《I have an Apocalypse City》 Chapter 1 - 1 Chapter 1: Entering the Game 1 Chapter 1: Entering the Game Translator: 549690339 Dear sir, first of all, please accept my sincere wishes. Would you mind taking a moment to look at this makeup product in my hand? Its the latest development from our company, a moisturizer that removes blemishes and whitens and nourishes the skin. Its a result of 81 processes finely crafted. You deserve to have it. This is a brochure for your reference. Scram! Ah, okay! Song Jian picked up the brochure that the man had thrown on the ground, shook it twice, and emotionlessly headed towards the next pedestrian. Having worked in sales for over a month after graduation, he hadnt made much money. The only thing he had gained was a thicker skin. Dear lady, first of all, please accept my sincere wishes. This is our company Song Jian started his pitch with a polite smile on his face, In the endless stream of people, he moved onto the next passerby. At this moment, a guy with a patch of green hair in his forehead, looked at Song Jian who was working hard distributing flyers, sneered, quietly walked over and tapped him on the shoulder saying, Hey, Jian, havent you finished yet? Song Jian turned his head to see it was a colleague of his named Zhao Yu. They both joined the company at the same time, both were newcomers; on the surface, their relationship was pretty decent. Song Jian glanced at the empty-handed Zhao Yu, raised his eyebrows, and surprisingly asked, Have you finished distributing all your flyers? When they first joined the company, their task as newcomers was to distribute flyers, at least three thousand per day. It had only been half an hour, and Zhao Yu had astonishingly finished distributing all his flyers, which surprised Song Jian; Zhao Yu casually brushed his fringe and said casually, I just ran into a rag-picker who insisted on helping me distribute the flyers. I had no choice but to give all the flyers to him. He even gave me five yuan. Song Jian: Your approach really leaves me speechless. The flyer distribution was actually a way of gathering potential customers. As hard as it was, many times opportunities were won in such a way. However, after spending over a month together, Song Jian noticed that Zhao Yu came from a wealthy family and only came to work when he was bored. He wasnt very proactive at work, spent money lavishly and liked going to expensive places. Alright Jian, you can continue distributing here. Im going to check out the companys cosmetics booth over there. I heard the company hired many dancing girls today and those long legs lined up together are quite a sight! Zhao Yu licked his lips, swallowing a little, and looked eager to leave. Watching Zhao Yu walk away, Song Jian shook his head lightly. Poor kids have to grow up early, children without umbrellas should run harder in the rain. Song Jian dared not be as casual as Zhao Yu. On each of the three thousand flyers, his contact information was written by hand. Each flyer represented a glimmer of hope for him. After standing still for a moment, Song Jian suddenly turned around and headed in the direction of the companys product booth. Where to distribute the flyers doesnt matter, right? Besides, he can also appreciate I mean, learn more about the companys products at the booth, right? After all, there are lots of new products on display there. Just as he crossed a street and turned a corner, a sleazy-looking old man suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian: Young man, interested in some disks? Disks? What disks? Song Jian immediately frowned. Maintaining a stern face, his eyes filled with contempt, he looked at the old man and thought to himself: What era is it? Selling CDs? Can you even sell any? The internet is full of resources, just my phone alone has several tens of GB of study materials Which eye of yours saw that I need this? I am not that kind of person you imagined! Song Jian rejected determinedly, with dignity in his face, holding a stack of brochures and continued to walk straight ahead. The sounds of energetic music and dancing started to come from the front. If he didnt hurry up, he would missthe new company products. Young man, this is a mobile game developed by our Sky Domain Game Company, Doomsday City. Do you want to try it out? The activation is free now and we are also offering a newbie gift package The sleazy old man was persistent and followed along Song Jian. Mo, mobile game? Song Jian was stunned for a moment, his face turned slightly red. Yes, a mobile game. Did you think it was A gleam flashed in the old mans eyes. Ha, I thought you were talking about a Frisbee for a child. Song Jian wiped off a bit of cold sweat. Oh, I see. the sleazy old man didnt probe further. He took out a USB cable and a flash disk, and said. Our game client is our companys latest design. The biggest selling point of it is that you get a flash disk for playing the game. If you install our game, we will give you this 1024GB flash disk. Its a great deal! 1024GB Song Jian stopped, intrigued. A flash disk of such capacity was certainly very tempting. He nodded slightly and reservedly said, Whether you are giving away a flash disk doesnt really matter. The key is that I like playing mobile games. Does this game app download and install quickly? I have other important things to do. Dont worry! Its our companys latest invention, the download and install speed is super-fast, it only takes a few seconds. The sleazy old man handed over the data cable and flash disk. Well, you know Song Jian hesitated and looked at the sleazy old man. The old mans whole demeanor just screamed untrustworthy. If it were a pretty and cute girl, Song Jian would take it without a second thought. But it was just hard to trust this old man in front of him. I paid 3,000 yuan for this domestically made phone. If it got a virus and was damaged, Id be heartbroken! Song Jian thought to himself. His face showing a hesitant look, he asked, This is not a mobile virus, is it? Of course not! Were a serious company! This is a legitimate flash drive, a legitimate mobile game! The sleazy old man seemed to feel offended. He adjusted his tie and argued, Its an insult to me personally when you say that. Its an insult to our company. Its an insult to the whole mobile game industry. Its an insult to. Alright, alright. Is it okay if I just plug it in? Song Jian snatched the data cable and flash disk, took out his phone and began to connect them. Hey, this data cable matches my phone perfectly. So, is this cable also a giveaway? It should be a set with the flash disk, right Song Jian connected his phone, looked up, and the sleazy old man was nowhere to be found. Song Jians face changed, he had a sinking feeling. He quickly picked up his phone to check and as expected, the screen was black. I shouldnt have trusted you, you sneaky old man Song Jian felt like crying but had no tears. He aggressively pulled out the data cable and flash disk, threw them on the ground, and stomped on them a few times. With his phone infected by a virus, Song Jian was no longer in the mood to watch the dancing girls. He needed to have his phone fixed first. He ran to several phone repair places but none of them could revive his phone. The cost of replacing the parts was too high and Song Jian simply couldnt afford it. His phone wasnt fixed, but he still had to finish distributing the flyers. Finally, by dusk, Song Jian had finished passing out all three thousand of them. He returned to his rented room, dejected, threw himself on the bed without even closing the door, unmoving. Damn, old man, dont let me cross paths with you again. Next time I see you, youre dead meat! Song Jian gritted his teeth, hitting his pillow with intensity. At that moment, the cell phone lying on the table suddenly started playing the boot-up music, lighting up its screen. Huh, its self-starting? Song Jian bolted upright from the bed, grabbed his phone, and began checking it carefully. Thank goodness, my study materials on island life of several dozen gigabytes are still there, and all the applications are fine too. Song Jian breathed a long sigh of relief after confirming that his phone was not corrupted by a virus. Huh, why is there an extra client? This is Doomsday City game? Song Jian looked at the newfound icon on his phone with surprise. So this is that perverted old mans mobile game? Damn, it must be a virus, trying to scam me! Song Jian thought about the USB he had thrown away and couldnt help but feel regret. After being reformatted, the USB should have still been usable C he was too impulsive back then! Song Jian curled his lip, the game icon depicted a city that carried an apocalyptic style, though the color was dull, and it looked rough. The first impression it left was just as bad as most domestically produced sham mobile games, without any urge to open it at all. Song Jian tried to press and delete the icon but found that the game icon did not budge at all, there was no way to delete it. Powering off and restarting, running the mobile security guard, complete shredding, nothing could handle this game icon. It couldnt be deleted, heck, it couldnt even be moved C it was the most stubborn virus Song Jian had ever encountered. And you claimed it wasnt a virus! Song Jian couldnt help but curse, The company that developed this game deserves to be struck by lightning! Fuming, Song Jian felt like he was about to burst. He was about to throw his phone, but in the end, he couldnt bear to. Lifting his phone, he relented, looking at the games logo, Song Jian double-tapped on it. Come on, lets see how trash this virus game of yours is! If you have the guts, youd blow up my phone. This time, the game App responded promptly. The entire icon turned into a blood-red elliptical gate, instantly filling the entire screen. Streams of air coalesced into one another, forming a clockwise vortex. Eh, the startup special effect actually seems well-made? Song Jian stared at the central, rotating, blood-red gate, a trace of astonishment flickering in his eyes, Well, how about something even more exciting? Before he finished speaking, a skeletal hand suddenly stretched out from the vortex at the center of the screen, directly grabbing Song Jian by his collar. Song Jian had no time to react before he was dragged into the blood-red portal by the skeletal hand. His phone hung in the air for two seconds before falling onto the bed with a thud. The room was empty, as if nothing had happened. What the hell? Did I just travel through time? What the fuck is this? Let go of me! Song Jian only felt himself being yanked forward by the skeletal hand, unable to see anything in the engulfing darkness. His head was buzzing, as if something was being forcefully injected into it. Before long, Song Jians eyes rolled back in his head, and he fainted. In his semi-conscious state, Song Jian felt like he was having a strange dream. In his dream, he saw lines of golden text appearing before him like a waterfall Game activation, random world evolution starting Game matching link search Link successful, player consciousness lock Start character creation Character creation timed out Scanning players current status, creating a game character with a 100% match with the player Warning, under this status, the players game character may have certain effects on their physical bodies in reality, please choose carefully Choice timed out, default confirmation Game character creation Character creation successful Congratulations on your first entry into the game, you will receive a newbie gift pack that has been sent to your game package, please check it Start entering the game Buzz With a light sound, Song Jians consciousness gradually returned, his fingers began to tremble slightly, and a hoarse male laughter echoed in his ear. Welcome to Doomsday City Chapter 2 - 2 Chapter 2: What the Hell is Thick-Skinned? 2 Chapter 2: What the Hell is Thick-Skinned? Translator: 549690339 Who am I? Where am I? What on earth has happened? Song Jian opened his eyes, his gaze settling on the dilapidated and unkempt room before him, a wave of perplexity washing over him. At that moment, he found himself sitting on a worn-out single-seater sofa bed. The room was heavy with a mouldy smell, and a thick layer of dust covered the nearby furniture and the floor. The four walls around him were splotchy and tired. Its original white paint now turned light yellow, with black and red traces streaking across them in places, their dried remnants looking ominously like bloodstains. The light filtering through the window was exceedingly dim, not unlike the scene just before a heavy downpour. In one corner of the ceiling hung a gigantic cobweb, its center claimed by a colossal spider the size of a washbasin. Unmoving. At its sight, Song Jian jerked back in fright, his body instinctively recoiling. He had never seen a spider this big before. There was a dull ache at the back of his head, just like the feeling after waking up from a hangover. Shaking his head slightly, Song Jian was convinced there was something wrong with his brain. Because, when he had looked at the spider on the ceiling, he had noticed a line of faint yellow text positioned right above its head. LV1 Mutant Spider Vitality: 78/78 Oh my god. Can someone tell me whats happening here? Song Jian shot up to his feet, wanting to get out of this room. This wasnt his rental place. Looking through the window, it seemed like he was in a high-rise apartment building. Just as he got off the sofa bed, a meditative mechanical voice echoed in his ears. Welcome to the game Doomsday City! Whos there? Song Jian took fright all over again, his body giving a sudden jerk as he looked around in panic. But he couldnt find a thing. I am your beginners guide in this game and will assist you on this extraordinary journey ahead! the mechanical voice replied. What are you exactly? I dont want to play any game! I am just a simple salesperson, I dont have the money for this. Song Jian shouted at the top of his lungs, Most importantly, I dont know how to play any games! Ive never played any! I havent even heard the name of games like Legendary, Miracle, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, or PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds! If you wish to leave this place and return to your world, you must complete the novice game tutorial first, the mechanical voice replied after a brief silence. , I can come back? So why wait? Lets get started. Whats my first step? Do I need to kill that spider? Song Jian pointed to the large spider in the corner of the ceiling. Spider: .. Man, youre quick to get into character, brother! A spider that big hanging around right over his head was terrifying. What if it decided to give him a bite when he was sound asleep? Damn it, is this a game or some kind of teleportation thing? Because everything seems so real right now. The system seemed a bit delayed, and no words came from it. Running his hand lightly across the bed, Song Jians fingers traced a path in the grey dust. The realistic feel of the bed beneath his fingertips was too convincing. It felt no different from reality. If it were not for that downright chilly system notification, Song Jian would have never believed that he was in some Doomsday City game. Step one, please open your character attribute panel first. Let me explain the role of the character attributes in this game, and things you need to pay attention to as you level up, the system voice finally responded. That should be easy! Open the character attribute panel! Song Jian shouted loudly. As someone who had never played an online game before, this operation seemed simple enough. Or maybe not. .. Nothing happened. System? Character attributes? Open the panel? Okay, tell me how to open the character attribute panel! Song Jian asked with a trace of embarrassment. You dont have to shout it out loud. Just think about it or silently read it in your mind. Everything in the game is transmitted via brain waves, which are ten thousand times more advanced than sound control! the system voice replied. Song Jian mentally recited character attributes. Just as expected, a semi-transparent light blue screen appeared before his eyes. A 3D model based on Song Jians body proportions emerged on the screen, with various attribute data about him listed below. Name: Song Jian Species: Human Gender: Male Age: Twenty-two Biology Level: Common Level 0 Attributes: (Average adult male attributes rate as 5) Strength: 4 points. Strength partially determines the power of close combat attacks and can enhance your carrying capacity. It also adds bonus damage to unarmed combat techniques. Agility: 3 points. Agility affects movement speed and initiative, and also affects your own dodge rate. It even adds a bonus to long-range physical attacks. Vitality: 4 points. Vitality determines your life energy and stamina, and also affects your resistance to hits and various abnormal states, as well as resistance to spell attacks. It also plays a certain role in regaining life energy and enduring stamina recovery speed. Intelligence: 3 points. Intelligence determines the power of spell attack damage while influencing your learning ability and receptive powers. But intelligence is not equal to IQ and EQ, so please dont mix up the two. Spirit: 5 points. Spirit determines the upper limit of your energy, while slightly affecting the power of skills. It has a significant effect on various status skills. Charisma: 7 points. Charisma is the combination of looks, temperament, and affinity. It determines others first intuitive perception of you. People with high charisma can quickly get along with strangers and affect others decisions through various means. It has a significant effect on alluring or summoning skills. Beneath these data, there are two horizontal bars. The top one is redotherwise referred to as the blood barwhich represents Song Jians vitality. Beneath it is the blue bar, or the mana bar, which represents his energy levels. Song Jian ignored the rest of the attributes, his eyes locked onto Charisma: 7 points. He nodded approvingly and said with an air of gravity: This data seems rather fair and objective. This indicates that my attractiveness exceeds that of most people, and even among the handsome ones, I am outstanding. Yes, this matches well with my actual situation! This will help me become the future king of sales. After the introduction to the character attribute panel, please open the skills panel! the mechanical voice continued. Song Jian nodded slightly and opened the skills panel using the same method. Upon scanning through the skills panel, Song Jians face changed. What kind of shitty data is this? Is there any sense of fairness or impartiality? Is this all just nonsense? What the hell is thick-skinned? he cursed. In the light blue screen, the skills panel only had one skill, blandly hanging there in the first column. Thick-skinned (Passive), Level 1, Skill Effect: Increases your own defense by 5%, resistance by 3% and enhances your resistance to ridicule, allure, necrotoxin, paralysis, dizzying, and other adverse effects. Skill Clarification: As a salesperson, you can already have a certain immunity to insults, rejections, and mockery. In addition, your capability to resist hits has been improved, as well as resistance to adverse effects. Chapter 3 - 3 Chapter 3: Searching for Initial Supplies 3 Chapter 3: Searching for Initial Supplies Translator: 549690339 Thick-skinned, is this the prerequisite skill for Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt? I have an MMP in my heart, I dont know if I should say it or not! Song Jian muttered, closing the skill bar, looking at the words thick-skinned and feeling a little nervous; Next, please open the inventory! The systems voice sounded unhurriedly; Mentally chanting, a sixteen-square-grid inventory appeared before his eyes, with a small blue package in the first square; Huh, weird, why is this squares border gold? Song Jian didnt notice the blue package at first, but looked at the last square instead; Of the sixteen squares in the inventory, the other fifteen squares had gray borders, while the last square had a golden border C very special; The initial inventory has sixteen squares, each capable of holding one type of item. Items of the same quality can be stacked, and items stored in the inventory do not take into account volume and weight! The system voice explained, sounding like a recording; Im asking, what is this gold square for? Song Jian continued to ask; Explore the remaining game content on your own in the game! The system replied; Song Jian: , do you know how cocky you are, Mr. Designer? With no other choice, Song Jian could only focus on the blue package in the first square; Soon, a line of red words appeared before Song Jians eyes; This newbie package can only be used when the player reaches level 1! What the heck, newbie packages should be usable when we enter the game, dont lie to me, Im not that inexperienced in games! Song Jian shouted, his face full of disbelief; Complete the newbie tutorial, and your level will reach 1. Then you can open the newbie package and receive a random gift! The system voice explained; Fine, go on, go on! Song Jian was helpless, this felt like a master being forced to go backto Novice Village; Next, you need to explore the entire room and acquire initial resources! The system voice said; Searching, I like that! Song Jian nodded, looking around the entire room; It was a three-bedroom, two-living room house. Song Jian had just stepped out of one of the bedrooms and was now standing in its living room. After glancing around the living room which resembled an ordinary familys, he noticed simple decorations, a cloth sofa set, a TV cabinet, a 50-inch curved LCD TV hanging on the wall, and a chandelier above him; A closer look at the furniture in the living room revealed its valuable craftsmanship, but it was in complete disrepair. The lake surface LCD TV even had a large hole in it, and the cloth sofa had been scratched by something and was full of claw marks, revealing the stuffing inside; All the furniture surfaces were covered in a layer of dust, suggesting that the house hadnt been lived in for several years; Do you want me to search for junk in this junked-up room? Song Jian looked around and couldnt help but complain; The room was so old and run-down that it seemed as if it had been robbed, or rather, abandoned for decades after the robbery. He couldnt imagine what he could find in a place like this; However, reality slapped Song Jian hard in the face. Just a casual pull of the drawer under the TV cabinet revealed a shimmering white object to his eyes; Upon closer inspection, Song Jians face changed, and he backed away two steps, looking frightened; How can there be a handgun in here? Song Jian shouted; All around them was silence, not a single sound. Song Jian mentally activated his personal attributes, and a semi-transparent window appeared before him. Seeing the window, Song Jian finally patted his chest, his after-fear evident, and muttered: Its just a game, its just a game! The game was too realistic, always causing Song Jian to forget that he was in a game. When he saw the cold weapon in the drawer, his first reaction wasnt joy, but fear; Raised during peaceful times, experiencing firearms for the first time, children would always feel a heart-pounding horror when faced with this sort of easily life-taking plaything; In his memory, besides the police, only those bad guys would have such toys. Song Jian took a deep breath, tightly gripping the cold, metallic glowing handgun in the drawer and lifting it out; Its so heavy! Song Jian frowned, his first impression of the handgun. Despite its small size, he couldnt lift it with one hand and had to use both to hold it firmly and aim it correctly; The moment Song Jian touched the handgun, the initially floating personal attribute window suddenly disappeared, replaced by an item attribute window; A 3D model of the handgun was exquisitely displayed in the center of the screen with empty slots on the front, top, and bottom, as well as rows of attribute descriptions on the side; Equipment name: P18C Fully Automatic Handgun Rarity: White Attack power: Ranged damage 6-13, Attachable devices: Scope attachment, pistol front attachment, pistol magazine attachment Optimal range (able to inflict maximum attack power of 13 points): 18 meters Effective range (able to inflict at least minimal damage to an enemy): 65 meters Weight: 1.2 kg Total gun length: 186 mm Magazine capacity: 7 rounds (currently loaded with 5 rounds) Equipment usage requirements: Strength must be at least 5 points, Stamina must be at least 4 points Can it be taken out of the game: No Combat points of the equipment: 5 Equipment description: Small and powerful, this equipment can switch between semi-automatic and automatic firing modes. Take note, this equipment has a high rate of firewhen set to automatic, it can empty an entire magazine of regular ammunition within a second; It actually requires a strength of 5 points or more, no wonder I cant lift it with one hand. Song Jian thought to himself; it seems that even if players dont meet the equipment requirements, they can still pick up items in this game. However, the actual effect of using it would only be known to god. Beneath the item attribute description was a red system reminder; System: This item requires a strength of 5 points or more for efficient use. If strength is not met, there is a high probability of usage difficulty. If stamina is not met, using this item may cause significant self-injury; Song Jians face turned ugly. His strength attribute was too lousy, making it impossible to smoothly use even a handgun. He couldnt lift it with one hand and needed both hands to use it; Based on the systems suggestion, if the equipment requirements arent met and the strength attribute doesnt reach 5 points, its likely challenging to aim and hit distant objects, as the accuracy simply cannot be guaranteed. He opened the magazine and found five bullets. Song Jian didnt know what they could do, but after reinserting the magazine, he placed the handgun in his inventory and continued searching for other supplies. Chapter 4 - 4 Chapter 4: Understanding Skills 4 Chapter 4: Understanding Skills Translator: 549690339 In the three-bedroom flat of around one hundred and thirty square meters which wasnt too large, Song Jian finished searching in just a few minutes, looking through all possible places to stash supplies. Song Jian took all the items he found to the living room, the same room where he first found the gun. Three bottles of mineral water, two packets of compressed dry food, a gun magazine extension, nine bullets, a bottle of Baijiu preferred for its white attributes, a sip of which can boost energy recovery by 50% As Song Jian looked at these items on the coffee table, he fell into deep thought, wondering what kind of game this was. Congratulations, you have collected all initial resources, mission complete! a robotic voice echoed in Song Jians ear. Final mission for beginners: Kill the mutant spider to complete the entire tutorial! As I thought, I do have to kill that spider. I knew it, this plot is so predictable! Song Jian grumbled while stuffing all the items he found into the storage bar. He first mounted the gun magazine extension onto one of the slots of the P18C pistol. The pistol could accommodate three additional devices in total. Apart from the magazine extension, there should be a scope and a silencer that could be mounted, but at the moment, Song Jian had only found the magazine extension. After loading the nine bullets he found, Song Jian took a deep breath and gripped the one weapon he possessed. If you are confident in your abilities, you can increase the game difficulty, the current game difficulty is Easy, do you want to increase the difficulty to Normal? the robotic voice suddenly suggested. Game difficulty, increase game difficulty? Song Jian faltered for a moment, then he snorted and muttered to himself, Do you think Im an idiot? Why would I make this harder for myself? Clutching the weighty firearm, Song Jian headed towards the bedroom. Just as he stepped into the bedroom, the systems voice sounded, Player did not make a decision within the stipulated time, system defaulting option, difficulty level of this instance will be increased to Normal. Song Jian shuddered and quickly replied, I was wrong, really, I was wrong! This game design is really amazing, the graphics are first-rate, the plot is also first-rate, even the system prompts are so user-friendly. I really like this game a lot. Would it be possible to Difficulty level increase will commence in ten seconds, ten, nine, eight Friendly reminder: It is recommended to complete the tutorial before increasing the difficulty. Otherwise, the players chance of dying will increase by 35%, five, four, After hearing the cold, impersonal voice of the system, Song Jian darted into the bedroom, holding the gun with both hands, and pulled the trigger at the face-sized mutant spider. Bang~ Severe pain shot through Song Jians wrist. The firing recoil of the pistol was larger than he expected and beyond the control of someone whose strength attribute was only a four. The bullet went directly into the body of the mutant spider and exploded a light green fluid due to his close proximity. Even though the strength attribute did have a significant influence on accuracy, missing at such a short distance was almost impossible. The mutant spider, seemingly having just woken up, had a yellow bar above its head which instantly turned blood red, radiating a faint light. Squeak~ With a shrill cry, the mutant spider looked at Song Jian. A pair of compound eyes flashed a strange light as it spewed a putrid liquid from its mouth. Damn, shouldnt spiders be spewing silk instead of saliva? Song Jian was taken aback. He quickly leapt aside to evade, and the nasty liquid hit the wall behind Song Jian, immediately letting out a sizzling sound. When he turned around, the necrotic black area on the wall that was hit by the puss kept crumbling, soon resulting in a deep, fist-sized pit. This is so toxic! Song Jian was incredibly shaken. If a rank one monster is already this insane, the higher level monsters must be able to kill him in one strike. Game difficulty enhancement is complete. Current difficulty level is Normal. All monsters will initiate attacks and players will receive a slight increase in the odds of obtaining treasure. The difficulty level will revert after the tutorial is completed. Have fun playing! the system announcement sounded. From outside the window, suddenly came the sounds of mournful wolf-like howling, seeming as though all the monsters had suddenly gone berserk. Song Jians mouth was bitter, but he wasnt able to pay attention to it. First, he needed to kill the mutant spider at present. Bang, Bang, Bang~ With thirteen bullets remaining in his gun, Song Jian rapidly pulled the trigger, thereby firing off four bullets almost simultaneously from his gun barrel. Fortunately, the distance was close. Not one of the bullets missed, all of them hitting the body of the mutant spider. After firing those four bullets, Song Jian felt as if his right arm was about to break from the pain. His hand holding the gun trembled violently, feeling like his heart was about to burst out of his chest the next moment. A mournful cry came out from the mutant spider as it fell from the spider webs, twitched a few times, and then no longer moved. Song Jian flopped down on the floor, trembling slightly, as he threw the gun to one side somewhat in disbelief of what just happened. II actually fired a gun! Song Jian said to himself. Up until just now, Song Jian had only seen firearms in games and movies. He had never even held one, let alone fired one. Right at this moment, a blinking red dot appeared before Song Jians eyes. When he focused on it, a semi-transparent screen appeared before him, detailing the battle statistics like a waterfall. Begin battle replay Your normal shot dealt 19 physical damage to the mutant spider, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Mutant spider deployed its skill [Venom Spray] on you. Your nimble dodge resulted in no damage! Your normal shot dealt 16 physical damage to the mutant spider, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Your normal shot dealt 11 physical damage to the mutant spider, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Your normal shot dealt 13 physical damage to the mutant spider, triggering a weak effect, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Your normal shot dealt 45 physical damage to the mutant spider (resulting in a critical strike due to the weak effect), reducing the mutant spiders health to zero! The mutant spider is dead! System: You have killed the mutant spider, gaining 100 Experience Points and advancing to lvl 1. System: You have dealt effective damage to the mutant spider three times or more, learning skill: [Firearms (handgun) (basic)]. System: You have completed the tutorial, and may now leave the safe house and explore the city. Enjoy the game! Chapter 5 - 5 Chapter 5: It Can Actually Move 5 Chapter 5: It Can Actually Move Translator: 549690339 The large mutant spider flipped over, its legs twitched a few times, and then there was no movement. Beside the mutant spider lay a bronze ring, radiating a dazzling white light. This ring looked like a simple bronze band with no embellishments. Song Jian walked over and picked it up. As his gaze fell on the ring, its properties automatically appeared before Song Jians eyes. Ring of Strength (White): Equipment Effect, Strength +1, level requirement for equipping, level 1, Can it be taken out of the game: No Although the ring only increased his Strength property by a small amount, it was better than nothing. Moreover, once equipped, Song Jian could meet the equipment requirements of the handgun and put it in his equipment bar. Killing the mutated spider, completing the novice tutorial, and leveling up along the way was quite smooth. But what puzzled Song Jian was that although his level had gone up, his attributes didnt increase at all, instead, he only gained a skill point. Carelessly, he added this skill point to his [Firearms (Handguns) (Basic) skill]. The passive skill had gone from level one to level two. Originally, it only increased handgun range damage by 5%. After adding a skill point, the effect had become Damage increased by 10%. [Firearms (Handguns) (Basic)], Passive skill, Level 2, Increases the damage of handgun weapons by 10% As for the initial skill Thick Skin, Song Jian had selectively forgotten about it. After putting on the Ring of Strength, instantly a warm current spread throughout his body. He felt as though his strength had increased somewhat. The P18C handgun he was holding also seemed somewhat lighter. It was miraculous. This gear is really useful. Oh right, I also have a newbie gift pack. Song Jian thought to himself. Opening his bag, the newbie gift pack, which was originally sealed in the first slot, could now be opened. After staring at the newbie gift pack for three seconds, two options appeared on the pack, Open and Destroy. Seeing the Open option and opening it, the gift pack shone brightly and disappeared. In its place were three items: a Zombie Town Map, 100 rounds of 0.23mm generic handgun bullets, and a white-quality Tiger Fang Dagger. Song Jian first opened the map and began to examine it closely; This map looked a bit old with some signs of tearing on the edges. Clearly, it was a small piece torn from a larger map, and this small piece was the map of the city where Song Jian was currently located. The pre-apocalypse name of this city was no longer known, and on the map, this city has been renamed Zombie City. Song Jian first located his own position on the map, represented by a small blue triangle in the southeast corner of a residential complex known as the New Garden Residential Area. Heading north from the residential area is a commercial street, and behind the residential area is a leisure square called Camel Square. Southern of the Camel Square again, theres a vast residential area. After crossing this residential area, there is a city loop highway. Crossing the highway, the citys edge is reached. Further beyond that the portion has been torn off, clearly beyond the scope of the city. After taking a closer look at the map and remembering the nearby locations, Song Jian put the map away. The handgun bullets are identical to the ones he found in the room. But he was particularly fascinated by the Tiger Fang Dagger. This dagger has a blade length of 16.5 cm. The blade surface is smooth and tapers up to form a point, a traditional spear-shaped blade wielding great penetration power. With a thick spine accompanied by a row of serrated ridges like tigers teeth, the thin blade flashed with a chilling light. Holding it up to examine carefully, a chill emanated from the dagger, causing Song Jian to sneeze involuntarily; Hey, this is a good thing. If I could take it out and show it to Song Yu, hed be drooling for sure. Song Jian chuckled and equip the dagger in his equipment bar. Its a shame really, this dagger cant be taken out of the game, so theres no way to show off in front of Song Yu. Even though he had obtained this dagger, Song Jian was clear in his heart that the chance of using this dagger was very small. He didnt have the courage to stand face to face with the monsters in this game, using the dagger to fight. Courage isnt something that Leona could give him; After resting for a while, Song Jian, with his gun in hand, walked towards the living room door. There was nothing left in this room to search for, so to continue playing, he had to leave this safe house and search the city; Pushing open the heavy security door, Song Jian smelled a strong stench of blood. After hesitating for a moment, he still stepped out of the room. With a click, a crisp sound was heard from behind; Song Jian felt a chill, suddenly remembering something unpleasant. Damn it, I didnt find the keys to this room when I searched. Now the door is closed, and if I run into danger, wouldnt I lose my hiding place Clang, Clang~ Struggling to push the security door, Song Jian was near tears. It wouldnt open. Warm Reminder. You have completed the novice mission. You can choose to leave the game after twelve hours in the game. Before leaving the game, please choose a relatively safe place. Otherwise, when you log in again after logging out, you may be in danger. If your game character dies, your physical body in the real world will also be eliminated! A cold mechanical voice suddenly rang in Song Jians ear, startling him. Looking at the tightly shut door, Song Jian was helpless: Why didnt you say that sooner! The elevator in the building was already broken, and all the doors of the rooms were closed. With Song Jians current strength, he probably couldnt break in at all. Now, all he could do was leave the building. Pushing open the door to the stairwell on this floor, a strong smell of blood rushed towards him, accompanied by a rotten smell of corpses, which made Song Jian frown. Walking down the dim staircase, he had just descended two stories when Song Jian suddenly froze, stopping in his tracks. On the staircase one floor down, about five or six steps away from him, lay a ragged corpse. Judging by its appearance, this corpse must have already been dead for quite a while. Its cheeks were exposed to the bone, and an arm seemed to have been eaten away. Bare-chested with bite marks all over its body, its innards were scattered all over, spreading a foul odor; At the same time Song Jian saw this body, it also started to move, shaky and trying to struggle to its feet. After half a day of effort without success, it had to lay flat on its four limbs, slowly crawling towards Song Jian; The moment the body started to move, a line of blood-red text emerged above its head; LV1 Mutated Zombie (Weakened during the day) Vitality: 56/112 Damn it, it really is a zombie, it can move! Sweat drenched Song Jians body as he lifted his gun and repeatedly pulled the trigger. There were nine bullets left in the gun, and Song Jian fired them all, the mutated zombies body spraying out gouts of unidentified liquid as its Vitality Points were rapidly reduced to zero. After the mutated zombie died, its body rapidly decomposed, as if a transparent flame was burning on its body, soon turning it into a pile of black ash. Around the pile of ash, four items radiating light appeared, three of which were glowing gray and one was glowing white. Eh, the item drop rate in this game is pretty high, haha! Song Jians eyes lit up as he picked up the four items. Chapter 6 - 6 Chapter 6: Is This Your Relative? 6 Chapter 6: Is This Your Relative? Translator: 549690339 Only after Song Jian picked up all four items did he realize that the dropped items werent as good as hed imagined; Zombie leather, zombie tusks, zombie meat, what the hell are these crap? Song Jian, with a disgusted look on his face, glanced at the three items emitting a grayish glow in his hands, and almost threw them away on the spot. Zombie Leather (Gray), Material, can be used to craft equipment, use requirement: possesses armor-making skill; Zombie Tusk (Gray), Material, can be used to concoct potions, use requirement: possesses potions-making skill; Zombie Meat (Gray), Material, can be used for cooking, use requirement: possesses cooking skill; After thinking for a while and suppressing his revulsion, he put the three items into his inventory. Song Jians attention then fell on the very last item emitting a white glow. Puppet Card (Zombie): Can summon a Level 1 zombie as a puppet. The puppet cannot be leveled up, it dies when its hit points drops to zero, and it cannot be summoned again after death! Puppet? Zombie? One-time usage item? Whats this crap? Song Jian held the card between two fingers, his lips curled down in dissatisfaction; The fighting ability of the zombie hed just killed was simply too pathetic, Song Jian didnt even consider it worth his time; Looking back, he had been a bit nervous earlier, firing all the bullets in his gun at the first sight of the monster, Even though he managed to kill it, he probably wasted more than three bullets in the process. Such a weak zombie would theoretically only require three to five bullets to kill, but Song Jian had emptied all nine bullets in his gun. If he hadnt run out of bullets, he would probably have wasted even more. Of course, this was understandable. The game was designed to be incredibly realistic, making it easy to forget that it was just a game after all. With the card in his hand, Song Jian thought it was useless to keep it as it was; it would be better to summon it as a meat shield. He focused his eyes on the card, and soon, two options appeared on it C Use and Destroy. After staring at the Use option for a moment, the card in his hand started to heat up, becoming too hot to hold. Song Jian casually tossed the card aside. The next second, as it hit the ground, it disappeared, and a stinky zombie, similar to the one he had just killed, materialized next to him. Eww~ The moment the puppet zombie appeared, Song Jians face turned green. The stench was so bad it almost made him vomit his gallbladder out. The zombie monster he fought earlier had at least three or four meters distance between them. It stank, but it was bearable. However, this summoned puppet zombie appeared right next to Song Jian, the smell was something only those whove experienced it would understandit was horrendously repulsive. Get the hell away from me! Song Jian attempted to kick the zombie away. He lifted his foot, hesitated, then put it back down. He remembered the pus that squirted out when the bullets pierced the zombies flesh. If his kick landed, it wouldnt be much different from stepping into a pile of poop. Just when Song Jian was being hesitant, the puppet zombie surprisingly crawled a few rounds forward; Huh, its actually obedient! Song Jians eyes lit up; Stand up, walk a few steps forward! Song Jian ordered. Indeed, the puppet zombie stood up and took a few steps forward. It seemed like Song Jian got himself a new toy, and he was having a blast. Lift your leg~ Put it down~ Left hand six, right hand six~ Draw a circle with your left leg, then draw another circle with your right. Jump, jump, jump~ With a thud, the puppet zombie tumbled to the ground, with a damage number of -2 floating above its head. Song Jian paused, unable to resist checking the attributes of this puppet zombie. Song Jians puppet zombie (Weakened during the day), Attack: 3-6 (halved), Defense: 1-2 (halved), Health: 54/112 (halved), Movement Speed: 3 (halved); Skills: Bite, inflicts 5 points of damage to the target and causes an additional 3 points of damage per second for 5 seconds. Also, it has a chance of inflicting the Zombie Poison effect on the target; Zombie Poison: Reduces health by 2 points per second, upon death, the victim turns into a zombie. What a piece of junk, way too weak. Song Jian skimmed through the puppet zombies stats, huffed, and expressed. He thought, how could it be taking damage from falling but serve as a tank? However, it occurred to him that the zombie was currently in a weakened state during the day. Perhaps it would recover at night, and if all attributes doubled, it would be slightly stronger than the giant spider in the room. Move ahead, scout the area! Song Jian commanded. The puppet zombie sluggishly marched forward with Song Jian following from a safe distance, holding his nose as they moved towards the other rooms on the floor. This building was a skyscraper with thirty-one floors. The room Song Jian had appeared in was on the twenty-sixth floor. Going downstairs, he searched each floor thoroughly. However, not until he reached the ninth floor did he find a room with a door that could be opened. During the search, Song Jian heard unusual sounds and low growls from several rooms, suggesting zombies were lurking inside. Song Jians pistol initially could only hold seven bullets, but with the expanded clip, it could hold fourteen. If he was careful, he could deal with two to three zombies at a time. Plus, a puppet zombie at the front could act as a shield. As long as Song Jian didnt do anything rash, he should be safe for now. Coming out of the staircase and turning a corner, Song Jians eyes lit up. This floor was home to four households. Three of their doors were fastened tightly, except one. It was ajar, and underneath it lay a female body. Keep moving. Head for that room! Song Jian ordered. The puppet zombie moved slowly towards the half-opened door. As soon as it neared, the motionless female body on the ground suddenly twitched and rose. Her face twisted into a menacing expression as she growled at the puppet zombie. Take her down! Song Jian shouted, simultaneously raising his gun to aim at the female zombie. Roar~ Roar~ Both zombies stood face to face, opening their mouths and growling at each other. Take her down, whats the matter? Is she your relative? Are you guys having a chat now? Song Jian yelled. Thump, thump, thump~ The zombies began to attack each other with hands and mouths. It wasnt long before a sickening smell saturated the hallway. Puke, puke~ this stench cant be topped! Song Jian almost retched, desperately suppressing his nausea. He took aim at the female zombie and fired. Bang~ A gunshot echoed, the female zombies head jerked back, and a thick green liquid sprayed from her brains. A blood-red damage number, 48, floated above her. Just as Song Jian was preparing to take another shot, the puppet zombie launched a bite at the female zombies neck. A scream pierced the air and the female zombie collapsed, her body disintegrating into black ash. Was that a critical hit just now? Song Jian seemed a bit slow on the uptake, looking at the ash on the floor and muttering to himself. Chapter 7 - 7 Chapter 7: Taking advantage of a bargain (Added for book friend 20170228185327273) 7 Chapter 7: Taking advantage of a bargain (Added for book friend 20170228185327273) Translator: 549690339 Song Jian opened the battle playback information; You used a handgun to attack, hitting the weak point (head) of the mutant zombie, and inflicted 48 points of physical damage (critical hit) on the target! Your puppet zombie used the skill bite, causing 5 points of damage, and the mutant zombies vitality was presently zero! The mutant zombie is dead! System: You killed the mutant zombie and earned 110 experience points. System: You used a handgun to effectively damage the mutant zombie. Your skill proficiency in [Gunpowder Weapon (Handgun) (Basic)] has slightly improved; Hiss, indeed, zombies weakness is their heads, how did I not realize this earlier? Ive wasted quite a lot of bullets! Song Jian was regretful at that moment. If he had known earlier, he would only need two shots at most to kill a zombie. He had already wasted at least a dozen bullets. Despite receiving a hundred universal handgun bullets from opening the newbie gift pack, if he didnt conserve his use, he would eventually run out of bullets. This was a big city, and the number of zombies was probably in the millions. After killing this mutated zombie, there was no loot drop. Song Jian curled his lips in disappointment and walked towards the half-opened security door, starting to search the room. After spending more than an hour, Song Jian searched all the accessible rooms in the entire building, but the loot he found was not much. It consisted only of some food and drink that could help to reduce hunger and thirst, but he found no equipment at all. However, Song Jian did encounter seven or eight mutant zombies during this time. Each time, he aimed for the zombies heads and shot, causing a critical hit. He then commanded his puppet zombie to rush forward and fight the target, which allowed him to quickly kill the zombies C it was both safe and efficient. After killing seven or eight zombies, his puppet zombies finally succumbed, turning into a pile of black ashes. The puppet zombies vitality could not recover; once it was gone, it was gone. After withstanding attacks from seven or eight creatures of a similar level, its vitality was finally depleted. Song Jians level increased by one. As expected, he only gained one skill point. Song Jian didnt hesitate at all and added this skill point to [Gunpowder Weapon (Handgun) (Basic)], raising this skill to Level 3. The power of short firearms increased by another 5%, and he gained an additional Accuracy +2 attribute; As for the initial skill Thick-skinned, Song Jian shrugged. Theres a shopping street right outside the building where Song Jian was. Although there were a few residential buildings nearby, he spent over an hour without much to show for it, and thus, he was not interested in them. Upon leaving the building, he saw rows of shops across the street. Right in front, was a Zhous Gold Shop. Looking through the shops floor-to-ceiling windows, a thick layer of dust covered the counters. Gold jewelry was discarded inside like trash, surprisingly untouched. Song Jian looked around and saw the wide street was deserted. Large blocks of cement on the road had cracked, and weeds waist-high grew out of the crevices, making it look very desolate- If only I could take the things in that gold shop out of the game! With this in mind, Song Jian couldnt help but walk towards the jewelry shop. Just then, there was a sudden noise in the distance. He turned to look, and his entire body instantly tensed. He widened his eyes in disbelief. A man in his pajamas was running down the street, littered with scattered trash bags. He was panting as he ran, tightly clutching a baseball bat that emitted a faint blue glow. Chasing behind him were a group of raggedly dressed, stench-emitting mutant zombies. They were staggering along unsteadily but persistently, maintaining a distance of five or six meters from him. The zombies were slow but relentless in their chase. There were probably around fifty to sixty zombies in the group, which were growling and continuously pouring out from the surrounding lanes and streets. It seemed as if they were trying to encircle the human from all directions. Song Jian swiftly moved aside, hiding behind the wall. Going up against so many mutant zombies would be suicide. I think Ive seen that guy before! Song Jian thought to himself. He took a deep look and recognized the man. He had seen him a few times before; he was a security guard in the building next to the cosmetics company where Song Jian worked. He had seen him assist with parking cars. However, he couldnt recall his name. Dont follow me, dont follow me The mans face was filled with terror. Looking back, a mutant zombie appearing from a narrow alley was only two or three meters away from him. Die, Die! Seeing the zombie rushing over, the man suddenly mustered up the courage. He swung the baseball bat in his hand and fiercely hit the zombie closest to him in the head. The hit was so hard that it instantly killed the zombie. With a crack sound, the zombies head broke apart like a watermelon, and the headless body staggered for a moment before falling to the ground and turning into black ash. However, this moment of hesitation was enough for five or six zombies to leap at him. The man let out bone-chilling screams as the subsequent wave of zombies descended and began to rip into his body. The crunch crunch sound was incessant. Song Jian felt a chill down his spine. His palms were sweating, and his body was slightly shaking. Not long after, the mans screams gradually faded, only leaving the gnawing and growling of the zombies. Soon, the group of zombies lost interest in the mans corpse. The body, now filled with the zombie virus, soon moved. He pushed away the zombies on his body, slowly stood up with a blank look, and joined the group of zombies. He had become one of the mutant zombies. So becoming a zombie after getting bitten by one is true! Song Jian thought to himself. A group of zombies stood dumbly on the street. Once they lost their target, they quickly dispersed. It was already evening. The sun was not so harsh, but the zombies still didnt like the daytime environment. They hid in alley corners and other dark places. The man who was bitten to death was still circling the baseball bat he had dropped. Looking at the faint blue glow radiating from the baseball bat, Song Jians eyes lit up. It was a blue-grade weapon, even more powerful than his gun. It can kill a zombie in one hit. Song Jian was tempted. Eh, whats that? Song Jian shifted his gaze and quickly discovered another item. Not far from the baseball bat, there was a pile of black ashes. Next to the ashes, there was an item glowing green. Though too far to see clearly, the green glow was rather eye-catching. Another green-grade item, what luck! Song Jian thought to himself. This green-glowing item was dropped by the zombie the man had killed instantly. All of it now benefits Song Jian. The zombie that the man had turned into was only about a dozen meters away from Song Jian, within the firing range of his pistol. He lifted his gun and took aim. Bang~ There was a crisp sound, and a thick green liquid shot from the zombies head. The head tilted back abruptly, even its movement paused for a moment. Before it could react, Song Jian pulled the trigger again. The bullet penetrated the zombies skull, and another stream of green liquid shot out. The zombies body suddenly ignited, quickly turning into a pile of black ash. Chapter 8 - 8 Chapter 8: Unexpected Joy 8 Chapter 8: Unexpected Joy Translator: 549690339 The zombie in front of him, apart from providing Song Jian with one hundred and ten experience points, did not drop any other items. However, at this point, Song Jian didnt care about the drops from this regular mutant zombie. Song Jians gaze was firmly locked onto the baseball bat and the item emitting a green light. Newbie Baseball Bat (Blue), two-handed weapon, Attack: 13-21, Strength +2, Armor Break +1, Special Effect: When attacking the targets weak area, theres a certain chance of a lethal hit! Equipment Requirement: Strength above 5 points, Agility 4 points or more; Can it be taken out of the game: No. Song Jian discovered to his shock that the equipment requirements for this baseball bat were higher than that of his gun. His strength attribute could meet the requirement because of the Ring of Strength, but he was lacking in agility. Unable to meet the equipment requirements would mean he wouldnt be able to put it into the equipment slot, and the equipments effect would not be fully utilized. Even if he tried to use this baseball bat as a weapon with difficulty, its power would be greatly reduced, and he could easily hurt himself. My newbie equipment is of white quality, but this guy is so lucky to get a blue quality equipment. However, unfortunately, I ended up being the one to benefit Song Jian thought to himself. From the looks of this baseball bat, Song Jians body attributes were much worse than the mans from earlier; since he couldnt use it, he could only keep it in his bag. By now, Song Jians bag was gradually filling up with mostly everyday items. Fortunately, duplicate items could be stored stacked, otherwise, Song Jian really wouldnt know what to do with all these supplies. Subsequently, Song Jian picked up the item emitting a green light, which surprisingly turned out to be a fist-sized green fruit. Attribute Fruit (Green); effect: eating it will give one free attribute point. Usage requirement: none. Can it be taken out of the game: Yes. This is actually a fruit that increases attribute points, and moreover, it can be taken out of the game! This is the first time Ive encountered an item that can be taken out! Looking at the green fruit in his hand, Song Jian was slightly excited. The green fruit was slightly sweet and melted in his mouth, turning into a warm flow that entered his stomach and then spread throughout his body, it was extremely comfortable, just like taking a hot bath. Looking at the attribute interface, there truly was an added line that read Free Attribute Points: 1, which could be added to any attribute of his choosing. Song Jians eyes fell first on Charm: 7 points, which were his highest attributes and also the attributes he cared the most about. However, no matter how high his charm attributes were now, they wouldnt help him reasonably survive in the game. After considering for a while, Song Jian eventually gritted his teeth and added this free attribute point to Agility. Thus, his Agility reached 4 points, which meant he could use the baseball bat. After increasing his agility by one point, Song Jian easily placed the baseball bat in his equipment slot. As the baseball bat was a two-handed weapon, Song Jian had to place his gun at his waist for now. Now, Song Jian had three weapons: the baseball bat in his hand, the Tiger Fang Dagger hanging from his left waist, and the pistol on his right. It was only when equipment was placed in the equipment slot that they could be fully utilised. Otherwise, even if held in hand, the equipments attributes would not be added to Song Jians stats. Currently, Song Jian could only equip one main weapon and two auxiliary weapons. The main weapon could either be one-handed or two-handed, but the auxiliary weapons must be one-handed. Ill find a mutant zombie first and test the power of this baseball bat! Song Jian swung the baseball bat a couple of times and thought to himself. Song Jian was no longer afraid of mutant zombies like before. As long as he wasnt surrounded by a large group of them, there was absolutely no danger. The only thing that disgusted him was the strong stench emitted by the mutant zombies. The baseball bat was longer than an adults arm. Song Jian was certain he could hit a zombies head before it could reach him. Just then, from Zhou Xiaofus gold shop not too far away, a noise sounded. Looking over, there were three mutant zombies ramming aimlessly within the shop. Some glass counters were being smashed casually by them, making clanging sounds. The mutant zombies that were chasing him earlier all hid in nearby alleys or rooms due to broad daylight. There were only three zombies in Zhou Xiaofus shop. The number was just right; for Song Jian, it was a good opportunity to test the power of his baseball bat. He stepped towards Zhou Xiaofus jewelry shop, as soon as he entered, the closest mutant zombie detected his presence. It wobbled as it turned and walked towards Song Jian. The remaining two were further away, outside of alert range, still aimlessly wandering about. The zombies alert range is just three meters. Song Jian observed and internally noted. Swinging the baseball bat with a poom sound, the mutant zombies head exploded like a watermelon, instantly emitting a more pungent stench. This damn thing is like hitting shit! Song Jians face turned even ghastlier. Though the smell was nauseating, the baseball bat did pack a punch that thrilled Song Jian with the exhilarating sensation of killing with a single blow. The other two mutant zombies caught wind of the noise and began to slowly move towards the commotion. They hadnt sensed Song Jian, they were just attracted by the noise. However, once Song Jian entered their alert range, like voracious maggots, they would relentlessly chase their target until their death. While the two zombies leisurely approached, Song Jian directly charged at them, swinging his baseball bat. The zombies hadnt reacted before they were all knocked down, turning into black ash. System: You have used the baseball bat to inflict more than three effective damages on the mutant zombie, learned a skill: [Cold Weapon (Club) (Basic)]. [Cold Weapon (Club) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 1, increases weapon power of clubs by 5%. Seeing the system prompt, Song Jian had a thought. It seemed that he could certainly master a related passive skill as long as he effectively attacked a creature three times with a weapon. With this thought in mind, Song Jian looked at the Tiger Fang Dagger hanging on his waist. Since there were no more creatures in the vicinity for now, he decided to find one later to test whether he could master a dagger-related skill. After killing three mutant zombies and carefully checking, there were no dropped items. Song Jian frowned. He looked at the overturned display counter next to him, gold rings, and gold necklaces randomly scattered on the floor like rubbish, it was rather poignant for Song Jian. Normally, these would be worth a good amount of money. But in a zombie city, all the gold jewelry, presumably, wouldnt be worth as much as a pie of bread or a bottle of mineral water. Nevertheless, the jewelry pieces were indeed magnificent. The novel designs were very likable. What was more astounding was that after so long, the jewelrys surfaces were still shining brightly, showing no signs of decay or antiquity. If I could carry these out of the game, I would be rich! Song Jian regretfully picked up a gold necklace. Surprisingly, it discovered it wasnt merely a gray item. However, it had a property that took Song Jian by surprise. Gold Necklace (Miscellaneous), fineness: 24K, weight: 11.6 grams, effect: Charm +1, Equipment requirement: Female, Can it be carried out of the game: Yes This gold necklace can actually be taken out of the game? Song Jian was thrilled. He carefully searched and found that all the jewelry in here was miscellaneous, and several items could be carried out of the game. Im rich! Song Jian smirked. After selecting for quite a while, Song Jian picked several heavy gold bracelets and stuffed them into his package slot until it was full. Even the last gold-rimmed slot was filled with a pair of heavy gold bracelets. Phew, this trip, if I can safely exit the game, will at least make me upwards of tens of thousands. Song Jian thought contently. The only regret was that these pieces of jewelry, not of the same type, couldnt be stacked. One slot could hold only one item; this made Song Jian a little regretful. Chapter 9 - 9 Chapter 9: Doomsday Supermarket 9 Chapter 9: Doomsday Supermarket Translator: 549690339 Following Commercial Street while slowly searching, broken and messy cars were parked haphazardly everywhere. Many had collided with each other and were burned into wreckage; The sky was growing darker, and mutated zombies began to emerge on the streets, making Song Jian feel uneasy. During the daytime, the zombies attributes were halved and he could handle them. However, at night, their attributes would recover, increasing their attack, defense, and speed twofold from what they were previously. He didnt know if he could still defeat these monsters. I must speed up my leveling progress, or else Im afraid I wont make it through the remaining few hours, Song Jian thought to himself. Although zombies had poor vision, their sense of smell and hearing were incredibly sharp. If he couldnt find a safe place to hide, wandering around like this would easily attract large numbers of zombies. Being cautious and hunting each individual zombie took more than an hour. Finally, before it was completely dark, Song Jian managed to reach level three. At the same time, by using the Tiger Fang Dagger, Song Jian gained a passive skill called [Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic)], which increased the damage dealt with dagger-type weapons by 5%. Upon leveling up to level three, he gained only one skill point and no attribute points, which left Song Jian feeling somewhat disappointed; Without attribute points, he couldnt improve his intrinsic qualities, and the advantage of being at a higher level wasnt as significant. Having no other choice, Song Jian spent the newly acquired skill point on [Cold Weapon (Club) (Basic)], increasing the damage by another 5%. After all, the highest-damage weapon Song Jian currently possessed was the baseball bat he was holding. Furthermore, despite spending so much time searching, Song Jian hadnt found a single weapon or even bullets. He now had fewer than a hundred bullets, and once they were used up, the pistol would become a useless chunk of iron. It was better to take this opportunity to practice more with cold weapons. Having only searched a few shops on Commercial Street, Song Jian found that all were filled with worthless miscellaneous items. Most were already ravaged by zombies. The valuable ones were probably taken away before the apocalypse occurred. Song Jian couldnt even find a piece of bread or a bottle of mineral water. As night fell, all the monsters roared skyward simultaneously, and their auras increased sharply, alarming Song Jian. Seeing the growing number of monsters, Song Jian became more cautious and didnt dare to linger on the streets; With no other option, Song Jian returned to the same residential building where he had first entered the game. He chose a room with an open door, closed it behind him, and then pushed some heavy furniture against the door, only then feeling somewhat safer. The room was on the third floor, and through the window, he could barely see the zombies on the street. By now, there were more and more zombies on the street, with at least hundreds densely packed together. Their speed had also increased, and Song Jian wasnt confident he could outrun them. Bang, bang, bang~ At that moment, a series of pounding noises resounded from the rooms door, followed by the low growls of zombies. Song Jians heart leaped into his throat as he realized that a zombie had detected his presence and was pounding on the door, trying to get inside. The heavy objects behind the door made it impossible for the mutated zombie to barge in, and after a while, the zombie was probably attracted by something else and slowly turned away. Song Jian relaxed, letting out a long sigh of relief. By now, more than three hours had passed since he had entered the game, and Song Jians hunger and thirst levels had risen to over sixty points. If they reached a hundred without eating, his Vitality would begin to drop, and once his Vitality Points were gone, he would die; Feeling hungry, Song Jian pulled out a compressed dry rations bar and a bottle of mineral water from his bag and began to eat slowly. It seems like this is how things will be today. If I can make it to daylight, Ill be able to leave this game, Song Jian thought to himself. Originally, after entering the game, Song Jian had vowed that if he could safely leave, he would never return. However, now, seeing the glittering gold jewelry in his bag, he began to waver. These gold bracelets could all be brought out of the game, and if they were genuine, their value would be at least several hundred thousand, even if sold cheaply, bringing in more than a tens of thousands in profita far more lucrative prospect than his day job. Let me think about it. If I can really bring them into reality Song Jian didnt know what choice to make, so he decided not to think about it and find a place to sleep until daylight. Looking down from the window, the number of zombies on the street seemed to have increased. They were densely packed, wandering aimlessly on the streets. At night, its best to avoid conflicts with these zombies. Otherwise, once surrounded, I might not even be able to escape, Song Jian thought. Scanning with his eyes, Song Jian suddenly saw a vague figure floating above a distant building. The figure defied gravity and floated about three or four meters above the rooftop, facing the direction of the moon. In front of the figure, a faint silver glow drifted toward it, seemingly attracted by some force. The glow then slowly merged into the figures body. Is it absorbing the essence of the moon? Its becoming a spirit! Song Jian was dumbfounded, deeply shocked by the scene before him, which completely overturned his view of life. This is a game, this is a game Song Jian quickly recited to himself, and the shock in his heart slowly disappeared, replaced by the perspective of a player observing the figure. I cant even handle regular zombies at night, let alone this monster that has become a spirit. It could probably kill me in an instant. Id better hide well. Safety first, safety first, Song Jian whispered to himself as he retreated into a corner of the room and lay down. Closing his eyes, the scene of the figure floating in the air and absorbing the essence of the moon replayed in Song Jians mind. His ambition also began to grow like a weed, slowly taking root and germinating. As Song Jian lay in bed, he quickly fell asleep. The growls of zombies from outside the window and the sound of them dragging their bodies and hitting the walls and doors in the hallway made it difficult for him to sleep peacefully, tossing and turning with a frown. In reality, it wouldnt be a problem not to sleep in the game. However, sleep could speed up the recovery of Vitality Points. In the early stages without potions, most people relied on sleep to recuperate from their injuries. As time passed bit by bit, the bored and restless Song Jian suddenly saw a dazzling light appear before his eyes. Sitting up, he realized that the light came from Camel Square outside the window. Song Jian rolled out of bed and looked out the window. Through the window, he saw a brightly-lit three-story building in the center of Camel Square. What the hell is that?! Song Jian rubbed his eyes vigorously and stared at the building. This building didnt exist during the day, and now it seemed to have appeared out of thin air. On the roof of the three-story building was a huge sign with the words End of the World Supermarket. Surrounding the sign were neon lights of various colors that continuously flickered. That building wasnt there during the day! I remember clearly! But now A chill surged up Song Jians back, and his sleepiness vanished in an instant. A building that wasnt there during the day, a supermarket that didnt exist, suddenly appeared at night. It was too eerie. However, Song Jian soon revealed a bitter smile on his face. I forgot that Im in the game right now. With zombies running everywhere, whats so surprising about a supermarket appearing out of nowhere? Even if a spaceship suddenly appears and aliens come out, I wont be surprised! Song Jian muttered to himself. At that moment, a rectangular LED screen under the End of the World Supermarket sign suddenly lit up, displaying a line of scrolling text: End of the World Supermarket grand opening promotion: get a membership card with 1,000 points, use points to buy any discounted items in the supermarket! Discounted items available include Attribute Fruits, various guns and ammunition, daily necessities, 80%-new Kevlar Bulletproof Vests, Martial Arts Secret Scrolls Chapter 10 - 10 Chapter 10: Entering the Supermarket 10 Chapter 10: Entering the Supermarket Translator: 549690339 Although it was just a game, the sudden appearance of a large supermarket out of nowhere still made Song Jian feel a bit awkward. However, looking at the LED screen advertisement, as long as he applied for a membership card, he would get a thousand points, and he could also buy discounted items These discounted items look pretty good. Slurp~ Song Jian stared intently at the LED screen, seeing a large number of second-hand discounted items on it, his mouth watering. Other than food and mineral water in the packages, there are also a lot of materials dropped by mutated zombies. All of them are of gray quality. I dont know if this supermarket will take them. Thinking about this made Song Jian even more eager to visit the apocalyptic supermarket. However, the constant groaning of mutated zombies in the streets reminded Song Jian to stay calm. The apocalyptic supermarket seemed like a fish bait in a pond. If Song Jian were to act rashly, there was a high probability he would be chased by the fully recovered mutated zombies with nowhere to run or hide. Wait a bit longer, just a bit longer, in a little while, it will be daybreak! Song Jian looked at the neon lights of the supermarket not far away, comforting himself. Fearing to rush out and be killed by the zombies, but also fearing that waiting until daybreak would cause the apocalyptic supermarket to suddenly disappear, Song Jian felt like an old stock trader stuck in a losing situation, looking at the fluctuating stock prices, wanting to cut losses but afraid of a rise, holding on but afraid of a fall, indecisive as if a big hand was clutching his heart. Out of sight, out of mind. Time to sleep! When the sky was slightly bright, and the sun had not yet risen, with just less than an hour before leaving the game, the mutated zombies in the streets began to instinctively hide in dark corners. Song Jian rolled out of bed and rushed to the window. Thank goodness, the supermarket is still there! His anxious heart finally calmed down, Song Jian took a deep breath, grabbed the baseball bat, pushed away the heavy furniture blocking the door, and carefully walked towards the apocalyptic supermarket. A mutated zombie was wandering in the corridor, probably hiding in there unintentionally as dawn approached. Song Jian charged straight, swinging his baseball bat, viciously striking the nearest zombies head. Thump~ A dull collision sound resounded, and the mutated zombies head jerked up with a 57-point critical hit number popping out above it. Just as Song Jian was about to swing his baseball bat again, the mutated zombie had already charged in front of him. The rotten muscles on its face and the stench wafting from its body made Song Jian feel the threat of death. Dropping the baseball bat, Song Jian directly pulled out his pistol, pressing it against the zombies head, and fired two shots, turning the zombie into a pile of black ash. Hiss, that hurts! Ignoring the items dropped by the zombie, Song Jian looked at his arm. His sleeve had been torn into shreds, and three scratch marks appeared on his shoulder, slowly seeping blood. When searching for supplies, Song Jian had found many daily necessities but had not found any medicine for treating wounds. Its a zombie! Song Jian looked at the scratches on his shoulder, feeling his heart go cold, and quickly checked the battle record. You used the baseball bat, hit the mutated zombies weak spot (head), and dealt 67 points of physical damage (critical)! Mutated zombie dealt 12 points of physical damage to you, with a slight zombie poison effect, your skill Thick Skin was effective in resisting this poison attack! You used the pistol, hit the mutated zombies weak spot (head), and dealt 38 points of ranged physical damage (critical)! You used the pistol, hit the mutated zombies weak spot (head), and dealt 4 points of ranged physical damage (critical), mutated zombies health reached zero! Mutated zombie dies! System: You killed the mutated zombie and gained 110 experience points. Injury from zombie poison, thick skin, phew, thats a relief! Song Jian sighed and felt that the pain in his shoulder had subsided somewhat. This Thick Skin skill sure is useful here with zombies all around, as Ill be exposed to the poison anytime. I should level up this skill whenever I get a chance to stay safe! Song Jian thought to himself. The sky was only slightly bright now, and the sun hadnt risen yet. The mutant zombies hadnt lost half of their attributes, so the newbie baseball bat couldnt kill them in one hit, giving the zombies an opportunity to counterattack. Besides, this attack revealed an unexposed weakness of the baseball bat C slow attack speed. There was at least a one-second gap between two attacks, enough time for Song Jian to use his gun for over two shots. This is why he immediately dropped the bat and drew his gun when the mutant zombie charged at him. Song Jians clothes were quickly stained with blood on one side of his body. It looked terrifying, but in reality, his health had only dropped by 12 points, with over 80 percent still remaining. As his wound healed slowly, Song Jian took off his blood-stained clothes and threw them away. Bare-chested, he cautiously headed out, fearing that the strong smell of blood would attract the zombies outside. Apocalypse Supermarket was located at Camel Square behind the residential area. Song Jian held onto his baseball bat and carefully dodged the mutant zombies as he walked forwards. After 10 minutes or so, he arrived at Camel Square. The Apocalypse Supermarket now stood entirely in front of him. It looked no different from other supermarkets in the city. Song Jian approached the supermarket entrance and found the glass doors tightly closed. Through the doors, he saw a vast sales area filled with various goods on the shelves. Strangely, there wasnt a single person inside C no cashiers, no stock clerks, and no customers. The entire supermarket was brightly lit, with no mutant zombies nearby. It seemed as if they were afraid to approach this place, which gave off an eerie vibe. As Song Jian walked towards the entrance, a beep-beep sound came from above the glass doors. A green laser shot out before he could react, scanning him from head to toe. He was startled, but the green laser eventually retracted. A red light above the glass doors flashed twice and turned green, opening the supermarket doors automatically. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian stepped inside. Is anyone here? Song Jian shouted loudly, but everything was quiet. Thinking for a moment, Song Jian gritted his teeth and walked into the supermarket, which looked much larger on the inside. He couldnt see the end of the aisle opposite him; Take a membership card before consuming. Picking up merchandise without a membership card will have consequences! A cold, mechanical voice echoed in Song Jians ear, startling him. Looking around, Song Jian saw a machine similar to an ATM next to an empty service desk. The screen was on, and at the top of the display was an option for Membership Card. This was a touch-screen self-service terminal. Song Jian walked up, and there were several options on the screen, so he tapped Membership Card. The screen flashed, and all the options disappeared. On the blue screen, several large words appeared: Mission: Kill 10 mutant zombies and collect 10 mutant zombie cores. Place the 10 zombie cores in the recycling bin next to it to complete the task! Mission Reward: Apocalypse Supermarket Membership Card! Below these words, there were two options: Accept Mission and Decline Mission. Hiss! I have to complete a mission to get a membership card? Song Jian gasped. Chapter 11 - 11 Chapter 11: The Games Darling Daughter 11 Chapter 11: The Games Darling Daughter Translator: 549690339 Getting a supermarket membership card here even involves completing tasks! No wonder this place is deserted Membership cards from other supermarkets are given for free! Song Jian couldnt help but complain. In reality, if you went to get a supermarket membership card and the receptionist said, Sorry, sir, you must first complete a task: kill ten stray cats roaming the city to acquire our supermarket membership card. What the hell! Song Jian would definitely turn around and leave without a second thought if he encountered such a supermarket, which would probably go bankrupt soon. However, the products in this supermarket were so appealing, what could he do? Im just as frustrated! Song Jian expressed. With no choice, Song Jian had to leave the supermarket. There was less than half an hour left to the twelve-hour mark, and the sky was gradually lighting up. In about ten minutes or so, the sun would rise, cutting the abilities of all mutant zombies by half and making it much easier to kill them. However, there was no certainty if this suddenly materialized post-apocalyptic supermarket wouldnt just disappear in the next moment. When Song Jian would have completed the task, the post-apocalyptic supermarket could disappear C then whats the point of completing the task? Leaving the post-apocalyptic supermarket, Song Jian headed towards an unexplored residential area across Camel Square. This neighborhood consisted of six-story buildings and detached houses. It would thus be easier to search for supplies or hunt for mutant zombies here. Even before he approached the residential area, he heard the low growls of mutant zombies. It seemed as though there were quite a few of them. Damn it, is it another newbie player attracting a group of mutant zombies outside? At present, these mutant zombies havent been weakened Song Jian was startled and hesitated to go forward. Just then, a little girl who looked to be about ten years old, wearing a white dress and running with one athletic shoe, rushed out from the opposite street corner. She was heading towards the direction of Song Jian. Behind her, there were more than a dozen mutant zombies about seven to eight meters away from her. They were baring their teeth and claws while growling lowly. The little girl was wielding a small crossbow and was occasionally shooting at the pursuing mutant zombies. Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh~ The crossbow didnt seem to require reloading or bolts at all! She only needed to pull the trigger; the crossbow bolts fired were even more powerful than Song Jians pistol. Each time the little girl turned around to take a shot, a mutant zombie with five or six crossbow bolts in its body would crumble into black ash. The dropped items were ignored by the girl who continued to sprint towards the post-apocalyptic supermarket. Upon seeing Song Jian, the girl appeared startled, but her shocked expression quickly turned into delight when she recognized that he wasnt a mutant zombie. Help me, these monsters are chasing me! The girls face pleaded with Song Jian. Alright, alright! Dont panic, just stay calm! Song Jian was internally panicking. There were more than a dozen zombies approaching, and if they swarmed him, he would surely be chewed down to his bones. Just then, it seemed like the zombies sensed something. They stopped on the edge of Camel Square, continually growling and roaring in his direction, yet they dared not venture one step further. What are they afraid of? Song Jian looked around, finally landing his gaze on the post-apocalyptic supermarket, Are they afraid of this supermarket? This was the perfect opportunity to exterminate them. Song Jian raised his pistol, aimed at the closest zombies head, and pulled the trigger. Bang, Bang~ He killed each mutant zombie with two shots. After reloading his clip three times, he had exterminated more than a dozen mutant zombies, leaving behind a bunch of items glowing with an iridescent light. Though it felt exhilarating, those bullets would soon be running out. Song Jian only had about fifty to sixty bullets left at this point. These dozen mutant zombies had increased his experience bar by more than two-thirds. Killing another four or five could level him up. Alright, theyre all taken care of! Song Jian flashed the young girl a small smile, announcing. As he looked at the girl, the smile on Song Jians face froze. The little girl was pointing her crossbow at him, giving him the chills. Little, little girl, why are you pointing that at me? It wont be good if it goes off by accident, put it away! Song Jian softly suggested. You wont kidnap me and sell me, right? The girl asked serenely. No, not at all, how could I! Song Jian wiped his sweat, responding hurriedly. You wont steal my snacks, toys, or other things, will you? No, I wont! Youre not like those monsters who want to grab and bite me, are you? No, Im not! Im a player like you, not a monster! Mmm, okay then. After carefully considering Song Jians words, the little girl seemed to decide to believe him. She stowed away her crossbow, bowed to Song Jane, and said, Thank you, uncle, for saving me. Youre a good person! Phew! The direct dismissal caught Song Jian off guard. Ha, Uncle, huh? Alright then. Speaking of which, was that weapon you were using silver quality? It seemed rather formidable! Song Jain intentionally asked casually while walking towards the slain zombies. When the little girl appeared, Song Jians attention was first drawn to the petite crossbow in her hands. Emitting a silver glow, it was undoubtedly a silver-quality weapon. Song Jian had come to understand the quality tiers of equipment in the game: gray, white, green, blue, and silver. Silver is evidently the best while gray is the worst. Anything worse than gray would be junk, and Song Jian speculated that there probably was a gold tier higher than silver. As for whether there existed equipment higher than gold, he didnt know since he was still new to the game. After posing the question, the silence was overwhelming. Curious, Song Jian turned around for a look, only to be scared senseless. That little girl was holding her crossbow, aiming it directly at Song Jians back and looking extremely cautious. What what are you doing? Song Jian blurted out in fear. Are you trying to steal my beginner weapon? The girl stared at him suspiciously. What How can that be? I have my own weapons, look, three of them. Song Jian instantly felt awkward. He quickly showed her the baseball bat in his hand, and the dagger and pistol around his waist as he spoke with cold beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. The little girl gazed at Song Jians three weapons for a long time, then asked with suspicion, Is that so? Of course, of course! How could I steal from a little girl, you really are Song Jian swallowed his spit, thinking about the silver crossbow. One glance at it and it was clear it was not an ordinary weapon. A powerful weapon with a high attack speed. If it hit him, it might kill him outright. Damn the game for giving such a dangerous weapon to a little girl! Are you the games darling?

Song Jian gasped, This upgradable weapon is too exaggerated, Keer. Did you recharge? No, Little Cheap Brother, as soon as 1 entered the game and searched for supplies, I found it! I love it so much! With that, Keer rubbed the crossbow against her face, cherishing it dearly. Song Jian shook his head and once again confirmed that Keer was the favorite child of this game. Alright, Keer, Im going in. As soon as I grab the monster, you start attacking! Song Jian took a deep breath, raised his pistol, and aimed at the monsters head. Bang, Bang- Fl SC pistol bullets poured out, and in a few seconds, more than a dozen bullets hit the mutated zombies head. However, when the bullets hit the zombies head, they produced a series of sparks and a dull impact sound. Bam, Bam, Bam- One point damage popped up over the mutated zombies head, and Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. Was it unable to break through the defense? Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 70: The Strong Mutated Zombie Chapter 70: Chapter 70: The Strong Mutated Zombie Translator: 549690339 Looking at the increasingly close monster, Song Jian furrowed his brows, a look of surprise emerging on his face. This defense is much stronger than a LV5 elite boss! He had never encountered this situation prior when using his pistol to attack the zombie leader. It should be noted that the current monster was just an ordinary level five creature; Having run out of bullets, Song Jian swiftly unequipped the pistol from the equipment bar and put it in his inventory. Instead, he equipped the Corrupt Sword in his off-hand; Although he wasnt going to use this sword, the Corrupt Sword could enhance some of Song Jians strength attributes. Only when he equipped the Corrupt Sword could his strength reach its current peak C nine points; With Beretta Double Barrel Shotgun in his grasp, Song Jian rushed towards the monster; The closer the double-barreled shotgun was to the target, the greater the power. When he rushed to three or four meters in front of the monster, Song Jian pulled the trigger; Bang, bang- The upper and lower barrels of the gun almost simultaneously spewed out a trail of fire. Two twenty-eight pellets shot towards the monster in a thirty-degree triangle. Numerous tiny steel balls scattered in the air, becoming a rain of steel that enveloped the whole area in front of the Tough Mutated Zombie. The steel balls even tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound. Being too close, the Tough Mutated Zombie was unable to react in time and could only forcefully endure this attack; The monster stumbling towards Song Jian faltered, as though its chest had been powerfully bitten by a ferocious beast. All the steel balls were deeply embedded into its flesh; Song Jian swiftly swung the double-barreled shotgun onto his back and withdrew the Tusk Fang Stinger, charging at the monster; The Tough Mutated Zombies eyes flashed red, and it violently swung its right hand forward. The iron chain wound around its arm produced a shrill whistling noise as it brutally lashed towards Song Jian; At this point, Song Jian was less than two meters away from the Tough Mutated Zombie. Caught off guard, the iron chain smashed into his body. Clang- A crisp metallic striking sound rang out. The area hit by the iron chain displayed the form of chainmail. Song Jian felt a great force on his shoulder. His charging figure abruptly slowed down, and a few dozen damage points floated above his head; Given his natural talent Thick Skin and the deflection effect of the zombie leaders battle armor, Song Jian was still able to bear the loss of these dozens of vitality points. After all, regardless of how you put it, the Tough Mutated Zombie was just an ordinary level five creature. Since the defensive figure had already turned out to be so bizarre, if the offensive figure was further increased, the level five elite bosses would feel unbearable!; The battle continued. Song Jian swung his dagger, dodged the chains on the mutated zombies body, and stabbed at it through the gaps in its body. Song Jian could sense that the skin of the Tough Mutated Zombie was very tough. Even with the sharpness of the Tusk Fang Stinger, only a third of the blade could be stabbed in; Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh- Semi-transparent crossbow bolts were embedded one after the other into the zombies brain. Damage in the thirties floated up from its head. As expected of a growing silver-quality weapon, it really is powerful! Song Jian raised his eyebrows in surprise. With such a powerful defense, if they could still inflict damage in the thirties, it gave a good indication of just how powerful the hand crossbow in Li Keers grasp really was; The Tough Mutated Zombie was not very fast. Even though it had the iron chain as a semi-distance attack method, as long as Li Keer was careful, it was not impossible for her to kill it alone; I cant let the little girl outshine me! Song Jian thought, unable to help but speed up his movements; Hisss hisss hisss hisss hisss- Five almost imperceptible slicing sounds emerged, and the Tough Mutated Zombie showed five single-digit damage points above its head. Then Song Jian was heard softly commanding: Burst! Bang- A ball of green smoke erupted from the body of the Tough Mutated Zombie, and its vitality points rapidly decreased significantly; This dagger is really like some kind of bug! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in a low voice; Little Cheap Brother, youre really powerful! Li Keer could hardly believe her eyes. A damage figure of over a hundred points floated up from the Tough Mutated Zombies head, which was truly terrifying; Li Keer, who was originally worried that Little Cheap Brothers damage wasnt enough, had been suppressing her damage so that she wouldnt over-threat (OT). But now, after seeing the strength of Little Cheap Brother, she realized that he was actually very powerful. If thats the case, I need to show my full strength as well! Li Keer secretly cheered herself on, her little face revealing a serious look; Sniper Continuous Shooting! With a light yell, the semi-transparent crossbow bolts fired from the silver hand crossbow created a nearly continuous line shooting towards the monsters body; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The vitality of the Tough Mutated Zombie, like a levee bursting, visibly dropped rapidly. Initially, it had nearly three hundred vitality points, but after Li Keer finished releasing her ability and caught her breath, only twenty-some points remained; Hiss-, over two hundred points of vitality damage, isnt this what you call cheating? Song Jian stared in amazement. While he had already greatly overestimated Li Keers strength, it turned out he had somewhat underestimated her in the end. Keer, this skill is Song Jian asked in surprise. Previously, Li Keer already had a high-damage ability, Burst Arrow. Now, another skill, Sniper Continuous Shooting, had suddenly appeared, its power not falling short of the previous ability in any way; Little Cheap Brother, this is a skill that comes with the weapon after it upgrades. It doesnt use any resources, it just has a long cooldown time, about ten minutes. Li Keer cheerfully brandished her hand crossbow, a clear showy expression on her face; Swinging his dagger, Song Jian harvested the last twenty-some vitality points of the Tough Mutated Zombie. The monster duo kneeled down, letting out an unwilling roar before collapsing with a loud thud; After death, the monster did not disintegrate into dark ash. Next to its body, three items dropped out, two white-quality materials C Tough Zombies Tendon and Tough Zombies Bone Marrow, plus a blue-quality scroll; Tough Zombies Tendon (White), Material, Can be used to craft longbows. Usage requirements: Possess Weapon Crafting Skill. Below the items properties, there is a line of gray text [Can be used to strengthen weapons] Tough Zombies Bone Marrow (White), Material, Can be used to concoct potions. Usage requirement: Possess Potion Crafting Skill. Under the items properties, there is also a line of gray text [Can be used to strengthen potions] Since both of them had inflicted damage on the monster, both were able to see these item properties. After a quick glance, Song Jian directly passed the Tough Zombies Tendon to Li Keer, while the material that could enhance potions was put into his own inventory. Even an ordinary level five small monster can drop a blue-quality item. It looks like 1 will have to frequently hunt monsters with Keer from now on. Song Jian thought to himself. He even suspected that Li Keer had some hidden luck attributes. Otherwise, how could she be favored by the game system so much! Picking up this blue-quality scroll, Song Jians eyes lit up. As it turns out, it was a skill scroll. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Yin Soul Ghost Tree Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Yin Soul Ghost Tree Translator: 549690339 This skill scroll is quite something!1 Song Jian picked up the blue-quality Skill Scroll and couldnt help but exclaim in surprise; Skill Scroll: Jumping Shot, Effect: Use to learn the Jumping Shot skill; Jumping Shot: A passive skill that produces a moving effect when attacking with normal attacks or skills to the target, causing a short displacement in the direction of the movement while launching a long-range physical attack. This skill is one of the inheritance skills for the Spear of Vengeance profession.1 Profession inheritance skills, so this game really has professions!1 Song Jian stroked his chin, his face revealing a thoughtful expression. Little Cheap Brother, I can use this skill, I can! Li Keer raised her right hand high and anxiously shouted while tugging at Song Jians clothes. Alright, here you go! Song Jian smiled faintly, handing the Skill Scroll to Keer; Spear of Vengeance? Sounds cool! Li Keer took the scroll and used it directly. Ah, it turns out that you need to collect five skills to inherit this profession!1 Li Keer showed a troubled expression on her face. As she spoke, Li Keer shot a crossbow bolt into the distance. As she fired the bolt, her body involuntarily jumped a short distance to the side; Very agile! Song Jians eyes brightened. Hehe, yeah, and I can control the direction of movement, but its a bit difficult Li Keer said and shot another arrow; this time, she directly collided with a big tree; Thump- Ah, it hurts! Li Keers forehead turned red, and she looked at Song Jian with teary, aggrieved eyes; Practice well. 1 feel that this profession inheritance must be very powerful, Song Jian said to Li Keer with a serious nod. Li Keer rubbed her forehead and grinned, not daring to continue trying, and quietly followed behind Song Jian; Lets go, keep moving forward! Song Jian ruffled Keers hair, took her hand, and continued walking forward; Not far behind them, in a clump of trees, Zhao Sihais face showed a surprised expression. He had once tried to hunt the monsters in this park but ended up fleeing in a sorry state; Even if hes a level 7 expert, this killing speed is a bit too fast Zhao Sihai hesitated, unsure whether it was the right choice to continue following. If Song Jian discovered him, his fate would be predictable. Killing here is no different from killing in reality. 1 dont believe he would really lull me! Zhao Sihais bloodshot eyes revealed a crazed expression, similar to when he was destitute and stalking a woman carrying an LV handbag at night. It was this craziness that allowed Zhao Sihai to seize every opportunity. In his forties, he went from being a street thug to the chairman of the largest listed company in Coastal City; This time, I will definitely succeed, achieving the same success in this game world as 1 have in the real world. Zhao Sihais crazed expression grew thicker, but his mind was clear and his face calm. Song Jian and Li Keer made their way forward, encountering many Strong Mutated Zombies along the way, but with the pairs combined attack, these monsters all turned into piles of materials; Li Keer practiced Jumping Shot throughout the journey. Whenever she was not careful, she would collide with trees, rocks, and pillars, turning her forehead red and making her teary eyes look pitiful; However, Li Keer was very strong and did not give up her practice of Jumping Shot even after failing again and again, continuing to use it for her attacks; Little Cheap Brother, 1 always feel like someone is watching us After killing a Strong Mutated Zombie, Li Keer signaled for Song Jian to bend down and whispered in his ear. Upon hearing this, a trace of coldness appeared at the corners of Song Jians mouth. He had always thought it was his imagination, but since Keer felt it too, that meant the feeling of surveillance was real; It doesnt matter. Some people want to follow us and take advantage of us, or even harm us, but our benefit is not so easy to pick Song Jian whispered in Keers ear; The two of them exchanged a smile and pretended nothing had happened, picking up the items dropped by the monsters and continuing to move forward; Through his 8x scope, Zhao Sihai could clearly see Song Jian bending down and talking to Li Keer while smiling, but he didnt know sign language and had no idea what they were saying. He thought they were happy because of the items dropped by the monsters. Youre quite happy now, but there will be a time when you cry A confident smile emerged at the corners of Zhao Sihais mouth. On their journey, Song Jian and Li Keer cleared out every monster they encountered, allowing Zhao Sihai to follow behind them smoothly. Song Jian and Li Keer spent more than two hours clearing out the monsters they encountered along the way and finally arrived at a small forest. The small forest before them resembled the one where Song Jian had found the Tree Spirit initially. There were no sounds of insects or birds chirping, only cold, eerie winds blowing from the forest, emitting a deep howling sound; Song Jian stood at the edge of the forest, shivering involuntarily. It was daytime, and the sun was shining overhead, but Song Jian felt like he was in a haunted place; As Song Jian looked ahead, the whole forest appeared hazy gray. On the black barren ground, the trunks of the trees were covered in black stripes, forming bizarre patterns that looked like stretched and twisted human figures; The environment here was oppressive and gloomy, and deep in the forest, one could vaguely see a large group of stone tablets randomly embedded in the ground, looking like a discarded graveyard from afar; Little Cheap Brother, this place is so scary. Do we really have to go in? Li Keer wore a frightened expression, clinging tightly to Song Jians clothes; Dont be afraid, its just a game! Song Jian patted Keers head, comforting her softly, although in truth, his heart was pounding as well; Huu, huu- Breaths resounded through the forest, as if a prehistoric behemoth was exhaling; The BOSS information provided by Zhao Sihai is here Song Jian frowned, the forest before him giving him an uneasy feeling and a strong urge to stay away from it; At that moment, Li Ke er suddenly exclaimed, Eh, Little Cheap Brother, the trees here can also be harvested, and the grade seems to be much higher than the previous forest! Song Jian stared at a tree covered in black stripes, and after a moment, faint yellow words appeared on the tree; Yin Soul Ghost Tree: Material, Gatherable, with a certain chance of collecting Yin Soul Wood; Gathering Requirement: Chopping Skill Level 3 Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Yin Soul Wood Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Yin Soul Wood Translator: 549690339 High-quality wood? Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting this kind of thing in the game. Little Cheap Brother, my Chopping Skill is only at level 2 Li Keer made a troubled face. Thats okay, there are plenty of ordinary trees in this park. You can start harvesting those until your chopping skill is upgraded to level three. Then you can collect these high-quality Yin Soul Ghost Trees. Along the way, Song Jian had already spotted many ordinary trees in the park. Li Keer can collect the trees herself without the need to compete, so her Chopping Skill will level up quickly. Alright, Little Cheap Brother, Ill go level up my Chopping Skill! Li Keer ran towards a standard quality tree, wielding her iron axe to hew it. Impatiently, Song Jian advanced towards a Yin Soul Ghost Tree and threw a punch at it. Sheesh, this Ghost Tree is hard, and its icy cold! Song Jian massaged his wrist. The Ghost Tree was harder than typical rock, leaving his fingers numb after a single punch. Plus, the Ghost Tree was filled with a frosty Yin energy that would infiltrate his body with every punch. System: You are harvesting the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. You have touched the Ghost Trees Yin energy, causing you to lose 2 Yin Attribute Damage. Your innate skill Thick Skinned has been triggered, negating 2 Yin Attribute Damage. Final damage is zero. Who wouldve thought my talent would be so versatile. Song Jian smirked slightly as he continued to punch the tree. Thud, thud, thud- The Yin Soul Ghost Tree rocked continuously. After a while, a large piece of splintered wood crumbled from the Ghost Tree, transformed into a white light, and flew into Song Jians inventory. System: Youve harvested 145 units of wood. Wow, is the quantity of wood this high? Got 145 units in just one go? Wouldnt an entire tree yield thousands of units then? Song Jians eyes lit up. He was initially just interested in the Yin Soul Wood, but even without it, the ordinary wood is also abundant. This place is a sacred land for harvesting wood, far better than the area where Tree Spirits are located. Song Jian initially planned to gather wood from the Tree Spirit area after defeating the BOSS, but now it seemed unnecessary. He could directly collect wood from here. Zhao Sihai, who was hiding hundreds of meters away in a small pavilion, was scowling. Leaning on a wooden chair and looking at Song Jian through an 8x scope, he wondered, Whats this guy up to? Why is he harvesting wood now? Zhao Sihai observed attentively for a while, sensing something unusual about the pitch-black forest. The Ghost Trees were significantly different from ordinary trees. Once he took a closer look, he understood why Song Jian was gathering wood instead of fighting the BOSS. Shit! I discovered this place first, its mine. Now this kids taking advantage of it. Zhao Sihai seethed, his heart throbbing painfully. Watching one Yin Soul Ghost tree after another fall down, it felt like Song Jian was cutting off slabs of flesh from Zhao Sihais body. Each harvested Ghost Tree felt like a bloody chunk of meat being sliced off. The pain was so intense that Zhao Sihai almost stopped breathing. Mine, mine, all of these are mine Zhao Sihai muttered to himself. Several times, hed been tempted to pull the trigger, instantly putting an end to Song Jian who was stealing his Ghost Trees, but in the end, he restrained himself. Go ahead, keep harvesting. Youre collecting for me. Soon, the stuff in your inventory, the BOSS loot, even your life, will all be mine, Zhao Sihai muttered to himself, holding back his raging anger. The quantity of wood in Song Jians inventory was rapidly increasing Eight thousand units Nine thousand units Ten thousand units Fifteen thousand units Song Jian had even forgotten about the Level 5 Elite BOSS, as he transformed into a diligent lumberjack, destructively harvesting the Yin Soul Ghost Trees. After an unknown amount of time, Song Jians inventory had accumulated over thirty thousand units of wood, when cheers rang out from behind. Wow, Ive leveled up! My Chopping Skill is at level three now! Li Keer hopped excitedly towards Song Jian. Thud- Song Jian punched the Yin Soul Ghost Tree again, leaving only a stump barely three inches from the ground. System: Youve harvested 320 units of wood. System: Your Chopping Skill has leveled up to level 5. System: Your Barehanded Combat Skill (Palm Strike) (Basic) has leveled up to level 5. Chopping Skill: Passive, Level 5; When chopping trees, efficiency increases by 30%, probability of obtaining rare wood Increases by 10%. Barehanded Combat Skill (Palm Strike) (Basic): Passive, Level 5; Increases palm strike power by 30%, Constitution +1. Song Jian was pleased to see that both his Chopping Skill and Barehanded Combat had leveled up to 5. Constitution +1? So leveling up a passive skill to 5 increases ones attributes? Song Jians eyes lit up at the sight of the attribute increase in the Level 5 Barehanded Combat Skill. Song Jians Constitution had already reached 7 points, his Vitality Points had increased from the original 250 to 270. His strength had increased a little further. Little Cheap Brother, youre harvesting so quickly! Youve already harvested such a large area! Li Keer looked at the field of stumps in surprise and declared, Looks like I need to work harder too, hmph! With that, Li Keer approached a Yin Soul Ghost Tree, lifted her iron axe, and struck it with all her might. Thud- Li Keer cried out, Its so hard! I can barely hold onto the axe! After a moment, she shivered, Its, so cold! Why is chopping down a tree this cold? Ah, it even reduces Vitality Points! Hmph, this is one naughty tree! said Li Keer to herself, before lifting her small iron axe and striking the Yin Soul Ghost Tree again. Keer, watch your Vitality Points. If they drop too low, rest a while on the side to recover your Vitality. Song Jian called out. Rest easy, Little Cheap Brother, I know! Li Keer replied, resisting the icy cold that flowed from the Ghost Tree and continued to harvest diligently. Song Jian gave Li Keer an anxious glance, shook his head slightly, and continued to harvest the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. A moment later, a Yin Soul Ghost Tree collapsed with a crash, transformed into white light, and flew into Song Jians inventory. Amid the white light, there was a strip of black light. System: You have used the Chopping Skill and harvested 290 units of wood. System: You have used the Chopping Skill and accidentally received 1 unit of Yin Soul Wood. A piece of black iron-like wood was quietly lying in another slot in Song Jians inventory, emitting a faint glow. Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Zombie Carrying a Monument Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Zombie Carrying a Monument Translator: 549690339 Yin Soul Wood, Grade 3 material, can be used to create special items. Usage Requirements: None. Having collected more than twenty Yin Soul Ghost Trees, only one piece of Yin Soul Wood appeared. It was only after upgrading to level five Chopping Skill that they were able to collect such a rare piece. It indicated how precious Yin Soul Wood was. This property description isnt clear. Special items, what kind of special items? Song Jian frowned lightly, staring at the piece of Yin Soul Wood in the bundle for a long while. However, he couldnt figure anything out, so he had to put it aside and place it together with the hard pine wood. Hard Pine Wood is also a third-grade wood, but Song Jian subtly felt that Yin Soul Woods properties should be stronger than Hard Pine Woods. After all, apart from being hard, Hard Pine Wood didnt have any other characteristics, whereas aside from being hard, Yin Soul Wood also had a chilling, gloomy aura. Li Keer began to reinvigorate herself from the side, heave-ho, heave-ho. Holding a small, delicate iron ax, she chopped Ghost Trees, took a break to eat a piece of fried meat to recover her Vitality Points. The efficiency of third-grade Chopping Skill in collecting Ghost Trees was not very high, but the wood yielded was several times that of previous small woods, which made Li Keers eyes curl up with laughter. As the two carried on with their collection, they headed deeper into the forest. Looking up, Song Jian saw several stone monuments standing on the ground within less than a hundred meters. The inscriptions on them were somewhat blurred and some of them were even crumbling, looking quite dilapidated. As the two were busily collecting Ghost Trees, a horrific howling sound rang out by their ears, startling Li Keer into trembling. This sound was much like a human screaming at the top of its throat, only more sorrowful. It was full of the brutality and insanity of a beast, like an injured wild animal going mad. Li Keer looked terrified, quickly coming over to Song Jian and whispering through the collar of his shirt, What, what is that thing? Is it a BOSS? Its such a terrifying sound. Song Jian pulled Keer behind a Ghost Tree, peeking out. A robust beast-like creature crouching, with its hands drooping in the likeness of an orangutan. The back of its hands, dragging on the ground, held talons about half a foot long, like sharp daggers, flickering with a chilling light. Its hair was sparse, its skin was rotten, and its upper body was bare. It had a tight leather skirt around its waist, with its thighs protruding, and a layer of black scales subtly appearing. This beast only had one eye, located on its forehead. This eye dominated half of its face, pushing the leftover nose and mouth to the very bottom, making it look repulsive and fierce. On its back, it carried a giant stone monument, about twice as large as the surrounding ones. The surface of the black monument glowed a faint purple and the face of the stone was filled with tiny characters, resembling tadpoles. Song Jian took one look and felt dizzy. Curious, Li Keer peeped and quickly retreated after seeing the creatures appearance. Her quickened breath, numbing scalp, and rapidly beating heart revealed her fear. Song Jian studiously observed the beast for a moment, noticing the small red words floating above it. LV7 Zombie with Monolith (Elite), Vitality Points: 600/600, Characteristics: Super Strength. Song Jians face turned sullen. During the trade, Zhao Sihai had said that the BOSS here was only level five, but the BOSS in front of him was level seven. No wonder the system had said that the accuracy rate of the transaction content was only 92%. Song Jian originally thought the deviation was due to the specific location, but unexpectedly, it was the level of the BOSS that differed. Little Cheap Brother, do we do we fight it? Keer tremulously asked. Fight! Song Jian gritted his teeth: This BOSSS characteristic is super strength, we cant fight it head-on. 111 distract it, Keer you attack from a distance. Control your power during the fight so as not to attract the BOSSS attention to you. Keer nodded and reassured, Dont worry, Little Cheap Brother, I wont OT. Get ready, Im going up! Song Jian charged at the boss, aiming with his pistol and pulling the trigger. Bang, bang- in the blink of an eye, all ten or so bullets plunged into its body, five-six of which precisely hit its head, causing purple-black blood to burst out. Although this BOSSS defense was relatively lower than the Robust Mutant Zombie, it was still limited. Every bullet inflicted two to three points of damage. The bullets that hit the head resulted in around six points of critical damage. However, this damage was a far cry from consequential for a boss with six hundred vitality points. Roar- The Zombie with the Monolith was furious, picking out the bullets embedded in its body, and lungishly lunged at Song Jian using all limbs. Hiss, that monument should weigh at least five to six hundred jin, right? How come it doesnt seem to affect it? Song Jians heart sank, he dared not face it head-on, avoided hastily to one side, changing his gun to a double-barreled shotgun and shot towards the BOSSS backside. Two large shotgun pellets, from the moment of projectile out of the gun barrel, broke into hundreds of tiny steel beads, enveloping the BOSS entirely. A series of damage points interspersed with MISS surged from the BOSSS head. Though the damage was minimal, the amounts were substantial. This course, stripped at least thirty of the BOSSS Vitality Points. The BOSS turned around, roared and charged towards Song Jian. There was no time to retract the shotgun. He could only rollout, dodging the BOSSS attack, hugging the shotgun to his chest. The strong winds grazed his face as if they were small knives cutting into it. Boom- One of the Yin Soul Ghost Trees was directly knocked down by the BOSS, causing a spine-chilling cracking sound. The Ghost tree tumbled down, leaving the BOSS somewhat dazzled by the impact, causing it to stumble slightly, and nearly fall. Song Jian sheathed his double-barreled shotgun, holding Tusk Fang Stinger as he lunged towards the BOSSS back. Simultaneously, Keer aimed at the BOSS with her handheld crossbow, pulling the trigger. She leapt to the left, shooting a half-transparent arrow towards the BOSSS eye. Given that the Zombie with Monolith was a level seven elite monster, its resistance was significantly high. It shook its head slightly and promptly resumed normalcy. Lowering its head, it dodged Keers arrow and charged towards Song Jian. Song Jians dagger pierced into the bosss arm, inflicting thirteen points of damage and an additional poison mark. However, this time around, Song Jian wasnt able to dodge the BOSSS onslaught and was compelled to shield his chest and head to absorb the impact. Boom- Song Jians body was sent flying by the strike, blood spewing out of his mouth. He was well protected by his Zombie Commander Armor. -86 This blow took away more than eighty of Song Jians vitality points. If it were an average player, this hit would have killed them instantly. One-third of his vitality was depleted in an instant, pains shot through his chest and abdomen. Rather than scaring Song Jian, this attack infuriated the ruthlessness hidden within him. Spitting out a mouthful of blood-streaked saliva, Song Jian charged towards the BOSS again. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Snatching the Monster Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Snatching the Monster Translator: 549690339 The hunched zombie, crouching, appeared to be about the same height as Song Jian, but when it straightened its back, its height nearly doubled that of Song Jian, displaying a disparity as large as that between an adult and a child. Seeing Song Jian rushing towards it, the hunched zombie abruptly stands tall, its two fists combined in a joint grasp, and smashes the ground forcefully. Boom- With a loud roar, the ground is violently dented by the hunched zombies punch, shattered stone slabs lying in its wake, as a wave of energy, like a tidal force, charges towards Song Jian. Too close to evade, Song Jian can do nothing but shield his head with both hands and bear the brunt of the attack. Under the impact of the strength, Song Jian feels as though hes standing on cotton, his footing unstable, and he ends up sitting on the ground. The hunched zombie seizes the chance to pounce, rushing to Song Jian and swinging its palm at Song Jian, who is now sitting with his back to the ground. Its three withered fingers, like old tree roots, have sharp nails like little knives, that effortlessly break through Song Jians defense. The armor of the zombies commander emerges, creating a sound as piercing as glass scraping; The nails cut through the armors defense and penetrate Song Jians flesh. Three terrifying, bone-deep gouges appear on Song Jians shoulder. From these wounds, fresh blood continuously spurts out, and Song Jians vitality suddenly drops significantly, along with an added continuous blood loss status. With gritted teeth, Song Jian bears the pain, waves his dagger, and brutally slashes the hunched zombies arm to repel it, hastily grabbing and consuming a fruit from his bag. A flash of red light and Song Jians vitality points increase by 50. Meanwhile, Song Jians left hand presses on his shoulder wound, silently invoking Surgical Treatment in his mind. Instantly, a white light envelopes the wound that rapidly heals the fresh and bloody cut. The continuous blood loss status also disappears from his status bar. Sniper Continuous Shooting From a distance, Li Keer utters softly, and her crossbow bursts into radiance, a series of translucent crossbow bolts shooting towards the hunchedback zombie like a line. Song Jian feels a jolt of surprise in his heart. Li Keers skill inflicts tremendous damage and could easily cause OT. If the BOSS is attracted by Li Keers attack, Song Jian wouldnt stand a chance at drawing the BOSSS attention back to himself in such a short period. Dozens of crossbow bolts cruelly penetrate the hunched zombies back, a series of damage points floating over the BOSSS head. As the BOSSS attention starts to wander, Song Jian, out of desperation, wields his dagger and stabs at the BOSS in a haphazard flurry. Tusk Fang Stinger, after all, is a blue-quality dagger. Even without any active attack skills, each of Song Jians attacks could cause about ten points of damage to the BOSS. Within a few seconds, Song Jian manages to attack the BOSS three times, stacking the Poison Mark up to five layers. Seeing the BOSS turn to charge at Li Keer, Song Jian yells out, Explode! A dense green powder-like mist bursts out from the BOSSS body, detonating the five-layer Poison Mark, causing over a hundred points of damage to the hunched zombie directly. The hunched zombie only sways a bit before continuing its charge at Li Keer. Song Jians left hand presses hard on the ground, a tusk-shaped air mass hastily forms, its piercing whistle echoing as it lunges at the hunched zombie. Earth Teeth Assault! Boom- Blood splatters from the legs of the hunched zombie, both legs soften, and it falls to its knees. Its heavy body collides with the ground, causing a tremor akin to an earthquake. The sight before him left Zhao Sihai, who was hundreds of meters away, utterly terrified. Fie had only heard the bosss roar previously, unable to enter the park hence unable to see the boss proper. Now seeing how terrifyingly powerful the boss was, he was both astounded and relieved; If I were there, I would probably be killed instantly. Zhao Sihai silently thought to himself. Utilizing his eight-times scope, Zhao Sihai kept his sights locked onto the bosss head, prepared to land the final hit at any moment. As long as he was able to inflict damage, he could collect the spoils of war. Once the boss is killed, only a heavily injured Song Jian and a little girl will remain; wont 1 be the ultimate winner then? A sinister smile fluttered at the corner of Zhao Sihais mouth; Seeing the boss lunge towards her, Li Keer was frightened so much that she was slightly shaking, her face paling, but she didnt run, continuously using her crossbow to attack; every strike accompanied by a jump to a spot further away from the boss. She was gradually getting a hang of the Jumping Shot skill; With the use of the Earth Teeth Assault skill, he finally attracted the bosss attention. The boss, like a massive tank, charged towards Song Jian after getting up from the ground; Boom-! The ground quaked. Song Jians face turned ashen at the bosss awe-inspiring momentum, knowing that he would be instantly killed if hit head-on by the boss; In a rush, Song Jian dodged behind a Yin Soul Ghost Tree. The boss, with a bellow, charged full-force into the big tree, causing it to split in half and the upper part of its trunk to fly back with a whoosh; A gust of fierce wind made Song Jian lose more than thirty vitality points just by being hit by the wind and wood shavings. Nevertheless, he managed to evade the bosss attack; In a single leap, Song Jian landed on the bosss back, grabbed the edge of the stele with one hand, and brandished his dagger towards the back of the bosss neck with the other hand. The boss stood upright, continuously trying to reach backward, but was unable to touch Song Jian; One strike, two strikes, three strikes Tusk Fang Stinger finally broke the bosss defense, fiercely penetrating his flesh. Purple-black blood splattered out, and a critical hit with over 60 points of damage drifted above the bosss head; With its vitality points already falling below two hundred, the boss, whose original vitality points were 600, frenziedly crashed its back into a Ghost Tree in an attempt to shake Song Jian off. Seeing that the Poison Mark was once again stacked to five layers, Song Jian quickly shouted, Burst!; The explosion of another green mist caused the boss to stumble and fall to the ground. Song Jian took the opportunity to roll off, raised his dagger high in both hands, and brutally stabbed it down into the bosss single eye on his forehead; Damn it, I cant wait any longer, if I do, the boss will be killed by him! Seeing the bosss vitality points dropping to less than a hundred, Zhao Sihais heart pounded as he aimed for the bosss head and pulled the trigger; The boss, seeing Song Jian thrust towards his eye, displayed an expression of terror on his face, letting out a roar as he violently turned to the side; Boom-! A loud rumble echoed as a sniper bullet fiercely burrowed into the bosss shoulder blade, directly blowing half of his shoulder into a spray of flesh; Someone is stealing my kill! Song Jian was startled, seeing that the boss had only a dozen or so vitality points remaining, he hurriedly swung his dagger, harvesting the last dozen points of vitality; The boss, drained of vitality, struggled to get up, but his movements grew weaker and weaker. Eventually, he collapsed, with a large puddle of purple-black tainted blood seeping out slowly from beneath him; Song Jian didnt have time to check the bosss drops, he quickly used a Vitality Recovery Fruit, while darting behind a Ghost Tree; By now, Keer had already crouched down and began hiding away. Watching his vitality points being gradually restored, Song Jians expression turned increasingly stern. Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Little Purple Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Little Purple Translator: 549690339 Ever since entering the park, Song Jian had always felt he was being watched, understanding that someone was attempting to be a sneak attacker. Thus, while battling monsters, he dedicated half of his attention to his surroundings; What Song Jian didnt expect was that Zhao Sihai was using a long-range sniper rifle, observing them with eight-times magnification, which is why he didnt notice anything suspicious. Getting distracted during a battle with a boss is life-threatening, getting distracted in front of a tomb-bearing zombie is just as good as committing suicide; If the tomb-bearing zombie hadnt flinched from Song Jian poking its eye, causing it to twist its body, the shot would have hit directly, causing weak point damage, the boss would really have been taken by this sneak attacker; Thinking about it, Song Jian broke out in a cold sweat: If he aimed for me and not the boss Thinking of that, Song Jian immediately pulled out a Vitality Recovery Fruit, bumping his vitality, which had dropped below half, back up; Little Cheap Brother, someone wants to steal our monster! From a distance, Li Keer yelled out in frustration; I know, Keer, be careful, dont show your head. Hes carrying a sniper rifle, he might blow your head off! Song Jian replied; Li Keer hid behind the Ghost Tree, her little eyes flickering, her brows furrowed. After thinking for a while, she took out a fingernail-sized egg from her inventory. The eggs shell was purple, with tiny golden specks on it, looking like stars. Looks like I have to hatch it now! Li Keer sighed like a grown-up, frowning as she pricked her finger, squeezing the wound hard; This was a pet egg, probably the first one in the game. Li Keer received a task to enhance the attributes of the pet egg, but she hadnt had time to complete it yet. If she hatched it now, the enhancement task would fail; Li Keer frowned, struggling for a while, only managing to squeeze out a drop of blood which she smeared onto the shell of the egg; When the blood touched the eggshell, it stirred for a moment before slowly dissipating, as if it was absorbed by the egg. In an instant, a dazzling golden light appeared. Crack crack- Cracks began to form on the eggshells surface and in a short while, a translucent bird the size of a fist emerged from the shell; The eggshell began to slowly dissolve and as the little bird bent down to eat it all, its body seemed to grow a little more; After fluffing up its feathers twice, the little bird took flight, hovering in front of Keer; The bird was covered in light purple feathers, its ruby-red eyes two bright spots on its translucent body, making it look like a piece of crystal artwork; Youre purple, so Ill call you Little Purple. Keer looked at the bird, the corner of her mouth curling into a smile, as she reached out to pat its head. Chirp chirp- Little Purple chirped as if in agreement with the name she had given; Little Purple, find the person who wants to attack us! Lee Keer commanded; The air around Little Purple began to ripple, making her formerly translucent body fully invisible, just like a body of clear fluid in motion. If you didnt look carefully, you would have difficulty spotting her; Leaving a vague trace in the air, Little Purple flew into the distance; Keers eyes were half-closed, her vision now synchronized with Little Purple, feeling as if she herself were flying through the air. She flew over the forest, crossing a small path, and in the middle of a dried-up lake, in an abandoned wooden pavilion, Zhao Sihai was lying on a bench, aiming his sniper rifle at the tree where Song Jian was hiding; Damn it, if it the boss hadnt moved, the last hit would have been mine! Zhao Sihai was burning with rage, his eyes glowing red; The person who landed the last hit on the boss would get one-third of the experience points. For a seventh level boss monster, one-third of its experience points were enough for Zhao Sihai to level up once more. Now, Zhao Sihai had only inflicted over a hundred points of damage on the boss, earning him just over a hundred experience points. This amount of experience was equivalent to killing a normal mutated zombie. Although he also earned the right to collect the dropped items, how on earth could Zhao Sihai now dare to fight over the spoils with Song Jian? Once I kill you, everything will be mine! Zhao Sihai had already noticed five or six items that the boss had dropped beside it. There were two blue-quality items, the rest green-quality, and even one item emanating an intense black light. All this nearly drove Zhao Sihai insane with jealousy. I should have shot that kid first instead of trying to nab the last hit on that boss! Zhao Sihai regretted a bit; However, this thought was fleeting. If he hadnt inflicted any damage on the boss, he wouldnt have been able to claim the loot from the boss. If the dropped loot remained unclaimed, it would disappear after a period of time instead of letting someone else profit from it; You jerk, so it was you, hmph! With her eyes closed, Li Keer huffed softly and looked towards the direction where Song Jian was hiding. At this moment, while Song Jian was hidden behind a tree, he was unsure of what to do next. He knew the range of the sniper rifle was wide, and only from hearing the gunshots could he tell that the person aiming at him was in the direction of the park entrance, but he had no idea where exactly the person was. What should I do? Just drag it out until nightfall? Song Jian furrowed his brow; If it dragged on until nightfall, he could take advantage of the night to search for that person. However, monsters became more violent at night, and that person wouldnt keep watching him. Furthermore, even if that person were to leave, Song Jian wouldnt know; Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly heard Li Keers voice. Little Cheap Brother, I found that guy. Im sharing my vision with you, accept it! Soon, a system notification popped up in front of Song Jian; System: Player Li Keer has requested vision sharing with you, do you agree? Shared vision? What kind of skill is that? Song Jian was confused but chose to accept nonetheless. Song Jian immediately felt as if he had gained another pair of eyes, which were looking at the ground from the air. For a moment, he felt slightly dizzy, and quickly closed his eyes to feel better; Thats the little pavilion in the middle of the park? Through Little Purples vision, Song Jian surveyed the surroundings, finally identifying the persons whereabouts; This little pavilion was at least five to six hundred meters away from the ghost tree forest where Song Jian was hiding. No wonder he had only vaguely sensed someones gaze but couldnt identify that persons location; So its you, hmph, as long as I know where you are, things will become much easier. Just you wait! Song Jians eyes flashed with a murderous intent; In this game, Song Jian had always been reluctant to hunt down players. After all, everyone only had one life in the game. If you die in the game, you die in real life as well. But now, Song Jian had sentenced Zhao Sihai to death in his heart; Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Small Pavilion Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Small Pavilion Translator: 549690339 | Zhao Sihais eight-fold scope was always aiming at the Ghost Tree where Song Jian was hiding. Each shot with the M24 required the bolt to be pulled back. The time it took was short for ordinary people, but for Song Jian who was already at level seven, a second or two was enough time to do a lot of things. Therefore, even though Zhao Sihai still had the upper hand, he was panicking on the inside, daring not to let his guard down for a moment. Sweat was slowly seeping from Zhao Sihais forehead. Afraid to wipe it away, he watched as a drop slid pass his eyebrows, and fell into his eye. Zhao Sihai felt a sting and involuntarily twitched his eye. Just then, the Ghost Tree he had been aiming at suddenly had a shadow dart out from the left. Zhao Sihai pulled the trigger instinctively. Bang- With a loud bang, a look of joy filled Zhao Sihais face. Hit! he exclaimed. But before Zhao Sihai could even get up, through his eight-fold scope, he saw another figure dash out from the right side of the Ghost Tree. The object he hit earlier turned out to be nothing more than a worn-out blood-stained shirt. Damn, how can this be! Zhao Sihai was momentarily panicked, quickly pulled the bolt back, but when he went to aim at Song Jian again, he found the man had begun to serpentinely move. After Song Jian used his shirt to obscure Zhao Sihais view, he rushed from behind the Ghost Tree towards Zhao Sihais position, zigzagging his way through treetops and rocks, avoiding the enemys line of sight. With Song J fans agility of level 5, his running speed could already rival an elite human athlete. Zhao Sihai was caught off guard, trying to predict Song Jians movement to secure a hit. Bang- Another Ghost Tree behind Song Jian was shot, leaving a large crater the size of a bowl. Zhao Sihais right hand shook slightly as he pulled back the rifle bolt again, searching for Song Jian. Bang, bang,bang- Wood chips flew, rocks crumbled. Song Jian managed to avoid several attacks from Zhao Sihai by relying on his own speed and surrounding objects. After several empty shots, Zhao Sihai slowly began to panic. Seeing his ammo pouch was reduced to only five or six bullets, he didnt dare to shoot recklessly. He took a glance at the dry lake in the center of the pavilion and the wide-open area dozens of meters around him and felt a little relieved. Even if he manages to close in, without any cover around here, he can only be an easy target for me! Zhao Sihai muttered to himself. Sniper bullets were too expensive. Zhao Sihai had only managed to buy regular bullets for his sniper rifle. The higher-damage explosive and armor-piercing bullets were merely a fantasy for him. If not for Song Jian giving him thirty Doomsday Coins yesterday, he wouldnt have been able to afford even these few bullets. After Song Jian threw out his coat, he revealed a Zombie Commander Armor on his upper body. The metal scales shimmered under the sun, making Song Jian look like a medieval warrior launching an assault to his enemies. After reaching a large rock on the edge of the Central Lake, Song Jian began to rest, panting heavily. The short distance of a few hundred meters had taken a lot out of him, leaving him on the verge of life and death, like dancing on the edge of a cliff where any misstep could lead to disaster. He consumed another Vitality Recovery Fruit, refilling his Vitality Points. Now, there were only three Vitality Recovery Fruits1 left in his inventory. If it werent for you, my losses wouldnt have been this great! Song Jian cursed inwardly. items like the Vitality Recovery Fruit was like a trump card that could turn the tide of the battle before any healing potions were available. If not for it, Song Jian wouldnt have dared to charge at Zhao Sihai. Instead, he would have picked up the loot dropped by the boss and run away immediately. Come on, I want to see how youre going to cross! Zhao Sihai was staring at the rock several dozen meters away, mumbling to himself. Song Jian, hiding behind the rock, was out of ideas for a moment. The emptiness in front of him was a wide-open field plus a dried-up Central Lake. If he wanted to get to the pavilion in the middle of the lake, it would take at least ten seconds; enough time for the other side to shoot five to six rounds. Without any cover, Song Jian didnt dare to bet his life on the opponents accuracy. Keer, can you distract him for a bit? Give me a few seconds, that would be enough! Song Jian turned to Li Keer who was hiding a few Ghost Trees away from him. Emmmm, Little Cheap Brother, I can let Little Purple distract him, but Little Purples attack is too weak, Im afraid she couldnt last long Keer seemed hesitant. Its fine, a few seconds will do Song Jians spirit perked up. With just a few seconds, he could rush within ten meters of the man. By that time, an Earth Teeth Assault would surely make the man regret his life! Alright then. Keer seemed a bit hesitant. Little Purple had just been summoned, her attack was extremely weak. Even an ordinary human being could kill her easily if they managed to grab her. Little Purple, attack that man! Ke er commanded mentally. Chirp chirp- A sound from Little Purple came across Keers ear. Zhao Sihai wiped the sweat from the corner of his eye during the pause. His breathing began to increase, tightly staring at the rock. The moment he noticed any movements, he would pull the trigger. He has at most half vitality left. All 1 need is one shot, and 1 can bring him down. I still have the upper hand! Zhao Sihai analyzed calmly, self-motivating himself. Just then, Zhao Sihai suddenly felt a weak current of air coming from above. He looked up instinctively but found nothing. Study it carefully, Zhao Sihai suddenly widened his eyes, what was that? About a dozen meters above his head, a transparent mass of air was falling quickly towards him. The fist-sized mass, barely noticeable unless you had sharp eyes like Zhao Sihai, was incredibly fast. Before Zhao Sihai could even react, the thing landed on his face with a smack. A sharp pain came from his right eye, a critical hit of over 30 points floated above his head. System: Li Keers pet Little Purple has attacked you, causing a critical damage of 32 points to your right eye, leading to functional damage. Your right eye is blinded. Ah, whats this On reflex, Zhao Sihai sprang up from the wooden bench, waving his arms wildly to guard his face. Blood trickled from his right eye, staining half of his face red. The muscles on his face twisted in pain. Zhao Sihais mind went blank as the sudden attack sent him into a panic. At this moment, Song Jian, like a freed tiger, rushed towards the small pavilion in the center of the lake. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Understanding Skills Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Understanding Skills Translator: 549690339 Hey, well done, Little Purple! Seeing how Little Purple had inflicted over thirty critical damage points on Zhao Sihai, Li Keer was so excited that she nearly jumped for joy. Little Purple was just freshly hatched, and nearly had no attack power. Its main purpose right now was to share its field of vision and to act as a scout. For Song Jians sake, Li Keer was ready to sacrifice Little Purple, but she did not expect such an astonishing outcome. Taking advantage of this moment, Song Jian had already rushed into the dried-up central lake. However, he did not run in a straight line, but continued with his zigzag route. Zhao Sihai was swaying his hands about, trying to shoo away Little Purple. He couldnt see Little Purple but he could sense its presence. I seem to have overlooked somethingZhao Sihai suddenly realized with a change in expression. Damn, that guy will seize this opportunity to charge at me. Only now did he remember Song Jian. Despite the stinging pain in his eyes, he gazed out of the wooden pavilion to see Song Jian who had already sprinted into the central lake and was rapidly heading towards him. Ignoring Little Purple, Zhao Sihai quickly picked up his sniper rifle. Without even using the scope, he pulled the trigger in Song Jians direction. Boom- Less than one foot to the left of Song Jian, dirt spewed up to three feet high, forming a large, deep pit on the ground. Even while sprinting, Song Jian continually switched directions to dodge. The power of the sniper rifle was too great for Song Jian not to defend against. Boom, Boom, Boom- After missing several shots, Zhao Sihai was left with just two sniper bullets. His eyes glistening with a wolf-like determination. If he doesnt die, then 1 will! Taking a deep breath, he endured the excruciating pain to calm himself. Little Purple was constantly attacking him from above, pecking at his head. But it didnt do much damage, occasionally jumping out a number -1 or -2. Song Jian was getting closer and closer to the wooden pavilion, but Zhao Sihai didnt pull the trigger. He just stood there like a statue, aiming his sniper rifle at Song Jian. Thirty meters Twenty-five meters Twenty meters Song Jian was getting closer and closer to Zhao Sihai. Zhao Sihai held his sniper rifle, its barrel slightly swinging but never leaving Song Jians body. He knew he didnt have many chances. If he failed, and Song Jian got close, Song Jian would definitely not let him go. In the dark, Zhao Sihai felt that even with his eyes closed, he could still sense Song Jians presence. His spirit had locked on him, even with his eyes shut, he could see his opponents charging movements. Thats the feeling, thats it Zhao Sihai trembled with excitement. He felt that his next shot would definitely hit Song Jian. He had never been so confident. Boom- As Song Jian charged within a range of ten meters, Zhao Sihai finally pulled the trigger. This shot was aimed perfectly in Song Jians path, making it seem as if Song Jian had run into the bullet himself. A colossal vitality loss of one hundred and eighty points floated above Song Jians head. His body violently convulsed, revealing a patch of shattered armor around the size of a fist on his shoulder with radial fractures around it. Behind the broken armor was a bloody, deep hole where you could see white bones, blood vessels, and nerve tissues. His entire left shoulder seemed to be on the verge of being ripped off. Song Jian felt a burst of severe pain, then a numbness spread from the wound. He could no longer feel his left shoulder, and his left arm was hanging limply, swinging back and forth with his momentum. I hit him! Zhao Sihai thrilled inwardly. System: You have understood the skill Hearts Eye in combat. A melodious system prompt resounded by Zhao Sihais ear, making him burst into laughter. Haha, fortune favors the brave. Just like in real life, you have to dare to fight in the game too. I will definitely make a name for myself in this bizarre game! Zhao Sihai laughed uproariously. He hadnt realized that even though he had hit Song Jian with one shot, he didnt kill him. In Zhaos mind, nobody could have more than a hundred and fifty vitality points. Even a level seven player, having lost a hundred and eighty vitality points, wouldnt be much different from a corpse. By the time Zhao Sihai looked at Song Jian with a face full of joy, he found Song Jian bending over with his right hand pressing against the ground. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped energy cluster charged towards Zhao Sihai. A deafening sound heralded the arrival of something with a chilling presence, radiating from his neck down his spine to the back of his head. Every hair on his forearm stood on end from the incoming threat. Zhao Sihai had experienced this before when he was kidnapped by a few men dressed in black. When one of them pressed a gun against his forehead, he felt the same way, scaring him enough to wet his pants. How could this happen Zhao Sihai couldnt fathom why Song Jian was still alive but now wasnt the time to ponder this, he needed to dive away. But as he moved, the fang-shaped energy cluster also slightly changed direction, colliding harshly against him. Boom- Zhao Sihais massive body was thrown into the air, suffering more than sixty points of damage, and his legs snapped. His chest and stomach were in severe pain, and a foul taste filled his mouth as he spewed out a mouthful of blood. The original hundred vitality points Zhao Sihai had were reduced to less than five after this hit. System: Your vitality is down to three points, you are in a critical state, and your speed is reduced by 100%. You will die if you dont get effective treatment within 30 seconds! Whywhy is this happening Zhao Sihai looked blankly at the sky, his entire body devoid of energy. He couldnt even twitch his little finger, could only wait silently for death to come. Song Jian glanced at the wound on his left arm, which was the closest he had ever come to death. Being able to personally experience the power of a sniper rifle and not die was something very few people could do in the real world. Surgical Treatment! A ray of white light appeared out of thin air and fell on his wound, instantly making the numb left arm wound feel refreshing. Threads of pain began to emerge and the previous broken bones and bleeding had also disappeared. From severe injury to moderate injury, the potential of this surgical treatment is greater than 1 had imagined! A hint of surprise shone in Song Jians eyes. Standing up, Song Jian looked towards the wooden pavilion, Zhao Sihai was lying on the floor of the pavilion. If it wasnt for the faint rising and falling of his chest, Song Jian would have thought that he was already dead. Sniper rifle! A scorching desire appeared in Song Jians eyes. Such a powerful weapon, once he obtained it, would be a huge boost to his strength. Thinking of this, Song Jian couldnt help but quicken his pace and rushed towards the wooden pavilion. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Destruction Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Destruction Translator: 549690339 Zhao Sihai knew he had lost the gamble, and the bet he placed was his own life. Seeing Song Jian rushing towards him, he accepted his fate with calmness in his eyes. The winner is king, and the loser is the enemy. Huh, this time, Im just unlucky Zhao Sihai muttered softly, his gaze falling on the M24 sniper rifle in his arms. He knew why Song Jian was rushing at him so quickly. His goal was definitely the sniper rifle in his hands. A self-mocking smile appeared on Zhao Sihais face, realizing that he was not even worth a sniper rifle. What 1 cant have, 1 wont let you have either. Hatred appeared on Zhao Sihais face. After staring at the sniper rifle for a moment, he chose to destroy it. Click- A crisp cracking sound came from inside the sniper rifle. The entire gun started to disintegrate, turning into crystal-clear light points and slowly disappearing. Song Jian rushed into the pavilion, only to see the sniper rifle already halfway disintegrated and quickly vanishing. His face turned grim. Haha, theres no way 1 would let you have this sniper rifle. Zhao Sihai laughed heartily, spitting out blood as he spoke to Song Jian. Seeing Song Jians flushed face made Zhao Sihai feel very satisfied. This sniper rifle had immense power. For any player, it was a deadly weapon capable of killing most players instantly from a kilometer away. After disintegrating the sniper rifle, Zhao Sihai closed his eyes, looking ready to die. For a moment, Song Jian couldnt bring himself to attack. Killing him now, isnt it the same as murdering someone in reality? Doubts began to seep into Song Jians heart. His past twenty-year life experience in reality made it hard for him to accept becoming a murderer. While hesitating, Song Jian suddenly noticed the ring on Zhao Sihais right index finger starting to disintegrate into tiny pieces of light. He immediately realized that Zhao Sihai was taking the opportunity to destroy all the items in his inventory and on his body. You deserve to die! Song Jians eyes turned red with anger as he felt a surge of fury rush to his head. His own mercy had become a tool for the other party to mock him with. Song Jian quickly drew his pistol, aimed it at Zhao Sihais forehead, and pulled the trigger. Bang! A hole as thick as a finger appeared on Zhao Sihais forehead. System: You have killed player Zhao Sihai. The system determines this as self-defense; this kill does not increase your Kill Value. Zhao Sihais mouth curled up slightly, as if mocking Song Jians tenderness, giving him the opportunity to destroy all the items and equipment in his inventory. Song Jian realized that Zhao Sihai was destroying all the items he had, which filled him with rage and led him to kill Zhao Sihai. But after calming down and looking at Zhao Sihais body, a complex feeling emerged in his heart. With a soft sigh, Song Jian felt as if he had stepped onto a completely different path. After Zhao Sihais death, a package emitting a faint glow appeared next to his body. It contained all the supplies he had left behind. When a character dies in the game, all the items in their inventory and on their body will drop. Song Jian shook his head and touched the package. Immediately, a supply interface appeared before his eyes. Just as expected, Zhao Sihai had almost destroyed all his items. In the supply interface, only three items were left: a bullet for a 7.72 mm M24 sniper rifle, three Doomsday Coins, and a Skill Scroll. Doomsday Coins cannot be destroyed. The sniper rifle bullet was obviously left behind by Zhao Sihai to mock Song Jian, but the appearance of the Skill Scroll surprised Song Jian. Why would he leave me a Skill Scroll? Song Jian raised his eyebrows somewhat disbelievingly. The value of a Skill Scroll was huge. Even basic passive skills were sold for more than five hundred Doomsday Coins in the Doomsday Supermarket. Song Jian focused on the Skill Scroll, and soon, the properties of the Skill Scroll slowly emerged. Skill Scroll: Eye of the Mind; Effect, use to acquire Eye of the Mind skill. Eye of the Mind (Active), first level, skill effect, using mental lock on target has a 15% chance to find the targets weak spot without alerting the target. Can be used in conjunction with other skills; Skill cost: 10 Spirit Points. Beneath the properties of the Skill Scroll was a line of yellow text explaining. If the items dropped from the target upon death is less than three kinds, a random skill from the targets skill bar will be dropped! This system is quite ruthless. Although it says its random, I bet its taken the most valuable skill from Zhao Sihais skill bar. Song Jian took a deep breath, realizing that if it wasnt for Zhao Sihai destroying all his items and equipment, this skill wouldnt have appeared in the supply interface. This is clearly a support skill, and whats more, it consumes Spirit Points. 1 finally have a mainstream skill. Song Jian always believed that skills should consume Spirit Points, not Vitality Points. The active skills he had before all consumed Vitality Points, which made Song Jian feel that those skills consuming Vitality Points were all non-mainstream. Emptied the supply interface, Song Jian decided to use the Skill Scroll. Little Cheap Brother, lets quickly pick up the items dropped by the boss. Li Keer shouted from the dried-up lakeside. Right, there are still the items dropped by the boss! Song Jian slapped his forehead, almost forgetting about it. He threw a glance back at Zhao Sihais body, let out a sigh, and rushed to the stone forest. The two quickly returned to the stone forest. In the middle of the toppled stone tablets lay the body of the undead zombie beast, with several items dropped next to it. Why is this item emitting black light? Li Keer curiously picked up the only item emitting black light. Items in the game were categorized based on their quality, ranging from damaged, ordinary, excellent, to outstanding, assigned the colors grey, white, green, and blue respectively. Beyond these were the rare silver and gold items. But black items were unheard of. This looks like the stone tablet carried on the back of the boss its an accessory, but the attributes are trash, only increases one Vitality Point! Li Keer read the black items attributes and immediately scrunched her face, tossing it to Song Jian. Little Cheap Brother, this item can be brought back to the real world. You should keep it. Li Keer smiled cutely as she spoke. Unknown Tablet (Black), Accessory, Equip Effect: Increase one Vitality Point; Use Requirement: none; Can be brought out of the game: yes. Song Jian shook his head and placed the stone tablet into the inventory column. Li Keer then picked up two blue-quality items, one in each hand, scrutinizing them with furrowed brows, seemingly finding it difficult to make a decision. After a long while, Li Keer handed the item in her right hand to Song Jian and said, Little Cheap Brother, we each get a blue-quality item. This one is for you! Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Pendant Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Pendant Translator: 549690339 Song Jian could naturally see the properties of these two items. The remarkable item given to him by Li Keer was called Reality Pouch Extension Slot, which could expand the pouch column to carry an additional item into the real world; And the item Li Keer chose was a blue-quality hat. This hat, fashioned like an owl, came with an Eagle Eye Skill that offered a +10 vision effect; Li Keer must have liked the design of this hat, as she hesitated for a while before choosing it; Of the other remaining green-quality materials, Song Jian only chose the ones useful for making medicine, giving the rest to Li Keer; After splitting the loot, the two shared a smile and continued to gather Yin Soul Ghost Trees; Song Jian immediately used the Reality Pouch Extension Slot. His pouch originally had just one gold-bordered slot. Now, there were two, meaning that Song Jian could bring two items from the game into the real world each time he exited the game; Song Jian was unsure whether further Yin Soul Ghost Trees would appear after these ones had been gathered. While ordinary trees used to grow back the day after they were chopped down, some special trees, like the pine tree that emitted a golden light, would not reappear; Heave-ho, heave-ho Just as Song Jian was gathering the Yin Soul Ghost Trees, he glanced at Li Keer and saw her wielding a small pickaxe, hammering at a stele; Song Jian was shocked and hurriedly asked, Keer, what are you doing? Li Keer turned her head and smiled, Little Cheap Brother, Im gathering stone materials. Its easier to extract than tree materials. These steles could also be gathered? Song Jian was taken aback. After all, these steles had perhaps been around for hundreds of years, and the inscriptions on them might have been written by someone famous. Each one was a historical relic. Looking at the shattered steles that Li Keer struck apart, Song Jian was left speechless; Alright then, its just a game after all, Song Jian thought to himself; Time flew by quickly. Hours later, Song Jian had completely gathered all the Yin Soul Ghost Trees around him, leaving behind nothing but low stumps. By now, he had more than a hundred thousand units of wood in his inventory, including thirteen Yin Soul Woods; Glancing at the sky, he noticed that quite some time remained before sunset. Song Jian looked at Li Keer then began walking toward a stele; Thump, thump, thump- After three hits, the stele shattered, and a white light flew into Song Jians inventory; Three hundred and sixty-eight units of stone materials. How can there be so many? Song Jian was startled. Looking at the steles, there were several hundred. This made Song Jian excited, Seems like I can gather all the resources for my safe house construction today. Haha! System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 2; The efficiency of mining rocks increased by 10% System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 3; The efficiency of mining rocks increased by 15% System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 4; The efficiency of mining rocks increased by 20% In just a few hours, Song Jian gathered hundreds of steles. Perhaps because these steles have a higher level than the usual stones, Song Jians Mining Skill improved rapidly. In a matter of hours, it had already upgraded to Level 4; Little Cheap Brother, its getting dark. Should we leave? Li Keer checked the sky. It was about six or seven in the evening, half an hour more till nightfall. Glancing at his inventory, his stone materials were nearly a hundred thousand units. Ahead were around thirty to fifty steles. After some hesitation, Song Jian gritted his teeth and said, Lets gather all these steles before we go. Monsters regained their original properties and doubled their strength at night. Ordinary players couldnt compete with them. Only Song Jian dared to venture out in the night; The world gradually grew darker and quieter. Li Keer was no longer gathering stones but stayed close to Song Jian instead. From time to time, she looked fearfully into the pitch darkness; Theres one last stele. Well go back after gathering it, Song Jian rubbed Li Keers head comfortingly; Alright, alright. It feels scary here at night, Li Keer nodded; Song Jian swung his fists at the last stele; Clang- Phew-Its so hard! Song Jian felt as though he had hit an alloy of steel. The stele did not budge, and the recoil made it feel as if his hand bones would snap; Just then, a silver gleam from the crescent moon in the sky fell on the stele, which immediately absorbed it, plunging the surroundings back into darkness; Song Jian blinked. What had just happened was momentary and felt like an illusion. He turned to look at Li Keer, who was staring with her mouth agape and a surprised look on her face; This stele seems different from the others Song Jian mumbled, stroking his chin; Has this stele become spirit-possessed? Li Keer suddenly suggested; I hope not Song Jian frowned. The moonlight being absorbed earlier by the stele was very reminiscent of the shadow he saw on the roof. This made him start to have second thoughts; After waiting for a long time without anything unusual happening, Song Jian threw a punch out of curiosity. Crack, a crack on the steles surface appeared, running from top to bottom; Crack, crack- Watch, in shock, the stele emitted a series of cracking sounds. And in just a short while, the entire meter-high stele shattered before Song Jians eyes; Song Jian glanced at his fist. The pain from the first punch had just subsided and the second one had managed to shatter the entire stele. It felt a bit unrealistic; System: You have gathered 3000 units of stone materials; System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 5; Mining Skill: Passive, Level 5, Efficiency of mining rocks increased by 30%, and chances of obtaining rare stones increased by 10%; The three thousand units of stone materials were five to six times more than what he got from the other steles. Furthermore, Song Jian had only recently reached Level 4 in his Mining Skill. There was still a long way to go before reaching Level 5. But now, it had unexpectedly maxed out; Is this what sudden happiness feels like? Song Jian felt like a giant pie had hit him in the head, leaving him feeling slightly dizzy and hypoxic; The last stele had disintegrated into a pile of rubble, leaving behind a three-inch-high stump. On the smooth surface of the stump was a pendant-like item that appeared out of nowhere and was gleaming; This pendant-like item looked like a hollow Hexagram Array and was made of a peculiar metal; Whoosh- The moment the pendant appeared, before Song Jian could react, it flew toward him as if it had a mind of its own, disappeared into his body; Suddenly, Song Jian felt a burning sensation in his chest. When he lifted his armor, he saw a pattern identical to the pendant on his chest. The pattern was slightly raised, as if it had grown out from his muscle; Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 80: The Villa is Occupied Chapter 80: Chapter 80: The Villa is Occupied Translator: 549690339 Night Slayer (Foundation), Category: Integrated Hexagram Array, Usage Effect 1: At night, attack power increases by 15%; Usage Effect 2: At night, automatically absorbs moon essence to enhance physical qualities; Usage Effect 3: At night, capable of morphing into a dark cloud, immune to physical attacks, increases resistance by 100%, and can fly on air, inflicting (30+200%*Spirit) damage to targets within range every 10 seconds, dark cloud state lasts for 60 seconds, consumes 1 Spirit Point per second, cooldown time 30 minutes, this skill can be actively released and canceled prematurely; Usage Effect 4: Can be embedded with six spirit talismans to further increase power; What is this thing? Song Jian was somewhat surprised, looking at the Hexagram Star pattern attributes that had merged into his body. Little Cheap Brother, what happened to you? Keer asked Song Jian curiously, Why did you take off your clothes? Cant you see the pattern on my chest? Song Jian looked blank and asked back. What pattern? Theres nothing on your chest! Keer looked confused. Could it be that only 1 can see it? Song Jian muttered to himself. Little Cheap Brother, lets go quickly. Its so dark here, and Im a little scared! Keer whispered, grabbing Song Jians clothes. Alright, alright, lets leave right away Song Jian smiled slightly, holding Keers hand as they walked out of the park. The night was a time for monsters to rampage, and the roars and howls of various creatures echoed around them. Each one emitted a ferocious aura. Song Jian, holding Keer, summoned his motorcycle and raced towards the highway. Yesterday, the mutated zombies on the highway were cleaned up, but they were reappearing one by one. It wouldnt be long before the highway was once again swarming with zombies just like before. In just a matter of minutes, Song Jian arrived back at Camel Square. Keer, do you want to go back to your place or come with me to my safe house? Song Jian asked. Perhaps it was because they were back in familiar territory, but Keer was once again as lively as ever. She jumped off the motorcycle and waved to Song Jian, Little Cheap Brother, 111 go back to my own safe house. That bar is a great place, and 1 want to keep it for myself. I cant let anyone else take it away from me. Song Jian nodded and said, Alright, if theres anything, just have Little Purple come look for me. This game surprisingly didnt allow players to add friends, nor did it have various channels, something Song Jian complained about more than once. Watching Keer leave, Song Jian headed towards his own safe house. As soon as he approached the villas wall, Song Jian could hear noise coming from inside, as if there were many people in there. Song Jians face darkened. He had spent thousands of wood and hundreds of stone materials to fortify the villas walls. Ordinary mutated zombies wouldnt be able to break through its defenses. But he didnt expect that just after leaving for a day, someone had occupied the place. Seeing the broken door, Song Jians face became even grimmer, and the anger in his heart erupted. Without any countermeasures, even the strongest defenses would be destroyed by people. Song Jian entered the courtyard and discovered five or six people gathered around a bonfire. The door of the villa had traces of being hammered and chiseled, indicating they were attempting to enter the villa but hadnt managed to break through yet. The main door of the villa had lower defenses compared to the courtyard gate, but if they wanted to destroy it, that low-level defense wouldnt stand a chance against them. Perhaps they were too tired or had exhausted too much energy breaking the courtyard gate, so they hadnt entered the villa yet. Boss, this place has such good defenses, do you think someone chose it as their safe house? A17 or 18-year-old teenager asked worriedly by the bonfire. Hmph, even if there is someone, it must be a lone wolf. We have so many people, do we need to be afraid of them? A twentysomething with red hair scooped canned food with his hands, eating and talking at the same time. Thats right, there are so many of us, and our boss is already a level 4 guy. With him around, no one dares to mess with us! The other few people chimed in loudly. Zhao Liu had a smug smile on his face, eyeing the villas wall. When he went hunting for mutated zombies today, he had spotted the wall made of level 3 wood and level 1 stone, which required a large amount of wood and stone materials. He knew that just by doing some mental calculations, it would take at least 10,000 units of wood to build a level 3 wooden wall around the villa. Perhaps this person spends every day gathering materials, so thats how they collected so much wood and stone. But their own level mustnt be high, and they must be very weak in strength. Zhao Liu thought to himself. At that moment, a teenager sitting next to Zhao Liu screamed and retreated, hiding behind Zhao Liu as if seeing a ghost. B-boss, look over there, theres a zombie Zhao Liu was startled and frowned when he heard the words theres a zombie. He slapped the boys head and scolded him, Fuck! Havent you seen a zombie before? Ive killed more than a dozen by myself! Theres nothing to be afraid of! Several people looked over to see a dark figure slowly approaching them from the courtyard gate. Brothers, grab your weapons; its just one Zhao Liu stood up and shouted loudly. Boss, it seems, it doesnt seem to be a zombie. Its a person! someone hesitated. Zhao Liu was taken aback and squinted his eyes. Indeed, the other party was wearing metal armor, holding a dagger, and displayed a level above their head. Zhao Lius heart skipped a beat. Level 7! A bad feeling surged in his heart, and he quickly sheathed his weapon and put on a smiling face, Brother, I wonder what business you have in our base? Zhao Liu deliberately emphasized the word base, hoping that the person in front of him would back off. Your base? Song Jian smiled and opened his minds safety valve completely after killing Zhao Sihai. He no longer had any scruples about killing. In this world, there are always some people who want to dig their own graves! Song Jian had an inexplicable surge of rage in his heart. He didnt notice that on his chest, the Hexagram Star Array diagram was faintly emitting black light. Either get the fuck out of my house, or die! Song Jian spoke coldly, his right hand gripping the dagger tightly. What did you say, kid? The group of people surrounding the bonfire all stood up, pulling out their weapons. Some were armed with knives and swords, some with firearms, all aimed at Song Jian. A touch of coldness appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. The highest level among these people was only level 4, and most of them were level 2 or 3 players, hardly any different from ordinary people in Song Jians eyes. These people had vitality points between 70 and 100. With Song Jians current strength, he could essentially kill one with a single strike, and their attacks wouldnt pose a threat to Song Jian, who had over 200 vitality points. It would only consume at most half of his vitality and result in all of them being killed. Song Jian stooped down slightly, preparing to make his move. Zhao Liu noticed the expression on Song Jians face and seemed to think of something terrifying. He hurriedly shouted, Everyone, put your fucking weapons away, or do you want to die? Hurry, put them away! Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Bonfire Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Bonfire Translator: 549690339 The crowd, hearing Zhao Lius words, froze simultaneously. Even Song Jian paused, suppressing the rage boiling within him, and looked over at Zhao Liu. Apologies. We didnt know that this villa was already occupied, Zhao Liu moved forward with his face full of smiles and bowed, Im sincerely sorry for the intrusion. We will leave at once. Dammit, you got me all mixed up. Song Jians expression remained emotionless, but the intense killing intent he had been holding back seemed to dissipate, and the sudden surge of violent emotions gradually faded. Watching Zhao Lius repeated efforts to restrain the others and have them put away their weapons, Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of boredom. He waved his hand toward them, indicating for them to leave. Again, my deepest apologies Zhao Liu continued to apologize as he bent over to Song Jian, hastily leading a few people out of the villa. After going several hundred meters, Zhao Liu went pale and started sweating profusely. Boss, what happened just now? A man next to him asked in confusion. Dont ask. Just remember to stay away from him if you see him again. Never confront him directly, or you will die, Zhao Liu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, shaking as he spoke. Boss, hes just a higher rank, isnt he? Whats there to be afraid of? 1 dont believe we cant fight him off with all of us combined. Boss, youre being too After a long hesitation, the man finally found the right word, Merciful! You mean to say I was being too cowardly, right? Didnt you notice? We all had weapons against him and he didnt seem scared at all. In fact, he seemed rather excited. Zhao Liu forcefully slapped the back of the mans head, speaking with a touch of disappointment. Excited? They exchanged glances and felt a chill run down their spines, along with a sense of lingering fear. Hecould he be a serial killer, or fugitive, in the real world? One person hesitantly asked. Alright, lets not talk about him anymore. Just remember what I said. Lets find a place to stay for now, and well look for a new place tomorrow, Zhao Liu slightly regained his color and shook his head. I feel bad about the bonfire 1 just lit, that cost me three pieces of wood. A young man who was shorter than the others muttered softly, but no one paid him any attention. They seemed crestfallen and followed behind Zhao Liu, knowing that it was undoubtedly a blow to their morale to be frightened off by just one person. Watching the six men disappear into the distance, Song Jian felt the killing intent return again. This time, it gave him pause. What has happened to me? Why am I so bloodthirsty? Could it be that killing someone has changed me this way? Have 1 turned into a killer? Song Jian knitted his brows and his thoughts descended into chaos. What he didnt see was a faint light radiating from the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest. All just ants. Killing them would make no difference. The strong one is always destined to stand above all. Life is so fragile, just a slight pinch can end them! Those six men offended you! Chase them down! Kill them all! Kill! This is only a game, slaying others is its eternal theme! Kill them all! Kill, kill, kill Song Jian looked pale as death, sweat dripping from his body. A whisper echoed in his ear, like a girls tantalizing singing, which incited his violent emotions once again. Get out of my head! Song Jian roared furiously, and punched the ground. Bang- The hard ground was dented under his fist. As pain shot up his arm, the whispering in his ear gradually disappeared. Song Jian panted heavily and slumped on the ground. What is happening to me? Song Jians eyes were bloodshot, feeling more weary than the entire fight with the boss. His forehead throbbed and he looked drenched as if he had just come out of water. Looking back, Song Jian was engulfed by fear. He almost transformed into a mindless beast, only knowing to kill. His self-awareness would be gone and even if he survived, he would be no more than a walking corpse. I almost died just now Song Jian gasped, a look of shock flashed in his eyes. System: You have successfully passed the Night Slayer trial, thus your Willpower attribute has increased by 3 points. System: The Night Slayer has begun to merge with you. The fusion will take 12 game hours. After the fusion, your physical characteristics will be greatly improved. So it is this thing Song Jian touched his chest and felt the Hexagram Array Diagram emitting a faint warmth into his body. This warmth was barely noticeable unless he paid close attention to it. Willpower attribute? There isnt such an attribute in the personal interface! Song Jian glanced at the system prompt and was rather puzzled. When he opened his personal interface, he found an additional line of secondary attributes beneath the six major attributes. However, the only thing listed in Song Jians secondary attributes was a single Willpower: 9. There was so much left to explore in this game, Song Jian sighed and closed the attribute interface; After Song Jian regained his composure, a faint silvery radiance appeared in the sky and slowly drifted towards him. After shrouding Song Jian for a few seconds, it gradually disappeared. Even at this point, Song Jian was still brewing in confusion, unsure of how to play this game. But everything seemed to be moving in a good direction. He had enough wood and stones to transform the villa into a safe house recognized by the system and with fusion to his body, Night Slayer could greatly enhance his physical attributes. He just had to wait for 12 hours, then his strength would significantly enhance, making Song Jian cheered up. After suppressing the violent killing intent in his heart, Song Jian finally took a look at the bonfire that was still burning. To his surprise, there was also a set of attribute descriptions above the bonfire. Bonfire: Level 1, Effect 1: Illuminate a radius of three meters, intimidating common beasts that fear fire; Effect 2: Warm a radius of three meters, resisting cold; Effect 3: Enable cooking (must learn Cooking skill); Burn Level: 86/100, Building Requirements: Wood(3), Tinder(i). Having examined the attributes of the bonfire, Song Jians eyes lit upthis seemed to be pretty useful! Song Jian had plenty of wood, only lacking tinder. But wasnt the current bonfire a perfect source of tinder? With this thought, he quickly grabbed three pieces of wood and set them up. Then he took a small flame from the side of the bonfire and lit up the stacked wood. Soon, a blazing fire appeared before his eyes. System: You have successfully lit a bonfire and learnt the skill Bonfire Spell. Bonfire Spell: Level 1, Active Skill, Skill Effect: Construct a blazing bonfire to dispel darkness; Skill Consumption: Wood(3), Mental Strength 1 point. Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Building a Safe House (Part 1) Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Building a Safe House (Part 1) Translator: 549690339 Another skill that consumes mental strength. Song Jian glanced at the description of the comprehended Bonfire Technique, which consumed a little mental strength instead of requiring fire-starting materials, making it more convenient. Otherwise, every time he used the Bonfire Technique, he would have to find fire-starting materials. These materials would disappear after each use, making them quite inconvenient. Now that they were replaced with mental strength, it was a good thing for Song Jian. However, the two skills that consumed mental strength were only auxiliary skills, which was somewhat disappointing. Since there are two bonfires, might as well take this opportunity to clear out the cooking materials in my bag For Song Jian, sixteen slots in the bag were just too small. At this moment, he suddenly thought of Li Keers safe, which was a large storage item with thirty-six slots. Some unnecessary items could be put in there; Im so envious Why do I only have a radio? I dont know what its for. Should I use it to send a distress signal? Song Jian glanced at the radio that had been lying quietly in his bag and couldnt help but sigh. He skewered a piece of zombie meat with a wooden stick and placed it on the bonfire to roast. Soon, a faint fragrance wafted out. System: You have successfully cooked a piece of Roasted Meat, increasing your Cooking Skill experience points by 150 points, and comprehending the recipe for Roasted Meat. Roasted Meat (white): Food, Usage effect: Increases hunger level by 30 points 10 seconds after use when not in combat, restores 3 vitality points per second for 15 seconds. Song Jians eyes lit up; this roasted meat had a good attribute. It could restore 45 vitality points at once, so he no longer needed to worry about being picked off by others after battles due to low vitality. After spending more than three hours, all the meat in the bag was cooked into roasted meat, freeing up a few more slots. As time passed, the bonfires burning degree slowly diminished. When the last bit of burning degree was consumed, the once blazing bonfire visibly weakened rapidly and eventually extinguished, turning into a wisps of blue smoke, leaving only a pile of charred ashes on the ground. At this point, it was already dawn, and all monsters seemed to be returning to their hideouts like tired birds, seeking the dark and cold corners. The entire city fell into dead silence. Its time to complete the main mission. Song Jian looked at the rising sun and thought to himself. Back then, the first player who created a safe house chose to do so at night. They probably didnt know that when creating a safe house it would cause a disturbance of monsters within a one-kilometer radius. During the nighttime, monsters attributes would return to normal, but during the day, their attributes would be halved. Put simply, creating a safe house during daylight would have a difficulty reduced by half compared to creating it at night. Song Jian stood up and stared at the entire villa. Soon, a light green border appeared in his sight. At first, the border covered only the living room of the villa, and a prompt appeared in front of his eyes. System: Do you want to create a safe house? Requires 300 units of wood and 250 units of stone. Song Jian thought, and the green border began to expand from the original single living room, extending to the entire villa. System: Do you want to create a safe house? Requires 3500 units of wood and 3000 units of stone. Song Jian hesitated for a moment before continuing to expand the green border until it covered the entire courtyard, the wall, and even extended nearly a meter outward along the wall before finally choosing to confirm. System: Is your selection finalized? Creating the safe house requires 5000 units of wood and 4100 units of stone. It was a good thing that the walls had already been upgraded to a mix of level three wooden walls and level one stone walls, otherwise, the materials required for creating the safe house now would be even more. The confirm option in front of him kept flashing, reminding Song Jian to make a choice. This choice was a matter of life and death. Song Jian gritted his teeth and selected confirm. Boom- A dull sound seemed to come from under the villa, and monsters within a one-kilometer radius all let out an angry roar. Most of the sleeping monsters gradually awoke, opening their scarlet eyes and looking in the direction of Song Jians villa. A thick green beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping the area Song Jian had chosen. Daytime was when most players ventured out. At this moment, all players saw the thick, towering green light beam, and almost everyones face wore an expression of surprise. At the beginning, the first player to create a safe house had failed, and many people had seen it. Even if they hadnt seen it with their own eyes, they would hear about it from others afterward. Now, seeing someone attempting to create a safe house and complete the main mission, almost all players immediately abandoned their current tasks and rushed towards the direction of the green light beam. Hey, another fearless player. It seems the previous lesson wasnt enough; they must experience it firsthand! We all have the same main mission. It doesnt matter if you stick your neck out or not, better to die early and reincarnate early How big an area do you think this guy chose for his safe house? Ive only gathered over six hundred units of wood and less than five hundred units of stone so far Judging by the size of the light beam, the area of the safe house he chose wouldnt be small. Lets hurry over and take a look In just a few minutes, hundreds of players had gathered around Song Jians villa, forming small groups and whispering among themselves. Keer, is Brother Song preparing to create a safe house? Wang Qi looked at the now-familiar villa and asked the young girl beside him with a surprised face. It should be. Little Cheap Brother didnt even tell me Keer bit her lips as though she was unhappy. Her eyes, filled with worry, were fixed on the villas direction. Creating a safe house is very dangerous. Even if he told you, you wouldnt be able to help him. Wang Qi shook his head and said. Who says 1 cant help Little Cheap Brother? Hmph! Keer took out her crossbow and shot at a swaying mutant zombie walking towards the villa. Pft- A semi-transparent light arrow hit the zombies head, instantly killing it and turning it into a pile of black ash. Count me in, haha, these monsters are so stupid. Their hatred must have been drawn by Brother Song. This is the perfect opportunity to kill more monsters and level up! Wang Qis eyes glinted with excitement, and he laughed. Some clever players around also took advantage of this opportunity to start hunting monsters. Hunting at this time was virtually risk-free. However, most players remained indifferent, staring emotionlessly at the green light beam. At this time, Song Jian had no energy to pay attention to other players. He was fully focused on the transformation interface, trying to create the safe house as perfectly as possible. Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Building a Safe House (Part 2) Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Building a Safe House (Part 2) Translator: 549690339 The moment Song Jian chose to confirm his choice, the wood and stone materials in the package automatically turned into white light and flew out, merging into the villas phantom. The wood and stone materials ceaselessly condensed in mid-air into various shapes, filling every corner of the villa. In a mere thirty seconds, a villa brimming with a medieval style was constructed; After the villa was remodeled, a cream-colored light spread from the villa, extending to the small courtyard. Soon, a system prompt appeared again before Song Jian; System: Eight abandoned fields found. Do you want to rebuild them? Building each field requires a thousand units of wood and 300 units of stone; Song Jians stock of wood and stone materials in his inventory had exceeded a hundred thousand units; for him, this amount of materials was measly, so he casually clicked on Confirm. Swish- The ground of the small courtyard, originally filled with rocky debris, was covered in white light. In no time, it had turned into four fertile fields; System: Field remodel completed. A level 3 safe house can be upgraded to a Spirit Field; Spirit Field? Song Jian was taken aback, but then immediately thought of the Tree Spirit Seedlings, stored in his inventory. These were rare items that could be grown in the Spirit Field and had a potential to be upgraded into Tree Spirit Guardians; Im already at a level 1 safe house. It doesnt seem too difficult to reach level 3. A smile surfaced on Song Jians face. Soon, the white light further spread to the fences. The fences were now a mix of level 3 wood and level 1 stone fences, and they didnt require more upgrades. They were just incorporated into the safe-house range by the white light; The white light finally stopped slowly as it reached around one meter beyond the fences; Within a one-meter range outside the fence, circular phantoms of future construction appeared; As Song Jians gaze fell on the circular phantoms outside the fence, a line of small text was immediately displayed; Defensive traps can be built here. Current available traps: Wooden Spike Trap; Wooden Spike Trap: Defensive Structure, Effect: Inflictsioo piercing damage on all enemy targets that enter the traps range, and slows them down by 30% for 5 seconds; Construction requirements: 10 units of wood; Trap description: The trap can be reused, with a damage interval of 3 seconds. After 10 uses, the trap will be damaged and can be repaired with wood; Build! With a thought from Song Jian, there immediately appeared dozens of Wooden Spike Traps surrounding the villas fence; now it was firmly encased within the traps. Now that it was merely a level 1 safe house, the only defensive infrastructure that could be built was the Wooden Spike Trap; System: The construction of the level 1 safe house is complete. Will you end the construction of the safe house? Gazing at the system prompt before him, Song Jian immediately chose to continue the construction; System: Building a level 2 safe house requires 5000 units of wood and 4000 units of stone. Will you commence the building? Build! Swish, swish, swish, the quantity of wood and stone decreased rapidly. After a few minutes, the entire three-story villa was constructed more solidly, and its defense had significantly improved; The onlookers, who were watching with great interest, initially thought theyd find some fun in seeing the supposed destruction of this newly constructed safe house by monsters. They never expected that after nearly ten minutes or so, the green light pillar would still be present, with the renovations inside still ongoing; Holy smokes,this guy, how many materials had he collected? A whole three-story villa, along with a courtyard, how many materials does that need- Did he purchase VIP membership? Did he pay to win this? I want to pay to win too, but this crummy game doesnt even have a recharge window, Im pretty desperate- The onlookers, seeing Song Jian leisurely renovate his safe house, felt as if theyre not playing the same game; Song Jian didnt have the time to pay attention to the jealous eyes of the onlookers, who seemed to be on the verge of bleeding from envy. After upgrading the safe house to level 2, he received a system prompt that the Radio in his inventory could be placed inside the safe house; At that moment, the safe house was still an illusion, and Song Jian could see that it was empty, with the previously dilapidated furniture all gone. So after my safe house is set up, I have to construct my own furniture. Damn it, what kind of game is this? Song Jian mumbled to himself; The Radio in his inventory had been there a while. Originally, Song Jians inventory slot was not big, now he had freed up a slot, and Song Jian naturally moved it to the third floor of the villa immediately. According to his plan, the third floor should be his bedroom; The radio turned into a white light and was placed on the floor of the third floor; After entering the safe house, the radio, which had been unresponsive before, had a few indicator lights that started to flicker automatically, and a zzz sound of electrical current could be heard from it; Song Jian vaguely heard a voice from the radio WantedzzzGathering Area ioicapture or kill to gainzzz The electrical noise was too loud, and Song Jian knitted his eyebrows. With a thought, the Radios switch knob immediately made a ka-da sound and turned off the radio; System: The level 2 safe house may be built with an additional basement. This will require 2000 units of wood and 3000 units of stone. The basement will have a defence amount of 6000 points, an area of sixty square meters, and only one entrance and exit; A basement? Holy smoke, isnt that an extra storage room? Song Jian paused and then immediately realised another use for the basement: storage. Although there was still the risk of theft or seizure, and it was somewhat inferior in storage efficiency compared to a storage box, the difficulty of entering through one entrance and breaking through the 6000 points of defense was considerable for the current player base. Build it! This is a must! Swish, swish, swish, another large sum of materials vanished. Underneath the villa, a group of white light was continuously writhing. A few minutes passed by, and a spacious basement appeared before Song Jian. Not bad, not bad, lets see what kind of defensive architecture can be constructed in a level 2 safe house. As Song Jian opened the list of defensive constructions, he saw that besides the Wooden Spike Trap, now there was an additional Falling Rock Trap. Falling Rock Trap: Defensive Structure, effect: Inflicts 100 blunt damage on all enemy targets that enter the traps range, and creates a stunning effect that lasts for 5 seconds. Construction requirements: 15 units of stone; Trap description: The traps can be reused, with a damage interval of 3 seconds. After 10 uses, the trap will be damaged and can be repaired with stone. Dozens of circles appeared on the mixed fence of level 3 wood and level 1 stone. These were all spots for setting up Falling Rock Traps. Anybody approaching the wall would automatically trigger these traps; Looking over, Song Jian calculated that setting up Falling Rock Traps all over the fence would only require a maximum of 300 units of stone C he immediately resolved to set them up. Dozens of Falling Rock Traps appeared on the fence, and at the same time, Song Jian chose to replace the entire fence with level one stone fence. The mix of wood and stone fence was a visual disaster; Wooden Spike Traps and Falling Rock Traps are consumable items. Although the materials required for construction are small, they wont stand up to large-scale usage just like bullets for firearms. After one fight, the materials consumed may be comparable to, if not more than, that used in the construction of a safe house; System: The construction of level 2 safe house is complete. Will you end the construction? Continue building the level 3 safe house! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Why had he collected so many materials? To have a place that was as impregnable as an iron fortress. If he doesnt use these materials now, is he supposed to hold onto them forever? Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Building a Safe House (Part 3) Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Building a Safe House (Part 3) Translator: 549690339 System: For building a level 3 safety house, you will need 6000 units of wood and 6000 units of stone. Do you desire to pursue the build? Build it! Rumble- The phantom image of the three-story villa immediately rose five to six meters, exceeding a total height of over ten meters, looking like a castle; However, there was nothing in this castle, so it seemed a bit empty; After the level 3 safety house was completed, all spectators were left dumbfounded. The most they could hold inside their inventory were a few thousand units of wood and stone. Its too difficult to create a level 3 safety house, let alone using a bungalow as a template for a safety house. Hes definitely spend money to win, its confirmed, this guy is absolutely pay-to-win! Is this what it feels like to play someone elses game? Why do I feel like I am not playing the same game as him! The world is so unfair, 1 work day and night chopping wood until I have a one inch thick callus on my hands. Why cant I even match a fraction of his resources! Dude, are you sure the callus on your hand is from chopping wood and not from doing something else? Could it be that this guy is the illegitimate son of the games developer? Upon opening the construction list for the level 3 safety house, Song Jian can now upgrade the eight fields in the yard to Spirit Fields. For a single Spirit Field upgrade, you only need one thousand units of wood which for Song Jian was a drop in the bucket; Swish, Swish, Swish- Eight fields simultaneously emit an opalescent halo, the fresh air permeates the courtyard. One whiff gives off a refreshing and unburdening sensation, as though it can intoxicate your soul; Is this spiritual energy? It feels so nice! Song Jians face filled with pleasure; Let me see what else can be built, Arrow Tower, a level 3 safety house can build an Arrow Tower? Haha, this is a defensive godsend! Song Jian instantly lit up upon realizing that he could build four Arrow Towers at the four corners of the walls; The construction cost for an Arrow Tower is 1200 units of wood and 500 units of stone. A small cost for a tower that can auto-attack. Each tower can store a thousand wooden arrows. Once depleted, simply add wood into the tower and itll immediately start making wooden arrows again. Very convenient; Soon, four Arrow Towers were constructed. Along with the Wooden Spike Trap and Falling Rock Trap on top of the four towers, Song Jians safety house could be described as an iron fortress of defenses; Not bad, not bad, now the safety house is finally starting to take shape. Song Jian nodded in satisfaction. Seeing the two Spirit Fields in front of his villa, Song Jian thought for a moment, then decided to plant the Tree Spirit sapling on them. One Tree Spirit sapling needs two fields worth of room. The remaining six fields were left empty, waiting for suitable seeds to be planted; Upon entering the Spirit Field, the Tree Spirit seed grew rapidly. In a short time, it sprouted from the ground and become a nearly one foot tall sapling; System: Tree Spirit sapling has been successfully planted. It will take thirty seven days and eighteen hours to grow into its mature form. You can use various treasures to nourish the sapling and shorten its growth time; It still needs such a long time to mature, then 1 cant use it during the upcoming defense battle. Song Jian was slightly disappointed. Regarding the use of treasures, Song Jian expressed that he himself doesnt even have enough to use, much less sparing for them! The overall defense of the current safety house has already reached 3200 points. It was several tens of times higher than the first player who built a safety house; Now, Im here extremely well-defended. I should be able to resist monsters attacking within a radius of one kilometer, right? Song Jian was full of pride, excitedly looking towards the dense swarm of monsters outside the green columns of light; These are all my experience points. This time, I should be able to level up to at least level eight. No, level nine! Even level ten might be possible considering the density of the monsters within a kilometer! Haha! Song Jian looked at the monsters, as though he was looking at a package full of experience points and equipment; After the level 3 safety house was completed, the system prompted whether to construct a level 1 manor; System: Level 1 manor construction requires 8000 units of wood and 16,000 units of stone, do you wish to continue the construction? Song Jian looked at his inventory, which still held an abundant amount of wood and stone materials. He hesitated for a moment, then grit his teeth and chose to continue construction; Proceed! Rumble- Another bout of rumbling. From the outside, the area of the green light column did not increase, but within it, Song Jian saw his villa, or rather, now it should be called the castle, visibly swell and expand. Though its still three stories high, the total height had exceeded fifteen meters. Two side towers, seven to eight meters high, appeared on either sides of the main castle. Both towers were closely connected to the main castle. On top of each tower flew a flag, but there were no patterns on these flags; The roof of the main castle transitioned from its initial people shaped villa roof to a conical tower-shaped roof. A large flag floated above the roof; This manor is practically identical to a medieval castle, absolutely splendid, haha! Song Jian excitedly said. He didnt even own a two bedroom apartment in the real world, but in this game, he owned a castle. This gave Song Jian a fantastical feeling; However, in the next moment, the system brutally shattered his fantasy with news that felt like a bucket of ice water poured over him; System: Level 1 Manor construction completed! System: With the appearance of the manor, it attracted the attention of numerous monsters and even bosses beyond the one kilometer range. They gained a keen interest in the manor. Elite bosses will randomly join the monsters siege. The higher the manor level, the higher the joining elite boss level, and the larger the quantity; System: Do you wish to continue constructing the level 2 manor? Holy cow, it even has elite bosses joining randomly? Song Jian was stunned. Its known that the first player to build a safety house had a few level five elite bosses appear, resulting in his safety house being shattered in only ten minutes; System, are you kidding me? Previously, creating a safety house would only bring in elite bosses and now, it even attracted bosses outside the one kilometer range C what level are they going to be? If a level thirty boss comes, how am I supposed to continue playing? System: Do you wish to continue constructing the level 2 manor? Once again, the system issued a prompt. Song Jian, looking at the tens of thousands of wood and stone units in his inventory, felt like weeping; Built? You bloody build it! Cancel, Im not building anymore! Song Jian said through gritted teeth; Open the defensive structures that can be built by a level 1 manor, quick! Song Jian knew that he didnt have much time left. His initial sure-win mainline quest had been thrown back into uncertainty due to his relentless upgrading of the safety house level; Now, Song Jian could only do his utmost to improve the manors defense measures; Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Dont Mess with a Foodie Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Dont Mess with a Foodie Translator: 549690339 When he opened the construction list for the level one manor, a new defensive structure appeared before Song Jians eyes. Catapult: A defensive building. Effect: Inflicts 150 physical damage to all enemy targets within 100 meters and causes splash damage. Each attack has a five-second interval. Construction Requirements: 300 units of wood, 150 units of stone. Building Explanation: This building consumes 100 units of stone every 60 seconds. If there is no stone supply, the building will cease to function. Build, build, keep building! Within the projection of the level one manor, a red circle appeared atop two sub-towers and the main castle. These were the spots to place the catapults. Three catapults could be placed in a level one manor. Song Jian quickly finished placing the catapults! Just at this moment, another line of red text from the system appeared: System: The appearance of a level one manor has attracted the attention of the level eight Elite Boss, [Skin-Flaying ZombieKulamar]. This boss will appear in thirty minutes. Level eight Elite Boss? Song Jians face changed, and his heart pounded even harder. He had barely survived against an ordinary zombie, but this skin-flaying zombie was a named Boss, obviously more formidable. What was he to do? Looking around, all of the walls of the manor had been advanced from level one stone walls to level three stone walls. They were over two meters tall and more than half a meter thick. An average mutated zombie could break its claws without causing any damage to these walls. Everything that needed to be promoted had been promoted, everything that needed to be upgraded had been upgraded. He couldnt continue constructing the manor. The higher the buildings level, the better the defenses, but it would also attract stronger bosses in larger numbers. It would be like drinking poison to quench thirst. It seems that 1 will have to rely on other methods! After looking around, Song Jian eventually focused on a small tree in the courtyard that was just over a foot tall. Treasure, treasure, dammit, are you telling me to spend more money to stay alive? Thinking of this, Song Jian tossed a pine nut emitting a faint golden glow from his package next to the small sapling. Before it could even fall, a delicate root shot out of the soil with a whoosh and wrapped the pine nut, pulling it underground. The tree spirit sapling grew at a visible rate and stopped when it had grown about five inches tall. Checking the time, this pine nut had saved nearly one days worth of growth. My God, this is a treasure that can increase vitality points by fifty. If 1 sell it, its definitely worth a lot of money. Well, never mind, youre lucky this time, foodie. Song Jian shook his head and threw all the Mutated Pine Nuts in the package over there. Whish-Whish-Whish- A few delicate roots emerged from the soil simultaneously, accurately enveloping the mutated pine nuts, and drawing them into the soil. Song Jian looked at the tree spirit sapling in a strange manner, as if feeding a kitten or puppy. The tree spirit sapling was growing rapidly, but it would take a long time to mature. Song Jian started to rummage through his package, tossing the pan-fried meat, roast meat, stir-fried dogs heart, snake soup, and all the food he had prepared for himself at the tree spirits. However, these items didnt seem to be of much use to the tree spirit sapling. Although all were absorbed, it only saved seconds of time. Um, what elsethe rest are all materials, do you want this? Song Jian frowned as he looked at his package. He took out a roll of Mutated Snake Beasts Leather from the package. It was a blue-quality material that Song Jian had kept very well for selling or exchanging goods in the future. As soon as it was tossed, five or six roots protruded, tightly wrapping the leather and dragging it into the soil. You, you eat both meat and vegetables, you eat everything! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Then, Song Jian began to clear the materials in the package. All the blue, green, white, and finally even gray materials were given to the tree spirit sapling. Hard pine, Yin Soul Wood, all were given to the tree spirit sapling. The tree spirit sapling was getting bigger and bigger, at this point it had grown more than three meters high. Its leaves were lush, and strange patterns appeared on the trunk, which looked a bit like the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. However, the tree spirit sapling did not have the eerie aura present on the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. Only the zombie cores, two pieces of jewelry, and fifty-three gold bricks are left. Im telling you, you cant be planning to swallow everything, can you? Song Jian took out one gold brick hesitantly, pushing it forward with some reluctance. These gold bricks were cut very neatly, each brick being one standard kilogram. Song Jian was reluctant to part with them. According to the price of gold in reality, each gold brick was worth three or four hundred thousand! It was just like throwing money into water! Whoosh- A root as thick as a finger stretched out, tightly coiled around the gold brick twice, and pulled it back. Song Jians face turned sour, but he refused to let go. This thing is very hard and tasteless. If you eat it, you will have indigestion, or maybe you wouldnt want it. Song Jian pleaded softly. The root tugged harder but Song Jian did not let go. His painful expression was clear; he kept shaking his head as if he were about to cry. System: The appearance of a level one manor has attracted the attention of the level 10 Elite Boss, [Clawed ZombieWang Dachui]. This boss will appear in thirty-five minutes. Level 10 Elite Boss! Song Jian was startled, his hand trembled suddenly. Whoosh- The root seized the opportunity to pull the gold brick back and rapidly withdrew into the soil. A level ten Elite Boss is here, my God, what kind of broken game is this?! Why werent advance warnings given for dangerous situations? Why did they have to wait until the construction was completed to say something Song Jian couldnt help but curse loudly. Fine, fine, I will give you everything to eat, as long as you can digest it, 1 will feed you everything! Song Jian made a determined decision. Baring his teeth, he took out the remaining fifty-two gold bricks and piled them at the root of the tree spirit sapling. Just as he was about to stand up, Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then put a gold brick back into the package. He would keep that one as a souvenir. The fifty-one gold bricks slowly sank into the soil. Song Jian checked the time, and now it would only take the tree spirit sapling less than a dayjust twenty-four hoursto mature. Looking at the empty package, Song Jian felt like crying. With a trembling hand, he retrieved two pieces of jewelry. For these two, you wouldnt eat them too, would you? If it ate the gold, it was logical that it would would eat the two pieces of jewelry as well! Whoosh- Two roots stretched out and seemed to hesitate for a moment when they made contact with the jewelry before withdrawing into the soil. Phew, finally something you dont eat! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. The two items of jewelry were priceless, worth much more than that pile of gold. Since the little thing did not eat them, he would take them back. After returning the jewelry to the package, Song Jian looked at it again. In his package, besides a bunch of zombie cores, all that was left was a blueprint for the Blood Pool. You wouldnt want to eat my equipment too, would you? Song Jian looked at the tree spirit sapling, which would mature in about ten hours, and felt like crying. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Mature Body Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Mature Body Translator: 549690339 His equipment was part of Song Jians power, offering many attribute enhancements. He was unwilling to let the young tree spirit eat any of it. At this moment, three roots emerged from the dirt and hung in the air in front of Song Jian, almost like a puppy lifting its front paws and poking out its tongue at its owner. Looking at the tree spirit sapling that would mature in less than twenty hours, Song Jian gritted his teeth and handed over his P18C handgun, which had been with him for the longest time. Swish- In the blink of an eye, his handgun was snatched away by a root. Wait, you really eat equipment? Song Jian suddenly felt like he had fallen into a huge pit. He couldnt just keep feeding the tree spirit sapling, but also didnt want to stop after having already invested so much. Song Jian couldnt help but silently recite the Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra in his heart, Just give it, give it, give it all to him, all of it, stop thinking about it. After chanting a few times, he felt much better. With a smile on his face, Song Jian passed over the Beretta double barrel shotgun, and gently said, Eat, eat, grow quickly Corrupt Sword, its a green-quality weapon with a bit of added strength Song Jians face twitched as he presented the long sword to the several roots in front of him. The helmet, zombie generals armor, Tusk Fang Stinger. Damn it, Im giving you everything, how am 1 supposed to kill monsters now! Looking at the remaining equipment on his body, Song Jian took off the black stone tablet from his jewelry slot and handed it over. He couldnt let the tree spirit sapling eat all of his remaining gear! Eat, eat, you reckless thing Song Jians mood quickly soured despite the calming effects of the Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra. A root reached for the black jewelry, but as it neared, the stone tablet suddenly emitted a blinding black light. Hiss- A burning sound echoed, and the approaching root began to curl and crack. Before long, a section of the root had turned into charred ash. Immediately, the other roots dared not approach the stone tablet, shaking violently as they kept a safe distance. They vibrated incessantly, as if begging Song Jian for something. This thing, is it really this powerful? Song Jian was surprised. A piece of jewelry that only provided a bit of vitality points was like a fighter jet amidst the trash. If it werent for the empty slot in Song Jians jewelry section, this thing would have been long tossed into a box. A great find, it seems to be a gem! Song Jian hastily placed the jewelry into the package slot that could be brought back to the real world. Now, Song Jian could bring two items with him. Among the two slots in his real-world package, one held a gold brick, and now the other held this piece of black jewelry. This is all thats left, if you dont eat it, theres nothing I can do! Song Jian couldnt bear to feed the tree spirit sapling his zombie commander armor and Tusk Fang Stinger. He could only bring out a zombie core and hand it over. Swish- The root swiftly took the zombie core. Looking at the time, it had actually reduced by ten minutes. Song Jians eyes lit up. Not bad, mate! There were plenty of zombie cores! Clatter- Song Jian pulled out a large pile of zombie cores and stacked them on the ground, but in the end, he still held on to a hundred, to be used to build a Blood Pool. As the tree spirit was devouring the zombie cores, a cold aura began to emit from its body. Eerie black stripes gradually formed on its trunk and branches creating a face-like design on the tree spirit saplings trunk. At this point, the tree spirit sapling couldnt be called a sapling anymore. It was over ten meters tall with a diameter close to three meters. Its canopy spread wide, blocking the entire front yard of the villa. It was only a meter or two shorter than the spire of the Manor Castle. The tree spirit sapling, which had grown across two Spirit Fields, had finally matured. System: The tree spirit sapling has grown into a mature entity. It requires watering with Spirit Spring Water to develop consciousness. Please water with one hundred standard units of Spirit Spring Water. Son of a bitch! Song Jian felt an unnamable fire burning from the depths of his heart, rushing straight to his crown. Spirit Spring Water? What Spirit Spring Water? The what Spring Water? You need Spirit Spring Water? Why didnt you say it earlier? Why didnt you say it earlier, huh? Why didnt Song Jians face turned red with anxiety. For this sapling, Song Jian had virtually poured all hope onto it, almost breaking the bank! But now youre telling me it needs Spirit Spring Water? Where am I supposed to get that now?! System: In 3 minutes, if Spirit Spring Water is not used to water, the saplings self-awareness cannot be activated, and it can only become a resource tree spirit that can generate one hundred logs every day. One hundred pieces of log, do 1 need one hundred pieces of log? 1 have tens of thousands of logs in my inventory. 1 could literally beat you to death with them. Do you believe me? An angry Song Jian started cursing. System: Time left: 2 minutes and 58 seconds System: Time left: 2 minutes and 53 seconds System: Time left: 2 minutes and 4.8 seconds Spirit Spring Water, Spirit SpringWater Song Jian felt helpless. Suddenly, he spotted the blueprint for a Blood Pool in his inventory and a fierce determination filled his eyes. Damn it, theres no Spirit Spring Water, but would you take Zombie Blood Pool water instead? Song Jian immediately opened the construction interface, selected to use the Blood Pool Blueprints. Instantly, the phantom of a Blood Pool twenty-something square meters in size appeared before Song Jians eyes. After reviewing the Blood Pool phantom, Song Jian initially intended to place it next to the tree spirit sapling in the yard, but there wasnt enough space, so he could only reposition it within Manor Castle. However, after several attempts, he realized that neither the first, second, nor the third floor had enough room to accommodate it. System: The Blood Pool needs to be placed in a cool, dark area, away from any sunlight. System: Time left: 1 minute and 57 seconds Will it suffice if I just block all your goddamn doors and windows? Frustrated, Song Jian had no choice but to put the Blood Pool in the basement. The pool took up a third of the sixty-square-meter basement. Its size was two meters deep, seven meters long, and three meters wide. As it appeared in the basement, the blood water within churned and gave off a sweet, metallic scent. I dont have Spirit Spring Water, but 1 have more than enough bloody water! With resolve, Song Jian began to water the tree spirit sapling with the blood from the Blood Pool. System: Youre using an unknown type of water to water the tree spirit sapling; the sapling has a high chance of mutating, which cannot be controlled! Repeated, this mutation cannot be controlled, this mutation cannot be controlled! So what, as if a bit of sapling could overturn the heavens? Ive chopped down who knows how many tree spirits, what have 1 got to be afraid of? Song Jian snorted coldly, as the blood from the Blood Pool surged towards the tree spirit sapling. Growl- The human-like face on the tree spirits trunk seemed to be in great pain, continuously twisting. The black patterns on the tree spirits surface gradually turned into a dark red, looking very eerie. A long crack appeared on its trunk which seemed to howl, and fang-like protrusions slowly started to poke through it. A human face emerged on the main part of the tree; its eyes slowly opened, revealing a bloodthirsty madness. I have awoken! the tree spirit roared, with all its branches flailing wildly. A chilling atmosphere filled the air. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Monster Siege (Part 1) Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Monster Siege (Part 1) Translator: 549690339 System: the sapling of the tree spirit has grown into maturity and underwent an uncontrollable mutation. The mature tree spirit has transformed into an Elite Level BOSS[LV1 Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree]. Elite Level BOSS at level one? Thats quite a high starting point! Song Jian rubbed his chin, looking at the stats of the once sapling, or rather, the now Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree. Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree (Elite), Vitality Points: 400/400, Characteristics: Super Toxic, Super Vitality, Super Defense, Super Resistance, Super Roots, Super Devouring. With four hundred vitality points, it has already surpassed quite a few level five Elite Level BOSSes. Its six superb traits left Song Jian flabbergasted. What kind of monster had he created? Master, Alex heeds your summoning! A red light flashed in the eyes of the Bloody Poisonous Tree and it respectfully said to Song Jian. Phew, thankfully it hasnt turned against me, otherwise I really would have shot myself in the foot. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Protect and eliminate all enemies invading the mansion! Song Jian commanded. As you command, master! The moment the Bloody Poisonous Tree spoke, the name above its head also changed. It transformed into the LV1 Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree C Alex, becoming a BOSS with a unique name. System: The arrival of a Level 1 Mansion has attracted the attention of the Elite Level BOSS at Level 10, the [Roaming Zombie C Robert], who wall appear in twenty minutes. Faced with a Level 10 Elite BOSS, Song Jian felt numb. Up till now, he had drawn over ten Elite Level BOSSes from within a kilometer radius. This Roaming Zombies nameI seemed to have heard it somewhere A thought flashed through Song Jians mind, but it was soon attracted to the gradually disappearing green light pillar. When the green pillar disappeared, Song Jian couldnt help but feel anxious, his palms getting sweaty, just like facing the final exam after a long period of revision. Bring it on, ail zombies are trash in front of my Level 1 Mansion! Song Jian thought and appeared on the surrounding wall. The Level 1 Mansion belonged to Song Jian. Within this territory, he could instantaneously teleport to any corner, but he wouldnt have this kind of teleportation ability outside the mansion. The spectating players had waited for more than an hour until the light pillar finally collapsed which made them excited too. Hey, this monster siege seems grander than the first players, Ive seen at least a dozen Elite BOSSes alone Cant you see the shelter this big-shot established is more of a castle than an actual shelter? Have you seen that tree? This big-shot cultivated his own Elite BOSS; we cant compare Big shot with the Elite BOSS, asking for support Big shot with the Elite BOSS, asking for support +1 Big shot with the Elite BOSS, asking for support +10086 Although the green light column was intense, the outside players could still see Song Jians movements. They personally witnessed the Bloody Poisonous Tree grow from a sapling to an Elite BOSS. If only 1 also had such a big tree in my shelter. Keer thought enviously, 111 ask Little Cheap Brother where he got it from and Ill raise one too Boom- A crisp shattering sound accompanied the disappearance of the green light column, turning into glittering fragments scattering in all directions. Roar- At the same time, all the monsters roared and charged towards Song Jians mansion. Swish- At the same time, hundreds of mutant zombies drew near to the walls of the manor. All the wooden spike traps were activated instantaneously, with numerous robust spikes emerging from the ground and piercing through all the monsters within range. Even those monsters that didnt die were left critically wounded and waiting to die. By the second time the wooden spikes emerged, at least hundreds of mutant zombies were taken down; In only a matter of seconds, Song Jians Experience Points grew visibly; Swish- Swish- Swish- From all sides of the Arrow Tower, crossbow bolts began shooting out. Zombies were pierced with bolts all over their bodies and fell to the ground before they could get near the walls; Boom- A giant boulder crashed viciously into a pack of monsters about ten meters away. With this strike, five to six monsters were crushed into mush. The catapult had opened fire; Song Jian stood on the wall, expressionless as he watched the monster horde surging towards him like a flood. Wave after wave of monsters reached the walls base just to end up collapsing; The bloody poison tree also roared into action. Countless roots sprouted from the mud, climbing up the wall covering both sides of the main gates. The roots pierced through the horde of monsters like spears, each attack killing five to six monsters; Then, these roots wrapped around the monsters corpses and slowly retracted, burying the dead under the roots of the Poison Tree; Several seconds later, a slight ringing sound came from behind Song Jian; Hum- A golden light flashed out of nowhere. The Bloody Bayou Poison Tree had leveled up, climbing from level one to level two; Then, after about ten more seconds, the Bloody Bayou Poison Tree once again emitted a golden light as it rose to level three; However, very soon, a golden glow emitted from Song Jian as well. He, who was originally seventh-level, had now reached the eighth level; All the monsters killed by manors defense structures counted towards Song Jians tally. Its as if in a matter of a few seconds, Song Jian had killed two to three hundred mutant zombies. Even these were just level one to three mutant zombies, such a large quantity resulted in a rich amount of experience. Even the Bloody Bayou Poison Tree, it had to share half of the experience earned from the monsters it killed with Song Jian. Upon reaching the eighth level, Song Jian had accumulated four skill points. However, despite having more than ten skills accessible in his skill bar, he still didnt have a primary cultivation skill, which he felt slightly regretful about; All bullets for any firearms he had were fed to the Poison Tree, leaving Song Jians only ranged attack skill being Earth Teeth Assault. But every time he released this skill, it consumed ten Vitality Points and could only attack one target at a time. In the current situation, using Earth Teeth Assault would be inefficientit would be better to save it for confronting the Elite Level bosses. Looking at the swarm of monsters rushing over and shattering just like waves crashing against the rocks, Song Jian was reassured, thinking, Were stable this wave! However, at that moment, Song Jian abruptly felt a spine-chilling sensation. Sensing the impending danger, his body instinctively teleported to the third floor of the castle; Boom- A giant iron ball with a diameter of over one meter crashed fiercely where Song Jian had been standing moments ago. The iron balls surface was covered in protruding spikes sparkling with a metallic gleam and appeared threateningly savage. That attack caused a drastic reduction in the walls defense level, plummeting it by over six hundred points. The previously sturdy third-level stone wall now had a foot-long crack, and splinters of stones scattered; From the window, Song Jian saw a zombie over two meters tall, wearing chains around its bare upper body like half armor. It was gripping the tip of the chain attached to the massive iron ball that had just hit the wall; LV5 Chain Hammer Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 390/780, Traits: Enormous Strength, Hammer Throw Watching the zombie slowly pulling back the chain and retrieving the enormous spiked iron ball, Song Jian grimaced; I cant let it keep doing that. If it continue hitting, the third-level stone walls defense wont even last a few hits! Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Monster Siege (Part 2) Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Monster Siege (Part 2) Translator: 549690339 The chain-hammer zombie slowly retracted its chain, letting out a furious roar before spinning its hammer violently again; At this point, the chain-hammer zombie was over ten meters away from the wall, out of Song Jians attack range; Kiddo, you think just because youre standing further away means 1 cant attack you? Youre naive, too naive! Song Jian scoffed, controlling three catapult towers and two arrow towers that were aiming directly at the chain-hammer zombie, and began to focus fire; Bang bang bang- Three stones hit the chain-hammer zombie almost simultaneously, and three damages over a hundred floated up above its head, knocking it down instantly. Upon hitting the chain-hammer zombie, the three stones shattered into hundreds of fragments, scattering all around and downing a large swatch of zombies; The chain-hammer zombie had a total of 390 vitality points, and after being hit by the three stones, it was already critically wounded; Swish swish- Before it could crawl back up, two wooden arrows had already pierced its body; -39 -38 The chain-hammer zombie let out a helpless roar, just as it managed to stand up straight, two points of damage floated up from its head with its body once again crashing onto the ground, this time, it couldnt stand backup anymore; The level-five elite boss got one-shotted, leaving all the watching players jaws dropped. At the current stage, encountering such a boss, players would usually take a detour and not dare to provoke it; Equipment! Blue quality equipment! Everyones eyes lit up; The moment the chain-hammer zombie fell, an equipment emitting blue light burst out from its body, instantly catching everyones eyes; Players who owned a piece of white-quality equipment at this point could already saunter around showing off, let alone a blue-quality one! For a moment, public sentiment was running high, with plenty of people itching to go and compete for the equipment; Do you have looting qualifications? Looking at a few people who want to rush to loot the equipment, Wang Qi asked coldly, causing the people to be taken aback, and then show regret in their eyes; These people had only watched and did not partake in attack, resulting in no inflicted damage on the boss, thus naturally, they did not possess the qualification to loot the dropped items; Next time theres a boss, Ill strike it a couple of times first, so I can at least inflict some damage and gain looting qualifications! one person said with regret. The chain-hammer zombie wasnt far away from him, so he had the opportunity to attack the boss; Even if we cant have it, that guy cant either. He wont possibly need to charge into the crowd of monsters to loot the equipment, right? When the protection time is over, then its everybody for themselves One person sneered with his arms crossed; No sooner had the words been spoken than five or six long roots pierced through the bodies of dozens of monsters and reached out for the blue equipment. Before anyone else could react, several roots had already bundled up the bosss corpse and the blue-quality equipment, swiftly retracting back inside the wall; Oh my god, it can even automatically collect equipment For a moment, everyone was speechless, helplessly watching all the monster-dropped items, one by one, being bundled up and dragged back into the manor by the roots; Watching the roots working like tentacles, dragging items one after another, Song Jian had a sense of unease; Is that guy gonna hog them all and leave none for me? Song Jian wondered to himself; Alex, how about giving me half of the items you drew? Song Jian probed; Why should I share with you the items I got with my efforts? Alex insisted. Experience points were shared equally because the system mandated it. But he wanted the equipment too? No way! You utter bastard! Your argument seems valid and I have no idea how to refute it! Song Jian was at a loss for words. He could only watch in dismay as items emanating all sorts of light, one after another, were dragged into the earth by the tentacle-like roots while Alexs level surprisingly advanced once again from level three to level four. Such speed was faster than most players levelling up speed; Forget it, forget it. Lets carry on its my own self-nurtured tree anyway. 1 will stay hopeful even in tears. Luckily, all the meat sticks in my own pot, its alright, its alright Song Jian tried to console himself; Seeing that Song Jian had nothing to say, the corner of Alexs lifeless mouth curled up, and he appeared to be rather crazed. Not only the roots but the tree branches also began to grow wildly, creeping over the wall like ivy, stretching slowly towards the crowd of monsters; Before long, the front wall had extended outwards by over ten meters, all of which were Alexs roots and branches, covering a thick layer where the area had turned into a bottomless pit. No matter how many monsters stepped in, they would disappear in an instant; Song Jians experience points began to rocket up. With dozens of monsters dying per second, despite each one only yielding him dozens of experience points, but cumulatively, it was still a considerable amount. His experience bar was about to be filled again, having just levelled up to level eight; Although there are no item drops, at least the experience points increase rapidly. Song Jian laughed; Just then, with a bang, a giant fireball fell from the sky and hit hard on the tree roots and branches that Alex had spread out, instantly igniting a large area; Alexs vitality point bar dropped by a small section; Looking up, Song Jian saw in the distance on the seventh floor of a high-rise building, a person-shaped monster, skinny in appearance, grabbing onto the edge of a window with one hand, its other hand constantly condensing fire element; This monster looked like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, only around one and a half meters tall and appeared malnourished. It was so emaciated, resembling skin and bones, a stark sight with protruding ribs and limbs like dried wood. What was amazing was that this monster had an abnormally large head, at least twice the size of a regular adult, and its right hand was grotesque, with red skin, a full hand of wrinkles, and four fingers shimmering metallically, just like four sharp blades; [Claw Zombie C Wang Dachui], Level 10 Elite Boss, Vitality 800/1600, Traits: Ultra Flame, Ultra Speed This is a boss drawn by the manor, a level 10 elite Upon looking at the figure of the claw zombie in the distance, Song Jian felt a chill in the heart. Bosses that are one kilometer away are about to make their appearances in succession. It should be noted that within one kilometer, the level of the bosses does not exceed five. But outside one kilometer, the highest boss level can reach 10, which, even with their abilities halved during the day, Song Jian alone cant handle it; Another boss with long-range attacks, and it seems to counter Alex too Song Jian squinted his eyes and sized up claw zombie; It was out of the range of the arrow tower, but still within the range of the catapult; Song Jian controlled the catapult and aimed a fierce attack at claw zombie, but the moment the three stone balls approached it, claw zombie leapt sideways with a lightning speed. The three stone balls landed harshly on the spot where claw zombie just was, instantly creating a large hole in the wall; The claw zombie revealed a mocking look in its eyes, turned around, and showed its butt cheekily to Song Jian, all the while spanking it; Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Monster Siege (3) Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Monster Siege (3) Translator: 549690339 Provocation, barefaced provocation! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and a trace of coldness flashed through them. Its just a Level 10 Elite Boss. If this were in the wild, Song Jian would definitely avoid it from a distance; but now within his manor, even if there were several such bosses, he wouldnt be afraid. Alex, retract your roots and branches Song Jian ordered. The roots and branches that covered the wall slowly retracted. The clawed zombie, seeing this, thought Song Jian was afraid, becoming more excited and jumping around. It raised its right claw to the sky, and fire elements quickly gathered, forming a huge fireball out of thin air. Whoosh- The fireball smashed violently against the manors fence with a loud rumble, depleting more than 30 points of defense. If this were a wooden wall, the fireball would pose a great threat, but with a Level 3 stone wall, the only damage caused was from the impact, while the threat of the flames was minimized. Thats all youve got? Song Jian smirked with a mocking smile, gesturing a disdainful motion towards the clawed zombie. Although the clawed zombie didnt understand Song Jians gesture, it could still discern the expression on his face. Roar- The clawed zombie quickly gathered a ball of flame and threw it towards Song Jian. The huge fireball drew an arc, trailing a long tail of fire, flying over the fence and hitting the third floor of the castle. Before Song Jian could dodge, the sinister Bloodthirsty Demonic Tree waved a thick branch and violently struck the fireball. After a loud boom, the fireball dispersed into a sky full of flames and gradually disappeared. The branch that struck the fireball only had a burnt patch on its surface and lost dozens of yellow-brown leaves, with no other changes. The Vitality of the Bloodthirsty Demonic Tree even dropped only by a few points, an insult to the attack of a Level 10 Elite Boss. The clawed zombie roared angrily, its legs pedaling, and its body lunged towards the manor like a sharp arrow. Even if its attributes were halved during the day, and it was using its full power, an ordinary persons eyes would find it hard to capture its figure. Thump thump thump- After crushing the heads of over a dozen mutated zombies in a row, the clawed zombie rushed near the fence. Swish swish- Seven or eight wooden spikes from the Wooden Spike Trap shot out but only stabbed the afterimage of the clawed zombie. Ill kill you! The clawed zombie, standing atop the high fence, pointed at Song Jian on the third floor of the castle and roared in a vague voice. Song Jians eyes flashed as he activated the skillful insight, locking onto the clawed zombie. Whoosh whoosh- Arrow Towers on both sides of the fence fired two hardwood arrows at the clawed zombie. The clawed zombie had a mocking smile on its face. The hardwood arrows were fast in the eyes of ordinary zombies and hard to dodge, but to the clawed zombie, they were as slow as snails, easily avoided with a simple stretch. Standing still on the fence, the clawed zombie only dodged when the arrow was near, twisting its head to avoid the trajectory of the arrows. What it didnt expect, however, was that after the hardwood arrows grazed past its ear, they strangely drew an arc and shot towards its hindbrain at a minimal angle. Too close to dodge, the Clawed Zombies face changed drastically as it lunged forward and lay on the wall. Two hardwood arrows flew past its scalp; How could this happen a puzzled look flashed in the Clawed Zombies eyes; Before it could react, the Arrow Tower shot another two hardwood arrows at it. The two arrows that it had dodged earlier looped back midair and headed for it; The Clawed Zombie looked up and saw a grin on Song Jians face on the third floor of the castle. Its anger flared up instantly; Its your doing! The Clawed Zombie lunged furiously at the third floor of the castle; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- More and more hardwood arrows flew towards the Clawed Zombies back. It was extremely difficult for it to dodge them midair. Feeling seven or eight arrows approaching from behind, the Clawed Zombie struggled to twist its body to avoid the attack; However, except for two arrows that missed its ribs, the rest hit its heart; Unable to control its body, the Clawed Zombie fell to the ground; Whoosh, whoosh- A dozen tree roots sprang out from the soil, piercing through the zombies body like spears. Its arms, thighs, abdomen, and chest were all impaled by the roots; Thud- The Clawed Zombie hit the ground hard, and more tree roots shot towards it, continuously entangling its body; All- The Clawed Zombie struggled desperately, raising its right hand to gather fire elements again. However, as soon as it did so, five or six tree roots pierced through its palm; Ka-ching- The zombie managed to break free from a tree roots entanglement but was caught by even more roots. The Clawed Zombie could feel the roots piercing its body, constantly sucking its internal energy and devouring every cell of its body; After struggling for seven or eight minutes and at the cost of a dozen broken roots, the Bloody Vengeful Poison Tree, Alex, finally killed the Clawed Zombie and dragged it into the soil to serve as its nutrients; A golden light flashed, and the Bloody Vengeful Poison Tree leveled up to become a Level 5 Elite Boss; A Level 10 Elite Boss was killed just like that; its simply unbelievable! Song Jian showed no expression, but his heart was full of amazement; The psychic lock-on from the Eyes of the Heart skill also brought Song Jian an unexpected surprise. Once an enemy was locked on, it was like having a target set and any aimed long-range attack would become a lock-on attack, making it impossible for the enemy to escape; As time ticked by, a thick layer of monster corpses piled up outside the walls. If it werent for the Bloody Vengeful Poison Tree continuously dragging the dead monsters into the soil as nutrients, the pile of corpses would probably be taller than the walls by now; A Level 5 Elite Boss no longer caught Song Jians attention. Instead, he focused on the Level 10 Elite Bosses that were attracted to the area; Several tens of minutes later, Song Jian killed five more Level 10 Elite Bosses. They were all lured by the manor, including the Flayer Zombie Kulamar. Once locked on psychically, the Agile Boss was directly crushed by two rounds of Catapult attacks, not even leaving a complete corpse. It was certainly the most miserable Boss death there was; The number of monsters gradually dwindled, and Song Jians level reached 9 at 86%. Such a level was a lofty existence for other players; A faint white light slowly appeared, covering the entire manor. Song Jian could hardly wait to hear the system announce the creation of the safe house. However, it was at this moment that a thud, thud, thud sound came from the distance. Looking up, on a wide street, a knight clad in full armor, holding a palm-wide longsword and straddling a warhorse equipped with horse armor, slowly approached the manor; Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Robert (1) Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Robert (1) Translator: 549690339 Song Jian looked ahead, and the monster in front of him was clad in armor, appearing mighty and extraordinary. If not for the red text above its head that read [LVio Patrol Zombie C Robert], it would be difficult for people to associate it with a zombie monster; [LVio Patrol Zombie-Robert] (Elite), Vitality: 900/1800, Characteristics: Exceptionally strong, Super psychic power, High-level horsemanship; Skills: Precise throw, Charge, Arc Slash; Ta-ta-ta- The sound of horse hooves stamped on the street, crisp and clear, even amidst the roar of hundreds of monsters, one could still hear it clearly; Boom- Under the attack of the estates defense equipment, yet another Elite Level BOSS was killed. To everyones surprise, this BOSS exploded just before its death. The area surrounding it for five or six meters suddenly became an empty ground. Ten Wooden Spike Traps were destroyed at once, and even two of the Falling Rock Traps on the wall were destroyed, the walls defense value was directly reduced by nearly fifty points; The defense value of a level three stone wall is as much as 3,600 points, higher than the defense value of many players safe houses. But after more than an hour of continuous attacks, the defense value has dropped to less than 500 points; Many traps near the walls have already been destroyed. To repair them would be almost the same as rebuilding them, and they have to wait until the battle is over; Out of the four Arrow Towers at the four corners, two have been completely destroyed, while the remaining two are still firing crossbow bolts incessantly; Only the Catapult Tower, which had not been attacked by the monsters, was still able to launch stone projectiles continuously. Song Jian only needed to replenish the wood required for the two Arrow Towers and the stone required for the catapults from time to time; The number of monsters was decreasing, and all the monsters within a kilometer radius had gathered here. Most had already perished, and only over a hundred monsters remained, still surrounding the walls, looking much thinner than before; These monsters were all level five, including Level 5 Elite BOSSes and Level 10 Elite BOSSes C seven or eight of them. Every time they appeared, they would cause significant damage to the estates defenses. Most of the damage was caused by these Level 10 BOSSes. Fortunately, they did not appear all at once; otherwise, Song Jian would not be sure if he could hold on until now; Now, youre the only enemy left! Song Jian muttered to himself as he looked at the Patrol Zombie on the warhorse; Even though there were still hundreds of Level 5 monsters surrounding the estate, Song Jian had only one enemy in his eyes; Robert, Robert, this name is so familiar Song Jian frowned slightly, as if he recalled something, and hurriedly opened the task interface to check; Indeed, he found the name Robert in a side mission; Second part of the chain mission: Searching for the fallen grounds of the former city Guardian Robert and find Robert, who has been transformed into a zombie; To complete this mission, the minimum requirement is to reach Level 10. Song Jian hasnt met the requirement yet. Unexpectedly, instead of searching for Robert, Robert appeared right before his eyes; Suddenly, Song Jian felt a bit distressed. The mission required finding the fallen grounds of Robert first, then discovering clues and searching for Robert. The following task would likely involve killing Robert; But now, Robert is right in front of him, obviously skipping the previous steps and directly advancing to the last step; Skipping the foreplay and going straight to the main theme, the experience will be much worse! Song Jian grumbled, frowning and muttering to himself; When Robert was a hundred meters away from the estate, he lightly nudged the horses spur on his right foot, and the warhorse beneath him began to trot slowly; Ta-ta-ta-ta- The consecutive sound of horse hooves became more and more urgent, like drums stirring the heart to beat faster; Thud- A zombie blocking the path of the warhorse was directly struck, flying away like a burst bag, drawing an arc in the sky before crashing down fiercely onto the street, killed instantly; The warhorses speed grew faster and faster, reminiscent of a heavy armored vehicle, emanating an unstoppable force. The monsters blocking its path could not bear its impact, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, they were directly crushed; This boss is fierce! No joke, its a boss with a valuable horse. Can it be comparable to those poor bosses that walk on two legs? That momentum, it feels like a train starting to move. Im afraid even a third-level stone wall wouldnt withstand it. Hard to say, after all, its made of flesh and blood But its a zombie Boom- As the spectators were discussing fervently, Robert struck the wall with his long sword, with a deafening sound; A nearly two-meter section of the third-level stone wall collapsed, creating a massive gap. The wooden spike traps at the base of the wall and the falling rock traps on the wall were all directly damaged, unable to be repaired; This attack is fierce. If it hits me directly, my small body would probably be instantly killed like those monsters. Song Jian took a sharp breath and pinched his teeth with a constipated expression; Without waiting for Song Jian to issue an attack order, the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree launched an attack at the intruding Robert, an elite-level zombie patrolling the courtyard. Countless roots emerged from the soil and wrapped around Robert. Wisps of black ghostly air emerged from the tree, constantly condensing in mid-air into wandering skull-shaped objects, emitting heart-wrenching shrieks as they moved towards Robert; Thump, thump- Yellowish-red leaves, exuding a bloody sweetness, whip towards Robert like a tough whip, accompanied by a piercing sound that made people nauseous; Immediately, the courtyard was filled with cold winds and ghostly howls, like the lair of hellish ghosts; After devouring too many monster corpses and dropped items, the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree had reached level 6 as an Elite Boss. Although it was four levels lower than Robert, this was the home field of the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree. Robert intruded like he stepped into a swamp; Countless roots wrapped around the armored legs of the warhorse, while small spikes went through the gaps in the armor, continuously absorbing the horses vitality; Underneath him, the warhorse jumped frantically, leaving Robert unable to control it for a moment; Roberts helmet hid his face, so no one could see his expression, but the green flames in his eye sockets suddenly intensified; Whoosh- Robert swung his long sword, releasing an arc-shaped Sword Qi, cutting off all the roots wrapped around the warhorse; The branches hit Roberts armor, making a crisp collision sound, but the damage to Robert was nearly zero, only leaving shallow burn marks on the surface of his armor; More than a dozen skulls condensed by black ghostly air, with long black tails, pounced at Robert. When they were still dozen centimeters away, they disintegrated as if they had hit an invisible wall; All their attack methods were barely effective, making the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree furious. The human face appeared on the trunk showed a fierce expression, opening its mouth to reveal sharp fangs, and a dark red mist sprayed from the tree toward Robert; Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 91 Robert (II) Chapter 91: Chapter 91 Robert (II) Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stared at Robert who had already rushed into the courtyard of the manor, a cold glint flickering in his eyes. The skill Minds Eye activated, and instantly, a crimson crosshair appeared on Roberts body, scanning up and down; Finally, the crosshair rested on the skull of the war horse between Roberts legs; this was its weak point; The skill Minds Eye, in addition to being able to mentally lock on targets, also has a 15% chance of discovering the opponents flaws and weaknesses. Song Jians mouth quirked up slightly; this Robert was indeed cunning; If it were a normal boss, its weak point would definitely be on its own body. Unexpectedly, this Robert had placed his weak point on the war horse beneath him; Catapult, fire at Robert! Song Jian directly controlled the catapult, launching a fierce assault at Robert; The two front arrow towers have already been destroyed, and to repair them, they must wait until the end of the fight. The arrow tower on the rear wall of the manor had no line of sight and could not attack the front. Now, the only thing Song Jian could control were the three catapults on Manor Castle; Cre-e-eak- The catapult slowly raised its head, launching stones at a very exaggerated angle, which looked almost like it was being fired vertically; Three stone balls shot into the air almost simultaneously, reaching their apogee before accelerating downwards; At this time, Robert was already enveloped by the poison fog emitted by the Blood Ghost Poison Tree. The dark red poison fog, was like maggots gnawing at bone, sticking to Roberts body as he moved; The damage from the poison fog was not high, but it had an abundance of added negative effects; Weakness, corrosion, vampirism, scorching, defense reduction, strength weakening A series of negative status effects appeared next to Roberts name; Swish swish swish- Again, dozens of roots burst forth from the earth, entangling with the limbs of the war horse. The roots were extremely tough. Without using the Arc Slash skill, it would be impossible for Robert to escape their grip; But he couldnt possibly just abandon his war horse, he could only chop at the encompassing roots; For every root chopped off, two more shot out from the earth. The incessant surge of roots evoked a sense of despair; Boom boom boom- Finally, the three stone balls fell from the sky. One of them smashed into Roberts shoulder, almost knocking him off the horse. Song Jian chuckled slightly; this hit caused significant damage to Robert. Even to the naked eye, a large dent could be seen in Roberts armor; With such an injury, Roberts right shoulder might be disabled, if not, at the very least, the shoulder was probably broken; His right hand was the one which held the longsword initially, now that his right shoulder was injured, it remained to be seen whether he could still unleash his Arc Slash skill; The other two stone balls smashed brutally onto the horses body, one hit the horses buttocks and the other smashed onto the horses head; The stone ball that hit the horses buttocks only caused about 100 points of damage to Robert, but the stone ball that smashed onto the horses head, not only dealt critical damage, but it also made the horses front legs buckle, causing it to kneel on the ground; -110 -103 -280 Three damage numbers floated above Roberts head. Song Jians eyes brightened. Roberts vitality seemed to be linked to the warhorse. Damaging the warhorse was essentially harming the boss, Robert. Three catapults were slowly reloaded. The catapults had a high attack power, but they had a long interval between each attack and a slow attack speed. If it werent for the poisonous fog enveloping Robert, it would be hard for the catapult attacks to hit him. Even when the warhorses two front legs fell to the ground, Robert had no intention of dismounting. Instead, he desperately pulled the reins, trying to raise the warhorse again. How could the Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree miss this opportunity? Its roots and branches relentlessly whipped Robert and the horse. Even with the protection of the armor, the toxic branches corroded its defense bit by bit. A series of single-digit damage values emerged above Roberts head. The warhorse let out a neigh and stood up forcefully. Robert switched his sword to his left hand, and another arc of sword light shone. All the roots wrapped around him were chopped off. The Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree had its roots cut off twice in a row. Its vitality points had dropped by more than half. Surprisingly, green numbers of +3, +5 occasionally floated above the poison tree, evidently regaining vitality points. Once free, Robert looked at Song Jian standing on the third floor of Manor Castle. His cold gaze was devoid of life, reminiscent of a dead mans eyes. Well, he is a zombie, a dead man! Song Jian felt a chill at being scrutinized but stubbornly glared back. With a tug on the reins, Robert turned the horse around and charged at the Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree. Despite being a zombie, Robert, relying on his battle instinct, could sense that the Ghost Poison Tree was the strongest defense point in the entire Manor. Once it was taken down, the entire Manor would be exposed to his attacks. This guy is not stupid! Song Jians heart sank, he furrowed his brow and vanished from the third floor of the castle. Although the Blood-thirsty Ghost Poison Tree was a level six elite boss, it was still somewhat inferior to Robert. It could fight, but serving as a shield was a bit of a tough task. Robert guided the warhorse to run just two steps before abruptly accelerating to the limit. His surroundings were filled with an aura, like a sports car revving its engine, once the brake is released, the speed jumps from zero to a hundred and eighty miles per hour. The warhorse broke into a run, quickly like an arrow released from a bow. The Ghost Poison Tree hastily extended all its roots, trying to entangle the horse again and prevent it from approaching. However, the fast warhorse didnt care about the roots. All roots that tried to approach were torn to pieces by the aura surrounding the horse. Boom- With a loud crash, Robert fiercely rammed into the robust trunk of the Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree. The trees vitality dropped drastically, leaving only about a fifth left. The branches of the poison tree emitted a creaking sound of fracturing. A gigantic hole appeared on the tree trunks surface. The putrid smell of wood splinters filled the air, and a gush of a blood-like liquid spurted out from the tree trunk. The Poison Tree let out a roar, its branches intertwined to form two sturdy arms. There was a rumble under the ground; the earth was slightly shaking as underground roots intertwined to form two huge legs. With all its strength, the Poison Tree broke free from the soils confinement and stood up from the Spirit Field. Roar- Bo th arms tightened into fists and swung down from the sky like hammers, targeting Robert with a deep-seated growl. Robert swung his left hand upward fiercely. His sword burst into dazzling white light that collided hard with the arms of the poison tree, Alex. The warhorse under Robert let out a mournful whinny, its four legs trembled violently as if it couldnt bear such a tremendous force. Roberts sword also dug into Alexs wooden-patterned arms. At that moment, Song Jians figure appeared in front of Roberts warhorse. The Tusk Fang Stinger in his hand was like a venomous snake, ruthlessly stabbing towards the horses head. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Super Telekinesis Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Super Telekinesis Translator: 549690339 The warhorse snorted, shaking its head as it bit at Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback to discover that the horses mouth was full of sharp fangs, glinting metallically, like the maw of a massive beast, significantly different from a typical warhorse; Song Jian was in no mood to get bit by such a mouth, he quickly retracted his arm and darted to one side; Crrack- The warhorses upper and lower jawbones collided, sparks flew between its fangs, startling Song Jian; Song Jian pushed off the ground, delivering a forceful kick to the horses right thigh, brandishing his dagger aiming towards the horses right eye; The horse turned its head, trying to continue biting Song Jian, but didnt expect Song Jians move was a feint, he quickly withdrew his dagger, and then flipped it, piercing directly into the horses lower jawbone; -110 An attack of over a hundred points drifted up from Roberts head; Song Jian cracked a slight smile. With a whoosh, he seemingly teleported, his silhouette disappearing on the spot; Whoosh- The longsword, emanating a white sword light, let out a low howl as it swept past where Song Jian had just stood; Within the manor, Song Jian was master, capable of appearing anywhere instantaneously. Fighting here was like divine intervention, much like a mages teleportation. Bodies of Song Jian continuously appeared around Robert, his dagger dishing out death blows, constantly slicing away at Roberts life! The Bloody Soul Poison Trees health has already fallen below one-tenth, its vitality bar flickering dangerously red; Just as this occurred, the Poison Tree suddenly extended its right hand, grabbing hold of a level five mutant zombie that had charged through a breach in the barricade, and shoved it directly into its mouth; The sharp fangs easily ripped through the mutant zombies body, swiftly swallowing it, causing the Poison Trees health to visibly rise; Song Jian kept appearing beside Robert, harassing it and not allowing it to focus on attacking the Poison Tree, otherwise, by now, the Poison Tree would already have been reduced to mere woodchips; Boom! A single shout, a green poisonous mist violently exploded from Roberts body, causing over a hundred points of damage; Poison Nova, five valid attacks, each stacking a Poison Mark. After stacking five Poison Marks, all Poison Marks can be detonated, unleashing the Poison Nova spell, causing over a hundred points of damage to the target; Robert staggered once, then abruptly turned around. The ghostly fire in his helmets eye sockets stared at Song Jian as if looking at a corpse; Song Jian only felt a chill down his scalp, his pupils contracted sharply, an alarm ringing loudly in his heart. He thought to teleport away, but found himself bound by some mysterious power, utterly immobilised; System: Roaming Zombie Robert used Super Psychic Power on you, bind time five seconds, your racial skill Thick Skin has triggered. The Thick Skin skill level is too low to resist this attack, reducing bind time by 20%, final bind time is four seconds; Damn it! How did this happen! Song Jian inwardly screamed, watching as Robert turned around, brandishing his longsword, slashing viciously at him; Thud- The Bloody Soul Poison Tree flailed its arm and struck hard at Roberts back from behind, a surge of great strength knocked Robert and his horse to the side. The sword originally aimed at Song Jians head suddenly veered and grazed past Song Jians left shoulder; Whoosh- Where the long sword passed, the Zombie Commanders armor slowly appeared, with a very deep sword mark on the surface, almost splitting the entire armor in half. Over eighty points of damage floated above Song Jians head; Song Jians face drastically changed with horror. A mere scratch had cost him over eighty vitality points. If this sword were to hit him squarely, Robert could kill him instantly! Suddenly, the battle information from the system just now flashed in Song Jians mind, and a brilliant idea emerged; Thick Skin skill level too low, cannot immunize this attack skill level too low Open the skill list! Song Jian urgently shouted in his mind; In the skill list, the talent skill Thick Skin was only level two. Initially, it was upgraded by one level to resist the Zombies Virus. But now it seems that Song Jian had not fully developed the potential of this skill. All skill points go to the talent skills! Song Jian, who was already level nine, had accumulated five skill points. In an instant, all these five skill points were allocated to the talent skill Thick Skin; For a time, in the skill bar, the talent skill Thick Skin line glowed golden five times in succession. Its level jumped from two to seven, and its attributes underwent a dramatic change; Thick Skin (Passive), Level 7, Skill Effect: Increases personal defense by 30%, resistance by 45%, possesses a certain immunity to negative effects such as mockery, charm, corpse poison, paralysis, dizziness, etc. Each time you take damage, it is forcibly reduced by 10 points; Skill Description: As a salesperson, you can possess a certain immunity to insults, rejections, and mockery, and your resistance to attacks is further enhanced, and your resistance to adverse effects is also strengthened; Crack- With a crisp shattering sound, after raising the Thick Skin talent to level 7, Song Jian found that the origianl two-second binding time had disappeared instantly. It seemed as if there was a transparent membrane around his body that has shattered to pieces; This talent skill is indeed powerful, increasing defense and resistance, immune to all negative effects, and even damage can be forcibly reduced by 10 points. Its a gods skill! Song Jian immediately felt that the five skill points were well worth it; After the upgrade of the talent skill, Roberts super psychic had been completely wasted and had no effect on Song Jian at all; Boom, Boom, Boom C Three more stone bullets fell from the sky, slamming onto Robert. The horse underneath him couldnt withstand such violent impact anymore, and with a wailing cry, its legs softened and it knelt on the ground; At this point, Roberts health had only a fifth left. Bloodthirsty Poison Tree Alex seized the opportunity to grab a few more monsters and shoved them into its mouth. Rotting liquid splattered everywhere, and countless tiny tentacles appeared from the hole in Alexs body, wrapping around each other. The human face emerging from the tree trunk twisted continuously, looking extremely sinister as it chewed on the monsters corpse; When the Bloodthirsty Poison Tree Alex had its vitality restored to a third, it joined in on the attacks on Robert. Song Jian continued to use the powers granted by the manor, teleporting to places out of Roberts sight and launching continuous attacks on him; Boom! Boom! Boom! Every five attacks would trigger a Poison Nova, causing massive damage to Robert; The Poison Tree released another mouthful of poison fog, swinging its thick arms and smashing Robert hard; Level 10 Elite BOSS Robert, finally under the joint siege of Bloodthirsty Poison Tree and Song Jian, vitality ran low. The warhorse underneath him couldnt stand the injuries from the battle, after a wail, it collapsed on the ground. Wisps of black smoke emerged from the cracks in the horses armor. The ghostly flames in Roberts eye sockets flickered, and sparks kept flashing; Just then, Robert stiffened as if he had thought of something, and tossed the long sword in his left hand at Song Jian; Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Task Completed Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Task Completed Translator: 549690339 Whoosh- The longsword drew a curve in the air with a spin, and Song Jian hurriedly blinked to dodge it. At this moment, Song Jian saw Robert suddenly took out a palm-sized black metal piece from his armor and threw it towards him. Seeing this object, the name T-11 High-explosive Grenade suddenly emerged in Song Jians mind. Damn it, this guy has such a powerful weapon! Song Jian was scared out of his wits and didnt care about the bloody and ghostly poison tree. He directly teleported to the third floor of the Manor Castle. Boom- With a loud bang, the entire Manor Castle shook slightly. The castles door was blasted open, leaving a big hole while dust spread like smoke. This is a Level 3 Stone Castle Door with a defense of 800, and it was blown open by a single grenade? Song Jian couldnt believe his eyes. If you had such powerful means, why didnt you use it earlier? If you had, the bloody and ghostly poison tree would have been wiped out long ago Song Jian was somewhat speechless. At this point, Robert has less than a hundred Vitality left. Even though he used a T-11 High-explosive Grenade to blast open the castle door, it couldnt change the current situation. If Robert had used the grenade to blow up the wall and the castle door in the beginning, the swarms of monsters would have rushed in. No matter how high the defense of Song Jians Manor Castle was, the main task might have ended in failure. Alex, stay away from that guy! Song Jian hastily ordered. Although Alex had recovered a third of his Vitality, he couldnt withstand the power of a T-11 High-explosive Grenade explosion. Having his autonomous consciousness, Alex had already fled far after witnessing the power of the T-11 High-explosive Grenade and didnt dare to approach Robert anymore. After leaving the Spirit Field and assuming human form, Alexs Vitality steadily decreased. Giving up attacking Robert, Alex darted through the breach in the wall and went on a killing spree among the rank 5 monsters. For a rank 6 elite boss, the rank 5 monsters in front of him were merely food. After throwing the high-explosive grenade, Robert was inexplicably stunned and began to tremble slightly. Song Jian also didnt dare to blink and attack him. The range of the high-explosive grenade was not small C if Robert turned into a suicide bomber and took his life, it wouldnt be worth it. So they stared at each other for a while, one standing on the third floor of the castle and the other in the courtyard. Then Robert let out a long sigh. Ive guarded this city for three hundred years. 1 didnt expect that I would ultimately cause its destruction Robert suddenly spoke. Slowly taking off his helmet, Robert revealed his pale face, high nose, sunken eye sockets, and distinct facial features. The Western mans face looked quite handsome, but Roberts eyes were still burning with two clusters of green flames. Caesar, I never thought you would be the one beside me in the end Robert bent down and stroked the horde of the colt that had turned into dry bones. A trace of reluctance appeared on Roberts face. After a while, Robert began to remove the armor he was wearing. The armor, similar to a medieval heavy knights, usually required the help of a squire to take off. Robert couldnt remove many parts on his own and eventually had to use brute force to break it. The heavy armor fell to the ground, and he wore a gray tight-fitting suit. He jabbed his longsword into the ground and looked up at Song Jian, shouting, Divinely Favored One, do you have any interest in coming down to listen to me Just as his words fell, a sharp wind came from behind, and Roberts face changed. A bitter smile appeared on his face. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- A dozen tree roots pierced through, like spears, from Roberts back, directly penetrating his body and emerging from his chest. Black-red polluted blood flowed out of Roberts mouth, and the ghost fire in his eye sockets flickered; This, perhaps, is destiny Robert sighed, his knees buckled, and his body lost all strength. His hands hung weakly, and if not for the roots of the Bloody Hellish Poison Tree supporting his body, he would have fallen to the ground by now; At the moment after Roberts death, the monsters besieging Song Jians manor seemed to suddenly wake up from their slumbers and scattered with roars; Watching the remaining few dozens of monsters, a smile appeared on Song Jians lips; System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for successfully creating the Safe House Level 1 Manor! Main mission completed, mission evaluation greatly improved; System: Congratulations to player Song Jian, killing [LV10 Roaming Zombie-Robert], completing side mission Guardians Demise, and obtaining side mission reward [T-11 High-explosive Hand Grenade Blueprint]. System: Congratulations to player Song Jian, level up to 10, opening player chat channel! You can communicate freely with other players in the player channel; System: Congratulations to the player for completing the main mission and being able to leave the game. You have three hours left in the game. When the time is up, you will be forcibly removed from the game; After Roberts death, a golden light burst out from Alex, the Bloody Hellish Poison Tree, and his level increased to Elite Level 7; recovering his vitality by devouring more than a dozen monsters outside the manor; At this point, Alexs bleeding had increased from 1 point/second to 3 points/second. The longer it stayed away from the Spirit Field, the more vitality it would lose; I dont know what else Robert would have said in the end Song Jian appeared beside Roberts corpse, looking at the body lying on the ground, deep in thought; Next to Roberts corpse, there was a blue-quality long sword, a Skill Book, and a revolver-like firearm, also in blue-quality; Two blue-quality equipment, one Skill Book. The drop quality of Robert, this Level 10 Elite Boss, is quite high! Song Jian was a bit surprised, but just as he was about to bend down to pick up the items, several roots suddenly drilled out from the soil, and in a flash, swept up the three items, dragging them into the mud; Damn you! Song Jian was furious; Level 10 Elite Bosses had already died by the walls today, over five of them. But they were all lacking, dropping only green-quality materials, which were all devoured by Alex anyway. The items dropped by Robert were considered a bigger harvest this time, and in the end, they were snatched by Alex first; Alex strode back to the manor, ignoring Song Jians angry gaze, returned to the Spirit Field, his thick legs transforming back into countless roots plunged into the soil, and his hands slowly spreading out to form umbrella-like branches. The face formed on the trunk also slowly disappeared, returning to a somewhat eerie-looking big tree; You, you Song Jian was speechless for a moment while pointing at Alex, who had resumed his tree form. Feeling a suffocating sensation in his chest, he wanted to vomit blood. It took him a while to regain his composure and shift his attention to the system prompts; Main mission completed, side mission completed; However, this side mission seemed to have skipped many steps, jumping straight to the final kill, omitting much of the process; Its a chain mission, and the final reward is just a blueprint. Its a bit too simple Song Jian, rubbing his chin, looked at the T-11 High-explosive Hand Grenade Blueprint in his inventory, deep in thought; Looking up, he saw the towering tower in the center of the city, hundreds of meters high. That was the place where Robert, once the citys guardian and now a Level 10 Elite roaming zombie, had fallen; The second round of the side mission only required reaching the Tower of Falling, to search for clues about Roberts whereabouts; It seems 1 should go there again. Maybe there are some good things left there Song Jian gazed at the tower in the city center, thinking to himself; Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Blood Pool Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Blood Pool Translator: 549690339 Song Jians successful construction of a safe house came as a surprise to all the players who were watching; This cant be, are all these BOSSes just cheap versions? 1 think I even saw a level ten BOSS, how could this happen It was a suffocating battle, that strange tree played a decisive role, I wonder how he obtained it I just want to know now, how many materials did his safe house cost, third-level stone walls, my God Impressive, Little Cheap Brother, well done Brother Song, youre really great, Ive decided, Ill build my safe house right next to yours The spectators, except Li Keer and Wang Qi, were indifferent to the swarm of monsters attacking, they watched coldly, but in the end, they didnt see what they wished for, which disappointed many people and also made them extremely jealous of Song Jian; Why can he complete the main task and leave this damn game! Why can he collect so many materials! Why can he have such a fierce strange tree to help in battle! Its unfair, everything is so unfair! More and more people started to come out from the dark corners and slowly headed towards Song Jians estate; Song Jian sensed something wrong, a touch of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth, how similar is this to the real world? When Song Jian first encountered his sales job, he had seen an extremely excellent salesperson whose monthly performance surpassed all other salespersons, even some senior salespersons could not match his monthly performance in three months; However, everyone failed to see the hard work behind his performance. Everyone began to give him the cold shoulder. It was as if he didnt exist in the sales department. His shortcomings were constantly exaggerated, even a small mistake would get constant blame, but nobody mentioned his outstanding sales performance; even the sales manager tacitly approved this cold treatment because he feared that this salesperson would replace his position; Eventually, this excellent salesperson left the company, which made Song Jian sigh for a long time, even Zhao Yu viciously cursed the companys indifference behind its back. If it wasnt for Song Jian still being in this company, Zhao Yu would have resigned the next day; So, is excellence also a sin? Song Jian muttered quietly to himself. Let everything reset, my level one estate! The broken walls, the destroyed traps, the smashed castle doors, after the battle, everything could be repaired using materials. Timber and stones disappeared like flowing water from Song Jians inventory. There were so many places needed to be repaired, he consumed more than five thousand units of timber and over ten thousand units of stone to finally restore the level-one estate; The Vitality Points of the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree restored to above 80%. Mainly because Roberts charge skill did significant damage to its main stem, it took a long time to repair. If it werent for Poison Tree Alex finally consuming Roberts corpse, it would not have been able to recover this much vitality; Seeing Song Jians estate restored from their previous destruction, some people began to hesitate. After glancing at the estate, they hesitated for a moment, immediately turned around and left, but most people looked around and still firmly surrounded the estate; Song Jians figure appeared on the third floor of the castle, looking down at the crowd approaching from the crowd through the window; Bro, can you tell us how you built such a magnificent castle? Whats the secret? someone standing five or six meters away from the wall shouted; Yeah, tell us, how did you manage to gather so many materials? This game is too hard to play, dont be selfish with your secrets! Hey man, Im the general manager of Haifeng Group in the real world, I think we can become friends in the real world if you could guide me in this game. Lets have a drink together, what do you say? Song Jian gave a faint smile, set up a ban all strangers from entering policy in his estate, and then turned and left the third floor; The whole castle was deserted, with nothing but a civilian radio sitting alone on the third-floor. The radio was off, but once it was placed in the safe room, it could be used normally. Song Jian walked towards the radio with curiosity. When he had placed it, he seemed to hear someone broadcasting something on a certain channel. However, at that time the manor was under a monster attack, so Song Jian couldnt be distracted and didnt pay much attention to it. Just as Song Jian prepared to turn on the radio, the voice of the bloody evil tree Alex echoed in his mind. Master, my injuries are too severe and I need blood water from the blood pool to restore my vitality. Please allow me to use the blood water Listening to Alexs weak voice, Song Jian was frightened. Seeing the state of Alex at this point left Song Jian stunned. Apparently, Roberts charge attack had inflicted such a great damage on Alex. Even though Alex had rooted into the spirit field, his vitality points were steadily diminishing. However, the rate of decay was very slow, which was why Song Jian did not notice it earlier. The penetrating injury on the trunk already damaged Alex at his core. With a thought, Song Jian found himself in the basement. The vacant basement contained only a blood pool, resembling a swimming pool and occupying about twenty square meters. He looked at the blood pool. After it was built, Song Jian hadnt inspected its attributes thoroughly. Blood Pool: Level 1 building, effect: stores five thousand units of blood water. Effect of Blood Water 1: can restore vitality points; Effect 2: can cultivate blood slaves; Effect 3: can be used to make additives to enhance product quality. Building description: The blood water contains trace amounts of toxins. Drinking it for a long time can strengthen the physique, but it may affect the mind and pollute the soul. The blood in the pool can slowly recover, but once depleted, it takes a long time and precious materials to recover. Blood pool capacity: 2000/5000. Alex, how much blood water do you need to fully recover? Song Jian asked in his mind. Master, I need about a thousand standard units of blood water to fully recover, Alex replied immediately. Well, there isnt much blood water left in the pool. If 1 let you use it, it will require many precious materials to replenish, Song Jian expressed his difficulty, rubbing his chin. Master if I dont get watered, Ill die. Then you will lose a strong guardian in your manor! The tone of Alexs voice seemed a bit anxious. Well, the mansion is already built and there wont be any more monster attacks. Losing one guardian is not a big deal. I can just go back to the Tree Spirit Forest and get some saplings to replace you. At least, they wouldnt snatch my spoils of war! Song Jian thought of the items that Robert had dropped, and felt a pang in his heart. Master, I have three items saved here. I want to offer them to you, my respected master! Alex hesitated. A smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. He moved like a flash to Alexs side, and two items emanating blue light and one item emitting white light appeared at the foot of the giant tree. Not bad, not bad, two blue items and onemist grass, an engineering crafting table. You Quickly, Song Jian stowed the three items in his bag and glared deeply at the tree. Other things could be let go, but this engineering crafting table was something Song Jian had been longing for a while ago. Master, the blood water Okay, okay, understood! Song Jian waved his hand, and with a thought, the level of the blood water in the pool rapidly descended by half, slowly flowing into the spirit field where Alex was rooted. Oh- The power of life! Alex let out a satisfying moan. Tiny buds, resembling muscle tissues, emerged around the tree trunks penetrating wound. They grew visibly at a rapid pace, intertwining with each other and quickly healing Alexs wound. Looking at the almost flat layer of blood water left in the pool, Song Jian was contemplating the making of the blood slaves. He moved like a flash and appeared on the third floor of the castle. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Rocket Launcher Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Rocket Launcher Translator: 549690339 Song Jian returned to the third floor of Manor Castle. In the empty room, there was only a closed radio placed on the floor. Song Jian took out three items from his inventory, which were tributes from the Poison Tree Alex. He estimated that it was because Alex had eaten too much, and these three things were not digested for a while, so they were saved for last. The first item was a blue-quality longsword. [Guardians Sword](Blue): One-handed Sword, Weapon, Attack: 28-31, Strength+3, Armor Break+2, Special Effect: Knights Faith (active), can form a telekinetic shield with 500 defense points, the shield disappears after 10 seconds, if the shield is broken within 10 seconds, it will automatically restore 30% of the users Vitality Points; Usage requirement: Level 10, cannot be taken out of the game. A Level 10 blue one-handed sword with a built-in defensive skill was perfect for Song Jian, who had just fed his Corrupt Sword to Alex. His left hand was still missing a weapon, and the Guardians Sword could replace the position of the Corrupt Sword. Adding three points of Strength directly allowed Song Jians Strength to break through the single-digit barrier, reaching 11 points. Compared to ordinary players, who only had four or five points of Strength, he now possessed an overwhelming advantage. The Knights Faith skill greatly enhanced Song Jians survivability. A 500-point defense was enough to make some players with weaker attack power feel desperate, and ordinary mutated zombies might not even be able to break through this telekinetic shield layer. Most importantly, after the telekinetic shield is broken, it can directly increase 30% of Vitality Points. In a battle with a BOSS, 30% of Vitality Points is almost equivalent to the full Vitality Points of an ordinary player. It could even save Song Jians life at critical moments. Song Jian was very satisfied with this longsword. Although he had only mastered a basic passive skill related to longswords so far, it did not hinder him from using the longsword as an off-hand weapon. Putting the longsword into the equipment slot, Song Jian looked at the second item. The second item was an Engineering Crafting Table, a building facility item. Song Jian placed it directly next to the radio. With this crafting table and the T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenade Blueprint, he would be able to make high-explosive hand grenades. Even now, Song Jian was still having residual feelings about the power of high-explosive hand grenades. If Robert hadnt thought of this trump card in the end, it was questionable whether Song Jians current Level 1 Manor would still be standing. If only I had an Alchemy crafting table, Song Jian thought as he rubbed his chin. Having learned Alchemy and possessing the Weakness Potion formula, but without an Alchemy crafting table, he couldnt make Weakness Potions, which made him a bit anxious. [Engineering Crafting Table](Special Item): Effect: can create engineering items, increasing the success rate by 30%; Usage conditions: mastering Engineering, must be placed in a safe house to use. Seeing the attributes of the Engineering Crafting Table, Song Jians face darkened; he had the blueprint and the crafting table, but he hadnt mastered Engineering. Damn, another decoration! Song Jian exclaimed in anger. The book Engineering was not available in ordinary shops; it could only be purchased in the Doomsday Supermarket. Song Jian didnt know if the Doomsday Supermarket would appear again. Song Jian always felt that it was too BUG-like that all items could be bought in the Doomsday Supermarket. This should be just a welfare-like existence. If you can seize the opportunity, great; if not, just enjoy the moment. Many players have accepted the Doomsday Supermarket membership task, but they still cant complete it. Song Jian shook his head and looked at the third item. Hiss, how come theres this thing, this is, simply, I Song Jians eyes showed a horrified expression, followed by ecstasy. In the inventory, a metal-gloss-displaying killing machine was quietly lying there. [Cobra-2X](Blue): Rocket Launcher, Two-handed Weapon, Attack: 49-68, Explosion+3, Splash+3, Ammo Capacity+1, Special Effect 1: Automatically restores one round of ammunition every thirty seconds; Ammo Capacity: 2/2, Attack Speed: 3 seconds; Usage Requirements: Level 10,12 points of Strength attribute. A rocket launcher? I cant believe theres something like a rocket launcher. This attack power is on par with Earth Teeth Assault, its just too overpowered Song Jians eyes gleamed, and he just wanted to hug and kiss it. The function of automatically restoring ammunition is simply too considerate. Im making a big profit, haha, Im making a big profit this time! Song Jian had always been envious of Li Keers crossbow, which had the attribute of automatically restoring ammunition. This could save a lot of expense! You should know that firearms have many advantages like high attack, great power, and long-range, but the only drawback is the huge cost of using them. A single battle could use up enough ammunition to bankrupt an ordinary player, making players in the game love and hate firearms. If a firearm has the attribute of automatically restoring ammunition, even if its only a white-quality item, its value will skyrocket, even comparable to a green-quality weapon. Its just a pity that 1 need 12 points of Strength to equip it, and 1 only have 11 points. Its like a big meal being served right in front of me, but I cant eat it. Damn, its so annoying! Song Jian stared at the red-highlighted 12 points of Strength attribute in the usage requirements, his eyes filled with anger. None of the three items could be used immediately; without the corresponding training for the Guardians Sword, it would likely harm himself if used blindly. All he could do was hang it in the equipment slot and enjoy the attribute bonuses. Without mastering the corresponding skill, the Engineering Crafting Table couldnt be used. The powerful rocket launcher lacked enough Strength attribute, so it couldnt be used either. Song Jian sighed deeply, closed his inventory and decided it was better if the items remained out of sight. Chirp chirp- At this moment, a faint purple, translucent spirit bird was chirping non-stop at the window on the third floor of the castle, trying to grab Song Jians attention. Little Purple? Song Jian raised his eyebrows, quickly approached the window, and let Little Purple in. Unlocking the player channel at Level 10, Im the only one at Level 10 right now, so whats the use of unlocking the channel? Song Jian couldnt help but complain. If everyone unlocked the player channel, then Song Jian could freely contact other players. But now, he was the only one in the channel. Whats the difference between this and not unlocking? Talking to himself? Little Cheap Brother, those people are still surrounding the entrance of your manor and talking bad about you. Were too scared to go in! The voice of Keer came from Little Purples mouth. Upon hearing this, Song Jians face darkened, and he let out a cold snort. A trace of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth. Refusing to accept my mercy? Really forcing me to go on a killing spree! As for killing people in the game, Song Jian was no longer opposed to it. Having lost the constraints of laws in the real world, the game followed the law of the jungle, the Dark Forest rule. However, some people still failed to comprehend it, treating it like an insignificant game. It seems that 1 need to teach you all a good lesson and let you know the cruelty of this game! Song Jian muttered to himself, then his figure appeared directly on the wall. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Taking Advantage Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Taking Advantage Translator: 549690339 Song Jians figure appeared on the perimeter wall, looking at the dozens of people surrounding his safe house, his face looking very displeased. After successfully creating the safe house, almost all of the defensive facilities were destroyed, and the walls and castle were also broken with large holes. Song Jians estate looked extremely dilapidated and desolate. At this time, almost all of the onlookers had thoughts of looting the place. But with Song Jian immediately spending a large amount of resources to repair the estate, more than half of the players were deterred. They looked at the four Arrow Towers, three Catapults, and the tall and thick wall with its Wooden Spike Trap, Falling Rock Trap, and other defensive facilities, shivering in their hearts. Those who still dared to stay were relying on their real-world status, wanting to take advantage of their power and influence in the real world to gain some benefits from Song Jian. Humph, those who play games well must be losers in the real world. 1 dont believe that he will continue to ignore us like this A rotund middle-aged man, holding a green-quality Magic Staff, said aggressively. President Wang is right, if we find out his real-life identity, then based on his current attitude towards us, I will make sure he cant take a single step in Coastal City A thin middle-aged man with a slightly balding head and sharp eyes, coldly snorted, and actually revealed a hint of killing intent on his face. Several people around him seemed to have some fear, not daring to look directly at him, and behaving obsequiously even while standing beside him. Yeah, Hall Master Zhangs River Gang has a lot of say in Coastal City, who wouldnt give Hall Master Zhang some face? This kid dares to ignore Hall Master Zhang like this; once we know his real-life identity, Im afraid we wont see him again in the game, hahaha- A very fat man, weighing at least 300 pounds, was wearing plate armor and holding a warhammer almost as tall as him, laughed loudly. Sun Fatty, as someone from the martial world, all we know is fighting and killing. When the kid comes out later, how to extract the most from him still depends on your means, Lord Yama Sun. Hall Master Zhang coldly snorted and glanced at the fat man beside him. No problem, as long as you all help me hold the scene, even if this kde is a Sun Wukong who jumped out from a crack in a stone, I can still squeeze out some oil. The fat mans plump face was oily, but his small eyes revealed a terrifying sharpness. More than a dozen people were crowding around the entrance of Song Jians estate, each emanating an extraordinary aura, evidently people who had held high positions for a long time and possessed a great deal of power and wealth. These people probably all knew each other in the real world. They casually chatted and formed an alliance, all of them already calculating how to maximize their own benefits. Those who didnt qualify to stand with the big shots but still wanted a share of the spoils were standing on the streets more than ten meters away from the estate. They were quiet with eyes full of greed and envy, looking at the estate and the people surrounding the entrance. Li Keer and Wang Qi were standing far away, looking at the crowd with dissatisfaction and anger in their eyes. Theyre all bad guys, there wasnt a single one who helped Little Cheap Brother to fight the monsters! Li Keer angrily said with a pout. When the monsters besieged Song Jians estate earlier on, everyone just watched, except Li Keer and Wang Qi, who were constantly hunting down monsters on the outskirts. As a result, Li Keers level rose to 7, while Wang Qis level also increased to 5. I really cant understand why they didnt take advantage of such a good leveling opportunity. They were completely indifferent! Wang Qi was still a little surprised and couldnt believe it when he thought about it now. To be clear, Wang Qi had only managed to reach level 3 after much difficulty. However, just now, in a mere hour or so, his level rose to 5, it was like riding a rocket. Hmph, they think there werent enough monsters attacking Little Cheap Brother! Li Keer said angrily. As a matter of fact, many of the spectators were now regretting their decision. They originally thought that Song Jian wouldnt be able to withstand the monster siege, as there were so many bosses and even level 10 elite bosses. However, they didnt expect that Song Jian would actually be able to withstand the attack from so many monsters, which was simply unimaginable. If I had taken action at that time, could I have also gained two or three levels by now? Many people thought like this now, although at that time, they only watched with cold eyes, wanting to see Song Jian become a laughingstock and witness another persons main line mission failure. Song Jians figure stood on the perimeter wall, looking down at the people surrounding the entrance to his estate. Listening to their discussion and mutual flattery, Song Jian could only laugh. Even if he went back to the real world now, he would be more than capable of self-defense. To think that they could still scheme against Song Jian the way they used to do to a normal person just goes to show that these people must be seriously delusional. Why are you standing at the entrance of my estate? What do you want? Song Jian asked emotionlessly. These people werent paying attention to Song Jian standing on the wall. When they heard his voice, they all looked up, and their faces turned a little embarrassed when they saw him. As someone who holds face in high regard, it was one thing to talk behind someones back, but they suddenly found it awkward to openly belittle someone in front of their peers. After all, they were all powerful and influential people who usually just ordered their subordinates to carry out their dirty work. Young man, can we speak privately? Hall Master Zhang didnt like talking with people with his head turned up so he raised his volume. Leave my estate entrance immediately, or else 1 will treat you as enemies and initiate an attack on you. You have 10 seconds! Song Jian said coldly. Young man, dont be so aggressive with your words. We are The man called President Wang darkened his face, as no one had dared to talk to him like that for a long time. How arrogant! Dont let me find out his real-life identity, otherwise Hall Master Zhangs face showed a fierce expression. 1,1 think we should leave. Look at the Arrow Towers on the wall Someone said with a trembling voice. Everyone looked up and saw the Arrow Towers on both sides of the wall aiming at them. The sharp triangular arrowheads flashed with a cold light, making their hearts tighten involuntarily! I dont believe he really dares to kill people. Humph, with a kid like him, its all talk! Ill just stand here, let him kill! Zhang Tangzhu, with a furious expression, actually ripped off his clothes, revealing his chest and facing the Arrow Tower, with a menacing look on his face. Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Lend a Hand Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Lend a Hand Translator: 549690339 In the real world, Hall Master Zhang had seen numerous young people who bluster boldly. But when given a knife and asked to maim another person, they piss their pants. Therefore, seeing that Song Jian is not that old, doesnt bear any signs of being a gang member, but rather seems like a college student, Hall Master Zhang became highly confident and believed that Song Jian did not have the guts to kill. Kid, if you dont dare to kill me today, youre my grandson. Remember to address me as Old Zhang or Grandfather Zhang whenever you see me! Hall Master Zhang bellowed towards Manor Castle. Heh, Hall Master Zhangs got some nerve, truly worthy of being the head honcho of River Gang, we President Wang hailed with a thumbs-up, admiration written all over his face. Before President Wang could even finish his sentence, he heard two sharp whistling sounds of arrow flying. Squelch- The blood splattered on President Wang, who was standing next to Hall Master Zhang, and he froze in disbelief. As people looked at Hall Master Zhang, they saw two foot-long wooden arrows, one entering his temple and passing straight through his skull, with the arrowhead protruding three inches from the other side. The other arrow hit Hall Master Zhangs throat, emerging from the back of his neck. Two critical hit damages of over 80 points floated above Zhangs head. Cough cough- Hall Master Zhangs eyes filled with shock. He couldnt believe how ruthlessly a young man in his early twenties could kill. If I had known This thought occurred to Hall Master Zhang, but consciousness quickly faded into darkness, and he could no longer feel anything. As they watched Hall Master Zhangs dead body lying don the ground, next to a floating loot bag, a look of fear crossed everyones faces. Holy hell, he actually dared to kill! A loud shout brought all the people gathered at the entrance to their senses. When they looked toward the wall, they heard the creaking sound of a bowstring. Run- Damn, the man plays dirty.- Get out of the way, stop blocking the path A dozen people fled like frightened rats for a distance before looking back, only to see a few roots slowly extending from the wall, curling over Hall Master Zhangs body and emanating package. Damn, like master, like pet, not even sparing Old Zhangs body, thats ruthless someone murmured in astonishment. Old Zhang really misjudged this time. That kids not just an ordinary college student; hes a skilled manipulator, a real dragon in human form. Were in for a show in our Lianhai district River Gang is done for. With Old Zhangs death, the deputy gang leaders, none of them are easy to deal with So now we are Lets go, lets not embarrass ourselves here. We all misjudged. That kid is brutal. One wrong word, and he starts a massacre No options, the weapons in his hand. Hell do whatever he wants. A dozen of big bosses discussed among themselves, and after a while, they dispersed. Now they no longer considered Song Jian a novice. Instead, they treated him as one of their equals. Phew, it seems my heart has become harder, capable of killing decisively. Who would have thought, me, decisive in killing Song Jian touched the Night Slayers pattern on his chest with a melancholy expression on his face. Little Cheap Brother, you were amazing! Those guys were too hateful; they deserve to be killed! Little Purple stood at the window on the third floor of the castle, shouting excitedly. Enough, Keer, youre a young girl, dont keep talking about killing. I have given you and Wang Qi permission, you can enter my manor now. Song Jian laughed. Really? Thats great! Haha, theyre all gone, lets go in- In no time, Li Keer and Wang Qi arrived at Manor Castle. This place is so big, but it looks quite empty, theres nothing Li Keer as she looked around while walking. After creating a safe house, do all the original items in the safe house disappear? Wang Qi pondered aloud, his face sporting a thoughtful look. Keer, welcome. Song Jian greeted her with a smile. Little Cheap Brother, youre incredible, youre my idol! Li Keer excitedly jumped onto Song Jian, hugging his neck and said, Little Cheap Brother, your tree is very powerful. Where did you get it? Can you take me to get one too? Song Jian laughed, put Keer down, and patted her head, That tree is called Alex. Despite its good looks, its quite costly to keep. Its almost drained your Little Jian Brothers resources! I dont care, you tell me quickly, where did you get it from? I want a big tree too! Li Keer coaxed, pulling on Song Jians hand. Okay, okay, Ill tell you. Open the map, and Ill mark it for you. Not only can you gather lots of wood there, but theres also a monster called Treant. If you kill them, they might drop Treant Saplings. After you upgrade to a level 3 safe house, you can modify the Spirit Field. Once you have a Spirit Field, you can plant a Treant! Song Jian marked the location on the map and explained everything to them. Ah, it sounds so complicated. Suddenly, I dont want to use just one room as a safe house. I want to make the whole bar my safe house! Li Keer drew a big circle with her hands as if she could encompass the entire bar like that. Luckily, I have some materials to spare, Ill give them to you. Song Jian glanced at his inventory, which contained tens of thousands of units of wood and stone materials, and transferred all of them to Li Keer and Wang Qi. The two of them had fought valiantly against the monsters when they were under siege. Song Jian did not mention it, but he noticed their effort. Little Cheap Brother, youre so great. I adore you! Youre the second greatest man after my dad! Li Keer became so excited she was jumping up and down. Wang Qi, on the other hand, was stunned by the tens of thousands of materials, shocked beyond words. Brother Song, are you sure you havent put any money into this game? Wang Qi, after hemming and hawing for a while, finally asked. Ha ha, if you find out that money can be added to this game, you must tell me! Song Jian was amused by Wang Qi and laughed heartily. Little Cheap Brother, I have enough materials; Im ready to create my safe house. Can you help me? Li Keer asked while pulling on Song Jians sleeve. Song, Brother Song, I also want to create a safe house. Its just across the street from yours Wang Qi said a bit bashfully. Alright, alright, 1 still have three hours left in this game. As long as you create it during this time, I can help! Song Jian promptly agreed. Thats great! Ill create it now Afraid of being slower than Wang Qi, Li Keer quickly ran toward the castle gate. Song Jian and Wang Qi exchanged glances, before bursting into laughter. They then quickly followed Li Keer towards the outside of the manor. Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Fiana Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Fiana Translator: 549690339 The safe house Li Keer chose actually has three floors; two above ground and one underground. The first floor is a bar, the second floor a casino, and the basement is filled with tiny rooms. They looked like a shabby rented rooms, but in reality, this is the place where substances are sold and consumed. Standing in the bar on the first floor, Li Keer was somewhat excited, her eyes gleaming, she said to Song Jian, Little Cheap Brother, Im starting. Go ahead, remember to only upgrade the safe house by one level. If its upgraded too high, the levels of the monsters and the number of Bosses will also increase! Song Jian warned; This was advice from experience. If he had known this before, Song Jian would absolutely not have upgraded the safe house level so high. Rather, he would prefer to gradually enhance it after gaining more power in the future; Soon, a green light column enveloped the entire bar. All the players were stunned, looking at the soaring light column, some of them didnt dare to believe their own eyes; Is thisanother loaded player? someone hesitated to ask; Go check out who has such a hard head, just because others can pass the main mission doesnt mean they can Yeah, the main mission cant be passed this easily. Go and see who it is! The players who had dispersed previously began to gather again; Eh, Little Cheap Brother, why cant I build defensive structures? Li Keer was a bit in a rush. There was no Wooden Spike Trap in the construction list for a level one safe house, which made her panic; No Wooden Spike Trap? Why would this happen? Song Jian also encountered this situation for the first time, and frowned; Keer, check if you can create other buildings. Dont worry, even if we dont have the Wooden Spike Trap, I wont let you fail the main mission! Song Jian rubbed Keers head and comforted her with a relaxed smile on his face; Seeing Song Jians smile, Keer instantly calmed down, feeling relieved. She nodded and started meticulously checking the construction list; Little Cheap Brother, there are no more buildings that can be built, but I can recruit bar staff Li Keer said; Bar staff? What is that? Song Jian asked in surprise; There are three types, bartenders, servers, and bouncers!Li Keer said; Wow, are there any quantity limits? Song Jian hurriedly asked; Theres a limit for bartenders. You can only recruit one, but theres no limit for servers and bouncers. However, you have to pay them a salary, and their salary is so high, I wont be able to recruit many Li Keer said with a woeful face; Recruit a bartender first and see! Song Jian said, the more restrictions there are, the more powerful it most likely is, so it should be prioritized; Yes, alright! Soon, a figure slowly emerged at the bar counter; Hello, boss, my name is Fiana, nice to meet you! A voluptuous woman with fiery red hair bowed slightly towards Li Keer with a smiling face; An Elite Level Boss? Song Jian was dumbfounded, staring at Fiana for a long time before turning to look at Li Keer. He was finally able to confirm that Li Keer was indeed the chosen daughter of the game, not needing to spend money to become a boss-like existence in the game; Song Jians Bloody Ghost Poison Tree, Alex, cost him almost everything he had, plus some luck, to become a level one Elite Boss, and it also requires construction of a spirit field; The bartender in front of him, Fiana, only required Doomsday Coins to recruit. This made people glare with jealousy; [LV1 Bartender FianaJ(Elite), Vitality: 300/300, Mental Strength: 600/600, Traits: Super Telekinesis, Super Attraction; Skills: Accurate Throw, Title: Junior Bartender; This was the first NPC with a title that Song Jian saw, and also the first NPC with Mental Strength. Boss, do you need me to mix a cocktail for you? Fiana flashed a seductive smile. Song Jian suddenly felt like he was in love, his eyes fixed only on her. But soon, clarity returned to Song Jians eyes. The level seven talent skill Thick Skin was enough to resist Fianas mental charm. Seeing how quickly Song Jian snapped out from the spell of charm, Fianas eyes flashed a hint of surprise, but quickly returned to her coquettish expression. Looking at the liquor cabinet behind her, Fiana frowned slightly and shook her head, Boss, you need to restock the liquor soon, or theres no reason for me to be here! Soon, very soon, Ill buy more as long as 1 can hold this place! Li Keer assured immediately. Well, lets use my personal collection for now. Fiana smirked, magically pulled out seven to eight bottles of liquor, then took out a wine glass and mixing utensil. After a dizzying performance, she gently pushed the glass towards Li Keer, Boss, try this rainbow cocktail. The cocktail was primarily light blue like the sky, with white liquid floating on top like drifting clouds. In the middle of the glass was a gently rippling, multi-colored rainbow. It looked stunning. So beautiful! Sparks seemed to fly from Li Keers eyes, but soon she sighed, Mum said Im too young to drink. Little Cheap Brother, you drink it for me. Dont let it go to waste! Li Keer pushed the glass in front of Song Jian. Song Jian had been eyeing the Rainbow cocktail, a look of surprise gradually appearing on his face. The properties of this drink Song Jian trembled slightly and picked up the Rainbow. Cocktail C Rainbow (Blue): Drink, usage effect: Temporarily increases 500 Vitality Points for 60 minutes. Note: Contains alcohol. Those who are allergic to alcohol please drink with caution! 500 Vitality Points, although temporary, could greatly increase survival rate if consumed before each battle. Song Jian emptied the glass in one gulp. Although it was a cocktail, it tasted sweet and sour, just like a beverage very tasty. After drinking it, he was surprised to find that his Vitality Points had surpassed 700, reaching an astonishing 750. This was nearly the same as the Vitality Points of a regular level ten Boss. Haha, great drink! Song Jians face flushed as he set the glass down, smiling at Li Keer, Keer, sit here and watch. Im going to wipe out the monsters outside! With that, Song Jian rushed out of the bar with his Tusk Fang Stinger. What he didnt notice was a Drunk status appeared on his status bar. Wang Qi, stop Little Cheap Brother quickly! Li Keer cried out in alarm. At this time, several hundred monsters had gathered outside. Regardless he had 750 or 7,500 Vitality Points, charging out there would surely mean death. Wang Qi hurriedly tried to stop Song Jian but was tossed away easily by him. Now, Song Jians strength attribute had reached 11 points, he was virtually a superhero compared to Wang Qi, who only had five points of strength. Fiana, think of something quick! Li Keer hurriedly turned and pleaded with Fiana. Hehe, what an interesting person! Fiana blew a kiss towards Song Jian. Instantly, the already close to the bar entrance Song Jian, involuntarily turned around and staggered back towards the bar. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Secret Passage Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Secret Passage Translator: 549690339 Song Jian wore a drunken look on his face, his eyes filled with a dazed expression. His body was like a puppet, swaying towards the bar counter. He had barely taken two steps when a flash of white light enveloped Song Jian, pulling him back to sobriety. What happened to me? Song Jian looked around with a puzzled expression, the memory of his previous drunkenness still fresh in his mind. He quickly opened the systems information interface, his facial expression turning sour. He was in a drunken state, his mind out of control, with one of humanitys random desires amplified to the extreme. This time, the desire amplified due to his drunkenness was arrogance. Then, Fiana cast a Charm spell on him. If it were not for his passive talent skill Thick-Skinned coming into effect, by now, Song Jian would have been making a mockery of himself. So it was a talent skill after all, Fiana curled her lip in disdain as she said, quickly losing interest in him. She then lazily pulled out a velvet cloth and began to wipe a glass. Phew- Song Jian let out a breath reeking of alcohol. When he started drinking the Rainbow, it didnt even taste like alcohol, but the further down he went, the more intoxicating it got. In a matter of seconds, he was drunk. If not for the passive activation of his Thick-Skinned ability, he wouldve likely passed out by now. Little Cheap Brother, I can recruit five more waitstaff and ten bouncers Li Keer said, looking at the recruitment interface. Song Jian and Wang Qi had given all their Doomsday Coins to Li Keer for her to recruit more staff. After all, every extra recruit equated to a boost in their Combat Power. Go ahead and recruit everyone available, Song Jian said, his words slurring from the liquor. Alright! An enveloping white light appeared, revealing five individuals dressed as waitstaff and ten burly men with hardened faces C the newly recruited personnel. Hello, boss! the group of fifteen bowed towards Li Keer as they greeted her. Ha ha, hello to you all! Li Keer curved her eyes into crescents, laughing merrily, This game is so much fun, ha ha! Keer, are there any other defensive structures you can build? Song Jian asked. Once the Safehouse is completed, the monsters outside will start breaking in. It seems like 1 can also build a secret tunnel from the bar basement leading to another street! Li Keer said softly while browsing through the building interface. What, you mean, we can leave the bar through this secret tunnel at any time? Song Jian asked with a jolt. Yes, once the secret tunnel is built, we can leave the bar through it directly, Li Keer nodded. How long can this tunnel be? Can it reach my place? Song Jians eyes darted as he asked. It seems possible, but it requires too many materials over ten thousand! Li Keer furrowed her brows after working through the operations and added, And I also need your consent to proceed! Soon, Song Jian received a system message. System: Player Li Keer has requested a link to your Safehouse. Do you accept? Accept! The ground trembled slightly before returning to its calm state. Its completed, Little Cheap Brother. I really cant build anything else now, Li Keer said with a pout. Phew, you should be satisfied with this secret tunnel. Even if you fail this main mission, as long as the secret tunnel is there, you can rebuild your Safehouse for a second attempt This game is really kind to you, Song Jian shook his head with a sigh. Other players are only given one chance to complete their main missions. Once the hordes of monsters break through the Safehouse, the incoming wave of beasts would simply drown the players without giving them a second chance. However, Li Keer could utilize the secret tunnel to escape before her Safehouse was breached by the monsters. As long as she survived, she could rebuild her Safehouse, giving her a second chance. Is that so? But I dont want to escape. I want to complete this task in one go. After that, Ill be the tavern-keep, hehe~ Li Keer giggled suddenly, apparently amused by some thought. Just then, the green light pillar outside began to fade and eventually shattered like glass. Roar- A wave of roars from outside the bar sailed through the air, making everyone tense up. So noisy! Fiana frowned, taking a quick glance at the bars entrance, and ordered with a wave of her hand, You guys, head to the door and tell those bastards to quieten down. Alright! Several waitstaff quickly walked towards the door of the bar. Li Keer froze and then wore an anxious look. Those waitstaff are all level one. Going out there now is like serving themselves to the monsters on a platter! Hey, you guys Li Keer raised her hand, wanting to call them back. Wait, Keer, lets see what happens, Song Jian pulled Li Keer back. He had noticed Fianas extraordinary intelligence, which was considerably higher than that of the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree, Alex. Song Jian wanted to see just how capable Fiana truly was. Fiana gave Song Jian a nonchalant look, stifled a yawn and stretched lazily, her fine figure coming into view. Wang Qi was already gaping, practically drooling, and Song Jians gaze uncontrollably drifted towards the bar counter. Boom- At that moment, several mutant zombies surprisingly broke through the bar door and began swaying their way in. Song Jians face changed dramatically. How is this possible? Even a level one Safehouses defense, its impossible for the monsters to break in within such a short time. Whats going on? Looking up, Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. The monsters surrounding the bar seemed to see the bar door as the only entrance and were charging towards it frantically. They did not show any desire to attack the walls around the bar. A level-one bars defense is 1,500 points, while the bar door, a mere wooden door, has a defense of only 200. It would take only minutes for several mutant zombies to break through it. As the door broke, the waitstaffs faces changed. They instantly pulled out steel pipes from their clothes and began attacking the intruding mutant zombies. Thump, thump, thump- Swinging their steel pipes, the waitstaff managed to knock the mutant zombies to the ground. They then started blocking the bar door, fiercely attacking the incoming wave of monsters. For a moment, the three waitstaff at the door were like floodgates of a reservoir, halting the flood of monsters outside, leaving Song Jian dumbfounded. Why arent these monsters attacking the walls? Are they stupid? Wang Qi had been watching for a while and asked weakly, glancing at Song Jian with confusion in his eyes. Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter loo: Royal Salute Count Rum Chapter 100: Chapter loo: Royal Salute Count Rum Translator: 549690339 How would 1 know, Im not one of those monsters! Song Jian looked at Wang Qi with annoyance. In reality, Song Jian had long realized that these monsters attacking the bar seemed to single-mindedly charge towards the bar door, even if it was blocked, they wouldnt attack elsewhere. They just kept circling around the door in a state of anxiety and anger. The defense level of a first-level bar was not high. If these monsters attacked in unison, they would have been able to breach the bar in just a few minutes. But the strange scene in front of him left Song Jian both surprised and puzzled. The three waiters blocking the door continuously beat the incoming mutant zombies with steel pipes. After a few minutes, they had already killed more than a dozen mutant zombies. At this point, a golden light flashed on the three waiters and they unexpectedly leveled up together. Their vitality points, which had dropped to half, were also fully restored at this time. They were able to continue blocking the door and withstand the monster attacks. Brother Song, 1,1 feel like we dont need to lift a finger. Li Keer alone can hold down the bar! Wang Qi had an embarrassed smile on his face. After looking at Song Jian, he put away his weapon. Ten minutes later, the waiters at the door had already exterminated fifty to sixty zombies. The vitality points of a waiter at the very front dropped to one-third. He slowly backed off with the two waiters by his side covering him, and the other two waiters stepped forward, taking turns to replace each other. Half an hour went by, and all five waiters had surprisingly leveled up to level three. Even Li Keer had leveled up. At this point, the levels of the monsters at the door began to increase, and their strength gradually grew. The five waiters began to struggle. Fiana suddenly spoke up: You lot, go swap places with the ones at the door. Do your best. The boss is watching. If you dont do well, be careful not to get your wages docked! Yes, boss lady! Ten bar fighters responded in unison, drawing out their retractable batons and rushing towards the bar door. Bang- A bar fighter viciously kicked out, landing a heavy blow in the abdomen of the zombie at the very front. He kicked the monster back like a cannonball, crashing it into a slew of monsters behind. Smack- The retractable baton emitted a crisp noise, the hearty, full-faced bar fighter revealed a ruthless smile on his face. He waved the baton in his hand overhead and smashed it into the monsters. The pack of ten bar fighters created a minor climax, swarming out of the bar door and charging into the monster horde. Seeing the ten bar fighters tear through the monsters like tigers into a flock of sheep, Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of unreality. If mastering the main line task could be this easy, then Mingling in Song Jians thoughts were doubts, which he quickly expelled. The other players were not like Li Keer. They wouldnt have such good luck. The ten bar fighters dispatched hundreds of monsters before gradually retreating. Although covered in blood, none seemed dejected. On the contrary, they high-fived each other, full of excitement, hooting and laughing as they walked towards the bar counter. Boss lady, a cup of beer! A bar fighter left two Doomsday Coins on the bar counter. Beer? Fiana frowned: Do you think my collection would include such low-grade liquor? As she spoke, Fiana waved her finger in thin air as if searching for something. After a moment, she grasped a bottle of rum from thin air and placed it on the counter. This is the Royal Salute Count Rum. Necessitous fools like you, in the past, were not even entitled to catch a whiff of it. But today is She broke off suddenly, turned to Li Keer and asked, Boss, whats our bars name? The bars name? Li Keer looked puzzled for a long moment before uttering, Hows Sunflower Bar? Snap- Fiana paused, then displayed an enticing smile, and said with a snap of her fingers, Today is our Sunflower Bars grand opening. For this occasion, Ive decided to offer this Royal Salute Count Rum for a limited price of ten Doomsday Coins per serving. One serving per individual, limited supply, offer ends when stock does! Ugh, 1 only grabbed two Doomsday Coins The bar fighter pulled a face, collected the two Doomsday Coins on the counter, and mumbled, Looks like I need to loot a lot more! Fixated on the Royal Salute Count Rum, Song Jian wanted to check its properties but could only see a string of question marks apart from the name of the rum. Purple color name Song Jian was startled to find that the rums name was in purple. Miss Fiana, can I purchase a serving of the Royal Salute Count Rum for ten Doomsday Coins? Song Jian asked politely. Of course, youre a friend of our boss. Naturally, you can enjoy this privilege! Fiana said with a warm smile. Song Jian and Wang Qi had given all their Doomsday Coins to Li Keer to recruit staff. They had none left on them. However, Song Jian had a lot of grilled meat that he made himself. Miss Fiana, 1 want to sell this piece of food. How much can 1 get for it? Song Jian placed a piece of grilled meat on the counter. Originally, this bar counter functioned as a system store. Song Jian believed that the function of this system store should still remain. Hmm, a piece of ordinary quality food, let me see Fiana glanced at the grilled meat, hesitating for a moment before saying: 111 give you ten Doomsday Coins! Great! Miss Fiana, can I use this to buy a serving of your Royal Salute Count Rum then? Song Jian laughed. Sure! Fiana nodded, waved her hand and the grilled meat on the counter vanished. She then handed over a cup filled with golden liquor. Enjoy! It was a large beer mug with a capacity of one liter. When Song Jian picked it up, the properties of this Royal Salute Count Rum immediately appeared before his eyes. Royal Salute Count Rum (Rare), alcoholic beverage, Effect: Permanently increase one free attribute point, increase vitality by loo points permanently. Description: This rum was used to celebrate the counts honorary conferment in the 17th century. Very limited editions remain in existence. Anyone who can taste this wine is extremely lucky. Every person only has one chance to drink it in their lifetime! Song Jian looked shocked, blinking hard in case he had seen it wrong. This liquor, its simply Oh my goodness! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. Brother Song, whats so special about this wine? Wang Qi asked out of curiosity. Buy a cup, quick! With that, Song Jian eagerly started gulping it down. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Deception Skill Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Deception Skill Translator: 549690339 Glug glug- After finishing a large glass of Royal Salute Count Rum, Song Jians eyes were seeing double, but the effects were quite obvious: one free attribute point and a hundred Vitality Points limit increased. Earned, burp, earned it, hehe~ Song Jian, with drunk and misty eyes, sat by the bar with a flushed face, laughing foolishly. Drunk Song Jian didnt even notice the system prompt. System: Youve consumed the treasured liquor Royal Salute Count Rum and gained the title Junior Sommelier; Junior Sommelier: Increase critical strike rate by 3% during combat (must have title equipped to take effect). System: You can only equip one title at a time. Initially, Song Jian completed the novice task and received the title Lucky to be Alive. This title is considered a novice title, and anyone entering for the first time and successfully staying in the game for twelve hours can obtain it. [Title: Lucky to be Alive]: Effect, the rate of hunger and thirst drops significantly (no need to equip the title for the effect). With this title, players can free up most of their energy from searching for food and water, otherwise, every time they enter the game, they would have no time to do anything else. Miss Fiana, Id like to exchange this piece of grilled meat for a glass of rum, alright? Wang Qi glanced at Song Jian, who was laughing foolishly, and suddenly felt a bit reluctant to drink rum. But since Song Jian asked him to buy it, he was still willing to follow Song Jians advice. Hmm, for this piece of food, 1 can only give you five Doomsday Coins. To purchase this discounted rum, youll need to give me another piece of the same quality food! Fiana stretched out her right index finger and swayed it in front of Wang Qis eyes. Alright, okay! Wang Qi quickly took out another piece of grilled meat. Here, this is your rum, enjoy! Fiana filled another large glass of rum. Each glass has a capacity of one liter, and the bottle of Royal Salute Count Rum that Fiana took out seems to hold no more than one liter, but after pouring two glasses in a row, it still looks nearly full. Wang Qi held up the glass of golden liquid with bubbles and looked at its attributes with widened eyes and an opened mouth, showing a surprised expression on his face. Glug- With a loud gulp, Wang Qi could hardly believe his eyes. He had never obtained such a good item since entering the game. Its really really a great deal Considering the price of just ten Doomsday Coins for this glass of liquor, Wang Qi suddenly felt as satisfied as if he had picked up a treasure at Panjiayuan. Glug glug- Drinking the entire glass of rum in one breath, Wang Qi also showed a silly smile on his face, sitting limply to one side, spewing alcohol-laden breath with a foolish laugh. Hi, this is our boss Li Keer sighed, took out her hand crossbow, stood about five or six meters away from the entrance of the bar, aiming at the monsters outside the door and started to attack. See that? The boss herself is in the field! You lazy bastards need to step up! Fiana slapped the bar counter with a bam sound and exclaimed. System: Fiana releases Morale Boost skill; all people in the bar area have their combat morale increased by 100%. For the glory of Sunflower Bar! A bar bouncer swinging his broken stick slammed it on a monsters head, making it explode like a watermelon. For the boss! A bar waiter wielding a steel pipe stabbed it into a monsters chest. For Sister Fiana! A bar bouncer kicked a monster in the stomach, sending it flying. For for Count Rum! Someone shouted, and almost all the waiters and bouncers eyes lit up as they shouted together, For Count Rum! Waiters and bouncers became even more frenzied. Every humanoid zombie received special attention from them. Both waiters and bouncers seemed to have robbery-like skills, being able to steal items from monsters during attacks, and even retrieve monster drops in advance. Soon, a muscular bar bouncer pushed aside two waiters behind him and rushed to the counter. Big sister, check out how much these things are worth! The bar bouncer piled more than a dozen items emitting white and green glows on the counter, laughing foolishly. Hmm, theyre all junk, nothing valuable Fiana frowned, looking disgusted, picking through them with two fingers, as if touching the garbage even once was a desecration of her fingertips: Ill give you ten Doomsday Coins, enough to buy a glass of rum. Long live, big sister! The bar bouncer excitedly raised both hands and cheered. Li Keer soon received a system notification. System: Your employee, bar bouncer, sold equipment to Fiana, valued at three hundred sixty-five Doomsday Coins. Fiana used Deception Skill and gave the bar bouncer ten Doomsday Coins. The bar bouncer was very grateful to Fiana, increasing their Intimacy by 5 points. Amazing, Sister Fiana is so amazing, 1 want to learn this skill too! Li Keers eyes sparkled with stars, looking at Fiana with an admiring face. Glug glug- After gulping down the entire glass of rum, the bouncer let out a satisfying belch and became invigorated. His body seemed even more robust, full of vitality, and swinging his broken stick with a whoosh sound. You bastards who dare to offend Sunflower Bar, all of you will die! The bouncer who drank the rum became even more violent, like a wild bull, rushing directly into the monster group. The wind was strong as he swung the broken stick; monsters vitality points dropped like a flood breaking through a dam. If Song Jian were sober at this moment, he would definitely see that the NPCs who drank Royal Salute Count Rum seemed to have even stronger effects than players-do; almost all attributes, including attack, defense, speed, and critical strike, have been drastically increased. Soon, almost all the staff members had grabbed a large amount of wealth and sold them to Fiana for ten Doomsday Coins. As Li Keer looked at the series of system prompts, her eyes sparkled with gold stars. Fiana had become her role model, and she kept calling her sister. System: Your employee, bar waiter, sold equipment to Fiana, valued at two hundred ninety-five Doomsday Coins. Fiana used Deception Skill and gave the bar bouncer ten Doomsday Coins. The bar bouncer was very grateful to Fiana, increasing their Intimacy by 5 points. System: Your employee, bar bouncer, sold equipment to Fiana, valued at five hundred seventy-four Doomsday Coins. Fiana used Deception Skill and gave the bar bouncer ten Doomsday Coins. The bar bouncer was very grateful to Fiana, increasing their Intimacy by 5 points. While bar employees were enjoying a killing spree after drinking rum, a towering figure over two meters tall appeared before everyone. Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Explosive Zombie Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Explosive Zombie Translator: 549690339 | Li Keer nervously glanced towards the bars entrance. The tall silhouette cast a shadow that blocked the entire entrance; Is it a BOSS? The entrance of the bar was surrounded by bartenders and monsters which blurred her vision; Fiana wiped a glass and nonchalantly looked at the entrance, saying, Just a fellow who can use basic fire elemental rules, its nothing! [LV5 Exploding Zombie ](Llite), Vitality: 190/380, Mental Strength: 200/200, Traits: Flame Strengthening, Fast Casting, Skill: Burst Fireball This zombie appeared robust, one could not tell from its stature that it was a spellcasting monster; Hu- A fireball, rhe size of a human head, rapidly formed on the right hand of the exploding zombie. Numerous light red air currents gathered towards the fireball and in no time, the fireball, once the size of a human head, expanded to the size of a basketball; Fools, are you just going to stand there and watch it form a fireball? Fiana scolded the bartenders and bouncers who were indifferent to the fireball the zombie was forming; The exploding zombie smirked, swung its right arm, and directly threw the fireball towards the bar entrance. It harshly hit the chest of a bouncer; Boom- In one explosion, the bouncer, who had just leveled up to four and had full vitality points, was sent flying backwards by the impact of the fireball. His vitality points dropped dramatically, leaving him with only a dozen vital points left. He fell heavily onto the floor of the bar; After hitting the bouncer s chest, the fireball exploded violently. Everyone within a three-meter radius received fire damage; This area encompassed the whole bar entrance. Almost all the employees caught on fire, and their vitality points were rapidly decreasing; You guys are so stupid. You cant even stop such a trash! Fiana snorted coldly. Then she quickly mixed a light blue cocktail and threw it towards the bars entrance; Bang- The glass hit the floor near the entrance and shattered, releasing a light blue mist which enveloped the area around rhe door; All the flames on the employees were extinguished, and their vitality points rapidly recovered; Sister Fiana, youre so brilliant! admired Li Keer; Its just a little trick, not worth the bosss praise. Fiana modestly replied, but a hint of triumph could be seen on her face; Li Keer looked at Song Jian and Wang Qi who were sleeping soundly on the bar counter, and asked worriedly, When will they wake up? These two cant hold their liquor, 1 guess they need another hour or so. You dont need to worry about them. Theyve already taken advantage of our Sunflower Bar. The royal salute, Counts Rum, is not for just anyone. Fiana glanced at the two men snoring on the bar counter with a look of disdain; Hey, dont talk about Little Cheap Brother that way! Li Keer shook her head slightly and returned her focus to the bars entrance; With the bouncers and bartenders having full vitality now and no longer fearing the fire damage, they all focused on the exploding zombie, the elite BOSS; Originally, with the power of the Level 5 elite BOSS, the exploding zombie could hold its own against these bar employees for a while. But ail its attributes were halved during the day, so it was no match for them; A few minutes later, the exploding zombie was stripped down to its shorts. It was pathetically killed within a circle, and its body looked especially bleak. One of the bouncers even made a move at the shorts on its body. lie pulled at the body and yanked the shorts twice, but failed to remove them. He then reluctantly tossed the body aside; Five barrenders, ten bouncers stood guard at the bar s entrance. It was like they had choked off the monsters attack. Backed by Fianas occasional status-enhancing and vitality-restoring cocktails, hundreds of monsters roared and howled outside the bar, but they could do nothing to the safehouse. It was fortunate that Li Ke er had heeded Song Jians advice and only upgraded the safehouse to Level 1, instead of continuing to upgrade. If she had, the higher the safehouse level, the number and strength of the attacking monsters would have greatly increased. Then it wouldnt be known whether these bar employees could withstand it; The defensive battle went on for over three hours. It was mainly because rhe battle was centered around the bars entrance in an area less than five meters wide. The frontal attacking monsters were at most a dozen, which prolonged the battle; Hundreds of monsters ended up laying outside the bars entrance. Once the guard duration was up, the bodies of these zombies turned into ash immediately. The materials and equipment that fell all over rhe ground excited the watching players, their eyes shining with greed; System: Congratulations player Li Keer for completing the main mission! System: Player Li Keer chose the hidden location Sunflower Bar as a safehouse. After successfully defending it, she received the title of Bar Owner; As soon as the battle ended, the bartenders and bouncers rushed our of the entrance to gather the items scattered on the ground. In no time, all the dropped items were picked up by the bar employees and placed on the bar counter. The spectating players stood agape, but they didnt dare compete for the items with rhe employees and could only watch as everything was taken away; Wow, were rich! Li Keers eyes sparkled with delight; Boss, what are you going to do with these things? asked Fiana; Of course, were going to share them equally! Li Keer answered, as a matter of course, I was able to complete the main mission thanks to everyone. These things were all dropped by the monsters that you defeated. You guys can divide them up. Long live the boss! In an instant, cheers rang throughout the whole bar, nearly lifting the roof off the place; Thats not acceptable, boss. We were hired by you, so it s only natural we fight for you. These spoils of war should all belong to you! Fiana shook her head and continued, But boss, I suggest you sell all these items to me, then stock up on some ordinary liquor from the store. You need to know, running a bar is not an easy thing. Ah, is that so, but I dont really understand any of this! Li Keers eyes showed a confused look; Im here, you just need to do as I tell you! Fiana smiled; But they helped me complete the main mission, 1 must reward them somehow, right? Li Keer asked, looking at the pitiful service staff and bouncers; Well, since the boss said so, lets reward each of them five Doomsday Coins! Fiana suggested after a moment of thought; Long live the boss, long live the big sister! All the bartenders and bouncers cheered together, their faces full of joy and excitement; Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Opening Business Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Opening Business Translator: 549690339 After the battle ended, the battlefield was cleaned up in just a few minutes, and a pile of goods was all stacked on the bar counter. Fiana sold most of the useless items to the system store; In Li Keers system information interface, a series of system prompts appeared like a waterfall; System: Your employee Fiana sold the item Zombie Tendons to the system store for 1 Doomsday Coin, Fiana used the Deception Skill and the system store finally paid 10 Doomsday Coins. System: Your employee Fiana sold the item Zombie Leather to the system store for 1 Doomsday Coin, Fiana used the Deception Skill and the system store finally paid 10 Doomsday Coins. Looking at the information interface, Li Keer admired Fiana and wished she could learn the Deception Skill right away. Unfortunately, neither her Spirit attribute nor her Charm attribute met the necessary requirements, so she couldnt learn the skill at this point; If Song Jian knew that Fianas Deception Skill could push the initial price of items from 1 Doomsday Coin to ten times that value, he would probably exclaim divine skill and desire to learn it at any cost; Boss, all the spoils of war have been sold, we finally got three thousand six hundred and seventy-five Doomsday Coins. Each of these guys gets a five Doomsday Coin reward, and we still have three thousand six hundred coins left! Fiana showed a hint of weariness on her face. It seems that repeatedly using the Deception Skill was not an easy task for her; Thank you, sister, if it wasnt for you, we couldnt have sold all this for so much money! Li Keer said obediently; although Keer was young, she had a good sense of things; The game information interface could not be faked. If it werent for Fiana, all these goods would be sold for at most a few hundred Doomsday Coins, but now it had increased tenfold; Sister Fiana, what do you think we should do with this money? Li Keer asked; Of course, we should renovate the bar and prepare to open for business to make money! First buy some facilities, then some drinks, and if theres surplus, we need to restart the casino on the second floor, which is the most profitable business! Fiana said excitedly; I dont understand any of this, so Ill trust you, Sister Fiana! Li Keers wide eyes sparkled, making her look innocent and adorable. Fiana stared at Li Keers eyes for a while, and a smile appeared on her face: No problem, boss, leave the rest to me. Li Keer successfully created the shelter-bar. Everything on the first floor except the counter was gone, leaving the whole floor empty. Fiana opened the system store and began to browse; The goods sold in the system store were of ordinary quality, but right now, Fiana just wanted to reopen the bar and didnt need many precious things, so the things in the system store were completely sufficient; Very soon, the bar was completely transformed. It looked high-end and classy; the liquor cabinet behind the counter was also slowly filled with various kinds of liquor. Most of these liquors were very cheap, with only a few bottles shimmering with blue and silver light. Obviously, Fiana had taken out a few bottles from her own private collection to attract customers, otherwise the ordinary liquor wouldnt match the renovated style of the bar; Once everything was ready, Fiana glanced at Song Jian and Wang Qi, who were sleeping soundly on the counter, her eyes filled with disdain: Boss, should we wake these two up? Or should we just throw them out? If they stay like this, itll affect our business! All, throw them out? No, no, just wake them up! Li Keer hastily said, waving her hands; Fiana scoffed, poured a glass of water, and splashed it forward; Splash- Song Jian woke up abruptly; Wasnt 1 helping Li Keer guard the shelter? Waking up with that thought in his head, Song jian instinctively held the Tusk Fang Stinger dagger in his hand, looking around vigilantly; Little Cheap Brother, youre awake! Li Keer smiled; Im awake, yes Im awake Song Jian had a bewildered look. He felt like he was dreaming right now. How was this bar so different from what he remembered? Have you completed your main mission? Only then did Song Jian remember that after drinking a drink, he had passed out. He had no memory of anything that had happened afterward; Its completed, thanks to Sister Fiana and these employees! Li Keer looked happy; Fiana, employees? Song Jian was rendered speechless; Fiana was merely a level one elite boss, while the other fifteen employees were at most comparable to fully-equipped mutant zombies. How was it possible that just with these people, theyd completed the main mission? It was absurd! However, the facts were right in front of him. Fiana was now a level five elite boss, and the other bartenders and bouncers all advanced to levels four and five, with the highest even reaching level six; Li Keers level had directly increased to nine, and it was estimated that she wasnt far from level ten in terms of experience points; It seems completing the main mission was the quickest way to level up; Hehe, Son- Brother Song, youre here too, good, good liquor Wang Qi wiped the water beads off his face, still sporting a silly smile on his face; Royal Salute Count Rum! Song Jian suddenly remembered the rum he had been drinking and hurriedly opened his attribute interface; Indeed, his vitality had increased to 350 points, and he had gained an additional free attribute point; Song Jian didnt hesitate to add this attribute point to his Strength attribute. Now, his Strength had reached 12 points, which allowed him to equip that great weapon; What a pity, how could the mission be completed so quickly? If it wasnt, I could have brought out that weapon to show off Song Jian pursed his lips, feeling regretful; Little Cheap Brother, my Sunflower Bar officially opens for business today! Li Keer shouted in excitement, her face full of anticipation. Opening opening for business? Song Jian was stunned. Only now did he start looking around. The bar had been fully renovated and equipped. The drinks at Fianas back were against the main wall, identical to a real bar! Can this place open for business? Song Jian suddenly realised that he might have overlooked something; If capturing a bar can make me a bar owner, then if I capture a theatre, a KTV, or even a bank, a police station, or a library Song Jian suddenly felt a pang in his heart; Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Leaving the Game Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Leaving the Game Translator: 549690339 Song Jian glanced at Wang Qi beside him. Among the three of them, only Wang Qi hadnt completed the main quest yet; Wang Qi, have you decided where to build your safehouse? Song Jian suddenly asked. I had an idea, but I think 111 look around some more. Wang Qi hesitated for a moment before responding. It seems that Wang Qi got inspired by Li Keers safehouse and planned to choose a special place for his safehouse. Song Jian nodded. The materials he gave to Wang Qi were not just enough for building a safehouse, but also sufficient for several defense structures. However, if Wang Qi found a unique building like a bar for his safehouse, he might need a significant amount of Doomsday Coins or something else to construct defensive facilities. Originally, Song Jian was supposed to assist Li Keer in guarding her safehouse. But not only did he enjoy a glass of premium rum and enhance his stats, he spent the entire defense process asleep and didnt help at all. Feeling a bit embarrassed, Song Jian saw Li Keer was busy preparing for the bars opening. After saying goodbye to her and Wang Qi, he left the bar. After being upgraded to a safehouse, the surroundings of the bar were completely transformed. The sign Sunflower Bar was already erected, with neon lights flashing around it. It looked dazzling even in daylight. What a great place! Wang Qi exclaimed. Yeah, 1 didnt think safehouses in the game could be this fun Song Jian commented, somewhat speechless. Brother Song, your safehouse is also quite good! Wang Qi comforted him. Song Jians safehouse was indeed top-notch. It was a level one mansion, and probably no one in the game had upgraded their safehouse to a mansion so far. Unfortunately, the location Song Jian chose was just an ordinary villa and had no special features. Compared with Li Keers bar, it was far from as appealing, which is why Wang Qi temporarily decided not to establish his safehouse. Song Jian returned to his level one mansion, glanced at the materials required for the next upgrade. Upgrading to level two mansion required 12,000 units of stone and 8,000 units of wood, plus 1,000 units of iron ore. Wood and stone werent a problem, but the 1,000 units of iron ore stumped Song Jian. After playing the game for quite some time, he still hadnt found a place where he could get iron ore. With only a few minutes left before he had to exit the game, he decided to look for iron ore the next time he logged in. After checking his mansions defense structures once more and replenishing the ammo for the arrow tower and catapult, Song Jian looked over Alexs properties. At this point, the Blood Soul Poison Tree Alex had sunk into sleep. Song Jian felt a bit smug about cultivating an ordinary tree spirit seedling into an elite boss-level entity like the blood soul poison tree. But after seeing Fiana, he had a stark feeling of goods compete with goods, until the poorer one is discarded. Not to mention combat power, just comparing brains, Fiana was leagues ahead of Alex. Comparing with Fiana, Song Jian felt Alex was just a lumbering oaf, only suitable for the role of a doorman. If only 1 had a steward like Fiana, Song Jian sighed as he looked at Alex. System: Player Song Jian, please get ready. You will be leaving this game in sixty seconds; The system countdown began, 60, 59, 58. Soon, a bright light enveloped Song Jian, and when it dissipated, he was no longer there. After a brief sensation of weightlessness, when Song Jian opened his eyes again, he found himself standing amidst the stars. In front of him, scenes from his gameplay hunting mutated snake beasts, killing zombie leaders, exterminating militiamen from a garbage collection site, killing tombstone zombies, collecting wood, protecting safehouses played out until the image stopped at the killing of the roaming zombie Robert. System: Completed main quest, creating safehouse; Quest completion 100%, base grade F System: Completed side quest, Guardians Sorrow, quest completion 78%, grade upgraded: F^E. System: Killed mutated snake beast (LV5 elite BOSS), grade upgraded: E->D. System: Killed zombie leader (LV5 elite BOSS), grade upgraded: D*C. System: Killed roaming zombie Robert (LV10 elite BOSS), grade upgraded: SSS^SSS(grade cannot be upgraded further). System: Players final grade: SSS. [Player Song Jian, calculating game reward] [Player Song Jians final prize: 3,000 Doomsday Coins; for the next log in, effect received: Vitality Point recovery increased by 500%. This effect will last until the next game exit;] The next time 1 log in Song Jian was startled, but immediately felt dizzy and as if he was sinking into an abyssn. Whew- Song Jian suddenly sat up on his bed, drenched in sweat as if he had a nightmare. Looking at the time, it was already past six in the morning, and dawn was breaking outside. Sitting upright, the first thing Song Jian noticed was a gold brick and a small, black stone tablet on his bedside table. The gold brick was standard one kilogram size. For a gold brick, it was only about palm length and felt quite heavy to lift up. The other object was a rectangular black stone tablet, emitting a faint black light. It seemed to be made of black jade with a glossy surface. This tablet was only finger-thickness thick. On the front were tiny, densely etched characters, with a faint layer of gray mist on the surface that made the characters almost illegible. Half a month in the game, but only one night in the real world. Its so amazing. Song Jian picked up the gold brick, weighed it in his hand, and smiled. Getting up, after washing up, Song Jian grabbed a backpack, put the gold brick in it. As for the stone tablet, he threw it directly into a drawer for further investigation later. What could a merely Vitality Point-boosting item be? If it hadnt revealed something strange while feeding Alex and he casually placed it into the games golden-framed package, Song Jian probably wouldnt have brought it back to the real world. Hey, Landlord. Morning! As Song Jian left, he saw the landlord carrying a bag of vegetables and greeted her. All, morning, Xiao Jian. Are you heading to work? Landlord Ge Xiaojia looked at Song Jian, her eyes flickering strangely. All, work. Song Jian paused, then hastily answered. If not for the reminder from the landlord, he would have forgotten about his job. Having spent over half a month in the game, Song Jian had forgotten that he still had a probationary job in the real world. Watching Song Jians departing figure, Ge Xiaojia touched the gold bracelet on her wrist and her expression became strange. She seemed to want to shout something to call Song Jian back, but ended up not saying anything, just sighing softly.. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Resignation Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Resignation Translator: 549690339 Ge Xiaojia originally thought that the gold bracelet she had taken as collateral from Song Jian was just an ordinary bracelet, but after taking a closer look, she discovered that it was not the case; Nowadays, the patterns on gold bracelets sold in the market are mostly machine-carved, but Ge Xiaojia found that this pair of bracelets in her hand were actually carved by hand, and judging from the details, the bracelets must have been carved by a Master Level carver. There are two carp on this pair of gold bracelets C each carp is so lifelike that even the scales have been meticulously carved, some slightly open and others closely shut, giving the entire carp a sense of vitality, looking as if they are swaying their tails in the water. Especially the eyes of the two carp, the carving is like the finishing touch C no matter the angle from which they are viewed, it feels like the carp is looking at you. Such carving techniques are far beyond the reach of ordinary carvers; If there was a word to describe the craftsmanship of this pair of bracelets, it would be divine workmanship. These gold bracelets, no, this pair of artworks, must be worth at least three hundred thousand yuan! Ge Xiaojia made her most conservative estimate; For ordinary gold bracelets, people pay attention to the material, but for such a pair of gold bracelets, its the craftsmanship that sells; Upon seeing Song Jian, Ge Xiaojias heart became somewhat flustered. It was obvious that Song Jian didnt know the true value of these gold bracelets. Ge Xiaojia wanted to tell him, but she didnt know how to bring it up; If I say it hastily, will it give him a bad impression of me, thinking that I wanted to take advantage of him before? Ge Xiaojias eyebrows furrowed slightly: Forget it, lets wait until he has enough money and wants to redeem them, then Ill tell him the truth then. Song Jian was unaware of his landlord Ge Xiaojias dilemma, and even if he knew, he probably wouldnt care too much; This pair of gold bracelets, compared with the other two pieces of jewelry in his parcel, would not even be worth mentioning; even if he were to give them directly to Ge Xiaojia, Song Jian wouldnt feel heartache. In Song Jians view, money has become the most useless thing to him now; After casually eating two fritters and a bowl of tofu pudding on the street, Song Jian hesitated for a moment, and ultimately hailed a taxi, heading towards his company; This job is now meaningless to me. I should be focusing on improving my own strength! Song Jian silently thought to himself; It has been proven that training in the real world can also enhance ones strength in the game C Song Jian urgently needed to master the use of various cold weapons and even firearms; As for the skills in using firearms, they were still somewhat difficult for Song Jian to access now, but for the skills in using cold weapons, Black Panther Gym could fully satisfy his needs; Upon arriving at the company, Song Jian saw Zhao Yu leaning against the front desk of the lobby, chatting with a receptionist, laughing at what seemed to be a joke. The receptionist couldnt help but giggle, her face slightly flushed, and she looked a little shy. Zhao Yu didnt see Song Jian, and Song Jian didnt bother to go up and say hello, so he went directly to the HR department on the 19th floor; Zhao, sis! Song Jian pushed open the door of the HR department, looked inside, and his eyes lit up instantly; Zhao Yuzhi was wearing a beige suit, her figure graceful, and her face always wearing a kind smile, looking like a caring older sister. Zhao Yuzhi was the examiner during Song Jians interview. Song Jian still vividly remembers how nervous he was during his first interview, even almost spilling a cup of water. It was Zhao Yuzhis gentle tone that comforted him not to be nervous; Xiao Jian, whats up? Zhao Yuzhi looked up, saw Song Jian, and immediately raised the corner of her mouth slightly. Every time she called Song Jian Xiao Jian, she couldnt help but want to laugh, feeling like she was calling him little jerk; Zhao, sis, Im here to go through the resignation process! Song Jian said somewhat shyly; Resign? Zhao Yuzhi frowned; she had a good impression of Song Jian C fresh out of school and untainted by the bad habits of society, he was diligent, hardworking, and willing to endure hardship. There arent many young people like this nowadays; Xiao Jian, your probation period is almost over, and with your performance, I think you can definitely become a formal employee of the company. Why do you want to resign now? Zhao Yuzhi frowned and asked; Zhao, sis, my familys house was demolished, and we were compensated with thirty million yuan and six houses Song Jian didnt continue, but just looked at Zhao Yuzhi with a you-know-what-1-mean look; Demolition, thirty million, six houses These three words choked back all the persuasive words Zhao Yuzhi had prepared for Song Jian; Heres the resignation form; please fill it out. Zhao Yuzhi was silent for a moment, taking out a form from a file rack and passing it to Song Jian. Thank you, Sister Zhao! Song Jian laughed. Resigning during the probationary period was very simple. With just ten minutes, Song Jian left the company feeling light and relaxed. As soon as he left the company, Song Jian immediately took a taxi to the Black Panther Gym. Early in the morning, there were very few people at the Black Panther Gym, just a handful. Upon seeing Song Jian, Sun Qian immediately greeted him. Nice to see you, Mr. Song. Coach Wang Dan is already waiting for you in the classroom, Sun Qian said with a smile. So early? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. His scheduled class was supposed to start at eight oclock, and there was still more than half an hour before that. He thought he was early, but it turned out the coach had arrived even earlier! Arriving at the classroom from yesterday, Song Jian saw that in the center of the room, a human-shaped dummy was set up. Coach Wang Dan held a dagger and continuously waved it at the target dummy. Clang clang clang- A series of stabbing sounds filled the air as Wang Dans dagger swiftly appeared, directed at the vital areas of the dummy such as the throat, eyes, and forehead. Such fast footwork! Song Jian was somewhat surprised. Wang Dan circled around the dummy, moving from left to right, from the side to under the ribs, agile and without a hint of hesitation like a dance. Whizz- Wang Dan suddenly crouched down and fiercely charged forward from the left rib side of the dummy. The dagger in his hand smoothly cut across the dummys waist. As he rushed forward, Wang Dan abruptly stopped and turned his body. The dagger in his hand drew a beautiful arc, as if a meteor slammed into the back of the dummys head. Swallows Return! Watching Coach Wang Dans move, Song Jian inexplicably thought of this phrase. Seeing that Wang Dan stopped practicing, Song Jian entered the room. Coach, Im here! Wang Dan grabbed a towel hanging on the wall, wiped his sweat, and tossed the towel. He nodded at Song Jian, saying, Not bad, you came pretty early! Being praised for being early by someone who came even earlier made Song Jian feel a bit awkward. Alright, do you remember the moves I taught you yesterday? Lets do them! Wang Dan pointed at the dummy and said. Song Jian nodded, walked to the equipment rack on the wall, and picked up a practice dagger. He weighed it in his right hand and casually swung it a couple of times, feeling a familiar sensation rising in his heart. Holding the dagger, Song Jian stood a meter or two away from the dummy and glanced at Wang Dan. At this time, Wang Dan was drinking water from a cup. Seeing Song Jian look over, he nodded slightly, gesturing him to start. Song Jian took a fierce step forward, and with a stab from his hand, the dagger was like a beasts fangs aimed at the dummys chest. Whoo- A sharp sound of breaking air accompanied Song Jians full-force strike, echoing throughout the entire classroom.. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Monster Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Monster Translator: 549690339 Wang Dans eyes widened suddenly, and when she looked up, she saw Song Jian had already inserted the blade of the dagger completely into the human-shaped mold; At the chest of the human model, with the place where the blade was inserted as the center, some small cracks spread out in all directions; How is that possible- Wang Dan couldnt believe her eyes, her drinking motion suddenly stopped; Plup- A mouthful of water squirted out, cough, cough, cough, Wang Dan bent over and coughed violently; All the equipment in the Black Panther Gym was top-notch, and this human-shaped mold was also made of special material. Even using a weapon, ordinary people could only leave a white mark on it at most, not to mention the unsharpened training weapons laid out in the classroom. Even Wang Dan, using her own dagger, could only leave a shallow trace on this human-shaped mold, but this young man in front of her actually stabbed the mold without the handle, which made Coach Wang Dan feel incredible; Brute force, this kid is using brute force, damn it, how can anyone be so strong! Wang Dan wiped the tears that overflowed from the corners of her eyes, showing a disbelief expression, staring up and down at Song Jian; Wang Dan walked to the human-shaped mold, staring intently at the training dagger embedded in the molds chest as if there was a flower on the dagger. You, how did you do that? Wang Dan swallowing, she couldnt believe that there could be someone so strong in this world; Song Jian was also secretly shocked, he knew that he had shown off a bit too much; Its important to know that even without all the equipment bonuses, his strength had reached seven points, while the limit of adult strength in the real world would be 5 points. Ordinary people would usually range from three to four points, and Wang Dans power attribute would not exceed four points. Song Jians power attribute was enough to crush Wang Dan; I, I was just born stronger than others! Song Jian showed a simple and honest expression, laughing; Wang Dan grabbed the dagger and tried to pull it out twice but couldnt, she glanced at Song Jian, gesturing for him to pull out the dagger; The cost of this human-shaped mold is 28,000 yuan Wang Dan touched the mark on the molds chest and said indifferently; Hiss, that expensive? Song Jian gasped, just this one mode was equivalent to half a year of his salary; However, since youre a club member we dont charge you for damage caused during training sessions to the training equipment, Wang Dans mouth raised slightly but quickly turned serious again; Oh, thats good! After Song Jian finished speaking, he paused, still having a bit of a small-town mentality, tens of thousands of dollars, would no longer cause any burden for him now, the gold brick in his backpack could buy several of these human-shaped molds; Coach, what are we learning today? Song Jian asked somewhat excitedly; Still the basic movements, your grasp of the front stabbing movement in dagger fighting technique is good, as for your strength Lets talk about something else first, Ill demonstrate another basic movement, you should know, all skills are combinations of these basic movements! Wang Dan said seriously; Okay, coach, Ill study hard! For the whole morning, Wang Dan taught all the basic movements of the dagger fighting technique to Song Jian. After correcting his few unsatisfactory moves, she let Song Jian practice on his own, then she left the classroom; In a second-floor office of the gym, a woman with shoulder-length hair was playing computer games, while several others were leisurely chatting, occasionally glancing through the glass at the training situation of the members on the first floor. A man in his forties, dressed in a white Tang suit, was sitting at a desk drinking tea, with a three-foot-long sword lying to his right. The sword was positioned with its hilt facing inward and its tip facing outward, allowing the man to draw the sword from its scabbard as quickly as possible with just a stretch of his hand; Bang- The office door was pushed open, and an excited Wang Dan rushed in; I found a monster today! Wang Dan shouted loudly in the office; Ah, Sister Wang, you scared me, look, 1 died again! The short-haired woman slammed her mouse down and complained; Youre a Bronze V noob, no matter how you play, youll always die! A ponytailed girl sitting next to her looked at her condescendingly and said, Its a shame that youre learning the ancient grappling hand from the teacher with such good martial arts skills. With your game reaction speed, its a waste of such good martial arts. Grappling hand is about exercising finger flexibility, gaming relies on fast brain reactions, how can you mix them up? The short-haired girl argued, her face flushed; Hey, hey, hey, 1 said 1 found a monster, are you listening or not! Wang Dan stared fiercely at the short-haired girl and shouted loudly. All right, all right, you go on, what great martial arts talent did you find this time? The ponytailed girl put particular emphasis on the four words great martial arts talent. It should be noted that Wang Dan had once found someone with excellent physical fitness before and told everyone he was a martial arts genius. However, he only attended class for two days and never came back again. The coaches in the office had teased Wang Dan about it for quite some time. This time its true, he used a practice dagger and with one move stabbed the human-shaped mold without the handle going in! Wang Dan whispered. Without the handle going in? Thats impossible, you must have used the old mold that was ready to be returned to the factory, a coach questioned; Its new, just arrived today, a specially made mold, even with all my strength, 1 can only leave a shallow mark on it! Wang Dan stomped her foot; Clang- A crisp collision sound rang through the office, and everyone turned their heads to see the man who had been drinking tea just now, now staring at Wang Dan in amazement. His tea cup was resting on the saucer, but the saucer was now shattered; Wang Dan, are you telling the truth? Gu Bo stood up and frowned; Yes, sir, its true, that human-shaped mold is still in the classroom, you can go and see it yourself, Wang Dan said respectfully. Gu Bo was the owner of this gym and also the highest skilled in martial arts here, and nearly all the coaches had received his guidance; although he appeared to be in his forties, in reality, he was over sixty years old; Is that person still here? Gu Bo asked; Yes, hes still practicing in the classroom, Wang Dan nodded; Lets go and have a look! Gu Bo couldnt wait any longer and walked toward the office door; Seeing Gu Bo and Wang Dan disappearing at the door, the other coaches exchanged glances, and after a moment of silence, they all followed suit; Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Practice Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Practice Translator: 549690339 Gu Bo stood outside the classroom door, looking in through the glass. He saw a man in the room holding a dagger, moving swiftly with the blade creating swaths of white light in mid-air and a gusty momentum seeping through the door; His strength is indeed great, but his technique Gu Bo shook his head subtly; Sir, hes just an ordinary man, who only started training yesterday! Wang Dan whispered beside Gu Bo; An ordinary man? Who only started training yesterday? A look of surprise appeared on Gu Bos face. The mans proficiency in the dagger fighting technique didnt seem like a novices! Are you sure before yesterday, he knew nothing? Gu Bo questioned further; Yes, I just taught him a basic thrusting move yesterday, and today, that is just now, I taught him the rest of the movements. I swear, I only taught him basic moves, I havent started teaching him the routines yet. Wang Dan said seriously; It seems to me that his dagger fighting technique is even better than yours, Dan! remarked a female instructor on the side, hesitantly; Hmph, who says? Thats just superficial showmanship, how could he be better than me? Wang Dan rebutted discontentedly; He is a promising talent, Wang Dan, and you should mentor him well! A look of appreciation appeared on Gu Bos face. After observing a while more, he nodded, and walked away; Let me see, let me see. A shorthaired girl squeezed forward, staring at the mannequin in the middle of the room in astonishment, Wow, its true, look at those puncture marks, so exaggerating. Maybe you should let him train with you in free combat, Dan. Maybe he could place in the city league matches a few months down the road! Song Jian swirled the dagger, continuously training a few assassination moves stabbing, striking, pricking, cutting, draggingeach basic move was executed more and more proficiently by Song Jian; If he were able to see his skill chart now, he would see his Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic) skill proficiency climbing rapidly; Mastering a weapon skill is about becoming familiar with it, making each of your movements into muscle memory, becoming natural reflexes! Wang Dan entered the classroom, standing at the door watching Song Jian practice, she calmly instructed; The dagger fighting technique focuses on the sayingshorter the weapon, greater the danger, you need to be decisive, swift, and your movements concealed Dont exhaust your strength, dont overuse your moves, always reserve a third of your energy. You need to speed up based on precision, this will increase your power Good, just like that. When you make your move, pay attention to the coordination of your body movement and footwork, learn to utilize the power of your waist Song Jian practiced while listening to Coach Wang Dans instructions in his ear. His improvement was fast; In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed. Actually, Song Jian had only booked a two-hour course for today, but Wang Dan had been instructing him in the dagger fighting technique all morning; Alright, lets rest a bit at noon. Practicing too vigorously could harm your body! Wang Dan glanced at Song Jian, a look of surprise and admiration showing in her eyes. In the afternoon, Song Jian had originally booked a swordsmanship lesson, but the gym informed him that the coach who teaches swordsmanship was temporarily unavailable, so he had been training in dagger fighting technique for the whole day. What he didnt know was, while he was practicing in the classroom all day, Gu Bo was in the surveillance room observing him. As Song Jian finished his training, Gu Bo made a decision and called Wang Dan to relay his instructions; Thank you for teaching me all day, coach! Song Jian wiped the sweat from his forehead and bowed at Wang Dan; He had originally only booked a two-hour course, but Wang Dan had spent the entire day teaching him; Not at all, Song Jian, are you interested in becoming my disciple? Wang Dan suddenly asked; Disciple? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and he asked, Arent disciples and gym members the same thing? Can becoming a coachs disciple entail learning some secret transmission techniques from the coach? Secret transmission? Wang Dan was taken aback and then laughed, Correct, gym members learn basic skills and simple routines. If you want to progress further, being a gym member is not enough. 1 think your physical condition is not bad, and there is potential for further improvement! Song Jians physical condition is more than just not bad, it could be said that there were very few coaches in the Black Panther Gym who could surpass Song Jian in physical condition; Further, coach, you were referring to Song Jian seemed a bit puzzled; Real combat! Wang Dan said seriously, In other words, battlefield hand-to-hand combat! By combat, did you mean killing? Song Jian asked tentatively. If you want to understand it that way, you could! Wang Dan nodded in agreement; Coach, can 1 go back and think about it and give you an answer by tomorrow? Song Jian contemplated for a moment; Sure. Wang Dan nodded, adding hesitantly after a moment: Not everyone is qualified to become a disciple of a coach at the Black Panther Gym. You should consider it an opportunity! Song Jian nodded, turned around, and left the classroom; In the evening, Song Jian arrived at Coastal Jewelry Street. This street was almost entirely filled with shops selling gold, silver, and jewelry. Every big-name brand you could think of worldwide could be found here; The common major shops would not buy the gold brick in Song Jians bag because buying untraceable gold accessories could inflict severe damage to a brand once exposed. But in the alleys of this street, there were many small shops, which usually made and repaired small pieces of gold and silver jewelry for a living. Such small stores could often buy old gold and silver jewelry and then melt it to make new pieces; Such small shops had a fair purchasing power and could afford to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars; Song Jian managed to sell the gold brick at a very cheap price, obtaining a total of 280,000 yuan. He went out with a gold brick in his bag but returned with half a bag of RMB. Going back to his rental room, Song Jian tossed his bag onto the bed, picked up the watermelon knife he had purchased the previous day, and began practicing the dagger fighting technique. But after a while, it felt awkward. The watermelon knife was too light, and it felt fluffy when he made moves with it; Song Jian shook his head, dropped his watermelon knife, and checked the delivery status of the dagger he had bought online. It had already arrived in Coastal City, and it seemed like it would be delivered to his home the next day; After practicing for a whole day, I wonder how much my Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic) skill proficiency has increased! With this thought in mind, Song Jian placed his phone in front of his bedside and got into bed with his eyes closed, waiting to enter the game again; Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Blood Raven Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Blood Raven Translator: 549690339 Night fell, and Song Jian lay quietly in bed. The familiar sensation welled up in his heart, as if a huge hand were grabbing him by the collar, pulling him forward; Cant we change the way we enter the game? This feeling is simply awful! Song Jian complained to himself; being forced into the game like this always felt imposed. As Song Jian entered the game, the black stone tablet that had been casually placed in his drawer also turned into a beam of black light and drilled into the game; Getting up off the floor of the third floor of the Manor Castle, Song Jian twisted his neck, feeling uncomfortable; Ill need to make some furniture in my spare time, at least a bed. Sleeping on the floor every time wont do! Song Jian looked around the empty room and thought to himself; Whoosh- A gust of wind blew in from the window, and a sheepskin parchment the size of an A4 sheet of paper was blown in; The parchment floated in mid-air, slowly burning up, and a cold mechanical voice sounded in Song Jians ear; Game player Song Jian, welcome to Doomsday City! Being level 10, you walk ahead of your peers. Survival is no longer so difficult for you. You will embark on the path to seek greater power. First, you need to choose a combat profession. In this abandoned Doomsday City, many combat profession mentors are hidden. Find them and learn the secrets of the professions from them! Mission Objective: In Doomsday City, find 10 combat profession mentors, explore the secrets of the various professions, and choose one as your main combat profession! o/io Mission Hint: Not every combat profession mentor is willing to explain the secrets of their profession to you. First, find them and gain their approval! Hint: Hundreds of combat profession mentors are hidden in this Doomsday City. They may be hidden in high-rise buildings, in alleys, or among powerful monsters! Hint: Combat profession mentors may be your enemy and attack you proactively before you gain their approval; Hint: Combat profession mentors are not always human. Maybe professions of other races are more suitable for you! Warning: After killing a combat profession mentor, the profession the mentor teaches will disappear forever! Warning: If you die in the game, your real-world identity will also be erased! This mission can be viewed at any time in the mission bar! The parchment burned up, and its ashes were whisked away by the wind out of the window, as if it had never appeared. Song Jian opened the mission interface and carefully read through the mainline mission several times; There must be quite a few players in the game now who havent even built a safe house. Moreover, from the mission introduction, it can be seen that level 10 is a threshold for encountering professions. If some players do not reach level 10 after creating a safe house, what kind of mainline mission will they get when they enter the game again? Song Jian wondered to himself. In fact, once the mainline mission of creating a safe house is completed, the players level will generally rise by three to four levels. The flood of monsters, whether killed by the defences of the safe house or by the players themselves, will ultimately grant all acquired experience to the player; Unless there are beings like the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree Alex, which intercept half of the experience points for their own level upgrades; Caw- A harsh bird cry rang out, and Song Jian looked towards the window to see a dark red crow, standing in front of the window, grooming its feathers; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the dark red crow in front of him looked very much like the zombie crows that mutated after eating zombie flesh in the movie Resident Evil; Monster? How did it get into the manor? Song Jian furrowed his brow slightly. The powerful defences of a level 1 manor caused monsters within a kilometre radius to keep their distance. Some flying creatures that entered the manors range would be attacked by Alex without hesitation; But now this blood-red crow stood unscathed on the castles third-floor windowsill, with one of Alexs branches less than a meter away, yet showing no signs of wanting to attack; Song Jian stared at the crow for a moment, and soon a line of small text appeared above the crows head; Blood Crow (Summon), Vitality Points: 10/10, Traits: Undead; A summon? Song Jian frowned, Whose summon is this? Is it Li Keers or Wang Qis? Only two people could enter Song Jians safe house, Li Keer and Wang Qi, to whom Song Jian had set the Guest permissions; Caw- Seeing that Song Jian was looking at it, the Blood Crow flew directly towards him, grabbed his shoulder, and stabilized itself; Hiss, this little thing is really arrogant! Song Jian grabbed the Blood Crow and held it in front of him, staring into its eyes; The Blood Crows eyes were also red, only much brighter than the feathers on its body; Being held by Song Jian, the Blood Crow seemed very uncomfortable and struggled, but couldnt break free from Song Jians right hand; Spurt! The Blood Crow being held by Song Jian suddenly collapsed and turned into a pool of blood that flowed onto the floor; The blood slowly seeped into the floor and disappeared; Caw, caw, caw- More crow caws came from outside the window. Song Jian was startled and hurriedly walked to the window to look out; In the courtyard, the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree was full of Blood Crows. There were at least twenty dense crows at a glance; Why are there so many Blood Crows in my manor? Song Jian frowned; Song Jians figure flashed, and he appeared beneath the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree. When Alex wasnt doing anything, it would fall into a deep sleep, only sending out a faint sense of perception to inspect the surroundings; Song Jian placed his hand on the trunk of the poison tree and began communicating with Alex; Soon, Song Jian let go of his hand, and a look of comprehension appeared in his eyes; So, these are the summons nurtured by the Blood Pool! Song Jian muttered to himself; Opening the building list, Song Jian checked the attributes of the Blood Pool. Sure enough, at the end of the Blood Pool information, the words Summon: Blood Crow; Summon Quantity: 29/30 appeared; A level 1 Blood Pool can only produce creatures like Blood Crows, but upgrading to level 2 will allow me to create even more powerful blood beasts. Song Jian mused, It seems that upgrading the Blood Pool should be on the agenda. 1 hope the required materials arent too expensive! Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter 109 Sword Finger Chapter 109: Chapter 109 Sword Finger Translator: 549690339 Blood Soul Stone? What the heck is that? 1 cant find it in the store. Where should I look for it, or is it dropped by some monster? I have no clue! Song Jian looked at the material required to upgrade the Blood Pool to level two, the one hundred units of Blood Soul Stone, and he immediately furrowed his brows. After thinking about it for a while, but without making any progress, Song Jian temporarily set aside the Blood Soul Stone issue. He returned to the third floor of the castle and switched on the radio that he hadnt used for a while. This was something that Song Jian had obtained long ago. Because he hadnt built a safe house yet, he hadnt been able to use it. Now it was a good time to find out what this radio could do. Turning on the radio, there was a burst of static. Crackle crackle After a while, the static gradually faded and a deep voice came from the radio. This is Kawa Town, This is Kawa Town. The patrol soldier on the town today told me that a Level 5 Elite BOSS has appeared outside town. This is a disaster for us. After discussing, were willing to hire adventurers to kill this BOSS for a reward of thirty Doomsday Coins. The items dropped by the BOSS will belong to the adventurer who kills it Kawa Town? Song Jian was taken aback. On the map, there were many towns in the suburban areas of Doomsday City, but Kawa Town was not among them. It seemed this town was beyond the range of Doomsday City. Thirty Doomsday Coins? Thats too little. The power of a Level 5 Elite BOSS is tremendous. Even during the day, its not something that ordinary people can handle A hoarse mans voice suddenly appeared on the channel. Well, not all Level 5 Elite BOSSes are the same. Some have huge gaps in power. If its just a regular Elite BOSS without special skills, it might be easier to kill. But correspondingly, the dropped items will be less attractive Another mans voice added. Kawa Town? Uncle Kaman, isnt it? Uncle Kaman, could you provide some details about the BOSS? If possible, we, the Falcon Squad adventurers, are willing to accept this hiring mission. A girls voice rang out on the radio. Thank you very much, Judy. And thanks to the rest of your Falcon Squad. The thirty-one survivors of Kawa Town will be eternally grateful Kamans grateful voice came over the radio. Soon after Kaman had described the features of the Level 5 Elite BOSS in detail, Judy accepted the hiring mission on behalf of the Falcon Squad. After Judy agreed, the channel on the radio fell silent again, except for some faint static. A moment later, a teenagers voice came over the radio. Ahem, this is Norman Base, this is Norman Base. I am Xiwaka. Today, I was hunting monsters and one of them dropped a skill book called Blood Boiling. Its an active skill that uses 30% of Vitality Points to boost attack power by 60%. I want to sell this skill book, does anyone want it The boys voice sounded a bit nervous, as if his throat was drying up. After a short pause, the channel started buzzing again. Norman Base, Im at Norman Base. Young man, Im really interested in that skill book. How much are you planning to sell it for? If its possible, I hope you can come to Black Rose Cafe and we can talk in detail 30% of Vitality Points, its a bit costly, Xiwaka. Do you support mailing? If you could offer free delivery, Im willing to buy this skill book for one hundred Doomsday Coins One hundred and twenty Doomsday Coins, my address is *****, 1 can pay for the postage myself. Please mail it to me One hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins, Im also at Norman Base. 1 can pick it up myself and trade face to face The channel was buzzing like an auction house, with people cutting in as soon as one person finished speaking. Soon, the price for the Blood Boiling skill book was bid up to two hundred and eighty Doomsday Coins. Mailing? Can this game actually support a mailing system? Speaking of it, now that I have my own safe house, its a fixed location. I wonder how to activate this mailing system Song Jian just sat quietly and listened without interrupting. He found that he could learn a lot of information that he wasnt aware of before from this radio. After the skill book was sold, the channel fell silent again. Song Jian waited a long time without anyone speaking up, just as he was about to turn off the radio, an old voice suddenly sounded from the radio. This is hiss-, this is City of Sin. City of Sin. I am Count Qian Dahai The old mans voice was very hoarse, speaking slowly, accompanied by heavy breaths. I have a house in the New Garden Residential Area of Doomsday City. Its located in New Garden Residential Area, Building 9, Floor 16, East Room The safe in the bedroom the password is *****. inside it, 1 have some jewelry and other things If a brave warrior is willing to bring a blue jade necklace back from the safe, Im willing to offer a hiring fee of one thousand Doomsday Coins. Of course, you may take all the other things in the safe The jade necklace is an heirloom of my dearly-loved lady, Roland. Im dying, so 1 want to I want to see it one more time It was a while after Count Qian Dahais voice disappeared on the radio that another voice came. Grand Count, Zombie City has been fallen for many years, only major forces could possibly enter. For example, the people from Gathering Area 101. But even they would pay a huge price to enter the city. Frankly speaking, risking our lives is not worth one thousand Doomsday Coins Yeah, 1 heard that Zombie City is filled with Elite BOSSes. Level 5 Elite BOSSes can be found everywhere, while those over Level 10 stroll around in groups. Its said that theres even a Level 30 boss-level Elite Guys, its not as dreadful as you guys described. 1 checked the map, the New Garden Residential Area the grand count mentioned is just a small district at the edge of Doomsday City. There, the highest level monster will not exceed a Level 5 Even if its a Level 5 Elite BOSS, if there are too many of them, ordinary adventurers wont be able to withstand them The discussion ended soon, with no one wanting to risk their lives entering Zombie City. After a moment of silence, Count Qian Dahais voice rang out again from the radio. As long as you bring back the blue jade necklace, apart from the one thousand Doomsday Coins, I will also gift a skill book called Sword Finger The moment Count Qian Dahais voice fell, the channel exploded. Grand Count, we, Owl Squad, are willing to accept this hiring Grand Count, we are the Dragon Legion from Gathering Area 101. We are willing to undertake this hiring, however, we hope to sign a hiring contract Sword Fingermy God, is it one of the legendary inheritance skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession? Grand Count, Are you really willing to offer the Sword Finger skill book as a reward? When the channel had quieted down a little, Count Qian Dahai continued to speak, I only need that blue jade necklace. Whoever sends it back to me or mails it to me will get the promised reward in full. Thats it! Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter no: New Garden Residential Area Chapter 110: Chapter no: New Garden Residential Area Translator: 549690339 Hearing the cacophonous voices in the radio channel, Song Jian touched his chin and thought to himself, Isnt New Garden Residential Area the place where I first entered the game? The Count Qian Dahai mentioned that area, right? 1 remembered, 1 was in building No.6, quite near the No.9 building the count talked about Thinking of this, Song Jian felt his blood boil. One thousand Doomsday Coins were just a modest sum, but the Skill Book Sword Finger had priceless value regarding the Swordsman Immortal profession. The radio channel remained busy for quite a long while before it finally quietened down. Song Jian could hear that many players were gearing up to venture to Zombie City, seeking the blue jade necklace Count Qian Dahai mentioned; Seeing so many people risking their lives, the Swordsman Immortal profession must be really powerful! Song Jian commented, stroking his chin; My current main mission is to acquire a combat profession, if I could only get the Swordsman Immortal profession Having thought this, Song Jian quickly decided to head towards the New Garden Residential Area to find the blue jade necklace Count Dahai had described; Master, welcome back, I have some news about the Tree Shepherd combat profession that Id like to Felix began to awake slowly as he sensed Song Jians return; Before Alex could finish speaking, Song Jians figure vanished from the mansion; Watching Song Jians departing figure, Alex felt kind of speechless. After a moment, he sighed and slowly closed his eyes. The New Garden Residential Area was only separated from Song Jians mansion by Camel Square. Now, during broad daylight, there wasnt a single beast on the square. Song Jian strolled across the square without effort, arriving at the New Garden Residential Area; Entering the dilapidated grand gate of the New Garden Residential Area, Song Jian muttered under his breath as he was looking for building N0.9, Building No.9,16th floor, East Room, the password is ****? Count Qian Dahai revealed all the information on the radio. Whoever managed to hand the blue jade necklace over to him would be rewarded. There were indeed quite a few players gathered in the New Garden Residential Area. In a run-down pavilion at the centre of the area, Song Jian even saw five or six players setting up their stalls; All of them had a black cloth laid out in front of them, showing all sorts of items; Spotting Song Jians approach, excitement sprang to their faces. Bro, come and have a look. Ive got some good stuff here someone called. The others also looked hopeful. Song Jian cast a cursory glance. They were all pretty low-grade Zombie materials; How much for the Zombies nucleus? Song Jian casually pointed at one of the Zombies nuclei and asked. This? Its drop rate is quite low. Ten Doomsday Coins for one, a young man answered, rubbing his nose; Thats too expensive. Ill give you two Doomsday Coins for each one, but Ill take them all, Song Jian stated; Just two Coins? Thats too little. 1 had to kill fifty or sixty Zombies to get these The young boy hesitated; If you sell it to the vendors, they wont give you more than one Doomsday Coin. Im already offering double. If youre not selling, Ill go, Song Jian pretended to leave; Hey, sir, 111 sell you mine at two Doomsday Coins each! A man in his thirties nearby hurriedly stopped Song Jian; Song Jian glanced at the mans stall. He only had three Zombie nuclei; he pulled out six Doomsday Coins and handed them over; Deal! Take them! The man happily took the Coins and gave the Zombie nuclei to Song Jian; Hey, Uncle Wang, what are you doing? 1 was just negotiating with him the young man protested. Look at the level of this brother. Cant you see? Uncle Wang sneered at the young man, This thing is virtually worthless. The lowest-level Zombies drop it. Whats it worth? Look around, who doesnt have a few Zombie nuclei in their stalls? When you have too many, the price drops. We should be grateful that this mans offering double, Uncle Wang explained; Yeah, but this thing is rare the young man grumbled quietly; No matter how rare, there are so many low-level Zombies here Uncle Wang advised; Zombie nucleus. Two Doomsday Coins for each one. Ill take as many as youve got. If youre selling, trade with me, Song Jian said indifferently; Players were not yet aware that they could gamble using Zombie nuclei at Li Keers casino, where a single nucleus went for a hundred Doomsday Coins; Alright, big brother, Ill sell it to you for two Coins! The youth named Dog seemed a bit shy, but he handed over the eight or nine Zombie nuclei from his stall to Song Jian; Good, junior. In the future, you can keep all your Zombie nuclei for me. Ill come here often to buy them Song Jian laughed; Soon, everyone there sold all their Zombie nuclei to Song Jian; My friend, could you tell us what use a Zombies nucleus could be? A young man in his twenties, with twinkling eyes, asked Song Jian; Sorry, thats a trade secret, Song Jian lightly replied; After that, Song Jian also purchased some low-level cooking and alchemy materials, each going for two Doomsday Coins. After a round, Song Jian continued towards the ninth building; Hey, guys, what do you think this guy wants with all these Zombie nuclei? peering at Song Jians back, the young man asked in a low voice; What could he possibly do with them? You cant eat them, and theyre not worth much when sold. Even the lowest-level monsters drop them. What could they possibly be used for? Uncle Wang disdainfully answered: You better focus more on leveling up. Dont try to be too crafty or you might lose your life if anything went wrong Uncle Wang, dont worry! I know what Im doing, the young man waved dismissively; Seeing Song Jian turn a corner and disappear, the young man quickly packed up his stall and chased after him; This lad is seeking his own death again! Uncle Wang spat on the ground, looking disdainfully; Uncle Wang, dont bother about him. Hes always up to some tricks. One day hell hit a roadblock! someone nearby advised; Mmph, if it werent for all of us being newcomers, whod care about him? After a moment of silence, Uncle Wang packed up his stall, 1 cant just leave him be. I have to watch over him. If he provokes that expert, he will surely be in deep trouble! Saying that, Uncle Wang also chased after Song Jian; Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter ill: Safe Chapter 111: Chapter ill: Safe Translator: 549690339 Song Jian slowly walked towards Building 9 of the New Garden Residential Area, which had almost become a Novice Village. All the monsters in the area had been cleared out, and new players wielding weapons could be seen everywhere, going in and out of the high-rise buildings. Seeing so many new players, Song Jian felt a sense of unease in his heart. New players rarely dared to directly hunt monsters on the streets when they first came out. Most of them would start by searching for supplies. The New Garden Residential Area had more than a dozen high-rise buildings with over a hundred rooms; however, with so many new players searching, some rooms had even been searched several times. I hope the room the Count of Qian Dahai hid his safe in hasnt been searched yet Song Jian prayed silently, though the probability of that happening was incredibly low. Now, he could only hope that other people didnt know where the safe was and havent discovered it yet. Entering Building 9, Song Jian followed the stairs and climbed towards the 16th floor. The floral-shirted ghost hid at the entrance of the first floor, peeking inside. Floral-Shirt Ghost, what are you doing? A hand slapped the floral-shirted ghosts shoulder from behind, scaring him. Turning his head, the floral-shirted ghost sighed in relief, Uncle Wang, scaring people could frighten them to death. You shouldnt jump out like that! Floral-Shirt Ghost, cant you put your energy to better use? Youre becoming more and more daring now, even following a level 10 expert, do you want to die? Uncle Wang complained. Uncle Wang, havent you heard? One doesnt get rich without taking risks, the floral-shirted ghost said nonchalantly. I just want to follow a high-level player. Cant I drink some soup while they eat meat? Drink soup? Hmph, I think you dont care about your life anymore! Uncle Wang said with a disappointed look. Alright, Uncle Wang, stop pretending! The floral-shirted ghost said disdainfully, No one knows you better than me, and I understand your thoughts better than anyone else. Let s follow him together! If theres any advantage, we can have a share. I dont believe a level 10 expert would come to the Novice Village for no reason. Uncle Wangs expression changed, and a tinge of resentment appeared in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he said, In the future, zombie cores will probably be unsellable. Hmph, if even a high-level expert wants to buy it, could it not be something valuable? I still have a dozen or so of them in my inventory. The floral-shirted ghost said with a smug smile, As long as I can find out what the zombie cores are used for, wont we be rich then? Alright, hurry up and follow him closely. Dont lose sight of him. See which floor he went to Uncle Wang pushed the floral-shirted ghost, and the two of them sneakily approached the stairs. Song Jian quickly arrived at the 16th floor and saw the broken-down door with a frown on his face. The room had already been searched; if they found Counts safe was yet to be seen. Stepping into the room, he saw a mess, with items scattered all over the floor. Song Jian quickly walked into a bedroom and saw an intact large bed that took up almost half the room, finally letting out a sigh of relief. Thankfully, no one has discovered the safe! Song Jian smiled. The bed was custom-made. It looked like a solid hardwood bed, but in fact, there were two removable side panels on the right side. Behind the two panels was what appeared to be solid wood but was actually a special composite metal. By triggering a mechanism next to the bed, a password keypad would be revealed. The password would open the safe. On the radio, Count Qian Dahai had explained in great detail how to open the safe to everyone; as long as the safe was opened, the contents could be obtained. Following the steps, Song Jian quickly opened the safe. Reaching inside, he pulled out stacks of cash. Each bill had a face value of too, and there were dozens of stacks, totaling to about several hundred thousand. However, after the apocalypse, even the government no longer existed, and these paper bills, based on government credit, had become worthless piles of paper. Behind the large stacks of cash, Song Jian found three wooden boxes. They were dark red with a thick layer of patina. In the real world, these three boxes alone would be valuable. Opening the first wooden box, a blue jade necklace caught his eye. Song Jians face lit up with joy, but after checking the properties of the necklace, he discovered it was just an ordinary piece of jewelry that couldnt be taken out of the game. His interest waned, and he put it into his inventory. With this item, all I need to do is figure out how to mail it, and I can get the Sword Finger Skill Book. Song Jian was pleased. Opening the second wooden box, he found a ring. The ring appeared dull and had a wood-like texture, looking like a wooden ring. Checking the properties, Song Jian gasped. The ring was actually the legendary Storage Ring. Storage Ring (Blue): Ring, equipped effect, obtain eight storage spaces. Usage effect, expand players inventory, the number of expanded slots is random, ranging from at least one slot to a maximum of six slots! If used as equipment, the ring would occupy one ring jewelry slot, and each players equipment slots could only wear two rings. Song Jian was already wearing a Ring of Strength, while the other ring slot was empty, perfect for equipping this one. Once Song Jian had a better ring, this Storage Ring could be used to expand his inventory slots, preventing any waste. Ive always felt that sixteen inventory slots were too small. Its like a dream come true! Song Jian immediately equipped the ring, instantly gaining eight additional inventory slots. Opening the third wooden box, he found a book inside. The cover was made of cowhide and featured a monsters portrait on it. Horns growing on its head, red skin, sunken cheeks, and the eyes that revealed a vicious and malicious expression It looks like the demon from Hell in legends Song Jian picked up the book and stroked the cover thoughtfully. As Song Jian s fingers slid over the demon portrait, he could feel the slightly raised image, as if it was originally part of the cowhide cover. Surrender your soul, and I shall grant you immense power A whisper sounded in his ear, and Song Jian looked bewildered for a moment before quickly coming to his senses. System: You were tempted by rhe demon; but your passive talent Thick Face activates, making you immune to the demons temptation. As I thought, this is not something ordinary people can touch! Seeing rhe system prompt, Song Jian was so frightened that he nearly threw the book out of his hand. lie forced himself to suppress the urge, put the book back in his inventory, and decided to study the books content when he returned to his manor. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a rustling sound outside the door, as if someone was sneaking into the room. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Application Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Application Translator: 549690339 Song Jian walked to the bedroom door and saw two people sneaking and peering into the room; These two guys were just at the stall Song Jian narrowed his eyes, realizing he had been followed; Alertness is too weak, even let others get this far A murderous intent arose in Song Jians heart. He knew whoever dared to follow him must have bad intentions. What are you doing? Song Jian slowly walked out of the bedroom with an icy expression; Damn, weve been found! The flower-shirted mans heart sank, he glanced at Uncle Wang and saw the old mans face full of fear, constantly retreating. Idiot, with your actions, youre basically telling others youre stalking them with bad intentions! The flower-shirted man cursed in his mind; Master, I have some Zombie cores here, 1 dont know if youre still buying? I just brought these from the safe house The flower-shirted man smiled and took out more than a dozen Zombie cores from his bag and handed them over; You followed me for half a day, just to give me Zombie cores? Song Jian had a mocking smile on his face. These two guys were only at level three, probably still in the novice trial period, with weak strength. However, they had the audacity to stalk him. They must want to gather some leftovers, but too bad, Ive already taken the good stuff. Song Jian secretly thought, watching the two men bowing and scraping with a humble appearance, the killing intent in his heart disappeared without a trace. As long as its a Zombie core, I want it! Song Jian accepted the cores and threw a handful of Doomsday Coins to the flower-shirted man; The flower-shirted man looked at the Zombie cores with heartache, he had saved them for a long time; Although Zombie cores could be dropped by level one mutated Zombies, the drop rate was too low, and it was not guaranteed to get one even after killing dozens of them. Boss, can you tell us what these Zombie cores are for? The flower-shirted man cautiously asked. Heh~ Song Jian glanced at him disdainfully. If he told them the purpose of the Zombie cores, how could he collect them later? At the very least, the price would definitely rise a lot when he went to buy them; But then again, Li Keers Sunflower Bar had already opened, and the casino on the second floor would probably be open soon. By that time, everyone would know the purpose of the Zombie cores, they couldnt keep it secret for long; Do you know Sunflower Bar? Song Jian asked. Sunflower Bar? The flower-shirted man was stunned, his eyes widened, and a surprised expression appeared on his face: Boss, are you talking about the bar with the beautiful bartender? Yeah, Ive been there as a customer, but the drinks there are so expensive The second floor of Sunflower Bar is a casino, which will be open soon. There will be slot machines there, requiring Zombie cores to play, and you can gamble for quite a few good things! Song Jian casually said; All, I see. Thank you, boss, thank you, boss! The flower-shirted man was stunned. He didnt expect Song Jian to reveal the purpose of the Zombie cores so easily, and he was overjoyed; In the next few days, I can collect more Zombie cores, and when the casino opens, the prices of Zombie cores will definitely rise The flower-shirted man thought excitedly, No, by that time, I can also gamble. If I win something good, wouldnt it be more profitable than selling Zombie cores? Alright, now that you know what Zombie cores are for, stop following me, and dont be so reckless in the future. Be careful, or you might be killed without knowing what happened! Song Jian said with a faint smile; Although there was not a single threatening word, Uncle Wangs face suddenly turned pale, and his eyes were filled with fearful expressions when he looked at Song Jian. Thank you, boss, thank you, boss! On the other hand, the flower-shirted man didnt seem to care, his face full of smiles as he flattered Song Jian. Song Jian glanced at them and walked out of the house; The flower-shirted man disdainfully looked at Uncle Wang. He originally thought the two could help each other, but this guy got so scared when he saw Song Jian, he even didnt dare to let out a fart. It was a good thing he was clever and dodged a bullet; Uncle Wang, youre really useless. With such small courage, how can you survive out here? The flower-shirted man spoke with a tone of a seasoned veteran; Phew~, let me catch my breath first! Uncle Wang leaned against the wall, sitting slowly on the ground; Uncle Wang, dont tell me you have a heart attack? The flower-shirted man furrowed his brow; Kid, the two of us just took a trip to the ghost world! Uncle Wang took a deep breath, and his face gradually relaxed; Ghost world? Uncle Wang, arent you exaggerating a bit! The flower-shirted man said disdainfully; Uncle Wang slowly stood up, peeked outside the door, and found that Song Jians figure had disappeared. He then said slowly, The young man just now, hes killed people! Killed people? The flower-shirted mans face changed, and he asked urgently, Are you saying hes a wanted criminal? Dont know, but hes killed people, a lot of them. He carries a murderous aura, and just now, he was about to kill us Uncle Wang seemed to remember something terrifying, his lips trembled slightly; Kill us? The flower-shirted man looked incredulous, saying, How could it be? We didnt do anything Kid, stalking him is already considered hostile. What else do you want to do? Uncle Wang helplessly looked at the flower-shirted man, pointed to Song Jians bedroom and said, Tell me, what would a level ten expert like him come here for? There must be a secret! You mean, he came here to find something? The flower-shirted mans eyes lit up; Most likely, but he must have found it already. Otherwise, wed be in danger. Just now, he was really ready to kill, 1 could feel it! Uncle Wang said; The flower-shirted man snorted, didnt take Uncle Wangs words seriously, and quickly rushed into the bedroom Song Jian had just entered; Oh my, he really was looking for something, but it seems like he has already taken it away The flower-shirted mans shouting soon came from the bedroom. Uncle Wang walked in the bedroom quickly and, by the wooden bed, saw a large pile of paper bills. The wooden board covering the safe was open, and so was the safe door; There was actually a safe here, damn it! I searched this room before and found nothing! The flower-shirted man had a regretful expression. This room has been searched at least seven or eight times. If you dont know the location of this safe, youll never find it! Uncle Wang just glanced at the scene, shaking his head; Heh, a master is indeed a master The flower-shirted man sighed; After a while, the flower-shirted man seemed to have thought of something, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang, do you think if we tell him the location of that BOSS, he would give us a share of the loot? Uncle Wang hesitated for a moment, then frowned and thought for a long time, nodded slowly and said, 1 think, he might. Im just afraid he may not be interested in a level five elite BOSS. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 113: The Zombie Mailman Chapter 113: Chapter 113: The Zombie Mailman Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stepped out of his residence, glancing at the blue jade necklace wrapped in the bundle, a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Sword Finger, one of the inheritance skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, I wonder how powerful it is! Song Jian murmured softly to himself, lie already knew Count Qian Dahais address, but the current Song Jian had no idea how to mail the item to him. From the radio, he could discern that mailing was not a difficult task for others, or for other NPCs. Perhaps he could ask others how to mail items on the radio? Would asking such common knowledge questions on the radio expose anything? That was the only concern Song Jian had. Just then, a rushed sound of footsteps rang from behind him. Seeing that Song Jian hadnt left yet, both Hawaiian Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang breathed a sigh of relief. Master, boss, please wait, wait a moment! The Hawaiian Shirt Ghost, a bit flustered, spoke in spurts. Whats wrong? Is there something you need? Song Jian turned around and asked. Master, we know the location of a Level 5 Elite BOSS, would you be interested? Hawaiian Shirt Ghost glanced at Uncle Wang before lowering his voice to ask. A Level 5 Elite BOSS? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head. As a Level 10 player, hunting Level 5 monsters didnt earn him any more experience. Besides, the goods dropped by a Level 5 Elite BOSS were of a too low grade for him. Since the game hadnt opened any trading systems or auction houses, was he supposed to waste time setting up a stall like they did? Moreover, even if Song Jian was willing to set up a stall, most players were only Level 3 or 4 and didnt possess many Doomsday Coins. It wouldnt be profitable! If it were a Level 10 Elite BOSS, I would be interested. But a Level 5? Ill pass. You guys can gather more people to hunt it while its daytime, and its attributes are halved. Song Jian spoke indifferently. Boss, although its just a Level 5 Elite BOSS, it carries a mailbag. If we kill it, it will certainly drop many great items. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost suddenly said. Yeah, Master, we saw it, its mailbag was bulging. I think its like those treasure chest monsters in other games that explode with loot when killed! Uncle Wangs eyes lit up as he eagerly added. A mailbag? Song Jian perked up and asked, Can you describe in detail what the monster looks like? That BOSS is called Postman Zombie. It wears a worn-out uniform and carries a bulging mailbag. It moves very fast! Hawaiian Shirt Ghost quickly reported. Its attack is unique. It pulls out letters from its mailbag and throws them like throwing knives, which deal quite high damage. I took a hit once and lost more than thirty vitality points. It hurt a lot. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost, currently at Level 3, had a vitality limit of eighty-five. Losing more than thirty points meant he lost a third of his vitality. He was definitely not the BOSSS match. Alright, lets go take a look. But lets make it clear first, if the BOSS drops something I need, I have the first choice! Song Jian declared. In fact, upon hearing the BOSSS name, Song Jian made a connection with mailing. Perhaps killing that BOSS would drop a mailbox? In this game, what was impossible? Now, this BOSS was probably the most likely one associated with the mailbox. Of course, of course, we just want to follow you and pick up the leftovers. Uncle Wang quickly agreed. Uncle Wang and Hawaiian Shirt Ghost had already done their calculations. A Level 5 Elite BOSS could very likely drop Level 5 equipment. For Song Jian who was Level 10, Level 5 equipment was already somewhat beneath him. So, in the end, wouldnt they be the beneficiaries? As they talked, the duo walked with Song Jian out of the community. Huh, look at those two. How did they get in with the Master? A player setting up a stall in the central gazebo of the community saw the trio and exclaimed in surprise. Hey, isnt Uncle Wang trying to ride on Masters coattails? someone sneered. I wish I could get a piece of that. I bet the Master is going to help them level up. Im so jealous! someone else said, their eyes gleaming with envy. Do you think theyre going to fight a BOSS? I heard a few days ago that Hawaiian Shirt Ghost was chased around by a BOSS and almost died! another person speculated. A BOSS? Is there really a BOSS? Should we go take a look? The group looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and then started shouting, Lets go take a look! Its a rare opportunity to see a Master fight a BOSS! At this stage, few people had encountered a BOSS, and fewer dared to challenge one. Hearing that there was a BOSS fight, they stopped setting up their stalls and started pursuing Song Jian and the others. Master, if we circle around this street, theres a post office ahead. The BOSS is holed up in there! Hawaiian Shirt Ghost pointed at the street ahead. You dont have to call me Master. My name is Song Jian, just call me Brother Song. Song Jian chuckled and asked, Have you cleared most of this area? We didnt explore most of the area. The monsters here are mostly Level 3. Its too risky. One slip, and we could die here. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost shook his head. Song Jian nodded, not saying anything else. The three quickly arrived at an old post office. Along the way, they encountered many Level 3 mutant zombies. But neither the Hawaiian Shirt Ghost nor Uncle Wang made a move. Song Jian quickly killed them with his dagger. The pair were amazed by his skill. Brother Song, the BOSS is in there. Should we lure it out, or Hawaiian Shirt Ghost looked at the open gateway of the post office and said fearfully. He had innocently thought that areas with stronger monsters might contain better loot. That led him into this post office on his previous adventure, and he almost didnt see the light of day again. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost was worried that the narrow space in the post office would prevent Song Jian from fully utilizing his abilities. He bravely offered to lure the BOSS outside. Theres no need, you see, hasnt it just come out? Song Jian pointed to the post office entrance. Hehe A zombie hunched over, clad in a tattered green uniform, appeared at the entrance of the post office. The zombie was thin and emaciated, with deeply sunken eyes. Its skin clung tightly to its bones, almost devoid of muscle, making it look like a skeleton. The funniest part was that it was even wearing a military green hat on its head, making it look no different from an ordinary postman. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang werent lying. The BOSS did have a bag hanging from its body, also military green. The words Post Office were written on it. It looked like it was loaded with a lot of things, bulging tightly. Brother Song, thats it. Be careful, its very fast. Seeing this BOSS, Hawaiian Shirt Ghosts face changed dramatically. If he hadnt luckily stumbled upon a small group of players searching nearby last time, he wouldnt have been able to escape. This BOSSS movement was too fast. As expected, the Postman Zombie roared and charged towards the trio once it spotted them. Even though its attributes were halved during the day, it was still considerably faster than regular zombies. Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Backpack Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Backpack Translator: 549690339 The Zombie Boss with its mailman appearance was incredibly fast. The Flower-Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang were so startled they kept retreating. If Song Jian hadnt been standing still, they probably would have already turned tail and run. Song Jians face twitched with a smirk as he observed the incoming mailman Zombie. To him, the level five elite boss was no longer an intimidating monster. Even if he only wielded the Tusk Fang Stinger, Song Jian could easily take it down. However, with a slight increase in strength, Song Jian could now use the Rocket Launcher[Cobra-2X] in his inventory, an authentic weapon of mass destruction. Fetching the rocket launcher from his inventory, he positioned it on his shoulder. The cold metal against his cheek, the gaping maw of the gun barrel aimed at the charging boss. Despite the rocket launchers slow fire rate, its power was immense, making it one of the most damaging solo weapons. Its range was somewhat short compared to a sniper rifle, but it had an area attack, possessing a splash damage effect. Before deploying the Mind Eye skill on the mailman Zombie, Song Jian has targeted him mentally. The Cobra-2X was slow but this compensated for it; it was no longer easy to evade the rockets fire. As Song Jian slung the rocket launcher over his shoulder, Flower-Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang could hardly believe their eyes. How how is this possible? Flower-Shirt Ghost felt as if he was dreaming. I I dont even have a hand-gun, and look at him, already playing with a rocket launcher? How can there be such a disparity between people? Uncle Wang shared a dumbfounded expression. Boom- A rocket, with a long trailing blaze, shot toward the Mailman Zombie. You could even see with the naked eye the trajectory of the rocket in mid-air. The Mailman Zombie issued a roar, unflinchingly charging right into the rocket without so much as a hint of evasion. It seemed as if this boss hadnt even regained its senses yet, let alone having the sense to perceive danger. Other than higher attack, stronger defense, and more vitality, such a boss was practically no different from a regular mutant Zombie. Boom- A crushing explosion as the rocket hit the Zombie in the chest, causing a deafening roar. The Mailman Zombies body was indeed resilient. Hit directly with a rocket, it wasnt one-shot killed. Following the explosion, it was hurled five or six meters back by the force, and brutally slammed into the wall of the post office behind it. This monsters body is indeed formidable! Song Jian commented. If this was in the real world, a flesh and blood body bearing the brunt of a rocket would be a splatter of fragments. But in the game, the Boss had survived a direct hit from a rocket, still writhing on the ground attempting to stand back up. Worthy of being a Boss, such a tough body, even with the attributes halved, it can still take a hit from a rocket. Song Jian expressed his appreciation. The Mailman Zombie Boss howled madly, its eyes radiated with bloody lust, glaring viciously at Song Jian. Its legs had been blown off and only half of its waist was remaining, rendering standing up impossible. But it had not yet given up on attacking; even if it took using its hands to crawl, it was determined. As Song Jian waited for the cooldown to be over, he slightly adjusted the direction of the rocket launcher. Boom- The second rocket roared its way towards the Mailman BOSS. This time the battered Boss couldnt withstand the rockets damage any longer. The body burst into fragments and with an explosive roar, the Bosss body broke into tens of pieces, scattering in all directions. The fragmented body turned into black ash in the mid-air, and scattered into the wind. In front of the post office, apart from a huge pit, one could no longer see any signs of the Boss, as if it had never been there. Around the huge pit created by the rocket attack, a few items radiating green and white light had scattered around. Huh, equipment has dropped? Song Jians eyes lit up as he caught sight of the dropped gear. At his current level, a level-five Boss dropping equipment was already extremely lucky. The greatest possibility was that a few average items would drop. Mailmans Bag (Green), backpack, effect: Can store twelve items upon equipping; note: the bag will occupy one accessory slot once equipped. This is mine, you guys dont mind, do you? Song Jian casually picked up the mailmans bag and asked them. No, no objections! Both of them looked at each other, their faces wearing polite yet awkward smiles. The backpack was a great item. Players only had an initial sixteen inventory slots, far from enough considering the vast variety of items in this game. Song Jian gleefully opened his equipment interface and equipped the mailmans bag. Every player had two accessory slots and both of Song Jians were empty. Huh, how can this be? Beads of cold sweat formed on Song Jians forehead as he stared at the accessory interface containing a black stone tablet, his face turning pale. After all, this was the stone tablet that he had possessed within the real-world, always kept in his drawer and had left it there before entering the game. So how come it had suddenly appeared in the game and was displayed in his equipment interface? The effect of this stone tablet was only to increase vitality by one point, but its surface seemed to be enveloped by a layer of transparent energy, as though it had been sealed. Song Jian had intended to bring it back to the real world for research, thinking that he wouldnt miss that little vitality increase that much in the game. But why did it appear in the game and in his equipment interface again? Staring at the stone tablet for a while, Song Jian felt that there was something mysterious about it. However, he couldnt figure it out right now, so he left it aside temporarily. Seems like all the items obtained recently have something to do with storage space! Song Jian murmured to himself. The remaining items were all common varieties, Song Jian glanced at them but was too lazy to pick them up; Zombie Tusk, Zombie Eyeball, Zombie Leatherthese items could already be dropped by a Level One Mutant Zombie. It was a particularly shameful act for a level-five elite Boss to drop these kinds of items. You guys can have all these materials, Song Jian said nonchalantly. Thanks, Brother Song! The duo feebly thanked him. The loot dropped by level-five elite Bosses should have been unattractive to level-ten masters, but a storage package happened to drop this time. It was hard to tell whether this was an instance of good or bad luck. Hey, Brother Song, look at this thing, its quite strange! Flower-Shirt Ghost picked up an item from the ground and after staring at it for a while, he called out to Song Jian; Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Mailbox Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Mailbox Translator: 549690339 Song Jian, who had initially turned to leave, changed directions after hearing the shout from Floral Shirt Ghost. Whats the matter, these are just common quality materials, is there anything strange about them? Song Jian asked with a laugh; Song, Brother Song, look at this. It seems like this isnt a material, but an equipment piece no, I cant even call it equipment. I I dont know what to call it. Floral Shirt Ghost was scratching his head as he lifted a shimmering white item in his hand. Song Jian moved closer and started examining its attributes. A stamp? What is this, something for mailing? Song Jians eyebrows rose in surprise, he seemed intrigued. Stamp (White), Special Item, Effect: After usage, it can send an item to any specified address! Note: This item is unique. Once its used, it will automatically disappear. This thing is useful for me, give it to me, Song Jian said. Sure, Brother Song! Floral Shirt Ghost, far from being reluctant, happily handed the white item to Song Jian. Floral Shirt Ghost had previously checked the properties of this item. For current players, the only use is to exchange it for one Doomsday Coin at the system store. However, for advanced players, it may have other uses, which is why Floral Shirt Ghost had called out to Song Jian. Here are ten Doomsday Coins, consider it as me buying it. Song Jian placed the stamp into his backpack and handed the Doomsday Coins to Floral Shirt Ghost; We cant possibly accept this, Brother Song! Floral Shirt Ghost said, his face glowing with a bright smile. He insisted they couldnt take the money, but he quickly pocketed the Doomsday Coins; Alright, when theres a boss next time, find me in the villa beside Camel Square! Song Jian waved his hand, turning to stride towards his estate. Watching Song Jians departing figure, Floral Shirt Ghosts mouth slowly dropped open, his face full of disbelief and awe. Oh my, turns out its this big shot, the first one to establish a Safe House! Floral Shirt Ghost exclaimed in shock. My god, youre something, kid. You managed to build a relationship with him over a piece of junk with white quality, impressive, Floral Shirt No, Brother Ghost! How come Ive never realized youve got such a keen eye! Uncle Wang gave Floral Shirt Ghost a heavy pat on the shoulder, his face full of envy. Hey, 1 didnt expect to run into this big shot either. If I have him backing me while setting up a Safe House, wouldnt that be almost like a sure deal? Floral Shirt Ghost smirked, grinning from ear to ear. Upon arriving back at his estate and spotting the flock of blood crow in his yard, Song Jian frowned slightly. The sight of the withered old tree in his yard, combined with the dozens of blood-red crows, gave his entire estate a grim feeling like a haunted mansion from medieval Europe. The place would look marginally better during the daylight, but it would definitely pass for a haunted house come nightfall. With the castle empty, Song Jian felt too lazy to sit on the floor. He went to sit under the Blood and Dark Spirit Poison Tree and took out the stamp. Getting this stamp can be considered a surprise. Song Jian set out to find clues about mailboxes, but instead of finding any clues, he got a stamp that could mail items. This left Song Jian to muse about the fickle nature of destiny. However, while this stamp could be used to mail things, it didnt have a payment feature. If Song Jian had a mailbox, he could set a payment amount and item, but this stamp didnt have this feature and could only send items. Should he mail the item to Count Qian Dahai first? Song Jian wasnt about to do something so naive. Even if Count Qian Dahai was a highly reputable gentleman, Song Jian didnt even have a mailbox yet. So even if the count wanted to send him the payment, he wouldnt have a place to mail it to. It seems 1 will have to use the radio to find some clues about the email address, Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought in mind, Song Jians figure appeared on the third floor of the castle. In the empty room, there was just a radio set up on the floor. As Song Jian turned on the radio, a harsh electrical static noise burst out, which lasted for a long time before it slowly faded away. This is the Falcon Squad, we have a level five equipment we want to sell. Its a blue quality long knife, its attribute is Hey, Judy, the attributes of this long knife isnt bad, but the level is a bit too low. Did you guys beat the elite boss outside Kawa Town? A frivolous voice said through the radio. The base price for this long knife is one hundred Doomsday Coins, is there anyone interested in buying it? Judy seemed uninterested in engaging with him and shouted out her price on the radio channel. This is Count Francis from the City of Sin. Ill take the long knife for one hundred Doomsday Coins. It can serve as a birthday gift for my young son next month, a low, deep voice echoed through the radio. One hundred and ten Doomsday Coins. This knife, combined with my Triple Slash, can amplify its power by one hundred and thirty percent. This is Su Lijun from the City of Sky, my email address is One hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins, thats my final offer. If anyone goes higher than me, then its yours! Count Francis voice echoed again in the radio channel. It was as if a thunderbolt had exploded in Song Jians mind. Many good items, like the Mutated Pine Nut, could only sell for a few dozen Doomsday Coins at the most. It wasnt that the items were bad, but that the players purchasing power was too low. If I had known earlier Song Jian wanted to cry but had no tears. A blue-quality sword that was dropped by a level-five elite boss was auctioned for over a hundred Doomsday Coins. How much could he have sold the Mutated Pine Nut, which can increase Vitality Points, for if he had shouted it on the radio? Eventually, the blue-quality long knife was bought by Su Lijun from the City of Sky for one hundred eighty Doomsday Coins. There seemed to be a lot of people on the radio channel, some trading items, some looking for people, some publishing hiring tasks, but most of them were chatting. Song Jian didnt understand why there were so many people who had nothing to do during the apocalypse. Ahem, I would like to ask, how to get an email address? Finally, Song Jian pressed the transmission key to ask for clues about email in the radio. Quickly, a young voice echoed through the radio, Email? Isnt that something you can easily get from the city hall? Young man, you know too little. Many places dont have a city hall, like in Kawa Town. Ask Papa Kaman, does his Gathering Area of about thirty people have a city hall? Its difficult for gathering areas in the wilderness to apply for emails unless you apply to the system god for setting up a Safe House and withstand the monster siege, then youll be qualified to apply Setting up a Safe House in a wilderness gathering area is too difficult. The tide of monsters isnt something anyone can handle unless you can hire a legion to have a slim chance Hire a legion? Are you crazy? If I have the money to hire a legion, why not apply for citizenship in a big city, like the City of Sin, or the City of Light Why not come to our City of Sky? The security in our city is excellent, and the nightlife is also very rich The citizens of the City of Sin smiled without a word. What citys nightlife could be more extravagant than the City of Sin? Song Jian was a bit speechless. The conversation began discussing about the emails but quickly changed topic. A group of idle people were discussing which citys bar dancer dances the most seductively on the radio channel. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Employment Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Employment Translator: 549690339 Watching a once serious discussion gradually derail, Song Jian felt somewhat vexed. As everyone discussed whether the Golden Gun Pills were effective or Vitality Boosting Potion was better, Song Jian reluctantly switched off the radio. Through the radio, Song Jian learned that even in the apocalypse, many people were still living well. The concept of nations had faded away, replaced by city-centered dictatorships. Even for ordinary people living in these cities, basic rights were protected. If they dared to hunt monsters and became professionals, their lives would be even betterhardly any worse than before the apocalypse. However, many people couldnt pass the city-citizenship application process and had to voluntarily form their own Gathering Areas in the wilderness. The security of these Gathering Areas was not guaranteed. Some Gathering Areas disappeared overnight, and this was no longer news, nor was it a common topic of conversation. Such incidents were far too commonplace. As for the clues about the mailbox, Song Jian had gleaned this information from the hodgepodge of radio chatter. As long as he built a safehouse, he could apply to the system. However, applying for a mailbox required a large sum of money, which many people couldnt afford. He opened the manors creation list and scrolled all the way down to a More Features option. Upon selecting it, several sub-options appeared: Add Friend, Form Alliance, Join an Organization, Hire, and Apply for a Mailbox. Song Jian began investigating each option in turn. The Add Friend feature allowed adding like-minded friends who also had built safehouses, but the friend request needed to be accepted. After adding a friend, he could check their online status and set up a private chat channel. Forming an Alliance was akin to creating a guild. If ten players owning safehouses responded, an organization could be formed. This organization was initially capped at a hundred players, and completing certain tasks was necessary to increase that cap. But in the current game, the number of players who successfully built safehouses was small. Forming an alliance would take considerable time. Join an Organization was for joining an already established organization, which could be player-created or NPC-created, like the 101 Gathering Area Song Jian previously encountered. But his relationship with them was hostile, so he couldnt join their organization. Hire was for employing a character akin to a butler, who would manage the safehouse when he was offline or not there. A level one to level three safehouse could only hire one person. After upgrading to a manor, three could be employed. The hiring cost was considerable. In the hiring list, the aptitude, attributes and skills of each hiree differed. Hirees with higher aptitude, attributes, and more skills costed more to hire; and a monthly salary was needed after successful hire. Song Jian was interested in the Hire function. Fiana, the bartender from Li Keers Sunflower Bar, had left a deep impression on Song Jian. He hoped to hire someone similar, but among the dozens of potential hires, their professions were all different; Robin (White), Profession: Gardener, Aptitude: Low, Attributes: Weak, Skills: Watering, Weeding, Bug-catching, Plant care; Hiring cost: 50 Doomsday Coins; Monthly salary: 5 Doomsday Coins. Suma (White), Profession: Chef, Aptitude: Below average, Attributes: Slightly weak, Skills: Basic cooking; Hiring cost: 80 Doomsday Coins; Monthly salary: 10 Doomsday Coins. A gardener, chef, farmer, cleaner, maid what is all this? Song Jian exclaimed, shaking his head at the low-quality hires. He was not satisfied. It was not until he scrolled to the end of the list that he found an employee of green quality. George (Blue), Profession: Butler, Aptitude: Average, Attributes: Normal, Skills: Basic Elocution, Intermediate Management, Basic Defense Spells. Hiring cost: 150 Doomsday Coins; Monthly salary: 20 Doomsday Coins. A basic defense spell? How does a butler have such skills? Song Jian raised his eyebrows and curiously opened the description of the skill; It can increase the safehouses defense by 30%. Awesome! My manors current defense is eight thousand, so thirty percent of that is an addition of two thousand four hundred. Song Jian lit up with joy; Hire George! Song Jian clicked on George and selected to hire him. A hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins soon disappeared, and George was removed from the hiring list. He waited a while, and George didnt appear. Just as Song Jian was feeling puzzled, he noticed a shabbily dressed man walking towards his manor from the street outside. The man, pallid from hardship, had green text floating above his head. LV1 George, Vitality Points: 80/80, Employer: Song Jian. Is this the butler I hired? He looks so weak. Song Jian frowned, then teleported to the manors main entrance. Sir, 1 thank you for your employment. If not for you, 1 fear 1 might starve in the slums! The moment George saw Song Jian, his eyes welled up with tears of excitement. He bowed deeply towards Song Jian and said; George, from now on, I am entrusting my manor to you. 1 hope you will not betray my trust, Song Jian muttered to himself in his heart. Compared to Fiana, George was far from impressive, causing some disappointment in Song Jian. But as he was already hired, hed have to wait and see if George could manage the manor well. At the least, George had a basic defensive spell that could boost the manors overall defence by 30%. For this basic defense spell, its worth spending 20 Doomsday Coins a month! Song Jian tried to console himself. Sir, 1 will manage this manor to the best of my abilities. George said gratefully. Alright, come in then. Song Jian disappeared, reappearing on the third floor of the castle. Watching George enter, he first inspected the several vacant Spirit Fields around the castle and then entered the castle itself, wandering around. Seeing George enter the castle, Song Jian turned his attention back to examining the next feature and said, Apply for Mailbox. This is what 1 need. 1 already own a manor, so my application should be easily accepted. Song Jian muttered to himself as he selected the option Apply for Mailbox. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Second Floor Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Second Floor Translator: 549690339 What the ratfuck, has the system gone insane? Song Jian was shocked at the three thousand Doomsday Coins needed to set up a mailbox; Just to give you an idea, any player with over three hundred Doomsday Coins in their pocket could already be considered a tycoon. If Song Jian hadnt gotten a SSS grade on his previous main mission, he wouldnt have more than a hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins. There were too many places to spend money in this game and too few ways to earn it. The vast majority of players were barely managing, living like mule-skinner, doing the same mind-numbing and dull routines of chopping trees and collecting stone for a few Doomsday Coins, which was even more tiring than a real-life job; Staring at his bag showing 3112 Doomsday Coins, Song Jian gritted his teeth resentfully. Having to hand over the coins to the system just as they were warming his pocket was really annoying; Well, you win some, you lose some. It takes giving to receive. Song Jian consoled himself, gritted his teeth, and clicked on the Create option. The Doomsday Coins in his bag quickly diminished, yet nothing unusual seemed to happen. In reality, a red mailbox more than half a human height had already appeared outside the manors gate, but Song Jian couldnt see it as his view was blocked by a wall; After a while, unable to wait any longer, Song Jian opened the manor management list, and was surprised to discover that Mailbox had appeared on the list, under Catapult (3); After opening the mailbox, the first thing was to set an address; If he was in a large city like the City of Sin or Sky City, and had a fixed address, he could apply for a mailbox from the city hall. This mailbox address would be set by the municipal office and he could not change it; Only those who set up safe houses in the wild were allowed to fill out their own mailbox address, but the address couldnt be the same as someone elses; What address should I use? Song Jian furrowed his brows, deep in thought; Through the radio, Song Jian learned that people who set up safe houses in the wild usually use names like Layton Mansion or Jamint Cottage. In large cities, addresses followed the specific format of ** City ** Street (Road) ** Neighborhood ** Number After thinking for a while, Song Jian blinked and typed 1, Blessing Neighborhood, Bright Street, City of Hope After setting up his own mailbox address, he could now send out parcels; Song Jian opened the Send Item option, put the blue jade necklace in there, and in the payment option for the recipient, wrote one thousand Doomsday Coins and Skill Book: Sword Finger. After filling out the postage address, if Count Qian Dahai wants to accept this blue jade necklace, he would have to pay one thousand Doomsday Coins and Skill Book: Sword Finger. Phew, not bad luck. 1 just dont know how powerful the Swordsman Immortal profession actually is! Song Jian mumbled to himself, checked everything again, and chose to send the parcel; System: Youve chosen recipient-pays postage for item Blue Jade Necklace to address: Inner City 188, City of Sin, recipient Qian Dahai. This postage will cost one stamp, continue with postage? Requires a stamp? Song Jian was taken aback, his brow furrowing, but quickly he chose to send out the parcel; A light flashed on the stamp in his bag and flew toward the door of the manor. Looking at the mailbox, the blue jade necklace was gone, a parcel has been sent out; Having a mailbox is not enough, 1 need a stamp to send items, way too bothersome. Song Jian thought to himself; After waiting for a while with no new mail notifications, it looks like Count Qian Dahai still had not seen his message, Song Jian shook his head, flashed to the manors gate, and walked out; Master, I have some information about the combat profession Tree Shepherd, I wonder if you The Blood Shade Poison Tree slowly woke up from its sleep, noticed Song Jians presence, and started speaking slowly; But before it could finish, Song Jians figure had already disappeared from the manors gate. The Blood Shade Poison Tree Alex was stunned, sighed heavily, and fell back to sleep; Song Jian stood at Sunflower Bar, watching with some surprise at the constant stream of people coming in and out. Its only been a few days, and Sunflower Bar has already gained such popularity? Song Jian murmured to himself, and slowly walked in; Upon walking into the main hall, he was stunned to find that it was already packed. Every single one of the dozen tables was full, even the high stools in front of the bar were taken. Soft music was playing in the bar, with almost every patron holding a cup of drink. Most were seated at the tables, glancing around, seemingly in search of something. Captain, captain, this is the place, this is the place. A mug of beer will increase your attack by 30% for 3 hours. We all take a glass first, then well go farm mobs! I dont need attack, Fox, is there anything that increases defense or vitality? Yes, yes, rum, oat rum can provide 300 Vitality Points for two and a half hours, while dark beer can increase your defense by 15, also for two and a half hours. However, you can only drink one of these two, if you drink the second one it will override the first ones effects. Song Jian watched a five-person squad squeeze to the front of the bar. Each bought a drink, gulped it down, then quickly moved out of the bar; Hey, Fiana, is the boss lady in? Song Jian greeted as he approached; The boss lady is out on some business. Why are you looking for her? Fiana lazily slid a highball glass down the bar to a player, turned her head to glance at Song Jian and responded; Oh, nothing. 1 was just wondering, has the upstairs casino opened yet? Song Jian asked. Having acquired several dozen zombie cores, Song Jian intended to test his luck at the casino, and see if he could gamble to win a few good items before going on the main mission; The upstairs casino is not open to the public yet! Fiana said: But the boss lady has authorized you with free access. Just go up by yourself. Thanks. Song Jian gave a small smile and made his way upstairs; Seeing Song Jian heading upstairs, several people who noticed him looked surprised. Miss Fiana, may 1 ask if the gentleman just now is the owner of this bar? A player seated at the bar looked charmingly at Fiana, softly asking; No, hes just a friend of the boss! Fiana looked back at him and declared; Oh, then may I ask, whats the deal with the upstairs casino? When will it open? Haha, those are not questions you should be concerned with. You should wait patiently for the wanderers arrival. Fiana gave an indifferent smile and dismissive comment; Seeing that no one was ordering drinks, Fiana took out a crystal glass, with a blue velvet handkerchief, and leisurely polished the inner wall of the glass. She was blatantly ignoring the questions of the player at the high stool of the bar; Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Invisible Sword Qi Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Invisible Sword Qi Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stepped up the stairs to the second floor, feeling as if he had passed through a thin membrane. Clearly, this was Li Keer setting permissions within the safehouse, only her permitted individuals could access the second floor; At present, the second-floor casino wasnt open to the public. However, it had been thoroughly cleaned, and all the old damaged gambling tables were moved away, making the casino appear somewhat empty; The slot machine was still as it had been, its circle of neon lights were gently flickering. Their four rolling tracks currently displayed the message Welcome.; Song Jian had acquired over thirty zombie cores. According to probability, he should be able to get three to four items, but he couldnt be certain about their quality; He inserted a zombie core and forcefully pulled the lever; Cling-clang- The four rolling tracks started rotating and, before long, slowed to a halt from left to right; Thank you for your participation! Song Jians expression remained unchanged as he inserted another zombie core; Thank you for your participation! Thank you for your participation! One or two Thank you for your participation, and Song Jian could calmly accept it. Five or six and Song Jian merely frowned slightly. But after over twenty consecutive Thank you for your participation, Song Jian was about ready to smash the damn machine; What the hell, isnt it said that by using approximately ten zombie cores, an item can be obtained? Youve already taken twenty-seven of my zombie cores without even emitting a single fart? Song Jian said, slightly peeved; Phwoo- The machine gave off a strange noise similar to a leaky pipe that sounded like a fart; Song Jian; You goddamn Song Jian raised his fist, ready to smash the screen of the slot machine, but the screen suddenly flashed, typing out a line of light blue font; This machine belongs to the system God. Any damage caused must be compensated for! Cant mess with it, cant mess with it! Song Jian retracted his hand honestly, respectfully placing a zombie core into the coin slot with both hands before gently pulling the lever. Cling-clang- Thank you for your participation! It doesnt matter, its not like its a lot of money Song Jian comforted himself; Insert zombie core, pull lever, insert zombie core, pull lever Song Jian seemingly numb, until the last zombie core is inserted, and cheerful music akin to winning a prize played from the slot machine; I won? Song Jian gaped, moments later revealing a bitter smile. Thirty-six zombie cores were used, and only one item was won, this odds were simply Perhaps, Im simply unlucky. Song Jian shook his head, saying this self-mockingly; Opening the slot of the machine, a golden glow appeared before Song Jians eyes; Song Jian took out what was a scroll emitting a golden glow; Skill Scroll: Invisible Sword Qi; Skill Book, Effects: The skill Invisible Sword Qi can be learned after use! Invisible Sword Qi: Increases the Sword Qi Energy Bar. When any weapon is used, Invisible Sword Qi can be added to it, enhancing the power of the weapon; Note: This is one of the skills inherited by the Swordsman Immortal. Attention: Sword Qi might cause damage to added weapons. Unlucky? Hahaha, damn unlucky my ass! Im the luck king! Haha. Song Jian burst out laughing in surprise, the laughter lowered clearly even from the first floor; A golden quality skill scroll, also one of the Swordsman Immortals inherited skills, this made Song Jian feel as though a gold ingot had fallen from the sky, hitting him on the head; Without saying a second word, he directly used the scroll. A golden light flashed, and in Song Jians personal attribute interface, beneath Vitality Points and Spirit Points, another energy bar illuminating a silver glow was added; Sword Qi Value: 100/100 What a shame! I currently dont know any sword skills. Even though Ive learned Invisible Sword Qi, its power cant be shown. Song Jian expressed some regret, his desire for the skill book Sword Finger had become more urgent; Actually, the importance of the Invisible Sword Qi skill book greatly surpasses that of Sword Finger. This is the core base skill of a Swordsman Immortal profession, all skills of this profession require Invisible Sword Qi to execute. Without Invisible Sword Qi, even if Song Jian acquired the Sword Finger skill, it merely becomes a collectible, a dust collector, he wouldnt be able to both learn and use it; Count Qian Dahai was willing to use the Sword Finger as part of the reward precisely because of this reason, without Invisible Sword Qi as a base, Sword Finger couldnt be learned; Song Jian, now pleased as punch, descended to the first floor. All the players on the first floor gazed at him as if looking at a big fool, his sudden outburst of laughter earlier had attracted everyones attention; Song Jian didnt mind the others stares, he confidently walked to the bar, pulled out a couple of Doomsday Coins and slapped them onto the counter, loudly ordering, Give me a glass of rum! A big one! Seems like your harvest wasnt small! Fiana filled a glass with rum and slid it toward Song Jian; The golden liquor brimmed with bubbles, looking just like champagne. Song Jian raised his glass and gulped down the drink. Rum is made from sugarcane, so it has a rich, sweet and slightly bitter taste with quite a kick to it. Once you have tasted it, you are bound to crave it; Song Jian finished the entire glass of rum in one breath, belched contently and a satisfied smile emerged on his face; At this moment, the door of the bar was pushed open, making a bang- sound; Almost everyone turned their heads to look at the door. A dwarf dressed in cowboy attire, with two revolvers hanging from his waist, wearing a cowboy hat, stepped through the door; I heard that the best oat beer in Zombie City can be found here. I wonder if its true! Bartender, give old man Zack a glass of oat beer, no water, no ice! The dwarf Zack stroked his thick beard and shouted at Fiana; Honored guest, may I have the honor of offering you a glass? Lets drink the most concentrated oat beer at the Sunflower Bar! A player sitting at the bar immediately stood up and shouted at the cowboy-clad dwarf. Old man Zack, come sit in my booth for a bit. Not only do we have the most concentrated oat beer here, but also sweet rum, rye beer, I invite you to have a taste! Another player in the booth also stood up and began calling out to dwarf Zack; Come here, I. Hi, honored dwarf sir, over here Suddenly, the entire bar was bustling like a marketplace, almost everyone stood up, inviting the dwarf who had just entered the bar to have a drink; Song Jian was a bit stunned for a moment, he turned to look at Fiana, gesturing in the direction of the other players and whispered, Whats going on? No big deal, youll get used to it if you come often, they are recruiting followers! Fiana shrugged her shoulders, saying lazily; Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Musketeer Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Musketeer Translator: 549690339 Follower? Song Jian blinked. Can NPCs be recruited as followers here? Exactly! Fiana gestured towards the Dwarven cowboy Zack at the door: Since the bar officially opened, many wandering NPCs pass by, pays a short visit, have a drink and rest a bit. Whether you can recruit them, though, depends on your skills. Only a few players have been successful during these days. No wonder there are so many people in this bar. 1 thought the players were idling around! Song Jian shook his head and murmured. Brother, you dont understand. Sharpening the ax will not delay the job of chopping the wood! Once you successfully recruit a follower, whether you are hunting monsters or collecting resources, its rapid! a player next to him explained with a smile. Dont followers demand wages? Song Jian suddenly asked. The player was stunned, then scratched his head uncertainly, They shouldnt, 1 think. I havent recruited any yet, so Im not sure. Im just here to try my luck! Every six hours, a wandering NPC will appear, but their qualifications, attributes, and professions are random, Fiana continued to explain, This Zack is obviously from the Dwarf Clan, and he should be a Musketeer or Cowboy. His quality is pretty decent, barely considered of excellent quality. Song Jian looked over at Zack; indeed, the name displayed on top of this wandering NPC was blue. However, apart from the name, all of the Dwarf Zacks attributes were hidden. Right after his attributes were the words recruitable. Oh, bless the Forging God, the people in this bar are too enthusiastic! So enthusiastic its a bit overwhelming, haha! Zack stroked his beard and laughed heartily. Fianas eyes lit up and she whispered, Forging God, judging by appearances, this dwarf Zack must be a Forging Master. If anyone can recruit him, it would be a huge gain. Huh, you can be sure hes a Forging Master just by his use of the phrase Forging God in the Heavens? Song Jian was baffled and asked immediately. Of course, Fiana looked at Song Jian and said, Each race worships not just one God but has many. Among the Dwarf Clan, there are no fewer than ten Gods. Generally, worshiping different Gods will grant different bonuses, but one person can only worship one God. Changing faiths would completely wipe out the value of the previous faith, which is unfavorable. I believe that unless one is a Forging Master, they wouldnt worship the Forging God. This is because the bonus granted by worshiping the Forging God is a 10% increase in forging success rate, Fiana explained with a casual expression on her face. I see! said Song Jian, nodding. Many of the in-game information was unknown to the players, but Song Jian found that regular conversations with NPCs could yield a lot of useful information. Isnt your main mission to converse with ten combat-class individuals to understand their occupations? Fiana suddenly said to Song Jian, Whether this dwarf Zack is a Musketeer or Cowboy, he is your target! Huh, is that so? Song Jian was surprised. He didnt understand how Fiana knew about his main mission. If she hadnt reminded him, he might have forgotten as he had been thinking about the Sword Immortal profession. All right, Ill go talk to him. Song Jian put down his glass and walked over to the dwarf, Zack. As soon as Song Jian approached Zack, before he could even speak, Zack turned around with a serious face and said, Gods chosen one, you have embarked on the path of pursuing a profession. Would you like to learn about the Musketeer, a great profession? Honorable Battle Profession Advisor, Im standing at a crossroads of confusion and I dont know which road to take. Please guide me on forward. 1 would like to hear about the Musketeer, a noble profession, Song Jian followed the systems prompts and said. Hahahaha, of course, no problem! Zack laughed loudly, stroking his beard and staring at Song Jian, But before I explain the Musketeer, a great profession, to you, I need to confirm if you have the capability to take up this profession. You must pass my test! A test? Song Jian was shocked, but soon nodded, No problem, Advisor Zack, I am willing to accept your test. Hmm, let me think. Zack mused for a moment, a gleam flashed in his eyes, he laughed heartily, My challenge to you is to purchase a cup of Golden Rum for me! System: Battle Profession Mentor, Dwarf Zack, has issued you a challenge task: Golden Rum; Task requirement: Hand over a cup of Golden Rum to Battle Profession Mentor, Dwarf Zack; Golden Rum: o/l; Task deadline: 6 hours; Task Reward: Earn Zacks trust, receive information on the Musketeer profession; Task Penalty: Decrease relationship with Battle Profession Mentor Zack to indifferent. Alright, Advisor Zack, please wait a moment! After giving a bow to Zack, Song Jian turned around and walked to the bar counter. Fiana, give me a cup of Golden Rum! Song Jian shouted. Golden Rum, one thousand Doomsday Coins a cup, are you sure you want to buy one? Fiana asked with a charming smile. Song Jian was startled, almost losing his balance. What? Why is it so expensive? Is this Golden Rum really more precious than the Royal Salute Count Rum? Song Jian questioned loudly, his face flushing. Of course not! Fiana shook her head and said, The quality of the Golden Rum is far lower than that of the Royal Salute Count Rum, but Fiana held up a finger and wiggled it at Song Jian, You purchased the Royal Salute Count Rum because you were helping the boss build a safe house, which was considered a personal gift. But now, you must pay the original price for any fine wine you need! So, if I want to buy a Royal Salute Count Rum now, how many Doomsday Coins will it cost? Song Jian asked tentatively. First, your intimacy level with me must reach Adoration, then, youll need to pay one million Doomsday Coins! Fiana alluringly said, gazing at Song Jian. Adoration? One million Doomsday Coins? Song Jian stood with his mouth agape, feeling a wave of belated bliss. Young man, you only have six hours. Please make good use of every minute and second. If you cant even complete a simple challenge like this, then I think, even if I share information about the Musketeer profession, youre unfit for this profession! Zack shouted at Song Jian. Dont worry, Advisor Zack, I guarantee to complete this challenge task within the given time limit. Song Jian nodded to Zack and then turned to head towards the bars exit. Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Rocket Launcher Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Rocket Launcher Translator: 549690339 Six hours to earn a thousand Doomsday Coins; it would be a difficult task for an ordinary player, but for Song Jian, it was just a bit troublesome; Not to mention the blue jade necklace that he had already mailed to Count Qian Dahai, he could earn a thousand Doomsday Coins from its reward alone. Even if Song Jian were to go and gather wood and stone materials to sell now, he would probably earn enough Doomsday Coins in six hours; He didnt know when the reward from Count Qian Dahai would be mailed, so Song Jian could only choose to gather wood and stone materials to earn a thousand Doomsday Coins; When he arrived at the small forest in the novice area, Song Jian was shocked by the sight in front of him. There were three or four people standing next to each large tree, surrounding it tightly. The number of players in the forest far exceeded the number of trees, and even by the rocks, there were several people gathering wood and stone materials with stone axes and pickaxes; Fortunately, these players seemed to be newcomers who just entered the game, and they didnt have many stone axes and pickaxes. After they were used and scrapped, they left, but their positions were quickly filled by other players; There are too many wolves and not enough meat. Even if these players have low Chopping and Mining Skills, all the trees and rocks here will be gathered in one or two hours, Song Jian shook his head and summoned a motorcycle, driving toward the highway; As a Level 10 player, if he were to compete with others here, he would definitely be despised. Moreover, if he competed like this, he wouldnt be able to gather enough materials to sell within six hours; These novice players were low-level and weak, so they could only gather in this small forest. If they moved further away, they wouldnt be able to. But the further away they went, the better the resources they would gather. However, the further away they went, the higher the level and strength of the monsters would be, and careless players could lose their lives, which was too dangerous for these newcomers; Song Jians target was the forest where he had encountered the tree spirits before. Not only was the area of that forest much larger than the one in the novice area, but the amount of wood produced from each large tree there was also several times that of the novice areas forest. Although it was somewhat dangerous, Song Jian wanted to hunt more Tree Spirit Seedlings to sell to other NPCs outside of the Zombie City using the radio; Upon arriving at the forest, Song Jian found that there were already people gathering wood materials in it, and it looked like a team; Brother, there are powerful monsters in this forest. You must be very careful when entering. If youre weak, dont come in! A middle-aged man in his thirties or forties shouted out upon seeing Song Jian; If Song Jian had come here for the first time, he would have thought that this player was afraid of others competing with them for wood materials and was trying to deceive him. But since he had been here before and knew the situation, Song Jian knew that the man was just trying to be helpful; The tree spirits here were not something ordinary people could handle. Song Jian looked up and saw that the levels of the people currently gathering wood in the forest had already reached Level 5; Big Strong, why bother with him? Let him gather if he wants. If he gets killed by the tree spirits, we can just retrieve his body and benefit doubly! A teenager beside him who appeared to be 17 or 18 years old complained; Dont talk nonsense, Wang Bo. Dont you know that dying in the game will also lead to death in the real world? A girl in a white robe wearing a serious expression scolded Wang Bo; Wang Bo pouted with a dont-care expression and looked up at Song Jian; Holy shit, Level 10, hes a pro! Wang Bo suddenly shouted; When the others heard Wang Bos shout, they were shocked, and at the same time looked up at Song Jian. By now, he had walked to the edge of the forest and greeted them with a smile; Hello, everyone. 1 came here to hunt a few tree spirits. You guys can gather as you please. Dont worry about me! Song Jian waved and said. Although the gathering efficiency here was much higher compared to the novice gathering area, it was still not as good as hunting the tree spirits. The amount of wood Song Jian would get from hunting a single tree spirit would be equal to the amount they would get from gathering five or six trees, and his speed would be much faster; Brother, please be careful. The tree spirits here are very difficult to deal with. Those mutated tree roots are so annoying! Big Strong still couldnt help but warn; Its okay, its okay. You guys just keep gathering, Song Jian said as he stepped into the depths of the forest; When not attacking, the tree spirits looked no different than the other trees. It was only when a player entered their alert range and provoked them into attacking that their names and attributes would be displayed above their heads; Seeing Song Jian entering the depths of the forest, the group of players gathering wood lost their focus and followed him after exchanging glances; Big Strong, how do you think that guy got to Level 10? It took me three or four days just to get from Level 4 to Level 5, and grinding monsters almost made me puke, Wang Bo whispered behind Ge Dazhuang; How would I know? There are so many talented people in this game. Isnt Sunflower Bar run by a player? I heard its a girl in her teens. Why dont you ask how she opened that bar? Ge Dazhuang replied grumpily; Although the tree spirits are only Level 5, they are very difficult to deal with. Even with several of us working together, we can barely kill one. We cant handle more than that! The girl in the white robe frowned and said; But the wood materials that the tree spirits drop are abundant, much better than gathering, Wang Bo looked enviously at Song Jians retreating figure and said; That requires risking your life. Gathering at the edge might be slower, but its safer. At least its much better than the small forest near the novice area, Ge Dazhuang knocked on Wang Bos head and said; Hey, look, a tree spirit is coming out. Wow, its so big. Its much bigger than the ones we killed before. I wonder if he can handle it! Wang Bos eyes brightened as he pointed to a struggling tree spirit emerging from the ground; It seems dangerous with so many mutated tree roots Ge Dazhuang frowned, his muscles tense and ready to run forward at any moment. Why bother with him? It would be better if he dies. I saw him come here on a motorcycle earlier Wang Bo snorted softly; Holy shit, look at his weapon! Its unbelievable The girl in the white robe burst out a rude word, her face full of surprise; A rocket launcher? Thats too exaggerated! How is that possible? Wang Bos eyes were about to pop out; Boom- There was a loud explosion in the depths of the forest. A tree spirit was blown in half, and five or six items emitting white light scattered around; Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter 121 New Email Chapter 121: Chapter 121 New Email Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stepped forward and picked it up casually. Initially, he thought that killing a level five monster would not result in any loot, but to his surprise, the first Tree Spirit gave a huge drop; Six hundred and fifty units of wood, a white-quality alchemical material Heart of the Tree. When making healing potions, adding the Heart of the Tree can increase the healing effect by 30%, pretty decent; Broken Branch, white quality, can be added when forging weapons to enhance their properties. If it is a soft weapon like a long whip, it can increase the flexibility by 30%, and if it is a hard metal weapon, it can increase the toughness by 25%; An equipment, did one actually drop? Song Jian picked up the last white item and a smile spread across his face after taking a look; This equipment was a pair of leggings, and coincidentally, the leg slot in Song Jians equipment bar was empty; Tree Spirit Leggings (White), leather armor bottoms, equipment effect: Physical Defense +3, Vitality recovery speed increased by 30%; Equip requirement: Level 5, Can it be taken out of the game: No. The Heart and Branch can be broadcasted on the radio, but I dont have any postage stamps right now, I wont be able to ship them even if 1 wanted to. Song Jian frowned slightly, contemplating the clues about postage stamps while heading deeper into the grove; Several people standing at the edge of the grove watched Song Jians retreating figure dumbfounded, expressions of admiration on their faces; This is too exaggerated, is a level ten player this powerful? Even a rocket launcher appeared, this game is crazy! Ge Dazhuang exclaimed, shaking his head; I would do anything for a weapon like that, its so damn cool Wang Bos mouth was practically watering, his eyes fixed on the rocket launcher on Song Jians shoulder. If he had such a weapon, he could effortlessly draw a lot of attention by firing at any random monster while walking down the street; Forget about it, even if that weapon was given to you, you probably wouldnt be able to equip it. Its likely a level ten item, only he can equip it! the girl in a white robe solemnly said; Yeah, a weapon of such tremendous power couldnt be of a low level. Ge Dazhuang also realized, nodding in agreement; Their guesses werent far off, just slightly off. Song Jians two-handed weapon didnt require a level ten character, but a strength of twelve points. For the average player, unless they had a chance encounter, even if they reached level ten, they couldnt amass twelve strength points to wield this weapon; Song Jian strolled leisurely through the grove, with the rocket launcher on his shoulder, as if he was just taking a walk. Whenever he trespassed into the alert range of a Tree Spirit, a Mutated Tree Root would ambush him. Considering the root is only level one, its attack would hardly break Song Jians defense and could only forcibly reduce one Vitality Point. Song Jians automatic Vitality recovery would replenish this small loss immediately. Keep in mind, his status bar currently lists the reward from completing the previous main quest with an SSS rankan increase of 500% in his Vitality recovery rate. Coupled with his current equipment, Song Jians Vitality recovery rate was an astounding 38 points per second. Even if he stood still and let the Tree Spirit attack him for half an hour, it wouldnt drain a single drop of blood; Upon encountering another Tree Spirit monster, Song Jian fired his rocket launcher, another instant kill! However, this time, only five hundred units of wood were dropped, nothing else was obtained; Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, five hours had passed. Song Jians inventory was stuffed with a pile of materials. If all were sold in the store, he could at least get five to six hundred Doomsday Coins. However, these Doomsday Coins provided no help in completing the task; Song Jian started to get a bit anxious as only an hour was left. This was the first combat profession teacher he had met, and the task wasnt even of high difficulty. If he couldnt even complete this one, he didnt know when he would be able to complete the remaining nine; This is an abandoned city, the number of combat profession teachers definitely isnt high. If it wasnt for Li Keers bar, 1 might not even find one even if 1 searched for several days Song Jians eyebrows knit together, thinking to himself; In the City of Sin, an old man with a face full of wrinkles sat in a wheelchair in a tall castle in the inner city, constantly staring at a blue jade necklace on the mailbox interface; The blue jade necklace radiated a deep blue glow, as if it was the deepest part of the sea. On the surface of the necklace, rings of light gently rippled, radiating an enchanting charm; Roland, my beloved, this is the gift I am giving you for your 18th birthday, it has always been your favorite Tears flickered in the old mans eyes as he seems to be lost in memory; Having sat under the sunlight for several hours, Count Qian Dahai finally extended his shaky right hand, pulled out a golden glowing Skill Scroll from his bosom, aiming to place it in the mailbox interface; Count, you cant do this. This is the foundation of our family heritage, our foothold. Without a strong professional in the Qian family, your position as a Count is likely to be lost by young master Qian Xiaohao, who might only become a Viscount the butler who had always been guarding him suddenly voiced his protest; A hint of anger flashed in the eyes of Count Qian Dahai. He held the Skill Book named Sword Finger in his right hand, which suddenly froze. The butler, who has served him for over thirty years, unexpectedly had been bribed by his own son, Qian Xiaohao; Even a dog raised for over thirty years would have feelings for its owner, but you, hmph Murderous intent surfaced on Count Qian Dahais face. He turned and looked at his trembling butler who did not dare to meet his gaze, roaring in his heart; Maca, how many years have you followed me? Count Qian Dahai said indifferently; Count, my lord, I have been serving in this castle since 1 was sixteen, and have been the butler of this castle for over thirty years. Sir, I really am Maca knelt in front of Count Qian Dahais wheelchair, sobbing uncontrollably, My son owed a large amount of debt due to gambling, which I am unable to pay. Young master Xiaohao, he So, you have been spying on me for that unfilial son of mine? Count Qian Dahais face was frosty as he asked loudly. I wouldnt dare, wouldnt dare, sir. But 1 had no choice. If I didnt speak up and stop you, the young master would undoubtedly flay me alive if he returned and found out Maca collapsed on the floor and wept, tears wetting the wrinkles on his face; I will flay you alive right now! Count Qian Dahai roared, pressing a switch on the armrest of his wheelchair. Soon, a group of guards hurried over; Drag this disloyal old dog out! Also, bring my rebellious son back and lock him up in the dungeon, immediately, right now! Count Qian Dahai loudly ordered the captain of the guards; Yes, Count! The captain of the guards saluted reverently, signaling the two guards behind him to seize the butlers arms and drag him outside; As the cries for mercy gradually died away, the anger on Count Qian Dahais face slowly subsided, he let out a heavy sigh; After some time, Count Qian Dahai sat in his wheelchair, tenderly stroking the blue jade necklace with his right hand. A gentle expression surfaced on his face, after a long while, Count Qian Dahai, bathed in the sunset, fell asleep with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth; Five hours and thirty minutes had passed, just when Song Jian was getting anxious, he suddenly heard a clear notification sound in his ear; System: You have a new mail. Please check it! Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Sword Finger Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Sword Finger Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing this system prompt, the anxious Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. He initially thought earning a thousand Doomsday Coins would be a cinch over a span of four to five hours, given his current level and strength. However, much to his surprise, despite spending five and a half hours gaming, all his earnings, if sold to the system store, would have only amounted to five to six hundred Doomsday Coins. To a regular player, this sum would be a decent income. However, this was a far cry from Song Jians expectations. Phew, finally received it. If Count Qian Dahai hadnt come back, I might have had to sell my equipment, Song Jian let out a deep breath. Selling his equipment to the system store was his last resort. If he resorted to that, he could receive several hundred Doomsday Coins. However, this would be a mere quick fix. Stripped of his equipment, Song Jians power would take a severe hit. Moreover, selling equipment to the system store was akin to selling a jewel at the price of a brick. Just thinking about it caused Song Jian heartache. He quickly conjured his motorcycle and sped toward his Manor Castle. The distance of several kilometers was bridged in under five minutes. At the mailbox outside his manor, Song Jian finally saw a thousand Doomsday Coins and a Skill Scroll radiating a golden gleam. Phew, seems like Count Qian Dahai is a man of his words, Song Jian murmured in admiration. If you knew what it was C a plain-quality, featureless blue jade necklace that couldnt be taken out of the game and wouldnt be re-purchased by the system store C you might think it was worthless, not even worth a single Doomsday Coin. Yet, Count Qian Dahai traded it for a thousand Doomsday Coins and a hefty Sword Immortal profession inheritance skill, a representative model of the wealthy and capricious. Without hesitation, Song Jian used the golden skill scroll, and the icon of the skill Sword Finger appeared on his skill bar. Sword Finger (Active), level 1, skill effect: Designated one of the ten fingers of the hands to activate the skill, and an Invisible Sword Qi is emitted to a range of three meters ahead, inflicting 55-80 points of physical damage to all targets within the covered range and additional 50 points of metal damage; cooldown: 5 seconds; skill cost: 10 points of Invisible Sword Qi. To use this skill, he first had to choose one of the ten fingers. Song Jian pondered and decided to use his left forefinger. His right hand was for wielding the Tusk Fang Stinger, while his left hand was not primarily required. Although the Guardian Sword was equipped in his left weapon slot, Song Jian had not learned any swordsmanship, let alone a combination of dagger and longsword. The guardian sword was only for an added three-point force attribute value. He clicked the Sword Finger icon, and a holographic image of ten fingers appeared before him. Upon setting his left forefinger as the trigger for Sword Finger, the hologram disappeared and a jolting sensation surged through his forefinger po, as if a wave of Vitality had rushed into it. After a while, the prickling sensation receded. Song Jian extended his finger, prompting a radiant silver Sword Qi from it. The Sword Qi lasted for about a second before slowly dissolving. Checking the energy slot of the Invisible Sword Qi, it indeed had consumed 10 points. However, the consumed Sword Qi swiftly replenished. It took just two to three seconds to fully recharge the 10 points of Sword Qi. Looks cool, but I dont know about the power yet, Song Jian slightly shook his head. Reminiscing about the silver Sword Qi, he still felt a twinge of excitement. I thought it would be like a machine gun, constantly shooting Sword Qi from afar. Didnt expect the range to just be three meters. Isnt a real Sword Immortal supposed to be capable to take a persons head from miles away? Song Jian mumbled. Checking the clock, he had less than fifteen minutes left for the dwarf Zacks trial. Song Jian quickly got on his motorcycle and headed for the Sunflower Bar. Even during daytime, his motorcycle generated quite a commotion, attracting many concealed mutant zombies. Seeing shaky zombies making their way toward the road, Song Jian lifted his left hand, prompting a silver Sword Qi. *Whiz~* With a lift of his hand, guided by the momentum of the motorcycle, it felt as if he was wielding a lightsaber. With a gentle sweep, the zombie was instantaneously cleaved in half, and Song Jian did not feel the slightest bit of resistance at all. A few players hunting down mutant zombies on the streets heard the sound of a motorcycle in the distance and their faces instantly changed. An exasperated pudgy adolescent burst out in anger, Who is this causing such a racket? Is there a shortage of monsters around? Is he going to stop after attracting all the monsters? Hes harming everyone! Mutant zombies were relatively calm during the day, and wouldnt besiege players unless there was a loud commotion. But Song Jians noise was on such a scale that mutants on both sides of the road within a hundred meter radius would all be alerted. The other players in the team didnt verbally criticize him like the chubby teenager, but they wore equally disgruntled expressions, shooting glances of disapproval in the direction of the motorcycle. *Whiz~* A flicker of silver light cleaved a nearby mutant zombie in half. Before it even turned into ash, the motorcycle rushed ahead, disappearing nearly ten meters away. Fuck, did you guys see what just happened? Was that a skill, or? The chubby boy stared wide-eyed, mimicking Song Jians earlier motion, his face filled with utter bewilderment as he looked at the others. 1,1 didnt get a good look it seemed like a silver light One guy hesitated. Was that a skill, or a magic? Thats so cool! I think we should pay attention to our surroundings. If we stay here much longer, were going to get surrounded by mutant zombies Song Jian arrived at the Sunflower Bar, checked his time, breathed a sigh of relief. With ten minutes to spare, he hopped off his motorcycle, recalling it and began walking towards the bar. Upon seeing Song Jian, Dwarf Zacks eyes lit up. At that moment, Zack had been invited to a booth inside the bar, where a simple pint of beer sat in front of him. Considering the current stage of the game, players couldnt afford much in terms of Doomsday Coins. Fiana, get Mr. Zack his rum! Song Jian yelled and put a thousand Doomsday Coins on the counter. Hearing Song Jians yell, a gleeful expression lit up Zacks face. Giggling, he pushed away the pint of beer in front of him, stepping out of the booth towards Song Jian. Lad, not bad! Just as you promised. Haha, I knew 1 was right about you! Despite not being able to reach Song Jians shoulder due to his height, Zack contentedly patted his back. Mr. Zack, I hope this goblet of gold rimmed rum lives up to your expectations! Wearing a small smile, Song Jian handed the large cup of rum to Zack. Hey, you, weve talked with Mr. Zack for a while now. Isnt it impolite for you to butt in line like this? An unhappy voice echoed from inside the booth. Turning around, Song Jian saw four or five men coming out of the booth with unpleasant looks on their faces. Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 123: VIP Chapter 123: Chapter 123: VIP Translator: 549690339 Song Jian gazed at Mister Zack, waiting until he drained his golden chalice of rum before the systems notification ring sounded in his ear; System: You have completed the test mission issued by the dwarf clans combat profession instructor, Zack: Golden Rum Chalice; your relationship with the combat profession instructor of the dwarf clan, Zack, has been elevated to friendly; Upon seeing the systems notification, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief; Hey, how can you be so rude? 1 am talking to you! A man in chainmail, leading a group of people, came up from behind Song Jian and dissatisfactorily slapped Song Jians shoulder. Yeah, big deal, youre a high-level player, our boss is speaking to you, show some respect! A warrior next to him held a long saber, stared at Song Jian fiercely; In this game, a high level does not necessarily mean strong power. All five of them were level five, and nearly fully equipped. Even facing a level five elite boss, this small team could manage to kill it; The boost in power had changed their mindset, making them more confident. Even though Song Jian was level ten, they were not scared at all; Wow, a level ten expert, right? I wonder if this level ten expert has ever killed an elite boss, hmph, probably shits his pants when he sees a level five elite boss. How useful is a high level without strength? A player sized up Song Jian, spotted the ordinary clothing on him, a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes as he sneered; Song Jians eyes flickered coldly. This involved a mainline task. Zack had initially been preparing to explain the Musketeer profession to him, but on seeing this group approaching, Mr. Zack immediately shut up, stood aside stroking his large beard with a silent smile on his face; Song Jians face darkened, a glint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. Sensing a gust of wind coming from behind, he instantly sidestepped, dodging the arm aiming for his shoulder. He flipped his right hand, gripping the Tusk Fang Stinger and stabbed it towards the throats of the people behind him; This strike was as honed as through countless refining, and seemed to be an instinctive reaction from Song Jians body. A streak of blue light flashed past and the dagger was pointed at the mans throat; Scram! Song Jian shouted sternly; The man behind him felt a chill at his throat and his face immediately changed; Blu, blue-quality dagger, g-gulp- A man wearing leather armor behind him stared at the dagger in Song Jians hand, a look of greed flashed in his eyes, he couldnt help but swallow saliva upon laying eyes on it; Kid, release our boss, or we wont let you leave the bar! The few men behind him drew their weapons and yelled at Song Jian; The bars players saw there was a good show going on, they got excited instantly, started pointing at Song Jian and whispering into each others ear. Some even stood on the booth tables peering in Song Jians direction; Hey, a fight is on. Hes a Level 10 expert, who do you think will win? Whats the big deal about level 10? Levelling up in this game doesnt award attribute points and all the skills learned are basic skills. Whats the use of high levels? People should have more numbers to win! Yeah, looks like the expert has mastered the basic skill of dagger. Even if he levels this basic skill up to level 10, how much damage would it increase? He cant kill the opponent in one shot, at most cause serious injury. But with so many of them surrounding him, hes definitely at a disadvantage! Buddy, if you have guts, release our boss, we will go outside the bar and fight a round. Lets see if you, a level 10 expert, can survive against our whole team of level five. The man wearing leather armor cogitated evilly as he spoke to Song Jian; Song Jian glanced at them all, an icy smirk on his face. His right hand suddenly thrust forward! Spurt- Blood splattered. This strike had pierced straight through the mans neck, the tip of the dagger showing on the other side of his neck; Pulling it back out, a stream of blood gushed out. The mans body collapsed softly as his no vitality points were instantly depleted! Instant kill! At this, not only the mans other companions were dumbfounded, but even the surrounding players revealed surprised expressions; Impossible, how come his attack is so high? He actually killed a level five player who was at full health instantly. So scary! Could it be because of his dagger? Thats a blue-quality dagger A blue-quality weapon doesnt have that high a damage. He didnt use any skills, it was just an ordinary attack. Even if it was a vital point attack, it couldnt result in such high damage Song Jian withdrew his dagger, under the blue glow of its surface, a trace of silvery light flashed briefly; System: You used the dagger Tusk Fang Stinger to deal 33 points of ordinary physical damage to the player Bai Lingfeng; You added 30 points of Invisible Sword Qi to the dagger, enhancing the physical damage by 60 points, and inflicted 15 points of piercing damage. The critical hit rate increased by 50%, you attacked the targets vital point, which led to a vital point attack, accelerating the crit rate by 100%. The targets defensive immunity negated 40 points damage, in total, you dealt 166 points of damage to the target, resulting in his death, and thus you gained 1 kill point; Only added 30 points of Invisible Sword Qi and it caused such high damage? Song Jian glanced at the combat message, a brow raised thirty points of Invisible Sword Qi had added 60 points of physical damage, coupled with an extra 15 points of piercing damage and a 50% critical hit rate. If he were to exhaust all hundred points of the Invisible Sword Qi, he wondered what chilling effect it might cause; You, you killed the boss! A man in leather armor at the back, with a face full of grief and indignation, raised his weapon and angrily accused Song Jian. Lets gang up and kill him for revenge! Song Jians damage struck terror into a few of them, but there was only one Song Jian against the four of them. If they ganged up, they still had a shot at winning; The men brandished their weapons and charged at Song Jian; Song Jian swept a glance over the four men, noted their white-quality weapons, and a smirk curled up the corner of his mouth. With his current vitality recovery speed of more than thirty points per second, even if he stood still and let the four of them hack at him, they probably still couldnt kill him; For Song Jian to kill all four would take him only about ten seconds! Just as Song Jian was about to launch his attack, several bouncers from the bar suddenly charged in, swinging their black truncheons, and belabored the men opposite Song Jian; -1 -1 -1 -1 A series of one-point damage appeared above the heads of the men, accompanied by system prompts; System: You were in a fight at the Sunflower Bar, violating the rules of the Sunflower Bar, your reputation at the Sunflower Bar decreased by one point; System: You were in a fight at the Sunflower Bar, violating the rules of the Sunflower Bar, your reputation at the Sunflower Bar decreased by one point; System: You were in a fight at the Sunflower Bar, violating the rules of the Sunflower Bar, your reputation at the Sunflower Bar decreased by one point; System: Your reputation at the Sunflower Bar has dropped to indifferent, henceforth all consumption within the Sunflower Bar will surge by 150%; Although the bouncers inflicted minor damage, the four men didnt dare retaliate, unless they no longer planned to ever visit this bar again; With gloomy countenances, the four were booted out of the bar. Still standing inside the bar, Song Jian attracted their resentful gazes. The man in the leather armor pointed at him and shouted angrily, He struck first, and even killed someone, why didnt you drive him away? Sorry, hes our distinguished guest at the Sunflower Bar! One of the bouncers replied, casually swinging his bat and striking the mans face as he explained; Pu~ He spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood, his fluctuating emotions causing him to be unable to restrain a blood spill; Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Completing One-Tenth Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Completing One-Tenth Translator: 549690339 At the Sunflower Bar, the authority level Li Keer set up for Song Jian was the highest, second only to the bar owner. Song Jian could freely access even the unopened second-floor areas, not to mention fighting or killing someone in the bar; Watching the players corpse being picked up and thrown out by the bars bouncer, the violent emotions in Song Jians heart gradually subsided. In his accessory bar, the black stone tablet accessory flashed with a black light, and the layer of energy covering the stone tablets surface seemed to fade a bit; How did I become like this? Looking at the puddle of fresh blood still waiting to be cleaned up at his feet, Song Jian frowned. When had he become so indifferent to killing? No, it wasnt indifference, it was a faint desire. The moment his dagger pierced the opponents throat, Song Jian felt a refreshing sensation, as if every cell in his body was cheering and jumping; Good, very good! As a musketeer, you should have the courage to smash all provocations into pieces! said the Dwarf Clans Zack, with a satisfied smile on his face, nodding at Song Jian, Human boy, you are suited for the musketeer profession! Instructor Zack, you havent explained the characteristics of the Musketeer profession to me yet! Song Jian gave a wry smile and turned his attention to Zack; Haha, alright, Ill explain it to you now. With a wave of his large hand, Zack enveloped both of them in a wave of unique energy; Song Jians surroundings changed dramatically in an instant; This is the Explanation Space. Here, I will show you how powerful a Musketeer can be! Zacks face also took on a serious expression; Look ahead, this is an elite musketeer of our Dwarf Clan! Zack pointed forward, and suddenly a huge screen appeared in the empty space. In the center of the screen was a sturdy dwarf holding an old-fashioned assembled musket. The muskets design was quite unusual, with a bell-shaped barrel that was wide at the front and narrow at the back; In the screen, a giant snow bear over three meters tall charged at the musketeer. The dwarf musketeer raised his weapon and pulled the trigger; With a bang, a puff of white smoke came out of the barrel, and a cluster of bullets ripped through the snow bears chest, tearing a large patch of white fur apart as blood spurted out, staining half of its body red in an instant; The snow bear roared in pain and sped up towards the musketeer, but the dwarf remained calm, stepping back and reloading his weapon; Just as the snow bear approached the dwarf musketeer and raised its thick front claws to attack, the musketeer leaped backward, flying five or six meters away; In midair, the dwarf aimed his musket at the snow bears head, the barrels red light flickering and forming a red glow around it. The moment the dwarf musketeer landed, he fired, sending a soccer ball-sized fireball shooting out of the barrel, blowing the snow bears head to pieces; The scene on the screen then shifted to show hundreds, if not thousands, of dwarf musketeers standing on a tall city wall. Below the wall was an endless swarm of monsters, ten times larger than the musketeers on the wall; However, these musketeers showed no fear. Their guns roared continuously, bullets enveloping an area of five to six hundred meters in front of them. Any monster that entered this area had no chance of leaving a complete corpse, as countless bullets tore their bodies to shreds; Various abilities were displayed by these dwarf musketeers, with colorful energy beams shooting out from the barrels and bullets, of various sizes, exploding with astonishing power. Song Jian watched, dumbfounded; The Musketeers professional talent is a 30% increase in critical hit rate! Even if the targets vital points are not hit, theres still a high probability of causing critical damage! Zacks voice sounded in Song Jians ear as he began to explain the characteristics of the Musketeer profession in detail; After a full ten minutes or so of explanations, Song Jian finally had a basic understanding of the Musketeer profession; If I become a Musketeer, then the power of my main weapon, the[Cobra-2X]Rocket Launcher, would increase by at least 50% Song Jian was momentarily tempted. Indeed, the Musketeer profession was perfect for Song Jian, with strong long-range attack power, several displacement skills, and the ability to kite and kill monsters without letting them touch a single hair on his head; What do you think, young human? What I have demonstrated to you now are only the skills of an ordinary Musketeer. If you want, I can give you an advanced Musketeer task. If you can complete it, you can directly become an Elite Musketeer, an outstanding profession that not everyone has access to. Zack said to Song Jian with a smile on his face; Song Jians mind was heating up, and he was just about to nod in agreement when a sudden flash crossed his mind: Mentor Zack, is there no drawback or deficiency in the Musketeer profession? Song Jians question made Zacks face change. After pondering for a moment, Zack shook his head slightly: Every profession has its advantages and disadvantages. To become a true Musketeer, you must have a good weapon, one that grows with you and becomes your lifelong companion; secondly, as a Musketeer, you need to be proficient in using various types of ammunition. Each type of ammunition has its unique effects, and you need to make the right choice based on different situations Moreover, although Musketeers have many displacement skills, they are somewhat lacking in close combat. Once the enemy gets close, your attack power will decrease by 30%. Of course, this shortcoming is not insurmountable. If you master the legendary gunfighting technique, you can compensate for this deficiency. However, I cannot teach that skill here, and you must find it on your own With each Musketeers drawback that Zack mentioned, Song Jians face darkened. After hearing seven or eight Musketeer shortcomings from Zack, Song Jian was thoroughly disappointed with the profession; Thank you, Mr. Zack, for your explanation, which has given me a deep understanding of the Musketeer profession! Song Jian bowed to Zack and said: But when it comes to choosing a profession, 1 think I should be more cautious. At least until 1 compare it with other professions, 1 wont make a decision. Thank you once again, Mr. Zack! Click- A crisp shattering sound was heard next to Song Jians ear, and the surrounding environment shattered like glass, bringing the two back to the Sunflower Bar; Of course, I will respect your choice! Zacks face became serious and nodded at Song Jian: But if you miss this opportunity, the difficulty of the Elite Musketeers profession test task will rise to another level if you want to choose it again. Alright, I understand. Song Jian nodded with a smile; since he had no intention of taking this profession, what did it matter if the difficulty of the test task increased? In that case, I will take my leave, thank you for the generous wine hospitality, and I hope we have a chance to meet again. Zack seemed to have seen through Song Jians choice, shook his head, raised his cowboy hat to Song Jian, then turned and walked towards the bars entrance; Seeing Zack about to leave, the surrounding players sighed, knowing that each wandering NPC would only stay in the bar for six hours and that there would be, at most, two wandering NPCs appearing in the bar each day. Zacks departure meant that everyone now had one fewer opportunity to recruit a Follower; Watching Zack disappear through the bar entrance, a system notification sounded in Song Jians ear; System: You have found a combat profession mentor and learned about the Musketeer profession. Main quest completion: 1/10; Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Zuo Ya Chapter 126: Chapter 126: Zuo Ya Translator: 549690339 As the battle between Zuo Ya and Song Jian was about to commence, the black club in Zuo Yas plump hand looked as insignificant as a twig. But on this weapon, a shimmer of blue glow flickered, making it hard to underestimate. After Zuo Ya drew his club, his bulky body, akin to a heavy-duty armored vehicle, charged towards Song Jian. Song Jian hoisted his Rocket Launcher and took aim at Zuo Ya. Seeing this, shock spread across Zuo Yas chubby face; he stopped instantly, raised his hands, and yelled in terror, What the hell are you doing? How do you have such a weapon? Woah-. Cool! A bar brawler whistled with an excited grin. Hes definitely pay-to-win. Big bro, tell me how much this weapon costs. One hundred thousand? One million? Five million? 111 pay anything. Of course, Im talking about RMB, shouted a player standing on a table, waving at Song Jian. Hey, big guy, are you surrendering? chortled Song Jian, aiming at Zuo Ya. Zuo Yas face paled, then blushed, shaking his head and pleading, I apologize, I think wed better not use weapons. After all, you are a VIP of the Sunflower Bar. Its not good to injure anyone. Lets fight bare-handed. Haha, Zuo Ya chickened out! A barman laughed out loud, clutching his belly. Come on Zuo Ya, its just a rocket launcher! Youre a level seven elite Boss. Dont be scared! Thats right, Zuo Ya, with all your fat, a single rocket cant kill you. Maybe you can even bounce it back. Exactly, Zuo Ya, its time to show your real skills. Bouncing a rocket with your body, that would be fun! The staff members and brawlers were heckling Zuo Ya relentlessly. Even Fiana failed to suppress a charming smile. Unfazed by the mockery, Zuo Ya turned to Song Jian, Youll have to beat me bare-handed to earn the information on the Street Thug occupation. So, shall we have a proper duel instead of relying on weapons to win? Okay, you got it, Song Jian tucked the Rocket Launcher away, stretched out both his hands, palm-directional towards Zuo Ya, mimicking a bare-fist posture. Zuo Ya breathed a sigh of relief, sheathed his club and swung his fists into the air a couple of times, warning Song Jian, Watch out, I am known as Iron Fist, the undisputed champion of Sunflower uh Realizing something, Zuo Ya glanced nervously back at the bar counter and spotted Fianas amused expression. He felt a flush of embarrassment rise in his face then continued, Undisputed champion of Sunflower Bar Staff and Brawlers. Hahaha! All the staff members and bar brawlers exploded with laughter. Some were even lying on their chairs, hammering the table. Enough talk, let the fight begin! Indignant, Zuo Ya, with a flush of embarrassment on his face, charged towards Song Jian. Swoosh- A streak of silvery Sword Qi emanated from Song Jians index finger. One sweep forward and Zuo Ya found himself enveloped in a silvery screen, facing a massive incoming threat. Gulu-gulu- Zuo Ya stumbled backward, and then started rolling backward for a few rounds before he stopped some distance away. Some players even rubbed their eyes in disbelief at the sight of Song Jian while the bar fell silent in astonishment. What just happened? What was that silver light? It seemed to be emanating from his left hand, was it a skill? Magic? Or something else? So cool! The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves. Fianas eyes lit up as she scrutinized Song Jian with a look of surprise on her face. The other bar staff and brawlers also looked horrified. Too shocked, they started murmuring in hushed tones. Was that the thing? Seems like it, looks identical, but how could this be possible Thats a legendary occupation that supposedly only appears in legends. He hasnt even got a combat occupation yet, has he? Im not sure. You said it, it only appears in legends. We havent seen it ourselves Though they seemed to know something, they didnt dare to discuss it openly and started whispering amongst themselves. Zuo Ya, still in shock, got up from the ground, feeling a painful throb from his chest. He looked down to see his tunic slashed open as if cut by a sharp blade; A foot-long bloody mark was visible on his chest. The wound was not deep, but it seemed like it had been made by a sharp blade. Feeling the throbbing pain from the wound, Zuo Ya looked at Song Jian and mumbled, Sword Qi? Do you want to continue fighting? Song Jian asked, smiling at Zuo Ya. Zuo Ya hung his head in disappointment and shook his head, I lost, Im no match for you. To Zuo Yas submission, the other bar employees didnt tease him; instead, they gave him sympathetic looks. Zuo Ya, its okay, you rolled pretty impressively just now! a staffer yelled. Hahaha- Everybody burst into laughter, restoring the vibrant atmosphere in the bar. The staff and brawlers started rearranging the seating layout. Players also gathered around Song Jian. Master, what was that skill you used before? Someone asked curiously. Tell us about it, it looked so powerful! Yeah, it was like a blade of pure silver. Is that the legendary Sword Qi? Song Jian brushed them off with a few words and sent the players away. He then turned to Zuo Ya and asked, Ive passed the test, right? Yes, you have, Zuo Ya replied, conceding reluctantly, But, considering you have better options, you may not be suitable for the Street Thug occupation. Its okay. I just want to know about this occupation. I may not necessarily choose it. Alright then, Ill share everything about the Street Thug occupation with you now! Zuo Ya started to explain the details of the occupation. System: You have successfully completed the challenge posed by the Bar Brawler Zuo Ya. Your rapport with Bar Brawler Zuo Ya has increased to a friendly level, and he begins to share information about the Street Thug occupation. Coming to the Explanation Space again, after spending more than ten minutes, Zuo Ya relayed all details about the Street Thug occupation to Song Jian. After understanding everything about the Street Thug occupation, Song Jian realized he had underestimated the occupation. It was similar to the Thief occupation in other games with similar skills like stunning, making opponents bleed, stealing, etc. There were also this occupations unique skills like Extortion, Intimidation, etc. The most important part was that the occupation talent of a Street Thug was total weapon mastery, which allowed the utilization of any weapon to its full potential. Once one takes up an occupation, one can only use the weapons belonging to that occupation, and using other weapons reduces their power by 50%. However, the Street Thug occupation did not have this drawback. After receiving all the intel about the Street Thug occupation, there was a system prompt again ringing in Song Jians ear. System: You have found a combat occupation mentor and learned about the Street Thug occupation. Mainline task 2/10 complete. Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Demon Summoning Technique Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Demon Summoning Technique Translator: 549690339 Unexpectedly, hiring an ordinary pub bouncer allowed Song Jian to learn about a battle profession, increasing his confidence in completing the main quest; Since a pub bouncer can be a battle profession instructor, could the pub servers and bartender Fiana also be a battle profession? Song Jian suddenly had this thought. Fiana, are you a battle profession instructor? Song Jian sat at the bar, staring at Fiana as he asked. Battle profession? Fianas eyes showed a hint of confusion as if she was lost in memories. After a while, Fiana sighed, glanced at Song Jian and said, Sorry, the battle profession I know would not suit you. As I thought, Fiana is also a battle profession instructor! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he quickly said, Thats alright, just tell me about your battle profession. 1 just want to learn more about it. Sorry, the battle profession I know would not suit you! Fiana smiled and repeated her previous words, seemingly not wanting to discuss it any further with Song Jian. Well, never mind then. Song Jian was disappointed. When an NPC keeps repeating the same line, it means the conversation cant go any further. No matter how intelligent an NPC appears, some game rules still have to be followed; Song Jian asked the pub servers one by one, but none of them were battle profession instructors; It seems that encountering Zuo Ya was already extremely lucky. Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, glanced at the players in the pub, shook his head, and headed for the pubs entrance. He didnt have much time to waste; Boss, I actually think that guy suits your profession quite well. He has a hint of the night about him. A pub bouncer whispered; He has already come into contact with the clue to that profession. I hope he continues to explore it. Among the ten unique professions Immortal, Demon, Holy, Emperor, God, Taoist, Buddha, King, Scholar, Sovereignhehe, I really hope to see these professions reappear in the world. Compared to my Night Assassin profession, these are much more powerful! He is not suitable to be my successor. Fiana shook her head and whispered. What a pity The bouncer looked at Song Jians back, muttered, and pursed his lips; Song Jian left the pub and returned to his Manor Castle; The Bloodthirsty Shade Poison Trees branches and leaves were lush, but the entire tree was devoid of any green color. The branches and leaves were withered yellow and dark red, looking sickly. The veins of the branches and leaves had dark red lines, just like blood vessels. A faint, rotten smell filled the air around the tree; Most of the thirty blood crows perched on the poison tree, while a few flew to the castles roof and surrounding walls. Pairs of blood-red eyes indifferently monitored the movements around the manor; The withered tree spirit, shrouded in poisonous mist, was paired with the bloodthirsty crows, creating an atmosphere one would not believe was not a haunted house style; Glancing at the sleeping Bloodthirsty Shade Poison Tree, Song Jian shrugged and thought to himself, Haunted house style it is then. After a while, it actually has a sickly beauty to it. Arriving at the castle, Song Jian saw that the butler George had changed into a new suit and stood respectfully at the entrance, bowing to Song Jian, Welcome home, sir. Behind George, there were two NPCs with somewhat rigid expressions, who also bowed and said, Welcome home, sir. George, who are these two? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked; Sir, these are two castle servants I have hired. This one is named John, a gardener, and also a part-time farmer. George pointed to an older man behind him and said, Sir, there are six unused Spirit Fields in the manor now, which is a huge waste. From now on, these six fields will be handled by John. Song Jian nodded his head. The six Spirit Fields could grow many plants, but Song Jian had no time to tend them. Planting is a tedious task that requires constant attention to water, weed, get rid of insects, and fertilize for a good harvest, requiring immense effort; Song Jian was quite satisfied with the gardener the butler had recruited and gave him a nod and smile; And who is this? Song Jians gaze fell on another person; This NPC looked very young, probably in his twenties, wearing a plain linen suit. Seeing Song Jian looking at him, he immediately felt a sense of nervousness; M-master, my name is Tammy, I am a carpenter. The young NPC nervously said to Song Jian; Carpenter? Song Jian raised his eyebrow and looked at the butler George; It seems that Butler George had selected employees based on the situation of his Manor Castle; Master, Tammy is an intermediate carpenter who excels in making furniture. He can make our castle look less empty. George, seemingly sensing Song Jians satisfaction, continued with a smile, Moreover, he can maintain all the defensive settings of the manor, including the Arrow Towers at the four corners of the wall, the three Catapults, and the traps outside the wall. The two of them can also go out and gather materials on their own when they have nothing to do, saving Master a lot of energy and time. Able to gather materials by themselves? Song Jian was taken aback, a surprised expression appearing on his face: This is just like a Follower! Master, these two are ordinary people, not combat professions, and cannot fight and hunt monsters with the Master. Butler George reminded; Hehe, being able to gather materials is already good enough. However, dont go out recently, there are too many monsters outside. If you need any materials, just ask me! Song Jian nodded and said; Master, should I hire these two then? George asked; You can, George. 1 am very satisfied with your work. I will leave the matters of the manor to you in the future. Song Jian said with a smile; It is my duty, Master. George bowed to Song Jian, his tone somewhat excited; System: You hired Gardener John at a cost of 10 Doomsday Coins, deducted; System: You hired Carpenter Tammy at a cost of 10 Doomsday Coins, deducted; The hiring fees for the two were automatically deducted, and their salaries will be settled at the end of the month. George began to command the two to get busy, and Song Jian flashed to the third floor of the castle, taking out a book with a dark aura from his package; This was a book that Song Jian had found in Count Qian Dahais old house. The cover of the book was engraved with the image of a horned demon, and it read Demon Summoning; As Song Jian took out the book, the seductive, elusive voice rang in his ears again; Since Song Jian was prepared this time, he was not disturbed by the voice and directly opened the book; As soon as the book was opened, a golden light burst out from it; System: You opened the Book of Demons and began to study System: Every 10 seconds of study, your comprehension of Demon Summoning increases by 5%; System: While studying the Book of Demons, you will be subjected to a mental temptation test every 10 seconds. If you pass the test, you can continue studying; if you fail, you cannot continue studying; Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Translator: 549690339 Upon opening the Book of Demons, Song Jians vision was suddenly engulfed by a flaming hell, with horned demons, their bodies ablaze with searing fire, continuously roaring. These demons were in constant battle, and every time a horned demon was slaughtered, scores of other demons would pounce on its corpse, greedily devouring every bit of its flesh. Observing these fiery horned demons, Song Jian felt as if he could establish some connection with them. At that moment, one of the horned demons seemed to sense something. It lifted its head, looking around with sharp fangs dripping with blood continuously trickling down its lips. As Song Jians attention was drawn to this particular horned demon, a sudden intense pain echoed in his mind, as if he had been brutally hit over the head with a sledgehammer. Song Jian felt like his soul was about to be torn apart. An ambiguous female voice resonated near his ear, her voice interspersed with bouts of moaning, which sparked a fire in his chest. Surrender to me, become my slave- I will bring you infinite pleasure- This voice revolved continuously in his mind, causing Song Jians consciousness to gradually become confused. Just then, Song Jian felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured over him, and his consciousness instantly regained clarity. The seductive voice then started to gradually fade away until it completely disappeared. System: You passed a Spiritual Temptation Test. The probability of comprehending the skill Demon Summoning Skill increased by 5%. Thus, every ten seconds, an enchanting voice would appear in Song Jians mind, each time more captivating than the last, and each time the voice was different C sometimes it was a mature woman, sometimes a young girl, and sometimes even a childlike voice. Sweat started to seep from Song Jians forehead. Even though his innate skill Thick-skinned had already reached level seven, Song Jian could feel his mental defenses crumbling piece by piece. System: You passed fifteen Spiritual Temptation Tests. The probability of comprehending the skill Demon Summoning Skill increased by 75%. System: You have understood the skill Demon Summoning Skill. System: This skill is the core skill of the combat profession Demon Summoner. Would you like to take up the combat profession Demon Summoner? If you choose to take up this profession, the main mission will be immediately completed and you will receive a profession mission. System: Your attributes and talents conflict with the skill Demon Summoning Skill. The Demon Summoning Skill cannot be used. The system is beginning automated adjustments A waterfall of system messages flooded in front of Song Jian. After passing fifteen tests the probability climbed up to 75%, he finally comprehended the Demon Summoning Skill. Moreover, this skill was the core profession of the Demon Summoner. By mastering this skill, one can directly take up the Demon Summoner occupation. However, the system seemed to have a BUG. Song Jians physical attributes severely conflicted with the Demon Summoning Skill, causing the game to lag for a while. In reality, according to the capabilities and talents of Song Jian, he would not be able to comprehend this skill. He would fail by the first or second spiritual temptation test. But due to his innate skill Thick-skinned being leveled up to seven, he managed to withstand the initial onslaught of spiritual temptations and unexpectedly comprehend the skill. However, Song Jians physical condition, especially his spiritual and physical attributes, were not suitable for the Demon Summoning Skill. Thus, the skill could not be showcased on his skill tree. A formerly incompatible physical condition has now resulted in an unsuitable skill and caused a conflict in the game system. For a time, the system could only seek a balance between the two. Song Jian felt his body unable to move, restrained by a strange energy. In his skill panel, the recent appearance of the words Demon Summoning Technique started to fade, as if someone was continuously wiping them away, attempting to erase them from the skill panel. However, another force was resisting this erasure, causing dazzling bursts of light to explode from the skill panel. Song Jian could only watch helplessly, immobilized. System: Repairing skill System: Repairing skill System: Repairing skill On Song Jians system interface, repeated repair notices started appearing, giving the impression of a system crash. After a long while, Song Jian finally felt the power that had restricted him begin to dissipate, and he regained control of his body. Song Jian, without a second thought, quickly opened his skill panel. He wanted to know; was the Demon Summoning Technique skill he had just comprehended still there? Remember, during the recent trial, Song Jian had not only seen the demons inside the Flame Hell. He also saw other realms such as Ice Hell, Abyssal Hell, Shadow Hell, and more. More than a dozen Hells, each with a plethora of terrifyingly powerful demons. If Song Jian could summon those Hellish demons, his power would skyrocket, and he would be able to explore the deeper parts of the city. Blood Blood Pool Summoning Skill? What is this! Seeing the original Demon Summoning Technique in his skills panel transformed into the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, Song Jian had an uneasy feeling. Blood Pool Summoning Skill (Active): Level 1, Skill Effect: Use summoning technique to summon the Blood Beasts generated in the castles Blood Pool, to control and assist in battles. When the summoned Blood Beast dies, it returns to re-generate in the Blood Pool. You can currently summon Blood Beast C Blood Raven (30). Skill cost: 30 Spirit Points. What, what is this? Demon Summoning Technique for civilians? In an instant, Song Jian felt a chill in his heart. The once exalted skill had now turned into this. He was reminded of internet celebrities dying under the spotlight. You do know this is fraud, right! The sanctity of private online possessions is inviolable. The once magnificent Demon Summoning Technique is now junk. Does your conscience not hurt?! What Song Jian didnt know was that the game had their reasons to alter the skillit was for his protection. His current physique wouldnt withstand the Demon Summoning Technique. The instant he tried to use it, hed be drained dry. Moreover, the demons he summoned would definitely backlash Forget it, at least now 1 can summon the Blood Beasts from the Blood Pool to assist in combat! Song Jian shook his head and consoled himself. Previously, the Blood Beasts from the Blood Pool could only be used to defend his estate and couldnt be brought out to battle monsters. Now, he could summon his Blood Ravens to aid in combat, which mattered as well. It seems to increase the power of this skill, the level of the Blood Pool must be upgraded. Only when the Blood Pool can produce more powerful Blood Beasts will the power of this skill become fiercer. Seeing that to upgrade the Blood Pool to level two he needed a hundred Blood Stone Shards, Song Jian frowned. Until now, he hadnt found any clues about the Blood Stone Shards. Where could he get these stones? Perhaps 1 can use the radio to find some clues about the Blood Stone Shards. Song Jians eyes lit up, and he turned towards the radio. Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Planting Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Planting Translator: 549690339 The originally powerful demonic summoning skill was reduced through a system bug to the blood pool summoning skill, much to the chagrin of Song Jian; In reality, what Song Jian didnt know was that given his current physical condition, even if he had acquired the demonic summoning skill, he couldnt summon demons from the depths of Hell. To summon demons from Hell, a contract with the demon has to be made first. Given the powerful strength of demons, Song Jian couldnt possibly coerce them into forming a contract by force. Therefore, even if he had the demonic summoning skill, it would remain unused for a long time; However, the weakened Blood Pool Summoning Skill didnt have this problem. Song Jian was already an owner of the Blood Pool. Regardless of how formidable the monsters bred in the blood pool were, they wouldnt be able to counterattack Song Jian under the constraints of the game system. Moreover, when the level of the blood pool is low, the extent and rank of the blood servants bred are also low, making them easier for Song Jian to control; Even if he could only summon the weakest blood crows, thirty of these launching an attack together could easily obliterate an average player. Even when facing a formidable monster, thirty blood crows could exceedingly serve as a diversion and support, making them perfectly suitable for Song Jians current conditions; After turning on the radio, Song Jian found a large group of people chatting inside; A hidden world has been found in the town of Konstan, anyone interested in teaming up for an exploration? Konstan town? Not far from me. What level is the hidden world? How many people can enter? Im a level 11 berserker, both a tank and a dealer, looking for a team! A second level hidden world. Level requirement is above 10, the number of people allowed in is limited to five, there are still two chances left to enter A level 2 hidden world? Great! Buying coordinates, willing to offer 100 Doomsday Coins for a chance! Sorry, we already have three people. We plan on conquering the hidden world ourselves. If there are any remote mages, please message me privately! Oh, you guys are so lucky. Its quite rare to encounter a level 2 hidden world in the wild. You could get good level 10 equipment there. If you manage to get hold of something and dont need it, Ill buy it In the midst of the sounds of envy, a voice suddenly interrupted; Excuse me, does anyone know where to obtain a blood essence stone? The radio channel suddenly went silent. Soon after, a man asked with a peculiar voice: Isnt the blood essence stone the lowest grade of crystal stone? You can buy it in any grocery store! Blood essence stones arent worth much. Did you find a blood essence stone field in the wild? If its not far from a safe zone, we, the Oro Commerce Guild, are interested in buying it for 1000 Doomsday Coins. Young man, dont let the Oro Commerce Guild trick you, blood essence stones have a lot of uses. If you can mine some yourself, especially high-quality ones, we, the Blue-collar Commerce, are willing to buy at a high price. This is Blue Sword squad, we have mined thirty units of blood essence stones from an abandoned mine. Blue-collar Commerce, how do you plan on buying it? If its 50 per Doomsday Coin or under, then lets not discuss further. Blue Sword Squad, private message! The radio was filled with noise. Today, for some reason, there were a great number of people. As soon as one person finished speaking, another would cut in. There was barely any time to get a word in, and Song Jian only barely managed to say his piece; Grocery store? Theres no grocery store in Zombie City Song Jians brows furrowed. He had checked within the bars system shop; there was no blood essence stone for sale; After thinking for a moment, Song Jian took out the map of Zombie City and spread it out to search for a likely spot; Indeed, at the northeast corner of Zombie City, in a spot far from the city, there was a representation of a large mountain. Here, a cave was marked; However, this place was too far from Song Jian. To get there, he would have to cross the entire city. Even if taking the ring highway, it would still require at least half a days time. Furthermore, the route was fraught with dangers; it was too risky. Mines, mines, damn it, why is there no mining spot near me? Song Jian scratched his head, his face showing his frustration; Doomsday Coins, I still need money. If I had loads of Doomsday Coins, 1 could just buy them through the radio. Judging from the looks of it, blood essence stones arent particularly valuable! Song Jian took a glance at the Doomsday Coins in his parcel, his sullen mood growing stronger; Just then, a system prompt appeared before Song Jian; System: Your employee Tammy is prepared to craft furniture, requires 670 units of timber. Will you approve the payment? My employee has started working? Song Jian lit up and immediately selected the option to pay, which led to a decrease of 670 units of timber in his inventory; Before long, Song Jian heard the sound of wood being cut coming from the courtyard. Looking down from the window, he saw Tammy cutting the timber into planks on a sawbench she had set up in the courtyard; At another side, gardener John was busy turning the soil in the Spirit Field with a hoe. Butler George stood nearby the Spirit Field. With a thought, Song Jian appeared next to George; Master, these six Spirit Fields need to be hoed, and then we can fertilize and sow the seeds. George said, bowing; George, what are we planning to plant in the Spirit Field? Song Jian asked curiously. Do we have any plant seeds? Master, John brought with him some wheat and soybean seeds. For now, we can temporarily plant these two types of crops. Once master acquires better plant seeds, we will switch to planting those. George replied respectfully; Song Jian nodded slightly. Wheat and soybeans were the most common plants and probably wouldnt fetch much even if grown and sold. They could only increase the food reserves of the Manor Castle; Alright, George, 111 be going out for a bit. I leave the Manor in your care. If anyone tries to barge in without your permission, deal with them severely. Song Jian said; Ever since the creation of Song Jians safehouse, there were quite a few players lurking around, attempting to strike up a conversation with Song Jian. Some had even tried to dismantle the traps outside the wall in Song Jians absence, which had displeased him greatly. Dont worry, Master. Should any intruders try to enter the Manor, I will definitely make them regret it. George said solemnly. Song Jian nodded, walked over to the Bloody Ghost Poison Tree Alex, and lightly tapped on Alexs thick trunk a few times, this being the strongest combat power in the Manor. However, it spent most of its time in deep slumber; After tapping on Alex a couple of times, Song Jian started walking towards the Manors exit; Alex slowly opened his eyes and watched Song Jians retreating figure, saying softly: Master, 1 have some information on the combat occupation of the Tree Shepherds, I wonder if Watching Song Jians figure disappear through the gate, a helpless expression appeared on Alexs wrinkled face; Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Duplicate Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Duplicate Translator: 549690339 Combat professional mentors are hidden in every nook and cranny of Undead City. It takes a lot of effort and time to find one. Song Jian is lucky to have met two at Sunflower Bar, but he didnt know that there was also a combat professional mentor in his manor. However, every time he returned, he just missed them; Song Jian left the manor and came to the street, where there were many players, and from time to time, he could hear the sound of rapid gunfire. The monsters attributes are halved during the day, so most players take this opportunity to hunt monsters and level up; Xiao Zhuang, theres a boxing gym up ahead, seems like a dungeon. You need three people to enter, are you interested? At this moment, a man ran hurriedly to the door of an abandoned shop on the street and shouted inside; Dungeons, are there dungeons in this game? A young man with a long sword came out of the abandoned shop, asking in surprise; Seems like it. I initially wanted to explore it, but as soon as I entered the door, 1 was told that it needs three people to enter. 1 guess its a dungeon. The first man who arrived said with a sure expression; Alright, lets go take a look! Xiao Zhuang wiped the blood off his long sword and hurriedly followed the man; Upon hearing their conversation, several nearby players stopped battling monsters and followed them. A dungeon? A limit of three people? Song Jian was intrigued. This so-called dungeon seemed similar to the secret realms he had heard about over the radio, except that a level two secret realm requires five people and has limited entries; This must be a level one dungeon, otherwise the limit wouldnt be lower than that of a level two dungeon. Lets go take a look. Song Jian thought to himself as he also ran after them; After turning two streets, Song Jian soon saw a crowd of about ten people gathered outside a shop near the road, discussing something in hushed tones. This has to be the first dungeon in the game, its limited to three players, and only players level three and above can enter. Its gotta be a dungeon, should we try it? There might be good loot for the first clearance. Lets wait and see. Safety first, we dont know whats in there. Lets wait for someone else to clear it first. After all, you only have one life. Youre right, lets wait. Since its a dungeon, theres gotta be a BOSS. One wrong move and were dead! Lets see if that squad wants to check it out first, then we can just follow them up. This game is just too hard Song Jian walked to the back of the crowd and listened to their discussions. He noticed there were a lot of people gathered, but not a single one dared to enter the boxing gym; Looking into the gym, Song Jian saw the door wide open, and a black light constantly swirling within, like a time-space portal. Who dares to go in with me? Im level seven right now, and there should be rewards for the first clearance since its a dungeon! A hulky middle-aged man standing in the crowd loudly called out. This man was wearing leather armor and just a cloth hat, wearing tight trousers and knee-high heavy boots. He looked somewhat ridiculous, but none of the players ridiculed him for it. After all, to have so much equipment at this stage was already a great deal. Now, many players only had the weapon they received as beginners and nothing else; The middle-aged man held an axe longer than a meter in his hand. From the looks of it, his strength attribute must be at least five points, otherwise he wouldnt carry it with such ease; Gao Da Nian was quite confident in his own strength. If it werent for the dungeons limit of three people, he would have gone it alone; Being high level doesnt necessarily mean youre strong. Without skills, youre as good as dead when you run into a BOSS with only ordinary attacks, a player whispered jealously as he watched Gao Da Nian; Are you blind? Didnt you see all that gear he has? Another player nearby retorted disdainfully. Having such equipment at this stage meant being among the top players already; Hey man, if you dont mind my lower level, count me in! A figure suddenly appeared on the open ground by the roadside and waved hello to Gao Da Nian; Sss, is this guy a human or a ghost? How did he suddenly appear? Someone exclaimed; Stupid, thats a skill. Its probably some kind of stealth skill similar to the rogue profession, someone guessed; Gao Da Nian looked at the man, frowning a bit because the man was only level five. Although that was higher than most people, Gao Da Nian didnt think highly of him; But then the man revealed his equipment, and Gao Da Nians eyes widened. The young mans equipment was pretty good, on par with his own. And he had a stealth skill, which made him quite strong among the players; Do you have any other attacking skills? A single stealth skill might not cut it, Gao Da Nian asked the young man, staring at him; Heh, this is stealth and 1 have two other attack skills. I can even go one-on-one with a level five elite BOSS, Lin Sheng took out a green-quality dagger and twirled it between his fingers, an arrogant expression on his face; Fine, youre in, Gao Da Nian nodded, seeing the young man carried an air of a master, and figured he wouldnt lag behind; Leave the last spot for me. Song Jian stepped forward and pushed through the crowd; Hey, hey, who are you? Stop pushing! Hey, stop pushing me, so what if youre strong? Song Jian casually pushed away the surrounding players. Gao Da Nian squinted and thought, This mans strength attribute seems to have some points. I just dont know whose strength is greater. However, Gao Da Nian quickly noticed Song Jians level and gasped. Anyone able to reach level ten at this stage must have successfully established a safe house because only when establishing a safe house would there be a large number of monsters for quick leveling; Even Gao Da Nian himself didnt have the confidence to establish a safe house at this stage; Alright, youre in! My name is Gao Da Nian. Gao Da Nian immediately nodded in agreement, saying nothing more; Song Jian turned to look at the player who could use the Stealth skill. The player was very polite and also nodded at Song Jian, saying, My name is Lin Sheng. I am Song Jian! Song Jian greeted the two of them; Lets go. Ill apply to enter, you guys just have to agree, Gao Da Nian said, then turned and walked towards the black light door of the boxing gym; In a short while, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Gao Da Nian invites you to enter level one Secret Realm Terrifying Underground Boxing Arena, do you accept? Accept! After Song Jian selected accept, his vision blurred and he disappeared from the boxing gym entrance; Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Boxing Club Disciple Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Boxing Club Disciple Translator: 549690339 The three figures blinked out of sight from the entrance of the boxing club and stepped into the secret realm. Huh, the environment here is not bad, unlike outside. After more than half a month, 1 felt like 1 was going to get depressed. Lin Sheng glanced around inside the boxing club and spoke with mild surprise. This was a spacious hall, with light yellow wooden floors that seemed constantly polished. The surface glistened that it could even mirror a person, producing a creaky friction sound under their feet. Several humanoid models were placed around the hall, most of them made of wood, with a few metal ones. In the center of the hall, a dozen people dressed in white workout clothes were seriously practicing their horse stances, shouting and punching rhythmically. A burly man, taller than two meters, stood before the crowd with his hands behind his back, his eyes sharp, studying every move of the practitioners. Song Jian and his companions were standing at the entrance of the boxing club, with a faint translucent blue light screen barring their entry. However, they could see everything in the hall through the light screen. Damn, I suppose these are the minor monsters in the dungeon. Theyre level five elites. So many of them! Lin Sheng, gazing at the people practicing boxing a dozen or so meters away, gulped in fear. LV5 Boxing Club Apprentice (Elite), Vitality: 320/320, Skill: Basic Boxing. LV7 Boxing Club Instructor (Elite), Vitality: 720/720, Skill: Advanced Boxing, Tiger Strike Triple Combo. This is troublesome. They are standing too close to each other. I doubt we can pull them one by one. If these monsters swarm us, I definitely wont be able to hold them off, Gao Da Nian said, gripping his axe and frowning. I could lure away that BOSS, but not for long. If you guys can take out those elite Box Club Apprentices in thirty seconds,, Lin Sheng said in a low voice. Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Gao Da Nian: Are you kidding? Thirty seconds? More like enough time for them to take us out. Let me count One, two, three Damn it, eighteen in total! 1 only have 110 Vitality Points. If they each land one punch on me, they can take me out in seconds. Song Jian stared at the stats of the monsters before him. An icon for a countdown timer appeared in his view. In three minutes, the light screen would disappear. Song Jian estimated that once the time was up, they would immediately enter combat. It would be impossible to exit the instance then. The time now was for the players to decide whether they wanted to stay or leave the instance. Hurry up and decide. Once the countdown is over, Im guessing the light screen will disappear. The disciples inside this boxing club will notice us and enter combat mode. Leaving this place then will be impossible, Gao Da Nian said. We only have two and a half minutes left. Decide quickly. Do we retreat or fight? Lin Sheng urged. You know, I have stealth abilities. They wont be able to see me! Master, what do you say? Gao Da Nian slowly shook his head, already deciding to leave in his mind. He glanced at Song Jian next to him and suddenly asked. How long can the two of you hold off that BOSS? Song Jian asked. If it wasnt for these minor monsters, I could keep that beast tangled for over ten minutes! Lin Sheng declared proudly. If we work together, overcoming that BOSS isnt a problem. Its just a level seven elite BOSS after all. Its stats are stronger than the monsters outside, but not by much, Gao Da Nian analyzed calmly. Alright, leave those minor monsters to me. You two deal with that BOSS, Song Jian nodded. What? Master, were talking about eighteen elite monsters here. They must be stronger than ordinary level five monsters. Even if their strength doesnt match a level five elite BOSS, it shouldnt be far off. Eighteen of them! Lin Sheng exclaimed. If forced to choose between fighting eighteen level five elite dungeon monsters and a single level seven elite dungeon BOSS, Lin Sheng would undoubtedly opt for the latter. Sometimes, quantity can cause qualitative change. Once eighteen elite monsters rush up, he would have no room to dodge and could only be on the receiving end. With a players vitality merely being around one hundred, they simply cannot endure an onslaught by so many monsters. Dont worry, I can handle them. Just make sure to aggro the BOSS properly, Song Jian nodded, weighing his options and instructing the other two. Alright, well trust you this time! Gao Da Nian bit down. By agreeing to Song Jians plan, Gao Da Nian was in the most danger. If Song Jian falls, Lin Sheng could stealthily hide, but Gao Da Nian would have to bear the monsters and BOSS combined assault, resulting in certain death. Seeing Gao Da Nian agree, Lin Sheng didnt say another word. He shrugged, made a nonchalant gesture, drew his dagger and held it in hand. The three fell silent, waiting for the countdown to end. Ten, Nine, Eight The faint blue light screen disappeared and the instance officially began. The names of the training boxing club apprentices and the BOSS boxing club instructor turned red in an instant. All their eyes were immediately focused on Song Jian and his companions. Lin Sheng had already entered stealth mode unbeknownst to anyone else. Since they were in the instance by default as a three-man party, Gao Da Nian and Song Jian could still see a semi-transparent figure sneaking towards the BOSS from the left. Bro, youre sure you can take them? Gao Da Nian confirmed again. No problem. You two, get that BOSS, Song Jian replied, slowly bringing forward a rocket launcher from his back, aiming it at the boxing club apprentices who were beginning to charge at him. Boom- A rocket whistled through the air, leaving a serpentine trace before detonating right among the boxing club apprentices. Instantly, seven or eight of them flew up, a massive critical hit damage appearing above their heads. Damn, isnt this a bit exaggerated? Gao Da Nian gaped at the rocket launcher Song Jian was holding, his face a mix of shock and horror. Dont you have a BOSS to take care of? Song Jian glanced at Gao Da Nian. Right away! Gao Da Nian flushed, circling past the boxing club apprentices and diving towards the BOSS. With all the hostility focused on Song Jian, the apprentices didnt spare a glance for Gao Da Nian who was running past them. Seven or eight boxing club apprentices were propelled backward by the explosion, but the remaining ones didnt show a shred of fear as they swarmed towards Song Jian. Within three seconds, the boxing club apprentices had come within five or six meters of Song Jian. He lowered the muzzle of his rocket launcher slightly and pulled the trigger again. Boom- Another rocket shot out, causing a fierce explosion among the crowd. Song Jian quickly put away the rocket launcher and drew the Tusk Fang Stinger, charging into the group of boxing club apprentices. After the two rocket explosions, nearly all boxing club apprentices were injured, with several of them directly hit by the blasts, either seriously injured or incapacitated. The remaining twelve to thirteen apprentices only had three-quarters or even two-thirds of their vitality left. Thud- A boxing club apprentice threw a punch at Song Jian. He dodged to the side, only to get hit on the shoulder by another apprentice next to him. Before Song Jian could react, he was punched again from the other side. He had fallen into a besiegement just after an encounter. Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Chapter 132: All the Hidden Cards Revealed Chapter 132: Chapter 132: All the Hidden Cards Revealed Translator: 549690339 Ive underestimated them! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, Song Jian was surrounded by four martial arts disciples. Each time they attacked, although their power wasnt great, they could cause a momentary stiffness, making Song Jians dagger-wielding movements disjointed. -8 -9 -6 Song Jians defensive equipment was quite high, making it difficult for ordinary monsters below level five to break through his defense and cause substantial damage. However, these martial arts disciples were half a level higher than ordinary monsters and were considered elite monsters. If they were encountered outside, they would be considered mini-bosses. Boom- Another punch landed on Song Jians shoulder, causing his dagger to become momentarily stiff. This allowed the martial arts disciple before him to guard with ease. Although this attack could have caused fifty or sixty points of damage, it ultimately only inflicted a dozen or so points. More than a dozen martial arts disciples surrounded Song Jian, continuously throwing punches. However, only the four disciples immediately around him could cause him any harm, but he could still hold out for some time. After persisting for three minutes, Song Jians 300-plus Vitality Points had been reduced by over a hundred. Thanks to his vitality recovery speed, he managed to last this long, but he hadnt managed to take down a single martial arts disciple in this time. I cant keep going like this, Song Jian frowned. He originally thought his strength was already formidable, but now he realized that he was still lacking in many ways. At the very least, he currently lacked an escape or movement skill. Damn! Song Jian gradually became angrier. He swung his left hand forward, unleashing a dazzling silver Sword Qi from his index finger. Sweeping horizontally, enemies in a fan-shaped area before him suffered over a hundred points of damage to their heads. Burst! With a soft shout, the martial arts disciple facing him exploded into a puff of green smoke. His nearly hundred Vitality Points were instantly emptied, and he slumped to the ground, dropping two white-quality items. Although he had killed a martial arts disciple, another one quickly took his place and continued attacking Song Jian. In no time, Song Jian was pushed back repeatedly, feeling increasingly frustrated. He had never experienced a battle like this before. Summon Blood Crows! With this thought, Song Jians surroundings suddenly erupted in dazzling light; a bloody Hexagram Array appeared around him. Whoosh- Thirty Blood Crows flew out from the Hexagram Array, forming a bloody mist as they rushed toward the surrounding martial arts disciples. For a moment, more than a dozen martial arts disciples were thrown into chaos by the Blood Crows, giving Song Jian a chance to catch his breath. Earth Teeth Assault! A dazzling tusk-like Qi rushed towards a martial arts disciple with the lowest vitality, sending him flying. When he fell back to the ground, he had already become a corpse. Song Jian brandished his dagger and lunged towards the disordered martial arts disciples. Blood Crows surrounded him, continuously flapping their wings and pecking at nearby enemies. Though the Blood Crows damage was low, only causing a point or two of damage to these elite monsters, their sheer number made up for their lack of power. With their wings flapping, they surrounded the martial arts disciples, giving the illusion that they were besieged. Song Jian broke free from the encirclement, and for a moment, his firepower was fully unleashed. The rocket launchers cooldown time was over, and he immediately took it out, aimed at the boxing disciples who were only two or three meters away, and pulled the trigger; Boom- A burst of fire almost exploded in front of him, the hot air rushing toward his face. However, fortunately, this was a game and there was no friendly fire, otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt dare to fire a rocket at such a close distance; Boom- Another rocket was fired towards the area with the most boxing disciples, exploding in the crowd. The already injured boxing disciples were instantly killed, taking out five or six of them; The remaining boxing disciples had only a little over a hundred Vitality Points left, and they were all injured; The number of Blood Crows rapidly decreased. These Blood Crows didnt have much Vitality, and they could only withstand three or four hits from the boxing disciples. If they werent agile, they would have been smashed to pieces as soon as they appeared; Thud- A Blood Crows Vitality Points were depleted by a boxing disciples punch and it exploded into a cloud of blood mist. The dead Blood Crow would return to the Blood Pool to be reborn, and during this time, Song Jian could not summon it again; Seeing that there were only seven or eight boxing disciples left, and all of them were severely injured, a smile appeared on Song Jians face. There were still three Blood Crows, and they all perched on Song Jians shoulders. Song Jians Vitality Points were visibly recovering quickly, and in just a few seconds, it had increased from half to a safe range; It was only now that the full benefit of getting an SSS rating in the previous mainline mission became apparent. With a 500% increase in Vitality recovery speed, it was hard for Song Jian to die, and it saved him a lot of medical expenses in the absence of medical treatment; The severely injured boxing disciples were fearless, showing no sign of fear. They stared at Song Jian and lunged at him once again; This time, Song Jian didnt give them a chance to surround him. He moved continuously, and his Tusk Fang Stinger in hand was like the Death Gods scythe, constantly harvesting the boxing disciples lives; In less than a minute, Song Jian had killed all the remaining boxing disciples. There were at least eleven or twelve items with white light scattered on the floor. The output of the dungeon was indeed much higher than that of the outside world; By now, Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng had already reduced the Bosss Vitality by a third, and both of their Vitality Points were still above 80%. They were very cautious in their fight, preferring to abandon an attack opportunity rather than suffering damage from the Boss; A smile appeared on Song Jians face. This was the most orthodox way to fight in the game, mainly because there were too few items and skills to recover Vitality; There was only a ten-second cooldown for the rocket, and when it was ready, Song Jian took it out and aimed it at the Boxing Gym Master, who was constantly swinging his fists. He then pulled the trigger; A slight vibration was felt as the rocket screamed towards the Boss. Lin Sheng let out a strange cry and quickly hid to the side; Gao Da Nian remained calm, still carrying his axe and attacking the Boss; The Boxing Gym Master was equipped with a tiger-shaped boxing glove, and the sharp tusks protruded from them. The tusks and the axe constantly collided, creating countless sparks; Gao Da Nian, run! The rocket is coming! Lin Sheng, who was worried that Gao Da Nian hadnt noticed the rocket, frantically yelled from a distance; Boom- The rocket hit the Boss hard, followed by a violent explosion. Almost a hundred points of damage appeared above the Bosss head, but Gao Da Nian, resisting the hot blast, managed to fiercely hack at the Boss twice, taking away nearly eighty Vitality Points; Friendly fire is nullified in a dungeon party! Gao Da Nian glanced at Lin Sheng, taking the opportunity to catch his breath. This message appeared as soon as they entered the dungeon system, but Lin Sheng was too absorbed in the battle and forgot; Lin Shengs face turned slightly red. He said nothing, clenched his dagger, and rushed towards the Boss. Meanwhile, Song Jian pulled the trigger once again; Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Siege Kill Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Siege Kill Translator: 549690339 Roar- The boxing gyms instructor seemed to sense the threat of death, suddenly erupting with a tremendous aura. His entire body shone with a golden glow, and from the surface of his Tiger Boxing Gloves welled up a milky white boxing strength. Boom! The bosss right hand fiercely collided with Gao Da Nians long axe. A tremendous force sprang forth, the axe swayed strongly backward, sending Gao Da Nian stumbling back several steps, a look of surprise appearing on his face. Has the Boss reached boiling point? Hes gained so much strength! Gao Da Nian exclaimed. Lin Shengs figure lunged towards the Boss, instantly disappearing, entering a stealth mode. The Bosss facial muscles warped, his expression gruesome. He looked at the incoming rocket, not dodging or avoiding, but instead, pulling his arms back to his waist. His body started spinning like a top, revolving 360 degrees before his right arm swung out with force. Tigers Third Style! Accompanied by a furious roar, the golden glow around the Bosss body condensed into the shape of a ferocious tiger, moving in the direction of Song Jian, making a roaring gesture. Is he, is he trying to smash the rocket with his fist? What a tough guy! Lin Sheng watched in disbelief as the Boss smashed his fist into the incoming missile, his eyes nearly popping out. Boom- The boxing gyms instructor threw a punch, colliding with the rocket, causing a shocking earth-shattering thunderous sound. The entire gym slightly trembled, dust from the ceiling falling continuously. -3 Single-digit damage numbers bubbled up from the gym instructor. At this point, his training clothes had been torn to rags, his upper body almost entirely exposed. His face was flushed crimson, his chest heaving greatly, and the white breath exhaled from his nostrils was over a foot long, like an enraged bull. Is this guy even human? Lin Shengs eyes were filled with terror. This was the most terrifying creature he had ever encountered. Even though it was only a level seven elite Boss, Lin Sheng felt that it was stronger than any level ten elite Boss outside. Keep attacking, that last hit took a lot out of him! Song Jian shouted from a distance, his right hand forcefully pressing on the ground. Earth Teeth Assault! A tusk-like qi cluster emitted a sharp whistling sound and flew towards the gyms instructor, leaving a faint crack on the ground, almost imperceptible to the naked eye. The gym instructor was currently in a state of recovery, sensing the rapidly approaching Earth Teeth Assault. His eyes welled up with blood, his legs stomping on the ground, his body abruptly leapt up, spinning in mid-air before smacking his right fist into the ground. Tigers Third Style! Boom- The gym instructor smashed his fist into the tusk-like qi cluster, followed immediately by a grating friction sound, like sharp nails scratching against glass. Boom! The tusk-like qi cluster only managed to withstand less than two seconds before detonating, shattering into bits of energy spots that scattered in the air and vanished. This time, the Boss took no damage, a pale blue Resist floated above his head. For a moment, the fierce aura of the Boss startled the three of them. Gao Da Nians hand holding the long axe began to sweat, slowly retreating. Lin Sheng, after entering his stealth mode, didnt dare to advance anymore and started to circle around the Boss. Song Jian inhaled deeply, packing away his Rocket Launcher and rushed towards the Boss wielding his Tusk Fang Stinger. Seeing Song Jian rush in, the gym instructor opened his mouth wide, a ruthless smile appearing on his face. He extended the fingers of his right hand, then clenched it into a fist. Crack Crack- The knuckles crackled in rapid succession as the Head Instructor of the boxing ring charged towards Song Jian, right fist held high. He resembled a ferocious tiger with his entire vigor, and his right hand became the sharp tusk within the tigers mouth. Seeing the state of Song Jian, Gao Da Nians face flushed crimson. Anger and humiliation shone in his eyes as he roared, gripping his long axe tightly and fiercely striking at the BOSSS back. Damn it, if Im going to die, so be it! A hint of blood appeared at the corners of Lin Shengs mouth as his face contorted, his body erupting with a death-defying zeal. Like a venomous snake, he swiftly charged towards the BOSS. His eyes were locked onto the protruding vein on the BOSSS neck, his dagger akin to a venomous snakes fang, seemingly ready to strike and draw fresh blood. Song Jian stabbed the dagger in his hand at the BOSSS fist. The blade tip and the BOSSS fist armor collided, sending sparks flying. Song Jian only felt a staggering force traveling up from the dagger, making his entire arm numb and nearly making him drop the dagger. Such incredible strength! Song Jian was somewhat surprised. This was the first time hes encountered a monster with a higher strength level since his own had reached 12 points. Song Jian didnt choose to clash head-on. He sidestepped, shifting his daggers position to glide along the BOSSS fist, changing his grip on the dagger from forward to backward. With the dagger trailing behind him, he charged forward along with the BOSSS arm. His body also slightly leaned towards the BOSSS right side, and the Head Instructors tusk-like punch brushed past Song Jians cheek, creating a deep wound with its sheer force. Phut- Blood sprayed as the entire outer side of the BOSSS right arm was sliced open by the dagger from its wrist to its shoulder. Almost all the muscles of the right arm were cut open, revealing the chilling white bones beneath. With this strike, Song Jian had actually used the BOSSS own power against him. It was like placing a sharp blade under a fast-moving car, using its momentum to slash open the tires. -89 A red critical damage number floated up from the BOSSS head. The aura around the BOSS instantly dissipated, letting out a painful howl like an injured animal. The Head Instructor fell face down on the floor, sliding several meters forward, his right arm limply hanging as though it were a dead snake on the floor, blood gushing out from the wound. With his right arm rendered useless, a look of despair surfaced in the BOSSS eyes. He rolled over to sit up, eyes full of bloodshot veins, staring unblinkingly at Song Jian. He attempted to push himself off the ground with his left hand to stand up. Phut- At this moment, a splash of blood suddenly erupted from the BOSSS left neck. Lin Shengs figure gradually appeared, with his dagger nearly fully plunged into the BOSSS body. Landing a hit, Lin Sheng quickly withdrew his dagger and receded towards the distance. The BOSS, who had already raised half of its body, fell hard to the ground again due to the critical hit. A critical damage number of over sixty points rose from his head. The dagger in Lin Shengs hand was only of green quality. It possessed the Armor Break+2 attribute. Its power was rather weak compared to Song Jians Tusk Fang Stinger, so the damage it dealt to the BOSS was consequently not as high as Song Jians. Boom- At this point, Gao Da Nian also rushed over, heavily chopping at the BOSSS back of the head with his long axe which induced a tremor in the BOSSS body. A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, staining a large part of the floor red. The BOSS is almost dead, keep attacking! Gao Da Nian gave a cry of surprise. Watching the BOSS, who only had about one-fifth of his vitality points remaining, he wielded his long axe continuously attacking the BOSS. Lin Sheng also gritted his teeth and rushed in. His dagger continuously jabbed into the waist and abdomen of the BOSS. Song Jians left index finger suddenly bloomed with a silver light, fiercely chopping at the BOSSS skull. Boom- Under continuous attacks, the BOSSS body finally fell heavily onto the floor again, twitching uncontrollably. This time, he had completely lost the strength to stand back up. Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Mighty Tiger Boxing Gloves Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Mighty Tiger Boxing Gloves Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing that the boss was finally killed, Song Jian and his two companions exchanged glances and broke into goofy smiles. They plopped down onto the ground, with Lin Sheng even lying flat on the floor in the shape of a big character, his chest heaving as he panted heavily; We really did it, we really killed the boss, hahaha- Gao Da Nian burst into laughter. Initially, he and Lin Sheng hadnt taken the level 7 Elite -Level Boss too seriously. After all, outside the dungeon, the two of them had killed more than one level 5 Elite-Level Boss just on their own. But they didnt expect that the monsters inside the dungeon were much stronger than those outside; A level 7 Elite-Level Boss was even stronger than a level 10 Elite-Level boss outside. Before Song Jian joined the attack, these two had already resisted the bosss attack desperately. Lin Sheng even considered giving up, ready to enter stealth mode at any moment, dragging out the battle until it ended, then leaving the dungeon; The three of them didnt care about the bosss dropped items at all and just lay on the ground to rest. This battle had drained a lot of their energy. They had been tense throughout the entire fight, and with the extreme consumption, they didnt even feel like moving a finger once they relaxed; Only after a while, did the three of them manage to get up. As they looked at the items dropped by the boss, they broke into smirks; Wow, it even dropped the thing it eats with; Lin Sheng smacked his lips; This gauntlet is only a green-quality weapon, that shouldnt be right. I think it should at least be blue, or even sliver-quality, that would make sense! Gao Da Nian rubbed the back of his head, saying somewhat unhappily; Heh, even the blue-grade materials itself dropped three. Yet the weapon turned out to be green-quality. I say, didnt you damage the gauntlet with your rocket, Song Jian? Lin Sheng gave a glance at the items dropped by the boss, and looked at Song Jian with a surprising face. In the midst of the battle, the boss had indeed used its fists to withstand a rocket. Perhaps it got damaged then, causing the quality of bosss gauntlet to decrease; Song Jian frowned slightly, staring at the two fist-fighting gloves emitting a green glow;, he was somewhat puzzled; Thats not right, this green glow, its somewhat too deep, completely different from the glow emitted by ordinary green-quality items. It resembles the glow on the surface of my Zombie Overlord armor Thinking of this, a smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. He reached out to grab the two gauntlets and said: In that case, let me take this equipment. The rest are all yours. Hey, hold on, you must be joking, Brother Song, dont take it to heart. We three brought down the boss together, so the items should naturally be divided equally. said Gao Da Nian as he hurriedly gestured this sentiment; Lin Sheng also had a startled expression, which quickly turned somewhat awkward. He hastily said: Yes, yes, it should indeed be split equally. We cant let Brother Song suffer a loss! Lin Sheng then quickly picked up three pieces of blue luminous material. After a close look, each of them threw one to each other, and said: They are all the same, lets take one each. Prime Linen Cloth (Blue), material, can be used to make cloth armor, defense increased by an additional 30%, success rate of cloth armor increased by 10%; Requirement: Possessing Sewing level 2 This material, for the three of them, either they will keep it as it is, or they will sell it to the system store; Are you sure you dont want these gauntlets? Song Jian picked up two tiger-shaped gauntlets, shook them twice, and asked with a smile. Brother Song, its just a green-quality weapon, just put it away. Lin Sheng waved his hand indifferently; As for Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian, a green-quality weapon wouldnt warrant their attention at all. Mainly because neither of them could use it, and at this stage, players didnt have much money, so it wouldnt sell for much anyway; Indeed, Brother Song, you did most of the work this time, so rightfully you should get more equipment, Gao Da Nian said with a sincere smile and a nod. Haha, this is a set! You guys are truly generous, just casually giving away two items of a set! Song Jian laughed heartily and displayed the attributes of the gauntlets. Fierce Tiger Gauntlet (Left), off-hand weapon, set piece. Equipment effect: Attack 25-35, Strength +2, increase attack speed by 15%, Special effect: Fist Power, when dealing damage to a target, theres a chance to increase explosive damage by 45 points. For equipment: Power 7 points and Level 5; Can it be taken out of the game: No; Set attributes: Skill Fierce Tiger Strikes can be used, Fierce Tiger Pounce, Fierce Tiger Swing Attack, and Fierce Tiger Domination. Fierce Tiger Pounce: Deals 120 physical damage to the front target, with a chance of causing laceration; Fierce Tiger Swing Attack: Targets locked, deals destructive damage with the swing force; Fierce Tiger Domination: Can only be used when Vitality points drops below 30%, immune to grabbing and control effects, defense increase by 30%, Vitality recovery speed increases by 30%. Fierce Tiger Gauntlet (Right), main-hand weapon, set piece. Equipment effect: Attack 31-40, Strength +3, increase damage to the target by 10%, Special effect: Fist Power, when dealing damage to a target, there is a chance to increase explosive damage by 45 points. For equipment: Power 7 points and Level 5; Can it be taken out of the game: No; Set attributes: Skill Fierce Tiger Strikes can be used, Fierce Tiger Pounce, Fierce Tiger Swing Attack, and Fierce Tiger Domination. Fierce Tiger Pounce: Deals 120 physical damage to the front target, with a chance of causing laceration; Fierce Tiger Swing Attack: Targets locked, deals destructive damage with the swing force; Fierce Tiger Domination: Can only be used when Vitality points drops below 30%, immune to grabbing and control effects, defense increase by 30%, Vitality recovery speed increases by 30%. Seta set? Its a set weapon, my goodness. I want to change my profession to something like a puncher now. Lin Sheng shouted with his mouth open wide, almost drooling. The gauntlets attributes were incredibly strong. Even without taking into account the weapons own attributes, the three set piece skills already left one dumbfounded. Even a newbie, when equipped with these gauntlets, would immediately be able to rise to the ranks of elite players. Even for Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian, the number of attack skills they possess probably wouldnt reach three. The unbelievable properties of the gauntlets made Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian tangled up. Although both of them had yet to learn about their chosen professions, they were already collecting equipment and skills that were suitable for their ideal occupations. Gao Da Nian seemed to have chosen a profession like a weapons warrior, and Lin Sheng chose to be a thief or a stealthy character. Da Nian, why dont we give these gauntlets to you? But it will count as two of your picking turns, said Song Jian to Gao Da Nian. When it comes to item selection, the three of them werent a fixed team and never followed the need before greed principle. They chose to have everyone pick one item each. If Gao Da Nian had picked the gauntlets now, then in future battles, even if equipment suitable for him dropped, he wouldnt be eligible to pick them. Furthermore, these are two gauntlets, equivalent to two weapons, hence, they would need to use up two of his picking turns. After some hesitation, Gao Da Nian shook his head. His skills required wielding a long-handled weapon like an axe to activate. Even if the properties of the gauntlets were outstanding, a change in weapon would decrease Gao Da Nians effectiveness until he became accustomed to it. Furthermore, he needed to spend time collecting punching skills. More trouble than its worth. Nevermind, I dont want them, theyre of no use to me, Gao Da Nian said, shaking his head. Lin Sheng, what about you? Song Jian turned and asked. Brother Song, how about this? Give me the gauntlets, and in exchange, you can have my dagger, said Lin Sheng. However, for the picking turns, each of us should expend one. In your dreams! Song Jian rolled his eyes. Ever since he showed off the Tusk Fang Stinger, Lin Sheng had been staring at it with a drooling expression. His intention was as clear as day. Why not we sell them for some cash? Song Jian suggested to both of them. Can any player afford such equipment now? Lin Sheng asked with a furrowed brow. He shook his head and added, Such equipment is very valuable. I doubt there are many players who can afford it. Yeah, if we sell the set weapon for just a few Doomsday Coins, it would break my heart, Id rather hold onto them, Gao Da Nian sighed. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Chapter 135: The Hidden Door Chapter 135: Chapter 135: The Hidden Door Translator: 549690339 The purchasing power of players now is too low. Ordinary items can still be afforded, but very few people can afford items of higher quality than green. Most players are currently at a stage where they barter with items, as no one wants to lose out. But none of us three need this weapon, what should we do? Song Jian opened his hands and asked helplessly. We can sell it, but it must be for at least 300 Doomsday Coins! Otherwise, wed rather let it rot and mold in the warehouse. Lin Sheng clenched his teeth and said. Thats right, with 300 Doomsday Coins, the three of us can each have 100. At least this wont hurt as much, considering its a set! Gao Da Nian lamented. In reality, selling this pair of gloves for 300 Doomsday Coins is quite cheap. But who can blame the current players for being poor? The number of players who can take 300 Doomsday Coins out of their pockets could probably be counted on one hand. Even Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian probably only have about 100 to 200 Doomsday Coins in their possession at most. Leave it to me. Ill definitely sell it for higher than 300 Doomsday Coins! Song Jian said while putting the gloves into his bag. At the same time, the three of them signed an agreement. No matter how much Song Jian sells it for, they will divide the money equally among them, and the price cannot be lower than 300. If its lower than 300, Song Jian will have to make up the difference for the other two. Players may not have money, but the games NPCs have plenty of rich ones. As long as I shout on the radio, Ill definitely be able to sell it at a high price! Song Jian thought to himself. Upon seeing Song Jian putting the gloves in his bag, Lin Sheng curled his lips. Lin Sheng didnt believe that Song Jian could sell it for much, as players barely had any Doomsday Coins in their pockets right now. Wow, this little monster dropped quite a few items. Gao Da Nians eyes fell on the shiny white items in front of him, dropped by the 18 elite boxing disciples that Song Jian had just killed. The 18 elite boxing disciples dropped more than 20 items in total. Although the tiers arent high, the sheer amount of items laid out over a large area gives off an impressive feeling. The drop rate of this instance is indeed higher than outside, but most of the drops are materials and not worth much. Lin Sheng picked up an item and looked at it, shaking his head. So many items, even if sold to shops, would be worth quite a bit of money! Gao Da Nian laughed. Ordinary linen cloth, if any of us learned tailoring, wed make a fortune. With so many materials, we could level up tailoring by one level. Lin Sheng said with a smile. After dividing the rest of the items, they began to search for the next section in the instance. From the outside, this boxing building had three floors. If it was divided by the floors, there should be three stages and three bosses, which is also one of the reasons why Song Jian and the others werent willing to choose the gloves. After all, there were still two bosses who might drop items they needed. The first-floor hall was very spacious, and they could easily see the surroundings at a glance. The three of them didnt find any stairs leading to the second floor and began searching separately. Soon, Lin Sheng shouted, Here, its over here! Gao Da Nian and Song Jian came over to see that indeed, there was a closed elevator-like door on one of the walls, with a small LCD screen next to it displaying two red words, Locked. Hey, arent you a thief class player? Come on, unlock it! Gao Da Nian patted Lin Shengs shoulder and said. Is this even a lock? Lin Sheng rolled his eyes and said helplessly. An electronic lock is still a lock! Gao Da Nian insisted with a righteous expression. I really cant talk to people like you. Lin Sheng said helplessly. Look for it, they wouldnt simply not let us go up. Song Jian said as he began searching. Song Jian took a quick glance and saw Lin Sheng staring intently at the small LCD screen, with a faint milky-white light in his pupils. But the light was very subtle, so it was difficult to notice unless one looked carefully. Is this a skill? Song Jian was shocked. Thats enough, stop searching. Lin Sheng said loudly, Ive already found a clue. Song Jian noticed a hint of exhaustion in Lin Shengs eyes. It seemed that the skill Lin Sheng just used took a great toll on his Mental Strength. Lin Sheng turned his head and walked directly towards a wooden pillar. There were five or six wooden pillars in the first-floor hall of the boxing building, which supported the entire structure of the building. Each pillar was about the thickness of a persons embrace. Lin Sheng walked to one of the pillars, inserted his dagger into it, then pried it open with force. Suddenly, a secret door appeared in front of the three of them. Heh, theres even a hidden mechanism here. Gao Da Nian looked at Lin Sheng fumbling with the hole and couldnt help but glance at the other pillars. Do you think the other pillars also have similar secret doors, hiding good stuff? You can give it a try! Lin Sheng shrugged, not believing that all the pillars in the boxing building would have similar secret doors. Having one was already quite good. Gao Da Nian, unwilling to give up, ran to another pillar and started knocking and tapping it At that moment, Lin Shengs eyes lit up, and he pulled out a card. Waving it, he said, Ive found it. Hehe, Ive also found something good. Gao Da Nians excited voice came from afar. Lin Sheng looked at Gao Da Nian in surprise; indeed, Gao Da Nian was waving a Skill Book with a triumphant grin. Damn, lucky dog! Lin Sheng cursed but immediately moved toward another pillar. Song Jian also rushed to a pillar and started banging its surface with the Tusk Fang Stinger, listening to see if there was a hollow sound. Sure enough, behind each pillar, there was a secret door, with some valuable items hidden inside. Song Jian found 200 Doomsday Coins, while Gao Da Nians Skill Book was a basic boxing technique that could be learned upon use. If someone had already comprehended a similar skill, such as Song Jians [Unarmed Combat (Fist/Palm) (Basic)] skill, this book could increase the learned skill by one level.. Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Goblin Repairman Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Goblin Repairman Translator: 549690339 The trio quickly arrived on the second floor, and as soon as the elevator doors opened, a pungent smell of machine oil wafted over. To their surprise, the second floor was the same as the first, a large hall, only this time the hall was littered with countless broken humanoid models, similar to the ones in other martial arts dojos used for hand-to-hand combat practice. However, the human models here were much more worn, seeming like a junkyard of discarded humanoid models. Damn it, you guys go through these humanoid models way too quickly. I cant keep up with the repairs, said a small goblin. Wearing an embedded magnifying glass over his right eye and brandishing repairing pliers in hand, he was fixing the arm of a humanoid model. The goblin was engrossed and didnt raise his head. Noticing the arrival of Song Jian and the others, he indicated a corner with an impatient gesture, Just drop the stuff there, and leave quickly. Dont touch anything around here. Song Jian squinted at the Goblin whose attributes quickly appeared above his head. LV8 Goblin Repairer (Elite), Vitality Points: 680/680, Spirit Points: 300/300, Traits: Engineering Repair, Puppet Control, Super Wood Resistance, Ground Dragon Stake Looks like weve got ourselves a magical type BOSS. Whoevers attacks are Wood Elements, try not to engage! Gao Da Nian scratched his head. After stepping onto the second floor, Lin Sheng silently retreated into stealth mode, gradually approaching the BOSS. Gao Da Nian also held his axe and slowly advanced towards the BOSS, carelessly stepping on the humanoid model parts underfoot, causing them to crackle and break. After a while, the BOSS finally noticed that the intruders were not dojo disciples. Looking up and noticing the shattered parts beneath Gao Da Nians feet, it let out a screech. Alih, who dare to dismantle my puppets, unforgivable! Boom- From the small body of the BOSS, a powerful energy seemed to burst out, green vigor spiraling around him. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- A few repairing pliers and grinders were flung out by the BOSS, carving arcs through the air and flying towards Gao Da Nian. Gao Da Nian quickly raised his axe to block the BOSSS onslaught. Damn, wasnt it supposed to be a magus type. Whys it throwing knives now? Song Jian exclaimed, startled. He had been standing behind Gao Da Nian all this while and the BOSSS attacks now enclosed him as well. Thunk- Lin Sheng had creeped up behind the BOSS, violently thrusting his dagger into its neck. After his strike found its mark, Lin Sheng didnt linger, swiftly dodging to the side. All, invaders! How dare you invade this place! Children, rise! Kill the intruders! The BOSS had been wounded, enraged, flailing its arms and letting out a stream of pale white threads from its hand that extended to the surrounding humanoid models. Suddenly, the formerly inanimate humanoid models began to move with a click- clack sound. Like puppets, they were controlled by the BOSS, rushing towards the group. Song Jian lifted up his rocket launcher, trained it on the BOSS, and pulled the trigger. A rocket screamed out, flying towards the BOSS. Come here! The goblin BOSS smirked, its hands pulling towards the center, the bright threads pulling more than a dozen humanoid models to shield the BOSS. These humanoid models continuously shifted, their edges revealing gear-like notches, and were joined together to form a giant shield. Boom- The explosion echoed and countless wooden particles of the models dispersed in all directions. The BOSS, holding a pile of debris, flung his arms, and the countless particles flew out like a storm, shooting towards Song Jian. Foggrass, goblin version of the hailstone needle rain? Gao Da Nian swiftly dodged to the side. He wouldnt be able to block so many fragments; Lin Sheng entered stealth mode again, creeping towards the boss. Before he could get close, he suddenly felt his foot tightening; Looking down, some wooden vines had tightly entangled his right leg, like poisonous snakes. Tiny wooden spikes were jabbing into his flesh, each inflicting five to six points of damage, popping out from the top of his head; This, this thing can set traps too! Lin Sheng exclaimed, disregarding his attack on the boss, and quickly slashed at the wooden vines that entangled him with his dagger; This boss is a bit tricky! Gao Da Nian was frowning, nimbly dodging the tools thrown at him by the boss; If only I had a shield, this bosss attack is so powerful! Song Jian was rolling around, using the terrain and surrounding mannequins to block the bosss attacks. He had just been grazed by a repair clamp and lost over sixty vitality points. If hit directly, he suspected the damage would rise to hundreds; Die, die, all die. The Goblin boss laughed heartily, summoning again over a dozen mannequins, charging at them; Thump, thump, thump- Gao Da Nians axe slashed on the mannequins, as if striking steel, sparks flying about. Each attack could only inflict about ten points of damage on the mannequins, making Gao Da Nians expression increasingly grim; Brother Song, think of a plan, we cant keep this up, we wont be able to hold on for long. Gao Da Nian had also lost a third of his vitality points, but the bosss vitality, apart from the initial attack by Lin Sheng that caused a drop of over thirty points, had not been damaged at all; Lin Sheng managed to free himself from the trap at this point, hiding behind a wooden pillar, seemingly replenishing his vitality with food. The damage from the trap and several surrounding mannequins had caused his vitality to drop to less than half, he was nearly killed here; Jian, summon all your creatures, like when we fought the street thugs! Lin Sheng shouted from his hiding spot; Most of them are dead, Ive only got three left. Song Jian grumbled. There were three blood crows circling him continuously, their attacks werent powerful, but if they were in larger numbers they could become threatening. Now there were only three left, the effect they could have was insignificant; Shouldering his rocket launcher, Song Jian aimed at the boss again, even if he couldnt harm him, he would at least deplete some of the surrounding mannequins; Boom- Another rocket flew out, the boss used the same technique, pulling a dozen mannequins to shield him; At that moment, Gao Da Nian and Song Jian exchanged a glance. Almost simultaneously, they both rushed toward the boss. If this continued, they would be worn to death by the boss. Better to seize this chance and engage the boss in close combat! Thump- A countless amount of wood shavings sprayed in all directions again, Song Jian gripped his dagger tight, his hands covering his head and face, letting the wood shavings scratch his body; Gao Da Nian was also determined to hold on. His vitality didnt recover as fast as Song Jians, wooden shavings were flying everywhere, his vitality like floodwaters rushing down, decreasing rapidly. In no time, his vitality was less than half; Die! Gao Da Nian charged in front of the BOSS, swung his long axe, and fiercely chopped towards the bosss head; All! The boss let out a sharp cry, his hands shooting up. Numerous fragments of white light converged above his head, intertwining with each other, solidly blocking Gao Da Nians attack; At this moment, Song Jian also rushed to the boss, his dagger ruthlessly stabbing towards the bosss head; Squelch- Blood splashed, the dagger plunged in up to the hilt, a critical hit of over sixty points of damage floated up from the bosss head. Song Jian pulled out the dagger, continuing to hack at the boss, in no time, four or five wounds had been sliced onto the bosss body; Hey, I say, Jian, youre so slick with that dagger, youre even better than me! Lin Shengs vitality had recovered more than eighty percent, he also rushed over to join the attack on the boss. Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Invincible Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Invincible Translator: 549690339 Shards of parts shot out like a rain of pear-like needles towards Song Jian and the others, who hurriedly dodged. In the chaos, about a third of their Vitality Points were consumed. As soon as the parts landed, the atmosphere intensified. Charge, engage it in close combat! Gao Da Nian shouted, rushing towards the BOSS first. After several minutes of fighting, the three discovered that although the Goblin Repairman excelled at long-range attacks, it didnt mean they could take advantage of close combat. The three continued to launch their relentless assault, and soon found that the Goblin Repairman waving its wrench was only slightly less effective than Song Jian using a dagger. The impact hurt them severely, and their Vitality Points plummeted like money didnt matter. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng trembled with fear, and after each strike, they had to retreat and recover Vitality Points for a while. Only Song Jian, thanks to his reward from the last main line mission, had a 500% increase in his Vitality Points recovery rate. He endured the BOSSS wrench assaults, barely preventing their team from falling apart. Brother Song, your Vitality Point recovery is too exaggerated. Are you recovering twenty or thirty points per second? Even the BOSS isnt that exaggerated! Lin Sheng hid to one side, biting into a piece of meat, a look of admiration on his face. Since Lin Sheng had not created a safehouse or completed his main missions, he was unaware of the mainline task rewards. Mission reward! Song Jian said, tilting his head to dodge a BOSS attack and stabbing it twice. Boom! The Poison Nova skill activated, and a burst of green smoke exploded from the BOSSS body, inflicting a hundred points of damage. Brother Song, your skill is so powerful! Amazing! Gao Da Nian couldnt hold on any longer, his Vitality Points dropping to just over fifty. He couldnt withstand the BOSSS direct assault and backed off, pulling a drink from his inventory to rapidly restore his Vitality Points. By now, higher-level players began consciously collecting supplies that could recover Vitality Points during combat, making them easier to obtain by searching. Soon, the BOSSS Vitality Points fell below half, and Song Jian became more vigilant. Lower Vitality Points caused the BOSS to display powerful skills that could cause injuries if not handled properly. Puppets, dolls, molds, my children, come protect me! Control! The Goblin Repairman roared, releasing countless milky-white rays of light from his palms, spreading in all directions. Alert, Song Jian raised his dagger to chest level and retreated two steps, while Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian hid behind a wooden column in a defensive posture. Crack, crack, crack- Many mold parts were randomly attached to the light rays, disassembling complete humanoid molds and extracting their internal components. In no time, hundreds of components floated in the air, controlled by the Goblin Repairman BOSS, quickly converging towards it. Whats it trying to do, assemble something again? Gao Da Nian peeked out, watching the BOSSS every move. I hope its not another giant shield. Lin Sheng frowned, recalling how the previous shields high defense forced them to retreat under Song Jians Rocket Launcher. Brother Song, can you still use your Rocket Launcher? Gao Da Nian bellowed, his face flushed with rage. Six seconds left! Song Jian shouted back. Whoa, Brother Song, how many rockets do you have? Those things arent cheap. Lin Sheng gasped, knowing that consumables like ammunition could be bought in the system store, but at a high price. This put pressure on many new players who initially chose firearms as their main weapon, eventually forcing them to develop their cold weapon skills. Since entering the instance, Lin Sheng had counted six rockets launched by Song Jian, each priced at over a hundred Doomsday Coins in the system store. It was as if they were using money to beat the BOSS. Its fine, Song Jian said casually. At this moment, the BOSS laughed wildly. Countless parts were pulled together by the milky white light, forming a hard, humanoid mold-like shell. The goblin repairman served as the head of the humanoid mold, sitting steadily on this humanoid shell made of wooden parts. The light threads on the BOSSS hands penetrated every part of the giant humanoid mold like nerves in a human body, making it very convenient to control. Damn, is this a Gundam or a mech? This is too exaggerated. Lin Sheng opened his mouth wide, with a horrified look in his eyes. Its just an enlarged humanoid mold, not a mech. Those are all made of wood. Gao Da Nian snorted coldly. But even so, its still amazing. It looks almost like a Gundam or a mech. Lin Sheng muttered quietly. However, after watching it closely for a while, he finally relaxed. After all, the humanoid molds power was still inferior compared to a mech. If it were really a mech, Lin Sheng might not even have the courage to fight against it. As they spoke, the cooldown time for Song Jians rocket launcher had arrived. He had two rockets filled and ready. Song Jian aimed at the five to six-meter-tall humanoid molds chest and pulled the trigger. A rocket with a long tail flame shot out. The goblin repairman let out a sharp roar when he saw the rocket flying towards him. He raised his right hand high, with a strained expression on his face. Accompanying the lift of its right hand, the giant humanoid molds right hand also clenched into a fist and raised sharply. Die! The BOSS yelled and fiercely slammed his right arm toward the rocket. Boom- With a loud noise, the humanoid molds right fist and the rocket collided violently, emitting a huge roar. Lin Sheng and the others looked hopefully at the BOSS, but they were ultimately disappointed to discover that the humanoid molds right fist was merely emitting faint black smoke. At the center of the fist, there was only a basketball-sized hole of damage. Damn, what kind of people are these? The first floor BOSS could physically resist rockets, and this shorty on the second floor can use a humanoid mold to withstand rocket attacks too. How are players supposed to pass through here?! Lin Sheng shouted loudly, a look of despair on his face. If it werent for Song Jian, we might not even be able to defeat the BOSS on the first floor. This thought had echoed in Gao Da Nian and Lin Shengs minds more than once. Song Jian didnt say a word, just holding up his rocket launcher and silently waiting for the three-second cooldown time. Franciska is invincible! The Goblin BOSS laughed wildly, waving two thick humanoid mold arms, raising them high, and looking unstoppable. Whoosh- Another rocket flew towards it. In a panic, the Goblin BOSS fiercely swung his left fist at the rocket. After firing the rocket, Song Jian didnt even look at the outcome, but directly put away his rocket launcher, grabbed his dagger, and rushed towards the BOSS. Blood Crows, harass the shorty! Song Jian shouted while running. The three Blood Crows that had been hovering above Song Jians head flew toward the Goblin BOSS. Boom! The second rocket collided with the giant humanoid molds fist, emitting a loud noise. However, this time the Goblin BOSS miscontrolled it, so the rocket didnt hit the humanoid molds fist directly. Instead, it exploded at the humanoid molds wrist. Immediately, the giant humanoid molds left fist drooped down. From the gap, many white lights could be seen breaking apart, and many parts began to fall off like wood chips. Good job, his left hand is useless now! Gao Da Nian instantly became excited. Noticing that his vitality level had mostly recovered, he grabbed his long ax and charged at the BOSS from the left side. Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Earth Dragon Pile Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Earth Dragon Pile Translator: 549690339 Even though Song Jians Vitality Points recovered quickly, there was a limit. The BOSSS various pincers and wrenches flew towards him, and there were always times when he couldnt avoid them. Each attack could take away fifty to sixty of Song Jians Vitality Points. This was only mitigated by Song Jians strong foundation of over three hundred Vitality Points. If it had been Gao Da Nian or Lin Sheng, they would most likely retreat after taking a couple of hits. Although there were three people attacking the BOSS, its aggro focused squarely on Song Jian. All sorts of attacks were launched at him, causing him great distress. Brother Song, hang on a bit longer! The BOSSS Vitality points are almost depleted. Were about to grind it down! Lin Sheng saw Song Jians Vitality points fluctuating dramatically and consoled him as he attacked. Burst! With one soft shout, the BOSSS Vitality Points plummeted by over one hundred points. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng were green with envy. The damage Song Jian was inflicting on the BOSS was equivalent to the two of them combined and multiplied by two. This made the two, who were initially quite proud, feel deeply ashamed. Even without us, he could probably clear this instance on his own! Gao Da Nian murmured in his heart. In fact, the two of them had realized this from the first round. They always let Song Jian choose his gear first. Even if he had a full set, they didnt complain at all. Would signing a contract leave no loophole? There were many loopholes, but neither Gao Da Nian nor Lin Sheng voiced any objections for this reason. Get out of my way, get out of my way, you annoying sparrows, Im going to rip you apart! The Goblin Mechanic swung the enormous humanoid molds arm around, aimlessly flailing above his head. The agitation caused by the three blood crows was significant because the white light in his hands had seeped into every part of the humanoid mold. This had caused the BOSSS hands to become one with the humanoid mold. The Goblin Mechanic was both angry and helpless against the three Blood Crows fluttering above his head and harassing him. Controlling such a massive humanoid mold was not without cost. His energy points were now depleting at a rate of 2 points per second. Once his energy points were exhausted, let alone controlling such a huge humanoid mold, even throwing these tools would be impossible for the BOSS. He could only rely on his bare hands then. If a magic-type BOSS had to resort to hand-to-hand combat, it would probably not be much different than being at someones complete mercy. The blood crows were summoned by Song Jian. Therefore, the BOSSS attention, or rather its hate, was focused on Song Jian. As Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian gave it their all, the BOSSS vitality dropped visibly fast. Die, die, die! All of you should die! As the BOSSS Vitality Points kept plummeting, its rage increased, even igniting transparent flames around itself. Earth Dragon Pillar! The BOSS roared, and the giant humanoid mold under its bottom suddenly shattered into particles as fine as sand and scattered on the ground. The white light threads in the hands of the BOSS simultaneously pierced into the floor. The diminutive body was raised high into the air by countless light threads, looking like a deformed giant with two legs. Roar- A faint dragon roar rang in everyones ears, and the entire second floor started to undulate like waves. Dragon-shaped Qi surged out from the floor and shot up from under their feet; Lin Sheng reacted the quickest and threw himself to the side. The Earth Dragon Pillar beneath him made a bang sound and shot up five or six meters high before becoming motionless. A burst of air exploded from the top, scattering in all directions; Lin Sheng lay on the floor, glancing back at the thick wooden pillar that had emerged from the floor, he was scared stiff, with cold sweat covering his forehead. Phew, that was close. If I was hit directly, I might have been killed instantly, Lin Sheng thought secretly; Just then, a tremor came from the floor underneath him. Lin Sheng quickly propped himself on his hands, trying to dodge to one side, but this time he was a bit slow. A dragon-shaped pillar of Qi rushed out from under the floor, piercing through his body and soared into the air; Thump- Lin Sheng felt as if a thick wooden pillar was lodged in his chest. He spewed out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning deathly white. His body, along with the rest of the wooden pillar, was raised high into the air; Thump- Another burst of Qi spilled from the top of the wooden pillar. Lin Sheng was thoroughly soaked with Qi and lost control of his body completely. His body flew like a rag sack for about five or six meters, rolled a few times after landing, and came to a halt without any movement on a large pile of mold parts. Gao Da Nian, the heavy-set guy, had the worst of it. His reaction was much slower than Lin Shengs, and he was sent flying into the air directly by an Earth Dragon Pillar. As he was thrown into the air by the Qi, he was hit by another Earth Dragon Pillar. The consecutive, devastating blows drained Gao Da Nians vitality to zero.; While in mid-air, Gao Da Nians body suddenly shattered into pieces and turned into a dozen or so palm-sized black bats, flapping their wings as they flew into the distance; Even though Song Jian had an Agility stat of five, he found the incessant Earth Dragon Pillars challenging to deal with. The entire floor was shaking. The slight tremor that occurred before the pillars emerged was completely masked. It was challenging to discover, even if he paid close attention; Thump- A jet of dragon-shaped Qi surged up from his feet. Song Jian promptly dodged, but the Qi still grazed the side of his body. He felt a chilling sensation pass through him, and he was unable to control half of his body as if it was frozen solid. A wooden pillar shot up from the floor afterward. A stern look flashed across Song Jians eyes along with another thought. A silver Sword Qi radiated brightly from his left forefinger as it stabbed into the floor; Although he couldnt move his entire left arm, it didnt prevent him from casting his Sword Finger ability; Shh- Along with a slight cutting sound, like a blade slicing through the wind, the thick wooden pillar was surprisingly cleaved in half directly by the Sword Qi, flying off to the sides; It took a while before Song Jian regained control over the left side of his body. By then, there were already seven or eight dragon-shaped Qi rings by his side. He quickly glanced at the BOSS. This strike of his seemed to have exhausted it greatly. Its body was suspended mid-air, being supported solely by the white light threads in its hands. Its body started shaking violently, and its expression was hideously distorted; Minds Eye! Two beams of light shot from Song Jians eyes. A large crosshair was scanning the BOSS, finally settling on its chest; Without wasting any time, Song Jian drew out the Rocket Launcher. Invisible Sword Qi poured in, and the whole Rocket Launcher was radiating with an eye-catching silver light. Boom- A rocket missile, exuding countless Sword Qi, flew towards the Goblin Mechanic; A look of horror appeared on the face of the Goblin Mechanic, and all the Earth Dragon Pillar attacks in the room came to a stop; No! The Goblin Mechanic roared, and the white light threads in his hands all broke at the same time. His entire body plummeted towards the ground; The rocket missile drew an arc in the air and crashed heavily into the BOSS that was in mid-air. A magnificent firework exploded in mid-air, and several items of various colors fell from the sky. There wasnt even a complete corpse left behind of the Goblin Mechanic; Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Inheritance Skill Book Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Inheritance Skill Book Translator: 549690339 Its dead, its finally dead! A dozen black bats flew to the distance then regrouped and slowly dispersed, revealing Gao Da Nians silhouette among them. At this point, his vitality was less than one-tenth; Song Jian sank dejectedly onto the ground, stashing away the rocket launcher, his hands still slightly shaking. Although his vitality points had been gradually restored to full value, the previous encounters were truly perilous. If he had been consecutively hit by the earth dragon columns, even with an increase of 500% in his vitality recovery speed, he would have surely been killed instantly; Check on Lin Sheng, is he all right? Hes not dead, is he? Song Jian shouted out loudly. I cant move, Im almost in a near-death condition. If it wasnt for my lifeline skill left, I would have been killed just now. Gao Da Nian cried out, still shaken. He had stumbled upon a passive skill. When his vitality points dropped to 30%, the Bat Wing Blotting Out the Sky skill would activate, making him immune to the injuries he was currently enduring. His body would turn into a dozen bats for thirty seconds. As long as one of these bats survived, Gao Da Nian wouldnt die; However, after the skill ended, Gao Da Nians vitality points would drop to the bare minimum. As long as he didnt have any adverse conditions, like bleeding, he could slowly recover; at the moment, Gao Da Nian didnt even want to move. He lay flat on the ground, took out some restoration food from his pack, and began to slowly recover his vitality; I, cough, Im okay! Lin Sheng turned over in a way that jostled the stack of wooden parts next to him. The parts clattered, some falling onto his body. Seeing this, Song Jian was terrified. He thought these parts could kill Lin Sheng if the boss hadnt; At this time, Lin Sheng was in an even worse condition than Gao Da Nian. His left arm was broken; above the status bar on his head, the adverse effect of fracture was displayed. His vitality points had also dropped to the lowest point. Even the action of reaching out for the restoration food was delayed; The three men couldnt even turn their gaze to the items dropped by the boss. They just lay on the ground and rested. This experience was like a close shave with death. They hadnt expected the bosss last skill, which was utterly dreadfula complete screen attack. If Song Jian hadnt slain the boss at the end, Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian wouldnt have escaped death; That bosss attack was a bit too high. Who else could pass this sub-dungeon besides us? Lin Sheng sat up and grumbled as he ate his food; Youre not being very modest with that statement, Gao Da Nian said, having already stood up. His vitality points had recovered to more than 90%, although his face was still a bit pallid; If Song Jian hadnt been here, we would have already failed at the first level. We wouldnt have even laid eyes on this boss, Gao Da Nian said with gratefulness on his face. Song Jian, you should pick first from the items the boss dropped. Dont hold back. Without you, both of us would have been finished. Yeah, yeah, Id be satisfied with just some experience points. Lin Sheng said. Then he opened his property bar to look and was immediately surprised. Wow, what a high experience value! I Im about to level up! Gao Da Nian was startled and looked at his own experience points. He was baffled. His level had just risen to seven, but now the experience bar was already two-thirds full. Hed level up again after killing a hundred or so level five monsters at most. It seemed like he could level up as soon as today if he could get through this sub-dungeon. After two or three more monsters, Ill reach level six. Lin Sheng said, clearly pleased. His level was lower, so the experience points he earned were relatively fewer, but it was still enough for him to level up; Song Jian checked his experience points. Hed only been given reduced experience points for fighting level five monsters, but his experience bar for level ten had nearly filled up by a third. His experience was now at 48% for level ten. Okay, enough with the niceties. Lets see what the boss dropped and divide it among us. Song Jian said. He cast a Surgical Cure on Lin Sheng whod just walked towards him. Immediately, a beam of white light enveloped Lin Sheng, and the fracture status above his head disappeared; Lin Sheng touched his left arm, a grateful look on his face, and nodded at Song Jian; If Song Jian hadnt healed him, Lin Shengs fracture status might have continued until the third level. Only after leveling up from fighting a few minor monsters would he totally recover. But that would have been too dangerous. He couldnt use his left arm, and any carelessness could cost him his life; Hey, the boss dropped its large wrench. This is a long-weapon, Gao Da Nian, do you want it? Song Jian picked up a huge wrench, which was almost as tall as a person. One end was a smooth arc handle, and the other end was a movable clip; Maintenance Masters Adjustable Wrench (Blue), Long Weapon, Two-Handed, Equipment Effect: Attack 45-56, Strength + 3, Critical Hit Increase 15%. Special Effect 1: After causing damage to the target, there is a certain probability to decrease the targets defense value by 30%. Special Effect 2: Clamp (Active), after releasing, it can lock the targets weapon for three seconds. If the skill is released successfully, it can interrupt the skill that the target is releasing, and there is a certain probability to damage the targets weapon; Requirement: Level 7, Can It Be Taken Out Of The Game: No Mine, mine, Brother Song, I want this weapon. Gao Da Nian glistened at the sight of the new weapon. He tucked away his long axe and took the blue quality weapon from the boss. His eyes were full of delight; Hey, why didnt it drop a dagger! Lin Sheng glanced at the blue dagger in Song Jians hand, his tone envious; No dagger, but do you want the skill? Song Jian asked, shaking a skill scroll in his hand; This skill scroll was emitting a pale silver glow, which made Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng tense up; Skill Scroll: Backstab: Skill Book, Effect: After use, learn the skill Backstab; Backstab: Launch an attack from behind the target, cause 15O%+15 weapon damage to the target; the main-hand weapon must use a dagger to use this skill. After using this skill successfully, add a combo skill point; skill consumption: 40 energy points; skill cast time: instant; skill cooldown: none. Skill explanation: This is one of the inherited skills of the Thief class. Inherited skill, hahaha, an inherited skill of the Thief class, oh yeah! Lin Sheng laughed loudly, took the skill scroll and used it directly. His Stealth skill was also one of the Thief classs inherited skills. Now he had two inherited skills of the Thief class, taking him another step closer to becoming a Thief; This boss is not bad. It gave each of the three of us a useful skill. The last one is mine. Song Jian looked at the white glowing skill book in his hand and a smile appeared on his face; Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Black Fist Arena Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Black Fist Arena Translator: 549690339 Skill: Engineering; Skill Book, Effects: Upon use, the skill Engineering can be learned, allowing for the creation of various engineering apparatus. Though the description was simple, it filled Song Jian with overwhelming joy. If it wasnt for them currently stuck in this sub-level, Song Jian wouldve wanted to immediately return to Manor Castle and craft the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade. This was his secret weapon, akin to a Rocket Launcher, that could easily deal with bosses by tossing just a few grenades. Brother Song, it seems a bit unfair to you. Your skill is of white grade, worse than ours. How about, we give you the remaining materials and you dont need to split them with us? Lin Sheng said, somewhat apologetically. Yes, Brother Song, we owe you big this time. It would be unfair if youre left with less. All these materials are yours. Moreover, this pick doesnt count. If the next boss drops something good, you still get the first choice. Gao Da Nian quickly added. Yes, indeed, weve all gotten good things this time. We cant let you lose out; our agreement about your first pick still stands for the next boss. Lin Sheng nodded, with a sincere look on his face. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng knew very well that without Song Jian, they couldnt even defeat the current boss, let alone the next one. To pass this level, theyd have to rely on Song Jian. Hehe, well, 1 wont stand on ceremony then. Song Jian chuckled and put the remaining seven or eight Engineering materials all into his inventory. All these materials were of white grade and useful for Engineering. Even if Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng kept them, theyd just end up being sold in the system shop. So, they might as well let it pass. After all, having a blue grade weapon and a silver grade Skill Scroll were already a bit embarrassing for them. After the three took a break, they headed towards the elevator. To be honest, Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian were a bit scared now. In this game, players only had one life. Death in the game meant a real-world death. Usually, they didnt dare to fight tough monsters. All they did was to slay weak, low-level monsters or gather materials to sell in the shop. This was considered the safest way to play the game. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng exchanged a glance, then their gaze fell on Song Jian. Screw it, winning will get us models in a club, losing well, at worst, we die. Whats there to be afraid of! Both of them seemed to adopt a devil-may-care attitude. Lin Sheng used the access card to open the elevator, and the three of them arrived on the third floor. When the elevator doors opened, the noise level soared unbelievably on the third floor, as if they had just arrived in another world. The third floors space was enormous, even bigger than the first and the second floor combined. It was well beyond the limit set by physics that Song Jian had previously learned. From the outside, the third floors area should be the same as the first and second floors. At this point, the third floor was surrounded by tiered seats filled with people. The excitement of the crowd was palpable, their faces streaked with insane ecstasy as they erupted in screams. In the middle of the third floor was a ring. In the ring, two burly men were fighting each other with everything they had. Every move of theirs targeted their opponents vital points. They were fighting as if squaring off against their fathers mortal enemy, ready to go down with him if necessary. Is that underground boxing? Lin Sheng widened his eyes in disbelief. Arent there a bit too many people here? Gao Da Nian looked around and frowned. There were already over five hundred spectators here, ordinary-looking people. But even ordinary people could be troublesome in such large numbers. On top of that, the fighters in the ring were Level 10 Elite Level Bosses. Gentlemen, weve been expecting you for a long time. Welcome to the Bloody Arena. Your match is next. Get ready! A gentlemanly-dressed man walked briskly up to the trio and politely greeted them. However, unmasked disdain flickered in his eyes. Hey, Brother Song, how about we take this fellow down first? Gao Da Nian gave a sly grin and a menacing look spread across his face. His hand gripped his newly acquired weapon. Dont be reckless, just check his level! Lin Sheng quickly held Gao Da Nian back, his forehead was slick with sweat, and his face was etched with fear. Damn, cant believe theres such a terrifying boss in this instance! Gao Da Nian was flabbergasted. He stammered as he backed away from the man before them. The man in front of them may look like a weak scholar, yet he was a Level 30 Elite Level Boss. This was the only information he deliberately shared. Other than his level, everything else was a string of question marks. The huge level gap made obtaining his full information almost impossible. Well see where he takes us, Song Jians heart pounded, but his face didnt betray any signs. Gentlemen, follow me. Youll be up on stage shortly, the man flashed a mockingly sneer, casually strolled towards a side corridor. Lets follow him! After Song Jian finished speaking, the three of them quickly followed after the man. In no time, the man led the trio to one side of the ring, where he found ten elite individuals sitting silently. Some of them were staring intently at the ring, others were scrutinizing their surroundings, assessing the competitors next to them. Hey, not everyone here is human, Lin Sheng whispered suddenly. Song Jian looked at the dozen Level 10 Elite Level Bosses. Sure enough, half of them werent human. Some had green faces and tusks, looking like the Beastmen from the game. Some had bodies of a man and heads of a tiger, resembling demons. Our, our opponents, arent these guys, right? Level 10 elite bosses Lin Sheng tasted bitterness in his mouth. He had never duelled a Level 10 Elite Boss before and didnt know if he could cope. We dont know if itll be the three of us together or one by one! Gao Da Nians hand, clutching his weapon, was also covered in sweat drop. He felt a pit in his stomach, despite being a Level 7 player, he had never fought a Level 10 Elite Boss. Phew! Song Jian took a deep breath, and solemnly shook his head, Instances wont give us a task that exceeds our skill level. If they really want us to go on the stage, we must have a chance of success. This is not an open-world area, its an instance! After hearing what Song Jian said, Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian felt slightly relieved. Indeed, instances required a minimum level of 5, so any player at level 5 or above should stand a chance of making it through the instance. There wouldnt be a challenge that you cant survive from . While the three were discussing, the fight on the stage had ended. One of the fighters lay in a pool of blood, while the other was full of bloody wounds, with his eye swollen badly, but he was the final winner. Absolutely incredible! Absolutely incredible! A sharp voice echoed around the third floor, In the next round, dear spectators, you will witness a grand visual feast. Our three chosen ones will challenge our competition! Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Its My Turn Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Its My Turn Translator: 549690339 Jia Ke Si has issued a challenge to Song Jian, who without any second thoughts, readily accepted it. Im willing to accept your challenge! Song Jian immediately exclaimed. System: Battle profession teacher Jia Ke Si has issued a challenge to you: Arena Battle; Task requirement: Defeat weapon master Jia Ke Si in the arena and gain his acknowledgement; Task reward: Gain Jia Ke Sis trust and he will share information about the profession Weapon Master; Task penalty: Your favorability level with battle profession teacher Jia Ke Si will drop to indifference. Brother Song, whats this ? asked Gao Da Nian, his brows slightly furrowed with confusion. Didnt these two consider themselves opponents? How have they ended up in conversation? Brother Song, have you been given a hidden quest? Lin Sheng asked, with an expression of surprise on his face. Hehe, its not exactly a hidden quest, its my main quest this time! Song Jian laughed. Main quest? Isnt the main task to build a safe house? Lin Sheng asked in confusion. Gao Da Nian suddenly grew excited, energetically clapping Lin Shengs shoulder and saying, Song Brother has already successfully built a safe house! What, youve already done it? Lin Sheng hastily crowded Song Jian and pressed on, Brother Song, you are like my big brother, share with me the secret behind successfully building a safe house! Yeah, Brother Song, please share with us some of your experiences, Gao Da Nian said with an expectant expression. After we clear the copy, come to my safe house as guests and Ill explain everything, Song Jian said with a smile. Thats great! Just then, a white light suddenly shot out from the three of them and Jia Ke Si. With a flash of light, all four appeared in the arena. Oh, forgot to tell you guys, during a weapons battle, only melee weapons can be used, ranged weapons cannot, the guide said in their ears, while standing under the arena with a sneaky smile on his face. Darn it, you Lin Sheng was instantly alarmed. Lin Sheng, calm down! Gao Da Nian held Lin Sheng back. No problem, Lin Sheng, only melee, then only melee. Song Jian looked grim. His rocket launcher had been rendered useless, and couldnt be used. My hand crossbow was also prohibited! Gao Da Nian said grumpily. He had a ranged attack weapon of white-quality, which didnt do much damage, often only acting as bait for monsters, but now he found he couldnt even move it. Go ahead! Jia Ke Si, waving a bronze lamp post in his hand, said to the three. Lin Sheng immediately entered stealth mode, Gao Da Nian charged at Jia Ke Si with his enormous wrench, and Song Jian, clutching a dagger, activated his special skill: a crimson crosshair began scanning Jia Ke Si. Two seconds later, the crosshair disappeared, and Song Jians heart sank; he hadnt discovered any of Jia Ke Sis weak points. Earth Teeth Assault! With no other choice, Song Jian initiated his Earth Teeth Assault, forming a tusk-shaped energy mass which whooshed through the air towards Jia Ke Si. Challenge! Jia Ke Si roared, leaping a good three to four meters into the air and flinging himself at Gao Da Nian. At the peak of his jump, a tusk-shaped energy mass flashed beneath his feet. Thump- A loud collision sound echoed as Jia Ke Sis bronze lamp post collided heavily with Gao Da Nians wrench, dealing over sixty points of damage, as indicated by the number floating above Gao Da Nians head. This guy isnt weak! Gao Da Nian swung his wrench, blocking Jia Ke Sis weapon and aiming a heavy blow at him. Damn, he dodged it! Lin Sheng, who was in stealth mode, was stupefied. How could the bulky Jia Ke Si be so agile, jumping three to four meters high? Dodge it? Not so easy, unless he can truly fly! Smirking, Lin Sheng clutched his Tusk Fang Stinger and lunged at Jia Ke Si. Shhh- The sound of energy cutting through the air suddenly grew louder. The tusk-shaped energy mass at the edge of the arena miraculously turned around and headed towards Jia Ke Sis back. The Earth Teeth Assault skill could only attack targets standing on the ground, but it had a benefit: it could lock onto the target, tracking them no matter how they tried to dodge. However, when the target launched into the air, the Earth Teeth Assault skill wouldnt disappear immediately, but after the target had been in the air for three seconds. If the target merely jumped, they couldnt evade it. Jia Ke Sis previous skill had allowed him to jump high but did not enable him to hover in the air, so the Earth Teeth Assault skill had been firmly locked onto him. As Jia Ke Si battled with Gao Da Nian, the sharp sound of the energy mass grew nearer from behind. Just as Jia Ke Si prepared to evade, Gao Da Nian grinned slyly and swung his wrench towards him. A white light flashed and the wrench teeth opened wide, firmly gripping Jia Ke Sis weapon. Restraining Strike, it can hold the opponents weapon for three seconds, interrupting the release of the opponents skills, and has a certain chance to damage the opponents weapon! Jia Ke Sis movements came to a halt, and he couldnt activate any skills. Boom- The tusk-shaped energy mass slammed into Jia Ke Sis back. Just then, Lin Sheng appeared behind Jia Ke Si, his dagger lashing out like a poisonous snake towards his back. Backstab! Dealing 150% + 15 weapon damage! As damage was taken, a golden light appeared above Jia Ke Sis head. This was the unique chain skill point of the rogue profession. If five were accumulated, then the ultimate skill could be released, causing a large amount of damage. Unfortunately, Lin Sheng did not yet possess a skill book for the rogues finisher. Within the first few moments of engagement, Jia Ke Sis vitality points had already been depleted by over a hundred, but Jia Ke Si did not waver at all. As he had a mask on, his expression couldnt be discerned. Song Jian was also flourishing his dagger, leaving a deep cut on Jia Ke Sis arm, the blood splattering. Once the three-second period was up, a strong wind began swirling around Jia Ke Si, and all the damage inflicted on him turned into zeroes. Invincible defense? A surprised look appeared on Song Jians face as he swiftly backed away. How can there be such an outrageous skill! Seeing a string of MISS popping up above Jia Ke Sis head, Lin Sheng also swiftly dodged to the side. Now, its my turn! No sooner had Jia Ke Sis deep voice died down than his bronze lamp post smashed heavily into Song Jian. Instantly, an over eighty-point critical damage floated above Song Jians head; concurrently, a dizzy symbol appeared above Song Jians head, he was left immobilized, unable to move. Brother Song, watch out! Lin Shengs face changed, and he hastily lunged at Jia Ke Si. Gao Da Nian was hesitant for a moment. He only had about sixty percent of his vitality points left. If the earlier strike had hit him, he would have been on the brink of death. But eventually, gritting his teeth, Gao Da Nian swung his wrench and slammed it hard on Jia Ke Sis head. Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Chapter 143: You Know Nothing about Power Chapter 143: Chapter 143: You Know Nothing about Power Translator: 549690339 Song Jians recent Earth Teeth Assault move has successfully drawn Jia Ke Sis wrath towards him, repeatedly striking him with the brass lantern post in his hand; However, fortunately, Jia Ke Sis immunity to damage only lasted for a short two or three seconds before disappearing, easing the concerns of Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian; The three of them circled Jia Ke Si, constantly attacking him. They had developed a somewhat tacit understanding in their advances and retreats. Regardless of who Jia Ke Si attacked, the targeted person would cease their attack and dodge relentlessly; the other two, in turn, would focus all their attack skills on Jia Ke Si. When Jia Ke Sis aggro shifted, another person would take over dodging. Regardless, there were always two people fully launching their capacity on him. This strategy continuously depleted Jia Ke Sis Vitality Points; The chubby commentator at the side did not seem very pleased with Jia Ke Si, often ridiculing him in his commentary; Oh, the tall Devotee has harshly struck our Weapons Master again! His weapon looks like a wrench. It appears that this Devotee specializes in repairs! the chubb commentator exclaimed in an exaggerated tone: Even our Weapons Master, who supposedly excels in handling all weapons, would probably find this wrench extremely unfamiliar. Look! Hes striking again, hitting Jia Ke Si right in the head. Oh dear, I can feel the pain just from watching, I wonder what Jia Ke Si is feeling We have three Devotees here, with levels ranging from ten at the highest to merely six at the lowest, while Jia Ke Si is a level 10 elite. Its rumored that Jia Ke Si is called a killing machine on the battlefield, but today, it seems our killing machine has lost his sharpness. I think we ought to oil him up a little Jia Ke Sis Vitality Points have dropped below 70%. Meanwhile, the lowest Vitality Points of the three Devotees is still above 80%. My god, could it be that our Weapons Master is about to be defeated by three Devotees? Maybe he should change his weapon instead of continually using his brass lantern post The commentators words incited an uproar of laughter from the audience, who began hurling insults at Jia Ke Si; Jia Ke Si, are you so old that you can no longer wield a blade? A spectator stood on his seat, cupping his hands around his mouth to amplify his shout; Three effeminate Devotees managed to push you to such an extent, Jia Ke Si, you should come down and stop making a fool of yourself! We want to see the Blood Queen. Jia Ke Si, sit your ass back down. What the hell are you trying to play The cacophony from the surrounding audience was like a raging sea. However, the three men on the arena felt an increasing pressure. They discovered that Jia Ke Sis movements seemed to be getting faster; Damn it, is it my illusion? His movements are twice as fast as they were at the beginning! Gao Da Nian shouted. He could no longer attack Jia Ke Si, and could only devote himself to resisting Jia Ke Sis attacks; Clang, clang, clang- While Jia Ke Si was attacking Gao Da Nian, he still had the energy to fend off the attacks from Song Jian and Lin Sheng. This change made their hearts sink, their faces turning grim; Indeed, his attack speed is accelerating. We should back off a little; he still has a lot of Vitality Points left! Lin Sheng shouted loudly; We cant back down. If we let him build momentum, well all die here on the stage! Song Jian yelled, his dagger continuously thrusting towards Jia Ke Si; At present, the three of them could barely suppress Jia Ke Si. Withdrawing now and letting Jia Ke Si gain momentum would make trying to suppress him again ten, even a hundred times harder; Charged Strike! Jia Ke Si growled, the surface of the brass lamp post in his hand exuded a milky white aura. The glow intensified as he raised the lamp post, ruthlessly smashing it towards Song Jians head; This post was as heavy as a thousand catties and gave Song Jian an irresistible feeling, as if a mountain was hanging above his head and about to fall.; Run! Song Jian shouted, hurriedly throwing himself to the side; Boom- The lamp post plunged onto the floor of the arena, causing a loud rumble and forming a large hole in its wake. The aura exploded, sending Gao Da Nian and the others flying; Having lost control of their bodies, the three of them were tossed high into the air, and then fell in disarray towards the periphery of the arena; Jump Slash! Jia Ke Si retracted his brass lamp post and his body followed suit jumping high, swinging the post towards Song Jian in mid-air, about to fall; Boom! This time, Song Jian had no way to dodge, his shoulder taking the full force of the hit. A noise of cracking bones was followed by a sharp pain in his right shoulder, then numbness took over; Damn it! Song Jian muttered, sending a silver Sword Qi towards Jia Ke Sis chest with his left index finger; A three-meter-long silver Sword Qi passed through Jia Ke Sis chest, a meter-long Sword Qi protruding from his back; Whoosh- The Sword Qi disappeared after a second. Song Jian was slammed hard onto the arena, and his left arm caved in as the Tusk Fang Stinger rolled away from his palm; Detonate! On the floor of the arena, Song Jian, unable to treat his injured right arm, shouted sternly; A blast of green smoke burst open from Jia Ke Sis body, making his arch-enemy, already severely injured in the chest, fall to his knees on the arena floor; Jia Ke Sis blood volume had now fallen below 50%. Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian glanced at each other, rushing towards Jia Ke Si, who had sunk to his knees on the arena floor. All their weapons were aimed at Jai Ke Sis back; Song Jian swung his right arm and a white light fell on his shoulder. Instantly, the broken bone status disappeared, and his right shoulder returned to normal. However, the lost Vitality Points couldnt be restored; That previous strike had blown away nearly a hundred of Song Jians Vitality Points. His Vitality Points are now slightly over 160, like Jia Ke Si, dropping below the 50% mark; Squish- Boom! Lin Shengs dagger brutally stabbed into Jia Ke Sis back and Gao Da Nians wrench hit his neck; Two damage points, over twenty each, floated above Jia Ke Sis head; You lot know nothing of true power! Jia Ke Si muttered, slowly getting up, his body still shaking; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Jia Ke Si began to swing his brass lamp post. As it spun above his head, its aura flared. Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian were startled and hurriedly dodged backward. Their Vitality Points were also barely over a hundred. If the previous Jump Slash had been aimed at them, they would have been killed instantly; Vroom- To everyones shock, the brass lamp post in Jia Ke Sis hand transformed into the formidable Square Sky Halberd. Its crescent-shaped blades and spearhead glinted threateningly in the light; Take this! Jia Ke Si roared defiantly. The Square Sky Halberd in his hand emitted a piercing whistling sound, speeding towards Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian; Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Knights Faith Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Knights Faith Translator: 549690339 The Square Sky Halberd in Jia Ke Sis hands swings with a roar, creating a two-meter distance that prevents Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian from advancing. From afar, all they could see was a swirl of white light around Jia Ke Si; This guys skill with the Square Sky Halberd is too good! Gao Da Nian, struggling to defend himself with a wrench, could not find an opportunity to attack; Lin Sheng was forced to edge towards the edge of the ring. The entirety of the ring, being 5 meters wide and 8 meters long, was now almost one-third dominated by the swings of Jia Ke Sis Square Sky Halberd; Brother Song, think of something! Lin Sheng anxiously pleaded; Song Jian picked up the Tusk Fang Stinger again, right hand pressing against the floor; Earth Teeth Assault! A tusks-like Qi mass rushed towards Jia Ke Si. Jia Ke Si bellowed, his body violently spinning, the Square Sky Halberd in his hand whisked upwards. A white force burst from the Halberd, colliding with the tusks-like Qi mass, the impact shaking the entire ring; After switching weapons, hes like a different person. Even Lv Bu isnt this exaggerated. Song Jian couldnt help but widen his eyes; In his hands, the Square Sky Halberd, after an expansive swing, has astonishingly transformed into a large axe, hacking towards the others; Da Nian, see how he uses the axe, then look at yourself! Lin Sheng, dodging like a monkey, scornfully said to Gao Da Nian; This guy, he must have a proficiency in long-handle weapons, and it mustnt be a low level. Gao Da Nians face turns red, wielding his wrench against the large axe of Jia Ke Si; Jia Ke Si pulled back the battle axe and then launched a fierce blow towards Gao Da Nian. At the same time, the axe turned into a long spear, formed from solid steel with the spear tip alone measuring over a yard; Control! Gao Da Nian, facing the spear tip just a foot from his forehead, broke into a cold sweat. If it wasnt for the default Control skill of his weapon, that strike would have pierced his skull; Jia Ke Si, gripping the long spear and pulling it back aggressively, forced Gao Da Nian to stumble forwards but he resolutely held on. Jia Ke Si didnt dare to let go because once he lost his weapon, he would no longer be a weapon master; Lin Sheng and Song Jian wouldnt waste the three-second window. They took the opportunity to attack Jia Ke Sis back relentlessly. Song Jians Tusk Fang Stinger shone with a silver light, Invisible Sword Qi surged towards the dagger as if it was free, every strike carried at least thirty points of Invisible Sword Qi; With the sharpness of the Invisible Sword Qi, Jia Ke Sis defense was easily broken. Numbers over fifty started popping above Jia Ke Sis head indicating the damage he had received; In those three seconds, Song Jian and Lin Sheng had inflicted at least two hundred points of damage on Jia Ke Si; Watch out! Gao Da Nian bellowed, his body staggering backward; Jia Ke Si regained his freedom, swung the spear with both hands, and with a swoosh, he swung it towards his back. During the sweep, the spear changed back into a Mo Dao. The heavy Mg Dao split the air and swept towards their waists. If hit, Song Jian and Lin Sheng could possibly be sliced into two halves; Plop- Lin Shengs figure suddenly exploded into a cloud of black mist. To the naked eye, a translucent figure violently leapt back from the smoke, jumping at least three meters away; Song Jian, watching the Mo Dao approach, found his mind going blank. He felt like death was only half a step away; Knights faith! A milky-white force field appeared around Song Jian, like an eggshell, protecting him. This was a skill afforded by his secondary weapon, the Guardians Sword, that could instantly form a force field with 500 defense points. The shield can last for 10 seconds and if it gets broken in under 10 seconds, it will automatically restore 30% of Song Jians vitality points; Bang- The strangers sword fiercely hacked at the psychic shield, causing a significant indentation in it. Song Jians waist was less than five inches away from the blade, but in the end, he managed to withstand this move from Jia Ke Si. No, this is impossible! Jia Ke Si mumbled on about the impossibility, but his strangers sword swirled violently in his hand, then fiercely struck down again. Boom- The psychic shield was eventually overpowered and shattered. Song Jian rolled like a donkey towards the edge of the arena, his body harshly slamming against the barricade rope at the edge. Song Jian, who was initially left with only a hundred and more Vitality Points, saw his Vitality Points surge sharply, restoring more than a hundred and ten points. Backstab! Just then, Lin Shengs figure was like a ghost, transforming into a ray of gray light, rushing towards Jia Ke Sis back. His speed increased greatly, leaving behind a trail of afterimages while running. Splat! A jet of blood burst forth from Jia Ke Sis back. Lin Sheng had landed a hit and quickly retreated a great distance, widening the gap between him and Jia Ke Si. Jia Ke Si reacted quickly. At the moment of the attack, the strangers sword in his hand immediately turned into a slender seedling knife, swiping upwards behind him at great speed. Lin Sheng touched the shallow knife mark from the tip of his nose to his forehead, his eyes filled with fear. If he was a fraction of a second slower, Jia Ke Sis blade would have split Lin Shengs abdomen open. At this point, Jia Ke Sis Vitality Points had already dropped below 10%, but he didnt seem to be losing momentum, instead showing a sense of invigoration as the fight went on. His attack speed had increased significantly, and he swung his weapon so swiftly that it was hard to catch a glimpse. Both hands appeared blurry. Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian didnt even dare to fight Jia Ke Si face-to-face anymore. They constantly maneuvered around the rim of the arena, looking for an opportunity. When Jia Ke Si leaped towards Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian, the two of them immediately turned tail and ran, their actions almost identical. Hearts Eye! Gleaming from Song Jians eyes, a crimson crosshair began to continuously probe Jia Ke Sis body. Earth Teeth Assault! The Tusk Fang Stinger energy orb moved along an arc on the arena floor, chasing after Jia Ke Si, who at this point was hot on Lin Shengs trail, periodically using the Leap Chop skill to strike at him. At this point, Lin Sheng had used some skill to greatly increase his movement speed, leaving behind an afterimage at least two to three meters long. Each time, he managed to dodge Jia Ke Sis attack by a hairs breadth. Brother Song, my speed boost can only last six more seconds. Save me! Lin Sheng shouted as he dodged, his face covered in sweat and looking very anxious. Gao, how long until you can use your weapon skill? Song Jian shouted. Five seconds! Gao Da Nian, who was chasing after Jia Ke Si, shouted back. Boom- The Earth Teeth Assault skill fiercely hit Jia Ke Sis back. Damage above sixty points burst from atop Jia Ke Sis head, and he staggered forward. His Vitality Points are less than a hundred and fifty. Hang in there! Song Jian shouted, leaping towards Jia Ke Si. Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 145 Victory Chapter 145: Chapter 145 Victory Translator: 549690339 The crimson crosshair kept moving across Jia Ke Si, bringing joy to Song Jians heart. With his experience, the longer the crosshair existed, the higher chance it had of finding a weakness. Sure enough, the crosshair finally stopped on Jia Ke Sis left waist, indicating a red area about the size of a palm. Lin Sheng, Gao Da Nian, attack Jia Ke Sis left waist! Song Jian yelled aloud. Bro, I cant stop! Lin Sheng howled in desperation. His dodge skill had improved by more than 80% with his increase in speed. Otherwise, he wouldve died long ago under Jia Ke Sis raging flurry of attacks. Jia Ke Sis attacks were rapid and tight, with his weapon swirling above Lin Shengs head. It was emitting intense energy as it relentlessly pursued Lin Sheng. Although Gao Da Nian could attack Jia Ke Si, he was too slow to catch up with the speedier Lin Sheng and Jia Ke Si. He could only follow behind them, eating their dust. If the arena wasnt so small, he wouldve lost sight of them already. Run this way! Song Jian bellowed. Lin Shengs figure drastically curved, managing to dodge Jia Ke Sis attack by rolling and crawling. A chilly blade mark remained in the air. Damn, I shouldve not executed the Backstab skill earlier, Lin Sheng gritted his teeth, muttering to himself. The last Backstab had dealt terrifying critical damage, causing Jia Ke Si to focus his aggro on him. Seeing that the speed-boost effect only had three seconds left, Lin Sheng panicked. Hearing Song Jians voice, Lin Sheng didnt hesitate and immediately ran towards Song Jians location. Brother Song, save me! Lin Sheng screamed, with a hint of whining. Song Jian stood to the left, clutching the Tusk Fang Stinger securely in his hand. Lin Sheng dashed past Song Jian, with Jia Ke Si chasing behind him, swinging his weapon. The weapon had again transformed into a brass lamppost. The huge lamppost whizzed through the air, leaving a replica mark as it aimed for Lin Shengs retreating back. Right then, Song Jians dagger pierced towards Jia Ke Sis left waist like a venomous snake, similar to a predatory cobra striking a fleeting bird. Splat- The Tusk Fang Stinger accurately stabbed into Jia Ke Sis left waist, the spot that was recognized as his weak point. In reality, it was also an old injury of Jia Ke Si. This offensive tore through Jia Ke Sis defense. The blade penetrated a third of the way in before being arrested by Jia Ke Sis muscles. The gushing blood painted half of Song Jians body red, making him look like a blood man. Jia Ke Si issued a pained growl, originally intended to strike in front. Now, the brass lamppost curved to strike at Song Jian who was occupying Jia Ke Sis left side, leaving a deep mark on the arena floor that was more than a foot long. It went from bottom to top. The wind roared, the chilly energy slashed Song Jians face, leaving multiple bloody marks. A thought raced through Song Jians mind. He wouldnt be able to dodge this blow anyhow. If so, he could only counter Song Jian let out a low growl as he focused all his strength into his hands. His hands firmly grasped the handle of the dagger and his whole body pressed forward. Squelch- Another gush of blood shot out as the entire dagger blade sunk into flesh. Song Jian even pushed Jia Ke Sis body and threw himself forward a few steps. Thump- The brass lamppost left a mark in the air before fiercely landing on Song Jians shoulder. His right shoulder, which had already recovered, once more made a cracking sound akin to a fracture. Over a hundred points of critical damage floated above Song Jians head and his vitality points gone down significantly, making hearts shudder. Pin down! Gao Da Nian, who had been relentlessly chasing, also joined the battle. On seeing the damage over Song Jians head, Gao Da Nians eyes turned red. The wrench in his hand smashed fiercely onto Jia Ke Si. Clink- The wrench heads screw rotated automatically. Its jaws resembled a beasts gaping mouth, firmly gripping the brass lamppost held by Jia Ke Si. Lin Sheng! Gao Da Nian roared, his face distorted. Deathblow! Lin Shengs figure shot out like a specter. Although the speed boost effect had worn off, his action of pouncing on Jia Ke Si was still as swift as a leopard. Lin Shengs vitality point, which was more than 80% restored, plummeted like a dam had been breached. His defense and resistance also dropped to zero. All his attributes had been converted into attack power as they converged onto Lin Shengs strike. If this wasnt the final boss, if Jia Ke Si wasnt already nearing death, Lin Sheng wouldnt have used this move! If he used this move and the enemy didnt die, Lin Sheng would be the one to die! A critical damage value of over 180 points appeared above Jia Ke Sis head. Jia Ke Si was now left with under a hundred vitality points. Lin Shengs explosive damage was enough to kill him. Song Jian withdrew his dagger and sat on the arena floor. Gao Da Nian released the wrench and collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. Lin Sheng was in worse condition, like a lump of goo lying on the arena. If not for the gentle rise and fall of his chest, he might have been mistaken for a corpse. Do you know what the ultimate weapon is? Jia Ke Si suddenly spoke. Dammit, this guy isnt dead yet! The pretending-to-be-dead Lin Sheng was startled and quickly rolled towards the edge of the arena. Gao Da Nian bounced up from the arena floor like a spring. He grabbed his wrench and held it protectively in front of his chest. Song Jians face also revealed a surprised expression, looking towards Jia Ke Sis overhead vitality points. Now, Jia Ke Sis vitality points were only left with one point; moreover, it seemed to be locked and wouldnt decrease further. Ladies and Gentlemen! Lets cheer! Our three warriors have predictedly beaten Jia Ke Si, the one who calls himself weapon master but is often overlooked! The chubby commentator roared. However, the surrounding audience didnt seem too impressed and collectively let out boos. To become a weapon master, you must be proficient with all sorts of weapons. Just now, 1 demonstrated how to switch among different weapons and how to ingeniously connect their use. If you wish to take up the profession of weapon master, come find me. Jia Ke Si said slowly, glancing at Song Jian. System: You have found a combat profession mentor and learned about the weapon master profession. Main quest progress: 3/10; Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Treasure Chest Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Treasure Chest Translator: 549690339 Brother Song, if we didnt kill him, did we waste our time? Lin Sheng asked with a grieving face, his Vitality Points had only recovered to about one-tenth; I dont know either! Song Jians Vitality Points were also low, just over a hundred. If they continued to fight, he would probably be unable to withstand Jia Ke Sis critical hit; Did we win? Arent there any rewards? Gao Da Nian asked, gasping for breath with a puzzled expression. Jia Ke Si nodded at Song Jian, holding the brass column in his arms, and slowly walked towards the stage; In this battle, Song Jian also gained something, at least he completed a part of the main task. He didnt expect that a boss he encountered in a dungeon could be leading his battle career tutor. The game was becoming more and more interesting. Would he encounter similar monsters in the wild in the future? When the battle ended, the surrounding audience didnt seem to buy it. They were cursing wildly and throwing junk at the ring like a rainstorm. The usher man walked up to the stage and just as he stepped onto the stage, the surrounding audience suddenly fell silent. The usher man quietly swept a glance at the surroundings. All the audience sat down quietly, with their hands on their knees, sitting just like elementary school students; Since the Gods Chosen have been ultimately victorious, 1 will be the one to open the reward chest for them! The usher man said leisurely; At this moment, a giant chest more than half a person tall suddenly appeared in the center of the ring, shining with a golden light, dazzling and eye-catching; This is a reward given by the gods to the Gods Chosen. Even we dont know what treasures are inside the chest. Do any audience members want to bet on the quality of the treasures inside? Silver quality and above is a big explosion, blue quality and below is a big drop. Now there are five minutes, and everyone is free to place bets. A big explosion pays three to one, a big drop pays one to one point two! The fat commentator shouted opportunistically; Big drop, I bet they will get junk! One of the audience members waved the Doomsday Coins in their hands and roared loudly; Big drop, definitely a big drop! The surrounding audience also let out roars, it seems that none of these NPCs had a good impression of the so-called Gods Chosen; Sir, if we had lost just now, we wouldnt have died either, would we? Lin Sheng suddenly approached the usher man and asked quietly. Of course. The usher man glanced at Lin Sheng, a look of curiosity flashed through his eyes, and he smiled: It was just a sparring match just now, which would automatically lock your last drop of Vitality Points. If it were a life and death battle, then you would have to resign to fate! Kid, 1 think youd be perfect as a king in the shadows. When you reach level ten, come find me in the true difficulty. If you can clear the true difficulty dungeon, 1 might give you some extra rewards. The usher man looked up and down at Lin Sheng and said with a grin; True difficulty? The three of them looked at each other and froze at the same time; Of course, what youve just cleared is the simple difficulty. There is also a hard difficulty behind it. Once youve beaten the hard difficulty, you can choose to enter the true difficulty. However, by that time, with your current strength, Im afraid The usher mans mouth slightly curled up, and he said in a low voice: You will die miserably! This is just the simple difficulty? Oh my God! Gao Da Nian took a deep breath and whispered in lingering fear: This dungeon is simply perverted. I dont plan to come back before level io, no, level 15. Song Jian shook his head slightly, with his strength, he was simply no match for Jia Ke Si in the end, even if he had been allowed to use ranged weapons, he wouldnt have been Jia Ke Sis opponent. Jia Ke Sis speed got faster and faster towards the end, and he couldnt even see the moves. It was simply perverted; Lin Sheng looked at the usher man with a difficult expression on his face. It seemed the usher man was another hidden task for him, which might be related to his career choice. But the true difficulty Lin Sheng sighed, he was still far from level 10, he would see when the time comes, maybe by the time he reaches level 10, his strength would have changed drastically. Five minutes passed quickly, and the timer on the chest was down to the last few seconds; Most of the audience bet that the three of them would get a big drop in their rewards, but this was something no one could control, it all depended on their luck; The usher man walked to the front of the chest quickly, placed his hand on the chest, and soon, the chest let out a crisp click sound. The lid slowly opened, and immediately, a silver light bloomed from inside the chest; Instantly, the entire arena was boiling, and most of the audience members who bought the big drop bet stood up, cursing and tearing their betting slips into pieces and throwing them towards the stage. However, most of the betting slips eventually landed on the heads of the front-row audience, like a snowfall covering the entire arena; A few of the audience members, who took an unusual route and bought the big explosion, had a slight smile on their faces, holding the betting slips tightly in their hands. A three-to-one payout, such odds havent appeared in a long time; Although betting on the big explosion paid three-to-one, the arena obviously made a fortune this time. The usher man also had a slight smile on his face, and the fat commentator was even happier, waving his arms and legs, shouting something on the stage. Excitement shone in the eyes of Song Jian and the others, as they had never seen silver quality items before. Song Jian had only seen one once in the hands of Li Keer, the games sweetheart; A silver quality plate armor chest piece! The usher man took out a half-plate armor first from the chest and smiled slightly at the three of them: Your luck is not bad, this level 10 silver quality chest armor has a very good attribute! The chest piece was passed around among the three, finally landing in Song Jians hands; Although Lin Shengs eyes were filled with envy, he knew that the chest piece was too heavy to wear and would be more of a burden than a benefit to him, who was seeking agility; Song Jian looked at the chest piece, thought for a while, and threw it directly to Gao Da Nian. This equipment was not suitable for him. In his mind, the equipment suitable for him should be leather armor or light chain mail, anything heavier would affect his agility; For, for me? Gao Da Nian had a surprised expression on his face. Maybe this was the only silver quality equipment in the chest. Although Gao Da Nian was also very envious, he had already agreed that Song Jian had the right to choose first. In his opinion, Song Jian would definitely choose this silver quality equipment; You take it, this equipment is most suitable for you! Song Jian shook his head and said. If it werent for Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng, he wouldnt have been able to complete this dungeon, especially the final Jia Ke Si; At this point, Song Jian had already considered Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng his partners, even if he could sell this equipment for thousands of Doomsday Coins by just announcing it on the radio. Since Gao Da Nian was the most suitable among the three to wear this equipment, Song Jian would give it to him; However, even after taking out the chest piece, the silver light inside the chest still hadnt weakened much, it seemed that there was at least one more silver quality equipment inside. Song Jian was filled with anticipation for this; Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Portable Pharmaceutical Workbench Chapter 147: Chapter 147: Portable Pharmaceutical Workbench Translator: 549690339 | Oh, it looks like you guys have good luck. Theres even a silver-quality equipment inside 1 The guide looked at the three of them in surprise, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes, secretly thinking: Are the favored ones really so blessed? You should know that the reason why the casino has a big payout of three to one is mainly because the probability of losing in the final reward is higher. Many people win in the casino, but often dont even get a single blue-quality equipment. If theres a green-quality one, its considered good luck. Most of them are white-quality equipment. What the guide didnt expect was that this fighting club dungeon had been cleared countless times by NPCs in other places, but here, in this Zombie City, it was Song Jian and his friends first time clearing it, so the rewards were naturally different. Soon, the guide took out a bead emitting a silver light from the treasure chest. This bead was only the size of a fingertip, round and smooth, like a pearl. Its a hidden weapon, and its attributes are top-notch! The guide glanced at the attributes of the bead in his hand, with a trace of greed in his eyes. Even at level 30, he found the beads attributes tempting. Soul Shattering Bead (Silver): Hidden weapon, off-hand weapon, equipped effect: Agility + 2, attack speed increased by 15%; Special effect 1: Causes 80 damage to targets within 30 meters, causing 3 seconds of stun effect; Special effect 2: Charging (passive), after equipping this item, critical hit rate increases by 1% every 60 seconds, up to 100%, after dealing damage to a target, it needs to be charged again; Special effect 3: This item can automatically return to the equipment slot 10 seconds after use; Special effect 4: This item has a guaranteed hit attribute, with priority; Equipment requirement: Level 10. Can be taken out of the game: No. What a pity, this hidden weapon requires an off-hand equipment slot, otherwise, its rank could have been raised to the gold rank. The guide shook his head slightly, with a somewhat regretful tone. Ordinary hidden weapons are usually placed in the inventory, and most of them are single-use items, disappearing after being used. However, this Soul Shattering Bead has the attributes of equipment, placed in the off-hand equipment slot, can enhance attributes, and even has the ability to auto retrieve itself. It can be compared to a silver-quality off-hand weapon. Wow, this is a good item! Gao Da Nian looked somewhat envious. Although his main weapon was a two-handed polearm, he could still place an item on his main and off-hand slots. Each player can freely switch between three weapons. This equipment tempted Song Jian as well. He couldnt use the chest armor he found earlier, so he gave it up, but this off-hand weapon, though it conflicted with his green-quality Guardians Sword, seemed like a shame not to take. Seeing Lin Shengs eager desire, Song Jian smiled faintly, holding the Soul Shattering Bead and said, Theres still equipment inside the treasure chest, lets see what the next one is!'' The opening of the treasure chest was still emitting a silver light, and the guides eyes showed shock. One reward consisting of three silver-quality equipment was unprecedented in the hundreds of battles they had seen. Theres another silver*quality equipment. Your luck is really The guide was somewhat speechless. Such gains even made him a little tempted. The third piece of equipment was a small silver-lit briefcase. This is The guide s eyes were filled with astonishment as he stared intently at the small briefcase in his hand. A portable, mobile alchemy workbench? Alchemy workbench? Song Jians heart moved. He had learned two auxiliary skills, one was the blueprint for the T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenade, which couldnt be used due to lack of engineering at the time, and before obtaining the blueprint, Song Jian had learned alchemy first, even getting a potion formula for the Wealmess Potion. However, he still hadnt crafted it due to a lack of an item like the Engineering Crafting Table.11 I didnt expect that this dungeon would bring me both of the missing auxiliary tools. Should I choose the Soul Shattering Bead or this mobile, portable alchemy workbench? Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Lin Sheng wasnt too interested in the alchemy workbench. He briefly looked at the workbenchs attributes, curled his lips, and gave up on the item, with his eyes fixed on the Soul Shattering Bead in Song Jians hand, showing a pitiful expression. If the Soul Shattering Bead was placed in Gao Da Nian or Song Jians hands, it would at most be just another tool for drawing aggro, but in Lin Shengs hands, it could produce 200% of its effect. This equipment increased agility by 2 points and attack speed by 15%, and none of its special effects were useless, all of them were first-class. Although the use of this Soul Shattering Bead would mean giving up an off-hand weapon, for Lin Sheng, he only needed a main-hand dagger for all his skills. This bead could even act as his trump card. Brother Song Lin Sheng looked at Song Jian pitifully, hoping he would choose the alchemy workbench. Silver equipment is common, but silver-quality workbenches, I havent seen one in decades. I didnt expect one to appear here. The guide shakes his head and speaks in a low voice. Song Jian looked up at the guide, weighed it for a while, and eventually handed the Soul Shattering Bead to Lin Sheng. Thanks, Brother Song! Lin Sheng was extremely happy. Although he couldnt equip it yet, looking at the attributes of the Soul Shattering Bead, he couldnt help but laugh foolishly. A level 10 off-hand weapon, not bad! Gao Da Nian spoke enviously. His silver-quality chest armor was also a level 10 equipment, but generally speaking, in the same rank of equipment, weapons were worth more than armor. Congratulations, you might become an alchemy master in the future! The guide laughed and handed the small briefcase to Song Jian. Song Jian gave a slight smile, nodding at him. Up to now, he still didnt know if choosing a silver-quality alchemy workbench was a wise decision. Bang* After the three silver-quality equipment were taken out, the treasure chest in the center of the ring suddenly burst, turning into light gold fragments and slowly disappearing in mid-air. As the treasure chest burst, the remaining items in it sprayed into the sky like a shower of celestial flowers. Wow, there are so many rewards! Gao Da Nian was amazed, watching the dozen or so items falling slowly from the sky. Theyre all wThite-quality items, mostly materials. Ugh, its so messy. Theres a bit of everything! Lin Sheng randomly grabbed an item, checked its attributes, and frowned slightly. Haha, lets not divide these items, whoever grabs them first gets them. Haha! Song Jian laughed heartily and leaped to grab an item and put it into his inventory. You guys are cheating! Gao Da Nian let out a strange cry and pounced towards the falling items in the sky. The guide gave a faint smile, looked at Lin Shengs back, and slowly walked towards the exit of the ring. Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Three-Eyed Zombie Chapter 148: Chapter 148: Three-Eyed Zombie Translator: 549690339 After Song Jian and his two companions had picked up all the remaining items, a few seconds passed, and their vision blurred, sending them into a feeling of weightlessness. Soon, the trio found themselves outside the entrance of the boxing gyms instance. Despite feeling fast within the instance, it was already nightfall, meaning they had been in there for several hours. However, the number of players awaiting outside hadnt decreased. Seeing the trio emerge, a wave of excitement swept through the waiting players, who promptly surged forward. Hey, there they are, there they are! How was the instance, you guys? Was it hard? Did you clear it? someone shouted. Yeah, was the monsters inside tough? What level were they? You can enter at level five, the monsters inside must start at level five too, right? How many bosses were there? The instance entrance was jam-packed with dozens of excited and shouting players; this being the first instance in the game, everyone was eager to know how long it would last. The previous End of the World supermarket had caused many players to withdraw in tears, and many players still had a task pending- procuring a supermarket membership card. Song Jian glanced at Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng, then upon subtle cue, his body transformed into a dark misty cloud and floated skyward. This was a special ability from the Night Slayer Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, allowing him to morph into Dark Cloud and fly at night. Song Jian had never used it before, but now it was the perfect means to escape. Otherwise, being surrounded by so many players, it would have required quite some effort to leave without killing everyone. Lin Sheng chuckled, signalled take care of yourself to Gao Da Nian, and instantly vanished into stealth mode, squeezing himself out of the crowd. Hey, hey, you guys cant just run off and leave me here alone, Gao Da Nian complained, pushing forward but the crowd was too thick. Several players were clinging onto his arms, grinning broadly and refusing to let him leave. Gao Da Nian almost wished he had a wrench to bash in the heads of the players blocking his way. Want to know? Why dont you all go in and see for yourselves? We cleared it, but only the easiest difficulty level. There are still two other difficulty levels C hard and real. There are three bosses inside, the weakest being level five elite and the strongest being level ten elite. Both the bosses and minions in there are much tougher than those outside. We just managed to clear it, barely surviving. Enough, enough, let me go. If you keep holding me up, Ill get angry! Gao Da Nian snapped impatiently. Hey, what kind of loot did you get in there? Show us what you got! someone shouted from within the crowd. Yeah, show us the gear you got, give us a peek! someone else chimed in, egging him on. By this time, Lin Sheng had already squeezed his way out and was watching from afar, chuckling at Gao Da Nian who was still stuck in the crowd. He disappeared into a nearby alley with another chuckle. Just a silver chestplate, alright? Now Im leaving, so move! Gao Da Nian revealed his silver-grade chestplate, the faint silver glow enveloping his upper body and drawing gasps of awe from the surrounding players. You should know, getting just a white-quality item is already considered lucky in the current game. If you had a green or blue-quality item, you could show off for a good while, considered top-tier. Many players had only heard of silver gear but have never seen it. What attributes does that chestplate have? Yeah, let us see. We just want to learn something. Some started instigating in the crowd, but Gao Da Nians face turned serious at this point. The attributes of ones gear were considered a players privacy. Even among good friends, it was frowned upon to ask to see each others gear attributes. No matter how amiable he was, Gao Da Nian wouldnt reveal all of his gear attributes in front of so many people. Hey, dont push it! Annoyance flickered onto Gao Da Nians face. He shook off the players gripping him, and a wave of people was knocked backward as if they were standing on cotton, stumbling and falling to the floor. Even though Gao Da Nian wasnt as strong as Song Jian, the difference was only marginal. Compared to the average levelling player, his strength was on a whole other level. When he made an effort, no one could stop him. With a wave of both his arms, a narrow path was cleared ahead. Seeing this, he snorted coldly and effortlessly pushed his way through the crowd. Despite his high strength attribute, Gao Da Nian couldnt help but break a sweat from the effort of forcing himself out of the crowd. Casting a look back at the stumbling players, he snorted coldly again, put away his chest plate and started to walk down another street. Meanwhile, Song Jian, having just used his Morphing into Dark Cloud ability for the first time, found the experience interesting. He aimlessly floated in the sky. Due to the darkness of the night, he could only make out vague shapes below. He noticed that more monsters, much larger in size, inhabited the city centre. Additionally, on top of almost every tall building, there will be one or several monsters quietly lying there, waiting for the moon to rise. All of these monsters were at least elite level bosses. Song Jian even noticed on top of the highest skyscraper, a boss of higher level, a Lord-ranked monster lazily lying there. If not for the occasional wagging of its tail, Song Jian would have barely noticed it. Seeing all these bosses on top of every skyscraper, Song Jian felt his heart pounding. He wondered just how many powerful monsters resided in this city and how difficult it would be for him to survive in the city with his current abilities, much less leaving this city to explore other areas. Just then, the cloud cover in the sky dissipated slowly, revealing a pale sickle moon. All at once, the entire city erupted with roars. The monsters perched on the top of the skyscrapers rose to their feet and began to howl at the moon. Specks of silver radiance descended from the moon. The monsters began to compete for this light, opening their mouths wide and inhaling deeply, each trying to attract more of the light to themselves. Song Jian, transformed into the dark cloud form, slowly drifted towards his Manor Castle. As he passed by a six-storey building, he noticed that there was even a boss atop this building. This boss looked no different from a human, except for a silver vertical eye in the centre of its forehead. Damn, even Erlang Shen has come out! Song Jian thought to himself. This boss was called the Three-Eyed Zombie, a level ten elite boss. Right now, it was using its central silver vertical eye to absorb the drops of essence from the moonlight. Song Jian, in the form of a dark cloud, was directly above the Three-Eyed Zombie. All of the moon essence that the Zombie wanted to absorb was instead absorbed by him. As the moon essence entered his body, Song Jian could feel the Night Slayer Hexagram Array warm while a cool sensation seemed to be improving his body. The effect hadnt resulted in any stat change, but it was gradually shifting factorarily. At the same time, Song Jian felt a sudden surge of murderous desire welled up within him, causing him to feel restless. At this moment, the Three-Eyed Zombie boss seemed to sense something. It opened all three eyes and looked up at the dark cloud above it. Its sallow face contorted with anger, its body trembling, fists clenched, and let out a low roar at the cloud above. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 149 The Rocket Launcher is Broken Chapter 149: Chapter 149 The Rocket Launcher is Broken Translator: 549690339 Preventing ones cultivation is equivalent to murdering their parents. As Song Jian immersed himself in the absorption of the moonlight essence, he was completely oblivious that he was obstructing the Boss below from absorbing the moonlight and cultivating. All, this feels so good, as if my whole body is immersed in warm water and every cell is vibrating with joy Song Jian was feeling extremely warm, and his consciousness was gradually blurring. He just wanted to lie down like this forever. At this moment, a deep roar suddenly echoed in his ears, causing a fiery rage to surge in Song Jians heart, it was like throwing kindling on gasoline. Who is it? Kill him! A fierce roar emerged from Song Jians heart, filling his mind with a mad killing intent, he wished he could rip any living creature he saw into shreds. Just when Song Jian was about to lose his self-awareness, a refreshing chill welled up from deep within his mind. Song Jian regained consciousness and the fiery killing intent within his heart started to retreat gradually, as if it had encountered a splash of ice water. Whatwhat just happened to me? Night Slayer! Song Jian thought of the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest. Ever since he got the diagram, this underlying murderous intent sprouted like a seed within his heart, ever ready to trigger his rage. If it wasnt for my natural talent, 1 might have Song Jian couldnt help but be apprehensive. Every time when he was about to lose his consciousness, it would be this particular skill Thick-Skinned that saved him. At this moment, what Song Jian failed to notice was the black beacon in his accessory slot. The surface of the beacon was emitting a faint black light. Within a short ten minutes, the moonlight essence in the sky began to disappear. The agitation of the three-eyed zombie on the rooftop intensified, and the vertical eye on its forehead sparkled more brightly with silver light. Whoosh- A thick, silver beam of light fired out from the zombies vertical eye, targeting the dark cloud that Song Jian had morphed into. Boom boom boom boom- A series of MISS and several 10-point damages bubbled up from above Song Jians head. Damn, such high damage? Song Jian was frightened. In just a couple of seconds, his vitality points dropped by a hundred from over three hundred. After morphing into a dark cloud, Song Jian became immune to physical damage and his magic resistance increased by 100%. Yet, he still suffered a loss of over a hundred vitality points within a few seconds. The silver beam continued. The three-eyed zombie boss seemed to struggle with maintaining the beam, its body trembling, eyes gleaming with savagery. Song Jian quickly descended from the sky. Although he could fly after morphing into a dark cloud, his speed was too slow, even slower than walking, making it impossible to dodge the silver beam. In mid-air, Song Jian deactivated his dark cloud state and jumped down, landing on the rooftop of the building. Seeing Song Jian land, the three-eyed zombie boss stopped his beam, roared, and charged towards him. With a swing of his right claw, he slashed at Song Jian, leaving three claw marks on his chest. -52 -26 -13 Thisis this guy really this strong? After losing almost a hundred vitality points, Song Jians eyes twitched. His vitality points had dropped from over three hundred to less than a hundred. This level ten boss is much stronger than any other hed encountered before. Clang- Flung backwards by the strength of the attack, Song Jian stumbled several steps backwards. He crashed into the rooftops ventilation pipe, the rusty pipe couldnt withstand the impact and broke, falling off the building. Now its night time, the choices strength has fully recovered. 1 didnt expect that I wouldnt be able to defeat a level ten elite boss. Struggling to get up, Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, musing to himself. Boom- Three-eyed Boss fiercely stamped its right leg, and a three-inch deep footprint appeared on the rooftop. The whole building shook slightly, and propelled by the rebound, the Boss leapt high into the air, achieving an altitude of five or six meters. With its arms wide open, it resembled a giant bird swooping down on Song Jian. Enduring the pain, Song Jian grabbed the rocket launcher from his equipment and hoisted it onto his shoulder. This was the first time he had felt its weight, even though his strength had already reached 12 points. Squirt- He spat out another mouthful of blood. Realizing that the three-eyed zombie was getting closer, Song Jian fiercely pulled the trigger. Zing- A rocket with a glowing tail shot out and soared towards the airborne three-eyed zombie. Booom- A massive explosion burst in mid-air like a giant firework. An astonishingly high damage score of nearly 100 points sprung from the head of the zombie. Its fierce attack was immediately hindered as the explosions blast force flung it in the air only to then brutally smash into the small room near the rooftop entrance. With the debris scattering around, a corner of the small room collapsed, and the zombies body tumbled downwards. Heh heh- The three-eyed zombie was covered in filthy blood. Its left arm had been blown off, revealing the grisly sight of exposed bones at the shoulder, and traces of dark blood seeped continuously from its mouth. Its ghastly fangs were stained with dirty blood, and its injuries seemed fatal. Struggling to get up, the zombies aura did not diminish despite its injuries; instead, it became even more violent. It let out a series of low growls, its body slightly swaying, but still stepping persistently towards Song Jian. On the zombies forehead, its uncanny silver vertical eye started to shine a silver light, and a mass of silver light began to form in its eyeball. Damn it, this guy is going to launch his major attack! Song Jian was shocked. At this point, his vitality points were already below a hundred, and his skill to morph into a dark cloud was still cooling down. Having lost his immunity to physical attacks and the 100% resistance enhancement, if he were hit by the Bosss major attack, he would certainly be killed instantly! Damn, just fight it! Song Jian took a deep breath, only to feel a stabbing pain in his lungs, the rocket launchers weight on his shoulders becoming unbearable. Invisible Sword Qi, go all out! Song Jian growled, directing all his Invisible Sword Qi to the rocket launcher. The Sword Qi, initially at 100 points, was depleted instantly, and a basketball-sized silver light orb began forming at the rocket launchers muzzle. Kaka- Seemingly unable to bear so much Invisible Sword Qi, there was a faint noise of fractures emanating from inside the rocket launcher. Song Jian felt his heart drop and pulled the trigger forcefully. Shoot it out! Boom- A moment of delay made Song Jian feel as if he had plunged into hell. But then a burst of flame ejected from the muzzle, and a rocket wrapped in silver-colored Sword Qi flew out, leaving a long trailing flame; At this moment, a crack appeared on the barrel of the rocket launcher, stretching from the muzzle to the middle. The three-eyed zombie seemed to sense the threat, let out a low growl, its head pushed forward, and its right arm clenched into a fist. Every blood vessel in its body protruded out, and a silver beam as thick as an arm shot out from its vertical eye on its forehead. As this silver beam was discharged, a black liquid started to seep from the corners of the zombies eyes, looking like tears of blood. Boom- A brilliant explosion erupted between Song Jian and the three-eyed zombie. For a moment, the surroundings lit up as brightly as daylight. Song Jians eyes were so sore from the light that he could not open them, leaving him no choice but to shield them with his arms while he heard blood-curdling screams ringing in his ears. Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Vertical Pupils Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Vertical Pupils Translator: 549690339 The rocket launcher was destroyed! However, Song Jian couldnt care less about that right now. Enduring the sting in his eyes, he opened them as the shockwave from the explosion gradually disappeared, and the surroundings became darker, returning to their nighttime appearance. The three-eyed Zombie was lying on its back, convulsing. All three of its eyes were tightly shut, with black liquid seeping from the corners, flowing down its cheeks. It looked as if three wriggling earthworms were crawling on its face. Its still not dead? Song Jian was astonished. He knew that he had concentrated all of his Invisible Sword Qi on the rocket launcher, so the power of this strike was equivalent to that of a rocket launcher plus the power of a hundred Invisible Sword Qi. Even if the BOSS still had more than 80% of its Vitality Points, Song Jian believed that no monster could withstand such a terrifying blow. Slowly approaching the BOSS, Song Jian seemed to sense his closeness. The BOSSS body began to struggle, letting out low, hoarse roars. Its right claw scraped the floor, leaving a series of marks, and an aura of rage still emanated from it. But in Song Jians eyes, all he could see was its impending doom. The BOSS opened its two main eyes, revealing red glows emanating from the pupils. However, there was now a black crack in the center of each eye, splitting the pupils in two. The vertical pupil on the forehead also slowly opened, its original silver color now transformed into a dark, bottomless hole. The BOSS struggled to sit up, but no matter what, it couldnt stand. It seemed that its lower body was paralyzed. Hum- Silver Sword Qi, three meters long, burst forth from Song Jians left index finger and stabbed toward the BOSSS forehead. The silver Sword Qi pierced into the vertical pupil and protruded more than a foot out from the back of its head. The BOSSS entire body began to shake violently. Its body stiffened, its momentum reaching a peak for an instant before it quickly weakened. Heli- A puff of breath came from the throat of the three-eyed Zombie. Its breath rapidly faded, and its body went limp, seemingly hanging on Song Jians Sword Finger. Its right claw fell feebly. Whoosh- The three-meter-long silver Sword Qi disappeared, and the BOSSS upper body fell backward. System: You used the Sword Finger skill to kill a LVio three-eyed Zombie (Elite) and gained 1280 Experience Points. System: your Experience Points are now full. Please complete the promotion task as soon as possible; otherwise, your level will not be able to continue to increase. After seeing the system information prompt, Song Jian paused and hurriedly opened his personal attribute interface. Sure enough, the experience bar behind level 10 had reached 99%. It was only a tiny bit away from advancing to level 11, but it seemed like an insurmountable chasm. I must become a professional to continue leveling up? Song Jians face turned ugly. If that were the case, it would be difficult for him to maintain his level advantage. After all, player levels were now rising, most of them reaching level five or six, and some even reaching level seven or eight. Furthermore, these people had not completed the Safe House main quest. Once they started completing the Safe House main quest, their levels would skyrocket in a short period because killing all the monsters within one kilometer of the Safe House would be enough to raise their levels by two or three. Song Jian himself had gone straight from level seven to level ten after completing the Safe House creation task. Glancing at the main quest, he still needed to find seven combat mentors. Song Jian shook his head, closed the mission panel, and walked toward the corpse of the three-eyed Zombie. At this moment, the body of the three-eyed zombie began to burn with transparent flames, and some of its limbs had turned into black ash. However, the speed of the BOSS turning into ash was obviously slower than that of ordinary monsters; Next to the body of the three-eyed zombie, several items emitting various colors of lights were scattered. Among them, an item emitting a silver light caught Song Jians eye; Silver quality item, what great luck! Although he knew that hunting unique zombies would yield good rewards, Song Jian didnt expect the three-eyed zombie to actually drop a silver item. After all, Song Jian had hunted down many level 10 elite BOSSes, but the loot was not entirely satisfactory; Could it be that only when hunting them in their fully recovered state at night can these BOSSes drop good stuff? Song Jian speculated in his heart; However, this battle was really fraught with danger, nearly costing Song Jian his life. The attack power of the three-eyed zombie was just too ferocious. Before Song Jian even got close, he had already lost more than 200 Vitality Points; If it werent for the fact that he had risked his rocket launcher in the end, it would have been hard to say who would have died; Thinking of this, Song Jian looked at the rocket launcher lying in his inventory with a distraught expression. The material of the launcher couldnt withstand the full force of the Invisible Sword Qi. Although it barely completed one attack, the rocket launcher was damaged, rendering it unusable; At this moment, the attributes of the rocket launcher were marked with damaged, unusable, and it couldnt even be placed in the equipment slot; The effectiveness of the rocket launcher was exceptional, and it was one of Song Jians most powerful weapons. Now that it was damaged, Song Jians overall strength had weakened; Song Jian now pinned his hopes on the items dropped by the three-eyed zombie BOSS, hoping they would somewhat make up for his losses; What is this? Song Jian first picked up the item emitting silver light. This object had a metallic shine and was only about a third of the size of a palm. It looked like a half-opened eye; Vertical Pupil (Silver), External Equipment, Position: Forehead; Equipment Effect: All attributes +1, Special Effect 1: Piercing Illusion (Passive), enables the user to see through illusions, invisibility, and other false states up to level 6; Special Effect 2: Gaze of Death (Active), deals continuous damage (15+60% Physical damage +15+40% Mental damage) for 5 seconds; Skill Range: 15 meters; Skill Consumption: 50% Spirit Points; Special Effect 3: Weakness Removal (Passive), protects the head, increases head defense by 100%, your head will no longer be a weak spot on your body; Usage Requirement: Level 10; Can be brought out of the game: Yes External equipment, what kind of equipment is this? There isnt a slot for this in the equipment section! Song Jian closely examined the Vertical Pupil in his hand; The attributes of this item were very strong, with all attributes increased by one, which was equivalent to gaining seven attribute points and similar to consuming seven Attribute Fruits. This was a huge gain; The three additional special effects were also very practical. The first one, Piercing Illusion, allowed the user to see through illusions and hidden effects such as invisibility, so they wouldnt fear thieves stealth ability. Although it could only break through false states below level 6, Song Jian believed that no player would put all their skill points into this kind of auxiliary combat skill at this point; The second skill, Gaze of Death, was the ultimate move of the three-eyed BOSS, causing both physical and mental damage to targets simultaneously, with a combination of a fixed and percentage-based damage. Although it consumed a lot of energy, its power was terrifying. With Song Jians current attributes, he could cause (45+36) points of damage per second to a target. Even if the opponents defense and resistance were taken into account, the total damage shouldnt be lower than 50 points. With five seconds of continuous damage, the total damage would be more than 250 points. Song Jian believed that no player could withstand this attack from him at present; The third special effect provided complete protection to the head, so Song Jian no longer had to worry about other players sniping his head. Without the weak point, Song Jian believed that no player could defeat him in one hit; Ive hit the jackpot, not bad, not bad at all! Song Jian wore an excited smile on his face as he held the metallic Vertical Pupil and examined it over and over again; But, how should I use this? Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Chapter 151 Bat-Wing Zombie Chapter 151: Chapter 151 Bat-Wing Zombie Translator: 549690339 Vertical Pupil is an external implant. Song Jian had never encountered an equipment like this before, and there seemed to be no slot for it in the equipment section. If its attributes state that its meant to be attached to forehead, suppose I can just attach it directly? Song Jian speculated and began to position the Vertical Pupil onto his forehead. The moment the Vertical Pupil touched his skin, countless tiny tentacles sprouted from its back, burrowing wildly into Song Jians forehead like sharks drawn to blood. A slight prickling sensation made the Vertical Pupil adhere firmly to Song Jians forehead. By the time Song Jian realised it, he was too late to take it off. The Vertical Pupil was rooted securely as though it had always been part of his forehead, immune to his attempts to remove it. I hope this thing isnt permanent. Parading around with a metallic eye on my forehead might be unnerving for some. Song Jian pulled at it robustly a couple of times. The Vertical Pupil, like a rooted plant, caused a raw pain each tug. Song Jian could feel countless threads extending from the back of the Vertical Pupil, piercing deep into his skull like nerves. Soon, Song Jian felt as if the Vertical Pupil had become an additional organ that he could manipulate, like he had acquired a third eye. Gradually, Song Jian could even perceive the world through the Vertical Pupil on his forehead. Three eyes remarkably expanded his visual field, and he could also shut the Vertical Pupil when required. The closed Vertical Pupil left only a faint silver scar that was quite inconspicuous unless scrutinized. Shortly, Song Jian acclimatized to the existence of a third eye. Overall, the extra Vertical Pupil was quite useful to Song Jian. At least, he could see much farther at night, comparable to daylight, and it was a massive improvement over before. From below, roars of monsters echoed up. The recent bout had attracted all the monsters in the vicinity. Standing on the roof and looking down, all the streets around were teeming with monsters, reminiscent of the onslaught when establishing safehouses. Thankfully, the battle was over, and he was too far for the monsters to detect him. They were just idling aimlessly in the surroundings. Phew, its getting dangerous here. I should return to the manor for safety. Song Jian thought to himself. Just as he was about to deploy his ability to Morph into Dark Cloud, the Vertical Pupil on his forehead spotted a huge mass of darkness in the distance flying towards him. Does someone else also have the ability to Morph into Dark Cloud? That seems unlikely! Song Jian squinted and strained his eyes. Upon closer inspection, he realised it was a large group of winged monsters flocking in the sky. Holy Cow! There must be hundreds of them! This is insanity! Song Jian was taken aback. These creatures appeared no different from common zombies, except, each one had a pair of wings resembling bat wings, with a thin layer of flesh coating the surface of the bones. Bat-winged zombies, level ten elite monsters. This is outrageous. Hundreds of level ten elite monsters Its too much Song Jian rushed into the big hole of the entrance room atop the roof, making his way into the building. Soon, the sounds of pitter-patter came from above. Peering through the cracks, over a dozen bat-winged zombies fell from the sky, encircling the half-burnt body of the three-eyed zombie boss. They voraciously tore at the remaining flesh of the boss. Some even gobbled up the nearby ashes when they couldnt get to the corpse. From the distant rooftop, monstrous roars echoed. The bat-winged zombies descended like assassins in the night on bosses that hadnt yet evacuated the rooftop. Packs of ten or even dozens of bat-winged zombies ambushed each elite boss. Some managed to escape inside the building while others were surrounded, killed and devoured by the bat-winged zombies. Song Jian had tucked himself away in a room. Peering out the window, he could see that the roofs of the surrounding high-rise buildings had been occupied by the winged zombies. The elite bosses stood no chance against these winged zombies. The sounds of battle gradually faded, leaving only the sounds of the winged zombies tearing apart the bosss bodies. I hope these monsters would quickly leave after feasting on the bosses bodies, thought Song Jian. With the sky taken over by a swarm of winged zombies, even if he were to morph into a dark cloud, escape would not be possible. The ground was teeming with even more monstrous creatures, making it more dangerous than the skies. Song Jian found himself trapped in this small building. While hiding in a room, he securely sealed all doors and windows, just like on his first day in the game, waiting for the break of dawn. All of the winged zombies had assumed control over the roofs of the high-rise buildings around him. Some of the winged zombies had even broken into the top-level rooms. They seemed to have claimed this area as a temporary habitat. Song Jian did not dare to make a noise, for fear of awakening the group of bosses. He had carefully kindled a bonfire in the living room and laid down by its side to rest. Although deliberate sleeping was not necessary in the game to restore energy, both vitality points and mental strength would quickly replenish during sleep. Although Song Jians vitality points had already been filled due to the speed of their restoration, the mental fatigue caused from continuous battling was not so easily alleviated. The night passed without a word. Early the next morning, as the fish-belly white spread across the sky, Song Jian was startled awake by a clamor of bellowing roars. Looking out the window, he saw all the winged zombies who had been roosting on the roofs for the night gathering and flying into the distance. Phew, they finally left. Hundreds of these level-io elite monsters are simply terrifying! Song Jian, whose heart had been hanging by a thread, finally let out a sigh of relief. He wondered how many elite bosses had fallen prey to these winged zombies over the night. Growl- Growl- Growl- Just then, Song Jian noticed that one winged zombie in a high-rise building opposite to his was stuck in the window. This particular winged zombie had broken into a room through a window for rest the previous day since there was no space left on the roof. Today, while attempting to leave, one of its wings was caught in the twisted steel protective mesh. The winged zombie struggled violently and managed to break a piece of steel rebar, which then bent at an angle and caught its main bone. At this point, unless the infected zombie was willing to rip off its right wing, it would be stuck there. What a nice early morning surprise to get a level-10 elite monster at my doorstep. Not bad luck, Song Jian said with a slight smile. Pushing aside the objects stacked next to the window, he craned his neck to look at the winged zombie that was a mere ten meters away, half of its body hanging from the window railing. Crackling- The window railing was being constantly tugged by the winged zombie, making rattling noises. The fixed rivets also began to loosen. It seemed as if the railing would be torn off by the winged zombie before long, and the creature would likely tumble down afterward. A fall from the tenth floor wouldnt kill you, let me help you out, muttered Song Jian to himself, as a thin, silvery veritical scar on his forehead slowly opened. Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Concussion Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Concussion Translator: 549690339 | Boom- A dazzling silver beam of light shot towards rhe helpless bat-winged zombie hanging on the window railing. Song Jian didnt even need to use his Minds Eye skill to lock onto ir and attack, as it was now a sitting target. Roar- The bat-winged zombie became even more enraged as it was hit by the silver beam. The sun had risen, weakening all its attributes by half. The zombie s vitality points were now less than four hundred, and each second, the Eye of Death caused over ninety points of physical and mental damage. The zombie s vitality points plummeted at an alarming rate. Finally, sensing that death was imminent, rhe bat-winged zombies crimson eyes revealed a hint of bloodlust as it glared at Song Jian. It let out an angry roar, and furiously twisted its body, not caring how this movement further damaged its trapped wing. Crack- A crisp sound of bone fracturing, followed by the sound of flesh tearing, signaled that the bat-winged zombie had freed itself from the window railing. With a push of its legs, ir lunged towards Song Jians location C seemingly determined to take him down with it before ir died. Mid-air, the bat-winged zombie contorted its body to dodge the silver beam, but its severely injured wing made ir difficult to maintain balance. If it hadnt already been high up, using inertia to glide a short distance, it wouldnt have been able to reach the building where Song Jian was hiding. After five seconds, the silver beam disappeared, and Song Jian suddenly felr drained. This wasnt physical fatigue bur mental exhaustion C feeling like hed been gaming all night. I just woke up Song Jian forced a wry smile, Seems like I still need to get used to this external gear. Just losing fifty percent of my spirit points leaves me feeling completely drained of energy. This was Song Jians first time using the Vertical Eye external gear. Some adjustment was necessary to avoid draining more spirit points than usual. With only about thirty vitality points left, the bat-winged zombies body fell unsteadily, twisting and tumbling in the air, appearing utterly pathetic. Thud- The zombies body violently crashed into rhe window of Song Jians room, breaking the old window and creating a large hole. Song Jian quickly stepped back. Die, die The bat-winged zombie, its mouth full of blood, clawed at the window frame, trying to squeeze in. its upper body was exposed, displaying numerous scars C some fresh, some old C suggesting it was a battle-hardened warrior. Snap- Grasping it had trapped its right wing, the zombie let out a low growl and bit down on the base of rhe injured appendage, tearing it off with all its strength. Crunch, crunch- Its sharp tusk-like fangs, like a knifes edge, sliced through the wings bones. After a short struggle, rhe bat-winged zombie let our a painful scream and chewed through its right wing. Its body squeezed through the window, leaving the broken wing hanging outside. Witnessing the zombies brutality, Song Jian frowned. He could imagine the cruel fate awaiting anyone who fell into rhe clutches of these monsters. Its better for monsters like you to die! Song Jian said, pulling out his Tusk Fang Stinger and pouncing on rhe critically wounded bat-winged zombie. At this moment, the bat-winged zombie was covered in blood with only about thirty Vitality Points left. Its chest, back, and ribs were all marked with burns, and the broken wings on its back were still slowly oozing blood. Its appearance was quite miserable, but the frenzied aura it emitted was almost solidifying, like transparent flames that would ignite upon contact. Even Song Jian felt a heavy pressure when he got within three meters of it. The bat-winged zombie let out a beast-like roar from its throat and raised its right hand, causing a black mist to slowly emerge and condense into a huge iron axe in mid-air. The axe was over a meter long, with an extremely large face, dark and heavy like half of a round table. If one had to estimate its weight, it would be at least hundreds of pounds. But when held in the hand of the bat-winged zombie, it seemed as light as a toy. Whoosh- The bat-winged zombie swung its right hand, and the huge iron axe chopped down at Song Jian with the force of a mountain bearing down on him. The fierce wind pressure blew air apart, and for a moment, Song Jian felt like he was suffocating. Not daring to continue charging forward, Song Jian hurriedly dodged to avoid the attack. The iron axe almost grazed his cheek, slicing a three-inch long wound, and blood instantly stained half of his face. Damn, my face is ruined! For a moment, Song Jian was furious, and the murderous intent in his heart ignited like dry firewood soaked in oil. His eyes filled with bloodshot veins. I want you dead! With a low growl in his throat, he stabbed at the bat-winged zombies temple with his dagger. Bang! The iron axe of the bat-winged zombie chopped heavily onto the floor, with more than half of the blade cutting in. A crack over three feet long appeared on the ground, as this strike split the hollow slate between two floors. Sensing the sound of air breaking near its ear, the bat-winged zombie released its grip on the iron axe. In an instant, the axe embedded in the floor turned into a puff of black smoke. With a wave of its left hand, the black smoke reappeared in the palm of the bat-winged zombies left hand and transformed back into an iron axe. The large axe face acted like a shield, blocking Song Jians attack. Sparks flew with a clang, and Song Jian felt a soreness in his wrist. Bang- The bat-winged zombie clenched its right fist and punched towards Song Jians head. He had no time to dodge, so he had to endure the blow. With a muffled grunt, Song Jian felt as if half of his face had gone numb. A surge of force sent him flying five or six meters away. His blood sprayed in mid-air, leaving a ghastly trail. When Song Jian struggled to get up from the ground, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and even blood flowed from his ear and nostril. It looked like a small red snake trailing down his skin. His head buzzed, and his vision blurred. System: You are hit by LV10 Bat-Winged Zombie (Elite )s heavy attack, taking 68-29 points of damage for an actual damage of 39 points; System: You are currently in a concussion1 state, with a 50% decrease in vision, 30% decrease in accuracy, 10% decrease in attack, and 30% decrease in mobility, lasting for io seconds; Song Jian was shocked, his body seemed out of control, his feet feeling unsteady as if stepping on cotton. His hands waved wildly in the air, and as soon as he got up, he fell back down again. In this condition, it didnt matter if it lasted 10 seconds or just three seconds. He would die here. The bat-winged zombie, roaring and waving, pounced at him, and the chilling sound of the iron axe cutting through the air got closer and closer to his head. Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Strengthening Stone Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Strengthening Stone Translator: 549690339 A dangerous glint appeared in Song Jians eyes. Since he couldnt stand, he decided to stay lying down; Falling backwards, his body slumped onto the floor. Song Jian felt like he was floating on the ocean, waves rippling around him. A buzzing filled his ears and his entire head throbbed painfully; His vision blurred, but he could still sense a dark shadow slamming towards his head; Song Jians hands forcefully pushed against the floor, causing his body to roll to the side. He heard a chilling whooshing sound as the dark, huge axe swept only two feet away from his cheek and embedded itself into the floor. The sharp essence of the axe was so fierce it even snipped a strand of hair on Song Jians forehead, leaving another bloody trail on his cheek; Song Jian lay on his back, staring at the sky. The bat-winged zombie bent over, its muscular arm clenched around the axe, looking at Song Jian who was less than a meter away. A smirk appeared on its face, revealing a blood-stained tusk fang, exuding an intimidating aura; Song Jians vision doubled, blurring significantly. The vertical eye on his forehead, which had been closed, had unknowingly begun to slowly open; Suddenly, Song Jians view became clear. With two blurry eyes and one clear one, the sensation felt chaotic. Song Jian decided instead to close both eyes and rely solely on the vertical eye to survey his surroundings; At this point, the bat-winged zombie was less than a meter away. The minute it loosened its grip, its body straightened and the axe, which had been embedded into the floor, turned back into a wisp of black mist and floated back to the zombies hand; Eye Kill! Whoosh- A silver light beam shot towards the bat-winged zombies chest. Instantly, Song Jian felt a headache so unbearable that he couldnt help but moan in pain; Roar- A look of fear flashed across the face of the bat-winged zombie. It attempted to leap towards Song Jian, but the silver light beam hit it accurately. With only a little over twenty vitality points left, the bat-winged zombie couldnt withstand this attack. Its airborne body suddenly lost all strength and was pushed back five to six meters by the silver beam, harshly crashing onto the floor; Sensing that he had hit the bat-winged zombie, Song Jian immediately stopped the Eye Kill skill, cradling his head and rolling around on the floor. It felt like a red-hot iron rod had been thrust into his head and was fiercely twisting it. The depletion of his mental strength was unbearably painful, as if his head was about to explode; After what felt like an eternity, the pain started to subside. At this point, Song Jians face was pale and his forehead was covered in sweat. He looked as though he had just been fished out of water C his clothes were soaking wet and there was a puddle of sweat underneath him; So, so painful, Song Jian held his head and heaved a sigh, lying flat on the floor and taking in deep breaths of fresh air; The effects of the concussion had finally worn off, now he only had to deal with the aftermath of his depleted mental strength. His head ached sporadically as if it was circled by an iron hoop; After resting for over half an hour, the pain started to gradually fade. Song Jian wished he could just collapse into bed and sleep deeply. He felt extremely sluggish; After lying on the ground for another ten or so minutes, Song Jian struggled to his feet. His mental strength had only recovered less than 5%. As long as he didnt use any skills that consumed his mental strength, he should be okay; Song Jian walked over to a small pile of black ashes, which were the remnants of the bat-winged zombies body. Scattered around the pile were several items, which Song Jian picked up one by one; Two zombie cores, a piece of cooking material Bat-wing Membrane, and two pieces of medicinal materials zombie Tusk Fang. The items dropped by the bat-winged zombie were mainly composed of materials, which made Song Jian feel slightly upset; Even if it was an injured Level 10 Elite Boss, dropping these items was a bit too much! Song Jian muttered, slightly annoyed. A Level 10 Boss dropping only white quality items was quite embarrassing; Huh, whats this? A Enhancement Stone? What does it do? Song Jian picked up the last item, a stone emitting a white glow. It was about the size of his fist and looked no different from a normal rock; Enhancement Stone (White), Usage: Enhances equipment below +3, boosting the properties of the equipment! Boosting equipment properties, not bad! Song Jians eyes lit up, his interest piqued; Looking at the Enhancement Stone, two options appeared before his eyes: Use and Destroy. After selecting Use, a screen appeared where he could select his equipment; Song Jian immediately selected Vertical Eye. This was the only silver quality equipment he had after the destruction of the rocket launcher. The attack power of the externally attached equipment Vertical Eye was the most powerful, so naturally, it should be enhanced first; This item is too high grade and cannot be enhanced! After clicking Vertical Eye, a line of red text appeared from the system; Damn, it cant be enhanced? Song Jian was stunned and furrowed his eyebrows; Re-selecting his equipment, Song Jian chose Tusk Fang Stinger, but the system quickly displayed a message that said, This item is too high grade and cannot be enhanced; Even blue quality is too high? It cant be that it can only enhance white-quality equipment. He subsequently tried the zombie commander armor, but predictably, it also couldnt be enhanced. Finally, he tried his rings and accessories, but none could be enhanced; After trying all his equipment, the only ones that could be enhanced were the white-quality Tree Spirit Legguards and 101 Tactical Helmet; As expected, a white-quality Enhancement Stone can only enhance white-quality equipment. This significantly decreases its value! Song Jian shook his head and nonchalantly clicked the Enhancement Stone onto the Tree Spirit Legguards; Tree Spirit Legguards (White) +1, Leather Pants, Equipment effect: Physical Defense +5, Vitality recovery speed increased by 35%; Equipment requirement: Level 5, Able to bring out of game: No After enhancing to level one, the Tree Spirit Legguards physical defense increased by two points and the Vitality recovery speed had improved by 5%. The enhancement was better than nothing; Song Jian took another look around and found nothing else. He went downstairs to summon his motorcycle, then headed back towards his Manor Castle; Upon returning to the castle, Song Jian saw that quite a few pieces of furniture had appeared, and in the small courtyard, green sprouts had started to grow on the Spirit Field; Master, youve returned! The butler stood by the castle gate, bowing respectfully as Song Jian approached; Gardener John and Carpenter Tammy also put down their tools and bowed towards Song Jian; Song Jian nodded slightly, and in a blink of an eye, appeared on the third floor of the castle. The third floor wasnt as empty as it had been before. A wooden bed had been prepared with quilts and pillows, and next to it were a set of wooden table and chairs, and a wardrobe. The simple furniture filled the room with the scent of wood and traces of life. Even the radio was placed on a wooden table; Song Jian let out a small smile, glanced around briefly, then fell heavily onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep; Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Weakness Potion Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Weakness Potion Translator: 549690339 Sleep is the best way to recover mental strength, especially when Song Jian didnt have any potions for mental strength recovery. He slept until five or six in the afternoon. Only then did Song Jian wake up, fully invigorated. His stomach began to grumble. His hunger level had risen to 89%, and his stomach felt like it was on fire. Once hunger level rises above 80%, a characters attributes will decrease by 30%. If it increases to 90%, a characters attributes will decrease by 50%. Once it increases to 100%, a character will start to lose Vitality Points. Song Jian took out a piece of grilled meat and a bottle of clean mineral water from his bag and started to gulp it down. Master, are you awake? May I come in? The voice of the butler, George, came from outside the door. Uh-uh, George, come in, Song Jian choked a bit, and called out loudly. George pushed open the door, and Tammy and John carried a wooden table slowly in. Put it there! George pointed to a corner of the room. After Tammy and John placed the table in the specified position, they bowed to Song Jian and slowly retreated. Master, you can place a plant here, it will make the room feel more comfortable, George said with a slight smile. You handle the layout of the castle, do as you see fit, said Song Jian, glancing around the room with satisfaction. Then he pointed to the side of the radio and said, Put another table there. Of course, Master, it will be done quickly, George nodded, and with a moments hesitation said, Master, 1 think it would be advisable for us to hire a cook for our manor. That way, you wouldnt have to eat these coarse foods. A cook? Id like that! Song Jian was startled, then a bitter smile appeared on his face, A first-grade manor can only hire three servants, and weve already hired three. We dont have any more openings. For ordinary people, there is a limit, but Master, you are already level ten. If you become a professional, there will be no hiring limit, although it will cost 10% more each time. Of course, Butler George explained, you can also continue to upgrade the manor level. A second-grade manor can employ five servants. If I continue to upgrade the manor level, it wont attract an attack from monsters, will it? Song Jian asked with lingering fear. Of course not, as long as we have enough supplies, Master, you can keep upgrading without limit. Even if upgraded to a ten level manor, it will not attract monster attacks. George respectfully replied. I see, alright, 1 will upgrade the manor level as soon as possible. Song Jian nodded. After bowing to Song Jian, George slowly left the room and closed the door. It wasnt long before Song Jians hunger level dropped back down to below ten. Tammy and John brought in another table and placed it next to the radio. At this point, on the left of the room, there was a large bed. On the right, three wooden tables were arranged directly opposing the bed. There was an Engineering Crafting Table on one, a radio on the second, and the third was empty. Song Jian took out a briefcase from his bag and placed it on the empty table. He placed his right hand on the briefcase, and immediately, a green light appeared on the case, scanning Song Jians palm. The briefcase opened automatically revealing a set of complete Alchemy tools. A crucible, test tube, alcohol lamp, decomposition dish, decoction furnace, oh my goodness, this is a precise set of chemistry equipment! Astonishment crossed Song Jians face as he looked at the shimmering alchemy workbench. Portable Moveable Alchemy Workbench (Silver), Special Item, Usage Effect: Can produce various potions, increase success rate by 80%, enhance potion effect by 50%, has a certain chance of causing the created potion to mutate; Usage Condition: Mastery of Alchemy, These attributes are a bit exaggerated! A surprised smile appears on Song Jians face; just the potion-making success rate is increased by 80%, and he had learned Alchemy, a-level one Alchemy increases the success rate by 5%, just two more levels, and he can achieve a 100% potion-making success rate, its simply earth-shattering! Song Jian couldnt wait to give it a try. The only potion formula he currently master was for the Weakness Potion. The most important material for this potion was a Zombies tusks. Song Jian had eight zombie tusks in his bag, enough to make four Weakness potions. He put four solution mixtures and eight zombie tusks into the placement area of the workbench, four glass bottles into the output area, and Song Jian pressed the crafting button right away. Suddenly, the alchemy workbench surface emitted a silver glow, cloaking the entire workbench. Song Jian could see the workbench automatically decomposing, merging, blending, and brewing the ingredients. Soon, a gray liquid flowed out of the output, perfectly filling a glass bottle. In just ten short minutes, four bottles of Weakness Potion were completed, with the entire process being automated, requiring no intervention from Song Jian. Weakness Potion (Excellent): Inflicts a ranged attack on any target within six meters, causing 30 points of true damage, while weakening the targets defense by 35% for 65 seconds; Weakness Potion (Mutated): Inflicts a ranged attack on all targets within six meters, causing 30 points of true damage to all targets in the area, while weakening the targets defense by 35% for 65 seconds, causing a daze effect upon impact, lasting for one second; Hmm, this potion, its just Looking at the three enhanced potions and one mutated potion, Song Jian was extraordinarily satisfied with this silver-quality Portable Moveable Alchemy Workbench. The regular Weakness Potion only inflicts 10 points of true damage to the target, weakens their defense by 30%, and lasts for 60 seconds. The enhanced version of the potion boosts all attributes significantly. The mutated variant is even more terrifying. It not only changes from targeting single entities to area attacks but also causes daze effects. It will be surprisingly effective whether used for launching a preemptive strike or for escaping. Not bad, not bad. 1 thought 1 had been ripped off, but it turns out I made a huge profit. Hahaha! Song Jian laughed heartily. Right, I now also meet the conditions for crafting the T-11 High Explosive Hand Grenade, lets see what materials are needed for it. Saying this, Song Jian walked over to the Siege Crafting Table, and upon opening it, the option Craft a T-11 High Explosive Hand Grenade appeared on the screen of the Crafting Table. After clicking on the option, the required materials for crafting the high explosive hand grenades appeared. Wow, thats quite a lot of materials needed! Song Jian widened his eyes as he looked at the lengthy list of required materials displayed on the Crafting Table. Charcoal (3), Saltpeter (1), Sulfur (2), Suixing Silver (3), Refined Iron (5) Charcoal, saltpeter, sulfur, Suixing silver I have all these, they were all obtained in the subsidiary. But this refined iron, copper, stone wood, 1 dont have these five or six types of materials Song Jian frowned. The T-11 high explosive hand grenade is incredibly powerful, but it also requires a lot of materials. Song Jian only has two-thirds of the materials; one-third is still lacking. Forget it, Ill deal with that later. These materials must all come from mining. Opening the map, Song Jian sighed at the sight of a mine that was at least sixty to seventy kilometers away from him. To reach the mine, you have to cross the entire city. Even if you take the outer ring highway, its fraught with danger. Many places along the highway are closed, and some overpasses have even been cut off, requiring a detour; the number of creatures is no less than in the city, and the danger level is also not small. With Song Jians current strength, hes afraid to go there alone. Song Jian shook his head, put away the map, it looked like it was going to be a while before he could craft this T-11 High Explosive Hand Grenade.. Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Selling Equipment Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Selling Equipment Translator: 549690339 The workbench, engineering skills, blueprints were all there. Now lacking manufacturing materials, it seemed a bit of a wild goose chase. It looked like it will still be some time before acquiring the T-11 high-yield hand grenade; Well, now I have the Weakness Potion, it should be enough for most situations. Song Jian muttered to himself, turning around to glance at the pharmaceutical workbench. After thinking for a moment, he picked up the workbench, once again turning it into a briefcase, and placing it within his bag; This pharmaceutical workbench is portable and can be carried anywhere, allowing for the production of potions at any location. Its much more convenient than the typical siege weapon construction bench; The light outside the window gradually dimmed and the last ray of sunlight vanished as the sun sunk out of sight, returning the land to darkness; Thin clouds began to fill the sky, completely obscuring it. This happened almost every day. The moon only appeared at specific times, and only for a short duration, less than half an hour. This timing coincided with many monsters absorbing the essence of the moon; Having acquired the Hexagram Array Diagram of the Night Slayer, Song Jian now had the ability to absorb moon essence. Absorbing the moon essence could improve ones constitution. Song Jian had been absorbing for a few days, yet he didnt notice any increases in his attributes. He just felt more comfortable, as if impurities were being expelled from his body bit by bit; There must be benefits, so long as I persist, there will definitely be an improvement! Song Jian thought. However, every time he absorbed the moon essence, a desire to kill would well up in his heart. He would crave to charge into the monster horde with a blade, relishing in the thrill of slaughter. This made Song Jian somewhat wary. Once immersed in this pleasure of killing, it was easy to lose oneself, becoming a mindless killing machine; Song Jian sat cross-legged on the bed, listening to the sporadic roars of monsters outside the manor, quietly waiting for the moment the moon appeared. At midnight every day, the moon will appear for fifteen minutes Song Jian remained silent. As time passed, the Hexagram Star Array on his chest began to emit a faint glow. Unbeknownst to Song Jian, in his equipment inventory, a black stone tablet was also emitting a faint black light in concert with time; The manor fell silent. The butler George, the gardener and the carpenter had all rested. All the defensive measures of the manor were ready to spring into action. As soon as any monster crossed into the alert range of the defensive equipment, these arrow towers and catapults would automatically attack and kill the monsters; And the bodies and items dropped by the slain monsters, whether bodies or loot, were all dragged into the Spirit Field by the poisonous tree Alex to be used as nutrients; Caw, caw- A flock of blood crows flew out from the castle. They seemed to enjoy the poisonous tree Alex, always resting on it whenever they appeared; After a while, a strand of moonlight shone in through the window. Song Jian opened his eyes and willed himself to appear at the highest point of the castle; A strand of the silvery essence of the moon fell from the sky, melding into Song Jians body; Song Jian only felt a refreshing breath enter his body, flowing through his meridians and finally entering the Hexagram Star Array on his chest. After illuminating the Hexagram Star Array, it emerged again, integrating into Song Jians body; The refreshing breath that emerged from the Hexagram Star Array seemed more pure. The dim light radiating from the Hexagram Star Array pulsed in and out, like a beating heart; As the Hexagram Star Arrays light trembled faintly, an inexplicable desire to kill rose from the bottom of Song Jians heart. He became a little restless. However, the desire to kill surged abruptly, but it disappeared even faster. Song Jian now had the willpower to suppress this inexplicable urge; The fifteen minutes vanished in an instant, the moon essence disappeared. Song Jian exhaled a turbid breath, mixed with fine grey impurities. If one didnt look closely, it would be hard to notice the impurities; Song Jian slowly opened his eyes, ready to return to the castle, only to suddenly notice a rainbow light in the distance illuminating a large area; Doomsday Supermarket! Song Jians eyes lit up and he instantly became excited. This rainbow light was identical to when the Doomsday Supermarket first appeared; In the game, its been over a month. Could it be that the Doomsday Supermarket appears once a month? Thinking of the endless items in the Doomsday Supermarket, Song Jians heart thumped wildly; Opening his bag, Song Jian checked his Doomsday Coins first, having less than five hundred. But he did have a fair amount of items to sell, a load of roasted and fried meat, freshly made potions, and more My goodness, I cant believe this thing hasnt sold yet, I almost forgot! Song Jian looked at the pair of equipment in the package that emitted a deep green light, slapping his forehead as he spoke. The items in the parcel, if gathered together, could easily be sold for more than two thousand Doomsday Coins. If he also sold this, Song Jian felt certain that he could get three thousand Doomsday Coins without any problem. The skills in the supermarket priced at three to five hundred no longer interest me. This time, 1 want to carefully pick and see if there are any skills related to the Swordsman Immortal profession. If I can get one or two more, I am ready to switch to the Swordsman Immortal profession at level 10! Song Jian thought to himself. Turning on the radio, a burst of static noise followed, and then it was quiet. Perhaps because of the evening, there were not many people still using the radio. Cough cough, this is the City of Hope, I have two level-io equipment to sell, if interested, name your price! Song Jian then announced the properties of the two pairs of gloves. There was silence on the radio. Song Jian waited before calling out twice more, still no one spoke, and he was somewhat disappointed. It seemed there were too few people at night. Sell to the Doomsday Supermarket? If those two guys knew I sold it to the Doomsday Supermarket, theyd probably kill me! Song Jian looked up from the window at the rainbow light outside, shaking his head. One thousand Doomsday Coins! Suddenly, a voice was heard on the radio. The voice was soft, like a whisper. One thousand Doomsday Coins? Song Jians eyes lit up. This price exceeded his expectations. He was hoping he could sell it for seven or eight hundred Doomsday Coins. Before Song Jian could even respond, the radio seemed to explode with a series of cursing and bidding noises! Old Soma, you old fellow are still awake this late! A thousand Doomsday Coins to buy a set of level-10 equipment, are you still sleepy? I will pay one thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins! One thousand five? I bid one thousand eight, immediate transaction, my address is Two thousand, 1 am the housekeeper for the Baron of Casia from the City of Sin. If you sell these two pieces of equipment to us, you will gain the Baron of Casias friendship Baron Casia? That ass-selling Bunny Lord? Do you think everyone likes his stinky ass? Two thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins! Two thousand eight hundred Doomsday Coins, who dare to insult Baron Casia like this, dare to give your name? This is a provocation to the entire Casia family! Three thousand Doomsday Coins, I am the Legion Commander of the Hurricane Legion, kiddo, Im waiting for your revenge, hahahaha! Three thousand two, even though complete sets are rare, these are only level-io equipment, transition equipment, the value cant be too high Three thousand five, idiots, level-io equipment can already be considered professional gear, and its a complete set, just for that skill alone, its worth this price! Listening to the cacophony of bidding voices on the radio, Song Jian suddenly felt a little breathless. The items he originally thought were worth only seven or eight hundred Doomsday Coins were bid up to over three thousand in just a few minutes. Song Jians eyes flickered and he immediately understood why no one had responded after he had called out several times. These NPCs, trying to be so crafty. They all thought that others were asleep and wanted to buy things at a low price- Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Doomsday Blacksmith Shop Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Doomsday Blacksmith Shop Translator: 549690339 Four thousand Doomsday Coinsif theres anything higher, Ill give up. Its just a Level 10 suit of weapons after all; anything over four thousand would be a bit unworthy! A seductive womans voice rang out through the radio. This voice seemed imbued with a magical power that made listeners itch inside, making them desperately want to see the woman speaking; As her voice emerged, a brief silence fell over the radio. After a moment, an elderly voice sounded: Ahem, since the Queen of Sin has spoken, these gloves are worth no more than four thousand Doomsday Coins. The Sola family is out of the bidding! The Cassia Family is out of the bidding! The Storm Legion is out of the bidding! Song Jian was surprised. It seemed that this so-called Queen of Sin must have unimaginable power; otherwise, she wouldnt have made so many people back off; However, four thousand Doomsday Coins already exceeded Song Jians psychological expectations, and he wouldnt feel discontent. Moreover, the other peoples bids on the radio had already become cautious at 3,800 Doomsday Coins. Alright then, I will sell these gloves to you. Song Jian couldnt help but speak politely; Good, Ill be at the manor outside the city for the next few days. You just need to send them to ***, and that will be fine. Wait, uh, well, 1 dont have any stamps right now. I dont know if you can send me a stamp first. Of course, the cost can be deducted from the sale price Song Jian said sheepishly; It seems like a little friend whos new to the game got lucky and dropped these gloves. Congratulations! Hehe, you just need to upgrade your mailbox to Level 3, and you can send mail without stamps. If youre short on Doomsday Coins, I can send you the payment first, said the Queen of Sin with a giggle; This guy, does she have a naturally enchanting voice? 1 cant take it; Hearing her laughter, Song Jian felt a surge of impulse from the bottom of his heart and couldnt help but change color; You, arent you afraid Ill take your money and not send the item? Song Jian suddenly asked, as if compelled; The radio fell silent, and only the faint sound of electrical noise could be heard. After a long while, the Queen of Sin spoke leisurely: Nobody in this world would dare take my money and not give me anything. 1 am the Queen of Sin, after all! Queen of Sin? Could it be that the Queen of Sin is the de facto ruler of the City of Sin? Song Jian had a flash of insight and suddenly thought of Count Qian Dahai, who lived in the inner city of the City of Sin; Before long, Song Jian received a system notification about new mail! He went to the mailbox, opened it, and saw four thousand Doomsday Coins exactly, not a single coin less. After Song Jian withdrew the coins, the four thousand gold coins were automatically divided into three portions, leaving only a little over 1,300 gold coins in his inventory; He opened his mailbox settings and saw that it required 300 Doomsday Coins to upgrade to a Level 2 mailbox. Song Jian clicked to upgrade directly, and the ordinary mailbox outside the courtyard immediately shone with a dazzling light; System: Your mailbox has been upgraded to Level 2, allowing you to retain 10 more mail messages; Upgrading to a Level 3 mailbox required 500 gold coins. The over 1,000 gold coins he had just acquired were quickly reduced to 500; System: Your mailbox has been upgraded to Level 3, allowing you to retain an additional 10 mail messages; you can also send mail without stamps, with a daily limit of 3 times; After Song Jian sent the gloves, he felt a sudden sense of relief. The pressure from the Queen of Sin was simply too great. In Doomsday, someone who could control an entire city had more power than a mayor, perhaps even a governor, in the real world; I still have 500 Doomsday Coins, which isnt too bad. Now, I have at least 3,500-3,600 Doomsday Coins to spend. I should be able to buy one or two good things! Song Jian became excited again at the thought; The place where the shimmering rainbow light shone was far from Song Jians manor. If it werent for the night when the colorful light seemed to illuminate the sky like a searchlight, Song Jian might not have noticed its existence; Standing at the highest point of Manor Castle and looking towards the colorful light, the straight-line distance was at least 50 or 60 kilometers, reaching deep into the city. The level of the monsters there was likely over Level 10, and the exact location was not yet clear; It should be near Weihu Park. Song Jian opened the map and secretly estimated the location. Thinking of this, Song Jian looked around, gritted his teeth, morphed into a dark cloud, and flew toward Weihu Park. It was nighttime, so riding a motorcycle would probably be faster, but it would also make too much noise and attract many monsters at night. If he rode a motorcycle, he wouldnt make it a few kilometers before being surrounded by monsters, and he wouldnt stand a chance of entering the Doomsday supermarketnot to mention keeping his life intact; Transforming into a dark cloud and hovering in the air as he slowly flew toward Weihu Park, Song Jian was cautious all the way, fearing another encounter with the bat-winged zombies he had seen the night before. The thought of that swarm of hundreds of Level 10 Elite Boss bat-winged zombies was haunting. If he encountered them in the air, there would be no chance of survival; Fortunately, Song Jian didnt encounter any flying monsters along the way. After an hour and a half, he arrived at Weihu Park without any incidents; At this time, a building covering five to six hundred square meters appeared out of nowhere on a vacant lot next to Weihu Park. The building looked and felt out of place with its surroundings; Looking down at the building emitting colorful light below, Song Jians brow furrowed. This building looked much smaller than the three-story Doomsday supermarket; Is this the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop? Song Jian looked at the huge characters on the building and couldn''''t help but be dumbfounded. How could there be such a building? Descending from the sky, Song Jian found that there were already five or six people standing at the entrance of the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. All of them were dressed in green or blue quality gear, and each persons level was above Level 7. It seemed that anyone who could come to Weihu Park at night was already among the elite players in this city ;?> Seeing Song Jian descend from the sky, the several players surrounding the entrance of the blacksmith shop showed curious expressions, looking Song Jian up and down. None of them, however, approached him or tried to strike up a conversation. The atmosphere in front of the blacksmith shop was somewhat eerie; *Ding Ding Ding-* From within the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop came the sound of metal clashing, as if someone was forging something; Song Jian looked around and was about to push open the door of the blacksmith shop when he noticed that the surrounding players were giving him a mocking smile. He hesitated and stepped back, choosing to wait patiently like the other players outside the door; After a long while, the clanging of metal from inside the blacksmiths shop ceased. The door swung open, and a muscular dwarf, his beard full of iron filings, emerged from inside; Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Armed Miners Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Armed Miners Translator: 549690339 [LV30 Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeenj(Elite), Vitality Points: 3800/3800, Characteristics: Super Strength, Super Defense, Super Resistance, Skills: ???, Title: Senior Blacksmith Seeing the revealed attributes floating above the dwarf blacksmiths head, Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected his opponent to be a level thirty elite boss. Having experienced this situation before, Song Jian understood that for monsters or NPCs above level ten, one needed corresponding skills, such as Reconnaissance, to examine their attributes. However, even with such skills, you could only see a portion of the targets attributes, not their entire set, unless your skill level was high enough; Blacksmith Aberdeen had concealed his skill and did not wish to reveal it publicly. Even with just the displayed attributes, people were already astonished; Aberdeen exuded an aura of fireworks smoke, carrying a shiny, glowing longsword in his hand. The sword looked similar to Song Jians Guardians Sword, except it was twice the size. It was probably a double-handed sword, yet Aberdeen held it effortlessly in one hand; Are blessed ones of this city really so rare? It seems I wont make much money this time, Aberdeen muttered under his breath; However, his murmurs were as audible as a normal conversation, and several players nearby heard him clearly. Their faces displayed a mixture of emotions as they exchanged glances, seemingly conveying information with their eyes; Song Jian was also surprised by Aberdeens words, which revealed an obvious piece of information: there were players with similar divine statuses in other places as well; Could it be possible for players to arrive in other cities like those in the City of Sin? Or, are there more than one zombie-infested cities in this game? Song Jian wondered; *clap clap- Aberdeen swung his left hand, striking the blade of the double-handed sword with a resounding sound, attracting the attention of the surrounding players; You all did well by keeping quiet while I was forging. 1 like well-behaved children! Aberdeen smiled and continued, Then, this double-handed sword in my hand was just forged. You can have it at a discounted price starting from 500 Doomsday Coins, and the highest bidder wins! As he spoke, Aberdeens left hand gently grazed the blade, and seemingly using some skill, a faint white light enveloped the entire sword and then slowly faded away; The unremarkable longsword now radiated a blue glow with its attributes appearing before the several players; Keen Knights Longsword (Blue), Weapon, Double-handed Sword, Attack 36-49, Strength +2, Armor Break +1, Attack Speed increased by 10%, Special Effect: Charged Strike (active), charge for one second, deal 150% weapon damage to the target with a chance to knock back the enemy; Skill Cooldown: 10 seconds; Usage Requirement: Level 7, Cannot be taken outside of the game: No Among the blue quality weapons, this impressive sword could be considered a top choice. Though it didnt have any particularly extraordinary features, it was well-rounded with high attack power, decent attributes, and an additional attack skill. Song Jian felt that if they announced it on the radio, it could be sold for at least 1,000 Doomsday Coins; 500 Doomsday Coins! I want it! A player wearing metal chain armor, with a delighted expression in his eyes, shouted immediately; The double-handed knights sword isnt very useful to me, but my companion wants to choose a warrior profession, so he might be interested. Emmm, 550 Doomsday Coins! A player next to him, wearing leather armor and carrying a longbow, pondered and spoke after a moment; Only three or four players bid, and the prices didnt skyrocket. When one player offered 800 Doomsday Coins, no one challenged him further; Alas, what a loss. Just the materials for this sword cost nearly 500 Doomsday Coins! Aberdeen shook his head slightly and grumbled. It seemed the purchasing power of the blessed ones in this city was limited, so he was no longer interested in crafting more weapons for sale; After trading the longsword with the player who bid 800, Aberdeen shook his head and walked back to the blacksmith shop, seemingly intending to close the shop and retire for the day; *bang!* The door of the blacksmith shop closed, and the lights inside were extinguished. The colorful glow around the building faded, turning it into a rather inconspicuous establishment; Thank you, everyone! The player who bought the longsword raised his hands in appreciation to the others, a joyful smile on his face. He was the only one who gained something, while the rest had come to the blacksmith shop in vain; Your luck is quite good! If 1 were accustomed to using double-handed swords, 1 would have definitely competed with you this time, someone said, a bit frustrated; Sigh, who knew hed only sell one weapon! If only I had known, I wouldve competed as well. Even if this longsword was bought for 1,000 Doomsday Coins, it wouldnt be a loss. A level 7 blue-quality weapon could be sold out for 1,500 Doomsday Coins after some time when players level up! Ha, you would have to wait a while for that. Currently, players barely have money in their pockets. Its no wonder why the longsword was sold for merely 800 Doomsday Coins! The few players joked with each other as they left the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop, leaving Song Jian alone standing in front of the shop, daydreaming; Would someone who dares to name his shop after Doomsday just sell one weapon and leave? There has to be more, Song Jian thought as he stared at the darkened blacksmith shop; In other games, you could learn forging or mining skills in a blacksmith shop. 1 wonder if 1 can learn these skills in this Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. Having access to mining skills meant you could comprehend them as long as you found the ore, but unless you had a skill book, a mentor, or worked as a blacksmith in the real world, comprehending forging arts on your own was particularly difficult; As Song Jian stood outside the blacksmith shop for an hour with no movement inside, he couldnt help but feel anxious; Did I guess wrong, or is it that the dwarf blacksmith is dissatisfied with the players in this city and doesnt want to interact with them anymore? Song Jian wondered; Just as Song Jian hesitated and contemplated giving up, the door of the blacksmith shop suddenly opened, and the dwarf blacksmith Aberdeen came out; Little guy, why are you still standing here and not leaving? Aberdeen stared at Song Jian and asked in a deep voice; Um Dwarf sir, hello. I wanted to ask if you could teach me the forging arts to craft equipment? Upon seeing Aberdeen, Song Jian was overjoyed internally, but he displayed a polite demeanor as he bowed and asked; Aberdeen looked Song Jian up and down before saying abruptly, Young man, have you ever heard of the combat profession Armed Miner? Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Chapter 158 Obsidian Chapter 158: Chapter 158 Obsidian Translator: 549690339 Armed Miner? At a first glance, its not quite mainstream profession, is it? Roughly translated, its probably a miner who can fight, right? Just like a King among Beggars no matter how gloried it sounds, its still a mining job, eh? Just adding the word Armed in front makes it extraordinarily high-end? Ive never heard of it. Could you explain this combat profession to me? Song Jian inquired respectfully. Even seemingly worthless professions deserve respect because after all, this guy is a Combat Mentor, and hes hinting at some progress in my main task. In this city teeming with monsters, finding a Combat Mentor is certainly a tough challenge. Hahahaha, this profession has remarkable combat abilities and is also skilled in mining. They can identify various types of ores and often stumble upon unexpected benefits. Aberdeen said with a face full of smiles, So, what do you think, lad? If youre willing to take on the Armed Miner profession, 1 can simplify your test task. How does that sound? Studying Aberdeens pyramid-scheme-entrepreneur-like face, Song Jian shook his head, I havent decided on any combat profession yet. 1 want to learn more before 1 decide! Well then Aberdeens smile faded, replaced by a serious look. He looked Song Jian up and down, muttering under his breath, In that case, I must choose your task more carefully Aberdeens right hand was constantly swiping in the air, as if there was a screen displaying a list of tasks for him to choose from. Gather Obsidian, thats a good task. Ill pick this one for you. This will also give you a taste of the allure of the Armed Miner profession! Aberdeen chose a task, his eyes sparkling. System: Combat Mentor Aberdeen has issued you a test task: Gather Obsidian. Task requirements: Collect loo units of obsidian and earn Aberdeens approval. Task rewards: Gain Aberdeens trust and receive information about the Armed Miner profession. Penalties: Loss of Aberdeens affection, reducing his favorability towards you to indifferent. Accept! Mentor, where can I find Obsidian? The city mines are just too far from here Song Jian said, a bit uneasy. Take out your map. Ill mark the locations where you can mine! Aberdeen replied. Song Jian smiles faintly. He had speculated that besides the mine, there must be other places in the city where ores could be collected. After he handed the map over, Aberdeen lightly marked a few spots and returned the map to Song Jian. You just need to go to any of these locations, and youll be able to mine obsidian. You might even stumble upon other, more valuable ores. If you do, you can sell them to me. 111 give you a good price. Aberdeen added, However, be careful. These places are just like the mines C filled with monsters. Youll have to eliminate the surrounding monsters to mine! Song Jian glanced at the map, nodded to Aberdeen, and started walking to the nearest mining location. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, Aberdeen shook his head slightly and stepped back into the smithy, shutting the door behind him. Song Jian quickly arrived at the location closest to him, an abandoned subway entrance. The entrance, which used to be an entrance to the citys No. 2 subway line, was now covered in green vines, concealing the entrance. Peeling back the vines, a pitch-black entrance came into view. Chilly winds blew out from the subway passageway, accompanied by the low growls of monsters within, making ones hair stand on end. Phew, I hope the level of these monsters isnt too high! Song Jians heart pounded with fear. Its the unknown thats truly terrifying. After a moment of hesitation at the subway entrance, Song Jian stepped onto the dimly lit stairs. The ivy quickly closed back up over the entrance, the last sliver of light disappearing. Alone, Song Jian slowly descended the stairs. It was pitch-black, one couldnt see their hand in front of their face. A mere thirty-meter staircase took Song Jian more than twenty minutes, as he had to carefully sense his surroundings with every step taken. At the bottom of the stairs was a spacious corridor lined with shops selling a variety of things on either side; In the middle of the corridor, the sign for a store was lit up, illuminating a large part of the area. Intrigued, Song Jian made his way towards this store; The store appeared to be a convenience store which wasnt very big, just about fifty square meters or so. At the entrance of the convenience store, as Song Jian approached, the glass door opened automatically and a welcome music started to play; Apart from the surrounding wall displays, there were no people in the store, indicating an unmanned convenience store. Walking in, Song Jian began to look around; The items at the front were various foods and drinks, which could reduce hunger and thirst and increase temporary attributes. Checking his inventory, he still had plenty of food, but not much water left; Mineral Water (White): Beverage, effects: reduces 45 points of thirst, increases spirit points recovery rate by 10%; Price: 10 Doomsday Coins Red Bull Drink (White): Beverage, effects: reduces 50 points of thirst, immediately recovers 30 spirit points; Price: 30 Doomsday Coins Freshly Squeezed Juice (White): Beverage, effects: reduces 55 points of thirst, increases defense by 5 points for 30 minutes; Price: 45 Doomsday Coins Just the beverages alone were over a dozen types each with different attributes, but the prices werent exactly cheap; Song Jian spent over a thousand Doomsday Coins and bought out all the beverages in the convenience store. Although these drinks were expensive, they were rare. If he didnt use them, he could resell them and make a good profit; Compared to the beverages, the food here had much worse attributes. Even his roasted or fried meat fare was better. After a brief glance, Song Jian lost interest in the food here; Beyond the food and drinks, the next cabinet was filled with various gathering tools including pickaxes, Fine Iron Pickaxes, mineral detectors, and mining ropes. Song Jian even spotted an automatic mining robot, but the price of ten thousand Doomsday Coins made him balk. It was too expensive. He wondered whether the minerals mined by this robot could ever cover its cost; Out of these tools, Song Jian only spent three hundred Doomsday Coins to buy a mineral detector and merely glanced at the rest without buying anything; The next display cabinet was filled with rows upon rows of weapons. All kinds of pistols, assault rifles, and even infantry landmines, hand grenades, and explosives. However, all these items were white quality items with low damage and average attributes. After some hesitation, Song Jian ultimately decided against buying them; If he bought all these items and sold them to other players, he could possibly earn a couple hundred Doomsday Coins, but Song Jian was only left with a little over two thousand Doomsday Coins, and he couldnt possibly afford to buy them all. Furthermore, itd be time-consuming to resell all these items and he wouldnt earn much money from it. Song Jian didnt want to become a full-time trader, so he just had a quick look and then turned to leave; Upon arriving at the last display cabinet, Song Jians eyes lit up. There was only one type of item in this cabinet and there were just three of them. The price was exorbitantly high, but Song Jian did not hesitate to buy one; After looking around the entire convenience store and finding nothing else of interest, Song Jian turned around and left, heading towards the subway station viewing platform; There will be another chapter at eight, well, everyone, please wait a bit! Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Blood Essence Stone Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Blood Essence Stone Translator: 549690339 Song Jian bought a machine called Ore Processing Machine, which combines crushing, decomposition, and extraction functions, allowing the ore to be directly refined into corresponding products; For example, putting in a unit of iron ore will directly decompose it into a metal iron ingot, and putting in a gold ore will directly obtain a complete piece of gold; The ore processing machine looks like a rectangular metal box, more than half a persons height. When in use, it must be taken out of the inventory and can be put back into the inventory when not in use, making it very convenient. This item is also extremely expensive, costing two thousand Doomsday Coins, which ordinary players cannot afford; Song Jian had a profound understanding of the price of materials and finished products after his first contact with the Doomsday supermarket. Selling a piece of zombie meat could only earn one Doomsday Coin, but making it into fried meat or grilled meat would be worth twenty to thirty Doomsday Coins, a twenty to thirty times increase in price; Obviously, if selling ore, it can only be considered as materials, and the price will definitely be very low, but if decomposing the finished product, the price will naturally increase accordingly; With the help of the light from the convenience store, Song Jian walked towards the subway platform. After walking a few hundred meters, a faint light appeared in front of him. When he got closer, he found that it was the ore from the subway tracks on both sides, emitting faint light; What used to be concrete passages on both sides of the tracks were now covered by a layer of rock, with colorful lights glowing inside, making them look dreamy and beautiful; In the depths of the subway track, Song Jian saw a heavily corroded subway that had derailed and lay horizontally in the tunnel, covered in a thick layer of green moss; Song Jian jumped down from the platform onto the rails and took out a palm-sized compass, exploring left and right; he had just bought it from the convenience store. It was an Ore Detector that could detect ores within a range of three meters; The Ore Detector looks like a radar with a metal shell and a transparent glass layer on the front. There is a pointer in the center, and under the pointer is an LCD screen displaying a thin line C like a life detector in a hospital, constantly making small jumps. As Song Jians position changed, the pointer of the Ore Detector also kept shaking; Song Jian walked along the rocks on both sides of the subway track. After walking about five or six meters, the Ore Detector suddenly issued a series of rapid beeps, and the pointer swiftly jumped to the far left. At the same time, the constantly jumping line on the LCD screen below the pointer began to jump violently; Song Jian followed the direction indicated by the pointer and found a rock wall emitting red light. As he moved up and down this rock wall, the entire Ore Detectors glass screen suddenly emitted a gentle green light when his left hand was one meter above the ground; This is it! Song Jian put away the Ore Detector and punched the rock wall; Bang, bang, bang- Cracks appeared on the hard rock wall, and debris flew. Song Jian felt a slight stinging sensation in his fist. It seemed that it would be more difficult than collecting rocks; After punching for about ten minutes, a red light emerged from the rock wall and entered Song Jians inventory; System: You have collected one unit of Blood Essence Stone, and your Mining Skill experience points increased by 25 points; Blood Essence Stone? Song Jians eyes lit up. To upgrade the Blood Pool from level one to two, he needed a hundred units of Blood Essence Stone. He originally thought about buying it, but the Blood Essence Stone was too expensive, so he put the matter aside. Unexpectedly, he could gather Blood Essence Stone here, which is a delightful surprise; Blood Essence Stone (White): Material, can be used for enchantment, engineering, and potion-making; Usage requirement: Possess the corresponding production skills; Looking at the Blood Essence Stone in the inventory that emits a faint red glow, Song Jian thought to himself, The application of Blood Essence Stone is really extensive, no wonder the price is so expensive. Could this be a Blood Essence Stone vein? If so, 111 be rich. Taking out the Ore Detector, Song Jian continued to explore; The Ore Detector was easy to use and accurately found the precise location of the ore, but it took a lot of time. In more than half an hour, Song Jian had only collected three units of Blood Essence Stone; Id better finish the test mission first, as long as 1 know the location of the gathering site, Ill be able to gather Blood Essence Stone sooner or later, Song Jian thought to himself. He gave up the red ore in this area and walked deeper into the tunnel along the tracks; Obsidian should be an ore emitting black light, and soon, Song Jian saw that on the rock wall beside the sideways train, there was indeed a black glow; He jumped on the train, took out the Ore Detector, and started searching; The Ore Detector could detect the specific location of the ore but not the type of ore it was, so Song Jian could only guess that Obsidian should be in this black-glowing area based on the name of the ore; Beep, beep, beep- The Ore Detector made a rapid sound again. Following the direction of the pointer, Song Jian stepped towards the middle of the train; This is it! Seeing the Ore Detector emit a gentle green light, Song Jian smiled and punched the rock wall; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly felt a slight tremor under his feet, followed by a deep growl that came from the train carriage below; Monster! A light flashed in Song Jians mind, and he quickly put away the Ore Detector, drew his dagger, and prepared to jump down; Boom- A big hole suddenly burst open in the compartment below him, and a dry arm stretched out from the hole, tightly grabbing Song Jians ankle; Then, a strong force came through, and the monster below seemed to want to pull him into the carriage; Song Jian frowned, and his body instantly turned into a cloud of black mist, floating upward; The monster reached out and groped around twice more. When it realized that it had lost Song Jian, it furiously roared and snarled, grabbed the metal around the hole with both arms, and forcefully tore to the sides. In a short while, it had torn a large hole large enough for a person to pass through; Soon, a zombie with a bare upper body crawled out of the hole and roared at the black mist above; This zombies body surface was covered with a thick layer of scales, emitting a dark glow as if it were draped in iron armor. Even its cheeks were covered with fingernail-sized scales; LV10 Armored Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 1100/1100, Features: Super Defense, Skills: ???? A level 10 Elite Boss, this will be a bit difficult! Song Jian stared at the roaring Boss below and felt a little overwhelmed. He came here not to fight monsters and kill Bosses, but to mine ores. However, without killing the Boss in front of him, he couldnt continue the mining process; If my Rocket Launcher wasnt broken, dealing with this Boss wouldnt be that difficult, but now Song Jian hesitated for a moment, controlling his body and gradually descending towards the Boss; Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Duel to the Death Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Duel to the Death Translator: 549690339 Morphing into Dark Cloud, duration 60 seconds, cooldown 30 minutes. Under Dark Cloud form, it consumes 1 point of Mental Strength per second. The state can be dispelled at any time, and cooldown begins after dispelling; While in Dark Cloud form, Song Jian is immune to physical damage. His magical resistance increases by 100%, and every ten seconds he deals damage (30+200%*Mental Strength) to any target within the cloud; Song Jian currently has 7 points in Mental Strength. This means, within 60 seconds, Song Jian could deal over two hundred and fifty points of damage to the Armored Zombie; A swirl of dark mist envelops the Armored Zombie. An injury of forty-three points emerges from above the zombies head. Seeing this, Song Jian feels relieved. It seems that the Armored Zombie only has strong physical defenses. Its Mental Strength is quite weak, or it would not have sustained such mental damage; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The Armored Zombie senses its enemys presence nearby but is unable to trace him. It swings its arms violently in all directions, hitting nothing but air, stone walls, and the rotten subway carriage. The intense force their swings create rips through the air; Song Jians feeling is peculiar, like he is hugging the Armored Zombie tightly with both arms, but the creature cant touch him at all. Boom C The Armored Zombie wildly swings its fists, striking the nearby rocks with a loud echo; From its mouth, it continuously emits beast-like growls. During this moment, the Armored Zombie is clearly flustered. It has never experienced something like this before, being able to sense an enemy and take damage from them, without even being able to touch the enemys clothes; With a misstep, the Armored Zombie rolls down from the subway carriage and crashes heavily onto the rail track. Crack, the Armored Zombie roars, grabbing and pulling the rail track. It breaks off a chunk of rail track thats two to three meters long. The rotten rail track has become brittle, snapping into two from either side. The Armored Zombie takes the broken piece and swings it all around; The sixty seconds pass quickly. The Vitality Points of the Armored Zombie drop by one-fifth. The surroundings are now a mess. A large section of rocks around have been shattered. The ground is filled with glowing rocks, and the subway next to them has been blasted open to reveal a few large holes. The carriage on one side has been split entirely. As Song Jians Dark Cloud form reaches its final few seconds, he flies seven to eight meters away from the Armored Zombie, reverting to human form; The Armored Zombies blazing eyes pierce through Song Jian. The formerly irrational creature becomes even more insane. Grabbing the rail track in its hand, it fiercely smashes it towards Song Jian; Song Jian ducks low, as the rail track whizzes over his head, the forceful wind messing his hair. With his right hand on the ground, a milky-white orb shaped like a tusk quickly forms; Earth Teeth Assault! Whoosh, whoosh- The sounds of sharp objects breaking through the air suddenly interrupt the silence. Leaving a straight mark on the ground, it charges towards the Armored Zombie; Bam! A loud bang C the tusk-shaped orb hits the Armored Zombie hard, the strong energy throwing it up in the air. Its body collides with the subway carriage; Squeak- lhe unpleasant sound of breaking echoes. The Armored Zombies body embeds itself into the carriage. A thirty-one point damage mark appears from overhead; Wow, its defense really is super strong. My Earth Teeth Assault skill only dealt thirty-one points of damage. Its like it has a built-in function to halve the damage! Song Jians cheeks twitch a couple of times, looking at the Armored Zombie struggling to escape from the carriage metal. He suddenly feels this might be a tough fight; Will I really be able to kill this thing?1 A question mark emerges in Song Jians mind, though for now, he has no other choice but to fight; Song Jian tightly clutches the Tusk Fang Stinger. A silver light gleams endlessly on the blade as Invisible Sword Qi keeps amassing around the blade; However, Song Jian dares not to use up all of his Invisible Sword Qi. The Tusk Fang Stinger is his only smooth weapon at the moment. If it gets damaged again, Song Jian wont bear the loss; Lets do it! Song Jian flies into a sudden rage. His eyes filled with bloodshot veins as if theyre blazing fires. He lets out a beast-like roar from his throat and throws himself at the Armored Zombie; Seeing Song Jian charging at it, the Armored Zombie takes a leap, appearing three meters ahead. It throws a punch at Song Jian; Faced with the zombie s punch, Song Jian successfully dodges it by bending down. And just like the deadly fangs of a venomous snake, he stabs his dagger right into the zombies chest; The dagger strikes the black scales on the Armored Zombies body, causing a spark of fire to erupt. A three-point damage floats up from the top of the zombies head; Song Jian is taken aback. These scales are like a thick layer of armor on the Armored Zombie. If he cant penetrate these scales, itll be difficult for Song Jian to inflict any significant damage; The Armored Zombie swings a counterpalm, hitting Song Jian squarely on his back and flinging him five to six meters away; Song Jians eyes are blood-red, as if fiery flames are burning inside them. He rolls over to get up, kneeling on the ground. Blood is already gushing from the corner of his mouth. His face is somewhat contorted with pain. Watching the Armored Zombie lunging at him, Song Jian pulls out a potion from his bag and throws it at the zombie; Weakness Potion (Superior): Carries out a ranged attack against any target within six meters, inflicting 30 points of true damage while weakening the targets defense by 35% for 65 seconds; As the potion shatters in mid-air, a puff of gray smoke engulfs the Armored Zombie. Tiny granules invisible to the naked eye burrow into the zombie s body. They are like bloodthirsty tiny insects, infiltrating the Armored Zombie s body through the gaps between its scales. In no moment, the Armored Zombies body is covered in a faint gray glow; Having thrown the Weakness Potion, Song Jian once again charges at the Armored Zombie fearlessly. This time, there is no other thought in his head except tearing his enemy into pieces; This time, Song Jians dagger easily penetrates the Armored Zombies scales. Nearly half of the blade stabs into the zombies body. Feeling the pain, the Armored Zombie also shows signs of insanity. It swings its fists frantically as if wanting to squash Song Jian into a pulp; Facing the heavy fist of the Armored Zombie looming overhead like a huge mountain, Song Jian has a sudden stroke of insight. He swings his left hand upward forcefully, releasing a dazzling silver Sword Qi from his index finger that cuts sideways across the zombies fist; Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Escaped Unexpectedly Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Escaped Unexpectedly Translator: 549690339 With barely any resistance, a glittering silver sword stroke sailed effortlessly through, severing the right arm of the Armored Zombie at the elbow. Clang- The severed arm fell to the ground, making a sound akin to a metallic impact. Cant believe its this powerful? Song Jian expressed his surprise. He knew that even though the physical defense of the Armored Zombie had dropped by 35%, compared to an ordinary tenth-level elite boss, its defense was much stronger. He hadnt expecting that the ability Sword Finger would directly cut off its arm. Taking advantage of the Armored Zombies painful roar, Song Jian created distance and took a swig of a newly purchased beverage he retrieved, his partially diminished Spirit Points had started to gradually replenish. The Armored Zombie, having lost an arm, became even more fearsome and enraged, its body even beginning to whirl with a black aura. Suddenly, a ghastly howl echoed throughout the subway tunnel. The scales on the Armored Zombies body emitted a grey aura, and its form surged like a feral beast towards Song Jian, its left arm swinging, the gale of its strike sweeping towards Song Jians head. Song Jian ducked his body lower to dodge, then charged forward swiftly. He slipped under the Armored Zombies ribs to get behind it. In the course of his forward dash, his right hand held a dagger horizontally, and aiming at the zombies ribs C he stabbed mercilessly. The sharp dagger easily cut through the somewhat curved and dried scales. A scar more than three inches long appeared under the Armored Zombies ribs, at the same time, a damage of over twenty points exploded above its head. Song Jian repeatedly launched the Tusk Fang Stinger, capitalizing on the huge drop in the Armored Zombies defense to slash multiple wounds on its body. Originally solid scales now easily broke apart, and in no time, over a half of the scales on its body had been slashed off, shattered into fragments. The Armored Zombie roared in anger, swinging its fists hard, the resulting force hitting the nearby rock wall. The hard rock wall which was radiating a black light, emitted a crisp shattering sound, instantly leaving a huge hole punched by the Armored Zombie. The shattered rocks flew in all directions. The Armored Zombie took advantage of this, grabbing a handful of broken rocks and hurling them backward, instantly covering a large area. The shattered rocks, like bullets, left behind black traces in the air that slowly disappeared. Song Jian, caught off guard, was hit by two pebbles the size of fingernails, causing his charge towards the Armored Zombie to stall momentarily, while he involuntarily spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Looking at the figure in front of him, much stronger than an ordinary human, a ruthless look flashed through Song Jians eyes. He pointed his left index finger forward. Whoosh- A three-meter-long silver Sword Qi stabbed into the ribcage of the Armored Zombie, quickly sinking deep into its body. Even though the silver Sword Qi lasted less than a second, the damage it caused to the Armored Zombie was massive. Explode! The five-layered Poison Mark activated, causing over a hundred points of damage to appear above the Armored Zombies head. A stench-filled black fluid gushed out from the wound, covering half of the zombies body. The Armored Zombie, with its right arm severed at the elbow, its defense greatly reduced, its body covered in blood and suffering from numerous wounds, appeared in an extremely sad state. However, the ferocity it exuded was akin to a wounded beast, even in death it desired to bite Song Jian. With one hand on the ground and another gripping his dagger, Song Jian kept his eyes fixed on the Armored Zombie at a distance. His vitality rose visibly. His Vitality Points, which originally reduced to one-half, was nearing 80%, and his Spirit Points had also recovered to around 65%. Roar- The Armored Zombies roar echoed in the tunnel, the sound causing a prickling sensation in Song Jians ears. Looking at the Armored Zombie charging towards him, a thin vertical line on Song Jians forehead slowly opened, revealing the Vertical Eye. It shone with a brilliant light, piercing through the dim tunnel like a brilliant silver gem. Whoosh- A silvery beam shot out from the vertical eye. Upon seeing this beam, the Armored Zombies body instinctively trembled. The previous two silver Sword Qi had already made it feel the threat of death. Now, another silvery beam was shot towards it. Despite its ferocity and aggression, the Armored Zombie felt a chill run through it. The silvery beam shot out from the vertical eye was not less powerful than the Sword Finger, but it lacked the sharpness. The beam hit the chest of the Armored Zombie and did not go all the way through. Instead, it seemed like an electrical welding, with countless silvery rainbows blossoming continuously, pushing the Armored Zombie back against the rock wall behind it. A series of damage numbers burst out from above the head of the Armored Zombie. The Spirit damage was okay, but the physical damage had been weakened by the opponents defense. Even with a reduction of 35% of the damage, the physical damage that could originally burst out forty to fifty points was now reduced to just over thirty points. -71 -68 -75 Five seconds later, the silver beam from the vertical eye on Song Jians forehead disappeared, and a hint of fatigue appeared on his face. Now, only a dozen or so spirit points were left, but all of it was worth it. The Armored Zombie had taken close to three hundred points of damage this time, and a bowl-sized wound was burned into its chest area. Scales and flesh had all disappeared, revealing several cracked ribs and a black heart behind them that had already stopped beating. Earth Teeth Assault! With over 500% recovery speed for Vitality Points, the skills that consumed Vitality seemed almost negligible to Song Jian now. He would use these skills as soon as their cooldown time was up. The Tusk Fang-shaped spirit cluster made a sharp sound as it tore through the air, ruthlessly hitting the Armored Zombie. Its left leg made a crisp fracture sound, and its massive body wobbled as it knelt down on one knee. The effect of the Weakness Potion had worn off. The Armored Zombies body surface had returned to its original dark metallic luster. Just then, another potion was thrown at the Armored Zombie. With a bang sound, the Armored Zombie was once again enveloped in a gray fog. As it felt its body gradually weaken, the Armored Zombie roared to the sky in unwillingness. Its blood-red eyes stared fiercely at Song Jian for a few seconds, as if to imprint his face on its mind. A sense of dread crept into Song Jians mind. This guy seemed to want to escape! Sure enough, the Armored Zombie, relying on a broken leg and its remaining limbs, jumped up like a beast and started running towards the deeper part of the tunnel. Song Jian lifted his foot and chased after the Armored Zombie. He had worked so hard, and he wouldnt feel at ease unless he killed it. After chasing for over a hundred meters, Song Jian noticed that the sounds made by the Armored Zombie were getting further and further away. He couldnt help but think to himself: Does this guy still run so fast despite half of his limbs being useless? Just as Song Jian was about to give up, he suddenly heard the painful screams of the Armored Zombie in the distance. Next, the system told him he had gained over 600 Experience Points. Did someone just kill the Boss up ahead? Song Jian was startled and immediately became more cautious. Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Ratman Miner Aekte Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Ratman Miner Aekte Translator: 549690339 Song Jian cautiously advanced several meters along the subway rails, finally spotting the body of the Armored Zombie lying across the track. Its body was slowly burning to black ashes, and several items were scattered around him. The one who killed it actually didnt take the opportunity to take the spoils? Song Jian was a bit surprised; the other party had dealt the final blow to the Armored Zombie, and was entitled to seize spoils of battle. Next to the Armored Zombies corpse, a small figure stood, resembling a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old child, about 1.2 to 1.3 meters tall. When Song Jian drew closer, he jumped in surprise: this person looked like a giant rat walking upright. Clasping his dagger, Song Jian seemed a bit tense. Greetings, human youngster. Dont be nervous, Im just a miner. The rat person surprisingly could speak: My name is Eckert Claw. I killed the Zombie when he charged at me while 1 was mining. I didnt know it was your prey. For this, 1 offer my apologies and hope for your understanding. Rat-person Eckert bowed to Song Jian, his right hand on his chest, bending towards Song Jian in respect. Song Jian didnt speak, staring at the rat-persons head. Soon, rat-person Eckerts attributes were revealed. LV30 Rat Miner Eckert (Elite), Vitality Points: ???, Traits: ???, Skills: ??? Apart from the level, race, profession and name, all the other properties were question marks, clearly hidden by Eckert. However, Eckerts entire attribute bar was light green, indicating that Eckert and Song Jian had a friendly relationship and wouldnt attack Song Jian unprovoked. Seeing this, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. Although his Vitality Points had fully restored after the fight, his Mental Strength was already on the brink. His battle power had drastically diminished, and even if in full form, he could not possibly match a level 30 Elite Boss. Hello, Mr. Eckert, Im pleased to meet you here. As it happens, Im also here to mine. Song Jian extended his right hand, giving Eckert a greeting. Oh, youre also a miner? What a coincidence! Eckerts eyes lit up, a hint of a smile on his face. Seeing a rat grin at you made Song Jian feel a bit bizarre, but he didnt show it on his face. Come, human lad, these are your spoils and should be yours. 1 again apologize for my recklessness. Eckert said with a smile. Dont say that. If it wasnt for you, the creature might have escaped. 1 am grateful to you for killing it and these spoils include your share as well, Song Jian hastily replied. Haha, it was just a level 10 monster. The items it dropped arent really useful to me. Moreover, this monster had been in the mine for too long, and almost all it dropped were ores. For a miner, theres nothing more common than ores. Rat-person Eckert burst out laughing. This time, Song Jian didnt refuseinstead, he nodded at Eckert and picked up all the items dropped by the Armored Zombie Boss. Three units of Obsidian and five units of Bloodstone, along with five or six other types of ores. Among these, two of them were materials for Song Jian to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenades, which brought him considerable joy. Hm? Theres even an equipment piece, Song Jian said, somewhat surprised, as he picked up a gauntlet. Miners Glove (White), Main Hand Weapon, Equipment Effect: Attack 1-1, enhances mining efficiency by 50%, automatic ore detection. Usage Condition: Level 10. Can the equipment be carried out of the game: Yes. It was another piece of equipment that could be taken out of the game, but for Song Jian, it seemed more useful inside the game. Equipping it means 1 cant use the dagger. Switching weapons during a battle would take a few seconds. Song Jian thought after stretching his fingers with the Miners Glove on. So you are a God Favored, and you have not yet taken up a profession! Rat-person Eckert eyed Song Jian up and down in surprise, exclaiming aloud. Yes, my name is Song Jian. Nice to meet you, Ekt! Song Jian said with a slight smile. Impressive, it seems youre quite powerful. Otherwise, you wouldnt have ventured here alone. You should know that even the weakest monsters here are level ten Ekt wore a face of admiration. Song Jians expression froze. The minimum level here is ten? Ekt gave a slight smile to Song Jian, pulled out a pickaxe emitting a faint golden glow, and began to strike the rock wall. Song Jian noticed that within a few minutes, five or six streaks of various colored light flew into Ekt. Are miners able to mine this fast? Song Jian was taken aback, but he quickly moved on and began to explore. The mining glove could automatically prospect, similarly to a prospector. On the back of the glove, there is a similar device. However, the range of the mining glove was slightly larger than the prospector, reaching five meters. The mining glove increased mining speed by 50%. A level 5 Mining Skill could also improve efficiency by 30%. Beating the wall with his fist, Song Jian could collect a piece of ore in just a few minutes. His speed wasnt slow, but when compared to Ekt, it was like heaven and earth. These gloves are quite impressive! Song Jian said excitedly as he touched the mining glove on his right hand. Thats just a novice mining gadget. For a true miner, its nothing more than a toy. Ekt suddenly remarked. Truthfully, Im not a miner. But, these gloves are quite useful to me, Song Jian chuckled. As an armed miner, Id be glad to give you some advice regarding mining. 1 dont know if youre interested in listening to my ramblings? Ekt suddenly offered. Armed miner? Really? Id love to know more about this profession. If you could explain it to me, Id be extremely grateful. Song Jian exclaimed, surprised and excited to have encountered an armed miner here. However, looking at Ekt, his combat strength didnt seem too powerful. An armed miner is still a miner at their core, whose primary profession is to gather various ores. Wherever there is a mine, there are armed miners. Ekt placed his faintly golden-glowing pickaxe aside, sat cross-legged on a rock, and took out a box of cigarettes. He lit one up. Seeing a giant rat smoking a cigarette in such a stylish manner, Song Jian felt this image was strange and off-beat. However, the more precious ores a mine produces, the more dangerous it is. This forces miners to learn some self-defense martial arts, hence the origin of the armed miner. A novice armed miners core skill is the Mining Skill. Only those with level ten or above Mining Skill are worthy of calling themselves miners. Additionally, there are dozens of skills related to Mining Skill, which include Prospecting Skill, Ore Seeking Skill, and Ore Identification Skill. As for self-defense martial skills, the core skill is Magma Body Refining Skill. It can absorb energy from various ores to strengthen oneself. With Magma Body Refining Skill as the core, many other martial skills can be developed, which you will need to choose again when you reach level thirty for the second class transfer Ekt talked incessantly and told Song Jian all the characteristics of the armed miner without any reservations. System: You attentively listened to Armed Miner Ekts explanation, the Skill Mining Skill (LV5) evolves into Mining Skill (LV3). [Mining Skill]: Passive, Level 3, when collecting ores increases efficiency by 35%, increases the probability of obtaining rare ores by 12%. System: After carefully listening to Armed Miner Ekts explanation, your Mining Skill levels up. [Mining Skill]: Passive, Level 4, when collecting ores increases efficiency by 40%, increases the probability of obtaining rare ores by 15%. Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Level 30 Elite BOSS Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Level 30 Elite BOSS Translator: 549690339 After spending more than half an hour, Ratman Ektor gave a detailed explanation of the characteristics of the Armed Miner profession and also taught Song Jian some mining tips, which transformed his Mining Skill and even upgraded it by one level; Thank you, Ektor, your explanation has been very helpful to me! Song Jian said gratefully; Its nothing. Its clear that youve already mastered the core skill of Armed Miners, the Mining Skill, which will be of great help to you in the future; at the very least, you wont have to worry about Doomsday Coins. You should know that all Armed Miners are very rich, hahaha! Ektor laughed heartily, seemingly proud of the Armed Miner profession; System: You listened to the Combat Profession Instructor Ektors explanation of the Armed Miner profession, and your main mission is 4/10 completed; Song Jian was surprised that the main mission was already completed, so did he still need to complete Aberdeens test mission? After thinking about it, Song Jian did not delete Aberdeens test mission and kept it; In the following time, the two continued mining, and tacitly split up, with one person on each side. Although Song Jians mining efficiency was not as high as Ektors, he could barely keep up with Ektors pace. It was clear that Ektor deliberately slowed down to accommodate Song Jian. After all, mining alone was quite boring, but with two people chatting and laughing, it was no longer dull; Ektor, is the pickaxe in your hand golden-quality equipment? Song Jian couldnt help but ask out of curiosity; Haha, I thought you didnt notice my baby. As far as 1 know, the God-favored ones are very sensitive to equipment and pursue it eagerly! Ektor laughed heartily and showed Song Jian the attributes of the pickaxe in his hand; Ektors Cross Pickaxe (Light Gold), Main-hand weapon, Attack 110-120, Strength +10, Agility +8, Attack (Mining) speed increased by 35%, Mining Skill level +1, Special Effect 1: Theres a chance to upgrade the quality of mined ores by one level; Special Effect 2: Doubles the amount of ore collected; Special Effect 3: Significantly reduces the influence on surroundings when mining, making it harder for monsters to find you; Usage Requirements: Exclusive to Ektor Blade; Hiss, is this exclusive equipment? Song Jian stared in awe. This kind of equipment is soul-bound to the owner, can only be used by the owner, and will disappear if the owner dies; Thats right, this is my exclusive equipment, which I created at a great cost! Ektor said proudly. Thats amazing. I wonder when Ill have my own exclusive equipment, Song Jian said with envy; Haha, youll have it. God-favored ones are the lucky ones blessed by gods, and youll definitely have your own exclusive equipment in the future, Ektor assured Song Jian; Ill take your word for it. Hehe! Song Jian scratched his head and laughed; This was the first golden-quality weapon Song Jian had seen, and for a miner, every attribute and characteristic of this weapon would make one drool; While talking and mining, most of the time Ektor spoke and Song Jian listened. Occasionally, Song Jian would also express his own views. The two seemed like old friends, making the boring mining work lively; Hours later, Song Jians bag was filled with various ores. He had collected 100 units of Obsidian for Aberdeens test, and 100 units of Bloodstones needed to upgrade the Blood Pool to level 2. He even collected all the materials needed to make T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenades and over 300 units of other various ores; However, Song Jian had no intention to leave. Its rare to meet a high-level NPC like Ektor, who made Song Jian feel very relaxed. Their intimacy level slowly increased, and Ektor often shared his past experiences in their conversations. To Song Jian, this information was invaluable and couldnt be bought with money; Just then, a rock wall not far away began to shake violently. Cracks appeared on the smooth surface of the rock wall, looking like a spider web. Be careful! Ektor said to Song Jian with a serious face; Bang! The cracked rock wall suddenly burst open from inside out, revealing a large hole with a diameter of over one meter. A monster covered in green scales crawled out from the hole. Its two blood-red eyes stared at Song Jian, and its long mouth full of fangs opened and let out a sharp roar. The monster looked somewhat like a pangolin, but it was much larger than a regular one. It was over two meters long and reached the height of an adults thigh. Its body was covered in pale green scales, its limbs were short and thick, and its claws were sharp. The hard rock wall was like tofu in front of it, easily crushed to pieces. LV30 Mutated Ore Beast (Elite), Vitality Points: 3200/3200, Traits: Intermediate Defense, Rock Breaker,??, Skills: Sonic Attack, Claw Clash,?? A level 30 Elite BOSS? Song Jian was shocked in his heart and couldnt help but take two steps back. There was such a terrifying creature in the mine! If Song Jian encountered it as soon as he entered the subway station, it would have been difficult to leave alive. The mutated Ore Beasts eyes were fixed on Song Jian, and its crimson tongue constantly flicked in and out. If it wasnt for Ekt standing next to Song Jian, the mutated Ore Beast would have already pounced. Its my mining activity that disturbed it! Song Jian looked at the mutated Ore Beast and suddenly understood. At this moment, he suddenly thought of Ekts pickaxe and its third trait and realized just how precious it was. Song Jian, let me show you the self-defense capabilities of armed miners and let you experience the power of the Magma Forging Technique! Ekt slowly walked towards the monster, speaking to Song Jian as he went. Seeing Ekt approaching, the mutated Ore Beast actually took two steps back and lowered its body, letting out a threatening warning roar towards Ekt. But Ekt didnt care at all, taking big strides towards the mutated Ore Beast. The monster became furious, swinging its limbs, and charged at Ekt like a black shadow. Bang- Ekt tightly gripped his pickaxe with both hands, swung it upward, and directly smashed the approaching mutated Ore Beast, sending it flying into the air. Roar- Ekt let out a skyward roar, and his body slowly swelled. Muscles bulged one by one, and his height rapidly increased. In no time, he had surpassed Song Jians height. Watching the body of the mutated Ore Beast being sent flying into the air, Ekt bent his elbow and stomped on the ground with a bang. He shot towards the airborne mutated Ore Beast like an arrow. Lines of creamy white energy appeared on the surface of Ekts elbow, striking the mutated Ore Beast in mid-air with great force. The creature let out a painful cry. With nowhere to exert force in mid-air, the mutated Ore Beast was like a live target. Ekt grabbed its neck and forcefully threw it down to the tracks below. With a bang, the mutated Ore Beasts body slammed onto the two rusted tracks, breaking them apart. A large pit appeared on the ground with the mutated Ore Beast lying in the center, struggling to get up. Ekt, suspended in the air, tightly gripped his pickaxe and slammed it down onto the mutated Ore Beasts head like a mountain. Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Obsidian Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Obsidian Translator: 549690339 The battle only lasted for a few minutes. Erik was like a strong man beating up a child, showering the Mutated Mine Beast with relentless barrage of punches that marked constant screams; This fighting style is so crude and wild, every punch landing onto flesh. But, I like it, hehe! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he watched Eriks build slowly transform from a robust man to a skinny rat-man, his vitality points remaining intact throughout the fight. Can one truly be so overwhelmingly powerful when facing an elite boss of the same level? Song Jian was astounded when he looked at the battlefield that was akin to being swept by missiles, and the Mutated Mine Beast lying on the ground, its limbs twitching sporadically. Hehe, what do you think of my strength? Not bad, huh? Erik looked at Song Jian with a face full of smiles. At this point, Erik in Song Jians eyes was simply a humanoid beast. No, a rat-shaped monster! So powerful! This Mining Warrior profession is incredibly powerful! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim out loud. At this moment, a barely noticeable hint of shyness flashed across Eriks face. He quickly waved his hand in dismissal and changed the subject, Lets see what loot this guy dropped for me. As he said this, Erik walked toward the Mutated Mine Beast, stepping on its neck. In an instant, it drained the last remnants of its vitality. The beasts carcass began to burn in a transparent flame, leaving behind three items that radiated white and green lights. Hmm, not bad, two precious ores and one green quality forging material! A satisfied smile appeared on Eriks face. Alright, Song Jian, its been a pleasure meeting you and becoming friends with you. Erik turned around to face Song Jian and said, But its time for me to leave this place. I recommend that you do the same as soon as possible. The monsters here are very powerful; before becoming a professional, it is best to avoid coming here. Alright, Erik, lets leave this place together, Song Jian hastily added. This place was too dangerous and even had a level thirty elite boss. If it werent for Erik, Song Jian would never have come to mine here. That dwarf seems to bear ill-intentions, sending me to such a dangerous place to mine obsidian! Song Jian felt a surge of discontent for the dwarven blacksmith, Aberdeen. The two quickly reached the subway entrance. After Erik had given Song Jian some more advice, he turned around to leave, disappearing into the dark. Song Jian glanced into the dark tunnel, which looked like a giant monster with its mouth agape, sending shivers down his spine as he hastily walked toward Wei Lake Park. As he watched Song Jians silhouette slowly disappear, a hint of a smile appeared on Eriks face. This Chosen One is quite interesting; in him, I see the potential for a unique profession. However, becoming a unique professional requires much more effort Erik put away his pale golden pickaxe, and with a wave of his right hand, a dazzling ball of lightning appeared in his palm. Like a waterfall, plasma coiled around his entire body and in a few moments, Eriks attire underwent a complete transformation. Prevaricating light emanated from head to toe, dressing him in an ensemble of purple-red equipment. This surpassed golden quality, reaching the level of legendary grade. In Eriks hand appeared a magic staff resembling a wolf tooth mace. This staff was taller than Erik himself, thick at the top and thin at bottom. At its tip, a crimson gem the size of a human head sparkled radiantly. He pulled out a lock buckle from his bosom, flicked it into the air and, like a transformer, the small piece started to shift and change its shape. As countless gears interlocked and spun, an airship appeared beside him in a short span of time. The attribute Mining Warrior above Eriks head also morphed into War Engineer. He jumped onto the small airship, and after a quiet rumble, it zipped into the blackness of the night like a streak of light. Song Jian stood on a rock in Wei Lake Park, looking at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. The shop was still shrouded in darkness. It seemed Aberdeen had completely given up on the city, realizing that even if he crafted a legendary, or even an epic weapon, it wouldnt fetch a decent price. Song Jian stared coldly at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. He didnt expect that the mining location pointed out by Aberdeen would be so dangerous. If not for his good luck in meeting Rat-man Erik, Song Jian might have died while completing this task. The opponent is after all a level thirty elite boss, 1 dont possess Eriks strength. If we fall out now, Ill be at a disadvantage, Song Jian contemplated. Looking at the wrecked rocket launcher in his package, Song Jian marginally smiled and started walking toward the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. There was not a single sound to be heard from within the pitch-black blacksmith shop. Song Jian wondered if Aberdeen was already asleep. He checked the time; it was already past four in the morning, and in an hour, the sun would rise. If nothing unexpected happened, Aberdeen would also leave the city by dawn. Thump! Thump! Thump! Song Jian knocked forcefully on the large door of the blacksmith shop. Coming, coming! Aberdeens voice echoed from inside the shop. Opening the door to find Song Jian, his eyes briefly betrayed surprise. However, he quickly regained his composure with an annoyed expression, as someone rudely awakened from sleep. What, have you finished the task that was given to you? Aberdeen asked grumpily. Im sorry, theres a level ten elite boss in the mine. Im not strong enough and only managed to mine three units of Obsidian, Song Jian said, expressing remorse while presenting the three shining black stones from his palm. Is it is it really obsidian? You actually managed to mine obsidian? Thats impossible! Aberdeen, his eyes wide open and staring at Song Jians palm, showed a puzzled look on his face. The obsidian mines are deep within the cave, and that place is full of level thirty Aberdeen abruptly looked up at Song Jian, glad he stopped talking just in time, or it would have been awkward. Sending an unexceptional level ten person to mine in an area where a level thirty elite boss roams was indeed not very honorable. Hmm, alright, the monsters in the mine are indeed very strong, and its good that you were able to collect three. However, this means I cant share with you the details of the Mining Warrior profession! Aberdeen said solemnly, But it wasnt a wasted trip. Im willing to buy these three obsidians for ten Doomsday Coins each! Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Chapter 165 Repair Chapter 165: Chapter 165 Repair Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing Aberdeens offer to buy obsidian at the price of ten Doomsday Coins, Song Jian kept a calm face, but he couldnt help but curse inwardly. In his radio inquiries about the Blood Spirit Stone information, Song Jian learned that the price of a unit of Blood Spirit Stone was at least seventy to eighty Doomsday Coins and sometimes it could even sell for a hundred Doomsday Coins per unit. Compared to Blood Spirit Stone, obsidian is even more precious. Though Song Jian didnt know the exact price, he was sure that the price of an obsidian was at least over a hundred Doomsday Coins. After all, the area where obsidian deposits were located was where the level 30 elite BOSS lurked, whereas Blood Spirit Stone can be mined in the area plagued by a level 10 elite BOSS. Respected Dwarf sir, please give me another chance. I failed this time due to my damaged weapon. Otherwise, 1 surely could have harvested enough obsidian! But I need to ask a favor of you, if you could help me out, 1 promise I can harvest enough obsidian for you! Song Jian put back the three obsidians he gathered and pleaded earnestly. Your weapon is damaged? Aberdeen was taken aback but quickly became excited by Song Jians assurance. He rubbed his hands together and asked, Can you really gather a hundred units of obsidian? You know, the area where obsidian is Aberdeen hesitated as he was well aware that the obsidian mining area was guarded by a level 30 elite BOSS. Even with his power, he dared not venture there. Comparable to the ratman Ekut; Aberdeen wasnt even fit to lace his boots. Of course, theres no problem, respected Dwarf blacksmith. After all, Ive already obtained three units of obsidian, havent I? Song Jian quickly said. Very well, in that case, just state your request and Ill do my best to satisfy you, Aberdeen finally agreed after some hesitation. Actually, I only need you to repair my weapon. Im sure I can harvest enough obsidian if my weapon isnt damaged! Song Jian said. Show me your weapon then! Aberdeen had already anticipated Song Jians request when he mentioned his damaged weapon. He nodded for Song Jian to bring it forth. Song Jian withdrew his rocket launcher for Aberdeen to inspect. Upon seeing it, Aberdeens eyes lit up. He eagerly took it from Song Jian and gently ran his fingers over the icy metal shell. This is a work of art! Aberdeens face took on a serious expression. The sight of the cracks on the surface of the rocket launcher caused expressions of both pain and anger to flash across his face. You must have applied some sort of destructive energy in an attempt to enhance its power, but it ended up damaging the weapons internal structure! Aberdeens hands shook slightly as he pointed at Song Jian and said, You dont deserve to wield this weapon; its very presence in your hands is a waste! Master Aberdeen, about the obsidian Song Jian reminded him. Aberdeen paused and sighed heavily. He turned and walked back into the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop, cradling the rocket launcher. Follow me, Ill repair this weapon for you. But as a penalty, put a hundred units of obsidian in front of me before dawn or youll face the wrath of a level 30 elite like me! Aberdeen said. A smirk appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. When Aberdeen stated that the task must be completed before dawn, he had more or less confirmed his suspicions. He felt about 80% sure that the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop would disappear just like the Doomsday Supermarket after dawn. Regarding whether it would reappear, Song Jian believed that coming to this Zombie City cost Aberdeen a great deal, a price that was certainly higher than the punishment of a level 10 player without a career. Song Jian followed Aberdeen into the blacksmith shop, which was brightly lit. He noticed that it was a large room of over 600 square meters, far more spacious than it appeared from the outside. In the middle stood a seven to eight-meter high furnace, and rows of shelves ran along the walls. The shelves on the left boasted all kinds of equipment. Their quality was at least of blue grade, and Song Jian even saw silver and gold-grade equipment neatly arranged on the shelves. The shelves on the other side displayed various weapons that dazzled Song Jian. Not only were there cold weapons like swords, spears, and halberds, but there were also firearms like pistols, assault rifles, rifles, and sniper rifles. However, the number of firearms was far less than that of cold weapons. Respected Dwarf blacksmith, are these weapons for sale? Im willing to offer a satisfactory price! Song Jian couldnt help but ask, pointing at a sniper rifle of silver grade on the shelf that radiated chilling intent. These are my treasured collections and are not for sale! Aberdeen refused bluntly. Staring at these weapons, Song Jian swallowed hard. If he werent wary of Aberdeens strength, he would have seriously considered killing Aberdeen and seizing everything. Aberdeen placed the rocket launcher on a workbench, disassembled it into a pile of parts with a toolkit, and then began to inspect each part. What kind of mutant energy did you add that could cause such considerable damage? After carefully checking the damaged parts, Aberdeen seemed to have noticed something. He looked up at Song Jian, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. Seeing Song Jians smiling silence, Aberdeen didnt press further, but his confidence in Song Jians ability to collect obsidian increased slightly. In total, thirteen components need to be reforged, and the launching tube also requires replacement. Give me your three obsidians! Aberdeen brusquely extended his hand. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian placed the three obsidians on the workbench. Hmm, wait, the repair will take half an hour! Aberdeen informed him. Will it regain its previous attributes? Can its features be preserved? Song Jian eagerly asked. Huh, who do you think I am? Do you think everyone and anyone can own a Doomsday Blacksmith Shop? You should know, as long as 1 have enough materials, I can forge Legendary or even Epic-grade equipment for you, let alone a lowly blue-grade weapon! Be patient. Youll find that with these three obsidians, the attributes of your rocket launcher will only get better! Aberdeen snorted and grabbed a handful of ore carbon powder, tossing it into the roaring flames. With a bang, the flames in the furnace flared up, even raising the temperature around them several degrees. Aberdeen lined up various forging tools on the workbench, from large to small, comprising more than ten types of different shapes. Alright, youre not needed here. You can wait outside! Aberdeen began to shoo him away. Song Jian, who originally intended to sneak a peek at Aberdeens weapon repair process to possibly understand the art of forging, wore an awkward smile and turned to leave the blacksmith shop. Before long, he heard the sounds of furious hammering, akin to that of a torrential rainstorm, coming from the blacksmith shop. Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Second-Level Manor Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Second-Level Manor Translator: 549690339 Song Jian waited patiently. Not even half an hour had passed, probably only about twenty minutes, when the door of the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop swung open from the inside. Aberdeen, with a face full of excitement, walked out carrying the repaired [Cobra-2X]. Hahaha, this is my best weapon repair job to date. Look, allow me to show you the skills of Aberdeen the blacksmith, Aberdeen handed over the [Cobra-2X] to Song Jian with a bit of reluctance. Upon seeing the restored [Cobra-2X], Song Jian also broke into a joyful smile. The Cobra-2X was quite powerful, he could use this weapon till level 15, or even level 20, without needing to upgrade. [Cobra-2X] (Blue): Rocket Launcher, two-handed weapon, Attack: 58-72, Explosion+3, Splash+3, Rocket speed increased by 25%, Ammo capacity +1. Special Effect 1: Autoreplenishes a bullet every thirty seconds. Ammo capacity: 2/2, Attack Speed: 3 seconds. Usage requirement: Level 10, Strength Attribute reaching 12 points. Excellent, excellent, Master Aberdeens craftsmanship is truly remarkable, llaha! Song Jian laughed heartily. The restored rocket launcher still boasted of its blue quality, but with greatly enhanced attack power, and a new 25% increased rocket speed attribute. All the other attributes and special effects were also fully retained, which was simply a pleasant surprise. Now, off you go. As long as you manage to collect a hundred units of Obsidian before dawn, not only will I tell you the characteristics of the Weapon Miner occupation, but I will also reward you with a blue quality strengthening stone. You can use it to further enhance your weapon, Aberdeen said, pulling out a transparent crystal emanating a blue aura from his pocket, and waving it at Song Jian. Song Jian paused, quickly weighing the value of a hundred units of obsidian against a blue quality strengthening stone in his mind. The repair was successful mostly because of your three Obsidian pieces. Without them, I could only have restored the weapon to its previous state. Any improvement would have been impossible, Aberdeen said thoughtfully. Oh, really? So, three pieces of obsidian are equivalent to one strengthening stone! Song Jian remarked, with a gleam in his eyes as if he was asking casually. Hmph, what do you know? Strengthening stones have a limited number of times they can enhance a weapon. The more times you use them, the lower the success rate. Ordinary strengthening stones can only enhance up to nine times. But obsidians can enhance a weapon infinitely. As long as your weapon has enough potential, you can use it ten or eight times without a problem, Aberdeen replied without batting an eye. On the other hand, your weapon has already been enhanced three times by obsidian, but its potential has not been fully tapped. I think you can at least use the obsidian to strengthen it seven or eight more times. After that, use the enhancing stone to enhance it. As long as it can be enhanced to +3, it will be equivalent to a precious item of silver quality. If you can enhance it to +9, it could be on par with an average gold quality weapon. Thats quite a consumption! Song Jian calculated silently in his mind, shaking his head slightly. Indeed, the consumption is significant. After the enhancement stone enhances the weapon to +3, each enhancement has a chance of failure. If it fails, the enhancement level decreases by one. If it fails after reaching +6, the weapon can burst Aberdeen explained. Haha, Im already very satisfied with the attributes of this weapon now, thank you, Master Aberdeen! Song Jian said, placing the [Cobra-2X] into his equipment column for two-handed weaponry, his face filled with a satisfied smile. Alright, go on. Theres only a little over an hour left till dawn. Youre short on time! Aberdeen said, turning around to return to the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. Song Jian smirked mysteriously. His body transformed into a cloud of black fog and he shot off into the distance. It seemed that the value of obsidian was much higher than that of the strengthening stone. In the sky, Song Jian glanced at his mission list, hesitating whether to directly delete his test mission. After some thought, he decided to wait until dawn to decide. If he didnt show up by then, Aberdeen might think that he hadnt gathered enough Obsidian. Compared to not collecting enough obsidian and deceiving Aberdeen, the former would be less infuriating to him. After all, upsetting a level 30 elite BOSS would be quite dangerous. He tricked me into a death trap, 1 took advantage of his repairs, were even now. Song Jian thought to himself. Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian promptly upgraded it to level 2. Upgrading to a level 2 mansion required twelve thousand units of stone and eight thousand units of wood, as well as one thousand units of iron ore. For Song Jian, acquiring wood and stone was no longer a difficult task. He had been hindered from upgrading the mansion previously because of the thousand units of iron ore requirement. But having gathered ore this time around, not only had Song Jian collected enough iron ore, he even had some surplus. He opened up the mansion attribute panel, and directly chose Mansion Upgrade. A thunderous rumbling sound could be heard from outside the mansion. Song Jian didnt feel any tremors from inside the room, but he could see from the window that his field of vision was gradually ascending. The mansion upgrade took an extremely short time. Just about ten seconds later, the upgrade was finished. Song Jians safe house had become a level 2 mansion, with significantly improved defenses. With a flicker of thought, Song Jian headed down to the basement, the size of which had expanded significantly with the upgrade, now covering an area of 120 square meters. Walking over to the Blood Pool, Song Jian saw blood churning within it like boiling water. Song Jian tossed all one hundred blood stones into the Blood Pool. Very quickly, the speed of the blood churning inside the pool began to accelerate, and the water level started to rise, soon spilling over from the pool. Song Jian took a few steps back. Although the blood didnt overflow very quickly, within a few minutes, it had already covered an area of several square meters. Boom! A muffled sound resounded, and the ground shook slightly. The area of the Blood Pool expanded by more than half. Four stone pillars slowly rose up around the pool. The stone pillars were carved into the forms of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise, looking quite fierce and majestic. Blood water spouted continuously from the mouths of these four mythical animal sculptures into the Blood Pool. Yet the water level didnt rise at all. Blood Pool: Level 2 structure, Effect: Stores 8000 units of blood water. Blood Water Effect 1: Replenishes Vitality Points. Blood Water Effect 2: Cultivates blood monsters (Blood Ravens: 30, Blood Zombies: 30). Blood Water Effect 3: Can be used to make additives to increase product quality. Structure Explanation: The blood water contains micro-toxins. Drinking it for a long time can enhance ones constitution, but also affects ones consciousness and pollutes the soul. The blood water in the Blood Pool can slowly recover, but when completely depleted, it would take a lot of time and precious materials to replenish. Blood Pool Capacity: 5000/8000. Not bad, besides a three thousand unit increase in the blood water capacity, another type of blood monster has been added: Blood Zombie. 1 wonder how strong it is! After looking at the Blood Pool attributes, Song Jian mused to himself.. Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Making a Hand Grenade Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Making a Hand Grenade Translator: 549690339 Blood beasts nurtured in the Blood Pool were part of the manor, just like Alex from the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree, and could only serve as the manors guardian. Once they left the manor, they would lose blood continuously. The farther they were from the manor, the faster they would bleed. However, because Song Jians demonic summoning skill had mutated into the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, these blood beasts had become Song Jians summoned creatures, able to appear anywhere and assist Song Jian in battle; At this time, the Blood Pool had just been upgraded and the blood zombies had not yet been bred, so Song Jian could not immediately check the attributes of the blood zombies. After checking the materials needed to upgrade the Blood Pool to level three, 500 units of stone, 100 units of ruby, 100 units of Dragon Bloodstone, Song Jian memorized this silently and turned to leave the basement; He returned to the third-floor bedroom, opened the Engineering Crafting Table, and opened the blueprint for the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade at the same time, comparing the materials needed for crafting on the blueprint, and began to prepare; Hmm, wood, sulfur, saltpeter, crushed silver ore Song Jian followed the blueprint for the high-explosive grenade and put the materials into the material inlet of the Engineering Crafting Table; After all materials were inputted, Song Jian fiercely pressed the start button of the workbench. Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound came from inside the workbench, followed by the sound of crushing. The entire workbench began to tremble slightly; Now its crushing all these materials, then separating and purifying them. In fact, the process is not much different from that of the Pharmaceutical Workbench, both are idiot-proof level operations, Song Jian thought to himself; However, it didnt take long for the Engineering Crafting Table to tell Song Jian with facts that it was different from the Pharmaceutical Workbench; Boom- A muffled sound came from the outlet of the workbench, followed by a wisp of black smoke, and the workbench quickly quieted down; Were not the same, not the same Song Jian stood still in front of the workbench, feeling a powerful wave of disappointment wash over him. After a while, he mumbled to himself, Is this a failure, already? System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table) to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but the crafting failed and you gained 5 Crafting Experience Points; Isnt there a 30% crafting success rate bonus on this thing? What the hell! Song Jian angrily kicked the wooden table under the workbench; During this mining trip, Song Jian had gathered all the materials needed to craft the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but they were only enough to make twelve grenades. Now he had already wasted one set of materials; He originally thought that twelve T-11 High-Explosive Grenades would be enough for self-defense, but now it seemed that with these twelve sets of materials, no, now it was eleven sets of materials, if he could manage to craft three to five T-11 High-Explosive Grenades, Song Jian would be thankful; Following the materials list, he refilled the Crafting Table with another set of materials; Hum- Hum- Hum- Boom- System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table] to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but the crafting failed and you gained 5 Crafting Experience Points; Song Jian remained expressionless and continued to put in another set of materials; Hum- Hum- Hum- Boom- System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table] to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but the crafting failed and you gained 5 Crafting Experience Points; What the hell! Song Jian couldnt help but curse. Ten sets of materials, and yet not a single T-11 High-Explosive Grenade was made. This made Song Jian doubt whether the blueprint was fake; I accept one failure, two failures are fine, three failures, four failures, Im just unlucky, but ten consecutive failures, you have to show me some respect to probability, right? Song Jians mouth twitched involuntarily; However, after ten failures, the Crafting Experience of the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade had reached 50 points; Keep going, two more to go! Song Jian gritted his teeth. Even if they were all wasted, at least some inventory space would be saved. At the very least, by using up the materials, out of sight, out of mind; Hum- Hum- Hum- The workbench started working again; This time, it took a full ten minutes for the workbench to stop working; A metal ball the size of a fist, with a pockmarked surface, rolled out of the workbench; System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table] to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, crafting succeeded, you gained 20 Crafting Experience Points and 10 Engineering Experience Points; Phew, finally succeeded for once! Song Jian let out a long breath, the ten consecutive failures had made him hold his breath, almost going down the rabbit hole; Picking up the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, Song Jian began to check its attributes; T-11 High-Explosive Grenade (Ordinary): Consumable. Use effect: Throw at a target beyond a 5-meter range to deal 300 points of explosive damage. This damage can be increased with the level of the Throwing skill; has a chance to cause an additional 150 points of fire damage. Use requirement: Possess the Throwing skill; Heh, such a powerful damage, no wonder it took me so much effort to craft you. Song Jian held the high-explosive grenade, a satisfied smile on his face; Although he had not yet mastered the Throwing skill, such basic skills could be comprehended on their own. Just casually throwing a stone at a monster three times, he could comprehend it. This would not cause any obstacles for Song Jian; If I can make a large number of high-explosive grenades and find a place where monsters gather, wont my level increase as fast as a rocket? Song Jian couldnt help but think to himself; After placing the grenade into the inventory, Song Jian took out the last set of crafting materials and put them into the workbench; Hum, hum, hum- The workbench began to operate; What a pity, this workbench is only of ordinary quality. If only it could be like the Pharmaceutical Workbench. At this point, Song Jian realized how powerful the silver Pharmaceutical Workbench was; Boom- Another puff of black smoke came out of the workbench, and Song Jians mouth twitched involuntarily; Twelve sets of materials, only one finished product was made. With this 30% success rate, how on earth was it calculated? Wasnt it supposed to be three successes out of ten attempts? What Song Jian didnt know was that for some people, there wasnt much difference between 1% and 99%; After consuming all the materials, night had begun to fade, and the eastern sky was turning white; Song Jian vaguely heard the sound of an angry roar from a distance: Unforgivable, you deceived the great dwarf blacksmith Looking at the taskbar, the test task of the Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeen had failed, and Song Jians relationship with the Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeen had dropped to indifference; Phew, I hope that the next time we meet, he wont try to chop me with a knife. But the next time we meet, my strength will have surpassed his. A hint of coldness appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth; Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Harvest Ceremony Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Harvest Ceremony Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had already played around with the image of the dwarf blacksmith, Aberdeen, in his mind in countless ways. A strange smile appeared on his face, and his laughter made George the butler, who was standing outside the door, feel a chill down his spine. After hesitating for a while, he gently knocked on the door of the room. Knock! Knock! Knock! Who is it! Song Jian wiped off his saliva and asked; Master, the wheat and potatoes in the six Spirit Fields have matured. John would like to invite you to the Harvest Ceremony. Do you have time? Butler George asked respectfully from outside the door; Song Jian was perplexed. For just a couple of patches of wheat and potatoes, they needed to hold a ceremony? Did life have to be so ceremonious? Are they trying to show off their achievements to me, in order to ask for a raise in their salaries? Humph. Song Jian entered the room with a gloomy face; Lead the way! Butler George didnt dare to breathe heavily, not knowing what got into the master today, even the atmospheric pressure around seemed lower. On arriving at the courtyard, the Blood Spirit Poison Tree Alex was fast asleep. Seeing it, Song Jians face darkened again. This fellow was good at eating and sleeping, blackened quite a lot of Song Jians equipment, and was simply incomparable to Li Keers Fiana; If it wasnt for the fact that you could guard the house, I wouldve chopped you off long ago. The wood collected from you should be of at least grade three quality. Song Jian stroked his chin as he sized up Alex; Alex in its slumber suddenly felt a chill, its leaves shook slightly, causing the crows to all fly up, cawing chaotically; Master, look, all six Spirit Fields have yielded a bumper harvest. Butler George pointed at the remaining six Spirit Fields; Gardener John and carpenter Tammy, standing nearby, were also excitedly looking at the Spirit Fields, whispering to each other; Master, shall we begin the Harvesting Ceremony? Butler George asked softly; Song Jian nodded, saying, Lets begin.; Gardener John solemnly took out a sickle, the handle of which was tied with a big red satin flower. He lifted the sickle over his head with both hands and handed it to Song Jian; Master, please harvest the first bundle of wheat! John said excitedly; Song Jian: Song Jian, speechless, picked up the Red Flower Sickle, aimlessly swung it, whoosh a white light flashed, and a heap of wheat was reaped; Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! George, Tammy, and John behind him all began to clap; Should L. should 1 wave to them in acknowledgement? Song Jian felt exceedingly awkward; System: You have completed a Harvest Ceremony, Vitality Points limit increased by 10, skill[Cold Weapon (Pole Weapon) (Basic) Jacquired; [Cold Weapon (Pole Weapon) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 1, Increase the power of pole weapons by 5% Song Jian was startled: What is this situation? Gaining the skill Cold Weapon (Pole Weapon) (Basic) wasnt surprising to Song Jian, but his vitality points limit increasing by 10 was a rarity; When can we hold this Harvest Ceremony again? Song Jians eyes were sharp as he stared at gardener John; Master, every time a plant matures, we can hold a Harvest Ceremony. Holding a Harvest Ceremony will win the favor of the Goddess of Harvest. However, we must plant different crops each time. We currently only have wheat and potato seeds. If we plant them again, we wont be able to hold the Harvest Ceremony. John explained hastily; Pointing to another patch of mature soybeans, Song Jian asked, Can we hold another Harvest Ceremony? Sorry, Master, the Harvest Ceremony can only be held once a week. The next one you can carry out will be for harvesting soybeans, John said. 1 hope the Master can get more different types of plant seeds. The more varieties you have, the greater the reward from the Goddess of Harvest. Hmm, I need different types of plant seeds? Song Jian stroked his chin, handed his sickle to John and returned to his third-floor bedroom to switch on the radio. This is Nova Town, we found a group of level 10 wild boar men. They appear to want to establish a nest in the swamp. Is there any team willing to hunt them down? Wild boar men? Are there many of them? There are many professional hunters among the wild boar men. If its a large tribe, there will be wild boar men priests. If we can kill it, maybe we can get the skill of the priest profession, that would be a big score. Its just a small tribe, probably around thirty. There shouldnt be any wild boar men priests. Our scouts saw that they have hunters and warriors as their professions. This is Silver Moon Commerce, we are currently in Valan Canyon. We have a batch of goods that need to be transported to the City of Sin. We need to recruit ten to fifteen guardians of level 10 or above. Those interested can send me a private message, but it should include level, profession, and core skills! To go from Valan Canyon to the City of Sin? Seems like we have to pass through a Zombie City, right? Sigh, are you guys serious? Selling a level 10 blue quality spike hammer, one-handed weapon, attack 56-72, strength +2, Armor break +1, with a certain chance of causing shattering effects, comes with two special features, 800 Doomsday coins, those interested can send me a private message, highest bidder wins! Buying Yin Soul Grass, 30 Doomsday Coins per plant, no quantity limit, payment on delivery, mailing address**** Wanted mission, Gathering Area 101 issues bounty, one of our teams was killed in Zombie City 9, we need to hire warriors to investigate the cause. If they were killed by someone, we need the perpetrators head brought back. The mission reward is 5000 Doomsday Coins, plus one legendary profession core skill. There seem to be a lot of people on the radio now, publishing messages, recruiting manpower, selling items. It all sounds rather messy, but everyone who posts a message will appear on a small screen on the radio. If interested, one can write down the other persons radio number and chat with them privately. After waiting a while, Song Jian seized the opportunity to shout: Buying all kinds of plant seeds, no duplicates, direct delivery, address is City of Hope***, payment on delivery! In no time, the radio signaled that someone wanted to have a private chat. Song Jian glanced at the prompted channel and directly switched to another channel. Hello- Hello, this is Valan Town. We have wheat seeds, potato seeds, corn seeds, peanut seeds A somewhat hoarse male voice echoed over the radio; he continued to list over a dozen types of plant seeds. May I ask, which type of plant seeds do you need? The man asked. Aside from wheat and potatoes, Ill take all other plant seeds, Song Jian replied. Alright, how many? How much do you need? Lets start with one hundred of each! Song Jian said. One hundred seeds were just the right amount for one Spirit Field. Okay, let me calculate. Corn seeds amass 1 Doomsday Coin per seed, peanut seeds are 1.2 Doomsday Coins per seed, radish seeds are 1.8 Doomsday Coins per seed Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. Was seed sold by the grain? If thats the case, wouldnt it cost over a thousand Doomsday Coins? There are thirteen kinds of plant seeds in total, so you need 1,926 Doomsday Coins. For shipping, its 2,100 Doomsday Coins. So, all together, it will be 4,026 Doomsday Coins. No, is there no postage included? Song Jian asked. Sir, you must be joking. Using the mailbox system is expensive, but it is very safe. If we included shipping, wed be running at a loss, the man laughed. Okay, cash on delivery it is. How about a discount? Song Jian said after hesitating for a moment. Sure, lets say four thousand Doomsday Coins, cash on delivery. Ill go prepare right now. Thank you for your patronage, sir! Hope we can do business again! Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Setting up a Safety House in Groups Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Setting up a Safety House in Groups Translator: 549690339 Buying a single seed costs four thousand Doomsday Coins, and Song Jian only has just over a thousand in his pocket now. He still needs to figure out how to get more money; Do you buy plant seeds? Song Jian suddenly asked: I have recently harvested some wheat and soybeans Of course, wheat and soybeans are grains and theyre valuable in these times. However, we offer 8 Doomsday Coins for every hundred grains of wheat and 10 for every hundred grains of soybean. We buy as many as you have! Sheesh, these prices Youre even more ruthless than the system store! Song Jian exclaimed, thinking to himself; Heh, just kidding. Just send them over quickly. After saying this, Song Jian directly closed the radio; I might as well use these grains to enhance my cooking skills. I might even discover some new recipes! Song Jian thought to himself; Just then, from the window, Song Jian saw three green light columns emerge from the ground almost simultaneously; Someone is completing the main task of creating a safehouse! Song Jian had a thought and instantly disappeared from the room, appearing on top of the Manor Castle Towers; Looking towards the light columns, their locations were quite close and not too far away from the residential area where Song Jian was; It seems thats where the New Garden Residential Area is! Song Jian scratched his chin and muttered to himself, 1 should go and see. Once the safehouse is established, the whole area within a one-kilometer radius essentially becomes Song Jians territory, and other players would need his permission to establish their own safehouses here; However, before any safehouse is built, anyone can build one, which is why the three players had agreed upon building their safehouses together. But in the future, whoever wants to build a safehouse here will need the approval of all three of them; Song Jian quickly arrived near the New Garden Residential Area. By now, quite a few players had already gathered around, buzzing with discussion. These three guys are smart, banding together to create safehouses and fend off monsters. This way they all share the burden. Not bad, not bad at all! Isnt this just a game bug? The number of monsters within a one-kilometer radius is fixed. Three people defending against them instead of just one would obviously be much easier! Why dont you give it a try? Four people would surely be easier than three! I think Ill wait to see what happens. Such an obvious bug, 1 dont believe the game would just let it slide. A boss monster might appear and completely wipe them out. After hearing this, some players who had been keen on the idea of combining their forces immediately dismissed it. They decided to wait and see. If the three players succeed and the number of attacking monsters doesnt increase, it wouldnt be too late to establish their own safehouses together then; The three players stood amid the green light columns, constantly moving their hands in front of their chests as they set up defenses around their safehouses. With more than a month in the game time passed by, most players had gathered just about enough wooden and stone materials. As long as the game allowed, they could build any defense structure; Soon, the three green light columns shattered simultaneously, causing hundreds of monsters to swarm towards the three safehouses; Huh, it really works! The monsters are spread out and their numbers dont seem to have increased much! Someone exclaimed in surprise; No, theres been some increase, but it seems to be only by two to three layers! Almost, can we really build safehouses together? At this moment, almost all the onlooking players were excited; Lets wait. There may still be a strong boss yet to appear. Well see if they succeed. Qiang bro, it really works, haha, the monsters have been split off. We just need to hold this together! a player on the rooftop of a safehouse said, laughing and shouting towards another safehouse not ten meters away from him; Its all thanks to Qiang bros smart thinking, the boss really is the boss! another player promptly complimented; The three safehouses were arranged in a product line layout, each separated from each other by just eight to nine meters. The defensive structures they built were even connected, allowing them to concentrate their fire on a single monster, thus reducing the pressure on the safehouses. Moreover, it allowed them to easily fend off the attacking monsters. In just a short while, all three of them leveled up; Dont worry, as long as youre with me, I guarantee youll all be able to complete the main tasks! Qiang bro had a look of pride on his face; Qiang, Qiang bro, a BOSS, a BOSS is coming! a player suddenly pointed at a Level-5 elite boss in the distance and shouted out loud; Dont panic, its just a Level-5 elite boss. If it dares to come at us, well concentrate fire and bring it down instantaneously! Qiang bro squinted his eyes, looked at the boss for a long while, and spoke; All three had upgraded their safehouses to Level-3, and had built Arrow Towers. Twelve Arrow Towers combined to form a rain of arrows, making it extremely difficult for the monsters to even get close; Boss, the boss is coming! Zhao Liang had his eyes fixed on the boss. In his view, the regular Level-3 and Level-4 monsters would hardly cause any damage to the safehouses. The main threat was the boss. Once it entered the bosss attack range, the damage to the safehouses would be severe; Got it. Take control of the Arrow Towers and aim at that boss. As soon as it enters the attack range, start firing! Qiang bro took out a white-quality AK, aimed at the boss, and started to fire; The sound of three consecutive firings echoed each time, each hitting the bosss head and causing a lot of damage; The other two players also took out their long-range weapons and started firing at the boss; The boss, beaten to a roar, was blocked by the lower level monsters in front. Every meter it advanced, it had to bear a lot of damage; Hey, this boss isnt that tough! Seems it cant even get close to the safehouses. Were just lucky. Its a melee-attack boss. Well just aim to not let it get close to the safehouses and just knock it out. No sweat. Qiang bro was relieved, and shouted aloud; Not long after, the boss fell down three meters away from the safehouse that was closest to him. It burst out a piece of green-quality equipment and several white-quality materials; The three players eyes lit up immediately. Glancing at the surrounding monsters, they held their excitement back. But their eyes kept darting towards that piece of green equipment; The surrounding players, seeing the boss fall, gave out a cry of surprise; Its actually possible! Now with this, the safety of the main tasks has greatly increased! Yeah, they arent even scared of the boss showing up. Its actually like a huge gift pack giving away experience and equipment. What do you say, Old Li, why dont we find a place and build a safehouse together later? Sure, count me in, haha! Lets find more people. We can all complete the main tasks together! Song Jian looked around. With the death of the Level-5 boss, the atmosphere around had suddenly become lively; Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Bounty Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Bounty Translator: 549690339 In just half an hour, the three Alliance Game Houses managed to kill over three hundred monsters, with each players level rising by approximately one and a half levels. Compared to an individual creating a Game House, they received fewer Experience Points, but their safety significantly increased. This gave the onlooking players hope that they could successfully complete the main quest; This cant be as simple as it seems. Even though the monster count has tripled, compared to the strength of the three of us together, this increment in difficulty is nothing at all! Song Jian slightly furrowed his brows while looking into the sea of monsters; At that moment, the three players building the Game House had a sudden change of expression. They exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting mutual fear; Boss, what do we do, why did a level ten elite Boss appear? Zhao Liang said with a grimace; Yeah, boss. The three of us, even together, we cant possibly deal with a level ten elite Boss and all these other monsters. Were done for Another player, named Zhang Wei, also wore an expression of sheer terror. Not to mention a level ten elite Boss C even at the sight of a level five Boss, these two would immediately turn tail and run, completely unwilling to engage in direct battle with any Boss; Boss, in ten minutes it will be upon us, what do we do! A level ten elite, and I Im still only level seven. We cant beat him! Dont panic, well clear out the surrounding lesser monsters first! even though he was terrified, Qiang bro rallied. He couldnt deal with a level ten elite Boss either; Our Game House is only level one, its defense is not high, the remaining defense value now is only two-thirds. When the level ten elite Boss joins the fray, we wont be able to hold up, what do we do? Sweat pooled on Qiang Bros forehead, the look in his eyes becoming more frantic; Taking in the sight of the hundreds of onlooking players, Qiang bro came up with a plan immediately; Dont worry, there are so many players around us. A level ten elite Boss can drop good equipment C when the time comes, we can try and motivate them to kill the Boss. Qiang bro glanced at the other two and broached his plan; Qiang, bro, will they help us kill it? Wouldnt it be simpler for them to let the Boss scatter our Game House, then kill it? Zhao Liang asked hesitantly; Why would so many people gather when someone established a Game House? Isnt it because theyre waiting for the Boss and the Game Houses defenses to weaken each other, so they themselves can swoop in and benefit at no cost? With the Game House destroyed and the Boss seriously injured, it would be the safest time to go in for the kill. Thats why so many players watch as others Game Houses get destroyed, yet remain indifferent. No problem, when the time comes, Ill have a way to handle it! Qiang bros eyes reflected him inwardly wincing; Bro, youre not planning on using that thing, are you? Zhang Wei was aghast, and quickly questioned; Besides that thing, what other option do we have? Can you kill that Boss? Qiang bros challenging gaze had a frightening effect, and Zhang Wei almost fell off the perimeter wall; That belongs to boss. He gets to choose when and how to use it. Zhang Wei quickly added with a laugh; Right now, thats our only option. When the Boss shows up, well use it! Qiang bro gritted out, although he could visibly see he wasnt keen on the idea, but there didnt seem to be any better alternatives at the moment; But what about the reward? Zhao Ming seemed to have caught on and asked somewhat hesitantly; Yeah, what if the reward is too low and no one wants to do it? Zhang Wei chimed in with support; How many Doomsday Coins do you two still have on you? Qiang bro suddenly asked after careful thought; The two had a start and shook their heads immediately. Zhang Wei quickly responded, Bro, Qiang, all the Doomsday Coins we get every time are with you, right? Yeah, boss, we didnt dare to hoard any. We gave everything to you. Zhao Ming quickly added; Hmm, pretty words, as if I dont know you two? Qiang bro smirked coldly and continued: Hand everything over now, otherwise all three of us C tied by the same rope C if we cant get rid of that Boss, we die. Together. After he finished speaking, Qiang bro resumed shooting at the monsters approaching his Game House; Zhao Ming and Zhang Wei exchanged a glance and reluctantly fell silent. Their team had only recently formed up. Both just wanted to ride on Qiang bros coattails because he was at a higher level than they were, had three skills, and even his vitality was much higher. In every battle, Qiang bro was always at the forefront while they assisted from behind in safety. However, after a couple of battle experiences, Qiang bro proposed a distribution system based on need. If there were items that none of them required, they were to be kept by him. This included the Doomsday Coins, which were to be unified and allocated to him, but the spending of said coins had to receive agreement by all three players; Although Zhao Ming and Zhang Wei werent completely happy with it, they didnt voice any opposition. The raw materials from every battle were sold, and the Doomsday Coins earned were also handed over to Qiang bro. But this didnt mean that the two didnt have their secret stashes. After they had been playing the game for over a month, their privately stashed Doomsday Coins werent much fewer than other players; Boss, all our Doomsday Coins are with you. Ive been keeping track all along, and 1 think we should have around 3,560 Doomsday Coins there, right? Zhang Wei stated nonchalantly; Qiang bro was astounded by their accuracy, wondering if they were a professional accountant. Could they have memorized the Doomsday Coins they made from every single battle? This time well use up all our reserves. Ill add some of my own, 4,000 Doomsday Coins! Qiang bro gritted out: What good is having so many Doomsday Coins if we lose our lives? Well alright, Ill put in another 500. Thats all Ive got, but as long as we can establish the Game House, it will all be worth it! Zhang Wei gritted his teeth and declared, glaring at Zhao Ming as if he could draw blood; I, I well, 111 also add 500 Doomsday Coins. With both eyes on him, Zhao Ming was somewhat creeped out, and quickly agreed; Good, 5,000 Doomsday Coins, I dare those poor bastards not to be moved! Qiang bro mocked the onlooking players, sneering; At present, apart from the larger teams, hardly any player could bring out 5,000 Doomsday Coins. To the players, 5,000 Doomsday Coins were undoubtedly a colossal amount; Hearing Qiang bros decision, Zhang Wei and Zhao Ming both calmed down. Although every one of the three men was inwardly wincing, in order to complete the task, 5,000 Doomsday Coins was a sum they were willing to sacrifice; Before long, a level ten elite Boss made its appearance. This Boss was humanoid, but it was covered in spikes, looking like a giant human-shaped porcupine; [LV10 Spiked Zombie Kuka] (Elite), Vitality Points: 1100/2200, Traits: Super Agile, Damage Reflection, Abilities: Spike Throw, Spike Scatter, Waltzing Triple Strike. Thanks to yumile for tipping 1,000 Qidian Coins- Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Eating Alone? Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Eating Alone? Translator: 549690339 The emergence of a level 10 elite BOSS caused a stir among the onlookers. No one had expected the cooperative completion of the main quest to attract a level 10 elite BOSS. Many players had experienced the strength of a level 10 elite BOSS. A single level one safe-house couldnt possibly defend against it, let alone a level one manor, unless it possessed formidable defensive measures. The powerful attacks of the BOSS could easily penetrate the defenses of the safe-house. To prevent this, it had to be vanquished before it got close. A level 10 elite BOSS. Just as 1 expected. There are no bugs in this game. If they hadnt cooperated, it would have been a level 5 elite BOSS at most, definitely not level 10. Yeah, now theyve shot themselves in the foot. Its just a matter of how many level 10 BOSSes they can fend off. How many? This ONE is enough for them to choke on! Just wait and see, theyll definitely fail this time or Ill eat shit on a live broadcast! Easy on the trash talk, anything can happen in this game While the spectators began to mock and ridicule, Qiang suddenly pulled out a blue scroll from his package, opened it, and tore it fiercely. A semi-transparent curtain of light appeared in front of Qiang. He waved his hands continuously as if adjusting something or writing something into the light. Quickly, all players in the whole area received a system notification at the same time; System: An anonymous player has issued a kill order to all players within a kilometer radius. Your task is to kill the Spiky Zombie Kuka (Elite) of LV10 and obtain its skull: 0/1. Reward: 5000 Doomsday Coins! Everyone in the area is automatically given this task. There will be no penalties for task failure. The spectators around the area stiffened. They looked at each other, seeing the surprise in each others eyes. How did he post a mission? 1 cant do that. Are you blind? Didnt you see him using a scroll? Its probably a task posting scroll. How can you post a task without it? 5000 Doomsday Coins, thats a lot of money Is the guy who said he would eat shit on live broadcast still around? Are you freaking out now? The spectators began to get excited. To them, 5000 Doomsday Coins was a huge sum of money. However, hunting down a level 10 elite BOSS in a sea of monsters was no easy task. When the time comes, one only needs to inflict some damage on the BOSS to be eligible to pick up the loot. The main focus should be snatching the BOSSS head at the end. Almost all players thought the same. They set their sights on the level 10 elite BOSS, expecting someone to take the first move. The player to first attack the BOSS would bear the brunt of its hatred. Despite having its abilities halved, a level 10 elite BOSS was no joke. Seeing the players around him, Song Jian immediately pulled out the rocket launcher, aimed at the level 10 elite BOSS, and pulled the trigger. Whoosh- A rocket trailing a long flame flew towards the Spiky Zombie. The BOSS seemed to sense the danger and turned its head towards the rocket, letting out a roar. Two spikes came out of its elbows, which it threw at the incoming rocket. Inner Eye! A glint flashed in Song Jians eyes. Suddenly, the rocket slightly curved in the air, avoiding the two spikes. By the time the Spiky Zombie tried to dodge, it was too late. Because the modified rocket had a 25% increase in flight speed and was locked onto the target by the Inner Eye skill, the Spiky Zombie could only brace for the hit. Boom! Amidst the explosion, the Spiky Zombie let out a screech. Its menacing bloody eyes stared at Song Jian. Holding two foot-long spikes in its hands, it charged towards Song Jian. All the monsters in its path were torn to pieces by the Spiky Zombie. The monster hopped and spun with the two spikes in its hands as it raced towards Song Jian. Its spikes were like the death gods scythes, reaping the lives of any monster that dared to stand in its way. Its coming, its coming, get ready, get ready! The surrounding players were yelling and swiftly retreated. Within a short period, there was no one within a ten-meter radius of Song Jian. The other players also raised their ranged weapons, aiming at the level 10 elite BOSS. As soon as it was within range, they would attack without hesitation. Hey, this guy is quite daring. Now the BOSSS hatred is firmly on him. We dont have to worry about drawing the BOSSS attention anymore. A player glanced at Song Jian and murmured. There are still good people around! Hehe, its a windfall. The BOSSS head is mine! Back off! The BOSSS head is mine. As soon as it gets three meters closer, its within my attack range! Just at this moment, Song Jian pulled the trigger of the rocket launcher towards the BOSS yet again. Boom- This attack had a critical hit, a nearly 200-point critical hit, above the head of the BOSS. The explosion wiped out a large number of surrounding monsters, leaving the BOSS in the midst of a 3-meter radius cleared area; not a single small monster survived. At this point, the BOSSS health points dropped by one-third, leaving it with less than 800 points. Song Jian reloaded the rocket launcher. A silver vertical scar slowly opened on his forehead, and a silver beam shot out towards the BOSS. Boom Boom Boom Boom- A series of damage indicators sprang from the head of the BOSS. The CS couldnt maintain its balance and was pushed backwards by the silver beam. The surface of its body looked like it had been doused with sulfuric acid. After equipping the rocket launcher, Song Jians physical attack has massively increased. This resulted in the enhancement of his Vertical Pupil skill Eye Killer. The skill was dealing over a hundred points of mixed damage to the BOSS per second. Even more irritating was the fact that the silver beam from the Eye Killer pushed the BOSS back into the horde of monsters. After five seconds, a look of fatigue crept onto Song Jians face, but the BOSSS vitality had been depleted down to just over 200 points. As everyone watched in shock, Song Jian jumped off the roof and charged towards the Spiky Zombie BOSS. Holy shit, this guy wants to hog all the kill points. Everyone, get him! Snatch the BOSS, snatch the kill! Who is this guy? His damage output is too high. One round and he almost took out the level 10 elite BOSS. Terrifying! The spectators started panicking. They hadnt even touched the BOSS yet and it was about to die? This cant be happening! Instantly, the spectators broke through the monster horde and charged towards the Spiky Zombie BOSS. Just let me touch it once, let me touch it! All the players had bloodshot eyes. They held their ranged weapons tightly, shooting in the direction of the Spiky Zombie after rushing into the horde of monsters. Even if they werent in effective range, as long as a stray bullet hit the BOSS, they would be eligible to pick up the loot. Some brave players even aimed directly at Song Jians back. If Song Jian died, wouldnt all the loot from the BOSS become unclaimed property? System: Player Zhao Dong caused 16 ranged damage to you. You have the right to counter-attack. If you kill this player, your killing value will not increase; System: Player Zhou Guowei caused 13 ranged damage to you. You have the right to counter-attack. If you kill this player, your killing value will not increase; Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Stealing the BOSS Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Stealing the BOSS Translator: 549690339 Cant hit the BOSS, but can I still hit you? Seeing that the BOSS was about to be taken down by Song Jian alone, the players behind him immediately shifted their targets and started aiming at Song Jians back to attack him. Fuck, are you guys serious? Song Jian felt the full malicious intent coming from behind him, and his Vitality Points dropped from the full 400 points to less than 200 points in an instant. Song Jian glanced at the spike-covered Zombie heading towards him and turned directly to rush towards the players. You guys want to fight the BOSS, right? Ill bring it to you. Song Jian thought to himself with a cold smile on his face. This guy brings the BOSS over, hurry up and hit it, hit it! Great opportunity, BOSS is low HP, grab the BOSS, grab the kill, grab the equipment! For a while, the onlookers all turned their guns and started shooting at the BOSS. By now, the BOSSS hatred had been firmly attracted by Song Jian, so no matter how the surrounding players attacked, they wouldnt steal aggro and could safely unleash their strongest attacks to compete for the loot rights. Song Jian rushed into the crowd, not continuing to run forward, but darted around in the crowd like a fish, causing the BOSSS two spikes to constantly swing and its body to spin. A circle of black aura surrounded it, striking fear into the hearts of those that saw it, as the players who touched the black aura had their Vitality Points drained rapidly. Get out of the way, dont crowd, the BOSS is coming. In an instant, a storm of blood and gore erupted among the players. The vast majority of players were around level 5 or 6, mostly those who hadnt completed the main quest or set up Safe Houses. Facing the BOSS, they were like ants, their attacks dealing only single-digit damage, some not even able to break its defenses. In the BOSSS eyes, there was only Song Jian, but it would tear apart anyone who stood in its way, be it player or monster. Some players managed to escape by a hairs breadth, fleeing with low HP, while some were instantly killed by the BOSS before they even realized what was happening. Now, no more players wanted to compete for the loot rights, as they all howled like ghosts and ran off, trying to keep their distance from the BOSS. Other players faces turned green as they saw Song Jian rushing towards them, and they scattered before he even arrived, prioritizing their own lives over the quest rewards and BOSS drops. Song Jian stood in the middle of the street, and none of the surrounding players dared to meet his gaze. This guy is too vicious, deliberately luring monsters and killing so many players, hes a murderer! someone muttered quietly. Dont say anything, be careful not to get targeted by him, he wouldnt mind killing one more Players who attacked Song Jian would find themselves covered in a faint pink glow, visible only to the players targeted by him. That wave just now had killed more than half of the players who attacked Song Jian; having taken a look around, Song Jian suddenly turned and rushed down a nearby street. The players who were standing there panicked and scattered in all directions like birds and beasts. Fuck, hes back again. I told you not to hit him, but you didnt listen. Now hes seeking revenge with the BOSS, whatre you going to do? I said to attack him, and you all agreed, so why the hell are you blaming me now? Run, dont argue, that BOSS is too fierce, if it catches us, were dead! Song Jian arrived in front of the three players without speaking, only to hear a roar from the BOSS behind him. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Countless spikes rained down like a torrential downpour in Song Jians direction. Bang bang bang- Song Jians protective shield started shaking violently, and after the downpour ended, the shields defense dropped to zero. It shattered like glass, and Song Jians Vitality Points shot up again. While he was running towards the players, Song Jians Vitality Points had almost fully recovered. This time, his Vitality Points were restored to their maximum level. Meanwhile, the three players beside him were pierced by spikes all over their bodies, turning into three corpses. Song Jian scanned the area, and there were almost no players with the red glow left. Even if there were, they had already run far away, not daring to approach him in the slightest. Looking at the other players, at first, some were still excitedly attacking the BOSS, but after being kited around by Song Jian, amazingly, no players dared to attack the BOSS anymore. They all sheepishly put away their weapons with awkward smiles. Song Jian glanced at the T-11 High Explosive Grenade in his inventory, and then at the BOSSS just over 200 Vitality Points, and shook his head slightly before rushing towards the BOSS with his dagger clutched in hand. His dagger was thrust like a tusk towards the BOSSS eyes. The spike-covered Zombie raised both hands to block, its spikes stopping Song Jians attack. But Song Jian feinted, swiping his right hand across the Zombies arm, cutting a foot-long wound and drenching its arm in blood. -13 Song Jians head also showed a damage value of more than ten points. Rebound damage? How annoying! Song Jian frowned slightly. However, with his current rate of Vitality recovery, any real damage would be healed within a second. To him now, rebound damage was basically nonexistent. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Song Jian danced around, executing the basic moves of the dagger fighting technique, but when combined, these moves unleashed a significant amount of power. The spike-covered Zombies Vitality Points quickly dropped to below 100. With a long howl, the spike-covered Zombies muscles tightened as it released its power. All the spikes on its body began to tremble slightly and slowly protrude outwards. Run, the BOSS is about to use its ultimate move again! The onlooking players immediately ran towards the distance, while Song Jians mouth revealed a faint smile and he whispered a single word: Explode! Puff- The spike-covered Zombie trembled slightly and green smoke burst from its body, showing a damage value of over 100 points, which emptied its remaining Vitality Points. The BOSSS body slumped to the ground, scattering loot all over, leaving only a headless corpse. Song Jian picked up all the dropped items, including a small package displaying Kucas Head of the Spike Zombie. Opening the task interface, Song Jian directly chose to Complete Task, and the small package in his inventory disappeared, replaced by 5,000 Doomsday Coins. By now, Song Jians Doomsday Coins were close to 8,000. Now 1 have enough money to buy the seeds! Song Jians face showed a satisfied smile. Looking at the Safe House in front of him, without the level 10 elite BOSS, the three players main quest should be completed soon. Once they succeeded, future players would definitely follow their example, and even if it attracted a level 10 elite BOSS, it would still be much stronger than resisting the monster waves on their own. There was no reason to stay here any longer. Song Jians experience points were locked and would not increase unless he became a professional player. He turned to leave, but suddenly a voice stopped him. Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Hiring Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Hiring Translator: 549690339 Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he was suddenly stopped by someone. Big bro, how about we pay you 3,000 Doomsday Coins to help us get through the main quest? A teenager who looked about 17 or 18, asked timidly. Behind him stood three other teenagers of the same age. They seemed somewhat afraid of Song Jian, avoiding eye contact and looking uncertain. They appeared to be students. Five thousand, and I keep whatever the BOSS drops, Song Jian said indifferently. The teenager looked troubled and said, Big bro, can you give us a moment? We need to discuss. The four teenagers huddled together for a moment before the one who stopped Song Jian first stepped forward and said, Big bro, well give you 5,000 Doomsday Coins if you can hold off the level-10 elite BOSS. You can also keep whatever it drops! Deal! Song Jian agreed with a slight smile. Big bro, my name is Yan Bo. These are my classmates, although were not all in the same class. We are in the same grade though. Hes Kong Ning, hes Ge Fan, and the youngest one is Fu Dong. We are all high school sophomores at Linhai High School Yan Bo seemed very happy as he introduced everyones background. When are you guys creating your Safe Houses? Song Jian listened patiently for three minutes but eventually had to interrupt Yan Bo since he showed no sign of stopping. Right now. Weve already picked a location not far from here. Theres a pedestrian street filled with shops. We chose a few of the largest ones, intending to create our Safe Houses together. We had doubts, but we didnt expect to meet others with the same idea today. What a coincidence! We wanted to come and observe, learn from their experience, otherwise Alright, lets go now. Were short on time! Song Jian wiped sweat from his forehead, finding Yan Bo very talkative. The other three classmates, on the other hand, seemed to be more reserved and quiet. The pedestrian street they chose was just over a kilometer away from New Garden Residential Area in a straight line. Their three Safe Houses were all located in the middle of the street C one was a bakery, one a bubble tea shop, and the last one was a convenience store and fruit shop. As Song Jian examined the buildings they had chosen, he couldnt help but take a closer look at the four teenagers. The shops they had selected held potential to become special Safe Houses, just like Li Keer. He wondered if they might be able to create something similar to the Sunflower Bar. Big bro, our choice of location is good, right? Theyre the largest shops on this pedestrian street. Yan Bo looked incredibly smug. Do you have enough materials? Song Jian asked hastily. Of course! We spent more than a month gathering materials. We barely leveled up at all but collected materials for twelve hours a day. It was even more tiring than studying. Look at my hands; Ive got calluses Yan Bo showed his hands to Song Jian, revealing the thick layer of calluses on his knuckles. Song Jian narrowed his eyes. Yan Bo might be chatty, but he was indeed persistent and tough. It was surprising to see he had gathered materials with his fists instead of using any tools. Alright, good. Lets start building. Song Jian glanced at Yan Bo and nodded. Okay, guys, lets complete the main quest! Ive been stuck in this game for over a month now and really want to get back to the real world. I wonder how worried my mom must be since Ive been missing for more than a month Yan Bo sighed. Dont worry. No matter how long youve been in the game, itll only be one night in the real world, Song Jian assured him. Really? Thats great, you have no idea Lets start building, time is of the essence, Song Jian said, a bit helpless. Alright, alright, well start now. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Four green beams of light shot up into the sky almost simultaneously. Song Jian and Yan Bo were in a bakery, watching Yan Bo control the Safe House creation interface. Soon, the original brick and stone structure of the bakery transformed into a small wooden house with a wooden fence surrounding it. If you have enough materials, upgrade the Safe House to level three directly! Song Jian instructed from the side. But wont upgrading it attract higher-level BOSSes? Yan Bo turned to ask. It wont be a problem as long as you dont upgrade it to the level of a mansion, Song Jian reassured him. Alright, well listen to big bro! Yan Bo immediately upgraded the Safe House to level three, and the surrounding wooden fence became a stone wall. He then set up traps and the Arrow Tower as well. Song Jian glanced at the other three. They had all upgraded their Safe Houses to level three. No special buildings have appeared! Song Jian frowned slightly. He had initially thought that these four would turn one of their chosen buildings into something like the Sunflower Bar, a special building. But it seemed that getting a special building was more difficult than he thought. Big bro, is this good enough? Yan Bo turned to ask. Have you built all your defense structures? If theres anything else you can build, build it all, Song Jian instructed. I can hire a baker, but I have to pay him a salary. He can make bread! Yan Bo suddenly said. I can hire a fruit seller who can sell various fruits! Kong Ning suddenly chimed in. I can hire a bubble tea girl! I can hire a convenience store owner! Song Jian looked startled. Wasnt the hiring system only available after the Safe House was created? How could they hire before completing the task? Could it be related to their chosen locations? Wow, you can hire a girl? Hire her quickly and let us see! Youre so lucky. If I knew, Id have picked the bubble tea shop too! The other three looked on enviously. Hearing about a girl, the initially silent teenagers began to show excitement. Before Song Jian could say anything, the four of them hired their respective NPCs at the same time. A short, bald, chubby middle-aged man appeared next to Yan Bo. Hello, boss! My name is Pig, the baker. Im glad to be at your service! Pig greeted Yan Bo with a smile and a bow. Song Jian glanced at the baker and noticed he was just an ordinary NPC, just like his butler, gardener, and carpenter. Hi, hi, just do whatever you can do for now. Yan Bo wasnt sure what to assign him yet, so he let him do his own thing. Boss, if I had an oven, wheat, and water C ideally some butter and malt sugar too C I could bake the best bread in the world! Pig looked around the empty Safe House with a hint of helplessness. But 1 dont have any of that right now, and I have to fend off these monsters. I wont have time to find these things for you! Yan Bo said, feeling helpless. Boss, do you have Doomsday Coins? Pig asked cautiously, with a smile on his face. Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Nine Entries and Twelve Exits? Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Nine Entries and Twelve Exits? Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing the words Doomsday Coins, Yan Bos head ached. The three of them had struggled to scrape together 5,000 coins. Plus, hiring the NPC, which wasnt free, had emptied Yan Bos pockets completely. Now, Yan Bos pockets were even cleaner than his face. No! Yan Bo said expressionlessly, while sneaking a glance at Song Jian, only to find that the latter was even calmer than himself. Well, theres nothing i can do. Bread maker, Peige, shrugged: I can buy these materials from the special store, but I cant do it without Doomsday Coins. Lets get through the creation of the safe house first, well have more Doomsday Coins eventually. Yan Bo gritted his teeth as he spoke. If I have these materials, I can also help Peige muttered under his breath. When Song Jian overheard Peiges muttering, his eyes lit up and he asked, How many Doomsday Coins do you need? Yan Bos face suddenly broke into a smile. Nine in, twelve out. A small loan. What do you say? Song Jian glanced at Yan Bo and suddenly asked. Brother Song must be joking, right? Yan Bo broke out in a cold sweat. Whats wrong, the money is supposed to come from you, right? Just say if you want to borrow it or not. Song Jian said nonchalantly. Boss, it doesnt take much money. I just need 300 Doomsday Coins. Bread maker Peige said softly. If its for 300 Doomsday Coins, Ill give you 270. Payback 360 in a week. Any problems? Song Jian asked. Ill borrow 400, and I dont believe I wont make any money once we create the safe house! Yan Bo gritted his teeth. Song Jian smiled slightly, took out 400 Doomsday Coins, and passed along a bag of wheat seeds as well. This is a gift. Yan Bos face finally looked a bit better upon seeing the bag of wheat seeds. After giving the Doomsday Coins and wheat seeds to bread maker Peige, it didnt take long for kitchen utensils, such as baking ovens, stoves, chopping boards, and rolling pins, to appear in the safe house. Having turned the wheat seeds into flour, Peige began kneading dough and making bread. Song Jian watched closely, noticing the occasional system prompts popping up in front of him, inducing a slight upward curve of his lips. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Bread, and gained 3 points in Cooking proficiency. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Bread, and gained 2 points in Cooking proficiency. Could it be that the produced bread can temporarily increase character attributes? Song Jian speculated in his heart. In a short while, dough balls were placed into the oven by Peige, who began making biscuits afterward. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Biscuits, and gained 2 points in Cooking proficiency. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Biscuits, and gained 4 points in Cooking proficiency. System: Your Cooking skill has been upgraded to Level 2, and you have gained the recipe Magic Bread C Magic Bread: Food, Usage effect: increases Hunger level by 30 points, Defense by 20% for 30 minutes. System: Your Cooking skill has been upgraded to Level 2, and you have gained the recipe Magic Biscuits C Magic Biscuits: Food, Usage effect: increases Hunger level by 25 points, Attack by 30% for 30 minutes. Indeed, they temporarily increase character attributes. Song Jian nodded slightly after looking at the recipes. Brother Song, lend me 500 Doomsday Coins. 1 want to buy goods in bulk! Brother Song, lend me 300.1 need start-up capital for making milk tea! Song Brother Song, I, I also need 600 Doomsday Coins. I can import a batch of small healing potions from my shop! The last person was Fu Dong, who treated the convenience store as a safe house. Hearing his call, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Small healing potions can be bought from the store now? Song Jian immediately distributed the required Doomsday Coins, and soon, there were ding-ding-dang-dang sounds coming from the other three safe houses. Soraya, Kuchi, Morashata Bread maker Peige suddenly recited some inexplicable incantations towards the oven and stove. Song Jian was stunned, but he could feel a mysterious force swirling around the surface of the oven and stove, seeping into the interiors in strands. In a short while, a shocking scene unfolded as the oven and stove automatically opened from the inside, and palm-sized bread and biscuits, which had sprouted tiny limbs, slowly crawled out and lined up on the ground, as if they were soldiers. Soldiers, its time to defend our homeland! Bread maker Peiges face was fierce, making him look like a commanding general of thousands of troops. However, the apron he wore and the flour on his face made the scene somewhat comical. Hooray-, the bread and biscuit people cheered in unison. Master, I wonder if there is any wood and stone left. My soldiers need to make some weapons and siege equipment! Bread maker Peige turned to face them, a pleading expression on his face, contrasting sharply with his previous fierce demeanor. Ho- How much do you need? Yan Bo also seemed astonished, staring at the large group of bread and biscuit people for a long time before raising his head to ask. Not much, not much. Just one unit of each will do. Bread maker Peige rubbed his hands together. Here you are! Yan Bo took out one unit of wood and one unit of stone, placing them on the ground. Lets get started, soldiers! Start making weapons and equipment. Lets fight a beautiful battle! Peige shouted loudly. Hooray-, hooray-, the bread and biscuit people rushed towards the wood and stone that looked like small hills for them, like ants. In a short time, accompanied by a series of ding-ding-dang-dang sounds, the wood and stone were turned into small shavings and formed into helmets, armor, and spears, as well as bows and arrows. What was even more surprising was that some of the little people had gathered to make ladders, movable platforms, lever cranes, and even primitive catapults, while others made stone projectiles from the stone materials. The little people, or rather, the bread and biscuit soldiers, worked at an incredibly fast pace, and in no time, a large number of weapons and equipment were produced. They then split up to carry other people and catapults onto the outer walls of the safe houses using ladders, lever cranes, and movable platforms. Each of them drew bows and arrows, looking ready to fight. At this moment, the green light columns on the surfaces of the four safe houses began to fade. Eventually, the light columns shattered with a crisp sound, turning into fine fragments. The surrounding monsters roared simultaneously and charged towards the safe houses. Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Activation Technique Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Activation Technique Translator: 549690339 Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- On the walls, biscuit soldiers and bread soldiers were firing arrows. The rain of arrows shot at the monsters seemed even more terrifying than the arrow towers on either side. Whoosh- Boom! Miniature catapults, only palm-sized, were shooting pebble-sized projectiles. These pebbles, whenever they hit a monster, would leave a bloody hole. Some ordinary level-one zombies were instantly killed if hit in the head. Such power! We might have succeeded in creating one even without uniting, Song Jian murmured, stroking his chin. Turning his head, Song Jian asked the Baker Master Pig, Could you teach me the spell you just chanted? 1 can pay tuition! Sorry, this is our Gnome bloodline magic, the Animation spell. Without Gnome blood, it cannot be learned, Baker Master Pig replied earnestly. Animation spell, is it that amazing? said Song Jian, unable to hide his surprise. At that moment, Song Jian saw that the safety house based on the fruit shop had various kinds of fruits standing on the walls. Pineapples, lemons, pomegranates, apples, watermelons, pears All kinds of fruits, with tiny arms and legs supporting their large bodies, looked somewhat comical. Just like the bread soldiers and biscuit soldiers, they were attacking the monsters outside the wall. Pomegranate soldiers were spitting pomegranate seeds as if they were machine guns. Groups of apples, pears, and lemons were holding hands and flinging their companions toward the horde of monsters. The thrown fruits exploded like bombs, clearing large areas. It was comical to see the watermelon. It was too heavy for any fruits to lift, so it had to bounce off the wall and fall into the monstrosity. A thunderous boom followed, and a red and green mushroom cloud rose. In the tea shop, cups of tea were animated. The wall was filled with cups of teas, thick as arms, their straws continuously spraying tea. The milk tea, once it touched the monsters, seemed more formidable than sulfuric acid. The monsters covered in it silently dissolved into pus, not even leaving a complete corpse behind. On the wall of the convenience store stood a row of plastic soldiers. Animated childrens toys, even tanks and planes, rushed out of the safety house and fired at the monsters. This is just like a fairy tale! Song Jian chuckled at what he was seeing. The monsters were being beaten so badly by these comical soldiers they couldnt even lift their heads. It was just like the game Plants vs. Zombies, with the monsters unable to approach the safety house. Time flew quickly. An hour later, the numbers of monsters were dropping fast. The levels of Yin Bo and the three others all rose to level nine. It seemed that, by the time the safety house was completed, the four could very well reach level ten. Just then, the ground began to tremble slightly. A zombie that looked like a mountain of flesh slowly walked toward the safety house. Every step it took made the ground shudder. Brother Song, the BOSS the BOSS is here. Its up to you now. Yin Bo looked at the BOSS in the distance and uttered with fear. Song Jian looked rather disturbed by the five-meter-tall and six-meter-wide BOSS lumbering in the distance. It was no longer walking, but more like a big meatbail dragging itself over. On its way, regardless of the number of monsters in front of it, it would absorb them into its body, making them part of itself. Its body surface still had many zombies that had not been completely dissolved. Some were two legs sticking out; some were an arm; some were half a body. From afar, it looked like a trash mountain. The worst part was that the BOSS stank tremendously. Before it came close, Song Jian could already smell its horrible stench. Zoomers could probably be the only ones to attack it. Meleers would all run away from it! Song Jian muttered, frowning. [LVio Corrosive Zombie Garmore] (Elite), Vitality Points: 1600/3200, Traits: Super Vitality, Super Smell, Skills: Devouring Dissolution, Poison Splash. Three thousand two hundred vitality points was higher than most of the level ten elite BOSSes, but thankfully it was daytime so its attributes were halved. Even then, one thousand six hundred vitality points were still higher than regular level ten elite BOSSes. Considering its skills, it probably also had the ability to attack from a distance. Song Jian didnt dare to let it get close. He immediately lifted his rocket launcher; there was no need to aim with the Eye of the Heart. Firing blindly ahead would hit the BOSS, as its movement speed was much slower than ordinary zombies. It could not avoid the attack at all. Whoosh- A rocket shell left a trace in the air as it moved towards the BOSS. As expected, even if the BOSS saw the rocket headed at it, it couldnt dodge and had to stand there as the rocket hit it square in the chest. Boom- The rocket performed an explosion. Suddenly, a large pit appeared on the BOSSS body, along with countless pus mixed with fragments of undissolved monsters scattered everywhere. An critical hit dealt with more than a hundred damage came out of the top of the BOSSS head. Roar- A sharp screech came from the BOSSS mouth as the pus flowed from its body to fill the hole in its chest. The BOSSS eyes were fixed on Song Jian standing on the wall of the safety house, as if it wanted to swallow him in one gulp. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- On the wall, miniature catapults were also firing towards the BOSS, but the pebble-sized projectiles, no matter how powerful, didnt do much damage to the BOSS, causing only about ten points of damage. But seven or eight catapults could deal almost a hundred points of damage at once. If it werent for the slow firing speed of the catapults, Yin Bo might have had a chance to grind this level ten elite BOSS to death. The BOSS looked at Song Jian and suddenly began to inhale, its body swelling up even more. Song Jian felt something was wrong. Before he could fire the second rocket, he quickly jumped off the wall and pulled Yin Bo, who was standing next to him, down at the same time. Brother Song, whats going on? Yin Bo was puzzled. Plop- A stream of pus was sprayed from the BOSSS mouth like a water truck, spraying towards the wall. The bread soldiers and biscuit soldiers on the wall, as well as their war machines, were all melting like ice under a fiery sun. In a short time, only a puddle of pale green, fishy fluid remained on the wall. The wall itself was also slowly being corroded, becoming crumbly and having its defense reduced. This this is too powerful, Yin Bo looked up at the green smoke still billowing from the pus on the wall and uttered in shock and trembling. This BOSS is quite tricky! After saying that, Song Jian jumped back on the wall, aimed at the BOSS, pulled the trigger, and a rocket shell whizzed at it. Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Snatching the monster Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Snatching the monster Translator: 549690339 Focus fire, aim all at that BOSS! Yan Bo jumped back onto the wall, swiftly controlling the Arrow Tower on the wall to shoot at the BOSS, not allowing it to approach. If it did, even the Level 3 stone wall wouldnt be able to stop its poison spray. Song Jian also targeted the BOSS. The second rocket whistled out with a Boom, causing over a hundred points of critical damage and blasting off nearly half of the BOSSS body. This BOSSS defense is not that strong, huh? Two hits, two critical strikes? Song Jian muttered to himself. Severely injured, the BOSS roared. Around its body, a fierce tornado started, drawing in all the creatures within a three-meter radius. At this point, the BOSS was among a horde of monsters, and there must have been twenty or thirty of them around it. Within a blink of an eye, it cleared the area, absorbing all the creatures into its body. Slowly, green numbers with a +3, +4 sign started floating above the BOSSS head. Its Vitality Points began to slowly increase. This creature can increase its own health? Everyone was instantly shocked when they saw this. Song Jian immediately pulled out a can of Red Bull and started chugging, and his Spirit Points also started to recover slowly. Brother Song, keep it up! Kong Ning, who was using a fruit stand as a safe house, shouted and threw an apple over. Catching it, Song Jian saw that it was a food item which could recover Spirit Points. He was instantly delighted, as this was far better than increasing the Spirit Point recovery speed. Thanks! Song Jian called out and started munching on the apple. The food didnt need to be completely consumed. All he needed was a few seconds of eating. In no time, Song Jians Spirit Points were fully restored. He tossed away the remaining apple, his vertical eye on his forehead slowly opened, and a dazzling silver beam shot at the BOSS. Bang, bang, bang- For five seconds, each second was accompanied by an explosion. A series of damage numbers popped up above the BOSSS head, and its Vitality Points were rapidly dropping. Song Brother Song, thats amazing. Is it, the Eye of Erlang? Yan Bos face was full of admiration. Good grief, does having an extra eye on the forehead mean 1 am Erlang Shen, Song Jian didnt even want to respond. After five seconds, Song Jian looked a bit tired. However, he could feel that when casting the Minds Eye, the burden was gradually decreasing. It was as if the third vertical eye on his forehead was slowly adapting to his body and truly becoming a part of him. Implantation, implantation. Dont tell me its going to become a part of my body like in the animated series, Song Jian wondered. SongBrother Song, its getting closer! Looking at the increasingly approaching boss outside, Yan Bo felt the urge to turn around and run. The BOSS was terrifying and rather disgusting. It was like a large rotting pile of snot bubbles, continuously rolling on the ground. The Minds Eye was Song Jians trump card, but even after this move, the BOSSS Vitality Points were still approximately half. Wait for me, wait for me to recover my Spirit Points. Then Ill hit it again, and its done! Song Jian pulled out another can of Jianlibao and started chugging. Woo woo- Just then, an air-raid siren sounded from the sky. Looking up, six palm-sized toy planes were diving down from the sky targeting the Level 10 Elite BOSS. Da da da da. A burst of machine gun fire hit the BOSS, splattering pus from its body. Several points of damage emerged above the BOSSS head. Furious, the BOSS spit out a foul-smelling toxic water towards the toy planes flying left and right. One plane got drenched in the toxic water, smoke billowing out of it as it crashed into the horde of monsters, triggering a small mushroom cloud. The remaining toy planes executed evasive maneuvers in the air, dodging skilfully. In no time, three bombers flew in from afar. Each bomber was the size of half a desktop, moving very slowly, but flying high, beyond the reach of the BOSSS toxin spray. The remaining five toy planes performed a beautiful curve in the sky, turned around, and continued to dive towards the BOSS. Their machine guns strafed causing more damage, knocking off over a hundred Vitality Points from the BOSS within moments. The toy bombers also slowly flew over. Its bomb bay opened and bombs the size of marbles fell towards the BOSS. Boom, boom, boom- Several dozen bombs hit the BOSS, making it howl in rage. Its resentment towards these toy planes surpassed its hatred towards Song Jian. The BOSSS gaze started tracking these toy planes. After exhausting all their bombs, the three bombers slowly headed back. Just then, seven or eight tentacles shot out from the BOSS, wrapping the bombers and forcefully pulling them down. The toy planes were, after all, not real planes, they were no match for the BOSSS power. They were drawn into the BOSSS body and slowly dissolved. The toy fighters immediately performed tactical flying maneuvers, not daring to get too close. However, the BOSS seemed to have an endless number of tentacles, which densely filled the air like a tentacle monster. The few planes only held on for a dozen seconds before being tangled by the tentacles and pulled into the BOSS. Everyone turned to look at the safe house built on the convenience store. Fu Dong shook his head with a pale face, indicating that there were no more toy planes. Its such a pity. If we had a few more, maybe we could have taken down this BOSS. Yan Bo said regretfully. At this point, the BOSS only had less than three hundred Vitality Points left and was less than ten meters away from Yan Bos safe house. Based on the BOSSS speed, it would reach the safe house wall in at most thirty seconds. Alright, leave the rest to me. Song Jian tossed the empty can and picked up the Rocket Launcher again. Whoosh, whoosh- Two rockets, spaced three seconds apart, exploded on the BOSSS body, inflicting over a hundred and fifty points of damage. Song Jian jumped off the wall, brandishing a dagger to kill a few nearby mutant zombies, a transparent light shield appearing on his body. He held off the monster attacks, and pressed his right hand on the ground. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped energy cluster rushed toward the BOSS, and all the monsters hit by the Earth Teeth Assault suffered over ten points of damage. The Earth Teeth Assault hit the BOSS, just like the BOSS had stepped onto a Landmine. A large amount of pus exploded from its lower body. Song Jian returned to the wall, checked his Mental Strength, and realized that only 55% had recovered. Although it was enough to cast the Minds Eye, there would only be 5% left after the casting. His head was bound to feel uncomfortable for a while. SongBrother Song, its only got under a hundred Vitality Points left. Yan Bo shouted excitedly. Song Jian hesitated. It was not worth spending 50% more Mental Strength to use Minds Eye for that small amount of health. With a dagger, a few slashes would suffice. But close combat with such a putrid BOSS was rather Just as Song Jian was still undecided, a gunshot echoed from afar with a Pang. A large amount of pus splattered from the BOSSS head. Its Vitality Points instantly dropped to zero, and it collapsed to the ground. Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Devouring Belt Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Devouring Belt Translator: 549690339 Looking at the BOSS that had fallen like a pile of mud, Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. Did someone steal my kill? Following the sound of the gunshot, he saw at a distance atop a building, a man in a black trench coat slowly rising to his feet with a silver sniper rifle in hand. Upon noticing Song Jians gaze, the man smirked at him before turning to go. Song Jian stared at the mans receding figure, a look of surprise crossing his face. This man was level eleven, one level higher than him. Could it be that hes already completed the main quest to become a professional? Otherwise, it wouldnt have been possible for him to level up to eleven. Song Jians face grew darker, suddenly feeling a heavy pressure. Lucky you ran quickly. If you dared fight me for loots, 1 would have beaten you to a pulp! Song Jian sneered, stretched, and casually sat down on the wall to watch Yan Bo. Dont forget to pay me back when the mission is over! Song Jian said to Yan Bo. Boss, 1 still have a part of my mission to complete. There are at least several hundred monsters left! Yan Bo responded somewhat helplessly. As long as there are no level ten elite bosses, the four of you wont have any issue. Song Jian looked at Yan Bos team with a hint of envy. They had been lucky to all get special buildings as their safe houses. The four employees who possessed the revive skill were clearly the perks of having special buildings. Why else would others need their safe houses to be fully operational before they could hire, while they could hire during their creation? Even though I did not learn the revive skill, at least 1 have mastered two recipes and leveled up my cooking skill by one level. Thats not too bad. Song Jian comforted himself, never taking his eyes off the spot where the level ten elite boss died. Following the death of the boss, a piece of blue quality equipment had dropped. Even though he could barely make out what it was, for Song Jian, a piece of level ten blue quality equipment was already a significant prize; Without the level ten elite boss, Yan Bo and the others finally managed to finish their defense without much ado. The whole area around their safe house was packed with dead monsters. When only a few monsters remained, Song Jian rushed over to pick up the blue-quality equipment. Brother Song, congrats on scoring the level-ten blue-quality gear, Yan Bo said cheerfully, not showing envy despite the envious expression on his face. Thank you, thank you. The four of you are at the top of the game now too, Song Jian laughed. Very few players were able to construct their safe houses. Most were still laboriously chopping wood and gathering materials. Not everyone was like Li Keer who had a one-time chance to finish a mission; naturally, the more secure, the better. Ha ha, were doing okay. Were changing this place into a bakery. My pastries can be sold, and its getting tougher to find food. In a while, everyone might have to come here just to buy bread. By that time, well have made a fortune, ha ha! Yan Bo was delighted. Song Jian felt a shock at his heart. He hadnt considered the scenario Yan Bo mentioned, but reflecting on it, the quantity of food available was indeed reducing as of late. However, his cooking skill could sustain him for now. If it ended up like Yan Bo said, with the available food to forage becoming rarer, should he start growing some crops in his manor and hire a cook? Brother Song, it might take me a while to pay you back. Opening up a shop requires a large investment Yan Bo scratched his head awkwardly. After a safe house is constructed, it would still need to be converted into a bakery. This was an advanced feature. The existing safe house was just the basic version. Changing it to a bakery would require a substantial amount of money. Thats okay, pay me back when you have the money. Song Jian shook his head. The 20% interest was just a joke. Just pay back what you owe. Yan Bo and the others eyes brightened up and they beamed, Thank you, Brother Song! Each one of their safe houses had its own unique feature, especially the fruit shop and the milk tea shop that could restore Spirit Points. He was bound to have frequent dealings with them. The 20% interest meant nothing compared to the potential friendship with them. Brother Song, whats the blue-quality gear you got from the BOSS? Show us and let us feast our eyes, Yan Bo asked cheerfully. The other three showed curious expressions.They had never seen a level ten blue-quality equipment before; even level five blue-quality equipment was rare to them. Its just a level ten belt with average attributes. Song Jian said nonchalantly. He then generously displayed the belt and its attributes for all to see. Devouring Belt (Blue), Belt, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense +4, Vitality Points recovery speed increased by 10%. Special Effect: Devouring, recover 5% Spirit Points for every monster killed. Usage Requirement: Level 10. Can the equipment be taken out of the game: No. An equipment that restores spirit points! lveIve never seen one before! Yan Bo exclaimed in surprise. Exactly, without this special effect, this belt would be ordinarily average. But with this special effect, the value of this belt has skyrocketed! Ge Fan adjusted his glasses and said. Behind him was a short, young girl who looked to be around thirteen or fourteen years old. With cat ears on her head and a long tail behind her, she looked a little frightened by the strange glances thrown her way. Meow- When she saw Song Jian looking at her, the cat girl seemed a little timid, gave a soft meow, and hid behind Ge Fan. This is my milk tea sister that 1 hired. Ge Fan blushed slightly as he explained. Hehehe- The other three people looked at Ge Fan with a weird grin on their faces. They exchanged glances, making the cat girl behind Ge Fan even more scared. Well, Song Jian smiled faintly, equipped the belt, and said to the four: Now that youve created the safe houses, you can add me as a friend in the game. Once you get some money, you can mail it to me in the game. Dont worry, Brother Song. Once we have the money, well mail it to you right away, Yan Bo patted his chest confidently. Alright, Im leaving! Song Jian said, summoning his motorcycle and heading towards the distance. There were already professionals in the game, and Song Jian was no longer in the lead. He had only completed half of the main quest. He still needed to find six combat professional tutors, complete their trial quests, and become a professional himself. The pressure from the sniper who stole the last hit on the BOSS earlier had made Song Jian feel a sense of urgency. There was no time to waste; he needed to finish the main quest as soon as possible. But where can I find the six combat professionals? Song Jian furrowed his brows in frustration. The city was so vast that even the outskirts had a range of several kilometers. He dared not venture any further due to the sheer number of monsters and bosses outside. One lapse in attention could mean death. Just then, a loud explosion could be heard from a distance. A dark mushroom cloud arose, and not long after, a shockwave rushed towards Song Jian. What happened? Did an arsenal explode? Otherwise, there wont be such a powerful explosion! Song Jian squinted, shielding his eyes with one hand until the shockwave passed. Looking towards the direction of the mushroom cloud, he saw the shadow of a massive monster vaguely visible amidst the thick smoke, accompanied by a series of sharp cries. Lets go and check it out! Song Jian turned his motorcycle around and drove towards the direction of the mushroom cloud. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 178 Black Dragon (Fourth Update) Chapter 178: Chapter 178 Black Dragon (Fourth Update) Translator: 549690339 Nearly all the novice zones players were attracted by a mushroom cloud billowing into the sky in the distance and the vague outline of a gargantuan creature appearing and disappearing in the cloud. The monsters size was colossal, almost as tall as a six-story building, with wings spanning at least thirty meters extending from its back. As the mushroom cloud ascended, the creature too was striving to soar towards the sky inside the cloud. Roar- A thunderous roar echoed from afar, instilling a sense of fear in everyone. This was a primal terror that felt like it was emanating from the depths of their souls, akin to a frog being watched by a venomous snake, the dread induced by a natural predator seeping into each individuals cells. The players who originally wanted to approach the beast immediately halted; the creature was not something they could approach at their current level. Or rather, for a long time in the future, they wouldnt be capable of going near such a horrific monster. That that creature it looks vaguely like the dragon from the legends! Professed a player abruptly, pointing at the monster in the mushroom cloud. Upon hearing his remark, everyone looked on and found the comparison more and more convincing, stirring excitement among them. A dragon, a creature from myths, was an apex entity in any game. The ultimate glory for any player was probably to personally vanquish a Giant Dragon. Some people began to stir, even though they shook uncontrollably, their cells continually alerting them of danger, but they couldnt resist the impulse within their hearts. Even a glimpse from far away would be worth it. Some started to run towards the direction of the mushroom cloud. Daytime was the best time for the players to venture out. By nightfall, this city would unequivocally become the monsters territory. Song Jian was the fastest among them. At this stage in the game, it was rare for a player to have a mount or vehicle. His gaze was fixated on the enormous creature tumbling in the air far away, its wings constantly flapping as if trying to thrust into the sky. Yet, it seemed to be restrained by something. Struggling vehemently, its angered roars echoed through the sky. It does look a bit like the Giant Dragon from the legends! Song Jians eyes gleamed. The beast appeared much like a massive lizard, with two curved black horns atop its head, black scales adorning its body, a thick tail ending in a large ball cloaked with sharp bony spines. The distance was too great for Song Jian to check the monsters attributes. He could only continue onwards. He had now entered the region containing level 10 monsters. The roar of his motorcycle drew all the shadow-dwelling monsters towards him, chasing after Song Jian. Despite being left far behind, they didnt give up. As long as they could hear the sound of the motorcycle, the monsters could continue to chase after it endlessly. Even the regular monsters have reached level 10, should I continue ahead? Faced with an increasing onslaught of monsters, Song Jian reluctantly dismounted the motorcycle, stored it away, and hid in a remote alley. Continuing further might lead to being besieged by the creatures. Even though he was very powerful, Song Jian could not possibly survive amidst hundreds of level-10 monsters, even if they all had their attributes halved. Roar- The roars of the beast grew more intense. Its enormous body moved with surprising smoothness, like a fish writhing. Each inch of its body exuded power. However, it seemed like the gigantic creature was truly being confined by something. After ascending to mid-air, it could no longer fly any higher. The distance was too far for Song Jian to see clearly, but he felt the beast possessed an overpowering sense of tenacitya sense of destructive force. Song Jian was brimming with excitement, every cell in his body trembling. It was a mix of fear and extreme exhilaration. This might be the most terrifying creature in the game, perhaps this is my only chance to see it! Thought Song Jian, Just like the figure that floated on the rooftop, absorbing the essence of the moon before, just like the gigantic skeleton that walked past the window, over a hundred meters tall There were too many powerful monsters lurking in this city. Song Jian had crossed paths with such formidable beasts twice before, and he still remembered the sensation he felt when that enormous skeleton passed down a street only a few dozen meters away from him. Song Jians figure swiftly darted through the city, the low growls of monsters echoing around him. Now, he had ventured into the territory of level 15 monsters. Even though he couldnt see them, he could sense the formidable aura radiating from the monsters nearby. Yet, these monsters aura pales in comparison to the colossal creature in the distance, like a firefly against the full moon. He was getting closer C close enough to see the giant creatures massive eyes. They were a pale golden color, slit pupils like those of a snake or lizard, gleaming with an unusual light. This gigantic creature occasionally exhaled plumes of heated black smoke, even spurting sparks from its nostrils. Its muscles bulged with explosive power, its black scales shone brilliantly, much like steel. However, there was a rope, rough as thick as a finger, tightly circling the colossal beast. Regardless of how much it struggled, it couldnt break free from this seemingly frail constraint. [Lv8o Black Dragon C Erbartlein] (Elite): Vitality Points:58oo/???, Traits: Super Resistance, ???, Fire Element Control, Lightning Element Control, ???; Skills: Vortex Fireball, Tail Whip, ??? Electro-Strike, ??? Its a level 80 Elite Boss, so terrifying! More than half of its attributes are invisible, perhaps I can only see these because its injured, or because its in a fight. Song Jian could feel every cell in his body trembling, screaming, even wanting to bow and worship the beast. This was the reverence of lower organisms for higher ones, at the cellular and genetic level. The closer he got, the more shivers ran through his spine. In the end, he couldnt even muster the courage to take a step forward. The Black Dragon Erbartlein grew increasingly violent, its mouth already starting to conjure a Vortex Fireball. All the monsters within several kilometers disappeared under its terrifying power. Lower level monsters could only run away, incapable of any other action. Its just a monster! No matter how high its level is, it is simply a monster. Monsters exist for players to level up and get equipment, but why am I still so afraid! Song Jians face was deathly pale, sweat pouring from his body, trembling uncontrollably. The vertical pupils on his forehead even opened wide, pushing him to his limit and on the brink of collapsing. Just then, the Hexagram Array on his chest suddenly erupted with dazzling light, its radiance shining through his armor, illuminating Song Jians face. The terror in his heart was being rapidly replaced by rampaging bloodlust. Song Jians face twisted into a fearsome grimace, his eyes gleaming with a lust for blood. Its only a big lizard! Whats there to fear? Kill it, skin it, rip its flesh, scoop out its bones, devour its heart C the Giant Dragon is nothing but my prey! Boom! With a stomp of his foot, Song Jian left cracks in the cement road. He propelled himself towards the Black Dragon in the distance like an arrow loosed from its bow. Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Dragon Hunter Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Dragon Hunter Translator: 549690339 At this point, Song Jian was like a humanoid behemoth, exuding a terrifying aura. With each step forward, he moved a distance of seven to eight meters, far exceeding the capabilities of a level ten player; The surrounding monsters continued to increase in level, fifteen, eighteen, twenty. Such levels of monsters where challenging to contend with even at half-strength and with Song Jian at full capability. But now, the mere aura emanating from Song Jian sent these monsters into disarray, prompting them to scatter and flee in panic; The closer he got to the terrifying beast, the fewer monsters there were around. In the end, on the empty streets, only Song Jians racing silhouette remained, crossing over abandoned vehicles and scaling walls with agility. Eventually, he arrived in the Black Dragons sector; Ahead, Song Jian jumped onto a three-story building of a hundred-meter-high skyscraper, tightly gripping the outer wall with his hands. His fingers dug deep holes into the concrete. Descending the rooftop with bare hands, he moved as deftly as a monkey. It was not before long that Song Jian appeared at the topmost part of the tall building. The Black Dragon, still struggling fiercely from its shackles, was less than thirty meters away from him. The thick smoke and sparks spewing from its mouth had already spread to Song Jians vicinity. With eyes full of murderous intent, Song Jians expression softened gradually. He looked around bewildered, as though he had just woken up from a dream; When Song Jian took sight of the beast in front of him, he shuddered, involuntarily stepping back two steps. Only then did he realize that he was standing at the rooftop of a hundred-meter-high building; Looking at his blood-soaked fingers, the memories from before flashed across his mind; Did I climb up here myself? Song Jian looked down and immediately felt dizzy; Who would believe that I climbed up a hundred-meter-high building with bare hands? I cant even believe it myself! After a while, Song Jian finally turned his gaze to the Black Dragon in front of him. At this point, he clearly saw the golden ropes enveloping the Black Dragons body. Some of the ropes had even embedded themselves between the dragons scales, seeping into its flesh. Fresh blood slowly dripped down, staining the entire rope in red, continuously dripping onto the ground; Woo Woo- The Black Dragon roared as it thrashed its wings. But it didnt make any height. Instead, it caused the golden ropes to sink in deeper; Whoosh- Another gold rope shot up from the ground. Flying in a beautiful arc in the sky, it coiled around the Black Dragons neck. Next, with a light Bing sound, the rope tightened, forcing the Black Dragon to jerk its head backward. Its massive body teetered backward and nearly lost its balance, on the brink of dropping from the sky; Roar- A resentful roar emerged from the Black Dragon. Muscles bulging, it struggled with all its might to escape, but over a dozen ropes tightly bound it. The other ends of the ropes seemed to be in the hands of a deity, immovable; Song Jian could sense that the aura emanating from the Black Dragon was gradually weakening, and its strength was slowly fading as it continued to bleed; The Black Dragon could no longer maintain its flying position. It crashed into the building next to it making the building collapse from the middle. Amidst the billowing dust, it struggled to get up; Hahaha, this will be the thirteenth Giant Dragon that I, Dragon Hunter Dierdeli, have hunted! A proud voice sounded from below the building. Song Jian looked down and saw a figure raising both hands high. Both her hands donned a pair of dark green gloves. The dozens of golden ropes binding the Black Dragon were shot from these gloves; At this time, Dierdeli controlled the gloves to wrestle with the Black Dragon. It was clear that Dierdeli had the upper hand, but achieving final victory wasnt easy. The Black Dragon just might manage to escape if she was not careful; [LV85 Dragon Hunter C Dierdeli ? Walker] (Elite), Vitality Points: ???, Spirit Points: ???, Characteristics: ???, Skills: ??? Damn it, all attributes except for level, profession, and name are question marks!; However, this was within Song Jians expectations. After all, it took a lot of luck to view other players attributes when they surpassed level ten. Attributes of level twenty monsters could be seen for the most part. With level thirty, you might not even see anything but the name and level. As for level forty, fifty, it was probably too much to ask to even approach; If it wasnt for the battle between the Dragon Hunter and the Black Dragon, if not for the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to approach within a ten-kilometer radius. Oh? Theres a human daring to approach the Dragon Hunters battle zone. Amazing! Haha, do you fancy coming down for a chat? Dragon Hunter Dierdeli seemingly noticed Song Jians presence and invited him over; The Black Dragon also seemed to notice the arrival of a third party and roared in anger towards Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian was as insignificant as an ant in its eyes. If it hadnt been for Dierdelis invitation, the Black Dragon wouldnt have even glanced at Song Jian. Song Jian took a deep breath. This was an eighty-five level elite boss. If it werent for her name in green, Song Jian wouldnt dare to approach. Just as Song Jian prepared to descend, the Black Dragon suddenly pounced towards him. Its massive body loomed over like an oppressive storm cloud. Its fierce dragon head opened wide for an attack with seething flames gathering in its mouth. Thick black smoke and sparks spurted from its nostrils, and in its golden vertical pupils, a crazy and brutal expression could be seen. How dare you! A sharp reproach sounded, and the dozens of golden ropes suddenly tightened. The Black Dragons body stalled mid-air, and the Vortex Fireball, originally coalescing in mid-air, abruptly dispersed, transforming into pure fire elements that evaporated into the air. A resentful wail erupted, and the Black Dragons eyes flashed with embarrassment and anger. To it, Song Jian was like a puny ant. Normally, it could obliterate him with one fiery breath, but now, its full-force attack was unable to kill him, which made the Black Dragon feel extremely angry and humiliated; As the golden ropes tightened, large chunks of the Black Dragons scales were scraped off, and its scalding dragon blood sprayed all around. For a moment, it even felt as if the surrounding temperature had risen a few degrees; Just then, the Hexagram Array Diagram on Song Jians chest suddenly burst out with a brilliant light. The dragon blood raining down from the sky was mysteriously drawn towards it, as if an invisible hand gathered all the droplets, channeling them into Song Jians chest; In an instant, Song Jian felt a burning sensation in his chest, as if was being branded with a hot iron. He couldnt help but groan in pain and stumbled forward; Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Dragon Sorcerer Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Dragon Sorcerer Translator: 549690339 Song Jian knelt on the ground with one knee, supporting his body with both hands, a sensation like branding iron constantly stimulating his nerves in his chest area, causing his body to tremble incessantly; Waves of heat spread from his chest to his limbs; under his exposed skin, his veins radiated a dazzling red glow, as if blood was replaced by lava. The burning sensation extended from his chest to every part of his body. Song Jians body simply couldnt withstand such torment akin to being scorched. His skin began to curl, a large amount of water evaporated from his body, wisps of green smoke emerged, making it seem as if he would burst into flames any moment. Song Jians Vitality Points dropped drastically. At first, only one or two points decreased every second, but soon it turned into three or four points, then seven or eight, and eventually dozens of points. In just a few minutes, Song Jians Vitality Points had decreased by thousands. If it wasnt for the SSS-grade mission reward, which increased his Vitality Points recovery speed by 500%, he would have already turned into a dried-up corpse. Now, with his own and his equipments Vitality Points recovery speed, Song Jian could restore thirty-eight Vitality Points per second. The rate at which his Vitality Points were dropping was only thirty points per second. As a result, despite his weak appearance, his Vitality Points remained full. Song Jian felt as if he had fallen into a pit of lava, and his consciousness began to blur. He didnt know how much time had passed before a cooling sensation gradually spread from his chest, encompassing his entire body, as if he had gone from being in lava to being in a crystal-clear stream. The burning fire within his body was covered by the cooling sensation; Song Jians body twisted like a cooked shrimp, his face distorted with pain, and his entire body looked like it had been soaked in water, damp all over. Beneath him lay a large white stain, a trace of his evaporated sweat. Whats happening to me? Song Jians consciousness slowly recovered, and his memory had a brief blank. It took him a while to recall that he had come here chasing something, and then Black Dragon! Song Jian was shocked to remember, and immediately got up. Just a few dozen meters away, the huge monster lay gasping atop half a building, its body bound by dozens of gold-glowing ropes. The creatures golden vertical pupils stared hatefully and angrily at Song Jian; Why are you glaring at me? Its not like I hit you, there are other people to blame for your grievances Song Jian suddenly remembered that the person who had beaten the Black Dragon into such a state was standing below, and couldnt finish his sentence. Opening his personal attributes interface, Song Jian saw a faint light emanating from the Hexagram Array Diagram on his models chest. One corner of the Hexagram Star was covered in red blood, looking like a red gem; Song Jian was shocked. He tore open his chest and found that the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest had indeed changed. A brilliant crystal, like a red gem, was now embedded in one corner of the Hexagram Array Diagram; Also, the attributes of the original Hexagram Array Diagram had changed; Night Slayer (Foundation), Category: Integrated Hexagram Array, Usage Effect 1: Boost hosts attack power by 30%; Usage Effect 2: Automatically absorb lunar essence during the night, enhancing hosts physical condition, can also absorb lunar essence in the real world; Usage Effect 3: Morphing into Dark Cloud (active), can turn into a dark cloud, immune to physical attacks, increasing 100% resistance, and fly while dealing (300+200%*Mental Strength) damage to targets within the range, additionally inflicting 50 fire damage per second. This skill is actively cast and can be dispelled early; (Morph into Dark Cloud lasts 15 minutes and has a cooldown of 60 minutes, with 3 Mental Strength consumed per minute.) Usage Effect 4: Can embed six talismans to further enhance strength. Number of embedded talismans: 1/6 Dragon Blood Talisman: Increases 200 Vitality Points limit, increases 100 Spirit Points limit, attacks deal an extra 30 Dragon Might damage, this damage is ineffective against creatures of higher rank than Black Dragon Albatrilaine; My attributes have increased so much? A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face; the original attributes that had only been effective during the night were now unrestricted. The first effects attack power boost had been doubled from 15% to 30%. The second effect, which had been unable to absorb lunar essence in the real world, could now do so. The third effect had removed the restriction on only being active at night while also adding 50 fire damage per second. Most impressive of all, the previously vacant positions for six talismans now held a Dragon Blood Talisman, with an increase of 200 Vitality Points and 100 Spirit Points. Originally, Song Jians Vitality Points were only 400, but now they had soared to 600, which was almost on par with a level five elite BOSS. Meanwhile, his original 70 Spirit Points also increased to 170. My strength has increased by at least a third compared to before; this is amazing! Song Jian clenched his fists, feeling the power surging in his body constantly. His weakened body gradually recovered and grew stronger; Human, youre still alive? Dierdelis surprised voice came from downstairs. Song Jian smiled faintly, activated the Morphing into Dark Cloud skill, and descended from the rooftop to the ground. The originally pitch-black dark cloud now emitted a faint red glow, giving off a dangerous feeling; Landing on the ground, Song Jian dismissed the dark cloud state and bowed to Dierdeli, Thank you for your assistance just now. Im deeply grateful! Just moments ago, the Black Dragon was about to spew Vortex Fireball at Song Jian, but it was stopped by Dierdeli. Otherwise, he would have been reduced to ashes by now; Gods Chosen? Dierdelis eyes lit up, recognizing Song Jians identity. She couldnt help but shake her head in admiration, You truly deserve the favor of the gods, daring to absorb the essence of the Black Dragons blood. Ordinary people who try would have been dead by now, but not only have you survived, you seem to have gained quite a few benefits. Have you gained the Black Dragon Bloodline? The Black Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask in amazement; Legend has it that those who bathe in dragon blood gain a powerful body resistant to weapons, and can even change their bloodline to possess the Dragon Bloodline. Those with a strong concentration of the bloodline can even master some Dragon Language Magic, becoming powerful Dragon Sorcerers! Dierdeli explained. Dragon Sorcerer, is that also a battle profession? Song Jian asked excitedly; Of course! Oh, havent you become a professional yet? Would you like to learn about the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Youve just bathed in the essence of the Black Dragon Albatrilaine, so maybe you have the qualifications to become a Dragon Sorcerer too! Dierdeli said with a smile. Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Injury Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Injury Translator: 549690339 Dragon Sorcerer? Song Jian instantly became excited. This profession sounded extraordinarily superior! Yes, its a profession with high requirements for bloodline. Without the Dragon Bloodline, no matter how hard you try, its impossible to gain entry. You should know, a Dragon Sorcerer is a rare profession. Very rare, indeed. Dierdeli said with a taut muscular grip around the golden rope in her hand. A rare profession? Song Jians heart skipped a beat and asked hurriedly, Respected Dragon Hunter, could you elaborate on the profession classifications? Are professions also divided into common and rare? Haha, you dont even know this. Dierdeli laughed heartily and looked Song Jian up and down. She nodded and said, It seems you need a responsible tutor to guide you. However, before that, I can tell you about the profession classifications. In this world, there are all sorts of combat professions. There are ten thousand common combat professions, three thousand elite ones, eight hundred are rare, one hundred and eight are legendary, and seventy-two are epic. Starting from the elite professions, each profession has a limited number. If a profession is full, no one else can take on this profession, unless someone already in the profession dies, creating a vacancy! The Dragon Sorcerer is one of the eight hundred rare professions. The number of people hasnt ever been filled because the entry requirements are too stringent, such as having your Dragon Bloodline concentration above 65% as the lowest threshold. Only those with a Dragon Bloodline concentration of 80%, or even 90%, have the potential to become formidable Dragon Sorcerers! Let me show you first how powerful a Dragon Sorcerer can be, and introduce you to the skills one can possess. Well talk about other things later. Oh, yes, to learn about the Dragon Sorcerer combat profession, you must pass a test first Hmm, let me see, 1 shall pick the simplest assessment for you. Ha, this one it is. As long as you can harm the Black Dragon, I will explain the traits of the Dragon Sorcerer profession to you. Dierdeli looked at Song Jian and added, Now, Elbandrean is severely injured and weakened. Do you have any long-range means of attack? If not, I suggest you give up this test. Even when weakened, a blow from Elbandrean would kill you instantly! System: Dragon Hunter and Combat Profession Tutor Dierdeli has assigned you a test mission: Inflict damage on the Black Dragon Elbandrean; Task Requirement: Inflict damage on the severely wounded Black Dragon Elbandrean; Time limit: 1 hour; Mission Reward: Receive Dierdelis praise, and she will explain information about the profession Dragon Sorcerer; Mission Penalty: Substantial decrease in Dierdelis favorability towards you, lose an opportunity to learn about the combat profession Dragon Sorcerer. Looking at the task bar, Song Jian found that completing this test mission would mean half the main mission is completed. He just needed to gain explanations from combat profession tutors five more times, then apply for a selected combat profession. Tutor Dierdeli, I happen to have a weapon suited for ranged combat, Song Jian said with a smile. He hoisted the Rocket Launcher. After unleashing a Hearts Eye skill on the Black Dragon Elbandrean, a giant blood-red crosshairs began scanning up and down the dragons body. Dierdeli seemed a bit stunned, detecting something. She turned to look at Song Jian, a smile creeping up on her lips. After a long while, the crosshairs finally stopped, locking onto the Black Dragon Elbandreans right eye. Bang- Song Jian pulled the trigger. A silver-glowing rocket flaming a long tail behind it, aimed for the Black Dragon Elbandreans right eye. In this shot, Song Jian had loaded the Rocket Launcher with 50% Invisible Sword Qi. He dared not add more, fearing it might break the Rocket Launcher again. Seemingly sensing danger, the Black Dragon opened its mouth wide and slightly tilted its head back. Elemental fire gathered in the air, quickly forming a fireball that spun like a nebula. Song Jians heart sank. If hit by the dragons Vortex Fireball, the rocket would surely explode and cause no damage to the Black Dragon. Dierdeli gave a subtle smile and yanked back the rope in her hands. Suddenly, dozens of golden ropes glowed brilliantly and pressed into the dragons flesh. Clack- Clack- The Black Dragon Elbandreans blood burst forth anew from its wound. A mournful dragons cry was heard as the Vortex Fireball, which was just about to form, collapsed instantly, turning into a cluster of shooting stars and a pillar of thick smoke jutting from the dragons mouth and nostrils. The rocket traced an arc in the air, pierced through the thick smoke, and aimed for the Black Dragons right eye. Boom- With a loud crash, the rocket hit the right eye of the Black Dragon. Instantly, a damage number of over thirty floated above the head of the Black Dragon Elbandrean. Huh! Dierdeli wore a surprised look on her face and turned to Song Jian. You actually managed to deal thirty-two points of damage. Thats truly astonishing. Oh, why do you say that? Song Jian could not help but ask in surprise. Well, you are only level ten, and Elbandrean is a level eighty elite BOSS. Even in his injured state, you could not possibly break through its defenses! The strength of a dragons body is harder than steel. They dont fear firearms. Even I can only slowly wear it out, depleting its energy and vitality to inflict damage. This process sometimes lasts for several hours, even days, just to kill a single dragon! I thought at best you could deal it one point of damage, but I didnt expect Hehe, impressive! Dierdelis face bloomed in admiration and nodded towards Song Jian. System: You have completed Dragon Hunter and Combat Profession Tutor Dierdelis test mission, and won Dierdelis favor! Now, let me take you into the Explanation Space for combat professions and allow you to comprehend the formidable strength of the Dragon Sorcerer profession! With that, a blur crossed Song Jians vision, and he found himself in a special space. Song Jian had been in this space before and did not exhibit any surprise. Only he was present in this space. Dierdeli had not entered with him. Quickly, Dierdelis voice resonated in the space. Along with her voice, a character appeared in the space, clothed in a long, golden robe and holding a Magic Staff made from dragon vertebrae. Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Forbidden Dragon Bloodline Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Forbidden Dragon Bloodline Translator: 549690339 In the spacious battle guidance Explanation Space, Dierdelis voice rang in Song Jians ears. As her voice sounded, the screen in front of him showed a man holding a Dragonbone Wand and wearing a golden robe, entering a battle state. Dragon Sorcerer, a powerful profession that utilizes the energy from burning their own dragon bloodline to master multiple draconic spells! Not only do they have an extremely high physique, but they also possess incredibly powerful magic! Bang- In the screen, swarms of monsters rushed toward the man, their numbers akin to a tidal wave. The man waved his hand, and a large number of ice spikes appeared out of thin air, covering a range of more than ten meters. Within this area, it was a forbidden zone for life; all creatures were completely frozen, some even pierced by the ice spikes, dangling in mid-air. This is the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline, who can develop the power of ice to the extreme! In the screen, large flakes of snow fell, countless ice spells flew out from the hands of the sorcerer, reaping the lives of numerous monsters. A few minutes later, the man suddenly raised both hands as his body began to float. Surrounding him, ice crystals appeared and encircled him. Behind him emerged a gigantic white dragon phantom, and endless frosty aura emanated from his body. Finally, with him at the center, layer upon layer of ice crystals fell from the sky, and everything within sight turned into a vast expanse of ice and snow. All monsters transformed into ice sculptures, shattering to pieces. The entire world became an endless icy landscape. Ice Sealed Thousand Miles! This is one of the forbidden spells that the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline possesses! The scene changed, and a man in a black robe appeared at the center of the screen. On the surface of his exposed skin, black dragon scales emerged, and his eyes turned into golden vertical pupils. When the Dragon Clans bloodline within a Dragon Sorcerers body exceeds a certain level, their body will be strengthened by the Dragon Clans genetic power, gaining a physique comparable to a giant dragon. At the same time, their body will partially transform, becoming a half-dragon! In the screen, facing the oncoming tide of monsters, this man charged right into them. His hands transformed into enormous dragon claws, effortlessly tearing the surrounding monsters apart. The monsters attacks couldnt penetrate the defense provided by his dragon scales, and he was like a tiger among a flock of sheep, causing a bloody massacre among the monsters. Only Dragon Sorcerers can have such a formidable body and powerful spells at the same time. The scenes in the screen kept changing, and each person with a Dragon Bloodline who became a Dragon Sorcerer possessed incredibly powerful capabilities. Song Jian even saw someone transform into a Giant Dragon in the screen; its boundless Dragon Flame burnt all the monsters to ashes. After more than ten minutes, Song Jian emerged from the Explanation Space but was still immersed in those scenes, his blood boiling with excitement. This was the profession he desired; comparing Musketeer, Street Thug, or Armed Miner to it was like comparing trash to gold! System: You have found a battle profession mentor and learned about the Dragon Sorcerer profession. Main Quest progress: 5/10. The progress of the Main Quest had advanced once more; after finding five more battle profession mentors, this quest would be completed. Is this the power of rare professions? Are all rare professions so powerful? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Thats right, this is the power of formidable rare professions. Those that can be called rare professions have similar power. Other rare professions also have their own strengths. So, are you interested in the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Dierdeli revealed a smile at the corner of her mouth and asked Song Jian. Its so powerful! Song Jian exclaimed, his heart filled with longing for the Dragon Sorcerer profession; Haha, this profession is indeed very powerful, but you must have the Dragon Bloodline to become one. Come, let me see how much of the Black Dragon Albertines essence blood you absorbed and how much it transformed. Dierdeli said. What do 1 need to do? Song Jian asked with an eager expression. Drip some blood out! Dierdeli said; Song Jian immediately cut his finger, and blood gushed out; Dierdeli was taken aback and looked up at Song Jian. Then, she wrapped the golden rope around her arm, freeing her palm, and a painful roar of the Black Dragon could be heard in the distance; Dierdeli grabbed Song Jians right hand and put the bleeding finger into her mouth to suck; Impossible! How can this be? Dierdelis face was full of astonishment; What, whats wrong? Is there something wrong with my body? Song Jian immediately became nervous; Just now, I clearly saw that your body absorbed a lot of Albertines essence blood, and your body has been significantly strengthened. Why, why isnt there a trace of the Black Dragon Bloodline in your veins? Dierdeli exclaimed in surprise. Even if it cant reach a concentration above 65%, it shouldnt be completely absent. Could it be that it has weakened to the point where it cant even invade the bloodline of an ordinary person? No, the powerful genes of higher-order beings cannot be resisted by lower-order beings. Even if its weakened, its impossible for not a single trace of bloodline to be transformed! Dierdeli muttered to herself, seemingly contemplating something. Upon hearing Dierdelis words, Song Jian understood that the Black Dragon Essence Blood he had absorbed was all transformed into the Dragon Blood Talisman by the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, without merging with his own bloodline. His body had become stronger because he had absorbed the Black Dragon Essence Blood, and his Night Slayer (foundation) attribute had become more powerful, enhancing his physical constitution; Could it be that you also possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? Dierdeli suddenly brightened her eyes, as if she had discovered a treasure, and examined Song Jian up and down. Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask curiously; Hahaha, I didnt expect to find a Forbidden Dragon Bloodline bearer in this abandoned city! Dierdeli laughed heartily, and her attitude towards Song Jian became even more friendly. The Forbidden Dragon Bloodline is a bloodline that has the ability to isolate the genetic invasion of higher-order beings. How one obtains this bloodline, no one knows, and those with this bloodline appear no different from ordinary people! Dierdeli explained: But this bloodline can isolate the invasion of higher-order bloodlines, such as the Dragon Clan, the Elf Clan, etc., and can draw power from these higher-grade bloodlines! You have to know that after being invaded by the bloodline of other high-level beings, if your willpower is not strong enough, you will gradually lose your self-consciousness and eventually become like a wild beast. For instance, Dragon Sorcerers can only control more power when their dragon bloodline is more concentrated, but the more concentrated the dragon bloodline is, the more it affects the Dragon Sorcerers. Many powerful Dragon Sorcerers ultimately cant withstand the endless erosion of their bloodline and lose their self-consciousness, becoming half-dragon beasts! Dierdeli sighed. Holy shit, its that dangerous? Song Jians eyes widened, and he immediately lost interest in the Dragon Sorcerer profession; Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Assessment Task Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Assessment Task Translator: 549690339 | The side effects of the Dragon Sorcerer profession made Song Jian somewhat apprehensive. Although powerful, the more powerful the profession, the greater the possibility of becoming a humanoid dragon beast. Song Jian could not imagine what it would be like when the concentration of dragon blood in his body reached one hundred percent. Would that still be considered a human? Thinking back to the professional explanation space where the warlocks with dragon horns on their heads, dragon scales all over their bodies, and ferocious faces like wild beasts, he had thought they were cool at the time. But now it seemed that those people might have been tortured to the brink of collapse by the Dragon Clans bloodline, becoming half-dragon beasts! Its too dangerous, too dangerous!1 Song Jian shook his head and said. Yes, in the pursuit of their own strength, humans will lose many things and in the end., they do not know whether it s worth it or not! Dierdeli sighed lightly. Respected combat mentor, can you explain the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline in detail to me? Song Jian asked. Although he was sure that the reason he was not affected by the dragon blood was mainly due to the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, it wouldnt hurt to learn more about the content of this game. He might encounter someone with a Forbidden Dragon Bloodline in the future; As I mentioned earlier, the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline can prevent the erosion of higher-level creatures bloodlines. In this world, when people think of powerful creatures, their first thought is often the Dragon Clan. So, this kind of bloodline that can prevent high-level bloodline invasion is called Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. However, in reality, there are too many creatures at a higher level than the Dragon Clan, and this ability to prevent the bloodline of higher level creatures is extremely rare! Dierdeli shook her head. If I possess such a bloodline, would I be able to take on an even more powerful profession? A bright idea suddenly flashed through Song Jians mind, and he couldnt help but ask. Hehe, youre right! Dierdeli looked meaningfully at Song Jian and said: I am someone who possesses the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline! You, a Dragon Hunter? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Haha, yes, a Dragon Hunter. Only those with the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline are qualified to become a Dragon Hunter! Dierdeli said proudly; I wonder if the mentor could explain the Dragon Hunter combat profession to me? Is it also a rare profession? Song Jians eyes lit up. Perhaps he could learn about another combat profession today; Haha, only those who possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline are qualified to learn about the Dragon Hunter profession! Dierdeli laughed: The Dragon Hunter is not a rare profession, its a legendary profession! Im looking forward to the day it becomes an epic profession! Anticipation appeared on Song Jians face as he stared intently at Dierdeli. Dierdeli smiled at Song Jian, as if looking at a successor. Ive heard of the Dragon Slayer technique. Are Dragon Hunters the ones who possess the Dragon Slayer technique?1 Song Jian asked curiously. Haha, Dragon Slayer technique? Only fools would claim to have mastered the Dragon Slayer technique. If such a guy can survive for two days, itd be a miracle. The true art of slaying dragons is not as simple as rushing into a dragon lair and challenging a dragon one-on-one! You have to track the Giant Dragon through endless wilderness, sneak up on it without being noticed, and strike it down when its least prepared. Speaking about the Dragon Slayer technique, Dierdelis face was filled with disdain. She gestured to the dying Black Dragon in the distance, Look, a true Dragon Hunter should be like me, hunting real Giant Dragons! A look of admiration appeared on Song Jians face. Dierdeli nodded and smiled, Do you want to learn about the Dragon Hunter profession? Do you want to become a real Dragon Hunter? Song Jian nodded eagerly; Then go to the lair of Albertlean and steal a Black Dragon egg for me! Dierdeli whispered. System: Combat profession mentor and Dragon Hunter Dierdeli issues you a challenge: Dragon Hunters Test; Task requirements: Enter the lair of the Black Dragon Albertlean and steal a mature Black Dragon egg; Task time limit: 1 hour; Task reward: Obtain Dierdeiis appreciation and teach you about the profession Dragon Hunter; Task penalty: Greatly reduce Dierdeli s favorability towards you, lose a chance to learn about the combat profession Dragon Hunter1; Task tip: Dragon Hunter is a legendary profession, please take the test seriously! Going to the Giant Dragon Lair? Stealing a dragon egg? Song Jian was shocked, but quickly realized that the Black Dragon Albertlean, who was on the verge of death, must have the safest lair right now. I dont know where its lair is. Im afraid 111 waste time if I cant find it! Song Jian said. Take out the map! Dierdeli said. Song Jian took out the map, and Dierdeli lightly pointed at it, saying, The place marked with a black mark is its lair. You need to speed up, as time is not very abundant! Once Albertlean dies, the dragon eggs it laid will shatter right away! Is it really that magical? Song Jian wondered in his heart. Alright, 111 go now! Song Jian glanced at the map, put it away, summoned his motorcycle, and drove to the marked location. Dierdeli watched Song Jians figure, nodding her head and saying, After more than a hundred years, I finally meet someone with the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline, and hes also a God-favored one. It seems that the Dragon Hunter profession can continue to be passed down in my hands! Albertleans lair was about seven or eight kilometers away from where it and Dierdeli had fought. The Black Dragon Albertlean had moved away from its lair, perhaps out of fear of harming its offspring. On the way, Song Jian didnt encounter a single monster. It seemed that the battle between the Black Dragon Albert lean and Dragon Hunter Dierdeli had driven all the surrounding monsters away; It was worth noting that the area was inhabited by level 30 monsters. Any ordinary monster could cause serious trouble for Song Jian. The level suppression at level 20 would cause Song Jians damage to be reduced by more than sixty percent; Driving his motorcycle at breakneck speed, Song Jian saw traces of destruction everywhere. Many roads were blocked by collapsed buildings, forcing Song Jian to take detours and waste some time. Twenty minutes later, Song Jian stopped his motorcycle in front of a cinema building. The only sign that it was a cinema was the large neon sign that read Eastern Cinema. The entire building was covered in a thick layer of steel, through which Song Jian saw traces of trains, cars, and other materials. It seemed that the Black Dragon Albertlean had collected all the steel it could find and melted it together with its Dragon Flame to create its lair; Before he even got close, Song Jian felt a wave of heat. Inside the building, which was covered in molten steel, there seemed to be a volcano ready to erupt, emitting rolling waves of heat; Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then walked towards the building; Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Black Dragon Hatchling Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Black Dragon Hatchling Translator: 549690339 The closer Song Jian got to the building, the higher the temperature rose. He even felt as if the air around him was on fire. Once inside the building, Song Jian realized that there was no sign of any modern civilization. The building interior was like a deep cave with walls and pillars wrapped in thick rock. The rocks glowed with a dark red light, fissures branched out like veins, oozing a sticky red liquid. The liquid flowed slowly through these fissures, all converging into a bowl-shaped nest in the depths of the hall. The nest, with a diameter of more than ten meters, was carved out of hot stone, glowing with heat. Embedded on its surface were fist-sized mineral crystals. A thin golden string connected these crystals, their arrangement giving off a sense of a magic array. The closer one got, the more dangerous it felt. The bowl-shaped nest was like a pot filled with boiling magma, constantly churning in the nest and illuminating half of the great hall with a dark red glow. Song Jian did not know how the black dragon managed to source so much magma in such a modern city. It seemed that the magma was continuously heated, never hardening. At that moment, Song Jians gaze fell back on the surface of the nesting chamber. Could it be that the magic array, built from numerous mineral crystals, was heating the magma? Inside the nest stood three black dragon eggs, each taller than a person. Their surfaces emitted a blue glow, dotted with flickering silver lights, looking like stars. There are actually three black dragon eggs. Dierdelis test only required one. Could I take two for myself? Suddenly, a surprised smile appeared on Song Jians face. Song Jian briskly headed toward the Black Dragon Nest. Suddenly, the mineral crystals on the surface burst into brilliant light, sending a wave of heat spreading in all directions. Within moments, the temperature in the building rose drastically. Song Jian immediately felt as if he had entered a gigantic steamer, his Vitality Points started to drop rapidly. Thump- A heatwave swept over him, filling the entire hall. Song Jian had nowhere to hide and could only use his arms to protect his face. He lowered his body slightly, taking the blow head-on. Boom- The heatwave hit him, causing his body to shake. A burning pain transmitted from his skin, with a fire damage of more than a hundred points floating above his head. He was during the burning negative state. Burning (Level 1): causes the target to lose 10 Vitality Points per second, lasting for 60 seconds. Upon checking his Vitality Points, Song Jian was startled. He had just lost 180 Vitality Points. If it had been another level ten player, they would have been killed instantly. As for the level one burning status, with his current Vitality Points recovery rate, he could practically ignore it. Song Jian started making his way to the enormous nest in the deepest part of the hall, more than twenty meters away from the entrance. Just as Song Jian was about to approach the nest, the mineral crystals on the surface shone again. Another wave of scorching heat surged towards Song Jian. -218 Fire damage of more than two hundred points floated up above Song Jians head. The closer he got to the nest, the greater the damage he suffered. At the same time, the burning status that was originally at level one had now been raised to level two; the bleeding rate per second had increased from ten points to twenty points. At this point, Song Jian felt a sense of nervousness. Regardless of how quickly his Vitality Points were recovering, the two attacks he had just suffered cost him 400 Vitality points. Thankfully, The Dark Slayer (Foundation) had absorbed the Black Dragons Essence Blood and condensed the Dragon Blood Rune, adding 200 Vitality Points to him, otherwise, he would have been killed by the previous attack. The recovery speed was more than 500% of his Vitality Points, allowing him to maintain more than 300 Vitality Points and continue to recover at a speed of ten points or more per second. I am already suffering from a Level 2 burn. By the time it reaches levels three or four, my Vitality Points recovery rate will be offset. Then Ill be left with certain death and no chance of escape! Song Jian felt a sense of urgency. His life was in danger, he needed to act quickly. Just as Song Jian was less than a meter away from the nest, the mineral crystal on the surface once again emitted a dazzling light, this time at a shorter interval than the previous one, and the light was even more blinding. What was almost a substantial wave of fire had condensed into giant fire dragon illusions on the surface of the nest, rushing in all directions. Song Jians heart felt as if it had been tightly gripped by a giant hand. His pupils contracted abruptly. With a single thought, his figure disappeared instantly, replaced by a giant black cloud with a diameter of more than five meters. Whoosh- A fire dragon illusion passed through the black fog. A fire damage of 150 points rose above the black fog. Song Jian drew a long breath, having transformed into a dark cloud, his magic resistance increased by 100%. If he hadnt reacted quickly, the fire damage of this attack would surely have exceeded 300 points. Coupled with the third-degree burn, it would have definitely killed Song Jian. Fortunately, having transformed into a black cloud, he only suffered slightly over a hundred points of damage, and the burning condition was still only at level two. Song Jian didnt hesitate and immediately flew into the nest. Just as he was doing so, one of the dragon eggs close to the edge of the nest began to shake dramatically, and cracks started to form on the eggshell. Crack, crack- The sound of cracking echoed, and the dragon egg hatched completely in just a few seconds. A reddish, four-legged lizard that hadnt even opened its eyes climbed out of the egg, and fell directly into the magma. To Song Jians surprise, the dragonling hatched from an egg taller than a person was only the size of a palm. When the hatchling fell into the magma, not even a bubble surfaced, the shattered dragon egg also slowly fell into the magma, dissolving out of sight. Only two out of the three eggs are left? Surely this hatchling wont be scorched to death by the magma. Song Jian looked at the churning magma and thought to himself. Just as Song Jian was intending to grasp the other two dragon eggs, a red figure burst out from the magma. The palm-sized hatchling looked like a lizard with wings, and its scales gradually changed from red to green. There were only two bumps on its head, and the dragons horns had not yet grown out. [LV1 Black Dragonling] (Elite): Vitality Points, 200/200, Spirit Points: 50/50; Traits: Flame Strengthening, Low-Level Magic Immunity; Skills: Dive, Claw Clash, Flame Ejection. The black dragon hatchling, still dripping with magma, stared at the black fog above its head, feeling a sense of kinship from the fog. Mama! The black dragon hatchling bellowed at the black fog. Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Dragon Egg Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Dragon Egg Translator: 549690339 This little Black Dragons cry of Momma left Song Jian somewhat dazed. Could this little guy be a fool? He cant even distinguish between men and women! Song Jian thought to himself sarcastically. However, he quickly realized that he was currently just a mass of black mist, and there was certainly no distinction between male and female in this state. Whoosh, whoosh- The little Black Dragon flapped its tiny wings against its back and pounced towards the black mist that was Song Jian. Song Jian was startled and hurriedly dismissed his black mist mode. Even if the Black Dragon cub was first-rate elite, with the current damage of the black mist, it would only take a few seconds to turn the cub into a dead dragon. Standing at the edge of the nest, Song Jian gazed at the two dragon eggs in the lava and gritted his teeth as he jumped directly into the lava, swimming towards the nearest Black Dragon egg. As he entered the lava, he immediately activated the main skill of the Guardian Sword, the Knights Faith. A transparent light dome enveloped him, and his 500-point defence began to visibly decrease. A few seconds later, Song Jian rushed to a dragon egg, held it with both hands, and put it into his inventory. Another dragon egg was only five or six meters away from him, and the defence of the thought field shield had dropped to below two hundred. If he went to retrieve the remaining egg, the shields defence would definitely drop to zero, causing him to fall into the lava. Song Jian didnt think he was capable of swimming in lava given his current physical condition. When the Black Dragon cub saw the black mist disappear and transform into Song Jian, it looked at him with a bewildered expression, but quickly sensed a familiar bloodline from Song Jian. It flapped its wings and flew towards him. Splash- The little Black Dragon plunged into the lava, struggling constantly to swim towards Song Jian while continuously crying, Momma, Momma After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian immediately swam back to the edge of the nest. The moment he climbed up, the protection shield shattered, and his vitality points recovered significantly, now restoring more than seventy percent of his vitality points. As the Knights Faith skill was in cooldown, Song Jian began to walk along the edge of the nest towards the edge closest to the last dragon egg. As soon as the Knights Faith skill cooldown ended, he could retrieve the last dragon egg. Although he didnt know what the dragon eggs were for, anything that Dierdeli wanted was surely priceless. Momma, Momma! The little Black Dragon hopped out of the lava again, following right behind Song Jian, and closely following him along the nests edge. This little creature, I wonder if it could drop some equipment if killed. Though, Im afraid itd only be first-class equipment, which is not particularly valuable. Perhaps I should level it up to level ten and then kill it? Song Jian looked at the little Black Dragon that was constantly following him and calculated in his mind. Song Jian knew that many creatures would acknowledge the first creature they saw upon birth as their parent. He was surprised to find out that even the superior Giant Dragon species had such an inclination. However, the wisdom of a Giant Dragon was incomparable to other creatures. Once this little Black Dragon grew up, it would not take long for it to realize that Song Jian was not its parent, and it would inevitably attempt to kill him. As Song Jian was contemplating the Black Dragon cub following him, all of the glittering crystals on the surface of the large bowl-shaped nest shattered simultaneously. Instantly, the golden patterns on the nest surface dimmed, the surrounding temperature decreased rapidly, and the lava in the nest began to solidify. The fiery red lava turned into black hard rocks in a matter of seconds. The dragon egg sinking in the lava also became dull and lifeless, the silver glow that was previously bright as stars was gone, and the dull surface covered with a thin layer of rock texture became lifeless. All of this happened so suddenly that Song Jain was taken aback. When he reacted, everything had already ended. Song Jian was amazed and couldnt help stepping onto the lava that had solidified in the nest. The touch from his feet confirmed that the lava had indeed solidified into volcanic rock. At this moment, Song Jian heard a sorrowful dragon chant coming from a distance. It seemed that the Black Dragon, Elbatrilion, had sensed something. Song Jian approached the last dragon egg. It had blended into the solidified lava, devoid of any luster, without any sign of life. Oh, what a pity! Song Jian shaking his head, he could feel that this dragon egg seemed to have turned into a stone. The dragon inside died before it could be born. Momma, Momma! The Black Dragon cub flying around him kept shouting at him, making him somewhat annoyed. Poof- A spark of flame sprayed on Song Jians face. The Black Dragon cub sneezed at him, looking at him innocently. It looks like Im going to develop a new recipe! Song Jian caught the Black Dragon cub and tried to stuff it into his inventory. However, he found that no matter what he did, the Black Dragon cub could not be put into his inventory. System: Living organisms cannot be put into the inventory. If the Black Dragon cub is a living organism, then isnt the Black Dragon egg? Or does it not count if it hasnt hatched yet? Song Jian wondered. He was relieved that if the Black Dragon egg was also considered a living organism, he wouldnt be able to put it in his inventory. A Black Dragon egg as tall as a person weighs at least a few hundred pounds. How would he transport it to Dierdeli in the first place? Momma, Momma! The Black Dragon cub seemed to have a limited vocabulary. Perhaps due to the game mechanics, it only knew this single word. Song upheld the cubs neck and brought it to eye level, the Black Dragon cub was obviously uncomfortable and was struggling with quite some strength. Song Jian thought for a moment, took out a piece of Zombie meat from his inventory, and passed it to the cub. To his surprise, the Black Dragon cub bit the flesh and began to chew on it. Within moments, a chunk of Zombie meat almost the size of its body was fully in the Black Dragon cubs belly. Burp- A puff of black smoke mixed with sparks spewed out of the Black Dragon cubs mouth and nose. Then, breaking free from Song Jians right hand, the Black Dragon cub flew onto his shoulder. Its four claws firmly grabbed Song Jians clothes, and it nestled against his shoulder and fell asleep. This little guy is quite audacious. Song Jian shook his head, turned around, and walked out of the nest. Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Failure Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Failure Translator: 549690339 After a long while following Song Jians departure from Black Dragon Albatleons nest, the Black Dragon egg that had already turned into rock cracks with a round of shattering sounds. Finally, it becomes a pile of stone fragments scattered on the solidified lava; A hatchling, the size of a palm and in earthy grey colour, clumsily crawled out. With a sturdy body, the hatchling spread its two flesh wings that were as long as an arm, looking much like a huge bat; This grey hatchling, covered in grey scales, had a pair of eyes like two dull stones, stumbling on the lava field. Having stood for a short while, it fell again, its limbs struggled against the rock ceaselessly with sharp claws that left trails and trenches; Wha~ A roar echoed as the earth elements swiftly gathered in the mouth of the little dragon, and a stone spike over a foot long abruptly appeared, shooting towards the front, and blasted a giant hole at the rim of the bowl-shaped nest; This earth attribute hatchling seemed startled, puzzled for a while, and with flapping wings and paddling limbs, it crawled to the rim of the nest. In no time, it stood on the edge of the nest, gave a strong jump, vigorously flapped its wings, took to the air shakily. Looking back at the shattered stone egg in the nest, it turned its body and flew outward. In a short time, it disappeared into the city; Dierdeli looked with amusement at the Black Dragon hatchling climbing on Song Jians shoulder. The hatchling C its belly bulging, tightly clutching Song Jians Legion Armour with its four claws, and laying limp C intermittently exhaled a puff of black smoke mixed with sparks from its nostrils and mouth as it breathed; Black Dragon Albatleon was already gone by then. Only traces of the previous battle remained in the distance: collapsed high-rises, bricks, and stones melted by the scorching flames, with black smoke billowing everywhere; Is that Black Dragon dead? Song Jian curiously asked; Dead! Dierdeli shrugged and said: Did you get the dragon egg? To ensure you secured the dragon egg, I held back for a while before slaying it. You should know, once a Black Dragon is dead, all dragon eggs in its nest would be destroyed! I had just arrived, and this little guy was hatched already. There were two more dragon eggs, but I could only retrieve one; the other one is destroyed and turned into a stone egg! Song Jian pulled out the Black Dragon egg from his inventory, instantly, a giant egg over a person-high appeared beside him; Hey, you are lucky then! Dierdeli chuckled while taking out a palm-sized cloth bag. She scooped towards the dragon egg, putting away the person-high egg directly into the bag; Spatial equipment! Dierdeli showed the cloth bag in her hand to Song Jian, saying: I know you chosen ones naturally possess this sort of equipment, certainly more convenient than us. However, are you sure you want to raise this Black Dragon hatchling? You should know, the legacy of a Black Dragon is etched in its bloodline. As time passes, they will become more and more intelligent, be careful it may retaliate! Dierdeli cautioned, glancing at the Black Dragon hatchling sound asleep on Song Jians shoulder. One day, it will know you are not its kin. Its strange; you dont have a shred of Black Dragon Bloodline in you, why is it so close to you? I dont know either Song Jian scratched his head. Despite what Dierdeli said, he couldnt bear to kill this little guy. Okay, lets talk about the characteristics of a Dragon Hunter profession. Dierdeli shook her head and directly pulled Song Jian into the Explanation Space, starting to explain the characteristics of a Dragon Hunter; System: You have completed the trial of Dragon Hunter Dierdeli, greatly improving your favorability with Dragon Hunter Dierdeli; Dierdeli reveals information about combat job Dragon Hunter to you; Song Jian stayed dumbfounded for more than half an hour in the Explanation Space before emerging, shocked. After all, it was his first time encountering a Legendary Level profession. Indeed, a Legendary Level profession was inherently far stronger than other jobs; Just the professional inherent abilities alone were four, including absorbing dragon blood to enhance ones attributes, thus increasing attack, critical damages, and movement speed. When confronted with dragon-type beings, it can induce a sense of fear in them, lowering their defenses, and increase damage inflicted on them. After killing each Giant Dragon, a random perpetual status would be granted; The skills of a Dragon Hunter were numerous and immensely powerful. Just the core skills alone tallied up to dozens, and most importantly, all these core skills could be learned directly from Dierdeli, saving a lot of trouble; System: You have found a combat job tutor, understood the relevant content of the job Dragon Hunter, completed the mainline task 6/10; How is it? Interested in becoming a real Dragon Hunter? Dierdeli said with a beaming smile, sensing that Song Jian was already tempted. Of course, I wish to become a Dragon Hunter! Song Jian said excitedly. This was a Legendary Level job after all. In the entire game, there were only five spots available for becoming a Dragon Hunter. Once one spot was held, there was one less spot. Currently, three players had already become Dragon Hunters, only two spots left. Song Jian estimated that these three players were likely NCPs, as no player had yet become a Dragon Hunter; Then let me help you change your profession now! You will soon be a Dragon Hunter! Dierdeli smiled; But I have not yet completed my mainline task. I need to understand ten combat jobs before turning into one. Song Jian said with hesitation; No problem, you can first turn into a Dragon Hunter, then go understand other jobs. It wont conflict! Dierdeli explained. Alright. Lets get started. Song Jian drew a deep breath to calm his agitated feelings; Dierdeli raised her right hand, resting it on top of Song Jians head, and began chanting. Suddenly, a desolate and ancient voice rang near Song Jians ear, while different scenes appeared before his eyes. They were scenes of Dragon Hunters chasing Giant Dragons on the Wilderness, each Dragon Hunter wielded different weapons; some held spears emitting a blood-red aura, some held huge battle bows taller than a person. There were even those carrying a sniper rifle on their shoulder that had an opening as big as a fist engraved with complex Magic Runes Song Jian even saw a Dragon Hunter equipped with a pair of gauntlets identical to the one on Dierdelis hand, but that person was not Dierdeli; Just then, a sudden bang echoed near Song Jians ear. The scenes before his eyes shattered like glass, and in front of him appeared Dierdelis astonished face; Failed, it failed. How did it fail? Dierdeli muttered to herself, seemingly encountering such an event for the first time; Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Chapter 187: Chat Channel Chapter 187: Chapter 187: Chat Channel Translator: 549690339 Seeing Dierdelis expression, Song Jian felt his heart sink, and it suddenly occurred to him that in order to become a Dragon Hunter, one must possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. The reason why he had misled Dierdeli was because he had absorbed the Black Dragon Bloodline, but his own bloodline did not contain any trace of the Black Dragon Bloodline; Im done for. She misunderstood. Im not at all of the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. The reason why 1 wasnt tainted by the dragon blood was mainly because of the Hexagram Array Diagram on my chest. The Black Dragon Essence Blood was all transformed into Dragon Blood Talisman by it, so there isnt a trace of Black Dragon Bloodline in my veins, but I still have the aura of the Black Dragon Song Jian thought to himself; Mentor, whats the situation? Song Jian asked softly; There was a trace of exhaustion on Dierdelis face as she looked meaningfully at Song Jian. After a moment, she shook her head slowly, without saying a word. She took two steps away, and then a golden rope suddenly shot out from her knuckle duster, wrapping around a distant building. Dierdeli leaped up with a sudden burst of speed, using the ropes force to fly into the air. Her other hand then shot out another rope towards the distance, and she moved like Spider-Man, disappearing into the steel jungle with a few flashes of her body; Song Jian sighed as he watched Dierdelis retreating figure, feeling at a loss. He didnt want to deceive Dierdeli, and he was also very interested in the legendary profession of Dragon Hunter, but unfortunately, he simply didnt have the qualifications to become one; Roar- Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a monsters roar from not far away. A creature resembling an ape emerged from a building; LV30 Mutated Ape Beast (Ordinary): Vitality Points: ???, Traits: ??? A level 30 monster! Song Jian was startled. Although absorbing the Black Dragon Essence Blood had greatly increased his strength, a monster that was twenty levels higher than him was still somewhat difficult to handle. Clearly, after the Black Dragon and Dierdeli had disappeared one after the other, more and more monsters would appear in this area. If he were to get entangled with this level 30 monster and end up surrounded by other monsters, Song Jian would have no way out; With that in mind, Song Jians body tensed up as he stared intently at the giant ape-like creature not far away; Unexpectedly, the Mutated Ape Beast just glanced at Song Jian from afar before turning around and running towards the building that the Black Dragon had demolished. It moved on all fours with incredible speed, and in no time, it climbed onto a chunk of concrete and seemed to be sucking on something; Song Jian slowly retreated, his figure disappearing from the area. In just a few minutes, he saw seven or eight level 30 monsters, rushing towards the location of the previous battle. Even when they saw Song Jian, they appeared not to care, as if they had more important things to do; Even at a distance from the area, Song Jian could still hear the faint sounds of monstrous roars and battles in the distance, as if they were fighting over something; Perhaps its the blood of the Black Dragon, or maybe its the shattered muscle tissue of the Black Dragon. Those monsters will gain even more powerful strength if they devour these things, and they might even have a chance to become Dragon Beasts! Song Jian thought to himself; This area was simply too dangerous, with high-level monsters everywhere. It was easy to lose ones life by being careless. Song Jian carefully dodged the monsters, narrowly avoiding being surrounded several times, but luckily he managed to escape using his Morphing into Dark Cloud ability; By the time Song Jian returned to the level 10 monster area, nearly two hours had passed. When he had first set off, it had only taken him a few minutes to reach the area, but now the return trip had taken him almost two hours; Although it was dangerous, the rewards were great. Ive made significant progress on the main quest, and even got a Dragon Blood Talisman! Song Jian looked at the Dragon Blood Talisman in his character attributes and smiled; The increase of two hundred Vitality Points and one hundred Spirit Points had brought about a tremendous change in Song Jians strength. With six hundred Vitality Points and a 500% Vitality Point recovery rate, he could now recover more than thirty Vitality Points per second. Even when facing a large group of monsters, he could charge in and kill a few times. It could be said that he was now in a dominant position in this level 10 monster area. However, since his Experience Points were now locked, killing more monsters wouldnt allow him to level up. His attention was now focused entirely on finding a combat profession mentor; At this moment, Song Jian noticed that there was someone talking in the chat channel; World Channel: (Zhao Lin) Haha, Im finally level 10! Let me gloat for a bit! Why isnt anyone saying anything? Could it be that Im the first level 10 player in the game? Haha, Im so proud! World Channel: (Wang Hai) 1 reached level 10 three days ago, bro! World Channel: (Zuo Zhiqian) Reached level 10 five days ago, bro! World Channel: (Su Zhi) Two days ago, 1 saw someone solo a level 10 Elite BOSS, can you believe it?! World Channel: (Zhao Lin) Ah, so many people have reached level 10 already, how embarrassing! Song Jian looked at the chat and smiled faintly. The chat channel was only accessible after reaching level 10, and when Song Jian had reached level 10, other players were still at lower levels. It had only been a few days, and now there were already so many level 10 players. Moreover, these players must have also completed the second main quest and created their safe houses; I just dont know if theyve come across the job-related main quest yet Song Jian thought to himself: If someone can access the job-related main quest, we might be able to share resources. Just then, someone in the chat channel suddenly asked about the information on combat profession mentors; World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Does anyone know about the combat profession mentor information? This main quest is so difficult. Ive only found two combat profession mentors in the past week Song Jians heart leaped with joy, and he quickly inquired in the chat channel; World Channel: (Song Jian) Bro, Im doing this quest too. Are those two combat profession mentors still in their original places? How about we exchange information? World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Sure, the two combat profession mentors I met were in a small villa courtyard next to Building 3 in Meidi Community C one is a boxer, and the other is a wandering monk with a profession in martial arts. However, that wandering monk has been gone for a long time now, so you can only try your luck at Meidi Community. That boxer is actually a rare profession, so 1 might choose it if 1 dont find any better options. Bro, what about yours? World Channel: (Song Jian) Do you know Sunflower Bar? Theres a bouncer named Zuo Ya who can give you information on the Street Thug profession. Also, this bar sometimes has wandering NPCs. Last time 1 met one, I got information on the Musketeer profession; Song Jian thought for a moment and continued; World Channel: (Song Jian) Do you know the Terrifying Underground Boxing Arena dungeon? Its a level 1 secret realm, and there are three bosses in there. If you can make it to the third level, theres a boss named Jia Ke Si who can give you the Weapon Master profession, which is also a rare profession; World Channel: (Jiang Hong) All, thank you, Brother Song! It seems like youve almost completed the quest! Well, actually, 1 know of another combat profession mentor, but the test for that mentor was too difficult, and 1 failed. However, that person seems to not have left yet Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter 188 Ancient Martial Arts Master Chapter 188: Chapter 188 Ancient Martial Arts Master Translator: 549690339 The test from the combat mentor is too challenging, failed? Song Jian was taken aback and asked hurriedly, Is that combat classes mentor still around, where is he now? World channel: (Jiang Hong) Brother, do you know the Tianfeng Building? That combat mentor is on the rooftop, dressed in black and carrying a long sword on his back. He seems like a swordsman or something, but all his attributes are hidden, you cant even see his level or name! Song Jian chatted in the channel for a while and found out that it seemed only Jiang Hong had encountered a professional task, others had just finished creating safe houses. He didnt exclude the possibility that some of them refused to share their experience with the combat mentor in the chat channel. Closing the chat channel, Song Jian decided to head first to the villa next to building number 3 in the Meidi district to look for that martial arts master. That should be easier. As for the Tianfeng Building, Song Jian found its location on the map. That area was teeming with level 15 creatures, and there might be a chance of running into a level 15 elite boss. Even for him, he would have to be careful. Song Jian placed his Black Dragon hatchling, who was sleeping soundly, in the villa and set off alone towards the Meidi district. The Meidi district wasnt far from Camel Square. Along his journey, Song Jian even found a few players who had also successfully set up safe houses. However, their safe houses were only level one and had no particular features. It was just a simple wooden wall and house. They didnt look very strong against wind and rain. He wondered how they managed to withstand the monsters attacks. As Song Jian arrived at the Meidi district, he saw seven or eight players surrounding a villa far ahead the moment he entered the districts gate. There were only five or six people in the chat channel just now, didnt expect so many people to be lurking! Song Jian thought to himself, and quickly made his way towards the villa. Guys, stop crowding here, Master Han isnt awake yet. Even if you guys huddle around here, its pointless. Master Han doesnt take disciples lightly. A teenager who looked about 13 or 14, dressed in dark blue clothes and sporting short hair, stood outside the villa with a helpless look, talking to the players around them. Lad, we just wanted to know more about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai. We dont necessarily want to become his disciples. Can you give us some leeway, or tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? a player who was tall and thin like a bamboo pole shouted out loudly. Yeah, Young man, how about you tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? the other players echoed. They had only come to complete the main task, they didnt necessarily want to become the disciples of the martial arts master Han Hai. Song Jian looked up to see that the boy was shaking his head and saying anxiously, Im just an apprentice, whos only been learning for two years. Im not qualified to be the combat mentor for you people. It seemed that the boy was not that naive. Despite his young age, he was not easily fooled. He knew what these players wanted. However, he was just an apprentice and had no qualifications to become a combat mentor. He would not help the surrounding players complete the quest by telling them about the professional characteristics of the martial arts master. The system just wouldnt recognize it. Song Jian thought for a moment and began sizing up the villa in front of him. The villa was about four or five hundred square meters and consisted of three courtyards. It was walled with red bricks on the outside, and there were several single-story houses inside. It had a front yard and a backyard. The building style wasnt that of a western-style stand-alone villa. Instead, it had the feel of a rural courtyard, with red bricks and tiled roofs. The courtyard was filled with bamboo plants and a few fruit trees. By the sound of it, there seemed to be a stream flowing. Song Jian went round to the backyard and faintly heard the sound of someone practicing martial arts, the sound was produced by the swift movement of the disembodied air by fist swings and sleeve movements. Song Jian made a slight jump, caught hold of the wall, and slowly peeked his head in to look inside the courtyard. The backyard had been converted into a practice field where a man in his forties was practicing martial arts. He was wearing a moon-white long gown, the lower part of which was tucked around the waist. [LV35 Ancient Martial Arts Master C Han Hai] (Elite) Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Attributes: High resistance, High defense, Swift, Air-tearing; Skills: Ancient martial arts (Advanced), Rhinoceros Fist, Burst Fist, Hurricane Fist. Watching Han Hai practice martial arts with such discipline, his movements fluid and his demeanor tranquil, filled Song Jian with a sense of excitement and utter thrill, he even felt as if he was a part of it. Suddenly, Master Han Hai stepped forward abruptly, shattering the green brick underneath his foot. Pieces of broken stones scattered, he then waved his hand and several pieces of broken stone flew towards Song Jian, who was laying on the top of the wall with half of his head sticking out. Song Jians body plunged downwards, hiding behind the wall, leaving only one hand grasping the top of the wall to support his body. The sound of the stones flying past his head, was terrifyingly sharp, causing Song Jians scalp to tingle. Since he had been discovered, Song Jian didnt bother to hide anymore. With a strong push of his hand the whole body leaped above the wall as if he were a large bird and landed within the courtyard. Song Jian made a fist salute and said to Han Hai, Master Han! Young man, youre nimble. But did you know, its taboo to spy on someones practice? Han Hai said in a deep voice as he appraised Song Jian up and down, with his hands behind his back. Im sorry, Master Han, I just wanted to understand ancient martial arts, so I came uninvited. I wonder if Master Han could explain it to me? Song Jian said frankly. All of youah, forget it, since I cant avoid it, lets discuss it together. Follow me! Han Hai sighed and headed out, shaking his head as he went. Song Jian followed Master Han Hai towards the front yard, passing through a walkway. There was a fake mountain pond on the side, the creek was babbling, and there were even a few koi fishes waving their bodies and occasionally splashing water in the pond. At the end of the walkway was a moon gate. Passing through the moon gate, both of them came to the front hall. Song Jian could already faintly hear the clamor of the players in front. The heart is not sincere or calm. How can martial arts be practiced well? Hmph, 1 wont accept such people as my disciples! Han Hai frowned as he looked at Song Jian and said. Feeling somewhat helpless, Song Jian just followed closely behind Han Hai as they arrived at the front yard. Pushing open the courtyard door, the figure of Martial Arts Master Han Hai appeared outside the small yard. Right now, his disciple was already sweating, and if it werent for him having a higher level than these players, he might have already been unable to stop the players from entering the villa. When the disciple saw Han Hai coming out, he let out a sigh of relief, and his face eased up. He hurried forward to bow and said, Master, they Han Hai waved his hand and said, I know all about it; you back down. His disciples backed off, and the surrounding players became quiet seeing the master outside, but their gazes all landed on Song Jian standing behind Master Han Hai. Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Fine Iron Boxing Gloves Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Fine Iron Boxing Gloves Translator: 549690339 Whos this guy? Why is he following the boxer around? Did he already become a disciple, becoming a student of Han Hai the Boxing Master? I just saw him. He arrived later than us. How could he have become a disciple? A crowd murmured quietly, Han Hai the Boxing Master swept a glance across the crowd, his gaze sharp. He lightly shook his head and shouted loudly, Are you all here to worship, to learn boxing? The crowd of players around him were mainly just beginning their professional quests. They didnt wish to choose the first profession they came across as their own, but didnt want to say they were just here to learn the ropes, so they all fell silent. Only the tall and thin one who spoke earlier glanced around, then stepped forward and said, Master, we want to understand the characteristics of the boxer profession first, then well compare it with others to see if were really suitable for learning boxing. If we are suitable, well naturally become disciples of yours and learn boxing skills! Yes, yes, we first need to understand it! the others exclaimed in conjunction. Well, thats fine. However, if you want to understand the profession of an Ancient Martial Arts Master, you must pass my test. Those who fail the test do not have the qualifications to access this profession! Han Hai the Boxing Master declared, his face displaying high arrogance. Were willing, were willing! the crowd chanted altogether. Alright, then go fetch me ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves. As long as you can complete this task, 1 will explain the characteristics of the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession to you! Han Hai the Boxing Master waved his hand and continued, Fine Iron Boxing Gloves can be dropped by the Iron Fist Zombies, although the drop rate is somewhat low, I hope you can hold out. Now go, stop standing around me! All the players simultaneously received a system prompt. System: Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai has issued you a challenge: The Boxers Test. Task Requirement: Hunt Iron Fist Zombies and obtain ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves; o/io. Time Limit: 3 hours. Rewards: Receive commendation from Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai and information on the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. Punishment: Greatly reduce Han Hais positive sentiments towards you, lose an opportunity to learn about the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. Damn, Iron Fist Zombies? Thats a Lvl 15 creature. One punch from it can decrease my vitality points by forty or more someone muttered in disbelief. A Lvl 15 monster? Are you serious? Is this test that hard? Song Jian was taken aback, immediately opening the chat channel. In it, people had already begun to privately message Jiang Hong to ask about the situation. World Channel: (Pan Ming) Brother Jiang Hong, are you there? Whats this boxing test you mentioned last time, is it to get ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves within three hours? World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves? No, the test 1 had was just to hunt ten ordinary Lvl 10 creatures. There was no time limit, and it was very easy to complete. World Channel: (Zhou Guang) What? You only had to hunt common Lvl 10 creatures? Why is our test so hard, requiring us to hunt Lvl 15 creatures? Why is there such a big difference between people? World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Lvl 15 creatures? Iron Fist Zombies? Heh, I wish you guys good luck. The World Channel was filled with wails of despair, however, since they had already accepted the quest, they had no choice but to try. Although Lvl 15 creatures were powerful, in the daytime, when their attributes were halved, they were only as strong as Lvl 7 or 8 creatures. Just after Han Hai the Boxing Master issued the task, Song Jian immediately summoned his motorcycle and rushed towards the area where the Iron Fist Zombies were located. That guy has a motorcycle already? How did he get it? Do monsters drop motorcycles? Did he make it himself or did a monster drop it? Are there mechanical monsters now? Impressive, there are so many experts in this game. It looks like hes already strong enough to solo Lvl 15 creatures, otherwise he wouldnt be in such a hurry! Soloing Lvl 15 common creatures isnt too difficult, we should all be able to do it. But obtaining enough Fine Iron Boxing Gloves from killing creatures within three hours Thats a bit more challenging! Those who had already leveled up to Lvl 10 were players with considerable strength, typically possessing two or three attack skills. With enough caution, they should be able to solo a Lvl 15 creature. Anyone want to team up? Were safer in a group, and most importantly, it will speed up our hunting! someone shouted. Does this game have a team setting? How are the drops distributed? In this game, as long as you inflict damage to the monster, even just a little, you are entitled to loot. As of now, there werent any team mechanisms for hunting in the wild, so once a monster was killed, chaotic looting was likely to occur. Lets take turns picking up! Trust in luck. Whoever gets the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves can keep them! That sounds good, Im Lvl 10 and have two long-range attack skills. Anyone want to team up with me? Outside the villa of Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai, several Lvl 10 players started forming teams in a lively and noisy manner. Seven or eight players ultimately formed three teams, preparing to head towards the area where the Iron Fist Zombies resided. The number of people in a team shouldnt be too few. If its too few, hunting becomes difficult. Conversely, if its too many, taking turns picking up loot means it might take a long time to have a turn, making efficiency potentially worse than solo hunting. Most people formed teams of three. While they were still busily forming groups, Song Jian had already arrived in the area inhabited by Iron Fist Zombies on his motorcycle. This area included a multi-purpose six-story mall, next to it was a three-story New China Bookstore, and in front was a plaza with a fountain. Long wooden benches were placed around the edge of the plaza. At this time, there were three or four people sitting around the fountain in the middle of the plaza. In front of each of them was a black cloth laid out with several objects flashing with colored lights. After checking their levels, Song Jian noticed that these people were all Lvl 10, their equipment completed and they looked rather capable. Huh, another ones come. Looks like well have to work harder, there are more and more Lvl 10 players! A player who was bored from manning his stall saw Song Jian approaching and his eyes immediately lit up. The other players followed suit. Weve been in the game for over a month now, and should have leveled up to Lvl 10 just from grinding monsters, not to mention the task of creating a safe house One of the players next to him snorted, But the ones who dare to come to a Lvl 15 monster area to farm are few and far between! Exactly, were five levels ahead in grinding. Other players at most dare to hunt Lvl 10 or even weaker creatures! Hey man, come take a look! All Lvl 10 equipment here, and also some rare materials. Certainly something will catch your interest! One of the players shouted towards Song Jian. Lvl 15 creatures dont necessarily drop Lvl 15 equipment, they could drop equipment from a lower level. But the lower the level of the equipment, the better the quality. The black cloth in front of the player was laid out with several green-quality Lvl 10 equipment pieces that caught the eye. Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Chapter 190: For Forging Chapter 190: Chapter 190: For Forging Translator: 549690339 Song Jian walked up to a few stalls, swept a glance around, and his eyes immediately lit up; What are these boxing gloves made of? How much are they selling for? Song Jian asked, pointing at a few Fine Iron Boxing Gloves placed in front of a stall. Fine Iron Boxing Gloves (white), function unknown. My friend, you have good taste. This is a white-quality forging material, capable of producing level 10 blue-quality equipment, these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are raw materials. They can also increase the success rate of forging. How about it? Want to buy a couple and test them out? Theyre cheap anyway, even if the forging fails, you wont lose much! The stall owner quickly said with a smirk. Can it really be used to forge level 10 blue-quality boxing gloves? Song Jian showed a skeptical expression, clearly unconvinced. Of course, look at its attributes. Even though its functions are unknown. But just from its name, you know. It can definitely be used to forge a full set of valuable materials. You can buy one for just five Doomsday Coins here. Even if you fail, how much would you really lose? It can be considered as spending money to buy forging proficiency, you wouldnt be at a loss! The man was insistent; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian nodded and said, Alright then, Ill buy all five Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here. I need to rush to practice my forging proficiency. Even if forging fails, I can still gain some proficiency points from the white-quality materials. Thats the spirit, bro, you absolutely wont regret it! The man was grinning from ear to ear. These Fine Iron Boxing Gloves were practically useless, and could only be sold back to the system store for one Doomsday Coin. They werent even forging materials. If they were thrown onto a forge, the system would just prompt this item cannot be forged. Hey, mate, I also have three Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here, Ill sell them to you for five Doomsday Coins each. To level up your forging skill, youll need lots of materials! Someone nearby quickly chimed in; Fine Iron Boxing Gloves could drop with a certain chance after killing an Iron Fist Zombies. Ever since these people reached level 10, they had been hunting monsters here, killing at least a hundred Iron Fist Zombies with each of them getting several Fine Iron Boxing Gloves. Song Jian bought all the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves from the stalls near the fountain, totaling twenty, costing him a hundred Doomsday Coins. After making his purchases, Song Jian was not in a hurry to leave. He glanced at the few people and asked, Have you guys completed your Safe House creation task? Yeah, we have. What about it, bro, havent you finished yours? Need materials? I still have some wood and stone! The man who first sold Song Jian the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves brightened up, and quickly asked; No, I was just wondering. Youve all accepted occupational tasks too, right? The one that requires finding ten professional Combat Mentors? Yeah, we all took on that mainline task. But finding Combat Mentors in this city is such a time-waste, we might as well level up while searching. Maybe well get lucky and bump into one! Someone else joined the conversation; Have you encountered any Combat Mentors? Song Jians eyes lit up. He had already found seven Combat Mentors and still needed three more. If he didnt count the one that Han Hai mentioned which failed the test, he still needed two more to complete the task; Nope, leveling up is more important. Ive leveled up to 56% of level 10 now. The amount of Experience Points required after level 10 is too high, otherwise, we wouldnt have to come here to hunt higher level monsters! No, no, this city is just too dangerous. Wandering around aimlessly, we might accidentally stumble into a monster nest. We wont even know how we died then. Lets just stick to leveling up by hunting monsters and leave it to luck. Yeah, weve already been grinding here for three days, and we havent even gained one level of Experience Points. This game is too hard! The stall vendors voiced their complaints one after another; Song Jian shook his head, it seemed that these guys were all crazy monster grinders. They didnt even know that their Experience Points would be locked and couldnt increase beyond level 10 if they didnt complete the occupational task; After glancing into the distance, Song Jian placed one Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of him and patiently waited; Hey, mate, arent you going to practice your forging skill? What are you doing here? The man next to him asked curiously. He looked at the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of Song Jian and didnt understand what Song Jian was trying to do. Oh, 1 didnt learn the forging skill Song Jian said casually. Then you are Hey, bro, do you know what these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are used for? Someone finally realized, and quickly asked. Hehe, youll know soon enough! Song Jian said with a laugh; Everyone exchanged looks, all having a bad feeling about this. What is that thing used for? The man who initially tricked Song Jian looked at the boxing glove in front of Song Jian with a puzzled face, muttering to himself; Didnt you say it increases forging proficiency? A man next to him gave him a sideways glance. Bullshit, wasnt I just advertising, just like the beef in the instant noodle commercials! Theres nothing about it in its attributes anyway. Anyway, I feel like, at five Doomsday Coins, you definitely sold it at a loss. Wonder how much this kid here is going to sell it for! Wait and see, an unknown function white item, how high can he sell it? I think five Doomsday coins are reasonable, What if its worth ten! Then we lost five! Song Jian listened to their muttered comments, smiled to himself, soon he saw a group of people running over from a distance. The Iron Fist Zombies should be around here, wonder if the drop rate is high. Three hours seems a bit tight! What if the drop rate is high? Maybe one Iron Fist Zombie can drop two, after all, it does have two hands You have a point, lets try it! Hey, look over there, someone is selling items. Isnt that a Fine Iron Boxing Glove? I wonder how much its for. If its cheap, we could just buy ten directly to complete the task, right? This guy looks familiar! Isnt he the guy who stood behind Fist Master Han Hai, and rode on a motorbike? Upon seeing Song Jian, and then looking at the boxing glove in front of him, they were all left speechless; How much are you planning to sell this boxing glove for? Someone tentatively asked; Lowest price fifty Doomsday Coins, highest bidder gets it! Song Jian said nonchalantly. Hiss- The nearby vendors gasped. The Fine Iron Boxing Gloves they sold for five Doomsday Coins each were now being resold for ten times the price. This was out of this world! Those Fine Iron Boxing Gloves, level 15 regular monsters drop them, fifty Doomsday Coins, youd have to be crazily poor. A man at one of the stalls folded his arms, sneering; Exactly, what a joke! The crowd showing disdainful expressions towards Song Jian. Why dont you try and kill them yourself to see. Song Jian remained unfazed, smiling; Lets go, lets go. Theyre only level 15 monsters, theyre nothing special, lets kill them ourselves! Right, well kill them ourselves. I refuse to believe that we cant get the items to drop! The crowd headed towards the distant high-rise building. It was daytime now, and the Iron Fist Zombies were all hiding somewhere not exposed to sunlight. The shopping mall opposite and the New China Bookstore next door were obviously places where the Zombies gathered; Song Jian wasnt in a hurry. He silently watched as the crowd entered the high-rise building. Soon enough, the sound of battle could be heard from inside. Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Now We Have to Set a Price Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Now We Have to Set a Price Translator: 549690339 Fifty Doomsday Coins, youre really selling them for that much! A man next to Song Jian gaped at him. Its not that hes selling them for fifty, its that the price starts at fifty Doomsday Coins, do you know what starts at means? Another person interjected. Hes acting as if this is an auction. The materials dropped by a level fifteen common monster are being sold for such a high price! Indeed, but it seems everyone here needs this thing. I wonder what theyre using it for It must be useful, we just dont know what for. However, fifty Doomsday Coins, heh heh A few people were whispering to one another nearby. By now, they had realised that this Fine Iron Boxing Gloves must have a significant use, otherwise, these people wouldnt have rushed over so hurriedly. Hey, bro, could you tell us what these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are used for? A man with a stall leaned over to Song Jian and asked softly. This man was Miao Hong, the one who initially misled Song Jian by saying that the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves could enhance his forging experience. They are used for forging and can produce level ten blue-quality equipment. Even if you fail, it will still boost your forging experience! Song Jian glanced at him and responded coldly. Miao Hong: Was he mad at him? He had initially thought that Song Jian was an easy mark, but it turned out that Song Jian was pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger, tricking them all. But fifty Doomsday Coins, you dare to bid that price Miao Hong said, shaking his head. An enigmatic smile appeared on Song Jians face as he suddenly turned his head and asked, If I told you they all have a task requiring ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves each, and these need to be obtained within three hours, no, now its two hours and forty minutes, would you say that one Fine Iron Boxing Glove is worth fifty Doomsday Coins? It depends on the reward for that task. If the reward is a silver-quality weapon, Id dare to bid five hundred Doomsday Coins for these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves! Miao Hong was instantly excited. Its just a profession initiation task, a test set by a combat profession mentor! Song Jian said indifferently. What, a combat profession mentor? Where? Its been nearly a week, and we havent even encountered one combat profession mentor. Damn it, this game is too difficult to play Miao Hong looked shocked. What, Xiao Miao, you have information on a combat profession mentor? Where? Dont hog it, lets go together! Upon hearing this, a few vendors nearby also became excited and gathered around. Next to House No. 3 in the beautiful residential district, theres a villa courtyard where an Ancient Martial Arts Master named Han Hai resides. Song Jian generously shared the location of the combat profession mentor with them. Bro, youre generous. If I were you, 1 would sell one boxing glove for at least a hundred Doomsday Coins. You know, our survival here depends on the few of us fighting for four days to get this Miao Hong gave Song Jian a thumbs up, hastily packed up his stall and ran towards the beautiful residential district with the others. Song Jian smiled faintly. In fact, when he was buying these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves, he had already calculated their drop rate in his heart. It was too low. Probably Han Hai, the Martial Arts Master, had also ignored these people, hence choosing such a difficult test task. Otherwise, why was Jiang Hongs test task easy and theirs so difficult? Not much later, Miao Hong and the others, who had previously teamed up to hunt the Iron Fist Zombies, returned, grinning from ear to ear, and set up their stalls again. What happened Song Jian looked surprised. Haha, for some reason, the test task given to us by that Ancient Martial Arts Master, Han Hai, was to get twenty iron fist badges. These are also dropped by Iron Fist Zombies, but their drop rate and that of the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves cant be compared. After killing ten Iron Fist Zombies, at least eight or nine Iron Fist badges will drop. Weve already collected a bunch, which allowed us to complete the task right away, haha! Miao Hong said, laughing heartily. I think the profession of the Ancient Martial Arts Master is pretty good, powerful moves, cool actions. When you reach levels 30-40, with one punch, you can wipe out a large group of monsters. Simply formidable! someone nearby said, laughing. I also think its pretty good. Dont forget, in this game, you can take your skills out, so in the future, I might even be able to become a World Boxing Champion for fun! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. These people were first-timers in dealing with combat profession mentors. In reality, each combat profession mentor showcases the strongest sides of their profession. They tend to gloss over the weaknesses and shortcomings of the profession. If you dont specifically ask, they wont tell you. Initially, when Song Jian first exposed his Musketeer profession, his blood boiled with excitement, and he wished he could assume the Musketeer profession immediately. But after truly understanding the Musketeer profession, he instantly lost interest in it. Though Song Jian has not actually been exposed to the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession, this profession is merely a good one. Its not even a rare profession, let alone comparing it with the legendary profession of Dragon Hunter. Its definitely inferior. Therefore, Song Jian was not very interested in the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. He only wanted to complete Han Hais test task for the sake of completing the main line task. Actually, up till now, the profession that Song Jian truly wanted to pursue was the legendary profession, Dragon Hunter. However, the more powerful the profession, the greater the restrictions to qualify. The Dragon Hunter required one to possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline, which Song Jian hardly had, hence he couldnt qualify for this legendary profession. Alas, what a pity! Song Jian shook his head, glanced at the two core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession in his skill bar, and immediately became excited again. The unique ten professions: Immortal, Demon, Holy, King, God, Tao, Buddha, Prince, Scholar, Emperor! And the Swordsman Immortal is part of the Immortal, it would be wonderful if I could truly qualify for the unique profession! However, Song Jian also knew that even qualifying for a legendary profession was such a challenge, let alone an epic profession, followed by the unique profession. With this in mind, he could understand the difficulty of becoming a unique profession. After all, a unique profession signifies that in the entire game, only one person could qualify! Just as Song Jian was fantasizing about the future, the group of people who had gone to kill the Iron Fist Zombie walked out of the mall, looking dejected. Glancing at his task bar, Song Jians lips curled into a smile. As he expected, there were less than thirty minutes left for the test task. This group must have deeply realised the pitiful drop rate of the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves. Fifty Doomsday Coins, Ill take ten! A player with a darkened face walked up to Song Jian and said. Ahem, just now it was fifty Doomsday Coins. Now, after two hours, all of you have just experienced how low the drop rate is. The price needs to go up! Song Jian said somewhat apologetically. The players looked at each other. Are you even human? Seventy Doomsday Coins, 1 want eight! A young man nearby called out loudly. Song Jian was startled, turning to look at him. Not bad, kiddo. Youve gotten two in two hours. It seems like you have some good luck! Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Seven Tenths Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Seven Tenths Translator: 549690339 Whats the big deal about a Combat Mentor? I refuse to believe that hes the only one in this game. I might just not take on this test quest! Yeah, the guy thinks he can charge exorbitant prices because he knows we need him for our quests. If we give up on this one, there could be countless other possibilities in the future The players nearby started to express their dissatisfaction and murmur among themselves. Song Jian didnt mind their complaints, still wearing an indifferent smile. Some of them left disappointed, but none of those who were complaining about the cost of the quest task actually left. They all hoped that the price could be somehow negotiated down. He had initially been planning to sell the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves one by one, but after a moments hesitation, Song Jian pulled out ten pairs at once and shouted: Bundled sale, ten pairs for one thousand Doomsday Coins! If you want them, then pay up! No dilly-dallying! Time was running out for the test quest. As soon as Song Jian finished speaking, someone immediately handed over one thousand Doomsday Coins to him. While the others were still hesitating, this person had already packed the ten pairs of Fine Iron Boxing Gloves into their backpack. Make way, folks, said Fan Wei, politely excusing himself from the crowd, a calm look on his face. One thousand Doomsday Coins was not much money for the players present, what they were measuring was if a Combat Mentors test quest was worth it. Fan Wei had come across this main quest five to six days ago. He had tried searching for a Combat Mentor but failed to find even one. He knew the chances of finding a Combat Mentor were very low, let alone ten of them. Seeing the opportunity now, he wanted to seize it. After completing the transaction, Song Jian summoned his motorcycle and drove back to the villa where Han Hai, the Ancient Martial Arts Master was. There wasnt much time left for the test quest, and if he didnt leave soon, he might not make it in time. Seeing Song Jian leave, Fan Wei felt a tightening in his heart. He quickly said, Folks, Ill be going ahead. Song Jian quickly returned to the small courtyard of the villa, where he saw Han Hai sipping tea under a large tree in the courtyard. Master Han, Ive come to complete the quest! Song Jian laid out the ten pairs of Fine Iron Boxing Gloves on the table. Surprise flickered in Han Hais eyes. Amongst the group, he didnt have high expectations of anyone and had intentionally chosen the most difficult task. Unexpectedly, someone actually managed to complete it. Remaining expressionless, Han Hai gave a slight nod, then waved his hand to store the boxing gloves. Standing up, he slowly stated: Well done, to have gathered ten pairs of Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in such a short time! You flatter me, Master. I hope you can now enlighten me about the profession of Ancient Martial Arts Master! Song Jian respectfully requested. System: You completed the quest from Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai, greatly improving your affinity with him. He then explained to you the details of the Ancient Martial Arts Master class. Haha, the class of Ancient Martial Arts Master evolved from the national skills of the ancient Huaxia, its a killing art. Every move aims for a fatal hit, almost always causing harm or death in combat. Come with me to the Explanation Space, and you can understand more about the superiority of the Ancient Martial Arts Master class! Nodding, Han Hai directly pulled Song Jian into the Explanation Space. About ten minutes later, Song Jian emerged from the Explanation Space, a shocked look on his face. This Its like a human monster. They can really use just their hands to clash with a tank! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. He suddenly remembered the BOSS he encountered in the instance dungeon before, who could crush a rocket with its bare hands. It seems that mastering martial arts was just as good as using sophisticated weapons. Skills in the game can be used in the real world. If I could possess such martial arts in real life Huaxia is one of the countries with the strictest gun control. If my fists could combat rockets, wouldnt I be invincible, especially without the threat of firearms? Song Jian thought to himself. System: You found a Combat Mentor and gained knowledge about the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. Main quest completion: 7/10. Suppressing the excitement of immediately becoming a disciple, Song Jian looked at his taskbar. He had completed 70% of the main task, and he just needed to find three more Combat Mentors to complete the quest. This time, Song Jian had been in the game for more than a week. The sync between the game and real-world time was far from being well coordinated, and being in the game for too long could cause a person to feel disoriented when they come back to reality. Song Jian made a small bow to Han Hai, then turned to leave. He had decided to understand all the professions before making a choice. What a pity. I still havent encountered the Sword Immortal class. If I cant find a Combat Mentor, does it mean that I cant pursue the Sword Immortal class? After choosing another class, I wonder if those two Sword Immortal Techniques, Invisible Sword Qi, and Sword Finger, will still be preserved? Song Jian thought to himself. Invisible Sword Qi and Sword Finger were both very powerful skills. Invisible Sword Qi could not only provide energy for Sword Finger but also be attached to weapons to inflict additional damage. Sword Finger was powerful and swift in action and was hard to detect and defend against in close range. System: You have a new message. Please check it soon. The sky was gradually darkening. Song Jian was originally planning to go back to the roof of the Tianfeng Building to check if the Combat Mentor had left, but it seemed he would have to wait till the next day. The Tianfeng Building was a zone for level 15 monsters, whose battle power would fully recover at night. The level 15 ordinary monsters were even more troublesome than the level 10 elite BOSS during the day. If Song Jian was surrounded then, he most likely could only run away. If this led to the task being failed, it would be such a pity. Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian astonishingly found that the Black Dragon hatchling had awakened. It was flapping its wings, continuously spitting fire, and hunting level one mutant zombies along the wall of the castle courtyard. The mutant zombies were incessantly enraged, waving their arms and trying to jump up to attack the Black Dragon hatchling. The Black Dragon hatchling couldnt fly too high or it would automatically exit the combat mode, and the zombie would run away. It flapped its wings and moved nimbly, evading each of the zombies jump attacks while taking the opportunity to spit fire back. Not long after, the mutant zombie was defeated and turned into a pile of black ashes, and the Black Dragon hatchling flew off in search of the next target. If there were too many mutant zombies, the Black Dragon hatchling would lure them to the castle wall to let the Arrow Towers and Catapults take them down. It seemed quite smart. The items collected from the zombies were out of reach for the Black Dragon hatchling, thus all got taken by the Bloody Ghostly Poisonous Tree Alex instead. Buzz- A golden light radiated from the Black Dragon hatchlings body as it leveled up to Elite Level 2, and its size also increased. Seeing Song Jian return, the Black Dragon hatchling finished off the last zombie, flapped its wings and flew towards him. Special thanks to Bread84. for the donation of 100 Starting Coins- Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Territorial Expansion Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Territorial Expansion Translator: 549690339 Seeing Song Jian, the young Black Dragon showed its affection by flying onto his shoulder and lying down on it, looking very well-behaved; Song Jian checked the attributes of the young Black Dragon which was now at level 2, with 450 Vitality Points and 100 Spirit Points, but no other changes in its traits and skills; Song Jian smiled slightly, took out a piece of roasted meat from his bag, and offered it to the young Black Dragon. Watching it swallowing the meat, which was almost the same size as its body, Song Jian felt that something was off; It didnt call me its mother this time Song Jians heart sank. It seemed that the young Black Dragons bloodline memory was slowly recovering as it leveled up. The Dragon Clans lineage was passed on through their blood, so even if they slept for a hundred years right from birth, they would still obtain their clans inheritance memory and skills once they reached adulthood; It must have realized that Im not its mother but can still sense the Black Dragon Bloodline within me, so it remains affectionate. But when it levels up more and gains higher intelligence, it will surely understand that were not of the same kind. When that time comes, Im afraid Song Jian played with the young Black Dragon as he made his way to the third floor of the castle; In the third-floor bedroom, there was a one-meter diameter wooden bowl filled with dry straw. Song Jian had instructed the carpenter in his manor to make this as a Black Dragon Nest; Placing the yawning young Black Dragon in the nest, Song Jian turned to check his mailbox; There were more than a dozen letters in the mailbox, each containing a type of plant seed. He took out all the seeds, spending more than 4,000 Doomsday Coins. George! Song Jian shouted loudly; Yes, master, how can I help you? Butler George appeared in front of Song Jian immediately with a respectful tone; Give these seeds to John, let him choose and plant them. If theres a harvest ceremony, be sure to let me know immediately! Song Jian handed the dozen plant seeds to George; As you wish, master, Ill pass your order on to John and follow up. Once a harvest ceremony can be held, Ill let you know right away! George accepted the seeds and replied; Song Jian nodded, then suddenly remembered something and asked, Do we need to hire a cook? After all, the food we produce needs to be processed into consumable meals; Master, not only do we need a cook, but also a mill, and preferably some livestock George began to plan for the future development of the manor. Youve made some good points. Go ahead and follow your plans for development. Ive given you the authority, so the manors in your hands now. Song Jian smiled; Master, our most pressing issue right now is that we dont have enough land for building the mill and Livestock Pen George showed a troubled expression on his face; Song Jian nodded, knowing that his safezone now had the largest land area in the game, covering five to six hundred square meters. But apart from the castle and the six Spirit Fields in the yard, there was no more space for building anything else. Do you have any suggestions? Can we build anything outside the safezone? Song Jian inquired; Since anything built outside of Song Jians safezone did not belong to him, he didnt know whether he could build something on other lands; Master, I would not recommend building anything on lands that do not belong to us. It is very unsafe, and most importantly, if the building is not on our land and is destroyed, we will be left with nothing; George shook his head; Song Jian nodded, aware that if a building inside the safezone was destroyed, it could be rebuilt with very little materials. For example, the traps outside the walls, the Arrow Towers on the walls, and the Catapults on the castle could be rebuilt with only about a tenth of the materials if they were destroyed; However, if a building outside was destroyed, it would be a total loss, with all the contents inside disappearing as well, leading to even greater losses; If Song Jian were to build the mill outside, he would risk losing all the food stored inside if it were destroyed, becoming loot for others; But if the mill were built within the safezone and was destroyed, most of the food inside would be preserved; Can we continue expanding our current location? Song Jian asked; Master, in order to expand the safezone, we have to initiate an Expansion Battle, which is a very risky move. It should only be considered when we have absolute confidence, as failure may result in huge losses! George said with a serious expression; Are there any other alternatives for development? Song Jian inquired; George frowned deeply, thought for a moment, and slowly shook his head; Then lets initiate the Expansion Battle! Song Jian wore a determined expression on his face; Master, you can only initiate an Expansion Battle once a month. Once started, it will be a fight to the death. The battle will only end when one side is completely destroyed! Master, please be cautious! George sighed; Dont worry, there are no undefeatable enemies around us! Song Jian smiled slightly; With a thought, Song Jians figure appeared at the top of the castle, and as he looked around, he saw a few villas and a green jungle in the direction of Camel Square; Expansion! Song Jian summoned the safezone interface and made his move; Suddenly, a grand, low, and stern voice emerged from the castle and spread out in all directions; Territory Struggle, initiated! A blazing red light slowly seeped out from the castle, spreading in all directions and stopped ten meters away from the outer walls. The red light then came to a halt; System: No other safezones detected within the expansion area, would you like to occupy? Occupy! Whoosh- Inside the castle, a slowly expanding green light covered the original red light. The green light spread very slowly, as if waiting for something; After three minutes, the green light completely covered the red light, and the entire area became Song Jians external territory; Originally close neighboring villas disappeared under the green light, and a wide road outside the manor began to blur; Before long, all buildings and items on the ground within the green light disappeared, replaced by a large area of unexplored green grassland; The green light vanished, and Song Jian stared at the green grassland that suddenly appeared among the high-rise buildings with an odd expression. It was so strange that he even saw a half-cut villa standing eerily at the edge of the grassland; Master, congratulations on your brilliant victory! George said with an excited face; Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 194 Tianfeng Building Chapter 194: Chapter 194 Tianfeng Building Translator: 549690339 Song Jian looked somewhat speechless at the ten-meter grassland extending beyond the wall; Such a big move, with such an imposing momentum, making people s blood boil, but you only extended by ten meters? Are you kidding me! My lord, it is a glorious victory. Congratulations, we finally have our territory! The butler George was excited. Song Jian stared at him for a moment, thinking George was mocking him, a lord with only ten meters of territory? Alright, George, now that weve got a place, hurry up and get to work. Build everything you can, and dont forget the defensive structures. We dont want our hard work destroyed by the monsters, Song Jian said; At your command, my lord! George respectfully bowed; With the ten-meter territory, George s form of address for Song Jian changed from master to my lord. But, being called my lord does feel pretty good, hehe! Song Jian was secretly pleased in his heart; George began to command Tammy and John to get to work. With the expansion of the territory, they could now hire more workers. George started recruiting workers one after another; in no time, the manor was filled with the noise of construction, as it turned into a bustling construction site. Song Jian returned to the third floor to make potions. Although he had only learned the formula for Weakness Potion, the high-quality Portable Mobile Potion Crafting Table could produce potions of even higher quality. In battle, an excellent quality Weakness Potion could change the outcome of a fight; Working until late into the night, Song Jian exhausted all the potion materials in his inventory. He now had over twenty bottles of Weakness Potion (Excellent) and seven or eight bottles of Weakness Potion (Mutated). Its a pity I dont have enough materials for high-explosive grenades. Now that would be a real killer! Song Jian sighed at the sight of the single high-explosive grenade in his inventory. Although potion-malting had a simple process, Song Jian was tired after spending most of the night on it. He glanced at the sleeping Black Dragon cub in the wooden nest and lay down to rest. At the moment Song Jian closed his eyes, the Black Dragon cub suddenly opened its eyes. A flash of brilliance in its golden pupils stared at Song Jian lying on the bed for a few seconds before closing them again. A quiet night passed, and when Song Jian got up the next day, he saw a newly built mill outside the manor. The seven- or eight-meter high mill had a massive windmill with a diameter of over six meters spinning slowly at the top; In the distance, a few NPCs were building a Livestock Pen. They appeared to have been working all night, their eyes red; Song Jian appeared in front of the unfinished Livestock Pen. At this time, George was also standing next to it looking tired. Tammy and John were leading a few NPC workers to construct the pen; At this moment, a countdown timer appeared in the empty space above the Livestock Pen, and it looked like it would be completed in about three hours; Noticing Song Jian approach, George prepared to bow. Song Jian waved to stop him. George, youve worked hard. After work is done, treat everyone to a good meal to thank them, Song Jian paused, seemingly thinking of something, and continued, You can go to the Sunflower Bar to buy some drinks so everyone can celebrate. George immediately shouted: Did you hear that, fellows? Work hard, and after its over, well have wine and meat! Our lord will be rewarding us! Suddenly, a cheer erupted from the working crowd; Long live our lord! System message: You spent 130 Doomsday Coins to boost the morale of rhe construction workers. Their building efficiency has increased by 30% Song Jian glanced at the countdown above the Livestock Pen, which suddenly jumped to two hours. At the same time, the Doomsday Coins in his inventory, which were almost depleted, disappeared by another hundred. Song Jian couldnt help but feel the pain. Spending over a hundred Doomsday Coins to save just over an hour seemed uneconomical. But when he thought of how these coins were going to buy wine and meat for the hardworking NPC builders, Song Jian felt much better; Summoning his motorcycle, Song Jian drove towards the Tianfeng Building. There should be a Combat Mentor there; The chat said that the assessment task given by this Combat Mentor is too difficult. It might be like Han Hais situation, where the Combat Mentor didnt think much of him and chose the hardest task. If the Combat Mentor considers me worthy, maybe theyll select a more manageable task Song Jian thought; Every Combat Mentor would issue an assessment based on the testers abilities. An easy task would be assigned to a player suited for the profession, while a more challenging task would be assigned to a player not suited for the profession; Driving his motorcycle, Song Jian was followed by a large group of mutated zombies. Despite being during the day, the noise from the motorcycle attracted many monsters; After about ten minutes, Song Jian left the level 10 monster area and entered the level 15 monster area. In this area, Song Jian didnt dare to drive his motorcycle recklessly anymore. If a few elite level 15 monsters were provoked, hed have no choice but to run; On the top floor of Tianfeng Building, a man wearing a black uniform stood at the edge, looking down at the entire street. Beside him, a thumbnail-sized metal ball constantly rotated around his body; The man saw Song Jian quickly rush into Tianfeng Building, followed by a sea of mutated monsters, and couldnt help but chuckle and mutter, Another fearless fellow! Song Jian panted as he dashed into Tianfeng Building and looked back at the tide of monsters, cold sweat appearing on his brow. Its terrifying. From now on, I shouldnt drive a motorcycle in the city. Mutated zombies are too horrifying they followed me for over ten kilometers without giving up Under normal circumstances, monsters have their specific zones to operate in. Level 5 monsters wouldnt enter level 10 monster zones, and level 10 monsters wouldnt venture into level 5 monster zones. They usually didnt interfere with each other; Song Jian thought the same, so he drove his motorcycle carelessly through the city. But the noise from the bike caused level 5 monsters to follow him into level 10 monster zones and not leave. Instead, they joined level 10 monsters and chased after Song Jian into the level 15 monster zone. By the time Song Jian realized something was wrong, it was too late. Hundreds of monsters had gathered behind him; Phew, Ill find the Combat Mentor first and then deal with you properly. Song Jian glanced at the high-explosive grenade in his inventory, resisting the urge to throw it into the monstrous horde, and ran towards the staircase; Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Sword Controller Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Sword Controller Translator: 549690339 The horde of monsters surged towards the Tianfeng Building. They had just reached the entrance when the monsters in the front suddenly halted their steps with a look of horror and continued to retreat. The monsters behind could not slow down in time and directly crashed into them, causing a scene of chaos. The roars echoed under the Tianfeng Building; Atop the building, a man in black grimaced, muttering irritably under his breath. Hum- The silver orb surrounding him began to vibrate violently, projecting an inch-long silver halo, inhaling and exhaling as if a living entity; Seemingly sensing the formidable force, the monsters below trembled all over, lying motionlessly on the ground while emitting faint wails. Scram! A single shout echoed from the top of the building, prompting hundreds of monsters to flee in disarray; Song Jian, who was climbing the building, heard these remarks clearly. He looked out of the window and saw hundreds of monsters fleeing, including several Level 10 and 15 elite creatures, which made his blood boil; A powerful shout and the monsters are pacified, when will 1 have such strengthwondered Song Jian whose eyes were filled with astonishment. By the time Song Jian reached the rooftop, the man in black was still standing by the edge of it, leaning against the wind, while a silver metallic orb was slowly rotating around him; Magneto? Song Jian blurted out involuntarily; The man in black turned around, a trace of helplessness in his eyes. Im not Magneto, nor do I possess the X-gene. I cant control metal. This is my weapon, the Sword Orb! Embarrassment flickered across Song Jians face. It seemed that many players had seen the man in black. Any player who saw the metal orb slowly rotating around him would be reminded of Magnetos escape from jail in the movie X-Men. Are you a Sword Immortal? Song Jian suddenly asked with a look of excitement; Sword Immortal? The man in black was taken aback, then shook his head slowly, A Sword Immortal is what 1 strive to become. Perhaps in the future, I will be a Sword Immortal, but not now. Currently, I am just a Sword Controller! Just as the man in black uttered the phrase Sword Controller, Song Jian was granted access to some of his attributes, which were previously obscured by question marks; [LV86 Sword Controller C Duan Jian] (Elite): Vitality Points: ??? Spirit Points: ???; Traits: Immortal Sword Body, ???; Skills: Sword Retention, ??? An elite BOSS of level 86? Even higher than the Dragon Hunter, Dierdeli Walker, Song Jian was taken aback and hastily bowed, Could you tell me about the special characteristics of the Sword Controller profession? Duan Jian gave a slight smile, scanning Song Jian before asking, Can you wield a sword? Song Jian felt awkward. Although his secondary weapon was the blue-grade one-handed Guardians Sword, he had never in fact wielded it in combat. Even the passive skill [Cold Weapon (Sword Type) (Basic)] that he learned was only at level one and he had never attempted to upgrade it; Song Jian responded, 1 have never encountered a swordsmanship master, so Im reluctant to learn from the unskilled! Duan Jian paused, laughing heartily: You are the second brazen person Ive met. In honour of the first one, Ill give you a chance! Use the sword you carry to slaughter a level 15 elite monster. If you do, 111 tell you the meaning of a Sword Controller! Duan Jian pointed at the Guardians Sword hung around Song Jians waist and spoke arrogantly; Can I only use this sword? Cant 1 use other weapons? Song Jian frowned and asked; Exactly. You can only use this sword. Once you employ a different weapon, even if you kill a level 15 elite monster, the trial will be deemed a failure. You will not need to see me again in such a case, otherwise, I will kill you! Duan Jian stared coldly at Song Jian as he spoke; Can I use my personal skills? Song Jian queried further; Duan Jian hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded: You can use the skills you have mastered, but Forget it. Lets talk about it once you pass the test! Duan Jian seemed to want to say something, but ultimately just waved his hand, signaling Song Jian to leave; System: The Sword Controller and Battle Job Instructor, Duan Jian, gives you a challenge: Kill a level 15 Elite BOSS, 0/1; Challenge Requirements: Use your sword to kill a level 15 Elite BOSS; If any other weapon is used, the mission will fail immediately; Challenge time limit: 24 hours; Challenge Reward: Earn Duan Jians admiration and enlightenment about the Sword Controller profession; Challenge Punishment: Duan Jian will negatively change his attitude towards you by a large margin, and you will lose a chance to learn about the combat profession C Sword Controller; Song Jian nodded his head, turned around, and left the rooftop; To kill a Level 15 Elite Boss, which has at least three to four thousand vitality points, even when its attributes are halved during daytime, is almost impossible without the use of the Rocket Launcher or Tusk Fang Stinger skills. Coupled with the onslaught from five levels above him, the endeavor to singlehandedly hunt down a Level 15 Elite BOSS seemed like an impossible task to Song Jian; Song Jian switched the Guardians Sword to his right hand and played with it as he walked along, trying to get a feel for it; On leaving the Tianfeng Building, there were no monsters to be seen. Despite practicing for a while with the Guardians Sword, Song Jian still felt a bit awkward; First, let me find some regular monsters to get used to it, who knows, I might even learn some sword skills on my own! Song Jian muttered to himself as he set off down a gloomy alley; First, he would test his skills on a Level 15 regular monster. If he cant even beat that, he might as well abandon the challenge. In the dark alley lay a ragged human-formed zombie, appearing like a corpse. Yet Song Jian knew that as soon as he strayed into its alert zone, it would instantly awake, relentlessly chasing him until he was dead; Earth Teeth Assault! Before it could fully awake, he chose to deplete its vitality points; The Tusk-energy ball lunged at the corpse and fiercely struck the zombies waist. This sent its body flying in the air; Roar- The mutant zombie slowly rose from the ground. Its blood-red eyes gradually opened, focusing on Song Jian and emitting a roaring sound; LV15 Mutant Zombie (Regular): Vitality Points 850/1700, Traits: Intermediate Defense, Primary Vitality Restoration; Skills: Gnaw. Seeing the mutant zombie pouncing towards him, Song Jian took a deep breath. Tightening his grip on the Guardians Sword, he sprinted towards the zombie; Whoosh- As soon as he neared, the sword in Song Jians hand sliced across the zombies head, inflicting over 60 critical damage points; Experiencing pain, the zombie became more frenzied, waving its hands, while its mutated nails, sharp as mini blades, carved streaks of white in the gloomy alley; Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Physique Increase Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Physique Increase Translator: 549690339 A level-five blue-quality one-handed sword dealt only around a dozen damage points to a level-fifteen ordinary mutant zombie, which was quite low; However, with a 500% increase in vitality recovery speed, it was nearly impossible for a level-fifteen mutant zombie to kill Song Jian. Even if it cost him blood, he would eventually bring down the zombie; In the dark alley, the mutant zombies roars continued to echo, perhaps due to rotting flesh all over its body. Its voice was deep and hoarse, but Song Jian was not worried about attracting nearby monsters as he continued to slash his sword; Minutes later, the level-fifteen mutant zombie finally turned into a pile of ashes, dropping two white-quality materials and five Doomsday Coins around its body; Ordinary level-fifteen monsters can drop Doomsday Coins? Song Jian picked up all the spoils of war and tore off his clothes, revealing the armor of the Zombie Commando; His original coat, which had no defense, had been scratched into a bundle of shreds by the mutant zombie, making it cumbersome to wear; Looking at his skill bar, he had not comprehended any sword-related skills, only the passive basic sword skill had increased some proficiency; Slash, chop, flick, stab Song Jian wielded the one-handed sword, feeling the sensation with every attack: Theres no other way now, lets start with these basic skills. Song Jian could only practice one-handed sword based on the method used for daggers, but he gave up after a while, feeling awkward. After all, they were different weapons, and if he practiced the wrong moves, it would take more time and effort to correct them; Ill explore gradually while fighting monsters. Only life-and-death battles can improve me the fastest, Song Jian thought as he carried the one-handed sword towards another building; As half a day passed, the sky began to darken, and mutant zombies appeared on the streets. The night belonged to the monsters. Most players hid in safe houses or places they thought were safe; At first, some players wanted to kill monsters and level up at night, but soon there were fewer and fewer such players. After all, everyone only had one life. Many people initially treated it like a game, but now there were fewer and fewer of those people since most of them had died. Song Jian estimated that in just two months, hundreds of people had probably died in Coastal City in the real world. He wondered if the police and others had noticed this situation; However, sooner or later, people would discover it, because Song Jian believed that more and more people would enter the game, and more and more people would die; There were still seventeen hours left for the task completion, plenty of time. Song Jian did not plan to go back to his territory, as there were many monsters on the way back. Even if he transformed into black mist, it would take more than an hour to go back and forth, which would not be worth it; Song Jian went straight back to Tianfeng Building, not going upstairs but finding a room on the first floor to rest. As long as Duan Jian didnt leave the building, it was the safest place in the level-fifteen monster area, without a doubt; Night fell, and the sky was covered with thick, gloomy clouds that brought pressure. Song Jian sat cross-legged on a shabby single bed, staring at the dark sky outside the window, quietly waiting; After a long time, a crack appeared in the heavy clouds, and a ray of moonlight seeped through. Song Jians spirit was energized, and he hurried to the window; A burning sensation came from his chest, and the Hexagram Array Diagram started to glow faintly. Tonight was a half-moon, and as the moon appeared, countless moon essences scattered across the city. Roars were heard from the tops of various tall buildings, as bosses began to absorb the moon essence to enhance their strength; Song Jian glanced around and noticed that within a few hundred meters around Tianfeng Building, not a single boss was on the rooftops, making him speechless; A stream of moon essence was drawn into the room through the window, merging into Song Jians body. Song Jian could feel the moon essence entering his body, slowly circulating through his blood vessels, and integrating into his body as it flowed, disappearing; This process was very comfortable, but there was a side effect. Whenever he absorbed moon essence, Song Jian could not help but feel a killing intent rising in his heart, wanting to kill anything in sight; However, whenever this killing intent emerged, a refreshing energy would appear in Song Jians mind, allowing him to maintain his self-awareness. Time always flew by when immersed in absorbing the moon essence, and soon the moon was once again covered by clouds; Song Jian sighed slightly, feeling the gradual improvement of his physical fitness with the influx of moon essence; At that moment, a system prompt appeared; System: You have absorbed enough moon essence, and your physical fitness has improved. Your physique has increased by one point; Finally, its increased! Song Jian thought; After absorbing more than a months worth of moon essence, although it felt comfortable, and he could feel his body becoming stronger, not receiving a system upgrade made him feel like something was missing; Checking his attributes, Song Jians physique had now reached nine points, and his vitality points limit had increased by 20 points, reaching 620 points, which was better than nothing; After half a day of fighting, Song Jians passive skill [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] had been upgraded to level two, and the proficiency at level two had also increased significantly, requiring only about ten more level-fifteen monsters to be slain before reaching level three. Song Jian felt that such passive skills were easy to understand and improve in the early stages. He didnt know if it was an illusion, but after the passive skill was upgraded to level two, he felt that swinging the sword was more agile; I cant waste the night. Its safe here, Im not afraid that the noise will attract monsters, so why not take this time to practice swordsmanship? Song Jian thought; With his one-handed sword and the blade pointed down, Song Jian stood at the center of the room; Ha! In a low shout, he swung his right arm in a circle, lifting the sword high over his head, and then slashed forward at a 30-degree angle; During the daytime battles, Song Jian had constantly summarized that this slashing method was the most energy-efficient and inflicted the most damage; However, this move had a major drawback: fatigue, and continuous swinging like this, Song Jian estimated that he would eventually develop shoulder inflammation; After practicing for more than an hour, Song Jian felt as if his right arm was about to dislocate, his whole body drenched in sweat like he was soaked in water. But he didnt give up and continued to practice, with the passive skill [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] slowly improving at a visible rate; Fool, thats not how you practice swordsmanship. You shouldnt treat the sword as a dead object! Just as Song Jian was concentrating on practicing his sword, a deep voice came from behind him. Duan Jian! A smile appeared on Song Jians mouth; Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Skill Improvement Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Skill Improvement Translator: 549690339 | While practicing dagger lighting technique at the Black Panther Gym in the real world) his coach once told Song Jian, regardless of the fighting style or the presence of weapons, from the moment of first contact, he must receive standard instruction and not blindly practice on his own. Once bad habits are formed, they are incredibly hard to correct. Adhering to wrong practices not only nullifies improvement but can also harm the body over time; Just like Song Jians situation C the sword move he had summarized from half a day of fighting was filled with errors. He knew this in his heart, but sword practice was not his true aim; he merely wanted to catch Duan Jians attention since they were both in the same building. After over an hour of the practice, Song Jian found his entire right arm numbing, with unbearable itching, swelling, and pain at the shoulder joint. He was drenched in sweat and about to give up when he finally heard Duan Jians voice. Master!11 Turning around with a weary face, Song Jian greeted Duan Jian respectfully. Swordsmanship is not practiced this way! Duan Jian shook his head, raising his right hand. The silver metal orb that had been revolving around him suddenly expanded into a long sword and flew into Duan Jians right palm. Holding the longsword, he oozed an imposing demeanor which forced Song Jian to involuntarily step backward until his back hit the wall. Even the continual echoes of monster roars around him came to an abrupt end, as if the whole world fell into silence; A sword is an extension of the arm, not just a dead object! Dont control your sword with your hand; control it with your will, your spirit, your soul Your hand can control the dimensions around your body, but your will and spirit can fill the space between heaven and earth. Control the sword with your spirit. Wherever the mind moves, the sword reaches Walking and talking about his understanding of the sword, Song Jian found his words somewhat inexplicable. He felt that he understood yet didnt understand at all. It was like when a post-doctorai mentor lectures first-year university students. What they impart is not just specialized knowledge of the first year but a concept, a direction, a guiding path. Maybe many students couldnt understand at that time, but if you persist, there will eventually come a time when everything seems illuminated. Only then will you comprehend the true intentions behind their teachings. Duan Jian was doing something similar now. He didnt tell Song Jian how to hold the sword, how to use it, or impart any substantial sword skills, but he was enlightening Song Jian with a certain ideology. After listening to Duan Jian for a long time, Song Jian looked at him perplexedly. Duan Jian, feeling his throat parched from talking, saw Song Jians excited expression and couldnt help but snort, Its impossible to carve rotten wood! Ready to leave with a swing of his sleeve, Duan Jian was stopped by Song Jian, who rushed towards him and grabbed his leg: Master, you cant leave! At the very least reach me one sword technique so that I can defeat a level 15 elite boss. Otherwise, do you really want to watch me blindly practice till 1 ruin my arm? Song Jian cried out, squeezing the corners of his eyes to try and force out a few tears, but to no avail. In the end, helpless, he applied saliva to the corners of his eyes. Enough, stop pretending you really are Duan Jian was a bit helpless for a moment before suddenly asking, Do you know a fat guy with the surname Mu? Song Jian was taken aback and shook his head. You two truly are alike. Thick-skinned! Get up. I ll teach you how to use a sword. After speaking, Duan Jian yanked Song Jian up by his left hand. Watch carefully. I will only demonstrate once. How much you can grasp is up to you! With that, Duan Jian began demonstrating the basic sword technique. Song Jian opened his eyes wide, not daring to blink, afraid of missing a single move. System prompts flooded his view like a waterfall. His passive skill, [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)], was rapidly improving. System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 20 points. System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 21 points. In just a few minutes, Duan Jian had finished demonstrating the basic sword technique. Turning around, he sent his sword flying into the air where it shrank back into the size of a finger before curling into a smooth, silver metal orb. This orb slowly floated back to Duan Jians side and began revolving around him like a satellite. Thats all the help 1 can give you. Anymore and I would be breaking the rules. It doesnt matter to me how much youve managed to grasp. Just know that if you havent hunted a level 15 elite boss by tomorrow, dont show your face to me anymore1. Duan Jian left after giving Song Jian a stern look. Song Jian wiped the sweat from his brow and stood still with closed eyes. Beneath his eyelids, his eyeballs were shifting rapidly. His right hand was twitching involuntarily, wanting to shake from time to time, as if it wasnt under his control. At this moment, in Song Jians mind, every details of Duan Jians basic sword technique demonstration was being replayed. After a long while, Song Jian let out a sigh, and a serious expression appeared on his face. He mused inwardly, The gap is truly enormous! Only after witnessing a real sword technique, did he realize his own deficiencies. Composing himself, Song Jian started practicing exactly as Duan Jian had demonstrated; In just a few tens of minutes, Song Jians passive skill, | Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)], rose from level two to five, improving at a terrifying speed; [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 5, Increase in power of sword weapons by 30%, Armor Break +1. Now that he had started practicing, the skills improvement rate was extremely slow. One reason was the high level of the skill, which demanded higher proficiency. The other reason was the disparity between Song Jians and Duan Jians mastery of sword techniques, naturally causing their proficiency to be different. The night passed like this. As the sun slowly rose, Song Jian only then laid down his sword and sat down on his bedtorest. At this moment) Song Jians aura was drastically different from the previous day. The transformation over the night seemed to have allowed him to take an important step on the path of martial arts. Duan Jian stood with his hands behind his back, high on the rooftop, looking at the slowly rising sun. The corners of his mouth held a faint, indistinct smile. Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Severely Injuring the BOSS Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Severely Injuring the BOSS Translator: 549690339 Duan Jian didnt show off any sophisticated sword techniques. Instead, he demonstrated the simplest actions: thrust, cut, lift, chop, slash and how to form combinations of these basic moves into various attack techniques. This was the most elementary set of sword techniques yet, it seemed miraculous when executed by Duan Jian. Song Jian watched, fascinated, and spent the whole night trying to replicate every action of Duan Jian. And, just like that, the night passed. The moment day broke, Song Jian rested briefly and then left the building. He had about eleven to twelve hours left for the mission, the equivalent of one more day. If he didnt manage to hunt a level fifteen elite monster by evening, the test mission would be considered a failure. Practicing alone isnt very effective. I need to hone my skills from last night in real combat. Also, 1 need to start looking for the location of a level fifteen elite BOSS. Its best if I can find several, and then select the one most suitable for me Song Jian thought. He had spent yesterday afternoon hunting level fifteen monsters and seeking out an elite BOSS. Generally, unless it s a special boss like the Roaming Zombie, the regular bosses stay in fixed areas and only show up in these locations. The exception is when players kill large numbers of regular monsters, which could attract the bosses. Over the course of yesterday afternoon, Song Jian discovered two level fifteen elite bosses. One was a fiercely defensive Scaled Zombie, and the other, a giant yellow bird which was as big as a fully grown eagle with a length of one to two meters and wings that could stretch three to four meters long. Although it couldnt fly, it could glide through the air at an impressive pace. Both bosses posed quite a challenge for Song Jian. If he was limited to using the one-handed sword, it would be tough to kill them. As such, he considered these two bosses as alternative targets. Bloody hell! Finding a boss is harder than finding a wife! Song Jian muttered to himself, changing his direction and moving forward. Soon, from a shop ahead, noises emerged. A level fifteen regular mutated zombie had its left foot stuck between a collapsed counter. Oblivious, it kept trying to press onward, the rattling sound of the iron counter giving it away. There we go, a chance to test the skills 1 mastered last night. Song Jian, holding the Guardian s Sword, headed towards rhe shop. Once inside, the mutated zombie, sniffing out the presence of a living human, growled at Song Jian. It struggled to free itself, attempting to lunge at him. Without using any special skills, Song Jian swung his sword at the zombie. Thanks to his practice throughout the night, each strike landed with precision, causing bursts of forty to fifty points of damage on the zombie. This showed a three to four-fold increase in damage compared to yesterday. The mutated zombie became more furious. When its vitality points fell below half, it forcefully broke free from the iron counter and lunged at Song Jian. However, this desperate act came at a cost. Its left leg had a gaping wound that revealed the bone, with a dark brown pus oozing our. This move had injured its leg bone, causing it to limp and slow down significantly. Song Jian continued slashing with his sword and before long, the zombie had transformed into a pile of black ash. Feels great. The use of the long sword is very different from the dagger, but the theory is similar. Essentially, they are extensions of the arm. However, their practical uses still vary greatly.1 Song Jian twirled the long sword skillfully in his right hand, putting away the two dropped items, and continued down the street. Being taught by someone versus learning everything on your own made a huge difference. Now, Song Jian was more efficient with the long sword, killing at a pace several times faster than yesterday. Level fifteen ordinary monsters were no longer a threat to him. His experience points remained fixed. Even after hunting a level fifteen monster, he didnt earn any experience points. After a while, feeling like he had sufficiently mastered the sword techniques, Song Jian began looking for a level fifteen elite BOSS. Now as a melee profession, itd be best to find a boss that uses long-range attacks and isnt so strong up close. Also, itd be nice if the bosss defense isnt too high, and its vitality isnt too great Song Jian muttered as he kept walking. Why not just find a severely injured boss thats about to die? A voice suddenly rang in Song Jians ear. Thats a brilliant idea! Excited, Song Jians eyes sparkled. But then, alert, he held his sword in front of him and squinted towards where the voice had come from. Whos there! Song Jian backed away, pressing himself against a wall, looking around cautiously. As Song Jian prepared to open his vertical pupil in his forehead, a figure started to take form. Its me, its me, dont be alarmed. I just noticed you. Lin Shengs figure gradually materialised and he waved at Song Jian. Damn, you really do come and go like a ghost. Youre not worried about wandering into a level fifteen monster area Seeing a familiar face, Song Jian put down his sword, still irritated. He had been thoroughly startled by the sudden voice. Eh, youve switched to a long sword now. Wheres your dagger? Lin Sheng took note of the long sword in Song Jians hand, his eyes sparkling. Lin Sheng had been eyeing Song Jians Tusk Fang Stinger for a long time. While it was just a level five blue quality dagger, its inherent skill was hugely powerful, making it even better than some level ten daggers. I plan on becoming a swordsman, so I am getting used to it now. Do you want the dagger? Song Jian asked. Yes, yes, boss. Ive been coveting your dagger for a long time. I still havent found a good weapon. If 1 get your dagger, this level fifteen area will be nothing for me. Lin Sheng boasted. Youve leveled up to ten? Are you here for the Combat Mentor test mission? Song Jian questioned, looking at Lin Sheng. Yes, Ive hit level ten. This main mission requires finding ten Combat Mentors, and I havent found one yer. But Ive already made up my mind to become a thief. I came here to find a Thief Mentor, Im not interested in other professions! Lin Sheng said, holding his head high. Didnt the guide in the dungeon tell you to look for him once you reach level ten? You didnt go? That guy must be a combat mentor, and it might be a good fit for you, possibly even a Thief Mentor. Song Jian said. Dont remind me. He asked me to find him in a dungeon with real difficulty. Like I could handle that. 1 nearly died even in a simple-level dungeon Lin Sheng said grumpily. Heh, thats true. A dungeon with real difficulty isnt something we can handle right now. But remember, even if you find a Thief Mentor, youll still need to find nine other Combat Mentors to learn about different professions for the main mission to be considered complete.'' Song Jian laughed. Huh, how do you know? Lin Sheng looked surprised. Of course, I know it because a Combat Mentor told me!1 Song Jian glanced at Lin Sheng and asked, You said theres a level fifteen boss thats about to die? Where? Tell me, and this dagger is yours! Song Jian took out the Tusk Fang Stinger and teased Lin Sheng by waving it in front of him. Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 199 Temporary Task Chapter 199: Chapter 199 Temporary Task Translator: 549690339 Looking at the blue-quality Tusk Fang Stinger in Song Jians hand, Lin Shengs eyes were full of little stars; Ill take you there! Lin Sheng said directly: Its just ahead, that boss has been injured, lost a leg, and its vitality points are less than half left, looking very desperate. Song Jian followed behind Lin Sheng, running and asking: Why didnt you finish it off yourself, a level 15 boss will definitely drop good loot! I cant beat it, it can see through my stealth, I cant even get close to it Lin Sheng said somewhat helplessly; Soon, the two of them arrived at a small residential area, in a central pavilion, Song Jian saw the heavily injured boss. The boss looked like an enormous beastman, with blue skin covered in lumps, two tusks protruding from its lips, and sanguine eyes emitting a bloodthirsty glow, looking very ferocious. Its massive body was squatting in the pavilion, looking like a meat mountain. Next to it, stood four wooden stakes, half a mans height, carved with complex magic runes on the surface. Rings of energy condensed into light, slowly rotating around the stakes; One stake was enveloped in a green glow, one stake was enveloped in a crimson glow, another stake was encompassed in a gray energy glow, the last one flickered with tiny currents; [LV15 Mutated Shaman Beast C Kuru Tutu] (Elite): Vitality Points 680/2800, Spirit Points: 250/800; Traits: Regeneration, Beasts Blood Boil; Skills: Summon Totem Pillar, Summon Beast Spirit, Death Ray, Ice Cone. This guy is a beastman, huh? Song Jian stared at the mountain of flesh in the distance, stroking his chin; Yes, it looks like a beastman. Do you see those three pillars next to it? Those are totem pillars, they can attack automatically. The damage isnt high, but they are very troublesome. Lin Sheng pointed at the three wooden stakes next to the Mutated Shaman Beast; Hey, it seems to be healing its wounds! Song Jian saw that every few seconds, a +5 green healing figure would jump above the bosss head, he couldnt help but say; There is a healing totem pillar! Song Jian pointed at the wooden stake surrounded by green light: You need to be faster, if it drags on, its vitality points will be fully restored. Its okay, didnt you see that it doesnt have much spirit points left? It looks like it has been through a big fight, youre really lucky! Song Jian said; Hehe, Brother Song is the lucky one, now its yours. Lin Sheng chuckled. Alright, give you the dagger, this boss is mine. The test required me to fight solo, so just guard the perimeter for me. Dont participate! As Song Jian spoke, he handed the Tusk Fang Stinger to Lin Sheng. Dont worry, Brother Song, 1 know the rules! Lin Shengs face broke out into a grin as he took the dagger, swinging it around a few times, looking thrilled. Song Jian slowly approached the boss with his sword. As soon as he stood around a dozen meters away from the boss, it stood up. Despite the imposing pressure from the one-legged boss, Song Jian hesitated whether picking this boss was a correct choice. Human, this is Kuru Tutus territory. If you dont want your soul to be tormented on my Flame Totem forever, leave now! The boss even spoke, surprising Song Jian; a monster capable of speech indicating it has consciousness, and a conscious monster is way tougher than a senseless one. Perhaps perceiving Song Jians hesitation, a hint of a smile appeared on Kulu Tutus face. Feeling the immense power within this human, Kulu Tutu himself was at a low ebb with barely over 200 spirit points left, just not enough to sustain a fight. Even if he could win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory. He could end up being taken down by an ordinary monster afterward. Human, if you leave now, youll gain Kuru Tutus friendship. I will also give you a gift! Kuru Tutu continued; System: Kuru Tutu is offering you a temporary mission, leave territory; Mission requirement: leave the area within one kilometer radius from Kuru Tutu; Mission reward: obtaining Kuru Tutus friendship; exquisite totem imprint; Mission failure: permanent reduction of 2 points in all attributes; Do you accept? Song Jian carefully read through the mission details word by word, and then chose to accept; As soon as Song Jian accepted, a smile crossed Kuru Tutus face, he threw something towards Song Jian; Song Jian caught it and checked the attributes; Exquisite Totem Imprint (Green): Inlay I Accessory, Accessory Attributes: Worn on the body, recovers 1 vitality point per second; can be inlaid on equipment, when inlaid on a helmet, vitality points increase by 100; when inlaid on armor, defense increases by 5 points; when inlaid on leg protectors, spirit points cap increases by 50; Not bad! Dont know if it can be used as a spirit talisman and inlaid on the Hexagram Array Diagram! Song Jian thought; Seeing Song Jian pick up the item and stand still, Kulu Tutus face darkened, yelled: Human, you have already accepted the task 1 assigned. Why havent you left? Are you willing to bear the punishment of the beast god? Song Jian threw the item into his inventory, lifted his head, glanced at Kuru Tutu, then turned around and ran towards the exit of the residential area; Seeing Song Jian leaving, Kuru Tutu let out a mocking smile as he slowly sat back down with the help of the pavilions pillar: Stupid human Lin Sheng watched as Song Jian rushed past him, completely baffled, only hearing Song Jian say to him: Just wait for me for a bit, Ill be right back! Soon, Song Jians figure disappeared from Lin Shengs vision; Song Jian kept running forward until a system prompt appeared in front of him, then he stopped; System: You completed the temporary mission, leaving the territory; System: You obtained Kuru Tutus friendship, you received the item Exquisite Totem Imprint; Seeing that the mission was completed, Song Jian turned around and ran towards the residential area; I need to hurry up, if any later, that bosss vitality points will be fully restored. Lin Sheng was a bit confused, standing in place waiting for a few minutes. Soon, he saw Song Jian hurriedly running back from a distance; What are you up to? Lin Sheng asked. His level was too low, Kuru Tutu did not offer him a temporary mission at all. Seeing him, it attacked, scaring him away. Doing a mission! Song Jian said while panting heavily: Stay here and wait for me. Dont help when I take action. Song Jian seemed a little worried and reminded him again; Seeing that Song Jian was charging back towards him once more, Kuru Tutus anger flared up; Shameless human! Kuru Tutu roared in his heart, suddenly standing up; Human, honesty is key! Kuru Tutu seemingly had fire coming out of his eyes, staring at Song Jian, and growled; Song Jian was stunned, opened the mission column, pointed at the completed mission, and said: But I completed the mission! Kuru Tutu:, you have a point! Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Beast Spirit Descent Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Beast Spirit Descent Translator: 549690339 Human, I dont want to be your enemy. As long as you leave my territory and never return, 1 will teach you a skill. This is a core skill that only Beastman shamans can learn: Totem Pillar! Kuru Tutu suppressed his anger and spoke solemnly. Song Jian quickly received a system prompt. System: Kuru Tutu has issued you a temporary quest: Leave the territory forever. Quest Requirement: Leave the area within a one-kilometer radius of Kuru Tutu, and never return. Quest Reward: Gain Kuru Tutus friendship and skill: Totem Pillar (Lightning). Quest Failure: Permanent loss of 2 points in all attributes. Do you accept? Song Jian carefully reviewed the quest requirements. After a while, a look of regret appeared on Song Jians face, there was no loophole this time. If it was just a level 15 elite BOSS, Song Jian might have accepted the quest, because even if he killed it, there was no guarantee of getting its core skill. But now, this weakened BOSS was related to the completion of Song Jians evaluation quest. If Song Jian couldnt even defeat a severely injured level 15 elite BOSS, then there was no hope of completing his evaluation quest. Song Jian sighed and chose to refuse. Kuru Tutus face suddenly became ugly. Human Song Jian didnt wait for the other party to speak. Holding the Guardians Sword tightly in his hand, he whispered, Lets fight. Kuru Tutus face revealed a ferocious expression. He picked up a bone wand from the ground and roared loudly. Lightning condensed on the bone wand and shot towards Song Jian. Song Jian directly activated the Guardians Swords inherent skill. A milky-white halo surrounded his entire body. The lightning struck the light shield, taking away more than a hundred defense points. Without slowing down, Song Jian roared and charged towards Kuru Tutu. He lifted his sword to his chest and stabbed forward fiercely. Breaking through the air, a silver glow appeared on the sword. Song Jian added Invisible Sword Qi to the surface of the sword. Just as he arrived in front of Kuru Tutu, the two Totem Pillars next to him started to shake violently. Lightning and fire burst out from the Totem Pillars and struck towards Song Jian. Totem Pillar (Lightning): Releases a bolt of lightning at enemies within attack range, dealing 60 points of lightning damage. Has a chance to trigger the Paralysis effect. This attack can only be released once every three seconds. Totem Pillar Defense: 50 points. Totem Pillar (Fire): Releases a stream of fire at enemies within attack range, dealing 50 points of fire damage. Has a chance to trigger the Burning effect. This attack can only be released once every three seconds. Totem Pillar Defense: 50 points. The two Totem Pillars around Kuru Tutu began to attack Song Jian. The other two Totem Pillars were the Revealing Totem Pillar, capable of revealing any invisible enemies within range, and the Healing Totem Pillar, which released healing light on Kuru Tutu to restore his vitality points. Lightning and fire struck the light shield on the surface of Song Jians body, causing the shield to tremble violently, but it still didnt break through the defense. Thud- Song Jians sword stabbed fiercely into Kuru Tutus plump body. More than a hundred critical damage points floated above Kuru Tutus head. Before Kuru Tutu could react, Song Jian flipped his wrist and pulled out the sword. He slashed it through the air in an arc, aiming for Kalu Tutus head. Unforgivable! Kalu Tutu roared angrily, waving his bone wand to block Song Jians attack. Just when the bone wand and sword were about to collide, Song Jian flicked his wrist, making the sword tip vibrate intensely. It covered Kalu Tutus skull, throat, and chest, making it impossible to tell where the sword would strike. In the moment of Kalu Tutus hesitation, the Guardians Sword had already pierced his chest. Pu- A thick, green jet of blood spurted out, and Kalu Tutus vitality immediately weakened; the heart was a vital point for any species. Beast Spirit Descent! Kalu Tutu struggled to stand up, raising his hands high, while his Bone Wand let out a rumbling sound and cracks appeared on its surface. Crack, crack- The wand, over a meter long, unexpectedly shattered inch by inch, turning into nothingness. A look of pain flashed in Kalu Tutus eyes, his aura increasingly weakened, and wrinkles spread across his entire face, making him seem a dozen years older instantly. This was the result of sacrificing 15 years of his life and his Bone Wand to summon the ancient beast spirits. The sky churned, and a whirlwind of dark clouds appeared above Kalu Tutus head, accompanied by thunderous roars. From the whirlwind, an ancient beasts roar emerged, sounding like an angry bellow of a primordial creature. A huge claw emerged from the whirlwind, reaching for Song Jian. This massive claw was like a skyscraper towering in the sky, pressing down on Song Jian. Goosebumps stood on the back of Song Jians neck as a powerful sense of threat rushed toward him. It felt like his body was locked in by something, no matter how he tried to dodge, he couldnt avoid this deadly blow. Pu- Song Jians body disappeared, replaced by a large cloud of black fog. After morphing into a dark cloud, Song Jian drifted toward Kalu Tutu, quickly enveloping him in the black fog. Within the pitch-black fog, Kalu Tutus damage numbers floated above his head. Being shrouded in black fog, he would suffer 300 fixed damage points and 200% mental damage. Kalu Tutus Vitality Points were already low, and after summoning the ancient beast spirits, he became even weaker, unable to withstand the damage caused by Song Jians black fog. Within the black fog, Kalu Tutu roared in anger, swinging his Bone Wand continuously, creating gusts of wind. However, all his efforts were useless, unable to cause any harm to the black fog. Crack, crack- Several Totem Pillars shattered one after another. The 50-point defense couldnt bear the damage from the black fog. Losing the healing from the healing Totem Pillar, Kalu Tutu became even more agitated. That huge claw above his head was like a massive pillar, pressing down on the black fog on the ground. Before it could even get close, Song Jian felt his mind waver, nearly unable to maintain the state of black fog. Song Jian couldnt help biting his tongue hard, and when the taste of blood filled his mouth, he barely broke free from the mental pressure, trying his best to maintain the black fog state. Always shrouded in black fog, the furious Kalu Tutu stumbled blindly, trying to shake off the entanglement of the black fog. However, all of this was to no avail. The more terrifying thing, in Kalu Tutus view, was that he could feel the massive claw above his head getting closer and closer. The giant claw, with a diameter of more than ten meters, could easily crush Song Jians black fog form. Correspondingly, the continuously fog-shrouded Kalu Tutu couldnt escape the fate of being struck by the earth-shattering blow of the beast claw. No! A look of despair appeared on Kalu Tutus face, staring at the ancient beasts claw with deep lines running through it like gullies, and he let out a desperate roar. Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Pet Contract Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Pet Contract Translator: 549690339 A gigantic beast claw descended from the sky, pulverizing a large area in the center of the neighborhood. The small pavilion where Kalu Tutu resided, right under the palm of the claw, was ground to a fine powder; Song Jian, transformed into a cloud of dark mist, was also suppressed underneath the claw. Wisps of black smoke gradually seeped out from the gaps between the beasts claws; After this blow, the beasts claw slowly vanished. The swirling black clouds flashing with lightning overhead also gradually dissipated, and the sky returned to its bright blue. Only a massive paw print, over fifteen meters in diameter, remained on the ground; Kalu Tutu looked like a broken rag doll with wounds cracking open all over its body. It lay on the brink of death in a pool of dark green blood; Song Jian was utterly shaken. That blow, although mostly physical, had also carried a trace of spiritual attack, similar to his Eye of Mind skill. The beast had first locked onto Song Jian with its mind, then unleashed this earth-shaking blow; Physical damage could be negated, but that trace of spiritual damage still inflicted Song Jian with over a hundred and eighty points of damage; Kalu Tutus vitality points had now dwindled to less than a hundred. With its every bone broken, it couldnt understand how the desperate finishing move it had deployed, had rebounded onto itself, while the enemy had barely been damaged; Song Jian returned to his human form, his face turning pale. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood while his mind was in tumult, and his head throbbed with pain. The image of the gigantic beast claws earth-shaking blow was deeply imprinted in Song Jians mind, as imposing as a massive mountain range in his consciousness. This is horrifying! This is nothing but a level fifteen Elite Boss. Yet, it could summon such a terrifying strike! And it was just a single giant claw. If the ancient beast were summoned in its entirety, the entire city might have vanished. Song Jian revealed a horrified expression; How how could this be Kalu Tutu looked up at the sky. It could feel its strength swiftly draining away from its body. It knew it was about to die; Watching Song Jian gradually approaching it, a puzzled look appeared in Kalu Tutus eyes, Human, how did you manage to do this? Song Jian remained silent, lifting his longsword to thrust towards Kalu Tutus head; Human, dont kill me. Dont you want to know about the Shaman profession Thunk- The longsword pierced straight into its brain, draining Kalu Tutus last bit of vitality. Kalu Tutu died in confusion, a transparent flame surfaced on its body; A few items exploded out, one of them emitting bright silver light; A silver-quality item? Song Jians face lit up with a pleasantly surprised smile. He reached out to grab the silver-quality item; Pet Contract (Silver): Consumable, Usage Effect: Apply to a beast class no higher than a Lord, turning it into a pet. The lower the beasts HP, the higher the success rate of the contract. Once the contract is successful, the pets level resets to level one. Uses: o/i. Usage Requirement: 9 points of Charm. Can it be taken out of the game: No. A Pet Contract Scroll? Song Jian was taken aback, then a smile spread across his face. He had always been wondering whether or not to kill the Black Dragon Hatchling. The Dragon Clan passed down its powers through bloodline. As the hatchling leveled up, it would grow rapidly, learning vast inherited knowledge from its bloodline. If the hatchling ever surpassed Song Jian in power, it might very well turn against him; Even now, Song Jian could sense some estrangement from the hatchling. It no longer felt as close to him as before and had become somewhat wary; Great! With this scroll, I can truly own a dragon pet. When that happens hahaha! Song Jian burst out laughing, hurriedly storing the scroll away in his inventory. Aside from this silver-quality pet contract scroll, Kalu Tutu also dropped a blue quality totem pillar, and the rest were some materials like linen; Healing Totem Pillar (Blue) C Consumable, Use Effect: Restores Vitality Points of all teammates within a five-meter radius by (5+10*120 Spirit/second), duration of 15 minutes; Usage: 1/1; Defense: 50 points. This is an item best used for dungeon raiding or on the battlefield. It would be a waste to use it during regular times. Holding the palm-sized totem pillar, Song Jian pondered; After collecting all the items, Song Jian was a bit uneasy. Although he had killed a level 15 elite boss, it was severely injured and its mental strength was almost exhausted with only a stroke of power left. He picked up a good bargain and wondered if Duan Jian would acknowledge his successful completion of the task. Upon opening his task bar, as expected, the task was not shown as being completed, causing Song Jians heart to sink; Brother Song, what was that just now? Was that your skill? That beast claw was terrifying After seeing the boss getting killed, Lin Sheng quickly ran over. The beast claw was overwhelming and Lin Sheng was filled with fear; If I could perform that move, wouldnt I wipe out anyone in my path? That was the bosss final counterattack, the trump card Song Jian rolled his eyes as he spoke; Brother Song, you endured such a terrifying move, my admiration for you is like a mighty river Lin Sheng revealed a surprised expression as he looked at Song Jian in disbelief; Alright, alright, I have a task to hand in. You go and find your Thief Mentor. With a wave of his hand, Song Jian took a few steps away before he hesitated and turned back to say to Lin Sheng, Lin Sheng, 1 still think that man who guided the dungeon is not as simple as he seems. If in the future you really have the strength to enter a realistic difficulty dungeon, you must go and meet with him again. Lin Sheng thoughtfully nodded, saying: I understand, Brother Song. Seeing Lin Sheng take the advice to heart, Song Jian turned around and dashed towards the Tianfeng Building; These days, Song Jian has encountered many high-level NPCs. He can clearly feel their power and even distinguish some of their strengths from the aura they emitted; When he initially entered the dungeon, the guide only showed to be at level thirty but the terrifying aura that Song Jian sensed from him was not less than Dragon Hunter or Duan Jian; Upon returning to the Tianfeng Building, there were still five to six hours left until the task completion deadline. Reaching the rooftop, Duan Jian looked at Song Jian speechlessly: You really 1 dont know what to say about you, but you are indeed lucky An awkward smile surfaced on Song Jians face. If Kalu Tutu hadnt been severely injured, Song Jian would have had to reveal his full strength to fight with it. The result turned out to be that Kalu Tutu was seriously injured. Not only did it lose a leg, its spirit points were almost depleted, only able to exert a weak final blow; That final blow happened to be restrained by one of Song Jians skills. As a consequence, not only did it not eliminate Song Jian, it instead gave it a fall, leaving Song Jians prepared trump card unused; Now thinking about it, even if Kalu Tutu wasnt severely injured, with Song Jians current strength, even without using the Rocket Launcher and the Tusk Fang Stinger, after a hard fight, he could have slain it; Safety first, safety first, hehe- Song Jian grinned while rubbing his hands together; Alright, 111 consider this a pass for you this time. Duan Jian let out a sigh of resignation and muttered under his breath, Just like that fat man, clearly having the strength to slay the boss, but still insists on finding loopholes to benefit. Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Raising a Tiger Invites Trouble Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Raising a Tiger Invites Trouble Translator: 549690339 After gaining Duan Jians acknowledgment, the assessment task in Song Jians task bar finally showed completed. It seemed that whether the task was completed or not was ultimately up to Duan Jian. System: Youve completed the Sword Controller Duan Jians test. Your favorability with Sword Controller Duan Jian has greatly increased. Duan Jian is now sharing the information about the profession Sword Controller with you. Upon receiving the systems notification, Song Jians vision blurred, and next moment, he and Duan Jian were in the Explanation Space. The Sword Controller is a legendary profession with the ultimate goal of becoming a Sword Immortal, Duan Jian waved his hand and a man clad in black and holding a long sword appeared before Song Jian. Sword Immortal? Song Jians eyes lit up. He was always looking for a profession with the goal of becoming a Sword Immortal, and he already possessed two inherited skills of the Sword Immortal. Right, a Sword Controller who does not desire to become a Sword Immortal is not a qualified Sword Controller. Duan Jian nodded and pointed to the black-clad man in front of Song Jian, Take a good look at the power of this profession. If you can become a Sword Controller in the future, these are the skills that you will need to masterwatch closely! On the screen, the black-clad man holding the long sword started to demonstrate an array of powerful sword techniquesthe Wave Treading Art, Yangguan Triple Stacking, Mount Tai Eighteen Bends, Flying Swallow Nine Linked Rings Countless monsters swarmed towards the black-clad man whose long sword was continuously waving, flashing like a ball of silver light around his body. Any monster that touched this silver sword light shattered and could not get close at all. Swooosh Swooosh Swooosh- Over a hundred archers in the distance drew their bows and shot a rain of arrows at the black-clad man. The cover-the-sky arrow shower gave one no chance to dodge. In the real world, even someone of high strength would find it impossible to survive such an arrow storm! Arrow Breaking Style! The long sword in the black-clad mans hand suddenly changed. In an instant, he swung his sword to create countless shadows that deflected dozens of arrows flying towards him, causing them to change direction and shoot towards the surrounding area. Suddenly, a large number of monsters were pierced by the arrows. Boom Boom Boom- Fireballs, ice bullets, all kinds of magic attacks were shot at the black-clad man. Spell Breaking Style! In Song Jians surprised gaze, all the magic shot at the black-clad man was deflected by his sword, resulting in a series of loud explosions around the black-clad man. This is, this is too outrageous, how could Song Jian couldnt help but look over at Duan Jian. Although Song Jian knew that in the Explanation Space, many instructors would greatly amplify the power of their own profession to arouse trainees enthusiasm to the point where they couldnt wait to switch to that profession right away. But the most basic principle must still be adhered to: Exaggeration is acceptable but outright fabrication absolutely cannot be allowed. Imagine, for instance, if the black-clad man on the screen was able to deflect various types of magic with his swordthat must mean he really can do so. Hmph, the power of a Sword Controller is not something you can gauge now. Keep watching! Duan Jian snorted coldly, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly as he spoke nonchalantly. Later, the black-clad man on the screen seemed to transform into a God Slayer. Nohe became a Death God. With a several-meter-long sword light from his long sword, he swept across all the monsters around him, shedding blood and creating rivers of it. The most remarkable thing was that he was finally able to control the sword with qi, and he could manipulate the long sword, killing his enemies within a radius of about three meters around his body as if he were cutting melons and chopping vegetables. Phew- controlling the sword with qi is the most profound sword skill that a Sword Controller can master. Anything beyond it is in another realm! Duan Jian took a deep breath, waved his hand, and the space around them crumbled, and they returned to the rooftop. Controlling the sword with qi, huh? Song Jian mumbled to himself, glancing at the small silver metallic ball slowly rotating around Duan Jian. If you decide to become a Sword Controller, you can come to me, and 1 will give you a set of sword techniques as a gift for our first meeting, Duan Jian glanced at Song Jian and waved his hand, Alright, you can leave now. Remember, only with a brave heart and unyielding will, can you go farther and farther on the path of becoming a Sword Controller. System: You have found a combat profession instructor and learned about the profession Sword Controller. Main quest completed 8/10. Song Jian gave Duan Jian a bow, transformed into a cloud of black smoke, and flew back to his Manor Castle. With most of his main quest completed, Song Jians focus was no longer on finding combat profession instructors, but on choosing a profession. Among the eight professions he had come across, the Sword Controller had the most potential. Sword Immortal! Song Jians eyes were full of longing. The Sword Controller, like the Dragon Hunter, was a legendary profession. It had a naturally higher starting point than other professionsand whats morethe goal of the Sword Controller was to become a Sword Immortal. If the Sword Controllers goal is to become a Sword Immortal, then does that mean that the goal of all other professions that use the sword as a weapon is also to become a Sword Immortal? A thought suddenly occurred to Song Jian, Could it be that the ten unique professions are the common goals of all professionals? Think about it, among the thousands and thousands of professionals, only ten individuals could become the unique ones. Just thinking about it made him realize how difficult it was. However, Song Jian now had two inherited skills from the Sword Immortal profession. He was already one big step ahead of other players. Back at the Manor Castle, there were already seven or eight NPCs under the supervision of the steward, George, who were busy non-stopthe mill and livestock pen had been established. Next to them was a blacksmiths shop with a furnace burning brightly, and in front of it was a building under construction. Song Jian didnt pay too close of attention. He had given the construction of the manor over to steward George, basically putting the game on autopilot. As long as there were sufficient materials, construction of the necessary buildings in the manor would continue. The black dragon egg now stood over half a person tall. Its body was covered with a layer of fine black scales, and two protrusions on its head had risen significantly. It seemed that they would soon break open to form two dragon horns. Its leveled up to level five already? There was a look of surprise on Song Jians face. In only seventeen or eighteen hours, the black dragon had leveled up from level two to level five. As an elite boss, its leveling experience was much greater than that of ordinary monsters. The black dragon was hunting monsters. When it saw Song Jian return, it just turned its head and gave him a glance, then indifferently turned back, continued breathing fire, and turned the mutated zombies into ashes. If Song Jian could check the intimacy between him and the black dragon, he would find that the original friendly intimacy had rapidly declined to indifference. Looking at the black dragon with vitality points already exceeding one thousand, Song Jians brow furrowed. It cannot continue like this unchecked, otherwise itll be like raising a tiger for trouble Song Jian looked at the black dragon and couldnt help but feel a hint of murderous intent in his eyes. Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Sign It Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Sign It Translator: 549690339 Song Jian opened the manors property interface and began setting up combat equipment. Arrow towers and catapults were all loaded with ammunition. At the same time, he woke up the Bloody Ghoul Poison Tree from its deep sleep; Master, I have a As soon as the Bloody Ghoul Poison Tree woke up, it called out to Song Jian; Hold on, well discuss other matters later. Right now, I need you to do something. Later, you have to do this Song Jian interrupted what Alex was saying and directly gave his orders; The Bloody Ghoul Poison Tree had grown into a level-ten elite BOSS. Its Vitality Points exceeded two thousand; all Song Jian needed was for it to hold off the black dragon hatchling. He didnt want it to join the fight because there was a risk that it could accidentally kill the level-five black dragon hatchling; Alright, do you understand what to do? asked Song Jian; I understand, Master, but Alex seemed to be somewhat discontented and wanted to continue speaking; Good, as long its clear; well talk about the rest later. You better not mess it up later! After giving his approval, Song Jian headed towards the manor gate; Mas, Master okay! Alex sighed and the roots of the tree began to move slowly within the Spirit Field; Song Jian walked up to the black dragon hatchling and took out a piece of roast meat; The black dragon hatchling glanced at Song Jian and then at the roast meat, then with a contemptuous look in its eyes, it pounced on a mutant zombie and started tearing it apart. After a short while, it surprisingly killed the zombie effortlessly; Seeing the black dragon hatchling with blood all over its mouth and an aura of violence all over its body, Song Jian frowned; Little Black, come here! Song Jian called out in a low voice; Roar- The black dragon hatchling actually turned around and roared at Song Jian. The vertical pupils of its eyes flashed a hint of blood-red color; Song Jian knitted his eyebrows and his right hand slowly reached for the long sword by his waist; The black dragon hatchling seemed to understand something; its violent aura disappeared in an instant, making pleasing noises and trying to jump onto Song Jians shoulder; Get lost, get away! Youre so heavy now, how can 1 bear it? Song Jian playfully scolded it, using his right hand to push the black dragon hatchling away. He laughed heartily, walked towards the manor, and upon reaching the gate of the manor, he turned back and waved at the black dragon hatchling; The black dragon hatchling stared at Song Jians figure, opened its big mouth, showed its full row of sharp teeth, and let out a silent roar. It extended its front claws, which were flashing with a metallic cold light; By the time Song Jian turned his head to wave, the hatchling had once again assumed its adorable appearance, fluttering its wings and flying towards Song Jian; Song Jian slowly walked into the manor. The black dragon hatchling flew into the manor behind him; the manors gate started to close slowly. The arrow towers located at the four corners of the wall were gradually rotated, targeting the dragon hatchling; Underneath the ground, roots crawled like land dragons, rumbling slowly beneath the surface, following the movement of the black dragon hatchling. Even the fine dust on the ground began to vibrate slightly; When the black dragon hatchling was about to follow Song Jian into the castle, it finally sensed a threat. It stopped, flashed a look of confusion in its eyes, and started to look around; Whoosh- A sharp swishing sound suddenly rang out, and a sharp arrow over a meter long pierced through the left wing of the Black Dragon whelp and into its abdomen, causing over sixty points of critical damage, displayed above the dragons head. Whoooosh- In an instant, arrows from two arrow towers showered over the young Black Dragon, which thrashed and roared in response, flapping its wings in an attempt to stand once more. However, the barrage left it looking like a porcupine, its body bristling with arrows. Grr, grr, grr- The young Black Dragon wailed at Song Jian, blood seeping from its wounds. Despite its pleas, Song Jian only returned a chilly stare. Eventually, seeming to understand something, the dragon opened its blood-flecked jaws, revealing sharp teeth, and roared at Song Jian before struggling towards him. Whoosh- A tree root from the ground suddenly erupted and jabbed into the Black Dragon whelp, piercing its other wing. The dragon whelp that had managed to rise half a meter off the ground fell back into the dust. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Dozens of tree roots, snake-like, threw themselves at the dragon, turning it into something akin to a rice dumpling. Several small wooden thorns materialized on the tree roots, slowly digging into the spaces between the dragon whelps scales and began to drain its vitality. What no one expected, however, was that the tree roots that absorbed the dragons blood began to heat up almost instantly. In no time, they had turned red-hot before bursting into flame. As the roots wrapped around the young dragon turned to ash after sucking up the dragons blood, Song Jian frowned slightly, drew his long sword, and lunged at the dragon. His sword cleaved into its head, immediately resulting in over a hundred points of critical damage floating above the Dragon whelps head. By this point, the young Black Dragon had already lost over four hundred vitality points. It was stuck with more than a dozen arrows, with Alexs Poisonous Ghost Tree roots still incessantly shooting up from the ground, aiming for the young Black Dragon. Song Jian flipped his wrist and with a swift flick of his right hand, the long sword peeled open the dragon whelps neck, spraying fresh blood. The dragon whelp let out a painful cry, a hint of blood appearing in its golden eyes. Opening its mouth wide at Song Jian, a ball of searing fire began to take shape inside its mouth. Sploosh- In less than a second, a stream of fire five to six meters long shot out from the dragon whelps mouth. The heat filled the small courtyard, scaring the NPC workers into running into the sub-castle under the scolding of their butler, George. They peered fearfully out of a narrow window. Song Jian activated the innate skill of his long sword, enveloping his body in a milky-white glow. The intense fire licked at his protective field, causing several forty-point damages to pop up. Within seconds, the defensive capability of the shield had dropped to a third of its original state. Steadfast against the fire, Song Jian wielded his long sword and lunged at the Black Dragon whelp. The arrow tower continued to attack, and Alexs tree roots seemed endless. Even as some were destroyed, more would sprout and rush at the Black Dragon whelp. The Black Dragon whelp felt like it had fallen into a swamp, surrounded by enemies on all sides, its vitality points rapidly declining until it fell below half. Grrrr- With an angry cry, the Black Dragon whelp took a hard turn towards the wall. Its ragged wings continued their frantic beating, gripping the cracks in the wall with its claws. Spewing Dragon Flame from its mouth, the dragon burned away the roots entangling it and managed to scramble onto the wall. Song Jian looked up at the whelp on the wall, grinning faintly. He pulled out a scroll glowing with a silver light from his pack, and in a solemn voice, addressed the young Black Dragon, If you sign this Pet Contract, you will be allowed to live. Otherwise, you face certain death. Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Forced Signing Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Forced Signing Translator: 549690339 The Black Dragon cub stood on the wall, gasping for breath. Its two wings were already injured; being able to leap onto the two-meter-high wall meant it had already exploded its final potential, expending a great amount of energy. Hearing Song Jians words, the Black Dragon cub bared its sharp fangs at him, letting out a low roar. A trace of brutal murderous intent appeared in its golden vertical pupils. Although it wanted to kill the man before it, the Black Dragon cub knew how powerful the enemy was and that it was now injured. If it didnt run, it might die here. As its level increased, the Black Dragon cubs bloodline inheritance gradually awakened. It was precisely because it recognized Song Jians strength that it had been eager to raise its level. As long as it could reach level 10, it would be confident in escaping from here. If it could reach level 15, it would even have the confidence to kill Song Jian. With a leap backward, the Black Dragon cub jumped off the wall, fluttered its broken wings, and fled into the distance. Do you think you can escape? The Arrow Tower was still locked onto the Black Dragon cub, continuously shooting crossbow bolts at it. The three Catapults also made a creaking noise, with stones already prepared and aimed at the Black Dragon cub, adjusting their angles automatically. The roots of the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree, Alex, spread underground towards the manors exterior, breaking through the earth near the Black Dragon cub and stabbing its body like a spear. This was probably the only chance for the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree to devour the blood of a Giant Dragon. Even if it destroyed all its roots, it wouldnt miss this opportunity. Song Jian followed the Black Dragon cub at an unhurried pace. He couldnt afford to let down his guard for even a moment against a dragon, even if it was just a cub, for fear of capsizing in the gutter. Woooo- A deep whistling sound echoed through the air as three stones fell from the sky, blocking the Black Dragon cubs escape route. Several tree roots ruthlessly pierced the Black Dragon cubs abdomen, causing several blossoms of blood to burst forth, and the cub let out a painful roar. Boom, boom, boom- The three stones hit the Black Dragon cubs body, causing its vitality points to drop drastically. Song Jian was startled and quickly stopped the Catapults from attacking. If they continued attacking, they might just kill the Black Dragon cub directly. The Arrow Tower also stopped attacking, and now only the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree Alex was fighting against the Black Dragon cub. Root after root began to suck blood from the Black Dragon cub continuously. Wisps of smoke rose from the roots as the water inside evaporated, causing them to burn and turn to ash. However, Alex persisted stubbornly. One root after another wrapped around the Black Dragon cub, constantly sucking its blood, even though the blood was like molten lava to Alex. With too much vitality lost, the Black Dragon cubs health had already dropped to below a third. It fluttered its wings and struggled in vain, unable to break free from the shackles of the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree. Alex, be careful. Dont kill it, Song Jian warned anxiously. Master, Master, uh-, I will control The Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree seemed to have expended a lot of energy and appeared somewhat breathless. The Black Dragon cub was in a very sorry state at this point. Both its wings were pierced through by several tree roots that had burrowed into the ground, locking the wings in place. Its limbs were tightly wrapped by tree roots, while five or six roots continuously stabbed into its body, sucking its blood before burning and turning to ash. More roots would then continue to pierce the cubs body. The endless onslaught of roots left its body covered in wounds, making the Black Dragon cub feel desperate. Sign it, and you can live! Song Jian stood three or four meters away from the Black Dragon cub, holding the Pet Contract, and spoke to it. The Black Dragon cub seemed to ignore him, as if it had given up on struggling. Its wings would occasionally twitch, but its entire body lay on the ground, allowing the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree to suck its blood at will. The Vitality Points slowly decreased, and soon the Black Dragon cubs Vitality Points were reduced to just one-tenth. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, as this Pet Contract could only be used once; if the Black Dragon cub refused to submit, forcefully signing the contract could easily fail. Do I really have to kill it? Even if its part of the Dragon Clan, its just a Level 5 elite BOSS now. What kind of good loot could it drop? Compared to a giant dragon pet, the items it drops now are worthless. Looking at the still-defiant Black Dragon cub, Song Jian couldnt help but frown and become agitated. At this moment, severeral tree roots that had pierced the abdomen of the Black Dragon cub began to emit faint white smoke on the surface but did not catch fire. In the manor courtyard, the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree Alex suddenly roared. Sweet, crisp, and the flame of burning fire, this isthe blood of a giant dragon, roar! After the destruction of hundreds of tree roots, the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree finally adapted to the fiery poison in the blood of the Black Dragon. Of course, this was largely because the Black Dragon cub was too small; otherwise, daring to directly suck the blood of a giant dragon would result in the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree becoming a huge torch. -1 -1 -1 A series of -1 numbers began to float above the head of the Black Dragon cub, appearing so frequently that Song Jian thought Alex wanted to kill the Black Dragon cub. However, after losing just over thirty Vitality Points, Alex stopped absorbing and left the Black Dragon cub with just over fifty Vitality Points remaining. Become my pet, or die! Song Jian said coldly. The Black Dragon cub still struggled fiercely, trying to break free from the bondage of the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree, opening its mouth wide and roaring angrily at Song Jian. It seems like 1 have no choice but to kill you! Song Jian felt the unyielding spirit of the Black Dragon cub and disappointment appeared on his face. Although he wanted the Black Dragon cub to be his pet, Song Jian dared not continue to keep it without the game systems certification; otherwise, it would be like raising a tiger to invite trouble. As soon as the Black Dragon cub grew up, it would definitely backlash against him. Song Jian raised his sword and slashed heavily at the Black Dragon cub, finally reducing its Vitality Points to less than ten. Become my pet, or die! Song Jian still couldnt help but show the silvery Pet Contract Scroll in his hand to the Black Dragon cub. Roar- Understood! Song Jian raised his sword, preparing to end the life of the Black Dragon cub. Master, why not just try using the scroll directly? Steward George suddenly appeared at the entrance of the manor, shouting at Song Jian. Use it directly? If it fails, the scroll will be gone as well Song Jian hesitated. Its life value is already very low now. At this time, forcefully signing the contract will also have a high success rate George explained. Song Jian pondered for a moment and finally gritted his teeth, tearing the scroll in his hand and throwing it at the Black Dragon cub. Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Chapter 205 Occupation Chapter 205: Chapter 205 Occupation Translator: 549690339 A silvery light flickered, and the Pet Contract Scroll transformed into a large net, descending upon the Black Dragon Cub; The moment it was trapped by the Contract Scroll, a hint of confusion passed across the eyes of the Black Dragon cub. Its ferocious aura rapidly weakened, and it was as if it had become a quail, crouched on the ground; System: You have successfully captured a Black Dragon cub as your pet; System: Congratulations! Youre the first player in the game to acquire a pet. After you complete the main quest and exit the game, the game will undergo its first maintenance. After the maintenance, you will receive a reward; System: You have obtained a Pet Space; you may place your pets in the Pet Space and summon them at any time. It takes five seconds to summon your pet. When your pet dies, it will automatically be revived within the Pet Space; Huh, 1 actually caught it? Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. He had decided to kill this Level Five Elite Boss, the Biack Dragon cub. He never expected such a vicious creature to submit in the end; Their words say no, but their bodies are honest, huh! Song Jian rubbed his chin, looking at the battered Black Dragon cub, deep in thought; Damn it, I have to treat its wounds now, and its vitality points are less than ten. Dont let it die Suddenly, it seemed as if something dawned on Song Jian, he quickly ordered his Blood Soul Poison Tree to release the Black Dragon cub; Surgical healing! A white light enveloped the Black Dragon cub. Its initially broken and damaged wings rapidly healed, and its status of bleeding also vanished instantly. The Black Dragon cub let out a weak cry towards Song Jian, struggling to stand up; Song Jian promptly offered a piece of grilled meat that had the property of vitality restoration to the cub. Seeing it tearing at the meat bit by bit and its vitality points gradually increasing allowed him to finally breathe a sigh of relief; Just then, two consecutive system alerts brought a smile of surprise to Song Jians face; System: Since youve captured the first pet, the game has opened the rare profession Beast Tamer for you. You dont need to complete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession; System: Since you have a Giant Dragon as a pet, the game has opened the epic profession Dragon Knight for you. You dont need to complete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession; This is really like receiving a gift from heaven while sitting at home! Haha, Beast Tamer, Dragon Knight, these sound really cool! Song Jian burst into laughter; A rare profession and an epic profession, neither requiring any assessment tasks. This time, capturing the Black Dragon cub as a pet was truly a huge win for Song Jian; Especially the Dragon Knight profession, which is the first epic profession Song Jian encountered. If not for the chance to become a Sword Immortal as a Sword Controller, Song Jian would undoubtedly pick this epic profession without any hesitation; Other than the unique profession, it is one of the most powerful ones; To be a Dragon Knight, one must have a Giant Dragon as a prerequisite Looking at the obedient Black Dragon cub standing by his side, Song Jian thought to himself; Next, Song Jian followed the procedure, entered the Explanation Space for the two different professions, and quickly learned their characteristics; The Beast Tamer profession is mainly centered around capturing pets. It s a bit weak in the early stages, but once a vast pet squad is assembled in the later stages, its simply overwhelming. Even leveling a city is not out of reach; However, this profession doesnt amplify the strength of the Beast Tamer himself considerably. Almost all the skills are auxiliary. Once there are no pets, the might of this profession plunges; As for the Dragon Knight, this epic profession matched Song Jians prediction. It requires a Giant Dragon as a pet initially, only when one owns a Giant Dragon can they touch the threshold of this profession; The Dragon Knight profession is so powerful its almost dreamy. Super high defense, clad in heavy helmets and armor, even the vitality levels are so high its depressing. High-level Dragon Knights even possess the skill Life Link with their pets: as long as the pet is alive, the Dragon Knight wont die; Apart from having high defense and vitality, the attack of the Dragon Knight is also extremely formidable. Besides the handheld heavy swords, the most distinctive weapon is the profession-enhanced weapon the Dragon Lance a weapon that only Dragon Knights can equip. Its part of epic professions unique equipment; This huge weapon more than three meters long can kill almost any creature in seconds with the aid of a Giant Dragons speed; its terrifying; However, theres a minor issue for Song Jian if he chooses this profession. Almost all the Dragon Knights skills are required to be executed with the help of a Giant Dragon. Considering the young age of his Black Dragon cub, to bring out the true power of a Dragon Knight, Song Jian will have to nurture the Black Dragon cub into an adult dragon, meaning to raise its level to sixty first This is a bit awkward. Im afraid that before I could grow you up, Id be the one to die first! Song Jian rubbed his nose and mumbled, touching the head of the Black Dragon cub; After becoming a pet, the experience points gained from slaying monsterswill be split evenly between him and the pet. Of course, this can be adjusted from a minimum of 10% to a maximum of 50%; The wounds on the Black Dragon cub began to heal at a rapidly visible speed. After becoming a pet, the Black Dragon cub lost its vicious temperament, most importantly, it lost the eligibility to inherit its lineage. Its growth curve will now change to another system; System: You have learned about ten combat professions. Please choose one of them as your main profession. You may also choose other professions as your main profession, but you must have a combat profession certification! I want to choose the Sword Immortal as my combat profession! Song Jian tried probing; System: Please show the certification for the Swordsman Immortal profession! Helpless, Song Jian could only shake his head and say, I choose the Sword Controller as my combat profession! A golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Song Jian. At the same time, a surging force flowed from above his head into his body. System: Youve chosen the Sword Controller as your combat profession, you are now a Sword Controller! System: Youve obtained profession bonuses for your combat profession Sword Controller. Your strength attribute has increased by 5 points, agility attribute by 3 points, physique attribute by 3 points, and spirit attribute by 3 points; System: From now on, you can only use sword-type weapons as your combat weapons. If you use other weapons, the power will decrease by 80%; Holy smoke, isnt that a scam? Song Jians eyes landed on the last system prompt, and he felt like crying without tears. It looks like his secret weapon, the Cobra-2X Rocket Launcher, will be of no use from now on; Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Silver Moon Commercial Group Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Silver Moon Commercial Group Translator: 549690339 The [Cobra C 2X] Rocket Launcher is a level 10 blue weapon with decent damage. Not only does it automatically replenish ammunition, but it also has a premium attribute of +1 ammo capacity. Song Jian calculated that he should be able to use this weapon until at least level 20. But now after becoming a Sword Controller, he could only use sword-type weapons. The power of all other weapon types would decrease by 80%, making the Rocket Launcher instantly become useless. Thank god I already gave away that dagger, otherwise, the feeling of heartache would be doubled! Song Jian couldnt help but think. Only now did he understand the significance of the assessment task given to him by Duan Jian: to use a sword-type weapon and kill a level 15 elite BOSS by himself. Looks like from now on I can only rely on my good old sword! Song Jian muttered to himself. Initially, he gave the Tusk Fang Stinger to Lin Sheng not only to complete the task but also because the Tusk Fang Stinger was only a level 5 weapon with slightly insufficient damage. If it werent for its Poison Nova skill, Song Jian would have probably sold it off long ago. But the Rocket Launcher was different, it was a level 10 item; Forget it, selling it can still earn me a lot, Song Jian consoled himself. System: Youve completed the main storyline task. You may choose to leave the game now, or you may choose to leave in three hours. After three hours, you will be forcefully logged out of the game. Upon completing the main storyline task, Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. Fled spent over twenty days in-game on this excursion. Living cautiously each day in this monster-filled city was mentally exhausting, and he now keenly needed to return to the real world and relax. First, he placed the two jewels into the golden bag slot, then he headed towards his manor with the Black Dragon cub in tow. Upon entering the manor, the Black Dragon cub let out an angry roar towards the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree Alex. If Song Jian hadnt controlled it, he feared that another fight would break out between the cub and Alex; It seemed that the Black Dragon cub still retained its memories of the previous battle and was filled with hatred towards the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree. The Bloody Shadow Poison Tree, which had absorbed the blood of the Black Dragon, now had vivid red markings emerging on its trunk surface, stretching out to all its branches like blood vessels. Master evolution. sleep Tree Shepherd Alex seemed drowsy at the moment, his speech sluggish and choppy before it went completely silent. Alright, Lil Black, were all friends here, dont pick on Alex anymore! Song Jian said, patting the Black Dragon cubs head. Roar- The Black Dragon cub made an unwilling noise but obediently followed Song Jian. Even though he had a Pet Space, Song Jian still didnt want to place the Black Dragon cub inside it. Just because it had lost its bloodline inheritance didnt mean it would become increasingly stupid. On the contrary, with level ups, the Black Dragon cub would acquire wisdom and cunning to rival that of humans. Back on the third floor of the castle, Song Jian opened his radio. Since he couldnt use the Rocket Launcher, it was natural to sell it as soon as possible. Instead of selling it to other players, it would be more profitable to sell it to NPCs. Crackle Crackle After a burst of static, Song Jian heard a recruitment message that was being looped and broadcasted; This is the Silver Moon Merchant Guild, we are looking for ten professionals, level 10 or above. Outstanding and rare professionals will be given priority. Good treatment assured, please send your CV to the mailbox address **** The message continued to loop for ten minutes before it ended. Just when it ended, a slew of raucous cursing immediately filled the radio. Fuck, the Silver Moon Merchant Guild sure is full of itself, even occupying the radio channel to loop their advertisement, freaking hell How good it must be to have money, 1 wish I had enough money to dominate a frequency like the Silver Moon Merchant Guild What exactly is the treatment? Why dont they declare it directly on the frequency Money can make people capricious, those without just have to accept their fate. Young people should not complain about their situation, strive more while youre young. The next successful person might be you. Yeah, right, keep going, if you dont try your best, how would you know What is despair! Can you please not monopolize the public channel with such harmful advice, fuck you After listening for a while, Song Jian realized this radio was pretty effective. It automatically censored swear words. Ahem, 1 have a weapon for sale, [Cobra-2X] Rocket Launcher, blue-quality. Song Jian interrupted. He described the properties of the Rocket Launcher: Act fast, those interested can send me a private message for the price. I wont reply to messages without a price or those offering too low! After Song Jian finished describing the properties of the Rocket Launcher, the radio eerily became silent except for a faint hum of electricity. There were no other sounds. Just when Song Jian thought something was wrong with the radio, a timid voice piped up. Boss, are you really selling this weapon? Youre not joking with us right? That voice caused an uproar in the radio, sounding like a pot boiling over, with hushed voices jumping in one after another; A gods favored one! This boss must be a gods favored one, right? Only a gods favored one would have such financial clout to sell such a weapon! My god, this level 10 weapon is going to be against the heavens. If 1 had it, 1 could use it until level 15 I can use it till level 20 I could use it till level 30 I could use it for my fucking lifetime 5,000 Doomsday Coins, we from the Silver Moon Merchant Guild will purchase it. Were also curious if this Gods chosen one would be interested in joining our Silver Moon Merchant Guild. The hiring price is negotiable and definitely the highest in the industry. Were even willing to lower the usual requirements. If youre not already a professional, we can offer you three scarce profession scroll for free Song jian was taken aback. A simple level 10 blue-quality weapon could be sold for 5,000 doomsday coins? When he had originally sold two set armor pieces, he only got 4,000 Doomsday coins After waiting for a bit, no one offered a higher price. After the Silver Moon Merchant Guild made their bid, the radio fell silent, as if everyone was intimidated by the Silver Moon Merchant Guild, and they dare not raise the price. Could it be, the Silver Moon Merchant Guilds influence is really that big? Song Jian frowned. He needed to be careful when selling items over the radio in the future. Alright then, Silver Moon Merchant Guild, this weapon is sold to you. As for your hiring offer, lets forget about it. Besides, Im already a professional and currently have no intentions of joining any organization! Song Jian politely refused. Alright, you can mail the weapon to ***** Looking forward to our next deal! Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Broken Wing Dance Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Broken Wing Dance Translator: 549690339 After selling a level 10 blue quality weapon for five thousand Doomsday Coins, Song Jian was more than satisfied, although he couldnt help feeling a little reluctant to part with it. Oh well, out with the old and in with the new. Ill have even better weapons in the future. Song Jian comforted himself and recalled what the Sword Master Mentor had once said: If he chose this profession, he would receive a free sword technique, so he might as well use this time to learn it. Immediately, Song Jian sent his black dragon whelp to the Pet Space, as he didnt have much time left, and having the whelp follow him would slow him down. Morphing into Dark Cloud, Song Jian flew high into the sky, heading for the area where level 15 monsters were located. In reality, Song Jians flight speed while in the Dark Cloud form wasnt fast, and was equivalent to riding a bicycle. The advantage was that he could fly at a high altitude, making it the safest method to travel, as long as he didnt encounter any flying bosses. After spending more than half an hour, Song Jian arrived at Tianfeng Building, where Duan Jian was still standing on the rooftop, gazing into the distance with his hands behind his back. Seeing him, Song Jian couldnt help but want to tease him: Yo, what are you looking at all day long, are you waiting for your wife? Mentor! Song Jian flew to the rooftop, cancelled the Dark Cloud state, landed in front of Duan Jian, and bowed in salute. Well done! It looks like youve made the right choice! Duan Jian glanced at Song Jian, his face revealing a satisfied smile. Mentor, didnt you say I could learn a sword technique for free from you? Song Jian asked somewhat shyly. Yes, as your guide, you can learn a basic Sword Controller technique from me, Duan Jian nodded and said, But what you can learn depends on your luck! It relies on luck? Song Jian frowned but understood immediately. Duan Jian raised his hand, and more than a dozen cards with a faint golden light floated in front of him. Choose one at random, Duan Jian said casually. A gold-quality skill? Impossible, wasnt it mentioned that its a basic sword technique? Song Jian couldnt help but feel surprised, looking closely at the cards. The cards were all facing Song Jian with their backs, adorned with intricate patterns that resembled magic arrays. The patterns were all identical, making it hard to tell the differences with the naked eye. Song Jian closed his eyes, trying to discern the difference using his Mental Strength. As a Sword Controller, his mental attribute had been raised to 9 points, making his sixth sense much more intuitive, and he could even anticipate some impending dangers. He wanted to see if he could distinguish the value of these cards by using his Mental Strength. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing. The cards surface seemed to be covered in a faint layer of Mental Strength, blocking any sensing attempts. With his currently limited use of Mental Strength, he couldnt even touch the cards themselves, let alone tell any difference between them. A moment later, Song Jian shook his head, unable to discern any differences. He glanced at the smiling Duan Jian and casually chose a card from the middle. After choosing the card, the faint golden light on it slowly faded, leaving a card with a white glow. Skill: Broken Wing Dance (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: Activating this skill allows you to charge forward, initiating a surprise attack and can be activated twice more. First and Second Strikes: Slashes forward, dealing 50 + 0.5 * physical damage to all enemies touched. Third Strike: Leap into the air, then smash the ground, causing 60 + 0.6 * physical damage, and sending surrounding enemies flying away. Learning requirements: Sword Controller. This skill is quite good! It has strong attacks, includes a shifting ability, and even has control effects! Nice, nice! Song Jian was elated, immediately using the card to learn the Broken Wing Dance sword technique. However, he also became interested in the other cards, eyeing them curiously. Duan Jian smiled faintly, waved his hand, and turned over the remaining cards, which caused Song Jians face to change, his eyes widening in surprise. Damn, Six Vein Divine Swords (Incomplete) C Little Merchant Sword, Dugus Nine Swords (Incomplete) C Palm Breaking Strike, Tai Chi Sword Skill, Quanzhen Sword Technique, Jade Maiden Sword Skill, Three-part Swordsmanship Song Jians eyes bulged as he looked at the legendary sword techniques. He initially thought that Broken Wing Dance was already a remarkable technique; little did he know that among these sword techniques, it would rank at best as average. Dugus Nine Swords, Six Vein Divine Swords, Tai Chi Sword, and even Evil Warding Sword Skill Song Jian was speechless. There were so many legendary sword techniques that it was overwhelming. Alright, practice well. When you reach level 15, go to the Television Tower to find me, and Ill teach you a body refining technique! Duan Jian said, waving his hand, and all the cards disappeared. The Sword Orb around him transformed into a giant longsword, which Duan Jian jumped onto, and used the Sword Flight Art. Within a short while, he disappeared into the sky, becoming a small black dot. Sword Sword Flight Art? Is this also a skill that Sword Controllers can master? Song Jian asked in surprise. Just then, hurried footsteps sounded from behind Song Jian. Turning around, he saw three or four players rushing to the rooftop. Seeing Song Jian standing on the rooftop, the players displayed a surprised expression. Sword Controller, are you the Sword Controller Mentor? asked a player wearing leather armor, shouting towards Song Jian. Since becoming a Sword Controller, Song Jian hadnt had the chance to hide his profession, so now his level and profession were exposed above his head. It shouldnt be, right? 1 heard that the Sword Controller has a level of seventy or eighty, this one is only level 10 Maybe hes a disciple of that Sword Controller, possibly our senior brother in the future Right, right! We have to be polite! Do you fellows need my master for anything? Song Jian asked with a smile. Master? It seems we guessed correctly. Hes indeed that Combat Mentors disciple Ahem, we also want to become Sword Controllers, is that possible? These players quickly asked. Of course, but it depends on how sincere you guys are Song Jians face was full of smiles as he stretched out his index finger, rubbing it against his thumb. Damn, is he asking for a bribe? Are the NPCs in this game so intelligent? Its so human-like Just give it, maybe itll make our assessment tasks easier These players hurriedly took out a handful of Doomsday Coins from their inventory, some gave thirty, others fifty, and the highest one gave a hundred Doomsday Coins. Looking at the Doomsday Coins in their hands, Song Jian sighed disappointedly and said, Your hearts are not sincere enough- Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Auction House Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Auction House Translator: 549690339 Several players looked at each other suspiciously, starting to doubt Song Jians identity; Im telling you, this guy looks like a player to me, someone muttered; Yeah, are NPCs really this smart? He even complains that were not giving him enough money! The man in leather armor looked up and down at Song Jian with suspicion; I think hes a fraud! Right, he looks like a player, and hes only level 10 The man in leather armor walked up, his face sour, and said to Song Jian, Hey, brother, stop joking with us, will you? Where did the Sword Controller class teacher go? Ha ha! Song Jian laughed and said, Im sorry, everyone, but Ive become a Sword Controller, and the combat class teacher has left. This is a legendary class, limited in number! Hearing Song Jians words, everyones faces darkened. In fact, they had a bad feeling in their hearts when they saw through Song Jians player identity, and they didnt expect it to become a reality; Wasnt the Sword Controller class test supposed to be difficult? How did someone complete it so quickly Yeah, I had to travel a long way to get here, and this place is a level 15 monster area. 1 was almost surrounded by monsters just now! Sigh, lets go, and try our luck somewhere else! A few players glanced at Song Jian, looking annoyed, and turned to leave the rooftop; Hey, man, youre good, a legendary class! A player turned back, gave Song Jian a thumbs-up, and said; Song Jian smiled slightly and watched them leave; System: You have 30 seconds left until you exit the game. Please be prepared! Soon, a flash of white light appeared, and Song Jians figure disappeared from the rooftop of the Tianfeng Building; The real world Song Jian opened his eyes to discover that the sun was already high in the sky. The window let in a cacophony of noise from the city: honking, hawking, the sounds of street vendors frying dough sticks, various noises amalgamating into a rich atmosphere of life; Phew, I only got an S-class rating for my last main quest. It seems that in the future, I cant give up quests so casually! Song Jian thought to himself. Pushing open the window and taking a deep breath, Song Jian showed a happy expression: Returning to the real world is much more comfortable. The game was just too oppressive. Ding dong- At this moment, Song Jians phone rang. Picking it up, he saw it was a delivery notification; Rushing downstairs to retrieve a cardboard box, Song Jian opened it up and couldnt help but smile with bitterness; It was a dagger he had bought online two days ago for over a thousand yuan. It hadnt been sharpened yet, and he had intended to practice dagger fighting techniques with it at home, but now it seemed a bit redundant; Looks like Ill have to buy a longsword now, huh- Song Jian sighed helplessly and set the dagger aside; After washing up, Song Jian went out for breakfast and made his way to Coastal Citys largest auction house. His pocket now contained two pieces of jewelry, and he planned to auction one off so that he wouldnt have to worry about money in the future, allowing him to focus on his practice. Jiade Auction House was the largest auction house in Coastal City. It was not only famous domestically but also held a place in the international market. Upon arriving at the auction house and stating his intention, Song Jian was led to a private room. The room was not very big, only about thirty or forty square meters, but the interior was luxuriously decorated. Song Jian sat on the sofa and waited for a moment. Soon, a man entered the room and was momentarily taken aback by Song Jian before his eyes flashed with disappointment; Zhou Li had been working at Jiade Auction House for almost five years, but he had always been the lowest-ranking appraiser, earning a few thousand yuan a month. His usual tasks involved appraising relatively cheap items, making him an invisible person in the auction house hierarchy; Seeing Song Jians shabby clothing, Zhou Li quickly deduced that the man in front of him was not in good financial shape. Usually, people like this would bring in items of low value for auction, often fakes; Hello, sir. Can you show me the item youd like our company to auction? Zhou Li asked with a smile; Despite his internal judgment, Zhou Lis professional courtesy showed through his polite manner and actions; Song Jian smiled faintly and took out the Jewel: Flame from his pants pocket, placing it casually on the velvet-covered table; Upon seeing Song Jian retrieve the item from his pocket, Zhou Lis heart sank. What kind of valuable item would be casually stored in a pants pocket? He probably doesnt even think his item is worth much. Zhou Li couldnt help but grumble to himself internally; When he saw the Jewel: Flame, the first thought that came to Zhou Lis mind was, What a huge piece of red glass this is! Zhou Li didnt even bother to take out his magnifying glass and said after an indifferent glance, Sir, in my opinion, this item is At that moment, a ray of sunshine from the window illuminated the Jewel: Flame on the table, and the brilliant red gem suddenly seemed to be engulfed in a flame. It shimmered in the air as if it were actually burning; Zhou Lis eyes widened, and his face was full of disbelief: How is this possible? Only a top-quality gemstone could have such a phenomenon! My God, this is a top-quality gem! Taking a deep breath, Zhou Li calmed himself down, walked slowly to the table, and took out his magnifying glass to examine the gem closely. In no time, his eyes were filled with intoxication; Its perfect, an absolute work of art. No, this can only be a treasure crafted by gods themselves, priceless! Zhou Li murmured as he continued to examine the gem; Um, can 1 ask how much this is worth? Song Jian asked from the side; Money? Zhou Li straightened up and put away his magnifying glass, his face serious: Measuring such a masterpiece with money would only tarnish it. Sir, I apologize for my rudeness just now. Id like to reintroduce myself. My name is Zhou Li, an appraiser of Jiade Auction House. Your jewel is priceless, and Im afraid I cannot represent Jiade Auction House to discuss the auction of this jewel with you. Please wait, Ill go and ask our general manager to come over and speak with you personally. Please wait a moment! Zhou Li bowed respectfully to Song Jian. Before Song Jian could respond, Zhou Li turned and left the room. Upon exiting, Zhou Li briefly stood outside the door and took out a set of keys from his pocket, locking Song Jians room from the outside; Calling over a service staff member, Zhou Li whispered, Stay here and watch this door. Dont let the person inside leave. Hes an important customer, and Im going to look for the general manager now. If I come back with the general manager and the guest is missing, you know the consequences! Y-yes, sir, Ill stay right here The 19-year-old teenager stuttered; Zhou Li stared at him for a while before rushing upstairs; Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Counterfeit Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Counterfeit Translator: 549690339 Song Jian sat in his chair, savoring his tea, clearly hearing the commotion outside. As for Zhou Lis secret shenanigans, Song Jian merely smiled. If Song Jian wanted to leave, not even an iron alloy security door could withstand a kick from him, let alone a wooden one. Despite returning to the real world and losing the additional attributes provided by the Ring of Strength and the Guardians Sword, his strength stat still reached an impressive level of thirteen. In reality, he could be considered something of a mini-superman; Meanwhile, Zhou Li was anxious. He never imagined that he would be the first to discover such a treasure. This could be an unexpected stroke of luck for him. If he managed to secure this deal, could his status at the Jiade Auction House experience a transformation as profound as an earth-shattering upheaval? This thought made Zhou Li laugh out loud; He was about to knock on the door of the General Managers office when the door swung open. A glowing man walked out of the office. Upon seeing Zhou Li, this man looked at him with contempt and said, Zhou Li, cant you just stay put instead of running around? You think a low-ranking employee like you can stroll into the General Managers office whenever you want? Do you want your bonus this month! Zhou Li looked up and saw Ding Yi, his superior; Manager Ding, a guest has brought a rare treasure to our auction house. Its out of my hands, and 1 believe the General Manager should take a look! Zhou Li took a deep breath and spoke; Zhou Li knew he had some disagreements with Ding Yi, who often made things difficult for him. He had been working at Jiade for five years and was still a low-ranking employee. Ding Yi was largely responsible for that; Pshaw, a rare treasure, how rare can it be? Ding Yi sneered. According to procedure, you should report to me first, and then I will decide whether to escalate it. Youre going directly to the General Manager, thats against regulation. Dont you understand? Youve been an old employee of the company. If you do not understand even this simple rule, it seems you dont intend to work at Jiade anymore! Zhou Lis face flushed. Ding Yi was correct; protocol indeed decreed that he could only report to his direct superior. He didnt have the authority to access the General Manager directly. However, Zhou Li knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance to change his fate. He had on countless previous occasions followed protocol and reported to Ding Yi. But each time, Ding Yi erased his contribution after escalating the matter. The past could be water under the bridge, but today it was different. The item the guest had brought was far too valuable; Jiade had not auctioned anything of its kind before. If Jiade managed to secure the right to auction this object, its reputation among peers and prestige in society would rise enormously. I cant back down this time. This is an opportunity for Jiade and a chance for me! Zhou Li had already made up his mind. Im sorry, Manager Ding, but I feel this matter has gone beyond your authority. Only the General Manager has the right to make this decision. Please step aside! Zhou Li spoke with a firm tone; Ding Yi was taken aback, his face immediately filled with anger; So its like that, Zhou Li. You dare to talk to me like this, do you want to quit! If you want to quit, you should tell me earlier. I will approve your resignation immediately! Ding Yi said, out of temper; Im sorry, Manager Ding, but time is pressing. I need to see the General Manager right away! Zhou Li pushed Ding Yi aside and knocked on the General Managers office door; Seeing Zhou Li enter the General Managers office, Ding Yi rolled his eyes and walked downstairs; Humph, Id really like to see, just what kind of customer Zhou Li is dealing with! Ding Yi muttered to himself; Generally, those who came to Jiade to handle auction matters would be led to the reception room. There were many private rooms there to ensure maximum privacy for the clients; Ding Yi began to roam around the reception room. He saw a nineteen-year-old standing at the door of one of the private rooms. Ding Yis eyes lit up, and he solemnly questioned him, What are you standing here for instead of working? The youth, recognizing Ding Yi, became somewhat nervous and explained quickly, Appraiser Zhou asked me to stand here and not let the guest in the room leave Alright, alright, get back to your post. Be careful, or your salary will be deducted! Ding Yi impatiently waved his hand and said; Yes, yes, Manager Ding! The youth hurriedly left in a fluster; Ding Yi narrowed his eyes and watched the young man run off. He pushed open the door to find that it was locked from the outside. He curled his lips, his curiosity about the person inside grew; Just who is it, and what treasure did they bring, that Zhou Li would treat them like this and even have the audacity to defy me? Ding Yi muttered, took out a key to unlock the door, and walked in; Sir, you As Ding Yi opened the door, a professional smile appeared on his face. But when he saw Song Jians attire, he glanced at the jewel on the table, and he couldnt help but feel a jolt in his heart; This fellow came here to scam Jiade out of money with a piece of red glass? This thought suddenly popped into Ding Yis mind; As a well-renowned auction house, those who manage to hold a managerial position in Jiade ought to be discerning. Ding Yi was recognized by Jiade for his sharp eye, capable of spotting even the smallest flaw; Lamedly dressed, Song Jian was given a quick once-over by Ding Yi, who immediately assumed that someone like Song Jian would not bring anything of great value. This mindset wasnt Ding Yis fault but was formed through experience dealing with hundreds of similar situations in the auction house. Without such keen observation skills, one cannot be a manager in the appraisal department. Moreover, the jewel that Song Jian presented was intricately carved. Both the material and craftsmanship were top-notch. However, anyone seeing the jewel for the first time would be attracted by the massive ruby. It was a natural top-grade ruby, completely unblemished and as translucent as glass. It felt unbelievable; A fake made of glass! Once this thought popped into Ding Yis head, he had no inclination to examine the other details of the jewel; Any work of art that reveals a flaw upon thorough inspection can be concluded as counterfeit; Is Zhou Li blind? Such an obvious fake, and he touts it as a rare treasure! Ding Yi sneered inwardly. He even alerted the General Manager. It seems this whippersnapper really doesnt intend to stay at Jiade. At this thought, a grin appeared on Ding Yis face as a proud look emerged. His eyes gazed fiercely at Song Jian: Sir, I am not sure who gave you the audacity to bring such a counterfeit to Jiade. Please note, Jiade Auction House has never received a counterfeit item since its establishment Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 210: What If It Turns Out to Be True Chapter 210: Chapter 210: What If It Turns Out to Be True Translator: 549690339 Fake? Song Jian hesitated, then laughed incredulously, pointing at the Jewel: Flame on the table. Youre saying this is fake? By now, the sun had shifted angles, and the light no longer shone on the Jewel: Flame, hiding the flame-like haze on its surface. The ruby now appeared as a finely carved piece of red glass. Seeing Song Jians confident expression, Ding Yi hesitated, then took another closer look at the gem on the table. All, the craftsmanship is good, but the gem is incredibly fake. How could such a piece of jewelry be real? There has never been such a large ruby in the world. Are you saying that this man has brought forth the worlds largest? Ding Yi couldnt help but laugh at the thought. Even if this piece of jewelry were real, it certainly wouldnt belong to someone whose entire outfit doesnt even amount to 300 yuan! Thinking of this, Ding Yi looked up at Song Jian and couldnt help but admire Song Jians acting skills. Are scammers so professional these days that they remain so righteous even after being exposed? Alright, sir, take your toy and leave immediately, or 111 call the police! Ding Yi said seriously. Song Jian frowned, couldnt help but stand up, and a violent murderous intent surged in his heart. Luckily, his reaction was quick, and the murderous intent vanished as quickly as it had appeared. Ding Yi suddenly found that when the other party rose from his seat, he seemed like a ferocious humanoid beast, ready to pounce on and devour him in the next moment. All, you! Ding Yis face turned white. He hurriedly retreated a few steps, bumping into the door painfully. When he looked at Song Jian again, that feeling had suddenly disappeared, as if it had all been a figment of his imagination. Alright, since Jiade isnt willing to accept this auction item, Ill just find another company. Song Jian shook his head and said. Of course, you can. Haha, 1 suggest you try the Shengshi Auction House across the street. Their appraisers arent as professional as ours, so maybe theyll be fooled. Haha! Ding Yi laughed sarcastically, a contemptuous look on his face. He thought to himself, Anyone with a little appraisal experience would easily realize the truth. The people at Shengshi must be blind to accept this item Boom- The private room door was pushed open, and Ding Yi was sent flying towards the table by a strong force, hitting his head on the solid wooden table. Ouch, who is it? Anger rose in Ding Yis heart. He quickly turned and glared, but his expression quickly changed. The general manager has arrived. Ding Yis face revealed a flattering smile, followed by a stern scolding of Zhou Li, who was beside the general manager. Zhou Li, how could you casually bring out the general manager for any person and any item? Dont you have eyes to see that this is clearly a counterfeit? You made the general manager lose face by calling him down here. Do you not want your job? Counterfeit! General Manager Sun Yong hesitated, then glanced at Zhou Li with a hint of doubt in his eyes. Zhou Li has been a long-time employee of Jiade. He would not joke about his position, Sun Yong thought to himself. Counterfeit? How could it be? Even a blind person could see that the piece of jewelry is precious. How could it be a counterfeit! Zhou Li couldnt help but retort. Seeing Ding Yi preparing to argue, Sun Yong frowned slightly, waved his hand, and said, Alright, stop arguing. Let me take a look at the item first! It was unprofessional for two appraisers to argue in front of the client. General Manager, its the piece of jewelry on the table. Its a rare treasure. I believe that there will never be a second gem as brilliant as this one in the world! Zhou Li said excitedly. Song Jian: Haha! With Zhou Lis comments, Song Jian felt embarrassed to bring out the other Jewel: Deep Blue. However, Song Jian also knew that he couldnt present both pieces at the same time. Otherwise, it would be impossible to sell them at a high price. Sun Yong gave Song Jian a polite smile and then looked at the Jewel: Flame on the table. At first glance, he was amazed. Were people really so bold as to pass off glass as a gem now? But soon, Sun Yong noticed the fine craftsmanship of the piece. Even if it were just a piece of glass, the exquisite carving alone would make it worth over 100,000 yuan. Would someone really use glass for such craftsmanship? Wouldnt that be As this thought crossed Sun Yongs mind, he suddenly became excited. He carefully picked up the gem and took out a magnifying glass to examine it closely. After studying it for a full three minutes, Sun Yong quickly beckoned Zhou Li and said, Go and get Old Wang and Old Sun over here! Yes, General Manager! Zhou Li instantly showed an elated expression and hurriedly left the private room. General Manager, what are you Ding Yis heart sank, feeling that something was amiss. Dont speak! Sun Yong glared at Zhou Li. Haha, Im sorry. This appraiser said that my item is a fake and told me to try my luck at the Shengshi Auction House across the street. I wont bother you then. With that, Song Jian feigned an attempt to retrieve the gem and leave. Sir, please wait. As compensation, our auction house is willing to charge only a 3% commission fee. This is an offer that no other auction house can give. You should know that the usual auction fees range between 10% and 15%. 1 believe you wouldnt turn away from the offer because of the money, right? Sun Yong said with a smile. I believe that as long as I bring out this piece of jewelry, any auction house will give me the best commission rate. Some might even waive the fee entirely. What do you think? Song Jian shrugged and continued, Moreover, I am skeptical about the skill level of your appraiser, and what irritates me even more is his attitude towards me. If your company cant give me an explanation, 1 wont choose to work with you! If Ding Yi couldnt figure out what was happening at this moment, he would have wasted his years working in this field. Cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead. How could this be? This item is obviously a fake. How could there be such a transparent and massive ruby in the world? Ding Yis eyes flickered, his heart filled with unease. Seeing Sun Yongs serious expression, a thought suddenly flashed through Ding Yis mind: What if the gem really is real? What should I do? As Ding Yi was in a panic, the door to the private room was pushed open, and two elderly men followed Zhou Li inside. Manager Sun, what cant you figure out that requires both of us old fellows to come? Quickly show us what it is and let this old man broaden his horizons! The elderly man in front chuckled. Ding Yi watched the two old men as a glimmer of hope rose in his heart, thinking, If the two old men also insist that its a counterfeit, then Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Thirty Million Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Thirty Million Translator: 549690339 Old Wang, Old Sun, come take a look at this item! The General Manager, Sun Yong, handed the Jewel: Flame in his hand to the two elders. Song Jian didnt mind, thinking that the more they could confirm the authenticity of the Jewel: Flame, the better he could negotiate with them. After all, Jiade is the largest auction house in the country, and its fame, both domestically and abroad, is incomparable to that of Shengshi. Seeing the jewel in Sun Yongs hand, the two elders revealed a touch of surprise in their eyes. After glancing at each other, they both showed a hint of a smile at the corners of their mouths. Alright, since Manager Sun has his eye on it, let me, an old man, take a look at it. Old Wang took the jewel from Sun Yong, and after just a few seconds, the smile on his face disappeared and was replaced by a serious expression. Seeing Old Wangs serious expression, a hint of surprise flashed in Old Suns eyes. Soon, Old Wang shook his head and sighed, handing the jewel to Old Sun beside him, exclaiming, 1 never thought Id see such a dazzling jewel in my lifetime C its worthy of a peaceful death! Ah, how is that possible! Hearing Old Wangs words, Ding Yis last hope was shattered, and he wore an expression of despair on his face. Sir, I, I, Im really sorry, I. Ding Yi looked at Song Jian with a bitter face. Alright, Ding Yi, Zhou Li, you two leave first. Sun Yong said directly. The two left the private room with mixed feelings. This jewel belongs to you, young friend. Its truly remarkable! 1 never thought there would be such a precious gem in this world; its simply unbelievable! Old Wang looked at Song Jian and praised, Does this jewel have a name? This jewel is called Flame, Song Jian said with a smile. Flame? Old Wang was puzzled for a moment and then slowly shook his head, saying, The name is too ordinary; it doesnt do this jewel justice! Song Jian smiled slightly, took the Jewel: Flame from Old Sun, walked to the window, and, facing the sunlight, lifted the jewel up. Suddenly, a crimson flame ignited on the surface of the ruby and spread throughout the entire jewelry piece. If someone were to wear it, it would appear as if a raging flame was burning around their neck. All, how is that possible My God, this is simply Sun Yong and the others watched, dumbfounded, as the jewel in Song Jians hand caught their eyes. Sun Yong even rubbed his eyes in disbelief, his face full of shock. Flame, Flame indeed, its truly a raging flame! No other name could be more suitable for this jewel; its a treasure only fit for the gods! Old Wang couldnt help but exclaim. Sir, we at Jiade Auction House are willing to auction this item without charging any fees. We implore you to choose our Jiade Auction House, please! Sun Yong bowed deeply to Song Jian. But 1 have doubts about the professionalism of your Jiade Auction House. Just now, someone said that what 1 brought in was a fake! Song Jian put the Jewel: Flame into his pocket casually. Seeing Song Jian put away the jewel, Sun Yongs heart sank, and he hurriedly said, Our Jiade Auction House enjoys a high reputation worldwide. We definitely wont allow that appraiser to continue working here; you can rest assured! Little Sun, what happened? Old Sun asked quietly, frowning. Ding Yi came in earlier and said this gentlemans jewel was a fake, which angered him! Sun Yong explained softly. What! How could this happen? Old Suns face darkened. As a rule, even if someone brings a counterfeit for auction, the auction house cannot directly accuse them of having a fake; this can easily offend people. Little Ding has been working here for many years now; how can he not understand this rule? Old Sun glanced at Song Jian and said to Sun Yong, People like him staying at Jiade will only tarnish the reputation of our Jiade. You are right, Old Sun. Sun Yongs gaze shifted to Old Wang. Old Wang nodded and said, I have the same opinion as Old Sun. Dismiss him directly. Feeling reassured, Sun Yong said to Song Jian with a smile, Sir, as you can see, we are quite sincere. We wont let this kind of person stay here at Jiade! Song Jian smiled slightly, took out the Jewel: Flame, and handed it to Sun Yong, saying, I am very satisfied with your sincerity. Please auction it off as soon as possible; I need the money urgently. Alright, theres an auction in three days. We can make this jewel the finale. Sun Yong smiled. Little Sun, wait a moment! Old Wang interrupted before Sun Yong could finish speaking. Frowning, he turned to Song Jian and said, Young friend, its too hasty to auction off such a treasure like this. Please give us a month. In a month, our Jiade will hold a special auction for this treasure. Only in this way can we do justice to this jewel! A month? Thats too long Song Jian shook his head slowly. A month is not long. In fact, by our calculations, just the promotion would take three months. We want every tycoon in every country on Earth to know about this jewels existence. When the time comes, itll definitely fetch a sky-high price at the auction! Old Wang said excitedly. But Song Jian hesitated. Sir, how much money do you need? Our Jiade can advance you 30 million RMB, and the auction proceeds will directly deduct this 30 million. Old Wang said directly. Song Jian was startled, then smiled and nodded, Then lets follow your arrangement. Old Wang and the two others exchanged glances, and their faces lit up with excitement. Three months, in three months, Jiade will hold an international auction! Old Wang declared resolutely. 30 million was transferred to Song Jians account immediately. At this time, Song Jian had just left Jiade Auction House. He was quite satisfied with Jiades efficiency. He didnt know how much effort Jiade had put in to quickly transfer the 30 million to his account, just to show their sincerity. Leaving Jiade Auction House, Song Jian headed towards the Black Panther Gym. Jiade Auction House, General Managers Office. Zhou Li, call Ding Yi over to my office. Sun Yong hung up the phone, his fingers gently tapping on the desk and his eyes slightly narrowed, seemingly deep in thought. In fact, for an appraiser, making a mistake is not a very serious issue. As long as it doesnt cause damage to the company, such cases are usually overlooked. In todays incident, even though Ding Yi behaved against regulations, the severest punishment would be demotion, not outright dismissal. After all, training an appraiser costs Jiade Auction House a lot of resources. Knock, knock, knock- Come in! General Manager, you wanted to see us. Zhou Li and Ding Yi walked in together. Sun Yong looked at Ding Yi, who had a very unpleasant expression on his face, and shook his head, saying, Ding Yi, go to the finance department to get three months salary. As you know, this is a chance for Jiade, and we cant give it up. Im sorry. Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 212 Is he despising your cooking skills! Chapter 212: Chapter 212 Is he despising your cooking skills! Translator: 549690339 Ding Yis heart jolted, he quickly looked up at Sun Yong. Mr. General Manager, 1 know I misjudged this time, but Sun Yong waved a dismissive hand and said, Ding Yi, any appraiser is prone to make mistakes now and then. Misjudgment isnt a big problem as long as it doesnt cause any loss to the company. But what youve done today is a bit too much. Just as Sun Yong was about to continue, he suddenly paused and sighed, Ding Yi, your dismissal is the clients suggestion. We must seize this collaboration opportunity, so much so that our Auction House didnt even charge a fee. You know, when we dont charge a fee, it means we are operating at a loss. But even so, we have to secure this auction opportunity. You should know why. Therefore, we must meet his requirement and Im sorry that it means letting you go In fact, Ding Yi did everything wrong from the beginning. From breaking into the private room by himself and snatching other appraisers clients, straightforwardly declaring the clients item as fake, and even suggesting in a condescending tone that the client should go to Shengshi Auction House; Sun Yong didnt dare to imagine, if he arrived a few seconds later and the client directly left for Shengshi Auction House and started collaborating with them, the news would probably cost him his position as General Manager. Go. Sun Yong didnt want to say anything more and waved Ding Yi off. Ding Yi left the office like a walking corpse. Zhou Li, youve done a great job today. You deserve praise. From now on, the position of appraisal department manager will be yours! After Ding Yi left, Sun Yong switched to a warm expression and told Zhou Li; Song Jian arrived at the Black Panther Gym. As soon as he entered, he saw Wang Dan chatting with Sun Qian in the lobby. Seeing Song Jian, Wang Dans eyes lit up, she quickly gestured him over, Why are you here so late? Quick, come with me to the classroom, Ill teach you a new technique today Before she finished her sentence, Song Jian displayed an awkward expression, Master, I intend to stop learning the dagger fighting technique. Wang Dan was taken aback, blurted out, But you have just started, there are still more than ten lessons to complete! Well, Im interested in sword techniques now, I plan to learn how to use a longsword! Sword technique? Whats the use of learning that? Wang Dan replied discontentedly; This is modern society, you cant always carry a sword around, can you? Dagger is much better, just tuck it in your waist, no one will notice Master Wang, 1 may have to disagree with your opinion! Gu Bo casually walked over. Seeing Gu Bo, Wang Dan looked embarrassed, she bowed to Gu Bo and greeted him, Master! Gu Bo nodded slightly, turned around and smiled at Song Jian; Young man, youve been practicing the dagger technique well, why do you want to learn sword technique? Song Jian scratched his head, not knowing how to reply. Its not like he could say that he is playing a game, and has switched his class to Sword Controller in the game, so he can only use a longsword, and no more other weapons, right? Well, I suddenly became interested in sword techniques Song Jian said with slight embarrassment. Hahaha, good, interest is the prime motivator for learning. Come, follow me to the classroom, Ill teach you the sword technique! Gu Bo, looking quite pleased, led Song Jian to the classroom. Wang Dan: Looking at Sun Qians teasing laugh, Wang Dan complained, Is this considered undermining me? Its hard to find a promising student like this one, and I thought I could What were you thinking? Didnt you see the guy doesnt want to learn the dagger fighting technique from you? Probably because he thinks youre not good enough Sun Qian quietly chuckled on the side. Im no good? Wang Dans eyes widened, she started poking Sun Qian, Tell me, where am I not good? My dagger fighting technique is the most practical killing technique, it could save lives on the battlefield! Alright, alright, youre amazing, nobody can beat you! Sun Qian quickly pleaded for mercy, asking, If on the battlefield, you only have a dagger, and Master Gu only has a longsword, who do you think would survive? Wang Dan stood still, furrowed her eyebrows, pondered for a long time, then finally sighed, Where are we going for lunch? 1 think theres a new Sichuan restaurant next door, should we try it? Sun Qian: Inside the classroom, Song Jian held a training sword, watching Gu Bo demonstrating the basic sword techniques. Just like the Sword Controller Duan Jian in the game, Gu Bo also broke down the basic moves, demonstrating and explaining the details. However, Song Jian felt that Gu Bos swordsmanship paled in comparison to Duan Jians technique in the game; his grasp of the basic sword techniques seemed even better than Gu Bos. Nevertheless, Song Jian didnt show impatience, he patiently waited for Gu Bo to finish explaining. After more than half an hour, Gu Bo finally finished demonstrating the basic sword moves. He didnt withhold anything about every detail and movement key to pay attention to from Song Jian. How about it, want to give it a try?; Gu Bo put away the sword, looking at Song Jian excitedly. Sure! Song Jian responded with a slight smile. With a flick of his wrist, the scabbard of his sword flew off, accurately sticking on the weapon rack about five or six meters away from him. Hiss- Gu Bo looked astonished, involuntarily gasping at Song Jians stunt. He looked at Song Jian in disbelief. Song Jian simply smiled, walked a few steps forward to the center of the room, inhaled deeply, and started moving. The longsword in his hand made the crisp sound of cutting through the air. Chop, thrust, hack, slice, raise, wrap, twist. Song Jians basic sword technique swiftly appeared just like flowing water. Sharp sounds of splitting air followed his movements, causing Gu Bos face to change dramatically. Song Jians passive skill Cold Weapon (Sword Type) (Basic) had already reached level five. Demonstrating a basic sword technique, Song Jian could do it like its childs play. After the demonstration, Song Jian let out a sigh and steadied himself How did 1 do, Master Gu? Song Jian asked with a grin. Gu Bo: Isnt this guy here to show off!? Ahem, it seems like youre not entirely a beginner, you must have practiced for seven or eight years, impressive! Gu Bo grinned and said, Come on, lets spar a bit. And you dont have to call me Master Gu, we can just regard each other as equals. Alright, Master Gu, please! Song Jians face expressed excitement. After all, he had only fought monsters in the game and was unsure of his own level. He could finally take this opportunity to see how good he is! Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Underground Boxing Ring Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Underground Boxing Ring Translator: 549690339 Gu Bo clasped his hands around his sword and gave a bow to Song Jian, treating him now as a martial artist of equal stature. Once Song Jian had finished his bow, Gu Bo slowly drew his long sword and thrust it straight at Song Jian. Song Jian flicked his wrist, and with an outward bat, the sword that Gu Bo had thrust was instantly deflected, leaving his chest exposed. Gu Bo was alarmed. He quickly halted his attack, thinking, This young man is incredibly powerful! At this point, Song Jians strength was enough to suppress his opponent, but in order to better learn the techniques of swordsmanship, Song Jian chose to defend rather than attack, resulting in a fierce fight between the two. Outside the classroom, several coaches were watching and whispering. Isnt this the guy who pierced the human-shaped mold with a dagger yesterday? He is so skilled! Wang Dan, isnt he learning dagger techniques from you? Why is he practicing swordsmanship with Gu Bo now? Wang Dan didnt want to hear this, her face immediately darkened, so she chose to ignore the comment. Hey, Dan, did he reject you because youre too weak? He held his own against Gu Bo. If he fought with you, it would probably be quite a challenge. Do you think he can rank in the competitions next month with his current level? Unlikely. This little guy has a solid foundation, but he hasnt shown any signature moves yet. Hes only able to hold out against Gu Bo because of his strength. But after some time, when his physical strength starts to decline, he wont be able to keep up with Gu Bos speed Wouldnt this qualify as overpowering an enemy single-handedly? With such physical strength, he could potentially become a rough gem. 1 wonder if Gu Bo will With his physical condition, all he needs is some good training. He could at least rank in the city-wide competitions. If he trains for a few years, its not impossible that he could rank nationally! While the coaches were discussing this, the fight in the classroom had come to an end. Gu Bo feinted an attack then swiftly stabbed his long sword towards Song Jians shoulder. Before Song Jian could react, he felt a strike to his shoulder. He looked down, then shook his head at Gu Bo, saying, I lost! Indeed, Gu Bos Wudang swordsmanship wasnt bad. But if it came to a real fight, Song Jian was confident he could kill him within ten seconds. Even relying solely on swordsmanship, Song Jian hadnt used his ultimate move, the Broken Wing Dance. If unleashed, the tide of the battle could instantly turn. Its terrifying how in just two real-world nights, I went from an ordinary person to someone with such terrifying power. As time goes on, people like me will become more and more numerous, which may cause a serious impact on the real world Song Jian thought to himself. Young man, your talent is not bad. But you shouldnt behave recklessly. Train with me to become a master of the sword! Gu Bo said, his face wearing a smile, as he nodded at Song Jian. Forget it, Im not coming anymore! Song Jian suddenly felt quite bored. This type of practice resulted in such slow progress that if he wanted to, Song Jian could probably defeat all the coaches in the gym. He carelessly threw the practice sword into the equipment rack, then turned around and headed toward the exit. Hey, young man, wait a moment Gu Bo quickly tried to persuade Song Jian to stay, but Song Jian showed no signs of regret as he walked out the door. Amid the astonished looks of a few coaches, Song Jian left the Black Panther Gym. Outside the Black Panther Gym, Song Jian looked lost. He felt as if he was out of sync with the real world. Just then, a man walked out of the Black Panther Gym. He appeared to be in his thirties, sported a small mustache and sharp eyes. He walked up to Song Jian and said, Buddy, I watched your fight with Gu Bo. Youre impressive! Song Jian turned to look at him, and smiled, Too bad 1 still lost in the end! You held back, 1 could tell! The man with the mustache revealed a satisfied smile. He extended his right hand towards Song Jian, My name is Wu Xuan, you could consider me a talent scout. A talent scout? Song Jian was taken aback, Do you think 1 have the potential to be an actor? It seems Im so attractive now that 1 couldnt even hide it if I tried. Walking around on the streets, I could encounter a talent scout. Could it be that I might become a superstar? A smile appeared on Song Jians face, Which entertainment company are you from? Entertainment company? Wu Xuan was slightly taken aback, then quickly explained, Ahem, I meant underground boxing, you could be a fighter. You could earn a few thousand for each match, and if you win, you could earn tens of thousands. How about it, are you interested? Not interested! Song Jian was somewhat disappointed, underground boxing sounded too boring. Could real-life underground boxing compare to the dungeons in the game? All, dont go yet. Listen to me. A fitness gym like this isnt that interesting, theres not even any blood. I could see that you held back your sword technique. And if youre learning sword techniques, you must be interested in learning to kill, right? You cant learn that in a gym. Only in an underground boxing ring can you hone this skill Wu Xuan said as he kept pace with Song Jian, trying to persuade him. A thought occurred to Song Jian; indeed, he was learning sword techniques not for self-defense, but to kill enemies. You mentioned an underground boxing ring, can weapons be used there? Song Jian couldnt help but ask, out of curiosity. Of course they can. Underground boxing matches have both bare-knuckle fighting and weapon fighting! Wu Xuans eyes lit up. Hehe, it does sound a bit like the game, Song Jian murmured. What did you say? Wu Xuan didnt catch what Song Jian had said. Song Jian shook his head, Nothing, where is this underground boxing ring you mentioned? Take me to see. With a grin on his face, Wu Xuan grabbed Song Jian and led him down the street. Come on, follow me, this way! The two hurriedly made their way across two streets, eventually arriving at a high-rise building. This is the place, on the top floor! Wu Xuan declared. The outside of the building was lavishly decorated, glistening resplendently like a five-star hotel. Two Han white jade lions stood imposingly at the entrance. Upon entering the building, they encountered a spacious lobby. The decor was not dissimilar to a hotel, with three young and pretty girls stationed at the reception desk. Wu Xuan led Song Jian straight to the elevator. Soon they reached the top floor; As they exited the elevator, Song Jian saw two powerful men dressed in black suits standing either side of a large door. It was obvious from their bulging waists that they were armed. Hey, is Boss Wu bringing another fighter? A security guard glanced at Wu Xuan, then looked Song Jian up and down, commenting with a chuckle. Haha, its just a friend, a friend. Brought him here for a look, to broaden his horizons! Wu Xuan laughed heartily. With Song Jian in tow, they pushed the door open and entered, walking down a long corridor. Song Jian could hear faint sounds of shouting and clamor ahead. Just have a look first, and if you feel an itch to join in later, let me know. 1 can arrange for you to go up, Wu Xuan tapped Song Jians shoulder, grinning from ear to ear. Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 214: The Han Sword Chapter 214: Chapter 214: The Han Sword Translator: 549690339 As he entered the top floor hall, Song Jian discovered that the interior was decorated similar to an NBA arena, with a boxing ring in the center, almost twice the size of an ordinary one. Above the ring was a projection television, displaying the ongoing fight on the ring. Surrounding the ring were tiered seats. There were not many spectators at the moment, only about a third of the seats were occupied. On the ring, two boxers were engaged in a fierce battle. Song Jian squinted his eyes, realizing both fighters were not wearing any defensive gear or boxing gloves. How is it, pretty realistic, isnt it? Only a place like this is perfect for you! Wu Xuan exclaimed passionately, pointing at the ring, As soon as you walked in here today, 1 could tell right away. Youre not like Old Man Gu, or any of the trainers at the gym. They may have been on the battlefield before, but do they still have a shred of their warrior spirit left? Even Old Man Gu, all hes doing now is taking care of his health. Studying swordsmanship with him is simply a waste for you! stated Wu Xuan. Song Jian looked at Wu Xuan in surprise. He had felt the same way when he was practicing with Old Man Gu. Thus, he didnt hesitate to leave. He didnt expect Wu Xuan to have noticed this. This guy had a sharp eye. Surprised, huh? Wu Xuan laughed, In our line of work, we rely on these two eyes. If you decide you want to step into the ring, just let me know. Without a manager to introduce you, you cant get on that ring! So, youre my manager now? Song Jian joked. Well, a mans got to eat! Wu Xuan nodded, laughing. Alright, sign me up for a match if theres one that uses weapons. But, I dont have a suitable weapon right now. You have to find me a sword, a good quality one. Also, what if what if I accidentally take someones life here Song Jian hesitated. Upon hearing Song Jians willingness to participate, Wu Xuans eyes lit up and he quickly waved his hand, saying: Dont worry, this place has robust backing. But you also need to be careful. If you really end up broken here, its Song Jian just nodded, saying nothing more. Wu Xuan patted Song Jian on the shoulder, instructed him to wait, and then rushed off to the office nearby. In no time, Wu Xuan returned to Song Jians side. Ive notified them. Youll be able to play after two more matches. This is the information about your opponent. Take a look! Wu Xuan handed Song Jian a sheet of A4 paper with the opponents details printed on it. In terms of weapons, youll have to choose your own. Most athletes bring their own weapons. Even though the weapons here are of decent quality, its always better to use your own weapons since youre accustomed to them. We still have time now, so we could go and pick it up Wu Xuan hesitated. Waving his hand, Song Jian said: Im good with the weapons here. Alright, follow me to choose a weapon! Wu Xuan instructed, leading Song Jian down the corridor to a room next door. The room was lined with racks of equipment filled with various weapons. A man in his twenties was sitting behind a wooden desk by the door, playing on his computer. Xiao Hui, its your shift today, huh! Wu Xuan handed over a voucher, and sneakily slipped in a pack of cigarettes. Hey brother Wu, found another good fighter? Xiao Hui lifted his eyes to look at Wu Xuan and then glanced at Song Jian, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose. Hi, let us pick a good sword first, were short on time. Wu Xuan hastily replied, clearly embarrassed. Fine, second row on the far left. Go pick one yourself. The company just received a new batch, the quality is not bad! Xiao Hui casually pointed to the left. Alright, you get back to work. Well have a look over there! Wu Xuan pulled Song Jian towards the direction Xiao Hui pointed. When they arrived at the designated place, there were three rows of weaponry racks filled with all types of long swords. Go ahead and pick one Song Jian, whichever feels right! Wu Xuan instructed. Song Jian reached for the closest sword, withdrawing it from its sheath to inspect it more closely. All of these swords looked as though they had just been forged. They were sharp but seemed unused. He gently flicked his finger against the blade and crack, a tiny crack spread across the blade from where he had hit it. What kind of junk is this! Song Jians expression instantly darkened. He returned the sword to its sheath, placed it back onto the rack. Standing aside, Wu Xuan was also taken aback, murmuring, Impossible, how can there be such poor quality? The kickback must have been quite vicious this time. Song Jian continued to test several swords, cracking them one after another; he was growing impatient. Eh, this ones not bad! Song Jian withdrew another sword. This one was somewhat heavier than the previous ones, the blade appeared to be long and narrow, ground into eight facets. With a light flick, a clear resonance rang out as the blade vibrated, reflecting light like a pool of clear water. Ill take this one! Song Jian returned the sword into its sheath, holding it in his hand with a satisfied smile showing on his face. As long as youre comfortable with it! Wu Xuan sighed in relief. The quality of weapons is crucial in a weapons match. An ineffective weapon could greatly diminish a fighters capabilities. After waiting for more than an hour, it was finally Song Jians turn. At this point, there were many blood stains on the ring, being wiped away by three or four service personnel. Only after ten or so minutes was the ring finally cleaned. Stepping on the hard rubber mat of the ring, Song Jian could still smell a faint scent of blood. He felt a chilling sensation in his heart. Once you step on this ring, its a matter of life and death. Even if you survive, you would have sustained serious injuries, and might end up spending the rest of your life on a bed or wheelchair. Song Jian took a deep breath, fixing his eyes on a man clad in a white long robe, clutching a long knife in his arms and a shorter one hanging on his waist. He stood tall, his gaze icy cold. He remained oblivious to the commentary from the announcer or the noise from the audience. The only thing in his eyes was his opponent. Why does this guy look somewhat like a Japanese? Song Jian squinted, looking the opponent up and down. Ding- The match begins! At the sound of the clear bell, the man in the white robe drew out his long knife and charged towards Song Jian, shouting as he went. Shit, a katana. He really is Japanese! Song Jian squinted and pressed the spring on his right hand C a portion of the sheath popped out immediately. He threw the sheath forwards with his left hand. The sheath flew towards the opponent swiftly like an arrow. Tyson! The Japanese man swung his katana forwards suddenly, cleaving the sheath into two. The sheer force of the killer intent was overwhelming. Song Jian swung his sword single-handedly, charging forwards whilst perpetually rotating his wrist. The long sword in his hand was as light as a wisp of smoke, emitting a low whistling sound. Die! Upon seeing the Japanese man head on, Song Jian waved his right hand and struck his long sword viciously towards his opponents head. Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Chapter 215: The "Gods Favorite" Robber Chapter 215: Chapter 215: The Gods Favorite Robber Translator: 549690339 The Eight-sided Sword in Song Jians hand was much heavier than the katana wielded by the Japanese man. When he brought down his sword, it struck with the force of a thousand juns, leaving the Japanese stunned; Is this your sword technique? 1 know little of Chinese martial arts, dont try to fool me! The seemingly effortless move of Song Jian was powerful and heavy, leaving the Japanese no choice but to recover his stance and defend with his sword; Bang C As if a mountain was pressing down on him, the katana in the Japanese mans hand was forced towards his own shoulder. When it came to power, the two men were not in the same league. Song Jian overwhelmed him with his superior strength; N-nani! The Japanese mans face filled with surprise: How could this Chinese man be so strong? Could it be that he took some sort of drug? Too weak! Song Jian looked at the Japanese man dressed in a white shirt with disappointment in his eyes, deeply wounding the Japanese mans pride. All, I am a warrior of the Great Japanese Empire. Our warriors are invincible! Die- The Japanese mans face twisted in rage, and he abruptly released his katana, leaping towards Song Jian. The main reason he came to fight in these underground fights was because the organizers had a huge amount of influence. Even though people were seriously injured or even killed every day, it never caused any problems. The Japanese man and Song Jian had the same goal; both came here seeking to improve their martial arts skills through killing. However, he didnt expect to encounter Song Jian, a tough nut to crack, on his very first day in the ring. Knowing that Song Jian was powerful, the Japanese man made a desperate decision. As he leaped towards Song Jian, he drew a short blade from his waist and thrust it forward with all his strength; I told you, you are too weak! Song Jian sighed lightly, as the mans every move were transparent in front of his superior perception. With a flick of his wrist, the Eight-sided Sword flashed with white light and cut directly towards the Japanese mans right hand. A stream of blood spurted out, followed by a painful scream, and a hand holding a broken blade flew up in the air; Ahhh- The Japanese man, like a wild beast, opened his arms and lunged at Song Jians throat, in a posture to perish together. Song Jian did not retreat but pushed forward, lightly thrusting the long sword in his hand into his adversarys throat. A spurt of fresh blood shot out and Song Jian quickly withdrew his sword and stepped back to avoid the splash. Heh heh- The Japanese man staggered forward a few steps, his knees gave way, and he fell to the ground. We won! Ding Yi jumped up excitedly from below the stage. Song Jian walked down the stage expressionlessly. It was too easy and not even a warm-up for him. If the contestants here are all of this level, I wont be coming back here in the future! Song Jian glanced at the excited Ding Yi and shook his head. Ding Yis face stiffened, and he quickly said: 1 only brought you here for a look today. Normally, there are no experts here. You can tell by looking at the audience. The battles between the top fighters are notified and promoted in advance. Dont worry, if there are no skilled fighters here in Linhai City, there wont be any elsewhere either! Fine, let me know when theres a strong opponent, Song Jian said casually: Im taking this sword with me, thats no problem, right? Ding Yi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: No problem, you can take it. Song Jian nodded and walked away with the Eight-sided Sword; In fact, the fighters couldnt take the sword away, but Ding Yi was a familiar face here, a nominal manager. As long as he paid, he could buy the sword. However, there was no discount on the price, and the money had to come from Ding Yis own pocket. Song Jian took off his coat and wrapped it around the Eight-sided Sword to cover it a bit. The swords scabbard was damaged, and carrying it down the street would make people think he was crazy. As he walked down the street, Song Jian felt mixed emotions. This was his first time killing someone in real life. He had thought he would be uncomfortable, but unexpectedly Just as Song Jian was reflecting on his situation, he suddenly heard a scream from a distance: Ah-, catch the thief, the thief has stolen my purse, catch the thief- Song Jian looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young girl who had been pushed to the ground in front of him. It seemed that her ankle had been twisted and she was having trouble standing. She was screaming loudly and pointing at a young man running away ahead of her, she looked almost like she was about to cry. The young man who stole her purse looked around fifteen or sixteen. He was holding a ladies handbag in his hand and his face was filled with excitement. He was running very fast, easily jumping over a fence half his height. Stop, dont run! A traffic policeman, who had been issuing a parking ticket, heard the shout and turned his head to look at the fleeing boy. While he shouted, he also gave chase. Seeing the policeman, a look of panic appeared on the boys face and a white light suddenly bloomed at his feet. His speed boosted significantly, even leaving an afterimage, and whooshed past the policeman. The policeman instinctively tried to reach out and grab him but caught only air. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the boy. This is the Acceleration Skill from the game. Lin Sheng has used a similar skill before At the fact that this boy was using a game skill in broad daylight to steal bags, Song Jian was somewhat speechless. It was really embarrassing for the so-called Gods Chosen, like them. Even if he participated in a sports event and won some prize money, it would be better! A sense of heaviness crept into Song Jians heart. The skills they learned in the game could now be brought back to the real world, giving many people terrifying power overnight. However, these peoples character couldnt keep up with their skyrocketing power, often pushing them into the path of crime; This was evident in the news about people who won the lottery being unable to hang onto their windfall. Most of them ended up worse off than before they won. Looking at the spot where the boy disappeared, Song Jian shook his head and continued in the direction of his home. He walked into the housing complex and turned towards his rented room. As he passed a small alley, he noticed a boy in the shadows holding a white purse, rummaging through it, and randomly flinging makeup products about. What a coincidence, Song Jians lips twitched upwards as he turned towards the boy; Perhaps he noticed Song Jians gaze, the boy looked up and their eyes met. The boy made a vicious face, hoping to intimidate Song Jian but to no avail. Seeing Song Jians slightly upward-twitching lips, the boy felt provoked. He tossed the purse aside and drew out a switchblade from his pocket, gesturing threateningly at Song Jian. Stay out of this, or else, he growled menacingly. Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 216 Update Chapter 216: Chapter 216 Update Translator: 549690339 Seeing the fierce yet tender expression on the young mans face, Song Jian chuckled and took two steps forward. Im warning you, dont come any closer or youll be covered in blood! the teenager shouted angrily, retreating two steps. The alley was dimly lit and had a strong smell of urine. Song jian didnt want to stay here much longer, so he waved to the boy and asked, What level are you in the game? The teenager was startled and asked, Are you a God-chosen too? Cut the crap, we re just players. Dont try to make yourself look good, said Song Jian. How did you end up resorting to robbery? You dont think youre tarnishing the name God-chosen? The teenager showed an awkward expression and scratched his head. Im just a beggar, 1 dont have any other skills besides stealing. So youve upgraded from begging to robbery? Song Jian waved his hand, Come on out, its too smelly in here. The teenager reluctantly walked out, holding his switchblade, but his eyes still showed a hint of vigilance. Whats your name? What level are you in the game? asked Song Jian as he walked ahead with the teenager following behind him. Im Zhang Ergou, level 10 in the game! the teenager answered quietly. Level io? Already built a safe house? Not bad! Song Jians eyes flashed with surprise. He knew that in the game, fewer than one in ten players had built a safe house. Just luck! Zhang Ergou s eyes showed a hint of pride. Cant you bring items out of the game? Wouldnt selling a few be enough instead of resorting to robbery? Song J ian was puzzled. I couldnt find anything valuable to bring out. All the items were useless Zhang Ergou was frustrated. He had been playing the game for over a month without finding any valuable items to bring out of the game. Song Jian smiled wryly, knowing that it really depended on their luck. So what are your plans for the future? Continue being a thug and stealing on the streets? Song Jian asked. Zhang Ergous face darkened, feeling his pride wounded. He snorted, Thats none of your business, hmph! With that, Zhang Ergou immediately jumped onto a nearby wall and landed on the roof. Standing on the roof, he shouted at Song Jian, Mind your own business, and be careful not to lose your life in the game! Song Jian was taken aback, watching Zhang Ergou disappear. He didnt know what to say. Zhang Ergou was the first player Song Jian had met in the real world. He originally wanted to develop a good relationship and possibly ally with him, but they had a falling out after just a few words. No wonder hes called Zhang Ergou. He really has a dog face, turning against me just like that, and 1 was even planning to give him ten or twenty thousand Song jian muttered under his breath as he walked towards the rental house with his sword. With two million in his pocket, Song Jian planned to buy a house first, so hed have a place to store items brought from the game. He didnt feel safe leaving valuable items in a rental house. After returning to his room and malting himself a simple lunch, Song Jian took a short rest and then picked up his Eight-sided Sword to practice indoors. The space in the room was limited, but it didnt stop Song Jian from practicing the basic moves of his sword technique. Half the day passed quickly, and darkness began to fall. Song Jian freshened up, changed into loose clothes, drank a glass of milk, and placed his phone on the bedside table before lying down quietly in bed. Soon, rhe phone on the bedside table lit up automatically, as did the Doomsday City game icon, which turned into a spinning red vortex. A skeletal arm emerged from the vortex, grabbed Song Jian, and pulled him into the phone. After a dizzying moment of weightlessness, Song Jian opened his eyes and found that he hadnt entered the game directly, but had arrived at the stage where mainline missions were calculated. Every time a player completed a mainline mission and left the game, they would enter this space for calculation. During his last mainline mission, Song Jian received an S-ranking reward: the next time he entered the game, his Vitality Points recovery rate would be increased by 300%. Song Jian roughly understood why his ranking was two levels lower this time; it was most likely because he had abandoned the side mission offered by the dwarf blacksmith from the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. This alerted Song Jian about the importance of side missions. If he completed them, his ranking would improve, but if he failed, it would decrease. It was a double-edged sword. But why didnt 1 enter the game directly this time? Why was 1 sent to this calculation space? Song Jian wondered. At that moment, rows of golden text appeared in front of Song Jian: After carefully reading through the information, Song Jian finally realized that the game had its first update. This update had a lot of changes, with the most significant ones being the cancellation of the requirement to complete mainline missions to leave the game; Additionally, some other updates made Song Jian feel quite surprised. The real world and game worlds time flow ratio is 1:24, so one hour in the real world makes one day pass in the game! Each time you enter the game, you can stay for at most one week, which is seven days in the real world. After the time is up, the game shuts down automatically! Added roaming NPC C Pet Merchant. You can buy pets if you meet them! Added Pet Contract Scroll to System Shop. When a monsters Vitality Points are below 5%, you can use the Pet Contract Scroll for a chance to capture it as a per! Added a special building C Auction House. There are City Auctions and World Auctions! No handling fees and mailing costs for City Auction House items; World Auction House will have high handling fees and mailing costs! Increased the number of side missions, lowered their difficulty, and added regional missions. Upon completion, players will receive numerous rewards! Song Jian carefully read through the densely packed update information and changes. The changes were made to avoid inconsistencies in the flow of time for players entering and leaving the game at the same time due to the difference in the completion speed of mainline missions. These inconsistencies would likely consume a significant amount of resources, malting the game difficult to maintain, and eventually had to be changed to fix the time flow speed between the real world and the game world. As for the other changes, they served to enrich the game content. Song Jian believed that this wasnt the last update, and more content would be added in the future. What is the ultimate purpose of this game? To create gods? Song Jian furrowed his brow, gazing at the starry-space-like settlement area beneath his feet while speculating silently. Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Chapter 217: The Ten-Door Sword Technique Chapter 217: Chapter 217: The Ten-Door Sword Technique Translator: 549690339 Song Jian quickly emerged from the settlement space and entered the game; Huh, 1 remember when I left the game, I was on the top floor of the Tianfeng Building, so how come Im back in the Manor Castle after re-entering the game? Song Jian sat up from his bed with a slight frown. System: When a player logs off, please save your current location as the login point. This way, you will log in from the current location when you reenter the game; otherwise, you will log in from the games default location (safe house); Oh, 1 see! Song Jian nodded. If he were to return to the safe house every time he entered the game, it would be embarrassing if he went to a distant location, arrived at the destination, and then, after the game time was up and he logged in again, found that he had wasted his previous journey. Just then, a red liquid started to seep out slowly onto the wall opposite Song Jian. The liquid didnt drip down; instead, it coagulated on the wall to form a few lines of text. Main Quest: Swordsmanship Mission Brief: As a newly appointed Sword Controller, youve started to feel embarrassed about the number of sword skills you have. To become a true Sword Controller, you must master various sword skills. Only then can you become stronger and grow gradually! Mission Goal: Master ten sword skills. Progress: 2/10 Mission Tip: There are many ways to acquire sword skills. You can get them from monsters or learn them from other swordsmen. You can even purchase them from the auction house! Tip: The stronger the sword skill you master, the higher the completion degree of your main mission will be! Tip: The higher level the monster, the higher chance it will drop high-level sword skills! Tip: Humanoid monsters have a much higher probability of having sword skills than other monsters! Warning: If you die in the game, your identity in the real world will also be erased! You can view this mission in the mission bar at any time! The wall of blood letters emitted a faint glow for a few minutes before gradually disappearing, as if they were being reabsorbed into the wall. Ten sword techniques, this should not be very difficult for me. Song Jian looked at the main objective, which he had already completed two-tenths of. It seems that the system had counted his Sword Finger and Broken Wing Dance as part of it, but the passive basic sword techniques werent included. However, this was within Song Jians expectations. These basic passive abilities are easy to understand when you enter the game and are a kind of benefit for the players. But how powerful these passive abilities are is hard to say. Inside the Manors Spirit Field, the Blood-soaked Spectral Poison Tree, Alex, is still in deep sleep. Its level has been upgraded to level thirteen, and its aura is gradually becoming stronger. A touch of coercion is being released around it, and its branches and leave veins are becoming more vibrant. They were originally a sallow shade mixed with a hint of dark red. But now, they are visibly turning blood-red. The number of blood ravens on Alex seems to have decreased, perhaps only half of the usual. When they saw Song Jian, they didnt react. They shrank their heads and stood on the tree. It took them quite a while to twist their necks, making them look just like statues. All the other Spirit Fields were full of plants. This time, sweet potatoes and radishes were planted. They seemed to be growing well, and it wouldnt be long before another harvesting ceremony could be held. Compared with the Attribute Fruits dropped by monsters, the monthly harvesting ceremony has become Song Jians primary way of increasing his attribute points. Outside the walls of the manor, a few zombies with red skin and ragged clothes were wandering around. As soon as any mutant zombie approached, these zombies would rush to fight them until the mutant zombie was eliminated; These are the Blood Zombies bred after the Blood Pool was upgraded to level two. They have stronger bodies and faster speed than the level one mutant zombies. They dont have their abilities halved during the day, and they have a blood-sucking ability when attacking, which can completely crush mutant zombies of the same level; The most important thing is, these Blood Zombies can also upgrade their own levels by fighting monsters. However, their maximum level is limited by Song Jians level; they cant surpass Song Jians level; Now these Blood Zombies are still low level, only around levels two or three. But since Song Jians manor is built in the novice area where the monsters levels arent very high, the Blood Zombies can handle them. Master, youre here to inspect the territory again! The steward George appeared out of nowhere. When Song Jian wasnt paying attention, he appeared beside him and bowed, immediately starting to flatter, I believe that under your leadership, our manor will surely prosper. In the future, we will certainly have even more territories and a vast expanse of land Song Jian gave a slight nod. As for having a territory only within a ten-meter range, he felt somewhat helpless. But there were few players around building safe houses, so he believed that in a short period of time, he could safely invade and occupy territories. However, the rule that he could only expand once a month made Song Jian somewhat frustrated. After all, there were too many buildings that could be built. Right now, his territory only had one Livestock Pen and one mill. He was in the process of building houses, so later he could recruit more NPCs. When the scope of the territory expanded, he would be able to open up fields. Looking at the steady development of the manor, Song Jian was very satisfied. He nodded, then summoned the Black Dragon hatchling. After becoming a pet, the Black Dragon hatchlings level had dropped back down to zero and needed to be leveled up again. The area he was going to had high-level monsters and wasnt suitable to bring it along. In case it carelessly got killed, there would be a drop in intimacy level, so it was better to let it safely hunt low-level monsters to level up in this area. The Black Dragon hatchling was very intelligent and would hide in the manor if it encountered danger. Watching the Black Dragon hatchling eagerly pounce on a mutant zombie, Song Jian summoned a motorcycle and headed towards the area with level ten monsters. After becoming a Sword Controller, the level limit has been lifted, and he can continue to level up. Previously, Song Jian had noticed that many people had already reached level ten. Moreover, some of them had even become professionals earlier than he had, which made him feel somewhat threatened. Even if he couldnt maintain being the top player level-wise, he must at least stay in the leading echelon, and couldnt lag too far behind; All the way there, Song Jian saw many players hunting monsters to level up. When a monster zone was repeatedly cleared, the zone would stop refreshing monsters and would become a safe zone. Similarly, if a safe zone didnt see any players for a long period of time, the safe zone would be occupied by monsters, regressing back to a monster zone; The power dynamics between the players and the monsters waxed and waned. As more and more players entered the game, the area of the safe zone also continued to expand, accommodating more players. The roar of the motorcycle attracted quite a few monsters, but these level five or six monsters only glanced at Song Jian from a distance and then stopped chasing. Unless they were monsters that had completely lost their sanity, most monsters had an instinct to avoid stronger beings. Since they sensed Song Jians strength, they naturally wouldnt chase him to their deaths. Upon reaching the area with level ten monsters, Song Jian put away his motorcycle. The monsters here wouldnt shy away from him. If he attracted too many, he would be in danger. There were not many players here, just a handful scattered around, either hunting level ten monsters on the streets or searching for supplies in nearby shops. Song Jians gaze fell on a theater in the distance. Generally, the larger the buildings space, the more likely a BOSS could appear. And the probability of a BOSS dropping a skill, was obviously much higher than ordinary monsters. After looking around, Song Jian cautiously made his way towards the theater; Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Mutated Skeleton Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Mutated Skeleton Translator: 549690339 The perimeter wall of the theater had completely fallen, and most of the doors and windows were blocked by heavy stones, making it resemble a colossal tomb. Unlike other buildings, where monsters sheltering from the sunlight would occasionally emit roars, the theater was utterly silent, not a hint of sound escaping. There better be some monsters inside. Without monsters, a place like this is worthless. No one would even bother to explore, Song Jian secretly hoped. He stepped on the broken bricks and used the gaps in the wall to climb upward, trying to see if he could make his way into the theater from above. After all, removing the collapsed bricks in front of the theater would require a significant amount of time and energy. The theater was over a dozen meters high, but the collapsed wall in front represented a slope that he could climb to reach the top. This wasnt particularly challenging for Song Jian, who possessed superhuman physical capabilities compared to an average person. Grabbing the eave, Song Jian flipped himself onto the roof. Thump- His feet landing shattered a few tiles, and one of his feet sunk deep. Having been left unmaintained for years, this building was on the brink of collapse. The roof appeared intact, but it was brittle and decayed, unable to withstand any pressure. Song Jian looked up to find a sealed skylight in the roof, used for lighting in the theater. He walked cautiously along the roof ridge towards it, the creaking sounds from beneath his feet making him nervous, afraid of making a misstep and falling in. The closed skylight was embedded on a sloping surface of the roof. Some of the glass pieces were broken, and the others were covered in a thick layer of debris and dirt. Song Jian carefully climbed onto the skylight and knocked on it lightly. Crash- The frame of the skylight shattered, pieces of glass flying apart. He tapped a few more times until there was enough space for him to fit through. Only then did Song Jian leap into the skylight. Beneath the skylight was a small loft with some basic furniture. Straight ahead from the skylight, a white, fleshless skeletal figure leaned on a table, a decayed quill in its hand, and scattered papers on the floor. The writing on them was blurred, but they seemed to be some play scripts. This is indeed rare, a fleshless skeleton! Song Jian couldnt help but take a second look at the skull on the table. Though the city was filled with all sorts of monsters, most were zombies, still maintaining rotten flesh and skin. Upon seeing the skeleton, Song Jian was reminded of the gigantic skeletal giant he once saw walking through the city center, akin to a skyscraper. Crack- An odd sound echoed in the quiet loft. Song Jians gaze sharpened as he turned towards the skull. The skull, which was initially face-down, had twisted to one side. Just as Song Jian looked over, its right index finger trembled slightly. Is it coming back to life? Song Jian drew the Guardians Sword and lunged forward, slashing the sword towards the skulls neck. Click- The skulls left hand strangely flipped up and grabbed the blade, blocking the attack, but its body remained still on the table. At this point, a blood gauge and its attributes slowly appeared above the skull. LV10 Mutated Skeleton (Normal), Vitality Points: 4.00/800, Traits: Super Resilient, Dark Energy Just a level 10 normal monster. It scared me for a moment! Song Jian was always cautious around unusually looking monsters, fearing he might encounter a boss with special abilities. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian abruptly withdrew his longsword, his figure darting forward as if teleporting. The blade violently cleaved down on the mutated skeletons spine. This time, its claw reached out for nothing, its backbone taking a harsh strike. Clang- The collision sounded dull, almost as if he had struck gold or jade. As he unleashed this skill, Song Jian suddenly seemed to feel a powerful surge of energy within him, propelling his own body. He swiftly twisted and almost as if teleporting, rushed to the mutated skeletons left side, his sword sweeping horizontally towards its skull. Clang- Another resounding thud was heard. On the milky-white surface of the skull, a white mark remained. At this moment, the mutated skeleton seemed to have just awakened, attempting to rise to its feet. It was dazzled by the two blows, a harsh strike to the head causing it to lose its balance and stagger to the right. It extended its right hand and grabbed hold of the backrest of a chair to steady itself. But the chair, long decayed, crumbled into a pile of wood dust with a creak, and the mutated skeleton tumbled to the ground. Thud- Two eerie green flames were burning in the skeletons eye sockets. The scent of fresh flesh The mutated skeleton was suddenly engulfed by a green flame, preparing to rise, Song Jians Broken Wing Dance third stage had already been triggered. He leapt high into the air, his hands gripping the sword, and slashed down with all his might; Boom! The whole tower swayed slightly as the sword dispersed the green flame on the mutated skeletons surface and plunged into its shoulder, the blade lodged in its bones. Bang! The mutated skeleton suddenly extended its right hand and forcefully pushed Song Jians chest, flinging him three to four meters away. Song Jian rolled a couple times on the ground before standing up. On his zombie leader armor, there was a palm print half an inch deep. This blow had directly drained Song Jian of over sixty Vitality Points. Is this the defense and attack power of a standard-level 10 creature? System, is there some misunderstanding with the standard creature term? Song Jian couldnt help but spit out blood. After coughing up the coagulated blood, his chest felt a little relieved. While losing over sixty Vitality Points would seem a lot to other players, to Song Jian, it was only a tenth of his Vitality Points. Moreover, his Vitality Points recovery rate had increased by 300% recovering twenty-three Vitality Points per second. He would be at full health soon. Click click click- Slowly getting up, the mutated skeleton charged at Song Jian, the spine-chilling sound of its bones grinding against each other echoed in the air. Eye of Death! A silvery vertical pupil slowly opened in the center of his forehead, and a silver light column instantly targeted the skeletons head. Consecutive damage scrolled above the skeletons skull. For a moment, the mutated skeleton was restrained, its Vitality Points visibly diminishing rapidly; Seconds later, the mutated skeleton emitted a harsh shriek, bursting into flames, and turned into a pile of black ash. No matter how high the defense, or the attack, the Vitality Points are still that of a standard-level 10 creature! said Song Jian, as the silvery vertical pupil on his forehead slowly closed, leaving only a faint silver line: A standard creature simply cannot withstand the Eye of Death. It will be killed instantly! Among the black ashes that the mutated skeleton had turned into, three to four items were scattered around. Song Jian didnt pick them up, instead, he sat down to recover his Spirit Points. Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Chapter 219: The Golden Jar Chapter 219: Chapter 219: The Golden Jar Translator: 549690339 After recovering his Spirit Points to over 80%, Song Jian approached the items dropped by the monster. It was a mutated skeleton. Although it was just a level 10 ordinary monster, the items it dropped were quite good. First, there was a blue-quality weapon, which even came with a skill C it could be considered a small top-quality item. [Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow] (Blue): One-handed weapon, Attack: 22-48, Fire damage +3, Agility +2. Special effect 1: Triple Shot (active), consecutively launches three crossbow bolts at the target, with the first dealing 110% physical damage, the second 90% physical damage, and the third 60% physical damage; Skill cooldown: 10 seconds; Special effect 2: Infinite Ammo: The weapon can automatically generate crossbow bolts; Usage requirement: Level 10; Can it be taken out of the game: No Aside from slightly low damage, this weapons other attributes were top quality, almost comparable to a silver-quality item. Although Song Jians attack damage would be reduced by 80% when using this crossbow, it could be equipped in the secondary weapon slot to enjoy the attribute bonuses, and it would also be very handy for luring monsters. Song Jian equipped it in his secondary weapon slot, finally raising his Agility attribute to double digits, reaching 11 points. Of the remaining three items, one was a white-quality necklace, another was a material, and there was also a small pile of Doomsday Coins. Getting a blue equipment and a white equipment from a level 10 ordinary monster could already be considered a pleasant surprise. [Frost Skeleton Necklace] (White): Necklace, Defense increase by 10%, additional Spirit Points recovery +2. Usage requirement: Level 10; Can it be taken out of the game: No [Bone Powder] (White): Material, can be used to make potions, usage requirement: Possess potion-making skill; [Doomsday Coins] (56): Currency, can be used to purchase items in the game; An item that could recover Spirit Points was a rare piece of equipment among rare pieces. Since entering the game, Song Jian rarely came across items that could recover Spirit Points. Besides the Devouring Belt in his possession, this would be the second item that could recover Spirit Points. Naturally, he put it on his neck without hesitation. As for the Bone Powder, although it was a material for making potions, without the corresponding formula, he didnt know what kind of potion it could be used for, so he could only put it in his inventory for now. Although the Doomsday Coins werent many, not every humanoid monster dropped them, so it was still a pleasant surprise. System: Your level has increased to 11, you gained one skill point. Song Jians Experience Points had long been stuck at level 10, 99%, and after becoming a Sword Controller, the level limit was removed. A level 10 monster was enough to raise him to level 11. He checked his skill bar, and at this time, all his active skills proficiency was not maxed, so he could only add the skill point to a passive skill. However, these basic passive skills could be improved through daily practice, so using the skill point on them felt a bit wasteful. In the end, Song Jian could only add this skill point to his natural talent skill Thick-skinned, raising it to level 8. At level 8 Thick-skinned, his defense was increased by 2%, resistance by 1%, damage forcibly reduced by 11 points, and there was a slight increase in resistance to negative effects such as taunts, charms, corpse poison, paralysis, and dizziness. However, these improvements could not be seen in the data. Just after adding the skill point, Song Jians gaze suddenly fell on his active skills, and an idea surfaced in his mind, his face full of regret. I, Im such a pig! Song Jian cursed. Both Earth Teeth Assault and Kick skills consumed Vitality Points, but now that Song Jian recovered 23 Vitality Points per second, he could fully withstand the consumption of these two skills. He could use them to increase his proficiency as long as the cooldown time was over. As for the Sword Finger skill, it consumed Invisible Sword Qi, which recovered extremely quickly. A hundred Invisible Sword Qi points, even if fully consumed, could be fully restored in just a few seconds. It was effortless to improve. The newly learned sword skill Broken Wing Dance consumed Spirit Points, and he could practice it intermittently as long as he ensured his Spirit Points remained above 80%. With this thought, Song Jian lifted his left hand, and a silver Sword Qi burst forth, directly piercing a bookcase in front of him. Next, he kicked his right foot forward, and a white light enveloped his right foot. Accompanied by a soft breaking sound, the white light flashed and disappeared. Seeing that the proficiency of both skills increased by one point, Song Jian regretted so much that he wanted to bang his head against the wall. Forget it, its not too late to start practicing now! Song Jian shook his head and continued to explore. There was only one mutated skeleton in this attic. After killing it, Song Jian slowly began to search the place. In this game, acquiring items was not limited to defeating monsters. Searching for supplies was also an important method of acquiring items in the game. Drawers, wardrobes, boxes, and even under the bed, Song Jian carefully searched every spot, and though he did not come up empty-handed, the items he found were not very useful to him. A firearms attachment, a 2x scope, and a miscellaneous item, a nail clipper. This nail clipper has the property of being able to be taken out of the game, but what use would that be for me? It even takes up one of my carry-out slots! Song Jian looked at the two items he discovered and couldnt help but chuckle ruefully. At least the 2x scope could be sold for some money, but this nail clipper is this a joke? After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian didnt throw away the nail clipper. Instead, he stored it in his inventory. Currently, he not only has a Storage Ring but also a backpack, so the storage slots were fairly open. If he really couldnt fit all the items, this nail clipper would certainly be among the things he would casually discard. After finishing his search, Song Jian came to a corner of the attic. On the floor here, there was a rectangular metal cover locked in place. This should be the passage to the theater! Song Jian broke the rotten padlock and threw it aside, then opened the metal cover. Below was a short flight of stairs leading to a slightly larger spacious room. This room seemed to be the backstage makeup room of the theater. There was a large mirror embedded in the wall, occupying half the wall, and below was a row of dressing tables. Directly across from the dressing tables were a row of dilapidated sofas. The large mirror seemed to have been struck by something, with a large chunk broken off, and a crack extending from the center to both sides, dividing the mirror into two halves. Numerous smaller cracks branched out from this central crack, creating countless tiny fragments. On the dressing table beneath the mirror, in the center, there was a pale golden jar. On the surface of the jar, twisted and deformed faces were drawn. These faces seemed to be enduring immense pain as they contorted and wailed, becoming completely misshapen. There were numerous faces, large and small, which looked quite eerie and made onlookers feel uneasy. Song Jian slowly approached the pale golden jar. Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Sniper Skill Stone Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Sniper Skill Stone Translator: 549690339 This was a pale gold porcelain jar, covered in gold foil, with countless twisted faces of agony etched upon it. From a distance, it gave off an eerie feeling. Anyone with a fear of crowds would undoubtedly feel nauseous upon seeing it. Song Jian leisurely walked towards the porcelain jar. The closer he got to it, the stronger the sense of danger he felt in his heart. There was also a bone-chilling feeling that wrapped around him, as if what lay before him werent a porcelain jar, but a massive, thousand-year-old chunk of ice. Maybe this is a treasure chest in the game, capable of yielding good loot! Song Jians eyes were gleaming, his mind filled with visions of silver-grade and gold-grade treasures. Upon closer observation, there was a rigid look in his eyes, as if he were being pulled forward by some unseen force. Stepping up to the dressing table, Song Jian extended his hand towards the porcelain jar. Hisss- Smoke resembling human faces wafted from the jar. Each face was screaming in torment as it seemed to bear an endless pain. They had already shattered. Come, join us, join us, join Im free, Im free, Im so hungry Kill you all, kill all, kill all A cacophony of screams and roars filled Song Jians ears, as if a vast crowd surrounded him, relentlessly yelling, irritating him, and causing his eyes to gradually fill with bloodshot veins. Groups of face-shaped dark smoke floated above the porcelain jar, repeatedly merging, biting, and swallowing each other. Eventually, they formed into one horrendous and resentful face, staring intently at Song Jian. Song Jians head was throbbing with pain, his chest felt as if a boulder was pressing against it. He tried to vomit but couldnt. Wave after wave of psychic attacks, like tidal surges, came crashing against him. Just as he was about to succumb, about to break down, a burst of cool energy emerged in his mind, instantaneously dispelling all negative energy. Song Jian regained his consciousness, panting heavily. His face was covered in sweat. Just now, he had faced a brush with death, and had almost lost his sanity! Looking up at that ferocious face, a trace of murderous intent flickered in Song Jians eyes. He lifted his left hand. Swipe- A streak of silver Sword Qi whizzed towards the floating face. The horrific face curled up at the corners of its mouth, with a look of mockery passed in its eyes: Your attack is ineffective, mortal, offer up your body, let me Whoosh- The silver Sword Qi flashed past, splitting the face in half. Dense smoke rose from the fractured wounds. The face looked horrified: How is this possible Puff The face turned into a cloud of dark smoke, wildly writhing in mid-air, as if trying to reform itself. However, it eventually dissipated. The chilling and bone-piercing feeling gradually faded, and the golden light that radiated from the surface of the porcelain jar dimmed. Crack- A crack appeared on the surface of the porcelain jar, followed by the sound of shattering. The entire surface of the porcelain jar was like a spiders web, covered in cracks. A sense of decay wafted from within the jar. Bang- The porcelain jar suddenly exploded, spewing out a heap of grey-black powder. This feels like the ashes left after the monsters die? Song Jian looked in confusion at the powder that continued to flow out. This time, he gained no benefits. Instead, he almost lost his life, leaving Song Jian a bit vexed. Swoosh, swoosh- As the porcelain jar exploded, the grey-black powder flowed out non-stop, trickling from the dressing table to the floor. Song Jian began searching other pieces of furniture in the room, possible sources of hidden items. One bottle of mineral water, one bag of chips, nothing else! Song Jian shook his head, stashing these two items into his inventory. Resources in the newbie zones were running thin. Only these high-level areas still had food and drinks. Back in newbie zones, these items that were essential for survival had started to slightly increase in price. I should scout other dressing rooms. Maybe I can find some good loot! As Song Jian was about to leave, he glanced unintentionally at the dressing table and noticed a flicker of light from the shattered jars ashes. Huh, theres something inside! Song Jians eyes lit up. He walked swiftly towards the porcelain jar, now reduced to a pedestal, and dug into the black ashes twice. He then pulled out a stone that shimmered with a silvery glow. It was a stone in opalescent white, semi-transparent, with a surface that was as smooth as pebbles. Engraved in the stone was the character for skill. What is this Holding the stone, Song Jian furrowed his brows. This was his first encounter with such an object, leaving him somewhat bewildered. However, the attributes of the stone soon appeared before his eyes. Sniper Skill Stone: Fatal Blow; Learning Requirements: Sniper class, Level 15; Usage effect: Once used, learn the skill, Fatal Blow. Fatal Blow: At the cost of 80% Vitality Points, deal 280% critical damage to the target, additionally, hit enemys vitals to stack extra damage on critical hits. A skill stone for snipers? This skill is a bit scary. A one-shot kill from a kilometer away must be a core skill for the sniper profession. As expected from Fatal Blow, it is indeed fatal! Song Jian was a bit astounded. This skill stone was extremely precious. With such severe damage output, it gave even Song Jian pause, fearing he might get one-shotted. As for other players with only a hundred or two hundreds of Vitality Points? I cant sell this skill even if it rots in my warehouse! Song Jian tightly clutched the skill stone. After pondering for a while, he put it into his inventory. Even though he found a valuable item, it brought little immediate benefit to Song Jian. After leaving the dressing room, he thoroughly searched all the other dressing rooms backstage of the theatre. He found a lot of food and water, as well as some ingredients for making medicine. With his portable medicine crafting station, Song Jian managed to create three high-quality Weakness Potions. Through a corridor, he pushed open a half-broken wooden door to enter a spacious front hall. As far as he could see, the hall was probably over two thousand square meters in size. There were over a thousand seats in front of the stage, although many of them were now in disrepair. Ribbit, ribbit- A series of low croaks resonated throughout the hall. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, noticing that under the seats of the hall, many monsters were sound asleep. These monsters looked like eight or nine-year-old children, dressed in simple dirty gray clothes, badly torn. Behind them were large black bat wings, making them look like giant bats. Zombie Bats, all of them are Zombie Bats! Song Jian was startled and quickly retreated. Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Regional Plot Task Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Regional Plot Task Translator: 549630339 Seeing so many bat-winged zombies. Song Jians heart skipped a beat, recalling the scene from that night. Even though these bat-winged zombies were level 10 elite bosses, the sight of a hundred of them flying low through the sky was absolutely terrifying. That night, Song Jian had seen numerous level 15 and even level 20 elite bosses fall under the bat-winged zombies onslaught and become their food. Just as Song Jian stepped onto the stage and prepared to retreat, he suddenly heard a cold, mechanical voice in his ear. Warning: You have entered a sensitive area, and the areas plot will begin!11 Warning: There is a Skill Book Stele in this area. Kill all the monsters in the entire theater to activate it. The stele will be available for 10 minutes, and you can purchase Skill Books that appear on it! Warning: You will automatically accept this task and cannot refuse. Fifteen seconds after accepting the task, all the monsters in the entire theater will launch an incessant offensive against you. Please be prepared! Tip: After the task starts, the entire theater will become a special structure, prohibiting other players from entering in any form and preventing you from leaving in any form until the stele appears. After 15 minutes, you can choose to leave. If you leave the special structure, the task will fail, the Skill Book Stele will disappear, and you will no longer be able to obtain this task here in the future! System: You have accepted a regional plot task, which will begin in fifteen seconds! System: Fifteen-second countdown begins: 15, 14,13, A regional plot task? Is it only available to the first person who enters here? Song Jian was puzzled. Glancing at the dense crowd of at least a hundred bat-winged zombies in the hall, he felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. Fortunately, these bat-winged zombies were only level 10 ordinary monsters, not elite bosses like the ones he had seen that night. Seeing their childlike bodies, Song Jian assumed it was because they hadnt fully grown yet. LV10 Bat-Winged Zombie (Young), Vitality Points: 550/1100, Traits: Flight, Strong Poison; Skills: Bite, Dive These bat-winged zombies were just level 10 ordinary monsters, but their attributes and skills were powerful. Although not as formidable as elite bosses, they were much stronger than regular level 10 zombies. The fifteen-second countdown ended quickly, and all the bat-winged zombies opened their blood-red eyes at the same time, staring at Song Jian. A hundred bloodthirsty red eyes stared at Song Jian, making him feel a tingling sensation on his scalp, as he slowly moved towards the backstage passageway. It was impossible for him to fight so many monsters in an open area. If he wanted to achieve victory, he had to rely on terrain. The passageway leading from the stage to the backstage could only fit two or three people side by side, giving him a distinct advantage over fighting the bat-winged zombies on the open stage. Moreover, Song Jian could retreat while fighting, and if he felt overwhelmed, he could hide in the loft he had entered the theater through. As long as he held the entrance, he could endure until the fifteen minutes were up. However, this would be his last resort. Until the very end, Song Jian wouldnt choose to hide in the loft and let the task fail. Plop! All the bat-winged zombies took to the air and attacked Song Jian. It looked like a massive wave of dark clouds rushing towards him. Seeing the swarming bat-winged zombies, Song Jians eyes lit up, and he took out a T-11 high-explosive grenade from his inventory, pulled the pin, and threw it at them. Boom! A loud explosion ripped through the crowd of bat-winged zombies, instantly sweeping away dozens of them. A large row of damage numbers appeared, creating a dizzying display. Ten-plus bat-winged zombies received critical damage, showing damage figures of over six hundred points above their heads and were instantly killed. They transformed into black ashes floating down from the sky. Many other bat-winged zombies lost half of their Vitality Points, their bodies drenched in blood and emitting painful screams. Some bat-winged zombies even caught fire, flying around in pain and causing other bat-winged zombies to stay away from their burning companions. Killing more than a dozen bat-winged zombies gave Song Jian a small boost in his Experience Points. He then took out a bottle of Weakness Potion and threw it at the nearest bat- winged zombie. Without checking the effect of the Weakness Potion, Song Jian turned and ran towards the passage behind him. What a pity. I only managed to make one high-explosive grenade. If 1 had three or five of them, it would be easy to wipe out these monsters! Furthermore, killing all these monsters would be enough to raise my level by one. Song Jian lamented as he ran. The T-11 high-explosive grenade was quite powerful, dealing 300 points of area damage to targets within a five-meter range and having a chance to inflict an additional 150 points of fire damage. If in the center of the explosion, there was a high chance of critical damage; the more densely packed the monsters, the better its effect. It was indeed a powerful tool for slaying monsters. But the success rate of crafting high-explosive grenades was low C even ten sets of materials might not guarantee the creation of one, and the materials required were numerous and challenging to gather. Otherwise, Song Jian could have mass-produced them and quickly reached the highest level possible. Upon reaching the passageway, Song Jian turned around, wielding the Guardians Sword, and stood one meter away from the entrance, waiting quietly. In no time, several bat-winged zombies covered in Weakness Potion rushed in, attacking Song Jian without hesitation. With a sudden forward thrust of the longsword in his hand, Song Jian pierced the head of the foremost bat-winged zombie, flung its lifeless body backward, and hit several others. Broken Wing Dance! With a soft shout, Song Jian lunged forward, his body slashing heavily into a bat-winged zombie covered in Weakness Potion, instantly cutting the half-health monster in half. Blood rained down on him. Buzz! A faint sound echoed, and a milky-white light shield appeared around Song Jians body, blocking the attacks of the approaching bat-winged zombies. The second stage of Broken Wing Dance was activated, and in the narrow passage, Song Jian could only move forward. At this point, he had reached the entrance of the passage, and if he continued forward, he would be in the middle of the swarm of monsters. Undaunted, he charged ahead, his longsword piercing another bat-winged zombie. Then, Song Jian leaped high into the air and struck down forcefully. With a bang, his sword smashed into a bat-winged zombies head, splitting it open like a watermelon. A shockwave spread in all directions, sweeping away the other bat-winged zombies that were within range. The damage numbers continued to rise as Song Jian retreated back into the passage. Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Translator: 549690339 The Broken Wing Dance skill, featuring impressive damage, mobility, and a powerful third-stage attack that can control opponents, can paralyze anyone hit by its energy wave, throwing them into the air. Its a versatile move that can be used for both offensive and defensive tactics. Splash- Upon seeing Song Jian retreat to a backstage corridor, the bat-winged zombies swarmed in, screaming. They piled on top of one another, desperate to squeeze into the tight space. They seem to have lost any sense of self-awareness Song Jian frowned, looking at the chaotic red eyes of the bat-winged zombies, filled with fury and a thirst for blood. Attack! Song Jian advanced instead of retreating, standing his ground in the corridor. He swung his sword, chopping at the monsters rushing towards him. These creatures had claws as sharp as metal. The tips of their claws gleamed with a green light. They launched themselves from the air at a furious speed, and any neglect on Song Jians part would result in them managing to land a blow. Thud- The Vitality Points of the bat-winged zombies were slashed to zero one by one. They burned in mid-air, dissipating into a cloud of black smoke accompanied by a pitiful scream, only leaving some black ash floating in the air. Sword Finger! A three-meter-long silver sword light suddenly flashed and stabbed forward, piercing the bodies of six or seven bat-winged zombies like kebabs. Plop Plop Plop- The bodies of three bat-winged zombies exploded, turning into black smoke and breaking apart. The rest were heavily injured, struggling on the ground of the corridor, their bodies continuously emitting black smoke. Song Jian fought as he retreated, quickly killing three to four dozen bat-winged zombies. The other zombies didnt hesitate in the face of their comrades death, throwing themselves at Song Jian one after another. Despite his vitality points recovering at a rate of twenty-three per second, Song Jians vitality points kept dropping. The bat-winged zombies attacks were all highly toxic. Each hit resulted in a burning pain at the wound site. System: Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted 55 points of damage on you, with an additional 15 points of Toxic Damage; your talent skill Thick Skin has activated, reducing 12 points of damage and immunizing against the Toxic Damage. After considering your physical condition and equipment defense, the Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted a final damage of 24 points on you. System: Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted 59 points of damage on you, with an additional 15 points of Toxic Damage; your talent skill Thick Skin has activated, reducing 12 points of damage and immunizing against the Toxic Damage. After considering your physical condition and equipment defense, the Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted a final damage of 28 points on you. Such combat prompts were falling like a waterfall, startling Song Jian. His talent skill was really powerful; it immunized him against every instance of Toxic Damage. Otherwise, Song Jian would have long since retreated, instead of standing his ground in the corridor, fighting against three to four bat-winged zombies. Soon, he reached the end of the corridor, which led to a hallway lined with dressing rooms. Song Jian retreated towards the dressing room he first entered, which had a staircase to the attic. If he couldnt hold them off, he would have to retreat to the attic and block the entrance. A thick layer of black ash now covered the corridor, with more than fifty bat-winged zombies dead. Among the black ash, various glowing items floated about. These were the items dropped by the bat-winged zombies that Song Jian had no time to collect. In actuality, this quest isnt designed for solo players but for a combat squad. Only with a well-organized and fully-equipped squad could one potentially block the suicidal onslaught of so many bat-winged zombies using this corridor. But unexpectedly, Song Jian, with his extraordinary vitality recovery rate and strong attacks, couldnt go as far as a full-fledged combat squad, but he came close. Relying on his strategy of retreat and fight, he managed to eliminate nearly half of the bat-winged zombies. The rest couldnt inflict fatal damage on him. As long as he had enough time, Song Jian believed he could wipe them all out before his Vitality Points run out. The speed of his Vitality Points depletion was very slow. At this moment, Song Jian still had more than 300 Vitality Points. If it were someone else, they would have hidden in a narrow place by now. But, Song Jian had killed fifty to sixty bat-winged zombies. Phew, that was refreshing! Song Jian wiped the jet-black blood splattered on his forehead, surprisingly a smile crept onto his face. Whoosh- He was hit hard on the shoulder again. Although he was immune to the poisonous damage, the moment he was attacked, he felt a burning pain in his shoulder, as if something was scorching and corroding the wound. The durability of the Zombie Leaders Armor also appeared, its durability had now dropped to 28/56. This made Song Jian a little worried. This piece of Zombie Leaders Armor was a minor masterpiece, and its a set with gloves that came with set-increased attributes. Once the armor is damaged, not only will he lose the attributes of an upper garment but the 3-point strength attribute bonus the set provides would disappear as well. That would be somewhat unbearable. Broken Wing Dance! Seeing that the cooldown of the sword skill Broken Wing Dance had ended, Song Jian immediately released this skill. With the Devouring Belt and Frost Skeleton Necklace, as long as Song Jian didnt expend high-consuming skills like Eye Kill, his Spirit Points would consistently remain above 90%. Phew, No more, 1 must replenish some Vitality Points, otherwise, its not sustainable. Even if 1 reach the attic, they will drain me to death! After casting the skill, Song Jian retreated. He checked his Vitality Points, which had dropped from over three hundred to just over two hundred and eighty. For others, more than two hundred Vitality Points might be their total, but for Song Jian, he had already reached a very dangerous zone. Blood Pool Summoning Skill! Song Jian murmured, and a Hexagram Magic Array materialized under his feet centered around him; Whoosh- A flock of Blood Ravens flew out of the Magic Array. Average level of the thirty-odd Blood Ravens was around five. Their sudden appearance startled the bat-winged zombies. Those that were about to pounce on Song Jian also halted, but they resumed their charge at the realization of the Blood Ravens strength; Level five Blood Ravens were no match for these bat-winged zombies, plus, bat-winged zombies could fly, nullifying the only advantage Blood Ravens had. However, Song Jian had not summoned the Blood Ravens to resist the bat-winged zombies C a mere few seconds distraction would suffice. The Blood Ravens were obliterated one by one by the bat-winged zombies, turning into splattered blood, dyeing the entire corridor in red. The sweet nauseating smell of blood filled the surroundings. The Blood Ravens bought Song Jian six seconds of recovery time, restoring his Vitality Points to over four hundred. As one by one the Blood Ravens were obliterated, red zombies emerged from the Hexagram Magic Array. Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Skill Stele Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Skill Stele Translator: 549690339 | Blood Ravens filled the sky, yet they were under siege by the bat-winged zombies. Periodic bursts of blood plasma were seen, and within the Hexagram Array, the figures of red zombies began to appear. These creatures were blood beasts called Blood Zombies, produced by the Blood Pool after being upgraded to the second level. These Blood Zombies, like the Blood Ravens, could kill monsters to level up. However, their maximum level was much higher than the Blood Ravens, reaching up to level ten. The Blood Zombies had not been around for long, so none of them had reached level ten. The highest among them was level six, while the lowest was only level three. All blood beasts would return to the Blood Pool to grow again once they died, and their levels would directly drop to level one. To regain their original levels, it would take considerable effort. T he blood beasts could level up in two ways. One was by killing monsters to gain Experience Points, and the other was through time C their levels would automatically increase over time. However, the latter method was time-consuming and greatly dependent on the level of the Blood Pool. T he Blood Zombies were considerably stronger than the Blood Ravens. As soon as they left the Magic Array, they roared and rushed towards the bat-winged zombies. Despite their lower levels, the Blood Zombies managed to fight on par with their enemies for a short period. While a Blood Raven could be defeated with two hits, each Blood Zombie would need to be hit about five or six times by the bat-winged zombies before it was killed. Song Jian smiled slightly as he watched his vitality points about to be fully restored. He then charged towards the bat-winged zombies. In just over ten seconds, the thirty Blood Zombies had been reduced to only seven or eight. Even though their vitality was drained, they had managed to buy time for Song Jian to recover. They had also managed to kill three or four of the bat-winged zombies. In contrast to the Blood Ravens, the Blood Zombies had certainly enhanced their combat power several times over. Sword Finger! Swish- A silver sword light about three meters long swept across and instantly bisected seven or eight bat-winged zombies. The bats screamed in pain and turned into black ash, sending a chill through the remaining bat-winged zombies and in the blink of an eye, Song Jian had charged into the hordes of bat-winged zombies, causing carnage. Weakness Potion! Bang! Another wealmess potion was thrown at the bat-winged zombies. As it shattered, a green powdery mist enveloped all the bat-winged zombies within six meters. The green particles seemed to burrow under their skin and entered their bodies through their mouths and nostrils. Suddenly, a greyish aura spread amongst the afflicted zombies. The potion caused thirty points of actual damage and reduced the armor defense of all enemies within its range by 35% for 65 seconds. Many bat-winged zombies turned into black ash before they could shake off the weakening effect. Kill! Kill! Kill! In his frenzied state, Song Jian charged around the hordes of bat-winged zombies without any regard for his defense as the bat-winged zombies claws left marks on his armor. The battle lasted for half an hour, with all the Blood Zombies killed and returned to the Blood Pool. Song Jian, completely exhausted, started laughing heartily amidst the black ashes and loot scattered around. He sat on the floor, leaning on his long sword. System: You have successfully completed the regional plot task, and the evaluation of the main task has been upgraded! System: The Professional Skill Book Stele will appear in three minutes, and its appearance time is ten minutes. Please prepare! System: The Professional Skill Book Stele only exists for ten minutes and will disappear after ten minutes. During this period, you cannot leave the regional plot task area, or the stele will disappear immediately! Song Jian struggled to his feet and began picking up the spoils of the battle scattered on the ground. All these items were dropped by level-ten monsters even their materials were more valuable than those dropped by previous monsters. He continued along the corridor, collecting items all the way onto the stage. Song Jians bag was filled, six slots of his Storage Ring were also occupied, with only the green-quality Postal Bag remaining empty. Sixty-four white-quality materials, thirteen green-quality materials, three summon card of bat-winged zombies, more than six hundred Doomsday Coins, one Vampiric Scroll, one Attack Scroll, haha, its well worth it! Song Jian looked at the items in his bag and an excited look flashed across his face. White-quality materials of the same type could occupy one slot, while green-quality materials had to be separately stored from the white ones, even if they were of the same type. This was why Song Jians bag was full. The summon cards of bat-winged zombies occupied one slot, and the Vampiric Scroll and Attack Scroll each took up one slot. After picking up the loot, Song Jian went to the spacious stage. At this point, countless shimmering dots of light, like fireflies, were dancing in the air, continuously merging towards the center to form a light pillar more than three meters high. The light pillar was emitting a soft glow, which got brighter as more dots of light joined. Looking at the time, two minutes had passed, and the Professional Skill Book Stele was about to appear. As more and more light converged on rhe pillar, it grew brighter and more intense. Eventually, Song Jian had to cover his eyes to avoid being blinded. Soon, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: The Professional Skill Book Stele has appeared, please select and purchase quickly. The stele will disappear in ten minutes! The light vanished in an instant, and Song Jian lowered his hand. Before him stood a three-meter tall cyan stele. This stele, carved from cyan stone, was wider at the bottom and tapered upward with complex magical patterns on its surface. Energy was flowing through these patterns, flickering in and out of sight. Song Jian stepped forward quickly, reached out his right hand and touched the surface of the stele. Instantly, a three by three grid appeared before his eyes. Each grid was occupied by a skill book. Song Jian had a cheerful smile on his face as he carefully looked at the contents of the nine skill books. The Professional Skill Book Stele was essentially a hidden store that only sold skill books for various professions. These books included skills for over ten thousand professions, from unique to common, each with dozens of skills. Finding a skill book for ones own profession from the vast number of skills was like finding a needle in a haystack. Soon, the smile on Song Jians face gradually faded and he looked somewhat distressed. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Chapter 224 Rapid Sword Chapter 224: Chapter 224 Rapid Sword Translator: 549690339 These are all skill books for other professions! After scanning the nine squares carefully, Song Jian couldnt help but frown. These nine skill books were: Warriors Fierce Strike, Holy Shields Charge Shield Strike, Demon Hunters Night Vision, Shamans Bloodthirst, Archers Triple Shot, Demolition Mans Fast Placement, Elemental Mages Great Fireball, Genetic Warriors Bloodline Potential, Wolf Riders Beast Perception. Not a single one was about Swordman or Sword Controller. Song Jian felt quite disappointed. He had put in so much effort to complete the regional task, but the reward, the skill book in the stone tablet, didnt contain a single book he could use. He couldnt help but think System, are you joking with me? Although these skill books were pricey, and with Song Jians current wealth, he could only afford three or four of them. But, if he were to put these books on the market, theyd fetch a return of multiple times their original cost. Even so, he still felt frustrated. Just then, a system notification appeared in front of Song Jian; System: You have completed the regional plot task and received the right to reconfigure the skill book. The system detects a silver quality skill stone in your inventory. By adding the skill stone, the quality of the next skill book reset can be improved. I have a chance for reconfiguration? Song Jians eyes lit up, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart. The last bit about adding a skill stone made Song Jian hesitate. The skill stone in his inventory was of silver quality and seemed to be a core skill for a sniper. If he wasted it and the value of the skill book obtained was less than the value of the skill stone, wouldnt he be losing out? It wasnt a small decision, considering Song Jians current wealth, he wouldnt be able to buy many skill books. After struggling for a while, Song Jian gritted his teeth and took out the silver quality skill stone. Ill take the risk. Replace it! A silver light flashed, and the nine squares kept changing rapidly. At the same time, the skill stone in Song Jians hands turned into a stream of light and flew into the nine squares. Soon, each of the nine squares released a silver light simultaneously. What, have the nine skill books been promoted to silver quality? Song Jian was dumbstruck, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the sky right on top of his head. Damn, Im short of money! At this moment, Song Jian suddenly remembered the Doomsday Coins in his inventory. He only had a few thousand coins. With this small amount of money, the most he could afford was probably just one silver-quality skill book. It seemed like he was going to take a loss this time! If 1 had known Wait, system, are you playing with me? Song Jian sighed heavily, looking as if he was wronged. Soon, the changes in the nine squares stopped, and nine skill books, each emitting a silver light, appeared before Song Jian. Enhanced Stealth, Overlords Lifting Ceremony, Backfire Gun, Fear Technique Song Jian nervously went through the books. These skills were all of silver quality and appeared to be core skills of their respective professions. They were extremely powerful. Finally, Song Jians eyes lit up, Rapid Sword! Finally, amongst the nine skill books, a Sword Controller skill appeared. Skill Book: Rapid Sword, after use, you can master the Rapid Sword skill. User requirement: Sword Controller. Song Jian checked the price of this book and almost cried out loud; If 1 buy this book, 1 will only have one Doomsday Coin left in my pocket. System, are you determining prices based on how much money 1 have? Song Jian blurted out. The price was indeed very eccentric C both whole and fractional values. It felt like the price was chosen randomly! After purchasing the book and looking at the silver light emanating from it, Song Jian immediately chose to use it. Immediately, the skill book turned into a silver light and entered Song Jians forehead. Rapid Sword(Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After activation, the speed of using sword-type weapons increases by 35%, this effect lasts for 5 seconds, skill cooldown time: 60 seconds; This skill was simple and brutal. It simply increased ones attack speed. However, the extent of the improvement was astonishing. A 35% increase in attack speed meant that if previously three slices could be made, now four could be accomplished. Why was the Evil Warding Sword Skill so powerful? Why was the Sunflower Treasure Book the top martial arts book in the world? Wasnt it because they were fast? Before the other side could react, you could already kill them. How would they defend against that? Among all martial arts skills, any defence can be broken, except for speed! Hey, is the cooldown time of Rapid Sword a bit too long? 1 minute for just 5 seconds of action. Will 1 be called Fast Gun, or rather, Fast Sword in the future? Oh right, this should be considered a form of Sword Skill, right? Song Jian suddenly remembered, and quickly opened the task bar to check the main task. Alright, alright! Song Jian was relieved. The main task indicated that he has acquired three sets of sword skills. It seemed like Rapid Sword was also included in the list of the main tasks sword skill requirement. After activating the Rapid Sword effect for a try, Song Jian swung his long sword, and indeed, his attack speed was much faster. The Broken Wing Dance skill, which had a three-stage attack, each stage had a speed-enhancing effect. With the addition of Rapid Sword, the power of the Broken Wing Dance was significantly increased. He cast a regretful look at the other eight skill books on the Skill Stone Stele. These were all silver-quality skills. If he could buy them all and resell them on the radio, he could earn at least tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. What a pity! After 10 minutes, the Stele began to emit a white light again. When the light reached its peak, the Stele turned into a pillar of light, and then the pillar of light turned into countless crystalline light points. The light points then slowly vanished. The entire process was the exact opposite of the appearance of the Stele. Just then, Song Jian heard a faint voice from outside. Master Lin, I just saw lights glittering inside this theater. There must be something good, lets search carefully, maybe well find something unexpected. Be careful, many monsters are reported here, and they move in groups. Last time a squad rushed in recklessly and was completely wiped out! Dont be afraid, well just lure those monsters out if need be. You all saw the light just now, didnt you? If youre scared of death, you wouldnt crave treasures! Song Jian saw several faint figures moving around the window. It seemed that they had seen the disappearing light from the Stele earlier and wanted to explore inside. Not wanting to run into these players, Song Jian set off towards the backstage, planning to return the same way he came. However, at this moment, a crisp shattering sound came from behind him. The players had smashed the window of the theater and were about to jump in. Master Lin, theres someone in the theater. I just saw someone running backstage! One man standing by the window shouted. Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Goblin Merchant Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Goblin Merchant Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing that someone was actually inside the theater, Lin Dongs face darkened. The sudden burst of light from the theater had attracted one of their team members who had been out hunting monsters in the street. The others hadnt noticed the theater, but an archer resting and recovering his Vitality Points caught a glimpse of the light and called out loudly. Lin Dongs team consisted of five people, and upon seeing the light in the theater, they thought it might be some kind of treasure. They quickly abandoned their monster hunting in the street and began to surround the theater. In fact, this theater in the Level-io monster area was quite well-known. Previously, a team of three had tried to enter it to search for supplies, only to attract hundreds of Level-io monsters. Needless to say, the three-person team was wiped out, but other players witnessed the spectacle of monsters pouring out of the theater as well. As a result, the danger of the theater began to spread among the players, and in this Level-10 zone, it soon became an off-limits area. However, it wasnt long before people realized that as long as they didnt enter the theater itself, even yelling at the top of their lungs nearby wouldnt attract the attention of the monsters inside. Gradually, the theater began to be ignored by the players. At first, Lin Dong and his team were a bit hesitant, considering the sheer number of monsters inside. In the end, they couldnt resist the temptation. The plan was to have the person who smashed the glass draw all the monsters, and the rest of the team would enter the theater to search for treasure. The team member chosen to attract the monsters was a thief, who had a strong forced stealth skill. Just like the old temporary teammate of Song Jian, Lin Sheng. Even in battle, he could instantly enter stealth mode. Furthermore, the thief profession also had an Acceleration Skill, so as long as he was careful, even if all the monsters from the theater were drawn out, he wouldnt necessarily die. As long as he hid in a corner, the monsters would not find him and naturally return to the theater. By that time, Lin Dong and his team would have completed their search. Just as the thief broke the glass, he saw Song Jian running from the stage towards the backstage, and the stage was filled with slowly dissipating sparkling light points, indicating that the treasure had already been taken. He immediately began to yell in desperation. Lin Dong and the others were initially hiding in a shop across the street, waiting for the thief to attract the monsters so they could enter the theater. Yet, when they heard the thiefs sudden cry, they were startled and rushed over. Big Mouth, what are you shouting for? Theres someone inside? How is that possible? The archer who had first noticed the theaters light asked incredulously. The theater was filled with a swarm of monsters; who would dare to go inside and court death? The monsters inside are gone. I just saw the stage covered with light spots, which have now disappeared. The light that appeared earlier must have come from the stage; the treasure must have been taken by that person, the thief insisted anxiously. Everyone turned to look at Lin Dong. Lets go in and take a look! Lin Dong took the lead, jumping through the window and charging towards the backstage. The five of them chased after him, only to find that the person had already vanished when they reached the backstage. Split up and search. 1 dont believe it! Big Mouth, go guard the passage. Theres only one entrance and exit to this theater unless that person can fly! Lin Dong looked at the row of dressing rooms, his expression turning ugly. Master Lin, look at the black ash on the ground. Could it be that all the monsters here have been killed by that person? One of them carefully examined the ground Impossible! There were hundreds of Level-io monsters. That person isnt a god; how could they kill so many monsters? Master Lin immediately refuted. The thief stealthily walked towards the passage in the back, and the remaining four scattered to search the dressing rooms one by one. Master Lin, it seems like someone has searched through these dressing rooms! Someone shouted. Master Lin, someone has searched here too! Lin Dongs face grew darker and darker. This was a chance encounter they had just barely missed, and he couldnt accept it. Master Lin, I found an attic here! It seems like it can lead outside! Suddenly, a team member called out. Lin Dongs expression changed, and he hurriedly rushed towards the last dressing room. Climbing the stairs in the dressing room to the attic, Lin Dong looked at the gaping skylight above him and stomped his foot in frustration. At this time, Song Jian had already left the area and had headed to another street to hunt monsters. Having killed hundreds of monsters in the theater, his experience points for Level n had already reached 91%, and he would soon level up to Level 12. The only disadvantage of hunting monsters during the day was that he had to find them himself. These monsters were hiding in nooks and crannies, making them time-consuming and difficult to find. Since real alliance guilds hadnt yet appeared, many players were forming small groups to hunt monsters together. To find a monster, they had to pull it into the sunlight. Under the sun, the monsters defense and attack would decrease, and their movements would become somewhat slower, making them much easier to kill. After all, everyone had only one life, and most people chose safety first. But Song Jian didnt need to go through so much trouble since he could now completely crush monsters of the same level. A 35% increase in attack speed was no joke. Even merely using his basic attack, he could stand toe-to-toe with Level-10 monsters without any fear. In just over half an hour, over thirty monsters had died at the hands of Song Jian. However, the duration was mainly because it took a lot of time to find them. Following the road, Song Jian turned into a dark alley, where he faintly heard the roar of monsters. He walked more than a hundred meters down the alley and saw five Level-10 mutant zombies. It seemed that they were surrounded and fighting over something. You ugly creatures, leave me alone! I only have one piece of wild boar meat left, God, who will save me! Dont come any closer, fine, Ill give you one more piece. This really is my last piece! Im giving them all to you, really! Dont come any closer A sharp voice emerged from the group of zombies, sounding desperate and furious. Are these monsters attacking an NPC? Song Jian was surprised to discover that in front of the five zombies, a creature no taller than the thigh of an adult was carrying a large bag and constantly yelling. This creature had pale green skin, long ears, deep-set eyes, and a high, prominent nose. It was wearing a simple gray hemp garment and carried a package on its shoulder almost the same size as its body. The packages surface was covered with patches, making it look very worn. LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan: Vitality Points 1000/1000, Spirit Points 500/500; Traits: Stingy, Super-Speed; Skills: Miserly, You Cant Catch Me! Title: Miser. The five mutant zombies kept approaching, and whenever they were about to pounce on the Goblin Merchant, he took out a fresh piece of pork from his bag and threw it at them. Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Rescue Mission Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Rescue Mission Translator: 549690339 Clank- Song Jian unwittingly kicked an empty can in the alley, emitting a slight sound. The sound was soft to mutant zombies, but was noticed by the goblin merchant ahead. All, human, its great to run into a human at this time. It seems the revered Goblin God is watching over his faithful followers. I will definitely offer five Doomsday Coins when 1 return No, lets make it three, I will definitely offer three Doomsday Coins to thank the Goblin God! The goblin merchant, wearing a relieved smile like he had survived a disaster, shouted with excitement. Just then, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan has issued you a rescue mission: Kill the mutant zombies besieging him and get him out of danger! Task Requirement: Kill the five mutant zombies besieging the Goblin Merchant, Count: 0/5; Task Reward: Greatly increase intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan, and receive a 9.99% discount on any purchase from him! Failure Penalty: Greatly decrease intimacy with Goblin Merchant C Canaan; Human Ah, a respected Gods Beloved, please help, I cant hold off these monsters any longer! Canaan the goblin merchant stared at Song Jian, his eyes sparkling as he shouted loudly. 9.99% off, can you be any more stingy? Song Jian, somewhat helpless, raised his hand and directly chose to reject! This goblin merchant was shouting loudly, but his vitality points seemed untouched. The fresh pork he pulled out from his bag seemed to have a strong attraction for the mutant zombies. Throwing it out, he was immediately beset by five mutant zombies, who abandoned their pursuit of him. But the alley was too narrow C five mutant zombies blocked the path. Even with the goblin merchants small stature, there was no way of escaping. Wont shed a tear until he sees the coffin, the little dwarf isnt being genuine! Song Jian sighed and stood still, quietly watching the five mutant zombies tearing at a piece of pork the size of a palm. This small piece of pork couldnt satisfy the five mutant zombies. They were always hungry and a piece of pork this size could not delay them for long. Oh, God, you robbers, dont come here, do not come here! Damn, alright, okay, Ill give you another piece of meat, this is really the last piece, youve eaten eight pieces of my fresh pork, arent you full yet? Why are you so greedy? Goblin God, please punish these greedy monsters! With trembling hands, Canaan pulled another piece of meat from his bag and threw it at the five mutant zombies; Canaan was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief when the zombies started fighting over the meat and stopped paying attention to him. He began to retreat slowly. This alley was a dead-end. Otherwise, the goblin merchant would have run away by now. Song Jian was not in a hurry and slowly followed the five zombies. After Song Jian rejected the temporary task issued by Canaan, the green-skinned dwarf looked at Song Jian with surprise and muttered, Whats going on? This Gods Beloved actually rejected my mission. Isnt it strange that these guys usually jump at the sight of a mission like a rabid dog at pig shit? Obviously, the goblin merchant Canaan was used to dealing with players. He knew their habits, preferred to issue missions with incredibly low rewards, and get players to do his bidding. Every time, he would trick players into running around in circles, taking complete advantage of them, which gave him great satisfaction. In fact, those players who accepted the tasks issued by the goblin merchant Canaan were not stupid. Every time they entered the game and successfully completed a temporary mission, their main mission was upgraded and they received other rewards. Replenishing their vitality points faster is what all players seek C the faster their vitality is replenished, the less likely they are to die. Moreover, the difficulty level of the missions issued by this goblin merchant was not high and could be easily completed. Therefore, what the players cared about was actually the evaluation of the main mission. As for the small rewards offered by the goblin merchant, few players even bothered about them. However, Song Jian was not willing to take this loss. He even wished that the five mutant zombies would kill the goblin merchant. His gaze was always on the big bag carried by the goblin merchant. That bag couldnt be full of meat, could it? Song Jian wondered. Okay, okay, greedy human, you win. I will satisfy you, accept my mission. You will get the friendship of the Goblin Clan! Canaan shouted. System: LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan has issued you a rescue mission: Kill the mutant zombies besieging him and get him out of danger! Task Requirement: Kill the five mutant zombies besieging the Goblin Merchant, Count: 0/5; Task Reward: Unlock the reputation of the Goblin Clan, greatly increase intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan, and receive a 10% discount on any purchase from him! Failure Penalty: Your reputation with the Goblin Clan will decrease to indifferent, and your intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan will greatly decrease; Goblin Clan reputation? Song Jian was taken aback: Is it difficult to earn a reputation with this money-grubbing race? Whats the use? Also, a 10% discount is such a cliched supermarket promotion C dont embarrass yourself, you stingy little green skin! The original price of something worth thirty being raised to three hundred and then offered at a 10% discount was a trick Song Jian was well aware of. Reject! Song Jian coldly looked at the goblin merchant Canaan. This green dwarf wasnt going to part with the good stuff until the very last moment. After all, when the five mutant zombies finished him off, Song Jian would still get his big bag. Perhaps he might get even more stuff. What was the hurry? While Canaan the goblin merchant was retreating, throwing out meat as he went, he finally backed up against the wall at the end of the twenty-meter-long alley. Looking at the two-meter-high wall, Canaans face showed a look of despair. Damn it, I sold the last jumping device at a high price, otherwise Canaan said resentfully. His hand froze when he reached back into the bag again, and a look of distress crossed his face. Song Jians lips curved up slightly.. Out of meat now, huh! Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Dont Leave Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Dont Leave Translator: 549690339 The fresh pork from Goblin merchant Canaans bag was all used up. It was unlikely it would carry fresh pork in its bag forever. The few pieces thrown out may have been its own rations. After all, he was a goblin merchant, not a goblin pork merchant. Ah, dont hit me, dont bite me, dont eat me, my meat tastes terrible, you hateful monsters! Without the attraction of fresh pork, five mutant zombies shambled towards the goblin merchant, constantly attacking it. What puzzled Song Jian was this Goblin merchant seemed to have no power to fight back. He seemed to have no combat power, only knowing how to dodge and wave his arms randomly. What a waste of your level fifteen! Song Jian shook his head speechlessly. This goblin merchant was five levels higher than these monsters. If a level fifteen player was similarly bullied by five level ten ordinary mutant zombies, they probably wouldnt be able to lift their heads. What surprised Song Jian even more was the goblin merchants defense or evasion attributes were extremely high. The zombies attacks could only forcibly reduce its Vitality Points by one each time, sometimes even resulting in a MISS. Clearly, these five mutant zombies could not break the defense of the goblin merchant. Damn it, this human is too cunning! The goblin merchant warded off the mutant zombies attacks while staring at Song Jian, who stood not far away with his arms folded. Human, my bag is a companion equipment. Once I die, the bag and all the items in it will be completely destroyed by the power of time and space! The goblin merchant shouted. Companion equipment? Song Jians expression changed; this was the first time he had heard of this type of equipment. What is a companion equipment? Song Jian curiously asked. Human, 1 would like to explain to you what a companion equipment is, but now, is this really the right time? Goblin merchant Canaan shouted in anger. I think its quite suitable. You have so much vitality, you couldnt die anytime soon. Why not we have a chat? Maybe if we enjoy our conversation, 1 may help you kill these five monsters? Song Jian shrugged and said casually. Companion Equipment, that is the Growth Equipment spoken in your Gods devotees terms. Once obtained, it is bound to the owners bloodline, growing with the enhancement of the owners level, it is a piece of equipment that can grow with people. Once the owner dies, this equipment will also shatter, sharing life and death with the owner! Goblin merchant Canaan didnt hesitate and quickly explained. Such equipment also has a cap, which is the ceiling mentioned in your Gods devotees terms, and normal growth equipment can only grow to the silver or gold quality at most, and thats the limit. Only a few companion equipment can grow with the owner for a lifetime, reaching the highest epic level, or even legendary level. Some people even say that there are companion equipment that grows into artifacts, but no one has ever seen it! Now I have told you all I know, can you please take action? Goblin merchant Canaan held his head to block the attack of the mutant zombie and shouted. So thats how it is. Thank you for the explanation. But if you want me to save you, you have got to bleed money. You have to at least give me a piece of equipment. Song Jian said with a laugh. Blackmail! This is outright blackmail, you, you Goblin Merchant Canaan roared angrily, his eyes filled with a hateful look. Trying to get a piece of equipment from it for free was like cutting a piece of meat from its body, which was something it could not tolerate. Dream on, human, this is impossible. We, the Goblin clan, have never given anything for free! Goblin merchant Canaan yelled. Is that so? Then Ill wait a little longer Song Jian said indifferently. Not only did the mutant zombies scratch with their claws, but they also gnawed at their targets. In no time at all, billowing tooth marks appeared on the goblin merchants arms. After ten minutes, the goblin merchants vitality points had dropped by more than a hundred, but it still clenched its teeth in resistance, staring at Song Jian with eyes full of anger. Song Jian was nonchalant. The zombies hate values were firmly locked onto the goblin merchant due to the fresh pork. Even if Song Jian walked up to them, they probably wouldnt attack him. Half an hour later, the goblin merchants vitality points had dropped by more than three hundred, nearly halving them. At this point, a touch of panic appeared on its face. It seemed to want to plead for mercy. It opened its mouth, but in the end, it didnt make any sound; it persevered with gritted teeth. 55%, 50%, 40%, 30% After more than an hour, Song Jian was getting a bit impatient. Even when hunting monsters, he could have killed a few dozen level ten monsters in such a long time. The spoils of war might even be more than this task reward. Hmph, youre still not coming to your senses! Seeing the goblin merchants vitality points fall below 30%, Song Jian coldly uttered a sentence then turned to leave. Seeing Song Jian actually turned and left, the goblin merchant started panicking. Dont go, dont go, and Gods devotee, please dont leave. Save me, Ill give you a handsome reward. We, the Goblin clan, keep our promises! The Goblin merchant Canaan started begging. A smile appeared on Song Jians face. He waited for over an hour; even though he was a bit impatient he wouldnt give up easily. The reason he turned around and pretended to leave was merely to put some mental pressure on this little green goblin. Are these your words? Song Jian turned around, a serious look on his face as he stared at the goblin merchant and said, 1 will pick an item at random from your bag. If you dont agree, then forget it! What, pick one item at will? The Goblin merchants face changed and he began to hesitate. But seeing Song Jian turning to leave, he quickly agreed, Okay, okay, no problem. You can pick one item from my bag as your reward! System: LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan is issuing you a rescue mission: Kill the besieging mutant zombies and free him from the dangerous situation! Mission requirements: Kill the five mutant zombies besieging the Goblin Merchant. Number: 0/5. Mission rewards: Greatly increase intimacy with Goblin Merchant C Canaan and randomly select an item from the Goblin Merchants merchant bag! Failure penalty: Reputation with the Goblin Clan will drop to hatred, and you will be hunted by the Goblin Clan! The intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan will be greatly reduced, and all Goblin Merchants will refuse to trade with you from then on! Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 228: We Have A Contract Chapter 228: Chapter 228: We Have A Contract Translator: 549690339 Song Jian carefully read the content of the temporary task, and when he saw the failure penalty, he couldnt help but look up at the Goblin merchant Canaan. This little green-skinned dwarf was quite ruthless! Accept! Song Jian chose to accept the temporary task, and Canaan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a smile on his face, but a cunning look flashed in his eyes. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian held his long sword and rushed towards the five mutated zombies. With a 35% increased attack speed, the first segment of the Broken Wing Dances sprint was almost like teleportation. In the blink of an eye, the long sword had already struck a mutated zombies body. Before it could react, the second segment of the attack had landed on it. Roar- The mutated zombie roared angrily, turning around and extending its withered arm towards Song Jian. Its two palms had nails that shimmered with a metallic cold light, and there was a faint green trace on them. Before it could make a move, the third segment of the Broken Wing Dances attack arrived; Song Jian leapt high, and his long sword struck downwards. With a boom, the long sword cleaved the head of the mutated zombie, killing it instantly. A wave of air erupted from Song Jians long sword, spreading in all directions. Any monster touched by it lost control of their body, and the remaining four mutated zombies were sent floating by the air wave, with eighty-some damage numbers popping over their heads. Sword Finger! Before they could land, a silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies, leaving deep sword marks on them. System: Combat Combo +1, targets damage received increased by 110%. Seeing this system prompt, Song Jian was stunned. Combat combo? What the hell is that?! As Song Jian was momentarily distracted, the four mutated zombies fell heavily to the ground, with over a hundred damage numbers popping over their heads. Swipe, swipe, swipe C Before they could get up from the ground, Song Jians long sword struck their bodies. Even with a normal attack, once Invisible Sword Qi was attached, it could cause considerable damage to these level ten ordinary monsters. Swipe- The cooldown of Sword Finger was extremely short, only five seconds. By the time the four mutated zombies got up, the five seconds had passed. A silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies. When it swept across the waist of the fourth mutated zombie, there was a crack sound, and it was directly cut in half at the waist. Its foul-smelling intestines spilled onto the ground. This half-mutated zombie didnt die after being cut at the waist, and it let out a low growl as it crawled towards Song Jian with both hands. The smell of the mutated zombies guts was unbearable, so Song Jian covered his nose and retreated a few steps. He stomped his right foot hard, and suddenly a sharp, tooth-like energy condensed at his foot, emitting a piercing sound as it flew towards the nearest mutated zombie. There was no requirement for the Earth Teeth Assault skill to be triggered by hand, as it could be used with any part of the body. Even if Song Jian sat on the ground with his butt, as long as he thought about it, he could trigger the skill. Song Jian realized that every time he bent down to trigger the Earth Teeth Assault skill with his hand, it would be about one second slower. Triggering it with his foot was much faster. Bang- The mutated zombie closest to Song Jian was hit by this attack, its Vitality Points were emptied, its legs broke with a snap, and it lay weakly on the ground, turning into a lump of black ash. Only two half-zombies remained, both with low vitality. Song Jian wielded his sword and quickly harvested their Vitality Points. System: You have completed the temporary rescue mission issued by the Goblin merchant Canaan: Kill the mutated zombies surrounding him! System: Your intimacy with the Goblin merchant Canaan has greatly increased! System: You have the right to choose any item from the Goblin merchant Canaans merchant package! Hahaha, thank you, my friend, respected blessed one! It was you who saved me from these monsters. 1 praise you, and our friendship shall be like a surging river, endless, and also like The Goblin merchant Canaan opened his tooth-marked arms, walked towards Song Jian as if trying to embrace him, but with Canaans height, he could probably only embrace Song Jians thigh! Wheres my reward? Song Jian interrupted him, asking directly. The Goblin merchant paused, looking at Song Jians cold face, as if he wasnt interested in his embrace. Canaans outstretched arms seemed awkward and didnt know where to put them. Sheepishly lowering his arms, he placed the large package behind him in front of Song Jian. The Goblin merchant Canaan generously said, My friend, you saved my life. The Goblin Clan always keeps its promises and wont betray its friends. You can pick anything from my merchant package, take any item you like, and choose any two No, you can pick one item as my thanks to you! Song Jian nodded to the Goblin merchant Canaan with satisfaction, squatted down, and began to pick items from Canaans merchant package. In no time, Song Jian raised his head with a gloomy face, and asked indifferently, This is what you intended to sell? Youve come all this way to this monster-infested city just to sell this garbage? Hearing Song Jian call the items in his package garbage, the Goblin merchants face darkened, and he angrily shouted, Garbage? You dare to say that the great Goblin merchant Canaans items are garbage? Oh my god, Goblin god, this is the most vicious personal attack on me, Canaan! I am a great Goblin merchant, and the items I sell are valuable treasures. My reputation is known throughout the entire continent uh, along the entire west coast, and many people are proud to be able to buy my merchandise! I want you to apologize, friend. These items may not seem useful, but they actually are uh, cough, cough, just pick one, we have a contract, after all! In the end, it seemed that even the Goblin merchant Canaan was a little embarrassed. His initially angry expression gradually became unnatural under Song Jians emotionless gaze. In the end, he just looked up at the sky with a stubborn, pig-headed gaze. Of course, Song Jian would not believe that this Goblin merchant only sold garbage. He must have good things hidden somewhere on him! There were quite a few items in his package, dozens of them, but their quality was disastrously low. Most of them were actually gray-quality items, with only a handful of white-glowing items. Song Jian did not carefully check the attributes of these items. Just looking at the light they emitted, he felt his heart turn cold. Seeing the Goblin merchants expression that seemed to say we have a contract, and we must abide by it, Song Jian was momentarily lost for words! Youre a tough one! After gritting his teeth, Song Jian started to carefully check the items in the Goblin merchants package. Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Is My Face Clean? Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Is My Face Clean? Translator: 549690339 Huh, these items Song Jian looks at the myriad of items in front of him, a surprised expression graces his face. The items that the goblin merchant had brought out were mostly of junk quality, but surprisingly, these items had the attribute of Take out of the game: Yes. That is to say, these items, mostly, can be brought out of the game into the real world. Thus, Song Jians interest is piqued greatly. He knows that his two pieces of jewelry, while also classified as junk, resulted in millions of benefits for him in the real world. However, this isnt to say that all items that can be taken out of the game are useful. Some are worthless, applying no worth or use even if taken out of the game. After sifting through them for quite a while, Song Jian picked out a white-quality stone. He told the goblin merchant Canaan, This one is my choice! Control Guardian (White): Consumable, use effect: deploys a guardian that can monitor a nearby area, this item will reveal invisible entities and creatures around it, simultaneously, it can also monitor sounds and images in the immediate vicinity. The range of effect is 10 meters and the scope of monitoring is 500 meters. Guardian Duration: 3 days. Item Quantity: 3/3; Can be taken out of the game: Yes. This item could be considered the bane of all rogues, almost all of their initial skills require them to be stealthed. The moment a control guardian is deployed nearby, any rogue entering within a ten-meter radius will be revealed. Furthermore, it can listen and record nearby sounds and scenes. It can be used in the real world as a bugging device, making it one of the more valuable items amongst those displayed. Hmm, a wise choice indeed. This is an unused control guardian, brand new The goblin merchant Canaan stared at the control guardian in Song Jians hand while touching his chin, his face displaying a slight trace of pain. Alright, now that the task is completed, 1 should get going. So, farewell and may your business prosper! Song Jian waved at the goblin merchant Canaan and turned to leave. My friend, dont you intend to buy some items from me? You must know, I am a merchant after all Canaan slightly packed up his big bundle, slung it over his shoulder, and said to Song Jian. Figures, youve hidden all the good stuff, havent you! Song Jians eyes narrowed, a cold, murderous intent arose within him. Apologies, my friend, contract, contract! We did sign a contract, you only asked to pick an item from my big bundle Canaan, the goblin merchant wiped his sweat, speaking urgently. Very well, let me take a look. What good stuff do you have? He was about to refuse, as Song Jian didnt have a penny to his name, he had spent all his money on the skill Rapid Sword. However, on second thought, it didnt cost anything to look. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to find out where this green skinned dwarf hid his good stuff. Seeing the potential for business, Canaan was naturally delighted. He lightly stroked his right hand with his left, and in a flash of faint blue light, rather ancient looking rings appeared on three of his fingers. Damn, Storage Rings, I should have guessed! Song Jian cursed quietly to himself, he himself possessed a Storage Ring. As a merchant, how could Canaan not possess a similar storage equipment? The items within the three Storage Rings were displayed to Song Jian. Upon seeing them, his expression turned even grimmer. This goblin in front of him had indeed hidden the good stuff. The first ring stored all sorts of potions, from miniature healing potions and miniature spiritual recovery potions, to advanced healing potions and advanced spiritual recovery potions, to attribute-enhancing potions, and vitality points and spirit points enhancement potions, it had everything. There were even potions like the Weakness Potion, which could add negative effects to targets. The second ring contained numerous fighting scrolls, similar to the Vampiric Scroll and Attack Scroll in his bundle. They could be used during fights. Besides, there were many formidable scrolls like the Thunder Web Scroll, Flame Scroll, and Deadly Poison Scroll, etc. The third ring kept some equipment. All of the gear were at least level 10 with green quality. Among them, the highest quality items were three silver-level weapons: a long sword, a machete, and a spear. The long sword was a double-handed sword which wasnt suitable for Song Jian. The machete was single-handed, and the spear was a tyrant spear, merely the strength attribute required to use it was over 25 points; Is that all? Song Jian asked with a hint of dissatisfaction. The goblin merchant glanced at Song Jian, hesitating, under Song Jians gaze, the Goblin Merchant gave a forced smile and said, Of course theres more! As he spoke, the goblin merchant reached around his waist. A blue light flickered and revealed that his belt was also a storage item. Another interface appeared before Song Jian, surprisingly storing numerous skills, and the lowest quality was of a blue level. Sss, so many skills? A surprised look flashed in Song Jians eyes. Roughly seventy to eighty types of skills were stored in it, and over ten of those belonged to the swordsmanship category. Song Jian had the urge to rob the merchant! This goblin merchant had no offensive capabilities. Even a few level ten mutated zombies could corner him in an alley and pound him to death. If he was to do it himself, his chances of success were quite high. Seeing the malicious look in Song Jians eyes, the face of the Goblin merchant Canaan turned grim. He cautiously said to Song Jian, Dont think Im defenceless. 1 do have a trump card. Oh, you have a trump card? You were about to be killed earlier and 1 didnt see you pulling out your trump card, Song Jian snorted at the merchants claim. If it werent for his involvement, the green-skinned dwarf would probably be dead by now. Hmph, what do you think this is? Canaan pulled out a scroll and showed it to Song Jian. Town Return Scroll (Special) C Effect: Transports the user to a previously marked city. Requirements: none. Can be Taken out of the game: yes. A Town Return Scroll? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. He didnt expect this dwarf had such a valuable item in his possession. It was a life-saving artifact. Where did you pull that scroll from? A thought suddenly passed through Song Jians mind. He recalled Canaans movements from earlier. The scroll he held was not taken from the big bag, nor from the Storage Rings or the Storage Belt. This green-skinned dwarf has another storage item! Song Jian glanced at Canaan, realizing the truth. Why didnt you use it earlier? Song Jian maliciously asked. Do you think I came to this abandoned city for business? I have a mission. 1 need to Just as Canaan was speaking, he suddenly stopped, took a glance at Song Jian and snorted, In any case, just dont set your sights on me. Look, do you need any of these items? If you buy in bulk, I can even offer you a discount! Do you see any dirt on my face, is it clean? Song Jian asked out of the blue. Canaan was taken aback. After closely inspecting Song Jians face, he responded with confusion, Its very clean, theres nothing there. My pockets are even cleaner than my face! Song Jian announced, spared Canaan a glance, and then turned to head towards the alley entrance. Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Kantelu Ruins Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Kantelu Ruins Translator: 549690339 Gazing at Song Jians retreating figure, Canaan was momentarily stunned, followed by a flurry of expressions crossing his face, leaving him at a loss for words. Hey, 1 say, dont go. I have a hiring task here. Are you interested? Canaan suddenly shouted towards Song Jians retreating figure. Hiring task? Song Jian paused, stopped in his tracks, and turned around to ask, What hiring task? I need to go to the Kantelu Ruins, but there could be some minor dangers along the way. I need a powerful companion! The Canaan Goblin Merchant said, I dont know if youre willing to accompany me. Of course, Ill pay you. You can check my Before Goblin Merchant Canaan finished talking, Song Jian interrupted directly, Choose any Skill Book from your collection of swordsman skills, and I will accept your hiring task. Moreover, for your safety, 1 need you to provide me with the reward for the task in advance! How can that be? You havent escorted me yet, how can I give you the reward in advance? What if you run away after taking the reward? What if, what if the Goblin Merchants eyes darted around nervously, looking completely flustered. Well, whatever. The highest quality of your sword skill books is just a blue-quality skill. As for the Kantelu Ruins you mentioned, just from the name we can tell its not a friendly place. We dont know what level the monsters inside are, and you have no fighting power. Escorting you might even cost me my life. So, if you dont consent, dont bother with the task. Even if you offer, ill refuse! Song Jian said with an indifferent demeanor. But, but Canaan stammered anxiously. Although he was prepared for what lay ahead in the abandoned city, the number of monsters turned out to exceed his expectations. Despite having treasures that can reduce monster perception and provide invisibility, Canaan was cornered by a zombie in an alleyway. If Song Jian hadnt come along just in time, Canaan would have been left with no choice but to use a Town Return Scroll or become a corpse. After hesitating for a while, as Canaan watched Song Jian reach the alleys exit, he finally gritted his teeth and shouted: Alright, I agree to your terms! A smile flickered across Song Jians face. He was starting to understand this green-skinned dwarfs mentality. The dwarf would not yield until the last moment, and when pushed into a corner, he would quickly capitulate. Fine, post the task. And while youre at it, display all your sword skill books, ill just choose one, Song Jian said. He had already spent all his Doomsday Coins in buying the Rapid Sword; otherwise, he would purchase all the sword skills from Canaans pocket. If he did this, the task would be considered complete. System: The Goblin Merchant Canaan issued a temporary task to you: Protect; Task requirements: Protect the Goblin Merchant Canaan to Kantelu Ruins; If the Goblin Merchant Canaan dies, the task fails! The task reward: Choose a Sword Skill Book (can be acquired in advance); Task failure punishment: Permanently locking the relation with the Goblin Clan as hate, suffering assassination from the Goblin Clan! All attributes permanently decrease by 5 points; Do you accept? Wow, you little dwarf, youre ruthless! Song Jian looked at the penalty for task failure and couldnt help sucking in a breath of cold air, but he finally chose to accept! However, putting himself in Song Jians shoes, hed set the task failure punishment as: annihilation! If the task cant be completed, then you can accompany me in death! Alright, I have accepted the task. Hurry up and display all the Sword Skill Books! Song Jian urged. The Goblin Merchant Canaan presented all his Sword Skill Books. Song Jian immediately picked up the highest quality one, saying, Ill take this one! I knew it The Goblin Merchant Canaan mumbled under his breath. Most of the Sword Skill Books he carried were of white-quality, with two or three of green-quality. Song Jian had chosen the only blue-quality Sword Skill Book. Skill: Sword Silk (Blue): After use, learn the skill: Sword Silk; Usage requirement: Weapon is a sword-type weapon; Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Mental Strength to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (3O+i5%*Mental Strength Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 Mental Strength points; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, and using Sword Qi increases the power by 30%; After upgrading the skill to level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web. This was the first time Song Jian saw an upgradeable skill. If sold, this Sword Silk Skill Book would be worth at least 8,000 Doomsday Coins. This mission was a good deal. Without hesitation, he learned the skill book, and there were some minor changes to Sword Silk. The original book was for swordsmen and should have consumed Sword Qi. Still, not all swordsmen have Sword Qi, so the cost had been changed to consume Mental Strength. However, once Sword Qi is obtained, the cost becomes Sword Qi, and the power of the Sword Silk condensed by Sword Qi will increase substantially, resulting in increased damage. Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Sword Qi to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (45+io%*Mental Strength Maximum +io%*Vitality Points Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 points of Sword Qi Value; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, with Sword Qi increasing the power by 30%; When upgraded to Level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web. Because Song Jian possessed Invisible Sword Qi, the power of this Sword Silk skill was elevated to a new level. Although it is a blue-quality sword skill, it is now not weaker than an ordinary silver-quality skill. With a forward wave of the long sword in his hand, three silver lines of Sword Silk five meters long appeared by Song Jians side, each thread being condensed by Invisible Sword Qi, emitting a powerful aura. * smack smack smack* The three Sword Silks whipped against the nearby wall, and the wall more than half a foot thick was immediately torn apart by the Sword Silk. From the crack, you could even see what was on the other side. Impressive, impressive! Ilaha Song Jian burst out laughing. Now, Song Jians maximum Mental Strength was two hundred, and his maximum Vitality Points had reached six hundred and eighty. So, each Sword Silk thread could inflict more than one hundred and thirty points of damage. Although the Sword Silk randomly attacks nearby enemies, if Song Jian has only one enemy, then all three Sword Silk threads will attack this one enemy. This means the total damage inflicted on the target will be nearly four hundred points, making this an extremely terrifying skill. Moreover, this skill is still only at level one. When the level is increased, the power will become even more potent! Alright, lets go, to that whats-its-name ruin! Song Jian seemed brimming with confidence. Its Kantelu Ruins! Canaan quietly corrected him. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Highly Toxic Skeleton Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Highly Toxic Skeleton Translator: 549690339 How do I get to the Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian asked. The entrance to the Kantelu Ruins is right under your feet! The Goblin merchant pointed at a sewer cover Song Jian was stepping on. You cant be serious Song Jian glanced at the sewer cover beneath his feet, feeling a sense of dread. I was wondering why you were stuck in this deserted alley. So its because the entrance is here. But are you sure we have to go through the sewer? Cant we just take the road above? Song Jian was inwardly somewhat resistant. Theres no other way. This is the only passage to the Kantelu Ruins. Getting to the Kantelu Ruins is no easy task; you must be prepared! said the Goblin merchant Canaan, with a serious face. If I had known I would have to crawl through a sewer, 1 wouldnt have taken this task! Song Jian mumbled, lifting the sewer cover with one hand, and a foul, rotten smell immediately struck him. Are you sure you want to go down? Song Jian pointed at the already lifted sewer entrance, seeking confirmation once again. Im very sure. Lets hurry up and not waste any more time. Dont forget, you signed a contract! Canaan took out a palm-sized mask from his parcel and threw it to Song Jian, saying, Wear this to filter the poisonous gas inside. It was a gas mask, shaped to fit exactly over the mouth and nose of a face. When put on, it covered the mouth and nose, but did not interfere with speech, albeit making it slightly muffled. The Goblin merchant looked at the large parcel on his shoulder, furrowed his brows, and then chanted a few spells. The parcel, almost the same size as his body, began to shrink slowly, finally becoming palm-sized and hung around his waist. After watching the Goblin merchant crawl into the sewer first, Song Jian hesitated for a moment before following. The sewer was not as filthy as Song Jian had imagined, but it was slightly damp. On the walls of the passage, there were algae plants emitting a faint glow. Although it was dark, the plants light allowed them to hardly see their surroundings. The moment Song Jian entered the sewer, he received a system prompt. System: You have entered a special area Kantelu Maze with a danger level of 3; System: The monsters in Kantelu Maze range from level 10 to level 30, with the minimum entry level for players being 10, and the maximum 15; Special area? Danger level 3? Damn it, there are level 30 monsters here! Song Jian was startled. He was only level 11 now, and although he was not far from level 12, it didnt make much difference against level 30 monsters; Did you know there are level 30 monsters here? Song Jian asked. Of course, why else would 1 hire you as an escort? The Goblin merchant Canaan glanced at Song Jian and said, If we run into really powerful monsters, your job is to hold them off and cover my escape! Song Jian: Was that too realistic? Canaan walked ahead, with Song Jian following behind him. After traveling less than ten meters, they encountered their first monster! It was a skeleton exuding a pale green aura, which had been leaning against the sewer wall. Sensing the presence of the living, the skeleton slowly stood up, with two clusters of ghostly green flames rising in its eyes. Lvio Venomous Skeleton (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 690/690, Traits: Rapid Attack, High Toxicity; Monster, Monster! Canaan jumped back in fright, hiding behind Song Jian, and shouted, Kill it, kill it! I know, its just a level 10 ordinary monster, can you be quiet? Song Jian was a little annoyed, Canaans shrill voice echoed through the sewer and gave him a headache. Perhaps because they couldnt see the sun in the sewer, the attributes of the monsters here were not halved, which made Song Jians task much more difficult. Clack clack clack- The Venomous Skeleton held a bone knife over a foot long and lunged towards Song Jian; Song Jian swung his sword and slashed at it; Sword Silk! Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Three silver threads with a sharp aura appeared in the air around Song Jian, and after exploring for a while like tentacles in midair, they simultaneously lashed towards the highly toxic skeleton. With a sharp sound of tearing through the air, the silver Sword Silks struck the highly toxic skeleton, immediately causing bone fragments to fly everywhere and more than half of its Vitality Points plummeted. Awesome! Song Jian had a satisfied smile on his face as his long sword fiercely chopped down on the highly toxic skeleton. Ignoring the heavy blow, the highly toxic skeleton still raised its bone knife and slashed towards Song Jian. The moment it high-raised the bone knife, its attack speed suddenly increased, leaving a faint afterimage in the air. Clang clang clang- Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and in an instant, the highly toxic skeleton had actually slashed three times in a row. A ghostly green color emerged from Song Jians shoulder and began to spread. Youre poisoned, youve been poisoned! Canaan, hiding on the side, pointed at Song Jians shoulder with a terrified yell. Song Jian swung his left hand forward violently, and a silver light flashed briefly in the sewer. Sword Finger! The silver Sword Qi chopped down on the highly toxic skeletons shoulder, even severing its entire right arm. Boom! Song Jian suddenly kicked the skeleton with his right leg, pushing it back several steps and causing it to fall to the ground. It was then that Song Jian noticed the ghostly green on his shoulder. At this moment, the ghostly green color of the highly toxic poison, which had originally spread to an area the size of a palm, began to fade slowly and eventually disappeared. Song Jian grinned, as his innate skill Thick-skinned had been upgraded to level 8. With high resistance to the poisoned effect, it would be quite difficult for the toxin to take effect on him from a mere level 10 ordinary monster. Do you have Detox elixirs? With a puzzled face, Canaan looked at Song Jian and asked. Do you have any? Bring out a few bottles. The monsters here have a poisonous attack. If I get poisoned, dont even think of reaching the Kantelu Ruins! Song Jian asked casually. Originally it was just a casual question, Song Jian didnt think that the stingy goblin merchant would be willing to give him Detox Elixirs. Unexpectedly, Canaan hesitated for a long time and then took out a bundle of elixirs emitting a dark glow and handed them over. Song Jian was taken aback and grabbed it. Detox Elixir (Ordinary): After use removes a Level 3 or below poisoned effect and has a mandatory immune effect against that poison for the next 30 seconds. Thanks! Song Jian looked at Canaan with surprise and put the bundle of twelve Detox Elixirs into his inventory. The highly toxic skeleton on the other side had already wobbled up from the ground, its entire arm severed and the bone knife fallen on the ground. Yet, it still didnt give up attacking and continued to charge towards Song Jian. Earth Teeth Assault! Song Jian stomped his right foot on the ground, and an ivory-shaped qi gathered on the ground. With a whoosh sound, it rushed towards the highly toxic skeleton. Smack- Earth Teeth Assault hit the highly toxic skeleton and harvested the remaining vitality points. At that moment, the highly toxic skeletons body shattered like bowling pins hit by a bowling ball, and its body parts flew in all directions. Boom- A bundle of transparent flames burned fiercely, turning the highly toxic skeleton into a pile of black ashes. Several items scattered around the black ashes, radiating a milky-white glow. Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Labyrinth Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Labyrinth Translator: 549690339 It only took a few moves to kill a level 10 ordinary monster, and Song Jian was quite satisfied with his performance. The venomous skeleton didnt drop any valuable items, just a few materials. Song Jian glanced at them and put them into his inventory. Lets keep going, Song Jian said to the goblin merchant hiding nearby. Alright, lets go. This time, the goblin merchant, Canaan, didnt dare to walk ahead but walked side by side with Song Jian while guiding the way. At every intersection, Canaan would make a mark on the wall. After walking for more than ten minutes, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed: Why has it turned into this? Even though it was his first time entering the citys underground sewer network, Song Jian already noticed something was off. It was indeed like the name given by the system, a huge maze, rather than an ordinary city sewer. This is a moving maze. The path is different every time you enter. You need to explore carefully. Dont worry, Ive been to places like this more than once. If you follow me, you wont get lost. It will just take some time! Canaan said while drawing something on a piece of parchment. Song Jian took a glance and realized Canaan was drawing the path they had just walked. He couldnt help but say: Is this maze big? Exploring it like this is quite time-consuming. There is no other way. This maze moves once a month, and then all previous paths are invalidated, so you have to explore it again. But dont worry, if were lucky, it will only take a day or two for us to find the exit and reach Kantelu Ruins! Canaan said somewhat helplessly. What if were not lucky? Song Jian asked. The longest it took me to pass the maze was six days! Canaan glanced at Song Jian and said. As they were talking, Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Several crossbow bolts suddenly shot out from the wall opposite them. Song Jian instinctively activated the Knights Faith, a skill that came with the Guardians Sword. Immediately, a milky white glow enveloped his body. Boom boom boom- The bolts hit the protective light barrier on Song Jians body, sinking one fingers length into it. The barrier shook violently, its defense dropping by more than half. The bolts lasted for a second or two before the kinetic energy dissipated, and they all fell to the ground with a clang. Oh, damn it, another trap! I hate traps! It hurts so much! The goblin merchant Canaan pulled out two bolts from his body, threw them on the ground, and stomped on them angrily. Song Jian looked at Canaan in surprise. These bolts were extremely powerful and could instantly kill any ordinary level 10 player without any defense. But the goblin merchant in front of him seemed unharmed, casually pulling out the bolts from his body and only losing two vitality points. Your defense is really strong! Song Jian exclaimed. Of course, any attack that doesnt exceed my maximum vitality will only reduce my vitality by one point! Canaan said proudly. So, having such strong defense comes at the price of no attack power, right? Song Jian asked. Canaan hesitated for a moment, then glared at Song Jian: Im a merchant, not a warrior. What use would attack power have for me? Lets move on. It seems that this passage should be the right one! Song Jian followed Canaan as they continuously navigated the maze. At first, he was able to remember some of the path features, but soon he gave up. There were too many passages, densely packed and seemingly identical. He simply couldnt remember the ones he had walked through before. On Canaans parchment, about a quarter of the area had been depicted. Song Jian remained silent, feeling numb after walking for several hours. We should go this way! Canaan pointed to the leftmost passage at a three-way intersection. As Song Jian walked along the passage, he suddenly heard a faint click. Startled, he instinctively jumped back. Whoosh- A huge ball of flame flared up, engulfing the spot where Song Jian had just been standing. This maze was extremely dangerous, full of traps at every step. Song Jian had to use the Black Mist Morph skill to narrowly avoid several traps when his Guardians Sword skill was on cooldown. The levels of the monsters encountered were getting higher and higher, from the initial level 10 venomous skeletons to level 15 monsters now. Surprisingly, Canaan seemed exicted: The higher the monsters level, the more it indicates that were on the right path! So in the end, will we encounter level 30 monsters? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. He could still handle level 15 monsters, but level 30 represented a huge gap. Due to the level suppression, Song Jian didnt even know if he could break through a level 30 monsters defense. Its possible, but even level 30 monsters couldnt outrun me! Canaan said proudly. However, Song Jians expression turned dark. Of course, its not certain. After all, there arent many monsters here and the Kantelu Ruins might not necessarily lie within the level 30 monsters territory! Sensing that Song Jians mood had turned sour, Canaan quickly added. Thus, a day passed, and Song Jian felt exhausted navigating the maze. Once they had replenished their food and water, they continued on the trail alongside Canaan. Over half of the map had been depicted by Canaan, and it seemed that they could cover the entire area within one more day. Be careful, we might encounter level 18 monsters further ahead! Canaan wore a serious expression as he spoke. On the way, they encountered numerous monsters. The last one they killed was a level 16 ordinary monster. Although it was defeated, Song Jian felt it was quite laborious, consuming more than two-thirds of his vitality to kill it. However, hunting so many high-level monsters had rapidly increased Song Jians experience points. He had already reached level 11 with 98% experience. If he killed seven or eight more monsters, he could level up to 12. Go this way! Canaan struggled to carve a symbol into a corner and pointed to a passage in front. Just as Song Jian was about to walk forward, he noticed a faint glow flickering in the left passage. Whats that over there? Should we go take a look? Song Jian pointed to the left passage and looked at Canaan. Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Chapter 233 Golden Treasure Chest Chapter 233: Chapter 233 Golden Treasure Chest Translator: 549690339 Be careful! Canaan warned, The Kantelu Maze is filled with traps and dangers. Sometimes, you might see a treasure in front of you, but in reality, its just an illusion, charging in will lead to your instant death! Really? Doubt filled Song Jians eyes. I wouldnt lie to you. Of course, treasure chests also appear here, in all kinds of quality. It depends on your luck. Canaan revealed a strange grin, adding, As for whether its a trap or a treasure, that would depend on your discernment. If you cant tell the difference or make accurate judgements, 1 suggest its better to act like you didnt see anything. Song Jian slightly smiled and began to walk down the left corridor; After turning a corner, Song Jian found that the corridor was just five or six meters deep and ended in a dead-end. Yet at the far end, there was a box emitting faint golden light, which was precisely the glow Song Jian had seen earlier. Its a golden treasure chest! Excitement flashed across Song Jians face. Be sure to identify it carefully. It could be a trap, or it could be a monster disguising as a chest said Canaan, the goblin merchant, as he joined Song Jian. He peered at the chest with a greedy gleam in his eyes. Since you have such high defense, why dont you go and check? Song Jian shot the goblin merchant a sidelong glance, his tone filled with dissatisfaction. Before calling it a trap or monster, you might want to wipe the drool off the corner of your mouth. That would make your warning more persuasive! Song Jian smirked coldly and started walking slowly towards the chest. However, after taking two steps, his body stiffened abruptly and he slowly backed away. Whats wrong? Canaan, the goblin merchant, asked a puzzled Song Jian who had broken out into a cold sweat, fear in his eyes. The goblin shot another glance at the chest, his eyes flickering with a faint purple light. Theres nothing wrong, its a real treasure chest Canaan thought to himself. As a goblin merchant, discerning the true value of an item is a basic skill. Naturally, Canaan had his own ways of identifying the authenticity of a chest. Upon first seeing the chest, he knew it was a genuine treasure chest, a valuable golden one at that. He even used his Eye of Appraisal to confirm its authenticity; However, Song Jians reaction puzzled him; Back off! Its dangerous! Song Jian murmured softly. Youre just scared because of what I said earlier, arent you? Haha, actually Canaan didnt want to give up on this chest, so if this human refused to open it, the golden treasure chest would be his. Just as Canaan was about to open the chest, Song Jian swiftly pulled him out of the corridor; Watch where youre going, you idiot! Song Jian grumbled The Kantelu Maze is made up of a series of sewer lines spanning over three meters in width and five meters in height. Although some faint light is emitted from the algae on the walls, its hard for anyone to notice whats above amidst the dim lighting of the corridor. Following the direction Song Jian was pointing, Canaans gaze landed on the ceiling above the chest, immediately causing him to fall back onto the ground in fright; Right above the chest, at the top of the sewer line, was a massive white spider web. At the center of the web was a colossal spider, its body measuring over a meter in diameter, resting. Between the web and the chest was a thin strand of white spider silk. The moment someone opened the chest, the giant spider overhead would be alerted. LV20 Will-O-Wisp (Elite), Vitality Points: 2300/2300, Spirit Points: 360/360, Characteristics: Brutal, Trap-laying,??, Skills: Will-O-Wisp Burn, Spider Claw Strike, Spider Web Trap, ?? A Level 20 elite boss Canaan swallowed, backing away cautiously. What a pity. Its a real golden treasure chest Longing filled Canaans eyes as even he hadnt encountered a golden chest many times. If it were just a Level 20 ordinary monster, I could risk it, but an elite boss Song Jian frowned, contemplating how to defeat this elite boss. After pondering for a while, he eventually gave in with a shake of his head. Canan reluctantly headed down another corridor, muttering under his breath, A golden treasure chest, it was a golden treasure chest Song Jian noticed Canaan making a mark on his handmade map, marking the corridor where the golden chest was. The labyrinths interior was always dim, making it hard to tell day from night. However, Song Jians personal attribute interface displayed a countdown till the next time he could log out, so he could tell it was around 10:30 pm in the game time. Canaan, do we really have to explore this whole map to find these Kantelu Ruins you mentioned? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Of course not. I remember one time it only took me six hours to get through the maze because I found the Kantelu Ruins after exploring only a quarter of the map replied Canaan casually. Whats in the Kantelu Ruins that makes you keep coming back? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Its a magical place, once the dwelling of the Kantulu Clan. Although its now deserted, a prayer altar they built still remains and can Canaan suddenly stopped, looked at Song Jian, and turned away, saying, Youll know when we get there. Youre lucky this time to discover this secret. Without me guiding you, you wouldnt have even found the entrance here. Do you think any random sewer entry in the city leads to the Kantelu Maze? You mean the entrance changes along with the movement of the Kantelu Maze? Song Jian asked. Of course, even 1 have to put in some effort to find the entrance each time. Other people have no hope of finding it! Canaan gave Song Jian a glance and burst out laughing. Just then, they both heard faint sobbing of a girl echoing from the corridor ahead. The crying reverberated in the corridors, sounding somewhat eerie. How can there be anyone else here? Canaans face darkened. No sooner had he claimed that no one else could find the entrance than someone appeared to have found it earlier than they did. Be careful, something doesnt feel right. Song Jian gripped his sword tightly and cautiously moved forward. Soon, they saw a little girl in white pajamas crouching in the middle of the corridor. Her hands were wrapped around her knees, her head buried deep between her legs, leaving only a head of long hair scattered around; Her shoulders quivered slightly, sobbing sounds softly escaping her. Damn, how can there be a little girl here? Canaans face turned ugly. His eyes glowed purple as he studied the little girl. Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Chapter 234 Necromancer Witch Chapter 234: Chapter 234 Necromancer Witch Translator: 549690339 The Eye of Appraisal of Canaan had zero attack power, but its ability to distinguish truth from falsehood and see through illusions was formidable. It even had a particularly high rate of appraising items whose true nature was hidden behind special energies. However, after using the Eye of Appraisal, Canaan found that the tunnel before them was empty. There was no crying little girl. If its truly an illusion, then whats with the sobbing were hearing? Canaan couldnt help but shrink back, saying to Song Jian, How about we try another passage? Song Jian nodded. They were still in the exploration stage and hadnt figured out the correct path, so choosing a different tunnel didnt make a difference. If the invisible phantasm-like creature was indeed blocking the right path, they would have no choice but to fight it with everything they had. But they werent at that point yet. The two slowly backed away and chose a different tunnel. As they moved forward, Canaan continued to map their path. After moving tens of meters forward, they heard the sobbing of the little girl again. Canaan shuddered, dropping the pencil he was using to draw the map, his normally pale green skin beginning to turn a pale white. What do we do? Its stalking us! Canaan said, with trembling words. What exactly is it? Havent you been here many times? Dont you even know the kind of monsters in here? Song Jian frowned, annoyed at the lack of information about the monsters here and Canaans evasive attitude. Its different, every time the location of the maze changes, the monsters inside change as well. Every entrance has different monsters. The giant spider from before was a new type, and this ghostly little girl is also new.Ive never seen her before. Canaan said with a trembling body. I honestly dont know how you managed to navigate this maze in the past! Song Jian commented, taking a step forward. Sure enough, after turning two corners in the sewer tunnel, they encountered the crying little girl again. She was squatting on the ground, hugging her knees. Moving closer, a silver vertical line slowly opened in Song Jians forehead. From this pupil, a silver light shined towards the little girl. Through Song Jians eyes, the crying little girl squatting on the ground turned into a floating ghost. Her head was disheveled, and she was wearing a tattered black robe. Her robe was so decayed that bits and pieces were floating away from it. Her hands had no flesh, just skin covered bones, as dry as tree branches. Her fingers were glowing with a black light. This ghost didnt have legs, her lower body was a cloud of black mist. She floated above the little girl while a handful of long, black hair covered her face. A pair of eyes, emitting a bloody red glow, peeked through the strands. LV15 Necromancer Witch (Elite), Vitality Points: 1900/1900, Spirit Points: 1000/1000. Traits: Undead, Soul Eater, Immune to Fear, Disease, and Bleeding effects. Skills: Soul Wail, Necromancers Aura, Phasing, Void Claw. The first thing Song Jian noticed was that this creature was a level 15 elite BOSS. Until encountering the Ghostfire Beast, Song Jian had always thought that there were no BOSS level creatures in the Kantelu Maze. After seeing the Ghostfire Beast, however, Song Jians views had shifted, and he became more cautious. If there was a level 20 elite BOSS, there would certainly be those of other levels. If they were to encounter a level 30 elite BOSS, Song Jian would certainly retreat without a second thought; Attribute points could be recovered, but lives couldnt. If they died, there would be nothing left. This is actually a magic-using elite BOSS. Seeing the Necromancer Witchs Spirit Points were at a thousand, Song Jian knew instantly that it was a magic-type monster. From his inventory, he took out a Weakness Potion, and threw it toward the little girl; With a pop sound, the potion bottle shattered, enshrouding the little girl in a cloud of green mist. Eye Kill Without saying a word, Song Jian directly activated the Vertical Pupils inherent skill. A dazzling silver beam of light shot towards the floating Necromancer Witch in the air. You missed, damn it, why did you release your skill towards the air? Canaan watched as the silver beam surprisingly shot towards a place more than a foot above the little girls head, and suddenly became flustered. But soon, it saw that the monster it had originally seen squatting and crying on the ground had disappeared. In its place was the monster floating above its head. A series of damage numbers floated up from above the Necromancer Witchs head. The power of Eye Kill was surprisingly large, causing over a hundred points of damage to the Necromancer Witch every second. I curse you, curse you, curse As wounds appeared all over the Necromancer Witchs body, black mist continually seeped out. It howled continuously, reaching out with its withered arms towards Song Jian, sharply pinching the air before him. Song Jian suddenly felt the heat around him being completely absorbed, as a bone-chilling cold rushed at him from all directions, causing him to shiver involuntarily. At the same time, he felt a pair of greasy, icy hands travelling along his shoulders, towards the sides of his neck, like two serpents slowly tightening around his neck, giving him a feeling of suffocation. System: You have been cursed by the Necromancer Witch; you will lose a total of 500 vitality points in 30 seconds. System: Your talent skill Thick Skin has been activated, the curse effect is weakened, the duration is extended to 60 seconds, and the loss of blood is reduced to 350 points. Song Jian was taken aback. This was the first time he had encountered a negative effect that his talent skill hadnt completely immunized against. However, his vitality point recovery rate was twenty-three points per second, so even if it hadnt been weakened, the curse would only suppress his vitality point recovery rate and wouldnt cause any damage to him. After releasing the curse, the Necromancer Witch seemed to have spent a lot of spirit points, which dropped by more than two hundred points. It floated in place, no longer releasing any other skills. The five-second Eye Kill had ended. Song Jian seized the opportunity to rush towards the Necromancer Witch. His long sword moved, with three sword silks appearing in the empty space around his body. After twisting and dancing in the air for a moment, they shot towards the Necromancer Witch in unison. Whizz, whizz, whizz- The three sword silks pierced through the Necromancer Witchs body, causing over five hundred points of damage, floating up from its head. The power of the Sword Silk has increased! Seeing the damage numbers floating above the witchs head, Song Jian was taken aback. Every skill he had released had dealt more damage to the witch than usual. Could this be because the witchs resistance was too low? Just then, the Guardians Sword had also slashed at the witchs body. An icy chill instantly spread from the long sword to his right hand. At that moment, Song Jian felt as if his entire right hand had been immersed in icy cold water. The chill was even flowing along his arm towards his shoulder. On the surface of the Necromancer Witchs body, a ripple-like undulation also appeared. This caused Song Jians strike to feel like it was sinking completely into a puff of cotton C void of any resistance whatsoever. Immune to physical damage? Song Jians eyes widened in surprise as he stared at the Necromancer Witch. Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Soul Wail Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Soul Wail Translator: 549690339 Song Jians skills dealt extra damage to the Necromancer Witch, but his ordinary attack, chopping down on her, was directly immunized. In fact, it was just the Necromancer Witchs skill Ephemeralization that temporarily immunized physical attacks. However, after being released, she suffered a 30% increase in Spirit damage. Swish- The witchs two withered hands grabbed forward, leaving five pale scratch marks in the air. Without even touching Song Jians body, he suddenly felt a strong force coming at him and the pain in his chest. Five damage numbers of over thirty floated above his head, and this attack directly removed nearly a hundred and eighty Vitality Points from Song Jian. Song Jian took two steps backward, withdrew his sword, and showed a flash of silver on the index finger of his left hand. With a forward-point, a three-meter-long sword light aimed at the skull of the Necromancer Witch. Muted flashes of silver light filled the dim passageway, here and gone in a flash. This attack directly pierced the skull of the Necromancer Witch, and the silver sword light emerged from the back of her head. The silver sword light vanished in a flash, and the Sword Finger skill dealt significant damage to the Necromancer Witch. After the sword light disappeared, a critical damage of over a hundred points floated above the witchs head, causing her entire body to tremble violently and let out a painful scream. Song Jian swung his right hand, and Invisible Sword Qi surged towards the Guardians Sword. The sharp blade flickered with silver light. A circle of grey light suddenly bloomed beneath the Necromancer Witch, rippling outwards like waves. A range of five to six meters was enveloped, including even the space beneath Song Jians feet. System: You are affected by the Necromancer Witchs skill C Necromancers Aura, losing 10 Vitality Points every second, Spirit Points consumption doubled, and self-attributes decreased by 30%. Swish- The witchs right hand swung high, leaving five pale scratch marks in the air that lingered for a long time. Again, five damage numbers of over thirty rose from Song Jians head. A feeling of weakness surged in his heart, and Song Jian frowned. The witchs attack was a bit too strong. These void scratches dealt considerable damage and had a short cooldown time, only slightly slower than the frequency of ordinary attacks. Whats more, there were no hints of a void scratch coming, making it nearly impossible to defend against. Each attack dealt over 150 points of damage. Even with his high Vitality Points, Song Jian found it hard to bear. And with the Necromancers Aura activated, Song Jians strength instantly dropped by more than 30%, increasing the damage he took. If not for his near 700 Vitality Points, if he were an average player, he would probably be looking for a way out by now. System: Your talent skill Thick Skin is triggered, weakening the effects of the Necromancers Aura. Your Vitality Points lose 6 points per second, Spirit Points consumption increased by 30%, self-attributes decreased by 10%. Fortunately, the talent skill Thick Skin remained as effective as ever. Though it couldnt completely immunize the Necromancers Aura, it could reduce its effects to an acceptable level. Just after the Necromancer Witch released the void scratches, Song Jian rushed forward with his long sword, a flash of silver light on the blade. His speed increased dramatically. Broken Wing Dance! One phase, two phases, three phases! Boom! An airwave erupted from Song Jians sword, and the Necromancer Witchs body lost control, tilted to one side. Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately activated the Rapid Sword skill. Swish, swish, swish C Even the ordinary attacks, with a 35% increase in speed, were as powerful as skill damage. The energy of the Invisible Sword Qi poured out like a flood, quickly depleting within a few seconds. The Necromancer Witchs body was not in control, and the defense on its bodys surface trembled violently like water waves, as if it was about to shatter at any moment. Pop- With a light sound, the Necromancer Witchs skill Nothingness finally reached its time limit. Although this skill could temporarily immunize physical damage, bearing too much would reduce its duration. However, by this time, the Necromancer Witch had also broken free from the control of the Broken Wing Dance, floating again and showing a hint of anger on her face towards Song Jians constant slashing. As Song Jian continued his assault, the witch suddenly opened her mouth wide, as if venting her anger, and a violent energy burst from her mouth. The sound was abrupt, like a needle piercing through a persons eardrum. But even covering both ears wouldnt help. The Soul Wail acted directly on the targets brain and spirit, spreading from inside to outside, to each corner of their body. While attacking, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong sense of fear surging from the depths of his heart, and instantly wanted to turn and run. At the same time, his vision blackened, his head spinning and his chest feeling stuffy and wanting to vomit. Stunned in place, Song Jians face turned pale, swaying unsteadily, his entire body trembling incessantly. The long sword in his hand felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds, giving him a feeling that he couldnt lift it anymore. Swish- Another five pale scratches appeared in the air, and this time, Song Jian was blown backward by the attack. Blood sprayed from his chest, and five critical damage numbers of over sixty floated above his head. His Vitality Points were reduced by more than half, leaving only around two hundred. Although the Vitality Points were still slowly recovering, the curses and the Necromancers Aura continued to suppress his recovery rate. The Necromancer Witch was faring no better, with only about a third of her Vitality Points left. Due to the presence of Invisible Sword Qi, her Nothingness skill was virtually useless. Moreover, the continuous skill usage severely depleted her Spirit Points. Her crimson eyes stared at Song Jian as she hesitated, unsure whether to continue attacking or flee. At that moment, the Necromancer Witch noticed that Song Jian had broken free from the Soul Wail state. The negative effect that should have lasted for seven to eight seconds was on this human for less than three seconds. Seeing this, the Necromancer Witch hesitated no more and turned to flee towards the depths of the passage. However, her body was now emanating a black aura, making it appear much weaker and more transparent, as if it was about to collapse. Song Jian, having broken free from the Soul Wail state, looked at the crumbling Necromancer Witch about to vanish into the passage and a fierce killing intent flashed in his eyes. After coming this far, theres no way he would let her escape! Earth Teeth Assault! A sharp fang-shaped air mass shot out with a piercing sound, heading straight for the Necromancer Witch. Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Ghostly Leather Armor Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Ghostly Leather Armor Translator: 549690339 Boom- With a muffled sound, the energy cluster in the shape of fangs exploded under the feet of the Necromancer Witch, causing more than eighty points of damage to float above her head. At this point, the witchs vitality points had already dropped below one hundred, and her body was practically invisible due to its transparency, even as she floated and moved slowly near the ground. How could they let such a piece of fat meat escape when it was so close to their mouths? Song Jian charged towards the Necromancer Witch while running and pulled out the Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow from his offhand slot, aimed at the silhouette of the witchs back, and pulled the trigger. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Three flaming crossbow bolts were fired at the Necromancer Witchs back, hitting the escaping transparent figure. Crackle, crackle, crackle- Three bursts of fire sparked on the witchs back, and the nearly transparent Necromancer Witch seemed to explode like fireworks, her wails echoing in the corridor for a long time. System: Your experience points are full, your level has been upgraded to Lv. 12, and you have gained one skill point. After killing the Necromancer Witch, Song Jian gained a large amount of experience points, which fulfilled his level upgrade requirement, going from level eleven to twelve. He glanced at the skill bar and saw that the proficiency of all the active skills hadnt been maxed; even if he practiced them continuously, the skills still took a long time to improve. The fastest among them was the Earth Teeth Assault, with 87% proficiency, while the others ranged from 20% to 30%. After some thought, Song Jian used the skill point to upgrade his talent skill Thick Skin to level nine. In battle, Song Jian was not afraid of enemies with high attack power but rather the countless negative effects they could inflict, making Thick Skin the perfect skill to counter such attacks. Tinkle, tinkle, clang- Several items fell from the sky, making a crisp sound, and one of them gleamed with a silver light so intense that it almost illuminated the entire corridor. Silver quality? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he sped up even more to reach the pile of loot, grabbing the silver-quality item. Ghostly Leather Armor (Silver), upper body armor; Equipment effect: Physical defense +10, magical resistance +8, damage +25, strength +5, constitution +2, + 5% damage bonus against monsters;, Special effect 1: When taking damage, theres a chance to trigger the skill Void. Void (Passive): Immunity to the damage from the current hit, reducing the damage taken from the next hit by 50%; this skill can only be triggered once every 60 seconds, Special effect 2: Shadow (Passive): Reducing your presence, making you less noticeable and reducing the detection range of monsters by 1 meter; during combat, the dodge rate gradually increases, up to a maximum of 30% dodge rate; equipment requirement: Level 15, Can it be taken out of the game: Yes. As expected from silver quality equipment! A satisfied smile appeared on Song Jians face; just based on the attributes, it was far better than the Zombie Overlord Set he currently had. Even if he lost the +3 Strength set attribute after changing, the Ghostly Leather Armor could still handle it and may even provide 2 additional points of strength attribute. Wearing this equipment would boost my attack power by at least 30%, Song Jian thought to himself. However, since the armor required level fifteen to wear, it had to be stored in his backpack for the time being. Of the remaining loot, there was an Advanced Enhancement Stone for enhancing any type of armor, and a Vitality Stone that increased vitality points recovery speed by 2% when equipped in the bag. In an emergency, it could be directly used to restore 300 vitality points, so it was quite a valuable item. In addition, the Necromancer Witch had dropped a Necromancer Crystal Core, a level 5 forging material that required at least an expert-level Forge Art to useobviously a good item. Not bad, it seems that hiring you to escort me to Kantelu Ruins was one of the wisest decisions Ive made. *cough* One of them! With the danger gone, the Goblin merchant Canaan followed along; watching as Song Jian collected the spoils of battle, a hint of envy appeared on Canaans face. However, being a Goblin merchant, silver-quality equipment may be rare but not unheard of. In his mind, only equipment with golden quality or above was the most precious; he had not even traded a golden quality item. A level 15 elite BOSS is no match for you. If you try your best, you might be able to defeat the level 20 elite BOSS. Do you want to give it a shot? Canaan spoke in a soft voice: There must be at least one gold-quality item in that treasure chest; if you dont need it, you can sell it to me, I promise to give you a fair price! Song Jian glanced at Canaan and shook his head, saying, If you dare to take on the BOSSS attacks upfront, we might have a chance to kill it together. But with just me alone, haha! Although the Goblin merchant Canaan had no offensive capabilities, his defense was extremely strong. Song Jian estimated that even against a level 20 elite BOSS like the Ghostfire Beast, it would only take single-digit damage at most. If Canaan was really willing to tank the BOSS in front, with the terrain advantage, they might have a high chance of taking down the Ghostfire Beast together; With an indecisive expression, Canaan hesitated for a while before ultimately sighing and shaking his head, saying nothing more. Song Jian looked at Canaan with a hint of contempt in his eyes. He wasnt sure if all the members of the Goblin Clan were like this or if it was because Canaan was a merchant. Song Jian believed they would have an 80% chance of defeating the level 20 elite BOSS if they worked together. Moreover, Canaan himself had an acceleration skill, which would allow him to escape faster than Song Jian if necessary. Yet still, he didnt want to join forces. This just showcased how much Canaan feared combat. Alright, lets continue going forward, said Song Jian. Canaan sighed and seemed to feel a little embarrassed, walking forward with his head down. On their journey, the pair encountered several traps and wiped out several waves of monsters. They had already mapped nearly half of the area when Canaan yawned and shook his head, saying, Lets rest here for a while. We have plenty of time; theres no need to hurry. Song Jian nodded. Just as he was about to speak, a rumbling sound came from ahead, resembling large rocks scraping against the ground. Haha, lets go, lets go! Were in luck! Canaan heard the sound, and his spirits immediately lifted. He ran toward the sound with a joyful expression, Song Jian closely following behind him. After running tens of meters along the corridor and turning several corners, they were suddenly met with a bright light shining in the dim passage. Both of them couldnt help but squint and shield their eyes with their hands. Hurry up, hurry up! We only have a few minutes before the door closes! Canaan shouted, running faster toward the light. In no time, the two of them entered the light. What what is this place? Could this be Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian looked around in amazement. They had somehow arrived at a valley surrounded by towering mountains. In the valley, there was a forest, and next to it, an abandoned village with a huge stone pillar standing in front of it. As Song Jian was astonished, the rumbling sound came again from behind. He turned to see two enormous rocks over ten meters high and more than a meter thick slowly closing together, blocking the entrance to the corridor they had just passed through. Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Medicine Gathering Skill Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Medicine Gathering Skill Translator: 549690339 Is this the Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian looked at the valley before him in surprise. He never expected that he could reach such a place full of green mountains and rivers by going through the underground pipeline network of the city. This place should no longer be within the domain of Doomsday City. This is the Katlu Ruins, not the Kantelu Ruins were looking for, the Goblin merchant Canaan took off the air filter from his face, looked around and shook his head. The filter on his face had the function of filtering poisonous gas and purifying the air. Without it, the two of them would have been vomiting in the sewer for such a long time by now. What do you mean? Song Jian raised his eyebrows, turned his head to look at Canaan, and opened the task bar at the same time. Sure enough, the task bar did not show task completed. This place used to be inhabited by the Kateru Clan, but now its abandoned. Its not wrong to call it the Kantelu Ruins, but its not where were supposed to go. The Kantelu Ruins were looking for are like a main city, while this place could only be considered a small village attached to the main city, Canaan shook his head. Song Jian nodded, knowing that Canaans goal was the Prayer Altar in the Kantelu Ruins. Only a place similar to the ancestral land of the Kantulu Clan would likely have such a structure. We can rest here tonight, as no monsters will appear here, Canaan showed a relaxed expression on his face and headed towards the abandoned village in the valley. As Song Jian walked, he looked around. The valley was vast, but the abandoned village within it was not very large, with only a dozen or so bamboo buildings gathered together. In the center was a large open space with a deep well in the middle, the wellhead covered by a large green stone. Most of the bamboo buildings in the village had collapsed, with only five or six left that were relatively intact. Canaan began to choose one for their rest, occasionally tapping it with his hand or shaking it forcefully to see if they were still sturdy. Song Jians gaze fell on the tall stone pillar at the front of the village, which resembled a totem pillar. It was relatively well-preserved, about a dozen meters tall, and the surface of the pillar was carved with various patterns, some intricate magical runes, and some fierce monster images that densely covered the entire pillar. Song Jian even found several monsters he had seen before in the carved patterns on the surface of the stone pillar. The ghost fire beast from the Kantelu Maze also appeared in the pillar and was in a high position, about five to six meters above the ground. This is the Guardian Pillar of the Kantulu Clan. See those monster patterns carved on it? If enemies invade the clan, they would activate this totem pillar, and these monster patterns will turn into real monsters, killing the invaders, Canaan explained, standing by Song Jian. So this pillar is a treasure? It could at least dominate one region! Song Jian raised his eyebrows, thinking that this pillar seemed very useful. Its impossible. Once the Guardian Pillar is erected, it cannot be moved, otherwise, the monsters on it will revolt. Moreover, without the bloodline of the Kantulu Clan, the Guardian Pillar cannot be activated, even if you know the ceremony to activate it, Canaan shook his head. Song Jian nodded, and if it was as Canaan said, it would explain why the village was abandoned and the Guardian Pillar remained intact. Its a pity. If I could move it and place it in my estate, I would have another defensive structure, Song Jian thought. You should rest soon. Well continue to explore the maze tomorrow. I estimate that we will find the real Kantelu Ruins in at most two more days. The Prayer Altar can only be opened once a month, we cant let others get there first, Canaan said and walked towards a bamboo building. Song Jian nodded, but did not rest. According to the in-game time, it should be around 1-2 a.m., but it was daytime in the valley. Although the sun couldnt be seen, there were blue skies and white clouds, and the soft wind in the valley gave a warm and cozy feeling, a sensation Song Jian could only experience in the real world. The valley was vast, and Song Jian wanted to explore it, thinking that he might find some valuable items here. Gently touching the Guardian Pillar, Song Jian couldnt see its attributes. He sighed, thinking that it seemed the pillar couldnt be moved and was just part of the background in the game. After a tour around the abandoned village, Song Jian didnt find any valuable items. The collapsed bamboo buildings had already rotted and mixed with the soil, and the few left that seemed intact were empty, nothing left behind. Leaving the abandoned village, Song Jian strolled slowly along the surrounding peaks of the valley. The peaks rose high into the clouds, and even if Song Jian morphed into a dark cloud and soared, he couldnt pass over them. The only way to leave was through the entrance he came in from. After spending more than three hours, Song Jian had walked around the entire valley following the mountain peaks. He found similar stone doors at the four cardinal direction points, seemingly as if there were four channels for entering and leaving this place. At the southernmost point, there was a forest and a small lake next to it, even with fish over a foot long jumping out of the water. There were signs of logging everywhere in the forest, and every tree there had rings indicating decades of growth. If cut down, they would provide a large amount of wood. But presently, Song Jian had no interest in these basic materials. He had so many NPC laborers that he could obtain large quantities of wood and stone materials every day. Otherwise, he wouldnt have time for anything else except chopping wood and digging for stones to build the entire estate. Standing by the edge of the forest for a while, Song Jian found it dense and vast, covering about a third of the valleys surface. There was no sound of insects or birds in the forest, and it seemed a bit too quiet. As Song Jian prepared to turn away and leave, he unintentionally noticed a small red grass at the base of a large tree glowing faintly. Is this an herb? Song Jian walked forward and carefully inspected the properties of the red grass. Red Blood Grass (white), herb, can be used to prepare low-level healing potions. Gathering requirement: level 1 Medicine Gathering Skill. Ive already learned Alchemy, so it would be best to master this Medicine Gathering Skill as well, Song Jian thought. Cautioning himself, he started digging out the soil next to the herb. He knew that gathering herbs required a tool like a medicine hoe, but he didnt have one at the moment, so he used his hands as a substitute. After spending ten or so minutes, Song Jian had dug down about three to four inches and finally unearthed the herb. System: You have gathered a broken herb, earned 1 gathering experience point, and comprehend the passive skill Medicine Gathering Skill. Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion Translator: 549690339 After glancing at the now tattered Red Blood Grass in his hand, Song Jian threw it away casually. Broken herbs had no value, they couldnt be used for alchemy or sold. However, gathering just one allowed Song Jian to comprehend the Medicine Gathering Skill, which was a nice little surprise. Song Jian began to wander around the edge of the woods. This place must have existed for a long time, with plenty of herbs in the forest. He would find one every few steps. Canaan stood by the window of the bamboo house, watching Song Jian digging in the soil under the trees. He couldnt help but curl his lips and yawn, before turning and lying down on the cleaned bamboo bed. Song Jian was a novice herb gatherer and didnt have a suitable tool for gathering herbs. After gathering more than ten plants, he ended up with nothing but broken herbs, which made him feel a little impatient. Since being careful doesnt yield intact herbs and wastes time, its better to just use Experience Points instead. Song Jian thought to himself. The next moment, Song Jian approached a Red Blood Grass plant, inserted his hands directly into the soil and pulled the herb out. There was only a small section of the root left in his hand, with a long part of the root remaining in the ground. System: You have gathered a broken herb and gained 1 Gathering Experience point; Hehe. Seeing the system message, Song Jian laughed, threw the herb away casually, and continued towards the next plant. In this way, Song Jians speed in gaining gathering experience greatly increased. If this was in the real world, such gathering would bring no benefit and waste herbs; but now in the game, even the most broken herbs would add a point of gathering experience for Song Jian. In half an hour, Song Jian gathered more than sixty herbs, several times faster than before. Although he didnt have a successful gathering attempt, his gathering experience had accumulated to eighty-two points; With this gathering method, I dont believe that 1 will still get broken herbs after the level of Medicine Gathering Skill increases. Song Jian thought to himself. After twenty more minutes, Song Jian finally maxed out his gathering experience for his Medicine Gathering Skill. System: Your Medicine Gathering Skill level has increased to level 2. [Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 2,10% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +1 gathering success rate. Seeing the +1 gathering success rate attribute after his Medicine Gathering Skill increased to level 2, Song Jian knew his efforts were in the right direction. Such gathering was very destructive, but these herbs were not painstakingly cultivated by Song Jian. He wouldnt feel bad even if he wasted them. After his Medicine Gathering Skill level increased, Song Jian continued his previous gathering style. The first herb he pulled out was still a broken herb, adding one point to his gathering experience. To advance his level 2 Gathering Skill to level 3, he needed 200 Gathering Experience points. For Song Jian, this just meant pulling out 200 herbs. After more than two hours, Song Jians Gathering Skill reached level 3. He was tired and sore from all the work, and there were broken herbs scattered all over the forest. Surprisingly, he hadnt managed to gather even a single intact herb during all that time. [Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 3,15% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +2 gathering success rate After resting for a short time under a big tree, Song Jian walked deeper into the forest. Most of the herbs near the edge of the forest had been uprooted by him, so he had to search further in. There were many more herbs deep in the forest, but they were all low-level ones: Red Blood Grass for making basic healing potions, Silver Leaf Grass for making basic recovery potions, and Black Thorn Grass for making basic defense potions. These herbs were not valuable, and most importantly, Song Jian didnt have the related alchemy recipes. Even if he successfully gathered some intact herbs with great care, it would be useless. It was better to continue gathering quickly like this, at least he could increase his Medicine Gathering Skill level in a short time. After gathering more than a dozen plants in a row, the gathering experience increased by more than a dozen points. To advance his level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill, he would need three hundred gathering experience points. With Song Jians current speed, it would only take him a little more than three hours to level up his Medicine Gathering Skill again, as long as he had enough herbs. There are quite a lot of herbs in this area! After discarding a broken herb, Song Jian began digging out the herb next to it. The deeper he went into the forest, the more frequently he encountered herbs. Some of them even grew three or four plants under one big tree, saving him a lot of time searching for herbs. Song Jian inserted his hands into the soil, closed them together, and yanked upwards. His herb gathering movements were incredibly smooth by now. If any other herb gatherer saw this, they would definitely scold him for wasting herbs C but this didnt matter here. Just as Song Jian was forcefully pulling upwards, he suddenly felt the herb in his hand getting heavier, as if some force was resisting his gathering. At this point, Song Jians strength attribute had reached 17 points, so with a slight effort, the resisting force was immediately suppressed and a Blue Rat Grass with a long root was pulled out. System: You have gathered a Blue Rat Grass and gained 3 Gathering Experience points; Blue Rat Grass (white), herb, can be used to make Slow Medicine, gathering requirement: Have level 1 Medicine Gathering Skill. Huh, I succeeded in gathering? Holding the Blue Rat Grass in his hand, Song Jian was somewhat surprised. After all, he had gathered more than three hundred herbs and reached level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill before finally managing to gather a single intact herb. After playing with the Blue Rat Grass for a while, he put it into his backpack. This was a complete herb, which could be sold in the system store for a few Doomsday Coins, so he couldnt just throw it away. As he continued gathering along the way, Song Jian went wherever he found herbs. Soon, he arrived at the depths of the forest. Once again, after failing to gather, he casually threw away a broken herb and looked up. Huh, it seems theres an open space up ahead? Through the gaps between several big trees, Song Jian could see an area ahead that seemed to have been artificially flattened into an open space, and he could even vaguely see a row of bamboo fences. Song Jian walked quickly forward, covering a distance of five or six meters, and suddenly found this place was actually a herb field, about two acres in size. It was divided into more than ten sections, with dense herbs growing in each area. Next to this herb field, there was a bamboo house as well. This bamboo house was different from the ones they had seen in the village before. Those were made from green bamboo, but the one in front of him was built from purple bamboo. Song Jian glanced at the thriving herbs in the field and then at the Purple Bamboo Pavilion, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to search the Purple Bamboo Pavilion first. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Medicinal Field Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Medicinal Field Translator: 549690339 The bamboo building next to the herb field was constructed from purple bamboo. Each bamboo stalk radiated a crystalline glimmer, semi-transparent, appearing as if made from Purple Crystal. Song Jian stepped onto the bamboo building. The steps underneath his feet creaked slightly, revealing an elasticity that suggested their durability. Most of the other bamboo buildings in the village had collapsed. The few that remained had started to decay and it wasnt long before they, too, would become ruins. However, this Purple Bamboo Pavilion gave an impression of being freshly constructed, still carrying a sense of freshness. Once inside the pavilion, Song Jian first spotted a skeleton seated on a bamboo chair. The skeleton appeared to belong to a human, but it had a foot-long horn on its head and there were bone spurs about two or three feet long on its arms. There was even a bony tail trailing behind the chair. Could this be the remains of a Cantru person? Song Jian stared at the skeleton for a long time before he was finally sure it was remains, not some sort of monster. Next to the skeleton on a table, there were three bamboo boxes, all covered in dust, evidently having been there for a long time. Song Jian quickly proceeded to the table and opened the boxes one by one. In the first box, there was a medicine spade. The handle was made of purple bamboo, the blade was fine iron C surprisingly, it was a silver-quality tool. Purple Bamboo Spade (Silver), Medicine Gathering tool, Equipment effect: Strength +1, Medicine Gathering speed +4.0%, Medicine Gathering success rate + 8, Medicine Gathering Skill +2. Equipment requirement: Medicine Gathering Skill Level 3. Can it be taken out of the game: No. Just as I was thinking about needing a pillow for sleep, they hand me one; Just as 1 was worried about the low efficiency of gathering herbs by hand, heres a medicine spade! Ha ha! Song Jian was quite pleased. He took out the Purple Bamboo Spade and put it in his bag. With this Purple Bamboo Spade, he would be able to collect the herbs in the field without damaging them. Without it, nearly all of them would be wasted. He could imagine that the herbs in the field would be far more precious than those growing in the forest. It would be such a pity to waste them like he did before. He opened the second box to find two scrolls. Upon unrolling them, he found they were Alchemy recipes for Slow Medicine and Fire Lizard Medicine. Medicine Recipe: Slow Medicine; upon use, it can produce Slow Medicine; Requirement: Mastery of Alchemy; Slow Medicine: Can be thrown at targets within a six-meter range, slowing the movement speed by 30% and attack speed by 30% of all targets within three meters for 60 seconds; Medicine Recipe: Fire Lizard Medicine; upon use, it can produce Fire Lizard Medicine; Requirement: Mastery of Alchemy; Fire Lizard Medicine: Changes the users and surrounding team members attack attributes to Fire, causing a certain chance of triggering a Burn effect upon attacking, lasts for 60 seconds. Acquiring two more Medicine recipes, the Slow Medicine could decrease the targets attack speed. Combined with Song Jians Rapid Sword skill, it could create a crushing attack effect and decrease the targets movement speed, making it impossible for the targets to escape. The Fire Lizard Medicine could increase his own attack attribute. Ordinary physical attacks could also become Fire attribute attacks. If he had used the Fire Lizard Medicine when hunting the Necromancer Witch earlier, the Witchs Etherealization skill effect would have been greatly diminished, making the battle much easier. Song Jian picked up the two recipes and learned them directly. The Slow Medicines main ingredient is Blue Rat Grass, while the Fire Lizard Medicine requires Flame Flower. Both herbs were present in the herb field he had seen earlier. Upon opening the third bamboo box, a look of surprise flashed in Song Jians eyes. In this box, there were three golden herbs. They were not golden in grade, but the entire herb radiated a golden light, as if they were made of pure gold. What a treasure! Having been preserved for so long, even if they do not attain the golden grade, the difference cant be much. It would be beneficial even if consumed as is, without making into a potion! A smile emerged on Song Jians face as he reached out to grab the three herbs. However, the moment his fingers touched the herbs, there was a soft pop sound. The three herbs surprisingly turned into a pile of ashes that scattered within the bamboo box. Song Jians expression instantly turned sour. These herbs had been here for too long. Although they seemed intact, they had in fact decayed. As soon as he opened the bamboo box, they turned to dust. He examined the golden powder with his fingers. It was slick and lacked any vitality. Shaking his head, Song Jian sighed and casually tossed the third bamboo box back onto the table. Having obtained a silver-quality medicine spade and two alchemy recipes, his luck could be considered pretty good. It would seem that he didnt have any fate with the three golden herbs. Having searched thoroughly without finding anything else of interest, Song Jian turned to leave the bamboo building and headed towards the herb field. The two-acre herb field had been artificially divided into several patches, within which the herbs grew luxuriantly, some even taller than a human. As he approached the field, he already smelled the strong scent of the herbs. At the edge of the field grew a large plot of Blue Rat Grass, roughly amounting to over a hundred plants. Carrying his Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jian began to dig them out one by one. With the silver-quality Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians gathering went smoothly, with the gathering experience contributing significantly. After spending over an hour, Song Jian managed to collect all of the Blue Rat Grass. His Medicine Gathering Skill also smoothly leveled up to four. With the additional boost from the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill had reached Level Six. With all the 113 plants of Blue Rat Grass collected without a single failure, Song Jian was slightly surprised. The difference between having the Purple Bamboo Spade and not having it was quite significant. After emptying the plot of Blue Rat Grass, Song Jian moved towards the Flame Flowers. The two new recipes he received required these two herbs as the main ingredients. In order to improve his Alchemy, he needed to prioritize their collection. Gathering herbs is a dull task. If an average player was to repeat this monotonous work, theyd probably go insane. Many players couldnt stick to collecting wood and stones in the past. Some even havent completed their first main quest yet. But Song Jian was still persisting, just like how he handed out flyers in the real world. Every day, he needed to hand out three thousand flyers; he wouldnt rest unless all were distributed. This kind of work, he continued for over a month. If it wasnt because of this game, he would probably still be distributing flyers daily; A few hours later, Song Jian had gathered from the fifth plot of the herb field, levelled his gathering skill up to five. Level five Gathering Skill, efficiency increase by 25%, gathering speed by 10%, success rate +3. With the additional two levels provided by the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians Gathering Skill had reached level seven; Just as Song Jian was done gathering from the fifth plot, and was on his way towards the sixth area, the goblin merchant Canaan appeared by the herb field. Gazing at the robust herbs in front of him, Canaan opened his mouth wide, looking astonished. He blankly stared at the few small plots of herb fields left. Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Enemy? Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Enemy? Translator: 549690339 Looking at the medicinial field in front of him, Canaan was enormously surprised. He could never have imagined that deep within this forest was a field cultivated by the Kateru Clan. Its simply unbelievable. Since when did the Kantulu Clan learn to grow herbs? Theyre infamous for being brutes whose heads are only full of muscle! Canaan exclaimed in surprise. Seeing Canaan appear, Song Jian felt a twinge of tension in his heart. He was the first to discover this field of medicinal herbs, but he couldnt stop Canaan from gathering them, after all they were on the same team now. Human, 1 give you three thousand Doomsday Coins, and the rest of these medicinal herbs belong to me, okay? Canaan shouted loudly. Song Jian looked up at Canaan, never expecting this green-skinned little dwarf to be so generous. Even if Canaan was competing with him for the herbs now, Song Jian couldnt find anything to complain about. Five thousand! Song Jian shouted back. Deal! Canaan responded immediately. Song Jian glanced regretfully at the remaining three or four plots of herbs. If he could collect them all, he could advance another level in his Medicine Gathering skill. However, if he sold them, he wouldnt be able to get five thousand Doomsday Coins for them. After trading five thousand Doomsday Coins, Song Jian stood to one side, curious to see how Canaan would go about gathering the herbs. The goblin merchant Canaan, after completing the trade, first walked up to each plot of herbs for a close inspection. Then, he took out two intelligent machines that were about as tall as him. These intelligent machines looked like eight-legged spiders, with six legs supporting their bodies. Two mechanical claws were used to harvest the herbs, and each time a plant was dug up, it was placed inside their elliptical bodies, which were obviously also storage devices. Their gathering speed was extremely fast, even more than twice as fast as Song Jian using his bamboo spade, thanks to the various tools on the mechanical claws. In just over half an hour, they had finished gathering all the remaining herbs. How about it? These are herb gathering robots, equipped with a level eight Medicine Gathering skill, suitable for any terrain. Even if the herbs are growing on a cliff face, they can collect them. Canaan bragged, It only costs ten thousand Doomsday Coins each, and if you need it, 1 can give you a discount of 99.9%! Forget it, I cant afford it! Song Jian shook his head and said. Hmm, these herbs can be used to make about a hundred bottles of potions. Each bottle of potion can be sold for between three hundred to five hundred Doomsday Coins. I should be able to make about twenty thousand Doomsday Coins this time Canaan took out a calculator, punched some numbers and then said in a low voice. Potions are so profitable? Song Jians heart stirred and he quickly asked. Canaan put away the calculator, looked at Song Jian, and said quizzically: Of course, potions are consumables. As long as there is fighting, they will be needed. They sell well, and due to the low success rate of potion-making, they have to be sold at a high price or else we wouldnt make any profit. Song Jian nodded, considering the idea of opening a shop specializing in the sale of potions in the future. Wouldnt it be easy to earn Doomsday Coins that way! Having finished gathering the herbs, Song Jian and Canaan left the forest and headed towards the passage they had entered through the day before. Canaan, after resting for a few hours, was full of energy, and though Song Jian hadnt rested, he didnt feel tired as long as his Mental Strength hadnt been fully consumed in the game. Standing in front of the passage, the stone doors were still closed. Canaan carefully sketched the symbols of the ruins onto the parchment. Song Jian, feeling curious, asked: Didnt you say this place moves every month and the maze never repeats itself? So whats the point of drawing this map? Obviously, to sell it! Canaan glanced at Song Jian and said, The Katlu Ruins exist for a month, and it only takes us two or three days to enter. With the remaining time, we can sell the map to others. Each person can only use the prayer altar once, and after we have used it, others can continue to use it. You really are cut out to be a merchant! Song Jian sighed. It seemed this green-skinned dwarf had truly ingrained the art of making money into his blood and bones. Of course, I am a goblin merchant, and my goal is to become a great space-traveling merchant, selling items on various planets all across the universe! The goblin merchant Canaan said excitedly. What a great ambition! Song Jian replied, unsure whether the concept of cosmic planets really existed in this game, and whether there were other planets. For now, he was still stuck in his own city, and had no conception of cosmic planets. While they chatted, they waited for the stone doors of the passage to open. In no time, the stone doors let out a rumbling sound and slowly began to slide apart. Its truly a marvel of engineering. The Kantulu people from over a thousand years ago were able to develop such mechanisms. This stone door, operating without anyone controlling it, has been running for more than a thousand years. Its truly astonishing. As Canaan watched the door slowly slide open, his eyes were filled with admiration. Soon, the stone gate opened, revealing the glowing passage inside. I really dont want to enter this smelly passage again. Canaan said as he drew a filter onto his face and stepped into the passage. As the foul smell from the passage slowly wafted out, Song Jian frowned slightly, also put a filter over his mouth and nose, followed Canaan into the passage. Having only walked about ten meters, a boom sounded from behind them; the stone door closed. The door only opened twice a day and each time lasted only three minutes. The fact that the two of them found this place was pure luck. We have explored more than half of the Kantelu Maze. We should be able to find the real Katlu Ruins today! Holding the parchment in his hand, Canaan whispered. Just then, they heard the sound of hurried footsteps from ahead, and both Song Jian and Canaan simultaneously stopped and looked at each other, both having a bad feeling. Hey, isnt this our green-skinned dwarf? The lesson 1 gave you last time wasnt enough, huh? You dare to venture into the Kantelu Maze again. Did you really think the words I said last time were just empty threats? A haughty voice rang out from the opposite side. Soon, a figure appeared before Song Jian. A girl clad in crimson armor, wielding a flame-burning war axe, followed by two beasts half a person tall, appeared in front of the two. Jierna, dont push things too far! This is the site of the Kantulu Clan. If you can come here, so can l! Canaan argued loudly, hopping up and down with frustration. It seems that you really want to fight with me over this! A trace of murderous intent appeared on Jiernas delicate face. She shouted, Red-tailed Beasts, attack! Roar- The two beasts behind Jierna roared into the sky and charged at Canaan. Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Chapter 241: One-on-One Duel? Chapter 241: Chapter 241: One-on-One Duel? Translator: 549690339 The two Red-tailed Beasts behind Jierna looked somewhat strange. They were covered in thick shells everywhere else on their bodies, looking like a giant beetle, and only their tails were covered in red fur. As they ran and swung their tails, it looked like a ball of burning flames. Jierna was a level 15 elite BOSS, and the two Red-tailed Beasts behind her were level 10 elite BOSSes. Facing such combat power, even Song Jian felt somewhat tricky. Before entering the maze, you never mentioned that you had such enemies! Song Jian sighed, took a step forward, and stood in front of the goblin merchant Canaan. This woman is a madwoman, she wants to move the Prayer Altar in the Kantelu Ruins to her own home, and she will chase and kill anyone she sees in the maze! Canaan screamed loudly, looking at Jierna with fear and resentment in his eyes. The Prayer Altar is mine, and you useless lot dare to compete with me! Jierna raised her battle-axe with one hand and pointed at Canaan, shouting, Little green-skinned dwarf, 1 spared you last time, but 1 didnt expect you to be so small in stature yet so ambitious, so you really dare to compete with me for the Prayer Altar? You madwoman, you killed all my guards, the Prayer Altar is an artifact of the Kantulu Clan, just leave it there, cant you just go there once a month to exchange items? Why do you have to dismantle it and take it back? Are you not afraid of damaging it? The goblin hid behind Song Jian and screamed loudly. If I set my eyes on something, it belongs to me. Why should 1 share it with you trash? Die, Red-tailed Beasts, kill these two! Jierna carried her battle-axe and walked step by step towards the two. Song Jian took out a bottle of Weakness Potion from his package and threw it at the two Red-tailed Beasts. With a bang sound, the potion bottle exploded, and the two Red-tailed Beasts were enveloped in a cloud of green dust, causing a thirty-point damage floating above their heads. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian, holding the Guardians Sword, charged at the two Red-tailed Beasts. Eh, little dwarf, you found a pretty good bodyguard this time. Dare to fight head-on with my two Red-tailed Beasts. Those bodyguards you had before, they were so scared they ran away when they saw the Red-tailed Beasts, hahaha! Jierna seemed to think of something funny, pointed her battle-axe at Canaan, and laughed out loud. Jierna, have you found a way to move the Prayer Altar yet? Canaan suddenly asked. Jierna was startled, a trace of embarrassment flashed in her eyes, and she shouted angrily: Even if I havent found a way to move it, I wont allow you useless lot to use it! In case the altar is destroyed due to too much energy consumption, that would be my loss. As for the method to remove it, 1 will find it sooner or later! Jierna, you dont even understand the principle of the Prayer Altar, yet you want to move it. Youre simply deluding yourself! Canaan sneered. Eh, little dwarf, you dare talk to me like that? Jierna showed a surprised expression, glanced at Canaan, and then her gaze fell on Song Jian, who was fighting with the two Red-tailed Beasts. So, you found a powerful bodyguard, no wonder you have become so bold, hmph! Jiernas eyes flashed with a murderous intent, waved her battle-axe, and charged at Song Jian: Let me shatter your courage once more! Song Jians third strike of the Broken Wing Dance sent both Red-tailed Beasts floating in the air. Rapid Sword! While the two Red-tailed Beasts were floating, Song Jian used his Rapid Sword skill, increasing his attack speed greatly, waving his sword quickly and cutting through the beasts. The Red-tailed Beasts, which had already reduced their defense by 35%, were completely defenseless in their floating state. Even ordinary attacks could cause considerable damage, let alone Song Jians sword which also had Invisible Sword Qi attached. System: You deal 45 points of physical damage to the Red-tailed Beast, combo point+1, damage increased by 110% System: You deal 56 points of physical damage to the Red-tailed Beast, combo point+1, damage increased by 120% The Broken Wing Dance made the Red-tailed Beasts float in the air, and then connected with other attacks, which caused combo points, increasing the damage. However, the Broken Wing Dance was only level one, and the third strikes floating effect could only last for a short second. Soon, the two Red-tailed Beasts would fall down. Just as the Red-tailed Beasts were about to hit the ground, a silver light flashed on Song Jians left index finger, he slashed forward, causing both Red-tailed Beasts to let out painful cries, a damage number close to two hundred floated above their heads. As the Red-tailed Beasts landed, Song Jians Rapid Sword state had not yet disappeared. Sword light flickered, continuously slashing at the Red-tailed Beasts, and for a time, the two level 10 elite BOSSes couldnt fight back. Die! Just as Song Jian was constantly chopping away at the two Red-tailed Beasts, a yell accompanied by a surge of powerful force came rushing at him. Seeing Jierna, who was covered in red armor, lunging at him, Song Jian had no time to dodge, so he could only hold his long sword horizontally in front of him; Just as he raised his sword to his chest, Jiernas battle-axe had already arrived. Bang- With a crisp sound of metal clashing, Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his chest and a tearing pain in his right hand holding the sword, almost unable to hold the sword. Blood spewed from his mouth, and Song Jians body was knocked back. Dare not fight one-on-one? Song Jian climbed up from the ground, angry, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, yelling at Jierna. One-on-one? Jierna was stunned for a moment, and then burst out laughing, Did your human mind break? These Red-tailed Beasts are my pets, and also a part of my power. Why should I give up this power to fight one-on-one with you? Hahahaha! Pets are also part of your power, huh? Well, thats what you said! Song Jians eyes flashed with a cunning look. Soon, a Hexagram Star summoning array appeared under Song Jians feet. Whoosh! A large group of dark red blood crows flew out of the summoning array and pounced on Jierna. These blood crows were at least level 8, and some had even risen to level 10. Obviously, Song Jians summoned creatures had not been idle during his absence. Thirty blood crows crowded into the narrow, five-meter-wide, three-meter-high corridor. They were not used to such a cramped environment. As soon as they appeared, they swarmed towards Jierna; Seeing that Song Jian had summoned so many blood crows, Jierna was startled. However, after seeing their levels, a disdainful look flashed in her eyes. Red-tailed Beasts, kill this garbage! Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Tyrant Body State Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Tyrant Body State Translator: 549690339 The number of Blood Crows was considerable, but their combat power was weak. Their existence was not meant for direct attacks but for reconnaissance and early warning. Even a level 10 Blood Crow only had no vitality points and could not face the level 10 elite BOSS Red-tailed Beast head-on. Thats why Jierna sneered contemptuously once she noticed the strength of these Blood Crows. The corridor was crowded, and the Blood Crows couldnt fly, but under Song Jians command, they pounced on the Red-tailed Beasts, creating a sense of blotting out the sky in the narrow corridor. The Red-tailed Beast roared and swiped at the Blood Crows, leaving sharp claw marks in the air. With each swipe, it tore a Blood Crow apart, turning it into a cluster of pus and blood. Watching the number of Blood Crows diminish quickly, Jierna sneered, Pathetic. When all the Blood Crows were annihilated, Jierna suddenly noticed in front of her a row of blood-colored zombies. Thirty blood zombies waved their arms and pounced on the Red-tailed Beast. Although these zombies were also not high-level, around level seven or eight, their strength was clearly much higher than the Blood Crows. Even the Red-tailed Beast couldnt kill them with one blow like it did with the Blood Crows. The thirty blood zombies swarmed the Red-tailed Beast, piling up on it in a manner reminiscent of a human pyramid. The narrow corridor didnt provide any room for the Red-tailed Beast to dodge, and it was quickly pinned down under a swarm of blood zombies. It seemed to be carrying a mountain of flesh, roaring and struggling to escape from underneath the pile, but with its limbs tightly held by the blood zombies and more than a dozen more piling on its body, it couldnt break free. Seeing the Red-tailed Beast pinned down, Jierna snorted lightly, wielding her battle-axe towards one of the zombies on the beast. Song Jian tightly gripped the Guardians Sword and rushed towards Jierna, he couldnt let her attack the blood zombies. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians speed suddenly increased significantly, reaching Jiernas side as she just lifted her battle-axe over her head. Jierna wasnt expecting his speed to increase so quickly. Her face showed surprise as she hurriedly swung her battle-axe to block. Clang! A surge of great force came, Jierna almost felt like she couldnt hold onto her battle-axe, took several steps back to unload the force and regain her balance. An unnatural flush rose to her cheeks as blood began to seep from the corner of her mouth. Just as she prepared to speak, Jierna suddenly noticed that Song Jians speed had once again increased and he was rushing towards her. Bang- Jierna was unable to block in time. Song Jians sword fiercely struck Jiernas red armor. Sparks flew as the sword left a deep mark on the armor. Impossible! Jierna stepped back a few steps, vomiting blood. She felt the power and speed of Song Jians attack increasing with each strike. A piercing pain rose from her shoulder. His attack had slashed open her armor and struck her body. Just then, Jierna felt a shadow enveloping her. Looking up, she saw Song Jian leaping high up, almost touching the corridors ceiling. Watching as Song Jian hacked at her from the air, Jierna gritted her teeth, held her battle-axe horizontally, and faced him. Bang! Another violent collision occurred, as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on her. Jierna felt intense pain in her knee and involuntarily knelt on the ground. Boom! A shockwave burst from Song Jians long sword. Jiernas body involuntarily rose in the air, laying horizontally in mid-air in a humiliating posture. Levitation state! A thought flashed across Jiernas mind, her eyes revealed a look of terror. She knew what levitation state meant. In this state, she would be completely defenseless against any incoming attack. The damage she would suffer would also be multiplied. Rapid Sword! Song Jians attack speed suddenly increased. Multiple auras of silver light encircled Jierna as his sword relentlessly slashed her. For a moment, blood sprayed from Jierna who was under the levitation state, her vitality points were dropping quickly. Bang! As Jierna landed, a silver Sword Qi burst from Song Jians left index finger, piercing her body and pinning her to the ground. The series of attacks had reduced more than half of Jiernas vitality points. Once released from her levitation state and back on the ground, Jierna regained control of her body. Seeing Song Jian attack again, she roared, and a golden light flashed over her body. A wave of energy spread from her body in all directions. Song Jian was met head-on with the wave, forcing him to cover his head and face with his hands while his body was flung backward. Groans- The Red-tailed Beast behind her writhed wildly, its thick neck swaying from side to side, its sharp fangs fatally pierced through the bodies of the reachable blood zombies. Some zombies were already torn apart by the Red-tailed Beast, not even a complete corpse was left. Their vitality points reduced to zero and slowly disappeared into pools of pus and blood. With furrowed brows, Song Jian noted that although the blood zombies outnumbered the Red-tailed Beast by ten times, they were simply no match for it. So far, the two Red-tailed Beasts had only lost a fifth of their vitality points while already ten of the blood zombies had been lost. The remaining zombies were having trouble holding down the two Red-tailed Beasts. In about ten seconds more, the beasts would free themselves. The zombies would then be utterly useless. At this point, Jierna was radiating a golden light all over her body and charged towards Song Jian like a valkyrie. Tyrant Body State? Song Jian stared at the status bar above Jiernas head and exclaimed in surprise. Under the Tyrant Body State, Jiernas attack, defense and speed increased significantly, and she also became immune to some controlling effects such as levitation, knockback and dizziness. These effects lasted for a whopping thirty seconds. This made Song Jian feel a bit of a bind. Seeing Jierna rushing towards him, he opened his silver vertical pupil on his forehead. A silver beam burst out from his vertical eye shooting towards Jierna. Eye Beam Kill! Boom Boom Boom C The silver beam continually bombarded Jiernas body, each hit causing nearly a hundred points of damage. However, Jierna held her battle-axe in front of her and continued to move forward despite the onslaught of the silver beam. Silver sparks flowed from Jiernas body like lava. She growled lowly, her once delicate face becoming somewhat ferocious. Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Chapter 243 Lets Unite Chapter 243: Chapter 243 Lets Unite Translator: 549690339 Jiernas strength was formidable, and she was currently in the Tyrant Body state, which gave Song Jian a great headache. The damage from the Eye Kill was high, but Jierna was surprisingly able to withstand the damage, step by step charging towards Song Jian. Her frenzied battle state took even Song Jian aback C he hadnt expected this girl to be a battle maniac! Five seconds passed, and a hint of fatigue flashed in Song Jians eyes. Jierna was now just three or four meters away from him and could reach him with just a sprint. Sword Silk! Song Jian swung his sword at Jierna, the sword and the battle-axe viciously collided, and a small piece of metal chipped off from the sword. A faint crack appeared on the surface of the Guardians Sword, spreading downward from the chipped area. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Three strands of silver Sword Silk appeared out of nowhere from Song Jians body surface and stabbed towards Jiernas body. One of them pierced Jiernas arm, one pierced her neck, and another entered her abdomen. Usually, it could cause close to four hundred points of damage, but for Jierna, who was in the Tyrant Body state, it only caused slightly more than two hundred and eighty points of damage. Die! Jierna swung her battle-axe towards Song Jian. Intense breaking wind sound suddenly resounded, as unsettling as ghost wails and wolf howls, giving one a headache. The strong winds met his face, cutting a few minor wounds on Song Jians cheeks. Fresh blood stained his entire cheeks in a flash. Buzz- A light shield appeared on Song Jians body surface as he gritted his teeth and stabbed at Jierna with his sword. He completely gave up on defense, acting as if he was fighting for his life. A cruel smile appeared on Jiernas face, her battle-axe didnt slow, and a jade necklace around her neck flash with a pale blue light. Bang! The battle-axe cleaved on the light shield, Song Jians sword also cleaved on a pale blue water screen. This strike, neither of them had inflicted damage on the other. You dare to fight for your life against me? You are not qualified! Jiernas eyes were fixed on Song Jian, her tongue licking the blood at the corner of her mouth, and she sneered. Roar- Behind him, two Red-tailed Beasts finally broke free from the Blood Zombies Human Pyramid. Shaking their heads and tails, they immediately flung several blood zombies hanging on their bodies. Slap- A Blood Zombie was thrown away by a Red-tailed Beast, happened to fly past another Red-tailed Beast, the Red-tailed Beast twisted its head like a lightning, biting the Blood Zombie in its mouth. With a hard bite, it immediately crushed the Blood Zombie into a puddle of pus and blood, exploding in mid-air. In an instant, the two Red-tailed Beasts were like tigers entering sheepfold, sweeping the remaining dozen of Blood Zombies. Jierna looked back at Song Jian with a wild smile on her face: The trash creatures you summoned are almost wiped out. Once my two Red-tailed Beasts finish off your trash, Id like to see what you can do to fight me! Jierna, youve gone too far! The Goblin Clan wont let you go! Canaan, hiding in the distance with a face full of rage, screamed. I should be scared of your short clan? Jierna showed a disdainful expression on her face, completely ignoring Canaans threat. Song Jian took out two potions from his pocket, threw one at the two Red-tailed Beasts, and the other at Jierna. Pat- Jierna swung her battle axe toward the sky, causing the potion vial to explode in the air. A cloud of green powder enveloped Jierna, but was blocked by the golden light around her bodythe Weakness Potion had no effect on Jierna in her Tyrant Body State. Is that the only trick you know? Jierna gave Song Jian a contemptuous smile and swung her axe toward him. Song Jian backed off hastily, knowing he was no match for Jierna in her current state. Just then, Song Jian felt two gusts of wind from behind him. He abruptly lowered his body, and two Red-tailed Beasts leapt over him. Grrr- The Red-tailed Beasts hit the ground, turned their bodies around, leaned slightly forward, and bared their fangs at Song Jian, growling lowly at him. H-Human, we are no match for that crazy woman, we should run away! Canaan said tremblingly from afar. Although Canaan had no attack power, his defense was formidable, and he had several Acceleration Skills. He had explored more than half of the maze here, so if they fled, Jierna wouldnt be able to catch up with him. Song Jian glanced at Jierna in her Tyrant Body State, and then at the two Red-tailed Beasts in front of her. He gestured with his left hand, and a summoning matrix appeared in the air. A Black Dragon hatchling appeared within the matrix. After taking a glance at Song Jian, it turned its head towards the two Red-tailed Beasts and let out a roar. The Black Dragon hatchling had now leveled up to level seven. Although it was still three levels lower than the Red-tailed Beasts, it totally overshadowed them in terms of attributes and skills. Most importantly, a faint Dragon Might emerged from it. The two Red-tailed Beasts tails were originally waving arrogantly in the air like two burning flames, but the moment the Black Dragon hatchling roared at them, the two flames instantly went out, and the Red-tailed Beasts tucked their tails tightly, bent their bodies, and let out mournful cries, their eyes filled with terror. They didnt have the courage to attack the Black Dragon hatchling due to the suppression of bloodline levels between creatures. Seeing the Black Dragon hatchling, then looking at the two Red-Tailed Beasts crouching at her feet, Jierna furrowed her brows, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Human, are you interested in joining hands? Jierna looked at Song Jian. Join hands? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked, Together, go to Kantelu Ruins and find the Prayer Altar? How about we team up to take down the green-skinned dwarf? Jierna licked her lips, glanced at Canaan with a smirk, and said. Canaan looked at Song Jian with a frightened expression and slowly backed away. We we have a contract! Canaan stared at Song Jian and said in a low voice. Hearing Jiernas proposition, Song Jian instantly frowned and tightened his grip on his longsword. Originally he had summoned the Black Dragon hatchling to hold back the two Red-tailed Beasts. He never expected that the two Beasts would lose their fighting spirit upon seeing the Black Dragon hatchlingthey probably wouldnt even dare to fight back if Song Jian were to take them down now. With the threat of the Red-tailed Beasts gone, Song Jians situation shifted from being outnumbered to having the upper hand. The change in the attacking and defending state was unfavorable to Jierna, which might be why she suggested joining forces. Seeing Song Jians reaction, Jierna raised an eyebrow and chuckled. I was just joking with you, human! How about we team up and look for Kantelu Ruins together? This time, Ill allow you to use the Prayer Altar once. But once youve used it, Im taking the whole Altar away! With that, Jierna voluntarily deactivated her Tyrant Body State and walked toward Song Jian. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Chapter 244 Map Copy Chapter 244: Chapter 244 Map Copy Translator: 549690339 Dont trust her, shes lying to you! Panic flashed in Canaans eyes as he roared loudly. Little dwarf, if you keep talking nonsense, Ill turn your green skin red. Jierna threatened Canaan with a menacing expression. Canaan immediately shrank back, looking wronged as he hid in the corner near the wall. Song Jian glanced at Jierna, seeing that she still had some tricks up her sleeve. It was unclear who would win if they continued to fight. Song Jians task was not to kill Jierna but to safely escort Canaan to the Kantelu Ruins. Alright, lets cooperate. My only goal is to bring this little dwarf to Kantelu Ruins and see if theres any advantage to be had. Continuing to fight would be pointless! Song Jian shrugged, speaking in a relaxed tone. Jierna hoisted the battle-axe onto her shoulders with her right hand. Hearing Song Jians words, she revealed a satisfied smile and slowly pulled her left hand out of her waist pocket. Haha, wise choice. Jierna walked up and kicked the Red-tailed Beasts twice before muttering, Get up, useless creatures. The Black Dragon cubs golden eyes were still fixed on the Red-tailed Beasts, as if ready to pounce and devour them at any moment. Even reprimanded by Jierna, the Red-tailed Beasts didnt dare to move under the pressure of Dragon Might, lying on the ground with exposed bellies and wailing pitifully. Hey, can you put your pet away? These two wont even dare to walk otherwise. Jierna looked at the Black Dragon cub, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes. A Dragon cub I never thought that this human could actually tame a Dragon cub as a pet Jierna pondered, her eyes darting back and forth. If the Dragon Clan finds out that someone has tamed a Dragon cub as a pet, this human in front of me will be in big trouble. Should I secretly inform the Dragon Clan? Song Jian raised his hand, and a summoning circle appeared beneath the Black Dragon cub, quickly absorbing it into the Pet Space. Since the Black Dragon cub had been hunting monsters near the mansion earlier, Song Jian needed to first retrieve it into the Pet Space and then summon it from there. Now, to dismiss the cub, he could only send it back to the Pet Space and not relocate it near the mansion. Alright, little dwarf, bring out the map of your exploration. Let me see how much ground youve covered, Jierna menacingly said as she grabbed Canaan, who was cowering in the corner. Canaan resentfully glanced at Song Jian and handed over the sheepskin scroll. Hmm, not bad. Youve already explored such a large area. This will save me a lot of time! Jierna scanned the scroll, her eyes lighting up, and she nodded with satisfaction. Jierna had only explored about a third of the area, also depicted on a sheepskin scroll. She combined the two scrolls with a flash of white light, merging them into one. Immediately, the terrain of more than half of the Kantelu Maze was revealed to everyone present. A magic map? Canaans eyes filled with envy. He murmured, A magic map can automatically record any place and path one has been to. Its like a divine artifact for explorers Arent you a great merchant of the Goblin Clan? Dont you have one of these? Song Jian turned to Canaan and asked. He also coveted the magic map. Compared to the Zombie City map given when starting the game, this was much more advanced. No! Canaans face darkened, thinking of something unpleasant. Jierna, are you selling this map? Song Jian asked. What do you think? Jierna rolled her eyes, snorted coldly, and walked ahead with an arrogant air. Song Jian shrugged, not paying it any mind as he followed behind Jierna. Jierna entered the ruins from a different entrance, covering a different area from Song Jians party. This meant that only one-sixth of the area remained unexplored, which must be where the Kantelu Ruins were located. Jierna ordered two Red-tailed Beasts to scout ahead. Their tough shells acted like steel armor, making it difficult for conventional traps to harm them. Whenever they encountered monsters, Jierna charged in without waiting for Song Jian, single-handedly slaughtering all the opponents. Too weak! These monsters are seriously weak! None of them can put up a fight! Jierna pulled her battle-axe from the skull of a level 20 ordinary monster and glanced at Song Jian as she loudly declared. Song Jian could also kill a level 20 ordinary monster, but he wouldnt look as relaxed as Jierna. Seeing her provocative gaze, Song Jian pursed his lips and looked away. Seeing Song Jian look away, Jierna smirked and snorted proudly. The magical map was amazing C without the need for continuous drawing, it accurately recorded the paths they had traversed. In less than three hours, the three of them managed to explore the remaining area of the maze and found the entrance to the Kantelu Ruins. Now, the trio stood at the end of a passage, facing a faintly gray, misty light-gate. On either side of the gate were stone carvings of two dragons dressed in heavy armor, howling at the sky C not images of the Kantulu Clan. This is the place! Canaans eyes lit up with joy, and he heaved a sigh of relief. Hmph, youre just lucky to have found a powerful guard. Otherwise, youd never have made it here, Jierna coldly snorted. Canaan chuckled, looking slightly ingratiating: Should 1 go in first and check if theres any danger? Since when did the Goblin Clan become so brave? Jierna mocked with a sneer, and gave Canaan a kick on the butt: Go on, scout ahead. The moment Canaans figure entered the light-gate, Song Jian received a system prompt that he had completed the protection task. The whole Goblin Clan is full of troublemakers C stingy, calculating sorts. Even if youre on guard, you cant help but be taken in by them! Jierna couldnt help but exclaim while looking at Song Jian. Song Jian nodded and said, Yeah, he tricked me from the start. He said 1 could take anything from his bag as a reward, but turns out he had multiple storage items, and the bag was full of junk! Jierna couldnt help but laugh, clearly delighted by Song Jians misfortune. Jierna took out the magic map and peeled off a layer. With a swish- A thin sheet of parchment was lifted off the surface of the magic map and handed to Song Jian. This is a replica of the Kantelu Maze. Im giving it to you! I see quite a few notes from the Goblin Clan on it, presumably theyll be useful to you, Jierna said. This was another feature of the magical map C the ability to replicate any map. Jierna was now giving Song Jian a map of the Kantelu Maze. As long as the maze didnt move within the next month, Song Jian could enter it repeatedly. Song Jians eyes lit up and, gratefully accepting the map, he said, Thank you, Jierna. Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Desert Scorpion Beast Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Desert Scorpion Beast Translator: 549690339 In this maze, Song Jian didnt care about other places, but the golden treasure chest guarded by the Level 20 Elite BOSS was extremely enticing to him. If he didnt have the map, it would take some effort to find that place. However, with the map in hand, Song Jian could easily locate the Level 20 Elite BOSS. If he prepared properly, he might be able to slay it. That was a golden treasure chest, after all. Inside, there was at least one gold-quality equipment, which, at this stage of the game, was almost like a divine artifact for players. Haha, youre not bad, human. From now on, youre Jiernas friend. When we have time, we can spar again, but no using pets! Jierna said, patting Song Jian on the shoulder. System: You have gained the favor of the game character Jierna. Your relationship with the game character Jierna has increased to Friendly. System: When your relationship with a game character increases to Adoration, there is a certain chance that you can recruit them as a Follower. After Jierna finished speaking, she casually led her two Red-tailed Beasts into the light door. Song Jian stood in front of the light door, staring at the system prompt for a long time before revealing a trace of a smile and stepping in. As Song Jian stepped through the light door, his vision blurred, and he felt a sense of weightlessness. A strong dizziness enveloped him. This experience was even worse than when he first entered the game. When the dizziness subsided, Song Jian lifted his head and immediately furrowed his eyebrows. At this moment, he was standing on a sand dune. The light door behind him was slowly shrinking, and by the time Song Jian noticed it, it had already shrunk to the size of a basketball. In a short while, it disappeared entirely, leaving Song Jian alone in the desert. Canaan and Jierna were both gone, seemingly teleported to different places. Song Jian looked around. This place was clearly much larger than the valley he had been in before. He was now in the middle of a desert, with no signs of life anywhere within a few miles. All he could see were rolling sand dunes. A blazing sun hung in the sky, and the air was miserably dry. The entire area was desolate and lifeless, with not even a single blade of grass in sight. I must have left the Zombie Citys boundaries, right? Song Jian thought to himself. After all, even during daylight hours in Zombie City, there was no sunlight, and the sky was covered with thick clouds, completely obscuring the sun. Glancing at the sun overhead, he quickly determined his direction. Song Jian picked a random path and began walking forward. In the endless desert, there seemed to be no boundaries, and Song Jian was the only one walking alone, leaving a long trail of footprints behind him. Along the way, he didnt find any traces of life or even a hint of it. However, he did find some ruins in the desert. There were some crude stone houses half-buried in the sand, along with a few dessicated skeletons scattered around. These skeletons looked exactly like the one he had found in the Purple Bamboo Pavilion earlier, with horns on their heads and rows of bone spurs on their arms. There wasnt anything valuable in these stone houses, so Song Jian quickly searched them and found only a tattered map. At the center of the map was a huge pyramid marked on it. There arent any altars marked on this, just this pyramid. Ill check it out first and see! Song Jian thought to himself as he put the tattered map into his bag. Following its directions, he headed towards the pyramid. In the desert, ones hunger and thirst depleted quickly. Without water, it wouldnt be long before the thirst gauge would hit zero. Afterward, his Vitality Points would begin to decrease. Without enough water, one could easily die of thirst here. Fortunately, Song Jian had plenty of supplies. He always carried a lot of food and water with him. When his thirst gauge dropped below half, Song Jian took out a bottle of mineral water and gulped it down. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly felt faint sounds of combat coming from his left front. Accompanied by the roars of Red-tailed Beasts, he immediately rushed in that direction. A few miles away, Jierna was wielding an axe and, along with her two Red-tailed Beasts, was attacking a Level 15 Elite BOSS. The BOSS resembled a huge scorpion with six legs and a segmented tail. Its tail was hook-shaped and tipped with a bright red stinger. LV15 Desert Scorpion Beast (Elite), Vitality Points: 2200/2900, Characteristics: Enhanced Defense, Highly Poisonous, Skills: Sand Escape, Scarlet Poison Needle, Pincer Strike. Song Jian stood on a sand dune, squinting as he watched. Although it was three against one, the Desert Scorpion Beast was incredibly fierce, able to move freely in the sand without any hindrance. It brandished its giant pincers, creating sparks each time they clashed. The two Red-tailed Beasts appeared quite wary of the BOSSS formidable weapons, and did not dare to attack head-on, instead harassing it from the sides. Jierna, on the other hand, was the main fighting force and directly faced the scorpion beast. As he carefully observed from the side, Song Jian seized the opportunity to see just how strong Jierna was in combat and if she had any hidden cards. However, before he could watch for long, Jierna seemed to detect something and turned her head towards Song Jian. Since there was nowhere to hide on the vast sands, Song Jian, who was standing on a high sand dune, could not escape Jiernas gaze. The moment she saw Song Jian, Jierna raised an eyebrow, anger flashing across her face. Stop standing there and help! No longer able to watch the fight, Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, drew his Guardians Sword, and charged towards the Desert Scorpion Beast. When the Desert Scorpion Beast saw Song Jian approaching, it didnt pay any attention to him. In its eyes, power directly correlated with size. It even held some contempt for the seemingly insignificant Song Jian. However, it quickly realized its grave mistake. Song Jians attacks were extremely powerful and his damage high. With a swing of his sword, three silver Sword Silks pierced through the thick shell and penetrated the scorpion beasts body. With the silvery Sword Qi flashing on his sword, Song Jian effortlessly tore through the shell on the scorpion beasts body, causing massive damage to it. Even when its pincers clashed with Song Jians sword head on, the latter remained fearless. The Invisible Sword Qi made the sword incredibly sharp. Each clash shattered fragments of the scorpions pincers, leaving them pitted and ragged in no time. The Desert Scorpion Beasts Vitality Points rapidly decreased, and its eyes filled with fear when looking at Song Jian. Feeling the imminent threat to its life, the Desert Scorpion Beast actually turned and fled. After running some distance, it burrowed directly into the sand and disappeared. Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet Translator: 549690339 Desert Shift! This is a defense skill of the Sand Scorpion Beast, whenever it faces danger, it tunnels into the sand to escape. What to do? Watch it run away like this? Song Jian looked regretfully where the Scorpion Beast dug a large hole, he couldnt chase it into the sand. Hmph, it cant stay beneath the sand indefinitely. Its skill also needs to cool down sometime! Jierna snorted, flicking her ponytail, she ordered the two Red-tailed Beasts: You two, track its trail, find where it comes out. After strolling around the big hole for a while, the two Red-tailed Beasts roared at Jierna before running toward the left. Follow them! After Jierna finished speaking, she jumped onto one of the Red-tailed Beasts, riding it to follow the other one. Although Song Jian owned a motorcycle, it couldnt run smoothly through the desert, with his own two legs the only option, he trailed behind the two Red-tailed Beasts, eating their dust. Because they were tracking the trace of the Sand Scorpion Beast, the Red-tailed Beasts werent moving very fast, which barely allowed Song Jian to keep up with them. After running for about ten minutes, there was a noise from the front, and the Sand Scorpion Beast finally emerged from under the sand. Attack, its Vitality Points arent plenty anymore. Knock it down, well share the loot! Jierna shouted to Song Jian behind her, instantly wielding her battleaxe and lunging from the back of the Red-tailed Beast, leaping mid-air. Die! Jierna yelled fiercely in mid-air. Her battleaxe, with a whistling sound, swung towards the Sand Scorpion Beast. Song Jian also charged at it. The ground quaked under his foot, and a sharp fang-shaped energy wave ripped through the sand, leaving a deep mark. After using the Desert Shift skill, the Sand Scorpion Beast seemed very exhausted. Crawling in the sand for about ten minutes without air and against much resistance burned a few times more energy than usual, so when it came out, the Scorpion Beast was panting heavily. Feeling the intense energy above its head, a look of annoyance flashed in the eyes of the Sand Scorpion Beast. It surprisingly rose its front body up, swinging the scorpion claw at mid-air Jierna. Boom! After the battleaxe and the Scorpions Claw collided, a loud boom followed by a shockwave rolled through, and the Sand Scorpion Beast retreated a few steps, surprise flashing in its eyes. It couldnt believe that such a tiny figure could wield such immense power. Just then, a sharp sound came from below. A fang-shaped energy wave hit one of its left legs hard. With a crack, the Earth Teeth Assault triggered a critical hit and broke off one of the Scorpion Beasts legs. A wave of intense pain washed over the Sand Scorpion Beast, causing it to tilt towards the left, losing its balance and rolling over. Well done! Jiernas eyes shone. She shouted, stomping under her foot causing a giant pit, her body sprung up, swinging her battleaxe towards the Scorpion Beasts stomach. Splash- The battleaxe easily ripped open the Scorpion Beasts soft belly, a stinky thick green liquid splurted out from the wound, staining Jiernas entire body green. The Scorpion Beast let out a series of frantic shrills. The Scorpion Tail swung from under its body, raising up high, a vivid red Scorpion hook launched towards Jiernas back. Buzz- A soft trembling sound echoed through the air as a three-meter-long sword light swept across, chopping the scorpion tail into two pieces. Sword Silk! Three silver sword silks appeared out of nowhere from the surface of Song Jians body. After briefly probing the surroundings, they lashed out at the desert scorpion beast with a swish. Thwack thwack thwack- The three sword silks struck the shell of the desert scorpion beast like a whip, splitting three wounds over a meter long. Blood splattered around, tinting the surrounding sand green. Still not dead? Jierna didnt even glance at the scorpion tail behind her, continuously swinging her battle axe and hacking at the scorpion beast. The beast writhed crazily, stirring up a cloud of dust and sand that cloaked everything in chaos. Jiernas growling and the scorpions beasts roar intertwined. The figure of the scorpion beast flickered in the dust, its thick green blood occasionally splattering out. Soon, the movement of the desert scorpion beast gradually diminished. The dust settled, and next to a small sand dune, the beast collapsed onto the ground. Jierna stood atop the beasts body, one foot stepping on its head, one hand holding the battle axe on her shoulder, looking at Song Jian. Impressive! Song Jian gave Jierna a thumbs-up, loudly praising her. Upon hearing Song Jians praise, a radiant smile spread across Jiernas face. You did pretty well too. If it werent for you, I might have been seriously injured this time. This guys tail is no joke! Jierna jumped off the massive body of the scorpion beast, delivering a hard kick to its corpse. An invisible flame began to burn on the surface of the scorpion beasts body, its enormous corpse sizzling in heat. A few items emitting a bluish-green glow emerged from its body. Jierna carefully examined the items. She immediately separated one piece of blue equipment and two pieces of white-quality materials into one pile, and the remaining three green items into another pile. Then she said to Song Jian, Lets split the spoils. You pick first! Song Jian stepped forward to take a look. Among the two piles of spoils, there was only one piece of equipment, which was the blue item. Scorpion Beast Helmet (Blue): Helmet, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense + 8, Vision +3, Attack +10; Special Effect: Summoning Scorpion Beast (Passive), when damaged, there is a certain chance to summon a Desert Scorpion Beast Soul to assist in battle. The Desert Scorpion Beast Soul lasts for 180 seconds, this skill can only trigger once every sixty minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 13, Can it be taken out of the game: No. A level 13 helmet. Song Jian was only at level 12, he needed to level up once more to wear it. The remaining two items paired with the helmet were white-quality materials: Scorpion Meat full of Fishy Smell and Broken Scorpion Shell. The former was a cooking material, the latter a forging material, both of not very high value. The other pile held three green quality items which were three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls, their usage unknown. But if sold, each can fetch a thousand Doomsday Coins. Song Jian glanced at them, then directly picked up the blue-quality helmet and the two white-quality materials. Jierna watched Song Jian, a mysterious smile playing at the corner of her mouth as she collected the three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls. Continue in this direction, and in about five or six kilometers, we should reach Kantelu Ruins. The Prayer Altar is there! Jierna pointed in a direction across the desert. Something clicked in Song Jians mind. The direction she was pointing to was where the pyramid was marked on the map. It seemed that the map he had found earlier was indeed the map of Kantelu Ruins. Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Altar of Prayer Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Altar of Prayer Translator: 549690339 | Canaan felt depressed inside. When they came to the Kantelu Ruins before, the labyrinth would be somewhat dangerous, bur once they entered the real Kantelu Ruins, there would be no danger. However, when they entered the Kantelu Ruins this time, he was chased by a large group of desert scorpion beasts, causing Canaan to waste several one-time acceleration items and many potions that restore Spirit Points. Later, when they entered the pyramid, he wasted a lor of porions that recover Vitality Points. This trip would be a great loss if he hadnt obtained good things at rhe prayer altar. Tve never been so unlucky before, nor encountered so many troubles Canaan muttered quietly. Jierna pointed at Song Jian and said, Youve never been with him before either! Canaan was stunned and then cast a resentful glance at Song Jian. Being chased by desert scorpion beasts before could be attributed to bad luck, bur the fact that they triggered the passive defense of the stone gate resulted in the damage and early activation of the gate. This subsequently led them to be hit by an ancient curse inside, and it was all Song Jians fault for carelessly trying to investigate it. But Canaan dared not blame Song Jian, so he could only quietly grumble while drawing circles in a corner. The three crossed the stone gate and faced a huge palace. In the center of the palace, there was an altar over a person tall, built from stone blocks. This is the prayer altar of the Kantulu clan. It can communicate with countless planes. Some items that you think are useless might be treasures in other planes, and some useless items on the other side could be treasures in our plane. Through this altar, we can exchange items with creatures from other planes!11 Canaan pointed at the altar in the palace and said. The probability of what you said happening is very small, right? Song Jian glanced at Canaan and said. Canaans face showed an awkward expression, scratching his head, he said, Thats what the senior who brought me here for the first time said. Anyway, Tve never encountered such a good thing before! How to activate it? Song Jian asked. Its not time yet; when it starts emanating light, it can be used. Canaan finished, suddenly alert and reminded Song Jian with a glance: Dont mess with it; this altar is the only valuable thing here. If something goes wrong, our trip will be in vain. You guys use it quickly, and after that, Im going to carry this altar away. Jierna said casually, and glanced at Song Jian, adding: We agreed on this beforehand. This thing is somewhat chicken ribs; it should also follow the principle of equivalent exchange Song Jian touched his chin and muttered quietly: For example, an Attribute Fruit may seem like a treasure to us, but in other planes, its probably not cheap, right? Not necessarily. What if theres a plane with trees full of Attribute Fruits everywhere? Itd be as common as ordinary fruits here! Canaan suddenly said. How can that be? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and said, If thats true, wouldnt people from that plane be incredibly strong? What if the people from that plane became immune to Attribute Fruits after eating too much, and the fruits only have effects on people from other planes? Canaan said casually: Anything is possible! Have you encountered any similar good fortune? Song Jian asked. Goblin merchant Canaans face suddenly darkened, and after a long silence, he shook his head and said: In most cases, its an equivalent exchange. However, some items from other planes dont exist in our world; they are non-renewable resources. Some big shots like to collect them, and they can be sold at a good price Song Jian didnt move, but Jierna began to circle the prayer altar, examining the placement of each stone block. It seemed like she really wanted to take this prayer altar back to her house. This altar had densely packed Magic Runes carved on its surface, numbering in the thousands. Even if Song Jian couldnt understand them, he felt a sense of inexplicable awe. Prayer Altar (Special Building), Effect: Offer an item of at least ordinary quality, use the altar to communicate with the myriad realms, and trade items with a certain probability of exchanging items of a higher grade; Usage conditions: Specific rime, once a month In other words, there is a chance to get an item of a higher quality than the offered item; if you offer a silver-quality item and get a gold-quality item, wouldnt that be a huge profit? Song Jian murmured to himself. It didnt take long for the three of them to witness the altar surface start emanating milky white light. The originally bluish-green stone gradually turned into a jade-like green color, and the Magic Runes carved on it also glowed with golden light. Its activated, the altar is activated. Whos going first? Canaan became excited and showed an eager expression. You go first; Im here to take it down! Jierna waved her hand and said. Canaan glanced at Song Jian, and Song Jian signaled him to go first. Canaan grinned, took out a silver-glowing item from his backpack, and walked towards the altar step by step. Wow, youre really generous! Song Jians eyes widened as he stared at the silver item in Canaans hand; he had never seen it before. It seems like this guy had some hidden storage items. The goblin merchant climbed the steps to the top of the prayer altar, placed the silver-quality equipment on it, and then began to pray silently with his palms together. In a short while, a silvery light bloomed on the altar. Another planes creature has taken interest in his item and is showcasing its exchange items. Unfortunately, only those who are on the altar can see the traded items! Jierna, who was also curious about the altar, explained to Song Jian, who was visiting the place for the first time. What if youre not satisfied with the item the other party puts out? Song Jian asked. Its not a trade with just one party or in a queue. As long as they are interested in the item on the altar, they can showcase their exchange item. When the time comes, you can just pick the highest value one from within, Jierna explained and added: Of course, if the items value is too low and no one wants to exchange it, then this opportunity will be wasted. You will have to wait until next month to try again! As they talked, Song Jian noticed that the silver-quality item Canaan had placed on the altar suddenly disappeared. Apparently, Canaan had successfully traded with a creature from another plane, but what item he got in exchange could only be known to him, as others couldnt see it. Seeing the satisfied smile on Canaans face, it seemed that he got what he wanted, and their trip to the Kantelu Ruins wouldnt be a waste. Its your turn! Canaan came down from the altar with a grin and said to Song Jian. Song Jian took a deep breath and walked towards the prayer altar. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Chapter 250: Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body Chapter 250: Chapter 250: Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stood on the altar, unsure of what to do next, when a line of golden letters appeared before his eyes. Please place the item you wish to exchange. Can I only place one item? Then, what shall I choose? Song Jian opened his inventory to check. There was quite a lot of stuff cluttered in Song Jians inventory, a bamboo shovel, miners gloves, exquisite totem marks, batwing zombie summon cards, vampiric scrolls, attack scrolls, vitality stones, necromancer crystal cores, and so on. There was also a level 15 silver-quality leather armor and a level 13 scorpion beast helmet. These two items would probably be the most expensive equipment in Song Jians inventory, but unfortunately, these were items that Song Jian needed, he couldnt exchange them; what if the exchanged item wasnt something he could use? He would surely cry. After hesitating for a while, the countdown had started at the altar, and Song Jians gaze fell on an item. This was the only black quality equipment Song Jian had acquired. Although the attributes provided by this item were poor, only increasing the upper limit of ones vitality by a little, Song Jian always felt that this item was somewhat mysterious. Mutated Stone Tablet, this was the spoils of war Song Jian acquired when he had hunted that elite BOSS tombstone zombie. Until now, Song Jian hadnt seen any other black quality equipment, this was the only one. As if guided by some inexplicable force, Song Jian took out this accessory and placed it on the altar. As soon as Song Jian placed it, an item emanating a silver glow appeared before his eyes. Silver quality? Song Jian was surprised. He didnt expect that his item would be so valuable, enough to exchange for a silver-quality item. Phoenix Dance Singer (Silver), special item, effects: This Singer has mastered hundreds of dances, can enhance the grade of a banquet when used there, enthusiasm level +1. One of the Twin Legend set; can perform the Phoenix Dance with Phoenix Dance Singer. Silver-quality set? Song Jians expression became a bit peculiar. He had thought that sets would only be of deep green quality, he hadnt expected that there would be sets even among silver-quality. But this thing is a bit of a white elephant- Song Jian said, shaking his head as he touched his chin, this item was purely for showing off. It enhances the atmosphere during a banquet but offers no help in battles. Perhaps some big shots in other cities would be interested in it Just as Song Jian was deliberating whether to exchange for this silver-quality item, suddenly, the exchange list surged with hundreds of items appearing, each not lower than silver-quality. What, whats going on? Song Jians face showed surprise. You have to know that even if there is a chance to exchange for an item of a higher quality, usually only one item will appear. For example, if Song Jian were to put out an item of blue quality for exchange, most of the items that would appear in the exchange list would be of blue quality, with some even being green or white quality. But if a silver-quality item appears, at the most, only one would appear, unlike now, where there are hundreds. So many silver-quality items made Song Jians eyes dazzle, he could hardly read all the attributes in detail. Could it be that this black-quality Mutated Stone Tablet has other uses? As Song Jian carefully picked the exchange items, he started to hesitate in his heart. I feel like 1 got the short end of the stick, even though I dont even know what uses this stone tablet has! Song Jian muttered in his heart. Just then, a golden light appeared before Song Jian, and there was a golden-quality item in the exchange, outshining all the other items all at once. Gold, gold quality? Is there really someone willing to exchange a gold-quality item for this stone tablet? Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Sorrowful Charm? This is a gold-quality skill book? What a strange name and it requires level 80 to learn, and also requires negative karma up to -10,000 to learn? Song Jian frowned, and for a moment, he had a feeling of indecision about whether to exchange for this skill book. He would likely be unable to use it for a long time if he traded for it. However, to exchange a piece of poor-quality accessory for a gold-quality skill, although this skill sounds quite abnormal and he couldnt use it at the moment, it was obviously a very worthwhile deal. Song Jian just had this feeling in his heart that he was still getting the short end of the stick. Whoosh- Suddenly, another item appeared in the exchange column flashing with light. Level Fruit? A gold-quality Level Fruit, after use, it directly increases the users level by 10? Simple and crude, but As Song Jian stared at the newly appeared Level Fruit, he became more convinced that his stone tablet was indeed a very special item, worth far more than he had imagined. Song Jian hadnt stared at the golden quality Level Fruit for long before another golden skill scroll appeared in the exchange list. Forge Body and Wash Marrow Primordial Breathing Method? Increases all attributes every time a level is gained? This technique can also be used in the real world, good stuff, indeed! Song Jians eyes lit up, while levels can be gradually raised, a skill that can increase body attributes was too rare. Just as Song Jian was about to select this skill, another gold-quality skill scroll appeared before him. Song Jian only took a glance and immediately chose to exchange for the newly revealed skill scroll. Skill Scroll: Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. After use, can learn the skill Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. Scroll Usage Condition: Main weapon is sword; Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After releasing this skill, the players all attributes +5, physical defense increase 30%, magic resistance increase 30%, negative effect immunity judgement +3, when using sword weapons, damage increase 50%, when releasing sword skills, power increase 30%. This effect lasts for 30 seconds, dispel, purify-type skills cannot affect this effect; Skill cost: consumes 30 Invisible Sword Qi on release, during its duration, consumes 1 Invisible Sword Qi per second. Skill Cooldown: 60 minutes; Skill Description: This skill is one of the inherited skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession. This was the third Swordsman Immortal profession skill book that Song Jian got. Seeing it, all other items were no longer appealing to Song Jian. After the exchange was done, Song Jian immediately used the skill scroll. In an instant, a golden light enveloped Song Jian, and the words Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body appeared in the skill bar. This skill had a rather long cooldown, and unless he was certain he wouldnt be in any fights, it would normally not be used casually, as it should be kept as his trump card. After the exchange was completed, Song Jian felt a force surging from the altar, pushing him to leave. This force was weak at first, but started to get stronger over time. One person could only exchange one item at a time, so there was no point in staying on the altar. So, Song Jian slowly stepped off the altar. Haha, is it my turn now? Jierna put away her battle axe and quickly walked towards the altar. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Moving Out Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Moving Out Translator: 549690339 Jiernas goal was to move this entire altar, but she wasnt sure if it could still be used after moving it, so she decided to use it once beforehand. Wow, what extravagance, actually using a golden quality item to exchange! Canaan looked at the item in Jiernas hand and said jealously. Exchanging items with the prayer altar doesnt necessarily mean using gold-quality items, but the lowest quality that one could exchange was gold. If the item offered was unappealing, people from other planes wouldnt be fools to exchange their treasures, and they might even exchange silver or even blue-quality items. After placing the item on the altar, someone soon brought out their exchange item, Jierna selected one after some deliberation and completed the trade. Phew, she exchanged for a golden-quality weapon! Canaan, standing on tiptoes, saw the item in Jiernas hand and whispered. It looked like Jierna had exchanged for a gold-quality battleaxe, and she began brandishing it excitedly as soon as she got it. Jiernas item was merely a gold-quality material, but exchanging it for a gold-quality weapon was quite a bargain. Alright, now that both of you have finished exchanging, leave here quickly. Im going to move this altar! Jierna stared at Song Jian and Canaan and said fiercely. With a gold-quality weapon in hand, Jierna had more confidence. If it werent for seeing Song Jian exchange a golden quality skill earlier and mastering it right away, she might have attacked immediately. System: Jierna has proposed that you leave. You must leave within three minutes and be at least 100 meters away from her, otherwise her favorability towards you will decrease greatly. What? This NPCs favorability can change like this? Its already on friendly, but it could still drop so easily? Song Jian suddenly lost interest in favorability. Heh! This altar was built with the entire strength of the Kantulu Clan. If you so much as touched a single brick on it, the altars energy might detonate and destroy the whole pyramid! Canaan taunted Jierna with a sarcastic expression. Thats not your concern! Jierna said nonchalantly. You should leave quickly, in case the altars energy really detonates. Isnt it better if youre farther away? Hurry up, go! How are we supposed to leave with all those Desert Scorpion Beasts outside the pyramid? Song Jian asked. Thats not my problem. Anyway, you guys can stay here. Once I take the altar, therell be no problem with you staying here! Jierna looked at Song Jian and said. Lets go, lets go, wait in the stone corridor for a while Canaan pulled Song Jian and walked towards the outside. As they left the palace, Canaan whispered to Song Jian: Humph! That woman is crazy. Every time she comes, she says she wants to move the altar, but she never does it. Does she think this altar is so easy to move? She probably cant even understand the runes on it, let alone touch a single brick! The Kantelu Ruins have been here for thousands of years. If they could be moved, they would have been moved by someone else long ago, not left for this crazy woman! Canaan said disdainfully. The two reached the stone corridor and heard the snarls of the Desert Scorpion Beasts outside, which seemed to be guarding the pyramid relentlessly. This is troublesome; these monsters havent dispersed yet. Canaan frowned slightly before looking at Song Jian and saying, With your strength, those Desert Scorpion Beasts probably cant hurt you, but Im not so lucky. Time is money, my friend. Now that were done here, I have to leave immediately. Take care of yourself! As he spoke, Canaan took out a Town Return Scroll, tore it open, and was immediately enveloped in a milky white light. One last piece of advice: no matter what, dont go exploring the other pyramids; theyre all filled with level 30 elite bosses Whoosh- A beam of white light shot up to the sky, protecting Canaan as it tore through space. The walls of the pyramid couldnt block this white light, and a powerful spatial force formed a unique pathway to take Canaan away from the pyramid. Only Song Jian was left in the stone corridor, with intermittent tremors coming from the palace behind him. It seemed that Jierna had started to tamper with the altar. I hope you dont blow yourself up. If an item that connects all realms explodes, I fear that Stone City will be reduced to nothing but ruins. Song Jian thought to himself, feeling like he was sitting on a ticking bomb. As he watched the restless Desert Scorpion Beasts outside the stone corridor, Song Jian drew his longsword and charged out. Let me try how powerful this Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body really is! When the nearest scorpion beast was still seven or eight meters away, Song Jian stomped his foot, and a fang-shaped air mass whistled toward it. With a bang, a scorpion beast was knocked flying. Weakness Potion! A bottle of mutated-grade Weakness Potion shattered in the midst of the desert scorpion beasts, instantly enveloping seven or eight of them. Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a light shout, a faint golden light flickered around Song Jians body, and eight sword shadows circled him. The long sword in his hand sparkled with a silver glow as he charged at the desert scorpion beasts. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians figure darted wildly through the scorpion beasts, none of them able to stop him. As soon as he unleashed the Broken Wing Dance skill, Song Jians speed was almost like teleporting. After two consecutive attacks, Song Jian leapt high into the air and fiercely slashed down at the scorpion beasts on the ground. Boom! An airwave blew away all the surrounding scorpion beasts. Swish- The sword light in his left hand burst forth, and a three-meter-long silver sword light, accompanied by Song Jians body rotation, drew a perfect circle. Thud, thud, thud- More than a dozen desert scorpion beasts exploded in mid-air, leaving not a single intact corpse. The large group of scorpion beasts around roared in anger and rushed towards Song Jian, their giant pincers smashing down fiercely, the low sound of tearing air echoing above Song Jians head. Knights Creed! A white light shield protected Song Jian, who instead of retreating, advanced towards the scorpion beasts. All the attacks hit the white light shield continuously C the 500-point defense only lasted for seven or eight seconds before it shattered completely. Bang, bang, bang- The attacks from the scorpion beasts followed, and phantom longswords appeared on the surface of Song Jians body, surrounding and encircling him. All the attacks that hit Song Jians body only caused a series of single-digit damage. It should be noted that these were 20th-level ordinary monsters, eight levels higher than Song Jian. Feeling the slight vibrations from his bodys surface and the fact that his lost Vitality Points were recovering faster than the damage he was taking, Song Jians heart was reassured as he swung his longsword to kill enemies left and right among the scorpion beasts. Sword Silk! Rapid Sword, activate! Haha-, come, lets have a thrilling fight! Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 252: Annihilation Chapter 252: Chapter 252: Annihilation Translator: 549690339 Once Song Jian opened the Immortal Sword Body technique, all his attributes increased by five points. His strength, now over twenty points, was supreme, with all other attributes receiving a corresponding boost. Other than his vitality points, all his attributes outclassed those of ordinary level twenty monsters. Add to that his high defense, resistance and unnaturally fast vitality recovery; it was clear that Song Jian could take whatever the desert scorpions threw at him. He moved with the fervor of a berserker amidst the desert scorpions, deflecting attacks left and right as silver light flashed and blood flew. The spectral swords that shone around him reduced the severity of their attacks before his equipped armor bore the remainder. The actual damage inflicted on him was minuscule; Further with his inherent skill Thick Skin forcibly reducing 12 points of damage, each desert scorpion could only inflict minimal damage on Song Jian. Given his current vitality points over 700, if only his Immortal Sword Body could last for more than 30 seconds, he might have slain all the surrounding scorpions; With five seconds of Immortal Sword Body left, Song Jian charged towards the pyramid. Within just twenty seconds, he had killed over twenty desert scorpions, boosting his experience points by 8%. The experience gained through killing monsters eight levels above him was substantial. Under normal circumstances, it would take him half a day of grinding comparable monsters to obtain such a feat. Whew, that was awesome! Song Jian staggered into the stone corridor, falling to one knee, sword propped on the ground. His zombie commanders armor was worn and torn, its durability drastically reduced. Despite that, his face wore an expression of excitement and wild glee. After a brief rest, upon standing up and turning to face the desert scorpions outside the stone corridor, the scorpions blocking the entrance instinctively retreated a few steps. The brutality of Song Jians onslaught earlier had left an indelible impression on them, akin to facing a natural predator. Rumble- A thunderous noise came from within the pyramids hall C Jierna had begun her assault. Song Jian was taken aback C she was seriously attempting to interfere with the prayer altar. Wouldnt I be doomed if she made a mistake? Song Jian couldnt help but worry. At this moment, the agitated desert scorpions outside the pyramid attempted to rush in. Yet, as they neared the stone corridor, they recoiled hissing, refusing to take a step further, even under the relentless attacks of their comrades. As the sounds of disturbance within the hall grew louder, waves of scorpions began converging towards the pyramid. Scorpions from behind were clambering over those in front, piling in layers and pressing closer towards the stone corridor. Five meters, four meters, three meters Finally, a scorpion was pushed into the stone corridor; Splash- Golden light erupted from the walls of the stone corridor, the numerous intricate magic runes taking form on the surrounding walls, continuously crackling with electricity; Boom- A bolt of lightning struck the squeezed-in scorpion, causing an instant reduction of over 1300 vitality points. These ordinary level twenty monsters had only 1450 vitality points to begin with, which was far less than that of the elite scorpion that chased Canaan in the past. The lightning left it at deaths doorstep with less than 100 vitality points remaining; As the second bolt of lightning formed, Song Jian dashed towards the nearly dead, shell-shattered desert scorpion, driving his long sword deep into its body. Having received a fatal blow, the almost dead desert scorpion was once flung up and heavily fell onto the ground, turning into a corpse. A transparent flame swiftly burned it into a pile of black ash. With the death of the scorpion, the lightning within the stone corridor slowly dissipated. The magic runes on the surrounding stone walls also gradually faded, returning to their original plain stone appearance. Most of the vitality points of this scorpion were stripped away by the pyramids defense measures which means that although Song Jian received all its experience points, it didnt drop any loot. Huh, this way of killing is faster! Realising this, Song Jian brightened up and threw a bottle of Weakness Potion towards the entrance of the stone corridor. Above the heads of a few dozen scorpions right outside the corridor, a whack sound resonated as the potion bottle exploded, causing 30 points of damage per scorpion, and drastically reducing their defense. Like rolling balls, the scorpions started getting pushed into the stone corridor, triggering the pyramids defense measures again. Bolt after bolt of lightning, like the whip of a thunderstorm, struck down mercilessly on the desert scorpions that dared intrude the pyramid. The flashes of electricity and the painful cries from the scorpions echoed within the stone corridor, leaving no scorpion capable of withstanding the whip-like blows. However, before they ended up in the corridor, all these scorpions were first subjected to Song Jians attack. Therefore, the system defaulted the experience points of these monsters to Song Jian. Rapidly, his experience points began to fluctuate. All he needed to do was continuously throw bottles of Weakness Potion at the desert scorpions about to be squeezed into the stone corridor. 15%, 30%, 45%, 60% Song Jians experience points increased at a fast pace, his Weakness Potions decreasing at the same pace; Soon, an hour passed with his experience reaching Level 12 at 94%, just one notch away from Level 13. The swarm of scorpions at the enclosed gate multiplied, seeming as if every desert scorpion in the area had poured into this Stone City. At first, these scorpions were just getting pushed into the corridor but eventually relying on their sheer toughness, they began braving through the stone corridors lightning to invade the pyramid. Each progressing step resulted in a few desert scorpions being annihilated by the corridors lightning. Nonetheless, the scorpions from behind trampled over the ashes of their comrades, inching closer and closer. Meanwhile, Song Jian could only keep retreating. Just then, a rumble eruption from behind him reverberated through the pyramid; the entire building trembling. It felt like an earthquake. A surge of air rushed out from behind, bringing with it an aura of endless death and decay, making Song Jians heart tighten; No time to dodge, Song Jian instinctively activated the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body again as it had just cooled down. He was enveloped in a golden light, with several ghostly long swords floating upside down rotating slowly around him. Boom! The torrent of air from behind clashed harshly against Song Jian, almost knocking him flat on the ground. His body shimmered in golden light, while the few sword-like figures rotated even faster to form a sword-like shield that blocked the airwave. Just like a tidal wave, the air mass rushed at Song Jian who was presently using all his strength to stand still. He leaned against the wall of the stone corridor like a boulder, with closed eyes waiting for the air mass to dissipate. After a long ten seconds, the energy wave full of deathly silence began to weaken and finally disappeared. Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Returning to the Maze Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Returning to the Maze Translator: 549690339 The wave of dead energy disappeared in the stone corridor, and Song Jian finally managed to withstand it, but his vitality points had dropped to a third. The stone corridor was quiet, and all the desert scorpions lay motionless on the cold stone slabs. You could see that their bodies had lost all moisture, looking like dried corpses. Plop- A desert scorpions body turned into powder, which seemed to be the beginning. Soon, the bodies of all the desert scorpions turned into piles of powder, including those outside the stone corridor. All these experience points! Song Jian thought, somewhat distressed. His experience was stuck at 94%. There were still hundreds of scorpions left, seemingly attracting all the desert scorpions in the world here. If Song Jian killed the remaining scorpions, he could not only level up to 13 but also gain another level C a chance that would be hard to come by outside of the Kantelu Ruins. Even with a monster tide, they wouldnt be able to kill all of them. What on earth happened in the palace? Did Jierna really dismantle the prayer altar? Song Jian curiously walked into the gold pyramid palace. As he expected, the prayer altar in the center of the hall was indeed dismantled, with no trace of its existence. Where the altar used to be was now a piece of floor tile, its wear and tear identical to those around it. Its really been removed? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. At that moment, cracking sounds like ka-ka came, and cracks suddenly appeared on the walls of the great pyramid hall. These cracks continued to extend towards the top of the hall, and Song Jian suddenly had a bad feeling. Sure enough, as Song Jian rushed out of the pyramid, the entire pyramid began to shake violently, and broken stones kept falling from above. Large green stones, measuring a meter on each side, fell from the top, creating crashing and crackling noises. With great difficulty, Song Jian managed to escape from the pyramid. It was a dangerous journey, and he almost got hit by the huge falling stones several times. Fortunately, the pyramid was tall enough to give him enough time to react and dodge. Looking back, the massive pyramid was shaking, and stone bricks were collapsing inwards. This spectacular scene showed the collapse of the grand, tens-of-meters high structure. As the largest gold pyramid in the center of Stone City collapsed with a rumble, monster roars and agitated howls could be heard from the dozen smaller gold pyramids around. It seemed that they could also feel the collapse. The collapse of the pyramid lasted for more than ten minutes. Eventually, the majestic building turned into a pile of ruins, and the monsters inside the smaller pyramids around stopped roaring, becoming utterly silent. Right in front of the collapsed ruins, a blood-red Teleportation Gate appeared out of thin air. There was also a five-minute countdown timer on the gate. Could this be the exit? Song Jian summoned a Blood Raven, ordering it to fly into the gate. After waiting for a while, the Blood Raven didnt die and return to the Blood Pool. Thus, Song Jian stepped into the teleportation gate, too. The stone city in the Kantelu Ruins fell into dead silence once again. At the moment when the countdown on the blood-colored teleportation gate disappeared, the gate itself disintegrated, vanishing without a trace. The moment the blood-red gate disappeared, all the bosses sealed in the gold pyramids roared together in madness. As the sealing runes in the small pyramids collapsed rapidly, the bodies of the smaller pyramids began to crack, just like the big pyramid had done earlier. Boom, boom, boom- The small pyramids in the center of Stone City exploded one after another, and level 30 elite bosses leaped out from the ruins, viciously looking around from their positions atop the collapsing pyramids. Although these bosses differed in appearance and had been sealed for an unknown number of years, each of them exuded a fierce aura and looked somewhat weak, seemingly lacking in vitality. These dozen or so level 30 elite bosses glanced at each other and seemed to see the intense killing intent in each others eyes. Fortunately, these bosses were still sane. They randomly chose a direction, left the Stone City, and ran towards the desolate desert outside. Song Jian stepped into the blood-red Teleportation Gate, and after a brief spell of dizziness, he found himself back in the Kantelu Maze. A Blood Raven stood dumbly in front of the gate. Feeling Song Jians arrival, it twisted its head 180 degrees and gazed at him blankly. Song Jian raised his hand, dismissed the Blood Raven, allowing it to return to the Blood Pool, and looked around. All around were cold stone walls, and since the area had already been fully explored, the maze was eerily quiet. Do they expect me to walk back on my own? Song Jian couldnt help but complain. If he didnt have a map of the maze, it would take him at least three to four days to leave, and Song Jian didnt have the same skills as Canaan. However, Jierna had made a copy of the maze map for him, and the maze would not change for a month. Song Jian took out the map and studied it carefully. It took him more than half an hour to finally determine his location. The place was vast, and every fork in the road looked identical, making Song Jian feel disoriented. Before leaving the maze, why not try to solo kill a level 20 elite boss? Im very close to the golden chest now. Song Jian stroked his chin, carefully considering. Although he was only level 12 now, his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body could crush ordinary level 20 monsters for 60 seconds. Add to that several attack skills, and he had a fair chance of taking on a level 20 elite boss head-on. It was well known that the Swordsman Immortal profession was the number one offensive role. Song Jian, with three Swordsman Immortal profession inheritance skills, might not be able to meet the requirements of a Sword Immortal, but his attack power was far beyond other professions. Little Black, come out! With a wave of his hand, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon cub from the pet space. Fighting together with the pet would share the battle experience. Previously, Song Jian was reluctant to share the experience gained from killing the desert scorpions with his pet. Now, he summoned the Black Dragon cub to tank the monster, thereby increasing their safety. As a level 7 elite boss, the Black Dragon cubs vitality points had exceeded 5,000 C more than double that of the level 20 elite boss ghost fire beast. Song Jian even suspected that if the ghost fire beast were let loose against the Black Dragon cub, the latter might end up surviving. Come on, its time to show your strength. Kill the giant spider and Ill give you an extra chicken drumstick tonight. Song Jian gently stroked the scales on the head of the Black Dragon cub and spoke tenderly. Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Red Fire Beast Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Red Fire Beast Translator: 549690339 Ever since the Black Dragon hatchling had transformed from a wild monster to Song Jians pet, it appeared to have suffered some kind of intelligence drop. The little creature would become excited at the promise of an extra chicken leg for the night, circling around Song Jian like a puppy, its tail, as deadly as a warhammer, swinging vigorously from side to side. It almost seemed like it had picked this behavior up from a local mutt. Accompanied by the Black Dragon hatchling, Song Jian set off towards the passageway where he had originally discovered the golden chest. The filter Canaan gave him had a time limit. When Song Jian realized that the filter had lost its function, he surprisingly found that he had grown accustomed to the awful stench lingering throughout the sewer-like labyrinth. Human adaptation is truly terrifying! Song Jian shook his head, took the filter off his nose and mouth, and tossed it onto the ground. The object, resembling something made of plastic, quickly dissolved in front of his eyes, leaving merely a faint grey stain on the ground. According to the map, Song Jian soon arrived at the tunnel where he had previously found the golden chest. The radiant chest bathed the entire corridor in a faint golden hue, yet it could not illuminate the giant spider web above them. Had Song Jian not had the intuition to glance upwards that day, he mightve become prey for the giant spider above him by now. The colossal spider web, which spanned over six meters in diameter, was spun from threads as thick as fingers. Its surface shimmered with a faint grey luster, as if coated with a layer of transparent slime. A faint indescribable odor reached Song Jians nostrils. Exceptionally conspicuous amongst the putrid stench of the sewer, Song Jian quickly distinguished this unique pungency from the overwhelming odors that filled the air. Looking upward, he noticed elliptical silk balls resembling cocoons hanging from the spider web. They were previous preys of the ghost-fire beast, now drained of fluids, shriveled and left to dry out on the web. A giant scarlet spider was lying dormant in the center of the web. Its eight legs, covered in long hair, were contracted around its body. One of its legs was accidentally stuck in the wall of a nearby tunnel, tearing through the hard concrete as if it were merely tofu, leaving a deep crack behind. Alright, Little Black, this is the large spider. Defeat it, and youll get an extra chicken leg tonight, Song Jian pointed at the scarlet spider and instructed the Black Dragon hatchling. Roar- A joyful dragons roar erupted, jolting the slumbering spider. Its multiple eyes slowly opened, surveying its surroundings nervously. Whoosh- A gust of wind billowed, and a mouthful of fiery Dragon Breath was exhaled towards the blaze beast basking on the spider web. The Blaze Beast unleashed an angry roar. Its multiple eyes stared at the Black Dragon hatchling, exuding an aura of fear. However, it was not deterred as mere ordinary monsters would be in the presence of a level-seven Black Dragon hatchling, even if it exhibited a dragons might. The Blaze Beast opened its mouth and spewed out a mouthful of flaming green venom, which collided with the Dragon Breath, causing a dull explosion. The two energies collided and annihilated each other. The provocation appeared to tick off the Black Dragon hatchling. Spreading its wings, it let out an angry roar and lunged towards the Blaze Beast. Splat- A load of milky-white venom erupted from the Blaze Beasts abdomen. In contact with air, the venom expanded around, transforming into a stench-filled net that enveloped the Black Dragon hatchling. Captured as a white cocoon, the Black Dragon hatchling roared and fell from the air, struggling ceaselessly. The sticky fluid smeared all over the net made it feel as if it was deeply mired in a swamp. The Blaze Beast slid down a thread from the web and landed on the ground with a thump. Its multiple eyes stared at the wriggling Black Dragon hatchling as it gradually approached it. Despite its apprehension, the Blaze Beast sensed the exceptional growth benefits it would reap by consuming this Black Dragon hatchling. Its level is still too low. Otherwise, how could a mere spider web trap a Giant Dragon? Song Jian sighed inwardly, clenching his sword and charging at the Blaze Beast. With a light step, Song Jian shot towards the Red Flame Beast like an arrow. The Red Flame Beasts compound eye coldly stared at Song Jian. Unconcerned, its nearest spider-leg on the left side suddenly sprung out, aiming towards Song Jian like a long spear. Song Jian leapt into the air, allowing the Red Flame Beasts spider-leg to narrowly miss him. Song Jian brandished his long sword, and a shimmering silver light burst forth from the blade as he fiercely swung sideways; Sssst- The long sword cleaved through the retracting spider-leg, easily bisecting it. Milky white fluid gushed from the wound, landing on the ground, eliciting a searing, sizzling sound. The Red Flame Beast, an appendage cut off, let out a pained howl as its body shook violently in anguish. Its compound eyes shifted from the Black Dragons whelp to Song Jian, displaying an aggressive, cruel glare. Before it could recover from its agony, Song Jian dropped to the ground, pointed his index finger forwards, releasing a blinding silver Sword Qi that pierced violently through the head of the Red Flame Beast. An onslaught of over 300 damage points floated up from its head. Squeee A heartrending wail was heard as the Red Flame Beast turned even more berserk. An invisible shockwave rushed towards Song Jian, dealing a hard blow to his body. A sharp pain assaulted his ears, as if a red-hot iron rod was violently stirring through his mind. He felt dizzy, as though a large stone was pressing onto his chest, even his breathing was somewhat strained. Song Jian could not help retreating a few steps, a mouthful of blood spurting out. His complexion paled rapidly, a dizziness symbol briefly flashed on his status bar before disappearing immediately, it didnt even last for a second. Obviously, the Thick Skin ability was as effective as ever, silently coming into play. A damage figure of more than a hundred points floated above him, but Song Jian didnt care, his body suddenly emanated a resplendent golden glow. Immortal Sword Body, activate! A surging force rushed towards his limbs, Song Jian pushed off the ground, causing pieces of concrete to burst and scatter. Appearing before the Red Flame Beast like an instant teleportation, he swung his long sword viciously at its head; Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian moved like a dancing butterfly, constantly attacking the Red Flame Beast. The long sword in his hand repeatedly slashed at the Red Flame Beasts body, but the enemy couldnt even touch Song Jians clothing. Boom! Leaping down from the sky, the long sword plunged into the Red Flame Beasts skull. An explosive wave ripped through, causing the Red Flame Beasts immense body to float off the ground. However, the Red Flame Beast only rose less than three feet off the ground before it started falling back down. Obviously, the time in the floating state was heavily influenced by the monsters size; the larger the monster, the shorter the floating period. Sword Silk! Before the Red Flame Beast could touch ground, three silver threads of sword silk penetrated the body of the Red Flame Beast, one of them hitting precisely into a compound eye. Immediately, a thick green fluid seeped out from the eye. The abrupt intense pain drove the Red Flame Beast to the brink of madness. Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Spider Spear Armor Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Spider Spear Armor Translator: 549690339 Boom! The surface of the Red Fire Beasts body roared with pale red flames, its vitality points began to drop rapidly; Whoosh- Several spider legs fluttered ceaselessly, like long spears, relentlessly attacking Song Jian, creating a flurry of activity hard to follow with the eyes; Rapid Sword! The flying sword wielded by Song Jian swung into a series of afterimages, defending against the assault of spider legs relentlessly. The silver-glowing long sword left a deep mark on the spider leg with each impact. However, the Red Fire Beast seemed not to feel any pain and continued to attack fiercely; Plop- After several defences, one spider leg finally broke through Song Jians defences, plunged mercilessly into his shoulder, and went right through his body; Song Jian remained impassive, he flipped his wrist, a sudden flash of silver erupted, and the spider leg plunged into his shoulder was instantly severed, leaving a foot-long broken limb inside his body. Biting down hard, Song Jian pulled the broken spider leg out of his shoulder. The fist-sized penetrating wound made Song Jians vitality points fall rapidly; Surgery! A milky white light glowed on the wound. Almost instantly, the wound which had been gushing blood began to heal rapidly. But even before he could catch his breath, several other spider legs lunged at him again; Song Jian flung his body backwards into a roll. Plunk! Several spider legs punched hard into the ground, piercing the hard concrete and exposing the black soil underneath. The Red Fire Beast, wildly waved the remaining six spider legs, and charged towards Song Jian. It seemed resolved for mutual destruction. Just then, the struggling Black Dragon cub let out a roar. The originally sticky spider web gradually hardened under the influence of the air, almost like a thick cocoon, was torn apart by the Black Dragon cub. The now freed Black Dragon cub rushed towards the lunatic Red Fire Beast, a hot mass of Dragon Breath spewed out from its mouth, burrowing into the back of the Red Fire beast like maggots in bone. The intense pain made the Red Fire Beast emit a harsh cry and ferociously smash into the tunnel on its side; Rumble- As if in an earthquake, the whole tunnel began to shake mildly. The Black Dragon cub pounced on the Red Fire Beast, its dragon claws plunging into the body of its adversary while it constantly tore at the shell covering the Red Fire Beasts body with its sharp teeth. The two creatures entwined and rolled together, emitting deafening roars. Song Jian took a swift step towards the Red Fire Beast. The Immortal Sword Body state hadnt yet faded, the long sword in Song Jians hand kept chopping on the body of the Red Fire Beast, absolutely fearless of the fire of vitality that was burning on the body of its opponent. Crack- Another spider leg was flung out. Song Jians long sword targeted the remaining spider legs of the Red Fire Beast. Once it lost these legs, the Red Fire Beast would be nothing more than a big ball of meat, devoid of any defense. At the moment the Immortal Sword Body state disappeared, Song Jian had already cut off six of the Red Fire Beasts spider legs, leaving only two barely supporting its body. But it was no longer able to maintain its balance. Under the onslaught of the Black Dragon cub, it kept tumbling and rolling. Its resistance grew weaker and weaker. Song Jians long sword kept stabbing into the body of the Red Fire Beast. Each impact made the beast let out a high-pitched wail. However, very soon, the beasts cries grew lower and lower, and eventually, it lay on the ground gasping for breath and convulsed incessantly, no longer as frenzied as it was before. The Black Dragon cub continued its attack relentlessly, and with the last claw swipe, a transparent flame ignited on the Red Fire Beasts body. Golden light simultaneously blossomed on the bodies of Song Jian and the Black Dragon cub. Both of them leveled up. Song Jian leveled up to 13, and the Black Dragon cub rose to level 8; Song Jian, now at level thirteen, added the newly obtained skill point to Thick-Skinned, promoting this innate skill to level 10. The level ten skill Thick-Skinned enhanced his defense by 40%, resistance by 50%, compulsorily reducing 15 effective damage points. The resistance to negative states had also reached a very high level, where it could even completely immunize against low-level mental attacks. Having reached level ten, it seemed that the Thick-Skinned skill had reached its limit. A MAX symbol appeared, and skill points could no longer be used for promotion. However, a line mixture appeared behind the skill description. After reading the details, it was found that when any skill reaches level 10, it cannot be promoted further with skill points. But, two level 10 skills can be combined to form a new one. Whether this new skill would be stronger or weaker was anyones guess. There must be some rules to mixing skills, but I have too few skills and a low level now, so its not the right time! thought Song Jian. At level thirteen, he could wear the Scorpion Beast Helmet. Song Jian immediately put on this blue-quality helmet, and his attack power increased significantly. The Red Fire Beast dropped three items. Among them was a silver-quality equipment of level 15, and the remaining two items were forging materials of level 20. Song Jian picked up the equipment and saw that it was pet equipment of level 15 with a silver glow. He felt a bit disappointed; Spider Spear Armor (Silver), pet equipment, equipment effect: Physical defense +10, Magic resistance +8, Bounce + 3; Special effect 1: Healing (passive), when vitality points drop below 30%, there is a certain chance to recover 15% vitality points after being injured; this special feature can be triggered only once every 10 minutes; Special effect 2: Spider Spear (passive), when attacking the target, there is a chance to create 1-8 illusions of Spider Spears to attack with the pet; the number of spears is random, they last for 30 seconds and disappear after 30 seconds; this feature can be triggered only once every 10 minutes; Equipment condition: pet level 15; Can it be taken out of the game: No Seeing the armor emitting a silver light, the Black Dragon cubs eyes showed a curious look. It constantly poked it with its right claw, seemingly eager to wear it. However, due to its insufficient level, no matter how much it tried, it couldnt get the armor on. In a fit of frustration, it cried out loudly at Song Jian and kept wheeling around at his feet. Song Jian couldnt help but laugh. He put the Spider Spear Armor into the carry-on bag, stroked the head of the Black Dragon cub, and said, If you want to wear it, level up quickly. Only at level 15 can you wear this armor! Only then did the Black Dragon cub calm down. It folded its wings and stood by Song Jians side. Its time to unlock that golden treasure chest! Song Jians gaze was directed towards the golden glow at the end of the tunnel. This is the first golden-quality item Ive earned myself. I hope its a piece of equipment! Song Jian thought to himself as he walked towards the chest. Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Translator: 549690339 This golden treasure chest was intricately carved on the surface, appearing as though it was held in the arms of a giant beast. At the moment Song Jians fingers touched the chest, a crisp click sound rang out from within, and the lid of the chest slowly opened, revealing a dazzling golden glow. He reached in and a long sword, emitting a golden light, appeared before Song Jian. Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword (gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 50-50, Armor Break +3, Penetration +3, Fire Damage +30, increased attack speed by 10%; Special Effect 1: Owner Recognition (passive), this item absorbs the users vital essence to recognize the owner, after the owner is recognized, the item cannot be destroyed or dropped, and never worn down; Special Effect 2: Growth (passive), this item is a growing equipment, starting at level 1, gaining combat experience to level up during combat, the higher the level, the stronger the characteristic of the item, the level of the item cannot surpass the users level; Equipment Requirement: Level 1; Set: 1/5. Can be carried out of the game: No Seeing these attributes, Song Jian almost trembled with excitement. A gold-quality, growing set weapon would even surpass the sword that had led him to become a Sword Controller, Duan Jians weapon! Blood recognition, blood recognition, first recognize the owner! Song Jian muttered to himself as he grabbed the blade with his left hand without hesitation and made a light cut. The fresh blood gushed out and startled him. Damn, its so sharp, I only just Just as Song Jian was hesitating whether to apply Advanced Healing Potion to himself, the gushing blood was completely absorbed by the sword, and the wound on his left hand healed instantly. The sword in his hand gave him a strange sense of connection, as if it were part of his body, connected to his flesh and blood. After absorbing the blood, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly emitted a crimson glow, which then slowly receded, even the golden light indicating the items quality was gradually receded into the sword. The aura receded, concealing the divine item! Whoosh- Before Song Jian could react, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned into a red light and entered his body. Immediately, he felt as if there was an extra object at his heart. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had transformed into a tiny one-inch sword, floating quietly within his heart. As his heart was pulsating, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was also slightly vibrating, absorbing Song Jians vitality, and emitting some surging energy which spread to every part of his body. With a thought, he loosened his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared from nowhere, tightly gripped by him. The moment Song Jian let go, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned back into a red light and returned into his heart. Hahaha! Song Jian burst out laughing. His goal was to become the only Sword Immortal among the top ten professions. As a Sword Immortal who prioritised offense, how could he be the best without a suitable weapon? After retrieving the long sword, the golden glow of the treasure chest gradually faded. It seemed the chest only contained one gold-quality item. However, obtaining the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already made Song Jian very satisfied. The golden light began to dim, but the chest did not disappear, clearly there were still other items inside. Song Jian reached in and pulled out two bottles of Advanced Healing Potion and one bottle of Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion. These were potions that could be used in battle. Although Song Jian currently possessed an extremely high vitality recovery speed, he would still need these combat recovery potions if he encountered high-explosive monsters. After he took out the three potions, the treasure chest gradually faded and eventually disappeared. Song Jian smiled slightly and walked towards the exit of the maze marked on the map. By evening, Song Jian returned to his villa with the Black Dragon cub. The villa was still bustling, with new buildings continuously rising. Song Jian even noticed some players wandering around his territory, seemingly interested in the items sold in the grocery store. Master, youre back. The butler George spotted Song Jian and hurriedly ran to him, bowing respectfully and said, Master, most of the buildings that are possible to construct have been built, but there are still some empty plots. How should we utilize these spaces? Oh, do you have any suggestions, George? Song Jian asked casually. Master, I have three suggestions for you to consider. First, we could transform these lands into farmland. Food storage is crucial to all estates. If all we transform into farmlands, we can harvest a large amount of food each month. At this stage, having an ample food reserve is the best way to attract people. Second, we could build barracks and training fields to cultivate our armed forces. Third, we could rent the lands to those who want to settle down. These people might become your citizens in the future! Song Jian pondered for a moment and said, Lets start with the farmland. An ample food reserve is vital. Also, when can we expand further? 1 feel our territory is getting a bit cramped! Respected Master, it will be twenty-five days and seventeen hours until the next expansion campaign can be launched, Butler George replied. Good, remember to remind me in time! Song Jian nodded and said. At the Urban Waste Collection Center, by the side of a nearby highway. A level-five zombie was wandering aimlessly under the shade of the trees along the road, occasionally letting out a deep growl. Just then, a humming sound underlying the zombies surroundings, the space started to ripple, just like water. Hearing the noise, the zombie subconsciously turned towards the source, a light blue portal with a diameter of two meters began to gather energy around it. The energies in space around the portal started to fluctuate. The zombie had only taken two steps when the strong forces tore it into dust. Soon, the energies around the light blue portal began to stabilize, and a muscular man in full chain mail, with a shield on his back, walked out of the portal. The moment he steps out of the portal, the muscular man quickly makes room for a man in leather armor with two daggers at his waist, his face covered by a red triangular cloth. As soon as this man appeared, he too quickly made way for the third person to step out of the portal. Then came the fourth man, who collapsed to the ground as soon as he appeared, vomiting blood profusely. The first man who came out furrowed his brow, grabbed the fourth man by the collar, and dragged him aside. The first three men, who came out first, didnt pay any heed to their comrade still vomiting blood. Their eyes stayed on the portal as if they were waiting for something. After some time, an arm, tattooed all over, was flung out by an invisible force from the portal. The light blue portal began to become unstable, ripples vigorously fluctuating around it. Thud- The spatial energies dispersed, the portal disappeared, leaving only a twitching arm in its place. Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Chasing and Killing Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Chasing and Killing Translator: 549690339 Looking at the tattooed arm on the ground, Chu Pings face darkened, and he couldnt help but grip the dagger at his waist, cursing softly, Damn it! Ma Jiang stared at the arm for a moment, took off the battle shield on his back, secured it to his left arm, and said in a deep voice, Qi Yun, go check on Miao Wen and treat him! Understood! Wearing a robe and with a short staff at his waist, Qi Yun nodded and walked towards Miao Wen, who was vomiting blood profusely. Those bastards in the Gathering Area promised that this transmission channel could withstand five professionals! Chu Ping pulled out the two daggers hanging from his waist, spun them in his palms, gripped them tightly, his eyes fierce. If those so-called experts from the Gathering Area were in front of him, he would not hesitate to stab them with a few large holes. Qi Yun knelt on the ground, laying Miao Wens vomiting body flat and letting him lie down, then pressed his palm on Miao Wens brow and began chanting a spell. A white light burst forth from his palm, quickly covering Miao Wens entire body. Miao Wens vomiting stopped, but his face still looked terrible, his muscles twisting, and his hands constantly clutching at his chest. After a moment, a trace of fatigue appeared on Qi Yuns face as he gripped the short staff at his waist and waved it lightly over Miao Wen. A sacred light burst forth from Qi Yuns body, and tiny energy droplets like rain appeared in the air, falling onto the prone Miao Wen. Miao Wens face grew even more terrible, his eyes bulging out like a frogs, and his hands clutching desperately at his chest, making heh-heh gasping sounds. Having expended a healing skill called Sacred Rain with a cooldown time of 12 hours, Miao Wens condition still didnt improve and Qi Yuns brow furrowed. Looking at Miao Wen, he tore open the mans shirt. Captain! Qi Yuns face changed dramatically and called out. Ma Jiang, who was in a battle state, glanced over and saw a foot-long fissure on Miao Wens chest, right over his heart, as if it had been cut open by a blade. Over the fissure, the force of space constantly surged. Any healing energy that touched the wound immediately triggered a counterattack from the space force, rendering no effective healing. Ma Jiang went to Miao Wen and examined the wound closely. Now Miao Wen was hanging by a thread, his Vitality Points dropping rapidly. He could no longer speak, his mouth full of blood, and his body convulsing involuntarily, gripping Qi Yuns sleeve tightly. The force of space from the wound had already spread throughout Miao Wens body. By now, Miao Wens Vitality Points were reduced to just 3, but these last 3 Vitality Points seemed to be locked down, no longer dropping. Miao Wens body trembled constantly, sweat pouring from his brow and his body looking like it had just been retrieved from a pool. In just a short time, a puddle of water had formed beneath him. Qi Yun gritted his teeth, holding the short staff, about to perform another healing skill when Ma Jiang grabbed Qi Yuns hand and shook his head, We cant save him unless we dispel the space force from his wound. Chu Ping, give Miao Wen a quick end! Chu Ping took a deep breath, with flames of rage burning in his eyes, walked up to Miao Wen, knelt down on both knees, and gently placed a fang-like dagger on Miao Wens neck. Chh~ A flash of white light, a critical hit floated above Miao Wens head. With a soft breath and a faint sound from his throat, Miao Wens body lay limp. After death, Miao Wens body should have been incinerated by the transparent flame, but as soon as the flames began to burn, the force of space emerged and withstood the fire. Only when the force of space had been completely consumed could Miao Wens body be incinerated by the flame. Pack up, gather up his equipment, and lets continue the mission! Ma Jiang said indifferently. If that bastard hadnt killed people from our 101 Gathering Area, we wouldnt have taken this hunting mission in the first place. If we hadnt taken the mission, Miao Wen and Ka Ya wouldnt have died As Chu Ping walked, he grumbled angrily. The Institutes bunch of useless researchers claimed that this Transmission Array could bear five professionals, but in the end Enough, Chu Ping. Whats done is done. Our mission now is to find out what happened then and eliminate that Blessed One! Ma Jiang said coldly. Chu Ping stopped talking, snorted coldly, and gripped his dagger tighter. Soon, the three of them headed towards the Urban Waste Collection Center. The Urban Waste Collection Center was lined with several garbage mountains, and a faint stench spread into the surroundings. Low growls of zombies could occasionally be heard from behind the wire fence enclosing the area. The three of them went to the garbage station and lured all the monsters out before killing them one by one. Then they walked towards the rooms. The highest level of mutated zombies here was only five, and all three of them were professionals. Their captain, Ma Jiang, was already level twelve, and the other two were level ten. Dealing with these zombies was a piece of cake for them. Its been over a month since it happened, and many traces have disappeared, but their battle was intense, so there must still be some traces left! Qi Yun looked around and said. I dont need a complete reconstruction of the battle scene. 1 just need to know how many people killed the people of our 101 Gathering Area. Was it just this Song Jian, the Blessed One, or were there other accomplices? Ma Jiang said coldly, Any offender of our 101 Gathering Area must pay! Qi Yun nodded and began examining things carefully. After a while, Qi Yun walked a large circle around the garbage station, stopped for a moment at several special locations, and pointed to three barracks-like buildings, saying, There were two people at the scene. One did not participate in the battle, just watched from that room. Only one took action, and that must be the Blessed One mentioned by the system! Who is the one who didnt take action? Ma Jiang asked. The advance team sent a message at the time saying they had captured a scientist who could be sold for a good price. Presumably, the one who didnt take action is the scientist they captured. Chu Ping interjected. A scientist? Hmph, if he wasnt working with the Blessed One, why would he come to this desolate place to kill people? Ma Jiang sneered, He must have come to save the scientist. Both of them must die! Do we know the identity of the scientist? Ma Jiang turned and asked. His name is Dr. Ebsiting, and he lives on Fifth Avenue Chu Ping stopped typing on the computer on his wrist and looked up to say. Perfect. Lets kill the doctor first, and then go for the Blessed One! Finished, the three left the garbage station and headed for Fifth Avenue as marked on their map. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Surveillance Chapter 258: Chapter 258: Surveillance Translator: 549690339 The area on Fifth Avenue was located in the Level-10 monster zone of Doomsday City. Prior to the doomsday, this was arguably the busiest street in the whole city. Of course, it was also one of the most severely devastated places after the disaster hit. Guided by an electronic map, Ma Jiang and his two companions began rushing toward this location. As a Hunt and Kill Squad that had been surviving in the Gathering Area 101, Ma Jiangs team had embarked on similar hunting missions more than once before. However, this mission proved to be their most devastating, as they lost two members while being transported through the Transmission Array. If Ma Jiang had known the outcome, he certainly would not have accepted this mission. Once were back, I will take those useless researchers to task. Miao Wen and Ka Yas deathscant just be in vain Chu Ping grumbled about the researchers all the while, criticizing their grand claims that the Transmission Array they modified from the prehistoric ruins could guarantee the safe transportation of five careerists. It is noteworthy that the previous Transmission Array could only transport amateurs below Level 10. Hence, the Gathering Area 101, despite knowing about the ambush by Song Jian, didnt send in their reinforcements right away. Other cities have long created Transmission Arrays that can send careerists safely. Only the Gathering Area 101 has just barely scratched the surface of the technology Qi Yun clearly harbored no good feelings toward the band of scientists either. The deaths of their two companions made their mission seem pointless. Even if they managed to complete it successfully and receive rewards, it wont make up for their teams losses. Alright, after we return, I will explain the situation to our leader. We will definitely receive more rewards to make up for everyones suffering. However, we must complete this mission first! Squad leader Ma Jiang said with a grim face. Fifth Avenue was not too far or close to the dump. Without any means of transportation, the three had to run all the way there while dodging mutated zombies. By the time they reached Fifth Avenue, it was starting to get dark. There are many shops on Fifth Avenue, most of which were collapsed and destroyed. Behind the shops were rows of detached villas. Comparatively, these were far more luxurious than the villa area initially chosen by Song Jian. The green space within the community is incomparable to that of the one chosen by Song Jian. But after the disaster, the entire city has turned into a Doomsday City. Even the greenery here was mostly mutated. The high-end community turned into a zone of death. Even ordinary mutated zombies wouldnt dare to approach it. For Dr. Ebsiting, this community was an excellent hideout. If he had stayed here from the beginning, he could easily have eradicated any number of militiamen from the Gathering Area 101. After replenishing the area surrounding his villa with some Strong Weed Killer, Dr. Ebsiting returned to his lab. Robert, the former Guardian of the city, had stolen some files before the disaster struck from a biotechnology company called Newborn. He hid these files in the dump and notified Dr. Ebsiting before the disaster. Robert, the former Guardian transformed into a roving zombie BOSS. Dr. Ebsiting had been lurking around Fifth Avenue and was lucky enough to have escaped the virus. A few months ago, he started going to the dump daily to look for the assets Robert concealed. If it werent for this, Dr. Ebsiting would probably have left this city a long time ago. But at some point, the citys periphery was enveloped in a black mist, and everyone who entered it disappeared without a trace. Thus, Dr. Ebsiting was trapped here. Luckily, a few days ago, Dr. Ebsiting finally found these files and began to research them. However, even after several days of research, he had not made any progress. After all, he was a doctor of physics and polymer science, not biochemistry. Therefore, he was struggling with an advanced level of professional knowledge. If only Sara were here, she would understand these things Dr. Ebsiting sighed and walked away from the experiment table. He took off his glasses, took out a photo, and started reminiscing. Abruptly, a harsh alarm echoed in the lab. Dr. Ebsitings eyes sharpened, and he left the lab heading toward the adjacent surveillance room. A few months ago, Dr. Ebsiting had installed many cameras and sensors around the streets. Now, an alarm would be automatically triggered if anyone entered this area. Watching the three fully-equipped men on the surveillance screen, Dr. Ebsiting furrowed his brow. Captain, have you noticed that there seem to be fewer and fewer monsters here? Chu Ping pulled a dagger out of a Level 10 ordinary zombies head and asked softly. Stay vigilant. There may be an Elite Level BOSS lurking here. Normal monsters wouldnt dare to encroach on its territory. Ma Jiang spoke with a furrowed brow. An Elite Level BOSS of Level 10 wouldnt pose them much of a challenge, but he was concerned about making too much noise in the fight, which might alert Dr. Ebsiting. What he didnt realize, however, was that at this very moment, every move they were making was under Dr. Ebsitings surveillance. Is it possible to accurately locate the doctor? Qi Yun cast a healing spell on Chu Ping and asked. He didnt personally participate in killing the militiamen, so the system cant provide his exact location. Were going to have to invest some effort in finding him ourselves! Ma Jiang said. What a shame. Why dont we go kill the gods favored first? His location is notified once every half-hour. He hasnt moved for two consecutive notifications! Chu Ping glanced at the captain and suggested. From the battle traces at the dump, it can be concluded that the gods favored is very competent. He wiped out an advance squad single-handedly. We need to make even more preparations. Ma Jiang analyzed: This Doctor is a researcher without any combat abilities. As soon as we find him, we can easily capture him. From him, we could gain more information about the gods favored Youre the captain, you have the final say. Its a pity. If Miao Wen were here, he would be able to hack into the citys surveillance system, which would make finding people so much easier. Chu Ping touched his nose and said. The city has been abandoned for years. The power system has been paralyzed long ago. The city surveillance system would have turned into a pile of junk! Qi Yun scoffed. Junk? How could it be? You see that surveillance, isnt it still working? Chu Ping pointed at a surveillance camera on a traffic light at a crossroad. A moment later, the three men seemed to realize something. They all turned their eyes to the surveillance camera blinking redit was in operation, watching over every move they made. Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Flee for Your Life Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Flee for Your Life Translator: 549690339 Seeing the surveillance device, the three mens faces suddenly turned unpleasant. They had initially thought they could conduct their search undetected, but unexpectedly, their adversary was so cunning, having laid a vast web of monitoring devices, like an omnipresent eye, watching their every move. Damn it! That doctor mustve set this up! Chu Pings eyes squinted as he pulled out a pistol from his backpack, aiming it at the surveillance device and pulling the trigger. Bang- A clear gunshot rang out, sparking a spray of sparks from the surveillance device. Weve been discovered. Start scattering and search, find that doctor as soon as possible. Should you find him, dont act rashly. Signal first, then attack when were together! Ma Jiang quickly instructed. Now that theyd been discovered, there was no more need for cautious investigation. Although Fifth Avenue was large, many of the buildings had already collapsed, so a thorough search wouldnt take too long. The target was merely an unarmed researcher. Against any one of them, he stood no chance of putting up a fight, so Ma Jiang wasnt worried that they would be defeated one by one. Understood! The three of them pulled out a device and began to act separately. It was a life-detecting device, and each team member had one, specifically used to search for targets hiding in the city. The range of the detector was only three hundred meters. To find a person throughout the entirety of Fifth Avenue, it would probably take a long time, especially since their target already knew about them. If Dr. Ebsiting took the opportunity to escape, their long effort would be in vain. So you have me cornered, thinking that even if 1 run, theres nowhere to hide? Ebsiting gazed at their unmasked search activities, revealing a trace of coldness in his eyes. Initially, he wasnt sure if he was their target. But after seeing their insignia and the series of actions that followed, Dr. Ebsiting was certain of their enemy status. I wont be caught a second time by people from the Gathering Area 101! Dr. Ebsiting murmured to himself, beginning to hastily gather his belongings, preparing to escape. Whatever could not be taken away would be destroyed. The entire lab was a mess. Every item here had cost Dr. Ebsiting plenty of time to find in the entire city, even nearly costing him his life. Looking at the chaos, a painful expression appeared in Dr. Ebsitings eyes. Sighing, he placed various precious materials and data on a silver metallic panel floating before him. Tapping lightly on the panel, it immediately began folding automatically. The initial one-square-meter metal panel, after several folds, turned into a palm-sized polyhedral metal sphere. Ebsiting grasped the metal sphere, putting it in his pocket. He slung a backpack as large as himself over his shoulders, sprayed an entire bottle of repellant on his body, and prepared to leave this safe house that he had personally created. Qi Yun, at this point, was also holding the life detection device, and had come near the residence where Ebsiting was based. Soon, a red humanoid figure appeared on the center of the device screen. Captain, I detected life activity. He seems to be preparing to leave this area! Qi Yun informed his two teammates through his shoulder-mounted radio. Hold your position! Ma Jiangs voice came through the radio. Minutes later, Ma Jiang and Chu Ping appeared almost simultaneously at the place where Qi Yun was. Is it this residential area? asked Ma Jiang. Yes. I was able to detect his life activity earlier, but its gone now. He must have left the detection range. replied Qi Yun. This blockI feel something eerie, like theres something that could threaten our lives Chu Ping said, furrowing his eyebrows and staring at the exuberant luxurious villa residential area in front of them. An ordinary researcher could survive here, why should we fear? Qi Yun sneered at Chu Ping. Are you saying youre not even as capable as an unarmed old man? If it wasnt for the captains orders, I might have already caught the guy by now. grumbled Qi Yun. Lets go in together and search, mark the last spot where the life activity disappeared! Ma Jiang said calmly, seemingly ignoring Qi Yuns complaints. Qi Yun touched the detector a few more times, marking where the life activity of Ebsiting disappeared, transmitted the information to the other two, and the three used each other as ladders to jump over the wall of the community and headed towards the marked point. Swish- The sound of wind rustling the leaves echoed through the residential area. Ma Jiang frowned, sharing Chu Pings intuition that there was something unnerving about this place. Such a large area, yet there wasnt a single creature, and the plants around were too densely grown and extraordinarily large, as if they had been growing for hundreds of years. Why is it so quiet here? Theres so much vegetation, yet theres not even a hint of insect or bird sounds! Qi Yun muttered while running. Suddenly, Ma Jiang was taken aback. He abruptly realized something C there was an unknown danger in this residential area. Be careful, theres something strange about this place! warned Ma Jiang. Just then, Ma Jiang noticed a shadow swooping in front of him. Instinctively, he put his left hand in front of him. Clang- With a loud noise, Ma Jiangs body was flung away like a baseball by a thick vine. After landing, Ma Jiang rolled twice on the ground. When he looked up, he was shocked to see that a gigantic willow tree had uprooted itself just three meters from where he had stood, and a grotesque human face appeared on the trunk. The vine that had flung him looked like a giant python, coiling around the tree. Mutated Tree Spirit, a level 10 elite Boss Mutated Tree Spirit! Chu Ping shouted, his face showing surprise. Plant-type monsters wouldnt reveal their properties unless they initiated an attack. Even if you walked right by them, you wouldnt see their characteristics until they attacked you. Rumble- All the plants in the entire residential area began to violently tremble. Even from a distance, a green giant figure emerged slowly from a vast lawn, with numerous weeds taller than a human winding around it like snakes, becoming part of the giant body. Roar- The tall and burly green giant let out a roar and strode towards the trio. Retreat, retreat, get out of here now! Ma Jiang pulled out a bottle of potion and gulped it down, shouting loudly. Soon, the three men were fleeing like scared dogs towards the place theyd first entered, followed by a large number of various plant monsters chasing them like a tidal wave. Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chapter 260: Theres a BOSS Here Chapter 260: Chapter 260: Theres a BOSS Here Translator: 549690339 The trio escaped from the neighborhood in embarrassment, all riddled with wounds. Behind them, the neighborhood seemed to have become a monsters lair, echoing with ear-splitting roars. However, those monsters, after threatening the trio with bared teeth and brandished claws as they left the perimeter of the neighborhood, retreated back to their original spots, reverting back to quiet plants. Qi Yun started casting Healing Skill to treat the wounds of the trio. Ma Jiangs face was grim; the three of them had managed to escape thanks to his use of two precious disposable items. These were supposed to be trump cards for a turnaround, yet they were wasted here. Most importantly, they completely lost track of Dr. Ebsiting. What should we do now, Captain? Qi Yun asked cautiously. Lets directly hunt down that Demigod! Ma Jiang gritted his teeth. This Doomsday City was fraught with dangers, and half of the monsters that pursued them in the residential area were Level 10 Elite Bosses, something that would never occur near the 101 Gathering Area. No wonder other Hunt and Kill Squads had declined as soon as they heard about a mission in Doomsday City. Only he, swayed by the rich rewards, had accepted the mission. Now, however, Ma Jiang felt some regret. Once we kill the Demigod, we leave immediately! Ma Jiang declared. Clearly, he had given up on pursuing Dr. Ebsiting any further, not wanting to stay in this city for even one more second. When Song Jian killed those 101 Gathering Area militia, his relation with the 101 Gathering Area had deteriorated to outright hostility. Moreover, his name had been posted on the top of the bounty list ever since. Accepting the mission would allow them to check his specific location every half hour. That Demigod is still in the Level 5 Monster Zone! Qi Yun readout from his wrist communicator. Ma Jiang nodded, and the three moved towards the Manor Castle where Song Jian resided. They didnt know how they would feel when they saw a defensively complete Level 2 Manor Castle. But now, they were convinced that Song Jian had not gotten much stronger during this time. Otherwise, why would he still be in a Level 5 Monster Zone? At this moment, Song Jian was fretting over the mainline mission. Although his Immortal Sword Body was one of the lineage skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, it wasnt a sword technique and hence wasnt counted in the mainline mission. After returning to the Manor, Song Jian had been stationing near the radio, hoping to buy some sword technique skills. However, after a while, he found that the number of buy offers was much more than sell offers. Even when a skill was occasionally available, it was like a meaty bone being fought over by a pack of rabid dogs. When Song Jian watched helplessly as a skill of ordinary quality was bidden up to over three thousand Doomsday Coins, he could only silently take out some of his unused equipment for auction. His 101 Tactical Helmet, the Guardians Sword, bat-winged zombie summoning card, vampiric scroll, attack scroll; all items which were not quite useful to him were sold over the radio. If he werent under the Level 15 restriction, Song Jian would have wanted to sell his Zombie Leader Armor as well. However, selling the Zombie Leader Armor meant also having to sell the gauntlet. A complete set of green equipment would sell for multiples of an incomplete set. His bag turned out to have quite a few empty slots, and his Doomsday Coins also reached over five thousand. At least he was no longer impoverished. But he hadnt yet managed to purchase a sword technique, his initial objective. Forget it. Even if a sword technique does appear, with my current wealth, I cant compete with this crowd. Better to go out and kill monsters and gaining from their loot song Jian frustratedly turned off the radio, ready to leave the Manor and hunt Level 15 monsters. Just then, he suddenly heard a dragons youthful growl from the outside of his Manor. Looking from his window, he saw a group of players wielding weapons, chasing a young Black Dragon. Boss, Boss, a Level 8 Elite Boss! Its a dragon; itll definitely drop good stuff! A Level 10 player holding a submachine gun was full of excitement, leading at the front. Seven or eight level 10 players also closely followed behind him, ready to surround and kill the young Black Dragon. Song Jian didnt know whether to laugh or cry watching the young Black Dragon. The little guy had no self-awareness of being hunted and was playing like it was just a game. Fliying slowly, crying occasionally, or even directly turning around to rush into the crowd of players and attack them. Fortunately, the young Black Dragon was only treating this as a game and had no intention to kill. Otherwise, at least three or four of this group would have already died. As a pet, the young Black Dragon didnt abide by the monster rule that whoever has higher damage gets attacked. Even though it might seem mentally handicapped near Song Jian, when it faces other creatures, its cunning or, as you might say, wisdom that has been inherited from the Dragon Clan, naturally reveals itself. Damn it, this Bosss attack is so high. Quickly, throw another herb to grab its attention! A Mage player, unable to withstand the young Black Dragons attack, shouted. Im telling you, Ive been the only one taking things out all this while. Are you guys planning to make a fortune without spending a dime? A young player protested unsatisfiedly. The Black Dragon had appeared because it was attracted by the herbs he was carrying. If it wasnt for him taking out a herb every now and then, teasing the Boss, it would have probably escaped long ago. But him being the only one to make a contribution left the Herbalist career player somewhat unsatisfied. Along the way, the consumed herbs were worth dozens of Doomsday Coins. Dont be stingy; once we kill this boss and it drops items, if it suits your profession, you get first pick! The player in the front with a submachine gun, shooting at the young Black Dragon, shouted. Yes, yes, if theres suitable equipment, you get first pick! The other players also shouted. In truth, among the group, he was the only Herbalist, so even if it dropped Herbalist profession equipment, other players couldnt use it. Seeing the others responses, the Herbalist hesitated for a moment. Then, from his bag, he took a red herb and threw it towards the young Black Dragon. The young Black Dragon who was attacking gave up the nearly dead Mage when it smelled the fragrance of the herb. It turned around, bit the herb and swallowed it, giving a pleasant dragons growl. Keep going, keep going. Its vitality points have dropped below half. Push harder; victory is at hand! Haha, a Level 8 Elite Boss! Itll definitely drop great stuff! Ive seen a Level 5 Elite Boss before; it was so fierce that 1 almost couldnt run away. 1 cant believe were hunting a Level 8 Elite Boss today After watching for a while, Song Jian finally understood why the young Black Dragon was fooling around with this crowd: it was for the herbs. This rascal! Song Jian was both amused and annoyed. Speaking about herbs, he had gathered quite a bit from the Kantelu Ruins. Even after creating some Weakness Potion and Fire Lizard Medicine, he still had a lot left over. With a thought, a Hexagram Star summoning array emerged under the young Black Dragon. The array shone brightly, enveloping the entire young Black Dragon. In the blink of an eye, the young Black Dragon had disappeared. The group of players looked at each other in bewilderment, momentarily dumbstruck. Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Chapter 261: The Vegetarian Dragon Chapter 261: Chapter 261: The Vegetarian Dragon Translator: 549690339 Although this group of people has reached level 10, they havent experienced much of what the game has to offer and dont understand what summoned pets look like. They thought the scene they just witnessed was the Black Dragon hatchling casting some magic. Is that teleportation? No, more like a translocation! Surely theres a distance limit, right? It just vanished. If bosses can do this too, how are we supposed to play? Lets look around; it could be nearby Scour the area. Shout when you find it, well arrive immediately. Dont even dream of hogging it all for yourself; remember, its a Black Dragon A group of people then scattered to search for the Black Dragon hatchling while the lone alchemist player stood rooted to the spot, his face reflecting his wish for tears that wouldnt come. You little rascal, youve learned to scam players for herbs! Song Jian gently tapped the Black Dragon hatchlings head and derisively smiled. Grr- The Black Dragon hatchling was standing by Song Jians side, lifting its head with an expression that reflected more pride than shame. Its nail-sized tail was wagging with sheer speed. Just let me know if you need something to eat. Dont mess with the players again. Beware of running into a powerful one who might slay you! Song Jian commented, stroking its head. Whoosh- Hundreds of herbs magically appeared in front of the Black Dragon hatchling C golden, blue, crimsoncolorful herbs spread across the floor. The Black Dragon hatchling let out a joyful roar and started gulping down the scattered herbs. Arent dragons typical meat eaters? How did it become herbivorous as soon as it became a pet? Song Jian wondered, watching the Black Dragon who licked even the herb particles that had fallen from its mouth. After resting in the Manor Castle for several hours, Song Jian decided to advance to the level 15 monster area. A piece of silver-quality leather armor remained unwearable in his inventory, itching at his patience. In Doomsday City, most of the monsters were mutated zombies, ranging from levels 1 to 30. Song Jian didnt have access to areas with higher-level zombies yet, but he guessed such places wouldnt lack mutated zombies. The situation felt like Resident Evil, where a virus had turned the entire citys population into zombies, who could also evolve and become more powerful. Song Jian left the manor and drove his motorcycle towards the level 15 monster zone. On the way, he saw many players hunting down monsters. The number of players entering the game was steadily increasing, most of which, like him, were involuntarily pulled in. For some, entering this game could be disastrous; but for Song Jian, it offered opportunity and challenge. In reality, it had only been three or four days since Song Jian encountered this game. Coastal City might have seen hundreds of deaths during this short period, but Song Jian hadnt heard any such reports from the radio or TV broadcasts. It was as though someone was keeping it all under wraps. Song Jian arrived at the level 15 monster zone. Here, one could barely see any players. Most players had only recently reached level 10 and were fussing over choosing their professions. Generally, many preferred hunting monsters at lower levels for safety, given that one lost their life permanently upon death in this game. The level 15 mutated zombies had significantly higher vitality points, defense, attack, and speed. Their resistance to sunlight also increased substantially, maintaining all their attributes even in daylight. For other players, these monsters were like mini-bosses; it was no surprise that nobody was found in this area. With a flick of his right-hand, a warmth surged from his heart. In a flash of golden light, Song Jian wielded his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the level 15 mutated zombie. Whoosh- With a single swing of his sword, three silver sword silks materialized, cutting through the air like blades. Hiss- Three streams of dark brown liquid sprayed from the zombies body. The golden sword, although only level 1, inflicted higher damage than the level 10 Guardians Sword; each sword silk attack could deal over 150 damage. Once the sword silks vanished, the zombie, with just over 1000 vitality points, had less than half remaining. Such phenomenal damage startled even Song Jian. He had initially planned on activating the Immortal Sword Body, but no longer deemed it necessary. Broken Wing Dance! Boom, boom, bang! While airborne, a silver sword Qi that was roughly three meters long split the mutated zombies body in two. So it simply died like that? Song Jian looked surprised. He had just killed an ordinary level 15 monster with full attribute points within just a few moves, which was quite unlike his initial expectations. When he first encountered this creature, he had been prepared to give it everything he had. Whooo, whooo- One by one, mutated zombies crawled out of the dark corners, their bloodshot eyes fixated on Song Jian, filled with a primal desire to kill. Thump thump thump- Seven or eight mutated zombies from both sides of the road began charging at Song Jian. With just a thought, a Hexagram Star summoning circle appeared in front of Song Jian. A flash of white light later, the Black Dragon hatchling appeared, fluttering its wings and letting out an immature roar. The faint Dragon Might emanating from the Black Dragon hatchling failed to deter the mutated zombies, who continued charging at Song Jian. Sword in hand, Song Jian dashed toward the mutated zombies, releasing an onslaught of his skills. Silver light beams blossomed within the zombies as howls echoed through the scene. As more zombies appeared, Song Jians vitality points began to decrease, but the number of slain zombies also soared. Buzz- Song Jians sword suddenly began to tremble violently, as if trying to escape his grip. With the force proving too strong, Song Jian had to let go. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword zoomed into the sky. Golden light erupted in the sky, akin to a sunrise. Buzz buzz buzz- The hum of his sword grew louder. In a flash, several faint golden sword apparitions rained down on the mutated zombies in a ten-meter radius. Stereaks of critical damage floated above the zombies heads, accompanied by harrowing cries. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swiftly returned to Song Jians hand. Upon closer look, it had leveled up to 2. Its attack and properties had slightly increased, but what surprised Song Jian more was the dramatic spectacle of the sword leveling up. Almost 300 vitality points were drained from each mutated zombie within a ten-meter radius. All of them now glared at Song Jian, roars of rage filling the air. At this point, all of their aggression was firmly locked onto Song Jian. Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Sniping Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Sniping Translator: 549690339 Immortal Sword Body, activate! A golden glow enveloped Song Jian, and eight long sword illusions seemed to guard him, enhancing Song Jians strength significantly. His sword danced, revealing a silver light. Song Jian chose to advance rather than retreat, charging towards the incoming level-15 mutated zombies. As the battle went on, the violent killing intent in Song Jians heart surged once again, giving him a sense of absolute fearlessness and indifference to pain. The sense of coolness in his mind, however, sustained his sanity, preventing him from being drowned in madness and becoming a walking corpse driven only by a thirst for blood. Roar- A giant Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion, standing over two meters in height and over four meters in body length, appeared next to Song Jian. The moment it appeared, its scorpion tail pierced through a mutated zombie like a bolt of lightning, shattering the zombie with a gentle shake. The Desert Scorpion Beast charged into the horde of mutated zombies, reaping through them like a grim reaper. The zombies attacks phased through it as if attacking a shadow, causing no harm to the beast. But whenever the beasts body touched a zombie, the illusion turned solid in an instant, inflicting significant damage on the level-15 monsters. If the mutated zombies were capable of fear, the mere presence of the Desert Scorpion Beast would have sent them running in all directions. As time passed, the corpses of the mutated zombies around Song Jian continued to pile up. Transparent flames danced around him, seemingly never to extinguish. An hour earlier, the Black Dragon hatchling had its vitality points greatly reduced and was forced to retreat to the Pet Space, as it did not possess Song Jians restorative vitality. Fighting against the attack of the mutated zombies, Song Jian was surrounded by countless monsters. Even with a vitality recovery rate of 300%, his vitality began to slowly drop. Break! Swinging his left hand in an arc, a silver Sword Qi, three meters long, bisected seven or eight zombies attacking him. Panting heavily, Song Jian sprinted with increased speed, weaving through the ruins of a collapsed six-story building and diving into a deserted alley. Just moments before, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong sense of murderous intent. An immediate threat was closing in. He made a split-second decision to eliminate the zombies surrounding him, creating a breach in their circle, and made his escape. After several twists and turns, he took refuge in a residential building. As the monstrous roars gradually subsided, Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief, taking out food and water to replenish his strength. Earlier, Song Jian had slaughtered over eighty mutated zombies of level-15. The experience points he earned as a level-13 player had also increased slightly. However, the commotion they made was substantial. The mutated zombies roars sounded like they were drawing their comrades by communicating through sound. As a result, there were more and more mutated zombies surrounding Song Jian. If he hadnt realized something was wrong in time, he might have drawn every mutated zombie in the vicinity towards him. Looking down from the rooftop, Song Jian saw a horde of zombies spreading out before his eyes, like a tide. In the distance, a special mutated zombie stood, over three meters tall and with four arms, its body shimmering with a dark metallic sheen. Evidently, this was a level-15 elite boss, lured here by noises of the battle. At this sight, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Had he not detected the danger and acted when he did, he may have stayed to fight a little longer. By then, the four-armed elite zombie enticed by the noise of the fight, together with the tidal wave of regular mutated zombies, might have left him with no chance to escape. Just then, Song Jian felt a sudden sharp pain in his temples and looked up towards a distant skyscraper where a blinding light flashed. With a bang, his heart leaped at the sight of a blaze of fire spouting from the rooftop of the skyscraper. It was teeming with cold murderous intent. A sniper! The thought surfaced in Song Jians mind. The next moment, his body vanished, replaced by a large black mist spreading across the rooftop. Bullets were fast, but their speed was also relative. The skyscraper was some distance away from Song Jians location, and even a sniper bullet needed some time to traverse the gap. Song Jian could feel the frigid bullet swiftly piercing the black fog, easily drilling into the rooftop floor, leaving behind a fist-sized hole. Having narrowly escaped, Song Jian was covered in cold sweat. The bullet had very nearly struck him. If he had hesitated for a split second, the fist-sized hole in the floor would have been instead in his temple. Captain, the target was not hit! Qi Yun, lying on the edge of the skyscraper, reported through an eight-times magnification scope. He had witnessed Song Jian vanish, replaced by a black mist enveloping the rooftop. Although Qi Yun is a healer, it doesnt prevent him from mastering sniper skills. The sniper rifle in his hand is a level-10 silver weapon, and he aims for Song Jians head. They are unaware of Song Jians Vertical Pupil equipment. For a regular level-13 player, a direct headshot from a sniper rifle could be lethal. The target seems to have advanced classes and some strange skills at his disposal. Abandon the long-range ambush. Well move in for a close capture. Ma Jiang said dispassionately. Chu Ping, sneak in and confirm the targets specific location! Understood! Chu Ping chuckled. He sheathed his dagger, pulled out a rope, and began to rappel down the skyscrapers edge. In just a few seconds, ChuPing went from the top of a hundred-meter-high building down to the ground. With a swing of his arm, he gathered the rope and stuffed it into his backpack before sprinting towards Song Jians hiding spot. Lets go as well. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun quickly left the skyscraper and followed Chu Ping. Song Jian was now driven by anger. He had long forgotten his grudge with the Gathering Area 101 and never expected them to send assassins after him so long after the event. He assumed he had once again come across some other treasure-hunting player-killers. If you wish to die, 111 grant your wish! Song Jian was filled with rage. Coming face to face with Death in the previous encounter made him feel a strong urge to rip his enemies apart. Swoosh- A cloud of black smoke fell to the ground. Song Jian quickly deactivated his black fog and dashed towards the far-off skyscraper. Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Greed Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Greed Translator: 549690339 Ma Jiang and his two companions wanted to hunt down Song Jian. They originally thought that if they didnt kill Song Jian with one shot, he would definitely run away. But what they didnt expect was that Song Jian now wanted to kill them even more! Chu Ping, like a shadow, kept leaping and running on the dimly lit street, his speed extremely fast. He was afraid of repeating the previous experience when they tried to surround and kill Dr. Ebsiting, only to let him escape. Song Jians running speed was also extremely fast. In his mind, snipers always missed their shots, then disappeared miles away. If he arrived later, he might not even see the opponents back. And just like that, on a road more than four meters wide, the two unexpectedly collided head-on. Chu Ping looked at Song Jians name, red as blood, which was a distinctive feature of those hunted by the 101 Gathering Area. Only in the eyes of the hunters who took the bounty mission, Song Jians name would appear as blood-red as it was. Correspondingly, in Song Jians eyes, the 101 Gathering Area Hunter above Chu Pings head appeared bloody and scarlet, which was a unique characteristic of a hunters name in the eyes of the hunted. Seeing Song Jian, Chu Pings lips revealed a mocking smile. He did not expect the other party to not escape but instead boldly appear before his eyes. Is he going to counter-kill us? such a thought flashed through Chu Pings mind, and he couldnt help but laugh at the wanted person who didnt know his limits. When did the 101 Gathering Areas hunters become so unthreatening? Chu Ping looked at Song Jian rushing towards him, smiled faintly, and his figure slowly disappeared. Stealth! One of the core inheritance skills of the thieves profession. Chu Ping had even chosen the professions branch, the Assassin occupation. This occupation weakened the stealing ability while enhancing the combat and assassination skills. He was confident in killing targets of the same level or even higher than him. After entering stealth, Chu Ping did not directly rush towards Song Jian but turned into a side alley. He knew that Song Jian, seeing his stealth, would definitely use a wide-ranging group attack skill to strike the place where he disappeared and estimate his approximate location based on his movement speed after entering stealth. Under normal circumstances, the movement speed after stealth would decrease significantly. If the stealth skill was only at level 1, the movement speed would decrease by 60%, and the decrease would be less with higher levels. Chu Pings stealth level was not high, only level 3, with a 52% decrease in movement speed. But he had acquired a silver-quality thief skill book, Enhanced Stealth, which increased the stealth movement speed by 15% for 10 seconds. In other words, at this moment, Chu Pings stealth speed only decreased by 37%, which was equivalent to the effect of level 7 or even 8 stealth skills. However, what surprised Chu Ping was that Song Jian did not immediately release a wide-ranging attack skill when he disappeared. Instead, he stopped, looking forward with a cold smile. A bad thought suddenly rose in Chu Pings heart: Does this guy have any skills or items that can see through invisibility? Thinking of this, Chu Ping, who originally planned to attack Song Jian from behind, immediately suppressed his impulse to kill and slowly retreated into the dark alley. Sure enough, a faint vertical crease appeared on Song Jians forehead, emitting a silver light, and a vertical pupil slowly opened its eyes, looking forward. Chu Ping was startled, and the chill struck his back. He was lucky to be cautious. Otherwise, his figure would have been exposed by now. As an assassin, exposing oneself before a fight, unless the enemy was significantly weaker, the smartest choice was to run immediately. Is this a superpower, magic, or genetic mutation? Chu Ping wondered silently. Song Jians equipment and weapons had their aura hidden, looking no different from an ordinary close-combat profession. But at the moment when the vertical pupil opened, Song Jians importance in Chu Pings mind had instantly risen several levels. As ordinary fighters didnt have such means. Song Jian looked around, his brows slightly wrinkled. He still couldnt find any trace of the enemy. From the moment the enemy went invisible to when his vertical pupil opened, it only took a few seconds. How far could he have run in such a short time? Song Jian, with his vertical pupil open, slowly searched the surroundings. The vertical pupil was an external attachment. From the moment it was implanted, it became a part of his body. As long as he did not release skills, being open did not consume any energy. Chu Ping looked at Song Jians vertical pupil, which emitted a silver glow and remained open while scanning the surroundings. This state lasted for over ten minutes, and he was sweating cold bullets. Skills, magic, and even wrapped items couldnt last this long. So it must be something like genetic mutation or a biological warriors implant. However, biological warriors and genetically modified soldiers who strengthened themselves by merging other organisms genes always had many side effects, but Chu Ping didnt notice any obvious side effects on Song Jian! Could it be Just then, a thought flashed through Chu Pings mind, and he suddenly came up with another possibility, his eyes full of surprise and greed. An external attachment! It must be an external attachment! Chu Pings eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but slowly move towards the entrance of the alley overlooking the deepest part of it. An external attachment is equipment that can improve with the hosts strength. It can almost rival a growth-type equipment. Its incredibly valuable. If I can get it, even without this bounty reward, thats an external attachment! For a moment, Chu Pings palms were sweating and anxious. At this time, two figures appeared across the street. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun finally arrived and saw Song Jian standing alone on the street, looking a little confused. Where did Chu Ping run off to? Ma Jiang muttered to himself. Perhaps he hid. Look at the kids forehead; it should be some kind of ability to see through invisibility! Qi Yun stared at Song Jian and commented. The two of them had just arrived and hadnt linked the external attachment with Song Jian. After all, casually hunting a wanted person and encountering an external attachment sounded too good to be true. And if they were really hunting a wanted person with an external attachment, it wouldnt be their turn as a small team. Go, kill him! Ma Jiang said, drew a long knife, and rushed towards Song Jian. Qi Yun also climbed towards the high ground nearby. He had to choose a distance where his healing skills wouldnt exceed the range and not be too close to be easily attacked. The only one in the team who could provide long-range support was him. Seeing Ma Jiang rushing towards him, Song Jian abandoned the search for Chu Ping, tightly gripped his long sword, and slashed at Ma Jiang. The dark red blade flickered with a strange silver sword glow, and the invisible Sword Qi inside Song Jian surged, revealing a murderous intent in his eyes. Sword Silk, Slash! With a fierce shout, Song Jians long sword collided with Ma Jiangs long knife, creating a loud noise! Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Join Hands Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Join Hands Translator: 549690339 The long blade in Ma Jiangs hand is also a Tier 10 silver weapon, and he is a strength-specialist. Blessed by his full gear, his strength attribute has well surpassed fifteen points. One cleave from his blade could halve a man. Bang! The moment sword and blade collided, a powerful force exploded from the blades, causing a resonating roar. Ma Jiang grunted, surprise flashing across his eyes as he continuously stepped backward. Astoundingly, his opponents strength was slightly stronger than his own. Ding, ding, ding- just as Ma Jiang was forced to retreat, three silver Sword Silks appeared out of thin air. After hovering in the air for a moment, they darted toward Ma Jiang in unison. Crack, crack- Two of the Sword Silks hit Ma Jiangs shoulders, while the other pierced right through his stomach. Damage numbers began to float above Ma Jiangs head. In just one encounter, he was reduced to critical health. The damage in the hundreds caused Ma Jiangs steps to waver, and the Tiger Roar Blade in his hand became heavy. In his critically injured state, all his attributes declined by 30%. Hows this possible? Hes only at Level 13! Why is his damage so strong! Ma Jiang felt as if he were facing a Level 20 veteran, not a Divine Worshipper on his level. At that moment, a sprinkle of fragmented white light fell from above. Qi Yun was standing on the roof of a shop in the distance. The moment he saw Ma Jiangs Vitality Points dropped to one-fifth, he was taken aback and reflexively performed an instant Healing Skill. Ma Jiangs Vitality Points were restored to two-thirds, removing his critical injury status. Seeing Song Jian rushing toward him again, Ma Jiang gritted his teeth and chugged down a potion. Rage Potion! After use, attack power increases by 30%, attack speed increases by 15% for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, all attributes decrease by 35% for 1 hour. This was one of Ma Jiangs trump cards, yet he had to use it after their first encounter. A crimson flame of vitality began to burn intensely on the surface of Ma Jiangs body. His eyes glinting red, Ma Jiang roared and raised his long sword, slashing towards Song Jian. For a moment, Ma Jiang was full of momentum. As he swung the Tiger Roar Blade, there was the resonating sound of a tigers roar that left Song Jian feeling agitated. Song Jian frowned slightly, feeling his opponents rapid increase in attack speed. A subtle smile pulled at the corner of his lips. With a flick of his wrist, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword emitted a sharp whistling sound. Rapid Sword! At this moment, Ma Jiang couldnt even see clearly where Song Jians sword was moving. His view was fuzzy as three or four long swords seemed to be stabbing toward him simultaneously. Woosh- Another beam of white light enveloped Ma Jiang, instantly raising his Vitality Points to 90%. Song Jian frowned slightly, unable to help stealing a glance at Qi Yun who was a dozen meters away. This healer is too annoying. 1 need to find a way to take him out first! Song Jian thought to himself. If he wanted to kill Ma Jiang, he had to take down this healer first. Otherwise, they might eventually wear him down. He hadnt forgotten about the Thief lurking nearby. Clang, clang, clang- Song Jian and Ma Jiangs movements were extremely quick; in just an instant, they had traded over ten blows. They appeared to be evenly matched, but Ma Jiang was internally distressed. His opponents attacks were faster than his own, so to keep up, he had to expend more effort, which meant greater consumption of his energy. Chu Ping, when will you finally make a move? What are you waiting for? Until Ive been cut down to a corpse? Ma Jiang roared. He could feel that Chu Ping was somewhere nearby. Chu Pings face turned pale. After realizing that Song Jian possessed an external weapon, his intention had changed. Even if this mission were to fail, if he could obtain the opponents weapon, hed still come out as a big winner. However, there was only one external weapon, but three people on their team. Initially, Chu Ping planned to let Ma Jiang, Qi Yun, and his opponent exchange blows till all were weakened. He could then swoop in at the end to pick up the spoils. But to his surprise, his opponent turned out to be so formidable. They were all locked in battle, evenly matched, and he even seemed to be gaining the upper hand. This made Chu Ping feel perilously uneasy. Ma Jiangs outburst was a byproduct of his despair. He had no idea this was what Chu Ping was actually thinking. But after witnessing Song Jians formidable strength, he felt certain Song Jian could kill both Ma Jiang and Qi Yun without losing much life. This made Chu Ping anxious. If Song Jian were indeed able to kill both Ma Jiang and Qi Yun, Chu Ping would also be unable to escape, and besides the external weapon, he might even lose his life here. After a moments hesitation, Chu Ping gritted his teeth and finally emerged from the alley, rushing toward the back of Song Jian. Ma Jiang valiantly resisted Song Jians assault, with his body teetering and about to fail, but he did not retreat an inch under Qi Yuns treatment. Qi Yun, who had planned to use his sniper rifle for ranged skirmishes, bore a bitter expression. He didnt expect their targeted fugitive to be so formidable. Despite only being at Level 13, the fugitive exhibited a strength that could rival that of someone over Level 20, leaving him no chance to pull out his sniper rifle. He could only desperately use his Spirit Points to replenish Ma Jiangs Vitality Points. As he watched Ma Jiangs Vitality Points fluctuate up and down, Qi Yuns heart pounded fiercely in sync. At this very moment, Qi Yun noticed a semi-transparent figure slowly sneaking up behind Song Jian. His face lit up with delight. If two of them attacked Song Jian at the same time, the pressure on him as a healer would certainly lessen. Die! The moment Ma Jiang saw Chu Ping appear, he started behaving aggressively. There wasnt much time left from the sixty seconds of his Rage Potions effect, after which all his attributes would reduce by 30%. He couldnt possibly match Song Jian then. He had to seize the opportunity to join forces with Chu Ping within the remaining time. He only hoped they could at least cause Song Jian some serious injury. Ambush! At this moment, Chu Ping had also closed in on Song Jian. His dagger, like a vipers fang, was aimed at the back of Song Jians head. Sensing a gust of wind behind his head, Song Jians figure bolted forward as if he had teleported, his aura growing violent and fierce. He slashed his sword towards Ma Jiang. Broken Wing Dance! Both Chu Ping and Ma Jiang didnt see it coming. At this moment, Ma Jiang felt like a massive wave was surging towards him. His face changed; he dared not resist head-on and quickly dodged to the side. Due to his failed ambush, Chu Ping, who was behind him, was revealed. Seeing Ma Jiang avoiding to the side, Song Jian didnt let the second strike of his Broken Wing Dance chase after Ma Jiang. Instead, he turned around and slashed towards Chu Ping. In his panic, Chu Ping didnt expect Song Jian to change his attack target so quickly. Hastily, he crossed his daggers to shield himself. Bang- The long sword and daggers collided harshly. An immense force was transmitted, and Chu Ping couldnt block it. He was blown into the air, leaving his chest vulnerable. In his horrified gaze, Song Jians figure leaped high into the air, and the dark red sword, emitting a dazzling silver sword light, struck down towards his head. Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Slaves Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Slaves Translator: 549690339 Boom- Song Jian moved extremely fast, and with a slash of his sword, he fiercely struck Chu Pings chest. The sound of bones cracking echoed, and in an instant, Chu Pings Vitality Points plummeted, with his chest bones completely shattered. Blood uncontrollably sprayed from his mouth, and he no longer had any strength in his body. With blood frothing at the corners of his mouth, Chu Ping tried to retreat, but suddenly felt a surge of energy rising from his feet, causing his body to uncontrollably float into the air. A floating state! Despair appeared on Chu Pings face as his heart sank. He knew that in this state, his body would be completely defenseless, and he would inevitably suffer even more damage than usual! Will I die here? This thought crossed Chu Pings mind for the first time. He has an ext. Chu Ping roared, trying to cause trouble for Song Jian before he died. Qi Yun had originally been focusing on healing Ma Jiang, but after seeing Ma Jiang being slashed apart by Song Jian, he quickly cast a Healing Skill on Ma Jiang. However, the situation changed in an instant, as it only took one strike from Song Jian to leave Chu Ping in a nearly dead state. Qi Yun hurriedly interrupted the Healing Skill he was casting on Ma Jiang, waving his Magic Staff, and shifted his focus to healing Chu Ping instead. Qi Yun quickly cast an instant Healing Skill on himself, slightly raising his Vitality Points. He then began chanting a spell, preparing to release an even stronger Healing Skill. At that moment, Song Jian raised his left hand, his index finger shining with a silver light. A terrifyingly powerful silver Sword Qi was released, directly piercing Qi Yuns forehead and penetrating his skull. Sword Finger! It was an incredibly swift and sharp strike that nobody saw coming. Chu Ping couldnt even see how this attack was executed. All he saw was a dazzling silver Sword Qi. Thud- Chu Pings corpse fell from the sky and landed on the ground, rolling twice before becoming still. Dumbstruck, Qi Yun stared at the system prompt: System: Your healing target has died, rendering your healing ineffective. The skill has failed, and has entered a cooldown period. He died just like that? Even with my healing, he still Qi Yun found it hard to accept the situation. Song Jian was simply too fast. He had initially been targeting Ma Jiang, but in the blink of an eye, he pivoted and, using the acceleration from the Broken Wing Dance, directed his remaining two attacks towards Chu Ping. In his floating state, Song Jian unleashed the incredibly swift Sword Finger. Even if Chu Ping had been at full health, the level two Sword Finger would have caused over 75 points of physical damage as well as an additional 80 points of Metal-element damage. Even if Qi Yun had managed to cast a Healing Skill on Chu Ping, restoring 50 Vitality Points, it wouldnt have changed Chu Pings fate in the end! After killing Chu Ping, Song Jian didnt even look at the loot he dropped. Instead, he turned towards Ma Jiang, stomping his foot and sending a fanged whirlwind roaring towards Ma Jiang. Ma Jiang glanced at Song Jian and unexpectedly turned around and ran for his life. He had less than ten seconds left until the effects of his Rage Potion wore off. Even with Qi Yun constantly healing him within this short period of time, it was impossible to kill Song Jian. Once the potions effect wore off and he entered a weakened state, with a 30% reduction in his overall attributes, there would only be one path left: death. At this moment, while the potion had not yet lost its effect, preserving his life was the most crucial thing to do! Boom! Earth Teeth Assault struck Ma Jiang from behind, causing a 50-point damage floating above his head. Ma Jiang stumbled, almost falling to the ground but ultimately managing to run towards the distance without looking back. Seeing Ma Jiang run away, Qi Yun was dumbfounded. He was the slowest member of their team. Watching his captains rapidly retreating figure and seeing the wanted criminal walk towards him step by step Captain, youre just going to run away and leave me behind? Qi Yun didnt know whether he should curse out loud or not. I never thought our captain was this terrible before. If I had known, I wouldnt have healed him and just ran away! Im a ranged attacker, and hes a melee fighter! Qi Yun felt like crying but had no tears to shed. I surrender, dont kill me! Qi Yun immediately raised his hands, looking at Song Jian with a frightened expression and shouting loudly. System: Gathering Area 101 Hunt Team member, Qi Yun, is forced by your prowess to surrender to you! Please choose one of the following three options: Option 1: Accept surrender, claim ransom. Option 2: Accept surrender, make him your slave. Option 3: Decline surrender, kill him! Please make a choice within ten seconds! Song Jian looked at Qi Yun closely as Qi Yun tried to give him a flattering but ugly smile. Do you have money? Song Jian suddenly asked. Qi Yun startled then pulled out all the money he had, saying, I only have 32 Doomsday Coins! The habit of the hunting team was to spend all of their money on strengthening their equipment or other items to enhance their personal strength or deposit it at the bank. They wouldnt carry too much money with them during missions. Seeing the 32 Doomsday Coins in Qi Yuns hand, Song Jian shook his head: Then become my slave! Song Jian directly chose the second option: Qi Yuns face showed a mix of anger and uncertainty, clearly not mentally prepared to become a slave. If you dont want to, Ill kill you! Song Jian said, his face filled with murderous intent. I Im willing to become your slave! Qi Yun eventually nodded reluctantly, his face full of humiliation. The moment Qi Yun agreed, a mysterious force surfaced on his forehead, imprinting a Magic Rune there. Qi Yun trembled, opening his mouth to let out a painful scream, but no sound came out. The mysterious force then disappeared, leaving Qi Yun lying on the ground like a bag of mud, gasping for breath. At this point, Song Jian discovered that he now had a slave interface, which showed all of Qi Yuns attributes. Moreover, he could strip Qi Yun of his equipment at will. Song Jian glanced over Qi Yuns equipment. Most items were of white quality, and even the Healing Short Staff he was holding was only of green quality. Only the silver-quality sniper rifle seemed valuable. Song Jian shook his head, removed the silver-quality sniper rifle, and put it in his own backpack. He then told Qi Yun, From now on, focus on healing. Be a good healer and dont think about attacking. As a main healer, Qi Yun primarily mastered common skills like the Eagle Eye Skill but could only perform basic attacks even with the sniper rifle. It was a waste of resources! Hearing Song Jians words, Qi Yuns face showed a mixture of shame and anger, but he ultimately nodded. System: You have deprived your slave, Qi Yun, of an item, lowering his Loyalty Points to you by 10. Qi Yuns current Loyalty Points towards you are now only 50. If they fall below 50 Points, there is a chance that your slave will try to escape! Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House Translator: 549690339 Defecting? Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun and sneered, Dare to defect, and Ill kill you! No, no, I dont dare, I dont dare! Qi Yun shook his head repeatedly. System: You intimidate the slave Qi Yun, increasing his loyalty by 5 points; Song Jian was taken aback, this worked as well? Tell me, why did you come after me? Song Jian looked at Qi Yun and asked. Actually, we are members of the assassination team of Gathering Area 101. The reason we came here is that Gathering Area 101 has issued a warrant for you Half an hour later, Song Jian finally found out that it was still because of the trouble he had caused when he saved Dr. Ebsiting at the garbage station. Gathering Area 101? Haha Song C no, Master, you must not underestimate Gathering Area 101. It is one of the 500 safe havens created by humanity after the Doomsday catastrophe. By now, all other safe havens have been destroyed, leaving only this Gathering Area 101. Qi Yun said. All the other gathering areas have been destroyed, leaving only this one? Song Jian couldnt help but sneer, Then how did the City of Sin and the City of Holy Light come about? If Gathering Area 101 were really that strong, it would have become 101 City by now, rather than still being just a gathering area. The essence of a gathering area in the wilderness is no different from the level two Manor Castle built by Song Jian, except that Gathering Area 101 covers a larger area than Song Jians Manor Castle. Gathering Area 101 not only has complete facilities but also has many hunting teams, assassination squads, and even its own affiliated corps C Storm Legion! Qi Yun said. Storm Legion? This name sounds familiar; it seems like Ive heard it on the radio, Song Jian murmured, Thats right. How many people are in the Storm Legion? Storm Legion has a total of 800 elite professionals, Qi Yun said. Only 800 people? And they dare to call themselves a legion? Song Jian couldnt help but say. To support 800 people is already the limit for Gathering Area 101. However, if possible, Gathering Area 101 can launch a battle involving more than 30,000 people at any time! Qi Yun said, After all, Gathering Area 101 shelters many wanderers, many of whom have taken it as their home and are willing to fight for it. There is no shortage of such people! Moreover, according to rumors, Gathering Area 101 has already begun preparations for creating a city for the third time. If it succeeds, it will be on par with major forces like the City of Sin and the City of Holy Light. By then, even more, people would be willing to settle in Gathering Area 101! Qi Yun said. Song Jian nodded, his heart feeling slightly heavy. After all, it was a major power that had existed for decades after the Doomsday catastrophe. In the beginning, it was probably just an ordinary human without a background who had created Gathering Area 101 from scratch through his own strength. If what Qi Yun said was true, the person who created Gathering Area 101 was really remarkable. Now, such a force which has been developing for decades wanted to hunt him down. It would be false to say that he was not worried since, after all, he only had one life in this game! Okay, when do you think theyll send another assassination team after this failure? Song Jian stared at Qi Yun and asked. Qi Yun hesitated for a moment and said, Actually, there was a problem with the teleportation device we used. Our team originally had five members, but one of them was torn apart by the spatial forces during the teleportation. Another one was seriously injured and died shortly after arriving, leaving only three people The team leader, no, Ma Jiang, is now alone. He is likely to give up on the assassination mission and go back to report the information. I estimate that they wont dispatch another assassination team until the researchers have perfected the teleportation device. In the short term, there should be no more assassination teams entering this city Song Jian nodded slightly, realizing that he should be safe for the time being. Before Gathering Area 101 completed perfecting their teleportation device, he needed to improve his level and strength as much as possible. Lets go, continue hunting monsters. Keep an eye on my Vitality Points! Song Jian said as he summoned the wounded Black Dragon hatchling. Qi Yun immediately used her healing wand to restore the hatchlings vitality points to full. Roar- With a roar from the Black Dragon hatchling, five or six level-15 mutant zombies were lured out. Song Jian flexed his wrist, summoning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a flourish, he jogged towards the monsters. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh C As Song Jian danced around, his dark red sword flew, releasing dazzling silver light. Facing five or six mutant zombies, Song Jian made no defensive moves, choosing instead to endure their attacks and annihilate them, displaying a reckless, do-or-die attitude. The Black Dragon hatchling nearby was also continuously spewing Dragon Breath, swinging its claws and tail, and tearing into the fallen mutant zombies. Gradually, the noise from the battle attracted a large number of mutant zombies. In no time, dozens of level-15 monsters surrounded Song Jian. Watch my health and heal me! Song Jian shouted, rushing into the monster horde without backing off, chopping down the nearby monsters. As Song Jians Vitality Points gradually decreased, Qi Yuns hands trembled slightly from a distance. After a while, she sighed helplessly, waved her short wand, and released Healing Skill to restore Song Jians Vitality Points. Song Jian, who was in the midst of the monsters, could feel the healing effect and the corner of his mouth curled into a smile. As for this slave whose loyalty was bordering on betrayal, he didnt fully trust her. Using only seventy percent of his strength, he left himself a small margin for safety. If Qi Yun dared to betray him, he could guarantee that he could break free of the encircling monsters. Like this, Song Jian continued to fight for several hours. Only when Qi Yuns Spirit Points were depleted did he use the Immortal Sword Body and make his way out with the Black Dragon hatchling. Although they had killed hundreds of level-15 mutant zombies, there was no noticeable reduction in the tide of monsters chasing after Song Jian. They pursued him relentlessly. Song Jian summoned his motorcycle, returned the Black Dragon hatchling to the Pet Space, and shouted at Qi Yun, Get on! Qi Yun hurriedly sat on the back of the motorcycle. With a roar, a plume of black smoke erupted from the exhaust pipe, and the motorcycle sped off like a bolt of lightning, heading towards Song Jians Manor Castle. Haha, this is the thrill of monster hunting! Song Jian laughed heartily against the wind. A complex expression appeared on Qi Yuns face as she stared at Song Jians back, deep in thought. The two quickly returned to Song Jians Manor Castle. Seeing the now level two safe house, Qi Yuns face showed surprise. Is this your safe house? You already created one for yourself? Qi Yun could hardly believe her eyes. This is Doomsday City, with so many monsters inside. Wont they attack here? Qi Yun couldnt help but ask. It should be noted that creating a safe house in the wilderness wasnt an easy task. Many ambitious individuals had attempted to imitate Gathering Area 101, creating their own safe areas, but in the end, they were all ruined under the siege of countless monsters. Although the overall number of monsters in Doomsday City was smaller than the wilderness, the density was considerably higher C at least ten or even a hundred times more! Song Jian smiled faintly but did not explain. Instead, he summoned the Black Dragon hatchling and let it play around on its own. After all, if a pet was kept in Pet Space for too long, its Intimacy Level would decrease. Come in and take a look. How many people do you think Gathering Area 101 will need to send to take down my Manor Castle? Song Jian turned around and stared at Qi Yun while asking. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Your Warning Came Too Late Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Your Warning Came Too Late Translator: 549690339 Qi Yun stared at Manor Castle, somewhat entranced. This was a level two manor, and he had never heard of anyone being able to upgrade a safety house to a manor in the wild, except of course for the 101 Gathering Area. The latter was created by a huge group of people after decades of hard work and was the only one of its kind even after so many years! A safety house can be upgraded to a manor once it reaches the third level, and once a manor reaches the sixth level, it can be upgraded to a gathering area. When a gathering area reaches the ninth level, it can become a city! Qi Yun surveyed Song Jians manor and quietly said, Lu Jianglong spent decades upgrading the 101 Gathering Area from a level one safety house to a level nine gathering area. The hardship he must have gone through is probably known only to him. If your manor were in the wild, and he knew you had a level two manor, he would probably send the Storm Legion to level it. But in Doomsday City, the black fog outside the city provides natural protection. Although you cant go out, its not easy for them to get in! Even if the 101 Gathering Area sends many assassin teams, they probably wouldnt be able to conquer your manor! After giving Song Jian a glance, Qi Yun said, But they dont need to conquer this place to kill you. You cannot possibly stay in your manor twenty-four hours a day. If they send an assassin team when you are out, theres a high chance theyd succeed in killing you! Youre right, the manor, the army, they are all external forces. The most important thing is self-strength! Song Jian laughed, By the way, is this Lu Jianglong you mentioned the one in charge of the 101 Gathering Area? Qi Yun nodded and replied, Yes, the 101 Gathering Area was personally established by Lu Jianglong. However, he is old now and rarely shows his face. The person who actually controls the 101 Gathering Area now is his son, Lu Mao! The one who issued the arrest warrant for you is also Lu Mao. 1 heard it was because you disrupted one of his search missions and killed a scout team from the 101 Gathering Area. Ha ha, Lu Mao! Song Jian etched this name into his memory, asking, Whats Lu Maos profession? What level is he? Qi Yun shook his head and replied, Ive only seen Lu Mao a few times from a distance and never seen him in action. Im not sure what his profession is, but he is at least level 30. Level 30 Song Jian pondered, calculating that it would take him several months of game time to rise to level 30 from his current level 13. He wondered if the 101 Gathering Area could afford him so much development time. Ill play it by ear. The most important task for me now is to collect ten sword manuals! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a familiar figure appeared within the boundary of Song Jians Manor. As soon as the figure approached the manor, he was stopped by two soldiers. These were non-player characters (NPCs) hired by housekeeper George. They were a team of ten vagrant NPCs, all of whom were low-level, around level six or seven. They wore simple leather armor and carried long spears, responsible for the day-to-day defence of the manor. Huh, isnt that Dr. Ebsiting? What is he doing here? Song Jian stared at the detained figure, wondering. At this moment, Dr. Ebsiting was in a terrible state, covered in dust and with dishevelled hair, strewn with dry leaves and branches. When the two NPC soldiers stopped him, he was very angry and shouted, 1 want to see Song Jian. He is in danger, damn it. You fools, your lord is in danger Whats wrong with him? Why say Im in danger? Could it be that he knows youre here to kill me? Song Jian asked, his face showing curiosity as he turned to look at Qi Yun. Qi Yun looked awkward, saying, We initially went after him, but he ran away. The small zone where he was hiding turned out to be a BOSS nest, full of elite bosses level 10 or higher. After we lost him, we came after you Hes a scientist without any combat capabilities and you failed to kill him? Song Jian asked, surprised. He is not on the 101 Gathering Areas wanted list, so we couldnt pin down his exact location. But your location will be revealed by the system every half hour Qi Yun explained. Ha ha, fine, hurry and bring the doctor here. After all, hes a familiar face, its not good to keep him waiting! Song Jian laughed, instructing housekeeper George sitting next to him. Yes, lord, they didnt realize he was your friend After a slight bow, George went down the castle and ordered his men to bring Dr. Ebsiting inside. As soon as he saw him, Dr. Ebsiting rushed towards Song Jian, shouting, Song Jian, you are in great danger! Someone is trying to kill you! I think its an assassin sent by the 101 Gathering Area. Be careful, they are formidable Doctor, doctor, calm down. Youre safe here. Rest assured, no one can harm you in my Manor! Song Jian comforted Dr. Ebsiting, holding his shoulder. Phew, there are three of them, well-equipped and all professionals. You need to be careful Dr. Ebsiting panted. Well-equipped? Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun standing next to him with a puzzled look. Apart from his silver-grade sniper rifle, Qi Yun didnt have much equipment worthy of being called well-equipped. At that moment, Dr. Ebsiting seemed to sense something. Following Song Jians line of sight, he glanced at Qi Yun next to him. After a close look, his face changed drastically. He pointed at Qi Yun, his face full of terror. He, he, he is Youre right, he is one of the three who chased after you! Song Jian shrugged, But he is now my slave. Speaking of which, isnt your warning a bit late? Slave? Dr. Ebsiting looked puzzled, looking at the magic rune on Qi Yuns forehead that signified servitude. Phew, having such a manor, the people of the 101 Gathering Area have certainly underestimated you. Failure was inevitable. Dr. Ebsiting sighed in relief. But you cant be careless. The 101 Gathering Area has set its sights on you. They will keep sending assassination teams Dr. Ebsiting said seriously, assuming that Song Jian was able to repel the three only by relying on his safety house. As far as he knew, Song Jian didnt have the power to kill three professionals directly. Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Chapter 268 Follower Chapter 268: Chapter 268 Follower Translator: 549690339 Song Jian looked at the embarrassed state of Dr. Ebsiting and suddenly had an idea. He said to him, Doctor, 1 am already on the wanted list for the 101 Gathering Area, and now they think you and 1 are in the same band. What do you plan to do next? Return to Fifth Avenue, where level-ten elite bosses are all over the place? I cant go back there, its too risky Ive been exposed, Dr. Ebsiting answered, looking lost. As a researcher with no fighting abilities, he couldnt survive in the monster-filled Doomsday City. His existence had already been hard even before, now the search for food and water is becoming more and more difficult. Why not stay with me? I can set up a laboratory for you. What do you think? Song Jian said with a smile. At least here, you wont need to worry about safety, what do you say? Dr. Ebsiting fell silent. Although he was quirky, he wasnt stupid. In this city, probably only Song Jian was willing to shelter him. Fine, Ill have to rely on you from now on, Dr. Ebsiting sighed, a little depressed. He didnt want to lose his freedom but if he had decided to ally with a powerful force before the apocalypse broke out, he could have left the city with other big shots. System: You have agreed to shelter the plot character Dr. Ebsiting. As he was concerned about his safety, Dr. Ebsiting agreed to stay and became your Follower! System: When you enter and stay in the game, Dr. Ebsiting will continually consume Doomsday Coins as his salary. This stops when you leave the game. The stronger the Followers level, the more Doomsday Coins consumed. System: Your Follower is a Researcher type, possessing substantial knowledge reserves. You can select the direction of his research skill tree to develop more research skills. If he dies, all his skills will return to their initial state when he was recruited, and loyalty will randomly drop 10-30 points. System: If a Follower dies, you can find a Resurrection Altar to resurrect the Follower at a certain cost. However, if the Followers loyalty drops to the betrayal standard after death, they cannot be resurrected. System: Dr. Ebsitings current loyalty is 70. If it falls below 60, he will start to slack off. If it falls below 50, he may desert. System: You can view Follower Dr. Ebsitings attributes and initial skills, and can choose the direction of his research. Song Jian knew that Dr. Ebsiting was a researcher, so it was obvious that the latters research skill tree had already climbed to a very high level. If he changed the research direction now, it would mean a huge loss, so Song Jian decided to stick with Dr. Ebsitings current research skill base and continue to improve. Opening his followers personal attribute interface, Song Jian started to study it closely. Unlike Qi Yun, Dr. Ebsiting was Song Jians Follower, who had certain freedom and privileges. Even if Song Jian wanted to view Dr. Ebsitings attributes and skills, he needed Dr. Ebsitings permission. Soon, the attribute interface previously full of question marks was unrestrainedly revealed to Song Jian. Dr. Ebsiting (Song Jians Follower): This is a rare research-type Follower in the game, with a discovery rate of one in a thousand and a recruitment rate of one in ten thousand. Current level 15, experience points 3,351/8,000. After leveling up, his physical properties will also improve, and he can spend skill points to upgrade his research skills. Following were a series of physical attributes and mastered skills. For the sake of not flooding this with too much information, Song Jian didnt list them all. If he did, this chapter could end here. Expert Level Nine Engineering Manufacturing? Song Jians eyes lit up as he looked at Dr. Ebsiting like he was looking at a sparkling diamond. As everyone knows, the level of life professions cant be enhanced using skill points, they must be accumulated through proficiency. Initially, all life skills start at level one, then gradually improved to level two, three, and so forth up to level five. After reaching level nine, then only one could be a novice, further splitting into nine levels. After breaching level nine, there would be an improvement to intermediate, after intermediate level nine is senior. After senior level nine, then its expert. After expert level nine, its master, grandmaster, great grandmaster, and after great grandmaster its divine level. All of Song Jians life skills are still below novice. He didnt know when he would be promoted to novice. Hence, one could imagine how high Dr. Ebsitings Expert Level Nine standing was. Dr. Ebsiting, can you craft the T-11 High-explosive Grenade now? Song Jian asked expectantly. Dr. Ebsiting gave Song Jian a look and said somewhat irritably: The T-11 High-explosive Grenade was devised by me. What do you think, can I make it? And recently, I have developed a T-X High-explosive Grenade which is five times more potent than the T-11. However, to use this kind of grenade, you need to have a Throwing Skill of at least level 10! Level 10 Throwing Skill? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. The only skill he had at level 10 was his innate skill Thick-skinned, which required a lot of skill points. The Throwing Skill was a basic passive skill, and he could learn it just by throwing a few stones, but Song Jian hadnt put much effort into exercising this ability, so his Throwing Skill was only at level one. High-explosive grenades are consumable and not considered weapons, so they wont be subject to the 80% power reduction limit. If I could get a large batch of these grenades, my leveling speed would definitely soar! Song Jian thought to himself. Heres the list of materials needed to craft the T-X High-explosive Grenade. As long as you can collect all these materials, 1 can make it for you. In this city, its the best for leveling. Dr. Ebsiting directly handed a list to Song Jian. Song Jian looked it over. Compared with the T-11 High-explosive Grenade, there were only two or three more materials, so he nodded and put the material list in his bag. Doctor, what about other weapons besides high-explosive grenades? Such as firearms, rocket launchers, missiles, etc. Can you make nuclear bombs? Song Jian asked, his eyes shining. Im a Ph.D. in Physics and Materials, not in Weapon Manufacturing or Weapon Research, I am ignorant in the field of weapon development. 1 know the principle of making nuclear bombs, but to expect me to produce a nuclear bomb by myself is a pipe dream, humph! Dr. Ebsiting looked a bit unhappy, gave Song Jian a penetrating look and said. Hehe, well okay, doctor, 1 apologize Song Jian said sheepishly, shrugging his shoulders. Seeing Song Jians good attitude, Dr. Ebsitings face relaxed a lot. After hesitating a little, he said, Actually, I have also done some research on space science, like spatial equipment, for instance. If there are materials, 1 can make them. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: Chapter 269: Rebuilding the Laboratory Chapter 269: Chapter 269: Rebuilding the Laboratory Translator: 549690339 Spatial equipment? Song Jians eyes lit up, then a look of joy spread across his face: Can you make a transmission array? A transmission array? Dr. Ebsiting looked blank before rage filled his face. Stomping his foot, he exclaimed, Are you crazy? Who do you think I am? A master of spatial magic? Even if I could make it, do you think I can just hammer out a transmission array with a hammer? Cool down, if you cant make a transmission array then forget it, anything else will do, Song Jian hurriedly consoled him. He knew from Qi Yun that a transmission array was standard fare for prominent powers. Even Gathering Area 101 had spent over a decade studying it, and they had only achieved minimal results. Research on a transmission array requires continuous investment, and during this period, there may not even be any results. If you cant bear with it and give up, then all your previous investments would be for naught. Even Gathering Area 101 had first established a stable foundation over decades before they dared to venture into this research. As for Song Jian, he was barely scraping by. He never had more than ten thousand doomsday coins. How could he research this high-end technology? Besides, Dr. Ebsiting only had a basic understanding of spatial equipment. He was not yet at a level where he could research the construction of a transmission array. At most, I can make storage equipment, like twelve-pocket storage packs. If you need it, collect the materials for me. Ill give you a 20% discount on the work fee! After saying this, Ebsiting handed Song Jian another list. A discount? What the hell? Arent you my follower? Why is there such a suffocating arrangement? Song Jian subconsciously received the list, murmuring to himself. Additionally, I need to create a laboratory. This was a promise you made to me. Heres a list of materials required for establishing the lab. Please collect them for me as soon as possible. I dont want to delay my research for too long Just like that, a third list landed in Song Jians hands. System: Your follower, Dr. Ebsiting, has issued a task for you: Rebuild the Laboratory. Task Description: As a researcher, without a dedicated laboratory, it is impossible to manufacture any items or upgrade ones research skills. You must create a fully-equipped laboratory for your follower, Dr. Ebsiting. Task Requirements: Microscopes: 0/1, Petri dishes: 0/1, Physical experiment station: 0/1, NMR machine: 0/1,; Time limit: 3 days; Task Failure Penalty: Dr. Ebsitings loyalty to you will drop significantly; Task Tips: After accepting the task, directions will guide you to the corresponding areas to search for items; Task Warnings: Some of the required items are guarded by powerful monsters; you must kill the guardian to retrieve the item; Task Warnings: Some of the required items only have one piece available in the city; if not obtained or destroyed, the task will directly fail; Task Warnings: Establishing a laboratory is a highly secretive task; please do not share this task with others, and do not seek help from the auction house or similar places. Revealing your intention to build a laboratory may attract unwanted scrutiny; Song Jian carefully scrutinized the task requirements, which included over a dozen different items. However, after seeing the task hints, Song Jian sighed in relief. Having instructions was ultimately the best thing; otherwise, it would likely take him more than thirty days to complete the task on his own, let alone three days. Having finished reading, Song Jian immediately chose Accept. In that case, Im going to rest now. Ill start work when youve completed the task. Dr. Ebsitings face relaxed slightly after seeing Song Jian accept the task. He nodded and said, Try to collect the materials on those other Wo lists as soon as possible. Theres no specific demand; Ill start working on the product as soon as you have everything. Song Jian nodded. Actually, those two lists were the most important to him. He would strive to collect the items even if Dr. Ebsiting hadnt issued a task. Dr. Ebsiting directly occupied a sub-castle on the right side of the Manor Castle. Initially, there was a sub-castle on each side of the main castle. Song Jian lived in the main castle, and the two sub-castles had always been idle until now. After occupying the sub-castle, Dr. Ebsiting started getting busy. Song Jian didnt know what he was so busy with and was slightly worried about the task. Underneath the list given by Dr. Ebsiting was a simple map marker indicating where each item could be found. Song Jian discovered that simple items, like petri dishes, could be found in at least four locations. But high-end items like Polymer Analyzer could only be found in a single location, and it was situated inside a level twenty monster zone. Given Song Jians current power, entering the level twenty monster zone would be a bit of a stretch. After hesitating for a while, Song Jian sighed, Never mind, lets search for the other items first. The items in the level twenty monster area can wait till the end! A quiet night passed. Although Song Jian didnt need to rest, for game natives like Qi Yun and Dr. Ebsiting, their life rhythm was no different from people in the real world; they needed sleep to replenish their energy. The next day was sunny with the dense clouds gradually dispersing. The sunlight occasionally shone through. Song Jian, along with Qi Yun, set out towards an abandoned school located in the level ten monster zone. The school was located in the level ten monster zone, surrounded by a fence made of iron bars. As soon as they entered the main gate, the first thing that caught their eye was a spacious playground. In front of the playground was a towering flagpole. The school had been abandoned for decades. The surface of the flagpole was rusty, but the red flag flying at the top was flapping in the wind, as if it had just been hung up. Thats a bit odd, eh! Song Jian walked forward, craned his neck and carefully observed the red flag on the pole. The surface of the flag is glowing slightly. It looks like a piece of equipment! Song Jians heart stirred. He immediately stepped forward and grabbed the rope on the flagpole, intending to lower the red flag. The moment he touched the flagpole, a system notification popped up. System: You have come into contact with a special object C the school flagpole, triggering a special entertainment task; Task Name: Raising the National Flag Task Description: The schools flagpole is malfunctioning and cant lower the school flag. You have to climb the flagpole and retrieve the school flag within 180 seconds; Task Requirement: Climb to the top of the flagpole; 0/18 meters Task Limit: Three minutes Task Reward: School Flag Task Failure Penalty: None Task Tips: To climb the flagpole, you need agility. If it were me, I would choose to train a lightweight skill to complete this task, preferably leveling Cloud Climbing Skill to level 3 or above; Task Warning: The higher you climb, the harder you fall. Make sure there is medical staff on-site before you complete the task. Task Warning: This task cannot rely on any tools such as ropes. Otherwise, the task will immediately fail. Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: Chapter 270 Climbing the Pole Chapter 270: Chapter 270 Climbing the Pole Translator: 549690339 | A special entertainment task? This was Song Jians first time encountering this type of task. With the flagpole reaching a height of eighteen meters, climbing it wouldnt be easy. If he were careless and fell, the risk would not be worth the reward. The Level 10 Monster Zone was where most players leveled up. Seeing someone entering the school and preparing to climb the flagpole, some spectators quickly gathered around. Bro, this task isnt easy at all. Even though its classified as entertainment, so far, nobody has accomplished it! warned a player who was holding a submachine gun and wearing a military green combat suit. Yeah, eighteen meters may not seem high, but it gets harder as you go up. Whats the current record again? another player added. I think its thirteen meters. Thats already the limit. As far as I know, no one has managed to climb above thirteen meters yet. I could only climb up to eight meters, then fell and almost broke a bone Thats because youre clumsy. Dont you know to wrap a safety rope around yourself? If you fall, youll only suffer internal injuries at most. Are you stupid? Which is harder to treat, a bone fracture, or internal injuries? Song Jian frowned slightly. An eighteen-meter height wasnt impossible for regular people to climb. Even if players could only gain one skill point each level-up, it seemed odd that among all these players, none had acquired a skill in agility. So why had no player climbed the eighteen-meter flagpole yet? Something was fishy here. With that thought, Song Jian leaped and jumped over three meters high, grabbing onto the flagpole. There doesnt seem to be anything unusual, said Song Jian, knitting his eyebrows. After a brief pause, he started climbing enthusiastically. Qi Yun stood at the base of the flagpole. After some hesitation, he waved his magic staff toward Song Jian, casting the Light Body Skill. The Light Body Skill improved his movement speed by 15% for five seconds. Even though Qi Yun had only leveled up once, the skill still provided significant help to Song Jian at this moment. Qi Yun was positioned as an aid in their hunting team, but he didnt want to depend on his teammates for his survival. Therefore, he also mastered some other attack skills. All of these skills, however, revolved around his silver- quality sniper rifle. Now that his sniper rifle was disassembled by Song Jian, those attack skills were useless. Localized in Qi Yuns skill set were five types of healing skills, and three other auxiliary skills, with the Light Body Skill as only one of them. With the aid of the Light Body Skill, Song Jian climbed faster. In a short while, he reached seven or eight meters high. Theres no difficulty at all; I should reach the top without any effort, thought Song Jian. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt his body become heavier, as though he was tied to a large piece of stone falling downward. If he hadnt instinctively held onto the flagpole, the sudden increase in gravity mightve caused him to fall off the flagpole. As expected, theres something unusual! Song Jian quickly checked his status bar, and sure enough, there was a Level 1 Gravity negative effect. His talent skill Thick Skin could only resist mental negative effects and was useless against physical negative effects. Could it be that the higher I climb, the greater the level of this negative effect and the more obvious it becomes? wondered Song Jian. As expected, when he climbed to a height of ten meters, the Level 1 Gravity effect suddenly jumped to Level 2. Song Jian frowned slightly. This level of gravity was as if his body weight had increased by about thirty kilograms. It didnt impact him much, but as the negative effects continued to pile on, the difficulty of the task was undoubtedly rising. He continued to climb. Every meter he climbed, the negative effect would increase by one level. By the time Song Jian reached thirteen meters, the negative effect had already risen to Level 5. By then, he was essentially carrying over one hundred kilograms while climbing. After losing the three-point strength addition from the Guardians Sword, Song Jians strength attribute had decreased to fourteen points. The burden of one hundred kilograms was clearly taking its toll. As he climbed higher, his stamina was rapidly draining. Song Jians hands were beginning to tremble lightly. Immortal Sword Body, activate! thought Song Jian. A golden light emerged around Song Jian. The boost of five points to all attributes gave him the needed stamina to continue climbing. Thirteen meters, fourteen meters, fifteen meters With just five meters left, Song Jians hands were shaking more violently, and his forehead was covered in sweat. Maintaining his current position was becoming torture, let alone climbing further. Just then, Qi Yun cast another auxiliary spell on Song Jian to restore his stamina and another Light Body Skill. Still, climbing further up had become difficult. Song Jian shook his head slowly. He had already climbed up to fifteen meters. Even if he used up all his strength, he could only climb one additional meter before he couldnt hold on any longer. After taking some considerations, Song Jian sighed and was ready to give up the task. Hes at fifteen meters! This guy is amazing, hes breaking records! exclaimed the onlooking players. In reality, climbing one meter and seventeen meters yielded the same result: no reward. But that didnt prevent the players from using the task as a benchmark for measuring strength, and they enjoyed it thoroughly. Some players even applauded for Song Jian, who had already climbed to fifteen meters. Just three meters short Song Jian sighed as he looked at the nearby school flag. However, the last three meters were tougher to climb than the previous fifteen. Just as Song Jian was about to slide down, a light bulb went off in his head. Hmm, I wonder if this will work Boom~ Song Jians body disappeared, replaced by a large dark cloud floating in mid-air; This Dark Cloud Transformation skill allowed him to levitate and fly at heights of dozens of meters. For the eighteen-meter flagpole, reaching the top would only take a few seconds; Oh? My body is lighter noted Song Jian, who had transformed into the dark cloud. He realized the Level 7 Gravity negative effect in his status bar had disappeared. It appeared his physical immunity in the dark cloud status could resist even this physical negative effect. The task hasnt failed. It seems like I can still complete the task in this state! Seeing that the task in the task bar didnt display failure, Song Jian was relieved and started heading towards the top of the flagpole. Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Chapter 271 School Flag Chapter 271: Chapter 271 School Flag Translator: 549690339 | With the flagpole wrapped in black fog, it slowly drifted upward. At the top of the flagpole, Song Jian canceled the black fog state. In an instant, a massive pressure acted on Song Jians body, adding at least 300 kilograms of weight on him. Such terrible gravity could instantly crush Song Jian, but luckily he was prepared. The moment he canceled the black fog state, he grabbed the school flag and slid down the flagpole. Boom~ In the end, Song Jian fell from the flagpole, his back slammed hard on the ground, causing intense pain and a damage value of over 200 points floating above his head. Damn, he actually got it! What just happened? How did he turn into a mass of black fog? Wasnt it said that he cannot leave the flagpole? Whats going on? Yeah, last time, someone turned into a crow and flew to the top, and the task failed. Why is it fine this time? Maybe its because he didnt leave the flagpole even if he turned into black fog? Is that still counted as climbing? Nobody cared when Song Jian fell from the flagpole, but as soon as he grabbed the school flag, it caused an uproar among the onlookers. It was known that as early as half a month ago, someone had discovered this task, but none could complete it. Having lost its flag, the school square was left with only a bare flagpole standing there, looking somewhat desolate. Fifth Middle School Flag (White): Two-handed weapon, evolvable, equipment effect: Agility +1, movement speed increased by 15%, defense increased by 10%; special effect 1: alumni team up (active): designate five people as alumni, team up, all attributes increased by 20% after teaming up; special effect 2: Brilliant Aura (passive), the flag holder and his teammates will receive the Brilliant Aura effect; Brilliant Aura, attack speed increased by 5%, damage +5; requirement: Level 1; can be taken out of the game: no Another evolvable item? Song Jians eyes shone brightly. In this game, there were only a few evolvable items. He didnt expect to get one accidentally. A two-handed weapon, perfect, my main weapon slot has been empty. Its perfect to be equipped. Song Jian happily placed the school flag in his main weapon slot. In fact, Song Jians most commonly used weapon was the one-handed sword in his right hand. He hadnt found any equipment with exceptionally good attributes for the two-handed weapon slot, so it remained empty. Now, although this school flag had no damage, the attributes it increased were excellent, and for Song Jian, it was even better than a two-handed weapon. After equipping the school flag, it appeared on Song Jians back with the words Fifth Middle School written on it. It looked somewhat funny, but the increased attributes were impressive. Especially now, there was a faint white halo under Song Jians feet that kept spreading out like ripples, disappearing slowly after three feet. Looking at the 3D model in his personal attribute column, Song Jian frowned. Having a flag stuck to his back was too conspicuous. Soon, he set the school flag to hide, and it slowly disappeared from his back but still maintained its effect. Lets go, Qi Yun, lets search the school first and complete the task immediately, Song Jian said with a smile. Under the watchful eyes of several players, Song Jian and Qi Yun headed straight for the school laboratory. As Song Jians figure disappeared, the players discussed the event, and the news of the Fifth Middle School flag being taken began to spread in the area. Song Jian didnt pay attention to those players and went straight into the school according to the task instructions. A few players wanted to follow them, hoping to take advantage of the situation. However, when they saw Song Jian and Qi Yun enter the school, they all stopped. Everything inside and outside the school had been searched several times, and everything valuable had been taken away. No one could be bothered to make a secret room in the school, as it wasnt like those mansions. Wiry are they going in there? The place has been searched hundreds of times, someone asked curiously. You know its been searched, but they dont. If they dont see it for themselves, would they be at ease? Werent you the same when you first went in to search? A companion rolled his eyes and glanced at him. That wasnt because I didnt trust you, I was The mans face reddened, and he hurriedly explained. Alright, dont explain. An explanation is just a cover-up. I reckon theyll be out in no time anyway. The place has been licked clean by dogs, other than a few useless tables, chairs, and bottles As expected, a while later, Song Jian led Qi Yun out of the school, expressionless. The players looked at each other with a hint of mockery in their eyes. In fact, the apparatuses were just ordinary background items in the eyes of other players, but from the perspective of Song Jian, who had accepted the task, their status changed. As Song Jian approached, the items would all become task items and even emit a faint light to remind him to pick them up. In the school, Song Jian obtained three task items and had to search elsewhere for the rest. Once he got the items, any identical objects in other places would disappear from the task map. Only the items Song Jian hadnt picked up would appear on the map. Both of them proceeded to the Level-15 monster area. Here, players were few and far between, and monsters were abundant. They moved cautiously but eventually attracted the attention of the monsters. At first, it was only three or four mutated zombies, but once they started fighting, the noise attracted all the surrounding mutated zombies. In no time, there were hundreds of monsters blocking their path. They were forced to retreat, killing and stopping intermittently, ending up back in the Level-10 monster area. After two more attempts, they couldnt get to the location indicated on the task map. You wait here, or go back to the manor first. Ill go try it alone! Song Jian said to Qi Yun. Qi Yun nodded, and as she watched Song Jians retreating figure, her face went through a series of emotions. Finally, she sighed and turned to walk towards the safe house. Although she was already Level 12, without the silver sniper rifle, she could barely protect herself. At most, she could hunt Level 5 or 6 monsters. These Level-10 monsters were still a bit difficult to handle. Just when she was about to leave, a figure emerged from a small alley nearby, shrouded in a gray cloak, his face hidden by it. Are you really content with being his slave? The mans voice was hoarse, but Qi Yun recognized him immediately. She turned abruptly and said in a low voice, Captain! Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Landmine Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Landmine Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian moved alone towards the Level 15 monster zone. Without Qi Yun, his movements were much freer. Whenever he encountered monster blockades, he would morph into a dark cloud, ascend into mid-air, and float off in the direction indicated on the mission map. The flying speed of his shadow cloud form wasnt particularly fast, comparable to a lazy jog, but without being hindered by mutant zombies, it proved to be much faster than traveling on foot. Shortly, Song Jian arrived at the central region of the Level 15 monsters. This place was also an abandoned school, but unlike the high school from before, this was a university named Abyss Ocean University . Standing on the main street, Song Jian looked ahead. In front of the university gate stood a gigantic stone relief, its surface covered in cracks. The words Abyss Ocean University etched on the relief had faded with time. This time, Song Jians destination was the physics laboratory of Abyss Ocean University. All the remaining mission items, save for one located in the Level 20 monster zone, could be found in this universitys physics lab. This was the crucial reason Song Jian had chosen this location as his second destination. Entering the school gates, ahead lay three teaching buildings, each towering ten plus stories high. The buildings, seemingly abandoned for a long time, looked somewhat dilapidated. Confident no one had searched this place before, Song Jian decided to first gather the mission items before making a thorough exploration of these buildings. Behind the teaching buildings ran a few small paths leading to the cafeteria and dormitory areas. Further along was a dense forest surrounding a small hill, upon which a pavilion had been constructed. It appeared to be a park-like area. Following the directions provided by his mission map, Song Jian walked towards the universitys physics building. Its strangely quiet here. Not a single monster. How is that possible? Song Jian frowned slightly as it seemed his earlier judgement was off the mark. Other players must have already ventured into this area before him and cleared the monsters. Otherwise, it wouldnt be this quiet. Upon reaching the physics building, Song Jian noticed a thin layer of black dust covering the ground in front of it. It was obviously the residue left behind after monsters had been burned to ashes by transparent flames. Song Jians brow furrowed. Two of the mission items here were unique. If destroyed, Ebsitings mission would fail. By that time, even if Ebsiting couldnt leave by himself, he probably wouldnt agree to become a follower or assist with anything again. He took a step towards the physics building but the moment he crossed through the gates, he felt a chill down his spine. The sound of a faint click came from beneath his foot. System: Youve stepped on a Pressure-Sensitive Infantry Landmine. The landmine will explode in three seconds! Damn it! Just as Song Jian finished reading the system prompt, an explosion sent him flying. The boom echoed in his ears, leaving his mind blank and his right leg numb. After a long while, Song Jian managed to sit up with some effort. Nearly seven hundred vitality points had plummeted to just over two hundred. This meant the infantry landmine had a higher firepower than his T-11 high- explosion grenade, causing over four hundred points of damage. This was actual damage after deducting the values added by his special ability and defense equipment. He felt something wet on his nose. Wiping it with his hand, he found it smeared with blood. Looking down at his right leg, it was clear the bone had been broken. It was at an awkward angle, completely limp. Surgical Treatment! A white light enveloped Song Jians right leg. There was a crack as the severed bones forcefully rejoined, slowly beginning to heal. Only then did Song Jian feel a sharp pain originating from his right leg, making him suck in a cold breath. After casting Surgical Treatment twice more, finally, his leg was healed. Luckily he had this healing technique; otherwise, Song Jian, with a crippled leg, would have to crawl back to the safe house. While waiting for his vitality points to slowly recover, Song Jian opened the combat record. System: Player Feng Kai has set a landmine that caused you 489 points of damage. You may exercise the right to legitimate self-defense. If you kill him within the next 180 seconds, you wont gain any infamy points. Feng Kai! Song Jians eyes narrowed, a hint of murderous intent showing through. Just then, a furious shout came from inside the physics building: Whos there? Whos so blind to have stepped on it? Damn it, how am I going to defeat this boss now? Song Jian paused. Soon, he saw a player rush down the stairs. Close behind him, a zombie wielding a silver longsword slowly gave chase. Upon seeing Song Jian near the entrance, Feng Kai was taken aback. Then, he gasped in shock, his face turning pale. Feng Kai knew exactly how powerful his own landmine was. It was his trump card to hunt the Level 15 elite boss. Any regular player stepping on it would be hard-pressed to retrieve their intact corpse, yet the man standing before him was completely unscathed. This was something Feng Kai couldnt accept. Was it you who stepped on the infantry landmine I placed? Feng Kai couldnt help but ask. Yes! A hideous smile crept onto Song Jians face. He drew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and rhetorically said, It hurt like hell! Feeling the murderous aura coming off Song Jian, Feng Kai started to panic. Behind him was a Level 15 elite boss and, in front of him, a player who was able to withstand an infantry landmine without any apparent injury. His power was obvious. Brother, calm down! Feng Kai hastily waved his hands, That was a trap I set to kill the boss, not specifically for you! Heh-heh! Song Jian chuckled, before suddenly pouncing towards Feng Kai. Feng Kai screamed, and vanished on the spot, leaving only a wooden pole, about half a mans height, behind. The zombie boss, holding a silver longsword behind Feng Kai, swung his sword with a whoosh, cutting the wooden pole into two halves. The boss then looked around in confusion, stood motionless for a moment before turning around and walking towards the stairs. Song Jian had only been trying to scare Feng Kai. His real target was the boss wielding the huge sword. Sword Silk! Song Jian darted behind the boss and stabbed forward, three silver sword qi, thin as silk, materializing around his body, stabbing towards the boss. Showing an angry expression, the zombie boss swiftly turned around, his black eyes locked onto Song Jian. In an instant, the boss lifted its silver longsword and slashed it forward. Shhh~ A sword qi, icy and cold like frost, flew towards Song Jian. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Cant Become a Concubine Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Cant Become a Concubine Translator: 549690339 1 Song Jian felt the chilling cold emanating from the opponents giant sword, and his face changed immediately. With a clang, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided with the opponents silver giant sword. A coldness transmitted through the opponents giant sword, and white frost spread from the point of collision towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, quickly covering the middle part of the blade. At that moment, the dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword let out a humming sound, and a faint red flame shadow emerged on the surface, counteracting the coldness coming from the opponents giant sword. Swish swish swish- Three Sword Silks pierced through the BOSSS body, causing more than 300 points of damage. The BOSS was furious, letting out a roar. With both hands gripping the sword, it chopped at Song Jian, stirring up a sharp cold wind around it. Large snowflakes appeared out of thin air, dancing in the air. Large patches of ice spread from the ground in all directions, and soon, a thin layer of ice appeared on the surrounding walls. The temperature dropped by more than ten degrees in an instant. An ice and snow tornado over five or six meters tall came slashing towards Song Jian with the BOSSS sword strike, aiming for the ceiling above him. The ice tornado released a strong energy, like a giant white beast accompanied by a series of howling sounds. The stone pillars supporting the Physics Buildings hall could not withstand the impact, and one of them twisted and shattered with a piercing crackling sound, visible to the naked eye. Immortal Sword Body, activate! Facing this sword strike, Song Jian did not hesitate and directly activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. Golden light radiated on the surface of Song Jians body, and the eight long sword shadows spun around him. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian swung his dark red long sword, chopping fiercely at the ice and snow tornado. Bang- The long sword plunged deep into the tornado, and the massive impact force made the ice and snow dragon pause for a moment before a terrifying explosion followed. The collision of the two great forces shattered the ice tornado, and the surrounding area was filled with ice and snow debris. The cold energy filled the entire hall in an instant. The strike knocked Song Jian back two steps, interrupting his Broken Wing Dance, and he was unable to execute the next two attacks. Under the flurry of ice and snow, the Zombie BOSS wielding the silver giant sword slashed down at Song Jians head. Song Jian barely had time to react. He let out a low shout, swung his sword upward to parry the opponents weapon, and stabbed forward, sinking the dark red blade into the opponents throat. Before he could pull out the sword, Song Jian caught sight of a dark shadow striking towards his cheek. The Zombie BOSSS elbow directly struck Song Jians cheek, followed by a slash that released a wave of white light. Rapid Sword, activate! Enduring the pain from his cheek, Song Jian retreated and blocked the attack with his sword. The two figures quickly exchanged blows in the hall of the Physics Building. Song Jians attack speed increased dramatically, swinging his sword wildly and using the fastest speed to inflict oppressive damage on his opponent. Feng Kai, hiding behind a pillar, watched in astonishment as Song Jian and the Zombie BOSS fought fiercely. He never expected someone could actually fight against this level 15 elite BOSS. After more than ten moves, the two figures separated following a brief contact, and a great force sent Song Jian flying towards the main entrance of the Physics Building before rolling down the stairs. Bloodstains were left behind on the stairs from Song Jian. He got up from the ground, kneeling on one knee and gasping heavily for air. Cough cough- Feeling an itch in his throat, Song Jian coughed hard, blood filling his mouth and seeping out from the corner of his lips, looking extremely miserable. A towering figure wielding a silver giant sword appeared on the stairs of the Physics Buildings main entrance. With its appearance, the air began to fill with ice and snow. This BOSS is even more formidable than the level 20 elite BOSS Ghostfire Beast in the Kantelu Maze! Song Jian slowly stood up, thinking to himself. The attributes of this BOSS in front of his eyes clearly were not as formidable as the Ghost Fire Beast, but the opponents sword technique was too powerful, suppressing Song Jian from beginning to end, without giving him any chance. Swish- The Zombie BOSS suddenly leaped forward, and while in mid-air, swung its sword at Song Jian. A fierce cold aura gathered around its longsword, and in an instant, the surrounding frosty power rapidly condensed into a five-six meter long Ice Giant Dragon. It roared towards the sky and pounced downwards. A dragon? Haha! A mocking expression appeared on Song Jians face. Hum- With a soft sound, the Hexagram Summoning Array appeared beside him, and a half-human height black dragon hatchling appeared, roaring angrily at the ice dragon pouncing from the air; Roar- A hot Dragon Breath blasted at the Ice Giant Dragon. Instantly, the long dragon formed by the cold Sword Qi shattered inch by inch, unable to withstand the black dragon hatchlings Dragon Breath attack. Gazing at the Zombie BOSS pouncing towards him, the silver vertical mark on Song Jians brow slowly opened, and a silver light column shot out from the pupil, hitting the Zombie BOSS who couldnt dodge in mid-air. Eyes of Death! A series of damage numbers popped up from the top of the BOSSS head. The black dragon hatchling flapped its wings and rushed towards the Zombie BOSS in the air. A basketball-sized fireball condensed in its mouth, the color changing gradually from crimson to purple-black; Bang! A moment later, a purple-black fireball spewed out from the black dragon hatchlings mouth, striking the Zombie BOSSS body fiercely; After spewing the fireball, the black dragon hatchling showed a trace of fatigue on its face. Flapping its wings, it returned to Song Jians side, with its legs seeming to tremble slightly, clearly putting forth all its strength in that attack. The Zombie BOSSS momentum was halted, and then it was hit hard by a purple-black fireball, crashing towards the Physics Building. In the midst of a loud rumble, the Physics Buildings entrance shattered, and several pillars in front of the door were cut in half, splattering a large amount of smoke and dust. Song Jians heart tightened. The Physics Building began to shake slightly, and if the battle was too intense, causing the building to collapse, those mission items might cease to exist. Seeing a figure sneaking a glance at him, Song Jian waved his sword and pointed at him, shouting, Come here! After hesitating for a moment, Feng Kai finally walked out slowly, wearing a flattering smile on his face. Big brother, how can I help you? Hold this BOSS off for a few minutes; Ill go up and find something! Song Jian said, pointing at the Zombie BOSS that was slowly getting up in the dust. Feng Kais face showed fear, and he hurriedly said, Big brother, I really cant beat it, I cant withstand even one move If you cant, youll die now! Song Jians eyes showed killing intent as he held his sword against Feng Kais neck. Three, three minutes, I cant do it! Feng Kai had a grieved expression on his face. Fine, besides my black dragon pet, Ill find you a fewmore helpers! After saying that, Song Jian began to use the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, and soon, thirty Blood Crows and thirty Blood Zombies appeared beside him. Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword Translator: 549690339 Seeing Song Jian summon so many allies to help him, Feng Kais face immediately showed an expression of joy. However, upon inspecting the levels and attributes of these allies, a disappointed look quickly replaced his joy. These level-seven and level-eight creatures. Theyre not even fit to be cannon fodder, what use can they be? Feng Kai quietly mused to himself, but he didnt dare to voice his criticisms in front of Song Jian. Use them anyway you like, it doesnt matter if they all die! Song Jian, noticing Feng Kais displeasure, quickly offered consolation. Okay, okay, boss! Feng Kai replied, forcing a smile and nodding his head. At that moment, the Zombie Boss once again rose amid the crumbling bricks, charging towards Song Jian. Hold it back! Song Jian yelled. Although Feng Kai had been attacking the Boss, Song Jians damage was clearly much higher. The Bosss hatred had long been firmly set on Song Jian, making it quite a challenge for Feng Kai to lure it away. Boss, why dont you hold it off for fifteen seconds while I set up a landmine? Feng Kai quickly suggested, shouting out his idea. Before even waiting for Song Jians response, Feng Kai began setting up a landmine in the center of the vacant area before the Physics Building. The power of infantry landmines is formidable, but once placed, they cant be moved. Monsters must be lured into the trap, setting off the explosion. The act of deploying infantry landmines also required time, making it a restrictive weapon to use. Song Jian, who was originally about to charge into the Physics Building, turned his head back to glower at Feng Kai. However, as Feng Kai was concentrating on placing the landmines, he failed to catch Song Jians threatening gaze. Fifteen seconds passed in a flash. Song Jian, gritting his teeth, engaged in combat with the Boss. He dared not continue attacking and attracting its attention, he could only desperately block its onslaught. By the time Feng Kai had finished setting up the landmine, Song Jians vitality points had already dropped to less than half. Arent you done yet? Song Jian asked, his face pale. Done, done. Feng Kai wiped the sweat off his forehead and shouted loudly, Boss, lead it over here; be careful not to step on it yourself! Song Jian immediately turned pale. At his current vitality points, if he were to step on it, it would mean instant death. Aiming to help Song Jian, Feng Kai had marked a red circle around the landmine out of fear that Song Jian might not see it. After slight hesitation, Song Jian decided to use the School Flag to designate Feng Kai as his temporary teammate. Instantly, a white halo similar to the one under Song Jians feet appeared under Feng Kai. This was the bonus from the Brilliant Aura, which directly increased Feng Kais damage output. Simultaneously, the faint image of the landmine Feng Kai had deployed also appeared before Song Jians eyes. Just as Feng Kai had marked it, the landmine was right in the middle of the red circle. Seeing the image of the landmine gave Song Jian some calm. The power of infantry landmines had left a deep impression on him, and he was now a bit fearful of it. Clang! The Zombie Boss raised its massive silver sword, and the cold energy above its head condensed into several transparent long swords. Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword! The Zombie Boss let out a roar, and the transparent long swords on its head shook slightly, making a humming noise, as if they were preparing to launch. Song Jian felt a chill down his spine, a hair-raising feeling of terror. Like a frog being watched by a snake, he felt like he could be caught and swallowed at any moment. At this moment, the sense of danger the Zombie Boss gave Song Jian far exceeded that of the level twenty elite Boss, Ghoul Beast. Song Jian said nothing, turned around and headed to where the infantry landmine was located. Now, he had to shift the Zombie Bosss hatred onto something else so he could enter the Physics Building and search for the task items. With a boom, he pressed hard against the ground, causing two bricks on the ground to shatter, and rushed towards the Physics Building like an arrow. Die! The Zombie Boss squeezed out a silhouette from its throat, and, with a swing of its huge silver sword, the condensed cold long sword turned into a series of white light laces, shooting at Song Jian like guided missiles. Boom, boom, boom~ Explosions echoed everywhere, and the vacant lot not far away seemed to have been plowed. The brick-paved floor was blasted into crushed stone, and large sections of soil were turned over by the explosion. Song Jian was tossed aside by the explosion. Dirt and blood covered his body as he lay face-up on the ground. If not for his slightly undulating chest, Feng Kai would have thought Song Jian was already dead. Boss, boss Seeing Song Jians miserable state, Feng Kai didnt dare to approach. The Blood Crows and Blood Zombies standing behind him were also frozen in place, unmoving. The Zombie Boss slowly walked towards Song Jian. It could sense that Song Jian was still alive and was intent on delivering the killing blow to eliminate all threats. About three to four meters away from Song Jian, was the infantry landmine placed by Feng Kai. As the Zombie Boss approached, a red glow began to eminate from the surface of the infantry landmine, rippling outward in waves. The diameter of the glow was about a foot in length. As long as the Boss stepped into this range, it would trigger the landmine explosion. Song Jian struggled on the ground, trying to stand up, but he was unable to. His body was covered in blood and dust, and even his face was obscured by grime. Watching the Boss, Song Jian was constantly adjusting his position, slowly moving away from the infantry landmine. When the Boss was less than a meter away from the infantry landmine, Song Jian suddenly pulled out a potion and threw it at the Boss. Weakness Potion! With a bang, the potion shattered at the feet of the Boss, the dust from the medicine bottle covered the Boss. The next moment, the Boss stepped into the glow of the infantry landmine. Boom! With a loud noise, a powerful explosion roared under the Bosss foot. One of its robust legs was blown apart, spinning off to the side. A piercing scream resounded. The surrounding temperature dropped by a dozen degrees, and snow even began to fall from the sky, covering an area of several tens of meters. The moment the infantry mine was triggered, Song Jian quickly sprung from the ground and dashed towards the Physics Building. As he brushed past Feng Kai, he gave Feng Kai a you know look. At the same time, the previously motionless Blood Crows and Blood Zombies started to swarm the Zombie Boss. Despite their low levels and weak power, their sheer number could consume some of the Bosss time. The power of the infantry mine was unexpectedly formidable, and it successfully shifted the Zombie Bosss hate towards Feng Kai. Feng Kai let out a loud shout, and a spear emerged from his back. He grabbed the spear and lunged towards the Boss. Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Self-Destruct Device Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Self-Destruct Device Translator: 549690339 | At this moment, the Zombie Boss, with one of its legs already blasted off, remained in a crippled state, its mobility largely diminished. Feng Kai held onto his long spear, did not fight back directly, but kept harassing and attacking the Boss. The Blood Crows and Blood Zombies also rushed towards the Boss. Even though they were no match for the Boss, being cleaved into halves by the Boss, they successfully delayed the Boss, contributing their part. Now, around the Boss, ice and snow swirled around. Once the Blood Crows flew within three to four meters of the Boss, their speed dropped, and their bodies gradually began to freeze. Feng Kai noticed a Frost Laceration debuff in his status bar. This level three debuff reduced movement and attack speed by 30% if within five meters of the Boss. Theres also a certain chance of getting frozen. Feng Kai understood that the Boss had begun to fight desperately, which was not sustainable. His current task was not to kill the Boss, but to last until Song Jian emerged from the Physics Building since Song Jian would naturally deal with the Boss. Go for it, have a go! Didnt I originally want to fight this Boss alone? Feng Kai murmured to himself, gritting his teeth while fiercely jabbing with his spear. All of you will die! Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword! The one-legged Zombie Boss, the lower its vitality, the fiercer its fight. Amazingly, it used frost force to replace its severed leg, and soon enough, a large block of ice had taken its place. Though movements were still not very easy, turning around posed no real issues. So it can do that too? Hey pal, youre doing a pretty good job with your prostheses. Instead of staying here as a Boss, dont you think itd be more promising to work in prosthetics? Feng Kai quipped, retreating step by step. A dozen transparent icy swords emerged above the Boss, flying towards the retreating Feng Kai. Feng Kai fled towards a small grove in front of the Physics Building. With a series of booms, a third of the grove was blown apart, revealing the bare ground covered in frost. Even the trees near the edge of the explosion were covered in frost, giving off a chill of midwinter. Feng Kai slumped in front of a fractured tree stump, his face filled with terror. He had witnessed the Boss use this move against Song Jian. The effect seemed extreme, but Song Jian seemed to incur little damage. However, when the attack was directed at Feng Kai, he felt as though he had met his end. Too terrifying! Feng Kai murmured in terror. One of the frost long swords shadows hit him, dropping his vitality by a third. Thankfully, it was directional and not targeted. Otherwise, even leaving a complete corpse behind would be wishful thinking. Originally I wanted to take this boss on my own Feng Kai was in pain. Initially, he pinned his hope on landmines, but now he discovered that without the simultaneous blast of five or six infantry landmines, its challenging to inflict lethal damage on the Boss. However, he could only set up one landmine at a time, making things awkward. After the boss stepped on one and suffered severe damage, it became furious with Feng Kai. But he didnt have time to set up the second mine, and had to dodge the Bosss attacks. After releasing large magic tricks twice in a row, the Boss also seemed tired. It limped towards Feng Kai with an ice-block for a leg making a crac noise at each step, leaving traces of ice shavings. Feng Kai became afraid of the Boss. He didnt have many skills, only the ability to set infantry landmines and basic gunmanship. Taking setting up infantry landmines as his primary skill, Feng Kai hardly needed to produce the landmines, ten would generate each day automatically. With an increase in levels, their power would increase too, making them his most potent attack. Initially, he assumed that he could kill this boss alone. Now in retrospect, that was just his misinterpretation. Feng Kai felt an impulse to run away. The villain, although locked on him, wouldnt chase you endlessly like ordinary monsters, as long as you ran far away. Escaping should be easy. Three minutes, I said I could delay the monster for three minutes, but it has only been over a minute Feng Kai was in turmoil. Looking at the Boss slowly approaching him, he yelled and made a decision. He climbed up from the ground, held the long spear tightly, and rushed towards the Boss again. Ding Ding Dong Dong- In front of the Boss, Feng Kai had no resistance left in him. Due to the increased vitality recovery speed from the main quest, Feng Kai hadnt run out of vitality yet. In fact, Feng Kai fought so desperately not only because of the promised three minutes, but also because he had ambitions for the Boss. Such a powerful boss, if killed, would surely drop great loot. Of course, the main piece would be taken by Song Jian, but at least Feng Kai should get a share. Without any contribution, even if Song Jian gave him some goods, Feng Kai would probably feel embarrassed to take them. Three minutes, three minutes, ah~ Boom! Once again, Feng Kai was sent flying by a strike from the Boss. He fell heavily to the ground, feeling as though all the bones in his body were broken. Pu~ A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out. Feng Kai glanced at his vitality, which had dropped to a third. With such low blood volume, if the opponent released another big move, he might die right there. Three minutes, three minutes. Feng Kai murmured, standing up once again with gritted teeth, gulped down a potion, and clung to his long spear with trembling hands. Just then, a severe explosion came from the third floor of the Physics Building. A figure flew out of the window, holding something shimmering with blue light. Thud-. Song Jian crashed onto the ground from the third floor, floating up a damage of over sixty points. Damn, theres even a self-destruction mechanism Song Jian was frightened. He nearly lost this unique device in the blast. Fortunately, he blocked with his body at the last moment and managed to retain the device in the last second. A light blue sphere was tightly grasped in his hand, with a mini operating table floating in the center of the transparent sphere. Seeing Song Jian coming out of the Physics Building, Feng Kais eyes lit up, calling out: Boss! Save me! Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Skill Scroll Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Skill Scroll Translator: 549690339 | The task of establishing the laboratory was ninety percent complete C all that was missing was the Polymer Analyzer from the level 20 monster area. Song Jian was quite satisfied with the progress of the task. Upon hearing Feng Kais shout, Song Jian carefully put the ball of light in his hand into his inventory, then turned to look at Feng Kai. Seeing the Zombie BOSS wielding a huge sword and slowly approaching the half-depleted Feng Kai, Song Jian gave a slight shake of his head, stomped hard on the ground with his right foot, and an energy cluster in the shape of a saber-tooth materialized rapidly in front of his right foot, before shrieking towards the BOSS. A deep groove was scored into the ground and the Earth Teeth Assault struck the BOSSS back with a loud bang. The entire energy cluster exploded, seeming like a vicious beast tearing savagely into the BOSS. Caught off guard, the BOSS staggered forward. Bang! A Weakness Potion splashed onto the BOSS, reducing its defense by 35%, a highly lethal blow for the BOSS! At the same time, Song Jian also used a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine on himself. A flame appeared on the dark red blade, even Feng Kais long spear began to emit a glow of flames. Flearts Eye! Light gleamed in Song Jians eyes. A giant red crosshair appeared on the surface of the BOSSS body and began scanning the BOSS automatically. In the end, the crosshair settled on the center of the BOSSS back. Gaze Attack! The vertical pupil on Song Jians forehead slowly opened, and a dazzling silver beam of light burst forth towards the back of the Zombie BOSS creating an illusion like a laser. Boom boom boom- Every second, there would be a violent explosion on the BOSSS back. A series of damage numbers approaching one hundred were produced, causing the zombie BOSSS vitality to drop significantly in five seconds, finally stopping at one-third left. With a chilling roar, the BOSS turned around, its eyes bloodshot, its gaze fixed on Song Jian. The aggro had once again returned to Song Jian. Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword! With another hoarse roar, the Zombie BOSS bravely endured the attack, raised the silver long sword in its hand, and a rapid stream of cold air began to condense above its head. Damn, not this move again! Feng Kais face paled, he hastily rolled and crawled to a safer distance, looking at the Zombie BOSS in terror. What was I thinking before, courting such a horrific entity Fear welled up in Feng Kais heart. Without the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jian was forced to charge with his Crimson Fire Fleart Ape Sword against the BOSS, which had less than a third of its vitality left. For Song Jian, the current BOSS is akin to a gift bag that automatically walks around. Broken Wing Dance! Bang bang bang- Two impacts made the Zombie BOSS continually step backwards. With his last strike, Song Jian leapt up high and aimed a heavy blow at its head. The BOSS unleashed an angry roar, the dozen or so illusions of the ice swords above its head had not fully formed. Seeing Song Jian in mid-air slashing towards it, the BOSS sensed an enormous threat. It brandished its sword towards Song Jian, and the incomplete ice sword illusions flew towards him. Song Jians face changed slightly; hed felt the power of these ice swords firsthand. Flowever, now he was hovering in mid-air with nowhere to hide even if he wanted to, he could only grit his teeth and strike at the sword illusions head-on. Boom boom boom- Three or four sword illusions collided with the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, resulting in loud crashes, and Song Jian had to bear the heavy damage. Bang! Song Jians descended and landed as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword he was holding collided with the BOSSS silver giant sword, creating a thundery rumble. An energy wave directly lifted the BOSS into the air. The BOSSS body was left in mid-air. Song Jian forcibly repressed the urge to cough up blood, he swung his sword and three strands of sword silk appeared on the surface of his body. After using the Sword Silk skill, he immediately activated the Rapid Sword skill. In an instant, all his attacks were unleashed on the BOSS like a torrential rainstorm. The Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword he had taken recently had cost him nearly half of his vitality, his vitality points instantly dropped from nearly seven hundred to just over two hundred. Rawr- A huge Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion appeared next to Song Jian out of thin air. As soon as it appeared, its giant scorpion tail stabbed towards the BOSS. Hum- With a soft sword chant, Song Jian jabbed his left index finger forward, and a three-meter long silver sword qi plunged into the BOSSS back, piercing through its body. The BOSS, which was floating in mid-air, let out a painful scream. Its face twisted, and the blood vessels around its eyes swelled and protruded, as if they would burst open at any moment. Die! Song Jians burning sword once again stabbed into the BOSSS back, reaping its last bit of vitality. The BOSSS body heavily fell to the ground. In a state of defenselessness when airborne, all the damage it received was added on, attacking highly piled up. Song Jians final attack even dealt 180% substantial damage. Bang! The BOSSS body, like carved from ice and snow, shattered instantly when it hit the ground. Even the silver giant sword in its hand spun and got stuck in a broken tree stump. Feng Kais gaze was immediately drawn to the silver-glowing two-handed sword. His eyes gleamed. You like it? Its all yours! Song Jian looked at Feng Kai and said. Even though his occupation was sword controller, he still preferred the one-handed sword and held no love for the two-handed sword. Besides, his dual wield slot was occupied with a school flag. Even though its grade was considerably lower than the silver giant sword, it was a growing weapon, and its upper limit was unknown. And if not for Feng Kais help this time, he wouldnt have been able to collect all the task items so easily. Most importantly, he saw a few pieces of spoils amongst the scattered ones next to the BOSSS corpse, including a skill scroll that was emitting silver light. Song Jian went straight to the BOSSS corpse and collected all the spoils. Apart from the silver skill scroll, the rest were just materials and not worth much. Looking at this silver scroll, Song Jian felt an attraction as if it was faintly calling him. Could this be the sword technique used by the BOSS? Song Jian wondered, and immediately checked the properties of the skill scroll. The BOSSS Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword had left a deep impression on Song Jian, short cooldown, large power, and it was an area of effect skill. If he could acquire this type of sword technique, Song Jians strength would certainly increase significantly. However, Song Jian quickly became stunned. The silver quality skill scroll in his hand was not the BOSSS Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword, but another sword technique. Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Rebellion Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Rebellion Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian looked at the silver-quality skill scroll in his hand, Ins eyebrows furrowed, Spiritual Sword Control Technique? What the heck is that? Spiritual Sword Control Technique (Activated), Level 1, Skill Effect: Conjure a Spirit Sword, causing 150 points of Spirit Damage to a specified range of targets; Cooldown time: 30 seconds; Skill cost: 30 Spirit Points; Hiss, isnt this just the dirt-poor version of the Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword used by the Boss? After reading about this sword technique, Song Jian couldnt help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Nevertheless, he ultimately chose to learn it. The scroll turned into a silver light and disappeared. In Song Jians skill column, Spiritual Sword Control Technique was added, pushing his main quest another step further. With a thought, Song Jian swung his sword forward. His Spirit Points decreased by 30 points, and a translucent longsword gradually condensed above his head. Damn, this is ridiculous. They said it was instant, but the time it takes to form is too fucking long. Its been at least three seconds. My expression cant even keep up After the Spirit Sword finished forming, Song Jian discovered that he seemed to be able to control this longsword, as if controlling his own limbs. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Song Jian controlled the long sword, slashing and swinging it through the air. No one could see the sword, making it a perfect method for sneak attacks. However, just as Song Jian was overjoyed, the Spirit Sword hovering in the air exploded without warning. The explosion left his ears ringing, and it felt as if his brain had been hit by a heavy hammer, leaving him dizzy. System: Youve suffered a backlash from the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, taking 150 points of Spirit Damage. Hiss, this Spirit Sword is unstable. How did it explode suddenly? Thank God I have a lot of Vitality Points, otherwise, I could have just lulled myself Song Jian wiped the blood from his nose and thought grumpily. On the side, Feng Kai held a silver longsword, his face reflecting his indecision. The double-handed sword was clearly superior to his lance, but he didnt have a matching sword technique. To maximize the power of the longsword, he would need to study a matching sword technique. The double-handed sword conflicted with his lance. Both can only be selected as the main weapon, and it was hard for Feng Kai to decide. Song Jian bid Feng Kai a casual farewell, dissolved the temporary partnership, and headed towards the area filled with level 20 creatures on his own. Meanwhile, his slave Qi Yun hadnt returned to Manor Castle and was stopped by a man in a black cloak. Captain, how come youre here? I thought youd already left this city Qi Yun said, surprised at the sight of a gloomy Ma Jiang. Ma Jiang had abandoned him in the beginning, which had made Qi Yun angry. But after thinking about it, if Ma Jiang had chosen to save him, both of them wouldve been unable to escape. They would either both become Song Jians slaves, or both be killed by him. Qi Yun, are you really willing to be his slave? Even if he is Gods chosen one! A hatred flared in Ma Jiangs eyes. Captain, hes too powerful. We are no match for him. The information collected by the Gathering Area 101 was drastically incorrect Qi Yun shook his head. Its not that the information was incorrect, Qi Yun. We had also confirmed it on the battle scene, and his strength when he killed the vanguard team should not be much different from the information Ma Jiang stared into Qi Yuns eyes, It is just that the level of Gods chosen ones is rising too fast. They can level up themselves by hunting monsters, while we can only slowly cultivate our power. Captain, are you saying that Song Jian has grown from a common level five or six person to a careerist in just over half a month? Qi Yuns face showed a shocked expression. Its not impossible, Qi Yun! Ma Jiang stepped forward, clutching his shoulder, He has now become an archenemy of Gathering Area 101. If I report the situation now, by the time the next execution squad is sent, who knows how much he will have grown. Time is too crucial for us. Gathering Area 101 is our home, dont forget that your son is also in it Qi Yun shivered, his face reflecting the struggle within him: Captain, but I Qi Yun, once you kill him, you can be released from being a slave. He is only level thirteen now, and we still have a chance. If he continues to grow, we wont stand a chance. Ma Jiang slapped Qi Yuns shoulder heavily, his face showing an expression of disappointment. Qi Yuns innocent son came to his mind. If Ma Jiang reported the full process of this pursuit to Gathering Area 101 and they found out about his becoming Song Jians slave, his son would surely not survive. The thought broke something inside Qi Yun. He looked at Ma Jiang and nodded. Captain, Ill do whatever you tell me to. A satisfied smile spread over Ma Jiangs face. With our current strength, no, even with the full squad, we may not be his opponent. However, before entering the city, I bought a bunch of information about Doomsday City in the black market! A strange smile appeared on Ma Jiangs face, In the eyes of others, this city is known as Zombie City, but to me, its an undeveloped treasure. Do you remember the Zeus Shield Company? Zeus Shield Company? Qi Yun trembled. Before the great doomsday disaster, it was the most famous company worldwide. Their Gene Modification Liquid could make an ordinary person instantly possess superpowers and become a powerful genetic warrior. This city has a branch of the Zeus Shield Company; they must have stored plenty of Gene Modification Liquid. As long as we can obtain it, we will instantly gain great power. Killing a level thirteen Chosen One wouldnt be a big deal at all, said Ma Jiang fanatically. One of the reasons he had accepted this assassination mission was for the Zeus Shield Company branchs Gene Modification Liquid. He had originally planned to raid the company after completing the mission, but things had not gone as he had imagined Captain, Ill listen to you! Qi Yun was well aware of the power of Gene Modification Liquid. His eyes suddenly lit up. Looking at Qi Yun, Ma Jiangs face held a trace of a smile. Mentioning Qi Yuns son was a threat, but mentioning the Gene Modification Liquid was an outright bribery. After all, Qi Yun was forced to be a Chosen Ones slave. As long as there was hope, he could be won over. And indeed, he succeeded! At the same time, Song Jian, who was running towards the area with level twenty creatures, suddenly received a system prompt. System: Your slave Qi Yuns loyalty to you has decreased by 30 points. He could betray you at any moment. Betraying? Song Jians face darkened. Initially, since the other party was a healer, he thought Qi Yun had potential. He didnt expect him to decide to betray him eventually. Dont get it. Wiry would he betray me? Could it be that. Song Jian immediately thought of another person who escaped from their team, reportedly their captain. If they insist on refusing to repent, they might as well die. Song Jian smirked coldly, not worrying about Qi Yuns betrayal. He just continued to rush in the direction indicated by the task map. Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Chapter 278 Zeus Shield Company Chapter 278: Chapter 278 Zeus Shield Company Translator: 549690339 | If the fifteenth-level monster area sees scant human activity, then the twentieth-level monster area can certainly be considered forbidden to current players. Song Jian treaded carefully on the street, fearful of attracting the attention of the beasts that lurked there. He was there to find the last Polymer Analyzer, not to hunt monsters and level up. According to the mission map, the last Polymer Analyzer should be on the 13th floor of the Zeus Shield Company building, as marked. That floor held a laboratory specifically designed for the research of Gauss weapons. By the time Song Jian reached the area indicated on the map, the enormity of his task dawned on him. An 18-story building now lay before him, still bearing the name of the Zeus Shield Company even after all these years. The building had been abandoned many years prior, and had clearly seen some turmoil since. At the seventh floor, an explosion had blown a massive hole, surrounded by charred marks. It had likely been the epicenter of a raging fire, turning the glass windows into layers of pitchblack. Just then, an enormous zombie, towering over three meters high, appeared before the opening, casting its view downwards. This behemoth was draped in heavy armor, which almost entirely enveloped its body, leaving only the red eyes and mouth visible. It held a Gatling-style weapon in its right hand, with a bullet chain stretching from the ammunition box on its back to the weapon itself. LV20 Zeus Shield Guardian (Elite), Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Spirit Points: 300/300, Characteristics: Ultimate Defense, Ultimate Attack, Skills: Firepower Suppression,? Looking at the creatures attributes, Song Jian frowned slightly. The creature had somehow managed to hide its characteristics. Only monsters above the tenth level were capable of this, but he was only seven levels below this one. The Zeus Shield Guardian gave Song Jian a chilly look, then resumed its path, disappearing back into the seventh-floor opening. A level-20 elite boss Song Jians heart sank. He wondered how many more such creatures loomed in this massive building, considering a single piece of task equipment now seemed harder to obtain. At that moment, silhouettes of monsters appeared on the first floor of the building. These significantly larger-looking zombies appeared equipped with simple protective armor and Uzi submachine guns. Each of them had a unique appearance C some had gray fur covering their bodies, others wore dark green scales, and one even trailed a long tail behind it. Level-20 ordinary monsters, Gene Zombies? Song Jian frowned, finding the situation somewhat tricky. Anyway, I have to give it a try and see if I can lure them out one by one and kill them. If it doesnt work, Ill have to resort to Morphing into Dark Cloud and flying there, said Song Jian, looking up towards the top of the building. Morphing into Dark Cloud would easily allow him to reach the thirteenth floor. However, if a fight breaks out, the clamor would definitely attract monsters from other floors, making Song Jian face the entire building of monsters with just a single attack. Whats worse, the Morphing into Dark Cloud skill would then be in the cooling period, leaving him no option but to fight without the chance to escape. Battling floor by floor would be somewhat time-consuming, but much safer). Soon enough, a Gene warrior spotted Song Jian as he approached the front door of the first floor. The Gene warrior rushed towards Song Jian, looking like the legendary werewolves with sharp fangs and two hands that had turned into wolf claws, bearing nails over a foot long that glittered with sharp, metallic light. LV20 Gene Zombie (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 1400/1400, Characteristics: Super Recovery, Skills: Claw Assault Its speed greatly exceeds that of the fifteenth-level monsters Sword Jian frowned slightly and directly activated his Rapid Sword skill, charging towards the monster. Only in this way could he keep up with the rhythm of the Gene Zombie. Broken Wing Dance! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in Song Jians hand effortlessly tore through the zombies protective clothes, slashing a wound more than three feet long on its body. However, Song Jian saw the wound healing astonishingly quickly as he withdrew his sword. In just a few seconds, there was no trace of it. The numbers +2, +3, +2 floated in green above the Gene Zombies head. Song Jian was taken aback and immediately accelerated his attack. Whoosh, whoosh- The first two attacks of the Broken Wing Dance landed on the Gene Zombie, and the third attack overpowered the beasts claw assault, knocking it into a state of suspension in mid-air. Song Jian waved his sword, causing three Sword Silks to appear out of thin air. With a sh- sh- sh-, they pierced through the Gene Zombies body. Roar- The suspended Gene Zombie roared defiantly, its hideous face distorted in rage. The bloodthirsty gleam in its crimson eyes seemed to declare a fight to the death against Song Jian. Fight to the death? You wish Song Jian scoffed coldly. With a flick of his left hand, a three-meter-long silvery sword light shot out, piercing directly through the creatures forehead and protruding from the back of its skull. In an instant, the monsters vitality dropped significantly. This attack had inflicted critical damage, substantially weakening the monster. Thump! The body of the Gene Zombie fell to the ground. In just a few moments, it had recovered over sixty Vitality Points. Startled, Song Jian observed that the greater the damage it suffered, the faster it seemed to recover. I cant drag this out. I have to take it down as quickly as possible, or Ill fall into its rhythm! With this thought flashing through his mind, Song Jian decided to use his newly acquired sword technique. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! His Spirit Points dropped a notch as an ethereal long sword condensed above Song Jians head, thrusting towards the Gene Zombie. At the same time, Song Jians own long sword did not idle, continuously hacking at the monsters body. The Sword of Spirit pierced the monsters chest in an instant and disappeared. The Gene Zombie suddenly started to tremble, clutching its head tightly with both hands. Ahhh- A shrill scream came from the Gene warrior, resembling a howl of a wolf. Bloodied snakes seemed to ooze out of its seven orifices. Startled by the monsters reaction, Song Jian instinctively retreated, a light blue 150-point damage amount floating above the monster s head. just 150 points of spirit damage, huh? The Sword Silk inflicted at least close to 400 points of damage earlier, and you did not react much. So, why the big fuss now? Song Jian wondered. Seeing the monster rolling on the ground, clutching its head in agony, Song Jian hurriedly advanced, slashing his swords at the monster and drained its last bit of vitality. Looking at the monsters body slowly burning to ashes, Song Jian frowned slightly, staring at the Spiritual Sword Control Technique in his skill bar and recalling the minute details of the just-concluded battle. Somethings up! Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Chapter 279: Gene Modification Liquid Chapter 279: Chapter 279: Gene Modification Liquid Translator: 549690339 , The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique surprised Song Jian; Is it because of the psychic damage? Song Jian theorized. But the Eye Killing technique also inflicts psychic damage, and I havent seen any monster react like this. Could it be that the Spiritual Sword Control Technique specifically targets a monsters consciousness and mental strength? Song Jian suddenly thought about how he had used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique before, and the pain of the backlash was so severe he felt as if his head would explode. It was worse than death! From the way this monster is reacting, could it be experiencing the same thing I went through? Song Jian speculated. Indeed, the Spiritual Sword Control Technique mainly damages the spirit, and its power is ten times greater than the backlash Song Jian experienced. The feeling is like having ones entire head cracked open, something no creature could endure. After thinking about it for a while, Song Jian still couldnt figure it out. He put it aside and focused on the loot dropped by the mutated warrior. It was a syringe emitting a white glow. Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged): Increases your strength attribute by 2 points permanently and hastens vitality recovery rate by 50%. Usage requirements: 10 points of body physique. Item description: This item was a biological weapon researched by Zeus Shield Company. Gives ordinary people great power in a short time. Those with less than 10 points in body physique can also use it, but there is a high chance of causing a genetic collapse; WARNING: It is an early-stage product, and it creates a severe mental flaw in the user, reducing psychic attack resistance by 50. After reading the items attribute description, Song Jian understood why all these zombies who had been injected with the Gene Modification Liquid had these mental weaknesses. This reduction in mental attack resistance was probably so extreme that their psychic resistance had become negative! This explains the strong reaction to the Spiritual Sword Control Technique. Although the item boosts 2 points of strength and permanently increases vitality recovery rate by 50%, the side effects are severe, so Song Jian just hesitated for a moment before storing it in his bag. After pinpointing a weakness in these Level 20 gene-modified zombies, the battles became much easier. More importantly, Song Jian was now killing monsters seven levels above him, which gave him a bonus in experience gain that other players would envy. System: Congratulations, youve successfully defeated a Level 20 ordinary monster seven levels higher than you, gaining a 700% experience boost. Youve earned 5,800 experience points! Song Jian1 s experience bar filled up substantially, making the next level up seem much closer. The Spiritual Sword Control Technique had a cooldown time of thirty seconds. It shouldnt take more than a minute to kill a gene-modified zombie, making it easy to clear as long as he didnt get swarmed by multiple ones at once. Half an hour later, Song Jian found dealing with these Level 20 monsters even easier than tackling the Level 15 ones he had faced previously. After he finished off all the gene-modified monsters on the first floor of the building, he leveled up to Lv 14 with an additional 14% progress. More surprisingly, his expertise in the Spiritual Sword Control Technique had also increased by 28%. Seeing that he had gained a skill point, Song Jian checked the skill panel. The Earth Teeth Assault skill was at Level 1 with 87% mastery, Kick was at Level 1 with 65% mastery, Sword Finger Level 2 with 77% mastery, Broken Wing Dance Level 2 with 91% mastery, Sword Silk Level 2 with 67% mastery, Rapid Sword Level 2 with 34% mastery, Immortal Sword Body Level 1 with 18% mastery. None of his active skills had reached full mastery to advance to the next level. His character skill Thick Face had already reached Level 10 and couldnt be upgraded further, and passive skills could only be improved through practice. Most importantly, these passive skills werent very powerful, and wasting skill points on them would be a squander. After some thought, Song Jian decided to hold on to his skill point and use it to upgrade the Broken Wing Dance skill once its mastery reaches 100%. The Broken Wing Dance had a short cooldown, was powerful and had strong crowd control, making it essential in every fight. Thus he could level up its proficiency pretty fast. Song Jian reckoned he needed to kill around ten more monsters to meet the criteria for upgrading this sword technique. At Level 14, just one more level up, he would be able to wear the Silver Quality Leather Armor in his bag, which he had been keeping for several days. Song Jian was confident that he could reach Level 15 and wear it upon finishing his current mission. Despite killing so many gene-modified zombies, the only loot was the Gene Modification Liquid. Song Jian had six tubes of the white quality Gene Modification Liquid in his bag, not every gene-modified zombie dropped this liquid. And these vials of liquid all increased different attributes, such as agility, defense, attack, or other attribute damage. But they all shared a massive drawback, which was to give the user a substantial mental flaw. They had barely any resistance to psychic attacks, and their psychic damage was even increased. This side effect deterred Song Jian from using the Gene Modification Liquid. Plus, only the same type of modification liquid could be used. Higher grade modification liquid could overwrite and absorb the lower-grade ones, but an overdose of the same quality liquid could cause genetic disorder, leading to death or insanity in most cases. Having cleared the first floor, Song Jian made his way up the stairs to the second floor. Just as he left the first floor, two figures emerged in front of the Zeus Shield Company building in the distance. Captain, is this the place? Qi Yun asked as he looked nervously at the towering building. With Level 20 monsters around, it was quite intimidating for him at Level 13. Deprived of his sniper rifle and any means of attack, he would never dare to step into an area filled with Level 20 monsters if left alone. Yes, it is. I had to pay a hefty price for this information! Ma Jiang exclaimed, his eyes gleaming as he looked at the Zeus Shield Company building. Inside was a treasure trove, vast quantities of Gene Modification Liquid that would fetch a significant price if brought out. More importantly, there was also a recently developed, perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid. This perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid was extracted from the fossil of an ancient creature that had survived for billions of years. That the fossil still had active genetic fragments was a miracle in itself. Before the apocalypse, it created a worldwide sensation, leading top biological scientists across the world to eagerly desire a membership in the Zeus Shield Companys laboratory. When Ma Jiang first heard that the Zeus Shield branch in Doomsday City held a perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid made from genetic fragments extracted from an ancient fossil, he was skeptical. But after purchasing the information at a high price, Ma Jiang was immediately pumped. The information included an abundance of pictures and videos that provided clear evidence that this perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid had indeed been transported to the building before the apocalyptic disaster. Its real. The perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid is indeed in this building! Ma Jiang muttered to himself as he strode towards the building. Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Searching for the Task Items Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Searching for the Task Items Translator: 549690339 | Ma Jiang and Qi Yun walked into the first floor of the building, only to discover that the lobby was filled with monster corpses burning with transparent flames. Seeing this, Ma Jiangs face instantly darkened. Were these the genetic warriors of Zeus Shield Company in the past? Qi Yun asked with a surprised expression. The power of genetic warriors had always been a legend among the survivors, but no one had ever seen them, since it was a matter of decades ago. Even if there were still genetic warriors, they wouldnt be accessible to low- level mercenaries like them. How did they all die? It seems they were just killed. Could someone have entered this building ahead of us? Qi Yun looked up at Ma Jiang and couldnt help but ask. Be cautious, that person must not have left yet. Dont draw their attention! Ma Jiang whispered. Captain, do you think it could be Song Jian? Qi Yun stared at the corpses of the genetic warriors, and couldnt help but speak, feeling something familiar about the wounds on their bodies. Him? Impossible. This is a level 20 monster area. These genetic warriors have superhuman bodies and immense strength, far beyond what he, a level 10-plus divine follower, could kill. Ma Jiang shook his head and sneered. In Ma Jiangs impression, Song Jian was indeed powerful, but to kill so many genetic warriors, he still didnt believe it. What he didnt know was that although these genetic warriors were powerful, they had obvious weaknesses. Song Jian happened to possess a sword technique that could target their weaknesses, making it even easier to kill these level 20 monsters than level 15 ones. He hadnt even activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body, but had already cleared the entire first floor. The one who killed these monsters must be an extremely powerful adventurer. Were no match for them, and their target might not necessarily be the perfect quality Gene Modification Potion Ma Jiang thought to himself. Follow me. Be careful not to let them discover us, Ma Jiang whispered. Captain, whats so precious here that its worth risking so much? Qi Yun hesitated. A person who could kill so many level 20 genetic zombies could easily kill the two of them too. Under normal circumstances, if they encountered such a powerful person, they would choose to leave quietly without disturbing the other party. However, Ma Jiang chose to follow this formidable figure for some unknown reason What could be so valuable that the captain is willing to risk his life to obtain it? Qi Yun guessed in his heart, Ordinary Gene Modification Liquid wouldnt make him give up his life. There must be some special treasure here! Thinking of this, Qi Yuns eyes revealed anticipation. It seems that youve guessed it! Ma Jiang looked at Qi Yun and said, Thats right, this company still stores large amounts of Gene Modification Liquid. As long as we obtain it, we can have incredible power and immense wealth, enough for us to choose a city and become permanent citizens. But more importantly, theres a perfect quality Gene Modification Potion here, made with the genes of ancient giants from billions of years ago. With it, we could become the top beings in this world! Just imagine, once we have that earth-shattering power, killing Song Jian will be a piece of cake. At that time, you can also get rid of your slave status. I promise that the commitment I made to you will be fulfilled. Ma Jiang patted Qi Yuns shoulder, looking full of confidence. Captain, Ill listen to you. Whatever you say, Ill do! Qi Yun immediately became excited. Power and wealth were the greatest pursuits of people after the apocalypse. Even if it meant taking some risks, it was worth it if they could achieve their goals here. Were lucky not to have encountered these monsters directly! Ma Jiang looked at the burning corpses on the floor and shook his head. His information didnt mention that this building had become a monster Gathering Area. With his and Qi Yuns strength, they might not even be able to defeat the level 20 genetic zombies on the first floor. Song Jian arrived on the second floor and pushed open the side door of the stairwell. A gene zombie covered in spikes suddenly turned its head, and their gazes met. The genetic zombie bared its sharp fangs and made a threatening gesture at Song Jian. The spikes on its body surface shot out in an instant, flying at Song Jian like bullets. Pop,pop, pop~ Seven or eight foot-long spikes pierced the side door behind Song Jian. He reacted quickly, rolled away from the genetic zombies attack, and swung his sword at it. Rat-tat-tat~ The genetic zombie held a submachine gun in its hand, firing at Song Jian, leaving several bloody holes in his body. A series of damage numbers emerged from Song Jians head. Bang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword cleaved the opponents arm and swept the submachine gun out of the genetic zombies hand. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An invisible long sword formed above Song Jians head, slashing down ferociously at the opponents head. Howl~ A miserable screech sounded as the genetic zombie clutched its head, its face contorted with pain, writhing on the ground. Song Jian quickly killed the helpless genetic zombie, gaining a Gene Modification Potion and two spikes from its body. These two spikes were also forging materials. After scanning them, Song Jian put them in his inventory. The second floor consisted of rooms, which appeared as labs. Song Jian took a step, ready to enter the second floor, but thought better of it and retreated. He took a steel bar from his inventory, inserted it into the handle on the stairwells side door, and twisted it into a corkscrew shape, completely sealing the door. Song Jian continued climbing upstairs. His goal was the Polymer Analyzer on the thirteenth floor, not to kill all the monsters in the building. However, after obtaining the mission item, there would be no harm in leveling up for Song Jian here. As long as he didnt encounter an exceptionally powerful BOSS monster, leveling up here might even be easier than in the level 15 monster area. So, every time Song Jian went up a floor, he would use some materials from his inventory to seal the stairwell side door. When he reached the seventh floor and sealed the side door, he heard heavy footsteps from within the floor. Thats the BOSS I looked at earlier Song Jians heart sank, and he didnt dare make a sound. He waited for the BOSS to walk away before he carefully continued to the next floor. Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Vampire Zombie (Extra rewards for every 10,000) Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Vampire Zombie (Extra rewards for every 10,000) Translator: 549690339 Zeus Shield Tower had a total of eighteen floors, with the strength of the monsters increasing as one ascended. The gene zombies found on the first floor were likely the remnants of early failed experiments. On the thirteenth floor, these genetic zombies possessed greater physical strength and were equipped with more advanced gear. Although they were also at level twenty, they felt like monsters from an entirely different league to Song Jian. Standing by the stairway door of the thirteenth floor, Song Jian carefully checked whether any monsters were guarding the door outside. Thankfully, outside the door were only two ordinary level twenty gene zombies. Both gene zombies were humanoid, with vacant eyes as they shuffled from one end of the corridor to the other. They wore no protective gear and had no weapons in their hands, so they looked no different from common mutant zombies. They shuffled about the corridor back and forth, as if they were robots programmed with a predetermined path and never changing their walking posture. According to the mission map, the Polymer Analyzer was in a lab diagonally across the side door. Going in there would certainly alarm these two monsters. Could Song Jian risk a battle in the lab that might damage the Polymer Analyzer? With this thought, Song Jian took a deep breath, gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and waited patiently for the mutant zombies to approach. When the two mutant zombies drew near, Song Jian used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique instantly. The invisible Spirit Sword slashed towards the nearest mutant zombie. In an instant, a mournful howl echoed throughout the corridor, as the mutated zombie clutched its head and rolled on the floor. Its body underwent a horrific transformation, muscles bulging and covered in thick black hair. The clothes were ripped apart by the swelling muscles. The originally bloodless, pale face contorted and morphed as the sound of bones grinding filled the air. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a muscular werewolf over two meters tall. The other mutant zombie, whose gaze was originally vacant, snapped to attention the moment it saw Song Jian. A strange smile appeared on its face, its fangs emerged, and its crimson pupils twinkled with a bloodthirsty glow. Song Jian felt his vision going dark when the mutant zombie lunged at him with surprising speed, grasping his head, opening its mouth wide, and prepared to sink its teeth into Song Jians neck. Sword Finger! A silver Sword Qi pierced through the mutant zombies chest and shot out from the front. Bang! The zombie in front of him suddenly exploded into countless palm-sized bats, fluttering their wings as they flew backwards. Song Jian was stunned momentarily. It felt like he had seen such a scene somewhere, it seemed familiar. Not far away, those bats regrouped to form a middle-aged European man with blond hair, dressed in a black suit. His face was deathly pale, but his lips stood out from his face due to their excessive redness. As he stared at Song Jian, he elegantly pressed his right hand to his chest, made a slight bow and said, The taste of fresh blood, it has been decades since I last tasted such powerful blood. Thank you, stranger, for freeing me from that zombie-like state of chaos. In return, I can drain all the blood from your body and leave you with a complete corpse. After speaking, the gene zombie revealed a greedy and mysterious smile. Like a lightning bolt, it lunged towards Song Jian, leaving a deep scar on Song Jians chest. If Song Jian hadnt instantly retreated two steps back and used his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to parry, this blow might have disemboweled him. Song Jian glanced at the werewolf still rolling in pain on the ground. He wasnt sure how soon it would recover from the agony of the Spirit Sword. This werewolf gene zombie was obviously a strength-based combatant, while the seemingly vampire-like gene warrior was agility-based. If the two of them teamed up against him, Song Jian would likely be forced to make a hasty retreat. A slight mistake could cost him his life here. Rapid Sword! Song Jians eyes couldnt keep up with the speed of the gene zombie. He could only rely on his instinct and the attack speed boosted by Rapid Sword to compete with it. The vampire zombie darted like the wind, each attack adding another mark to Song Jians body. Licking the blood on its fingernails, a sickly intoxicated look appeared on the face of the vampire zombie. In just a few seconds, more than a dozen wounds had been inflicted on Song Jian. Fortunately, though the opponents attackwas fast, the damage caused by each was insignificant C only around twenty or thirty points. With Song Jians vitality recovery rate, even if he took the blows head-on, it would still take dozens of minutes to deplete his vitality. However, it seemed that the werewolf zombie had recovered and though its eyes held some fear as it looked at Song Jian, there was more anger and cruelty. Whoosh- Another attack like the wind. By the time Song Jian felt the piercing pain in his shoulder, the vampire zombie had already quickly distanced itself by a meter or two. Sword Silk! Three silver threads materialized out of nowhere beside Song Jian. At that moment, the werewolf zombie roared and charged towards Song Jian, its front paws springing forth three sharp blades, glinting with cold metallic light. Thwack, thwack, thwack~ The three strands of Sword Silk, originally intended to attack the vampire zombie, sensed the approaching werewolf zombie, and immediately converged onto it. One strand of the Sword Silk whipped the opponents face, while the other two pierced its shoulder, nearly severing the entire right shoulder. Just as Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, the werewolf zombie glanced at its right arm, slightly adjusted the bone with its left arm, then twisted. In just two to three seconds, the right arm was reattached, completely unscathed. From the outside, there wasnt even a trace of injury. Song Jian inhaled sharply. This regeneration speed was even more terrifying than his own. To kill this werewolf zombie, it seemed that he might have to completely dismember it and burn its ashes. Luckily, the two gene zombies, although they appeared to be attacking together, didnt seem to have any coordination. The werewolf zombie often charged forward recklessly, blocking the vampire zombies attack path several times. It made the vampire zombie bristle with malice. Of course, these two gene zombies were more rational than the failed experiments below and did not stage a desirable internal strife in front of Song Jian. Song Jian also gave up his defense, waving the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, intending to trade blows and put his life on the line in a vigorous confrontation against them. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! The cooldown ended, another transparent spirit sword started forming above Song Jians head. The werewolf zombie seemed to sense something and quickly withdrew its blades from Song Jians shoulder, stepping back five or six steps in a row with a vigilant look on its face. Whoosh ~ Seizing the opportunity, the vampire zombie lunged at Song Jian, its fangs aimed straight at his neck. This power-packed vital blood was irresistible to it, enticing like a premium, irresistible delicacy. Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Chapter 282: The Last Line of Defense Chapter 282: Chapter 282: The Last Line of Defense Translator: 549690339 | Boom! The Spirit Sword brutally hacked into the chest of the vampire zombie, instantly flipping it over on the ground; A sharp howl erupted from the mouth of the vampire zombie. The sound was so piercing that it shattered the window at the end of the corridor. A disdainful expression crossed the face of the wolfman zombie, who watched as the vampire zombie on the ground held its head and continued to roll around. After a moment of hesitation, the wolf man zombie continued to pounce towards Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian lunged at the wolfman zombie with his sword. After three waves of attack, the wolfman zombie had three deep holes in his shoulder, and in return, Song Jian had chopped off one of its arms. Song Jians mouth was full of fresh blood. Looking at the wolfman zombie trying to retrieve its severed arm, Song Jian brought his sword down on the arm on the ground and stirred forcefully, instantly mutilating the sturdy arm into a mess of flesh. An arm, the wolfman zombie could reattach. But this mound of minced meat, Song Jian doubted it could regenerate into an arm again. Roar- The wolfman zombie let out an Angry Roar and lunged at Song Jian; Immortal Sword Body, Activate! Upon uttering the command, a golden light emerged from Song Jians body. Eight long sword shadows appeared out of thin air, slowly revolving around his body. Thump! His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided with the wolfman zombies claws. Their eyes met, and to Song Jians surprise, a sense of panic registered in the wolfman zombies eyes. It seemed like it felt suppressed by his strength in that instant; Sword Silk! Three slender silvery lines rippled through the air with a whoosh, coiling around the wolf man zombies neck; Thump, thump, thump- The instant they coiled around the wolfman zombies neck, the three sword wires suddenly straightened, rigid as iron. With a whoosh, they cut three bone-deep slash wounds around the zombies neck. Song Jian could even see the bone of the spine peeking through the wound. Whoosh~ Before the wolfman zombie could react, Song Jians long sword traced a dark red trajectory in the air, brutally cutting across the wolfman zombies neck and chopped its head off. The Vitality Points of the wolfman zombie dropped significantly, but the decapitated creature still wasnt dead. Its limbless body lunged at Song Jian, both of its sharp claws piercing into Song Jians body. For a moment, blood splattered, and Song Jians Vitality Points dropped by a third. It doesnt die even if its head is chopped off? Song Jian was stunned. He lifted his right leg and forcefully kicked the wolfman zombie. He managed to completely deplete the wolfman zombies Vitality Points only after hacking at it several times with his sword. The body, now headless, swayed for a moment before collapsing limp. Before Song Jian could catch his breath, a shadow was already pouncing towards him from the front. The figure of the vampire zombie, moving like a violent whirlwind, seemed to sweep in from all directions. Its terrifying claw-like hands traced light streaks in the air, lingering in Song Jians pupils. Song Jian clenched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly in his hand, holding it in front of his chest, silently enduring the onslaught of attacks as fierce as a whirlwind and torrential rain, his vitality points plummeting rapidly. Bang- With a dull thud, Song Jian was pounded back five or six meters. The vampire-zombie let out a sharp, guttural roar, licking the fresh blood off its claws, its face twisting into a horrifying grimace. Underneath its skin, lumps began to protrude like little serpents wriggling around. Its originally pale face, slowly began to turn an iron blue hue, and its fangs radiating a cold light turned red from the root. The vampire-zombie became even more crazed and violent. Yet its eyes emanated a hint of confusion, as though its actions were close to primal instincts and its scant reasoning was slowly being lost. The vampire-zombie, now more bloodthirsty, shrieked and pounced at Song Jian. Its speed quickened, flickering like a shadow. Whoosh! A cold light streaked across Song Jians neck, and three streams of blood sprayed out. Three deep lacerations appeared in his throat, blood gushing outit looked as if he had suffered a brutal throat cut. Its speed is too fast; my eyes and senses cannot keep up with its movements. I can only passively endure this damage. I cant go on like this Song Jians eyes blazed with infernal determination as he pulled a potion bottle from his pocket and smashed it emphatically on the ground. At that moment, the vampire-zombie, driven by the scent of fresh blood, lost all reasoning and roared as it pounced at Song Jian, its craving for the hot fresh blood consuming its senses. Bang! The potion bottle shattered under Song Jians foot, enveloped by the obscured silhouette of the attacking vampire-zombie. Song Jian spread his arms open. As the vampire-zombies razor-sharp claws penetrated his body, he fiercely embraced its form. Roar- With a bestial roar, the vampire-zombie bent its head to bite into Song Jians shoulder, continuously sucking his blood. Refusing to show weakness, Song Jian opened his mouth and bit down hard on the creatures neck. He didnt suck the blood of the vampire-zombie. Instead, he tore savagely at its flesh, like a wild beast would. Simultaneously, as the thirty-second countdown elapsed, Song Jian swiftly deployed the Spiritual Sword Control Technique! A transparent spirit sword appeared above Song Jians head. Under his mental control, the sword struck continuously at the vampire-zombie. Just as the prescribed three seconds approached, Song Jian directed the spirit sword to viciously impale the creatures body. The vampire-zombie bled from its seven orifices and struggled violently, attempting to break free from Song Jians binding arms! Die! The sword in Song Jians hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, shortened into a dagger. Gripping it, Song Jian stabbed it relentlessly into the vampire-zombies back. Black smoke wafted from the vampire-zombies body. But just as Song Jian was beginning to believe the creature was dying, it broke free from his grasp. Holding its head and screaming, the creature darted towards the stairwell, disappearing into the staircase in no time. Song Jian dropped to his knees, his body fell sideways, and he was convulsing incessantly. His vitality points had dropped to barely one-tenth with no signs of recovery. It seemed like the rate of vitality restoration was inhibited by something. There was a toxin in the vampire-zombies fangs. If not removed in time, Song Jian would become a blood slave under the control of the vampire-zombie after some time. He would lose his self-consciousness, and without that, even if he could survive, what was the difference between that and being dead? The vampire-zombies poison spread within Song Jians body and swiftly flowed along his blood veins towards his brain. Once the virus infected his brain, he would truly become a walking corpse. However, the vampire-zombies poison only flowed to Song Jians neck, then halted. No matter what, it could not break through the last defense. In his skill bar, his inherent ability Thick Skinned was emitting a faint light. The tenth level of the Thick Skinned ability was Song Jians last line of defense, putting up a persistent fight against the poison of the vampire-zombie. Time trickled on, Song Jian didnt know how much time had passed, but he eventually regained consciousness. His originally bloodshot, red eyes reverted to their usual clarity. When he stood up, he felt a sudden lightness in his body, as if it had become somewhat more agile. Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Chapter 283 Qi Yun Chapter 283: Chapter 283 Qi Yun Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian, regaining consciousness, had a baffled look in his eyes. He gazed at his hands, inspectively scanning up and down his body. To his surprise, he found his body totally unscathed, all previous wounds evaporated. Even the grisly gashes on his throat were vanishing without a trace. His Vitality Points were already refilled to the max. No, rather, their upper limit had ascended, boosted by one hundred and twenty, rocketing straight to eight hundred. This was almost equivalent to a mini-bosss vitality. Checking other attributes, his agility had astonishingly increased by five points. It was a miracle, equivalent to consuming five Attribute Fruits. His other attributes remained unaltered. Song Jian hurriedly checked the systems battle information. As predicted, the increase in all his attributes were due to the transformation initiated by the vampire virus erosion into his body. It was akin to having done a genetic modification on him. But thanks to his Thick-Skinned innate skill, the virus was expelled just in the nick of time, preventing a more drastic alteration of his physical attributes. The quest item! Song Jian suddenly had a thought and involuntarily sprinted forward. Putting forth a tad of energy, he ran five or six meters ahead, uncontrolled due to his newest modifications, nearly tripping. WhatWhat is His face displayed an expression of surprise. But soon, he realized that the additional five points in agility had significantly upgraded his bodys capabilities, to which he was still struggling to adapt. Slowly moving forward, step by step towards the laboratory door, as led by the quest map, Song Jian gradually adapted to his explosive agility, gaining control over his bodys movements. As he pushed open the laboratory doors, a gadget over two-meters tall emitting a white light came into his view. It was the final quest item that he needed. Walking briskly over to the device, the moment he touched it, the apparatus over three-meters wide and two-meters tall, weighing over five hundred kilos, instantly morphed into a palm-sized energy ball which Song Jian clenched in his hand. The last quest item was finally in his possession. Initially, the quests time limit was three days, but Song Jian was able to complete it within a single day. Its a pity, Im unsure where to search for the two missing inventory items; otherwise, I could have completed the tasks together Song Jian thought to himself. After rummaging through the entire thirteenth-floor, Song Jian didnt find anything else worth his attention and decided to commence cleaning upwards. After all, having the Spiritual Sword Control Technique meant he could inflict additional damage to the genetically modified soldiers here. Leveling up in this building was much faster than anywhere else. As Song Jian was descending the stairs, he suddenly realized that the staircase side doors, initially secured by him on each floor, had all been smashed open from the inside. The monsters inside had all disappeared, vanished without a trace. Promptly, on the staircase, Song Jian spotted two human mummies. One of them was his renegade follower, Qi Yun. After Qi Yun followed Ma Jiang to this building, he had betrayed Song Jian, and since then, Song Jian was cut off from him. Unexpectedly, Ma Jiang and he had both ended up dead here. The two bodies had been drained of blood, their skin tightly clung onto the bones, looking like Egyptian mummies. This seems a bit like the work of that previous vampire zombie After a close inspection, Song Jian speculated. On the neck of both bodies, there were two deep holes C traces left by the vampire zombies while sucking blood. Did these two come here seeking revenge against me? Song Jian wondered. But, I didnt tell Qi Yun that I was coming here. Howd he know Id be in this building? After contemplating for a while to no avail, Song Jian shook his head, brushed past the two mummified bodies, and headed towards the Manor Castle. For some unknown reason, all the monsters that infested this building had disappeared, even the elite level twenty boss Zeus Shields Guardian was nowhere to be found. It was unclear if they were annihilated, or if they had abandoned the building. Having guarded this building for decades, they wouldnt have left without a good reason. But currently, there was no logical explanation for their sudden absence. Song Jian felt slightly regretful as he considered this. After all, this place was like a holy land of leveling up for him. With the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, the monsters here were powerless, becoming mere experience packets for him to harvest. What a shame Song Jian gave a sigh as he glanced back at the building bearing the Zeus Shield Companys sign. The sky darkened gradually. Silence enveloped the surroundings and not a single sound came from the Zeus Shield Companys building. Just then, Qi Yun, who had turned into a mummy, started to stir. First, it was a finger movement, then his full arm. Ominously, his whole body rose from the ground at an odd angle. The personified Qi Yun no longer looked human; he was now just like a zombie. In his blood-red eyes peered a startled confusion. It seemed his past memories were lost; he looked at the mummified Ma Jiang next to him, having a familiar feeling but not being able to recall anything. After spending some time next to Ma Jiangs corpse, Qi Yun began to climb the stairs slowly. He didnt know where he was heading, but an idea would recurrently pop into his mind, urging him to reach the eighteenth-floor of the building. It seemed like something very precious awaited him there. Qi Yuns legs wouldnt bend. Each flight climbed consumed him greatly, even to the point of crawling on the stairs a bit by bit. The resurrected Qi Yun seemed to have simplified a lot. The lone thought in his head never dwindled. He continued to strive for it, entirely disregarding the price he was paying, not making any judgement or assessments, solely focusing on reaching the top floor of the building. After several hours of crawling, the gear Qi Yun wore was worn out to zero durability, beyond repair. But he finally made it to the eighteenth floor. Leaning on the wall, he wobbly pushed open the side door, managing to stand and get inside the 18th floor. On reaching, Qi Yun felt as if he had located something extremely crucial; an overwhelming craving gnawed at him, similar to a junkie longing for a fix. Stumbling towards a laboratory door, through the glass, Qi Yun spotted a metallic pillar in the center of the lab. The pillar, reaching well over a persons height, was topped by a transparent glass dome. Within the dome, a vial glowed with dazzling, multicolored light. The glass dome was covered with a thick layer of dust, but it failed to mask the radiance emitted by the vial within. L..need Dry, cracked lips slightly opened, and from his parched throat, two syllables were pushed out. Suddenly, Qi Yun began vigorously pounding on the laboratory door with his fists. Thud,thud,thud~ The heavy, repetitive knocking echoed in the vacant hallway, projecting an eerie sensation. Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Mermaid Chapter 284: Chapter 284: Mermaid Translator: 549690339 | Returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian arranged the task items from the package one by one, causing surprise to flash in Dr. Ebsitings eyes. How could this be, its only been a day Looking up at Song Jian, Dr. Ebsiting even suspected that Song Jian had collected these items long ago, and only went out to fetch them now. This is the equipment of Zeus Shield Company! While touching a symbol on the Polymer Analyzer, Dr. Ebsiting exclaimed, If 1 had known you could enter Zeus Shield Company, I wouldve asked you to grab more equipment. They are not short on funds. If not for a mishap, I wouldve been a member of their company Dr. Ebsiting fell into a reminiscence, sighed after a long pause and said, What a pity, I was too young at the time and not proficient in bioscience. My research scope conflicted with Zeus Shield, so 1 didnt join. The Zeus Shield, does it still exist? Song Jian suddenly asked. Of course, giants like them, even during an apocalypse, wouldnt disappear that quick. Moreover, I used to suspect that the zombie virus that destroyed this city originally spread from Zeus Shield Company, but I have no evidence to prove this After a brief chat, Song Jian was kicked out by Dr. Ebsiting, who could now continue his research. As for Song Jian, he still had two lists in his pocket, and if he didnt collect all the materials on these two lists, Dr. Ebsiting probably wouldnt pay any more attention to him. Song Jian left the Manor Castle, planning to upgrade to the fifteenth level monster zone, he was already at level fourteen, and only seventy percent more experience points were needed to reach level fifteen, then he could equip that leather armor in his parcel. During the previous battle at Zeus Shield Company, the proficiency of Song Jians skill Broken Wing Dance was raised to ioo% at level 2. With his level 14. reward skill points, he could upgrade to level 3. The third level of the Broken Wing Dance increases damage slightly. Meanwhile, the judgement on the third segment of Floating Point also increased a lot. After performing a Broken Wing Dance, even a level-15 monsters vitality points will decrease by almost three hundred. While Song Jian was passing through the level-10 monster zone, he suddenly saw a large group of players frantically running on the road, as if there were some terrifying monsters chasing them. Brother, run quickly, the monsters from Jinyang Lake have come ashore, there are so many of them, if you dont run you will lose your life! Seeing Song Jian standing still, a player in his thirties kindly reminded him. Old Li, dont bother with him, lets go back to the safe house quickly. Only the safe house can withstand those monsters His companion tugged him, looked at Song Jian, and showed a vigilant expression. Monsters, what monsters? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Fishmen, water elementals, so many monsters, all are level-15 monsters, run! The man referred to as Old Li briefly explained and then ran down the street with his companions. Soon, Song Jian saw a large group of creatures with fish heads, gills on both sides of their necks, covered in green scales, and standing only about 1.4 meters tall. They were holding round-headed sticks in their hands and lunged directly at any living creature they spotted. These fish monsters were all level 15 ordinary monsters. On their way, they not only hunted players, but also other monsters. They killed on sight. Song Jian personally saw several level-10 mutated zombies surrounded by a group of fishmen, constantly smashing the zombies with sticks in their hands. In no time, these level-10 zombies were nailed to the ground. After killing these level-10 monsters, the fishmen did not waste them. A few fishmen lifted the smashed mutated zombies and went back the way they came. The zombies killed by the fishmen did not ignite into transparent flames, they were no different from ordinary corpses. More fishmen stormed into the shops on both sides, searching for anything edible. These fishmen were like locusts crossing the border, the places they passed were completely ransacked. A level-10 player had just finished searching a building and came out from the entrance when he ran into this group of fishmen. Before he could react, the group of fishmen swarmed him as if they were flies smelling blood; The player screamed in fear, frantically casting skills, with thunder and lightning appearing in his hands, hitting the fishmen. The fishmen affected by the electric attack trembled in place, but more fishmen kept lunging at the man. In no time, that players mental strength was exhausted, he was knocked to the ground by a group of fishmen and soon, a mournful scream sounded. The group of fishmen was actually tearing the player apart in frenzy. Soon, a strong fishman leader in armor and carrying a long fork ran over. He roared at the surrounding fishmen, driving them away from the player they were biting. Then, it shouted at several fishmen and ordered them to lift the players corpse, going back the way they came. A level-15 elite boss Song Jian stared at the strong fishman in armor and carrying a long fork and murmured. Previously he thought about a fight, but seeing this level-15 elite boss, Song Jian halted his steps. If it were regular monsters, he could escape their siege, but with this elite boss, escaping from this group of level-15 monsters would be tricky. He ducked into a residential complex, hiding behind the door of a building. These fishmen were numerous but impossible to search the entire area of level 10 monsters, a lot of places would be missed out. Song Jian patiently waited for this group of fishmen to leave so that he could go elsewhere. However, before too long, Song Jian heard a few fishmen yelling as they rushed into the residential complex, they began to move towards the apartment buildings in small groups. Two of them selected the very apartment building where Song Jian was hiding. You two are just unlucky Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Fleart Ape Sword and tightly clutched it in his hand. Soon, a fishman slammed a half-opened building door with the stick in his hand and swaggered in, followed by a thin fishman cowering behind him. Compared to the fishman in front, that fishman behind looked like a child. The behavior of the timid fishman seemed to infuriate the one in front. After smashing the door open, it yelled angrily at the fishman behind, waving the stick in its hand and acting threateningly. At this moment, the fishmans face showed a terrified expression. Fie pointed behind the front fishman and screamed in fright. Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Regional Task Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Regional Task Translator: 549690339 | Looking at the terrified expression of the feeble little fish-man in front of him, the burly fish-man felt something was amiss and was about to turn around. Suddenly, he felt a pang of sharp pain from his back. Broken Wing Dance! Whoosh, whoosh- Two bursts of sword light flashed by, instantly slashing the vitality points of the sturdy fish-man significantly. Just as it was about to call out to its companions in fear and flee, a third attack came from the sky, cutting its head into two halves. The thin little fish-man was so scared that he dropped his weapon. As he was about to turn and run, a blast of air from behind shot him into the air. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Several more sword lights left dark red traces in the air. Song Jian easily took down this small fish-man too. After casually picking up the materials dropped by the two fish-men, Song Jian was about to rush out. Suddenly, he saw a large group of fish-men storm into the neighborhood. With a slight frown, Song Jian slowly retreated back into a dark corner. Soon, a few fish-men noticed the two dead bodies. After a bout of clamoring, they hoisted the corpses and retreated along their original path. It seemed the dead fish-men were no different from players and monsters in their eyes. They were treated as goods or food. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed a red warning light flashing in front of his system screen. Upon checking, he triggered a regional task when he killed the first fish-man. System: Youve killed an LV15 Fish-Head Monster, triggering a regional mission, The Food Crisis of Fish-head Monsters. Mission instructions: Due to their overwhelming numbers, the Fish-Head Monsters of Jinyang Lake have inadequate food storage and have started to invade their surroundings to plunder food. Mission objective: First stage C kill 50 Fish-Head Monsters, the second stage objectives will appear after you complete the first stage; System: This is a special regional mission. It cant be rejected or abandoned. Mission failure penalty: Random decrease of two points in personal attributes. Mission reward: Five hundred Doomsday Coins. Looking at the mission targets, he had already killed two Fish-Head Monsters. He still needed to kill forty-eight more to complete the first stage of the mission. Originally, Song Jian only wanted to evacuate. After all, in this large-scale monster tide, individual strength was essentially useless and could even potentially trap him. However, upon seeing the words special regional mission, Song Jian immediately thought of the skill stone stele. The rewards from such sudden missions were considerable. Moreover, leaving now would result in an immediate loss of two attribute points, which was certainly unacceptable. With this in mind, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon hatchling. Now a level-nine elite BOSS, the hatchling could easily defeat a level-fifteen Fish-Head Monster in one-on-one combat. Its strength was not to be underestimated. As for the Blood Crow and the Blood Zombie, it would be better to not summon these cannon fodders and save himself the embarrassment. A tender dragon chant echoed, causing a few fish-men planning to explore the residential building to shudder. They looked at each other and simultaneously turned tail and fled. It seemed that Dragon Might was also effective against these Fish-Head Monsters. With this, Song Jians confidence soared. He stepped out of the residential building and charged towards a group of five or six Fish-Head Monsters. Weakness Potion! A potion bottle shattered under the feet of the Fish-Head Monsters. A cloud of gray powder, looking like fog, enveloped them. The Black Dragon hatchling pounced at them excitedly, continuously spitting out blazing Dragon Breath. The Monsters club hit the hatchling, apart from reducing its vitality points by a dozen or so and enraging it further, it had no other effect; Soon, these level-fifteen Fish-Head Monsters were killed by Song Jian and the Black Dragon hatchling. Although the experience points were not as rewarding as those from gene warriors, they were still decent. Song Jian had planned to level up by hunting down level-fifteen monsters. The commotion of the battle once again attracted other Fish-Head Monsters in the residential neighborhood. Within a short period, a dozen or so Fish-Head Monsters were lured over. Song Jian slowly retreated towards the residential building. In an open area, even if his strength were to double, facing off against dozens of level-fifteen monsters simultaneously was beyond him. Entering the residential building, its narrow staircase could only accommodate two people side by side. Once he secured such a terrain, killing the group of level-fifteen monsters was much simpler. It took Song Jian more than half an hour to kill all these Fish-Head Monsters. Along with numerous material drops like Fresh Fish Meat, Sharp Fish Bones, they surprisingly also dropped three pearls for Song Jian. Each of these pearls was over twenty millimeters in diameter and had a round and delicate texture. They were obviously invaluable. Even in the real world, they would be highly valuable. Exquisite Pearl (White): Valuable Item, Use Effect: Can be sold at the system store, each worth 100 Doomsday Coins, Can you take it out of the game: Yes. These three pearls amounted to three hundred Doomsday Coins, a small fortune for an average player. Song Jian played with them in his hand for a while. If he could find more pearls to make a necklace, the value would surely soar. Packing the three pearls into his bag, Song Jian stepped out of the residential building. At this moment, a Fish-Head Monster with a red crown was standing at the gate of the neighborhood, making a ka-ji ka-ji calling sound, seemingly signaling its companions who had entered the neighborhood. After calling out a few times with no response, it looked puzzled. It stood in place, craning its neck and tried to scan around for a long time, but couldnt find any abnormalities, so it turned around. Song Jian had originally intended to rush out and kill it, in order to prevent it from noticing the odd situation and leading the Fish-Head Monster infantry over. Surprisingly, this creature was skittish and left merely after looking around for a bit. Just as Song Jian was about to leave the neighborhood, he suddenly heard a hurried ka-ji ka-ji sound behind him. Turning around, he saw a Fish-Head Monster with a round club standing in front of the residential building he just vacated, wearing an expression of horror. Its call was shrill and piercing, like an air-raid siren sounding throughout the vacant neighborhood. Damn it! Song Jian quickly darted towards the Fish-Head Monster. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand flashed silver, and three Sword Silks appeared, lashing out at the Fish-Head Monster; A smack, smack, smack- The three Sword Silks hit the Fish-Head Monsters body, instantly shattering its scales. A huge force came over, and the Fish-Head Monster, now at half-health, was knocked flying like a ragdoll. With a stomp of his foot, a tusk-like aura charged at the Fish-Head Monster, striking it hard against a wall and leaving a bloody human-shaped imprint on it. The Fish-Head Monster struggled to get up and let out a piercing shriek. It turned to run into the neighborhood. Song Jian was about to pursue it when he heard a rapid thump thump thump of footsteps from behind. Turning around, he saw the Fish-Head Monster leader wearing armor and holding a long fork running towards the neighborhood. Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Chapter 286 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader Chapter 286: Chapter 286 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader Translator: 549690339 Song Jian squinted at the Level 15 Elite Boss. LV15 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader (Elite), Vitality Points:i8oo/i8oo, Spirit Points:200/200, Traits:Underwater attack damage increased by 30%; Skill: Fountain Ejection, Trident Throw With only 1800 Vitality Points, it seemed that this Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was not very powerful, likely at the bottom in comparison to other Level 15 Elite Bosses. Looking around, Song Jian was hugely relieved to see that this Boss had come alone, with no other Fish-head monsters in sight. A single Level 15 Elite Boss, one of the weaker among its kind, and with no small monsters accompanying it, was a gift delivered to his doorstep. It must have heard the shout of the earlier defeated Fish-head monster and decided to investigate. Taking advantage of the fact that other monsters had yet to arrive, Song Jian would deal with this boss first. With this in mind, Song Jian held the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly, and charged towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. As they closed to about seven or eight meters, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader suddenly raised its right hand, lifting the trident high. Song Jian abruptly halted, realizing that his opponent was about to use the Trident Throw skill. As expected, with a whoosh, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader threw the trident directly towards Song Jian. The trident, rusted and dirty, looked nothing much but turned incredibly fast in midair. It left a white trail, aiming harshly at Song Jian. Song Jian swiftly sidestepped, and heard a loud boom. The power of the trident had far exceeded his expectations. It had transformed the ground where he had stood into a crater with a diameter of over a meter. The blast from the trident nearly tossed Song Jian into the air. A damage number in the thirties appeared above his head. Even from so far away, it caused damage! If I were closer to the center of the attack, wouldnt I have lost three to four hundred Vitality Points? Song Jian was shocked and instantly became more cautious. The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader roared in frustration at not being able to kill Song Jian. With a gesture, the trident that had been stuck in the ground disappeared and reappeared in its hand. Upon seeing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader raising the trident again, Song Jian narrowed his eyes. 1 must not let it attack me indiscriminately! Earth Teeth Assault! A canine-shaped mass of energy flew towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. The Black Dragon fledgling, flapping its wings, and circled around a large area, then came out from the bush, it growled and spat Dragon Breath at the squad leader. Upon seeing the Black Dragon fledgling, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader began to tremble. It wailed loudly at the dragon, flapping its hand at Song Jian all the while. Thunk, thunk- Both Earth Teeth Assault and Dragon Breath had hit, making it roll forward and showing two damage numbers of above seventy points appearing on top of its head. Feeling that it was unable to explain itself, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader tightened its grip around the trident. It ignored Song Jian and turned to charge at the Black Dragon fledgling instead. The Black Dragon fledgling flapped its wings, engaging the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader in a fierce and chaotic battle. This time, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was emitting a faint red flame around its body. Seeing the Black Dragon Fledglings Dragon Might, it seemed to have developed some resistance. It looked as though it wanted to kill the Black Dragon fledgling. Song Jian also charged forward with his sword. Although the Black Dragon fledgling was powerful, it was just a Level 9 Elite. It was clearly at a disadvantage against the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Many of its skills had been weakened due to the level difference, but the attacks from the Squad Leader actually had a level repression damage bonus. If it wasnt for Song Jian, the end result of this battle would surely be the Black Dragon fledgling becoming fodder for the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. With Song Jians participation, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was immediately at a disadvantage. It desperately resisted while calling for help, seemingly summoning other Fish-head monsters. Song Jian felt a sense of urgency. He cast all skills except Immortal Sword Body without reservation, concentrating firepower aimed at killing this Boss in the shortest time possible. Just when the Squad Leaders Vitality Points were down to less than a third, suddenly, a thick stream of water erupted from the solid ground. It lashed out like a tentacle, forcefully launching the Black Dragon fledgling away. The Black Dragon fledgling also had less than half of its Vitality Points left, and after being hit, its Vitality Points further dropped to less than a third. Song Jian knit his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand to recall the Black Dragon fledgling back into the Pet Space. The Black Dragon fledgling could slowly recover its wounds in the Pet Space. If it got killed here, the loss would outweigh the gain even if the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was killed in return. The water stream, which resembled a tentacle, continued to sway after launching the Black Dragon fledgling, and dissipated of its own accord, leaving no trace behind after three seconds. Before Song Jian could rush over, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader wielded the trident. A stream of water surged from the ground less than a meter ahead of it. The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader looked at Song Jian with a cunning glint in its eyes. There was already a commotion nearby, and many Fish-head monsters were rushing to gather here rapidly. If it dragged on any further, Song Jian would end up having to beat a hasty retreat, trapping him. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the vertical pupil in the center of his forehead opened wide. A silver column of light shot out, heading directly towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Boom boom boom- A wave of explosions echoed out as the silver pillar of light struck the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. It seemed to burn like a fierce flame, causing continuous bomb-like sounds. Consecutive damage numbers floated above the Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders head and its vitality points were quickly dropping. It wanted to evade, but the silver column of light seemed to have a strong suction power, making it impossible to escape, forcing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader to feel endless pain. Bang! At the end of the Eye-beam skill, the squad leaders body was propelled backward, harshly colliding with the wall behind it. Before it could get up, Song Jian rushed forward. With a whoosh, a dazzling silver sword qi bloomed from his index finger, he brought it down harshly. The harsh qi slashed directly at the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Rip- The Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders body was split into two pieces from the shoulder down, its foul organs spewing everywhere. Song Jian rushed forward, scooping up the few trophies that it had dropped, and sprinted towards the inner part of the district. At this time, a large group of Fish-head monsters had already started swarming frantically from the far end of the street. But by the time they reached the corpse of the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader, Song Jian had long disappeared without a trace. Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Chapter 287 Jinyang Lake Chapter 287: Chapter 287 Jinyang Lake Translator: 549690339 | Ignoring how the fish-head monsters dealt with the corpse of their squad leader, Song Jian hid in a safe corner, examining the loot he had collected. The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader dropped three items in total: a pair of shoes, a black pearl, and an old-fashioned black wooden box. Fish Scale Boots (Green), shoes, equipment effect: increases movement speed by 8%, physical defense +3, magic resistance +2, special attribute: increase underwater breathing time by 50%. Equipment requirement: level 10. Can it be taken out of the game: no. Song Jian could just fit into these excellent quality boots, and he put them in his equipment bar right away. Black Pearl (White), valuable item, usage effect: can form a bubble underwater, supplying the user with oxygen. The effect lasts for 30 minutes. Cooldown period: 2 hours; can be sold for 1000 Doomsday Coins! Can it be taken out of the game: no. This item was decent, even for sale in the system shop, it was worth ten times as much as the ordinary pearls just now. Song Jian took a glance and placed it in his item inventory. The remaining item was a worn-out black wooden box, its surface engraved with strange raised patterns. It seemed ancient and grand, as if it had endured the passage of time. If in the real world, it could be collected as an antique. Opening the box, there was an old and tattered parchment inside; on it were simple strokes, seemingly a map. Jinyang Lake, Eye of the Fire God? What is this, a treasure map? Song Jian examined the map carefully and found it to be a treasure map leading to Jinyang Lake. In the center of the lake, there was a symbol of a ring with the words Eye of the Fire God next to it. Jinyang Lake was located at the edge of the city, also an area habituated by level 15 monsters. It was part of the Wetland Park and covered a large area. The fish-head monsters he was facing lived in Jinyang Lake. However, it wasnt inhabited solely by fish-head monsters. Some players had been there before. Under the water, though, even the attributes of ordinary fish-head monsters would increase significantly, making them more challenging to fight than monsters of the same level on land. Consequently, fewer players were willing to travel the long distance to Jinyang Lake to level up. Putting the treasure map back into the wooden box and stowing into his item inventory, Song Jian snuck over the wall in the outskirts and after figuring out the direction, ran towards Jinyang Lake. By then, most of the fish-head monsters in Jinyang Lake had already left to search for resources. There should be fewer monsters in their base. It was a good chance to see if he could snatch the treasure. The regional plot mission of hunting fifty fish-head monsters had no time limit anyway. Having already killed more than twenty, there must be many fish-head monsters in Jinyang Lake. It was also a suitable place to complete the mission. Song Jian ran all the way, avoiding the monsters he met and taking detours. It took him more than two hours to get to the Wetland Park. The Wetland Park was full of lush plants. The chromatic flowers bloomed brilliantly. Rows of man-made ditches overlaid the entire park like a spider web. However, they were dried up at the moment, covered in copious amounts of dust and fallen leaves. At the outer side of the park were few sparse level 10 fish-head monsters and minor water elementals. They werent different from other level 10 monsters, but they were few and far between, hundreds of meters apart. Killing monsters in this area would be too inefficient for leveling up. Moving further in, Song Jian quickly arrived at the edge of Jinyang Lake. Suddenly, there were more monsters, and their levels rose directly to level 15. At the edge of Jinyang Lake, one could see shabby houses built with wood. The food the fish-head monsters hunted was hung in front of the houses to dry, emitting a faint stench in the surroundings. This was the base of the fish-head monsters. Occasionally, semi-transparent figures of water elementals appeared under the water in Song Jians sight. Each of these level 15 water elementals was over two meters tall, their bodies full of surging water elemental power. On their wrists were two shimmering golden bracelets. On land, these water elementals had the same attributes as other monsters. However, in water, their power increased by 30%, and their movement speed would also increase significantly. Even though Song Jian was currently level 14, he had to proceed with caution. Finding some stray fish-head monsters around Jinyang Lake, he spent some time killing the required fifty monsters for the regional task, earning the first- stage reward of 300 Doomsday Coins. As Song Jian was waiting for the mission of the second tier to be issued, he received a sudden system notification. System: You have triggered the plot Defend the Base. The game system issues the plot mission Subdue the Fish-head Monsters. Completing the mission will yield generous rewards and war merits! System: The regional mission you triggered has been terminated. Please choose whether to accept the plot mission Subdue the Fish-head Monsters. With a creased brow, Song Jian speculated that the fish-head monsters were likely to return soon. There wasnt much time left for him to locate the treasure. Not heeding the Subdue the Fish-head Monsters plot, Song Jian took out the treasure map and started scrutinizing it intently. The location marked on the treasure map was clear. It was right beneath the fish-head monster base at the center of Jinyang Lake. Although most of the fish-head monsters had gone out to gather resources, there certainly wouldnt be a place near the base that was devoid of any fish-head. How to evade these fish-head monsters and get to the location marked on the map was a problem. Also, the water elementals in the lake were a headache. When not in combat mode, the water elementals in the lake looked like a mass of pale blue liquid flowing along, difficult to distinguish unless looked at closely. After observing for more than half an hour, Song Jian finally identified a pattern in the patrols of the fish-head monsters. There were six teams in total, each consisting of seven to eight fish-head monsters. Each patrol shift had only one team underwater. There would be a reprieve of approximately thirty seconds when the two teams switched positions, during which he could seize the opportunity to enter the location marked on the map. Apart from these six teams, there were also some scattered fish-head monsters near the base. They seemed to be juveniles, only at level 10, frolicking around. The other problem was the water elementals. If his sprinting made too much noise, he was liable to bump into a water elemental unknowingly. He must get into the water in advance, hide on the side, and wait for the changing of the fish-head monster guards. This waiting period in the underwater would be at least ten minutes, not including the distance from the coast to the center of the lake. However, with the Fish Scale Boots and the Black Pearl, Song Jian should have no issue slowly approaching the center underwater. Song Jian scouted around and chose a place where no monsters lurk to quietly submerge underwater. An ordinary player could only stay underwater for five minutes. With Fish Scale Boots, Song Jian could last six and a half minutes. Additionally, with the effects of the Black Pearl lasting for thirty minutes, he could easily stay underwater waiting for the guard-changing vacuum period. He quietly entered the bottom of the lake and slowly swam forward, cautiously avoiding wandering water elementals. Song Jian came to a large rock that was only seven or eight meters away from the fish-head monster base. He hid his figure behind it and waited quietly. Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Lord-Level BOSS Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Lord-Level BOSS Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had chosen a place teeming with water plants. It was hard to spot a person hidden behind the rocks unless one looked carefully. Six and a half minutes quickly passed and Song Jian immediately activated the Black Pearl, instantly wrapping himself in a bubble of air. As time ticked by, the troop of Fishhead Monster Guardians began swimming upstream to the lakes surface, ready to switch shifts with another troop. Song Jian too, slowly left the rocks and swam towards the main camps stone cave at the bottom of the lake. According to the treasure map, the Eye of the Fire God was hidden inside this cave. As Song Jian swam to only about 11 or 12 meters from the caves entrance, a sharp screech echoed from the shore of Jinyang Lake. A disheveled small fishhead monster was stumbling towards the lake, screaming loudly as it ran. If Song Jian could see it, he would recognize it as the very same fishhead monster that had escaped him before. Alarmed by the small fishhead monsters warning, the troops guarding the fishhead monsters main camp immediately plunged into chaos. They all jumped into the water and began to frantically search their surroundings. Upon hearing the commotion overhead, Song Jians heart sank. He immediately quickened his speed towards the stone cave. Suddenly, a sharp piercing sound echoed from behind him. He turned his head to see a harpoon whizzing through the water towards him, leaving a long trail in its wake. Song Jian veered sideways as the harpoon flew past him, embedding itself deeply into a stone at the bottom of the lake. Ive been discovered! Song Jian internally panicked as he turned to see a small squad of fishhead monster guardians swimming towards him rapidly. Underwater, these fishhead monster guardians were swift, their abilities having evolved considerably, comparable to level twenty monsters. To fight against a squad of fishhead monster guardians comparable to level twenty monsters, Song Jian might be able to annihilate them given some time. However, where was he? This was the fishhead monsters main camp. If fighting were to break out, it would surely attract other fishhead monster guardians. He might be able to take on three or five, but as the numbers grew, even ants could kill an elephant. By then, he would probably not even have a chance to escape. With this in mind, Song Jian immediately swam towards the nearby cave. Only by entering there could he escape the pursuit of these fishhead monsters. The invaders identified, within moments, a dozen or so fishhead monster guardians were hot on Song Jians tail. Their movement also alarmed the surrounding water elements. Massive amounts of water elements began to converge in their direction. Two light blue water elements even appeared ahead of Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian had no choice but to plunge forward. Soon, Song Jian entered the alert range of the two water elements. They turned around and began preparing Frost Arrows to shoot at Song Jian. Frost Arrows did not cause much damage, but they had an extremely annoying effect C chill delay. If they hit the target, it could slow the targets movement speed by 40%. Once hit, the target would be stuck until death. Song Jian quickly took cover behind a rock. The Frost Arrows left a long, white, frozen track in the water before smashing into the rock. Soon, a thin layer of frost covered the surface of the human-height rock, immediately lowering the surrounding water temperature by five to six degrees. Song Jians eyebrows knitted in a frown. The two water elements were blocking the entrance of the cave. To get inside, he would have to defeat those two water elements first. However, these two water elements were also level fifteen monsters. Moreover, they were underwater, all their attacks carried the chill delay effect. Even if he could ultimately defeat them, the time it would take for that would be enough for the fishhead monsters and water elements behind him to catch up. When that happened, death would be inevitable. Just then, a frosty white ice elemental Boss, made up of heavy ice blocks, slowly walked towards his location from about a dozen meters away from the cave. This Ice Elemental Bosss body was a full circle bigger than the regular water elements. Its eyes, like two huge sapphires, shimmered brilliantly. Its body was covered with an armor made of solidified ice blocks. In its hands, it tightly held a pale gold trident. LV15 Ice Elemental Overlord Frendzal (Overlord), Vitality Points: 4800/4800, Traits: Enhanced Coldness, Bloodline of Frost, Skills: Intimidate, Dominion, Frosty Current, Chilling Beam, Trident of the God of War. A Lord level Boss? Song Jian was shocked and quickly shrunk behind the rock, for this was the very first Lord level Boss he had ever encountered. The two water elements didnt give up attacking Song Jian and kept summoning Frost Arrows. At this moment, the Ice Elemental Overlord walked over and upon seeing the two water elements, stopped in its tracks, raising its trident in their direction. The Frost Arrow that had already been conjured immediately disintegrated into scattered water elemental energy. The two water elements looked surprised and turned to look at the Ice Elemental Overlord. Upon seeing the Ice Elemental Overlord, the two water elements quickly bowed in courtesy and slowly backed away, not even daring to speak. The moment the Ice Elemental Overlord appeared, all the water elements tailing Song Jian instantly stopped in their tracks, bending their bodies in his direction. They did not dare to move a step closer. The Ice Elemental Overlord commanded all the water elements in Jinyang Lake, but the fishhead monsters were not under its control. Seeing the Ice Elemental Overlord, the pursuing fishhead monsters also began to panic. They dared not continue their chase, fearing that they would cause a misunderstanding with the Ice Elemental Overlord and get themselves killed. Until a Lord level Boss appeared among the Fishhead Monsters, they wouldn t dare to approach this Elemental Master of Ice in the middle of the lake. I hope it hasnt noticed me Song Jian nervously hid himself behind the rock and in the dense underwater grass. A battle with this Elemental Master of Ice underwater was pure suicide, unless he could lure it onto the land where he stood a chance of killing it. This is a Lord level Boss, surely it will drop some good stuff after I kill it. Song Jians eyes glowed as he stared at the slowly approaching Elemental Master of Ice. But with his current strength, killing the Elemental Master of Ice underwater was nothing short of fantasy. All he could hope for was that its alert range wasnt too large to discover his presence behind the rock. Son, the Ice Elemental Overlord slowly moved away from the cave entrance and began his routine patrol around Jinyang Lake. As he started to fade out of sight, the fishhead monsters and water elements behind him became jittery. Song Jian immediately came out from behind the rock and swam towards the cave, followed by a swarm of monsters. The water elements in the vicinity also began casting Frost Arrows. Song Jian had to swim towards the cave with all his might, knowing that even a single hit from the horde of monsters could cost him his life. As Song Jian entered the cave, he felt like he had passed through a thin membrane. The cave was very dry, and the transparent membrane at the entrance kept all the water out. Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Eye of the Fire God Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Eye of the Fire God Translator: 549690339 | Boom boom boom- Several Frost Arrows bombarded the entrance of the cave, creating ripples on the transparent membrane, blocking all the attacks. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief and looked forward. This underwater cave didnt seem too big. A narrow staircase stretched from the entrance all the way down, leading to the depths underground. Following this staircase, he should be able to find the treasure marked on the treasure map C the Eye of the Fire God. As Song Jians figure disappeared into the cave, the fish-headed monsters and water elementals that had been chasing him lost track of him. After searching for a while, they dispersed. When the fish-headed monsters ran from Wetland Park to search for supplies, they alarmed many players. Some high-level players, hearing about the fish-headed monsters movements, not only didnt flee, but instead rushed towards the Level-io monster area. When they arrived in the nearby area, they received the same regional plot mission as Song Jian and began to form teams to hunt down these monsters. Just as they were enthusiastically hunting the fish-headed monsters, it seemed as if all the fish-headed monsters suddenly received a message, and they hurried back along the same path, heading towards Wetland Park. System: A player triggered a special plot, unlocking the plot Guarding the Base. Nearby players can choose to accept the plot mission Subjugation of Fish-Headed Monsters. Complete the mission and receive generous rewards and war merits! Originally hunting the fish-headed monsters, the nearby players were instantly excited, as they rarely encountered other side missions or plot missions besides the main mission. The reason they came to this Level-io monster area was because a regional mission had appeared. They knew that the more missions they completed, the faster their Vitality Points would recover when they received main mission rewards. This was the divine skill to ensure that they would survive the next time they entered the game. Who is so powerful that they can trigger a plot? What does this mean? The fish-headed monsters have run away, and I still have more than 20 fish-headed monsters left to complete my regional mission. What am I supposed to do now? Wetland Park? Where is that? Oh, a Level-15 monster area. How are we supposed to handle that? Its already difficult to fight in this Level-10 monster area. Level-15 is going to be deadly! Who can tell me what the use of war merits is? Whichever big shot triggered this plot, couldnt it have been half an hour later? Speaking of which, do you get extra rewards for triggering a plot? Does anyone know who triggered this plot? This sudden system message instantly caught the attention of all the players nearby. It was the first time theyd seen someone trigger a game plot, and they were immediately curious about the persons identity. Some even wanted to find the player and kill him to take his place, as being able to trigger a plot would surely yield a large number of extra rewards. In comparison to ordinary players, those who had already formed war alliances were even more excited. Only they knew the use of war merits C its a great thing to upgrade the war alliance level and purchase special items at the war alliance shop. Its much harder to obtain than Doomsday Coins. Apart from completing occasional extermination missions in the War Alliance, there was no other way to obtain war merits. Our war alliance is only 300 war merits away from being promoted to Level 2. We cant miss this plot mission. Everyone goes and tries to obtain more war merits! I already have my eyes on that Level-io silver-quality dagger in the war alliance shop. Ill take part in this plot mission for sure. After completing it, Ill have enough war merits to buy that dagger! Lets go, lets go. Wetland Park isnt close to us. We have to hurry over, otherwise, we wont even get a sip of the soup. This plot mission triggered by Song Jian practically alarmed half the players in Doomsday City. All players with a level above 10 flocked towards Wetland Park, leaving those who hadnt even chosen their professions behind, staring enviously at them. After all, that was a Level-15 monster area, and going there without a certain level of strength was simply seeking death; At this moment, Song Jian, who had invaded the fish-headed monsters HQ. and triggered the plot mission, was still slowly descending the staircase. The underground staircase was spiral-shaped, with mysterious Magic Runes depicted on the rocks on both sides. These Magic Runes glowed, illuminating the entire staircase. The narrow and long staircase was thankfully devoid of monster guards. Song Jian spent more than half an hour before finally reaching the bottom of the staircase and entering a spacious hall. The hall was about the size of a football field, surrounded by raging flames. The walls were carved with many paintings and strange characters. Numerous pillars stood on the ground, emitting a dark red glow. The entire hall resembled the Athenian Temple in the real world, with a rough architectural style, full of an ancient, barbaric atmosphere. At the depths of the hall, there was a brick-built altar, on which a golden treasure chest was placed. Flanking the altar, there were two massive knight statues wielding giant swords and wearing heavy armor, seemingly guarding the treasure chest. Is this the treasure marked in the treasure map? Song Jians eyes were fixed on the treasure chest on the altar: The Eye of the Fire God should be in this chest. It must be the most precious treasure inside, otherwise, it wouldnt have been marked in the treasure map. Song Jian walked towards the altar, his target being the golden treasure chest on top. This was the second golden treasure chest he had ever seen, and the Eye of the Fire God, according to his guess, must be a gold-quality item like the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. At this stage, players obtaining a blue-quality item were already incredible, and most players had not even seen a golden item. As Song Jian stepped onto the altar, he felt a cold chill, as if someone was looking at him with murderous eyes. This chill came from the huge statues wielding swords and guarding the altar on both sides. These two statues must be the guardians of the treasure chest. If 1 touch the chest, will they come to life and chase me? Song Jian hesitated for a moment. However, after only giving it some thought, he gritted his teeth and continued walking towards the top of the altar. This was a gold-quality item, and it was worth talcing some risks for it. Soon, Song Jian reached the top of the altar and slowly opened the golden treasure chest in front of him. Suddenly, a dazzling golden light burst from the chest, illuminating the entire hall. After that, the golden light retreated into the chest, and three items lay quietly inside. Song Jian didnt hesitate and quickly collected all three items. The first item to catch his attention was a ring emitting a faint golden glow. Made of crimson gold, the ring had a cats eye-like gem embedded in its band. Fluid colors swirled within the golden iris, making it look as if a real eye was staring at Song Jian. Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Chapter 290: Auction House Chapter 290: Chapter 290: Auction House Translator: 549690339 | The Ring of Fire Gods Eye (Golden, Damaged), Ring, guaranteed drop upon death. Equipped, it increases damage by 15%; comes with the Fire God Shield, reflecting 30% melee damage. Special Effect 1: Grants permanent immunity against being slowed or frozen by ice-based damage. Special Effect 2: Occasionally triggers Wrath of the Fire God when dealing damage to a target, dealing an additional 300 points of fire damage; this effect can only occur once within a 30-second duration. Requirement: Level 1; Can it be taken out of the game: No. Item description: This item was the favorite possession of the Fire God, Hephaestus. Due to the fall of the Fire God, the item lost its godly status and became damaged, decreasing its value. However, if, one day, you manage to obtain the godly status of Hephaestus, you can repair this item back to its divine origin. Damaged gold grade? Divine artifact? Song Jian couldnt help but break into a smile of delight on his face; this item had the potential to turn into the divine artifacts. Players can only wear two rings at the same time, one on the left hand and one on the right; Song Jian currently wears the Ring of Storage and the Ring of Strength. However, he was able to use the Ring of Storage to expand his baggage section immediately, as he had not found any other rings before and had been carrying the Ring of Storage with him all the time to get a few more storage boxes. Now that he had the Eye of the Fire God, he naturally expanded the baggage section directly using the Ring of Storage. After clicking Use, the Storage Ring turned into a ray of blue light and directly integrated into the baggage area. Soon, the storage section, which had only sixteen spaces, quickly turned into a storage area with twenty spaces. Song Jian equipped the Eye of the Fire God instantly. All of a sudden, a warmth flowed out of the ring and surged through his entire body. After using the Ring of Storage, although the number of storage boxes decreased by a few, for Song Jian, who had just obtained a golden grade ring, the loss was still within the expected range. After putting on the Eye of the Fire God, Song Jian turned his attention to the two remaining items. These remaining two items were a small, deep-red, triangular flag and a Town Return Scroll. The red triangular flag, named Damaged Flag of the Fire God, is a white-grade item. When equipped, it can summon two fire elemental elves of the same level as the user to assist in combat every half an hour. The strength of these two fire elemental elves increases as the user levels up. If killed, they can only be re-summoned after a period of twelve hours. The remaining Town Return Scroll was something Song Jian had seen in the hands of the goblin merchant Canaan before. It was a life-saving artifact that, when torn in a dangerous situation, could directly return the user to a previously set safe place. This is really good. As expected of a treasure map, the rewards are indeed very generous! Song Jian looked at the Flag of the Fire God and the Town Return Scroll in his baggage section and was very satisfied. Just then, the statues guarding both sides of him suddenly started to shake. The rock shells on their surfaces shattered instantly, with their eyes glowing a bright red, locking onto Song Jian. Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting these two statues to actually move. He was already surrounded by fish-headed monsters and water elementals outside the cave, making it impossible to leave. Now, he was being hunted down by these two statues, with nowhere to run. It seemed like he was in a hopeless situation. Just then, Song Jian quickly drew a Town Return Scroll from his baggage section and tore it apart. Instantly, magic runes engulfed him entirely, turning into a white light and disappearing from the spot. The Town Return Scroll was arguably the safest life-saving artifact, only that it was far too scarce. Even among the players, its existence was mostly just rumors and none could truly own it, especially when the players only had one life in this game C the preciousness of the Town Return Scroll had been significantly elevated, and it was even comparable to a top-tier silver equipment. It was not easy for Song Jian to use this Town Return Scroll here without hesitation; just a slight regret would not have allowed him to use this Town Return Scroll. Right when Song Jian disappeared into the white light, the two statues on both sides brandished their massive swords at the altar, smashing it into a pile of rubble. At this time, players over level ten were rushing towards the Wetland Park, including some guild players with their guilds insignia, making them distinct from the ordinary loner players. However, Song Jian, the trigger of this storyline mission, had returned to his own Manor Castle. Since he hadnt set a safe return point, the system defaulted to using the Town Return Scroll and brought him back to his safe house. Feeling that Song Jian had returned, the butler George hurried over. Honorable Lord, 1 have a few matters to report to you! said George respectfully. What is it? George, as long as it is related to our domain, you can make decisions on your own. As I recall, Ive given you this authority before. Song Jian sat in a rocking chair and slowly closed his eyes. Being chased by a large group of fish-headed monsters and water elementals in the Jinyang Lake earlier had kept Song Jians nerves on edge, and any moment of carelessness could have easily cost him his life. Now he could finally relax and take a breather. Actually, my lord, our domain has been developing quite well recently. There are some things I need to report to you! George replied respectfully: The shops we built recently have started to make a profit. Over the past few days, weve earned 130 Doomsday Coins, but weve also spent 67 on buying food and 23 on buying seeds and other materials. Before George could finish, he was cut off by Song Jian, who waved his hand and said: George, you dont have to report such things to me. As long as the balance of income and expenditure can be achieved, thats enough. If there is a shortage of money, just ask me. In the future, you should take more care of the development of our domain. Also, if Dr. Ebsiting has any demands, they must be met promptly. If you cant meet them, remember to report to me. Song Jian waved his hand, ready to dismiss George, but George hesitated for a moment before continuing: Mylord, recently, some Gods Chosen have begun to build safe houses around our domain. This will affect our expansion plans in the future. Are there any with substantial abilities? Song Jian asked casually. We havent discovered any as of yet. Then continue the plan, and notify them to surrender when the time comes. If they refuse, wipe them out! Song Jian sneered. Yes, Mylord! George nodded, and continued, Theres a strange building that has appeared about ten kilometers away from our domain. According to the Gods Chosen, its called Auction House. 1 think this news might be useful to my lord. Auction House? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he quickly sat up from the rocking chair. Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: Chapter 291: Self-destructing Robot Chapter 291: Chapter 291: Self-destructing Robot Translator: 549690339 The Auction House, an addition from this game update, was designed exclusively for players. Before players, also known as Gods chosen ones as per the games NPCs, appeared, there were no auction houses in rhe entire game world. The Auction House is a convenient place where players can post items they no longer need. All players in Doomsday City can see these items; this is much more convenient than previous street vending. However, selling items in the Auction House incurs a 5% listing fee, so the prices of the items listed are generally quite high. Upon hearing the term Auction House) Song Jian became greatly interested. He could sell items to NPCs in various locations via the radio station, but this was highly inconvenient as it incurs hefty postage fees. It wasnt nearly as convenient as the Auction House. With this in mind, Song Jian couldnt sit still. He immediately stood up, got on his motorbike, and sped off toward the Auction House. Arriving at the Auction House, Song Jian found it to be a place similar to a Doomsday Supermarket. The surrounding area was quite empty, no monsters dared to approach this place, the area within a five-hundred-meter radius was devoid of danger. Inside the Auction House, Song Jian realized many items were listed by anonymous11 sellers. It seemed many didnt want others to know what items they had put up for sale. The Doomsday City game had been opened for some time now, and players had accumulated a lot of Doomsday Coins. Some war leagues had even collected a considerable amount of funds. Through the Auction House, the prices of everything were gradually returning to normal instead of being undervalued like before. if players were to vend like before, not only would the customer base be narrow, but they would also easily attract unwanted attention. This led to many players keeping high-quality equipment, they couldnt use, in their storage instead of selling them. After browsing the items available in the Auction House (none of which were cheap), Song Jians original plan to buy low and sell high through the radio station was shattered. Song Jian listed all the items he didnt need in his storage and then began searching for the items he did need. He was on the lookout for new equipment and skills. Soon enough, Song Jian found a diagram for engineering machinery. The starting price was 300 Doomsday Coins and had risen to 370. The buyout price was just 500 coins, and without hesitation, Song Jian bought it at this price. Engineering Blueprint: Self-destructing Robot; Use this to learn how to create the Self-destructing Robot. Usage requirement: Engineering Level 1. Self-destructing Robot: Once a target is locked, the robot will automatically initiate a suicidal attack, causing 250 points of explosion damage. The robots defense rate is 100 points, and it will automatically explode once it reaches zero! After directly buying the blueprint, it immediately appeared in Song Jians inventory. As he was about to put it to use, he remembered Dr. Ebsiting. Maybe he needed this blueprint more, and anything that needed to be crafted in the future could just be handed to him. As a leader, 1 should focus more on other things. I can delegate things like siege machinery and medicine production to my followers! Song Jian thought to himself. However, he soon realized that skills like the Medicine Gathering Skill and Mining Skill still needed to be leveled up to ensure he could gather materials efficiently when needed. He kept the two lists Dr. Ebsiting needed in his inventory, so that he would be able to collect the items as soon as he came across them. He put the blueprint back into his inventory and continued searching in the Auction House. Soon, Song Jian found two swordsmanship manuals. Both were low-grade quality and extremely overpriced, with only a few bidding on them. Sweeping Sword Style (Active), level 1. Skill effect: Causes 110% basic physical damage to the target after use. This skill can be released three times in a row, with damage to the target increased by 10% each time. Cooldown: 60 seconds; Equipment requirement: Sword. Sword Shadow Step (Active), level 1. Skill effect: After use, users transform into a shadow, with a 30% increase in movement speed and a 50% chance to dodge ranged damage. Duration: 7 seconds; Cooldown: 3 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points. Equipment requirement: Sword.11 These two skills were both applicable to his Main Quest, and were fortuitous finds for Song Jian. Song Jians Main Quest was currently 90% complete as he already had nine swordmanship skills, and he only needed one more to complete the Main Quest. However, after the update, whether he completed the Main Quest or not, he could freely exit the game, and the in-game time passed at a certain ratio to real-world time. Eight hours in the real world equated to one month in the game world. Only eleven days had passed in the game, and there was still plenty of time left for Song Jian to find the last swordmanship skill. And with these two new skills mastered, Song Jians strength had increased, making it easier to deal with level fifteen monsters. After spending more than an hour in the Auction House without finding any more needs, Song Jian shook his head and returned to his Manor Castle. He pushed open the door to the Sub-castle and quickly walked into Dr. Eb sitings laboratory. The doctor was conducting an experiment that Song Jian couldnt understand and looked very focused. After a long time, there was a soft shattering sound from the experiment table. Dr. Ebsiting took a deep breath, grabbed a few biscuits from near the table, stuffed them into his mouth, and lay down on a chair, resting with closed eyes. It seemed the experiment had failed and Dr. Ebsiting wasnt in a good mood. Doctor, Id like to give you a present. 1 hope you will like it! Song Jian carefully walked up to the doctor, took out the machinery blueprint and handed it to him. Dr. Ebsiting managed to swallow the biscuits with difficulty and glanced at the blueprint in Song Jians hand. Self-destructing Robot? 1 lost interest in this primitive toy when I was nine1 Dr. Ebsiting commented coldly, then closed his eyes to rest and cogitate again. Song Jians hand holding the blueprint froze instantly. He hadnt expected this outcome. How silly of me! Hes a Master Level character, how could he be interested in such a basic blueprint? Song Jian chastised himself. But does this mean he wont make any low-level items for me in the future? A thought suddenly popped into Song Jians mind. With his abilities now, the materials he requires for crafting will surely be of high-grade just like those two lists he gave me, still untouched in my inventory. But he refuses to craft the easy-to-collect low-grade goods. So, whats his use to me currently? Song Jian scowled at Dr. Ebsiting, his face turning grim. Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Chapter 292 Help Chapter 292: Chapter 292 Help Translator: 549690339 Song Jian originally thought he would no longer have to craft engineering instruments and had even prepared to find other trade masters like Pharmacy Master, Forging Master, etc., to become his Followers. However, judging from Dr. Ebsitings attitude, the Blueprint for Self-Destructing Robots in Song Jians hands had no allure for him. For a Master Level figure like Dr. Ebsiting, he was not interested in crafting such low-level siege weapons. Here came the problem, Song Jian had no idea where to collect the materials for advanced items, and while the materials for these low-level items were easy to collect, Dr. Ebsiting didnt want to make them. So, what now? Well, there was nothing to it. He would just have to rely on himself and make do! Song Jian, with no other choice, had to learn the blueprint for the self-destructing robot himself. Making these robots was much easier than crafting T-11 High Explosive Grenades, though they caused less damage. However, in terms of cost-effectiveness, the robots were better. To construct a self-destruction robot, it required 5 pieces of standard iron ore, 3 batches of gunpowder, and 1 piece of magic stone. Making gunpowder required saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. Both the standard iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur could be collected in ore mines, while charcoal came from refining standard lumber, and a magic stone had to be purchased at the system shop. Even if Song Jian didnt gather it himself, he could buy standard lumber from other players. When common players first get into the game, the quickest way to make money is to gather lumber and stone to sell. Some even bear the pain of gathering with their bare hands, so there is a large quantity of wood and stone available at relatively low prices. But there wasnt so much of the iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur needed from the mines available. While there were job-class players above level 10 willing to search for and collect ores in the dangerous subway stations, only the boldest dare to go, and there were still not enough ores to go around despite the high demand, keeping prices high. Could it be that Ill have to spend some time as a miner, gathering ores? Song Jian asked himself as he assessed the situation. Just as Song Jian was wondering whether to go mining, he suddenly received a system alert: System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 483 doomsday coins. System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 398 doomsday coins. Song Jian had thrown all the more than twenty bottles of Gene Modification Liquid he got from the Zeus Shield Company into the auction house, and to his surprise, they sold out in no time. Although they all have the same name, these Gene Modification Liquids have different properties. Some increase strength, others agility, or endurance, and others offered additional properties like improving vitality recovery or night vision. Hence, they were in high demand. Despite the side effects, not many players or monsters could carry out psychic attacks at this point, so many players are willing to overlook the lowered psychic resistance side-effect. Its worth noting that these could increase personal attributes by two or even three points, which was similar to the Attribute Fruits. At present, a single Attribute Fruit could sell for over a thousand doomsday coins but was hard to come by, so these Gene Modification Liquids quickly became hot commodities as soon as they appeared on the market. The revenue of ten thousand Doomsday Coins in a flash made Song Jian somewhat wistful. He began to wonder where the monsters in the Zeus Shield Tower had gone. If he could wipe out all of them, maybe it would mean tens of thousands more Doomsday Coins in the bank. With this revenue, Song Jians Doomsday Coin count had risen above fifteen thousand, enough to make him something of a minor tycoon with every step he took now filled with confidence. Most common players, even if they constantly economized and hoarded Doomsday Coins, probably only had two or three thousand at most. Many more lived hand to mouth, with less than a hundred coins to their names. Even some of the smaller Guilds had less capital than Song Jian. Just then, Song Jian received a message from Li Keer. He hadnt heard from the girl in quite a while and was curious how she was doing, whether she had found a job, and what her current level was. Keer, do you need something? Song Jian opened a private chat channel and asked. Brother Jian, come to Song Gong River quickly. There is a Rock BOSS here and its tough. I cant beat it on my own, come help me! came Li Keers alarmed exclamation and some intense fighting sounds over the private chat channel. Song Gong River? Send me your exact location, Im on my way! replied Song Jian, his eyebrows knitted in concentration. Li Keer sent the coordinates to Song Jian who saw that it was located only about six kilometers away from his Manor Castle. Dont panic, hold out a little longer, Ill be there soon! Song Jian hung up the call, summoned his motorcycle and set off towards the coordinates Li Keer had sent him. As he left his territory, Song Jian noticed a new structure rising on his land: a tall chimney billowing out thick smoke. Half of the building was a huge furnace with NPC employees constantly feeding fuel into it. Before long the furnace was roaring to life. Is this a Forging Room? Song Jian, squinting, identified this distinctly odd structure. If a player chooses to learn the Forging Trade, they would need a Forging Room to create items and improve their forging skills. However, building your own Forging Room was not an easy task. It was not just expensive, but the land it occupied rivaled that of a safe house, so few players could afford to build their own Forging Rooms. As such, the solution for many was to rent. George, the butler, saw an opportunity here and decided to invest in building a Forging Room on Song Jians territory to rent out to other players for a profit. Song Jian had pretty much handed over all the management of his territory to his Housekeeper, George. He didnt feel he had the talent or the capability to manage it as well as the NPC, who had shown utter loyalty since he got him. They had even achieved a Great Trust intimacy level, just one level short of Adoration. Therefore, Song Jian was very comfortable entrusting George with the management. Song Gong River was a level 15 monster zone. It was not far away and took Song Jian just a little over ten minutes to arrive by motorbike. At this point, by the riverbank, a creature covered in a thickly armored shell C resembling a giant turtle was engaged in an intense fight with Li Keer. Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast Chapter 293: Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast Translator: 549690339 | The Song Gong River cut across the entire Doomsday City with many monsters lurking along its shore. Li Keer currently stood in the area where the level 15 monster Mutant Rock Tortoise resided. Though the Mutant Rock Tortoise had high defenses, it moved slowly, making it an ideal target for a ranged fighter like Li Keer to kite around. At this time, Li Keer, donned in vine armor and wielding an even more exquisite looking silver crossbow, left a beautiful trail of scattered silver lights in her wake as she moved. Keer! Song Jian shouted from afar. By now, Li Keer had completed her main job quest, but Song Jian still couldnt figure out what job she had become. He guessed she was some kind of ranged fighter, perhaps an archer. Little Brother Song Jian, hurry over! This giant tortoise is so tough. Ive been hitting it for over half an hour! Li Keer brightened noticeably at the sight of Song Jian, a radiant smile plastering her face. Without wasting any time, Song Jian tightly gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the level 15 elite BOSS, the Mutant RockTortoise Beast. Broken Wing Dance! In a dazzling flash, Song Jian sprinted forward and brutally hacked at the Mutant Rock Tortoise with his blood-red longsword. -45 -48 A pair of damage figures, both below fifty, popped up over the Rock Tortoises head. Caught off guard, Song Jian looked on, slightly baffled. His current attacks C even on a 20-level lord-level BOSS in Jinyang Lake C should yield higher damage than this. Launching the third strike of Broken Wing Dance, Song Jian vaulted high into the air to deliver a fierce chop onto the Mutant Rock Tortoise Beast; Boom! A powerful wave of energy erupted from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. However, the beast was hardly affected. Far from being lifted off the ground, the tortoises massive limbs didnt even shift. This giant tortoise is really tough to crack! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Yeah, its super tough. Otherwise, I wouldnt have bothered you, Little Brother Song Jian! Li Keer responded vigorously with an adorable nod. Despicable humans! The Rock Tortoise Beast roared in fury, stomping on the ground and sending a ripple of energy wave in all directions, causing the earth to ripple like water and send up waves of dust. With a powerful leap, Song Jian flung a Weakness Potion at the Rock Tortoise Beast while in mid-air. The beast had formidable defenses, but the Weakness Potion could reduce them by 35%- It was the perfect tool against high-defense monsters. Bang! The potion shattered beneath the Rock Tortoise Beast, shrouding the mountain-sized beast in a grey mist before slowly dissipating, leaving a grey hue on its body. Whoa! With a startled exclamation, Li Keer lost her footing and was thrown into the air. Seeing this, Song Jian expedited his attacks, intending to divert the tortoises aggression from Keer to himself. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian threw all his skills at the Rocky Tortoise Beast in one fell swoop, causing an instantaneous explosion of damage. The beast, which had just lunged at Li Keer, suddenly paused. Its eyes glowed blood red, and it turned its head, roaring at Song Jian. Boom, boom, booin Like a heavily armoured truck, the Rocky Tortoise Beast charged towards Song Jian. The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique remained unabated. Even though it didnt cause the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast to writhe in pain like those mentally deficient genetic zombies, it caused the beast to completely lose its sanity, becoming even more violent and wanting to tear the annoying human in front of it into pieces. The Rocky Tortoise Beast rushed up to Song Jian, raising its mound-sized forelimb, and stomped heavily towards him. Having been through so many fights, Song Jian wasnt disturbed in the face of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beasts assault. With a thought, he immediately displayed the Sword Shadow Step, swiftly moving to the side of the Rocky Tortoise Beast, evading its tramping attack. He wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and frantically hacked at the BOSS. Equally not to be outdone, Li Keer swiftly got up after landing, aimed at the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast, and also began a full firepower attack. Various kinds of translucent crossbow bolts, each carrying different types of energies, were fired one after another at the beast. They were so fast that they appeared as a thin continuous line. Time passed quickly. Song Jian fought while constantly drawing the Rocky Tortoise Beasts ire, continually avoiding its attacks. On the other hand, Li Keer focused on aggressive, carefree offence. Half an hour later, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had dropped by one-fifth. To Song Jians annoyance, the recovery rate of this Level 15 elite BOSSS Vitality Points was not slow. Its Vitality Points recovered by eighty or ninety points every few seconds. If the damage wasnt sufficient, it would not even be able to surpass the BOSSS restoration rate, let alone defeat the BOSS. Compared to other ordinary elite bosses, the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast could recover more than seven hundred Vitality Points a minute, essentially negating the damage of two or three of Song Jians skill attacks. If it werent for the potent Weakness Potion, they would probably have been unable to drain even one-fifth of its Vitality Points in half an hour. After fighting with high efficiency for more than half an hour, a trace of fatigue appeared on Song Jians face. At this moment, he had to avoid continuously not only to dodge but also launch frantic attacks. The high-intensity battle was quite draining, and if he wasnt careful, he could be attacked by the BOSS. Time passed by every second, and the Vitality Points of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast slowly decreased. Now that they had gotten used to its rhythm of attack, killing it was just a matter of time. Little Cheap Brother, Im almost out of Spirit Points! Li Keer suddenly shouted from afar. Having been fighting for over an hour, Song Jian recognised that this was a war of attrition. So, he had very strictly controlled his spirit consumption. But now he was left with less than a third of his Spirit Points, not even enough to cast Eye Killing. Considering that Li Keer had managed to hold out until now, Song Jian was feeling quite pleased already. Then keep attacking it normally! Song Jian replied, simultaneously summoning the Black Dragon Hatchling with a wave of his hand. Although Li Keers normal attack damage was not bad, it was of no use against this massive Rocky Tortoise Beast. Each attack could only inflict a few tens of points of damage C even the BOSSS self-healing speed was faster than this. The difference was even more stark without Song Jians assistance. When the Black Dragon Hatchling appeared, it let out a dragons roar, but the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast appeared to completely ignore its Dragon Might. Its attacks did not weaken in the least, which made the Black Dragon Hatchling quite furious. Dont you even respect me, a high-level beast?! The Black Dragon Hatchling blew a breath of hot Dragon Breath at the mutated Rocky Tortoise, but it was blocked by its heavy rock shell, leaving only a burnt trace. However, the real damage inflicted was very limited. At this moment, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had fallen by two- fifths, almost half. Suddenly, it took a deep breath and let out an angry roar. In the circle with a radius of around ten meters around its body, basketball-sized rocks appeared in the air. The surface of these rocks was burning with raging flames. At the Beasts roar, these hundred fiery rocks, like a meteor rain, heavily dropped to the ground, leaving a long tail flame. Damn it, such a terrifying group attack skill? Song Jians face changed drastically, unable to flee from the attack range, he could only resist it. For a time, explosions echoed around, engulfing Song Jian entirely. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: Chapter 294: Upgrade Chapter 294: Chapter 294: Upgrade Translator: 549690339 | Faced with the sudden onslaught from the BOSS, Li Keers face changed dramatically. She was six or seven metres away from the BOSS when she detected something was wrong and immediately used a skill resembling teleportation to quickly escape the attack range. However, Song Jian wasnt as fortunate. By the time Li Keer reacted, Song Jian was already swallowed by an explosion. Little Brother Jian Li Keer was scared out of her wits, standing paralyzed in place, even forgetting to attack. Pfft, pfft~ Song Jian ran out from the smoke and dust, his face covered in soot, looking totally dishevelled. That previous big move had resulted in him getting hit by at least three burning rocks; his Vitality Points lost more than half instantly. If it werent for his current high Vitality Points, he might have been killed in one strike. After the big move, Song Jian still had an adverse Burned status, losing thirteen Vitality Points per second for eight seconds. Is the release speed of this big move so fast that it doesnt even give me time to respond? Song Jian couldnt help but quip. If there was a team, one move would wipe out more than half of us. After releasing the big move, the mutated tortoise beast looked visibly tired. It curled up its four limbs and lay down by the river bank, partially exposing its head. Song Jians eyes brightened and he rushed over without waiting for his Vitality Points to fully recover. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Broken Wing Dance! In an instant, the BOSS had several damage numbers of over a hundred floating above its head, and Fatigue Status appeared in its status bar. Keer, attack quickly! Seeing Li Keer in a daze at the side, Song Jian quickly called out to her. Okay, alright! Li Keer also had a look of shock on her face. She hadnt expected that the previous big move had no effect on Song Jian. Instead, it made him more aggressive and his damage had greatly increased. At that moment, a massive projection of a Desert Scorpion Beast appeared out of thin air and joined the attacking team. Under the onslaught of the team, by the time the BOSSS fatigue state ended, its Vitality Points had already dropped to one third. This fatigue state had at least saved Song Jian half an hours worth of attack time. The ensuing fight reverted back to the previous state of slowly whittling down the opponents Vitality Points. Song Jian had to carefully allocate his skill damage to counter the BOSSS Vitality recovery speed while also being alert for another big move by the BOSS. The Desert Scorpion Beast projection had disappeared and wouldnt reappear in a short time, which greatly reduced Song Jians damage. Song Jian was reluctant to haphazardly use Sword Shadow Step and was always ready to release Immortal Sword Body. The previous big move didnt cause critical hits, but if three critical hits had occurred in one go, it would have directly killed Song Jian. Although the probability was low, he had to remain vigilant. The Weakness Potion was used up quickly, already ten-plus bottles gone since the start. Without the defense reduction from the Weakness Potion, fighting the BOSS would have been even more difficult. When the BOSSS Vitality Points dropped to 15%, it finally launched another big move. This time, Song Jian released Sword Shadow Step and Immortal Sword Body. He charged at the mutated tortoise beast, amidst the falling burning rocks. Hearts Eye! Song Jians eyes sparkled. A giant crimson crosshair continuously scanned the body of the mutated tortoise beast. In no time at all, the crosshair stopped at the beasts left eye, its only weak spot. Sword Finger! Taking advantage of the roaring sound and the spreading smoke and dust, Song Jian withstood several burning rocks, rushed up to the front of the tortoise beast, and stabbed forward with his left index finger. A three-metre-long silver Sword Qi emitted dazzling light, shining brightly even in the smoke and dust. Pff- The dazzling Sword Qi pierced into the left eye of the tortoise beast. Blood sprayed out and a critical hit damage number of over three hundred floated up from the top of the beasts head. Roar~ The tortoise beast let out a crazed roar and raised its head as if preparing another skill. Foot Kick! Song Jian kicked the rocky tortoise beast hard, and his right foot felt as if it had struck a sheet of iron, causing a piercing pain. However, this hit interrupted the rocky tortoise beasts preparation to release its skill. Its roar stopped abruptly, and at that moment, a spinning purple-black fireball fell from the sky, striking the monsters held-high head dead on. Bang! The purple-black fireball exploded on its head in an instant, a wave of purple-black flames engulfed the rocky tortoise beasts massive body. Roar! A young black dragon let out a high roar, a hint of fatigue appearing on its face. Flapping its wings, it flew to Song Jians side. Song Jians attack didnt stop, he directly activated the Rapid Sword skill, drastically increasing his attack speed. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand left a trail of dark red streaks in the air, slashing fiercely onto the rocky tortoise beast. Fast, fast, fast! Song Jians attack speed seemed to break through the sky, even creating illusions in his swing. Taking advantage of the BOSSS fatigue status, he crazily output all his skills, dumping all of them onto the BOSS. -89 -96 -102 A string of damage numbers sprang from the BOSSS head. The mutated rocky tortoise beast, having fallen into a state of fatigue, seemed to sense its imminent death. Panic flashed in its eyes, but at this point, it couldnt move at all and could only passively receive a lot of damage. 3,2,1 The fatigue state ended, and the mutated rocky tortoise beast suddenly stood up, glared fiercely at Song Jian, and headed towards the Song Gong River. Shoot, its trying to run! Song Jian was alarmed and quickly checked his status. At this time, his spirit points had just recovered to 54%. Without wasting any more time, Song Jian immediately used the Eye-beam Kill! His vertical pupil opened, and a silver beam burst out, hitting the mutated rocky tortoise beast in the blink of an eye; Boom, boom, boom A series of explosions sounded on the rocky tortoise beasts body. Huge chunks of rock fell from it. Finally, with a miserable cry, it fell down on the ground, not even six meters away from the Song Gong River, turning into a pile of giant rubble. A golden light burst from the young black dragon, theexperience gained from defeating the rocky tortoise beast helped it level up, turning it into a level ten elite BOSS. The leveled-up black dragon let out an excited roar and even without Song Jians command, it entered the pet space by itself and started sleeping deeply. Song Jian was surprised and immediately checked the pets attributes. Finding no anomalies except for the deep sleep, he let out a sigh of relief and closed the pet interface. The experience from a level fifteen elite BOSS was plentiful, but not enough for Song Jian to level up again, it only increased his experience bar by 8%. Thats amazing, Brother Jian is amazing! Li Keer exclaimed excitedly and ran towards Song Jian. Song Jian smiled faintly, resisting the fatigue, he pulled Li Keer and walked towards the rocky tortoise beast; Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Mineral Seed Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Mineral Seed Translator: 549690339 Having defeated the enormous Rock Turtle Beast BOSS, Song Jian began to search through the pile of rubble. Although this Rock Turtle Beast BOSS was only a level 15 elite, its power was comparable to a level 20 elite BOSS. Even a well-organized team would struggle to kill it without strong DPS and an MT to hold its aggro. They might even end up exhausting their supplies and getting wiped out. Therefore, the items dropped by this BOSS would surely be much better than those of an ordinary level 15 elite BOSS; Song Jian was quite looking forward to it. Wow, not bad! It actually dropped a silver-quality shield! This can definitely be sold for a high price. Those warring alliances might even fight each other bloody over it, Song Jians eyes sparkled with delight. Rock Turtle Shield (Silver), Shield, Equip effect: Defense +10, defense rate +34%, strength +2, constitution +3, vitality points +200. Special effect: Boulder Fortitude (active), instant cast, increases self-defense by 30 after activation, reduces 25% of attack damage, reflects 10% of melee damage, self-immobility for 5 seconds; Equip requirement: 10 points in strength; Equip level: 15; Can be removed from the game: No Even among silver equipment, such stats were considered exceptional. Equipping it greatly increased ones defense, and vitality points were boosted by 260. Most level 10 players probably didnt even have that many vitality points. As for the 10 points in strength required, that should be easy for anyone in a close range defense profession to meet. As strength and constitution were core stats for them, they would spare no expense in increasing them. Apart from the shield, the BOSS also dropped a pet egg, a few pieces of dark iron ore, and an oblong grey stone the size of a fist, pulsating like a heart. Pet Egg C Rock Turtle Beast, after hatching, a level 1 elite Rock Turtle Beast pet will be obtained. Vitality 500/500, spirit points: 100/100, characteristics: ultra-defense, ultra-recovery, skills: taunt, reflect damage; pet description: this pet carries a trace of Black Tortoise bloodline, immune to intimidation from all creatures, purification of the bloodline can enable the pet to evolve. This pet egg is nice; a Rock Turtle Beast is a natural MT! Song Jian said, surprised. Turning to Li Keer, he asked, Keer, youre a long-range profession player. With this pet to tank for you, itll be much easier for you to level up. Do you want it? Li Keer frowned slightly, glancing at the BOSS that was now a pile of rubble and the dusty pet egg in Song Jians hand. After hesitating for a while, she finally nodded and reluctantly took the pet egg. Hatch! Li Keer immediately hatched the pet egg. A burst of light radiated from the pet egg, and more light shot out from within. In no time, countless rays of light enveloped the entire pet egg. With a crack, a mini-rock turtle appeared in Li Keers palm. Its so ugly! Li Keer complained. Take good care of it. Its a pet with a Black Tortoise bloodline. It might evolve into a divine beast someday! Song Jian consoled. Little Purple, come out and meet your new buddy! Li Keer raised her hand, and a jade-purple pet appeared above her head. This pet was Li Keers first, and it used to be the size of a palm. Now, it had grown to the size of a soccer ball and reached level 10. Unfortunately, although it looked pretty, it was just an ordinary quality pet, incomparable to the elite BOSS born Rock Turtle Beast pet. However, it was clear that Li Keer favored Little Purple over the Rock Turtle. The small Rock Turtle scrambled restlessly on Li Keers hands, making weak cries towards her. Li Keer seemed quite experienced, quickly taking out a finger-thick strip of meat from her inventory and holding it to the Rock Turtle Beasts mouth. The Rock Turtle Beast swallowed it in one bite. After several pieces of meat were fed to it, the Rock Turtle Beast warmed up to Li Keer and kept rubbing its head against her palm. Hehe, tickles! Li Keer laughed, then put the Rock Turtle Beast on the ground. The palm-sized Rock Turtle closely followed her, looking fearful and pitiful. Song Jian smiled faintly, his gaze falling on the remaining ore and the stone that resembled a beating heart. The ore was ordinary dark iron ore, a type of forging material that could also be used in the manufacture of engineering instruments. However, the pulsating stone seemed peculiar. Mineral Seed (Special), can be planted; Use effect: plant this item in the Spirit Field, and theres an 85% chance of harvesting 10 random 1st to 3rd rank ores, a 50% chance of harvesting 3rd to 5th rank ores, a 30% chance of harvesting 6th to 7th rank ores, a 10% chance of harvesting an 8th rank ore, and a 1% chance of harvesting a 9th rank ore! Planting time: 6 hours; Planting requirement: occupies two Spirit Field spaces; Item description: This item cannot be moved after planting, and after 300 hours, it will form a small ore mother, increasing production! This thing is quite good! Though the yield is a bit low. Song Jian looked curiously at the inconspicuous Mineral Seed. With this item, it was like having a small mine! To other players, this item might seem a bit useless. Besides occupying two Spirit Field spaces, it only produces ten ores every six hours. If you were to mine ores in a mine instead, even a beginner miner could gather dozens or even hundreds of times more ores in six hours. Now, players levels are low, and they dare not venture into the subway station to mine. However, as time passes, and players levels and strength increase, allowing them to safely enter and exit subway stations, the usefulness of the Mineral Seed would decline even further. By then, it might be more beneficial to use the two Spirit Field spaces for planting other things. It still has some value at this stage; Ill take it back and plant it to give it a try! Song Jian thought to himself. Keer, Im taking this Mineral Seed! Song Jian showed her the Mineral Seed and said. Li Keer glanced at the grey Mineral Seed and waved her hand nonchalantly. Take it, take it! She looked down at the small Rock Turtle closely following her and muttered, If I had known the spoils were these dusty items, I wouldnt have come to fight this BOSS. I dont like any of them! Neither of us can use this shield, lets sell it at the auction house and split the Doomsday Coins! Song Jian glanced at the silver-quality shield and said. He estimated that the silver-quality shield would be worth at least 5,000 Doomsday Coins. If several battling alliances competed for it, it wouldnt be surprising if the price exceeded 10,000 coins. Alright, big brother Song Jian, weve finished fighting the BOSS, so Im leaving. Bye! Li Keer waved at Song Jian and then summoned a red warhorse. She rode off on the warhorse and soon disappeared from Song Jians sight. Hey, I was going to say Before Song Jian had a chance to speak, Li Keer had already run far away. Shaking his head helplessly, Song Jian collected the items and rode his motorcycle towards his Manor Castle. Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Chapter 296 Shadow District Chapter 296: Chapter 296 Shadow District Translator: 549690339 | Back at his Manor Castle, Song Jian immediately cleared two Spirit Fields and planted the Mineral Seeds, then instructed someone to guard it, collecting every six hours. Since the types of ores produced were random, although the quantities werent large, there was a great variety. Song Jian even allocated a large room to serve as a warehouse specifically for storing the ores produced by the Mineral Seeds. After setting everything in order, Song Jian went to the auction house and put his Silver quality Rock Turtle Shield up for auction, starting the bid at five thousand Doomsday Coins and a buyout price of twenty thousand Doomsday Coins. Inspecting his inventory, Song Jian saw a Damaged Fire God Battle Flag, a two-handed weapon that could summon two Fire Element Elves to assist in battle. However, the slot it occupied was already taken by the Fifth Middle School Flag he had equipped C a piece of gear that was more powerful and capable of evolution. He didnt have the heart to discard it. Considering the circumstances, it seemed that he would have to sell the Damaged Fire God Battle Flag for some Doomsday Coins instead. Just as Song Jian was about to pick up the Damaged Fire God Battle Flag to place it in the auction house, he unexpectedly received a system prompt: System: Your weapon Fifth Middle School Flag meets its evolution requirements. The system detects you have the evolutionary helper, Damaged Fire God Battle Flag. Do you want to consume the Damaged Fire God Battle Flag to evolve the Fifth Middle School Flag? It met the evolution requirements? How? What are the requirements? Song Jian was dumbfounded, not understanding what was happening. Nonetheless, he knew to evolve his School Flag so he immediately selected that option; A flash of white light, the Fire God Battle Flag disappeared from his inventory, and a layer of red flames ignited on the Fifth Middle School Flag in his equipment slot. The gear was now sealed with a progress bar beneath that would take about three hours to complete the evolution. Without the attribute bonuses from his school flag, Song Jians power took a slight hit. However, it didnt matter. In three hours, once the evolution was complete, the school flag would definitely be even more formidable. Closing his equipment window and preparing to leave, he suddenly heard a bystander exclaim, Damn, such a strong shield, and someones selling it?! Have they gone mad! What shield? Where? Let me see! Were short of a shield in our alliance C is it of Blue quality? another person promptly circled around upon hearing his words. Oh my God, its a Silver quality shield! I must notify our leader! With this shield, wouldnt the Underground Fight Clubs dungeon be a piece of cake Damn, the starting price is five thousand Doomsday Coins, and its already increased to seven thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins now, have people gone mad?! Our leader has given me an order C we must win this shield no matter what it costs. Ten thousand Doomsday Coins, hmph, lets see who dares to bid higher! Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected the auction house would go haywire over a Silver quality shield in just a few minutes. In Doomsday City, there are dozens of alliances. The price had already reached thirteen thousand Doomsday Coins within minutes. Song Jian felt a pang of regret. The buyout price he set was too low. Going by this speed, someone might really buy it out. Once an auctioned item is sold, it cannot be withdrawn. Even if Song Jian wanted to buy it back with his own money, it wouldnt be possible. He could only watch as the price of his shield steadily increased. Fortunately, when the price reached fifteen thousand Doomsday Coins, the number of bidders sharply decreased, and the increments of each bid also significantly dropped. It seemed like no result would be reached in a short while. Song Jian smirked and headed out of the auction house, setting off for the level 15 monster area to level up. Song Jian was only half a step away from level 15. The piece of leather armor in his inventory had been sitting quietly for quite some time now. He was eager and couldnt wait to put it on. In Doomsday City, there were quite a few level 15 monster zones. Song Jian chose the nearest one, the Shadow District. The Shadow District was dangerous with invisible Assassin class Zombies everywhere and it had the most roaming NPCs. Many level-i5+ professional players loved to hunt monsters here. On the one hand, they could drop an Assassin classs core Stealth Skill Book. On the other hand, they might get lucky and recruit the NPCs here as Followers. However, only those players confident in their own abilities would dare to venture mto this region. Many players would be stripped of all their belongings and equipment before getting discarded like a dead pig soon after entering the area. Song Jian chose to level up here mainly because the monsters here provided 30% more Experience Points than those of the same level in other areas, and it was the closest to the auction house. As for the monsters here being able to turn invisible, to Song Jian, who owned a Snakes Pupil auxiliary equipment, it was nothing. Song Jian went through a filthy alley and into the Shadow District. Upon entering, he couldnt help but frown. Everything in front of him made him feel like he had stepped into a slum. The area was full of decrepit old houses, sewage everywhere, and the air was filled with a faint stench. As soon as he entered, he could clearly sense several malicious gazes assessing him up and down. These gazes were filled with greed and malice, like wild animals in the dark examining their prey, making him very uncomfortable. Walking down the road, mysterious figures appeared on both sides from time to time. Some were rugged and brutal, looking like street thugs, while others were completely wrapped in black hoods, even hiding their names and attributes. Song Jian cautiously watched his surroundings, wary of every creature he could see. Just then, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine. A gust of wind came from behind his head, and a sharp blade suddenly appeared mid-air, stabbing towards Song Jians back of the head. Spinning around, he flicked his left index finger, and a silver Sword Qi emerged with a dazzling light, illuminating the dimly-lit street around him; What appeared before Song Jian was a hunched semi-transparent figure. His right hand gripped tightly onto a dagger made of bone, thrusting it towards Song Jian. Thud! The figures bone dagger had struck Song Jian in the chest, colliding against his Zombie Overlord Chestplate, emitting a metallic clang. A damage count of over thirty floated over Song Jian, while his Sword Finger had swept across the figures shoulder, leaving behind a bone-deep wound. LV15 Mad Assassin Zombie (Normal), Vitality Points: 910/1100, Spirit Points: 300/300, Specialty: Bloodlust, Skills: Stealth, Deathblow. Upon inflicting damage, the Assassin Zombie, whose figure had gradually materialized, had blood-red eyes. Its entire face twisted into a grotesque shape as it made a hoarse growl from its mouth. Looking desperate, it charged at Song Jian. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Hidden Mission Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Hidden Mission Translator: 549690339 | Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, charging towards the zombie assassin. After three moves, the floating zombie assassin roared wildly, but it was unable to control its own body. Rapid Sword! Song Jians attack speed instantly increased a lot. Even though it was just a basic attack, it created an illusion as if he was using a skill. A series of damage numbers floated up from the zombie assassins head. By the time the zombie assassins floating state ended and its body heavily fell to the ground, its vitality points had reduced to less than half. Then, before it even got up, a transparent psychic sword fiercely slashed towards it. This zombie assassin didnt even notice where the attack was coming from when it suddenly felt a sharp pain followed by the sensation as if its head was in a juicer. It immediately let out a mournful scream that made all the NPCs on the whole street shiver. Oh my, that was brutal! What did you do to that poor zombie assassin to make it scream so horribly? Several NPCs who originally poked their heads out of their doors were suddenly so scared that they shivered and immediately withdrew their heads. With a bang, they closed their doors tightly and hid inside the house, shivering with terror. For irrational monsters, the fear of the psychic sword was not weaker than gene zombies. Watching the zombie assassin rolling on the ground clutching its head, Song Jian didnt even bother using his skills and directly used basic attacks to harvest the remaining vitality points of the monster. With a clear and crisp sound, a skill stone rolled out from under the zombie assassins body. Song Jian picked it up and took a look, a smile appearing on his face. What a great start! The dropped skill stone was the core legacy skill of the assassin, Stealth. An assassin without stealth was like a tiger without claws and teeth, not even as good as a Hello KITI. Almost all professions could bully them. However, assassins who mastered Stealth suddenly became top-notch killers, feared by all other professions. In the auction house, the price of Stealth was consistently high. Some even directly offered 3,000 Doomsday Coins to purchase it but got mocked by a group of people. The price of such core skills was at least 5,000 Doomsday Coins, and they were rarely available. Good luck, the first monster dropped stealth! Song Jians face was filled with a satisfied smile, putting the skill stone into his inventory. He had heard that someone had hunted zombie assassins here for three days and nights without getting Stealth. It really depended on ones luck and face. After killing the zombie assassin, those malicious gazes secretly staring at Song Jian from the shadows all disappeared. Such a ruthless person was not someone they could deal with. Not wanting to wait, Song Jian directly opened his third eye and looked around. Soon, he discovered that there were at least a dozen stealthy zombie assassins wandering aimlessly on the whole street. The names of these zombie assassins were all blood-red, belonging to the actively attacking monsters. Once a player entered their alert range, they would actively attack the players. After opening his vertical pupil, Song Jian charged towards the nearest zombie assassin and struck it out of its stealth state with a single sword swing. Without stealth, the zombie assassin lost many of its powerful first-move skills and could only fight Song Jian head-on like a warrior. However, a zombie assassin that had lost its stealth and first-move skills had a strength barely comparable to a level 10 ordinary melee monster, and it was no match for Song Jian. After a series of skills, Song Jian hadnt even lost a tenth of his vitality points, yet he had already taken down a monster higher in level than himself. Although the experience given by the zombie assassins was not as much as that of gene warriors, they were much easier to kill. Song Jian could even fight three or even four of them simultaneously. His efficiency was somewhat faster than hunting gene warriors. Before long, Song Jian had killed a whole street full of zombie assassins. The mournful screams of the zombie assassins before death occasionally echoed through the entire street. Almost all NPCs hid in their houses, making the whole street deserted and forbidden. Having killed so many zombie assassins, only a pile of cloth and about three hundred Doomsday Coins had dropped, not to mention skill stones, not even a single ordinary material had dropped. However, being able to harvest one stealth skill stone made this monster-killing trip very profitable. Moreover, his level had also increased to 87% of level 14. He would soon reach level 15. At this moment, an old man in a clean white robe, shakily leaning on a walking stick, slowly walked to Song Jian. It was unexpected that an NPC dressed so spotlessly would appear in this street filled with garbage and sewage. There was a feeling of mismatch between this NPC and the environment. Thank you, heaven-sent divine follower, fearless warrior! Expressed the old man gratefully to Song Jian, Thank you for getting rid of the villains on this street. Because of these infected ones, we havent been able to leave our houses for a long time! Song Jian sneered in his heart. All the NPCs on this street were not originally from the Shadow District. The original inhabitants of the city were few and far between. Most of them appeared in the city only after the players showed up and under the arrangement of the systems divine will. This old mans posture as if he was a native of the Shadow District made Song Jian feel disgusted. Its nothing. Its what I must do! With an air of righteousness, Song Jian had naturally learned how to talk with these NPCs after being in the game for so long. He just needed to follow their lead to possibly get some side missions or even hidden missions. Moreover, it was obvious that the appearance of this old man was a kind of hidden reward for killing all the zombie assassins in the entire street. He must be able to benefit from this old man. Fearless warrior, I am the speaker of this district. In the depths of the Shadow District, there is a hidden library. However, this library has now been occupied by demons. I wonder if you could help us drive away the demons there so that the children here can learn some knowledge? The old man looked at Song Jian with hope in his cloudy eyes. Children? Are there any children here? Song Jian muttered in his heart. The whole street was full of adults, and he had not seen any trace of children. System: Do you accept the hidden quest Clean the Library? Of course, I am willing to accept this mission! Regardless of the complaints, the quest had to be accepted. The completion evaluation of the main quest was not only related to this but also the generous rewards of side quests. Please follow me, warrior! After Song Jian accepted the quest, a glimmer of light flashed in the old mans eyes, and he walked towards the depths of the Shadow District with the help of his walking stick. Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Mutated Soul Body Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Mutated Soul Body Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian followed the old man, heading towards the end of the Shadow District. Along the way, virtually all the NPCs in the houses began to whisper amongst themselves. Some even peeked out from the gaps of their doors. Another one So powerful, maybe he can Hes our, hopefully he can Whispers drifted into Song Jians ears. He couldnt make out what they were discussing, but clearly, it revolved around the task he had accepted. Cough cough- The old man suddenly coughed, glancing towards the houses on either side. His previously murky eyes now held a hint of sharpness, silencing the whispers around them as silence was restored. Warrior, this way, the library is just ahead! The old man looked frail, as if he might collapse at any moment. Song Jian nodded, becoming a little more cautious. It seems this hidden task of cleaning the library is not as simple as I thought Song Jian privately mused. Soon, led by the old man, Song Jian arrived in front of a dilapidated building. The building looked like a three-story country house, with much of the exterior paint already corroded and stripped off, revealing the blue bricks underneath. The surroundings were littered with rubbish and fallen leaves. It didnt seem anyone had cleaned up in a long time. Nobody has approached this place for a long time since demons have occupied it the old man sighed, Warrior, the demons are in the library. You must kill them all and restore the peace here! Song Jian nodded, not saying a word as he headed straight towards the library. The old man, leaning on his cane, stood by the door, his eyes following Song Jian until he disappeared inside the library. At that moment, a beam of slanted sunlight cast a shadow. The old mans shadow became distorted, appearing much taller and covered with sharp spines, even two curved horns appeared on his head. Quickly, the sunlight shifted, and the old mans shadow gradually disappeared, as though what just occurred was only an illusion. Song Jian entered the library alone. He looked around at the dust-covered tables and books, the thick layer of dust on the shelves indicating they had been untouched for decades. Instead of a library, it resembled a haunted house. Just then, a translucent Soul Body appeared from the corridor next to the bookshelf. On seeing Song Jian, it roared, Blasphemer, all you invaders will die! The semi-transparent Soul Body wore heavy plate armor and held a double-handed sword, much like a knight from the medieval times. -LV15 Mutated Soul Body (Normal), Vitality Points: 1900/1900, Spirit Points: 500/500, Traits: Ethereal Body, Skills: Slash, Leap Slash, Holy Light Slash Ethereal Body? Song Jian frowned. This name reminded him of a Soul Body monster he encountered before, except that monsters ability was called Void. Looking at the status bar, indeed, the Ethereal Body trait offered a 60% reduction in physical damage. Physical attacks likely wouldnt be of much use against this monster. If Song Jian were a mage, hunting this monster would undoubtedly be exciting. Regardless, Song Jian wasnt out of options. He pulled out a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine and applied it. Instantly, a flicker of burning flame appeared on his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The Fire Lizard Medicine imbued the attack with fire property. Coupled with Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi, dealing with this kind of Soul Body monster was quite simple. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An invisible long sword materialized above Song Jians head. As he swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the invisible sword also swooped towards the Mutated Soul Body. Swish swish swish- A series of damages exceeding 200 points floated above the Mutated Soul Bodys head. The Spirit Sword damage was incredibly high, and almost every strike resulted in double critical hit damage. The Mutated Soul Body couldnt even close the distance to Song Jian, passively absorbing the endless pain the Spirit Sword awarded. Boom! As the three-second mark hit, Song Jian made the Spirit Sword explode, inflicting over 300 points of vitality point damage to the Mutated Soul Body yet again. Just one skill brought the Mutated Soul Bodys vitality points to below one thousand. This is even easier than the zombie assassins! Song Jian brandished the blazing long sword, applying other sword skills as he dashed towards the Mutated Soul Body. The Mutated Soul Body wailed continuously. It didnt even manage to use any skills before Song Jian exterminated it. A heavy sigh sounded as the Mutated Soul Body clasped its hands together. The armor across its body fell off piece by piece. The double-handed sword also disappeared. Finally, only a simple cloth robe remained. A beam of white light descended from above the deceased Mutated Soul Bodys head, sucking it into mid-air, where it vanished. All that remained was a gray orb burning with a white flame. Mutated Soul Seed (White): Consumable, increases Holy damage by 30 points, lasts 30 seconds. The effect can be stacked up to 100 times. Song Jian collected the Mutated Soul Seed. Although it was engulfed in a white flame, it didnt feel hot at all. This item would be most effective against specific monsters. After a glance, Song Jian stowed it in his inventory. Song Jian began roaming the library, hunting all the monsters inside. Do Soul Bodies also count as demons? And these Soul Bodies seem no different from humans, so they shouldnt be demons. Then where are the demons the old man from the district mentioned? Song Jian mused, becoming more curious about this hidden task he was given. Soon, a Mutated Soul Body rushed towards Song Jian from behind a row of bookshelves. They began to fight. In less than three minutes, Song Jian killed the monster. The Experience Points gained were handsome, and the Mutated Soul Body dropped another Mutated Soul Seed. Song Jian paid it no mind, picked it and stashed it in his inventory. In this manner, Song Jian began searching the first floor of the small building. In just over half an hour, he had searched the entire first-floor library and killed over thirty Mutated Soul Bodies. His Experience Points were at 93% at level 14. Moreover, oddly enough, besides the Soul Seed, these Mutated Soul Bodies had no other loot. All of them dropped a Soul Seed, and these Soul Seeds could be stacked. At this point, Song Jian had amassed thirty-nine Mutated Soul Seeds in his inventory. After combing through the first floor, as Song Jian approached the stairs to the second floor, he spotted a book emitting a faint white glow on a tilted bookshelf. Whats this? It seems like something I can pickup Song Jian couldnt resist walking toward the book. Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Chapter 299 Sacred Parry Chapter 299: Chapter 299 Sacred Parry Translator: 549690339 | The bookshelf had been knocked over, leaning against the library wall and covered in dust. Beneath the thick layer of dust, a book was faintly emitting a white light. If Song Jian hadnt observed carefully, it would have been easy to overlook this book and proceed directly to the second floor. In the game, items worth searching for had their own white light, even those with miscellaneous attributes. If there was no visible glow, it indicated that the item had no value, and players didnt need to waste time and energy checking each one. For instance, there were hundreds or even thousands of books in this library. If each one were to be searched individually, it would waste too much time and energy. Therefore, most of the books without glow were worthless. Even if they were picked up and skimmed, the words on them were blurry and offered no benefit to the players. Song Jian stepped forward, dusted off the thick layer of dust, and picked up this book. Is this a diary? Havier must be the owner of this diary Song Jian casually flipped through it to find out that it was a diary of a low-level Priest named Havier, which recorded sporadic trivial things. May 18, the whole temple seems to be in a state of restlessness today, even the Red Cloak Priest doesnt have a smile on his face. I feel as if something big is going to happen May 21, today Vilanelle taught us the Sacred Prayer Skill. Vilanelle taught very well and had great patience. I spent more than an hour to grasp it. Im really stupid. The Sacred Prayer Skill is a necessary skill for the Dawn Priest. Perhaps in the future, I can also become a Dawn Priest. To prevent forgetting, Id better record the prayer while I remember it June 2, man-eating monsters have appeared in the city, the bishop told us that this is a devil invasion of the human world. It is the test of God, if we fail, the doomsday will come, everyone is terrified June 9, today Sofia Holy Knight gathered us and told us that it is becoming more and more dangerous outside. Maybe one day we will also take up arms and fight with those monsters. Sofia Holy Knight taught us a life-saving skill, Sacred Parry. This skill can allow us to escape from the threat of death once, I must record it in detail and strive to master it soon July 19, More and more people are starting to leave the city. Fewer and fewer believers come to the temple to pray. This morning, Karl told me that he heard strange voices talking to him in the library, he is scared July 29, The roaring sounds of the monsters outside are too loud, I cant sleep at all. I can only get up and pray to the deities to save us. The companions around me are starting to become more and more strange. They seem like strangers nowIn the middle of the night, there is a voice whispering by my ear, I cant hear it clearly, but it makes me feel comfortable, so comfortable September 3, Today Karl asked me to accompany him to the library. He said he had something to tell me. I wonder what he needed to tell me in the library. Karl is becoming stranger and stranger The diary ended here. This man named Havier must have encountered danger in the library, perhaps killed by a demon. Closing the diary, Song Jian sighed. From this diary, Song Jian gleaned a lot of information about the situation before the doomsday catastrophe. However, he did not find the temple mentioned in Haviers diary here. All he found was a library that had been abandoned for who knew how many years. This library could possibly be the one described in Haviers diary, but according to Haviers description, this library should be part of a temple. It was curious how it ended up in the Shadow District. Just then, the diary, which had been emitting white light, began to slowly break down into tiny sparkling white dots and float into the air after Song Jian read it. In just a short while, the diary vanished completely, as if it had never existed. Song Jian also received two prompts. System: You have read Haviers Diary, it gave you the method to practice the Sacred Prayer Skill. The system detected that you are not a long-range magic class, this method of practice has been removed; System: You have read Haviers Diary, it gave you the method to practice the Sacred Parry. The system detected you as a melee class Sword Controller, meet the conditions to practice this skill. You started to comprehend the method to practice Sacred Parry. Soon, a progress bar appeared in front of Song Jians eyes, slowly moving forward. In this state, Song Jian didnt dare to move. The text of Sacred Parry appeared in his mind. Five minutes passed, the progress bar finally reached the end. The system prompted Song Jian that he had mastered the skill Sacred Parry. Looking at the first system prompt, Song Jian felt a bit disappointed. If only he had come across this diary before accepting his occupation. He would have been able to learn the Sacred Prayer Skill, and might have encountered the occupation of a Dawn Priest, but now he had accepted the role of the Sword Controller, a melee class, he naturally couldnt learn this method of the Priest class skill. However, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to reach the Shadow District, this library, or this diary, had he not accepted his occupation. As a matter of fact, Haviers diary records quite a few skills of the Dawn Priest and the Dawn Paladin, but other skills did not describe clearly, clearly showing that Havier hadnt come across any profound skills, merely learning these skills through observing and chatting with others. Naturally, it wouldnt enable one to comprehend. Only the Sacred Prayer Skill and the Sacred Parry are the skills he himself mastered, therefore they are recorded with detailed practice methods. Though there are tens of thousands of player occupations, they can be roughly divided into ranged and melee; physical and magic. Hence, irrespective of the players occupation, as long as they find Haviers Diary, they can learn a skill from it. Although there was some regret, Song Jians attention was quickly caught by the Sacred Parry skill. Sacred Parry (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After release, it can block the next damage to oneself within the next three seconds, and simultaneously reflects 110% of the damage received into holy damage and attack the opponent; Cooldown Time: 3 minutes; Skill Consumption: 10 Spirit Points, successful parry returns consumption; Equipment Requirements: Melee Weapons. After reading the introduction to Sacred Parry, Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a joyous expression. As expected of a lifesaving divine skill, it could completely dodge the next damage he would receive. It was akin to the legendary divine skill Absolute Defense, if used properly, it could save his life once. What a pity that this skill isnt sword technique, or else I would have completed my main task. Though Song Jian voiced his regret, his expression showed no signs of being disappointed. After carefully searching again, he decided to head to the second floor. Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Chapter 300: Sacred Spirit Chapter 300: Chapter 300: Sacred Spirit Translator: 549690339 1 Upon ascending to the second floor, Song Jian scanned the surrounding area. The second floor looked similar to the first, with several tables and chairs for reading and rows of bookshelves. Many of these wooden desks and shelves were dilapidated and crumbling, with a slight touch turning them into dust. Most of them were toppled over in a haphazard manner, coated with a thick layer of dust. There were also many mutated soul bodies wandering aimlessly around the second floor, passing through any obstructing bookshelves or tables. The appearance of these mutated soul bodies differed greatly from those on the first floor. The ones on the first floor were armored, gripping heavy swords in the form of knights, while the ones here were dressed in white long robes, some clasping a codex in their hands, others holding a short staff, resembling clergy. The number of mutated soul bodies here was higher than on the first floor. After scanning them, Song Jians gaze shifted to the disorderly bookshelves. The Sacred Parry he obtained on the first floor delighted him. He could only hope the second floor would hold similar surprises. Raising the Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow, Song Jian aimed at the closest mutated soul body. Whizz, whizz, whizz- Releasing the crossbows inbuilt three-shot skill, three flaming bolts shot towards the mutated soul body; -12 -8 -3 As a Sword Controller, the damage Song Jian caused using the Skeleton Crossbow was extremely low. Add to that, the mutated soul bodys inherent 6o% physical damage reduction, if it werent for the crossbows built-in fire damage, it would hardly scratch the enemys defenses. The damaged mutated soul body roared and pounced at Song Jian, stopping three or four meters away from him. The pages of the codex it held began to flip automatically while it started to chant a spell. Immediately, a small cluster of rotating dark clouds appeared above Song Jians head, and a thick bolt of lightning darted down towards him from the cloud. Is this a lightning spell? Song Jian hesitated briefly. In a split second, he executed the newly learned Sacred Parry. Suddenly, Song Jian, with the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in hand, made a charging movement, and a faint golden aura emerged on his bodys surface. Boom! The lightning strike descended right above Song Jians head, but was blocked by the light golden aura on his body surface. MISS The attack was parried, and afterwards, a radiant golden light enveloped Song Jian. A surge of power concentrated on his right hand which held the longsword. In one swift motion, he thrust it forward, a dazzling golden Sword Qi pierced towards the mutated soul body; Bam! With a muffled sound, the golden Sword Qi exploded on the mutated soul bodys chest, immediately causing it to stagger backward, and a damage number of over a hundred points floated above its head. This Sacred Parry skill, is really impressive! Song Jian cracked a slight smile and directly executed the Sword Shadow Step, charging towards the mutated soul body. The mutated soul body, which had been counterattacked by Sacred Parry, revealed a confused look. The scene before its eyes seemed familiar, yet it couldnt recall where it had seen it before. Seeing Song Jian transformed into a shadow and pounced at it, a fierce emotion welled up in its heart, it made a hehe roaring sound, and the flipping speed of the codex in its hand increased. Kick! Song Jian, who had rushed to the front of the mutated soul body, viciously kicked it. The chanting mutated soul body, now resembled as if someone had choked its neck, the spell was abruptly ended, a damage number of over eighty points immediately floated above its head. Sword Silk! Broken Wing Dance! Rapid Sword, activate! After a series of skills, the mutated soul body let out a tragic cry and turned into a soul seed, burning with white flames. Apart from this mutated soul seed, theres no other loot. But the experience is quite high, significantly higher than the level fifteen monsters I fought the day before yesterday. Song Jian thought to himself as he went for another mutated soul body. After spending a little over an hour, Song Jian exterminated all the mutated soul bodies on the second floor. His experience points increased to level fourteen, 98%, and he also harvested over sixty mutated soul seeds. Now, he had over a hundred mutated soul seeds in his bag, unsure of what they were useful for, he decided to stow them away for the time being. After clearing out the monsters on this floor, Song Jian began to meticulously search the books in the shelves, hoping to find a book that could record a skill. After spending about ten minutes perusing over ten rows of shelves, he didnt make any new discoveries, which left Song Jian feeling disappointed. With a sigh, Song Jian continued his journey to the third floor. Upon reaching the third floor, Song Jian found that the third floor was eerily empty, without anything, or so it seemed to be! Song Jian noticed a gigantic magic array etched on the floor of the third floor. The magic array was sketched entirely in a blazing red pigment, resembling fresh blood. Despite the considerable amount of time the place had been abandoned, the magic array looked vivid as if it had just been inscribed. Destroy it, destroy this magic array. Once this magic array is destroyed, you can eradicate the demon here and restore tranquility to the whole block From beside Song Jian, a soft voice suddenly rang out. The voice was full of allure, very pleasant to the ears, and it made people irresistibly want to do as it told. Song Jian looked dazed, stepping forward unconsciously. Suddenly, a refreshing energy surged in his mind freeing him from this bewitching state. Seeing himself less than a meter away from the magic array gave Song Jian a cold sweat. What happened just now? Song Jian opened the system information prompt, and sure enough, he had been tempted by some mysterious power. Fortunately, his inherent skill Thick Skinned came into play rescuing him from this state. Song Jian looked at his taskbar and discovered the original task of eliminating the demon in the library had been modified to Destroy the Magick Array in front of you. This made Song Jian frown. This task was too strange, making him have a vague bad feeling, as if he had been fooled. Just as Song Jian was contemplating whether to cancel the task, the hidden task underwent another change, an update appeared in the task reward column. Originally, the task reward was simply three thousand Doomsday Coins and ten thousand Experience Points. Now, however, it had changed to an item radiating a holy glow. Sacred Spirit? Using it can increase all attributes by two points? Thats amazing! Song Jian couldnt help but widen his eyes, staring at the reward column of this hidden task. Song Jian checked the hidden task once more, fearful that any loophole might lead to a trap. After a long inspection, he finally nodded. As long as he destroyed the magic array in front of him, he could directly receive the Sacred Spirit. It was an amazing object capable of increasing all attributes by two points, and Song Jian was not going to let it slip through his fingers. Taking a deep breath, Song Jian walked up to the magic array, brandishing the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and slashed fiercely at the magic array. Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Chapter 301: The Seal Chapter 301: Chapter 301: The Seal Translator: 549690339 | The decision-maker of the Shadow District, an old man who seemed to be frail and on the brink of death, was standing in front of the library without moving an inch. His face looked somewhat distorted, and his eyes were full of anger. Sacred Spirit, this treasure that I carefully crafted from the souls of ten Dawn Paladins I killed myself, I have to give it to this greedy human, unforgivable Greed is the original sin, the original sin! Damn humans, they can even resist the Demons Voice A little bit more, just a little bit more, as long as I can destroy the Magic Array, I can truly gain freedom. This time it was the closest Go on, with just one sword stroke, the array can be destroyed. Your strength has already gained my approval, and it should be able to destroy this Magic Array that has imprisoned me for more than ten years Freedom, the breath of freedom. I feel like I have already touched it in advance Like a madman, the old man stood in front of the library muttering to himself. The NPCs of the Shadow District slowly approached him and stood silently behind him. They seemed to be waiting for something. Bang! A loud noise came out from the library. The entire library began to shake violently, as if it was about to collapse the next moment. Hahaha, we did it, we succeeded! The old man, dropping his cane, laughed loudly to the sky. His body began to slowly grow bigger. His skin cracked and opened, looking rather terrifying. The NPCs behind him also cried out in fright, and they violently scratched their own skin, as if it was a set of worn-out clothes. They crumbled it up in large chunks and carelessly threw it on the ground. Soon, the old man turned into a three-metre-tall Great Demon with two horns on his head and spikes all over his body. The NPCs behind him became smaller devils, with red faces and ferocious appearances. A golden item flew from the body of the strongest Great Demon, flying towards Song Jian. The demon stared at the golden item, his eyes revealing a sense of pain. The power of the contract must not be defied, any creatures that violate it will be suppressed by the system. Even the Great Demon, dare not resist this mighty power. Besides, this Great Demon has been imprisoned for more than ten years C the reason the Magic Array continues to exist is that it has been constantly absorbing its power to maintain the Magic Array. After more than ten years of power draining, the strength of the Great Demon has plummeted to its lowest point. Boom~ With a loud noise, the whole library collapsed. A human covered in dust emerged, holding a dark red sword in one hand, and in his other hand, held the Sacred Spirit that had flown off the Great Demons body. Thats mine! The Great Demons eyes revealed a greedy look, and it roared: Kill him! The variously shaped small demons behind him roared and charged towards Song Jian. Song Jian looked up, seeing the small demons swarming towards him and was taken aback. How come there were so many monsters in front of him? These small demons were only ordinary monsters of level 15, but their number was so large that even Song Jian couldnt resist them all. Just as Song Jian wanted to escape, a clear girls voice rang out in the air. Disperse all evil, Divine Seal! Song Jian looked up and saw a 17 or 18-year-old girl floating in mid-air in a red robe. Her golden hair was swinging in the wind, in her left hand, she held a Codex emitting golden light, and in her right hand was a Magic Staff almost as tall as her. Priestess? Damn it, how can Dawn Officers appear now, you should have already been exterminated! The Great Demon looked at the girl with fear in his eyes, and roared angrily. The young female Priestess, with a solemn expression, was staring at the small demons below. Disgust appeared in her eyes, countless golden divine words condensed in the air, eventually forming a golden Divine Seal floating in front of her. Suppress! With a stern shout, the golden divine seal flew towards the small demons. As it fell, the originally palm-sized golden divine seal quickly expanded, covering all the small demons. Boom~ There was a shaking explosion. The dust burst out, and the energy spilled over. All the hundreds of small demons were killed instantly. Their bodies turned into plumes of black smoke that dissipated slowly between heaven and earth. The priestess slowly descended from the sky, looking at Song Jian with an unhappy expression. Youve released the demon of the Abyss ahead of time. Otherwise, in a few more years, the Magic Array would have absorbed all its power and completely eliminated it! Im sorry, I was tricked by him too, I thought it was just a regular hidden quest! Song Jian slightly bowed to the girl and apologized, meanwhile, he put the Sacred Spirit into his bag. All demons are adept at deceiving people, and people are all excessively greedy! The Priestess said expressionlessly. Song Jian suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He had noticed a problem with the mission at the end, but for the Sacred Spirit, he ultimately broke the Magic Array and broke all the constraints on the demons. Theres still one Great Demon left, do we need to kill it? Song Jian pointed to a gruesome demon that was more than three meters tall in front of him and asked. The demon in front of him was extremely weak. It was just a level 15 elite BOSS. Song Jian alone was also confident of eliminating it. We cant kill it now. The Priestess shook her head: Its demon origin power has not been fully consumed. No matter how many times it is killed, it can come back to life! Speaking of that, the Codex in the Priestesss left hand started to flip pages automatically, and it started to look alike to the scene when mutated Soul Bodies attacked in the second floor of the library before. Divine Cage, Seal, Suppress! The Priestess swung her Magic Staff with her right hand, pointed it at the Great Demon, and shouted harshly. The Great Demons face suddenly turned ugly. He wanted to turn around and run away, but he was chased down and tightly bound by three golden Chains made up of divine words. The golden divine chains passed through the body of the Great Demon, suppressing its body and soul. Finally, the body of the Great Demon began to petrify from bottom to top. After a short while, it turned into a stone sculpture of a struggling Great Demon bound by three chains. Hahaha, you cant trap me, I wont give up, we will meet again, and by then, it will be the time of your death! A gruesome face appeared on top of the demon stone statue. The face laughed loudly. The words it spoke were full of killing intention, and cold to the bone. It stared at Song Jian with blood-red eyes, as if it wanted to swallow him whole. Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Chapter 302 Purchase Chapter 302: Chapter 302 Purchase Translator: 549690339 | Staring at the face on top of the demon statue, Song Jian couldnt help but complain: Why do you hate me? Your men werent killed by me, and you werent trapped by me. Injustice has its source, debts have their debtor Just at that moment, Song Jian suddenly felt two ill-intentioned gazes on him. His voice suddenly diminished and he awkwardly rubbed his nose. Having sealed the Great Demon, the Goddess Priestess also showed a hint of fatigue with fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead. Alright, it is now sealed. After a hundred days, the divine text chains will have absorbed all of its Origin Power. At that point, it will perish completely once killed and wont resurrect again. The Goddess Priestess said. What about this statue, do we just leave it here? Song Jian pointed at the ferocious face in the air above the statue and said, Are you sure youve completely sealed it? Thats just the last vestiges of its demonic aura, coalesced together. It will dissipate slowly, theres no need to worry. The Goddess Priestess glanced at Song Jian, The statue can only be left here, but dont worry, if anyone with malicious intent tries to free the demon, the divine text chains sealing the demon will automatically attack, theres no|5]?! Song Jian took a look at the Goddess Priestess. Although her level wasnt high, only around thirty, her strength was extraordinarily formidable. He wondered how she had cultivated her powers. Could it be that the Dawn Priest could evolve into a Dawn Officer in the future? Im leaving, stay vigilant! The Goddess Priestess gave Song Jian a meaningful glance before disappearing into the shadows. Stay vigilant? What should I be vigilant about? The Great Demon has been sealed. It cant come out Song Jian found it odd. Right at that moment, Song Jian received two system notifications: System: You have received the Abyss Demons Evil Curse, your Luck -3; System: The Abyss Demon has started looking at you. After a hundred days, the seal of the Abyss Demon will be broken, and it will come looking for you. If you are killed by the Abyss Demon, your body will be seized by it! Damn, what the hell, are you crazy! Song Jian couldnt help but swear, Injustice has its source, debts have their debtor. Go find whoever sealed you! Why are you coming after me, do I look like an easy target to you? This Abyss Demon was clearly trying to bully the weak, most likely feeling that it wouldnt be able to defeat the Goddess Priestess. As a result, all its hatred was targeted at Song Jian, especially since Song Jian had taken its Sacred Spirit, it naturally became the Demons priority. In the daytime, the Rune Chains will fully drain the Abyss Demons Origin Power, and it will no longer be able to resurrect. It only needs to be killed once to eliminate it completely. For the Goddess Priestess, this Abyss Demon no longer has the qualifications to be an enemy anymore, so might as well just hand it over to this human in front of her. Song Jian is now cursed by the Abyss Demon and his Luck has decreased by three. This means that the likelihood of triggering any skills with a certain chance will decrease by 3%. The drop rate for defeating monsters will also decrease by 3%, and opening any chest or such drops by 3%. Its truly an unlucky predicament. Only after killing this Abyss Demon can the evil curse be broken. Hence, a battle between Song Jian and the Abyss Demon is inevitable! The grotesque face on the statue of the Abyss Demon continually howled and shouted at Song Jian, but soon dissipated into the air due to a lack of energy. The entire Shadow District went quiet, devoid of a single human figure. Song Jian looked left and right before walking towards the district exit. He went to the auction house and listed the Stealth Skill Stone. Then he checked the silver-grade shield hed put up for auction earlier. It had reached a price of 18,000 Doomsday Coins and seemed to not rise any higher. This price had far exceeded Song Jians initial estimate. Even if he split this with Li Keer, theyd each get close to 10,000 Doomsday Coins. It was a pretty good deal. Now, his bag held more than 15,000 Doomsday Coins. Adding the price of the shield and the stealth skill stone, Song Jians final Doomsday Coins might exceed 30,000. Even the alliances in the city probably didnt have as many Doomsday Coins as Song Jian. Storing this many Doomsday Coins in his bag was a waste, he needed to convert it into his own strength as soon as possible. After using the Sacred Spirit, all of Song Jians stats increased by 2 points. Now, his highest stat was not Strength but Agility. Not counting the additional attributes from the Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow and the School Flag, his Agility had already reached 16, and with equipment bonuses, it could reach 19. Even counting the equipment, his Strength was only 16. He was only 2% Experience Points away from reaching level 15. His Sword Finger Skill had the highest proficiency, already reaching 97% at level 2. It seemed that he would spend his next Skill Point on Sword Finger Skill. Song Jian opened the auction interface and started searching. After a long while, Song Jian shook his head. The equipment listed couldnt even compare to what he had, which is why a silver-grade shield could reach such a high price. It seemed that there was a shortage of good equipment. How could anyone put it up for auction when they were using it themselves? Closing the equipment auction interface, Song Jian opened the skill interface. There were even fewer skills listed than equipment, only two pages and just over a dozen skills. These skills were weak. Either they were attack skills with too little damage, had too severe of side effects, or required a special lineage or special weapon. And the prices were high. The cheapest skill started at 5,000 Doomsday Coins. They were just treating the other players like fools. Hence, none of these skills listed had received any bids. They were hanging there alone, waiting to be delisted when the time ran out. The auctioning player would even have to pay a listing fee for this. It was simply a major loss. Next, Song Jian opened the materials interface. This interface was much richer, filled with an array of materials. The most common were wood and stone materials. Since they were so abundant, the prices were very low, only slightly higher than selling to the system store. The rest were various types of ores, which were quite costly, followed by numerous materials dropped by monsters. Cooking, Alchemy, Pharmacy, Blacksmithing, Engineering, all kinds of materials were available. Besides, there were some rare and odd items. Players didnt even know what they were used for. These were classified as special materials by the system and thrown into the auction house, priced ridiculously high, which deterred buyers. Song Jian searched for the materials needed for the high explosive grenades. Surprisingly, he found seven to eight kinds. Although they werent cheap, they saved Song Jian a lot of time and energy, so Song Jian bought them all. He then purchased a large pile of materials needed to make the Self- destructing Robot. In an instant, the over 15,000 Doomsday Coins in his bag was halved, leaving him with less than a thousand. However, once the shield and Stealth Skill Stone were sold, Song Jians purse would be filled again, so he wasnt worried. After buying a huge amount of materials, Song Jian headed towards his Manor Castle. Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: Chapter 303: Modification Chapter 303: Chapter 303: Modification Translator: 549690339 | Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian could not wait to start manufacturing Self-destructing Robots. The Self-destructing Robots, being disposable items, can be used all at once. A single robot could cause 200 points of damage, and if ten were used simultaneously, that increased to 2000 points of damage, enough to kill a level-10 elite boss outright. After placing all the materials onto the Engineering Crafting Table, the machine began to operate automatically, subtracting, extracting, fusing, and processing the ores. In no time, Song Jian saw the pieces of the Self-destructing Robots taking shape. Since it was component manufacturing, and Song Jians crafting skill had already increased to level 2, the component crafting was highly successful with minimal failure rates. Nearly seven to eight parts were manufactured before there was a defective one. Having used up all the materials, a large number of parts were produced, and Song Jians crafting skill level also successfully advanced to level 3. Now, it was up to Song Jian to do the assembly. If there were mishaps during assembly, there would be no Self-destructing Robot. Song Jian divided the produced parts into over a dozen piles, and began to install them one by one according to the instructions on the blueprint. After all, this was just a game. It was not as demanding as the real world. Song Jian only needed to assemble the dozen or so parts in order. The process was similar to building a Lego set. Soon, Song Jian had assembled his first Self-destructing Robot. System: You successfully created a Self-destructing Robot, increasing your crafting proficiency by 3 points, leveling experience by 300 points, and likewise obtaining a poor-quality Self-destructing Robot. Song Jian checked it out. The robot he had produced looked dumb, like a toy sold in toy stores for more than ten dollars. Its power was not as great as stated on the blueprint, it could only cause 110 points of damage from a range explosion, almost weak compared to the original version. The first one is just for practice; its already good that I managed to create it, Song Jian shrugged and comforted himself. He didnt expect that assembling the robot himself would yield leveling experience. Prior production of T-11 High-explosive Grenades only increased crafting proficiency, without leveling experience. At the sight of the experience bar, which was only 2% shy of reaching level 15, Song Jians mood immediately improved. Once he assembled the remaining dozen Self-destructing Robots, hed likely get directly promoted to level 15. With the first one as practice, Song Jians mood improved, making his assembling actions quicker and lighter than before. Its as smooth as flowing water, the rhythmic assembly sounds even felt like a pleasing melody. One by one, the Self-destructing Robots were assembled by Song Jian. Starting from the second robot, the power of the Self-destructing Robot had already increased to 200 points. By the fifth and sixth, the quality had become excellent, increasing the power to 250 points. The power difference between the first and the last robot was like heaven and earth. When the last Self-destructing Robot was finally assembled, Song Jian abruptly came out of his previous concentrated state, staring at the silver Self- destructing Robot, dumbstruck. This last robot differed greatly from the previous ones in design and color, now faded silver. It was more lively than before and looked like a piece of art carved by a master. As expected, Song Jians level increased to 15. Before, he had been eager to reach level 15 so he could wear the Ghost Battle Armor. But now, all his attention was on the silver Self-destructing Robot in his hands. Aa perfect quality Self-destructing Robot? Shocked, Song Jian looked at the attributes of the robot before him. System: The player has produced a perfect quality Self-destructing Robot, increasing crafting proficiency by 10 points, leveling experience by 1000 points; System: Congratulations, player, for being the first person among the god- blessed to create a perfect quality item, awarding 10,000 points of leveling experience; reward: one Crafting Table Modifier Stone. System: Congratulations, player, you have acquired the right to engrave your unique seal on manufactured products! Crafting Table Modifier Stone (Silver): After use, it can improve the Grade of the Engineering Crafting Table by one level; Modifier Stone? Thats an incredible thing. But why can it only be used to modify the Engineering Crafting Table? Song Jian looked at the Modifier Stone, glowing silver, in his backpack and thought gloomily. He owned a Silver grade Portable Alchemy Crafting Table. If it could be used on it, it could be directly upgraded from Silver to Gold grade, having not an ordinary impact. On the other hand, his Engineering Crafting Table was only of ordinary White grade. If it was upgraded by one level, it would only reach Green grade. The effect would certainly not be as significant as that of a Silver grade improved to a Gold grade. In fact, now more than eighty percent of players do not own Crafting Tables. To create items, they have to search around the city for fixed Crafting Tables. And a vast majority of players who own Crafting Tables are limited to White grade. If they knew that Song Jian was dissatisfied with upgrading his Crafting Table to Green grade, they would undoubtedly drown him in their saliva. Since it could only be used to improve the Engineering Crafting Table, Song Jian directly used the Modifier Stone. Suddenly, the crafting table was engulfed in a white light, and a progress bar appeared above showing that the modification would take twelve hours; All his Self-destructing Robots were finished, and he didnt need the Crafting Table for now, so he could wait patiently. As for the systems hint about engraving his own mark on items, Song Jian pondered a bit, opened the system interface, and began to design his own mark. Soon, Song Jian designed a Clover emblem and engraved it on the last, perfect quality Self-destructing Robot. System: Clover Emblem registration successful. This emblem is now bound to your account. Others cannot use or design similar emblems. After finishing crafting all the Self-destructing Robots, more than five hours had passed. His School Flag and Battle Flag had combined a long time ago, and now, a strange flag appeared in Song Jians two-hand weapon slot. The flag had a sharp blade on top of it, more than a foot long, similar to a spear blade. The silk-smooth flag looked like it was cut from a piece of silk. Blue-red stripes, a flaming dragon occupying two-thirds of the flag, and on the far right of the flag, a deep blue pentagram pattern. The flagpole was more than two meters long, emitting a chill from its black body, and the attributes had also vastly improved. Fifth Battle Flag (Green): Two-hand weapon, can evolve; Equipment effect: Agility +3, movement speed increases by 20%, defense increases by 15%, damage increases by 10%; Special effect 1: Alliance, can designate five people as temporary allies, after allying all allys properties increase by 30%; Special effect 2: Brilliant Aura (passive), the Battle Flag user and their allies will gain the Brilliant Aura buff; Brilliant Aura, attack speed increases by 15%, damage +20; Special effect 3: Summon Fire Elemental Spirit (active), the Battle Flag user can summon two Fire Elemental Spirits with the same level as the user to assist in combat, the Fire Elemental Spirits will stay until their death, the Battle Flag user can dismiss them anytime, after the Fire Elemental Spirits die or are dismissed, they can only be summoned again after 1 hour; Item level: 10; Item requirement: Level 10; Can this item be taken out of the game: No Two-handed weapon Fifth Battle Flag underwent a massive change in attributes, Song Jians power improved significantly. Now, even if Song Jian faced a level 20 elite boss, he would be able to put up a fight. After checking the battle flags attribute, Song Jain collected all the Self- destructing Robots and walked away from the Manor Castle. Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Chapter 304 The Little Match Girl Chapter 304: Chapter 304 The Little Match Girl Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian, now at the fifteenth level, with his Ghost Battle Armor and the enhanced Fifth Battle Flag weapon in his hands, was itching to test his increased power. This time, he skipped the fifteenth level monster zone and ran straight into the twentieth level monster zone. Most players nowadays cant even handle the fifteenth level monster zone, not to mention the twentieth level monster zone, which is completely dominated by mutant zombies. The mutant zombies here at level twenty dont differentiate between day and night. Even during the day, their attributes remain unaffected. Similarly equipped with Vitality Points, they arent much different from the bosses at the fifteenth level. Just as he entered the twentieth level monster zone, a mutant zombie draped in dark scales rushed towards Song Jian. Now, the mutant zombies were more like mindless humanoid beasts, exhibiting no human characteristics whatsoever. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An invisible Spirit Sword quickly formed above Song Jians head, and following his thoughts, quietly flew towards the mutant zombie. At the same time, Song Jian jolted and charged with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to the zombie. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! With a series of sword techniques deployed, the mutant zombie was unable to fight back. It could only roar in anger and finally turned around and ran away, clutching its head. It seems to have lost its mind in rage, but it still has an instinct to fear death. These higher-level monsters are great pretenders! Song Jian was surprised. The mutant zombies below the fifteenth level wouldnt flee. They would fight to their very last blood, giving one the impression that they would rip a piece of flesh off you even at deaths door. However, the twentieth level monster in front of him, although it portrayed a sense of madness, ended up fleeing due to the fear of death. It was clearly not as mindless as Song Jian initially believed. Sword Finger! Song Jian quickly raised his left hand, forwards a stab. A silver Sword Qi promptly shot out, piercing the back of the mutant zombies head and exiting from the forehead. Song Jian, now on level fifteen, had used the skill point he earned from leveling up on his fully proficient Sword Finger. Now, the skill Sword Finger had evolved to third level. Its damage increased from 70-100 to 90-120, and the gold element damage increased by 30 points, reaching 100 points. In other words, Sword Finger could now deal approximately 200 points of damage to its target. Whoosh~ The Sword Qi was both swift in appearance and disappearance. In an instant, the three-meter-long Sword Qi vanished, leaving a deep hole in the skull of flie mutant zombie. The mutant zombie trembled all over and collapsed to the ground, as the Sword Qi drained its last bit of Vitality Points. My power has increased a lot! Song Jian said, his face glowing with a joyous smile. Ordinary monsters at level twenty no longer threatened him. Unless surrounded by hundreds or thousands of level twenty monsters, he was capable of calmly utilizing the terrain to kill them all. From now on, I can set my stage to the twentieth level monster zone! Song Jian mused, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. Just then, Song Jian received information from the auction house. His silver- quality shield was sold at the bidding price, ten thousand Doomsday Coins was already in his inventory after the charges were deducted. Song Jian was startled and then sighed. There really were many rich people in this game. However, those who could afford to spend twenty thousand Doomsday Coms on a shield were most likely not individuals, but powerful alliances. Who bought the shield wasnt of much interest to Song Jian. He divided half of his Doomsday Coins, planning to send them to Li Keer later. He was looking forward to the auction of the Stealth Technique Skill Stone. He hadnt set a fixed price for the Stealth Technique, only a minimum bid. Therefore, the auction would take some time. He would have to wait patiently. After checking the system prompt, Song Jian swung his sword and lunged at the next level 20 monster. The day passed quickly and a sunset appeared on the horizon. Half the sky turned red. This was probably the most beautiful sight of the day. In the game, even during the day, the sun wasnt always visible. It was often hidden by thick clouds and only revealed itself for a few minutes at noon. Having a full day of sunshine was a rare occurrence. Thus, the evening had become a valuable time for players to admire the sun. At this time, most players would stop all their activities, sit on the rooftops of their safe houses, watch the beautiful red sky, and observe the sun as it slowly set. At night, the mutated zombies, whose attributes were halved during daytime, would regain their strength. Meanwhile, the level 20 mutated zombies, whose attributes did not weaken during the day, would increase their strength by 50%. Be it their attack, defense, or speed, all would experience a substantial increase. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then decided to retreat first and not hunt monsters during the night. After all, the night was a paradise for the monsters. Even those usually unnoticeable Elites and Boss-level monsters would begin to roam the streets. If he was spotted by these Bosses, it would be a life and death struggle. Even if Song Jian was confident, he wouldnt dare hunt and level up in the level 20 monster area during the night. Now, Song Jian preferred to fight against monsters five levels lower than him. His Experience Points increased significantly. After a day, his level 15 experience bar had already reached 34%. The proficiency of his skills Sword Silk and Earth Teeth Assault had both increased to 100%. He only needed skill points to upgrade to the next level and gain more power. Just as Song Jian was preparing to leave the level 20 monster area, he suddenly saw a little girl in a red cloak holding a bunch of matches walking towards him. Sir, its going to be dark soon. Do you need matches? I have the best matches in the city. A box is only one Doomsday Coin! The little girl seemed somewhat skinny, with a basket full of small paper boxes hanging off her left hand. Her bright big eyes full of anticipation nervously watched Song Jian. The Little Match Girl? No wait, a little girl selling matches? Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back, watching the suddenly appearing girl with a vigilant face. This wasnt an ordinary place. It was a level 20 monster area where every few steps you could find a mutated zombie. Any level one NPC who dared to walk around here would find themselves getting dragged into an alley by a monster. Who are you? Song Jian gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly and asked apprehensively. Sir, my name is Maria Susan. Can you please buy a box of matches? I havent eaten in a day The little girl looked pathetic, tears welling up in her eyes. Song Jians heart couldnt help but twitch as if a hand had clenched it tightly. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian nodded, pulled out a Doomsday Coin and handed it to the little girl saying, Alright, Ill buy a box. Thank you, kind sir. Heres your box of matches. The little girl handed him a box of matches with a happy smile on her face. She took the Doomsday Coin, bowed to Song Jian, and turned to leave slowly. Song Jians eyes followed the little girl. He had once encountered a monster disguised as a little girl. A level one NPC appearing here was too strange. Song Jian felt a sense of unease. It wasnt until the girls figure disappeared into the sunset that Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. His eyes then fell on the box in his hand. Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Chapter 305: Territorial Expansion Campaign Chapter 305: Chapter 305: Territorial Expansion Campaign Translator: 549690339 Song Jians matchbox had nothing special about it, feeling very light in his hand as if there were not many matches inside. The matchbox didnt even have an attribute description, just like an ordinary scene item. Upon opening the matchbox, there were only three matches inside. Magical Match (Special): Consumable, Usage Effect: Striking the match at night will lead to unexpected events. May good luck always be with you! Its a special consumable? Song Jians eyes revealed a look of surprise. He had heard of such items before, similar to treasure chests that could grant various items upon use. Just for one Doomsday Coin, I made a fortune. Any item I get could easily cover the cost. If I had known, I would have bought all the matches in her basket! Song Jian couldnt help but think, even wanting to run after the little girl. However, night was fast approaching, and the match-selling girl had already disappeared. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, ultimately shaking his head and turning to leave the area, heading for the Manor Castle. Nightfall arrived, and monsters swarmed the streets, letting out loud roars and howls. No matter how many the players hunted during the day, there were always a large number of monsters appearing out of nowhere at night, seemingly endless. At this time, the players could only hide in their safe houses, shivering in fear and praying that the monsters wouldnt attack their safe houses. In fact, the reason the system allowed players to create safe houses was so they could have a place to hide at night. As long as they didnt deliberately provoke the monsters that came out at night, the monsters wouldnt actively attack the players safe houses. Song Jians Manor Castle was brightly lit yet silent. The Black Dragon hatchling hunted happily around the manor, killing level-five monsters. Already a level- ten elite, it could no longer gain any experience from killing these low-level monsters, but it still enjoyed tearing them apart with its claws and teeth. Its golden vertical pupils glowed with a bloodthirsty excitement, as if the constant killing was a natural instinctive activity for it. Song Jian sat in meditation on the bed, patiently waiting as the Night Slayer faintly emitted a red light from his chest. After a short time, the clouds in the sky dispersed, revealing the bright moonlight. At this moment, the monsters roars and howls grew even louder, their eyes turning red as they excitedly swallowed in the direction of the moon. A moonbeam shone through the window, enveloping Song Jian in moonlight. A cool sensation washed over him from head to toe, causing him to let out a comfortable moan. The feeling of complete cleansing was simply too irresistible. Song Jian soon immersed himself in this sensation, unaware of time passing; Fifteen minutes later, the moon was once again obscured by clouds, and Song Jian slowly opened his eyes. He looked at his hands and arms, the skin was a glowing white, with veins and muscles clearly visible underneath. However, the unusual phenomenon soon subsided, and the cool sensation inside his body also disappeared, as if it had never existed. An urge to kill every living creature in sight surged in Song Jians heart, causing his face to become twisted and deformed. As the violent emotion rose in Song Jians heart, the Blood Pool in the basement suddenly began to churn, like boiling water. The blood-soaked zombies also raised their heads, making roaring and howling gestures, but without any sound coming from their mouths. At the same moment that violence flooded Song Jians mind, a wave of coolness fought back against the emotion, quickly suppressing it. The Blood Pool in the basement gradually returned to calm, and the blood-zombies sat back, only their heads above the surface. Song Jians face remained calm, seemingly accustomed to this. Absorbing the essence of the moon could enhance his bodys attributes but he wouldnt give up. Although the side effects were somewhat headache-inducing, he had the innate attribute thick skin and didnt worry about his sanity being eroded by the violent emotions. So, he didnt care. Though he suppressed the violent emotions, Song Jian still felt an itch to go and battle the monsters outside. After some contemplation, Song Jian sighed and took out the matchbox he had bought earlier. He lit one match in the box; a small flame instantly ignited. The matchbox had only three matches, which could only be used during the night. Song Jian was also curious and wanted to see what unexpected things would happen. As the match quickly burned out, Song Jian received a message from the system. System: Youve used Maria Susans Matches. An unexpected event occurred C Your vitality points decrease by 90%, and your monster kill experience reduces by 90% for 10 hours! Congratulations! Song Jian gaped, looking at the matchbox with the remaining two matches, fighting the urge to throw it out the window and douse it in water. This is indeed unexpected Song Jian grumbled to himself, holding back a string of curses. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly had an epiphany and slapped his forehead. Damn, Pin still under the curse of the Abyss Demon, with a luck reduction of three. I cant believe Im playing this treasure box game. Its like asking for death! Song Jian couldnt help but mutter to himself. In fact, during the daytime, when fighting monsters, Song Jian had already felt the effect of reduced fortune. His attack damage was consistently minimal compared to before. However, his increased strength allowed him to easily defeat the level twenty monsters, so he didnt care. Glancing at the matchbox with the remaining two matches, Song Jian shook his head and put it in his bag. Now was not the time to test his luck. The night passed quickly, and daylight returned. Song Jian stayed in the castle, his vitality points now less than too. Even against a level-ten monster, he might be killed in one strike. It would be better to wait quietly for the negative effect to disappear before venturing out again. Plus, there was only a little less than two hours left. Just then, Song Jian heard a rumbling from afar. A voice echoed throughout the Doomsday City. Player Sang Ge initiates a Territory Expansion Campaign. This will be a great battle. Congratulations to Player Sang Ge on a victorious start and obtaining more territory! Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Chapter 306 Luo Tianyu Chapter 306: Chapter 306 Luo Tianyu Translator: 549690339 | At dawn, just as the sky began to lighten, a solemn voice echoed over the city. Player Sang Ge has launched a territorial expansion campaign. This is to be a great battle. We wish player Sang Ge a successful start and more territories to conquer! Song Jian frowned slightly, standing in front of the window, as he watched a player near him excitedly expand their domain. Sang Ge stood exuberantly atop a tower, with a dozen other players behind him, watching as the range of his safe house slowly grew outwards. Boss, weve finally taken the first step in the games contention for power! one of the players behind Sang Ge exclaimed excitedly. Yes, in this regional mission, weve all fought hard to hunt down the fish-headed monsters. Our efforts have finally paid off. Our Brave World Alliance is probably the first alliance in the game to expand its territory Sang Ge said, filled with emotion. Haha, though we can only expand by ten meters for now, there will come a day when the entire city is ours to rule! We, the Brave World Alliance, are the top alliance in the game! Everyone began cheering excitedly, as if they could already see their glorious future. At that moment, Sang Ge received a campaign message. System: Your territorial expansion campaign has encroached on player Luo Tianyus safe house. Do you wish to wage an expansion campaign against this player? Sang Ges face suddenly changed, and he turned to ask, Are there other players who have built safe houses nearby? Shouldnt be. We thoroughly searched the area a couple of days ago. No player had set up a safe house around here, said a player behind Sang Ge, seeming a bit confused. Its just one player, we can simply bulldoze over her! said a burly warrior player impatiently. Exactly. Who has our Brave World Alliance ever feared? Were bound to take over the entire city sooner or later. Why should we fear fighting against a single player? All players behind Sang Ge raised their weapons high and shouted loudly. Sang Ge nodded, not particularly concerned in reality. They were just facing an individual player, with a newly-built safe house. Now that it had become an obstacle in the expansion of the Brave World Alliance, it would simply be kicked aside. Launch an expansion campaign! Sang Ge said with a serious look on his face. System: You have initiated an expansion campaign against player Luo Tianyu. Please completely destroy the other partys safe house within an hour! Brothers, lets go flatten that players safe house! Sang Ge yelled, raising his weapon high. The players behind him responded and bounded forcefully towards where the system led. Meanwhile, in the Level 15 monster area, Luo Tianyu was charging at a group of mutant zombies, wielding her Square Sky Halberd. Luo Tianyu, petite and adorable, was waving her Square Sky Halberd, almost as tall as herself, excitedly hacking away at the mutant zombies surrounding her. The Square Sky Halberd in her hands faintly emitted a silver glow, making a chilling, eerie piercing sound, and directly hacked Level 15 mutant zombies into chunks of flesh. Dressed in a silver helmet and armor, and holding a Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu was like a female version of Lv Bu, rampaging through the Level 15 monster area, almost unmatched. After a long while, Luo Tianyu, panting heavily, retreated into a residential building and pulled food and water from her bag to recover her strength. Phew! If only I also had a war horse. Then who in this monster area would be my match? It would at least double my leveling speed! Luo Tianyu muttered. Just then, she received a system notification. System: Player Sang Ge has launched a territorial expansion campaign against you! You have the option to surrender or resist. If you surrender, your safe house will fall under player Sang Ges rule, and youll need to pay him a tribute of 10 Doomsday Coins daily. If you choose to resist, Sang Ge will launch an attack against you. You must defend your safe house for two hours. If you successfully defend it, Sang Ges territorial expansion campaign will fail, and you will receive a large number of campaign merits. If you fail to defend it, your safe house will be leveled, and all items within would be destroyed! Territorial expansion campaign? Luo Tianyu paused, then quickly became furious. Stabbing her Square Sky Halberd into the ground, she created a large pit. Ive barely established my safe house, and youre already trying to expand? Sang Ge, remember this. Ive got your name! Luo Tianyu bit down hard on her silver teeth, finally making her choice: I choose to resist! System: You will be automatically transported to your safe house in ten seconds. Please be prepared. Ten, nine, eight After the ten-second countdown, a flash of white light enveloped Luo Tianyu as she disappeared from her current location, instantly appearing in her safe house. Luo Tianyus safe house was a big tent, surrounded by an open space resembling a training ground. High walls surrounded the training ground, with four arrow towers on each side, doubling the amount of a regular players safe house. In front of the walls stood rows of caltrops, their sharp points glinting coldly. The tips even had half a foot of spikes embedded with steel. The whole safe house resembled an ancient military camp. Stepping out of the tent, Luo Tianyu looked at the distant tower, anger raging in her eyes. You want to fight? Well then, lets fight! Today, Ill show you what Im capable of! Luo Tianyu snorted coldly, holding her Square Sky Halberd, her figure flashing as she appeared on top of the wall. In the distance, a dozen players were charging toward Luo Tianyus safe house. Upon seeing Luo Tianyu standing on top of the wall, a gleam lit up in Sang Ges eyes. Luo Tianyu had fair skin, a delicate face, and a pair of vibrant, expressive eyes. Dressed in a silver helmet and armor and wielding her Square Sky Halberd, she had an unusual allure. Shes a girl. Boss, why not persuade her to surrender and ask her to be our sister-in-law! Haha! Yeah, boss, she looks quite good Boss, go for it! We all support you. You must win her heart! The group of players glanced at Luo Tianyu and began to chuckle, completely dropping their previous murderous looks. Sang Ge cleared his throat and stepped forward, stopping just outside the reach of Luo Tianyus defensive structures. He shouted, Miss, Im the leader of the Brave World Alliance. Our recent territorial expansion inadvertently encroached on your safe house. I do apologize. Would you be willing to join us at Brave World Alliance and strive for mutual greatness together? Enough talk! If you want to fight, fight! Luo Tianyu snapped sharply, stepping heavily on the ground, she leapt off the wall. Midair, she pointed her Square Sky Halberd directly at Sang Ge. Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Palace Chapter 307: Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Palace Translator: 549690339 | Sang Ge never expected that there would only be one person on the opposing side, and they actually dared to rush out of the safe house directly. Usually, in territorial battles, wouldnt one have to rely on the defenses of the safe house to wear out the enemy before attacking? How was this girl not following the usual strategy? If Sang Ge had known that the girl would act so recklessly, he wouldnt have rushed to the front alone. Wait a minute, I still have something to say Sang Ges face changed, and he tried to stop Luo Tianyu. But at this point, Luo Tianyus momentum had already reached its peak, and her murderous intent was so strong it felt tangible. Even her body was wrapped in a faint red dragon-shaped vigor. Bang! With a loud noise, the Square Sky Halberd in Luo Tianyus hand emitted a screech like a ghostly wail, chopping down at Sang Ges head. Caught off guard, Sang Ge could only use his weapon to block, but it was useless. He was knocked to the ground by Luo Tianyus halberd, his vitality points plummeting to near-death as he fell into the pool of blood. The comrades behind him were all dumbfounded. They had initially thought it would be a simple battle of overpowering weaker players, but now their leader had been instantly killed by the enemy. This wasnt what they had expected at all! The Brave World Alliance members, who had been full of confidence when they started the territorial expansion battle, were now at a loss for words. Some even quietly retreated a few steps, hiding behind the others. Luo Tianyu, with the Square Sky Halberd in hand, strode forward to Sang Ge, stomped on his head, and ground it underfoot, looking down on him disdainfully. So it was you who wanted to destroy my safe house, forcing me to come back from the Level 15 monster area. Do you know how much time Ive wasted? Mis, miss, this is all a misunderstanding. Whatever weve lost, our Brave World Alliance will compensate you, double, double! Sang Ge spat out blood, waving his hands in terror. At this point, his vitality was less than 5%, and he seemed to smell death. No need, your head will do as payment. Luo Tianyu sneered, and stepped down hard on Sang Ges head. With a puff, Sang Ges eyes bulged out, bloodshot, as his body jerked one final time before losing all vitality. Turning to look at the rest of the dozen players, Luo Tianyu narrowed her eyes and showed a fierce smile, yelling, Whos next! What they had thought was a cute little girl turned out to be a fierce lady tyrannosaur. Even though there were more than a dozen of them from the Brave World, they all shivered with fear, shaking their heads and retreating. Hmph, trash! Luo Tianyu spat at them, then turned back to start searching the items on Sang Ges body, thinking that they were all her spoils of war now. With the death of their leader, Sang Ge, the territorial expansion battle was a complete failure. The Brave World players left in disgrace. Not only did they lose a massive amount of war merit and Doomsday Coins, but their safe house also dropped by one level. It had only recently been upgraded to a Level 1 Manor, and now it was knocked back down to a Level 3 Safe House. To upgrade back to a Manor, they would have to endure another monster siege. Remembering their previous experience, every players face turned ugly, not daring to reminisce about that battle. With the death of their leader, Vice Alliance Leader Zhou Jin became the new leader. Seeing the morale of the Brave World at its lowest point, he knew they would be entering a period of hibernation for some time. At this point, Song Jian was hundreds of meters away, watching the scene unfold. Luo Tianyus strength was beyond his expectations C she was so powerful that it was hard to believe she was a girl. Even Song Jian was surprised by the tangible murderous aura emanating from her. Just how many monsters did she kill to accumulate such an aura? Now, more and more players were setting up safe houses, and most were concentrated near the Level 5 monster area, surrounding Camel Square. If Song Jian wanted to expand, he would inevitably clash with other players. Could it be, during the expansion battles, Ill have to attack the impregnable safe houses on my own? Song Jian frowned. Like the events of today, if the dozen Brave World players were to attack Song Jians Manor Castle, they wouldnt even require Song Jians intervention. The defensive structures would be enough to slaughter the players on their own. However, while other players safe houses may not have as strong defenses as Song Jians, the system still provides plenty of arrow towers and traps. Penetrating the defenses of a safe house wouldnt be an easy task. Having more people is still necessary! Song Jian thought. At that moment, he suddenly remembered the Blood Pool in his basement. Now that it had been upgraded to Level 2, he could summon two types of Blood Beasts: the Blood Crow and the Zombie. Although the Blood Crow was weak and only good for harassment and reconnaissance, the Zombie could be upgraded. If leveled up, they could potentially be useful in breaking through defenses. More importantly, as the Blood Pool level increased, more powerful Blood Beasts could be developed. With a higher-level Blood Pool, he could summon more potent Blood Beasts, and with a wave of his hand, command hundreds or even thousands of Blood Beasts to attack others safe houses. The mere sight of this army would likely cause anyone to panic. Ive been somewhat neglecting the functions of the Blood Pool. I should take the opportunity to raise its level. Song Jian thought. He checked the requirements to upgrade the Blood Pool to the next level. He already had the necessary 500 units of stone, but for the remaining two conditions, he didnt know where to look. Rubies and Dragon Bloodstones should also be a type of ore, but Ive never heard of any place that can mine such ores Song Jian thought. He had been to a Level 30 ore site and never found any trace of Rubies or Dragon Bloodstones there. Do I have to ask about it on the radio? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, about to open the radio when a hazy green light suddenly rose from the ground in the distant sky, piercing the sky like a column of light. Whos building a safe house now? Song Jian squinted at the green pillar of light in the distance. Soon, all players felt a tremor coming from afar, as if the earth was about to crack. This caused everyone to feel some panic. No, its not a safe house being built. There wouldnt be so much commotion! Song Jian said solemnly. At this moment, all online players simultaneously received a system notification: System: The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace has opened. Players above Level 10 may explore. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace will be open for 12 hours, so act quickly! Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Stop Here Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Stop Here Translator: 549690339 The system notification rang three times in a row, making sure every player noticed it. Every online player felt the previous vibrations emitted from the ground, so naturally, they wouldnt ignore the cheerful system message. Imperial Dragon Demon Palace? What is this stuff? Is it another secret place similar to a duplicate world? Song Jian muttered to himself. NPCs often refer to these duplicate worlds as secret places, which, depending on their access requirements, are rated as first level, second level, third level Bloody Underground Fight Dungeon Song Jian established early, was a level- one secret place. Even though the minimum level to enter was five, many players only dared to try the regular difficulty dungeon after they became full- fledged professionals, as they only had one life after all. Song Jian hesitated for a moment before dashing in the direction of the green pillar of light. After all, this was a location announced by the system to be worthy of exploration; surely, there must be some good loot. Shortly thereafter, Song Jian arrived at an abandoned factory where plenty of players had already gathered. Through the many shadows, Song Jian saw numerous NPCs, their faces filled with excited smiles. At the abandoned factory, a dormitory building was split open right in the middle, revealing a large hole in the ground from which the green pillar was rising. Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, who would have thought it would appear here? What fantastic luck! The eyes of a Minotaur-like NPC twinkled with excitement as he muttered to himself. Why would the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace appear here? Isnt it supposed to be in larger cities and controlled by the big forces? A weakling like us doesnt even have the chance to approach it without being chased away Its a great opportunity, we must seize it! But there are too many Gods Chosen here, they are quite annoying! Hehe, the Gods Chosen may have great potential and improve quickly, but most of these present are only just becoming professionals. They pose no threat to us, so if theres a treasure later, lets not hold back! Most of these NPCs were transported here from elsewhere in the game, some with missions, some as combat trainers, and some seeking to trade with the Gods Chosen. Their presence in the game is solely to enhance players enjoyment and serve their needs. However, at this moment, these NPCs began to gather around the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, forming a loose alliance. Although their levels were higher than the players levels, they were heavily outnumbered. Some players had noticed the strange behavior of the NPCs but were powerless to stop it. They could only huddle together according to their own alliances. Those who had not joined any alliances were loosely scattered around. From the surface, it appeared that the NPCs had the upper hand. Just then, a trio of players tried to approach the cave but were stopped by an NPC. What are you doing? A player brandished his weapon at one of the NPC elves in anger. Stay back, round-ears. This is not a place you humans can approach. Dont risk your life! The elf NPC dismissed the trio with a cold glance. Damn, an NPC is so arrogant! Just a level 15 runt daring to block our path? Hes got a death wish! One of the three players, wielding a submachine gun and dressed in combat gear, glared at the elf NPC. Before his comrades had a chance to stop him, he aimed his gun at the blocking NPC and pulled the trigger. Dada dada~ Bullets fired in a continuous stream towards the elf. However, when they got within a foot of the elf, it was as if they hit a wall. Their kinetic energy depleted, they dropped to the ground. A wave of ripples fluttered through the air as the elf NPC flippantly retrieved a short spear from his back and thrust it at the gun-wielding player. The spear traced an arc in the air. The throw seemed slow, but the spear was incredibly fast and made a rushing sound as it flew toward the players chest. Before the two companions could react, the gun-wielding player was sent flying, his chest splattered with blood and directly dropping into a near-death state. All the players were startled. Having the strength to instantly kill a level-10 professional, such an attack far exceeded the strength of a level-15 elite boss. Stop fighting, lets get out of here! One of the companions shouted immediately. The elf NPC, not wishing to cause any more harm, snorted coldly, took back his spear with a wave of his left hand, and dismissed the three players with a glance. They had bitten off more than they could chew. The two companions quickly revived the near-death player, and the trio skulked back towards the back of the crowd. The remaining NPCs glanced at each other and began to chase away players, securing the entrance of the cave that emanated the green light pillar. Although the move infuriated the crowd of over a hundred players, they didnt dare to complain. Each of these NPCs had a strength exceeding that of a level- 15 elite boss. Some even had levels as high as twenty. Even if all the players at the scene teamed up, they wouldnt stand a chance against these NPCs. These NPCs are too domineering! They took all the good spots! Complained a player who was moved to the back. Right, theyre just in-game NPCs! Wait until I level up and Ill slaughter them all! Quiet, this is probably part of the game plot. When the time comes, well just follow behind them! Yeah, its probably part of the game plot. I mean, you see, they dare not even kill; at most, theyll severely wound Song Jian quickly arrived at the abandoned factory. He scanned the crowd and saw that there were hundreds of players gathered. His eyebrows creased in confusion. What was odd was that he couldnt spot a single acquaintance. He didnt even see Luo Tianyu, who he had just encountered. Did they not have any curiosity? Did they not want to partake in a storyline task announced by the system? Song Jian slowly walked towards the cave. The players at the scene were taken aback by the sight of Song Jian, a level-15 player, and led a path for him. A high-level player is here! Look at the armor hes wearing. Although hes hiding the glow, you can tell from the pattern and design that its definitely a silver-grade item. Why is his hand empty? Is he a boxer? But that doesnt make sense either, boxers usually have a pair of gauntlets, so whats his profession? The players speculated amongst themselves, while Song Jian, seemingly oblivious to their comments, continued towards the mouth of the cave. At this moment, a dwarf NPC gave Song Jian a glance. He somehow detected a distasteful aura from him, causing him to subtly signal his cohorts. Three level-15 dwarf warriors armed with war hammers, immediately stepped forward to block Song Jian with cold voices, Halt! Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Chapter 309: Overwhelming Chapter 309: Chapter 309: Overwhelming Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian saw a group of NPCs gathered around the cave entrance, while the players stood at a distance. He already figured out what was happening, but he didnt care. The NPCs in front of him were not strong enough to scare him off. Seeing the three dwarf warriors blocking his path, Song Jian sneered and squinted his eyes, Whats the meaning of this? Is this your territory? The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace hasnt even opened yet, and you NPCs are already overbearing. Are you planning to seal this place off already? What, you want all the benefits for yourselves without sharing any? As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding players felt a bit displeased and looked at the NPC group, with most of them showing hostility in their eyes. At this moment, more and more players were rushing over, and the number had already exceeded 150. However, there were only about 50 NPCs surrounding the cave. Although some other NPCs were catching up, they still stood far away upon seeing the situation, apparently planning to watch the show first. It was normal for high-level NPCs to have an advantage over low-level players, so they tended to look down on them. Players wanting to get quests from NPCs would usually be polite, and some even tried to please the NPCs. However, when players united, their deterrence power was enormous. Moreover, players could kill monsters to quickly level up and surpass the effort of NPCs within a few months or years. This led to NPCs not daring to oppress the players too much and calling them blessed children. Seeing Song Jian agitating the players anger with just one sentence, the faces of the Dwarf Warriors changed at once, and they were so furious that they wanted to burst into a rage. We only said two words, where did you see us blocking this place? Players around started to slowly gather, with a hostile demeanor. The Dwarf Leader saw the scene and quickly stepped forward with a cold snort, Blessed children, dont listen to his nonsense. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is sealed with powerful monsters, and you are not strong enough to face them. Moreover, we didnt stop him because of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace! The Dwarf Leader pointed at Song Jian and shouted, His relationship with our Dwarf race is now one of hatred and enmity, and all dwarves will fight him to the death! Upon hearing this, all players were relieved, realizing that the NPCs blockade of the cave was indeed part of the games plot. They guessed that it would only be after fighting with the monsters inside that players would be allowed to enter. As the tension dispersed, the players lost their drive and returned scattered again. Some even started sizing up Song Jian with sinister intentions, wondering if they could be rewarded by killing him since he had a relationship of hatred with the dwarf race. Song Jian was taken aback for a moment, recalling the scene at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. He had been tricked by the Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeen into gathering ore at a subway station, only to find out it was a level-30 monster area. If it wasnt for the ratmen, he would have been close to death. Afterward, he managed to deceive Aberdeen into helping him repair his weapons for free by promising to collect Obsidian. As a result, Aberdeen held a deep hatred for him, and incidentally caused his relationship with the dwarves to become one of hatred. Fight to the death? Song Jian sneered and looked at the four, With just the four of you, you dare to say such words in front of me? Haha! Song Jian was now quite confident as even a level-20 elite boss wouldnt pose a threat to him, let alone these four who were more like level-15 elite bosses. Arrogant! The Dwarf Commanders face turned red with anger and waved his hand. The three dwarf warriors silently swung their hammers and rushed towards Song Jian. Song Jian waved his right hand, and a stream of fire condensed into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Such a display astonished all players, followed by intense envy. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians body rushed forward abruptly, his dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword leaving a trail of crimson in the air as it swung towards the frontmost dwarf warrior. Before the sword could reach him, the dwarf warrior in the lead revealed a look of fear in his eyes. He had only ever seen such a fierce sword technique from level-20+ dwarf knights. By the time it reacted, it had already smelled the scent of death from Song Jians blade. There is great terror between life and death; it was just a guard of the Dwarf Commander and didnt want to lose its life here. Under this strike, it dared not continue to charge forward, immediately steadying its stance and guarding its chest with its war hammer. Its thick thighs, much like tree roots, stood firmly on the ground. Boom! A loud rumble echoed, and everyone around involuntarily covered their ears. Song Jians long sword and the dwarfs war hammer collided fiercely, the Sword Qi bursting forth. A sound of breaking bones echoed from the dwarfs arms. Power crushes, his strength can actually crush mine! The dwarf warriors fear intensified, and he looked at Song Jian as if he were a god or a demon. The dwarfs were known for their strength, but they never expected that this human could crush their strength, which was difficult to believe. Song Jians strength attribute had exceeded twenty points by now. Facing a dwarf warrior with a strength attribute of no more than fifteen points, it was quite easy for him to inflict crushing damage. After the first hit, the dwarf endured the blow, with a hundred and ten-point damage floating above its head. But it couldnt withstand the second attack that followed. The second stage of the Broken Wing Dance sent it flying directly, its body soaring backward and crashing heavily into its two companions. As the three of them struggled to get up, Song Jian swooped down like a majestic eagle, targeting the cattle and sheep on the ground and slashing at the dwarf warrior. A wave of qi was released from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and the three dwarf warriors simultaneously lost control of their bodies, floating in the air. While they were suspended in the air, Song Jian activated the Rapid Sword skill, and a flurry of sword shadows appeared before the three dwarf warriors. Sword Silk! Three strands of silver Sword Qi pierced their bodies directly, and without any resistance, blood soared out like arrows. Their Vitality Points rapidly decreased, making it seem like Song Jian was not facing three Level 15 Elite Bosses, but three Level 1 small monsters! How could this be? This is completely crushing strength! These are three Level 15 Elite Bosses, and theres actually a player who can suppress them like this? Am I seeing things? A spectating player blinked and muttered in a low voice. I I feel like Im in a dream, too. Its too exaggerated! Seeing that the three guards were about to be killed by this human, the Dwarf Commander became panicked and hurriedly held onto his scepter, wanting to rush over to help. At this moment, a giant Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion appeared out of thin air, swinging its massive stinger, and staring intently at the Dwarf Commander. Immediately, a look of hesitation appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face, and he stopped his steps. Just then, a sorrowful scream rang out, and the Dwarf Commanders face turned ugly. He glared fiercely at Song Jian, fuming with rage! Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Chapter 310: Qian Xiaohao Chapter 310: Chapter 310: Qian Xiaohao Translator: 549690339 | Stop! The Dwarf Commander roared. However, Song Jian merely sneered coldly and, seeing that the three dwarf warriors were on their last straws, he swung his left hand violently and a silver Sword Qi of three meters long swept over them. Level three Sword Finger could cause about a hundred points of physical damage and also carried a hundred points of gold series damage. Physical damage could be mitigated by defence, while gold series damage could only be reduced by corresponding resistance. Damages appeared above the dwarf warriors heads, the first damage was over a hundred, and the second was a hundred gold series damages. Apparently, their resistance to gold attributes was zero. This single strike killed all three, leaving a piece of loot on each of their bodies; a level ten war hammer and armor. Song Jian picked them up and saw that all three items were of white quality. He couldnt help but purse his lips and thought to himself: cheapskates. You dared to kill them! The Dwarf Commanders face was flushed and his hands gripping the staff turned white from anger. Didnt we agree to fight till death separates us? Song Jian looked surprised and couldnt help asking. At this, the Dwarf Commander fell silent, then roared angrily and turned to run away, even giving up the entrance to Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The rest of the NPCs exchanged glances, a trace of relief in their eyes. It was fortunate they didnt rashly throw their fighters into the fray. This deitys power made him a match for a level-twenty elite boss. Song Jian glanced at the other NPCs, all of whom gave him room to pass without a word, settling disapproving eyes on him. Seeing Song Jian swagger over, players in the back began to argue, some wondering if it were a test C defeat an NPC to upgrade their position. Some people got restless, but a level-15 elite NPC versus their own abilities was like getting doused with cold water from head to toe. Maybe we can gang up against an NPC? speculated a player. But not one dared to try it out. Crack, Crack~ Suddenly a crack appeared at the mouth of the cave. The ground collapsed and everyone moved away. Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is about to emerge! An NPC hollered, his eyes gleaming. Just then, an oval-shaped portal materialized in the center of the abandoned factory, from which several people emerged. A team of more than a dozen humans, all above level ten, were made up of warriors, mages, assassins, and priests. Even facing an enemy several levels higher, there was no fear. At the forefront of the group was a handsome young man with a perpetual gentle smile. He gave off an unapproachable vibe, though his face was open to interpretation. Wearing a luxurious suit and devoid of any weapons, he looked around after stepping out of the portal, laughing: Dr. Mika-ras locator isnt half bad. Very precise. Youll see a 30% increase in your research funding for the next quarter. The group headed straight towards the cave entrance, ignoring the surrounding NPCs and players. In comparison to the first group of NPCs, these people looked more like elite soldiers, where the first group of NPCs seemed more like a wildling band. The son of Count Qian Dahai from the City of Sin, Qian Xiaohao! Proclaimed an NPC, recognizing the leading young man. The son of a count? Dammit, wherever there are benefits, there are these guys Ive heard that Count Qian Dahai is on his death bed. Qian Xiaohao is his only son, the title will surely be his eventually Hmph, thats not necessarily the case. Ive heard Count Qian Dahai sold a core skill from their family inheritance. Its crucial; if he cant become the character from the legend, even if he is the counts only son, he wont necessarily be Jis successor The City of Sin is a level-three city; the power that Count Qian Dahai wields as a count is formidable. Qian Xiaohao, being his only heir, commands respect despite not having total control over his familys affairs. Qian Xiaohao looks like a playboy, but in reality his level had already reached eighteen. He has got two level-twenty followers by his side, their power on par with a level-twenty elite boss. Qian has recruited them himself as his loyal sidekicks. The City of Sin is far from Doomsday City and its been less than half an hour since the appearance of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Yet, in such a short time, Qian Dahai had received the news and was transported nearby. Clearly, somebody in Doomsday City must have tipped him off. Song Jian slightly frowned upon hearing the NPCs conversations the name Count Qian Dahai was too familiar. Wasnt that the NPC that he had traded Sword Finger with? The core skill these NPCs were talking about was probably Sword Finger. Just then, an NPC with wings at his back approached, making a greeting at Qian Xiaohao and said: Young Master Qian, long time no see. Your messages are indeed swift. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace hasnt appeared for half an hour and youve already had your transmission array set up. The preciseness simply makes one gasp in admiration! Qian Xiaohao glanced nonchalantly at him, his smile not lessening. He casually returned a greeting: If it isnt the Soka familys Young Master Feiyu. I thought you were practicing in the wilderness battleground. How did you get here? Are your brothers aware of your presence here? Young Master Feiyus face changed. The Soka family followed the law of survival but at any cost, all family successors, after reaching adulthood, are sent away to fend for themselves. So, assassinations between brothers are common. As the ninth in line, Feiyu Soka had always claimed he was training in the wilderness battleground, but was actually sneaking into Doomsday City. If his older brothers found out, they would send a team of assassins after him. Young Master Qian, you joke too much. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is about to open, and why dont you stand next to me? Then, it would be easier to get the majority of the loot, Young Master Feiyu suggested. Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Chapter 311: The Gate Chapter 311: Chapter 311: The Gate Translator: 549690339 | As soon as Young Master Feiyu spoke, the NPCs standing next to him began to secretly curse in their hearts. If you want to be a good person, why dont you use your own spot, but instead drive us away? However, when Qian Xiaohaos gaze passed over them, the NPCs all showed ingratiating smiles on their faces and automatically moved to make room. These were just the lowest-level adventurers, who, by sheer luck, had been randomly sent to this city by the system. In terms of strength, they didnt dare to offend the son of a count from the City of Sin. Qian Xiaohao laughed and walked with his group toward Young Master Feiyu: Thank you very much, Young Master Feiyu. With Qian Xiaohaos arrival, the abandoned factory became even livelier. Song Jian didnt care; as long as these NPCs didnt gang up on him, he would be in an unbeatable position. The more people, the better. The more people there were, the easier it would be for him to take advantage of the chaos. These NPCs seemed to know much more about the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace than the surrounding players; even if they hadnt entered it before, they had heard many stories about it. Compared to the NPCs, the players seemed completely clueless, knowing only that there would be treasures inside; as for the specific situation inside the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, they knew nothing. Time passed little by little, and more and more people gathered around, but everyone was quietly waiting without showing any signs of impatience. From the corner of his eye, Song Jian saw Young Master Feiyu seemingly whispering something to Qian Xiaohao, all the while glancing in his direction. The way Qian Xiaohao looked at Song Jian was like a venomous snake eyeing its prey. Song Jians heart sank could it be that he had exposed his Sword Finger skill and had been recognized by this so-called Young Master Feiyu? Just then, the cracks in the cave grew larger and larger. Suddenly, another surge of green light burst forth from within, and the entire ground began to shake. The cave entrance finally split open enough to reveal a huge passage that could accommodate three people walking side by side, with a stone staircase appearing before everyones eyes. All players received a joyful system message at the same time: System: The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is now open. Entry time is ten minutes; after ten minutes, entry will no longer be possible. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace will exist for twelve hours; after twelve hours, all players inside will be forcibly teleported out. Upon receiving the system message, everyones faces changed simultaneously, and they rushed chaotically toward the cave entrance. There were only ten minutes to enter if they missed this opportunity, wouldnt their entire trip have been wasted? As soon as the stone stairs appeared, the NPCs near the cave entrance all swarmed in. Song Jian didnt rush to the front, but instead waited for Qian Xiaohao and the others to enter before leisurely walking toward the stone stairs. No one knew what kind of monsters might be inside the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, so it was better to let these familiar NPCs go in and scout ahead. Even if they found any treasures, Song Jian could just snatch them back later. Walking down the stone stairs, everyone was surprised to find that they were incredibly long, spiraling down like a winding snake with no end in sight. It took more than half an hour to walk down these stairs, and the surrounding area was quite dim. Everyone proceeded carefully, fearing that they might fall from the stone staircase and plummet into the bottomless abyss below; whether they were level 15 or level 20, such a fall would undoubtedly be fatal. Fortunately, no monsters appeared along the way, and everyone safely reached the end of the staircase. At the very bottom, a colossal bronze gate appeared before them. The bronze gate was adorned with two ferocious dragon heads, their lifelike expressions seemingly ready to devour anyone who approached. Surrounding the dragon heads was a series of intricate magic rune arrays, shimmering with the glow of the array, though their brilliance had become quite weak by this point. A few fast-running NPCs had already reached the bronze gate and were pushing against it with all their might. However, the gate remained firmly in place. Qian Xiaohao witnessed this scene and chuckled softly, saying, The two bronze doors of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace each contain the power of a dragon. One must possess an attribute of at least fifteen points of strength to possibly move them! As he spoke, Qian Xiaohao gestured to several people behind him. Soon, several heavily armored warriors arrived in front of the bronze gate, intending to open it. All these warriors were level 15, with strength as their primary attribute. Qian Xiaohao had also spent a good amount of treasure to elevate their strength attribute to over 15. In the end, their combined efforts only managed to slightly shake the bronze gate, leaving everyone present to change their expressions and direct their gazes at Qian Xiaohao. How could this be? Qian Xiaohao furrowed his brows. He had also been to the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace before; on those occasions, the gate had always been opened by several people with strength attributes over 15. Why was it different this time? Seeing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace right in front of them but feeling unable to get in, people began to grow restless. Qian Xiaohaos face darkened, and he muttered under his breath, Useless! At this point, one of his followers whispered in his ear, Big brother, why dont I give it a try? Be careful, second brother! Qian Xiaohao nodded his head and said. The robust man smiled and walked one step at a time toward the bronze gate. With each step, he grew taller; by the time he reached the gate, he was over two meters tall, his whole body rippling with explosive power, and his armor seeming a size too small. He tore it off and threw it on the ground. He roughly swept away the people in front of the bronze gate, let out a loud roar, and his vitality and muscles surged, causing him to grow even taller. His whole body was covered in dense veins, and he looked like a monster. Song Jian drew in a sharp breath; this sturdy man was actually giving him a feeling of threatening his life. If they really fought, Song Jian would find it difficult to win. Another one of Qian Xiaohaos followers said excitedly, It seems that second brothers Gods Descending skill has improved again Qian Xiaohao also smiled faintly. These two followers were powerful with great potential. In order to win them over, Qian Xiaohao had even taken the oath of brotherhood with them. At this moment, the muscular man let out a beast-like roar and pushed against the bronze gate with all his strength. The immovable gate, which many NPCs could not budge, began to creak open under his force. However, as the gate opened, a cloud of black mist drifted out from within. It coalesced into the shape of a skull in the air, emitting a sharp howl as it pounced on the brawny man pushing the door. The muscular man, focused on opening the door with all his might, hadnt had time to defend himself and was quickly engulfed by the black mist, screaming horribly. This mist turned out to have an intense corrosive effect C the mans body visibly collapsed at an alarming speed, deflating like a punctured balloon. All of the people present quickly retreated, looking at the black mist with terror on their faces. Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Gem Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Gem Translator: 549690339 I Looking at the burly man struggling in the black mist, Qian Xiaohaos face turned ugly as he murmured to himself, Impossible, how could this be? The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace never had this black mist, why is it here now? Qian Xiaohao had entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace several times before and had never encountered such a situation. Otherwise, he would never have let his follower push open the gate. Big Brother, the Second Brotherhe Another follower behind him looked at the burly man slowly losing his vitality, and tears welled up in his eyes. The black mist began to disappear slowly after it corroded the burly man. By the time everyone was sure that the black mist had dispersed and the danger was gone, they found that the burly man was already lifeless; his body dehydrated and shriveled up into the size of a seven or eight-year-old child. The previous NPCs who had attempted to open the door were all relieved, thankfully, they lacked the strength to do so. Otherwise, they would have been the ones turned into mummies. However, Qian Xiaohaos face looked terrible. While it wouldnt matter as much for the others, these two followers were his own recruits, not belonging to the clans power. The loss of one of them made him feel heartbroken. The group waited again for a while, and when they confirmed that there were no abnormalities, they entered through the bronze gate. Inside the gate was pitch black, but there were twinkling stars overhead, as if they were outside. Depending on the starlight overhead, they could barely see their surroundings. By this time, the vertical pupil in Song Jians forehead had quietly opened, scanning the surroundings. The vertical pupil had night vision, allowing him to see further and clearer than others in the dark. Behind the bronze gate lay a structure similar to an underground palace, which was the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Once Song Jian entered, he couldnt help drawing in a sharp breath. This underground palace was filled with corpses everywhere; humans, elves, dwarfs, trolls, beastmen, almost all races could be seen here. Moreover, Song Jian also saw numerous remnants of other creatures. The palace was extravagantly decorated, with coiling dragon pillars towering high. These columns were also shackled with mummies wrapped in iron chains. Each of these mummies was holding their heads high, their mouths wide open, as if they were constantly releasing silent roars. There were also obvious bite marks on these shackled mummies, some of their faces were even completely devoid of flesh. One must wonder what terrifying tragedy took place here. Just then, the mummies lying on the ground as if they had sensed the presence of the living, began to revive one by one. Even those on the coiling dragon pillars started to tear the chains that bound them. These iron chains were already decayed, breaking apart one after another, the mummies instantly regained their freedom. Hehe~ Howls of mutated zombies were emitted from the mouths of these mummies. One by one the corpses slowly stood upright and pounced on the group. However, seeing this scene, it appeared to be within everyones predictions. All the NPCs drew their weapons and began battling these mummies. Damn, these mummies are all level 15 elite bosses, there are too many. This dungeon is a bit horrifying, isnt it? One of the players in the back screamed after checking the attributes of these mummies. Level 15 elite bosses? Impossible, how can there be so many? Damn, its true. They are all level 15 elite bosses. Luckily we have these NPCs with us, otherwise no matter how many people we bring, we would all be wiped out! Charge, lets go! We just need to deal damage with these NPCs tanking for us. If we can kill one boss, we kill one boss. All of these are bosses! Hearing this mans roar, all the players were stunned for a moment, then started rushing towards the monsters. For a while, various attacks flooded over the crowd of mummies like a torrent. Various colors of energy beams even illuminated the surrounding hall. The players powerful momentum gave the NPCs a good scare. Only when they realized that the players were attacking the mummies did they finally breathe a sigh of relief. After exchanging glances, all the NPCs began to be wary of the players behind them. Song Jian didnt care about this. Apart from keeping the Immortal Sword Body and Morphing into Dark Cloud skills at hand and not summoning any creatures, he immediately launched full firepower, rushing towards the mummies. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swung out, emitting a dark red light. The third stage attack directly threw seven or eight mummies into the air. Sword Finger! A silver light illuminated a large area around them in an instant. Qian Xiaohao squinted as he stared intently at Song Jian, who felt a gaze full of malice coming from the side. Turning his head to look, Qian Xiaohao had a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth, and he nodded slightly towards Song Jian. Bang! A mummy fell to the ground, its vitality points reduced to zero. With a boom, a black flame rose directly, burning the mummy to ashes within seconds. Clang! A crisp noise resounded as a green gemstone the size of a fingernail rolled out from the ashes. Green Gemstone (White): Inlayable, Use Effect: Can be inlaid on helmets, chest armour, trousers, gloves, leggings, physique attribute +1; Use requirement: Inlayed items level 10. A gemstone that can enhance attributes? Song Jian looked at the green gemstone the size of a fingernail in his hand, a surprised expression appearing on his face. Song Jian had acquired inlayable items before, but he had never seen one that directly increased attributes. Seeing the green gemstone in Song Jians hand, all the NPCs had greedy looks in their eyes. If it werent for fearing Song Jians powerful strength, these people would probably try to snatch the gemstone directly. Gems, indeed, gems can drop in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace One of the NPCs stared at the gemstone in Song Jians hand in a daze, mumbling to himself. Haha, so many mummies, all mine, the gems are all mine too! Another NPC seemed to have been stimulated, breaking out his full strength and charging towards the mummies. Song Jian took a deep breath. It seemed that these gems were indeed valuable, or else these NPCs wouldnt be so fanatic. Could the red gems required to upgrade the Blood Pool be obtained here? A sudden spark of inspiration stirred in Song Jians mind. Upon this thought, Song Jian became excited, wanting to reveal all his cards and slaughter all the mummies. This mummy was killed by me; that gemstone is also mine. Why are you plundering my spoils of war! A not-too-distant NPC who was an archer pointed at a human NPC and shouted angrily. Just because you say you killed it means you did? I also contributed. As for the spoils of war, it naturally belongs to whoever grabs it. If youre too slow, who can you blame? The warrior NPC glanced dismissively at the archer and snorted coldly before throwing himself at a mummy nearby. Song Jian looked around and indeed, nearly all the NPCs were unleashing their wide-range group attack skills. They didnt aim to eliminate all the mummies, but at least dealt damage to them and acquired the right to pick up the loot. Seeing this scene, Song Jian smirked and couldnt help chuckling. Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Snatching the Monster Chapter 313: Chapter 313: Snatching the Monster Translator: 549690339 | Seeing the NPCs start to fight over the monsters, Song Jian began to laugh. Seeing a mummy that only had less than a tenth of its vitality points left, Song Jian immediately pulled out a self-destructing robot from his inventory and directed it toward the mummy. The self-destructing robots moved on tracks, their speed was incredibly fast, and their compact size made them nimble among the monsters. As it reached the mummy, its warning light started to flash urgently. Boom! A massive explosion resounded, causing a damage of over two hundred points to all the monsters and NPCs within a three-meter range. The mummy let out a roar and instantly turned into a pile of ashes, unfortunately, it didnt drop any gems. Song Jian gave a snort, his gaze shifted to other mummies. However, the explosion drew all of the NPCs attention to Song Jian. In particular, those NPCs who were just attacking the mummy looked horrified. One NPC was even blasted by the self-destructing robot to the brink of death. How dare you That NPC pointed at Song Jian, his face full of anger. Huh, the experience points from the final hit are quite high! Song Jian said with surprise. Human, your actions will provoke public outrage. Even if youre powerful, you cant possibly fight against so many people A bull-headed beastman shaman, holding a bone wand, turned towards Song Jian. What, only you guys can snatch the monsters, and others cant? Song Jian retorted. The shaman priest was at a loss for words, looking at the NPCs fighting over the mummies, he sighed and shook his head without saying more. The NPCs were not all on the same page. They belonged to different factions, some of them were even enemies. But because there were so many players, these NPCs felt pressure and nerves, forced to unite and form a loose alliance. However, this alliance couldnt hold up in the face of self-interest. Song Jian didnt care about that, seeing another mummy was almost out of vitality points, he immediately let loose another self-destructing robot. Ba-ba-ba~ The self-destructing robot rushed towards the mummy. At this moment, the NPC that had been hacking at the mummy saw its vitality points had fallen to half and immediately showed a drastic change in expression. Rather than being hit by the mummy, it rapidly retreated. The explosion radius of self-destructing robots was three meters. If it waited till the moment they worked their way over, it would be too late to escape. Boom! Another thunderous noise, the mummy with less than a hundred vitality points was blasted into pieces. The surrounding NPCs scampered away in panic, none dared to get within a 3-meter radius of the mummys corpse. Just then, Song Jians eyes brightened. He seemed to see a red gem roll down from the mummys body. Sword Shadow Step! A dark figure pounced at the mummy. Some NPCs seeing that Song Jian intended to snatch the gem began to attack him. Energy beams of various colors blasted at Song Jian all at once. Boom! MISS, MISS, Boom! About half of the attacks were directly dodged, Song Jian was taken by surprise, he swiftly scooped up the gem and turned around. Like a shadow, he rushed towards the NPC attacking him that was closest to him. Dont, Stop, 1 The face of that NPC changed drastically, it hadnt expected that Song Jian would actually dare to fight it amidst so many people. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! A series of attacks followed, instantly killing this NPC who had over eight hundred vitality points. Leisurely picking up the items dropped by the NPC, Song Jian looked around. His eyes were filled with killing intent, and a hint of black shadows began to float around him, like tentacles of a devil. Qian Xiaohao sneered, ready to step forward and reprimand Song Jian, even thinking about rallying everyone around to kill him and see if he could burst out the Sword Finger skill. But he was held back by his last remaining follower, who whispered in his ear, Young Master, look at the black mist on him, thats the mark of an abyssal demon. Hes been marked by an abyssal demon. If you kill him, I fear you will replace him, becoming the next target of the abyssal demon What? How could he possibly provoke such a terrifying existence? Qian Xiaohaos eyes were full of surprise. Staring at Song Jian for a while, there was struggle in Qian Xiaohaos eyes. After hesitating for a long time, he finally sighed; He can perform Sword Finger, he surely possesses Invisible Sword Qi, what a pity After Song Jian had killed an NPC, not all NPCs were stunned by his actions. Two of the level twenty NPCs snorted, about to step forward, but saw that Song Jian unleashed over a dozen self-destructing robots all at once that surrounded him. This moment immediately silenced everyone. Over a dozen self-destructing robots, each capable of causing over two hundred points of damage, this many self-destructing robots could instantly kill any one present. If Song Jian was heartless, he could even take a lot of NPCs down with him. Human, what do you want exactly? An elf NPC tightly clutched his battle bow, his face full of confusion as he asked. I need a hundred red gems! Song Jian replied with a slight smile. Impossible! Not every monster here can drop a gem, and not every gem dropped is necessarily red. Your request is impossible to fulfil! The elf NPC immediately rebutted, angered. Shrugging, Song Jian said: Well, Ill just farm for loot myself. Is that farming for loot yourself? Youre just stealing monsters, are you clueless? The elf NPC was left speechless in frustration. If Song Jian continued causing chaos, everyone would have to reserve some energy while fighting monsters. When would they be able to kill all these mummies? You have to understand theres more than just that in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace! I can give you all the red gems dropped by these mummies, plus an extra Life Fruit. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, you can fully recover by consuming it, what do you think? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, he only had a few more than ten self-destructing robots left. Even if he could snatch every time and every mummy he snatched could explode with a red gem, he could at most obtain a dozen more red gems. If he accepted the deal proposed by the elf NPC, his harvest would naturally be larger. Will they listen to you? Song Jian glanced at the other NPCs. Seeming to possess high status, the elf NPC looked around, his gaze only lingered on Qian Xiaohao for a moment. As Qian Xiaohao nodded slightly, the elf NPC showed a smidge of smugness in his smile: This, I will certainly guarantee for you! Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord Chapter 314: Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord Translator: 549690339 Song Jian laughed and nodded, agreeing to the elf NPCs suggestion. The Elf NPC was quite generous, tossing a fist-sized red fruit to Song Jian. This was a Life Fruit from the Tree of Life, but it wasnt as precious as people imagined. It was at most equivalent to a full Vitality potion that removes all negative status effects. However, sometimes such a fruit could save ones life. Song Jian nodded, put the Life Fruit into his bag, but didnt take back the self-destructing robots. They still surrounded him, glaring intently at the NPCs who were hunting the mummies. For a moment, all the players looked at Song Jian with admiration; he was a ruthless guy! He even made the NPCs work for him? Without the self-destructing robots causing chaos, the NPCs finally relaxed and started to focus on hunting the mummies. Clang- At the sound of a crisp noise, Song Jian turned to look. A red gem dropped from a mummys body, and Song Jian couldnt help but smile, staring closely at the NPC who killed the mummy. The human NPC wore a conflicted expression. After picking up the red gem, he saw Song Jians wolfish gaze and couldnt help but tremble slightly, shaking his head with a bitter smile as he tossed the red gem to Song Jian. If he didnt hand over the red gem, not only would Song Jian not let him go, but the Elf NPC wouldnt spare him either. Although the red gem was precious, it wasnt as valuable as his own life. When inlaid on equipment, the red gem could increase ones strength attribute by one point, almost equal to a Ring of Strength. However, Song Jian wanted the red gems not for inlaying, but for upgrading his Blood Pool. Although the Blood Slaves created by the Blood Pool were currently weak, their potential was great and their levels needed to be increased as soon as possible. Soon, Song Jian collected more than ten red gems, while the other colored gems that dropped were collected by the NPCs themselves. Those who dropped red gems could only blame their bad luck. One unlucky player who luckily managed to deliver the last hit and received a gem from a mummy found out it was a red gem. He reluctantly handed it to Song Jian with a mournful face, leaving Song Jian both amused and helpless. Soon, the hundred plus mummies were all killed by the NPCs, dropping more than thirty red gems, all of which were pocketed by Song Jian. Without the interference of the self-destructing robots, the NPCs monster-hunting efficiency was quite impressive. With the mummies no longer being a threat, everyone continued to move forward. Soon, a Bronze Throne appeared before everyone. This is it, the Bronze Throne. Whoever possesses it will get a chance to compete for one of the top ten unique professions! Qian Xiaohaos eyes gleamed. He had spent a great deal of effort to enter Doomsday City, all for the sake of this Bronze Throne in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The Elf NPC also wore an excited expression: Is this the key to the top ten unique professions? Its so amazing, I finally see it today Qian Xiaohao excitedly rushed towards the Bronze Throne deep within the Underground Palace, but stopped halfway, his face full of doubt and suspicion. How, how could this be? Why is there still someone on the throne? It should be noted that the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace Qian Xiaohao had previously entered contained only a bare Bronze Throne. Although he didnt have the qualifications to compete back then, he remembered every detail of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace clearly. Could this be a trap? Qian Xiaohao couldnt help but take two steps back, while the follower behind him wore a puzzled expression, whispering, Young Master, whats wrong? Why dont you go and seize the Bronze Throne? Somethings not quite right Qian Xiaohao said with a frown. Since Young Master Qian is not interested, I, Ama Girel Star Moon, will take this Bronze Throne. The Elf NPC excitedly lunged at the Bronze Throne. Song Jian calmly followed behind the NPC. Regardless of who obtained the treasure, he would always get a share. He had the confidence and ability to do so. The Elf NPC charged toward the Bronze Throne and saw a black-robed skeleton sitting on it. Frowning, he tried to pull the skeleton down. The black robe on the skeleton was made of an unknown material. Even the iron chains on the Coiling Dragon Pillar had rusted away, but the black robe remained brand new, as if it had just been made. The flesh on the skeleton had long since decayed, leaving only the pitch-black bones, which radiated a faint luster from their surface, like black crystals. Ama Girel, just a small family of elves, dares to compete with me for the Bronze Throne, not knowing whether to live or die! Qian Xiaohao sneered, with his hands crossed on his shoulders, standing aside, wanting to watch Ama Girel mess up. As expected, the moment Ama Girel reached out, the skeleton on the Bronze Throne suddenly had oil-green light in its eye sockets. Slap- Ama Girels arm was grabbed by the skeleton; The stench of the Elves, I smelled it the moment you entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace The skeleton raised its head, its eyes glowing with green fire as it stared at Ama Girel, speaking in a hoarse voice. You, you are Ama Girels face turned pale; only then did the name and attributes of the skeleton appear above its head. LV15 Imperial Dragon Demon Lord (Lord): Vitality Points: 5000/5000, Spirit Points: 800/800. Special Features: Undead, Super Defense, Ghostly Strike. Skills: Instant Slash, Soul Drain, Summon Guardian. A level 15 Lord BOSS? Ama Girel was startled and hurriedly tried to break free from the skeletons grip, but the skeletons palm was like an iron clamp, holding his wrist firmly. Whoosh- Ama Girel suddenly felt a pain in his chest and saw a withered hand had pierced through it. His eyes were full of disbelief and terror. How, how is this possible? I have 860 Vitality Points, how could 1 Serve as the nourishment for my resurrection- The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a satisfied moan, wisps of red Vitality flowing from Ama Girels body into the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. In no time, Ama Girel had turned into a mummy, his face still wearing a look of terror. At this point, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had fully regained his flesh, appearing like a man in his thirties with two huge dragon horns on his head and blue gem-like eyes. Seeing the NPCs and players gathered around, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords mouth curled into a cruel smile. Since you killed all my subordinates, youll now become my subordinates! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord laughed loudly, raising his right hand towards the sky. A dragons roar echoed throughout the Underground Palace. Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Chapter 315: Attracting Hatred Chapter 315: Chapter 315: Attracting Hatred Translator: 549690339 The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord stood up from the Bronze Throne, and a pressure emanated from him. Everyone could not help but take a few steps back, their faces changing drastically. Is this the power of a Level 15 lord? How is that possible! Surprise appeared in Qian Xiaohaos eyes. He had only felt such a terrifying aura from those characters above Level 30. As the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord stood up, he raised his hand. A dragon chant echoed throughout the Underground Palace, and from behind the Bronze Throne, a colossal Bone Dragon over ten meters long slowly revealed its head. The Bone Dragons entire body was devoid of flesh, leaving only stark white bones. Two clusters of green flames burned ferociously in its eye sockets. Gray auras surrounded the Bone Dragon, giving people a dangerous feeling just by seeing them. Qian Xiaohaos face changed, and he shouted softly, Retreat! Instantly, he and the Follower retreated rapidly, heading towards the entrance of the cave. Adult members of the Dragon Clan were at least Level 60. Even if they turned into Bone Dragons after death, their levels would not be lower than 55. Even if everyone present joined forces, they would be no match for this Bone Dragon, let alone a Level 15 lord-class BOSS. How could a Bone Dragon appear here! Qian Xiaohaos expression darkened with terror. He even ignored his subordinates and only led his Follower, rushing towards the entrance of the cave. While running, the Follower unintentionally glanced back, and suddenly froze. Young Master, thats not a real Bone Dragon The Follower grabbed Qian Xiaohao and whispered. Qian Xiaohao turned to look and saw what the Follower meant. The Bone Dragon that had been summoned by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was not real. It was translucent like an illusion. Its second half seemed to be embedded in the wall behind the Bronze Throne, revealing only the front half of its body. Fifteen, Level 15? And an ordinary-quality monster? This, this After closely inspecting the Bone Dragon, Qian Xiaohao didnt know what to say. Everything before him made Qian Xiaohao feel as if he had lost control. Why did this Imperial Dragon Demon Palace seem so different from any other he had entered? Rumble! At this moment, the entrance of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace suddenly began to shake, and stones rolled down, sealing the bronze gate shut. A hideous smile appeared on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords face, as he roared softly, All of you shall die! Speaking, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord grasped at his right hand, and a huge demonic blade over two-meters long appeared in his palm. He fiercely slashed forward, sending a black blade aura at the crowd. A NPC with a shield in hand shouted and stepped forward, grasping the shield tightly and smashing it into the ground. Shield Wall! As the command was uttered, the shields surface emitted a dense layer of white light, forming a huge wall made up of shields to block the path. Boom! The black blade aura shattered the white lights shield wall and viciously struck the shield. The NPC shouted, his forehead veins bulging, refusing to budge and firmly resisting the shield. Bang! With a loud noise, the NPC was pushed back by the blade aura, dragging him more than two meters away, as a damage number of more than 300 floated above his head. We can block it! Surprise appeared on the face of the Shield Warrior NPC. Whoosh! A white light flew down from above and immediately boosted his Vitality Points by more than 200. We can win! Everyone, lets fight together! This is a Level 15 lord-class BOSS, defeating it will surely grant us silver, maybe even gold-quality equipment! The Shield Warrior rallied the crowd, and almost all NPCs cheered in response. Qian Xiaohaos face became incredibly ugly. What the Shield Warrior did was what he should have been doing in the first place. But because he knew about the Bone Dragon, he panicked and wanted to escape the moment he saw it. His cowardice was apparent to everyone. Even if he rallied the crowd now, no one would respond except the people he brought with him. Young Master, what should we do? The only remaining Follower asked softly. Fight, we have to kill it! Only then can we obtain the Bronze Throne! Qian Xiaohao gritted his teeth. Understood, Young Master! The Follower pulled a rifle from his bag and held it. The rifle was even longer than a regular sniper rifle and possessed a technological appearance beyond its era. Energy lights on both sides of the gun flickered continuously, seemingly always in a charging state. This Gauss sniper rifle, powered by electromagnetic acceleration rails, fired metal bullets with incredible speed. They were virtually undeterred within a kilometer, with almost no recoil, and its power far exceeded regular sniper rifles. It was a weapon that every sniper-class player dreamt about. Be careful not to attract too much aggro! Qian Xiaohao cautioned before flicking his right hand down. The ring on his index finger burst into a sky-blue light, and a lightsaber appeared in his palm. It resembled the lightsabers used by Jedi warriors in the real worlds Star Wars films. The weapons performance was also analogous, being almost indestructible and extremely sharp. The blade dazzled in a light show, making it highly visually appealing. In the game, as long as a warrior could withstand the BOSSS attacks, the demise of the BOSS was already deemed inevitable. Seeing that the Shield Warrior NPC could withstand the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords assault, all NPCs confidence surged. After all, everyone present possessed at least the strength of a Level 15 elite BOSS. Surely all these people combined could kill a single Level 15 lord, right? Moreover, with hundreds of players continuously attacking from behind, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords Vitality Points visibly plummeted. When the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords Vitality Points had dropped by a fifth, it roared loudly. A strong energy wave erupted from its body, repulsing everyone who had been besieging it. Afterward, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord strode back towards the Bronze Throne and slowly sat down. Astonishingly, its Vitality Points began to recover slowly, and in a short time, regained more than 100 points. Everyones faces changed dramatically as they hurriedly charged towards it. As soon as someone came within five meters of the Bronze Throne, the enormous Bone Dragon Illusion suddenly emitted a dragons roar and spat out a gray Dragon Breath at them. Instantly, almost every melee class was engulfed by the gray Dragon Breath, causing their attributes to plummet by 30%. In addition, there was also a continuous damage effect applied to them. Panicking, the melee group retreated quickly. At this moment, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord revealed a cruel grin, stood up from the Bronze Throne, leaped, and pounced on the crowd. Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Focus Fire on the Bone Dragon Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Focus Fire on the Bone Dragon Translator: 549690339 All melee fighters hit by the Bone Dragons Dragon Breath were afflicted with an Aging debuff, their attributes reduced by 30%, and their Vitality Points continually dropping. The debuff lasted for three minutes. At this moment, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had already come down from the Bronze Throne and charged at the melee fighters. Three minutes was enough for it to kill all the melee fighters, making the situation chaotic. At this time, the Tauren Shaman Priest who had accused Song Jian earlier suddenly started chanting loudly, sticking a thick, half-human-height wooden stake into the ground. He bit his tongue, spraying blood onto the stake. In an instant, the stake began to vibrate, countless green powders fluttered off it, covering a five-meter radius. All NPCs and players who entered the range saw their Vitality Points rapidly increasing. Melee fighters retreat, enter the purification totem range! the Tauren Shaman Priest bellowed. All melee fighters showed a look of joy and rushed towards the stake, entering the area covered by the green powder. In an instant, the Aging status vanished, replaced with a 10% damage reduction status. For a moment, the melee fighters confidence surged. As long as they could withstand the BOSS, defeating it was only a matter of time. Whoosh- A dark blade aura struck towards everyone. The piercing blade aura seemed to split the space in two, emanating a chilling sound. The Shield Warrior at the front changed his expression as he sensed that this attack was more than ten times more potent than the ones he had endured before. Solid as Gold! The Shield Warrior roared, and a faint golden bell illusion descended from the sky, guarding him firmly in the center. This was the Shield Warriors ultimate skill, reducing 50% damage taken. It was his most potent damage reduction skill, but its cooldown was long, lasting thirty minutes. In most battles, it could only be used once. Clang- The blade aura struck the golden bell illusion, producing a deep resounding bell sound, starting with a low hum and becoming more and more piercing. The nearby peoples expressions changed drastically, and they retreated one after another. Many of them began bleeding from their ears, unable to withstand the sonic attack. With a bang, the golden bell illusion was shattered by the blade, and the Shield Warrior NPC spit out a mouthful of blood. The arms holding his shield felt weak and numb. Without his firm will, he might have collapsed on the spot. Crack- A crisp cracking sound echoed, and the Shield Warriors heart sank. A crack appeared on the surface of the shield he held, and its durability dropped to 12. I cant resist any longer. If I do, itll definitely kill me! The Shield Warrior NPC had a gloomy expression, glancing at his Vitality Points. That attack had dealt more than half of his Vitality Points, even after reducing the damage by 60%. If he hadnt used his life-saving ability immediately, he would have been slain instantly. At this thought, the Shield Warrior felt a chill creeping up his body and slowly backed away. Although the healing from behind constantly boosted his Vitality Points, he dared not continue resisting the boss, letting other melee fighters take the front line. Song Jian was also continually attacking, but his eyes were constantly scanning the field, watching everyones actions. When he saw the Shield Warrior slowly backing away, his attack hesitated. The skill he intended to use stopped, and he started dealing damage with normal attacks. Just then, Qian Xiaohaos Follower felt that the BOSSS aggro had mostly been attracted to the front-row fighters and gritted his teeth, pulling the trigger towards the BOSS. In an instant, an eerie chill surged through Song Jians heart, giving him the illusion of being stared at by the Death God. Before he could react, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a piercing roar. A large, bowl-sized hole appeared on its left shoulder, and countless black miasma poured out from the wound. Its Vitality Points plummeted, dropping by 15%. & It could be said that the damage from this attack was higher than the damage dealt by others before. Almost all NPCs and players let out a triumphant cheer, but Song Jian felt a chill in his heart. Such a terrifying attack would likely instakill even him if caught off-guard. More importantly, the Followers shot was too fast, giving almost no time to dodge. How can there be such a terrifying attack? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he couldnt help but look at the Follower. At this moment, the Follower had a pale face, and only half of his Vitality Points remained. It seemed that unleashing that powerful attack also had a price, and he was unlikely to cause such terrifying damage again in the short term. Even with the power of just one strike, its still terrifying. If he wants to assassinate someone, theres likely an 80% chance of success. Song Jian thought to himself, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at the Follower. Because of the Sword Finger, he and Qian Xiaohao could never be friends. There was a high possibility that one day the Followers shot would be aimed at him. He wondered if he would be able to avoid the fatal blow when that happens. Its best to keep him here forever! Song Jians eyes flashed with murderous intent, but it vanished quickly. The heavily injured Imperial Dragon Demon Lord glared at the Follower without pursuing, instead turning its head and walking towards the Bronze Throne. Its going to heal its Vitality Points again. Kill it, stop it! someone shouted. They had already reduced its Vitality Points by 20%. If they let it recover again, all their efforts would be wasted, and everyone became anxious. As they glanced at the Bone Dragon next to the Bronze Throne, they couldnt help but feel uneasy, turning their gazes to the Tauren Shaman Priest. The Priest sighed and said, The Purification Totem still has five minutes of cooldown time Upon hearing this, everyone halted their advance, watching the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord sit on the Bronze Throne and slowly recover its Vitality Points. You all will die! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord wore a cold smile, its eyes full of murderous intent as it stared at the more than a hundred NPCs and players present, its voice deep and ominous. Song Jian stared at it for a long time, then looked at the Bone Dragon Illusion, which had only half of its body exposed. He suddenly shouted, Ranged fighters, focus fire on that Bone Dragon! Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Destroying the Bone Dragon Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Destroying the Bone Dragon Translator: 549690339 | No one thought to attack the Bone Dragon since it was merely an illusion. Most people instinctively thought it was just a skill summoned by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. When everyone heard Song Jians yell, they were momentarily startled their gaze shifting towards the Bone Dragon. An archer in the distance tried to fire an arrow at the Bone Dragon and surprisingly, it actually inflicted over sixty points of damage. It can be killed, this Bone Dragon Illusion can actually be killed! Everyone was ecstatic as they watched the damaged Bone Dragon Illusion with a blood meter appearing above its head. Whenever the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord is injured to a certain extent, it retreats to the Bronze Throne to restore its vitality points. Because of the threat posed by the Bone Dragon, no one dared approach, having to watch as the Demon Lord restored his vitality. If this continues for another half an hour, everyones spirit points would be depleted. By then, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord would wipe everyone out. Seeing hope, everybody burst into cheers. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord snorted coldly as it rose to its feet and strode down from the Bronze Throne. Now, Suprisingly, Song Jian realized that the demon lord did not fully restore its vitality points. Instead, it only restored 5% before leaving the Bronze Throne. It also only restored by 5% the first time Song Jian recalled the first time the Demon Lord restored itself. At the sight of the Demon Lord regaining vitality points, everyone was thrown into confusion. Plus, with the Bone Dragon threatening everyone, most people didnt notice how much vitality the Demon Lord had recovered. Maybe, it can only restore 5% of vitality points at a time Song Jian speculated in his mind. After the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord descended from the Bronze Throne, numerous melee fighters started to resist despite their unease. Every time the imperial Dragon Demon Lord stepped down from the Bronze Throne, it would emit a sharp black Qi, even the initially resilient shield warrior had to use his life-saving skill to survive. Everyone wondered whether they could withstand the hit. However, speaking of the shield warrior, where had he gone? just as some melee fighters were looking around for the shield warrior, the imperial Dragon Demon Lord suddenly let out a roar and charged forward. There was a chilling aura emanating from its body. All the melee fighters who made contact with it were thrown off their feet. Fortunately, though they were thrown, the damage was minimal. -It somewhat resembles the warriors charge! someone muttered. On the outside, this technique indeed resembled the charging skill of warriors, but the warriors charging skill wasnt this formidable. It doesnt have the power to send many people flying. Typically, the charging skill targets the first person it encounters, with the skill ending upon contact. Yet, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords strike had sent each melee fighter in its path flying, at least seven or eight combatants. Who is its target? After a moment of relief, the melee fighters suddenly became anxious. Behind them were all ranged fighters. If the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord charged into their midst, then thered be no hope for survival. At this point, Song Jian wasnt too far from the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord and could feel the chilling wind against his face. Luckily, he wasnt within the Demon Lords attack range. He just watched as the Demon Lord charged towards Qian Xiaohaos follower. As expected, its target is the follower Song Jians lips curled upwards. The damage dealt by the follower in the last round exceeded the combined damage of everyone else. This was why he didnt launch an attack in the first round and instead waited until the second. He was probably worried that he might draw the bosss aggro by inflicting too much damage. Unexpectedly, even after waiting a round of attacks, his damage was still substantial enough to attract the bosss aggro. Song Jian took a look at the others who were all swarming towards the boss while he himself rushed towards the Bone Dragon next to the Bronze Throne. Its just a regular level fifteen monster. Killing it doesnt require activating the Immortal Sword Body. It can be disposed of with a succession of moves! Song Jian thought to himself. Seeing Song Jian charging towards it, the Bone Dragon let out a roar, spewing out a Dragon Breath. Song Jian immediately activated Sword Shadow Step, rushing to the Bone Dragon. He wielded his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, aiming it at its giant skull. Sword Silk! Three silken strands of Sword Qi appeared out of nowhere. They explored momentarily in the air like tiny tentacles. Then, with a swish, all three collectively plunged towards the Bone Dragon. Thud! The long sword in Song Jians hand brutally hack onto the head of the Bone Dragon, himself also getting engulfed by the Dragon Breath. Suddenly, a feeling of weakness welled up from Song Jians heart. However, a moment later, a cool sensation gushed through his mind, completely dispelling that feeling of weakness. The level ten innate skill Thick Skin had robust resistance and even immunity to any negative effects. Although the Bone Dragon is a creature at the top of the pyramid, its level was too low at this time. It was not even an Elite BOSS. Apparently, it merely bore the form of a Bone Dragon and lacked the kind of pressure found in higher beings. The Thick Skin skill easily immunized the Aging effect. Without the Aging effect, Song Jian didnt take the Bone Dragons attack seriously. Each time, it could only cause damage less than thirty points to Song Jian. It couldnt even match his vitality recovery, so Song Jians vitality points were always full. Broken Wing Dance! Rapid Sword, Activate! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! A series of sword moves constantly struck the Bone Dragons head. Just then, a mournful scream resonated from the distance. Song Jian turned his head to find the imperial Dragon Demon Lord lifting his long knife. Skewered on its blade tip was an NPC. Upon closer inspection, it was Qian Xiaohaos Follower. Qian Xiaohaos face turned terribly pale. To block the BOSSS attack on his Follower, he had even forcibly ordered others to stop the BOSS. But contrary to his expectation, the BOSSS strength was so extraordinary. Despite being besieged by everyone, it effortlessly dashed in front of his Follower and stabbed without hesitation. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord looked at the convulsing human overhead and laughed heartily as blood gushed out. It was so refreshing. Bathing in the blood shower, a trace of intoxication appeared on its face. It even stuck out its tongue to lick the blood on its cheek. -You all will end up like him! The hoarse voice of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord sounded again. But just then, a mournful dragons cry erupted suddenly from behind. The imperial Dragon Demon Lords face changed, and it abruptly turned its head. At that moment, Song Jian was leaping high in the air. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flashed a red Sword Qi, mercilessly hacking toward the Bone Dragon. -No! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords face showed a look of terror, emitting a furious roar. Crack- Song Jian harvested the last bit of vitality from the Bone Dragon. The massive Bone Dragon burst open with a bang, countless bones collapsing and quickly forming a small mountain of bones. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Restoring Vitality Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Restoring Vitality Translator. 549690339 | The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had charged too far away. Upon seeing Song jians final blow, he was riddled with fury, wishing desperately to rush to Song Jian to slice him apart. In the end, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord could only watch helplessly as the Bone Dragon Illusion turned into a mass of Bone Mountain. Then, a gust of wind blew, turning the great mound of Bone Mountain into a pile of pale ashes. Ao~ A dragons roar echoed throughout the entire cave. A huge Bone Dragon Illusion rose from Bone Mountain. At this time, the spiritual state of the Bone Dragon repeatedly charged towards Song Jian but could do no harm to him. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord gritted his teeth in indignation, let out a roar, and gave a tremble with his long knife. The body of the follower hanging on his knife tip was instantly torn to pieces by his energy, scattering all over the ground. Although Song Jian had inflicted no damage on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, after defeating the Bone Dragon Illusion, the Demon Lords hatred had already locked firmly onto Song Jian. Die! cried the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord fiercely, not caring about anything else and rushing toward Song Jian. Some NPCs, seeing the Demon Lord sprinting toward Song Jian, intentionally or unintentionally made way for him. Song Jians heart tightened as he prepared for the looming confrontation with the imperial Dragon Demon Lord. The giant Bone Dragon Illusion kept circling around him, ceaselessly opening its mouth to attack Song Jian, but it could do nothing to injure him. At this moment, Song Jian felt that the Black Dragon hatchling in his Pet Space was emanating a restless mood. He quickly called out the Black Dragon hatchling. Upon appearing, the Black Dragon hatchling immediately raised its head and let out a tender dragon roar. Its pair of golden slit pupils were staring excitedly at the Bone Dragon Soul circling around Song Jian. Seeing the arrival of the Black Dragon hatchling in an instant, the Bone Dragon Soul felt a sudden shiver for some reason and couldnt help but retreat. The Black Dragon hatchling flapped its wings and lunged toward the Bone Dragon Soul. Before the Bone Dragon Soul could react, the hatchling opened its mouth wide and inhaled deeply. Suddenly, a strong wind was sucking the Bone Dragons soul, directing it into the mouth of the Black Dragon hatchling, Like drinking jelly, it took only a few seconds for the hatchling to swallow the Bone Dragon Soul, which was dozens of times larger than itself. After consuming the Bone Dragon Soul, the hatchling let out a satisfied burp, swaying and flying toward Song Jian with a drunken gait. Seeing that the Bone Dragon Soul was consumed by the Song Jians pet, the imperial Dragon Demon Lord was dazed, standing rooted to the spot, his expression devastated. The Black Dragon hatchling that flew beside Song Jian closed its eyes and fell. Song Jian quickly stored it back into his Pet Space. Looking at the Black Dragon hatchling, the Pet Space indicated that the hatchling is in an evolving state. It will take ten hours to complete the evolution, during which it cannot be summoned, or the evolution will fail. Its not going to turn into a Bone Dragon with a body full of white bones, is it? Song Jian became worried. Just then, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a mournful roar, his originally green eyes turned into two balls of fiery red flames, burning fiercely in an instant. Die! Amid a roar, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord swung his long knife, hacking it violently towards Song Jian. The Bone Dragon was more than a mere pet to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, it was his spirit beast. His ability to cheat death was all thanks to the existence of the Bone Dragon. Now, with the Bone Dragons soul being devoured by the Black Dragon hatchling, even if the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord were to slaughter all the NPCs and players in the Underground Palace, he still wouldnt be able to cheat death and truly resurrect. His power was confined to the current state, unable to advance further. For the imperial Dragon Demon Lord, this was even more unacceptable than death itself. At this point, Song Jian angered it even more than the follower from before. The long knife in the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords hand was already beginning to ignite with black flames. Song Jian was startled, he pulled out a bottle of Weakness Potion from his bag, aimed at the route the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was charging through, and harshly smashed it at the ground. With a boom, dust clouded the air as the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord rushed out, disregarding everything and swiped at Song Jian. Beep Beep Beep- Just then, the ten plus Self-Destructing Robots surrounding Song Jian, emitted blinding red light from their eyes, and collectively rushed towards the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Immortal Sword Body, activate! A soft shout, a flicker of golden light appeared on the surface of Song Jians body. Eight long sword illusions slowly circled around him, sharply raising his attributes, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand felt somewhat lightweight. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian rushed towards the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, and a sword clashed heavily together. With a boom, Song Jian was directly blown away, his Vitality Points dropped more than five hundred points. Even the Shield Warrior from before, if he had taken this strike head-on, would have surely died. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord was not feeling any better at the moment. After activating the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jians strength attributes exceeded 25 points. Even the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord did not have that level of strength. If it was not for skill bonuses, the one to have been blown away from this strike would have been the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. At this moment, a damage of over three hundred points was also floated above the head of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Nearly vomiting a mouthful of blood, it managed to forcibly suppress it and swallow it down. just as it was preparing to strike while the iron was hot and continue to attack Song Jian, the ten odd Self-Destructing Robots had already run to its front. Boom boom boom- The Self-Destructing Robots practically exploded simultaneously, and rising from the spot where the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord stood, a small scale mushroom cloud appeared. The terrifying explosion made the entire cave start to shake, with broken rocks falling from above. Everyones faces wore expressions of fear, terrified of being buried underground. You have to understand, that the spot where everyone was located was hundreds of metres away from the surface. If it collapses, no one will have any chance of survival. Leaning on his long sword, Song Jian slowly stood up. He glanced at the Life Fruit in his bag, hesitated a moment, but still did not take it out. He still had more than three hundred Vitality Points, and moreover, he could recover more than twenty every second. In just half a minute, his Vitality Points would be fully recovered, it wasnt time to use the Life Fruit yet. Glancing at the Bronze Throne next to him, Song Jian suddenly had a thought and directly turned, taking a seat atop the Bronze Throne. Until the imperial Dragon Demon Lord was killed, the Bronze Throne could not be retrieved. It was similar to an item of plot significance, Song Jian didnt know if it could replenish his Vitality Points, he just sat down with an attempt it mentality. Unexpectedly, the moment he sat on the Bronze Throne, a mysterious energy surged from the throne into his body. For a moment, his Vitality Points recovery speed greatly increased, and in just ten or so seconds, his Vitality Points were fully restored. When his Vitality Points were fully recovered, the mysterious energy suddenly disappeared. But then, in his eyes, a sixty-second countdown appeared on the Bronze Throne. -The throne can only be used to recover Vitality Points every sixty seconds? Excitement flashed in Song Jians eyes, he finally discovered the secret of the Bronze Throne, that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord also couldnt recover Vitality Points all the time. As the dust cleared, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was now standing m a ragged state. His body was covered with wounds, countless black mist slowly seeping from these wounds. His eyes were dead set on Song Jian, who just stepped down from the Bronze Throne, wishing he could tear him to pieces. Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Shattered Chapter 319: Shattered Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had obliterated the Bone Dragon Illusion, causing more damage to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord than he had expected. The Bone Dragon Illusion was a manifestation of all the skills and mastery of the Demon Lord. Once it had absorbed enough vitality, it could merge with the Bone Dragon and increase its power significantly. At this point, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord regarded Song Jian with a deep-seated hatred, yearning to rip him apart with its own hands. The explosion of a dozen self-destructing robots inflicted over two thousand points of damage to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, reducing his Vitality Points to less than half. Seeing that his Bronze Throne was also cooling down, he became even more furious, charging at Song Jian with his long sword ablaze with black flames. Song Jian had never fought a level 15 boss monster before. But after their recent clash, he could guess that none of the Demon Lords attributes would exceed twenty points. In this aspect, Song Jian had completely suppressed the Demon Lord. However, the Demon Lords skills were all extremely powerful and inflicting high damage, which made the fight difficult for Song Jian. Meanwhile, the surrounding NPCs saw that the Demon Lord was attacking Song Jian and curiously stood aside, allowing the Demon Lord to focus on Song Jian without any distraction. This was the consequence of Song Jians earlier threat to the NPCs with his self-destructing robots; practically all the NPCs present now held grudges against him. As a result, his relationship with these NPCs had most likely degraded to a point of indifference. They derived great pleasure from watching Song Jian struggle. The Demon Lords long sword was brimming with power, each swing carrying the force of cracking rocks. But Song Jian wouldnt be defeated easily. His Crimson Fire Heart Monkey Sword was suddenly enveloped with a veneer of crimson flame. The Fire Lizard Medicine! Song Jian, who had taken the Weakness Potion and Fire Lizard Medicine clashed with the Demon Lord. They traded blows for a while, none gaining an upper hand. Those watching were astounded. How can he be so strong? Qian Xiaohaos face darkened. He had considered the opponent just an adventurer who got lucky, with only potential at best. But the opponents actual power was beyond belief. Upon entering the city, other than searching for information about the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, Qian Xiaohao had always been ready to find the fortunate adventurer who traded with his father. If the adventurer had not learned the Sword Finger technique, he would attempt to trade it with him. If the adventurer had already learned the technique, then he would have no choice but to kill him to see if he could drop the Sword Finger technique upon death. When Qian Xiaohao realized that Song Jian had already learned Sword Finger, he became murderous. Although he tried hard to suppress his feelings, Song Jian soon noticed his hostility. If his two followers were still alive, Qian Xiaohao would have had the confidence to ambush and kill Song Jian. However, he currently lacked that confidence. This player is just too good, actually going toe-to-toe with a level 15 boss! Are we even playing the same game? The hundreds of other players present were equally surprised, they paused and watched Song Jians battle with the Demon Lord intently. By this time, the entire Demon Palace had become the battlefield for Song Jian and the Demon Lord alone. All the NPCs and players had merely become spectators. Song Jians Vitality Points kept decreasing, although the Demon Lords rate of decrease was faster. However, his attacks seemed to become more ferocious as his Vitality Points decreased. It seemed like the lower his Vitality Points were, the higher his attack power became. Gradually, Song Jian was finding it harder and harder to withstand the Demon Lords attacks, each hit causing him over a hundred points of damage. If he was hit with a skill, he would immediately lose five to six hundred Vitality Points. If got distracted he could potentially be killed instantly. At this moment, a gigantic Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion suddenly appeared out of thin air. As soon as it appeared, its enormous stinger immediately aimed at the Demon Lords chest. Get out of my way, inferior creature! The Demon Lord roared in fury, angered by the desert scorpions presumptuous attack. The strike that was originally aimed at Song Jian changed direction in mid-air and slashed towards the Scorpion Beast. This attack seemed to be able to shatter the void. The Desert Scorpion, which couldnt have been normally targeted, shrieked in agony as it was hit by the stroke. Its entire body was marked by a fine slit. Then, it shattered like glass and exploded into thousands of pieces. System: Your Scorpion Beast Helmet has been damaged, the helmets special ability cannot be activated for the next 12 hours; Song Jian felt a jolt of shock. Was the Demon Lords attack that terrifying? Even an innocent attack could kill the Scorpion Beast soul which couldnt be locked or attacked. If the attack had landed on his body, could he have endured it? After releasing this attack, the Demon Lord seemed somewhat energy-drained. It glanced at Song Jian and surprisingly turned around and walked toward the Bronze Throne. Oh no, its going to restore its Vitality Points again! Song Jian was alarmed. With a thought, two level 15 Fire Elemental Spirits appeared beside Song Jian and charged at the Demon Lord. Song Jian also leaped forward, stabbing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword at the Demon Lords heart from behind; At this point, the Demon Lord had grabbed onto the hand of the Bronze Throne, ready to sit down. The Fire Elemental Spirits, over a meter tall, had started to gather fireballs to toss at it. Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already pierced its heart. As soon as the sword pierced the Demon Lords heart, an angry roar echoed in the Demon Palace that sounded as divine and majestic as a god. The Demon Lord shivered, a look of disbelief filled its eyes. How can this be? Is this the wrath of the Fire God? A red damage indicator floated above its head. Finally, after a long time, the special effect of Song Jians ring, Eye of the Fire God, had been activated. The Wrath of the Fire God caused an additional three hundred points of fire damage to the Demon Lord. Click- With a soft snap, the Demon Lord had crushed the handle of the Bronze throne in his hand. Everyone present turned pale. The most valuable thing in the entire Imperial Dragon Demon Palace was probably this Bronze Throne, yet the Demon Lord had accidentally damaged it in his surprise. If we had acted earlier, we might have killed the Demon Lord by now, and the Bronze Throne would not have been damaged A thought like this was gnawing at everyones mind like a poisonous insect. At this moment, Qian Xiaohaos fists were clenched so tight that his knuckles were turning white. His teeth were clenched so hard that a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, yet he was unaware of it. His gaze was fixed on the damaged Bronze Throne. Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: No dropped items? Chapter 320: No dropped items? Translator: 549690339 | The Bronze Throne could actually be damaged, startling all the NPCs who were aware of its value; Qian Xiaohao was filled with a sense of utter despair. The Bronze Throne was a token, possessing it proved one to be qualified to vie for one of the only ten professions. Damn, I dont know if we can still enter that place with the damaged Bronze Throne Qian Xiaohao was nearly choked with anger. His eyes, when looking at the imperial Dragon Demon Lord, were filled with murderous intent, as if he wanted nothing more than to hack it into pieces. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord looked surprised, even somewhat incredulous, as he noticed that he had squeezed and crumbled the handle of the Bronze Throne. Just then, an ethereal spirit sword materialized above Song Jians head, and he slashed it heavily on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. A wailing scream echoed as the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord fell from the Bronze Throne. His long knife swept sideways, forcing Song Jian to retreat. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord staggered to his feet, looked at Song Jian, snorted coldly, surprisingly plunged into the crowd of NPCs. He grabbed the nearest priest-type profession, violently stabbing him in the heart. The priests head instantly displayed around six hundred damage points, instantly killing him. The Demon Lord opened his mouth for a suction and the blood from the priests body promptly consolidated into red streaks of energy, rushing toward his mouth. 1 he Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, originally had only less than five hundred vitality points, recovered nearly three hundred points in just a few seconds. Dissatisfied with recovering only over two hundred vitality points, the Imperial Demon Dragon Lord discarded the dried-up corpse in his hand after sucking it dry. He snorted coldly and rushed towards another nearby NPC. Stop him, we cant let him continue to restore vitality! The NPCs cried out, causing chaos. They had been spectating for too long and had forgotten that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord intended to wipe them all out here. In an instant, everyone C players and NPCs alike C attacked the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Countless colorful pillars of energy exploded on his body, the sound of powerful strikes filled the air. A black fog floated at the surface of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords body, drastically reducing all the damage dealt to him to single digits. The combined attack of hundreds of individuals only caused a mere three to four hundred total damage to him. You all will die! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords vitality points were down to less than five hundred, but his arrogance made it seem as if he was pressuring hundreds of players and NPCs. In reality, it was indeed the case. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords attack power had now reached a terrifying level. Even the Shield Warrior who initially blocked him had his shield split into two, reducing him to a near-death state. The others were no match for him. Whoever came close was either slain in a single stroke or had all their vitality drained. It was bizarre, however, that no matter how much vitality the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord drained from NPCs, his vitality seemed to be permanently stuck at five hundred points and could not be increased any further. Just then, a crack sound came from the Bronze Throne. Chaos ensued within the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The only one who heard this crack was Song Jian, who had been standing aside and watching the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord with folded arms. At first, Song Jian thought he had heard wrong and turned his head towards the Bronze Throne. He was startled to see that small cracks had started to appear around the handle that was accidentally crushed by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. These cracks were spreading out with continuous crack sounds. But this sound was extremely weak. If it werent for Song Jian, who was standing right next to the Bronze Throne, no one could have heard it. Like a frenzied maniac, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was killing left, right and center. Like a tiger amidst a herd of sheep, no one could match his power. Only then did people realize, to their astonishment, that someone had actually been able to battle with the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord for over ten minutes. It was virtually unbelievable. Boss, elite, lend us a hand. Do you really want to watch us all get slaughtered by this BOSS? Yes, if the BOSS drops any items, were willing to give them all to you, okay? Help! This BOSS can deal over two hundred damage with a single normal attack. We cant withstand it! The NPCs were too embarrassed to ask for help from Song Jian, but the players didnt care about that now. Even the vitality points of a Level 10 professional player didnt exceed three hundred. They couldnt withstand the BOSSS ordinary attacks, let alone using any skills. But no matter how loudly the players begged for help, even pleading desperately, Song Jian just stood in place without moving, his brows furrowed as he stared intently at the Bronze Throne. At this moment, no one noticed that the surface of the Bronze Throne was now covered in a dense network of cracks, like a spiders web. This most precious existence in the eyes of the NPCs was about to be completely destroyed. Crash- The Bronze Throne suddenly crumbled into tiny particles, like sand, collapsing m an instant. Amidst a pile of blue dust, a palm-sized, dazzling bronze box appeared in front of Song Jian. Theres actually a treasure inside the Bronze Throne? Song Jians eyes lit up. He rushed forward, picked up the palm-sized bronze box and immediately placed it in his inventory. The moment Song Jian put the bronze box into his inventory, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord seemed to feel something. After knocking an NPC away, he turned and looked at the Bronze Throne. When he saw the Bronze Throne had turned into fine sand, a look of despair appeared on the face of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. He yelled hysterically, No, it cant be Crack, crack- The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord began walking towards the Bronze Throne. After only a few steps, his legs started to stiffen and a hint of blue appeared on the surface of his body. After struggling forwards a few steps more, the entire body of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was covered in blue, looking like a bronze statue. Boom! The bronze statue that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had turned into shattered, and horrific wails echoed throughout the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. At this time, a red light point suddenly appeared in front of the Bronze Throne. In an instant, this light point turned into a light door, with a five-minute countdown appearing above it. Did you just take something from the Bronze Throne? Qian Xiaohao suddenly pointed at Song Jian and shouted loudly. No one had seen the moment when the Bronze Throne had crumbled into fine sand. Everyone had been chased by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord as if they were mice, afraid that they would be cut to pieces if they were one step slow. However, after Song Jian took away the bronze box, an indentation in the shape of a box was left in the blue sand and caught Qian Xiaohaos attention. It was this detail that made Qian Xiaohao suspicious. He wondered if Song Jian had taken something. Song Jian glanced coldly at Qian Xiaohao, made a throat-slitting gesture, turned around, and disappeared into the red light portal. The players didnt notice the actions of the NPCs; they all swarmed towards the corpse of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, continuously flipping over each bronze fragment, hoping to see if the BOSS had dropped any items. However, to the disappointment of everyone, this powerful Level 15 Boss did not drop any items at all, leaving the players cursing out loud. This behavior gave the remaining NPCs pause and a look of astonishment spread across their faces. Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: A Black Object Chapter 321: A Black Object Translator: 549690339 Without having found any loot, the players left via the teleportation gate one by one. Only Qian Xiaohao approached the bronze throne, carefully sweeping his gaze across its surface. His face darkened noticeably. After a while, Qian Xiaohao stood up, his teeth gritted as he spoke in a low tone, Weve been played by that gods chosen! Sir Qian, what exactly happened? An NPC steps forward, interrogating. Look at this spot! Qian Xiaohao pointed at a hollow in the center of the bronze throne, There was something here, but that guy swiped it! Now Qian Xiaohao understood why the high-profile figures were all trying to seize the bronze throne C it wasnt for the throne itself, but for the treasure buried inside. Anyhow, Qian Xiaohao suffered a major loss this time. Once leading over a dozen people, only three now survived, including his two most loyal followers who died here. All for nothing, without obtaining any rewards. Sir Qian, we all know that the Bronze Throne within the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is the most precious, but its significance is still unclear. Could you explain its value to us? An NPC of the priest class suddenly asked. With a cold smirk, Qian Xiaohao denied. Such information had been tightly controlled by the influential factions and families. Ordinary people had no access to them. These NPCs, thinking they could obtain such valuable information for free, were simply delusional. just as Qian Xiaohao was about to refuse, a thought struck him, and with a chuckle, he replied, Actually, the bronze throne holds the secret to becoming one of the top ten unique professions. Whoever can acquire it will have the chance to stand atop the pyramid. Gasps filled the air among the NPCs. Dreams and greed gleamed in everyones eyes. To ordinary people, the top ten unique professions were no different from deities. Unbelievably, the Bronze Throne held the key to reaching such divinities. Now, the treasure has been taken by that gods chosen. If you want it, you should go find him. Qian Xiaohao smiled, turning around to step into the teleportation gate. With less than twenty NPCs left, they exchanged glances, each entering the teleportation gate one after another, leaving behind in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace only silence, shattered stones, and dry corpses. At this moment, the index finger of an NPC corpse twitched, displacing a small stone beside it. The little stone rolled forward with a clattering echo resonating in the empty palace. Exiting the transmission array, Song Jian returned directly to his Manor Castle. What a pity, I didnt get to loot the items dropped by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord! Song Jian thought regretfully. After Qian Xiaohao pointed out that he had taken something from the Bronze Throne, Song Jian immediately realized that he could no longer stay in the palace. Without the deterrence of the self-destructing robot, the remaining NPCs could end him with a single round of attacks. Nonetheless, having acquired the treasure hidden within the Bronze Throne, Song Jian was still mitigated. He was unaware, though, that over ten NPC professionals had already set their greedy eyes on him. When he opened the Bronze Chest, the first item that met his eyes was a silver priests magic staff of Level 15, named Life Anthem. Its properties were excellent, enhancing healing by 10%, in addition to raising all healing abilities by one level. It was definitely a superior magic staff for a priest. Also included was a Level 15 silver knight shield for knight class. Although its attributes were ordinary, any silver shield would be eagerly sought by players at this stage. If a team did not have a good MT (Main Tank), they would be unable to defeat high level bosses. Thats why every time a shield appeared in auction, players would scramble for it. The rest were three material items: a Dragon Bloodstone, a Ruby, and a black-quality token. The Dragon Bloodstone and the Ruby were materials for upgrading the Blood Pool, and Song Jian set them aside after a glance. The black-quality token, however, held Song Jians attention. He held it in his hand, playing with it non-stop. Since the beginning of the game, Song Jian had only obtained one black-quality item, the accessory he obtained from killing the Zombie Carrying Slab. That item had terrible attributes, adding only one vitality point, and in the end was discarded by Song Jian for other items at the Prayer Altar. It was that experience at the Prayer Altar that made him realize the value of black-quality items. Somehow, many people were willing to exchange gold-quality items and skills for a black-quality accessory with such poor attributes. This might be an item not less valuable than a gold-quality one, I should keep it safe! Song Jian thought. The properties of this token were very vague, with only one line reading Pass to the Land of Mystery! It did not specify where the Land of Mystery was or how to use the token. Yet, there was a property instruction that gave Song Jian pause C Will drop upon death. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian laughed slightly. In this game, he had only one life, and if he lost this life, why bother about the equipment? So, he put the token in the bag. Taking a look at the pet column, the black dragon hatchling was still fast asleep, with strands of a mysterious gray mist circling around its body. The evolution was still in progress. Although Song Jian was somewhat worried, there was nothing he could do. Interrupting the evolution prematurely might harm the black dragon hatchling. Patience was all he could afford now. After mailing Li Keer 9500 gold coins, Song Jian received the money for the Stealth Skill Stone. The Stealth skill sold for over 6,000 Doomsday Coins, which increased Song Jians funds to nearly 30,000 Doomsday Coms. This was a fortune. Even for many warring leagues at present, it wasnt easy to accumulate so much money. Having this much Doomsday Coins was kind of pointless if he was just carrying it around. It would be more useful to invest it in building his safe house, especially since in the entire Doomsday City, his Manor Castle was the only truly safe haven. After summoning George, his housekeeper, Song Jian began to inquire about the construction situation in his territory. Everything in the territory was progressing smoothly, but due to the lack of investment, many buildings could not be constructed. Song Jian directly allocated 20,000 Doomsday Coins to George, which immediately increased Georges loyalty to its maximum value. Honorable Lord, I will build your Manor Territory to be the grandest in the region! George excitedly declared, his face glowing with enthusiasm. Emboldened by Song Jians trust, George expressed his gratitude and quickly immersed himself in the development of the territory. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to sell the silver-quality knight shield and priest magic staff on the radio station. Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: The Devils Heart Chapter 322: The Devils Heart Translator: 549690339 Song Jian initially planned to sell the two items in the auction, but after a moment of hesitation, he changed his mind. Most players were only level 11 or 12 right now. Level 15 equipment was still too high-end for them. Even if someone were to bid for these items, the price wouldnt be high enough. It would be better to sell them on the outside world to NPCs via the radio. indeed, as soon as he mentioned the properties of the equipment on the radio, it instantly erupted with activity. Bidders came one after another, each one outdoing the previous in terms of price. Silver grade quality, my god, level 15 silver grade quality weapon and shield, which guild failed to grab this? -We, the Silver Moon Commerce, will take the shield, name any price! This Magic Staff, oh my god, it increases all healing skills by one level, this is like defying all laws, isnt it? Seeing so many people interested in his two pieces of equipment, an idea flashed across Song Jians mind. He suddenly said, Preferential consideration will be given to trade with the same grade sword technique! The radio fell into a moment of silence. After all, equipment could become outdated after some use, but skills never would. Even the lowest grade skills, once mastered to perfection, could be combined with other skills to form a new skill. -Ive got a white grade quality Tangling Sword technique, can I exchange it with that silver grade quality shield of yours? Of course, I can add some money A hoarse voice came from the radio. White grade quality Song Jian frowned slightly. Although he was missing only one sword technique to complete his main quest, the white grade quality sword technique was far below his expectations. -At the very least, 1 should exchange these two pieces of equipment for a silver grade quality sword technique, thats my bottom line! Song Jian insisted internally. Sorry, right now Im just looking to exchange for a sword technique Song Jian tactfully refused over the radio After an awkward silence, just as Song Jian believed the deal could not be concluded, a sudden voice rang out over the radio. -This is Silver Moon Commerce, we have a gold grade quality sword technique here. Do you have any interest? -Gold grade quality? A gold grade quality sword technique? Why would he use a gold grade quality sword technique to trade with me? Song Jian didnt feel delighted, but instead furrowed his brow, saying over the radio: 1 dont believe that these two items would be worth a gold grade quality sword technique Of course, apart from these two items, I also need your promise. If it is possible, this gold grade quality sword technique can be yours! a light chuckle came from the radio, 1 think we should proceed with the following negotiations in a more private manner. Let me have your communication number! The communication number is similar to an email address, making it possible for two people at opposite ends of the world to chat in real-time, just as convenient as video calls. However, this was a privilege reserved for level io professionals, ordinary people couldnt use it in this way. After sharing his communication number, Song Jian turned off the radio, and soon received an anonymous communication request. -Hello, Im an administrator in the Silver Moon Commerce, you may call me Miss Annie! A mature womans voice echoed in Song Jians ears. -On the radio just now Song Jian was puzzled as It was a mans voice over the radio, it sounded somewhat old, at least in his fifties. Hehe, that was Old John. He is in charge of gathering information on the radio, Annie chuckled softly. If Im not mistaken, you must be a Divine Chosen. Ahem, you can think that way! Song Jian wasnt accustomed to being addressed as such. in that case, let me get straight to the point, Divine Chosen! Annie s voice carried a hint ot charm, but Song Jian was not affected. He simply appreciated the pleasant sound. -We need the heart of a level 15 elite monster, the Demon Zombie. But this kind of monster appears only in cities that have been overtaken by monsters. The cost to get into such cities and to obtain a Demon Zombie heart is astronomical. For us, it might be a losing proposition, which is why we nee your help, Divine Chosen, Annie explained softly. Demon Zombie? A level 15 elite monster? Song Jians brow furrowed, Im sorry, but in the level 15 monster zones in my city, Im pretty sure there are no Demon Zombies! At this moment he remembered the Shadow District. Would those monsters be classified as Demon Zombies? -No they are only considered low-level demons. Being imprisoned for several decades, those low-level demons dont qualify as Demon Zombies! Song Jian reminded himself. Hehe, Demon Zombies are level 15 elite monsters, but their habitat isnt in the level 15 monster zones, rather in the level 20 monster zones, Annie clarified. What? A level 20 monster zone? Impossible. Song Jian found it hard to believe. There was a strict hierarchy among the various levels of monsters. They usually wouldnt leave their assigned zones. Higher-level monsters might wander into the lower-level zones, but lower-level monsters would never dare to venture into a higher-level monster zone. Demon Zombies are zombies infused with demon bloodline and are known for preying on the hearts of strong zombies. They are even given the title Zombie Killers Annie went on to give Song Jian a detailed explanation of Demon Zombies. Song Jian nodded slightly. With his current power, if he went all out, he could potentially handle a level 20 elite monster, let alone a level 15 elite monster. Alright, I agree! I can hunt this boss for you. But, to ensure the mission is accomplished, I need you to trade me the sword technique first. This can enhance my abilities and give me a better chance of succeeding, Song Jian stated. -Sure, there is no problem with that. We just need to sign a contract first. You can trade the two silver grade quality items with us now and mail us the Demon Zombies heart after you kill it, Annie explained. -Agreed, looking forward to a fruitful collaboration! Song Jian responded cheerfully. -I believe that this wont be our first time collaborating, nor will it be the last. Divine Chosen, you possess talent and potential that is enviable to us. I look forward to meeting you! With a sigh, Annie spoke sentimentally. in response, Song Jian merely gave a slight smile. He could sense the gap between players and NPCs in the game. Whether through leveling up or stall enhancement, players could easily outshine the NPCs. This is why NPCs referred to players as the Divine Chosen, those favored by the gods. This made the NPCs incredibly envious. in a while, Annie sent over a Contract Scroll. Once the contract was signed, a Skill Scroll emitting a golden glow appeared before Song Jian. Chapter 323 - Chapter 323 Debts Chapter 323 Debts Translator: 549690339 Tai Chi Sword Skill? Is it really that amazing? Its actually Tai Chi Sword Skill? Song Jian looked at the skill scroll in his hand with a surprised expression on his face. Without hesitation, he unfolded the skill scroll and started learning it. Soon, Song Jian received a system prompt informing him that his main quest was completed, and he could exit the game or continue playing without any time restraints. Now, the games time had changed compared to the real world. One month in the game was equivalent to eight hours in the real world, or one night. If Song Jian exited the game now, it would be around 5 or 6 a.m. in the real world. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to stay in the game, at least until he completed the Silver Moon Trading Companys task. As he looked at the description of the Tai Chi Sword Skill in his skill bar, Song Jian felt a slight movement in his heart. Tai Chi Sword Skill (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After casting, it can block 90% of damage, immune to all negative effects, and has a certain chance to reflect the enemys attack back, lasting for 5 seconds; Skill cooldown: 5 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points; Equipment requirement: One-handed Sword; This sword skill seems to be a combination of the talent Thick-Faced and Sacred Parry, but the duration is a bit short. I wonder if it will change as the level increases, Song Jian thought to himself. During the battle with the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, Song Jian had used the Sacred Parry skill to block several high-damage attacks. However, the skill only gained proficiency when successfully parrying, so he couldnt practice it like other skills during normal times. So far, he had only increased his proficiency by five or six points, making leveling up quite slow. By the way, Miss Annie, do you know if your trading company has these materials? Song Jian suddenly had an idea and sent Annie the material list for making the T-X high-explosive hand grenade, the Transmission Array, as well as the rubies and Dragon Bloodstones. These materials youre asking for are quite high-level. Let me see Annie laughed lightly. After Song Jian had mailed her the two silver-quality items, the two had established an initial trust, and their conversation became a bit more relaxed. Huh, why are there materials for building a Transmission Array here? Annie furrowed her brow slightly, thinking to herself, Could it be that hes already preparing to build a city-level Transmission Array? How is that possible? Transmission Arrays were strategic structures, and not just the materials but even the blueprints for constructing them were top-secret. Although the Silver Moon Trading Company also had materials for building Transmission Arrays, every piece was registered and prohibited from trade. Sorry, most of the materials are available at our company, but these few are prohibited items for constructing Transmission Arrays and cannot be traded. I apologize! After some hesitation, Annie spoke honestly to Song Jian, also subtly indicating the importance of the Transmission Array, hoping the favored one would understand her meaning. After hearing Annies words, Song Jian was taken aback. He had been a bit reckless, revealing important information about his ability to construct a Transmission Array through these materials. It seemed that he would have to collect the materials for building the Transmission Array himself, or else he risked exposing himself to potential danger if others found out. Song Jian didnt expect the Transmission Array to be so crucial, otherwise, he would never have casually shared the material list with Annie. Ah, I just wanted to hoard some materials to resell them later, but I didnt realize they were prohibited. Oh well, as for the rest of the materials Song Jian hurriedly laughed. Annie also smiled slightly, not minding Song Jians clumsy excuse, and continued, Sure, our trading company has the rest of the materials you require. However, the prices arent cheap. Ill send you a quote. Soon, a quotation was sent to Song Jian. Upon glancing at it, he couldnt help but gasp at the high prices. Each ruby cost 150 Doomsday Coins, and Dragon Bloodstone was even more expensive at 200 Doomsday Coins each. Just gathering these two items would cost almost 30,000 Doomsday Coins. Although the remaining materials were only several tens of Doomsday Coins each, Song Jian needed a large quantity of them. After roughly calculating, the manufacturing cost of a single T-X high-explosive hand grenade, excluding labor costs, would amount to 1,500 Doomsday Coins. He had initially planned to use them to upgrade, but it seemed like a costly endeavor now! Uh, can I get a discount? Song Jian asked somewhat sheepishly. Sorry, youre not a member of our trading company yet. You need to spend 100,000 Doomsday Coins in our company to become a first-level member and enjoy a 5% discount, Annie replied apologetically. Alright then. Please prepare 35 rubies, 100 Dragon Bloodstones, and as for the remaining materials, please prepare them according to the quantities listed! Song Jian scratched his head, finally deciding to make the purchase. However, he only bought enough materials to make ten T-X high-explosive hand grenades, as purchasing more would be too burdensome for him. After concluding the business, Song Jian found himself nearly 40,000 Doomsday Coins in debt. However, as long as he could complete the task assigned by Annie, the loot dropped from the Zombie Demon Boss alone would likely pay off more than half of the debt. The materials were quickly mailed to Song Jian, who immediately upgraded the Blood Pool. After consuming all of the Dragon Bloodstones and rubies, the water level in the Blood Pool began to drop slowly until only a thin layer remained at the bottom. Upgrading the Blood Pool would take twelve hours. Glancing at it, Song Jian proceeded towards Dr. Ebsitings room. Giving all of the T-X high-explosive hand grenade materials to Dr. Ebsiting, Song Jian returned to his room three hours later, holding eight T-X high-explosive hand grenades. The T-X high-explosive hand grenade had enormous power, capable of instantly killing a Level 10 player with a single grenade. It also had area-of-effect damage, making it a game-changer at this stage of the game. However, for these materials, Song Jian had incurred a debt of more than 30,000 Doomsday Coins, nearly reaching 40,000. If he couldnt pay it off within three days, his relationship with the Silver Moon Trading Company would become hostile, and he would be hunted down mercilessly. It was clear to see that the Silver Moon Trading Company had a vast influence. Song Jian didnt plan to oppose them over a mere tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. The debt had to be repaid as soon as possible. With this in mind, Song Jian immediately set off, leaving his Manor Castle and heading north. He would first complete the task Annie had assigned him. Killing a boss that treated Level 20 monsters as food would definitely yield plenty of valuable loot He could then sell it to the Silver Moon Trading Company. This way of leveraging resources was something Song Jian wouldnt have dared to think about before, but now, he was playing the game skillfully. Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: Accumulating Good Deeds Chapter 324: Accumulating Good Deeds Translator: 549690339 Leaving the Manor Castle, Song Jian immediately summoned his motorcycle. He sped along, unthreatened by low-level monsters of level five or ten. Even the loud sound of his motorcycle didnt provoke these lower-level creatures. Sensing Song Jians power, they became more aggressive but didnt dare to follow him closely like they used to. They could only roar at him from a distance. It wasnt until he reached the area inhabited by level fifteen monsters that Song Jian halted his motorcycle and proceeded on foot. The monsters here posed a threat to him, and a horde of them could potentially cause trouble. However, as he passed through the level fifteen monster area, he saw a few player corpses scattered haphazardly on the broad road. These players were mostly at level twelve or thirteen; attempting to hunt higher-level monsters had led to their deaths. Song Jian shook his head slightly. At the beginning stages of the game, players were cautious, wishing they could stay inside the Safe House all day. But as they got more familiar with the game, many began to treat it as a real game. Whether it was the potential benefits or their greed, they began taking risks. What they didnt realize was that failure came with a high price: their lives. At that moment, a commotion arose from a street in the distance. Song Jians brow furrowed, and he reached out his right hand. A warm current flowed from his heart and traveled along his meridian to his right hand, forming a dark red long sword. Soon, two level thirteen players dashed out from the street corner on the left side. They looked bedraggled, their battle suits stained with blood. Their Vitality Points were less than half, and one of them had lost his weapon. Upon seeing Song Jian, they immediately charged towards him without a word. Behind them, a group of level fifteen mutated zombies roared menacingly, their claws outstretched as they hotly pursued the two men. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, instantly understanding the two mens intentions. They wanted to divert their troubles onto him, using him as a buffer against the zombies. Kid, its your bad luck. Anyway, youre gonna die soon, so why not take on these monsters for us? Ill burn some extra paper money for you every year on this day! said an Assassin player with a sneer. At this, the two men activated their Acceleration Skill, their pacing increasing even more as they made a beeline towards Song Jian. Unfortunately for them, they had severely underestimated Song Jians capabilities. Just as the two men were about to brush past Song Jian, he grabbed them both and threw them forcefully towards the oncoming mutated zombies using his overwhelming strength. Even a level fifteen Lord-level BOSS couldnt match Song Jian in terms of strength, let alone two level thirteen Assassin players. Caught offguard, the two men felt a strong force propelling them into the air, giving them a sensation of weightlessness. Bang! I he two men landed in the middle of the mutating zombie horde. After knocking down several zombies, they were immediately surrounded. Damn you! Do you know who we are The assassin hadnt even finished cursing when several mutated zombies reached for him, aiming for the throat, cheek, and shoulder. A series of painful wails filled the air as the two players Vitality Points rapidly decreased. Song Jian, holding the Crimson Eire Heart Ape Sword, watched emotionlessly from a distance as the two men were completely swallowed up by the zombie horde. Their painful cries slowly faded until all that remained was the sound of the zombies gnawing. For such people, Song Jian had no sympathy. If they had fled in a different direction, they might have survived. Even if they had begged him for help, he wouldve intervened. Yet, their base human instincts led them to choose what seemed like the easier or smarter route. They didnt realize, however, that the man before them was far more terrifying than the mutated zombies behind them. As all the mutated zombies focused on attacking the two men, Song Jian saw the moment their Vitality Points hit zero and immediately activated the Broken Wing Dance, rushing towards the horde; The dark red blade emitted a chilling sound as it cleaved through the air. The attack instantly enveloped seven to eight mutated zombies within its range. The tier three Broken Wing Dance dealt over a hundred points of damage to each zombie, followed by a second attack that enveloped even more mutated zombies, again dealing over a hundred points of damage each. Amidst the zombies roars, Song Jian leaped up high, brandishing his long sword, and cut down towards the zombie horde. Boom! A muffled explosion sent all the zombies flying into the air in a state of weightlessness. Rapid Sword, activate! Song Jians attacking speed surged, his long sword swung to create dozens of afterimages. These phantoms attacked the surrounding zombies. Sweeping Sword Style! Each attack was stronger than the last. Several mutated zombies couldnt handle the increased damage and instantly turned into heaps of black ashes; Sword Silk! Pop,pop,pop- Three Sword Silks each attacked three mutated zombies. Although the damage was spread out, each Silk still managed to kill a mutated zombie; Thump, thump, thump- The zombies crashed back to the ground from the sky, roaring as they lunged at Song Jian again; Sword Shadow Step! Like a fish darting through the zombie horde, Song Jian harvested their Vitality Points while the zombies tried vainly to attack him. Their attacks yielded a series of MISS, and their speed was no match for Song Jian. Sword Finger! A soft whooshing sound and a flash of dazzling silver light emanated from the center of the zombie horde. Song Jian spun his body like a top, his silver Sword Qi drawing a circular arc. Instantly, over a dozen mutated zombies screamed and turned into black ashes. After a series of attacks, Song Jians Vitality Points had dropped by a third. The group of mutated zombies around him, however, had all been killed, turning into black ashes on the ground; Despite killing more than twenty level fifteen mutated zombies at once, not a single one dropped any items. No equipment, not even a single piece of ordinary material, which gave Song Jian a bad feeling. Damn it, when will this curse of lowered luck be lifted Song Jian frowned, surprised at the significant impact of the loss of three luck points. I guess Im accumulating good karma. Hopefully, the BOSSS drops wont be too affected! Song Jian muttered under his breath. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325 Assassination Chapter 325 Assassination Translator: 549690339 | With no players intentionally luring monsters, as long as Song Jian was careful, the beasts around him posed no threat. He easily moved through the fifteenth-level monster area and, after spending a little more than half an hour, arrived at the twentieth-level monster area. This was a pedestrian street, surrounded by a multitude of plants. Perhaps due to a lack of management or the climate, these plants were growing rampantly, making the entire pedestrian street look like a dense primordial rainforest. While Annie wasnt familiar with the environment of Zombie City and couldnt provide the exact location of the Demon Zombie, after Song Jian accepted the mission, the system automatically revealed the Demon Zombie BOSSS haunts. However, the area provided was vast, seeming like the BOSS was some kind of roving monster, not confined to a fixed location. To find his target, Song Jian would need to spend a lot of time and energy. Indeed, there are fewer mutant zombies here. I havent encountered a single zombie yet even though Ive been walking for so long! Song Jian was carefully searching the area. The surroundings were peaceful save for a few insect and bird calls. The absence of a zombies roar was eerily unsettling. Just then, a strange low groan came from a small alley on his left. Song Jian was about to turn his head to look when he suddenly felt a refreshing chill behind his head. Killing intent! After three months of grinding in the game, Song Jian had an instinctive alertness to danger. He was 80% sure that it was the Backstab skill of an Assassin class. Sacred Parry! With a thought, a golden glow radiated from Song Jians body. Mysteriously twisting with incredible speed, he held the longsword in front of his chest. Block! A metallic clashing sound echoed, and a MISS appeared above Song Jians head. In front of him, a figure was slowly appearing from an invisible state, a look of surprise on his face. Interesting! Excitement gleamed in the eyes of the shadowy figure who ignored the over two hundred damage points floating above his head. His figure retreated rapidly, just in time to avoid the Sword Finger skill released by Song Jian, as it missed by a hairs breadth. Having lost the element of surprise, this Assassin didnt seem to want to give up. A flash of white light blinked under his feet as he deployed an Acceleration Skill and charged straight at Song Jian. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Song Jian. He swung his arm to the side, making a wide arc. His body, as if driven by this arm, began to rotate, like a nimble hawk rolling in the air. The shiny dagger went for Song Jians back once again. The entire move was as seamless as floating clouds and flowing water. Song Jians face turned ashen. He had realized that the opponent was not weak, and his skill usage was just as good as his own. Sword Silk! Three strands of silver Sword Qi condensed into gleaming threads that writhed and retracted in midair like tentacles. In an instant, they lunged like a snake eyeing its prey, rushing towards the shadow; At the same time, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swept towards the enemy; The shadowy figure was taken aback. Song Jian was using a mutually destructive method without hesitation, but this was somewhat unprofitable for him. In a split second, the figure fiercely withdrew the dagger to block the attack. Clang, clang, clang Sparks flew in the air as the shadows dagger accurately blocked each Sword Silk and Song Jians long sword. Unexpectedly, he still lost over three hundred Vitality Points; Interesting, so its forced damage? The shadow retreated swiftly; after a series of attacks, his Vitality Points had dropped to nearly half, while the damage Song Jian suffered was negligible. As expected, hes the one who seized the treasure of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, he did not disappoint! The shadow let out a frivolous laugh as he didnt seem to be bothered by his loss. Song Jian stared intently at his opponent. The man had no name or properties above his head, donned in all black, with a piece of black cloth covering his face. Even his head was completely wrapped in a black turban. Only his eyes were visible. Who are you? Song Jian asked gravely. The aura emanating from his opponent was terrifying, just like a real assassin, silent and lethal. His moves were practiced and deadly. If there had been a slight hesitation or a mistake in response, Song Jian could have been assassinated. The treasure of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is not yours to keep. Someone has already initiated assassination orders with the Assassin Alliance. As long as you dont give up the treasure, you will always live in constant fear of being assassinated! This failure was due to my carelessness and lack of preparation. However, the next time we meet, I will take your life! The assassin finished speaking and turned to flee. Want to escape? Its not that easy! Song Jian scoffed and lunged at the assassin like a shadow. Having lost his stealth and surprise advantage, the assassin, one of the weakest classes in all professions when without these advantages, could be killed easily by an ordinary class warrior. Song Jian certainly wouldnt miss this opportunity. He tossed a potion at the assassin, but the assassin seemed prepared. He had a smoke bomb ready in his hands and slammed it to the ground. A cloud of smoke rose and when it dissipated, the assassin was gone. But at that moment, the Weakness Potion had just hit the spot where the assassin had been standing. Forced Stealth Skill? Song Jian frowned. An assassin who possesses the ability to re-stealth in combat has the chance to initiate again. No one wants to face such an assassin. Vertical Pupil! Song Jians vertical pupil in his forehead opened in an instant. He scanned his surroundings, but found no traces of the assassin. Hes too fast! Song Jian decided to retreat. His hand tightly clutched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword as he slowly retreated. Who was that guy, really? The Assassin Alliance he mentioned previously; could it be that he is a member of the Assassin Alliance? Song Jian thought to himself, It seems like the trouble stirred up at the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace earlier. I seized the treasure in the Bronze Throne, it must have upset someone who decided to post a hunting order with the Assassin Alliance! Just then, a name came to mind. Qian Xiaohao! Its likely that only Qian Xiaohao has the resources and power to post an assassination contract on me with the Assassin Alliance! Song Jian murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent. Next time we meet, you wont be leaving alive. Qian Xiaohao was far away, but the assassin from the Assassin Alliance was just around the corner. Having such an assassin who could strike at any moment hot on his heels was putting a lot of pressure on Song Jian. Using Sword Shadow Step again, Song Jian fled to the distance. Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Master Key Chapter 326: Master Key Translator: 549690339 | Not long after Song Jian left, a shadowy figure of an assassin slowly emerged from a large tree, staring intently at the direction where Song Jian disappeared, without uttering a word. Originally, after hiding, he had intended to strike again, but the vertical pupil in Song Jians forehead filled him with a sense of heart-pounding alertness. He can see through my invisibility! Although there was no evidence to prove that the vertical pupil on Song Jians forehead could see through invisibility, he was firmly convinced that it was true, so he suppressed his impulse until Song Jian left. The information provided by the employer is incomplete. The target has the ability to see through invisibility, which should increase the price by at least thirty percent, muttered the assassin to himself. Song Jian cautiously made his way to an abandoned shop, when he suddenly heard a sigh coming from within the shop. His heart stirred as he slowly approached the shop. Inside the abandoned shop, Song Jian saw a semi-transparent ghostly figure guarding a counter, staring at a key in the counter with a furrowed brow and a troubled expression. Yellow name, a neutral creature? Song Jian glanced at the ghosts name, and slowly put away his weapon; In the game, monsters that initiate attacks are red-named with hostile attributes, while yellow-named monsters are neutral, meaning they wont attack you as long as you dont attack them. Moreover, some NPCs initially appear as yellow-named, but when you improve your relationship with them, they will turn into green-named, friendly NPCs. Song Jian looked at this ghost and determined it didnt seem to be a mindless monster; rather, it was one that could communicate. Hello, is there anything 1 can help you with? Song Jian asked softly, looking at the ghost. This was the standard inquiry in the game to obtain tasks. If the other party had a task to offer, they would present the task requirements; if not, they would shake their head, refusing help. Seeing Song Jian, the ghost seemed to reveal a joyful expression in its eyes and hastily waved for him to come over, saying, There is a demon who has been hunting the residents around here and has killed many people. It has now discovered the hidden passage where we are hiding and has intruded. I took the opportunity to lock it up, but now the residents inside the passage cannot escape. I dont know if what 1 did was right. Warrior, can you help me kill the demon that has invaded the passage, and restore peace to this place? Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Ever since he was tricked by the Abyss Demon in the Shadow District, he had become more cautious about accepting tasks from NPCs. So, whats in it for me if I complete this task? Song Jian asked. He needed to know the task reward before deciding whether to accept it. Even with the Abyss Demon, once the task contract was confirmed, the task reward would be given without fail, regardless of the task givers will. This was the power of the game system, which no one could resist. Warrior, if you can kill this demon, 1 will give you a Master Key. This key can unlock any locked chambers, passages, or treasure chests in the world, the ghost said. A Master Key? Song Jians eyes lit up. He wasnt interested in unlocking locked chambers or passages, since there were too few of these in the game and they were very well hidden, making them difficult to find. What Song Jian really cared about was unlocking locked treasure chests. The lock-picking skill is a core skill for the Thief profession, one that other professions cannot learn. However, players of other professions can open locked treasure chests through other methods; the simplest one being using brute force, although this could easily damage the items inside the chest. Generally, using brute force would cause the items grade to be degraded by one level. An alternative would be Engineering, which can create single-use Master Keys for different grades of treasure chests C but there are limitations. A Master Key? Can I see the keys attributes? Is it a one-time-use item or permanent, and can it unlock all grades of treasure chests? Song Jian asked. This is our family heirloom, so its naturally not a disposable item, and it can unlock any treasure chest of Epic Quality or below! The ghost seemed very proud of its family heritage, boasting with an air of self-confidence. Youre a ghost, yet your expressions are quite vivid, Song Jian mumbled quietly. Since thats the case, I accept this task, Song Jian said. This ghosts task goal was likely aligned with the Silver Moon Merchant Guilds objective, so it was one of those tasks that could grant double rewards. Naturally, Song Jian wouldnt refuse. Warrior, take this key and open the secret chamber behind me. The demon is inside. Be careful though, it is very powerful, the ghost said, pointing to the bronze key in the counter. Song Jian nodded, took the key, and examined its simple attribute: Unlock Secret Chamber Passage. Hold onto it and dont lose it, the ghost said with an expression of reluctance as it watched Song Jian retrieve the key. Song Jian nodded and headed towards the secret chamber passage as guided by the ghost. If it wasnt for the ghosts guidance, Song Jian would never have discovered the secret chamber passage hidden in a shop like this. Now that Song Jian was being targeted by an assassin, if the Demon Zombie were in the city, he might not dare to make a move even if he found it. If the assassin attacked during the battle, Song Jian could easily die. Now, with the key to enter the secret chamber passage, his concerns were alleviated. Using the key to open a passage door disguised as a wall, a cold, gloomy breeze blew out from the entrance, accompanied by faint, eerie howls resembling those of ghosts and wolves. The passage was pitch-black, with no light in sight. Song Jian opened his vertical pupil, which granted him dark vision, allowing him to see his surroundings clearly even in total darkness. Song Jian carefully stored the key and stepped into the passage. Just after progressing a few steps, the passage door behind him closed, leaving him completely immersed in darkness. Whats this? Song Jian frowned, surveying his surroundings. Bones were scattered across the narrow passage, which was wide enough for only two people, and the surrounding walls were marred with battle scars. It seemed that a fierce battle had once taken place here. Song Jian cautiously avoided the bones underfoot and continued walking more than a hundred meters ahead, but still saw no end to the passage. At that moment, a low moaning sound echoed through the passage. Description: A group of pitch-black ghosts crawled out from the depths of the passage, attracted by the scent of the living. Their eyes turned blood-red, and they lunged at Song Jian with wild, clawing gestures.. Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Underground Town Chapter 327: Underground Town Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian looked at the group of monsters cautiously. They were only level 20 ordinary monsters, their blood-red names indicating that they were the kind which actively attacked. Body, Skills: Claw Clash There were seventeen or eighteen of these Tunnel Wraiths. Given their strength, they could easily take down a team of five level 15 players. But the passageway was narrow and they could not all attack at once. Song Jian only had to face two Tunnel Wraiths at a time, significantly reducing the pressure on him. He summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and smashed a Weakness Potion at the feet of a Tunnel Wraith, causing a red flame to burst forth from the sword. All of Song Jians attacks turned into flame damage, which inflicted bonus damage on ghost-type monsters. Broken Wing Dance! Swinging his sword, Song Jian charged at the group of Tunnel Wraiths. Despite grappling with level 20 monsters and being suppressed by a gap of five levels, Song Jians attack power greatly exceeded that of ordinary level 15 players. He unleashed a series of skills, and above the Wraiths, a string of damage figures floated up. Just then, it struck him that holy attacks seemed to harm ghost-type monsters even more. Song Jian had a load of Mutated Soul Seeds in his bag. Using it would increase his holy damage by thirty points for 30 seconds, and these seeds could be used in combination as well. After trying one, a faint golden glow blossomed around him. When a Tunnel Wraith tried to attack him, its black claws touched the golden glow and began to smoke. Roar- The wraith let out a mournful scream and retreated. The pressure the Mutated Soul Seed put on them seemed even harsher than Song Jian had anticipated. This made the battle much simpler. The wraiths started fearing him and huddled together. The battle lasted only three minutes, after which all the Tunnel Wraiths had been wiped out by Song Jian and turned into a pile of black ash. -Level one Ghost Pearls? Only three Ghost Pearls were dropped from a dozen of the monsters, which made Song Jians face twitch a little. These should fetch a decent price as forging materials since they can increase the shadow resistance of equipment. He thought to himself, and stashed the three Ghost Pearls in his bag. System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience Points; System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience Points; A string of more than ten experience points appeared in Song Jians system notifications. With the Mutated Soul Seeds, the monsters here were almost the same as level ten monsters, but the experience points were ten times more. Song Jians experience bar had filled up quite a bit, reaching level 15 and 29%. This leveling speed was much faster than farming level 20 ordinary monsters outside. just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword dazzling gold light exploded, shooting out from Song Jians hand and piercing into the tunnels ceiling above him. Song Jian watched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword trembling constantly. It seemed like it was trying to break free from the tunnel. A look of surprise crossed his face: Is it going to level up again? The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was able to grow during battles. Currently, its item level was 2, but its attributes were already better than many level ten silver-quality weapons. Now that it had leveled up again, it would definitely become even stronger, and Song Jian was filled with anticipation. In a flash, the tunnel was filled with golden light, and a ray of light shot out from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. It seemed to be unhappy because it was unable to ascend into the air, so it flew reluctantly back to Song Jians hand, continuously vibrating and making a buzzing sound. Song Jian gently stroked the blade, comforting the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and proceeded to examine its attributes. Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 70-95, Armor Break+5. Penetration+5, Fire Attribute Damage+50, Swing Speed Increase 18%; Special Effect 1: Ownership (Passive), this item uses the users blood to recognize its owner, after ownership has been claimed, the item cannot be destroyed, lost, or degraded; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), This item is a growth-type equipment, its initial level is level 1, it gains battle experience from battles to level up, the higher the level, the stronger the item attributes, the item level cannot exceed the users level; Special Effect 3: Ignore Level Suppression +5- Equipment Requirement: Level 31 Set: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No The attributes had greatly improved and a new effect, Ignore Level Suppression +5, had been added. It was as if it had been tailored specifically for Song Jian. Now, with Song Jians strength, he could easily hunt monsters of the same level without feeling any pressure or challenge. He often came into contact with monsters above his level. Therefore, this new effect allowed Song Jian to bring out his full strength when facing level 20 monsters. He was no longer constrained by the level suppression effect. This effect was a perfect fit for Song Jian. He swung the dark red long sword in his hand C it had become a bit heavier after leveling up, but it was easier to wield. Song Jian nodded, satisfied. He continued on his way. The tunnel was winding and seemed to descend all the time. Half an hour later, Song Jian finally reached the end of the secret passageway and saw the exit. The whole tunnel was quite long. Along the way, Song Jian encountered five or six waves of Tunnel Wraiths attacks. But with the aid of the Mutated Soul Seed, these Tunnel Wraiths became Song Jians battle experience. Moreover, they exploded and dropped more than a dozen level one Ghost Pearls, which left him speechless. Although there were not many spoils of war, the battle experience was rich. It brought Song Jians experience bar up to level 15 and 78%. After a few more times, he would be able to level up to 16, which made him very excited. At the exit of the secret tunnel, a faint light came through. Before Song Jian had reached the exit, he could already hear roars and howls from ahead. It seems like theres a hall ahead. Could it be another Underground Palace? Song Jian thought to himself. He couldnt help but walk over to the exit and look out. Sss, its actually a village! Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. In front of him was an expansive space with all sorts of buildings and streets. It looked just like a small village. Black wraiths roamed endlessly around this underground village, constantly letting out heart-rending roars. LV2O Enslaved Evil Ghost (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Traits: Undead, Slave Soul, Skills: Wailing Scream, Flash Claw- Enslaved Evil Ghost, compared to Tunnel Wraiths, were more vicious. Although they looked similar, Enslaved Evil Ghosts were not mindless like Tunnel Wraiths. From their movements, it could be seen that they had some level of intelligence. They seemed to be very agile, but their instinctive madness and sensitivity to flesh and living beings were the same as those of Tunnel Wraiths. Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: White Bone Altar Chapter 328: White Bone Altar Translator: 549690339 | Gazing at the closely-packed ghosts in the underground town, Song Jian glanced at the eight T-X High-explosive Grenades in his inventory. After hesitating for a moment, he mustered the courage and made a crazy decision. He planned to lure all the ghosts in the underground town and then gather them together, using the T-X High-explosive Grenades to kill them all. Eight high-explosive grenades theoretically could deal 2200 points of explosive damage, while each ghost had only 1800 vitality points. Moreover, the coverage of the grenade reached eight meters, meaning that within a diameter of eight meters, all ghosts could be killed instantaneously by the eight grenades. The main difficulty now was to lure all the ghosts in the town and gather them within an eight-meter radius. Few leaks wouldnt matter, but if too many ghost escaped, and he failed to kill them all, it could possibly trigger the Demonic Zombie Boss. Song Jian might not even be able to run away at that point. The plan was dangerous, but the gain was substantial. Not to mention anything else, the combat experience gained from killing so many level twenty monsters would be enough for Song Jian to level up. Besides, not clearing out these minor creatures would become dangerous once he encountered the Demonic Zombie Boss, as the battle noises might attract them to him. Having made up his mind, Song Jian began to run towards the underground town. Just as he jumped in front of a stone house, a roar suddenly came from inside. A pitch-black ghost broke through the door and came out, its blood-red eyes firmly locked on Song Jian, following close behind him. Instead of stopping, Song Jian rushed towards the center of the town. In no time, the roars of the ghosts echoed throughout the entire underground town. Ghosts continuously gathered from afar towards Song Jian. Within a matter of seconds, hundreds of ghosts from the entire town were lured by him. At this moment, Song Jian had reached the center of the underground town. It was a square where a Demonic Zombie Boss, clad in black armors, with goat-like horns on its head, and full of bone spikes all over its body, was incessantly kneeling and worshipping an altar at the center of the square. This altar, built out of countless white bones, had a palm-sized black flame burning in the center. The Demonic Zombie Boss was muttering words, making peculiar sounds from its mouth. Glowing black and gold runes formed in the void with its chanting before they flitted like moths into the black flame of the altars center. Demonic Zombie Boss! Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart. He didnt expect his mission target to be located in this underground town. And by the look of it, these ghosts chasing his tail were also being enslaved by this Boss. Im still one step too late. It seems that this Demonic Zombie Boss has killed all the people. These enslaved ghosts might be the residents who hid in the secret tunnel After glancing at the White Bone Altar, Song Jian sighed inwardly. The mission that the ghost spirit gave him was to kill the Demonic Zombie Boss, not to save the townsfolk. Thus, Song Jian simply sighed faintly without showing much care. Seeing the Demonic Zombie Boss in the center of the town, Song Jian dared not rush forward. Instead, he changed his direction and continued to lead the ghosts in pursuit. The ghosts roared and bellowed, shaking the earth. Although they had attracted all the attention, the Demonic Zombie Boss as though deaf and blind, gave no care to Song Jian. Instead, it devoutly worshipped the black flame at the center of the White Bone Altar. As the Demonic Zombie Boss worshipped, the black flame flickered slightly, seemingly getting a bit bigger. Now that he had found his target, Song Jian had no time to deal with the Demonic Zombie Boss. He had a large group of ghosts chasing him from behind, the nearest of which was less than five meters away from him. Seeing ghosts from all sides rushing towards him, Song Jian immediately activated Sword Shadow Step, and his silhouette instantly became a cloud of black mist. His speed increased dramatically as he quickly rushed to a nearby stone house. Roar roar roar- The level twenty ghosts let out furious roars. The entire towns ghosts became agitated. The noise caused by Song Jian attracted their full attention. They completely surrounded the stone house where Song Jian was hiding. This stone house wasnt big, only about ten square meters. The entrance was a wooden door, which had long rotted away and shattered at the slightest touch. The door was wide open, but only two could pass through at the same time. Suddenly, pitch-black ghosts started pushing and shoving, trying to break into the stone house. These ghosts bodies looked like a cloud of thick and dark mist, even overlapping a small part with each others. It looked densely packed and chilling. As all the ghosts gathered at the door, Song Jian took a potion from his inventory and hurled it into the crowd of ghosts. With a bang, the Weakness Potion immediately enveloped dozens of ghosts. Next, a T-X High-explosive Grenade was thrown into the middle of the weakened ghosts. Boom! A loud explosion erupted in the crowd of ghosts. Countless ghosts were blasted into the air by the grenade, and rows of damage numbers floated above their heads. A violent shock wave spread in all directions from the center of the explosion, causing the surrounding ghosts to stagger. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian swung his long sword, rushed towards the ghosts blocking the door, and effortlessly killed them under the multiple skill attacks. But, new ghosts quickly filled up the gaps. Boom, boom, boom- Another series of explosions sounded. The ghosts, whose defenses had been reduced by 35%, simply could not withstand the power of the high-explosive grenades. Every ghost within the explosions range had damage numbers of over three hundred floating above their heads. Next, when Song Jians skill cooldown ended, he unleashed another series of skills, clearing out a large number of ghosts at the doorway. By the time all eight high-explosive grenades had been used, only about a dozen severely wounded ghosts remained outside the stone house. There was black ash everywhere, which was the remains of the dead ghosts. Seeing Song Jian charging out of the stone house, the remaining dozen wounded ghosts hesitated momentarily and then began to scatter in all directions. At this time, how could he possibly let them escape? Song Jian activated Sword Shadow Step and killed all the ghosts. Within less than five minutes, he had killed hundreds of level twenty monsters. His experience points broke through level fifteen and reached 9% of level sixteen. The extra skill point Song Jian earned was immediately allocated to the Earth Teeth Assault skill, which had been at 100% proficiency but could not be upgraded due to lack of skill points. Now, it was finally upgraded from level one to level two. Song Jian killed all of the towns ghosts, and began collecting the loot they dropped. Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Savior Chapter 329: Savior Translator: 549690339 All the evil spirits in the small town were wiped out by Song Jian, covering the ground in a thick layer of black ash. There were quite a few spoils of war dropped, which took him more than ten minutes to clean up. Such an expensive upgrade, Im afraid not many people can afford it! Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face. Just the eight T-X high-explosive grenades were worth more than 10,000 Doomsday Coins, let alone the Fire Lizard Medicine and Weakness Potion. However, after cleaning up the spoils of war, Song Jian made a rough estimation and found that he didnt actually lose much this time; Just the first-tier Ghost Pearls, fifty or so had dropped. These were great for adding shadow damage and shadow resistance to forged equipment, and each was worth at least 150 Doomsday Coins; In addition, the evil spirits also dropped more than 3,000 Doomsday Coins, three Mage Skill Books Shadow Arrow, and five I5th-level blue-quality equipment pieces. Each Shadow Arrow book could be sold for over a thousand Doomsday Coins, and I5th-level blue equipment, as players leveled up, each piece could sell for five or six hundred, especially one of the blue-quality long knives with extraordinary attributes, which might fetch thousands of Doomsday Coins at the auction house. A quick calculation shows that this trip alone could earn at least 15,000 to 20,000 Doomsday Coins. This was with Song Jians luck reduced by three, under normal circumstances, the items dropped by these monsters would definitely be more and of higher quality. I wonder if this is a one-time monster area, or if 1 can continue to farm monsters here in the future! Song Jian thought to himself. There were quite a few one-time monster spawning areas in the game, such as the previous Zeus Shield Tower and Shadow District, where once the monsters inside were killed, no similar monsters would ever appear again. The monsters here were also very special, belonging to ghost type monsters. If it was a one-time spawn area, Song Jian would have nothing to say, but if its like the outside, where the monsters respawn after a night, this would be a great place for Song Jian to level up. With all the evil spirits in the small town cleaned up, Song Jian casually arrived at the central square of the town. At this time, the black flame on the White Bone Altar in the central square seemed to have grown larger, becoming the size of a soccer ball. Song Jians mission target this time is a demon zombie wearing a pitch-black armor and carrying a long halberd on its back. The evil spirits in this small town are all enslaved by it. After Song Jian killed the evil spirits, the demon zombie seemed unconcerned and did not care. Whats so special about that black flame? Why is this BOSS constantly bowing and worshipping it? Song Jian frowned slightly. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system prompt; System: Demon Zombie Campbell is worshipping the Third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame. In half an hour, the third-tier magic flame will grow to its full form, and then the Demon Zombie Campbell will use the Third-tier Demon Flame to open a passage to the Abyss from the human world, releasing countless demons from the Abyss. By then, the entire city will be occupied by demons! System: Honorable warrior, for the sake of all mankind, please defeat Demon Zombie Campbell. Countdown 30 minutes, you must kill Demon Zombie Campbell within 30 minutes, otherwise, when the Third-tier Demon Flame is completed, the Abyssal Gate will open, and the mission will fail! System: Mission reward: Obtain the title Savior. Mission failure penalty: Erasure! Savior? Erasure? Are you kidding me? Song Jian was startled when he saw the mission reward and mission failure penalty. Was it really that serious? The title of Savior sounded very high-end and sophisticated, much better than Song Jians current Survivor of Great Calamity and Junior Wine Connoisseur. Although he couldnt see the specific attributes of the Savior title for now, from the failure penalty, it was clear that this mission reward was no ordinary one. At this time, a 30-minute countdown suddenly appeared above the Third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame, making Song Jians heart tremble. This battle had to be swift, otherwise, even if he killed the Demon Zombie, he would still fail and be erased due to the timer. Thinking of this, Song Jian directly used the Earth Teeth Assault skill, attacking the demon zombie; After being upgraded to the second level, the Earth Teeth Assault not only dealt higher damage, but the attack range also increased from 10 meters to 12 meters, and the fangs-shaped air clusters were much higher than at level one. Boom! The Demon Zombie didnt dodge or avoid the attack, taking it head-on, and a damage number of over 60 floated above its head. LV15 Demon Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Spirit Points: 500/500, Traits: Demon Body, Demon Flame Forging Body, Skills: Demon Roar, Demon Halberd, Summoning, Sky-reaching Demon Flame; Nearly 3,000 Vitality Points? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. Ordinary I5th-level elite monsters would have at most over 1,000 Vitality Points. This Demon Zombie had doubled that number, and what surprised Song Jian the most was the Summoning skill in its abilities, which is a signature skill of a Lord-level BOSS. Could it be that this was a BOSS about to evolve to the Lord-level? Thinking of this, Song Jian frowned, not because he was worried that he couldnt kill the demon zombie, but because he was worried that he couldnt kill it within half an hour; I should have made more high-explosive grenades, or self-destructing robots! Song Jian thought to himself. If he had a dozen self-destructing robots, wouldnt it be easy to kill this BOSS? The injured Demon Zombie suddenly stood up, its body burning with black flames, towering like a Demon God in the center of the square. Lowly human, you dare to interrupt the great sacrificial ceremony. I will pull your soul from your body and roast it on the magic flame for ten thousand years! The Demon Zombie roared in anger. The Demon Zombie that stood up directly took the long halberd from its back. As soon as the halberd was in its hand, black flames burned on the surface and suddenly swung, turning the halberd into a black meteor that cut through the air, accurately aimed at Song Jians head. So fast! Song Jian was shocked by this terrifying attack, even he couldnt face it head-on. Sword Shadow Step! Song Jians figure turned into a black shadow, rushing towards the Demon Zombie. Boom! With a loud noise, Song Jian dodged the halberd strike, and it slammed into the square floor, creating a deep pit and splashing debris. Weakness Potion! A bottle of potion smashed at the feet of the Demon Zombie, kicking up a cloud of gray dust, which was burned by the black flame on the Demon Zombies surface. A huge Immune floated up from the Demon Zombies head. Insignificant tricks! The Demon Zombie sneered, raising its right hand, and the Demon Halberd returned to its hand with a howl, hacking down at Song Jian again. Chapter 330 - Chapter 330 Chapter 330 Translator: 549690339 Clang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword clashed with the Demon Halberd, emitting a thunderous sound and a cascade of sparks. Feeling the force transmitted down his arm, Song Jian was slightly startled. The opponents strength was on par with his own. It was surprising given that Song Jians strength attribute had already exceeded twenty points. Few level twenty elite bosses could match it, and yet this level fifteen demon zombie was evenly matched with him in strength, a fact that was simply hard to believe. With this attack, both individuals sustained over a hundred damage points. The black flame on the Demon Halberd was searing hot, continuously scorching Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The area where the swords clashed was already turning red. Boom! On the surface of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, a surge of crimson flames suddenly rose, as if it had been stimulated by the battle with the Demon Halberd. The black and red flames intertwined and nullified each other. The sound of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword echoed in the air, inducing a feeling of angered intensity. The demon zombie looked at Song Jian surprised by his strength. But quickly, it swung the Demon Halberd a second time towards Song Jian. This time, the black flames on the halberd rose more than a meter high. Rather than retreating, Song Jian advanced, initiating his Sacred Parry . Instantly, his body was enveloped in dazzling gold light as he naturally guided his long sword towards the incoming Demon Halberd; Ding! With a crisp impact sound, the attack of the demon zombie was completely repelled. It staggered back several steps before it could steady itself. The floating damage figure above its head indicated over five hundred points; Sacred damage? The demon zombie had a look of fear in its eyes, staring intently at Song Jian, and for a moment, it dared not to move forward. Seeing the actions of the demon zombie, Song Jian had a sudden realization and berated himself for being a fool C of course, the demon, being what it was, would naturally fear sacred damage the most. Gazing at dozens of Mutated Soul Seeds in his possession, Song Jian couldnt suppress a smirk; Each seed could increase the sacred damage by thirty points, and the effect could be stacked. These dozens of mutated soul seeds could at least increase Song Jians sacred damage by a thousand points; However, Song Jian had no intention of using all the mutated soul seeds at once, as that would be too wasteful. Ill start with ten. If that doesnt work, Ill add more! Song Jian decided as he consumed ten mutated soul seeds. A faint golden light appeared on his body. Within his status bar, an effect displayed, Increase Sacred Damage by 300 points. Seeing the golden light appearing on Song Jians body, the demon zombie let out a roar filled with rage, appearing to dread the sight. The effect of the mutated soul seeds could only last for thirty seconds. Not wanting to waste time, Song Jian immediately launched his attack on the demon zombie after using them. Dogs of the Church, you will all die! All of you! The fire of the Abyss flickered in the eyes of the demon zombie whose body was now enveloped in an even thicker black flame. Every move Song Jian made was accompanied by sacred damage, greatly threatening the demon zombie. Every time his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Demon Halberd collided, a mournful wail could be heard from the Demon Halberd. The vitality of the demon zombie was continuously declining. Were it not for the Abyssal Flame it guarded, the creature would probably already have fled. Time was pressing. More than ten minutes had elapsed and the Abyssal Flame had now swelled to over half a humans height. The entire White Bone Altar was creaking as though it couldnt withstand the power of the Magic Flame. Song Jian was additionally anxious as the demon zombies vitality has halved, but there was little time left. If he could not kill the demon zombie in the remaining time, all of his efforts will be in vain; The consumption of the mutated soul seeds was enormous. For every thirty seconds, Song Jian directly used ten seeds. Now, there were only about thirty left in his inventory. In that case, I will use them all and obliterate it! he said, looking at the demon zombies vitality of just over a thousand with a relentless glint in his eyes. Boom! A ball of golden fire blazed on Song Jians body. His sacred damage had already exceeded one thousand points. The sacred flame burning on his body inflicted damage even if the demon zombie only came close; How is this possible? Are you the legendary Child of the Sacred? The demon zombie stepped back continuously, unable to believe that a legendary Child of the Sacred would appear in the world. It was only a creature with a trace of Abyss Demon blood, not a pure Demonic Abyss entity. The Child of the Sacred, renowned for possessing sacred blood, naturally aroused fear within it. This fear stemmed from the bloodline hierarchy, much like a beggar facing royalty among humans. Die! Song Jian could not afford to waste any more time, lunging with his sword towards his opponent; The demon zombie didnt even dare to raise its halberd in defense, seeking only to dodge desperately. It even wore a pleading look on its face. Song Jian paid no heed to the creature. Using his Sword Shadow Step, he chased closely behind the demon zombie, and continuously launched his skills. Every single use inflicted several hundred points of damage; In just over ten seconds, Song Jian had inflicted more than ten wounds on the demon zombie, all of which glowed faintly golden. Black tendrils of energy seeped from the edges of wounds; The vitality of the demon zombie wan weakened. Its vitality points were rapidly decreasing. Faced with Song Jians fierce attacks, the demon zombie didnt even get to launch a single significant counterattack from start to finish. Although it initially appeared fierce, it became incredibly timid. Any bystander would assume it was nothing more than a level fifteen creature; I did my best! The demon zombie uttered a heavy sigh in the end, its eyes revealing a look of relief as it fell to its knees at Song Jians feet. Instantly, Song Jians experience points increased by 5%. The rich experience gain made him gasp. However, the critical mission was not yet over. The countdown timer to the Magic Flame was still present, with less than ten minutes left. Song Jian frowned, quickly gathering the items dropped by the demon zombie without sparing any attention to them and rushed towards the White Bone Altar. How can this Magic Flame be extinguished? Song Jian pondered. Killing the demon zombie merely involved eliminating one guardian. If he didnt destroy the Magic Flame, the Deep Gate would eventually open and the mission would fail. With only a few seconds left of his Sacred Damage, Song Jian gritted his teeth, wielded his long sword and slashed towards the Abyssal Flame; Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Demon Bloodline Chapter 331: Demon Bloodline Translator: 549690339 In the depths of the black flame that was more than a meter high, a bronze gate engraved with demon skulls seemed to be looming. When the Abyssal Flame fully grew, the Abyssal Gate inside would become completely stable. At that time, endless demonic armies would emerge from the gate, occupying the entire Doomsday City, and killing all the creatures in the city; If it could not be stopped, it would become a disaster for humanity and other races. Song Jian circled around the White Bone Altar but couldnt find a way to destroy the Abyssal Flame. Finally, when there were only a few seconds left of his Divine Attack, he gritted his teeth, leaped high into the air, swung his sword, and slashed at the black flame. Boom! The golden sword light and the black flame fiercely collided, emitting a thunderous explosion. The bronze gate within the black flame shattered completely, and the flame quickly shrank from over a meter high to less than three inches, flickering as if it would go out the next moment. Its effective! Song Jian rejoiced as he continued swinging his sword at the black flame. At this moment, the effect of the Mutated Soul Seed suddenly disappeared. Thirty seconds had passed, and the dense golden light on Song Jians body vanished. Without the suppression of the divine power, the black flame seemed to have the trace of reigniting. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashing on the black flame was like slashing on a phantom, without any effect. Whats going on? Song Jian furrowed his brow. Without the Divine Attack, could it be that there was no way to destroy this Abyssal Magic Flame? At this moment, the White Bone Altar suddenly made a noise as the bones were dismantled from the altar and transformed into a white light in the air. The ground beneath trembled as if the entire White Bone Altar was about to collapse. Song Jian hurriedly got off the altar. Soon, the bones automatically flew out from the altar and merged into the white light in the air. Before long, the entire White Bone Altar disappeared, and the black flame was left floating in midair. The white light in the air seemed like a liquid, constantly flowing. The bones continuously merged into the white light, and soon, a palm-sized Bone Box appeared in the air. The Bone Box opened, and a suction force emerged, drawing the black flame in the air into the box. System: You have completed the mission, received the title Savior; Savior: The one who saved the world from destruction once, respected by the entire world! Human reputation increased by 1000 points, reputation of other races increased by 500 points, all attributes +1, success rate of recruiting NPC Followers +30%, luck +5 (this title does not need to be equipped to take effect). This title is pretty good! Song Jian was surprised. The Savior title was purple, an Epic grade title that was truly unbelievable. Luck + 5, this should be able to offset the negative effects the demon curse has brought me. Song Jian looked at the words Luck +5 and breathed a sigh of relief. Clang- The Bone Box fell to the ground, and Song Jians eyes lit up. He quickly picked up the Bone Box and put it in his inventory. This was a Third-tier Demon Flame. Although he didnt know its use yet, it was definitely a precious treasure. With the mission complete, Song Jian leisurely opened his inventory to check the items dropped by the Demon Zombie Boss; First was the mission item, a pitch-black heart emitting a faint black aura. In addition, the Demon Halberd used by the Demon Zombie also dropped. This incredible level 15 Silver equipment had excellent attributes, which even surprised Song Jian, who wished he could use it himself. Demon Halberd (Silver), two-handed weapon, attack: 112-130, strength +3, Armor Break +5, damage increase 10%, ignore monster level +10, special effect 1: Meteor Throw (active), throw the halberd at a single target within 30 meters range, causing 300% damage; special effect 2: ignore defense, 35% chance to ignore opponents defense when attacking; special effect 3: demon curse: 30% chance to deal double damage when attacking, 10% chance to deal triple damage, 5% chance to cause weakness to the target; item level: 15, equipment requirements: strength 15 points, agility 10 points; can it be brought out of the game: no. This weapon is too exaggerated. If I were not a Sword Controller, I would probably want to change professions because of this weapon. Song Jian couldnt help but think. At this moment, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly quivered, as if it was dissatisfied with Song Jians thoughts. Song Jian suddenly realized that his own Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was definitely not inferior to this Demon Halberd. If it grew stronger, its attributes would be far superior to this halberd; Thinking of this, Song Jian smiled and turned his attention to the next item; It was a one-inch long glass bottle filled with black liquid that was slowly rippling. The black liquid seemed to be alive, continually climbing up the glass wall and pushing the bottle cap like a tentacle, as if it wanted to break free from the bottle. Demon Bloodline (Silver), single-use item, usage effect: after use, there is a 10% chance to obtain the Abyssal Demon Bloodline, a 30% chance to obtain the Zombie Bloodline, a 50% chance to obtain the Demon Zombie Bloodline, and an 80% chance to lose ones mind, becoming a powerful half-demon monster! Song Jians face darkened. Who would dare use such an item? While it was true that bloodline items were extremely rare and valuable, with an 80% chance of becoming a monster, no one would dare to use it directly. This shouldnt be worth much, right? Song Jian touched his chin, pondering, Never mind, Ill ask Annie later and see if she wants this Demon Bloodline. After all, its a Silver grade item Besides these two items, the remaining items dropped by the Demon Zombie were materials. These materials were all tainted with demonic energy and could be used to make powerful items. If sold, they could make a lot of money. At least the money owed to Silver Moon Merchant Group should be covered. Song Jian calculated in his heart and took a deep breath. Following the secret path back to the surface, the ghost that had been guarding the entrance of the passage had disappeared. Maybe it left or vanished because it sensed that everyone had died, as well as the death of the Demon Zombie. This made Song Jian a little depressed. He hadnt received the mission reward, the Master Key, yet. Just then, Song Jian suddenly remembered something and checked his inventory. Sure enough, the key that initially opened the passage door had changed its appearance and attributes, turning into the mission reward capable of unlocking locked treasure chests of Epic Quality and below. Hey, the Master Key. 1 can play the role of a lock-picking rogue later on. Song Jian thought to himself. With the mission completed, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle and began anxiously contacting Annie of the Silver Moon Merchant Group. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: One Hundred Thousand Doomsday Coins Chapter 332: One Hundred Thousand Doomsday Coins Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian first mailed Anne the heart of the Zombie Demon, followed by displaying a Level One Ghost Pearl to her. Does your group accept this kind of forging material? Song Jian asked. Hed seen this material at the auction house before, but they were rare, selling for about one hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins each. If Anne gave an offer that was too low, hed take it to the auction for sale. A Ghost Pearl? Hmm, they are hard to obtain. I know of a Level Thirty secret realm, the Dark Castle. To pass its challenges, you need at least a hundred and twenty points in shadow resistance Annes voice was calm, but Song Jian could tell something was off, like when someone discovers a rare find in an antique store and tries to hide their excitement from the dealer. How much would your group pay for one? Song Jian interrupted Anne, asking her directly. Anne was quite excited at this moment. She hadnt expected Song Jian to actually possess a Level One Ghost Pearl. She had been trying to compose herself during the call, while contemplating what price she could offer for this pearl. A Ghost Pearl adds ten points to shadow resistance. While ten sounds negligible, in the Dark Castle, it could make a deadly attack become only slightly more dangerous, providing the opportunity for a priest to heal the Main Tank (MT) during a Boss fight. Hm, while Ghost Pearls are rare, they are just Level One materials. Our group cant offer a high price. If its a bulk purchase, we can talk, but for just one, Im willing to pay a hundred and eighty Doomsday Coins! Anne weighed up various factors for a long time before giving a price. Song Jian nodded satisfactorily. This price was slightly higher than the auction houses, and it met his expectations. But at that moment, a thought struck him. What did she mean by higher prices for more items? More items meant a higher price? Usually, wasnt it that the more you sell, the cheaper the price? Do you mean to say that the more I have, there would be a slight increase in the price? Song Jian asked. Yes, if theres more than ten, I can go up to two hundred Doomsday Coins! Annes heartbeat sped up slightly. Song Jian raising this question obviously meant he had more than just one pearl. And if I had more? Song Jian asked, testing the waters. Anne took a deep breath to calm herself, saying in a single breath, If its above thirty, two hundred and thirty Doomsday Coins, fifty for two hundred and sixty Doomsday Coins. If you have a hundred altogether, I can offer three hundred Doomsday Coins per pearl! After stating the price, Anne couldnt help but laugh. A hundred Ghost Pearls would require the hunting of at least a hundred and fifty ghost-class monsters that possessed a Demon Bloodline. Such beasts were usually much stronger than their peers at the same level, and they were not something an average ranker could handle. Leaving aside the difficulty of locating so many beasts, even if they were available, at least a team of three hundred rankers would be needed to hunt them down. I have a total of one hundred and ten Level One Ghost Pearls. Lets deal at the rate of three hundred Doomsday Coins per pearl as youd offered! Song Jian stated. Anne was stunned, unsure if she was hearing things. Can you please repeat what you just said? Plow many Ghost Pearls do you have? Anne could barely believe her ears. One hundred and ten! Song Jian responded, his voice clear and confident. How did you get so many? Anne was astounded. Could it be that there was a powerful legion behind him? Alright, that sounds good! Anne agreed immediately You currently owe the Silver Moon Commerce thirty-six thousand Doomsday Coins. For the sake of our good relations, you can just pay one hundred and ten Ghost Pearls. Also, you will be a VIP member of Silver Moon Commerce starting today. From now on, you will enjoy a five percent discount on all transactions! Song Jian smiled slightly. Not only did she offer a discount of three thousand Doomsday Coins, but she also bypassed the compulsory consumption requirement of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins and allowed him to become a Silver Moon Commerce member, making purchasing materials from them more affordable in the future. Thats excellent! You can adjust the contract, and I will send you the Ghost Pearls right after. Song Jian said. Feeling relieved after the mission was completed, Song Jian thought hed have to sell all the loot dropped by the Zombie Demon to cover the debt. Now, just by selling the Ghost Pearls, he has already fulfilled the obligation. I have a few other items. Ive sent you their attributes. Would your commerce be interested in acquiring them? Song Jian instantly displayed the Demon Halberd, the Demon Bloodline as well as some other materials, all dropped by the Zombie Demon, to Anne. Upon glancing over them, Anne inhaled sharply. How is that possible? All of these items are loot from the Zombie Demon. Not one of them has been kept back? Are these excellent items below the procurement standards of their team? Anne was astonished. The sight of so many Ghost Pearls had initially made her stagger. The stature of Song Jian in her mind had risen rapidly to an astonishing height. If anyone were to tell Anne now that Song Jian was a city lord, she wouldnt even be surprised. How much are you looking to sell these items for? Anne asked cautiously. The Demon Halberd for fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, the Demon Bloodline for thirty thousand Doomsday Coins, and other materials for twenty thousand Doomsday Coins in total! Song Jian directly said his prices. One hundred thousand Doomsday Coins Anne mused for a while. With these items and over a hundred Ghost Pearls, she could establish a twenty-person elite squad capable of conquering the secret realm of Dark Castle on hard mode. Once that happened, her standing within the commerce would greatly improve. Upon hearing that Anne didnt reject it outright, Song Jian relaxed. It seemed like the amount of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins was still within her limit. I can trade with you right now! After thinking it over in her mind for a long time, Anne finally made a decision. This time, she decided not to purchase in the name of the commerce, but in her own name. Only when she truly possesses power, would she truly be called strong. Anne had already planned to build her own formidable squad. The items that Song Jian was selling filled the gap that she urgently needed. Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: Encountering the Dwarf Commander Again Chapter 333: Encountering the Dwarf Commander Again Translator: 549690339 With the one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins in hand, excitement filled Song Jians face. This transaction exceeded his expectations by a lot, but it also aroused his interest in the level-30 Dark Castle dungeon. What kind of dungeon would make Annie invest so heavily? If she could spend a hundred thousand, then the output of this dungeon must be several times that. After considering for a while, Song Jian shook his head. The level-30 dungeon was not something he could enter at this point. After pre-ordering a batch of T-X high-explosive grenade materials from Annie, Song Jian went to the auction house to buy materials for making Self-destructing Robots. In fact, the biggest gain from this transaction, Song Jian felt, was the Third-tier Demon Flame within the Bone Box. However, he did not know how to use the Magic Flame yet and could only set it aside. As for Annie from the Silver Moon Commerce, he dared not even disclose it, lest he attracts unnecessary trouble. When Song Jian arrived at the auction house, he found that many players were excitedly discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Did you hear? That Imperial Dragon Demon Palace opening cost five or six alliances heavy losses, and they got nothing! Not only that, but 1 heard that there were at least a dozen NPC deaths, all of them level-15 elites. But the benefits were reaped by a single player! Impressive! Hmph, stand out, and youll get shot. I heard that the best stuff in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace was snatched by that player, and as a result, many NPCs have issued bounties on him. 1 heard the rewards are pretty good! 1 dont know what that guy got, but its causing so many NPCs to go green with envy. However, getting ten thousand Doomsday Coins just by killing him once, these NPCs are desperate! This game is too bizarre. NPCs can issue quests to kill players? Dont you find that strange? Whats so strange about that? The NPCs in this game are smart. If it werent for their status, I would hardly be able to tell the difference between them and the players! By the way, whats the name of that player who is being targeted by so many NPCs bounties? Hes pretty much my idol! I think his name is Song Jian. He must be a fierce person, able to make so many NPCs and alliances suffer. Ordinary players like us cant deal with him; its better to stay out of it and dont provoke him. Song Jian frowned, feeling like he had suddenly become famous, as many players were discussing him. This forced him to conceal all his attributes. In fact, many players were accustomed to hiding their levels and lives, keeping their heads bare. Only some particularly flashy players would display their names, attributes, and titles above their heads. After buying up all the materials for making Self-destructing Robots in the auction house, Song Jian, pretending to be curious, asked one of the players discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace excitedly: Where are those NPCs who issued the bounty quests you mentioned? Hey, bro, are you interested? Ten thousand Doomsday Coins arent that easy to come by. 1 heard that this Song Jian guy is incredible, with a terrifying combat power. He managed to keep a group of NPCs with level-15 elite BOSS power at bay. This task wont be easy. Wouldnt want you to get roped into it Players only have one life, dont be fooled by these NPCs as their pawn Not really, just curious Song Jian showed a shy smile, looking harmless. Most of the NPCs who issued the tasks are moving around, not staying in one place for too long. However, there is one NPC who opened a blacksmiths shop in the city, the kind that forges weapons and equipment. He also issued a task to kill Song Jian. You can go check it out there The player told Song Jian the exact location of the blacksmiths shop. Thanks. Song Jian smiled and turned to leave. In the World Alliance conference room, a group of people were gathered around an oval table discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Although they had set up an alliance, many people still preferred to call it a guild, and the leader of the alliance was called the president by these people. President, what exactly happened in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace that so many NPCs are now pursuing this Song Jian? Should we accept this task too? Ten thousand Doomsday Coins! Old Eight, if youre greedy for money, just go and accept this task, but don t drag us down with you A player sitting beneath the president with slanted eyes glared at the player who spoke: You werent there, so you dont know the strength of that player. Weve all witnessed it firsthand. Hmph, in fact, if it werent for Song Jian, our group might all have died in that demon palace! As he spoke, the player retold the events in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace to everyone. Many people couldnt help but gasp, their eyes full of disbelief. How can there be such a powerful player at this stage? Level-20 elite BOSSes are no match for him? What level is he? Self-destructing Robots? What are those, products of engineering? They can kill a level-15 elite BOSS in seconds? Are they really that strong? Even if he is that powerful, its just one person. 1 dont believe our alliance cant swarm and kill him! Is it necessary? For ten thousand Doomsday Coins, how many people do you think will die? Is it worth it? The conference room became noisy, with those who hadnt experienced the imperial Dragon Demon Palace not believing Song Jian could be so powerful. However, those who had witnessed it did not want to provoke such an existence. On the other hand, Song Jian had already appeared in a simple blacksmith shop. The owner of this shop was one of the NPCs who had issued a bounty on Song Jian. Its him? Song Jians eyebrows jumped, and a look of surprise flashed across his face as he looked at the NPC melting ores and making equipment in front of the blacksmiths shop. This NPC turned out to be the Dwarf Commander that Song Jian had encountered outside the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Back then, he had killed his three subordinates who had tried to stop him, while the commander had escaped and never entered the palace. Humph, since youre seeking death, dont blame me! A murderous intent emerged in Song Jians eyes. His relationship with the Dwarf Clan had been raised from hatred to indifference due to his title of savior. However, his relationship with this Dwarf Commander remained one of hatred. Clang clang clang- The Dwarf Commander clenched his teeth, his eyes bloodshot, continuously hammering the clump of material on the iron anvil. In a short while, the shape of a long knife appeared on the anvil. Looking at the weapon about to take shape, the Dwarf Commander gritted his teeth, took out a piece of Obsidian from his parcel, and placed it in the furnace fire with iron tongs. Soon, ten minutes later, the Obsidian started to show signs of melting. The Dwarf Commander quickly grabbed it with tongs and fused it with the nearly finished weapon blank. As the long knife on the iron anvil neared completion, a look of frustration appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face. He shook his head and sighed, Its a pity that I had only ordinary flames during forging. If I had Strange Fire, even a first-tier one, this weapon would be at least silver quality. But now, its at most a top blue-grade weapon. As he was speaking, a dazzling blue light suddenly shone on the iron anvil. Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: Manhunt Mission Chapter 334: Manhunt Mission Translator: 549690339 The Dwarf Commander grasped the still-hot longsword on the iron felt and examined its attributes. Soon, a smile spread across his face. A top-grade weapon! Its really a top-grade blue equipment! Haha, with these attributes, its definitely comparable to a silver equipment of the same level. This is fantastic! The Dwarf Commander held up the longsword, which emitted a rich blue glow, and laughed heartily. At this point, the Dwarf Commanders actions had attracted the attention of many players. Seeing a crowd gathering, he directly displayed the attributes of the longsword. Blade of Breaking, these attributes are top-notch! Thats amazing! With this longsword, my strength would increase by at least one-third. Its attack power is insane, and it has Armor Break and double damage. One slash with this thing could instantly kill a player with less than 100 Vitality Points. Its ludicrous! My silver-quality one-handed sword actually does two points less damage than this one. Its simply outrageous Players started discussing among themselves, with some even eagerly asking about the price. Boss, how much for this longsword? Oh mighty Dwarf blacksmith, I offer 3,000 Doomsday Coins for this weapon. Would you be willing to sell it to me? 3,000 Doomsday Coins for a weapon with such top-notch attributes? You must be dreaming! Boss, 1 offer 5,000 Doomsday Coins! Ill give you 6,000, sell it to me! The people who had discovered this top-grade longsword were still few, and the players wanted to buy it before a crowd gathered. They knew that once wealthy and powerful alliances got wind of it, they stood no chance as lone players. Within a short time, the price of the longsword had risen to 8,000 Doomsday Coins. But thats as high as it got. With 8,000 Doomsday Coins already touching the baseline for silver-quality equipment, any higher would not be cost-effective. One might as well buy a silver-quality weapon directly. This is a weapon; if it were any other piece of equipment, it definitely wouldnt fetch such a high price. But weapons are a different story, especially a level 15 weapon like this one. Its so rare. A player whispered, looking enviously at the big shots bidding for the weapon. A top-grade weapon like this was nothing short of a pipe dream for players who had just crossed the level 10 profession threshold. They could only gather around to watch the excitement. 8,300! Any higher, and I may as well buy a silver-quality weapon! one player gritted his teeth. Hmph, you think you can buy a level 15 silver-quality weapon with 8,300 Doomsday Coins? Maybe you could buy a single piece of silver equipment, but a weapon? Forget it. Without 10,000 Doomsday Coins, its impossible. And right now, level 15 silver-quality equipment is incredibly scarce. Whenever it appears in the auction house, its immediately bought at the asking price! someone sneered. Ive seen a silver-quality one-handed sword sell for 30,000 Doomsday Coins. Its insane. It was snapped up not even five minutes after appearing in the auction house. Many people didnt even get a chance to see it! Another players eyes were filled with envy. As more and more players gathered around, a smile appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face. He held up the longsword, glanced around, and shouted, I dont intend to sell this Blade of Breaking. Instead, Ill offer it as a task reward. If any of you can kill the Song Jian, a Gods Chosen One, Ill reward you with 10,000 Doomsday Coins and this Blade of Breaking! Suddenly, the onlookers erupted into a commotion. The reward was too tempting: the Blade of Breaking was an exceptional blue weapon, and someone would surely be willing to pay 10,000 Doomsday Coins for it. With the previous 10,000 Doomsday Coins on top, the reward was equivalent to 20,000 Doomsday Coins, which made many players green with envy. Just how did this Song Jian offend an NPC so much that so many people are putting out a bounty on him? If I could kill him, wouldnt it be a huge payday? This could be a quest worth over 100,000 Doomsday Coins! a player whispered. Killing Song Jian would allow them to claim the bounties offered by over a dozen NPCs, worth a combined total of over 100,000 Doomsday Coins. This was an irresistible temptation for any player. To put it into perspective, 100,000 in-game Doomsday Coins were more valuable than 5 million in real-world currency. When the game first started, the exchange rate between Doomsday Coins and RMB reached 1:300. However, with the increase in player levels and strength, obtaining Doomsday Coins had become easier, and the exchange rate had dropped significantly, settling at around 1:50. Even at this rate, only a small number of players were willing to sell. Most players would rather hold onto their Doomsday Coins and buy treasures in the game. After all, enhancements made in the game could also be brought back to the real world. Boss, who is this Song Jian you mentioned? And where is he right now? a player shouted. Hes just a level 15 player like you guys. What is there to be afraid of? No matter how powerful he is, can he compare to a level 15 elite boss? From what I know, not just level 15 elite bosses, even the lord-class bosses have been defeated by someone! The Dwarf Commander said casually, If you accept the bounty task from me, you can get the targets location every half hour. You just need to kill him and the 10,000 Doomsday Coins along with this top-grade blue weapon will be yours. The Dwarf Commander continued to tempt players to accept the task. Due to system restrictions, he couldnt deceive them, but that didnt stop him from downplaying Song Jians strength. When the Dwarf Commander encountered Song Jian, his level was indeed only 15 as well. He had no idea that in such a short time, Song Jian had already leveled up. After reaching level 10, players needed a lot of battle experience to level up again. The battle experience required to go from level 10 to level 11 was equal to the total needed to go from level 1 to level 10. Not to mention leveling up from 15 to 16. Even if the Dwarf Commander knew about the players leveling up quickly, he wouldnt believe that Song Jian could level up within such a short period of one or two days. Fine, boss. Ill accept this bounty task! A player finally couldnt resist the temptation and accepted the task from the Dwarf Commander. Ill accept it too. If Im lucky enough to kill that guy, Ill be rich! I Ill think about it. Ive been tricked by NPCs before, and I always feel like theyre not telling the whole truth. Be cautious with what they say In a short period of time, seven or eight players had accepted the bounty task. Huh? The mission prompt Why does it say this guys coordinates are nearby? A player who accepted the bounty task exclaimed in surprise. Let me see Its true! The wanted guy is nearby! Damn, hes really bold! Hey everyone, lets search for him. Hes close by! If we kill him, well split the rewards! Suddenly, the players around the blacksmith shop got excited and started looking around. The Dwarf Commanders eyes revealed a hint of doubt. Hearing that Song Jian was nearby, his heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling washed over him. Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Mechanical Puppet Chapter 335: Mechanical Puppet Translator: 549690339 Amid the flurry of discussions and searches, Song Jian slowly emerged from around a street corner. A dark red longsword in hand, his gaze fixed on the Dwarf Commander. Hey, that guy is hiding his name and properties. Could he be the one were searching for? A player perked up, pointing at Song Jian and yelled loudly. The Dwarf Commander turned his head towards Song Jian for a brief moment, his face drained of color. He shouted, Its Song Jian! Kill him, and the reward is all yours! No sooner had he said this than a middle-aged man, outfitted in heavy armor and brandishing an assault rifle, made his move towards Song Jian. Dadadada The muzzle spat out foot-long flames, the bullets in the magazine emptied out in mere seconds. Ha, looks like the mission reward is mine! The man grinned, dropping the empty clip casually onto the ground as he looked towards Song Jian. Cling clang clang- The deformed bullet casings rattled onto the ground, but Song Jian seemed no more aware of them than before, continuing his advance. Impossible, each of my shots should inflict over ten damage. I fired forty rounds, thats over four hundred total damage. How could it not even break his defense? The middle-aged mans face flushed, he looked as if hed just seen a ghost. Song Jians talent skill Thick Skin could negate any damage below fifteen, which made him the perfect counter to firearms relying on bullet quantity for damage. Earth Teeth Assault! An energy ball in the shape of a violent beasts fang flew toward the middle-aged man. The stirring dust from the ground made it seem as if there truly was a beast lurking below, rushing toward the man. Boom! The middle-aged man had no time to dodge and was sent flying by the Earth Teeth Assault. His vitality points immediately dropped by over 70 points; Nice defense! A smirk appeared on Song Jians face as he fixed his incisive gaze onto the middle-aged man, whose vitality points had decreased by one third. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, creating an invisible mental sword that swooped down toward the middle-aged man above Song Jians head. None of the onlookers could see the trajectory of the mental sword. They simply heard the middle-aged man scream in agony as a number of a light blue 150 hovered above his head, and his vitality points plummeted to zero. What, what was that attack? Sword Qi? Impossible-Even if it was Sword Qi, there should be some kind of trace, but Curse, is it a curse? The spectators gasped in shock. Song Jian was at least seven to eight meters away from the middle-aged man, and with a simple swing of his sword, he depleted all of the mans remaining vitality points? He just killed an MT from the Iron Blood War Alliance. Song Jian is in big trouble now, said a player who recognized the middle-aged man. I have a feeling that its Iron Blood War Alliance whos in big trouble, added another player somberly. Are you putting a bounty on me? Song Jian approached the Dwarf Commander with a smile. Kill him! Everyone, attack together! Kill him and get a half-price discount on any items at my blacksmith shop! The Dwarf Commander retreated, shouting loudly. The players all began to slowly back away, leaving a wide-open space. None of those who had accepted the bounty mission dared to make a move. I he heart of an Iron Blood War Alliance couldnt survive two of Song Jians attacks; any other player who tried was surely asking for death. Looking down at the wooden box that exploded from the corpse at his feet, Song Jian opened it casually. Inside was a full set of level fifteen white quality defense equipment, along with a level ten white quality assault rifle. The only item of value was a level fifteen, blue quality shield. Unfortunately, the middle-aged man hadnt even had the chance to use it. Loose change. I reckon itll fetch two or three thousand Doomsday coins, Song Jian estimated as he took the loot. Seeing that none of the players dared to step forward, the Dwarf Commanders face turned white. He seemed to have lost all his courage and collapsed next to the furnace of his blacksmith shop. Dont kill me. I can cancel the bounty, and Ill give you adequate compensation! Dread filled the Dwarf Commanders eyes. Compensation? A cold smile appeared on Song Jians face. Then let me collect my compensation with your head! With that, Song Jian swung his sword at the Dwarf Commander. His dark red long sword streaked through the air and ruthlessly cleaved into the Dwarf Commanders shoulder. You dont need to push me! The Dwarf Commanders eyes filled with bloodshot strains as he waved the newly forged Blade of Breaking at Song Jian. 0 Heavy Chop! 1 he Dwarf Commander roared, his longsword bursting with brilliant white sword energy, sweeping towards Song Jian. Song Jian raised his sword to block, a great force surged from his sword, causing him to retreat a few steps, his eyes showing a hint of surprise. Not bad, a power enhancer? Song Jian whispered. At this point, Song Jians strength attribute, with the bonus from his equipment, had already reached twenty-two points, while the Dwarf Commanders strength attribute had just surpassed fifteen points. He was no match for Song Jian. But this stroke made him retreat. Obviously, this skill has a significant boost in strength, otherwise Song Jian would not retreat. It seems like he isnt going to beat this dwarf, A player gleefully whispered, as if he was itching to try something. Look closely, the dwarf used a skill, and he used a basic attack! His companion reminded, immediately extinguishing the budding flames of battle in his heart. Don t be impulsive. Lets watch, The onlooking players exchanged glances, understanding each others intentions. As soon as Song Jian seemed fatigued, they would swoop in like vultures. A bounty of 20,000 Doomsday coins was enough motivation for anyone to risk it all. Within a dozen moves, the Dwarf Commander was quickly overpowered by Song Jian. The longsword in the Dwarf commanders hands was discarded to the side, replaced by the scepter he had previously used at the entrance to the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The honor of the dwarves shall not be defiled! The Dwarf Commander, whose vitality points had dropped by over half, swiped the longsword he had thrown aside and tossed it into the air. Clatter clatter clatter- The longsword floated mid-air, cracks appearing on its blade. Within seconds, this freshly forged blue superior quality longsword shattered. The fragments vanished into thin air. A low roar came from the sky. A mechanical puppet, taller than three meters, appeared out of nowhere, leaped down from midair, and shielded the Dwarf Commander. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC? Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC? Translator: 549690339 | The Dwarf Commander looked worn out. His once thick, pitch-dark hair, and beard, became almost white the moment the mechanical puppet appeared. The wrinkles on his face deepened, making him look like he had aged more than a decade in an instant. You forced me to this, you forced me to this,, The Dwarf Commander mumbled to himself, in a trance, clutching his scepter tightly. What the hell is this thing? Song Jian squinted his eyes. The mechanical puppet before him was clad in heavy armor, with intricate magical patterns etched on its surface. These patterns faintly glowed, giving it a mysterious look. The puppets body constantly emitted rumbling sounds and each step it took made the ground quake. Its footprints were visible on the solid mixed boundary. A Level 15 Elite Boss Song Jian felt a heavy oppression from the mechanical puppet, similar to when he faced the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Although it was just a Level 15 Elite Boss, the mechanical puppet had a shocking ten thousand Vitality Points, which made Song Jian gasp in surprise. Thats impossible, not even a Level 20, no, a Level 30 Elite Boss, could have such high Vitality Points! Song Jian silently muttered to himself. But soon, Song Jian saw a five-minute countdown timer above the mechanical puppets head. It can only be summoned for five minutes? Song Jian glanced at the Dwarf Commander slumped nearby and a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Beep beep beep- A red light emitted from the eyes of the mechanical puppet, sweeping over Song Jian. Target located, beginning lock-on Target locked, mission directive: destroy target at all costs A series of mechanical noises emanated from the puppets body, as if an artificial intelligence was operating the puppet. Whoosh- The mechanical puppet swung its over-three-meter long axe towards Song Jian. The force of the swing created a gush of wind that made the surrounding air explode, causing onlookers to change their expressions. They felt a chilling wind, as if a blade was constantly slicing their cheeks, and instinctively drew back. Soon, only Song Jian and the mechanical puppet were left within a ten-meter radius. Song Jians expression changed, and he swiftly retreated. He lacked confidence that he could withstand this attack, so he could only dodge. Bang! The impact left a three-meter diameter crater on the ground with a large fissure spreading seven or eight meters from the hole. Even though Song Jian had dodged the attack, he still felt a strong force that threw him several meters back, and he rough fell to the ground. This, this, its like a war machine! A solemn expression appeared on Song Jians face as he looked up at the countdown on the mechanical puppets head. Song Jian, theres no way you can beat this mechanical puppet. Its the Dwarf clans war machine, just like the Ancient War Tree of the Elf clan. Its not meant to be summoned unless absolutely necessary The Dwarf Commander stood up, his aged face revealed a hint of relief. He pointed his wand at Song Jian and said, It took me the equivalent of fifteen years of life and a superior blue-grade weapon to summon it. Even faced with an army of a hundred, it could rout them all! Watching Song Jian play hide-and-seek with the attacks of the mechanical puppet made the Dwarf Commander let out a hearty, satisfied laugh. Seeing Song Jian at a disadvantage, the spectators became excited. But the mechanical puppets attacks impacted everything within a range, so some players retreated immediately upon nearing the puppet, nearly being killed. Song Jian looked at the mechanical puppet storming towards him with cold eyes. Suddenly, his figure flashed, turning into a shadow that rushed towards the distance. He, hes running? The Dwarf Commander was taken aback. While the mechanical puppet chased after Song Jian with huge strides, due to its colossal size, speed was not its strength. It couldnt catch up with Song Jian even if it tried. Such war machines are often used in battles of thousands of people, and as soon as the enemy flees, it signifies their defeat. The purpose of a mechanical puppet is to assault fortresses, not to chase scattered enemies. After tangling with the mechanical puppet for a while, Song Jian keenly noticed its weakness. He used his Sword Shadow Step and managed to distance himself by several meters. There were less than three minutes left of the mechanical puppets summoning and as long as Song Jian held out for this time, he could simply return later. He wondered how much life and superior weapons the Dwarf Commander could sacrifice. Seeing the cold smile on Song Jians face, the Dwarf Commander felt a chill ripple through him. After hesitating for a moment, he rushed into the blacksmith shop. Soon, he came out with a large bundle on his shoulder, looking ready to abandon his spot and flee. Hey, you cant leave. We accepted the bounty mission. If you run now, who will give us the mission rewards? A player, noticing the Dwarf Commander plan on running away, quickly intercepted him and yelled in discontent. Dwarf Commander: WIMP, shouldnt you know if you can complete the bounty mission? If you really could complete it, would I have tried to run away? You cant run! This bounty mission doesnt have a time limit. We may, possibly, perhaps, be able to complete it sooner or later. Where will we find you for our rewards then? You cant leave! Another player righteously grabbed the Dwarf Commanders arm and said. Even if youre this small, I could still beat up eight of you with one hand, believe it or not? The Dwarf Commander looked at the player who had just completed his promotion mission, a level ten warrior. He felt contempt for him. Soon, seven or eight players who accepted the bounty mission had the Dwarf Commander surrounded, refusing to allow him to leave. Are you going to get out of my way, or not? If not, 1 will have to resort to force! The Dwarf Commanders face turned gloomy. The summoning time for the mechanical puppet was about to end. If he didnt leave now, he wouldnt have another chance. We wont move, we wont move even if we die! A player shouted: Unless you compensate for our loss, we have accepted the mission. If you leave, the mission will fail. You have to compensate for our loss! Yes, you must compensate for our loss. Other players faces lit up with joy upon hearing this. The other players who hadnt accepted the bounty mission gasped, Youre even blackmailing an NPC, arent you asking for trouble? The Dwarf Commander looked at the players in front of him. None of them were above level thirteen and he regretted not setting a standard for the mission. Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: A White Blacksmiths Shop Chapter 337: A White Blacksmiths Shop Translator: 549690339 The Dwarf Commander was surrounded by a group of players in the center, unable to move forward or retreat. Seeing that the time limit for the summoning of the mechanical puppet was less than a minute away, he bit his lip in frustration, pulled out several green-quality weapons from the large bundle on his back, and carelessly tossed them aside as he said, Take these as compensation for your losses. Can you let me go now? All these weapons were level ten green-quality weapons, worth over a thousand Doomsday Coins. Expressions of elation instantly appeared on several faces C they had done nothing and yet had obtained a weapon for free. What a bargain! However, clearly a few players were not satisfied. How could an item worth 1,000 Doomsday Coins compare to a task reward worth 20,000 Doomsday Coins? It was peanuts! No way, unless you award us the mission reward, we wont let you go! A tall player held the Dwarf Commander, shouting loudly. Damn, thats quite a demand, brother. Youre like a mudslide in the world of extortion. You havent even completed the mission and you want the reward already? How thick-skinned are you! Some players were shocked, all their eyes turned to him, wondering what this bold player looked like. If they met him in the wild in the future, they would need to avoid him at all costs. You, you what? The mission target is right there. You go and kill him! If you kill him, Ill give you not only 20,000 Doomsday Coins, but even 200,000! The Dwarf Commanders beard was trembling with anger as he stomped his foot. The tall player was taken aback and quickly said, Theres no time limit for the mission. You can wait here, I will complete this mission sooner or later, you cant run away! If I die, the mission will fail, and you will get a failure penalty! The Dwarf Commander cried out. Failure penalty? Whats a failure penalty? Those who had accepted the bounty quest quickly opened their mission bars to check. They were all blinded by greed when they saw Song Jian show up. They took the bounty quest without thinking, not reading the mission description carefully. Your main attribute will be reduced by two points. Oh hell, this dwarf really played us, we cant let him go! A player cried out in anger. Players dont gain attribute points when they level up. To increase attribute points, they must find treasures in the game like Attribute Fruits, and if they are lucky, sometimes they can buy attribute-increasing treasures from NPCs. All in all, attribute points are crucial for everyone, and these treasures are not easily obtained. Right now, two attribute points are particularly critical for the players. Youre not going anywhere. You dare to trick us? How is it possible for us to kill that guy? Youre scamming us! A player said angrily. Right, scam! We, we will report you! Bastard, explain to us why two attribute points are deducted! For a moment, all the players who had accepted the quest became furious. After witnessing Song Jians strength, they wisely chose to give up. Ten seconds left The Dwarf Commander turned pale. Finally, he reluctantly said, Fine, fine, I will establish a contract with you guys. Just pretend this quest was never issued. No way, you have to give us the quest reward. You have to count as if we completed the quest, otherwise we wont let you go! The tall player still would not let up. Brother, let it be. Times almost up. If that guy turns around and really kills this dwarf, we wont get anything. Instead, wed lose two attribute points. Its not worth it! Some players couldnt bear it anymore and tried to persuade the tall player. No way, we cant just let this dude have it easy. When he issued the mission, he didnt mention that the players strength was so formidable. This is deception! He tricked us into offering our lives! The tall player said indignantly. This Just then, a low roar rang out from a distance. A silver light flashed across the sky, and the figure of the mechanical puppet slowly floated down from the sky into a portal that looked similar to a black hole. The Dwarf Commanders face turned pale. He hurriedly said, Let me go now, or we will all die here. With that, the Dwarf Commander pulled out a bomb from his package, casting a fierce glance at the surrounding players. The sight of the bomb in the Dwarf Commanders hand sent a chill down the players spines. They quickly backed away, some begrudgingly doing so, not daring to actually gamble with their lives. The Dwarf Commander snorted coldly, holding his staff in one hand and the bomb in the other. With a large bundle on his back, he quickly moved down the street. Soon, he disappeared into a narrow alleyway. Not long after, Song Jian, wielding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, appeared on the street. Despite the frantic chase just now, he didnt look the least bit hurt. Once the summoning time limit of the mechanical puppet was over, he immediately made his way back to the blacksmiths shop, intending to finish off the Dwarf Commander. Huh, where did he go? Song Jian stood in front of the blacksmiths shop, looking around. Master, the dwarf has already run away! A player shouted loudly. Yes, I saw him running down that alley. Master, go chase him! He surely hasnt gone far. The spectating players were all shouting. While the Dwarf Commander had run away, he couldnt escape from the blacksmiths shop. Although the Dwarf Commander had probably taken all the valuables, there would be plenty of items left behind. Several players had already set their sights on the blacksmiths shop. But as long as Song Jian hadnt left, they dared not approach and seize it. After all, the present owner of this blacksmiths shop, had been chased away by none other than Song Jian. In other words, the current owner of this blacksmiths shop was now Song Jian. Instead of chasing after the Dwarf Commander, Song Jian walked towards the blacksmiths shop. The moment he stepped into the blacksmiths shop, he received a system notification. System: You have chased away the owner of the junior blacksmiths shop and successfully taken over. System: You now own this blacksmiths shop. You can use it at will, hire a Forging Master to make equipment for sale, and so on. System: You need to pay a management fee of 100 Doomsday Coms every month. Otherwise, the system will automatically take back this junior blacksmiths shop. This blacksmiths shop is mine now? Song Jian was taken aback, thinking to himself. Suddenly, a golden light enveloped the entire blacksmiths shop and Song Jian. After a short while, the blacksmiths shop automatically changed its name to Song Jians Blacksmiths Shop, and Song Jian received an interface for constructing the blacksmiths shop, where he could hire a Forging Master and sell equipment and weapons. Well, it seems Ive managed to get a blacksmiths shop for free! Song Jian gave a slight smile. At this moment, the forge of the blacksmiths shop suddenly burst into flames. Simultaneously, the Bone Box in his inventory began to shake violently, and a shrill roar came from inside the Bone Box. Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Abyssal Flame Chapter 338: Abyssal Flame Translator: 549690339 | Watching the anomalies occurring in the forges blazing furnace, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. The demonic flame inside the Bone Box in his inventory seemed to have been provoked, as it suddenly ignited and even spread to the surface of the Bone Box. Whats happening? Song Jian asked in astonishment, looking at the Bone Box in his inventory that was now engulfed in black flames, his heart skipping a beat. Perhaps sensing the power of the Third-tier Demon flame, the forges fire promptly shrank in size, with all its fury subsiding, as if it had encountered the king of its kind. System: Would you like to replace the ordinary furnace fire in the Primary forge with the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame? Note: Using the Third-tier Demon flame to forge items will greatly increase the success rate, greatly increase the mutation rate, and greatly increase the items tier! Seeing the three greatly increased attributes in the system prompt, Song Jians face instantly lit up with joy. However, the system quickly provided another prompt: System: The Primary forge is detected to not have the qualifications to accommodate a Third-tier Demon flame. You must upgrade the Primary forge to an Advanced forge to accommodate the Third-tier Demon flame, or unforeseen losses may occur. Not qualified to accommodate? Must upgrade the forges level? Song Jian was dumbfounded, and quickly checked the requirements to upgrade the forge: Upgrading the Primary forge to an Intermediate forge requires 100,000 forging experience points, while upgrading the Intermediate forge to an Advanced forge requires 1,000,000 forging experience points! Upon reading this, Song Jian was momentarily speechless. He could barely accept needing 100,000 forging experience points, but 1,000,000? How long would it take to forge that much? With these thoughts, Song Jian decisively refused to let the newly acquired forge accommodate the Third-tier Demon flame. However, soon, the Bone Box in his inventory emitted a creaking sound, and fine cracks slowly appeared on its surface. Tiny, substantial black flames squeezed out from these cracks. The flames seem to be out of control, the Bone Box can no longer contain them. Will it destroy my inventory? Song Jians heart was startled, and he quickly retrieved the Bone Box. Boom! The instant Song Jian retrieved it, the Bone Box turned to ashes, leaving a black ember wildly dancing in his palm like a spritely elf. The scorching heat instantly raised the temperature around the forge. System: Do you want to bind the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame as your personal Strange fire? Binding? Can it be bound to a character? So, can I only fuse it with the forge after binding it? Song Jian thought to himself, but he didnt have time for that and directly chose to bind it. Lets see what it looks like after binding it as my personal Strange fire! Once he made his decision, Song Jian quickly clicked confirm! Suddenly, the Abyssal flame underwent a change, the small flame in his palm burning more ferociously and enveloping his entire body, from afar, Song Jian looked like a man on fire, engulfed in black flames. Song Jian felt an intense heat surrounding him, as if he had been thrown into boiling water, unbearable for anyone. In his ears, annoying and disturbing moans began to echo, filled with temptation and violence, causing dizziness and making his head feel like it was about to explode. At this moment, a slowly-moving progress bar appeared before Song Jians eyes: Integration with the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame 1% 2% 3% Integrating? Am I now merging with this flame? Its so unbearable! Song Jian clutched his collar, his face twisted in pain. Squeak, squeak, squeak Song Jian felt as if he could hear his flesh sizzling in flames. He even had the illusion that he was skewered on a stick and being roasted over a fire. He couldnt help but convulse involuntarily. Just then, a cool sensation surged into his mind like a bubbling spring, extinguishing all the flames. His mind instantly cleared, and his eyes regained their clarity. At that moment, the progress bar had just reached 10%. However, as soon as Song Jian regained his clarity, the progress bar instantly jumped from 10% to 90% and continued to move rapidly at a visible speed. Seeing Song Jian suddenly become a man on fire covered with black flames, all the surrounding players watching were startled and scattered away. This was their instinctive reactionfor them, safety always came first. This instinct had penetrated deep into their bones. Players without this instinct would have long been monsters food. finally, Song Jian saw the progress bar reach 100% and then disappear. System: The Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame has been bound as player Song Jians personal item. System: Integration with the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame completed. After the tempering of the Third-tier Demon flame, player Song Jians Vitality Points permanently increased by 200, Strength increased by 5 points, Agility increased by 5 points, Constitution increased by 5 points, Spirit increased by 5 points, Ice Resistance increased by 30 points, fire Resistance increased by 30 points, Water magic damage reduced by 30%, fire magic damage reduced by 30%. Permanent control of the Third-tier Demon Plame Abyssal Plame acquired. System: The player officially controls the Third-tier Demon Flame Abyssal Plame and can use it to open the Abyssal Gate and enter the Abyssal Land. The Abyssal Gate can only be opened once a month; Reminder: The Abyssal Land is filled with danger, and it is advised that players enter after level 30. How is this possible? Song Jian was dumbfounded. It was as if a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky and hit Song Jian squarely. The greatly increased benefits of the Third-tier Demon Flame alone were mouthwatering enough, and he didnt expect it to have so many additional attributes. Just the permanent increase of 200 Vitality Points alone had allowed Song Jians Vitality Points to break the 1,000 mark. Coupled with an additional 5 points in Constitution, Song Jian had already reached 1,160 Vitality Points. For any player at the current stage, Song Jian could now be considered a humanoid Boss. Strength, Agility, Constitution, and Spirit each increased by 5 points, solidifying Song Jians humanoid Boss title. Not to mention, the increases in Ice Resistance, Fire Resistance, and the weakening of Water and Fire magic. The most accessible profession for ordinary players was Mage, and the easiest mage specializations to master were Water and Fire Mages. With his Ice Resistance, Fire Resistance, and reduction in Water and Fire magic damage, Song Jian had become a Mage-killer against these two types of Mages. They had no chance against him. Magic that would have inflicted over a hundred points of damage to Song Jian before now only dealt ten or twenty points. Song Jian didnt even need to take a potion. Feeling the surging power within him, Song Jians face was filled with an ecstatic smile. The added attributes had gone far beyond Song Jians expectations. Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Leaving the Game Chapter 339: Leaving the Game Translator: 549690339 With a thought, the black flames burning on the surface of Song Jians body suddenly disappeared. Then, lifting his right hand, a flicker of black flame appeared in his palm. Clenching his hand into a fist, the flame vanished, and with a boom, black flames surged once again on Song Jians body surface. Hahaha, thats amazing, absolutely formidable! With a single thought, the black flames disappeared again, but joy spread across Song Jians face. Perhaps I should learn the art of forging? A sudden thought popped into Song Jians mind. He knew that the Third-tier Demon Flame exuded a significant enhancement, which was like a divine tool for forging. With a blacksmith in possession and the Strange Fire, all Song Jian needed now were a Forging Skill Book and forging blueprints to start practicing Forge Art With the help of the Strange Fire, his forging skills would undoubtedly improve much faster than other players. Skill books and blueprints related to life professions were much sought after in auction houses. Generally, very few people would sell them, as most preferred to learn from it themselves. Even if they were sold, the prices would be extremely high. Song Jian remembered that the cost of a Forge Art Skill Book in the Doomsday Supermarket was only three hundred Doomsday Coins. However, the price of a Forge Art Skill Book had been inflated to over three thousand Doomsday Coins by the players. TH go back and make some Self-destructing Robots first. Ill learn forging if I get another chance. Song Jian hesitated before opening the Smithys settings options. After making some adjustments, he started to head towards his Manor Castle. This smithy now belonged to Song Jian as part of his territory. To occupy this smithy, one had to completely defeat Song Jian in a territory dispute. The primary purpose of the smithy was not to sell equipment but to create it. This one, built by the Dwarf Commander, had the immense benefit of improving the forging success rate by 5% compared to the smithy built by Song Jian in his territory. The Novice Smithy had five forging rooms. Players could make equipment by spending a certain amount of Doomsday Coins to enter these rooms. After Song Jian set the prices, he simply left the smithy to operate. Any player could enter the rooms to make equipment by paying the fee. After manufacturing equipment and gaining forging experience, a certain percentage would be reimbursed back to the smithy. Once the Smithy accumulates one hundred thousand forging experience points, it could be upgraded to an Intermediate Smithy. Watching Song Jian leave, the spectators around seemed to heave sighs of relief. I thought he was going to kill everyone who accepted the pursuit mission, scared me pretty good. A player clutched his chest and spoke. Lucky us! His skill that turned him into a black shadow; he was so fast. If hed pursued us, wed never escape. I already said there was something fishy about this mission but you wouldnt believe me. Scared now, eh? His companion on the side complained. Who knew he was so powerful? Besides, didnt you accept the mission in the end too? Its worth two thousand Doomsday Coins! Holy grass! Hes increased the forging fee by so much! It used to be just 5 Doomsday Coins an hour, but now it costs 20! Hes totally ripping us off! A player who had learned Forge Art exclaimed in anger. Let me see. Hey, its true! We give him forging experience when we forge here and help him upgrade the Smithy. This is a win-win situation. Hes just shamelessly increased the forging fee by so much; hes more cunning than that Dwarf! A slew of complaints followed from the players, but in the end, they had to unwillingly pay. After all, even a 1% increase in forging success rate was invaluable, not to mention a 5% increase. If they could forge an extra piece of equipment, theyd make back the forging fee in no time. Song Jian wasnt concerned about how the players complained about him. He didnt have the energy or time to manage the Smithy. He had already hired a Forging Master to manage the smithy in his territory. He would only send someone to manage this smithy after a disciple was fully trained there. Arriving back at the Manor Castle, Song Jian started making self-destructing robots. Soon, he was taking out the parts one by one, but there was a pleasant surprise when he started to make the explosives. System: The Standard Explosive you made has advanced to High Explosive- due to the influence of the Third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame. Engineering experience increased by 2 points. Due to the existence of the Third-tier Demon Flame, Song Jian didnt fail once when making explosives. Even the Standard Explosives had advanced to High Explosives. If these were used to assemble the Self-destructing Robots, their power would certainly be greatly multiplied. Indeed, after assembling the first Self-destructing Robot, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: You have modified the parts of the Self-destructing Robot and created a new item. Please name the new item! A new item? Isnt it still a Self-destructing Robot? Its just that the explosive power has been slightly increased. Does it need a new name? Song Jian hesitated but quickly typed Self-destructing Robot Type 2 into the semi-transparent screen in front of him. After renaming the robot, a flash of white light briefly appeared under the Engineering Skill in his skill list. Now, he could make two types of robots: Self-destructing Robot and Self-destructing Robot Type 2. With the enhancement of the Third-tier Demon Flame, he no longer needed to manufacture the first type of robot. The newly-created Self-destructing Robot not only had a power increase to five hundred points, but it also possessed corrosive damage that could reduce the targets defense by 10% for 30 seconds. If ten Self-destructing Robots simultaneously targeted an enemy, the enemys defense would be reduced by 100%. Even a level twenty boss with an extremely high defense would be instantly killed if attacked simultaneously by ten Self-destructing Robots. The mere thought of it made Song Jian shiver. After spending an afternoon, Song Jian had manufactured more than thirty Self-destructing Robots without a single failure. His engineering experience increased significantly, with not much experience left needed to reach level four. Just as he was about to continue, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: There are ten minutes left in your game session. Please place your items in a safe place to avoid loss. It is recommended that the players character returned to the safe house. Any accidents that occur will be the players responsibility. The system joyously sent out three consecutive notifications. It was only then that Song Jian realized that thirty days had unknowingly passed in the game. After packing away all of the Self-destructing Robot Type-2s and taking a last look at the Blood Pool, which was still evolving, Song Jian silently waited for the end of the game time. Soon, a flash of white light filled the room, and then it was empty. Song Jian had disappeared. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Investigation Chapter 340: Investigation Translator: 549690339 | When it was time for Song Jian to leave the game, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. This time in the game, he completed several tasks, including regional tasks, hidden tasks, and plot tasks. Just by these tasks extra points alone, his task evaluation will undoubtedly be the highest SSS rank again. For each main quests reward, a few thousand Doomsday Coins are no longer significant to Song Jian. Instead, the recovery speed of his Vitality Points for the next time he enters the game was becoming more and more critical. Many times, in his single-handed battles with bosses, Song Jian relied on his abnormal Vitality recovery speed, ultimately leading to victory. With an SSS-ranked task evaluation, the reward is a 500% increase in Vitality Point recovery speed. Given Song Jians Vitality Points of over 1100, the recovery speed per second surpassed 60, easily exceeding the damage from some small skills. Just as Song Jian was full of anticipation, a flash of light burst into view, and he found himself back in his rented house in the real world. Whats going on? Why didnt 1 receive the main quest completion evaluation? Song Jian was taken aback, and his face instantly turned grim. Could it be that the main quest evaluation had been updated out after the game was updated? Thats impossible. The original update contents did not include this! Just as Song Jian was perplexed, there was a sudden knock at the door of the rental house. Upon opening the door, he found two people in police uniforms knocking at the door. You are? Song Jian asked, wearing a puzzled expression. Oh, hello, sorry to bother you. Were from the Street Police Station. Were here to do an investigation and would like to ask you a few questions. Could you spare a few minutes? a policewoman politely asked. No problem, no problem. Please come in. Song Jian quickly welcomed the two of them into his house, and when he turned to close the door, he noticed several other police officers knocking on doors down the street. First, we need to ask about your personal information, your name, age, and where do you work? The policewoman took out a pen and paper and began the interrogation, while a young-looking policeman by her side kept scanning Song Jian up and down warily. After a simple registration of his personal information, the policewoman asked: Have you noticed any abnormalities in the past few days? Song Jian was startled and asked in a puzzled tone: Abnormality? What do you mean? For example, some people suddenly have extremely high strength, enough to lift a car single-handedly, or even perform incredible feats like walking on walls, the policewoman gave a few examples. Song Jian was slightly shocked. Although he had spent several months in the game, in the real world, only three to four days had passed. So soon, the police had started taking notice of the game players? Yesterday there was a guy who snatched a purse on the street. He ran exceptionally fast, and there seemed to be a white light beneath his feet. Does that count? Song Jian frowned slightly and spoke as if he was recalling. That certainly counts. The policewomans eyes lit up, and she quickly recorded it: Do you know that person? Have you seen him since? Can you describe his appearance, in as much detail as possible. When Song Jian was about to describe the appearance of the man who used the games Acceleration Skill to snatch a purse, he noticed the male police officers sudden change of expression. Following his gaze, Song Jian twisted his head and saw his Octagonal Han Sword on the table, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat. After killing the Japanese man at the underground boxing club with this sword, he had casually thrown it on the table due to the damaged scabbard, and the police had arrived before he had time to clean up this morning. This sword was sharp-edged and couldnt be classified as an art piece. It was a controlled blade. Why do you have a sword here? the policeman stared at Song Jian and asked. Song Jian was taken aback and quickly replied, I am a sword enthusiast, and I use this sword for exercising. The young policeman was skeptical, looking at Song Jian as he made his way to the table. The policewoman seemed to sense something was off. Her courteous demeanor turned into a serious expression as she scrutinized Song Jians every move. This sword is sharp. Its a regulated weapon. According to the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, we need to confiscate this sword and impose a fine of 200 yuan on you! The young policeman said without any leniency. Although Song Jians face looked somber, he felt relieved internally. For him, this kind of penalty was insignificant. His main concern was to keep his identity as a game player concealed. This sword is borrowed from a friend. I need to return it later. Its not mine, Song Jian defended himself. Thats not acceptable either. Weapons like this are too dangerous to keep at home. In case of an accident, you would regret it. We have to confiscate it! The male police officer showed no leniency and picked up the sword. Lets continue talking about the fast runner. Could you describe his features? The policewoman looked at Song Jian for a long while and found nothing unusual. Apart from a bit of dissatisfaction about the confiscation of his sword, he didnt show any drastic reaction. Feeling somewhat reassured, she continued with her questioning. Song Jian gave a vague description of the mans appearance without revealing the mans actual look. Perhaps the young policeman found holding the sword tiring, he put it on the table and started glancing around Song Jians house. The unexpected arrival of the two police officers had Song Jian on edge. He didnt fear their handguns because of his present strength. Even if hundreds of ordinary policemen were to confront him directly, he could escape at any moment. However, the consequence of fleeing was too severe. Song Jian knew that he couldnt afford it. No matter how strong he was, he was not capable of fighting with the state apparatus. After about twenty minutes of questioning, the two police officers exchanged a glance and slightly nodded. The policewoman put away her pen and paper, stood up, and thanked Song Jian: Thanks for your cooperation. If you encounter similar peculiar conditions in the future, please call 110 immediately. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, and said with a smile on his face, Of course, of course, its each citizens responsibility. Given your good attitude, we wont impose a fine, but we must confiscate this sword! The male police officer balanced the sword on his chest, measured its weight, and said to Song Jian. Okay, okay. Song Jian, pretending to be reluctant, watched his sword. Just then, the male police officers complexion changed. He looked up and stared at Song Jian, backed up two steps, leaned against the door, and said, Why is there a smell of blood on the blade? Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Identity Chapter 341: Identity Translator: 549690339 | Song Jians Octagonal Han Sword, which he had taken from the underground ring, had just been casually wiped down. A small bloodstain on the blade was hard to notice unless you took a close look at it. Furthermore, after being aired overnight, it didnt smell of blood. However, the fact that the officer managed to pick up on it caught Song Jian off guard. Upon hearing the male officer, the female policewoman who was about to follow Song Jian out also immediately became alert, and stepped backward, gripping her waist, ready to pull out her gun. Startled, Song Jians initial instinct was to resist, but his rationality won out. Just as he was thinking of making up a believable excuse, a shout from outside suddenly rang through, Freeze, dont run! Then came a burst of explosion and gunshots from outside, which shocked the two police officers. They didnt even care about Song Jian anymore. The female officer instantly pulled out her gun and ran outside, while the male officer, who was guarding the entrance, upon seeing that Song Jian had no intention of running away, hurriedly said, Stay inside and dont move! With that, the male officer too, sword in hand, rushed out. Stepping out of the room, Song Jian saw a complete mess downstairs. Two officers lay on the ground. The complexs gate looked like it had been blasted, with a fraction of it collapsed. Dozens of police officers were pursuing something outside of the complex. At this moment, nearly everyone from the complex was standing at their doorsteps, watching the commotion, conversations buzzing around. Soon enough, an ambulance drove into the complex. The remaining officers carried their injured comrades onto the ambulance and rushed them to the hospital. With that, all the officers inside the complex were gone. That was so dangerous! That guy just jumped so high and landed on the gate with such a force that it collapsed instantly, just like in a movie! Was that guy a superman or something? Bullets couldnt even hit him, and he moved so fast People nowadays dare even to assault police officers. I cannot believe it. He lived with us for so long! Hey, did any of you see who it was? Which house did he come from? Despite discussing for a long time, the residents couldnt figure out who the runaway was. Soon enough, they dispersed and went back to their homes. Looking at the pool of fresh blood on the ground in the courtyard, a contemplative look crept into Song Jians eyes. Is this a case of resisting arrest? Song Jian thought to himself, Should I take advantage of this situation to escape? But theyve already got my information. If I run away now, wont I be admitting guilt? And then I definitely will be wanted. What should I do? The thought made Song Jian feel flustered. Even if he was powerful, once the nations machinery was set into motion, he was no more than a mantis trying to halt a speeding train, powerless to fight back. Does this mean 1 have to hide for the rest of my life, living without seeing daylight? Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then quickly came to a decision. I cant run. I must come up with an explanation for the blood stain on the sword Just as Song Jian was thinking about an excuse, he noticed a dark figure moving slightly in the corner of the yard, which soon morphed into a man. Wang Dagang? Song Jian looked at the man, frowning. This man was not living in the apartment complex but was living not far from here. Song Jian had seen him a couple of times casually and even greeted him. Hed even seen him on the street outside the complex a few times while eating breakfast. Their relationship was more robust than with total strangers but weaker than that with the neighbors; What kind of skill is this? It doesnt look like an invisibility jutsu. Could it be that the police were actually looking for him? Song Jian wondered to himself. Wang Dagangs skill was very similar to Song Jians Morphing into Dark Cloud, except that he transformed into a shadow. Unless you looked closely, it was challenging to spot him against a dark backdrop. Wang Dagang, back in his human form, was covered in sweat, and a trace of blood trickled down the corner of his mouth. He had just created a decoy to distract the police officers, then transformed himself into a shadow. All this had consumed much of his mental strength. Now he needed to get out of here as soon as possible. If the officers who were returning found him, he wouldnt stand a chance against them; Just then, Wang Dagang looked up sharply. Song Jian was standing in the corridor looking down expressionlessly. His eyes were fixed on him. Im discovered! Wang Dagang was shocked, but soon realized Song Jian wasnt a police officer but just an ordinary resident. He chuckled, making a gesture telling Song Jian to keep quiet. Song Jian glanced left, then looked back at Wang Dagang with a peculiar look in his eyes. Wang Dagang was taken aback, finding Song Jians gaze strange. Suddenly, as if realizing something, he turned to look in the direction where Song Jian had been looking. Think you can run? A voice called out from the top of a large tree, looking down at Wang Dagang condescendingly. His dress uniform was cloaked in a black robe, billowing in the harsh wind; Wang Dagangs face paled, he turned to climb the wall in an attempt to escape. But then a silver glimmer flashed, and a foot-long iron arrow with a piercing whistle plunged into Wang Dagangs back, nailing him directly to the wall. Swoosh- The man in the dress uniform, with his cloak draped over him, jumped down from the tree over ten meters tall. His cloak spread out like a pair of black wings, lowering him gradually; Resisting arrest, assaulting a cop. You think you could be invincible because youve played in the game world for a few days? Naive! The officer sneered as he pulled out the handcuffs and cuffed the hands of Wang Dagang, who was still hanging on the wall. He then forcefully pulled out the iron arrow from his back; With a miserable cry, Wang Dagang became limp and fell to the ground, huffing and puffing heavily. A look of fear crossed his face as he looked at the officer. Go back in, its not safe here! Noticing Song Jian standing upstairs watching all of this, the officer frowned and shouted coldly at Song Jian. A trace of fear appeared on Song Jians face. He shrunk his neck back and reentered his house; The officers skill is so powerful. He must be a professional whos already been appointed! With a serious expression, Song Jian returned to his room and thought to himself. In the real world, you couldnt view players levels and properties, but you could estimate their capabilities based on their skills and power exhibited during fights. That cop earlier had reduced Wang Dagang to a near-death state in one swift move, indicating his unusual strength. Thinking about this, Song Jian broke out in cold sweat. If he had decided to run away earlier, he would definitely have used his skills. Then, the cop who was watching would have definitely noticed him. That was close. They nearly figured out my identity as a player! Song Jian felt as though there was a huge rock pressing on his chest, causing him to panic. Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Entering the Game Chapter 342: Chapter 342: Entering the Game Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian stayed in the rental room and didnt go out. After thinking for a long time, he decided to give the Octagonal Han Sword to Wu Xuan and claim he had borrowed it from Wu Xuan. As for the blood on the sword, Song Jian would feign complete ignorance, insisting he had just gotten the sword back; As for how Wu Xuan would explain, that wasnt Song Jians concern. Even if Wu Xuan implicated Song Jian, he believed that with the power behind the underground boxing ring, it would be easy to settle this matter. However, its better to give Wu Xuan a heads-up in advance. With that thought, Song Jian dialed Wu Xuans number. Hello, Old Wu? Alt, who is this? If theres something, say it quickly; Im busy! The call was noisy, and Wu Xuans impatient tone was laced with alcohol. At this time, in the largest KTV room in Coastal City, Wu Xuan was lying on the sofa with a phone in one hand and a beer bottle in the other, his eyes shining as he watched a young girl dancing in the middle of the room. It was also a chaotic dance of demons around him, a group of wine and meat friends reveling wildly and dancing; Its Song Jian! Song Jian, which Song Jian? Song Ah, its Brother Song! Wu Xuan seemed to remember Song Jian and was suddenly startled, breaking into a cold sweat in fright. He quickly lowered his voice and said, Brother Song, wait a moment; its too noisy here. Ill go outside to talk. After leaving the room, Wu Xuan carefully held the phone and spoke softly, Brother Song, is there something you need? The next fight might be in five days, and Im arranging it for you. Dont worry! Hehe, Ihaveafavor to ask, Song Jian chuckled. The police came to my door today and took my sword away, and theres blood on it, so I think there might be some trouble Upon hearing this, Wu Xuan immediately reassured him, Dont worry, Brother Song, its fine. The weapons in the club have marks on them, so even if the police take them, theyll return them to you soon. Dont worry. Song Jian was surprised, having not expected the underground boxing ring to wield such power. He breathed a sigh of relief, thankful he hadnt fled; otherwise, he would have needlessly exposed himself. Alright, thats good. Notify me when theres a match, and Ill hang up for now. Song Jian hung up the phone and exhaled. Although there were still some troubles, at least they could be covered up for a while. It seemed he had to be more careful in the future, not giving himself away again. The identities of many players were already known. There was no pattern in this games selection of players. Clearly, the police had already become players and were using the means they had gained in the game to capture other players. Song Jian had to hide his identity and grow stronger gradually. A day passed quickly, and night fell. Song Jian lay flat on the bed, patiently waiting. Soon, the phone screen on the bedside table lit up. A skeleton hand emerged from the screen, grabbed Song Jian, and pulled him into the phone. Song Jian was always uncomfortable with the way he entered the game each time, feeling a sense of being forced in. After a strong feeling of weightlessness, he found that he hadnt entered the game directly but was instead in the settlement interface that appeared after each game. He was surrounded by a starry sky. Wiry is the post-level settlement now shifted to the beginning of the next game? Song Jian wondered aloud. Soon, the images from the last time he entered the game appeared before his eyes: each time he received a mission, fought a BOSS, obtained a sword technique, and completed a main quest System: Player has completed the main quest. Level evaluation raised upon mission completion; System: Player has completed regional quests System: Player has completed hidden quests System: Player has completed area plot quests System: Player has achieved a final level evaluation of SSS. Rewards: 5 free attribute points, 2 gold skill points; System: Players combat power has reached 10,000. From now on, there will be no more main quests released. Players will have greater freedom in the game. Please continue to explore this unknown world where anything is possible! Free attribute points? Gold skill points? No more Vitality Points recovery speed bonuses? Song Jian raised an eyebrow. Gold skill points were treasures that could directly increase the level of any skill, even those active skills that were not yet at the maximum proficiency; As for Vitality Points recovery speed, in comparison to the 500% Vitality Point recovery speed offered by the SSS rank or the five free attribute points and two gold skill points, it was far less valuable, but it ensured that Song Jian wouldnt be easily killed in the game. Now that this protection was gone, the game would become even more dangerous for him. From now on, there wont be any more main quests? But then, dont I lose my main quest rewards in the future! Song Jian furrowed his brows. Each main quest was critical for players, whether it was the Vitality Point recovery speed or the current free attribute points and gold skill point rewards that were crucial for the improvement of ones strength. Could it be that reaching 10,000 combat power is a milestone, and once you reach it, the previous benefits are gone? Song Jian guessed in his heart, but after much thought, he couldnt figure it out. He could only shake his head and passively accept the systems settings. As for the increased freedom, Song Jian was even more clueless about what it meant! With the free attribute points allocated as three points for strength and two points for agility, Song Jians strength attribute reached thirty, and his agility reached twenty-seven. For ordinary players, this was a desperate attribute. Even compared to a warrior class focused on strength, Song Jian could easily deal out crushing damage; As for the two gold skill points, Song Jian didnt hesitate to add them to the Chaos One Qi Indestructible Sword Body. This was Song Jians trump card; when deployed, its strength almost doubled, allowing him to contend even against level twenty Lord-level BOSSes. At the third level of the Immortal Sword Body, all attributes increased by seven points, defense and resistance increased by 40%, sword weapon damage increased by 80%, skill power increased by 50%, and the duration extended to fifty seconds, while the consumption was reduced to twenty-five Immortal Sword Qi points. Just as he finished using the free attribute points and gold skill points, Song Jians vision blurred, and he entered the game directly. As soon as he entered the game, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Your territory has been invaded by enemies. Three buildings within the territory have been destroyed, five farmland plots have been completely destroyed, and the warehouse has been looted, suffering a loss of 200 units of food. Under the leadership of the housekeeper George, the invaders were all driven away, achieving a glorious victory. War Merit increased by 300 points; Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Chapter 343: Blood Wolf Chapter 343: Chapter 343: Blood Wolf Translator: 549690339 | An invasion on my territory? Insane! Who could it be? Song Jians face darkened, rage stirring within him instantly. He hurried to the window of Proud Castle and gazed outwards. He noticed that within the walls of his Manor Castle, nothing seemed damaged. However, practically all the buildings in the ten-meter span outside the walls were destroyed. Three structures had been utterly obliterated, reduced to charred ruins. In the distance, the unused pieces of land transformed into farmlands were also extensively damaged. Numerous NPCs were busy repairing the buildings and reclaiming the farmlands. Inside the territory, blood crows no longer perched on the Bloody Ghost Poison Trees but circled around the perimeter, their ruby-red eyes emotionless as they surveyed the area like radar. Gnarled zombies stained red roamed the territory, emitting deep growls now and then that underscored their ferocity. Their presence struck fear into all the NPCs working within the territory, who hastily kept their distance. What surprised Song Jian even more was spotting several fierce blood wolves within his territory. Their coats were blood-red like calves with a tyrannical aura surrounding them. Is this a blood-slave, the Bloody Huge Wolves, produced by a third-level Blood Pool? Song Jian examined their attributes, a look of surprise crossing his face. The Bloody Huge Wolves attributes matched those of level fifteen normal monsters. More importantly, these wolves had potential to level-up. It wouldnt be long before they could surpass the strength of level fifteen elite bosses. Thirty level fifteen elite bosses, who will dare to invade my land then! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he pondered the attributes of the upgraded Bloody Huge Wolves. Whoever this fool is must have a death wish to dare invade my territory! Song Jian hastily poured over the system notices. To his surprise, his opponents were well over a dozen NPC professionals, among whom was the Dwarf Commander. The Commander was responsible for destroying two of the three structures. Just like bothersome flies! Song Jian frowned. His relations with these NPC professionals had changed entirely to enmity. As per the new status quo, whenever Song Jian crossed paths with them, their names would flash in red as a sign of their hostile relationship. Luckily, three of the fools died on my territory. You steal a chicken and lose the rice, try daring to come again! When he reached the end of the system prompt, Song Jian saw that three level fifteen elite bosses had perished within his land. Apparently, after barging into his territory, they headed straight for the Manor Castle. The Bloody Ghost Poison Trees cooperating with the defenses of the castle resulted in their swift annihilation. Huh, even Dr. Ebsiting took action! The last guy was blown up by him! Upon reading the name of the last killer of the invaders as Dr. Ebsiting, Song Jian wore an expression of curiosity. Everyone knew that Dr. Ebsiting was as threatening as a chicken tied up for slaughter. As a man of science, he was without violent capabilities. Despite his high rank of fifteen, in a fight against even a level five ordinary player, he would be the clear underdog. He managed to kill an NPC of a level fifteen elite boss. What method did he employ? Song Jians curiosity was evoked. The system hint only showed that Dr. Ebsiting killed an invader without providing details on how he did it. Dear Lord, we are relieved youre back. The steward, George, looked rather out of sorts. His arm was bandaged and hung across his chest. Once Song Jian had arrived, George received the news and promptly rushed over to greet his lord. George, are you hurt? How severe are the losses to the territory? Song Jian was astounded, while damaged buildings could be rebuilt, the NPCs he personally recruited could not be resurrected once dead. Georges vitality points had dropped by a third, and the lost third wasnt recoverable. Only when his broken arm healed fully could the vitality points be completely restored. My Lord, the territory experienced a sudden invasion, causing some buildings to suffer damage. They also pillaged some of our food provisions and many laborers were injured. However, fortunately, the losses were not severe. George embarked on a thorough report of the damages to the territory. Song Jian nodded slightly. He had full faith in George and was reassured since he had taken steps to mitigate the damages immediately upon detecting the invaders. This time, it was thanks to the pets you raise, my lord, that the territory wasnt completely destroyed. Georges face showed visible relief as he continued, Especially those red giant wolves. Their sudden appearance ultimately drove all the invaders away. Song Jian chuckled to himself. These Bloody Huge Wolves, blood crows, and blood zombies were all level ten when he got them, more powerful than a standard level ten monster, albeit weaker than an elite level boss, they were akin to elite monsters of level ten. Thirty elite monsters, coupled with the defense measures within the territory, werent odd at all in thwarting the group of level fifteen elite NPCs. Moreover, following the battle, Song Jian noticed a few Bloody Huge Wolves had already leveled up to twelve and thirteen, appearing even more ferocious than before. Well, George, you have performed well and deserve a reward! Song Jian declared with a smile. He raised his hand, and a white light enveloped George. Surgery healing! Georges arm was restored in no time. Then Song Jian handed George five thousand Doomsday Coins to distribute among the NPCs who had contributed in the resistance against the invasion. Immediately, the morale among the NPCs within the territory surged. My lord, Dr. Ebsiting asked me to tell you to visit him if you return. It seems he has something to tell you, relayed George respectfully. Alright, I will see him, acknowledged Song Jian as he turned to head towards the laboratory of Dr. Ebsiting in the Sub-castle. Just as he entered the Sub-castle, Song Jian heard a loud detonation from a nearby room. Boom~ The entire Sub-castle shook with the impact noticeably. The color drained from Song Jians face, and he hurried towards Dr. Ebsitings lab. The explosion seemed to originate from there. Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Chapter 344: Holy Flame Pearl Chapter 344: Chapter 344: Holy Flame Pearl Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian rushed into Dr. Ebsitings laboratory where the room was filled with thick smoke and the pungent smell of burning. A dark figure was continually swinging its arms in front of him, all while coughing incessantly. Dr. Ebsiting, are you alright? Song Jian incredulously looked at Dr. Ebsiting, who looked as dark as an African because of the smoke and exclaimed in surprise. Dr. Ebsitings white lab coat was a mess, and all over were traces of burns. The doctors face and arms had all turned black and were even giving off the scent of roasted meat. Doctor, are you alright? Not caring whether Dr. Ebsiting had a fracture or was bleeding, Song Jian immediately used a Surgical Healing on him. Cough, cough, the smoke here is choking, lets get out With his face all black with ash and unrecognizable, Dr. Ebsiting wave towards the door to indicate they should leave. The two men left the smoky laboratory. As soon as they were outside, Dr. Ebsiting changed back to normal as if nothing had happened. Not only his face and hands returned to their former shade, but even his badly damaged lab coat was replaced with a brand new one. However, Song Jian didnt pay much attention to this unique NPC changing skill. Doctor, what experiment were you conducting? Song Jian asked curiously. High explosives! Dr. Ebsiting replied, glancing at Song Jian. High explosives? But havent you already researched them? Song Jian was puzzled. Regardless of whether its the T-11 high-explosive hand-grenade or the more powerful T-X, the core component is high explosives. The stronger the high explosives, the more potent the grenade. What do you know, those are just ordinary high explosives. They are nothing. What I am researching this time, is a far superior high explosive. Dr. Ebsiting looked at Song Jian contemptously and spoke a bit impatiently, as if he doesnt want to waste time explaining. Superior high explosives? What are those? Song Jian was curious and decided to ignore Dr. Ebsitings attitude. Ordinary high explosives simply increase the power of the explosion. Dr. Ebsiting, seemingly a little helpless, had to explain: Superior high explosives, however, can add effects. Such as bleedings, inflicting burns, corrosion, paralysis, fractures, and even blindness. Only those high explosives that add damage effects are truly superb! Additional effects? Song Jian fumbled in his bag and handed Dr. Ebsiting a self-destructing robot: Doctor, do you mean like this one? What are you saying? Dr. Ebsiting sneered at Song Jian: I have been researching for so long, and you, a beginner, think you can create. But when Dr. Ebsiting noticed the mini self-destructing robot in Song Jians hand, an object that can transform into a flexible robot once activated, his words trailed off. Corrosion damage? So it really is a superior high explosive? Dr. Ebsiting looked as if he is frozen stiff, staring in disbelief. Where did you buy this? Dr. Ebsiting asked, raising his head. I made it myself. Song Jian replies grinning, extremely happy with himself. How is that possible, your understanding of manufacturing techniques is just at a basic level, how could you produce such an advanced high explosive? Dr. Ebsiting was on the brink of snapping. Even as a doctor skilled in siege manufacturing techniques, he had been researching for quite a while without any success in making superior explosives. He felt a deep sense of hostility from the world when Song Jian, who in his view was merely at an elementary level, claimed to have already created the finished product. Song Jian just smiles and puts away the robot. Waving his right hand, a black flame appears on his palm, dancing and wavering. The moment the black flame appeared, room temperature raised up by several degrees instantly, and an eerie aura spread around the room. This is, this is Aghast, Dr. Ebsiting could not help but lean toward the black flame. Boom! Perceiving a threat, the black flame promptly intensified, with the flames soaring over a foot high. Doctor, be careful, this Strange Fire is very dangerous! Song Jian quickly closed his palm to extinguish the flame. Dr. Ebsiting had an utterly terrified look on his face. Thats it Strange Fire that must be it. Dr. Ebsitings face fell as he shook his head, letting out a heavy sigh. Your luck is really good. In this world, the number of Strange Fires is limited and decreases by one every time one is obtained. Considering you have to pass a test to acquire it and risk losing your own life, youre truly lucky! Dr. Ebsiting continues, apparently envious: Once the Strange Fire is bound to a host and the host later dies, the Strange Fire will vanish forever, and the world will permanently lack that kind of fire. You are truly a fortunate one! Dr. Ebsiting declared, looking rather envious. Well, you will know what real luck actually is once the Abyss curse on me is removed! Song Jian smiled lightly, shouting out in his mind. Oh right, Dr. Ebsiting, 1 heard from George that you were looking for me? Song Jian asked. Yes, your territory has just suffered an invasion, and one of the invaders even broke into the Manor Castle. With the help of Alex, I managed to kill one of them. He dropped quite a few items, most of which were devoured by Alex, and only one remained. 1 found it interesting and thought you might be interested in it! Ebsiting said seriously. With that, Dr. Ebsiting pulled a red bead from his pocket and handed it to Song Jian. The Holy Flame Pearl? The key to the Frost Cave Secret Realm? Song Jian was holding this reddish pearl, examining its properties. The pearl was giving off gentle, warm heat, heating up Song Jians body in no time. Where is the Frost Cave Secret Realm? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled, because in this world, what players refer to as secret realms, or dungeons, are quite numerous and spread out in different places. If this Frost Cave is inside the city, that would be the best. But if not, he would have nothing to do with it other than selling it over the radio. Just as he was pondering this, the Floly Flame Pearl suddenly emitted a red light, and an image of a snowy peak condensed from ice appeared before Song Jians eyes. Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Chapter 345: Madman Chapter 345: Chapter 345: Madman Translator: 549690339 | The moment the Holy Flame Pearl started to radiate, an illusion unfolded before Song Jians eyes. In the illusion, he was surrounded by abandoned high-rise buildings. Only one building, a tower over thirty storeys high, and covering a few square kilometers, was enveloped in snow, forming a snow mountain. Around this snow mountain, a unique icy environment had formed. The streets and ground within several hundred meters around it were covered in a thick layer of snow. But beyond those hundred meters, the environment abruptly returned to normal. It was as if an invisible, intangible barrier had separated the snow mountain at the center and the immediate few square kilometers around it. This is inside Doomsday City! Song Jian glanced at a few gamers standing just a few meters away from that boundary line. Following another look at his surroundings, he thought to himself. Very soon, the illusion before his eyes vanished. Song Jian then determined that the location of Frost Cave, this copy, should be roughly placed between the level 15 to 20 monster zones. It was far away from his safety house at least twenty-something kilometers of distance away. Even if he rode a motorbike, it would take him more than half an hour. At this time, a group of fourteen to fifteen level gamers in the northeastern direction of Doomsday City were pointing at and discussing in front of the so-called snow mountain. Its been at least a week since this phenomenon appeared. What kind of information do we have on it? said a middle-aged man in a bulletproof vest with a solemn expression. Deputy Commander Sun, the environment inside is harsh. The temperature drops below negative thirty degrees Celsius and goes even lower near that snow mountain. Temperatures at the foot of the mountain even reach negative forty-seven! A muscular man dressed in armor, standing straight as a spear, reported to the middle-aged man. We found a sealed ice door at the foot of the snow mountain that is, at the entrance of the skyscraper. It seems to be a passage of considerable size. But regardless of what we tried, we couldnt open this ice door. It seems to be immune to any type of attack! Captain Zhou, that location is actually an instance in the game. We should call it a secret territory, and that ice gate serves as the entrance. However, we lack the key to open the instance, said a young man wearing glasses and holding a magic staff, after adjusting his glasses quietly. Councilor Wang, please tell us more about this instance! Deputy Commander Sun turned towards the man who had spoken and asked lightly. Yes, Deputy Commander Sun, Councilor Wang turned and looked at the distant snow mountain before speaking, This is a level three instance. Players levels to enter would be between thirteen to eighteen, meaning players must reach at least level thirteen to access, and any level above eighteen will be denied entry to the instance. Its obvious that there are many monsters inside, not to mention the Elite Level bosses. I suspect therere even level fifteen Lord-Level bosses inside. And yet, the items dropped inside the instance are of great value. It not only drops a level fifteen Ice-sealed Battle Armor set for a melee profession, but it also drops silver-class level fifteen armors and Frost Staves. Most importantly, it drops the alchemy formula for Melting Potions and their core ingredients, the Frost Crystal Cores. Consuming Melting Potions can increase Ice Resistance and provide immunity to freezing effects, playing a crucial role in our battle against the level fifteen Lord-Level Boss at Jinyang Lake. Are you referring to the level fifteen Lord of Ice Elements in Jinyang Lake? Deputy Commander Sun raised an eyebrow, particularly interested. Yes, Deputy Commander Sun. If we have Melting Potions, our success rate of taking down Lord of Ice Elements Frenzal, can at least increase by 30%, Councilor Wang responded with a smile. We absolutely need to conquer this instance as soon as possible! Deputy Commander Sun declared decisively, Captain Zhou, no matter what it takes, you must find a way to open this instance. The Melting Potion is of utmost importance to us! Well complete this task, Deputy Commander Sun! Captain Zhous eyes bore a glimpse of helplessness, but he still answered firmly. Captain Zhou, I suggest killing more monsters around the area. The key to unlock the instance might be on nearby monsters, Councilor Wang pushed up his glasses and suggested. Thank you for your suggestion, Councilor Wang! After saluting Councilor Wang, Captain Zhou then quickly devised a plan for his team to systematically kill the surrounding monsters. Soon after, fellow team members in groups of three scattered, leaving only Deputy Commander Sun and Councilor Wang behind. Deputy Commander Sun, the game settings wont change according to human will. If this were the real world, we would have countless ways to open the gate to the instance; but in the game, we can only oblige to its rules, Councilor Wang said in a low voice to Deputy Commander Sun. Whether in reality or in the game, all I want is results, Deputy Commander Sun responded coldly, his eyes remained fixed on the distant skyscraper engulfed in frosty ice. From the tens of thousands of players in the Northwestern Military Region, only about thirty entered the game. Half of them were not even level ten or had professions. As soon as this instance was discovered, Deputy Commander Sun gathered all players capable of entering the instance. But even after a week in the game, they still found themselves stuck outside the instance. As players levels were increasing rapidly, the price of level fifteen equipment also skyrocketed. The earlier they could kill the level fifteen BOSS at Jinyang Lake, the larger their profits would be. Just then, the sound of motorbike engines roaring from far to near caught their attention. An enormous group of level fifteen monsters was madly chasing after the motorbike. Has this person gone mad? To create such a hubbub in the city, isnt he afraid of the grave danger? Councilor Wang showed a terrified expression on his face as he looked around for a place to hide. Assemble the unit and prepare defense lines! Deputy Commander Sun ordered immediately after frowning. Just then, Song Jian made a swift turn and screeched to a stop leaving behind a black trail of tire marks on the pavement. He stepped off his bike. He smirked as he looked at the dozens of level fifteen mutation zombies chasing after him crazily. Song Jian waved his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared at the center of his palm. Broken Wing Dance! Rather than retreating, Song Jian chose to move forward and swung his sword at the monstrous horde behind him. The swords glittering radiance sped into the horde. Hes insane! Councilor Wang watched Song Jian charge fearlessly into the monster mob, his face displaying a blend of astonishment and horror. He Deputy Commander Sun shared a similar face of surprise, keeping his eyes on Song Jian cutting through the pack of monsters. Deputy Commander Sun, whats happening? Captain Zhou, along with a dozen soldiers, quickly reached Deputy Commander Song and saw the frantically roaring mutated zombies. He too registered a surprising look on his face. Use the terrain layout, establish defense lines, resist the monster onslaught! Deputy Commander Sun immediately commanded. Yes! Soon after, the soldiers swiftly built a defensive line with wood and stones on the road. They prepared a cover that was over a metre high and watched the horde of zombies approaching cautiously. Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Chapter 346: The Ice Monster Chapter 346: Chapter 346: The Ice Monster Translator: 549690339 I Time quickly passed by for more than ten minutes, and Councilor Wang stood behind the shelter with a hint of surprise in his eyes, This player is so strong, he can actually withstand the onslaught of so many Level 15 monsters. Unbelievable! His information is all hidden; we dont know his name and level, but judging by his strength, hes at least Level 20, or even Level 25, Captain Zhou whispered. Impossible! After Level 10, the amount of combat experience required to level up is too high. Even if he played non-stop 24 hours since joining the game, he couldnt have reached Level 20! Deputy Commander Sun immediately shook his head. You see, these Level 15 mutant zombies can only cause him two or three points of damage at most, barely breaking through his defense. His defense is at least 50 points, but every one of his attacks can cut off hundreds of Vitality Points from the monsters. His skills can even cause 300 or even 400 points of damage This is simply a one-sided slaughter. If it werent for the fact that the mutant zombies lack intelligence and only act on instinct, they would have collapsed after losing so many! Captain Zhou shook his head and sighed. Try to get closer to this person; we must not become enemies! Deputy Commander Sun whispered. With the strength shown by Song Jian, he could easily eliminate all of them. Song Jians Vitality Points were now reduced to about half. Glancing at the dozen or so players off in the distance on high alert, Song Jian frowned and took out a few Self-destructing Robot Type 2s from his inventory. Boom, boom, boom- Over 30 monsters were directly blown away. In an instant, the monsters surrounding Song Jian were all gone. After harvesting the last bit of Vitality Points from some low-health zombies, Song Jians experience bar increased by a little more; Over 60 Level 15 mutant zombies dropped many zombie Crystal Cores and some materials, among which the most valuable were two Level 15 green-quality pieces of equipment: a Mages Magic Staff and a chainmail that increased intelligence and spirit. Song Jian took a look at the attributes, then stowed them in his inventory, put away his motorcycle, and walked towards the Snow Mountain in the distance. This is the place! Looking around the environment, Song Jian confirmed it was the same scene as shown in the Holy Flame Pearls illusion. The building completely sealed in ice in the distance was the location of the Frost Cave dungeon. As he walked towards the Frost Cave, Song Jian discovered that the players had built a shelter more than ten meters long and one meter high. The barrier was made of wood and stone materials, with a surprisingly high defense of 300 points. Is this a defense facility acknowledged by the game system? Song Jians eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Unofficial buildings would not have a defense value, so even if players built something with great effort, its defense value would still be zero, easily destroyed with a single attack. Making a product recognized by the game system is definitely not something ordinary players can do. Song Jian curiously looked at the group of players behind the barrier. Soldiers! Song Jians heart sank. Despite their diverse equipment, the unique aura emitted in their sitting and standing postures was completely different from that of a player-formed team. Hello, are you also here to enter the Frost Cave dungeon? A man with glasses stood up from behind the barrier, grinning as he greeted Song Jian. Yes! Song Jian nodded his head. He had seen these people when triggering the Holy Flame Pearls illusion, but couldnt get a clear look due to the high angle. It seemed that they had been here for a long time. He didnt know if they hadnt cleared the dungeon, or couldnt even enter it, so they just stayed here. This dungeon is not so easy to clear, ordinary people cant even get close, Councilor Wang adjusted his glasses, glanced at Deputy Commander Sun beside him, and smiled. Is that so? Song Jians mouth twitched slightly as he stepped towards the Frost Cave. Deputy Commander Sun and the others watched as Song Jian crossed the boundary without hesitation. Given his high strength, he probably wouldnt suffer any effects from the environment around the Frost Cave, Captain Zhou whispered. Not necessarily, Councilor Wang shook his head, This is the power of heaven and earth. No matter how high his attack power, if his resistance is too weak, its still hard to move inside. Even if he can withstand the cold weather, he still wont be able to open the dungeon gate. Its all in vain. Deputy Commander Sun shook his head. Deputy Commander, should we try to approach such a player and pull him into our alliance? If we can win him over, it will definitely help our exploration in the game, Councilor Wang said. We can. Deputy Commander Sun nodded, This game is too mysterious, and our country has already started paying attention to it. We have too few people entering the game. The district political commissar has suggested to those above us to recruit strong players in the game. On one hand, it strengthens our own power; on the other hand, it also helps control the danger level in the real world. You know, many things in the game can be brought into the real world. Deputy Commander, look, he doesnt seem to be affected by the cold climate inside, Captain Zhou suddenly said. Everyone looked at Song Jian, and indeed, ordinary people could only walk five or six meters before succumbing to the cold, but Song Jian showed no signs of stopping, having already gone more than ten meters deep and getting closer and closer to the Frost Cave. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly sensed danger and jumped to the side. An ice spike over three feet long appeared where he was standing just a moment ago. Not far away, an ice monster made of condensed ice slowly crawled out from the snow and roared at Song Jian. An Ice Monster, a Level 15 Elite BOSS. To kill it, at least five Level 15 players are needed. That player is in danger! Captain Zhou frowned. They had discovered this monster during their exploration, and it took more than a dozen companions, with five of them being seriously injured, to kill one Ice Monster. Since then, Captain Zhou rarely sent people to scout the area. Get ready to provide support at any time! Deputy Commander Sun commanded seriously. Wait a moment. When he asks us for help, thats when we step in. Its better to help him in his time of need, so he will be grateful, Councilor Wang whispered. Boom! A loud noise erupted in the snowy field. Song Jian, wielding his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, was actually fighting the giant Ice Monster that was over two meters tall. For a moment, ice and snow flew around, Sword Qi whirled, and the Ice Monster roared and growled. The ground even began to tremble slightly. Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Chapter 347: Entered Chapter 347: Chapter 347: Entered Translator: 549690339 | At this time, Song Jian, having fused with the third-tier Demon Flame, the Abyssal Flame, was completely unaffected by the cold climate around him. He walked on the snow, only feeling a slight chill. The most troublesome aspect of the level-15 elite Ice Demon s attack was the icy slowness and freezing effect carried by all its attacks. Although not powerful, it was very torturous. Combined with the defense of the Ice Demon being as good as steel, even a five-member level-15 team would find it quite difficult to deal with. Yet Song Jian moved without any sign of sluggishness when battling the Ice Demon. A faint red glow would emerge from his body from time to time, which would be difficult to notice unless observed closely. This was a feature of the Ring of the Fire God, its inbuilt shield reduced 30% of melee damage and rendered all cold-induced slowness and freeze effects ineffective. Having the Ring of the Fire God, Song Jian practically counters the Ice Demons attributes. Adding the defense reduction effect of the Weakness Potion, the level-15 elite Ice Demon in front of Song Jian was, at most, just a common monster with more vitality points. Captain, look at his movements, theres no hint of sluggishness at all. How How A warrior watched, dumbfoundedly, as Song Jian sliced up and down around the Ice Demon with nimble movements, showing no signs of slows or freezes. He had participated in battles against the Ice Demon, and remembered being tormented by its slow and freeze effects. Could it be that he has some equipment that increases his ice resistance? Captain Zhous brow furrowed. He had realized that the opponent was likely a warrior-class occupation with no possibility of having fire magic. However, having fought for so long without a single slowdown or freeze effect, it was evident that his ice resistance had increased to a certain point. It feels like he could solo this boss, huh? Councilor Wang adjusted his glasses with a furrowed brow, noting the deviation from his plan, If he is really this powerful and manages to solo the boss, we wont be to offer much help. Deputy, how about we send someone to help him now? Councilor Wang proposed. If we had gone earlier, it would have been helping. But going now would just be kill-stealing, wouldnt it? The deputy frowned and glared at Councilor Wang, responding discontentedly. Look quickly, hes about to defeat that boss! Captain Zhou suddenly exclaimed. Everyone looked towards the Ice Demon. Sure enough, its vitality points had fallen to less than 500, entering a berserk state due to low health. He didnt get frozen once from beginning to end, nor showed any signs of ice slowdown Captain Zhou stated, somewhat speechless. Without the Ice Demons most troublesome ice slowdown and freeze effects, he wouldve been confident enough to grind it down alone. -Did you see the potion he used just now? It directly weakened the Ice Demons defense by 35%! Without this potion, he wouldnt have been able to defeat it so quickly! impressive, we must recruit this guy. It would be best if he could join our alliance! Councilor Zhou, go and talk to him. Be mindful of your attitude, even if he doesnt want to join us, dont leave him with a bad impression! Understood, deputy! Just as Councilor Zhou prepared to approach and greet Song Jian, he noticed that after picking up all the items dropped by the Ice Demon, Song Jian immediately headed towards the Frost Cave. Could it be that, he actually knows how to open the Frost Cave dungeon? The thought suddenly occurred to Councilor Zhou. How is that possible Very soon, Councilor Zhou was startled by his own thoughts. A self-mocking smile emerged on his face as he shook his head, talcing strides towards Song Jians direction. -My brother, please Before Councilor Zhou could finish, he saw Song Jian take out a red bead and walk towards the gate of the Frost Cave. Boom- The Holy Flame Pearl suddenly flared with raging fire, completely enveloping Song Jian. The flames appeared severe but Song Jian didnt feel a hint of heat, like an illusion. The flames carried flecks of gold, constantly combining, condensing, and vanishing, making it resemble some sort of special Magic Array. The Holy Flame Pearl, could this flame be the so-called Holy Flame? I wonder how it fares against the third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame? Song Jian wondered. Just as this idea sprouted in his mind, Song Jian felt a boom as a sphere of black flames ignited from within his body, resisting the Holy Flame; Flap, flap, flap- The Abyssal Flame was nearest to Song Jians body, with a very clear boundary line. The outermost part was burning with traces of golden light, the Holy Flame, which was now continuously compressing inwards as the black flame expanded outwards. At the boundary line, tiny sparks were continuously popping. Thunderous booming- The moment Song Jian approached, the Ice Caves door opened automatically. A cold chill greeted his face, which would have turned any player without a protective layer of flame into an ice statue. The temperature around the entire snow mountain dropped by seven to eight degrees in an instant. Song Jian stepped into the Frost Cave, the ice door behind him slowly closing. This left Councilor Wang, who had charged ten meters close to the snow mountain, dumbfounded. His raised hand made him look helpless. -He, he entered, he actually entered? Deputy Commander Suns serious face showed signs of surprise. How is that possible, it cant be Captain Zhou muttered to himself, a look of disbelief covering his face. He felt a significant blow, having wasted more than a week here, alongside an excessive amount of time and energy, just to enter this dungeon. But now, someone else had done it first Did you see what he took out just now? The deputy suddenly asked, remembering that Song Jian seemed to have pulled out something just now. Then, he was enveloped by flames and only after did he enter the Frost Cave. It looked like a red bead A warrior replied uncertainly. It was a red bead that ignited itself. However, the black flames seemed to rise up from that persons body An observant warrior nearby added on. It seems like that bead is key to entering the Frost Cave. To enter, one must possess this bead! The deputy hypothesized, his eyes glinting as he spoke softly. Captain Zhou, arrange for a few people to stay here with Councilor Wang and wait for that person to come out. Everyone else should investigate more about that bead. Be fast! Deputy Commander Sun quickly decided. Within a short while, three warriors were left behind, while everyone else formed teams and moved in different directions. Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Chapter 348: Mutated Snow Fox Chapter 348: Chapter 348: Mutated Snow Fox Translator: 549690339 | At this moment, Song Jian was somewhat nervous, as two balls of flame were constantly clashing on the surface of his body. Their periodic explosive sounds made him somewhat fearful. Retract! Song Jian silently commanded, trying to control the Abyssal Flame. However, it stood completely still, refusing to be controlled. Soon, Song Jian realized that the Third-tier Demon Flame seemed to have the upper hand, as it started to corrode the golden patterns within the Holy Flame. After a few minutes, the Holy Flame was completely eroded by the Abyssal Flame, and the golden patterns turned into a shade of black and gold. The Holy Flame Pearl in Song Jians hand also began to shrink, eventually turning into a small pile of grey ashes. After eroding the Holy Flame, the Abyssal Flame was once again under Song Jians control. But now, it gave off a languid feeling, just like how a baby Black Dragon behaves after a full meal! The temperature inside the Frost Cave was much lower than outside. Despite losing the boost of the Holy Flame Pearl, Song Jian didnt feel cold at all. After merging with the Abyssal Flame, his Ice Resistance had reached thirty points, enough to withstand the low temperature of this dungeon. Having thirty points of Ice Resistance, along with a 30% reduction in water-type damage and the innate skill Thick Skin which forcibly reduces more than twenty points of damage, the normal ice damage in this place was nothing more than a tickle for Song Jian. If you consider the immunity to slowing and freezing effects granted by the Ring of the Fire God, it could be said that Song Jian could clear this fifteen-level five-player dungeon on his own, without the need for teammates. Once this was clear to him, Song Jian boldly delved deeper into the Frost Cave. The Frost Cave looked like a giant mountain formed from a frozen skyscraper from the outside. But once inside, Song Jian found it to be as complex as a spiders web, with countless narrow, winding paths resembling a labyrinth. However, no matter how many paths there were, none could be as intricate as the Kantelu Maze. Song Jian patiently started exploring from the far left, charting his route as he went along. After a while, Song Jian discovered a fifteen-level ordinary beast, a mutated snow fox, lying on a white ice rock. LV15 Mutated Snow Fox, Vitality Points: 1500/1500. Trait: Ice Reinforcement. The size of the Mutated Snow Fox was comparable to a small calf. Its crystal-white fur, gleaming in the light, made it hard to distinguish it from the snow if someone wasnt paying attention. The only contrasting color on it was its eyes; they looked like two rubies, emitting a red glow. By the time Song Jian found it, he had already entered its warning range. The Mutated Snow Fox suddenly stood up from the ice rock and stared at Song Jian. It growled angrily and with a light swipe of its hard claws, shattered the ice rock under its feet, leaving behind a layer of frost. Song Jian drew out his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and used a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine. To deal with the creatures of this dungeon, fire damage had a bonus effect, and Fire Lizard Medicine was specifically designed to combat this dungeon. Dark-red flames rose from his crimson sword. The Mutated Snow Foxs eyes showed a solemn gaze. It watched the flame on the surface of the sword for a long time before jumping off the ice rock and pouncing at Song Jian. Song Jian cracked a slight smile. With a boom, his body was once again engulfed in a black flame. Alarmed, the Mutated Snow Fox let out a sharp cry, seemingly calling for its fellows. Song Jian charged at the Mutated Snow Fox, continuously slashing at it. Each attack inflicted hundreds of damage on the fox, rapidly depleting its Vitality Points. However, the pain also triggered its savage nature, making it less fearful of the flames and it retaliated by launching frantic attacks on Song Jian. Damage points from seven to eight sporadically appeared above Song Jians head, with the word immune mixed in. If ordinary players were to venture here, each of the Mutated Snow Foxs attacks would cause forty to fifty points of damage, along with annoying freezing and slowing effects. Even a full team of players would have to be extremely cautious to defeat this beast. Song Jian, after testing the ordinary monsters damage, raised his left arm and a silver Sword Qi pierced the foxs throat, sending it flying. He then unleashed a flurry of skills on the airborne fox, and before it could even hit the ground, it was already a corpse. It only took Song Jian a little over two minutes to kill an ordinary monster in the dungeon. He picked up a piece of Frost Crystal and several Doomsday Coins dropped by the mutated snow fox and continued deeper into the cave. Frost Crystals were fragmented forms of Frost Crystal Cores. It would take three Frost Crystals to combine into a Frost Crystal Core. Although it was somewhat troublesome, monsters in this dungeon had a high drop rate for Frost Crystals. As for the Frost Crystal Cores, they could only be obtained by defeating the dungeon bosses. The Frost Cave was brightly lit, with walls all around made from solidified frost that acted like mirrors. Ice stalactites hung around, and despite being cold, the cave felt like a fairytale Crystal Palace and was incredibly beautiful. The monsters inside the Frost Cave were not very powerful. If not for the additional freezing and slowing effects, the monsters here would have been weaker compared to the fifteen-level zombies outside. Moreover, the drop rate in this dungeon was much higher. If it wasnt such a hassle to get into, it would have already become a popular grinding spot for players. After spending more than an hour, Song Jian finally arrived at the core area of the Frost Cave. Along the way, he had killed fifty to sixty Mutated Snow Foxes alone. Because of his Savior title, Song Jians luck was equivalent to an extra two points, resulting in plenty of Frost Crystal drops. In just over an hour, he had gathered over thirty Frost Crystals and combined them into several Frost Crystal Cores. Much to Song Jians delight, he had also obtained an Alchemy recipe, a basic Ice Resistance Potion. After using it, one could increase their Ice Resistance by 10 points for an hour. An increase of 10 Ice Resistance points was just about enough to enter the Frost Cave. Otherwise, an ordinary player without the Holy Flame Pearl, upon entering the Frost Cave, would likely be frozen into an ice sculpture. For Song Jian, learning the basic Ice Resistance Potion allowed his Alchemy and Pharmacology skills to increase greatly again. Perhaps he might level up his Alchemy and Pharmacology skills again due to this recipe. The combat experience here gives a lot! Song Jian looked at his level and a hint of joy emerged on his face. His level had already risen to 16 with 68% of the way to level 17. The experience gain speed had almost doubled compared to killing monsters outside. Just then, a low growl came from afar, causing the entire Frost Cave to tremble slightly. The Boss, the Boss should be up ahead. Song Jians heart tightened, and he became increasingly cautious. Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Ice Naga Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Ice Naga Translator: 549690339 | By this time, Song Jian had arrived at a Frost Land. The surrounding area was all glistening ice walls, clusters of icicles jutted out from the walls like spears, looking as if a bunch of hedgehogs were clinging to the walls. The highest points of the open space were gleaming with huge ice crystals. They were like uncarved diamonds, reflecting dazzling light. The snow under his feet had thickened. Song Jian was stepping forward slowly, one foot deep into the snow then another close to the surface. It was easy to step into a pit hidden in the snow. Here, if one didnt have a high agility stat and couldnt control their body well, they would struggle to fight. The terrain alone could hinder the function of the tank class members by more than 10%. Song Jian looked up and saw groups of Level 16 advanced-quality monsters, wandering not too far from the Frost Land. Although advanced-quality monsters were more powerful than the normal ones, they were not as formidable as the Elite Level Bosses C their powers in between the two. These Level 16 advanced-quality monsters looked like half-snake creatures, dragging a long tail covered with green scales from the waist down. From the waist up, they had a humanoid appearance. However, they had four arms and each hand was armed with a long knife, crafting a ferocious look. Some of the monsters were holding two bows with their four arms, draped in crude leather armor, patrolling like guards, constantly roaming. LV16 Frost Naga Warrior (Advanced), Vitality Points: 2500/2500, Characteristics: Frost Enhancement, Hardy Body, Skills: Quick Slash LV16 Frost Naga Bowmen (Advanced), Vitality Points: 2000/2000, Characteristics: Frost Enhancement, Deep Wounds, Skills: Rapid-Fire Arrows After inspecting the monsters attributes, Song Jian looked towards the core central area. These advanced-quality monsters were mere minions. The deep roar he heard earlier must have come from the boss. There was an Elite Level Boss here. However, after scrutinizing for quite some time, Song Jian couldnt spot any irregular BOSS. Yet, at the center of Frost Land, he saw an over three-metre-high ice sculpture. This sculpture too, resembled a Frost Naga, except it had six arms, two of which were holding long knives, one pulling a bow and arrow, and a shield was held by the two remaining hands. There were colourfully glistening lights all around the Frost Land. The Frost Nagas didnt seem to have noticed Song Jians presence. They were swishing their long tails, leaving white trails on the ground as they roamed, frolicking and playing lightly with each other. However, no matter their movement, they maintained some distance from the ice sculpture in the center, as though they were afraid of it. Could that sculpture be the ultimate boss here? Song Jian wondered in his mind. To approach the ice sculpture, Song Jian had to destroy all the advanced-level monsters around it first. Given the dense monsters that were in close proximity, trying to lure them one by one seemed to be quite a tough job. Better draw them out step by step and deal with them slowly, Song Jian murmured. He finally chose a location with fewer monsters and snuck forward slowly. The advanced-level monsters had a vast warning range. Once Song Jian approached within ten meters of them, they would surely be alerted and would rush towards him, rapidly launching attacks. Therefore, luring these monsters out would require some skill. Song Jian trod carefully on the ice and snow. Every step made a light crack sound, which made him feel cautious. Soon, a Frost Naga near the edge of the ice wall spotted Song Jian. It shrieked sharply and pounced towards him brandishing its long knife. Song Jian, who had initially prepared to draw the monsters with his handheld crossbow, paused for a moment, immediately put away his crossbow, tightened his grip on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and retreated slowly. At that moment, perhaps due to the sharp shriek of the Frost Naga earlier, a dozen other Frost Nagas were attracted and quickly moved towards Song Jian. Come on, come on! Instead of panic, Song Jian showed a slight smile, turned around and ran towards the ice wall. The Frost Nagas were extremely fast. By the time Song Jian used the nearby ice pillars to climb up the ice wall, a Frost Naga had already chased behind him. Whizz whizz! A volley of cold-lighted arrows directed towards Song Jian flew in the air. Song Jian immediately took cover behind a thick ice pillar. All the arrows hit on the ice pillar and made continuous metallic collision sounds. Looking down, Song Jian saw three or four were Frost Naga archers, and the rest were sword-wielding warriors. The Frost Naga archers stood under the ice wall continuously shooting arrows, while the other warriors traced Song Jians climbing route and chased after him. Seeing the Frost Naga warriors close in on him, Song Jian swung his long sword and chopped off an icicle over two meters long. The icicle rolled off and crashed onto the Frost Naga warriors that were pursuing him, causing the archers down below to dodge swiftly. Looking at the tumbling Frost Nagas below, Song Jian showed a slight smile. He pulled out a Self-destructing Robot Type 2 from his bag and threw it down. The palm-sized robot expanded rapidly as it fell. By the time it touched the ground, it had transformed into a robot over one meter tall. The self-destructing robot gave off a series of urgent cries as soon as it made contact with the ground, with its eyes constantly flashing red lights; Boom- A loud explosion followed. The Self-destructing Robot exploded, creating a large pit in the ground. All the surrounding Frost Nagas groaned in pain. Ice shards scattered about and the frigid air was aggressive. Dozens of Frost Nagas growled furiously at Song Jian. Their blood-red eyes showcased their locked resentment towards him, looking as though they wouldnt rest till he was dead. Seeing a quarter of the Frost Nagas vitality points decrease instantly, Song Jian gave a slight smile and threw another two Self-destructing Robots. After a series of explosions, dozens of Nagas were marred, full of wounds and dripping red. Their vitality points were reduced to less than five hundred. Looking down, Song Jian smirked, jumped off the towering Ice Rock, slashing his sword left and right at the Frost Nagas with dwindled vitality. A series of skills were unleashed; within a minute, dozens of Frost Nagas were reduced to cold carcasses, dropping a pile of items. Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Chapter 350: Rank Honor Board Chapter 350: Chapter 350: Rank Honor Board Translator: 549690339 | The self-destructing robots had a limited attack range, and the sizable bodies of Frost Nagas were also a factor. A single robot explosion could envelope at most a dozen Nagas, any more and it would exceed the attack range of the robot. After dealing with the wounded Frost Nagas, Song Jian looked at the strewn bodies all over the ground, a satisfied smile on his face. He had lured just the right amount of enemies this time and they were all within the range of the robots explosion. His experience points heightened slightly again. The experience points from Level 16 elite monsters were superior to regular monsters at the same level. Song Jians rewards were plentiful. Moreover, Frost Nagas had exploded into Frost Crystals all over the place, some even dropped Frost Crystal Cores. There was even a blue-quality accessory and dozens of Doomsday Coins, which were incredibly lucky drops. Accessories, rings, and badges had a very low drop rate, so some players were already at level 12-13 and still didnt own a single accessory. Although Song Jian owned two accessories, they werent exceptional and their attributes were terribly lacking. One was a Postman Bag, a green-quality accessory that could store twelve items. The other was an Exquisite Totem Mark, also green-quality. It only increased the Vitality Points recovery speed by a small amount when worn as an accessory, but it was excellent as a socketed item. Song Jian picked up the dropped accessory from the Frost Naga, hesitating as to which of his current two accessories it should replace. Heart of Ice (Blue), Accessory, Equipment Effect: Dexterity +3, Ice Resistance +15, Special Effect: Upon receiving damage, theres a chance to activate a Frost Shield with 800 defense points. This effect lasts for 30 seconds, but can only occur once every 60 minutes; Item Level: 15, Equipment Requirement: None, Can it be taken out of the game: No After much deliberation, Song Jian finally replaced the Exquisite Totem Mark with Heart of Ice. A 3-point increase in Dexterity directly increased his dexterity to thirty, and an added 15 points of Ice Resistance made him particularly suited for his current location. Now any damage inflicted on him by the Frost Nagas would have difficulty penetrating his defense. In particular, the Frost Shield was a life-saving skill. With a defense of 800 points, even a boss might be hard-pressed to break it in a short amount of time. A Level 15 accessory like this was worth at least three thousand Doomsday Coins, almost as much as a weapon of the same level. With his new equipment and the resulting increase in strength, Song Jian gained additional confidence. Time to clean up and get rid of the remaining Frost Nagas! Song Jians gaze landed on a group of Frost Nagas wandering around in the distance. From a distance of thirty meters, a few Frost Nagas were frolicking, their cold auras colliding and occasionally forming small ice spikes that crashed into each other. Song Jian carefully stepped forward. This time, he approached within fifteen meters before a Frost Naga suddenly wore a vigilant expression. He then halted his steps. He drew the Skeleton Crossbow in his left hand and attacked a Frost Naga Archer in the distance; swoosh a crossbow bolt punctured the air, shining with a fiery glow, it turned into a shooting star and almost instantaneously hit the Frost Naga Archer. Clang- A clear collision sound echoed, and the crossbow bolt, as if it had hit steel, created a white spot on the scale of the Frost Nagas body, then fell to the snowy ground. A small, 11-point damage indicator, including 3 fire damage, floated above the Frost Naga Archers head. Song Jian was unfazed by inflicting such minor damage; it was within his expectations. Seeing the Frost Naga Archer heading his way, Song Jian quickly put away the crossbow, held the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and waited for the fight to begin. Five Frost Nagas viciously glanced at Song Jian, let out a roar, and quickly twisted their bodies, sliding on the icy ground towards him. Only five? Song Jian frowned slightly and looked to his right; swoosh swoosh He pulled out the crossbow, aimed at a group of Nagas in the distance, and fired the crossbow. This attracted around seven or eight Frost Nagas rushing towards him. Song Jian only nodded in satisfaction, then turned to climb the icy wall. When more than a dozen Frost Nagas gathered under the ice wall and started climbing up to chase Song Jian, two self-destructing robots were thrown down from above. Boom- The same process was repeated over and over again. After equipping the new accessory, Song Jian had an additional fifteen points of Ice Resistance. Now, the damage inflicted by the Frost Nagas was minimal. In contrast, his damage to them was terrifying. In just two minutes, he killed more than a dozen Frost Nagas. In addition to contributing a pile of Frost Crystals and combat experience, they also dropped a green-quality level 15 Plate Armor. Afterward, Song Jian continuously repeated the process, attracting the surrounding Frost Nagas and reducing their numbers. Although continuously repeating the same process was somewhat boring, when he thought about the Frost Crystals and Crystal Cores that these Frost Nagas provided, along with the Level 15 equipment in his backpack, Song Jian still felt gratified. An hour flew by unconsciously. Almost all of the wandering Frost Nagas on the open ground had been eradicated. Song Jians level had also increased to Level 17, granting him another Skill Point. Song Jian added the Skill Point to the Sword Silk skill. The proficiency of this skill was already maxed out, but Song Jian hadnt had the appropriate Skill Point, so hed waited until now. With the Sword Silk skill at level 3, the power of each Sword Silk strand increased by 20 points and the attack range was extended by 1 meter. The skill change was only glanced at by Song Jian and wasnt paid much attention to, as the skill level of Sword Silk was still too low, and there hadnt been any significant changes. Just then, a ringing sound reverberated in Song Jians ears as a line of system prompt information appeared before him. System: The number of profession players in Doomsday City has reached one thousand, the level glory board has been activated! Your level is 17, with 14% progress to the next level. You are first on the level glory board, do you want to publish your information? Note, you can choose to hide, and the glory board will only show your ranking, your other information will not be displayed. Level Glory Board? Song Jian paused and, after a moments hesitation, chose to publish his information. Soon, a new Level Glory Board column was added to the system interface. Upon opening, it displayed the information of one thousand players in Doomsday City. At the top of the Level Glory Board was Player Name: Song Jian, Profession: Sword Controller, Level: 17 with 14%. Beneath him was the second player, Player Name: Luo Tianyu, Profession: Centurion, Level: 15 with 45%. The third-ranked player chose to hide their information. The displayed information is Player Name: Hidden, Profession: Hidden, Level: 15 with 43%. Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian looked at the Level Glory Board for a while and found that at least half of the people had chosen to hide their information. However, he also saw Li Keers name on the Level Glory Board, ranked at twenty-third, and Wang Qi was also on it, but his rank was a bit behind, already at over a hundred. With a faint smile, Song Jian closed the Level Glory Board. The revealed information was scarce and didnt have much impact on him. Moreover, being ranked number one on the Level Glory Board could have a deterrent effect on other players. Due to the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace incident, many NPCs had put bounties on Song Jian. Although Song Jian had shown some strength when hunting the Dwarf Commander, not everyone had seen it. Hunting down an ordinary player was completely different from hunting down the number one on the Level Glory Board. With such a deterrent, it could dissuade some players who wanted to hunt him down for the bounty rewards. After the Level Glory Board incident, Song Jian walked towards the Frost Land with a smile. When he saw the tall and majestic ice sculpture of Naga, he thought, Its about time to deal with you! As Song Jian slowly approached the ice sculpture, a low roar sounded, identical to what he had heard before. The entire Frost Land trembled, and the icicles above began to fall pitter-patter. At this moment, the ice sculpture of the Naga, which was originally just an ice sculpture, began to emit crackling sounds from within. Cracks appeared on the surface of the ice sculpture, and its ruby-like eyes slowly rotated and looked towards Song Jian. As Song Jian smiled and walked towards the ice sculpture, the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board stirred up excitement among the players in Doomsday City. With Song Jian, a level seventeen ranked first on the board, some players who had already taken the mission to kill Song Jian suddenly felt flustered. Damn, that NPC set me up! This was almost the first thought that surfaced in the minds of all players who took up the bounty mission. They didnt take the mission from the same NPC. Those NPCs who issued the bounty made themselves look like wandering NPCs and turned the mission to hunt Song Jian into a hidden mission. At first, many players were secretly delighted to accept the hidden mission. But now, after seeing the Level Glory Board, they regretted it so much. Damn it, this mission cant be canceled. If I cancel, its a mission failure, and 1 will lose two points of my highest attribute. How can the NPC be so unkind! Ranked number one on the Level Glory Board? Crazy! Why did I accept such a mission? Its a total pitfall! Oh my God, hes level seventeen, and Im five levels behind him. Just the level suppression alone reduces my damage by more than 30%! How am 1 supposed to fight? Players who had taken the mission to kill Song Jian all started to grumble, their faces full of regret. At this time, in the five-person team dungeon Bloody Underground Boxing Arena, the leader of the Legendary Battle Alliance glanced at the Level Glory Board, and frowned. In a low voice, he said, Who knows this guy named Song Jian? See if you can pull him into our alliance. We can discuss the terms! Captain, hes already level seventeen. Im afraid it wont be that easy to pull him in, and even if we do, it might not be easy to manage! Someone cautiously replied with a hesitating look. Thats not for you to worry about. Just do what I say! The leaders face flashed a trace of coldness, making the speaker tremble and not daring to say another word. And also this Luo Tianyu, check him out too. Try to pull him in if you can! Yes, leader. After we finish this dungeon, we will go investigate At this moment, Song Jian had no idea that the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board had caused such a stir. He was now continuously taking self-destructing robots out of his bag and setting them up in advance as powerful weapons while waiting for the ice sculpture to shatter and the boss to appear. I have eighteen self-destructing robots left, each capable of dealing 500 damage. Even without a critical hit, so many robots are enough to instakill any I5th-level or even 20th-level elite boss! Song Jian looked at the ice sculpture that had already completely shattered and revealed a smile. At this moment, the thin outer ice layer of the ice sculpture had completely broken apart, and a beautiful figure appeared in front of Song Jian. It was a monster with six arms and a long snake tail below its waist, but its upper body was no different from that of a human woman. She had a charming and seductive face that every woman would envy. Her eyes radiated a ruby-like luster, and she had a thick, glossy, black hair that cascaded over her shoulders. Her delicate, fair skin shone brilliantly in the surrounding light, like the finest white jade. What was most attractive about her was her noble aura and her exotic beauty. She wore only a blue crystal silk wrap around her chest, which was enchanting to behold. Eighteenth-level, Lord-level boss? Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine, looking at the bosss attributes above its head, and his heart sank. Originally, he thought it would just be a I5th-level Elite boss, but it turned out to be an i8th-level Lord boss. This made Song Jian feel a sudden sense of uneasiness. Its okay; her Vitality Points are only 5,4.00. My self-destructing robots can still instakill her. The higher the level, the stronger they are, and the better the items they drop. 1 should be happy! Song Jian muttered, but he always felt a shadow looming over his heart. Song Jian had encountered only a few Lord-level bosses, but each had been fierce. They were completely different from the Elite-level bosses of the same level. Lord-level bosses were more ferocious and threatening, especially when they kept summoning a bunch of minions, which made it difficult for players who wanted to defeat them. Human, youve intruded into my home and disturbed my sleep. How should I punish you? The Ice Naga boss swayed her waist and had a faint smile on her delicate face. Her long tail rubbed against the ice surface, making a rustling sound as she slowly swam towards Song Jian. The bosss voice was soft and enchanting, lulling those who heard it. It felt as if a small hand were gently stroking Song Jians heart, giving him an inexplicable sense of comfort. Song Jians eyes involuntarily revealed a fascinated expression, his face showing a look of intoxication. Seeing Song Jians appearance, the Ice Naga boss showed a trace of contempt on her face, and her swimming speed increased. Within a short time, she moved from a few meters away from Song Jian to right in front of him. Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Ice Coffin Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Ice Coffin Translator: 549690339 | Let your very life be the punishment you receive! Im going to use your skull to adorn my ice throne. Let your soul howl in the ice hell for ten thousand years! The voice of the Frost Naga Boss transformed, becoming as harsh as Siberias cold wind. The two long knives in her hand ruthlessly swooped down on Song Jians head. Clang- A crisp clash of metal rang out as Song Jian blocked the Frost Naga Bosss double blades with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Looking up with a slight smile gracing his lips, his eyes held no signs of enchantment. You you actually The Frost Naga Bosss face showed surprise. She hadnt expected this human to resist her charm. Why did he behave in such a way before? Not good, this is a trap, hes luring me closer to him! The Frost Naga Boss had a sudden realization as she laid eyes on the dozens of meter-tall robots beside Song Jian. Danger! Just as the warning flared in the mind of the Frost Naga Boss, a Self-destructing Robot charged towards her. Whoosh- With the movement of this robot, all the Self-destructing Robots started hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss. I was afraid that if you were too far away, something unexpected could happen, Song Jian said with a smile. Song Jian, blessed with the Thick-Skinned talent skill was basically immune to all charm and control skills. The reason he acted like he was enchanted before was to lure the Frost Naga Boss closer to him. After all, she was a lord-level Boss and her strength was insurmountable. From such a great distance, he had no assurance that the Self-destructing Robots could get close to her. Boom! The explosion sounded and a strong blast rushed towards Song Jian. Song Jian quickly raised his hand to shield his face. Right before he did so, he saw the Frost Naga Boss, only two meters away from him, with a damage number of 500 floating above her head. Boom boom boom- The explosions continued one after the other. All the Self-destructing Robots burst open. Under Song Jians control, he was fully immune to their explosions, showing no concern while in the centre of the explosion. Did I waste 18 Self-destructing Robots? Well, she is the first lord-level Boss Im hunting, so using some extra robots could be considered her send-off, thought Song Jian. Soon, the explosions ceased. Surrounded by countless shards of ice like a veil of dust, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. Hed defeated a level 18 lord-level Boss so easily. He was eager to see what items she dropped. Maybe she even dropped a piece of golden equipment? Just as he was entertaining these thoughts, the ice dust began to fade. Song Jian felt a sense of wrongness and hurriedly scoured the system prompts. No, this Boss isnt dead yet. The system didnt display any battle experience gained! An illumination flashed through Song Jians mind, casting his face in shock. Just then, Song Jian saw a gigantic ice coffin materialize, with the entire body of the Frost Naga Boss ensconced in thick ice. Besides the one robot that managed to damage her with 500 points, all the remaining Self-destructing Robots were in vain and didnt even inflict a modicum of damage. Frost Barrier! This was the Frost Naga Bosss lifesaving skill, with an incredibly long cooldown period and which could only be used once per battle. What is this skill? Song Jian stood dumbstruck, gazing at the wreckage of the Self-destructing Robots, filled with regret. Crack- The ice coffin dissolved instantly. The boss, her face as frosty as ever, charged towards Song Jian, twin blades in hand. Swish swish swish- The Boss swung her blades rapidly, striking Song Jian repeatedly, leaving afterimages in the air due to the sheer speed. Thud thud thud thud- Blood sprayed from Song Jians body as his Vitality Points abruptly dropped by over 300. At this moment, a massive Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion manifested in front of Song Jian, letting out a roar at the Frost Naga Boss. Its gigantic stinger aimed at the Boss, causing a piercing howl to echo throughout the air. Song Jian hit the ground hard, rolling several times before managing to regain his footing. Wiping the blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, Song Jians eyes flashed determinedly. Hed placed too much faith in the Self-destructing Robots and did not expect her to possess a skill that could resist all damage. Luckily, the special effect of the Scorpion Beast Helmet has recovered, or else Id be in danger, Song Jian ruefully thought. Now, however, was not the time for regrets. The Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion was not a match for the Frost Naga Boss. Furthermore, its attacks were like tickles to the Boss. The gigantic scorpion stinger struck the boss like stabbing ultra-strong alloy, only leaving behind white spots. A phantom, not to be feared, as irritating as a fly, the Frost Naga Boss tried to attack the Desert Scorpion Beast, but discovered it was as though they existed in different dimensions. She could not attack it, and out of necessity, she had to passively withstand its onslaught. She abandoned further attacks on the Desert Scorpion Beast, and locked her focus on Song Jian not too far away. Both her hands, now holding a bow and arrow, drew and aimed at Song Jian. Zoom zoom zoom- A series of ice arrows shot towards Song Jian. He waved his sword to block, shattering the arrows. But with every arrow he shattered, a fraction of the ice power seeped into his body. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jian waved his sword, a faint Tai Chi illusion appeared in front of him, continuously blocking the rain of ice arrows. Watching Song Jian nimbly parry the ice arrows, Frost Naga Boss displayed a strange smile that left no doubt of her confidence in winning. At this time, her two hands, each clenching a shield, were raised high up, covering her forefront and blocking the Desert Scorpion Beasts attacks. She constantly aimed her arrows at Song Jian. You can withstand the damage from the ice arrows, but how will you withstand the frost power? See how I deal with you once the freezing effect gets triggered! The Frost Naga Boss had already started daydreaming about tormenting her frozen prey, bursting into loud laughter along the way. However, the Frost Naga Boss soon realized that Song Jian seemingly had high resistance, as the freezing effect didnt trigger even once. Then, with a zoom, an ice arrow which collided with the Tai Chi illusion in front of Song Jian suddenly changed direction, hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss at a faster pace. Thud- The ice arrow plunged hard into the Frost Naga Bosss shoulder, with damage points above too floating from her head. How is this possible? Why is his resistance so high that hes never been frozen? Looking at the ice arrow slowly melting in her shoulder, the Frost Naga Boss was consumed with fury. Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Broken Arm Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Broken Arm Translator: 549690339 | The arrows from the Ice Nagas bow were quite similar to Song Jians Sword Silk skill. The shot arrows would randomly attack all targets. The more targets there were, the more dispersed the attack would be. However, if there was only one target, all ice arrows would aim towards it. Even a defensive warrior could not withstand such an intense attack. Most importantly, each ice arrow had a chance of causing a freezing effect. Amongst the many ice arrows, there would always be some that triggered the freezing. Once frozen, the victim would be at the mercy of the Ice Naga boss to be slaughtered. However, Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill could grant immunity to 90% of the damage and all adverse conditions. Plus, with the special effect of the Ring of the Fire God, it was not easy to either instantly defeat Song Jian or freeze him in place. Seeing that her arrows posed too little threat to Song Jian, the Ice Naga surprisingly put the bow away. She withdrew two long knives from her back and lunged at Song Jian. Clang, clang, clang The Ice Naga relentlessly swung her four long knives at Song Jian; another shield kept blocking Song Jians attacks. In just a little while, Song Jians vitality points had dropped by over three hundred. Is this boss a melee fighter or a mage? Why is her close combat so fierce, and she even possesses mage skills like the Ice Coffin? Song Jian fought back continuously with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, but kept retreating in front of the Ice Naga boss. After all, the opponent had four extra arms, naturally suppressing him in attack speed. Were it not for Song Jians strong ice resistance and defense, he would have been slain by the Ice Naga in a short time. Given that his super vitality recovery speed had disappeared, Song Jian suddenly felt outmatched against this leader-class boss. Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body, activate! A light shout, and a golden light suddenly shone around Song Jian. The Tier 3 Immortal Sword Body was unleashed, instantly boosting Song Jians strength. Eight long swords constantly revolved around Song Jians body, blocking the Ice Naga boss attacks. Song Jians attacks grew even fiercer. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! A series of skills was all targeted at the Ice Naga boss, causing damage in the hundreds to appear above its head; -1S0 -198 -210 The vitality points of the Ice Naga boss were rapidly decreasing. For a time, Song Jian was on an equal footing with the boss. After activating the Immortal Sword Body, he managed to regain the upper hand in momentum. I will freeze your soul with my ice power! The Ice Naga gave a cold laugh when her vitality points fell below half. Her body overflowed with power, and she sent Song Jian flying with a push. Creating some distance, she suddenly put away all her weapons. Her six white jade arms fluttered ceaselessly. White currents appeared out of nowhere, gathering in her six palms; In a flash, her six palms emitted dazzling lights, illuminating the entire cave. The surrounding temperature plummeted abruptly. Even Song Jian felt as if he were naked in the cold Siberian wilderness. Suddenly, deep blue lights shot out from the Ice Naga boss fingers. One after another, like a heavy gatling gun firing wildly, flashes of fire were constant. As the six palms of the Ice Naga burst into radiance, Song Jian felt a chill crawl up his spine. Instantly, he used his Sword Shadow Step, transforming into a shadowy figure and began to dodge. Boom boom boom~ Deep-blue pillars of light chased after Song Jian continuously, one after another Just about every pillar of light shot out brushed past the corners of his clothes, hitting the Ice Rock behind him. Rumble rumble rumble The Ice Rock, as unyieldingly hard as alloyed steel, was piercing through like tofu. A chill, as cold as a spiders web spread from the resulting hole, freezing all objects touched into ice particles which cascaded down. At this moment, Song Jians mind was blank, he was dodging the deep-blue pillars of light chasing him on pure instinct. Coldness and a sense of pain emanated from his back. Then, Song Jian suddenly shivered, his eyes blanketed by a deep-blue light. The Ice Naga BOSSS six arms had come together, and a deep blue beam of light, nearly one meter in diameter, rushed towards Song Jian. Sacred Parry! Song Jian reacted instinctively, his survival move kicking in. A golden light emerged from him. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly crossed his chest, the blade tip slightly pointing outwards, and a streak of golden light floated along the blade edge. Boom! The massive blue beam of light brutally slammed into Song Jian, and after a colossal sound, Song Jian himself was embedded into the hard Ice Rock. Meanwhile, a dazzling blue light flowed on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand. Whoosh~ Another thick beam of light, similar to the one before, but with an even deeper blue glow, burst from the imprint of Song Jian embedded in the Ice. It rushed towards the Ice Naga Boss. With a shrill wail, the Ice Naga Boss collapsed onto the icy floor, sliding a great distance away. The Sacred Parry not only completely protected against a hit but also reflected back 110% of the damage. The cool-down time for this move was not short, meaning it had to be used at a critical moment. Song Jian struggled to free himself from the Ice Rock, his body felt as if it had been crushed. Despite not taking damage, he had still been embedded in the Ice Rock, an experience few could understand. He staggered to his feet. Song Jians Vitality Points were just over five hundred left, while the Ice Naga Boss looked even more miserable than he did. Its body was covered in cuts from ice shards with frost-bitten wounds, and only three of its six arms were left. Its long snake tail was also missing a segment, and light blue blood flowed out, utterly devoid of any warmth. Despicable human! The Ice Naga Boss, hair scattered, had a ruthless look in its ruby-like eyes. Gritting its teeth, she picked herself up, tightly gripping her long knife in her remaining three arms. She let out a roar, and brutally lunged at Song Jian. The Ice Naga Bosss Vitality Points had plunged below 30%, its attack speed went up another notch. It was only left with three arms, yet it was evenly- matching Song Jian who had activated his Rapid Sword skill. The state of his Immortal Sword Body dissipated, Song Jian suddenly felt weak, as if a physically strong individual had suddenly fallen ill or injured, struggling to adapt. Bang! The Ice Naga Boss swung her long knife towards Song Jians head. Song Jian deflected it with his hand and instantly felt a massive force conveyed through his sword. He was pushed seven or eight meters back along the ice surface. At that moment, the Ice Naga Boss abruptly threw her head back and shrieked. The piercing sound resonated through the ice cave, causing it to violently shake as if it was going to collapse at any moment. Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Chapter 354: Joining the Army Chapter 354: Chapter 354: Joining the Army Translator: 549690339 | The Ice Naga Boss kept howling, and Song Jian clenched his sword, staring at it with a vigilant face. The cooldown time for the Tai Chi Sword Skill was already up, and if the situation turned unfavorable, Song Jian planned to use the Tai Chi Sword Skill to save himself first. The bosss howling continued for more than half a minute before it finally stopped. At this time, there were crackling sounds coming from the surrounding rock walls, and ice rocks were breaking apart. Semi-transparent figures seemed to be struggling, trying to escape from the ice rocks. In no time, more than a dozen four-armed Nagas made of ice broke free from the ice rocks, leaving behind a series of large holes. Seeing more than a dozen four-armed Nagas surrounding him, the Ice Naga Bosss face revealed a delighted smile: Human, you will definitely die here today! So many people, cant beat me without summoning your minions, huh? Song Jian stepped back, a sneer of disdain appearing at the corner of his mouth. Glancing at his Pet Space, the Black Dragon hatchling was still in its evolution state. It would take more than two hours for the evolution to be completed. Its body had grown much larger, already more massive than a cow. The scales on its body were thicker, and it had sprouted two horns more than a foot long on its head. Although it was still asleep, the heat radiating from its body was becoming increasingly intense. Song Jian closed the Pet Space and directly used the Blood Pool Summoning Skill. He left the blood crows and blood zombies to guard the territory while he summoned thirty blood wolves right now. All thirty blood wolves were as large as small calves. Their fur was as red as blood, and when they shook, they seemed like a ball of flames burning fiercely. By now, the level of the thirty blood wolves had risen to fifteen. Although their strength was still weaker compared to the sixteen elite four-armed Nagas summoned by the Ice Naga Boss, none of the blood wolves showed any signs of fear. They bared their teeth, growling threateningly, and surrounded these four-armed Nagas like a massive net. Lets see who will die here! Song Jian said coldly, rushing towards the Ice Naga Boss with his sword. The blood wolves also attacked at the same time. The thirty blood wolves moved as one, ferociously pouncing on the four-armed Naga, fighting intensely. Song Jian kept swinging his sword, chopping at the Ice Naga Bosss body, and fighting furiously with its three long blades. Blood kept spurting out from him and the Boss, and their vitality points kept decreasing. As soon as the cooldown time for the Sword Shadow Step was over, Song Jian immediately used it, and his speed increased again. He circled around the Boss, constantly attacking from strange angles. Even with three arms, the Ice Naga Boss couldnt help but scream in pain, only managing to defend itself. Just then, a system communication suddenly rang out. Song Jian checked it and found it was from an unfamiliar number. With a frown, he quickly hung up. Since the level honor rankings were released, many players tried to contact Song Jian, who was in the first place. Some asked him for quick upgrade methods, some for equipment and money, some for help leveling up, and others invited him to join their alliances. Is this the eighth or ninth stranger that has contacted me? Why doesnt this communication system have a setting to block calls from strangers? Its so outdated! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, the stranger called him again. Song Jian hung up in a second, but the communication device rang again after a few seconds. Like this, the other party was persistent and kept calling more than a dozen times, and Song Jian finally couldnt help but answer. Who are you? What do you want? Im busy fighting a Boss right now, do you understand? Song Jian growled, trying to suppress his anger. There was silence on the other end of the line, perhaps because the caller didnt expect Song Jian to answer. Sorry, I am Wang Runjie from the Coastal Military Zone. You can call me Councilor Wang! An middle-aged mans voice sounded in Song Jians ear: Weve met before, outside the Frost Cave. Are you currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss? Coastal Military Zone? Song Jian was stunned, and when he heard they met outside the Frost Cave, the figures standing as straight as pines behind the makeshift shelter appeared in his mind. Song Jians tone became much gentler, as he had previously guessed that those players were soldiers. Unexpectedly, they were all warriors from the Coastal Military Zone. Yes, I am currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss, the Ice Naga! Song Jian replied. Can I ask how you got into the Frost Cave? Weve been trying to find a way in for over a week, but we cant seem to enter! Councilor Wangs tone immediately became urgent, and he quickly asked. Song Jian hesitated for a moment before finally saying, Holy Flame Pearl. I accidentally obtained a Holy Flame Pearl, which allowed me to open the dungeons gate. However, the Holy Flame Pearl has disappeared now. It seems that a single Holy Flame Pearl can only open the gate once! The Holy Flame Pearl? I see! Councilor Wang recalled the red pearl Song Jian had in his hand and a look of epiphany spread across his face: What a pity Now that you are ranked first in the entire citys levels, are you interested in joining the military? What I mean is, in the real world, are you interested in enlisting and becoming a member of the Coastal Military Zone? Councilor Wang finally revealed the purpose of his call, still hoping to recruit Song Jian. Enlisting in the real world? Joining the Coastal Military Zone? How is that possible? Song Jian said with a smile. In reality, the Coastal Military Zone was the most unique and smallest of the several major military zones. Every soldier in the zone had the strength of a special forces operative. They usually didnt recruit soldiers from the public and only transferred them from other combat units. Without a certain level of ability, it was impossible to join the Coastal Military Zone, let alone someone like Song Jian, who was a civilian. If you agree, you can immediately become a member of the Coastal Military Zone, and you will even be granted the rank of Captain! Councilor Wang said with a smile. Naturally, such a decision wouldnt be made by Councilor Wang alone. Although it had only been a few days in reality, the Coastal Military Zone had already recognized the terrifying potential of the game. Even if it was just an ordinary person, as long as they didnt die in the game for just a few nights, they would possess strange abilities. Deputy Commander Sun was the best among them. He was originally just an ordinary captain, but after accidentally entering the game, he managed to defeat all ten elite soldiers in the Coastal Military Zone without having to fight back. Recruiting experts from the game into the Coastal Military Zone was being discussed among the higher-ups in the zone. Although no official orders had been issued yet, Councilor Wang felt that there was a great chance that this would become a reality. Consequently, recruiting some of the games top players in advance was only natural for Councilor Wang. Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Wrath of the Fire God Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Wrath of the Fire God Translator: 549690339 The unexpected recruitment by Councilor Wang was quite attractive to Song Jian. Even though he was very strong, he couldnt compare to the national machine unless he was willing to become a fugitive and cut off relations with everyone associated with him. The previous police search and questioning in the neighborhood had sounded an alarm for Song Jian. The emergence of this game had a huge impact on the real world, and the country couldnt just let it be. For players entering the game, the best treatment was probably surveillance and control, simply not being captured and dissected for research was a blessing. If Song Jian could really join the Coastal Military Zone, he would undoubtedly gain an extra layer of protection, at least in the real world, where he wouldnt have to bother with random police questioning. What do I need to do to join the Coastal Military Zone? Song Jian asked. Upon hearing Song Jians question, a smile crept up Councilor Wangs lips as if he had seen a big fish leap into his net. There are no specific policies in place for now, but in principle, we wont make any mandatory requests for players. You can just focus on your development. However, in some areas, we need you to have some inclination toward us, like selling unused equipment and items, which must be given priority to the Coastal Military Zone. Of course, the price will be determined by market value! Furthermore, if the military zone needs your help, you need to voluntarily provide assistance without compromising your development. In return, the military zone will compensate you appropriately! Councilor Wang listed a dozen conditions, causing Song Jian to frown slightly. It felt more like becoming an external member of the Coastal Military Zone, in cooperation with the military area. Of course, these are just temporary measures. The future policies are still being studied. Councilor Wang finally said. I see. Ill consider it, and let you know nar Ive made a decision. Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Councilor Wang was surprised, as he had expected Song Jian to agree directly. He didnt expect him to still be hesitating. Alright, no problem. We welcome your participation at any time. Lets add each other as friends for easier communication in the future! Councilor Wang hurriedly said. No problem! Song Jian quickly added Councilor Wang as a friend. In order to gain access to the communication system and the ability to add friends, one must complete the safe house mission; otherwise, its impossible to directly communicate with other players, let alone add friends. Ending the call, Song Jian pulled out two Vitality Stones from his inventory. The Vitality Stones were very precious, and when placed in the inventory, they could increase the Vitality Points recovery speed by 2%. If used directly, they could serve as a healing potion, instantly restoring 300 Vitality Points. Song Jian had only managed to obtain a few with great difficulty and was reluctant to use them regularly. He wanted to keep them as a trump card for turning things around. However, now that he had lost the powerful Vitality Points recovery speed bonus, if Song Jian didnt use them, he might not have a chance to use them in the future. Using two Vitality Stones at once, Song Jians health soared to over a thousand. At this point, the Ice Rock Naga Bosss Vitality Points had dropped to below 20%. The once charming boss suddenly became frightening. The formerly smooth and white cheeks suddenly became covered with blue veins, and the face caved in. A mouthful of sharp teeth appeared, two tusks protruded from the lips, and the tongue became a long snake-like filament, emitting a hissing sound. Die, human! I will freeze you in this cave! The Ice Rock Naga Boss roared, raising its three arms simultaneously. The entire cave began to shake violently, with icicles falling from the ceiling. A sudden gust of cold wind swept through the cave, and icy tornadoes appeared out of thin air, moving incessantly on the ground. The tornadoes were filled with suction force, causing the opponents, the Blood Wolfs, and the Ice Rock, to be swallowed up. The Blood Wolfs could only hold on for a short while in the tornado before turning into a puddle of pus and blood, returning to the Blood Pool. The Ice Rock Naga Boss, which seemed to be formed from ice, shattered into large chunks of ice, making clattering noises as they collided within the tornado. Boom, boom, boom~ Song Jian continually heard crashing sounds. The icicles falling from the ceiling were like bombs, creating large pits in the ground. Song Jian dodged left and right. The icicles falling from such a height were as powerful as ordinary shells. A casual hit could cause the loss of three or four hundred Vitality Points. Song Jian leaped towards the side ice rocks, successfully avoiding several icy tornadoes, and hid in a big hole in the ice rock. It was the spot where the Ice Rock Naga had broken free earlier. Although the space was not big, it was more than enough for Song Jian to hide. The icicles fell for a whole thirty seconds, and the tornadoes swept across the cave for three full minutes. A five-person team would not have survived the countless tornadoes if they had not found a hiding place. The temperature in the entire cave suddenly dropped by more than ten degrees. The current temperature had reached minus seventy or eighty degrees Celsius. Ordinary players could not survive in such an environment. If a player with no Ice Resistance appeared here, they would be frozen into ice sculptures in no time. Even with Song Jians Ice Resistance, he could not remain unharmed in such an environment. At this point, red -1 symbols appeared above his head. Fortunately, they only appeared once every three to four seconds, giving Song Jian enough time to keep going. A layer of frost over a foot high had condensed on the ground, flowing like mist along the surface. As Song Jian jumped down from the ice rock, he immediately felt an icy chill piercing through his feet, accelerating the loss of his Vitality Points. I cant delay this any longer. I have to finish this quickly! Song Jian thought to himself as he rushed towards the Ice Rock Naga Boss. The Ice Rock Naga Boss had just finished its powerful attack and was in a weakened state. In addition, the frost on the ground was a kind of protection for it. Any living being exposed to such frost would be highly susceptible to being slowed and frozen. In such conditions, however, the Ice Rock Naga Boss could recover quickly. Once its weakened state ended, its Vitality could be restored to 15%. But when it saw Song Jian charging at it without any hindrance, the Ice Rock Naga Boss revealed a surprised expression. How could this be? How could this human have never been slowed or frozen since entering this place? A thought suddenly crossed the Bosss mind: Could it be that this human has been blessed by the Fire God and is now completely immune to freezing damage? Thats impossible. Why would the Fire God bless an ordinary human being? And the Fire God has already fallen, so it s not possible At that moment, Song Jian had already reached the weakened Ice Rock Naga Boss and swung his sword fiercely at its head. Just then, his Ring of the Fire God triggered the Wrath of the Fire God skill. A low roar rang throughout the cave, and a scorching flame accompanied Song Jians sword as it slashed down. Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Chapter 356 Frost Shield Chapter 356: Chapter 356 Frost Shield Translator: 549690339 | Wrath of the Fire God. The Eye of the Fire God, a built-in special effect, had a certain chance of being triggered, causing an additional three hundred points of fire damage to the target. Accompanied by this attack, a look of terror appeared in the eyes of the Frost Naga boss. Its body trembled as it fell into a helpless state, devoid of any power to resist. Boom! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly struck the Frost Naga boss. The weakened boss had blue-black scales that scattered all around. The sword left a foot-long wound on its body. Following this heavy strike, three hundred points of fire damage floated up from the top of the Frost Naga bosss head. 17/o150/o13/oii% The vitality points of the Frost Naga boss kept dropping until it managed to recover from its weakened state. By this time, its vitality points had fallen below 10%. Most importantly, after triggering the Wrath of the Fire God, the Frost Naga bosss resistance became increasingly weak, as if it had been frightened. About ten minutes later, the Frost Naga boss let out a stern cry and collapsed at Song Jians feet. Before it died, a relieved expression appeared in its eyes. In an instant, Song Jians level increased by one, reaching 18 at 8%. The substantial experience gain surprised Song Jian. Shortly after, with a plop sound, a large batch of Frost Crystals and a pile of equipment items fell from the Frost Naga boss. Thats some great luck. Just two more points on my luck stat and so many items drop. If I wait for the Abyss Curse to disappear and my luck stat returns to 5, wont even more equipment drop? Song Jian looked at the items glittering in various colors scattered on the ground, a delighted expression on his face. In the game, if you want to acquire precious equipment, you must kill bosses. Also, your own luck stat cant be too low. The players luck stat and will attribute are both hidden attributes that usually dont display, but if you have equipment that increases luck, theyll have a noticeable impact on the amount and quality of loot when killing monsters. Increasingly more players are starting to pay attention to the luck attribute. However, at this stage in the game, there are almost no equipment pieces that increase luck. For dungeons, the first time you clear them the drop rate is much higher. Subsequent times, the drop rate drops significantly. This is why Deputy Commander Sun spent over a week to enter the dungeon after discovering it. This is absurd. The Frost Crystals dropped by one boss are almost equivalent to all the ones I collected previously. After organizing the dropped items, Song Jian was stunned. The Frost Naga boss dropped items that were both plentiful and of extremely high quality. While clearing out the smaller creatures in the dungeon, he had only gathered a little over sixty Frost Crystals. But the Frost Naga boss had dropped over seventy Frost Crystals. It was almost too good to believe. Besides the Frost Crystals, the most valuable items were equipment and recipe blueprints. In front of Song Jian was a pair of light blue elegant boots. They appeared as though they were composed of blue scales. There were three Frost Crystals embedded in them, emitting a faint glow, making the boots beautiful beyond belief. There even appeared to be a chilly mist lingering around the boots. Frost Boots: Leather armor, Gold quality. Equipment level: 17, Defense: +45, Resistance: +20, Strength: +3, Agility: +5, Constitution: +5, Movement Speed: +10, Ice Resistance: +15. Comes with the skill C Frost Sprint, enhancing movement speed by 100% for 10 seconds. Cooldown time: 120 seconds. Upon activation of this skill, a Path of Frost 1 meter wide is created. Any target moving on it will have their movement speed reduced by 30%. Gold quality equipment! Ive got a piece of gold quality equipment! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he swiftly put on the boots. True to their gold quality, the defense and resistance provided by these boots were almost equivalent to half of Song Jians total defense and resistance. In other words, these boots were worth about half of Song Jians total defensive equipment. Moreover, the attribute points increased by these boots alone were thirteen, greatly enhancing Song Jians strength. The boots accompanying skill was also extremely useful, whether it was for chasing down or fleeing from enemies. The Path of Frost, besides being extremely flashy, also hindered enemies pursuit, making these boots top-notch Golden Boots. Even if someone was willing to offer thirty thousand Doomsday Coins for these boots, Song Jian would not part with them. The Fish Scale Boots were naturally retired and put into his inventory. Although the blue equipment had mediocre defense, it could still be invaluable under certain circumstances. Song Jian couldnt bear to sell it just yet. In addition to the Gold Quality boots, the Boss also dropped its shield, a Level- 15 Silver Quality item with excellent attributes. Frost Shield. Shield. Silver Quality level 15. Requirement: Strength 15. Defense: +35, Block Rate: +40%, Defensive Level: +2, Strength: +2, Agility: +3, Vitality Points: +200. Passive Skill: Chilling Touch. Theres a chance when receiving damage to reduce the attackers movement and attack speed by 20% and 30% respectively. The effect lasts for 5 seconds. Even though it maintained only a Silver Quality, the defensive rating and the unique passive skill of the shield made it as good as common Gold Quality shields. Apart from these two premium pieces of equipment, the boss also dropped five to six Blue Quality and seven to eight Green Quality Level-15 items. Half of them were Mage class equipment, two were healing class equipment, one was a two-handed long axe, and two were long knives. The Level-15 equipment is high-end at the current stage of the game, and the first tier of players are around this level. All this gear should sell at a good price. Besides the equipment, the Frost Naga Boss unsurprisingly dropped a recipe blueprint for alchemy potions, a Lesser Ice Resistance Potion. Consuming this potion grants 10 Ice Resistance for an hour. The potion could be used up to three times, meaning that each player could get thirty points of Ice Resistance, enough to venture into this part of the dungeon. As for whether they could withstand the bosss ultimate move, that would depend on whether they managed to find and hide in the cave formed by the surrounding ice rocks. To successfully raid the Frost Cave, besides the Holy Flame Pearl, teams would have to buy the Ice Resistance Potion. It was conceivable that selling Ice Resistance Potions alone would net Song Jian a large sum of Doomsday Coins. Without a second thought, Song Jian learned the formula. The main ingredient in the Ice Resistance Potion was Frost Crystals, which Song Jian had in abundance, so he had no worries about making the potion. After killing the boss, a light blue teleportation portal appeared in the middle of the frosty field. Song Jian smiled faintly, stepped into the gate, and his figure disappeared into the dungeon. Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Chapter 357: We Meet Again Chapter 357: Chapter 357: We Meet Again Translator: 549690339 | Once Song Jian returned to the Safe House, he immediately opened the Alchemy Workbench and began to make the low-level Ice Resistance Potions. Due to the workbenchs effect bonus, each Ice Resistance Potions effect was significantly increased, with the minimum increase being two points of Ice Resistance, and some even reaching a five-point increase. It took more than three full hours to use up all the Frost Crystal Cores, and placed before Song Jian were more than a hundred bottles of potions shimmering with a pale blue light. Having made so many potions, Song Jians Alchemy skill directly increased to level three, with his success rate jumping to 15%. Paired with the effects of the Alchemy Workbench, Song Jian rarely encountered any failures in his potion-making now. With the low-level Ice Resistance Potions completed, Song Jian prepared to batch them out to the auction house, when, at that moment, his steward George suddenly walked in and said, Master, we can start the territory expansion campaign now. A ten-meter territory is very cramped, making it impossible to construct many buildings! I can expand my territory again? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, a smile beginning to form C he knew that the opportunity to expand territory was only available once a month, so he needed to make good use of it. The larger the territory, the more NPCs would be attracted. For now, Song Jian only had a ten-meter territory, attracting just some ordinary construction workers and helpers, with no Followers worth recruiting. Once he expanded his territory to a certain extent, however, he might be able to find talents such as Dr. Ebsiting willing to follow him. Begin! Launch the territory expansion campaign! Opening the territory interface, Song Jian started the campaign directly. Quickly, a grand horn resounded in the sky above Song Jians territory, and a red light emanated from his Manor Castle, gradually spreading outward. All the NPCs touched by the red light became excited and agitated. Even Alex opened his eyes, waving his branches and roaring angrily. He wished he could leave the Spirit Field and go straight to the front lines of expansion. Watching the red light slowly expanding outward, Song Jian asked, George, how much will our territory increase this time? My Lord, our territory can expand an additional fifty meters outward this time! George replied respectfully. Fifty meters? Song Jian was surprised, having originally expected only another ten meters. He did not expect that the second expansion would already increase several times. Yes, my lord. If this expansion is successful, our territory will reach 300 meters during our next expansion! George continued. After estimating the pace of expansion, Song Jian realized that it wouldnt take long for his territory to cover the entire Camel Square and the beginner areas. By that time, he would likely begin to encroach on other players Safe Houses, leading to inevitable conflicts between players. I must strengthen my power quickly! Song Jian thought to himself. Opening the Safe Houses attribute interface, Song Jian looked at the properties of the Blood Pool. The power of his level 3 Blood Pool has become pronounced, and the level 15 Blood Wolves were powerful enough to fight on par with Elite level monsters. He was eager to see what kind of Blood Slaves the pool could produce once it reached level 4. Soon, the red light circle started to expand outward from Song Jians territory. Wherever it went, it seemed like a huge hand erasing all buildings on the ground, leaving behind only a stretch of lush green grass. A few residential buildings suddenly disappeared, and new players who were searching within appeared on the grass with a confused expression. Some even held food and drinks they had just found. When the red light circle had expanded to cover fifty meters, it disappeared entirely, and a resonant trumpet call echoed throughout the city. This is a glorious victory! An excited and emotional voice echoed over Song Jians territory, low and majestic, seemingly belonging to a middle-aged man. Praise the God of War! Steward George respectfully gestured a symbol on his chest and whispered. Song Jian smiled faintly. In the game, everything related to war was governed by the God of War. Opening the territory interface, Song Jian noticed several players Safe Houses less than ten meters away from the edge of his territory. It seemed the next expansion campaign would bring him into conflict with other players. However, those Safe Houses were all level 2 and posed no real threat. If they yielded willingly at that time, there would be no problem. But if they refused, Song Jian would not show mercy either and would completely destroy their Safe Houses. Just then, a dragons roar suddenly resounded in Song Jians ears. Having opened his pet space, he found that the Black Dragon had indeed awakened, and its level had been raised to 15. Immediately, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon. Now over three meters long and more than 1.7 meters high, it held its head high enough to lick Song Jians cheek if it wanted to. Heavier scales now covered the Black Dragon, and a bone spur similar to a mace coalesced at the end of its long tail. As it swung gently, sharp bursts of air followed, emitting a sense of oppressive power. Not bad, not bad. In a short time, I might be able to ride it in flight. Song Jian chuckled. At that moment, he remembered he had one Pet equipment left in his inventory that required a level-15 pet to ride. Now that the Black Dragon was level 15, it could naturally wear the equipment. Putting the Spider Spear Armor on the Black Dragon cub, it was immediately enveloped in silver light-emitting armor. White patterns on the armors surface appeared, looking like the gathered legs of eight spiders. The awakening of the Black Dragon further boosted Song Jians strength. Now, even against a level 20 elite boss, he had the confidence to slay it. Just then, an NPC guard walked in, saluted Song Jian, and said, Great Lord, a lady wishes to see you. She says she comes concerning the Demon of the Abyss. The Demon of the Abyss? Song Jian was taken aback. The Demon of the Abyss had supposedly been sealed away. There was still more than a month left before it was unsealed. Could it be that something had gone wrong? Please let the lady in, Song Jian nodded. Shortly after, a female Priest holding a golden Codex in her left hand and a Magic Staff in her right walked in, giving Song Jian a slight smile. Gods favored, we meet again. Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Chapter 358: Light Strike Chapter 358: Chapter 358: Light Strike Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian glanced at the Priestess, saying with a hint of helplessness, It is indeed you. Didnt you seal the Abyssal Demon? Could it be that the seal was broken? The priestess shook her head slightly, The seal hasnt been broken, but I feel a mysterious power that seems to want to break the Demons seal. If they succeed, it will definitely cause a huge disaster! How does this concern me? Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, petting the Black Dragon cubs head as he spoke. The Abyssal Demon was only a fifteenth-level elite boss. Forget that Song Jian was already at the eighteenth level, even his pet, the Black Dragon cub, wouldnt necessarily view a fifteenth-level elite boss highly. If the Abyssal Demon really dared to appear in front of him, Song Jian would undoubtedly make it wish for death. After all, he was still suffering from the Abyss Curse, which reduced his luck by three points. The Abyssal Demon is currently extremely weak, and therefore its capabilities have dropped dramatically. Once it breaks free from the seals restraint, it will quickly recover its strength. Even if it only regains a little bit of its power, reaching the first order of Demon Lord, it will definitely seek revenge. The priestess said with a smile. First Order Demon Lord? Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart upon hearing the term. It didnt sound like a good sign. Yes, typically at the thirtieth level, one can challenge those with the first order strength, and once successful, they undergo a substantial change in power, the priestess explained. Just like you? You now also possess first order strength, right? Song Jian suddenly asked. When the priestess made her debut, she was able to eliminate hundreds of monsters that possessed the bloodline of the demon with a single blow. Such fearsome power left a deep impression on Song Jian. Yes, I already possess first order strength! said the priestess candidly. Well then, what do you need me to do this time? Song Jian sounded a little helpless. Even if he had an additional months time, he wouldnt be able to level up to the thirtieth level. His only hope now was the priestess standing in front of him. Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Cecilia Roland. Im a first order Dawn Priestess. You can refer to me as Priest Roland, or simply as Cecil. The priestess smiled, curtseying to Song Jian as she said this. Nice to meet you, Im Song Jian. He nodded slightly in return. Alright then, lets get down to business. Priestess Cecilia smiled and said, To break the seal of the Abyssal Demon, the Book of the Abyss must be used. The minions of the Abyssal Demon will surely do everything in their power to acquire the Book of the Abyss. You must stop them! The Book of the Abyss? What is that? Where can I find it? Song Jian frowned and asked. The Book of the Abyss is hidden within the Blood Demon Cave. You must get there first and secure the Book of the Abyss. As long as you can bring the Book of the Abyss to me, I will be able to use it to completely kill the Abyssal Demon, preventing it from ever regenerating! Priestess Cecilia said softly. But I dont even know where the Blood Demon Cave is! Song Jian was a bit frustrated. He was certain that there was no such place as the Blood Demon Cave within Doomsday City. As expected, Priestess Cecilia said, The Blood Demon Cave isnt in this abandoned city. To get there, you must first go to the Silver Moon Commerce. Find someone who manages the place and they will arrange for you to enter the Blood Demon Cave. Silver Moon Commerce, manager? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, muttering to himself, This sounds strangely familiar, it cant be Annie, can it? I wish I could help you, but as you know, with my current ability, I cannot leave this city. Song Jian shrugged and stated. Outside Doomsday City, layers of thick black fog prevent those within from leaving. As soon as Song Jian gets close to the black fog on the outskirts of the city, he feels a shudder through his body, indicating there must be something threatening his life within the fog. According to the NPC, there were indeed monsters hidden within the black fog outside Doomsday City, blocking anyone who wanted to leave. To leave the city, a Transmission Array is required. However, even in other cities, the construction of the Transmission Array would be a strategic project, and the materials needed for its construction were singulated items that couldnt be purchased even if one wanted to. Therefore, Song Jian currently doesnt have the ability to leave this city. I can help to open a teleportation gate for you to leave here. After youve completed the task, you will naturally be able to return here easily. Priestess Cecilia said with a smile. Lastly, one last question. Song Jian raised a finger and asked, Whatre the benefits for me if I accomplish this task? Isnt keeping your life the biggest benefit? Priestess Cecilias expression darkened a little and she answered in displeasure. Well, in reality, I dont have a pressing need to kill the Abyssal Demon. As you know, our divine followers can rapidly improve our strength. Maybe by the time the Abyssal Demon finds me, I will already have the power to protect myself. said Song Jian with a relaxed expression. Indeed, greed is mankinds greatest sin! Cecilia looked at Song Jian with a serious face and said, You divine followers will surely be destroyed by your own greed! Song Jian shrugged and stayed silent, just looking at the priestess. Finally, the priestess opened her mouth and said, Alright, if you can complete this task, then I will teach you a skill of the Dawn Knights. A skill of the Dawn Knights? A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face. Sacred Parry is a skill of the Dawn Knights, which is Song Jians lifesaver. It can even resist and counter a bosses special move. Gaining another skill of the Dawn Knights would definitely elevate Song Jians power significantly. Great, just ensure that I can use the skill you are teaching! Song Jian suddenly spoke, a light bulb going off in his head. After all, knights abilities could not necessarily be used by Sword Controllers. For example, skills involving a shields use, given to Song Jian, he will not be able to use them. Of course, its one you will be able to use. Its a sword technique. You could take an early look. Priestess Cecilia generously showed the technique to Song Jian. Now that shed made her decision, Cecilia was not going to be stingy. She told Song Jian, If you agree, I can give you the technique in advance. Light Strike? The power of this technique is amazing! Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. He nodded his head repeatedly, I accept the task. Ill handle it and ensure it will be completed successfully. System: Player accepts the first part of the Serial Quest, Delivering a Letter; Quest content: On behalf of priestess Cecilia, deliver the letter to Annie, the Manager of Silver Moon Commerce; Quest Reward: too points increase in intimacy with Priestess Cecilia; System: Priestess Cecilia has taught you the sword technique Light Strike., you have fully mastered the technique, and the current level of the technique is one. Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Chapter 359: City of Hymns Chapter 359: Chapter 359: City of Hymns Translator: 549690339 Light Strike, Level 1, Skill Effect: Performs a Holy attribute attack on targets within to meters range, dealing (500 + 150% * self damage) Holy damage and an additional 200% damage to Shadow attribute creatures. The skill is instant and has a cooldown of 5 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points, equipment requirement: Sword-type weapon. Light Strike is a simple and powerful skill that deals high damage within a 10-meter range, which is already considered a semi-long-range attack. With Song Jians current damage, a single attack can deal more than 650 points of damage an amount that none of his other skills, even if all his Sword Silk attacks were concentrated on a single target, could reach. Furthermore, if the target is a creature with the Shadow attribute, such as the Abyssal Demons encountered before, then the damage dealt would exceed 1,200 points. Even ordinary Shadow attribute creatures could be killed in one hit, making Light Strike a very straightforward skill. The only drawback is its 5-minute cooldown time, making it slow to increase proficiency. However, Song Jian wouldnt consider these drawbacks right now, as he hasnt truly obtained the skill. He must complete the mission before he can officially acquire Light Strike. After receiving the Light Strike skill, Song Jian became enthusiastic about the task. The priest, Cecilia, didnt find this weird, as in her impression, the Gods chosen ones were always chasing benefits. Take this letter and find Annie from Silver Moon Commerce. She has a way to get you into the Blood Demon Cave. Once youre there, you must be careful If you die inside the cave, your body will be parasitized by the demonic creatures inside, and your soul will be trapped there forever! Cecilia Priest handed Song Jian a letter with a serious expression. Song Jian nodded, sensing that the mission might not be as easy as he thought. After taking the letter, he placed it into his inventory. Cecilia Priest began chanting spells as her golden Codex flipped through its pages without wind. Once it stopped, a golden glowing Teleportation Gate appeared in front of Song Jian. You only have thirty seconds to enter the Teleportation Gate. Hurry up; this type of Space-Breaking Array consumes a lot of my energy! Cecilia Priests face showed a hint of exhaustion. Song Jian didnt hesitate and stepped into the Teleportation Gate, disappearing from sight. After Song Jian vanished, the Teleportation Gate disintegrated. Cecilia Priest looked at the traces of the Gate left on the floor and sighed deeply. A severe dizziness forced Song Jian to close his eyes, feeling as if he were falling into a bottomless abyss. Even the furious roars and howls of monsters reached his ears, making him tremble with fear unsure whether it was an illusion or reality. Soon, Song Jian felt solid ground under his feet. As he stumbled forward and opened his eyes, he found himself already in a new city, standing right in front of the citys central Transmission Array. A short Goblin waved its arms and shouted at Song Jian, Dont stand in front of the Transmission Array! Hurry up and leave the area marked by the yellow line! Song Jian looked down and saw an obvious yellow circle with a diameter of about three meters surrounding the Transmission Array. With a faint smile, Song Jian stepped away from the Transmission Array. The Goblin guarding the Array muttered under his breath, Country bumpkin! as it shifted its attention elsewhere. System: You have discovered a new city, City of Hymns (Level 4), and gained 3000 experience points. City of Hymns? Sounds similar to the City of Holy Light! thought Song Jian. The architecture of the city resembled medieval European style, and so did the peoples clothing. He occasionally saw mercenaries clad in armor and wielding weapons passing by him. There are players here too? Song Jian, in disbelief, saw three players with obvious foreign features coming out of a tavern, loudly discussing a concert by a celebrity from the real world. The surrounding people seemed indifferent to their loud chatter, quickly avoiding them. It seems there are more players in this game than I thought, Song Jian felt a heavy weight on his chest. Such a large number of people entering the game and gaining extraordinary powers would definitely impact the real world. Song Jian initially thought this impact would be limited to Coastal City, but it turned out that it encompassed the entire world. The entire world is beginning to change, Song Jian whispered to himself. Just then, a carriage stopped in front of Song Jian. A man in his fifties or sixties sat in the drivers seat, sat up straight, and politely asked Song Jian, Sir, do you need carriage service? I can take you anywhere in the City of Hymns! Do you know how to get to Silver Moon Commerce? Song Jian asked with a smile. Of course! Silver Moon Commerce is the largest commerce company in the City of Hymns! Their residence is in District C, about five kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes by carriage. The old man said proudly, I grew up in the City of Hymns, and I know every road here like the back of my hand. I will get you to your destination as quickly as possible. Alright, take me to Silver Moon Commerce. How much does it cost? Song Jian climbed into the carriage. Just three Doomsday Coins, distinguished sir! The old man seemed pleased to have gained a customer, smiling brightly. Let s go, Song Jian nodded and closed the carriage door. The carriage sped along the wide streets. Looking out of the window, Song Jian saw many players rushing through the city. Most were between levels 10 and 15, similar to those in Doomsday City. However, players who entered this city were obviously luckier than those who entered Doomsday City. Here, there were no monsters, and they didnt have to experience the dreadful phase of having their lives on the line when they first entered the game. Twenty minutes later, the carriage stopped in front of a shop C the quarters of Silver Moon Commerce. Silver Moon Commerces shop was very luxurious, occupying the best location on the entire street. It had five floors and was one of the tallest buildings in the city. Standing at the entrance of the shop, Song Jian saw many players coming in and out, purchasing large quantities of items. Several attendants stood at the door, welcoming every visitor warmly. As Song Jian walked towards the shop, he unexpectedly received a joyous system notification; System: Congratulations to the Hammer of Thor Alliance for being the first team to clear the hard mode of the Bloody Sewers dungeon. All players in the team receive 10,000 experience points and 500 Doomsday Coins. A hard mode dungeon? Song Jian was shocked, not expecting that the strength of players in this city was still underestimated. They could even clear hard mode dungeons while, in Doomsday City, none of the teams could even clear the normal mode dungeons most accomplished only the easy mode dungeons. 1 have to speed up my progress, Song Jian thought. Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Chapter 360: Why Didnt You Say So Earlier Chapter 360: Chapter 360: Why Didnt You Say So Earlier Translator: 549690339 | Instances inside the game are divided into four levels of difficulty: simple, ordinary, difficult, and real; And there are level restrictions for entering the instances. If you surpass a certain level, you cannot enter that specific instance. For example, if a player surpasses level 18, they can no longer enter Frost Cave Secret Realm. And when one first starts to conquer an instance, they have to start from the simple difficulty level. Only after successfully clearing it, they can choose the ordinary difficulty level, followed by the difficult one. After conquering the difficult level of the instance, one can enter the real difficulty level. It is said that once you successfully clear the instance at real difficulty level, the instance will no longer reappear. However, Song Jian has not heard of any instance at the real difficulty level being successfully cleared; In Doomsday City, not even a single player has cleared an instance at the difficult level. But as soon as he entered the City of Hymns, Song Jian learned that a player here, who was surprisingly from the Hammer of Thor Alliance, had successfully cleared an instance at the difficult level. Regardless of what level the instance was, being able to successfully clear one at the difficult level speaks volumes about the players strength. This system announcement made the players on the street suddenly excited, with many players even cheering aloud, reveling in the shared glory. This is a good way to enhance the reputation of an alliance! Song Jian thought to himself as he observed the players on the street. Only clearing an instance at the difficult level will give you this kind of system announcement, which is similar to appearing on TV. Simple and ordinary difficulty levels cannot receive this kind of opportunity. All players are unwilling to join a small guild, they all want to join a top-tier large guild. And one of the most important indicators of a guilds strength is the number of instances the guild has cleared. A guild that appears in such a system announcement will undoubtedly leave a deep impression on the players. Hammer of Thor, Ill remember the name of this alliance! Song Jian silently muttered to himself as he headed toward Silver Moon Commerce; He also had plans to create an alliance, but with his current strength, he could only establish a third-tier small alliance at the most. Even though being the first on the level glory list could attract many players to join, true experts dont place much importance on the level glory list. If he wishes to establish a first-rate guild, Song Jian currently doesnt have the wherewithal to accomplish this. There will be such a day! Song Jian glanced at the system announcement and continued his way to Silver Moon Commerce, in the first floor reception hall of Silver Moon Commerce, it was densely packed with people. It was like a mini-market, and all the transactions here targeted professionals. Equipment, weapons, potions, engineering items, magic scrolls and so forth, everything was available here. More than a dozen service personnel were constantly weaving their way through the crowd, guiding customers to the products they required; Shops and auction houses have differences. Auction houses require paying an expensive fee, therefore only scarce or high-value items can appear in the auction house. Shops are much simpler. Loads of players would rather spend a lot of time selecting items in shops than become a big spender in an auction house; -Respected god-chosen one, is there anything you need assistance with? Caisy would be happy to assist you! A decent and beautiful young girl walked up beside Song Jian, gave a slight bow and asked. Im here to see Annie. 1 wonder if shes in the shop? Song Jian asked. The Silver Moon Commerce couldnt possibly have only one manager, so he wasnt sure if Annie would be in this particular shop. However, since the Priest sent him to this city, the odds of Annie being at this shop were high; -May I ask what the reason of your visit to Annie might be? The young girl hesitated and asked in a soft voice. Cecilia Priest sent me, I have a letter to personally deliver to her! Song Jian said. Please wait a moment, I will notify Annie immediately! Caisy walked to a counter and murmured a few words. Very soon, the staff at the counter reported the situation to Annie via a communication crystal. After waiting for a few minutes, Caisy hurried back to Song Jian. I apologize for keeping you waiting. Annie is awaiting you in the conference room on the third floor, you can go right in. Caisy, pointing towards a nearby spiral staircase, said. Thank you very much. Song Jian nodded and headed towards the staircase; On reaching the third floor, Song Jian saw two level 6o warriors, dressed in plate armor, holding big swords, standing still at the stairwell. They looked like two statues, motionless. But Song Jian could feel a heavy oppressive vibe from them. Second-tier warriors! Song Jian looked at the heads of the two warriors and was taken aback; At level 30, after passing the assessment, one can reach the first-tier level. At level 6o, after passing the assessment, one is second-tier? Song Jian thought to himself. Seeing Song Jian ascend the stairs, the two warriors gave him a knightly salute, then led him to a room, opened the heavy wooden door, and gestured for him to enter; In the luxurious, spacious conference room, a woman who looked to be in her thirties, sat at a desk, her gaze piercing as she looked at Song Jian. -Youre the messenger from Cecilia Priest? Annie, with her low pitched voice, seemed a bit stern, completely different from their previous conversation. Yes, this is the letter from Cecilia Priest meant for you. Song Jian pulled out the letter from his package and handed it to Annie. Sit. Annie casually motioned towards a nearby chair, took the letter, and began reading it immediately, paying no mind to Song Jian; System: You have completed the first part of the chain task, intimacy with Cecilia Priest increases by too points; Song Jian didnt pay much attention to the system prompt. Instead, he sat on the chair opposite to Annie and stared at her. He couldnt connect the flirtatious, even seductive, voice he previously heard over the phone with the woman in front of him. It seems women do indeed have multiple faces. Song Jian thought to himself. -Blood Demon Cave? Not just any tom, dick, or harry can enter that place. Has Cecilia lost her mind, letting an 18-level god-chosen one go in there? Annie furrowed her brows, looked up at Song Jian as if she didnt believe him, and muttered to herself. Whats your name? Annie asked sternly, giving Song Jian the impression of an interviewer conducting an examination, sizing him up and down, studying him. My name is Song Jian. 1 think weve spoken over the phone before, and even conducted a transaction, Tai Chi Sword Skill, do you remember it? Song Jian calmly answered, an affable smile on his face. You, you are Annie immediately stood up, her face full of disbelief, This, this Why didnt you say so sooner? Annies voice softened, a wistful expression on her face as she looked at Song Jian, you made my emotions all over the place Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Chapter 361: The Task Worth One Million Doomsday Coins Chapter 361: Chapter 361: The Task Worth One Million Doomsday Coins Translator: 549690339 | Just moments earlier she had an air of a powerful woman, yet now she had turned into a gently sensitive woman overnight, this allowed Song Jian to gain a deeper understanding of Annies capabilities in managing her responsibilities; How could you accept such a challenging task! Annie furrowed her brows, speaking in a low voice, The Blood Demon Cave is not easily accessible, theres a myriad of creatures inside, utterly dangerous. They are all at a minimum level of 20, elite level of monsters, and it is rumored that there are even stronger Elite Level bosses, even possibly a leader-level Boss. Over a dozen other teams have ventured to conquer it, but none have returned. And the adventurers that have died withincould be well over hundreds already Level 20? It seems like this is a Fourth-Level Secret Realm. Song Jian slightly tilted his brows, shrugged a little and said, Theres not much I could do, do you remember the Heart of the Demon you asked for last time? In order to obtain it, I clashed with a demon from the Abyss. Without the Book of the Abyss, I wouldnt be able to completely kill the demon, and the Book of the Abyss is within the Blood Demon Cave Song Jian said, shrugging lightly. Annie was at a loss of words, evidently, the problem traced back to her initially. After a while, Annie nodded her head and spoke: Alright, if you are determined to enter the Blood Demon Cave, I will do my best to help you. This is a map of City of Hymns and its surrounding areas; consider it a welcome gift. Annie handed over a parchment to Song Jian, after he opened it, he saw that it closely resembled the map of Doomsday City. It marked uncannily all the sites within the City of Hymns, even the secret entrances to some hidden places within the city; However, the scope of this map was much larger than that of Doomsday City, the surrounding locations for hunts, mountains, lakes, even the places where wild Bosses appear, were very clearly marked; This was the most detailed version of City of Hymns map. Most players had a simplified version. To get a map like this one, it would cost at least five thousand Doomsday Coins. Thank you for your help, Ill be taking off now and will try to finish this task as quickly as possible. Song Jian identified the location of the Blood Demon Cave, nodded his head, stored the map in his inventory, and got ready to leave. Ahem, in fact, the reason why Cecilia Priest directed you to me first was not to simply guide you to the location of the Blood Demon Cave, but mostly to amplify your power! Annie immediately stopped Song Jian from leaving and explained. Amplify my power? How would I do that? Song Jian asked curiously. The Silver Moon Commerce has its own armed forces, and amongst them, the finest force is a defense power named Dawns Song. You can employ the warriors of Dawns Song based on your level of intimacy with Silver Moon Commerce. Only with their assistance, you alone could possibly complete this task! Annie spoke softly: The existence of Dawns Song is itself a secret within the Silver Moon Commerce, with only a few managers aware of it. Fortunately, I happen to be one of them. Dawns Song? Does it have anything to do with Cecilia, the Dawn Officer? Song Jian wondered internally, but these didnt concern him whatsoever. How can I hire warriors from Dawns Song? You have three days to increase your intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce. If you reach Friendly, you can employ a level 15 elite from Dawns Song. Should you reach Respected, you can employ a level 20 elite. If you reach Revered, you can employ two level 25 elites. If you reach Exalted, you can hire three level 25 elites! So my current relationship with Silver Moon Commerce is Song Jian checked his system profile and noticed that even though he was a VIP member of Silver Moon Commerce, his relationship with them was at Neutral, however it was near to Friendly. Now, I cant even hire a level 15 elite warrior. Song Jian said with a slight frown. If there is an option to hire warriors from Dawns Song within the mission, then it would definitely help with the mission. Song Jian must try his best to gain the aid of Silver Moon Commerce. Otherwise, he would be risking his life by entering the Fourth-level Secret Realm all alone. So what am I supposed to do now? Is there any way to quickly increase my intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce? Song Jian asked. You have three days. There are many ways to increase your intimacy level, such as trading with Silver Moon Commerce, completing the tasks theyve given, manufacturing goods to sell at Silver Moon Commerce, and so on! Annie squinted, with a huge smile on her face: However, these generic methods only improve intimacy little by little. In three days, you may reach Respected at most. Its almost impossible to get Revered or Exalted! If its just Respected, I could only hire a level 20 elite from Dawns Song. Within a territory where the lowest monster level is 20, the help you could provide is quite limited. Is that so Song Jian furrowed his brows, contemplating in his mind whether he could clear the Blood Demon Cave instance with a level 15 Black Dragon Hatchling and a level 20 Elite Level Mercenary by his side. Of course, you can also hire professionals to safeguard you into the Blood Demon Cave, but Im sure youre aware, the Blood Demon Cave is considered forbidden territory within the City of Hymns. For now, Im afraid no team would be willing to accept your hiring mission. Annie glanced at Song Jian, sporting a cheerful look on her face. Do you have a way to quickly increase my intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce? All of a sudden, Song Jian asked Annie look. Keke, I knew you couldnt truck me! Annie giggled, giving Song Jian a flirtatious glance Considering our relationship, I naturally want to help you to the best of my ability. I do happen to have a task that can quickly increase your intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce in a short period of time. Are you interested? What task? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, asking curiously. I have in my hands a first level business, but its on the verge of bankruptcy because of mismanagement. If you manage to resurrect this business within three days and achieve a turnover of one million Doomsday Coins, your affinity level with Silver Moon Commerce would definitely reach Exalted level! Annie stared at Song Jian, a strange sparkle in her eyes, with a look full of expectations on her face. Three days, one million? Song Jian stupefied, said, How is that possible? Are you kidding me? This is the only way you can quickly improve your intimacy level. If you refuse, then it would mean you only rely on accomplishing tasks given by Silver Moon Commerce! Annie pouted, with a look of helplessness on her face. Where does the goods for sale in the shop come from? Song Jian hesitated for a long time before abruptly asking. Regular items will be supplied by Central Goods Supply, youll only get commission. Although, since its part of the task, your commission will be converted into intimacy points. If they are your handcrafted items, well provide you with unlimited raw materials, but the price needs to be split 80/20, we get 80, you get 20. Of course, a generous amount of intimacy points will be presented to you as compensation. We can provide as many non-regulated materials as per your needs. What do you say? Annie laid out all the terms in one breath, smiling softly as she looked at Song Jian. I see, I need to consider it. Song Jian lowered his head, silently made some calculations in his mind and very swiftly arrived at a decision: If I get to have the final say on the shops operation, Ill accept this task. Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Starfire Shop Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Starfire Shop Translator: 549690339 | Since Im delegating this shop to you, you are now the person in charge. Moreover, if its a success, this shop can even be sold to you at a low price! said Annie, laughing; What! How could that be? Song Jian was surprised. Shops in the game werent easy to acquire at all. Song Jian might have seized a dwarf lords blacksmiths shop in Doomsday City but comparing Doomsday City to the City of Hymns was like apples to oranges. If were talking about value, the most remote property in the City of Hymns is worth at least one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. As for the area where Silver Moon Commerce is located, without millions, or even tens of millions of Doomsday Coins, it cant be purchased. As for Doomsday City, as long as you have the ability, you can claim as much land as you want, and no one cares as long as you can hold it. Moreover, no one would ever want to spend even a single Doomsday Coin to invest in property there because it theres no investment value; Annie presented the location of the shop to Song Jian; even though it was quite a distance from Silver Moon Commerce in area C, it could still be considered a bustling area, worth at least three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. Even if nothing was done in such a shop and it was just leased out, it could still generate a monthly income of at least twenty thousand. If Song Jian owned this property, he would never sell it under any circumstances. As long as you complete the task and cultivate a worship-level intimacy with Silver Moon Commerce, you can transfer this shop to your name for just one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, said Annie with a smile on her face. Song Jian was silent for a moment. Suddenly, a grin appeared on his face, and he said, It seems that the difficulty of this task should be harder than I expected. The task of achieving one million sales volume isnt just due to the products, right? Annie, can you be more specific about whats inside this task? The tasks within the game always follow one principle: the greater the difficulty, the more significant the reward. A sales volume of one million is quite difficult. If the task reward was just reaching a worship-level with Silver Moon Commerce and employing three level twenty elite Dawn Warriors, the task difficulty and the rewards would just about match. But if the reward also added the transfer of a shop at a low price, its clear that the task reward far exceeds the task difficulty. In the City of Hymns, there isnt just one commerce guild. There are more than a dozen large and small, but those who can compete with our Silver Moon Commerce are only the SunFire Commerce from area B. That shop was our attempt to penetrate area B but has been severely suppressed by them! After hesitating for a moment, Annie said, In the past week, the turnover of this shop is Annie looked at Song Jian and showed a helpless expression as she said Zero! What, zero turnover in a week? Not a single item sold? Song Jian was a bit incredulous. What do you think? The power of Sunfire Commerce isnt much less than Silver Moon Commerce. What we have, they also have. They are currently using their resources to suppress us. Even if they have to sell at a loss, selling all the items we have at 10% less than our price, they dont hesitate, and this week alone, they have lost at least fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, Annie said with a helpless look in her eyes. I advocated for this attempt, and if it fails, I will definitely be the scapegoat and might be kicked out of the commerce guilds management team. For now, I can only pin my hopes on you, Annie said, looking at Song Jian with a hopeful expression. You have more confidence in me than I do in myself! Song Jian said somewhat helplessly. I am just one person, but you mentioned Sunfire Commerce. They are a huge power. How can I possibly compete with them? Because you can bring out so many Level 15 silver top-tier equipment! Annie spoke loudly. Even the Sunfire Commerce cant bring out equipment like that to sell. Top-tier equipment is too rare, and the good ones are kept for personal use first. The ones for sale are of lesser quality and attributes. If you can bring out a few more items like that, then a comeback isnt unimaginable So youre after the items in my pocket Song Jian was left speechless. Top-tier equipment has to be dropped by a boss; Song Jian couldn t possibly hunt bosses all day long. Besides, this method is like trying to put out a cart fire with a cup of water. How could it possibly increase the sales volume from zero to one million in three days? Forget it, let me think of a plan, said Song Jian, pondering a bit before nodding in agreement; Does that mean you agree? asked Annie, her face lighting up with excitement. Agreed. System: The player accepts the second part of the serial task, Saving the Failing Shop. Task details: The player becomes the manager of Starfire Shop and must increase the turnover to one million Doomsday Coins within three days. Task reward: achieving a worship-level relationship with Silver Moon Commerce; buying full ownership of the shop for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins; Very well. As of tomorrow, this Starfire Shop will be attached to your name, Annie nodded, saying, Additionally, Ill send someone to help you. Let her know if you need anything. After Annie finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and a woman with golden hair and green eyes walked in from the entrance. This woman wore a fiery red luxurious dress, translucent at the hem which lay on the bright carpet. Her golden hair curled like waves, her pair of blue eyes as glittering as precious gems and her exquisite face always adorned with a tranquil and charming smile. This is my capable assistant, Vera. Starting from today, she will temporarily be your assistant, helping you manage Starfire Shop. Annie said, Vera, this is Song Jian. From today, you will be his assistant. You have to cooperate with him and do your job well, understand? Yes, manager. I will definitely not let Mr. Song Jian down. Then, Annie turned to Song Jian with a smile, Song Jian, Vera is very familiar with the operations of our commerce guild, and shes smart and competent. If you need anything, just let her do it for you. But remember, dont bully her, okay? System: The player triggers the NPC management system, opening the NPC management interface for the player to manage their subordinates. The NPC management system and follower system belong to two completely separate systems. The NPC management system is more focused on business development, whereas the follower system is more focused on combat; Song Jian nodded and opened the NPC management interface directly. In the interface, both the attributes of the Starfire Shop and Veras attributes appeared; Starfire Shop is just a Level one shop, where only nine different products can be displayed. In the shop, simple level 5 and level 10 white-quality equipment was displayed, making the place look shabby. Also, the shop funds were only an abysmal one hundred and ten Doomsday Coins; After briefly understanding the Starfire Shop, Song Jian then turned his attention to Veras attribute interface; Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Making New Products Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Making New Products Translator: 549690339 Vera (Song Jians Business Assistant), Gender: Female, Level: 20; Age: 19, Loyalty: 60/100, Charm: 91/100, Physique: 73/100, Wisdom: 98/100, Vitality Points: 3200/3200 This business assistant Vera has attributes with 100 as the maximum value, Charm 91 and Wisdom 98, which are already extremely high. It must have taken a lot of determination for Annie, the manager, to let Vera become her own assistant. This is also because the completion of Song Jians task is closely related to her otherwise it would be impossible to arrange Vera to help Song Jian. After accepting the mission, Song Jian, along with Vera, quickly appeared in front of the Starfire Shop. This shop only has one floor but covers a very wide area. After all, it is a bridgehead of Silver Moon Commerce. If it were too shabby, it would be embarrassing. For Silver Moon Commerce, this is just an attempt. Even if they fail, it will not hurt their foundation. However, for Annie, the manager, this is an extremely important strategic layout in business. If she fails, she might not even be able to keep her position as manager. At this moment, the door of Starfire Shop is wide open, and there is no one coming in or out. There is not even a single service staff member in the shop. Vera, why is there not even one service staff member? No matter how bad the business is, it cant be like this! Song Jian frowned and said. I think, maybe Silver Moon Commerce is going to give up on this place. Vera said somewhat helplessly: This is Area B, the stronghold of Sunnyfire Shop. If I were the manager of Sunnyfire Shop, I would also do everything I could to make this shop fail. Lord Song Jian, I believe you have accepted an impossible mission! Vera looked at Song Jian and whispered. Just then, a frivolous whistle came from across the street. A mans voice sounded behind Song Jian: Haha, let me see, isnt this Miss Vera? Why would you appear here? Let me guess, are you planning to close down this shop? Song Jian turned around and saw that there was actually a shop across the street, and it was a second-level shop. A well-dressed man was standing at the entrance, looking mockingly at Song Jian and Vera. Thats a Sunnyfire Shop, and that man is called Kagura C the manager of the shop. This shop was opened the day after Starfire Shop first appeared, with the sole purpose of crushing Starfire! Vera whispered in Song Jians ear. Vera, are you interested in helping me out? Annie is about to go under, so following her will not do you any good. Kagura laughed and looked at Vera with greedy eyes. Vera, it looks like youll be the manager of Starfire Shop for a while. Song Jian glanced at Kagura and didnt take him seriously. He pulled out some equipment from his inventory and handed it to Vera: Put these equipment up for sale first, Ill figure out howto get more items to sell in the future. A silver top-quality shield? Vera covered her mouth, her face showing an amazed expression. The equipment that Song Jian took out were obtained in the Frost Cave. Among them, the Frost Shield was a superior silver shield, and other equipment were level 15 blue- and green-quality. These items were almost impossible to find on the market, but Song Jian had no problem using them to bolster the reputation of Starfire Shop. Alright, master! Veras face was full of delight as she accepted the items and turned towards the shop. Kaguras face became ugly, staring at Song Jian for a moment, and snorted: Hmph, a desperate struggle! Starfire was about to be given up by Silver Moon Commerce. In this commercial battle, Kagura could be said to have already secured victory. But now, the other party seemed to be unwilling to admit defeat. Just relying on a few top-quality gears to turn the situation around is wishful thinking. Lets see what you can sell after you sell these! Kaguras face was gloomy as he turned and entered the shop. Song Jian glanced at the Sunnyfire Shop opposite and calmly walked into Starfire Shop. Vera, is there a forging room in this shop? Song Jian asked. Yes, there were originally three forging rooms in the shop, and three Forging Masters were employed. But now, they have all been transferred away by the headquarters. Vera said. Can you change one of them into an engineering manufacturing room? Song Jian asked. Of course. Do you want to? Vera looked at Song Jian somewhat surprised, guessing his true identity: Could Lord Song Jian also be an Engineering Manufacturing Master? Upon hearing this, Song Jian felt a cold sweat and quickly waved his hand: No, my engineering manufacturing skill is only level 3, nothing near a master. When Vera heard that Song Jians engineering manufacturing skill was only level 3, her hopes suddenly vanished. But she still followed Song Jians instructions and converted one of the forging rooms into an engineering manufacturing room. Send this list to Annie and have her send over as much as she can! Song Jian handed Vera a list and said. This was a list of materials for making T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenades and Self-destructing Robots. For Song Jian, collecting these materials would be troublesome, but for Silver Moon Commerce, it would be effortless; Alright. Vera took the list and glanced at it, frowning. As an assistant to a commerce manager, Vera had seen many material lists. Just by looking at the list, she could usually guess the final product with great accuracy. However, after looking at over a dozen materials on this list, Vera couldnt guess what item was being made. She could only be certain that these were indeed materials needed for engineering manufacturing. Veras efficiency was extremely high. In no time, she completed all the tasks Song Jian had given her. Not only did she transform one of the forging rooms into an engineering manufacturing room, she also brought over a large amount of materials on Song Jians list. Alright Vera, you go take care of the front of the shop. Try not to sell those equipment too quickly. Otherwise, we wont have enough to sell! Song Jian smiled. Master, do you want to use those top-quality items to attract customers and then sell the real goods? Veras eyes brightened, and she asked eagerly. Vera, youre really smart. Are you interested in working with me in the future? Song Jian smiled. Master Veras cheeks flushed slightly, she glanced at Song Jian and lowered her head. Haha, alright Vera, lets focus on our current task first. If we cant complete Annie s task, everything we talk about now is meaningless, Song Jian laughed, towards the front of the shop. Lets get started. These two items should be quite popular! Song Jian stretched his arm and murmured to himself. Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: Chapter 364 Attracting Customers Chapter 364: Chapter 364 Attracting Customers Translator: 549690339 | Vera placed the Frost Shield in the most eye-catching position in the store, so even as you walked by the stores entrance, you could easily see the shield, radiating an intense silver glow and filled with an icy aura; This move made Kagura, who had been paying close attention to Starfire Store, even more sullen. Struggling before death. Thats all there is to it. That shield is probably Annies private collection. Being willing to sell it shows a lot of guts, but it will all be in vain. Kagura sneered disdainfully. Attracting customers with high-grade equipment can only work occasionally and cant be employed for the stores long-term development. If theres no stable supply of goods, customers will quickly scatter again; Instruct them to sell all the products in the store at a 20% discount! Kagura ordered a server. 20% off? Sir, we are already selling at a loss. If we give a 20% discount again the server expressed in surprise. Stop stalling. Do as youre told! Angered, Kagura kicked at the server. Yes, yes, Ill change the prices immediately! The server scurried off to amend the prices. A cruel smile crossed Kagurs face: You want to compete with me? Even if I have to spend 10,000 Doomsday Coins a day, I wont hesitate to kick you out of Area B completely! As the flagship set up by the Sunfire Commerce to challenge his adversaries, Kagura would not tolerate even the slightest mistake. Winning on his own territory is not worth showing off. The key is to win impressively, so as to leave a good impression on the heavyweights of his Commerce and make them remember his name. City of Hymns Inn Some players who had just logged in left their rooms and replenished their hunger and thirst in the lobby while exchanging some intel. Logging off in the inn is not only safe, but it also allows for quick recovery of Spirit Points. Therefore, players born in the City of Hymns treat the inn as a base. Smaller transactions can even be completed in the inn, making the lobby always bustling. Hey, have you heard? Starfire Store is about to go under; even their servers have runout! Silver Moon Commerce must have lost a lot this time, right? I dont know what they are thinking. Instead of opening shop in a safe C zone, they had to open a branch in B zone. Do you think Sunfire Commerce would let them get away with it? They might not be at a big loss. On the contrary, Sunfire Commerce might be at a bigger loss. These days, they have been selling at a loss. Honestly, Im thinking of stocking up some goods when the two Commerces cut the prices. Such bargain is hard to come by. Yeah, I dont care whether its Silver Moon or Sunfire Commerce. Ill buy from the one selling cheaper. When the two fight, players like us are the final winners! Yeah, my monster-hunting cost has dropped quite a bit recently, thanks to them. I hope they can keep on fighting Just then, a player rushed inside from the entrance, Latest news! Sunfire Commerce is selling everything at a 20% discount! Hurry up, lets go get them! What, 20% off? Theyre going too far! Its not too far. Its Sunfire Commerces final blow. They want to completely crush their opponent. Lets go. Its now or never. The outcome will soon be decided. Suddenly, players in the tavern started calling together their friends, all rushing towards Sunfires shop. The threshold of Sunfire Commerce was almost trampled by the rush. Yay, they truly are giving a 20% discount, fantastic! Haha, I hope the offer is unlimited! Ill take five bottles of the potion to restore Mental Strength! Medicine, give me ten bottles of healing potions! Ill take this Level 10 white-grade equipment. I liked it earlier and wanted to buy it yesterday; I didnt expect to save fifty Doomsday Coins by hesitating. Nice, very nice! Kagura watched as the customers crowded in. His face did not show the slightest joy but appeared somewhat awkward. Already selling at a loss, to then discount by another 20%, seemed as though he was practically giving away the shirt on his back, losing more than the cost of the materials. As long as it causes my opponent to go bankrupt, the losses now are worthwhile! Kagura cast a sullen glance at Starfire Store across the street, muttering to himself. Just then, a player standing at the entrance yelled in surprise: Look at the store opposite, whats that thing? Its a silver-grade shield! What did you say, a silver-grade shield? How is that possible? A Shield Warrior exclaimed in surprise. The reaction silenced the patrons in the store momentarily; Lookfor yourself! Isnt that the silver-grade shield? Oh my God, its a high-grade item, with such good attributes, and even a passive skill! Lets go, we must take a look. I must secure this shield! This Shield Warrior immediately put down the item he had just picked up and headed towards Starfire Store. Lets go, lets go take a look at the high-grade equipment! Starfire Store has truly invested a lot. They are even willing to put up such a high-grade shield! Oh my God, there are also Level 15 blue-grade equipment, and with decent attributes! This Level 10 blue gauntlet is exactly what I need. How much is it, why is there no price listed! Frost Shield, a Level 15 silver high-grade shield, its perfect. Our Glory Alliance lacks a high-grade shield; with it, we can start exploring the Subterranean Cavern. This shield is ours, everyone else stop competing! Vera had just put up the items for sale and was about to set the prices, but she saw a large swarm of players rushing towards them. She quickly increased the original price by 30%. All of these items were provided by Song Jian and the most of the Doomsday Coins they earned from the sale would go to him. The store could only earn a little bit from consignment fees. However, the sales volume was calculated based on the total price of all the items; Soon, prices were attached to all the items just placed in the store; What, 100,000 Doomsday Coins, thats way too expensive! Seeing the price of 100,000 Doomsday Coins under the silvery glowing shield, all the players gasped. This Level 10 blue equipment actually costs 5,000 Doomsday Coins. Its too expensive! Can you give a discount? Poor ones, you want top-tier equipment without money to buy, 5,000 Doomsday Coins, Ill take it! The news that Starfire Store was beginning to sell a large number of high-grade equipment soon reached all the player alliances in the City of Hymns. Nearly all the alliances started furiously raising fund to try and secure all this equipment after receiving this news, especially the silver-grade Frost Shield. Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Chapter 365 Bidding Chapter 365: Chapter 365 Bidding Translator: 549690339 | Starfire Shop was seeing a surge in crowd, attracting more and more players. Kagura, who was keeping a close eye on the activity from across the road, was green with envy. However, he knew that all of this was just like adding fuel to the fire, and that once all the equipment sold out and Starfire Shop could not restock, no matter how high the shop was currently held, it would fall just as hard. Humph, why dont you continue supplying epic-quality silver equipment? I dont believe the Silver Moon Commerce would strongly support you like this! Kagura spoke through gritted teeth. This time, because the Silver Moon Commerce was invading the Sunfire Commerce territory, the help given by the Sunfire Commerce was substantial. They had early on formed a consensus that they could not let Silver Moon Commerce step a foot in Zone B under any circumstance. However, within the Silver Moon Commerce, there was considerable controversy over Annies management and her actions werent supported all that much. The main support relied solely on Annies personal influence and connections. This was also the reason why the sales in Starfire Shop had been zero for more than a week. The senior executives of the Silver Moon Commerce were generally ambivalent about their operation, adopting a win-or-lose, it- doesnt-matter attitude. Within half a day, most of the other equipment in the shop were sold out. Even if their prices inflated by 30%, these players were still fervently grabbing at mainstream green and blue equipment with good attributes. Almost everyones gaze was now fixated upon the silver-quality Frost Shield; A hundred thousand! Thats crazy! I can buy a gold-grade equipment with that amount of money! Someone murmured. Exactly. Fifty thousand, the Blizzard Alliance is willing to offer fifty thousand Doomsday Coins for this shield. So, what do you say? Will it sell or not? You want to buy this epic shield with fifty thousand? Hehe, the Firefox Alliance offers sixty thousand Doomsday Coins! The leaders of many alliances in the City of Hymns rushed to Starfire Shop after hearing about the shield. Each leaving them drooling after seeing the attributes of the shield. But the cost of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins was just too much. To spend that much on this one shield could affect the development of their alliances, leaving them bankrupt. The price of the shield finally stopped rising after it reached between sixty and sixty-five thousand. But Vera didnt budge. She pulled out an abacus and began to calculate todays sales; Five thousand three, plus two thousand eight, plus four thousand one Vera was calculating the price of the sold items, and was surprised to find that in just half a day, the sales had reached close to one hundred thousand. If this silver- quality epic shield sold, then it would be two hundred thousand in total revenue achieved. This meant that one-fifth of the task would already be completed, all within half a day! Thinking about this, a satisfied smile surfaced on Veras face. Just as players were discussing and hoping for Starfire Shop to lower the price, a rush of hooves was suddenly heard outside the shop. At this moment, a middle-aged man, dressed as a butler, jumped down from a horse and hurried into the Starfire Shop. Upon seeing the shield displayed, he let out a sigh of relief; Hey, its Butler Henry from the Violet Family, what is he doing here? Could it be that these NPCs also heard about the top-quality silver shield? The onlookers were taken aback upon seeing Butler Henry. The Violet Family, who told them? Theyre picking a fight with all the players! Damn it, with the NPCs stepping in, we cant get this shield. Why do good items always end up being snatched by them? Its so infuriating! Theres no way around it; theyre rich and powerful. Theyre more extravagant than we are, pity such an epic shield! Seeing Henry walk in, almost all of players looks became grim. In the City of Hymns, this was not the first time, and certainly would not be the last, that NPCs outbid players. Compared to NPCs, who had been in the game for decades or even hundreds of years, the players who had just begun exploring the game were unable to compete in terms of financial or actual strength. Once a desirable item appeared, there was hardly any chance of it ending up in a players pocket if these NPCs set their eyes on it. Is the steward here? Steward? Henry strode in and called out. Vera lifted her head to look at Henry and quickly moved forward to curtsy, Oh, isnt this Lord Henry from the Violet Family? What brings you to our humble shop? Gosh, because of this epic shield! When my young master heard that there was an epic silver shield for sale here, he immediately instructed me to rush over and buy it at all costs. As you know, my young master will be coming of age in a few months. Hes been chosen as the reserve knight by the Dawn Church, but hes lacking a suitable shield! Oh, is that so? If we had known, we would have sent the shield to your residence first for your young master to examine. We apologize for the oversight. However, as this item belongs to a consignor and is not the Silver Moon Commerces own property, we cannot provide any discounts. What should we Vera said, with a troubled expression. What discount? Just being able to buy it is good enough! Hurry up and wrap it up for me, so I can take it back! Henry pulled out several gold tickets from his robe, handed them over, and said, Here are gold tickets worth a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, count them. Vera was about to accept the tickets with a smile, but suddenly felt a slap aimed at her wrist. She retracted her hand reflexively and raised her eyebrows in anger. Ahem, the one who offers the highest price gets the item. Henry, are you trying to break the rules? An old man, who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies, walked into the shop slowly, leaning on a cane; Tulip Viscount, Butler Henry of the Violet Family sends you his greetings and wishes you good health and longevity! Upon seeing the old man, Henrys face darkened. But he still respectfully bowed towards the old man; Fine, Henry. This shield, the Tulip family would like to have it. Im willing to pay one hundred and ten thousand Doomsday Coins! I believe that Silver Moon Commerce would not reject a higher price, am I right? The random gaze aimed towards Henry clashed with his eyes for a moment. Viscount Tulip turned to Vera with an edge of arrogance on his face and continued; This is really putting me in a difficult position Vera showed a troubled expression and looked at Henry. Feeling shocked internally, Vera originally marked this shield with a price that was almost impossible to sell, aiming to attract more peoples attention, but unexpectedly, she seemed to have underestimated the potential price of this shield. Apologies, Tulip Viscount, but our young master has said that he must have this shield! Henry, stark white and trembling slightly under Viscounts gaze, replied hesitantly, Im willing to pay one hundred and twenty thousand Doomsday Coins to purchase this shield! Wow~ The onlooking players gasped. This price was far beyond that of a silver quality shield! Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Best-selling Products Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Best-selling Products Translator: 549690339 120,000 Doomsday Coins! This is 120,000 Doomsday Coins! Even at an auction house, a Frost Shield might not be able to fetch such a high price! Kagura stood across the street and almost fell to the ground when he heard Henry s shout of 120,000 Doomsday Coins. His envious eyes were filled with bloodshot veins. How could it be so valuable? Where did Annie get this shield from? Does she have a secret elite team that specializes in hunting down Bosses? Kaguras face was gloomy as water, while the corners of his mouth couldnt stop twitching, and thoughts kept popping up in his mind. 120,000 Doomsday Coins; it seems that the Violet Familys recent foreign trade business is booming. They can casually take out 120,000 Doomsday Coms. Tulip Viscounts face looked a bit unpleasant, but he didnt care and just coldly snorted, 130,000 Doomsday Coins! Henry, the butler, immediately let out a sigh of relief. Competing with a Viscount for an item was too difficult for him. But the young master of the Violet Family had given him a bottom line C if it exceeded 12,0000 Doomsday Coins, he would give up! I apologize for my offense, your honorable Tulip Viscount. Im just a mere servant; how dare I compete with you for this item? Now, its yours! Henry, the butler, said humbly. Tulip Viscount was startled, then looked at Vera. He even suspected that Henry and Vera were teaming up to artificially raise the price. However, after thinking about it, these two people wouldnt be able to pull off such a big scam, daring to deceive a Viscount! Thinking for a while, Tulip Viscount seemed to understand. On his wrinkled old face, a hint of a smile appeared. Shaking his head, he didnt bother saying anything to Henry and just waved his hand at him. Henry, the butler, who was sweating profusely, gave a humble bow and left the shop. Tulip Viscount coughed, took out a few gold tickets from his pocket with his white-gloved right hand, and handed them to Vera. Your honorable Viscount, do you need me to wrap it up for you? Vera asked respectfully. With her current status, she couldnt afford to offend a Viscount. No need! Tulip Viscount waved his hand, even changing his cane to his right hand, and grabbed the shield with his left hand. The moment he equipped the shield, a hint of brilliance appeared on Tulip Viscounts face, and he suddenly exuded an aura. It seemed that when he was young, he had been a powerful professional. Its just unclear if he had reached the first-tier strength. Good, good. If I had such a shield back then, thensigh! Tulip Viscount muttered to himself, shook his head in the end, and let out a heavy sigh. Without saying a word, Tulip Viscount turned around and left Starfire Shop, climbed into a luxurious carriage. With the excitement over, the players immediately surrounded Vera. Manager, bring out more good equipment like this! Yeah, how many of this kind of equipment do you have? We want them all! There cant be just a few, right? Yeah, yeah, bring them out quickly! Vera suddenly felt flustered. All the equipment had been sold, but Song Jian still hadnt appeared. She didnt know what to do for a moment! Seeing the players surrounding Vera, Kagura, who had an insidious face, finally revealed a smile. He had waited so long just to see this scene. He was sure that the items just now were Annies desperate struggle. Once the equipment was sold out, Starfire Shop would return to its previous state of near-collapse. Let the commotion be bigger, the bigger, the better. When this reaches the ears of the Silver Moon Commerces president, Annie, your position as manager might not be so stable! Kagura said with a gloomy smile and muttered to himself. At this moment, a tired-looking Song Jian appeared in the shop. He saw a large group of people surrounding Vera, and all the equipment in the store had been sold out. Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a surprised expression. It seems that this shop has a good location! Song Jian muttered to himself. Soon, he placed the T-11 High-explosive Grenades and Self-destructing Robot 2 on the shops selling section. At the same time, he also placed Fire Lizard Medicine, Weakness Potion, and Primary Ice Resistance Potion up for sale. Throughout the morning, Song Jian made a large number of high-explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots. His Craftsmanship skill had also been raised to Level 5 from making so many items. Afterwards, making more high- explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots would no longer increase his Craftsmanship experience. Then, he began making potions. With the portable Alchemy Workstation, the quality of the potions Song Jian made was excellent, with the effects increasing by at least 15%. In this way, his Alchemy level also increased to Level 5. If it werent the case that making potions wouldnt increase his Alchemy experience any longer, he might not have even left the Alchemy room. Hey, new items popped up in the shop, take a look! a player shouted. Everyone was stunned and looked at the newly placed items. Fog Grass, High-explosive Grenade, 300 group damage? Are you kidding me? Thats so brutal! And a Self-destructing Robot, my God! 500 group damage. When the guild wars start, will there be any room for others to survive? Stupid, with these things, its a waste to use them in guild wars. Go find a place with lots of monsters to farm. With such high damage, you can blast a large number of monsters in just a few hits. Wont the experience skyrocket? No, these things must be bought in large quantities. When the time comes, Ill also pile up some levels on the Glory Rankings! Weakness Potion, reduces monsters defense by 35%. Damn, if I had this potion earlier, that Boss would never have escaped from me! There are also Fire Attribute Potions and Ice Resistance Potions. Hehe, now I can finally clear the Lava Cave dungeon! Seeing the new items, the players stopped crowding around Vera and began to buy potions, some three bottles, some five bottles. As for those high-explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots, they were all bought up by members of a few war alliances within ten minutes of appearing. Phew, that was close. How could the items I spent half a day making sell out in less than half an hour? Song Jian was dumbfounded. Boss, maybe we should hire some more people to make these items. It seems that theyre selling very well. With these items, completing a million sales isnt impossible! Vera excitedly pulled Song Jians sleeve and hurriedly said. Yes, yes, indeed, we should hire people to do it. Relying on me alone would be exhausting! Song Jian repeatedly nodded. Just then, Song Jian suddenly received a message: System: Starfire Shops turnover has reached 500,000. Youve met the conditions to upgrade to Level 2. Do you want to start the upgrade? Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Chapter 367 Recruitment Chapter 367: Chapter 367 Recruitment Translator: 549690339 | Fifty thousand commerce volume? Is that really fifty thousand commerce volume? Upon seeing the system prompt, Song Jian revealed a puzzled expression; Vera, what is our business volume for today? Song Jian asked. Two hundred and sixty-three thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins! Vera glanced at the sales volume and answered directly; But why does the system prompt me that the turnover has reached fifty thousand and the store can be upgraded to level 2? Song Jian asked strangely. In fact, he was able to see the business volume through the system interface, but he was just skeptical about this; That is the total turnover; the cumulative turnover of the Spark store since it was opened! However, thanks to today, we went up by more than twenty thousand! Vera was so excited she was practically jumping for joy: Boss, shall we upgrade to level 2? Yes, of course, by then, we could also transform more Forging rooms and Alchemy-Pharmacy rooms! Wouldnt our chances of completing the tasks improve by so much, Song Jian immediately said. Yes, boss, I was thinking the same thing too, but upgrading the shop requires a lot of Doomsday Coins, and upgrading level 1 to level 2 will require one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! Vera said: We dont have that much money in the Spark Store account! Didnt we sell more than twenty thousand today? Song Jian asked curiously; More than twenty thousand, most of which were equipment sold that you provided. The Spark Store only gets a small consignment fee, and those potions and engineering-made items, according to the share split, we only made less than thirty thousand Doomsday Coins. Moreover, we cant touch this money, we must hand it over to Silver Moon Commerce! Vera replied; You mean to say, more than twenty thousand, its all mine? Song Jian was startled, He only now realized that just the equipment he provided had sold for almost twenty thousand! No worries, use my twenty thousand first, upgrade the shop, the task is the priority! Song Jian hurriedly said. Now his chances of completing the task have increased. Eventually, the store will belong to him, so the upgrade should still go through. He cant delay making money! Soon, a golden light shone in the sky above the Spark Store, and in just a while, the originally single-storey store immediately transformed into a two-storey building. An upgrade! They dared to upgrade their store! How does Annie have the audacity to invest money in this soon-to-be-closed store! Markara was stunned: Impossible! Just then, Vera suddenly placed a sign at the door recruiting forging masters, engineering makers, and alchemy-pharmacy masters! This action thoroughly struck a nerve with Makara! Damn it, theyre getting ahead of themselves, even daring to recruit forging masters, unforgivable, utterly unforgivable! Makara, gasping, immediately turned and entered the shop. He started reporting the situation to the higher- ups of the Solar Fire Commerce via the crystal. Soon, Makara came out with a smile on his face, ordering: Increase the treatment for the forging masters, engineering makers, and alchemy pharmacy masters by 30%. We are also recruiting. Hmph, we must not let any life occupation player step into the gate of the Spark Store! In this business war, Silver Moon Commerce had already recalled their forging masters sent to Annie. If the Spark Store wants to continue recruiting workers, they must recruit independently. Boss, the Solar Fire Commerce across the street has started to compete with us. They have increased life workers treatment by 30%. What should we do? Vera glared at Makara grumpily, angrily finding Song Jian to speak: Shall we also increase the benefits? A price war, Im afraid we wont be able to compete with them! Song Jian said with a slightly furrowed brow; Why be afraid, as long as our turnover increases, we can always just make a little less! Vera said indignantly. No, let me think of another way! Song Jian shook his head. Makara, watching as life occupation players continuously entered the shop to inquire about treatment, the smile on his face becoming brighter and brighter. If you want to grow and strengthen your store, apart from having special commodities, without life profession players backing you, it would be like a castle in the sky, shallow water with no roots. Song Jian came to a forging room, gazing at the blazing furnace, and slowly extended his right hand. At this moment, a black flame appeared in his palm. The moment the black flame appeared, the flames in the furnace were immediately suppressed, shrinking into a ball, flickering on and off, as if it would extinguish at any moment. Song Jian, his forehead covered in sweat, pooled all his focus into the black flame in his palm. After a while, a fingernail cap-sized flame separated from the black fire and, under Song Jians mental control, slowly floated towards the furnace; Boom! The moment this small black flame entered the furnace, a burst of violent flame began to burn, and the temperature in the entire forge room instantly increased by ten degrees or so, even the furnace was glowing red; I succeeded! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Initially, this was just his speculation, after making an attempt, he didnt expect to actually succeed; After the store was upgraded to level 2, the three original forge rooms were converted by Song Jian into one engineering manufacturer, one pharmacy, and one forging master. Now the second floor has added five more rooms; Song Jian separated eight small flames from the Abyssal Flame and placed one in each of the eight rooms. You should know, whether its potion making, engineering manufacturing, or forging, flames are indispensable. With the bonus of third-tier magic flame, regardless of whatever item is manufactured, there is a high chance of mutation. For life occupation players, this is an absolutely deadly attraction; Makara watched as, to date, not a single life occupation player had gone over to apply, and immediately sat back relaxed in his chair; Sir, we have now recruited five junior life occupation workers, plus the three sent by headquarters, we are at full capacity! An employee respectfully said to Makara; Full capacity? You mean, there might be other life occupation workers applying across the street? Makaras brow furrowed immediately. Not at all sir, many junior life occupation workers have already signed contracts with other stores, those few were attracted to us as their contracts expired. If the stores across want to recruit, they can only recruit god-devotees, or mid-level, high-level occupation workers! The employee said with a confident smile. God-devotees, heh! A look of disdain appeared on Makaras face. There are few players in the God-devotees who choose life occupations. The vast majority are part-timers, only choosing one or two life occupations to study in order to save Doomsday Coins. Naturally, they cant compete with NPC life occupation workers; As for mid-level, high-level workers, nurturing such high-profile occupants in a small level 2 store is beneath them; Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Chapter 368: Rejection Chapter 368: Chapter 368: Rejection Translator: 549690339 | The players of the City of Hymns, having entered the game for a short period of time, mostly had low profession levels, hovering around Level Two or Three. Calling them novices would make them blush. They could aptly be described as simply apprentices for professions. Another belief was that professionals who were not above Level Three could be considered apprentices; The NPCs in the City of Hymns who were real craftsmen had been in their professions for decades. Their experience and position in their fields far exceeded those of the players. Some of them even had apprentices who were qualified to be the players mentors; Those with a profession level under Ten were usually called beginners in their fields. Those who surpassed Level Ten but were under Level Thirty were called intermediate professionals, and those over Level Thirty were called advanced professionals; In the City of Hymns, there were fewer than ten people who held the title of advanced professionals, and they each belonged to different professions. This led to intense competition for even the intermediate-level players among major powers; As for the Favored Ones mentioned by the NPCs, meaning the players, they usually wouldnt hire them because of their low levels. Even if they were also beginners, an NPCs level could be Eight, Nine, or even Ten, while a players might be Two, Three, or potentially even One. The difference was too significant; Soon after the Sunnyfire Shop published its recruitment needs, a few players rushed in to apply; Is your boss here? We came to apply and want to discuss the terms, a strapping man with dark skin said arrogantly to Vera; NPCs look down on players with low profession levels, and innately, the players also look down on the NPCs, regardless of whether they are involved in combat or other professions. This is because players levels rise rapidly, and it is just a matter of time before they overtake the NPCs. Upon seeing Vera, Qin De merely treated her like a regular shop assistant NPC and didnt pay her much mind; Vera was well aware of the players attitudes towards her. She gave a slight smile and said, Sorry, but the boss isnt in the shop now. If theres anything you need to discuss, you can talk to me. With you? Can you make decisions? Qin De was taken aback and looked towards his companions. They were all players who aspired to become professionals. While they all also had combat professions, they usually spent most of their energy practicing their professions. They only go outside the city to kill some low-level creatures for materials when their fatigue for their professions was full and they couldnt gain experience; After all, the City of Hymns was a lot safer than Doomsday City. Even if their combat skills were a bit lacking, they could still survive; The gossip about Sung Jian, the new player owner of the Sunnyfire Shop, had already spread among City of Hymns players. This was the reason why these professional players came to apply as soon as the recruitment notice was posted, otherwise they wouldnt go to any NPC-owned shop to apply. It wasnt that they looked down on NPC-operated shops, but rather they couldnt compete Seeing several professional players walk into the Sunnyfire Shop, a sneer appeared on Makaras face; Humph, to think that Annie wants to turn the tides with these low-level apprentices! It seems she has gone mad! In the eyes of many NPCs, if a professional player was below Level Three, they were considered apprentices who had just touched the trades and were not eligible to be called beginners; We have already won this commercial war! Makara turned to a teenager following behind him and said, Start spreading the word. The Sunnyfire Shop will sell the Level Ten set of equipment called Warriors Song tomorrow. Supplies are limited C first come, first served! Warriors Song was a set of green equipment for Level Ten. Melee professionals who put it on could compete with those wearing blue-quality equipment. As such, it was highly praised. Makara was originally working on it secretly, planning to use it as a trump card at the last minute. Now that he had recruited many forging masters, the production speed had increased a lot. He had already accumulated six sets of Warriors Song; Through internal information from the Sunnyfire Association, Makara knew that the Sunnyfire Shop only had three days left. If the sales did not reach one million in the last three days, they would give up the shop; If I had known earlier, I would have released the equipment set Makara secretly calculated the Sunnyfire Shops previous sales, and instantly felt some pain. However, he had already decided not to give any chance to the Sunnyfire Shop and directly wooed all the customers over; Makara believed that the moment the Warriors Song set is launched, Sunnyfire Shop will definitely have no chance to turn the tables; Thinkingyou can turn the tables with these Favored Ones, Hah! Makara found this thought rather amusing; Inside the Sunnyfire Shop, Qin De and the others were looking at Vera in disbelief, unable to believe their ears; What, you said youre not recruiting beginners in the profession? Is your boss insane? What is he thinking! Qin De exclaimed; You dont even accept beginner NPCs, but you want to recruit intermediate professionals? I didnt hear wrong, did I? His companion also wore a surprised expression; Is this a joke? Sorry, this isnt funny at all. Do you really think that with your Level Two Shop, you can recruit intermediate professionals? Im really sorry, everyone, but these are the rules set by the boss. I really have no choice! There was a faint smile on Veras face that suggested she kept people at a distance; A Level Two shop, where not even beginner NPCs would want to work, brazenly is recruiting intermediate professionals, heh! Lets go, this guy is out of his mind. Lets not bother with him. I originally thought that since were all players, we could help each other out, but you cant take along an idiot! Several professional players walked out of the Sunnyfire Shop cursing and complaining. Makaras eyes lit up, So not even Favored Ones want to work in his shop, huh, hahaha, Annie, what else do you have to fight me with? Vera watched the players leave with a worried look on her face. After Song Jian had fiddled with something in several forging rooms and came out, he simply told Vera to only recruit intermediate-level professional players. He left without leaving any other instructions. Vera didnt even know where Song Jian was now. In a sense, she had already become the acting boss of the Sunnyfire Shop; How could she complete the mission like this? Vera frowned, doubting in her heart; Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Engineering Box Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Engineering Box Translator: 549690339 | For players who have learned a life profession, there is a certain limit of life profession fatigue value every day. Using life profession skills will increase fatigue value. Once the limit is reached, the production success rate of life professions will be terrifyingly low, and no experience points will be gained from successful or failed attempts. Creating items after reaching the fatigue-value limit is purely a waste of materials; Song Jians fatigue value had reached its limit. This was his first time reaching the limit. He had always stopped before due to running out of materials. With the unlimited supply of materials in Silver Moon Commerce under Annies management, he finally experienced the limit of fatigue value. The high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots he crafted were sold out, with the Starfire Store returning to its embarrassing state once again with no items for sale. Although people still had expectations of buying self-destructing grenades and robots the next day, it was impossible for Song Jian alone to complete the 1 million sales target within three days. He had to recruit other life profession players. Thats why Song Jian revealed the third-tier magic fire. He believed that with the help of the third-tier magic fire, he would attract high-level life profession players. After doing everything he could, Song Jian became idle. He had done his best, and the outcome was up to fate. Instead of staying in the shop, Song Jian decided to take advantage of the opportunity to explore City of Hymns, his first time outside Doomsday City; City of Hymns was much smaller than Doomsday City, probably around one-tenth the size, but its prosperity was ten thousand times that of Doomsday City! After all, Doomsday City was a destroyed city completely occupied by monsters, where players appeared in the weakest and least monster-populated areas. Even in these areas, player deaths were common occurrences. So comparing Doomsday City to City of Hymns was a boring endeavor. However, players being absorbed into the game and thrown into Doomsday City were like little sparks who might one day turn into small flames, eventually becoming a blazing fire. Maybe Doomsday City would be reborn in that blazing fire. City of Hymns had many NPCs and players, but the players here had lower levels than those in Doomsday City. Most players in Doomsday City were already over level 10 and had become professional players. In City of Hymns, however, professional players were very few in number. Song Jian encountered fewer than ten professional players on his journey; But the NPCs in City of Divinity were all high-levels, and level 30 NPCs with first-tier combat power were everywhere. Song Jian even spotted a few level 60 NPCs with second-tier combat power wearing exquisite armor. There are so many life profession players here! As Song Jian walked along, he couldnt help but marvel at the numerous shops on both sides of the street. There were more than a dozen blacksmith shops and a few engineer shops with items that even Song Jian found fascinating, so he couldnt help but buy some; However, these shops only sold finished products and did not sell blueprint drawings. Otherwise, Song Jian would definitely purchase a lot of blueprints. Hillock Engineering Store grand opening, all items are 20% off today! And a mysterious gift! Engineering boxes, hundreds of them waiting for you to unlock. Inside, you may find rocket boots, heart pacemakers, various blueprints, and more! Interested friends can come into the store to learn more! A goblin shouted loudly on the side of the street, casting his sales pitch. Behind him was a two-storey building with a brand new sign that read Hillock Engineering Store. At a casual glance, Song Jian was stunned by the goblins presence. This unassuming goblin turned out to be a Master Level engineer. Of course, this title was intentionally displayed by the goblin. Moreover, the goblin must be very high-level as all the other attributes could not be viewed bySong Jian besides this intentionally revealed title. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian couldnt resist walking into the store. Seeing Song Jian approaching, Goblin Xi Lockes eyes lit up, and he eagerly welcomed him with a warm smile; Welcome, divine envoy, to the Hillock Engineering Store! We hope you can find satisfying items here! Respected divine envoy, if you spend over 1000 Doomsday Coins in our store, you will have the opportunity to pick an engineering box. Whatever you win from the box will be given to you for free! Inside the engineering boxes are many treasures 1 have crafted, some with immense value, and even rarer engineering blueprints. It all depends on your luck! Xi Locke talked endlessly. Hearing him mention luck, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh; Although cursed by the Abyss Curse, due to the title of Savior, Song Jians luck was far better than the average person. If it were a luck-based box-opening challenge, he would have a greater edge over others. After hearing Xi Lockes words, Song Jian was instantly attracted to the Engineering Boxes and wanted to test his luck. Lets go have a look! Song Jian smiled. Welcome! Little Locke, come out and greet our distinguished guest, are you deaf?! Xi Locke barked at the store entrance; Suddenly, a human boy who looked about 12 or 13 years old rushed out of the shop with a panicked expression on his face, apologizing to Xi Locke: Im sorry, Manager, I was tidying up the goods inside and didnt hear you, 1 Hurry up and show our guest inside the store, take good care of him, or 111 skin you alive if it displeases our guest! Xi Locke threatened loudly. Yes, yes! Little Locke hurriedly invited Song Jian with a gesture, and said: Dear guest, please follow me. Ill serve you wholeheartedly and make sure youre satisfied! Song Jian frowned slightly. Although the young boy was a human, he was being scolded by a goblin, which made him feel uncomfortable. However, Song Jian didnt say anything. Instead, he nodded his head and followed Little Locke into the store. Perhaps due to the new shop, there were only two or three people casually browsing inside, obviously without a strong desire to buy anything. Song Jian gave a casual look at the counters and shelves. They displayed more than a dozen different kinds of engineering products. On the other side, occupying half of the store, there were hundreds of square metal boxes with intricate patterns on them. They looked mysterious but had no energy fluctuations, indicating that these were probably just decorative designs; Is this an engineering box? Song Jian asked, pointing at the metal boxes. Yes, Sir. These boxes can block any detection method, and you can only rely on luck when choosing them! Little Locke hesitated for a moment and said softly, Most of the items inside are worth nothing, and the store owner isnt willing to put anything valuable in there! Oh, so youre saying the items he mentioned earlier are not in these boxes? Song Jian asked, frowning. Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: Chapter 370: Selection Chapter 370: Chapter 370: Selection Translator: 549690339 | Certainly not, sir! Little Locke s face was white with fear as he hastily waved his hands, The boss may be a miserlygoblin, but he would never stoop to deceiving a customer. Whatever he promises, you can indeed find inside these mechanical boxes. However, the odds are extremely low, and each type only holds a single piece Among the hundreds of boxes, only a few contained good items. The odds were just a few percent, making the chances of obtaining something valuable extremely slim. Little Locke may have thought his boss was unscrupulous, but Song Jian had seen such tactics many times before. In the real world, anyone selling items would use similar methods to promote sales, though instead of mechanical boxes, they might use raffles or lucky draws. After hearing Little Lockes words, Song Jian naturally shifted his attention from the mechanical boxes to the actual items for sale in the shop. Rocket Boots? He spotted the item Xi Locke had mentioned earlier, one of the treasures potentially hidden within the mechanical boxes. Currently, a pair of bulky-looking red boots sat on the counter. Dark Gold Quality? Song Jian glanced at them and couldnt help but whistle. The boots were a level-thirty piece of Dark Gold quality equipment, with potent attributes ideal for either pursuit or escape. However, the price was staggering C one million Doomsday Coins! Are you saying your boss actually put a pair of Rocket Boots in a mechanical box? Song Jian pointed at the boots on the counter and asked with a smile. He couldnt possibly believe that if you bought an item worth a thousand Doomsday Coins, you could have a chance to win a product worth a million Doomsday Coins, even if the odds were only a few percent. The boss did put a pair of Rocket Boots in there, but they are just a level-fifteen piece of green quality geara failed prototype he made, Little Locke nervously explained in a low voice. Song Jian shrugged, his faint hope immediately dashed. But he quickly started to mock himself. If the goblin really had placed a pair of boots worth a million Doomsday Coins into one of the boxes, hed probably have exhausted the last coin in his pocket. After all, each box only cost a thousand Doomsday coins to open. With around a hundred boxes in sight, it would only cost him tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins to open them all, which seemed like a worthwhile gamble. However, spending such a hefty sum for a level-fifteen piece of green quality gear was obviously out of the question. Sir, would you be interested in this? Its a cardiac pacemaker. It activates thirty seconds after your Vitality Points reach zero, giving you a 15% chance of coming back to life! Little Locke led Song Jian to another counter, pointing at a palm-sized device resembling a pocket watch. Is thisa gamble on life? Song Jian asked, laughing somewhat incredulously at the contraption before him. This item had no attributes, but offered a 15% chance of resurrection after your Vitality Points hit zero. The catch was that it took up one accessory slot and only worked when equipped. Sure, you could swap it in when nearing death for the same effect, but amidst intense combat, it was questionable how many would have the chance to do so; Kind of useless, isnt it? Il get a few anyway C theyre not too expensive. Song Jian hesitated, but ultimately decided to buy a few. Each cardiac pacemaker cost a thousand Doomsday Coins, thus providing him a few chances to open the mechanical boxes. Seeing Song Jian buy the items, Little Locke was overjoyed and began enthusiastically introducing the various goods available in the engineering shop, hoping Song Jian would buy more. Song Jian discovered that the engineering shop indeed held lots of interesting items. For instance, there was a device called a Frost Bomb; though not made from Magic Flame, its creator had cleverly utilised other technology to create similar effects. Upon detonation, the bomb could freeze all living things within a five-meter radius. However, its damage output was somewhat underwhelming, inflicting only 45 points, and if the target had high Ice Resistance, it might not freeze them at all. However, for average adventurers, it was considered a very effective gadget and could save their lives if used correctly. Hence, the Frost Bomb wasnt exactly cheap, costing three thousand Doomsday Coins C almost the price of a level-ten green quality equipment piece. Song Jian thought for a while and decided to purchase a few. He was quite interested in the Frost Bomb, and he wondered if peering inside its casing might give him insight into its construction method. However, the chances of this were very slim; many engineering masters incorporate anti-dismantling mechanisms into their items. Normal use wouldnt trigger them, but any attempt to disassemble the item would result in its self-destruction, leaving you with nothing. Xi Locke, being a master engineer himself, would definitely have installed such a mechanism in his products. Regardless, Song Jian thought it might be worth taking the device back to Dr. Ebsiting to see whether they could disable the self-destruct mechanism. If Song Jian could obtain the blueprint for making the Frost Bomb, it would be an easy task for him, with his third-tier Demon Flame, to modify it into an even more potent explosive. Sir, take a look at this! Its a mechanical squirrel, proficient in over a hundred types of dances and can produce exquisite music. If you gifted this to your girlfriend, shed definitely love it! Little Locke gushed. Seeing that Song Jian had purchased over ten thousand Doomsday Coins of goods, he was thrilled. The commission would be enough to buy him a fresh loaf of black bread, which made him even more eager to sell. Unfortunately, despite the many potentially useful items in the engineering shop, Song Jian was only interested in the high-end ones that cost hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. The more affordable items failed to catch his eye. In the end, despite Little Lockes efforts, Song Jian didnt purchase any more items. Well, thats it for now. How much do I owe you? After another look around and finding no more items of interest, Song Jian shook his head and declined Little Lockes further sales pitches. That will be fifteen thousand Doomsday Coins, sir. This gives you fifteen chances to open the mechanical boxes, Little Locke quickly replied. After paying the bill, Song Jian stowed a few Cardiac Pacemakers and Frost Bombs into his bag and followed Little Locke to the other side of the shop. Hundreds of mechanical boxes lay before Song Jian, attracting the curious gaze of the nearby customers. Song Jian casually pointed at one of the boxes and said, That one! Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Slow Medicine Formula Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Slow Medicine Formula Translator: 549690339 | As Song Jian pointed at an engineering box, a faint green light descended from above, enveloping the box; Sir, are you sure you want to choose this engineering box? Little Locke asked from the side. Yes! Song Jian nodded his head. Click Click Click- Amid the sound of gears turning, the engineering box enveloped in the green light slowly opened to reveal a palm-sized oval metal egg, its surface adorned with tiny, intricate grooves. Congratulations, sir, youve won a mechanical egg! Little Locke exclaimed happily. Soon, someone presented the mechanical egg to Song Jian. After a burst of noise, the mechanical egg slowly unfolded, like a transformer, into a palm-sized quadruped that crawled up Song Jians arm and onto his shoulder. Looking at its attributes, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. This was similar to the mechanical squirrel Little Locke had mentioned C useless except as a toy. Well, I shouldnt have gotten my hopes up anyway! Song Jian shrugged, somewhat amused. Catching the envious gaze of a little NPC girl nearby, Song Jian scooped up the toy from his shoulder and handed it over. Thankyou, Uncle! The little girl glanced at the adult beside her. Seeing the adult nod with a smile, she quickly grabbed the mechanical crawler, expressing her gratitude. Uncle alright, you can actually call me Brother! Song Jian felt a stab in his heart. Sir, please continue making your choices! Little Locke said. Seeing someone choosing engineering boxes sparked the interest of the crowd. There were murmurs and whispers, and some bystanders began offering advice on Song Jians behalf. The little girl on the side was happily showing off her new gift to other children, basking in their envious stares. Even the stores owner, Xi Locke, had joined the crowd, discussing the engineering boxes with the other customers. Song Jian smiled slightly, and began to point out his choices at random. This one, this one, and this one, the one in the corner, yes, that one, hmm, I want this one too In no time, more than a dozen shafts of faint green light descended from the sky. Amid a succession of gear-turning noises, the boxes Song Jian pointed at slowly opened. Song Jian soon reaped a bounty of engineering products; A mechanical ring capable of emitting the roaring sound of a huge beast, a mechanical wand that could shoot fireworks every few hours, a mechanical piano that could play beautiful music on its own, and so forth. A dozen or so trinkets were piled next to Song Jian. Combined, these items would probably be worth less than a hundred Doomsday Coins, yet they drew whoops and cheers from the children watching nearby. I think if you sold childrens toys instead, youd make more money than running an engineering store! Song Jian joked. The bystanders all echoed with laughter. An awkward grin spread across Xi Lockes face as he glanced at Little Locke. Little Locke smiled and said to Song Jian, Sir, you have one more chance. The last one! Then Little Locke whispered in a volume only the two of them could hear, Sir, I recommend the third engineering box from the Southwest corner, you might have a surprise. Song Jian froze, smiled and pointed at the box Little Locke indicated. A faint green light enveloped the box, which slowly opened to reveal a scroll that floated in the air. Woah- The crowd gasped in astonishment at the sight of the scroll. This was an alchemy pharmaceutical formula worth three thousand Doomsday Coins! Seeing the scroll, a pained expression crossed Xi Lockes face. Sir, Sir, youve won the grand prize, the Slow Medicine formula! How lucky, congratulations! Little Locke exclaimed excitedly. Song Jian blinked, then broke into spontaneous laughter. He took out a hundred Doomsday Coins from his pocket and handed them to Little Locke, Your advice brought me good luck, this is my thanks for you! Little Locke paused, then swiftly pocketed the coins and giggled. Just when he was worrying about how to improve alchemy, he managed to procure an alchemic formula. Thrilled, Song Jian quickly studied it. Then he nodded towards Xi Locke, the shop owner. Slow Medicine: Performs a ranged attack on targets within six meters, causing a lag effect and reducing target movement speed by 25% for 10 seconds; Bidding adieu to the smiling proprietor, Song Jian left the engineering store. Thanks to his demonstration, more people began to frequent the store. Stepping out of the engineering store, Song Jian saw an NPC with messy hair and charred and corroded clothes racing towards the city center. On his way, the NPC was talking to a device on his wrist: Are you really telling me the truth? You know the consequences of deceiving a Forging Master, I swear, if youre lying, Ill make sure you cant stay in the City of Hymns! A hasty voice emanated from the device on his wrist: Just come and see for yourself. Ive heard Master Soloer has been notified, his senior disciple is already in the Starfire shop, negotiating terms with the shopkeeper. If youre late, Im afraid you might not have a chance! What, Master Soloer? Didnt he retire and vow never to pick up his forge hammer again? My God, could it be true? Has the Magic Flame really appeared? II Seeing the NPC hurry away, a slight smile flickered at the corner of Song Jians mouth. It seemed that his backup plan was working. Ive seen enough of the City of Hymns. Time to check on the status of my mission. Hopefully, Vera hasnt let me down! Song Jian thought, turning towards the Starfire shop. The City of Hymns was expansive. Song Jian had just toured a few blocks, and he couldnt access the residential areas where the nobles lived. He thought about going outside the city but decided to check the progress at Starfire shop first when he saw that the Magic Flame had been discovered. Soon, Song Jian returned to the Starfire shop, which by now was crowded with people, most of whom were well-known artisans of the City of Hymns. Respected Manager, Im an intermediate Forging Master. If Starfire shop could hire me, I would take only half the salary Sir, hes just barely crossed the threshold of being an intermediate Forging Master. I, on the other hand, am already a twenty-three level Forging Master. Hire me, I would also take half wages Sir, I am a thirty-two level Alchemist. I dont require any salary, just a share of the product sales. Of course, the share ratio can be negotiable Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Task Completed Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Task Completed Translator: 549690339 | Malaka, standing across the street from Sunnyfire Shop, suddenly felt as if his brain wasnt working and thought that everything happening before his eyes was an illusion. What is going on? Didnt they sell all their valuable items already? Werent they about closing down? Why is this happening? Isnt that Sora, the intermediate Forging Master? Last time I visited him, I didnt even see him, and an apprentice just dismissed me. Why is he now acting like a clown in front of Vera, nodding and bowing, humbling himself? Oh my god! A senior Forging Master actually applied for a job at a Level 2 shop?! This world has gone mad! Malaka felt chaos in his brain, dizzy and experiencing headaches. He couldnt help but step back, gasping for air. Go, go find out whats happening! Why, why Malaka pointed to the shop across the street with a trembling finger and yelled in a low voice; Yes, yes, boss. Ill go find out right now. One of the clerks looked at Malaka trembling in fear and quickly rushed out of the shop. In reality, the events at Sunnyfire Shop were quite simple. An intermediate Forging Master happened to be passing by and sensed the presence of the Third-tier Demon Flame; After paying a fee, using one of the forging rooms to successfully create an excellent weapon of terrific attributes, the news of Sunnyfire Shop possessing Magic Flame began to spread among the Forging Masters in the City of Hymns. In just over an hour, even senior Forging Masters had heard the news. Some younger senior Forging Masters came directly, and those older and more prestigious senior Forging Masters sent their apprentices to investigate; Vera, who had been sighing with sorrow in the shop, suddenly felt as if her head had been hit by a round pie when she saw one intermediate Forging Master after another surrounding her and speaking respectfully. But soon, she learned from these Forging Masters about the Magic Flame and couldnt help but feel a little helpless towards Song Jian. If he had told her earlier, she wouldnt have worried for so long. Since she knew what was going on, Vera naturally raised her standards for recruiting Forging Masters. If there werent so few senior Forging Masters in the entire City of Hymns, she would have wanted to recruit all of them, In a short while, Vera signed contracts with three senior Forging Masters and two senior alchemists. What surprised her the most was that an expert Engineer signed a product-sharing contract with her. As long as the products manufactured at Sunnyfire Shop were sold, the shop would receive a 30% share of the profits. This was unimaginable for a Level 2 shop. Not to mention the value of the items crafted by an expert Engineer, just the news of attracting an expert in a Life Profession would make Sunnyfire Shop famous throughout the City of Hymns. One million Doomsday Coins turnover, haha! Its too easy! Veras eyes were almost squeezed into a slit from laughing. When Malaka heard the news, he returned to his office, destroyed everything he could grab, vented all his anger, and still resentfully reported the news to the higher-ups of the Sunnyfire Commerce. After a long silence, the higher-ups of Sunnyfire Commerce finally gave an order: to abandon this battle and investigate the information about Magic Flame as much as possible. Malakas face turned pale after ending the communication. His dream of becoming a middle manager in the Commerce was shattered. He didnt even know how he lost the sure-win opportunity. At this moment, Malaka wished he could jump down from the second floor; Go, find out everything about Magic Flame! Malaka gritted his teeth and ordered. With all the prices adjusted back to their original levels, Sunnyfire Shop ceased its war and became low-key again. This made Sunnyfire Shop across the street even busier. Usually, to obtain an item crafted by a senior Forging Master, one would need to pre-order it days or even weeks in advance, and the price would be expensive. But now, they were able to buy equipment crafted by senior Forging Masters and potions refined by senior alchemists at an ordinary Level 2 shop. This made everyone who entered the shop dumbfounded, thinking they had encountered a mysterious store. As more and more people flocked to Sunnyfire Shop, the turnover soared: two hundred thousand, three hundred thousand, four hundred thousand Within just one day, the sales volume of Sunnyfire Shop reached 430.000! This made Vera eager to report the good news to Annie, the shopkeeper. At this moment, Song Jian was on his way to Sunnyfire Shop, unaware of the shocking event that had taken place in Doomsday City. Seven or eight small fighting leagues suddenly united to form a fighting league called Waste Capital. On the first day of its formation, they cleared the dungeon The Bloody Underground Arena at the difficult level, appearing on Doomsday Citys television, and making the entire city aware of the existence of a fighting league called Waste Capital; However, Song Jian was in the City of Hymns at the time and did not receive the system notification. When the day passed quickly, Song Jian began producing Slow Medicine the next day. The silver-grade medicine production table could produce at least excellent-quality Slow Medicine and sometimes even one or two mutant-quality Slow Medicine; Excellent quality Slow Medicine increased the slow effect to 30%, while mutant quality Slow Medicine not only reduced movement speed but also decreased attack speed by 10%, surprising Song Jian quite a bit. Sunnyfire Shop, which already had Magic Flame, no longer needed Song Jian to craft items. Whats more, his level of craftsmanship was far inferior to those senior Life Professionals, as long as he ensured the stable supply of Magic Flame. However, with his current strength, he could only separate so many Magic Flames. If he tried to separate more, it would be difficult, and the separated Magic Flames could be recalled with just a thought, without the chance of being stolen. By the morning of the third day, Song Jian suddenly heard a pleasant system prompt in his ear. The turnover of Sunnyfire Shop had reached one million, the task was completed, and his relationship with Silver Moon Commerce instantly increased to Adoration; Also, he only needed to pay 100,000 Doomsday Coins to officially buy the Sunnyfire Shop in his name; You should know that even a Level 1 shop in the City of Hymns was worth several hundred thousand. Not to mention a Level 2 shop. And having a property in the City of Hymns was equivalent to having citizenship in the city; this was a dream come true for players around the City of Hymns. However, no player had gained this qualification yet. So as not to have a long night full of dreams, Song Jian directly deducted the 100,000 Doomsday Coins to formally transfer the ownership of Sunnyfire Shop to his name. At that moment, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian. System: You now own a shop in the City of Hymns. Do you want to set up the safe teleport location inside this shop? Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Blood Demon Cave Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Blood Demon Cave Translator: 549690339 | Can I set my safe space in the City of Hymns? Song Jian was taken aback. It was common knowledge that the environment of Doomsday City was harsh, and if they had the chance to leave, not a single player out of a hundred would choose to stay there. However, after considerable hesitation, Song Jian eventually shook his head and passed on the offer to set his safe spot in the City of Hymns. After all, he already had his own territory in Doomsday City, which, in terms of safety, was not inferior to the City of Hymns. Also, from a power leveling perspective, Doomsday City, though more perilous, offered significantly greater player enhancements than the City of Hymns. Song Jian, thank you so much. Without you, I this time Annie appeared at the entrance of Spark Shop. Identifying Song Jian, she dashed over excitedly, grabbed his hand, and seemed on the verge of bursting into tears. A mission that was initially considered hopeless was accomplished by Song Jian in just two days, turning the tables for Silver Moon Commerce. Actually, it was more like turning the tables for Annie personally. The turnaround was so stunning, it almost seemed like an unbelievable tale. Hence, it was no wonder that Annie was so emotionally overcome. Seeing Annies response, Song Jian was startled and quickly exchanged looks with Vera nearby. Chuckling, Vera stepped forward and gently pulled Annies arm, whispering, Annie, its really crowded here. Lets go to the office to talk! Right, right. I got carried away. Lets go upstairs to talk! Annies face blushed and, after giving Song Jian a quick glance, she followed Vera upstairs. Releasing a sigh of relief, Song Jian followed them. Song Jian, I really owe you this time. If it were not for you Annies emotions gradually steadied down as she looked at Song Jian, gratitude written all over her face. She initially approached Song Jian as a last resort, expecting him to risk everything on a single throw. She was utterly awestruck when he pulled it off. Hardly anyone in Silver Moon Commerce believed this plan would work. Annie was even prepared to step down from her managerial position within the commerce guild. Song Jian, even though this shop is now yours, I still hope youll join Silver Moon Commerce and become a part of it! Annie said, Of course, joining Silver Moon Commerce comes with benefits, which we can discuss later. Today, Ive brought the Dawn Warriors you wanted. Rest assured, these are the three strongest warriors I handpicked personally! Theyll be a great help to you when you enter the Blood Demon Cave. Song Jian waved his hands and said, I can consider joining Silver Moon Commerce. However, I want Vera to be the permanent manager of this shop. If you agree, Spark Shop will forever be a part of Silver Moon Commerce. This Annie hesitated. After all, Vera was her right-hand woman, with great potential to grow. With the success of this endeavor, Annies position within Silver Moon Commerce was bound to rise, and she would need talents like Vera to assist her. But if Spark Shop ceased to be a part of Silver Moon Commerce, it would greatly undermine the effectiveness of her strategic plan. Given this dilemma, Annie ultimately turned her gaze to Vera. Vera, would you like to stay at Spark Shop? Annie asked. I Vera hesitated. Over the course of their interaction, she realized that Song Jian preferred a hands-off approach, effectively leaving her in charge of the shop. Also, the shop currently had well-trained and experienced employees. Compared to being an assistant, Vera naturally preferred to stay at Spark Shop. But she also felt a sense of indebtedness towards Annie, who nurtured her and treated her like a siblings. Saying goodbye to Annie felt like betrayal. Seeing Veras indecisiveness, Annie easily picked up on her emotions. Pulling Veras hands gently, Annie whispered, Vera, stay here at Spark Shop and help Song Jian. He is no ordinary deity, and I believe this shop will eventually become more than just a shop. I trust that you will grow even more here. Vera welled up with tears and gave a vigorous nod. Soon enough, Song Jian received a system notification. Vera had become the manager of Spark Shop, and her loyalty went straight up from 60 points to too points, which took Song Jian by surprise. Annie, do you know anything about the Blood Demon Cave? asked Song Jian. Not really, I just know its a bottomless pit that devours lives! On hearing Blood Demon Cave, Annies expression instantly became serious. Looking at Song Jian, she said, Never underestimate it. Already, more than ten teams have perished within the cave. The teams Annie was referring to were NPC adventurers. The players of the City of Hymns were not yet qualified to go into the Blood Demon Cave. Song Jian, be careful. You have three Dawn Warriors with you. If you cant hold the line, they can escort you out of there! Annie, worried, voiced her concerns. She did not fully endorse Song Jian entering the Blood Demon Cave. Without a doubt, the cave was dangerous, and a careless mistake could cost lives. Song Jian chuckled softly, shaking his head resolutely. Once every chore was finished, Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors found themselves standing in front of Blood Demon Cave. Blood Demon Cave, located about sixty kilometers away from the City of Hymns at the base of a large mountain, looked like a mine entrance. Its entrance was shielded by rotating crimson light. In order to enter, you have to pass through this light barrier. An overpowering stench of blood pervaded the area around the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave dungeon spread out unceasingly. Wisps of red mist oozed out from the light barrier of the entrance. Within several tens of meters around the entrance, not a single living thing could be seen, only heaps of dried skeletons, their flesh apparently sucked clean. Upon seeing the Blood Demon Cave, the three Dawn Warriors following Song Jian exchanged glances. Their steadfast faces showed subtle signs of perturbation. As residents of the City of Hymns, they had heard about the infamous Blood Demon Cave, but never in their wildest dreams did they reckon they would one day explore it themselves. Lets go in. Said Song Jian, his face devoid of any emotion as he marched towards the dungeon entrance, stepping into the crimson light barrier. The three Dawn Warriors followed suit without hesitation, disappearing into the light barrier. Shortly after Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors entered the Blood Demon Cave, a group of ferocious trolls, brandishing large wooden clubs, came into sight. A muscular troll standing over two meters tall stood at the entrance of the cave. He inhaled deeply, his face revealing an intoxicated expression. Exquisite! I seem to smell the Abyss! This troll had deep green skin. Brown moss grew on his shoulders, cheeks, and arms, and he wore a simple suit of leather armor that was covered in scars from weaponry, indicating his significant battlefield experience. Four trolls, who bore similar appearances, stood behind him. They remained silent, their gaze fixed on the Blood Demon Cave. On their bodies, wisps of black demonic aura were continuously seeping out, mixing with the crimson blood aura in the surroundings, creating an eerie spectacle. Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Elite Level Monsters Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Elite Level Monsters Translator: 549690339 | The artifact to undo the Demon Lords seal is here. We must secure it! the leader of the trolls commanded with a raspy voice. When you stare into the Abyss, the Abyss stares back at you! four trolls whispered in unison. Duo Sa, do you truly trust the demon of the Abyss? Do you truly believe that it may redeem our troll race? A troll with a brown complexion hesitantly asked with a low voice. The leading troll halted briefly, then turned around, his scarlet eyes glaring at the troll who had just questioned him. The blood of the Abyss has already flowed within us. Do you seek to betray us now? he growled. A brutal aura permeated the air around Duo Sa. His powerful presence forcefully pushed the four trolls several feet away, their faces filled with trepidation. Duo Sa, the blood of the Abyss within you is becoming denser Lets go. We must obtain the artifact that can release the Abyss Demon Lord. We must succeed. Only then can our troll race find redemption, Duo Sa quietly said, leading the way towards the Blood Demon Cave. As Duo Sa approached the Blood Demon Cave, he suddenly halted, a look of surprise appearing on his face. There are people in the Demon Cave As Song Jian entered the Blood Demon Cave, he was immediately enveloped in darkness. Just as he prepared to activate his vertical pupils, a member of the Dawn Warriors at his side started to whisper a spell. A soft ball of light, the size of a basketball, ascended from the Dawn Warriors hand, hovering about a meter above their heads. The Dawn Warriors worshipped the Goddess of Dawn. Despite being warriors, they knew some auxiliary divine arts. This was one such art, akin to a light spell, which served to illuminate their surroundings. It consumed little energy and could last a long time, making it especially suitable for dark environments like this. Even the lowest-ranking creature within the Blood Demon Cave was an Elite Level monster. These monsters emitted a horrifying aura that made one shudder, wandering aimlessly around the cave in groups. Blood Mage Apprentice, Elite Level, Level 18, Vitality Points: 1500/1500, Traits: Specializes in blood magic attacks; Blood Mage Servant, Elite Level, Level 18, Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Traits: Specializes in close combat attacks; Each Blood Mage Apprentice was tightly followed by two Blood Mage Servants. These servants were decked in full chainmail armor, leaving only their menacing red eyes exposed. The Blood Mage Apprentices were clad in crimson robes and grasped a bone wand. Their skeletal figures looked like corpses stripped of flesh. Master Song Jian, how about we hold the frontline, while you attack from the rear? an older Dawn Warrior suggested. Okay! Be careful. Utilize the terrain here, it might lessen the pressure! Song Jian agreed, nodding. The Dawn Warrior nodded, casting a few auxiliary divine arts. Suddenly, several halos appeared beneath the feet of the three warriors. This divine art could only be extended to the followers of the Goddess of Dawn. Song Jian, unfortunately, was not a recipient. In the name of the Goddess of Dawn, accept judgment, monsters! A Dawn Warrior roared, waving his longsword. He pointed it towards the horde of monsters; two Blood Mage Apprentices were agitated, charging towards the Dawn Warrior. An enforced attack status appeared above the two Blood Mage Apprentices. This was a divine art that attracted the hatred of monsters. It was most effective on mage-class monsters, capable of confounding their minds in a short period of time, compelling them to launch physical attacks. The Blood Mage Apprentices abandoned their long-range magical offense and charged at the Dawn Warrior, screaming like men possessed. The Blood Mage Servants nearby hesitated, then followed suit, charging at the Dawn Warrior. The other two Dawn Warriors each positioned themselves at one side of a stone pillar, apparently planning to split and conquer the horde. However, Song Jian quickly called out, Keep them grouped together. The Dawn warriors looked at each other, but obeyed Song Jians command, adjusting their formation. The change greatly increased their pressure as they now faced simultaneous assaults from three to four monsters at a time. Song Jian reached into his bag and threw a Weakness Potion at the group of monsters; With a bang, the potion exploded amongst the monsters, its impact staggered them and caused true damage of 30 points to appear above their heads. The resulting gray dust cloud enveloped the monsters, reducing their defenses by a whopping 35%. The Dawn Warriors, their swords now slicing through the trolls as if they had no armor, wore expressions of surprise and delight. Song Jian reached for his bag again to procure a Slow Medicine, but after a moment of hesitation, decided against it. Slow Medicine could only slow movement speed, which was not particularly useful in a battle scenario. The variant Slow Medicine, capable of slowing attack speed, was in limited supply and would be wasteful if used on minions. Song Jian called forth his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and performed the Broken Wing Dance. He charged towards the horde of monsters. Boom, boom, boom~ Several damage points, numbering in the hundreds, appeared above the monsters heads. Song Jian leapt high, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand swung in a wide arc. Three slender threads of Sword Qi materialized out of thin air, harshly lashing the monsters, splattering blood everywhere. Incredibly high damage stummed the three Dawn Warriors. Goddess above, how is this possible Originally, they thought that they were the main force, meant to protect Song Jian. Little did they expect that Song Jians single attack would outmatch their combined efforts. Spiritual Sword Control Technique, Sweeping Sword Style! Song Jian plunged into the fray, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword unleashing vivid, crimson threads of Sword Qi. Countless hundreds of damage points floated up from the monsters heads. In an instant, Song Jian drew the monsters hatred away from the three Dawn Warriors. Six monsters instantly circled Song Jian. Sword Finger! Whoosh~ A three-meter-long silver Sword Qi suddenly emerged, quickly circling around Song Jian. The six monsters howled, a bright crimson light blooming around their waists. One of the monsters was even cleaved in half by the Sword Qi, its body separated into two halves. Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: Chapter 375: Dragon Chapter 375: Chapter 375: Dragon Translator: 549690339 The already injured monsters became even more frenzied. If they were ordinary level 18 monsters, Song Jian would have killed them with a single set of sword moves. However, these monsters were elite level ones, and Song Jians sword moves couldnt kill them all at once. The injured monsters launched a crazy attack at Song Jian, who waved his long sword and used his Tai Chi Sword Skill to firmly protect himself. Dont just stand there and watch, help me! Seeing the three Dawn Warriors staring dumbfoundedly at the battle, Song Jian roared in irritation. All, what, oh, on it! As if awakened from a dream, the three Dawn Warriors swung their swords at the monsters. Originally thinking they could attract the monsters hatred, all the hatred was instead drawn to Song Jian as the battle unfolded. A faint Tai Chi shadow appeared in front of Song Jian, making the monsters attacks feel like hitting cotton. Song Jian only suffered 10% of the damage, and occasionally counterattacked the monsters assaults. Thump thump thump- A Blood Mage apprentice broke free from the forced damage state, waved his Bone Wand and released a Blood Magic Sphere, hitting the Tai Chi shadow in front of Song Jian, splattering blood everywhere. Suddenly, Song Jian extended and rotated his sword, absorbing the Blood Magic Sphere at the tip of his blade. With a gentle flick, the sphere struck the nearest Blood Mage apprentice. Boom! With a muffled sound, the Blood Magic Sphere knocked the apprentice away, causing over 300 damage to his Vitality Points. Face your punishment, monster! A Dawn Warrior screamed, leaping high and slashing his glowing sword at the flying mage apprentice. Crack- The mage apprentice was split in half, turning into a puddle of bloody-smelling flesh. Seeing another Blood Mage apprentice concentrating on a blood sphere, Song Jian fiercely slashed at it, sending a transparent Sword of Spirit over the apprentices head to stab at him. Puff- The transparent Sword of Spirit stabbed viciously into the apprentices brow, stirring his spiritual sea. The nearly formed blood sphere collapsed, spewing a mouthful of blood. The apprentice became weakened, his body collapsing to the ground, twitching continuously. Although his Vitality Points were still about a third left, he was clearly unable to fight for now. Broken Wing Dance! As the Tai Chi Sword Skills continuous effect disappeared, Song Jian switched to the Broken Wing Dance. A series of damage numbers floated above the monsters heads, with the final moves internal force sending the remaining monsters flying and floating. Cross Star Strangle! A Dawn Warrior shouted, and the other two quickly took positions, forming a Sword Formation. Bright silver light shone on all three of them. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- The figures of the three Dawn Warriors moved like lightning among the monsters before finally forming a huge silver cross. Boom! With a loud noise, the silver cross shattered, and the powerful force swept towards the monsters like a tornado. The injured monsters were powerless to resist, and their bodies were torn to pieces, thrown against the surrounding rocky walls. Whoosh- whoosh- whoosh- The three Dawn Warriors knelt on one knee, their faces covered in sweat, looking exhausted. Even their hands holding the swords were trembling. Song Jian looked at the three Dawn Warriors in surprise. The move they just used was terrifying. One monster had just over half its Vitality Points remaining, with nearly a thousand left, but it was instantly killed by the Cross Star Strangle without any resistance. Song Jian reevaluated the combat power of the three Dawn Warriors in his mind. This is a joint battle skill that requires at least three Dawn Warriors. We can only barely perform it. But the next time we use it, it will be an hour later, as this skill consumes too much, a Dawn Warrior said, looking weary. For the next fifteen minutes, our attributes will decrease by 30%, and Im afraid we wont be able to protect you! Sir Song Jian, shouldnt we rest for fifteen minutes before going deeper? All their attributes were reduced by 30%, and judging by their exhausted faces, they couldnt fight any further. Song Jian nodded and said, You guys rest here. Ill go ahead and check it out alone, and you can catch up when youre ready. Sir, thats too dangerous. Let us go with you, the older Dawn Warrior exclaimed, struggling to stand up. No need. You rest. This move consumes too much, so dont use it again without my permission, Song Jian said, shaking his head and holding the warriors shoulder. Rest up, I have other help. With that, Song Jian started summoning the Black Dragon hatchling. A deep dragon chant echoed through the cave as the Black Dragon hatchling emerged from the Magic Array, wearing silver armor and exuding an oppressive power beside the three Dawn Warriors. This, this is a dragon? Seeing the Black Dragon hatchling, the three Dawn Warriors couldnt help but grip their swords tighter, their faces filled with shock as they backed away. Scoffing at their reaction, the Black Dragon hatchling snorted, spewing a spray of sparks from its nostrils. Okay, this is my helper. You rest up and catch up later, Song Jian patted the Black Dragon hatchling and said with a smile. As Song Jian and the Black Dragon hatchling continued deeper into the Blood Demon Cave, the three Dawn Warriors stared in awe. Dragon Warrior, so Sir Song Jian is actually a Dragon Warrior! No, that Black Dragon is still in its juvenile state. It probably needs hundreds of years to reach maturity Dont forget, Sir Song Jian is a favored one! Ah, yes, favored ones cannot be measured by ordinary standards. Perhaps he will become a Dragon Warrior. He might even become a Dragon Knight. It would be great if he could follow the Goddess of Dawn. If he becomes a Knight of Dawn, he will certainly become a Dragon Knight in the future. Yes, Knight of Dawn Glory to the Goddess of Dawn might shine upon him Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Luring the Monster Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Luring the Monster Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian, alongside the Black Dragon cub, made his way deep into the Blood Demon Cave; The density of monsters in this dungeon was terrifying to behold. This was likely why every team that had ventured here had either been completely wiped out, or retreated empty-handed. Song Jian and the dragon found themselves in a narrow passage, wide enough only for two to walk abreast. The passage wound around for about ten meters, its walls an unsettling deep red, as if it was bleeding. At the end of the passage was a confined cave. A cluster of monsters sat around a fire, tearing into the corpse of a human, letting out low growls as they fought over their meal; Amongst the monsters, only two or three were Blood Mage attendants, the rest were all apprentices. Although the cave was small, it could barely accommodate a five-member team for combat, but that would mean taking on around seventeen or eighteen monsters at once. But if they used the passage where Song Jian was, only encountering one or two monsters at a time, then after the Blood attendants charged in, almost all the Blood Mage apprentices would be able to harm the Main Tank (MT) with ranged attacks from behind. This would put immense pressure on the MT, and any lapse could spell death, leading to total team annihilation; Song Jian frowned slightly, realizing that he himself would not stand a chance against an onslaught from a horde of monsters. Using the Black Dragon cub as a shield wouldnt work either, its size would obstruct him impeding him from unleashing his full strength. If they let the cub take the brunt of the attack, its death would be a matter of time. Should we hold our ground here, waiting for the Dawn Warriors to catch up and charge in together? Song Jian pondered, giving the situation further thought. The monsters in the cave continued to squabble over the human corpse, hastily grilling chunks of the body over the fire before consuming them bloodied. Then theyd return to scrapping over the remains. The human corpse was not enough to feed all the monsters. The three Blood Mage attendants were shoved aside in the struggle, left to lap up the spilt blood from the ground to sate their hunger. A smirk appeared on Song Jians face, and he pulled out another piece of grilled meat from his bag and tossed it in their direction. The meat landed within a few meters of the three Blood Mage attendants, attracting the attention of the one nearest to it. The attendant raised its head at the sound, wiped the blood from its lips, grabbed its Bone Wand, and looked toward the source of the noise. Soon, it noticed the piece of grilled meat on the ground. Its exotic fragrance was incredibly enticingit instantly dropped its guard. This smelled far better than the stench of rancid blood. The attendant quickly picked up the meat and shoved it into its mouth. The bursting flavors filled his taste buds. This was a completely different taste from the bloody meat they typically ate, it was so much better. The attendant gulped down the meat eagerly, scanning the surroundings in hopes of finding more. Sure enough, it spotted another piece lying at the entrance of the passage. It had lost all wariness by now, and hurried toward the entrance, grabbing the meat and stuffing it into its mouth; Again, it caught a whiff of the same irresistible smell from within the passage. With two pieces of such tasty meat already consumed, it became oblivious to everything, even dropping its wand, and ran empty-handed into the passage; Shortly after, sounds of terror filled the eerie passage. The screams of the attendant however, were all too common within the Blood Demon Cave and attracted no attention from the other monsters. After the swift slaying of the Blood attendant with the aid of the Black Dragon cub, Song Jian collected the loot it had dropped. A gem? I didnt expect the monsters here would drop gems as well! Looking at a yellow gem the size of a nail in his hand, Song Jian wore an expression of surprise. This was a yellow gem that could be embedded into equipment to increase defense. Besides the gem, the attendant had also dropped a pair of level fifteen blue boots. The attributes were ordinary, but they were worth a few thousand Doomsday Coins. Song Jian glanced at it briefly before placing it in his bag. Next, Song Jian repeated the same trick, using the grilled meat to lure the monsters out of the cave one by one, disposing of them in the passage. However, a minor problem arose when he tried luring the Blood Mage apprentices. Two of them discovered the grilled meat at the same time. It seemed that they understood what the meat was and started fighting over it. Reluctantly, Song Jian threw out another piece of grilled meat, slowly luring the two monsters into the passage. The narrow terrain was a nightmare for magic users. Even when confronted by two level eighteen elite monsters, Song Jian felt no pressure, easily disposing them; Just then, the Dawn Warriors had recovered from their weakened state. The sight of the monster corpses within the passage left them taken aback. They were surprised to find that Song Jian had managed to kill so many monsters single-handedly; My lord, please allow us to join the battle as well, one Dawn Warrior pleaded. For you to be battling at the front while we hide behind is a humiliation we cannot bear! Yes, my lord. Allow us to fight alongside you, the other two Dawn Warriors chorused. Song Jian nodded, There are only eight or nine Blood Mage apprentices left in the cave ahead. Lets go in and finish them off together! Yes, sir! The Dawn Warriors responded with vigor. Roar~ With a roar, the Black Dragon cub hurried into the cave. As it opened its mouth wide, a surge of Dragon Breath consumed the apprentices; Before they could react, the terrifying Dragon Might filled the cave. The Blood Mage apprentices, who were just starting to cast their spells, wore looks of terror. They screamed and ran about in panic. We are under the protection of the Goddess of Dawn! The three Dawn Warriors shouted and charged at the panicking apprentices armed with their swords; Being confronted up close by melee fighters was an absolute nightmare for mage types. Their incantations were continually disrupted, and the Black Dragons intimidating demeanor added further tension. Ill-timed interruptions by the dragon further instilled fear into the mages. The remaining Blood Mage apprentices had their hopes of casting a complete spell shattered; Soon, all the apprentices in the cave were wiped out, leaving only Song Jian, the Black Dragon cub, and the three Dawn Warriors, and a still blazing bonfire. Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Chapter 377: Bonfire Chapter 377: Chapter 377: Bonfire Translator: 549690339 | Phew, no wonder so many teams are stuck in this secret realm. The monsters inside are too hard to deal with. A Dawn Warrior took off his heavy helmet and sat on the ground. Although there were only seven or eight Blood Mage apprentices left in the cave, their attacks were still quite fierce. The heavy armor seemed to provide no defense against their painful attacks. The Vitality Points of the three Dawn Warriors were only half remaining. Song Jian was in a better state, with about two-thirds of his Vitality Points left. The Black Dragon whelp was attacked most frequently, and its Vitality Points had already dropped to less than half. After all, it was only a Level 15 Elite Level creature. Facing monsters more than three levels higher, it suffered from a natural level suppression, causing more damage. Lets take a break before we continue! Song Jian ordered. Without the addition of Vitality recovery speed, Song Jians recovery slowed down significantly, and he felt somewhat unaccustomed to it. The Level 18 Elite monsters not only dropped generous loot but also provided Song Jian with surprisingly large amounts of Experience Points. Killing only about twenty dungeon monsters had already increased his Experience Points by a small amount. He was now at Level 17 and 41%. It seemed that if they could clear this dungeon, reaching Level 18 would be no problem. This was much more efficient than leveling up by killing monsters in the wild, almost increasing the efficiency by several times. Huh, I feel like my recovery speed is much faster than usual? A Dawn Warrior said in surprise. Really? I feel like my strength is recovering faster than before too Sir, do you have this feeling too? Our Vitality Points, energy, and strength are all recovering at least 30% faster! The oldest Dawn Warrior said to Song Jian, his eyes full of confusion. Really? Song Jian frowned slightly, looking at his attribute interface. There was no sign of an accelerated recovery speed: I dont have that feeling Sir, please come here and feel it. The recovery speed is indeed much faster. A Dawn Warrior stood up and offered his seat. Song Jian nodded and took the spot. Whoosh~ A sudden breeze blew through the cave, causing the campfire beside Song Jian to flicker rapidly. Whats going on? Song Jian frowned, his gaze falling on the nearby campfire. Recovery Demon Flame: Level 1 Demon Flame. Effect: Within a 3-meter range, non-combat recovery speed is accelerated. Increases the success rate and recovery effects of crafting recovery potions. Level 1, Demon Flame? Theres actually a Demon Flame here? Song Jian widened his eyes in disbelief. However, as soon as he approached the campfire, the blazing flames seemed suppressed and weakened. It seemed that the Level 3 Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame, within Song Jian had a strong suppression effect on the Recovery Demon Flame. Damn, this is probably the biggest reward in Blood Demon Cave. However, I already possess one kind of Demon Flame. I wonder if I can accommodate a second one! Song Jian stared at the campfire, his eyebrows furrowed, and after some thought, he slowly extended his hand towards the fire. Crackle- Two sparks jumped from the campfire, and the flames retreated abruptly as if a small animal was afraid of and avoiding Song Jians touch. At that moment, black flames erupted from Song Jians outstretched hand, making a whooshing sound. The instant the black flames appeared, the entire campfire seemed to be extinguished. Only the fist-sized pale-white flame remained, hiding in the depths of the campfire, flickering continuously like a frightened child under the bed. Black flames began to slowly invade the campfire. In no time, the flames on the campfire rekindled, and a white stream of fire, like tentacles, spread out from the depths of the fire and entwined themselves around Song Jians extended arm. System: Level 3 Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame, begins to merge with Recovery Demon Flame, fusion progress 3%5% The black flames blazed in the campfire, raising the temperature in the cave by several degrees. The Dawn Warriors looked astonished and quickly moved back. Only the Black Dragon whelp seemed interested in the black flames. It approached and licked the flames with its tongue. Song Jian felt warmth within his body. It was much more comfortable than when he had merged with the Abyssal Flame. At that time, he felt like a piece of roasted meat, burning both inside and out. Now, it was like he had immersed himself in warm water, feeling very comfortable and drowsy. After an unknown amount of time, the warmth in Song Jians body disappeared. He opened his eyes to find that the milky-white flames were gone, replaced by a huge campfire with black flames. System: Level 3 Abyssal Flame has successfully merged. Your Fire Resistance has increased by 10 points, your Vitality Point recovery speed has permanently increased by 50%, and you have gained the Recovery Aura. Effect: For all teammates within a 5-meter range, Vitality Point recovery speed increases by 30%. Its a pity that its only a Level 1 Demon Flame. If it were of a higher level, the Abyssal Flame might have been able to level up! Song Jian thought to himself. The increase in fire resistance and Vitality Point recovery rate both strengthened Song Jian. This was even better than acquiring a new piece of equipment since this portion of his strength could be brought into the real world. The added Recovery Aura allowed the three Dawn Warriors to have a 30% increased Vitality recovery rate, whether in or out of combat. This significantly improved their safety and reduced the pressure of battling monsters. Lets continue! Song Jian stood up and led the way deeper into the Blood Demon Cave. The three Dawn Warriors glanced at the faint green aura beneath their feet, feeling the surging energy within their bodies. After exchanging a look, they followed closely behind Song Jian. Along the way, the cave tunnels were like a labyrinth, branching in all directions. The variety of monsters Song Jian and his party encountered also increased. In addition to Blood Mage attendants and apprentices, they faced Blood Demon Spiders, Blood Demon Hunting Dogs, Blood Witches, Blood Demon Warriors, and other creatures. The deeper they went into the Demon Cave, the more and stronger monsters they encountered. They had to carefully lure the monsters one by one to slowly kill them off. There were several times when they lured too many monsters. If Song Jian hadnt activated his Immortal Sword Body and firmly attracted the monsters hatred towards himself, they might have faced a total wipeout. However, despite the dangers, the rewards were plentiful. In addition to some gems and Level 15 green and blue equipment, they even obtained two Level 15 silver-quality items. One was cloth armor for a Mage, and the other was Mage shoes. Although Song Jian couldnt wear them, if he sold them at the auction house, they would be worth at least tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Soon, the group arrived at a massive cave. The cave was set up like a laboratory, with delicate instruments surrounding them. A middle-aged man wearing a red robe was dissecting a human corpse. The whole cave filled with a strong smell of blood. Be careful! This is a Level 20 Elite BOSS! A cautious look appeared in Song Jians eyes. The monster before him was the first BOSS he encountered in Blood Demon Cave. If they didnt kill him, they would not be able to move forward. Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Bloody Baron Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Bloody Baron Translator: 549690339 As he observed the level 20 Elite Boss in front of him, a solemn look crossed Song Jians eyes. On paper, this boss was tougher than any level 20 Elite Boss he had encountered before-it could even be deemed comparable to the Lord level bosses hed faced. Bloody Baron Gurman, a semi-demonic creature, Elite Level Boss, level 20, with 5000/5000 Vitality Points. Traits: Demonic Skin, Bloodthirsty. Skills: Blood explosion, Blood Tide, Plague of Blood, Fatal Strike; I recognize him C he used to be a Baron of the City of Hymns. It is said his whole family has been exterminated, and he disappeared. I never would have expected that hed become a fallen demonic creature! One of the Dawn Warriors, furrowing his eyebrows, whispered while staring at the Boss. Be careful, he was once a grand knight; his strength is nearly on par with the Knight of Dawn! If its only us three, we wont stand a chance Everyone be careful, and dodge his skills, Song Jian softly said, ready up, Im initiating the attack! Previously, it was the Dawn Warriors who initiated attacks on monsters. But due to Song Jians high damage output, he easily attracted the bosss hostility; hence, he took on the responsibility of initiating the attack. Furthermore, given the Boss current strength, it seemed likely that the Dawn Warriors would struggle to take it down; Earth Teeth Assault! A tusk-shaped Qi mass howled towards the Bloody Baron. With a boom, the Baron, who was standing by the experimental table, was pushed back two steps. Unintentionally, he slashed with his surgical knife, causing a sudden outpour of blood from the humanoid creature on the table; Damn it, you ruined my experiment! The Bloody Baron roared in anger, pulling out a spear from a nearby cabinet, then growled as he charged towards Song Jian; Dawn Charge! A Dawn Warrior yelled as he charged at the Bloody Baron, ruthlessly slashing at him with his longsword. Dawn Charge! The remaining Dawn Warriors also deployed the charge skill, pouncing towards the Bloody Baron; At this moment, the Bloody Barons hatred was firmly locked onto Song Jian. The continuous charges only made his body slightly sway, not impeding his aggression. His resistances are so high, we can only stun him for 0.3 seconds, exclaimed a Dawn Warrior. His defense is also incredibly high. The damage from Dawn Charge is only in the tens. Be careful! Another Dawn Warrior shouted with a warning. Seeing the Bloody Baron charge at him, Song Jian pulled out a bottle of Weakness Potion and violently tossed it at him; Next, he took out a bottle of Slow Medicine and threw it down at the Bloody Barons feet; Immediately, the Bloody Barons speed went down and even his act of waving the spear slowed considerably; Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, ruthlessly hacking away at the Bloody Baron; With a roar, the Black Dragon cub shot into the air. A massive dark purple fireball was released from its mouth, striking the Bloody Baron directly. -113, -135, -145- A series of damages over 100 points appeared above the Bloody Barons head; Blood Tide! Suddenly, a powerful energy surge emerged from the Bloody Baron. Waves of scarlet energy, with the Baron at the center, expanded outwards, enveloping Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors. Both the Dawn Warriors and Song Jian saw numbers indicating a dozen or so damage points quickly float above their heads, while the Bloody Barons Vitality Points were rapidly reclaiming; Get out of the skill range! Song Jian bellowed. He transformed into a silhouette, hastily retreating in the distance. The Dawn Warriors also ceased their attacks, rushing towards areas far away from the Bloody Baron; The range of the Bloody Barons skill was enormously wide, almost taking up half of the cave, ranged classes had an opportunity to escape, but it was hard for close combat classes to dodge this attack. Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors barely managed to escape. Their vitality had plummeted over 300 points, while the Bloody Barons vitality was instantly replenished by nearly 500 points. The Black Dragon hatchling was still persistently attacking as it wasn t enveloped by the Blood Tide due to being in the air; The Bloody Baron was immobilized after he cast the Blood Tide. Seeing the four melee professionals leave, the Bloody Baron halted the Blood Tide, brandished his spear blade and pointed towards Song Jian; A crimson beam of light shot towards Song Jians back instantly; Blood Explosion! The Bloody Baron growled, with a trace of black breath in his eyes, revealing a fierce expression on his face. Just as the crimson beam reached Song Jians back, a faint golden glow burst from the surface of his body. His running body was turned around by a mysterious force, and he swung his long sword harshly in front of him; Sacred Parry! Clang- With a muffled noise, the crimson beam of light was shattered by Song Jians sword. Then, an identical crimson beam erupted from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, directed at the Bloody Baron; Thud- This crimson beam pierced through the Bloody Barons heart, exploded out from his back. A damage of over 600 points sprang up from above the Bloody Barons head; How could this be The Bloody Baron was dumbstruck, his eyes fixed on Song Jian, filled with intense dread. Knight of Dawn, this is the skill of the Knight of Dawn one of the Dawn Warriors shouted, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Song Jian; Praise be to You, Goddess of Dawn, your exclusive knight has finally reappeared in the mortal world Three Dawn Warriors cried out in unison, their eyes filled with the adoration of fans for their idol as they looked at Song Jian. System: Dawn Warrior C Qis admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him; System: Dawn Warrior C Songs admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him; System: Dawn Warrior C Yas admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him; A series of system prompts suddenly made Song Jian feel like he was hit by a pie. He had recruited these three Dawn Warriors through his worshipful relationship with the Silver Moon Commerce, regardless of whether he could clear this instance, they needed to be returned in the end; But now there was an opportunity to recruit these three level twenty elite warriors to be his followers right before his eyes. What should Song Jian do? What else could he do but recruit! Recruit, recruit, recruit! With twenty years of single and quick hand speed, Song Jian rapidly chose to recruit the three; Respected Knight of Dawn, Im willing to become one of your followers! A Dawn Warrior knelt on one knee, giving a salute towards the direction where Song Jian was located; System: Congratulations, you have recruited Dawn Warrior C Ya as your follower; However, the remaining two Dawn Warriors hesitated and eventually rejected the recruitment; I m sorry, my lord, I have my own duties and cannot follow behind you! Im sorry, my lord, I still have things I care about in the Silver Moon Commerce, and I cant leave! The two followers showed their remorse, shaking their heads as they rejected the offer. Continue the attack! After Song Jian issued the order, he couldnt help but lift the corners of his mouth. Even if only one Dawn Warrior was willing to follow him, he had struck it rich! This was a level twenty elite follower, entirely different from ordinary NPCs! Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Chapter 379: Successful Recruitment Chapter 379: Chapter 379: Successful Recruitment Translator: 549690339 | Having recruited a Level 20 Elite Follower, Song Jian couldnt already be more satisfied. Praise be to you, Goddess of Dawn, I swear, Ill always follow devotedly behind your exclusive knight, never leaving or deserting! The Dawn Warrior, who had just become Song Jians follower, seemed inspired and yelled loudly, swinging his sword and rushing towards the Bloody Baron. Well, young fellow has quite the spirit! Song Jian revealed a smile. However, very quickly, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind. What did he say Knight of Dawn, Goddess of Dawns exclusive knight, he will always follow oh crap, Im not a Knight of Dawn, nor do I worship the Goddess of Dawn. I just unintentionally learned a sword technique that potentially belongs to a Knight of Dawn Will he stab me with his sword if he finds out that Im not a Knight of Dawn? Mom, Im scared! At this thought, Song Jian suddenly realized that this freshly recruited Dawn Warrior had become a hot potato. He should have known not to recruit him! Roar- The Bloody Baron swung his spear and pierced the chest of a Dawn Warrior, hoisting him into the air before ruthlessly throwing him to the side. Splat- The Dawn Warriors vitality points had instantly dropped to a precarious level, the glaringly red vitality point gauge only had a bit left. Oh crap, is he gonna die right after being recruited? Song Jian was shocked, hastily casting a Surgical Healing on the Dawn Warrior who was thrown by the BOSS. As it turned out, the one the BOSS had just attacked was the Dawn Warrior Song Jian had just recruited. After stuffing the Dawn Warrior, who was leaning against the rock wall, with a potion of beginners healing and several pieces of roast meat, and ordering him to rest, Song Jian drew his sword and rushed towards the Bloody Baron. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! Encircling the Bloody Baron in a flurry of sword slashes, Song Jian swiftly drew its attention, reducing the pressure on the remaining two Dawn Warriors. Song Jians previous Sacred Parry technique had the BOSS feeling wary. It looked at Song Jian, its gaze full of caution. However, the spear in its hand still contained lethal force, constantly emitting a piercing whistling sound as it jabbed at Song Jian. The BOSSS damage was high, each strike causing fifty to sixty points of damage to Song Jian. When Song Jians vitality points fell to less than half, he had no choice but to use Tai Chi Sword Skill to fend off the BOSSS attack. The two Dawn Warriors behind him were also constantly attacking, with damage numbers steadily floating up above the BOSSS head. Its vitality points were slowly declining, shortly falling below half. In reality, among the group, Song Jian had the most powerful attack, next was only the young Black Dragon, the three Dawn Warriors attack power could only be ranked at the end. Watching the two Dawn Warriors strenuously swinging their double-handed swords, Song Jian couldnt help but complain: Considering how low your damage is, you should have just taken up a shield as a tank. Arent you just bringing doom to us by insisting on using the double-handed sword in a retribution style! Damned reptile, get lost! The Bloody Baron suddenly brandished his spear, harshly smacking towards the Black Dragon whelp in mid-air. It turned out while Song Jian was using the Tai Chi Sword Skill, the Black Dragon whelp jacked away the BOSSS aggro. The flying Black Dragon whelp didnt expect the BOSS to suddenly attack it. In a moment of distraction, it was knocked down by the spear, hurling toward the rock wall nearby. Boom- The entire cave began to slightly tremble, the Black Dragon whelp fluttered its wings, straining to stand up from the ground, and let out a roar towards the Bloody Baron. Whack- The Black Dragon cubs wing suddenly swatted a test tube on a cabinet, throwing it towards the rock face, where it shattered into pieces. The Bloody Barons attack faltered as he glanced at the crushed test tube, his eyes reflecting distress akin to physical pain. Visibly falling back under the relentless attack, Song Jians eyes lit up, Hey, it seems like this BOSS really cares about its lab equipment could it be With this thought, Song Jian immediately commanded his recuperating follower, Go! Destroy the lab equipment around you as much as possible! Although the Dawn Warrior had been receiving Song Jians vitality recovery buff, and been using basic healing potions and roasted meat, the time was short. He had only managed to recover less than a third of his vitality and could not engage in combat. However, he was capable of causing some damage to the surroundings. The Dawn Warrior, C Ya stood up, swinging his longsword towards a nearby experimental cabinet. Bang, bang, bang- As the crashing sounds echoed, the Bloody Baron trembled. He wanted to rush towards the Dawn Warrior who was wreaking havoc but his hatred was firmly locked on Song Jian. He was constrained by the rules of the system and could only watch helplessly as his precious lab equipment was destroyed piece by piece. Roar, you all will pay! The Bloody Barons anger flared, but half his attention was distracted by the destructive Dawn Warrior. He was too flustered to focus on the battle, releasing his skills haphazardly. Each move was either a miss or terribly off-target, greatly alleviating the pressure on Song Jian and his group. When the Bloody Barons vitality dropped below 80%, he finally started unleashing his ultimate move, the Fatal Strike! The BOSS swung his spear, as a surge of red energy converged at its tip. With a forceful thrust, he slammed it into the ground. BOOM! With a deafening explosion, five red beams burst forth from where the spear touched the ground, shooting towards Song Jian, the Black Dragon cub, and the three Dawn Warriors. Swish- The speed of the red light was incredibly fast. Before he could react, a red streak flashed before Song Jians eyes, and a cool sensation spread across his chest. MISS A faint blue text floated above his head. The Black Dragon cub was also hit by a red beam, but a large MISS also floated above its head. Song Jian felt a shock in his heart and quickly turned his gaze to the follower who was in the process of destroying the lab. The follower had only managed to recover 34% of his vitality so far, he would undoubtedly be killed if hit by the fatal attack. Luckily, MISS also floated above his head. Just then, one of the Dawn Warriors groaned, as though hit by a mallet, his body flew backward. Above his head appeared a damage number in the high hundreds, and his vitality plummeted to a little above thirty. This move from the Bloody Baron could randomly damage one person in the field and was unaffected by hate value. Seeing that the Dawn Warrior busy destroying his lab equipment hadnt taken any damage, disappointment flashed in the eyes of the Bloody Baron. His attacks became more aggressive. Song Jians vitality was dropping fast. Seeing that the BOSS had less than 20% of his vitality left, Song Jian gritted his teeth, and activated his Immortal Sword Body. A pale golden light immediately enveloped him, like a golden armor encasing his body. Die! With a flick of his wrist, Song Jian thrust the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword at the Bloody Barons heart from an unexpected angle. Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword Translator: 549690339 | The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword pierced the bloody Barons heart, causing over three hundred critical damage points. The Baron swung his spear, swatting Song Jian away like a fly. Boom! A crimson wave of energy burst from the Bloody Barons body, knocking back the Dawn Warriors that had been chasing him, and then he charged towards Song Jian with large strides. Die, human! The Baron roared as he swung his spear, and a strong bloody aura burst from it, condensing into red lightning bolts that shot towards Song Jian. Boom, boom, boom~ The ground was struck with holes from the red lightning. Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and used his Tai Chi Sword Skill to block the lightning bolts. At this point, Song Jian looked very battered, his face pale, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and he used all his strength to fend off the crimson lightnings bombardment. The Bloody Barons attack lasted for only five seconds. The red lightning disappeared, and the Bloody Barons speed suddenly increased. He raised his spear and viciously slammed it down on Song Jians head. Clang! With a faint sound, Song Jians Follower overturned a cabinet, spilling all the dishes inside, which broke all over the floor. The Bloody Barons body suddenly trembled, and his strike also experienced a brief delay. Song Jian took the opportunity to roll out of the attack range and used Sword Shadow Step to escape to a distance. At this point, he only had a little over four hundred Vitality Points remaining, barely enough to withstand two or three more attacks from the Bloody Baron. The Black Dragon hatchling and a Dawn Warrior continuously attacked the Bloody Baron from behind, causing his Vitality Points to drop rapidly. However, the Barons hatred was firmly locked on Song Jian, vowing not to rest until he killed him. Thud! Another Slow Medicine vial smashed at the Barons feet. Song Jian looked back and cast the Hearts Eye skill. A crimson cross constantly scanned the Bloody Barons body, finally stopping at his right shoulder. Song Jian suddenly stopped and held his longsword horizontally across his chest, striking the pose of Sacred Parry. Seeing Song Jian stop, the Bloody Baron roared and swung his spear downward with a flash of red energy that formed a thick blade edge. Clang! The spear and the longsword collided, and Song Jian was thrown into the air by the intense force. He did a backflip and landed steadily. The Bloody Barons powerful strike was completely counteracted, leaving him exposed, his spear almost flying out of his hands while he staggered back. Song Jian leaped forward, aiming his longsword at the Bloody Barons right side and slashing down fiercely. Light Strike! A brilliant golden light burst from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime. Admiration filled the eyes of the three Dawn Warriors, as the Light Strike was also a skill of the Knight of Dawn. This made Song Jians newly recruited Follower even more certain of his identity as a Knight of Dawn. Boom! The Blood Knight had just stabilized himself when he felt a deadly threat rushing towards him. The intense golden light made it impossible for him to open his eyes, and he could only squint ahead. In a golden light, a figure holding a dark red long sword pounced on it. There was no time to react as the sword emitting golden light fiercely chopped down on its right shoulder. Crack, crack- The sound of bones breaking could be heard as a damage value of over a thousand floated above the Bloody Barons head, completely depleting its remaining Vitality Points. In an instant, the momentum on the Bloody Barons body dissipated, like an old man in the twilight years, its body wobbling as it took two steps back. Salena, I havent resurrected you yet. I The Bloody Barons eyes showed a bewildered look, the black aura in its eye sockets growing thicker and its entire body enveloped in the black aura, as if it were burning. Boom, the Bloody Baron, enveloped in a thick black aura, collapsed with a thud, and a dazzling pile of items burst out. Big loot! Great, haha, my lucks not bad! Song Jians eyes were almost squinting. This time, more than ten items dropped, which had never happened before from a BOSS drop. Just as Song Jian was counting the loot, the faces of the five trolls at the entrance suddenly changed. They saw that the blood light on the door of the Blood Demon Cave, which originally was very thick, suddenly weakened a lot, turning pale red and losing its brilliance. Duo Sa, whats going on?! A trolls face showed a terrified expression as it pointed at the entrance of the instance and roared. Is this the work of those people who just entered? Im going to tear them apart! Roar! A troll swung its club in anger, unable to vent its rage, smashing a huge rock, more than one person tall, into pieces with a bang. Damn it, those humans have already killed one of the guardians in the Demon Cave. If they kill the final guardian and get the Book of the Abyss, this instance will disappear! Duo Sas face twisted, his right fist clenching tightly, his shaking arm trembling. He regretted being just a few minutes late. If they had been a bit faster, they certainly could have entered the secret realm before those humans. Duo Sa, do you think those humans will get the Book of the Abyss? a troll hesitated. Impossible! Duo Sa roared, Guarding the Book of the Abyss is a powerful being with the bloodline of an Abyss demon. He will definitely kill all the intruders! Duo Sa, dont worry too much. Even if they get the Book of the Abyss, as long as we guard this place, we can still snatch it from them when they come out! a troll said gravely. Yes, snatch it from them, the Abyss Demon Lord is watching us! Despite their anxiety, with five trolls present, Song Jian calmly checked the loot attributes. Two Dawn Warriors nearly died and were now sitting on the ground, regaining Vitality Points by eating grilled meat. With a grin, Song Jian looked at the dropped items in his inventory, pleased at his loot. This time there were a total of twelve weapons and equipment, which could be considered luxurious. Additionally, there were quite a few Grade 1 gems and precious materials. Out of the twelve equipment pieces, the lowest quality were four Level 15 blue-grade equipment: Druid gloves, Mage hat and leggings, and Summoner shoulder pads. Among the remaining weapons and equipment, there were four green and three blue Level 20 pieces. The best was a silver-grade Level 20 weapon, the Blood Beheading Greatsword. Blood Beheading Greatsword (Silver), Weapon, Double-handed Sword, Equipment Level 20, Attack80-95, Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Crush +2, Special Effect: Blood Suck (Passive) C 15% of the attack damage is converted into Vitality Points for the attacker; Durability: 120/120, Equipment Requirement: Warrior Class; Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Chapter 381: The Demon Knight Chapter 381: Chapter 381: The Demon Knight Translator: 549690339 | This silver-quality double-handed sword evoked looks of envy in the eyes of the three Dawn Warriors, who were all still dressed in level 20 white-quality gear. Song Jian thought for a moment, then directly handed the long sword to the newly recruited follower. He then sorted through the loot, picked out a few pieces of level 20 blue-green gear, and handed it over to Dawn Warrior C Ya. Thankyou, my lord, I swear Ill followyou unto death! Da? Warrior-Ya, emotion written all over his face, knelt on one knee and bowed to Song Jian. After changing into his new gear, Yas combat power had increased two or threefold. The Blood Beheading Greatsword he held incited envy in the other two Da? Warriors. Once everyones vitality points had fully recovered, Song Jian rose to his feet: Continue! The group followed the cave passage and moved on. On their journey, Ya was always at the very front, opposing all the minor creatures single-handedly, making the path afterward much easier. If it werent for the ten-year contract I signed with Silver Moon Commerce, I d want to follow this man too! a Dawn Warrior, enviously watching Ya, murmured quietly. After killing the Bloody Baron, Song Jian gained a great deal of combat experience. On the later journey, he killed over a dozen small creatures. A golden light burst from his body, and his level rose to 19. Song Jian used the additional skill point he gained to upgrade his Rapid Sword skill, extending its duration by two seconds from six to eight. After more than two hours, the group finally reached the deepest part of the Blood Demon Cave. It looked like a ruined great hall. Half of it had collapsed, with large chunks of rubble piled up. At the rear of the hall was something like a volcano spouting hot red blood, splashing around like magma. In front of this blood volcano was a seven to eight meters high throne, entirely made of black crystals, glistening under the light of the blood. A demon knight with horns on his head sat on the throne. As they entered the hall, the atmosphere changed as if an invisible force was binding them. Even the air became heavy. The three Da? Warriors looked at the throne with somber expressions and a look of despair in their eyes. How could this be, a real demon knight is guarding the Book of the Abyss? Three bosses? Song Jian was stunned, his face full of disbelief. So many bosses, no wonder no team has ever cleared the Blood Demon Cave so far At this point, two three-headed hellhounds lay at the feet of the demon knights throne. Each of their massive heads raised, riveted on Song Jians party, revealing monstrous expressions. If it were only one Demon Knight, Song Jian might have put up a fight, but the three bosses they faced now were something they couldnt handle. They didnt even have the courage to give it a try. Isnt this quest difficulty a bit too high? Is the Book of the Abyss really a task I can accomplish at this stage? Song Jian couldnt help but wonder. LV25 Abyss Demon Knight Kulun, Lord Level, Vitality Points: 8000/8000, Characteristics: Demonic Body, Super Damage, Skills: Demon Summoning, Hell Strike, Abyss Instant Slash. LV20 Three-Headed Hellhound, Elite Level, Vitality Points: 4200/4200, Characteristics: Demonic Creature, Super Sharp, Skills: Evil Breath, Dead Light Eye, Bite Assault. A level 25 Lord Level boss and two 20 Level Elite bosses C even if Song Jian were to ascend to level 20, he wouldnt stand a chance against them. Even with the addition of three Dawn Warriors and a Black Dragon Hatchling, theres no way they could defeat them. The Black Dragon cub sniffed out the scent of the demon, it became eager, let out a roar at the three bosses; two Hellhounds slowly stood up, fixing their eyes on the Black Dragon cub, they matched it in defiance and let out terrifying howls; The three Dawn Warriors stayed restrained, looking over at Song Jian, waiting for his command; Priest Cecilia would never give me a task that I cant accomplish. We will definitely kill these three bosses and obtain the Book of the Abyss! Song Jian said firmly. Asya, you go try out the damage on the demon knight, I will command the Black Dragon cub to attract the attention of the two Hellhounds. Song Jian turned to the remaining two dawn warriors saying: You assist with attacking from the side, if you notice something amiss, retreat immediately. Asya had changed into a new set of gear, Song Jian estimated that they should be able to resist attacks from the Abyss Demon Knight, but the other two Dawn Warriors might be knocked away as soon as they come into contact with the Demon Knight. Yes, Master! Asya yelled, The Goddess of Dawn is protecting me! Da? Charge! A glorious white light bloomed under Asyas feet, and as quick as an arrow, she charged at the demon knight; The Black Dragon cub let out a roar at the two Hellhounds, spouting hot Dragon Breath, rushing towards the two Hellhounds; The Goddess of Da? protects us! The two Dawn Warriors exchanged a glance, their faces filled with determination, and with a low growl, they also charged at the demon knight together; -58 -57 -55 Indeed, the power of a level 20 silver-grade Blood Beheading Greatsword was extraordinary, cutting down on the Demon Knight, even a common attack could cause over fifty damage. However, the other two Dawn Warriors, could only inflict about a dozen damage on the BOSS, sometimes, they could only cause single digit damage; Vermin! The Demon Knight gave a disdainful growl, randomly drew a halberd from beside his throne and fiercely stabbed it toward Asya; A sharp sound tearing through the air suddenly echoed, it almost pierced the Da? Warriors eardrums, all three showed pained expressions on their faces. Thud- The halberd cruelly pierced Asyas chest, instantly causing over five hundred damage, this attack made Asya, with only eight hundred Vitality Points, feel a wave of fear, this was her first time being so close to death; Why is the damage so high? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, this was just a casual strike from the BOSS, if their opponent used a skill, wouldnt that instantly wipe out Asya? The assisting Da? Warriors faces also revealed surprise, Asyas gear was much better than theirs, if they were the target of this attack, theyd probably be beaten to near death; We cant defeat it! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and after some hesitation, he jumped in, preparing to take Asyas place. Retreat, retreat, we cant win! Song Jian was anxious but at that moment, a milky white beam of light fell from the sky, enveloping Asya, her Vitality Points, which had already lost two-thirds, instantly filled up, and a thin light curtain appeared on the surface of Asyas body. The curtain kept circulating, sparkling with milky white light. Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Chapter 382 Cecilia Chapter 382: Chapter 382 Cecilia Translator: 549690339 | The sudden turn of events left Song Jian somewhat surprised. He turned to look and a figure emerged from the passage outside the main hall. Priest Cecilia! A faint glow enveloped her as she continually waved her magic staff. Rays of light descended from the sky, falling upon Song Jian, the three Dawn Warriors, and the Black Dragon hatchling. Cecilia, why did you come? Song Jian asked excitedly. Guided by God, Cecilia replied with a smile. Song Jian noticed a new status effect in his status bar: Recover 15 Vitality Points every second, lasting 30 minutes. Flap-flap-flap ~ Cecilias codex in the left hand flipped pages on its own without any wind. As Cecilia chanted divine incantations and pointed at everyone, they were immediately shrouded in a milky-white glow. Divine Protection! Defense increased by 2000, damage from enemies reduced by 30%; Another powerful supportive effect. Song Jians face lit up with joy. With Cecilias assistance, beating the three bosses ahead suddenly seemed possible! Cecilia, this isnt the Dawn Divine Palace! The Abyss Demon Knight sneered, swinging his lance at the Dawn Warrior Ya with savage force. A dark demonic aura surged from the lance, and his eyes glowed with murderous intent. Move out of the way! Song Jian roared, rushing forward to stand in Yas place. Golden light radiated from his body as he assumed a strange stance with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Whoosh ~ The air within a three-meter radius seemed to be violently compressed. Song Jian felt a strong wind blowing in his face, making it hard to breathe. It felt as though countless sharp blades were stabbing into his body, and his protective armor seemed to lose its effect all of a sudden. Clang- A dull collision echoed in everyones ears. Initially, the sound was muffled, but it soon grew louder and more resonant. Finally, the sound reverberated throughout the temple, crashing against everyone like a tsunami wave after wave. Sacred Parry! Song Jian felt a huge force driving him backward. He was like a small stone being hurled into the air, smashing harshly against the temple wall. He then fell down from the wall. A damage indicator showing over nine hundred points popped up above the Demon Knights head. The searing pain caused the Demon Knight to growl in agony. Kulun, youve been away from the Dawn Divine Palace for too long. Youve even forgotten the signature move of the Dawn Knights. Cecilia revealed a mocking smile. She waved her right hand, and a ray of divine light fell upon Song Jian. With the super supportive Cecilia on their side, Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors were brimming with confidence. They charged fearlessly towards the Demon Knight Kulun. -12 -14 -18 -59 Broken Wing Dance! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Light Strike! With a Sword Shadow Step, Song Jian flashed behind the demonic knight, and unleashed a series of sword techniques at the BOSS, the Light Strike in particular inflicted double the damage on the demonic knight, Kulun. The initial damage of over six hundred points, but now reached one thousand two hundred points, immediately directing the knights attention towards him. Light Strike is a holy attack, specifically effective against demonic knights. Seeing Song Jian using Light Strike, Cecilias eyes twinkled, and an enchanting smile appeared on her face. Knight of Dawn, you damned guy! The demonic knight Kulun directly gave up on the Dawn Warriors and pivoted, swinging his halberd violently towards Song Jian. Even with Cecilia performing healing magic from behind, Song Jian dared not take a direct hit from the demonic knight and swiftly maneuvered to evade. With a boom, the ground split, creating a rift over three meters long from which hot, red blood, like lava, spurted out. Wielding his halberd, demonic knight Kulun, steady yet agile, resembled a mighty dragon. Despite being surrounded, he didnt seem pressured. Each of his techniques grew stronger. If it wasnt for Cecilia continually casting her healing spells from behind, the four of them, including Song Jian, would have been killed by the demonic knight. Song Jian observed that although the knights hostility was directed towards him, each of his attacks had a splashing effect, also causing damage to the three Dawn Warriors nearby. Even a basic attack could inflict two to three hundred points of damage on the surroundings. Moreover, as the Demonic Knight Kuluns Vitality Points could continue to decrease, its attack grew stronger. The initial basic attacks that caused two to three hundred points of damage now caused four to five hundred points. Despite Cecilias healing, the three Dawn Warriors felt restrained and dared not plunge straight into the fight. Boom! With a devastating sweep, the demonic knight sent a Dawn Warrior flying, dealing over seven hundred points of damage, sending him into a critical state. Cecilia quickly cast a healing spell, reviving him. Master, its attack is getting more fierce. We are struggling to resist! A warrior cried out. Hold on, it wont last much longer! Song Jian roared. Just then, a dragons roar echoed from the sky. Song Jian, startled, looked up only to see the half-blooded Black Dragon hatchling with a three-headed hellhound in its mouth, suspended in mid-air. The hellhound seemed to have lost all its strength, hanging limply. Despite being battered, the hatchling held its head high, proudly slamming the hellhound onto the ground. Good job! Song Jian couldnt help but cheer. Although the black dragon hatchling was only a level fifteen elite, it was able to kill one of the two level twenty elite BOSS, demonstrating its place at the top of the food chain. This also had a lot to do with Cecilias constant healing. Without the support of Cecilia Priest, the black dragon hatchling would not be a match for the two hellhounds. Damn it, reptile, Ill tear you apart and cast you into the abyss. Your soul will wail in agony for ten thousand years under the flames of the abyss! The demonic knight Kulun roared as he saw the falling body of the three-headed hellhound. Swinging his halberd, he struck the ground. Boom! An intense force burst from the ground, blasting everyone who was attacking him a dozen meters away. The demonic knight chanted a spell, slowly raising his left hand. Behind him, the volcano of blood erupted, the hot blood wave rising tens of meters high. A codex emitting a dark aura slowly ascended from the volcano opening. Come forth, my warriors, shred my enemies before my eyes! The demonic knights eyes radiated crimson as a ball of hot flames emerged from the Book of the Abyss and fell in front of him. A huge black bronze gate became clearer and clearer as it was engulfed in burning black flames, becoming larger and larger. Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Chapter 383: Magic Flame Upgrade Chapter 383: Chapter 383: Magic Flame Upgrade Translator: 549690339 | Damn it, its summoning the Abyssal Gate! Stop it! Cecilias face changed drastically, and she quickly shouted. Soon, a five to six-meter tall bronze gate, emitting a dark aura, stood in front of everyone. On the surface of the gate was a carved relief of a demon skull; At this moment, the demon skull on the gate began to slowly open its eyes, and as the black flames on the surface of the gate burned fiercely, the gate also began to open slowly; This is the Abyssal Flame? Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. Its important to know that he had merged with the Abyssal Flame, and it burned inside his body. At this moment, as the Abyssal Gate slowly opened, a wave of demonic roars and howls came from behind the gate. Shadows loomed, as if a demon army was waiting behind the door; Whoosh ~ Just then, Song Jians body surface suddenly burst into a black flame, identical to the black flame in front of the demon knight. In the center of the black flame, there was also a faint outline of a bronze gate; How could this be Demon Knight Kulun revealed a surprised expression in his eyes. The Abyssal Flame is a unique Magic Flame from the Abyss, only found in the Abyss and only controlled by an Abyssal Lord level powerhouse that rules over a region; It was through the Book of the Abyss that Demon Knight Kulun could control the Abyssal Flame and open the Abyssal Gate to summon demon warriors; But the human in front of them was clearly not an Abyssal creature. Why did he also possess the Abyssal Flame, and it seemed that he could control it completely; The appearance of the two Abyssal Flames instantly surged, seemingly competing to prove who was stronger; The Abyssal Gate, which was already half-open, began to close slowly. This ball of Abyssal Flame had to use all its power to fight against the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body, and it could not continue to open the Abyssal Gate. The Demon Knights trump card was accidentally destroyed by Song Jian. Even Cecilia did not expect this scene to happen; The Abyssal Flame in front of the Demon Knight was raging, and in a short time, it had pushed down the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body. Originally rising two to three meters high, the flame had now been pushed to less than a foot away from Song Jians body surface; At this sight, the Demon Knights face revealed a ferocious smile, it seemed that the Abyssal Flame of the other party was still very weak and no match for the Abyssal Flame contained in the Book of the Abyss; Song Jian also felt a heavy pressure rushing towards him, as if carrying a mountain on his body, and this mountain was getting heavier and heavier. The Abyssal Flame within him was struggling, trying to counter the enemy, but was repeatedly suppressed once again; Creak creak~ Song Jian felt his Vitality Points were continuously dropping, and his whole bodys blood turned into fuel to support the confrontation of the Abyssal Flames. Checking his attributes, Song Jian couldnt help but curse, Fog grass.. His previous feeling was not an illusion, and his Vitality Points were really decreasing. From losing one Vitality Point per second, the loss increased to two, three, four, The Demon Knight seemed to have noticed Song Jians situation too, and started laughing out loud, with a delighted expression on his face. I didnt expect you to have already merged with the Abyssal Flame. It being suppressed is equivalent to you being suppressed. Its currently using your Vitality Points as fuel and will soon be consuming your flesh, bones, meridians, even your entire body, all of it will become its fuel. In the end, your spirit and even your soul will be burned clean! Hahaha, this is the most painful death. In the Abyss, only those who have betrayed the Abyss, the traitors, will face such an outcome! Cecilia was also looking at Song Jian with an anxious expression, continuously casting healing spells on him. However, Song Jians lost Vitality Points kept increasing, ten points, twenty points, thirty points, The Abyssal Flame absorbed more and more Vitality Points, but there was no sign of victory. The Abyssal Flame on the opposite side was too powerful, and it even had a hidden suction force, which seemed to want to absorb the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body and merge it with the other partys flame; The Book of the Abyss on the volcanos crater was also emitting light, supporting the Abyssal Flames suppression of Song Jian from behind; I cant lose, I cant lose! Song Jians whole body was tense, using every trick he knew, as if he was really fighting against a mountain! He fought against the flames in front of the Demon Knight together with the Abyssal Flame. Song Jian felt his whole body immersed in flames, every cell in his body was burning, even his soul emitted a searing taste; Hum~ With a soft sound, eight or nine fist-sized black flames appeared beside Song Jian. They integrated one after another into Song Jians body, merging with the Abyssal Flame on his bodys surface; Whoosh- The Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body suddenly surged, instantly suppressing the black flames in front of the Demon Knight. How is this possible! How could this happen! The Demon Knight was suddenly thrown into confusion, unable to understand how the Abyssal Flame within Song Jians body could be so powerful. What just happened with those few balls of fire? Why did they suddenly appear and merge directly with the other partys flame? This this is simply What happened just now had completely overturned the Demon Knights previous experience. It was known that Abyssal Flames repelled each other; once two balls of Abyssal Flame encountered each other, either one would suppress and absorb the other to strengthen itself, or it would be absorbed by the other party to strengthen them; Automatic fusion was absolutely impossible, but those eight or nine black flames had directly merged together; Its impossible, unless, unless those eight or nine black flames separated from his body A thought suddenly struck the Demon Knights mind. At this time, the black flames that once burned fiercely in the forging room of Starfire Shop suddenly extinguished, shocking all the Life Profession players crafting items inside, and this crafting attempt naturally ended in failure; After merging with the previously separated flames, the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body was instantly at an absolute advantage, completely suppressing the black flame in front of the Demon Knight. What panicked the Demon Knight even more was that the black flame in front of him was slowly approaching Song Jian, just like prey being gradually dragged into a hunters cave. No, this cant continue! The Demon Knight clenched his teeth, grabbed his long halberd, and prepared to charge towards Song Jian; At that moment, with a boom, the black flame finally couldnt resist any longer, and was absorbed by the Abyssal Flame inside Song Jians body. For a time, Song Jian seemed to be completely enshrouded in the black flame, which even condensed into a black armor on the surface of his body, firmly protecting him inside. At that moment, a system prompt suddenly appeared in front of Song Jians eyes; System: Congratulations, your Third-tier Demon Flame Abyssal Flame has been promoted to the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame Abyssal Raging Flame; Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Passing Through Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Passing Through Translator: 549690339 | Ive leveled up? Just like that Ive leveled up? Song Jian felt a bit surprised. He had hoped that the Abyssal Flame would level up after he absorbed the recovery flame before, but it had only enhanced his attributes. Unexpectedly, after suppressing another group of Abyssal Flame, he directly leveled up, becoming a Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, the Abyssal Raging Flame. Abyssal Raging Flame (Fourth-tier Demonic Flame): Damage increases by 100, ice resistance increases by 50 points, fire resistance increases by 50 points, the damage received from water-based magic is weakened by 50%, the damage received from fire-based magic is reduced by 50%; Feature: Can condense Abyssal Flame Armor, defense increases by 200 points, resistance increases by 150 points, attackers suffer a 150% fire damage rebound; Because of the Eye of the Fire God ring, Song Jian was already able to reflect 30% of melee damage. Now that he has condensed into a Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, the rebound effect has further increased significantly. Song Jian even suspected that if he stood in the crowd of monsters without taking any action, the rebound damage alone might be enough to wipe them all out. Damn, impossible, you actually stole the power of the Book of Abyss! The Demon Knight swung his long spear, smashing it hard on Song Jians shoulder, but was immediately repelled by the bounce from the Abyssal Flame Armor. Looking at Song Jian, his eyes were filled with a look of shock. Even Cecilias gaze at Song Jian was filled with surprise. But looking at the black flames burning on Song Jians body, a touch of worry flashed in Cecilias eyes. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian brandished the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the Demon Knight. With the black flames burning on him, Song Jian looked even more like a Demon Knight than Kulun. His longsword had also become sharper. After the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame increased Song Jians damage by a hundred points, even a simple strike could cause more than two hundred points of damage to the Demon Knight. If skill bonuses were added, a set of skills could even deal close to five hundred points of damage to the Demon Knight; Boom Boom Boom- The Demon Knight was forced to continuously retreat just by Song Jian, completely suppressed and unable to fight back. This scene left the three Dawn Warriors dumbfounded. They knew that before this, the Demon Knight was dominating, and if it wasnt for Cecilia providing continuous healing from behind, the four of them would have already been done for. The Demon Knight was aggrieved. He dealt a hundred points of damage to Song Jian, but in turn he received nearly a hundred and eighty points of damage. Even if his vitality was high, he couldnt handle this! Die! Song Jian, covered in black flames, appeared as if a god descended. As soon as the cooldown on Light Strike ended, he immediately executed it. He, shrouded in black flames, swung his long sword and condensed a golden Sword Qi that was more than a meter long, and fiercely slashed at the Demon Knight; With a thunderous boom, the Demon Knight was slashed in the chest by the substantial golden Sword Qi. His body flew backward and smashed into a stone pillar, shattering it, then flew another ten plus meters. The armor on his chest was completely broken, exposing his scale-like demon skin. The wound on his chest almost cut open his ribcage, you could even see his beating heart. This strike put the Demon Knight directly into a near-death state, making it extremely difficult for him to even get up. Impossible, how could this be The Demon Knights eyes were filled with terror. He struggled to get up, leaning on his long spear, staring at Song Jian with a ferocious look on his face. Looking at Song Jian covered in black flames, a strange smile suddenly appeared on the Demon Knights face, he murmured softly: When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you Boom! A loud noise, the Demon Knights body suddenly exploded, turning into countless fragments floating in the air, then all ignited, like a swarm of black butterflies fluttering in the sky; The moment the Demon Knight Kulun died, the three Hellhounds that were originally fighting desperately with the Black Dragon whelps suddenly let out a scream, and their bodies also began to burn. In a short while, they turned into ashes, sprinkling down from the sky. System: You have killed the final BOSS of Blood Demon Cave C Demon Knight Kulun, your actions have drawn the attention of the Abyssal Clan; System: You have cleared a unique instance, Blood Demon Cave, and gained 100,000 battle experience; System: You have cleared a unique instance, Blood Demon Cave. Your name will spread throughout the City of Hymns. Your reputation in the City of Hymns increased by 50 points; In the Sun Fire Business Association, several managers were sitting around a conference table, their expressions solemn. Silver Moon Commerce has really gone too far this time. Zone B has always been our territory, they seem to be trying to provoke a war! We were close to driving out that yes, the Starfire Shop this time, but against all odds it has revived, causing a thorn in our side in Zone B! I heard that Starfire Shop has been sold to a god-favored one, but this person has also joined Silver Moon Commerce. It seems like theyre planning to use this shop as a springboard to expand their influence in Zone B! Investigate this god-favored one. Hmph, Im going to show him what happens when you cross the Sun Fire Business Association! Sir, the owner of the Starfire Shop is called Song Jian, he has never been seen in the City of Hymns before Hmph, Song Jian, Makara, find some experts tomorrow. I dont want to see this guy in the City of Hymns anymore! Yes, sir, I think we can Just as they were discussing how to deal with Song Jian, a system broadcast rang throughout the City of Hymns: City of Hymns System Region Announcement: Congratulations to Song Jian for being the first to clear the unique secret realm, the Blood Demon Cave! Reward this player with 100,000 combat experience points and 50 prestige points in the City of Hymns! The secret realm of the Blood Demon Cave will now be converted into a regular secret realm. Its difficulty will be greatly reduced to simple, ordinary, difficult, and real. All teams are welcome to challenge it! This system announcement was sent out three times in a row. The people discussing in the Sun Fire Business Association were taken aback and fell into a brief moment of embarrassment; Sir, do, do we still proceed with A manager next to him cautiously wiped his sweat and asked in a low voice. Proceed with what? He alone has overcome a secret realm that hasnt been conquered in the City of Hymns for a long time. Who dares to mess with him now? Unless you can find a Tier One Combat Power expert, anyone below Tier One wont be a match for him, hmph! There are Tier One Combat Power experts in the City of Hymns The cost is too high! After a sigh, the scene fell into a silent and awkward atmosphere. The entire City of Hymns was bubbling after hearing the system announcement. The Blood Demon Cave was one of the taboo secret realms of the City of Hymns. It was out in the open without any restrictions to enter, yet till now, no one had managed to conquer it. For a while, the entire City of Hymns was discussing the name Song Jian, while Song Jian himself was happily picking up the items dropped by the demon knights. Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Return to the Manor Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Return to the Manor Translator: 549690339 | After killing the Demon Knight Kulun, Song Jians experience points skyrocketed massively. Coupled with the hundred-thousand battle experience gained from clearing the dungeon, Song Jian, whose experience bar had just levelled up to nineteen, leapfrogged to the position above half, reaching 19.78%. This was equivalent to the experience that Song Jian could gain from five or six days and nights of non-stop monster hunting. Besides gaining abundant experience, the loot dropped by the Demon Knight Kulun also amounted to eighteen pieces. Among them, twelve pieces were weaponry and equipment. The remaining included a blueprint for weaponry forging, a tailor design diagram, a magic inscription drawing, two tier-2 gems, and a piece of precious forging material, the Abyssal Demon Crystal. After the death of Demon Knight Kulun, the Book of the Abyss was naturally collected by Priest Cecilia to eliminate the Abyss Demon that was sealed. Song Jian began to sort through the loot. Among the equipment dropped, three pieces had a silver-quality property. The Abyssal Demon Helmet, a leather hat, was silver, equipment level 20, providing +38 Defence, +29 Resistance, +10% Total Defence, and +10 Fire Resistance. Special effect 1: Dark Vision (Passive), allowing the user to see clearly within a thirty-meter radius in dim or no-light conditions. Special effect 2: Abyss Demon Breath (Passive), the user gains the protection of Abyss Demon Breath, reducing all damage by 20%, and the probability of being critically hit is reduced by 30%. Equipment requirement: 18 Level; Can it be taken out of the game: No. This silver-quality hat was much better than the Scorpion Beast Helmet that Song Jian was currently wearing. Ever since the Scorpion Beast Helmet was damaged by an enemy, the chance of triggering the Desert Scorpion Soul seemed to have decreased a lot. Sometimes, even after several battles in succession, it wouldnt trigger even once. The most important feature of the Scorpion Beast Helmet was the triggering of the Desert Scorpion Soul to assist in battle. Without this feature, the value of this helmet was at most equivalent to a green-quality helmet of the same level. Now that he had a better silver-quality hat, naturally, he would replace it immediately. The remaining two silver-quality items were also level twenty equipment, but one was a pair of gloves for summoners and the other was a chest armour for hunters. Besides these three silver-quality items, the rest were all level twenty blue and green equipment. Song Jian glanced at them, and as there was none that he could use, he tossed all of them into his inventory. The remaining blueprint was for a halberd. Furthermore, this halberd had a 10% chance of being forged into a golden-quality weapon, a 70% chance of being a silver-quality weapon, and a 20% chance of being a blue-quality weapon. This harvest, its really not small! Looking at the loot in his inventory, Song Jians face revealed an excited smile. Priest Cecilia, having obtained the Book of Abyss, directly opened up a Teleportation Gate. Song Jian placed the Black Dragon whelp into Pet Space for rest and treatment, and entered the Teleportation Gate with his new followers, directly returning to Doomsday City. The remaining two Dawn Warriors followed Cecilia back to the shop where Annie of the Silver Moon Commerce was managing things. At this moment, several troll warriors who had been guarding the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave watched as the light screen at the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave gradually faded, causing their faces to turn drastically. Then, they heard the regional announcement. Duo Sa couldnt help but raise his head and let out a mournful roar, his eyes glowing red as he stared at the entrance of the mystery door, tightly clutching his weapon. Duo Sa, he A troll warrior stepped forward, wanting to appease Duo Sa. Shut up, today I must kill him, kill this Gods Chosen One called Song Jian and take back the Book of the Abyss. Roar! Duo Sa seemed to fall into madness, his eyes emitting a blood-red light, and turned his fiendish face to roar at his companion. For a moment, all the troll warriors were scared by Duo Sas murderous eyes and stood silently behind him. Just then, five or six teams appeared in the distance. Some were NPC teams, some were player teams. Upon hearing the system announcement, they prepared to challenge the Blood Demon Cave. The Blood Demon Cave has now become a general instance, which can accommodate all teams to challenge at the same time. Those who are the first to clear the difficult level of Blood Demon Cave can also make a regional announcement in the City of Hymns. Moreover, the loot dropped by the first team to clear the instance is often more rewarding. Duo Sa, we better leave here, otherwise if those people see us, it will definitely start a war! A troll warrior, looking at the vague figure in the distance, nervously said. Whether in the eyes of the Gods Chosen Ones or other NPCs in the City of Hymns, the troll clan was seen as the enemy. Once encountered in the wild, it often provoked a war. Currently, the opposing side had seven or eight teams, but Duo Sa and his group only had five people, they were no match for the team from the City of Hymns. Duo Sas anger caused his whole body to shake slightly, his heavy breathing sounded like thunder, his chest heaving dramatically for a moment before he finally gritted his teeth and growled, Go! In the end, Duo Sa didnt see Song Jian come out from the entrance of the instance, which foiled their ambush plan. Normally, after clearing an instance, you would be automatically teleported to the instance entrance. But who knew that this time the sudden appearance of Priest Cecilia would open a gate to Doomsday City for Song Jian. This was agreed upon between Song Jian and the others before he accepted the quest. Once the mission was completed, he would be teleported back to Doomsday City, not allowing him to stay outside. Soon, Duo Sas group disappeared into the dense forest, and the Blood Demon Cave greeted wave after wave of challengers. Song Jian was directly transported back to Manor Castle. Song Jian, who had just experienced an intense battle and intended to relax, suddenly found that the atmosphere throughout Manor Castle was very tense. Calling over Butler George, Song Jian asked with a frown, What exactly happened in the manor? Why does everyone seem so flustered? George wiped the sweat from his forehead and said softly, Not far from the manor, a military camp suddenly popped up. It seems that there are already quite a few soldiers training in there. My lord, they are less than three hundred meters away from us. If you decide to expand your territory further, well be sure to butt heads with that military camp! Military camp? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. While his personal strength was already amongst the top players, territorial expansion warfare truly required an army that could conquer fortresses. Relying on an individuals power alone, it would be challenging to take over a manor with a complete defense system. Lets go and check it out. Song Jian thought for a moment and then headed for the castles exit. The Dawn Warrior Aze, like a guard, closely followed Song Jian. Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Dragon Might Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Dragon Might Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian stood at the edge of his territory, looking into the distance. Sure enough, a military camp had been set up about three hundred meters away from his territory. The camp occupied more than a thousand square meters. It wasnt very big, but the shouts and killing sounds from inside made Song Jians heart jump. In the center of the camp, only the top of a military tent was visible, with a flag flapping in the wind. The flag was emblazoned with a large character: Luo. In no time at all, the camp gate opened and a woman in a red armor, holding a Square Sky Halberd and riding a black horse, charged out from the camp. Behind her, thirty soldiers in leather armor and holding spears, followed closely. Luo Tianyu gestured with the halberd, pointed at Song Jian from atop her horse, and loudly asked: Are you the lord of the manor next door? Correct! Song Jian nodded. Watching the other party riding a horse, with thirty strong and silent soldiers behind her, he felt a sense of unyielding invincibility. Song Jian glanced at his butler George and the Dawn Warrior Ya beside him, suddenly feeling that his side seemed a bit weak. With a raise of his right hand, thirty blood corpses appeared out of thin air, shaking and groaning around Song Jian. Looking at the hunched, shaking blood corpses, Song Jian frowned deeper. Without comparison, theres no harm. When compared to the soldiers behind Luo Tianyu, his side looked more like a ragtag band of mercenaries. Song Jian raised his right hand, preparing to summon the Blood Wolves. The Blood Wolves were all at level fifteen, each as big and mighty as a calf. If summoned, they would definitely overpower the other sides momentum; However, after hesitating for a moment, Song Jian withdrew his hand. He needed to keep some cards in hand and not put all his forces on the table. Dare to fight me? If you can beat me, I am willing to ally with you! Luo Tianyu shouted. In Doomsday City, after the previous small war alliances merged into the Waste Capital, it posed an implicit threat to the surrounding players. Even Luo Tianyu was somewhat worried about the future invasion of the Waste Capital into her territory. She wouldnt be able to resist it alone. Her current foundation was acquired from a victory in a previous territorial expansion battle and used the war merits to buy horses and soldiers. However, this alone certainly wont be enough to resist the Waste Capital. At this point, Luo Tianyu turned her gaze to Song Jians Manor Castle. Within a kilometer radius, Song Jians Manor Castle was the strongest force. Large territory, many buildings, fully equipped defensive mechanisms, it had shown its power after two expansions. Many wandering NPCs had even joined. Due to the power of Song Jians manors territory, some players even gave up their safe houses and moved to other places. However, Luo Tianyu was reluctant to give up her hard-earned special building. This was her special reward she obtained after completing an extreme difficult task as a general, a treasure called the Tiger Talisman, which allowed her to transform her safe house into a military camp. With the military camp, Luo Tianyu could recruit and upgrade soldiers, she could even lead these soldiers to hunt monsters and level up. If the military camp was destroyed, Luo Tianyus power would decline by more than half, and it would be very difficult to survive in Doomsday City. However, she was reluctant to become the subordinate of others. She spent her days training soldiers in her camp, the purposefully resonating cries serving to attract Song Jians attention and invite him for a battle! If the opponent is too weak, she could take over the opponents territory. If the opponent is strong, then she could form an alliance, at least it would keep her military camp safe. Song Jian glanced at Luo Tianyus military camp. All kinds of defensive facilities were very well prepared. Some of the defensive facilities were unique to the military camp. If they were to launch a hard attack, it would be very difficult to conquer. If I win, are you really willing to become my subordinate? Song Jian chuckled. The power he now wielded, he believed he could kill even a level twenty-five elite boss. The power of the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, Abyssal Raging Flame, was not something the current players could withstand. A mans word is as good as a horses charge. As long as you win, 1 am willing to fight for you! Luo Tianyu shouted loudly. Alright, bring it on! Song Jian had a thought, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his hand, he shouted loudly. Dont say I didnt warn you! Luo Tianyu looked at Song Jian, the corner of her mouth revealing a strange smile. She spurred her horse toward Song Jian. Generals without a horse and with a horse were like two different classes. Many of the generals skills required the cooperation of a horse. Luo Tianyu, who was previously bankrupt, could only afford the cheapest horse after earning lots of war merits. This horses attributes were only slightly better than a regular mount, but with it, Luo Tianyu could exert 150% of her combat power; After the black warhorse trotted forward a few steps, it suddenly sped up. Luo Tianyu thrust her spear forward, and a brilliant white light enveloped her and the horse, as if they had become one. At the same time, the white light formed the shape of a long spear, the tip of which was the spearhead Luo Tianyu was holding. Spear Charge! This is a charge skill of the generals, not only fast but could also deal 180% damage to the target, and it even had a chance to inflict targets with piercing, dizziness, and bleeding damage; This move must be used in conjunction with a warhorse. Without a warhorse, one cannot use Spear Charge! Originally, Song Jian and Luo Tianyu were still seventy to eighty meters apart. As soon as this move was applied, Luo Tianyu instantly advanced more than ten meters. Her speed increasing, she would be able to reach Song Jian within three or four seconds. Such speed! Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. He could vaguely sense the huge power of this attack. If he were to get hit, hed immediately be at a disadvantage. He didnt believe that this was Luo Tianyus only move. If hit by her, her follow-up attacks would be endless. At this moment, Song Jians best option was to dodge with the Sword Shadow step, but he didnt move. Directly raising his hand, he summoned the Black Dragon cub. The Black Dragon cub had previously been heavily injured while battling two level twenty hellhounds in the Blood Demon Cave, killing one. It was still slowly recovering in the Pet Space. At this time, its Vitality Points had only recovered by 60%, and the wounds on its body were still evident, but once Song Jian summoned it, the Black Dragon cub immediately entered combat mode, issuing a dragons cry, its body radiating a strong aura. The dragons cry was no longer as immature as before, but now carried a killing intent. The Dragon Might spread out, the charging black warhorse suddenly stopped, rearing back to scream; Trembling, the black warhorse collapsed to the ground, breaking Luo Tianyus Spear Charge. Suffering from the backlash of her skill, she spat out a mouthful of blood and fell from her horse. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon Chapter 387: Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon Translator: 549690339 | The Black Dragon cub roared and fiercely pounced forward, pinning Luo Tianyus warhorse under its body. The frail warhorse had no power to resist, and let out a cry as the Black Dragon cub bit its neck and threw it into the sky. How dare you! Luo Tianyu rolled a few times on the ground without getting up, and saw her own warhorse about to become prey for the Black Dragon cub, her eyes flared with rage as she shouted. Whoosh- A scorching Dragon Breath burst from the Black Dragon cubs mouth, enveloping the black warhorse in an instant. In no time, the smell of roasted meat wafted from the horse as it fell from the sky, and the Black Dragon cub bit it and began tearing and devouring it vigorously, not paying any attention to Luo Tianyu nearby. Um, it recently developed a sudden fondness for cooked food, so it likes to roast things before eating them Song Jian put away his longsword and said awkwardly. You owe me a warhorse! Luo Tianyus eyes welled up with tears. As a warrior profession, she only got her own warhorse at level twelve, and although it was the weakest and lowest-quality warhorse, she cherished it dearly. Now it had become food for Song Jians pet, and Luo Tianyu couldnt bear the injustice. They had only agreed to a fight-how could he let his pet eat her warhorse? Uh, sorry about that. Ill compensate you for the warhorse, and Ill definitely get you a better one! Song Jian said apologetically, looking at Luo Tianyu, who was about to cry. Hmph! Luo Tianyu glared at Song Jian, grabbed her long halberd and turned around to return to the camp. The gate slammed shut. Would this count as her losing? Once my territory expands to here, she should choose to surrender, right? Song Jian asked uncertainly. My lord, I guess it would depend on when you give her a new warhorse, a Dawn Warrior beside him chuckled. Song Jian was about to speak when he suddenly received a system notification. His face turned pale, and he visibly worsened. System: The seal of the Abyssal Demon has been broken, and your aura has been locked onto by it. In 10 minutes, it will track your aura and come for you; System: For the next 10 minutes, you will not be able to log off normally. If the Abyssal Demon cannot find you, it will begin destroying your territory. System: If you are killed by the Abyssal Demon, your body will become its parasitic host, and your soul will serve as nourishment for its growth. Series of system notifications informed Song Jian that the Abyssal Demon, which had been sealed by the priest Cecilia, had now broken the seal and was coming to take revenge on him! Damn it! Wasnt acquiring the Book of the Abyss supposed to help me annihilate the Abyssal Demon? Why did the seal break prematurely? Song Jian couldnt help but curse. At first, he thought the Abyssal Demon was just an ordinary boss, but after so many incidents and clearing the Blood Demon Cave, Song Jian realized that the Abyssal Demon was no lone entity. It was the embodiment of the Abyssal Clans evil, and provoking one was the same as provoking the entire clan. Thinking about it made Song Jians head hurt. Whats more, Song Jian still had the Abyss Curse with a luck reduction of three on him, serving as GPS tracking and allowing the Abyssal Demon to locate him at any time. If you want to fight, then lets fight! This time, lets see who dies! Song Jian gritted his teeth. He didnt intend to hide anything, so he summoned both Blood Crows and Blood Wolves. Blood Crows didnt have much combat power, even if their level had been raised to fifteen, but their combat power wasnt even comparable to that of ordinary monsters of the same level. However, Blood Crows could fly, so Song Jian ordered them to fly to a height of 500 meters to scout for any movement. Blood Zombies and Blood Wolves spread out in the surroundings, while the Black Dragon cub stood by Song Jian, silently waiting for the arrival of the Abyssal Demon. Soon, several Blood Crows in the southwest direction suddenly lost contact with Song Jian. Just before their death, their eyes sent an image to Song Jians mind. It was a powerful demon with a pair of goat horns on its head, huge black bat wings on its back, a tall and strong body that seemed to be engulfed in transparent flames. Its here! Song Jians heart thumped as he tightened his grip on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Wasnt the seal supposed to be draining its power? This Abyssal Demon was supposed to be getting weaker and weaker, so why does it look so much stronger than before? Song Jian recalled the image, furrowing his brow. Boom boom boom- Several buildings collapsed in the distance, and a tall figure appeared amidst the dust and smoke. Human, its time to settle our old scores! The Abyssal Demon spoke in the abyssal language, causing dizziness and hallucinations in ordinary creatures who heard it. Although Song Jian couldnt understand what it was saying, the words entering his ears made him comprehend the meaning automatically. Kill it! Song Jian waved his sword and cried out loudly. The Blood Zombies roared and charged at the Abyssal Demon with their hands and feet. The Blood Wolves growled and started trotting, picking up speed as they went, their figures turning into red lightning as they rushed towards the Abyssal Demon. Trash! The Abyssal Demon looked at the Blood Zombies rushing towards it with a hint of disdain in its eyes. At this point, the Abyssal Demons level had reached twenty, and it was a lord-level boss, emitting a terrifying aura. Its body surged with energy like flames rising into the air. The thirty Blood Zombies had barely reached within a meter of the Abyssal Demon when their bodies suddenly paused and began to shake violently. Plop plop plop- One after another, the Blood Zombies bodies burst open, turning into a rain of blood that fell from the sky like drizzle. Song Jians eyes narrowed the Abyssal Demons strength had increased more than tenfold compared to when he had first seen it. What the hell is Cecilia up to? Was obtaining the Book of the Abyss meant to enhance the Abyssal Demons strength? Song Jian muttered under his breath. Awo- A mournful howl, the Blood Wolves charged at the Abyssal Demon one after another. On their bodies, crimson Vitality Flames ignited. A Blood Wolf broke through the Abyssal Demons energy barrier and viciously bit its neck. With a cold snort, the Abyssal Demon raised its hand and grabbed the Blood Wolfs neck. Its hand, covered in black scales, gripped tightly, instantly crushing the Blood Wolf into a puddle of fishy-smelling blood. One after another, Blood Wolves leaped towards it, but the Abyssal Demon snorted, its figure flickering as it punched one wolf after the other. The wolves bodies exploded one after the other, dying instantly. In a short while, the Abyssal Demon was immersed in a rain of blood, surrounded by the Sky-reaching Magic Flames. Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Eighth Demon General Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Eighth Demon General Translator: 549690339 | Insignificant human, prepare to die! The demon from the Abyss leaped forward, throwing a punch horrifyingly at Song Jian; Song Jian immediately felt as if an invisible force had tightly bound him. He was like a small bug trapped in amber, utterly powerless to break free; Light Strike! With a sword held in his right hand, Song Jian swung it forward, releasing a large golden glow from his sword Qi. It broke the invisible forces surrounding him and swung at the demon from the Abyss; Light Strike was undoubtedly the best choice against demons, not only because of its immense power, but it could also cause 200% double damage; A divine attack? Damn it! The demon from the Abysss face changed drastically as he felt the scorching divine power. Suspended mid-air, he had no opportunity to avoid the attack and could only brace himself to resist it. The fierce golden sword Qi, with its unstoppable momentum like a looming sea and towering mountains, heavily landed on the arms the demon from the Abyss used to shield his face, slicing open a deep, bone-visible wound. The body of the demon from the Abyss hit the ground like a falling meteorite. The side of a high-rise building was smashed into a huge indentation, and bricks and stones were raining down, burying the demon from the Abyss in the deepest part; Song Jian, seizing the opportunity after successfully attacking, without any hesitation, immediately performed the Sword Shadow Step. His body turned into a shadow, rushing towards the spot where the demon from the Abyss had fallen; Boom! With a loud noise, debris exploded off the demon from the Abyss. His face twisted in pain as he spilled his purple-black blood from his falling arms, while his body burned with transparent flames. Human, Ill roast your soul on the Flames of the Abyss for ten thousand years! The demon from the Abyss howled heart-wrenchingly, waving his arms and charging towards Song Jian; Bam, bam, bam- Song Jian battled fiercely with the demon from the Abyss, repeatedly chopping the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword onto the demon, creating sparks. The demon from the Abyss could only use his two arms to repeatedly smash Song Jian. The Dawn Warrior Yah stayed consistently by Song Jians side without uttering a word. He continuously attacked the demon from the Abyss, but the gap in strength was too significant. Even with the equipment Song Jian gave him, he was no match for the demon from the Abyss and could only assist in the attack. The entire street resonated with thunderous roars from their chronic battle. A row of shops had their roofs blown off, high buildings were leaning precariously from being sliced by sword Qi, and even the massive trees were being uprooted and falling in every direction; The street, already abandoned and decrepit, had turned into rubble under the explosive noises completely. Fly ashes danced in the air, apart from the impact rubble, nothing intact could be found on the ground anymore. Even the low-level monsters all around were fleeing in terror; Bam! After another violent impact, the demon from the Abysss arms were full of scars, and not a single scale could be found intact on the entire arm. However, his regenerative capabilities were formidable. The countless wounds on his arm healed rapidly at a rate noticeable to the naked eye; Grabbing the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly, Song Jian was panting heavily. Hundreds of exchanges had cost him. Although he managed to deduct more than three thousand vitality points from the demon from the Abyss, Song Jian didnt succeed without cost. He had lost more than three hundred vitality points after being hit hard by the demon from the Abyss. His right shoulder still ached relentlessly. If it hadnt been for the triggered special effect Void of his Ghostly Leather Armor, Song Jians vitality points might have already dropped below 50%; Pathetic! After punching Song Jian away, the demon from the Abyss directed a glance at the Dawn Warrior Yah. With a punch, he knocked him flying. The Dawn Warrior Yah was completely defenseless. After crashing through a wall, he fainted and was buried under a pile of rubble. Human, I smell the abyss on you. If you willingly serve me, I would make you my Eighth Demon General, ruling the abandoned city! The demonic Abyss swayed its bat wings, floating mid-air, looking down at Song Jian with a cold voice. The Abyss demon was also shocked to his core. He had not expected Song Jians growth to be so rapid. Initially, he planned to destroy Song Jians weapon directly, but found that his own power had no effect on this long sword. Instead, he momentarily lost his grip and was ruthlessly hit twice by Song Jian who seized the opportunity. Furthermore, during the fight, the Abyss demon felt a faint scent of the abyss radiating from Song Jians body which tempted him to recruit; System: The Abyss demon offered you a recruitment mission, do you accept? Note: This mission involves changing racial allegiances. Please choose carefully! Song Jian had a glance and refused without hesitation! After being refused, the Abyss demons eyes became sharp, and murderous intent blanket-covered towards Song Jian like a tidal wave. Song Jian chuckled coldly. Rather than retreating, he advanced and leaped towards the Abyss demon in the sky with his sword swung; Too naive! the Abyss demon sneered, looking at Song Jian as if he were a lowly ant lifting its forehooves towards an elephant. At this moment, a deep dragon chant sounded in the air, and a Black Dragon hatchling appeared beneath Song Jians feet. The hatchling flapped its wings and flew hard into the sky. Song Jian lightly stepped on the back of the Black Dragon hatchling. His figure instantly raised more than ten meters. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly ignited red flames in his hand and fiercely hacked towards the Abyss demon. How could this be The terrified Abyss demon raised his fist defensively, and there was a loud bang. A burning transparent flame arm spun into the air. It hit a tall building making a one-meter diameter hole in it. Song Jian cut off one of the Abyss demons arms. He was also somewhat surprised, he hesitated momentarily. The Abyss demon suddenly opened his mouth, a black beam of light shot out of it hitting Song Jian in the chest. The distance between the two was too close for Song Jian to react in time. He felt like hed been hit head-on by a heavy truck. Blood spurted out of his mouth while he crashed towards the ground like a cannonball. Damned human! The Abyss demon gritted his teeth with wisps of black smoke emanating from the wound in his left arm. The severed arm turned into strands of smoke and flew back towards the Abyss demon. In a short while, the severed left arm of the Abyss demon grew back. However, the lost vitality points could not be restored, and the vitality points of the Abyss demon had already fallen below 60%. The look in his eyes grew sharper when he looked at Song Jian. Song Jian, coughing up blood, struggled up from the ground and glanced at his vitality points which had fallen below half. A bitter smile appeared on his face, the opponent was too formidable that a casual attack could reduce hundreds of his vitality points. At this point, Song Jians vitality points were only slightly more than 1400, already four or five times that of other players. But compared to the Abyss demon, it was pathetically less. Taking a potion from his bag and swallowing it, Song Jian, sword in hand, looked at the Abyss demon in mid-air. Boom! The Abyss demon fell from the sky and step by step walked towards Song Jian. With every step, the earth would slightly shake. Invisible flames gathered above his head forming an enormous demon skull roaring silently at Song Jian. At this moment, a whoosh sound was heard. An arrow was shot at the Abyss demon. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Chapter 389: Sharp Formation Chapter 389: Chapter 389: Sharp Formation Translator: 549690339 The demon from the Abyss raised its right hand, seizing the long arrow. The black aura twined around the arrow, instantly turning it into ashes; Turning its head, the demon saw a woman clad in bright red armor, bending her bow to string another arrow, aiming at it. Behind this woman, thirty warriors had already formed a battle formation, on full alert. Humans, are you provoking the Abyssal Clan? The demon of the Abyss showed a scornful look on its face, with a hint of mockery in its eyes directed at Luo Tianyu. Youre all talk; youre just a Lord-level BOSS. Im about to beat the BOSS! Luo Tianyu shouted, releasing her grip on her right hand, letting loose the long arrow that shot towards the demon from the Abyss; This level of attack is barely a tickle to me. The demon of the Abyss sneered, staring at the incoming arrow, making no attempt whatsoever to dodge it; From that previous strike, the demon had already gauged Luo Tianyus offensive damage and consequently dismissed her as a threat, instead turning towards Song Jian and striding towards him. In its eyes, only Song Jian was its real opponent, and more importantly, Song Jians body was related to the demon-hosting ceremony it was planning to conduct and was naturally of great importance to it. Just after taking two steps forward, the demon from the Abyss heard a sharp whistling sound from behind. An alarm bell went off in its head and as it prepared to turn and defend, that seemingly insignificant long arrow suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light, accelerating rapidly, and like a streak of lightning piercing into the back of its head; Puff- A spray of purple-red blood gushed out, and the demons robust body shuddered before collapsing face-first onto the ground. A tremendous critical hit of more than six hundred points of damage floated up from above its head. Humph, naive! Luo Tianyu snorted coldly, putting away her bow and arrow, her face displaying a slightly abnormal pallor. The previous arrow was a regular attack; Luo Tianyu purposely appeared weaker. But this arrow was the warrior skill Shadowstrike Kill Arrow, one of the few warrior skills that Luo Tianyu could execute without the assistance of a warhorse. At the moment the arrow was fired, the power was not great, but during its flight, its might and speed rapidly and geometrically increased and became formidable. By the time the enemy noticed this move, it had already missed the best chance to dodge and would suffer immense damage; Despicable humans! The Abyssal giant monster roared, crawling up from the ground. Clutching the arrow lodged in his head, it yanked it out with force, threw it to the ground and looked at Luo Tianyu, its eyes filled with rage. Formation! Luo Tianyu raised her Square Sky Halberd and commanded loudly. Kill! Thirty pikemen shouted in unison, quickly moving into position and forming a pike-head-shaped formation in no time. Sharp Formation, all those in the formation, Attack +30, Penetration Damage +3, attacking enemies head-on, adding the Effect of Armor Break +5; The tip of the spear in the Sharp Formation was Luo Tianyu herself, gripping her halberd tightly and striding forward towards the demon from the Abyss. She and the thirty pikemen behind her were all connected by the formation, all of them enveloped by a thin white glow;; Kill, kill, kill! Follower pikemen charging behind Luo Tianyu shouted in unison. Luo Tianyu was irate at this moment. If she had a warhorse, she couldve led a charge at the front, greatly increasing the power of the Sharp Formation, a cavalry and infantry combination formation. But now, it could only be used as an infantry formation, reducing its power a bit. Thanks to Luo Tianyus formation, Song Jian finally found a brief respite. After quickly downing several healing potions, Song Jians Vitality Points recovered by over two hundred points, bringing it just over half. Seeing Luo Tianyu charging towards the demon from the Abyss, Song Jian also gritted his teeth, wielding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and pounced towards the demon from the Abyss. Immortal Sword Body, activate! A dazzling golden light enveloped Song Jian, as eight long sword shadows, like guardians, slowly swirled around him; Song Jians strength instantly increased by a large margin, and golden Sword Qi was slashing towards the Abyss Demon, continuously rending deep traces on the ground. With the boost of the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jians damage sharply escalated, countless Sword Qi slashed deep wounds on the Abyss Demons body, letting purple-blood spurt out. The Abyss demon let out a series of mournful screams, its transparent flames flickering unstably, its Vitality Points dropping continuously; Sharp Formation, attack! Luo Tianyu also took the opportunity to rush in front of the Abyss Demon, swinging the Square Sky Halberd in his hand, and slashing at the Abyss Demon. Boom! With a loud explosion, the Square Sky Halberd fiercely cut into the chest of the Abyss Demon, instantly hacking its enormous body, a damage points of over five hundred appeared above its head. Unforgivable! The Abyss Demon roared, standing up from a pile of rubble, numerous black flames emanated from its body, and in the ground below him, areas continuously emitted black breath. Withering Field! As the Abyss Demon roared, countless ghostly screams echoed around him, and the area continuously radiating black breath began to expand; At this time, Luo Tianyu was leading thirty spear-wielding soldiers, turned their heads and rushed towards the Lord of the Abyss, in an instant, they charged into the Withering Field of the Abyss Demon; Gusts of cold wind blew, a large section of the ground emerged covered in black cold breath, these black breaths were like claws, once attached to the legs of the spearmen, it immediately clamped tightly, attempting to trap them in this region; For a moment, Luo Tianyu and the thirty spearmen seemed to have fallen into a mire, their movement speeds greatly reduced. At the same time, as time passed, Luo Tianyu felt the power within his body being sucked away bit by bit, so much so he was even finding it difficult to hold the Square Sky Halberd in his hand. Many of the spearmens faces started to show shallow wrinkles, as if they had aged seven or eight years; Song Jian also charged into the Withering Field, but his body intermittently flickered with a golden light, resisting the magic invasion of the Withering Field, the black breath under his feet avoided him like the plague, moving far away from his surroundings; Youyoure immune to the erosion of Abyssal Power The Abyss Demon showed a surprised look in its eyes, watching in disbelief as Song Jian rushed in front of him and swung his sword at its neck. Broken Wing Dance! A white light blossomed on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the Abyss Demon threw a punch to block it, bang a great force passed through, the Abyss Demon was pushed back a step; Impossible, how could your power The Abyss demons face showed a terrified expression, it discovered that Song Jians strength was abruptly larger than itself, which filled it with a hint of fear. Bang! The second strike came, slashing at him. The Abyss demon felt a piercing pain in its arms; Song Jian cut off a large chunk of flesh from its right arm, revealing the purple-golden skeleton within. The Level 3 Immortal Sword Body not only enhances Song Jians attack damage, but also adds seven points to all of Song Jians attributes. With these seven points of strength, Song Jians strength attribute has now reached forty points. No matter how strong the Abyss Demon is, its just a level twenty lord-level boss, its strength attribute hasnt even exceeded thirty points. At this moment, Song Jians power is completely overpowering it; Die! Song Jian leaped high into the air, like a hawk swooping on a rabbit he attacked the Abyss Demon from the air. This sword fiercely slashed at the Abyss Demons shoulder. A power of the five elements knocked the Abyss Demon into the air, momentarily losing control of its body. Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Abyssal Nightmare Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Abyssal Nightmare Translator: 549690339 | Light Strike! Seizing the opportunity when the Abyssal demon was in midair and its defenses wide open, Song Jian unleashed the most damaging move on it, the Light Strike. This strike landed on the demons waist, and a dazzling golden Sword Qi burst forth, its blinding light forcing Luo Tianyu to involuntarily close his eyes. Boom! Feeling suddenly lighter, Luo Tianyu opened his eyes again to find that the withered domain under his feet had vanished without a trace. However, the thirty spear soldiers who had been fighting alongside him were all sprawled across the ground, their Vitality Points low and growing weaker by the moment. These thirty soldiers with spears were the most basic rank of recruited troops, with an average status of no more than ten points. The Abyssal Power within the withered domain was simply too much for them to withstand. Witnessing the scattered spear soldiers collapsing behind him, Luo Tianyu felt a fire ignite in his chest. Without warning, he let out a roar and charged at the demon, crazily brandishing his Square Sky Halberd. Ive lost my war horse, and now my soldiers too! Damn it, youre all bullying me! Luo Tianyus eyes grew red with anger. Tiger Roar! With his hair disheveled and his killing intent solidifying around him like a tangible force, Luo Tianyu seemed aflame as fire surged across his bodys surface. In his hands, the Square Sky Halberd emitted a deep, roaring sound, akin to a ferocious tiger howling in the forest, causing all beasts to tremble in fear. In this moment, the top half of the Abyssal demon had been severed by Song Jians Light Strike, leaving it as two separate entities. The wound from where it was sliced emitted a dense, black mist. Yet, there was no sign of the demon succumbing to death. The top half of its body floated in mid-air, while the bottom half, only a pair of legs remaining, seemed to have its own consciousness and kicked at Song Jian. The demons body was as tough as steel, and even its two legs alone could put up a fight against Song Jian. When the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashed at the demons legs, a clash of metal rang out, sparks flying in every direction. Most bewildering of all, the upper and lower halves of the demon each had their own Vitality Points. As the sinister-looking top half of the demon floated overhead, gazing at Song Jian, it prepared to speak, but suddenly felt a powerful killing intent surging from behind. It turned to see Luo Tianyu brandishing his halberd while leaping into the air, his entire body emanating an aura that conjured the phantom of a White Tiger, teeth bared and claws striking towards the demon. Abyssal Sigh! The demons right hand lifted as countless black auras converged rapidly, forming an invisible wall before it. Boom! To the demons horror, the Wall of Sigh crumbled like paper under Luo Tianyus assault, easily shattered by the attack. Impossible! The demons eyes bulged in disbelief as it refused to accept its seemingly invincible Abyssal Sigh Wall was so effortlessly broken. After all, the Wall of Sigh was the most robust defense ability among the Abyssal magic. Splash- The Square Sky Halberd chopped deep into the demons shoulder, and even reached halfway through its neck. As the purple-red blood spurted out from Da Peng, an over eight hundred critical damage number floated up from the top of the Abyssal Demons head, taking away its last bit of Vitality Points; The Abyssal Demon looked at Luo Tianyu in horror, its lips trembling as if it wanted to say something, but in the end, its head tilted slightly, its Vitality Points went to zero, and it fell from midair; As soon as it hit the ground, the upper half of the Abyssal Demons body seemed to have been weathered for a hundred years and shattered into a pile of ashes; At this point, the lower half of the Abyssal Demons body, now only comprised of two legs, suddenly quivered and kicked away Song Jian, trying to escape towards the distance. It seemed that it sensed that its upper half had fallen and wanted to flee. Song Jian saw that Luo Tianyu had slain the upper half of the body and watched the fleeing lower half. His heart raced, and his right foot stomped fiercely on the ground. A fang-shaped energy cluster quickly condensed and rushed towards the half-body of the Abyssal Demon; Song Jian performed the Sword Shadow Step, his body transformed into a black shadow, chasing after the two legs of the Abyssal Demon; he had already seen that Luo Tianyu had destroyed the upper half of the Abyssal Demons body and only the lower half remained. If he didnt completely slay it at this moment, would he have to wait for it to recover and come to trouble him again?! Spiritual Sword Control Technique, go! Song Jian swung his sword towards the open space in front of him, and a transparent Spirit Sword quickly condensed and cleaved at the two legs that had been hit by the Earth Teeth Assault; With the main body destroyed and only two legs left, the defense and resistance of the Abyssal Demons body greatly decreased. Just now, a single Earth Teeth Assault directly took away more than a hundred Vitality Points. At this moment, a transparent sword slashed toward it, instantly turning it into a pile of minced meat; As the transparent sword disappeared, a mournful wail erupted from the pile of minced meat, and a translucent black shadow slowly emerged. The shadows surface was full of cracks, and golden light continuously bloomed from the gaps. The appearance of the shadow was ferocious, two lines of blood and tears flowing from its eyes; it glared at Song Jian with a murderous aura. However, before long, the golden light in the cracked gaps grew more and more intense, ultimately engulfing the entire shadow. System: Congratulations, you have killed the Abyssal Demon, and the Abyss Curse on you has been lifted; System: Congratulations, you have killed the Abyssal Demon, and your relationship with the Abyssal Clan has been locked as having enmity! As long as there are Abyssal Demons, they will consider you their primary target to kill; Song Jian was stunned. Are you serious, System? The first curse is lifted and congratulations are fine, but whats there to congratulate about the second system prompt? Just then, the Abyssal Demons body suddenly exploded with a bang and dropped seven or eight items. Among these, three were glinting with silver light, and one item surprisingly emitted a faint golden glow. Is this a big loot drop? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then his expression filled with excitement. After removing the Abyssal Curse, his luck was five points higher than that of ordinary people. Coincidentally, he had just killed a level 20 Lord-level BOSS, so having a big loot drop was quite normal. Song Jian directly picked up the item emitting the faint golden light and saw that it was a whip. Abyssal Nightmare Reins (gold), after use, can summon an Abyssal Nightmare mount; once this item is used, it will automatically bind to the user; after binding, it cannot be traded, sold, or dropped. A mount? Song Jians expression turned a bit strange as he looked at Luo Tianyu lying on the ground, panting heavily. Is it my luck thats exploding, or is it her luck? Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Chapter 391: The Dwarfs Intimacy Decreases Chapter 391: Chapter 391: The Dwarfs Intimacy Decreases Translator: 549690339 | A level-twenty lord rank BOSS, and the only golden-grade drop it left is a mount. And the most important thing is, a certain girl just happens to be in need of a mount. Whats more crucial is that the girl used to have a mount, and that mount was killed by Song Jian And the most, most, most essential thing is, Song Jian had rashly promised to make it up to her with a better mount. Holding the Abyssal Nightmare Reins radiating a faint golden light, Song Jian felt like his heart was bleeding Im still only riding a white-quality motorcycle! The Abyssal Nightmare, the name itself sounds superior. I want it too! Song Jian threw his head back and sighed without shedding tears. Song Jian felt as if two little figures suddenly appeared in his mind. A little figure with devil horns said, If we hide this item, the girl would not know about it, right? After all, you didnt form a team with her! Another one with angel wings said, Yeah, you can give her the motorcycle summoning key and claim its a BOSS drop. A warlord on a motorcycle sounds pretty cool too Song Jian couldnt help but turn his head to look at Luo Tianyu, only to find her standing in front of a pile of corpses, her shoulders moving slightly as if she was sobbing. The dishevelled Luo Tianyu looked particularly desolate at this moment. Song Jians heart softened and he sighed. The two little figures in his mind vanished. No longer in the mood to look at the remaining loot, he put all the items into his bag, took the golden reins, and walked over to Luo Tianyu. Dont grieve. The dead cannot be revived Song Jian said consolingly. But but itll cost a lot of war merits, and Ive used up all of mine Luo Tianyu whimpered in a frail tone. Song Jian: So, youre not mourning these soldiers, but regretting the war merits spent? Song Jian couldnt help but feel sorry for these fallen soldiers for a moment; Here, take this! Song Jian gritted his teeth, a pained look on his face as he passed the reins to Luo Tianyu, This is the loot dropped by the BOSS and the better mount I promised you, which is even better than your black horse! What, a better war horse? Luo Tianyu turned around, her teary eyes meeting Song Jians. Upon seeing the properties of the reins, Luo Tianyus expression grew stiffened. The tears in her eyes miraculously disappeared, replaced with a face full of excitement. What! An Abyssal Nightmare. Oh, my god, is this really for me? This is fantastic! Ha-ha, thank you! Youre such a kind soul, thank you so much! Luo Tianyu grabbed the pale golden reins, tears still smeared across her cheeks, and she broke into a hearty laughter. Actually, this Abyssal Nightmare isnt really your style Song Jians face looked grim, and he made a last-ditch effort to change her mind. Unfortunately, Luo Tianyu, whod already set her heart on the Abyssal Nightmare, didnt even wait for a second after taking the reins and immediately summoned her Abyssal Nightmare. Song Jian was lost for words as black clouds of steam suddenly rose from the ground in front of Luo Tianyu. The clouds quickly solidified, forming a bizarre magic array. Next, amidst a flash of black light, a skeletal warhorse, entirely clad in armor and with black flames burning under its feet, emerged in front of Luo Tianyu. The warhorse, taller than an average man, exuded a black aura from its entire body. Its saddle, stirrupsevery accessory was intact. But the strangest thing was that the warhorse, only a skull left of its head, actually had a pair of curved horns, looking like goat horns, winding backwards along the armor that covered its skull. If it hit someone with its skull, it would definitely knock the target a few meters away. Luo Tianyu, with her mouth wide open, stared at the Abyssal Nightmare with twinkling eyes. Itsits perfect, just perfect! This is the mount of my dreams! Ha ha ha! Luo Tianyu couldnt resist leaping onto the Abyssal Nightmare, her thoughts racing. With a single command, the Abyssal Nightmare shot forward, so fast that all it left behind was a pair of weakly burning green flames. Its its so cool! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim, his heart aching as if it was being continuously mauled. It hurt too much! After a short while, Luo Tianyu returned riding on the Abyssal Nightmare, his face animated with excitement. Haha, splendid, youre remarkable, truly remarkable. Ill tag along with you from now on. If youre setting up an alliance, count me in. Luo Tianyu looked at Song Jian, saying earnestly. Having said that, he galloped away laughing heartily towards the barracks. Using an Abyssal Nightmare mount to secure an alliance, I wonder if it was a loss or a gain Song Jian stood in place, thinking for a while, but ultimately he shook his head, turning to walk towards his Manor Castle. This sudden appearance of the Abyss Demon concerned Song Jian. He held a quietly growing worry for Cecilia Priest since she had obtained the Book of the Abyss. By all accounts, Cecilia Priest should have already slain the Abyss Demon after the acquisition. Unanticipated^, it managed to break its seal and escape in the end. If the Abyss Demon had escaped, then Cecilia Priests situation was probably more dangerous than safe. Reviving the almost expired Dawn Warrior Ya from the brink of death, he noticed the ashamed expression on Yas face. Song Jian gave his shoulder a comforting pat. Ya, are you interested in becoming a Shield Warrior? Song Jian asked. What? Ya looked at him, his eyes filled with bewilderment. Think about it, becoming a Shield Warrior might be a good decision for you. At least, your survival rate would significantly improve. Song Jian suggested, smiling. He led Ya towards his safehouse, while still holding some worries for Cecilia Priest. But then, considering Cecilia Priest possessed first-grade combat power and the Abyss Demon before them was only a Level 20 Lord Class Boss, presumably not a match for Cecilia Priest. Song Jian pondered for a while, still not understanding the entirety of the situation. In the end, he decided to set it aside for the moment. It was going to be a while before the next territory expansion battle could be initiated, yet Song Jian held another planting ceremony. This time, he permanently acquired the effect of Chance to Obtain Magical Items +1%. Although it wasnt an attribute pointer and the effect was rather weak, it was better than nothing. There was no loss to Song Jian. Upon conclusion of the ceremony, Song Jian suddenly heard a series of rumbling noises pervading the airspace of Doomsday City, accompanied by a loud war trumpet and the ferocious roar of countless soldiers. Such a commotion was not new to Song Jian as it was typical of a player launching a territory expansion campaign. Looking towards the distant red halo, Song Jian fell silent. Doomsday City seemed to be on the verge of entering an era of warfare, where each player had started raising their butchers knife for their survival. This was not about justice, but about survival! This was a decision every player who did not want to be controlled by others had to make. Just as Song Jian lost himself in his thoughts, a series of system notifications unexpectedly reached him. System: Your relationship with the Mountain Dwarves has decreased to indifferent. System: Your relationship with the Forest Dwarves has decreased to indifferent. System: Your relationship with the Furnace Dwarves has decreased to enmity. System: Your relationship with the Black Iron Dwarves has increased to friendly. Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Warning Sign Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Warning Sign Translator: 549690339 Whats going on? Song Jian was stunned; However, he soon thought of the dwarf commander who had escaped earlier, and it had probably mobilized its related dwarf clan, causing the intimacy between Song Jian and the dwarves with a good relationship with the dwarf commander, to decrease. But it was obvious that the relationship between the Black Iron Dwarf and the dwarf commander was not very friendly. Surprisingly, the relationship between Song Jian and the Black Iron Dwarf had risen from strangers to friendly for no reason; Song Jian shook his head. Doomsday City belonged to a lawless place, and even if his relationship with all NPCs dropped to hatred, it wouldnt matter much. To enter Doomsday City requires too many resources and is simply not worth it. Even a large power like the gathering area 101, which was already prepared to be promoted to a city-level territory, temporarily gave up chasing after him after trying a few times; However, it was clear that the power of the dwarf clan was much stronger than that of the gathering area 101, but Song Jians strength was growing even faster, so he naturally wasnt afraid of them. George, can we form our own army now? Song Jian looked at the movements of other players expanding their territory at a distance, and summoned the butler George to ask. My Lord, we are currently unable to build structures like a soldier barracks and recruit soldiers! Butler George shook his head slightly and said; Soldier barracks? How many levels of the safe house are needed to build it? Song Jian asked. My Lord, the soldier barracks are a special building and can only be built when the manor reaches level six. Moreover, you must also have a blueprint for construction! George hurriedly explained. Manor level six, huh? Song Jian frowned slightly, as his safe house level was currently only at Manor Level Two, which was still far from level six. Focus on building and upgrading the buildings. Its time for our manor to be upgraded! Song Jian ordered. Yes, my lord. In six days, all the promotion buildings can be completed, but the promotion requires a lot of resources, and we still lack a lot, said Butler George. What resources are missing? Give me a list. Oh, and how many minerals have been produced by the mineral seeds recently? Song Jian glanced at the tall ore planted in the Spirit Field outside the window and suddenly asked. I he mineral seed was a spoil of war obtained by Song Jian previously. It can be planted like a plant in the Spirit Field and harvested every six hours, yielding ores of various qualities; My Lord, I have arranged for someone to harvest and store the output of the mineral seeds. There are currently 360 first-tier ores, 103 second-tier ores, and 67 third-tier ores. I have instructed the blacksmiths to smelt all of them into corresponding ingots, which can be extracted at any time! said Butler George; Youre doing a great job; feel free to use them wherever the manor needs them, said Song Jian with a nod. The mineral seeds can produce up to ninth-tier ores, but now they only produce low-tier ores. Song Jian wasnt even interested in taking a look at these ores; After the work report of the territory was completed, butler George left the room. Song Jian glanced at the attributes of the level 3 Blood Pool. At this time, the Blood Pool was breeding blood zombies and blood wolves. Previously, all the blood slaves had been consumed cleanly, reducing the defense power of the territory. The blood in the Blood Pool was constantly rolling, and blood cocoons the size of basketballs were rhythmically expanding and shrinking at the bottom of the Blood Pool, as if breathing. In a few more hours, these blood cocoons would birth new blood zombies and blood wolves, but Song Jian still had no clue about the materials needed to upgrade the level 3 Blood Pool to level 4; After killing the Abyssal Demon, Song Jian had already reached level 19, with 93% experience. He was just a little short of reaching level 20. After resting in the room for two hours, he was ready to leave and hunt monsters in the level 20 monster area to level up; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly saw a figure staggering towards the Manor Castle at the edge of the territory, falling to the ground directly before entering the territory, as if fainting; This person seems familiar Song Jian frowned slightly, and with a flash, he appeared at the edge of the territory and walked towards the person; Cecilia? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. It turned out that the person who had suddenly appeared at the edge of his territory was none other than the Dawn Priest Cecilia. Song Jian quickly stepped forward and helped Priest Cecilia up. At this time, Priest Cecilia looked somewhat embarrassed. The Codex was nowhere to be found, and her priests robe was dirty and even had a few holes. Her right hand held the Magic Staff tightly, but the gem on the staff had shattered completely, with its surface covered in cracks and no light shining from it; On Cecilias delicate cheeks, there was also a slash. Her pale face was devoid of any color, her brows furrowed, and she occasionally let out a faint moan of pain. Surgery! Although Song Jian didnt know what had happened to Priest Cecilia, and it didnt look like she was bleeding or had any broken bones, he still used the only healing skill he knew. Afterward, Song Jian took out a bottle of primary healing potion and poured it into Priest Cecilias mouth. Not knowing if it was the effect of the healing skill or the healing potion, Priest Cecilia finally woke up from her coma, slowly opened her eyes, and when she saw Song Jian, she couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief; The seal on the Abyssal Demon has been broken, and I dont know why, but the power of the Book of the Abyss has been greatly damaged. I wasnt able to kill it, but it banished me to the Abyssal Land. You, you have to be careful; it will definitely come for you, Priest Cecilia said, struggling. Song Jian: The Abyssal Demon had already come, okay? If I waited for your warning, Id be ashes by now; You just rest, the Abyssal Demon has already been defeated by me! Song Jian hurriedly comforted her. What, you, you killed it? How is that possible? Cecilia stared wide-eyed, with an unbelieving expression. Song Jian was speechless. Im pretty strong, too, okay?;) However, seeing Cecilias appearance, Song Jian suddenly became very interested in the Abyssal Land. The third-tier Magic Flame that he controlled, no, now it had evolved into a fourth-tier Demonic Flame, was capable of opening the Abyssal Gate and entering the Abyssal Land; However, the system also issued a warning that the monsters in the Abyssal Land were powerful, and it was best to wait until Song Jian reached level 30, complete the first-tier combat power assessment task, then consider entering the Abyssal Land; Seeing Cecilia s almost dying appearance, Song Jian had to temporarily give up his plan to fight monsters and level up, and first send her to the Manor Castle to rest and recover; Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: Chapter 393: Wilderness Instance Chapter 393: Chapter 393: Wilderness Instance Translator: 549690339 | Upon hearing that Song Jian had eliminated the Abyssal Demon, Cecilia, albeit somewhat incredulous, felt relieved and finally fell into a deep sleep. Song Jian noted that two conflicting forces vied within Cecilia. One was the familiar Abyssal Power, while the other seemed to be filled with light and vitality C the Dawn Divine Power. Despite being rootless and sourceless, the Abyssal Power was resilient and continued to erode Cecilias body bit by bit. Meanwhile, the Dawn Divine Power was resisting, eradicating the Abyssal Power in small increments. Although Cecilia was in a deep sleep, she occasionally let out soft hums and furrowed her brow in discomfort. As much as Song Jian wanted to help, he found himself powerless to do so. He was not a follower of the Goddess of Dawn and therefore couldnt provide aid to her priest, Cecilia. Master, please permit me to lend her a helping hand! implored one of the Dawn Warriors, Yadan, as he knelt on the ground. Can you help her? Song Jian inquired, taken aback. One was a warrior and the other a priest; both served the Goddess of Dawn, yet followed different paths. Yes, I can pray to the Goddess of Dawn on her behalf, helping her recuperate faster, declared Dawn Warrior Yadan. In that case, stay by her side and make sure she is tended to. If anything is needed, just give orders to the servants outside, Song Jian suggested. As you wish, Master! Once Yadan finished speaking, he knelt by Cecilias bedside, began praying devoutly to the Goddess of Dawn. After a while, countless minute, semi-transparent, silvery light spots appeared around Yadan. Cecilia, wrapped in these light spots, gradually relaxed her furrowed brow and started to breathe more smoothly. Occasionally, some of these semi-transparent, silvery light spots would enter her body, assisting her in combating the Abyssal Power within her. With Cecilias condition stabilized, Song Jian nodded in approval and left Manor Castle. Just then, Song Jian felt something trembling slightly in his inventory. Upon opening it, he discovered it was the black token he had obtained in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. At that moment, the token was constantly vibrating, its surface radiating an eye-catching glow that flickered, as though it were trying to remind Song Jian of something. Song Jian pulled out the token and held it in his hand. Immediately, several lines of system prompts appeared in front of him: System: The 137th Unique Profession Inheritance Test is about to begin. Anyone who possesses an exam token is eligible to participate. System: Players combat power detected to be below the first rank. Conditions are met to participate in the test. Would you like to participate in this inheritance test? System: This test triggers once every three months of game time. You have three chances to reject participation. You must participate on the fourth occurrence, else your exam token will be confiscated. Before Song Jians eyes, two options appeared: Participate and Do Not Participate. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian chose Do Not Participate. Although he was one of the higher level and stronger players, the exam wasnt exclusive to players. Many NPCs would participate as well. I should at least wait till I reach level thirty before taking the exam, Song Jian thought to himself. Otherwise, if I did not pass, I wouldve wasted an opportunity. Many players hadnt even come into contact with the ten unique professions. However, Song Jian had an opportunity to rise through the ranks in one step. He needed to seize it. Having learnt many Sword Immortal skills, Song Jian aimed to become a Sword Immortal, one of the ten unique professions. After Song Jian refused to participate this time, the black token in his hand gradually calmed down. The radiant glow quickly faded, and it returned to its original state. Song Jian stowed the token in his inventory and continued his journey outward. He had three chances to refuse the exam, one of which he had already used. This meant that in at most six months of game time, he would have to sit for the exam, otherwise, the exam token would disappear. I have three months to get to level thirty. This is going to be pressure, Song Jian thought to himself. The higher the level, the slower the rate of advancement. Countless NPCs spent years, even decades, struggling to reach level thirty. In this aspect, the system gave players an advantage in leveling up. Meanwhile, in Doomsday Citys Level 15 monster zone, Wang Qi and his companions entered a police station filled with variant zombies dressed in police uniforms. The monsters here boasted high attack power and could even use firearms. Some even wore bulletproof vests. Wang Qi and his companions had a hard time advancing within the police station. Despite the challenges, the items dropped by the monsters here were top-notch. Level 15 blue-quality Kevlar Bulletproof Vests, handguns and submachine guns excited Wang Qi and his companions.+ Weapons were becoming less of a threat to increasingly powerful monsters. As a result, many players were developing their ability to use melee weapons post-level ten. However, firearms naturally held an advantage over melee weapons. Even if the equipment wasnt used personally, it could fetch quite a sum of Doomsday Coins at an auction house. This place isnt too bad. The drop rate is pretty high, even common monsters can drop blue-quality equipment. If only we had discovered this place sooner said an enthusiastic warrior while holding his newly won Level 15 blue quality riot shield. The drop rate is high, but the monsters are also stronger than the ones elsewhere. Were using up too many resources. 1 am almost out of mental strength recovery potions a male priest complained with a furrowed brow. The team had only him as a healer, so the pressure to heal and recover was intense. His stock of more than ten low-level healing potions was nearly depleted. Zhou Qing, dont be stingy. Youre the only priest in the team. If Priest equipment is dropped, itll definitely be yours, a rogue player comforted him. Humph, there hasnt been a single piece of Priest equipment dropped so far. Everything thats been dropped is yours Zhou Qing mumbled with a grin. It was strange. Since stepping into the police station, despite more than ten items being dropped, not a single one was Priest equipment. One couldnt be sure if the team was unlucky, or if it was just Zhou Qing who was unlucky. Soon, the group reached an area where prisoners were held. When they pushed open the door, they saw a long corridor lined with cells on both sides. At the end of the corridor, a light-blue portal was visible. A dungeon! Theres actually a dungeon here! Upon seeing the dungeon, Wang Qi was instantly excited. This was a dungeon discovered in the wild, a detail that was previously unknown. Being the first to explore an unknown dungeon was a dream come true for every player and team. Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Is Your Friend a Big Shot? Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Is Your Friend a Big Shot? Translator: 549690339 | This is an undiscovered dungeon! The people in the team were stunned for a moment, then quickly became excited. Quick, check the level of this dungeon. Can we enter? the Thief class player who had just spoken yelled excitedly. A dungeon appearing in a level 15 monster area, we should meet the level requirement, but whether we can clear it, Im not sure. The warrior class player who had just obtained a new shield frowned. The monsters outside were already so tough, the ones inside the dungeon would definitely be stronger. Even if their team could enter, there was no guarantee theyd be able to defeat the monsters within. Well try anyway. Well be cautious and run if we cant defeat them. Wang Qi suppressed his excitement and spoke softly. Yes, survival is key. If things go sideways, we should leave as soon as possible. No unnecessary fighting! said the Priest, Zhou Qing, sounding a little stirred up as well. First, lets check the dungeon level and the number of players allowed The group quickly moved towards the entrance of the dungeon. Bloody Cage of Sin, this dungeon name sounds creepy The dungeon requires level 15 to 21 players. Good, we at least meet the minimum level requirements This will be tough, Im afraid we wont be able to clear this dungeon This is a five-person dungeon, we only have four, we need one more. Does anyone have a more powerful friend you could invite over? Indeed, preferably a higher-leveled one. I guess the final Boss of this dungeon could be level 18, or even level 20 Or we could just fight the minor monsters inside and not the Boss? Even the minor monsters in the dungeon have a much higher drop-rate -Are you kidding me? This is an expedition! Skipping the Boss is like throwing in the towel. If others find out, well be the laughingstock. The Boss represents high-level equipment. Clearing this dungeon, we all could get a full gear upgrade I wish that were true but Im afraid we might not defeat it, and end up losing our lives in the process The four of them started to argue. But soon, they switched to discussing about someone strong they could invite over. I know a level 16 Fire Mage. He has a level 15 silver-quality Magic Staff. His damage is incredible. Also, Fire Mages have the highest damage amongst all the Mages. What do you think about inviting him over? I know a level 18 Swordsman. His gear is average but hes highly intuitive. If we invite him over, he could be sub-tank and our team would be better off. I dont have anyone. All my friends are lower-leveled than I am Wang Qi opened his friend list and started browsing. Suddenly, he saw a familiar name and hesitated. Wang Qi, whats wrong? Do you know any stronger player? Seeing Wang Qis change of expression, the Priest Zhou Qing curiously asked. Ive never seen Wang Qi hanging out with friends. Most likely, he knows a bunch of dimwits like me. Said Tang Rong, a Thief, with a smirk. It isnt a big deal if we dont have anyone else, the four of us can give it a try. With this level 15 blue-quality shield, Im pretty sure I can at least withstand the minor monsters attacks until you manage to flee from the dungeon. The Guardian Ma Yu seemed pretty confident, thanks to his new blue-quality shield. Who said I dont have any powerful friends Wang Qi couldnt help but say, Im worried that their levels are too high for them to be interested in a small level 15 dungeon. Once Wang Qi finished, the rest of his team were dumbfounded. Wang Qi, I give you a 103 for showing off, one score for tolerance, another for understanding, and the last one as a token of fatherly love, hahaha A player who considers a level 15 dungeon too low? Haha, Wang Qi, could your friend be in the Top 10 Player Ranking? You know such a big shot? Exactly, if you really can get to know a player in the Top 10 Player Ranking, would you still be hanging out with us? Go ahead, invite one over. If you can really do that, you can be our team leader from now on! Yes, yes, we four have been working really well together, forming a permanent team isnt a bad idea. If you can actually invite a Top 10 Player over, the team leader position is yours! Agreed! But what if he fails to invite someone? The Priest Zhou Qing picked his nose, smirking and asked. All eyes fell on Wang Qi. I know one, but I cant guarantee he will come. After all, a level 15 dungeon might indeed be too low leveled for him Wang Qi struggled. Scoff, in the current Top 10 Player Ranking, apart from the Number 1 player who has already reached level 20 and might look down on a level 15 dungeon, Number 2 is just level 17.1 dont believe that a level 15 dungeon has no attraction for him. Exactly, unless his gear is all level 15 silver quality and he doesnt need anything from a level 15 dungeon. But how could a level 17 player possibly As they were talking, they suddenly fell silent. They looked at each other in amazement. Zhou Qing cursed, Holy crap, Wang Qi, you wouldnt happen to be talking about the Number 1 player in the Player Ranking, would you? It is Song Jian, the Number 1 player. He saved me once when I first started the game, and weve been in contact ever since Wang Qi said innocently. Holy crap, you know such a big shot and youve kept it from us till now, guys, what should we do? Beat him up! Right, right, cover your head, bend down, stick your butt out After their bout of playful scuffling, they became a bit more serious again. You know, hes already level 20, he might indeed not be interested in raiding a level 15 dungeon Exactly, what if he already has level 20 equipment Wang Qi, tell us honestly, how good is your relationship with him? Would he help us out? Wang Qi hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, Ill ask him first. But he is a Swordsman. If something drops in the dungeon that he needs, we should yield to him. Of course. As long as the big shot is willing to come, anything he needs will be his. I dont believe that every drop from this dungeon would be useful for a Swordsman Before talking about the equipment, even just for the experience, its worth it for us. After clearing the dungeon, I believe we could at least level up. I believe I could level up twice Wang Qi took a deep breath and opened his chat with Song Jian. As the call went out, his nervousness suddenly intensified. Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: Chapter 395: Agree Chapter 395: Chapter 395: Agree Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian was hunting in the area of level 20 monsters, and in just over two hours, he raised his level to 20. At this moment, he suddenly received a communication request from Wang Qi. After taking a glance, Song Jian directly connected the call. Big bro, are you there? Theres something 1 dont know if I can ask for your help with? Wang Qis slightly nervous voice came through. In fact, the two hadnt been in touch in the game for more than two months, and Wang Qi didnt know whether Song Jian would still give him any face. Help? Hehe, I wonder what kind of help you need, Wang? Its not that you found a special building and want to transform it into a safehouse, is it? Song Jian laughed. The last time the two met, they helped Li Keer build a safehouse together. At that time, Wang Qi was full of envy and wanted to find a special building and create a safehouse of his own. Song Jian promised that if Wang Qi found one, he would definitely help guard it. No, no, special buildings are too hard to find. I just chose a regular one and have already upgraded it to a level 3 safehouse. Remembering the time when they helped Li Keer build a safehouse, and the two of them didnt do anything but sleep and take advantage of the situation, Wang Qi revealed a trace of a smile. Oh, thats good, congratulations! Song Jian laughed, What can I help you with this time? Well, I and a few companions are in the level 15 monster area, and we discovered an unexplored instance. We only have four people, and were afraid we wont be able to beat it, so we want Brother Song to help and lead us to explore it Wang Qi stated his request and then anxiously waited for Song Jians answer. Exploiting a level 15 instance? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. The rewards for exploring an instance are absolutely substantial, even much greater than those from clearing a difficult dungeon later on. There are many special equipment pieces that only drop during the exploration difficulty and true difficulty, so for players, exploring dungeons is like a feast. However, the difficulty of exploring a dungeon is also great. Without any understanding of the dungeon, sometimes, players might not even see the boss before they are chased out by the small monsters inside. Although Song Jian is now level 20, some of his equipment is not very good. His leg guards are still just a level 5 white quality item with only one level of reinforcement. Alright, but if theres any equipment 1 need, as well as diagrams for Engineering or Alchemy and Pharmacology formulas, I have priority! Song Jian thought for a while and said. Wang Qi was taken aback. He wanted priority not only on equipment but also on engineering drawings and alchemy formulas? Well, equipment is no problem, but for the others, I need to discuss it with the rest of the team. Can you wait a moment? Wang Qi hesitated. Alright, lets discuss it first. Song Jian hung up the call. In fact, Song Jian was quite interested in exploring a level 15 instance, but many instances have a player limit. The more players allowed, the better the loot that drops inside. With these kinds of instances, Song Jian couldnt successfully explore them alone and had to rely on the power of the team. Maybe I should form my own elite team, or even create a guild? Song Jian patrolled his territory while thinking. On the other side, Wang Qi had a somewhat ugly expression after hanging up the call. Whats wrong? Did the expert refuse? Zhou Qing, a Priest, asked anxiously. He hadnt gotten a single piece of equipment yet and was eager to enter the dungeon. No. Wang Qi looked at his companions and said, But he demands priority on all suitable equipment, as well as engineering blueprints and alchemy and pharmacology formulas. What? Thats too much! Zhou Qing, the Priest, frowned and showed dissatisfaction. We can give priority to equipment for Swordsmen, but for the engineering blueprints, Zhou Qing has also learned Engineering, while Tang Rong learned Alchemy and Pharmacology. Moreover, if there are really blueprints and formulas, theyre definitely valuable Ma Yu, a shield-wielding Guardian, shook his head and spoke with some discontent. Since weve decided to form a fixed team, we cant give up on our crafting professions. And our chosen professions arent overlapping, so we complement each other well Yeah, the blueprints and formulas for crafting professions are hard to come by. The system store doesnt sell them, so its tough to level up. If we really get blueprints and formulas, I think we shouldnt just give them away. If necessary, the four of us can roll dice with him to see who gets them based on whose number is higher Tang Rong hesitated but suggested. They definitely wont agree to that. There are four of us, and hes alone. Furthermore, without him, we definitely cant clear it. Besides, its not even certain that therell be blueprints and formulas Zhou Qing said carelessly. Zhou Qing, dont jinx it. If we really get the engineering blueprints, wont you cry? Yu Ma laughed. Forget it, lets give it a try. Maybe the instance isnt as hard as we think. We might succeed with just the four of us, Tang Rong, the Rogue, said quietly, twirling his two daggers around his fingers. After some hesitations, the others nodded in agreement. Lets try, well go in first to see what the monsters are like. Maybe theyre really like Tang Rong said. Even if we cant beat them, we can agree to his terms later, it wouldnt be too late Yeah, lets give it a try first The four made their decision, exchanged glances, and walked towards the entrance of the instance. Five minutes later, a figure suddenly rushed out of the instance entrance. Tang Rong, the Rogue, collapsed on the ground in a disheveled state. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood, his face pale, and his Vitality Points reduced to less than one third. Next, the other three teammates ran out one by one. Ma Yu, the shield-wielding Guardian, was the last to leave. His Vitality Points were the lowest, almost reaching a near-death state. His arm, which held the shield, trembled constantly from exertion. Even the shield itself had developed a tiny crack. I cant heal fast enough, the small monsters do too much damage Zhou Qing, the Priest, complained immediately upon leaving the instance, constantly casting the Healing Skill on Ma Yu and the other two teammates. There are too many small monsters inside, and theyre all level 15 elite monsters. Theyre way stronger than the monsters we encountered in the police station! Wang Qi looked gloomy. If it wasnt for Ma Yu desperately blocking the attacks of four or five elite monsters, the other three might have all died inside. But the loot from the monsters inside is indeed good. Look at this! Ma Yu took out a dazzling white crystal from his bag and showed it off. Huh, you killed a monster? Zhou Qing was surprised. It was the one we were focusing on earlier. 1 saw it had very little Vitality left, so I wanted to try. 1 didnt expect that I actually killed it. I didnt expect the first monster to drop items. Ma Yu said with lingering fear. In order to kill this one monster, Ma Yu almost lost his life inside. A reinforcement stone? What is that? Tang Rong curiously asked, examining the reinforcement stone in Ma Yus hand. Reinforcement Stone (White): Special item, effect: after use, can reinforce equipment below level 20, enhancing its basic attributes; increases armor by 5 points of defense and weapons by 10 points of attack. Nice stuff! Zhou Qings eyes lit up. Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Entering the Subsidiary Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Entering the Subsidiary Translator: 549690339 | One enhancement stone could increase defense by 5 points, which was almost half of the defense provided by a level 15 piece of equipment. If one could enhance their equipment multiple times, the defense could be even stronger than silver grade equipment. Of course, the higher the equipments grade, the more attributes and features it would have. Some equipment could even come with skills, which couldnt be matched by enhanced low-level equipment. However, increasing defense by 5 points out of thin air was still very attractive. This is great, we should get more of these. If I can increase my defense, I can tank more monsters, and maybe the four of us might be able to complete this dungeon, Ma Yu said with shining eyes as he stared at the enhancement stone in his hand and chuckled. As a Shield and Sword Defenders class, Ma Yu valued defense more than other classes. He couldnt bear to let go of the enhancement stone and even had the urge to use it immediately. Ma Yu, your current equipment quality is average. I think its better to wait until you get better equipment before using this enhancement stone, at least a silver grade one, Wang Qi quickly stopped Ma Yu. Ma Yu thought for a moment, nodded, and said somewhat embarrassedly, So, is this enhancement stone temporarily assigned to me? Its yours, hold on to it. You risked your life to get it, his teammates assured him. If it werent for you blocking all the small monsters at the end, we might not have made it out The reason the four of them could often team up and level together was because they were able to be humble, considerate, and understanding. The enhancement stone was obtained through their collective efforts in fighting the monsters. If it werent for the other three nearly killing the small monster, Ma Yu wouldnt have been able to finish it off at the last moment; However, everyone agreed that as a Shield and Sword Defender player, 5 defense points meant a lot, so no one argued with Ma Yu. I wont take the next one we get, well take turns, said Ma Yu before storing the enhancement stone in his bag. Guys, what do you think? Weve tested the strength of the monsters in the dungeon, and with our current strength, we might not even see the first BOSS Wang Qi looked at the other three and said. The other three fell silent, and after a long while, Ma Yu sighed, We have no choice but to ask for external help. The dungeons output is much greater than we imagined. Even if we give the Swordman equipment, blueprints, and formulas, we should still make a profit. Just the enhancement stones alone had stirred their hearts, and there were even more valuable items rumored to be inside. Zhou Qing and Tang Rong eventually agreed, a little unwilling, but their combined strength wasnt enough. They couldnt give up just like that, could they? Wang Qis lips curled up slightly. Song Jians strength was increasing, and it wasnt a bad thing to stay in touch with him. If the four of them formed a fixed team, with Wang Qi as the leader, they would likely need Song Jians help many times in the future. Building a good relationship with him now would make it easier to ask for help later. Brother Song, my teammates have all agreed. When can you come over? Wang Qi asked, a bit excited. Song Jian was patrolling his territory when he received the call. He paused, then said, Im free right now, just send me the coordinates, and I can head over. Great, Brother Song. Well be waiting for you at the dungeon entrance! Wang Qi sent the location to Song Jian and said, Be careful on your way over, and make sure no one else sees you. Understood! Looking at the address, it was some distance from his safe house. Song Jian hung up and summoned his motorcycle, heading towards the location Wang Qi had specified. Wang Qi and the others were standing in front of the Sinful Bloody Cage dungeon entrance. In a few minutes, everyones status had recovered. While waiting for Song Jian to arrive, they entered the dungeon once more. Although theyd given up on the idea of beating it with just the four of them, they could still handle fighting the smaller monsters at the entrance. The group barely managed to kill a small monster before being forced to retreat. The monsters attacks were just too overwhelming, and their healing class could not keep up. Ma Yu, the Sword and Shield Guardian, couldnt withstand the attacks of three small monsters at once. After they finally killed one, they didnt even have time to pick up the loot before quickly leaving the dungeon. We cant handle it Ma Yu looked at his newly acquired level 15 blue grade shield with a pained expression on his face. These small monsters here are almost as powerful as Elite Level BOSSes outside. Its not easy! Tang Rong shook his head, completely dismissing the hope of completing the dungeon. Wang Qi, do you think Song Jian can really carry all four of us if he comes? Zhou Qing asked somewhat worriedly. They had confidence in Song Jians strength but not so much in their own. If even the first on the Level Glory list couldnt carry them, they would have to sell the dungeon location to another team and make a little extra money. Still, that was nothing compared to the rewards of completing the entire dungeon, which made it a painful thought. Lets wait and see for now. Just recover your status and hope he doesnt disappoint us, Wang Qi said, feeling helpless. Their combined strength was simply too weak, and he was unsure if Song Jian alone could carry them. Hey, 1 think I hear a motorcycle. Could it be the big shot is here? lang Rong s sharp ears picked up the sound of a roaring engine and he said cautiously. In a short while, Song Jians figure appeared in front of the four of them. Im not too late, am I? Song Jian smiled as he looked at the four players. These four were all level 15, their equipment was very average-mostly white grade with the occasional green or blue grade piece. Not at all. Were glad youre here, Brother Song, Wang Qi quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, Let me introduce everyone. This is our defense warrior, a Sword and Shield Guardian, Ma Yu. This is our melee damage dealer, a Thief class, Tang Rong. And the one next to him is our healer, a Priest class, Zhou Qing! Im a Musketeer, Brother Song, which is a ranged damage dealer class as well, Wang Qi lifted the strange-looking gun in his hand and explained. Hello everyone, I am Song Jian, a Swordman class! Song Jian smiled and glanced at the Sword and Shield Guardian, Ma Yu. He had a feeling that Ma Yus class wasnt just a regular defense warrior. To their surprise, the first on the Level Glory list didnt seem as arrogant as theyd imagined. They found him quite easy to get along with. Alright, everyones here. Lets go into the dungeon, Wang Qi looked at Song Jian and said. Lets go, Song Jian nodded and took the lead, heading toward the dungeon entrance. Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Reclamation Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Reclamation Translator: 549690339 | Bloody Prison Cage, this dungeon was not very complicated; it was just a temporary detention area for suspects at the police station. However, after the game expansion, it had become much more extensive, several times larger than the entire police station. Upon entering the dungeon gate, there were dozens of stone steps about seven or eight meters long, surrounded by no monsters; it served as an adaptation area after entering the dungeon. The dungeon was filled with a strong smell of blood; the surrounding walls were also smeared with dark red marks. In the deeper parts of the dungeon, horrible wails and brutal roars could be heard from time to time. The atmosphere of the entire dungeon was oppressive and irritable. At the bottom of the stone steps where the five stood was a corridor leading all the way to the end, less than a hundred meters away. Song Jian could even vaguely see a burly figure walking back and forth in an open room at the end of the corridor, occasionally letting out an angry roar. Brother Song, be careful. As soon as we descend these stone steps, it will immediately attract four small monsters to attack us Wang Qi whispered, explaining from the side. The four of them had entered twice before, but were stopped in front of the stone steps every time. No matter what they did, as soon as they stepped off the stone steps, theyd attract four small monsters. Four? Just Elite level small monsters, you four couldnt beat them? Song Jian asked, somewhat surprised. He had already seen four muscular zombies wearing police uniforms wandering around the stone steps. They are level 15 Elite monsters, much stronger than those monsters outside. Four at once, Ma Yu alone wouldnt be able to withstand them. Zhou Qing, a Thief next to him, said with doubt. Alright, Ma Yu and 1 will take two of them each. Song Jian glanced at the four of them, their equipment was indeed of low grade; it would be somewhat difficult to kill four level 15 Elite monsters at once. Arent you a Swordman? Can you withstand two small monsters? Mage Zhou Qing asked, surprised. It was well known that Swordmen could only wear leather armor. After reaching level 30 and learning the passive skill Scale Armor Mastery, they could wear the higher-tiered Scale Armor. Moreover, Swordmen couldnt equip shields, so they usually held a supporting role in output damage within dungeons. Many times, their output damage was even less than that of thieves, let alone mages. Lets try and see. Song Jian smiled. Fine, Brother Song and I will each take two small monsters. You guys should prioritize attacking the small monsters that Brother Song pulls, and use your full power. After we kill those, we will take care of the two Im holding, Ma Yu said, lifting his shield and yelling as he rushed down the stone steps. As soon as Ma Yu stepped onto the stone steps, the four patrolling police zombies immediately pulled out their batons from their waists, slapping them down with a swish sound while the formerly short batons instantly extended more than a foot long, emanating dark metallic luster. Bloody Guard Zombie: Elite Level, Level 15, Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Characteristics: Fury, Skills: Fists and Feet kicks. All four monsters lunged towards Ma Yu, who raised his shield and let out a loud roar. An invisible force erupted from him, instantly attracting all the monsters aggro onto himself. Brother Song, quickly take two of them! Ma Yu cant hold all four alone. Wang Qis face displayed anxiety. Song Jian nodded, stomped his left foot, and a fang-shaped air mass with a sharp whistling sound rushed towards a Bloody Guard Zombie. With a swish, the zombie that was targeted by Earth Teeth Assault was hit like it had been struck by a car, flying away and taking over a hundred damage points. The damage instantly stole aggro from Ma Yu. Then, Song Jian flicked his right hand, and a dark red long sword materialized in his palm. Song Jian gripped it tightly and slashed forward. A dazzling golden light blasted another monster lunging towards Ma Yu. This strike reduced the monsters Vitality Points by over five hundred. The three people behind him were dumbfounded. I didnt see it wrong just now, did I? Was that five hundred and ninety points of damage? Thief Tang Rong couldnt believe his eyes, rubbing them vigorously as he spoke. This is too exaggerated. 1 feel like theres no need for us to go up and help. He could clear this dungeon all by himself! Priest Zhou Qing showed an indescribable expression, seemingly a bit depressed. As expected, the person whos ranked first on the level glory list! Wang Qis face broke into a grin, not expecting Song Jian to be so powerful. Sweeping Sword Style! Watching the two small monsters rushing towards him, Song Jian brandished his long sword and chopped at them. Come on, come on, dont just watch, hurry up and output damage! If you dont contribute anything, how can you have the nerve to share equipment with others later? Wang Qi whispered a reminder, lifting his firearm and shooting towards the two monsters Ma Yu was holding. The original plan was to kill the two monsters Song Jian was holding first, then help Ma Yu, but after glancing at the two monsters being ravaged by Song Jian, the three of them targeted the ones Ma Yu was holding without any further discussion. Seeing his companions focus-fire the two monsters he was holding, Ma Yu couldnt help but become anxious. He thought there might be some conflict between his party members and Song Jian, and they wanted to harm the latter. Dont mind me, help Brother Song kill the monsters first! Hes only a Swordman, so he cant hold on as well as me Ma Yu anxiously shouted. Just take care of yourself. The two monsters Brother Song is dealing with are almost dead already. Tang Rong, who had activated his stealth ability, said irritably before brandishing his dagger and stabbing the back of a monsters head that Ma Yu was holding. What? Ma Yu was stunned. He glanced to the side and saw Song Jian easily handling his two monsters, and his eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape. Broken Wing Dance! Boom! Boom! Boom- Two monsters could only deal twenty to thirty points of damage to Song Jian. For a person with 1,460 Vitality Points like Song Jian, this damage was like a tickle. In just thirty seconds, Song Jian killed both monsters. He didnt even bother looking at the loot they dropped, and charged towards the monsters Ma Yu was holding. Soon, the remaining two guard dogs let out a miserable scream and fell to their knees, becoming corpses. Did we kill them just like that? Tang Rong couldnt believe it. Those four guard dogs had previously tormented them, almost killing all four of them. However, now, it took less than a minute to eliminate all four monsters. It made them doubt if they had entered the same dungeon as before. Brother Song, thank you so much. Wang Qi excitedly thanked him. No need, Song Jian smiled and said, The Experience Points from the small monsters in this dungeon is quite high. Its much more efficient than leveling up by fighting monsters outside. Because it was the first time clearing the dungeon, the monsters inside provided higher Experience Points than usual. Moreover, a five-person team would also get team rewards. Killing one small monster would grant 180% Experience Points per person on average. With such high Experience Points, Song Jian, who was already level 20, was quite satisfied. After clearing this dungeon, he might even level up again. Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Half-Beastman Thief Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Half-Beastman Thief Translator: 549690339 | Four minor monsters dropped a level 15 blue-plate helmet. When rolling the dice, all four people looked towards Song Jian. If Song Jian chose Need, Wang Qi and the other three would certainly choose Pass. Song Jian glanced at the item, immediately noticed it was plate armor, and chose Pass. Ma Yu breathed a sigh of relief and chose Need. Watching Wang Qi don the new blue-quality helmet, Wang Qi chuckled softly, What a lucky start!. In addition to the level 15 blue-quality plate helmet, the four minor monsters also dropped a bunch of materials. After Song Jian and the others casually rolled the dice to distribute these materials, they continued walking forward; After dealing with the four watchdog monsters, the remaining minor monsters were much easier to kill. Some of them didnt even leave their cages along the corridor, even though the cage doors were broken. Even when the group stood at the cage entrances to fight the monsters inside, they didnt move out one step, as if they hadnt heard. Sinful Prison Zombie, Elite level, Level 15, Vitality Points: 1600/1600, Trait: Cunning, Skill: Begging for Mercy. The remaining monsters in this dungeon appeared in small groups. If they were careful, they could usually lure and eliminate them one by one. Once they passed the four Guardian Zombies at the entrance, things would be much simpler. After killing seven or eight minor monsters, Song Jian realized that their progress was too slow. It took them more than half an hour to kill just seven or eight minor monsters, which caused Song Jians eyebrows to knit together in slight frustration. Should we try to speed things up? Song Jian couldnt help suggesting. Speed up? Were already fighting pretty fast! Ma Yu was surprised and asked in confusion. Does Brother Song mean we should lure more monsters at once? Wong Qi caught on immediately and suggested quietly. Exactly. Lure several at a time. Ill handle the aggro, and you all focus on dealing damage from the back, Song Jian agreed. The layout here was a straight corridor with cages on either side. As long as he could hold aggro for two or three mobs at a time, the monsters in the back wouldnt be able to get through to attack them. Isnt that a bit too dangerous? The priest Zhou Qing hesitated. If there were too many monsters, he, as the slowest team member, might not have enough time to run away when things went south. No problem, lets just try luring seven or eight at first, Song Jian suggested with a smile; Okay, Ill lure them. You guys wait a bit further back,. Thief Tang Rong activated his Acceleration Skill immediately. A white light appeared under his feet, and he became noticeably faster. He rushed into several cages, hit each monster once, and then turned around to run; In just a short while, Tang Rong had lured a dozen or so monsters to charge towards the dungeon entrance; Thats a bit too many. Ma Yu frowned slightly, raising his shield instinctively; No worries. Watch me! Song Jian said, rushing towards the monsters with his sword. Tang Rong, sweating profusely, passed by Song Jian; Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian swung his arm, slashing horizontally with his sword. A burst of Sword Qi scattered and hit a few of the nearest monsters, causing them to give up chasing Tang Rong and shift their attention to Song Jian instead. BangBang! Two dazzling bursts of Sword Qi bloomed amid the group of monsters. Finally, he leaped up for the last hit, a powerful downward slash that landed in the middle of the monsters. Is he trying to get himself killed? What if he gets surrounded? Ma Yus face showed a surprised expression. Genius takes bold risks? Tang Rong wiped the sweat off his forehead and murmured, still feeling a bit shaken. He vaguely felt a strong aura approaching when he was luring the monsters, which made him panic and cause a mistake. He intended to lure only seven or eight minor monsters but ended up luring thirteen. Do we even need to join in? It feels like we just need to cheer him on from the sidelines, Zhou Qing smirked and gasped for air. Feels like were playing a different game from him, Wang Qi sighed. Hed felt this way since meeting Song Jian. Song Jian threw out a series of sword skills one after another. Despite facing more than a dozen elite-level monsters, he gave the impression of dominating the monsters single-handedly, as if they existed just to be his fodder. I think I felt the presence of a very powerful creature in the corridor earlier, but 1 couldnt see what it looked like Tang Rong hesitated for a moment before finally sharing his suspicion in a whisper; You mean theres another boss in the corridor? Ma Yu was taken aback and asked immediately. Isnt there only one boss in this dungeon? Zhou Qing, pointing towards the room at the end of the corridor, asked in confusion. It was just a feeling, Im not sure if Im right, Tang Rong explained. It s like theres a knife pressed against your back. Even though you cant see it, you can feel something threatening your life. Could it be an invisible boss? Wang Qi had a sudden revelation, glanced at Tang Rong, and was taken aback. Just as Wang Qi was preparing to shout a warning to Song Jian, he suddenly noticed a semi-transparent figure slowly materializing behind Song Jian. This figure was a hunched monster, its face covered with a black cloth, wielding a dagger in its right hand and aiming straight for Song Jians head. Watc Wang Qi was shocked and shouted aloud, but before he could finish his sentence, he saw Song Jians body emit a golden light. Song Jians body turned at an unbelievable angle, and the dark red long sword in his hand collided fiercely with the dagger aimed at his head, creating a burst of sparks. Boom- The mysterious thief who had suddenly appeared was forced to retreat several steps. Over 300 damage points floated up above his head. The surprised down in his blood-red eyes, and his figure faded gradually from sight. It was during this moment that Song Jian managed to identify the creature. To his surprise, it was a boss with its own name C an 18 level elite. Half-Beastman Thief Zombie C Scufar, Elite Level, Level 18, Vitality Points: 3600/3600, Traits: Bloodthirsty, Cunning, Skills: Stealth, Deadly Strike, Ambush, Devastate, Garrotte. Scufar was a half-beastman with goblin bloodline. He was short and thin, standing only half the height of a typical adult male, and didnt have noticeable muscles. He looked like he could be blown away by a gust of wind. However, Scufar was a formidable thief. The day he turned into a zombie after the apocalypse, his goblin bloodline awakened, making him one of the most powerful bosses in the dungeon. Because he could turn invisible and wasnt bound to a specific area, Scufar liked to roam around the corridor while hidden. When Tang Rong was luring the monsters earlier, Tang Rong ran into Scufars warning range. If he hadnt sensed Scufars presence and ran out, Scufar might have kept him behind. Seeing Scufar, Tang Rong couldnt help but feel scared. If Scufar had caught up with him earlier, he would have been torn to pieces by the monsters he lured; That was too close! Tang Rong patted his chest, still shaken, and whispered to himself. The boss appeared, what should we do? Do we need to go and help? Ma Yu held up his shield and asked his companions while looking around. Do we even need to ask? Of course, we go! Wang Qi was the first to raise his weapon, aiming at a monster attacking Song Jian, and pulled the trigger. Lets go, lets take down the monsters that are low on health first! Tang Rong gritted his teeth, activated his stealth ability, and started heading towards Song Jian. Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Chapter 399: Rare Profession Chapter 399: Chapter 399: Rare Profession Translator: 549690339 I Finding out about the stealth attack from this eighteenth-level elite BOSS, Song Jian was not alarmed but delighted. For him, a fifteenth-level dungeon was not that difficult, otherwise, he wouldnt have asked to lure a group of minions before killing them. With an additional BOSS, the loot would be considerable. After all, good equipment usually dropped from BOSSes. Using Sacred Parry to dodge the BOSSS ambush, Song Jian activated Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body and charged at the BOSS. Behind Song Jian, a dozen or so minions were howling and chasing after him. Tang Rong appeared behind the weakest little monster. The moment he emerged from invisibility, his dagger had already violently penetrated the little monsters skull. Numbers showing over a hundred points in critical damage floated ahead of the creature. However, at this moment, all the minions had their aggro firmly locked on Song Jian, so no matter how Tang Rong attacked, he couldnt divert the aggro. Hit this one. As he saw Ma Yu charging over, Tang Rong hastily called out. Wang Qi shifted his target as well. Within moments, the three men killed a nearly dead minion before swiftly advancing to the next one. At this time, Song Jian, under attack from two or three minions, was chopping at the BOSS. His third eye was glowing, and the BOSS invisibility had no effect on him. He could see the opponent directly. For the BOSS, without its invisibility, it was just like a super minion. Many of its skills must be used while invisible, so a regular strike from Song Jian could break its invisibility and prevent it from using many of its skills. Light Strike! Another dazzling golden slash sent towards the BOSS. BOSS brandishes two daggers to parry. With a boom, the Sword Qi slashes onto its body. Its frail figure was sent flying like a baseball, violently crashing into an old cage. With a clunk, the arm-thick bars of the cage bent under the impact of the BOSS, some even splintering. Sharp fragments pierced the BOSSS body, causing it to emit a series of mad roars. Song Jian turned his body, swinging his sword and performing Broken Wing Dance. The dozen or so minions were forced to retreat and were eventually thrown into the air by the force. Song Jian, who has activated the Immortal Sword Body, had attributes comparable to a twenty-fifth level elite BOSS, so his Broken Wing Dance caused huge numbers of damage to float above the minions heads, shocking Wang Qi and others. Zhou Qing waved his magic staff and cast a Healing Skill on Song Jian. Ever since Song Jian joined the team, the pressure on healing had significantly decreased. All the monsters were almost dealt with by Song Jian, and Zhou Qing only needed to occasionally restore Song Jians Vitality Points. At this time, his Spirit Points were still over 90%, and he had two healing skills with huge instant healing but long cooldown time in his hand. Even if there was an accident, Zhou Qing was confident that there would be no casualties. It was precisely because of Zhou Qing, the healer, that Song Jian was able to fight so freely. Seeing the BOSS struggling to extricate itself from the cage, Song Jian smiled faintly. Suddenly, a brilliant silver beam burst forth from his third eye. Boom boom boom- Like a laser, the silver beam struck the BOSS, tearing its flesh apart. The BOSS was grotesquely disfigured and continuously emitted pain-filled screams. The hit had deducted nearly eight hundred points of damage from it. Song Jian showed signs of exhaustion. Despite the power of Eye Slasher, it consumed a significant amount of Spirit Points. Swinging his sword, Song Jian kept casting sword skills at the group of minions behind him. Within a short time, he had killed seven or eight minions. Thanks to the existence of the Devouring Belt, Song Jian had mostly recovered his lost Spirit Points. The remaining minions are yours, quickly wipe them out! Looking at the remaining five or six weakened minions, Song Jian turned to Ma Yu and others. Dont worry, leave it to us. Ma Yu hastily said, charging into a minion that was pouncing towards Song Jian, repeatedly hacking at it with his single-handed sword. Brother Song, you just focus on the BOSS. Well handle the minions. Wang Qi kept firing the trigger, unleashing bullets that glowed with various energy colors onto the weakened minions. Song Jian nodded and activated Rapid Sword while the Immortal Sword Body was still activated. He continuously slashed his sword, even creating a streak of shadows with it. Even a regular attack could inflict nearly a hundred points of damage on the BOSS. If he used a skill, the BOSSS vitality points would be falling visibly like a broken dam. Die. Song Jian leapt high, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly ignited in a flame. A majestic voice resonated throughout the dungeon. Endure my fury. With this strike, Song Jian triggered the passive attribute of the Eye of the Fire God ring. The BOSS, which had been preparing to dodge, suddenly shivered, causing it to briefly stagnate. By the time it had reacted, Song Jians sword had already viciously struck its body. A heart-wrenching pain made the BOSS scream in crazed agony. Song Jians eyes lit up. He immediately used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, and a transparent long sword fiercely penetrated the BOSSS skull. Pop- The BOSSS head exploded like a watermelon. Song Jian was stunned. He originally intended to use the Spiritual Sword Control Technique to make the BOSS lose its mind. However, he didnt expect that this mental attack would be the death of the BOSS, its head completely blew apart. The BOSSS vitality points instantly depleted, and its headless corpse fell to the ground, twitching continuously. Seven or eight pieces of equipment rolled out from underneath the BOSS, neatly arranged around its corpse. Brother Song, hang in there, were finishing up these minions and will come help you! Ma Yu was desperately attacking the minions when he heard the BOSSS roars from behind him. Thinking that the BOSS was suddenly going berserk, his heart dropped and he quickly shouted. Hmm. By the time you help, itll be too late. Brother Song has already killed the BOSS alone. Clear out these minions quickly! Wang Qi sneered and shouted. What, the BOSS is already dead? Ma Yu resisted the urge to turn around and look, his face full of surprise. That damage its simply terrifying. Every attack on the BOSS did hundreds of points of damage. Using a skill could deal three to five hundred damage. Wasnt it said that the damage of a swordman class isnt significant? Tang Rong couldnt help but complain. Well, you also have to consider whos the one playing the class. Can the class that Brother Song chose be an ordinary swordman? Wang Qi laughed. Ma Yu suddenly had an idea and asked: Brother Song, did you choose a rare class? Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: Chapter 400 Central Bank Chapter 400: Chapter 400 Central Bank Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian broke into a slight grin, charging towards the few remaining weakened monsters with his sword. Within moments, horrifying screams erupted as each monster fell, with equipment and supplies scattering all over the ground. Man, this is something youd only see in dreams, hahaha! Tang Rongs eyes sparkled as he burst into laughter, taking in the multitude of items on the ground, each emitting its own radiant glow. We really owe Brother Song for this one. Wang Qis face displayed sincere gratitude. Lets split the gear first. Song Jian suggested, smiling. Brother Song, you should choose first. After all, you took down most of these creatures on your own. Well take what you dont want Tang Rong offered, his face beaming. Before, Tang Rong had been upset that Song Jian demanded so many items, but now it was clear that Song Jian could have cleared the entire dungeon alone. They were practically unnecessary. Then, I wont hold back. Laughing, Song Jian quickly picked up a level 15 silver quality gauntlet, replacing his own Zombie Leader Gauntlets. Bloody Thug Gauntlets (Silver) Leather Arm Guard. Equipment level: 15. Effects: Defense +8, Resistance +4, Agility +3, Armor Break +2, Dexterity +2. Attack speed increase: 20%. Special effect: Bloodthirsty Fury (passive). When you inflict damage on the target, theres a chance to trigger Bloodthirsty Fury, increasing attack speed by 50% for 6 seconds. This effect can trigger only once every 5 minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 15. Available to take out of the game: No. This equipment could have been used by Rogues, but there was no hesitation in Song Jians eyes when he saw it. Besides, Tang Rong, who watched enviously from the side, had no other choice. Well, Ill just take this one. You can split the rest among yourselves. Song Jian gave a quick glance at the remaining items, shaking his head. Brother Song, are you sure you dont want any more? There are still two silver quality items left Wang Qi asked, his face filled with surprise. Enough, I have no use for the other two items. Song Jian responded, shaking his head. Brother Song, youre really generous! Wang Qi beamed, giving him a thumbs up. Tang Rong, why arent you thanking Brother Song yet? Theres a silver-quality dagger right here! What, a silver-quality dagger? Tang Rongs whole body quaked; he had been so focused on the silver gauntlet Song Jian picked up, that he had barely noticed the other items they got. Hearing about the silver-quality dagger made Tang Rongs heart start thumping wildly. Brother Song, are you really giving us this piece of equipment? Tang Rong asked, hardly able to believe it. You take it, I have no use for a Rogues dagger. Song Jian said, smiling. In actuality, a level 15 silver quality weapon, especially a dagger, thrown into an auction house, could easily get tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. However, Song Jian didnt want to appear too greedy while running a dungeon with his friends. He would only demand what was suited for him. He wouldnt intentionally hoard equipment just for a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Eagerly, Tang Rong began using the dagger. His damage instantly skyrocketed, leading him to chuckle to himself in satisfaction Theres a silver-quality one-handed hammer left. Ma Yu, do you want to take it? Wang Qi glanced at the other silver-quality item, hesitant to suggest. Ill take it. I have the Blunt Weapon Mastery skill, hehe. Ma Yus face broke into a hearty grin. Zhou Qing, you can take this blue quality priests robe and leggings. Wang Qi directed. Alright. Zhou Qing agreed enthusiastically, having not received a single piece of equipment until now, he suddenly found himself in the possession of two level 15 blue quality pieces of equipment Ill stash the remaining items for now. We can sell them later and then split the money. Wang Qi had assumed the role of team leader and quickly stowed all the leftover loot again. Phew, this game is so bleak and oppressive. If it werent for the thrill of getting new equipment, Id have quit playing. Zhou Qing caressed his newly-acquired priests robe, a wistful expression on his face. Then you can go on vacation in real life, you know. Jiuzhaigou, Hainan C these are good places to go and admire the beautiful scenery Wang Qi felt obliged as a team leader to lift his teammates spirits and quickly suggested. Hmm, thats not a bad idea But Im broke, 1 cant afford to go! Zhou Qings face immediately fell at the suggestion. Wang Qi was momentarily flustered; his attempt at encouragement backfired, leaving his teammate more depressed. Well, 1 think the fountain park in the city isnt that bad he quickly offered. What the hell, team leader! Theres a huge difference between Jiuzhaigou, Hainan, and a park fountain! Ma Yu couldnt help but mock. What do you know? I often spend my time near the park fountain Wang Qi hurriedly countered. Dont you guys know that game items can be taken into the real world? Song Jian asked, somewhat baffled. Yes, we do know. Last time I found an awl that I could take out of the game. Zhou Qing admitted with a melancholic expression on his face. But what use do I have for an awl? I was so furious that I just tossed it. Items in the game with the attribute to be taken out are rare the more valuable the item, the rarer the attribute Tang Rong chimed in, appearing helpless. He had always hoped to find a take-out-able dagger, but to no avail. In reality, the value of items in the real world doesnt increase with their rank in the game Song Jian glanced around at the group, hesitating to continue. He was considering how best to explain it without hurting their pride. Boss, what do you mean? Wang Qi turned to him, puzzled. I once found a jewelry store where almost all the gold bracelets were considered junk in the game, but they could all be taken out! Song Jian blurted. What? Really, Brother Song? Zhou Qing jumped up from his spot on the ground, his face flushed with excitement. Yes, and Ive gotten some jewelry before. In the game, theyre considered junk, but in the real world, they could be sold for millions, or even tens of millions Song Jian continued. Zhou Qing and the others exchanged glances, suddenly catching their breath. Team leader, do you remember the Central Bank in the city where we were before? Zhou Qing abruptly shouted. Yes, yes, I do. At the time, we only searched the lobby and office areas and found a heap of worthless paper money. But their underground vaultwe couldnt get it open, so we just left Wang Qi recounted excitedly. Do you think that banks vault might have gold bars? Zhou Qings eyes started to sparide. Gold bars! Song Jians eyes lit up as well. It was highly plausible! After we finish this dungeon, lets go check that bank vault. Wang Qi suggested, his excitement palpable. Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Chapter 401: The Star of Sin Chapter 401: Chapter 401: The Star of Sin Translator: 549690339 | Inspired by Song Jian, everyone immediately started to get excited; however, Ma Yu took no time to pour cold water on them: The safes in the underground vault, can you open them? Theyre sturdy enough to resist a bomb, and not to mention, the walls and the door itself are thousands of pounds of concrete And youre forgetting, there were high-level monsters in that vault last time. We nearly lost our lives down there Tang Rong added somewhat fearfully. Gold bricks, guys! Those are actual gold bricks that we can take back to the real world! Each of them worth hundreds of thousands; even if we can only take one out at a time, wed be rich! Zhou Qing protested reluctantly. I do have a master key, maybe it can open the door to that vault Song Jian suddenly suggested. What, really? Ha! What do we have to fear now? Even if the monsters in there are formidable, are they as terrifying as the ones in this duplicate world? Weve made it this far, so what should we fear from creatures in the underground vault? Zhou Qing exclaimed. After we finish this duplicate world, well head straight to the banks underground vault, Wang Qi decided. Alright, then well entirely empty out that vault. Ha! Were going to be rich! Finally, days without work and loads of freedom are within our reach! Everyone instantly became energized. After a short rest of about ten minutes, when everyones Vitality and Spirit Points were completely replenished, they started cautiously making their way deeper into the dungeon. I think we should kill all the prisoners in these cages, Zhou Qing articulated while witnessing the aimless pacing of the imprisoned monsters, finding something odd about the situation. Thats a waste of time. Why not just finish the boss, clear the dungeon and be done with it? Were in a hurry, after all, Tang Rong shook his head. An idea crossed Song Jians mind, and he hastily told Tang Rong, You infiltrate it, find out what kind of property this boss monster has. Elite Level or Lord Level? Tang Rong was taken aback for a moment but did not reject the proposal, instead, he skillfully performed a stealth maneuver, quietly advancing forward. There were quite a lot of monsters in the corridor. After cautiously checking the room at the end of the corridor, upon his return, Tang Rong mentioned to Song Jian 20th level, Lord Level boss. What, a 20th-level Lord Level Boss? Wang Qi and the others exclaimed in astonishment. For them, this task was practically unachievable. It appears we should first clear all the small monsters in these cages, Song Jian suggested with a bitter smile. Lord Level Bosses have a summoning skill. Its quite possible he will summon all the small creatures from the cages halfway through the fight. At that point, with so many small monsters, I may not be able to hold them back alone. Safety first, safety first! Wang Qi and the others responded in fear. Lets start with the cages on the left; there are only two monsters in there! Tang Rong pointed to a cage behind him. You guys group up into fours, Ill go solo. Split and act, itll be quicker. Song Jian proposed. Alright, Brother Song, If something happens, just yell and well come to your aid, Wang Qi immediately responded. Its more like if we run into something, well yell for Brother Song, Ma Yu smirked at Wang Qi. The monsters in the cages were much easier to handle than the ones in the corridor. They were all groggy and acted as if they lost their senses, only attacking the enemies who dared to enter their confinements. Moreover, they merely claw at their foes during the attacks. They did not possess any special traits or skills, just a higher amount of vitality than their outdoor zombie counterparts; Song Jian mopped up two or three cages in a row and after neutralizing a small monster in the fourth cage, found something was off about this cage; Not only did this cage contain a plain wooden bed, it also had a desk and a chair, while the rest of the cages were filled with nothing more than dry straws. Overcome by curiosity, Song Jian pulled open the drawer of the table, and inside, he found a decomposed notebook and a corroded pen. These two items werent even worthy of being considered odds and ends. The notebook crumbled to pieces at the slightest touch, and the pen was corroded to the extent that even the cap wouldnt come off. After thoroughly searching the drawer and finding nothing of interest, Song Jian shook his head, shifting his attention to the wooden bed. At this point, a thin mattress was resting on the plain wooden bed, covered with dirty stains. Song Jian walked up, grabbed it, and threw it away. Suddenly, a smooth wooden board appeared in front of Song Jians eyes. Numbers were carved into the board with fingertips. 2,7,13,45,- Two, seven, thirteen, forty-five? Song Jian frowned in confusion: What does this mean? After a while of thinking without coming to any conclusions, Song Jian shook his head in disappointment and left. Just as he was leaving the cage, the whole wooden bed started to decay rapidly, as if a few minutes had spanned several decades, or centuries. Even the wooden legs failed to support the bed, slowly rotting and collapsing. In a blink of an eye, the wooden bed turned into a pile of decaying ruins; At this moment, a metal plate appeared under the bed on the floor. Most of the plate was buried under the debris of the decayed bed, with only a palm-sized area exposed, and unless looked at closely, it could easily go unnoticed; Everyone together took more than two hours to clear off all the small monsters in the corridor and the cages. It appeared that there were only two Bosses in the entire dungeon, they had already killed one, so only one remained in the room at the end of the corridor; Only this one is left, kill it, and we can clear the entire dungeon, Ma Yu said, somewhat excited. Hey, do you think well be on TV? Tang Rong asked, laughing. I dont think so. Only by completing the highest difficulty in the dungeon, do we stand a chance to be featured on TV. Zhou Qing shook his head. May luck be with me, let a silver-quality shield drop for me! Ma Yu prayed with his hands together; Ha-ha, arent you afraid that a level twenty shield will drop? Then youll only be able to watch but not use it. Wang Qi laughed. As long as its a shield, Ill be able to use it sooner or later, Ma Yu retorted indignantly. Im going for it! Song Jian smirked, holding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand, heading towards the final room; Evil Star Samodo, Lord level, Level 20, Vitality: 8100/8100, Traits: Cruelty, Berserk, Skills: Star-breaking Slash, Imprison, Armor-breaking Strike, Angry Roar, Summoning, Slaughter; Song Jian was about to enter when he reconsidered and with a wave of his hand, he summoned two fire elves. Following that, he summoned his pet, the Black Dragon Hatchling. The two 20th level fire elves were considerably larger than Song Jian, their upper body wafting with heat, and beneath their waist was a blaze of fire. The searing temperature caused the surrounding air to warp and distort. Go, attack that monster! Song Jian pointed at the boss ahead and commanded. Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Chapter 402: Slaughter Chapter 402: Chapter 402: Slaughter Translator: 549690339 | Song Jians summoned fire elemental had completely changed its appearance from before; previously, he would summon level ten fire elementals, but now that he had reached level 20, the fire elemental had also been upgraded to level 20, becoming more fierce and stronger. With a roar, the two fire elementals charged at the level 20 Lord level BOSS in a hall ahead with incredible speed. As soon as they entered the hall, the BOSS detected the intruders, let out a ferocious roar, and swung its giant blade almost as long as its own body at the fire elementals. Boom! Sparks flew as the fire elemental that had been targeted by the BOSS suffered over 300 points of damage, while the BOSS took over 100 points of fire damage. Broken Wing Dance! Swinging the longsword, Song Jian joined the fray. The Black Dragon whelp let out a dragon chant, soared into the air, and began spewing Dragon Breath and magic at the BOSS. Lets go! Zhou Qing, keep an eye on our vitality! Wang Qi shouted. A level 20 Lord level BOSS is usually a force to be reckoned with, so the four of them would surely turn and flee if they encountered it. After all, the level difference alone is enough to make their attacks less effective, while the BOSS could inflict exponentially more damage on them. If it werent for Song Jian drawing the aggro to himself, Wang Qi and his companions wouldnt have the courage to engage the BOSS. Within thirty seconds, the incredibly damaging BOSS had chopped both fire elementals to pieces, and turned its attention to Song Jian. Since the fire elementals had been summoned by Song Jian, killing them did not divert the aggro. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jians sword moves flowed like a tide, one after another, relentless in their pursuit of the BOSS. Every strike inflicted over 200 points of damage, causing the BOSS to bellow with rage as its vitality continuously dropped. Wang Qi and his companions dodged the BOSSS attacks carefully, dealing only ten or twenty points of damage each time, but they gritted their teeth and contributed their efforts. In the name of Samodo, I declare you guilty and incarcerated! Samodo knocked Song Jian back with a slash and pointed to the Black Dragon whelp in midair, which had been constantly raining fireballs on him, shouting angrily. Suddenly, countless strands of black energy appeared in midair and coalesced into black chains that shot toward the Black Dragon whelp. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Seven or eight chains danced around the Black Dragons body as if controlled by someone, quickly creating a black cage, locking the young dragon tightly inside. Aow! With a piercing cry, the Black Dragon whelp struggled, causing the black chains to grow taut and dig into the gaps between its thick scales. However, no matter how hard it struggled, the black chains remained unbroken. Bang! The young Black Dragon fell heavily to the ground. At this moment, its body, neck, wings, and even its mouth were bound by black chains, appearing like a large rice dumpling. Song Jians heart pounded, but after taking a closer look, he saw that the black chains had only ensnared the Black Dragon whelp without causing any actual harm, and relaxed. This level 20 Lord level BOSS was almost equal in strength to Song Jian, and just the wind from its powerful strikes left Wang Qi and the other melee characters struggling to breathe. Fighting this BOSS was especially difficult for them, even when it wasnt paying attention to them. Whoosh- A flash of white light fell on Song Jian from above, instantly restoring a portion of his lost vitality. Immortal Sword Body, activate! Song Jian gritted his teeth and activated his Immortal Sword Body, his strength soaring once more granting him a significant increase in all attributes by seven points. Now, Song Jian could overpower level 20 Lord BOSS Samodo. Boom, boom, boom- After several clashes, Samodo had an astonished expression on its face. The sudden increase in strength caught it off-guard. After exchanging blows several times, it was forced to retreat several steps, back now against the wall and with nowhere to run. Feeling humiliated, Samodo had never been pushed so far. With a loud roar, a bloody aura emanated from the BOSSS body, filling the entire room with the wails of ghostly cries akin to those of lamenting spirits. You idiots, hurry up and help! Samodo shouted, smashing its fist into the wall behind it to vent its anger. However, after a while, no one else had rushed into the room. At this point, Wang Qi and his companions suddenly realized their relief that they had cleared the cage of monsters first. If they hadnt, the monsters in the cage would have already swarmed into the room. Even with Song Jians strength, they would probably have to flee and rethink their strategy, while the four of them were likely to die in the fight. A chill ran down their spines as the four exchanged glances. Fortunately, while the BOSS was roaring, the group continued to deal damage with their unabated attacks, quickly reducing the BOSSS vitality by 700-800 points. Furious at the lack of help from the prisoners, Samodo gripped the massive handle of its weapon with both hands, held the blade horizontally, and started spinning like a top. Slaughter! The BOSS roared as it charged towards Song Jian. Fuck! Tang Rongs face changed drastically as he retreated, but he was still grazed by the swinging blade, reducing his vitality by half. He flew through the room like a pinball and slammed into the wall. Ma Yus reaction was a beat slower than Tang Rongs, making him take even more damage. However, Ma Yu was relatively unscathed, as he had a shield for protection, only losing about a third of his vitality. Looking at the new cracks in his shield, Ma Yu had a tearful expression on his face. The shields durability had already decreased by more than 20 points, leaving only about 15 points left. If the fight continued, the shield would likely be finished after the battle. Flash, flash, flash- Several beams of white light fell, and the vitality of Ma Yu and Tang Rong was quickly restored to more than half. As soon as Song Jian saw the BOSS roar and charge at him with blade spinning, he immediately used the Sword Shadow Step, fleeing toward the exit. Woo, woo, woo- Dark howls emanated from the BOSS, chasing after Song Jian at a rapid pace. Wang Qi and his companions were terrified. They couldnt withstand such attacks, and even if Zhou Qing used his ultimate healing ability, it would be too late to heal them. Now, only Wang Qi could attack, holding his weapon and continuously pulling the trigger to shoot at the BOSS. However, the bullets were all deflected by the BOSSS rotating blade, and a series of MISS texts floated above its head. Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Chapter 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet Chapter 403: Chapter 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet The BOSSS final attack was increasing in speed as time passed, and a hint of crimson appeared on the spinning blade, the invisible force it generated was growing larger and larger. One meter, three meters, five meters, In the end, there was nowhere left in the room to dodge the BOSSS final attack. Out of options, Song Jian had to flee the room, sprinting towards the main door of the instance. Boom- The BOSS burst through the main door of the room, slicing the walls on either side and reducing them to a pile of rubble. The four teammates huddled in a corner, quivering with fear. If Song Jian hadnt lured the BOSS away, they would undoubtedly be corpses by now. This This is the power of a level 20 Lord-level BOSS? Zhou Qings eyes were filled with fear. The terrifying figure of the BOSS had left an indelible shadow in his heart. Should Should we go and help? Wang Qi asked in a weak voice. The room fell into silence. Melee fighters cant get close at all. Ma Yu cast a glance at Tang Rong, muttering under his breath. Yeah, we cant get close. Tang Rong was still shaken and almost got one-shotted by the BOSS earlier. Im a priest Zhou Qing glanced over at Wang Qi. He was grateful he was a priest who stood far back; otherwise, with his cloth armor defense, he would have been one-shotted by merely touching the BOSS. All eyes turned to Wang Qi. Captain Wang, why dont you represent our team and offer some assistance? Yes, we should help and not just spectate. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing when the spoils of war are distributed! Captain Wang, your class is the most suitable, you dont have to risk your life. Just stay at a distance and shoot, even failing to cause damage doesnt matter. The main thing is for our teams attitude to be shown. Yes, yes, attitude, attitude is very important!- The three discussed among themselves while Wang Qis face turned pale. The blade of the BOSS had whizzed in front of him earlier, and even the force of it had caused his cheek to sting. Under the expectant gazes, Wang Qi gritted his teeth, tightly clenched his weapon, and shouted in a low voice: Ill do it. Ill go help him! With that, Wang Qi charged towards the BOSS. What a man! Respect. With this kind of daring spirit, he really deserves to be the captain. If theres a chance to cover the rear in the future, dont fight him for it. Hell get annoyed. Yeah, yeah, rear-covering tasks can all be given to the captain in the future. He can handle it for sure. Although Wang Qi felt afraid, he also knew that Song Jian was currently holding all of the BOSSS aggro, and even if he fought desperately, he wouldnt be able to draw its attention. But still, he was afraid! Everywhere the BOSS went was like the passing of a violent storm, the cages were twisted and disfigured by the force of the BOSS, pressing and extending the corridor by three to four meters. Song Jian looked back, the duration of the BOSSS skill was quite long; it had been more than ten seconds already, yet it continued spinning relentlessly. The invisible forces around it had formed into a robust tornado. The multitude of sword forces within the tornado collided with each other, sparking bright sparks. If they continued running, they would exit the instance, and the BOSS would then turn its attention to Wang Qi and the others. Although Wang Qi looked terrified, he was still continually attacking the BOSS. Song Jian could not bear to cause trouble for them by leading the BOSS their way. Im going all in! Song Jian quickly weighed the options in his mind, gritted his teeth, and turned around to charge at the BOSS. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Waving his long sword, Song Jian amazingly collided with the sword-force tornado; Boom- With a loud bang, the entire game area trembled slightly. Song Jian felt a strong force surge towards him, forcing him to step back, but he soon stabilized, engaging his Hearts Eye skill. His eyes radiated faint glints of light; Clang! Clang! Clang! Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, always swung from an uncanny angle, tearing through the cyclone of blade energy that the BOSS generated. His sword clashed with the BOSSS long black blade; Once, twice, three times, Song Jians nerves were taut, like steel threads. His full attention was focused on every movement, every detail of the BOSS. Each clash of sword on blade was crucial; even a small deviation could cause Song Jian to lose all his progress, and be thrown into the air by the BOSSS powerful energy; lhe essence of the Tai Chi Sword Skill is the dissipation of force. The BOSSS cyclone of blade energy was likened to a massive wave, and Song Jian was like a solid rock. Collisions constantly occurred, but with each clash, he shattered the waves of energy; The proficiency of his Tai Chi Sword Skill was increasing at an astonishing pace. In a short span of time, his proficiency level had elevated to 100%; If Song Jian were to open his skill bar now, he would notice a constant golden glow within the Tai Chi Sword Skill column. The 100% limit seemed to blur, as though the level cap was being constantly honed; With every clash of sword and blade, the aura that the BOSS had built up slowly dissipated. Its once-fluid moves now seemed obstructed by a pebble, causing minor delays each time; Suddenly, the cyclone of blade energy the BOSS controlled could not be sustained any longer. It dissipated with a boom, leaving behind a burst of energy. Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill also ran its course at this point, and without his guard up, he was thrown into the air by the energy and harshly smashed into the wall near the entrance of the game area; Just then, Wang Qi was loading a bullet more than two fingers long into his gun. This was the Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet that Wang Qi had purchased from a wandering merchant for a thousand Doomsday Coins. You could not find this kind of bullet in the regular system shop. This was one of Wang Qis last resorts. Although costly, the damage inflicted by this bullet justified its price; At this moment, Wang Qi held the gun steady in both hands that appeared as still as if made of iron, his cheek pressed against the cold bolt of the gun. His right eye was peering through the scope, unblinkingly fixed on the back of the BOSSS head; Target locked Target hit location determined Energy charge-up Energy charge-up exceeds 120% Warning: This shot could deal 180% damage to the target, but will also inflict permanent damage on the firearm, reducing its maximum durability by 10 points permanently; The cold, mechanical voice echoed in Wang Qis ears, but he remained unfazed; Previously, he had fired at least a hundred rounds, but not a single one hit the BOSS amidst the blade energy whirlwind. Thats why he brought out this bullet. Wang Qi took a deep breath, finally pulling the trigger; Bang- lhe gun recoiled fiercely, the muzzle flashing with a light blue flame over a foot long; Crack- A clear shattering sound came from within the gun, causing Wang Qis face to go deathly pale. Despite the pain in his two arms, as if his bones had cracked, it was no comparison to the cold dread in his heart; Damn, seems like a low-probability event has occurred These thoughts ran through Wang Qis mind; At that moment, the blade energy cyclone from the BOSS had been shattered by Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill. Song Jians body had harshly smacked into a wall, and the BOSS, roaring, tottered backwards; Thud- A crisp sound of impact reverberated, the BOSSS body staggered briefly. Something seemed to have been shot out from between its brows, spraying a streak of blood; Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Chapter 404: Distributing the Spoils of War Chapter 404: Chapter 404: Distributing the Spoils of War Watching the BOSS collapse, Wang Qi couldnt help but feel an incredible sensation. System: Congratulations, you have killed the final BOSS of the secret realm Sinful Bloody Cage and gained 120,000 battle experience. System: You and your friends have successfully explored the secret realm Sinful Bloody Cage, completing 80% of it. Your achievements will be forever recorded at the entrance, for all to see. Wang Qis strike had directly wiped out the nearly two thousand remaining Vitality Points of the BOSS. Seeing the -1897 damage numbers floating above the BOSSS head, Wang Qi felt as if he were dreaming. How how is this possible Wang Qi couldnt believe it in his heart, but immediately after, he felt immense surprise. I low is this possible!- Tang Rong was the first to exclaim. Only the five of them could see the system prompt. When they saw that Wang Qi had killed the BOSS, the other three members of the team couldnt help but feel absurd. Captain, did you steal Brother Songs BOSS? Ma Yu looked at his companion with a puzzled face. What do you mean steal Brother Songs BOSS? Arent we exploring and fighting the BOSS together? You can only say Zhou Qing pondered for a moment before continuing, The captain stole the last hit on the BOSS. Anyway, the captain did a great job this time. Since entering the instance, I felt awkward. We didnt seem to be playing much of a companion role, its like we were just trinkets hanging on the bosss leg. Ma Yu shrugged his shoulders and said casually. Quick, go see how the captain and Brother Song are doing. Zhou Qing put away his Magic Staff and walked toward the outside of the room. The most important thing is to see if the BOSS has dropped any equipment suitable for us, hehe. Tang Rong played with the newly acquired silver-quality dagger, chuckling. Seeing Wang Qi standing dumbly in the corridor, Zhou Qing walked up to him and patted his shoulder, saying, Hey, captain, well done. For that last strike, did you use a trump card? Captain, I told you to buy more of those bullets at the time, saying that once we missed that village, we wouldnt have that shop. You only bought one, now you must regret it. Tang Rong came out laughing. When they had met the wandering merchant, all of them were together. Wang Qi, with embarrassed pockets, only bought one bullet and was lectured by Tang Rong for a long time. When they had money later, they went to find the wandering merchant again but could never find him. At this time, Song Jian had already struggled out of the wall. Glancing at the BOSSS corpse lying in a pool of blood, he couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief. The feeling just now, it was strange, as if 1 had entered a state of epiphany, Song Jian thought to himself. Opening the skill column, Song Jian was astonished. The level of his Tai Chi Sword Skill had reached level 2 at 89%. He remembered that his Tai Chi Sword Skill level had been only one before, and it was still quite a distance from being full. How could it suddenly break through to level 2 now, and not cost any skill points? Just as Song Jian was feeling astonished, he suddenly heard Tang Rong exclaim, Wow, golden equipment! Song Jian looked at the dropped BOSS loot. Amongst the seven or eight items, a ring with a faint golden glow was quietly lying there. Song Jian gave a slight smile and picked up all the items. Ring of Blood (Gold), Ring, Item Level 20, Equipment Effect: Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Maximum Vitality Points +200, Special Effect 1: Vampiric (Passive), 15% of the damage dealt to the target will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; Special Effect 2: Bloodthirst (Active), the user will gain a Bloody Shield with 1000 defense points, and 50% of the damage absorbed by the Bloody Shield will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; After the Bloody Shield shatters, it will deal 500 true damage to all surrounding enemies and cause them to be unable to attack or move for 3 seconds; Skill Cooldown: 60 minutes; Item Usage Requirement: Level 20; Can it be taken out of the game: No 111 take this ring, is that okay? Song Jian asked, glancing at the others. Ma Yu, Tang Rong, and Wang Qi were all suitable for this ring. However, upon hearing Song Jians words, they all shook their heads hastily. Brother Song, if you like it, just take it. Dont ask us, Wang Qi said with a smile. Yeah, Brother Song, this ring requires level 20 to wear. Even if it were given to us, we couldnt use it, Ma Yu scratched his head and grinned. Feeling guilty, arent you? Tang Rong whispered in Ma Yus ear. Song Jian gave a slight smile, chose Need, and the four pals quickly chose to abandon it. Song Jian replaced the Ring of Strength with the Ring of Blood, putting it on. With this ring, Song Jians agility attribute finally broke through the 40-point barrier, and his Vitality Points reached 1,720. It was almost no different from a BOSS. Now, except for the lower Vitality Points, Song Jians attributes were almost no different from a Level 20 Elite BOSS. And once he activated the Immortal Sword Body, his attributes could completely crush a Level 20 Elite BOSS. In addition to the golden ring, the BOSS also dropped two silver attribute weapons. One was a gorgeous Level 15 weapon, the G24 Gauss Sniper Rifle. This sniper rifle had not only great power, but also a long range and a firing rate of one shot every 3 seconds. Moreover, its built-in magazine could automatically form a sniper bullet every minute, with a 10% chance of forming a special bullet. The built-in magazine capacity was twenty rounds, and once the bullet limit was reached, it couldnt continue to generate more. Song Jian directly threw the gun to Wang Qi. Wang Qi posted the attributes of the rifle, and it immediately attracted everyones gasps. From now on, Wang Qi would most likely become the main damage dealer of the team. Good stuff, good stuff! Tang Rong was so envious that his eyes were about to bleed. With this weapon, Wang Qis damage would at least double, and he would have the ability to generate bullets, malting up for the huge consumption issues faced by gunners. Theres also a silver-quality Codex, a priests off-hand equipment, for you! Song Jian threw the silver-glowing Codex to Zhou Qing. Is there one for me too? Zhou Qing asked, surprised. Upon receiving the Codex, Zhou Qing couldnt help but exclaim Damn and kissed it twice. Ranged professions off-hand equipment was originally scarce, and Zhou Qing hadnt acquired any until now, only using a two-handed staff. However, this Level 15 silver-quality Codexs attributes far surpassed his current two-handed staff, further solidifying his decision to switch to a one-handed staff. As for the remaining blue and green equipment, Song Jian glanced at them, found nothing he needed, and handed them all to Wang Qi to sell. Among them were four Enhancement Stones, and along with the previous ones dropped from monsters, the group had a total of twenty-two Enhancement Stones. Then, Song Jian showed the last item to everyone, waved it twice, and said with a smile, According to our previous agreement, this item belongs to me! Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Chapter 405: Leaving Chapter 405: Chapter 405: Leaving Song Jian was holding a potion recipe diagram in his hand. Let me see what the recipe is? Tang Rong looked interested because he also studied alchemy and pharmacology as a side occupation. Song Jian generously showed the potion recipe. Brave Potion recipe. After use, you can learn how to craft Brave Potion1. Usage Requirement: Alchemy and Pharmacology level 5. Brave Potion: After consumption, all attributes increase by 10% with a duration of 30 minutes. You can only use one bottle at a time, and stacking is not effective. A status potion! My God, this is a potion you can use your whole life! Tang Rong exclaimed in surprise. This potion is almost useless for novices, but the higher the level and stronger the person using it, the greater the effect of the potion. For Song Jian, using this potion would increase attributes by 4 strength, 4 agility, 2 constitution, 1 spirit, 1 intelligence, and 1 charismaa total of thirteen attribute points. The higher the attribute value of a person, the stronger the increase effect. Even if Tang Rong and the others used it, they could increase their attributes by three or four points. Dont be envious. Even if I gave it to you, you couldnt learn it. As I recall, your Alchemy and Pharmacology level is only 1. Ma Yu looked at Tang Rong and said. Its already at 96% for level 1.1 will reach level 2 soon, thank you! Tang Rong replied without hesitation. Even if you reach level 3, you cant learn it. This recipe requires level 5. Thats quite a distance for you. Thank you for your reminder, but I can see the usage requirements of this recipe. Song Jian just smiled and, right in front of everyone, instantly learned the formula. The whole recipe transformed into golden fragments and surged towards Song Jian. This sight made Tang Rongs mouth twitch a bit. Did you really have to learn it right in front of us? Is it so great to have a high level in Pharmacology? Tang Rong howled in his heart. The others just sympathetically looked at Tang Rong without uttering a word. Brother Song, weve got twenty-two enhancement stones in total this time. How about we split them directly instead of selling them? Theyre hard to come by. Wang Qi hesitated for a moment before saying to Song Jian. Enhancement stones? Sounds good! Song Jian gave a slight smile. He wanted the enhancement stones, but he already took the most valuable things from the dungeon. Asking for enhancement stones now, even though Wang Qi and the others would surely give them to him, it would seem a bit greedy. Lets each have four stones, and the rest goes to you, Brother Song. Wang Qi handed over six enhancement stones. Alright! Song Jian glanced at the others and, seeing no objections, he took the enhancement stones. Heh, Im going to use mine on my codex! Zhou Qing said excitedly. Of course, Im using mine on my weapon. Tang Rong looked eager to try. Ding, ding, ding- Wang Qi, who had been silent all along, directly smashed all four of his enhancement stones onto his newly acquired Gauss sniper rifle. Four enhancement stones increased the rifles damage by 40. This damage was nearly comparable to that of a silver-quality weapon at level 20. Enhancement stones can enhance weapons and armor, but they cant enhance rings or other accessories. Song Jian thought for a while and directly smashed the enhancement stones onto his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Of the six stones, five were successfully enhanced, and one failed. The damage of his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword increased by fifty. It was terrifying how even a single normal attack could cause more than two-hundred points of damage. Brother Song, why is our dungeon exploration completion only 80%? Zhou Qing suddenly asked. You know, the higher the completion rate of the dungeon exploration, the more rewards you get. Having only completed 80%, clearly appears as if therere areas in the dungeon they havent explored yet. Im not sure, maybe there are places we havent explored yet? Song Jian frowned slightly he also saw the previous system prompt and was taken aback when he saw the 80% completion rate. Just then, the strange cage made of beds, tables, and chairs theyd discovered before, popped into his mind. Lets go check it out! Song Jian strode towards the previous cage. At this point, the wooden bed in the cage had already turned into rubble, and the table and chairs had been destroyed during the previous boss fight. But a strange pattern faintly appeared on the ground amidst the rubble. After sweeping away the rubble of the wooden bed, Song Jian found it to be a peculiar Hexagram Array Diagram. It looked somewhat similar to the summoning array he used for summoning Blood Servants. There might be a hidden boss in this dungeon Song Jian said in a low voice. However, now that the dungeon has been completed, they could only enter once a day. So, to verify Song Jians guess, they would have to wait until tomorrow. Shall we come back tomorrow and see? Tang Rong glanced at his companions and asked. All eyes turned to Song Jian. Song Jian nodded. He had nothing else to do anyway, and even if the items dropped from the dungeon were reduced by one tier, not all of Song Jians equipment was level 20. He might as well take this opportunity to complete his level 20 equipment set. Alright, so well come back tomorrow! Wang Qi said with a laugh. Lets rest for two hours now, and then go to the Central Bank together. How about it, Brother Song? After clearing a dungeon, Song Jian had used up a lot. He had exhausted all his Weakness Potions and Slowness Potions, with only two bottles of healing potions left. Wang Qi still had many dungeon drops that he wanted to sell off now. Song Jian nodded and said, Okay, lets rest for two hours and then go directly to the Central Bank. The Central Bank is marked prominently on Song Jians map. Its a level 20 monster areawho knows how Wang Qi and the others had dared to explore there before. Clearing a dungeon was exhausting. Song Jian was on the brink of mental breakdown, especially after the final boss fight. Although he had entered a state of understanding that greatly enhanced his Tai Chi Sword Skill, it took a heavy toll on his mental strength. His head was slightly aching at the moment, and he wished he could sleep right away. But when he returned to the Manor Castle and was about to rest, the butler George was still waiting outside his room. George, what is it? If it wasnt something important, George wouldnt do this. My lord, your female guest has woken up. She left with the Dawn Warrior you newly recruited. Heres a note she left for you. George handed a folded note to Song Jian. What? She left and took the Dawn Warrior I recruited recently? A stunned Song Jian quickly checked the follower interface. Fortunately, the Dawn Warrior had not betrayed him and his loyalty had not decreased either. I saved her life, and she ran off with my follower. Lets see what she has to say. A disgruntled Song Jian opened the note to read it carefully. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Chapter 407: The Holy Land, Do Not Enter Chapter 407: Chapter 407: The Holy Land, Do Not Enter Without Invitation Upon hearing the book detailing all herb locations in the game, Song Jian paused and couldnt help but ask, Theres a book like that? Of course! This is the citys largest library, Zhu Hao proudly exclaimed. From then on, Id come here every day to try my luck. Its a pity though, Ive never had another chance to enter ever since that one time. That is indeed a pity, Song Jian replied with a slight smile and began walking towards the steps. Ordinary people would probably be panting by the time they reached the library entrance at the end of these dozen steps. However, those who could stand here were elite professionals above level 10. Their physical stamina was robust, so such exertion was nothing for them. By the time Song Jian arrived at the library entrance, it was filled with people, including not just players but also numerous NPC professionals. They all stood quietly in their places, waiting silently. Cant we just go in? Song Jian asked quietly. Unless you can defeat the two guards at the entrance, Zhu Hao murmured. The guards standing at the librarys entrance were slightly different from those at other places. Their armour was more ornate, with purple magical patterns even painted on them. The aura they emitted was also more threatening than their peers. Even though the area in front of the library entrance was filled with people, nobody dared to approach them. Moreover, the levels of these two guards were not revealed. Their danger level was indicated only by two blood-red skull icons. Dont worry, a lucky person will randomly be chosen from everyone in ten minutes, Zhu Hao muttered, thinking Song Jian was getting impatient. However, what Song Jian was pondering at that moment was whether he could directly enter the library, as he was trusted with a mission given by Cecilia Priest. Just as Song Jian was hesitating, the library doors opened from the inside. A serious-faced young girl emerged from within. The young girl looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old. She had chestnut-red hair, and her eyes shimmered with a deep blue reminiscent of the sea. Her delicate face was as exquisite as fine porcelain, inviting the urge to reach out and touch it. However, the girls expression held people back. As the girl emerged, almost everyone respectfully bowed to her. After all, she held the privilege of determining who could enter the library that day. She stood at the library entrance and scanned the crowd. Kulatu, come in, she said in a deep voice. With that, the girl turned and walked back into the library, her figure quickly disappearing within the entrance. She seemed to know the name of everyone present. After scanning the crowd, she randomly called out one name and left, not caring about anyone elses reaction. Cheers of joy and countless complaints resounded simultaneously. An NPC professional strode towards the library entrance. The two guards on either side made no move to stop him, and he soon disappeared inside the door. What the hell, this is the third time in a row that an NPC was selected! Yeah, I come here every day, but Ive never been chosen. Is my luck really that bad? It should be a players turn now, right? You cant discriminate like that! It would be better to choose two people at a time, one NPC and one player. Wouldnt that be fairer? Weary complaints came from all around, and the crowd began to dissipate. The players were grumbling, and while the NPC professionals didnt speak, their expressions were full of disappointment. Lets go, bro. We can only try again tomorrow, Zhu Hao sighed, addressing Song Jian. I want to try again, Song Jian replied with a slight smile, walking towards the door. Oh no, hold on, dude. Some people have done the same as you, trying to incite the library to increase the quota. They all got slashed by the guards, Zhu Hao cried out in alarm. He tried to stop Song Jian but hesitated upon glancing at the guards. Seeing Song Jian advancing towards the library door, some players couldn t help but stop and watch with mocking expressions on their faces. Hey, someone dares to challenge again! Has the lesson from last time not been enough or is this guy overestimating himself? Or perhaps he thinks the guards swords are blunt? Let me see the guards draw their swords again. The last time I watched, I felt like I was on the brink of realization Almost every day, these gamers would come here to try their luck. Some had been coming for over a month without ever being selected. Their pent-up resentment exploded upon seeing someone approach; everyone-with their mocking smiles-prepared to watch the guards slash this player away. The library doors hadnt closed yet, and seeing Song Jian approach, the guards eyes squinted, and a chilling intent radiated from them. It felt as though Song Jian was walking on a battlefield strewn with dead bodies. Anyone with weaker willpower would likely have been scared away by now. Stop! The guard on the left placed his long sword in front of him to block Song Jian, growling, Intruders with no qualification to access the Holy Land-death awaits! I am Song Jian. Cecilia Priest sent me to find Dr. Kang Lin, Song Jian replied with a slight frown. Dr. Kang Lin? The blocking guard hesitated, his eyes flickering. After a moment, he put away his sword, glanced at his companion, who nodded in agreement. Wait here. Dont wander off. With that, the guard turned and went into the library. After a short while, the guard returned from the library. His attitude was far more respectful. Dr. Kang Lin is in the library. You can go in by yourself. Song Jian exhaled in relief and nodded, walking towards the library. Behind him, Zhu Hao stood speechless on the library steps, his mouth agape in disbelief, frozen as if turned to stone. Song Jian stepped into the library, the interior seemed to transport him into another world where everything was even more grand and expansive than what he had seen outside. Song Jian remembered only having seen such a magnificent sight before at the Apocalypse Supermarket. The library was filled with rows upon rows of documents. In the centre, there was a huge sphere emitting a gentle light. Many people surrounded it, seemingly checking something. Looking at all the books around him, Song Jian couldnt help but murmur to himself, There must be more than a hundred thousand books here, right? The exact number is 1,975,463 volumes, a gentle voice sounded from the side. When Song Jian turned his head, he saw a friendly-looking man with long hair smiling back at him. Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Searching for the Book of the Abyss Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Searching for the Book of the Abyss Hello, 1 am Kang Lin, you must be the miraculous young man Cecilia talked about, Song Jian! Dr. Kang Lin reached out his right hand and said with a smile to Song Jian. Having shaken hands with Dr. Kang Lin, Song Jian couldnt help but ask: Can I know where Priest Cecilia is? Did she give you my information? She told me to find you, what is the matter? Also, is my Follower also here? Dr. Kang Lin was taken aback, then laughed: You have too many questions, why dont you ask Cecilia yourself? Please follow me! Song Jian glanced at the golden sphere in the middle of the library, nodded, and followed Dr. Kang Lin towards the passage ahead; The two of them walked along the interior passage of the library until they reached an elevator; Through the elevator, the two reached the third floor. In a spacious room, Priest Cecilia was sitting in front of a desk with a serious look. She was deeply engrossed in a thick book. There were also about ten other books scattered on the desk. It seemed she was looking for something in the books; Upon seeing Cecilia, Song Jian finally exhaled in relief. Although she looked a bit weak with a pale face, her breath was very stable, and it was clear that she had a good recovery; Cecilia! Song Jian couldnt help but call out, his tone full of resentment. Youre here, sit down and wait for me. Im reviewing some materials. Cecilia looked up at Song Jian and pointed casually towards the sofa next to her; At this moment, Dr. Kang Lin smiled slightly and left the room, closing the door behind him; Song Jian had no choice but to sit and wait patiently; After about ten minutes, Cecilia finally closed the book with a heavy sigh; Cecilia, where did you take my Follower? Seeing Cecilia finish reviewing, Song Jian couldnt help asking. He is a soldier of the Goddess of Dawn and naturally returned to where he should go! Cecilia said seriously: Your actions, to put it lightly, is an abduction of the Goddesss guardian, and to put it harshly, it is blasphemy! In ancient times, you would have been burned to death on a pyre by the followers of the Goddess of Dawn! But the goddess is merciful, she kept your merits in mind, thereby remitting your sins, and will not pursue this matter further. If 1 were you, I would go to the Dawn Temple, kneel before the Goddess and pray for a hundred days, thanking the Goddess for her mercy! Song Jian opened his mouth, not knowing what to say, and helplessly looked at Cecilia; Alright, Follower has huge potential and will surely become a Knight of Dawn. He is now receiving training in the Goddesss temple. Following you would only waste his talents! Cecilia looked at Song Jian and continued, Of course, you can continue to summon him for help in the future, but the frequency must be limited. You can only summon once a month at most. If too frequent, it would disrupt his training! What, 1 can only summon once a month? Song Jians eyes widened as he asked incredulously. Dont forget, he is a soldier of the goddess! Cecilias voice inadvertently rose a few degrees! Alright, you win! Song Jian sighed and said helplessly; Very good. Cecilias lips curled up slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, looked at Song Jian, showed a hint of softness in her eyes, and said softly: I also want to thank you for saving my life. Otherwise, the Abyssal Power might have corroded and destroyed my body! Right, I havent asked what happened yet? Song Jian seemed to recall something and asked hurriedly: Didnt you say that once we get the Book of Abyss, we can completely eliminate the Abyssal Demon? The Book of the Abyss contains the fundamental Abyssal Power. With it, we can completely kill the Abyssal Demon. However, I was ambushed by a group of giants while fighting against the Abyssal Demon after releasing its seal. The Book of Abyss was also snatched by those giants, and the Abyssal Demon banished me into the Abyssal Land while it got the chance Cecilia looked at Song Jian, a flicker of fright in her eyes. Fortunately, the place where it banished me to was the Desolate Highland of the Abyssal Land. There arent many powerful monsters there. I did my best to escape from there, but I was seriously injured. If it werent for your rescue, I guess I would have died now. Cecilia gave a faint smile, looked at Song Jian, and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes. Its good that the Abyssal Demon finally died at my hands. You said it wouldnt come back to life, would it? Song Jian said with some worry. The Abyssal Demon hates you even more than it does me. I didnt think it would come after you when it hadnt fully recovered. Cecilia seemed to think of something and couldnt help but chuckle: With the blessing of the goddess, if it had fully recovered, I guess you wouldnt be sitting in front of me now. But dont worry, even though I didnt kill it, the Book of the Abyss has reclaimed its resurrection power. After death, it wont come back to life again. Cecilia said; Thats good, by the way, you called me here for what? Song Jian asked. Im reviewing information about the giants who ambushed me Cecilia said: The giants spread around the world in the form of tribes. The ones who ambushed me are similar to the Abyss Giants in the legends. However, more than a thousand years ago, the Abyss Giants disappeared from this world. According to the data, their entire tribe entered the Abyssal Land and became real Abyssal creatures! You know, Abyssal creatures are repelled by the worlds forces when they enter our world. Its puzzling why those five giants can freely move about in our world Cecilia furrowed her brows slightly. Why think so much? Just find them and kill them, just like the Abyssal Demon! Song Jian stood up and said. Its not that simple, this involves the force of the world, Cecilia suddenly hesitated, looked at Song Jian, and said: Forget it, all this talking is useless, youre right, we must find them no matter what! Song Jian, I need your help. Can you help me find these giants and bring back the Book of Abyss they took? Cecilia stood up, looked at Song Jian and asked. System: Cecilia, the Dawn Officer, issued you the task Find the Book of Abyss, would you like to accept? Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Simple Task Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Simple Task Looking at the task posted by Cecilia, Song Jian pondered for a moment before raising his head and inquiring, Cecilia, are those five trolls at a high level and have strong power? A trace of embarrassment crossed Cecilias face as she shook her head and replied, Their levels are only at twenty, and one of them even possesses the combat power of a level twenty elite boss. However, I dont think they would be considered a significant threat to you. Then how did they manage to ambush you? You possess a first-order combat power! Song Jians face displayed surprise. To Song Jian, first-order combat power is like an invincible power. For instance, the guards outside the library exude an aura that makes Song Jian shiver slightly. If he was to encounter them head-on, he reckons that he could only summon seventy or eighty percent of his full power; They ambushed me when I was fully invested in the Book of the Abyss, trying to completely eradicate the demon of the Abyss, Cecilia explained with frustration. Otherwise, a single divine art from me could easily wipe all five of them out! Alright, alright. The trolls shamelessly ambushed you. Song Jian quickly commiserated. Why dont you go find them and retrieve the Book of the Abyss? With Cecilias first-order combat power, she could easily defeat five level twenty elite bosses. Not to mention, only one amongst the five trolls possessed the power of an elite boss, the other four merely had the strength of ordinary monsters. I I cant locate them for the time being, Cecilia responded helplessly. The Book of the Abyss is a treasure of the Abyssal Clan. If it remains in this world for too long, the Abyssal Power will spill over like a plague, transforming any creature it touches into an Abyssal devil! A light of realization dawned on Song Jians face. So, Cecilia knew that he was a patron of the gods, in other words, a player. Thats why she gave him this task to retrieve the Book of the Abyss. Once Song Jian accepts this task, the game system will automatically guide him to the hiding spots of the five trolls. Compared to Cecilia aimlessly running around in Doomsday City, this method is much more efficient; Alright, I am willing to take on this task, Song Jian nodded in agreement. As soon as he consented, the quest, Find the Book of Abyss, appeared in his task column. Kill five trolls and locate the Book of the Abyss, are the requirements of this mission. On the task map, a yellow area the size of an egg marks where the five trolls are hiding; I know where the trolls are hiding now. Do you want to come? Song Jian raised his head and looked at Cecilia as he asked this question. Puzzlement crossed Cecilias face as she retorted, Isnt this mission already yours? Why would I need to go? Song Jian: Watching Song Jians mouth twitch twice without uttering a word, he turned to leave. Cecilia hurriedly called out, Hey, since you hardly come in here, remember to try some of the tasks from the lobby on the first floor. If youre lucky, you might even get a Skill Book! Thanks for the reminder! Song Jian thanked her without any expression; When Song Jian arrived at the main hall on the first floor, he saw Dr. Kang Lin, standing motionless under the golden sphere, seemingly comminicating with it; Upon glancing at the shelves around him, Song Jian saw that a faint golden barrier floated on the surface of every shelf. This barrier seems to mean that the books here couldnt be touched casually; Looking around, the library was wide but there were hardly any people. It seemed like the librarys staff outnumbered the readers; As Song Jian approached the central golden sphere, a soft female voice echoed in his mind. How may I assist you? Startled, Song Jian asked the huge golden sphere in front of him, Are you the one speaking to me? Yes, I am the librarian. You can tell me anything you need! Song Jian hesitated for a moment before asking, Do you have any information or skill books on the Swordsman Immortal profession here? After a moment, the female voice in his head spoke again, We have thirtysix books regarding the Swordsman Immortal profession available, including Top Ten Unique Professions, Origins of the Swordsman Immortal Profession, Swordsman Immortal Beginners Guide, among others. Additionally, we have six skill books for the Swordsman Immortal profession. However, to access them, youll need the highest library management authority. There are books about the Swordsman Immortal profession? Song Jians face displayed surprise. Huh? Song Jian, do you need something? Just as the startled Song Jian turned to leave, Dr. Kang Lin, who seemed to have finished his search, looked over curiously, Oh, Cecilia told me to complete one of the library tasks. If Im lucky, I might get a skill book Song Jian replied, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment; Well, since you managed to get into the library, you obviously meet the requirement to acquire knowledge. This is an opportunity, but todays tasks have already been taken Kang Lin frowned slightly and thought for a while before suggesting, How about this? Ill assign you a task. Help me check the ninth-hundred-sixty-fifth shelf, third row from the top, sixth book from the left. Tell me the name of that book, and youll have completed the task. You can then randomly pick one book from the librarys millions of books. Is it really that simple? Song Jian asked excitedly; Dr. Kang Lin carefully looked around, raised his index finger to his lips, motioning for him to be quiet; System: Dr. Kang Lin has assigned you a temporary task to find a book, do you accept? Accept! Having accepted the task, Song Jian quickly headed toward the bookshelf; Rows upon rows of bookshelves stood like a primeval jungle. However, each shelf had a clear number and were divided into several large sections. Following the sector numbers and shelf numbers, completing Dr. Kang Lins task would be quite easy; Within a short while, Song Jian found the book Dr. Kang Lin had requested; Although the golden light curtain prevented Song Jian from physically touching the books, it didnt prevent the viewing of the books titles. The books title, On the Feasibility of Fusing Space Magic and Time Magic, was clearly written on the side; Running back, he told Dr. Kang Lin the title of the book. Dr. Kang Lin flashed a smile and said, Congratulations on completing the task, now lets see how lucky you are. After speaking, Dr. Kang Lin waved his hand, causing a semi-transparent roulette wheel to appear before Song Jian; it was filled with various books and scrolls; Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: Chapter 410: The Broken Scroll of Sword Control Skill Chapter 410: Chapter 410: The Broken Scroll of Sword Control Skill Dr. Kang Lin pointed to the spinning wheel and said, Start spinning, and after three seconds, say stop. The book the pointer points at will be your task reward. Start! Woosh- The wheel started spinning rapidly. After three seconds, Song Jian shouted, Stop! This kind of game doesnt have any skills. It depends entirely on luck. At this time, Song Jians luck surpassed that of the average person by 8 pointsa highly lucky situation. Therefore, he was very confident in this method of obtaining rewards based on luck. Soon, the wheel gradually slowed down to a stop, its pointer pointing at a small sector a fingers width wide. Suddenly, a silver light burst forth and a pebble-sized stone floated down from the wheel, landing in Song Jians hand. Silver quality? Doctor Kang Lin revealed a surprised look in his eyes, glanced at the Skill Stone, then laughed, Youre really lucky; you even obtained a reward of the highest quality! The task Dr. Kang Lin gave to Song Jian was of the lowest difficulty, so it was impossible for the task rewards to be of high quality. The highest quality would only be silver. Moreover, there were only a limited two or three types of skills with a silver quality; most of the dozens of other types were of white quality books. Unexpectedly, Song Jian directly selected a silver quality Skill Stone. Skill Stone: Sword Control Skill Luck Chapter. Use this to comprehend the way of luck in the Sword Control Skill. Requirement for use: Swordsman profession. Sword Control Skill? Luck Chapter? It seems to be a fragment of the full Sword Control skill. Song Jian looked at the introduction of the Skill Stones attributes and couldnt help but frown. A fragment of a full skill could actually reach silver quality. Then wouldnt the skill called Sword Control Skill be of at least a golden rank? A chapter of the Sword Control Skill? Dr. Kang Lin glanced at the Skill Stone, then raised his head and looked at Song Jian. He couldnt help but burst into hearty laughter, Fate! True Fate! 1 believe that you will become a great swordsman in the future. Song Jian gave a slight smile and directly used the Skill Stone. Soon, the Skill Stone turned into countless silver fragments and entered his body. Suddenly, within his dantian, a warm current started to surge, centered in the dantian, swirling like a vortex and gradually rotating. Next, wave after wave of warm current was flung out of his dantian by the vortex and flowed through Song Jians meridians to all parts of his body. In the skills column, the text Sword Control Skill C Luck Chapter had also appeared. However, there was no skill proficiency bar or level behind this skill. That is to say, Song Jian couldnt level it up at this time. But the warm current in his body was genuinely real, not an illusion. Moreover, what surprised Song Jian the most was the invisible Sword Qi, which originally had an upper limit of one hundred points, now started to slowly increase. It jumped every few seconds, from one hundred points, slowly increasing to one hundred and eleven, one hundred and twenty For a swordsman, the earlier you get this skill, the better. Although it doesnt have any power, it can constantly nourish your meridians and body, improve your physical fitness and Qi sensitivity, and establish a solid foundation. In the future, if you have the opportunity and learn the full Sword Control Skill, you will innately have superiority over others. Dr. Kang Lin said with appreciative enthusiasm. The upper limit of my invisible Sword Qi is also increasing Song Jian couldnt help but say. Invisible Sword Qi? You also cultivated invisible Sword Qi? Ha, ha, its really providence! Dr. Kang Lin, filled with surprise, looked up and down at Song Jian, as though he were inspecting an exquisite jade article. You are a lucky lad. It seems that your profession isnt an ordinary swordsman. Are you a cursed swordman, or a magic sword controller? No, no. A Sword Master? Are you a Sword Master? Dr. Kang Lin rubbed his chin and guessed, No, the Sword Master is an upgraded profession, the before set job should be Sword Controller. Ha, ha, Song Jian, are you a Sword Controller? Yes, Dr. Kang Lin, 1 am indeed a Sword Controller! Song Jian said with a face full of respect. No wonder, no wonder, ha, ha. The Sword Controller is known as the basic profession closest to the Swordsman Immortal profession. You have to seize this opportunity! Dr. Kang Lin immediately showed interest in Song Jian. His smile grew broader, he moved forward and patted Song Jian on the shoulder, saying, Your profession guide must be surnamed Duan, ha, ha. Keep striving, I am very optimistic about you. If you can reach first-order combat power, come visit the library again. At that time, I may need your help with something. If you can accomplish that, then I will give you the complete Sword Control Skill. The complete Sword Control Skill? A trace of joy appeared on Song Jians face, and he quickly nodded, No problem. Once I reach the first-order combat power, I will surely visit you again! Alright, off you go, complete the task given to you by the Priest Cecilia. Remember our agreement! Dr. Kang Lin gave Song Jians shoulder a patronizing pat and broke into hearty laughter. Watching Song Jians figure gradually leaving the library, Dr. Kang Lins smile gradually froze, and a trace of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth, Hmph, a pupil of the Duan family! Song Jian didnt feel the ill-intentioned gaze behind him. He was elated over acquiring the Sword Control Skill after he reached level thirty, and he quickly walked out of the library. Just as Song Jian was about to head to the location guided by the task map, he suddenly received a communication request. When he opened it, he saw that it was a communication request from Wang Qi. He immediately slapped his forehead. He had completely forgotten his agreement with Wang Qi and the rest to visit the Central Banks underground vault and sell some gold. Although Song Jian was already a multi-millionaire in the real world, who wouldnt want to have more money? Brother Song, we are already at the entrance of the Central Bank; where are you now? Wang Qi asked through the communicator. Oh, there was a bit of a delay. Im at the New Media Library now, Ill be right there! Song Jian replied. The New Media Library was only a few kilometers away from the Central Bank. Even without a motorcycle, it would only take a few minutes. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the entrance of the Central Bank. Wang Qi and the others were standing at the entrance waiting for him. Since Song Jian had not used his motorcycle, he was delayed. Seeing the group, he greeted them apologetically, Sorry for being late, I got held up by some things. Its okay, Brother Song, we just got here too! Ma Yu stood up, patted the dust off his body, and said with a smile. Yeah, we just got here too! The others hastily echoed. Song Jian glanced at the chessboard on the ground that was already quite disorganized. He didnt expose them, just nodded his head, directly used the battle flags team-up function and invited Wang Qi and the others to become temporary teammates. Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Chapter 411: Underground Vault Chapter 411: Chapter 411: Underground Vault Song Jian activated the innate skill of the Fifth Battle Flag, inviting Wang Qi and three others to become temporary teammates, increasing him with the Brilliant Aura, improving the teams attack speed by 15%, causing +20 damage, and also improving the attributes of the teammates by 30%, which equates to having an additional high-quality blue gear. The reason Song Jian hadnt set them as temporary teammates in the dungeon was mainly to evaluate their character. If their character was questionable, revealing the Fifth Battle Flag could incite envy, bringing about unnecessary troubles. Invited to be a temporary teammate? All four of them looked at the system prompt and chose to accept it. Holy smokes, is this powerful? Ma Yu glanced at the systems notification, amazed. Whats the matter, Ma Yu? Whats there to be surprised about? Tang Rong asked him with a puzzled look on his face. Are you guys not looking at the system prompts? Just take a good look, this effect is amazing! Ma Yu burst into laughter. The 30% increase of attributes has made his strength and constitution surpass 20 points, making him more resilient. As for the increase in attack speed and damage, it would allow him to cause more damage and hold aggro more stable; Compared to Ma Yu though, these effects were more important for Tang Rong, it had practically propelled his damage output to the next level. Brother Song, this effect is simply amazing. With my silver-quality dagger, I can cause more than a hundred points of damage even with basic attacks. This is so potent! Tang Rong exclaimed in excitement. Alright, lets go in. Song Jian laughed, taking the lead into the bank. The Central Banks lobby on the ground floor was quite vast. On the left was a large waiting area, on the right were seven or eight counters, and further in was the banks office area. However, at this moment, the bank was in disarray, with all the objects strewn about, and the place was covered in a layer of thick dust. Alongside the deep red dried traces on its walls and glass counters. The once smooth and clean floor was now full of cracks, as if someone with a massive hammer had been wreaking havoc in the building, with hardly any intact floor tiles to be found. Theres a smell of blood. Wang Qis nostrils twitched slightly as he whispered softly. Swoosh- Tang Rong immediately went invisible, while Ma Yu held up his shield in front of him, intentionally blocking Zhou Qing, Wang Qi retreated a few steps, distancing himself from the others, the Gauss sniper rifle in his hand at the ready. Zhou Qing chanted a spell, waving his magic staff, and immediately cast several spells such as Increase Recovery Effect, Increase Holy Defense, and Increase Negative Status Resistance on everyone. Has someone already investigated this place? Song Jian asked in a hushed voice, rubbing his nose. Considering this is a prominent building on the map, someone is bound to have looked into it. Judging by the state of things here, it seems like someone had been here recently, but its too quiet now. Perhaps, they were incapable of dealing with the monsters in the basement, they just swept the above-ground buildings and left. Wang Qi analyzed calmly. The monsters here respawns every night, saving us the time to clean up the lobby. Zhou Qing laughed. Gold, gold! Our target is gold. Gold that we can bring into the real world, heh heh! Tang Rong echoed with a greed-filled face in a low voice. Haha, gold digger! Wang Qi smirked, though excitement shone in his eyes. Lets continue. The entrance to the underground vault is just ahead. I assume this group of people were also stumped by the monsters in the underground vault. Those monsters are ridiculously powerful. Wang Qi headed forward first. Originally, there was an elevator that could go directly to the underground vault, but the elevator was already destroyed and the elevator shaft was blocked by a pile of debris, rendering it completely abandoned. They could only go down through the narrow staircase to the side. As everyone approached the staircase, Song Jian suddenly felt a chilly wind brush across his face, a faint smell of blood filled his nostrils and he faintly heard a heavy, barely perceptible panting by his ear. Swoosh- A spark of dark red light flashed in Song Jians right palm, and a long sword appeared out of thin air. Brother Song, whats wrong? Wang Qi, who was by his side, saw Song Jians alert posture and asked in a low voice. Be careful, I feel like theres danger below Song Jian looked towards the stairs downward, his face tense as if prepared for a major battle. Tang Rong and others also took out their weapons, their eyes fixed on the staircase. But there was nothing at the stairs entrance, just a cool breeze blowing gently. Everything was eerily silent. In Song Jians eyes, this stairway seemed like a giant beast lying in wait, its mouth wide open, waiting for them to walk into its lair. Lets go, lets go down and take a look After a while, Song Jian led the way down the staircase. The Central Banks underground vault was dug deep, tens of meters down. This staircase was only constructed for emergency use, and it was quite narrow. Given its long period of disuse, the stairs had fallen into disrepair and on the concrete walls on both sides, there was even some dark gray moss. Its so dark, theres not even a hint of light. Zhou Qing frowned and raised his hand. After chanting a few spells, a glowing sphere the size of a basketball appeared from his palm, floating less than a meter above his head, illuminating their surroundings. Song Jian glanced up and saw that Wang Qi and the others appeared to be quite used to Zhou Qing casting this spell in darkness. Be careful, theres a smell of blood. Tang Rong suddenly said in a low voice, and everyone immediately tensed up. Song Jian, who was walking in the front, found that the smell of blood became stronger the further down they went, as if someone had recklessly splashed blood everywhere. Soon, Song Jian saw a body ahead, the strong smell of fresh blood was emanating from this corpse. Upon closer examination, Song Jian realized that it was a players corpse. Fear was etched onto the face of the player who was clearly scared to death before dying, as if something unimaginable and terrifying had ended his life. Moreover, his body was covered in wounds. Some of these wounds looked like they were inflicted by a giant wild beast using its claws and teeth, while others appeared to be traces of magical attacks. Song Jian carefully inspected the corpse and deduced that the player had died more than half an hour ago. His body and equipment were decaying at ten times the usual speed. This rapid decay was so noticeable that even the naked eye could easily observe it. Song Jian estimated that at this rate, the corpse would fully decompose into ashes within half an hour. Soon, no trace of this player would be left in this game world or the real world. Wang Qi and the others glanced at the corpse and a wave of sorrow flooded their hearts. Most importantly, they discovered that the level of the deceased player seemed to be two levels higher than them, which made them feel a sense of unease. Chapter 412 - Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Mutated Demon Chapter 412: Chapter 412: Mutated Demon After carefully examining the corpse, Song Jian led Wang Qi and the others to continue walking downwards. Soon, as the group approached the underground vault, they encountered several more corpses. It seemed they were part of the same team as the one they had found earlier. At the moment, a few blurry figures were feasting on these corpses, emitting a strong stench of blood that made Song Jian and his companions feel uneasy. Perhaps it was the glowing orb overhead that disturbed the monsters while they were eating. One by one, their blood-red eyes stared at Song Jian and the others. These humanoid creatures, which resembled zombies, emitted low threatening growls and slowly crawled towards them. As they got closer, Song Jian could finally see their faces and attributes clearly. These were four-legged mutant zombies that looked like wild beasts. Perhaps it was because they had been in the dark for too long that their eyes had lost their original function and were now covered by a red membrane. Their eyes emitted a dark red light, similar to that of a devils gaze. Their noses had completely rotted away, leaving only two dark holes, and their lips had turned outwards, revealing the sharp fangs protruding from their mouths. These were glistening like blades and stained with bright red blood. Mutant Demon, Elite, Level 20, Vitality Points: 2000/2000, Attributes: Demonic Aura, Frenzy; Skills: Mad Slaughter. Ma Yu stood in front of everyone, glanced at the monsters, and couldnt help but exclaim in surprise. When we came here before, we didnt encounter these monsters. They were just ordinary Level 20 mutant zombies. How did they turn into Level 20 elite mutant demons? Elite monsters are a bit tricky. Do you think this place has become a dungeon too? Tang Rong, who was still invisible, didnt rush forward and whispered at the side. Let me test these monsters first and see how much stronger they are as elite monsters compared to before. Holding up his Gauss sniper rifle, Wang Qi aimed at the monster closest to him and pulled the trigger. Pu- With a soft sound, the Gauss sniper rifle had almost no recoil. A silver light shot out from the muzzle in a flash, leaving a dazzling silver trail on everyones eyes that lingered for a long time. The bullet was aimed at the head of the nearest mutant demon, but the demon seemed to sense the threat just as Wang Qi pulled the trigger, trying to dodge it to the left. However, the bullet was too fast, like a beam of light piercing through the demons right shoulder as it moved. A trace of black demonic energy flashed, causing the mutant demons entire right arm to be broken and fly off, with thick black energy oozing out from half of its body. A heart-wrenching scream of pain echoed in everyones ears, making them frown. Critical hit damage, 64.0 points! Wang Qi calmly reported the damage figure. Amazing! Tang Rong couldnt help but exclaim. Wang Qi had never dealt such high damage before. Just like Tang Rongs thief class, ranged physical classes once they get a good weapon, their damage output could be like night and day compared to before. Pu With another soft sound, the Gauss sniper rifles attack speed was not as fast as a submachine gun or pistol, but it was still relatively quick among sniper rifles. Wang Qi didnt hesitate to pull the trigger again, shooting a pale blue light towards the mutant demon. Aow- Realizing it couldnt dodge the attack, the demon roared loudly, causing the slowly encroaching mutant demons to suddenly charge towards the group like arrows off a bowstring. Bring it on! Ma Yu held a shield in one hand and a war hammer in the other. As he struck his shield with the hammer, he charged at the incoming monsters. Boom! Ma Yu collided heavily with the monsters, his sturdy body acting like a wall, preventing the mutant demons from moving forward. The demons were forced to step back helplessly. Ma Yu swung his war hammer, violently smashing a mutant demon. With each hit, a faint black energy welled up from inside of the demons body, displaying damage figures of fifty or sixty points above its head. Ha ha, this is awesome! With a powerful stomp of his right leg, Ma Yu unleashed his Battle Roar skill, releasing an invisible wave of energy from his body. All monsters touched by this energy went berserk and rushed towards him. This was Ma Yus only taunting skill, which he couldnt dare use in places swarming with monsters previously. However, now he no longer had any worries. He was confident he could withstand any number of monsters charge. Tang Rongs figure slowly emerged from behind a mutant demon, his dagger in hand. Like a wild beasts fang, he aimed it at the back of the monsters head. Song Jian swung his long sword as well, unleashing a Light Strike that instantly sent a mutant demon flying. A massive 1,100 points of damage floated above the demons head, causing everyone to be stunned. Over a thousand, is he still human? Tang Rong couldnt help but mutter softly. Sword Silk! Swish- Three sharp silver lines appeared out of thin air, aiming at the mutant demons around Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! Sweeping Sword Style! One sword technique after another was used, and the hatred of the mutant demons gradually shifted to Song Jian. Their deformed claws constantly swiped at him, but a faint gray energy surrounding Song Jian blocked the monsters attacks. They should have dealt over a hundred points of damage, but on Song Jian, not a single one exceeded thirty points. This made the mutant demons even more agitated, their roars echoing through the underground and sending chills down peoples spines. Twenty minutes later, the dozen mutant demons were all killed. Ma Yu laughed, sat down without minding the bloody mess, and panted heavily. Although Song Jian had drawn the attention of half of the monsters, Ma Yu still had to withstand the assault of six or seven of them. Fortunately, Zhou Qing gave him most of the healing, or else he might not have been able to last that long. Phew, that was refreshing. The experience these monsters give is really high! Zhou Qing couldnt help but exclaim. His level was already at 15 and 97%, about to reach the next level. Ha ha, Im about to be Level 16 too. So am 1. These are Level 20 elite monsters after all, and weve jumped five levels Song Jian glanced at his own Experience Points, also almost ready to level up, and couldnt help but smile. Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Chapter 413: Dark Gold Treasure Chest Chapter 413: Chapter 413: Dark Gold Treasure Chest After a brief rest, everyone started picking up the war loot; These mutant demons had actually dropped quite a few Doomsday Coins, which surprised everyone. When picking up Doomsday Coins, they would automatically be divided into five portions, distributed among everyone. After a complete round of gathering, each person ended up with over a thousand Doomsday Coins. Does anyone want this Level 15 green gear? Wang Qi showcased the attributes of a piece of green equipment. Seeing that nobody responded, Wang Qi kept the equipment with the intention to sell it later; Now, should the team loot gear that someone could use, it would be purchased at an internal price. If not, Wang Qi would sell it and then the money would be split among everyone; Tve obtained a yellow key here Tang Rong suddenly held up a key radiating yellow light and announced loudly. I have one as well, but its blue. Zhou Qing also held up a key radiating blue light and said; Within a short period of time, Song Jian had also found a key giving off a green glow beneath the corpse of a mutant demon. He held it up to show everyone; Three keys, do you think these could be the keys to the vault door? Wang Qi asked in excitement. The four of them had come here before, but they were pushed back by the monsters. They couldnt even get close to the vault door, let alone find any information about these keys; However, inside this underground vault, the only use for keys was likely to open the vaults main door. Do we need three keys? Ma Yu asked, furrowing his brows. Perhaps its not enough. Judging by what we see, we will need to kill all the monsters we encounter; they might drop keys. Wang Qi shook his head. Lets continue. Song Jian advanced forward; After walking another thirty or forty meters forward, Song Jian suddenly stopped in his tracks. The others behind him also adopted vigilant expressions. As Wang Qi was about to speak, Song Jian pointed to a corner ahead and asked, What is that? Using the light from the orbs above their heads, they realized they were walking within a metal corridor, with the walls on both sides, the ground beneath their feet and the ceiling above their heads, all being made of metal. In the lower-left corner of the metal corridor in front of them, a chest twinkling with dark gold light rested quietly there. This is a treasure chest from the game! Ma Yu couldnt help but exclaim excitedly; Hey, this game really has treasure chests. This is the first time Ive ever encountered it. Interesting. Tang Rong also showed an excited expression, even rushing forward to continuously touch the surface of the dark gold treasure chest. This is a Dark Gold Treasure Chest, does it mean that a Dark Gold Quality piece of equipment can be obtained from it? Zhou Qing asked in a low voice. Probably. Thats usually how games are designed. In some games, Dark Gold treasure Chests can even yield epic-tiered equipment. Ma Yu chuckled. He held the chest with both hands, appearing as if he were about to open it; Damn it, this chest is locked! Ma Yus expression changed as he exclaimed in surprise. Locked? Are you kidding me! Tang Rong was also startled, hurriedly stretching his hand to press on the chest. His face showed an expression of despair: It really is locked. Oh well. So near yet so far. Thats what you get for showing off! Wang Qi said snidely, looking at the chest with a hint of disappointment in his eyes. lang Rong, arent you a rogue? How come you dont know how to pick locks! Zhou Qing complained. Arent you a priest? Have you learned the Resurrection Skill? Tang Rong glared at Zhou Qing and retorted irritably. Zhou Qing: Leave it to me. Song Jian stepped forward. Pulling out a key shimmering with a silver glow from his bag, he inserted it into the keyhole of the chest; The moment the key touched the chest, it began to melt slowly like liquid metal and continually change its form. When the key was fully inserted into the lock, Song Jian twisted lightly, and with a click, the chest was opened, revealing a dazzling golden light from the gap. A golden golden quality item Ma Yus eyes widened in envy. As the golden light disappeared, Song Jian reached into the chest and found that there were very few items inside; There were only two items in the chest, a golden quality breastplate, Demon Armor, and an alchemy prescription. Demon Armor, plate armor, chest, golden quality, equipment level 20, equipment requirements: Strength 20, Agility 15; equipment effects: Strength +8, Agility +7, Constitution +5, Defense +60, Resistance +4.0, Vitality Points + 5OO, Special effect: Demon Strength (passive), each instance of damage received increases overall defense by 5%, can stack up to 5 times, lasts 15 seconds; Looking at this equipment, Ma Yus eyes bulged; If I wear this armor, I could withstand even a Level 20 elite BOSS without problems! Ma Yu thought loudly to himself; Even though shields take up a the most prominent role in the defense gear of a warrior, followed by weapons, the price of armor still remained high. The main reason was that the defense added by the armor was the highest among all types of gear; This Level 20 golden quality armor perfectly exemplified this. It boasted high attribute bonuses, high defense and resistance, but most importantly, it added 500 vitality points. The vitality points it added were even greater than some frail vocations total vitality points; Even more crucially, its special effect increased overall defense by 25% after talcing five hits, this was almost equivalent to wearing another piece of defense gear. This point was especially significant for Ma Yu; The armor costs 100,000; are you interested? Song Jian waved the armor in his hand at Ma Yu and smiled; 100,000, it was almost like Song Jian was giving the armor as half a gift and half a sale. He now considered Wang Qi, and the others as part of his team, so giving an internal price wasnt a problem; Remember, this wasnt gear obtained by the five of them killing monsters; it was from the locked chest Song Jian had opened. Even if he didnt share a single piece of equipment, the others wouldnt have any objections; Hearing Song Jians words, a joyful expression appeared on Ma Yus face as he nodded repeatedly, Buy, buy, buy Song Jian smiled faintly then tossed the armor to Ma Yu. Ma Yu caressed the golden quality armor as if he were stroking his lovers cheek; This is a Level 20 piece of equipment Tang Rong said enviously from the side, as no one from their group had ever gotten a piece of golden quality gear. This was the first piece for Ma Yu; Level up, level up. Starting from today, I will grind and level up non-stop, no sleep! Ma Yu roared loudly; By the way, do you have 100,000 Doomsday Coins? Wang Qi suddenly asked; Ma Yus movement suddenly came to a halt, and his face froze. At that moment, he only just realized that he might not even be able to produce the 100,000 Doomsday Coins. Chapter 414 - Chapter 414: Chapter 414: The Insurance Vault Chapter 414: Chapter 414: The Insurance Vault For ordinary players, daily supplies and equipment repairs cost a large amount of Doomsday Coins, and monsters that directly drop Doomsday Coins are scarce. Almost every player is in a state of spending more than they can afford; Although the situation eases as the level increases, in the case of a level 15 player like Ma Yu, having a few thousand Doomsday Coins in their pockets is considered amazing. Bro, can you guys lend me some coins? 1 promise to pay back Ma Yu looked gloomy and spoke to Wang Qi and the others; Wang Qi and the others couldnt help but laugh out loud at Ma Yus almost tearful appearance, as they loved to see him boast like this; Alright, weve already listed several pieces of equipment in the auction house since we followed Brother Song, so I estimate each of us will get at least 30,000 Doomsday Coins. We can help you out then Wang Qi looked at the others around him and saw them nod slightly. He laughed heartily and spoke to Ma Yu; Thanks, brothers! Ma Yu gratefully said, then turned to Song Jian and said, Thank you, Brother Song! Song Jian just smiled without saying anything; Such a level 20 golden equipment wouldnt sell for much in the auction house, mainly because the players levels are not high and there are few who have reached level 20, meaning there wont be a bidding war; But if Song Jian shouted on the radio or directly sold it at the Starfire Store in the City of Hymns, it would definitely sell for a sky-high price, starting at least at 300,000 Doomsday Coins. As for the final transaction price, Song Jian couldnt predict it; Ill take this recipe. Song Jian waved the Alchemy and Pharmacology recipe in his hand and smiled at the crowd; Of course, of course. The others said hurriedly; Seeing the recipe in his hand, Song Jian couldnt help but smile on his face; Alchemy and Pharmacology Recipe: Advanced Recovery Elixir. Effect: Use to comprehend the production of Advanced Recovery Elixir; Usage requirements: Alchemy and Pharmacology Level 5; Advanced Recovery Elixir: Consumable, usage effect: Instantly restores 800 Vitality Points to the user; Each use must have an interval of no less than 10 seconds; Finally obtained the method to make healing potions. Song Jian yelled in his heart; Its really upsetting for Song Jian to have learned Alchemy but still not be able to make recovery potions. Although he didnt say it out loud, it was like a thorn in his heart. Ordinary effect potions are not very valuable. Having them in battle is good, but not having them doesnt affect much. However, healing potions can save lives, and their role in the game is particularly significant; But now, the system store only sells low-level healing potions, which instantly recover 100 Vitality Points when used, with a 15-second interval; For players just entering the game, recovering too Vitality Points at once is enough. But for Song Jian, who already has over 1,700 points of Vitality, recovering 100 Vitality Points is just a drop in the bucket; After looking at the materials needed to make the Advanced Recovery Elixir, there were only some second-tier and third-tier herbs, and none of them were particularly valuable. Song Jian could even plant them directly on his territory; Now Song Jian has two production recipes that can be used to upgrade his Alchemy and Pharmacology level; After getting back, I can upgrade Alchemy and Pharmacology again, Song Jian secretly thought; After a brief rest, Song Jian and the others continued forward. In just over half an hour, they encountered two more groups of mutant demons. After killing them, Wang Qi and the others leveled up to 16; As expected, they also dropped two more keys, one gold and one black. Now, Song Jian and his team had collected five different colored keys; With these two groups of monsters, Song Jian was now only a few combat experience points away from leveling up again. A few more groups of monsters and he could level up; Soon, the five of them arrived in front of the underground vault door. It was a large hall of over a hundred square meters, with the vault door occupying an entire wall on the opposite side. I heard that vault doors are several meters thick, made of the hardest alloys, and cant even be blown up with explosives Ma Yu looked up at the metal wall in front of them and couldnt help but exclaim; With such tight security, there must be a lot of gold in there, haha, were rich, were rich! Tang Rongs eyes almost turned into gold coins, showing a greedy expression; What if its just hiding a warehouse full of banknotes? Zhou Qing couldn t stand Tang Rongs greedy appearance and couldnt help but splash cold water on the situation; Impossible, this is the Central Bank of the whole city, not a branch. How could it not store some gold? There might even be other treasures! Tang Rong shook his head and said, Lets open it quickly, lest there be more complications. How do we open this? With Brother Songs Master Key or our five keys? Wang Qi hesitated, holding out the five keys and asking; The attribute descriptions of these five keys were very vague. They only mentioned that they could open the doors to mysterious places, but did not explicitly say that they could open the vault doors. Isnt there a keyhole here? Let me go check it out first! Song Jian walked up, inserted the Master Key, and gently twisted it; Click click click- There was a sound of gears turning inside the vault door, and a small wheel next to it began to rotate automatically; After half a rotation, it would pause for a while, and there would be a click sound inside the door. Then it would reverse for a few more turns, stopping at a certain number, as if an invisible giant hand was pulling it, It took a full five minutes before the sound of the gears meshing inside the door finally stopped; With a click, the vault door that was nearly half a wall in size finally opened, springing outward by three fingers long; Its open! Wang Qi and the others shouted in surprise, and everyone stepped forward, grabbing the handle of the vault door and pulling it outward with all their might; When the vault door was opened, a colorful light burst out from the vault, and the dazzling light made everyone close their eyes involuntarily. After a while, everyone looked into the vault, and Tang Rong exclaimed in disappointment, How could this be! Wang Qi and the others rushed into the vault, looking around, only to be disappointed to find that there was nothing valuable in the entire vault. There wasnt even a single banknote, let alone gold. It was completely empty, like a looted warehouse; The stuff in here must have been looted a long time ago, right? Wang Qi said in disappointment; It seems that way Zhou Qing also nodded in frustration; What is this thing under our feet, and why is it still emitting light? Ma Yu couldnt help but ask, pointing to a huge pattern under their feet that was glowing with colorful light; Song Jian looked down and saw a huge Pentagram Array Diagram engraved on the ground, with five colors of divine light blooming from it, illuminating the entire vault brightly; Is this a Magic Array? Song Jian frowned and observed it carefully; Chapter 415 - Chapter 415: Chapter 415: Transmission Array Chapter 415: Chapter 415: Transmission Array In everyones eyes, the ground was etched with a gigantic Magic Array. Its complex patterns left Song Jian dizzy after a mere two seconds of observation. The Magic Array radiated a surge of magic power akin to a tidal wave. If a mage were to cultivate in such an environment, their speed would likely double. At the five corners of the Magic Array, there were five inconspicuous keyholes. Song Jian stared at them for a moment before saying to Wang Qi, Align the colors and insert the five keys youve obtained into the keyholes at each corner. Keyholes? Oh, there really is a keyhole. Its so small and yet, Brother Song could still spot it. Impressive indeed. After a careful look, Tang Rong indeed spotted a keyhole on the ground about the size of a finger. Compared to the Magic Array, the keyholes size was akin to that of an ant beside an elephant insignificant. Wang Qi distributed the keys among the five members in Song Jians team. Each key corresponded to a different colored corner on the Magic Array. Soon, all five of them positioned themselves at the corners of the Magic Array, and inserted their respective keys. As the keys were inserted, a sudden suction effect firmly held the keys in place. No matter how they tried to twist or pull, the keys wouldnt budge, as if they were originally part of the Magic Array. Brother Song, Wang Qi began, but before he could finish, the Magic Array suddenly radiated a stronger force of magic power. This power, tangible as a substance, enveloped all five of them, making them as immobile as bugs trapped in amberincapable of even moving a finger. WHOOSH- A stronger light suddenly bloomed from the Magic Array. It was so bright that the team was forced to shut their eyes. When Song Jian opened his eyes again, all five of them found themselves teleported to a cave. Damn, that Magic Array was a Transmission Array! Song Jian had a sudden realization only now. System: You discovered a hidden area, the Lost Land. You gained 10,000 experience points. The Lost Land, so this is where the Realms indicated by those five keys were. Song Jian thought to himself, How are we supposed to get out of here? As Song Jian looked around, he noticed that Wang Qi and the others seemed to have blacked out from the teleportation. They were lying motionless on the ground. The cave was only about twenty to thirty square meters in spacequite narrowand to Song Jians left was a hallway emitting a faint light. After a glance at Wang Qi and the others, Song Jian deduced that they were just temporarily unconscious and would wake up soon. The cave, although constrictive, was safe as there were no creatures lurking. So, temporarily, it was safe to stay here a while longer. Song Jian got up to his feet and walked over to the faintly illuminated corridor. Piercing into the hallway, Song Jian found himself spellbound by the sight that lay before him: the walls were studded with gems of ores radiating a rainbow of light. These are all rich ores! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim, his face a picture of delight. He rapidly took out his Miners Gloves from his bag and, using the Mining Skill, started excavating. Song Jians Mining Skill had reached Level 4. In regular mines, he usually needed three to five minutes to excavate usable ores. But now, in this near-raw mineral corridor, he had netted a piece of Red Blood Ore in less than a minutes work. After a frenzied digging for about 10 minutes, Song Jians bag was filled with seven to eight slots of various ores. Upon looking at the never-ending corridor, he finally calmed down, sighing with relief. He knew he had no way to mine all the ores in the corridor in a short span of time. Ill mark this place and come back when I get a chance. Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jians position was untraceable on the novice map, but on his mission map, his current location and mission target could be clearly seen. Upon opening his mission tab, on the mini e-map for missions, Song Jians current coordinates surprisingly overlapped with the target area for the Search for the Book of the Abyss mission. What!? Could this be the place where those trolls dwell? Song Jian was struck by surprise. He quickly put away his mining gloves and cautiously proceeded down the corridor. Song Jian walked along the winding corridor for more than five hundred meters before he finally reached its end, which appeared to connect to the cellar of an underground winery. Barrels of wine, each as wide as three men, were horizontally arranged on the wine racks. Even from a dozen meters away from the corridors end, Song Jian could already smell the pungent aroma of wine wafting towards him. Soft chants emanated from the winery, as if someone was reciting conjurations or hymns. Their strange language pulsated into his ears, producing a headache and feelings of distress. Soon, his mind went blank, and he found himself involuntarily wanting to join in the chanting. However, a refreshing sensation quickly took over Song Jians mind, extinguishing the ill effects. Suddenly, the voices in his ears no longer held the same magical power as before. Abyssal Language! Song Jian exclaimed. It seemed only the Abyssal Language had the power to cause a person to unconsciously spiral into degeneration simply by listening to it. It really made Song Jian grateful that Wang Qi and the others were still unconscious. Had they been awake and accompanied him here, they couldve easily been bewildered by the Abyssal Language. Song Jian sprang forward into the winery cellar, and to his surprise, in the center of the large open space were five trolls who had constructed a small altar. At the altar, they worshipped the Book of the Abyss. The Book of the Abyss was slightly open, with tendrils of black flame intermittently rising from it. However, the black flame was too weak to coalesce and form into the Abyssal Demon Flame that could open the Abyssal Gate. The five trolls knelt devoutly beneath the altar, continually reciting the Abyssal Spell. Their Power of Faith materialized into a sustenance, constantly feeding into the Book of the Abyss, bolstering the fragile Abyssal Flames. Song Jian raised his right hand and executed the Blood Pool Summoning Skill. In an instant, a pack of robust red wolves appeared beside him. After summoning thirty blood wolves, he also summoned the Black Dragon hatchling. Kill them! Song Jian pointed at the five trolls and commanded. With the sound of a roar, the thirty blood wolves charged towards the trolls like arrows in flight. Intruder! Duo Sa tossed his head back, two crimson eyes blazing brilliantly. With a ferocious expression, he stood up, snatched a Bone Wolf Fang Staff, leaped into the air, and smashed downward at the incoming wolves. Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Chapter 416: Abyssal Power Chapter 416: Chapter 416: Abyssal Power Blood wolves were creatures of level twenty, like the five trolls, with the exception of Duo Sa, whose power had reached elite boss status. Yet, by worshipping the Book of the Abyss day and night, the trolls had unintentionally absorbed some Abyssal Power. This power, visible as a grey aura constantly swirling around them, formed a layer of tough armor. The wolves biting and clawing could not break it. Simultaneously, the trolls attacks were laced with the same grey energy. Once unleashed, this Abyssal Power could deal significant damage to the blood wolves. It granted the four trollseach of equivalent strength to a level twenty creaturethe power to crushing blood wolves of equal level. Duo Sa, who already possessed the prowess of a level twenty boss, had grown even stronger, almost reaching the threshold of a level twenty lord. If allowed to continue worshipping, he would inevitably break through to become a level twenty lordit was just a matter of time. Not having a large space to fight in the underground cellar, the attack of the blood wolves was quickly blocked by the trolls. Wine casks were shattered, filling the tavern with a heady aroma. Traces of evaporating blood on the floor marked the spots where blood wolves had been slain and returned to the Blood Pool. Though the five trolls had managed to kill thirty blood wolves, they were not unscathed. The wolves persistent attacks may not have dealt much damage but slowly whittled down the trolls Abyssal Power. Despite maintaining a fierce demeanor, their wounds and harsh breathing told a different story. Human, your defenses are down. Leave now, and well spare your life, Duo Sa suggested, his crimson eyes streaked with traces of black energy that spider-webbed out of his sockets. Although eager to tear Song Jian apart, Duo Sa couldnt ignore the intimidating aura that the human released. Without the Abyssal Flame, the Book of the Abyssalthough still a treasure to the Abyssal Clanwas incapable of reopening the Abyssal Gate, a passage between this world and the Abyss. Duo Sa and his companions had to rekindle the Abyssal Flame using the Power of Faith. Picking a fight with a human as powerful as Song Jian was out of the question. Once the Abyssal Flame is revived and the Abyssal Gate opens, this world will grovel at the feet of the Abyssal Clan. This human, too, will become a slave to our clan. We must not rush, Duo Sa thought to himself. Song Jian chuckled. The blood wolves battle had shown him the true power of the five trolls. With the exception of Duo Sa, if it hadnt been for the Abyssal Power, they would have been devoured by the wolves. Abyssal Power, huh? I have that, too, Song Jian said, grinning. With a thought, black, flame-emitting armor appeared on his body. This was a special ability of the Abyssal Raging Flame, a Fourth-tier Demonic Flame. It could generate Abyssal Flame Armor to enhance the users abilities. Such a strong Abyssal aura could you be Duo Sa stammered, his face one of surprise. Seeing Song Jians strong Abyssal aura, he became disorientated. Just then, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword radiated an intense golden light. The overwhelming Divine Power sent Duo Sa recoiling and retreating in shock. Divine Powerimpossible! Duo Sa bellowed, unable to believe that both Divine Power and Abyssal Power, usually diametrically opposed, could coexist harmoniously within a single being. Impossible! Duo Sa roared, absorbing the dark gray aura seeping from the Book of the Abyss. His body began to swell and grow, skin torn apart by rapid muscular growth, revealing bloody gashes. This torturous pain made Duo Sa howl in agony, but these wounds were healing at visible speed. The newly grown skin had a metallic shine, covered in small scales. Duo Sas stature grew to almost three metersSong Jian looked like a child next to him. As soon as his growth came to a halt, Duo Sa seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He felt an endless power coursing within him, bringing him closer to the Abyssal Clan. Duo Sa roared, flashing his sharp teeth at Song Jian, and released a monstrous aura. Even his companions couldnt help but step back in fear. Light Strike! Song Jian, initially planning to eliminate one of the regular trolls first, swiftly changed his mind and targeted Duo Sa instead. A brilliant golden Sword Qi slashed toward Duo Sa. Abyssal Breath! Duo Sa opened his mouth and exhaled a gray storm of breath, directly colliding with the golden Sword Qi. With a loud boom, the golden Sword Qi, like a sharp hatchet, cleaved through the Abyssal Breath and struck Duo Sas forehead. Bang! A damage of over 14.00 points floated above Duo Sas head. His massive body was flung back and crashed into a wine rack a few meters away. All three casks on the rack shattered, burying Duo Sa in a pile of wood chips and wine. Impossible! Duo Sa gasped, his roar echoing from beneath the pile of debris. He couldnt believe that he was no match for the seemingly insignificant human in front of him. Staggering to his feet, Duo Sa seized the Bone Wolf Fang Staff and bellowed at Song Jian, Kill him! The four other trolls exchanged glances before their gray Abyssal Power erupted, and they launched themselves at Song Jian. Abyssal Power? But mine seems to be stronger! Song Jian raised his left hand, creating a black flame in his palm. A cunning, cold grin spread across his face. Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Stealing Monsters Again? Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Stealing Monsters Again? An armor of black demonic flame made Song Jian appear as a devil, and though he had the defense of the innate skill Thick-Faced, a wave of murderous intent still surged uncontrollably in his heart. At this time, the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest was emitting a faint glow, as if influencing something. Seeing the four trolls rushing towards him, Song Jian revealed a wicked smile. He turned his wrist, swung the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward, and charged at the four trolls; Broken Wing Dance! A brilliant Sword Qi made the four trolls stop in their tracks and hurriedly lift their weapons to defend. The collision of weapons sparked a glittering burst. The trolls felt the strength of Song Jian and, despite competing with him, felt suppressed. They shuddered in their hearts, and a sense of fear surged within them; Before they could react, the second attack of the Broken Wing Dance was already near. It was a sword Qi lashing from the lower left to the upper right, tearing apart the Abyssal Power from their bodies and leaving a bone-deep wound on them, blood splattering everywhere; At this moment, Song Jian had leaped up high, swinging the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and slammed it down onto the four trolls; Bang! The bodies of the four trolls shivered, and damage points of over three hundred floated above their heads. Their bodies involuntarily glided through the air, entering a state of suspension; Song Jian flickered, activated the Rapid Sword skill, his long sword leaving behind a series of afterimages as it slashed at the four trolls; Sword Silk Sweeping Sword Style Spiritual Sword Control Technique All the sword moves poured out, the four trolls screamed continuously, and their Vitality Points decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye; At this time, Duo Sa was continuously extracting energy from the Book of the Abyss to recover his injuries. But seeing that his four companions were about to perish under Song Jians sword, he immediately disconnected from the Book of the Abyss, grabbed the Bone Wolf Fang Staff, and rushed toward Song Jian with a roar; Song Jian took two steps back, included the rushing Duo Sa into his attack range. For a moment, the five trolls and Song Jian were fighting ferociously, with sounds of roars echoing constantly; With the addition of Duo Sa, the four trolls regained their vitality. Even though their Vitality Points are already less than a third, their mad and tyrannical aura did not weaken at all. They attacked crazily, with the intention to fulfill a mutual destruction with Song Jian. Song Jian was facing five enemies alone, but he hadnt fallen into a disadvantage at all. The attacks of the five trolls landed on Song Jians armor, which was burning with black flames, causing almost negligible damage. He was already on the undefeated ground from the start; As for the Abyssal Power protection on the trolls bodies, in Song Jians eyes, it was like a piece of thin paper. He easily broke through their defense, causing massive damage to them; After ten minutes, two of the five trolls had been killed by Song Jian. The other two trolls, having strength equivalent to ordinary monsters, had their vitality points reduced to the lowest. The red light was flickering on their health bar, and clear fatigue was reflected on their faces. At this time, Song Jian still had over 60% of his Vitality Points. The balance of victory had begun to tilt heavily in his favor. Light Strike! Song Jian sent Duo Sa flying with a single sword strike. Then raising his left hand, a silver Sword Qi, three meters long, emanated from his left index finger, easily penetrating the skull of the nearest troll; Seeing this troll collapse limply, Song Jian made a backhand swing and continued the endless succession of sword attacks, taking the life of another troll. Now, out of the five trolls, only Duo Sa with dwindling health was left; Seeing his companions body surface beginning to ignite with transparent flames, despair flashed in Duo Sas eyes. This human was too powerful; even with the help of the Book of the Abyss, Duo Sa was still no match for him. Seeing Song Jian clad in armor burning with black demonic flames, Duo Sas face suddenly revealed a faint smile. He muttered softly, When you stare into the abyss, the abyss also gazes back at you! Song Jian slowly walked towards Duo Sa, eyeing Duo Sa who was gradually slipping into madness, gripping his long sword tightly. When you harness the power of the abyss, the power of the abyss also alters you. Human, there will come a day when you will become just like me At the end of his sentence, Duo Sa let out an animalistic roar and, adopting a do-or-die posture, rushed at Song Jian, gripping his Bone Wolf Fang Staff firmly. Beep beep beep- Boom- A dazzling red beam shot from behind Song Jian. The distance between the beam and his cheek was no more than three inches, close enough for Song Jian to smell his hair scorching. The red beam penetrated Duo Sas chest, draining him of his last Vitality Points. Brother Song, are you okay? Wang Qis anxious voice came from behind. As Song Jian turned around, he saw the four teammates who had lost consciousness during the teleportation had now rushed over. Seeing Wang Qis anxious look, Song Jian was momentarily at a loss for words and in the end, could only offer a slight smile, choosing to ignore Wang Qis creature-stealing habits. Boss, it seems youve snatched Brother Songs creature again! said Tang Rong quietly, whispering into Wang Qis ear. Wang Qis body stiffened, he turned his head doubtfully to ask, Really? Is it really the case? It is! Ma Yu and the others all nodded their heads in agreement. Song, Brother Song, Im sorry Wang Qi immediately looked downcast as he apologized to Song Jian. Song Jian waved his hand dismissively and acted as though he didnt care. Upon a slight thought, the fiery demonic armor on his body immediately dispersed, leaving behind a feeling of weakness. Song Jian stood still for a long while before the unpleasant feeling gradually faded away. Song Jian ignored the five giant devils, including Duo Sas dropped items, and walked straight towards the altar where the Book of the Abyss was trembling and burning with black flames. It appeared the book was fearful of Song Jian. The moment Song Jian approached the Book of the Abyss, the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, the Abyssal Raging Flame within his body, burned all at once without Song Jians summoning. From afar, Song Jian resembled a towering figure of black flames. The appearance of the Abyssal Raging Flame caused the Book of the Abyss to tremble even more, seemingly more fearful of the Abyssal Raging Flame. Song Jian took one step after another towards the altar, reaching out to grab the Book of the Abyss. This was his first time touching the Book of the Abyss. The last time, when he had defeated the guardian of the Blood Demon Cave, Cecilia had been the one to take the book. As soon as Song Jian gripped the Book of the Abyss, he felt a strong suction force emitting from the book. The Abyssal Raging Flame inside him started to flow unceasingly towards the Book of the Abyss. This feeling of passive siphoning was unsettling, and as Song Jians body had lost control, he could only stand still, letting the Abyssal Magic Flame in his body drain entirely. In no time at all, the Abyssal Raging Flames on Song Jians body disappeared, leaving only the Book of the Abyss in his hand, a book blazing with black flames. Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Chapter 418: Unexpected Fusion Chapter 418: Chapter 418: Unexpected Fusion Wha, what just happened? Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss in his hand with a sense of bewilderment. A brief blankness appeared in his mind, as if he had forgotten the Abyssal Raging Flame being drawn out of his body just moments ago. His right hand lifted unconsciously, revealing that the Book of the Abyss was now emitting a Dark Gold light. Wasnt this a quest item? How did it turn into an equipment item? After casting another glance at the Book of the Abyss, Song Jians face was filled with astonishment. The Book of the Abyss had turned into a Dark Gold Quality special equipment. Quickly, clarity returned to Song Jians eyes, and the events that just transpired replayed in his mind. At this moment, he wanted nothing more than to throw the Book of the Abyss far away. But the system notification that appeared captivated him. System: You have obtained a special item, the Book of the Abyss. This item requires a blood oath to bind. Please drop a droplet of your blood on the artifact. System: This artifact is an Abyssal object. After binding, an unknown mutation may occur, which may cause great harm to the binder. Make your choice cautiously. Reading these two pieces of information, Song Jian briefly fell silent. Yet soon enough, he had made his decision. The Abyssal Raging Flame was too important to him. If he did not bind the Book of the Abyss, the Abyssal Raging Flame would also leave him. He cut open his finger with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, a drop of fresh blood fell onto the Book of the Abyss. At the moment the blood made contact with the Book of the Abyss, a heavy sigh seemed to emit from the book, the blood was instantly absorbed by it. A red light, akin to a streak of lightning, flashed across the entire book. System: You have begun the fusion process with the special item, the Book of the Abyss. Please refrain from interrupting the fusion process. Any interruption may result in permanent damage to the Book of the Abyss. The process of merging with the Book of the Abyss was astoundingly simple. Aside from enticing whispers echoing in his ears, Song Jian felt nothing unusual. In fact, it felt more comfortable than when he merged with the Abyssal Flame. Merging with the Abyssal Flame? Is it because I have already merged with the Abyssal Flame, that merging with the Book of the Abyss seems so easy? Song Jian speculated. The progress bar for merging with the Book of the Abyss proceeded rapidly. In under ten seconds, the system notified Song Jian that the process was completed. Once merged, the Book of the Abyss vanished. Nonetheless, Song Jian could feel it lying dormant within his body, ready to be summoned at any moment. Brother Song, Brother Song. Come quickly and look; these monsters dropped tons of equipment! Wang Qi called out cheerfully to Song Jian, gesturing him over as soon as he saw that Song Jian had returned to his normal state. Since Song Jian was the sole person responsible for killing these creatures, neither Wang Qi nor the rest of the three members in the group had taken the initiative to pick the loot up. But this obviously did not prevent them from checking out the stats of these items in advance. Twelve level-twenty white quality, five green quality, three blue quality, and one level-twenty silver quality equipment pieces C this kind of drop rate not only stunned Wang Qi and the others but also ignited envy within their hearts. Brother Song, do you perhaps have any items that boost your luck? Wang Qi could not resist asking. Five monsters, among which only one was a boss, the remaining four were ordinary monsters. Such an extravagant loot drop rate simply made other gamers disheartened. Its not equipment, its a title! Song Jian answered with a laugh. Equipment could be looted, but titles could not. Even if Song Jian were to be slain, this title couldnt be taken from him. Song Jian glanced at a silver quality equipment piece, the Abyssal Leg Guards, a look of joy spread across his face. He was still using the Tree Spirit Leg Guards hed equipped from the beginning, a mere level-five equipment. The equipment hed just gained could replace it at last. Abyssal Leg Guards (Silver), Leather Leg Guards, required equipment level: 20, Equipment Effect: Defense +11, Resistance +9, Vitality Points +100, Vitality Point Recovery speed +20%, Special effect: Abyssal Demon Breath (Passive), grants the user the Abyssal Demon Breath which reduces all damage by 20%, and decreases the probability of receiving critical hits by 30%. Equipment requirements: level 18, ability to take out of the game: no. This was another equipment piece possessing the Abyssal Demon Breath. Everything, from the name to its special effect, resembled the Abyssal Demon Helmet Song Jian was currently wearing. They might appear to be a set, but unfortunately, the two pieces did not constitute a set, and thus didnt possess set attributes. At this moment, the equipment Song Jian wore far exceeded that of other players; most of his equipment was of silver and gold quality. If he were to show off the special effects of his equipment, it would undoubtedly leave many blinded in astonishment. Having given a cursory glance at the remaining dozen or so items, Song Jian couldnt find any substitutes. Pick whatevers useful for you guys, and let Wang Qi sell off the rest. Then well split the money equally! Song Jian said with a grin. Thanks, Brother Song! The faces of the four individuals lit up with joy. They were only four levels away from level twenty; it was about time they gathered a set of level twenty equipment. They bought the equipment they took a fancy to at an internal discounted price. Song Jian collected over a thousand Doomsday Coins, but more equipment was left with Wang Qi. They decided to let Wang Qi sell the items and then divide the money. The original plan was to unlock the underground bank vault to acquire gold bars that could bring out of the game. They didnt expect to encounter their mission target, and thereby complete the task assigned by Cecilia. Gosh, what a pity! It looks like everything valuable inside the bank was cleaned out long ago! Tang Rong was still somewhat concerned about the gold that may not have existed at all. There might not be anything in the bank, but theres bound to be plenty of valuable goods in jewelry stores which can also be brought out of the game. If we get a chance, we should search around those places! Song Jian suggested casually. Alright, lets leave this place. Song Jian found the exit of the underground wine cellar. Exiting the cellar, the five of them found themselves in the courtyard of a villa. Roars of mutated zombies were audible from outside the courtyard. This turned out to be a twenty-five level monster zone. After bidding farewell to Wang Qi and the others, the four swiftly took their leave. Opening the map, Song Jian placed a marker at this location. After all, this was the entrance to the mineral-rich tunnel. If given the chance, Song Jian would undoubtedly return to mine the entire tunnel. After Song Jian and the others departed, silence descended upon the wine cellar once more. Before long though, the silence was shattered by the sound of crisp shattering. Suddenly, the altar that had been holding the Book of the Abyss formed a crack. Following that, the echoes of shattering sounds were heard; countless cracks appeared all over the altar. As time passed, the altar disintegrated, turning into fine grains of sand before being blown away by an invisible force. At the place where the altar had disappeared, a black fissure, the width of a finger, materialized in mid-air. It appeared as though an eye had opened in the sky. From this black fissure, black flames occasionally spewed out. Waves of black smoke permeated from the fissure, low, monstrous roars eerily echoed from the rift.. Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Formation of the War Alliance Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Formation of the War Alliance Back at the Manor Castle, Song Jian glanced at his task bar. The task of finding the Book of the Abyss showed as completed, but Song Jian had no way of returning to the library to submit it to Cecilia; The Book of the Abyss had changed from a mission item to a Dark Gold Quality item that had already merged with Song Jian. He definitely wouldnt want to submit it as a mission item again. What to do now? Should I submit this task or not? Song Jian was a bit vexed. The reward for this task surely wouldnt be a Dark Gold Quality item, it was highly likely to be a sword technique of the Knight of Dawn. Although Song Jian yearned for the sword technique, he couldnt bear to hand over the Dark Gold Quality Book of the Abyss that he already had. You should know that the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame alone from the Book of the Abyss, condensed into Abyssal Demon Armor, was already on par with a sword technique, let alone the other Abyssal abilities within the book. He opened the Book of the Abyss and found a skill tree. At that moment, all the skills were greyed out, except for the Abyssal Demon Armor at the bottom, which was lit up, indicating it could be used. There were six other Abyss magics on the same level as the Abyssal Demon Armor, such as Abyssal Breath, Abyss Wall, Abyss Spike, and more powerful spells like Abyss Shock, Abyss Blast on the higher level. With the Book of the Abyss, Song Jian could become an Abyssal Mage. It was just a pity that he could only use one spell C Abyssal Demon Armor. To activate other spells, he had to use battle experience points. To activate a spell like Abyssal Breath, he needed 100,000 battle experience points, and a higher level spell like Abyss Shock required 800,000 battle experience points. While Song Jian was exploring the Book of the Abyss, he suddenly received a message from Luo Tianyu; When are you going to form an alliance? If youre not going to, Ill join someone elses! Luo Tianyus impatient voice rang in Song Jians ear. Oh, has an alliance invited you to join? Song Jian laughed. Has an alliance invited me to join? Can you drop the Has part? There are too many alliances inviting me to join, all ranked in the top ten! Luo Tianyu shouted. Okay, Ill form the alliance now and invite you then! Song Jian said with a laugh. He opened the Manor Castle property system and chose Form Alliance. System: Please enter the name of the alliance you want to form. After thinking for a bit, Song Jian directly entered the four characters City of Hope. System: Checking System: The alliance name does not conflict, you can use this name to form an alliance. System: To form an alliance, you need to pay 100,000 Doomsday Coins. Do you want to pay? 100,000 Doomsday Coins? Song Jian was taken aback. Many players werent even able to fork out 10,000 Doomsday Coins. 100,000 Doomsday Coins would deter over 80% of players who wanted to form an alliance. Pay! To others, 100,000 Doomsday Coins maybe an obstruction, but to Song Jian, 100,000 Doomsday Coins was no big deal. After paying the 100,000 Doomsday Coins, the system sent out one final piece of information; System: Please select three players with safe houses to respond to your alliance formation. Once they respond, the City of Hope alliance will be successfully formed. If the required five players do not respond within 24 hours, the formation will fail. I need three players to respond? Song Jian was taken aback, his brow furrowed. He usually mostly played alone and seldom interacted with other players. Moreover, the three responding players couldnt be picked haphazardly. Once chosen, they couldnt be changed and had considerable authority in the alliance, second only to the alliance leader. If these three responding players conspired together, they could even reduce the Alliance leader to a figurehead, hence the choice had to be made carefully. After pondering for a while, Song Jian finally sent a response request to Li Keer, Wang Qi, and Luo Tianyu; Luo Tianyu and Li Keer responded quite quickly, but Wang Qi did not respond for a while. Evidently, he was discussing the matter with his companions. If Wang Qi became part of the alliance, the group they had just formed would surely have to join as well; Brother Song, are you forming an alliance? Wang Qi connected with Song Jians communications, asking: Can the rest of my squad join too? Of course, everyones welcome! Song Jian laughed; Thats great! Soon, Wang Qi also responded to the formation of the alliance. System: You have successfully established the City of Hope alliance. We hope that you can achieve the redemption of all mankind on this deserted piece of land! System: Will you use your territory as the alliance territory? After setting up an alliance, you can set your safehouse as the alliance territory, or choose any unoccupied area as the alliance territory; However, using your own territory as the territory of the alliance not only enhances the defense of the territory but also saves a lot of money for constructing initial buildings. Obviously, Song Jian set his own territory as the alliances, and soon, the original Manor Castle began to change rapidly. The surrounding walls slowly began to glow brilliantly; The castle steadily expanded outward, the walls grew taller, and the Spirit Field inside the walls also expanded outward with the expansion of the castle; The bloody ghoul poison tree, Alex, was even scared and jumped out from the Spirit Field, panickedly running outwards; In no time at all, a medieval European castle appeared in front of Song Jian. System: The safehouse has been successfully transformed into an alliance castle, it has both the properties of a safe house and an alliance castle, and will gain stronger properties after further upgrades; He opened the safehouse property interface, and there were plenty of buildings that only an alliance possesses, such as the Alliance Shop, Parliament Hall, and other special buildings. In the Alliance Shop, there were many siege engines that regular shops didnt have, like ladders, rams, battering rams, catapults, etc; With these war weapons, future territorial expansion campaigns would be much easier, but these siege instruments were by no means cheap, and their quality was only the lowest, white-grade. They werent durable and would be damaged after not very long. Moreover, these siege weapons were exclusive to the members of the City of Hope alliance and, most importantly, these siege weapons were limited supplies. Despite so many drawbacks, these siege instruments were still the best tools for attacking city defenses. It was simply impossible to break through a safehouse upgraded to a Manor level without siege engines. After forming the alliance, Song Jian was surprised to find that his territory had doubled in size, not only encompassing Luo Tianyus barracks but also several nearby players safehouses; However, at that moment, these players safehouses were showing glaring red on the alliance territory map; Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: Chapter 420 Recruitment Chapter 420: Chapter 420 Recruitment Seeing those irritating red areas on the territory map, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and he contacted Luo Tianyu directly. Luo Tianyu, have you seen those players safe houses in the alliances territory? Go ask if theyre willing to join the alliance, and if not, advise them to move away from this area! Song Jian said. What if they dont want to leave? Luo Tianyu asked after a moments hesitation. Then tear them down! Song Jian replied: Before tearing them down, purchase some siege equipment in the alliances store. Just tell me how much it costs. Understood! Luo Tianyu finished speaking, ordering the newly recruited soldiers to head towards those players safe houses. Song Jian threw all the level 20 equipment in the package into the bar, set up the exchange contribution, and went to Dr. Ebsitings sub-castle. Doctor, Ive formed an alliance! Song Jian told the experimenting doctor. An alliance? Dr. Ebsiting shuddered, and a test tube filled with liquid suddenly burst into blue flames and a puff of black smoke came out. Throwing the scrapped test tube material into the garbage bin, Dr. Ebsiting gazed at Song Jian with a complex expression, I hope you can shelter more humans in this city in the future, becoming a refuge for humanity! Of course, theres no problem Song Jian was surprised at Dr. Ebsitings attitude but still agreed to his request. Doctor, I hope you can produce more engineering products in the future to serve as the alliances reserves. Song Jian said. If it were just Song Jian alone, he would not make such a request because his own engineering skills were enough. However, having only mastered level five engineering, Song Jian was clearly insufficient for an alliance. Yes! Dr. Ebsiting agreed without hesitation. The stark change from his previously unpleasant attitude was surprising to Song Jian, but he didnt say anything. With an engineering master in the alliance, Song Jian felt more confident, so he left satisfied. After Song Jian left, Dr. Ebsiting turned around and gazed at Song Jians retreating figure, as if recalling something. After a long time, a heavy sigh came from Dr. Ebsitings laboratory. Leaving the sub-castle where the doctor was located, Song Jian opened the map and saw that those red dots on the territory map had disappeared. There were no new players in the alliance interface, Song Jian was surprised: It hasnt even been 10 minutes, and Luo Tianyu has already conquered all their safe houses? Standing in the castle and looking into the distance, seven or eight catapults were slowly approaching from afar; clearly, Luo Tianyu had purchased all the limited stock of catapults from the alliance store and used their powerful firepower to level the safehouses of several players. Thisthis is too brutal! Song Jian couldnt help but shake his head. Soon, the bill for these seven or eight catapults appeared before Song Jian, costing more than 60,000 Doomsday Coins! It was too expensive! However, with so many catapults in the front yard, not to mention the players whose manors had not yet been upgraded, even Song Jians current manor walls would not withstand several rounds of catapulting. It made sense to level those safe houses within such a short time. Luo Tianyu, how did you deal with those players? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Riding on an Abyssal Nightmare and wielding a Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu was clad in crimson armor that seemed like flames. He glanced at Song Jian and proudly said, I drove them all away, of course. What, are we supposed to have them stay for dinner? Song Jian nodded; after all, they were just a few level 10+ players who could live well in Doomsday City even without safe houses. His own territory and alliance territory merged, expanding several hundred meters outward. The territory was now nearly one kilometer in size. There werent enough NPCs in the territory, so they needed to recruit more helpers. Song Jian left it all to steward George. However, there was a monthly recruitment limit for NPCs in the territory, and it couldnt be unlimited. My lord, we should recruit wandering NPCs from the city to build our territory faster and more effectively, Steward George respectfully suggested. George, what do you recommend? Song Jian asked. Usually, when NPCs reported to Song Jian, his first response was this. After asking, NPCs would always provide great solutions, so Song Jian didnt have to worry. Song Jian just needed to choose the best solution from among them. My lord, I suggest building a tavern in the territory. With a tavern, there will be a steady flow of wandering NPCs visiting every day, and our recruitment opportunities will be much greater. George replied. Thats a good idea, George. Arrange for someone to build it. If theres no alcohol available, you can contact the Sunflower Bar and get a batch from them. Also, ask if they can help us train some bartenders. Song Jian nodded and said. Very well, my lord. I will carry out your orders and send someone to negotiate with the Sunflower Bar! Steward George nodded and said, Additionally, theres a recruiting hall in the city where you can recruit suitable talents! Recruiting hall? Song Jian was taken aback, as he had never heard this information before, not even mentioned in the game update content. Wheres the recruiting hall? Song Jian asked curiously. Its at the highest building in the city! George pointed at the Television Tower in the city center. From where Song Jian stood, he could only see the tip of the tower. It was indeed the tallest building in the city, but it was so close to the city center that Song Jian even suspected it was in an area populated by level 30 monsters. Ill check it out when I have the chance, Song Jian nodded. Level 30 monsters were still a challenge for Song Jian. He could handle one or two, but more than five would make him consider retreating. If he encountered a level 30 Elite Level Boss, Song Jian would likely turn tail and run immediately. Are there any other methods? Song Jian glanced at the distant Television Tower and casually asked. Theres another one, my lord! George nodded, Every month, several prisons will randomly appear in the city, holding some very powerful NPCs. If you can rescue them, you have a great chance of recruiting them! Very powerful NPCs? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help but ask, How did they get imprisoned, and why are they appearing in this city? Chapter 421 - Chapter 421: Chapter 421: Scare Away Chapter 421: Chapter 421: Scare Away Song Jians words left George a little helpless. He glanced at Song Jian and said, Actually, these powerful NPCs are criminals who have committed crimes. They have wandered into this city. If you can liberate them and give them another chance to regain their freedom, they would definitely be grateful to you. Of course, theres a small chance you might encounter some prisoners with quirky personalities who might attack you directly. Therefore, this is a very dangerous method and I dont recommend you to do it. George added. What are their levels then? Song Jian hesitated for a while before asking. The lowest is level 10, and it does not exceed first-order combat power. Because those prisoners with more than first-order combat power will not be exiled to our abandoned city, but will be sent to more dangerous places! George explained. Good, do you happen to know where the nearest prisoner is? Song Jian asked. He had already discovered that in this game, players could recruit many followers. The more followers a player had, the stronger the player would become indirectly, whether it was for territorial expansion campaigns or defending their own castle, a large number of people were needed. Some players rely on gathering more players, but Song Jian wanted to recruit more followers, because compared to players, followers are easier to control. My Lord, there is a prison in this level 25 monster area. If no one attempts to rescue the prisoner within a month, the prison will automatically open, and the criminal inside will mutate into a monster BOSS! George waved his hand and a semi-transparent map immediately appeared in front of Song Jian. Pointing lightly at the map, George said, In fact, the reason why there are so many BOSSes in this city is mostly because every month there are prisoners breaking out of their cages, turning into monsters. Very well then, Ill go and see if I can rescue him. Song Jian nodded and memorized the location. Be careful, my Lord. No one can guarantee how much strength that prisoner still possesses, nor can they promise that he will become your follower after you rescue him! George wore a worried expression on his face. Song Jian waved his hand to assure George and headed towards the manor. He had only taken two steps when he remembered something and quickly turned to George, Oh right, George, help me recruit or train some miners, the more the better. Ive found a rich vein, but I cant mine it alone. I need to form a mining team! Yes, my Lord, I will recruit miners right away! George said, bowing. The recruitment interface has various NPC skills available. Players can recruit according to their needs. Song Jian handed the recruitment authority over to George and many matters were taken care of by him. After he finished giving instructions, Song Jian headed towards the location George marked. There should not be many players hunting monsters in the level 25 monster area. The imprisoned NPC should also still be quietly waiting in the prison. At this point, there were almost no more monsters in the Level 5 monster area. All around were players and players safe houses. Most of the players would only upgrade their safe houses, without launching a territorial expansion campaign. Once they launch an expansion campaign, they might end up in a war against a dozen other players, considered a suicidal act. Therefore, most players grouped with their neighbors to form a war pact, which then integrates horizontally and vertically, convincing more players to join their pact. As the number of players and safe houses increased, the surrounding environment got badly destroyed, leaving no full path. As Song Jian passed along the road, he even met two groups of robbers. To avoid these disturbances, Song Jian directly displayed his level. As expected, no player dared to block his way afterward. Arriving at the level 25 monster area, the mutated zombies here were noticeably stronger. Their originally shriveled flesh was now filled up again. However, they no longer looked fresh like the living, instead, they emitted a purple-black glow. These mutated zombies had sharp fangs in their mouths, their fingernails shimmered with a dark metallic gloss, and even their bodies showed scale-like patterns, giving the impression of being covered in scales. These mutated zombies possessed immense power. A single punch could easily shatter a wall. As a result, this district was far less preserved than those occupied by lower-level monsters. Most of the shops and even the buildings had been turned into rubble. Under such conditions, the supplies that players were looking for were greatly reduced, and the terrain would not provide any advantages during fights, forcing them to fight head-on. Players with weak abilities would probably prefer to continue hunting lower-level monsters instead of coming here to level up. Perhaps because no players had come to level up, as soon as Song Jian entered the area, he saw a robust zombie over two meters tall. This zombies cheeks were covered with an exoskeleton layer, looking like it was wearing a giant helmet, and its upper body was bare. It held a huge double-sided battle-ax in its right hand, dragging on the ground, and in its left hand, it held an oil lamp, which looked quite bizarre. This monster was wandering aimlessly on the deserted street. Whenever it encountered a zombie blocking its way, its right hand would violently swing forward. The huge double-sided battle-ax would utter a heavy, beast-like roar, chopping the zombie that blocked the way into two halves. Even a casual glance at this level 25 elite BOSS robust mutated zombie would give one a tremendously heavy pressure. Seeing this BOSS approaching him, the oppressive feeling made Song Jian couldnt resist summoning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, his left hand was also gripping a bottle of Weakness Potion, all caution was displayed. The enormous pressure the BOSS exerted on Song Jian made him, originally confident of effortlessly crushing a level 25 elite BOSS, instantly doubted himself. Just as the BOSS was getting closer and closer, and Song Jian could not help but think of launching an attack, a rebellious roar suddenly echoed from afar. The roar scared the robust BOSS in front of Song Jian, making it turn and run away instantly. It even knocked down dozens of mutated zombies along the way. In no time, the silhouette of this BOSS disappeared into the ruins in the distance. Song Jian, puzzled, looked toward the direction of the roar. That was precisely his destination, the place where the NPC criminal was being held captive. There certainly wont be any other players here. Could it be that roar was emitted by the captive criminal? Song Jian speculated in his mind: Merely with a roar, it was able to scare away a level 25 elite BOSS. How high is this criminals strength? Does it really not exceed first-order combat power? Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Beastman Warrior Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Beastman Warrior Song Jian walked in the direction of the sound, turned a street corner, and saw a low, squat building built of bricks and stone in the ruins of a residential building not far away. This low building looked quite crude, the stones were all hewed from large blocks, contrasting with the surrounding modern architecture. The door to this house was no more than an iron gate. The thicknesses of the iron bars were the size of an arm, deeply embedded into the stone. To get out would require breaking the surrounding walls, or somehow passing through the gate. In this cage, a beastman with green skin was imprisoned. This beastman had lost an ear. Trailing down its cheek was a hideous scar. Had this wound been a mere two millimeters away, it would have cost the beastman an eye. Scars covered his body, appearing like a weathered soldier. Upon seeing Song Jian, the beastman appeared to grow even more ferocious, his thick arms grabbing hold of the iron railing, shaking it constantly, looking like it wanted to attack Song Jian. Yet no matter how much force it used, the iron bars did not budge. Not even a speck of dust fell. Clearly, a special force was maintaining the prison, and the beastman could not break it. Abeastman? Song Jian, watching this muscular beastman, couldnt help feel a touch of disappointment in his eyes. He who is not of my kind has a heart of a different kind. Towards any other race, even in games, Song Jian always held a guarded stance. Can you understand me? Song Jian, unwilling to waste his trip, hesitated briefly but posed his question to the imprisoned beastman. Human I enjoy chewing your hearts! The beastmans large mouth split into a ferocious smile, his red, violent eyes emitting a strong murderous intent. Song Jians face darkened. Without another word, he drew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and thrust it forcefully through the bars of the cage. Thud- A faint sound rang out as a magical barrier blocked the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Circles of ripples spread from the point of contact before slowly disappearing. The imprisoned beastman watched as Song Jian failed and immediately burst into laughter. Song Jians brows furrowed. He could sense that the enchantment blocking his strength wasnt very strong. If he were willing to put in the effort, he could still destroy this prison. The enchantment not only stopped the beastman from coming out, but it also protected him. Watching the beastman laughing heartily, Song Jian lifted the comer of his mouth slightly, sheathed his sword, and prepared to turn and leave after one last glance at the beastman. Seeing Song Jian turn to leave, the beastman warriors eyes filled with contempt and he broke into another round of raucous laughter. This beastman was powerful, equivalent to a level thirty elite boss. Song Jian didnt have the absolute confidence of defeating him. However, the beastman warrior had to stay in this prison for a whole month. Once the energy of the prison dissipated, it would be able to break out and transform into a boss. With a months time, Song Jian could easily level up to thirty and then return to take him down. Prisoners like this would randomly appear in Doomsday City every month. When the time came, George would naturally notify him of their locations. If he encountered subduable ones, he would subdue them. If he encountered ones like this beastman warrior, he would give up. There wouldnt be much loss for Song Jian either way. Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he suddenly remembered a skill from the Book of the Abyss C Abyss Temptation. It only required one hundred thousand combat experience to unlock. With a thought, the black Book of the Abyss appeared in Song Jians hands. He turned to the section about the Abyss Temptation skill and began to read carefully. Abyss Temptation (Active): MAX. Skill Effect: After locking the target, chant the Language of Abyss Temptation at them, causing them to gradually lose their sanity. The stronger the targets willpower attribute, the greater the resistance against the Language of Abyss Temptation, causing the success rate of this skill to decrease. This skill lasts for 30 seconds and can be interrupted. The target might attack the caster during the charm. If the target meets the charm requirement after thirty seconds, they will receive the Abyss Slave Mark and the skill succeeds. If they do not meet the charm requirement after thirty seconds, the skill fails and they will take a Soul Shock for 500 spirit points of damage. Skill cost: 30% Spirit Points. This skill seems a bit situational, Song Jian contemplated while scratching his chin. In terms of casting time, applying the skill to the target required having the ability to trap them for thirty seconds. Otherwise, the results would merely be driving the target into a more feral state and there was a high chance it would attract the targets attacks. But for the beastman warrior confined in the cage, this skill seemed tailor- made. What Song Jian was considering now was whether it would be worth it to spend one hundred thousand combat experience to make the beastman warrior in front of him a slave. Song Jian was only 3% short of reaching the next level, so deducting one hundred thousand combat experience points was equivalent to losing ten percent of his total experience. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian decided to unlock this skill. After all, prisoners like this only randomly appeared a few times a month. Whats more, even fewer were discovered by others. Most transformed into city monster bosses once their time was up. With a thought, Song Jians experience bar immediately decreased. On the Book of the Abyss, the dim skill icon for Abyss Temptation lit up, emitting a glow. A series of Abyssal phrases suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind, as if an invisible hand had physically shoved knowledge into his brain without consideration for his capacity for such information. After a moment of dizziness, Song Jian mastered the Abyss Temptation Language. The Language of the Abyss had an extremely strong charm function. Ordinary people hearing it would quickly fall and become abyssal monsters if they did not have strong willpower. The charm spell formed by the Language of the Abyss was even more potent, rendering normal monsters unable to withstand it. With the Book of the Abyss in hand, Song Jian turned to the Abyss Temptation section, fixed his gaze on the beastman in the cage, and began to softly chant. The beastman warrior, seeing that Song Jian had stopped and pulled out a book, instinctively felt something was amiss but could not identify the problem. Before long, the beastman warrior suddenly felt as if it was being watched by a savage beast. A pair of eyes filled with ferocity were fixed on its chest, sharp fangs seemed ready to pierce it at any moment. Whispered words of charm reached its ears, the sound was infuriating yet sparked an irresistible urge to continue listening. This sensation made the beastman warrior extremely uncomfortable, prompting an uncontrollable wild roar. Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: Chapter 423: Slaves Chapter 423: Chapter 423: Slaves The Beastman warrior, who had let out a roar, suddenly felt a refreshing sensation spread throughout his body. But following that venting roar, the uncomfortable feeling rushed back into his heart. The sound in his ears grew louder, making the Beastman warrior feel even more uncomfortable. In Song Jians eyes, the Beastman warrior at this moment seemed like a furious beast, instinctively releasing its ferocity. Time passed by second by second, and the Beastman warrior roared and growled non-stop. Blood was slowly flowing from the corner of his mouth, and the two blood-red eyes showed no sign of rationality, like a wild beast driven by instinct to go berserk. It used its head to ram repeatedly against the cage, its forehead covered in fresh blood. Much of the blood had even flowed down its cheeks, and the strong smell of blood filled the Beastman warriors nostrils. It felt as if it was back on the battlefield of the past, facing hordes of encroaching enemies. Despite being alone, it had no fear, charging towards thousands of soldiers and horses, and beginning a bloody carnage. Ten seconds, fifteen seconds, twenty seconds, twenty-five seconds, As Song Jian finished the last syllable of Abyss Temptation, a sudden wave of weakness came over him, and 30% Spirit Points almost made him faint and fall to the ground. However, Song Jian quickly recovered. This kind of feeling only occurred after releasing the Eye Kill technique. It was the aftereffect of a large amount of Spirit Points loss, and all he needed was a little rest. At this moment, the Beastman warrior had completely degenerated into a wild beast, constantly ramming its body against the bars. Even though its body was covered in wounds from the impact, it didnt feel any pain at all. The Beastman warrior now stood on all fours and began gnawing at the iron bars with its tusks after it had grown tired of ramming. It seemed to have completely lost its sanity. Just then, a black rune emerged from the Book of the Abyss, and with a whoosh, it shot toward the Beastman warriors forehead. A burning sensation was felt as the Beastman warrior let out a heart-wrenching roar. The black rune had branded itself onto the warriors forehead, and black energy emanated from it, spreading like a large net and wrapping around the Beastmans entire body. In a short amount of time, numerous black lines, resembling a web, appeared on the Beastmans skin. The black energy became increasingly denser, gradually covering the warrior and eventually transforming it into a cocoon over six feet tall, standing still in its place. This should be successful, right? Song Jian put away the Book of the Abyss, staring at the black cocoon in the cage and guessing to himself. It wasnt long before the Beastman warrior burst out of the black cocoon, tearing it apart from the inside. Upon seeing Song Jian, it showed an obedient expression, kneeling on one knee and touching its forehead to the ground, saying in a deep voice, Master! At this point, the Beastman warrior had completely transformed. On its once green skin, it was now covered with fine black scales, looking as if it were wearing black fish scale armor. Its scarlet eyes had turned silver-white, and a glowing black rune adorned its forehead. Its cheeks became thinner, and the tusks had shrunk slightly. Its muscular body seemed even more robust than before, filled with explosive power. Looking at the kneeling Beastman warrior, a rune was also flashing in Song Jians mind. With just a thought, the rune would shatter, and once that happened, this powerful Beastman warrior would lose its life in an instant. The skill has succeeded, and it has now become my slave! Song Jians face revealed a joyful smile, feeling very satisfied with the Abyss Temptation skill. The only drawback was that if a slave died, it would genuinely die, unable to be resurrected like the Black Dragon cub. Get up, Song Jian said, drawing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and beginning to chop the prison bars. It took over half an hour for him to break the prison and free the Beastman warrior with his attack power. Once the Beastman warrior stood behind him, Song Jian realized that the warriors height had now exceeded two meters. Even without any weapons, the aura radiating from its body gave off an intense oppressive feeling. Wiry were you imprisoned in the first place? Song Jian asked, looking the Beastman warrior up and down. I apologize, Master. I cant remember anything. I only recognize you as my Master! The Beastman warrior said respectfully. Song Jian: Returning to his territory with the Beastman warrior, Song Jian was about to summon George and have him assign some work for the Beastman warrior. After all, he couldnt let such a powerful combatant follow him around as a bodyguard every day. Before he could summon George, the floor beneath Song Jian suddenly began to tremble. Looking out the window, the entire territory seemed to be shaking as well. Whats going on? An earthquake? Song Jians face changed, and at that moment, he suddenly heard a loud system voice in his ear. System: The war alliance Hand of God has declared war on the war alliance City of Hope. The war lasts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end! What? An alliance dared to attack me? Raising an eyebrow, Song Jians eyes filled with surprise, followed by a wave of anger emanating from his heart. The trembling subsided, as this was simply a setup by the system. In actuality, it caused no damage to Song Jians territory but merely served as a reminder. However, what caught Song Jian off guard was that these tremors happened one after another. System: The war alliance Survive has declared war on the war alliance City of Hope. The war lasts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end! System: The war alliance Little Bird Movement Team has declared war on the war alliance City of Hope. The war lasts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end! In an instant, six war alliances declared war on Song Jian simultaneously! A virtual map appeared before Song Jian, which clearly marked his territorys position alongside the six war alliances. These six alliance territories were practically distributed all around Song Jians territory. Their combined area was at least twice that of Song Jians. Moreover, any further expansion would result in a border with Song Jians territory, leading to a territorial expansion battle. Thus, the six groups joined forces to strike first, intending to eliminate Song Jian and divide his territory among them. Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: Chapter 424: Catapult Chapter 424: Chapter 424: Catapult Little Brother Jian, someones attacking us, Im coming over right away! Li Keer was the first to contact Song Jian and said directly. Soon, Wang Qi and his team also said they would be there shortly; Song Jian turned his head to look at Luo Tianyus camp, and it didnt take long for Luo Tianyu to lead her troops out of the camp, standing on an empty space; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed that on a vacant space in the southwest direction of his territory, a milky-white light suddenly burst forth, the light grew more and more intense, and in no time, a three-story bar appeared on the empty space; Li Keer walked out of the bars entrance, followed by a group of thugs dressed in bar attire; Brother Song, Ive moved the bar to the war alliances territory! Li Keer waved at Song Jian, her face full of smiles. Players who join the war alliance have one chance to move their safe house to the war alliances territory, but few people do so, because once their safe house is moved to the war alliances territory, if the territory is breached, their hard- earned safe house will be destroyed, returning to square one. Safe houses that are not inside the war alliances territory will not be affected even if the alliance is captured. Most players join a war alliance just to find a backer, so they rarely move their safe houses to the war alliances territory and share life and death with them. Theyll be attacking in a while, come and get some high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots first! Song Jian shouted to the two. There were many good things in the war alliances warehouse, but they could only be taken with Contribution Points, and high-explosive grenades and self- destructing robots were even more useful in wars. To defend his territory, Song Jian spared no expense and provided them all for free; Li Keer and Luo Tianyu each took ten high-explosive grenades and ten self- destructing robots, then Li Keer began setting traps around the territory. Song Jian ordered the Blood Crow to fly in all directions to investigate the movements of these six war alliances. Song Jian estimated that these six alliances should attack together rather than in separate attacks; After all, each of them was weaker than Song Jian, and if they attacked separately, they would likely be defeated one by one by Song Jian; Soon, Wang Qi and his teammates all arrived at Song Jians territory, ready for battle; Brother Song, just tell us how to fight, well listen to you! Wang Qi said; With a serious face, Song Jian looked at the war alliances store and directly bought all the defensive equipment in it. This time, more than 200,000 Doomsday Coins were invested, making him feel a tinge of pain; However, these defensive devices were all worth the investment. Row upon row of caltrops were placed on the streets along the six attackers approach routes, with shops and buildings everywhere. To attack, they had to clear these caltrops first; Next, six mobile arrow towers were placed by Song Jian at the sides behind the caltrops. Once the enemy approached, these mobile arrow towers would attack mercilessly; Then, Song Jian placed the bloody corpses around the arrow towers to protect them. These bloody corpses could act as cannon fodder, and even if they were all killed, Song Jian wouldnt care; The Blood Wolves, on the other hand, were scattered around the shops and buildings as ambushers. Once the enemy came, they could launch surprise attacks in the chaos. Since the war was about to begin, all the employees in the territory had already entered the Manor Castle, protected by tall walls, so the enemies wouldnt attack them for a while; If the Manor Castle couldnt protect them, it would mean that Song Jian had lost the war, and these NPCs would be taken away as resources; Luo Tianyu led fifty soldiers, guarding behind the defensive measures. In front of her was a more than 100-meter-wide open space. Once the enemy attacked here, Luo Tianyu would lead her soldiers to form a battle formation and launch an attack; Although the number of soldiers that could be led increased with level growth, Luo Tianyu was somewhat disappointed that she could only recruit the cheapest spearmen. If she could recruit cavalry, even if there were only a dozen or twenty of them, Luo Tianyu was confident that she could completely wipe out the attacking enemies; Everyone was on high alert, and half an hour later, a large group of people appeared at the edge of the war alliances territory. Jiang Shan stood among the crowd, looking at the dense caltrops ahead and the arrow towers behind them, his face suddenly became grim. Boss, theyre really well-prepared. How are we going to get through this? How about we change directions of attack? A scout-class player, who returned from the front, couldnt help but say after reporting the situation. Change direction? Can you be sure that there are no traps in the other directions? Jiang Shan said coldly, And how much trouble it is to move all our siege equipment back and forth? Time is against us. Once we change directions, they can adjust their defenses according to our movements at any time, and we can only waste time in vain! Frustrated, Jiang Shan turned to the other war alliance leaders and asked, What do you guys think? A chubby player hesitated for a while as he looked at the territory Song Jian had built, and finally said with a flattering smile, Jiang Shan is the leader this time around; we, of course, listen to Jiang Shan. The other people nearby also expressed their support, Yes, yes, we listen to Jiang Shan! Jiang Shan revealed a smile and nodded, Well then, lets bring the catapults over, demolish those caltrops first, and then well talk. Hmph, thinking these things will wear down our combat power is just daydreaming! Yeah, Jiang Shan has a good idea. Lets use the catapults to destroy all the caltrops. Haha, that way, these things will be useless, and theyll have wasted a large sum of money! Indeed, indeed, these caltrops are not cheap. Ive seen them in the war alliance store. This dense array must have taken at least tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins! Blow them up, blow them up! We cant risk our brothers lives for this! For a moment, everyone chimed in, and soon, several catapults were pushed over by a group of players; The catapults made a creaking noise as the long launch arms bent over, and large stone bullets appeared in their baskets. Little Brother Jian, theyre going to use the catapults to destroy the caltrops! Quickly, teleport me over, I can add defenses to the caltrops! Li Keer looked anxious as she jumped and shouted. The territory was an extension of Song Jians Manor Castle, where he could teleport freely and even assign any NPC to any corner within the territory; If the player agreed, Song Jian naturally could also move them to any corner within the territory; Upon hearing Li Keers shout, Song Jians mind moved, and her figure flashed, appearing tens of meters away from the caltrops; Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Clash Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Clash Li Keer chant a spell, raising her right hand, a white light fly from her hand towards the thickly scattered caltrops. Suddenly, a semi-transparent light shield envelops each of the caltrops; Seeing Li Keer has finished releasing her skill, Song Jian mentally beckons her back, that place is far too dangerous, the catapults have already begun to hurl stones at the caltrops. Seven or eight basketball-sized stones whistled towards caltrops, the moment they struck the light shield, the stones shattered into countless fragments that sprayed in all directions, causing secondary damage; Song Jians eyes twitch, these catapults look a lot more powerful than he had imagined; Brother Song, I dont think we can just sit and watch, why dont I take some fellows and flank them for a sneak attack? Wang Qi, looking at the distant group of around forty or fifty players, suggested with a stroke of his chin. The four of you, not enough for their full barrage! Song Jian glanced at Wang Qi and said, And how do you know they arent prepared? Do you see how many thieves there are in their team? Most of the players have chosen their professions by now, and their equipment corresponds with their professions, so its easy to tell them apart. Wang Qi looked up, out of forty or fifty people, there were only one or two thieves at the front of the team, this revelation sent shivers down his spine. It must be noted that the four main professions of warrior, thief, mage, and priest are the easiest to pick, and their skills are quite potent, hence why most players choose these professions. Moreover, these professions can later be transferred to other more powerful professions. Out of forty or fifty people, according to probabilities, there should be at least a dozen or so thieves, but right now there are only one or two, its apparent that other thief profession players are hiding around, waiting for Song Jian to send people for the ambush. So we can only watch as they break in? This is just too suffocating! Wang Qi said upset. Song Jian calmly stared at the six player guilds in front of him. These players arent of low level, the highest being level eighteen, the lowest being sixteen. Including the siege weapons of the six guilds, their combined force would make it fairly easy to destroy a guild. Song Jians guild was newly founded and hadnt had a chance to recruit many players, so they were at a numerical disadvantage. You guys hold your position here for now, lets see what happens when they attack! Song Jian instructed then turned and dashed towards another direction of his territory. The players from the opposing six guilds, were looking at the catapults continually bombarding the caltrops, their faces were flushed with excitement. Brother Shan, why dont we take this opportunity to bulldoze their constructions? A player excitedly roared; Are you a fool, huh, are you a fool? Jiang Shan stared at that player and yelled: It would waste so much time demolishing these constructions! We only have a little over an hour at most, breaking into their manor castle is most important. And once we seize their manor castle, these shops and constructions will become our war spoils! The player who had advocated for demolishing Song Jians territory was at a loss for words, he humbly scratched his head and burst out in sheepish laughter; Li Keers defense spell could only mitigate damage, not entirely neutralize it. After a few rounds of bombardments, the rows of caltrops began to fall apart; Jiang Shan glanced at the time, because of the slow movement speed of the siege weapons, they had spent over twenty minutes to get to the edge of Song Jians territory. Then they spent another ten or so minutes bombarding the caltrops, nearly forty minutes have passed and they had not spotted the opponents Manor Castle. Speed it up! Jiang Shan ordered, narrowing his brows. In no time, more than a dozen heavily-armored defense warriors, holding large shields, formed a row and positioned themselves at the front of the crowd. Behind them were the mages, archers, and other ranged attack professions. The warriors began to slowly advance holding up their shields. As for the mages and archers, they followed behind. Once the caltrops came into their attack range, they would initiate the assault. Clang, clang, clang- The defensive warriors were now close to the caltrops, entering within the attack range of the mobile arrow towers. The towers automatically locked onto the targets and shot arrows at them. However, the defense of the arrow towers was not high, against defensive warriors, they could only deal about a dozen points of damage. When spread out among so many defense warriors, it was relatively easy to withstand, some warriors even managed to defend and attack the caltrops simultaneously. The mages and archer profession players behind then entered attack range, one after another they attacked the caltrops, with their participation, the caltrops defense value dropped rapidly; Swiftly, in less than three minutes, rows of caltrops were all destroyed, then they rushed towards the mobile arrow towers, starting to take down these towers; Prepare yourselves, we are going to storm through! Jiang Shan noted that the opposing guild had not many players, which was within his expectation. A newly established guild would certainly not have had the chance to recruit players yet. But the quantity of NPC warriors that the opponent had surprised Jiang Shan, and the fifty spear soldiers behind Luo Tianyu made his brow furrow. However, if he didnt eliminate all the opponents troops, there would no way he could rest assured and attack the Manor Castle. General guardians would rely on castle walls for defense, these people actually gave up on the defense of the wall, opting for field battle. Actually, for Jiang Shan and the six guilds, this could work to their advantage; After another five minutes, all of the mobile arrow towers had been destroyed, with a wave of his hand, Jiang Shan made most of the players charge towards the center of Song Jians territory C the Manor Castle. They would only be victorious in this guild war if they secure that place; Forty or fifty players swarmed forward, leaving behind only half a dozen people to guard the siege weapons. Without the aid of the players, the movement speed of the siege weapons dropped significantly, only managing to inch forward; Once we beat these players, the siege weapons should have almost made it within attack range. Then well take the Manor Castle down in one go! Jiang Shan thought to himself, as he ran while drawing his weapon. Sharp Edge Formation! Luo Tianyu lifted his Square Sky Halberd, shouting fiercely. Charge! Fifty spear soldiers quickly moved about and swiftly formed the Sharp Edge Formation. They roared while charging towards the players; Lets go too! Wang Qi shouted, leading the way. He took aim at the player in the lead, pulled the trigger, and a flash of red light appeared as quick as a spark, instantly hitting the player 300 meters away. The bullet pierced right through his chest before he could react, his vitality points dropped by a third. Startled, he yelled Holy Smokes, and quickly dodged to the side; Suddenly, the two parties collided, cries for battle filled Song Jians territory. At this moment, Song Jian had rounded from one side of his territory to their rear. His vertical pupils in his forehead opened, a silver light radiated, revealing around ten invisible thieves distributed around the siege engines, like a big net waiting for ambushers to fall into; Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Chapter 426: Retreat Chapter 426: Chapter 426: Retreat Song Jian hid on the rooftop of a shop, watching siege machines slowly moving into the territory, and the players guarding them also entered the territory. Targeting a stealthy thief on the outermost side, Song Jian had a thought, and his figure disappeared, appearing directly behind the thief. At the moment Song Jian appeared, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly chopped towards the opponents head; Light Strike! A dazzling golden Sword Qi traversed the sky, and the stealthy thief didnt even have time to react before he was toppled to the ground. A damage of more than 500 points floated above his head, instantly killing him; By the time everyone reacted, Song Jians figure had already disappeared, only leaving behind a thiefs corpse and a piece of leather armor leggings that he had dropped; What happened? a stealthy thief asked nervously. It seems like someone attacked He can teleport, hes a mage! No, I saw his weapon was a one-handed sword, it should be a warrior-type profession How could a warrior profession teleport? Damn, this guy set the war league on his own territory, weve entered their territory! What should we do, theres no way to fight, why dont we just go and join the main force. What about these siege machines? Without them, how can we break their walls? Gather up, everyone defend together, keep an eye on every direction, I dont believe he can kill us all at once! Soon, the thieves guarding the siege machines began to gather, cautiously watching their surroundings with their backs to each other. Players can teleport within their own safe house, a setting that many players dont care about C it just saves some walking time, and its nothing amazing. But as the safety level of the players house increased, and the surrounding territory could be developed, this setting became a bit of a bug. Now, Song Jians attacks seemed to come out of nowhere, which made more than a dozen players fearful, and Song Jian was now invincible. As more than ten thieves gathered together, Song Jian felt a bit tricky, but seeing them so close to each other out of fear, a smile appeared on his face again; Soon, these stealthy thieves followed the siege machines for dozens of meters, and Song Jian did not appear, so they relaxed a bit. He seems not to dare to come out. Yes, even if he can teleport, there are a few seconds of cooldown between each teleport, its enough for us to focus fire and kill him. How dare he come out now? Just as these thief players relaxed, several humanoid robots, half a person tall, suddenly appeared from the road ahead and swayed towards them. What the hell is that? a thief looked at the robots with a puzzled face. Dont let them get close, I feel something is wrong! You two, go and get rid of those things! Two stealthy thieves charged at the five or six self-destructing robots; Clang clang clang~ Daggers scraped against the robots, bursting out a series of sparks; the defense of self-destructing robots was 1000 points, and the attacks of these thieves couldnt empty their defense at all; With the attack of the thieves, the speed of these self-destructing robots suddenly increased and rushed into the group of thieves; Boom! The explosion sounded, and more than a dozen thieves felt a wave of air rushing towards them. They were suddenly blown away, and their Vitality Points dropped sharply; Fog Grass, what the hell is this? The damage is so high! Boom, boom, boom~ Five or six self-destructing robots each targeted a thief, exploding near them, causing damage to all the thieves within a six-meter radius; The self-destructing robots achieved a great success with just one move, taking down nearly all the thieves. The combined damage of the six robots was close to 2,000 points, which was too much for the thieves, who only had 300 to 400 Vitality Points; A dying thief, with only a little Vitality left, watched as a figure slowly walked towards him. Regret filled his heart, and he muttered to himself, How is this possible, hes so strong! A long sword took away his last bit of Vitality, and his consciousness instantly plunged into darkness; Having killed all the thieves in the surrounding area and picked up all the spoils, Song Jian began to destroy the slow-moving siege equipment; At this moment, Jiang Shan was entangled in battle with Luo Tianyus warriors. The players strength was much greater than Luo Tianyus spear warriors. Although the Sharp Edge Formation had caused some damage to Jiang Shan and his team, the spear warriors were gradually falling, and Wang Qis party were steadily retreating; One after another, roaring blood corpses rushed into the enemys camp, but these ordinary monsters were quickly killed, merely consuming some of the enemys Spirit Points. The high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots had already been used up. At the beginning, they managed to kill seven or eight players while their opponents hadnt yet encountered them. However, once everyone started fighting, it was difficult to use these items without harming their own side. The Beastman slave that Song Jian had just recruited seemed to enjoy the killing. He grabbed two corpses on the ground as weapons and charged into the crowd, killing everyone in his way. However, he soon paid the price for his reckless behavior. Dozens of players focused their fire on him, and the Beastman Warrior only held on for a few seconds before he was heavily injured and began fleeing towards the Manor Castle. Sister Rain, should we retreat to the Manor? Wang Qi shouted loudly. Retreat! Luo Tianyu glanced at the surrounding players, her eyebrows tightly furrowed, and her face showed a reluctant expression. If only my military rank had been higher, allowing me to recruit stronger soldiers, I could have easily wiped the floor with you all on my own! Luo Tianyu thought bitterly in her heart. Wielding the Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu fended off several players surrounding her. She pulled on the Abyssal Nightmares reins and ran towards the Manor, with more than a dozen remaining spear warriors covering their retreat. Seeing the enemy charge again, Luo Tianyu pulled out two high- explosive grenades and threw them toward the enemy; However, the opposing players simply activated their Acceleration Skills and dodged the grenades. Haha, Brother Shan, theyre running! Lets go! We won, we won, haha, they must be dreaming if they think they can beat our six war alliances with just a few people! A few war alliance leaders laughed heartily; Bring the Catapults, a few of you go and push them over here, speed it up! With the Catapults, well break their walls and turn their Manor Castle into a flat ground! Jiang Shan said passionately. At this moment, a players face changed greatly as he shouted, Someone is destroying our siege equipment! Everyone turned to look, and all that remained of their once abundant siege equipment were a few Battering Rams that were still being chopped by other players. The rest of the Catapults and other siege equipment had already become a pile of wood chips; Jiang Shan felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. Without the siege equipment, the idea of breaking the enemys Manor with their thirty-odd players in an hour was pure fantasy. Seeing the defensive structures of the enemys Manor, Jiang Shan felt a chill in his heart. They were already within the attack range of the enemys Manor Castle Catapults. Did they really have to use their own flesh and blood to fight against the heavily armed enemy Manor? Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Better off Dead Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Better off Dead Damn it, how did this happen! What the hell were those rogue professionals doing? How did they let one person launch a successful sneak attack! Jiang Shan cursed, his face beet red with rage. Brother Shan, what do we do now? The clan leader of a war guild asked, his face pale. Should we give it one more try? They only have a few people. We can surely win if we just break into the castle! A war guild leader gazed unwillingly at the not-so-distant castle and softly suggested. And how are we going to do that? With such high walls and so many defensive arrow towers, youll be turned into a pincushion before you even get close! Someone retorted discontentedly. Jiang Shan gritted his teeth fiercely. He originally thought he had victory in the bag, all according to plan. But unexpectedly, the tide of battle had turned dramatically. Just a moment ago, their path was clear and straight, and now, they were poised on the edge of a steep precipice. Brother Shan, how about we take out that guy first. Someone pointed at Song Jian, who was cutting down the last battering ram, and shouted. Yes, kill him first! Killing him would be worth it, and worst-case scenario, we can try again once weve regrouped. We have the numbers, whats there to be afraid of! Lets go, brothers! We take that guy down first! Jiang Shan raised his arm in a battle cry, shouting loudly. This war guild war could be considered a thorough failure. More than twenty of his side had died whereas not a single player from the other side was dead, only a bunch of NPC spear soldiers. All the siege equipment had been destroyed, leaving them powerless to attack the manor. Their morale had sunk to the lowest point, now they could only try to regain some confidence by dealing with the person who had launched the surprise attack. As around thirty players charged towards Song Jian, he had already destroyed the last siege equipment. Seeing the crowd rushing towards him, a cruel smirk appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. With a thought, thirty blood wolves squeezed out from various buildings. Each wolf was as big as a small calf, with sharp fangs glittering metallically, and their eyes shone with a bloody glow as they growled and closed in on Song Jian. Kill them! Song Jian commanded. Howl- A wolf howled, and the thirty blood wolves leaped towards the crowd. Then, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon cub. A nearly two-meter Black Dragon flew up into the sky, roaring as it sprayed a hot dragon breath over the more than thirty players. Song Jians figure flickered, appearing behind a cleric. His dark red longsword easily pierced through the clerics defense, going right through his chest. The clerics vitality points suddenly plunged. Then, Song Jian pointed his left index finger at his forehead, a silver Sword Qi pierced through his forehead. Before the cleric could even scream, Song Jian had instantly killed him. A nearby warrior, consumed by rage upon seeing his companion attacked, instinctively used his charge skill to hurtle towards Song Jian. Sacred Parry! A golden light flashed on Song Jians body, and he positioned his long sword in front of his chest. Defense- The charging warrior felt as if he had slammed into a wall. The counter-attack force made his skeleton issue a crunch crunch sound, and the damage dealt to him was over sixty points. More importantly, the stun status, which should have been inflicted on his target, appeared on this warriors status bar instead. Stunned, how could I be the one stunned? The dazed warrior was greatly frightened. At that moment, a golden Sword Qi descended from above. Light Strike! Although this player wasnt a dark creature, nearly six hundred damage points were more than he could bear. His vitality points immediately plunged to the lowest, leaving him with less than a hundred residual health points. Song Jian easily swept his right hand and dwindled down this armored warriors entire vitality points with a mere chopping slice. Bump bump bump- Several spells struck Song Jians body, causing a gray aura to circulate around him, reducing nearly 60% of the damage, which made Song Jian even more resistant than the defensive warrior. -11 -15 -17 A series of damage points floated up from Song Jians head, causing the surrounding players to twitch in surprise. How could a swordsman in leather armor have such formidable defense and resistance! At this moment, the blood wolves also charged into the group of players. These blood wolves were as tough as elite monsters, not mere cannon fodder like blood zombies. Their formidable attack power instantly turned the scene into chaos, with players scattered and disoriented. Kill this player first! Jiang Shan shouted angrily, pointing at Song Jian after slashing a leaping blood wolf away. Song Jian glanced at Jiang Shan, smiled faintly, and then his figure suddenly vanished into thin air. Damn, hes the lord of this territory! Jiang Shan cursed quietly, glancing at the other players before pulling out a dark grey stone from his bag and crushing it in his hand. The crushed stone emitted a faint grey glow that disappeared quickly. At the same time, Jiang Shans figure also vanished. He wants to trap us all here! In his invisible state, Jiang Shan looked back at Manor Castle with a face full of hatred and thought bitterly. Everyone for themselves at this point, he thought. With other players still attracting aggro, escaping was the wisest move. From within Manor Castle, Luo Tianyu, watching Song Jian reappear and wreak havoc among the players, mounted his Abyssal Nightmare and charged towards the enemy with excitement. Lets join the fight and kick them while theyre down! Tang Rong roared, activating his Acceleration Skill and charging forward. Wang Qi stood on the ramparts, observing the battlefield through a magnifying scope. Bang! Simultaneously with the sound of a gunshot, a priest on his last legs only felt a pain in his forehead before losing consciousness. That single shot instantly killed him. After taking down one player, Wang Qi didnt even spare him a glance, and instead quickly shifted his target, aiming at another injured player and pulling the trigger. The battle ended quickly, with over thirty bodies of players lying on the ground and their gears scattered all around. Song Jian, frowning slightly, glanced at the system. All the enemies had been defeated and this Alliance Battle should be over, but the system still showed that there was more than forty minutes left. Whats going on? Could there be someone left? Song Jians eyes widened, and as he looked around, his suspicions were confirmed. About a hundred meters away, a faintly transparent figure was slowly retreating towards the border of the territory. Jiang Shan, now in a state of invisibility which had reduced his movement speed by 40%, moved as slow as a tortoise. He had reached the edge of the territory and was just a few meters away from seeking shelter in the buildings. Song Jian sneered, and his figure flickered, disappearing on the spot. Jiang Shan suddenly felt a strong wind blowing from behind his head and swiftly swung his sword to deflect it. Block! With a sharp noise, Jiang Shans figure gradually became visible. Seeing Song Jians shining silver vertical pupil, he immediately understood the situation. Spare me, and Ill join your Alliance! Jiang Shan pleaded, a look of terror on his face. No need, I think its better when youre dead! As Song Jian said this, he swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, slashing at Jiang Shan. Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: Chapter 428: Airdrop? Chapter 428: Chapter 428: Airdrop? System: Congratulations, youve achieved a glorious victory! A war that was still almost forty minutes away from ending was abruptly concluded when Song Jian killed Jiang Shan, ending the ordeal with a one-on- six skirmish that saw the City of Hope Alliance withstand the trial of battle. We have emerged victorious! Everyone began to cheer. Captain, I believe we should relocate our safe houses here. The defensive measures are excellent and quite sturdy. Zhou Qing looked around and suggested quietly. Yes, it is safer for us to be grouped together. Ma Yu nodded in agreement. The levels of their safe houses were fairly low. They would certainly struggle to fend off any attempted territory expansion attacks against them. Alright, Ill ask Brother Song. If he agrees, we should all move over here. Living in a larger group will also be more lively. Wang Qi nodded. Song Jian was pleased to hear that Wang Qi and the others were willing to move into the territory. The more players, the stronger the alliance. Some alliances would even force joining members to relocate to alliance territory but Song Jian didnt resonate with that; opting for freedom. In this alliance war, Song Jian earned a large number of war merits while every participant also received plenty. Luo Tianyu saw the war merits she received, she was so ecstatic that she couldnt close her mouth. For her, desperately in need of an upgrade in troop types, war merits were even more precious than Doomsday Coins. As for the six alliances that lost the war, all their territories became ownerless. The NPCs they hired in their territories began to scatter everywhere. At this moment, these six territories were like six delicious cakes. All it would take was for Song Jian to initiate the next territory expansion campaign to swallow them all up. By annexing these six territories, I can save a lot of development time. Ill just need to re-plan everything afterwards. Song Jian gazed into the distance, a smirk played upon his lips. Upon checking the remaining time for the territory expansion campaign, there were just a few days left. By then, Song Jians territorial expanse would at least double. Song Jians victory was an earth-shattering event for the other players. In fact, many of them had witnessed the whole process of this war firsthand. They could not believe that Song Jian, with just a few people, had defeated an alliance army ten times their size. If they hadnt seen it with their own eyes, they would consider it as unbelievable as a fairy tale. Perhaps I should join this alliance! Many players began to entertain the thought of joining the alliance, and subsequently, a dozen or so players showed up in Song Jians alliance application list. The upper limit for a level one alliance is one hundred members, but very few alliances manage to reach that number. An alliance with thirty to forty members is already considered a large alliance. Many alliances, like the City of Hope, only have a handful of members, possess weak combat power and are usually made up of like-minded small teams themselves. After all, this game cannot be treated like a game; nobody would willingly entrust their safety to others. In an alliance, the alliance leader has substantial power over alliance members. Once you join an alliance, youd be subject to many constraints, as such, many players would rather go solo than join an alliance. Song Jian did not just accept the players who applied to join the alliance. They had to undergo a strict vetting process before they could be integrated into the alliance; otherwise, it would be easy for someone from another alliance to infiltrate and cause damage. With the war over and each member of Wang Qis four-man team having moved their safe houses into Song Jians territory, they went back to farming and grinding levels. Given their low levels, they were only considered as a second-tier team, hence they had to work harder. Luo Tianyu started working on how to upgrade her troops. With an excessive amount of war merits, it was crucial she converted them into fighting power. Li Keer wasnt too interested in farming and leveling up. She spent most of her time joking around in the bar. Surprisingly, her level hadnt lagged behind. She was already at level eighteen, even higher than Wang Qi and his team. Song Jian returned to the Manor Castle and began researching how to make the Advanced Healing Potion. With it, future battles for Song Jian would become much easier. By the time Song Jian had made about a dozen advanced healing potions, it was gradually getting dark. After replenishing his high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots, Song Jian stepped outside the Manor Castle. The NPCs who have been hired completed their days work and returned to their huts. The scattered lights inside the territory made it seem like a warm star-studded night sky. In the distance, the growl of a mutated zombie added a layer of blood-red rays to this warm ambiance. Song Jian looked up at the sky, anticipating the moonrise. He had only fifteen minutes each night to absorb moon essence and enhance his physical quality because of his Night Slayer ability. Just like other boss monsters, he never missed out on this fifteen-minute daily exercise. However, the moon never appeared. The dark clouds seemed like a thick blanket, completely engulfing the sky. Could it be that the moon isnt going to appear today? Song Jian frowned. Such instances had occurred before, where the moon wouldnt appear for a day or two in a month. However, Song Jian felt that this situation seemed to be happening rather frequently of late. Just as Song Jian was about to leave in disappointment, he suddenly felt something was amiss. There seemed to be something in the sky, but it was so dark that he couldnt make out what it was. Just then, a silver light emerged from Song Jians forehead and his vertical pupil slowly opened. His surroundings became clear, and he found a ship several hundred feet long hovering in the sky. It moved silently like a huge whale. This massive ship had three tall masts with black sails hanging from them. There was a large propeller at the stern of the ship silently rotating. The entire ship was moving slowly like a lazy beast. Is this a ship? A flying ship? Song Jian was taken aback. The pitch-black ship above his head was enormous and seemed to be moving at a slow pace. The ship had no lights on it, and it looked like a ghost ship. Just then, Song Jian saw numerous large boxes being dropped from the ship. Those boxes were attached to big parachutes and were slowly descending towards Doomsday City. Watching these boxes gently swaying in the air, Song Jian was struck by the absurd notion that supplies were being dropped for people trapped in a crisis. Lets go see whats in these boxes A thought crossed Song Jians mind and he started running towards the nearest wooden box. Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Cemetery Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Cemetery Hundreds of wooden boxes flew overhead, fluttering in all directions; Song Jian found it strange, however, that these boxes seemed to methodically avoid zones populated by monsters under level thirty, particularly player gathering areas. Not a single box drifted there. This could not help but arouse suspicion. It was as if someone deliberately arranged for this to happen to prevent players from getting those boxes. More boxes drifted towards the murky, city edges and vanished completely once they entered the dark fog. Surrounded by frenzied, aggressive monsters, Song Jian set his sights on the nearest box. By nightfall, even lower-level monsters, undeterred by the aura of power emanating from Song Jian, recklessly charged at him whenever they detected his presence. In such an environment, Song Jian dared not emit even the slightest bit of noise, let alone summon his motorcycle. He could only rely on his two legs to run. However, considering his current physical condition, his running speed was not much slower than if he had been on a motorcycle. Using his Sword Shadow Step and morphing into a dark cloud, he managed to evade wave after wave of monster attacks. After more than an hour, Song Jian finally reached the area populated by level thirty monsters. On his way there, he did not encounter a single box, suggesting that they would not fall into zones easily accessible to players, just as he had suspected. Standing on top of a tall building, Song Jian looked ahead. The box was descending very slowly and was still floating in the sky, but on the ground below, Song Jian could already see several figures racing towards the box. Are thoseNPCs? NPC professionals! Song Jian frowned slightly and watched the figures below, musing to himself. No wonder so many NPC professionals venture into this dangerous city ruins full of monsters. It seems that these mysterious boxes are also one of their targets! Song Jian thought to himself. Once again, he glanced at the box floating in the sky. It appeared suspended in the air, motionless, descending at an extremely slow speed. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian leaped from the building, following the NPC professionals. Soon, Song Jian followed the NPC professionals to a graveyard built within the city. Shouldnt burial sites like this be on the outskirts or in the mountains? Using such a large piece of land as a graveyard, what were the people at the time thinking? Song Jian, looking at the densely packed tombstones in front of him, couldnt help but comment. The lamb that believes in God will return to Gods embrace! Inscribed on the arch of the gateway guarded by two stone angel statues were two sentences. A tarnished metal cross stood on top of the semi-arched entrance. Song Jian looked up into the sky. The floating box was slowly descending into the depths of the graveyard. Several NPC professionals were standing in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary in the cemetery, eyeing the box in the sky intently. The graveyard gates were wide open, and much of the surrounding fence had collapsed. Even most of the marble tombstones inside were broken, and some areas even bore signs of having been dug up. Song Jian didnt move forward. Instead, he stood around three to four hundred meters away from those NPC professionals and quietly watched them. Its a little bit too quiet here Song Jian frowned slightly and scanned his surroundings. At that moment, a semi-transparent figure radiating a white light emerged from a tombstone. From a distance, it looked like a ball of white ghostly fire. Mutated Soul, Level 30, Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Characteristics: Soul Body, Null, Skills: Soul Spikes. A level thirty ordinary monster with these attributes is almost on par with a level twenty BOSS. Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim, holding his breath, fearing that the monster would detect him and start a fight, alerting the NPC professionals in the distance. This Mutated Soul resembled a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. For a moment after emerging from the graveyard, it seemed somewhat confused, its eyes lifeless as it looked around. Then, it seemed attracted by the NPC professionals aura and slowly drifted toward them. In a short while, dozens of Mutated Souls emerged from the graveyard. Most of them drifted toward the NPC professionals, but a few were attracted by Song Jians living aura, due to their proximity to him and came his way. Song Jian, staring at the two Mutated Souls drifting towards him, began to feel nervous. In the game, the ghosts names and attributes were highlighted in yellow, indicating they were not monsters that attack proactively. However, as they got closer and closer to Song Jian, their names turned light red. The originally white soul light also started to acquire a blood color, and their calm, blank faces began to twist grotesquely. Initially, they were instinctively attracted by Song Jians living aura, but once they got closer, the souls became violent and evolved into monsters that launched the first attack. Song Jian gasped and looked toward the NPC professionals in the distance. They seemed to understand the traits of these Mutated Souls. They readied their weapons in prepared positions in anticipation of the monsters closing in on them. At the moment, Song Jian didnt want them to notice his presence. With a thought, his whole body transformed into a shadow, and he ran into the distance. In no time, he left the range where the two Mutated Souls could track him. The Mutated Souls, which had taken on a blood-red glow, slowly faded back in color and regained their initial ignorant state once they lost their target. After staying still for a while, they instinctively set off towards the NPC professionals once more. Lute looked up anxiously at the box that hovered motionlessly in mid-air, growling under his breath, Damn it, why isnt it falling down! Sophie looked at Lute, the half-beastman covered in fur, a disdainful look in her eyes, and replied coldly, Its a gift from the gods. You should be grateful, not whining like you are now! I only care about the proof of job advancement inside. All other items can be yours! A humanoid creature covered in wooden texture glanced coldly at the others. Hmph, youd better hope youre blessed by the gods then. Out of hundreds of boxes, only a few contain proofs of job advancement. How can you be so sure this box contains what you want? A nearby NPC professional laughed with an evil grin. If theres none, then all the items will belong to you! The creature, who looked like a treant, declared. The remaining NPC professionals exchanged a look, appearing relieved. From all of them, only this treant-like creature was of level thirty. The rest were only level twenty-seven or eight, hence their demand for proof of job advancement was less urgent. Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Tree Fortress Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Tree Fortress Hey, can you guys stop staring up there all the time? Look around, were already surrounded by monsters! An NPC professional frowned, clenching his weapon and yelled. Theyre just ordinary ghosts, not malicious spirits, whats there to be afraid of! Another NPC professional said disdainfully, but there was a cautious look in his eyes as he drew the longsword hanging from his back and held it in his hands. The melee professionals took two steps forward, guarding the mage and ranged professionals behind them. Soon, this group of NPC professionals tacitly formed a temporary small team. The surrounding mutated ghosts slowly drifted towards them, and within a five-meter range, the ghosts suddenly bloomed with a bloody glow, their eyes turned blood red, revealing a crazed and irritable expression. With a sharp scream, these mutated ghosts suddenly accelerated, pouncing on the NPC professionals, the battle was on the verge of breaking out. Song Jian, at this moment, was standing at the edge of the graveyard, watching mutated ghosts slowly drift out one after another from the graves. It seemed endless, as they instinctively drifted towards the NPC professionals. Although they were slow, they would go crazy as soon as they got within five meters of a living person. Watching countless white dots floating up, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Fortunately, he had decisively left. Otherwise, being surrounded by a group of level 30 monsters, he might truly die here. After all, these mutated ghosts could launch spiritual attacks, and even if Song Jian could morph into a dark cloud, he couldnt dodge so many ghosts Soul Spikes skill. Seeing the countless white ghosts around them, the pressure on the group of NPC professionals doubled. Damn it, how long do we have to hold on! An NPC Musketeer muttered, filling the gun chamber with silver bullets emitting silver light. These were silver bullets specifically designed to kill soul-type monsters, with tremendous power, but the cost was high. After this battle, if they dont get a rich harvest, this Musketeer might go bankrupt instantly. At most half an hour, this damn wooden box will fall down. Mage professional Sophie looked up at the floating wooden box and gritted her teeth. Half an hour? I think I can last at most for ten minutes! an NPC warrior with a shield shouted and swung a long sword towards a mutated ghost. The mutated ghosts claws scratched the shield, making a sharp friction sound that was annoying to hear. The nearly physically immune mutated ghost rendered most of the warriors attacks ineffective. Sorry, everyone, I have to leave. If I keep holding on, Im afraid I might stay here forever. A short-statured halfling NPC said apologetically. Then, his body gradually became transparent and eventually disappeared. The halfling thief directly cast an invisibility spell and began to accelerate towards the graveyards exit. Once past the surrounding red-crazed ghosts, the ghosts in the distance were still in a confused state, unable to see through his invisibility. As a result, the halfling quickly left the area. Leaving this graveyard meant giving up all the items in the wooden box above, but precious items could be abandoned compared to ones life. The departure of the halfling seemed to shake the entire temporary team, with several NPC professionals flickering their eyes, seemingly hesitating whether to leave as well. Hold on! The wooden box will only stay for ten minutes after it falls. Once we leave, well miss this opportunity! Sophie seemed to notice peoples wavering and immediately shouted. Just then, the wood-textured guy suddenly roared, and his body quickly swelled up, his two legs transforming into roots that plunged into the depths of the earth. Su Te, you should have done this earlier! Sophies eyes lit up with surprise, shouting towards the treant. Hold on! Treant Su Te roared with a deep voice, transforming into a towering tree with a height of seven or eight meters. Numerous branches drooped from the sky, piercing into the soil, eventually forming a hemispherical tree fortress protecting everyone. The tree fortress only left an opening wide enough for one person, acting as a wall blocking the mutated ghosts from the outside. The pressure on the group was greatly relieved. Well done, SuTe! Thanks to you, Su Te. We wont fight with you for the promotion certificate if there really is one in the wooden box! Transformed into an ancient tree, Su Te withstood the attacks of more than a dozen mutated ghosts. His vitality points were decreasing at a visible rate, but hearing the shouts of the others, he still revealed a gratified smile. Su Te had been stuck at level 30 for too long. Without a professional certificate, he could only stay at this level and would not be able to advance in strength. Thats why this item was a must for him. Every time the wooden box dropped, his figure wouldnt be missing. However, he hadnt encountered a single box containing a promotion certificate for so long. It could only be attributed to bad luck. With Su Tes help, the NPC professionals were reassured. Two healing professionals even kept casting healing spells on Su Te. As long as his vitality points were full, Su Te could continuously drop branches to form a solid tree wall protecting everyone. Song Jian looked at the fighting NPC professionals in the distance, frowning. With this situation, they could definitely hold on until the wooden box fell. Could it be that Ive come here in vain? Song Jians face turned gloomy. However, he soon had a sudden thought: Since the wooden box is still floating in the air, why dont I directly go up there! With a thought, Song Jians figure disappeared instantly, replaced by a large black fog that appeared on the spot. This fog enveloped an area of more than ten meters in diameter, but the fog began to roll towards the center as soon as it appeared. In no time, it formed a dense fog only three meters wide. This is the limit I can compress now! Song Jian sighed in his heart. Although morphing into black fog also had attack effects, the most significant effect was still escaping, so Song Jian spent much effort on it. If he wanted, he could scatter as a fog and cover an area of almost thirty meters. If compressed inward, it could also become what it is nowa three-meter- wide dense fog. After turning into this three-meter-wide black fog, Song Jian slowly drifted towards the wooden box in the air. Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Chapter 431: Empty Box? Chapter 431: Chapter 431: Empty Box? A cloud of black fog drifted into the sky. From a third-person perspective, Song Jian thought the compressed fog was too thick. Even in the darkness of night, anyone who looked up could notice something was amiss. So, Song Jian quickly dispersed the dense fog. The larger the area it covered, the lighter its color became. The fog, roughly twenty square meters, floated mid-air, disguising itself as a giant dark cloud under the cover of night, drifting towards the wooden box. Upon reaching the wooden box, Song Jian immediately cancelled the black fog state. He lay atop the box, a large parachute drifting above him, gently guiding the box towards the ground. At this rate, it would take at least half an hour before the box reached the ground. On the ground, a group of NPC professionals were surrounded by a swarm of ghosts, patiently waiting for the wooden box to fall from above. They didn t know that someone was already on top of the box, ready to take whatever was inside. The moment Song Jian touched the box, a system prompt suddenly appeared before him. System: You obtained the supply box. Do you want to open it? With the hint of a smirk, Song Jian thought, This worked out too easily! Open! Soon after, a progress bar appeared before Song Jian. The bar moved rather slowly, and as it did, the wooden box started to fall faster. Song Jian was taken aback. This is getting out of hand!1 Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, accidentally looked up. The supply box was falling much faster. The news delighted him. Dozens of mutated spirits continually assaulted the tree fortress. Despite the efforts of two healers constantly replenishing its vitality, Su Te was almost running out of energy. Seeing the supply box descending rapidly, a smile spread across Su Tes face. He called out to the NPCs he was protecting, Hang in there for 5 more minutes. The supply box is about to descend! Since they were in the tree fortress, they couldnt see the sky. So, when they heard Su Tes yell, they were shocked. How is that possible? Shouldn t it still take 30 minutes for the box to fall? Maybe the wind is blowing it down The wind would blow it away, not accelerate its descent. Whatever, lets charge out and see whats going on! Hearing about the imminent delivery of the supply box made the NPC professionals hiding in the tree fortress restless. Every box contained valuable items which they could use to greatly enhance their abilities. That was one of the main reasons why theyd come to this city filled with monsters. Hey, guys, lets charge out and see whats going on! exclaimed a half beast-man brandishing an axe, charging out of the tree fortress. Once they emerged, they noticed the wooden box descending at a much faster speed. Their faces automatically lit up with joy. Song Jian, who was still clinging onto the box, dared not move, for fear of interrupting the boxs opening progress and having to start over. As the box descended faster, the opening progress bar finally reached the last mark. Upon hearing a faint click sound, a translucent screen appeared before Song Jian, displaying a dozen items. Without even reading the descriptions, he instantly swept all the items from the screen into his inventory. Then, with a leap, he transformed into a cloud of black fog and drifted away. Boom! Only a dozen seconds after Song Jian left, the box plummeted from the sky. With a loud thud, it landed in a graveyard several tens of meters away from the group of NPC professionals. Upon landing, it instantly shattered into wooden scraps. Its landed! Its landed! The NPCs, forgetting they were in the midst of a spiritual monster hunt, charged to the place where the box had fallen. Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, let out a roar. Drawing back his branches and roots, he transformed into a seven or eight-meter tall treant. He charged towards the fallen box by taking long strides. Su Te was slow, but with every step, he covered four or five meters. The other NPC professionals were held back by the wave of spirits and could only watch Su Te rush towards the box. Hahaha, everything in the box is mine! Su Te laughed heartily. Soon, Su Te arrived at the place where the box had fallen. He swiftly reverted to human size, brushed away the wooden scraps, and started looking for items. What, nothing? How is that possible? Su Te had scattered the wooden scraps everywhere but could not find anything from the box. Su Te looked lifeless, as if hed been hit hard. He was ignoring the spirits that were gradually closing in. How can thiswhy is this possible Su Te seemed deeply affected. At that moment, a group of NPC professionals struggled to catch up to him. Hey, Su Te, any proof for profession change? Sophie shouted loudly. She remembered Su Te had said that he wouldnt take anything except the profession change certification. I bet there is none. If there was any, he would be jumping for joy by now. An NPC professional murmured. Phew! At least the trip wasnt wasted. Lets quickly share the items. Maybe we might have another chance to get a box! Dream on. Most of the boxes have flown to the edge of the city and into the mist. The remaining ones are in the area occupied by high-level monsters. And these boxes only exist for ten minutes after landing. Its a miracle if we can get even one. I hope there is a weapon for me. Hehe! Ive long wanted to switch my weapon! Seeing the group gather around him, Su Te, with a mournful face, shook his head and said, There was nothing in the box. It was empty. What, empty? How is that possible? I have never heard of cases of empty supply boxes! Su Te, did you take all the items? Thats not honorable of you Yeah, didnt you say that you wont take anything other than a profession change certification? When the group heard Su Te say the box was empty, they were initially stunned but then became furious. They all accused Su Te. Sophie also looked suspiciously at him. It was indeed an empty box! Banging his fist on the ground, Su Te created a large hole. Countless green cracks spread out from the hole in all directions, and Su Te himself began to expand uncontrollably. Hey, hey, calm down, Su Te. Okay, it was an empty box. Yes, I believe you. It was an empty box, right, everyone? Sophie gestured with her hand as if to stop Su Te, but her other hand was gripping the magic staff tightly behind her. She yelled this out and turned to look at the other NPCs. The other NPC professionals glanced at the mutated spirits swarming around them and the now shattered box with annoyance. But after looking at the most powerful Su Te, they nodded reluctantly, acknowledging Sophies statement. Chapter 432 - Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Golden Demonslaying Sword Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Golden Demonslaying Sword Damn it, an empty box, Ive participated in at least six supply box searches and Ive never encountered an empty box before An NPC profession cursed under his breath, venting all his anger on the surrounding mutated phantoms. Enough, are you planning to argue with that big guy? Its already at level 30, and supposedly almost at the threshold of first order combat power. Why is it so hell-bent on getting a job change certificate, if not for upgrading to first order combat power? Yeah, are you planning to fight it here? Just so you know, I definitely wont help you when the time comes. Su Te can morph into an Ancient War Tree, after all The NPC profession muttered as he rushed towards the exit of the cemetery. If he didnt leave now, they would be surrounded by the mutated phantoms again. This time, Su Te was probably not going to morph into a tree fortress to shield them from the elements. Alright, Su Te, I hope your job change is successful! Sophie looked at Su Te with mixed feelings, patted its arm, held the magic staff, and also rushed towards the cemetery exit. Damn it, why dont any of you believe me! Su Te felt extremely aggrieved, his chest feeling as though it was about to explode. Just then, a mutated phantom roared at him and pounced, only to run straight into the muzzle of his gun and be torn to pieces by Su Tes two hands. After venting his anger, Su Te, covered in wounds, cursed loudly and, like a bulldozer, broke a path and rushed towards the exit of the cemetery. The mutated phantoms, having lost their target, transformed back into white. Now aimless, they began to drift around. The entire cemetery seemed to be burning with tufts of white flames, creating an eerie scene. At this moment, Song Jian, morphed into Dark Cloud, was roaming above the cemetery. Seeing that all the NPCs had left, Song Jian immediately descended to the edge of the cemetery and began checking his inventory to see what he had obtained from the supply box. Wow, look at this, its a design drawing for an intelligent rocket-car! Does such a thing even exist? God, with this thing, who would dare to fight me! Song Jians gaze first landed on a booklet emitting golden light. The cover of the booklet read Intelligent Rocket-Car Design Drawing. However, judging by the thickness of the book, it would likely take a significant amount of effort to completely build this self-propelled car; Even if constructing this self-propelled car is challenging, Song Jian would spare no effort to make it; You need to be level eight in Engineering Craftsmanship Skill to learn it. Okay, Ill save it for later. Im only three levels away. Ill meet the learning requirements soon. Song Jian glanced at the conditions for learning from the design drawing, shrugged, and shifted his gaze to the other items. Ugh, clean water, compressed food, and first aid supplies. Its true that these are the most urgently needed supplies in an apocalypse, but theyre of no use to me! Song Jian pulled a face. The supply box was filled with food, water, and medicine, but these basic living supplies were no longer a concern for someone who owned an estate. Besides these supplies, the rest were weapons; two handguns, three MP5 submachine guns, and universal bullets for the handgun and submachine guns; Alright, I shouldnt have expected too much. With that design drawing, Ive already made a profit this time. Cant be too greedy; greed is the original sin! Although Song Jian was slightly dissatisfied, he comforted himself. Just as Song Jian was about to close the inventory, he was suddenly attracted by a golden glow. Upon a closer look, there was a long sword entirely made of dark gold in the last row of the inventory. Golden Demonslaying Sword (Gold), one-handed sword, equipment effect: Attack 87-96, Critical Hit +5, Knockback +3, Demon Slayer +1, Attack Speed +7, Gold Damage +35, Outstanding Strike Rate +10%; Special Effect 1: Master (Passive), the item absorbs the users essence blood for recognition, after master recognition the item cannot be destroyed, dropped or worn out; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), this item of equipment grows, initial level 1, the higher the level achieved by gaining battle experience, the stronger the item attributes, but the item level cannot exceed the user level; Wearing requirement: Level 1; Suit: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No Hiss, this is another piece of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword set! Song Jian was taken aback, but then he was covered with immense joy, and he couldnt wait to jump up and celebrate right then! You need to know that the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand is not only a growing weapon, but also part of the gold suit C Song Jian had always thought that the remaining parts of this suit would be armors or something similar; he never imagined that the other parts of the suit turned out to be long swords. Song Jian took the Golden Demonslaying Sword out of the inventory and held it in his hand. The sword was dark gold all over, extremely gorgeous. On the ridge of the sword, a golden line extended like a long dragon from the hilt to the tip, making it look like a kings sword! As Song Jian held the Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his heart seemed to sense its existence and started to tremble slightly. Patches of aura emerged from his heart and traveled along his meridians to his right hand; Soon, the Golden Demonslaying Sword also began to shudder slightly with the exact same frequency as the other sword; Looks like Im going to be fighting with dual swords from now on! Song Jian glanced at the dark gold long sword in his hand and thought to himself. After dripping a drop of blood onto the Golden Demonslaying Sword, an intense golden light burst out from the sword, shooting straight into the sky. But the light only appeared for an instance before disappearing, making Song Jian think that it may have been an illusion. After recognizing the master with blood, Song Jian felt a slight connection with the long sword in his hand. He could control it as easily as if it were an extension of his arm, just as flexible and natural as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly shot out from his heart. Even without Song Jians summoning, it hovered closely in mid-air. The Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand also began to shake violently, as though it was trying to break free from Song Jians control; Song Jian had a hunch and immediately opened his hand. Sure enough, the Golden Demonslaying Sword flew towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and the blades of the two long swords began to stick to each other, slowly starting their fusion process. Song Jian watched all this in amazement. To Song Jian, all this was simply too miraculous. If this were the real world, theres no way this could happen. In no time, the two long swords merged into one and turned into a long sword that fell towards Song Jian; Grasping the fused long sword, Song Jian felt as though he was holding two long swords at the same time. With a thought, the long sword in his hand turned into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, while the Golden Demonslaying Sword became a phantom shadow and attached itself to the side of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With another thought, the long sword immediately transformed back into the Golden Demonslaying Sword, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword became a phantom shadow on the Golden Demonslaying Sword. Looking at the long sword that could change at will, Song Jian couldnt help but burst out laughing. Chapter 433 - Chapter 433: Chapter 433: Master of Evil Spirits Chapter 433: Chapter 433: Master of Evil Spirits The mutant phantoms were like lanterns emitting white light, illuminating the graveyard as if it were daylight. As Song Jian was inspecting the attributes of his fused long sword, a special phantom slowly emerged from the center of the graveyard. Before ordinary phantoms encounter a living creature, they emit a milky white glow, within which was a semi-transparent human figure, faint but discernible. Upon closer inspection, one could even make out the features and body shape of this figure C the phantoms appearance in life. However, this special phantom radiated a bloody red glow like a burning flame. The figure within was a woman wearing a crown with a magnificent dress. This woman must have been beautiful when alive, but as a phantom, her face had twisted into an image of savagery and bloodlust. Upon the appearance of this unique phantom, the ordinary mutant phantoms seemed terrified, hastily drifting away. As soon as this special phantom appeared, it furiously hunted down ordinary mutant phantoms, tearing each one into pieces and devouring them. With each phantom she tore apart, a chilling scream would resonate around her, as if she was entrapping their souls. Each phantom she absorbed made her grow larger and her savage aura stronger. By the time Song Jian noticed her, she had already devoured over a dozen mutant phantoms and grown over two meters tall. From a distance, she seemed like a massive moving torch chasing little white lanterns. Master of Evil Spirits? A level thirty Elite Boss? Song Jian squinted and analyzed the attributes of this enormous creature. As it turned out, this suddenly appearing Master of Evil Spirits was the Boss of the cemetery. It seems to gain strength by absorbing ordinary mutant phantoms. If its allowed to consume all the phantoms in the graveyard, wont it easily break the Elite level limitation and evolve into a Lord ranked monster? No current player could defeat a Lord-level monster of level thirty Song Jian pondered, unsure if, having gained the Golden Demonslaying Sword and significantly increased his strength, he could handle a level thirty Elite Boss. When she had grown almost three meters, she abruptly stopped chasing and devouring phantoms, appearing satiated and lackadaisical, losing interest in the mutant phantoms around her. Even when an ordinary mutant phantom accidentally touched her, she simply scared it away, without tearing it apart. It seems that theres a limit to how many mutant phantoms she can absorb in a day. Any more, and she could be harmed instead of strengthened. Like a king surveying his territory, the satiated Master of Evil Spirits began to patrol around the cemetery. Ordinary mutant phantoms hurriedly kept their distance. Some even dared to stand afar and roar angrily at her, but she seemed to pay no heed to these provocations. It seemed that Song Jian was directly in the path of her patrol. As the Master of Evil Spirits drifted slowly toward him, he couldnt help but grip his long sword tighter. This graveyard is quite conducive to leveling up. She cant be allowed to keep absorbing. If shes allowed to truly grow, Im afraid no one in the city could suppress her! Song Jian held his sword, itching for action. Just as she was about ten meters away, the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to sense something and turned her head toward Song Jian, who was standing at the edge of the graveyard. Her blood-red eyes were filled with greed. With a shriek, the Master of Evil Spirits suddenly increased her speed. A chilling wind stirred around her, and the heartbreaking screams of countless spirits grew louder as she approached Song Jian. Song Jian stomped his right foot, and a tusk-shaped energy cluster roared toward the Master of Evil Spirits; Earth Teeth Assault! Facing the attacking Master of Evil Spirits, Song Jian showed no fear. He cast his skill first to test her strength. The tusk-shaped energy cluster collided with the Master of Evil Spirits, creating countless sparks, yet her body only trembled slightly before continuing to move toward Song Jian. The Level 2 Earth Teeth Assault only dealt about thirty points of damage to the Master of Evil Spirits. Considering she had over five thousand Vitality Points, this attack was as insignificant as a tickle. She seems to be an ethereal entity, but her defense is formidable. The attack of Earth Teeth Assault has been reduced by at least half! A wave of realization crashed over Song Jian, as he understood the strength of the Master of Evil Spirits. Light Strike! Song Jian swung his sword, casting his most damaging skill at the Master of Evil Spirits who was only three to four meters away. A dazzling sword Qi shot towards the Master of Evil Spirits; She let out a surprised shriek, as if extremely frightened of the holy power of the strike. Her hands frantically moved in front of her chest, conjuring a furious wind around her. Icy mists began to condense, forming a gigantic half-arc shield in front of her. Wall of Shadows! The sound made by the Master of Evil Spirits was like a claw scratching on a glass. Boom! The golden Sword Qi struck the half-arc shield, causing a violent explosion. The shield shattered instantly, and the golden Sword Qi was countered and disappeared. A sense of relief flashed across the face of the Master of Evil Spirits. However, just as she pulled back her arms, a golden Sword Qi as thick as an arm fiercely slashed through her body. -980 A damage figure close to a thousand floated above the head of the Master of Evil Spirits, causing her to freeze mid-air and let out a heart-wrenching scream. This is secondary damage? Song Jian was somewhat surprised, but his sword quickly transmitted an intel. After fusing with the Golden Demonslaying Sword, every attack of Song Jian could cause secondary damage. Even a regular strike was equivalent to the attack of two swords; For Song Jian, this almost doubled his damage dealt. Regardless of the skill used, it would cause secondary skill damage to the target, and the second attack was more subtle than the first. This was why the Master of Evil Spirits was caught off guard and hit by the second wave. This is incredibly powerful! Song Jians confidence increased, he brandished his sword and lunged at the Master of Evil Spirits. Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: Chapter 434: Soul-shattering Sting Chapter 434: Chapter 434: Soul-shattering Sting Boom! A surge of black flame rose from the surface of Song Jians body. With the appearance of the flame, it seemed like someone was softly chanting an unknown language around him, compelling people to completely relax, not wanting to think or do anything, then continuously sink deeper The black flame converged into a black armor appearing on the surface of Song Jians body. This armor had no weight, but its properties were far stronger than typical equipment. At this moment, the Master of Evil Spirits stood three meters away from Song Jian, its hands swinging incessantly. Each swing drew forth a grey current that, like a sharp blade, flew towards Song Jian. Song Jian attempted to strike a current with his longsword. The moment the sword collided with the current, his entire body trembled. The impact of the current was just like a full-force strike from him. For Song Jian, he wouldnt be able to withstand it after a few times. When the second current rushed towards him, Song Jian could only dodge to the side. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The attack speed of the Master of Evil Spirits was getting faster with the passage of time. The currents it released were like artillery shells, shattering surrounding rocks into pieces and causing utter chaos. I cant let it continue attacking like this!, Song Jian thought darkly. Grinding his teeth, he displays the Sword Shadow Step, his body forms into a shadow and charges towards the Master of Evil Spirits. Broken Wing Dance! Boom, boom, boom- A series of damage numbers floated above the head of the Master of Evil Spirits. Each attack caused it twice the damage. When the skill, Broken Wing Dance, ended, the Vitality Points of the Master of Evil Spirits decreased by nearly a thousand. But the third move of the Broken Wing Dance, the airborne state, did not come out. It only made the Master of Evil Spirits move back a little. The airborne state is affected by the strengths of both sides, and also has a significant relation to the targets size. Although the Master of Evil Spirits was a Soul Body, its size was already close to three meters. The airborne state effect of the Broken Wing Dance was too poor. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian raised his longsword high, slashing it vigorously forward. Two transparent longswords condensed above his head, one normal size and the other half as small, looking like a small version of the Spirit Sword. The Master of Evil Spirits is a Soul Body, its resistance to spiritual damage should be low!, Song Jian thought to himself. Bang, bang! The two Spirit Swords nearly simultaneously stabbed into the Master of Evil Spirits. The giant body of the boss trembled violently, cracks appearing on its surface like a damaged glass cup. Even the red light on the surface of its body also trembled violently as if it were to extinguish at any moment. But this situation only lasted for less than a second, and the Master of Evil Spirits then quickly recovered. Ah! With a mad roar, the Master of Evil Spirits became even more ferocious. The Spiritual Sword Control Technique seemed to have enraged it, gusts of yin wind kept blowing up around it, causing Song Jian to lose his balance and retreat backwards. Gulu, gulu- Giant rocks over one person tall were whipped up by the strong wind and scattered all over the place. The Master of Evil Spirits directly grabbed a rock with a diameter of more than 5 meters and smashed it towards Song Jian. Seeing the massive rock like a small mountain smashing down and himself being completely engulfed in the shadow of the rock, Song Jian was scared and immediately dodged aside. Boom! The rock smashed heavily onto where Song Jian had just been standing, shattering like a bomb. Numerous fragments flew towards Song Jian like a rainstorm. This time, Song Jian could no longer dodge, he could only cover his head with his hands, and crawl on the ground, the power of these debris was not weak, damage points of fifty or sixty floated above Song Jians head. Once the debris finished spraying, Song Jians vitality points had lost over three hundred points; After unleashing this move, the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to have expended a lot, standing still at the original place. A trace of fatigue began to show on his twisted face. Song Jians eyes lit up, and he directly activated the Immortal Sword Body; A dazzling golden light burst forth from his body, and eight long sword phantoms slowly circled around his body. Song Jian felt a powerful force surging within him; Sweeping Sword Style! Sword Silk! Broken Wing Dance! For a moment, Song Jian went all out, displaying all his sword techniques, and a series of damage numbers floated above the BOSSS head. Each move was able to inflict double damage, as if there were two Song Jians full force attacking it. The Master of Evil Spirits vitality points rapidly decreased and half an hour later, the vitality points of the Master of Evil Spirits dropped to below 30%. The Master of Evil Spirits, who was already enraged, his pair of blood-red eyes emitted a malicious glow, staring at Song Jian unblinkingly. I curse you, I curse you, I curse you The Master of Evil Spirits gnashed his teeth, throwing the most vicious curses, its body also began to slowly shrink, after a short while, it transformed into the size of a normal human; Meanwhile, the original bloody red glow around it turned into a deep black color as if ink was splashed on it, with the curses one after another. Soul-shattering Sting! The Master of Evil Spirits suddenly let out a sharp roar, the black lights all over his body all concentrated on one point between his eyebrows, looking like a third black eye had grown on him. An instant later, Song Jians body was covered with goosebumps, feeling as if he was naked standing in the cold Siberian snowstorm, the threat of death, like a giant beast, was already opening its mouth to pounce on him; Im going to die! A lightning bolt seemed to flash through Song Jians mind, he cried out unconsciously and instinctively posed the Sacred Parry stance; A dark black light as dense as ink shot out from the Master of Evil Spirits eyebrows, forming a cone in mid-air, shooting towards Song Jian; After releasing this attack, the Master of Evil Spirits let out a scream, its body collapsed on the ground, panting heavily, obviously, this move was its last resort, and it absolutely would not use it under normal circumstances. The ink-like arrow shot towards Song Jian, he only felt a numbness in his arms, almost couldnt hold his long sword, his body involuntarily retreated several steps backwards, stumbled against a stone stele, and finally came to a stop. Thump- Song Jian felt a sharp pain at his back, as if his chest was severely shocked, his throat was itchy, and he couldnt help but coughed out a mouthful of blood, only then he felt slightly better. The right arm holding the long sword was involuntarily twitching slightly, Song Jian felt he couldnt even muster the strength to lift his little finger. On the dark red long sword, a streak of black fluid, like a small snake, twisted its way into the sword blade, only to be blocked by a flame. At the same time, streaks of golden light shot out from the long sword into the black snake. Each time it was stabbed, the black liquid snake would thrash its body violently and let out a piercing shriek. Several dozen seconds later, when Song Jians right arm regained sensation, the black liquid snake on the sword blade also gradually turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared. Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard The black liquid snake attached to the long sword was actually a part of the previously mentioned black spike, and was entirely brought into existence by a malicious curse. Once contaminated, one would suffer from endless torment of the curse, eventually leading to a tragic death with no spiritual release. If Song Jian had not acquired the Golden Demonslaying Sword, trying to dispel the curse using solely the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword would have been impossible. The consequence could have been substantial damage to the Ape Sword, requiring a long time for restoration. The Golden Demonslaying Sword possesses properties to destroy evil which counteracts such attacks. Coupled with Song Jians execution of the technique of the Sacred Parry, the majority of the curse was deflected. This made the curse easily dispelled. At that very moment, Song Jian heard a piercing scream of fear coming from the bosss location. He turned to see that the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to have fallen into a large vat of black ink. The inky substance covered its entire body like a huge net. Black streaks like tentacles climbed towards its head. No, no, why is this happening, why is the curse rebounding! The Master of Evil Spirits, terrified, tried to swipe off the black liquid from his body but to no avail, only making the black area larger. Very soon, its whole body was covered in black. The original 30% of the Master of Evil Spirits Vitality points reduced to 5% after being affected by the rebound of Soul-breaking Sting. Following the spread of the curse over its entire body, damages in hundreds floated over its head. It was on its last legs and lost all energy to resist. I wonder if I can enchant him to be my slave now! Looking at the Master of Evil Spirits hanging by a thread, a glint appeared in Song Jians eyes. He struggled to stand, summoned the Book of the Abyss, and turned to the chapter of the Abyss Temptation to begin casting the spell. Strange syllables came out from Song Jians mouth, creating an unsettling feeling in the Master of Evil Spirits C as if a thousand insects were crawling into his brain through its ears. Song Jians voice grew louder and louder, eventually sounding divine. Every syllable made the Master of Evil Spirits tremble. Its mind went blank, and he felt torn apart. This, coupled with the eruptive curse of Soul-breaking Sting, made the Master of Evil Spirits long to die at once. Song Jian repeatedly chanted the words of Abyss Temptation. The more he read, the more pressure he felt. Every syllable drained a massive amount of Spirit Points. The rapid consumption of his Spirit Points rendered him powerless to continue. Chanting the enchantment was abruptly interrupted. Song Jian collapsed with weakened knees, dropped the Book of the Abyss, and was covered in sweat, looking as if he had just been dragged out of a pool. His face was pale, and his head felt like it was being stirred by a red-hot iron needle. The next moment after Song Jian stopped casting the spell, the Master of Evil Spirits head exploded with a pop, and its entire bodys curse fluid transformed into a fiery flame that burned intensely. Within moments, it was reduced to a pile of ashes. A golden light burst out from Song Jian, forming a dragon shape and disappeared into the sky after a sharp dragon chant. Song Jian finally broke through to level 21. If it wasnt for comprehending the Abyss Temptation skill, Song Jian would have reached level 21 a while ago. Using his newly gained skill point on the Spiritual Sword Control Technique and since it was already at a 100% proficiency level, it instantly upgraded to level 2. The skills damage increased from 150 points to 180 points, with no other changes. Song Jian did not want to waste skill points, thus he took the opportunity to upgrade skills already at maximum proficiency. The Master of Evil Spirits dropped a silver quality shoulder guard of level 25. Song Jian had yet to fill the shoulder armor slot in his equipment slot and now he finally got one. The loot was quite satisfactory. Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard (Silver), Equipment Level: 30, Equipment Effects: Strength +3, Agility +2, Constitution +2, Defense +35, Spell resistance +23, Full property resistance +10%, Vitality recovery speed +15%, Special effect 1: Ghost Step (passive), 15% increase in movement speed; Special effect 2: Evil Spirit Protection (passive), when under attack, there is a certain chance to trigger this effect, reducing the damage of that attack by 40%. This effect can occur once every 10 minutes; Equipment requirement: level 25. Can it be taken out of the game: No. The equipment attribute was good, and it was a level 30 silver shoulder guard. Unfortunately, it required a level 25 to equip, and Song Jian had only just reached level 21. He was still quite far from being able to wear it, so he could only drool over it. Placing the shoulder guard into the bag slot and collected the remaining boss drop materials, Song Jian glanced at the graveyard and began to head towards Manor Castle. Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian began to inspect todays loot- the design of the intelligent rocket self-propelled car and Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard. They were not immediately usable and were stored in Manor Castle for now. In addition, he had a bunch of supplies and weapons obtained from supply boxes in his package slot, Song Jian directly threw them into the grocery store in his territory. The most significant gain this time was acquiring the Golden Demonslaying Sword. Song Jians attack power almost doubled, every move was equivalent to being attacked by two swords at once, which was simply too overpowered. Furthermore, this belonged to a set, and there were obviously three other long swords waiting for Song Jian to fuse. Who knew how the properties of the long sword would turn out after collecting all five swords for fusion. But just thinking about it made Song Jian extremely excited. At this moment, Song Jian received a delightful system message. System: your friend, Wang Qi, has sent you a new message. Startled, Song Jian then remembered the equipment that was previously dropped during their team mission. Looks like all the equipment has been sold, I wonder how much money Ill get! Song Jian was quite looking forward to it. Good quality equipment that could be used were internalized by their team, the items sold were mostly equipment that conflicted with their job classes. Upon opening the email, Song Jian did not expect nearly ninety thousand Doomsday Coins in the attachments. Considering the loot was split among five people, Song Jian was satisfied with the amount he received. Ill take a short break, and then set up leveling in the cemetery. Song Jian thought to himself. That was a leveling treasure trove. For Song Jian right now, who had jumped nine levels, he could gain a significant amount of overleveled experience. Most importantly, the damage of the Mutant Ghost, as far as Song Jian was concerned, was entirely bearable. Furthermore, he stored the Advanced Healing Potion as a trump card. He can definitely farm in there all night long. Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Chapter 436: Monk Chapter 436: Chapter 436: Monk Nightfall descended, and Song Jian, who had slept all day, was spirited and full. After a meal, he checked his supplies and headed toward the cemetery he had visited the day before. The cemetery still bore the signs of yesterdays battle, with many tombs shattered. Song Jian could see bones overturned, glowing with a phosphorescent green light under the cover of night. Sword in hand, he cautiously made his way deeper into the cemetery. As he passed each tomb, he prepared for the possibility of spectral ghosts lunging at him. He walked more than ten meters without encountering any spectral ghosts. A furrow settled on Song Jians brow, Whats going on? Could it be that after yesterdays battle the spectral ghosts got scared and dare not come out? Thats impossible! Just then, he suddenly felt a tremor beneath his feet. A skeletal hand emerged from the dirt and clutched Song Jians ankle. The night was still. Surrounded by the silence of the cemetery, anyone else might have been so scared their soul would fly off in terror, but Song Jian kicked forward and freed himself from the skeletal hands grasp, stepping back two paces and preparing for anything. Song Jians strength was now at thirty-seven points, on par with the previous level thirty boss, the Master of Evil Spirits. There was no way the hand, possessing only the strength of an average adult, could hold him down. Splash! A white skeletal monster emerged from the ground where the hand had surfaced, with green ghost-fires burning fiercely in its hollow eye sockets. Crack, crack, crack, crack! This was a standard level thirty skeletal monster, and it tottered toward Song Jian. He heaved his sword and struck at it. It took just over a minute to reduce his adversary into a pile of bone dust. Glancing at the skeletal monster at his feet that hadnt dropped any loot, Song Jian couldnt help thinking, This must be the weakest ordinary monster at level thirty. To Song Jian, this skill-less skeletal monster was just a beefy, high-defense meatbag, or perhaps an Experience Points gift box. His Experience Points had gone up a bit, and he was pleased with the increase. Even if it didnt drop a single piece of loot, the battle experience awarded by a level thirty monster was unmatched anywhere else. Song Jian began stepping over each tomb, trying to draw out more skeletal monsters. After battling in the cemetery for over four hours, Song Jians level rose from level 21 with 1% progress to level 21 with 73% progress. If he fought until dawn, he could certainly level up again. Levelling up in one night was an achievement enjoyed only by players under level ten. Players over level ten who grind monsters the same level as themselves need at least three to four days to level up. It would take at least twenty days, or even a month, grinding same-level monsters to level up past level twenty. Despite this, Song Jians strategy of leveling up by fighting monsters nine levels higher allowed him to level from 21 to 22 in a single night. His progress would surely turn many players green with envy. As the night deepened, white spectral ghosts began to drift out of the tombs. Spectral ghosts were standard level thirty monsters too, but they were clearly much more formidable than the previous skeletal monsters. The Void characteristic itself reduced the damage Song Jian could inflict on them by a third. In addition, the spectral ghosts could use a move called Soul Spikes. Although the move wasnt up to par compared to the Master of Evil Spirits Soul-shattering Sting and had no curse effect, the move would induce shock and fear if it hit. Even though Song Jians Thick Skin talent could perfectly counteract this shock effect, each triggering of the skill still came with a brief reactivity window of less than a second. If tens of spectral ghosts were to relentlessly fling Soul Spikes at him, in theory, they could keep Song Jian trapped until his death. However, spectral ghosts werent that smart. As soon as Song Jian entered their range, they would pounce at him like a Shi Lezhi, with reckless abandon. The Experience Points awarded from killing spectral ghosts was one-third more than those from killing skeletal monsters, and they dropped loot. Although they were tougher to defeat, Song Jian still preferred hunting spectral ghosts. As long as he paid attention during the fight and didnt stay in one place for too long or get surrounded by spectral ghosts, Song Jian found leveling up here quite easy. After another hour, Song Jians level went up to 21 with 97% progress. In less than half an hour, he would reach level 22. At that moment, Song Jian realized that the number of spectral ghosts in front seemed to be decreasing. And they didnt disappear because he had hunted them. They just vanished inexplicably. He wondered, Whats happening? Could it be that another Master of Evil Spirits has shown up? Song Jian suddenly became alert and cautiously surveyed his surroundings. In no time, he noticed several spectral ghosts, apparently drawn by something, that were slowly gathering toward him, only to suddenly turn around and float towards a small forest beyond the cemetery. Intrigued, Song Jian quietly followed. The spectral ghosts were slow drifters. Song Jian just needed to avoid getting too close to the other spectral ghosts, so they wouldnt notice and become agitated, attacking him. The spectral ghosts effortlessly passed through the cemetery fence, disappearing into a nearby small forest. Looking at the pitch-black forest, Song Jian furrowed his brows. He felt as if the forest was concealing something, perhaps a monster too powerful for him to handle. After all, this was a region of level thirty monsters. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to venture inside and see what was hidden. Morphing into Dark Cloud! Song Jian transformed into a black cloud and slowly floated up, moving towards the little forest. Very quickly, he noticed the spectral ghosts that had entered the forest earlier. They were continuously passing through the large trees, going straight towards the heart of the forest, as if something there was strongly enticing them. Song Jian followed these spectral ghosts, quickly arriving at an open space in the center of the forest. A bald monk, around twenty years old with three scars on top of his head, was sitting cross-legged on a tree stump. He emanated a faint golden glow and incessantly recited sutras, sounding like he was chanting a melody. Around the monk were between thirty and forty spectral ghosts. They stood quietly, seemingly listening intently to the recitation of the sutras. The golden glow radiating from the monks body transformed into tiny sparks and constantly drifted into the bodies of the spectral ghosts. Each time they absorbed some of the sparks, they seemed to respond with satisfaction, and their hazy faces started to become clearer. Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: Chapter 437: The Hippogriff Beast Chapter 437: Chapter 437: The Hippogriff Beast Is that a player? Song Jian looked at the monk with a surprised expression on his face. Zhang Hong, level 19, occupation: Martial Monk, vitality points: 800/800 This player didnt hide his name and attributes, which were boldly displayed above his head. As Zhang Hong intoned scriptures, each mutated ghost, covered in golden light, eventually awakened its self-awareness. With tears streaming down their faces, they bowed gratefully to Zhang Hong before gradually disappearing. As each mutated ghost was reincarnated, sweat began to bead on Zhang Hongs forehead. The strains of chanting took their toll, his voice growing lower and lower. Half an hour later, the surrounding mutated ghosts were all reincarnated and vanished, with no new ghosts arriving. Zhang Hong sighed softly, then took out a bottle of mineral water and a compressed ration from his bag and started to eat. After eating, Zhang Hong brushed the crumbs off himself and called out in the direction of Song Jian: Dear donor, youve been watching for so long, why not come down and chat? Song Jian was taken aback. He was currently in a state of black mist, how did he get detected? However, there were countless scouting skills in the game. For a martial monk capable of reincarnating level 30 ghosts, it was possible that he had some special scouting skill. Song Jian floated down slowly. After cancelling his black mist state and returning to human form, he made a gesture of salute to Zhang Hong, smiling: Im sorry, I came to grind levels in the graveyard up ahead. I noticed some unusual activity from several mutated ghosts, so I followed them here. It was not intentional, my apologies! Zhang Hong slowly stood up, shaking his head with a smile: Amitabha, you are too polite. As I chant the scriptures and promote the Dharma, naturally the more listeners the better! Song Jian looked puzzled. He had a gut feeling that the man before him was acting quite oddly. It seemed as if he was a monk in the real world too. He couldnt help but probe: Are you a monk in the real world too? Zhang Hong pressed his palms together and bowed to Song Jian: Im a monk at Qingquan Temple in the real world, my dharma name is Hongyi. Qingquan Temple is a temple on Wangyue Mountain in the outskirts of Coastal City. There is a tens-of-meters-tall seated Buddha statue there, said to be constructed during the Southern Song Dynasty. It is considered a local attraction, and Song Jian had visited it with friends before. Song Jian knew that there were only two or three real monks in Qingquan Temple. The majority of the staff were local villagers who also ran small businesses selling incense and souvenirs. It was said that the real monks in Qingquan Temple seldom showed themselves. He never thought hed meet one in a game. Are you leveling up here too? Song Jian asked curiously. To level up, this humble monk not only needs battle experience, but also merits. Helping these lost souls can earn merits, but their levels are too high. I can only help a few at a time Zhang Hong said with a furrowed brow. The occupation of martial monk needs merits to level up? How peculiar is that! Song Jian thought to himself. After some casual conversation and adding each other as friends, Song Jian turned to return to the graveyard. Watching Song Jian dissapear, the smile on Zhang Hongs face faded and he stared expressionless towards denser part of the forest. Rustle- Several semi-transparent souls emerged from the surrounding trees, surrounding Zhang Hong. These souls emitted a faint golden glow, their bodies robust and possessing meter-long wooden sticks in their hands. One of the souls drifted over and whispered something in Zhang Hongs ear. Zhang Hong slowly shook his head: This man is capable of hunting in an area with level 30 monsters. He is probably one of the top three players on the level honor board. Attacking him rashly, the odds of success are low, and it may just alert him to our presence That soul whispered a few more sentences, making Zhang Hong smile and nod: Indeed, he is indeed the ideal candidate for the Dharma Protector Vajra. Hehe, we can observe slowly, there is no need to rush. He will likely be leveling up in this graveyard in the coming days, we still have a lot of time Song Jian was on his way back to the graveyard, he looked serious. All the way back, he held his sword tightly in his hand. The monk gave him a feeling of extreme peace, and if he hadnt felt that something was spying on him, Song Jian would not have suspected him. From the looks of it, that monk was affecting me somehow all this while, trying to get me to like him. There is no harm in this influence, hence my innate ability couldnt detect it Song Jian thought to himself. This man is too dangerous. Even though his level is lower than mine, I dont know why I feel a sort of apprehension towards him! Song Jian shook his head, looking back at the forest. He suddenly felt a sense of urgency. Just as Song Jian was about to continue leveling up in the graveyard, he suddenly felt something rapidly falling from above. The whipping wind made him look up, and what he saw made him jump. There was an enormous shadow overhead, like a giant bird, swooping down rapidly. Crash! Like a falling meteor, this monstrous bird landed in the graveyard. The aura that it emitted made Song Jian shiver. This creature had a head that resembled an owl, but its body and limbs were like those of a lion. It had a pair of large wings on its back and a tail that looked like a snake. As soon as this creature, which seemed to belong to a mythical story, appeared, Song Jian immediately hid behind a tombstone, cautiously peeking out. Hippogriff, elite boss, level 30, first-order combat power, vitality: 8000/8000, characteristics:??, skills:?? An elite boss with first-order combat power? Song Jian jumped with surprise. This was his first encounter with a first-order monster. As soon as the Hippogriff landed in the graveyard, it started gobbling up the mutated ghosts like a baby chick pecking at grains. The level 30 mutated ghosts stood no chance against the Hippogriff, they were like insects being swallowed one by one. Song Jian dared not make a sound. If it was just a level 30 elite, he might have taken a risk. However, he knew that once a monster possessed first-order combat power, even if it was the same level, the power it had would be drastic. He was no match for this Hippogriff. Im definitely not its match. Looks like I cant level up to level 22 today. Song Jian regretfully glanced at his experience bar, which was already at 97%, and slowly began to retreat. Just then, Zhang Hong appeared at the edge of the forest. He was also attracted by the commotion made by the monster. Upon seeing the Hippogriff, which was taller than three meters, a look of joy appeared on Zhang Hongs face. Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: Chapter 438: Flash Thunder Strike Chapter 438: Chapter 438: Flash Thunder Strike A battle beast, this is a perfect battle beast! My luck is just too good, haha! Zhang Hongs face showed a crazy expression, completely different from his previous peaceful demeanor. The Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast, once it reaches adulthood, it can rival the existence of a Giant Dragon. As long as I sign a contract with it Zhang Hong muttered to himself, as his body emitted a dazzling golden light, like he was wearing a golden armor. Come on, Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast, let me, Master Hongyi, become your master, and you will become the first battle beast under the future Buddha Hongyi! Zhang Hongs eyes were filled with fanaticism as he charged towards the Lion Hawk Beast. Bang! The Six-Ring Tin Staff, glowing with a golden light, fiercely struck the Lion Hawk Beasts body, causing a large bruise. The Lion Hawk Beast cried out in pain, unable to stop itself from letting out a sharp howl. Seeing the damage numbers floating above the Lion Hawk Beasts head, Zhang Hong laughed out loud: Great, I can break its defense! Youre mine now, this Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast definitely belongs to me! Hiss- The tail behind the Lion Hawk Beast suddenly lifted up, and a triangular snake head hissed angrily and bit towards Zhang Hong. Bang! Like a black lightning bolt, the snake-like long tail of the Lion Hawk Beast fiercely bit towards Zhang Hong, but it was blocked by a thick layer of golden light around his body. Although the snake tails attack was blocked, its power still seeped through. Zhang Hong, who was only an 18th level player, was like a tiny bug to the Lion Hawk Beast, which had a first-order combat power. It was an absolute crushing situation. The attack sent Zhang Hong flying like a cannonball. He crashed through two stone tablets before coming to a stop, blocked by a large tree. Zhang Hong held his Six-Ring Tin Staff tightly, wearing the dazzling golden armor, as he struggled to stand up. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood. With his current strength, even fighting with a level 30 ordinary monster was strenuous. If it werent for his natural suppression of soul bodies, he wouldnt even be in this place. Not to mention an elite BOSS with first-order combat power like the Lion Hawk Beast, even an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS would send Zhang Hong running. This Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast was just too rare which made Zhang Hong couldnt resist taking a risk. Esteemed friend, I wonder if you could help this poor monk hold off the monster. In doing so, you will not only gain my friendship but also a handsome reward afterwards! Zhang Hong looked at Song Jian with a smile on his face. Although Zhang Hong seemed a bit embarrassed at the moment, his golden aura was as peaceful and kind as Buddha while speaking to Song Jian, making it hard for anyone to refuse his request. Song Jian, his eyes filled with confusion, was about to agree when a cool stream suddenly flowed through his mind, instantly sobering him up. As he looked at Zhang Hong with a sharp gaze, a sense of danger emerged. Before, Zhang Hong had only used some methods to make Song Jian have a favorable impression of him, which did not have any adverse effects on Song Jian. As a result, Song Jians natural talent didnt trigger. However, now, Zhang Hong had obviously used a skill similar to Charm Magic. This naturally touched the forbidden area of Song Jians natural talent, activating it and eliminating Zhang Hongs influence. Buzz- Zhang Hongs face suddenly turned pale, and he staggered back a couple of steps. It was a skill backlash! Zhang Hong looked at Song Jian in surprise, unable to believe that his skill had failed! Damn it, I was too reckless! What should I do now? Zhang Hong panicked and quickly spoke to Song Jian: Im sorry, esteemed friend, it was just that this poor monk was a bit too anxious earlier, and I lost my composure. Please forgive me, Im willing to pay you 10,000 Doomsday Coins as compensation! At this moment, a system notification suddenly appeared before Song Jian: System: Player Zhang Hong has sent you a trade request. He will trade 10,000 Doomsday Coins to you. Do you accept the request? Song Jian sneered in his heart, but on his face, he pretended to be hesitant, wanting to take advantage of the situation and directly chose to accept. Soon, 10,000 Doomsday Coins entered Song Jians inventory. 10,000 Doomsday Coins, even players at this stage, could consider this a small fortune. Song Jian showed a relieved smile on his face, nodding at Zhang Hong to signify that their past quarrel was erased. Zhang Hong was overjoyed and hurriedly said: Esteemed friend, please lend me a hand and help me subdue this monster. I will definitely reward you greatly! As he spoke, Zhang Hong summoned several semi-transparent soul bodies and directed them towards the Lion Hawk Beast. These soul bodies were battle spirits that Zhang Hong had secretly converted while liberating mutated souls. Each battle spirit required a hundred mutated soul bodies to successfully convert. Once converted, these soul bodies would treat Zhang Hong as their master, obeying him without question, even if he ordered them to die without a moments hesitation. The battle spirits fought with the Lion Hawk Beast wielding their long staffs. However, it was clear that they were no match for the Lion Hawk Beast. For now, Zhang Hong was only using them as cannon fodder to buy some time. Sir, have you reconsidered? As a monk, I do not lie, and I will not deceive you. As long as you help me catch this monster, I will definitely give you a great gift! Zhang Hong said with an anxious expression on his face, as he could feel that he was losing contact with his painstakingly converted battle spirits one after another. In reality, for the Lion Hawk Beast, which fed on soul bodies, these few battle spirits were nothing more than slightly stronger ants when compared to the ordinary mutated souls around them. The Lion Hawk Beast could still eat them up one by one, and they even tasted much better than regular mutated souls. Youre only level 18. What good things can you have? If you want me to help you, you have to give me the items for the trade first, then Ill help you! Song Jian disdainfully looked Zhang Hong up and down while revealing his level. Seeing that Song Jian was already level 21, Zhang Hong immediately felt surprised. At this point, he had also realized Song Jians identity C the first person on the level honor rankings! Soon, Zhang Hongs face was full of smiles again as he said to Song Jian: So its Sir Song. Seeing that youre holding a sword, you must be a swordsman class. I happen to have a suitable sword technique for you! With that, Zhang Hong took out a golden scroll and unfolded it to show its attributes to Song Jian. Skill Scroll: Flash Thunder Strike; Usage effect: Learn Sword Technique C Flash Thunder Strike; Usage requirements: Weapon type C Sword; Flash Thunder Strike (Active), skill effect: Borrow the power of thunder to deal three instantaneous damage to the target. The first damage is 150% of physical attack, the second damage is 110% of physical attack, and the third damage is 70% of physical attack. The three damages are thunder attribute damages, with a very small probability of making the target stunned for 1 second; cooldown time: 10 seconds; skill consumption: 30 points of Sword Qi. A gold-quality sword technique, and its pretty powerful! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he was instantly tempted. Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: Chapter 439: Besieged Chapter 439: Chapter 439: Besieged First, give me this sword skill. Once I learn it and become stronger, itll benefit you too! Song Jians eyes shone brightly as he shouted. This Zhang Hong hesitated. We can sign a contract and have the system certify it! Song Jian yelled. It was obviously impossible for Zhang Hong to just hand over the sword skill, but Song Jian didnt trust Zhang Hong either. Just because he was a monk didnt mean he couldnt break his word. With the systems certification and a signed contract, both of their interests would be guaranteed. Zhang Hong hesitated for a moment before eventually gritting his teeth, nodding his head, and turning a little pale. This was a golden-quality sword skill, which could be sold for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. It was impossible not to feel heartache giving it away so easily. Zhang Hong hadnt cultivated to the realm of detachment from material possessions. After signing the contract, Zhang Hong handed the sword skill to Song Jian and said urgently, My Battle Spirits cant hold on any longer. Youre responsible for holding back this monster. Its best if you can reduce its Vitality Points to less than a third! For the best chance to turn a monster into a pet, its ideal to reduce its Vitality to less than a third. This way, the success rate will be higher. Song Jian nodded, directly learned the Flash Thunder Strike, and waved his longsword as he charged towards the lion-eagle beast. Flash Thunder Strike was similar to Sweeping Sword Style, but it was a continuous attack with one move following another, causing three instances of damage in an instant. When used with the Golden Demonslaying Sword, the Flash Thunder Strike dealt damage equal to six instances in an instant, causing the damage to explode! Song Jian arrived next to the lion-eagle beast. Zhang Hongs Battle Spirits had already been completely devoured by the lion-eagle beast. The well-fed lion-eagle beast seemed quite pleased, raising its head and letting out a cheerful cry. It even burped and looked at the surrounding mutant ghosts without the previous excitement, appearing somewhat lazy and uninterested in eating. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian waved his long sword and slashed it on the lion-eagle beast. A series of damages floated above its head, causing the beast to lose more than a thousand Vitality Points. The lion-eagle beast was enraged and flapped its wings violently. Even Song Jian struggled to stand, as if he was a bug struck by a powerful gust of wind. The lion-eagle beast turned its colossal body to stare at Song Jian. With a flap of its wings, its massive body came charging at him like a small mountain. Song Jian climbed up from the ground, spat out some sand, and looked up. The lion-eagle beast instantly reached Song Jian, and its two front claws fiercely stomped towards him. Boom! The ground shook violently as if an earthquake had struck. The lion-eagle beasts footprints were two deep pits, and a crater over three meters in diameter appeared around it. If this strike had hit Song Jian, he would have nearly been killed. At this point, Song Jian didnt dare to resist head-on and could only desperately run away. The lion-eagle beast chased him like a madman, continually attacking him. With the lion-eagles first-tier Combat Power, even a casual hit was more than Song Jian could handle. Are you just going to watch?! Song Jian couldnt help but yell at Zhang Hong, who stood motionlessly to the side. Zhang Hongs face turned slightly red. In fact, he was frightened by the lion-eagle beasts attack. Seeing a whole forest flattened by the beast, Zhang Hong felt a chill run down his spine. This was not something he could handle at this point. Avalaya, Xidian Dusuo Not daring to fight head-on, Zhang Hong could only stand at a distance and chant Buddhist scriptures, using the unique skills of martial monks to harm the lion-eagle beast by casting spells. As Zhang Hong chanted, one golden rune after another flew out of his mouth and formed a huge golden net in the air, which flew towards the lion-eagle beast. Whoosh C All of the lion-eagle beasts attention was on Song Jian, so it did not notice the large net descending in midair, which wrapped it up tightly; Hiss- Once the golden net enveloped the lion-eagle beast, every strand of silk emitted a divine light, as if they were extremely hot branding irons. A burnt smell wafted in the air, and chains of tens of damage points floated above the lion-eagle beasts head, forming a dense patch. Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian turned around and unleashed a series of sword techniques, inflicting heavy damage on the lion-eagle beast. Seeing Song Jians attack, a smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Hongs mouth. Truly worthy of being the first on the level honor list, his attack was strong. If it were just him alone, he would never reduce the lion-eagle beasts Vitality Points to below a third. However, the golden net only lasted for less than five seconds before the lion-eagle beast bit and tore it to shreds. Seeing the lion-eagle beast break free, Song Jian immediately stopped a half-released sword technique and turned to run. He wasnt capable of facing the lion-eagle beast head-on and could only rely on sneak attacks. Attacking the lion-eagle beast was just a transaction, and Song Jian wouldnt risk his life for it. In just five seconds, he had caused the lion-eagle beast to lose more than 1,500 points of damage, bringing its Vitality Points down by a quarter. Such a powerful attack made even Zhang Hong feel a little uneasy, looking at Song Jian with deep wariness in his eyes. What are you waiting for?! Use all your moves, or dont blame me for leaving by myself! Song Jian shouted at Zhang Hong. Even if the lion-eagle beast ran away, there would be no loss for Song Jian. The contract only stipulated that Song Jian had to assist Zhang Hong in capturing the beast. If Zhang Hong held back and failed the task, Song Jian would not take any responsibility. As for the traded items, Song Jian had already learned the skills, so they couldnt delete them. Therefore, Song Jian hadnt used the Immortal Sword Body skill and considered it as a trump card, unafraid of Zhang Hong turning against him. Hold on! Zhang Hong threw Song Jian a skill similar to Light Body Skill, increasing Song Jians movement speed by 5%. Then, he began preparing another spell. Mountain-moving Spell, go! After chanting Buddhist scriptures, Zhang Hong shouted and pointed at the lion-eagle beast. A mountain suddenly appeared in the air and smashed towards the beast. Boom! The mountain slammed heavily on the lion-eagle beasts back, blood splattering everywhere. The beasts wings broke and hung limply on both sides of its body. The lion-eagle beast let out a sharp scream, struggling to get up. For a moment, its movement speed was significantly reduced. Hurry up, the slow effect will only last for three seconds! Zhang Hong shouted, swinging the Six-Ring Tin Staff in his hand and drawing a dizzying, complex pattern in front of him. Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Pet Contract Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Pet Contract Song Jians lips curled into a slight smile. He had noticed that most of Zhang Hongs attack methods carried negative effects, but their actual damage wasnt high. For ordinary players, these constant negative effects were like a nightmare. With Song Jians unique skill Thick-faced, his immunity to negative effects had reached an unimaginable level. Once he pits against Zhang Hong, if Zhang Hong doesnt use his trump card escape skill, Song Jian is confident he can finish him in less than five minutes. Under Zhang Hongs skill restrictions, the lion-eagle beast seemed like a strong and bulky yet slow-moving giant, toyed around by the two players. After half an hour, the lion-eagle beast was bathed in blood, covered with wounds, and one of his front claws had even fractured. Its enormous body lost its balance and collapsed, stirring up countless pebbles and dust. The lion-eagle beast was on the brink of death, unable to stand up no matter how hard it tried. Its vitality points had already dropped below 10%. For Zhang Hong, this was an optimum opportunity to recruit. Good job! Zhang Hong cheered with a full face of smiles, but a flash of fear appeared in the depths of his eyes. Song Jians damage was incredibly high, volumes higher than any typical player of his level. Zhang Hong leaped forward, came before the lion-eagle beast, and bowed. He muttered, In the past you have been trapped in bitterness, today, I will help you free yourself! With a hop, Zhang Hong climbed onto the lion-eagle beast, pressing his hand against its head. Hahaha, my beast defender, youre mine now! Zhang Hong couldnt hold back his excitement; he was on the cusp of success. His laughter echoed under the sky, his face full of unrestrained joy. The lion-eagle beast grew furious sensing Zhang Hong on its back. It let out angry roars and attempted to shake Zhang Hong off. Unfortunately, its injuries were too severe, barely lifting its wings before they dropped down weakly. From his bag, Zhang Hong pulled out a scroll emitting a silver radiance, pressing it against the back of the lion-eagle beasts head. A Pet Contract Scroll! Song Jian watched the energy-rich scroll with a slight smile at the corner of his lips. Ordinary shops only sell low-quality Pet Contract Scrolls and those can only be used on common beasts. Unique creatures like the lion-eagle beast, especially one thats an elite boss at level 30, couldnt be captured by a low-quality scroll. A higher-quality scroll is required for that. The silver-level Pet Contract Scroll that Zhang Hong held was worth at least 100,000 Doomsday Coins. This was a rare item and the price was beyond what many beasts were worth. It was something ordinary players had only heard about but never seen. Song Jian watched Zhang Hong use the scroll, and shook his head slightly. What a waste. If Zhang Hong was also level 30, then using this silver-level Pet Contract Scroll could have had a capture success rate of over 80%. However, currently at level 18, the level gap with the lion-eagle beast is just too wide. Even with this high-quality scroll, the capture success rate wont be more than 30% Such level disparity was something every player hoping to capture a beast needed to consider. Either Zhang Hong has forgotten it in his excitement, or hes taking his chances, ignoring the level gap. After all, encountering a lion-eagle beast opportunity is rare and once lost, there may not be another chance to find such a unique creature. At this moment, a look of excitement crossed Zhang Hongs face. With trembling hands, he pressed the Contract Scroll closely against the lion-eagle beasts head and began reciting the contracts chant. As he recited the chant, the scroll emitted a dazzling light and began to slowly disintegrate, transforming into countless silver runes that embraced both Zhang Hong and the lion-eagle beast. If the contract fails, all the runes would vanish and the high-quality silver scroll would be wasted. Zhang Hong anxiously watched the silver runes around him, fearing theyd disappear at the next moment. Bang! A blinding silver radiance burst from the runes, driving Zhang Hong into fits of laughter. This signified the first step was successful, which was the most important step. If the runes assembled into a contract formation next, he could force the lion-eagle beast into signing the contract and becoming his beast. The silver light continued to circulate as the silver runes gradually coalesced, forming a strange contract array adorned with intricate patterns and mysterious symbols. Come now, become my beast defender. Under the Buddha in the future, you will enjoy endless glory! Zhang Hong murmured to himself. From the contract array, a milky-white light emerged, heading straight into Zhang Hongs forehead. This light outlined all the clauses in the contract like a legal agreement in the real world, demanding strict adherence once signed. Another white light shot out towards the forehead of the lion-eagle beast, leaving a faint black mark on it. This was the beast-mark. Once the lion-eagle beast submits, this mark would accompany it for life. The contract obligations were laid out in both Zhang Hongs and the lion-eagle beasts minds. Zhang Hong was not unfamiliar with this, he chose to agree without hesitation. On the other hand, the contracts terms were displayed in a way that the lion-eagle beast could understand. The stringent conditions instilled a profound sense of humiliation. It knew that agreeing to the contract would save its life but its freedom would be lost forever. The lion-eagle beast struggled, resisting the white light from entering its forehead and rejecting the black mark on its forehead. Hurry, hurry, submit to me! Cold sweat dripped from Zhang Hongs forehead as he watched the struggling lion-eagle beast impatiently. After activating the Pet Contract Scroll, he needed to maintain it using his mental strength. Given the vast power gap between him and the lion-eagle beast, maintaining this contract was strenuous. Submit to me, and you will rank under one and above all, forever Zhang Hong shouted ferociously. His face twisted, veins bulged on his forehead, his expression no longer calm and peaceful. The lion-eagle beast let out a piercing shriek, the whitelight from the formed contract finally entered its forehead. Zhang Hongs face twisted into an ecstatic grin. I made it! Zhang Hong roared. Just then, something unexpected happened. The lion-eagle beast seemingly regained its strength, abruptly standing up and throwing Zhang Hong off its back. Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Chapter 441: The Kill Chapter 441: Chapter 441: The Kill How could this happen? Bloodlines eruption? The astonished Zhang Hong, who had been thrown back, struggled to stand amidst the debris and looked at the increasingly crazed lion eagle beast while mumbling to himself. The Hoplarch Lion Eagle Beast is a magical creature; adult Hoplarch Lion Eagle Beasts can rival Giant Dragons. Their bloodline contains mysterious bloodline power, and once triggered, they can obtain even greater power. This is why Zhang Hong would rather waste a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll to capture it. However, the lion eagle beasts explosion of power did not originate from its bloodline, but from the level gap between them. The difference of twelve levels made it seem as if there was a chasm between Zhang Hong and the lion eagle beast. Without Song Jians help, Zhang Hong wouldnt stand a chance against the beast, let alone break through its defense. Moreover, just as Zhang Hong was devoting himself to subduing the lion eagle beast, Song Jian slightly raised his right hand, using a surgical healing to heal the broken wing of the lion eagle beast, thus giving it the strength to hurl Zhang Hong away. Surgical healing can only restore a small amount of Vitality Points but can remove negative effects such as fracture, bleeding. Song Jians movement was small, and Zhang Hong, who was focused on subduing the lion eagle beast at the time, did not notice his subtle action. As a martial monk, Zhang Hong could easily employ numerous spells. Although they didnt cause high damage, their endless negative effects were alarming for Song Jian. If Zhang Hong gained such a magical creature as a battle pet, his last weakness would be patched up, something Song Jian didnt want to see. Boom! A powerful Mental Strength burst forth, instantly repelling the white light enveloping his eyebrows and the black seal. A look of defeat appeared on Zhang Hongs face as he witnessed the Contract Array tremble violently before shattering with a bang. With the capture attempt failed, the lion eagle beast let out a relaxed and joyful cry, turned around, and stared at Zhang Hong with eyes full of anger, yet tinged with a touch of deep fear. The loss of a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll pained Zhang Hong. Although the capture attempts failure didnt cause substantial damage to him, he felt as if a heavy hammer had struck his chest, making him want to vomit blood. When a pet capture fails, there are certain aftereffects. At this point, the lion eagle beasts entire hatred had been transferred to Zhang Hong, and this hatred would lock on to him for three minutes, launching relentless attacks. Seeing the lion eagle beast charging towards him, Zhang Hongs face turned pale, and he hurriedly ran towards Song Jian. Help, help me! Zhang Hong begged Song Jian with a pleading look on his face. The lion eagle beast spread its wings and instantly closed the seven or eight meters distance, its sharp beak aimed like a razor at his heart. Feeling the chill of the wind, Zhang Hong sensed the threat of death quickly approaching and threw a triangular amulet in a panic. The amulet flew into the air, bursting into dazzling light before turning into a Light Shield protecting Zhang Hongs back. In the center of the shield, a golden Buddha handprint slowly opened. One-time-use defensive amulet? Song Jians eyes lit up, recognizing the triangular amulet, and he looked envious. This single-use amulet had various effects. Even though they could only be used once, their power was significantly greater than ordinary equipment or even skills. Moreover, they were rare. Even Song Jian hadnt encountered one yet. The beak struck the center of the Light Shield, followed by a crack sound as the shield shattered into crystal fragments and disappeared in midair. However, the lion eagle beasts attack was entirely blocked. Not only that, but part of the beasts beak cracked, making it cry out in pain. Save me, save me! We had an agreement! Zhang Hong had lost his previous repentant composure, looking disheveled and scared as he grabbed Song Jians hand and begged loudly. Do you have any more high-quality Pet Contract Scrolls? Song Jian tightly held his sword and glanced at Zhang Hong, saying, If not, well have to kill it. Zhang Hongs face showed reluctance. He had suffered considerable losses this time, not only giving Song Jian a sword technique worth tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins but also wasting a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll and a precious defensive amulet. Even the Soul Bodies he had painstakingly recruited earlier were all consumed, making him feel like he had wasted ten years of hard work. I dont have any more. Kill it! Zhang Hong said helplessly. Having a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll was already incredibly lucky for Zhang Hong, let alone having a second one. Song Jian nodded, guessing that the likelihood of Zhang Hong having a second one was low. Keep using those techniques to trap it. Well split the loot from killing it! Song Jian said. Hearing Song Jians words, Zhang Hongs face looked slightly better. After all, the level 30 Elite Boss with Tier 1 Combat Power was bound to drop valuable items, at least slightly making up for his loss. Song Jian leaped forward and slashed at the lion eagle beast with his sword. With his current strength, facing a level 30 Elite Boss with Tier 1 Combat Power was still somewhat difficult. If it werent for the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Swords ability to deal double damage with each strike, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to hold out for long. After the lion eagle beasts Vitality Points dropped, it erupted with even fiercer fighting power, as if having a resurgence of energy before its death. Each strike would deal three to four hundred points of damage. If it werent for the Advanced Healing Potion, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to withstand the attack for long. Zhang Hong watched as the lion eagle beasts Vitality Points continued to decrease, his face full of unwillingness. In reality, he had several healing techniques but didnt use them on Song Jian. He couldnt help but have some unusual thoughts in his heart, wanting the lion eagle beast and Song Jian to perish together. That way, he could recover his losses from Song Jians corpse and the beasts drops. If things went as he planned, he would not only make up for his losses but might even profit from them. But to his disappointment, even when the lion eagle beast cried its final painful cry and fell, Song Jian still stood firmly in place without showing any weakness. Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: Chapter 442: Half for each person? Chapter 442: Chapter 442: Half for each person? Finally, we killed it! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Zhang Hong from the corner of his eye, and saw a trace of disappointment on his face, which made him couldnt help but sneer in his heart. Although his Vitality Points were now less than half, only about 500, in his inventory, he had seven or eight Advanced Healing Potions. He also had many Weakness Potions, Slow Medicines, and Brave Potions. Even if Zhang Hong turned against him right now, Song Jian would not be afraid. Whoosh ~ Seven or eight items burst out from the corpse of the Lion Hawk Beast, each shining with special glows of green, blue, silver, and even one emitting bright golden light. A golden quality item! Zhang Hongs gaze first fell on the golden quality item, revealing a pleased expression on his face. But quickly, as if he thought of something, he looked at Song Jian, and the unwilling expression on his face became stronger. He knew that even if this golden quality item was not useful to Song Jian, he would not let it go to him. Without any hesitation, Song Jian picked up the golden quality item. It was a scroll-like item with the four golden characters Sword Art Outline written on the side. Sword Art Outline (Golden), one-time use item, Usage effect: Raise any sword-skill not above level 5 by three levels, with a certain chance to produce a mutation effect on the skill. Requirement for use: This item must be used within ten minutes; A surprised look appeared on Song Jians face as he rapidly considered which of his skills to use it on. What is this? Zhang Hong couldnt help but ask as he approached. Seeing the eager look on Zhang Hongs face, Song Jian laughed and directly displayed the attributes of the Sword Art Outline. Even if he gave it to Zhang Hong, Zhang Hong probably wouldnt be able to use it; In fact, Zhang Hong actually had learned two sword arts, one was called Dharma Sword Art, and the other was called Vajra Subjugation Sword. Both were extremely powerful, but to raise the levels of these two sword arts, not only skill proficiency and skill points were required, but most importantly, there needed to be Buddha-nature. Zhang Hong had already raised the proficiency of these two sword arts to the maximum, and he also had skill points, but had been unable to raise these two sword arts by one level, mainly because his Buddha-nature was not yet full; This was why he came to this tomb area, constantly reciting Buddhist scriptures and releasing the souls of the dead. Doing so did not yield any combat Experience Points, but he gained one point of Buddha-nature for each soul released; In fact, for Zhang Hong, Buddha-nature was far more important than any experience points, skill proficiency, or even skill points. Even the spells he learned required Buddha-nature to be upgraded; If he were to obtain the Sword Art Outline, it would not make a drastic difference to his strength, but it would still serve as a compensation for the shortcomings of one of his sword arts being raised by three levels. Therefore, when Zhang Hong saw the Sword Art Outline, he couldnt help but feel envious. Just as he hesitated whether to ask if he could exchange something for the Sword Art Outline, Song Jian directly clicked on use; The Sword Art Outline immediately turned into a golden light enveloping Song Jian, gradually fading away after a short while. After hesitating for a long time, Song Jian had too many sword arts and techniques to choose from, all of which were essential to him. In the end, he decided to use the Sword Art Outline on the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. He now had mastered three skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession: Sword Finger, Invisible Sword Qi, and Immortal Sword Body; in use, he found that the power of the Sword Finger was average, probably just an ordinary skill of the Swordsman Immortal profession, while the Invisible Sword Qi, since possessing the Sword Control Skill of Luck, had increased the upper limit value to more than 200, and even if it was upgraded, the effect would not be obvious. On the other hand, the power of Immortal Sword Body terrified him. Although it had a cooldown time of one hour, once activated, it definitely had the ability to reverse the situation. Furthermore, Song Jian estimated that even among the Swordsman Immortal profession, the Immortal Sword Body was probably one of the core skills. Therefore, he didnt hesitate to use this Sword Art Outline on the Immortal Sword Body; Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body (Active), Level 6 (38%), Skill effect: After activating this skill, players all attributes +10, Physical Defense increased by 60%, Magic Resistance increased by 50%, negative effects immunity judgment +8, Damage increased by 110% when using Sword weapons, Power of Sword skills increased by 80%, this effect lasts 120 seconds, Dispel and Purify skills have no effect on this effect; Skill consumption: Use consumes 25 Invisible Sword Qi, Additionally, 1 Invisible Sword Qi is consumed every second during the duration. Skill cooldown time: 60 minutes; Skill description: This skill is one of the Swordsman Immortal professions inherited skills. The power of the level 6 Immortal Sword Body increased significantly, the duration also increased to two minutes, and although the consumption was higher, the increased upper limit of Invisible Sword Qi allowed Song Jian to bear the consumption; If I could always use the Immortal Sword Body, I might be able to defeat even a level 30 elite BOSS with first-order Combat Power! Song Jian clenched his long sword, thinking to himself. With his mouth open, Zhang Hong was about to speak when he saw Song Jian directly using the Sword Art Outline. He immediately froze, sighed after a while, and shook his head slightly; There was one silver-quality item in the spoils from the Lion Hawk Beast, along with five or six blue and green items. The silver-quality item was a piece of equipment. Feather of the Lion Hawk Beast (Silver), belt, Equipment level 30, Equipment effect: Strength +4, Agility +2, Defense +28, Resistance +20, Vitality recovery speed increased by 20%; Special effect 1: Add 16 instant use inventory slots! Special effect 2: Automatically recovers 1 Spirit Point every 10 seconds; Usage requirement: 15 points of Mental Strength; Can it be taken out of the game: No Is this a belt for magic-based professions? Seeing the requirement of 15 Mental Strength points, Song Jian frowned slightly. It should be known that for ordinary people entering the game, all attributes are usually around five points, some even only three points. Unless they obtain treasures like Attribute Fruit, it is difficult to raise an attribute. Only when they get their first job do their attributes increase according to their profession. For a non-magic profession, it is very difficult to raise Mental Strength to 15 points. However, this was not a problem for Song Jian. At this time, his Mental Strength attribute was exactly 15 points; Song Jians original Mental Strength attribute was only five points. After eating an All Attribute Fruit, he gained 1 point, 1 point from the Vertical Eye on his forehead, 2 points from the Sacred Spirit, 1 point from the Savior title, 3 points from joining the Sword Controller profession, and finally, 5 points from the Abyssal Flame tempering. Song Jian showed the attributes of this belt to Zhang Hong and happily replaced it with the Devouring Belt he was wearing. Song Jian believed that the Monk profession was more inclined to physical attacks, and Zhang Hong was only level 18 and probably couldnt even reach 10 points of Mental Strength. Naturally, this belt belonged to Song Jian himself. Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Chapter 443: Wizards Soul Chapter 443: Chapter 443: Wizards Soul Seeing Song Jian put on the Winged Lions Feather directly, Zhang Hongs eyes almost bulged out. Zhang Hong, though a combat monk, was not a melee attacker, but a caster. His specialty was using various Buddhist spells. Thus, although he was only level 18, his Mental Strength had already broken through to 17 points, two points higher than Song Jians. Naturally, Zhang Hong could also wear the Winged Lions Feather belt. After all, it was a level 30 silver grade equipment. Werent we supposed to share the loot? Youve already taken the best stuff for yourself. Zhang Hong struggled to suppress the urge to roll his eyes and screamed inwardly. Song Jian glanced at the remaining blue-green items, picked up a blue-quality Bloodline Essence and put it into his inventory, then threw all the remaining materials over to Zhang Hong. I only took three items; the remaining five are for you, Song Jian said with a smile. Zhang Hongs mouth twitched as he looked at the items Song Jian handed him: only one was of blue quality, and the rest were green quality. More importantly, all of these items were materials, not equipment. He doubted that current players in the auction house would be interested in such high-level materials. Thankyou very much! Zhang Hongs face reluctantly showed a smile, and he accepted all the items from Song Jian. Although these materials were high-level, players trade skills would eventually progress, and these materials would become valuable after some time, especially since they were from magical creatures. After killing the level 30 elite boss, Song Jian finally reached level 22 and even exceeded 6%. Song Jian hesitated for a moment after looking at the three 100% proficiency skills, Kick, Sweeping Sword Style, and Sword Shadow Step. Eventually, he still spent the skill point on Sword Shadow Step. He had enough damage-dealing skills, but not many life-saving ones. So naturally, he would prioritize upgrading his escape skills. Upgrading Sword Shadow Step to level 2 increased the movement speed from 30% to 35%, and the duration increased from 7 seconds to 8 seconds, a small improvement. The Winged Lions corpse slowly decomposed and burned, and if they had the Dissection or Skinning skills, they could extract some materials from the body. However, neither Song Jian nor Zhang Hong possessed these trade skills, so they could only watch the valuable corpse turn into ashes. It took them over an hour to kill the Winged Lion. The sky had become white, and the ghosts in the graveyard had gone back into their tombs. Only a few crows occasionally cawed, making the whole graveyard quite peaceful. Amitabha, Mr. Song, we shall part ways now. I hope to see you again in the future! Zhang Hong returned to his high monk demeanor, his face serious as he clasped his hands together and bowed to Song Jian before leaving. Well, Master, we shall say our goodbyes then, laughed Song Jian as he nodded in agreement. As he watched Zhang Hong drift away, a cold smile crept onto Song Jians face. Zhang Hong had failed to steal the prize, and had instead lost more than he gained. If he had succeeded in obtaining the Winged Lion as a combat pet, his Combat Power would have at least doubled. Song Jian had sensed a threat from Zhang Hong in the woods when they first met C the look in Zhang Hongs eyes when he first saw Song Jian was identical to when he first saw the Winged Lion. I hope that when I see you next time, youll have become much stronger. Right now, you really dont even arouse my desire to fight! Song Jian muttered softly. Just then, an old voice spoke into his ear. Young man, you made a grave mistake by letting him go like that. In the future, he may grow into a power that youll be forced to look up to! Startled, Song Jian instinctively clenched the sword in his hand, taking a defensive stance as he looked around. Whos there! Song Jian demanded in a low voice. Cough, cough. Dont be so tense; Im just a captive soul, incapable of causing you any harm, the old voice replied with a hint of weakness. However, Song Jian remained vigilant, still tensely looking around. The graveyard was eerily silent with not a soul in sight. What kind of hero hides behind a veil? If youve got the guts, come out and meet me! Song Jian raged, even more anxious since he couldnt sense any presence whatsoever. Hehe, I wish I could come out, but Im trapped in an impenetrable prison, unable to even move The old voice chuckled weakly. If you really want to see me, continue down the white stone path, take a left at the thirteenth step, and youll find me in the sixth tomb. Song Jian hesitated. While battling the Winged Lion earlier, the conflict had spread around the area within a few dozen meters. The location indicated by the old voice was at the edge of the previous battle area. Song Jian had not found any traps or anything of the sort during the prior fight. So, after a moment, he followed the voices guidance towards the tomb. Upon arriving at the tomb, he looked at the tombstone. There wasnt much difference between this one and the surrounding ones, except for the faint golden Hexagram Array that appeared on this tombstone. If he hadnt taken a closer look, Song Jian would have thought it was just a blank tombstone. Young deity, I was once a human mage with Tier 1 Combat Power. During a battle, I accidentally injured a civilian and was sentenced to death, with my soul exiled Seeing Song Jian coming, the old voice slowly recited its story. Song Jian listened attentively. As it turned out, this mages soul, like the Beastman soldier George had guided Song Jian to recruit, was also a convict exiled to Doomsday City. The soul had been lingering in the graveyard for more than twenty days, and if no one came to its rescue, it would turn into a monstrous creature that only knew how to kill once the time was up C something the mages soul did not want. When Song Jian and the NPC professional players first arrived at the graveyard for the supply box, the mages soul had already spotted them. Instead of hurriedly summoning someone to save it, the soul patiently observed them. If there was no choice, the soul would have urgently sought help from the first person it saw. However, since there were so many people, the mages soul naturally wanted to find the strongest person to ally with. After observing for two more days, especially after witnessing Song Jian and Zhang Hong slay the Winged Lion with Tier 1 combat power, the mages soul finally made up its mind. Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Chapter 444: Bloodline Wizard Chapter 444: Chapter 444: Bloodline Wizard If you truly can rescue me from this cage, then I, Wallace Laman, in the name of the God of Truth, pledge my loyalty to you as your vassal! Laman muttered. Laman, arent you afraid that after being freed on day one, you might never return here? Song Jian laughed. No, your level might not be high, but you already have the strength to solo kill an elite, level thirty boss. This area is full of level thirty monsters. I know, you Gods Chosen have a magical skill that allows you to hunt monsters in this world and level up quickly. This area of level thirty monsters is a leveling treasure chest. Youll definitely come back here to level up! Laman confidently replied. Your judgement is very accurate, so, lets sign the contract. Once the Followers contract is signed, Ill set you free from this prison. Song Jian laughed. NPCs recruited within the estate system are very weak characters, considered commoners among NPCs. No matter how long they train, at most they can become home guard militia with very limited growth potential. These NPCs recruited from the estate system can only serve as wait staff, construction workers, apprentices and the like. Only NPCs recruited from these outdoor cages exhibit unique skills. Take the Beastman Warrior that Song Jian met previously for instance. Not only was he individually powerful, but he also had the talent to tame beasts. He could domesticate normal beasts into war beasts to assist in battles, maybe even using them as mounts to form a Beast Cavalry. The human soul captured before his eyes C in his previous life he was a wizard with the power of the first order. You should know that wizards, also known as scholars, possess an abundance of knowledge, even if they have lost their bodies and their combat power has declined, that knowledge remains a valuable asset. As much as Gods Chosen select Followers, Followers also choose their Gods Chosen. Clearly, Laman is very satisfied with Song Jian, so he willingly signed the Followers contract. It took Song Jian more than half an hour to destroy the stone tomb and release Laman. A semi-transparent pale blue figure floated out of the tomb, took a deep breath, and emotionally said: I never thought I would get the chance to breathe freely again! After a moment of emotion, Laman knelt on one knee in front of Song Jian, placed his right hand on his chest respectfully and said: Wallace Laman the wizard will become your Follower, never to leave you! Wallace, I accept your loyalty! Song Jian said as he helped Wallace up. The moment Wallace pledged his loyalty, all his attributes were openly revealed to Song Jian. Wallace (Soul Body), Job: Bloodline Wizard, Level 30, Strength: 30, Agility: 25, Stamina: 33, Spirit: 50, Mana: 500/500. In the Followers interface, there are many attributes of Wallace described in detail, including traits, skills, and even his past experiences. Wallace, why have so many of your skills been sealed? While Song Jian was carefully reviewing Wallaces attributes and skills, he couldnt help but frown. This situation had never happened before. Even the previous Beastman Warrior, despite becoming a slave, had retained all his skills. I apologise, Master. In my previous life, I was a Bloodline Wizard. All my power came from my bloodline. Now that Ive lost my body, many of my bloodline spells can no longer be cast. Wallace explained apologetically. Although Song Jian had speculated this might be the case, he felt slightly disappointed when it was confirmed. After all, Wallace had once been a first- order wizard. If he were to preside over the alliance, Song Jian believed, no alliance would dare to invade them at their current state. How can we restore your former power? Song Jian pondered for a moment. Turning Wallace into a logistical officer like Dr. Ebsiting would obviously be a waste. But if Wallace couldnt regain his previous strengths, then in the future he could only provide Song Jian with advice based on his extensive knowledge. There are two ways to restore my power. One is to switch and practice as a Soul Body Wizard from now on. This is the easiest way, but it would take a long time since I would have to start over from level one and adapt to this new role. It was clear Wallace had thought deeply about this, and he spoke quickly. The second way is to rebuild my previous body. I would need a powerful new body with the bloodline of an ancient creature. The stronger the bloodline, the more powerful I will be. This is the quickest method, but obtaining a body with the bloodline of an ancient creature is extremely difficult. Wallace, with a look of regret in his eyes, said: My previous bloodline was from the Flame Giant Wolf, which is only of average grade among Bloodline Wizards. Song Jian had a thought, finally understanding why Wallace willingly approached him to become his Follower after he killed the Gryphon Beast. You want to use this blood essence to recreate your body so that you can have the bloodline of the Hopla Gryphon Beast, right? Song Jian took out the blood essence that emitted a blue glow, held it in his hand, and laughed as he said to Wallace. Wallace knelt on one knee, touching his forehead almost to the ground, and said: Yes, Master. Please forgive my selfishness. The Hopla Gryphon Beast is a magnificent creature. Its bloodline is much superior to the Flame Giant Wolf, it is only second to the Dragon Bloodline. If I can recreate my body with its bloodline, my power will quickly recover to the first order, and I may even have the potential to break through to a higher level of power! Song Jian said nothing, playing with the blood essence in his hand, a playful smile on his face as he gazed at the kneeling Wallace. Wallace, can I trust you? Can you forever be loyal to me, never betraying me? Song Jian slowly said. Master, I swear on my soul as a Bloodline Wizard, if you can recreate my body for me, I will forever be loyal to you, never betraying you. Even if the whole world were to be destroyed, I will always stand behind you! Wallace lifted his head; determination etched on his face. Out of nowhere, Song Jian felt a thread of contract energy connecting him to Wallace. If Wallace were to break his promise in future, his soul body would suffer massive damage, weakening his soul severely, or worse, causing him to dissipate completely. With a slight nod, Song Jian laughed: I think the Hopla Gryphon Beasts bloodline is not suitable for you. Maybe, you should have a superior bloodline! Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: Chapter 445’- Bloodline Spirit Symbol Chapter 445: Chapter 445- Bloodline Spirit Symbol When Wallace heard Song Jian say that the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline was unsuitable for him, his face instantly fell into despair. He had put everything he had on Song Jian. If Song Jian couldnt help him rebuild his bloodline, he would never be able to recover and become a bloodline wizard; Wallace had studied bloodline wizards for centuries. If he had to switch to becoming a soul body wizard now, everything would have to start over. In this world of destruction, weakness is a sin. After becoming a soul body wizard, it would definitely take a long time to regain the first level of combat power, and Wallace wasnt sure if he had that much time. But when he heard what Song Jian said after that, a look of doubt appeared in Wallaces eyes. To him, a Lion Hawk Beast was already a higher-grade bloodline than what he had before. Could it be that this young over-blessed one in front of him possessed even higher-grade bloodline essences? How is that possible? Although this world has many powerful creatures, with his abilities, how could he possibly acquire a higher-grade bloodline, not to mention, even the Lion Hawk Beast, is beyond his capabilities. Without the help of that monk, he wouldnt be able to kill the Lion Hawk Beast, let alone have a higher-grade bloodline? Wallaces eyes flickered and his mood fluctuated, causing his soul body to sway slightly. Song Jian gave a faint smile and summoned the Black Dragon hatchling directly. The Black Dragon had been slumbering in the Pet Space for a long time. As soon as it was released, it immediately gave off a joyous dragon chant. Its wings spread out, instantly giving people a feeling of overwhelming darkness. At this moment, the Black Dragon hatchling had grown to over four meters in length and was almost two meters high. There was an aura of majesty in his golden, upright pupils. A faint black smoke and sparks spewed out from his nostrils with each breath, spreading out a faint sense of Dragon Might in all directions. hA gi_j a giant dragon, how how is this possible Wallaces soul body started to tremble violently, seemingly on the verge of disintegration. It was obvious how much his emotions were profoundly stirred at this moment. Wallace even wanted to reach out and touch the Black Dragon hatchling s scales, but as soon as he extended his hand, it felt as if he had been burned, forcing him to let out a painful grunt and immediately retract his hand. Master, could it be you intend to use Wallace looked at the Black Dragon hatchling, his eyes revealing a look of joy. Black Dragons were a type of ancient Giant Dragon and were considered top-tier bloodlines that all Bloodline Wizards dreamt of having. If Song Jian was truly willing to use Black Dragon Essence Blood to rebuild Wallaces body, then Wallaces growth potential would be limitless in the future. Indeed, I am willing to use the Black Dragons bloodline to rebuild your body! Song Jian nodded and confirmed. Overcome with excitement, Wallace immediately dropped to his knees, unable to utter a word. For him, this was an extraordinary opportunity. Alright, once were back at my manor, you can begin researching how to rebuild your body using the Black Dragon Essence Blood. But you must ensure that my Black Dragon wont be severely harmed, Song Jian declared. Of course, of course, Master. I promise not to harm your war pet irreversibly. At most, it will only be weak for a few days before it quickly recovers, Wallace eagerly assured him. Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian directly assigned a lab to Wallace and gave him a drop of the Black Dragon hatchlings Essence Blood so that he could research how to use the Black Dragon Essence Blood to rebuild his body. After all, witnessing such a top-notch, priceless bloodline from the Black Dragon was something Wallace had previously not even dared to think about, let alone encounter. Thus, running experiments before completely rebuilding his body was absolutely necessary. After settling Wallace in, Song Jian took out the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence. At that moment, the bloodline essence looked like a red gem, emitting a dazzling light, with a rich purple-red blood seemingly flowing through it. Song Jian undressed his upper body to reveal the Hexagram Array tattoo on his chest. At the moment, the Hexagram Array was glowing, with one corner adorned with a red gem. This gem was the Dragon Blood Talisman formed from the Essence Blood of a mature Black Dragon he had absorbed previously. Now that he had obtained the Essence Blood of a Lion Hawk Beast, he wondered whether it could turn into another talisman as well. He carefully moved the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence closer to the Hexagram Array Diagram. Sure enough, a strong suction came from the Hexagram Array. Song Jian smiled faintly, loosened his grip, and the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence was instantly absorbed by the Hexagram Array Diagram. Soon, a dazzling gleam slowly emerged in the second corner of the Night Slayers Hexagram Array Diagram. The vacant spot was filled by a second talisman, the Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm. Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm Enhancement: Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +5, Special Effect: Iron Wings (Active), can summon a pair of Iron Wings that last for 1 hour with a cooldown of 3 hours; Under the summoning Iron Wings state, overall defense increases by 30%, resistance increase by 30%, wings can automatically block any damage under 50 points; capable of flying with a speed of 280. So strong! Song Jian could not help but clench his fist, sensing the potent power surging within his body. The attribute boost this time was incredibly significant, even more so than the previous Dragon Blood Talisman. After all, the initial Dragon Blood Talisman had used most of its power to reshape the foundation of Song Jians body, and the attribute increase wasnt entirely displayed. But the second Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm fully unleashed its power. Just the added 13 attribute points alone made Song Jian feel incredibly delighted, not to mention the Iron Wings powerful ability. As soon as he summoned the Iron Wings, Song Jians defense could probably rival that of a heavily armored defensive warrior of the same level. Iron Wings! With a thought, a dazzling light burst forth from Song Jians back, and a pair of wide wings enveloping a metallic luster appeared behind Song Jian, nearly covering his entire body. Song Jian felt that these wings were like a part of his body, just as flexible to control as his own limbs. With a thought, the Iron Wings violently fluttered, and Song Jians body shot off like an arrow, flying out of Manor Castles window. Song Jian, who was in the air, was initially a bit clumsy, but he quickly grasped the trick to flying, soaring freely in the air like a giant bird. This exhilaration was far beyond what one could experience from flying in an airplane. Just as Song Jian was soaring in the sky, a massive flock of strange bird-like creatures flew towards him in huge numbers. Their shrill cries forced Song Jian to cover his ears. Mutant Vulture Birds, level forty creatures? My God, where in heavens name did I fly off to? Startled, Song Jian turned around and flew back towards his manor. Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone Chapter 446: Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone Unbeknownst to him, Song Jian had accidentally flown into a territory inhabited by level-Forty creatures. He was chased by a flock of level-Forty mutant carrion birds and barely escaped back to the Manor Castle. Phew, that was a close call. I almost didnt make it back, Song Jian said, looking at the slowly dispersing flock of carrion birds in the distance, and feeling a lingering fear. The flock of carrion birds chased Song Jian all the way to the level-ten creature zone before slowly backing off. If it wasnt for his wing made of steel that allowed him to fly slightly faster than the birds, Song Jian would be in real danger. This narrow escape dampened his cockiness after his recent power increase, reminding him that there are still many creatures in the Doomsday City he shouldnt mess with. The construction of Manor Castle was progressing methodically. Buildings sprouted up within the alliances territory. After the previous alliance battle, few alliances dared to mess with the City of Hope. My Lord, the Manor has reached its development limit and must be upgraded to a level four Manor! Upon seeing Song Jians return, steward George hurried over with a thick ledger to report. Good job, George. The manor has developed so well and so quickly thanks to you! Song Jian laughed, Go ahead and upgrade it if it satisfies the criteria. In reality, Song Jian had little involvement in the development of the Manor. Aside from gathering special materials when needed, George made all the important decisions. Song Jian would not object to the idea that George single-handedly developed the Manor. My Lord, in order to upgrade the Manor Castle to level four, we need to construct a Magic Tower. Only with a level-one Magic Tower can we advance to level four, George reported, bowing down. A Magic Tower? Go ahead and build it! Song Jian frowned slightly, Are we lacking certain materials? We can buy most materials from the Starfire shop in City of Hymns. However, to construct the Magic Tower, we need a Magic Source Stone. Its a controlled matieral that is difficult to procure on the market, George explained, Additionally, we need a resident Mage in the Magic Tower. My Lord, it would be best if you could recruit an NPC Mage. No need to recruit a separate Mage NPC. 1 have a Follower who is a Bloodline Wizard. I can station them in the Magic Tower. Song Jian laughed, But concerning the Magic Source Stone, I need to ask: how many do we need to construct a Magic Tower? My Lord, not a lot. One kilogram will suffice, George replied. Alright, I got it. You may leave now, Song Jian said, nodding his head. Magic Source Stone was something Song Jian had never heard of. He cannot possibly know everything about all the strange things in the game. Damn, couldnt they have a gaming website for easy searching? Now I have to find out about these things the hard way! Song Jian shook his head in frustration. When it comes to the Magic Source Stone, the first person Song Jian thought of was Annie from the Silver Moon Commerce. He immediately contacted her and she soon responded to his request. Annie, can I inquire about the Magic Source Stone from you? Song Jian asked. Magic Source Stone? That is a controlled material. Even our Silver Moon Commerce cant legally sell it. If you are caught selling over ten grams of Magic Source Stone, you will be executed! Annie exclaimed. I am just asking, where does this Magic Source Stone come from? Song Jian initially planned to buy directly from Annie, but upon hearing her words, he promptly abandoned the idea. Well, of course, 1 can tell you that. The Magic Source Stone is not a mineral, but rather a gastric calculus of a certain creature. You can only obtain the stone by killing this creature Annie chuckled. Let me guess: this creature is not easy to kill, right? Song Jian grumbled. Hehe, of course! The creature is called the Demonic Bat. An adult Demonic Bat is as strong as a level-thirty Elite Boss. Whats more, they are gregarious creatures, usually seen in herds numbering in the hundreds or thousands. Even the most daring adventurers would think twice before messing with them. Hiss- Thousands of level-thirty Elite Bosses. Song Jian took a deep breath, Thats hard to believe. Im wondering how the very first Magic Source Stone was obtained. Hehe, naturally you wouldnt want to face such terrifying groups head-on, Annie laughed, When the Demonic Bats have stayed in a place for a while, theyll give up their nests and move on to another location. You can usually collect some Magic Source Stones in these abandoned nests. Note that Magic Source Stones are not just used for constructing Magic Towers. They can also improve your physical condition, extend your lifespan, and enhance your skills. Some people even consider them a more solid currency than Doomsday Coins! Oh, really? Song Jian looked surprised and then lowered his voice to ask, Are you saying that no one takes the risk to smuggle these? I believe there is a price for any good. Can you tell me how much Magic Source Stones cost on the black market? It took Annie quite a while to answer, If 1 had Magic Source Stones, I would never sell them for Doomsday Coins. Usually its a barter system. But if you really want a price tag, I guess one gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins would be a fair price. After these words, Annie hung up. Song Jian was left with a shocked expression. One gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! When George said constructing a Magic Tower required one kilogram of Magic Source Stone, Song Jian didnt think much of it. Now he realized that even selling off his own territory might not be enough to afford one kilogram of Magic Source Stone. Thats equivalent to one billion Doomsday Coins! My God, can anyone really afford to upgrade their safe house to a level four Manor? Song Jian couldnt help but grumble. Ding Ding Ding- Just then, his communication device rang. It was Annie. He quickly answered. By the way, Song Jian, I forgot to tell you earlier. The Demonic Bats infect nearby creatures, resulting in similar species. I remember you once sold some Bat Wings materials. Im guessing that those were dropped by relatives of the infected Demonic Bats. If you go and look around the place where you found the creatures that drop Bat Wings, I believe youll find something worthwhile, Annie said, hanging up immediately after she finished her sentence without waiting for a response. Curled up in thought, Song Jian stared at his cut-off communicator. Annies implying that the Bat Wing Zombies were infected by the Demonic Bats. So, if I go to the place where Bat Wing Zombies appear, I should certainly find the Demonic Bats, right? Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Chapter 447: Level Ten Instance Chapter 447: Chapter 447: Level Ten Instance Speaking of bat-winged zombies, Song Jian had encountered a large number of them on a rooftop of a high-rise building. These mature bat-winged zombies were all level 10 elite BOSS. However, the place wasnt their nest, they were merely passing by. In another place, the theater, I defeated a sizable number of level 10 bat-winged zombie juveniles. That must be their nest. There might be a nest of mutated bats nearby. That would explain the huge presence of bat-winged zombie juveniles! A glint appeared in Song Jians eye as he recalled the time when he hunted the juvenile bat-winged zombies. Back then, wiping out those juvenile bat-winged zombies was extremely difficult for Song Jian at the time. But now, let alone normal level 10 monsters, even if he encountered a group of mature bat-winged elite BOSS zombies, he would be able to compete. He wouldnt be like before, forced only to flee. That area is just a level 10 monster zone. Ill search the surrounding areas first! Song Jian decided in his heart. When Song Jian returned to the theater, it was desolate without a single monster in sight. Judging by the traces, many players had thoroughly searched the place, even clearing the rubble piece by piece, hoping to find hidden items underneath. As expected, these juvenile bat-winged zombies are not monsters that can respawn endlessly. Song Jians mouth turned up slightly at the corners. Ordinary mutant zombies, no matter how many you kill, will respawn the next day in the game system, endlessly. Only unusual, story-related monsters wouldnt reappear once killed. This scene seemed to prove his guess; this group of bat-winged zombie juveniles must have appeared due to the radiation pollution of the mutated bats, becoming an existence similar to story-related monsters. Once exterminated, they would not respawn. The mutated bat nest I need to find now should not be far from this theater. Its hard to imagine that a level 30 mutated bat would be in this level 10 monster zone! Song Jian strolled along the silent street. The surrounding level 10 common monsters just glanced at Song Jian from afar and immediately turned to leave. Even those mindless mutant zombies would instinctively stay away from Song Jian. Song Jian came around two blocks with the theater as the center but found no clue of the mutated bat nest. However, he was not anxious. If the mutated bat nest were that easy to find, the players would have discovered it and spread the news. After all, the appearance of a level 30 monster in a level 10 monster area would undoubtedly be explosive news for players. Just then, Song Jian suddenly looked up at a building not far away. There came a strong wave of energy. Is there a battle there? Looks like a Fire Mage is fighting! Song Jian murmured to himself. Within a short time, a man in a black mages robe, holding a giant codex, rushed out of the building. Damn it, I was just looking for some supplies and came across a level 10 elite BOSS. What rotten luck Zhao Jun looked distressed, glanced back at the burly zombie BOSS, stuck in the narrow, falling unit exit. For the time being, it couldnt get out, so it was violently destroying the walls around the block exit. Chunks of bricks and concrete were flying about. In no time, a big hole appeared in the wall. The burly mutant zombie, nearly three meters high, rushed out of the building, bellowing. Damn, you should have been hired in real life to work in the demolition office! Zhao Jun muttered, and his codex opened automatically with a rustling sound. jklasdkfk, dkalds Zhao Jun chanted the spell, and a few seconds later, a red light flew out from the codex, landing in front of the zombie BOSS. FireWall Skill, rise! Bang- A massive flame rose into the sky. There were roaring flames all around the zombie BOSS within three or four meters. The color of this flame was not red but black, similar to the Abyssal Raging Flame controlled by Song Jian. However, it didnt bear the terrifying aura of the Abyssal Raging Flame. Zhao Jun glanced at the Firewall behind him, smirked, and turned to run. After running for a few steps, Zhao Jun saw a teenager standing dumbstruck on the street. Apparently, the commotion from his fight with the BOSS had attracted him. Zhao Juns face changed, and he hurriedly waved at Song Jian and shouted, Run, run! Theres a level 10 elite BOSS here. Zhao Jun was level 12. But to solo-kill a level 10 elite BOSS was difficult for him, especially given the large number of mutant zombies nearby. If the battle dragged on for too long, it would attract a large number of zombies. By then, even running would be too late. Seeing that Song Jian remained motionless, Zhao Jun ran over, gripped Song Jians arm, and yelled, Are you nuts? Youve seen the elite BOSS and you still arent running, do you not value your life? Hehe, can I ask if there is somewhere nearby that has bat-related monsters? I have a mission to hunt them! Song Jian laughed. Zhao Jun tugged at Song Jians arm a few times but couldnt move him. However, since he was a mage and physical strength wasnt his forte, he didnt make much of it. Bats? Theres a level 10 instance in that building, Bat Shadow Demon Traces, which has some level 10 mutated bats Zhao Jun hesitated, then casually mentioned. Suddenly his face turned white, and he yelled, BOSS, a level 10 elite BOSS, for heavens sake, cant you see it? As he was speaking, the burly zombie BOSS had already rushed out of the building and was pouncing toward Zhao Jun. The robust zombie BOSS, its body shimmering with a black metallic luster, had a body as tough as iron or steel. Even when it was within the Firewall, the most it could take was single-digit damage. A level 10 instance, Bat Shadow Demon Traces, huh? I see. Song Jian stood there as if deep in thought, seemingly not paying attention to the BOSS charging at him. Zhao Jun saw Song Jians nonchalance and made a run for it. Sorry, but Im not willing to risk my life here Zhao Jun thought to himself. Just as he had run a few dozen steps forward, he suddenly heard a shrill screaming of a mutant zombie from behind. Zhao Jun shivered and turned around to take a look without much thinking. The towering zombie BOSS was now lying on the ground, its vitality points depleted. The man who had been standing still was now holding a sword and standing in front of the BOSS. Zhao Jun was stupefied, his mouth agape, looking utterly incredulous. How is this possible? He He actually killed the BOSS Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Chapter 448: The True Difficulty Chapter 448: Chapter 448: The True Difficulty An Elite Level 10 boss, with only over 1,600 Vitality Points, couldnt withstand even a combination of strikes from Song Jian. Now, Song Jian, using the fused Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, even an ordinary attack could deal more than 300 points of damage. It was simply more than an Elite Level 10 Boss could bear. Ill give you the item drops from this boss as a consultation fee, Song Jian said to Zhao Jun with a slight smile. Watching Song Jian disappear into the building, Zhao Jun was wide-eyed in disbelief. When did a Level 10 Elite Boss become so weak, or is that guy just too strong? he mused. Soon, Zhao Juns gaze landed on the items dropped by the Level 10 Elite Boss. His eyes lit up, and he quickly darted over to collect them. Bat Shadow Maze, its just a Level 10 dungeon. How could there possibly be demonized bats in there? Song Jian furrowed his brows as he walked towards the source of the greatest energy fluctuations in the building. Magic Source Stones are only ever dropped by Level 30 demonized bats. This Level 10 dungeon he trailed off. Song Jian soon arrived at an open room. On one wall of the room was a pale blue portal. A group of players was resting in front of the portal, eating and drinking. When they saw Song Jian approaching, they didnt even stand up. They glanced at him briefly, then looked away. These players were sitting in small clusters, forming several different teams. It seems they were preparing to raid the dungeon, or rest after exiting it. Hey, nice gear, man. What level are you? Wanna team up for this dungeon? An armored player, shield in hand and shotgun slung on his back, sized up Song Jian with a gleam in his eye and eagerly waved him over. While Song Jian had turned off the glow signifying the quality of his equipment, keen observers could still tell from the design and texture that they were top- tier. Those who looked closely could discern the quality and level of gear the other was wearing. Song Jian looked over at the player with the silver shield who was showing off with a beaming face. At this stage in the game, having a silver shield was highly sought after. As long as one could withstand a bosss attack, they could easily form a team to raid a dungeon. Song Jian smiled back at the man, shaking his head in polite refusal. These players were all around Level 10, and could, at most, only tackle the easier dungeons. Song Jian doubted he would even be able to enter such dungeons. He walked over to the dungeon entrance, examining it closely: The entry level for a simple difficulty dungeon was Level 8 to Level 12, normal difficulty was Level 10 to Level 15, hard was Level 15 to Level 21, and real difficulty was Level 22 to Level 28. It looks like Ill have to try a real-difficulty dungeon. Besides, if there really are demonized bats in this dungeon, they could only be in a real-difficulty dungeon, Song Jian pondered, standing before the dungeon gate. Seeing Song Jian standing alone at the dungeon entrance, the resting players exchanged wary glances, looking at him with doubt. Whats this guy trying to do, solo-raid a dungeon? someone muttered quietly. Thats impossible. Even the regular mobs in dungeons are Elite Level, far tougher than anything outside. Even a full party needs to be extra cautious inside or they could easily be wiped out Yeah, and there are loads of dangers in this game, with only one life. Safety first! Ive never seen anyone do a solo raid before Look, hes really going in someone whispered excitedly. Indeed, Song Jian, standing in front of the dungeon gate, had straight away chosen the real difficulty. The originally pale blue portal began to glow crimson. An incredibly intense, bloodthirsty aura emanated from the blood-red portal, causing the players lounging beside it to scatter like startled rabbits. Is he out of his mind? Hes going for real difficulty? Thats a Level 22 dungeon Level 22? Him Its Song Jian, number one on Level Rankings! someone exclaimed. Song Jian hadnt bothered to hide his ranking. At Level 22, he was someone all players had to look up to. They watched as Song Jians figure disappeared into the crimson dungeon gate. The red glow of the gate slowly faded back to blue, and everyone got excited again. The news of Song Jian beginning to raid a real-difficulty dungeon quickly spread among the player base. As soon as Song Jian entered the dungeon, he was hit by an intense wave of heat. A narrow stone pathway spread out before him. Looking around, he saw nothing but skeletal remains everywhere. Dark flames erupted from the cracks in the ground, burning everything they came into contact with. Even the trees on either side of the path were ablaze with black flames. Everything was silent, with no living thing in sight. If you dont have at least 50 fire resistance points, you wouldnt even qualify to enter this place, Song Jian thought to himself as he surveyed his surroundings. An arrow marker appeared on the ground in front of him, indicating that he was to follow the path. Is this showing me how to complete the dungeon? Song Jian pondered, following the arrow. Soon, he arrived at a large pit filled with severed limbs and skeletal remains. A palpable tension filled the air from the pit. Creak creak creak In the pit, something was churning at the bottom. Soon, a large mass rose up, the pile of skeletons on top sliding off to the side. Humans, you do not belong here! A deep, raspy voice echoed from the pit as a skeleton wreathed in black flames emerged from the pile of bodies. This was a humanoid skeleton, its body gleaming metallically. But there were a pair of broken wings on its back. The skeleton held out its right hand, and instantly, a gale of black wind swept into its palm from the pit, forming a large, two-meter-long battle-axe. Song Jians eyes narrowed as he examined the monster before him. Skeleton Demon General, Level 20, Elite Level BOSS, Vitality Points: 2800/2800 Any living creature in my sightline will die! roared the Skeleton Demon General as it lunged towards Song Jian. Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: Chapter 449 Outsiders Chapter 449: Chapter 449 Outsiders An elite level 20 BOSS C before now, Song Jian would have had to expend a considerable effort to defeat it. However, to the current Song Jian, this skeleton warlord is just a slightly more robust ant. With axes in both hands, the skeleton warlord launched a hefty assault from the air on Song Jian who, rather than dodging, met the attack with his long sword, causing a collision with the cross-axes. Clang! With a crisp sound, Song Jian felt his arms sinking and a strong force pressing his hands down involuntarily. However, a look of disdain appeared on his face. He only has a strength of thirty points at most C no threat to me at all! Song Jian muttered to himself. The cross-axe is a heavy weapon and the skeleton warlord, by attacking from above, has every advantage. However, it couldnt even make Song Jian step back. Song Jians current abilities far exceed those of the skeleton warlord. For other teams of players, this skeleton warlord serves as a kind of gatekeeper, measuring their strength, causing weaker players to fail repeatedly. But in Song Jians eyes, this skeleton warlord is just slightly more powerful than ordinary monsters. Even without using his Immortal Sword Body, he can easily crush it. Broken Wing Dance, activate! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ The long sword in Song Jians hand danced with such force that it gave the impression of a heavy weapon. With just two moves, the skeleton warlord was forced back five or six steps, almost being knocked back into the Pit of Ten Thousand. Boom! As the final attack, Song Jian leaped high, his long sword leaving a dark red mark in mid-air, slicing fiercely towards the skeleton warlord. The furious Qi left the warlord roaring with its huge body still hovering in mid-air. Die! Song Jian bellowed, directing all sword skills towards the skeleton warship. Sword Silk, Sweeping Sword Style, Flash Thunder Strike, Despite the incessant roaring of the skeleton warlord, it had no room for counterattack. By the time it landed, its vitality points had dropped to a third. Even a level 30 elite BOSS would struggle to withstand the damage inflicted by Song Jian, let alone a level 20 skeleton warlord! Light Strike! Before the skeleton warlord could rise from the ground, a radiant golden sword qi swept across its body, accompanied by a deep howl. As the skeleton warlord, initially about to rise, came to a sudden halt, the black flames covering its body, as if extinguished by a strong wind, disappeared. Bang! With a dull thud, fragments of bone burst out from the body of the skeleton warlord. Like a sand tower collapsing, the huge body crumbled into a pile of fine bone fragments; This gatekeeper that caused so many player teams headaches was easily defeated by Song Jian. If the players gathered at the dungeon entrance knew that Song Jian had taken down the first BOSS of the real difficulty dungeon in such a short time, they would be flabbergasted. The skeleton warlord dropped a skills stone C Fierce Strike. It requires a long weapon to unleash and can deal 180% physical damage to the target. This skill has a great damage output and, most importantly, consumes very little energy. With only a 3-second cooldown time, it can be considered a regular skill. Such a skill would certainly be popular among players. If placed on the auction block, it would fetch a handsome price. Besides this skill stone, the skeleton warlord also dropped a piece of level 20 blue quality equipment, the Skeleton War Armor. This is a plate armor for warriors with extremely high defense. Additionally, it has a passive skill that gives a 30% chance of afflicting attackers with a weakness curse when taking damage. It can be considered quite top tier. On top of these items, the skeleton warlord also dropped two rubies and a Shattered Skull. This can be infused into equipment to improve its attributes. As my first time exploring a dungeon on the real difficulty level, the drops arent bad! Song Jian looks at the spoils in his bag, a satisfied smile on his face. Bypassing the Pit of Ten Thousand, Song Jian continues along the path. Along the way, several level 20 elite mutated zombies appear, either shooting out from the surrounding woods or surfacing from the ground beside the road. Even some half-corpses lying beside the road, that seem to have died a long time ago, growl lowly as Song Jian passes, attempting to crawl over and attack him. Such sudden attacks may catch regular teams off guard, potentially leading to unnecessary casualties. However, for Song Jian, these are just monotonous additions to his journey. Moreover, these elite monsters in the dungeon not only yield ample combat experience, but the quality and quantity of loot is much higher compared to the regular drops. Song Jian has already picked up nearly 5000 Doomsday Coins alone, making the rewards quite bountiful. Just as Song Jian wonders if this narrow path has an end, he suddenly hears yelling in the distance. Tony, stop resting beside the corpses, even if one of them was your companion who just died in combat! Amir, go notify the village chief quickly. Ask him to organize another group of villagers and bring some Holy Water. To deal with these nasty creatures, nothing works better than Holy Water. Susan, quickly gather people to burn these corpses. You certainly dont want them to stand up again to battle you! After a sprint, Song Jian finally reaches the end of the narrow path where a village lies. Epitomizing a fully armed fortress, the village is surrounded by caltrops and its walls are built with robust tree trunks, looking quite sturdy. On these walls are burning bonfires and villagers armed with bows and arrows, anxiously peering below the walls. In front of the village gates are dozens of strewn corpses. Despite the distance, Song Jian can clearly smell the stench of decay. A robust man clad in leather armor and wielding a broadsword is commanding a dozen villagers to clean up the battlefield. Upon spotting Song Jian, both the villagers on guard duty and those cleaning up the battlefield quickly aim their weapons at him. Looking at these level 22 villagers and the robust man, with a strength equal to a level 25 elite level BOSS, Song Jian cant help but furrow his brow. With his current abilities, there is no way for him to seize such a tightly guarded village. Stand where you are, outsider! State your business! The man at the village gate points his heavy sword at Song Jian and shouts. Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: Chapter 450: Assistance Chapter 450: Chapter 450: Assistance Song Jian stared down the barrels of dozens of weapons trained upon him. Many holding them were so nervous they were shaking, their fingers hovering over the triggers of their crossbows. He hurried to say aloud, I am but a mere traveler passing by and I mean no harm to anyone. To his eyes, all the guardians of this village were labelled in yellow, indicating their relationship with him was currently in a fragile indifference stage, which could turn hostile at any wrong move. The village stood in the way of Song Jians journey, posing a challenge. If he wanted to avoid hostilities with the entire village, hed have to quickly ease the tension between them. Oh Lord, captain, I think I saw Paul move! I swear, I didnt see it wrong! cried a militiaman holding a long spear suddenly, his face stricken with terror. All the militia cried out in fear and horror, backing quickly away from the village gates. Calm down, men! We came out here to eliminate these disgusting creatures! Consider your families back in the village your parents, spouses, and children. Do you want to let these monstrous creatures in?, a burly man wielding a double-handed sword shouted, swing his blade downwards and severing the head of a recently deceased comrade. Coal fire oil! Bring the coal fire oil quick and pour it over these monsters! Well burn them to ashes!, ordered the burly man. From the surrounding forest emerged the growls of more mutated zombies. Shaking and stumbling, they slowly exited the woods and moved towards the village. At this point, no one was paying Song Jian any more attention. Just then, Song Jian received a system notification: Kill at least three mutated zombies or village militia to choose your current faction. Faction? There are factions to choose from in this dungeon? Song Jian checked his reputation page. Having received the title of The Savior, his reputation with the human race was well into Revered. Like theres any other option; its not like theyre going to make me join the zombie monster faction, Song Jian muttered, shaking his head and swinging his sword at a mutated zombie that had crawled out from the burning forest. Seeing Song Jians actions, Falakfu breathed a small sigh of relief. He was the captain of the village militia and was the most powerful among them. He felt a powerful aura emanating from Song Jian. If Song Jian chose to attack the village at this critical moment, he might completely destroy the village that had survived for decades. The mutated zombies crawling out from the burning forest were all level 25 elite monsters. Their strength surpassed that of the village militia. Void of intelligence, they were urged by bloodlust to treat any living creature as food. They had no tactical formation and charged at the militia like wild beasts. With Falakfus leadership, although they were fearful of the monsters, the militia stood firm against the waves of monster attacks like a reef against the ocean; After Song Jian had slaughtered three of the monsters, he received a system prompt: During the in-dungeon faction selection, you have chosen the Human Defense faction. You will gain reputation by killing monsters in the dungeon. This reputation is not transferred out of the dungeon and is only used for transactions with the in-dungeon humans. Brave warrior from afar, we need your help! After Song Jian picked the Human faction in the dungeon, he unexpectedly heard Falakfus desperate calls for help from afar. Looking at him and the other militia, their names color had turned light green. Is this for real? Song Jian murmered, as he swung his sword to cut down the zombies, and rushed towards the villages gate. System: You have slain a level 25 in-dungeon mutated zombie (elite). You have gained 1200 combat experience points and 3 dungeon human reputation points. System: You have slain a level 26 in-dungeon mutated zombie (elite). You have gained 1500 combat experience points and 4 dungeon human reputation points. With each monstrous kill within the dungeon, Song Jian gained not only combat experience points, but also reputation points with the dungeon humans. However, these reputation points were separate from those he had previously acquired. Every mutated zombie he killed brought him 3 to 4 reputation points with the dungeon humans. With Song Jians assistance, the defense of the village significantly stabilized. In addition to their ferocious attacks, these mutated zombies carried infectious viruses. If one were scratched by them, immediate detox elixir would be required to avoid zombie infection. Should any of the militia be killed and their bodies not handled within a set amount of time, they would 100% evolve into zombies, reanimate, and become monsters once more. Young man, you are a mighty hero. My name is Falakfu. I am the captain of this villages militia. After this battle, I insist you join me at the Bullhorn Bar for a drink! Seeing Song Jian effortlessly slay the mutated zombies, Falakfu shouted, his heart filled with both astonishment and respect. I look forward to it, Song Jian replied with a nod, retracting his sword and droplets of zombie blood splashing off the blade. These in-dungeon mutated zombies were not only stronger, but their blood viruses were also significantly more potent compared to the ones outside. The battle went on for a good half hour. The caltrops by the village gate had all been destroyed by the mutated zombies, and out of the remaining militia, less than ten were still standing. There would be no complete corpses left behind. However, the number of mutated zombies was diminishing. The battle appeared to be nearing its end in favor of the village defense. Just as a smile of relief started to form on everyones face, a deep roar echoed from the depths of the burning forest, causing their faces to instantly drop. Even Falakfu looked tense. Watch out, a big one is coming! he warned, glancing at Song Jian. A big one? The second boss? taken aback, Song Jian quickly realized what he meant and smiled, thinking, I thought Falakfu was the second boss of the dungeon. I didnt expect that after joining the human faction, the system would add a monster boss Boom, boom, boom! Large trees from the forest were hurled into the air by an astounding force. A mutated zombie with a body emitting a metallic glow and wielding a massive bone club let out an angry roar toward the village gate; Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: Chapter 451: The Demonized Bat Chapter 451: Chapter 451: The Demonized Bat Seeing the towering zombie that was over two meters tall, Falakfu tightly held his great sword, glanced at Song Jian and said, Be careful of the Zombie Commander. Legend has it that he has received the power of the devil, capable of commanding all mutated zombies, he is the king among zombies! Song Jian took a look at the boss in front of him, and couldnt help but gasp. He didnt expect that this was only the second boss in the instance, yet it was already a level 25 lord-level boss. Mutated Zombie Commander, Level 25, Lord level, Vitality Points: 9000/9000 Its just a level 25 lord-level monster, it shouldnt be a big problem! Song Jian glanced at Falakfu standing beside him. Even without the help of this level 25 elite, Song Jian alone was confident that he could take out this Zombie Commander. Now with Falakfus aid, dealing with the boss should be even easier. Just then, a black speck suddenly appeared in the distant sky, and a piercing cry resonated in everyones ears. The militiamen couldnt help shouting, throwing down the weapons in their hands, and covering their ears. Despite this, many of them had fresh blood oozing from their ears. Damn it, another one is here! Falakfus face changed drastically, he trembled and looked upwards into the distant sky. A giant black bat was rapidly approaching from the distance. Its two eyes were blood-red, and it fixated on Falakfu. Its furry body had a huge scar that seemed to have just healed, surrounded by a ring of pink, raw flesh. Mutated Bat Leader, Level 25, Lord level, Vitality Points: 5000/10000 Damn it, even this bat has come to join the fray. I should have killed it completely earlier! Falakfu roared angrily, glancing back at the village gate, his eyes filled with deep worry. If it was just the Mutated Zombie Commander, as long as it couldnt break through the village gate, it couldnt harm the villagers inside. But this Mutated Bat Leader was different. It could bypass the villages defenses and enter the village to kill the inhabitants. It was because of this bat that dozens of villagers were killed during a previous night raid. Although Falakfu managed to seriously wound it, he didnt expect the Mutated Bat Leader to appear in front of him once again, taking advantage of the chaos caused by the mutant zombies attacking the village. It seemed that it was here for revenge. Mutated Bat! Song Jian looked at the giant bat and felt a thrill of excitement rather than fear. The main reason he had chosen to venture into this real difficulty instance was to obtain the Magic Source Stone from the Mutated Bat. He did not expect to encounter the bat so soon. As Falakfu was about to speak, Song Jian interjected: You deal with the Zombie Commander, the bat is mine! After saying this, Song Jian jumped into the air, sprouting a pair of iron wings from his back and flew towards the giant Mutated Bat. Falakfu knew that without Song Jians help, he wouldnt be able to defend the village. Although the Mutated Bat was injured and had only half its vitality points left, it could fly, making it a tougher adversary than the Zombie Commander. Falakfu initially intended to take on the bat himself, yet Song Jian had chosen the most difficult opponent. This filled Falakfu with gratitude. May the Holy Light bless us! Falakfu roared, holding his double-handed sword high in the air. A brilliant golden light radiated from his sword, covering all the militiamen. A faint golden circle even appeared under Song Jians feet. Holy Light Blessing? All attributes increased by 10%, vitality restoration rate increased by 30%, the effect is quite good! Song Jian looked at his status bar and nodded slightly in approval. Swish ~ On seeing Song Jian rushing at it, the Mutated Bat Leader immediately gave up its original target and pounced at Song Jian instead. The bat leader radiated a black aura, and its claws, resembling sharp blades, seemed to shred the air to pieces. Its shrill cries emitted from its mouth, each one like a sharpened arrow, leaving Song Jian with no chance to dodge, forcing him to endure the force of the BOSSS sonic attack. Clang, clang, clang~ Song Jians steel wings, as though conscious, fluttered continually, maintaining their flight while simultaneously launching themselves toward the demonic bat leaders claws, defending against its damage. Song Jian, of course, showed it no mercy, his long sword consistently chopping at the demonic bat leaders body. Streams of purplish-red blood splattered out, and tiny bits of fur were shredded by the Sword Qi. Within three minutes, the demonic bat leaders Vitality Points had plummeted down to less than 30%, leaving it looking haggard. At this moment, Song Jian still had half of his Vitality Points left, over one thousand points. He initially struggled with aerial combat, but later was able to deftly navigate the battlefield, actively evading the demonic bat leaders attacks. Squeak,squeak, squeak A burst of frantic, piercing noises sound out. Song Jian was preparing to deliver his most powerful blow to finish off the demonic bat leader, but upon hearing its urgent cries, he immediately halted. Its summoning small monsters! A look of excitement emerged on Song Jians face, as he waited for the BOSS to summon the small monsters. Before long, a black fog appeared in the distance and tens of level 25 Elite Level demonic bats rapidly descended upon Song Jian. Just what I wanted! Song Jian thrust his sword into the demonic bat leaders chest, then fiercely dragged it downwards. The wound that had been stricken by Falakfu once more splintered open, causing over a thousand points of critical damage, floating up from the head of the demonic bat leader. A mournful scream erupted as the demonic bat leader shook uncontrollably. Its massive wings lost all strength and it plummeted down like a stone, squirming helplessly on the ground. Without sparing another glance at the bat leader, who was on the brink of death on the ground, Song Jian began to charge towards the monsters it had summoned. The skies were soon filled with demonic bats which plummeted to the ground like dumplings boiled in water. Those who were critically wounded but not dead struggled on the ground, unleashing pitiful cries. Meanwhile, Song Jian was covered with minor wounds. These demonic bats had tough skin and their small sharp teeth inflicted high damage. Eventually, Song Jian also suffered considerable damage, with his Vitality Points falling below three hundred. Phew, I underestimated them. I didnt expect these little creatures to be so formidable. I nearly got surrounded and killed by them. Song Jian pulled out an Advanced Healing Potion and gulped it down. At this moment, the zombie war general had pushed Falakfu to the village gate, with all the remaining militia heavily injured and carried back into the village. The heavy gate was closed, left outside were only Song Jian and Falakfu. Up on the ramparts, the militiamen continuously used crossbows to attack the zombie war general. However, their arrows could not break through the zombies defence, sparking off its body like they were hitting metal. Falakfu was a mess. The once vibrant golden glow surrounding him had dwindled to a thin layer barely clinging to his bodys surface. The back of his sword was marked with a crack; it seemed likely it would shatter before much longer. Humans, die! The zombie war general swung his enormous bone club, ruthlessly hammering it toward Falakfus head. Chapter 452 - Chapter 452: Chapter 452: Holy Water Chapter 452: Chapter 452: Holy Water Boom! Falakfu, like a ragged sack, slammed heavily onto the village gate, causing a trembling and shaking, with dust rustling falling down. Seeing Falakfu severely injured, lying limp beneath the gate, the militia on the wall let out a cry of amazement, their faces filled with horror. However, not one of them dared to open the gate to rescue him. The zombified war general stepped forward and grabbed Falakfu by the collar, lifting him halfway. A mocking smile spread across the terrifying face of the undead general. Humans, how pitiful that your companions have abandoned you Falakfus mouth was full of blood, struggling to say something, but not a single word came out. Come, let me grant you even greater power, and become a member of the Undead! The zombie general opened his mouth wide, and a dark mist spewed from its fang-filled maw, tunneling into Falakfus nose and mouth. Light Strike! At the sound of a sharp rebuke, the zombified war general suddenly felt a horrifying fear from his back, immediately interrupting the transformation ritual. He tossed Falakfu aside and swung his bone staff at the source of his agitation. Bang! A dazzling golden Sword Qi directly severed the zombie generals bone staff. The hot golden Sword Qi slashed across the zombie generals body, as hot as molten rock. Countless dark mists erupted from its wounds, and the zombie general let out an earth-shattering roar, swinging both of its massive hands towards Song Jian. Flash Thunder Strike! Swish swish swish ~ Three thunder attacks appeared from nowhere, as the flash of Song Jians sword followed like a pale blue blade, slashing onto the zombie generals body. Steaming heat constantly emerged, and the powerful force of the thunder attack flowed on the surface of the zombie generals body, causing him to twitch involuntarily. Song Jians figure shifted and moved to the side of the zombie general. Broken Wing Dance! The zombie general with both hands protecting its chest bore the brunt of Song Jians attacks. Each strike created a devastating blow on its hands. The zombie general felt as if it was being repeatedly hammered by a heavy mallet. The creaking sound from its arms seemed unable to withstand the pressure and would break at any moment. How can it be so powerful! The zombie general retreated several steps, its eyes filled with astonishment. Kill it, it is the origin of all the mutant zombies. As long as you kill it, the town will never be troubled by zombies again Falakfu struggled to stand up and roared in a hoarse voice. At this moment, his face was covered in black mist, and these mists were like countless little snakes crawling across his face. Song Jian glanced at Falakfu; his Vitality Points were less than a hundred. Moreover, there seemed to be a strange energy within his body, constantly corroding him. Falakfus body kept twitching, losing all of his strength, and he couldnt even stand up. The zombified war general threw away the remaining half of his bone staff and raised his right hand into the air. His palm was empty, but it seemed to be holding an immensely heavy object, making his arm tremble uncontrollably. Crack, crack, crack~ An intense commotion erupted from within the zombie general, as if bones were snapping. In no time, countless dark bone spines shone from within its body. Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, Destruction! The black mist coursing through the zombie generals body gradually condensed into full body armor. Like a porcupine, countless black spines of varying sizes erupted from its body. Each spine radiated a metallic luster, with a flame-like black mist flowing on the surface. Song Jian swung his sword and chopped at the zombie leaders body, clang clang clang, a series of crisp sounds, as if hacking at alloy, leaving only a white mark. How could this be, its defense has become so strong! Song Jian was horrified. Now every time he dealt damage, it was only a single-digit number. Not even a level 30 lord-level BOSS should have such a defense. The transformed zombie leaders right hand kept lifting into the air, unaffected by Song Jians attacks and not retaliating. When its right hand could not hold on, its left hand forcefully gripped the right wrist, as if lifting something with all its strength. Song Jian sensed something wrong, but looking at the zombie leaders right hand, he couldnt see anything, as if it were holding an invisible weight. What, what is going on! Song Jian couldnt help but step back, feeling a strong sense of threat, as if a large net was looming over him. Stop, stop it Falakfu rolled, using all his strength to stretch out his right hand, as if trying to grab Song Jian, his face filled with urgency and desperately yelled, Its summoning a hell demon, stop it, or this place will become a demon domain, and no living thing will exist here Song Jian was shocked, thinking that there were too many traps in this dungeon. A level 25 lord BOSS could turn the entire area into a demon domain? What should I do? My attacks cant break through its defense! Sung Jian frowned and shouted. At this moment, a hideous smile appeared on the face of the transformed zombie general. Its right arm was almost over its head. When its arm was fully raised, that would be when the hell demon appeared. Holy water, use holy water to attack it! Falakfu yelled at the wall. Panicking, the militiamen began searching for it. In no time, five or six holy water bottles were thrown from the wall and hit the transformed zombie leaders body. Like concentrated sulfuric acid, as soon as the holy water touched the BOSSS body, it directly dissolved its demonic armor. The holy water, like a living thing, continuously burrowed into its body, causing severe pain, making it let out a piercing scream. A series of damage numbers in the dozens floated from the zombie leaders head. Shaking violently, it seemed as if it would collapse at any moment, but it still held on stubbornly. A few drops of holy water inadvertently splashed onto Falakfu, causing his body to emit a wisp of blue smoke as if the holy water was also attacking him. Not enough, not enough Falakfus face twisted, his body trembling slightly as he looked at the transformed zombie leader and yelled at the wall. Captain, were out of holy water! A panicked militiaman on the wall shouted. Light Strike! Song Jian glanced at the skill, and as soon as the cooldown for Light Strike ended, he immediately swung his sword and performed the holy-powered sword technique, targeting the right arm of the transformed zombie general. The dazzling golden light, like a scorching sun, made everyone shield their eyes. The transformed zombie leaders eyes bled black tears, and smoke billowed from its body as if it were being burned. With a piercing scream, a severed arm as thick as a grown mans thigh spun toward the distance, smashing a burning black tree into two. The transformed zombie leaders face was full of despair as it knelt on the ground, holding the remaining half of its right arm in its left hand, and yelled out a miserable scream. Soon after, black flames erupted from the transformed zombie leaders feet, and in no time, it became a human-shaped torch. The intense heat made Song Jian step back involuntarily. Quickly, the transformed zombie leader turned into a pile of black ashes, with black mist continually drifting around and floating into the air, slowly dissipating. Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: Chapter 453: Dissection Chapter 453: Chapter 453: Dissection Weve won, weve won! After a brief silence, all the militia members cheered, some even crying tears of joy as they covered their faces. Two lord-level monster bosses had been killed, so it was unlikely that any monsters would threaten the village for a long time. Those who had survived were filled with relief. Song Jian looked at the pile of dark ashes from the Zombie Warlord and a smile appeared on his face. The monsters defense had reached its peak just before he killed it. Even with Song Jians terrifying attack power, he could barely break through the bosss defense, causing single-digit damage. This level 25 lord-level boss surprisingly had the trump card of summoning hellish demons. If it had successfully summoned one, it would have been an arduous battle, and the entire village might have been destroyed. Fortunately, I detected your weakness at the last moment, or I might not have been able to stop you Song Jian thought to himself as he looked at the pile of ashes. The Zombie Warlords body was covered in black bone spikes, but his right arm had none. Song Jian detected this weak point, and with a quick Light Strike filled with divine power, he severed the arm. It seems like this was the only way to complete the mission. Under such a terrifying defense bonus, I dont believe there are other players who could break through its defense at this stage! Song Jian thought, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. Captain, what happened to you? The village gate slowly opened, and a swarm of militiamen rushed out. Seeing the black energy covering Falakfus face, they looked frightened. At this moment, Falakfus body was covered with streaks of black energy like chains, and his eyes filled with terrifying bloodshot veins. Even his muscles began to bulge, their surface emitting a metallic sheen. Hes turning into a demon! The captain is turning into a demon! A militiaman pointed at Falakfu in horror, stepping back. Roar! Falakfu suddenly let out a roar, dropped on all fours like a wild beast, and swiftly dashed toward the burning forest. The militiamen surrounding him were afraid to get contaminated by his energy and didnt dare to stop him. Song Jian saw a dark shadow flashing past him, and by the time he looked up, Falakfu had already rushed into the burning forest, leaving only a blurry figure for Song Jian. It seems the threat to this village hasnt disappeared; this Falakfu may become the next Zombie Warlord Song Jian thought. The Zombie Warlord dropped a level 25 silver-quality plate armor and a silver- quality two-handed battleaxe. There were also some level 20 materials, all of which Song Jian collected. The demonic bat leader was still flapping its wings in a struggle to escape. However, being on the verge of death now, it had no strength left to fight back and could be easily killed even by an ordinary militiaman. Song Jian quickly walked up, stabbed his sword into the demonic bat leaders body, and depleted its last bit of Vitality Points. The bat leader exploded with a soft bang and a pile of items dropped. After examining the loot, Song Jian couldnt help but curse, What a bunch of junk! From this level 25 lord-level boss, he had only received a pile of materials, not a single piece of equipment. The total value of those materials wasnt even worth the price of the silver-quality battleaxe dropped by the Zombie Warlord. Perhaps its loot was reduced because it had been severely injured to begin with, Song Jian could only speculate. However, his main concern, the Magic Source Stone, was not among the loot. This puzzled him. After all, this was a demon bat leader. If even it didnt drop a Magic Source Stone, wouldnt the drop rate for ordinary demon bats be even lower? Sir, sir? A timid militiaman went up to Song Jian and bowed. The village chief has invited you to rest in the village, sir. There is also an important matter he wishes to discuss with you. Song Jian glanced at the demonic bat leaders corpse with a gloomy expression, then looked at the militiaman. A trace of murderous intent in his eyes caused the militiaman to step back involuntarily. Wait a moment, I have something else to do first. Song Jian replied irritably. Sir, do you want to dissect these demonic bats? I have a dissecting knife! Seeing Song Jian still staring at the bat leaders corpse, the militiaman assumed he wanted to dissect it and hurriedly took out a dissecting knife to please him. The knife hadnt been well maintained. There were traces of rust on the handle and some notches on the blade. However, its attributes caught Song Jians eye. Old dissecting knife (white), item level 1, effect: Damage 3-7, increases dissection efficiency by 5%; usable condition: level 1. Dissection, dissection Song Jians eyes brightened, and he suddenly remembered that Annie had mentioned that the Magic Source Stone was a gastric stone that aided digestion in the demon bats stomachs. Just as realization dawned on him, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh. If thats the case, thank you very much! Song Jian accepted the dissecting knife from the militiaman with a smile. Splat! With the dissecting knife, Song Jian easily opened up the demonic bat leaders stomach and took out a black crystal the size of a fingernail. When he saw the stone, Song Jian couldnt help but burst into laughter. I didnt expect it to be hiding in the stomach. I almost missed it. Hahaha! Though the Magic Source Stone wasnt large, it felt heavy in Song Jians hand, weighing around thirty grams. After a thorough search of the bat leaders stomach, he found no other rewards and walked towards the other level 25 ordinary demon bats, dissecting knife in hand. After spending ten minutes dissecting those bats, Song Jian ripped open all their stomachs. Not every demon bat had a Magic Source Stone in its stomach; in the end, he only collected about fifty grams. The Magic Source Stones had various sizes, and the strangest thing was that when placed together, they would attract and merge with each other. In no time, they fused into a slightly larger black crystal. Thankyou! Song Jian handed the dissecting knife back to the militiaman with a smile. The militiaman glanced at the Magic Source Stone in Song Jians hand and hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something. Song Jian suddenly asked, Have you seen this kind of black crystal before? Sir, we have these black stones in our villages general store! The militiaman scratched his head, perplexed as to why Song Jian would collect these black crystals, a look of doubt in his eyes. Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: Chapter 454 Village Chief Chapter 454: Chapter 454 Village Chief Upon hearing the militia say that there were Magic Source Stones for sale in the villages general store, Song Jian was overjoyed. The reason he had explored this realistic difficulty replica was to obtain Magic Source Stones. However, this time he had only collected fifty grams of them. To gather enough stones to build a Magic Tower, it would take him a long time. If he could buy Magic Source Stones in this village, that would be the best news for Song Jian. Lets go; take me into the village and have a look! Song Jian put away the Magic Source Stones and said with a smile. When Song Jian entered this village, he saw an old man dressed in a gray linen robe, with a wrinkled face and snow-white hair. Leaning on his crutch, the old man stood in the center of the village surrounded by people. Upon seeing Song Jian, the old man trembled as he approached and paid his respects, saying, Warrior, I am the village chief of Fok Village, Zola Fok. Thank you for saving our homes and sparing the lives of hundreds of innocents Song Jian hurriedly rushed to help the old man up and said with a righteous look, I am just a wandering swordsman. Seeing such monsters, I naturally couldnt stand idly by. Regrettably, I wasnt able to save Falakfu; he was a brave guardian! Falakfu was a good boy. I hope his soul finds rest. Village Chief Zola said softly, seemingly unfazed by the loss of their strongest combatant. Upon hearing Village Chief Zolas words, a faintly strange feeling welled up in Song Jians heart. This was highly unusual. However, Song Jian didnt continue the conversation, but asked, Respected village chief Zola, I came here for a magic material, the Magic Source Stone, which is this black crystal. It only exists in the bodies of demonized bats. I want to ask if you know any nearby places with demonized bat nests? These black crystals can often be picked up by villagers when they go out. Although we dont know what its used for, carrying it around often helps to avoid pain and illnesses, so many people have some with them. Village Chief Zola opened his collar and showed Song Jian a Magic Source Stone. It was about half the size of a fist and weighed over three hundred grams, making Song Jian somewhat envious. You can go to the general store at the front of the village to have a look; they have them for sale. Chief Zola looked at Song Jian up and down, seemingly assessing his strength, and then said, As for the den of demonized bats, if you follow the path from the back door of the village straight ahead, youll find it at the north-facing cliff in the Mourning Wasteland. Theres a huge cave there with many demonized bats. The Mourning Wasteland? I see, Song Jian nodded his head. Soon, Song Jian found the general store the village chief mentioned. It not only had a large number of Magic Source Stones, but also many other valuable items. Song Jian even saw a gold-quality musket. Although its properties were average, a gold-quality musket outside this area was worth at least 100,000 Doomsday Coins. The items in the store had to be purchased with replica human prestige, which was of no use outside the replica. It could only be used here as currency. I need to grind this replica for at least half a month to buy the gold-quality musket Song Jian calculated in his heart, shook his head, and ultimately gave up the idea of continuing to grind this replica. He exchanged all his replica human prestige for Magic Source Stones, and combined with what he had already obtained, Song Jian now had more than three hundred grams of Magic Source Stones. This is worth thirty million! Song Jian held the small bundle of Magic Source Stones in his hand, a bitter smile on his face. A short stay in the village before moving to the villages back door, Song Jian found himself at the back gate of the village. With the village backed against a cliff, the so-called back door was, in fact, the only escape route for villagers. In case the village gate was breached, the villagers could flee through here. At this moment, Village Chief Zola was standing at the back door. Seeing Song Jian approaching, Zola took out a yellowish parchment scroll from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, Warrior, you saved our village, and I have nothing to repay you with. This is a map of the entire Mourning Wasteland, including a small part of the Nest of Mourning, the den of the demonized bats. I believe it will certainly be of help to you. Zolas expression was very sincere, which surprised Song Jian. Even when they lost their militia captain, who had always guarded the village, the village chief had not shown such an expression. Upon glancing at the map, Song Jian could see that it detailed the Mourning Wastelands topography and even marked the locations of powerful monsters. It was quite thorough. In the lower right corner of the map, it depicted a small section of the Nest of Mourning, marked with numerous holes and passages. It looked like someone had explored it for a long time before drawing it. It was detailed but only showed about less than a third of the entire nest. Based on the markings on the map, it appeared that there might also be a second layer to the Nest of Mourning. However, since nobody had fully explored it, this was just speculation. Thank you, village chief! Song Jian put away the map and thanked Zola with a smile. Regardless of the purpose for giving him this map, it did save Song Jian a lot of exploration time. Otherwise, he would have had to spend at least a few days in the Mourning Wasteland to find the den of demonized bats. In fact, there were many more side quests and hidden quests in this village that could be dug up. If a small team entered here, they could benefit greatly, but it would also take more time. After all, this was just a level 10 realistic difficulty replica. The items within it were not that interesting for Song Jian. It was better to find the demonized bats nest as soon as possible and obtain the Magic Source Stones. Watching Song Jian holding a torch and disappearing into the rocky passageway behind the village, a trace of a complex expression flickered across Village Chief Zolas face. Under the dim light, it seemed like a dark snake-like aura was nestled between his eyebrows. The rocky passageway behind the village was spacious and bore traces of artificial chiseling. Creating such a passageway would have taken at least several decades of efforts by the entire village. Holding a torch, Song Jian walked for more than twenty minutes before finally seeing light ahead. Finally made it out. Song Jian said as he walked quickly to the end of the passage. As soon as he stepped out, a miserable scream rang in his ears. This sudden howl startled Song Jian, making him shiver. He couldnt help but summon his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, gripping it tightly in his hand as he anxiously looked around. Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: Chapter 455: Dwarf Guardian Chapter 455: Chapter 455: Dwarf Guardian Leaving the rock wall passage, Song Jian saw a vast expanse of dark brown land. The ground was covered in gullies and countless large and small cracks, giving a sense of nowhere to set foot. As gusts of harsh wind blew, ghostly wailing sounds emerged from these cracks in the earth, as if countless people were crying in unison. No wonder its called the Mourning Wasteland. It must be because of this bizarre terrain! Song Jian thoughtfully observed. In this land, not even a hint of green vegetation could be seen, indicating that it was severely barren. This was also why the villagers, despite suffering from zombie invasions, were unwilling to migrate here. Song Jian summoned all his blood crows and, following the maps guidance, had them fly ahead to scout and locate the Nest of Mourning. Soon, based on feedback from a blood crow, Song Jian determined the specific location of the Nest of Mourning. After half a day, he arrived at the lair of the demonic bats, the Nest of Mourning. At first glance, the Nest of Mourning appeared like a gigantic blade that had fiercely cleaved into the towering rock wall, leaving behind a massive crack. From this crack occasionally came piercing howls, while an ice-cold chill poured out from the nest. At the edge of the nest, thick black ice continually spread outward. Outsider, halt! This is not a place you should be! a deep voice sounded from within the nest. Song Jian squinted his eyes, and shortly after, a short and stout figure emerged from the nest. A dwarf? Song Jian murmured with narrowed eyes. The dwarf before him was clad in thick heavy armor, with magic runes flickering faintly on its surface. The armor radiated a silvery glow, suggesting that it was a set of magical battle armor. Both the silver-quality suit and the warhammer in the dwarfs hand emitted a faint silvery light and were quite valuable. The dwarfs hair and beard were entangled, and apart from a pair of sharp eyes and a high nose bridge, no other facial features could be seen. Who are you? Song Jian furrowed his brows and scrutinized the dwarf. Strangely, he was unable to detect any of the dwarfs attributes or information, as if they were concealed from him. I am Kambia Ironhammer, the guardian of this cave. Countless monsters lie within, and once one unintentionally ventures inside, it is difficult to come out alive. To prevent the needless loss of innocent lives here, I must stand guard. The dwarf Kambia shook off the frost from his beard and spoke. You are diligently guarding this place simply to dissuade strangers from venturing into the nest and losing their lives? Song Jian asked, his eyes flashing. Yes, young man, leave this place quickly. Even without encountering the monsters in the cave, the chilling winds that blow from within carry the breath of hell that can harm your body. The dwarf patiently advised. Im sorry, but I came here to hunt the monsters inside! Song Jian shook his head. Hunt monsters? The dwarfs face darkened, and he stared at Song Jian. Young man, do you know how powerful those monsters inside are? Each one is at least level 30, and they number in the tens of thousands. Even a level one combatant would struggle to emerge unscathed. Youre just a level 22 adventurer, so how can you arrogantly claim to hunt monsters? The dwarf took a couple of steps forward, and his aura emanated, revealing his previously hidden attributes and information. An elite level 28 Boss? Song Jian glanced at the dwarf. This was his first encounter with an NPC who could hide their information; he had always assumed that this ability was exclusive to players. If you can withstand my three attacks, you will be qualified to enter the Nest of Mourning! The dwarf roared. His aura surged like a tide, shattering the frost on his body as he lunged toward Song Jian. What if I defeat you instead of just enduring the three attacks? Song Jian laughed, gripping his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a backhanded sweep, he unleashed a dazzling Sword Qi that rushed toward the dwarf. Bang! The longsword and warhammer collided fiercely, producing a deep, muffled clash. The sheer energy surrounding them caused a rumbling noise from the rock wall above, and the falling debris was ground to dust by the surrounding force. Dwarf Kambias complexion changed, and from the power transmitted through his warhammer, he could sense that the human standing before him wasnt much weaker than himself. Very well! You are powerful and a worthy opponent! Kambia yelled as he leaped into the air. Bolts of lightning appeared out of nowhere, converging towards the warhammer in his hand. In an instant, his entire body surged with electric plasma, making him look like a thunderbolt incarnate. Thunderstrike! Kambia roared, hurtling toward Song Jian like a bolt of lightning. This power Song Jian narrowed his eyes and a solemn expression crossed his face. Although he had also mastered the lightning-infused sword technique Flash Thunder Strike, it was vastly different from Kambias Thunderstrike, like comparing an earthworm to a giant dragon. Such terrifying lightning power made it believable if Kambia claimed to be the Son of Thunder. Sacred Parry! Song Jian tightly gripped his longsword, adopting a defensive stance. Bang! A force ten times stronger than before struck Song Jian. Within a radius of ten meters, lightning filled the air, melting more than half of the black ice at the entrance of the Nest of Mourning. As the blue lightning energy enveloped the area, a flash of brilliant golden light appeared and pierced through the surrounding lightning energy like a sharp blade. Bam! A dark shadow violently slammed against the rock wall, leaving a deep crater. Dwarf Kambias eyes were filled with disbelief, and despite the pain coursing through his body, he shouted at Song Jian, What power is this? Staring at the long, deep gouges under his feet, Song Jian panted and replied, Divine Power! Dwarf Kambia jumped down from the rock wall, and his right hand, still gripping the warhammer, involuntarily twitched. He looked at Song Jian with a stunned and cautious expression. You are a warrior with great power! The dwarf Kambias eyes flickered, seemingly reluctant to continue the fight. He nodded towards Song Jian and said, With my power, I cant stop you. You are qualified to enter the Nest of Mourning. Song Jian nodded, preparing to enter the Nest of Mourning. Still, he heard Kambia speak again, However, even with your strength, it is impossible to penetrate the depths of the Nest of Mourning. There are simply too many monsters inside. By the time you discover them, it may already be too late to escape Chapter 456 - Chapter 456: Chapter 456 Nest of Mourning Chapter 456: Chapter 456 Nest of Mourning Whoo- The icy cold wind howled past Song Jians ears, sounding as if someone was sobbing loudly next to him. The fierce wind was like little daggers on his bare skin, causing a stinging sensation as he rapidly slid downward. After an indefinite period, Song Jian felt a jolt throughout his body as he landed firmly in a layer of black snow. This depth I must be a few hundred meters underground by now, Song Jian looked up and thought. Accompanying the howling cold wind were wailing cries, as if countless individuals were sobbing together, creating an urge to retch over time. The surroundings of the Nest of Mourning, deep underground, were pitch black, like a void. A vertical eye opened slowly on Song Jians forehead, and its silvery light illuminating the surroundings, revealing a clear view. Song Jian found himself in a cavern-like ice cellar, surrounded by countless holes similar to a beehive. Numerous air flows gushed out from these holes, creating a cacophony reminiscent of hundreds of wails. The surrounding rock walls were covered in a thick layer of Black Ice. Song Jian even found some animal carcasses frozen within it. Thump, thump, thump~ A sound of beating wings echoed from the holes. Startled, Song Jian quickly closed his vertical eye, plunging the surroundings back into darkness. The sound of flapping wings grew louder as countless basketball-sized black bats flew out from the holes, following the path Song Jian had slid through previously and flying upwards. These ink-black bats had crimson eyes and sharp fangs, emanating a demonic aura. Their gaze was filled with bloodlust and brutality. Squeak,squeak, squeak- A sharp squealing resounded as the horde of these level thirty monsters surged upwards, as if something above was attracting them. They did not notice Song Jian hiding behind an ice rock at all. It was not until the bats had flown away, leaving silence in their wake that Song Jian stepped out from his hiding spot. There were at least a hundred of these demon bats, but they definitely did not constitute all of the Nest of Mourning. There must be many more within the nest. Song Jian sighed. Facing such a dreadful creature would be a daunting task even for a top-tier professional squad with reasonable coordination and decent equipment. They would need to take advantage of the terrain to defeat it. As for Song Jian, dealing with so many demon bats single-handedly would be an uphill battle. After some hesitance, Song Jian boldly proceeded into the tunnel. He believed that with his abilities, even if he couldnt exterminate all the demon bats, he could at least escape them. Taking out the map, he followed its guidance, continuing down the current passageway towards a stone forest, a sanctuary of the demon bats. The passageways in the entire Nest of Mourning intertwined just like a complex labyrinth. Without the guidance of the map and Song Jians markings along the path, it would have been easy to get lost. The stone forest marked on the map is ahead. The map states that there are at least two hundred demon bats here, but theyre all regular monsters, no bosses, Song Jian looked up at the way forward. The vertical eye on his forehead emitted a slightly silver glow. He then pocketed his map, and moved on. Outside the entrance to the dungeon, about a dozen players were gathered, staring at the gloomy, glowing entrance in a daze. The dungeon allowed multiple teams or individuals to challenge it simultaneously. However, once the True difficulty was activated, only heroes at this level were allowed to challenge the dungeon. As the dungeon only allowed egress and not ingress, many aspiring conquering players were waiting outside the massive gate. Has someone truly dared to enter the dungeon at True difficulty? This must be the first time it has been activated, right? Are you kidding? This is a level twenty-two dungeon, probably only one person in the whole Doomsday City is eligible to enter. As the crowd chirped in surprise, a group of players walked in. Among them, a middle-aged man of over forty, was overjoyed to see the entrance of the dungeon. Unbelievable! The info from that merchant was actually true; there is a dungeon here! Captain, check what level it is. Can we enter? a young archer in the team shouted. Eh, why is this dungeon red? Arent all the dungeons usually light blue? a player of the priest class in the team furrowed his brows in confusion. This this is the True difficulty, someone is challenging it! The middle-aged man seemed to have realized something, causing his expression to shift dramatically. True difficulty? Captain, are you talking about the Final Battle of the dungeon? Once someone conquers the True difficulty, this challenge would disappear forever The priest players face fell. Once a dungeons certain level disappeared, the items that could be obtained from this level would become unique reflexively. If they had any special effects, their value could potentially skyrocket several times. How is that possible? Is there already a team ready to challenge the True difficulty? Even the level five dungeons havent been conquered by any team, let alone this being a level ten dungeon The middle-aged man was dazed, muttering to himself. Regarding the current player levels, many already meet the criteria to enter the lowest-level dungeons, the level five dungeon, at True difficulty, but no one has successfully conquered one yet. The middle-aged man player was already at level nineteen, and had once tried to challenge a level five dungeon at True difficulty. But, not long after entering the dungeon, they were driven out by a boss. Since then, no one in his team dared try to challenge the True difficulty level in a dungeon anymore. A team? What team? This dungeon at True difficulty requires at least level twenty-two to enter. Look at the current level leaderboard, see how many players qualify to enter! a player waiting on the side, looking enviously at the scarlet dungeon entrance, chuckled. The middle-aged man checked the level leaderboard and was shocked. He fixed his gaze on the player and asked, Are you suggesting that only one person is challenging the True difficulty of the dungeon? Exactly, its Song Jian, the first on the level glory leaderboard. Hes the one challenging this dungeon at True difficulty! Just one person The team that just arrived exchanged glances with each other, unable to believe what they had just heard. At that moment, Song Jian had already arrived in the underground stone forest. It was a huge cavern with robust stalagmites rising from the ground. Many brown mosses and small plants were growing on the ground, completely exposed. The temperature here was much warmer than in the tunnel, devoid of any frost. Standing outside the passageway, staring at the stone forest in front of him, Song Jian was taken aback. What whats going on here. Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: Chapter 457: Dissection Technique Chapter 457: Chapter 457: Dissection Technique The stone forest before him was indeed as described on the map C the dwelling place of a swarm of demonized bats. There were numerous Level 30 bats here. However, apart from the demonized bats, Song Jian was surprised to discover another creature in the stone forest. These were giant scorpions, their bodies gold as if draped with a layer of golden armor. They had two large pincers in the front and a segmented, curved tail with a venomous stinger on the back. Even when climbing the rock wall, they moved quickly and effortlessly. At the moment, these golden scorpions were burrowing out from various underground caves, spreading like tides against the rock walls, battling the demonized bats that were fluttering in mid-air. The claws of the demonized bats could easily break the defense of the golden scorpions, and their sonic attacks could make the golden scorpions lose control of their bodies and fall from the rock walls. On the other hand, the huge pincers of the golden scorpions were formidable weapons against the demonized bats. They could easily sever a demonized bat in half, and the scorpion tail was swift and accurate as a piercing spear, even the bats flying in the sky could accurately be nailed by it. Any demonized bat stung by the scorpion tail would be dyed a light green and corrode into a sludgy liquid in no time. The corpses of the golden scorpions and demonized bats rained down, amassing a thick layer on the ground in no time. The situation was grim. Both sides fought ferociously, neither willing to back off, hundreds of golden scorpions and demonized bats ended up as broken bodies. At this point, Song Jian dared not make a sound or even step into the stone forest. He could only silently wait for the end of this battle. Seeing all the corpses, Song Jian thought to himself, Good, this saves me a lot of trouble; I dont have to lure them out one by one. Song Jian had originally planned to slowly lure out three to five of them one at a time. He had chosen several terrain depressions on his way here, perfect for solo hunting monsters. But doing so would certainly take a lot of time. The sudden battle presented him with a straightforward way to obtain the Magic Source Stones. In fact, this battle was precipitated by Song Jians elimination of the lead demonized bat. The demonized bats became weak, and the golden scorpions took advantage, causing this battle. And more importantly, its implausible that a task in the game would be impossible to complete. Given the number of demonized bats in this habitat, let alone one Song Jian, even if there were ten times as many people, even a team of ten attempting to raid this location would ultimately return empty-handed. Song Jian was powerless in face of the rush of hundreds of demonized bats. After this major battle, most of the demonized bats would die off. The remaining ones could meet the kill quota for a small team and would not appear too odd. Song Jian simply had to wait patiently. Charging in now would be pinpointing his own grave. Half an hour later, the battle in the stone forest was drawing to a close. Right now, of the entire stone forest, there were no more than dozens of demonized bats left. The remaining golden scorpions had also fled back through the underground caves they had originally emerged from. Many of them were dragging the broken bodies of the demonized bats into the caves. Even so, there was a thick layer of corpses of demonized bats and golden scorpions decorating the ground of the stone forest. Seeing this, Song Jians eyes brightened. After all, he had not come here to clear out an instance; he had come for the Magic Source Stones. Now he didnt have to kill the demonized bats one by one, seeing all these bat corpses strewn around. The remaining demonized bats flew to the uplands of the stone forest to rest. Song Jian cautiously entered the stone forest and took out a dissection knife to poke at the bodies of the bats. The dissecting knife was a bronze knife he had purchased with reputation points in the village before this instance. The knife was substantially better than the one the militia had lent him before. This green-quality weapon not only increased the chance of successful dissection by 10% but also increased the chance of acquiring items by 5%. Unlike other players who perform dissection carefully, making light incisions to get more monster body materials, Song Jian was intending to look only for Magic Source Stones. Thus he did not operate like other players. Instead, he jammed the knife directly into the body of the demonized bat and fiercely tore downwards, making a huge wound in the bats abdomen. Afterwards, he ran his hands inside the bats stomach. Each Magic Source Stone was tiny, some were even smaller than half a pinkie fingernail. There would be residues of undigested food in the bats stomachs, making the search quite troublesome. On some occasions, after a long search, Song Jian would find that the bats stomach did not contain a Magic Source Stone. After dissecting tens of demonized bats stomachs, Song Jian finally received a system alert: System: You have learned the life skill C Dissection Technique (Level 1). {[Dissection Technique]}: Passive, Level 1. Increases dissection efficiency by 5% when dissecting a creatures corpse. Phew, Ive finally mastered this dissection technique, learning skills is so much harder now than when I first entered the game! Song Jian shook his head, thinking to himself. When they first entered the game, players quickly mastered any skill. Most attack skills could be mastered by attacking monsters effectively three times and mastering the corresponding passive skill. One could master a life skill by successfully completing a task once on their own. For skills like the Dissection Technique, if one were just starting the game, Song Jian would have stood a great chance of mastering it after dissecting just one monster. But now, he has dissected nearly a hundred demonized bats, which goes to show how difficult it is to learn a skill now. Of course, this also had something to do with Song Jians technique. Song Jian was only concerned with the bats stomach. One cut from him would practically split the demonized bat in half. To call it dissection was somewhat of a stretch. There were over a hundred demonized bat corpses on the ground. This would be a fantastic opportunity for those who had mastered the techniques of skinning or dissection to level up. But Song Jian was only after the Magic Source Stones. The fact that he had mastered the Dissection Technique was just a pleasant surprise. The monster corpses he had dissected collapsed and decomposed much faster, turning into a pile of black ash in a mere few seconds. Song Jian moved quickly; in no time, there were fewer and fewer demonized bat corpses scattered across the ground. As he was dissecting another demonized bat, one injured bat that was hovering on a stalactite noticed him. Its little red eyes stared intently at the human intruder in their habitat. Its sharp fangs revealed, it looked ready to strike. Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: Chapter 458: Escape Chapter 458: Chapter 458: Escape Squeak~ The monster bat that spotted Song Jian suddenly let out a shrill shriek, plunging towards Song Jian with its wide wings spread out, like a dark shadow swooping towards him. Song Jian was startled and ignored the body of the monster bat already ripped open. He jumped backward swiftly, but a sharp pain suddenly shot through his neck. More than sixty damage points floated above Song Jians head. Touching his neck, he felt three blood trails slowly oozing blood. Song Jian struck back and his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword left a trail of marks in the air, chopping the severely wounded monster bat into two. However, the earlier shriek from the monster bat had alarmed the rest of the bats resting overhead. Whoosh- The sound of flapping bat wings echoed, and their shrill cries reverberated throughout the stone forest. Song Jian quickly summoned two Fire Elemental Spirits. Though these Fire Elemental Spirits of above-level twenty didnt pose much of a threat to monster bats, they could relieve some pressure from Song Jian. And even if they perished, Song Jian wouldnt have a heartache over it. The Black Dragon hatchling was too low leveled. Summoning it now would mean sending it to its death. Also, due to the blood sampling process, the Black Dragon hatchling was in a state of weakness. Even if it was summoned, it wouldnt be of much help. If the monster bats killed it, it would probably leave Song Jian devastated. A big swarm of monster bats descended all at once, instantly overwhelming Song Jian and the two Fire Elemental Spirits. The level twenty-two spirits lasted less than a minute before being killed by the bats, turning into a pile of crimson crystal shards. Fighting while retreating, Song Jian finally retreated into an indented rock wall, which significantly reduced the damage received. Upon checking his vitality points, he found that he was left with fewer than five hundred. You should know that his Vitality Points were at nineteen hundred and forty, nearly reaching two thousand, which were almost similar to an elite BOSS of the same level. However, while confronting dozens of monster bats, Song Jians Vitality Points were plummeting fast. After quickly gulping down an Advanced Healing Potion, Song Jian felt slightly relieved. He swung his sword, doing his all to chop down the monster bats in front of him. Hearing two crisp bangs in the distance, he instantly lost contact with the Fire Elemental Spirits. Ten more monster bats flew over, immediately putting him under greater pressure. Thankfully, he had retreated to the recess of the rock wall. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to hang on for long under the siege. Relying on the terrain and potions, Song Jian managed to barely hold on. In a short while, over a dozen monster bats were chopped into halves by him, but the consumption of Advanced Healing Potions was also high. Song Jian would immediately gulp down a bottle as soon as the potions cooldown time ended. However, even then, his Vitality Points were constantly decreasing. Immortal Sword Body, Activate! Boom! A strong surge of golden Qi erupted intensely from Song Jians body. The monster bats in front of him were all subjected to a strong impact force and were involuntarily thrown backward. At level six of the Immortal Sword Body, all attributes increased by 10 points, defense went up by 60%, and resistance by 50%. At this moment, Song Jian was like a humanoid mecha. The damage that the demonic bats originally inflicted on him, around fifty to sixty points, suddenly dropped to just over twenty. Broken Wing Dance! With the Immortal Sword Body still in effect, Song Jian unleashed his full firepower, throwing out sword skills with abandon. Thanks to the presence of the Vitality Chapter of Sword Control Skill, the maximum limit of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi had increased to over two hundred points. Coupled with the rapid recovery of the Invisible Sword Qi, he was completely capable of recklessly using various sword techniques while the Immortal Sword Body was active. In an instant, the demonic bats were hacked down in droves. With a resounding Boom, black flames suddenly erupted from Song Jians body. The Abyssal Raging Flame was released by him, ultimately forming a black armor around his body. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The demonic bats attacked Song Jian, but their damage was reduced to mere tens of points. However, for every attack they made, the reflected damage above their heads reached over thirty points. For a while, the entire stone forest echoed with the furious shrieks and tragic howls of the demonic bats. At that moment, several Golden Scorpions poked out half of their bodies from the holes in the stone forest. They had just experienced a great battle, but not all the Golden Scorpions had left. The combat between the demonic bats and Song Jian had attracted the attention of many Golden Scorpions. Once they got a clear view of the battle between the demonic bats and Song Jian, the Golden Scorpions slowly crawled out of their holes and surrounded Song Jian. Seeing the Golden Scorpions slowly closing in, Song Jians heart sank. The duration of his Immortal Sword Body was only a dozen seconds left. If he was surrounded by these Golden Scorpions again, Song Jian feared he would be in danger of falling. With a single blow, Song Jian sent a demonic bat flying and immediately used the Sword Shadow Step. At the same time, he activated the Frost Sprint ability of the Frost Boots. His figure, like a flash of lightning, rushed towards the nearest passage. A demonic bat attacking Song Jian, with a large mouth full of fanged teeth, kept emitting sharp shrieks. As its figure spun in mid-air, ready to pursue Song Jian, it was impaled by the sudden appearance of a Golden Scorpions tail. With the sound of rustling, dozens of Golden Scorpions began to attack the remaining demonic bats. At this time, the number of Golden Scorpions was several times greater than the remaining demonic bats. The demonic bats couldnt resist the attack of the Golden Scorpions, and in the end, only a few demonic bats were able to escape the stone forest. The remaining demonic bats were all killed by the Golden Scorpions. The Golden Scorpions, having wiped out the demonic bats, didnt leave. Their long scorpion tails trembled continuously in the air. Then, like a tide, they surged towards the passageway where Song Jian had escaped, as if hunting dogs chasing after Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian was unaware of the pursuit behind him. His figure was moving extremely fast, darting through the passageways, which were like a maze, until the duration of his skill ended. Only then did he stop. Looking back, a faint line of icy frost was slowly melting on the ground; it was the Path of Frost left by the Frost Sprint skill. Any chasing creature stepping on it would have its movement speed reduced by 30%. Where on earth have I escaped to? Song Jian looked around the passage, and took out a map to check carefully. After a while, a bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. He had been too panicked during his escape and was no longer able to determine his location from the map. However, Song Jian estimated that he had probably run off the charted area of the map. After all, the map he held only covered a small portion of the Nest of Mourning. Just then, Song Jian heard an angry roar echoing from a distance, followed by rumbling that seemed to shake the entire Nest of Mourning, as if it was about to collapse at any moment. A deep, strange voice sounded from afar; Stop struggling, Begs. You should know the gap between us. Submit to me and I will grant you even greater power! Chapter 459 - Chapter 459: Chapter 459: The Scorpion King Chapter 459: Chapter 459: The Scorpion King Song Jian had a thought and started to move forward stealthily; After rounding a bend, Song Jian reached the end of the passage and a huge cave appeared before his eyes, at least twice the size of the previous stone forest; The cave was very hot, Song Jian could feel it even just standing in the passage, the warm breeze coming from the cave. The cave was full of golden light. The surrounding rock walls were embedded with fist-sized golden ore crystals, radiating light and heat. In the center of the cave, a huge monster wrapped in black ropes was struggling mightily; This enormous beast had six jointed limbs, its massive body covered in layers of shell-like armor, and a gigantic scorpion tail, of which only half remained, with the other half stinger being chopped off and thrown aside. The upper body resembled an adult male, with his arms turned into gigantic pincers, desperately tearing at the black ropes entwining him. Is this Song Jian narrowed his eyes, looking at the huge monster: This is the leader of the golden scorpions, the Holy Sun Scorpion King? But he looks quite miserable right now! Across from the Scorpion King, a black, ragged cloak was floating in mid-air, it seemed to be supported by a mysterious force, but Song Jian didnt find any creature in the cloak and couldnt see its name or attributes either. Begs, stop struggling. Accept enhancement by demonization and become one of the Abyssal Clan. This is a great honor for you! A deep voice filled with temptation came from the cloak, making Song Jian feel slightly dizzy. Abyssal language? Song Jian was surprised and began to closely inspect the black cloak. Finally, he found that there seemed to be a transparent spirit body in the black cloak. The black ropes on the Scorpion King seemed to be its handywork. At this moment, it was trying hard to control the ropes and prevent the Scorpion King from breaking free. The Scorpion King roared constantly, but its struggling became increasingly weak. At this moment, a cracking sound suddenly came from the cave walls. The golden ore crystals embedded in the rock walls were shattering one by one. Golden scorpions the size of a fist were breaking free from the crystals and crawling towards the Scorpion King. Is this your last struggle? What use are these newly-born scorpions? You think they can save you? A mocking laughter came from the cloak. These newborn golden scorpions launched themselves off the walls at the black cloak. As they entered attacking range, they exploded like grenades one after another. There seemed to be special defense energy around the black cloak. With the explosion of the golden scorpions, a light gray energy shield appeared around the cloak and began to ripple. Is this your trump card, Begs? Hahaha! The transparent soul body stretched its arms wide as if it didnt take the impending suicide soldiers seriously. Rings of black energy emanated from its body and spread around. Song Jian, standing at the entrance of the passage, felt the explosive power of the golden scorpions. The level of explosion could match his high-explosive hand grenades and self-destructing robot. But the numerous suicide attacks of the golden scorpions couldnt even break the opponents defense. While Song Jian was astonished, he also became cautious with his breathing, fearing to be detected by the transparent spirit body. The strength of this guy must surpass a level 30 elite BOSS. It might even possess first-tier combat power! Song Jian observed the miserable state of the level 30 elite BOSS Scorpion King, and looked at the black cloak with extra caution. Rings of black aura were being emitted from the cloak, as if a door to hell was opening, with black flow turning into screaming faces; The cave, which had been radiant with warm golden light, was quickly covered in a layer of pale gray, as if dust had settled on its surface. Eventually, all creatures will succumb to the Abyss A long sigh came from the black cloak. With a swish, it flew towards Begs and grabbed him by the neck with a translucent soul hand, lifting the massive creature. Submit to me, otherwise, I will extract your soul and roast it on the Abyssal Flame for ten thousand years! The soul body within the black cloak let out a roar; Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian; System: Neiyem, the Abyss Demon General, is the final BOSS of this instance. Killing it will clear the instance! Warning: If Neiyem extracts the soul of the Holy Sun Scorpion King, its power will massively increase! Shit, why didnt you say it earlier! Song Jian glared upwards to see a translucent soul almost completely extracted from the Scorpion Kings body by Neiyem. In at most ten seconds, the soul of Scorpion King Begs would be completely extracted by Neiyem. According to the system hint, if Neiyem completely extracts the Scorpion Kings soul, its power would undergo a drastic change. Considering that Neiyems current strength already amazed Song Jian, any further enhancement might make Song Jian lose his confidence in completing the instance. With a leap, Song Jian swung his sword and struck at the soul body in mid-air; Light Strike! With a shout, a dazzling golden Sword Qi lit up the entire cave. The sacred Sword Qi hurt Neiyem before it even got close, creating countless black auras that crazily emanated from the black cloak, forming a shield in mid-air; The power of Holy Light, this disgusting aura Neiyem interrupted the soul extraction which was already half-way done, and tossed Scorpion King Begs away. Turning around, eight lines of dark aura surged from behind Neiyem, eventually solidifying into eight spider leg-like weapons, trembling slightly as they cut through the Sword Qi of Light Strike; Despite saying he held it in contempt, Neiyems actions showed his fear of holy power. Bang,bang, bang- The eight spider leg-like black auras kept slashing on the golden Sword Qi of Light Strike, creating repeated explosions. Every explosion shattered a spider leg and depleted a portion of the golden Sword Qi. All eight spider legs disappeared, the Sword Qi of Light Strike had shrunk to half of its size. The remaining Sword Qi still fiercely shattered the black shield and slashed at Neiyem. Boom! The black cloak shook vigorously, and damage of over three hundred points floated above Neiyems head. Then a golden Sword Qi suddenly appeared out of nowhere and struck Neiyem. This blow caught even Neiyem by surprise. Being hit by this heavy blow, even Neiyem let out a painful roar. Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: Chapter 460: Seizing the Body Chapter 460: Chapter 460: Seizing the Body Song Jian rushed forward, finally experiencing just how strong Neiyem was. Even though he hasnt reached the first rank in terms of combat power, it probably isnt far off, Song Jian thought to himself. Sword Silk Flash Thunder Strike Sweeping Sword Style Spiritual Sword Control Technique Even without wielding the Golden Demonslaying Sword, Song Jians offensive power significantly surpassed the other players. When he merged with the Golden Demonslaying Sword, his other attributes werent as remarkable C however, when it came to attack damage, he could fully contend with a Level 30 Lord level Boss. Each attack greatly disrupted the protective force around Neiyems body. Like ripples in water, its frequency and amplitude were increasing. Under Song Jians continuous assault, Neiyems protective force finally produced a sound suggestive of shattering under the strain. Crack- Countless transparent crystal shards splashed around Neiyem. His defense significantly weakened momentarily, allowing Song Jian to inflict over five hundred points of damage with only a standard attack. Once Neiyems defenses were broken, his vitality points plummeted drastically. However, due to high-end healing potions, Song Jian managed to maintain his vitality points around a thousand marks. When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you! Neiyem, perhaps foreseeing his own downfall, suddenly emitted a ring of dark aura that repelled Song Jian. His blood-red eyes emerged from his cloak and stared at Song Jian as he spoke in a low voice. Abyssal Land, heh, Ill visit someday, Song Jian stabilized himself and lightly laughed while looking at Neiyem. Neiyem had less than 30% of his vitality points left. In under ten minutes, Song Jian could vanquish him. His gaze at Neiyem also grew strange, as though he was looking at a bundle of equipment. The final bosses of dungeons like this often dropped high-quality items. Song Jian estimated that at least one golden-tier equipment piece could be obtained this time. Maybe because Song Jians gaze had enraged Neiyem, Neiyem roared loudly and his black aura surged out like a tidal wave, transforming the surrounding tens of meters into an area engulfed in swirling thick black mist. Heart-wrenching screams emanated from the black mist, causing the entire cave to faintly tremble, with pebbles starting to fall from above. In the center of this black mist, a black spatial rift slightly wider than a finger suddenly appeared. It was as if an eerie eye had suddenly opened within the black mist. At that moment, Neiyems roar became even more frantic. Song Jian cautiously looked up, staring at the rolling black mist at a distance. He did not want to be caught off guard by any unexpected big moves from Neiyem, so he unconsciously prepared the starting move of Sacred Parry. At this moment, all the black mist suddenly surged towards the barely alive Begs, just like a tide. The black mist swarmed into Begs through its facial features. Begs, who was on the brink of death and had nearly had its soul extracted, had no capacity to resist and could only passively accept it. Its massive body slowly began to float. The black mist entered Begs like a multitude of snakes through its eyes, mouth, and ears. Begss body was constantly trembling, seeming to be in extreme pain, but it could not even utter a single groan. Song Jian stood aghast, preparing to step toward and attack. However, a system message blocked his attempt, saying Unable to lock onto attack target, this left him with no choice but to stand by and watch. Quickly, all the black mist from Neiyems transformation entered Begss body. The once golden and shining Emperor Scorpion had now transformed into a pitch-black hue. Even its broken scorpion tail had regrown. However, the new tail was flashing with a black metallic luster, distinctly different from the rest of Begss body. Boom! The Emperor Scorpions eyes abruptly snapped open. Their original azure blue color had shifted to a blood-red, as a surge of hot black flame ascended around its body. The Abyss is watching you! Begs said slowly, his tone and rhythm exactly like Neiyems. At that point, Song Jian noticed a spatial rift, about as long as a finger, appearing not far from Begs. The rift was unfathomably deep and pitch black, continuously emitting black mist. These black mists were as if they possessed a consciousness. As they emerged from the spatial rift, they furiously surged towards the surrounding cavern walls. In no time, the originally golden glowing cave was covered in black and began to emit a black glow. Its recreating its environment! Song Jian suddenly had this realization. Only in the abyss can you truly understand its greatness! Begs waved its two giant pincers around as if embracing something, there was an intoxicated expression on its face. In an abyssal environment, except for abyss creatures, all attributes would forcibly be reduced by more than 30%. This was the abysss suppression of other creatures and could not be mitigated. If it werent for you, I wouldnt need to resort to taking over this waste! Begs, with blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian, had an angry countenance. If looks could kill, the fire in Neiyems eyes would have long burned Song Jian to ashes. Neiyem, who was originally just a soul body, could have greatly increased its strength by seizing a stronger physique. Maybe it could even break through the first rank of combat power. However, it reluctantly had to take over Begss body on the brink of death. In Neiyems eyes, the level 30 Lord level Begs was merely a good mount and pet. But now, it could only occupy a pets body, completely destroying its future potential, taking away all hope of returning to the Abyss for competition. You blocked my path of advancement, Ill let you know the consequence of becoming an enemy of the Abyss! After briefly adjusting to Begss physique, Neiyem launched a fierce attack on Song Jian. in its perspective, Song Jian, who had had all his attributes reduced by 30%, was no longer its match. Even with only 30% vitality left, it could still suppress its opponent. But after engaging in combat, Neiyem discovered to its horror that Song Jians strength had unexpectedly increased, not decreased. Initially, it had a slight advantage, but now it was being completely overwhelmed. This cant be, cant be; what happened!! Neiyem roared with a panic-stricken face, looking completely lost. Boom! Song Jian smiled faintly, a surge of black flame ascended around his body as well. This flame held a higher temperature than the flame on Neiyems body and looked even more profound. Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: Chapter 461: Black Fog State Chapter 461: Chapter 461: Black Fog State Seeing the black flames rising on Song Jians body, Neiyems face revealed a look of shock, and he continuously backed off. Th-this is the aura of the Abyss, how, how is this possible, you Song Jian let out a cold chuckle, and with a thought, the rising Abyssal Raging Flame instantly transformed into a set of black armor, covering his body. Immortal Sword Body, activate! A dazzling golden light enveloped the armor and eight long sword shadows began to rotate tirelessly around him. With the enhancement of the Immortal Sword Body and the Abyssal Demon Armor, Song Jian moved faster than Neiyem could track. A shadow flickered past, leaving only a black mark on the surface of Neiyems eyeball. By the time Neiyem noticed, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest. Lowering his head, he saw a dark red sword blade buried in his chest. As he reached out to grasp the blade, it suddenly disappeared, followed by a plume of blood spurting from Neiyems chest. With a sharp scream, the scorpion tail behind Neiyem started to whip wildly, and the shadow of the tail filled an area of three to four meters. The sharpness of the tails poison hook was as deadly as any weapon. The overlapping sounds of cutting air resonated as it sliced through, as if it were even cutting through the air itself. Song Jian was accidentally hit on his left arm, causing a brilliant light to explode. The eight sword shadows surrounding him disappeared one by one. An injury number of over three hundred floated above Song Jians head, while a dark green mark started to spread from the wound on his shoulder. The sword shadows around Song Jians body could lessen the damage he received eight times, but they couldnt completely immunize him, especially against harmful effects like toxins. However, the Immortal Sword Body couldnt resist such damage, but Song Jians unique skill Thick Skin could. The max level Thick Skin had a very high resistance to toxin damage and various negative effects. In addition to the resistance of the Immortal Sword Body and Abyssal Demon Armor, the dark green poison on Song Jians arm only spread less than an inch before it gradually disappeared. Although the attack from Neiyem was aimless, it nonetheless interrupted Song Jians offense. Upon noticing that Song Jian was exposed, Neiyem exploded with fury. His six legs moved quickly, instantaneously arriving in front of Song Jian, bringing down his giant pincer. Song Jian raised his sword to block. In front of Neiyems pincer, Song Jians long sword seemed as insignificant as a toothpick. But this toothpick managed to fend off Neiyems pincer, utterly disregarding Neiyems powerful strength. But just as Song Jian fended off the gigantic pincer above him, he was caught off guard by a shadow blindsiding him. Another pincer from Neiyem was already clamping towards Song Jians waist. Boom! Boom! Boom! Another round of fierce explosions. The seven remaining sword shadows on Song Jian shattered almost simultaneously. Even the Abyssal Demon Armor on the surface of Song Jians body started to crack, with some weak areas even beginning to break and deform. An injury number of over six hundred popped up above Song Jians head. His vitality points, which were already down to a thousand, plummeted even further after this hit. Startled, Song Jian quickly activated the Morphing into Dark Cloud skill to break free from Neiyems pincer, enveloping Neiyem entirely within the dark cloud. Inside the dark cloud, Neiyem suddenly felt separated from the surrounding Abyssal environment, gradually becoming weak. At the same time, damage kept inundating him from all sides. His vitality points dropped rapidly, but he couldnt find any source of attack. Damn it, get the hell out, get out! Neiyem wildly swung his pincers and tail, carving marks within the rolling dark cloud, but they were quickly covered by the cloud again. These actions from Neiyem were just physical attacks. After Song Jian had morphed into the dark cloud, he was completely immune to physical damage, which could not harm him at all. While Neiyems attack contained damage from Abyssal Power, for Song Jian who had also mastered Abyssal Power, damage from the same property was negligible and he could afford to disregard it. Taking advantage of his state as the dark cloud, Song Jian consumed an Advanced Healing Potion, increasing his vitality points that had fallen to a hundred something. This allowed him to breathe a little easier. The attack from Neiyem had caught him off guard. Neiyem was indeed formidable with power rivalling a first-class combatant. A slight lapse in concentration could have cost his life. The dark cloud state could last fifteen minutes. It could cause almost six hundred points of damage to Neiyem, during which Song Jian could recover some vitality points. Six hundred points of damage was a heavy hit for Neiyem at this point. Originally, he had less than one-third of his vitality points left, but after fifteen minutes, they fell below the 20% mark. Just as Song Jian was recovering from the state of the dark cloud, a dazzling golden Sword Qi slashed towards Neiyem. Light Strike! By this point, Neiyem had been tormented by the dark cloud until he was utterly exhausted, no longer showing the agility he possessed as a spirit creature. Despite this, when the dazzling golden Sword Qi slashed towards him, Neiyem still instinctively raised his two giant pincers in defense. Crack- The golden Sword Qi passed by as if encountering no resistance, leaving a mark on Neiyems body. The sound of bones breaking came from inside Neiyems massive body. Crack- The two giant pincers fell to the ground, and Neiyems lifeless eyes stared ahead. A deep heh heh breath escaped from his mouth and a stream of dark green blood spurted from his body. His body split into two, sliding sidewards. An injury number of over a thousand points floated above Neiyems head. Neiyem, whose vitality points were now at zero, did not even leave a complete body behind. Song Jian took a few quick breaths. The energy required to maintain the dark cloud was substantial. After using a few skills, Song Jian didnt have much mental strength left. After morphing into the dark cloud, his mental strength was nearly depleted. After executing the Light Strike, Song Jian could barely stand. It seems, I must acquire some potions or recipes for quick mental strength recovery, Song Jian thought to himself. It should be known, potions for mental strength recovery are ten times more valuable than those for vitality recovery. Although Song Jian had the ability to make Advanced Healing Potions, he couldnt even make a novice-level mental strength recovery potion. Thud! A series of sparks exploded like fireworks from Neiyems large body. Items of various colors traced clear marks in the air, then quickly fell around Neiyems dead body. Song Jians eyes lit up, and he quickly rushed towards Neiyems corpse. Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: Chapter 462: Sudden Update Chapter 462: Chapter 462: Sudden Update Gold quality Song Jians eyes lit up, staring at the firework in midair, blooming with golden light! Song Jian leaped, catching the item in hand before it fell, and carefully examined it. Abyssal Shadow (Gold), Cloak, Equipment Level 30, Equipment Effects: Damage increase by 15%, All attributes +1, Attack speed +10; Special effect 1: Ignore monster level +10, 50% chance to deal 2x damage when hitting targets; Special effect 2: All skill levels +1; Special effect 3: Abyssal Phantom (Active), using Abyssal Power, instantly creates a Doppelganger Illusion with 70% of the users attributes and all skills, duration 1 minute, cooldown 10 minutes; Special effect 4: Equipment requirements -5; Equipment Requirement: Level 25. Can this item be taken out of the game: No. An item with a level of 30 that only requires level 25 to be equipped, and can be equipped at level 20 with its gold quality? Song Jian looked at the entirely black cloak held in his hand, the corner of his mouth revealing an excited smile. This was the first time Song Jian obtained back equipment, and he immediately equipped it on himself as he met the requirements. Quickly, a heavily worn black cloak, almost decayed and about to crumble, appeared on Song Jians back, completely wrapping around his body. If other players saw this cloak, they would definitely think it was a gray-quality item, but no one would have guessed that it was actually a level 30 gold piece of equipment; After wearing it, Song Jian immediately felt a significant increase in his strength, as just the 15% increase in damage alone added nearly forty points to the damage dealt; the effect would increase more as Song Jians power improved. The bonus of +1 to all attributes delighted Song Jian, who initially thought it only added six points to all attributes. To his surprise, though, his luck and willpower attributes, which had already manifested, also increased by a point, bringing Song Jian unexpected joy. Attack speed is an attribute that can never have too much. An increase of 10 points meant that Song Jian would always have an extra attack every five or six when compared to other players. None of the special effects were garbage properties, and there was even an active skill that could create an Abyssal Phantom. It was almost like having a doppelganger, even though it lasted only a minute; whether for attacking or escaping, this skill would provide unexpected effects; This might be the first back equipment to appear in the game! Song Jian touched the silk-like fabric, thinking secretly. At least, he had never seen other players wearing similar equipment before. Most of the remaining items were level 30 blue-green equipment, which many players probably couldnt wear at this stage. Song Jian could directly sell these in the City of Hymns Starfire Shop, as the games NPCs would eagerly bid for these items. Oh, theres even a Magic Source Stone this big! Song Jian looked at the unique glowing crystal on the ground, his face showing a joyful expression. The reason he entered this dungeon was for the Magic Source Stone; he had already collected around 800 grams of it and needed about 200 more grams to build a Magic Tower. He didnt expect that the last boss would actually drop a Magic Source Stone. After this stone merged completely with the previous ones, Song Jian obtained a total of 1067 grams of Magic Source Stones, which was enough for building a Magic Tower. As Song Jian looked at the enormous body of the scorpion king, then back at the Magic Source Stone in his hand, a bizarre thought crossed his mind: Could it be that there are Magic Source Stones in the stomachs of these golden scorpions? Like weeds, this thought rapidly grew in Song Jians mind. Just as he was hesitating whether to return to the stone forest and dissect a few golden scorpion corpses, the entire cave began to shake violently. Originally, the Spatial Rift in midair suddenly extended from the length of a finger to nearly a meter long. Crack, crack, crack, crack~ Countless tiny cracks spread from the rift, like tentacles probing the space in all directions. All players in the game suddenly received a red game alert: System: Dear players, the games new version Abyssal Shadow will be launched soon. For your safety in the game, please secure your belongings within ten seconds, and find a safe place for your game character to avoid accidents! Ten, nine, eight, seven, Song Jian was dumbfounded, as the entire cave began to shake violently. Huge rocks fell from above as he felt like he was on a rocking boat, barely able to stand. At that moment, a pale blue teleport gate appeared in front of Song Jian. Seeing the countdown had less than five seconds left, Song Jian dashed towards the gate without hesitation; The instant Song Jians silhouette disappeared into the gate, all the online players were simultaneously kicked out of the game and returned to the real world. As Song Jian opened his eyes, he found himself lying on the hard bed in his rented room. The window seemed not to be properly closed, and the wind kept blowing in with a whoosh.; It seemed to be late at night, around four or five oclock. Song Jians head felt a little messy as he sat up, and it took him a while to recall the recent memory fragments. The game suddenly kicked all players offline, and it seems to be related to the suddenly appearing Spatial Rift in the dungeon! Song Jian murmured to himself, That Spatial Rift seemed to be filled with the aura of the Abyss! In fact, Song Jian guessed correctly. The game had kicked all the players out because more and more Abyssal Rifts had appeared, not only in dungeons but also in many places in the game. Similar rifts had appeared everywhere; just a few seconds before Song Jian went offline, those rifts suddenly exploded. The areas that were originally just tiny cracks suddenly expanded to several dozen centimeters or even one or two meters long, nearly causing the entire world to collapse. He picked up his phone and saw that the game icon had turned gray again. After a few taps, there was still no response, so it seemed that he wouldnt be able to enter the game again today. Just as Song Jian was about to put down his phone, the communication app suddenly sent out a series of urgent beeps, as if a dozen messages had arrived at once. Song Jian opened his phone to find that all the groups in the app were frantically forwarding a message: Do you believe in a game where people can die? If you die in the game, youll also disappear in the real world, leaving no trace. Its terrifying! There was also a link below the message. Song Jian casually clicked on it, and his phone screen immediately turned black. An abandoned city slowly emerged from the center of the screen. Clicking on the abandoned city again, Song Jian entered a web page where the header read Doomsday City in large characters. Chapter 463 - Chapter 463: Chapter 463: Website Chapter 463: Chapter 463: Website Song Jian opened a website that was quite straightforward in content. On the homepage, there was an article on the Apocalyptic Theory, detailing the existence of the game Doomsday City, followed by a series of videos. The content of these videos was quite startling, akin to supernatural phenomena. For instance, there was a teenager walking down a dark alley, accompanied by a skeletal arm that seemed to follow him like a servant. After a few steps, the teenager seemed to sense someone watching him; he turned around, his crimson eyes causing the camera to shake violently. There was another video of a female student vanishing in the middle of a street while carrying her backpack, only to reappear in a spot ten meters away after some time, an occurrence that was quite eerie. Yet another set of videos took place overseas, with two sides armed with guns, engaged in a shootout on the street. Suddenly, a soldier stood up from a cove, raised his hands, and a huge fireball appeared above his palms. He then launched the fireball towards the adversaries, turning an armored vehicle into pieces, although the soldier was soon riddled with bullets from multiple submachine guns. It appears as if all these are skills obtained from the game! After viewing a few more videos, Song Jian put his phone away. This game was beginning to impact the real world. Although Song Jian has always been prepared for this, upon the actual arrival of the day, he felt rather complicated. There were people from the military appearing in the game, and the police were conducting door-to-door investigations in the real world. The number of new players entering the game every day probably exceeded ten thousand and a good deal of players died within the game. Though these numbers were minuscule in comparison with the total population of over seven billion, traces would still be left behind, which could attract attention from the observant. Currently, the power of players in the real world, without the bonus of game equipment, was still incapable of resisting powerful weaponry. Intelligent players would try their utmost to conceal their player identities and not exhibit any abnormalities before the might of the government. Song Jian did not know what would happen to those who revealed their player identities, but losing some freedom was inevitable. There might even be the establishment of a unique department specifically for recruiting players in the future. However, for many players, absolute freedom was still more important. Players yearning for actual freedom would, at least, need to have the capability to face powerful weaponry head-on even when stripped of their game equipment bonuses. However, with the continuous upgrade of player levels and the increasing obtainment of treasures within the game, such circumstance should seem inevitable. Eventually, the real world might be thrown into chaos. Whatever, as long as Im living well. Song Jian murmured to himself, looking out of the window at the bright moonlight. He then sat cross-legged on his bed, absorbing the moons essence to enhance his physical body. With Song Jians current physical quality, he could ignore small-caliber handguns even without the equipment bonuses. However, for more powerful weapons, he was still apprehensive. The next day, early in the morning, Song Jian left his rented house and walked to a real estate agency. Through the agency, Song Jian selected a villa in a scenic area. After paying the deposit, he also reserved a car that cost more than three hundred thousand. He then headed back to his rental. He now had several million cash in hand and, at most, another twenty million incoming in three months. It was almost like a dream, getting rich overnight and suddenly becoming a millionaire. After settling the house and car issues, Song Jian felt a sense of loss C he didnt know what to do next. When Song Jian returned to his rented apartment community, he noticed two police cars were parked at the entrance. Song Jian immediately went on high alert. Instead of entering his community, he walked to a nearby store across the street. After purchasing a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, he took one out and offered it to the shop owner. Nodding towards the police cars at the entrance of the community, he asked, Hey, buddy, whats the situation over there? Why are there cops? Well, who knows? Maybe they are here because of that superpowered person from yesterday, the retailer replied nonchalantly, accepting the cigarette with obvious pleasure. The superpowered person from yesterday? Havent they caught him yet? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked. Is it that easy to catch him? The guy can run on walls, how could anyone catch him? The shop owner looked around and whispered, Those two police cars have been there since the morning, and havent left. I reckon they are conducting door-to-door investigations. I dont know whats going on these days; it feels like all manner of bizarre things are happening After smoking a cigarette with the store owner, Song Jian took one glance at the two police cars at the entrance of the community and left for a narrow path nearby. Whether these cops were here for him or not, Song Jian did not want to interact with them this early. Although he knew that it was inevitable that they would find him, given his strength was not strong and his player identity could be possibly exposed extremely late in the game, it would be better. By the evening, Song Jian arrived at the scenic villa he bought earlier in the day. It was a fully furnished terraced house covering more than three hundred square meters, with two floors. In Coastal City, it would only be considered mediocre at best. Yet, this house almost exhausted all the cash Song Jian had, leaving him with only around ten thousand yuan in his account. As for the car that cost more than three hundred thousand, it would take about ten days before he could pick it up, as there was no existing stock in the 4S shop. After arriving back at the villa, Song Jian tried to open the link released last night on his phone, but found the site to be inaccessible C it seemed to be blocked. The game also seemed to be in maintenance. Song Jian waited until midnight when the game icon on his phone finally turned from gray to color. Phew, its finally ok again. I thought I wont be able to enter the game today. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, his anxiety finally eased. He constantly felt like a giant net was closing in on him. Even without the game equipment, Song Jians actual strength was less than a third of what it was in the game, but his keen intuition for danger made him feel incredibly insecure. It seemed that he would only feel safe when he was inside the game. Upon clicking the icon, a huge skeletal arm emerged from the phone screen, grabbing hold of Song Jian and pulling him inside the game. Damn, its like this every time Chapter 464 - Chapter 464: Chapter 464: Game Update Chapter 464: Chapter 464: Game Update Returning to the game once again, Song Jian felt an inexplicable sense of security. Standing under the dazzling stars, he stared wide-eyed at the game updates that flowed like a waterfall before his eyes. What on earth happened within just one day? Song Jian looked at the update content in surprise, checking every detail carefully, fearing he might miss a single word. System: The new version of the game, Abyssal Shadows, has been updated. Players can now choose their own Abyss faction! Note: There is no unique method to choose the Abyss faction; players can explore it themselves. Warning: Once a faction is changed, it cannot be reverted; players previous game experiences will cause significant changes; System: The game time has been altered from the real time scenario, where 4.8 hours in the game world would be equivalent to 1 hour in the real world. Players can exist for a maximum of 8 hours in the real world; if the time is exceeded, they will be forcefully kicked out of the game; System: The players safehouse will now have an Occupation mode. During territorial expansion wars, players can opt to flee in advance; System: The cooldown time for territorial expansion wars will be reduced from one month in-game time to 8 hours; Song Jian carefully read through the multitude of updates. It took him almost half an hour to read all of them. This game is getting more and more realistic. Song Jian felt a sudden sense of heaviness in his heart, unsure why he felt this way. It seemed as if the game was actually another real world. Bang- A crisp sound shattered the starry expanse beneath Song Jians feet, turning it into countless fragments. He plunged downwards, the feeling of weightlessness making him panic slightly, but all his skills were rendered useless. Both Morphing into Dark Cloud and Steel Wings lost their effects, as if he had suddenly reverted to an ordinary person. Ah! Song Jian broke into a cold sweat, sitting up abruptly in bed; Where is this? Song Jian looked around in a daze, finally recognizing the space he was in: This is my Manor Castles bedroom. Could everything that just happened have been a dream? Song Jian shook his head, summoning his attribute menu, and carefully observed it. Suddenly, a light bulb seemed to flash in his mind, and he appeared to remember something: No, I was just entering the game before! Shock spread across Song Jians face as he momentarily believed that the virtual game was the real world. The existence of the safehouse, personal attribute menu, skill bar, task bar, and inventory seemed like genuine parts of that world with no inconsistencies. Whats wrong with me? Why did I treat this game as the real world? Song Jian lifted the covers and walked to the window, gazing into the distance. The lush farmland, the overlapping medieval buildings, and the passing NPCs finally made Song Jian aware of the games presence. At this moment, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he noticed thick black smoke rising from distant abandoned skyscrapers. There were at least a dozen such instances in sight. In the center of the city, where once a television tower stood as the tallest building, a dark pyramid now stood in its place. The pyramid reached a height of almost too meters, and even from where Song Jian was, he could see it clearly. A dense black aura enveloped the surface of the dark pyramid, the smoke-like blackness rising into the air and forming a fiendish demon face with two horns on its forehead. The face wore a sly smile, and despite being suspended in mid-air, it seemed incredibly tangible. Song Jian couldnt help but feel an instinctive sense of dread as he looked at the monstrous, grinning visage. However, this feeling was soon dissipated by a wave of chill; Is this the new Abyss Demon Cave instance in the new version? Song Jian murmured to himself. With this game update, more game content was revealed. In the new version, numerous Abyss Demon Cave instances had appeared throughout the world. These instances were categorized as level 5, level 10, level 20, level 30, and the final Abyss Territory instance; Within Doomsday City, the towering black smoke signified the presence of Abyss Demon Caves, while the black pyramid at the center of the city represented the final Abyss Territory instance. Moreover, the entry requirement for the Abyss Territory instance was to reach Tier-1 combat power. Only players who passed the test and reached Tier-1 combat power were eligible to enter the Abyss Territory instance. The Abyss Territory instance holds clues to advanced professions. It is a place that every player must enter after reaching level 30 Song Jian muttered as he gazed at the distant black pyramid. At that moment, Song Jians bedroom door was suddenly pushed open with a bang. Bloodline Wizard Wallace floated in excitedly, fell to one knee before Song Jian, and said in an uncontrollable, excited tone, Honorable master, my research has finally succeeded! I have created a perfect Black Dragon Bloodline body. In the near future, you will have the most powerful Bloodline Wizard at your disposal, the Dragon Wizard! Wallaces sudden entry took Song Jian by surprise, and he frowned, about to rebuke him. However, upon hearing Wallaces explanation, Song Jians face broke into a smile. Wallace, have you succeeded? Have you created a real body for yourself? Song Jian asked. Yes, master, I have succeeded! Wallace lifted his head and looked at Song Jian with gratitude, saying, I would like to invite my master to witness my resurrection ceremony! For Wallace, the soul body fusion resurrection ceremony was crucial, equivalent to a new birth. If the ceremony failed, not only would the newly created body be destroyed, but Wallaces soul body would also suffer a severe blow, perhaps losing any chance of regaining a body in the future. Therefore, most Bloodline Wizards would hold the resurrection ceremony in the most secluded places, never inviting any friends to watch. During the resurrection ceremony, Wallace was even more helpless than a newborn baby. Even an ordinary adult man could easily disrupt the ceremony. Song Jian was unaware of the importance of the resurrection ceremony for Wallace and thought it was similar to the harvest festival. He smiled and nodded, saying, Of course, my friend, after your true resurrection, I will hold a large celebration for you. Also, I will build you a Magic Tower! Wallace was taken aback, and even his soul body seemed unstable. Stuttering, he asked, M-master, are you serious? Are you really willing to build a Magic Tower for me? This is its just Sorry, I forgot to update today! Apologies, apologies! Chapter 465 - Chapter 465: Chapter 465: Resurrection Ceremony Chapter 465: Chapter 465: Resurrection Ceremony For a mage or wizard, owning a Magic Tower is something they dream about. Even though Wallace once had the power of a first-order Bloodline Wizard, he never had a Magic Tower of his own. When Song Jian said he was willing to build a Magic Tower for him, it made Wallace excited and grateful, raising his appreciation to a new level. System: You promise to build a Magic Tower for Follower Bloodline Wizard- Wallace; his favorability towards you greatly increases, and the relationship between you and Follower Bloodline Wizard-Wallace is elevated to Admiration! Just by making a promise, I can greatly increase the favorability of my Followers? Song Jian laughed and thought to himself: Thats so simple. Maybe this is a loophole, a way to quickly increase favorability for Followers or even NPCs. However, Song Jian also knew that this promise, over time, would lose its effect very quickly if it was not realized. The favorability would drop even faster and more than how much it had increased, perhaps eventually turning the relationship with the Follower into hatred and ultimately leading to betrayal. This shortcut, though fast, had more severe consequences if not handled with confidence, especially when making promises to NPCs or ones followers. Alright, lets go and check out your resurrection ceremony first. Song Jian stood up and said with a smile. Master, I have one more request! Wallace knelt on one knee, his head bowed low. What is it? As long as its not too much, I will agree, Song Jian said. Master, I know theres a Blood Pool in the basement of the Manor Castle Wallace said nervously, If the body I am going to fuse with my soul can be soaked in the Blood Pool for some time, it would help me recover my strength greatly. Blood Pool? Song Jian furrowed his brows and asked after a moment of contemplation, How did you know theres a Blood Pool in the basement? The basement was a forbidden area, which Song Jian used as a safe keeping place for items from his inventory that he didnt need at the time. Even the butler George didnt know about the basement, let alone Wallace. In the entire Manor Castle, apart from Song Jian, the only other entity that possibly knew about the existence of the Blood Pool was the Blood-chilling Shadow Tree Alex. However, Alex was usually in a dormant state and would only wake up when enemies invaded the Manor Castle. Moreover, Alex couldnt communicate with anyone else. So how did Wallace learn about the Blood Pool? Did he sneak into the basement when Song Jian wasnt looking? With this thought, Song Jians expression became stern, and he stared intently at Wallace, waiting for an explanation. Master, after I created the body with the Black Dragon Bloodline, I tried to fuse with it once. Although the effect wasnt great, I suddenly gained a special ability when I entered the body, Wallace said quietly, I seem to be able to sense the existence of the blood slaves on the territory, and I can also communicate with the blood wolves What, you can sense the existence of blood slaves? Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. The blood crows that served as scouts and the blood zombies and blood wolves that served as guardians were thought to be Song Jians summons, and others didnt know about the existence of the Blood Pool. Moreover, these blood slaves would only obey one persons command C the person who built the Blood Pool. And since mastering the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, Song Jian had grown deeper with these blood slaves. In the depths of their souls, Song Jians mark had been engraved, allowing him to annihilate the blood slaves with a single thought C preventing them from being resurrected. Can you order them to do things? Song Jian asked seriously. No, I cant, Wallace said nervously. Right now, I can only communicate with the blood wolves, while I can only vaguely sense the existence of the blood crows and blood zombies due to their low intelligence and inability to communicate. So, it was the blood wolves that told you about the Blood Pool? Song Jian asked in a deep voice. Yes, Master. I was curious about the blood wolves with red fur, and I accidentally asked one of them about their origin, which is how I learned about the Blood Pool, Wallace lowered his head even more, his soul body trembling slightly. Alright, I understand. You have my permission to use the Blood Pool! Song Jian contemplated for a long time and decided to observe for a while longer. After all, Wallace was once a first-order Bloodline Wizard, and both his strength and knowledge were something that Song Jian longed for. Song Jian was now at level 22, and reaching level 30 wasnt that far away for him. Once he reached level 30, Song Jian would have to undergo the test to reach the first-order Combat Power, and Wallaces experience in this area would be of great help to him. Thank you, my Master! Wallace was so excited that he knee-walked a few steps and gently kissed Song Jians boot. Lets go take a look at your laboratory first, I presume your resurrection ceremony will be held there? Song Jian glanced at Wallace and asked. Yes, Master, its there! Wallace replied. With a thought, Song Jians figure vanished and reappeared inside Wallaces laboratory. As he entered Wallaces laboratory, Song Jian felt a sense of resistance, as if some mysterious force was trying to prevent his entry. In this lab, Song Jian had complete control over the entire Manor Castle and all its surrounding territories. After entering the lab, he frowned and looked around. At this point, Wallaces lab seemed to be enveloped by a semi-transparent shield of energy. On the surrounding walls, there were hundreds of complex golden runes with pulsing lights, like breathing, connecting them mysteriously. Is this a Magic Defense Array? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Although he could see that this was a magic defense array set up by Wallace, he didnt know specifically what kind of defense array it was. He was still severely lacking in knowledge about magic C he could only recognize one or two of the golden runes on the walls. After waiting in the laboratory for a while, Wallaces soul body passed through the wall. Upon seeing Song Jian, Wallace greeted him nervously. Im sorry, Master, I forgot to turn off the magic defense array! Wallace said nervously. Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Chapter 466: Black Dragon Essence Blood Chapter 466: Chapter 466: Black Dragon Essence Blood In reality, it wasnt that Wallace forgot to close the door, but rather that Song Jian had come too quickly, not even giving Wallace a chance to close the door, let alone explain in advance. However, Wallace knew clearly that within Manor Castle, no matter how formidable the defense array was, it couldnt stop Song Jian from entering. Song Jian waved his hand, indicating he didnt mind. His gaze swept over the lab, finally resting on a nutritive tank in the middle of the lab. This was a tank similar to a glass coffin, filled with a light green liquid. Suspended within the liquid was a human body, with tentacles reminiscent of arthropod joints spreading out from the interior wall of the tank, intermingling with various parts of the body, providing the nutrients the body needed. Song Jian examined this human body carefully. Pale skin, tightly closed eyes, a somewhat thin body with not much muscle, and a quite handsome face. He judged the age to be between twenty and thirty. Master, this is how I looked when I was young Wallace glanced at the human body in the nutrient tank. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Very good. Are you sure you can fully fuse with this body? Song Jian nodded. If Wallace truly could recover to a first-grade combat power, it would be of great assistance to him. Of course no problem, but Master, I still need a drop of Black Dragon Essence Blood to serve as the fuse for integration! Wallace said nervously. Wallace had conducted dozens of experiments before, but every time after entering a body, it wouldnt be long before his soul would be automatically rejected by the body. After extensive research, Wallace finally found the cause. The body he had created possesses the Black Dragon Bloodline, but his soul had no trace of the Black Dragon Bloodline, naturally, making a complete fusion impossible. This was why he had been hesitant to merge with the body. He had to absorb a drop of Black Dragon Essence Blood during the complete fusion process. At this moment, Song Jian seemed to hear a roar of anger from the Black Dragon Hatchling inside the Pet Space. The Dragon Hatchling despised the soul who wanted its essence blood and wished it could swallow it whole. The reason why Song Jian hadnt summoned the Black Dragon hatchling to assist in battle was because it had lost a considerable amount of blood due to Wallaces previous experiments, causing it to remain weak. It was unable to level up. Now, they were asking for another drop of the Black Dragon Hatchlings essence blood. Song Jian worried that this might cause fundamental damage to the Hatchling. If that were the case, Song Jian would rather Wallace not fully fuse and resurrect. After all, in terms of potential, the potential of the Black Dragon Hatchling outstripped Wallace by a long shot. Wallace, my battle partner, this Black Dragon is still in its juvenile period. Would taking a drop of blood essence cause fundamental harm to it? Would it affect its future growth potential? Song Jian asked, staring seriously at Wallace. Master, I swear upon my soul that it wont irreversibly harm your Battle Pet. At most, it will prolong its time of weakness. And it will not affect the Hatchlings potential for growth, Wallace solemnly stated. Moreover, Master, if I can perfectly fuse with this body, my strength will recover quickly. I pledge to you that as soon as I regain first-grade combat power, I will find a stalk of Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass for your Battle Pet to enhance its capabilities! Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass? This was the first time Song Jian had heard of this medicinal herb. He closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness entering the Pet Space. The Black Dragon Hatchling had a pure lineage. The heritage of the Dragon Clan depended on their bloodline genes. With the increase in age, the knowledge contained within their bloodline would gradually be released. Although the Black Dragon Hatchling was only at level fifteen and not yet mature, the inheritance of thousands of years had opened a door for it. Song Jian believed that if the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass could truly help the Dragon Clan, the Black Dragon Hatchling would certainly gain the related knowledge. Upon hearing the words Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass in the Pet Space, the Black Dragon Hatchling suddenly paused. Then, a look of intense excitement crossed its face. It began jumping around continuously in its space, reflecting the ecstatic feeling in its heart. Clearly, it was highly desirous of the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass. For the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass, the Black Dragon Hatchling agreed readily after only a slight hesitation, despite it cost a drop of its essence blood. Seeing the Black Dragon Hatchling agree, Song Jian didnt quite understand the usage of Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass, but he knew that it must have a special significance to the Dragon Clan. Very well, remember your promise! Song Jian nodded at Wallace. Wallace wore an excited look. It was only after losing his power that he realized how valuable it was. Now having a second chance, he certainly didnt want to let it go. He had to seize it firmly. With a thought from Song Jian, a drop of essence blood from the Black Dragon Hatchling floated up from the Pet Space. The Black Dragon Hatchling, having lost some essence blood, immediately fell into a deep sleep. It seemed like it would be a long time before it could be summoned for battle again. This drop of essence blood, looking like a ruby, even exuded a flickering energy aura, as if it were a flame. Th-thankyou, Master! Excitement filled Wallaces eyes. After such a long period of experimenting, he was finally at the last step. This drop of Black Dragon essence blood could completely change his future. As a Bloodline Wizard possessing the Black Dragon Bloodline, he had the potential to become the strongest. Wallace walked to the control panel and began to feed a series of precious synthesis drugs into the nutrient tank, continuously injecting them into the human body lying inside. This was Wallaces final enhancement to the quality of this human body. He didnt want to resurrect as a weakling. The human body inside the nutrient tank, which had been lying quietly in the green nutrient fluid, suddenly began to shake unnaturally, as if it had come alive. Its thin frame, as if blown up by a balloon, began to swell rapidly, the muscles bulging, the stature growing at a visible speed. Wallace stared nervously at the body inside the nutrient tank. This was the most crucial step. He had tested all the other steps before, but he couldnt test this step. After all, those precious drugs werent easy to come by. He had no control over what might happen at the last moment. He could only pray silently in his heart for the final step to be successful. Boom! The lid of the nutrient tank was suddenly kicked up by a powerful force. The nutrient fluid inside splashed all over the place. But Wallaces soul body was so excited that it seemed about to leap up. Now is the time! Wallace exclaimed involuntarily, his soul body pouncing towards the human body in the nutrient tank. Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Constructing the Magic Tower Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Constructing the Magic Tower The moment Wallaces soul body plunged into the nutrient tank, the originally violently struggling body suddenly stiffened and then slowly sank, becoming quiet. Under Wallaces skin, merged with her soul, strings of energy were constantly flowing as if they were like little snakes crawling everywhere. Is thisa success? Song Jian glanced at the Black Dragon Essence Blood still floating in mid-air and then at Wallace in the nutrient tank, seemingly sleeping, and thought to himself. Just then, the body in the nutrient tank began to tremble. Wallaces soul was being pushed out by a force of rejection. Wallaces soul struggled desperately not to leave his body. But the speed of being pushed away was slow and steady. At this rate, within a minute, Wallaces soul would have completely left his body. At this moment, the Black Dragons Essence Blood floating in mid-air suddenly dropped down and landed right on Wallaces forehead. Alt a shrill scream burst out from the body in the tank. A burning sound was heard from the forehead, and a wisp of green smoke began to waft from his body. Song Jian saw that the drop of Black Dragons Essence Blood, as soon as it touched the skin on the forehead, seemed to possess consciousness as it dug into the body. Numerous filaments finer than hair tendrils also extended from the Essence Blood, spreading all around. In no time, this Black Dragons Essence Blood was like a red gem embedded in the bodys forehead. Around this red gem, numerous thin tendrils were deeply imprinted into the skin. Wallace suddenly opened his eyes. He could feel the intense pain from the Black Dragons Essence Blood on his forehead, but he could also feel that not only pain but also an endless power was nourishing his body and soul. Due to the nourishment offered by the Black Dragons Essence Blood, this body began to accept Wallaces soul. However, to achieve a full fusion, it would require a lot more time. Success, Ive finally succeeded! Wallace exclaimed enthusiastically; in his emotional upheaval, his eyes suddenly changed into a pair of golden vertical pupils, just like the eyes of a Black Dragon. Damn it, the body has mutated! Wallace was immediately anxious. Bloodline Wizards were prone to ancestral regression, a partial mutation in their bodies. This mutation could grant the Bloodline Wizards a portion of their ancestors power, but it could also change the wizards personalities drastically and without warning. In severe cases, they would even lose their sense of self and turn into a crazy, raging monster. This was the thing Bloodline Wizards were most afraid of. Boom~ With a loud bang, the nutrient tank suddenly shattered. The lab was swept up as if in a violent storm, with a gust tearing up everything into pieces. In the instant the explosion struck, Song Jian, with a thought, left Wallaces lab immediately. As a defensive array was arranged in advance, the explosion was contained within the lab. After a while, a tense-faced Wallace, wrapped in a half sheet, came out of the lab. Seeing Song Jian standing at the labs doorway, he quickly knelt before him. Master, my apologies. While the resurrection ritual was successful, there are still many side effects. I, I wish to request to recover in the Blood Pool immediately Wallace said hastily. The sudden surge of Bloodline power had temporarily been suppressed using a clarity potion, but if the situation continues without remedy, even the clarity potion would lose its effect on him. Go ahead, I hope you can recover your former power soon! Song Jian nodded. Wallaces figure suddenly crumbled like yellow sand; a strange breeze blew and the sand pile instantly vanished completely. But Song Jian, with his senses, could clearly see that Wallace had already entered the basement and had laid down impatiently in the Blood Pool. The Blood Pool was where the Blood Slaves were born. Once a Blood Slave has died, he would be resurrected in the Blood Pool. As all of the Blood Slaves were in their territories now, the Blood Pool had been idle. As soon as Wallace entered the Blood Pool, the blood water inside began to boil, just like boiling water, bubbling continuously. But Wallace, lying in the Blood Pool only with his head showing, demonstrated a relaxed expression on his face and even emitted a moan of relaxation. Song Jian glanced at the ruined lab, shook his head, stepped out of the castle ignoring Wallace; Now, Song Jian had decent equipment, and his skills were more numerous than that of the average player. Not only was he ranked first in level, but his power also greatly surpassed other players. As he walked out of Manor Castle, he looked at the black pyramid in the distance, his eyes full of ambition. The black pyramid situated in the middle of the city must be the highest-level instance dungeon in the city. Currently, players couldnt even get near to the dungeon, let alone pioneer it. That is, at least, the instance dungeon you need to possess first-order combat power to enter Song Jian looked at the black pyramid and sighed. Just then, a tremor came from afar, and a red beam of light shot into the sky; the light then began to slowly expand outwards. A loud voice resounded in the ears of all the players in Doomsday City. Song Jian looked at the red beam of light in the distance, murmured to himself: The Territorial Expansion Campaign, the cooldown time changed from a month to eight hours. This should be a strategy by the game developers to expedite the growth of the war alliances choosing the strongest war alliance as quickly as possible, and then focusing all their efforts on the Abyss Demon Clans invasion! Song Jian couldnt confirm his speculation, however, the Territorial Expansion Campaign had inevitably unfolded among the citys war alliances. Song Jian glanced at his own alliances territorial expansion campaign cooldown time, which had already expired, gave a slight smile, and immediately chose to launch the territorial expansion campaign. The territory, which was initially several hundred meters in scale, once again spread out all around. Some of the weaker players, watching the spreading red light, then looked at Song Jians Manor Castle in the distance, had no choice but to abandon their safe houses and flee. This time, to Song Jian, the Territorial Expansion campaign encountered no worthy resistance. His territory spanned a radius of five hundred meters now, but due to the absence of the Magic Tower, all new buildings within the alliance couldnt be constructed. Master, the Manor Castle must be upgraded to level four. Only then can all the new buildings be unlocked! said Butler George, looking somewhat helpless. Within his territory, Butler George had already reserved a spot for the construction of the Magic Tower. Song Jian walked into the empty space and took out a Magic Source Stone the size of a human head from his backpack. He instructed George: George, start constructing the Magic Tower. Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: Chapter 468: Shadow Circus Troupe Chapter 468: Chapter 468: Shadow Circus Troupe With the most critical material, the Magic Source Stone, the construction of the Magic Tower became smooth and seamless. More than a dozen construction NPCs pushed various building materials to the open space. In just a short while, a rough foundation was built. Master, because we dont have special building blueprints, we can only build the most basic Magic Tower. Its effects may not be very significant, the housekeeper George said nervously. Building blueprints for the Magic Tower? Song Jian was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly shook his head. There were various types of building blueprints in the game with many ways to obtain them. Furthermore, many blueprints were unique, so many players territories had a variety of styles. One notable example was Luo Tianyus military camp. Song Jian believed that Luo Tianyus safe house was built into a military camp model because he acquired a special building blueprint. As long as it doesnt affect the upgrade of Manor Castle, its fine, Song Jian said indifferently. The Magic Tower was a special building in the territory, and the material, the Magic Source Stone, was incredibly precious. Song Jian knew that a single Magic Tower could make players trying to upgrade their safe houses desperate. As for the special building blueprints of the Magic Tower, they were rare treasures. Even if they appeared in the auction house, Song Jian wouldnt be able to afford them, let alone other players. Even if someone had a special building blueprint for the Magic Tower, constructing it would probably be very difficult, at least ten times harder than building an ordinary Magic Tower. If it slowed down the safe house upgrade, Song Jian would rather not go through the trouble. Hearing that Song Jian had no complaints, George finally breathed a sigh of relief. In his heart, the safe house upgrade was the top priority, so he immediately began building the Magic Tower after Song Jian took out the Magic Source Stone. Master, the Magic Tower will take three working days to build. Once its completed, should we upgrade the Manor Castle immediately? housekeeper George asked. h Upgrade it right away! Song Jian nodded in agreement. Song Jian delegated many safe house authorities to George, but George still sought Song Jians opinion on important matters. George nodded and left. Song Jian glanced at the New Media Library and then at the Book of the Abyss in his hand, letting out a sigh. The task of the Cecilia Priest had been hanging on him and had never shown failure, but Song Jian couldnt return the Book of the Abyss to the library as a task item anymore. After all, the Book of the Abyss was now a Dark Gold Quality equipment. Cecilia would not be generous enough to give Song Jian the Dark Gold Quality equipment as a task reward. I wonder how my follower Ya is doing now! Song Jian glanced at the follower interface, where both Ya and Wallace were in an unsummonable state. Song Jian looked at his level and then at a black pillar of smoke in the distance. If I cant fight large Abyss Territories, can I still fight small Abyss Demon Caves? Song Jian thought to himself. As Song Jian was about to head towards the nearest Abyss Demon Cave, a noisy sound suddenly erupted from the edge of his territory. Song Jian frowned and looked in that direction, only to see a team of dozens of people slowly approaching his territory. This team was composed of more than ten large caravans pulled by huge, but gentle Kodo beasts. The drivers of the caravans had weather-beaten faces and exhaustion written all over them. A few performers dressed as clowns were playing with rattle drums, making pleasant music while singing and dancing, attracting a crowd of onlookers. It seems like a circus troupe? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he noticed large cages at the back of the caravan, holding tigers, lions, bears, and other beasts. These animals had lost their ferocity and lay lazily in their cages. Even when poked by children with sticks, they would just lazily brush them away without getting angry. The team stopped at the edge of Song Jians territory, where a large area was just grassland without any buildings. As soon as the caravan stopped, several people jumped off and began unloading things and setting up tents. Are they crazy? In this apocalyptic-themed game, theres a circus troupe wandering around performing shows? Arent they afraid of being swallowed by monsters in the wild? Song Jian was dumbfounded, feeling like everything happening in front of him was like an illusion. All he could confirm now was that everyone in the circus troupe was an NPC in the game, and there were no players present. At that moment, a beastman with a full-faced beard jumped off one of the caravans. This beastman seemed very old, with a wrinkled face and a broken tusk protruding from his mouth. Song Jian couldnt sense any aggressive aura from this beastman, who seemed harmless with a friendly smile on his face. However, Song Jian didnt dare to underestimate him, because this beastman was at a higher level than him! Level 30,1 wonder if hes passed the first-class Combat Power assessment, Song Jian thought to himself. When Song Jian looked at the members of the circus troupe again, he was even more shocked. Over half of them had reached level 30. Several performers painted as clowns and making funny expressions were putting on a show for the oncoming crowd. These clowns were actually first- class thieves by profession. These people they all have the ability to level my territory! Beads of sweat formed on Song Jians forehead. Seeing Song Jian, the elderly beastmans eyes lit up, and he quickly approached. He took off his worn-out cowboy hat and bowed respectfully to Song Jian, saying, Honorable lord, I am Hakus Stanley from the Northern Wastelands, offering my sincerest blessings to you! Song Jian stared at the beastman in front of him and asked, Who are you and why have you come to my territory? Honorable lord! The beastman Hakus had a flattering smile on his face, not looking down on Song Jian even though his level was much lower, and his tone was humble: We are a wandering circus troupe, the Shadow Circus Troupe, originally planning to perform in the City of Sin, but as we passed by, we wanted to rest here for a while and provide some interesting shows for your people! Shadow Circus Troupe? Song Jian looked at the people who were busily setting up tents, his face thoughtful. Chapter 469 - Chapter 469: Chapter 469: Increasing Favorability Chapter 469: Chapter 469: Increasing Favorability People in the Shadow Circus Troupe are mainly professionals, and theyre all high-level professionals, which is why they can enter Doomsday City with impunity. What Song Jian currently cares about the most is how this circus troupe managed to cross the black fog outside Doomsday City. It must be very dangerous in that patch of black fog. If not for a random system teleportation or having teleportation door technology, no NPC would be willing to enter Doomsday City through the black fog. However, this is just his first interaction with the Shadow Circus Troupe. The old beastman standing before him seems to be the troupe director, and since theyre performing near his region, there will be many chances for further encounters. He can ask questions later. After finishing his conversation with Hacus, Song Jian suddenly received a system notification: System: Your territory has attracted the Shadow Circus Troupe, the satisfaction of residents in your territory increases, and all NPCs will have their work efficiency increased by 30% during the stay of the Shadow Circus Troupe; Hint: The Shadow Circus Troupe is a hidden group within the game. Players could obtain numerous valuable items through it, so players should explore by themselves; Work efficiency increased by 30%? Many valuable items? Song Jian was slightly stunned as his gaze shifted to the constructing Magic Tower. Indeed, the efficiency of the dozen or so construction workers seemed to have significantly increased. Joy filled their faces and each of them brimmed with energy. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian decided to postpone his plans to explore the Abyss Demon Cave. From a distance, he regarded this strange circus troupe with a keen interest. It seemed like this circus troupe did not aim for profit. The performance venue they built was open, with no walls or fences, nor anything like a ticket booth. Anyone who was interested could come and go freely. By the time the circus troupe finished setting up their performance venue, it was already evening. All the NPCs in Song Jians territory started to rest. After changing their clothes, they walked towards the circus troupe in small groups; Only then did Song Jian realize how many NPCs were in his territory. From a distance, the number already exceeded one hundred. Moreover, the Shadow Circus Troupe didnt only attract NPCs from Song Jians territory. Even the NPCs from other players and those from several streets away were drawn in as well. This area had pretty much become a safe zone. Unknown to Song Jian when it started, no more NPCs were refreshing on the streets. But some resources would refresh inside the abandoned buildings. Every day, some low-level players would search for resources in the buildings. The performances of the circus troupe were splendid, prompting sighs of awe or laughter from the watching NPCs now and then. They clapped their hands enthusiastically. Song Jian observed them from the afternoon until he noticed that the troupe consisted of quite a number of rare professions. The Beast Tamer who performed animal training, the Flying Knife Master who performed masked knife-throwing, the highway knight performing stunts on a motorcycle through a ring of fire, they were all rare professions. If any players below level ten who hadnt undergone a profession change found out about this place, it would be a blessing for them. There were still many ordinary professions in the game. For every ten professions that one came into contact with, there would be only one or two rare professions. If they wanted to acquire a more powerful profession, they would have to try their luck in areas with higher-level monsters. Many players died in those high-level monster areas for this reason. The circus troupes performances went on until around ten oclock at night. They performed for six to seven hours straight. For the Shadow Circus Troupe that had just come to a new place, such a long performance was quite strenuous. I wonder how long theyll stay here? Song Jian watched the busy circus performers and pondered. Honorable Lord, what do you think of our performance? Old Beastman Hacus strolled over and asked with a smile. Song Jian glanced at Hacus. Hacus had just performed a magic trick, controlling five or six burning fireballs to dance around him. He even made several seemingly dangerous moves, causing the surrounding spectators to gasp in amazement. Excellent, a spectacular performance! Song Jian praised with a smile. At this moment, an idea flashed through his mind. He said to Old Beastman Hacus, As a token of my gratitude to the Shadow Circus Troupe, I would like to provide you with some provisions. As he spoke, Song Jian summoned his steward, George, and whispered a few words to him. Moments later, a group of NPCs brought a batch of food over. Most of the food was meat, with many pieces of bread and cakes as well. There were vast farms and a Livestock Pen in Song Jians territory, which provided more than enough food for self-sufficiency. This is marvelous, thank you, merciful Lord! Hacus expressed his gratitude with a look of appreciation. System: You have provided a large amount of food to the Shadow Circus Troupe, earning the gratitude of the Troupes leader, Hacus. Your relationship with the Shadow Circus Troupe has improved to a friendly status; As expected, giving gifts to NPCs is the best way to improve relations! Song Jian thought to himself. After enhancing his relationship with the Shadow Circus Troupe to Friendly, Song Jian discovered while walking around the circus that the staff of the circus troupe would greet Song Jian when they noticed him. Some of them would even offer Song Jian a toast. The evening celebration entertained not only the members of the Shadow Circus Troupe but also the NPCs in Song Jians territory. After all, big celebrations like this were rarely held in his territory. The loyalty rating of many residents towards the territory increased by three to five points. It was a clear benefit for the NPCs to boost their loyalty towards their territory. Not only would they work harder normally, but NPCs with high loyalty would also fight back when the territory was invaded. To them, defending their territory meant defending their homes. In contrast, those NPCs with less loyalty would panic with aimless running or even flee when there was an invasion. The population was also a crucial element for a territory. If the NPCs started to flee as soon as a war broke out, it would impact the development of the territory. At night, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle. After absorbing the essence of the moon for fifteen minutes, he slowly opened his eyes. At this growth stage, his sense of touch was the most acute, so he suddenly felt a hint of coldness in the room. Swoosh~ The vertical eye on his forehead instantly opened, emitting a silver glow, and a semi-transparent figure appeared in the room. The Eye of Discernment? A hoarse voice echoed around the room. The once semi-transparent figure wavered like water and materialized out of thin air. Chapter 470 - Chapter 470: Chapter 470: Qi Yun Appears Again Chapter 470: Chapter 470: Qi Yun Appears Again At this moment, a person wrapped in thick black cloth, with only a pair of eyes exposed, appeared in Song Jians room. The pupils of this persons eyes were as tiny as sesame seeds, surrounded by dead-white eyes. Regardless of it being late at night or even in broad daylight, being stared at by such eyes would make anyone feel a chilling sensation. The man in black stared at the vertical eye on Song Jians forehead without saying a word. It seemed that his interest in the vertical eye was much greater than in Song Jian himself. Who are you, and what do you want from me? Song Jian tensed up, staring at the man in black and asked. There was no information revealed about this man in black. It seemed that players could hide their information, just like Song Jian, who had nothing displayed above his head. However, Song Jian couldnt sense any players presence from the man in black. Instead, there was a gloomy feeling, as if suddenly possessing great power but unable to control it, unconsciously leaking energy. Such a situation would not happen to a player. Even if a player had an adventure and suddenly gained strength, they would master their power in a very short time and not give others this kind of feeling. Song Jian, dont you really recognize me? The man in black spoke, his voice rather hoarse, as if his throat was being gripped. The black cloth wrapped around his head began to unravel, controlled by a mysterious force. A pale, jade-like skull appeared in front of Song Jian. You are Song Jian slightly frowned. The man before him was not a real skeleton, but there wasnt a trace of flesh on him. The skin, which was emitting a faint white light and tightly covering his skull, made him look like a skeleton. You dont recognize me anymore, do you really not recognize me anymore, ah~ The man in black let out a miserable scream, sounding both angry and sad. There was a soft sound as the black cloth wrapped around the man disintegrated in an instant, revealing his body. He only wore a simple white short-sleeved shirt and pants. His exposed body, like his head, was wrapped in a crystal-clear skin that made him look like a skeleton. Hearing the other partys wailing, Song Jian suddenly felt it was familiar. In his memory, he seemed to have heard the other partys voice somewhere. You areQi Yun? Song Jians eyes widened as he looked at the monstrous Qi Yun in front of him and shouted. Qi Yun, Qi Yun, hahaha, thats my old name. I didnt expect you to remember A complicated expression appeared on Qi Yuns face as a gray tear rolled down from his eye. At that time, Qi Yun was forced to become Song Jians slave. However, for some reason, he broke the slave contract later. Song Jian thought Qi Yun had died, but he didnt expect him to turn into such a ghostly appearance. Did you use Zeus Shield Companys gene potions? Song Jian asked, staring at Qi Yun. Yes, I was in a coma at that time, but if I wanted to survive, I had to inject those gene potions. Fortunately, my luck wasnt bad. In the laboratory of that building, I got a perfect-quality Gene Modification Potion Qi Yun stared at Song Jian. Perfect quality Song Jian looked up and down at Qi Yuns current appearance. If someone said that Qi Yun had turned into a skeleton soldier, Song Jian wouldnt have doubted it. A perfect-quality gene modification potion turned you into this? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Hahaha, isnt this great? Invulnerable to swords and spears, possessing immense strength, a long life, and even the ability to control the power of shadow A strange smile appeared on Qi Yuns face, and a ball of shadow flame appeared in his raised right hand. In that flame, there were painful wails, as if countless souls were burning in it. At this point, Qi Yuns attributes slowly emerged above his head. Qi Yun, Level 26, Occupation: Shadow Priest, Vitality Points: 3200/3200, Spirit Points: 1500/1500 A Shadow Priest? I remember you werent Song Jian was surprised. He wanted Qi Yun to become his slave because Qi Yun was a healing priest who could help him recover his vitality. Unexpectedly, when they met again, not only had Qi Yuns appearance changed completely, but his occupation had also changed. All of these, I can thank you for. If it werent for you, I wouldnt have injected this perfect-quality gene modification potion, I wouldnt have possessed the Shadow Priests bloodline, and I wouldnt have met you again! Qi Yun roared loudly. So, you came here for revenge? Song Jian sneered. It was impossible to assassinate Song Jian here in his territory. Not to mention the ability to teleport anywhere within his domain, in Song Jians senses, the blood-stained, gloomy Alex had already woken up from his slumber. If anyone looked out the window at that time, the entire outer wall of the Manor Castle was filled with Alexs thick roots, which would attack Qi Yun instantly if he made any ill-intentions. Now, the castle where Song Jian resided had become a cage, and it would be impossible to escape from it without special means. Revenge? Why would I want to take revenge on you? Qi Yun suddenly revealed a strange smile: If it werent for you, I wouldnt have such great power. I came to thank you! Is this how you show gratitude? Breaking into my bedroom quietly at night without my consent, just like an assassin? Song Jian laughed. Song Jian wouldnt believe a single word that Qi Yun said. If their positions were switched, Song Jian would want to kill himself immediately. I came to you to seek cooperation. If you help me, I can let go of all the past events! Qi Yun said seriously. Cooperation? What kind of cooperation do you need from me? You should know that your strength now far surpasses mine! Song Jian laughed. At the moment, Song Jian was only Level 22, and Qi Yun was six levels higher. In many peoples eyes, Qi Yun, who was four levels higher, had an overwhelming advantage over Song Jian. Moreover, Qi Yuns occupation as a Shadow Priest was no less inferior to Song Jians position as a Sword Controller. Before Qi Yun could speak, Song Jian suddenly looked outside the window: Is your target them, the Shadow Circus Troupe? Chapter 471 - Chapter 471: Chapter 471: Shadow Crystal Chapter 471: Chapter 471: Shadow Crystal On the first day the Shadow Circus Troupe appeared, Qi Yun also showed up. Song Jian couldnt help but suspect that there might be something Qi Yun wanted in the circus, or perhaps Qi Yun had already infiltrated the troupe and had been following their movements. How did you know? Qi Yun was taken aback, surprise showing in his eyes. Hehe, tell me, what is it in the circus that you want? Song Jian smiled slightly, sat down on a chair, and looked at Qi Yun as he spoke. Qi Yuns face darkened. Since he had injected the perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid, his strength had greatly increased, and his potential had also grown. The Gene Modification Liquid had unearthed and strengthened the most powerful genes in him. Originally possessing only a slight healing talent, Qi Yun had almost instantly gained the genetic talent of a Shadow Priest, greatly enhancing his power. Even now, he still couldnt fully control the immense energy within him. The actual purpose of this circus is to escort a Shadow Crystal to Dark Castle! Qi Yun hesitated for a long time before finally saying. Shadow Crystal? Dark Castle? Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. The name Dark Castle sounded oddly familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before. Are you talking about the level 30 dungeon, Dark Castle? Song Jian suddenly remembered and quickly asked. Dark Castle was located in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. In the City of Hymns, Song Jian had heard that the professionals of the city considered clearing Dark Castle a great honor. Dungeon? Qi Yun was puzzled, as if he hadnt heard the term before. Song Jian immediately realized that dungeon was a term used only by players. In the game, NPCs called them secret realms. Secret realm, I meant secret realm! Song Jian said. Thats right. This circuss true destination is the Dark Castle secret realm. They want to deliver this Shadow Crystal to the Dark Castle! Qi Yun said, My goal is the Shadow Crystal! Why do they want to transport the Shadow Crystal to Dark Castle? Song Jian suddenly asked. This is the circuss highest secret. Do you think I would know? Besides, what does it have to do with me? I just need that Shadow Crystal! Qi Yun cracked a smile and said. Whats in it for me if I help you? Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun, summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and placed it horizontally on his lap. Seeing the sword, Qi Yuns eyes showed a cautious look. He hadnt expected Song Jians strength to have increased so quickly. If he hadnt inherited the bloodline abilities of the Shadow Priest, he might not even have had the qualifications to stand before Song Jian. What do you want? Equipment? Skills? Treasures? Qi Yun stared at Song Jian, asking, Everything you want is in the Shadow Circus Troupe. If you can wipe them all out, everything in the troupe can be yours. And I just want the Shadow Crystal! Hehe, you can leave now. Song Jian sneered, his eyes suddenly sharpening. Whoosh~ A thick tree root broke through the window, turning into a giant python that hissed deeply at Qi Yun. Boom! The shadow energy on Qi Yuns body suddenly erupted, creating a phantom of a giant beast around him. Its eyes turned into a ghost-like green flame. Youll regret this~ Qi Yuns hoarse voice had a chilling undertone. Do you believe I can prevent you from leaving this room? Song Jian laughed, standing up and gripping the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hands. Qi Yun was immediately speechless. This was Song Jians territory, and if Song Jian really didnt want to let him go, he could definitely keep him here! Qi Yun didnt dare to continue talking, snorted coldly, turned into a cloud of black mist, and disappeared. Alex, if you see him again in the castle, just attack! Song Jian, touching the tree roots beside him, whispered softly. At this time, Alex had fully mutated, and even the surface of his tree roots was covered with black scales, emitting a metallic luster. Honored, master! A resounding voice came from the courtyard. Alexs roots were actually spread throughout the area centered on Manor Castle, covering a radius of dozens of meters. After this incident, Alex had memorized Qi Yuns aura, and if Qi Yun dared to step into the castle again, Alex would definitely be alerted. The Shadow Crystal must be of great help to Qi Yun C just by looking at his occupation, one could tell. Qi Yun, the Shadow Priest, would undoubtedly resort to any means necessary to obtain shadow power. But for Song Jian, he had no idea what the Shadow Crystal could be used for. Moreover, what he wanted to know the most now was the relationship between the Shadow Crystal and Dark Castle, and what exactly the Shadow Circus Troupe intended to do with the Shadow Crystal. To think that he wants me to go provoke the Shadow Circus Troupe, thats insane! Doesnt he know how powerful this circus is? Idiot! Song Jian muttered, staring at the still brightly lit circus camp in the distance. The next morning, Song Jian found that more and more players came to visit the circus. Various tasks could be taken from the Shadow Circus Troupe, from supplying materials to hunting monsters, and the rewards were quite good. The arrival of the Shadow Circus Troupe had attracted more and more players after just a day. What excited Song Jian the most was that many players became interested in his Alliance of Warfare and started contacting him to join. After all, the territory of his alliance seemed huge to the players, and such a large territory meant that the alliance must have formidable strength. Song Jian left the recruitment of new alliance members to Wang Qi and the others, and recruits had to go through strict scrutiny. Strolling through the Shadow Circus Troupe, Song Jian saw various amusement facilities open even though there were no performances at the moment. The troupe members also took the opportunity to sell small souvenirs, and there were even chances to take photos with wild animals such as tigers and lions. Kind Lord, welcome to the circus. Hacus suddenly appeared beside Song Jian, always wearing a friendly smile. Just looking around. Song Jian laughed. He wanted to see if he could sense where the circus had hidden the Shadow Crystal, but found nothing after walking around. If it werent for Qi Yun telling him the night before, Song Jian might not even have thought about it. As for the use of the Shadow Crystal, Song Jian was completely clueless. However, he was certain that the Shadow Crystal was definitely a treasure. Chapter 472 - Chapter 472: Chapter 472: Epic Level Task Chapter 472: Chapter 472: Epic Level Task Song Jian stared at the elderly beastman in front of him. It looked about seventy or eighty years old, its face wrinkled, adorned with a kind smile. From him, Song Jian could sense no air of a strong warrior, yet he knew that this elderly beastman might be the most powerful person in the entire circus troupe. To manage such a large circus troupe, more than half of which are professionals, some even having grade-one combat power, this old beastman is certainly not as simple as he appears, thought Song Jian. My Lord, do you know, our journey has been extremely difficult, with the wilderness teeming with monsters and plagued by bandits. I recall one time when we were passing through the Desolate Mountain Range, we encountered over a dozen bandits, they were vicious, The old beastman started prattling on about the troupes experiences on the road while casually scrutinizing Song Jian. After listening for a few minutes, Song Jian noticed Hacus showing no signs of ending his ramblings, which prompted him to furrow his brows; he didnt have time for the old beastmans idle chatter. Besides, Song Jian noticed that while the other man was speaking, he kept subtly sizing him up as though he had something to say. By fog grass, is this guy trying to give me a task? Song Jian thought, watching Hacus appear to struggle to articulate his words. Hacus, is there anything I can help you with? Song Jian raised the question using standard task-undertaking parlance. Hacus felt he was running out of things to say. Hed even recounted his childhood story about nearly drowning while catching fish in the pond, and yet, the other man seemed not to be catching on at all. Right when Hacus was thinking about how to subtly pass the task onto Song Jian, Song Jian finally asked the question signaling readiness to undertake a task. For Hacus, these words were a godsend. Hahaha, Lord, I do have an epic task that I wish for you to undertake! Hacus laughed out loud, speaking in the quietest voice possible. What, an epic task? Song Jian was taken aback. He knew the rewards for epic tasks were usually epic items. A player being assigned an epic task wasnt short of divine favor. Given the tier of this task, Song Jian naturally couldnt resist and quickly asked, Troupe Leader Hacus, could you please elaborate on the task? Lord, do you know why we decided to stay in your domain? Hacus asked. Didnt you say yesterday that you wanted to rest a while before moving on? Was that not the case? Song Jian asked, raising an eyebrow. Of course, haha, of course it is. You know, journeying is a particularly strenuous task, and its an honor to rest in your domain for a while! Hacus hastily said. However, on our journey, a large Demonized Ant Group blocked our way, and I hope, my Lord, that you could help us kill all those Demonized Ants! I see, but why dont you make this a public task? The more people undertake the task, the higher the chances of success, right? Song Jian asked curiously. Sorry, my Lord, as you know, the perimeter of the city has the protection of the divine. One or two people can use artifacts to navigate through the fog, but if there are too many, they will undoubtedly encounter misfortune in the mist Hacus shook his head. At present, with our capabilities, we can only allow one person to pass through the fog surrounding the city! What, youre capable of enabling people to pass through the outer fog? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise: Are you sure that you can traverse through the fog rather than opening a teleportation gate? Lord, opening a teleportation gate requires specific coordinates. Our entrance into the city also involved sending one person in first, then opening the teleportation device to allow others to enter! Hacus explained. Could I ask how many members the Demonized Ant Group has, and whats their maximum combat power? Song Jian hesitated for a moment before asking. Song Jian knew that there were many in the circus troupe who were higher in level and stronger than him, and yet Hacus was offering the task to him. He wasnt sure what Hacus was playing at. If he couldnt figure it out, even if it was an epic task, Song Jian wouldnt accept it. After all, no treasure was worth more than his own life. My Lord, there are many ants in the Demonized Ant Group, at least a thousand, each one above level twenty-five, and among them, there is a level-thirty elite boss. Their Ant King possesses grade-one combat power! Hacus said seriously. Hacus had a clear understanding of the strength of this Ant Group. In fact, within this ant colonys cave, two level-thirty bandit NPCs had met their untimely end. Only one grade-one combatant boss? Why are you afraid, then? With the strength of your circus troupe, you should be able to easily wipe out such a group. Isnt that right? Song Jian asked in surprise. He had seen more than one professional in the circus troupe with grade-one combat power. How could such a group fear a Demonized Ant Group? Was Hacus joking? Well Im sorry, the people in our troupe cant make a move. They um they have other tasks to fulfill Hacus looked uncomfortable, as if there was some secret he wasnt sharing. Just as Song Jian was about to press on, the system issued a sudden warning; System: Beware, your questioning has probed into the core secret of the Shadow Circus Troupe. Continuing to question may cause Troupe Leader Hacus of the Shadow Circus Troupe to become hostile! Hostile? Song Jian was taken aback. Suddenly, he remembered the Shadow Crystal Qi Yun had mentioned the night before. Could the high combat power individuals in the circus troupe be protecting the Shadow Crystal, hence they cant fight the Demonized Ant Group? But isnt there only one grade-one combat power Ant King in that group? With so many grade-one combat power individuals in the circus troupe, it would be a walkover to kill the group and it wouldnt conflict with protecting the Shadow Crystal, would it? Song Jian was at a loss, but seeing Hacuss troubled expression, he knew he couldnt pursue it further, so he quickly said, Hacus, Im willing to take this task, to eliminate the Demonized Ant Group! Upon hearing Song Jians words, Hacuss eyes lit up, and immediate joy washed over him. He patted Song Jians shoulder and said, Haha, I knew you would take this task. You will forever be a friend to the Shadow Circus Troupe! Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Chapter 473: Concealment Ring Chapter 473: Chapter 473: Concealment Ring System: You have obtained the epic quest Eradicate the Clan, task content, to hunt and stop the Demonized Ant Group of the Dark Night Circus; Task target: Demonized Worker Ants: 0/500, Demonized Soldier Ants: 0/100, Demonized Ant King: 0/3; Task reward: Epic Treasure Chest (1); Upon accepting the task, Song Jian looked at the epic task description in his taskbar and nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. He had initially prepared himself to fight against an Ant King with the first level of combat power, but he hadnt expected that the task target was actually three Ant Kings! Are you sure there is only one Demonized Ant Clan there? Song Jians face suddenly turned ugly. Definitely. It is detailed information that I obtained at the cost of two lives! The old beastman, Hacus, said confidently. Although those two sacrificed professionals hadnt reached the first level of combat power, hardly anyone rivaled them in stealth and reconnaissance. But why does my task involve hunting three Demonized Ant Kings? Song Jian said a bit angrily. Players cant display task contents like NPCs can; otherwise, Song Jian would surely throw this task in the face of this old beastman. Impossible! As a clan, Demonized Ants would have only one Ant King. Even if another Ant King were born, the new Ant King would leave the clan to establish its own. Its never possible to find two Ant Kings in one clan, let alone three Hacus nearly jumped up, shouted loudly. What Song Jian said went against common sense and seemed unbelievable to Hacus. Youre deceiving me. I think the constitution of this task violates the principle of fairness and equity. Im going to ask the system gods to cancel this task! Song Jian said seriously. No, no, please, dont do that. Hacus was shocked and hastily stopped him. Ill compensate you. Ill compensate you in a way that will certainly satisfy you! Hacus took out a light blue ring from his chest and handed it to Song Jian with an expression of loss. This is the Concealment Ring. It was originally just on loan to you, but now, as compensation, its yours. With it, you have the ability to enter the Protection Black Mist freely Concealment Ring (Blue), an item of level 20. Equipment effect: Gains invisibility, can converge all traces, rendering one undetectable. Once hostility is shown towards a target, the invisibility effect disappears. Item description: This ring is an alchemical item and needs to recharge every use, with an automatic recharge time of 12 hours. Equipment requirements: 10 Spirit Points. Song Jian took the ring and saw that a golden gem was embedded in it. In the center of the gem was a vertical slit, like a crack, resembling an eyeball. Song Jian was about to put on the ring for a try when Hacus immediately stopped him. Once the ring is used, it needs 12 hours to cool down. I suggest you get ready and put it on when entering the Protection Black Mist. Song Jian nodded, put away the ring, and Hacus seemed to heave a sigh of relief. He smiled and said, We cant stay here for too long. You have at most three days to complete this task. This is the location of the Demonized Ant Clan. Just follow the instructions on it, and you will find them soon. Having said that, Hacus handed Song Jian a piece of beast skin, marking the route to the Demonized Ant Clan. Song Jian glanced at it and put it into his pack. It simply marked the direction to Doomsday City and the location of the Demonized Ant Group. From this map, the Demonized Ant Clan was not far from Doomsday City, probably less than a kilometer away. The task only lasts for three days? The time is quite tight Watching the old beastman leave, Song Jian murmured to himself. After Song Jian accepted the task, Hacus just left. For him, protecting the Shadow Crystal was the priority. Soon after Song Jian left the circus, Hacus went to another player, coughed twice, and said to the player with a solemn face, Brave warrior, I see that you are quite strong. I have an epic task here. I wonder if you are interested Song Jian did not know that Hacus had issued this so-called epic task to many players. As long as Hacus thought their power had reached a certain level, he would issue this task to them. After all, the task reward would ultimately belong to only one person. And the more people who accepted the task, the lower the probability of completing it. Song Jian quickly reached the edge of the city and looked at the rolling black mist in front of him, which surrounded Doomsday City like a wall. The closer to the black mist, the more fear and terror he felt. This was not a bad effect, but it could trigger the deepest fear in peoples hearts. Even the profession with the lowest spirit perception could feel the danger in the black mist. Song Jian solemnly put on the Concealment Ring that Hacus gave him. To wear this ring, Song Jian had specifically removed the Ring of the Fire God. He now had two rings of gold quality. The Ring of the Fire God focused on attack power, and the other, Ring of Blood, focused on defense. It could activate a Bloody Shield with a defense of one thousand, during passing through this black mist, Song Jian obviously focused on defense. After putting on the Concealment Ring, Song Jians figure vanished on the spot. Even Song Jian himself felt as if his body had become somewhat translucent. With all smells and traces completely wrapped up by a layer of invisible mysterious power, not a bit was leaked. Even stepping on the grass, the weeds didnt bend, as if he had turned into an energy body. In Song Jians status bar, there appeared a concealed status, which could last as long as Song Jian didnt initiate an attack. This feeling was quite special. The instant he turned invisible, Song Jian no longer felt the oppression and fear caused by the Protection Black Mist ahead. After turning invisible, Song Jian slowly walked into the black mist. Soon, his figure was swallowed by the thick black mist. Not long after Song Jian left, several players arrived at the edge of the city. Staring at the black mist that seemed to be alive and constantly rolling, they all showed fear on their faces. They clenched their fingers with the Concealment Ring, turning their finger joints somewhat white, and their faces drenched in sweat. Even their bodies couldnt stop shaking. Does this ring really work? Cao Shuis heart was pounding violently. He felt that there was a tremendous threat hidden in the black mist, as if a giant beast was opening its mouth wide to trap them. This is an epic task. The reward is an epic chest. It might be the first epic item in the game. If you guys are scared, just cancel the task and go back. Fan Jin, a warrior, looked at the others with disdain. He snorted, put on the Concealment Ring, and walked towards the black mist. Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: Chapter 474: Protection Black Mist Chapter 474: Chapter 474: Protection Black Mist What kind of crappy mission is this that disallows teaming up, damn it. What if all other monsters have been gathered, but there is one modifying worker ant missing, am I supposed to cry? After glancing at the others, Lv Pei put on the Concealment Ring and said to the other players, Im out, good luck!. Watching the players vanish one after another with their rings, Cao Shui thought of the epic treasure chest mission reward, gritted his teeth, and put on the Concealment Ring. After sensing the changes in his body, Cao Shui, bracing his fear, headed into the black fog step by step. Soon, all players were in the black fog. Song Jian moved slowly within the black fog. In the black fog, his sense of direction seemed entirely lost, the grass beneath his feet turned into gravel land after a few meters of progress. In the dense fog, he could barely see his fingers even with the vertical eye, only able to see about five meters around him. There seemed to be a strong interference here, blocking the sensory perception of the players. How big is this black fog, how long do I have to walk to get out? As Song Jian carefully groped forward, he started to talk to himself. He was unaware that several players were entering the Protection Black Mist like him. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a rumble in the distance. The ground was slightly trembling, as if a giant was approaching him. Although he had concealed his form, Song Jian froze up instantly, standing in place without daring to move. Before long, he saw a robust skeletal foot stepping down from mid-air. As the foot landed, the ground trembled violently, leaving an imprint nearly ten meters deep. Song Jian looked up to see a giant skeletal figure faintly visible in the mid-air. It reminded him of the giant skeleton he had once seen from afar on a night in Doomsday City. The skeleton is right in the Protection Black Mist. I havent seen it since that time! Song Jian exclaimed. The gigantic skeleton was less than ten meters away from Song Jian. Looking up, Song Jian could only see the two skeletal legs, and nothing above the waist. Standing still, Song Jian felt the giant skeleton slowly distancing from him. Still, just when it was about to leave, it suddenly stopped and picked up a giant Skeleton Longbow from behind and shot a bone arrow towards where Song Jian was. The bone arrow, full of jagged barbs and piercing through the air, was as hefty as a siege crossbow, measuring about twelve to thirteen meters in length. The arrow tore open the Protection Black Mist, revealing a giant passage with a diameter greater than five meters, forcing Song Jian to step back a few paces involuntarily. Bang! The arrow hit the ground at an extremely high speed, causing a loud explosion. Song Jian heard a terrified gasp from behind him, but the sound quickly faded. There are people behind me The look of surprise spread across Song Jians face. He didnt expect to find that there were living beings inside the Protection Black Mist. Cao Shui was trembling as he gazed at a deep pit less than three meters away from him. A bone arrow, the size of a pillar, was stuck in the middle of the pit. The pit was full of blood and chunks of flesh and bone. He had witnessed a fellow player who had entered the black fog with him get instantly killed by the arrow, leaving not a single intact body behind. Cao Shui covered his mouth, forcing back the urge to retch, trying to push away the image of his companions body exploding. But a wave of nausea still whitened his face. The person before had been too nervous and wet his pants, which the giant skeleton had noticed, resulting in his demise. Cao Shui knew if he vomited, he would share the same fate. The Concealment Ring couldnt save his life. The players who had accepted the task stood motionless in place, maintaining a distance of at least seven to eight meters from each other, afraid of drawing the attention of the cataclysmic skeleton and endangering themselves. Boom, boom, boom~ The shaking of the earth slowly died down as the giant skeleton distanced itself. Cao Shui fell hard on the ground, feeling a violent wave of nausea. He couldnt contain the lunch he had earlier any longer and threw up. Seeing hundreds, if not thousands, of game monsters killed by Cao Shui, and none of them died as terribly as this. The pungent smell of blood coming from the pit made him want to vomit. He crawled away quickly. A few players moved close to the pit, seeing the bone arrow stuck in the middle of the pit, which was emitting a heavy smell of blood. Their faces turned pale. They could imagine what had happened here, even if they hadnt seen it themselves. This, this is too gruesome Lv Pei glanced into the pit and dared not look again, speaking in a frightened tone. Lets get out of here fast. This place is too dangerous. Id rather fight with a level-thirty Ant King than see that massive skeleton again someone whispered and quickly ran away. Song Jian also started perspiring profusely. Hed seen that arrow clearer than anyone else, and its image kept replaying in his brain. If that arrow had been aimed at me, could I have escaped or defended myself? Song Jian wondered, and the conclusion sent a chill down his spine. If he had indeed been the target of the arrow, there was no doubt hed be dead. The arrow had targeted all of the players breath entirely. Even as a bystander, I couldnt move a muscle, then how could the target of the arrow dodge or resist? Song Jian thought. Shaking his head, Song Jian tried to forget the scene. The giant skeleton was too powerful. Compared to it, Song Jian felt the gap between them was like an ant to a Giant Dragon. There was no comparison at all. I need to leave here as soon as possible. This place is too dangerous. Even with the Concealment Ring, its not a hundred percent safe. Song Jian thought and quickened his pace. After another two hundred meters, Song Jian suddenly saw a flicker of light from the corner of his eye and instinctively froze, standing still. The Protection Black Mist was fraught with peril, and Song Jian was on high alert. Anything unusual immediately made him pause and assume a defensive posture. Chapter 475 - Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Legendary Herbs Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Legendary Herbs What is that thing? Song Jian turned his head and looked into the distance. His current field of vision was only within a radius of five meters, and that was due to the vertical eye on his forehead. Otherwise, in this black mist, even his perception was compressed to a minimum. A player who entered this area could see only the surroundings within less than a meter. Song Jian stared in the direction where the glittering light had just flashed. Shortly, another burst of light flashed very quickly. If Song Jian hadnt been staring in that direction, it would have been difficult for him to notice. After some hesitation, Song Jian slowly moved towards the position of the flashing light. In no time, Song Jian saw a verdant plant about a foot high growing on a desolate land filled with rubble. This plant was jade-green all over as if carved out of jadeite. It had only seven leaves from top to bottom. The entire plant emitted a faint green glow, which resisted the invasion of the surrounding black mist. The black mist around it, constantly transforming into tentacles, attempted to uproot this plant but ended up being shattered by the plants glowing surface. The green glow on the surface of the plant was very faint. Beyond a distance of one meter, no one would notice the plant. However, after every certain period, a palm formed from the surrounding black mist would emerge and try to slap the plant as if it wished to destroy it completely. At such times, the whole plant would emit dazzilng light that shattered the black hand. What Song Jian had seen earlier was the plant emitting that bright light. Seven Stars Shard (Legendary), Herbal plant, Harvestable, Usability: 1. One of the main ingredients to make Pill of Tribulation; 2. When used on pets, it can significantly enhance their potential; 3. Successful harvest can directly increase the Medicine Gathering Skill by one level; Harvest requirements: Gathering Skill Level 7; Damn, a legendary herb After reading the attributes of this herb, Song Jian could not help but catch his breath. He had never seen a legendary herb before. Unexpectedly, for the first time, he discovered one in the Protection Black Mist. Moreover, harvesting this herb required the Medicine Gathering Skill to be at level seven. It was a rarity for ones Medicine Gathering Skill to reach level seven. Even Song Jian only had a Medicine Gathering Skill level of five. Luckily, I have the gear to compensate for my lack of level! Song Jian pulled out a spade from his inventory and equipped it. This spade was a silver-quality spade that Song Jian had obtained, known as the Purple Bamboo Spade. It was quite powerful, with attributes like Increase Medicine Gathering Speed by 40%, Medicine Gathering Success Rate +8, and most importantly, Medicine Gathering Skill Level +2. After equipping the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jian met the requirements to harvest this herb. The moment Song Jian swung the Purple Bamboo Spade and started digging the ground, a light blue progress bar appeared in front of him. Tenten minutes? To harvest this herb, it takes ten minutes? Song Jian felt surprised. This was the time after increasing the gathering speed by 40%. Normally, it took him only a few seconds to gather herbs. As expected of a legendary quality herb The progress bar moved slowly. Song Jian dared not move while maintaining his herb-gathering posture. Although the Purple Bamboo Spade provided a +8 Medicine Gathering Success Rate, Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill barely met the requirement for gathering the Seven Stars Shard, hence it did not guarantee 100% harvesting success. Just as the progress bar was about to finish, Song Jian suddenly heard the voices of a few players behind him. The light I just saw was in this direction Be careful, this Black Mist is too strange. Be careful with your life, it could be some powerful monster I dont think so, its probably a treasure. Lets go take a look. Fortune favors the brave. If youre scared, dont follow us! Yes, this place has never been entered by players before. If there is a treasure, it makes sense. We are the first batch of players to enter here. If we miss the treasure by chance, wont we regret it to death Song Jians heart sank as he glanced at the progress bar which indicated that he had more than fifty seconds left for successful harvesting. In no time, Song Jian saw about six players emerging slowly from the left side. All of these players were above level twenty. Judging by their gear, they were quite powerful, and among players, they were considered the cream of the crop. See, I told you there was a treasure, and you didnt believe me one player pointed to the Seven Stars Shard herb and exclaimed excitedly. Mist Weed, a legendary-ranked herb! someone cried out in astonishment. Heh, buddy, finders keepers. You cant monopolize this herb Stop talking and attack him. Interrupt his gathering! Right, right, we cant let him succeed! All at once, the players pulled out their long-range weapons and aimed at Song Jian. They only used normal attacks, without using any skills, as they merely wanted to stop Song Jian from gathering, not kill him. If they had really used skills, they would become mortal enemies with Song Jian, which would result in a fight to the death; Thirty-six seconds left Song Jian could feel the ill-intention from these players. Seeing them raise their weapons towards him, Song Jian was taken aback. Abyssal Phantom! With a thought, a semi-transparent, grey shadow appeared beside Song Jian. The blurry figure was similar to Song Jian in stature and wore identical gear. During the gathering process, Song Jian could not suffer any damage, or else it would interrupt the gathering. Once the gathering of ordinary herbs was interrupted, it could cause irreversible damage to the herb. If the gathering of this legendary herb was interrupted, there was a high chance of it being ruined; The gear on the Abyssal Phantom matched Song Jians exactly, but it was mere appearance without any attributes. If the Abyssal Phantom could also copy the attributes of Song Jians gear, that would be way too overpowered. Thud, thud, thud~ Several attacks were shot at Song Jian, but they were all blocked by the Abyssal Phantom. Instantly, the phantoms 1000 vitality points decreased by more than half. To serve as Song Jians shield, the phantom couldnt move or dodge, and so had to bear all the attacks; Keep attacking, lets burst this thing first! someone yelled, the muzzle of his gun started emanating a dazzling red light. The players were blinded by the legendary herb, and all they could think about was gaining the treasure. While they were attacking, they failed to realize that once they attacked a target, or were damaged themselves, the effect of the Concealment Ring would dissipate; As they were jointly attacking Song Jians phantom, they didnt notice that their figures had already begun to appear gradually; Crack~ A faint cracking sound echoed, but it was drowned out by the roar of their attacks; Song Jian nervously watched the last bit of the progress bar, turned back to look at those players, his eyes gradually sharp. Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: Chapter 476: Sending to Death Chapter 476: Chapter 476: Sending to Death Bang! With the combined fire of five people, the Abyssal Phantom finally could not withstand the attacks. Its Vitality Points were depleted, and its body shattered like a bubble. Just as Song Jian saw the progress bar reach its end, a crisp ding sounded in his ear. Without even looking at the system prompt, he shoved the Seven Stars Shard into his inventory and quickly rolled away from his standing position. Whiz-whiz~. Several bullets pierced the ground where Song Jian had just stood, raising clouds of dust. Kill him! Thats a legendary-quality herb! It can definitely enhance physical abilities! Cao Shui gritted his teeth and shouted loudly. It was well known among players that certain special herbs could improve their attributes. Not to mention a legendary-quality herb, even a gold or silver-quality one could increase a players attributes by one or two points. The attributes enhanced by a legendary-quality herb would, of course, be much higher. The pursuit of self-improvement was the primary goal for players, especially since enhanced physical abilities could be brought back to the real world. Who wouldnt want to become a superhero in reality? Is this really a good idea? Some hesitated, sensing that Song Jian was not weak. Hes just one person, and we are five! Whats there to be afraid of? Follow me! If he doesnt hand over that herb, he wont be able to leave this Black Mist! After a brief discussion, the players formed a temporary alliance. Initially, they didnt intend to kill Song Jian but merely disrupt his gathering so they could negotiate ownership of the herb together. However, Song Jian proceeded to gather the herb without offering any benefits, which left the five players feeling unjustly treated. Song Jian glanced at the Seven Stars Shard in his inventory. It was in good condition, so he breathed a sigh of relief. Then he looked back. The dense black mist obstructed his vision, making it impossible to see the positions of the five players. Song Jian felt an impulse to charge in and kill them all, but considering his current situation, he quickly dismissed the thought as if being doused by a bucket of cold water. After a moment of contemplation, Song Jian turned around and dashed forward. If he wanted to take revenge, he would have to leave this area first. The five players, including Cao Shui, were unaware that their concealment had worn off. They slowly crept forward, assuming that Song Jian also wanted to retaliate after being besieged for so long. Huh? How can I see all of you now? A player suddenly exclaimed in surprise. Earlier, while attacking Song Jian, the five had deliberately huddled together, making them aware of each others presence but invisible to each other. However, now they could see one another. Damn, my concealment effect is gone One person cried out in shock. So is mine, and my Concealment Ring is broken and unusable. What now? We shouldnt have attacked him earlier. What if we encounter that monster again? None of us will be able to escape. The players immediately panicked and started running without targeting Song Jian. After exchanging glances, they sprinted desperately forward. Gulu-gulu~ As the players sprinted, the ground suddenly began to shift, with debris rolling around. Pulled together by a mysterious force, the rocks fused to form gigantic stone monsters seven or eight meters tall. As Cao Shui ran desperately forward, a shrill scream from his left made him shudder. He continued running forward, stumbling and falling several times, his nose and face bruised and swollen, but not daring to slow down. Suddenly, Cao Shui saw a shadow approaching from the front. In a panic, he held his weapon horizontally to block it. Bang! Cao Shui felt a powerful force hit him, and his weapon let out a piercing screech. A sharp pain traveled up both his arms. A seven- or eight-meter-tall stone monster charged toward Cao Shui, lifting its foot to stomp on him. A level-30 elite boss? Cao Shuis eyes widened in surprise. At least its not that huge skeleton from before. The earlier skeleton boss had made Cao Shui give up any thoughts of fighting back. However, though the stone monster was several levels above him, it did not instill that same sense of despair. Even if I cant beat it, I can still run. Cao Shui thought. But just as he had this thought, he found himself surrounded by seven or eight stone monsters, all trying to block his escape route. How did this happen Despair colored Cao Shuis face. He might have had the confidence to deal with a single level-30 elite boss, but the sheer quantity of bosses overwhelmed him. I shouldnt have attacked earlier! Cao Shui regretted his actions. Soon, he was engulfed by a swarm of stone monsters. If the Protection Black Mist wasnt covering the area, one could see from a birds-eye view that at least hundreds of stone monsters were frenziedly charging at the players who had lost their concealment effect. Upon hearing the rumbling sounds and the shrill death screams of her companions, Lv Pei was enveloped by a feeling of terror. She glanced at her shattered Concealment Ring, gritted her teeth, and took out a scroll from her inventory, tearing it open. Immediately, a blue light enveloped Lv Pei, who vanished from the spot in a flash of light. This was a Town Return Scroll she had earned from a quest, which could mark her location in her safehouse. If she encountered danger, tearing the scroll would instantly teleport her back to her safehouse. This was Lv Peis trump card, and she had never told anyone about it. Back at her safehouse, she panted heavily, her face full of fear. Before teleporting away, Lv Pei had seen more than a dozen seven- or eight-meter tall monsters rushing toward her. Had she been even a little slower and dragged into battle by those monsters, Lv Pei would have been stuck in the Protection Black Mist, unable to use the Town Return Scroll. As he ran forward, Song Jian heard the screams from behind him. He hesitated for a moment but quickly accelerated again. This was why Song Jian did not immediately seek revenge on the players. The Protection Black Mist was full of hidden dangers, and the slightest carelessness could cost him his life. This is an epic-tier quest. Did you really think it would be as easy as just killing monsters? Song Jian thought to himself as he continued running without looking back. Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: Chapter 477: Demonized Worker Ant Chapter 477: Chapter 477: Demonized Worker Ant Song Jian had been walking within the Protection Black Mist for over an hour. Only then did the dense mist began to fade away. The mist blanketed a vast area, blocking all detection methods and withheld powerful monsters. Without the Concealment Ring, it was impossible for Song Jian to escape this area based on his strength alone. Finally made it out! Song Jian looked back anxiously at the swirling black mist. He would never have ventured into this region if not for this epic mission. It was far too dangerous. All the other players, who had accepted the same mission, had perished within the black mist. Their greed had caused the Concealment Ring to malfunction. However, this area was simply too dangerous for players of their level. Song Jian looked at the Concealment Ring and was surprised to notice another vertical scrape mark on it. The ring could only withstand another use. Damn it, I knew that old Beastman Hacus was too kind. This ring actually has a usage limit! Song Jian instantly became discontent. In fact, the ring gifted by Hacus to Song Jian was already exceptional. The Concealment Rings granted to other players could only be used once. Any anomaly would cause the ring to shatter, rendering it useless. After exiting the black mist and crossing a field, Song Jian finally saw a wide tarred road. However, the road was now covered in wild grass. If not for the abandoned cars left on the road, Song Jian might not have even noticed its existence. The nest of the Demonized Ant Group was near this road. By following this road, he was bound to encounter the Demonized Ants. Looking at the rusting scrapped cars, Song Jian lost all interest in scavenging for supplies. Generally, it was quite challenging to find supplies in the wilderness. Most materials had decayed under the exposure to the elements. Even equipment would have rusted and rotted from the weather, quickly becoming similar to these scrapped cars. But, out here, materials like herbs were incredibly abundant. As long as plants could grow, herbs were sure to be present. The higher level the area, the higher the quality of herbs that could be found. Along the journey, Song Jian gathered quite a number of herbs of blue-green quality. Although not very valuable, they were ideal for creating potions. What Song Jian found puzzling was the fact that he didnt encounter a single monster along his journey. It was widely known that even within Doomsday City, monsters ruled. The wilderness, being the natural Gathering Area of monsters, felt almost desolate. Only when Song Jian saw a wolf-sized ant dragging a monster ten times its size, did he realize that this entire area was claimed by the Demonized Ants. No other monsters could survive in their territory. Any that did dare enter were like the monster dragged by the ant, ending up as ant food. Finally running into a Demonized Worker Ant, Song Jian quickly whipped out his hand crossbow, shooting the ant. Despite being weakened by 80%, the crossbow bolt should still be sufficient to distract the ant. Flamed bolts shot towards the Demonized Worker Ant. The bolt was deflected, leaving behind a white mark on the thick ant shell. Watching as a -1 damage popped up above the ant, Song Jian was stunned. It actually didnt pierce the ants defense? This was merely a level 25 ordinary monster, there was no way Song Jian, even after reducing his damage by 80%, couldnt breach its defense! Upon being attacked, the Demonized Worker Ant immediately flared up in anger. It dropped the food it was carrying and charged at Song Jian. Its so fast! Song Jian thought to himself. He quickly summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and slashed towards the ants head. Clang! Song Jian felt a vibration within his arm as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword chipped off a large chunk of shell from the ants head. Despite being a normal attack, Song Jians attack was as potent as a two-hit attack from other players. Two instances of nearly 200-point damage floated up from the ants head. The Demonized Worker Ant had incredible defense, matching even level 30 monsters. Hitting it also caused a small counter shock. Over time, it would accelerate stamina consumption. The injured Demonized Worker Ant became even more aggressive, its robust jaws jittering, making a clashing sound. Song Jian stared at the serrated jaws of the Demonized Worker Ant, his expression changed. He really didnt want to directly experience the sensation of being clamped by those jaws. Sword Finger! Song Jian raised his left hand, a silvery Sword Qi shot forward, hitting the ants forehead. This sudden strike flopped the ant over. By the time it managed to struggle back to its feet, an ominous red long sword was already hurtling towards it from mid-air. The Demonized Worker Ant might have had a high defense, but it was still just a level 25 monster. When Song Jian got serious, a few sword techniques were all it took to slice this food hauling ant into two halves. Staring at the Demonized Worker Ant, its health had depleted, its body was sliced into two halves, but it was still twitching its antennae and jaws. Song Jian couldnt help but marvel, These giant ants are quite resilient. Are they even able to move after their health is fully depleted? Suddenly, a cluster of black flame engulfed the ant, fiercely burning. In no time, the ant was cleanly burned up to ash, leaving behind a palm-sized shell that shone with a black metallic luster. Upon killing the Demonized Worker Ant, no items were dropped. Initially, Song Jian felt a little disappointed but upon seeing the ant shell left behind after being burnt to ash by the demonic flame, his face lit up with excitement once more. Fine Quality Demonized Ant Shell (Blue Grade), Material, Usage Effect: Can be used to create Demonized Worker Ant Set. When constructing, there is a chance to increase the gear quality by one grade! Usage requirements: Forge Art Level 5. Demonized Worker Ant Set? Has a chance to increase grade by one? Doesnt this mean that I could create a silver-grade Demonized Worker Ant Set? thought Song Jian. One must know, an individual silver-grade piece of gear cannot compare to the attributes of a gold-grade gear. However, a complete set of silver-grade gear is much stronger than several pieces of gold-grade gear. If Song Jian could truly create a silver-grade Demonized Worker Set, his strength would surely skyrocket. However, to construct the set, he would need the corresponding blueprints. Plus, this small ant shell wasnt enough to complete a set. Song Jian stashed the blue-grade material into his bag, took a final look at the ants prey lying by the side of the road, and continued on his journey along the main road. Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Chapter 478: Ant King Chapter 478: Chapter 478: Ant King As he continued down the road, the number of demonic worker ants increased. These level 25 common monsters had great strength and high defense, but no other advantages. Unless surrounded by hundreds or thousands of them, they posed no threat to Song Jian. Throughout the afternoon, Song Jian hunted down these demonic worker ants. After killing several of them, Song Jian discovered that they didnt just drop materials, but also other items, albeit at a low drop rate. In the afternoon, Song Jian managed to kill more than a hundred demonic worker ants. Besides collecting over seventy blue-quality ant shell materials, he also obtained a silver-quality throwing knife, several dishes that could replenish Vitality Points during a battle, and two pieces of level 25 green-quality plate armor. The quantity might not be vast, but the quality was quite good, at least compensating for the effort he put. Although the demonic worker ants did not pose much of a threat to Song Jian, if their number exceeded five, he would have to pay a price to kill them all. As dusk fell and the surroundings became hazy, Song Jian hadnt noticed that the trees on both sides of the road have started rustling. The noise was akin to the sound of a spring silkworm munching on mulberry leaves, just ten times louder. After Song Jian killed another demonic worker ant and picked up the dropped materials, he checked his task counter. He had already killed more than a hundred and seventy demonic worker ants. To complete a task of killing five hundred, hed need another three to four days. Initially, Song Jian was worried about monster scarcity making it hard to complete the task, but he realized here that the demonic worker ants were overwhelmingly numerous, in thousands and tens of thousands. It would be impossible for Song Jian alone to eradicate the entire horde. No wonder the old Beastman offered this mission to so many players. What a shame, they didnt leave the Protection Black Mist. Otherwise, we might have formed an alliance Song Jian thought. However, if those players had truly left the black mist, Song Jian would probably be the first to attack them; if he even received the slightest damage within the black mist, the Concealment Ring would lose its effectiveness, and his fate would be no better than the other players. Swish Swish Swish~ Song Jian suddenly felt a chill run down his spine as if a massive threat was charging at him. Turning his head, dozens of demonic worker ants popped out from the trees around him. Behind these worker ants, there were larger ants, as big as calves and with wings on their back. Demonic soldier ants? Shit, have I already arrived at their nest? Song Jian was shocked. The crowd of demonic worker ants alone was too much for him, let alone the soldier ants. In a split second, Song Jian turned into a shadow and dashed towards the back. Sword Shadow Step! It could increase his movement speed by 35%, and had a 50% chance of evading ranged damage for 8 seconds! When the group of demonic worker ants saw that Song Jian was trying to escape, they sped up. Those demonic soldier ants flapped their wings and quickly flew towards him. The speed of the demonic soldier ants was too fast, like bombers swooping down from the air towards Song Jian. Song Jian immediately pulled out two high-explosive grenades from his inventory and threw them behind, which exploded mid-air. Two demonic soldier ants that were less than three meters away from Song Jian were capsized in the air. Two damage points of over two hundred appeared above their heads. On the ground, a carpet of densely-packed demonic worker ants was rushing towards Song Jian. In the air, dozens of soldier ants were shrieking eerily, trailing closely behind Song Jian, spurting out pools of corrosive liquid that carried a strong acidic smell. This specific attack called Acidic Splurge was a special ranged attack of the soldier ants, extremely powerful and corrosive. Even though it was slow, several tens of soldier ants attacking together gave Song Jian a feeling of being overwhelmed. He was hit twice in the back. Suddenly, intense pain surged from his back. Song Jian could feel that his defense equipment had completely failed, and the muscles on his back were nearly corroded away. Two damage points of over three hundred floated above Song Jians head, accompanied by the lasting effect of Acidic Corrosion, which would decrease his Vitality Points by 10 every second for 30 seconds. Song Jian stomped on the ground, his speed increased by a large margin instantly, leaving behind a white Ice Path. This was a life-saving skill from Song Jians gold-quality boots called Frost Sprint, which could increase speed by 100% for 10 seconds. When he used this move, almost all of the demonic ants got left behind. The ants Acidic Corrosion attacks that had been spat out towards him landed on the road instead, corroding it and forming holes. To kill the enemy, one must first injure oneself. Song Jian took out a high-level healing potion and gulped it down, replenishing his lost Vitality Points. However, he couldnt instantly mend his damaged equipment. The durability of Ghostly Leather Armor dropped from 100 points to 63 points, nearly halved. If he took a few more hits from the demonic soldier ants, his silver-quality armor would be completely ruined. Although the Ghostly Leather Armor was only a level 15 silver-quality armor, its properties and special effects were quite powerful. Song Jian was unwilling to replace it. If it got destroyed due to this mission, Song Jian would definitely have tremendous heartache. As Song Jian was sitting under a big tree to recover his vitality, he suddenly heard a terrifying roar of a beast coming from afar. Song Jian immediately stood up and rapidly climbed up the tall tree behind him to get a good look. In the middle of the wide road, a huge ant, over three meters tall and five meters long, demolished everything in its path just like a heavy armored tank. It casually tossed the abandoned vehicles parked by the road. Its jaws, over a meter long and glistening like metal, effortlessly snapped small cars in two. This giant ant was completely different from the worker ants and soldier ants previously encountered. Not considering its immensely larger body, just the thick layer of armor covering its body was enough to make anyone lose confidence in fighting against it. Is that the Ant King? Song Jian was completely taken aback. He had no idea that there could be an Ant King here. Could it be that he had killed so many demonic worker ants that he drew the attention of the Ant King? Arent you supposed to be at the deepest part of the ant nest, waiting for warriors to challenge you? Why are you here? Song Jian muttered, furrowing his brows, and spread his senses to estimate the number of ants following. Eh, theres only one Ant King? Song Jians eyes lit up. This was a perfect opportunity to kill it. Even though this Ant King was at level 30 and had the combat power of the first level, it would be much easier to kill it here than to venture into the nest. Chapter 479 - Chapter 479: Chapter 479: Terrifying First-Order Combat Power Chapter 479: Chapter 479: Terrifying First-Order Combat Power The demonized Ant King, after charging recklessly for dozens of meters, seemingly sensed the presence of Song Jian and roared towards the sky. The monstrous creature then blusterously charged towards the forest. The color in Song Jians face drained. At this moment, he was over fifty meters away from the Ant King. Such a distance would usually make one undetectable, yet it seemed to have noticed his presence. Clearly, its mental strength was not inferior to his own. Creak, creak~ One tree after another was sent flying as they were struck. With only a casual swing of its mandible, as though it were a serrated scythe, rows of huge trees were cut down at their base, leaving behind surfaces as smooth as mirrors. Facing such a terrifying beast, Song Jian didnt dare approach; the mere power radiating from it could overwhelmingly crush him. Song Jian retrieved a potion from his pocket and forcefully threw it at the Ant King. Suddenly, the humongous figure of the demonic Ant King was shrouded by a gray dust. Its originally shimmering black metallic shell also became cloaked in gray. Eyes of Doom! On top of a great tree, Song Jian opened the vertical eye in his brow. A dazzling silver beam, like a lightsaber, pierced towards the demonized Ant King. In an instant, light scattered in all directions. The silver beam striking the Ant King abruptly halted it. The Ant King let out infuriated roars as its six legs continuously dug into the ground, trying to surge forward against the beam. However, its body was as if blocked by a thick barrier, unable to advance even slightly. It dug out several large pits beneath it in the process. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Every second, the silver beam caused the Ant King over three hundred points of damage. This damage was not just physical, but also included mental damage. Its originally sturdy shell, weakened by 35% in its defensive degree, couldnt withstand such a vigorous attack. Its hard shell began to crack like tofu under the silver lightsabers onslaught, revealing the purplish-red flesh within. Large spurts of fresh blood and coarse muscle fiber flew in all directions. It was as if a rain of blood and flesh had fallen in the surrounding forest, where dozens of trees were splattered with blood and flesh, sizzling like they had been doused in sulfuric acid. Exhaustion appeared on Song Jians face as he hurriedly drew a vial of potion for rapidly replenishing Mental Strength from his pocket and drained its contents. He was incapable of producing this kind of potion; every bottle used reduced his inventory. He had been reluctant to use it, but if he didnt use it now, he might never get another chance. The Ant King, in tremendous agony, spewed a jet of green thick liquid at Song Jian. The liquids intense sour smell reached Song Jians nostrils from afar, turning his face instantly pale. Song Jian swiftly jumped up, and in mid-air he unfolded a pair of steel wings from his back, carrying him off to one side. The green liquid soaked the entire tree he had been standing on, from top to bottom. In a matter of seconds, the tall tree, standing several meters high, was corroded into a pool of foul-smelling liquid. Song Jians figure swirled in mid-air, tracing an arc, and charged back at the Ant King. In his hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword carved a dark red trajectory in mid-air, savagely hacking into the back of the Ant King. Immediately, a deep scar emerged on its tough shell. The Ant King, with its bulky body, found it hard to turn around. Song Jian, now with a pair of steel wings, continuously maneuvered to the sides and behind the Ant King to launch his attacks. His Rapid Swords attack speed was astounding, leaving the demonized Ant King unable to react. In vain, it kept spinning its body, kicking up clouds of dust, and letting out frustrated howls. Song Jian didnt dare linger after launching an attack. He would swiftly move on to the next target location. It didnt take him long to slice off one of the Ant Kings hind legs. With the loss of one of its hind legs, the Ant Kings eyes gleamed a sinister red. Lowering its head, like a heavy armored vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. This seemed to be one of its skills, the strength of which lay in the fact that it didnt require much acceleration time to unleash its maximum power, thereby greatly reducing the limitations imposed by the terrain; Moreover, the sprint was incredibly fast, even faster than Song Jian activating his Frost Sprint. Plus, given the massive size of the mutated Ant King, once this skill was activated, its power was simply unstoppable. Song Jian slashed his sword through the air, striking the ground. By the time he looked up, the mutated Ant King had already charged tens of meters away, plowing a giant path through the forest. The broken trees lay haphazardly around him; This fellow actually knows how to keep a distance? Song Jian was surprised. It seemed the monsters intellect was not much inferior to that of a human. The distanced mutated Ant King slowly turned its head around, its blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian. It lowered its head and activated its sprint skill once more; Damn it, does your skill not have a cooldown time? Song Jians face turned pale. Before he could react, the mutated Ant King was less than three meters in front of him. Its speed was almost like teleportation. Instinctively, Song Jian held his long sword across his chest, his body reflexively performing the Sacred Parry. Boom! Song Jian felt as though he had been hit by a train, his entire skeleton made a frail sound, as if it would break at any moment; Both his arms were inundated with severe pain as if his bones were shattered to pieces. Huh~ Song Jians body, like a baseball, flew into the air, only to rapidly descend; he hit a large tree with a pattering sound, leaving a fresh, vicious streak of blood; The vitality that had been almost full was instantly reduced by a third. This was still under the assumption that he fully resisted the assault of the mutated Ant King. If Song Jian was directly hit, even if his vitality was full, he would have been instantly killed by the mutated Ant King. Spurt~ A mouthful of blood was spat out. Song Jians teeth were streaked with blood, making him appear particularly miserable. He struggled to stand up from the ground, a trace of fear flashing in his eyes as he looked at the mutated Ant King; Is this the strength of a first-order BOSS? Its even more formidable than the lion eagle beast by three points! Song Jian thought. As miserable as Song Jian was, the mutated Ant King was even worse off. The previous Sacred Parry had fully rebounded the Ant Kings powerful attack back at it; The mutated Ant King now had a huge fissure on the shell of its head, one eye already burst open. The entire skull looked like it had been smashed hard. If it werent for its strong vitality, it would have been impossible to rise again from such a severe injury if it were a human. The mutated Ant King was now in a state of dizziness. Seeing this, Song Jian clenched his teeth, activated the Sword Shadow Step again, and pounced towards the mutated Ant King; Ive got to risk it! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword began to emit a dazzling golden light. A fierce Sword Qi slashed towards the immobilized mutated Ant King. With a cackling sound, the mutated Ant King let out a piercing scream, a powerful aura suddenly exploded from within it. Within a radius of ten meters, it was as if a giant palm was pressing down from the sky, shattering all the trees into powder. Even the ground sank more than a foot in depth; Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling Chapter 480: Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling It exploded? Song Jian was flung seven or eight meters away by a powerful force, aching all over, and he didnt even want to get up from the ground; Many BOSSes, when nearing death, would trigger a self-destruct-like skill. This type of skill could inflict massive damage to both enemies and the BOSS themselves. The BOSS would only use this move if it was at its last resort. Of course, some BOSSes would flee instead of exploding when theyre close to death. They often have a special acceleration skill that could only be used when their vitality points decreased to a certain level. These BOSSes were the most hated by players: they fought for a long time only to let the BOSS escape, a feeling worse than if the BOSS yielded a bunch of useless garbage equipment. Song Jian panted heavily with a pale face. At this moment, his status bar contained the negative effects of fracture, bleeding, and his vitality points had reached a dangerous level. The BOSSs explosion was too fast for anyone to react to. Since the high-level healing potion was still on cooldown, Song Jian, leaning against a tree, slowly stood up. He first cast Surgery on himself to remove the negative effects, and then looked at the BOSS. After the explosion, the BOSS was no longer a threat to Song Jian. At this time, its whole body was covered with cracks, and some parts even exploded directly, revealing the purplish-red muscles inside; The pair of wings on its back broke apart, and the Ant King, which had been transformed by magic, now had trouble standing up. All six of its legs, except for the one that Song Jian had cut off, were broken, bending at strange angles. At this point, the magic-transformed Ant King had only a sliver of health left, less than 100 vitality points. Song Jian took a deep breath and stuffed a piece of food that could replenish vitality points during battle into his mouth. When his vitality reached one-third, he slashed at the magic-transformed Ant King that was on the verge of death. Before he could reach the creature, he heard a pop. A crack suddenly exploded on the magic-transformed Ant Kings back, extending from its neck all the way to its tail. As the shell, which was originally shining with a black metallic luster, weathered and decayed rapidly, a wet ant struggled to crawl out through the crack on its back. What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He pulled back the sword that he had raised and retreated two steps, feeling cautious about the strange situation before him. In the game, monsters possessed various skills. Some seemingly unremarkable skills could cost players dearly. When encountering an unfamiliar monster, many players would hold back a bit to prevent an unexpected skill from causing them trouble. The ant trying to crawl out of the magic-transformed Ant Kings body looked similar to an ordinary magic-transformed worker ant. Its size was many times smaller than the BOSS and even smaller than a magic-worker ant. However, this struggling ant was golden in color, and even the two antennae on its head emitted a dark gold glow, making it look like an exquisite artifact carved from a solid gold block. Level 1? Just level 1? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim as he saw the attributes displayed on top of the Golden Ant. Golden Ant King Juvenile, Rare, Level 1, Vitality Points: 500/500, can be captured Song Jian paused, seemingly realizing something, and immediately opened the taskbar to check. Sure enough, the task target Magic-transformed Ant King: 0/3 had already changed to Magic-transformed Ant King: 1/3. The Magic-transformed Ant King died? Song Jian was surprised but found no loot scattered around the surrounding area. This was a level 30 elite BOSS with tier-1 combat power, far stronger than an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS. Logically, when a BOSS like this was killed, the loot should be much more abundant and valuable than that of an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS. However, Song Jian saw no spoils around the Magic-transformed Ant Kings corpse. Next, his eyes fell on the Golden Ant King Juvenile struggling to crawl out. Could it be that this capturable Golden Ant King Juvenile is the spoils of killing the Magic-transformed Ant King? Song Jian muttered to himself. Song Jian was right: the Golden Ant King Juvenile was indeed the most valuable loot dropped by the Magic-transformed Ant King BOSS. Its value was even higher than a gold-class weapon; Certainly, it couldnt compare to a Black Dragon hatchling, but the Golden Ant King Juvenile had enormous growth potential, making it much more precious than ordinary combat pets. Moreover, the probability of obtaining a Golden Ant King Juvenile as loot was not high. If it wasnt for Song Jians high luck and that it was his first time hunting the Magic-transformed Ant King, he wouldnt have had a chance of getting this rare pet. Most importantly, if the capture attempt failed, the Golden Ant King Juvenile would still run away and eventually grow into a level 30 elite BOSS, the Magic-transformed Ant King. As it was a spoil of war, the combat pets level was only 1. Thus, capturing the Golden Ant King Juvenile would be easy with just a white-quality Pet Contract Scroll, which had a high chance of capturing it. White-quality Pet Contract Scrolls could be purchased in system stores, and players generally carried several of them when fighting monsters since even ordinary monsters had a certain probability of dropping combat pets. However, Song Jian didnt have any Pet Contract Scrolls in his inventory because he already had a Black Dragon hatchling and didnt care for ordinary combat pets. Seeing that half of the Golden Ant King Juveniles body had crawled out and that it would escape soon if not captured, Song Jian immediately took out the Book of the Abyss and started using its Abyss Temptation skill. The Abyss Temptation skill had many disadvantages compared to Pet Contract Scrolls: longer summoning time, the need for the target to be immobilized, and the creature becoming an Abyss creature once successfully tempted, bearing a trace of Abyss aura. Moreover, pets captured using Abyss Temptation had a much higher chance of betrayal than those captured with Contract Scrolls. However, Abyss Temptation also had many advantages: high success rate and the ability to tempt creatures of any quality, unlike Contract Scrolls, which required higher quality scrolls to capture higher quality pets. Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss, targeted the Golden Ant King Juvenile with the Temptation skill, and started casting. A series of bizarre syllables came out of Song Jians mouth, and black flames ignited on the surface of the Book of the Abyss. An abyss aura emanated from the book, coalescing into chains in the air that wrapped around the Golden Ant King Juvenile. Chapter 481 - Chapter 481: Chapter 481: Ant King Slave Chapter 481: Chapter 481: Ant King Slave The Golden Ant King Juvenile was only at level one, so even a common white Pet Contract Scroll could capture it, let alone the Abyss Temptation. The possibility of failure of the capture was minimal since it was a spoils of war from killing the Mutated Ant King. Black gas materialized in mid-air, forming three black chains that bound the Golden Ant King Juvenile firmly. The juvenile, who was still struggling to get out of the Mutated Ant Kings carcass, gradually felt stiff all over its body as the black chains tightened. The black abyssal aura emanated from the chains, continuously burrowing into the Golden Ant King Juvenile. Before long, the original golden ant shell had been coated in a layer of black aura, making it look like a mini Mutated Worker Ant at first glance. The Abyss Temptation skill ended, and Song Jian was drenched in cold sweat, feeling almost drained. Casting this skill not only tempted the target with the Abyssal words, but the caster themselves would also be tempted by the waves of Abyssal words. If they were careless, they might fall into corruption, be eroded by the abyssal aura and become an abyssal creature. System: You have successfully released Abyss Temptation on the Golden Ant King Juvenile, it has become your second slave, and you can rename it. Warning: You are not an abyssal creature; each casting of Abyss Temptation will increase the temptation of the Abyssal words on you. After three times, if you cast Abyss Temptation again, you will definitely change your racial traits and become a member of the Abyssal Clan. Upon seeing the system prompt, Song Jian frowned. This warning hadnt appeared the first time he used it, and he suspected its appearance now had something to do with the game version update. Moreover, he could feel that the temptation of the Abyssal words in his ears was much stronger than the first time he used Abyss Temptation. If he used it a third time, Song Jian truly didnt know whether his innate skill could withstand the temptation of the Abyssal words. I dont want to become a member of the Abyssal Clan! Song Jian thought to himself, deciding never to use the Abyss Temptation skill again. Looking at the now freed Golden Ant King Juvenile standing quietly beside him, Song Jian stroked its head. The touch from his fingertips felt as if he were stroking icy steel. He opened the attribute panel of the level one Golden Ant King Juvenile. Its attributes were already higher than many ordinary level five monsters, and it also possessed two other skills. One was Pursuit Slaughter, the acceleration skill previously used by the Mutated Ant King. The skill effect allowed the user to run at a frantic pace for thirty seconds. If the user collided with a target during that time, the skill would be interrupted, dealing physical damage equal to the users strength minus the targets strength multiplied by ten. The target would also be stunned for three seconds. This skill could be used for chasing enemies or escaping, as well as a control skill to deal damage to enemies. It could be employed in various tactics, making it a decent skill. The other skill was a passive one called Spiked Aura. Within a 5-meter range around the Golden Ant King Juvenile, all allies could gain effects such as defense increased by 30% and 10% damage reflection. The Golden Ant King Juvenile was now no different from Song Jians pet. It was not only more obedient than pets but also had a loyalty level of adoration. Even if Song Jian asked it to commit suicide, the Golden Ant King Juvenile would carry it out without any hesitation or resentment. This was the difference between a slave and a pet, but the downside was that the Golden Ant King Juvenile couldnt be stored in the Pet Space like the Black Dragon hatchling. Moreover, once it died, there would be no chance of resurrection. The most important thing now is to raise your level so you wont die so easily here Song Jian whispered as he stroked the head of the Golden Ant King Juvenile. This area was filled with level 30 Mutated Ants. Even if the level one Golden Ant King Juvenile had great growth potential, it was no match for a regular Mutated Worker Ant. Since it couldnt be stored in the Pet Space, death would be irreversible. Night fell, and Song Jian spent the night hugging the Golden Ant King Juvenile on a large tree. The strength of monsters increased during the nighttime. Some players tried to hunt monsters at night to level up, but few persisted for long. One reason was the increased strength of the night monsters, but another was the appearance of powerful monsters at night. Escaping was even more difficult during the night, and many players found more and more monsters chasing them as they ran. Some even unintentionally ran into monster dens Nighttime outside Doomsday City was even more dangerous. Song Jian could hear the frenzied howls of the Mutated Worker Ants in the woods. This place was about seven or eight miles away from the area where Mutated Soldier Ants appeared. Although there wouldnt be any flying Soldier Ants, it was still part of the Mutated Worker Ants territory. If any monster entered this area, it would attract swarms of Mutated Worker Ants. The sounds of battles came from all around, and the aura of slaughter made the Golden Ant King Juvenile in Song Jians arms feel restless. However, it was obvious that the intelligence of the Ant King wasnt much lower than a humans. It simply wriggled slightly in Song Jians arms and let out a low-pitched hiss. The next day, as soon as day broke, Song Jian saw an injured Mutated Worker Ant, dragging its broken body to leave the area. The Mutated Worker Ant was heavily injured; almost half of its body had been bitten off by a monster, showing signs of being gnawed on. Its Vitality Points were less than one-third, and it moved very slowly. Song Jian knew that this severely injured Worker Ant intended to move away from its group to die alone, but for Song Jian, it was one of his mission targets. With a thought, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his right hand. Song Jian leaped forward, and before the severely injured Worker could react, the sword had already pierced its skull. Flash Thunder Strike! Pop, pop, pop~ Six damage figures appeared above the Worker Ants head, its Vitality Points instantly depleted. To deal with this severely injured Worker Ant, Song Jian only needed to use one sword technique to kill it. Swish, swish, swish~ Eight rays of light appeared on the Golden Ant King Juveniles body, raising its level from one to nine. Checking its Experience Points, the Golden Ant King Juvenile was only a little over three hundred Experience Points away from level ten. The Experience Points from a level 30 monster were simply too abundant for a level one Golden Ant King. Song Jian glanced at the Ant King, which had nearly doubled in size, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. With the help of this Ant King slave, completing the epic mission would be much easier. Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Forming a Team Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Forming a Team After killing an injured demonized worker ant, Song Jian set the Ant King slave to Follow. The level nine Ant King slave was incapable of assisting Song Jian in combat. If involved in battle, it was likely to die; Only by leveling up this Ant King slave could it take part in combat; Moreover, Song Jian had learned his lesson from yesterday. He couldnt get too close to the Demonic Ant Nest, otherwise, he would be surrounded by the demonized soldier ants. He himself could obviously escape, but the recently obtained Ant King slave, which he had gone through great lengths to obtain, would surely die there. Song Jian began to search in the forest. The quantity of demonized worker ants here was minimal. Perhaps it was because he had killed too many yesterday. Song Jian spent more than half an hour searching but didnt discover a single demonized worker ant; Just then, Song Jian suddenly smelled a rich aroma, causing his throat to involuntarily swallow. At this moment, he noticed that he seemed to have skipped breakfast. Following the aroma, Song Jian found a human adolescent, about seventeen or eighteen years old, attentively applying condiments to a grill. On the grill, a worker ants thigh was getting roasted to a golden brown. The hot oil droplets on the charcoal emitted a rich fragrance; Song Jian looked at the top of the boys head. There was no displayed information. This meant the juvenile had hidden all his personal information. Most of those who did this were players. Though this juvenile seemed no older than seventeen or eighteen, he exuded a unique charisma, not unlike a battle-hardened veteran who has gone through life and death experiences. The scent of gunpowder still lingered around him. Are you a player? Song Jian tentatively asked. The teenager looked up at Song Jian, then focused his attention on the Ant King Slave by Song Jians side for a moment. He released a look of admiration, but quickly turned his head back towards the roasted ant meat. You must be hungry, come join me the teenager invited. Song Jian sat down, took out some drinks from his storage column, and speaking to the teenager, said, Im Song Jian, here hunting demonized ants for a mission! Lu Mingyuan. My target is the demonized Ant King! the teenager replied in a deep voice. Thats good, how about we team up? Itll be much safer and more efficient to hunt together! Song Jian suggested cheerfully. The teenager glanced at the Ant King slave again, hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement to Song Jians teaming up request; Song Jian smiled slightly, using the Fifth Battle Flag to invite Lu Mingyuan to become a teammate; Suddenly, a pale-blue halo surfaced under Lus feet; You can use team skills? surprise flashed through Lu Mingyuans eyes. Having seen the increase in his own attributes, his astonishment became even more profound. This is a skill that my equipment has. Its not mine. Song Jian frankly revealed some of the attributes of his Fifth Battle Flag for Lu Mingyuan to see, while carefully observing the teens facial expression. If this teenager showed any sign of greed, Song Jian wouldnt consider teaming up with him. Fortunately, after glancing at the attributes of the Fifth Battle Flag, Lu Mingyuan only revealed understanding, without expressing any interest in claiming it as his own. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. There are no restrictions in the game, and the only constraints a player has to adhere to are their own moral standards and abilities. Betraying and killing another player over an equipment is common in the game. Fortunately, Lu Mingyuan is not such a person. Otherwise, whether for Song Jian or for himself, this would not bode well. Where were you born? Is there a city nearby? Song Jian asked curiously. I was born in the wild Lu Mingyuan spoke in a low voice, his face full of melancholy. Song Jians face filled with sympathy. For average players, being born in the wilderness meant a 90% chance of failure. Even for Song Jian, if he had been born in the wilderness, he dared not guarantee that he could still be alive now. Everyone knows the dangers of the wilderness are ten times, no, a hundred times higher than those in Doomsday City; Though, since there are players who can be born into the safety of the City of Hymns, being born in the wilderness is not that hard to accept. Life must be tough in the wilderness, right? Song Jian asked. Lu Mingyuan fell silent, the muscles on his face started to twitch. He seemed unwilling to recall the memories of his early days in the game, he shook his head and said, Its okay. This meat. Can we really eat it? Song Jian frowned at the grilled ant meat. Lu Mingyuan nodded, smiling slightly, Yes, you can eat it. The taste is not bad. You can try it later. After grilling for another ten minutes or so, Lu Mingyuan took out a small knife and cut the grilled meat into slices. It was placed onto two plates. He handed one to Song Jian. Song Jian picked up a slice and tentatively bit into it. Instantly, his mouth was filled with the rich aroma of roasted meat. The demonized ants looked terrifying, but their meat was unexpectedly tender and delicious when cooked; After eating seven or eight slices of roast meat, Song Jian downed a large gulp of his drink. Then, he let out a content sigh saying, This is truly delicious. Hehe, my cooking skill is already at level eight. If it wasnt, I wouldnt be able to get rid of the Abyssal Demonic Aura in the ants Lu Mingyuan explained with a laugh. Level eight? Thats incredible! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. However, he quickly realized that if Lu Mingyuans cooking skill was not high-level, he would have probably starved to death since he was born in the wilderness. Oh right, where did you catch this ant pet from? Ive tried to catch one myself but Ive never succeeded. It would be much easier to hunt these beasts if I had an ant pet here. Lu Mingyuan glanced at the Ant King and asked. Song Jian smiled slightly. Lu Mingyuan had been staring at the Ant King since they first met, his question must have been nagging at him for quite a while. Noticing Song Jians smile, Lu Mingyuans face blushed. Before he could speak, Song Jian spoke up, I caught it when I happened to encounter a young spawn after hunting a demonized Ant King. You hunted a demonized Ant King? Lu Mingyuan looked shocked. He stood abruptly, his movement so large it nearly knocked over the grill. I was lucky only and found a solitary Ant King. Song Jian nodded and replied. Why dont I have such good luck! Lu Mingyuan expressed in a gloomy voice. Considering he dared to hunt demonized Ant Kings, it was clear Lu Mingyuan was confident in his abilities. Having such a strong teammate made Song Jian believe there was a higher chance of completing the mission. Lets go, Song Jian said nonchalantly as he stood up, Weve eaten enough and the demonized ant population in this area is abundant. There must be more than one Ant King. Well surely encounter another Ant King as we continue on. Lu Mingyuan nodded, packed up the grill, and the two set off along the road; Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Chapter 483: Perfect Cooperation Chapter 483: Chapter 483: Perfect Cooperation Although Song Jian had become team members with Lu Mingyuan, he did not fully trust him. For instance, he did not share the details of his epic-level task with Lu Mingyuan, who, in return, did not inform Song Jian of his reasons for hunting the mutated Ant King. The pair had barely walked ten meters along the main road when a mutated worker ant rushed out from the nearby woods and crashed onto an abandoned truck. With a boom, the truck was overthrown and rolled onto the road. The mutated worker ant seemed a bit dazed and stood in the middle of the road, shaking its head. Soon, the ant spotted Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan, and, turning toward them, gave a loud roar. At the stretching of Lu Mingyuans right hand, a delicate magic staff appeared in his palm. The completely crimson staff, which looked like red crystal and was just over a foot in length, held a fist-sized red gemstone at its top. Fireball Spell! Pointing the magic staff towards the mutated worker ant, the red gem at the top instantly glowed brilliantly. A hot energy gathered in the air, quickly forming three basketball-sized fireballs. Boom, boom, boom! Without any distinction in timing, the three fireballs smashed into the mutated worker ant. Damage points amounting to more than 300 each began showing above the ants head. At this point, Song Jian understood that Lu Mingyuan was a Fire-element Mage. The vitality points of the mutated worker ant had fallen by a great deal. Burn marks appeared on its body. The injured ant suddenly became enraged and, roaring, it charged towards Lu Mingyuan. At this point, Lu Mingyuan suddenly put down his magic staff and glanced at Song Jian. Song Jian immediately realized that Lu Mingyuan wanted to assess his capabilities. If Song Jian proved to be weak, their partnership would probably end immediately. Even though he knew that Song Jian had solo killed a mutated Ant King, without witnessing Song Jians abilities firsthand, Lu Mingyuan would remain unsure. With a thought, Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Lu Mingyuan glanced at the dark red long-sword in Song Jians hand, a surprised look in his eyes. Weapons that could merge into the users body were not common. Lu Mingyuans magic staff was one such weapon. Naturally, he understood the value and rarity of such weapons. Sword Silk! Three silver threads appeared beside Song Jian. Beside the three silver threads of Sword Silk, there was an illusory Sword Silk which was challenging to notice unless scrutinized closely. Song Jian swung his sword towards the charging mutated worker ant, sending it flying with one stroke. Snapsnap~ Six consecutive sharp sounds exploded on the mutated worker ants body, causing its carapace to break, blood and flesh to splash around, and its vitality points to plummet to a third of its total. Song Jians attack left Lu Mingyuan amazed. He had not expected that Song Jian could cause such incredible damage. Broken Wing Dance! The long-sword struck the mutated worker ant again. The ant, the size of a hunting dog, was helpless against Song Jian. It could only suffer the damage passively, like a punching bag, as it was sent flying by Song Jian. Swish~ Song Jian lightly flicked his dark-red long-sword from bottom to top. The head of the mutated worker ant fell off instantly. The headless body trembled slightly as if it wanted to continue its attack, but it was merely a muscular reflex. It only managed to take two steps forward before falling with a thud, leaving behind a palm-sized piece of chitinous ant shell. By now, Song Jian had collected more than a hundred ant shells, sufficient to craft a full demonic worker ant suit. The only issue was that he still needed the blueprints. He would have to exchange them for mission points at the Shadow Circus Troupe. Clap, clap, clap~ With a beaming smile on his face, Lu Mingyuan walked towards Song Jian while applauding. I didnt expect to encounter such a powerful teammate like you! he exclaimed. Likewise, likewise! Song Jian replied with a grin. Despite only having used an instantaneous skill, Lu Mingyuans triple cast of Fireball Spell knocked off nearly a thousand Vitality Points from the demonic worker ant. Such devastating damage, even Song Jian couldnt help but feel taken aback. It was clear that anyone who dared to hunt the demonic Ant King alone must be a formidable individual with full confidence in their own abilities. Swish, swish~ Two rays of light simultaneously rose up. Both Song Jian and the Ant Kings Slave had levelled up at the same time; Song Jian had advanced to level twenty-three, while the Ant Kings slave had reached level ten. Song Jian smiled slightly as he allocated his newly acquired skill points into Sword Silk, upgrading it to level four. The level ten Ant King let out a painful roar as its body violently trembled. From its back came a series of crackling sounds, reminiscent of something shattering. In no time at all, two tender shells protruded from its back and a pair of transparent wings as thin as cicada wings gently unfolded. Is this evolution? Song Jian asked in surprise. Indeed, worthy of the Ant King. Not only can it aid in attack when it matures, but it can also serve as a flying mount Lu Mingyuan said, clearly envious. His goal had been to hunt the demonic Ant King, with the hope of acquiring an Ant King larva not absent from his mind. As for the spoils, Song Jian received the dropped materials, while the body of the demonic worker ant went to Lu Mingyuan. Lu Mingyuan pulled out a small knife from his bag and began dissecting the worker ants corpse. Song Jian also had Dissection Technique, but his was only level one and paled in comparison to Lu Mingyuans skill. Lu Mingyuan had advanced his culinary skills to a high level, so it was clear to Song Jian that his Dissection Technique must also be highly advanced. The materials obtained from the dissection were more than ten times the amount of dropped materials. However, most were of white quality, with only a few green quality pieces and no blue quality ones. After cleaning up their loot, the two delved deeper. Song Jian engaged in close combat while Lu Mingyuan provided long-range support. They quickly found their rhythm and started to effectively hunt the demonic worker ants, considerably faster than Song Jian alone. They had killed three hundred and seventeen of them by the afternoon, completing nearly half of Song Jians mission. Moreover, their margin for error had noticeably increased now that they were together. Even when faced with seven or eight demonic worker ants at once, they could calmly eliminate them. If Song Jian were alone, he could kill all of them but would undoubtedly have to pay a hefty price. Lets call it a day here. Im nearly out of mana. Lu Mingyuan, his face slightly pale, declared loudly. Song Jian looked out into the distance. A mere two or three miles ahead was the place where he had been surrounded by demonic soldier ants the day before. Originally, he thought that with Lu Mingyuans help, they could avenge that loss. It seemed like that would have to wait until the next day. As dusk fell, Song Jian lit a campfire and sat down for a rest. The Ant Kings Slave had reached level nineteen. Its size had grown more than tenfold compared to when it was first born, almost equivalent to two demonic soldier ants. Its shell had become significantly thicker and it had sprouted numerous sharp spikes. Its passive skill, Spiked Aura, had advanced to level three and its stats dramatically increased. Its jagged mandibles looked even more menacing, and the fine barbs resembled a sickle, capable of easily tearing a crack in the shell of an ordinary demonic worker ant. Lu Mingyuan sat by the bonfire, entering a shallow meditative state to restore his mana. The surroundings were eerily quiet. Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from the distant forest, abruptly pulling Lu Mingyuan from his meditative state. With wide eyes, he exchanged glances with Song Jian. The two stood up simultaneously, prepared for battle. Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: Chapter 484: Mysterious Gold Ant-Eating Beast BOSS Chapter 484: Chapter 484: Mysterious Gold Ant-Eating Beast BOSS Lu Mingyuan quickly got to his feet and retreated cautiously about five or six steps, a distance of at least three meters from Song Jian and the bonfire. As a mage, distance provided a semblance of safety. Three meters already pushed Lu Mingyuans response boundary to the limit. Any closer, and hed barely have any time to react or cast a spell if something unexpected arose. Song Jian swiftly put out the bonfire, plunging the surroundings into complete darkness. From the middle of his forehead, the vertical eye embedded in Song Jians brow radiated faint light, providing clear visuality within the encircling darkness. From afar, a cacophony of growls approached, sounding like a pack of monsters frantically charging their way. The two men shared a quick look and began to climb up the nearby tree. Song Jian noticed Lu Mingyuans eyes glowing with an unusual bluish light, indicating that he too had the ability to see in the dark. Climbing up a tree about ten or more meters high was not a problem for the two of them. Given the urgency of the situation, it was the best available option. Before long, they saw dozens of demonic worker ants and soldier ants running towards their location. Some soldier ants seemed to sense something and glanced up at the tree where Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan were perched. Their eyes glinting menacingly. Yet, they didnt stop, swiftly scurrying past the mens tree, as if some terrifyingly fierce creature was chasing them. After the swarm of demonic ants gradually disappeared, Lu Mingyuan put away his short staff and asked Song Jian with some uncertainty, They should have noticed us just now, but why didnt they attack us? Whether it was the worker ants or the soldier ants, all were aggressive creatures with wide alert ranges. A slight lapse in attention could attract the attention of two to three demonic ants simultaneously. What should we do now? Lu Mingyuans voice was filled with nervousness. He could feel the place was no longer safe. However, it was nighttime, and they were near the Demonic Ant Nest. If they ran, they risked stumbling into a herd of demonic ants. Song Jian responded with a wry smile, It seems were not safe here anymore. Why dont we return to where we met this morning? We should encounter fewer demonic ants there. Thats the best we can do Lu Mingyuan nodded, seemingly relieved. Just as they slid down the tree to leave, they heard a sudden hissing noise growing from far to near. Song Jian reacted by quickly rolling to hide behind a large tree. With a thump, blood splattered, and a mutilated corpse of a demonic soldier ant flew past and hit a large tree, slowly sliding down, leaving behind a gruesome, purple-red blood trail. The mens eyes naturally followed the direction from which the ants body had been flung. Their eyes widened in shock, and they held their breath. A blurry figure was slowly coming towards them. The figure stood as tall as a building, with a length of least eight or nine meters. To this creature, the demonic ants seemed like babies standing next to a burly adult man. As the silhouette came into clear view, they realized it was a gigantic ant-eating creature. It stuck out its long tongue and wrapped it around the mangled body of the soldier ant, rolling it into its mouth. Its two sinewy forelimbs, like sickles, easily tore apart the lengthy ant. The insects exoskeleton was fragile like a sheet of paper in comparison. The rounded head of the creature plunged into the ants body, gnawing continuously. Its bodys dark green scales shimmered even in the darkness of the night. After eating a few bites, there was little flesh and blood left on the soldier ants body, leaving behind only the broken shell. The ant-eating creature tossed the shell away and turned its head, focusing on Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Its triangular eyes, beneath the dark green scales, glowed with a savage madness. Its muscles swelled, and it lunged towards them, revealing its sharp teeth smudged with fresh blood and released a fearsome, shrill roar. Mystery Gold Ant-Eating Beast, Level 30 Lord-class BOSS, First Order Combat Power, 9,800 Vitality Points As Song Jian reviewed the beasts attributes, he was stunned. The creature before them was a Lord-class BOSS with First Order Combat Power, something too formidable for him to tackle, even with the aid of Lu Mingyuan. Song Jians heart skipped a beat as he looked at the beasts slender, sharp teeth stained with blood veins. He knew better than anyone how high the defensive capabilities of the ants exoskeleton were. Yet, the ant-eating creatures teeth could easily slice through it. If they were bitten, their equipment would likely be torn to shreds. Glancing at the beasts long, resilient tongue that could firmly grip a demonic ant, incapable of freeing itself, Song Jian doubted if his long sword could even sever it. Seeing the ant-eating beast looking at him, Song Jian instinctively drew his long sword but dared not make any move as its tongue was remarkably versatile. If he aggravated it, he feared he wouldnt even have the chance to escape. Lu Mingyuan also recognized the attributes of the ant-eating beast, his heart racing, and his hands sweaty gripping his magic staff. Seeing the beasts attention drawn to Song Jian, he felt a sense of relief. Watching the ant-eating beast lunging at Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan seemed to realize something and yelled out, Its targeting your Ant King pet! Seeing the ant-eating beast charging towards him, Song Jian initially planned to dodge, but upon hearing Lu Mingyuans shout, his heart dropped. His Ant King slave was currently only Level 19. Even if it were upgraded to Level 30 and had First Order Combat Power, Song Jian believed it would be no match for the beast they were currently facing. If Song Jian dodged, his Ant King slave would undoubtedly be captured, and the Ant King, which hed worked so hard to obtain, would meet an inevitable death. Because of the Abyss Temptation, once the Ant King slave died, it could never be resurrected. With this in his mind, Song Jian steadied himself, drew a Weakness Potion from his inventory and threw it at the charging beast, simultaneously stabbing his long sword towards it. Are you insane? Lu Mingyuan yelled, looking at Song Jian in astonishment. Reflexively, he began to retreat. They were currently in a team, and if he got too close, it would automatically put Lu Mingyuan in battle mode. Kill it! Theres a chance it could drop some item that can restrain the demonic ants! Song Jian yelled back. Lu Mingyuan paused, showing a hesitant expression. After a moments thought, he gritted his teeth, waving his magic staff. A dense ball of magical energy started to form in his palm. Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Chapter 485: Long Tongue Chapter 485: Chapter 485: Long Tongue The Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS was extremely fierce, and Lu Mingyuan was disinclined to provoke it. His target was strictly the mutated Ant King. However, a single statement from Song Jian was enough to pique his interest. The mutated ants, in the presence of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS, became not but fodder. Whether it was a mutated worker ant, or a mutated soldier ant, neither stood a fighting chance against the beast, their only option was to run away in a scramble. Lu Mingyuan believed that even the mutated Ant King itself, facing the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS, would also be in for a tough fight. Maybe if I kill it, I might come across an item that could subdue the mutated Ant King. If I were to have such an item, I need not form a team with Song Jian. The spoils from killing the mutated Ant King would be all mine Once the thought struck, it spread throughout Lu Mingyuans mind like wild weed. Glancing at Song Jian with an odd look, Lu Mingyuan joined the battle. Seeing Song Jian daring to rush and attack it, the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast grew even more irate. In its eyes, even a mutated soldier ant was better than Song Jian. Humans were too insignificant in its view. Had it not been for the Ant King by its side, which attracted the attention of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast, this colossal BOSS might not have even cast Song Jian a glance. As the seemingly insignificant human launched an attack, the rage of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast was palpable. Bellowing in fury, it opened its gaping jaw, filled with jagged teeth, and its fluid, tough tongue whipped out against Song Jian. The beasts attack was incredibly swift, with multiple afterimages appearing mid-air, making it impossible to discern its actual target. This kind of soft weapon, similar to a whip, could not be fended off with a long sword. Song Jian could only leap into the air, but the beasts tongue followed suit, its serpentine antenna swiftly snaking around a large tree behind Song Jian and circled back towards Song Jian in mid-air. Once caught by the beasts tongue, Song Jian would face the same fate as the corpse of the mutated soldier ant, getting pulled into the beasts mouth and ripped apart by its sharp teeth. Iron Wings! With a mental command from Song Jian, a pair of wings glistening with metallic radiance suddenly sprouted from his back. With a sound of whoosh, Song Jian accelerated in mid-air, leaving the Ant-eating Beasts extended tongue clutching at thin air. Though the Beast had shifted all its attention to Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan continued to observe from a distance. Thick magic energy swelled up around him, but he dared not release a spell. At this moment, Song Jian had not inflicted any damage on the Beast. In other words, Song Jian had not firmly drawn the Beasts aggro onto himself. The moment Lu Mingyuan entered the clash, the Beasts aggro would quickly switch to him. Song Jian, hovering in mid-air, was also acutely aware of this. Seeing the Beasts tongue retract, Song Jian raised his sword and slashed at the Beast with all his might. Light Strike! A dazzling golden light suddenly illuminated the surrounding darkness as bright as day. The golden Sword Qi mercilessly slashed at the Beasts back, causing over a dozen black-green scales to shatter instantly. As Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast was not a shadow creature, Song Jians holy attack was not able to deal double damage. Therefore, this strike only caused the Beast to suffer around two-three hundred Vitality Points of damage. The Beast let out a painful roar. It turned around and swung its right claw in the direction of Song Jian. Three blade-shaped light traces appeared out of nowhere in midair, emitting a sharp whistling sound, and swooped towards Song Jians chest. These three light traces left white striae in the air as if they were tearing the space apart. The light traces were incredibly fast; Song Jian had no time to dodge. By the time he noticed the light traces and planned to evade, they had already arrived at his chest. The Iron Wings sprung forth as if they had a mind of their own, quickly furling over from both sides to shield Song Jian. Clang, clang, clang~ The crisp sound of impact echoed in mid-air. The Iron Wings gained three significant scratches, scattering countless dazzling sparks; the Iron Wings had a damage immunity limit. Song Jian suddenly felt a tearing pain in his chest, taking over eight hundred points of damage. This amount of damage to an average level 20 player would cause severe injury and life-threatening damage, even if it didnt result in instant death. The damage is too high! Song Jian exclaimed. After all, the equipment on him was of a far higher quality compared to average players. Even though he wore leather armor, Song Jian was confident that even a defensive warrior in plate armor wouldnt have much more defense and resistance than himself. After dealing a successful hit, The Ant-eating Beast BOSS suddenly lunged at Song Jian mid-air. Song Jian was shocked. He didnt expect such a huge Ant-eating Beast to have an amazing leaping ability. Hastily, he controlled his Iron Wings to dodge laterally in mid-air. Whoosh~ The Beast in mid-air shot out its long tongue towards Song Jian again, and its blood-red tip darted out like an arrow. Just as Song Jian evaded the Beasts leap by drawing an arc in mid-air, he had not expected the Beasts tongue to coil around his right leg from behind. Alarmed, Song Jian turned around to strike the tongue with his sword. The Beasts tongue was as resilient as old cowhide. Even after four or five slashes, Song Jian failed to leave a single cut, dealing only five-six hundred points of damage to the Beast. When Song Jian raised his sword again to strike, a strong force pulled his right leg, making him lose balance. No matter how hard he flapped the Iron Wings, he was unable to control his body mid-air, and the flying sword in his hand was thrown away. The head of the Ant-eating Beast BOSS fiercely jerked down, causing Song Jian to fall from the sky like a meteorite and crash into the ground, creating a huge crater. Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, and his vitality points decreased suddenly by more than three hundred. Seeing Song Jian in a miserable state, Lu Mingyuan, who was prepared to attack, hesitated again. The fireball he had conjured in his hands had yet to be unleashed. Song Jian gritted his teeth, and with a thought, two burly Fire Elves suddenly appeared next to him. As soon as they appeared, they spewed scorching flames toward the long tongue wrapped around Song Jians right leg. The Ant-eating Beast BOSS, in what seemed like a reflexive action, began to shake its tongue and growled. It tried to pull Song Jian into its mouth. Song Jian clutched the long tongue with both hands, pushed his feet against the inner wall of the crater, and pulled back. For a moment, both the Beast and Song Jian were engaged in a tug of war with the long tongue stretched taut. The Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS let out a thunderous roar, and the force it exerted suddenly increased. Song Jian felt his body being pulled by a massive force, causing his body to get hauled toward the Beast. Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: Chapter 486: The Final Blow Chapter 486: Chapter 486: The Final Blow Lu Mingyuan watched as Song Jian and the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast Boss fought only for a few rounds before falling into a disadvantageous position, with their Vitality Points dropping to less than half. He couldnt help but tremble in fear, and was already prepared to flee. Even the fireball he had been gathering in his hand for so long dissipated directly. Song Jians heart raced as he faced the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, which already had an overwhelming advantage in terms of strength. Its attack and defense was extremely strong, and he knew if he was caught in the enemys mouth with his current vitality, he would surely be defeated in an instant. Seeing the two Flame Elementals constantly spouting flames and scorching the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss long tongue, Song Jian gritted his teeth and issued a command for the Flame Elementals to self-destruct. Boom, boom! As they lacked intelligence, the Flame Elementals only listened to Song Jians command. After he ordered them to self-destruct, the two Flame Elementals didnt hesitate to charge at the Ant-Eater Beast Bosss long tongue and exploded directly. The intense explosion caused the ground to tremble endlessly. Within a radius of ten meters, it appeared as if a meteorite had struck, breaking all the trees. The dense fire elements rampaged fiercely, and almost all the trees were set ablaze. A mushroom cloud rose in the sky, and the scorching flames almost lit up half of the sky. The Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast let out a painful scream, and half of its tongue already lost sensation. Song Jians eyes flickered, and with a wave of his right hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flew back into his palm with a spin. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian slashed at the long tongue coiled around his right leg. At this moment, the tongue had lost its original flexibility and toughness, and had mostly turned black, losing its vitality. It was like a weathered oxhide. Whoosh! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword easily cut off a section of the blackened tongue, revealing a touch of deep red at the very center. After freeing his right leg from the blackened long tongue, Song Jian threw it aside and glanced back at Lu Mingyuan. He didnt say a word as he took an Advanced Healing Potion from his bag and gulped it down before rushing towards the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, which was constantly shaking its head. With a single thought, Song Jians running figure suddenly blurred and, in the blink of an eye, split into two identical shadows charged at the Ant-Eating Beast. Song Jian felt a peculiar sensation as he was somehow able to control both bodies simultaneously, as easily as lifting a finger. There was no delay in issuing commands; he just needed a single thought to control the Abyssal Phantom, as if it were simply an extension of his own body. Without its long tongue, the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast Boss lost its mid to long-range attack capabilities. All it could do was rely on its sharp fangs and claws on its forelimbs to battle Song Jian. The two identical Song Jians continuously attacked the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, leaving the Beast Boss unable to discern which was the real body and which was the phantom. The Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beasts Vitality Points kept dropping, and in a short while, its Vitality Points plummeted below 50%. At this time, Lu Mingyuan finally rejoined the fight, with a swirling flame spreading out beneath the Bosss feet within a radius of five to six meters. Song Jian was startled and hesitated for a moment, missing the perfect angle to attack the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beasts neck with his sword. However, he quickly realized that the flames at his feet didnt cause him any damage, and he felt relieved. It seemed that forming an alliance with Lu Mingyuan beforehand was the right choice, as teammates were immune to each others damage during battle. The Ant-Eating Beast stomped the ground within the flames, sending a wave of air outward. Song Jian lost his balance and fell to the ground with over a thousand points of damage floating above his head. Almost two thousand damage points floated above the Abyssal Phantom, causing its figure to disappear like a bubble with a puff sound. The Ant-Eating Beast Boss leaped up once again, this time reaching a height of three to four meters in the air. Its massive body was like a meteor, charging towards Song Jian. Aerial Strike! If this attack landed, Song Jians recently restored Vitality Points would likely plummet again, entering a near-death state, or even be instantly killed. Song Jians pupils contracted as he activated his Immortal Sword Body state. He raised his sword high and suddenly leaped towards the Ant-Eater Beasts abdomen. At this moment, Lu Mingyuans fireballs also struck, but the Ant-Eating Beast seemed to have entered a Tyrant Body State. Dozens of fireballs struck its body, causing less than three hundred points of damage. Light Strike! Brilliant golden Sword Qi erupted, forming a beam of light that shot towards the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss abdomen. The Ant-Eating Beast Boss felt a tingling sensation in its belly, as if it was being propped up by something. Its enormous weight, combined with the additional power from its skill, made it descend rapidly. This also meant that if there was an indestructible object beneath it, the backlash damage would be immense. At first, the Beast Boss didnt feel anything due to the skill, but it soon felt as if a burning iron rod had penetrated its abdomen, breaking through its scales and burrowing into its body. Bang! With a loud shout, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword shone brightly as it fiercely slashed at the Ant-Eating Beasts stomach. The sword easily pierced the Ant-Eating Beasts abdominal scales, tearing through its defenses. The Beast felt an intense tearing pain in its abdomen, causing its huge body to lose balance in mid-air and tumble down. Boom! The Ant-Eating Beast Boss fell from the sky, crashing through five or six large trees before coming to a stop. Copious amounts of blood gushed from its stomach, and even pieces of its internal organs spilled out of the wound. The rich scent of blood filled the surrounding area for several meters. Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. Even if his attack was powerful, it should not have caused such devastating injuries to the Ant-Eating Beast Boss! As they saw the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss Vitality Points rapidly depleting, Lu Mingyuans eyes lit up. He tightly grasped his Magic Staff and began to chant spells. Magical energy surged wildly towards him, and even Song Jian noticed the abnormal fluctuations in the air. Watching Lu Mingyuans actions, Song Jians mouth curled into a cold smirk. It seemed like this guy wanted to snatch the final blow on the Boss. A level 30 Boss would grant massive experience points, and the players who scored the first and last blow would receive a large amount of experience. Song Jian stomped his right foot hard, sending a fang-shaped Qi cluster at the struggling Ant-Eating Beast Boss. Transforming into a shadow, he rushed towards the Beast Boss, aiming to kill it before Lu Mingyuan could intervene. Chapter 487 - Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Silver Suit Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Silver Suit Flash Thunder Strike! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Six flows of intermingling virtual and real lightning erupted from Song Jians long sword, striking the body of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. Subsequently, he activated his Rapid Sword skill, and his attack speed greatly increased; Though the ant beasts scales had high defences, under the effects of the Weakness Potion as well as Song Jians relentless rapid attacks, a long wound was finally torn open. The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast roared painfully, a blood arrow spraying from its vast body; The magic energy behind him intensified, leaving very little time for Song Jian. He directed all his skills toward the wound on the ant beast. The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast, originally struggling fiercely, gradually weakened. In the end, the Ant Beast Boss staggered and lifted its head, letting out an eerie howl. The flickering life light in its eyes gradually dimmed until it finally fell, heavily, to the ground; Just at that moment, a gigantic fireball, over three meters in diameter, was speeding toward the Ant Beast Boss. It smashed fiercely into the lifeless body of the beast, blowing its enormous corpse to smithereens; Too late! A smile emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth; Lu Mingyuan swiftly rushed toward the remains of the Ant Beast Boss. If he could not claim the Experience Points, he would absolutely not give up the battle loot; This is the boss that sometimes drops loot that counters the Magic Ants Lu Mingyuan thought internally, his eyes full of anticipation. During the earlier hunting of the Magic Ants, the two had a good partnership and divided the spoils according to certain rules. However, in front of the loot dropped by the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast Boss, such an understanding did not exist anymore. But no matter how fast Lu Mingyuan ran, how could he be faster than Song Jian? As a melee combatant who had dealt the final blow, how could he possibly let Lu Mingyuan snatch away the bosss drop? Song Jian stretched out his hand and grabbed the three pieces of equipment. The Boss dropped a total of seven or eight items. Song Jian got the three most valuable ones, leaving the rest as inferior equipment or materials; This boss could be said to have been hunted by Song Jian alone, as Lu Mingyuan didnt offer much help. To leave him some leftovers, Song Jian was already quite gracious. Buzz~ A shimmer flashed, and the Ant King Slaves level was abruptly improved. It shot up from level 19 to level 25, even higher than Song Jians level; It was due to the existence of the Ant King Slave that had drawn the attention of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. During the battle, the Ant King Slave kept hiding far away and dared not participate at all, but after the beast was killed, since it was Song Jians slave, it gained a large amount of battle experience. Song Jian checked out the Ant King Slaves properties. The physical attributes of this Golden Ant King had improved tremendously. Its skill Spiked Aura was also upgraded to level 6. Spiked Aura, Level 6, within a 10-meter radius around the Golden Ant King larva, all teammates can get a defense increase by 80% and reflect 40% of the damage effect; The Ant King had been hiding too far away, so Song Jian could not benefit from the Spiked Aura. However, after upgrading to level 6, the range of Spiked Aura increased to 10 meters. If Song Jian encountered a similar ant beast in the future, the Ant King Slave could provide the effects of Spiked Aura even if it was hiding far away. Upon reaching level 25, the Ant King Slave had gained a new skill: Acid Spray; Acid Spray, level 1, sprays acid at enemies within a 10-meter radius, causing 500 points of acid damage, with an additional Acid Corrosion effect: targets defense decreases by 50%, and it loses 10 Vitality Points per second. This effect lasts 10 seconds; The level 25 Ant King Slave finally possessed a long-range attack skill. This attack skill was also quite powerful. Ordinary creatures rarely had acid resistance. Once hit, defenses would prove useless. All 500 points of acid damage would definitely be inflicted, and the subsequent acid corrosion effect would also bother the attacked creature. Continuous blood loss wasnt a big deal, but a 50% decrease in defense was absolutely distressing. Even defense warriors in full plate armor would feel withered when hit by the Acid Spray attack. After checking the attributes of the Ant King Slave, Song Jian turned his attention to the three pieces of equipment obtained earlier; The first one was a peculiar-looking weapon that looked like a long knife. However, the tip of the blade was jagged like a saw, and several fang-like spikes extended from the back of the blade, making it look very ferocious. Savage Blade (Silver), one-handed weapon, Item Level 25, Equip Effect: Attack 87-108, Strength +5, Agility +3, Weapon Life Steal +3, Special Effect 1: Unending Bleeding (Passive). When damaging the target, there is a certain probability that the target will continuously bleed for sixty seconds, losing a total of 300 Vitality Points; Special Effect 2: Savage (Active). Once activated, attack speed increases by 30% for 5 seconds, can only occur once every 5 minutes; Note: This item is one of the components of the Savage Set. After completing the Savage Set, special attributes will appear and be shown when equipped; Equipment Requirement: Strength 30, Constitution 25; Can this item be taken out of the game: No A silver quality set weapon? Song Jians eyes lit up. Originally he thought that he had just acquired a silver quality weapon, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a silver set weapon. This immediately increased the value of the Savage Blade substantially; If I can gather a full set of Savage Gear, the value of this weapon could rival that of gold quality ones! Song Jians face showed a pleasantly surprised expression. Keep in mind, once the Savage Set was completed, the set attributes of this weapon would make themselves known. The originally top-tier weapon, with the addition of set attributes, could absolutely rival gold quality gear; Aside from this weapon, Song Jian also received a scroll and a gem. He had originally thought that the silver set weapon was the most valuable item dropped by the boss, but unexpectedly, this scroll turned out to be worth far more than even the Savage Blade; Scroll C Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion Recipe: Using it, you will learn how to make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion. Usage Requirement: Alchemy Level 5; In the game Song Jian had not yet seen potions that recover Spirit Points. Most items that restored Spirit Points mostly came from cooking or supplies discovered by players. For this reason, consumables that restore Spirit Points were far more valuable than those that restore Vitality Points; Even those consumables that restored Spirit Points which couldnt be used in battle, once they appeared on the market, were fervently sought after by players. If Song Jian could indeed make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, the players who wanted to buy it might well break down the doors of his shop; Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: Chapter 488: Saving People Chapter 488: Chapter 488: Saving People Song Jian glanced at the recipe for the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion and chose to use it right away. His Alchemy skill met the requirement, so naturally, he was able to learn this formula easily. Checking the materials required to make the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, he found that a substantial number of them were items dropped by level 20 monsters or herbs from areas with level 20 monsters. This, for Song Jian, was quite easily accessible. With both the Advanced Vitality Recovery Potion and the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, Song Jians monster hunting and leveling up had become safer and more enduring. Indirectly, it also augmented his power. Lu Mingyuan picked up the remaining items, checked their attributes, and his face darkened slightly. After giving Song Jian a cynical huff, he drew out his dissecting knife and started to slice up the shattered corpse of the Ant. Having seen Lu Mingyuans reaction, Song Jian gave a slight smile and began to examine the last orb. Ant Soul Orb (Silver), Accessory, item level 30, equipped effect: +5 Agility, +15% damage, special effect: each time a Demonic Ant is killed, you gain its soul. Once a sufficient number of souls are accumulated, it can produce a daunting effect on Demonic Ants. The more Demonic Ant souls, the more significant the daunting effect. The highest daunting effect can reduce the Demonic Ants defense by 50%, deduct 30% damage, and slow down the targets attack speed by 30%. Number of souls: 0/1000; Requirement: Level 20; Can be taken out of the game: No. Song Jians eyes sparkled, he looked at Lu Mingyuan, he himself hadnt expected that this Xuanjin Ant would indeed drop an item that could counter Demonic Ants. Although this accessory was of the silver quality, it was extremely target-specific. It was perfect for dealing with Demonic Ants. However, besides Demonic Ants, the special effect of this accessory would lose its power, leaving only the basic attributes. Song Jian seemed hesitant for a moment, but he put away his postmans bag. The postmans bag was a twelve-slot bag that took up one accessory slot. After being removed, the items inside could still be taken out, but nothing could be put back in. Song Jian put twelve temporarily unnecessary items into his postmans bag and then unloaded the bag from his equipment slot, putting it into his inventory slot. After equipping the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian would need to kill 1000 Demonic Ants to bring out the real power of this silver accessory. Having gone over the spoils of battle, Song Jian saw Lu Mingyuan stand up, having finished dissecting the Ants corpse. Judging by his appearance, it seemed that Lu Mingyuan had managed to extract quite a few useful things from the Ants carcass, and his resentment noticeably dissipated. The presence of the Ant caused all the Demonic Ants within a kilometer radius to vanish. The two decided to rest there for the night. Regarding the item to counter Demonic Ants, Lu Mingyuan did not inquire whether Song Jian had obtained it. His face looked very calm, and Song Jian had no way of guessing what he was thinking. The following day, the two of them got up early and continued towards the Demonic Ant Nest. Now with the enslaved Ant King, their speed at killing Demonic Ants had become much more efficient. In less than half a day, Song Jians task of killing 500 worker ants was finished, and they had even slain over a dozen soldier ants. Nonetheless, with the increase in the number of Demonic Ants killed, the number of ant souls captured by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb also grew. He had now stored the souls of over two hundred Demonic Ants. Song Jian realized that, once the Ant Soul Orb had acquired the souls of one hundred Demonic Ants, it would exhibit its special effect. The effect of one hundred souls was a reduction of 5% defense, 3% damage, and 3% attack speed of the Demonic Ants; The effect of having two hundred souls was a reduction of 10% defense, 6% damage, and 6% attack speed of the Demonic Ants; Killing off the level 30 monsters gave Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan a huge amount of experience points. Song Jian had already leveled up to 23.70%, and it was estimated that he would level up again after killing several dozen more Demonic Ants. Lu Mingyuan, an hour ago, had already shown a promotion glow. The Ant King slave had leveled up to level 25, giving off a fierce aura. The shell of its body had become similar to spiked armor, with sharp spikes covering its whole body. Its two blood-red eyes radiated an endless brutal temperament. As soon as a Demonic Ant appeared, the Ant King slave would be the first to pounce. Not a single Demonic Ant it killed had a complete body as all were bitten into multiple pieces. The ferocity in its fighting chilled even Song Jians heart. Each time it killed a Demonic Ant, the Ant King slave would look back at Song Jian. Underneath its calm exterior, it seemed to be hiding a turbulent undercurrent. This pet of yours wont turn against you, will it? Lu Mingyuan looked at the frenzied Ant King slave in battle. When the fight ended and the Ant King slave quietly walked next to Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and couldnt help asking. Song Jian was also a bit worried as the downside of Abyss Temptation was that the chances of turning the charmed creatures into traitors were incredibly high. However, now was not the time to tell Lu Mingyuan the truth, so he just silently glanced at him without saying a word. Just then, Lu Mingyuans actions came to a sudden halt, pointing down the road he said, There seem to be other players fighting up ahead! Song Jian looked up, and sure enough, before long, a figure was seen running desperately on the road. The person turned out to be Lv Pei, who had previously used a Teleportation Scroll to escape back to Doomsday City through the Protection Black Mist. For some reason, he had reappeared here and was now being chased by a large group of Demonic worker ants, with five to six Demonic soldier ants constantly spitting acid balls at him from the air; Without hesitating, Song Jian exclaimed, Save him! As they proceeded, the number of Demonic Ants became increasingly larger, and the two were starting to feel overwhelmed. To hunt down the Demonic Ant King, they would have to penetrate into the heart of the Demonic Ant Nest. Given their strength, approaching, let alone entering deep into the nest, would probably be extremely difficult. Now, one additional person meant one extra strength in the group. At crucial times, even if there was just one more pawn, it would still give them a higher chance of escape. Even if Lv Pei died here, it would not benefit Song Jian or Lu Mingyuan in any way. And now, saving him wouldnt require a lot of effort either. Song Jian glanced at Lu Mingyuan. If it came down to the range of attack, Song Jian was no match for Lu Mingyuan. At this point, Lu Mingyuan had already started calculating Lv Peis running speed and timing his attack. Lv Pei felt overwhelming regret. He hadnt expected that after leaving Doomsday City again, he would be teleported straight near the Demonic Ant Nest. As soon as he appeared, he was chased by a huge swarm of Demonic Ants. Just as Lv Pei felt his strength dwindling, he spotted two players standing on the road ahead. His face instantly lit up with joy as though hed survived a calamity. Without even taking a second to discern their faces, he shouted, Help me! towards Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Chapter 489 - Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Upgrading Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Upgrading Fiery Rain Skill Suddenly, Lu Mingyuan raised his Magic Staff, pointing in Lv Peis direction. Lv Pei instantly felt a surge of magic energy around him, causing his heart to sink. Above Lv Peis head, a large patch of crimson clouds formed. The heavy clouds began to churn, absorbing surrounding magical elements. Soon, droplets of rain began falling from the sky, enveloping the demonic ants behind Lv Pei; The wings of the airborne demonic soldier ants quickly burnt in the fiery rain, causing them to tumble down from the sky, and crash into the swarm of demonic worker ants below. Dozens of demonic ants, covered by the vast fiery rain, shrieked and roared crazily. Each raindrop only inflicted a low amount of damage, about five or six points, on the demonic ants, but within the area covered by the fiery rain, hundreds of raindrops fell every second. This damage spread densely over the heads of the ants, causing unease to anyone with acrophobia; Lv Pei rolled and crawled over, revealing a look of fear when seeing Song Jian. However, he soon calmed himself, deeply bowing to both of them, saying, Thank you for saving my life! Song Jian glanced at Lv Pei and thought he looked somewhat familiar. Furthermore, he noticed that despite the fleeting expression of fear on Lv Peis face when he first saw him, the look was captured by Song Jian. Could it be that he was part of the group that attacked me within the Protection Black Mist? A thought flashed across Song Jians mind, and his gaze became more playful as he looked at Lv Pei. No problem, were all players. We should naturally help each other Song Jian glanced at the charging demonic ants saying, Lets get rid of these demonic ants chasing you first, then we can talk later. The demonic ants who had experienced a round of Fiery Rain Skill were all wounded. They had lost more than a third of their Vitality Points. Moreover, most of the demonic ants were afflicted by the adverse Burning effect, their bodies turning crimson, and their surfaces ablaze with flames. The Burning effect would decrease 5 Vitality Points every three seconds. Every few steps, a burning injury floated above the head of these demonic ants; With a sharp roar, before Song Jian could charge up, the Ant King Slave led the flight with its wings open, pouncing on the swarm of demonic ants. A stream of acidic liquid was sprayed towards the demonic ants, soaking several soldier ants from top to bottom. Then, its massive mandible crushed the head of a demonic worker ant, while its forelimbs brutally tore the unfortunate demonic worker ants body; In no time, the Ant King Slave appeared like a tiger among sheep, wildly attacking the demonic ants. In a short while, the hatred that the demonic ants had for Lu Mingyuan was overtaken by the Ant King Slave; Seeing the falling Vitality Points of the Ant King Slave, Song Jian was startled and hurriedly leaped forward to assist. Lv Pei hesitated for a moment, before drawing out a mechanical crossbow to attack; Even though their level was much lower than the demonic ants, their momentum was like a rainbow. Further supplemented by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb, which reduced the demonic ants attributes, they immediately took the upper hand. The battle began a one-sided slaughter. After about fifteen minutes, the last demonic soldier ants head was crushed by the Ant King Slave. The ants headless body convulsed as it was ripped apart by the Ant King Slave, finally bringing the battle to an end; The souls of the demonic ants absorbed by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb reached three hundred, changing its special effect to reducing the defense of the demonic ants by 15%, inflicting 9% damage, and reducing the attack speed of the demonic ants by 9%. A ray of light flashed by, and Song Jians level increased to 24 with 2% experience. Looking at his skills, only the Sweeping Sword Style had reached a proficiency of 100%. So, Song Jian directly assigned the skill point to Sweeping Sword Style. Song Jian felt helpless regarding the upgrading of skills. Sometimes, two or three skills would reach 100% proficiency at the same time. On the other hand, sometimes he would have a skill point but no skills that met the upgrading conditions. As of now, Song Jian had adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards upgrading skills. Anything that had a skill point and whose proficiency was at 100% would be upgraded without a second thought. He was quite looking forward to what changes would occur when other skills reached 100% proficiency. Moreover, when the skills reached level 10, they could be evolved by melding with each other. Therefore, all skills were useful to him. Maybe merging two average skills could create a god-like skill. Seeing Song Jian advancing another level, envy appeared in Lu Mingyuans eyes as he nodded at Song Jian, saying, Congratulations! Congratulations, congratulations! Lv Pei also said, smiling broadly. Having had a personal experience of Song Jians capability, Lv Pei was amazed by his ability to react instantaneously and avoid all harm despite being ambushed by so many people. Lv Pei admitted to himself that even if he increased his level by ten, he probably wouldnt be able to react as quickly as Song Jian. Lv Pei had originally escaped, using his Town Return Scroll to return to his safe house. However, after returning to Doomsday City, the more Lv Pei thought about it, the more frustrated he became. This was an epic quest, but he had failed at the very first step. He didnt even manage to leave Doomsday City and even lost a Town Return Scroll in the process. After thinking for a day, Lv Pei couldnt accept his failure. So, he went to the Shadow Circus Troupe and found the old Beastman leader, who gave him one last chance, using the Transmission Array to teleport him out of the city. As a result, Lv Pei was successfully teleported out of Doomsday City. His destination turned out to be less than a kilometer away from the Demonic Ant Nest. Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan hadnt reached here yet so the area was teeming with demonic ants. The moment Lv Pei appeared, a large swarm of demonic ants chased after him. Fortunately, he encountered Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Otherwise, without a Town Return Scroll, Lv Pei would likely have perished here. Lv Pei was somewhat anxious, unsure if Song Jian recognized him. He spoke cautiously, not even explaining to the two why he had turned up here. What he didnt know was that his cautious demeanor only confirmed Song Jians suspicion that Lv Pei had been among the group that attacked him in the Protection Black Mist. Lets move ahead, were likely very close to the Demonic Ant Nest. Song Jian said; The appearance of the demonic soldier ants indicated they were near their nest, and their current location was also the place where Song Jian had been ambushed; To hunt the Demonic Ant King, they would have to delve deep into the nest. Previously, Song Jian was incredibly fortunate to encounter a Demonic Ant King that had left its nest to chase him. After picking up the spoils of their battle against the swarm of demonic ants and waiting for Lu Mingyuan to finish dissecting them one by one, the three of them set off towards the Demonic Ant Nest; Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Nest Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Nest The closer the three of them got to the Demonic Ant Nest, the more monsters they encountered. At first, only two or three would appear, but later on, groups of a dozen or more began to emerge. Oftentimes, before they could finish off one swarm of demonic ants, another swarm would discover them. Do you see it? The Demonic Ant Nest is right ahead Lv Pei pointed and exclaimed loudly. Suddenly, a sharp scream echoed through mid-air, and demonic ants surged towards them. With Song Jian and the enslaved Ant King as the spearhead, they stood their ground like a solid rock, unfazed by the waves crashing against them; Under the influence of the Ant Soul Orb, the attributes of the demonic ants attacking them were significantly weakened. The trio fought their way through, feeling invincible. The closer they got to the nest, the fewer worker ants appeared, and the number of soldier ants began to increase steadily. Finally, they were surrounded by winged demonic soldier ants. These demonic soldier ants were agile attackers, coming at them from front, back, left, and right, as well as from the air above. At a distance, it looked as if the three of them were buried by demonic soldier ants. At this point, all three of them were fighting back-to-back against the attacking demonic soldier ants, their roles no longer distinct as close-range or long-range fighters. We cant go on like this. I wont last much longer Lu Mingyuan furrowed his brow and shouted loudly. Lv Pei was even more beleaguered. Two cuts on his face were bleeding profusely. Song Jian had not added him to the team lineup, so Lv Pei had not enjoyed the attribute buffs, and the demonic soldier ants killed by Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan were not credited to him. Only the monsters he killed himself counted towards his quest target; By now, they had been trapped for more than ten minutes, with demonic soldier ants continuously pouring out of the nest in front of them, surrounding them. Song Jians heart sunk as the numbers of demonic soldier ants grew increasingly dense around them, with the air above them turning dark as well. If they didnt change their strategy soon, they could very well die here. The nest is less than 500 meters ahead. Shall we charge into it or retreat? Make a decision quickly! Lu Mingyuan yelled anxiously. The current situation left them with two choices: either retreat and abandon their mission or charge into the Demonic Ant Nest and hope to use the terrain to their advantage against the soldier ants. After hesitating for a mere two seconds, Song Jian shouted decisively, Charge forward! Well enter the nest! By now, Song Jian had killed over a hundred demonic soldier ants as part of his quest objective. Based on their current attacking power, they would be able to complete the soldier ant quest in at most another hour. Moreover, the Ant Soul Orb was already close to having 500 souls. The more they killed, the more powerful the Ant Soul Orb became. Even with demonic worker ants blocking their way, it would be more challenging to retreat than to charge into the nest, especially with the Demonic Ant Nest so close at hand and their entire retreat path swarming with demonic ants; Ill clear the way! Lu Mingyuan shouted, swapping positions with Song Jian. Holding the Magic Staff firmly in both hands, he waved it horizontally and chanted an incantation loudly. Scorching Disintegration Ray! Boom! A dazzling crimson pillar of light burst forth from Lu Mingyuans Magic Staff, like a laser beam, piercing through the bodies of dozens of demonic soldier ants in front of them. One after another, damage values appeared above the heads of the affected demonic soldier ants, their Vitality Points visibly draining away rapidly, their bodies starting to disintegrate under the impact of the light beam. Having killed the demonic soldier ants blocking the way, Lu Mingyuan began to slowly rotate his body, sweeping the Scorching Disintegration Ray around him, taking out the surrounding demonic soldier ants. This move was the perfect counter to the tightly packed formation. The area around the trio was completely filled with monsters, and this single attack displayed its full power instantly. This skill is quite similar to the Eye-kill technique, but it is several times stronger! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. The red disintegration ray stretched for more than ten meters, quickly eliminating the Demonic Soldier Ants within its range. In one strike, at least twenty to thirty Demonic Soldier Ants were killed, clearing a path more than two meters wide. Go quickly! Lu Mingyuan shouted with a fatigued expression. The greater the power of the skill, the more it consumed. The Scorching Disintegration Ray could continuously attack as long as Lu Mingyuan provided it with enough mana. However, Lu Mingyuan didnt dare to use up all of his mana now. After clearing a path, he stopped using the skill, saving at least half of his mana. The trio rushed up a mound of dirt, and before them was a huge hole more than ten meters wide. The Demonic Soldier Ants continuously flew out from the hole. This is the entrance to the Demonic Ant Nest, lets jump down from here! Lv Pei shouted excitedly. The mission interface clearly marked the location of the Demonic Ant Nest. Lv Pei was almost scared to death when he first teleported out. Lu Mingyuan took the lead and jumped into the hole. Mid-air, his body seemed as light as a feather, falling slowly. Lv Pei smiled at Song Jian and took out a pale-green potion from his bag. After drinking it, he closed his eyes and jumped into the hole as well. Song Jian recognized the potion; it was called the Light Body Potion, which could reduce body weight by 60% and decrease fall damage by 80%. After drinking the potion, even a fall from a hundred meters would only result in a numb feeling in the legs, without causing any harm. With a thought, Song Jian sprouted a pair of metallic wings from his back. He leaped into the air, folded his steel wings, and dashed towards the bottom of the nest like an arrow. Above, the Demonic Soldier Ants swarmed like a tornado towards the nest. The slower they descended, the more attacks they would suffer mid-air. During the fall, Song Jian didnt receive any attacks from the Demonic Soldier Ants. His speed was too fast, and many Demonic Soldier Ants didnt even have the chance to react before he passed them by. As he approached the bottom of the cave, Song Jians wings suddenly spread open. Flapping them powerfully, he executed a sideways roll in the air, completing five or six rolls before landing firmly on the cavern floor. Upon landing, Song Jian smelled a foul odor, similar to the stench of something rotting. His vertical eye in the middle of his brow opened, and he saw that the bottom of the cave was filled with countless bones of various creatures. It resembled a bloodbath slaughterhouse, sending shivers down peoples spines. Right then, Lu Mingyuan suddenly fell with a loud thud, looking somewhat disheveled. His hair was messy, and his dark gray cloak seemed to have been slashed apart, reduced to pieces of rag hanging off his back. I havent seen him wear this cloak before. It seems to be one of his trump cards, Song Jian thought after a glance, But its obvious that, whether its completely damaged or not, its no longer usable. Just as Song Jian was about to speak, a terrible scream came from above, and a few drops of liquid fell onto his shoulder. When he touched it, his fingers felt slippery. Blood? Song Jian looked up, his brows furrowed. Chapter 491 - Chapter 491: Chapter 491: Disperse Chapter 491: Chapter 491: Disperse In midair, Lv Pei was surrounded and furiously bitten by a group of demonized soldier ants, looking as if he were being torn apart, his body covered in wounds. As someone chosen by the Shadow Circus Troupe leader to take on an epic quest, Lv Peis strength should not be underestimated. However, when compared to Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan, the gap was apparent. Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan dared to jump down because they had their own trump cards to ensure their safe landing at the bottom of the cave. However, Lv Pei thought that a bottle of Light Body Potion would suffice for him to safely reach the bottom, clearly underestimating the demonized soldier ants swarming behind him. Plop! A severed arm fell from the sky, and Lv Pei let out a piercing scream. It seems he is done for Lu Mingyuan looked up at Lv Pei, who was increasingly enveloped by demonized soldier ants, and said emotionlessly. Weakness is a sin. In this insane game, bystanders might watch with indifference as you are killed by monsters, then loot the boxes left behind after your death. Song Jian understood Lu Mingyuans question C should they save him? Upon landing at the bottom of the cave, Song Jian had already observed the surroundings. The entire cave was surrounded by deep tunnels, each over three meters in diameter. The demonized ants entered and left through these tunnels, leaving and returning to the lair. Save him, having an extra scout is better than none, Song Jian shrugged nonchalantly. Lu Mingyuan nodded, waving his magic staff and releasing a string of fireballs towards the demonized soldier ants in midair. Boom, boom, boom~ As the fireballs exploded in the sky, they instantly attracted the hatred of the demonized soldier ants. Lv Pei, covered in blood and wounds with one arm severed, fell to the ground like a corpse. With only a fifth of his Vitality Points left, Lv Pei crashed onto a rock at the caves bottom, and after spitting out another mouthful of blood, passed out. If not for the faint movement in his chest, Song Jian would have thought he had died from the fall in an instant. With the Ant Soul Orb in hand, Song Jian was much more at ease when facing the onslaught of demonized soldier ants. Swinging his sword in hand, it left dark red streaks in midair. The Ant King Slave roared, and the demonized soldier ants seemed to fear it and didnt dare to attack it proactively. The Ant King Slave, however, ferociously attacked the demonized soldier ants as if they were hell-bent on mutual destruction. Leaning against the cave wall, a transparent light barrier appeared around Lu Mingyuan as he continuously used instant-cast magic to attack the demonized soldier ants approaching him. As the number of demonized soldier ants increased, Lu Mingyuan furrowed his brows, coldly saying, If we dont leave now, we may not have a chance to leave later. The bottom of the cave was not very spacious, and in a short while, Song Jian was surrounded by a dense mass of demonized soldier ants, with no room to even stretch his foot. Glancing at Lv Pei, who still lay beneath the rock, Song Jian noticed that his wounds were healing at a visible rate, and his Vitality Points, which were originally down to one-fifth, had already recovered to nearly half. Stop pretending to be dead and get into the nearest tunnel, Song Jian ordered coldly, not even looking at the other two as he commanded the Ant King Slave to open the path and headed toward the nearest tunnel. Lu Mingyuans eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Song Jian, seeming to want to say something. In the end, he only shook his head, glanced at Lv Pei lying on the ground, snorted coldly, and threw a firewall into a tunnel on the side. A path instantly opened up, and he disappeared into the tunnel. As the two vanished into the tunnel, a chill ran down Lv Peis spine. He quickly scrambled to his feet and hurriedly followed Lu Mingyuan before the demonized soldier ants could encircle him. While battling the monsters, Song Jian had deliberately kept some distance from Lu Mingyuan and Lv Pei, and thus, they didnt enter the same tunnel. He had teamed up with Lu Mingyuan previously to complete the task, as their efficiency in defeating monsters as a team would be much higher. But now, Song Jians task was more than half completed. The number of demonized worker ants met the requirements, and he was less than a hundred demonized soldier ants away from his goal, with only two more demonized Ant Kings needed. Moreover, with the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian no longer cared about having teammates to help. All along the way, Song Jian felt that Lu Mingyuan seemed to harbor ill intentions towards him. If Lu Mingyuan had wanted to use Song Jians assistance to hunt the demonized Ant Kings earlier, now, Song Jians value might be much higher than the demonized Ant Kings in his eyes. Taking advantage of their entry into the demonized ant lair, Song Jian deliberately separated himself from the duo and entered a tunnel alone. This tunnel was spacious enough for two demonized soldier ants to walk side by side. The walls were made of hard rock, with corrosive acid traces visible on them. Darkness enveloped the tunnel. With his vertical eye, Song Jian quickly dashed forward, soon leaving the cacophony of demonized soldier ants behind. Song Jian glanced at the Ant Soul Orb, which had collected the souls of over four hundred demonized ants, nearly approaching five hundred. Within the tunnel, the rustling sounds of something swiftly crawling could be heard from time to time. In no time, Song Jian saw a demonized soldier ant in front of the tunnel. Before he could act, the Ant King Slave growled, spread its wings, and pounced at the demonized soldier ant. Before the demonized soldier ant could react, it was overturned by the Ant King Slave. The serrated mandibles easily tore through the demonized ants carapace, violently ripping apart the purple-red muscles within. Watching the howling demonized soldier ant, Song Jian pointed his left finger, and a golden Sword Qi blossomed from it, piercing the demonized ants skull and vanquishing its last trace of Vitality. The Ant King Slaves mandibles and fangs were covered in purplish-black blood. Seeing Song Jian kill the demonized soldier ant, it seemed to ignite its ferocity as it turned its head, opened its mouth wide, and let out a threatening growl at Song Jian. Startled, Song Jians face darkened. Perhaps to other players, an Ant King pet would be precious and needed to be carefully looked after, but Song Jian did not care. Even killing the Ant King would not make him hesitate. With a thought, a black rune formed on the Ant King Slaves forehead, radiating dazzling light. A wave of black aura spread through the dungeon, like blades surging towards the Ant King Slaves joints. Soon, the Ant King Slave lost all strength and slumped to the ground. Whip-like black auras formed small knives inside its body, relentlessly slicing it and causing it great pain. Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: Chapter 492: Ant Eggs Chapter 492: Chapter 492: Ant Eggs The Ant King slave writhed, convulsing all over its body, its mournful howls weak and feeble. Purple-black liquid seeped from its bloodshot eyes. In a short time, the Ant King slave collapsed like a corpse, its six legs twitching sporadically. Remember your status! Song Jian said coldly to the Ant King slave with the language of the Abyss. The Ant King slaves level now surpassed Song Jians, making the probability of a rebellion even higher. However, the superiority of Song Jians strength ensured that even without a slave mark, he could easily kill it. Feeling Song Jians chilling aura, the Ant King slave finally snapped out of its bloody frenzy. Staggering to its feet, it hung its head and let out a series of appeasing hisses after Song Jian paused his punishment. Continue forward, kill all mutant ants! Song Jian commanded. The Ant King slave obediently let out a low hiss and led the way down the corridor. The nest harbored even more mutant worker ants, and the connected tunnels spanned over a hundred kilometers in total. However, within the tunnels, the mutant ants were unable to surround Song Jian as before. Now, he only had to face two at a time, greatly reducing the pressure. Any mutant ants appearing within the tunnel could only hope to escape. As Song Jian advanced, the bodies of many dismantled mutant ants were left in his wake. The number of souls collected by the Ant Soul Orb had surpassed six hundred. Song Jian had already slain enough mutant ants, and the only objective remaining for the epic quest was two mutated Ant Kings. Song Jian knew that mutated Ant Kings only resided at the deepest parts of nests. Therefore, no matter how diverged the tunnels were, he persistently chose to delve deeper. Soon, at a crossroad, Song Jian wanted to go straight ahead, but the Ant King slave stood at another entrance, emitting a low hiss at him. What, you choose this path? Song Jian asked. The Ant King slave gave a slight nod, glancing back at its path before returning its gaze to Song Jian. Fine, Ill trust you this time! Song Jian laughed. The Ant King slave had never behaved like this before. Clearly, the tunnel it had chosen contained something of interest. They continued along the path chosen by the Ant King slave. Before long, a large swarm of mutant ants rushed out, swelling like a long black snake attacking Song Jian. Upon seeing so many mutant ants, Song Jian was unperturbed and even a little joyous: Looks like theres something valuable ahead, otherwise there wouldnt be so many soldier ants guarding it The Ant King slave charged ahead, Song Jian at its side. From the Ant Soul Orb he wore emanated a faint gray aura which rendered the mutant ants charging towards him sluggish, as though bewitched, and their sturdy shells became brittle. With one swipe of his sword, blood geysered from the cracks in their shells. The intelligence of the mutant ants seemed low. No matter how many they were, they only charged forward one by one. The remaining ants could only emit anxious hisses and spin around in place, not even capable of spraying acid. Only after their vanguard was eliminated, the following ants would charge to fill the gap. The majority of the mutant ants attacks were absorbed by the Ant King slave. Thanks to the weakening effect of the Ant Soul Orb, the damage caused to the Ant King slave was minimal, but it cut down the ants as easily as slicing through butter. The number of soldier ant souls captured by the Ant Soul Orb kept increasing six hundred, seven hundred, eight hundred With every step Song Jian took forward, there were two or three corpses of mutant ants under his feet. If this place were open, there would already be a mountain of these corpses. If it were a situation like the previous cavern floor, he would have been engulfed by the swarm. It was thanks to the narrow pathway that Song Jian could kill so many. His movements became numb, and he swung his longsword mechanically, mindlessly reaping one mutant ant body after another. As soon as his skill cooldowns were up, he would throw them towards the mutant ants in front of him without even looking. Like most players, Song Jian once fantasized about such a situation, where monsters would line up for him to kill. However, after experiencing it in reality, Song Jian felt somewhat overwhelmed. This kind of hunting was indeed convenient, and the battle experience accumulated fast, but seeing the endless line of mutant ants was a deep blow to his mentality. Song Jian even doubted whether he would fully exterminate the mutant ants in front of him. It was like laboring on a factory assembly line. This grueling battle lasted over two hours. Song Jian had used up all the consumable items in his inventory, and the durability of his equipment had fallen to a third. When Song Jian killed the last mutant ant, he slumped to the ground, feeling like he could not get up again. If I hadnt leveled up halfway through, I probably wouldnt have made it. Song Jian looked at his 25th level status, a wry smile crossing his face. The Ant King slave had now reached level 28, and Song Jian had leveled up too. The level 30 monster had given him a plentiful bounty, but as Song Jians level went up, these rewards would decrease. Now, the most abundant item in Song Jians inventory was the blue-quality ant shell, a key material for producing Mutant Worker and Mutant Soldier Ant equipment sets. With the ant shells Song Jian had currently, he could produce dozens of sets. Unfortunately, he still had not obtained the set recipe. The information about the Mutant Worker Ant equipment set came from the Shadow Circus Troupe, perhaps the set recipe can be obtained from there. Song Jian thought to himself as he lay on the ground. After a short rest, Song Jian continued onward, reaching the end of the tunnel. A huge cavern opened at the end, filled with white ant eggs over a meter tall. From afar, there were at least thousands of densely packed ant eggs. Is this the incubation room for the mutant ants? Song Jian asked in surprise. The Ant King slave let out a joyous hiss and charged towards the cavern. It rushed to an ant egg, bit into the white shell fiercely, tearing it open to devour the immature young ant within. You lead me here just to pig out yourself? Song Jian gaped in astonishment at the Ant King slave greedily consuming the eggs. After a moment, the Ant King slave, which was enjoying a lavish feast, suddenly felt a chill go down its spine. Turning its head, it looked at Song Jian who had murder in his eyes. Squeak squeak squeak~ In a panic, the Ant King slave quickly rolled an ant egg to Song Jians foot, pointing to it and chirping as if offering a treasure. Chapter 493 - Chapter 493: Chapter 493: The Ant Kings Guard Chapter 493: Chapter 493: The Ant Kings Guard Song Jian snorted coldly, placing his hand on the ant egg to examine its attributes. A look of surprise quickly washed over his face. Ant Egg (White), Rare item, Usage effect: Can enhance ones own attributes after use, with strength+1 and defense+3%; this effect is only valid for the first three uses. What a great item! Song Jians face lit up with joy. Nowadays, it was getting increasingly difficult to improve his personal attributes. When he first started playing the game, he frequently ran into miraculous items like the Attribute Fruits, but once he crossed level 20, such items had become scarce. He hadnt come across any since level 20. Although equipment could increase his attributes considerably, most couldnt be taken out of the game, except for the players inherent attribute skills. With his current strength, Song Jian could be considered superhuman in the real world. In a serious fight, even if hundreds were to attack him without using any firearms, he wouldnt fear. But Song Jians goal now was to compete against firearms, so, of course, the more items he had to increase his attributes, the better. What a pity, only the first three are effective. Looking at the nest filled with ant eggs, Song Jians eyes revealed disappointment. Use! Song Jian placed his hands on the ant egg, whispering in his mind. Suddenly, the white egg, nearly the height of Song Jians chest, began to dissolve slowly, turning into a warm current flowing into his chest. In no time, Song Jian felt a warm sensation throughout his body. Exhausted from the previous battle, Song Jian felt like all his cells were rejoicing and cheering, bursting with excitement. This feeling, its truly addictive! Song Jian sighed as the warm current gradually dissipated. Using one ant egg, Song Jian moved to the next one. After using three of them in succession, he reluctantly looked away. When Song Jian found out that the ant eggs were valuable, he tried to store them in his inventory but was rejected by the system C it clearly said that the item could not be stored in the inventory. Otherwise, Song Jian would have cleaned out his inventory to store all these ant eggs. Even if he failed this epic task, it would be worth it if he could bring all these eggs back, but unfortunately It seemed that the usage limit of the ant eggs did not apply to the Ant Kings slaves. Seeing Song Jians happiness, the Ant Kings slave breathed a sigh of relief and started to tear and devour the eggs. By the time Song Jian absorbed three ant eggs, the Ant Kings slave had already consumed over ten eggs. The size of the eggs it consumed was many times larger than its own body, but it showed no signs of stopping as it continued to eat. Bzzz~ A white light erupted from the Ant Kings slave, and its level rose by one, reaching level 29. Song Jian was startled; he hadnt expected that these ant eggs could increase the Ant Kings level. What surprised him more was that every time an egg was destroyed, the number of souls that the Ant Soul Orb could contain also increased. In other words, destroying an ant egg was equivalent to killing a mutated ant. This place is simply a paradise for farming Ant Soul Orbs! Song Jian burst out laughing, swinging his sword and releasing a destructive Sword Qi. A dozen ant eggs were split in two, spewing out a milky white liquid that looked like milk. The Ant Kings slave gave Song Jian a pitiful look, speeding up its consumption of the ant eggs. The Ant Soul Orb had already absorbed nearly a thousand souls after the previous battle. After Song Jian continuously chopped dozens of ant eggs, the number of souls absorbed by the Ant Soul Orb reached the maximum capacity of one thousand. In an instant, the Ant Soul Orb emitted a strong grey aura. The aura ascended to the top of Song Jians head, taking the form of a phantom of a mysterious golden anteater beast. It roared silently towards the sky, its posture arrogant and savage. The Ant King slave appeared to be frightened and immediately jumped out, looking at Song Jian with a terrified gaze. At this moment, a terrifying aura suddenly appeared in the hatchery. At the depths of the cave ahead, hundreds of ant eggs burst open simultaneously. A creamy liquid flowed out, filling the entire hatchery with a sweet fragrant smell. On the ground where the ant eggs exploded, the earth slowly heaved upward and a giant Ant King soon burrowed up from the ground. Its pair of crimson eyes fixated on the phantom of the mysterious golden anteater beast above Song Jians head. It stretched its neck and let out a shrill howl. Clap, clap, clap~ All the ant eggs in the hatchery burst open at once. This gigantic mutated Ant King, looking at the creamy liquid flowing on the ground, revealed a hint of pain in its eyes. Theres actually an Ant King guarding here? Song Jian exclaimed with wide eyes, hardly believing his discovery. Roar~ The Ant King slave let out a hiss and, without any command from Song Jian, charged directly at the mutated Ant King ahead. The Mutated Ant King, looking at the spiky Ant King slave, showed a hint of hesitation in its eyes. But soon, it seemed to understand something and became furious. Even its dark carapace was exuding a red glow of extreme heat. The two Ant Kings collided fiercely. The Ant King slave was obviously no match for the mutated Ant King and was thrown backward. Before it could get up, the mutated Ant King had already lunged towards it, its giant mandible aimed at the slaves skull. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped air mass whistled towards the mutated Ant King and exploded violently at its side. The powerful shockwave caused the mutated Ant King to sway for a moment, its massive body wavering. Seizing this opportunity, the Ant King slave got up and, swinging its huge mandibles, let out a howl at the mutated Ant King. Seeing the Ant King slaves bravado, the mutated Ant King became even more furious, completely ignoring Song Jian and rushing towards the Ant King slave like a bolt of lightning. It seemed determined to kill the Ant King slave, even at the cost of its own injury. Song Jian wouldnt let it succeed. He swung his sword at the mutated Ant King, letting loose a series of sword techniques that caused massive damage to the mutated Ant King. As soon as Song Jian got close, the mutated Ant King instantly felt a strange power entangling it. Its body became weak and its movements restrained, as if tethered by something. Even its attacks became sluggish. Seeing the state of the mutated Ant King, Song Jian was instantly delighted. The effect of the Ant Soul Orb on the mutated Ant King was successful; it had reduced its defense by 50% and weakened its damage and attack speed by 30%. Even if the mutated Ant King possessed first-tier combat power, it could only end up crippled now. The Ant King slave seemed to sense the weakened state of the mutated Ant King and immediately pushed off its hind legs, charging towards it. The spikes on its carapace pierced through the tough exterior of the mutated Ant King effortlessly, like a hot knife through butter. The intense pain caused the mutated Ant King to let out a painful roar towards the sky. Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Chapter 494: Silver Suit Chapter 494: Chapter 494: Silver Suit The recently emerged demonized Ant King, for some unknown reason, harbored great hatred towards the slave Ant King, and its attention was completely focused on the slave. No matter how much Song Jian attacked, its target was always the spiky slave Ant King. Thanks to the existence of the Ant Soul Orb, the difficulty for Song Jian and the slave Ant King to besiege this Ant King Guard was much simpler than hunting the previous demonized Ant King. Half an hour later, the Ant King Guard was finally killed when the slave Ant King had less than a fifth of its Vitality Points left and had lost one of its front claws. After killing the Ant King Guard, the slave Ant King immediately rushed up, tore open the thick armor, and devoured the purple-red flesh within. After devouring this Ant King Guard, the broken front claw actually grew back slowly. Although the shell of this front claw still looked somewhat tender, it would be exactly the same as before as time passed. Regeneration of severed limbs? Interesting Song Jian watched the fierce slave Ant King thoughtfully while stroking his chin. If this slave Ant King could really devour the flesh of other creatures to replenish energy and regenerate severed limbs, then the idea of using it as a disposable consumable would have to change. Because slaves who have undergone Abyss Temptation cannot be revived once they die, they were considered cannon fodder in Song Jians mind. Even if they were severely injured, Song Jian would consider abandoning them. However, if this slave Ant King could regenerate even severed limbs by devouring flesh, there would be no problem with ordinary injuries. At that point, there would be no risk of being fatally injured. As long as it didnt die instantly, even if it had only a breath left, the slave Ant King could recover its combat power by devouring flesh. Well done! Song Jian patted the slave Ant Kings head with a smile on his face. The Ant King Guard dropped a blueprint, Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) Forging Blueprint, and a large pile of ant shell materials, among which three pieces were of silver-quality. Song Jians inventory was now almost full of blue-quality demonized ant shells, but this was the first time he encountered silver-quality ant shell materials. Seeing the silver-quality demonized ant shell and the forging blueprint, Song Jian had a bad feeling in his heart. Picking up the blueprint, sure enough, the Demonic Ant Queens Skull blueprint was indeed part of the Demonic Ant Queen Set; and crafting this helmet required silver-quality demonized ant shells. Lucky me, I thought I could only get a set of demonized worker ant or soldier ant armor. I didnt expect it to drop the Ant Queen set directly Song Jian glanced at the blueprint and thought, Its just that the materials are hard to come by; I guess they can only be obtained from the demonized Ant King. To craft the Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet), twelve silver-quality demonized ant shells were needed, meaning Song Jian still needed to find nine more. Moreover, the attributes of a single Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) were already of silver quality. If an entire Ant Queen set could be assembled, the overall equipment could be comparable to that of gold quality. Unfortunately, the forging blueprint required Forge Art Level 8 to be used. Song Jian had recruited several intermediate Forging Masters at the City of Hymns Starfire Shop. He just needed to find a suitable Forging Master, sign a contract, and give them the blueprint for them to forge it for him. It would be great if I could collect a complete set of Demonic Ant Queen blueprints. Song Jian couldnt help but think. Blueprints like these were known only to be dropped by the demonized Ant Kings; other soldier ants and worker ants could not drop them. Moreover, not every demonized Ant King would drop them. The first one Song Jian hunted did not drop the corresponding blueprint. To gather a full set, it was estimated that he had to hunt dozens or even hundreds of Ant Kings. With Song Jians current strength, having the aid of the slave Ant King and the Ant Soul Orb, he could deal with a single demonized Ant King, but if the number exceeded two, he would most likely run away. Also, with the overwhelming tide of demonized worker ants and soldier ants, hunting enough Ant Kings was virtually impossible. I dont even know if there are twenty Ant Kings in this ant nest Song Jian said with a bitter smile, shaking his head. After the Ant King Guard was killed, the slave Ant King seemed to sink into exhaustion, its body swaying and trembling slightly before slowly lying down and remaining motionless. Song Jian frowned slightly, with only one more demonized Ant King left before the task could be completed. Once it was found and killed, he could return to Doomsday City and obtain an epic-quality item. If he lost the help of the slave Ant King at this point, the difficulty of the task would increase drastically. Could it be because the battle just now was too intense, and its consumption was too great? Song Jian guessed in his heart and couldnt help but reach out to shake it a few times. But just as he touched the slave Ant King, he suddenly received a system prompt; System: Your slave Golden Ant King is currently in the process of evolution. Disturbing it will cause irreversible effects. Do you wish to continue? Song Jian was startled and instinctively pulled his hand back. Evolution? At this point, Song Jian suddenly remembered the slave Ant King devouring many ant eggs earlier, Maybe its because it devoured so many ant eggs? If he were to disturb its evolution at this moment, there was a high chance that it would anger the slave Ant King. Song Jian hesitated for a long time before shaking his head and walking towards the tunnel entrance. Because of the slave contract, once the slave Ant Kings evolution was complete, it would instinctively seek and return to its master, Song Jian. Thus, he was not worried about the slave Ant King getting lost. However, there were too many demonized soldier ants in the Demonic Ant Nest at this point, and without the help of the slave Ant King, things would become troublesome. The system did not provide a duration for the evolution. It seems that I wont be able to rely on it for now! Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jians figure vanished into the egg-chamber. The entire floor of the egg-chamber was covered in a thick layer of milky-white liquid. The slave Ant King suddenly opened its eyes, and a dazzling golden light bloomed in its blood-red eyes. It stared fixedly in the direction Song Jian had left, motionless for a long time before slowly closing its eyes again. At this moment, a strong suction force emerged from within the slave Ant Kings body. The surrounding milky-white liquid began to ripple slightly, and then all rushed towards the Ant King, forming a giant white ant cocoon over three meters tall in a short time. Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Black Lake Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Black Lake Song Jian returned to the previous fork and chose another passage to continue forward. Demonic Soldier Ants swarmed towards him; each time Song Jian advanced one meter, he had to kill several, even a dozen of them. Without the Ant Soul Orb, regardless of Song Jians strength, he could only seek to retreat under the tide-like attack of Demonized Soldier Ants, and it would be impossible to continue deeper. The Demonic Ant Nest was dark and gloomy, and Song Jian didnt know how long he had been killing. Unconsciously, the number of Demonized Soldier Ants blocking his way had become fewer, while more and more bodies of the slain ants were left behind. If it wasnt for their self-immolation after a while, the entire passage would be full of Demonized Soldier Ant corpses. After an unknown period, Song Jian suddenly found himself in a bright open space, and a vast black lake appeared before him. Above the lake, a five or six-meter-long spatial rift stood in mid-air. Endless black breath came out from the rift, which both consolidated the rift and continuously merged into the lake below. The black lake covered a large area, and Song Jian couldnt see its end. As the black breath infused the lake, its surface continuously churned and occasionally bubbles emerged, like boiling water. In the black lake, there was a small island where nothing grew, only a huge, golden ant lay, bound tightly by black chains. Some chains had even embedded themselves into the hard shell of the golden ant. Song Jian saw that numerous golden ant eggs radiated around the golden ant, forming an incubation chamber similar to the previous one. The only difference here was that the ant eggs were much larger, while their quantity was several times less. Just then, a huge golden ant egg suddenly burst open, and a wet ant squeezed out. As soon as it appeared, it flapped its wings and gave a roar towards the big ant bound by black chains. This is an Ant King? Song Jian stared in amazement at the newly hatched golden ant, not expecting that all the golden ant eggs would hatch into Golden Ant Kings. Buzz~ With a soft vibration, the newborn Ant King rushed towards the ant bound by the black chains, and the moment it approached, it flapped its mandibles savagely biting the chains. Puff, puff, puff~ Acid continuously sprayed from the Ant Kings mouth. Upon contact with the chains, it caused a violent reaction, and the sound of corrosion was endless. However, as soon as the black chains were damaged, the spatial rift above released a vast amount of black breath, which continuously attached to the chains, repairing them. The huge ant bound by the black chains didnt move at all, as if dead, allowing the Golden Ant King to struggle against the chains using its acid. But it didnt take long for the surrounding black breath to surge towards the Golden Ant King. Numerous strands of black breath transformed into ropes and bound the Golden Ant King entirely before slowly dragging it into the black lake. Song Jian suddenly found this scene familiar, as if it resembled the Summoning of the Abyss he used previously to enslave the Golden Ant King. Abyssal Power, I didnt expect this place to be corrupted by the Abyssal Power too Song Jian was at a loss for words. Although he also borrowed the power of the Abyss, seeing this scene made him feel a sense of heaviness in his heart. Song Jian observed that golden ant eggs continuously hatched, and all the emerging ants were Golden Ant Kings. Their first action after hatching was to pounce on the huge golden ant bound by black chains, using acid, mandibles, fangs, claws, and any means necessary to try to free the giant golden ant. However, due to the existence of the spatial rift in the air, black Abyssal energy continuously surged out. If the black chains were damaged, it would quickly merge with them and fully repair the damage. Song Jian was convinced that the black chains on the giant golden ant were condensed by Abyssal energy, and were very much similar to the chains he summoned during the Abyss Temptation. The newly hatched Golden Ant Kings were soon bound by the ropes condensed from the Abyssal energy and dragged into the black lake, never to be seen again. Song Jian could sense that the giant golden ant on the island was resisting the Abyssal Power with all its strength. A thin golden light barrier enveloped its body, and it continued to resist the invasiveness of the black chains even though they had deeply buried into its shell. However, all it could do was resist with all its might. But due to the existence of the spatial rift in the air, the continuous flow of Abyssal energy meant that, if it didnt have any other means, it would eventually be corroded by the Abyssal energy and turn into an Abyssal creature. At that moment, Song Jian saw that the edge of the black lake began to churn vigorously, as if bubbling like lava. A pitch-black Ant King slowly emerged from the water. A Demonized Ant King, this is a Demonized Ant King? Song Jian stared at the Ant King that had just emerged from the lake, with a look of surprise on his face. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. Could it be that all the Demonized Ant Kings in this nest were produced like this? Were the Golden Ant Kings dragged into the lake, transformed into Demonized Ant Kings after being corroded? But this didnt add up! The Demonized Ant King that emerged from the lake turned its head to look in the direction of the island. Its crimson eyes glared and opened its mandibles, roaring loudly before slowly walking towards a passage. At this moment, Song Jian saw the motionless golden ant suddenly open its eyes to look at the Demonized Ant King, its gaze full of helplessness and sadness. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, glanced at the newly transformed Demonized Ant King, and moved towards the black lake. He could sense that the black lake was filled with rich Abyssal Power, and any ordinary creature that came close would likely be transformed into an Abyssal creature immediately. The moment Song Jian approached the black lake, five or six black tentacles suddenly shot out from the churning waters, flying towards him. Chapter 496 - Chapter 496: Chapter 496: Legendary Creatures Chapter 496: Chapter 496: Legendary Creatures These several black tentacles shot towards Song Jian, attempting to confine him. The Abyssal Power harbored a greed that wished to transform all entities into Abyss creatures. As soon as it perceived the presence of other organisms, it would adopt this coercive means to make others succumb; Boom~ Suddenly, a raging flame erupted on the surface of Song Jians body. The black flame was far darker than the surrounding lake, immediately causing the tendrils that were reaching out at him to stiffen, hanging in the air in a flustered manner. Song Jian summoned the Book of the Abyss. A rich Abyssal aura emanated from it. The few black tentacles originally stretched out towards Song Jian, suddenly softened down and lay on the ground as if subjects beholding their monarch. The black tentacles began to disintegrate, turning back into liquid, and slowly flowed back into the lake. Upon witnessing this scene, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. As his thoughts stirred, the burning black flame on his body instantly transformed into a suit of armor, protecting him all around. Song Jian slowly stepped towards the black lake. The moment he stepped on the lakes surface, a sudden feeling of hardness was felt underneath his feet, as if walking on solid ground. A thought arose in Song Jians heart, and he moved forward. Indeed, with every step he took, the churning water of the lake quieted down, turning into a solid-like entity, supporting Song Jian to walk forward; Soon, Song Jian arrived on the island in the middle of the lake. Calling it an island is a bit far-fetched; in reality, its a massive rock devoid of any vegetation. The jet-black rock was indistinguishable from the black lake water. Only after Song Jian stepped onto the island did he realize that the massive golden ant in front of him was even larger than the one he had seen on the lakes edge. This giant golden ant was more than ten meters tall, comparable to a tower. Its entire exoskeleton was streamlined, exhibiting a strange sense of beauty. The hard shell shimmered with a golden luster, akin to an armor. Underneath the hard golden shell, Song Jian could sense chunks of flesh filled with power releasing a vigorous life force, conveying a sense of strength and vitality. A series of question marks hovered over the head of this giant golden ant, faintly yellow in color, indicating that this is a neutral-type monster; Thick black chains were wound around every joint of this giant golden ant. These Abyssal Chains had merged with the small black rock island beneath its feet, making it impossible for it to break free; As soon as Song Jian set foot on the island, the giant golden ant seemingly sensed his presence. It abruptly opened its eyes and stared at Song Jian. The eyes of this giant golden ant were like massive flawless jade blocks, emitting a dark green radiance. Human, I can sense that your soul has not been corrupted by the Abyssal Power. Why are you here? The voice of the giant golden ant resounded in Song Jians mind. The voice was deep and husky, calm, unencumbered by the shackles of imprisonment; I am just an adventurer who stumbled upon this place Song Jian stared into the eyes of the giant golden ant as he spoke. The enormous monster before him was the second-largest creature he had ever encountered in this game, surpassed only by a gigantic skeleton towering over a hundred meters high. In this game, a monsters power was often proportional to its size. The larger the monster, the stronger it was. Although this golden ant was tightly bound by the black Abyssal Chains, Song Jian could still sense the formidable vitality within it. The closer he got to the giant golden ant, the stronger this feeling became. Song Jian even had the illusion that if this giant golden ant wished, it could escape the shackles of the Abyssal Chains at any moment. Adventurer The giant golden ant fixated on Song Jian, his voice reverberated in Song Jians mind, You carry the scent of my spawn, uncorrupted by the Abyssal Power. Although I am restrained here, I can still sense their existence. An idea came to Song Jians mind. The ant the golden ant mentioned must refer to his enslaved Ant King. With a slave contract in place, Song Jian naturally bore a trace of the Ant Kings scent. I have a Golden Ant King as a battle partner. We have fought together, but it is currently on the brink of evolution, so it is not with me at the moment, said Song Jian. He did not disclose that he had a young Golden Ant King as a slave to the colossal golden ant. If the creature learned of it, the giant golden ant would probably, in its fury, struggle free of its shackles and kill him immediately. You are fortunate, so is my spawn that encountered you The giant golden ants antennae twitched and it pointed at Song Jian. A white light enveloped Song Jian entirely. You will have my blessing and I hope it will assist you, the voice of the giant golden ant echoed in Song Jians mind. System: You have received the blessing of a legendary creature, the Emperors Mark. It intimidates all species whose rank is lower than that of a legendary creature; Intimidation effect? Surprised, Song Jian raised an eyebrow. Any creature of lower rank than the massive golden ant here would first response upon meeting Song Jian would be to flee. Even if they were to fight Song Jian, they wouldnt be able to unleash their full strength. If this effect persists on Song Jian, it would make his future monster hunting and leveling up much easier; Thank you, honorable legendary creature, for your blessing. Is there anything I can do to assist you? Song Jian said as he bowed to the golden ant. After bestowing the blessing, the giant golden ant showed signs of exhaustion and its antennae drooped. It then said to Song Jian, This is your due, and moreover, theres something I need you to do for me. A faint smile crawled up Song Jians lips. As expected, the giant golden ant blessed him because it had a request. It might have sensed the pure Ant King scent on Song Jian, but it surely needed something from him. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please let me know. Song Jian said. Do you see that spatial rift in the sky? Thats a spatial crack leading to the Abyssal Land. I want you to mend it for me. said the golden ant. Mend the spatial rift? Surprise flashed across Song Jians face, he replied, Given my current strength, Im afraid I might not be able to complete this task. Dont worry, as long as you do as I instruct, it will be easy to accomplish this task the golden ant assured, If you can mend this spatial rift, I will present you with a treasure as your task reward. Chapter 497 - Chapter 497: Chapter 497: Ant Kings Treasure Chest Chapter 497: Chapter 497: Ant Kings Treasure Chest After listening to the colossal golden ants words, Song Jian hesitated. He could feel a lack of sincerity from it, thus insisting to hear the details of the task before making the decision whether to accept it or not. It had been a long time since he joined the game, and Song Jian had realized how merciless the games tasks could be. Moreover, not all tasks could potentially be completed with his current strength C many of the NPCs which assigned tasks often had ill intentions. Young human, this really is an extremely simple task, particularly for you. I can sense that you have a strong power within you, said the golden ant. The golden ant eyeing Song Jian, slowly closed its emerald eyes and spoke, This rift is a passage for the Abyssal Land to violate the Space Law and invade reality. If overlooked, it will continue to grow larger, eventually forming the Abyssal Gate. By then, the abyssal forces will keep showing up here To seal this rift, a treasure with the power of space is necessary. This black lake was originally my dwelling place, but it has transformed into its present state due to the invasion of Abyssal Power I need you to delve into this lake, and find a necklace from within. Only by finding the necklace, will it be possible to mend this spatial rift System: Do you wish to accept the commission from the Legendary creature, Torros the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King? Find the Temporal Spatial Chain, Time Limit 1 hour. Penalty for Mission Failure: Level drops by 1; One hour? This lake is so big, its impossible for me to retrieve a small necklace from the bottom of the lake within such a short time! Song Jian looked at the system notification. Surprisingly, the giant creature before him was the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King. This revelation caused quite a surprise, but seeing the time limit and punishment for the task, he couldnt help but furrow his brows. In reality, you wont need the full hour The item is at the depths of the lake under my feet. You just need to dive down following this islet and circle around it at most once to find the necklace. Moreover, there are other treasures along with the Temporal Spatial Chain. If you find them, they are all yours as a gift Just circling around the bottom of this small island lake? After eyeing the piece of black rock under Torres, the Progenitor of the Golden Ant Kings feet, Song Jian mulled it over for a long time. Finally, he nodded and agreed. Upon seeing Song Jians agreement, a heavy burden lifted from Torres. A smile spread across his face, human-like. Even though his eyes were shut, he still managed to nod towards Song Jian. Currently, all his energy was being used to resist the erosion of the Abyssal Power. Any movement would drain his energy significantly, which was why he dare not move at all. System: You have accepted the commission from the Legendary creature, Torros the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King; As Song Jian saw the countdown appearing in his task bar, he leapt into the black lake. Torros opened his eyes, watching Song Jian dive into the lake, stirring ripples in its wake. His eyes held a trace of expectation. The Abyssal Power concentration in the lake matched that of the real Abyssal Land, threatening to corrupt any creatures that entered and rob them of their consciousness, turning them into creatures of the abyss. Only Song Jian, who could control the Abyssal Power, could leap into the lake unscathed and search for the Temporal Spatial Chain at the bottom. Upon entering the lake, Song Jian could barely see his own hand in front of his face. It was as though he had jumped into a vat of ink. Furthermore, the lake was full of Abyssal Power. After entering, he could even feel the water around him turning into countless tentacles, trying to wrap around him. However, as these tentacles approached him, they sensed the aura of his Abyssal Demon Armor and retreated instantly, leading Song Jian to sigh in relief. With the help of the Abyssal Demon Armor, Song Jian managed to descend to the bottom of the lake without any hiccup. The Vertical Eye on Song Jians forehead emitted a faint light about three inches long. It was barely enough for him to see his surroundings within a meters radius. In such a low visibility environment, finding a necklace was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Thankfully, Torres had given Song Jian the search parameter, otherwise, even if he were to search the lakebed for three days and nights straight, it would be impossible for him to locate the quest item. Song Jian arrived at the bottom. He seemed to have stepped on something, which on closer investigation turned out to be a crispy and brittle skeleton. Ant King? Song Jian was startled and he focused on it intently. Indeed, underneath him was the skeleton of an Ant King. It was unclear how long it had been dead C its flesh had completely decomposed, only leaving the shell covering its body. The shell, however, had already been eroded by the Abyssal Power, becoming brittle and rotten. A simple touch would cause a massive hole. Suddenly, Song Jian recalled the Golden Ant Kings dragged into the lake by the water. It seemed as though not all Golden Ant Kings had been transformed into demonized Ant Kings. Many had simply perished in the lake. Upon realizing this, Song Jian was taken aback. Within his field of vision, at the bottom of the lake, lay a thick layer of Golden Ant King skeletons. It seemed that many Ant Kings died here without turning into demonized Ant Kings. Song Jian shook his head slightly. Just one Abyssal Rift had wreaked such havoc upon an enormous species. Should such a rift appear in the Doomsday City, the whole city might eventually become Abyssal Land. No, its not like there arent any Abyssal Rifts in the Doomsday City. Its just that those places have evolved into instances of special Dungeons Limit in the game, securely restricting the scope of the Abyssal Rift, preventing it from spreading out like it has done here Song Jian thought of the towering columns of black demonic fog he had seen before, and of the black pyramid in the middle of the city, which caused him to shudder involuntarily. I have no clue where the Temporal Spatial Chain is. Fortunately, this island isnt large. It should be easy to search Song Jian started to look around slowly, moving along the huge black rock beside him. Torros had mentioned that the Temporal Spatial Chain and a pile of treasures were together, and would be conspicuous. Now, Song Jian had no other choice but to broaden his search as much as he could. After all, he could only rely on his Vertical Eye for now. Soon, Song Jian circled to the back of the island. On an outcropping rock, he saw a golden treasure chest over a foot tall, radiating dazzling light. Amidst the black lake water, it shone like a radiant sun. Ive found it! A look of elation crossed Song Jians face. Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: Chapter 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton Chapter 498: Chapter 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton Upon catching sight of the golden chest before him, Song Jian finally heaved a sigh of relief. After all, this mission was time-sensitive and the penalty for failure was a reduction of one level. Song Jian was already at level 24, and every increase in level required several times the prior experience. Falling a level meant that all his efforts over the past few days would be for nothing. Checking the time, Song Jian saw that he had more than forty minutes left. He should have ample time. He carefully approached the golden chest. The closer one gets to completing a mission, the more cautious one has to be. He wasnt sure if one more step would render the mission accomplished and reward him handsomely or turn out to be a trap, a metaphorical abyss that would cost him his life. Just as Song Jian was about to reach the chest, he suddenly felt a dark shadow rushing towards him. There were two balls of green flame burning in the shadow, which stared at Song Jian as if regarding him as prey. What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt anticipated the presence of a monster in this lake filled with Abyssal Power. His previous caution paid off. Song Jian quickly reacted, pushing off a rock beneath the chest with his foot and propelling himself backward. Woosh~ A sharp streak of white light flashed by, cutting through the lake where Song Jian had just been standing. Only then did he get a good look at the creature. It was a skeletal creature made entirely of ant bones. Although its size was significantly smaller than that of Toro, the golden ant gladiator, it was still twice the size of a typical charmed Ant King. Its entire body was constructed from a black shell, but at the joints and seams of the shell, it was clear that there was not a shred of flesh inside this giant creature. Deep green light emanated from these joints and seams. It had a pair of broken wings; black wisps hanged from the edge of the wings, making it look like their extensions. Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Level 30, Lord-level, first-stage combat power, Vitality Points: 9000/9000 The Abyss is watching you The abyssal ants skeleton moved its lower jaw slightly, uttering a deep voice in Song Jians mind. The language of the Abyss Song Jians heart tightened. The creature in front of him, although it was only a skeleton, was a genuine abyssal entity. Most of the entities Song Jian had encountered so far were creatures or monsters corrupted by the power of the Abyss and possessed only a trace of the abyssal aurathey were not fully transformed. Even the charmed Ant Kings could not be considered true abyssal entities because they did not understand the language of the Abyss. Only a creature that understood the language of the Abyss could be identified as an abyssal entity. After finishing its speech, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton opened its mouth wide and a sharp energy burst forth. This energy stirred the lakes water, forming a water dragon that charged towards Song Jian. Song Jian swung his sword at the water dragon, and with a loud explosionreminiscent of a dynamite blasta column of water shot five or six meters into the air. Over Song Jians head, there floated a figure indicating over a hundred points of damage. Despite shattering the water dragon, it had exploded into countless black icicles that hurled towards him. The Abyssal Ant King Skeleton moved swiftly in the lake that was saturated with Abyssal Power. Just as Song Jian steadied himself, the Abyssal Ant King was already charging towards him. A ball of pitch-black liquid spewed from the Abyssal Ant Kings mouth. Song Jian had no time to react before the black liquid slammed into his chest. A critical damage point of over six hundred popped up over Song Jians head. The burning pain in his chest made him groan in agony. Staring at the green flames burning in the eye sockets of the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Song Jian gritted his teeth. A roar burst from his throat, and his sword radiated a dazzling golden light. He swung his blade upwards, striking a golden Sword Qi. The sword energy sliced through the black water and heavily slashed at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton. With that, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was thrown back. Its massive body leapt high and let out an eerie shriek in mid-air, before it heavily plummeted back into the lake. Divine Power inflicted the most damage on abyssal entities. Caught off guard, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was unable to withstand the Divine Power that was seething within its body. Crack, crack~ Boom! Halfof the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton began to shatter piece by piece. A sudden surge of intense, golden energy burst from within, causing its hard shell to explode. For a moment, a green light, akin to blood, ejected from the Abyssal Ant King Skeletons body, splattering everywhere. A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians lips. He glanced down at his chest. He saw his previously silver armor had been heavily corroded, its durability decreased to less than ten points. Even the flesh on his chest started to dissolve, and his vitality was continuously decreasing. Song Jians eyebrows furrowedthe Ant Soul Orb he was wearing seemed to have no effect on the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton. Just then, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton suddenly let out a stern howl. The bubbling water of the lake started to continuously wash over its body. The green light that was previously gushing out began to recede back into its body, and its exploded body began to repair itself surrounded by streams of black mist. In no time, the severely injured Abyssal Ant King Skeleton had completely recovered. With eyes wide and mouth agape, Song Jian suddenly realized how foolish it was to battle an abyssal creature in this environment saturated with abyssal energy. Damn it A thought crossed Song Jians mind and a pair of steel wings sprung from his back. His body shot toward the sky like an arrow, leaping out of the black lake and flying into mid-air. However, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton didnt lag behind. With one flap of its broken wings, it followed Song Jian out of the lake. In mid-air, Song Jian and the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton faced each other. On the island below, the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan, Toro, lifted its head to look at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton and showed a hint of surprise. This this is It couldnt sense any trace of the Golden Ant Clan from this Abyssal Ant King; it was an entity entirely formed by the power of the Abyss. Only its shape and the material that constituted its bodythe shells and bones of the Golden Ant Kingresembled the Golden Ant Clan. Sacrilege, this is a sacrilege against the Golden Ant Clan! Toro, the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan, suddenly became infuriated and let out a roar that shook the sky and earth. Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: Chapter 499: Ten Seconds Chapter 499: Chapter 499: Ten Seconds In the eyes of the Golden Ant King Toros, all members of the Golden Ant Clan were its children. Even those who were tainted by the Abyss and had become part of the Magical Ant Clan were merely temporarily fallen. As long as the gap in the Abyss was filled and the Abyssal energy was completely dispelled, these Magical Ants would eventually return to being part of the Golden Ant Clan. However, it never expected that deep within the black lake, there were indeed Golden Ants who had completely fallen and become Abyssal creatures. There was not a trace of the Golden Ant Clans aura on the Abyssal Ant Kings corpse, which was fighting Song Jian in mid-air. The appearance of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton made Toros feel a thread of fear. Once they had completely become creatures of the Abyss, there would be no turning back. Angry Toros began to struggle. Even though it was tightly bound by Abyssal Chains, it exerted its full strength, with energy surging like tidal waves throughout its body. Boom! The entire black rock carrying Toros trembled, and the black Abyssal Chains squeezed even tighter. Some had even embedded themselves into Toross shell; if not for the faint golden light barrier blocking it, these black chains would have shattered Toross entire shell, dealing a fatal blow. Crack, Crack, Crack~ One by one, the Abyssal Chains were broken by Toros, and the Abyssal energy could not repair them in time. Toros suddenly stood upright, although several Abyssal Chains were still tightly bound to the lower half of its body, its height had already reached that of Song Jians. Annihilation, blasphemers! Toros roared in anger, causing the entire cave to tremble slightly. Its massive front claws swung towards the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton, and three brilliant waves of energy radiated dazzling light as they flew towards the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton. Inexplicably, the Abyssal Ant Kings skeletons body stiffened, and it didnt even attempt to dodge the three dazzling golden energy waves. Swipe~ A crisp tearing sound, and the body of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton, was directly torn apart by the three brilliant golden energy waves. Song Jian was stunned; he hadnt expected that despite being bound by the Abyssal Power for countless years, Toros still possessed such terrifying strength. After releasing this attack, Toros still wore an angry expression; its body began to plummet towards the ground. Boom! With a loud crash, Toross body slammed onto the black rocky island, and the surrounding lake water surged violently, rising to a height of several dozen meters. Song Jian watched the shattered body of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton fall into the lake, feeling a sense of unreality. When he looked back at Toros, though, he sensed intense sorrow in its eyes. Countless black mists poured from the gap in the Abyss and transformed into thicker and stronger chains that wrapped around Toros. Toros didnt move, allowing these Abyssal Chains to tightly bind it. Song Jian frowned slightly as if detecting something. His steel wings flapped, and his figure shot into the black lake like an arrow, diving into the depths. Song Jian could feel the Abyssal Power in the lake quickly surging towards the spot where the body of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton had fallen. It seems that in such an environment, Abyssal creatures are immortal Song Jians heart sank as he quickly rushed towards the Ant Emperor Treasure Box. Song Jian didnt know if Toros could still burst forth again; if the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton truly recovered in this environment, he would have no chance of defeating it with his current strength. Song Jian dashed to the treasure chest and touched its lid; System: Do you want to open the Ant Emperor Treasure Box? Warning, if you open the box without the permission of the Ant King ancestor, you will be pursued relentlessly by the Golden Ant Clan; Open it! Song Jian immediately chose this option, as every second was crucial. He could feel that the Abyss Ant King ancestor was rapidly recovering; A progress bar appeared before Song Jians eyes, indicating that it would take thirty seconds to open the treasure chest; System: Ant Emperor Treasure Box opening 3%5% Roar~ A beast-like roar exploded in Song Jians ears; he felt that the flow of water beneath the black lake suddenly accelerated, as if someone was stirring the lake water vigorously; At this point, the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton had fully recovered with black air lingering around its body. Its figure seemed to have grown larger, and a sharp horn grew on its forehead. Its wings turned into bat-like wings, with black wings and dark red meridians. At the joints, a bone claw was slowly emerging Song Jian remained motionless, nervously opening the treasure chest, its progress inching forward. He could feel the horrifying aura emanating from the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton, which had now fully recovered and was even stronger than before. Song Jians Vitality Points had dropped to less than a thousand, and all his supplies had been used up. He could only rely on his Vitality recovery speed to regenerate, but he was no match for the Abyss Ant King at this moment; Hurry up, faster Song Jian was extremely anxious in his heart. Every second of the thirty felt like torture. If the Abyss Ant King interrupted his progress of opening the chest, he might never get another chance to touch it. Boom~ The Abyss Ant King soared into the sky, and its ghostly green eyes stared intently at Song Jian, who was opening the treasure chest. The black lake water seemed unable to block its vision, and it didnt even glance at the Golden Ant King ancestor. Song Jian suddenly felt his muscles tense and his hairs stand on end, as a huge sense of threat enveloped him like a net, immobilizing him; Its noticed me! Song Jians heart sank, and he immediately felt despair; It would take another ten or so seconds to open the chest, but Song Jian knew that the Abyss Ant King wouldnt give him those extra seconds; Ten seconds, I only need ten more seconds Song Jian screamed in his heart. He hoped that the Golden Ant King ancestor could help him stall the Abyss Ant King for a moment, but the Golden Ant King ancestor was firmly bound by a dozen Abyssal Chains, unable to move at all. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly remembered that he still had the Abyssal Phantom skill, but the clone it created would be illusory, so he wasnt sure if it could fool the Abyss Ant King. With a thought, a replica identical to Song Jian appeared next to the chest. As soon as the doppelganger appeared, it burst out of the lake, brandishing its longsword and rushing towards the Abyss Ant King; The Abyss Ant King showed a human-like confused expression on its face, glancing at the approaching clone, then looked back at the treasure chest beneath the lake, completely ignoring the incoming clone. It folded its wings and dove towards the location of the chest; Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: Chapter 500 Book of the Abyss Chapter 500: Chapter 500 Book of the Abyss Song Jian saw the Abyssal Ant King skeleton charging straight towards him, and his heart suddenly sank. Could it actually distinguish between the Abyssal Phantom and the real body? Is it because of the thick Abyssal aura on the Abyssal Phantom that it was detected by the enemy? There were less than ten seconds left to open the treasure chest, but ten seconds was enough for the Abyssal Ant King to kill Song Jian three or four times. Under Song Jians control, the Abyssal Phantom swung its sword and rushed towards the Abyssal Ant King. But first it struck, only to be blown away by the opponents wing. The sharp bone claw created a wound over a foot long on the Abyssal Phantoms chest, with dense black qi spewing out like blood. In an instant, the Abyssal Phantom became much more illusory, its figure slightly flickering, as if it would disappear at any moment. Song Jian was greatly surprised that the Abyssal Phantom was no match for the Abyssal Ant King skeleton! Roar~! The Abyssal Ant King spread its wings and roared at the black lake surface. In an instant, an invisible tornado rose from the lake surface, and a large amount of black lake water was rolled up to form a true black tornado; Song Jian suddenly felt lighter around him. In a radius of ten meters around him, there was not a single drop of lake water, all of it being rolled up into midair. The Abyssal Power formed a circular wall, blocking the surrounding black lake water outside, creating a depression in the area. Song Jian pressed his left hand on the Ant Emperor Treasure Box, his right hand clenched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and, looking up, saw a hint of mockery in the eyes of the Abyssal Ant King skeleton. The Abyssal Ant King tilted its head back and gathered a thick black qi in its mouth. Soon, it condensed a huge black energy ball with a diameter of over one meter; Now, Song Jian couldnt move at all, like a fixed target, and could only let the Abyssal Ant King accumulate power and perform its most powerful attack; I cant go on like this. I must find a way not only to open the treasure chest but also to avoid being killed by the opponent in one hit! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, cold sweat running down his cheeks. The Abyssal Ant King skeleton, after being revived, was even more formidable than before. Otherwise, the Abyssal Phantom, possessing 70% of Song Jians strength, would not have been so severely injured that it couldnt even withstand a single confrontation. Song Jian thought quickly: What methods do I have to stop it? Just then, the Book of the Abyss in his dantian suddenly bloomed with dazzling brilliance. Song Jian was startled, and delight appeared on his face: Damn it, how could I forget the Book of the Abyss? With this thought, Song Jian sent a mental command, and the Book of the Abyss flew out of his body and floated in front of him. Splash~ The Book of the Abyss opened itself, its pages flipping rapidly. When the pages stopped, a heavy sigh suddenly echoed across the entire lake surface. Upon hearing this sigh, the Abyssal Ant King, which had been charging towards the lake surface like a cannonball, suddenly stiffened and stopped abruptly. A look of terror appeared in its ghostly green flame eyes. Immediately, its six legs lay on the cold lake surface, its flesh wings drooped, and its head did not dare to rise, looking like a giant reptile trembling all over. The black tornado had already begun to attack Song Jian, but the moment the Abyssal Ant King skeleton lost control, the uncontrolled tornado suddenly exploded with a loud bang, instantly shattering. Tons of black lake water fell from the sky, as if it was a heavy downpour. Due to the protective wall formed by the Abyssal Power around Song Jian, not only was the black tornado explosion blocked, but even the heavy rain was kept outside. Seeing the Abyssal Ant King in such a state, Song Jian was overjoyed. Only a few seconds were left to open the treasure chest, but he didnt expect that the Abyssal Ant King skeleton would actually be so humble in front of the Book of the Abyss. What Song Jian didnt know was that, the moment the Book of the Abyss appeared, the Priestess, who was originally sitting and reading a book in the New Media Library, suddenly paused, closed the book, and looked towards the direction of the Demonic Ant Nest. Her deep gaze seemed to be able to penetrate through millions of obstacles, and after a long time, the Priestess sighed deeply, her eyes filled with a touch of sadness and compassion. Standing up, the Priestess drew a pale blue portal in the air, and stepped into it, disappearing from sight. In a temple of the Goddess of Dawn, a brave Dawn Knight was kneeling on one knee, holding a sword in one hand and pressing it against his chest, bowing his head in prayer to the goddess statue; At this time, a pale blue portal appeared behind him, and the Priestess Cecilia stepped out of the portal. Seeing the praying Dawn Knight Ia, a smile appeared on her face, and she nodded slightly; Ia! The Priestess called out; Ia raised his head, revealing a handsome and resolute face. Since being brought back to the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn by Cecilia, Ia had been under the tutelage of the Knights of Dawn. By now, Ias level had reached 30, and as long as he passed the first-order combat power test, he could be promoted from a Dawn Knight to a Knight of Dawn. Lord Priestess! Ia stood up and bowed deeply to Cecilia, speaking respectfully. Ia, the power of the Abyss is growing stronger and stronger. I need you to return to Song Jians side and help him fight against the Abyssal Power! Cecilia said. As the spokesperson of the Goddess, it was normal for the priestess to command the Goddess Guardian Knights. All the Knights of the Goddesses must obey the priestess orders. Upon hearing this, Ias eyebrows furrowed, and he looked into the priestess eyes and said, Lord Priestess, although Song Jian is a God-favored one, he is not a follower of the great Goddess of Dawn. Moreover, I can also sense the presence of Abyssal Power on him Didnt you also feel the presence of divine power on him? the priestess suddenly retorted. Ia remained silent. The main reason he was willing to follow Song Jian and become his Follower was that he sensed the Divine Power on Song Jian, and since Song Jian could also use the sword technique that only Knights of Dawn could use, Ia naturally considered him a follower of the Goddess of Dawn. However, after being brought to the Goddess temple by the priestess, he realized that Song Jian was not a follower of the Goddess of Dawn. As a result, he didnt care much about being his Follower and didnt even want to return to Song Jians side at all. All of this is the Goddess will! the priestess emphasized, You must do your best to assist Song Jian, even if it means sacrificing your life! Ia shuddered, surprise appearing on his face. But when he saw Cecilias determined expression, he bowed his head and knelt on one knee before her, promising, Dawn Guardian Knight Ia obeys Lord Priestesss command! Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: Chapter 501: Backlash Chapter 501: Chapter 501: Backlash Song Jian was chanting an Abyssal Spell, casting the Abyss Temptation skill on the corpse of the Abyss Ant King. Applying Abyss Temptation to an Abyss creature seemed to be highly successful; the Abyss Ant King, which had already reached the surface of the lake, was frozen in place, and its eyes full of fear were glowing like ghost fire. If the Abyss Temptation was cast for too long, once other creatures sensed the power of temptation, it would surely incite them into rage. No matter how strong their previous enmity was, they would charge directly at Song Jian if not restrained. Yet the corpse of the Abyss Ant King did not dare to move. It was lying on the surface of the lake, wailing constantly. Even the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan opened its eyes to look over, the surprise evident in its gaze. A soft click. Song Jian had successfully opened the Ant Emperor Treasure Box. As Song Jian reached into the bottom of the box, he quickly took hold of a cross necklace tinged with a deep hue of purple that had become entangled around his hand, drawing it out. Then, he found a palm-sized pet egg. The egg was entirely snow-white, with faint golden patterns shimmering on its flawless, crystal-clear surface. Song Jian was overjoyed. He hadnt expected to acquire a pet egg. Typically, the chances were high that a pet egg found in the nest of the Golden Ant Clan would also be from the Golden Ant Clan. At the very least, it was an Ant King egg if it was stored inside the Ant Emperor Treasure Box. Song Jian placed the pet egg in the bag, felt around the treasure box a bit more, and found a gauntlet that resembled an ant leg. At that moment, due to the interruption of Abyss Temptation, the Abyss Ant Kings corpse gave out a mournful roar and struck violently towards the surface of the lake. With a bang, water sprayed several meters high. Song Jians surrounding wall of abyssal aura also collapsed at once; wave after wave of lake water tumbled toward him like a charging mountain. Grabbing the gauntlet, Song Jian rummaged through the box a couple more times. Finding nothing else, he leaped out of the water. How do I use this? Song Jian shouted to the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan, clutching the Cross Light Sword Necklace. Throw it into the Space-Time Rift! The progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan had excitement in its eyes. It roared with a voice that echoed fortissimo in Song Jians heart. It was likely the only chance for the Golden Ant King to escape his predicament. If he failed, no matter how strong his power, he would eventually sink under the relentless, drip-by-drip erosion. With a roar, Song Jian threw the Cross Light Sword Necklace towards the Space-Time Rift. In mid-air, the necklace suddenly burst into a dazzling purple-red light, transforming into a giant cross sword. The sword blade was aflame with golden fire. The cross sword struck the Space-Time Rift ruthlessly as if wielded by a person. The golden fire spread, engulfing the entire cavern in its flames. Boom! A loud noise reverberated, causing the entire underground cave to shake violently. Debris tumbled from the ceiling, and the black lake, seemingly enraged, raised a series of high tides that pummeled the surroundings. The corpse of the Abyss Ant King let out an angry roar. Under the illumination of the golden flames, its enormous body began to erode and burn, quickly crumbling into sand-like particles that were blown away, leaving no trace behind. Song Jian also felt an intense burning sensation. Seeing that bubbles started to form on the surface of his Abyssal Demon Armor, he dismissed it in the blink of an eye. With no trace of abyssal aura remaining on him, the curtain of golden light felt warm on his skin, replacing the searing temperature he had previously felt. The Space-Time Rift in mid-air disappeared, as did the Cross Light Sword Necklace. They seemed to have destroyed each other, or perhaps, the necklace had filled the rift. The golden flames still roared in the cave. Black water in the lake started boiling, with towering flames ignited on its surface, seemingly burning down the Abyssal Power within the lake. With an excited roar, the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan used its six sturdy legs to lift its mountain-like body. Crack, Crack, Crack One after another, the Abyssal Chains wrapping around the body of the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan shattered, but at this point, there was no more Abyssal Power to mend these black chains. In just a short while, the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan regained its freedom, but upon shattering the chains, it seemed to have exhausted too much strength, collapsing back onto the ground, panting heavily, its visage fatigued. Thank you, human warrior, you have saved the Golden Ant Clan. From now on, the Golden Ant Clan will forever be your friend. The progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan looked at Song Jian and spoke gratefully. System: You have been recognized by the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan. Your relationship with the Golden Ant Clan has been elevated to reverence! Song Jian was taken aback, a smile spreading across his face. This relationship is upgrading at a fast pace. To think that Ive advanced directly to reverence, Im just one step away from awe! Thank you, great progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan, I also hope to become forever friends with the Golden Ant Clan. Song Jian said, bowing to the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan. At that moment, something stirred within Song Jian, and he turned to look at the tunnel from whence he came. An Ant King covered in spikes and cloaked in a tough, black shell shuffled out from the tunnel, fluttering its wings. The behemoth, its eyes blood red, was three to four times the size of a typical Mutant Ant King. Each step it took etched a deep scratch on the ground. Is this the evolved Ant King servant? Song Jian, startled by the faint connection he felt with the creature in front of him, wore an expression of shock. At this point, the power of the cross-shaped Temporal Spatial Chain had completely counteracted the Space-Time Rift, and what was left were massive areas of golden flames burning vigorously on the black lake surface. Evidently, the flames wouldnt be extinguished until they fully consumed the Abyssal Power within the lake. The level of the Ant King servant had reached thirty, and it had evolved into a Level 30 Elite BOSS. It roared in fury at Song Jian, flapping its wings and charging at him like an arrow. A backlash? Song Jians face clouded over. Although he had already expected it, the rebelling Ant King servant still incited a rush of anger within him. Chapter 502 - Chapter 502: Chapter 502: Ant Emperor Pearl Chapter 502: Chapter 502: Ant Emperor Pearl Song Jian gritted his teeth, leaped with all his might and swung his long sword, hacking at Slave Ant King. Though Slave Ant King had become a level thirty elite boss, it had never achieved the first rank in combat power. The gap in strength between it and the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton was vast, not to mention compared to the Ancestral Golden Ant King. Song Jian had managed several rounds with the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton, so dealing with a level thirty elite boss, six levels higher than him, was a piece of cake. After several dozen rounds with the Slave Ant King, Song Jian had almost fully grasped the Slave Ant Kings skills. Yet, the Slave Ant King had never seen Song Jians trump cards. After fighting on the ground for several rounds, Slave Ant King soared into the air, and a jet of black blood slowly trickled out of its jagged mouth, dropping onto the lake surface ablaze with golden flames. Boom~ A bushel of golden flames suddenly flared up, burning away all the black substances. Slave Ant King seemed to feel the power in the golden flames and its eyes showed a hint of terror. It involuntarily rose higher into the air. Song Jian snorted coldly, and slowly spread a pair of wings, which shone metallically, out from his back. With a flick of these wings, Song Jian rocketed towards the Slave Ant King. Since you could become my slave, I can subdue you! While he was fighting the Slave Ant King, Song Jian suddenly thought of Qi Yun, who had now become a Shadow Priest. Qi Yun had also been his slave once. Die! Song Jian swung his sword, sending a scintillating golden Sword Qi, more than ten meters long, slicing toward the Slave Ant King. Bang~ A loud noise rang out as half of the Slave Ant Kings body was obliterated by the golden Sword Qi. Its hard black shell was instantly turned into ashes, purple blood was splattered, and even one of its legs was severed at its base. Although the Slave Ant King could still stand, its agility had evidently decreased significantly. Just as Song Jian was about to pursue a killing strike against Slave Ant King, the Ancestral Golden Ant King behind him heaved a heavy sigh, stopping him: Human warrior, could you spare its life? After all, it has only been corrupted by the Abyssal Power. As long as the Abyssal Power is expelled, it will remain a member of our Golden Ant Clan! Song Jians sword-swinging arm halted, and after watching the Slave Ant King, who was still defiantly glaring at him, deliberated for a moment. Then he snorted coldly, sheathed his sword and stepped aside. Seeing Song Jian giving up on killing Slave Ant King, the Ancestral Golden Ant King revealed a gratified smile and said to Slave Ant King: Come, my child! Slave Ant King sensed a strong threat, and immediately shifted its gaze from Song Jian to the Ancestral Ant King on the rocky island. Hiss, roar~ With a roar, expressing fear in its heart, Slave Ant King stepped back to the path behind it. At that moment, a strong force tightly bound Slave Ant King, as if it were holding a sandbag. It was hauled into the air and flew toward the rocky island. Song Jian watched as the Slave Ant King lightly landed on the island. The Ancestral Golden Ant King exhaled a breath of golden air towards Slave Ant King. In an instant, starting from the antennae of Slave Ant King, the black on the surface of its body gradually receded, and golden light burst out again. Just then, Song Jian was startled and suddenly felt that the connection between him and the Slave Ant King shattered abruptly. His face turned white, and he couldnt help spitting out a mouthful of blood. The Abyssal Power in Slave Ant King was completely expelled by the Ancestral Ant King, and even the spikes on the shell covering its body retreated one by one. It returned to the streamlined shape of Golden Ant King. As he watched Song Jian spit out blood, the Ancestral Golden Ant King revealed a regretful look. He spewed out a golden bead from his mouth and presented it to Song Jian. Human warrior, my child can no longer assist you in battle from now on; it has regained its freedom. This is compensation for you; I hope it can slightly make up for your loss Song Jian picked up the golden bead and immediately broke into a joyous smile. Ant Emperor Pearl, a wonder. Usage effect: After consumption, it can increase Vitality Points by 200 and increase one attribute point immediately. Usage requirements: It must be a gifted by an Ancestral Ant King and the user must be revered by the Golden Ant Clan. It was evident that the Ancestral Ant King had seen Song Jian spit out blood earlier, so he compensated him with this pearl. And, this pearl could only be used by Song Jian. If given to others, they would not be able to use it. Without wasting any time, Song Jian swallowed the bead. The Ant Emperor Pearl melted as soon as it entered his mouth and turned into a warm current that rushed into his stomach. A surge of power erupted from Song Jians body. The increase in two hundred Vitality Points allowed Song Jians Vitality Points to break through the two thousand mark, reaching two thousand one hundred and sixty points. And that extra attribute point was added to Song Jians strength attribute. At this point, Song Jians strength attribute, along with various items bonus, had reached fifty points. The moment Song Jians strength hit fifty points, he suddenly felt something inside his body break, as if a shackle binding him had suddenly come off. System: Player Song Jians strength attribute broke through fifty points. He qualified to challenge the first rank of Combat Power. Would you like to challenge the first rank of Combat Power immediately? What, I already qualify to challenge the first rank of Combat Power? Wasnt it said to be available for challenge only at level thirty? Song Jian looked astonished. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian asked: If I give up now, will I be able to challenge again in the future? Soon the game system gave a reply. System: Can be challenged at any time before level thirty. If the players level reaches thirty, a challenge will be compulsory. If the player fails the challenge, then the players level can never be advanced. So, thats how it was. Song Jian suddenly understood. It seemed that he didnt need to worry about challenging the first rank of Combat Power until he reached level thirty. Moreover, only his strength attribute had reached fifty points at the moment. If he could raise his other attributes to the fifty-point limit as well, it would further enhance his strength. Wouldnt that make the challenge simpler? Just as Song Jian was contemplating the attribute limit, he suddenly heard a rustling sound from the surrounding channels. Soon, he saw countless Abyss Ant Kings emerging from the tunnels in droves, jumping into the lake ablaze with golden flames, without any reservations. There are so many Abyss Ant Kings? Song Jian looked surprised as the number of Abyss Ant Kings that appeared before his eyes had already exceeded a hundred, and the number was still increasing. What surprised Song Jian even more was that behind the Abyss Ant Kings, lines of Abyss Soldier Ants and Worker Ants crazily followed the Abyss Ant Kings and jumped into the lake. The calm lake surface began to ripple. The Ancestral Golden Ant King, with a look of sorrow on his face, watched all these happen without moving an inch. Chapter 503 - Chapter 503: Chapter 503: Transformation Chapter 503: Chapter 503: Transformation Song Jian watched as groups of black ants fearlessly jumped into the burning lake, but only a handful could crawl back out and transform into golden ants; Earlier, the golden Ant King ancestor had several light gold ant eggs around him. After the newly hatched Ant Kings were dragged into the lake, they sank and became Demonic Ant Queens. Only one or two of them out of more than ten could crawl back onto land. Now, these Demonic Ant Queens wanted to transform back into members of the Golden Ant Clan, but the trials they faced were more than ten times as difficult as before; Among hundreds of Demonic Soldier Ants and Demonic Worker Ants, only one or two could transform back into Golden Soldier Ants and Golden Worker Ants. After watching for a while, the Golden Ant King ancestor trembled and slowly closed its eyes, two large tears running down its hard cheeks. Although the vast majority of the Demonic Ants couldnt make it out of the burning lake, this didnt stop them from eagerly rushing into the water. All the ants that had transformed back into members of the Golden Ant Clan climbed onto the rocky island together, surrounding the Golden Ant King ancestor and cheering excitedly. My children The Golden Ant King ancestor looked at the increasing number of Golden Ants on the island with a complex expression. As Song Jian saw fewer and fewer Demonic Ant Queens coming out of the passage, he felt a strange sense of forgetting something. After a long while, Song Jian finally realized: Mistgrass, if they all turn back into the Golden Ant Clan, what will happen to my epic task? Keep in mind, Song Jian had only killed two Demonic Ant Queens, but his task required him to kill three. If all the Demonic Ant Queens turned back into Golden Ant Queens, his task would surely fail. To fail at the last moment, Song Jian would definitely lose his mind. Upon checking his task list, Song Jian was surprised to find that his task had already been completed; How is this possible? I only remember killing two Demonic Ant Queens Confused, Song Jian opened the task information panel and flipped through it. Oh, after obtaining the Temporal Spatial Chain and filling the Space-Time Rift, this epic task was completed. Does this mean the Abyssal Ant King skeleton that was destroyed by the Divine Power counts as a Demonic Ant Queen as well? Song Jian stared at the task information panel and speculated. Keep in mind, the Demonic Ant Queens were merely Ant Kings that had been corrupted by Abyssal Power. The Abyssal Ant King skeleton, on the other hand, was a dead Ant King that had been completely corroded by Abyssal Power, turning it into a true Abyssal creature. Compared to the Demonic Ant Queens, the Abyssal Power in the Abyssal Ant King skeleton was ten or even a hundred times stronger. It wasnt impossible for the system to consider it as a Demonic Ant Queen as well. Looks like I got lucky! Song Jians mouth curled slightly into a joyful expression. At that moment, a golden Teleportation Gate suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian; Friend, I hope you dont mind if I give you a ride. Song Jian heard the voice of the Golden Ant King ancestor in his mind. Song Jian looked up and saw the Ant King ancestor nodding at him. With a slight smile, Song Jian stepped into the golden Teleportation Gate and disappeared. Not long after, Lv Pei, who had lost an arm, and Lu Mingyuan, in a disheveled state, crawled out of the passage. They stared, dumbfounded, at the scene before them. Both of them had chosen the same passage, but the swarming Demonic Ants were like a tidal wave. The two were forced to collaborate, fighting and retreating. If the passage hadnt been so narrow, they wouldve been swallowed by the Demonic Soldier Ant army long ago/> Just when they were about to give up, the Demonic Soldier Ants attacking them suddenly retreated and quickly climbed along the passage, their actions full of urgency. Out of curiosity, the two followed the Demonic Soldier Ants all the way to the cavern. How how is this possible? The two looked at each other in astonishment. Countless Demonic Ants rushed into the lake that was burning with golden flames. A giant golden ant stood like a ruler on a huge rocky island. Immovable, body-surface shimmering with golden light, the ants followed it without a sound. How there are so many Demonic Ants Lv Pei hadnt even fulfilled the required number of Demonic Worker Ants in his epic task, let alone Demonic Soldier Ants and Demonic Ant Queens. If it came to a one-on-one fight with a Demonic Worker Ant or even a Demonic Soldier Ant, Lv Pei had confidence in defeating or even killing his opponent. However, with his current strength, it would be very difficult for Lv Pei to kill a Demonic Ant Queen by himself. This was the reason why he wanted to team up with Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Lu Mingyuans target was the Demonic Ant Queen. With his strength, if he met a Demonic Ant Queen alone, he could kill it with some effort. However, encountering a lone Demonic Ant Queen in this lair was almost impossible. Along the way, he and Lv Pei had cooperated to hunt down many worker ants and soldier ants, but they had not encountered a single Ant Queen; Thats why they had followed the passage all the way here. There are so many Demonic Ant Queens Lu Mingyuan exclaimed in surprise. Ming, brother Ming, do you think theyre are they committing suicide? Lv Pei pointed at the ants jumping into the lake with a stunned expression. After watching for a while, Lu Mingyuan slowly shook his head and said, Theyre trying to expel the Abyssal Power from their bodies and return to their Golden Ant Clan status But A puzzled look spread across Lv Peis face. He pointed at the lake, unable to think of what to say. Keep in mind that only one or two out of nearly a hundred Demonic Ants could transform back into members of the Golden Ant Clan. The rest would dissolve and vanish at the bottom of the lake. In Lv Peis eyes, there was no difference between this and suicide. What a pity. It seems my mission cannot be completed Lu Mingyuan sighed and shook his head. The number of Demonic Ant Queens was dwindling, and there were quite a few Golden Ant Kings. Unfortunately, they were all clustered around the Golden Ant King ancestor. Even if Lu Mingyuan was confident in himself, he didnt think he could handle the challenge of reaching the island to kill an Ant King. My mission thats right, my mission! I havent completed it yet! As if remembering something, Lv Pei glanced at the dwindling number of Demonic Ants in the passage and his face became flustered. At that moment, Lu Mingyuan suddenly noticed that the halo beneath his feet had disappeared. Startled, he called out, Song Jian, where did Song Jian go? Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Chapter 504: Magic Tower Chapter 504: Chapter 504: Magic Tower Lu Mingyuan and Lv Pei suddenly realized that Song Jian seemed to have left the ant nest. Looking at the mission bar, Lv Pei noticed that more than a hundred Demonic Worker Ants, over sixty Demonic Soldier Ants, and three Demonic Ant Queens remained unslain, and his face immediately fell into despair. He knew he had lost his eligibility to complete this epic-level task. If only I had his power Lv Pei silently thought to himself, glancing at Lu Mingyuan. Lv Pei had not fully appreciated Song Jians ability. Inside the Protection Black Mist, he had assumed it was merely a stroke of good luck for Song Jian. However, in the tunnels of the nest, faced with countless creatures, he and Lu Mingyuan were forced to collaborate. Lu Mingyuan had revealed nearly eighty to ninety percent of his strength, which not only surprised Lv Pei but also ignited a slow burn of jealousy within him. Meanwhile, Song Jian had returned safely to Manor Castle through the golden Teleportation Gate. Although the intense monster hunting had significantly increased his level, the mental exhaustion couldnt be alleviated by a few potions. Song Jian inspected his gains: over a thousand pieces of blue-quality Ant Shells, three silver-quality Ant Shells, a blueprint of the Demonic Ant Queen Sets gauntlet, and a Golden Ant King Egg. In exchange, he had completely depleted the supplies in his inventory, even the high-grade healing potions, and, more critically, lost a powerful Demonic Ant Queen slave. However, the minions gained through the Abyss Temptation skill had a high chance of betraying and backfiring. Should their power surpass Song Jians, the likelihood of betrayal would shoot up to nearly one hundred percent. With this in mind, Song Jian resolved to treat any minions gained through the Abyss Temptation skill as expendable resources rather than dedicating himself to training them as combat pets. Now, the only thing troubling Song Jian was the Golden Ant King Egg. Song Jian already had a Black Dragon hatchling, an elite companion. He felt it would drain him to nurture another Golden Ant King; but then again, an elite flying pet like this was a rare find, and he was reluctant to sell it. Ill keep it in my inventory for now and turn in the epic task first. Ill decide what to do based on the task reward, Song Jian decided, glancing at the Ant King Egg in his hand. He shook his head and put it away again. Leaving Manor Castle, Song Jian headed towards the Shadow Circus Troupe on the border of his territory. It had only been two or three days, but the Shadow Circus Troupes reputation had already spread throughout Doomsday City. The circus was now swarming with people. Aside from the multitude of leisurely NPCs, the number of players had also multiplied. Hey, Ive been given another scavenger hunt task. The reward is a silver-quality shoulder pad. Incredible! So what? I heard someone received an appointment task here and gained a rare profession Have you seen that Night Elf lady? I heard if you build up your relationship with her to worship status, you can invite her to be a follower Most of the players visiting the Shadow Circus Troupe were there for the missions it offered. The rich mission rewards of the Shadow Circus Troupe attracted a considerable number of players. As Song Jian approached the circus, a deafening rumble suddenly resonated in his ears, as thunderous as a clap of thunder, making everyone in the territory gasp. He turned his head and saw a seven-story tower in his territory emitting radiant, colorful light. Intense magical energy was blossoming from the pinnacle of the tower, flowing down the left side and seeping into the towers base. Then, the magical energy flowed from the towers base to its pinnacle via the right side, forming a constant cycle. Is this the Magic Tower completed? Song Jian wondered to himself. Once the Magic Tower was built, as long as a Mage resided in the tower, the safety level of Song Jians Safehouse could be elevated another level. Behold the Magic Tower! Hahaha, my Master built this for me. Praise be upon you, my greatest Master! Youve breathed new life into me. Your servant, Wallace, pledges undying loyalty to you! In mid-air, a naked figure suddenly flew out of Song Jians Manor Castle, hovering and laughing in ecstasy. Wallace, put some clothes on! Song Jian yelled, furrowing his brow. Clothes Oh my god! Wallaces figure suddenly dispersed, transforming into a swarm of red bats and flying towards Manor Castle. It seems the Mage presiding over the Magic Tower is already in place, Song Jian shrugged, continuing his journey to the Shadow Circus Troupe. As soon as he entered the circus, he saw Hacus the old beastman leaning on a cane, slowly walking towards him. Hacus, Im delighted to see you! Song Jian laughed, opening his arms and walking towards Hacus. I seem to recall that you didnt have this cane the last time we met. Why are you using it now? His gaze fell first on Hacuss cane. The cane appeared to be carved from a single piece of wood, its surface ornate with intricate designs. Some details were indistinct due to years of use. The cane radiated a sense of the passage of time and the weight of history. Having handled various valuable items, Song Jian had developed a strong ability to assess them. He noticed the cane the moment Hacus appeared on the stage. If this cane is a piece of equipment, its at least silver-quality, or perhaps even higher, Song Jian thought to himself. Ahem, Ive been hit with a chill these days. My strength is greatly reduced, and even moving around has become harder. I had no choice but to rely on my old friend here Hacus coughed, smiling weakly. Song Jian was taken aback. When he focused his attention on Hacus again, he realized that Hacus did seem much weaker than before. He had felt threatened by Hacuss power when they had first met, but it seemed like Hacus had suddenly lost most of his strength, becoming a true old man. The loss of power, a common cold couldnt cause such significant damage This thought immediately flashed through Song Jians mind. However, he didnt show any confusion on his face, but gently patted Hacuss shoulder and said with concern, My old friend, you must take good care of yourself. Its all destiny! Hacus gave Song Jian a meaningful look. I can tell that youve perfectly completed the task I gave you. Heres your reward. I hope it satisfies you. With that, Hacus handed Song Jian a treasure chest the size of a soccer ball and slowly walked away. Chapter 505 - Chapter 505: Chapter 505: Blueprint of the Suit Chapter 505: Chapter 505: Blueprint of the Suit System: You have completed the epic quest given to you by Shadow Circus Troupe leader, Hacus, and have obtained an Epic Chest; your favorability level with the Shadow Circus Troupe has been elevated to Respect; you have gained 500 Shadow Circus Troupe points; Upon seeing the system notification, an excited smile appeared on Song Jians face instantly; An Epic chest, this is truly an Epic chest! If it yields any gear, it would probably be the first Epic gear in the game. Compared with the Epic gear, the favorability level, the Shadow Circus Troupe points, they all were trivial and unworthy of mention! Song Jian didnt even glance at what purpose Shadow Circus Troupe points served, his eyes were solely fixed on the chest in his hand. However, this is not the place to open the Epic chest, so Song Jian suppressed his excitement, and stored the chest in his inventory. The abnormality in Hacuss behavior that he displayed earlier, Song Jian had already forgotten about it, his whole being was fully engrossed in the Epic item. As he was eagerly turning around to return to Manor Castle to open the chest, a player suddenly yelled out loud, Hahaha, I finally traded for the blueprint of the Golden Worker Ant Set! Song Jian froze for a moment, turned his head to look, not far away, in front of a tent, a player wearing leather armor was waving a forging blueprint in his hands, showing off excitedly; The blue set blueprints indeed good, but do you have the materials to forge this gear? a player next to him snorted disdainfully. What do you understand, since we can exchange for blueprints, we definitely can obtain the forging materials, its just that we havent found it yet The player who received the forging blueprint calmed down a bit, glanced scornfully at the mocking player, and stored the blueprint in his inventory. Exactly, and most importantly, this circus wont stay here forever. Once they depart, the Golden Worker Ant Set will become out of print another player sighed. As we know, once any item in the game becomes out of print, it will be adored by a vast number of players. Remembering that the items exchanged from the Shadow Circus Troupe would no longer appear in the future, a large number of players instantly became restless and blocked the tent where the blueprints could be exchanged. Seeing that he couldnt squeeze in for a while, Song Jian glanced at a player next to him, nudged toward the crowd with his lips, and asked, Hey, brother, can you tell me what that guy has traded for? You, you just got, got internet connection, dont you even know, know this? This player was actually a stutterer. He looked down at Song Jian and his tone was filled with an inexplicable sense of superiority: You, you, you just have to complete, complete the tasks, tasks posted by the circus, then, you, you can get, get, get points. You, you, you can use these points to exchange, exchange for a lot of out, out, out-of-print treasures Although the players speech was strenuous to listen to, Song Jian attentively listened and soon understood that so many players came to do the tasks published by the Shadow Circus Troupe not just for the hefty task rewards. Each completed task not only gave out task rewards, but also provided points which could be used to exchange for a lot of good stuff from the Shadow Circus Troupes staff; Hey, I traded for a helmet blueprint of the Golden Soldier Ant Set, who wants to buy it? Highest bidder gets it, no poor offers! At that moment, a player flourishingly waved his forging blueprint, emerged from the tent, and yelled loudly as he walked. Asssembling a Set requires too many forging blueprints. If you only get one or two pieces, you cannot fully utilize the advantage of the Set, so some players often sell the blueprint after trading for it; The Gol, Golden Soldier, Soldier Ant Set is better, better than the Worker, Worker Ant Set by a long shot! The stuttering player adjacent to them said enviously. Golden Worker Ant, Golden Soldier Ant, then is there an even better set? A thought occurred to Song Jian and he quickly asked. Of, of course there is, compared, compared to Golden Worker Ant and Soldier Ant Sets theres the Demonic Worker Ant, Demonic, Demonic Soldier Ant Sets Hearing Song Jians query, the player next to him immediately answered, as if knowing something Song Jian didnt made him something of a higher rank. Song Jian just smiled, not minding the stuttering players attitude, and continued to ask, Are there even better set blueprints? The stuttering player paused, looked Song Jian up and down, and said with surprise, It, it seems you, you really are a bit not, not ordinary Of, of course there are better set blueprints, but, but Im, Im afraid it, it, it will scare you! The stuttering player glanced at Song Jian and said, Gold, Golden Ant King Set, Demonic Ant, Ant King Set, these, these two sets are the, the top tier sets, but, but pity that you cant, cant trade for them Golden Ant King Set, Demonic Ant King Set? A corner of Song Jians mouth slightly turned up, seems like his guess was correct, the Shadow Circus Troupe really did have the blueprints for these two sets; If only there was Golden Ant King Ancestor Set Song Jian secretly thought to himself. You, you know something The stuttering player deliberately looked around then whispered something in Song Jians ear. What? According, according to rumors, the Shadow Circus Troupe has, has, has gold quality set, set blueprints The stuttering player spoke softly. Gold quality set blueprints? Song Jian was startled, as we know, the Worker Ant and Soldier Ant sets were blue quality, and the Ant King sets individual pieces were already silver quality. If there really are Gold quality set blueprints, then it must be the individual pieces of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set So there really is an Ant Emperor Ancestor Set? Song Jian spoke to himself. What, what, what did, did you just, just say? The stuttering player asked, puzzled. Oh, nothing, who can I get the Gold quality set blueprints from? Song Jian asked. Hey, anyone else wouldnt know this The stuttering player grinned proudly: But, but I, I happen to know While saying this, he stretched out his right hand, and rubbed his thumb and index finger in front of Song Jian a couple of times, raised his eyebrows, and looked at Song Jian with a smile on his face. Song Jian paused, took a deep breath, took out a thousand Doomsday Coins from his inventory, and handed them to the other party; Only, only one thousand Do you want it, or should I take it back Song Jians face sank as he spoke. One thousand, one thousand is, is okay The stuttering player quickly took the Doomsday Coins and whispered into Song Jians ear: According, according to rumors, you can get the, the news of, of, of the gold-quality set blueprints from the circus, circus, circus leader Hacus? An astonished look appeared on Song Jians face. Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: Chapter 506: Equipment Box Chapter 506: Chapter 506: Equipment Box Eh, you actually, actually know, know the name of the circus, circus, circus boss? The stuttering player looked at Song Jian in astonishment. Song Jian gave a faint smile, and after observing for a while, slowly exited the crowd. The stuttering player glanced at Song Jians fading figure, appearing as if deep in thought. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and followed Song Jian out of the crowd. Hacus, I cant believe he actually possesses the blueprint for the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set Song Jian mumbled to himself as he walked. After asking around, Song Jian arrived at Hacus tent; despite being the leader of the Shadow Circus Troupe, Hacus dwelling was far from conspicuous. The tent was small and an unremarkable grey, its edges weather-worn, and a large patch of white cloth sewn into the left side. If Song Jian hadnt triple-checked, he would never have thought that Hacus lived here. There was no guard outside the tent, only a half-rolled curtain; Song Jian approached, lifted the curtain and saw the old Beastman Hacus sitting at a wooden table, slowly sipping a thick, green liquid. Seeing Hacus weary expression, it was obvious the green liquid was as unpleasant as the smell it gave off. Hearing the curtain rustle, and sensing someone come in, Hacus eyed his visitor warily, his right hand quickly moving to his waist; Why, its you? Recognizing Song Jian, Hacus immediately relaxed, then frowned and took another sip of the green liquid, coughing twice as he asked. Are you ill? Song Jian sniffed the pungent smell in the air, recognizing one or two of the herbs. However, with his basic knowledge of alchemy, Song Jian could only identify a few of the components; Cough, didnt I tell you, a bit of a cold Hacus squinted at Song Jian and asked, What brings you here? Song Jian smiled slightly. The excuse of a cold was absurd, and probably even Hacus didnt believe it. Song Jian, however, didnt call him out on it; I heard you know about the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set? Song Jian asked straightforwardly. By now, his favourability with the Shadow Circus Troupe had reached Reverence, so asking Hacus for information wouldnt be rejected. If it were any other player, without reaching a certain level of favourability, not only would they be unable to inquire from Hacus, but they would probably also face Hacus wrath just by entering his tent. Hacus was silent for a while, then asked Song Jian with a strange look, Havent you looked at your task reward yet? Too many people, havent had time to open it, plan to look at it when I get back! Song Jian casually remarked with a shrug. Why not open it now? Hacus suggested. Song Jian paused, seemed to realize something, then took the epic-level chest from his inventory and placed it on the table. Open it now? Song Jian rubbed his hands and glanced at Hacus. Hacus smiled and nodded; Song Jian placed his right hand on the epic-level chest. The reward chest of the task doesnt require time to open, it can be opened directly; Ka-chuck~ The epic-level chest opened, a faint purplish-red light emanated from the chest, though the glow was very weak. Song Jian opened the chest completely, and the epic-level chest disappeared. In its place on the wooden table was a square metal box with a handle. On the four sides of the metal box, there was a relief of a giant golden ant; This metal box looked rather old, with rust stains at some corners, and numerous marks of cutting and hacking on its surface, as if it had been through many battles. Hacus Equipment Box (Special Item), Epic level, Item Description: This is Hacus former battle gear. It has accompanied him through countless battles and is his most intimate companion; Equ, equipment box? Song Jian looked at the attributes of this metal box and was stunned. Open it and see. Looking at the metal box, a gentle smile surfaced on Hacus face. Song Jian grabbed the round handle of the box and pulled hard; Clatter~ The sound of gears grinding and turning came from within the box. The entire box opened completely to reveal a model of a golden ant regally roaring towards the sky; No, no, this isnt a model, this, this is, this is equipment, this is a complete set of equipment! Song Jian was dumbfounded. He didnt expect that the reward for the epic-level task assigned by Hacus would be a full set of equipment; This, is the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set! Hacus sighed softly as he touched the set. Golden quality, golden quality, it is, it is all golden quality Song Jian carefully examined each piece of equipment in the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set. Each individual piece was of golden quality, and the full set combined was of epic level; Level 30 equipment, but, this durability is a bit too low, isnt it? Song Jian scanned it carefully. Upon completion, he couldnt help but frown. The set was complete with a helmet, chest armor, shoulder guards, gloves, trousers, leg guards, hand guards, boots and a beltnine items in total. And two pieces of equipment together added an extra attribute. Each extra piece added another attribute. With nine pieces, there were eight additional attributes in total. These eight additional attributes made the whole set of epic level. What slightly upset Song Jian was the low durability of this set. All were below ten points, the chest armor durability was even reduced to three points. Song Jian suspected that if he wore this set of equipment, roughly half the setup would be ruined after fighting for five or six hours. Although its epic level, if the durability is too low, the value will be much less Song Jian looked somewhat pained. Moreover, the most important thing was that, currently, the blacksmith shop could only repair silver quality equipment. Any equipment exceeding silver quality required a Master Level Forging Master for repairs. Even in the City of Hymns, there had never been a Master Level Forging Master. Even high-level Forging Masters were extremely rare. Therefore, theres no way to repair this Golden Ant King Ancestor Set. Who said this set of equipment cant be repaired? Hacus looked up at Song Jian and said, We have people in the Shadow Circus Troupe who can repair it What, really? Song Jians eyes sparkled with glee, he asked in surprise. Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: Chapter 507: The Art of Throwing Knife Chapter 507: Chapter 507: The Art of Throwing Knife If this set of epic-level equipment could not be repaired, Song Jian would only treat it as a decoration, something to occasionally take out and admire. Now that he had the chance to repair it, Song Jian would definitely seize it; Hacus, youre not honest at all. As a quest reward, why not give me a brand new set? Giving me a used set is forgivable, but its even about to become scrap metal Song Jian complained. Hehe, do you think I dont want to repair it? You should know that it has accompanied me for decades. If it were not for it, I would have died without even leaving a corpse behind. Hacus said with a bitter smile. Enough, enough, tell me who can repair this set of equipment, I want to fix it as fast as possible, Song Jian remarked. Although this set of equipment requires a level 30 to be worn, Song Jian levelled up quickly. It wouldnt take long for him to wear it if he focused on leveling up. Once the equipment is repaired, and he reaches level 30, he can put on the epic-level Golden Ant King Ancestor Set and ride the Black Dragon mount. By then, challenging first-rank Combat Power would be much easier. If he can reach this goal, Song Jian would undoubtedly be the number one player in the game. Go to the tent at the far left of the circus, the one embroidered with a burning rose. Look for a girl named Betty there, and tell her that old Hacus sent you, Hacus said, shaking his head. Hacus touched the side of the metal box, and the whole box closed up again. Alright, leave it to me. Song Jian put the equipment box into his inventory and couldnt wait to leave Hacuss tent. Far away, Yuan Peilong watched in surprise as Song Jian walked out of Hacuss tent, mumbling: I didnt, didnt expect, he, he actually knows, knows the head of the circus Song Jian quickly found the tent embroidered with the burning rose. At that moment, a red-haired girl was practicing throwing knives at a wooden target five meters away in front of the tent. This girl looked only seventeen or eighteen, she was quite short but had a great figure. She wore a tight leather armor on her upper body, revealing her shoulders and arms, a battle skirt on her lower body, engraved with glimmering metal protective plates. Moving inward, she was wearing a loincloth, with tall boots on her feet; She wore a belt round her slim waist, crammed with throwing knives, and in her hand, she held four or five more knives; There was a black cloth covering her eyes, and she was throwing the knives solely by perceptual ability. However, she was extremely accurate with her throwing knives; all the knives stuck deep into the center of the target, and together, they made the pattern of a blooming rose; Song Jian waited quietly by her side, waited until all her throwing knives were stuck in the targets heart, waited till she took off the black cloth from her eyes, and then walked up to her and said, Hello, my name is Song Jian, Hacus asked me to find you. He said you could help me repair this equipment Song Jian took out the equipment box and placed it on the ground; Betty raised her eyebrows, her gaze fell first on the equipment box, then on Song Jian. A meaningful smile appeared on her face as she whispered: I didnt expect that old man to actually give you this equipment set When she finished speaking, Betty walked towards the wooden target and pulled out the throwing knives, slipping them back into her belt; Indeed, I can repair this set. But why should I help you? Betty looked Song Jian up and down, a proud look on her face. What do I need to offer to earn your assistance? Song Jian asked with a smile; If that old man gave this set to you, it seems that he values you greatly Betty stroked her smooth chin thoughtfully, and mumbled to herself, That old mans vision is usually accurate. Could this guy really have something special about him? After hesitating for a moment, Betty revealed a mischievous smile as she stared at Song Jian, making him uncomfortable. Well, if you help me practice my knife-throwing skills for a while, I promise to help you fix this set, Betty said cheerfully. Is it that simple? Song Jian became suspicious. The equipment had never been repaired during Hacuss time. If its really so simple to fix, why didnt Hacus do it himself? Its just that simple, Betty affirmed, nodding her head. Okay, Ill do it, Song Jian hesitated for a moment, but eventually agreed. Great. Betty giggled, pulling Song Jian in front of the wooden target and saying, First of all, I will tie you to this wooden target, then I will stand at a distance and throw knives. The knives will stick precisely at your surroundings You saw my knife-throwing skills just now; its very precise. Ill absolutely not hit you Betty said seriously. When Song Jian heard that they planned to rope him to the wood target, he immediately knew what Betty intended to do. It startled him, and he carefully looked at Betty twice. Level 30, first-rank battle power Song Jian was speechless for a moment. He didnt expect that this petite girl before him would be so strong. You really wont hit me? Song Jian asked. I promise, I absolutely wont! Betty said quickly, her face serious. But the teasing look in her eyes didnt escape Song Jians notice. Song Jian looked at the wooden target, then at Betty, hesitating for a long time before he slowly nodded. Great, this will be my grand finale as Betty the One-Blade Piercing Heart Throwing Knife. She cheered, and dragged Song Jian to the wooden target where she bound his hands and feet in a big shape. With my strength, even if she stabs me a couple of times, she cant kill me instantly. Plus, I also have a shield skill, as well as the Morphing into Dark Cloud ability. As long as she doesnt kill me instantly, this task is only thrilling but not dangerous, Song Jian thought to himself. Betty walked to a place five meters away from the wooden target and was about to throw a knife when she suddenly stopped. She seemingly remembered something. Then, Song Jian saw Betty continue to backtrack until she was eight meters away from the wooden target. Betty stopped and nodded to herself. Good, this time, Im going to challenge an eight-meter throwing knife skill. Lets do it! Betty cheered for herself; Swish~ Before Song Jian had time to react, a shining blade was already lodged into the wooden target near his temple. The blade of the knife was less than three centimeters from his eye, he could even feel a slight chill coming from the knife; -210 A damage number popped up from Song Jians head. Feeling the blood slowly dripping from his brow, Song Jian suddenly had a bad feeling. Chapter 508 - Chapter 508: Chapter 508: Almost Died Chapter 508: Chapter 508: Almost Died She didnt even hit me directly, just the daggers energy, and I already lost 200 Vitality Points Song Jians face turned pale, and a bad feeling surfaced in his heart. Yay, perfect! Far away, Betty clenched her fists and raised them in excitement, cheering aloud. Can we please wait a moment Song Jian shouted loudly. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ This time, three daggers circled around Song Jians head, with one of them slashing through his cheek before embedding into the wooden target. -172 -150 -280 Three more damage numbers floated above Song Jians head, his over two thousand Vitality Points had almost plummeted by half. What the hell! Betty has more than ten to twenty daggers on her waist, and my Vitality Points are already almost halved after just four throws. The most important thing is that these are just simple scratches. Song Jian now believes that Betty definitely has the strength to kill him instantly. Buzz~ With a thought, Song Jian activated the Heart of Ice, and a pale blue Frost Shield appeared around his body. With 800 Defense Points on the Frost Shield, it should be able to block at least four more daggers, right? Song Jian thought to himself. Upon seeing the Frost Shield surface around Song Jians body, a smirk appeared on Bettys lips. She suddenly feigned realization and yelled, Oh no, how could I forget? I usually perform blindfolded! With that, Betty took out the black cloth used earlier, wrapped it around her eyes twice, and tied it shut. Holy crap, is she insane?! In Song Jians mind, a million horses galloped past. Why am I upgrading the set? Why do I need to upgrade the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set? Are my Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword not good enough, or can I not single-handedly defeat elite bosses anymore? My equipment already surpasses most players, so why do I need to upgrade this set? Song Jian felt bitter, wanting to cry. Screw this, Im not playing anymore! With a thought, Song Jian instantly tried to Morph into a Dark Cloud, seeking escape from the wooden target. However, he soon received a skill release failed notice. System: You are in a state of Sealed Escape Skills, Morphing into Dark Cloud skill release failed. Sealed Escape Skills? Can I even play properly anymore Feeling helpless, Song Jian couldnt help shedding tears of frustration. Unexpectedly, his trump card became useless before it even saw action. In a panic, Song Jian began struggling vigorously. The wooden target shook, creaking loudly, revealing his incredible strength reaching an astonishing 50 points, bordering on a superhuman level. Although sealed on the target, the restriction only limited his skills, not his physical attacks. Amidst Song Jians struggle, the shackles binding his hands and feet started to sway, and small cracks appeared at the connection point with the wooden target. Frowning, Bettys face turned cold, with an icy aura as she snorted. Like a razor-sharp line, she shot the dagger at Song Jian; Clang clang clang~ This time, the daggers drew even closer to Song Jian, with almost every single one cutting into the Frost Shield. The collision created cracks and shattered the shield completely, the defense instantly reduced to zero. As all the daggers embedded into the wooden target, Song Jians Vitality Points barely hung on, with less than 500 left. Im going to die! Song Jian broke out in cold sweat, not hesitating to activate the second shield, the Bloodthirsty Shield. This was a golden-grade equipment of Song Jian, a special effect of the Ring of Blood; Bloodthirsty (Active): Upon activation, the user gains a Bloody Shield with 1000 defense points. 50% of the damage Bloody Shield takes will be converted into Vitality Points for the user. When the Bloody Shield shatters, all enemies within range will take 500 true damage and be inflicted with a trembling state, preventing them from attacking or moving for 3 seconds; Cooldown: 60 minutes This ability was much stronger than Frost Shield, but with a long cooldown, Song Jian rarely used this skill, only using it as a last resort in life-and-death situations! Huh, you have quite a few life-saving skills! There was a hint of astonishment in Bettys eyes. Though her eyes were blindfolded, her strong perception allowed her to detect everything around her, making the blindfold essentially no hindrance; Bettys lips curled up, staring at Song Jian with great interest. For Betty, this was an unconventional challenge. Her thrown daggers had to bring Song Jians Vitality Points to the lowest without making any contact, whereas Song Jian only needed to ensure his own survival. At this point, Betty still had eight daggers on her C four in her hand, and four tucked in her waist; Her fingers danced, and the four daggers gracefully leaped in Bettys right hand like mischievous elves, yet completely under her control. With a flushed face, Song Jian clenched his right hand and broke free from the handcuffs on the wooden target with a bang. Before Song Jian could show any joy, Betty snorted coldly, and a flash of cold light swiftly flew through the space connecting the handcuffs and the wooden target, nailing the handcuffs firmly back onto the target. Dont move, these daggers dont have eyes! Betty warned coldly. Song Jian instantly felt a chill run up his legs, daring not to move; Wham! Wham! Wham~ Three more daggers flew past Song Jians body and penetrated the wooden target. This time, the red light of the Bloodthirsty Shield violently trembled but remained unshattered; Huh, interesting Betty appeared to take the challenge more seriously. She drew the remaining four daggers from her waist, clasping her hands together and throwing them with all her strength towards the wooden target; Pop! Pop! Pop~ The Bloodthirsty Shield finally shattered after three explosive sounds. At the moment the shield shattered, a green light fell on Song Jian from above, raising his Vitality Points from just over 400 to 820; Simultaneously, a surge of energy erupted from Song Jians body. Unable to withstand the 500 true damage, the wooden target behind him broke apart. Pop! Pop! Pop~ The wooden target disintegrated into countless fragments, scattering in every direction. Song Jian was instantly freed and fell from the target to the ground; At this moment, the last dagger flew at Song Jians chest. Had the wooden target not shattered and Song Jian still bound, the dagger would have only struck the left side of his waist on the target. However, as Song Jian fell to the ground, the daggers trajectory shifted abruptly from his waist to his chest; Watch out! Bettys face changed dramatically. She had only meant to scare Song Jian, not kill him. Seeing the dagger aiming for his chest, she panicked. At the critical moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian, transforming into his double; Abyssal Phantom! The moment the phantom appeared, the dagger pierced its chest. A damage figure of over 1800 emerged from the phantoms head, causing the just-summoned Abyssal Phantom to shatter like a soap bubble. Chapter 509 - Chapter 509: Chapter 509: Blueprint Chapter 509: Chapter 509: Blueprint Betty didnt expect Song Jian to break free from the wooden target on his own; this was completely beyond her expectation. If Song Jian didnt move, the last flying knife would just graze his body and embed itself into the wooden target, leaving him in a near-death state at most. However, now Song Jian had broken free, his position changed, and the last flying knife posed a risk to his life. Since Song Jian could take out the equipment box, it was evident that he had a good relationship with Hacus. Everyone in the Shadow Circus Troupe knew about this set of equipment. If Betty accidentally killed Song Jian this time, Hacus would probably be furious. Fortunately, Song Jian had many life-saving skills. Abyssal Phantom appeared, and the flying knife instantly killed the Phantom Clone. Song Jians face was pale; the power of this knife astonished him. Even he himself would find it difficult to instantly kill Phantom Clone since it had seventy percent of his attributes. Betty patted her chest, scared out of her wits. Seeing Song Jian still alive, she showed a relieved expression on her face, but it quickly faded. She walked up to Song Jian, tossed a purple potion at him, and said with distaste, Youre so weak. My flying knife didnt even touch you, and you look like youre about to die. Were you scared? Song Jian gave a bitter smile, took the purple potion, and was stunned when he looked at it. Full Recovery Potion? Instantly fills 100% Vitality Points, with a cooldown time of 30 seconds? Song Jian exclaimed. All right, drink it quickly, and dont tell the old guy about it. It was just for fun, and youre just too fragile Betty said nervously. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, ultimately putting the potion into his inventory. As for his lost Vitality Points, he wasnt in battle right now, so he could just wait for them to recover slowly. It would only take two or three hours for Song Jians Vitality Points to be fully restored. Do you have the Alchemy formula for the Complete Recovery Potion? Song Jian asked, glancing at Betty. I dont know Alchemy Betty rolled her eyes. Song Jian nodded. Hacus told him to find Betty to repair the equipment. Obviously, her Forge Art must have reached a high level. It was reasonable that she didnt excel in Alchemy, but there must be someone in the Shadow Circus Troupe who was an expert in Alchemy. Um, my equipment Song Jian pointed at the equipment box. Of course, since I promised you, Ill fix it for you Bettys eyes gleamed slyly and nodded. Thank you so much Song Jian nodded, his heart filled with tears. After all, he had just risked his life for this chance to repair the equipment! Dont be in a hurry; I havent finished talking Betty waved her hand, and Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of unease. I can repair this equipment, but you have to provide the materials required for the repair said Betty. May I ask what materials are needed and how much of them? Song Jian asked cautiously. He finally understood why after so many years, Hacus hadnt repaired the equipment. Apparently, the last difficulty must be the materials required for the repair. Youll need the Ant shells from the Golden Ant Clan Betty said. Thats easy Song Jian sighed in relief. He had plenty of ant shells in his inventory, which was almost full. Golden-quality Ant shells Betty added. Song Jian: Ordinary soldier ants and worker ants would only drop blue-quality Ant shells, while the Ant King would have a chance to drop silver-quality ones. To get golden-quality Ant shells, they had to hunt down the Ant King Progenitor. If Song Jian hadnt witnessed the power of the Ant King Progenitor, he would have agreed to do it. However, now that he had seen the power of the Ant King Progenitor, he didnt dare to say he could kill it, even if he reached level 30 and attained the First-Order Combat Power. No wonder Hacus hasnt been able to repair this equipment for so many years Song Jians face suddenly darkened. This equipment was just his gear before he gained First-Order Combat Power. Theres no need to repair it at all. After he gained First-Order power, he stopped using this equipment Betty said, sticking out her tongue. Is there any other way? Song Jian asked tentatively. Regular blue Ant shells will also work, Betty suddenly said. But you must have a large number of blue-quality Ant shells. I can merge blue-quality Ant shells into silver-quality and then use silver-quality to merge into golden-quality Song Jians face showed a hint of joy; Betty glanced at him and said, To fully repair this equipment, youll need at least eight thousand blue-quality Ant shells. Also, theres a failure rate in the merging process. Lastly, I wont merge them for free. Ill need a certain amount of labor fees No problem! Song Jian waved his hand. The labor fee will be about 1.3 million Doomsday Coins Betty said. Song Jians waving hand suddenly froze. Originally, he thought it would only cost a few thousand Doomsday Coins, but he didnt expect it to be 1.3 million Doomsday Coins. Miss Betty, isnt this price a bit too high? Song Jian said with a bitter face. Although Song Jians current financial strength far exceeded that of ordinary players, 1.3 million Doomsday Coins was still beyond his means. Arent you a lord? Betty looked surprised, thinking that lords were supposed to be wealthy. Sorry, do you have a misunderstanding about lords? Song Jian said helplessly. Even if I sold my entire territory, I wouldnt have 1.3 million Doomsday Coins Fine, then give me 130,000 Doomsday Coins Betty waved her hand. Song Jian: Im so tired! Just when Song Jian was about to take out the money, he suddenly remembered something, took out a forging recipe from his inventory, and asked Betty, Can I use this recipe to substitute the 130,000 labor fees? Forging recipe? Betty looked interested. Let me see. Song Jian handed over the Demonic Ant Queen Set Gauntlet recipe he obtained from the Golden Ant Clan lair. The Demonic Ant Queen Set? Not bad. Let me see. Hmm, the forging method is somewhat different from what I know, but the handling of the forging arc is excellent Betty took the recipe and studied it carefully. After a long study, Betty seemed to remember that there was another person beside her. Looking slightly embarrassed, she coughed and raised her head, saying, All right, Ill accept this recipe for the labor fee Seeing Bettys excited expression, Song Jian wondered if he had just sold the recipe for too little Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: Chapter 510: Shadow Giant Dragon Chapter 510: Chapter 510: Shadow Giant Dragon In fact, after Song Jian gave most of the ant shells to Betty, the blueprint for the forging of the Demonized Ant Kings gauntlet had lost its value. Without the Demonized Ant Shell, it was impossible to forge this gauntlet, and importantly, Song Jian only has the blueprint for this gauntlet, without any blueprints for other parts. Even if he managed to make it, its value would be much diminished. Once he got the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set, Song Jian lost interest in the Demonic Ant Queen Set. These ant shells of yours are tainted with the aura of the Abyss; it would take a lot of work to rid them of it, Betty said while frowning, looking at the pile of blue-quality ant shells that resembled a small mountain. It would be a bother if you could do that, consider these as extra craftmanship cost, Song Jian took out a little over a thousand ant shells, chuckling as he did. Seeing Song Jian took out over a thousand ant shells, Betty looked slightly happier. Now Song Jian didnt have a single ant shell left from his Ant Cavern haul, but these materials didnt hold much value for him anymore. Compared to the thirty-level epic armor set in front of him, all this did not amount to much more than mere recycling. Leave it to me; come back for the equipment in three days, Betty swept the ant shells resembling a small mountain into her storage space with one wave of her hand and entered her tent. It was lively in the Shadow Circus Troupe, the equipment repair issue had been settled, and Song Jian was not in a hurry to level up, but began leisurely making his way around the troupe. Having only interacted with the Shadow Circus Troupe a few times, Song Jian rapidly discovered that the troupe harbored deep secrets. It was bolstered by impressive resources, such as the Complete Recovery Potion in the storage section, which piqued his curiosity. His Advanced Healing Potion was pretty decent, but compared to the Complete Recovery Potion, it was practically garbage. If only I could get my hands on the formula for the Complete Recovery Potion Song Jian muttered to himself. But he also knew that the difficulty of attaining the brewing method for the Complete Recovery Potion would be akin to the epic level mission he had previously completed. While Song Jian was wandering around, someone suddenly bumped into him, and a note found its way into his hand. Song Jian watched as the figure that had bumped into him quickly melted into the crowd, frowning slightly as he did. He opened the note to a drawing of a skull, and an address followed by the signature, your old slave. Qi Yun? Song Jian frowned. As far as Qi Yun was concerned, Song Jian remained indifferent. Even though Qi Yun had advanced to the profession of Shadow Priest, with colossal potential for the future, Song Jian felt that his Sword Controller was not any worse. Moreover, he was much higher in level than Qi Yun and could easily overpower him in head-on combat. However, it now seemed that Qi Yun had infiltrated the Shadow Circus Troupe. If conflict arose, it might disrupt the restoration of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set. Lets see what mischief this guy is up to, Song Jian began walking toward the address penned on the paper. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the edge of the Shadow Circus Troupe. There was an inconspicuous low tent, where a man with golden vertical pupils, fully wrapped in black cloth, was standing at the entrance. Upon spotting Song Jian, Qi Yun started to cough and laugh, emitting a creepy voice as if he was forcing it out from his throat. You finally came, Qi Yun said in a hoarse voice. What do you want? Out with it Song Jian said impatiently, If its about the same thing as last time, save it. The fact that I didnt report you to the Shadow Circus Troupe is a favor enough. Dont you get it! I called you over to offer you a good deal. Arent you going to listen? said Qi Yun. A good deal? What good deal? Song Jian scoffed. He found it hard to trust Qi Yuns words. If he were Qi Yun, he would probably wish the worst on himself. Hehe, are you going to discuss this out in the open? Qi Yun looked around and said, Lets go inside the tent. I trust you wont be afraid. Dont try to goad me, it wont work, Song Jian responded disdainfully, walking towards the tent. Qi Yun glanced around before entering the tent right behind Song Jian. The interior of Qi Yuns tent was very simple, comprised of a bed and several stools. Standing inside, Song Jian felt as if his head was about to touch the top of the tent. What is it? Song Jian asked. Qi Yun began by setting up an anti-spying enchantment in the tent. Soon, soft lights were emitted from the four corners of the tent. Song Jian felt as if the entire tent was enveloped in a bubble. If any mental strength tried to probe this place, he would be immediately found. However, the enchantment had no defensive capabilities. It could be effortlessly broken from the inside or the outside. Ive told you before, this Shadow Circus Troupe, in reality, is transporting a Shadow Crystal to the Shadow Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range Qi Yun spoke slowly. Song Jian listened attentively, with an initially dismissive expression that quickly changed into a serious one. So youre saying that there are shadow dragons in the Shadow Castle? And that the entire Shadow Circus Troupe is basically this dragons slave? Song Jian asked, stunned. Indeed. This is the information I gathered after joining the Shadow Circus Troupe. The reason why they are transporting the Shadow Crystal is because this Shadow Dragon is getting old and needs the crystal to sustain its life Qi Yun laughed, coughing as he did. What does this have to do with me? Song Jian asked, his face impassive. In fact, Song Jian was greatly shocked. Any dragon of any attribute was at the peak of the food chain. In this game, defeating a dragon would instantaneously make a player a fortune. Moreover, this was an elderly dragon on the brink of death, providing a tantalizing opportunity for Song Jian. However, Song Jian was clearly aware of his strength. He hadnt even reached the first combat power level yet. A large number of people in the Shadow Circus Troupe had already reached level one in combat power, and they were still reduced to being the Shadow Dragons servants, let alone Song Jian himself. A dragon isnt enough to whet your appetite? Qi Yun chuckled. Heh, you think too highly of me Song Jian shook his head and calmly said, although, he was now fully interested in this Shadow Dragon. Even if it is an aging dragon on the brink of death, it still has a few years, or even a decade of life left. I can afford to wait until Im stronger before hunting it down Song Jian thought to himself. Thats fine, since youre not interested in the Shadow Dragon, how about resurrection after death? Are you interested in that? Qi Yun asked, watching Song Jian closely. Resurrection after death? Song Jian felt a jolt run through his body. He stared at Qi Yun, his face filled with surprise. Chapter 511 - Chapter 511: Chapter 510: Signing the Contract Chapter 511: Chapter 510: Signing the Contract What is it that makes players fear this game? Isnt it that dying in the game means losing ones life in the real world? It is important to note that the danger level in this game is a thousand times, even ten thousand times higher than in the real world. Pick any dungeon or monster encountered on the road, and there is a possibility of losing ones life. Thus, after seeing so many people die, players in this game have become more cautious, willing to be conservative, missing out on some opportunities, but also ensuring their lives are safe. Are you saying you possess a resurrection skill? Song Jian asked in surprise. It is normal for a priest to possess the Resurrection Skill, but in this game, Song Jian has never heard of any priest who possesses it. Qi Yun laughed and took out a dazzling crystal ball and displayed it to Song Jian. Skill Crystal C Rebirth in Fire, special player skill. Skill Description: When a player with this skill has zero Vitality Points, they will be reborn in a nearby place with fire. After being reborn, the player becomes weakened, attributes decrease by 80% for one hour; Skill cooldown time: 24 hours; Usage requirements: Player. It really is a resurrection skill Song Jians eyes gleamed, and for a moment, his thoughts raced as he looked at Qi Yun with a malicious gaze. The good feelings between Song Jian and the Shadow Circus Troupe have already risen to admiration. If he kills Qi Yun now, the good feelings with the Shadow Circus Troupe will undoubtedly be affected; However, in front of the Rebirth in Fire skill, Song Jian did not care about any loss of goodwill with the Shadow Circus Troupe or even the entire territory of Doomsday City. Kill him, kill him and get this Skill Crystal Evil thoughts arose in Song Jians heart as sweat appeared on his forehead, and unconsciously, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword materialized in his palm. In Song Jians ear, barely audible moans were heard, as if someone was whispering in his ear, reciting something in the language of the Abyss. A hint of black aura appeared in Song Jians brows; At that moment, a cooling flow rushed through Song Jians head, waking him instantly; Whatwhat happened to me? Song Jian looked at the faint black aura that emerged around his body and could not help but feel a chill. Abyssal aura, I didnt expect you to have it too haha~ Qi Yun seemed to see something interesting, looking at Song Jian up and down and laughing. When you stare into the Abyss, the Abyss stares back at you Qi Yun suddenly said. Huh~ Song Jian took a deep breath, just now he really wanted to kill Qi Yun, even resorting to killing and looting here, he had to obtain that skill. Noticing Song Jians intentions, Qi Yun played with the crystal ball in his hand, This kind of Skill Crystal will be lost once it shatters, and this crystal is very fragile, even the slightest force could break it. What will it take for you to give me this skill? Song Jian asked with a stern face. His previous performance was too obvious, and Song Jian no longer had a chance to negotiate. No matter how harsh the conditions Qi Yun proposed, Song Jian could only grit his teeth and accept them. Even if it meant Slaughtering the entire Shadow Circus Troupe, gambling with the entire territorys resources, Song Jian would most likely agree. Resurrection and rebirth skills are simply too valuable for players. Dont worry, the task I have for you is definitely within your capabilities Qi Yun smiled, now in control of the situation. No matter what you ask me to do, I need to get this skill first Song Jian insisted, cutting off Qi Yun as he began to speak, These are the prerequisite conditions, or else we have no need to continue talking. Song Jian had made up his mind, once negotiations broke down, he would use any means necessary C steal or rob C to obtain this Skill Crystal even if it cost him everyone in the Shadow Circus Troupe. Seemingly noticing Song Jians determination, Qi Yun hesitated for a moment and slowly put away the crystal ball. Tell me, what do you need me to do Song Jian asked, Help you get the Shadow Crystal? No problem. Qi Yun glanced at Song Jian and slowly shook his head, This Shadow Crystal within the Circus Troupe seems to have a problem; my target is no longer it. What do you need then? Song Jian frowned. You know my profession Qi Yun looked at Song Jian, sighed, and said, To advance, I need a large number of Shadow Crystals. Since this Shadow Crystal cant meet my requirements, then I need to find another one. You want me to find another complete, problem-free Shadow Crystal for you? Song Jian asked in surprise. No, I need you to escort me to the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range and lure out the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour Qi Yun said. What, you actually Song Jians face was full of astonishment, he couldnt believe Qi Yuns audacity in targeting the Shadow Giant Dragon. Its a fully-grown Giant Dragon, I wouldnt stand a chance, let alone half an hour, Id probably be killed in an instant Song Jian shook his head. Compared to fighting a Giant Dragon for half an hour, killing Qi Yun seemed much easier. Dont worry, how could I give you a task you cant complete? Qi Yun looked at Song Jian and quickly said, It is said that the Shadow Giant Dragon took a serious irreparable injury during its maturity period. Its strength has significantly weakened; otherwise, it wouldnt be alone in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. With your strength, holding it off for half an hour is not an issue, and killing it may even be possible. Kill it? Song Jian was astonished, then he suddenly realized that the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range was only a level 30 dungeon after all. If he leveled up to 30 and gained the combat power of a first-order, then it might be possible for him to clear the dungeon. It seems that the injured Shadow Giant Dragon should be the final boss of the Dark Castle dungeon Song Jian guessed. Alright, if its really like you said, then Ill have no problem holding off that Shadow Giant Dragon. But I still need to get this Skill Crystal first Song Jian stared at Qi Yun. After pondering for a moment, Qi Yun said, If you can sign a Spirit of Authentication contract with me, then I can give you this skill first. In fact, Qi Yun didnt expect Song Jian to care so much about this skill. He didnt dare to keep it for himself any longer; perhaps Song Jian would agree now and then turn around and assassinate him to snatch the skill back. Qi Yuns strength was too weak, and this Skill Crystal was like a hot potato that he desperately wanted to discard. Agreed! Song Jian nodded without hesitation and quickly said. Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Chapter 512: Skill Fusion Chapter 512: Chapter 512: Skill Fusion When players take on quests, they are essentially signing contracts with the NPCs who issue those quests. The game system supervises these contracts, guaranteeing rewards upon completion and imposing penalties if the quest fails. However, the indigenous inhabitants of this game world were not aware of the game system; they preferred to have a Spirit of Notarization to supervise when making agreements. Regardless of the supervisor, as long as Song Jian accepted the task, it would simply appear as a quest in his quest log. Qi Yun pulled out a small silver knife and cut his finger. A drop of dark red blood flowed out. Then, Qi Yun signaled for Song Jian to do the same. After cutting their fingers, Qi Yun recited an incantation. Summoning the Spirit of Notarization to oversee the contract was a skill that ensured both parties abided by the terms of the contract. Once breached, the consequences would be severe. Suddenly, the light in the tent dimmed. In the space between the pair, a milky-white light appeared out of thin air, followed by a translucent, octopus-like shadow. Qi Yun dripped his blood onto a parchment detailing the quest requirements, then handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian carefully read through the quest requirements and found no traps. He also dripped his blood onto the parchment. The Spirit of Notarization waved its tentacles and rolled up the parchment, slowly reading it out loud. Its voice manifested directly in their minds, leaving the tent in silence. The contract is established. Violators will be erased at a soul level! The voice of the Spirit of Notarization echoed in the depths of their minds. Agreed! Agreed! Both of them said. Whoosh~ The parchment burned in the Spirit of Notarizations tentacles. Then, it sent two translucent tentacles towards the pair, wrapping around them before the spirit slowly disappeared. Song Jian felt as if something was entangling his soul, leaving him with an uncomfortable sense of restraint. A quest notification appeared in his quest log. However, at the bottom of the notification, there was a line of small red text: The contract may be nullified by using Blood of Blasphemy. Seeing this last line, Song Jian couldnt help but smile. It seems that this so-called Spirit of Notarization is of a much lower grade than the game system Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun and thought, Moreover, not every NPC in the game has the right to issue quests! If Qi Yun could directly give quests to Song Jian like the Shadow Circus Troupe leader, there would be no need for the Spirit of Notarization. Using the so-called Spirit of Notarization not only required blood, but the contract could also be nullified by Blood of Blasphemy, a perfect method to avoid penalties for failed quests. After signing the contract overseen by the Spirit of Notarization, Qi Yun seemed relieved and directly handed the Skill Crystal over to Song Jian. Song Jian looked at the Skill Crystal and chose to use it without a second thought. Boom~ A burst of black flame suddenly erupted from Song Jians body, emitting an intense aura that forced Qi Yun, who was caught off guard, to retreat two steps, his back pressing against the tent. This what is this? Fear flickered in Qi Yuns eyes as he stared at the black flame surrounding Song Jians body, disbelief evident in his gaze. System: You used the player-specific skill Rebirth in Fire! This skill perfectly resonates with Abyssal Raging Flame. Do you want to bind these two skills? Note: If bound, a special unforeseen effect may occur, making the skill potentially more powerful or weaker. Fusion mutation? Song Jian was startled but quickly showed a look of joy. This kind of skill upgrade fusion rarely occurred before both skills reached level 10. Since the system already indicated a perfect fusion, there was a high probability that merging them would result in an even more powerful skill. Fuse! Song Jian declared inwardly. The black flame on Song Jians body gradually diminished and disappeared. The Rebirth in Fire skill he had just acquired also began to change. Enemy of Death God (Passive): Level MAX. Skill Effect: After Vitality Points reach zero, gain invincibility for 10 seconds, removing all skill costs and cooldown times. Skills on cooldown can still be used normally. After 10 seconds, the player can revive at any location within a 1000-meter radius. Upon revival, both Vitality Points and Spirit Points are restored to full, and all skills enter a cooldown period and cannot be used. Cooldown time: 12 hours. Skill Description: Fire is not synonymous with destruction. It also possesses the power to nurture life. This power is so potent that even the Death God cannot face it directly. Those who wield this power are considered the Death Gods greatest enemies! Perfect! Song Jian looked at the new skill that had formed from the perfect fusion of Abyssal Raging Flame and Rebirth in Fire, his face breaking into a delighted smile. The 10-second invulnerability and the ability to ignore skill costs and cooldown times gave Song Jian incredible retaliatory power. Even an enemy with one-grade combat power would be unable to withstand Song Jians 10 seconds of all-out assault. Moreover, after the 10 seconds, Song Jian could revive at any location within a one-kilometer radius. Though his skills would enter a cooldown, his fully restored Vitality and Spirit Points would grant him over 80% of his total combat power. This would allow him to choose his revival location based on the situation at hand. After the fusion, the cooldown time was reduced by half, down to twelve hours. In other words, after a fight, Song Jian could sleep and wake up with the skill available for use once more. Once the fusion was complete, the Abyssal Raging Flame skill disappeared and was replaced by Enemy of Death God. For Song Jian, this only meant that he couldnt benefit from the bonus of the Abyssal Magic Flame during secondary professions like alchemy or engineering. He rarely had the opportunity to use Abyssal Raging Flame during regular combat anyway. After the black flame vanished from his body, Qi Yun stared at Song Jian with a puzzled expression: What was that? It seems that this skill clashes somewhat with the power of the Abyss, Song Jian smiled and casually replied. As for whether or not Qi Yun would believe his explanation, Song Jian didnt concern himself with it. He just didnt want Qi Yun to know that the Rebirth in Fire skill had already fused and changed, significantly altering its properties. If Qi Yun ever tried to thwart him based on the effects of the Rebirth in Fire skill, Song Jian would deliver a significant surprise. Chapter 513 - Chapter 513: Chapter 513: A Series of Tasks? Chapter 513: Chapter 513: A Series of Tasks? They agreed that Song Jian would follow the Shadow Circus Troupe in secret to the Shadowfang Mountain Range, three days after their departure from Doomsday City. Having agreed on the details, Song Jian left the tent. Qi Yun sat inside the tent, tapping his fingers lightly, seeming deep in thought. The dark flame on him radiates an aura of the Abyss Qi Yun pondered, Could it be that he has become an Abyssal creature? No, thats not right. Abyssal creatures are always filled with murderous intent. He couldnt possibly be one of them. But, that dark flame The Level Four Abyssal Raging Flame on Song Jian greatly alarmed Qi Yun. Such advanced Magic Flames were typically known only to the mighty Abyssal Lords. Just then, Qi Yun sensed someone outside of his tent. Whos outside my tent? Qi Yun called out sternly. Hearing his voice, the person outside the tent noticeably trembled, and after a moment, a nervous Yuan Peilong peered inside. Upon seeing Qi Yun, he was visibly taken aback by his appearance, stiffening on the spot. What brings you here? Qi Yun asked Yuan Peilong gravely. Yuan Peilong swallowed hard and stuttered, Is there is there anything I I can assist you with? That phrase was typically used by players accepting quests from NPCs. Hearing that, Qi Yun formed an idea. Perhaps I can With that thought, a hint of a smile crept onto Qi Yuns face. Yet, due to the bandages that wrapped tightly around his body, Yuan Peilong could not discern Qi Yuns expression. Indeed, I do require your assistance Qi Yun gave a slow nod and retrieved a parchment from his pocket, starting to write on it. Yuan Peilong took the parchment to find a quest contract has been penned on it. Quest Name: The Threat of the Shadow Dragon. Stage One: Tracking? Upon carefully reading the contract, he was shocked and began trembling slightly. This this is a chain quest, a quest chain! Yuan Peilong roared in his heart. He had only heard of such quests before and had never seen one himself. The final reward of a quest chain was typically substantial, having the power to completely transform the abilities of an ordinary player. Chance! This is my golden opportunity! I, Yuan Peilong, am about to strike it rich! Yuan Peilong thought to himself excitably. If youre willing to accept this quest, place a drop of your blood on it Qi Yun instructed coldly. Blood? Alright, alright! Yuan Peilong had complete confidence in the quest and hurriedly dripped his blood onto the contract. Chain quests really are unique. Even the way of accepting them isnt like ordinary quests Yuan Peilong mused. The appearance of the Spirit of Verification made him appreciate the distinctiveness of chain quests. Even when he saw the note at the bottom of his quest log, Yuan Peilong scoffed. This level of quest was so sought after that it was impossible for anyone to revoke it willingly. You must keep this quest a secret, tell no one! All you need to do is report this persons daily activities to me. If Im satisfied with your report in three days, Ill give you the next step in the quest, Qi Yun stated. No, no problem! Yuan Peilong nodded in agreement. Looking at the reward of 5,000 Doomsday Coins for the first stage of his quest, Yuan Peilong was immediately thrilled. If the reward for the first stage was this generous, he couldnt even begin to imagine how grand the final prize would be upon the quests completion. Epic-quality gear? Special skills? Top-tier pets? Just thinking about it was enough for Yuan Peilong to start salivating. Watching the excited Yuan Peilong leave, Qi Yun scoffed with a look of disdain on his face, Pathetic god-favored. Upon returning to his territory, Song Jian noticed an increase in the number of players in his land. Checking the guild, he saw that the once sparse group had ballooned to a cohort of about forty players. Looks like Wang Qi and the others have been doing well while I was away! Song Jian commented with a smile. Oh, Guild Master, youre finally here! Seeing Song Jian standing in front of the Manor Castle, Wang Qi wore a delighted expression and hurried over. In reality, Song Jian had noticed Wang Qi quite early. Wang Qi was currently arranging the guild members Safe Houses. After several territorial expansions, Song Jians territory had become the largest safe zone in the area, and his status as the top player on the Honor Leaderboard had drawn many players to join Song Jians guild. However, Wang Qi and Luo Tianyu followed a quality over quantity approach in managing the guild members and had instituted strict selection criteria. Hence, despite its popularity, the guild only had about forty members. Otherwise, the guilds membership could have easily reached its limit. Have there been any significant problems with the guild? Song Jian asked, smiling. Wang Qi momentarily fell silent. Trying to develop the guild presented a multitude of challenges such as managing relationships among the guild players, arranging Safe Houses, organizing guild activities, scavenging for resources, and scouting the surroundings of the guild territory. He was so busy each day that his leveling was getting delayed. Unsure of where to start, he eventually responded with a succinct, Its manageable. Song Jian nodded. The guilds smooth development was largely attributed to Song Jians combat power and his territory. Since the construction of the Magic Tower, Song Jian could upgrade his Manor Castle again. The Level Five Safe House was already considered the highest level in Doomsday City. The towering Manor Castle could be seen clearly by all the players in the safe zone, making it the most prominent building nearby and attracting lots of players to join the guild. Just then, a player rushed over and reported to Wang Qi, Vice Guild Master, Ive found a Level 25 field boss. It seems to be injured and is hiding in a garage to rest A Level 25 field boss? Wang Qis interest was piqued. He ordered the player, Sun Li, gather our forces. Were going to take on this boss. Most players had already reached Level 20 or above, so a Level 25 field boss would naturally have enticing drops. Okay, Vice Guild Master. But well need to gather more people for this. While the boss is injured, it has summoned too many minions, at least a hundred Sun Li warned in a low voice. Over a hundred minions? What level are they? Wang Qi asked, startled. The lowest is Level 18, the highest is Level 20, Sun Li answered. Thats a bit troublesome Wang Qi frowned. If it was only an injured Level 25 field boss, that would still be manageable. However, with so many minions, even if every guild member participated, it might not be enough. Players in this game greatly cherished their lives as they were only granted one life. They would rather level up by killing lower level monsters than risk their lives battling higher level opponents. With so many minions, merely clearing them out would likely take an entire day. Perhaps we should forget about it. Its too risky After pondering for quite a while, Wang Qi eventually shook his head. Gather our forces. Ill also participate in this operation, Song Jian announced upon hearing Wang Qis decision. Wang Qi was taken aback, staring at Song Jian in surprise. He was about to say something, but seeing that Sun Li was still standing beside them, he simply nodded and instructed Sun Li, Gather our forces! Chapter 514 - Chapter 514: Chapter 514: War Alliance Activity Chapter 514: Chapter 514: War Alliance Activity Ever since the creation of the guild, Song Jian had never participated in any guild events, so much so that many new guild members have not met him even once till now. If it were not because his name constantly hanging under the guild leaders title in the list of guild members, many players would probably mistake the guild as a scam. Sun Li, in order to convene the guild members, looked at Song Jian with a somewhat mocking smile as he walked off, So the guild leader finally decided to participate in a guild event? Whatever the guild needs me to do in the future, just let me know. Song Jian said with a smile. Wang Qi nodded, he knew well that Song Jian often liked to go leveling in dangerous areas where normal players could not venture into, making it impossible for them to see him. However, Wang Qi understood that the guild could function without anyone, except they cant be without Song Jian. Half an hour later, more than 90% of the guild members gathered at Wang Qis call, totaling thirty-one people. All of them had gathered in an open area to the left of the guilds territory. A crowd of more than thirty people stood in a disorderly manner, curiously observing Song Jian, and carried out discussions among themselves. Wang Qi reported the situation to Song Jian. Two members are in dungeons, one member cant be contacted temporarily, the rest are all here. Wang Qi laughed, This is the largest gathering we had for a guild event since I became the Vice Alliance Leader. When Wang Qi usually organizes events, at most only a dozen or so people would come, of whom three or four would be close friends. Generally, the guild activities include hunting powerful bosses which are very dangerous, hence many people werent willing to participate. However, upon hearing that the guild leader would be participating today, many people were intrigued. Moreover, since the leader was present, the difficulty of the boss should not be too high; therefore, almost all guild members turned up. Hey, since I joined the guild, I havent seen the guild leader even once. A member who was looking at Song Jian murmured under his breath. Exactly, this is the number one in the glory rankings, he doesnt look that impressive! Not impressive? You all should take a close look at his gear and ring before you speak, theyre not bad. Dont disgrace yourselves Gear? He turned off the special effect of his gear, how do we see it? Saying youre dumb is really not wronging you, you cant even see the design and texture of the gear? Can common gear be compared to silver or gold quality gear? Gold quality gear? Are you saying he has gold quality gear on him? Very likely, and not only one piece The crowd was buzzing with chatter, it was just like a market place, without any form of discipline. But there was nothing that could be done, these people were all ordinary folks in reality. Those who could survive until now in the game all had some skills. If Song Jians strength were a bit weaker, he might not have been able to keep them in check. With these types of players, regardless of how many there are, they cant possibly defeat an army Song Jian muttered to himself a bit disappointedly in his heart. He had once encountered people from the Coastal Military Zone, and their meticulously disciplined appearance left a deep impression on Song Jian. A strategist from the military had previously invited him to join the Coastal Military Zone with the position of a junior officer, but Song Jian felt that his rank was too low and till now, he has not been in contact with them. Guild leader, would you like to say something to everyone? Wang Qi asked Song Jian in a low voice beside him. Forget it, lets head straight to the boss. Song Jian shook his head. Originally, he was full of expectations for the guild members, but after observing them, they were just undisciplined ragtag individuals which resulted in him losing interest. Sun Li, come out here quickly, tell us where to go. If we dont hurry, the boss will be snatched away by others. Wang Qi shouted loudly. Here, here, its at the Songhui Intersection. Everyone should be more cautious, this is a level 25 monster zone Sun Li shouted loudly. Most of the guild members have reached level 20 or above now, but a lot of them have never been to a level 20 monster zone. They generally stayed in the level 15 monster zone to grind, where it was not too dangerous even in unforeseen situations. Hey, I say, Sun Li, youre quite something, dare to venture into a level 25 monster zone? someone exclaimed in surprise. Hes a thief, capable of becoming invisible. He can easily escape from the monsters even if they discover him. Right, moreover, the higher the level of the monster zone, the higher the chance to find high-quality items. Ah, why didnt I think of this before, if I knew earlier I would have been a thief too! A group of people chatted and laughed as they headed towards the level 25 monster zone. Even though they have never been there, they roughly knew the location. Song Jian followed behind and he appreciated the way these players formed a subconscious formation as they moved along. Tanks walked along the outer circle, to protect the magic users in the middle. The rest of the party also moved to positions suitable for their own classes, impressed, he nodded. Although they were undisciplined ragtag individuals, each of them was meticulously selected by Wang Qi. All of them had notable strengths, and their team coordination was better than most. The team soon arrived at the location where Sun Li discovered the level 25 boss at the Songhui Intersection; On the road, there was a large group of level 20 monsters wandering around. These creatures bent their backs stooped and were short, resembling 13 or 14 year old zombies. They had a stiff grey shell on their back and crystalline gemstones shimmered from the joints of their bodies. These, these small monsters are all level 20 elites! Looking at these monsters, some members felt intimidated. Forget about level 20 elite monsters, even regular level 20 monsters were not something many in the guild had slayed before. There are so many someone swallowed nervously while fear could be seen on their faces. The number of monsters in front of them was at least fifty or sixty, occupying the entire street. If they were to be surrounded, they would not even have a chance to escape. Eh, why did they all run to the street, when I last saw them they were all hiding in the garage over there dont they run out? Sun Li said with some confusion. Garage? Do you mean the one in front over there? Wang Qi pointed at a three-story building in the distance and asked. Yes, thats the one Sun Li answered. Wang Qi frowned slightly. He had organized hunts several times before, but they were all against level ten elites. He had never seen so many small monsters. Even if we manage to defeat these monsters, the losses will be huge, and we might even lose lives here Wang Qi thought to himself, deciding to give up this activity. Guild leader, maybe we should Wang Qi said hesitantly. Isnt it good that the small monsters are out? We dont need to lead them out. Just let the range attackers lure them one by one! Song Jian ordered immediately. This, all right then. Wang Qi reluctantly nodded and started to arrange the formation. Chapter 515 - Chapter 515: Chapter 515: Solo Kill Chapter 515: Chapter 515: Solo Kill Soon, a few plate-armored defense professionals with shields and swords stood at the front of the team, while the attack and healing professionals stood at the back. Who has the monster-attracting skill? Wang Qi asked, It must be a skill that doesnt easily attract hate value. Usually, monster-attracting is the task of ranged professionals in the team, but many ranged attack skills are unsuitable for this purpose. Some cause splash damage, easily attacking nearby monsters, while others generate a large amount of hate, attracting other monsters. Vice President, how about my Chaos Fang? It can seal a monsters senses and prevent it from calling out to other monsters! A player with a bow raised his right hand and shouted. Forget it, your Chaos Fang has a chance to trigger a small monsters mental destruction effect, causing it to run randomly and attract a bunch of monsters to us. Wont we all be wiped out here? someone immediately refuted. It only has a 3% chance of triggering The archer muttered softly. Vice President, my newly acquired skill, Traction Rope, can bind and pull small monsters from a distance, a magician with a magic staff said softly. Will it attract a lot of hate? Wang Qi asked. It shouldnt, but its prone to causing collateral effect, binding nearby monsters together The mage said. You might as well let Sun Li throw his flying knife! Wang Qi glared at him and said. Hehe, thats true. But my flying knife has a certain chance to trigger rebound, hitting a maximum of five monsters Sun Li grinned and quickly replied. The skill settings in the Doomsday City game are different from other games. Every skill has a small chance to trigger special effects, such as paralysis, bleeding, rigidity, etc. Many ranged attack skills will trigger group attack effects. In battle, this increases the power of the skill, but its not very suitable for attracting monsters. Forget it, Ill do it myself. I have the longest attack range and the lowest threat value A player with a sniper rifle spoke up. Your gunshot is too loud. To avoid attracting other monsters, you need to be at least a kilometer away Wang Qi frowned at the sniper. Song Jian watched their arguments and furrowed his brows. Usually, fighting monsters doesnt require such caution. However, the monsters on this street are too close to each other, so its easy to accidentally attract neighboring monsters. The level of these monsters is high, so no one wants to cause a team wipe by attracting too many. Ill do it. Song Jian stepped forward to the front of the team. At this moment, everyone fell silent and looked at Song Jian. Wang Qi had confidence in him and nodded repeatedly, Yes, its still up to the Alliance Leader! Song Jian locked onto the closest monster, stomped his right leg, and a strident howl came from a fang-shaped Qi mass as it rushed towards the monster. Bang! Earth Teeth Assault hit a Cave Zombie hard, immediately tearing open a huge wound on its leg. Blood gushed out, and the Cave Zombie let out a miserable scream, its eyes turning red as it swung its claws and charged at Song Jian. As the Cave Zombie approached, the two closest to it were also attracted by its howl, stirring their hatred and charging alongside it towards Song Jian. Three of them, its okay, its okay Wang Qi sneakily glanced at Song Jian and said. The other players had strange expressions in their eyes. Attracting three monsters was an ordinary feat that any of them could achieve. But just then, the sound of the three monsters running actually alarmed two more Cave Zombies hiding in a nearby shop, causing a total of five Cave Zombies to swarm at Song Jian. Defense, get ready to intercept the monsters! Wang Qi suddenly became nervous. If there were only three, the defense line could manage one each, but now that there were five, the pressure on the teams defense had doubled. Damn, Vice President, my equipment cant handle level 20 elite monsters! A warrior with a round shield complained with a mournful face. Cant you handle it for just ten seconds? We have so many people, just one round of firing can kill them all!, Wang Qi said irritably. The warrior suddenly fell silent, his face looking terrible. A single critical hit from a level 20 elite monster could take away 300-400 Vitality Points from him. If he was unlucky and suffered multiple critical hits, he could be killed instantly. This monster-attracting technique is so amateurish! a player from a war alliance whispered in the crowd. Exactly, I thought he was a top player, but hes just bronze What a waste of that good equipment! Well, hes the war alliance leader; its easy for him to get good equipment, right? Sigh, although the equipment is part of the strength, the technique is even more important Murmurs of complaint arose from the crowd, but Song Jian paid no attention. He raised his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. With a leap, he charged towards the five monsters. Holy shit, what is he doing? Is he trying to die? Apologizing with his death? He cant be that stubborn! Everyones eyes widened in disbelief. Five level 20 elite monsters could deal 500-600 Vitality Points damage in a single attack, and even a defense warrior with over 1000 points could be killed in one hit with a critical strike. Based on Song Jians equipment, he was a Swordman, wearing leather armor. Even if the equipment grade was high, it still couldnt handle five monsters at once! Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians figure danced, his sword swept across, instantly blocking the offensive of the five monsters. Each monsters head showed two 400+ damage points, instantly reducing their Vitality Points by two-fifths. With such high damage, he firmly attracted the monsters hate value, and before they could react, the second stage of Broken Wing Dance followed, dealing two more 300+ damage points to each monster. With that hit, the monsters Vitality Points suddenly dropped to less than half. Level 20 elite monsters had a Vitality Points cap of only around 2700. Song Jian had not taken any damage yet, but had already cut the monsters Vitality Points by half. Such powerful attack power stunned everyone, and they even forgot to attack. In the third stage of Broken Wing Dance, Song Jians figure leaped high into the air, and his sword ruthlessly slashed down at the monsters. Boom! A surge of Qi wave burst from Song Jians sword, and the five monsters bodies bounced into the air, floating. Sword Finger! Song Jians left hand released Sword Qi, and a silver three-meter-long Sword Qi swept past the floating monsters. Whoosh! Instantly, three monsters were cut in half, while the other two fell to the ground with only a sliver of Vitality Points left, entering a dying state. They struggled weakly on the ground, but couldnt get up. Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: Chapter 516: Golden Thigh Chapter 516: Chapter 516: Golden Thigh Having harvested the last slither of vitality points from the remaining two elite monsters, Song Jian picked up the dropped items and turned around. The surprised expressions on almost everyones faces seemed to ask, Are we playing the same game? They looked as if they had just seen a ghost. Song, Brother Song, did you just solo five level 20 elite monsters? Wang Qi stuttered. And he soloed them without injury! Our leader didnt lose a drop of blood! someone nearby exclaimed, as if they had just realized something. Only then did everyone notice that Song Jians vitality points indeed hadnt dropped at all. In other words, Song Jian had killed all five monsters before they could attack him. If I didnt see this with my own eyes, I would never believe it, no matter how convincingly someone told me! One of the Alliance players stood still, mumbling to himself in shock. It was too incredible to believe. If Song Jian could solo twenty-level elite monsters, no one in the alliance would be surprised. If he couldnt, he should step down as their leader. Soloing five level-20 monsters would surprise them, but soloing five level-20 elite monsters without losing a single vitality point C that was an absolute tall tale. Even as they witnessed it, they couldnt believe it. In fact, the reason Song Jian could create such a gap with ordinary players was because many players were too conservative. They were afraid to take risks, face high-level challenges, or fight bosses they were uncertain about. Although they quickly levelled up by diligently killing monsters, their equipment and skills were significantly lacking. A lot of over-level-20 players were still wearing level 10 or level 15 equipment, some didnt even have a single piece of blue-quality equipment. Thats why these players felt tied up when facing same-level elite monsters. Even with more than thirty people, they only dared to pull one or two monsters at a time. All right, its just a level 25 Overlord BOSS, and its already injured. Theres no need to panic! Song Jian brushed off his hands and said. If he had said this before, these Alliance players would have sneered at him, even if they didnt voice their contempt. Boss, however you say we should fight, we will follow. We will obey you! someone in the crowd suddenly shouted. Yes, leader, you take command, well follow you! Yeah, following the leader is definitely the right move, theres loot to share around! The players in the City of Hope Alliance suddenly erupted in high spirits and excitement. They initially thought Song Jian was here to freeload, taking the BOSSs loot while they did all the work. Some even planned to leave the alliance after this event. Unexpectedly, Song Jians performance in his first battle impressed everyone. Now they were all glad to belong to his alliance. What a big, shining, golden leg he has to stand on, Li Xiu wiped the corner of his mouth, looking at Song Jian with shining eyes. Li Xiu was a level 21 Curse Master, skilled in various curses and negative magic. Although his damage was lower than that of a mage at the same level, his endless negative effects could torment opponents to the point of madness. He joined this alliance just for safety in numbers since the territorial wars had started and he didnt even own a safe house anymore. Li Xiu hadnt participated in the few Alliance events held by Wang Qi before. He was fully capable of soloing those level 10 elite BOSS es. Why would he join up with the others? But this time, Song Jian had joined the event and they were going to fight a level 25 Overlord BOSS. After much thought, Li Xiu decided to join. On one hand, he wanted to check out Song Jian, the mysterious leader. On the other hand, he wanted to see if the admin team would skim any of the loot under various pretexts. If the alliance was a personal playground for some, then Li Xiu would have to plan his exit. The alliance wont last long in that case. Seeing just how powerful Song Jian is, Im stunned, Li Xiu blurted out. The leader of the alliance is much stronger than I expected! Those were five elite monsters at level 20, and he killed them without taking a single hit. Such strength would conquer the game! With a big tree like him around, I wouldnt mind even if all the BOSS loot goes to him! Li Xiu mused to himself. Considering Song Jians strength, maybe he could single-handedly kill the level 25 Overlord BOSS. Why would he care about the drops from the BOSS? Even if he didnt share any of the loot with the others, just the abundant monster experience and loot from the small monsters would satisfy Li Xiu. Now everyone, follow my lead! Song Jian yelled loudly. Merely by soloing five monsters, Song Jian quickly established his prestige. Nobody dared to ignore his words; everyone listened attentively. Now, form teams with one defender, one healer, and three damage dealers each! Song Jian ordered. Soon, over thirty people formed five teams. But since there were only four healers, Song Jian restructured the teams into four. One team, which had a weaker defense, was given two defenders. Once the teams were sorted, Song Jian stood by and let them start pulling monsters in their team groups. This increased the efficiency greatly. Originally, Wang Qi planned to spend an entire day clearing these smaller monsters, but with this four-team approach, Wang Qi estimated that all the monsters on the road could be cleaned up within three hours. Soon, the four teams began pulling monsters methodically. The defenders stepped forward to engage the monsters, the healers provided healing, while the remaining three spilled out their attacks confidently. Even if a team pulled too many monsters at once, it didnt matter; they just had to yell, and Song Jian would instantly step in to kill the excess monsters. Hey, these monsters can drop gems, which can enhance equipment attributes! a player exclaimed. You could guess that just by looking at them. Did you have to yell so loud? You scared me! Haha, these gems have pretty decent attributes. If you embed these into an entire set of equipment, its almost as good as wearing an extra piece of armor The fact that gems could drop excited everyone. Even without getting any equipment drops, getting some gems would be excellent. Everyone became instantly much more enthusiastic! Because of Song Jians presence, nearly all the players were more relaxed. Some, who had been holding back their final moves, also began to use them, greatly improving their efficiency in fighting monsters. For the distribution of the spoils, Song Jian didnt require them to turn in the items for a contribution-based distribution. The items each team obtained belonged to them. The extra equipment could be traded among each other, exchanged for contribution points at the Alliances warehouse, or even sold directly. This distribution method had everyone cheering instantly. Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: Chapter 517: Tactics Chapter 517: Chapter 517: Tactics The reason why free players would rather their safe houses be invaded and destroyed than join a guild is because once they join a guild, the administrators of the guild would use all sorts of excuses and methods to exploit the free players benefits. Song Jians way of allocation is almost no different from their self-teaming monster hunting, and there is a great master for protection, naturally gaining the support of many people. Guild leader, this way of allocation is simply no organization and no discipline. It may make people happy in a short time, but in the long run, its detrimental to the guilds development Wang Qi frowned slightly, reminding Song Jian in a low voice. If they cant even distribute the items that they drop from hunting monsters themselves, who would want to join the guild in the future? Song Jian asked. Wang Qi hesitated for a moment and asked, What if its items dropped by the BOSS? Shouldnt the guild have a universally recognized DKP system? Dont tell me you havent set one up by now? Song Jian turned his head and asked, surprised. Wang Qi was stunned, then he realized and nodded, not saying another word. Song Jian did this not to please the guilds members, a proper system for distributing loot is the foundation of a guilds existence. If this system makes everyone unsatisfied, the guild will have a problem. However, no one dared to claim that the monsters Song Jian killed single-handedly were lured by them, everyone accepted the principle of reward proportional to effort. Even if good items were dropped, they just watched Song Jian pick them up with envy and didnt snatch them. Within less than three hours, the small monsters on the street were wiped out. Looking at the empty streets and the burning remains of the monsters, everyone felt as if they were dreaming. Its really all cleared up, its incredible! Yeah, so many elite level 20 monsters, we didnt lose a single person Although most of the guild members were above level twenty, many of them had never fought level twenty monsters. Hehe, Ive got two pieces of level 20 green equipment A player exclaimed joyfully, touching his head and saying. Me too, one green and one white Looking at the highly motivated members, Wang Qi was very satisfied, he nodded, shouted loudly: Dont be happy too soon, theres still a BOSS in the garage, whether we can kill it depends on all of you! With the guild leader here, what are we afraid of! Someone in the crowd yelled, immediately causing laughter all around. Unknowingly, Song Jians prestige among the guild members grew higher and higher. Everyone came casually to the entrance of the garage, looking inside. The garage door had already been destroyed by the monsters, the area inside was vast. A BOSS, much taller than the elite Cave People Zombies, stood at the deepest point of the garage. Even though its back was hunched, it was over three meters tall. Looking from a distance, its physique was very imposing, muscles bulging, full of power; Its joints were adorned with jewels that were different from the other cave people, emitting a rich purple glow. Most importantly, unlike the ordinary elite little monsters, this BOSS was holding a sturdy spear in its hand. This spear, in the eyes of ordinary players, was like a dragon spear, about five or six meters long. But in the hand of the Cave People Zombie BOSS who was over three meters tall, it didnt seem awkward at all. Standing next to this BOSS were elite Cave People Zombies, about the same number as those on the street, around fifty or sixty. But, their levels were two higher than the monsters outside. Seeing the BOSS and its minions, everyone fell silent. Monsters that existed with BOSS and those that didnt were completely different types of creatures, not to mention that these monsters were two levels higher than the ones they previously fought. Dont look down on this two-level gap, because of this gap, an attack might be dodged or a monsters attack might become an overwhelming one and it could lower the hit rate of ranged professions. A small change could cause a team wipe out. Li Xiu, wheres Li Xiu? Hurry up and come see how we should fight this BOSS! Wang Qi suddenly yelled. Then, Wang Qi explained to Song Jian in a low voice: This guy Li Xiu is a curse master, a rare profession. Hes very adaptable and he was responsible for formulating some of the strategic behaviours we used to tackle bosses, very reliable! Li Xiu, upon hearing Wang Qi call his name, immediately came out standing tall, nodding at Song Jian and displaying a flattering smile. Hello, guild leader! Li Xiu greeted respectfully. Song Jian sized up Li Xiu, a young man of about the same age as himself. He wore a gray mages robe with silver magic runes embroidered on it, occasionally emitting streaks of silver light. What set him apart from other mages was that Li Xiu wasnt holding a magic staff, but a jewel. At first glance, it looked like a crystal ball, but it was filled with profound magical energy and a sense of mystery emanated from it. Li Xiu, how are you planning to fight this BOSS? Song Jian asked. Guild leader, lets have the person who first found this BOSS introduce its situation first, Li Xiu said with a smile. Song Jian looked at Wang Qi, Wang Qi nodded, and called Sun Li out again. Not everyone would have an opportunity to be in front of Song Jian. Like Li Xiu, Sun Li made a gesture of respect to Song Jian and said, Hello, guild leader. Song Jian nodded and said, Sun Li, tell everyone about how you found this BOSS. No problem, guild leader. In fact, the discovery of this BOSS was also accidental. At that time, I was Sun Li recounted how he had found the BOSS in detail. On the side, Li Xiu listened attentively, occasionally interrupting Sun Li to ask a few questions. Soon, Li Xiu nodded to Song Jian, Guild leader, hunting this BOSS wont be easy, firstly we need to confirm one thing. If we start attacking the minions around it, will it trigger the BOSS? If attacking the minions can also trigger the BOSS, I think we have no chance of hunting it. Song Jian nodded, each BOSS had different characteristics. Some BOSSes would be indifferent even if all the surrounding little monsters were cleared, but others would be immediately provoked if their nearby minions were attacked, attracting a lot of hatred. Lets try it, everyone back up, if that triggers the BOSS, then well figure it out! Wang Qi looked at Song Jian and said loudly. This was the first time Song Jian participated in a guild event, and if they couldnt kill this BOSS, the event would end in failure. Even if Song Jian doesnt pursue it, Wang Qi would feel humiliated. No need, you handle the minions, leave this BOSS to me! After staring at the BOSS for a while, a smile formed at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Chapter 518 - Chapter 518: Chapter 518: Leading the Strangeness Chapter 518: Chapter 518: Leading the Strangeness What? Thats a level 25 Lord BOSS. Even if its injured, it Li Xius eyes widened in shock. Though he admired Song Jians strength, that was a boss of his level. Even if all of them attacked together, they might not be able to defeat it. Brother Song, isnt this a little too risky? Wang Qi looked at Song Jian with worry. No problem. If attacking the smaller monsters triggers the bosss aggro, Ill handle the boss. If not, just proceed as you suggested, stated Song Jian. For this operation, Song Jian felt that he was providing a safety net and also showcasing his strength to these guild players. In his opinion, a level 25 Lord boss pose little threat to him. He had even eliminated several level 30 bosses with first stage combat power. Lets bait one beast to test it, finally suggested Wang Qi. Should I do it? Wang Qi turned towards Song Jian and asked. Stay calm, boss. Dont make a move! Wang Qis face changed drastically. He had witnessed Song Jians baiting skills; there were many more small monsters here than there were on the road previously. If Song Jian were to bait the monsters, the entire garage of monsters might go wild. Ill bait the monster instead, Li Xiu sighed and offered. Alright, you handle it, Song Jian shrugged, not really bothered. Li Xiu held the orb and locked on the nearest monster. Its image immediately appeared in the orb. As his lips parted slightly, Li Xiu gently expelled a musical note. The sound was akin to a womans moans. Almost everyone turned to him with odd expressions, causing Li Xiu to blush from embarrassment. This was also why he hadnt volunteered to bait the monsters before. Using this skill was simply too embarrassing. He was reluctant to use it in front of everyone else. Abyss language? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he turned to look at Li Xiu. The musical note released by Li Xiu resonated in the ears of the targeted zombie. Its previously blood-red eyes gradually showed bewilderment. Wordlessly, it started to walk towards Li Xiu in what appeared to be an aimless manner. Perfect! Wang Qi couldnt help but exclaim. Turning his head, he said to Li Xiu, Li Xiu, I didnt realize you had this trick up your sleeve. From now on, you are our guilds professional baiter! Li Xiu, where did you learn that? That sound it made my bones go soft. Fortunately, youre not a woman A nearby player snickered as he put his arm around Li Xiu. If I were a woman, I still wouldnt want you. Get lost! Li Xiu grumbled and pushed him away indignantly. If not for wanting to show off in front of Song Jian, Li Xiu would absolutely not use this trick with so many people watching. Observing the orb in Li Xius hands, Song Jian appeared deep in thought. Li Xius move seemed similar to Abyss Temptation, but its power was evidently weaker. It could only control monsters for a short period of time. When the small monster approached them, the zombie boss in the distance suddenly turned its head to look over. No good, weve triggered the bosss aggro! Wang Qis heart dropped. This was a situation that nobody wanted to confront. Indeed, the boss who had been standing quietly unleashed a roar and charged towards them with its spear. On the way, it knocked away the small monsters in its path and quickly arrived in front of them. Seeing the ferocious boss, everyone instinctively retreated a step, and then all their gazes turned to Song Jian. Sung Jian gripped his sword and sprung into the air. He unfurled a pair of steel wings that shimmered with a metallic luster from his back. He made a twirl mid-air and ruthlessly swung his sword towards the boss; Hehe can fly!? He has wings. Li Xiu exclaimed in surprise, looking up. Stop gawking, start directing attention away from the bosss minions! Wang Qi smacked Li Xiu on the back of his head and shouted. The fight between Song Jian and the boss attracted the surrounding small monsters. At least a dozen or so of the monsters roared and ran towards Song Jian, only to be drawn away and taken down quickly by the other players; Song Jian, who was facing both the boss and the minions attack, directed all his sword skills at the boss; Flash Thunder Strike! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian had many sword techniques at his disposal. After one set of combos, the bosss Vitality Points were reduced by more than two thousands, but Song Jians Vitality Points were also reduced by half. These damn monsters are too dense and annoying Song Jian said, frowning at the swarm of monsters surrounding him. His fight with the boss wasnt confined to a single spot. During the battle, he was bound to attract more nearby minions. Even though the other players were pulling them away one by one, there were always a dozen or so monsters chasing behind Song Jian. Even if each small monster only took away ten or so Vitality Points, coupled with the bosss damage, the toll was starting to add up over time. Frost Shield! Song Jian activated his shield, and the monsters attacks set off countless tiny icicles; The eight hundred defense points held up for less than ten seconds, but these ten seconds allowed Song Jian to reduce the bosss Vitality Points by more than a thousand. Insight! A bright light flashed in Song Jians eyes, and a blood-red crosshair appeared, scanning the bosss body; He quickly found his target C a spot on the bosss wounded leg, where a purple gem was embedded. The gem was full of cracks, as if it were about to shatter. The crosshair lingered on the gem for a few seconds before vanishing. During the subsequent fight, Song Jian noticed the boss was always unconsciously placing its injured leg behind and its movements seemed forced. It was as though a tiny stone was stuck in a tight mechanism, causing an overall sluggish performance. The boss also knew its vulnerable spot and would always keep its center of gravity low and guard it diligently. Attacking this spot proved to be a challenge. Song Jian focused on the bosss wound, attacking it multiple times, only to have the boss dodge every attempt; This guys intelligence isnt much lower than that of humans. Its noticed that Ive found its weak spot, Song Jian squinted at the boss whose blood-red eyes were flashing cunningly. Spear Thrust! The boss suddenly roared and thrust its five to six-meter-long spear towards Song Jian. Its speed increased drastically, leaving several afterimages in the air. Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Chapter 519: Underground Zombie Lord Chapter 519: Chapter 519: Underground Zombie Lord BOSSs attack caught everyones attention. The three-foot-long spear tip gleamed with dazzling white energy, leaving a burning trail in peoples vision; Be careful! Wang Qi couldnt help but exclaim. Although Song Jian was taking on the BOSS alone, his every move was being watched by everyone. Once Song Jian couldnt take the BOSSs attack, most people in the field would immediately use their last-resort escape skills and flee in all directions; BOSSs speed was extremely fast, and Song Jians attention was entirely focused on its injured leg. By the time he reacted, BOSSs spear tip was already less than a meter away from him. Instinctively, Song Jian placed his sword across his chest, almost reflexively using the Sacred Parry skill; Clang! A crisp collision sound was heard as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the spear collided fiercely, setting off a large burst of sparks. Taking advantage of the moment, Song Jian executed a backward flip, landing steadily in place. Meanwhile, a damage of over 1,200 points and a three-second stun effect floated above the BOSSs head; Awesome! Amazing! Cheers burst forth from the crowd, knowing that as long as Song Jian could withstand the BOSS, they could draw out and eliminate all the smaller monsters one by one. Everyone, split into groups and continue as before, forming four teams to each pull a small monster. Lets relieve our leader of some pressure! Li Xiu suddenly shouted. After Song Jian blocked the BOSS, Li Xiu had been directing everyone to hunt down the smaller monsters; It was indeed much safer if everyone was attacking a single small monster, and no one would be in danger. However, this method was also very inefficient and couldnt provide support to Song Jian; Subconsciously blocking the BOSSs deadly attack, Song Jian instantly boosted everyones confidence, making Li Xiu grow somewhat anxious. As the commander of this operation, Li Xiu was supposed to be in the spotlight, but if they continued like this, even if Song Jian didnt voice it, he would probably be unhappy with him. We must make a change! Li Xius mindset quickly shifted, and he immediately made the decision to alter the strategy. Dividing into four small teams to hunt the smaller monsters was a bold choice, because they dared to do so only when Song Jian was around to protect them in case they attracted too many monsters at once. But now, Song Jian alone had pinned down the BOSS C in other words, the BOSS had dragged down Song Jian. If any of the four teams made a mistake, it could immediately lead to a total wipeout; Sun Li, your team doesnt need to pull any monsters. Act as the mobile team and be on standby for reinforcement! Wang Qi suddenly shouted. Li Xiu was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood, looking at Wang Qi with admiration in his eyes. Even if only three teams were pulling monsters, the efficiency would be improved several times. The additional team was, in fact, playing the role of Song Jian, significantly increasing the safety of the others. With this team in place, the other three monster-hunting teams felt much more confident. As expected of our vice president, your arrangement is absolutely brilliant! Li Xiu said with a smile as he stood beside Wang Qi. Alright, lets perform well and not let our leader look down on us! Wang Qi smirked, glancing at Li Xiu with a hint of warning; Watching the BOSS retreat several steps, Song Jians eyes lit up as he glanced at the shattered purple-red gem on its injured leg. Then, raising his left index finger, he sent a silver Sword Qi through the air and directly at it. BOSS had no way to defend or dodge and could only endure the hit; If it had hit any other part of its body, the BOSS wouldve most likely lost only three to four hundred Vitality Points. However, this was its weak point and the injured area; With a snap, the gem on the inner part of BOSSs thigh shattered, and a stream of black-red blood spurted out like an arrow; -1800 A critical damage of nearly two thousand floated above the BOSSs head. Just then, the BOSS suddenly broke free from its stun state, letting out a heartrending scream, dropping its spear, and clutching at the injured part of its leg as it wailed in pain. The whole of BOSSs right leg had become as stiff as a piece of stone, unable to move at all, causing the BOSS to lose balance even while standing. As it staggered back, the BOSS suddenly fell to the ground, like a wild beast on all fours, its dark, rigid shell on its back flashing with a dark glow. Roar~ With a roar, the BOSS raised its head and howled, looking like a real beast, its bloodthirsty eyes filled with murderous intent; Is this the second phase? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, guessing internally. Many BOSSes would go berserk once their Vitality Points were reduced to a certain level. Some would use powerful special abilities, while others would change forms. It seemed that this BOSS belonged to the latter category; Once transformed, the BOSS lost all traces of rationality and had become a wild beast. Its sole target was to tear Song Jian to shreds; With a roar, the BOSS charged straight at Song Jian. Although its right leg had become a burden and could only be dragged on the ground, the remaining three legs did not slow down at all; Seeing the BOSS charging towards him, Song Jian gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with determination! Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a soft cry, Song Jians body shone with a golden light, his attributes soaring. Slowly orbiting around his body were eight phantom longswords, and even the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand seemed sharper; Light Strike! With both hands gripping the sword, Song Jian raised it overhead, slashing fiercely at the oncoming BOSS. A brilliant golden sword energy drew an arc in the air, heading straight towards the BOSS as if to split it completely in two. At that moment, the BOSS hesitated in mid-leap, unsure whether to dodge or take the hit. However, it was too late as the golden sword energy rained down on its head; The BOSS swiftly turned around, exposing its back to Song Jians golden sword energy; Boom! Amidst the loud explosion filled with power, the entire garage shook violently. Song Jian felt a strong backlash coursing through his arms, causing numbness and almost making him lose grip on his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword; Looking carefully, Song Jian saw a deep sword mark on BOSSs back shell, almost cleaving the whole top shell in half. A damage of over four hundred floated above BOSSs head, and just then, the BOSS suddenly counterattacked and quickly approached Song Jian. Both hands reached forward, and its sharp claws madly scratched at him; Song Jian thought quickly, and the steel wings on his back enveloped him like two large hands, providing sturdy protection; Clang clang clang clang ~ A series of rapid metallic clashing sounds echoed. Song Jian felt the steel wings violently trembling while a burst of intense pain shot from the connecting point at his back. Biting the bullet and enduring the pain, Song Jians mouth corner oozed a trace of blood; Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: Chapter 520 Golden Quality Equipment Chapter 520: Chapter 520 Golden Quality Equipment Song Jian resisted the BOSSs attack for a full ten seconds. When the steel wings were stretched out again, a large pile of iron scraps appeared on the ground. They had all been scratched off the steel wings by the BOSS. Looking at the broken and disorganized steel wings, only half remained making them hardly recognizable as wings. Song Jian was relieved, Luckily this is just a skill, not equipment. If it were equipment, it probably would have been completely ruined by now, with no value left to repair. After the BOSS used this skill, it seemed somewhat exhausted, squatting in place and gasping heavily, a trace of fatigue evident on its face. Sweeping Sword Style! With the BOSS clearly flagging, Song Jian showed no mercy. He brutally hacked at the BOSS who roared like a beast, raising its right claw to block. Song Jian barely suppressed a smile, to say he possessed first-order combat power was a bit of an overstatement. Even though he had killed a few elite bosses with first-order combat power, he hadnt done so on his own. For some of the peak creatures with first-order combat power, such as the Ant King skeleton he had encountered before, Song Jian could only stand up to a few rounds. However, taking on this Level 25 Lord level BOSS one-on-one posed no problem. Moreover, this BOSS was injured and clearly showed weak points. The long sword and the BOSSs front claw collided forcefully. The chopping three times, each one fiercer than the last. On the final strike, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword finally cut through the bone seam of the BOSSs front claw. An over six hundred points critical strike popped up from its head. At that moment, even the BOSS itself probably foresaw its own destruction, a hint of desperation appearing in its eyes. Abyssal Power remains indestructible! In the final moment, the Cave Lord seemed to recover some of its sanity. A bitter look in its crimson eyes, it roared and unleashed a suicidal attack on Song Jian. As Song Jian was about to counterattack, he suddenly felt an incredibly turbulent power erupting from the Cave Lord BOSS. Is this guy going to self-destruct? Song Jian squinted. He had encountered monsters that could self-destruct before. On sensing their impending demise, these bosses would use their own bodies as a weapon to take the enemy down with them. Everyone get out of the garage, NOW! Song Jian yelled. An Abyssal Phantom Clone charged out from his body towards the BOSS, while he himself quickly retreated. Boom~ A loud explosion, the garage was scattered with gore. The explosive force flung the surrounding Cave Zombie Lord into the air, some smashed into the walls of the garage, instantly turned into dark crimson filth. This explosion killed at least twenty to thirty ordinary elite Cave Zombie Lords. The surviving Cave Zombie Lords sensed their boss had perished and let out a shrill scream, scattering and fleeing. Several defenders within the War Guild were severely injured from protecting others and were blown into a near-death state by the blast force. Thankfully, several healers reacted quickly, shielding and healing their teams defenders with swift spells and saving their lives! This BOSS is too terrifying. We are lucky Song Jian was taking it on by himself, if we had all been involved, at least a third of us would have died Wang Qi said, his face reflecting having survived a disaster. Song Jian was also taken aback. This BOSSs self-destruction technique was the most powerful one he had ever seen. Fortunately, he had many Acceleration Skills. Combining Sword Shadow Step and Frost Sprint increased his speed to the limit. The Abyssal Phantom Clone bore the brunt of the self-destruction force, enabling Song Jian to come out unscathed. At this moment, several players in the War Guild leveled up and golden light erupted from their bodies. The group having killed over a hundred Cave Zombie Lords, after dividing up the experience points among them, this allowed several close-to-leveling players to advance a level. Golden light also erupted from Song Jian. He had already gained 95% of his experience points from completing the epic quest earlier. Although Song Jian had been playing a supporting role, he had indeed killed many Cave Zombie Lords, and the final boss experience points allowed him to level up, too. Level 26, my god, the gap on the Level Honor Board between him and the second place is only getting wider~ Wang Qi saw the leveling-up golden light on Song Jian and immediately opened the Level Honor Board to check. When the Level Honor Board was first opened, Song Jian was two levels ahead of the second-ranked player, but now the gap had grown to three levels. He casually added the skill points to his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. The Immortal Sword Body had now been upgraded to level 7, only three levels away from the maximum. Because the Immortal Sword Body was too powerful, once deployed, Song Jians strength increased more than double, persuading him to consciously train the Immortal Sword Bodys proficiency during normal practice. However, the Immortal Sword Body had a long cooldown time of one hour. If a battle broke out, this trick was reserved as a last resort. Only when not fighting could Song Jian ensure he is able to use it every hour to accumulate proficiency. Ive been at Level 25 for quite a long time, its time to level up, Song Jian smiled at Wang Qi, Have our men search and see if there are any spoils of war! The earlier twenty or thirty elite Cave Zombie Lords had died due to the BOSSs self-destruction, but the system attributed their kills to the players and not the BOSS, so they dropped loot too. Under Wang Qis command, several players rushed into the garage. In a short while, some players came out holding a pile of items, their eyes shining. We struck it rich, haha, we got a pile of stuff. We only picked up this much. Theres still a lot inside. Send a few more people in to loot! One player shouted ecstatically. Upon hearing his shouting, everyone was stunned. Without needing Wang Qi to speak, several people sprinted towards the garage, with some even activating their Acceleration Skill, a ball of white light glowing at their feet as they rushed off. The spoils of war belonged to the War Guild. Without getting permission from Song Jian or Wang Qi, they could not transfer the items into their own inventory. So, they could only hold them like this and take them out. Crash~ Several players stacked the items in front of Song Jian, looking up to him with reverence. Were it not for Song Jian, they would not have such abundant spoils of war. The War Guilds operation this time could be said to have been a complete success. Golden-grade equipment, it actually dropped golden-grade equipment? Wang Qis gaze immediately landed on a robe radiating a soft golden light. He couldnt help reaching out to pick it up. Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: Chapter 521: The Oath of Loyalty from the Cave Lord Chapter 521: Chapter 521: The Oath of Loyalty from the Cave Lord Hearing Wang Qis shout, Golden quality robe!, everyones gaze turned towards him; What, golden quality equipment dropped? Where is it? Let me see? Damn, golden quality, its the first time Ive seen golden quality equipment drop Did you drop it? Dont flatter yourself, it must have been dropped by the BOSS! The alliance players were instantly excited. A player possessed of a blue grade item was already considered very impressive. If they had a silver item, they probably would not even want to turn off the equipment glow and would love it if everyone saw the silver light emanating from their gear; Even for Wang Qi, this was the first time he had seen a golden quality item. Seeing the wolf-like eyes of the surrounding players, Wang Qi quickly posted the equipment attributes in the team chat; Cave Lords Robe, cloth top, gold level, item level 25, defense 34, resistance +25, wisdom +6, spirit +8, constitution +5, spirit point limit +200, special effect 1: Magic Ripple (Active), the robe can absorb the surrounding free magic power, filled up in 2 hours; when damaged, it triggers a magic ripple effect, reducing 80% of damage received for 10 seconds; special effect 2: Lords Fury (passive), increases magical attack power and healing effects by 30%; special effect 3: Phase Out (Active): After casting, your body will gradually become transparent, effectively reducing the monsters threat value towards the caster, and increasing movement speed by 50% for 8 seconds; equipment requires: level 20; whether it can be taken out of the game: No Seeing the attributes of this item, everyone who played a magic-based profession gasped. The robe was of extreme high quality, it would greatly enhance the survivability of a typically fragile magic-based professional; One passive special effect, two active ones, these were godlike abilities for magic-based professionals. If one were in danger, they could immediately activate Magic Ripple, reducing 80% of damage. Even a BOSSs damage could be reduced to a very low level. Moreover, Phase Out not only increases movement speed but also quickly reduces monster hate, making escape easier; In addition, as the body becomes transparent, it is nearly equivalent to a rogues stealth ability. Even if in front of other players, there is still a good chance to save ones life. Boss, how are we going to distribute the spoils of this battle? Suddenly someone yelled out loud. All eyes instantly turned to Song Jian, a keen desire evident in their gaze. Distribute? Are you guys blind? The equipment must have been dropped by the BOSS. Did any of you even touch the BOSS? Wang Qis face turned stern, it was clear that the distribution of spoils at this time was to claim the golden quality robe. Song Jian smiled slightly, glanced at Wang Qi, raised his hand, and gestured for him to stop; All spoils of this battle will be distributed according to everyones contribution points! Song Jian yelled. Everyone was stunned, and immediately someone asked, Even this golden robe will be distributed based on contribution points? As I said, all items! Song Jian gave that person a look, calmly stating. Wow~ Everyone was overjoyed, their faces showing expressions of excitement. In their eyes, the so-called alliance members were merely seeking the protection of the alliance, working diligently for the boss. If a boss was defeated, high-quality equipment usually went to the boss, who might offer subordinates a scrap if he was generous, and that would be considered good enough. This time, hearing Song Jian proposing to distribute all spoils according to contribution, nearly everyone was in disbelief. Brother Song, this is not quite right. You soloed this BOSS. Wang Qi said in a low voice with a slightly upset expression at Song Jians side. No problem. From now on, we will use this rule for all alliance events. Song Jian patted Wang Qis shoulder and said. What are you so happy about? Even if it is distributed according to contribution points, this equipment is none of our business. Dont forget, the boss soloed a BOSS. Even according to contribution, his contribution points would be the most! Suddenly, someone in the crowd coldly said. All the excitement seemed to be doused with a bucket of cold water. The previous enthusiasm seemed to be extinguished all at once. Everyone stared blankly at the person who had spoken. Song Jian laughed and said loudly, Lets set another rule. From now on, for alliance events, if it is not an equipment unique to your profession, you cannot compete for it with contribution points! As soon as Song Jian said this, everyones eyes lit up and they immediately started cheering. This rule set by Song Jian was equivalent to him renouncing the golden robe because Song Jian was a swordsman, and leather armor should be his equipment of choice. Upon hearing Song Jians words, Wang Qi also showed a look of admiration in his eyes. This was a golden quality item even if he didnt use it, it could be sold at an auction house for at least hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins; Such a big benefit, Song Jian was willing to give up directly, which was very admirable! In the end, this robe was obtained by Li Xiu who had spent all his contribution points. Seeing Li Xius proud face made many people green with envy. The spoils were not only a golden robe, but also a large number of blue and green items. Almost everyone got one or two items with contribution points, and everyone had a joyful look on their faces. Boss, look at this item. Wang Qi held an old parchment scroll in his hand and handed it to Song Jian. What is it? Song Jian paused. He did not intend to keep any equipment from this BOSS hunt, seeing it as a kind of benefit for the alliance members. No one wanted this thing. But it looks like it dropped from the BOSS. I think it should be no ordinary junk. Wang Qi scratched his head and said. Cave Lord Zombies Oath of Loyalty, junk, white quality, item description: This is the oath of loyalty given by the Cave Lords Zombie to a more powerful entity, filled with revolting flattery. If sold to a system merchant, a reward of 10 Doomsday Coins will be given! For a piece of junk worth 10 Doomsday Coins, no one would want to buy it with contribution points, and it ended up back with Song Jian. Strange, thats a level 25 boss. To drop such junk, its too stingy. Wang Qi muttered under his breath. Perhaps its a quest item, and we just didnt handle it properly. Song Jian laughed, opened the Oath of Loyalty scroll, and began reading it carefully. Honorable Ninth Demon of the Abyss, your glance alone causes me to shiver. I am willing to lead the entire species of cave people and swear allegiance to your immense abyssal power. I will (the following part is missing) The Ninth Demon of the Abyss? Is this the Cave Lord Zombies oath of loyalty to the Ninth Demon of the Abyss? With raised eyebrows and a surprised look in his eyes, Song Jian pondered. Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: Chapter 522: Is someone following? Chapter 522: Chapter 522: Is someone following? Abyss, something else related to the Abyss Song Jian frowned, looking at the battered piece of parchment in his hand. At that moment, Song Jians finger touched a section of this oath of allegiance, and a faint black aura suddenly began to emit from it. The emanation was so weak that even Song Jian did not notice. System: You have obtained a mission item, the Oath of Allegiance from the Dungeon Zombie Overlord. You will receive a hidden mission, The Secret of the Dungeon Zombie Overlord. Do you accept? Mission item, hidden mission? Song Jian was taken aback, but quickly chose to accept. System: You have accepted the hidden mission, The Secret of the Dungeon Zombie Overlord. Please deliver this Oath of Allegiance from the Dungeon Zombie Overlord to the Hellish Arachnid, Wenrui Si. Who is the Hellish Arachnid Wenrui Si? Where is he? The mission didnt specify, and Song Jian didnt even know if they were in Doomsday City. How was he supposed to deliver this oath? Ill hang on to it for now and see if I can get more detailed clues in the future. Song Jian was helpless and could only stash the mission item away for the time being. With the BOSS killed and the union event ended, everyone was preparing to leave when a player wielding a bow and arrow suddenly approached Wang Qi and whispered something in his ear. Wang Qis expression changed, and he immediately said to Song Jian, Someone has been watching us nearby, could it be players from another union? Song Jian glanced at the archer player and said to Wang Qi, The BOSS has already been killed, so it doesnt matter if they keep watching us. Then, Song Jian turned to the archer player and asked, Whats your name, and how did you know someones watching us? Song Jian was puzzled. With his perception, he hadnt noticed any other players nearby. How did this longbow-wielding player discover it? My name is Zhou Kai, and my profession is Pursuer. I have a detection skill that lets me scout out any humanoid creatures within a one-kilometer radius The player with the longbow excitedly explained to Song Jian. Zhou Kais Pursuer profession was also rare, somewhat similar to a Hunters profession. He had an active skill called Detect Humanoids. This skill consumed very little energy; once activated, he could continuously scout all humanoid entities within a one-kilometer radius. He had noticed someone following them since they left the union territory. Initially, Zhou Kai didnt think much of it, as there were many people in the vicinity of the union territory. However, during their union event, this person was always stationary in the distance, clearly observing them, which made Zhou Kai become more cautious. Soon, the unions players all went their separate ways, and Zhou Kai accompanied Song Jian toward the player who had been watching them. The two of them killed monsters and moved forward, looking as if Song Jian was coaching Zhou Kai on leveling up. Over half an hour had passed, Zhou Kai continually reported the players location. They kept changing positions, and the distance to the spy was reduced from the initial 700 meters to just over 200. His position hasnt changed, but Im sure that hes been following us from our unions territory Zhou Kai whispered. It seems hes not surveying our union, hes surveilling me Song Jian revealed a hint of a smile, apparently finding this observation interesting. With his current distance, Song Jians perception could only vaguely sense that he was being watched, but that too only in a dedicated exploration. Otherwise, he would not be able to detect the persons presence at all. It seems this person has excellent tracking skills, perhaps some similar abilities as well Song Jian pondered. With his formidable perception, he could only vaguely feel someone observing him from about 200 meters away if he specifically focused. Song Jian didnt believe that there were people whose skills and abilities were several times his, who could observe his movements within a one-kilometer radius without using any abilities. Union Leader, should we quietly creep up on him and take him down? A hint of murderous intent flashed across Zhou Kais eyes. The rules of survival in the game world and the real world are entirely different. Its evident the deliberate tracking and surveillance have revealed hostility, and now it would only be proper to take the initiative to strike first. Wait a moment, let me see who he is? Song Jian said, revealing a faint smile. He split off an Abyssal Phantom Clone from his body, which quickly moved towards the persons location. Soon, the phantom clone arrived in front of a three-storey building, where Yuan Peilong was standing atop the roof, peering in Song Jians direction with a high-powered telescope. Its him? Song Jian quickly recognized this somewhat stuttering player from the Shadow Circus Troupe. Why is he here? Could it be, has he been following me from the Shadow Circus Troupe? Song Jian wondered internally, took another glance and dispelled the Abyssal Phantom skill. Turns out its an old friend! Song Jian laughed. What, Union Leader, do you know that person? Zhou Kai asked curiously. Thats enough. Leave this to me, and you can return to the union, Song Jian said. He had brought Zhou Kai along to prevent the one spying on him from escaping, but now that he had recognized who it was, there was no reason for Zhou Kai to continue tagging along. Seeing Zhou Kai suddenly leave, Yuan Peilong didnt mind; his target was Song Jian. As long as he kept an eye on Song Jian, everything would be fine. Just then, Yuan Peilong saw Song Jian smiling in his direction through his telescope. In the lens, Song Jians face was right before his eyes, and it seemed as though he was staring straight at Yuan Peilong. Bad news, hes spotted me! Yuan Peilong was immediately covered in a cold sweat. During the time Song Jian had singlehandedly fought the BOSS, he had realized that he was no match for Song Jians strength. If he were discovered, his ending would be tragic. But Yuan Peilong was unwilling to give up this hard-earned hidden mission. While he was in a dilemma, Song Jian had already discovered him. How could his perception be so high? An incredulous Yuan Peilong fumbled his climb down from the roof, packed up his tool, and tried to escape into the distance. Song Jian transformed into a shadow, his speed dramatically increased, and he dashed in Yuan Peilongs direction. For the 200-meter distance, Song Jian took only thirteen seconds to reach. By the time he got there, the effect duration of his skill had ended, and his speed decreased, but he could already see the rapidly retreating figure of Yuan Peilong. You still want to run? Song Jian squinted, metallic wings sprouted from his back, and his figure soared into the air, charging towards Yuan Peilong. Yuan Peilong turned back and glanced at him. With a horrified scream, his figure suddenly split into four and escaped in different directions. Song Jian was taken aback. This guy had a skill similar to phantom cloning and even a high-level one that could create three clones. Song Jian stopped in mid-air, watching the four Yuan Peilongs who looked almost exactly the same and were extremely fast, disappearing in a blink of an eye. There is one more chapter, the one that repeated yesterday needs to be changed to todays chapter, so you guys wont have to pay to read it again. But I cant change the chapter name right now, youll have to wait. Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: Chapter 523: Leaving Chapter 523: Chapter 523: Leaving Yuan Peilongs speed was incredibly fast, not even giving Song Jian a chance to open his vertical eye. In no time, he disappeared without a trace, and Song Jian couldnt even determine the direction in which he had escaped. This guy Song Jian was speechless. In the game, even the weakest players would have a couple of life-saving skills up their sleeves, and no one could be underestimated. Why is he spying on me? Could it be that hes also aiming for the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set? Song Jian furrowed his brows and thought to himself. The reason he knew Yuan Peilong was precisely because of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set. Perhaps Yuan Peilong had been following him since then. I was too careless! Song Jian shook his head and became more cautious. Three days passed quickly. Whether Song Jian was leveling up by fighting monsters outside or building infrastructure in his territory, he always felt he was being watched by a pair of eyes. During these three days, the Shadow Circus Troupe had stopped performing and started packing up, as if they were ready to leave for a long journey. This made many players feel regretful. After all, in the Shadow Circus Troupe, many rewarding tasks could be obtained, in addition to a lot of experience, and many rare skills and equipment. After three days, Song Jian arrived at Bettys tent early in the morning. At this time, all the items around Bettys tent were packed up, and Betty was rolling up the tent. Upon seeing Song Jian, Betty pointed to the side with her lips and said, You must be anxious. Your equipment box is over there! Song Jian followed Bettys direction and saw the equipment box of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set under a big tree nearby. After opening the equipment box and checking each piece one by one, Song Jian found that all the set components had been completely repaired. He couldnt wait to reach level 30 and put on this set of equipment. With this set, I should be able to challenge first-order combat power with ease, right? Song Jian speculated in his heart. Thank you, Betty! Song Jian shouted loudly. Betty waved her hand at Song Jian without saying anything. She had to collect all her belongings by ten oclock when the Shadow Circus Troupe would leave the city. If she didnt catch up, she might forever be left behind. Song Jian returned to his territory, watching the busy scene of the Shadow Circus Troupe from afar. Just then, a skinny old mouse emerged from the ground and ran towards Song Jian. The voice of Qi Yun came from the mouses mouth, Are you ready? The Shadow Circus Troupe is leaving today. Dont forget our agreement Dont worry, as long as nothing goes wrong on your end, I wont break our agreement. Song Jian looked at the skinny mouse with an indifferent expression. Thats good! The mouses face showed a human-like smile, and then its body began to rot rapidly. In no time, it turned into a stain on the ground. A chill ran through Song Jians heart as the Shadow Priests methods seemed somewhat bizarre. The mouse had a strong smell of decay, obviously it had been dead for a long time. Qi Yun had controlled its body to deliver the message, a technique quite similar to the Necromancers Corpse Manipulation. The vehicles of the Shadow Circus Troupe began to slowly move out of Doomsday City towards the rolling black mist outside. Everyone was surrounded by a faint blue light, and even a dozen carriages had a blue light shimmering on the surface. With the appearance of this light, Song Jian could see the massive convoy with his eyes, but once he closed them, he couldnt feel anything. As the circus entered the swirling black mist, no one appeared nervous. They all remained silent, apparently having experienced similar situations many times before. Song Jian took out the Concealment Ring and put it on his finger. There were now two cracks in the ring, and it could only be used once more before being useless. With a thought, Song Jians figure gradually disappeared in place, accompanied by a faint, crisp shatter sound. By now, Song Jian had entered the Protection Black Mist for the second time. He followed the Shadow Circus Troupe from behind and left Doomsday City through the black mist. Once inside the Protection Black Mist, Song Jians feeling of being watched finally disappeared. It seemed that Yuan Peilong couldnt enter the black mist like he could. Visibility was almost nonexistent in the black mist. Song Jian couldnt let the circus know he was following them, but he also couldnt lose track of their whereabouts, so it was difficult to trail behind them. It seemed as if the circus was trying to evade something. They didnt follow a straight line in the black mist, instead, winding around a long detour. It took more than two hours to finally emerge from the black mist. Alright, tell everyone to rest here for a while. Well rest here for half a day and continue on our journey tomorrow! The old beastman leader, holding a wooden staff, spoke with a tired expression. Everyone had expended a lot of energy coming out of the Protection Black Mist, and it wasnt safe to continue traveling without resting. It was better to rest for a while and continue on their journey the next day. Since they were only resting temporarily, everyone simply erected their tents without unpacking other items. At night, the sky was filled with brilliant stars, and a bright moon hung high above. It had been a long time since Song Jian had seen such a dazzling starry sky in the game world. The night in Doomsday City was completely different from the night in the wilderness. Song Jian sat cross-legged, absorbing the essence of the moon. In Doomsday City, he could only absorb it for fifteen minutes at specific times, but there was no such restriction in the wilderness. In no time, Song Jian immersed himself in the comfort of absorbing the moons essence, as if he were in a deep sleep with a blank mind. His whole body emitted a silver light, looking like a light bulb from afar. If he hadnt chosen a hidden spot, he might have been exposed by now. System: Youve absorbed the essence of the moon, and your physical fitness has been slightly improved. System: Youve absorbed the essence of the moon, and your physical fitness has been slightly improved. Messages like this appeared in the notification bar every few dozen seconds. Finally, after hundreds of similar messages appeared, a special light yellow message stood out. System: Your body has been tempered by the essence of the moon, and all attributes have increased by 1 point. After this message appeared, Song Jians body shook violently, and he suddenly woke up. His eyes were still filled with confusion after waking up, and it wasnt until he regained consciousness that he realized he had been absorbing the moons essence for more than two hours. What happened? At this moment, Song Jian noticed the hundreds of system messages in his notification bar and the final message about all his attributes increasing by one point. What a pleasant surprise! Song Jian looked up at the moon, which had shifted positions, with an excited look on his face. Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: Chapter 524: Small Town Chapter 524: Chapter 524: Small Town With a gain of one on all attributes, it was a pleasant surprise. Previously, when he was in Doomsday City, he could only absorb lunar essence for fifteen minutes daily. The effect was not particularly significant as Song Jian often found it ending before he even felt anything. He didnt expect such a significant harvest after leaving Doomsday City today; Perhaps it was because the lunar essence within his body had become plentiful. No matter how Song Jian tried to activate the absorption of lunar essence, it was impossible to enter the absorption state, so, he had to give it up eventually. In the middle of the night, Song Jian suddenly felt someone approaching, immediately became alert, as a dark shadow slowly moved towards his location. When the shadow was about seven or eight meters away from where Song Jian was, it stopped in its tracks; Whos there? Song Jian clenched his long sword and demanded in a low voice. Who else could it be? Qi Yun seemed quite amused at Song Jians alarmed state, took off his hood and revealed a gnarled, emaciated face. At this point, Qi Yun had removed all the black cloth strips wrapped around his body. His exposed skin was an abnormal shade of blue and was without any flesh. He looked more like a skeleton wrapped in skin than a human. Why have you come so late? Hasnt the circus uncovered your real identity yet? Song Jian asked, his brows slightly furrowed. You dont need to worry about me, just do as I instructed, Qi Yun glared at Song Jian and replied. It seems like you dont need me to stay with the circus anymore. So Ill head directly to the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range to wait for you! Song Jian said, his face somber. Arent you curious about this Shadow Circus? Qi Yuns red eyes pierced Song Jian. A thin smile emerged upon his dried lips. It is a rare occurrence that they are having problems with their shadow crystal. The Circuss high-level fighters have to expend their own strength every day to maintain this shadow crystal. This is the best time for us to attack them Song Jian considered Qi Yuns words carefully, recognizing that there indeed lay many valuable items within the Circus. Just the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set he had obtained was enough to provoke intense envy. Moreover, he knew the circus also possessed a Complete Recovery Potion. Song Jian had discovered that among the troupe, there was a master level alchemist who could possibly have created this potion. After some hesitation, Song Jian eventually shook his head and said, I just want to complete the mission as soon as possible. I dont want any more complications! Although he could terminate the contract with Qi Yun, Song Jian had no way of finding the Blood of Blasphemy, so he would need to stick to the contracts terms in good faith. Hehe, just because you have no interest in the Circus doesnt mean others wont Song Jian was startled and quickly asked, Are you suggesting that someone plans to ambush the circus on the road? You are totally ignorant of this Shadow Circus, it happens to be one of the dragon servant troops that the Shadow Giant Dragon values the most Qi Yun stared pointedly at Song Jian, then slowly his body turned into a pile of black sand and vanished. Looking at the place where Qi Yun had disappeared, Song Jian wore a contemplative look on his face. The reason he hasnt agreed to stay with the Circus was that he believed that with his current ability, he wouldnt be able to gain any advantages there. No matter what the problem was, to safely reach the Dark Castle in Shadowfang Mountain Range, he would need the guarantee of several high-end fighters. Therefore, no matter what Qi Yun said, Song Jian would never believe that all high-end fighters from the Shadow Circus could be considerably weakened due to the shadow crystals issue. But if someone was genuinely planning an ambush on the Circus, then this could potentially be an opportunity for him. In the past, they only agreed to meet once after leaving Doomsday City. After that, Qi Yun would no longer concern himself with Song Jians itinerary. Song Jian just needed to reach the Dark Castle in Shadowfang Mountain Range within the stipulated time. In fact, Qi Yun was constantly alluring Song Jian to attack the Shadow Circus, even consistently hinting that he could derive immense benefits from it; Perhaps, as you mentioned, there will be an ambush on the Circus and Ill be able to profit from it. But Song Jians eyes grew sharper, and he chuckled, I dont trust you! Turning into a dark cloud, Song Jian floated off into the distance. Not too far away, behind a rock, Qi Yun watched the shrinking cloud with red eyes and a disappointed expression on his face. . Song Jian only knew the general direction to Shadowfang Mountain Range. Although Qi Yun had given him some information about the Dark Castle, Song Jian realized after leaving Doomsday City that without a detailed map, it was incredibly easy to lose his way if he traveled blindly. After walking in the wild for three continuous days, Song Jian saw no trace of any modern civilization. All he saw was barren, infertile land strewn with rubble and full of mutated, corrupt creatures that crazily threw themselves at him without caring for their strength mismatch. This was entirely different from the monsters in Doomsday City, who seemed more rational. Even the most crazed of monsters there knew to steer clear of powerful players. At first, Song Jian would kill them, but there were so many creatures that he started growing impatient. With these low-level monsters offering insignificant experience points and dropping nothing more than garbage, Song Jian, having limited inventory space, couldnt possibly pick up all the junk, leaving it abandoned in the wilderness. Taking the form of a dark cloud, Song Jian was flying in mid-air, continuing towards Shadowfang Mountain Range. The skies above the wilderness were dangerous as flying monsters tended to be stronger than their same-level counterparts that couldnt fly. Song Jian proceeded cautiously, evading whenever he encountered large amounts of flying creatures and continuing on his journey only after they had flown far away. That day, Song Jian unexpectedly saw a deserted town ahead and immediately flew towards it; In the wilderness, finding an abandoned town was quite a fortunate occurrence because it offered a place to rest and shelter from the weather. System: You have discovered Garden Town and earned 2000 Experience Points; A wide asphalt road was laid out head of Garden Town, although the road was hardly recognizable now, completely covered by overgrown weeds. It was challenging to discern that it had once been a road unless one looked closely; Near the road, there was a massive gate with the words Garden Town engraved upon it. This entrance had collapsed halfway, leaving the words Garden remaining. There were several shops and houses built beside the gate. These structures were still mostly intact. Moving further in, there was a deserted plaza with an enormous flower bed in the center, filled with a variety of vibrant flowers; Song Jian glanced towards the flower bed, feeling an unsettling eeriness about it and a sense of discomfort. Just as Song Jian was about to investigate the flower bed, a voice behind him warned, If I were you, I would never approach this flower bed! Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: Chapter 525 Materials Chapter 525: Chapter 525 Materials Song Jian turned around and noticed a young man wearing a black robe, holding a bone wand in his hand, standing about five or six meters away from him. He was looking at Song with an affable smile. The young man had silver shoulder-length hair, piercing purple eyes, and a handsome face. He appeared to be about eighteen or nineteen years old. Next to him stood a skeleton warrior gripping an sharp ax. Its crimson eyes appeared somewhat dim, unmoving and obedient. It seemed to be a summon of the young mans. Are you a necromancer? Song Jian ventured to ask. I guess you could say that. Tang Ming eyed Song Jian up and down, his smile broadening. He then inquired, Who are you? Why are you here? I am Song Jian. I am heading to Shadowfang Mountain Range. I saw this small town and decided to take a break here. Song Jian responded with a smile, Is this your hometown? Its quite remote. There was no information above the youths head, indicating that he was also a player. Very few players come here. Likely, Im the only one to have spawned here. Tang Ming lamented, Since starting the game, Ive been playing solo. Ive never interacted with other players. It seems youve had some poor luck, randomly spawning in such a desolate place. Song Jian shook his head. Its not too bad. At least Im still alive. By the way, my names Tang Ming. Youre the first player Ive met! Tang Ming said. Song Jian nodded, then pointed to the flower garden and asked, You mentioned earlier not to approach this flower garden. Does it pose a danger? Indeed it does! Tang Ming nodded, It hides a level 30 monster with significant strength. Any creature that comes within three meters of the garden will be snatched up and swallowed by it! So dangerous? Song Jians brow furrowed, wondering if the hidden monster had Tier 1 Combat Power. If it was just a level 30 ordinary monster, or a Boss without Tier 1 Combat Power, then Song Jian was confident he could kill it. Not particularly dangerous, as long as you keep your distance. And its presence actually helps me survive in this town Tang Ming said, a shiver running down his spine. Is this town dangerous? Song Jian looked around and asked. Its fine during the day, but at night, powerful spectral monsters appear in the town. So, I generally try not to leave the house after dark. Tang Ming explained, Ive never ventured beyond a five kilometer radius of the town, so I have no clue where Shadowfang Mountain Range is. Could you tell me about the world outside? Of course! Song Jian replied enthusiastically, glancing at the garden once again. Interestingly, it seemed as if this creature served as a protector. Though the creature itself probably had no awareness of this, and simply hunted anything that approached it; However, such behavior could be manipulated by players seeking to protect themselves. Lets head to my safe house first. It will soon be nightfall. Tang Ming glanced at the setting sun and urged Song Jian to follow. Song Jian nodded, and they both headed towards Tang Mings safe house. Tang Ming led Song Jian to an old two-story building and walked in through the front door. This is your safe house? Song Jian was taken aback. Surveying the room, he noticed the house was very dilapidated. There was no defensive wall and the ground floor had a large hole in the wall that appeared to have been caused by an impact. Such a safe house barely offered any defense. Song Jian wondered how it could have withstood the monster attacks it wouldve faced during construction; If Tang Ming hadnt brought him here, Song Jian would have never considered it a safe house. Technically, we havent entered the actual safe house yet. Tang Ming revealed a mysterious smile and headed towards a fireplace on the wall of the living room. Song Jian paused for a moment, then followed Tang Ming. Indeed, Tang Ming walked directly into the abandoned fireplace and was out of sight. After some hesitation, Song Jian followed suit. As he walked through the fireplace, he felt as if he were passing through a thin bubble. Once he entered the fireplace, he discovered a spiraling stone staircase leading underground. My safe house is built underground. Its safer and easier to defend here, Tang Ming explained, descending the staircase. Magical lanterns were embedded in the walls on either side of the staircase, illuminating the way down. Soon, they arrived in a spacious room. Song Jian glanced at the ceiling and estimated they were about tens of meters underground. It was clear that Tang Ming had put a great deal of effort into this safe house. Please feel at home. Youll be the first player to visit here. Tang Ming said, smiling. Thank you for your hospitality. Otherwise, I would have to spend another night in the wilderness. Song Jian replied, his face flashing a bitter smile. Spending the previous two days in the wilderness had been tough. He couldnt even light a fire, making it impossible to cook. He had to snack on hardtack and sleep in trees; Thankfully, it hadnt rained these last two days, otherwise Song Jian might have found himself in even greater hardship; Stay as long as you like! Tang Ming cheerfully insisted. After a hearty dinner, Song Jian retired to his bedroom for rest. Having seen Song Jian enter the room, Tang Mings warm smile suddenly morphed into a sly grin. Surveying the rather simple bedroom, Song Jian had a strange feeling; Isnt Tang Ming being a little too enthusiastic towards me? Its unusual. Song Jian thought, But then again, having never met another player since entering the game, his overexcitement upon meeting one is not too strange. After watching Song Jian enter the bedroom, Tang Ming went to another room. It appeared to be a lab; a large experimental table was filled with beakers and test tubes. Across the room a small crucible bubbled viscously with red liquid, filling the air with a sweet aroma; In the middle of the lab, a complex magic array flickered with light. At its core stood a coffin-like crystal trough. Through the crystal, it seemed as if there was a person lying inside. Upon examining the crystal trough, a smile crossed Tang Mings face. He gently patted the skeleton warrior that stood guard beside him and whispered, Soon you will gain a new comrade. Today is indeed a lucky day for me. Not only will I acquire another skeleton warrior, but I will also obtain a potential for a skeleton champion. Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: Chapter 526: Bone Bead Chapter 526: Chapter 526: Bone Bead In the deep quiet of night, Song Jian lay sleeping peacefully in his bed, his chest rising and falling slightly, indicating he was fast asleep; Just then, the bedroom door was slowly opened without making a sound. A figure cloaked in black appeared at the doorway, and behind him were two skeletal warriors, wielding axes and emitting a chilling pale glow. Tang Ming looked at the sleeping Song Jian, a sinister smile playing on his lips. He had sprinkled some sleep-inducing powder in the room earlier on. It was faintly scented, just enough to escape the notice of most people. Such a drug had no harmful effects on the human body, it simply made those who were asleep to fall into an even deeper slumber, making it impossible for even the most alert person to detect its existence. Shadow Binding! With a wave of Tang Mings right hand, a grey mist burst from his Bone Wand, stealthily flying towards the beds occupant. The instant it reached Song Jian, it transformed into black chains, binding him tightly. Looking at Song Jian securely tied up, a smirk of satisfaction appeared on Tang Mings face. Hahaha, Success! Song Jian, let me give you a lesson today. This game is extremely dangerous! Never let down your guard against strangers! Gazing at the immobile Song Jian, Tang Mings joy was palpable. Come now, the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were strong, which is why youll become my most powerful skeletal warrior! At that moment, Song Jian on the bed suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Tang Ming. A strange smile appeared on his face. Tang Ming was taken aback for a moment, as if he was thinking of something. His face turned pale, and he quickly retreated. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped mass of energy shot up from under the bed towards Tang Ming, its sharp whistling sound piercing the air. Block it! Tang Ming shouted, and a skeletal warrior behind him advanced a step forward, shielding him with its body. Bang! This Earth Teeth Assault triggered a critical strike. The skeletal warriors body jolted violently, and with a crack, one of its femurs shattered, causing a number depicting over two hundred damage points to float above its head. Damn it, youve shattered the leg of my painstakingly created skeletal warrior Annoyed, Tang Ming directed another skeletal warrior to attack Song Jian. Observing Song Jian, bound by black chains and immobile on the bed, Tang Ming finally realized C the one trapped was merely Song Jians clone. The real Song Jian was likely hiding under the bed. Sword Shadow Step, Broken Wing Dance! A shadowy figure suddenly dashed from under the bed, sword swinging at the two skeletal warriors. Upon entering the bedroom, Song Jian immediately sensed something was amiss. However, he didnt suspect Tang Ming. He just felt an intangible unease which wouldnt let him sleep, and so he never truly went to sleep. Only when he heard deliberately muffled footsteps outside his door at night, did Song Jian realize something was wrong. It seemed like Tang Ming harbored ill-intentions towards him. He quickly activated Phantom Clone, letting his clone lie on the bed while he hid underneath. Unexpectedly, Tang Ming truly had malicious intentions. Glancing at the black chains on his clone, Song Jian realized he couldnt even cancel the clone as it seemed to be completely bound. Hearing Tang Mings words, Song Jians anger surged inside him: You actually use players bodies to create skeletal warriors! Tang Ming waved his Magic Staff, launching a Shadow Arrow at Song Jian and directing his skeletal warriors to attack. Hehehe, their bodies have been transformed into undying skeletal warriors; they should feel honored! Tang Mings face twisted into a sinister smile. He fished out a Bone Bead from his pocket and tossed it at Song Jian. Song Jian and the two skeletal warriors were locked in combat, their level of strength equivalent to that of ordinary Level 20 monsters, they couldnt stop Song Jian. Each of Song Jians sword swings left deep marks on the skeletal warriors. In just a little while, the skeletal warriors bodies were left in a terrible state, their Vitality Points reducing to less than a third. When he saw Tang Ming throw a Bone Bead at him, Song Jian felt a chilling sense of impending danger and swiftly activated his Frost Shield! Boom! The Bone Bead exploded in mid-air. Song Jian felt an intense surge of energy. The Frost Shield shattered instantly, and his body felt as if it had been hit by hundreds of bone shards, causing waves of piercing pain. Song Jian was thrown back by the force of the explosion, crashing into the bedroom wall. His chest felt tight and nauseous, and he couldnt help but vomit blood, which made him feel a bit better. He checked his damage, the explosion had reduced his Vitality Points by over six hundred. The power was even more significant than an improved Self-Destructing Robot or a powerful hand-grenade. However, numerous damage immunity notifications appeared in his combat information dashboard, which gave Song Jian pause. System: You received splash damage from the Bone Bead explosion. After reductions due to your personal and equipment defenses, this effect was less than 15 points, talent Thick-skinned takes effect, this damage is immune. System: You received splash damage from the Bone Bead explosion. After reductions due to your personal and equipment defenses, this effect was less than 15 points. The Ghostly Leather Armors Void effect is triggered, this damage is immune, and the next damage received will be reduced by 50%. System: You received splash damage from the Bone Bead explosion. After reductions due to your personal and equipment defenses, this effect was less than 15 points. Your talent Thick-skinned takes effect, this damage is immune. A series of immune damage notifications left Song Jian startled. Looking at dozens of bone shards in his body, Song Jian estimated that had he not been immune to the harm, these shards would have caused more harm than the previous explosion. If it werent for the damage reduction, a single Bone Bead could cause thousands of damage points? This could instantly kill a player with a weaker Vitality level. Song Jian couldnt help but gasp in surprise, silently cursing in his heart. However, objects causing splash damage are more potent in confined spaces. If used in an open area, the splash damage would drastically decrease. Seeing that Song Jian was still standing even after facing a Bone Bead, Tang Ming wore a shocked expression. Truly, youre worthy of being the powerful skeletal warrior Ive chosen, possessing such an excellent physique. Hahaha, the better the bodys quality, the higher the chance of success in creating a skeletal warrior. Today is indeed my lucky day! With that, Tang Ming took out three Bone Beads from his pocket, hesitating a little. There was a hint of reluctance in his eyes, but he soon steeled his resolve, gritted his teeth, and threw the three Bone Beads at Song Jian. Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: Chapter 527: Destroy Chapter 527: Chapter 527: Destroy Seeing the three Bone Beads flying towards him, Song Jian got a scare. He instantly activated the Bloodthirsty Shield while a pair of steel wings spread out from his back, firmly protecting his body. Boom, boom, boom~ The Bloodthirsty Shield shattered as the sound of steel wings being struck like rain hitting banana leaves echoed. One MISS after another floated up above Song Jians head. The moment the steel wings spread out, his defense significantly increased. Moreover, it automatically nullified damage below 50 points. Coupled with Song Jians natural talent, if the damage dealt didnt exceed 65 points, he would remain completely unharmed. When the Bloodthirsty Shield broke apart, Song Jians Vitality Points suddenly increased by more than 500, completely replenishing the previously lost Vitality Points. Tang Mings eyes widened in disbelief at the scene before him. Just by throwing one Bone Bead earlier, he managed to deal more than 500 damage to Song Jian. Now, he had thrown three beads at once and expected that at least it would leave Song Jian severely injured, if not kill him outright. But why did the opponent not receive any damage, and his Vitality Points even restored? Could it be that my three Bone Beads have a healing effect? Feeling the effect of the Bone Beads fade, Song Jian fiercely lunged forward. An icy path appeared beneath his feet as he passed between the two Skeleton Soldiers. His powerful sword cut through the air towards Tang Ming. Death Shield! Tang Ming calmly wielded the Bone Wand, causing a grayish shield to appear around him instantly. As Song Jian rushed towards him, a smile appeared on Tang Mings face. Embrace death. My Skeleton General, feel the Force of Death. One day, you will understand its greatness! Death Shield, Tang Mings strongest defense, would cause any living creature that attacked it to suffer from the Force of Death, reducing their attributes by 30%. Moreover, the Death Shields defense value was as high as 1,200 points. Even the Bone Bead needed two beads to break its defense. Watching Song Jian wielding his sword, slashing towards the Death Shield, Tang Ming seemed to have already seen his weakened opponent. A complete body was a prerequisite for creating a Skeleton General. With Song Jian in a weakened state, it would be easier for Tang Ming to obtain his intact corpse. Clang~ With a crisp shattering sound, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword easily tore through the defense of the Death Shield, ruthlessly striking Tang Mings shoulder. A stream of black blood spurted out, and Tang Ming felt an intense pain in his shoulder, giving him a sense of unreality. How could this be Subsequently, Tang Ming saw the deep wound on his shoulder, reaching the bones, and became enraged. Ill kill you! Ill sink your soul into the flames of Hell and burn it for a hundred, a thousand years! Tang Ming gritted his teeth. His body suddenly transformed into a pool of black blood seeping into the ground and disappeared. The two Skeleton Soldiers still rushed at Song Jian aggressively. However, without Tang Mings command, these two puppets had become even weaker than ordinary monsters. Song Jian quickly shattered them into a pile of bone fragments. Skeleton Soldiers like these had to be present in large quantities to showcase their true power. An endless sea of skeletons in the wilderness could terrify any class of players. Unfortunately, Tang Mings current strength still had a long way to go to reach such a level, and it might be impossible for him to ever create such a scene. Seeing the black traces remaining on the ground, Song Jian couldnt help but frown. Tang Mings methods were too strange; he effortlessly turned into blood and merged with the earth. Killing him was becoming increasingly difficult. This place was Tang Mings safe house, and he couldnt get away from here. Song Jian believed Tang Ming was still inside the safe house and hadnt fled too far. While searching the safe house, Song Jian quickly found Tang Mings laboratory. Entering the room, he could sense a strong force of death. The smell of rotting corpses made any living creature feel uncomfortable. Song Jian carefully left everything on the experiment table untouched due to his cautious approach to unknown things. The nutrition tank in the middle of the laboratory had been opened with some thick green liquid inside. A strong force of death emanated from the nutrition tank. Upon closer inspection, the entire set of experiment equipment was actually a set of blue-quality Skeleton Soldier conversion apparatus. It could be used to transform player corpses into Skeleton Soldiers. There was a slight chance that powerful player corpses could be transformed into Skeleton Generals, and an even smaller chance to be transformed into Skeleton Kings. However, the apparatus conversion rate was reduced. Even the lowest-tier Skeleton Soldier only had a 10% success rate, and each conversion took seven days. Looking at the laboratorys left wall, Song Jian found a cabinet filled with a row of corpses. Taking a closer look, these were all players below level 20. It was unclear how Tang Ming managed to preserve these player corpses. This guy must be a lunatic in the real world! Song Jian couldnt help but feel disgusted by the sight of the player corpses, his face grimacing. If I destroy this place, I wonder what Tang Mings expression would be like. Im looking forward to it. A slight smirk appeared on Song Jians face as he took out two high-explosive grenades from his inventory and placed them beneath the experiment table and nutrition tank. There was nothing worth taking in the safe house except for the valuable Skeleton Soldier conversion apparatus. Song Jian didnt want to use it to harm others and decided to destroy it instead. Reaching the stone steps to leave the safe house, Song Jian took out a Self-destructing Robot and controlled it to walk towards the laboratory. Sword Shadow Step! Transforming into a dark shadow, Song Jian dashed towards the outside of the safe house. The power of two high-explosive grenades and a Self-destructing Robot was enough to send the safe house flying, and Song Jian didnt want to get caught in the destruction. Bang! With a single sword strike, Song Jian slashed open the entrance to the safe house and quickly dashed towards the outside of the town. Before he could leave the town, Song Jian felt the ground violently tremble. A muffled explosion rang out behind him. The powerful force tore down the buildings around the safe house, causing large cracks to form on the cement road. Song Jian stumbled and fell on the ground, unable to balance himself. He turned to see the safe house now reduced to a sunken crater. No! Behind him, Tang Mings mournful roar echoed as a dark shadow slowly floated into the air. Tang Ming was disheveled at this point, never expecting Song Jian to possess high-explosive grenades and a Self-destructing Robot. Caught off guard, the Tang Ming hidden underground was also affected and blasted out. Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: Chapter 528: Death Thorn Chapter 528: Chapter 528: Death Thorn Tang Mings black robe, resembling bat wings, was spread out behind him, but it was clearly torn in a few places, and the edges of the robe bore scorch marks; At this point, Tang Ming had only less than 60% of his Vitality Points left. His face was filled with rage, gritting his teeth at Song Jian; Despite his serious injuries, Tang Ming didnt mind, even if he had to abandon his body, Tang Ming could exist in another form. But the safe house was destroyed, especially the laboratory, the set of equipment that had been painstakingly collected was utterly destroyed, this was what truly caused Tang Ming indescribable pain; I am going to kill you, I am going to kill you, Ill show you the miserable fate of angering a Death Summoner! Tang Ming roared, starting to chant the incantation of Death Magic, while his Bone Wand also started to emit a grey glow. Death Thorn, seize the life of the enemy before me! Tang Ming whispered, pointing his Bone Wand to the ground; Whoosh~ A burst of breaking soil sounded, a rich aura of death pierced the sky, like a black beam of light, then, this black beam of light started to twist, as if a black serpent was waking up. Whoosh~ The black beam violently sprouted numerous tentacles, turning into a huge thorn vine. At the tip of this barrel-thick vine, a mouth filled with fangs extended a blood-red tongue at Song Jian; Whoosh~ This vine, filled with the Force of Death, was covered in over a foot-long sharp spikes. Dancing, these spikes easily scratched deep marks on the walls of the houses around, looking sturdier than metal. What on earth is this? Song Jian frowned slightly, he suddenly felt, some vaguely malicious energy and bodies were closing in on him. Vertical eye! Between Song Jians eyebrows, a silver-eye opened, looking around; Indeed, around Song Jian, transparent human-shaped souls were slowly clustering towards his position, these souls with grimaces and full of madness and greed, all absent of intelligence; Is this the ghost monster Tang Ming mentioned? Song Jian whispered. Death Soul, Level 25, Vitality Points: 3000/3000, characteristics: immune to physical attacks; Song Jian, you cant escape! Tang Ming clenched his fist fiercely, the Death Thorn vine let out a sharp roar and rushed quickly towards Song Jian; Whoosh~ Like a black python, the Thorn vine almost slid on the ground, leaving deep marks on it; Song Jian advanced instead of retreating, holding his sword with both hands and raising it above his head, the dark red sword emanated a dazzling golden glow. Light Strike! With a stern shout, Song Jians long sword violently chopped forward, sending a burst of dazzling golden Sword Qi, wave-like, chopping towards the Death Thorn vine; At the moment the golden Sword Qi burst, the Death Souls around Song Jian suddenly let out a sharp scream, as if they had encountered something terrifying and scattered in fright, some slower Death Souls started to phase out, like they were made of wax; The golden Sword Qi easily pierced through the defense of the Death Thorn vine, almost severing it completely. Thick black blood spurted out like a spring from the wound, the Death Thorn vine writhed violently and let out a series of mournful screams; Divine Power? Hmph, do you think those gods are really reliable? Only death is the true eternity! Tang Ming let out a roar, waved his Bone Wand, and fired a Shadow Arrow at Song Jian. Sacred Parry! Song Jian placed his long sword horizontally in front of his chest. A sphere of energy emitting gray light came crashing towards him. He violently shook as a golden light flashed, and his body tumbled backwards onto the ground in a stable manner. The Shadow Arrow disappeared. Moments later, where the arrow and sword had collided, another Shadow Arrow materialized out of thin air and shot towards Tang Ming. A surprised look flashed across Tang Mings face. He looked somewhat flustered. Bang! An energy arrow emitting gray light appeared in front of Tang Ming instantly, piercing his chest fiercely. Tang Mings body slightly shivered. A corrosive sensation came from his chest. A mouthful of fresh blood welled up, but he forcefully swallowed it down. However, a trickle of black blood slowly seeped out from the corner of his mouth. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian cast a brief glance at Tang Ming who was suspended mid-air. He leapt up, his long sword lit up with lightning. Three flashes of Sword Qi fiercely hacked at the Death Thorn vines. The already dying Death Thorns split into two sections. The bisected Death Thorn vines didnt die immediately. Instead, like snakes, both sections kept jumping on the ground. The front section even had a large mouth. It attempted to bite Song Jian, but Song Jian sent it flying with a slash of his sword. Seeing that the Death Thorn was of no use, Tang Mings face darkened. He waved his Bone Wand fiercely. A heavy death energy radiated from him, gathering into large patches of black fog in mid-air. This is my home ground! Tang Ming waved his Bone Wand, pointed at Song Jian. The black fog above his head immediately began to churn like boiling water. Within the fog, appeared to be a huge monster swimming around. Hmph, youre trying to fool me! Song Jian sneered coldly, leaped forward with his steel wings spread out, and charged at Tang Ming with his sword. Bang! Song Jians dark red long sword violently collided with Tang Mings Bone Wand. Song Jian used the force in his arms to push against Tang Ming. At this point, Song Jians power had already surpassed fifty points. Not to mention Tang Mings role of a mage, even a melee role with strength as the main attribute might not be as strong as Song Jian. With the long sword pressing against the Bone Wand, it slashed towards Tang Ming. Oh, quite strong, arent you? Looking at the long sword just a few centimeters from his face, Tang Ming could feel the chill coming from the blade of Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. But he didnt seem flustered in the slightest. He met Song Jians eyes with a teasing look. A sudden fear swept over Song Jian. He quickly used the Foot Kick skill and kicked Tang Mings lower abdomen hard, then jumped back with a flutter of his steel wings. Just as he jumped backward in mid-air, the black cloud above him suddenly twisted into a black skeletal Giant Dragon. The sharp claws fiercely scratched at the place where Song Jian had previously stood. Just when the claws of the skeletal Giant Dragon were about to touch Song Jians body, his steel wings flipped, drawing an arc in the air and avoiding the attack. Thinking of dodging now? Isnt it a bit late? Tang Ming looked at Song Jians figure in the air and quickly uttered a few syllables. The black skeletal Giant Dragon, over ten meters long, flipped in the air and pounced at Song Jian. Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: Chapter 529: Skeleton Giant Dragon Chapter 529: Chapter 529: Skeleton Giant Dragon This skeletal giant dragon wasnt a genuine giant dragon, but a creation of Tang Mings spell. Yet, the power of the skeletal dragon was not much weaker than that of a true giant dragon; Splat~ Tang Ming vomited another mouthful of blood. At this point, his magical power had been exhausted, and he had lost 10% of his Vitality Points. Furthermore, he was in a weakened state. All these sacrifices were made to summon the skeletal giant dragon to exist for only thirty seconds; This was Tang Mings most formidable move, which he could only use when faced with life or death situations. He believed that even if Song Jian was strong, it would be impossible for him to withstand the skeletal giant dragon for thirty seconds. Whooosh~ The skeletal giant dragon blew a gray Dragon Breath at Song Jian, carrying the Force of Death. The dragons breath left a long-lasting trace in the air, corroding a large area of the void. Seeing this, Song Jian felt a chill in his heart and did not dare to underestimate it. He quickly swung his steel wings to dodge to one side. Just as he stabilized, the skeletal giant dragons tail, like a bone hammer, viciously smashed towards him; Boom! With wide-open eyes, Song Jian saw a mass of shadows rushing over. Before he could react, his chest was hit by a sharp pain. Only then did the sharp whistling sound of the skeletal dragons tail slicing through the air reach his ears; Like a stone, Song Jian fell from the sky and crashed heavily into the ground, causing dust to rise. This hit made him lose more than 500 Vitality Points, and even added a negative effect of bone fracture to his status window; Cough-cough~ Song Jian was full of blood foam in his mouth, with intense pain radiating from his chest. It felt as if his lungs were on fire. The broken rib seemed to have punctured his lung, making each breath feel like tearing pain; Physical Treatment! Song Jian raised his right hand, and a white light enveloped him. It then gathered at his chest, and his broken bones were instantly repaired; Boom! The skeletal giant dragon fell from the sky, stirring up clouds of dust on the ground as it walked towards Song Jian step by step; I cannot face this behemoth head-on! Song Jian thought. In the previous confrontation, Song Jian had already observed the strength of this skeletal giant dragon. From its power to its speed, it had surpassed the first-order combat power and was not something he could face now; Tang Ming hasnt even reached the first-order combat power. How could he summon such a terrifying skeletal giant dragon? Song Jian wondered suspiciously. Previously, he had met a Beastman Shaman who, after completely depleting his vitality and spirit, had summoned only a giant beasts right palm and nothing more. Now, this skeletal giant dragons aura felt very close to that of the previously seen giant beast. Since he summoned such a terrifying dragon, it must have come at a great cost. Now he should be at his weakest point. I just need to kill him, and this summoned creature will naturally disappear. With this thought, Song Jians feet flashed with white light, and his figure shot towards Tang Ming like an arrow, leaving behind an ice path with chilling cold air. The most direct way to deal with a powerful summoned creature is to kill the person who summoned it. When the summoner is dead, the summoned creature loses its reason to exist in this world; Upon seeing Song Jian charging towards him, Tang Ming revealed a sneer of disdain on his face. Even though he was powerless at this moment, there was no way the skeletal giant dragon would let anyone hurt him; Indeed, just as Song Jian was about to reach Tang Ming, he suddenly sensed an immense threat and hurriedly flipped aside to escape; Boom~ With a loud bang, a bone hammer fell from the sky, landing at the spot where Song Jian had just dashed. A deep pit over six meters long appeared on the ground. If Song Jian hadnt dodged and continued to charge forward, this attack could have directly smashed him into a puddle of flesh. Damn it! Song Jians face was unpleasant as he looked at Tang Ming, who was only five or six meters away from him, with a frustrated look in his eyes. At this moment, the skeletal Giant Dragon guarded Tang Ming, and there was no way to break through the dragons protection and hurt Tang Ming. Song Jian, give up your dream of killing me! You cant do it. Just wait for me to lead the skeleton army to flatten the safe house you have built. Hehe~ Tang Mings face revealed a hint of madness as he burst into arrogant laughter. Song Jian squinted his eyes, staring intently at Tang Ming. In his heart, he had sentenced the opponent to death. However, the skeleton Giant Dragon was indeed troublesome, so he could only retreat temporarily and come back later when there was an opportunity. Just as Song Jian considered retreating, a dragons roar suddenly echoed in his heart. The Black Dragon cub, which had been asleep in the Pet Space, had awakened at this moment. The awakened Black Dragon cub seemed a bit weak since it had consumed a lot of its blood to create a body for Bloodline Wizard Wallace. It was already lucky that the cub had not dropped its rank, and now Song Jian would need to find some treasures to replenish its strength. Thinking about this, Song Jian suddenly realized that he had gathered a legendary medicinal herb, the Seven Stars Shard, while in the Protection Black Mist. This medicinal herb was one of the main ingredients for the Breaking Tribulation Pill, and could also directly enhance pet aptitude, which was extremely beneficial to pets. Although he did not know what the Breaking Tribulation Pill was for, Song Jian knew that a pill that used a legendary medicinal herb as the main ingredient could not be garbage, and no one would believe it if he said it was. However, the Breaking Tribulation Pill was too far away from him, while the second effect of the Seven Stars Shard could be used now. With that in mind, Song Jian directly gave the Seven Stars Shard to the Black Dragon cub. Suddenly, in the Pet Space, a green medicinal herb with seven leaves, carved like jade, appeared. The Black Dragon cub had just awakened and seemed somewhat listless. Then, it caught the scent of the medicinal herb, looked up, and showed excitement in its golden vertical pupils the moment it saw the Seven Stars Shard. It swallowed the Seven Stars Shard in one bite. Swish, swish, swish~ Golden light burst out from the Black Dragon cubs body as it began to grow rapidly. Its scales became wider and heavier, and its height doubled from just under three meters to nearly seven meters. With just one medicinal herb, the Black Dragon cub had grown from infancy to adolescence. Its level jumped from 15 to 30, surpassing Song Jian, its master. Song Jians heart stirred, and he quickly summoned the Black Dragon cub. Now a majestic young Black Dragon, it was no longer a cub. Excited for its first time out of the Pet Space, the Black Dragon raised its head and let out a roar. The sound waves vibrated in the air, smashing some ghost-like monsters into pieces instantly, while the remaining ones fled in fear. After a short time, there were no ghost-like monsters within a radius of several hundred meters. The skeletal Giant Dragon seemed to feel its authority being challenged and roared angrily at the Black Dragon. How, how is it possible, a real Giant Dragon A surprised expression appeared in Tang Mings eyes, quickly followed by ecstasy. A Giant Dragon, a real Giant Dragon! If I could possess its body, I could create a truly powerful skeletal Giant Dragon instead of this imitation Tang Ming licked his lips, greed showing in his eyes. Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: Chapter 530: Guardian of the Small Town Chapter 530: Chapter 530: Guardian of the Small Town Kill him, kill him, just kill him, and this Black Dragon is mine! Tang Mings eyes gradually turned red, and his face became ferocious, Even a level 30 Black Dragon cant be a match for my Skeleton Giant Dragon. As long as I kill Tang Ming, this Black Dragon is mine! Song Jian, do you think summoning this adolescent Black Dragon can kill me? If you cant kill me today, you will forever live in my nightmare. One day, my skeleton army will cover every corner of this game, and you wont have anywhere to hide Song Jian raised his eyebrow with contempt, You have only managed to transform two skeleton warriors in all this time. By the time you have a skeleton army, I am afraid I will have become a god Tang Mings face turned gloomy. The low success rate and long transformation time, especially the difficulty of sourcing materials to transform into a skeleton warrior, all limit the number of skeleton warriors. At this time, the Skeleton Giant Dragon has already pounced towards Song Jian. The Black Dragon roared and leaped towards the Skeleton Giant, the two titans fighting in mid-air, their battle waves continuously destroying the buildings in the small town. Just then, in the vivid flower bed at the door of the town, a pair of emerald eyes suddenly opened, looking up at the sky. The disturbance caused by the fighting dragons had already aroused the attention of the towns Guardian. Song Jian, if you hand over this Black Dragon to me, then you can earn my friendship! Tang Ming licked his lips and said. Ha ha Song Jian laughed awkwardly, did Tang Ming think he was a three-year-old child, and easy to fool? Die! Song Jian swung his sword and charged at Tang Ming. Deprived of the protection of the Skeleton Giant Dragon, Tang Ming was like a fatty lump on a chopping board, ready to be butchered. When Tang Ming saw Song Jian charging at him, he gritted his teeth, took out a scroll from his bag, tore it, and threw it at Tang Yun. Cloud of Death! The torn magic scroll changed into a cloud of death energy, flying towards Song Jian. Frost Shield! A pale blue ice shield appeared on Song Jians body, resisting this cloud of death energy while charging towards Tang Ming. Sizzle~ When the shield and the Cloud of Death came in contact, corrosive burning sound could be heard from the shields surface, its defensive power was rapidly falling. Tang Ming was taken aback when he saw Song Jian charging over directly, and hastily retreated. Kill me, and you will be relentlessly hunted by Deaths Scythe! Tang Mings eyes showed panic as he quickly spoke. Song Jians sword had no hesitation, and he hacked down viciously at Tang Mings body. Ahh~ Tang Ming let out a blood-curdling scream, a damage score of over six hundred floated above his head. For a magic professional like him, damage over six hundred points was enough to take him down. Feeling its summoner was threatened, the Skeleton Giant Dragon slapped the Black Dragon away with its claw, coiled its body, and pounced at Song Jian. Get lost! Song Jians eyes were fierce. He swung his sword again, slashing out a golden Sword Qi. Light Strike! The Light Strike, filled with divine energy, was the ultimate nemesis of death energy. The Skeleton Giant Dragon took the hit straight on and let out a shrill scream. Its huge body, as though hit by a large hammer, swayed backward. Tang Ming took the opportunity to run towards the flower bed by the town gate. The reason he had been able to survive in this abandoned town in the wilderness for so long was because of a neutral monster in the town. Each time Tang Ming encountered a monster he couldnt defeat, he would lead it to the flower bed in the town and use this neutral monster to kill it. This time, Tang Ming wanted to repeat his old trick, lead Song Jian to the flower bed, and kill him there. If he killed Song Jian, not only could he obtain a players corpse that could be transformed into a skeleton warrior, but there was also the chance to get a Black Dragon. If he managed to make a real Skeleton Giant Dragon out of the Black Dragon, Tang Mings strength would instantly make him a top player in the game. As he approached the flower bed, Tang Ming took out a potion from his bag and drank it directly. Soon, the effects of the potion took hold, causing an agonizing expression to appear on Tang Mings face, but he still gritted his teeth and bore it. In no time, Tang Mings body gradually turned semi-transparent, like a ghost. The Force of Death radiated from his body. There was no longer any trace of life in him. Come on, come chase me. You will soon find out what it means to wish for death! Tang Ming looked back at Song Jian, who was chasing him, and a sneaky grin appeared on his face. Just then, a vine as thick as a water bucket emerged from the flower bed. This vine, covered in obscure black runes that flickered faintly, was so dizzying that it could make ones head spin just from looking at it. The vine didnt seem to detect Tang Ming presence. It silently stretched out of the flower bed like a snake. Song Jian saw Tang Ming turn semi-transparent and noticed his fearless posture beside the flower bed. This reminded him of what Tang Ming had said before: that there was a powerful monster within the flower bed. So, he halted his steps. Seeing that Song Jian didnt come chasing after him, Tang Ming was slightly disappointed. He sneered at Song Jian, You cant kill me! Well see about that! Song Jian responded, taking out two high-explosive grenades from his bag. Tang Mings face changed immediately. He had felt the power of these grenades before. Even if he hid underground, the blast wave had still forced him out. Song Jian looked at the grenades, hesitated for a moment, and put them back. The materials for making high-explosive grenades were not easy to gather. Song Jian had only three left in his bag, and was a bit reluctant to use them. Then, Song Jian pulled out a Self-destructing Robot and controlled it to walk towards the flower bed. The Self-destructing Robots caterpillar tracks rolled quickly towards Tang Ming, who let out a cry of fear and quickly hid far from the flower bed. The Self-destructing Robot was even more powerful than the grenade. If it got close to Tang Ming in his weakened state, he would likely be killed in an instant. Boom! A violent explosion stirred up a roar next to the flower bed. Tang Ming felt like he was hit in the back by a heavy truck. He was sent flying forward, the pain from the explosion was intense. His bones seemed to be shattering one by one, and his head was ringing, causing a splitting headache. At this time, Tang Ming, half-naked, had many of his equipment damaged. His body was full of burnt-black marks, his limbs twitching involuntarily, he seemed to be in a near-death state, only half a step away from real death. Just then, a shrill roar came from the flower bed, and several thick vines rose into the sky, intertwined in mid-air, and eventually formed into a thick plant with a diameter of more than ten meters. Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: Chapter 531: Hundred-eyed Vine Tree Chapter 531: Chapter 531: Hundred-eyed Vine Tree Song Jians self-destructing robot was chasing Tang Ming, exploding just before reaching the flower garden. Almost all of its power was absorbed by the garden, while Tang Ming only suffered some aftershocks; The flower garden, originally made of green bricks, had collapsed more than half at this time, and the soil inside was scattered everywhere, along with the colorful flowers, like wilted flowers and broken branches; This directly enraged the guardians of the flower garden in the small town. Several thick cyan vines emerged from the ground, intertwining in mid-air and forming a large tree; This trees roots were twisted, and its branches were stout. Every green vine was covered with large and small eyes, looking very frightening when seen up close; When these hundreds of pairs of eyes stared at Song Jian together, even he couldnt help but feel goosebumps and retreated involuntarily; Hundred-eyed Vine Tree, Level 30, Neutral, First Order Combat Power, Vitality Points: 14000/14000, Status: Enraged; 14,000 vitality points? Song Jian felt surprised instantly. A level 30 monster, even if it was a lord-level, shouldnt have 14,000 vitality points. Could it be that the tree in front of him was much more powerful than a lord-level monster? Whoosh~ A vine as thick as an arm whipped towards Song Jian like a whip. Song Jian instinctively swung his sword to block it; Bang~ A strong force came, and Song Jians arm felt intense pain. His fingers loosened, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was flung away; How could this happen Song Jian retreated in a hurry, his face showing a look of horror. The power of this tree monster far surpassed his own! Fighting it would mean death! Song Jian realized in his heart and immediately lost the will to fight the tree monster; with a wave of his right hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, which was stuck diagonally in the ground, flew towards him as if controlled by an invisible hand and was caught by Song Jian; It seems that I cant kill him today. Song Jian glanced at Tang Ming, who was in a semi-conscious state, feeling a little annoyed. Tang Ming was lying within the attack range of the Hundred-eyed Vine Tree. Even if Tang Ming had only one breath left, one ordinary sword strike could take his life. However, that one sword strike was something Song Jian just couldnt land; Its a pity. If only I had long-range attack abilities, Song Jian sighed in his heart. Sword Controllers belonged to the Swordman class, and all their skills were either close-range or mid-range combat. Among all their skills, Earth Teeth Assault had the longest range, reaching 12 meters. However, even then it was still within the alert range of the Hundred-eyed Vine Tree, and once Song Jian entered this range, he would have to bear the attack of the tree first; Just then, an angry roar suddenly sounded from the sky. The skeleton giant dragon had already pressed the Black Dragon beneath it. The Black Dragon was bleeding all over its body, even the roots of its fangs were filled with blood. At this time, one of the skeleton giant dragons front claws was grabbing the Black Dragons neck, while the other huge claw was pressing down on its head; However, at this moment, the summoning time of the skeleton giant dragon had run out. The thirty seconds it had were fleeting. Looking at the struggling Black Dragon, which still refused to admit defeat, the skeleton giant dragon let out an angry roar. Its figure gradually became illusory; The Black Dragon turned over, flapping its meat wings and looking around with a confused expression. Soon, it gave up on searching for the figure of the skeletal giant dragon, turned around, and flew towards Song Jian. Before Song Jian could call to it, the Black Dragon turned into a black shadow and automatically entered the Pet Space. Song Jian looked at the Black Dragon. By now, it had been seriously injured, with less than a third of its vitality points remaining. As it entered the Pet Space, it lay down and fell into a deep sleep. The Pet Space had the function of slowly healing injuries. As long as the pet didnt die immediately, no matter how severe its injuries were, it could slowly recover after entering the Pet Space; Closing the Pet Space, Song Jian looked at Tang Mings location; At this time, Tang Ming had actually woken up from his coma. Although he looked disheveled, there was a victorious smile on his face; Song Jian, I told you, you cant kill me! After laughing, a ferocious expression appeared on Tang Mings face: I told you, from now on, youll live in my nightmare forever. Just wait, one day, my army of skeletons will level your safe house, and I will present your corpse in front of me, my skeleton warrior! Song Jian stared into Tang Mings eyes with a calm expression and said, I also said that I will kill you! Tang Ming was taken aback, suddenly feeling a strong sense of threat emerging from his heart. Impossible, what means can he use to kill me within the alert range of this small town guardian? Tang Ming suddenly felt a sense of panic in his heart. Just then, the Hundred-eyed Vine Tree suddenly shook violently. A shrill roar came from the tree, and the thick vines with the thickness of an arm emitted a sharp breaking sound as they shot towards Tang Ming; Tang Ming was startled, but soon found that the target of these vines was not him; At my back! Tang Ming was about to turn around when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked down and saw a dark red sword tip protruding from his chest. This is Song Jians weapon. How, how did he do it Tang Mings right hand tightly grasped the sword tip. He looked up and saw Song Jian in the distance, staring at him coldly. Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was tightly gripped in his hand; Its his Phantom Clone, I was careless! Tang Ming suddenly understood and fell to his knees; As the Abyssal Phantom Clone stabbed Tang Ming, it was also pierced by the trees vines and torn into pieces. However, at this point, the Phantom Clone had already fulfilled its mission, so its disappearance didnt matter. When I was unconscious just now, the Shadow Binding had already dissipated Tang Ming coughed up blood and regretted in his heart. If he hadnt been unconscious and lost control of the Shadow Binding, Song Jians Phantom Clone would still be tied to the bed in the basement, buried underground along with the entire safe house. Because of the Shadow Binding, the Abyssal Phantom Clone could not disappear even when its duration was over and was trapped underground. However, once the Shadow Binding was gone, the Abyssal Phantom Clone was just a mass of energy and floated out from underground, launching a suicidal attack on Tang Ming; Cough, cough. Song Jian, even if you kill me, you wont get off easy. Deaths Scythe wont let you go. From now on, youll live in the fear of being hunted down at any moment. Hahaha. Tang Mings laughter abruptly stopped, and his body fell heavily to the ground. Soon, the effects of the potion he had taken disappeared, and his body returned to its normal state; At this moment, a thick vine stretched out and wrapped around Tang Mings corpse, slowly pulling it into the collapsed flower garden. Chapter 532 - Chapter 532: Chapter 532: The Hunt Chapter 532: Chapter 532: The Hunt Upon seeing Tang Ming fully dead, his body even used as fertilizer by the hundred-eyed vine tree, a sense of relief washed over Song Jians face. Finally, its over. Using dead players to create skeleton warriors, its downright perverse! Song Jian sighed. But at that moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system alert, and his expression changed dramatically. System: Youve killed a member of the Deaths Scythe organization, lowering your relationship with them to hostile. Deaths Scythe will send assassins to kill you. You must survive three assassination attempts for them to temporarily give up on hunting you! How could this be, what exactly is this organization, Deaths Scythe? Song Jian frowned. In the game, there were all sorts of factions. Song Jian had already had a previous encounter with a faction called 101 Gathering Area. He had killed a few militiamen from the 101 Gathering Area that were trying to enter Doomsday City and had thus incurred their wrath. As a result, he was nearly killed. However, even after killing the militiamen of the 101 Gathering Area, the game didnt send out a warning of oncoming hunters like this one. Worse, he must fend off three assassination attempts for it to be over temporarily. I assume the assassins abilities will increase with each attempt. If I can resist them three times, theyll deem my strength beyond their estimation. Continuing to chase me would then harm the organization, hence the temporary halt. Song Jian managed a bitter smile and shook his head. If he were back in Doomsday City, in his own Manor Castle, even if this Deaths Scythe organization sent a killer of the first-order combat power, hed be confident of overpowering them. But now he was in the wilderness on his way to Shadowfang Mountain Range. If he was hunted down now, he could only count on his own strength, which was tricky. Song Jian looked around. The small town had been almost completely destroyed by the battle, leaving only a few remote buildings relatively intact, everything else was completely leveled to the ground. He glanced at the hundred-eyed vine tree still standing in the garden and heaved a sigh. Although he had destroyed Tang Mings safe house in the battle and the equipment that harmed people, Song Jian gained nothing, moreover, he had wasted two high-explosive grenades, and two self-destructing robots. If I could kill this level thirty monster, I might receive lots of nice loot. Song Jian glanced at the hundred-eyed vine tree, a hint of greed gleaming in his eyes. However, Song Jian quickly suppressed his greed. His quest was to fight a real Shadow Giant Dragon. If all his hidden cards were used up here, then his quest might not only fail, but he might also lose his life at Shadowfang Mountain Range. He gave the hundred-eyed vine tree a regretful look and marked the location on his map. Once he reached level thirty, put on the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, passed the first-order combat power test, and if he had a chance to leave Doomsday City, he would pay a visit to this hundred-eyed vine tree with over ten thousand vitality points. Three days went by in a flash. The wilderness outside Doomsday City was desolate, with large chunks of rubble everywhere. Sandstorms blew from time to time. Song Jian often walked dozens of kilometers without seeing any living creatures, except for monsters occasionally. Speaking of green plants, it was a luxury to see a single green weed in the wilderness. However, after leaving the town, Song Jian did stumble upon a small green forest. Inside, trees the thickness of an arm grew neatly, and hearing the birds chirping among them was melodious. If it were the real world, these scenes would be nothing special, but in this desolate ruin game world, Song Jian felt an eerie sensation and didnt dare approach, taking a wide berth around the area. At dusk that day, Song Jian set up a campfire behind a huge rock to prepare his dinner. At that moment, not very far from where Song Jian was, a fist-sized screen of light appeared. It expanded and distorted like a living thing until it was over a meter tall. A man shrouded in a black cloak, emitting an aura of death, walked out of the light screen with his head bowed and his arms crossed. This man had dark skin, frighteningly bright eyes, a hooked nose in the center of his face, spoiling his overall look and giving him a fierce and sinister appearance. What a terrible environment, I wonder what the boss was thinking, even allowing membership in such a place Looking at the endless sandstorms and the coarse stones under his feet, the man couldnt help but complain Narrowing his eyes and relying on his senses, a grim smile crossed the mans face: I have found you, humble crawler. No one survives after killing a member of Deaths Scythe. Prepare to meet your death! With a cold laugh, the man turned into a puff of black smoke, scaling towards Song Jians location with the force of the wind. Song Jian was roasting a piece of meat on the fire. The meat sizzled as the hot oil dripped, emitting a tantalizing aroma. Song Jian took out his spice box and carefully scooped out a small bit, spreading it on the roast meat. Before setting out, Song Jian had prepared various food supplies. However, he didnt carry many spices, with no way to replenish them in the wilderness. He treasured every bit of it. This should be ready to eat! Song Jian looked at the fragrant piece of roast meat, nodding in satisfaction. Once in the wilderness, Song Jians cooking skills soared, now at level three. He had also figured out five or six recipes for roasting meat. Just as Song Jian was about to taste his handiwork, his expression changed. His body turned into a shadow and he abruptly sidestepped to the left. Bang! A sharp bone spear fell from the sky, piercing the burning campfire. Immediately, sparks flew and the intense shockwave scattered the burning wood everywhere. Huh, good reflexes! A surprised voice called out from the air. Song Jian looked up to see a man in black floating mid-air, his black cloak fluttering like a pair of wings. Deaths Scythe! Song Jians eyes narrowed, growing serious. This man looked identical to Tang Ming, especially the robes allowing them to float in the air, giving the impression of wings. You insignificant crawler, it seems you know who I am. So be quiet and accept Deaths Scythes punishment. Let your soul fall into the endless hell to make up for your disrespect to Deaths Scythe. The man, with an arrogant expression on his face, pointed at Song Jian and murmured: Finger of Death! Immediately, a bolt of black light, reminiscent of lightning, shot straight towards Song Jian. Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Chapter 533: The Sanction of Deaths Scythe Chapter 533: Chapter 533: The Sanction of Deaths Scythe Song Jian found that for a Sword Controller, attack range is a large weakness. Its fine if the enemy engages in close combat, but if they were ranged classes like mages, capable of launching attacks from tens of meters away, Song Jian would be put in the awkward position of taking hits without being able to retaliate. Song Jian always felt that his Invisible Sword Qi should be an energy higher-grade than magic power, but the way it was released, that is, the sword technique, minimizes the effect of the Invisible Sword Qi. The executioner of the Deaths Scythe opposite to him lightly pointed at Song Jian. A black lightning bolt instantly rushed towards Song Jian at an extreme speed. Subconsciously, Song Jian cast a Frost Shield. The magic Finger of Death collided with Frost Shield, resulting in a dull explosion. Boom, the Frost Shield directly shattered. A thousand points of defense were like a piece of thin paper before the Finger of Death. Such a feeble defense! A disdainful expression surfaced on Nasos face. It seemed a bit of a waste that he had to chase after someone so weak. The Finger of Death easily tore through the defense presented by the Frost Shield, hitting the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in front of Song Jians chest. Hum~ With a soft sound, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword burst into dazzling gold light. Song Jians body immediately fell back and stood firmly on the ground. Huh? A surprised look appeared on Nasos face. Although this move, Finger of Death, seemed casual, it was one of the strongest skills Naso had mastered. Not to mention a level 26 Gods Chosen, even a level 30 person possessing first-order combat power could be seriously injured if caught off guard. Its no wonder that the organization sent me here, it seems this Gods Chosen person does possess some strength Nasos face showed a trace of relief. Naso is a game NPC, possessing the strength of a level 25 elite boss and the class of a wizard proficient in death magic. Just when he thought Song Jian was quite powerful, his face suddenly changed, and he screamed. The ring on his left wrist suddenly burst into dazzling light. A faint light, kindled from Nasos ring, wrapped around his entire body. The silver-gray light quickly formed into a phantom-like armor surface, emerging on Nasos body. Naso, now clad in silver-gray armor, looked like a formidable Holy Knight, but his face was filled with terror. How can this be Naso exclaimed. A black lightning bolt suddenly appeared out of thin air and shot at Naso. It was so fast that Naso could only manage to release the defensive spell saved on his left wrist ring. Boom~ The black lightning bolt fiercely bombarded the silver-gray armor on Nasos body. A clear shattering sound rang out, and the ring on Nasos left hand directly shattered into countless crystal spots, dissipating in the air. Spurt~ A mouthful of blood spat out. Naso looked at the slowly dissipating light spots with a painful expression in his eyes. He momentarily forgot about the corrosion inflicted by the Finger of Death. Damn it, that was my Naso angrily roared. He took out a fang-shaped knife from his waist and fiercely sliced open a wound on his left palm. In an instant, blood spurted out. Nasos face rapidly turned white, but soon, his entire left arm gleamed with a silver light. His muscles bulged, and his entire arm swelled in size. His fingernails rapidly elongated, hooked inwards as the tips shimmered with a metallic sheen. One by one, cyan-black scales slowly came out from under the skin of his left hand. His entire arm looked like it had changed from a human arm into a beasts claw. Claw of Death! Naso roared, raising his left hand high and fiercely slashing it down at Song Jian; Four sharp, light-grey claw marks emanated a piercing howl in the air, as if they could puncture a persons eardrums; Light Strike! Song Jian held his sword with both hands, and with a fierce slash forward, the dazzling golden Sword Qi illuminated the surrounding space. The four sharp claw marks collided brutally with the golden Sword Qi, triggering a thunderous blast; Crack crack~ Naso exclaimed in shock as the golden Sword Qi severed the four claw marks directly, leaving a foot-long sword scar on Nasos chest. Blood gushed out, and a faint golden glow permeated from the wound, shattering the gathering black aura and preventing the regeneration of Nasos wound. Seeing that Nasos vitality points had fallen below half, Song Jian revealed a bizarre expression in his eyes. Your power is not even equal to Tang Mings, and yet you dare to pursue me? Song Jian laughed wildly, spreading out the steel wings behind him. With a leap, he brandished his sword and charged at Naso. At this point, Naso seemed quite disheveled. The four fingers of his left hand had been chopped off at the base, and blood from his chest had stained half his body red. The two powerful spells he released not only failed to harm Song Jian, but they also led to the loss of a precious defensive magical artifact and severe injuries to himself. What, you dare underestimate me! A burst of anger appeared on Nasos face. He moved his thoughts and concentrated on the Force of Death, which surrounded his left hand and had already lost four fingers. This Force of Death condensed into four sharp claws on his fingers, then the black aura spread along his arm, creeping towards the elbow. In no time, his entire left arm seemed to be fitted with a black metal claw cover. Today, Ill let you personally experience the terror of the Death Gods Scythe! Naso swung his left arm, blocking Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a bang, sparks flew, and the black claw cover formed by the Force of Death exhibited an indestructible strength. Even the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was unable to shake it. Death Binding! Naso uttered softly, spreading his right hand and stretching it towards Song Jian. Five streams of black Force of Death shot out from his palm, forming five black chains in mid-air and binding towards Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback, as this move was similar to Tang Mings Shadow Bind; With a thought, a shadow surged from Song Jian, quickly condensing into a phantom clone, standing in front of him. Almost simultaneously, the five chains tightly bound the phantom clone. Looking at the surprised expression on Nasos face, a smile emerged at the corner of the phantom clones mouth; Whoosh~ A sword reached out below the phantom clones ribs, its dark-red blade pierced easily into Nasos abdomen, spewing out a jet of blood; No! Naso roared, swinging his left claw and tore the bound phantom clone to pieces; Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian cut him again, and Nasos vitality points were left with only about one-tenth; Feeling his strength rapidly depleting, a fierceness flashed in Nasos eyes. With gritted teeth, he roared, No one can escape the sanction of the Death Gods Scythe! Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: Chapter 534: The Abandoned Military Camp Chapter 534: Chapter 534: The Abandoned Military Camp Song Jian suddenly sensed an uproar of the Force of Death within Naso and immediately realized what he intended to do. Self-destruction? Attempting to achieve mutual destruction? Song Jian narrowed his eyes as a flicker of coldness formed at the corner of his mouth. Naso, sensing his impending death, had chosen self-destruction. As part of the Deaths Scythe, he feared no death. As long as his soul remained intact, there were many ways for him to revive within the Deaths Scythe. Whoosh~ A chilling glint crossed Song Jians face. Just before the Force of Death within Naso reached its apex, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly strove for his neck. Bang! Nasos head, full of unwillingness and regret, flew high into the air before landing on the ground, his eyes wide open in death. His decapitated body underwent a series of violent explosions. The out-of-control Deaths Force collided within him, causing his body to explode into pieces. A badge, radiating a silver glow, rolled out from his corpse. It was the only spoil of war fallen from the slain Naso. Upon picking it up, Song Jian found it to be a silver-grade accessory. Death Gods Badge (Silver), Equipment Level 28, Equipment Effect: Agility +4, Skill Damage Increase 40%, Special Effect: After wearing it, it can disguise as a senior member of Deaths Scythe. Note: There is a certain chance of being uncovered by the real Deaths Scythe member who will then relentlessly hunt the wearer down. Equipment Requirement: Level 25. Can it be brought out of the game: No. The most potent attribute of this silver-grade equipment is probably the increase in skill damage by 40% C almost equivalent to enhancing the skills power by three to four levels. Regarding disguising as a senior member of Deaths Scythe, this effect has no practical meaning for Song Jian currently. Though it might be useful later on, Song Jian had no plans to wear this badge now. The two accessories that Song Jian is currently wearing include one blue-grade Heart of Ice, which can unleash a Frost Shield, a beneficial effect that he frequently uses. The other accessory is the silver-grade Ant Soul Orb. Although its actual effect, intimidating the Magical Ant Clan, is no longer needed by Song Jian, its base attributes of increasing agility by 5 points and damage by 15% are excellent, making Song Jian reluctant to replace it. The Death Gods Badge had potent base attributes, but the special effect was indeed a double-edged sword with significant side effects. After some hesitation, Song Jian added it to his bag. Two more times Song Jian looked at Nasos mangled corpse, musing to himself. The first assassin dispatched was of only the Elite Level 25. Next time, it might be a Level 30 assassin. The strength of each sent assassin is much greater than the last. Song Jian wondered if he could hold on until the end. Shadowfang Mountain Range Song Jian consulted his rudimentary map. He felt that he had lost his way, being unable to locate the abandoned military camp marked on his map. Once he found this camp, he would only need to continue traveling south for 300 kilometers to see the Dark Castle of the Shadowfang Mountain Range. I hope I can resolve the pursuit from Deaths Scythe before entering the Shadowfang Mountain Range Song Jian sighed, speaking to himself. Had he known it would be this troublesome, he might have decided to spare Tang Mings life. Since he had already destroyed the equipment he used to create the skeleton soldiers, he certainly wouldnt have been able to create more in a short amount of time. After completing the mission in the Dark Castle, Song Jian could conveniently kill him on the way back. However, its too late for regrets now since he has already killed him. Theres no use in having regrets. Deaths Scythe, I will root your organization out sooner or later, Song Jian stated fiercely. Though it might be too early to talk about taking down Deaths Scythe given Song Jians current strength, it is not necessarily impossible in the future. Upon checking his map, Song Jian realized that the abandoned military camp should be nearby. He wondered why he had not found it yet and figured that he must have gone off course. Just then, he heard the sound of cartwheels crushing the ground from a distance. Turning his head, he noticed a giant beast pulling a peculiar four-wheeled cart. This beast looked terrifyingly similar to an alligator but had two curved horns on its head. Its limbs were muscular and full of strength. The name above this beasts head appeared green, followed by a subtitle that read, Player Jiang Shuangs Pet. Dedicated Cart One. It looked like this beasts name had been changed by a player named Jiang Shuang, thought Song Jian. The cart pulled by the beast was peculiar. It seemed to be a pickup modified with sections of iron welded all over it, making it look patchy. Seated in front of the cart was a goblin, controlling the beast. Upon spotting Song Jian, the goblin halted the cart and lifted his worn-out felt hat, greeting, Hello there, honored god-blessed. Hello there. I wonder where youre headed? Song Jian glanced into the cart, which was mysteriously empty of people but piled high with goods. Although it clearly wasnt a cargo cart, it was filled with goods. Moreover, the cart-pulling beast was obviously a players pet, yet Song Jian couldnt spot any players nearby. God-blessed, you can call me Torolf. My master is also a god-blessed. Im currently hauling goods for his shop! the goblin cheerfully explained. Judging by his wrinkled face, this goblin was quite old. Shop? The word caught Song Jians attention. He quickly asked, Could you tell me where your masters shop is located? Sure! Its just ahead in the military camp town, about ten kilometers from here, replied Torolf, pointing forward. Military camp town? Could this town be the abandoned military camp marked on my map? Song Jian wondered to himself. Torolf, my name is Song Jian, and Im an adventurer. Could you give me a lift to the military camp town? I need to purchase some supplies, Song Jian requested. Of course, theres no issue with that. If my master knows Ive assisted a god-blessed, he would surely praise me, Torolf humbly replied, moving aside. However, I must apologize. The goods have filled up the cart, so you can only sit beside me Many thanks, Torolf! Song Jian expressed his gratitude and sat next to the plump goblin. Not at all. I might have even brought a new customer back for my master, humbly replied Torolf. You mentioned earlier that you needed supplies? Haha, Torolf, youre a natural businessman, Song Jian laughed. Of course, I am a goblin after all, sir! Torolf laughed heartily, guiding the cart forward slowly. Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: Chapter 535: Old Military Camp Hotel Chapter 535: Chapter 535: Old Military Camp Hotel The monster pulling the cart seemed uneasy at the presence of a stranger. After Goblin Torolf scolded it a few times, however, the powerful creature quieted down. Torolf, can you tell me about Military Camp Town? This is my first time going there, Song Jian said. He wanted to know if Military Camp Town and the abandoned army base on the map were the same place. Actually, my master and I decided to settle down in this town not too long ago, Torolf replied. I heard that the towns predecessor was an abandoned army camp. Someone discovered it and turned it into a gathering area using the resources found there. Over time, it grew into a small town Song Jian nodded. It seemed like the Military Camp Town was indeed the abandoned army base marked on the map Qi Yun gave him. So it took a decade to develop an abandoned army camp into a town I wonder when this map was drawn, its so unreliable Song Jian muttered to himself. Are there many god-blessed people in the town? Song Jian asked. Not too many, Torolf glanced at Song Jian and shook his head, There used to be a few dozen, but now theres probably less than ten Song Jian remained silent. Players born in the wilderness had to endure harsher environments compared to those born in bigger cities like the City of Hymns who, at least, had their basic survival guaranteed. The danger in the wilderness was ten times worse than in the City of Hymns. One could easily encounter high-level monsters at any moment and lose their lives. Even if they hadnt met any monsters, gathering supplies would be much more difficult than in other places; However, in such harsh environments, the players who managed to progress could potentially gain many more opportunities and become much more powerful! Just like Tang Ming, who was born in the abandoned town and surrounded by dangerous environments, but could obtain rare jobs and summon terrifying skills such as the skeletal giant dragon. He even managed to join a powerful force like Deaths Scythe. If it werent for meeting Song Jian, Tang Ming could have easily been a protagonist with great potential for growth; Along the way, Song Jian continued chatting with Torolf and managed to gather quite a bit of information about Military Camp Town. After more than two hours, Song Jian finally saw the solid walls of the town. God-blessed Sir, thats Military Camp Town up ahead, Torolf excitedly shouted. Roar~ The monster pulling the cart became excited as well and let out a roar to the sky; Song Jian noticed that, while the cart-pulling monster didnt have a fast speed, its strength was truly immense, walking effortlessly all the way to their destination. Song Jian followed Torolf into the Military Camp Town and arrived in front of a general store called Guns and Roses. A chubby young man was sitting at the counter with a worried look on his face, sighing from time to time. Master, we have returned! Torolf parked the cart in the backyard of the general store and led Song Jian to the counter. Alright, good job, Torolf. You can go rest now, and dont forget to feed our monster some fresh meat, the young man said, not even looking up. Master, this is Song Jian, a fellow god-blessed. Hes planning to go to the Shadowfang Mountain Range and wants to buy some supplies at our store! Torolf hurriedly explained. Buying supplies? The young mans eyes lit up as he looked at Song Jian. You seem to be new here, is this your first time in Military Camp Town? The young man smiled widely, My name is Wang Chui, and Im the owner of this store. If youre heading to Shadowfang Mountain Range, I have all the supplies you need! Boss, do you have any maps here? Song Jian asked. Qi Yuns map was so old that many places had either disappeared or changed, causing Song Jian to have quite a tough journey; A map? Wang Chui hesitated, then quickly said, Of course, I have the latest version here! Not only does it cover all the gathering areas, monster leveling zones, and dungeons within a few hundred meters radius, it even includes a small part of the Shadowfang Mountain Range. The location of the level 30 dungeon Dark Castle is marked very clearly too How much for a copy? Song Jian asked, pleasantly surprised to find a map with such clear markings in this small town; Wang Chui raised a finger and said, Ten thousand Doomsday Coins for one! Song Jian was startled, Boss, your map isnt cheap, is it? Well, with this map, youll save quite a bit of trouble. They say youre heading to Shadowfang Mountain Range, right? That area is a level 30 monster zone, so without this map, you might accidentally wander into a monsters lair and suffer great losses C far more than ten thousand Doomsday Coins Wang Chui spoke as if he was truly concerned for Song Jians wellbeing. Alright, Ill buy it. And give me some supplies, too, Song Jian said. Wang Chuis face broke into a huge smile C it seemed he had found a big customer. Song Jian had bought the map for the whole price without bargaining. In fact, the cost of producing the map was only three thousand Doomsday Coins. Wang Chui had initially planned to sell it for six thousand Doomsday Coins, but seeing as Song Jian had bought it without batting an eye, it motivated Wang Chui to prepare more supplies for him. Brother, whats going on in Shadowfang Mountain Range lately? Why are so many people heading there? Wang Chui asked while packing the supplies and chatting with Song Jian. Song Jian paused, then quickly asked, Have a lot of people been going to Shadowfang Mountain Range recently? Yeah, in just the past two days, Ive seen two groups of people, all players, and just like you, they spent money like they didnt care about the cost, Wang Chui said in awe. Two groups of players? Song Jian frowned, asking, Did they mention where they were going in Shadowfang Mountain Range? Not really, but judging by their direction, I think they were heading to the Dark Castle, Wang Chui replied. The players in these two groups were not weak, at least level 23 or 24, and their equipment was pretty good. Perhaps they plan to be the first to conquer the Dark Castle? Song Jian asked casually. Heh, its not so easy to be the first to conquer the Dark Castle, Wang Chui snorted. Thats a level 30 dungeon. Their strength may be impressive compared to ordinary players, but it wont be that easy to clear a level 30 dungeon. By the way, is there a hotel in this town? Song Jian asked. After spending so many days in the wilderness, Song Jian felt as though fleas might start breeding on him soon. He desperately needed to take a hot shower, eat a big meal, and get a good rest on a bed. There was still half a month left until the time he agreed to meet with Qi Yun, so there was no rush. Theres only one hotel in town. Just walk straight down this street for about two hundred meters, then turn left, and youll find the Old Army Camp Hotel. You can rest there. I recommend trying their honey wine C it has a rich and sweet flavor and can also replenish Spirit Points! Replenish Spirit Points? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but smile; Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: Chapter 536: Beastman (Extra Chapter as a Reward for "Chopsticks Li") Chapter 536: Chapter 536: Beastman (Extra Chapter as a Reward for Chopsticks Li) In Doomsday City, the number of food and drink that could replenish Spirit Points in a non-combat state was dwindling, let alone potions that could restore Spirit Points during combat; The price of these supplies had almost doubled since Song Jian first entered the game, making it impossible for him to use them as normal consumables. Now, hearing that this military camp town had items to restore Spirit Points, whether for non-combat use or for in-combat use, Song Jian planned to stock up on them first. Following Wang Chuis guidance, Song Jian arrived at the only inn in the small town, the Old Army Camp Inn. Standing outside the inn, Song Jian heard faint noises come from inside: swearing, the sounds of rowdiness, and the loud laughter of a group of people. As he pushed open the door, a surge of noise mixed with the smell of alcohol and sweat assaulted his senses. Song Jian couldnt help but frown, approaching the counter of the inn that seemed more like a bar. I need a quiet room for the night, Song Jian asked, How much is a single room per night? Youve come at the perfect time. Come any later, and Im afraid all rooms would be taken, a one-eyed, bearded old man cleaning a glass of wine, took a few gulps of the half-empty bottle of liquor set next to the counter before squinting at Song Jian and saying, A single room costs eight hundred Doomsday Coins a night, including breakfast! Thats not cheap at all Song Jian said speechlessly. Eight hundred Doomsday Coins were what he made from lumbering trees for three whole days when he just started the game. As he handed over eight hundred Doomsday Coins to the innkeeper, Song Jian casually asked, This place seems deserted, but it has many visitors? From his previous conversation with the goblin Torolf, Song Jian learned that this military camp town didnt have many inhabitants, probably just a few hundred. Since it was located in a remote place, it was rare to even see a person for months. This locality served as the nearest restocking station to the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range and gave occasional sightings of adventure teams. These small teams consisted of seven or eight people at most, considered a small relief to the monotonous lives of the towns residents. Who knows? The innkeeper shrugged, carefully checked the Doomsday Coins, stuffed them into the drawer beneath the counter, took a glance at Song Jian, and said, Maybe adventurers like you are getting stronger and feel like exploring the Dark Castle. Weve seen a lot of people coming here recently, but not many are returning Song Jian couldnt help but chuckle, shaking his head. He initially intended to discuss the mead with the innkeeper. Seeing the noisy lobby, however, he decided it wasnt the right place for conversation and told the innkeeper, Prepare a meal and send it to my room. Is that okay? Of course, a roast deer leg, half a pound of ginger sugar bread, and a bottle of mead, totaling six hundred Doomsday Coins. When the food arrives, you can pay the waiter directly, the innkeeper said. He then seemed to lose interest in Song Jian and turned his head to yell, Pike, Pike, take this guest to the last single room quickly. Remember to send him a dinner of roast deer leg, bread, and mead. Dont mess it up again, or Ill throw you into the wilderness for your relatives to roast you into meat skewers Coming, sir, your humble servant obeys your order. Is it this guest? Please, follow me, honorable guest. Pike will take you to your room. Please watch your step; theres a threshold here A goblin waiter in grey clothing materialised from somewhere, genuflected with a respectful demeanour, rested his right hand on his chest, and bowed to Song Jian. He then led Song Jian upstairs. Song Jian raised his eyebrows. He noticed that this town seemed to favour goblins as their labour force. As he followed behind the young goblin, Song Jian casually asked, Its been busy around here recently, with all kinds of people coming in Yes, honorable sir, Pike hasnt been this busy in half a year. Weve had especially many guests recently Pike said as they walked along. After reaching the second floor, they followed the corridor with Pike in the lead. As they walked a few steps further, a guest room door suddenly opened, and a beastman cloaked in black emerged. Song Jians body tensed up. He sensed a strange energy from the beastman a force similar to the Abyssal Power but radically different. This force was filled with chaos and evil as if a tranquil lake concealed a vehement torrent of magma beneath its surface. Shorty, does your place sell or rent mounts? the beastman looked at Song Jian for a moment before blocking Pike, asking loudly. Honorable beastman sir, theres a Beast Tamer located at the northern wall of the town. You can purchase combat pets and mounts from there. However, considering your size and weight, sir, he probably doesnt have mounts that can carry you, the goblin Pike bowed to the beastman, careful not to offend. Sorada, I told you to lose weight a while ago, but you didnt listen. If all of us ride mounts tomorrow, you might have to run after us, a seductive and charming female voice resonated from the room. Sorada, cant you summon demons from Hell? Let it carry you, just be careful with your ass, dont let the demons flames cook it, another voice, a young mans taunting voice, came from the room. Damn it, I should have thrown you bastards into the Dark Castle, and let that giant worm turn you all into its slaves The beastmans face soured. He cursed under his breath and headed downstairs on his own accord. Upon hearing the word Dark Castle, Song Jian felt a jolt in his heart. He didnt show anything on his face but followed Pike to his room. Honorable guest, your dinner will be served shortly. Please wait Pike bowed and backed out of the room. That beastman and his companions target is clearly the Dark Castle. What on earth is going on? Why are so many people focused on the Dark Castle recently? Did Qi Yun sign that contract with me because he noticed something as well? Dammit, theres information hidden in this that Im not aware of Song Jian looked gloomy. He hated feeling manipulated and in the dark. He needed to gather more information. Chapter 537 - Chapter 537: Chapter 537: Battle Chapter 537: Chapter 537: Battle Song Jian had been in the room for half an hour when Pike, the goblin, came in with a large tray containing Songs dinner. Roasted deer meat: Food, Use effect: Recovers 500 Vitality Points in 30 seconds. Must be consumed in a non-combative state. If consumed for more than 15 seconds, you will achieve a fully satiated effect, increasing both physical strength and Spirit Points by 2, lasting 1 hour. Gingerbread: Food, Use effect: Recovers 450 Vitality Points in 30 seconds. Must be consumed in a non-combative state. If consumed for more than 15 seconds, you will achieve a fully satiated effect, increasing strength by 3, lasting 1 hour. Honey wine: Beverage, Use effect: Recovers 300 Spirit Points in 30 seconds. Must be consumed in a non-combative state. If consumed for more than 15 seconds, you will achieve a fully satiated effect, enhancing Spirit Point recovery speed by 30%, lasting 1 hour. These are some good food attributes, especially the honey wine. It recovers 600 Spirit Points in 30 seconds and gives a fully satiated effect. If consumed before a battle, you can still enjoy the effect of a 30% increase in Spirit Point recovery speed during a fight, Song Jian said with a look of pleasure on his face. What mattered most is that the honey wine was inexpensive here. All together, these three items only cost 600 Doomsday Coins. Song Jian estimated that if he could sell honey wine in Doomsday City, he could sell a single bottle for more than 500 Doomsday Coins. A single item slot can carry up to 200 units of the same item. If Song Jian wasnt busy with other tasks, he could stockpile thousands of bottles of honey wine and easily make a two to three times profit upon selling them in Doomsday City. Just then, an explosion sounded from outside the inn, and the room slightly shook. Startled, Song Jian quickly looked out the window. The black-cloaked beastman Song Jian had seen before was fighting two others. The black beastman kept trying to distance himself while casting Shadow Magic on the two adventurers. Both adventurers retaliated with sword qi reaching five to six meters long, pressuring the beastman. He was making roaring noise in anger and confusion. Scum of Death Gods Fang, dare to ambush me! I will make you pay dearly for offending the Shadow Council Alliance! roared the beastman. Sorada, hand over the Shadow Crystal you have, and we might spare your life! a warrior in chainmail armor demanded sternly. Hand over the Shadow Crystal, or die! the other warriora femalelaid out their only two options. It would have been impossible to guess her sex had she not spoken; her attire did nothing to betray her gender. Why should I hand over the crystal we fought hard to obtain from the dragons minions, to a pack of jackals like you! Sorada roared, gripping a Magic Staff as though it were a warriors weapon and lunged at them. Just then, Song Jian heard some noise from the neighboring roomsomeone had seemed to have jumped out of the window. Two of Soradas companions leaped down from mid-air, landing beside him. One of the two was a man dressed in an elegant red suit, looking extremely handsome save for the pair of fangs protruding from his lips that ruined his appearance. The other one was a tall woman wearing a crown of thorns. Her clothes, made from woven vines, were rather revealing, merely covering private parts. Her body was somewhat visible amidst the entanglement of the vines. Upon seeing Soradas two companions, the two warriors of Death Gods Fang hesitated and took two steps back. Both parties stood facing each other on the street, and for a while, even the air seemed to stagnate. Actually, we dont have to began the warrior who initially demanded the Shadow Crystal. He fell silent for a moment before continuing. Chichichi~ The moment he opened his mouth, the vine-dressed woman waved her hand, and a circle of pale green light radiated from her hand. Several dark green vines tipped with thorns shot up from the ground, like pythons, pouncing towards the two warriors. Why waste breath? If you want the Shadow Crystal, show us that you have the skills. With a stern shout, the vine-dressed woman began controlling the dark green vines, continually altering their attack direction. I am thirsty for the taste of your blood, murmured the vampire-like man beside the beastman. With those words, he unsheathed a short sword from his waist. His body seemed to teleport, and he appeared instantly in front of one of the warriors of Death Gods Fang. Damn! Its a Shadow Assassin! Run! We are no match for them Red light suddenly burst forth from the warriors, looking like flames. The force from the qi caught the vampire, who was about to stab his dagger into his victim, off guard and sent him flying. He managed to steady himself in mid-air and made a threatening gesture at the two warriors, floating like a bird. Do you really want to be enemies with the Death Gods Fang? The warrior, shrouded in red qi, shouted angrily, but the spectators could hear the fear in her voice. Kill them all! The beastman roared, his staff aloft. He slammed it onto the ground. An explosion. A crevice appeared where the staff struck, and hot magma poured out. A claw covered in scales reached out and gripped the edge of the crevice before a huge figure leaped out. Oh, my God, a demon! What the hell is that? Itll destroy the town! Onlookers were frightened at the sight of the creature that emerged and scrambled in every direction. Damn it, Sorada, how could you summon a Hell Demon here! complained the vine-dressed woman angrily. Oh, Sorada, youll destroy this town, chimed the vampire man with a mischievous smile on his face. Run! The two warriors exchanged a glance and immediately turned tail and ran towards the town gates. Chase them! I want to tear them to shreds and banish their souls to burn in the flames of Hell for 10,000 years! roared the beastman. Enraged to the point of madness, he started chasing the warriors. Soradas lost his mind again; we need to follow him. Why did I have to end up in a group with him? the vine-dressed woman complained angrily. Vines sprouted from the ground, raising her up, and carrying her like she was flying. This way is more interesting, isnt it? The vampire man chuckled, shaking his blood-red robe. He looked like a large bird as he flew after the beastman. Chapter 538 - Chapter 538: Chapter 538: Queen Bee Wine Chapter 538: Chapter 538: Queen Bee Wine Song Jian stood at the window of the second-floor inn, looking at the traces left by the battle in the town. The fight between the two sides had been brief, but the damage caused was extensive. The entire street was in complete disarray, a seven- or eight-meter-wide crack dividing the street in two. Molten magma surged within the crack, sporadically spewing outwards and igniting various flammable materials around it. Many townsfolk had begun to fight the fires, but even more, were frantically fleeing towards the towns outskirts. Deaths Fang, such a name sounds vaguely familiar. Song Jian watched as the group disappeared into the distance, pondering to himself. Deaths Scythe, Deaths Fang, whats next, Deaths Skull, Deaths Hand? Why not just be direct and call themselves the Death God Knock Knock Knock~ A knock echoed as Pikes voice carried in from beyond the door. Dear guests, are you still there? I hope the commotion earlier didnt bother you. You know, Ive been in the Garrison Town for over three years, and this is the first time Ive encountered such a situation. I swear, things like this dont happen often here. I believe it wont be long before someone steps forward to take care of this mess. Of course, the boss has said that perhaps we might have to adjust your accommodation costs due to this incident Alright, Pike, dont worry about it. In fact, you can come in and talk to me. Song Jian drew the curtains and walked towards the dining table. Cold venison shanks were no treat. Pike carefully stepped in, let out a sigh of relief when he spotted Song Jian enjoying his venison, and apologized: I hope I didnt disturb your dinner, esteemed guest Song Jian waved his hand at Pike to cut him off and asked directly: Do you know who was involved in the fight just now? Pike hesitated for a brief moment before whispering, I apologize, esteemed guest. Neither of those two parties are locals. They are outsiders, and it seems their destination is the Dark Castle about 300 miles from here. They had both inquired about the Dark Castle with me Indeed, it fits my premonitions. Song Jian quietly sighed with relief. Pike, Im fine, you should go and assuage the other guests. The hotel is quite packed today Song Jian said with a laugh; Please accept my sincere apologies once more. The boss will be personally paying you a visit shortly to apologize. If theres anything you require at this moment, feel free to let me know. As long as it isnt too demanding, I believe the boss will try his best to accommodate. Pike said. Oh, is that so? Could the boss bring me a bottle of honey wine then? I really adore its flavor. Song Jian replied with a chuckle. I believe the boss should be able to fulfill this small request. Please wait a moment. Pike said with a smile as he carefully backed out of the room. Before long, the tavern owner, an old man with only one remaining eye, came into Song Jians room bearing a bottle of honey wine. Honored guest, I have come here to express my apologies for the fight earlier The tavern owner said as he bowed. Please sit, may I ask your name Song Jian rose from his chair, pulled out another one for the old man, smiling as he asked. Poke Basto, but you can call me Old Boke. Everyone in town calls me that. The innkeeper sat down, placed the honey wine on the table, and said, This is a bottle of my treasured Queen Bee Wine, made from the honey of the twenty-fifth-level Wild Queen Bee. Its much more mellow and rich than ordinary honey wine. I would like to offer it to you as an apology, and I hope you can accept it. Queen Bee Wine? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he picked up the bottle, which appeared to have been aged for quite some time. Queen Bee Wine: Beverage, usage effect: restores 1000 Spirit Points in 30 seconds. Must be out of combat when consumed. If you spend over 15 seconds consuming it, you will achieve a well-fed status, increasing the speed of Spirit Point recovery by 50% for one hour. As I thought, the effects have improved substantially. Even for someone skilled in magic, this one bottle alone would allow them to fully recover their combat capabilities in just thirty seconds! Song Jian exclaimed with delighted surprise. I greatly appreciate this, Old Boke. Actually, theres a matter I wanted to discuss with you. Song Jian replied with a broad smile as he stored away the Queen Bee Wine. His current Spirit Point cap was barely over two hundred, so regular honey wine would be sufficient for his needs. Using the Queen Bee Wine would be somewhat of a luxury. Oh, what seems to be the matter? Old Boke asked with a hint of confusion in his only eye. I am interested in purchasing a large quantity of your honey wine. If you have more of this Queen Bee Wine, that would be even better! Song Jian stated directly. A large purchase? Old Bokes face showed clear relief. May I ask how many bottles you were thinking of buying? I would like to buy two thousand bottles for the first purchase! Song Jian replied. What? Two thousand bottles? Thats the entire towns consumption for a year! Old Boke cried in surprise. If possible, I would like to establish a long-term trade relationship with you. I have a store at the City of Hymns and I would like to sell the honey wine there. Song Jian stated. It was impossible to establish trade relations with Garrison Town due to the Protection Black Mist around Doomsday City. Even though the City of Hymns had a greater distance from Garrison Town than Doomsday City, establishing a regular trade route shouldnt be a problem. The City of Hymns? Poke responded in shock. Its over a months journey from here. Thats quite far If its not convenient for you, I can send a caravan specifically to buy from here. However, in that case, I expect some concessions on the price Song Jian suggested. Hiring a caravan in the City of Hymns would not be expensive. Song Jian could even hire a Silver Moon Commerce caravan to help him purchase honey wine. Esteemed guest, the amount you require is simply too much. Our small inn alone wouldnt be able to meet your request. With our production capabilities, we can only produce at most two hundred bottles of honey wine per month. Old Boke regretfully admitted. Only two hundred bottles? Thats a shame Song Jian expressed his disappointment. Two hundred bottles really were too few. The profits might hardly cover the hiring costs for a caravan. After hesitating for a while, Old Boke tentatively asked, Honored guest, since we are unable to produce a large volume of honey wine, maybe you would be interested in purchasing the recipe to produce it? Song Jians eyes sparkled, and he immediately asked, The recipe for honey wine, are you willing to sell it? Old Boke laughed, Of course, provided you have an appropriate offer. I would be more than happy to sell you the recipe for honey wine. Chapter 539 - Chapter 539: Chapter 539 Wild Bee Forest Chapter 539: Chapter 539 Wild Bee Forest Song Jian, judging by his own standards, always thought that such a precious honey wine recipe wouldnt be sold by the tavern owner. However, he didnt realize that the honey wine recipe he found so valuable was not as important to the tavern owner. After all, in the garrison town, the honey wine of the tavern owner, although famous, was always sold as ordinary wine at a relatively low price that the average residents of the town could afford. How much does this recipe cost? Song Jian felt he might have overestimated the importance of the recipe and was afraid hed be at the mercy of the tavern owners pricing. Hehe, three thousand Doomsday Coins, how does that sound? Old Boke asked with a broad smile on his face. What, three thousand Doomsday Coins? Song Jian looked surprised. He thought not that the recipe was too expensive, but that Old Boke was selling it too cheap. In his view, as long as the price was under ten thousand Doomsday Coins, he would buy it. Yes, three thousand Doomsday Coins! Old Boke confirmed, placing a rolled-up piece of parchment on the table. Song Jian nodded without hesitation and paid three thousand Doomsday Coins, taking the recipe in his hand. Recipe: Honey Wine. Cooking formula. Use: Teaches you a more efficient way to make honey wine. Usage Requirements: Level 3 Cooking. Ingredients: Grains (3), wild honey (1), clean water (1); If you want to make a higher-grade royal jelly wine, you just need to replace the wild honey in it with royal jelly. Old Boke explained with a smile. Song Jian nodded and, unable to wait, unfolded the recipe and used it. The requirement for making honey wine is only to have a Cooking skill level of three. Song Jians Cooking skill had long reached level three, naturally meeting the learning requirements of the recipe. After using it, the recipe in Song Jians hand turned into a ray of white light and disappeared, and all the information about making honey wine instantly appeared in Song Jians mind. Closing his eyes and going over the method of making honey wine in his mind, Song Jian found that its method of preparation was not complex, otherwise, a mere level three Cooking skill wouldnt be sufficient for one to learn it. Acquiring grains was not difficult, as they could be grown in Song Jians territory. However, the biggest challenge in making honey wine was finding wild honey. Without it, there would be no making of honey wine. Boss, where can I get wild honey? Song Jian asked. Walk ten miles south from the garrison town, and there is a Wild Bee Forest. By killing the wild bees there, you have a chance to get this wild honey. Once a month, a wild bee queen appears there. If you kill it, it will drop royal jelly, which you can use to make royal jelly wine! Old Boke revealed, without any reservation, the location and methods to obtain wild honey to Song Jian. Thank you, boss. Song Jian nodded and said. Dont mention it. But be careful when you go to the Wild Bee Forest. The bees there are all level twenty-five. The bee queen is even a level thirty elite BOSS. Moreover, there are a large number of wild bees there. If you attract too many, even a ten-person adventure team will suffer big losses. Old Boke reminded him. I got it. I certainly wont risk my life just for a bottle of wine! Song Jian laughed. The next day, early in the morning, Song Jian left the garrison town and headed towards the Wild Bee Forest. In reality, the map he bought from Wang Chui clearly marked the location of the Wild Bee Forest, including the types and levels of monsters inside. However, it only indicated the levels of ordinary wild bees and did not mark the bee queen. If he were to rely solely on this map, he would definitely suffer a big loss. With still a bit of time before his meeting with Qi Yun, Song Jian decided to go to the Wild Bee Forest first to gather some materials for making honey wine. After leaving the inn, Song Jian only bought twenty bottles of honey wine. These bottles were just enough for his personal use and could not be sold for profit. Although Song Jian has a fief in Doomsday City and a shop in the City of Hymns, and could earn nearly ten thousand Doomsday Coins a month even without doing anything, as his level and strength grow, the money would no longer satisfy his needs. He planned to take advantage of this time to gather more wild honey. If he could get two or three thousand portions of ingredients, when he returned to Doomsday City, he could sell a large amount of honey wine and make a profit of at least a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. Song Jian, following the maps guidance, quickly arrived at the Wild Bee Forest. Only then did he realize that the Wild Bee Forest was not a wood but a large stone forest. Ugly stalagmites stood erect here, big and small, high and low. The distance between these rock pillars was very narrow, allowing only one person to pass through. The low buzzing sound emanated from the stone forest, and Song Jian saw fist-sized black wild bees constantly flying in and out of the forest. When Song Jian looked at the wild bees at the edge of the stone pillars, he found that there were no lone bees. They all moved in groups of three to five, and the distance between each group was quite close. Thank goodness, these are only level twenty-five ordinary monsters. As long as Im careful, there shouldnt be a problem, Song Jian reassured himself. Taking out a banner with a red edge, Song Jian waved it vigorously. Immediately, two beams of light emerged from the Fifth Battle Flag, transforming into two fire elementals about a meter in height on the ground. Song Jian put away the flag and directed the two fire elementals to lure the monsters. His own attack range was too short, and if he tried to lure the monsters on his own, he might attract too many. By using fire elementals to draw monsters, this situation could be avoided. Even bees ten meters away could be attacked by the fire elementals, which would then lure them over. Bzz, bzz, bzz~ The three bees that were attacked immediately flew towards the fire elementals. These bees could even use semi-ranged attacks. When they flew to a distance about a meter from the fire elementals, they suddenly stopped, lifted their tails, and shot venomous stingers at the fire elementals. Shoo, shoo~ The black stingers, each about a finger long, looked like crossbow bolts fired at the fire elementals. These little guys, they have quite strong attacks! Seeing the damage numbers floating above the fire elementals heads, Song Jian was taken aback. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian could not afford to wait and see. The vitality points of the two fire elementals were falling quickly. It wouldnt take long before they dropped to less than half. Once these two fire elementals die, it would take an hour to summon them again. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword viciously cleaved into one of the bees, making it somersault backwards. These level twenty-five bees had a rather high defense. Even Song Jian could only deal two to three hundred points of damage per hit. Having attracted the aggression of all three bees, Song Jian swung his sword and began to focus on one, dealing all-out damage. Chapter 540 - Chapter 540: Chapter 540: Wilderness Poisonous Bee Chapter 540: Chapter 540: Wilderness Poisonous Bee Wild Poison Bee, Level 25, Vitality Points: 3000/3000, Characteristics: Enhanced Defense, Enhanced Toxicity, Skill: Poison Sting; These wild bees were resilient with high defense; even with the sharpness of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, it was still challenging to break the monsters defenses all at once. A single slash only sent these bees flying, and once they paused slightly in mid-air, they instantly recovered and continued to launch their toxic stings at Song Jian. Pfft pfft~ The poisonous stings hit Song Jians body, held at bay by his Ghostly Leather Armor, producing a muffled sound. Numbers representing damage floated above Song Jians head, in the range of fifty to sixty points each time. Although this type of damage was bearable for Song Jian, the simultaneous attack of the three bees also made it hard for him to hold on for long. His only option was to finish the fight quickly, rapidly casting his sword skills one after another towards these bees. Thanks to the aura aspect of the Sword Control Skill, Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi now reached almost three hundred points, enough to support him in casting all his skills at once. Smack smack smack~ Three lightning-fast Sword Qi strikes hit the same bee, finally breaking through its defense, and with a pop sound, the bees entire body exploded with a light yellow liquid splattering everywhere, filling the air slowly with a light sweet fragrance. As the rest of the bees felt the death of their companion, they became even more crazed. A layer of crimson glowed on their dark bodies, increasing the frequency of their poison sting attacks, which hurt Song Jian significantly, reducing his vitality rapidly. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ With both wild bees firing their stingers, Song Jian felt as if a line of soldiers was firing at him simultaneously. Plop~ With a soft sound, Song Jian felt a numbness at his neck, followed by a burning pain spreading out from it, making him inhale sharply. Flash Thunder Strike! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Traces of dark red streaks appeared in the sky as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swung through the air. Each attack took away more than three hundred vitality points from the bees. Song Jian noticed that the Flash Thunder Strike, which causes lightning damage, and the accumulatively damaging Sweeping Sword Style, did particularly high damage to these defensively enhanced bees. But his previously unbeatable Light Strike did only moderate damage. Song Jian changed his strategy, started to apply sword techniques specifically and simultaneously activated the Frost Shield, completely protecting his body. More than a minute later, the two wild bees were finally cut in half by Song Jian, falling on the ground, their bodies twitching slightly. Out of the three bees, only one dropped wild honey and nothing else. The bees bodies could have been used to extract some materials using a skill like the Dissection Technique, but Song Jian had acquired this technique too late and its level was still only one, rendering it unable to decompose the bodies of the level twenty-five wild bees. So he had to leave the bodies to gradually burn to ashes. At this point, the burning pain on Song Jians neck was intensifying. He could feel a hot breath gushing out from the wound, like a wildfire trying to spread to other parts of his body. But it was quickly crippled by a refreshing energy from his mind. Upon opening the battle damage information panel, Song Jian saw a screen filled with poison damage. System: You have been affected by the fire poison damage of the Wild Poison Bee, losing 30 vitality points per second. This damage triggers the talent skill Thick Skin, reducing the damage taken. Final loss: 15 vitality points; This sort of fire poison damage message, flickering more than a dozen times without stopping. Every few seconds, a fifteen-point damage would pop up above Song Jians head. These wild bees are far stronger than regular level twenty-five monsters. I wonder how the innkeeper managed to gather so much honey. The fire poison on the wild bees stingers was so potent that even the talent skill Thick Skin couldnt negate it; it could only weaken the damage. Even an elite-level boss would probably not have such strong poison damage. Song Jian touched his neck, where a small lump was emerging, one-third of the stinger that had hit his neck was still protruding from the wound. Song Jian took hold of the tail end of the stinger and yanked it out forcefully, instantly pulling out the finger-long stinger from his neck. After removing the poisonous sting, the fire poison damage Song Jian was receiving gradually weakened until it was finally suppressed by the talent skill and slowly faded away completely. At this point, Song Jians vitality was just over five hundred points. These three bees deal almost as much damage as a level twenty-five elite-level boss. With so many wild bees, its going to be a slow and steady process to whittle them down one by one, Song Jian exhaled. For now, he had only found out that these bees were not very resistant to lightning damage, yet, they had high resistance to both fire and holy damage; While skills like Sweeping Sword Style, that pile up force, also deal considerable damage to them, it seems I should use Flash Thunder Strike and Sweeping Sword Style more when attacking them, thought Song Jian. He glanced at the long sword in his hand and with a thought, the golden long sword shadow on his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly materialized, while the dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned into a shadow, attached to the golden sword conducting a faint golden glow. Since they are resistant to fire damage, lets see if gold attribute damage can break their defense. Song Jian thought, looking at the Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand. After sitting down and fully recovering his vitality, Song Jian, with the fire element elf in control, triggered three wild bees again; Sweeping Sword Style! The Golden Demonslaying Sword fiercely slashed against the hard shell of the bee. With a slight flash of light, a smooth cut was made on its shell. The bee let out a shrill scream and, trembling, lost control over its body and plummeted to the ground; The effect is good! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately started to swing the Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand like a madman, attacking the three bees; Golden Demonslaying Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment effect: Attack 87-96, Critical Hit +5, Strike Back +3, Evil-destroying +1, Attack Speed +7, Gold Attribute Damage +35, Excellent Strike Rate +10%; The damage of the Golden Demonslaying Sword was slightly lower than the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, but the bees had no significant resistance to the golden attribute. Added with the increased critical hit and excellent strike rate, the bees were frequently incurring massive damage. It took just over thirty seconds for Song Jian to eliminate all three bees. Picking up the two pots of wild honey dropped by the bees, excitement budged in Song Jians eyes as he looked towards the stone forest. There are many types of monsters in the game, and each one has its distinct features. When players encounter a monster for the first time, they will carefully probe the characteristics and weaknesses of the monster. Once mastered, they can develop highly efficient hunting methods specifically tailored for that monster, turning it into an object for leveling and collecting items. After having probed twice, Song Jian had also discovered the characteristics and weaknesses of the Wild Poison Bee. The efficiency of the second hunting round had improved at least twofold compared to the first round. Excitement filled Song Jians heart. Hearing the buzzing in the stone forest, his ears began to find it pleasing. Chapter 541 - Chapter 541: Chapter 541: Wild Honey Chapter 541: Chapter 541: Wild Honey Wild Honey, ingredient, edible, Effect 1: Direct consumption can restore 300 Vitality Points and 150 Spirit Points within 30 seconds. If you take more than 15 seconds to consume it, you will gain a full meal effect, increasing your Spirit attribute by 1 for an hour; Effect 2: Can be used to make honey wine. The wild honey dropped by the Wilderness Poison Bees is not only one of the ingredients for brewing honey wine, but it can also be directly consumed, restoring both Vitality Points and Spirit Points. Most importantly, there is no restriction on using it in non-combat situations, meaning that it is a replenishing item that can be used directly during combat. This characteristic makes wild honey much more valuable. If it werent for its small one-time recovery of Vitality Points and Spirit Points, selling it might make more money than honey wine. Having found a highly efficient way to hunt Wilderness Poison Bees and being enticed by the benefits of wild honey, Song Jian dives into a frenzy of monster killing. For an entire day, Song Jian fought monsters on the edge of the stone forest until the sky gradually darkened. Reluctantly, he stopped and headed towards Army Camp Town. In a single day, Song Jian had hunted nearly a thousand wild bees with minimal consumption of resources. Aside from the initial probing of the Wilderness Poison Bees weaknesses, he spent the rest of the day completely recovering through brief rest. In one days time, Song Jian had collected over 300 pieces of wild honey, enough for him to make more than 300 bottles of honey wine. At the same time, his combat experience also increased by 21%, bringing him a small step closer to Level 27. Returning to Army Camp Town, Song Jian went straight to the Old Army Camp Inn. Initially, he planned to stay only for a day and head to the Dark Castle in Shadowfang Mountain Range after confirming the direction. It seemed like he would have to spend a few more days in this small town. As the lava in the huge crack on the street outside the inn lost its magic energy support, it gradually dispersed, leaving only a seven or eight-meter-long and more than one-meter-wide gap. Still, one day was enough for the townspeople to repair the crack, and when Song Jian returned to the inn, the crack was no longer visible. Seeing Song Jian walking into the inn, the one-eyed innkeeper Old Boke raised his eyebrows, sniffed, and his face broke into a broad smile. He opened his arms and shouted loudly: Welcome back to Old Bokes inn, brave divine protector! I bet youve been hunting wild bees in the Wild Bee Forest all day, otherwise, your body wouldnt have such a strong Wild Bee honey scent. Haha, lets toast to the warrior! Clang, clang, clang~ Old Boke shook a small copper bell on the counter, making a pleasant ringing sound. Everyone raised their glasses and shouted loudly towards Song Jian: To our warrior! Song Jian was taken aback, then he picked up a glass of beer and shouted loudly: To the Old Army Camp Inn! Everyone drank and laughed heartily. Some played the violin, some sang valiant military songs, and even more people punched the tables along with the beat. The atmosphere in the inn instantly reached a climax. Old Boke, you got a hounds nose Song Jian took a few strong sniffs of himself but didnt smell anything. Haha, how many Wilderness Poison Bees did you kill today? Fifty or a hundred? Otherwise, there wouldnt be such a strong sweet scent! Old Boke patted Song Jian on the shoulder vigorously and said, There are too many wild bees in the Wild Bee Forest. Im afraid one day theyll swarm the town, and if that really happens, I believe the Army Camp Town wont stand a chance. You can post hunting quests. I believe if the rewards are reasonable, divine protectors would be willing to accept the quests, Song Jian shrugged and said. Although there arent many players in Army Camp Town, those who can survive in this harsh environment are all elites. The wild bees are thorny, but they are no match for these players. The players lack of interest in the Wild Bee Forest is just because its not attractive enough. I cant afford to offer quest rewards, even for the wild honey needed for brewing honey wine every month, it already emptied my pockets, Old Boke shook his head and said. Honey wine is the specialty of the Old Army Camp Inn. To maintain this reputation, Old Boke had to spend at least half of his profits each month to hire divine protectors to hunt Wilderness Poison Bees and acquire honey. Song Jian shrugged, thinking that honey wine could be considered Army Camp Towns specialty. If it could be traded with other places, it would not only eliminate the monster threats around the town but also bring prosperity to the towns commercial activities. However, this had nothing to do with Song Jian, as he couldnt stay here forever. By the way, did the group who fought yesterday come back? Song Jian asked. They dare to come back? Hmph, the damage they caused to the town yesterday exceeded a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. They have been marked as the least welcome people in town and wont receive any service or help in the future! Old Boke said angrily. Those who have been living in Army Camp Town for a long time have already considered it their home and do not allow anyone to destroy it. The two Death God warriors and the three Dark Council Alliance members from yesterday will most likely never be able to set foot in the town again. I think Ill be staying here for a few more days. Prepare a dinner for me, just like yesterdays, Song Jian had a couple of drinks, chatted casually with Boke, and then returned to his room to rest. No problem! I hope you can kill all those creatures in the Wild Bee Forest! As Old Boke watched Song Jians back, he lifted his glass of wine and shouted loudly. For several days, Song Jian tirelessly hunted Wilderness Poison Bees, obtaining more than 2,000 wild honeys. His inventory was nearly full. There were no more Wilderness Poison Bees at the edge of the Wild Bee Forest. One had to go nearly a hundred meters deep into the stone forest to find traces of wild bees. As Song Jian looked at the dense rows of wild honey in his inventory, he nodded in satisfaction: The time is almost up. I should go meet Qi Yun at the Shadowfang Mountain Range. This past few days of grinding wild bees has made me sick. Just as Song Jian was about to turn around and leave, a wild bee the size of a basketball appeared before his eyes. Wilderness Poison Queen Bee? Song Jians eyes lit up; he had hunted so many wild bees but hadnt encountered a single Poison Queen Bee. The Queen Bees respawn time was once a month. Song Jian thought he wouldnt encounter one, but it respawned today. Queen Bee Honey, this is a good item for making Queen Bee Wine. Im lucky today. Song Jian gripped his long sword, a smile appearing on his face. He controlled the fire elemental elf and threw a ball of flame at the Poison Queen Bee. Chapter 542 - Chapter 542: Chapter 542: Wild King Bee Chapter 542: Chapter 542: Wild King Bee Boom, Boom~ Two hot balls of fire hit the Wild King Bee, immediately grabbing its attention. A low hum as loud as a bomber filled the air, the Wild King Bee moved with astonishing speed, leaving after-images as it rushed towards the two fire-elemental elves. Swoosh, Swoosh~ As soon as it was about three meters away, the Wild King Bee shot two poisonous stings. The finger-long stings, emitting purple-black light, left a trailing afterimage on Song Jians cornea before directly hitting the bodies of the two fire-elemental elves. Bang! Bang! The sharp poisonous stings, like two sniper bullets, blew a large hole in the chests of the fire-elemental elves. The purple-black poison spread in an instant, coloring their entire bodies, turning even their surface flames into purple-black fire. After shooting out its stings, the Wild King Bee charged violently at one fire-elemental elf, and after a series of chomp and bite sounds, the elfs head showed a successive loss of fifty to sixty vitality points. In less than three seconds, this fire-elemental elf exploded completely. After killing one fire-elemental elf, the Wild King Bee rapidly flew towards the other one, but this time, instead of using its chomp and bite skill, it used a normal attack. It took a good ten plus seconds to kill the second fire-elemental elf. Just as it finished off the two fire-elemental elves and was preparing to target Song Jian, Song Jians Golden Demonslaying Sword had already viciously slammed onto it. With a thump sound, the Wild King Bee was sent somersaulting, tumbling several rounds in the air and emitting a hum. Swoosh, Swoosh~ Two more poisonous stings were shot at Song Jian. Ordinary Wild Bee stings, he could resist relying on his equipment, but the stings of the Wild King Bee, Song Jian didnt even dare to try, directly activated his Frost Shield and darted aside. Thump, Thump~ With two muffled sounds, the poison stings grazed the edge of the Frost Shield and flew away, causing a large part of the ice shield to explode. Song Jian had a scare. The two near misses reduced the shields 800 vitality points to critical red. Only a thin layer of the Frost Shield was left on the surface of his body. Sword Silk! Song Jian wielded his long sword in the air, and three strands of hair-thin Sword Silk appeared out of thin air, lashing viciously on the carapace of the Poison King Bee, leaving three white marks. -122 -142 -135 -56 -75 -68 Three damage points of over one hundred, and three slightly smaller damage points floated up from the top of the Poison King Bees head. Song Jian spun around, his dark gold sword blade flickering with a trace of blue electric light. Flash Thunder Strike! Crackle, Crackle, Crackle~ Three sword Qis carrying lightning damage hit the Poison King Bee almost simultaneously, instantly cracking its hard exterior shell. The King Wasp let out an angry, piercing shriek, its form shooting towards Song Jian like lightning. The sharp tool on its mouth was full of fierce barbs, once it used its Sting Bite technique, it could easily tear open any sturdy defense; Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jian swung his long sword, and a light flow of creamy white Qi began to encircle his body; Ding Ding Ding Ding~ A flurry of sounds like rain striking banana leaves rang out. Over Song Jians head floated words like Evade and Resist. Even when damage was dealt, it amounted to just single digits, so insignificant it could be disregarded; Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill was only Level 2, too low to cause serious damage or break through the King Wasps defense. But the essence of Tai Chi Sword Skill lay in its defense; no attack, however powerful, could break through it; It could not only weaken an enemys attack, but also make one immune to all negative states, and even had the chance to rebound enemy attacks. If anyone claimed Tai Chi Sword Skill to be the ultimate defensive sword skill, Song Jian would not disagree; After the King Wasps Sting Bite technique was used, it caused less than thirty points of damage to Song Jian, even less than a normal attack; This was the attacking pattern of the Boss that Song Jian had figured out by sacrificing two Fire Elemental Sprites. He temporarily had no good way to deal with the King Wasps quick double poison needle attack and could only put up a defense shield to resist it. His Tai Chi Sword Skill was indeed the perfect counter to the Sting Bite technique, a damage-over-time skill. Sweeping Sword Style! The long sword in Song Jians hand suddenly grew heavy and swung thrice in succession at the King Wasp. The intense Qi overlapped and exploded within the King Wasps body; Boom, Boom, Boom~ Three times the damage, each time more intense than the last, causing the King Wasp to stagger slightly in the air; Flash Thunder Strike! Three sword Qi C each with the attribute of lightning C once again struck the King Wasp. The Flash Thunder Strike, with a cooldown of only ten seconds, could almost be considered a standard attack. Moreover, its lightning attribute perfectly countered the King Wasp, causing tremendous damage; The fight continued. Song Jian mercilessly executed sword skills to attack the King Wasp while remaining vigilant for any potential new techniques the King Wasp could unleash; The King Wasps vitality kept decreasing, and after more than ten minutes, its Vitality Points had dropped to quarter. A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. At this rate, in another five to six minutes at the most, the already deeply wounded King Wasp would meet its demise under his sword; A few minutes later, just as Song Jian was preparing to reap the fruits of victory, he suddenly detected a whiff of blood. Song Jian, who was in the midst of attacking the King Wasp, seemed to sense something. The sword strike he had already launched was swiftly drawn back, and he lashed out with a slash of sword Qi behind him based on instinct; Clink~ The figure of a rogue slowly appeared, with crossed daggers in his hands, employing the Parry skill to repel the sword Qi released by Song Jian. How did you detect me? Kun Jue asked in surprise, looking at Song Jian. As a top-ranked assassin within the Death Gods Scythe organization, Kun Jue was known for his unpredictable appearances. This, in no small part, was due to his stealth technique having reached the maximum level 10. Even when passing by high-level creatures with great power, Kun Jue would go unnoticed; Some even met their end at his hands without having any clue who attacked them. Deaths Scythe? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he squinted at the strange symbol on Kun Jues leather armor; The Death Gods Scythe had dispatched a second assassin at this time, but how they learned that the first assassin had died was anyones guess. Kun Jue was level thirty and had picked the suitable profession of a rogue for the assassin. Had Song Jian not detected him earlier, he might have fallen into a pincer attack just now. Such persistent ghosts! Song Jians eyes narrowed as a chilling murderous intent surfaced. Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: Chapter 543: Smoke Bomb Chapter 543: Chapter 543: Smoke Bomb Song Jian was caught in a pincer attack between the wounded Wild King Bee boss in front and the level-30 Deaths Scythe assassin pursuing from behind. Go to hell! Kun Jue revealed himself, but instead of retreating, he charged like a warrior towards Song Jian, his dagger slashing towards Song Jians neck like a hunters fang. Song Jian saw a flash of white light and quickly raised his sword to block. With a clang, the dagger was stopped inches from his face. A dark green flash crossed the blade of the dagger and a nauseating stench drifted from it. Song Jians heart sank. The dagger was poisoned! As Kun Jues dagger was almost knocked away, he stabilized it with effort. He felt a numbness in his arms and was taken aback. Although Song Jian had hidden all his attributes, they were still revealed under Kun Jues inspection skill. Song Jian was only level 26, four levels lower than him, giving Kun Jue a psychological advantage. However, during their collision, Kun Jue discovered that Song Jians strength had far surpassed his own, causing his face to darken. However, the battle-hardened Kun Jue did not feel discouraged. Many of his assassination targets had greatly exceeded his own power, but in the end, they were all killed by him. Such a small surprise was nothing to Kun Jue. Like a swallow, he suddenly flipped and stabbed at the back of Song Jians head. This was one of Kun Jues signature attacks, the Side Flip Chisel Attack, a rare skill owned by assassins. It was a reward he obtained after laboriously accomplishing a special task. Such tasks were so rare that they did not come across by every one in a thousand assassins, and perhaps only one or two in a hundred who received such a task could complete it and receive the reward. Kun Jue was one of them. This unexpected move had turned defeat into victory many times for him. However, just then, Song Jian surged forward, his long sword cutting down violently, causing Kun Jue to miss. Realizing Song Jians move, Kun Jue hesitated for a moment before understanding that Song Jian was using a skill that forced a displacement, evading his fatal strike. The Broken Wing Dance! After Song Jian made a vacant slash in front, he immediately turned around and slashed at Kun Jue. Clang, clang~ Reacting swiftly, Kun Jue used his dagger to block, leaning back like a willow leaf to offset the force of the blow. Two numbers over thirty floated above his head, signifying the damage he had taken. The opponents damage is too high. Even though I successfully blocked it, I still got hurt. Kun Jues heart sank. He had underestimated his opponent and thoughts of a thousand mile escape arose in his mind. In truth, Kun Jue should have retreated immediately after Song Jian discovered him and broke his invisibility status using Sword Qi. This was a basic instinct of an assassin when a strike misses, retreat thousands of miles. Song Jians level 26 status misled Kun Jue, making him overconfident and causing him to believe he could kill Song Jian in a direct fight, even if he didnt get the first strike. But the ensuing confrontation went beyond Kun Jues expectations. Song Jians strength attribute completely dominated his own despite being four levels lower. Kun Jue noticed for the first time that there seemed to be something wrong with the information on Song Jian. At this point, if Kun Jue had given up the assassination and retreated immediately, Song Jian would have had to deal with the attacks of the Poisonous King Bee and probably wouldnt have pursued him. Kun Jue only needed to regain Song Jians information and form a new assassination plan. However, he decided to take the chance, believing that his assassination experience could help him overcome this little setback. However, when Song Jians formidable damage was laid bare before Kun Jues eyes, it was like a bucket of cold water poured on him from head to toe. The chilling feeling made him feel as if he were standing naked in the Siberian wind. Danger! This thought flashed through Kun Jues mind. He was ready to retreat. Just then, a burst of Qi exploded from Song Jians long sword. Kun Jue felt a loss of control over his body, which was launched into the air, now weightless. Damn it, how did this happen! Kun Jues face turned ghastly pale, cold sweat dripping down his cheeks. It doesnt matter. Even if he takes this opportunity to attack me, it would only result in serious injury. He cant kill me. I can use Doppelganger Illusion and Aurora Shadow to escape safely. Kun Jue comforted himself internally. Even though he had lost control of his body, he quickly formulated a number of escape plans should he regain control. He had confidence to escape. Just then, Kun Jue realized that Song Jian did not continue to attack him but moved to the side. Why did he not take this golden opportunity to severely injure me? Kun Jue was puzzled. Although he didnt know why, he felt that there was a bigger threat waiting for him. As expected, just as Kun Jues body began to fall and was about to regain control of his body, a buzzing sound of rapidly flapping wings sounded in his ears. The Wild King Bee! Kun Jues heart plummeted. He instantly understood Song Jians plan. The latter was preparing to use him as a shield to block the Wild King Bees attack! Damn it, how could this happen! A look of despair washed over Kun Jues face. His initial plan was to ambush Song Jian when he was absorbed in battling the nearly-dead boss. He didnt expect his own steps to be detected early, and worse still, he ended up becoming the target of the Wild King Bees attack due to Song Jians tactics. Whoosh, whoosh~ Two purple-black poisonous needles were shot at Song Jian, who sneered. Transforming into a black shadow, he slid away from the airborne Kun Jue and gave him a kick, sending him flying towards the needles. Thud, thud~ Both poisoned needles hit Kun Jue with deadly accuracy. One drilled into his chest and the other into his ribs. It felt like corrosion was spreading from the punctured areas, and soon the rest of his body. Kun Jue crashed to the ground, rolled a couple of times, and biting down on his teeth, quickly took out a smoke grenade and smashed it onto the ground. Boom! After a spark, a thick white smoke began to spread around them. In no time, everything within a few dozen meters became completely invisible. Chapter 544 - Chapter 544: Chapter 544: Forced Stealth Chapter 544: Chapter 544: Forced Stealth Flash Thunder Strike! Without giving Kun Jue a glance, Song Jian turned around and rushed towards the Wild King Bee. A streak of lightning flashed three times in quick succession. The Wild King bee let out a piercing shriek, as it exploded into fragments, as though a delicate porcelain was smashed to pieces. Song Jian was stunned for a moment. He didnt expect such a strong reaction from the death of the Wild King Bee. However, now that it was dead, Song Jian casually picked up the few items it had dropped and glanced cautiously around him. Although Kun Jue seemed to have left, Song Jian believed he wouldnt give up so easily. He was likely still lurking in the vicinity, perhaps even gritting his teeth and staring at him bitterly. Those two Bee King Poison NeedlesI wouldnt dare to let them hit me casually. The venom alone it would be enough to drive a person mad, Song Jian thought of Kun Jue tormented by the venom of the Wild King Bee, a faint smile appearing on his face. After waiting for a while, as Kun Jue didnt show up, Song Jian carefully exited the stone forest. The monster respawn rate in this area was rapid, and carelessness could result in being swarmed by wild bees. Once he was out of the stone forest, Song Jian began to examine the spoils in his inventory. First was the almost guaranteed drop of Wild King Bee honey. This time, he had gotten three portions. These could be used to brew three bottles of Bee King Wine but after looking at the properties of the Wild King Bee honey, Song Jian became hesitant, unsure if he should brew into a Bee King Wine which only restored Spirit Points. Wild King Bee Honey: ingestible and used in brewing. Effect 1: Immediate consumption restores 800 Vitality Points and 200 Spirit Points, and continuously restores 500 Vitality Points and 150 Spirit Points over the next 30 seconds. Upon first use, permanently increases physical attribute by 1 point. Subsequent uses will not increase attribute points. Effect 2: Can be used for brewing Bee King Wine. The properties of the Wild King Bee Honey were so great, it made Song Jian feel that turning it into Bee King Wine, besides the taste and the restoration of 1,000 Spirit Points, didnt have any other benefits. For magic users, maybe the wine would be better, but for Song Jian, the honey was more suitable, especially the permanent increase in physical attributes after direct consumption. After reviewing the properties of the Wild King Bee honey, Song Jian turned his gaze to the next item. Soul Capturing Bead: Special Item, Silver Grade, Item Level 28, Usage Effect: Allows players to store Spirit Points/Mana Points/Magic Points and other types of energy. When players have exhausted their energy, they can continue using the stored energy in the bead. The beads maximum storage capacity is 0/2000. This item can be used while stored in the inventory. Can only be used by players of Level 25 or above. This is useful, but not for me. I can only put it in the guild warehouse and see if others need it, Song Jian muttered with some disappointment. This item could be viewed as a permanent energy potion which did not clash with recovery potions used during the cooldown period. It might save the lives of magic users at critical moments. However, it had limited value for Song Jian. His Invisible Sword Qi recovery speed was swift, he didnt need to store it. But magic users might find it particularly useful. Many magic users might not even have 2,000 mana points, but with this bead, they could go all out with their spells in battle, instantly transforming into an artillery platform with infinite firepower, truly terrifying. Song Jian was confident that once this item hit the auction house, all magic users would try to get their hands on it. They would spend their fortune, if necessary, to possess the bead. Apart from these two items, the boss also dropped some materials for forging like the Bee King Poison Needle and Bee King Wing as well as some for making potions like the Bee King Poison Sac and Bee King Honey Gland. All items were of blue quality and had a high value. After checking his gains, Song Jian stood under a massive rock, his mind whirring as a pair of iron wings appeared behind his back. He fanned them a couple of times, before loudly stating, If youre not making a move, Ill leave Before he completed his sentence, a dark figure dropped from midair with a dagger in hand that let out a harsh shriek as it aimed for Song Jians head. I knew you wouldnt let it end! Song Jian sneered, stamping his foot and flapping his wings twice quickly. His figure moved sideward with the swiftness of electricity. Ever since Song Jian left the stone forest, he felt as if he was being watched, as though a thorn was pricking at his back. He knew Kun Jue, the assassin of Deaths Scythe, lied in wait in the vicinity. Kun Jue could not accept his defeat and would definitely attack again. Song Jian displayed his iron wings to send a message to Kun Jue that if he did not strike soon, Song Jian would take to the skies, at which point locating him would be much harder. Furthermore, he had carefully chosen this spot. Within a few hundred meter radius, there was only this massive rock. By standing with his back against the rock, he protected himself from an ambush from behind. Assassins had many high burst skills that required launching from behind their target. By leaning against this rock, Song Jian could avoid being killed by Kun Jue in an instant strike from behind. The time and location were almost entirely dictated by Song Jian. The second assassination attempt had lost its element of a surprise attack. Yet, what surprised Song Jian was that Kun Jue had been hiding on top of the rock behind him and had launched an attack straight downward. Kun Jue descended from the sky, his dagger aiming for Song Jians head as he executed the Knockout skill. If the attack landed, Song Jian would be stunned for a solid eight seconds. Even though one could wake up with a shock of damage, Kun Jue could take advantage of this gap to select the perfect position and finish him off. Song Jian flapped his wings and held his longsword vertically in front of him. With a clang, the dagger and longsword clashed, releasing a burst of golden light. With a flip in mid-air, Song Jian retreated a couple of steps. However, Kun Jue felt a severe pain in his forehead, and his body became stiff and unable to move. A stunned symbol appeared in his status bar. How can this be Kun Jue was furious. His own skill was reflected back on him. Not only was the damage reflected, but also the negative status effect. This was impossible! A hint of a smile crossed Song Jians face. His longsword, crackling with electricity, swung straight at Kun Jue. Flash Thunder Strike! Six damage figures floated above Kun Jues head in an instant, and his Vitality Points shrank by a third in a flash. This damage startled Kun Jue, and his body released a puff of white smoke and disappeared. Forced Stealth! Song Jian frowned. A skill to enter stealth mode in combat was definitely a rare skill. Having so many rare skills, Kun Jue must be one of the elites in the Deaths Scythe. Chapter 545 - Chapter 545: Chapter 545: Night Chapter 545: Chapter 545: Night Kun Jue felt his cheeks burning hot, two consecutive failures made a ball of fire rise in his heart, his two red eyes twisted his face into a fierce and distorted expression. During his first ambush on Song Jian, he was poisoned by the wild bee king. This kind of continuous damage made it impossible for him to use his stealth skills. Once he got injured in his invisible state, he would automatically reveal himself; Left with no choice, Kun Jue could only use a smoke bomb to escape; In order to get rid of the bee kings poison from his body, Kun Jue even used a super antidote potion. This kind of potion could only be made by a master pharmacist. Kun Jue had only obtained it by accident after completing a task. He had spent a precious detox elixir but failed to kill the target, which made Kun Jue feel utterly humiliated. Once recovered, Kun Jue couldnt wait to strike again, but he never expected that Song Jian could reflect his attacks, and the opponents damage was extremely high; one move could take away a third of his vitality points. If Song Jian was allowed to attack, Kun Jue might be instantly killed by him. Am I supposed to admit defeat? Let those in my organization mock me? No, I have to kill him, kill this god-favored one! Kun Jue gnashed his teeth, blood seeping between them, but he didnt seem to feel any pain. Song Jian stared at the empty wilderness and put away his iron wings, feeling a little regret in his heart; Though his damage was already strong, he didnt have much control over his abilities. Professionals like Kun Jue, who could fight and run as they pleased, gave him a headache. Being watched constantly felt like a dark cloud hanging over his head and just wouldnt go away. In response, Song Jian hesitated for a moment before deciding not to return to the military camp town but headed towards the Shadowfang Mountain Range instead. Song Jians map was far more detailed than the simple version provided by Qi Yun. According to the maps directions, it would only take four or five days to reach the Shadowfang Mountain Range at Song Jians speed. If he could hire a mount in the military camp town, he could potentially arrive one or two days earlier. As night fell, large dark clouds appeared in the sky, looking just like in Doomsday City. Song Jian sat before a bonfire, sighing quietly. It seemed impossible to absorb moonlight essence tonight. However, even if he could absorb it, Song Jian wouldnt dare to do so now. The feeling of being watched was always lingering in his heart. The opponent was unlikely to give up in the night, an environment perfect for ambushes. With a thought, thirty blood crows appeared beside Song Jian. In no time, the crows were evenly distributed within a hundred-meter radius around him. Any slight movement or sound would prompt him to discover it and react; While blood crows had a weak attack, they could fly for a long time without eating, drinking or resting, making them excellent scouts; they could even be compared to wild zombies; Next, Song Jian summoned thirty blood wolves, spreading them out, so that it would be impossible to conceal their scent from these sharp-smelling creatures even if Kun Jue were to enter a stealth state; Only after setting up layers of defenses did Song Jian lay down to rest. He didnt believe that the blood crows and blood wolves alone could stop Kun Jue. However, it would be incredibly difficult for Kun Jue to approach him unnoticed. As long as the blood crows and blood wolves could detect Kun Jues traces, Song Jian was confident he could kill his opponent, or at least force him to retreat. Time passed quickly, and soon it was late at night. The bonfire slowly dimmed, and Song Jian lay motionless by its side. With only the slight rise and fall of his chest, it seemed he had fallen deep into sleep. Suddenly, Song Jians eyes snapped open. A cold chill crawled from his chest and spread throughout his body. Alarm bells rang in his heart. Although the blood crows and blood wolves hadnt signaled to him any danger, Song Jian knew that he was in grave danger; A phantom clone appeared in Song Jians resting position. Song Jian rolled to the side, hiding in a dark corner; Whats going on? How did he manage to silently break through the defenses of the blood crows and blood wolves? Song Jians forehead was drenched in sweat. At first, he felt slightly drowsy, but now it was like he had been doused with cold water, and he was wide awake; Just then, Song Jian saw a bean-sized red dot appear on the chest of the phantom clone lying on the ground. The dot quickly moved up to the clones head and stayed there for a moment before it moved back to its chest, remaining still; Is this an infrared sight? Song Jian narrowed his eyes as he stared at the red dot and suddenly understood the opponents tactic; The Death Gods Scythes killer also possessed long-range sniping capabilities that he hadnt revealed during the day; Using the infrared sight, his position should be between three hundred and five hundred meters away from here Song Jian glanced into the pitch-black wilderness following the direction of the infrared line, a fierce glint flashing through his eyes; Suddenly, a cloud of black mist floated upwards from where Song Jian had been and flew towards the distance; At that moment, a muffled sound came from a distance. While the sound wasnt loud, it was carried clearly into Song Jians ears in the dead of night; He even installed a silencer So his firing range has been reduced, it should be within three hundred meters! Without even looking at the phantom clone, Song Jian flew straight towards where he believed Kun Jue was hiding; At this time, Kun Jue was lying on top of a rock, observing Song Jian through the night vision scope of his sniper rifle; Since Song Jian had laid down, Kun Jue had patiently waited, just like a hunting cheetah prey. Waiting for hours wasnt a problem as long as he found the perfect time to strike; When Kun Jue believed Song Jian was sound asleep, he finally set up his sniper shot. To improve accuracy, he had also installed an infrared laser sight. But as he pulled the trigger, he realized something was awry when the bullet penetrated the targets chest without any blood pouring out. His face changed, heart sinking; How could this be, how did he find out about me?! Kun Jue hammered the rock beneath him with anger, quickly packing up his sniper rifle and getting ready to leave; At that moment, he didnt notice a cloud of black mist slowly approaching him from above. Chapter 546 - Chapter 546: Chapter 546: Seeing Through Chapter 546: Chapter 546: Seeing Through Song Jians killing intent grew even more intense. This Deaths Scythe assassin, like a bone-devouring maggot, refused to leave him be. Kun Jue had already sensed the threat approaching and had prepared to retreat and leave after finding out he hadnt killed Song Jian, but only eliminated one of his clones. At this moment, he was more than 250 meters away from the bonfire Song Jian had lit. He thought it was impossible for Song Jian to locate him so quickly. However, unbeknownst to him, Song Jian had already morphed into a dark cloud and appeared in mid-air less than ten meters away from him. Warnings of impending death resounded continuously in Kun Jues mind. The more assassination attempts there were, the more cards Song Jian revealed, making Kun Jue feel he had a better chance of victory. But what he didnt know was that the more times he tried to assassinate Song Jian, the more Song Jian learned about him. Whoosh~ A breeze swept by, and Kun Jue suddenly found himself enveloped in a dark fog. He couldnt see his hand in front of his face. The fog continuously caused him harm, not much, but enough to unsettle him. How can he pinpoint my location so quickly? What kind of skill is that? Why cant I even sense anything one meter outside this thick fog Kun Jue immediately activated his Acceleration Skill and dashed in one direction. However, no matter how fast he was, he couldnt escape the area covered by the dark fog. The fog seemed to cling to him like his shadow; wherever he went, it followed. Come out and fight me for three hundred rounds if you have the guts! Kun Jue roared in madness, swinging his dagger frantically in the dark fog as if his enemy were right before him. It seemed as if Kun Jue had fallen into despair and lost control due to being cornered, but in reality, as a battle-hardened assassin, how could he go mad over such a minor setback? Everything Kun Jue did was meant to lower Song Jians guard, hoping that he would become complacent and reveal a weakness. Song Jian remained still, as he naturally understood that the damage caused by the dark cloud to Kun Jue was minimal, and it was impossible for him to crumble so easily from just being suppressed and occasionally hit by some unexplainable attacks. The two opponents had actually begun a psychological contest at this point. Fifteen minutes passed in a blink of an eye, and Song Jians Morphing into Dark Cloud ability was about to end. Now calm, Kun Jue drank a potion continuously restoring his Vitality Points, his face cold. Do you think you can kill me with such weak damage that cant even kill a mosquito? Kun Jues expression was full of disdain, but in reality, his palms gripping the twin daggers were already sweating slightly. This seemingly endless and inescapable dark fog state made Kun Jue increasingly tense. Even if the damage he sustained each time was minuscule, his potions were limited. If he were forced to endure this for three or four hours, his death would be certain. Fifteen minutes, although not enough for him to lose control, had already made Kun Jue anxious. Just then, Kun Jue suddenly saw light as the dark fog disappeared. His senses could finally extend outward once more, and his heart soared with joy. Light Strike! A soft shout erupted overhead, and dazzling golden Sword Qi instantly dispelled the surrounding darkness. Startled, Kun Jue hurriedly activated his Acceleration Skill and dodged to the side. Whoosh~ As the golden Sword Qi changed from slashing to sweeping halfway through, it struck Kun Jues waist with a combined damage of over 600 and 300+ points. The numbers floated above Kun Jues head. Song Jian dropped from mid-air and, with a push of his feet, pounced towards Kun Jue like an arrow. The blood crow and blood wolf guarding the bonfire also rushed toward him, encircling Kun Jue. Without noticing the blood crow and blood wolf, Kun Jue sidestepped, executed a critical attack, and sliced a wound in Song Jians waist. Then, his dagger poised like a beasts fang, he stabbed towards Song Jians chest. Song Jian parried with his sword, and the two engaged in close combat. After more than a dozen rounds, Kun Jue discovered that Song Jians equipment was even better than his own. Song Jian, too, found that the assassins skills were bizarre and he had numerous life-saving tactics. This cant go on, or hell escape again, Song Jian frowned. Although his damage was overwhelming Kun Jue, the assassin was like a slippery mudfish whose whereabouts couldnt be grasped. Five minutes later, Kun Jue felt the urge to retreat. After several skirmishes, he realized that it was impossible to kill Song Jian head-on! Sensing that Kun Jue seemed to be planning another escape, Song Jian took a Weakness Potion out of his bag and threw it violently onto the ground. A gray smoke rose, enveloping Kun Jue. Kun Jues face turned pale when he found that his bodys surface seemed to be covered in a layer of gray dust, reducing his defense by almost half. What kind of potion is this! Alarmed, Kun Jue immediately used his Vanish skill. A puff of white mist appeared and quickly dissipated, revealing Kun Jue had vanished from Song Jians sight. I wont let you escape this time! Song Jian muttered with a hint of coldness in his voice as he controlled the remaining twenty-nine blood wolves to search and attack freely. Quickly, a blood wolfs howl came from less than ten meters away, causing all other blood wolves to charge in its direction as if they heard the call to action. Chapter 547 - Chapter 547: Chapter 547: Shadowfang Mountain Range Chapter 547: Chapter 547: Shadowfang Mountain Range The figure of Kun Jue was once again forced out of his stealth state, glaring at the blood wolf who had found his scent and was now lunging at him. Kun Jue wished to tear it to pieces, but right now, every second made the difference between life and death. Sprint! At Kun Jues thought, his speed instantly increased, leaving phantom images behind him. From a distance, it appeared like a veil of illusion. Sword Shadow Step! Song Jians figure too, turned into a shadow. His speed surprisingly increased, keeping a close pursuit behind Kun Jue. Earth Teeth Assault! A tusk-shaped energy mass burst from beneath Song Jians feet, with a sharp shriek lunging at Kun Jue. The hard ground displayed a mark as though scraped by a long sword. Bam! The Earth Teeth Assault slammed into Kun Jues back, causing him to stumble. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An ethereal long swords illusion emerged over Song Jians head. As he swept his sword forward, the ethereal sword whizzed towards Kun Jue. Bang! Kun Jue immediately felt as if his head had been severely chopped. After a moment of dizziness, sharp pain surged into his mind. It felt like his soul had been sliced by a sword, which made him let out a painful cry. As an elite assassin of Deaths Scythe, Kun Jue could endure any physical injury. But this time, the pain was like his soul was being torn apart, which he couldnt bear any longer. He held his head in his hands, incessantly rolling on the ground. Song Jian rushed over in a few strides and swung his sword down at him. Flash Thunder Strike! Crackle, crackle, crackle~ A few flashes of lightning passed, and Kun Jue, who had previously only recovered about half his vitality points, was once again left in a near-death state. Dont, please, dont kill me! Im a senior member of Deaths Scythe. If you kill me, the organization wont let you off! Kun Jue stopped Song Jian, who was showing no mercy and was about to slash at him. With a cold expression on his face, Song Jian thrusted his long sword into Kun Jues throat. A fountain of blood spouted out, draining his last strand of vitality points. Hehe~ Kun Jues eyes bulged, a look of disbelief appearing on his face. The dagger dropped from his hands onto the ground. His hands tightly clung to Song Jians long sword. It seemed like he wanted to say something more, but he fell heavily, collapsing onto the ground, dead. Finally hes dead! Song Jian removed his sword, taking a deep breath. Kun Jues assassinating capability was truly intimidating. Even though in a direct confrontation he had been slightly inferior to Song Jian, his presence still lurked, ever ready to strike like a venomous snake hidden in the darkness. In such a pursuit, Song Jian was ceaselessly in a state of extreme alertness. If this condition persisted, Song Jians capabilities would reduce by at least a third in three days. In fact, every passing day had escalated Kun Jues probability of successfully assassinating Song Jian, which was why Song Jian intended to kill Kun Jue as soon as possible. My attack is sufficiently deadly, but I severely lack control abilities. If I had one or two control skills, this prolonged struggle wouldnt have occurred. In the end, I had to rely on the blood wolf to kill him. Song Jian, glancing at Kun Jues body, thought to himself. He casually picked up the two daggers Kun Jue had dropped. This was the spoils of battle he left behind after his death. The two daggers, one of silver quality, the other, surprisingly, a growth-type gold quality dagger. It wasnt far off in comparison to the long sword in Song Jians hand. He had already withdrawn the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Golden Demonslaying Sword back into his body. Playing with the growth-type gold quality dagger, a mischievous smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. This dagger must not be sold. It can be given to a best friend or it can be a spare weapon for me. If I sell it and it ends up in the enemys hands, thatd be me shooting myself in the foot. Song Jian thought to himself. Having killed Kun Jue, Song Jian could finally rest. The blood crows and blood wolves, as previously arranged, were dispersed around him while Song Jian himself laid by the bonfire, deep in slumber. His careful journey continued over the next few days. But the Deaths Scythe didnt seem to send another assassin his way. He had fended off two out of the three assassination attempts. If the Deaths Scythe failed again with the last one, it would probably stop dispatching assassins to hunt Song Jian, at least for a while. The second time was a level 30 assassin; could this third time be an assassin with a first-rank combat adept? Song Jian thought to himself. Perhaps the Deaths Scythe was evaluating Song Jians actual strength. With Song Jian having killed their level 30 assassin, Kun Jue, the person in charge of the Deaths Scythe had raised Song Jians appraisal to a very high level. Nonetheless, there werent many first-rank combat adept assassins even within the organization. To summon a first-rank combat adept assassin would require some time, which was why Song Jian hadnt encountered another assassin for several days. Two more days passed and Song Jian finally entered the Shadowfang Mountain Range. This mountain range was filled with dense shadow energy. Large purple-grey trees covered the entire range, and the beasts within were all shadow beasts filled with shadow energy. Their bodies were semi-transparent, revealing their true forms only when attacking. This presented the adventurers in the Shadowfang Mountain Range with quite a headache. Song Jian opened his map and glanced at it. If he bypassed the not-so-far-off level 30 monster domain and travelled another ten li, he would reach Dark Castle. The meeting spot he and Qi Yun had agreed on was in a small valley not far from Dark Castle. The monster domain ahead is the territory of the level 30 shadow leopard. According to the map, not only are these beasts formidable, they are also extremely fast. If targeted, its hard to escape. The most important thing is that these monsters are usually in a stealth state, blending with their surroundings. Its only when they strike that their existence is revealed. But when you notice that, its too late Song Jian frowned slightly. If he could cross this area, it would save at least half a day. To bypass it, he would have to travel an additional forty kilometers. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to bypass this area, considering the scarcity of supplies here. The closest supply base, a military camp, was three hundred li away and was impractical for resupply. If he were to get caught up in a battle with the beasts here, even if he made it out alive, the expenditure would be too great, rendering the gains not worth the losses. In the event that he encountered issues due to a lack of supplies during the battle with the Shadow Giant Dragon, the results could be fatal. As Song Jian was about to find an alternative route, he suddenly heard a scream and a low growl from ahead. Not long after, a group of people crawled out of the forest ahead, looking panicked. Chapter 548 - Chapter 548: Chapter 548: Indifference Chapter 548: Chapter 548: Indifference Among the group, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy was leading the charge, dressed in a flamboyant outfit which makes him appear bloated. His body was adorned with numerous pieces of jewelry; he wore three necklaces alone, and each finger of his hands bore a ring. He also had two bracelets on each wrist. The boys long, golden hair shone under the sunlight, giving him a rather handsome appearance, but his panicked expression slightly diminished his charm. Right beside him, five or six armored guards followed closely, protecting him within their center. Upon spotting Song Jian, the boys face lit up and he hurriedly called out, Adventurer, I am Solando, the son of the City of Sins lord. Now, I command you, in my capacity as a Viscount, to protect me, and hold back the monster chasing us! At this point, a girl by the boys side, dressed in black, bow at her hand, and a short sword swaying at her waist, angrily replied, Solando, mind your status! How can you utter such words? The beast chasing us is the Elite Level Boss, Shadow Teeth! How can you ask a stranger adventurer like us to fend off this calamity for us? Indeed, Young Master, the lady is right, this is beneath your dignity. A middle-aged knight standing near the boy softly suggested, More importantly, do you think this adventurer can stall the monster behind us? And even if he can, for how long? A second? Or five seconds? Solando gave a hostile glance to the middle-aged knight beside him, turned around and yelled at the girl, Anna, you are just my cousin. If our Sakel family hadnt taken you in, you would have been long dead. Thus, you have no right to lecture me! You. Annas eyebrows rose sharply, her face turning red in anger. She swiftly pulled out the short sword hanging from her waist and glared fiercely at Solando. Solando immediately began to tremble. Although he knew that Anna wouldnt damage him, seeing her with the drawn short sword, he couldnt help but be overcome by fear; A thousand Doomsday Coins. As long as you can lure the monster away, I will give you a thousand Doomsday Coins! Solando loftily pointed at Song Jian. A thousand Doomsday Coins was a considerable fortune for an average adventurer. However, compared to barring a Level 30 Elite Boss, it was too cheap of a price. Song Jian smiled slightly, realizing that this entire group was made up of native game characters, or in other words, NPCs in the game. Naturally, he would not take them seriously. Whoosh~ A shadow leapt out of the forest, knocked down an armored warrior before Song Jians narrowed eyes. He immediately felt a chill down his spine. It was an entirely ink-black panther, its body radiating a phosphorescent glow. Not a speck of impurity tainted its fur. Its eyes, however, were blood-red, flashing a cruel, bloodthirsty light. With a roar, the panther clawed at the fallen warrior. A sharp, grating sound reverberated as the hard armor seemed to tear open like paper under the panthers claws. Then, just like consuming pre-cracked walnut kernels, the panther proceeded to rip the warrior to pieces, the screams incessant. Being eaten alive by a panther, experiencing its teeth tearing flesh off his body and swallowing it, reduced the warriors sanity to tatters. He screamed in immense pain, loudly begging his companions to end his life. Nonetheless, everyone was guarding Solando and Anna, maintaining their distance from the powerful panther Boss. Shadow Teeth, is this the Shadow Teeth theyre talking about, a Level 30 Elite Boss? Song Jian already had the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword summoned, firmly gripped in his hand. Initially, hearing about a Level 30 Elite Boss, Song Jian did not think much of it. However, upon witnessing this panther, he immediately understood. This Elite Boss, known as Shadow Teeth, definitively possessed First Order Combat Power. At such a speed, I simply cannot resist Song Jian looked serious as he slowly moved backward; The terrifying speed, coupled with a potent attack power, made the Shadow Teeth an absolute overlord in the surrounding Shadowfang Mountain Range. Even though the Dark Castle populated by the Shadow Giant Dragon is less than ten miles away, the Shadow Teeth show no fear and become the most terrifying existence in this monstrous region. It is not to say, however, that the Shadow Teeth have the power to rival the Shadow Giant Dragon. It just implies that the Shadow Teeth have the ability to escape when the Shadow Giant Dragon in the Dark Castle notices it. Craack~ Just like claws scraping across glass, an ear-piercing sound resonated continuously. The Shadow Teeth directly shredded the armor of the soldier beneath it into scrap metal. Its tusks, covered in fresh blood, pierced through the soldiers body and ripped him out from his now useless armor; The high pitched scream gradually dwindled, finally turning into a powerless whimper, then all that remained was the sound of the Shadow Teeth chewing and tearing; What, what do we do now? Solando turned pale as a ghost, watching the guard who was just beside him now reduced to a mess of flesh. He felt like vomiting, a sour taste persisting in his mouth; Lets hope its full now and wont trouble us anymore. Anna gripped her dagger tightly, her face full of tension as she spoke. At this point, she had slung her longbow on her back. With the speed of the Shadow Teeth, there was simply no opportunity for her to draw her bow and shoot; Young Master Solando, rest assured, as long as I, Kalen, am breathing, I will not let this monster harm you! With a determined face, the middle-aged knight who had been protecting Solando spoke. Hearing Kalens reassurances, Solando exhaled deeply, his heart relaxing. At this moment, however, he saw Song Jian gripping a long sword with a vigilant expression, his eyes fixed on the boss monster, and anger welled up within him; Adventurer, you refused a viscounts offer of friendship! Solando glared at Song Jian and threatened, Since you refused to grasp the hand of friendship I extended to you, be prepared to face my high raised sword and imminent death. Song Jian was momentarily stunned, suddenly receiving a system prompt; System: You have elicited the disdain of the son of the City of Sins lord, your relationship with the City of Sin has dropped to Indifferent; Ind, indifferent? Song Jian was astonished. Even if he hadnt been to the City of Sin before, relations with human-dominated cities for all players were generally neutral. Then, by completing tasks, you could gain the citys reputation points, and gradually improve your relationship with the city. If your relationship with a particular city is reduced to Indifferent, then the citizens of that city wont offer you any tasks. It means your relationship with that city will never improve, and once you enter the city, you would find it difficult to make any progress; However, Solando is just the son of the city lord, and not the city lord himself. Otherwise, if it was the City of Sins lord that Song Jian angered, a single word from the lord could reduce Song Jians relationship with the City of Sin to Hatred, placing him on the citys most wanted black list. Interesting~ A hint of a smile crept up on Song Jians face. He initially intended to hold the fort for a while and save these NPCs, but he didnt expect this to happen Upon seeing Song Jians lack of fear and his nonchalant expression, Annas face changed instantly. Only at this moment, did she realize how different Song Jian was; God, Gods Chosen One, he is a Gods Chosen One! Anna exclaimed; Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: Chapter 549: Epic Level Task Chapter 549: Chapter 549: Epic Level Task Only NPCs in the game refer to players as Gods Chosen, players among themselves dont use this term, deeming it somewhat embarrassing; The games natives have always held a reverence towards these god-chosen players who can disappear without a trace and possess massive growth potential. My apologies, my Lord of the Gods Chosen, we were incredibly rude just now! Anna quickly apologized to Song Jian. Gods Chosen? Solandos eyes lit up. He immediately took the short sword hanging from his waist and shouted loudly at Song Jian, Gods Chosen, I have a task for you C if you can escort me safely out of here, this precious Elf Sword is yours. System: The son of the City of Sins Lord, Solando, has issued you an escort task. Task Requirements: Successfully escort Solando to a safe area. Task Reward: Elfs Sword, 500 points of goodwill from the City of Sin, Task Failure Penalty: None; Solando may be somewhat dissolute, but he is incredibly smart. He knows what a player values most. It seems like Anna has quickly understood as well, and she looks at Solando appreciatively. Song Jian gave a cold chuckle, and without even giving it a glance, he flatly refused. Solando and Anna were stunned as they watched Song Jians ice-cold figure retreat and escape into the distance. Hearing the faintly resonating high-pitched screams from behind, Song Jian sighed slightly in his heart; The strength of the Shadow Teeth was far from ordinary. Song Jian had no confidence in escorting Solando and the others to safety. Against a beast with formidable defense or attack, Song Jian could still try his luck. But against the speedy Shadow Teeth, its already a challenge for Song Jian to escape by himself, let alone protect such a large group of people. Another reason was that the Elf Sword was nothing more than a piece of silver-quality equipment. It was nothing compared to the dangers Song Jian was about to face. Just as Song Jian was about to leave, he suddenly received a red system prompt; System: You have obtained an epic level task C Rescue; Task Content: Protect Anna Katerina and escort her to a safe place; Task Reward: Receive Anna Katerinas gratitude, raise goodwill to Friendly; Task Failure Penalty: Anna Katerina dies, task fails, attribute points decrease by 5, do you accept? The dark red text sparkled in front of Song Jians eyes. Epic level task? Song Jian was immediately excited. You see, getting an epic level task in this game is very difficult and the rewards are always substantial, containing at least one epic level item. Just like the task Song Jian accepted earlier, he obtained a complete set of gold-quality equipment that could combine to form an epic level set; Such a task is a rare opportunity, even if it presents some risk to Song Jians life, it must be accepted and completed! The task reward is just Annas goodwill, but the failure penalty is 5 attribute points. The reward and punishments are utterly disproportionate. Could it be that this epic level task is part of a quest chain? Song Jian wondered. After carefully reading the task content, Song Jian chose to accept it, then turned around and walked towards the group of people; At this moment, a 10-minute countdown appeared before Song Jian, he didnt fully understand it, but he knew he needed to reach Anna as quickly as possible; One by one, Solandos escorts were brought down and killed by the Shadow Teeth, leaving only Anna and the middle-aged knight, Kalen. We will all die here Solandos face was as white as a sheet, despair evident in his eyes. The Shadow Teeth in front of him seemed like Death Gods pet, constantly reaping the lives of the escorts. Furthermore, with the strength of the Shadow Teeth, it could kill all of them, but it patiently took them down one by one, playing with the remaining people like a cat toying with a mouse. Fear loomed in everyones hearts. The Shadow Teeth slowly came down from a corpse. It had only eaten the victims heart, unlike the first guard where it ate everything; Looking at the bloody face of the Shadow Teeth and its threatening fangs, Kalen gritted his teeth, firmly held his knight sword, and shouted without turning his head, Young Master, Miss, run! Ill hold it off! Kalen! Solandos face turned pale, full of regret. If he hadnt insisted on adventuring in the Shadowfang Mountain Range, he wouldnt have ended up in such a dangerous situation. Whats worse, Kalen was the City of Sin Lords trusted aide, and was assigned to protect him. If Kalen lost his life because of him, his father would be furious. It needs to be known, Solando isnt the only son of the lord of the City of Sin. If Solando falls out of favor with his father, he will have no future. Solando, run! Dont let Kalens sacrifice be in vain! Anna picked up the almost crumbling Solando and shouted loudly into his ear. At that moment, Shadow Teeth glanced at Kalen, its eyes brimming with mockery. It roared at Kalen and charged as swift as lightning; Whoosh~ Kalen only felt a gust of wind brushing past him, it seemed like the Shadow Teeth had vanished from sight. Roar~ A low growl came from behind. Kalens face changed dramatically, he quickly turned to see that the giant black Shadow Leopard had suddenly appeared in front of Solando and Anna, blocking their escape; It wants to keep us all here! Kalens face turned ghostly pale, instantly understanding the intentions of the beast. Anna tightly held her short sword and positioned herself in front of Solando. Even though she was terrified and nervous, she knew that if Solando died here, even if she safely returned to the City of Sin, the citys Lord would still be furious with her. Using courage in the face of death, to fight for hope of survival! Anna murmured to herself, the short sword in her hand began to glow brilliantly. Just then, a dazzling golden light burst forth in the distance, slashing towards Shadow Teeth; Light Strike! The dazzling golden Sword Qi tore through the sky. As it was about to reach Shadow Teeth, the black Shadow Leopard let out a large roar and spun around fiercely, swiping a claw towards the sword qi from behind. A sharp sonic boom suddenly sounded; Claw Clash glimmered with ferocious light, even leaving traces in the air that lingered for quite some time; Thump! With a muffled sound, the Shadow Teeth let out a painful howl, its massive body was lifted and thrown like a ripped bag towards a Shadow Tree; Boom C The back of the Shadow Teeth collided with the tree causing a clear breakage sound and then tumbled onto the ground. Chapter 550 - Chapter 550: Chapter 550: Resistance Chapter 550: Chapter 550: Resistance Song Jian blinked, surprised at the force of his own attack, which had immediately landed a critical hit, depleting a third of Shadow Teeths Vitality Points. Youyou came back? Annas face lit up in pleasant surprise as she exhaled deeply. She had already decided to tap into her latent life force. Thankfully, Song Jian arrived just in time, otherwise, if she had exhausted that life force, Anna would have died quickly afterwards. It was a secret technique of the Elf race known as Elf Anthem that had massive power C it could detonate ones life energy accumulated over decades in just an instant; Because Anna had Elf blood in her veins, she could use this secret technique, something ordinary humans didnt have the ability to master. Having pushed back Shadow Teeth with a single blow, the countdown that lingered before Song Jians eyes disappeared. Looking at a visibly relieved Anna, Song Jian realised that if he hadnt made it to her in time, Anna would have been killed by Shadow Teeth and his epic-level task would have ended in failure. Actually, Song Jian didnt realize that if Anna used the Elf Anthem technique, his mission would be considered failed too. Luckily, he made it in time, saved Anna, and in doing so, rescued his own five ability points. Beloved of God, oh great Beloved of God, save us. I am the son of the lord of the City of Sin. As long as you can save us, I promise anything! Solando suddenly rushed over to Song Jian, desperately clinging onto the sleeve of his robe as he begged. Alright, hide behind me and slowly move back. Leave this place immediately, Song Jian ordered, keeping his watchful gaze on Shadow Teeth, not even sparing Solando a glance. Kulun had already moved to stand next to Solando, giving Song Jian a sombre look, and then whispered something into Solandos ear. The three of them hid behind Song Jian and, rather than leaving immediately, they stuck close to him. Song Jian was surprised, believing that this was a task requirement and must guard the people he was to protect C he didnt pay this much mind and focused on Shadow Teeth, gradually moving backward. Anna and the other two mirrored Song Jians movements, keeping close to him. The dramatic scene of Kulun defending against Shadow Teeth had left a profound impression on them C if they strayed too far from Song Jian, Shadow Teeth could catch up to them in an instant with its speed. Only by staying near Song Jian would they be safe. Shadow Teeth had been dangerously wounded and had fallen from a tree. It got up and stared menacingly at Song Jian, letting out a thunderous roar before launching itself at him like a bolt of black lightning. Immortal Sword Body, activate! Song Jian shouted, immediately playing his trump card. His body began to glow gold C the seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body technique, enhancing all his abilities by eleven points. This spell caused Song Jians strength to shoot up drastically, and its safe to say that the Song Jian with the Immortal Sword Body activated and the Song Jian without it were two entirely different people. Before using the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jian could barely perceive Shadow Teeths movements. Each time, all he saw was a streak of black lightning left on the surface of his eyes. Even when attacked, he was unable to come up with an effective defense; After using the Immortal Sword Body, to Song Jian, Shadow Teeth was still lightning fast, but it was no longer swift enough to prevent him from tracking its movement; Flash Thunder Strike! Upon seeing Shadow Teeth charging at him, Song Jian swung his sword C three waves of Sword Qi imbued with the power of thunder and lightning struck Shadow Teeth fiercely. Simultaneously, Shadow Teeths claws struck Song Jians shoulder heavily. A damage point of over three hundred floated above Song Jians head C just a casual attack from Shadow Teeth had already resulted in Song Jian losing more than three hundred Vitality Points; Sword Finger! Song Jian raised his left hand and a silver Sword Qi burst forth, stabbing fiercely into the abdomen of Shadow Teeth. At the same time, Shadow Teeth let out a roar, releasing an unseen wave of sound attack covering a fan-shaped range of sixty degrees before it. This sonic attack caused them to lose their footing. Solando was even knocked to the ground, rolling about. Anna and Kalen could only manage to stabilize their bodies by violently shaking; Song Jian felt dizzy but thankfully only for a brief moment, less than a second. And then suddenly, Shadow Teeth accelerated its speed, leaping into the air to swoop down on him. Its sharp claws, flashing coldly, whistled through the air. Its blood-red eyes exuded a brutal glow, as if it wanted to tear Song Jian apart; Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jians movements suddenly became gentle, a mysterious aura emanating from him. Under the assault of Shadow Teeth, Song Jian was like a fragile blade of grass in a storm, bending but not breaking, his sword clashing time and time again with the sharp claws of Shadow Teeth, ringing out with the sound of metal on metal. Using the momentum from Shadow Teeths charge, each clash would push Song Jian two steps backwards. After a series of attacks, Song Jian had already retreated more than a dozen meters. Hehes incredible. He can actually fight Shadow Teeth to this extent! Anna stared at Song Jian in awe. Even Kalen C looking shocked C was staring at Song Jian. He hadnt expected this seemingly young Beloved of God to actually be capable of saving them from the clutches of Shadow Teeth. Ding, ding, ding, ding Shadow Teeths attacks were continuously deflected by Song Jian. After six seconds, when the duration of the Tai Chi Sword Skill came to an end, during a break from his offensive, Song Jian heard a roar and a powerful force hit him hard in the chest; An enormous force propelled Song Jian backwards in the air; -680 Song Jian was sent flying with almost seven hundred points of damage floating above him. His Vitality Points had now fallen to about half, and a stabbing pain shot through his chest. Song Jian fell from mid-air, braced himself with his left hand and rolled over twice before he steadied himself. The moment he was steady, Shadow Teeth was already in front of him. Song Jian took off running, his footsteps flashing white. A glowing Ice Path was left behind him, full of cold air; Seeing Song Jian escape, Anna and the others also started running towards Song Jian. Shadow Teeth stepped onto the Ice Path C every two steps forward, its limbs were frozen stiff by the freezing air, causing it to be rooted to the spot. Struggling free and taking another two steps forward had it frozen again, slowing it down considerably; Hearing the angry roar coming from behind, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Glancing at the three panting figures, he said in a low voice: Were not safe yet get away from here as soon as possible Anna and the others nodded their heads eagerly, not daring to look back. They trailed behind Song Jian, running into the distance; Chapter 551 - Chapter 551: Chapter 551: The Second Ring Chapter 551: Chapter 551: The Second Ring The Ice Path gradually melted, and the Shadow Teeth recovered its previous speed. Having suffered significant damage, it gave up the chase after pursuing in the direction Song Jian had escaped for several more meters. It cast the direction a regretful glance and emitted an angry roar before turning to rush towards the Shadow Forest. Not until the Shadow Teeth had returned to the Shadow Forest did Song Jian receive a notification that he had completed the system task. System: You have completed the first link of an Epic-level quest C Rescuing Anna Katerina, and you have earned her gratitude. Your relationship with Anna has improved to friendly. As expected, this is an Epic-level quest chain, and Ive only completed the first step, which is probably the simplest one! A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. The simplest first step had nearly cost him his life. If it hadnt been for his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body that endowed him with the power to confront the Shadow Teeth, the level-30 elite boss, with the combat power of a first level fighter, it could definitely have killed everyone at the scene. Having completed the first part of the Epic-level quest, the task in his taskbar did not disappear, indicating that the second part of the mission required Song Jian to find a trigger himself. If Song Jian couldnt trigger the second part, the task would be stuck here. I guess were safe now Song Jian let out a sigh and said. Ththank you, reincarnate! Anna bowed to Song Jian in gratitude. Thank you for saving us. If you ever come to the City of Sin, Ill treat you to a good drink. Carter gave Song Jian a knight salute. Youve gained the friendship of the Sakel Family in the City of Sin, Divine One. Solando struggled to compose himself, glanced at Song Jian, and spoke somewhat arrogantly: Given your abilities, youre qualified to become my Guardian Knight. If you pledge loyalty to me, youll hold the title of a knight and become a member of the nobility! Song Jian smiled faintly, ignoring Solando and turned to Anna, Is there anything else I can assist you with? Solando was the son of the Lord of the City of Sin. However, according to Solandos previous remarks, Anna was not a member of the Sakel Family, but a relative living under their roof. Although the servants referred to her as young lady, her status was not comparable to Solandos. However, the Epic-level quest released by the system was to rescue Anna, not the nobler Solando. Clearly, the game system believed that Anna was much more important than Solando in the game. No one told Song Jian this, but as a player, he understood that only those favored by the game system would become big shots in the future. These were the ones players needed to establish good relationships with. Perceiving the indifference from Song Jian, Solando turned livid, clenched his teeth silently, and sneered inwardly. He had no choice but to snort coldly, his dislike for Song Jian deepening. Reincarnate, we came here in search of the Dark Castle. According to legend, the Dark Castle hides a Goblet of Life. Any water held in the Goblet of Life turns into holy water that can cure any ailment. Our aim is to find this Goblet of Life. Could you help us retrieve it? Anna inquired. Anna, how dare you disclose such confidential information to him, to a stranger! Solandos face darkened, and he glared at Anna in dissatisfaction. Solan, do you think we can obtain the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle with our current abilities? Anna turned her head and asked Solando. Solando grew silent. An elite knight squad had almost been wiped out; it seemed impossible for the remaining three of them to even approach the Dark Castle, let alone enter it to retrieve the Goblet of Life. Right after Anna made her request, Song Jian received the second link of the Epic-level task. System: You received the second link of an Epic-level quest, Recover the Holy Grail. Task Objective: Retrieve the Holy Grail from the Dark Castle and hand it over to Anna Katerina. Task Explanations: The Holy Grail is one of the treasures of the Dark Giant Dragon, you must enter the treasure room of the Dark Castle to obtain it. Task Reward: You will earn funds with Anna Katerina and your relationship will upgrade to respect. You will also receive a skill point. Task Failure Punishment: Your relationship with Anna Katerina will downgrade to indifferent. Having seen the contents of the second link of the mission, Song Jian was slightly worried. It seemed that the first few links in this Epic-level quest were all for the purpose of improving his relationship with Anna which appeared much more difficult than the first. In the first link, he just had to deal with a level 30 elite boss with the combat power of a first stage fighter. However, in the second link, he may have to face the Dark Giant Dragon, making the risk increase exponentially. Yet Song Jian had set out precisely to enter the Dark Castle and engage in combat with the Dark Giant Dragon for half an hour. It turned out that in the process he could complete the second link of the Epic-level task. Of course, it would be my pleasure, madam. I will fulfill your wish and deliver the Holy Grail to you! Song Jian gave Anna a bow and assured her. Thank you so much, brave warrior. If you complete this task, you can find me at Aromatic Castle in the City of Sin to deliver the Grail! Anna smiled charmingly and continued, However, make sure you are quick. The Grail must reach my hands within a month! Alright, I understand. Within a month, I will deliver the Grail to you. Song Jian nodded in acknowledgment. As they watched Song Jians departing figure, Solando sneered, Anna, do you truly believe that a god-chosen who hasnt even reached level 30 can retrieve the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle? Solan, remember, you are not the only son of my uncle. You are the sixth in line to succeed. Do you think, if my uncle doesnt make it through this time, that you will still have the same status once your elder brother becomes the lord? Anna glared at Solando dismissively. Solandos face turned ashen. He coldly snorted and fell silent as though something had occurred to him. Kulun stood still behind Solando like a statue, seemingly oblivious to their conversation. You should pray that he succeeds because this is your only chance! After giving Solando a look, Anna turned around and left. God damn it, I hate the way you talk to me. Solando muttered under his breath and staggered after Anna. Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: Chapter 552 Magical Formation Chapter 552: Chapter 552 Magical Formation Song Jian took a large detour through the Shadow Forest, arriving at a small valley less than ten miles away from the Dark Castle; Standing at the entrance of the valley, Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as he sensed a hint of death energy emanating from the valley, identical to the energy waves emitted by those who possessed Deaths Scythe. Shadow and Death energy waves were similar, and many people often confused the two, but in reality, they were completely different energy systems; However, in some places, the two could be combined, such as the Shadow Arrow in Shadow Magic. Tang Ming had previously used it, but the Shadow Magics Arrow focused on corrosion, while the Shadow Arrow of Death energy emphasized damage; Whats the matter, reached the destination but didnt dare to enter? A mocking voice suddenly came from the mouth of the valley, as Qi Yuns voice rang in Song Jians ears. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, as Qi Yuns voice now sounded even more hoarse than before, to the point that it no longer sounded like a human voice, but rather like the voice of an undead creature. It seems you arrived quite early? Song Jian entered the valley and found that Qi Yun, wrapped in a long black robe, was sitting at the center of a Magic Array. It was a Hexagram Star Magic Array, with each corner possessing a crystal emitting a grayish light. One of the crystals had developed a crack within it, with the surface shimmering light inconsistently. Is that the Shadow Crystal from the Shadow Circus Troupe? Song Jian asked in surprise, looking at the cracked Shadow Crystal. He didnt expect that with Qi Yuns strength, he really managed to steal this crystal from the Shadow Circus Troupe; I just borrowed some external power Qi Yuns eyes gleamed with a smug expression, as obtaining this Shadow Crystal from the Shadow Circus Troupe was a very difficult task. There were at least ten people in the circus whose strengths were stronger than Qi Yuns. There were more than five people who possessed Tier 1 Combat Power alone, so under normal circumstances, it was impossible for Qi Yun to obtain this crystal from the troupe. Actually, Qi Yun had contacted a thief group, disguised as bandits, to ambush the Shadow Circus Troupe halfway. Originally, he planned to kill Song Jian as well, but Song Jian did not choose to stay with him. You should rest for now. Well enter the Dark Castle in three days! Qi Yun glanced at Song Jian and said, then closed his eyes, ignoring him. Song Jian noticed that Qi Yuns level had suddenly risen to level 27. The Magic Array he was in was continuously drawing energy from the six Shadow Crystals to be infused into him. The shadow aura around him seemed to grow denser. However, what puzzled Song Jian was that he sensed a faint trace of death energy from Qi Yun. If his perception had not been so sharp, he might not have noticed it at all. Whats going on? Although Death energy is similar to Shadow energy, the two energies cannot be absorbed together, and cannot be merged. Once the two energies clash, there can only be one outcomebeing blown to pieces. Song Jian frowned, thinking to himself. Whether it was a player or an NPC, once they chose a profession, they also chose the path they would follow in the future. Qi Yuns Shadow Priest profession could not fuse with the Force of Death. It could be used, but absorbing this energy into the body was simply playing with fire; It was the same with Song Jian. His foundation was the Invisible Sword Qi, and although he often used Abyssal Power, he never dared to introduce Abyssal Power into his body alongside Invisible Sword Qi. From the moment Song Jian entered the valley, he felt a thick force of death. At first, he didnt pay much attention to it, but now it seemed that this was also due to Qi Yun. Just then, a white light suddenly flashed on Qi Yun, and his level unexpectedly rose from 27 to 28. This caused a surprised expression to appear on Song Jians face. This Magic Array can actually increase levels! Song Jian thought to himself, his focus involuntarily gathered on the faintly glowing Magic Array on the ground. Just staring for a few seconds, Song Jian felt dizzy. The Magic Array was too complicated, composed of thousands of Magic Runes. Each Magic Rune appeared to Song Jian like ever-moving tadpoles, staring at them for a while made his chest feel stifled and nauseous; This is really difficult. Its much harder than comprehending ordinary skills Song Jian thought to himself. Both Chopping Skill and Mining Skill, which Song Jian currently possessed, were the simplest and most basic skills. Ordinary people could even comprehend them just by watching for a while; But compared to the Magic Array before him, these skills were like a small mound compared to the Himalaya Mountain. Boom~ Song Jian felt a sudden tremor in his mind and let out a muffled hum, as blood flowed from his nostrils; System: You forcibly tried to comprehend the knowledge about Magic Array and suffered backlash, losing 30 Vitality Points; Song Jian fell to the ground, closed his eyes and rested for a while, then stood up again; The system only said that I would suffer backlash when trying to comprehend but didnt say that I couldnt comprehend! Song Jians eyes sparkled, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth; It was impossible for Song Jian to fully understand the entire Magic Array that could directly level up in one go. Therefore, Song Jian began to focus his gaze on a small corner at the edge of the Magic Array, where three Magic Runes formed a simple loop circuit. Song Jian had no foundation in the knowledge of Magic Arrays so he could only note one Magic Rune at a time. As he stared at the three Magic Runes, Song Jians right hand involuntarily began to trace the three Magic Runes; This time, Song Jian stared at the three Magic Runes for ten minutes before he suffered another backlash; System: You forcibly tried to comprehend the knowledge about Magic Array and suffered backlash, losing 60 Vitality Points; This time, Song Jians knees weakened, and his entire body knelt on the ground. Blood seeped from his nostrils, ears, eyes, and mouth, making him look very miserable; It took more than half an hour lying on the ground before Song Jian could barely control his body to crawl up slowly; For him, as long as the system did not explicitly say he could not comprehend, he would persist on. He believed that even if he couldnt fully comprehend the complete Magic Array that could level up directly, he should be able to comprehend the basics of Magic Array knowledge. If I cant comprehend a serial loop circuit, then Ill start from the most basic Magic Rune. I dont believe that I cant remember a single tiny Magic Rune! Song Jian wiped the dried blood from his nostril, his eyes revealing a fierce expression; Chapter 553 - Chapter 553: Chapter 553: Understanding Skills Chapter 553: Chapter 553: Understanding Skills Be tough on your enemies and even tougher on yourself, Song Jian once again focused his gaze on a tiny magic rune at the edge of the magic array. This magic rune was rather simple. Under Song Jians continuous watch, the tiny rune slowly began to gain three-dimensionality. At this moment, Song Jian realized that the rune, smaller than a little fingernail, was actually split into two layers, and its magic structure was far more complex than he had imagined. He cant help but start imitating this magic rune, his right index finger moving slowly. This time, for more than half an hour, Song Jian was absorbed in the task of imitating this magic rune. The drawing of a magic rune must be completed in one stroke. Song Jian continuously imitated it. Slowly, under his right hand, an invisible screen appeared, leaving obvious marks as his finger moved across it. When Song Jian had just copied a third of the rune, the markings on the screen suddenly shattered into light spots. Song Jian, sensing this, started over again from scratch. Once, ten times, a hundred times The magic rune under Song Jians hand disintegrated time and time again. Every time it dissolved, he restarted from the beginning. At this point, he seemed like a novice rock climber attempting to scale a mountain with bare hands. From his first grip on a protruded chunk of stone on the mountainside, he kept falling off. He did not stop until he could scale halfway up the mountain. To stand on the peak, he fell over and over again. But each fall gave him a better understanding of what he should do next time he reaches that spot. If he fails once, he tries twice, and if twice doesnt work, ten times Song Jians understanding of this magic rune was rapidly improving After an unknown amount of time, he was finally able to completely imitate this simplest magic rune. As soon as the rune was successfully engraved on the screen under his right hand, Song Jian came out of his state of enlightenment. He was now a mess, his Vitality Points and Spirit Points dangerously low. Startled, Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun in the middle of the magic array. Qi Yun, encased in a light shield, was deeply absorbed in the experience of absorbing shadow energy and oblivious to his surroundings. System: You have observed, imitated, and acquired the skill Magic Rune Engraving. Skill level: 1, number of magic runes mastered: 1. Song Jian sat aside and took out some supplies to recover his Vitality Points and Spirit Points. He had plenty of honey, which he had originally planned to use to make honey wine once he returned. However, at this point, it was more important to recover quickly and focus on learning these magic runes. After recovery, Song Jian couldnt wait to start imitating the second magic rune A day passed quickly and night fell, darkness enveloping the surroundings, and the magic array was the sole source of dim light. By this time, Song Jian had successfully imitated all three magic runes and the Magic Rune Engraving skill had been elevated to level three as well. Magic Rune Engraving: Active, Level 3, basic understanding of magic runes, capable of producing accurate magic runes, number of magic runes mastered: 3. These three magic runes make up a simple circuit, and once energy is activated in this circuit, it is transferred to the next set of magic runes. Now, I need to figure out how these three runes form this circuit Song Jian focused on the three runes, brooding over them. He was in a situation somewhat similar to learning three English words and trying to understand English grammar to form sentences with these words. The difficulty multiplied by more than one any simple imitation. After an entire night, Song Jian finally, by a mixture of guesswork and cogitation, had understood the principles and functions of the three simplest runes in the loop. System: Youve understood the skill Magic Rune Array, Level 1; [Magic Rune Array]: Active, Level 1, have the most basic understanding of the magic rune array, understanding how to build the simplest magic rune array; Just the simplest, most basic rune loop took Song Jian a day and a night to figure out. The magic array in front of him was a thousand times more complex and larger in scale than what he had just comprehended. It seemed impossible for him to fully comprehend this magic array given the time left. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian finally decided to give up on continued comprehension. He sighed, ate some food and drank some water, and started to rest; Half a day later, Song Jian was once again full of energy. Looking at the magic array, he thought to himself, It would be nearly impossible to learn how to construct a magic array by self-comprehension. If only I could get a corresponding Skill Book. With this thought, Song Jian involuntarily glanced at Qi Yun in the center of the Magic Array. Since he could set up this magic array, then he must have mastered this skill. If I kill him, I might be able to get the corresponding Skill Book Engrossed in the process of increasing his strength, Qi Yun suddenly felt a chill in his heart. He almost broke out of his ascension state and his brows furrowed slightly. But as he did not sense continued danger, and the magic array was designed to protect him, he ignored it, thinking of it as his imagination. After three days, the six dark Shadow Crystals on the magic array became increasingly dim, as if all their energy had been drained, only the Shadow Crystal with the internal crack still emitted a brilliant glow. Bang~ At this moment, a dim grey crystal suddenly exploded. The magic array flickered, and one after another, more Shadow Crystals exploded. These Shadow Crystals had been drained of all their energy and could no longer withstand the impact of the magic arrays energy. In just a short time, five Shadow Crystals had exploded, leaving only the Shadow Crystal with an internal crack to maintain the array. Song Jian could clearly sense that the magic array was drawing power from this single Shadow Crystal at six times its original rate. A large amount of shadowy energy was rapidly drawn from the crystal, even forming small magic whirlpools in its surroundings. The energy of the magic array began to fluctuate wildly. Originally designed to run on six Shadow Crystals, it now only had one. This situation not only damaged the magic array, but also the remaining Shadow Crystal. If this had been an ordinary Shadow Crystal, it would have shattered from the instability. However, what surprised Song Jian was this Shadow Crystal, despite having a crack, seemed to have an inexhaustible supply of energy that managed to support the entire Magic Rune Array; Qi Yun, who was currently absorbing dark energy to improve his strength, also found this situation unusual. According to his estimates, the six Shadow Crystals should have been depleted by now, and the magic array should have stopped running. How can this be? Just as Qi Yun was doubting his senses, a wave of unfamiliar energy surged from the magic array, flooding into him; Qi Yuns eyes opened wide. A swirl of dark energy coiled around his eyes, and his flesh began to wither rapidly, making him look thin and emaciated. What is this Qi Yuns eyes blazed with anger. He tried to stand up, but found himself inexplicably bound, unable to move even a finger. Chapter 554 - Chapter 554: Chapter 554: Temporary Task Chapter 554: Chapter 554: Temporary Task Watching Qi Yun now enveloped by a mass of black fog, Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back; This energy was all too familiar to him, as it was the Force of Death, a power only found in Netherworld Hell; How could this be Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as his eyes suddenly locked onto the cracked Shadow Crystal in the center. At this moment, tendrils of black mist were surging out of the crack in the Shadow Crystal, as if the fissure connected to another dimension, reminding Song Jian of the Space Rift connecting the Abyss. Could it be that the crack in the middle of this Shadow Crystal is not a break but rather a Space Rift connected to Netherworld Hell? Song Jian had a look of astonishment on his face. At this point, Qi Yun felt like a piece of meat on a chopping board, with his body no longer under his control, defenses wide open, allowing the Force of Death to surge into his body; A tremendous amount of Death Force caused changes in Qi Yuns body. Originally injected with the Perfect Gene Potion, Qi Yun had eliminated the defects in his genes, and his entire body was always kept at its peak, being the perfect man in the eyes of the world. However, to avoid attracting attention, Qi Yun had been using illusionary techniques to disguise his body. He never expected there would come a day when his body would become withered like this. But now, Qi Yun no longer resembled his former self, with his flesh and blood constantly being eroded by the Force of Death, muscles withering, skin losing moisture and luster, appearing to have aged by more than a decade. Even his once-black hair gradually turned pale and fell out in large amounts; The Shadow Energy within Qi Yun, sensing the invasion of foreign energy, instinctively began to resist. As the Shadow Energy and the Death Energy clashed and eroded each other, using Qi Yuns body as a battlefield, Qi Yun felt as if every part of his body was being torn apart. Blood seeped from his pores, and soon, he was completely drenched in blood; The oozing blood quickly dried up, leaving Qi Yuns withered skin tightly clinging to his skeleton, looking like a zombie from a video game. Save, save me! Qi Yun pleaded with a desperate look on his face, using his eyes to signal Song Jian to destroy the only Shadow Crystal in the Magic Array. Are you issuing a task to me? A smile emerged on Song Jians face. By now, Qi Yuns level had been raised to 30, and the aura emanating from his body was much more formidable than that of ordinary Level 30 monsters, second only to Level 30 Elite Level Bosses with Tier 1 combat power. Song Jians strength could initially completely overwhelm Qi Yun, but now, Qi Yun possessed the power to fight against Song Jian; The Death Force eroding Qi Yun was not a bad thing for Song Jian. This excess energy would not increase Qi Yuns strength but would weaken him, and could even possibly kill Qi Yun; However, if Qi Yun were to die at this point, it would not align with Song Jians interests, as killing Qi Yun without going through Song Jians hands would not yield any loot. Looking at Qi Yun in the Magic Arrays light barrier with a pained and distorted expression, Song Jians face remained calm. What, what do you want? Qi Yuns face was now riddled with fine wounds, looking like many small mouths had opened up. Ive recently developed an interest in Magic Rune Arrays and want to learn more about them, Song Jian laughed, pointing at the Magic Array beneath Qi Yun. As long as, as long as you break that crystal and save, save me, I, Ill fulfill your request! Qi Yun struggled to say. System: Shadow Priest Qi Yun has issued a temporary task to you, Rescue; Task content: Destroy the Shadow Crystal in the Magic Array and free him; Task target: Destroy the Shadow Crystal in the Magic Array, Quantity: 0/1; Task reward: Magic Rune Array Analysis; Task failure penalty: None; Task time: 3 minutes; Song Jian was taken aback. Qi Yun actually had the authority to issue tasks to players through the game system! Before, when Qi Yun gave Song Jian a task, he had to summon the Spirit of Public Notary to sign a task contract under its power of contract; Such contracts, witnessed by the Spirit of Public Notary, had loopholes that could be exploited and were far from being as secure as issuing tasks to players through the game system. It seems that Qi Yuns strength has indeed increased a lot, otherwise he wouldnt have been granted such privileges. Song Jian thought inwardly, raising his evaluation and vigilance of Qi Yun in his mind; Task accepted! A three-minute countdown suddenly appeared in Song Jians eyes; The time limit for the task is three minutes, which should be his limit, Song Jian looked at the three-minute countdown with a smile on his face; Fast, break the crystal quickly The aura of Death Force surrounding Qi Yun intensified. Wait a little longer Song Jian whispered softly as he slowly approached the Shadow Crystal; Three minutes, two minutes, one minute, forty seconds, Standing in front of the Shadow Crystal, Song Jian carefully observed it with a faint smile on his lips. The more Death Force that invaded, the harder it would be for Qi Yun to expel it afterward, and the more severely his strength would be suppressed. For Song Jian, this was more than ideal, as Qi Yuns current strength was making him feel somewhat wary; Hurry destroy At this point, Qi Yuns Shadow Energy had been completely suppressed by the Force of Death, and his body had begun to transform into a being of death; Qi Yun was filled with terror. If he were a professional who controlled the Force of Death, then this moment would have been the most exciting time for him. But as a Shadow Priest, once completely invaded by the Force of Death, he would become a mindless undead creature; Thirty seconds, twenty seconds, ten seconds, Qi Yuns consciousness was already blurring, as the Death Force began to erode every cell in his body. Song Jian glanced at him and swung his sword at the Shadow Crystal; Golden Sword Qi burst forth, and with a clear shattering sound, the Shadow Crystal cracked like glass, its translucent fragments scattering in all directions; The Death Force polluting Qi Yun gradually dissipated, allowing the Shadow Energy within his body to slowly recover. Looking like a corpse, Qi Yun suddenly moved a finger, his emaciated body violently trembling as he let out hehe gasps of breath; By the time Qi Yun regained consciousness, he found that Song Jian was standing in front of him with a sword in hand. The task has been completed. Can you give me the task rewards now? Song Jian said with a smile, extending his hand towards Qi Yun. Chapter 555 - Chapter 555: Chapter 555: Passage Chapter 555: Chapter 555: Passage Looking at Song Jians faint smile, Qi Yun clenched his teeth in resentment, the corners of his mouth twitching relentlessly. If it werent for the fact that he couldnt beat Song Jian right now, Qi Yun would probably have turned on him directly. It was because Song Jian had delayed for more than two minutes, cutting off the source of the Force of Death at the last moment, that Qi Yun was in his weakest state at this moment. Although the Force of Death in his body had lost its source, the infiltration had gone deep, and removing the Force of Death completely from the cellular level required a significant amount of time, energy, and precious treasures, all of which would increase exponentially. Before the Force of Death was completely removed, half of the Force of Shadows in Qi Yuns body had been used to fight it, making Qi Yuns strength seem shackled, unable to be fully manifested. Is this what you wanted? Qi Yun stared at Song Jian with crimson eyes and chilly expression on his face. At this point, he had not yet used any illusion, and the erosion of the Force of Death made Qi Yun look like an undead creature. Task reward! Song Jians face darkened, his eyes chilling as they stared at Qi Yun. Qi Yun opened his mouth but could not make a sound. He hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly took out a black book from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian: Book: Magic Array Analysis. Item description: This book contains the basic knowledge of magic rune arrays, granting 5000 points of magic rune array proficiency and mastery of three hundred magic runes upon use. To use this book, please choose a quiet location. It takes one hour to study. Song Jian glanced at it and put the Skill Book into the inventory column. With three magic runes, he directly upgraded his Magic Rune Inscription skill to level three. With three hundred magic runes, this skill should be able to reach the advanced level; Life skill Level 10 is a milestone: up to Level 10 is primary level; up to Level 20 is intermediate level; up to Level 30 is advanced level. As for the 5000 points of magic rune array proficiency, Song Jian estimated that it should at least bring his magic rune array skill to the intermediate level; However, using this book requires a quiet place and an hours study time, so Song Jian cannot learn it for now. Lets go to the Dark Castle! said Song Jian. You should have a map of the Dark Castle now, so give it to me. I will hold back the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour. I dont care what you do during this time, but once the half-hour is up, Ill retreat directly. Youll have to manage the time yourself C dont blame me if the Shadow Giant Dragon corners you! As long as you put your heart into it, this situation will never happen. Qi Yun handed an old sheepskin scroll to Song Jian, his face ashen. Song Jian took a look and saw that the Dark Castle was completely built inside a mountain in the Shadowfang Mountain Range, almost hollowing out the entire mountain peak, with an area similar to a small town; You need to enter from here Qi Yun pointed to a small path and said, This is a secret passage of the Dark Castle, left by the dwarves who originally built the castle After briefly mentioning the secret passage, Qi Yun began explaining Song Jians task in detail. Just like that, you only need to inform me when the battle with the Shadow Giant Dragon begins using this Remote Crystal, and you dont need to do anything else! Qi Yun handed a transparent crystal ball the size of a fist to Song Jian. Song Jian glanced at the crystal ball, the corner of his mouth curled up and put it in the inventory column, saying, You two signed a contract, though. If something goes wrong during the task, I cant afford the penalty for failure! Qi Yun was momentarily taken aback, then nodded his head and said, Lets get started. Im going to sneak into the Dark Castle and get more of those Shadow Crystals! Song Jian smiled faintly and turned away. The crystal ball Qi Yun gave him was not actually a Remote Crystal but a Detection Crystal, which allowed Qi Yun to observe everything within a hundred-meter radius of the Detection Crystal. He was also afraid that Song Jian would not give it his all, and if he gave wrong information, maybe his life would be lost in the Dark Castle. After all, their enemy was a Shadow Giant Dragon, and what they were doing now was like dancing on a knifes edge, one misstep could lead to irreversible consequences; Song Jian naturally understood why Qi Yun did this, simply because he didnt trust him completely. So even though he saw through it, he didnt say anything, but just took the crystal into his inventory column and walked towards the marked secret passage; The Dark Castle was a Level 30 dungeon, and many teams exploring it often entered from the main gate of the castle. At the main gate, there were two powerful half-dragon guards, and only by defeating these two half-dragons could they enter the Dark Castle; These two half-dragon guards were referred to as gatekeepers by many player teams, and some Level 25 players were brutally beaten by them and eventually gave up on exploring this dungeon. But they didnt know that there was another way into this dungeon, which could bypass the two half-dragon guards and enter the castle directly. At this moment, Song Jian stood below a cliff. The original builders of the Dark Castle, the dwarves, had left a passage that was actually a sewage outlet, located several dozen meters above the cliff. Therefore, even if someone knew about this passage, not everyone could enter C they had to have some flying ability. This was, in fact, a form of entry threshold, and it served the same purpose as the two half-dragon guards at the main entrance of the Dark Castle. With his steel wings spread out, Song Jian easily flew to the entrance on the precipice. Because of the long disuse, the sewage in the cave entrance had dried up, leaving only large patches of dirt. With his back bent, Song Jian walked along this passage. It was pitch black inside, and he could only open his vertical eye to see the surroundings. This passage was winding and had many exits, but Song Jian didnt look at them as he walked straight towards the depths of the castle; Soon, Song Jian arrived at a barred gate. Using his sword to chop open the barrier, he entered and found himself before a spiral stone staircase. The staircase spiraled downward, and from below, a series of dark, cold breaths and faint, bloody smells wafted up; Theres a dungeon down there, and past it is the Shadow Giant Dragons treasure room! Song Jians mouth curved into a smile. Not only did Qi Yun give Song Jian a map of the Dark Castle, but Anna had also told him the exact location of the castles interior, because the Goblet of Life she needed, also known as the Holy Grail, was hidden in the deepest treasure room of the Dark Castle. As for the Shadow Giant Dragon, it preferred to stay in the Chamber of Shadows due to its large size. The place where Song Jian was now was still several hundred meters away from the Chamber of Shadows; Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: Chapter 556: Regional Tasks Chapter 556: Chapter 556: Regional Tasks To enter the Treasure Hall, one must pass through the underground prison. Song Jian was uncertain if this prison was still in use, so as he descended the stone steps, he moved cautiously, afraid to make a sound. The underground prison was dim and damp. As he reached the end of the stone steps, a system prompt immediately popped up; System: You discovered the Underground Prison and gained 100 experience points. Song Jian entered, finding the area chaotic. In the middle of the prison was a corridor wide enough for two people to walk side by side. There were iron cages lined up along the corridors, filled with hay and some of it spilled onto the corridors. Some of the cage doors were broken, but others were intact C and unbelievably, still housed some prisoners. There were humans, elves, and Song Jian even spotted a Minotaur Beastman among the prisoners. In the corridor, several half-dragon guards, wielding tridents, were patrolling back and forth. The half-dragons had bodies like humans but heads like dragons, with long, spindle-shaped tails. They were covered in dark purple scales, giving them the appearance of wearing thick suits of armor. Each of them held in their left hand a leash attached to a giant black wolf. These wolves, towering over humans, closely followed their half-dragon masters. Shadow Seat Wolf, a level 25 elite BOSS? When Song Jian saw the attributes of these wolves, a look of surprise crossed his face. If the combat pets were level 25 elite BOSS, how powerful were these half-dragon guards? Song Jian quickly turned to look at the half-dragons. As expected, these half-dragons were all level 28 elite BOSS. Facing such a combination, even Song Jian felt a bit of a headache. Just then, a half-dragon leading a Shadow Seat Wolf approached the entrance where Song Jian was. He quickly retreated up the steps. However, he soon heard a low growl of the wolf, as if it had sensed him. A sinking feeling filled his heart and Song Jian quickly moved backwards. Not long after, a gigantic black wolf appeared in his sight, charging at him along the stone steps. Since the fight was inevitable, Song Jian readied himself. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flickering with a dark red light, he swung it towards the oncoming wolf. The collision caused both to grapple, and a figure of damage floated above Song Jians head C 160 points. Above the wolfs head, however, there were two hundred plus points of damage. I can fight it. This Seat Wolfs defense is lackluster. I should kill it before the half-dragon guard comes. Song Jian muttered with determination, speeding up his attack. While fighting, he retreated. Soon, the half-dragon guard rushed towards him, swinging his trident. But he couldnt get close to Song Jian because of the wolf in front. A sneer appeared on Song Jians face. He had been worried earlier about being surrounded and attacked. Now, it seemed that the spiraling staircase would lighten his burden. A level 25 elite BOSS wasnt too challenging for the current Song Jian. In less than three minutes, he had killed the Seat Wolf, and then he moved on to face the half-dragon guard. Obviously, the level 28 half-dragon guard was much stronger than the wolf. The dragon scales on his body alone were far more superior than the wolfs. His trident was also extremely sharp, and though it was less powerful than the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, it could still inflict two to three hundred points of damage. Broken Wing Dance! Light Strike! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Sweeping Sword Style! Song Jian could now adeptly deploy various sword techniques he had mastered. Each move seamlessly flowed into the next, forming an incessant attack that flowed like clouds and water. Sparks flew as Song Jians sword clashed with the half-dragon. Its impact on its body seemed like striking steel. However, even the toughest steel would become scrap metal under Song Jians attack. Soon, he broke through the half-dragons defense, piercing its heart and killing it. Lucky me. It actually dropped a Silver Quality Dragon Scale Armor! Picking up the loot, Song Jian smiled. His only complaint was that he killed two elite BOSS, but only the half-dragon guard dropped loot. The level 25 elite BOSS Seat Wolf dropped nothing. This spiraling staircase was an Achilles heel for these half-dragon guards. By leading them over one by one, Song Jian could first kill the Seat Wolf before dealing with the half-dragon guard, avoiding the situation of being surrounded and attacked. Thus, Song Jian lured and killed the half-dragon guards one by one. It took him more than an hour to clear the underground prison of the half-drangon guards. The loot was good. Song Jian got three pieces of level 25 blue equipment and five pieces of level 25 green equipment. However, for silver equipment, only the first half-dragon guard dropped the Dragon Scale Armor. Besides that, there were quite a few gray pieces of equipment. These gray equipment were of little use and could only be sold in shops. Even so, they could still fetch about three to four thousand Doomsday Coins in total. Moreover, Song Jians combat experience had grown swiftly. It was now at 96%. Perhaps it wont be long before he levels up again. After clearing out the guards, Song Jian restored his Vitality Points and Spirit Points to their maximum, then slowly walked into the prison. The confined prisoners wouldnt attack Song Jian on sight, instead begging for freedom when he approached. Oh, chosen one, please rescue me. Im just a pitiful person who was captured Please, save me save me Oh Lord, my prayers have been heard. Are you here to rescue me? Seeing Song Jian, the prisoners became excited, gripping the thick bars of their cages and looking at him in anticipation. Just then, Song Jian received another system prompt. System: Youve triggered a regional mission: liberate the imprisoned. Mission Requirement: Release the prisoners in the Dark Castle Underground prison (0/10). Rewards: 1,000 points reputation in the City of Sin, random rewards. Punishment for failure: Loss of 500 points reputation in the City of Sin. At this point, Song Jians reputation in the City of Sin had dropped to indifferent because of Solando. If he lost another 500 points, he would be on the brink of being detested, and would not be able to enter the city and could even be chased away by city guards. After considering for a moment, Song Jian accepted the mission. System: You have accepted a regional mission. Please kill the prison warden to obtain the keys to the cages. Suddenly, a virtual map appeared before Song Jians eyes, showing the location of the prison warden. The map only lasted for five seconds, but Song Jian quickly memorized the entire map. The prison warden was in a small house next to the entrance he had come from. Having memorized the map, a sinister smile crossed his face. I should have known you didnt have any kind intentions Chapter 557 - Chapter 557: Chapter 557: Treasure Map Chapter 557: Chapter 557: Treasure Map The warden of the underground dungeon was a level 30 Elite Level BOSS named Longya Suoli. However, Song Jian was not interested in that. What he cared about was the virtual map that had just been revealed to him and the map that Qi Yun had given him, which had a significant discrepancy. The main difference was that the location of the treasure room, which Song Jian had originally thought, was not necessarily through the underground dungeon but in another place. In fact, the room accessed through the underground dungeon was a hatchery containing a Shadow Giant Dragon egg. Perhaps knowing that it was severely injured, the Shadow Giant Dragon had laid down an egg with all its essence a long time ago. The reason it needed a large number of Shadow Crystals was for both its own healing and the hatching of the dragon egg, which required a large number of Shadow Crystals. One could imagine that where the Shadow Dragon egg was stored would definitely be the most heavily guarded place in the entire Dark Castle. Song Jian would likely trigger an alarm the moment he stepped into the room, and then he would have to face the wrath of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Qi Yun probably had calculated this in advance, and his goal was for Song Jian to confront the Shadow Giant Dragon head-on. However, Qi Yun could not have anticipated that Song Jians luck would be so good, completing a quest and obtaining a 5-second glimpse of the Dark Castles map. Song Jian took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart. He figured Qi Yuns target must be the treasure room, and stealing Shadow Crystals was merely a bonus. Finish this quest first, then go to the treasure room, Song Jian thought to himself. He approached the first prison cell, carefully examined the lock on the door, and pulled out an item like half a piece of wire from his inventory. This was a Master Key that Song Jian had obtained from a previous quest. It could open any locked treasure chest of Epic Level or lower. If it could open Epic Level treasure chests, the prison cells in front of Song Jian should pose no problem. Song Jian inserted the Master Key into the keyhole, and moments later, with a gentle twist and a click, the lock was indeed opened. The person imprisoned in the cell was a human commoner NPC. Seeing that Song Jian didnt hunt down the warden but took out a piece of wire instead, the NPC let out a long sigh. He didnt think Song Jian could open the lock with a half piece of wire, as he seemed to be a Swordsman rather than a Thief. But as the click sound was heard and the lock opened, an incredulous look of ecstasy appeared on the human NPCs face. Opened?! He rushed to the cell door, trembling as he opened the door and walked out. Im saved! The human NPC cried tears of joy, covering his mouth as he sobbed quietly. Soon, he took out a silver coin from his pocket and handed it to Song Jian. Thank you, blessed one, this is my gratitude, please accept it, the human NPC said in a low voice, pushing the silver coin into Song Jians hand, and then turned around to run towards the stairs. Song Jian didnt know how he would escape the Dark Castle, but as soon as he released the man, his quest showed that he had rescued a prisoner. Song Jian looked at the silver coin in his hand, only to realize it was actually a valuable item, which could be exchanged for 200 Doomsday Coins. He smiled bitterly and put the silver coin away in his inventory. So, Song Jian proceeded to save the prisoners one by one, receiving their gratitude and various small gifts, such as precious little mirrors, delicious pastries, exquisite harmonicas, and so on. These items could be sold for 300 to 500 Doomsday Coins each, and if all were sold, he would earn a few thousand Doomsday Coins. It would be considered a sizable fortune to ordinary players, but it wasnt particularly exciting for Song Jian. Hmm, whats this, a treasure map? Song Jian received another small gift C an old piece of parchment that looked like it had been stored for several decades. This is a treasure map that has been in my familys possession. As a token of my gratitude, Ill give it to you! The human NPC, who seemed to be a noble, gave Song Jian a bow before walking calmly towards the stairs, in contrast to the panicked escape of the others. Song Jian examined the map carefully and found that the location marked was in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. It seemed that this person had also been captured because of the treasure map. It would be nice to check it out after completing this quest, Song Jian thought to himself. By now, Song Jian had rescued nine prisoners, leaving only one last one C the bull-headed Beastman. Human, have you come here for the Shadow Giant Dragon? The bull-headed Beastman stared at Song Jian as he picked the lock, showing no urgency on his face, as if Song Jian wasnt there to rescue him. Shadow Giant Dragon? Song Jian opened the cell door, looked at the bull-headed Beastman and laughed, Do you think I can defeat it? Its an adult dragon, after all! Not an adult dragon, but a dragon that has weakened to the point of near death! The bull-headed Beastman slowly stood up and said. Still a dragon! Song Jian shrugged. The bull-headed Beastman laughed and said, I have nothing to give you, but if you want to deal with the Shadow Giant Dragon, I can help you! Help me, are you serious? Song Jian asked in surprise. Of course, a Beastman always keeps his word! The bull-headed Beastman nodded, turned around, pulled a huge wooden hammer from the hay, carried it on his shoulder, and walked out of the cell. Song Jian stared at the mighty bull-headed Beastman, then at the wooden hammer on his shoulder, and asked curiously, How did you manage to carry this big thing with you all the time? Didnt the people who imprisoned you confiscate your weapon? The bull-headed Beastman looked at Song Jian and said solemnly, This is a soul weapon; no one can separate it from me. You should know this better than anyone since I can sense the existence of soul weapons on you. Song Jian wondered if he was talking about the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Golden Demonslaying Sword. At the moment the bull-headed Beastman stepped out of the cell, Song Jian received a quest completion notification. System: You have completed the regional quest, The Imprisoned. Your City of Sin reputation increases by 1000 points, and you are now Friendly to the City of Sin. Song Jian checked his reputation in the City of Sin and saw that it had jumped from Indifferent to Friendly, relatively high within the Friendly range, only a step away from Revered. If it wasnt for Solando, I might be Revered by now, Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at the bull-headed Beastman standing like a guard next to him, Song Jian nodded and said, Lets go, lets meet the real owner of this Dark Castle! Chapter 558 - Chapter 558: Chapter 558: The Holy Grail Chapter 558: Chapter 558: The Holy Grail The treasure room within the Dark Castle was as large as a football field, crammed full of gold, jewels, and diamonds making the entire room appear extraordinarily chaotic and congested. Among all these, two small hills composed of stacked gold coins were prominent. At the very top of one such hill sparkled a diamond as large as a human head, radiating dazzling multi-colored radiance all around. This place is simply magnificent, Song Jian exclaimed, casually picking up a gold coin to put into his bag, but suddenly received a red system prompt; System: This coin is imbued with the magic of the Shadow Giant Dragon. As soon as you put it in your bag, it will trigger the magic, provoking the Shadow Giant Dragons rage and it will hunt you down relentlessly; Thats perfect, attracting the attention of the Shadow Giant Dragon is exactly what I aim to do. Song Jian said, the corners of his mouth lifting into a smirk as he casually threw the coin back. Dont touch anything here, it is all guarded by magical alarms! Song Jian advised the Bullman. The Bullman, with his wooden hammer, did not utter a word but only nodded in acknowledgment. Even if he wanted to attract the Shadow Giant Dragons attention, one coin wouldnt be enough. After all, the Holy Grail was also in this treasure vault, but there were so many gold coins and jewels that many things were buried. By the way, whats your name? Song Jian turned to ask the Bullman. You can call me Cain, Cain Blackhoof, the Bullman replied in a deep and resonant voice. Alright, Cain, help me find a cup to hold water. It should be in this treasure vault, but it might be buried under all this gold Song Jian scratched his head, frowning as he spoke. A cup for water? Cain pointed to a rough stone pillar less than one meter tall in the center of the treasure vault and asked, Are you referring to that one? Song Jian turned to look, and saw a crude cup made of gray wood, about the size of a palm, sitting atop a rough stone pillar surrounded by a pile of gold coins and jewels. The wooden cup looked just like a piece of wood, simply hollowed out in the middle, with distinct wood grain visible both inside and out. It appeared rather coarse and simple. What Im looking for is the Holy Grail, which can turn ordinary water into the Water of Life. How could it possibly be this thing? Song Jian shook his head, picking up the wooden cup. He found it strange that such a crude wooden cup would be in the treasure vault of the Shadow Giant Dragon. But the moment he picked up the cup, he immediately received a system prompt; System: You obtained the Goblet of Life (Holy Grail), please hand it over to Anna Katerina of the City of Sin; Surprised? Song Jian stared at the wooden cup in his hands with a face full of surprise. The handle was so rough there were even splinters remaining. It felt incredibly coarse in his hands; This is the Goblet of Life? Song Jian exclaimed incredulously. In life, its often the ordinary ones that turn out to be priceless treasures! Cain Blackhoof observed Song Jian deeply and said. Alright, Cain, is there anything you need here? If not, you might as well take some of these gold and jewels because the moment I put this wooden cup away, its definitely going to alert the Shadow Giant Dragon! Song Jian said. Cain hesitated for a moment before saying, Actually, the reason I came here was to recover a lost relic of our tribe, the Bloodthirsty Totem. I dont know if its in this treasure vault! Alright, lets move quickly. If that thing you speak of is truly a treasure, it must be in here, Song Jian nodded, holding the Holy Grail in one hand while beginning to dig through the gold coins with the other. No need for that. The artifacts from our tribe all bear the mark of our ancestors. I can identify its exact location based on that. The Bullman stopped speaking, put down his wooden hammer, brought his hands together, and started chanting. Cain seemed to be chanting a historical epic his voice was deep and desolate. Song Jian could even hear a trace of melancholy. Before Cain even finished his chant, he abruptly stopped, quickly walked over to a corner of the treasure vault, and forcefully uncovered a thick layer of gold coins to pull out a robust stone pillar just over a meter tall from underneath; This stone pillar weighed at least a ton and was carved with various patterns flowers, plants, and wild animals filled its surface, creating a dizzying sight. Cain grabbed the stone pillar and swung it around like a heavy weapon momentarily. He made it look as though this stone pillar didnt have any weight at all. Is this a Dark Gold tool? Song Jian looked at the glaring Dark Gold radiance emanating from the surface of the stone pillar and couldnt help but express his astonishment. Dark Gold quality tools are the pinnacle of the Gold stage many say that Dark Gold equipment has the potential to advance into the Epic stage. Song Jian never expected the item Cain was looking for to be of Dark Gold Quality. This is a relic that our tribe has passed down for hundreds of years. As long as I can take it back, I will become the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe! Cain gripped the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar tightly, his face full of excitement. Just then, a shadow suddenly appeared in the treasure vault. Song Jian felt an intense Force of Death and instantly summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, swinging it at the shadow; One needs to know, reapers from Deaths Scythe can appear at any time. Such an intense Force of Death could only come from a reaper of Deaths Scythe. You, why are you here! The shadow removed his hood, revealing a face resembling a skull, and stared at Song Jian in shock. Qi Yun? Song Jian was taken aback and sheathed his sword. In a flash, he understood why Qi Yun was here. It seems that when you asked me to distract the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour, it was so you could search for treasure here and escape safely, right? Song Jian chuckled, a chill flashing in his eyes. It seems that you have already grabbed what you need, hand it to me! Qi Yun stared at the wooden cup in Song Jians hands and demanded. Your goal was the Shadow Crystal, why do you want this Goblet of Life? Song Jian gripped the wooden cup tighter upon hearing Qi Yuns words. Isnt it all thanks to you! My body has been completely corroded by the Force of Death, even a hundred shadow crystals are useless in purging it A look of resentment flashed through Qi Yuns eyes as he spoke, Now, my only way out is to use the power of the Goblet of Life to counteract the Force of Death within my body. To completely purge the Force of Death, I must use the Goblet of Life. The power of life, for ordinary people, can prolong life, alleviate physical ailments, and even rejuvenate. Its a divine power that drives people to madness. But for those infected with the Force of Death, its extremely toxic; Using the Goblet of Life to eliminate the Force of Death within his body was Qi Yuns only chance at survival; Chapter 559 - Chapter 559: Chapter 559: Shadow Giant Dragon Chapter 559: Chapter 559: Shadow Giant Dragon Upon hearing that Qi Yuns target was the Goblet of Life in his possession, Song Jians lips curled up slightly and said, Im sorry, but this was not part of our agreement. Upon hearing Song Jians response, Qi Yuns face darkened instantly, and intense murderous intent surged in his heart like a wave. Originally, he had no intention of sparing Song Jian. Hence, the map he gave him was a modified version where the locations of the Treasure Vault and the Shadow Giant Dragons eggs were swapped. Ninety percent of the content was true; If he were Song Jian, the first room he would reach upon entering the Dark Castle would unmistakably be the Treasure Vault. Once Song Jian followed this map into the room with the Shadow Dragon eggs, it would trigger an alarm and incur the pursuit of the Shadow Giant Dragon; This way, he could easily enter the Treasure Vault, secure the Goblet of Life at his leisure, and leave; However, to his surprise, Song Jian reached the Treasure Vault before he did. While Qi Yun was still pondering why Song Jian was here, he suddenly saw that the latter had already obtained the Goblet of Life that he desired. Speak, what would it take for you to hand over the Goblet of Life to me? As long as I can offer it, I will give it to you, Qi Yun exclaimed angrily, taking a deep breath. Talking about these things now is pointless. Song Jian laughed heartily and said, I just want to ask you one thing. Are you ready? Ready? Ready for what? Qi Yun asked in confusion. Ready to face the wrath of the Shadow Giant Dragon together with me! Song Jian laughed, skilfully stowing away the Goblet of Life into his bag. Upon losing its sense of the Goblet of Life, the Shadow Giant Dragon in the grand hall of the Dark Castle let out an angry roar, stood up and strode towards the Treasure Vault; Thieves, despicable thieves, daring to steal within the grand Bladesedge Castle, unforgivable! A violent roar that made the entire Dark Castle slightly tremble; Youre courting death! Qi Yuns face changed drastically. Just as he was preparing to flee, the door of the Treasure Vault was blown open with a thunderous boom by the Shadow Giant Dragon. A huge head pressed through the doorway; This creatures head alone was the size of a truck, followed by a neck as large as a giant python, covered in thick scales. Its strong forelimbs managed to fling the thick door away just like that, and its entire body barged into the Treasure Vault. Thick gold coins and jewels flowed from beneath its massive claws and with each step it took, it left a giant pit in the ground. Are you three the petty thieves? Daring to steal in front of the great Bladesedge, this makes me very angry. Now, youll face the punishment of the Shadow Giant Dragon, Bladesedge, roared the Shadow Giant Dragon at the three of them; This creature, nearly a hundred meters long, had enormous wings that could conjure a storm capable of destroying a city, sharp claws that rivalled divine weapons, able to tear open any solid armour; corrosive Dragons Breath was brewing in its huge mouth, with the Dragon Flame in its throat flickering; Compared to it, Song Jians Black Dragon seemed like an infant; However, Song Jian noticed a seven or eight-metre wound at the root of the Shadow Giant Dragons right wing. The wound emitted a faint golden light, inhibiting the dragons self-healing. Besides, the dragon seemed rather aged, its body exuding an aura of decay and senility. Kane roared loudly, wielding the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, and heavily slammed the ground. Suddenly, several totems as thick as human arms appeared around them; A defence totem, a healing totem, a Flame Totem, a Steel Totem, a binding totem Kane deployed all the totems he possessed at once, then heaved heavily, his face pale as a sheet. I love defiant little rats. The more you resist, the more excited I get! The Shadow Giant Dragon roared, stomping its forepaws. Its upper body lunged forward and stood up, then it stomped heavily on the ground; Boom~ A loud noise sounded, and a shockwave radiated from its feet, scattering all the heavy gold coins and jewels on the ground, exposing the floor of the Treasure Vault. Song Jian and his companions were unable to hold their footing and were hurled back by the blast, crashing hard into the stone pillar within the Treasure Vault. Blood spurted out, and Song Jian discovered with shock that his Vitality Points had plummeted by more than five hundred; This Is the attack power of the Shadow Giant Dragon too formidable? Song Jian looked alarmed. His Vitality Points were just above two thousand. In one hit, a quarter of those points were gone. How was he supposed to continue the fight? How did you assure me earlier that I could hold it off for half an hour? Song Jian turned his head, staring at Qi Yun as he asked. Qi Yun: Earlier, Qi Yun had planned for Song Jian to die at the hands of the Shadow Giant Dragon without considering that he himself would have to face the beast. Activate Immortal Sword Body! Song Jian activated the Immortal Sword Body without hesitation and charged towards the Shadow Giant Dragon; He He actually dares to fight this Shadow Giant Dragon? Qi Yuns eyes widened in shock. This Shadow Giant Dragon was the final boss of the Dark Castle, and killing it would at least require the combined effort of ten players, all at level thirty with tier-one combat power. Song Jian was actually charging at it alone now. Wasnt this courting death? Such speed! The shadow giant dragon, Bladesedge, was taken aback at the sight of Song Jian charging towards it. Boom! Song Jian leapt high, and his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashed towards Shadow Giant Dragons torso; The dragon was too massive; every part of it was a potential target. However, for the dragon to attack Song Jian, it would have to use large-scale skills. Thud! With a loud sound, Song Jian shattered several of Shadow Giant Dragons thick scales. The dragon hollered in pain and viciously swung its tail towards Song Jian; The spindly tail covered in thick scales, like a giant hammer, tore through the air, making a sharp, shrill sound; The strength attribute the Shadow Giant Dragon possessed far exceeded Song Jians. At this point, Song Jian dared not confront it directly; he could only dodge nimbly; Watching as Song Jian and the Shadow giant dragon tussling together, the Minotaur, Kane, let out a thunderous roar. From the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar he held, a dazzling red light burst forth. Instantly, Kanes body swelled up, radiant with red light. His eyes were filled with bloodlust, and he seemed to turn berserk all of a sudden. He brandished the totem pillar and charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon; For glory! Kane roared, lifting the Totem Pillar and smashing down on the dragon; Woosh~ The Shadow Giant Dragon let out a roar, waving its wings, and knocked Kane away fiercely. Its sharp talons ripped three bone-deep wounds on his chest. Chapter 560 - Chapter 560: Chapter 560: Shadow Whirlwind Chapter 560: Chapter 560: Shadow Whirlwind While the Shadow Giant Dragon was focusing its attention on the Minotaur Kane, Song Jian seized the opportunity to mercilessly strike it a few times. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword kept hacking away at the Shadow Giant Dragon, easily shattering its scales. Enraged, the Shadow Giant Dragon opened its mouth wide and let out a roar as hot Dragon Breath surged from within. It was like a massive waterfall, or rather a scaled-up Flame Ejection; This Dragon Breath, imbued with the Force of Shadows, completely melted the gold coins on the ground into juice before they solidified. With the movement of the Dragons head, the Dragon Breath covered a radius of several dozen meters all around; This, this is too terrifying! A look of terror emerged on Qi Yuns face. This incandescent Dragon Flame was uncontrollable for an ordinary person. Song Jian instantly deployed his Frost Shield and initiated the Frost Sprint. His body became a shadow, and he began to dodge around the Shadow Giant Dragon. The Shadow Dragon Flame grazed past Song Jian, practically chasing him as it spurted out. The temperature in the blink of an eye was enough to melt gold and smelt iron; Song Jian, who had activated the Immortal Sword Body, was incredibly valiant. With steel wings spread out behind him, he amazingly flew onto the back of the Shadow Giant Dragon, swinging his long sword and hacking away; The scales on the giant Dragons back were the thickest, and its defense was the strongest. Sparks flew as Song Jian hacked, and it took at least three to four swipes of the sword to shatter a single scale on the Dragons backbone. Feeling Song Jian land on its back, the Shadow Giant Dragon became even more enraged. Besides the Inverted scales located around its neck, another taboo area was its back. In its rage, its neck, like a giant python, twisted and writhed as the Dragon repeatedly spewed five or six bouts of Shadow Dragon Breath at Song Jian; The battle instantly went into full swing. Knocked away, Kane got up and shook his head. His bulls eyes, full of blood vessels, revealed a hint of confusion, but he quickly regained his senses and roared as he charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon again; Get yourself some armor, gear up and then return to the fight! Song Jian yelled at Kane; At this point, Kane only wore a worn-out linen shorts, with his upper body garment in tatters. It was no different from being bare; Kane like this couldnt handle the front-on attacks from the Shadow Giant Dragon. A critical hit might kill him instantly; In the Treasure Vault were not only gold coins and jewels but many weapons and armors as well. The equipment hoarded by the Shadow Giant Dragon in the Treasure Vault were naturally extraordinary, at least of gold grade or above; Kane hesitated a moment before immediately turning around and beginning to search the Treasure Vault. Armor suitable for Kanes size was not easy to find, and the gold coins and jewels scattered everywhere made searching more difficult. Song Jian turned back to Qi Yun and shouted, What are you standing there for? If you dont want to die with me, better start fighting now! The Shadow Giant Dragon did not know Song Jians relationship with Qi Yun. In its eyes, the three intruders in its Treasure Vault were no different; thieves coveting its treasure. It had long sentenced all three to death in its mind; As soon as Song Jian were defeated or killed, Kane and Qi Yun would have to bear the wrath of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Damn it, how did it turn out like this! Qi Yuns face was filled with rage, but at this moment, if he didnt join forces with Song Jian, he would undoubtedly die here; Boom! A ball of Shadow Flame erupted from Qi Yuns hand, brutally smashing into the chest of Shadow Giant Dragon. A damage value of over thirty points floated up from the top of the Shadow Giant Dragons head; Upon seeing that Qi Yun only inflicted such little damage, Song Jian was speechless. He wasnt sure if it was because Qi Yuns body had been corroded by the Force of Death, causing severe damage, or because the Shadow Giant Dragon was highly resistant to the Force of Shadows. Qi Yuns full-force attack only resulted in about thirty damage points. For the Shadow Giant Dragon, with its health points surpassing nine thousand, this damage was no different than a tickle. Although Song Jian could cleave through the Shadow Giant Dragons scales, the dragons outer skin was also incredibly tough. When he struck it with his sword, not only was he unable to break through its defenses, but there was also a slight rebounding force that almost made Song Jian lose his grip on the longsword. The Shadow Giant Dragons body was overwhelmingly strong. Even without the protection of its scales, it was not so straightforward to break through its strong defenses. Thinking of this, Song Jian took a Weakness Potion out of his parcel and fiercely smashed it against the Shadow Giant Dragon. With a puff sound, the grey potion spread out, but it only corroded a small area before slowly disappearing. A resistance floated up from the top of the Shadow Giant Dragons head. Resistance? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he gritted his teeth, As long as its not immune, I can just use more potions. The level of the Weakness Potion was too low and was unlikely to have an impact on the Shadow Giant Dragon. Song Jian took out the Weakness Potions from the parcel, one by one, and smashed them on the Shadow Giant Dragons back. Almost all of the potions were resisted by the dragon. After using up the Superior Quality Weakness Potions, Song Jian directly utilized the Mutated Weakness Potions. These Mutated Potions were much superior to the previous ones and, after smashing three of them, the huge body of the Shadow Giant Dragon was cloaked in a grey aura. The Weakness Potion (Mutated) reduced the targets defense value by 55%. Additionally, the attack interval was extended by 60%. This was the best Weakness Potion that Song Jian managed to create, finally affecting the Shadow Giant Dragon. Song Jian clutched the sword in both hands and fiercely thrust it into an area where the scales were shattered. Pu-chi` The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword plunged halfway in, and a stream of hot dragons blood spurted from the wound, resembling a blood arrow. An agonized roar echoed, filling the Treasure Vault with the enraged voice of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Youve finally enraged me, you lowly creatures! Youve provoked the great Shadow Giant Dragon. I will roast your bodies into charred ashes with Dragons Flame. Your souls will be banished to Shadow Hell and will forever sink! The Shadow Giant Dragon went berserk, waving its wings and instinctively thrashing wildly, trying to shake off Song Jian from its back. By this time, Kane had already put on half a set of armor and eyed a two-handed sword almost taller than a person. Seeing the Totem Pillar in his hand, he hesitated for a moment. Kane still choice the Totem Pillar. Holding the Totem Pillar, he charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon with an accepting of death demeanor. Accursed pests! The Shadow Giant Dragon flapped its wings vigorously, and bands of grey Shadow Whirlwind began to swirl in the Treasure Vault. Song Jian suddenly felt the dragons back tremble violently, and a powerful force lifted him and sent him flying off. The coins and jewels of the Treasure Vault began shaking and flying in the direction of the dozens of Shadow Whirlwinds. As soon as they approached, they were ground to dust by the powerful whirlwind. What horrified the three of them was that these dozens of Shadow Whirlwinds around them were producing a powerful attraction, pulling them involuntarily towards the whirlwind. Chapter 561 - Chapter 561: Chapter 561: Dragon Horn Chapter 561: Chapter 561: Dragon Horn Dozens of shadow whirlwinds, spread out in several rows like a large net, slowly moved towards the trio. They sucked in anything they passed over, grinding it into powder; Countless coins and jewels were sucked in, as if there were millions of blades within the whirlwind, turning them all into dust. All of you, will die! The Shadow Giant Dragon roared madly, raising its head. With this skill, we must either resist or pass through the gaps in these shadow whirlwinds Qi Yun said, looking at Song Jian. To resist is to die! Song Jians thought, as a red bloody light grew on his bodys surface. The Bloody Shield activated, his most potent protective shield. Entering will be what leads to death! Qi Yun sneered. These shadow whirlwinds moved slowly but kept shifting. There appeared to be a repelling force between them, pushing each other away if they got too close. Dozens of whirlwinds filled the hall. It wasnt as simple as getting past one, there were at least five or six layers. Any slight mistake could result in being sucked into a whirlwind. Song Jian did not spare a glance at Qi Yun and transformed into a shadow, rushing forward; Even before he got close, Song Jian could feel the harsh momentum emanating from the whirlwinds. It felt like a small knife, the gaps between them seemed to be filled with this force turning them into countless blade edges. Song Jians Bloody Shields defense level began to decline, like rain falling into a river, ripples continuously spread. Qi Yun watched Song Jian with a cold smile: He still has a chance to retreat now. If he goes any further, Im afraid he wont even have the chance to retreat and will just be shredded by the whirlwinds. Kane, the Minotaur, glanced at Qi Yun, roared, lifted a helmet onto his head and with the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar in his arms, blindly charged into the gap between the shadow whirlwinds; Qi Yuns face darkened, it seemed that the Minotaur was willing to believe Song Jian over him. Looking at the Minotaur taking multiple hits with five to six points of damage each time, Qi Yuns lips curled into a cold smile. Following this rate of damage, the Minotaur would be killed by the force, without even needing to be sucked into the shadow whirlwinds; Waving its wings, the Shadow Giant Dragon sent out countless Shadow Arrows at the trio. Song Jian was startled, this boss was too terrifying, with far too many group attacks, all of immense power. Even a team of ten might not be able to succeed in vanquishing it. Sacred Parry! His sword drawn sideways, a halo of gold bloomed. Song Jians body jolted, reflecting the shadow arrows aimed at him back, continuing his forward charge; Expending nearly eight hundred Vitality Points, Song Jian finally broke through the shadow whirlwinds large net. With the flap of his iron wings, Song Jian leaped high into the air, stabbing at the Shadow Giant Dragons skull with his sword; Meanwhile, the Minotaur warriors pace was slowing down. His armors durability was plummeting, and his Vitality Points had dropped to less than a third. His exposed skin was covered with bloody gashes, making him look rather pitiful. He was right in the center position of the shadow whirlwind. Whether he went forwards or retreated, the damage taken would be nearly the same. He had fallen into the predicament that Qi Yun had warned of earlier where advancing or retreating was impossible. Qi Yun smirked, a mocking look in his eyes: This is what happens when you believe him! Kane, the Minotaur, took off his single-digit durability helmet, horribly panting. His eyes were bloodshot but still displayed an unyielding spirit. Blessing of the ancestors! Kane let out a earth-shattering roar. The Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar in his hand suddenly burst forth with a bloody glow. A giant Minotaur phantom appeared above Kanes head, shaking the sky with a roar while brandishing two gigantic axes; Thump, thump, thump~ Profound war drum sounds resonated. Surprisingly, a set of seemingly simple armor appeared on Kanes body. The armor, made by binding a few pieces of iron with animal skin, was very crude, protecting only a few critical areas. Yet Kanes face revealed a surprised and joyous expression, he couldnt help but roar, his eyes filled with tears; This ancestral battle armor could only be worn by the bravest warriors of the tribe. Only those who received the recognition of the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar could summon this armor. With this ancestral battle armor, the damage Kane took was reduced to a terrifying level. The damage that would usually deal more than a dozen points, was directly reduced to single digits; Moreover, wearing this battle armor increased Kanes attributes, almost doubling them. Holding the totem pillar in his hands, he too broke through the blockade of the shadow whirlwinds, roaring as he charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon. Qi Yuns face turned deathly pale. He slowly backed away from the slowly approaching shadow whirlwinds until his back hit the icy rock walls of the treasure vault, and he finally stopped. Damn it! Qi Yun was quickly getting nervous. The coins and jewels within the treasure vault were all turned into powder by the shadow whirlwinds. This filled the vault with a golden fog. The originally grey shadow whirlwinds had now also turned golden. I have to charge out. If I continue to stay, Ill only face death. Qi Yun gritted his teeth, preparing to charge out, but suddenly noticed that the shadow whirlwinds were beginning to change. The originally repelling shadow whirlwinds started to attract each other and merge. Four combined into two, two into one. In less than ten seconds, dozens of shadow whirlwinds had merged into one giant cyclone, with a diameter of over ten meters. This golden cyclone, like a giant dragon, let out sharp roars. Its powerful suction shook the vault itself. No, how can this happen! Qi Yun looked at the cyclone over ten meters high, despair evident in his eyes. His body involuntarily flew towards the cyclone, and in no time, his entire person disappeared within it. Song Jian, however, had not realized that Qi Yun had been sucked into the cyclone. His sword ruthlessly stabbed into the Shadow Giant Dragons forehead. He then swung himself onto the Dragons head; holding onto one horn with one hand, he started attacking with his sword in the other; Bang, bang, bang~ Sounds of iron striking landed on the Shadow Giant Dragons skull. Song Jians sword pierced through the dragon scales, but failed to break through the dragons cranial defense. Even after using the Weakness Potion, reducing the overall defense of the Shadow Giant Dragon, it was still not possible to penetrate the skull, the hardest part of its skeleton, with the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, at least not immediately. Chop off its horn, and itll lose its power! Kane swung his totem pillar, fiercely smashing it on the Shadow Giant Dragons leg. Seeing Song Jian fiercely chopping the Shadow Giant Dragons skull, he roared loudly. Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: Chapter 562: The Hunt Chapter 562: Chapter 562: The Hunt Hearing Kanes roar, Song Jians eyes lit up, gritting his teeth to raise his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, with all his might, he hacked towards the horns of the Shadow Giant Dragon; Boom! Boom! Boom! With every slash, a cluster of brilliant sparks erupted from the dragons horn. Song Jian found that the hardness of the Shadow Giant Dragons horns was slightly higher than its scales, but it was far from the hardness of its skull. After a few slashes, a deep groove had appeared on the horn. Feeling Song Jian hacking at its horn, the Shadow Giant Dragon was suddenly filled with fear and rage. It let out a roar, flapping its wings to fly into mid-air and rolling madly in the sky, constantly twisting its neck to ram against the rock wall of the Treasure Vault. The entire Dark Castle, which is constructed by hollowing out an entire mountain peak, had several walls in the Treasure Vault which were actually heavy rock walls. After a few collisions, not only did the Shadow Beast suffer considerable damage, but Song Jian also felt a little dizzy and lost five or six hundred Vitality Points. Just as Song Jian was about to give up, he suddenly received a system prompt: System: Under the witness of the Spirit of Notary, the client who issued your task has died, and your task has been revoked; Song Jian paused for a moment, then a look of ecstasy appeared on his face. His task was to hold off the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour. At this point, not even ten minutes had passed, and Song Jian had almost exhausted all his trump cards. Half an hour, even Song Jian himself wasnt confident he could hold on to. If it werent for this task, like the Sword of Damocles was hanging over Song Jians head. If he hadnt already collected the task reward in advance, Song Jian would have given up and fled a long time ago. That guy really held on well! Song Jian suddenly thought, Qi Yun had been swept into the huge shadow tornado, and it had already lasted for nearly a minute, not expecting him to only die now, it looked like he had exhausted all his cards before finally being killed. Since the task has already been terminated, Song Jian didnt need to desperately fight the Shadow Giant Dragon. At this point, he had the idea of retreating. Just then, the Shadow Giant Dragon made a head bash towards the rock wall; The sharp dragons horn, like cutting through tofu, easily pierced the rock wall. Song Jians body shook violently and was fiercely smashed against the rock wall; A damage of over three hundred points floated up from Song Jians head; Just then, Song Jian heard a slight crack sound. The constant collisions had cracked the interior of the horn that he had slashed a flaw in. By this time, the duration of Song Jians Immortal Sword Body state had long since ended. After constant collisions, Song Jian couldnt hold on any longer, his hand loosened, and he fell from the head of the Shadow Giant Dragon. As he fell, Song Jian looked at the horn he had already cut in half, and a ruthless look appeared in his eyes. Even if I cant kill you, Ill still give you a good bite! Song Jian thought in his heart. Light Strike! A bright golden sword Qi struck towards the horn that was about to break off; With a crack, the Shadow Giant Dragon let out a painful sizzle. The entire Treasure Vault started to shake violently. The rocks from the ceiling kept falling down; Ding~ A clear sound echoed as a dragons horn, as long as an arm and sharp as a dagger, was embedded slantingly in the stone pillar in front of Song Jian. For the glory of the tribe! Kane roared, lifting the Totem Pillar and preparing to charge at the Shadow Giant Dragon; Song Jian stopped him and said, This Giant Dragon isnt something we can kill right now. Lets retreat for now, build up our strength, and hunt it down when were stronger! Since theres no need to complete the task anymore, Song Jian lost the meaning to continue the fight with the Shadow Giant Dragon. The Shadow Giant Dragon now was far superior to first grade Combat Power, which he and a half-baked Tauren Warrior could not kill. To hold on for more than ten minutes under a Shadow Giant Dragon, that was already a spectacular accomplishment for Song Jian right now. Hearing what Song Jian said, Kane hesitated, looking at the Shadow Giant Dragon rolling wildly in mid-air, his eyes showing reluctance. Kane also understood that, although this Shadow Giant Dragon had suffered irreversible severe injuries and was also in its old age, its strength was undeniable. If the fight continued, he and Song Jian would both be killed here; This time we take away its horn. Next time we take its life. Song Jian pulled out the broken horn from the stone pillar and handed it to Kane. Alright, let it live for a little longer then Kane held the horn tightly, speaking grudgingly. Damn pests, how dare you damage the body of the great Blade of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Unforgivable! The Shadow Giant Dragon opened its huge mouth, and its lava-like flame spewed at the two of them; Run! Song Jian let out a loud shout, his figure turned into a dark shadow, and he sprinted towards the gates of the Treasure Vault; Kane followed closely behind Song Jian with large strides. The scorching Dragons Breath swept over their feet, causing the rocks on the ground to slowly start to melt. The two of them quickly rushed out of the Treasure Vault, the Shadow Giant Dragon was flapping its wings, catching up to them; Song Jian saw that Kane was preparing to run towards the main door of the Dark Castle, he quickly pulled him by saying, Lets go to the sewer pipe! With that, he hurried towards the entrance of the pipe they had entered when they first arrived at the Dark Castle. Hearing about the sewer pipe, Kane was stunned, but he followed Song Jian closely, and soon, he saw the sewer pipe; Seeing Song Jians figure disappear at the entrance of the sewer pipe, Kanes eyes lit up, without hesitation, he hoisted up the Totem Pillar and crawled in as well. As soon as Kane crawled into the pipe, he could feel a strong collision from behind him. The Shadow Giant Dragons front paw had slammed heavily on the stone steps. The intense shaking caused the first section of the pipe to collapse; The Shadow Giant Dragons body was too massive for it to crawl into the pipe. Even the Dragons servants probably never paid attention to this place. Dragon servants, capture those mice who like to burrow underground for me! A furious roar of the Shadow Giant Dragon sounded from behind Song Jian. System: You have stolen the treasure of the Shadow Giant Dragon, the Goblet of Life, and your relation with the Shadow Giant Dragon is locked as a permanent enmity! It will send a massive amount of Dragon servents to hunt you down! Every half an hour, the magic on the Goblet of Life will be triggered, allowing the Dragon servents to sense your location, lasting for 10 minutes; System: You must hold on to the Goblet of Life for twenty-four hours to possess its ownership! System: You can also discard the Goblet of Life to avoid being hunted down by the Dragons servants! System: Once you discard the Goblet of Life, your relationship with Anna Katerina will be reduced to indifference! System: The Goblet of Life will significantly affect the future course of the story, please make every decision carefully! Chapter 563 - Chapter 563: Chapter 563: Worship Chapter 563: Chapter 563: Worship Noticing the series of system prompts, a serious expression appeared on Song Jians face. He had gone through considerable trouble to steal the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle. It was impossible for him to just let it go now. Besides, not all the dragon servants possessed the same combat power. Moreover, Anna had told him earlier that the City of Sin was less than two hundred kilometers away from the Dark Castle. With Song Jians speed, he could reach the City of Sin in less than twelve hours; Once inside the City of Sin, even the strongest of the dragon servants would not dare chase and attack him in a city filled with humans. The two quickly left through the passage and entered the Shadowfang Mountain Range. My human friend, you saved me, and you helped me find my tribes totem. You will always be a friend of the Blackhoof Tribe! Kane, the beastman, embraced Song Jian tightly, expressing his gratitude. System: Your relationship with the Blackhoof Tribe has been upgraded to friendly, and your relationship with the beastman Kane has been upgraded to revered; Not bad! A smile danced on Song Jians lips. Kane was not only a beastman warrior, but he also had shaman abilities. Now that he had retrieved the tribes Totem Pillar, there was a high likelihood he would become the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe. Having such a revered relationship with an NPC was indeed a rare occurrence for Song Jian. This is the dragon horn that you cut off yourself. I cant take it! said Kane, pulling out the dragon horn from his chest and returning it to Song Jian. With a serious look, he continued: This is your feather in the cap. I need to earn my own honor. The other horn of the Shadow Giant Dragon has my name on it! Great, make sure to inform me next time you go to claim it. Well do it together! Song Jian laughed, punching Kane lightly. Of course, friend, I wont forget you. But you must also strive hard, dont let me surpass you. Kane laughed. Kane is excited because with the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, his strength would undergo a tremendous transformation when he becomes the tribe leader; Oh, by the way, heres a treasure map for you. The location marked on it is somewhere near Shadowfang Mountain Range. I hope it will be of help. Song Jian handed over the treasure map he had obtained earlier. The rescue mission was not hard, and Song Jian predicted that the reward wouldnt be much. The rewards given by other rescued characters werent valuable. The treasure in the map was either already taken by someone, leaving only worthless stuff, or the treasure itself wasnt worth much. Song Jian couldnt spare the time to hunt this treasure at the moment. His time was precious. He had to race against time to march towards the City of Sin. But this belongs to you. How can I. Kane stared at Song Jian, astonished. Consider it a gift from me. You must accept it. Saying this, Song Jian put the treasure map into Kanes hand. This This is Kane was so touched and excited, he was momentarily speechless. System: You gifted a treasure map to Kane, significantly improving your rapport with him. Your relationship with the beastman Kane of the Blackhoof Tribe enhances from revered to worshiped level; System: You can try to recruit Kane as your follower. You have a high chance of successfully recruiting Kane; Song Jians heart leaped with joy. Gifting valuable items to NPCs could enhance Song Jians affinity with them.; Song Jian estimated that his rescue and help in retrieving the Bloodthirsty Totem had already pushed their relationship to the peak of reverence. Now, giving just a not-very-valuable item had allowed him to break through reverence to reach the level of worship; Alright, lets not waste any more time. I have to head to the City of Sin! Song Jian told Kane. After bidding farewell to each other, Song Jian immediately cast his acceleration skill, rushing towards the City of Sin; A distance of two hundred kilometers would have taken Song Jian at least three or four days at his previous speed. However, the dragon servants were hunting him, there were killers lurking everywhere. Song Jian had to move as quickly as possible; Song Jian fled to the Shadow Forest. It was already dark, so he lit a bonfire preparing to rest. However, the Goblet of Life stored in his bag unexpectedly emits dazzling rays of light. A mysterious fluctuation was spreading from his bag; The players bag was equivalent to another dimension. Anything placed in the bag would lose all physical effects on this plane; However, the magic on the Goblet of Life was able to penetrate Song Jians bag, emit fluctuations, and alert the dragons servants. This left Song Jian flabbergasted. At this moment, outside the Dark Castle, a team of half-dragon beings rode grey war bears. Their formation was orderly, at least dozens of them; Their leader, riding a colossal raptor, was fixated on the compass in his hand; Soon, the compass needle began to spin. A grotesque, scale-covered face revealed a smile. He roared, In that direction, charge! He pointed, and dozens of war bears roared, shaking the earth as they quickly dashed towards the direction their leader pointed; The magic fluctuation from the Goblet of Life in Song Jians bag went on for tens of minutes before it gradually died. However, he knew that the pursuers behind were aware of the direction he had fled in and were still rapidly chasing him. He could not afford to delay even by a minute, or they might catch up. Song Jian glanced at the Black Dragon in his pet space. The Black Dragon was currently in deep slumber. Yet, from the status displayed in the pet space, the Black Dragon was in unusually good health. Moreover, it seemed to be in some sort of special condition. Its level and power were automatically increasing. By now, the Black Dragon was at level twenty-eight. This baffled Song Jian, who couldnt understand what was happening to his Black Dragon. If only it could wake up now. With its help, dealing with those pursuers behind us would be a lot easier, at least it could carry me and expedite our journey. Song Jian thought internally. The Black Dragon was large enough to carry Song Jian with ease; Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt the ground vibrating rhythmically, as if something was charging towards him; Theyre so fast? Song Jians heart sank. He hadnt expected the pursuers to be faster than him. He had been using his acceleration to speed up, but he hadnt thought that these pursuers would be mounted; Blood Raven, come out! Song Jian thought, summoning several Blood Ravens, which he directed towards the approaching pursuers; With the help of these Blood Ravens, which extended his sense of perception over a long distance, he quickly got a clear visual through their eyes on the situation behind him. When he saw the half-dragon troops, who looked like a miniature army, and the war bears beneath them, Song Jian found himself drawing a sharp breath. Chapter 564 - Chapter 564: Chapter 564: Ambush Chapter 564: Chapter 564: Ambush The soldiers pursuing from behind were all level thirty, but only the leader riding the Velociraptor had the strength of first grade. From their overwhelming aura, Song Jian even suspected, were they iron-blooded warriors from some army? Could they merely be the servants of a giant dragon? You must know, the servants are merely slaves of the Shadow Giant Dragon, the overwhelming aura these people had, anything but what a slave army could carry; Just as Song Jian was observing through his Blood Crow, the group suddenly stopped. The leader servant retrieved the longbow from the back of the Velociraptor and aimed at the Blood Crow; Oh no, it spotted me Song Jian gasped in his mind, just as he was about to command the crow to flee, and a sharp bone arrow pierced through the air like lightning, hitting the Blood Crow and bursting it into pieces; It detected that I was watching Song Jians face turned dreadfully gloomy. He didnt expect the pursuers sent by the Shadow Giant Dragon to be so formidable; Merely by fixating his eyes on them for a little longer, he managed to alert them. Their keen perception rendered any ambush or surprise attack boundary impossible; to defeat or to kill them, he had to face them head-to-head in battle. Initially, Song Jian thought of turning around to annihilate his pursuers, but now it seemed that continuing to escape was the right choice. Without time to extinguish the fire, Song Jian opened his wings of the steel on his back, and shot skyward, eventually disappearing into the night. The half-dragon leader that took down the Blood Crow commanded the group in an offensive formation to furiously pursue Song Jian. But when they arrived, all they saw was a burning bonfire; The half-dragon leaders face turned icy. He prowled around the fire, smelling, then raised his head, fixed his blood-red eyes upon the dark night sky with a sharp, not-so-easy-going look. In the desolate wilderness, not daring to stop for a moment, Song Jian deployed all his acceleration skills just as their cooldowns ended. At this time, he was immensely grateful for the tons of honey he had previously gathered for brewing honey wine. Otherwise, faced with so much exertion, he would have collapsed on the road by now. Escaping from the night to daylight, and from daylight till dusk again, Song Jian was caught up with and battled a few times with the half-dragon pursuers, before escaping again; With the Morphing into Dark Cloud and Wings of Steel, on top of the Frost Sprint and Sword Shadow Step, if Song Jian wanted to flea, itd be quite difficult to capture him. Moreover, Song Jians secret weapon, the passive skill of Enemy of the Death God, ensured him of revival even after death. In the wasteland, not a single plant was in sight, only coarse gravel and boulders. Song Jians Wings of Steel gradually disappeared as he descended down from the sky. Just as he was leaning against a giant rock and panting heavily, he suddenly felt a chilling sensation. It seemed as if a huge beast was right in front of him, baring its bloodthirsty jaws; A surge of potent death energy was gathering fast in front. Song Jian suddenly opened his eyes wide and raised his head to look forward; From behind were pursuers, and from the frontan ambush; Song Jian was frantically forming ideas in his mind. All his acceleration skills were on a cooldown, so he summoned a phantom clone to shield himself in the front. Boom! An enormous surge of death magic energy exploded violently in front, the shockwave and the aftermath completely shattered the phantom clone into pieces, despite it having seventy percent of Song Jians strength, wasnt much different from a typical level thirty monster combat attribute. Song Jians face sank, he quickly turned to dodge. If he had taken the hit head-on, even if he wasnt dead, he would be severely injured and lose his combat power; Got you, boy, did you think you could evade the Deaths Scythe hitmans pursuit? As the blasts shockwave began to settle and the smoke cleared, a man clothed in a black cape was seen floating in midair. The face concealed beneath the cape emerged, revealing a hideous expression, and his gaze shot towards Song Jian. You are a killer from the Deaths Scythe? Song Jians face darkened. He hadnt expected that at this time, the final pursuit of the Deaths Scythe would arrive as planned. This man, from his outfit, seemed exactly like the killer from the Deaths Scythe that he had encountered earlier. So you do know, why not surrender then? Dont worry, I will be gentle. I wont hurt you. The killer from Deaths Scythe showed a strange smile on his face. Seeking death! The assassins words evidently angered Song Jian; he squinted his eyes as he leaped high in the air. In mid-air, he lifted the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand, and sent a dazzling golden sword qi sweeping towards him. The maximum attack range of Light Strike was ten meters. Song Jian was too far from the target, so he had to leap into the air. Without waiting to see if he could hit his target, Song Jian fell heavily to the ground. After rolling for some distance, Song Jian finally raised his head to look at the assassin in mid-air; The golden sword aura, when it was three feet away from the killer, seemed to have struck something, giving a roar. The air around the killer twisted, and a clear cracking sound came from the air. The defense was broken, but the killer seemed indifferent, still showing Song Jian his cold smile. Finger of Death! The killer pointed a finger at Song Jian, and a zapped of black lightning burst from his finger, shooting towards him; Song Jians face changed drastically. This was one of the trump cards of the second killer he previously faced C so powerful and extremely fast. In a blink, it had reached Song Jians chest. Song Jian instinctively held Long Sword to his chest, and a touch of golden light just shone from the long sword, and it suffered a heavy blow; Boom! Song Jian felt as if he were hit by a heavy hammer and his body involuntarily moved backward; Song Jians feet heavily dragged on the ground, sliding more than five or six meters before stopping; Seeing that the black lightning was reflected back by the target, the face of the Deaths Scythes killer changed color; Youve got some skill, no wonder you killed two previous groups of our organizations killers! said the killer. Just then, a roar echoed from behind Song Jian, the raging howl, like a thunderbolt, resounded from the distance. The Shadow Giant Dragon is watching you! You cannot escape the thief! Song Jians face changed; The half-dragon pursuer was so fast! The killer from Deaths Scythe suddenly laughed heartily when he saw Song Jians complexion change for the worse: Hahaha, should I say that you are fearless or stubborn? You dared to provoke a Shadow Giant Dragon after already angering the Deaths Scythe? Looks like you stole something from the lair of the Shadow Giant Dragon, otherwise, it wouldnt have sent a pursuer after you! The Deaths Scythe killer looked at Song Jian thoughtfully, and a glint of greed flashed in his eyes: If youre willing to give me the treasure you stole from the lair of the Shadow Giant Dragon, not only will I not kill you, but I will also help you repel the people who are trying to kill you. Moreover, I can recommend you to join the ranks of Deaths Scythe. What do you think? Chapter 565 - Chapter 565: Chapter 565: Unable to Withstand Chapter 565: Chapter 565: Unable to Withstand As soon as the assassins words fell, Song Jian received a system prompt: System: Gold Assassin William of Deaths Scythe is offering you a loyalty mission: Hand over the Goblet of Life to William, and hell give up pursuing you and help you fend off the Half-Dragon pursuit. Afterward, you will become an affiliate member of Deaths Scythe: Do you accept? System: Warning, this mission will have a significant impact on your game progress. Please make a careful decision! Song Jian didnt even look at it and directly chose to refuse! As for the Goblet of Life, Song Jian would not hand it over to anyone other than Anna. Moreover, the organization of Deaths Scythe was clearly not suitable for Song Jian, as the power of death wasnt something ordinary people could touch; In that case, Ill just search for it on your corpse. A ruthless look emerged in Williams eyes. Just as he was about to make another move, he suddenly heard the roar of beasts in the distance and saw a group of Half-Dragon pursuers appear not far away, while he was in mid-air. It seems that the pursuers behind you have arrived. Maybe Ill let you fight it out before making another move. A malicious smile appeared on Williams face, and his figure floating in the air gradually disappeared like mist. Song Jians face was extremely gloomy. He was already having a hard time dealing with the pursuers behind him and having an assassin hidden in the dark as well, Song Jian did not doubt that the moment he reveals any flaw, William will absolutely appear first and stab him in the heart. With a thought, thirty majestic blood wolves appeared beside Song Jian. Escaping now was pointless; he was less than two hours away from the twelve-hour protection time. The City of Sin was less than twenty kilometers away from his current location. If he let the Half-Dragon pursuers chase him all the way to the City of Sin, it would be too humiliating. Lets decide the battle here and now! Song Jian decided. Soon, dozens of Half-Dragon pursuers riding battle bears appeared in Song Jians sight. Having chased for more than ten hours, most of the Half-Dragon pursuers were already exhausted. Moreover, their mount battle bears had also lost their combat abilities due to the long-distance galloping. Once they stopped, most battle bears collapsed on the ground and refused to move. Seeing Song Jian standing still, the Half-Dragon pursuers eyes erupted in excitement, and they all screamed in excitement. They clenched their long spears and rushed towards Song Jian; The Half-Dragon Leader riding a Velociraptor gestured a throat-slitting action at Song Jian, dismounted from the Velociraptor, and gave Song Jian a vicious smile, shouting, Lowly thief, you cant escape! The eyes of the Giant Dragon will always lock onto you! Song Jian waved his hand, and the thirty blood wolves let out a howl together and then quickly charged towards the Half-Dragon pursuers; The number of Half-Dragon pursuers was almost three times that of the blood wolves, but the blood wolves showed no fear and rushed towards the Half-Dragon pursuers frantically; The Half-Dragon Leader grabbed a blood wolf that pounced towards its throat, and looked at the blood wolf in his hand, struggling madly and trying to bite him. The Half-Dragon Leader squinted his eyes and directly tore the level 30 blood wolfs body in half with his hands. Do you think, that with this trash, you can resist us? Thats too naive! The Half-Dragon Leader roared, not realizing that the blood wolf he tore in half did not leave a corpse but turned into a pool of blood and merged into the ground. Powerful strength, a first-order Combat Power Elite! William, hiding in the dark, saw the Half-Dragon Leader tearing a Level 30 Blood Wolf in half and his eyes brightened, a look of appreciation appearing on his face. A glimmer of schadenfreude flashed in Williams eyes. As a first-order Combat Power Assassin himself, he knew what this kind of power represented. In his opinion, Song Jian was as good as dead this time. As far as William was concerned, as long as Song Jian died, the mission would be considered complete. He didnt care whether Song Jian died by his hand or not. When he fought with Song Jian earlier, he discovered that Song Jians strength was not weak, and even if he could kill Song Jian, he might also suffer some injuries. But now, being able to make Song Jian fight the Half-Dragon pursuers to the point of exhaustion was the outcome William most looked forward to; If any accidents happen in the end, William would naturally be able to kill Song Jian with little effort; Williams lips curled up in a smile; the battle in front of them continued, with the Half-Dragon Leaders figure suddenly becoming faint, and Song Jian leaving where he originally stood; After testing the strength of the blood wolves, the Half-Dragon Leader directly targeted Song Jian; In its view, the strength of the blood wolves was about the same as the Half-Dragon pursuers, but the number of Half-Dragon pursuers it brought was three times that of the blood wolves. It was only a matter of time before they wiped out the blood wolves; Their ultimate target had always been Song Jian. Only by capturing or killing Song Jian and bringing him or his body to their master, the Shadow Giant Dragon Blade Spear, would their mission be considered complete. Song Jians and the Half-Dragon Leaders bodies continually collided in the wilderness, and every impact caused thunderous roars. A faint golden light appeared around Song Jians body, and eight illusory long swords circled around him. At this time, he had already activated the Immortal Sword Body, and only Song Jian, with the Immortal Sword Body activated, was qualified to fight against the Half-Dragon Leader with first-order Combat Power. Otherwise, the only thing awaiting him would be the Half-Dragon Leaders merciless crushing. Their weapons in hand constantly collided, and strong auras destroyed everything within several meters. The rocks, several meters high and hardened over time, were turned into powder in an instant due to the energy stirred up by the two of them in the battle. These two seemed to have transformed into ancient behemoths, recklessly unleashing the endless violent energy in their bodies; The Half-Dragon Leader stabbed its claw-like fist towards Song Jians brow, but Song Jians expression remained unchanged. He raised the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand, and collided fiercely with the Half-Dragon Leaders fist; Bang! It was as if a bomb exploded, sending a hum through the air. Countless fragments flew all around like bullets from a machine gun, causing dust to rise and forming a gray fog in the air. From the fog, two figures flew out in opposite directions; Boom, boom! Like cannonballs, the two crashed into massive rocks; I didnt expect you to have such formidable strength! No wonder you could steal that treasure from our masters Treasure Vault! The Half-Dragon Leader looked at Song Jian with a cautious look on his face. Song Jian waved his tingling right hand, his face extremely gloomy; Only he himself knew that his current state could not last too long. The seventh-level Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body could only last for 150 seconds, and there wasnt much time left for him now. Chapter 566 - Chapter 566: Chapter 566: Departure Chapter 566: Chapter 566: Departure Song Jians strength far surpassed the half-dragon leaders expectation. Unaware that Song Jian had used a special ability, he mistakenly thought this was Song Jians inherent strength. Human, I underestimated you! The half-dragon leader slowly rose from the ground, debris scattered behind him. He ripped off his tattered felt shirt, revealing his dark green scales as sturdy as armor. However, regardless, you must die here today. Nobody can offend the Giant Dragon Pavilion and continue to exist in this world. The half-dragon leader smirked menacingly at Song Jian. Song Jian was half-bent, using his long sword as a crutch to prop up his body. He could feel the power of the Immortal Sword Body slowly receding from him. After using two pieces of wild honey, Song Jians vitality and spirit points had been restored to their peak state. However, there were less than ten seconds left before the cooldown of the Immortal Sword Body ended. More importantly, he could sense that his summoned blood wolves were being slaughtered one after another. Of the original thirty blood wolves, less than ten remained after a little over two minutes. Once the blood wolves were completely wiped out, these half-dragon pursuers would join the battle to kill him. By then, he would be a sitting duck. Song Jian looked around. It was getting dark. The assassin of Deaths Scythe was hiding somewhere, yet Song Jian could feel his malignant gaze on him. Am I going to die here today? Song Jians face was grim. If it was only the half-dragon pursuers, his passive skill Enemy of Death God might have tricked them, but the assassin of Deaths Scythe would not be deceived so easily. He knew that once he resurrected, his corpse would disappear. This strange phenomenon would definitely attract the attention of the assassin. Just then, a clear dragon chant echoed in Song Jians mind. He could sense that the black dragon in his pet space had awakened and was urgently calling out to him. Upon awakening, knowing that its master was in immediate danger, the black dragon couldnt wait to join the battle. Song Jian opened the pet space and caught a glimpse. The joy on his face was unstoppable. The black dragon had now grown to be five to six meters high and more than ten meters long. Although it couldnt compare with the thousand-year-old Shadow Giant Dragon, the black dragon could effortlessly carry Song Jian and fly at this moment. The black dragon had also leveled up to level thirty, surpassing the elite level directly to become a Boss. The words First Order Combat Power in its attribute introduction gave Song Jian a sense of ecstatic joy. Song Jian, with a relieved smile on his face, stared at the half-dragon leader. I think I can live a long time. On the other hand, you and those half-human, half-dragon monsters behind you might have a hard time getting out of this wilderness! The half-dragon leader felt that the power in Song Jian that could contend with him was quickly fading, and suddenly understood. A cruel smile appeared on his face: Empty threat! At this moment, the last blood wolf was also killed by the half-dragon pursuers. They wiped off the blood on their blades and slowly surrounded Song Jian. William, hiding in the shadows, looked excited. Song Jians Immortal Sword Body had ended. Not to mention nearly a hundred half-empty pursuers, even a single half-dragon leader could kill Song Jian. Will you obediently come back with us, or should we bring your corpse back? The half-dragon leader stepped towards Song Jian. All of you must die! Song Jian growled lowly, and with a thought, a gigantic figure covered the crowd up above them. Roar~ A crisp dragon chant sounded, immediately throwing the half-dragon pursuers into chaos; As dragon servants, they had absolutely no resistance against a giant dragon. Some of the half-dragon soldiers even kneeled down on the spot, terrified to raise their heads. This is the sorrow of being a dragon servant, this is the belief ingrained deep within their souls, this is the shackle they are bound with for life. Even if thoughts of resistance rise within their hearts, a pain akin to cellular tearing would pervade their bodies. M-mighty Giant Dragon! The half-dragon leader kneeled on one knee in a panic, deeply burying his head between his knees, his entire body trembling slightly. Despite being on the same level of combat power, under instinctual restraint, the half-dragon leader didnt dare to stand before the Black Dragon. Seeing a figure who could easily decide his fate now kneeling before him like a humble ant, Song Jian experienced a fleeting sense of loss. The present Song Jian could easily kill these helpless dragon servants, but he had absolutely no interest in exterminating these powerless half-dragon people. The Giant Dragon fanned its wings, stirring up a fierce wind, then slowly landed beside Song Jian. Looking at this behemoth, William, who was hiding in the darkness, had an astonished look on his face. The shock nearly revealed his hidden position. H-how is this possible he has a Giant Dragon as a battle pet! Williams lips trembled, and his forehead was covered in sweat. At this moment, he was overwhelmingly relieved. Thankfully, this group of half-dragon soldiers arrived; otherwise, he would have been the one facing this giant dragon. Even as arrogant as he was, he dared not consider a giant dragon as his enemy. Everyone in the intelligence department should be hanged! William wiped the sweat off his forehead, glanced at the Giant Dragon before retreating quietly, disappearing into the wilderness. Feeling the ominous surveillance on him disappearing, Song Jian knew that William had escaped. The third assassination had quietly passed. Song Jian believed that once the news of his Giant Dragon battle pet reached the Deaths Scythe, this organization probably wouldnt send any more assassins after him. Song Jian approached the half-dragon leaders velociraptor mount. This creature, taller than a man, had collapsed to the ground, exposing its white belly and letting out mournful cries ever since the Black Dragon made its appearance. As Song Jian had now gained the upper hand, he naturally did not want to travel on foot. This rough and brutal velociraptor was perfect as his mount to the City of Sin. Song Jian forcefully pulled up the velociraptor, mounted it, and was about to drive it towards the City of Sin when he heard the Black Dragon let out an angry roar. A spurt of hot dragon flame sprayed out, incinerating the velociraptor into charcoal. Song Jian jumped up from the ground in surprise, looking at the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon slowly lowered its body, gently nudging his body with its head, implying for him to mount. A smile appeared on Song Jians face. The Dragon Clan was the most conceited of all species. The reason why he had not immediately mounted the Black Dragon was because he was worried the Black Dragon would resist. It seemed that the Black Dragon had fully accepted him as its master now. He mounted the area where the dragons neck and back converged, a flat and comfortable seat. The Black Dragon let out a soft chant, spread its wings, and took flight. In no time, it had disappeared with Song Jian into the dim sky. Chapter 567 - Chapter 567: Chapter 567: City of Sin Chapter 567: Chapter 567: City of Sin Only when the Black Dragon disappeared did the Half-Dragon Leader dare to lift his head, looking up at the sky with eyes filled with terror and despair. He he actually possesses a Giant Dragon as a war pet The Half-Dragon Leaders feelings were in turmoil. As a slave of a Giant Dragon himself, it was shocking to witness an individual less powerful than he, viewing such creatures as mere war pets. If it werent for the Half-Dragon Leaders unwavering will, he wouldve crumbled by now. Return, report to the master! The Half-Dragon Leader directed towards a war bear. As their mission had failed, all they could do was return and accept their punishment from the Shadow Giant Dragon, but the emergence of the Black Dragon was simply insurmountable for them. I hope the master will spare us the Half-Dragon Leader silently hoped. At this moment, Song Jian was soaring through the sky on the back of the Black Dragon, a sensation entirely different from flying on his own. There are numerous airborne monsters in the game. Usually, Song Jian would not dare to fly too high, yet now, the aura exuding from the Black Dragon sent hundreds of creatures into a panic and scrambling to escape. Song Jian could even spot fleeing monsters from a distance. Many of them outclassed the Black Dragon when it came to levels, yet they were still seen scurrying. The hierarchical suppression of species was deeply ingrained in their genes; the slightest hint of Dragon Might was enough to send these monsters into frantic retreat. The Black Dragon travelled at an incredible speed, and in less than half an hour, Song Jian could see the city walls of the City of Sin. He landed in a grove some distance away from the City of Sin and put the Black Dragon into his inventory. Flying into the city on the dragons back would draw too much attention. He feared the City Defense Army would treat him as an enemy before he could even reach the City of Sin. After getting himself presentable, Song Jian treaded along a wide stone path towards the City of Sin. Not long after, he noticed that the City of Sin was far more flourishing than he had pictured. He passed three to four convoys within just a few hundred meters, each loaded up to the brim with goods heading towards the city. The closer he got to the centre, the wider the road became and the more people there were. Along the way, he saw no monsters in the vicinity of the City of Sinit appeared as though someone was routinely clearing the city of them. Observing closely, Song Jian found many players in the City of Sin. They rode various mounts towards the city. Warhorses, wolves, bearshe even saw a little girl flying less than a metre off the ground on a broom. Seeing Song Jian staring at her broom, the little girl glowered at him and yelled, What are you looking at? Never seen someone with a fear of heights riding a flying broom, huh! Apart from these, there were also motorcycles, military jeeps, and even regular cars. On the whole, Song Jian deduced that the City of Sin was at least ten times more bustling than the city of Hymns. Seeing someone riding a motorcycle, Song Jian also took out his own, taking his time driving towards the city. Accompanying Song Jian, apart from players, were NPCs, or commoners, who were driving spacious carts laden with vegetables, fruits, and other commodities. These NPC commoners seemed to hold players in awe. Whenever they encountered players, they would make way and let them pass first, often doffing their hats to salute the players. It seemed to Song Jian that in their eyes, players were treated no differently from nobles. Players born in this city are indeed quite fortunateat least their safety is guaranteed! Song Jian observed an NPC on a cart, who saluted him, and greeted him with a nod and a smile. In time, the scenic view in front of Song Jian opened up. To his surprise, a vast amount of crops were being cultivated around the City of Sin. The green waves, reminiscent of sea tides, gently rustled in the breeze, filling the air with an earthy aroma. Given this desolate games setting, this idyllic scene in front of him felt dreamlike to Song Jian. How incredible, Song Jian disembarked from his motorcycle to gaze in awe at the boundless green expanse. Hmph, country bumpkin! A player on a tall horse glanced greedily at Song Jians motorcycle before sneering at him. Henry, dont speak to other players like that, a girl riding a red warhorse next to him scolded, before turning to Song Jian with an apologetic smile, Im sorry, hes not usually like this. This is your first time in the City of Sin, isnt it? The girl was dressed in a white robe, a string of pearls draped across her chest and a headpiece made of silk and sapphire adorning her forehead. Although not extraordinarily beautiful, her smile gave off a warm and comforting aura. Her calm demeanour made Song Jian feel as if he was speaking to a caring elder sister. Though she was only level twenty and appeared to lack the intimidating aura of an experienced fighter, it was surprising how easily she approached Song Jian without any guard. If Song Jian were to attack her at this distance, he could have her severely injured or even killed instantly without her putting up any resistance. Hello, I am a player raised elsewhere, and indeed it is my first time here, Song Jian greeted her with a gentle smile, looking utterly harmless as he introduced himself. My name is Caisy. Im a priestess. Are you surprised seeing these crops? Caisy asked, proactively engaging Song Jian in conversation. Seeing Caisy chatting happily with Song Jian, the man who had sneered at him earlier looked a bit put out, though he said nothing and simply trailed behind Caisy on his horse. Yes, as you know, vast farmlands like this are quite rare in this game. Sometimes, its difficult to even find green plants, Song Jian remarked with a hint of wonder. All this is thanks to the Science Academy of the City of Sin. You will understand once you enter the city. Many players long to be a member of the academy, but getting an admission is challenging. There are over five thousand players in the City of Sin, but only a handful, three or four, actually make it into the academy! Caisy responded with a mysterious and eager glow in her eyes. Caisy, I believe you too can make it! Henry, who had been silent, suddenly interjected. I hope so, Caisy responded to Henry with a forced smile. Song Jian felt as though Caisy was like a sheltered maiden who hadnt seen much of the outside world and bore no suspicion or caution towards anyone, but could a player who had levelled up to twenty really be this innocent? Chapter 568 - Chapter 568: Chapter 568: Epic Profession Chapter 568: Chapter 568: Epic Profession Ever since stepping into this game, human natures ugliness had been amplified indefinitely. Those who kill for a piece of equipment or a Skill Book were rampant. One needed to understand that death in the game also meant death in the real world. Therefore, there was no difference between killing in the game and killing in reality. The only difference was that there were no laws in the game to restrict players. Having been in the game for so long, Song Jian had become wary of everything and everyone and would not easily trust others. Along the way, Song Jian and Caisy chatted happily, but most of the time, it was Song Jian probing Caisy for information. Through her words, Song Jian learned a lot about the City of Sin. As they moved forward, nearing the city gate, a sound of iron hooves suddenly echoed from afar. A team of soldiers in heavy armor, wielding sharp spears, swiftly charged out of the city gate. All the people, including players, scurried to hide on the sides of the road; Who are they? Song Jian asked in a low voice. These are the City Lord Mansions guards. It is said that the Lord of the City of Sin has fallen seriously ill which has caused some unrest within the city. You need to be very cautious when you enter the City of Sin. Caisy reminded quietly. Song Jian nodded, he had previously suspected that Annas aim of getting the Goblet of Life was to save the life of the Lord of the City of Sin. Looks like he was right about his guess. Upon entering the City of Sin, Song Jian bid farewell to Caisy and, as per the address given by Anna, proceeded to meet her for task submission. At this moment, Anna sat in her room, her face full of despair. Im so useless, I couldnt help at all! Anna shook her head: Uncles illness is getting worse, if we dont find a solution, I fear he might A female warrior in plate mail consoled her, Miss, you mustnt think like that. Remember how you almost got into trouble before when you dared to accompany Master Solando to the Dark Castle; were you planning to steal the Goblet of Life from the hands of the Shadow Giant Dragon? Yes, Kalen, thats exactly what we planned! Anna said with determination: As long as I can get the Goblet of Life and save my uncles life, even if it costs me my life, I wont feel any regret! Miss, its not about regretting or not. The problem is, by taking Master Solando on a risky adventure, you both almost never returned. The Lord is already in this condition, have you ever thought about what would happen if Master Solando got killed in the Dark Castle? Kalen advised with genuine concern. Havent you noticed, since you two have come back, the attitude of many people towards you has subtly changed? Ive never thought about these things, I just want to cure my uncles illness! Anna said, hanging her head. Just then, a servant walked in, bowed to Anna, and said, Miss, a Gods Chosen is looking for you. He says he completed your task and has come to submit it. A Gods Chosen? Anna looked puzzled and mumbled to herself, I dont know any Gods Chosen. Also, what task submission is he talking about? After leaving the Shadowfang Mountain Range, Anna had completely forgotten about Song Jian. In her eyes, Song Jian, being a mere level 27 Gods Chosen, simply lacked the strength to steal the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle; Its known that when she had gone with Solando earlier, they had brought an entire team of thirty-level guards, who totaled twenty in number. Yet in the end, only she, Solando, and Solandos guard Carter returned to the City of Sin alive; Miss, do you want me to drive him away? The servant, seeing Annas furrowed brow and the obvious rejection in her eyes, asked quietly. Wait, let me think Anna waved her hands and said. It took quite a while for Anna to slowly recall the Gods Chosen who had saved them from the Shadow Teeth in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. Song Jian, is his name Song Jian! Anna suddenly leaped from her chair, her face glowing with surprise. Is he here to submit the task? Could it be that he really stole the Goblet of Life from the Shadow Giant Dragon? At this thought, Anna immediately got excited and quickly rushed out of the room; It must be Song Jian! Anna mumbled to herself, her eyes full of anticipation. As she rushed out of the room, Anna saw a man standing in the courtyard. On a closer look, if this man was not Song Jian, who else could it be? Song Jian, did you really you really completed the task I entrusted to you? Anna shouted upon seeing Song Jian. There were many people around, and Anna didnt want the others to know about her acquiring the Goblet of Life, so she did not ask directly. Yes, Miss Anna, as expected, I have brought that object back for you. Song Jian responded with a smile. Quick, come in and rest, you must be exhausted! Anna immediately walked over, took Song Jians hand, and led him into her room. Kalen, please stand guard outside the door and ensure that no one disturbs us. Anna instructed Kalen. Kalen was originally Annas guard. She immediately saluted Anna and shut down the main door. Did you, did you really bring it? Anna asked excitedly. Mission accomplished! Song Jian said smilingly, taking out the Goblet of Life from his bag; Upon seeing the Goblet of Life, Anna paused for a moment, looked up at Song Jian with bewilderment and said, This is what the Goblet of Life looks like? The Goblet of Life looked like a simple wooden cup. If Song Jian hadnt said it was the Goblet of Life, Anna would probably not even give it a second glance. This is the Goblet of Life that I found in the Treasure Vault of the Dark Castle! Song Jian handed the Goblet of Life to Anna. The Goblet of Life had the ability to transform ordinary water into holy water which could prolong life span and cure all diseases. But in Song Jians hands, it was just displayed as a Task Item. Anna hesitantly took the Goblet of Life. The moment her hands touched it, a gentle energy radiated from the Goblet, seeping into her body. In an instant, a strong white light burst from Annas body, illuminating the whole room; System: Anna Katerina has received the energy of the Goblet of Life, triggering her bloodline talent, and advanced to the epic profession C Life Priest; System: Anna Katerinas all attributes increase by 10 points; System: Anna Katerina comprehends the epic skill C Life Blossom; System: Anna Katerina comprehends the epic skill C Life Anthem; System: Anna Katerina comprehends the epic skill C Resurrection Skill; Chapter 569 - Chapter 569: Chapter 569: The Water of Life Chapter 569: Chapter 569: The Water of Life Seeing the system notifications appear on the screen like a splash, Song Jian was dumbfounded. When completing this mission, the system mentioned several times that any decision made by Song Jian could change the course of the game. Song Jian was originally referred to as the City Lord of the City of Sin by the game system, but surprisingly, it turned out that the game system was actually referring to Anna herself. If Anna couldnt get in touch with the Goblet of Life, she wouldnt be able to awaken her bloodline potential and couldnt advance to the epic career, Life Priest, which would have a significant impact on the games progress. Upon advancing her career, she instantly learned three epic-level skills. The effects of the first two skills were unclear just by looking at their names, but the third skill Resurrection Skill amazed Song Jian. Resurrection Skill is the signature profession of priests in all games. If a priest doesnt know the resurrection skill, they would definitely be called a fake priest; However, what was strange about this game was that there wasnt a single priest who knew Resurrection Skill. Now, Song Jian finally understood that it turned out that only Life Priests would know the Resurrection Skill, and whats more, the grade of the skill was not low, as it was an epic-level skill; Even if a player could become a Life Priest, it would probably take a considerable effort to master the Resurrection Skill; The Goblet of Life, this is really the Goblet of Life! Anna held the Goblet of Life tightly in both hands and exclaimed excitedly. At this moment, her entire body was glowing faintly, making her look like a goddess who had come down to earth. A stream of water was poured from the kettle on the table into the Goblet of Life, and a melodious song by a woman echoed through the room as the water rippled gently in the goblet. The ethereal and beautiful melody of the song that appeared out of thin air struck a chord in the hearts of both Song Jian and Anna, making them immerse involuntarily in the music; Having no idea how much time had passed before the singing stopped, Song Jian felt a sense of los in his heart. Is this holy water? While looking at the slightly rippling, milky-white liquid in the Goblet of Life, Anna asked in amazement. As Song Jian lowered his head to look, the liquid in the Goblet of Life emitted a sweet, plant-like fragrance and appeared as thick as milk. If Song Jian hadnt seen Anna pour the water into the Goblet of Life with his own eyes, he would never have believed that the thick white liquid was transformed from the clear water she poured in. It really turned into holy water! Anna covered her mouth, tears brimming in her eyes, and couldnt help but sob quietly; After enduring all this pressure for so many days, Anna was finally able to let it all go today. System: You have completed the second part of the epic-level quest. Anna is filled with gratitude towards you, and your relationship with her has been promoted to Respect. You have gained one skill point; System: Because of your actions, Anna Katerina has obtained the epic-level profession Life Priest. Your behavior greatly influenced the games progress, and the game system highly approves of everything you have done. You are awarded 150,000 experience points. A ray of light rose from Song Jians body, and his already nearly filled experience bar was instantly replenished. After being promoted to level 27, it jumped forward by a small margin, reaching 27 level 13%; The experience reward given this time was extremely generous, almost equivalent to the experience points Song Jian would gain from killing monsters for a week; With the two additional skill points, he upgraded his Flash Thunder Strike to level 3. The damage from level 3 Flash Thunder Strike improved from the original 150%, 110%, 70% to 210%, 170%, 120%, further increasing its power; Song Jian, thank you so much. This cup of life water, Ill give it to you to drink. Anna grabbed Song Jians hand and handed him the Goblet of Life. Song Jian took the Goblet of Life and began to examine its properties. Goblet of Life (Holy Artifact), Effect: The holder of this item will receive the protection of the Goddess of Life, be immune to bad luck, and will not lose their life due to accidents; Vitality Point recovery rate increases by 300%; all properties increase by 15 points; the power of all life magics increases by 50%; Special Effect 1: Life Water (Passive), pour clean water into the Goblet of Life, and the water will turn into holy water. The first time a person drinks the holy water, their Vitality Points will increase by 500, and their cellular activity will be greatly improved; at the same time, all negative states will be removed from their body, and their Vitality Points and Spirit Points will be fully restored. This effect is only effective the first time it is used, and subsequent uses can only remove negative states and restore Vitality Points and Spirit Points; Cooldown: 24 hours; Special Effect 2: Life Shield (Active), activating this skill will trigger an 8000-defense shield around the users body for 30 seconds. While under the protection of the Life Shield, the user recovers 5% of their Vitality Points per second; this skill can be used only three times a day; Special Effect 3: ???; Special Effect 4: ??? Item Description: This item is Soul Locked to Anna Katerina, and no one else can use it. A Holy Artifact, this is actually a holy-level item! Song Jians eyes shone, and he could hardly believe what he was seeing. This was the first time he encountered a holy-level item in the game. Furthermore, the attributes of this item were just too good. Having it was like being almost invincible. Just the 15-point increase in all attributes and the 300% increase in Vitality Point recovery rate alone were enough to make Song Jian salivate, not to mention the four special effects; Apart from Life Water and Life Shield, there were still two special effects that werent activated yet. Once activated, they would likely be two powerful skills; If it werent for the fact that this item was already Soul Locked to Anna, Song Jian would have probably been willing to risk failing the epic-level quest just to claim the item for himself; After reading the properties, Song Jian raised his neck and drank all the Life Water in one go. His original Vitality Points of 2,260 instantly increased to over 2,700. With such high Vitality Points, it would be hard to disagree if someone called Song Jian an elite-level BOSS; As for the significant increase in cellular activity, Song Jian didnt feel any different, only feeling much lighter, as if he had taken off a burden weighing several hundred pounds; Song Jian, I really dont know how to express my gratitude towards you! Anna appeared flustered as she said to Song Jian, I dont know if you could accompany me to the City Lord Mansion tomorrow to help treat my uncle? Song Jian handed the empty Goblet of Life back to Anna and immediately received a system prompt; System: Anna issues you the third part of the epic-level quest: Escort; do you accept? Mission content: Escort Anna to the City Lord Mansion and assist her in successfully treating City Lord Kayne Sacke; Mission rewards: Obtain permanent residence rights in the City of Sin; promote your relationship with Anna Katerina to Admiration; Mission failure penalty: significantly reduce the favorability of Anna Katerina, and downgrade your relationship with her to indifference; Accept! Song Jian accepted the mission, having already completed the first two parts, there was no reason to give up; After carefully reading the mission content, Song Jian had a smile at the corner of his mouth, It seems that this escort mission wont be easy. There must be many people in the City Lord Mansion who dont wish the City Lord to get better! Chapter 570 - Chapter 570: Chapter 570: The Lady of the City Lord Chapter 570: Chapter 570: The Lady of the City Lord City of Sin City Lord Mansion At this time, the City Lord Mansion was heavily guarded, with soldiers stationed every few steps. Almost all the finest soldiers in the City of Sin were dispatched here. Hows the old man doing? a woman in luxurious clothes, sitting in the lords seat, casually asked as she sipped from her wine glass. Madam, the city lord is still unconscious, and Suravi is constantly at his side, a frail doctor answered with a trembling voice. A wild look flashed in the womans eyes, and her gaze turned fierce. She said contemptuously, This old bastard sure knows how to hang on This woman was Onika, the new wife of Kayne, the lord of the City of Sin. Ever since she married him, Kaynes health gradually declined until he became bedridden and unconscious. The doctor, trembling with fear and keeping his gaze lowered, did not dare to utter a word. He wished he could cover his ears. Ever since the city lord fell into a coma, his wife had become more unbridled. The doctor feared he might hear too much and hence, become silenced permanently. Get out and remember to keep your mouth shut. If I hear any bad rumors, your entire family will be annihilated, Onika said, a hint of a bloodthirsty glow in her eyes. Y-Yes, I dare not the doctor murmured, clutching his medicine box, and ran cowered out of the City Lord Mansion. Its so boring. When will I actually become the master of this castle? Onika muttered to herself as she caressed the lords chair with a tinge of melancholy. When Kayne was healthy, he used to sit here and discuss important matters with his subordinates. This was a seat reserved only for the city lord. Ha-ha, the Blood Queen, are you struggling even with a mere human? A man whispered into Onikas ear. Suddenly, her hair began to dance as though in the wind, wildly twisting and twirling. A giant brown bat flew in through the window, transforming into a man in a red suit. He had fair skin, a face bearing a trace of decadence, and ruby eyes that hinted at a violent temperament. Just as he appeared, Onika vanished from sight. In an instant, her pale right hand grabbed his neck and slammed him against the wall. An oomph sound echoed, and the man crumbled against the wall, causing several cracks to appear. His body made crunching noises as though bones snapping, and bloody froth spilled from his mouth. His once handsome face was now a ghastly sight, as crimson fangs slipped through his parted lips. When did a mere viscount dare to play the fool before me? As Onika spoke, a pair of silver fangs glimmered while her eyes were bathed in a bloody glow. Onika, are you betraying the Dark Council Alliance? the man roared furiously. The Dark Council Alliance? Onika gave a disdainful smile. The hand holding the mans neck gradually turned pale and shriveled. Her nails grew sharply, piercing into his neck. When I fully control the City of Sin, even the Elder Council of the Alliance will grovel at my feet! Onika howled, thrusting the man onto the hard floor. As the man was about to hit the floor, his body dissolved into countless fist-sized bats and flew to the other side of the hall. Onika raised her left hand, but after a moment of hesitation, slowly lowered it back down. Her murderous aura did not fade away. Speak. What is the Elder Council up to now? Onika glared at the man, now restored to human form. The man touched the wound on his neck, his face twisting with resentment. Lifting his head, he coldly said, The council is dissatisfied with your slow progress of taking control of the City of Sin. They hope you can speed up! Ha! Whose fault is that? Onika sneered. Half a year ago, I reported to the Elder Council that if we could kill Suravi, Kaynes wizard, I could easily become the master of this city. But how did that turn out? Onika returned to her previous elegant demeanor, took a leisurely stroll up to the lords seat, and sat down. She had the sophistication of a noble lady and radiated the charm of a mature woman. The man couldnt help but admire how she effortlessly switched between bloodthirsty ferocity and gentle nobility. But he had a mission to accomplish, that was to convey the decision of the Dark Council Alliances Elder Council to Onika. Over the past half a year, the council has dispatched many assassins for nine assassination attempts. The mans face was grim as he gnashed his teeth, But not a single mission succeeded. Moreover, not one of these assassins returned alive! The council suspects theres something wrong with your information, leading to the failure of The mans words were cut short by Onikas screech, Thats your incompetence! Suravi is just a thirty-fifth level wizard with first-tier combat power. Even if there are discrepancies in his level, he definitely does not possess second-tier combat power! But three of the assassins who targeted him were fifty-level powerhouses with second-tier combat power! The man stepped forward, growling lower. This left Onika speechless. She panted heavily, her chest heaving. After a long silence, she slowly said, He must have a secret weapon that we are unaware of, a hidden secret! These are all your problems! the man said coldly, If you fail again this time, the Elder Council will no longer tolerate you. Theyll not only punish you for this, but theyll also hold you accountable for the deaths of those assassins! They dare to! Onika stood up abruptly, her powerful aura bursting out. Even the man couldnt help but retreat. Even without the City of Sin, I am still the lord of the City of Blood. Those stinky, decaying elders want me to withdraw from the Dark Council Alliance! Ha-ha-ha! Onika laughed hysterically. Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: Chapter 571: Joke Chapter 571: Chapter 571: Joke The man and Onika parted on bad terms, turning into a black shadow flying out of the window and disappearing into the air. Onika stared at the window, her left hand constantly swirling with a crimson energy, but it did not launch even as the man disappeared. With a wave of her hand, she dispersed the energy, snorted coldly, and turned to enter the room behind her. Just then, a servant came to report: Madam, Miss Anna has brought a Gods Chosen One, claiming that they can cure the city lords illness! Anna? Hmph! A disdainful smile appeared on Onikas lips, and she said, Tell Anna that the city lord is resting in bed and cannot be disturbed. Also, tell her that those Gods Chosen Ones are frauds, and they have no ability to save the city lord! The City of Sins city lord had fallen ill, and the news had not been concealed for long. Players who were born in the City of Sin were ecstatic at the news because if they could cure the city lord, they would not only receive generous rewards but also increase their intimacy with the city lord. This hidden benefit attracted every player born in the City of Sin. In the beginning, the people in the City Lord Mansion were full of expectations for those players who claimed to be able to cure the city lord. However, soon they discovered that these so-called Gods Chosen Ones were all frauds. They came with some basic healing elixirs or Detox Elixirs to heal the city lords illness. Before they even met the lord, they were exposed by the city lords attendant wizard, Suravi, and driven away. After several incidents, the people in the City Lord Mansion developed a strong dislike of the Gods Chosen Ones. However, Onika was happy with this situation. The city lords disease was, in fact, a slow-acting poison she had administered. Onika knew its potency well. When she saw the Gods Chosen Ones pull out basic healing elixirs or basic Detox Elixirs, she almost laughed out loud, but her acting skills stopped her from revealing her thoughts. During the time the city lord was in a coma from the poison, Onika began to extend her reach into the City of Sins guards. Almost half of the guards had pledged allegiance to her. As for the guards that didnt want to defect to her, their commanders were assassinated by her, or she sent their entire army out of the City of Sin. Now, only the Science Academy and the City Lord Mansions Guard hadnt been controlled by her. More importantly, the commander of the City Lord Mansions guards, the wizard Suravi, had already become suspicious of her and was now residing in the City Lord Mansion, guarding the city lord around the clock. Moreover, Suravi had somehow suppressed the toxins in the city lords body, allowing him to cling to life up to now. Otherwise, the city lord should have died from the poison a month ago. Yes, madam. I will persuade Miss Anna to leave, the servant bowed to Onika and prepared to leave before suddenly being called back by Onika. Wait, Susan! Onika resumed her gentle and noble demeanor, smiling slightly, I have been worried about the city lords safety these past days, causing me to become somewhat neurotic. Since Anna is here, let her go and see the city lord. Gods Chosen Ones are people who can create miracles. Perhaps they have a way to cure the city lord. Because of the city lords illness, the Gods Chosen Ones abilities had slowly spread throughout the City of Sin. Now, the whole city mocked the arrogant Gods Chosen Ones. Although they would pay respects when encountered, in their hearts, they treated the Gods Chosen Ones as the biggest joke in the City of Sin. The servant seemed accustomed to Onikas capriciousness and nodded, expressionless. After bowing, Susan headed toward the hall. Miss Anna and this honorable Gods Chosen One, please follow me. Madam has instructed me to lead you to the city lords bedroom, the servant spoke respectfully at the entrance of the City Lord Mansion. Song Jian, lets go in. Im sure we can cure my uncle this time, Anna declared confidently. Her confidence not only stemmed from the Goblet of Life but also her own awakened epic profession as a Life Priest. Even if the city lord was dead, she could bring him back, let alone his current unconscious state. Song Jian noticed that people in the City Lord Mansion, from the passing servants to the guards around, were casting strange glances at him. Feeling perplexed, he heard Anna calling him and nodded slightly before following her into the City Lord Mansion. As they walked, Song Jian suddenly overheard some servants whispering. Although they were seven or eight meters away and their voices were low, Song Jian could hear their conversation clearly with his current physical condition. Did you see that? Another Gods Chosen One! A servant smirked, deliberately emphasizing the last few words. So ridiculous. I heard that these Gods Chosen Ones cant even enter the City Lord Mansion anymore Hmph, theyre all a bunch of liars. Wizard Suravi easily debunked their tricks. Do they think that our City Lord Mansion can be deceived like the other people in the city? I heard that these Gods Chosen Ones are now targeting other people. Lord Solando has even recruited some of them, and they claim to have a way to cure the city lord already Hmph, if they really had a way, they wouldnt have waited until now. Lord Solando shouldnt let himself be fooled by them See? Miss Anna has brought a Gods Chosen One here too. These people really never give up! After listening to the servants conversation for a while, Song Jian couldnt help but be speechless. The players still considered this game too simplistic. As a city lord holding absolute power, the resources at his disposal were far beyond what new players could match. If the city lord couldnt solve the issue himself, how could the players have such confidence in basic healing elixirs or basic Detox Elixirs? What a bunch of arrogant fools! Song Jian shook his head, thinking helplessly. However, this was unavoidable. There were simply too many players in the City of Sin, and in this environment, as long as a player didnt take risks, it was hard for them to die. Unlike other places where harsh environments eliminated a large number of people. After entering the backyard of the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian saw a noblewoman in a luxurious dress enjoying flowers in a garden. She revealed a kind smile when she saw Anna and nodded, asking, Anna, is this the Gods Chosen One you found? The one who can save the city lord? Chapter 572 - Chapter 572: Chapter 572: Self-confidence Chapter 572: Chapter 572: Self-confidence In front of Song Jian was a noble lady who looked to be in her thirties. Every smile and frown exuded warmth and generosity, her dignified beauty radiating a kind and benevolent aura. Her gaze towards Anna was filled with affection. She reached out and held Annas hand, bringing her to her side. After glancing at Song Jian, Onika whispered something in Annas ear; Anna immediately blushed and began shaking her head as if explaining something, not daring to gaze in Song Jians direction. Onika chuckled softly, turned to Song Jian and said, Looking at you, I wouldnt have guessed you possessed the skill to save the city master. However, you chosen ones of God are all quite mysterious, appearing and disappearing without a trace, always capable of producing miracles. I have high hopes for you. Song Jian bowed respectfully to Onika without uttering a word. In reality, when Song Jian first saw Onika, his instincts were screaming alarms in warning. This woman held a presence not weaker than Shadow Giant Dragon. If not for Song Jians composure, he might already be drenched in sweat, shaken to his core. This strong scent of blood is as if I am standing before an endless sea of blood Song Jian thought to himself. Though his face remained expressionless, the clenched fist in his sleeve betrayed his inner thoughts. Song Jian, this is the city masters wife and my aunt, Lady Onika! Anna introduced. Greetings, respected Lady Onika! Song Jian bowed to Onika. As he heard she was the city masters wife, the puzzle in his mind clicked, connecting all the clues. Perhaps, the reason for the city masters unconsciousness lies right in front of me! Song Jian thought. He became even more humble, wishing he could become invisible to avoid Onikas attention. However, Onikas gaze remained on Song Jian. Her face wore a kind smile, but her eyes held a discerning light. Youre a good lad. Keep it up! Anna is the young princess of the City of Sin Onika jokingly insinuated. Aunt Blushing intensely, Anna promptly tugged at Onikas hand to halt her amused teasing. Enough joking now. You should go check on Kayne. Oh God, why did you have to let this disease torment Kayne? I would rather bear this pain for him Onikas face fell, showing a hint of sorrow. Aunt, everything will get better, Anna quietly comforted. Song Jian stood to one side, remaining as still and silent as if he were a wooden statue; even his movements were minimal. After chatting with Onika for a while, Anna led Song Jian towards the masters chamber where Kayne was recovering. Onikas gaze was still focused on Song Jians back. She could see through Song Jians abilities: just a man who had not even reached the first Combat Power level. Such a person could not possibly dispel the poison she had unleashed. Even though the chosen ones of God had become the citys laughingstock, Onika still wanted to judge him with her own eyes, to prevent any unwelcome surprises. Another pitiful fool, huh! A cold smile surfaced on Onikas face. With a harsh rub of her fingers, she ground a flower into dust. Song Jian followed Anna through the City Lord Mansion, where armed soldiers in armor were visible everywhere. These are my uncles guards, loyal to him alone. Since my uncles sickness, they have been stationed here in the City Lord Mansion to protect him, Anna whispered. Song Jian nodded in understanding. If not for these loyal soldiers, the city master might have died long ago. In a moment, you will meet Sir Suravi. He leads the mansion guards and is my uncles most trusted man. He has been by my uncles side this whole time, so you must be extra respectful to him, Anna reminded. Song Jian nodded in understanding, suspecting that this Suravi likely possessed strength comparable to Lady Onikas. I never thought that so much power would be concentrated around one city master! Song Jian mused, But one day, my territory will spread across the entire Doomsday City, and by then, I will be a true city master! The area of Doomsday City is similar to that of the City of Sin. However, one is a city in ruins, while the other is bustling with prosperity. Comparisons between the two are futile. But if Song Jian could truly expand his territory to encompass an entire city, perhaps there would indeed be an opportunity for him to compete with the City of Sin. Song Jian, following Anna, arrived at a three-story house. It was unremarkable from the outside, but Song Jian could sense that within a hundred meters of this house, heavy guards were stationed. The aura emanating from these soldiers C each seasoned and hardened from countless battles C ensured this place was impervious to intrusion, not even a mosquito could sneak in. After a thorough search, Song Jian and Anna were led to the city masters sickbed. A middle-aged man in a gray robe stands nearby, casting a weary glance at Anna and Song Jian. Miss, you have come to visit the master again! Suravi faintly smiled, nodding towards Anna. Sir Suravi, good day! Anna curtsied to Suravi, saying, This is Song Jian. Although he is a chosen one of God, he possesses an artifact capable of curing my uncles illness! Suravi didnt even glance at Song Jian as he shook his head, Miss, the city master is not sick, hes been poisoned. The poison hes afflicted with is highly lethal, even I cant completely eliminate it. I can only slow it down, but recently, the poison has shown signs of spreading. Ive already dispatched soldiers to the City of Hymns to purchase sufficient life potions Sir Suravi, I understand my uncle is poisoned. Yet, I believe the artifact Song Jian has can heal him fully! Anna interrupted Suravi, her voice filled with confidence as she nodded towards Song Jian. Chapter 573 - Chapter 573: Chapter 573 Holy Water Chapter 573: Chapter 573 Holy Water Annie gave Song Jian a sign, and Song Jian nodded. From the bag, he pulled out the Goblet of Life and handed it to Annie. Lord Suravi, this is the Goblet of Life that Song Jian got from the Treasure Vault of the Shadow Giant Dragon in the Dark Castle. It can turn ordinary water into holy water that heals any injuries and detoxifies any kinds of poison. Annie explained to Suravi, holding up the Goblet of Life. Suravi, the magician, stared at the crude wooden cup in Annies hand, felt it quietly, but didnt sense any energy fluctuation from it. Shaking his head, Suravi said, I didnt feel any energy fluctuation from this cup. Its impossible for it to be the Goblet of Life! Not to mention Suravi glanced at Song Jian, a dash of disdain flashing in his eyes, and stated, I do not believe that he, with his current abilities, could have stolen the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle! What kind of place is the Dark Castle? Its the nest of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Even if the dragon had been seriously injured and was now dying, the threat of a dragon couldnt be underestimated. Most importantly, how could this crude wooden cup possibly be the Goblet of Life? Even a child wouldnt use it as a toy. It looked simply terrible. Annie didnt say anything. Ever since she touched the Goblet of Life, it has become more ordinary, giving a feeling that this divine artifact was self-concealing. Only Annie herself could feel the potent life energy brimming within the Goblet of Life. Lord Suravi, could you give me a bottle of clear water? Annie insisted. Sighing inwardly, Suravi shook his head slightly. It seemed that Annie had been seriously tricked by this devotee. With just a wave, Suravi motioned towards the table, Thats fresh water a servant just brought in Annie walked over there, slowly poured the clear water from the bottle into the Goblet of Life; At first, there was no anomaly. But when the water level reached the rim of the cup, an odd energy began to radiate from the water. Suravi clearly felt the ripple of this potent life force. One of his brows lifted, and he couldnt help but make a surprised sound of Eh. The clear water in the holy grail began to ripple. A silver glow burst from the water, and a surging life energy began to spread around. It really is it really is the Goblet of Life! The look of wild joy on Suravis face was unmistakable. The city lord had been poisoned for so long, and Suravi had been under extreme pressure. He had nearly exhausted all his energy in suppressing the spread of the poison. Even knowing that Lady Onika was seizing power, he couldnt spare any effort to stop her. He could only keep a firm grip on the City Lord Mansions guards, letting them protect the safety of the mansion, while he stayed by the city lords side all the time. Feeling the life energy emanating from the holy grail, Suravi was filled with deep emotion, his eyes welling up with tears. He bowed deeply to Annie and Song Jian, full of gratitude and regret, I apologize for my previous attitude towards you, Miss, and the devotee. I didnt expect I didnt expect At that moment, Onika was holding a glass of red wine, figuring out how to install her men into the Mansion guard. As long as the city lord was not dead, she could not rest. She had arranged for her men to be around all the offspring in the mansion. Once news of the city lords death was conveyed, they would all die on the same day. Then, Onika, with power in her hands, would become the master of two cities. When I fully control the City of Sin, naturally there will be a seat for me in the Council of Elders. Hmph, then, Ill make those old farts Just as Onika was secretly pleased, she suddenly felt a surge of life energy coming from the backyard. Onika frowned. What was happening? Suddenly, she thought of the place where the energy fluctuation was strongest, apparently where the city lord was lying unwell. Her face turned white abruptly. Her right hand clenched tightly, the glass in her hand was instantly shattered. Onika rose to her feet, her beautiful face instantly turned fierce, she roared in a low voice: Impossible! Whoosh~ A black whirlwind blew over, and Onikas figure disappeared from the room. Suravi slowly helped the sallow middle-aged man on the sickbed to sit up. Annie was holding the Goblet of Life, prepared to pour the holy water into the mans mouth. Just then, a violent argument came from outside. It seemed like the guards of this room were quarrelling with someone and had started fighting. Ignore whats happening outside and continue! Suravi furrowed his brows and said firmly. Annie nodded. She touched the holy grail to the City Lords lips. The city lord seemed to sense something, his body involuntarily started to suck, and the thick milk-like holy water started to flow into his mouth; Bang! The door of the room was pushed open. Blood-stained Onika, her aura as fierce as ever, stormed in; What are you giving the city lord to drink? Onika asked abruptly. Feeling no movement behind Onika, Suravis eyes showed a trace of sorrow. He rose to his feet, standing in front of the sickbed. Onika, what on earth do you want to do! Suravis robe started to ripple with no wind. The aura radiating from his body was on par with Onika. It felt as if a whirlwind had blown up in the room. All the furniture and utensils were ground into dust by the conflicting energies. However, the city lords bed was safe and sound, guarded by Suravi; This is Song Jians eyes showed a horrified look. These two peoples strength had certainly exceeded the first-order combat power, even somewhat similar to what he felt when he confronted the Shadow Giant Dragon. Suravi, you conspired with Annie and this devotee to poison the city lord. Today, in the city lords name, I will punish you! On Onikas face, a black aura emerged. Her cheeks slowly sunk in, two fangs gradually protruding from her lips, her fair arms started becoming withered like branches. Her hands, like the claws of a devil, shimmered with a metallic cold light. It really is you A trace of understanding appeared in Suravis eyes. He had long suspected Onika but had no evidence. In front of others, Onika always acted very well. He didnt expect that she would lose her temper today, and reveal her true nature. City lord of the City of Blood, Blood Queen Onikxia! Suravi broke Onikas identity. With his right hand grabbing into the empty air, an exquisite magic staff that was over a foot long appeared in Suravis hand. Roar~ Onika roared like a wild beast at Suravi. Behind her, a colossal phantom slowly emerged, displaying its arrogant posture. Chapter 574 - Chapter 574: Chapter 574: Dragon Soul Chapter 574: Chapter 574: Dragon Soul Get out of here! Suravi roared, wildly waving the magic staff in his hand. Instantly, countless light arrows shot towards Onika, like a sudden downpour. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, focusing on the shadowy figure behind Onika. This ethereal shadow gave Song Jian a strange feeling, both familiar and unfamiliar. Onika let out a shriek, retreating from the room and into the courtyard. Suravi followed close behind, and Song Jian glanced at Anna. At this moment, she was holding the Goblet of Life, staunchly standing guard by the City Lords sickbed. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian rushed out of the house. The chance to witness combat between two individuals who had exceeded the first-tier of combat power, was exceedingly rare. If Song Jian could spectate, it would potentially be greatly beneficial to his future growth. However, battles of such caliber were fraught with extreme danger. Mere aftershocks from the fighting would be more than enough to overwhelm an ordinary person. Many who had stumbled upon such scenarious not only failed to benefit but ended up losing their lives. Suravi floated in mid-air above the City Lord Mansion. The elegant robes Onika was wearing had vanished, replaced with pitch-black form-fitting scale armour. In her hands, she held two short swords that shimmered with a sinister green light, evidently coated in potent poison. Blood Queen, the City of Sin is not yours to touch! Suravi thundered as dark clouds roiled above him, streaks of lightning darting through the sky like silver dragons. Behind the Blood Queen, the illusory form of a dragon was roaring at the heavens, exuding an imposing aura. A thick, blood-red aura emanated from her body, making one feel as if gazing upon a mountain of corpses bathed in blood. Song Jians gaze showed relief. The discomfort he had felt ever since first meeting the City Lords wife now made sensehe had felt as though he was standing before a tumultuous sea of boiling blood. He had initially assumed it was an illusion, but it seemed that the City Lords wife had managed to hide her true nature under a deep disguise. The fight between Suravi and Onika escalated, causing many buildings within the City Lord Mansion to crumble into ruins. However, soon a barrier of light enveloped the entire mansion, shielding it from the aftereffects of the battle. The battle moved from the ground to mid-air, splitting the sky in two. One side was covered in dark clouds with flashes of lightning, while the other half roiled like a sea of blood with massive waves. Such a battle was astonishingly spectacular, leaving Song Jian yearning for the day when he might possess such terrifying power. Roar~ The shadowy figure behind Onika suddenly let out a roar, spewing a jet of black flame at Suravi. Suravi swiped his right hand in front of him, creating a shield of light that blocked the flaming onslaught from the shadowy figure. Dragons Breath! Song Jian murmured, eyes narrowed. This attack was all too familiar to Song Jian; the Shadow Giant Dragon, and even his pet, the Black Dragon, both employed Dragons Breath as their primary attack. Simple as it was, the attack packed a tremendous punch and was hard for most to withstand. What kind of ability allows for the summoning of a Black Dragons illusion? And moreover, why does it bear little difference to a real dragon? Song Jian frowned, carefully analyzing the abilities used by both combatants. Suravi was a wizard, although Song Jian didnt understand all of his abilities, he was able to relate the basic energy usage and some other magical aspects to similar occupations. On the other hand, Song Jian didnt have a clue about Onikas profession. Her equipment and weapon suggested that she was a melee fighter, but she also seemed to have the ability to conduct magical attacks and even summon an image of a dragon. Seemingly undefeatable, as the time passed, Onika gradually began to gain the upper hand. Suravi increasingly adopted a defensive stance, hardly ever attacking Onika anymore. Song Jians heart sank. If the current situation persisted, Suravi was bound to be defeated. Once that happened, who would be able to resist Onika? Just then, a beam of white light descended from above Suravi, momentarily restoring a small portion of his Vitality Points. Song Jian turned his head and saw Anna, supporting a middle-aged man standing at the mansions entrance. The man looked drained, but his eyes shimmered with determination. The pain was evident in his eyes as he gazed at Onika. The healing light on Suravis head was released by Anna. As a Life Priest, Annas healing ability was undoubtedly the most formidable amongst priests of equal level. With Annas help, Suravi quickly regained his footing and stabilized the situation. Onika, why have you become like this? Whywhy have you tried to kill me? The City Lords face was scored with pain as he bellowed out loud. Dont call me Onika. My name is Blood Queen Onikxia! Onika roared back, the dragonic shadow behind her letting out an angry roar towards the City Lord. Just then, Song Jian suddenly sensed strong fluctuations coming from his Pet Space. When he checked, it was his pet Black Dragon, roaring furious and signaling to him its strong desire to join the fray. Song Jian thought against summoning his Black Dragon at that moment, knowing it would make no difference in the outcome of the battle. However, going against the dragons will could seriously affect the loyalty of his pet. With a mere thought, the Black Dragon, massive in size, appeared beside Song Jian, roaring furiously at Onika in the sky. To Song Jians surprise, the Black Dragon decided to take matters into its own claws, flapping its wings, and charging directly at Onika. Song Jian was taken aback. Although the Black Dragon commanded first-tier combat power, it still was no match for Onika. Its Dragon Might was unlikely to have much effect on a formidable opponent like Onika. A dragon? A young dragon! Suravi looked surprised as he turned to look at Song Jian. Anyone capable of owning a dragon as their pet was sure to be someone extraordinary. Young man, call back your pet. Even though its a dragon, its still growing and is no match for Onika or rather, the Blood Queen! Suravi advised Song Jian with a nod and a friendly demeanor. II cant control it. I dont know why, but it was being restless in the Pet Space. The moment I let it out, before I could command it, it just charged straight into the fight, Song Jian explained with a bitter smile and a shrug of his shoulders. Suravis eyebrows furrowed. After pondering for a while, his gaze returned to the dragon shadow behind Onika and an expression of astonishment crossed his face. This this isnt mimicry magic. This this is a dragons Dragon Soul! Suravi exclaimed in shock. Onikxia, you dared to refine a dragons Dragon Soul! Suravi roared, Your audacity knows no bounds! Arent you afraid of incessant, relentless retaliation from the Dragon Clan! Chapter 575 - Chapter 575: Chapter 575: Griffin Knights Corps Chapter 575: Chapter 575: Griffin Knights Corps In fact, initially, Suravi did not recognize the phantom behind Onika as the soul of a true Giant Dragon. Its important to realize that in this game world, there are numerous magics that can imitate the form of a Giant Dragon, even Suravi can imitate it to some extent with his witchcraft. But these simulations yield negligible practical effects. Only some distinct magics can mimic the true power of a Giant Dragon. However, the anger exhibited by Song Jians battle pet, this young black dragon, prompted Suravi to realize that the huge dragonish phantom shadow behind Onika was not some magic simulation, but rather a Dragon Soul. Such a being can only be formed by personally slaying a Giant Dragon, then extracting its soul and refining it with special magic. But this method is exceedingly cruel; those utilizing dragon bodies as material for crafting equipment and weapons are seen as enemies by the Dragon Clan. If discovered, it ensures a fight to the death. Although Song Jians Battle pet is merely a maturing Black Dragon, when it sensed that Onika had refined a Dragon Soul, it attacked her in rage, knowing it couldnt win. This is the pride of the Dragon Clan; an unending war between the Dragon Clan and the offenders! Such behavior of Onikas was sacrilege against all the Dragons. Once this news leaks out, even though she was the ruler of a city, the angry dragons will not hesitate to completely destroy her City of Blood until the Dragon Soul she had refined is set free. Onikas face changed drastically. She did not expect to encounter a true Giant Dragon in this place. She had been adept at hiding the Dragon Soul she had refined and even used it numerous times during battles, but no one ever recognized it. Even if they vaguely detected it, it couldnt be confirmed one way or the other. But today, Onikas secret was finally exposed. For her, the consequences were far more severe than failing to capture the City of Sin! Being pursued and hunted by the Dragon Clan across the entire continent turned her blood cold. Damn it! Seeing the Giant Dragon lunging toward her, a vicious expression flashed across Onikas face. She wished she could tear this young Dragon to shreds, extract its soul, and torment it for ten thousand years. Just as she was about to make her move, she suddenly saw dozens of multi-colored energy rays shooting from Suravis hand. Like birds, these energy rays flew in all directions. This isa magical message! Onikas face changed dramatically. Onika, no, Blood Queen Onikxia, I have disseminated the news of your Dragon Soul refinement to neighboring cities. I believe it wont be long before the news spreads across the entire continent. The time left for you is not much. Even if you completely destroy the City of Sin, what would it mean? Suravi then flashed a smile, looking like he had the winning hand. Just then, a beast-like roar emerged from a distance and a large group of warriors riding Gryphons appeared in the sky, heading their way. The Academy has reacted too! Suravi thought to himself. Gryphon riders belonged only to the Academy of the City of Sin. They were a military force that the Academy held control over, and their might was even more formidable than the city guard under Suravis control. Their only drawback was their limited number and the difficulty in replenishing their ranks once diminished. Otherwise, the City of Sin would entirely focus on raising Gryphon riders! Onikxia, you have failed! Suravi declared victory! This matter will not end here. I will return one day! The Blood Queen let out a roar, shot a hateful glance at Song Jian, and repelled the Black Dragon lunging towards her with a red pillar of light before disappearing into the distance. Upon the Blood Queens departure, Suravi finally heaved a sigh of relief, exhaustion visible on his face as he slowly descended from the sky. Master, you have finally come to your senses! Suravi dropped to one knee in front of the Lord of the City. Suravi, even though I was unconscious, I was aware of everything happening around me. You have worked hard during this time, the City Lord said with a gratified smile, raising Suravi from the ground. Suravi was his playing mate since childhood. He was the person the City Lord trusted the most in this world. And Suravi had indeed justified his trust. In this period, had it not been for Suravi, the City of Sin would have fallen into others hands a long time ago. At this moment, the Gryphon knights in the sky descended one after another. A man wearing silver armor dismounted from his Gryphon, got down on one knee before the City Lord. Master, you have finally awakened! he said respectfully. This man was Yin, the leader of the Academys Gryphon knights. Amid the City Lords unconsciousness due to poison, only Suravis city guard and the Academy not been won over by the Blood Queen. Because of Suravi, the city guards always firmly stood by the City Lords side and worked tirelessly to save him. But the Academys attitude was ambiguousthey hadnt completely sided with the Blood Queen, nor did they make efforts to save the City Lord; they seemed to display a neutral stance to the outside world. This time, they had hurriedly dispatched the Gryphon Knight legion only upon learning of the City Lords awakening. Even though its referred to as a legion, there are fewer than a hundred Gryphon Knights under the control of the Academy. Rise, Yin! Your arrival here with the knights in my hour of need brings me great comfort! the City Lord said, smiling. He helped Yin rise and then placed a hand on his shoulder. Alright. Dismissed. Yin, notify the Academys Dean Kormit, therell be a meeting in my mansion tomorrow, ordered the City Lord. I obey, Master! Yin respectfully saluted and then led the Gryphon knights back to the Academy. The City Lord watched the Gryphon knights in the sky until they disappeared from view. Suravi, Anna, and you Song, Song Jian, come with me, I have something to The City Lord hadnt finished speaking when a warhorse came galloping towards the city lords mansion. Upon seeing the City Lord, the rider showed evident delight, then immediately spurred his horse towards the crowd. Claw, whats wrong? Has anything happened to young Master Solan? Suravi asked, seeing the knight and immediately changing color. In fact, on the day the City Lord fell ill, Suravi had deployed soldiers to protect all the City Lords children. Claw was one of the soldiers assigned to protect the young Master Solan. Master, Chief, not only young Master Solan, Haben, Ennis and young Master Angrade All have been have been assassinated! Claw said, kneeling and hanging his head. Upon hearing this, the City Lord felt as if a huge hammer had struck his chest. A wave of darkness washed over him, and he spouted a mouthful of fresh blood. His body swaying, he fell backwards. Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: Chapter 576: Viscount Chapter 576: Chapter 576: Viscount Controlling all of Lai Yins heirs and then killing them at the right opportunity was originally part of Blood Queens plan. But her plan couldnt be so simple and crude; it must be like causing the death of the City Lord, either by poisoning or by creating various accidents, definitely not like now, with several heirs being assassinated at the same time; Although Suravi sensed something wrong, he sent the City Lord Mansion guards to the side of each heir with inheritance rights, claiming it was for protection, but in reality, it was surveillance. Once City Lord Lai Yin died, Blood Queen controlling the entire city as the City Lords wife would not be very reasonable. The best approach would be to support an heir, make them the City Lord, and gradually insert her own confidants. Once all the rights in the City of Sin were in her hands, it would no longer matter whether there was a City Lord. However, no one expected Blood Queen to be so ruthless; after her conspiracy failed and she had to flee, she directly killed all of the City Lords heirs with inheritance rights, which was a blatant revenge on the City of Sin. City Lord, whats wrong with you? Suravi saw the City Lord fall backward and quickly stepped forward to support him while shouting, Call for a doctor, get a doctor right away! Song Jian followed Anna and temporarily lived in the City Lord Mansion. No one knew whether Blood Queen would reappear and assassinate the City Lord. Although her actions of concocting Dragon Soul had already spread throughout the continent, and she must be in a desperate situation now, not even daring to go back to her own city, City of Blood. But with Blood Queens ruthless character, no one could guarantee that she wouldnt return to City of Sin and assassinate City Lord Lai Yin. If City Lord Lai Yin died and all the heirs with inheritance rights were also dead, then the City of Sin would definitely fall into chaos due to the struggle for the position of City Lord. Suravi had just experienced a great battle, and although Anna had healed all his injuries, his mental fatigue could not be entirely eliminated. Instead of resting, he had to guard the City Lord due to the Lords sudden unconsciousness, just like the time when he was poisoned. Anna, as a Life Priest, naturally had to stay by the City Lords side. As for Song Jian, he had no choice but to follow Anna because of the mission. The third ring mission was considered complete, and his relationship with Anna had jumped from respect to reverence. However, the other reward was long overdue, which was the reason Song Jian had to follow Anna. The permanent residency right in the City of Sin was still very attractive to Song Jian at the moment. This city was prosperous in development, not just a city of technology but also a city of trade. Most importantly, it had the most significant number of players Song Jian had ever seen. In such a city, he wouldnt be surprised if any miracle happened. To obtain permanent residency in this city, one must own a property in the city, just like Song Jian owning a 100% personal store in the City of Hymns, so he could apply for permanent residency with the municipal government. The reward for successfully completing the third ring was to grant Song Jian permanent residency in this city, which meant that Song Jian would obtain a property in this city. As for the type, size, and location of the property, Song Jian couldnt control it; he had to wait for the City Lord to wake up. Suravi had already ordered the City Lord Mansion guards, who had been sent out, to be summoned back. In fact, City Lord Lai Yin himself was a strong man not weaker than Suravi, but the death of all his heirs had dealt a massive blow to Lai Yins spirit. At his age, if he had no heir, it would be difficult for him to have another one in the future. Blood Queens move had indeed struck Lai Yins weak spot. Everyone stayed in the City Lord Mansion, waiting for Lai Yin to wake up. One day passed quickly, and it wasnt until the evening of the next day that Lai Yin slowly opened his eyes. Suravi was very excited to see City Lord Lai Yin wake up, but when he saw Lai Yins lifeless eyes, his originally excited body suddenly slowed down; Lai, City Lord, whats wrong with you? Suravi carefully asked. Lai Yin, are all my bloodlines really cut off? After a long time, Lai Yin asked softly. Suravi was at a loss for words, as he had carefully examined the bodies of all Lai Yins heirs and preserved them in ice; Soladu, Haben, Ennis, and young Master Angrade, their bodies have all been preserved in the underground ice cellar, and you can check them at any time Suravi hesitated for a long time before whispering. Angrade was only eight years old, how could she do it! Lai Yin suddenly roared with anger and a ferocious expression. Suravi, I want to issue a City Lord mobilization order, summon all the soldiers, and declare war on the City of Blood! Lai Yin roared with a hateful face. Suravi hesitated for a moment before saying softly, Lai Yin, now is not the best time for revenge. While you were unconscious these months, many people have secretly pledged allegiance to the Blood Queen Suravi stopped there. In the past, everything in the City of Sin was decided by Lai Yin, who had absolute power to control the city. But now, many people had betrayed Lai Yin. As soon as Lai Yin woke up, a purge was inevitable; otherwise, if a war with the City of Blood broke out, those who had already betrayed Lai Yin would push the City of Sin into a desperate situation. Lai Yin fell silent for a moment, then looked up at Suravi and asked, Who are they? Suravi saw the anger in Lai Yins eyes and breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, Lai Yins eyes were filled with deadness, and Suravi was afraid that he would give up and sink into despair from then on. But seeing Lai Yin now, Suravi was relieved. Even if his heart was filled with rage, it was still a hundred times better than giving up and sinking. The two talked in the room for a long time, orders were issued one by one from the room, until late at night, when Song Jian was suddenly woken up by a servant and brought to Lai Yins room. Greetings to City Lord! Song Jian placed his right hand over his chest, saluting the half-lying City Lord Lai Yin. In addition to Lai Yin in the room, there were also Suravi and Anna, both of whom smiled at Song Jian. This time, saving Lai Yin could be considered Song Jians greatest achievement. Not only did he obtain the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle, but his battle pet, Black Dragon, was also the first to detect that she had actually concocted Dragon Soul when Blood Queen freaked out. This discovery allowed Suravi to frighten Blood Queen away. Song Jian, I want to thank you for saving my life and the city of City of Sin! Lai Yin nodded to Song Jian and slowly said, To express my gratitude to you, I have decided to confer a nobility title upon you. From today on, you will be a Viscount of the City of Sin! Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: Chapter 577 Servant Chapter 577: Chapter 577 Servant A noble title? Song Jian was taken aback. Knowing that for players to acquire a noble title in the game was incredibly difficult, even impossible at the current stage. On one hand, the NPCs in the game were amazed at the potential of the players and respected them greatly. Ordinary citizens even regarded them as nobility, offering them greetings when they met. On the other hand, the real nobility were on their guard against players, considering them no more than brawlers, hardly different from the mercenaries in the Mercenary Guild. Until now, let alone noble titles, there were even very few players who had become knights within the game. The knights in this context werent players profession, but rather a rank. For example, in the game, the person who owned a city would automatically be given a dukes title, like the Blood Queen or Lai Yin. By the way, the Blood Queen title of Onikxia was self-proclaimed. She should actually be known as the Blood Duke, as she only had a dukes title and had no right to be called a queen. However, she had taken the moniker Blood Queen for herself. Many people, including players, had grown accustomed to this name. But among true nobles, they scorned her actions and not a single one acknowledged her title. Following the rank of duke were marquis, count, viscount, baron, and then knight. Knights were essentially in reserve for the nobility, but even then, becoming a knight was an incredibly difficult task. Yet now, Song Jian had jumped straight to the title of viscount, which was simply unbelievable to others. In the city, you will have a mansion of three hundred acres, you will have the right to assemble your own private army, the number of which cannot exceed three hundred men. You can create your own family insignia, and Suravi was detailing to Song Jian his rights and responsibilities upon becoming a viscount. System: You have completed the third cycle of the epic task and have performed perfectly in the process, earning the praise of City Lord Lai Yin; System: The City Lord of the City of Sin, Lai Yin, has appointed you a viscount. You now have the title of Viscount. System: You have become the first player in the game to obtain a noble status, awarded a level up. A light radiated from Song Jian. He had just reached level 27 but now instantly advanced to level 28. The additional skill points were used on Broken Wing Dance. The fourth level of Broken Wing Dance significantly increased the damage, and the control range of the final strike also increased slightly. Conferring the viscount title was a very significant matter for the nobles of the City of Sin, and usually would require a grand ceremony. However, since the city lord was in ill health, a simple ceremony was chosen instead. The next day, Song Jian left the City Lord Mansion for his own estate. The epic-level mission had not ended. Although he had completed the third cycle, the fourth cycle had not yet begun. Song Jian could only wait patiently. The City of Sin was lively during the day, remaining unaffected by the combat that had taken place in the sky above the City Lord Mansion two days ago. The only difference was that there were more soldiers patrolling the streets than usual. Walking down the street, Song Jians first impression was that the city was incredibly crowded. Players typically didnt loaf about in the streets; most of them were out of the city, leveling up by battling monsters or going to the Mercenary Hall for quests. Even when they appeared in the streets, they would be hurrying to their destinations. The NPCs and the shops and stalls lining the street were more plentiful here. The noise of haggling, hawking, and soliciting was cacophonous, but it also gave a sense of peace when one was immersed in it. Many NPC adventurers in armor were arguing with the vendors, their faces turning red, yet once the transaction was completed, they embraced like old friends, patting each other on the back. This is almost like a real-world marketplace. Song Jian thought while walking and observing, No, its even livelier than a real-world marketplace. After all, in real-world markets, Song Jian had never seen members of the Alien Clan, Goblins, Beastmen, Half-beastmen, Jackalmen, or the Gill-faced Fishmen Clan. In this city, they were accepted just like humans. They werent discriminated against but rather welcomed for the unique resources their races bring. Song Jian saw a stall owned by a member of the Fishmen clan swarmed with people, as they vied for a fist-sized pearl. Esteemed god-favored one, is this your first time in the City of Sin? Song Jians relaxed and curious demeanor drew the attention of many, including a small boy with a pair of beast ears, who squeezed out from the crowd, bowed before Song Jian, and with a flattering smile, asked, Sir, do you need a guide? I grew up in the City of Sin and Im familiar with every inch of it. Plus, my rates are the cheapest. Do you know how to get to Champs Elysees Street? Song Jian asked. Champs Elysees Street? Of course, its the most famous street in the City of Sin. Those who live there are all of noble status! The small boy looked Song Jian up and down, responding with surprise. Whats your name? Song Jian questioned, eyeing the boys pair of beast ears. This was a human with Beastman lineage. These half-beastmen would often die prematurely if they were in other places. Humans rejected other races and saw these Beastman-blooded humans as monsters. In many places, Song Jian would rarely encounter members of the Alien Clan, just as in the City of Hymns. Suoen, my name is Suoen, sir! The boys heart lifted upon seeing he might get his chance at some business. Sir, it will only cost you twenty Doomsday Coins to hire me as your guide to Champs Elysees Street. I can assure you, I will take you there via the fastest route, Suoen confidently promised. Alright, Ill entrust you with that then. Song Jian nodded and smiled. A look of joy appeared on Suoens face as he led the way. After weaving through the crowded streets and even forcefully pushing away a couple of pickpockets approaching Song Jian, Suoen led him to a road crossing after half an hour. This location was much more tranquil compared to other places, but the surrounding streets were noticeably wider and the buildings were arranged more methodically, in stark contrast to the disordered and chaotic areas he had previously seen. Sir, this is Champs Elysees Street. If you follow this road, you will find the famous Mandel Auction House, Suoen replied regretfully. However, people of my status are not permitted to enter Champs Elysees Street. I can only take you this far. Song Jian nodded and handed him fifty Doomsday Coins. Suoen was a clever kid, and on the way there, he shared several rumors about the City of Sin. He seemed to know every bit of street gossip and even revealed to Song Jian several places frequently visited by players. What an interesting little fellow, Song Jian muttered under his breath. While watching Song Jian walk down Champs Elysees Street, Suoen held onto his fifty Doomsday Coins with a conflicted look on his face rather than leaving. After a pause, he suddenly ran toward Song Jian, calling out as he did. Sir, sir! Do you need a servant? I grew up in the City of Sin, and know it like the back of my hand. I can definitely be of help. Song Jian paused, turned around, and looked at the panting boy before him, a playful smile playing on his lips. Chapter 578 - Chapter 578: Chapter 578: The Fourth Ring Chapter 578: Chapter 578: The Fourth Ring Early in the morning, Song Jian pushed open the window of his bedroom, and fresh air washed over him. Before him lay a vast plaza, in the middle of which was a fountain gushing with clear water. Some servants had begun to clean the entire mansion early on. This was a manor spreading over three hundred acres; such manors were rare in the City of Sin, reserved only for those of high standing. I originally thought I would only get a normal residency, but I never expected to gain such a large place. This is almost as big as the land I own in Doomsday City! Song Jian stood on the castle, overlooking the entire manor as he reflected. Upon gazing at the estate, Song Jian felt a sudden impulse to relocate his safe house here. After all, the City of Sin is far safer than Doomsday City. After breakfast, Suoen approached Song Jian, holding a pile of magical materials. Suoen, now dressed in servant attire, respectfully said to Song Jian, Master, I have gathered all the materials you need. Song Jian had been in the City of Sin for almost a week. On the third day after acquiring this estate, City Lord Lein held a grand knighting ceremony for him. Everyone in the City of Sin knew that a new lord had been born. Suoen was ecstatic, and for several nights, his excitement had prevented him from getting a good nights sleep. He now acted as Song Jians attendant, serving a distinguished Viscount. Normally, he wouldnt even have the chance to approach such an influential character. It took Song Jian half a day to learn the Magic Rune Array skill from Qi Yun. Then, he began to set up a defensive magical array around his estate. The Magic array required numerous materials, some of which were even controlled supplies that ordinary supply stores did not sell. This was when Suoens local knowledge came in handy; being well-versed in the citys alleys, Suoen knew about almost every black market and underground trading area. It took Suoen only two days to purchase all the materials Song Jian needed. Song Jian was very pleased. He inspected the magical materials Suoen brought back. Soon, he nodded in satisfaction. The quality of these materials was good, entirely suitable for constructing a magical array that could defend the entire estate. Having left Doomsday City, Song Jian could not return for the time being. The concealment rings usage limit had already been depleted. If he wished to return, he would need to find a transfer gate that could bring him directly back to his safe house. This type of gate was typically set up by the game system, so encountering one relied on luck. Another method involved the Transmission Array to return to Doomsday City. However, the main problem was that Doomsday City did not have its own Transmission Array yet. So, for now, Song Jian had to purchase materials to build a Transmission Array in the City of Sin; then, he would have to figure out how to use the in-game mailing system to ask other guild members to build the Transmission Array. The materials required for the Transmission Array are all controlled materials! Song Jian shook his head. He had once asked Annie of the Silver Moon Commerce from the City of Hymns to purchase these materials, but ultimately, she did not succeed. The Transmission Array and the Magic Tower were the special buildings required to upgrade a safe house to a city. Without the Transmission Array, the safe house could not be upgraded to a city. Suoen, heres a list. I want you to buy the materials on it. Remember, even if it costs a lot or takes a long time, the most important thing is to keep it a secret! Song Jian handed Suoen a list of materials needed for the transmission array and said solemnly. Taking the list, Suoen glanced at it. Astonishment flashed across his face, but he didnt ask any questions and only safely put the list away. He said, Master, rest assured, as long as these materials can be found in the City of Sin, I will buy them all. Ill be discreet! Song Jian nodded and said, These are materials for building a transmission array; they are all strictly controlled. You have to be careful! Despite his young age, Suoen was well experienced in dealing with such matters, so Song Jian didnt need to worry for him. Soon, Suoen left the manor with the money Song Jian gave him. Im currently at level 28. Just two levels to go before I reach level 30, at which point I can wear the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set. At that time, I can challenge the first-tier Combat Power! Song Jian contemplated. At the thought of the Ant King Ancestor Set, Song Jian was filled with anticipation. This was an epic level set, and wearing it would significantly improve his abilities. Taken by this thought, Song Jian was eagerly considering heading out of the city to hunt monsters and level up. Suddenly, a servant entered the room and bowed, saying, Sir, a lady named Anna is here to meet you! Anna? Song Jian was taken aback, then promptly responded, Please let her in. Before long, Anna, dressed in a white dress, came in. Seeing Song Jian, a smile spread across her face, Song Jian, are you settling in well here? Im fine, thank you for your concern! Song Jian bowed his head. Ever since he moved into the Viscounts mansion, he hadnt had any contact with Anna. However, he still paid attention to her whereabouts as the epic level quest on his plate was closely related to her. Ever since all of City Lord Lai Yins children were killed by the Blood Queen, Anna had moved into the City Lord Mansion. It also seemed like Anna had not yet disclosed her job class as a Life Priest. I came here because I have something that requires your help, Anna got straight to the point. Song Jian felt a stirring in his chest. It seemed like the fourth phase of the epic quest was about to begin. Seeing Annas hopeful expression, Song Jian quickly nodded, No problem. Ive been looking for something to do. Anna clapped her hands to her chest in relief, I was worried that you might be too busy after becoming a Viscount. With your help, I feel so much more assured. What is the problem? Can you explain the situation to me first? Song Jian asked. This time, its about my profession advancement. I need to gather a Bloodline Vine flower from the Mysterious Garden. With the Bloodline Vine flower, I can use the power of the Goblet of Life to improve my constitution and breakthrough to the next realm! Anna said solemnly. Mysterious Garden? Song Jians brows furrowed. The name was strange and unfamiliar to him. He had never heard of it before. The Mysterious Garden is a secret location not far from the City of Sin, located in a valley of Thunder Beast Mountain. However, it lies within the territorial reach of the Minotaur Black Hoof Tribe. These beastmen are very wary of humans, we need to approach with caution, Anna explained. System: Anna has issued the fourth phase of the epic quest to you: Gather Bloodline Vine Flowers. Do you accept? A secret location? The Black Hoof Tribe? I might even run into an old friend, Song Jian smiled, No problem, Anna. Im ready to leave anytime and accompany you to the Mysterious Garden at Thunder Beast Mountain. Chapter 579 - Chapter 579: Chapter 579: Thief Chapter 579: Chapter 579: Thief It was said that the Mysterious Garden was a place created by a research institution prior to Doomsday. They had accidentally discovered a particular plant, capable of extracting a substance from it that could delay aging, hence, it resembled a laboratory. In addition to studying this plant, they also cultivated many rare plants for research. After Doomsday, this place gradually fell into disrepair and turned into a secret realm of the 30th level where many plants became aggressive. Anyone who trespassed here would be attacked by them. The most significant thing was that this secret garden was very discreet, and its information was deliberately concealed. Even players born in the City of Sin were rarely aware of it. From Anna, Song Jian learned that the level of this secret garden was far lower than that of the Dark Castle. It was merely a small three-person dungeon, without any first-order combat creatures inside, so Song Jian was quite at ease accompanying Anna there. After all, with Song Jians current strength, unless assisted by someone else, when facing a creature of first-order combat power, once the duration of his Immortal Sword Body expired, he would be suppressed on all sides and could only escape. Now, with the assistance of Anna, a Life Priest, Song Jian believed that just the two of them could clear the entire dungeon. After a brief preparation, Song Jian and Anna set off towards the secret garden. Although the difficulty of this secret realm is not high, it takes some effort to approach it, Anna explained to Song Jian: It lies within the territory of the Blackhoof Tribe of the Tauren Tribe, which is very watchful against humans. We must sneak in during the night The two rode on their warhorses for a day, arriving at a mountain range by dusk, densely covered with towering trees, resembling an untouched primordial forest. Since leaving Doomsday City, Song Jian had passed through a vast desert and few green plants. The crops outside the City of Sin had already astounded Song Jian, let alone the existence of such a large primordial forest here. The Thunder Beast Mountain is ahead, and beyond that lies the territory of the Blackhoof Tribe. You guys should go back and inform my uncle that we will return in about three to five days. Anna handed the reins of her warhorse to her guards. Besides Song Jian and Anna, three guards from the City Lord Mansion also accompanied them. Although they were elite, they were of little use in getting into the Mysterious Garden. They had now completed their task of escorting Anna to Thunder Beast Mountain. Miss, Sir Song, be careful! A middle-aged man in armor took the reins of the two warhorses. I wish Miss and Sir Song triumph! The guards pounded their chests with their right hands, saluted, and shouted loudly to them. Watching the three leave, Song Jian said to Anna: How about we rest here for the night and climb the Thunder Beast Mountain tomorrow? Anna shook her head: We need to sneak in during the night when the Taurens are not paying attention so we can get into the Mysterious Garden. There are too many Taurens nearby during the day. Song Jian nodded, wondering if Kane had returned to the Blackhoof Tribe after their separation and whether he had become the chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe with the help of the Totem Pillar. If they rashly visited and found that Kane hadnt returned, or failed to seize the chieftain position, wouldnt it be awkward? The night in the forest was not quiet. This was when many wild beasts came out for hunting. Song Jian saw a black panther that was five or six meters long perching on a big tree, staring at them with its emerald green eyes. A giant snake as thick as a water bucket and tens of meters long slithered past them. The wild beasts in this forest were all no lower than the 25th level. The level of the black panther and the giant snake he saw earlier were even at the 30th level which was higher than Song Jians level. This area belonged to the high-level monster zone, which the players hadnt dared to venture into yet because their levels were still low. But as the players levels grew higher, whether this original forest on Thunder Beast Mountain could be preserved was uncertain. Strange, why dont the wild beasts in this area attack us? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled along the way. The names of the wild beasts in this forest were all red, which meant they were creatures that launched attacks actively. Once anyone entered their alert range, they would launch an attack. However, Song Jian and Anna didnt intentionally avoid them, but the beasts did not launch an attack even when they noticed the two of them. This is my passive ability taking effect, Life Affinity! Anna laughed: No living creature will attack me on its own. Song Jian was stunned, taking a sharp intake of breath. This passive ability is too powerful. Why did his Sword Controller seem so weak compared to this epic profession? Compared to this Life Priest, my Sword Controller profession is so shabby that its embarrassing to mention! Song Jian thought, shaking his head. The two walked for most of the night and finally arrived at a valley. Anna pointed to the valley ahead and said: The entrance to the Mysterious Garden is in that valley. Look at the place with the burning torches, thats the Blackhoof Tribe Song Jian looked ahead. Around 500 meters away from them was a sunken area. Looking into it from the entrance, the valley was bald without any plants. This was in sharp contrast to the luxuriant forest around it, as if someone had plucked out a patch of the forest. In more than an hour, it will be dawn. This is the perfect time for us to enter the Mysterious Garden! Anna said, showing a trace of fatigue on her face. After walking one night in Thunder Beast Mountain, even without the disturbance of wild beasts, they had expended a lot of energy, even Song Jian felt some fatigue, not to mention Anna, a young girl. Just as the two were preparing to move towards the valley, a frightened cry for help suddenly came from a distance. Following that, a small, thin figure ran towards them in panic. He looked a little ragged, as if he had been greatly frightened. Player? Song Jian looked at the mans face and then glanced at the top of his head. The mans information wasnt hidden, which meant he was a player. Ye Tong, Level 25, Thief, Vitality Points: 1100/1100, Spirit Points: 300/300 Hes a Gods Chosen! Anna murmured. NPCs couldnt see a players information, but Anna obviously had her own way to identify them. Song Jian frowned slightly, summoned his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and assumed a defensive posture. He originally thought that no player would appear on Thunder Beast Mountain, but unexpectedly, he encountered a player being chased here. Meanwhile, Ye Tong, who was being pursued by something at the moment, was running for his life in terror. Upon seeing Song Jian and Anna, a gleam of joy flashed across his face, and he hurried towards them. Chapter 580 - Chapter 580: Chapter 580: Life Chain Chapter 580: Chapter 580: Life Chain Seeing Song Jian, Ye Tongs face lit up with joy. Although the information above Song Jians head was all hidden, she immediately recognized him as a player. Hey, brother, help, save me! Ye Tong shouted as she ran. Players in the game were a strange group. They could easily become enemies over a piece of equipment, but when in danger, they would ask the nearest player for help, even if they hadnt met before. This phenomenon seemed odd to NPC adventurers in the game, but not to players. As a rogue, Ye Tong came to the Blackhoof Tribe to complete a mission but was discovered by the tribe members during the mission and had been pursued until now. My level is still too low. If I were two levels higher, I wouldnt have alerted anyone when leaving, Ye Tong thought with some regret. This mission was important to her and couldnt be easily given up. Seeing Song Jian, she saw her last straw and hurried towards him without hesitation. Song Jians face darkened. He and Anna originally came here to quietly enter the Mysterious Garden dungeon without alerting the Blackhoof Tribe, but now their whereabouts were likely exposed, and it became doubtful whether they could enter the Mysterious Garden. As for Ye Tong, although she was also a player and a female player at that, Song Jian didnt trust her easily. He had seen several instances of people bringing trouble upon others and then slipping away. More importantly, Anna, a Life Priest, had weak combat capabilities, and he had to ensure her safety. Ye Tong saw that Song Jian only had a guarded expression and didnt come forward to help, which made her feel disappointed and lost. But this was her only chance of survival, so she stumbled and gasped for breath as she ran towards Song Jian. Song Jian stared at her with his longsword tightly held in his hand, protecting Anna behind him, without obstructing her actions. This gave Ye Tong a slight hope, and she ran faster. Be careful, there are beasts chasing me! Ye Tong whispered. Afterward, a loud roar was heard from the depths of the dense forest behind her. It was full of dominance, like the king of beasts, almost shattering the air. The strong energy swept the forest ahead, and all the trees seemed like they were about to be crushed. Song Jian gave Ye Tong a cold stare, aware of her malicious intentions, but now that he was involved, he had no choice but to confront the enemy. Im s-sorry, I had no choice Ye Tong stood a few meters away from Song Jian, panting heavily, with her hands on her knees. She knew she had done something inappropriate and gave Song Jian an embarrassed smile. At that moment, three huge black tigers emerged from the woods, each seven or eight meters long. Their massive claws gripped the ground as they encircled the group in an arc formation. Their eyes glinted with bloodlust, and they wore vicious expressions, even when facing Anna. Theyve been controlled. My passive ability is useless against them, Anna said, her face pale. The three black tigers put tremendous pressure on her, reminding her of the Shadow Teeth she had encountered before in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. This thief even brought two helpers! Tuya, go inform the chief, Ill hold them off! a deep voice rang out, and soon after, two burly Tauren emerged from the dense forest. What did you steal from them? Song Jian grabbed the retreating Ye Tong and stared into her eyes. Its my mission item! Ye Tong struggled but couldnt break free from Song Jians grip. How could his strength overpower mine? Ye Tong thought. As a rogue, her main attribute was agility, but close combat professions would also add some strength. Ye Tong had obtained two Strength Fruits and one potential crystal, and with her equipment, her strength had exceeded thirty points. His strength must be at least forty-five points, or even higher! Ye Tong guessed. Is your life important, or is the mission item important? Song Jian retorted. If you block them for me, Ill split the mission reward with you! Ye Tong clenched her teeth. Ill say it again, hand over the mission item, or Ill throw you to those beasts! Song Jian said impatiently. Ye Tong narrowed her eyes, and a snake-blade dagger appeared in her right hand. You forced me into this, Ye Tong gritted her teeth and thrust the dagger towards Song Jians chest. Humph, na?ve! Song Jian snorted coldly, grabbed Ye Tong by the collar, and with a terrifying burst of strength, lifted her up and threw her violently onto a nearby tree. Ye Tong flew through the air like a stone towards a tree, but at the last moment, she managed to control her body, performed a mid-air flip, and landed firmly on a tree branch. Hey, thanks for the help, brother! Ye Tong gave Song Jian a triumphant smile and a flying kiss before turning to leave. Song Jians attack hadnt harmed her but indirectly helped her escape. Not good! Song Jians face darkened. If Ye Tong escaped, he and Anna would face the wrath of the Blackhoof Tribe. Even if Kane had become the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe, he couldnt explain away aiding Ye Tongs escape. Life Chain! Anna raised her hand, and a milky white chain shot towards Ye Tong. Ye Tong paled and suddenly emitted a puff of black smoke that enveloped her body, making her disappear. She had been saving this powerful invisibility skill for a while but hadnt used it because the beasts could still detect her using their sense of smell. After turning invisible, Ye Tongs speed was reduced by 40%. As she took a step to run, the white chain curved in mid-air and wrapped around an empty space. Slowly, Ye Tong reappeared, her entire body bound by the milky white chain, unable to move. How did you find me? Ye Tong looked at Anna with an incredulous expression on her face. Chapter 581 - Chapter 581: Chapter 581: Meeting Kane Again Chapter 581: Chapter 581: Meeting Kane Again Anna flashed a slight smile and pulled her right hand with force. Ye Tong involuntarily flew in the direction of Song Jian, her entire body now out of her control. With Annas Life Chain, as long as it locks onto a target that possesses vital life force, it can automatically track and bind them, no matter where Ye Tong hides, as long as they are within a certain range. Take out the item, or we will hand you over to them! Song Jians face turned ugly, he threateningly said to Ye Tong, who had almost managed to escape due to his lapse in judgment, almost making him and Anna scapegoats for her actions. But that is my quest item! Ye Tong protested, but when she saw the three black tigers and the robust Minotaur, she finally admitted defeat: If you keep binding me like this, how can I retrieve it? Wont you let me go? Song Jian glanced at Anna, he was a bit concerned. If they released Ye Tong, she might take the chance to escape; No problem, if she runs again, I can just bind her back! Anna confidently assured. Song Jian gave a slight smile and nodded his head. At Annas thought, the chains binding Ye Tong suddenly transformed into a radiant white light, vanishing into thin air. Ye Tong gave Anna a curious look, then turned to Song Jian enviously: You are really lucky to have recruited such a formidable Follower. Cut the crap and hand over the item! Song Jian retorted impatiently. Fine, Im giving it to you, no need to be so fierce! From her belongings, Ye Tong took out a stone carving and handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian accepted the carving and saw it was a well-crafted stone statue of a Minotaur. The Minotaur was depicted wearing simple clothes, one hand held behind his back, the other molded into a knife shape. The sculpture was brought to life with such detail that even the prideful expression of the Minotaur seemed lifelike, as if nothing in the world could faze him. Upon holding the carving, Song Jian discovered it had no special attributes, just a simple item. But if it were merely a trinket, the Blackhoof Tribe wouldnt have guarded it so strictly. After Ye Tong stole it, they quickly noticed it was missing and sent two experts to pursue. This is the statue of our Blackhoof Tribes ancestor, give it back to us! The remaining sturdy Minotaur watched Song Jian vigilantly, his eyes occasionally glancing at the stone carving in Song Jians hand, the Minotaur appeared very tense. Hey, now that Ive given the item back to you, I can leave, right? Ye Tong glared at Song Jian and hollered loudly. After handing over the item, Ye Tongs mission was directly flagged as a failure, which irritated her, but she was helpless. Fine, you can go now. Song Jian waved a hand dismissively at Ye Tong, appearing impatient. Hmph, Ill remember this! Ye Tong rolled her eyes at Song Jian, activated her Acceleration Skill, and quickly disappeared into the jungle. Just then, a deep drum beat suddenly echoed from the direction of the Blackhoof Tribe. Thud, thud, thud. The low and rapid drum beats made ones heartbeat follow its rhythm involuntarily. Upon hearing the drumbeats, the Minotaur who was keeping an eye on Song Jian and Anna showed a hint of joy. The three black tigers also began roaring towards the sky in unison. The tigers roar echoed throughout the forest, causing all the surrounding animals to flee in alarm. Who dares to steal from the Blackhoof Tribes territory! A loud roar echoed, and a group of Minotaur warriors in leather armor emerged from the woods. The Minotaur in the lead appeared especially robust, towering over the others. Over his shoulder, he carried a massive stone pillar. Kane, do you remember me? Upon seeing the Minotaur leading the group, Song Jians face lit up with joy as he hurriedly shouted. Song Jian, is that you? Kane looked startled for a moment, but then recognized Song Jians voice and burst into loud laughter, striding towards Song Jian and Anna. My friend, have you come to visit me? It excited Kane to see Song Jian, and he enthusiastically hugged Song Jian, patting him on the back and saying, You said you would come to see me. I knew you would keep your word! Song Jian was a bit embarrassed; he hadnt intended to visit Kane on this trip. He didnt even know if Kane had become the Chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe, so how could he visit recklessly. Chief, he is with the woman who stole our sacred object! A young Minotaur whispered into Kanes ear. Nonsense, Song Jian is my friend, my benefactor. He rescued me from the Dark Castle of the Shadow Giant Dragon, and also helped me retrieve the tribes Totem Pillar! How could he possibly be with our enemy? Kane released Song Jian, glared back with his bulging ox eyes, and scolded. Kane, its true, I dont know that woman. However, I have retrieved the item she stole. Song Jian explained, at the same time he handed the Minotaur stone carving to Kane. Kane held the stone carving above his head with both hands and shouted, See this! My friend Song Jian has retrieved our sacred item for us! ROAR~ All of the Minotaurs shouted as they held their weapons high. Song Jian, come on, lets return to the Blackhoof Tribe, and well celebrate! Kane slapped Song Jian on the shoulder, his face beaming with smiles. It was almost dawn by the time Song Jian had followed Kane back to the Blackhoof Tribe. And he was directly led to the tribal square where Kane lit up a three-meter tall bonfire. He hosted a grand welcome celebration for Song Jian. Goblets of wine were raised, huge mouthfuls of meat were ingested. Horns and war drums sounded together, accompanied by earth-shaking songs. Dozens of Minotaurs danced around the bonfire, performing a unique tribal dance. The celebration lasted for over three hours. Song Jian drank until he passed out and was carried into a tent. All Anna could do, with a helpless look on her face, was to stay at his side and take care of him. By the time Song Jian woke up, it was already late afternoon. Noticing Anna, who had been by his side the whole time, Song Jian felt a pang of guilt and immediately apologized: Anna, Im sorry for the delay weve caused going to the Mysterious Garden. Anna cuts him off, shaking her head: I didnt expect you to be friends with the Chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe. If we had known, we wouldnt have had to sneak in. I met Kane in the Dark Castle. Back then, he wasnt the Chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe yet. After obtaining the Goblet of Life, we parted ways, and I was not informed of his latest situation At this moment, Kanes voice echoed from outside the tent: Song Jian, are you awake? Song Jian quickly got up and called out, Im awake, come in! The tent curtains lifted, and Kane entered. Seeing Song Jian, Kane couldnt hide his delight. He said to Song Jian, Song Jian, you have come at a great time. Today is the day of our Blackhoof Tribes ritual ceremony. During the ceremony, the young people of the tribe will have the chance to understand their natural talents. For this ceremony, I want to invite you to take part. At that time, lets see if you can win the favor of the ancestors of our Blackhoof Tribe! Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Chapter 582: The Existence of Mother Earth Chapter 582: Chapter 582: The Existence of Mother Earth By the time evening arrived, the Blackhoof Tribe was bustling with more people than yesterday when Song Jian was welcomed; for today was the annual sacrificial ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe. The young minotaurs of the tribe had been preparing their bodies and minds at home, hoping for the blessings of their ancestors and the chance to acquire better skills through the sacrificial ceremony. Xerxes was one of the most outstanding warriors in the Blackhoof Tribe. He had spent a month alone in Thunder Beast Mountain to train before the sacrificial ceremony, only returning to the tribe three days ago. Once he returned, he locked himself in his room, refusing to talk to anyone as he tuned his body and mind to its peak condition. The more robust the body and spirit, the longer one can withstand the test, the higher the chance of acquiring a superior skill! This time, I must get an epic-level skill. It would be perfect if I could obtain the War Stomp skill, Xerxes contemplated as he sat, adjusting his breathing. As he was thinking, suddenly there was a knocking sound at his door. Before Xerxes could answer, the door was banged open, and a young minotaur with wide shoulders and a massive physique, albeit with a slightly childish face, barged in. Xerxes, the sacrificial ceremony is about to begin, why arent you getting ready? Im almost dying of anxiety! The moment he entered, the young minotaur sat on the stone chair, grabbed a piece of cold roast meat from the table, and started eating. Like a solid tower, the young minotaur sat down, and the stone chair creaked as it endured his weight. Kalu, when will you stop being so impulsive? Luckily I sensed it was you before you walked in. Otherwise, you might have been a corpse by now Xerxes released a puff of white air, which remained suspended like an arrow after shooting more than a foot from his mouth. He glanced at the young minotaur sitting on the stone chair and sighed slightly. Hey, of course, I knew you would recognise me, Xerxes. I wouldnt do this in anyone elses house Kalu replied nonchalantly. Kalu, hows your training with the Powerful Bull Demon Fist that I taught you last time? Xerxes stood up slowly, his muscular upper body naked. His body was not as robust as Kalus, but it was well-proportioned, full of explosive power. If Kalus body was an unrefined iron ingot, then Xerxess body was already a piece of fine steel. Elder brother Xerxes, that Boxing seems great, but its not very powerful. You said there was a current in my body, but I cant feel it Kalu scratched his head, showing a worried expression. You fool, this boxing practice is not for fighting. Its to refine your spirit and harmonize it with your body. In the future, with each punch you throw, you can utilise 100% of your power without hurting your body Xerxes shook his head, showing a slightly exasperated expression as he looked at Kalu. Kalu was Xerxes cousin and has been following him since childhood. He is Xerxes most loyal follower. By the way, Xerxes, this time, the chief invited a human to attend our sacrificial ceremony. Many in the tribe object, but the chief insists, even the elders cant convince him. Kalu suddenly mentioned. A human? Xerxes frowned, thought for a while, and then said, I read in our tribes records that, hundreds of years ago, our Blackhoof Tribe was the most prosperous among the tribes on Thunder Beast Mountain, with a population of over ten thousand. We not only invited humans to our sacrificial ceremony but also many other allied races. However, after the war that nearly wiped out our tribe, this tradition stopped What? Other races were invited to our sacrificial ceremony? Kalu looked surprised and dubious. Xerxes shook his head. He knew Kalu would prefer fighting a beast over surveying the tribes records. Talking to him about it was really a pointless endeavour. Xerxes patted Kalus shoulder and said, You look so eager. Lets go and attend the tribal sacrificial ceremony. Besides, I want others to know that not just anyone could attend the Blackhoof Tribes sacrificial ceremony hundreds of years ago! The sacrificial ceremony was a tradition of the Blackhoof Tribe and deemed a very important event. Even during the tribal war hundreds of years ago, the tradition was never discontinued. This was a source of immense pride and considered sacred by the minotaurs of the Blackhoof Tribe. In Xerxes view, even if Kane was the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe, he wouldnt dare to desecrate this sacred tradition in the hearts of his tribesmen. If you insist on inviting a human to participate in the sacrificial ceremony of our Blackhoof Tribe, then I will challenge him according to tradition, to see if he is worthy of receiving the blessings of our minotaur ancestors, Xerxes thought to himself. The now hungover Song Jian was unaware of the pressure Kane was under to allow him to participate in the sacrificial ceremony. After quickly freshening up, he sat cross-legged on the ground, adjusting his body state, as per Kanes instruction. You need to sense the existence of the Mother Earth and appreciate her gifts! Thats why you should sit on the ground, Kane had advised before leaving. Song Jian, do you feel the presence of Mother Earth? Anna sat on a stone chair and curiously asked Song Jian, who seemed no different from someone fast asleep. No, but I can feel the presence of the god of sleep. Im so sleepy! Song Jian yawned, rubbing the corners of his eyes, looking like he had just woken up. He had not slept all night and had been drunk and carried back in the early hours of the morning. He had barely woken up before he was roused by Kane to prepare for the sacrificial ceremony. If not for the fact that this was a game world, Song Jian would have collapsed. I wonder what the sacrificial ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe looks like. Theyve always been very secretive, isolated from the world, and rarely interact with other races Anna played with the Goblet of Life, speaking in a low voice. Song Jian glanced at Anna. Since becoming a Life Priest, she was softer, but her equipment was quite ordinary, usually just the Goblet of Life. I need to get Anna some equipment when I have a chance Song Jian thought to himself. At that moment, Kane walked in looking a bit worried, The sacrificial ceremony is about to start, Song Jian, lets go. Chapter 583 - Chapter 583: Chapter 583: Bull Head Man Language Chapter 583: Chapter 583: Bull Head Man Language The Ritual Ceremony is the most sacred ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe, and only invited guests can participate. Anna can only stay in her room until the ceremony is over. As they walked, Kane explained some matters of attention to Song Jian; Finally, after a moment of hesitation, Kane said to Song Jian, During the Ritual Ceremony, you may be challenged by warriors from the tribe during the ancestors protection segment. You need to be prepared! The Ritual Ceremony consists of many steps and rituals that elicit the talent skills of each young Tauren warrior, particularly in the final ancestors protection segment. In the past, being invited to participate in the Ritual Ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe was considered the highest honor among other races. Moreover, each participating non-tribal person was also an elite member of their respective race. Facing the challenge of the young Blackhoof Tribe warrior in the ancestors protection segment was an essential part of the ceremony. If you could successfully defeat the challenger, you would naturally continue to participate in the ancestors protection ritual, and you might even gain a valuable talent skill. However, if you failed, it would mean that you were not the best, and naturally, you would not be able to continue with the ancestors protection segment. Song Jians heart sank, but he soon realized that this must be a test, just like defeating a boss in a game. In order to obtain good equipment dropped by the boss, you must first kill the boss. There must be a proportional relationship between the harvest and the difficulty, otherwise, the game would not allow Song Jian to gain an opportunity to increase his talent skills easily. This was a talent skill, after all, something that each person would only acquire when entering the game. Some players didnt even have a talent skill after birth, and only obtained one after reaching level 10 and gaining a profession. Therefore, talent skills were much more valuable than other ordinary skills; No problem, Kane. I am willing to accept anyones challenge! Song Jian laughed. Kane nodded. He was well aware of Song Jians strength. Anyone who could fight the Shadow Giant Dragon for a few minutes, not to mention the young Tauren warriors of the Blackhoof Tribe, even an empowered Kane himself would not be confident that he could definitely defeat Song Jian. Thunder Beast Mountain, the Blackhoof Tribe; Atop Mount Dagogya All the important figures of the Blackhoof Tribe were gathered here. Standing in front of the crowd was the tall figure of Kane, the chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe and now the strongest in the tribe. Even the Blackhoof Tribes sacred relic C the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar C had already recognized him as its master. He looked around and nodded, announcing, It seems that everyone has arrived. So, I hereby declare the Blackhoof Ritual Ceremony to begin now! Boom, boom, boom~ War drums were struck. At first, only one person was drumming vigorously. Soon, another person joined, and two war drums were struck simultaneously. Before long, there were three, four, ten, and finally, a total of thirteen war drums were struck at the same time. Xerxes, who was standing amidst the crowd, stared at the drummers and sighed in his heart; The tribal chronicles once recorded that at the height of the Blackhoof Tribes power, during the Ritual Ceremony, more than a thousand war drums were struck simultaneously. Someday, under my leadership, the Blackhoof Tribe will definitely return to the glory of our past! Xerxes clenched his fists and swore in his heart. A bleak song echoed on Mount Dagogya, resonating across the mountain. The song was mournful and sad, like a mothers lament, making every member of the Blackhoof Tribe feel a pang in their heart. The song was initiated by a few elders of the tribe. Soon afterward, Kane loosened his throat and joined in. In no time, all the members of the Blackhoof Tribe who were standing on Mount Dagogya began to sing together; Song Jian felt a bit embarrassed as everyone else around him was singing, and he was the only one who hadnt opened his mouth. However, the melody and lyrics of the song were quite simple, and it kept looping as it was sung. Song Jian listened to it two or three times and had already memorized it. When the song came around for the fourth time, he joined in quietly. At first, Song Jian was merely imitating. As time went by, however, his voice grew louder. As it blended with the surrounding sounds, he became immersed in a mysterious state. Although he initially didnt know the meaning of the lyrics, somehow, after a while, the meaning of the entire song manifested itself in Song Jians mind. Humility, bravery, honor! Mother Earth watches over you! Our tribe has faced numerous disasters, Struggling at the edge of death and destruction. The cries of children, the sighs of the elderly, tears in the eyes of our sisters all fill me with shame! The roar of beasts, the laughter of enemies, and the corpses of our companions lie before my eyes! Warriors of the Blackhoof Tribe, remember every night of the battle to eliminate our race! Do not forget the shame of our ancestors, do not let that night descend upon us again! Mother Earth watches over us! Song Jian sang this ancient song over and over again, not even knowing when the lyrics had become deeply engraved in his mind. By the time the drums stopped, Song Jian suddenly realized that, like the other Tauren, he was already in tears. System: You have learned Tauren language! A simple prompt appeared in the system bar, but it brought Song Jian an exhilarating feeling. It should be noted that in the game, all races communicate with players using a universal language. However, each race actually has its own unique language. If you dont understand the language of a race, many things you may obtain cannot be used, including but not limited to various racial skills, racial recipes, and racial blueprints. One can say that from now on, the Tauren race would have no secrets left for Song Jian. Song Jian didnt know if it was just his imagination, but after the song had ended, the eyes of the Tauren around him seemed to have softened quite a bit, even Kane was showing him a gratified smile. Each phase of the Ritual Ceremony unfolded, paying tribute to the ancestors and the tribe members who had died in wars. This continued for a long time, until late at night, when the full moon rose above them. Finally, the last part of the ceremony arrived C the Ancestors Blessing, for unlocking talent skills. At this moment, all the young Tauren under the age of thirty stood up excitedly. A dozen arm-thick stone pillars slowly rose atop Mount Dagogya. Some pillars had stone-carved Tauren statues displayed on them, while others were bare, displaying nothing. Song Jian glanced and saw that the empty pillars and those with stone statues were about half-and-half. The stolen statue he had retrieved from the thief earlier was placed on one of the pillars. Choose the ancestor you worship and pray to them devoutly. If the ancestor acknowledges you, you can unlock your talent skill under their blessing! Kane shouted at the young Tauren. The young Tauren began to walk towards the pillars with statues, gathering around them. Kane motioned for Song Jian to follow. As he was about to step forward, a voice suddenly called out. Wait, chieftain! According to the customs of our tribe, I want to challenge this human participating in the Ritual Ceremony! Xerxes stepped out from the crowd, his eyes firm as he looked at Song Jian standing beside Kane. Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: Chapter 584: Challenge Chapter 584: Chapter 584: Challenge During the sacrificial ceremony, challenging other racial elites who were invited was a tradition of the Blackhoof Tribe, as well as a means for the tribe to showcase its strength to the outside world. Elites from other races could refuse the challenge, but by refusing, they would automatically lose the qualification to participate in the upcoming ceremony. Facing Xerxes challenge, Song Jian stepped forward and shouted loudly, I accept the challenge! In response to Xerxes challenge and Song Jians acceptance, all members of the Blackhoof Tribe let out a unanimous cheera show of appreciation and support for both Xerxes and Song Jian. Xerxes pulled out a pair of metal gauntlets from his chest and wore them on his hands. The gauntlets surface was built from countless metal scales, resembling snake scales. On the knuckles of the gauntlets, there were wild beast fangs inlaid and protruding outward, looking extra ferocious. Song Jian squinted. The surface of Xerxes gauntlets emitted a dark gold glow, indicating they were Dark Gold Quality weapons. In terms of grade, they were not much different from his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a thought, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. The two of them faced each other, their auras constantly building and the battle ready to ignite. Be careful! Xerxes shouted in a low voice, his gauntlet-covered fist striking down towards Song Jian. The fangs on his gauntlet shimmered with cold light, closing in on Song Jians face in an instant. So fast! Song Jian was startled. Even though Xerxes was a few levels lower than him, only level 26, he felt Xerxes was even stronger than a level 30 elite. Song Jian brandished his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to block Xerxes punch, then took the opportunity to thrust his sword forward at Xerxes neck. Xerxes body was like a python, swaying gently, barely dodging yet giving Song Jian an intense sense of danger. The sword in his hand was less than three centimeters away from Xerxes neck. With a slight extension, it could penetrate through his throat. However, Song Jian retreated hastily with a look of surprise on his face, as if he wasnt about to pierce Xerxes but rather Xerxes was stabbing towards his throat. In the blink of an eye, Xerxes let out a growl, and a strong surge of energy suddenly erupted from his body. The surrounding air burst into a thunderous roar, and the solid rocks beneath their feet trembled violently. Many places cracked open, revealing finger-width fissures. Seeing Song Jian evade in time, Xerxes also revealed a moment of surprise in his eyes. Song Jians sensitivity to danger had exceeded Xerxes expectations. With a twist of his body, Xerxes leaped into the air. The momentum between his fists was like a hurricane, emitting a piercing scream. A tremendous force burst out from Xerxes fists, like a mountain pressing down, rushing towards Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! A dazzling Sword Qi blossomed from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Facing Xerxes, Song Jian fiercely slashed towards the sky. For a moment, the two of them exchanged blows, the sound of intense clashes occasionally erupting like thunder on the peak of Mount Dagoa. It didnt take long for them to exchange dozens of moves, with the battle reaching its boiling point. The unrestrained Sword Qi and surging fist force forced the onlookers to retreat three or four meters away. The fierce battle between the two men stirred the blood of the young minotaurs all around, who couldnt help but cheer excitedly, clapping their hands. Kalu was left dumbfounded. Its the first time Ive seen Xerxes unleash his full strength Kalu stared intently at the battling duo, his eyes filled with admiration for Song Jian. Xerxes was the most formidable among the young minotaurs and was heralded as the Blackhoof Tribes most promising young warrior. Minotaur warriors of his age could hardly put up a fight against him. Kalu hadnt seen Xerxes unleash his full power in a long time. To be able to fight like this with Xerxes, the strength of this human is not to be underestimated! An elderly minotaur next to Kane, leaning on a cane, remarked solemnly. The old minotaur was an elder of the Blackhoof Tribe who had been strongly opposed to Song Jian participating in the sacrificial ceremony. Now that he had seen Song Jians strength, he had come to acknowledge and accept Song Jians abilities. Kane remained silent, enjoying the show of the two warriors. Although they seemed to be fighting fiercely, Song Jian had not yet unleashed his full strength. At least, he had not used the power that could double his abilities and directly compete with the Shadow Giant Dragon. If Song Jian were to unleash his full power, Xerxes would not stand a chance against him. After another exchange, Song Jian and Xerxes were separated by a distance of three to four meters, standing face to face. I can feel that youre still holding back. Next, I will unleash my strongest move. If you can withstand it, I will admit that you have the qualification to participate in the upcoming sacrificial ceremony! Xerxes stared into Song Jians eyes, speaking word by word. Xerxes could clearly sense that Song Jian had not given it his all, which was something he found hard to accept. While Song Jians strength was indeed high, the gap between them should not be so vast. Song Jian smiled slightly and held his sword across his chest, saying to Xerxes, Come on. Xerxes hands spread open in front of him like claws, ready to pounce like a ferocious beast. His lower body stood firm, his upper body leaned forward, and his waist slightly swaying, exuding a violent, bloodthirsty air. Tiger Demon Fist! Xerxes let out a roar akin to a tigers growl, the air trembling in response. In an instant, he transformed into a terrifying whirlwind, swirling around his body. Song Jian suddenly saw a blur before his eyes. The next moment, he felt a violent pain in his abdomen. As the pang of pain crept up his chest, it felt as if he had been bitten by a wild beast. Xerxes figure turned into a terrifying tornado, and Song Jians eyes couldnt even capture his movements. He could only passively endure the onslaught of attacks. One punch, two punches, three punches Song Jian was battered around like a human punching bag, without any room for retaliation. The young minotaur observers erupted in exultant roars, their excitement palpable. Song Jian was hit by several heavy punches, his Vitality Points dropping by a third. Xerxes speed was too fast for the naked eye to catch, making it seemingly impossible for a level 26 Minotaur warrior to bear. He wont be able to hold on for much longer! Song Jians eyes narrowed, and his sword started to move automatically in his hand. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Clang! Clang! Clang! A series of crisp collision sounds rang out as countless sparks exploded around Song Jians body. Each burst of sparks was the result of a collision between Xerxes metal gauntlets and the sword. With the seemingly slow yet swift Tai Chi Sword Skill, Song Jian blocked almost all of Xerxes attacks. Despite a few punches slipping through, their damage had been reduced by 92%, preventing Xerxes from causing any further harm to Song Jian. Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: Chapter 585: Discarded Chapter 585: Chapter 585: Discarded Xerxes moves extremely fast, and to the other minotaurs, he seems to be at a complete advantage, leaving Song Jian unable to resist and forced to adopt a defensive stance. In reality, Xerxes felt like vomiting blood in frustration. Each of his blows, no matter how fast, always landed on Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. And the force transmitted from the sword felt incredibly tenacious, like an old cowhide, which no matter how powerful the impact upon it, it would quake violently and then quickly dissipate the force, causing no harm at all. Well done, Xerxes! Truly worthy of being the finest youth of our Blackhoof Tribe! Hes completely dominating! He has completely suppressed his opponent! Who would have thought Xerxes was this powerful! What kind of skills is he using? How can he be so fast? This is just terrifying! The younger minotaurs around began to clap and cheer, but the elders among them remained silent, wearing furrowed brows. Some venerable minotaurs with a chill in their aura exchanged looks among themselves, subtly shaking their heads. Chief, this cant go on. If they continue to fight, Xerxes will get hurt. He is the most promising youth of the Blackhoof Tribe whispered a minotaur with a broken horn on his left on Kanes ear. Kane nodded, and holding his Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, he took a step forward. He was just about to stop the fight, but the situation in the ring suddenly changed. Xerxes suddenly slowed down, stumbled a couple of steps and knelt to the ground. His face was flushed red and his skin reflected a swirl of currents underneathlike insects squirming within his body. Spewed A mouthful of dense blood gushed out of Xerxes mouth, and his aura was suddenly low; When Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill finally ended, he sheathed his sword and stood in place. Seeing Xerxes suddenly fall, he looked surprised. Tai Chi Sword Skill had a certain chance to rebound the opponents attacks. But Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill was only at level 2, making the probability of triggering a counterattack very small. He normally used it as a defensive measure in battles. But today, under Xerxes storm-like attacks, the sword skill actually triggered a counter effect; Even if it did trigger a rebound, it shouldnt have caused him this much damage. What exactly happened? Song Jian was puzzled and didnt know how to react for a moment. Xerxes! Kalu cried out in a loud voice, rushing forward to hold onto Xerxes. He glared at Song Jian, his eyes filled with rage. Xerxes was the person whom Kalu admired the most. Seeing him being defeated, a fury filled his heart, and he desperately wanted to fight Song Jian himself. It was just a friendly match. How could you hit him so hard? Kalu yelled. At this moment, Xerxes looked extremely frightening, continuously vomitting blood from his mouth while drenched in sweat. He lay curled up on the ground, his body was involuntarily convulsing, as if all his muscles were contracted together. Kalu, dont be rude! An elderly minotaur leaning on a walking stick came over to examine Xerxes. Before long, the old minotaur let out a sigh, slowly stood up, and said, He overused his Tiger Demon Fist. The surging fist energy has broken through his meridian restraint and begun rampaging within his body Elder, please save Xerxes. He cant be injured! Kalu was instantly panicked and begged the old minotaur. Kane and several elders of the Blackhoof Tribe surrounded them. Xerxes was the most promising young tribal member. If he was injured and had to delay the triggering of his innate skills, it would already be quite unacceptable. If he was really incapacitated, it would be devastating for the Blackhoof Tribe. Several elders of the Blackhoof Tribe began to examine Xerxes. When they finally stood up, they shook their heads gravely at Kane. His meridians have been damaged severely. It would be a miracle if he survives one elder said with a sigh. The Tiger Demon Fist is too demanding for him at his current state. It would have been better if he had waited until he was at level 30 before using it! The energy from the Tiger Demon Fist has already flooded every part of his body. Even if he can be healed, he would likely be bedridden for the rest of his life What a shame. This is a loss our Blackhoof Tribe cant afford The elders eyes reflected their heartache. Xerxes was the most promising among the younger generation, and seeing him get crippled in a friendly match was just unbearable. However, none of the elders blamed Song Jian. On one hand, Xerxes injury was primarily due to his poor control over Tiger Demon Fist. His state now was akin to getting possessed by a devil and had little to do with Song Jian. But the younger minotaurs glared at Song Jian in anger. They believed that it was the friendly match with Song Jian that led to Xerxes condition. They viewed Song Jian as the culprit. Alright, the winner of the challenge is Song Jian! Kane announced with a grim face. Quickly take Xerxes for medical treatment. The ceremony will continue! The ceremony couldnt be interrupted just because of Xerxes, but everyone from the Blackhoof Tribe, including Kane, felt heavy-hearted and were worried about Xerxes. Just at that moment, Song Jian suddenly raised his hand to stop the minotaurs from carrying off Xerxes. Wait! Song Jian looked at Kane and said, My friend Anna came with me. Shes a Life Priest. She may be able to heal Xerxes. Kanes eyes lit up and he quickly stopped the minotaurs from moving Xerxes. He asked Song Jian excitedly, Brother, are you sure? Can she really heal Xerxes and restore him to his original state? Anna is a Life Priest. If even she cant heal him, then Im afraid theres no one in this world who can, Song Jian said quietly, glancing at Xerxes. The power of life is the best healing energy in the game. There is virtually no disease or wound that Anna cant heal in this world. Quick, bring Miss Anna here! Kane quickly said to a minotaur nearby. A Life Priest? The tribes record seems to have mentioned them! The elderly minotaur who examined Xerxes earlier had a reminiscent look on his face. Soon, under the guidance of a minotaur, Anna arrived at the mountaintop. Chapter 586 - Chapter 586: Chapter 586: Ancestral Stone Sculpture Chapter 586: Chapter 586: Ancestral Stone Sculpture Anna arrived at the peak, and Song Jian quickly explained what had happened. Anna, can you cure him, restore him back to normal, without affecting his strength? Song Jian asked. Anna glanced at the twitching Xerxes and said, her eyebrows slightly furrowed: I can heal his body, no problem. But whether it will affect his strength, this I do not know. Really, can his body be healed? Kane exclaimed excitedly, As long as his body can be healed, the impact on strength isnt important. Yes, as long as the body is healed, its fine if the strength slowly recovers. The other elders also said comfortingly. Anna met Song Jians eyes, Song Jian gave a slight nod, and Anna took out the Goblet of Life and said to Kane, Could you get me some clear water? Shortly, a jug of clear water was fetched. Anna poured the clear water into the Goblet of Life, and in no time a surge of vibrant life energy began to ripple from the Goblet of Life. The originally tormented, twitching Xerxes gradually calmed down; Anna gestured for two people to hold up Xerxes, she brought the Goblet of Life to his lips. Xerxes, who had slipped into a coma, surprisingly began to sip instinctively. In a short span of time, the liquid in the Goblet of Life was drained. Xerxess twitching body had calmed down, his complexion rosy. He looked as if he had fallen into a deep sleep. Only when Xerxes finally settled down, could all of the Blackhoof Tribes minotaurs breathe a sigh of relief. Anna, we are truly indebted to you this time for saving the life of one of our tribe members! Kane acknowledged Anna with a solemn salute. Anna seemed a bit shy and she shook her head a little. Life Priest, Life Priest, oh my god, the epic occupation recorded in the scriptures really exists! An elderly minotaur couldnt help but blurt out in excitement, seemingly remembering something. Elder, what is this? Kane looked at him, puzzled, not understanding what he was saying. That is an epic occupation. Our Blackhoof Tribe has existed for nearly a thousand years and in this long history, only one person possessed an epic occupation. The elderly elder was very excited. His gaze involuntarily darted towards a stone pillar in the distance. What, Elder, are you talking about the Quel Blade Master? Kane couldnt help but scrutinize Anna from top to bottom, his face drawn by surprise. As the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe, Kane was naturally very familiar with the tribes scriptures. Hearing the elder comparing Anna with legendary figures like the Quel Blade Master was quite astonishing. You should know that throughout the nearly thousand-year history of the Blackhoof Tribe, only one Quel Blade Master ever emerged. It was precisely because of his existence that the Blackhoof Tribe thrived for over a hundred years. His tales were still enjoyed by the tribespeople today. Kane could hardly imagine that the seemingly frail girl before him could be compared to the Quel Blade Master. Eh, Brother Xerxes moved. Kalu, who had been fixated on Xerxes, suddenly exclaimed and pointed at him, I just saw Brother Xerxess finger twitch. All eyes were turned to Xerxes; Soon, Xerxes slowly opened his eyes, a look of confusion appearing in them: Whatwhat happened? Xerxes, you woke up! Kane helped Xerxes up, his face revealing a look of relief. Xerxes was the hope of the Blackhoof Tribe, and the one Kane personally groomed as the next leader. Seeing that he was able to recover fully, Kane was very happy. I, I was fighting against someone Xerxes started to recall slowly, his face suddenly changed: Tiger Demon Fist! Xerxes, dont practice the Tiger Demon Fist C its too dangerous. At least not until youre level 30, said Kane in a serious tone, You were lucky this time. We happened to have an epic occupation Life Priest in our tribe, or else, you could have ended up totally paralyzed, bedridden for life, if you survived at all! What, paralyzed? Xerxes was scared, his whole body broke into a cold sweat from the thought of himself paralyzed for life. Remember this lesson! Kane slapped him on the shoulder, harshly. Yes, Chief, I will remember this lesson! Xerxes said earnestly. Good. Remember, you are the hope of the tribe. You must think things through before you act, dont disappoint me again! Kane hugged Xerxes tightly after speaking. Xerxes, looking rather mortified, expressed his thanks to Anna and Song Jian, then stood aside in silence. Continue with the Ritual! Kane shouted, all of the minotaurs shouting excitedly in response. Kalu looked worriedly at Xerxes and asked him quietly, Xerxes, are you feeling better? Hows your body? Will there be any effect on the upcoming activation of your talent abilities? The activation of talent abilities only has one chance. Even if he were to skip the opportunity this time, it would still be the same next time. However, once a challenger participates and fails to activate his talent abilities, he will not be able to activate them in the future, no matter how many times he participates. Kalu was worried that Xerxes, due to his bodily condition, would have his talent activation affected. Xerxes remained silent for a moment, then a strange look appeared on his face. He whispered, Its strange. Not only did I fully recover, but it seems my strength has even increased a bit! The water of life not only healed injuries but for its first users, also enhanced their attributes. Xerxes could clearly feel the changes in his body. Young tribesmen, choose the blessing of our ancestors, ignite your natural talents. Now, make your choices. Kane shouted. Dozens of young Minotaur began to sit around the stone pillars on the peak, reciting hymns; The stone pillars around which these Minotaur were sitting all had Minotaur stone sculptures placed on them. These stone sculptures had different appearances that clearly displayed their occupational characteristics. Song Jian walked towards the stone pillars under Kanes gesture; After succeeding in the challenge, he had earned the chance to receive the blessings of the ancestors of the Blackhoof Tribe. Although the ritual might not necessarily activate talent abilities, such an opportunity would undoubtedly result in cutthroat competition among other players if they knew about it. Song Jian went to the stone pillar nearest to him. As soon as he approached, a system prompt appeared before him; System: You found an ancestral stone statue of the Blackhoof Tribe C Elemental Shaman. Within a three-meter radius of the statue, you have a chance to comprehend one Elemental Shaman skill to become your talent ability. Chapter 587 - Chapter 587: Chapter 587: The Fist Sect Chapter 587: Chapter 587: The Fist Sect Elemental Shaman? Song Jian subtly shook his head, thinking this profession was far too different from his own. Even if he obtained one of its abilities as his own talent, it would just be the icing on the cake and wouldnt fully utilize the original profession capabilities. Its contribution to his strength would be limited. He walked towards the next stone pillar. Each time he drew near a pillar, the effects of the minotaur stone statues formed in his mind. The Blackhoof Tribe has been around for nearly a thousand years; those whose professions have been carved into the ancestral statues all contributed significantly to the tribe. However, after a tribal annihilation war that took place hundreds of years ago, many ancestral stone statues have been lost, leaving only half of them. Finding the lost ancestral statues is the responsibility every member of the Blackhoof Tribe is born with. As Song Jian looked upon each statue, in the end, he stopped in front of a pillar. The ancestral statue on this stone pillar was the statue Song Jian had recovered earlier from the thief Ye Tong. System: You found the ancestor statue of the Blackhoof Tribe, profession C Minotaur Swordsman. Within a three-meter range of the statue, there is a probability to obtain a skill of the Minotaur Swordsman profession as your innate skill. Song Jian was initially startled, then his face lit up with joy. The skills of a Swordsman perfectly align with my Sword Controller profession! He inwardly rejoiced, I choose you! Having made his decision, Song Jian immediately took a seat around the Minotaur Swordsman statue. It was then that he noticed the majority of the tribe chose the Minotaur Swordsman statue; nearly one-third of the minotaurs did, making it quite crowded within the three-meter radius around the statue. Song Jian sat tranquilly, cross-legged, amidst the other minotaurs who were chanting praises in the minotaur language with closed eyes. These songs were all to express reverence to the ancestors, praying for blessings. Being not part of the Blackhoof Tribe, Song Jian felt it inappropriate to join their chant. So he sat quietly without uttering a word. Soon, he felt a strange force emanating from the statue and flooding towards him. This energy was peculiar, faint but it perfectly merged with the Invisible Sword Qi within his body, once again slowly increasing the caps of his Invisible Sword Qi. Originally, the cap of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi was only a hundred points. However, after obtaining the Sword Control Skill-Qi Circulating Chapter, the cap of his Invisible Sword Qi began to slowly escalate. It had risen from a hundred points to 278 points, but the rate of increase gradually decreased from once every tens of minutes to every few hours, and even tens of days. Now, more than half a month had passed by and the cap of his Invisible Sword Qi hadnt risen a bit. It stayed at 278 points. Now, as the energy from the ancestral statue flowed into his body, his Invisible Sword Qi cap increased by five points within mere minutes. This change delighted Song Jian greatly. An increase in the Sword Qi cap was equivalent to a disguised enhancement of his strength. In other words, the higher the cap, the better. This opportunity was rare, so Song Jian quickly closed his eyes and started to circulate the Invisible Sword Qi within his body to accelerate the absorption of this mysterious energy. As time passed, Song Jian realized this energy was going through a transformation; from its initial gentle state, it was gradually becoming sharper. This feeling was like a needle prick. There wasnt much pain, but it was discomforting, with a tingling sensation similar to that of an electric shock coursing through his entire body. At this moment, among the young minotaurs seated around the statue, continuous roars peppered the silence as different colored lights emanated from their bodies. Among these lights, most of them were grayish. Occasional flashes of green and blue could be seen too. The faces of the spectators from the Blackhoof Tribe were filled with joy as they pointed towards the seated young minotaurs, engaging in excited discussions. Kane was delighted; these lights represented the awakening of the minotaurs bloodline talents. The tribesmen who had awaken these talents would all become the tribes warriors. It looks like this time, there are quite a few tribesmen who have awakened advanced abilities. An elderly minotaur declared with satisfaction. Yes, if only one or two could obtain the War Stomp talent. Minotaur warriors are the bravest and strongest warriors in this world! I hope that a few more minotaurs will master the Elemental Shaman skills; abilities like the Chain Lightning and Hurricane Assault can display extraordinary effects during wars. Heh, curious to see the talents Xerxes will unlock this time. Lets just hope he isnt affected by the previous battles Dont worry. It wont be a problem. Xerxes has recovered very well, there wont be any issues unlocking his talents. Its now just a question of what kind of talent he will unlock. The gazes of nearly all the minotaurs fell on Xerxes, who was sitting on the ground. The ancestral statue in front of him was of a minotaur wielding two fists and roaring towards the sky. Boxing Clan, sigh, after all, he chose this path! commented an elder reluctantly. Xerxes has always loved boxing. Being able to master the Tiger Demon Boxing skill at level 26 shows his extraordinary talent in this field. Who knows, our tribe could have another Boxing Clan someday! another elder remarked nonchalantly. But however formidable a Boxing Clan is, its only a rare profession in the end. How can it compare to a Swordsman? Considering Xerxess potential, if he could unlock a Swordsman talent, his future would be boundless! The former elder sighed. Yes, he might be the one to revive our Blackhoof Tribes prosperous golden age. If only a Swordsman could emerge As the discussions among the elders continued, Kane involuntarily clenched the totem pole in his hand. The talent Kane had awakened was the War Stomp. Although it was a powerful ability, it was only a general minotaur warriors talent. It could never be compared on an equal footing with a Swordsman, let alone a Boxing Clan. If he hadnt retrieved the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, their tribes inherited artifact, from the Shadow Giant Dragon, he would not have even been considered worthy of the chieftains position. A powerful profession doesnt necessarily mean that the one who inherits it is powerful. Even as a regular warrior, Ill revive the Blackhoof Tribes golden age and make it even more prosperous than in its historic past! Kane made a promise to himself. Just then, Xerxes, sitting on the ground, began to change. Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: Chapter 588: Double Talent Chapter 588: Chapter 588: Double Talent Quick, look! Xerxes seems to be comprehending his talent skills shouted an elder. All eyes immediately followed the shout and focused on Xerxes. Xerxes face was distorted, his eyes tightly shut as he let out a deep roar. In an instant, a gray and a silver light emanated from him. How is this possible, he actually awakened a dual talent! An elders face showed a look of surprise as he couldnt help but exclaim. Dual talent? Hahaha, the Blackhoof Tribe is about to rise again! This is incredible! In history, the instances of dual talent awakenings within the Blackhoof Tribe are extremely rare. And among these talents, theres clearly a superior skill! I wonder what it is. Its going to take him some time to stabilize Everyone expectantly looked at Xerxes, waiting for him to finish his awakening. Soon, the glimmer on Xerxes increased in intensity until it reached its peak and became blinding, with even the figures of those around him being obscured by the light. After a while, the light around Xerxes gradually converged and dimmed, eventually clinging tightly to his skin, giving the appearance of wearing a silver-gray armor. Xerxes stood up, his eyes shining with two sharp gleams, and left the stone pillar to walk towards the crowd. When Xerxes entered the crowd, he was immediately surrounded, with everyone taking turns congratulating him. Xerxes, can you tell us about your dual talents? asked an elder hesitantly. Typically, one would not share their awakened talents with others, as it was considered private. The elders question was somewhat inappropriate in that regard. However, throughout the Blackhoof Tribes history, there had only been a handful of people with dual talents, so many were curious. Hearing the question from the elder, those around quieted down, looking at Xerxes in anticipation, waiting for his answer. Xerxes, if you dont want to answer, you dont have to, said another elder suddenly. Right, right, that previous elders face showed an apologetic expression as he hastily added, Im just curious. If you dont want to say, you dont need to Xerxes smiled faintly and said, I have nothing to hide. This time, I gained two talent skills C one of them is the Half-step Rush Punch! Xerxes suddenly moved, taking only half a step forward, his right fist pierced forward like a spear. An intense qi gathered around his right fist, creating a white light as the air exploded with a boom, similar to thunder. Bang! Those standing next to Xerxes were caught off guard and felt the ground shaking beneath their feet. The shockwaves in the air, like ripples in water, spread out in all directions. What a powerful move! someone exclaimed. This Half-step Rush Punch skill of Xerxes was not only fast, but it also possessed immense power. In a fight, the distance between opponents was short. Executing this move suddenly would make it difficult for the opponent to react. The other one is a passive skill called Fist Dominator! smiled Xerxes, It allows me to increase the power of my fist moves by 50%, and theres a chance for an additional punch! An increase of 50% power, heavens, this is terrifying! I think the chance for another punch is even more terrifying. Its like dealing double damage, plus the 50% increase in power. Its equal to the effect of three punches in one Xerxes, youre so lucky Indeed, even in history, dual talents are very rare, only a handful have appeared Xerxes responded with a smile, but in reality, he hadnt revealed all the information about his gained talents. Half-step Rush Punch was only a gray talent, while Fist Dominator was a silver talent, and its effects were far more powerful than what Xerxes had shared with everyone. Fist Dominator (Talent Skill), Level 1, Passive. Skill effect: Permanent strength +3, agility +5, constitution +3. When using fists as weapons, damage is increased by 50%, power of fist moves increased by 80%. When attacking targets, theres a chance to trigger the Fist Emperor Shadow effect; Fist Emperor Shadow creates an invisible burst of qi, dealing triple Armor Break damage to the target and restoring 15% of the damage dealt as Vitality Points for the caster. Kane was watching Xerxes, and when he heard the words Fist Dominator, his eyes flashed. In the tribal records, there was a book accessible only to the chief that recorded the skills of mighty warriors throughout the history of the Blackhoof Tribe. One of them was the skill of a minotaur Fist Emperor. In part, the reason why this minotaur became a Fist Emperor was because he comprehended the Fist Dominator talent skill. The book recorded detailed information about Fist Dominator, so Kane knew Xerxes was hiding some attributes of the skill. However, it was normal for a warrior to keep some of their cards hidden, and no one would reveal everything to others. It seems another Fist Emperor is about to emerge in the Blackhoof Tribe; I must say, Im quite envious! Kane thought secretly while looking at Xerxes. Its important to note that a Fist Emperor is a legendary-level profession, far superior to any warrior, boasting tremendous potential and a smoother development path. Witnessing Xerxes being surrounded by the tribe members, Kane decided that more tribal resources should be allocated to him. I wonder if Song Jian will be able to stimulate a talent skill Kanes gaze lingered briefly on Xerxes before moving to Song Jian, who was seated next to the minotaur swordsman statue. For the other races, comprehending talent skills was extremely difficult, with only one or two people out of every ten managing to do so. This was an incredibly low probability compared to minotaurs, who had a seven in ten chance or even higher of awakening a talent skill. One by one, the Blackhoof Tribe members sitting next to Song Jian at the minotaur swordsman statue welled with light and began roaring before standing up and leaving. The sacrificial ceremony continued late into the night. The number of minotaurs seated next to the stone pillars had dwindled, and as time went on, the chances of awakening a talent skill grew ever slimmer. Out of dozens of tribesmen, only five or six had failed to awaken one, a number already considered quite high. Chieftain, do you think we should announce the end of the sacrificial ceremony? asked an elder softly, standing by Kane. Due to Song Jian, the sacrificial ceremony had already been delayed by half an hour, but there was still no sign of light emanating from him. Kane shook his head slightly, it seemed Song Jian would not be able to gain a talent skill. Just as Kane stepped forward to announce the end of the sacrificial ceremony, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth from Song Jian. Chapter 589 - Chapter 589: Chapter 589: Holy Sword Chapter 589: Chapter 589: Holy Sword From the start of the sacrificial ceremony, Song Jian had been diligently absorbing the energy radiated from the stone sculpture; The energy given off by the stone sculpture would slowly increase over time, and then start to gradually decrease after reaching a peak, until eventually, no more energy could be absorbed; On the contrary, those who sat around the stone sculpture would stimulate their own bloodlines and gain innate skills when this energy reached its peak. If they still failed to stimulate their innate skills at this time, the likelihood of success would decrease considerably thereafter. With Song Jian seated around the stone sculpture, he felt the energy surging into his body increasing. The upper limit of his Invisible Sword Qi increased at a faster pace, pulsating every few minutes; Furthermore, what was most surprising was that this force entering Song Jians body, instead of falling after reaching a peak, kept gushing into Song Jians body in a steady stream. The upper limit of Invisible Sword Qi began to spike wildly. This pace terrified Song Jian. His body appeared to be a bottomless pit. No matter how much his Invisible Sword Qi increased, there was no sense of overflow. A massive amount of Invisible Sword Qi began to gather in Song Jians dantian. As time went by, the Invisible Sword Qi in Song Jians dantian started to slowly rotate. In no time, a small silver vortex had formed. Song Jian could feel that the number of Minotaurs around him was gradually decreasing. By now, the upper limit of Invisible Sword Qi had exceeded eight hundred points, a number that continued to steadily rise. The faster the silver vortex in his dantian spun, the stronger the slamming noises resembled tidal waves crashing against rocks ringing in Song Jians ears. Kanes gaze had been locked onto Song Jian the entire time, only after a reminder from an elder did he slowly step forward, ready to declare the end of the sacrificial ceremony. It is important to note that once the sacrificial ceremony ends, these stone pillars venerating the stone sculpture would sink into the peaks. Anyone who had not triggered their innate skills would lose all chances to do so. However, just at the moment when Kane was about to announce the end of the ceremony, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from Song Jian. This light illuminated in a flowing pattern which seemed almost corporeal. At the same time, a brilliant speck of gold suddenly flashed within the rapidly spinning silver vortex inside Song Jians dantian. The brightness of this golden speck almost overshadowed the entire silver vortex. An image of a Minotaur suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind, looking exactly like the stone sculpture. Sword Saint! Song Jian was taken aback. However, this image that appeared in his mind looked like it was in the third-person perspective, making it impossible to communicate; All things under the heavens, sliced by my sword! A bold voice echoed in Song Jians mind; The Minotaur figure in his mind suddenly stepped forward, raising its right hand, and brilliant golden Sword Qi burst from its right arm; His right arm swung forward forcefully, the golden Sword Qi rushed forward in an unstoppable manner, severing everything in front of the Minotaur Sword Saint. Song Jians head buzzed, two small streams of blood seeped from his nose, his face pale, but a look of extreme excitement was plastered on his face. System: You observe the Minotaur Sword Saint sculpture, Invisible Sword Qi reaches the limit, you attained an advancement; Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi changed from the previous silver Sword Qi to golden Sword Qi. Meanwhile, the energy value of the Invisible Sword Qi became one hundred points; Although the upper limit of the Invisible Sword Qi decreased, it underwent a substantial transformation; Invisible Sword Qi (Golden): Increases the Sword Qi energy slot. When using any melee weapon, the Invisible Sword Qi can be attached to the weapon to increase the weapons power; Damage increased by 30%, Armor Break +3, Sharpness +3; The advancement of the Invisible Sword Qi elevated Song Jians strength significantly, dealing much higher damage. Even an ordinary attack could cause a level of damage that other players could only achieve by using skills; Besides getting an upgrade in Invisible Sword Qi, Song Jian also awakened another innate skill; Holy Sword (Innate Skill), Level 1, Passive. Skill effect: Permanently adds +8 to strength attribute, +5 to agility attribute, +5 to physique attribute, and +5 to spirit attribute. When using sword-type weapons, damage gradually increases over time, up to a maximum increase of 100%; Sword technique skill cooldown reduced by 50%, a certain probability to trigger the Indestructible effect when inflicting damage on targets. Indestructible, has a destructive effect on any item, and this effect has a priority in the field; Holy Sword, is this the sword swung by the Minotaur Sword Saint that appeared in my mind? Song Jian was thrilled. The golden Sword Qi that the Minotaur Sword Saint had swung with his arm earlier, gave him the impression that it could split a mountain in half. Such Indestructibility and unstoppable momentum had deeply shaken Song Jian. Seeing the golden light shine from Song Jian, all the Minotaurs expressed surprise on their faces. Xerxes stared at Song Jian with a serious expression, knowing all too well that the achievement of the Minotaur Sword Saint was far greater than that of the fist master of their past; they simply were not at the same caliber. Kane laughed heartily, giving off a very pleased look. The stronger Song Jian was, the greater the help to him; With Song Jians awakening of the Holy Sword innate ability, the Blackhoof Tribes sacrificial ceremony drew to a conclusion. This sacrificial ceremony brought a huge boost to Song Jians strength, significantly increasing his damage output. Even those with Tier-1 Combat Power might not be able to surpass him in this regard. One could say that Song Jian now had one foot in the threshold of Tier-1 Combat Power. Later that night, in Kanes room, Kane lifted his horn mug, indicating to Song Jian and Anna, before downing the drink in one go; Song Jian, congratulations! I can feel your strength growing by leaps and bounds! Kane wiped the drink from his mouth and laughed heartily, Facing you now, Im starting to feel like how I did when I first encountered the Shadow Giant Dragon Song Jian shook his head with a smile, despite his great increase in strength, he was still no match for a fully-grown Shadow Giant Dragon. However, with the blessing of his Immortal Sword Body now, cracking the Shadow Giant Dragons defense would be easier than before. If he were to seize an opportunity, he might be able to seriously wound the Shadow Giant Dragon. Kane, in fact, Anna and I came to Thunder Beast Mountain to enter the secret realm of the Mysterious Garden! Song Jian said to Kane. Participating in the sacrificial ceremony could be considered a stroke of luck for Song Jian. But his and Annas actual goal was to enter the Mysterious Garden and find a treasure, the blooms of the Bloodline Vine, that could help Anna advance. Mysterious Garden? Upon hearing this, Kanes eyebrows furrowed. Chapter 590 - Chapter 590: Chapter 590: Can You Introduce Us? Chapter 590: Chapter 590: Can You Introduce Us? The Mysterious Garden is a very dangerous place Kane mused. We used to consider it a trial ground for our tribe, but we soon discovered that it was far too perilous. Any plant within carries a profound potential for attack. Furthermore, there are plants capable of sowing their seeds within organisms, controlling their bodies as though they were puppets. Hundreds of warriors from the Blackhoof Tribe fell into this trap we remain unsure whether they are dead or alive. Countless adventurers attempt to explore it every year, but the majority never return The Blackhoof Tribe lives near the Mysterious Garden secret realm and has gathered much information about it. Kane told Song Jian everything, emphasizing above all its terror and danger. The horror of the Dark Castle comes from the Shadow Giant Dragon, but the horror of the Mysterious Garden well, no one can really articulate that, Kane concluded. Song Jian nodded knowingly. Both the Mysterious Garden and the Dark Castle were Level 30 dungeons, however the Mysterious Garden is considered less difficult since it didnt have a BOSS with first-tier combat power. But after hearing Kanes introduction, Song Jian realized that the horror of the Mysterious Garden was more concealed, more insidious. The next day, under Kanes guidance, Song Jian and Anna went to the valley where the Mysterious Garden is located. The valley was a barren place, with no plants or even a single weed growing in it. Amid the lush Thunder Beast Mountain, this valley was a stark anomaly. At the entrance of the valley, Song Jian felt sharp gazes being shot towards him. Probably due to the presence of Kane, these gazes circled around him twice before retracting. Soon after entering the valley, Song Jian felt another five or six prying eyes on him. These eyes belonged to highly skilled individuals, not quite reaching first-tier combat power, but not far off. I had no idea the Blackhoof Tribe is even more formidable than it appears Song Jian thought, utterly astounded the further he ventured. If we were to sneak in here at night, we would definitely be spotted Song Jian glanced at Anna, silently deducing. Once they entered the valley, they saw a partially transparent, multicolored screen stretching across the middle of the valley, dividing it in half; below it stood a huge stone door, wreathed by the broken light, adorned with intricate carvings that curled around it like a vine, as if a beast baring its fangs and claws all over the door. To enter the Mysterious Garden, you need a key seed, do you guys Kane seemed to suddenly recall something and opened his mouth to ask. Before he could finish his sentence, Anna pulled out a bluish seed the size of a fist from her pocket. The seeds surface was ragged and radiated a dim blue light. Anna stepped forward, inserting the blue seed into a softly-planted niche at the bottom of the stone door. Soon, a blue beam of light emerged, tracing the vine pattern etched into the door until it enveloped the entire gateway. Boom! The stone door shuddered. A beam of white light spewed out from the gap, giving the appearance of some space-time fluctuations. As someone familiar with the power of space, Song Jian knew that behind this stone door lay a portal of sorts; Lets go inside. Anna said to Song Jian, taking the initiative to walk towards the open stone door; Each time the stone door is opened, theres only a minute to enter, and it can only accommodate up to five people at once, Kane reminded from the side. In fact, it is quite difficult for the player to open the Mysterious Garden dungeon. Firstly, they need to enhance their familiarity with the Blackhoof Tribe, spending at least half a month to generate enough reputation to be respected by them, only then can they have the privilege to enter this valley. An alternative method would be to force their way in, however this requires annihilating the entire Blackhoof Tribe, which if a player possesses such power, this dungeon wouldnt pose any significant assistance to them. Once the reputation of the Blackhoof Tribe is elevated enough to be respected, the player will need a key seed. The acquisition of this seed is relatively easier C the creatures within Thunder Beast Mountain may occasionally drop the seed. If you are lucky, you can get one from killing two or three beasts, if unlucky, several days may pass by without obtaining a single one. Each key seed allows a small team of five to enter, and if they fail to navigate the dungeon, they must kill more monsters on Thunder Beast Mountain to obtain another. After Song Jian and Anna vanished from the spot, Kane just stood there watching the stone door close gently, not choosing to leave immediately. It seemed like he was waiting for something. A bar in the City of Sin Ye Tong pushed the door open with a sour face. The bar door hit the wall with a loud bang and bounced back fiercely; A glass of Hot Red Lips, no water, no ice! Ye Tong walked up to the bar counter and slapped her hand forcefully on the hard surface as she shouted. Oh, isnt this the darling of the night, Ye Tong? Why are you so upset today? Do you need me to help you vent some steam? Ha-ha-ha, a scornful laughter rang out in the bar. Ye Tong turned her head to see a middle-aged man with a scar on his face wearing leather armor, holding a large glass of beer and staring intently at her. Ghost Face, you dare to mock me? Do you really think I cant poison you into impotence? Ye Tong threatened viciously. Ha ha ha ha~ Ye Tongs menacing threat ignited an uproarious laughter throughout the bar; Ye Tong, theres really no need to be so angry even if your mission failed! A burly bartender handed a large glass of blood-red cocktail to Ye Tong. Damn it, success was already within my grasp! If it werent for that meddling man, theres no way I would have failed! Ye Tong gulped down the alcohol in one go, releasing a big breath afterward, a hint of abnormal red flushing her cheeks. So, someone edged you out? Someone capable of doing so must be quite skilled! The bartender wore a look of admiration. His strength attribute is extremely high and he completely overwhelmed me! Ye Tong grumbled. Whats so amazing about that? Even in this bar, there are at least a dozen people with strength attributes high enough to crush you! The bartender flexed his arm and his muscles bulged, giving him an iron-like appearance; His perception attribute is not low either, making ambush impossible. Ye Tong carried a terrible, menacing look on her face and the glass in her hand squeaked under pressure; So what? Many classes give perception bonuses, as far as I know, some even specialize in hunting monsters in the city sewers to level up. The bartender seemed unimpressed. Ye Tong: He also recruited a young, beautiful female Follower! Ye Tong suddenly added. The bartenders eyes lit up, a look of amazement appearing on his face: This brother must be incredible! If theres a chance, could you introduce us? Chapter 591 - Chapter 591: Chapter 591: Breaking In By Force Chapter 591: Chapter 591: Breaking In By Force Just when Ye Tong was left speechless, the bar door was abruptly flung open, and three burly players walked in. After briefly scanning the room, the leader of the trio announced in a deep voice, Mysterious Garden instance; three present, two needed. Anyone interested in joining us? These guys they seriously want to try their hands on the Mysterious Garden? Ye Tongs grip on her glass tightened, but her face remained void of expressions. Hahaha, these three noobs think they can pull off the Mysterious Garden a middle-aged man, drunk and bleary-eyed, pounded the table while pointing at the trio, laughing uproariously. His words caused laughter to ripple through the bar, as everyone seemed to look at the trio as some sort of joke. The three men ignored their ridicule, their faces unchanging. The leader reiterated, Ill repeat once more, Mysterious Garden instance, three present, two needed. Any takers? His words only brought about louder laughter, and a hint of disappointment flashed across the eyes of the three men before they turned to leave the bar. However, at that moment, Ye Tong abruptly stood up holding her right hand high and shouted, Ill go, count me in for the Mysterious Garden instance! The three burly men looked somewhat surprised. They turned back to evaluate Ye Tong, while the leader gave a slight nod and said, Keep up! As the trio left the bar, Ye Tong quickly downed the last of her drink, and dashed out while calling out, Keep a tab for the drink. Ill return and pay you double! Did that damsel lose her mind thinking anyone could just waltz into the Mysterious Garden? A man with a scarred face turned to the bartender in surprise. These three, theyre not to be underestimated! the bartender responded, wiping the glass from which Ye Tong had just drunk. Hmph, underestimate, whats there to underestimate! The scarred man snorted dismissively and ordered another pint. The bartender glanced at the scar-face, lowered his eyes, and whispered, They are very strong. Any of them could easily take on the whole bar. Scar-face shivered and looked at the sleeping drunk on the table, shaking his head, That lucky bastard! Ye Tong followed the trio out of the bar, watching as they headed towards the outskirts of City of Sin. Hey, you three, wait for me, Ye Tong implored. Only if you can keep up, will you have the privilege of becoming our teammate. One of the men uttered coldly, without turning his head and not slowing down in the least. Ye Tong looked slightly surprised, then a playful expression appeared on her face, and she muttered to herself, Heh, a speed contest against me, an agility class With a flash of light on her feet, Ye Tongs speed increased markedly. The men stopped only at the foot of Thunder Beast Mountain, where they looked up at the mountain range. Before long, Ye Tong arrived, panting hard and glaring at the men, What on earth is your class? These three were clearly not of the agility class by their build, yet they had run all the way from the City of Sin to Thunder Beast Mountain at a speed faster than hers, a rogue. Impressive, youre not too bad! The leader among the hulks looked at Ye Tong, nodded slightly, and asked her, Are you familiar with the terrain of Thunder Beast Mountain? Do you know the way to Mysterious Garden? Ye Tong leaned back against a large tree, took a couple of deep breaths, and responded with an odd look on her face, Yes, its in a small valley on Thunder Beast Mountain, less than three miles from here. The burly men looked at each other, nodded, and the leader introduced himself, Now that were teammates, let me introduce myself. Im Eagle Flight, and these are my brothers Eagle Soar and Eagle Sprint. We only need a guide. Once were in the instance, you just need to stay close and take care of yourself. If any equipment that suits you drops, its all yours! Im Ye Tong, a rogue, Ye Tong replied honestly. Can you tell me what you plan to do in the Mysterious Garden? Theres one more thing you need to remember. Eagle Flight added in a solemn voice, Dont ask anything youre not supposed to. Ye Tong : After entering Thunder Beast Mountain, Ye Tong led the way with the trio closely following. Oh yes, to enter the Mysterious Garden, you must raise your reputation with the Blackhoof Tribes Tauren, at least to honored, otherwise youll have to force your way in! Ye Tong suddenly remembered something and quickly added, Moreover, opening the instance requires a seed. Killing the beasts in Thunder Beast Mountain has a chance of it dropping. Without it, you can forget about entering the Mysterious Garden instance. You neednt concern yourself with that. We have our ways of getting in, Eagle Soar, standing beside Eagle Flight, remarked confidently. Soon, the four arrived near the Blackhoof Tribe. See that barren valley over there? The entrance to the Mysterious Garden is there. But beware, at least tens of level 30 elite Taurens guard it, and were too close to the Blackhoof Tribe here. Once they raise the alarm, the whole Tribe could swarm out, Ye Tong pointed at a small valley ahead and whispered. Thats not a problem. Just follow us, Eagle Flight replied in a deep voice, striding towards the small valley. As soon as they entered the valley, they were stopped by several Tauren. This is a restricted area of the Blackhoof Tribe. Outsiders are not allowed! A Tauren with a nose ring stretched out his hand to stop them. At that moment, Eagle Sprint, speechless until then, stepped forward. His eyes turned a strange shade of red. Look into my eyes Eagle Sprints voice, hoarse and low, sounded like sand rubbing against glass. The Tauren unwittingly looked into Eagle Sprints eyes, which emitted a crimson glow that left them blank-faced. Lead us to the entrance of the Mysterious Garden! Eagle Sprint commanded in a low voice. The Tauren turned like puppets and walked stiffly into the valley. Lets go. Just follow them, Eagle Sprint glanced at Ye Tong and took the lead in following the Tauren. Ye Tong was startled by Eagle Sprints skills. He had immediately taken control of several level 30 elite Tauren. It was terrifying. I really dont know if joining them on this journey is a blessing or a curse, Ye Tong murmured to herself. Seeing the men walking away, she quickly followed after them. Chapter 592 - Chapter 592: Chapter 592: Guarding the Devil Vine Chapter 592: Chapter 592: Guarding the Devil Vine Song Jian felt a bout of dizziness, and upon recovering, he found himself standing on a stone platform; Phew~ He took a deep breath, rubbing his brows. No matter how many times I experience this, I can never get used to it. Its simply too uncomfortable. Song Jian, this place is so beautiful! exclaimed Anna, her bright eyes radiating surprise as she surveyed their surroundings. From their perch on the stone platform, wilderness teeming with lush plants spread before them, and flowers of all colors vied for attention. A sweet scent permeated the air. Song Jian looked up, the sky above seeming as clear as a flawless sapphire, the brilliant sunlight warming everything beneath it. Didnt we infer this place to be dangerous? It seems more like a tourist spot to me. murmured Song Jian. No place, be it this apocalyptic world or the real one, could compare to the beauty before his eyes. Anna, can you sense the location of the item we seek? Song Jian asked. No. Anna shook her head. I know its in the Mysterious Garden, but I have no idea where exactly. We might as well look for it while exploring then. Song Jian shrugged and suggested, Since this place used to be a lab, we should find that first. Maybe there are some clues. Anna nodded in agreement, and the two descended the stone platform via the stairs. Just as they stepped off the platform, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong threat approaching him. Almost instinctively, Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, held defensively in front of his chest, performing the Sacred Parry skill. The moment he completed the skill, a purple-black vine as thick as an arm suddenly sprung from the ground. Like a sharp spear, it aimed straight for his chest. Clang~ Feeling a great force through his sword, Song Jian involuntarily stepped back. Gold light flashed and the purple-black vine that sprung out suddenly split, foul smelling liquid sprayed out from the wound, filling the air with a pungent smell. Song Jians face darkened. The intensity of that strike was not weaker than that of a full-force strike from a level 30 elite boss. If he had not leveled the Holy Sword skill during his times with the Blackhoof Tribe and gained many attribute points, this strike, even with his Sacred Parry, would have left him in disarray rather than as composed as he was now. Anna, you best stay on the platform! Song Jian said in a low voice. He suspected that the platform might be the only safe zone in the area, given they were attacked the moment they stepped off it. As Song Jian was on high alert, the ground suddenly began to rumble. With a sloshing sound, dozens of purple-black vines rose from the ground, twisting and coiling into a creature resembling a python in mid-air; Guarding Devil Vine, Level 30, Vitality Points: 3500/3500 A level 30 regular monster! Song Jian readied himself as the Guarding Devil Vine paused in mid-air, before launching itself towards him. In mid-air, the Guarding Devil Vine shot several purple-black vines from its surface, striking at Song Jian like long whips. The silhouette of Song Jian flickered as he swung his sword at the incoming vines; Clang, clang, clang~ His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword clashed against the vines, creating a sound reminiscent of metal on metal. Remarkably, these vines were as hard as steel. Sword Silks! In an instant, three strands of fine Sword Qi appeared around Song Jians body. The three strands of Sword Qi traced an arc in the air as they each wrapped around a vine. Once they tightened mercilessly, they issued a series of sounds like cracking and three purple-black vines as thick as a mans arm dropped to the ground. After twitching like a snake twice, they grew still. Smack~ A vine coiled around to Song Jians back and hit him hard, causing him to stumble forward. Song Jians heads-up display showed a damage of over a hundred points from the hit. Song Jian swung his sword backhand, unleashing a golden Invisible Sword Qi. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword now looked as if it was coated with a layer of gold, bursting with dazzling brilliance. Whoosh~ This time, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword cut through the vine like a hot knife through butter, unopposed by any resistance. Song Jian was taken aback. Had his Invisible Sword Qi become so powerful after his promotion? Inspecting the battle log, Song Jian understood. His last strike had activated the Indestructible effect. It seems that adding Invisible Sword Qi makes it easier to trigger this effect, Song Jian speculated. However, now his maximum Invisible Sword Qi was only a hundred points and most of his sword techniques consumed it, so maintaining it all the time was impossible. While fending off the vines assault, Song Jian moved closer to the Devil Vines main body, even if it meant taking a few hits along the way. He realized that severing the tentacle-like vines inflicted only minimal damage on the vine. To defeat it, he had to damage its main body. Swish~ A ray of white light poured down on Song Jian. His Vitality Points, which had dropped by a third, were fully restored. With Anna at his back, Song Jian boldly rushed to the front of the Devil Vines main body. The main body of the vine was formed from dozens of vine stems as thick as arms. Transformed and entwined in the air, it resembled a ferocious python. Broken Wing Dance! His long sword darted up and down, leaving multiple scars on the Devil Vines main body. The tentacle-like vines kept shooting out at Song Jian, but he was fearless. He was willing to take a damage exchange, to risk his life in this fight. In the heat of the battle, the Indestructible effect was triggered occasionally. Soon, cut vines were scattered all around him. Although severing the vines caused minimal damage to the Vines main body, the Vines sole means of attack was through these vines. After losing a significant number of tendrils, the Vines damage to Song Jian decreased drastically. Finally, after triggering the Indestructible effect once more, Song Jian slashed through the Vine. A look of joy crossed Song Jians face as he observed the vine pieces scattered all around. Not counting the enhanced Invisible Sword Qi he had gained after his promotion, just the activation of the Indestructible effect of the Holy Sword delighted Song Jian. No matter how infrequent the effect was triggered in a battle, it was enough to make a decisive impact. Song Jian, are you okay? After the battle ended, Anna came down from the stone stage to ask. Im fine. With you here, how could I be in danger? Song Jian replied with a smile, picking up the blue equipment dropped by the Devil Vine. Robe of the Vine Guardian, cloth armor, quality: blue, equipment effect: physical defense +7, spell resistance +5, Intelligence +3, Spirit +2, special effect 1: improves all spell damage and healing effect, up to a maximum of 10%; special effect 2: recover 600-800 mana points immediately upon use, with a cooldown of 5 minutes; item level: 32, required level for use: 28. Anna, this equipment is for you, Song Jian handed the blue-quality item over to Anna. Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: Chapter 593: Blocking the Way Chapter 593: Chapter 593: Blocking the Way The Robe of the Guarding Devil Vine, while merely being of blue quality, has excellent attributes, nearly comparable to a silver quality cloth armor. It has two very practical special effects. The first one improves Annas healing efficiency, while the second one is equivalent to having a free mana potion that recovers between five hundred and eight hundred points every five minutes; This is equivalent to giving Anna an extra five hundred to eight hundred mana points compared to ordinary players, which is quite a significant advantage; The robe has a green foundation interspersed with purple magic patterns, clearly distinguishing it from ordinary items. Upon wearing the robe, Annas demeanor immediately changed, giving her an air of mysterious elegance. Song Jian, do I look good? Anna twirled in her Robe of the Guarding Devil Vine and asked, full of anticipation. Not bad, you look good in anything. Song Jian took a careful look and teased her lightheartedly. Annas cheeks blushed slightly, appearing a bit shy; Anna, its dangerous here, be careful. Song Jian reminded her; Yes, Ive done my homework before coming here. Anna nodded, Over the years, several hundred adventurers have died here. This place was once open to everyone for free, but due to the high death count, my uncle ordered the Blackhoof Tribe to mark this place as forbidden, denying entry to most people. Song Jian nodded, what Anna said mirrored Kanes warning about the dangers of the Mysterious Garden! They continued to move forward, amidst the dense vegetation, formidable monsters could appear any time. Thankfully, there was a manmade path leading away from the stone platform, and they followed it carefully; Before long, Song Jian felt a sudden chill wind blowing, immediately giving him a feeling of being watched; Theres an enemy nearby! Song Jian squinted and surveyed the area, immediately spotting several dark shadows moving between the large trees ahead; Be careful, there are monsters up ahead! Song Jian warned in a low voice. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt as if he had stepped on a rope. As his vigilance elevated, the rope-like object underfoot twisted like a live serpent and wrapped around his ankle, as if trying to hoist him up. It was actually a dried vine curling like a snake, seemingly lifeless, and indistinguishable from a withered vine. In reality, its appearance was but a trap to fool people. As soon as anyone touches it, it would immediately wrap around them and hoist them up. Just as Song Jian was about to be hoisted, a faint golden Sword Qi bloomed from his left index finger, cutting the vine wrapped around him in half; These dried vines were extremely tenacious; ordinary people would find it hard to break free once entangled. But for Song Jian, his strikes were these monsters nemesis. His sharp Sword Qi easily split them in two; Just when Song Jian thought he was out of danger, the large tree standing beside him suddenly came alive. All the dried vines entwined around it seemed to be activated at once. They slithered towards Song Jian like snakes, and the tree itself even sprouted eyes, nose, and a mouth, transforming into a Tree Demon with a roar; Dried Vine Tree Demon? Song Jian was taken aback, and after glancing at the monsters properties, he quickly ordered Anna to retreat; Rather than backing off, Song Jian ran towards the Tree Demon, sword in hand. With a loud thud, his sword mercilessly slashed the Tree Demon, easily tearing its defense; The Dried Vine Tree Demon distinguishing trait was its strong defense, and it could also control the dried vines on its body to bind enemies. Even for a five-player team, this monster was a real headache. Luckily, the Dried Vine Tree Demons attack was not strong; a five-player team could defeat it as long as they stayed calm and spent a little more time on it. However, the Tree Demons defense was a joke in front of Song Jian. His formidable attacks made the Tree Demons defenses irrelevant. The only thing that gave Song Jain trouble were the dried vines on the Tree Demon that would occasionally slither like snakes, trying to bind him and distract his attention. Song Jian swung his long sword, continuously hurling strikes at the Tree Demon. Wood chips splashed off the Tree Demons body constantly. Anna occasionally healed Song Jian and he was at ease, his Vitality Points never dropped below 80%. It didnt take long for the Dried Vine Tree Demon to let out a heartrending scream and turn into a pile of wood chips. The dried vines on its body also lost their vitality and lay motionless on the ground. Did it drop anything good? Anna asked, her face brimming with excitement. Song Jian bent down, picked up the items left by the Tree Demon, and handed a green belt to Anna. It dropped a green-quality belt. The attributes are mediocre, but it should be better than what you currently have. This belt only increased spirit by two points. However, it had the special effect of having four storage slots for holding potions, making their use more convenient. Anna happily fastened the belt. She seemed to have discovered the fun of defeating monsters and gaining loot. Upon encountering monsters, her feelings of worry were replaced with excitement. Apart from this belt, the Dried Vine Tree Demon had also dropped some materials needed for pharmaceutical and forging use. If sold in the auction house, they could bring in several thousand Doomsday Coins. The Mysterious Garden truly lives up to its name. Just killing the monsters here can make you a small fortune. Song Jian chuckled and his mood tuned cheerful all of a sudden. They continued to move forward, but the path was teeming with annoying plants. Just any old weed could attack Song Jian like a snake, which annoyed him immensely. Thinking for a moment, thirty Blood Raptors and thirty Blood Wolves suddenly appeared by his side. Go scout ahead! Song Jian commanded. The Blood Raptors flew into the air while the Blood Wolves dived into the bushes, making Song Jians journey much easier. The Blood Wolves dashed in front of him like a demining team, coming into contact with many dry vines. Some vines remained motionless, while others tried to wrap around the agile Blood Wolves, albeit unsuccessfully. The Blood Raptors also dispersed and rushed at the suspicious-looking trees. Before the Tree Demons had any chance to react, the Raptors gestured agilely and flew back to the sky; With the help of Blood Raptors and Blood Wolves, Song Jian was able to distinguish between ordinary plants and monsters disguised as ordinary plants. They avoided any identified creatures as much as possible, only attacking when it was impossible to bypass, neutralizing the threat. They made progress smoothly, but soon Song Jian discovered a group of monsters blocking their path ahead. Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Chapter 594: Golden Backpack Chapter 594: Chapter 594: Golden Backpack In the dense jungle in the distance, a group of strange monsters were moving ahead, completely blocking the road. These monsters were of various shapes, there were minotaurs, fishmen, werewolves, and even a few that looked human. Green plants covered their bodies, and a brightly colored red flower bloomed on their heads. Upon closer look, the flower was surprisingly rooted in the skulls of each creature. Song Jian controlled a blood crow to approach slowly, about seven or eight meters away from the monsters. The monsters appeared to sense its presence and turned to look in its direction. Song Jian was startled and quickly ordered the blood crow to land on a tree. Seeing the crow not making further movements, the monsters returned to their aimless wandering. Are thesePuppet Beasts? Song Jian closely observed through the eyes of the blood crow. It turned out that these creatures had been parasitized by plant seeds, not controlling their actions, turning them into puppets. The puppet beasts, completely controlled by the plants, had their potential fully stimulated, greatly enhancing their power. However, in such a state, they could not last long, at most a month, before their potential would be exhausted, their bodies would wither, and the parasitic plants inside them would emerge, taking root in the soil to continue growing. Song Jian carefully counted, there were in total fourteen puppet beasts here, blocking the small path tightly. Their vitality was about 40% more robust than the Tree Demons, and they even retained some of their original skills from when they were alive. Even if a five-person squad encountered these monsters, they would find them tough and tricky, let alone only two as they were now. No matter how powerful Song Jians attack was, faced with this group of puppet beasts at the elite BOSS level, he would also be besieged to death. There are too many monsters ahead, lets pause first. Song Jian said to Anna. Whilst Anna possessed an epic profession, she currently lacked effective attack skills and could not protect herself well. She could revive others, but if she died, she could not be resurrected again. Anna was pampered from a young age. Even though her family had fallen into hardship, the lord of the City of Sin was her uncle. Usually, she had very few experiences in battles and adventures. The most dangerous time was probably the last time when she was tricked into going to the Dark Castle and encountered Shadow Teeth. Are the monsters ahead very powerful? Anna whispered, Are they more formidable than the Shadow Teeth? The most powerful creature Anna had ever encountered in her life was probably Shadow Teeth; the black panther still haunted her dreams. They are not as powerful as Shadow Teeth. Song Jian shook his head, But their number is too large. Even Shadow Teeth would have to retreat if all of them charged together. So what should we do? Should we find a way around? Anna asked with a frown. If theres really no way, we can only detour. Song Jian shook his head. In the Mysterious Garden, the monsters often appear alone, whether they were the Devil Vines or the Tree Demons. Another monster wouldnt appear in one monsters alert range. Having so many puppet beasts gathered here, was there something special about this place? Using the eyes of his blood crow, Song Jian took a closer look. He quickly noticed something unusual; In the middle of the puppet beasts lay a corpse. The corpse was completely rotten, with only a skeleton remaining. A thick layer of broad-leaf plants covered the remains. Among the pile of plants, a backpack was emitting a dark gold light. Because the thick plants concealed the backpack, Song Jian hadnt noticed it initially. This time, a beam of golden light penetrated the gap between the plant leaves and caught Song Jians attention. The backpack was strapped to the skeleton, hidden by the broad-leaf plants. If it werent for the golden light it emitted, even if he stood close, Song Jian would have found it challenging to discover it. A Dark Gold Quality backpack? Could it be that these Puppet Beasts are guarding it? Song Jians eyes lit up, staring unblinkingly at the concealed backpack. Whats up, Song Jian? Did you notice something? Anna asked, seeing Song Jian standing still, she gave him a gentle push. Theres a Gold Quality piece of equipment over there. It seems to have been left behind by a dead adventurer. Song Jian said excitedly, pointing ahead. The equipment left by an adventurer after death is usually preserved for a period of time. The higher the quality of the equipment, the longer its preserved. Gray and white equipment lasts for a maximum of three days. Green and blue equipment even longer. As for silver equipment, they are preserved even longer. Gold and above items, if not meeting special geographical conditions, would almost never corrode. Gold Quality equipment? Anna also became excited. Let me see if I can lure these monsters one by one. Song Jian jumped onto a big tree and controlled the five or six blood crows to fly towards the group of monsters from all directions. During usual control of the blood crows, Song Jian just had to issue them a simple command. No matter how many blood crows there were, Song Jian could control them. But now, Song Jian needed to use the vision of the blood crows. The difficulty had increased more than tenfold, even hundreds of times. Having six different images appearing in his brain at the same time, and having to divide his attention amongst them for an extended period, made Song Jian feel dizzy and weak. Faced with such a large group of monsters, the general practice was to use ranged attacks to lure a few, the fewer the better. Luring monsters was the most challenging test for players, even if a little biased, it would touch all the monsters, leading to the total annihilation of the party. Even some well-coordinated teams could not guarantee success every time. After observing for a while, Song Jian couldnt find any opportunity and finally determined bitterly. Song Jian controlled all the blood wolves and blood crows to surround these monsters from all directions. When the blood wolves and crows entered the alert range of the Puppet Beasts, the Puppet Beasts immediately became violent, their bodies enlarged and a red hue emerged on their surfaces. They roared and pounced on the blood wolves and crows. The Puppet Beasts were very powerful. Even though the number of blood wolves and crows was several times higher, the Puppet Beasts still had the upper hand. Just at the initial contact, seven or eight blood wolves were torn to shreds by the Puppet Beasts. Disappear! Song Jian gritted his teeth to bear the headache and issued a command. Immediately, the remaining blood wolves and crows ran in all directions. To the Puppet Beasts with no rationality, the smell of blood was the biggest stimulation, and they roared and chased after the blood crows and wolves. Song Jians figure immediately turned into a shadow, and a path of icy air appeared under his feet. He rushed towards the corpse guarded by the Puppet Beasts as fast as lightning. Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: Chapter 595: Magic Wand Chapter 595: Chapter 595: Magic Wand Upon reaching this skeleton, Song Jian didnt dare to hesitate. He grabbed onto a backpack emitting a dark gold glow, intending to pull it off, but suddenly felt a severe pain in his wrist. He looked down to see several green vines had wound themselves around his wrist. Song Jians heart sank. He hadnt expected that the plants growing on this skeleton would also attack strangers. He tugged hard several times, but with his current strength attribute surpassing sixty, he couldnt break away from the vines, which took him by surprise. One should know that with a strength attribute of sixty, he could even snap a piece of rebar, but these vines seemed even tougher than steel bars. Song Jian extended his left hands index finger and pointed at the vines. Swish~ A golden Sword Qi emitted from the tip of his finger, easily cutting off all the green vines entwined around his wrist. The severed vines appeared to have been frightened, squirming wildly and emitting a sharp screech from beneath the carcass. Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian broke free and fled. As soon as he left, he heard roars from the Puppet Beasts echoing from behind. The Puppet Beasts that had been pursuing the blood wolves and blood crows had actually given up their chase and started to return. That screech just now was summoning these Puppet Beasts! Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his brow, thinking to himself. The Invisible Sword Qi has upgraded, almost all sword techniques have improved because they consume Invisible Sword Qi, but the skill that improved the most is the Sword Finger. There is a stark difference between the Sword Finger with silver Sword Qi and the Sword Finger with golden Sword Qi. The latter, with a mere sweep, can cut in half the vines that were tougher than steel bars. Hearing the roars of the Puppet Beasts, Song Jian grabbed Anna with one hand and the dark gold glowing backpack with the other, then bolted into the distance. After he grabbed the backpack, he wanted to put it into his storage slot but was notified by the system that it couldnt be placed there. So, he had to keep holding it in his hand. After running a few hundred meters, the roars of the Puppet Beasts slowly faded. Song Jian wiped his sweat; it was fortunate that the Invisible Sword Qi upgraded. Had he been unable to break free from the vines, even a few seconds delay would have led to an attack from the Puppet Beasts. Even with his abilities, facing a dozen of Puppet Beasts equivalent to level thirty elite bosses, he would have ended up dying there, perhaps even triggering the Enemy of Death God effect. That was a close call! Anna had a look of relief on her face. She patted her chest, her gaze drifting towards the hand where Song Jian was holding the backpack. Hey, a golden-quality backpack! Song Jian lifted the backpack, excitedly announcing. Huh, there seems to be something inside Song Jian froze, opened the backpack and started searching inside. Song Jian soon pulled out a dark gold Magic Staff from the backpack. The staff, just over a foot long and exquisitely made, looked like a piece of art. At the top end of the staff, eight gems about the size of fingertips were embedded, guarding a fist-sized golden crystal. Even when the glow of the staff was turned off, faint rainbows still danced around it. As soon as the staff was brought out, Annas eyes lit up and she looked pleadingly at Song Jian. Its yours. Song Jian gave a slight smile, handing the staff to Anna. The staff had excellent attributes, perfectly suited for Anna. With this staff, Annas basic self-defense capabilities would be ensured. The Staff of Elunes Prayer, single-hand staff, Dark Gold tier, equipment level 35, ranged damage 268-321, speed 1.8, +5 to all abilities, +8 attack speed, +10 critical strike, all attributes increased by 10 points; Special Effect 1: Brutal Damage (Passive), automatically switch to the property that restrains the target during the locked target attack. If all the targets resistances are positive, it automatically switches to true damage; Special Effect 2: Life Drain (Passive), while dealing damage, 45% of the damage value is converted into self-sustain; Special Effect 3: Gaze of Elune (active), applies a mark on the target. After the mark is cast, the target receives 50% more damage, and healing received is increased by 100%, and critical strike chance is increased by 1. This skill lasts 10 seconds and can only be used once per hour; only once every three hours for Special Effect 4: Blessing of Elune (active), after casting, the user will be protected by Elune, reducing all damage taken by 98%, resistance increased by 100 points, immune to all negative states, movement speed increased by 150%, this effect lasts for 10 seconds. This staff is simply the best of the best, its attributes can even rival those of an epic staff. With this staff, Anna even has the capital to compete with close combat professionals. Unless she is targeted by a bunch of people, few could directly contend with her. Anna clutched the staff, a bright smile on her face as her gaze towards Song Jian softened even more. Song Jian didnt notice the soft look in Annas eyes, his attention was all on the backpack in his hand. After taking out the staff, the dark gold glow on the surface of the backpack began to slowly disappear. Apparently, the light wasnt emanating from the backpack but from the staff that had just been taken out. After taking out the staff, Song Jian pulled out a scroll made of fine sheepskin from the backpack. It was a letter. Research in the lab has been forcibly halted. They were too reckless; they dared to touch Gods realm, and thus suffered the consequences All experimental subjects have lost control. They we cant do anything anymore The energy has leaked out; everyone is starting to mutate. I can also feel my own body Oh my God, there really are creatures that can absorb such energy, it is becoming more powerful The lab base is too dangerous, I have to escape immediately. My body has started to mutate, and the speed of mutation is accelerating I escaped, but I am too weak now, I might die soon If someone sees this letter, I hope you can go to the lab and kill that creature. Otherwise, it will destroy everything, consume everything. No one can escape! Many places in this letter were smeared but from the context, Song Jian could guess roughly what it was about. After reading the letter, a task dialogue box suddenly appeared before him. System: You have received a Strange Letter. This item will trigger a task. Do you accept? Chapter 596 - Chapter 596: Chapter 596: The Airborne Pyramid Chapter 596: Chapter 596: The Airborne Pyramid Song Jian carefully studied this letter again. Although the task did not explicitly state what it was, Song Jian deduced from between the lines that this task was likely to enter the experimental lab base and kill the suddenly more powerful experimental subject. Annas target is the flower of the Bloodline Vine, and its information should also be obtained from this experimental lab base. Its a good opportunity to do this task at the same time. Song Jian thought secretly and immediately chose to accept it. Sure enough, this task was a Level 30 task. The goal was to kill the most powerful boss in the lab base, the Fallen Puppet Beast, Hisemanthi! Song Jian continued to rummage around but quickly withdrew his hand in disappointment; besides the magic staff in Annas hand and this letter, there was nothing else in the bag. Song Jian took another look at the bag in his hand. It was a special item, a fourteen-slot bag, which could be used to expand his bag bar. Song Jians equipment was gradually becoming more abundant. The previous postal bag and storage ring had been replaced by other equipment, and the bag bar was crowded. With this newly added fourteen-slot bag, Song Jian would no longer need to pick and drop some junk when he encounters good equipment in the future. Im taking the bag! Song Jian happily said to Anna. Okay! Anna obediently nodded. If it werent for the need to advance her profession, Anna would not have come to such a dangerous secret realm, and she didnt have many opportunities for adventure in the future. This bag is more useful in Song Jians hands. The two continued to move forward. Without the exploration of the blood crows and blood wolves, their journey became difficult again. The monsters in the Mysterious Garden disguised themselves as ordinary plants. Unless you enter their alert range, even the sharpest perceptions wont be able to discover them. Song Jian stumbled along the way, but after getting familiar with the attack patterns of the monsters in the secret realm, Song Jian became more and more relaxed. As soon as a monster was spotted, Song Jian would charge straight at it, fully utilizing his firepower. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword whirled about, the golden sword qi was rampant, and before the monsters could react effectively, they would be hacked into a pile of wood chips by Song Jian. With a mournful roar, a puppet beast with a piece of deadwood on its back fell to the ground with a thud. The moment it fell, its body shattered like rotten wood. Song Jian searched around the corpse and found two silver coins and a skill book. These two silver coins were not a currency and could not be traded. But they were valuable items. Selling a silver coin to the system shop could be exchanged for 500 Doomsday Coins. The skill book was a universal skill book that could be used by players of all professions. Skill Book: Agile Evasion. Skill Description: Passive skill, enhances the players ability to perceive and dodge attacks; Skill attributes: Gain an additional Intuition Evasion check +3, Perception check +1, passive parry chance increase by 10%; Usage limit: All professions. Although this skill book can be used by all professions, its obviously more suitable for melee professions. Anna gave it a glance and then gave up on this skill book. Song Jians attack was very fierce, not even inferior to some people with tier one combat power. But his defense attribute was average. When fighting monsters, he usually relied on footwork and rapid attacks to kill opponents to cover up this weakness. After acquiring this skill, Song Jians defense will have a significant improvement. After learning this skill, Song Jians Intuition Evasion and Perception improved substantially. A passive skill that adds permanent attributes is far more valuable than a piece of equipment. The two continued following the path while intermittently battling. After spending most of the day, they arrived at a small hill. When they climbed over the hill, Anna suddenly pointed forward in surprise and shouted, Song Jian, look over there, what is that? Song Jian looked up and saw a black pyramid hanging in the air about the size of a small hill. The pyramid was a hundred meters off the ground, and for some reason, it floated motionlessly as if it had no gravity. Song Jian always thought that, even before the apocalypse, the level of human development in the game world should be similar to that of the real world. But now, he realized how absurdly wrong he was. The ability to make such a massive pyramid float in the sky, this technology is not something humans in the real world could grasp. That should be the lab base, right? Song Jian exclaimed. This massive pyramid has obvious signs of human activity. Besides those mad humans who create so many monsters, Song Jian could not think about who else could build such a magnificent building in this secret realm. The two started walking towards the huge pyramid floating in mid-air. Anna kept staring at it all the way. Song Jian, this building seems to be more than just a lab base Anna suddenly said, It has obvious magical cannon muzzles and launch racks, its a military base with weaponry, even a large airship! How do you know so much? Song Jian asked in surprise. Similar weapons exist in the City of Sin, as for the rest, I read about them in some books in my family. Anna glanced at Song Jian, If this is truly a large airship, even one of these can form a considerable airship formation, which is a strategic weapon that could deter a country before the apocalypse. A large airship naturally couldnt form an airship formation by itself. The number of escort ships alone would be in the hundreds. This might indeed be an airship left by a certain country before the apocalypse Song Jian had a look of envy in his eyes. If he could have this floating black pyramid in the sky, then wouldnt he be unstoppable in this game world! Such a strategic weapon could contend with a superpower. The cities in the game, whether it be the City of Hymns or the City of Sin, simply could not compete with it. But this thought could only cross Song Jians mind. Not to mention getting control of this base. Even if Song Jian truly had control, moving it would not be attainable by one or two people. Thousands of professionals would be needed to make it work. Lets go, lets check it out over there. The clue to the Bloodline Vine should be in that base! Song Jian said with anticipation. Chapter 597 - Chapter 597: Chapter 597: The Man-Eating Flower Chapter 597: Chapter 597: The Man-Eating Flower Finally here, huh? Song Jian stood below the black pyramid, gazing upward; Upon getting closer, the enormity of this black pyramid was felt even more, like a small mountain, the pyramid eerily suspended in mid-air. This gripping sensation made ones heart palpitate. Song Jian, howhow do we climb this? Anna asked, her brows furrowed, staring anxiously at the looming shadow overhead. There must be a passage to get up there, lets look for it. Song Jian responded. Soon, both of them found a wrecked transportation aircraft nestled in a hollow; the engine on the left wing of the plane was severely destroyed, revealing a huge hole. The fuselage was filled with fractures, half of the cockpit was embedded in the hollow. After the crash, the aircraft caught fire, leaving burnt marks all over the plane. Luckily, the fire stopped, possibly due to rain or some other reason, preserving most of the aircraft intact. This appears to be a plane used to transport personnel and supplies to the base Song Jian said, pointing out the label which read Carrier 152 on the surface of the aircraft. What a pity that it is no longer operational, said Anna in disappointment. Let me see if I can find some useful things, said Song Jian before climbing into the wrecked aircraft. Not long after, Song Jian emerged with a small black metal box from the remains of the plane. This is a recognition device for the base. As long as we approach the base, it will automatically open the gate. Revealed Song Jian, holding up the metal box. But how are we going to get up there? Anna furrowed her brow. Ill go up first to check it out. You wait here. Just as Song Jian finished speaking, a pair of metal wings unfolded from his back, and with a flap, he soared towards the pyramid above. Soon, Song Jian reached the bottom of the pyramid. The base of it appeared to be made from a giant sheet of iron, not a single crack was visible. Even when he tried to feel for any joints with his hand, there was no trace of them. Song Jian hovered around the pyramid base, and when he reached the lower left-hand corner, a section of the base melted away like ice and snow, revealing a large hole. Song Jian perked up, flew towards the hole. Once Song Jian entered, the opening quickly restored itself, leaving no trace behind. Upon entering the base, Song Jian stood before a metallic hallway, a pair of steel wings slowly disappearing from his back. Embedded sidelights emitted a soft glow on either side of the corridor. It appeared that some basic facilities of the base were still operational, even without human control. Being unfamiliar with the base, Song Jian had no choice but to wander aimlessly. The structures within the base were all interconnected by corridors, much like a spiders web. Initially, Song Jian managed to draw some rudimentary maps, but as he ventured deeper into the base, it got overwhelming. The base was as vast as a medium-sized town. With Song Jian delving further into the base, it was evident that the bases defensive forces strengthened significantly. Puppet Beasts appeared one after the other in the corridor. The Puppet Beasts consisted of various races, but they all shared the same characteristics C vegetation covered their bodies, and their movements were controlled by these plants. The narrow metal corridor was rather convenient for Song Jian; most of these Puppet Beasts were at levels 26 to 29, and posed little threats to Song Jian. This only contributed to Song Jians battle experience. Even though he lacked a map, Song Jian could rely on his instincts and ventured deeper into the base. After an hour, he reached the heart of the base. It was much more chaotic here compared to the entrance, with corpses and bloodstains everywhere. The Puppet Beasts vanished, and in their place, towering man-eating flowers replaced them. Roots of these carnivorous plants had evolved into an existence resembling octopus tentacles, which moved freely across the ground. Tube-like bodies still grown with leaves, but at the top was a gigantic mouth, filled with double layers of sharp teeth. Long tongues stretched out from the mouths, swayed as they moved along. It was a rather disgusting sight. The levels of these carnivorous plants ranged from 28 to 29, with occasional ones at level 30. During attacks, they continually lashed at their victims with their tongues and when the victims Vitality Points dropped to a certain level, they would suddenly snap up the target. Upon seeing the slimy tongues of these carnivorous plants, an offensive odor drifted over. Song Jian looked sick and had no intention of going near these abhorrent creatures. His vertical eye at the center of the brow opened, sending out a silver column of light, which struck the nearest man-eating flower. With the dazzling light flaring, the man-eating flower let out a shrill cry and started moving towards the source of the silver light. Watching the Vitality Points of the man-eating flower drop drastically, Song Jian displayed a cold smile; with a powerful stomp on the ground, a sharp, fang-shaped energy cluster sprang forth towards the man-eating flower. The energy cluster exploded upon impact, reverberating loudly. For a moment, the nauseating odor in the corridor intensified. The attacked man-eating flower sprayed out pungent liquid from the wound, its Vitality Points plummeted drastically. Light Strike! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian stepped back leisurely, swinging the Invisible Sword Qi around casually as if it cost him nothing. The golden Sword Qi exploded, immersing the whole corridor in a golden hue. Man-eating flowers let out mournful cries, their volume gradually lowering over time. Unable to get near Song Jian, their Vitality Points hit zero, collapsing lifelessly onto the cold ground, leaving only a withered corpse. Song Jian sliced his way through, and soon, he spotted an open room filled with control panels and equipment. His eyes lit up immediately. This should be the central area of the base, perhaps the control center of the entire base! speculated Song Jian, heading towards the room ahead. Arriving at the entrance, Song Jian kicked the partially ajar door wide open, startling the man-eating flowers and Puppet Beasts in the room. Song Jian immediately summoned the Abyssal Phantom Clone and activated the Immortal Sword Body. He charged into the room and after about ten minutes, he had eliminated all the creatures, leaving traces of foul-smelling fluid from the man-eating flowers stained on him. After clearing the room, Song Jian proceeded to the largest control panel; Chapter 598 - Chapter 598: Chapter 598: Small Probability Explosion Chapter 598: Chapter 598: Small Probability Explosion The huge screen on the control console was now shattered in the bottom left corner, which seemed to have been caused by a stray bullet hitting the area. The cracks from the circular hole spread outward, with one of them even splitting the screen in two. There were three rows of buttons on the control panel, with several of them constantly emitting sparks. Most of the remaining buttons seemed to have lost their function, leaving only seven or eight still lit up, indicating they could be used normally. Song Jian carefully pressed one of the still-lit buttons, and after waiting for a while and not noticing any anomalies, he directly pressed all the remaining buttons one after another. Perhaps triggered by one of the buttons, the shattered screen suddenly started up. After a burst of static noise and snowflakes, an image of a middle-aged man wearing a white lab coat and glasses, with a thin figure appeared on the screen. He was sweating profusely and even had bloodstains on his white work clothes. Behind him, a huge creature over three meters tall, with grotesque lumps of muscle all over its body similar to tumors, bent down and squeezed into the laboratory. It grabbed a retreating researcher with one hand, let out a low growl, and tore the researcher apart with just its two hands. Blood and viscera were spilled all over the floor as the giant monster started eating the two pieces of the corpse in its hands; In the screen, the disheveled-looking middle-aged man frantically pressed buttons on the screen while shouting: This is the control room of the mysterious base. The experimental subject has gone out of control and is rampaging through the base. Many experimental specimens have been released by it. The vine of life has also escaped its confinement, and the base is in chaos To prevent the secrets of the base from being leaked, I have no choice but to activate the self-destruction device and release the Shafilin virus! The middle-aged mans face was pale, and he seemed completely unaware that the giant monster behind him was slowly approaching. Finally, he yelled, Himan, my son, I love you! Then screamed, Long live the empire! The giant monster appeared behind him and reached out with its large palm-like hand. With a slap, it crushed the mans head. The last image on the screen showed the giant monster continuously licking the blood and brain matter from the palm of its hand; Could the final boss mentioned in the mission, the Degenerate Puppet Beast, be that giant monster in the screen? Song Jian wondered. Moreover, the self-destruct device was activated by the man in the screen, but the base is still intact. I wonder if someone shut it down in the end or if the self-destruct device didnt activate at all? Song Jian carefully recalled every detail of the screen, trying to uncover some hidden secrets. Just then, a sudden burst of sparks erupted from the control console, and several buttons that had previously been extinguished flashed twice in quick succession. Then, the entire console went dark, completely damaged and unusable. Song Jian suddenly felt a slight vibration beneath his feet. Immediately, the metal bottom plate beside the console silently slid open to both sides. A rotten, foul-smelling stench rushed out, making him want to vomit; Turning his head, Song Jian saw a 30-degree downward slope appearing beside the console, appearing like a hidden passage leading to the control rooms lower level. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian walked along the sloped passage heading downwards; The space below was surprisingly large. As if sensing his arrival, a series of shrill, mad screams erupted from below. The chaotic, violent sounds intertwined, making peoples eardrums ache and causing a dizzying sensation. Below there should be the monsters captured as experimental subjects by the bases researchers. I didnt expect them to still be alive after all this time C no, thats not right. Their bodies must have all been invaded by the strange plants in this place, turning them all into Puppet Beasts. Song Jian speculated. Just as he reached the end of the passage, Song Jian saw two dark shadows pouncing towards him. Upon closer examination, they were actually two man-eating plants with flesh wings. However, these two man-eating plants had rather small body sizes, while the flesh wings on their backs were extremely large, appearing to be two to three times the size of their bodies. What kind of research is being done here that can create such disgusting monsters! Song Jian felt increasingly disgusted by this place. These two winged man-eating plants were not very strong, and Song Jian easily killed them without much effort. After killing them, there was a small probability of a drop; these two ordinary level 28 monsters actually dropped a golden-quality ring; Bloodied Man-Eating Flowers Claw, Ring, Golden Grade, Item Level 30, Equipment Effect: Intelligence +8, Constitution +7, Increases magic damage or healing effects by 50 points; Special Effect: Light Body Skill (active), once activated, it makes the wearer as light as a swallow, falling from a high place at a slower speed, avoiding any damage; the effect lasts for 8 seconds, and can only be cast once within 30 minutes; The attributes are average, but its still a golden-quality ring suitable for Annas use. Song Jian wiped the ring clean and stored it in his inventory. After killing these two monsters, Song Jians gaze fell on the cells here. The top layer of the cells was about five to six meters above the ground, covering an area the size of a soccer field. The dark metal grid walls separated the space into twenty or thirty independent compartments. Song Jian walked over to one of them and gripped the thick metal bars, exerting force on them. His face suddenly changed as there was no response to his grip on the metal bars. It should be noted that Song Jians strength attribute had already exceeded sixty points, which could be considered as extremely powerful, but it had no effect on these iron bars. How did those monsters escape such sturdy cells? Song Jian wondered as he continued walking along the central aisle between the cells. At this point, the cells were empty except for large areas of dried, dark brown stains. Song Jian reached the deepest cell without discovering anything. Just as Song Jian sighed and prepared to turn around and leave, he suddenly noticed that the strange letter stored in his inventory began to emit dazzling light. Song Jian took out the thin sheepskin letter and immediately felt a burning sensation coming from it. Instinctively, he let go of the letter. The letter actually floated in the air, and started burning slowly; A piercing, heart-wrenching cry echoed through the empty room; Chapter 599 - Chapter 599: Chapter 599: Rebellion Chapter 599: Chapter 599: Rebellion In the empty room, a sudden heart-rending cry rang out, startling Song Jian. Even with his strong psychological endurance, the abrupt wail made his heart pound. Fortunately, the cries slowly faded as the mysterious letter burned to ashes. Song Jian collected himself, noticing a strange smile appearing on the wall in front of him. It looked as if it had been drawn with the smoldering ashes. Song Jian was certain that before he took out the strange letter, there was nothing on the wall; Playing tricks! Song Jian gave a cold hum and summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He struck the wall fiercely. A golden Sword Qi flashed, making it feel like he was slashing at a mass of cotton, unable to channel his strength. Suddenly, the sound of shattered glass echoed in his ears. Just then, the wall unexpectedly caved in with a rumble, revealing a pitch-black hole. The black hole was completely dark; he could not make out what was inside; Just then, a chilling roar pierced through from the black hole. A pair of crimson eyes, like two lights in the darkness, shone onto Song Jian; Who are you? Another reckless adventurer? It is quite commendable that you managed to find this place a strange voice echoed in Song Jians ear. It sounded like two dry pieces of wood rubbing against each other. Who are you, and what are you doing here? Song Jian clenched his sword, his face full of vigilance. The red eyes in the darkness stared at Song Jian for a long time, finally letting out a sigh; Next, faint red light illuminated the surrounding area, revealing the rooms interior to Song Jian; It was a chamber of about twenty square meters with an empty surrounding, except for a stone platform rising waist-high in the center. A creature that appeared to be human was tied to it. This creature was almost identical to a human, except that its body was nearly naked, save for a piece of cloth around its waist; What surprised Song Jian was that the surface of this human-like creature was marked with patterns resembling tree bark. If not for its red glowing eyes, Song Jian would have thought it was a tree sculpture; Surprised, arent you? Do you think Im a monster? Its mouth curled into a mocking grin. The red eyes stared hard at Song Jian, What if I told you, I was once a human? Would you believe me? Have you been poisoned? Has your body mutated? Song Jian asked with a slight frown. Actually, I was a researcher on this floating base! The bound wooden man said helplessly: During the research, a sudden rebellion broke out in the base, most researchers were killed, and I was infected with the Shaferin virus, a virus that turns people into wood. If it had not been for the antidote, Id have long rotted into a pile of decaying timber. A rebellion? What rebellion? And what were you researching? Also, who are you? Since you were poisoned, why are you tied up here? Song Jian asked a series of questions, his brows furrowed. The base has been deserted for God knows how many years, and its incredible that some of the original researchers are still alive; You have too many questions. As for the rebellion, I dont know much. I guessed it was because there was a significant breakthrough in our research, which some people wanted for themselves, thus the rebellion ensued. As for me, you can call me Simon, just a humble researcher on this floating base! Our research, hahahaha. Do you want to know what we were researching? Simons wood-textured face broke into a crazy grin, laughing wildly: Our research is something everyone who is alive cares about; no matter their influence, or their wealth, once our research results are published, it will be a mad scramble. Our research is Simon stared at Song Jian and said clearly, Our research is on immortality! Immortality? A sarcastic smile appeared on Song Jians face, Are you implying eternal youth? Stupid mortal, you dare mock the great Simon seemed enraged by Song Jians facial expression, his voice suddenly booming. But quickly, he noticed something, gave a cold hum, and explained, Humph, you wouldnt understand. What do you think thousands of the empires most outstanding biologists were doing in this giant metal cage all year round, deprived of daylight? Do you think your intellect and knowledge can compare to those of the thousands of elite biologists of the great empire? Simons words made Song Jian fall into deep thought. Could it be that everything this strange fellow said is true? The original research of this floating base was to pursue immortality, not to produce Puppet Beasts and other war weapons? Song Jian had always thought that the bases research was for military purposes. He never expected that his conjecture was wrong from the start. Can you tell me more about your research, Simon? Song Jian asked curiously. Of course, its not a problem! A mysterious smile spread across Simons face, This should start when the empire discovered a peculiar plant. At the time, I was just a seventeen or eighteen-year-old greenhorn Simon began to recount the entire event to Song Jian. Initially, a massive empire discovered a plant full of life energy, the same Life Vine that Anna mentioned. The juice extracted from the Life Vine had a miraculous effect that could save the critically ill. Ingesting one drop of its essence could rejuvenate a person by at least twenty years; This discovery drove the empires nobles insane. They assembled all the biologists in the empire and brought them to this floating base to research this plant; During the study, they found that the Life Vine emitted energy fluctuations or radiation all the time. Any organism frequently exposed to this radiation environment would experience mutations; These mutations could be good or bad, but the unknown always sparked human curiosity. Some researchers gradually changed their research direction towards triggering evolution after discovering this characteristic of the Life Vine. This was the root cause of the many Puppet Beasts and other plant monsters in the replicas; Researchers of immortality and evolution began to diverge significantly. Ultimately, when no one could convince the other, a purging massacre was inevitable. Chapter 600 - Chapter 600: Chapter 600: Heisman Ti Chapter 600: Chapter 600: Heisman Ti And so, the last researcher activated the bases self-destruct mechanism and released the Sand Phili virus. For some unknown reason, the self-destruct mechanism was ineffective, and the Sand Phili virus filled the entire base instead sighs Himan, a complex expression on his face. All the researchers here, except for you, are dead? Song Jian asks in surprise while also feeling worried. He has already been inside the base for nearly two hours. If the Sand Phili virus is still present, he might have already been infected unknowingly. Yes, theyre all dead. Theres no cure for the Sand Phili virus. The so-called antidote can only suppress and alleviate the symptoms. Otherwise, I wouldnt have ended up like this Himan stretches out his hands, showing a bitter smile. Song Jians face immediately darkens. Himan seems to have guessed his thoughts and smiles lightly, saying: Dont worry. Sand Phili virus decomposes quickly. Not only does it dissolve in water, but it can only exist in the air for twenty-four hours. If the ventilation system is good, it should be completely decomposed in eight hours Song Jian breathes a sigh of relief. If he really was infected by the Sand Phili virus, he would have to use the passive skill Enemy of Death God once. Is there anything I can help you with? Song Jian glances at the chains that bind Himans limbs and asks. A smile emerges on Himans face. Hasnt he said so much just to let Song Jian ask this question voluntarily? Song Jians identity as a god-favored one was known to Himan the moment he opened the mysterious cave, but Song Jian still doesnt know who or what He is. Himan is unlike any creature Song Jian has encountered in the game. His attributes are all hidden, just like a player. This makes Himan the strangest creature Song Jian has met since entering the game, not quite a player, but possessing some basic rights of a player. After Song Jian asks the unique players task inquiry, a smirk sneakily appears on Himans dry face before he quickly covers it up. Himans gaze at Song Jian feels like that of a spider who sees its prey struggling on a spiders web. You are a god-favored one? I know there is an incredibly precious treasure for god-favored ones inside this base. It can greatly enhance your strength! After carefully observing Song Jian for a moment, Himan suddenly says: If you can rescue me from this prison, I can take you to acquire that treasure! System: You have received a branch missionBreak Free. The missions difficulty is unknown. Mission objective: Help the creature in front of you break free from its binds and regain its freedom. Warning: Due to the presence of other missions involving this creature on your person, accepting this mission will greatly increase the difficulty of the other missions. Please choose carefully. System: Do you accept this mission? Yes/No? Song Jian raises his head and smiles gently, and says, Before I accept this task, can you tell me how to get you out of here? The chains that bind you here must not be ordinary, right? Of course! These four chains and the entire secret chamber were made using the latest materials researched by the empiremeteorite alloy. Not only is it incredibly hard, but it also possesses the self-repairing ability of living organisms. Ordinary weapons couldnt possibly cut through it, Himan says with an excited smile. So, what should I do? If its so sturdy, Im afraid I wont be able to rescue you. If I accept and fail this mission, wont I also be punished? Song Jian shows an apparent hesitant expression. No, this mission is quite simple! Himan quickly says, You just need to go to Laboratory 6 in the base. Stored there is a corrosive solution extracted from plant bodies. You just need to bring it here, and itll corrode the four iron chains binding me. Song Jian nods and smiles, Laboratory 6, huh? Where is this Laboratory 6, and how do I get there? The floating base is too vastSong Jian hasnt even explored one-tenth of it. If Himan doesnt point him in the right direction, he probably wouldnt find Laboratory 6 after an entire day of searching. Seeing Song Jians calm face, Himan suddenly feels somethings off and says, You must accept the mission first; as soon as you do, I will provide you with a detailed map of the base. Song Jian doesnt say anything, continuing to stare intently at Himans woodgrain face. Finally, after a long pause, he sighs, saying, I initially thought your imprisonment for so long would have rendered your mind dull, but it seems I was wrong Himan suddenly realizes something is amiss and Song Jian moves at that moment. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand emits a golden Sword Qi, swiftly stabbing toward Himan on the stone platform. How dare you! Himans face fills with rage, and murderous intent is seen in his red eyes. Swish~ Himan opens his mouth, and a bloody tongue shoots out like a spear aimed at Song Jian. Song Jian swings his sword to slash, drawing an arc in the air with his long blade, chopping towards Himans long tongue. With a clang, the sword slashes the tongue, sounding like the clash of gold and steel. Sparks burst out, and a soybean-sized notch is cut into Himans tongue. Himan howls in pain, expressing shock in his eyes, as he had not expected Song Jians sword to be so sharp. Withdrawing his tongue, Himans mouth slowly oozes a dark red blood. Why, why? Himan yells angrily. Song Jian is the first living creature he has encountered in so many years that could enter the floating base. He had originally intended to deceive him into helping him break free but never thought he would see through Himans schemes. How did you know? Himans face becomes dreadfully dark, and he wonders when Song Jian started suspecting him. You have too many flaws! Song Jian shakes his head, speaking slowly, Firstly, the virus killed everybody in the base, but you survived. Your identity must not be that of an ordinary researcher, as you claim to be. Secondly, how did you, a person who has been imprisoned for so many years, even know about god-favored ones? Song Jian smiles coldly. Furthermore, its your eyes. Ive been observing your eyes since I first saw you Song Jians eyes sharpen like knives, staring at Himan, Your eyes are identical to those of the final recorded BOSS in the control room! You are not called Himan; you should be called Xisimante, shouldnt you? Song Jian questions. Chapter 601 - Chapter 601: Chapter 601: The Three Eagle Brothers Chapter 601: Chapter 601: The Three Eagle Brothers Xisumante! The corrupted Puppet Beast that Song Jian must kill for his mission! Roar! Ximan, nay, Xisumante, suddenly became enraged and let out a bellow towards Song Jian: Dont utter that name to me! With Xisumantes roar, his body expanded rapidly. He went from an original size of one and a half meters to a towering three meters in height in an instant. On his body surface, lumps appeared like nodules, clustered together layer after layer, which looked incredibly revolting. At this moment, his name and attributes appeared above his head. Just as Song Jian guessed, this was the final boss in the floating base, the Corrupted Puppet Beast, Xisumante. Thirteen thousand vitality points? Upon seeing Xisumantes attributes, Song Jians eyes betrayed a look of shock, and he involuntarily took a sharp intake of breath. Xisumante raised his arm high and fiercely hammered it down onto the ground. Boom~ An explosion, a wave of strong force, sprang up towards Song Jian. He, like a small stone, was flung far away, hitting the wall at the entrance hard with his back. In an instant, a severe pain erupted from his back, and a damage of more than five hundred points hovered above his head. An enemy with first-order combat power? This cant be! A look of disbelief surfaced on Song Jians face. This Mysterious Garden instance was only a level-thirty instance, not high enough to contain a monster with first-order combat power. At this moment, Song Jians gaze fell on the iron chains bound around Xisumantes limbs. As Xisumantes body rapidly expanded, the black chains binding its limbs did not change, causing the muscles near the iron chains to squeeze together, the chains deeply embedded into its flesh. Xisumante swung his arm madly, but couldnt break free from the chains. Looking at the continuously roaring Xisumante, Song Jian slowly retreated from the room. It was these very chains that deprived Xisumante of his original battle strength despite his first-order combat power. Even with the chains restraining it, killing Xisumante wouldnt be an easy task Song Jian glanced at the task bar, shook his head slightly, and thought silently. Xisumantes long tongue could reach three to four meters, and the attack that sent Song Jian flying had a range of seven to eight meters. If he were to fight Xisumante in that chamber, it would be impossible to dodge its attacks. With this in mind, if he wanted to kill Xisumante in the chamber through battle, the impact of the chains wouldnt be as significant. The best way to kill it would be to stand in a spot Xisumante could not reach and injure it from there. If it were a team of five, there would be long-range professions among them who could easily kill this boss. If I truly kill it this way, the quality of the items dropped by the boss will undoubtedly be considerably reduced. However, my main purpose here is to obtain the flower of the life vine for Anna, followed by completing the task of killing Xisumante. Losing the quality of the drops is acceptable. Song Jian thought privately. To safely kill Xisumante, Song Jian must attack it from a distance of ten meters. However, there were not many skills Song Jian had that could reach ten meters. Looking at Xisumantes large physique, one could tell that it was a boss specialized in health, with thirteen thousand vitality points. If the damage did not reach a certain degree, killing this boss would take a long time. Therefore, Song Jian planned to search other parts of the base first. If he could find the Life Vine, that would be great. If not, finding other powerful weapons to use against Xisumante would also be helpful. Just as Xisumante mentioned the corrosive solution, if Song Jian could find Laboratory Six and obtain this solution, then he could easily kill this boss by applying the solution to Xisumante. There were still many Puppet Beasts and plant monsters remaining in the base. These monsters levels were mostly between twenty-seven and thirty. Their strength was, of course, insignificant to Song Jian. If not for Anna waiting outside, Song Jian would not want to delay too long here. The efficiency of grinding levels here was at least three to four times faster than outside. Nevertheless, throughout his search, Song Jians combat experience escalated rapidly, almost reaching half of the required points. He was only two levels away from level thirty. After reaching level thirty, Song Jian could wear the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set. That was an epic-level set. After putting it on, Song Jians strength would undergo drastic changes. Then, even soloing Xisumante would be an easy task. During his exploration, Song Jian had encountered a few base storage rooms. Most of the things inside had corroded beyond use, but even so, Song Jian still found materials worth several thousand Doomsday Coins, so it was not a total loss. The most important thing was that, in a small lab, Song Jian had found an incomplete diary. This diary surprisingly contained a small section of the base map. Clearly, the owner of the diary had encountered the same problem as Song Jian when they first entered the base. In this broken map, Song Jian saw the specific locations of Lab Number One, Two, and Three, and most importantly, a strictly guarded major lab in the base was also marked. This should be the lab where the life vine is researched. Song Jian tapped on the central lab on the map and smiled. As Song Jian made his way towards the large lab in the center of the base, outside the instance, Ye Tong and the three Eagle brothers also arrived at the entrance of the instance. This should be the place, Eagle Yang muttered as he looked at the stone door at the entrance. Eagle Fei pulled out the Seed of Opening, saying, Lets go, elder brother. We dont have much time. We need to hurry. Eagle Yang nodded, glanced at Ye Tong, causing Ye Tong to feel a chill down his spine and stammer, You you arent planning to eliminate the witness, are you? Eagle Ji laughed out loud: Theres no advantage in killing you. Follow us closely once were inside. This is a level-thirty instance. Given your level, things could be quite dangerous. Ye Tong released a sigh of relief. The pressure from these three was too much. Surrounding them were five or six Tauren that stood still just like wooden stakes. They were members of the Blackhoof Tribe controlled by the three brothers. Eagle Fei stepped forward and placed the Seed of Opening into the lower alcove of the stone door. After waiting for a while, the door to the instance showed no sign of opening. The faces of the Eagle brothers changed dramatically as they shared glances. Elder brother, someone started the scenario task first. We have to wait for him to leave before opening the instance! Eagle Fei said with a worried look. Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: Chapter 602: Blood Sacrifice Chapter 602: Chapter 602: Blood Sacrifice In the game world, instances, also known as dungeons, were parallel spaces that players could enter. Inside the instances, players would only encounter their teammates and not run into other players. However, there existed a highly exceptional situation within the instances: when special mission events that could affect the games progress occurred, the involved instance would temporarily turn into a one-time-use instance. The instance would only revert to its former state once the special event was concluded. While carrying out a special plot mission, unrelated players and teams would be temporarily blocked from entering the instance. Annas need for a flower from the Life Vine was precisely such a special plot mission. At this point, Song Jian was unaware that he was participating in a storyline mission that drove the games progress. Only when Anna obtained a flower from the Life Vine, or when Song Jian failed to help Anna get the flower, would the Mysterious Garden instance return to its original state. Big brother, what do we do? Eagle Fly nervously asked Eagle Soar. We must be involved in this plot mission! Eagle Soar contemplated for a moment, a vicious determination on his face. He gritted his teeth and said, Perform the Blood Sacrifice to forcibly break open the gate! Eagle Fly and Eagle Swift trembled as the Blood Sacrifice was not a trivial undertaking. Failure was highly likely, and even if they succeeded, the damage inflicted on the trio would be severe. Each person would have to pay the price of losing three permanent attribute points. This plot mission is crucial, and if someone completes it before us, we will have to pay an even greater price! Eagle Soar gritted his teeth, for their trio was unwittingly part of a mission involving the games progress. However, their mission was different from Song Jians, and they were a day slower. Otherwise, it would have been Song Jian and Anna standing gloomily outside the gate. Understood, big brother! Eagle Swift nodded, controlling several minotaurs towards the entrance of the instance. Ye Tong stood dumbfounded nearby, not understanding a single word of what Eagle Soar and his brothers said. However, she could feel the intense sense of danger conveyed by the words Blood Sacrifice. In an instant, Ye Tong was filled with regret as she had wanted to follow them to benefit from their actions. Little did she expect to encounter such ruthless individuals. Even her strength was incomparable to theirs. If the trio were to harm her, she wouldnt stand a chance of resisting. Plup plup plup~ The minotaurs unhesitatingly slit their own throats, their blood spattering like arrows onto the stone gate outside the instance. Eagle Swift began chanting the incantation for the Blood Sacrifice. His voice resembled the fluttering wings of an insect. As he continued chanting, the blood from the minotaurs gushed outward as though from a fountain. Despite this, none of their faces showed any emotion, as if they couldnt feel their life force draining away. In just a few seconds, the blood from the minotaurs splattered outward, their imposing bodies withering at an alarming rate. Their dried wounds spurted blood once again. The sight before her terrified Ye Tong. She instinctively backed away, prioritizing her life over the allure of valuable in-game equipment. The unmistakeable sense of looming danger was rapidly closing in on her. Soon, the blood from the minotaurs bodies was completely exhausted. Their desiccated corpses fell to the ground and instantly turned to dust. The tightly shut stone gate at the entrance was now entirely covered in blood, an intricate web of bloody veins blanketing its surface. These blood veins writhed like living creatures, as if they were absorbing something. After finishing the incantation, Eagle Swifts face flushed an unnatural red. He turned to Ye Tong with a cold stare and said, We still require one players soul sacrifice Ye Tongs face twisted in terror as she screamed. With every acceleration skill activated she ran towards the valley, trying to flee for her life. Whoosh~ A pitch-black whip lashed out, entwining itself around Ye Tongs ankle and yanking her to the ground. The strike was swift and precise, as if meticulously planned. Eagle Soar slowly reeled Ye Tong back in, expressing his regret, We intended to bring you into the instance, but unluckily for you Ye Tong struggled desperately, crying out, Please spare me! Dont kill me! Please, dont kill me! The games progress has been disrupted. This was originally our chance, but someone beat us to it. You should blame the person who entered the instance first and carried out the plot mission, Eagle Fly coldly retorted, his gaze on Ye Tong as if looking at a corpse. The whip in Eagle Soars hand reached its end, and he grabbed Ye Tong by the collar, tossing her to Eagle Swift. Plup~ Eagle Swift flipped his right hand, brandishing a foot-long dagger that plunged into Ye Tongs heart with deadly precision. Ye Tong felt a sharp pain in her chest, her strength draining away as her body went limp. Look into my eyes! Eagle Swift grasped Ye Tongs throat, his low voice resonating in her ear. Ye Tongs convulsing body gradually calmed. Unfazed by the dagger embedded in her chest, she stared blankly into Eagle Swifts eyes. The sacrificial incantation sounded once again from Eagle Swifts mouth. Ye Tongs body suddenly ignited in a translucent flame, countless radiant specks of light bursting forth. They slowly drifted towards the stone gate, while her vitality points rapidly depleted, a series of damage numbers appearing above her head. The specks of light quickly melded into the gate and vanished. As they did, the gates surface erupted in dazzling brilliance, illuminating the entire valley. After several seconds, Ye Tongs body was no longer able to produce any more light specks, and her vitality points hit zero. She became a lifeless corpse. That should do it! Eagle Swift callously threw Ye Tongs corpse aside like a piece of trash. Boom boom boom~ The stone gate, glowing with a crimson hue, slowly creaked open, revealing a narrow passageway that could accommodate only one person at a time. Quickly, it will only be open for five seconds! Eagle Swift yelled, his figure dashing towards the center of the gate like a bolt of lightning. Eagle Soar and Eagle Fly swiftly followed, their forms disappearing into the gate just before it slammed shut with a thunderous crash. The valley became tranquil once more. However, outside the gate now lay several withered skeletons and the corpse of a female player. Chapter 603 - Chapter 603: Chapter 603: The Gate Chapter 603: Chapter 603: The Gate At this moment, Song Jian had no idea that several other players had entered the duplicate where he was. He made his way along the metallic corridor towards the deepest part of the floating base, quickly arriving at the largest laboratory marked in the discarded diary. This laboratory had no number, but the researchers in the base referred to it as Laboratory Zero. The floating base had been unused for a long time, many of the rooms entrances had lost their resistance. However, the laboratory in front of Song Jian had all its facilities intact. Even the two laser cannons at the laboratory entrance were still operational. Caught off guard, Song Jian was severely attacked twice, losing over 1,900 of his over 2,000 vitality points. He almost died, inducing cold sweat across his forehead and a wave of fear. Damn it, I assumed that all internal defenses in the base are defunct, disregarded this place toohow careless! Song Jian exclaimed. He sat at a curve in the metal passageway, taking out supplies and started to recover his vitality points. The diary did not lie; this must be the lab for studying the life vines, the most important place in the entire floating base. Otherwise, its defenses would not have been preserved this well! Song Jian reflected. These two laser cannons would indeed pose a threat to Song Jian if operated by someone, but currently, they could only act defensively and couldnt stop Song Jian at all. With a thought, a pitch-black figure appeared before Song Jian. It looked almost identical to him, even its equipment. Abyssal Phantom Clone! A phantom clone made using the Abyssal Power has seventy percent of Song Jians attributes and skill power and also inherited all equipment attributes; Swish, swish~ A white light suddenly appeared under the clones feet, and a chill emanated from its feet. Its body was also covered in a layer of grayCblack, appearing like a dark shadow. At the same time, Song Jian mirrored the actions of the phantom clone. Swish~ The clone rushed towards the laboratory door. The lightning-fast figure couldnt react in time, and the clone was directly transformed into a cluster of black fog, slowly dispersing, after being hit by the laser cannons. Song Jian had already reached his attack range at this point. The long sword in his hand was swung forward, sending a golden Sword Qi towards the left laser cannon; While the two laser cannons were turning their barrels to lock onto the returning Song Jian, the one on the left side was directly hit by the golden Sword Qi and exploded; Following the release of Light Strike, Song Jian immediately held his long sword horizontally to his chest. As he saw the right laser cannons muzzle flashing, he directly used the Sacred Parry skill; Whistle~ A dazzling laser shot towards Song Jian. His body shone with a golden glow as he instinctively parried; Bang! A loud boom; the rapidly advancing Song Jians body jerked to a stop as he felt a strong force from his sword, causing him to stumble backwards two steps before releasing this force; The laser which was originally shot towards Song Jian disappeared into thin air, but soon it reappeared in midair, retracing its path and directly destroying the right laser cannon; With both laser cannons destroyed, the entire passageway lit up with glaring red lights, and an alarm suddenly sounded; Alert, alert! A humanoid life-form has breached the laboratory! A humanoid life-form has breached the laboratory! An emotionless mechanical voice echoed throughout the passageway. The door to the laboratory, originally made of tempered glass, suddenly had two metal alloy doors descend over it from above and the left, blocking the entrance completely. Song Jian sneered, swinging his sword towards the metal alloy door; Ding~ A dull sound echoed as sparks scattered, leaving Song Jians arm numb. Looking at the metal alloy door, only a white sword mark remained on the surface. As he lightly brushed his hand across, the white mark disappeared, leaving only a shallow sword mark on the door. Song Jian was taken aback. What on earth was this material made of? His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword with the colorless Sword Qi had only left such a shallow mark? Thisthis material seems to be the same as the chains that bound the fallen puppet beast! Song Jian, touching the cold metal alloy door, showed a surprised look in his eyes. No wonder its so hard but thinking that such thing could stop me is rather naive! Song Jian laughed, continuing to hack at the alloy door; His newly gained Holy Swords passive talent was, when using a sword weapon, the damage increases over time, up to 100%. And during attacks, he could trigger the Indestructible effect. He could cut through anything in the world with a single blow; Thump, thump, thump, thump~ In the metallic corridor, a dull sound of hacking echoed. Song Jian kept hacking for over thirty times before finally triggering the Indestructible effect; Crack~ A slight noise sounded, and incredibly, the robust metal door cracked open, leaving a sixteen-inch gap through which one could see the other metal door inside. Damn it, my sword! Song Jian suddenly noticed that after triggering the Indestructible effect, although he managed to open a gap in the metal alloy door, the durability of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand dropped drastically by over thirty points. It wont last for more than two more rounds, rendering the sword useless. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Golden Demonslaying Sword were Song Jians most potent weapons. Even the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set didnt have any weapons. If he wore out the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword here, it would be too tragic for Song Jian; Moreover, judging by the metal alloy door, despite the over a foot-long gap made by hacking, if he wanted to destroy the entire gate, he would need to trigger the Indestructible effect, at least a dozen times. By then, even if the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was worn out, he still wouldnt be able to break open this gate, even if he were to wear out the Golden Demonslaying Sword. Also, dont forget, there are two metal alloy doors, after breaking one down, there is still another. If the door cannot be hacked open, but if it was the chain that bound the fallen puppet beast, it would probably be cut easily! Song Jian suddenly remembered the four black chains he had seen binding Hesmant. Song Jian, heartbroken, glanced at the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, his gaze wandering to both sides of the metal passageway. The door is made of special meteorite alloy, but I dont believe the entire laboratory is built from such alloy. Since I cant enter the door, its just the same if I enter from other places! Song Jian squinted, rushing toward a metal room on the side. Chapter 604 - Chapter 604: Chapter 604: Life Vines Chapter 604: Chapter 604: Life Vines Lab Zero is the largest of all the laboratories situated in the Floating Base. Despite being unoccupied for several decades, the internal support system continues to function seamlessly; In the center of Lab Zero, within a tens-of-square-meters glass chamber, is a two-meter-high vine. The vines trunk, roughly the width of a bucket, bears patterns reminiscent of snake scales. Innumerable branches sprawl from its main body, enveloping the entire glass chamber; Atop the vine, three flowers bloom, each the color of purple-red. Glowing subtly, their surfaces resemble the sheen on a ceramic glaze, appearing as fine pieces of art. The glass chambers intelligent system continues to regulate the temperature, humidity, and nutrient supply. Thus, even after the passage of decades, the plant thrives. Today, Lab Zeros peace is abruptly shattered. Out of nowhere, a sword tip emerges from a wall. Soon, an irritating scratching noise fills the air, quickly followed by a gaping hole breaking through the iron-forged wall; On sensing the damage to the structure, the emergency system in Lab Zero activates, bathing the lab in intermittent dark-red light while a high-pitched alarm blares out. Lab Zero, being the most important section of the Floating Base, is designed to be sealed off and surrounded by guards within ten seconds of the alarm going off. But presently, the alarm does nothing more than create noise. Song Jian breaks through the wall and steps into Lab Zero. The steel wall, over half a foot thick, crumbled like tofu before him. As soon as he steps into Lab Zero, a gender-neutral voice rings in his ear. Adventurer, you should not be here. Leave immediately, or you will suffer devastating consequences! Devastating consequences? Based on what? Song Jian sneers at the hostility, staring at the plant within the glass chamber, he retorts, Are you, a mere research subject caged within a glass chamber without any freedom, supposed to threaten me? Moreover Song Jian eyes the dwindling layer of nutrient feed at the bottom of the glass chamber, a smile spread wide across his face, Looks like your nutrient supply is running low. I wonder how long you can survive once its gone? A day? A week? Or a month? With the Floating Base on lockdown since the catastrophic disaster, the amount of nutrient feed left in Lab Zero, which lasted this long, has already exceeded Song Jians expectations. In fact, he had worried all along that the vine would wither and die from lack of attention. To his surprise, this vine has actually evolved consciousness, and can communicate with people through something similar to brainwaves; Human, state your purpose here. This lab is no cage for me. If I want to leave, no one can hold me back, announced the gender-neutral voice, calmly. I need one of your flowers! Song Jian cuts to the chase; Impossible. It takes me ten years to produce a single flower. The fact that Ive survived this long is entirely due to the energy I absorb from the flowers. Do you really believe this lab contains such an abundance? Anger resonates in the vines voice. You can grow flowers from yourself and then swallow them? Song Jians face mirrors his surprise. Is that so strange? Havent many of you humans committed acts of child exchange and subsequently consumed them? More importantly, this flower is merely an organ of my body, responded the indifferent vine. Well, if youre not willing to offer it, then Ill have no choice but to take it myself. Song Jian shrugs nonchalantly. How dare you! The vine instantly loses its cool. Within the glass chamber, the branches of the previously idle vine shudder, thrashing about like a horrifying tentacled monster; A mere level 30 elite Boss, I wonder who gave you the courage to talk to me in this way. Song Jian chuckles, shattering the glass chamber in the center of the lab with a single strike, and storms toward the vine; Smack, smack, smack~ Several dozens of vine tendrils lash out at Song Jian like a torrential downpour. Each vine is coated with hair-like fibers that deliver excruciating physical hits and toxic attacks to any organism they come in contact with. The vine secretes a bio-toxin, resulting in sustained vitality loss and, when stacked, the side effect of reducing attack and defense power, slowing attack speed, and increasing failure rate of ability usage; Unprepared parties of five face certain defeat against this vine Boss. However, the immunity to poison damage granted by Song Jians maximized Thick Skin talent renders the vine toxin ineffective; System: The vine uses the Whip skill to attack you, dealing 167 physical damage. In addition, you have been inflicted with Toxin Attack (Layer 1). Your talent and gear defense mitigated 123 physical damage, you ultimately sustained 44 physical damage. Thick Skin (MAX) negates the toxin damage; The vine has several dozen tendrils that can perform area of effect attacks. When dealing with a single target, toxin attacks can stack over ten folds instantly, preventing the inflicted party from escaping if struck even once; While Song Jians immunity negates the serious toxin damage, he still suffers over 400 vitality points in one attack. Even he wont be able to withstand multiple attacks from the vine; Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a call, Song Jians body emanates a dazzling golden light. Eight phantom long-swords orbit his body at a leisurely pace. At a thought, a pair of wings sparkle with a metallic sheen unfurled behind Song Jian. Resembling a conscious being, they flit back and forth to parry the raining vine attacks; The steel wings can automatically block damage below fifty points. After deploying the steel wings, Song Jians overall defense and resistance increase by 30%. Coupled with the Immortal Sword Bodys additional effects, each of the Vines attacks only manages to deal about thirty points of damage. Surprisingly, the Steel Wings negate every bit of it. Its fair to say that, at this point, the vine is unable to deal Song Jian any damage. Song Jian chuckles, leaps toward the main body of the vine. Hes at the pinnacle of his might. Even the Shadow Giant Dragon possessing a super first-tier combat power only provides a close match, let alone the vine that hasnt even reached a first-tier combat power! Swish, swish, swish~ Golden Sword Qi dances around him, causing the vine to unleash heartrending screams. Countless vines are sliced apart, filling Lab Zero with a strong scent of sweetness. Chapter 605 - Chapter 605: Chapter 605: Seed of Life Chapter 605: Chapter 605: Seed of Life The rich, sweet scent filled the entire Lab Zero. Song Jian, who had initially lost a quarter of his Vitality Points, actually felt invigorated upon smelling this fragrance, his Vitality Points gradually starting to recover. Although the recovery wasnt substantial each time, predominantly ranging around five to six points, to Song Jian, it was still an excellent healing effect. In actuality, when the Life Vine was injured, its body fluids would radiate into the air, providing a sustained recovery effect for Vitality Points to all who were exposed. Essentially, this was a method of compensating for the strong toxic damage inflicted by the Life Vine. As long as one could withstand the initial attack of the Life Vine and cause some damage to it, this recovery effect would subsequently manifest. Otherwise, dozens of vines attacking simultaneously can instantly stack multiple layers of toxin damage. No matter how formidable a warrior might be, they wouldnt be able to endure such onslaught, and healing would be utterly futile. If it was indeed the case, even though the Life Vine might not possess a first-order Combat Power, its actual damage would far exceed that, hence the need for this type of compensation. Yet, to Song Jian, who was entirely immune to toxin damage and unaffected by physical damage, the diffusion of the Life Vines body fluids wasnt a compensatory measure, it was a direct benefit to the enemy. Before long, Song Jians nearly 500 lost Vitality Points were fully recovered, while the Life Vines Vitality Points had been gravely decreased to less than a tenth. Spare me, spare my life. I, Ill give you a flower! A terrified voice of the Life Vine suddenly echoed in Song Jians mind. A cold sneer flickered across Song Jians mouth, paying no attention to the Life Vines pleas. The attack speed of his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword even increased, continuously slashing onto the main body of Life Vine, his golden Sword Qi easily piercing its defense, causing it to continuously spurge body fluid from every wound, equivalent to blood for the Life Vine. If you dont stop your attack, I will destroy the flower, and wont let you attain it! The Life Vine roared, and a purple-red flower on its crown quickly withered at visible speed; in an instance, it lost all its moisture, energy surged, and turned it into dust. Seeing the flower of the Life Vine destroyed, Song Jian paused, This BOSS is truly vicious, harsh on its adversaries and ruthless on itself. One must know, the flower was an organ of its body, and also its most critical means for perpetuating life. Song Jian reckoned that at most, it could blossom thrice and then gradually digest these flowers, conserve the energy, and then foster new flowers. For decades, the Life Vine had probably been surviving this way, along with the nourishing fluid stocked in Lab Zero, dragging on till now. If it was without a flower, this BOSS might not be able to prolong its own life. Yet, even so, facing Song Jians life-threatening assault, the Life Vine did not hesitate to destroy one of its flowers. In ten years, I can only foster three flowers. If theyre all destroyed, youd be unable to obtain a flower for at least the next ten years, the firm resolution in the voice of Life Vine surfaced in Song Jians mind. Looking at the remaining flowers, Song Jian hesitated; The flower was an item Anna needed for her job advancement, and also the primary reason for their visit to the Mysterious Garden. If the Life Vine indeed destroyed the flower then Song Jians epic-level mission chain would fail. Raising an eyebrow at the remaining Vitality Points of the Life Vine, Song Jian reluctantly agreed, nodding, Alright, as long as you give me a flower, Ill spare you! System: The Life Vine has issued you a task, Redemption of Life. Task content: Bring a seed of the Life Vine out of the Mysterious Garden and plant it in an environment suitable for its growth. Upon accepting the task, your relationship with Life Vine elevates to friendly, making it impossible for you two to harm each other. Task reward: Flower of Life Vine, quantity 1. Penalty for task failure: Permanent loss of 5 maximum attribute points. Plant the seed? Song Jian looked at the mission with a frown and sighed, Dont push your luck. How do I know that after obtaining the flower, you wont turn against me? The Life Vine replied, And I have already destroyed a flower. If I cannot purify everything into a Seed of Life and replant it, then my life will be coming to an end By suitable environment for your growth, what do you mean? Song Jian asked, considering the loss of five maximum attribute points seriously. It would be best to plant near a Spring of Life replied the Life Vine. Song Jian widened his eyes at the Life Vines reply which immediately added, If you cant find it, then any fertile land will suffice. I have four empty Spirit Fields in my Manor Castle where I can plant it, huh, lets see how youd threaten me under my domain, Song Jian muttered to himself and decided to accept the mission. Upon accepting the mission, the color atop the Life Vines head instantaneously changed to light green, and Song Jian could no longer attack it. Remember your promise! The voice of the Life Vine echoed in Song Jians ear as a puff of transparent flame emerged from its body and quickly began burning. Song Jian was taken aback as he prepared to depart when one of the remaining two flowers of the Life Vine voluntarily detached itself and drifted towards him, while the other remaining flower became even more vibrant, but soon began to shrivel slowly, revealing a seed the size of a fist at the center of the flower. Song Jian heard an ethereal, melancholy song in his ears that moved him towards tears. Before long, Life Vine burned to ashes, leaving behind a shiny Seed of Life. This Seed of Life bore an outer surface nearly identical to the texture of snakes scales and felt somewhat chill to the touch. System: Youve obtained the Seed of Life! Song Jian stashed the Seed of Life along with Life Vines flower into his storage tract. His primary objective had been accomplished. However, he still had a mission to kill the Fallen Puppet Beast. The mission did not provide any reward items but offered an enormous amount of battle experience. If Song Jian could complete it, his level would instantly rise by one. Song Jian was just about to turn around and leave when he suddenly saw a streak of Dark Gold from the ashes of the Life Vine. His heart leapt with joy, and he quickly stepped forward, sifting through the ashes. A weapon radiating a Dark Gold light appeared before Song Jian. Chapter 606 - Chapter 606: Chapter 606 Engineering Drawings Chapter 606: Chapter 606 Engineering Drawings Although Song Jian did not deliver the final blow to the Life Vine, in practice, the kill was credited to him. Therefore, when it died, the Life Vine also dropped an item. It was a green long sword, its blade shimmering with a glaze-like glow. It looked more like a work of art than a weapon. Verdant Crystal Wood Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 98-112, Poison Attack +3, Corrosion Damage +5, Life Recovery Speed +10%, Wood Attribute Damage +35, a certain chance to trigger double damage effect. Special Effect 1: Binding (Passive), this item absorbs the users blood for binding. Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), this item is growth-type equipment, initial level 1, gains combat experience to level up in battles, the higher the level, the stronger the property of the item, item level cannot surpass the users level. Equipment requirement: Level 1; Set: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No. Another set sword! Song Jians eyes showed a surprised look, without hesitation he cut his own wrist, and dripped blood onto the green sword. Like a sponge absorbing water, all the blood droplets on the sword were swallowed clean, without leaving a trace on the sword. After losing more than a thousand Vitality Points, the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword turned into a green light and merged into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With this, Song Jians damage had increased significantly. All three swords were growth-type weapons. As Song Jian leveled up through fighting monsters, they could automatically absorb combat experience. Aside from the just-obtained Verdant Crystal Wood Sword, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already reached level seven, and Golden Demonslaying Sword had upgraded to level four. Even with Song Jians regular attacks, he could deal three times the damage, totaling over three hundred points. Normal level 20 players only have just over a thousand Vitality Points. Even when considering damage reduction from defenses, Song Jian could severely injure opponents with just one encounter. With the use of skills, he could take out an opponent with one move. Just thinking about it felt brutal. Carefully examining it again, Song Jian found no other discoveries and walked out of Lab Zero, heading towards the other labs. Lab One, Lab Two, Lab Three Song Jian continued to search for supplies in the lab, finding three standard laser guns and some valuable materials needed for engineering studies. However, he still didnt have a good plan to kill the Corrupted Puppet Beast. If all else fails, Ill just have to brute force it to death! Song Jian thought to himself. The Corrupted Puppet Beast is formidable with a wide range of attacks. Its restrained from moving, but its strong attacks and first-order combat power make it challenging for Song Jian to fight against it. If he couldnt take advantage of its immobility, the battle would be no different from fighting with a first-order BOSS. If he did that, Song Jian would be at a great disadvantage. The BOSS might not be killed, but Song Jian himself might. The diary only recorded the locations of Lab Zero and six other labs. If he continued to search, time would be of the essence. When Song Jian searched to the fifth lab, he saw a blueprint emitting a pale white light on an experimental platform. Schematic: crude magic cannon, requires level 6 engineering to learn. Instruction: teaches you how to craft a crude magic cannon. Crude Magic Cannon, a defensive artillery, can only be constructed in a fixed location, it is immovable once built. Every 10 seconds it automatically generates a magic crystal shell, cannon range 500 meters, splash damage 680-980, with a certain chance to trigger a knockback effect. Crafting requirement: Rosan Wood (3), Magic Crystal Energy Core (2), Hardened Gold Fine Pipe (2), Mystic Steel Stabilizer (3). Upon seeing this blueprint, Song Jians eyes lit up. Wasnt this the perfect weapon for a long-range attack against the immobilized Corrupted Puppet Beast? Because of his profession, Song Jians damage would be weakened when using any weapon other than a sword. But this magic cannon isnt a weapon, its defensive artillery that should be built on city walls and is immovable once constructed. But for the immobile Corrupted Puppet Beast, this magic cannon is its nemesis. Engineering requires level six, and Im now only level five. However, the proficiency is high enough. If I fabricate these parts, Ill probably be able to level up to six. As for the materials, Ive already searched enough from the previous labs. A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Deciding to do it, Song Jian started to work. The lab was equipped with a testing table and tools. Before long, Song Jian had a pile of components glowing with white light in front of him. A white light flashed, and Song Jians engineering level increased to six. He immediately learned the crude magic cannon blueprint. Song Jian collected the components and quickly made his way to the vault where the Corrupted Puppet Beast was being held. Anna must be getting anxious waiting outside the base, I need to speed up! Song Jian thought. By this time, Anna had been waiting under the floating base for over two hours. Not knowing how Song Jian was doing, Anna was very anxious. Suddenly, she sensed three powerful life energies rushing towards her. Who is it? Anna was alert and quickly hid in the shadows behind a rock. Before long, the three Hawk Brothers headed straight for the floating base. Is it, is it a Gods Chosen? How is that possible, why would there be other Gods Chosen here? A look of surprise appeared on Annas face. Anna understood the rules of the secret realm better than anyone. She had never seen others being able to invade someone elses secret realm before. This is not a public secret realm, how could this happen Anna frowned. Big Brother, the item to open the floating base must be nearby, should we search for it? Hawk Fei looked at the looming floating base above their heads and asked. No need, the person who wanted to enter this secret realm must have already entered the floating base. We dont have time to waste. Hawk Yang looked solemn, took a palm-sized bomb from their package and handed it to Hawk Fei, Go, blow up an entrance. Hawk Fei nodded, took the bomb, and with a thought, a pair of bat-like wings appeared on his back, and he soared into the sky. Bang! A loud explosion sounded, thick smoke billowing out. The entire floating base slightly shook, and a hole with a diameter of over three meters appeared on the floating base. Soon, a rope fell from the hole. Hawk Yang and Hawk Ji both used both hands alternately to climb up the rope and quickly disappeared into the hole. Chapter 607 - Chapter 607: Chapter 607: Task Completed Chapter 607: Chapter 607: Task Completed The moment the Eagle Brothers entered the levitating base, Song Jian had already arrived at the entrance of the secret chamber where the Corrupted Puppet Beast, Hismenti, was imprisoned. Even with all of the components, assembling a Rudimentary Magic Cannon would take a long time. Upon sensing Song Jians arrival at the door once again, the dark secret chamber echoed with the crazed roars of Hismenti. It seemed to foresee its own doom and began to violently struggle. You will not succeed, you will not succeed, I will kill you, kill you! Hismentis voice pierced Song Jians ears, causing a sharp, painful sensation, as if a giant hammer was violently pounding away in his mind; This made the already slow construction process even slower. Damn it, whats the use of your stalling? Do you think anyone will come to your rescue? I have wiped out all the monsters nearby. There wont be anyone to save you. Why cant you just die quietly? Song Jian thought to himself. Seeing the progress bar crawling forward at a slow pace, Song Jian became slightly restless. This was because his Engineering level was too low. It barely met the requirements to build a Magic Cannon, resulting in an extremely slow manufacturing process with a decent chance of failure. Song Jian had enough materials to build three Magic Cannons as a backup plan in case of failure, but it seemed it wouldnt be necessary to use the materials designated for the other two. After dozens of minutes, the progress bar was two-thirds complete. Just then, Song Jian felt a tremor beneath his feet, and the entire levitating base seemed to sway slightly. His heart pounded suddenly with apprehension. What happened? Why is there vibration? Panic filled Song Jians eyes. The whole floating base was as big as a town. The only cause for such a shake could be a seismic event; Could it be that there is a problem with the levitating system of the base, and the whole base is about to collapse? Song Jian wondered. At this moment, he was not aware of the presence of other players in the instance. He could only speculate that there was an issue with the levitating system. Fortunately, the shaking wasnt severe and didnt affect the construction of the Magic Cannon; After a few more minutes, the construction progress bar finally reached the end, and a Magic Cannon consisting of a base + barrel appeared before Song Jian. The Magic Cannon was indeed very rudimentary, taller than half a persons height with four steel claws reaching out from the base to grip the ground firmly. A barrel about thirty centimeters in diameter extended outwards, aiming at the entrance of the secret chamber; At the back of the barrel, an oval ammunition depot started charging. A shot every ten seconds was extremely slow in comparison to other weapons, but it wasnt too slow for a defensive cannon; Just as the depots charging reached its peak, a dazzling white light suddenly flashed from the pitch-black barrel; An intense white light, solidified yet scorching, burst out from the barrel. The massive recoil caused the Magic Cannon to let out a sonorous roar, like the howling of a wild beast. A violent vigor shot out from the Magic Cannon, taking Song Jian by surprise and causing him to step back three to four steps before steadying himself. Then, a painful wail from Hismenti echoed from the chamber. In the pitch-black chamber, a ball of white light exploded. It seemed to have encountered a severe invisible resistance, spraying out a blazing light and vigorously shooting inwards; Boom~ A loud rumbling erupted, and the ball of light shattered, scattering in all directions. However, right at the center of the explosion, a damage number exceeding five hundred floated above Hismentis head; Five hundred points of damage, it will take more than twenty cannons to kill it! Song Jian frowned. The power of the Magic Cannon was massive. If a normal player was shot, it could potentially deal over eight hundred points of damage which would instantly push them into critical condition. But when the shot hit Hismenti, it only dealt a little over five hundred points of damage, proving that the defense of this BOSS was not as weak as Song Jian had assumed; Ten seconds later, another dazzling ball of white light shot into the chamber. After a rumbling noise, Hismenti let out a bestial shriek, struggling more violently. The chain that bound it clanged but no matter how it struggled, it couldnt break free from the lock chain made of meteoric metal. Song Jian waited patiently. With each blast, the durability of the Magic Cannon began to decrease slowly. With continued use, every shot decreased the Cannons durability by one or two points. After killing Hismenti, this Magic Cannon would likely be on the verge of destruction. However, its mission was to kill Hismenti. As long as it could kill the BOSS, its mission would be accomplished. Even if it didnt break down, Song Jian would destroy it. Time slowly ticked by, and Hismentis roar grew weaker until it could no longer struggle and roar, like a giant mountain of flesh, it lay on the ground motionless. If not for the faint movement of its body, anyone would have mistaken it for a corpse. Hismentis lumpy tumors were mostly shattered, its body flowing with stinky pus and blood. Large patches of charred marks littered its body, emitting white smoke. The mixture of the smell of charred flesh and stinky pus and blood filled the chamber with a nauseating stench; Job done! Song Jian clapped his hands, a smile appearing on his face. The fact that he was able to kill a first-grade BOSS without any danger brought him immense satisfaction. However, it was clear that using this kind of sneaky method to kill Hismenti might complete the quest, but the quality of Hismentis drop would greatly decrease. If he could get a blue-quality equipment, it would mean that Song Jian was incredibly lucky. Boom! With the final strike, Hismentis massive body was blown into pieces. It was as if a blood rain descended in the whole chamber, and the stench of blood suffused the room; Song Jian glanced at his task bar. The quest triggered by a weird letter was completed. As Song Jian clicked to receive his quest reward, a beam of light shot out from his body, boosting his level to 29; Song Jian gave a slight smile and added the newly gained skill point to Earth Teeth Assault; This was the first active attack skill he gained after entering the game. It had been at level 2 with maxed experience for a while but lacked the skill points to upgrade it; When Earth Teeth Assault upgraded to level three, it directly reached max level, unable to be further upgraded. Its attributes had undergone a dramatic change. Song Jian frowned, stared at the description of Earth Teeth Assaults attributes, and numerous thoughts raced through his mind. Chapter 608 - Chapter 608: Chapter 608: Siege Chapter 608: Chapter 608: Siege Earth Teeth Assault (Active), Level 3 (MAX), Skill Effect: Launch a tooth-shaped attack on the target in front, dealing 90-110 damage and reducing the targets movement speed by 40%. Attack Range: 13 meters, Cooldown: 10 seconds, Skill Consumption: 15 Vitality Points. After the upgrade of Earth Teeth Assault, the damage and attack range were both increased. That wasnt much, but the reduce targets movement speed by 40% effect was new. Moreover, most importantly, Earth Teeth Assault at level 3 had already reached max level, and couldnt be further upgraded, which made Song Jian somewhat puzzled. He knew that his talent ability Thick Skin had been upgraded to level 10 before reaching max, and he had several skills that had been upgraded past level 3 without showing MAX and being unable to upgrade further. When Song Jians gaze landed on Earth Teeth Assault, a prompt suddenly appeared behind the skill: Please select a skill to fuse with. This was a prompt that appeared after all skills reached max level. When Thick Skin was upgraded to max, a similar prompt appeared, but at that time, Song Jian only had this one skill upgraded to the max level; he couldnt fuse even if he wanted to. Song Jian tried to fuse Earth Teeth Assault with Thick Skin. Soon, a furnace-like illusion appeared before his eyes, with two empty slots in it. Song Jian dragged the two skills into the slots, and a Fusion symbol appeared on the illusory furnace. System: Skills C Earth Teeth Assault and Thick Skin are starting to fuse. Confirm? Yes/No System: Detection shows that the success rate of these two skills fusing is 0.12%, the failure rate is 98.72%, and the mutation rate is 1.98%; If the fusion is successful, the two skills will become a new skill with the characteristics of both skills; If the fusion fails, both skills will be permanently removed; If the fusion mutates, the two skills will become one, and the new skills power and effects are unknown. What?! A success rate of only 0.12%? Song Jian was startled and quickly chose to cancel the fusion. If the Earth Teeth Assault skill disappeared upon failure, so be it, but if his talent skill Thick Skin disappeared, Song Jian would cry! Losing Thick Skin would reduce his strength by at least 30%, making him unable to resist some skills with special effects. After he canceled the fusion, Song Jian stepped towards the secret chamber. Even if the item drop from the Fallen Puppet Beast was greatly reduced, it was still an elite level Boss with first-order Combat Power, and Song Jian didnt want to leave its dropped items lying there for nothing. After taking just two steps, Song Jians face drastically changed. In front of him appeared an invisible but solid barrier that blocked his path; even the hard metal ground began to emit a stench of liquid and mud, like a swamp, with disgusting bubbles rising constantly. Numerous emaciated, fleshless arms emerged from the ground, groping and grabbing at everything, making it difficult to move. System: You are under the attack of player Swift Eagle, and youll have the right to fair defense for the next 30 minutes. Killing him wont increase your evil points; System: Upon detection, player Swift Eagle is a red-named player; killing him can earn a large number of justice points. Song Jian took a deep breath. He could feel two powerful forces condensing rapidly at the end of the passage. Both forces had different attributes but shared a common feature C long charging times and astonishing power when unleashed. The goal was to kill him in one hit, leaving him no chance to counter. Turning around, Song Jian saw three burly men standing at the end of the passage. One of them held a Bone Wand, muttering incantations. The top of the Bone Wand was inlaid with a palm-sized skull, which was emitting a rich green light. The skill trapping Song Jian had a mysterious connection to it. The other two were also preparing their moves. One raised an oversized hunting bow more than two meters long, and a metal arrow more than one meter long was gathering crimson flame energy, which was full of explosive power and felt ready to explode at any moment. The other man held both hands above his head with a painful and twisted expression. In front of him was a bizarre Magic Array emitting a dark purple light. Song Jian narrowed his eyes; it was a Summoning Array, and the man was summoning evil creatures to assist in battle. From the Magic Array, he could sense the strong aura of Abyssal Power. Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a soft cry from Song Jian, a dazzling golden light burst from his body. Eight long sword illusions circled his body, slowly rotating. As he stomped his foot, the emaciated arms clutching his ankle were torn apart. Song Jians figure transformed into a mass of black mist, charging towards the three enemies. At level 7, the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body increased magic resistance by 60%, immunity determination to negative effects by +9, and coupled with the level 10 talent skill Thick Skin C which raised resistance by 50% and provided immunity to taunts, slow, charm, corpse poison, paralysis, and other adverse effects C the binding effect of the Yn Hn J Mi Array was almost completely nullified for Song Jian. How can this be A shocked look appeared on Swift Eagles face as he controlled the Yn Hn J Mi Array. The opponent could actually break free from the arrays restraints and move freely? No one whom Swift Eagle had encountered since learning this skill could break free from the Yn Hn J Mi Arrays binding; even level 30 elite level Bosses were limited by the array, having their duration shortened at most. No Boss had ever broken free, let alone other players. As long as a player was trapped in the array, they could only await death. This was also the reason the other two could boldly charge their long-duration skills. But as they hesitated whether to abandon the skills they had charged, Swift Eagle controlled the Yn Hn J Mi Array and yelled: Dont be afraid! Even if he is immune to the binding effect, he wont be able to break through the arrays defense in a short time! The other two looked at each other and decided to trust their teammate instead of canceling their skill. At that moment, a brilliant golden light burst through the Yn Hn J Mi Array, and a crisp sound like shattering glass rang in the three mens ears. Swift Eagle spat out blood, collapsing weakly to the ground with a look of horror in his eyes. Stammering, he muttered: How how could this be? The Yn Hn J Mi Array, with a defense rating of 2800 points he destroyed it in one hit? Chapter 609 - Chapter 609: Chapter 609: No Other Choice Chapter 609: Chapter 609: No Other Choice Eagle Yang watched as Song Jian broke through the Soul Destruction Array, grit his teeth, and released the longbow he had been charging, a long metal arrow covered in magic patterns. The arrow whistled sharply and shot towards Song Jian. The whole arrow exuded dazzling white light, like a meteor, dragging a long, hot tail, leaving an afterimage that could not dissipate for several seconds in the air. Thud~ Eagle Yang spouted a mouthful of blood. He released the skill when it had only been charged two-thirds of the way, and therefore naturally suffered some backlash. But his condition was much better than Eagle Speeds; he merely coughed up blood and the backlash damage was negligible. Despite sustaining backlash damage, a shadowy smile spread across Eagle Yangs face. Comet fall! Even if its only charged two-thirds, you cant withstand this arrow~ Eagle Yangs mouth curled upward as he looked expectantly at Song Jian. This shot was equivalent to a long-range heavy sniper rifle, consuming more than half of Eagle Yangs Spirit Points. It was originally intended to be fully charged over a period of fifteen seconds. However, despite being released in just ten seconds, the shot dealt a whopping damage exceeding one thousand points. On the other side, Eagle Fly was shrouded with black mist. His eyes were bloodshot and a bizarre symbol appeared on his forehead. In front of him, towering black flames soared upwards. A black crack split open at the center of the magic array, from which a beastly roar emanated. A claw covered in purple-black scales extended from the crack, gripping the edge of the magic array as it struggled to free itself. Upon breaking the Soul Destruction Array, Song Jian was neither surprised nor alarmed at the damage he had caused. Instead, with a forward momentum, he charged towards the three men. Having made only two strides forward, Song Jian suddenly felt a tightness over his skin, as a chill rose up from his tailbone, reaching the back of his head in an instant. Song Jian felt as though a fierce beast was pouncing on him. Its fangs were already touching his forehead. The breath of death was bearing down on him. A brilliant white arrow, trailing a lengthy tail as if a comet, rushed towards Song Jian at an incredible speed, leaving a long hollow image in the air. Sacred Parry! Song Jian instinctively swung the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward. He immediately felt a tremendous impact against it which sent a numbing sensation up his arm and made the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tremble violently. Song Jian himself was thrown backward. Bang! As Song Jian skidded along the metal wall, he crashed into the floor. Half of his body was numb and he had no idea when the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had slipped from his palm and embedded diagonally into the wall of the adjacent metal passage. Song Jian coughed up a mouthful of blood. At that moment, his whole body emitted golden light, with countless tiny particles falling from him and dissipating in the air. Eagle Yang, mouth agape, watched as Song Jian managed to get up, using one hand to support his entire body on the ground while the other hung limply at his side. His eyes, like those of a wolf, stared fiercely at Eagle Fly, and a trace of crazed laughter appeared on his face. Song Jian could now estimate the opponents power level based on the feeling he had from using Sacred Parry. He knew that the damage from Eagle Yangs last move was at least over a thousand points. He stared ahead intently, wanting to see whether Eagle Yang could withstand his attack. A brilliant white long arrow suddenly appeared out of thin air from mid-air. About to launch itself at Eagle Yang, it replayed the entire scenario when Eagle Yang stored his attack. Rebound damage, can it even rebound a long-range attack? How is this possible Eagle Yangs face was filled with fear. He couldnt believe one day he would bear the brunt of his own most powerful hit. No! Eagle Yang let out a horrified roar, a desperate look in his eyes. At that moment, he suddenly noticed Eagle Speed, limp on the ground in front of him. An insidious look flashed across his eyes and with a swift kick, he sent Eagle Speed hurtling towards the incoming arrow. Big brother, you Eagle Flys eyes displayed surprise and his hand, which was summoning the abyss demon, trembled unconsciously. Eagle Yang didnt reply and stared ahead, his face pale. Eagle Speed was currently in a state of skill backlash, his body weak and all attributes reduced by 70%. His vitality points were less than one-third of the original. Under such conditions, not to mention taking a hit from Eagle Yangs full-strength assault, he wouldnt be able to withstand even a normal attack. Boom~ An explosive noise echoed as Eagle Speed was blasted to pieces. A look of disbelief crossed Eagle Yangs face. He can actually rebound skill damage Eagle Yang shouted involuntarily. From the time he entered the game up until now, Eagle Yang had never seen anyone who could fully rebound an opponents attack back onto them. It was beyond his imagination. So it wasnt an illusion Eagle Yang lowered his head, looking at Eagle Speeds mutilated corpse, a feeling of fear welling up in his heart as he wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. At that moment, a demon of the abyss, its body ablaze with grey flames, wriggled its way out of the magic array before Eagle Fly. The Abyss watches you! The demon of the abyss, standing nearly three meters tall, with two legs, winged back, and a fearsome face stood in the middle of the magic summoning array, roaring towards the sky. After summoning the abyss demon, Eagle Fly backed a few steps, standing on one side of the metal passage. Intentionally or not, he created a distance between himself and Eagle Yang. Kill him, and you will receive a reward in return! Eagle Fly coldly stated. The Abyss Demon turned back to look at Eagle Fly, a greedy smile spread across its ghastly face as it growled, The soul of this man is not considered as part of the reward! Third brother, cooperate with this Abyss Demon to kill this guy as soon as possible! Eagle Yang glanced at Eagle Fly and whispered. Big brother, having summoned this Abyss Demon, Ive exhausted all my Spirit Points and only have less than half of my Vitality Points left. Im out of strength to continue the fight. Eagle Fly glanced at Eagle Yang, his expression cold, and wariness flickered in his eyes. Third brother, I had no choice earlier Eagle Yangs face was horribly gloomy. I know, big brother. Eagle Fly had quietly closed all his attributes by then. In fact, he had not exhausted all his Spirit Points. He still had at least one-third remaining, and he had more than eighty percent of Vitality Points left. But the motions Eagle Yang made earlier deeply chilled his heart, making him wary and cautious of his older brother. Alright then, third brother, take a rest at the back. Me and this Abyss Demon are enough to kill him. Afterwards, we will share the mission reward equally! Eagle Yang turned back, a strong intent to kill flashing in his eyes. Chapter 610 - Chapter 610: Chapter 610: Betrayal and Unfaithfulness Chapter 610: Chapter 610: Betrayal and Unfaithfulness Feel the wrath of the Abyss, and die! The demonic creature of the Abyss roared and charged at Song Jian. Even though the demon had no weapons, its burning fist was more terrifying than any weapon. Song Jians momentum suddenly faltered as he helplessly had no choice but to block with his sword. The Abyss demons long-awaited right fist, burning with gray flames, had a touch of dark blackness at the edge of the gray flame, making it look like a giant fist outside of a flaming boxing glove. When it was still about five or six meters away from Song Jian, the demons right fist swung violently. The intense pressure made it difficult for Song Jian to breathe, as if he were in a hurricane. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided fiercely with the Abyss demons right fist. Feeling the powerful force, Song Jians sword was deflected. Immediately after, the flaming fist struck Song Jians chest with a heavy blow; The demons power attribute its actually stronger than mine? Song Jians eyes revealed a look of surprise. The punch was extremely powerful. Although it did not cause a crushing effect, the damage to Song Jian was significant. A burnt fist mark appeared on his chest, his body was thrown three or four meters away, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, his chest experiencing severe pain. Crack~ A few faint sounds of cracked bones were heard, as the chest of Song Jian collapsed inward; Life Recovery Surgery! Song Jian waved his left hand, a beam of white light fell from the sky, blending into his chest. His slightly cracked bones began to heal quickly; Broken Wing Dance! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian became more cautious. The power of the Abyss demon was far more powerful than that of a level 30 elite BOSS, even if it didnt reach the combat power of tier one. What was even more terrifying was that at this moment, Yng Yng had put away his longbow and was holding a wolf-tooth-like dagger in his left hand and a short sword in his right hand. Both weapons emitted a silvery-gray light. A silver set of weapons? Song Jian revealed a look of surprise. He never expected that Yng Yng would be able to obtain a complete silver set of weapons. It seemed that in the game, he wasnt the only one with good luck. Phantom Clone! Song Jians thoughts moved, and a dark shadow condensed in front of him, quickly transformed into his likeness, wielding his sword at Yng Yng; Just as the Phantom Clone appeared, the Abyss demon hesitated for a moment. The high-raised fist stopped, its eyes stared at the phantom clone, showing an expression of bewilderment. Song Jian was taken aback, and then seemed to think of something, letting out a cold smile. A black flame suddenly rose from the surface of his body and enveloped him completely; Next, the black Level 4 Magic Flame, Abyss Raging Flame, continued to change, eventually forming a fierce-looking set of armor that clung to his body. At this moment, Song Jians body emanated a strong Abyssal Power, looking more like an Abyssal creature than the Abyss demon itself; No, it cannot be; how could you? The giant Abyss demon, facing Song Jian, actually displayed a look of fear, retreating step by step, as if Song Jian was more terrifying than itself; Seeing this scene, not only Yng Yng, but even Yng Fi, who was preparing to strike from a distance, had a look of terror in their eyes;` How how could this be? The demon from the Abyss is afraid? Yng Fi felt that the thought itself was absurd. The demon from the Abyss was the most powerful being among the creatures he could summon from other dimensions in battle. As soon as he could summon the demon, he could sit back and watch the fight; No one could match the demon from the Abyss, no one! But today, the performance of the Abyss demon had overturned his previous understanding, making him feel a chill quietly rising from his spine. Cold sweat was beginning to form on his forehead; Its impossible, impossible for him to be this strong, its just breaking the game balance Yng Fi murmured to himself, his body instinctively retreating slowly. He suddenly had the urge to turn around and run; Song Jian, clad in black Abyssal Demon Armor, wielded his sword and lunged at the demon. In fact, his Abyssal Demon Armor was not a piece of equipment, but similar to an effect that enhanced his abilities; But the naturally thick demonic aura in his magical armor seemed to have an extremely powerful deterrent effect on the Abyss demon; For now, Song Jian waved his long sword, slashing it continuously upon the demons body, but the demon desperately used both hands to block, not daring to launch a counterattack against Song Jian. Its mouth continuously wailed; My lord, my lord, I meant no offense, please spare me~; The suppression between Abyss creatures of different levels was clear. The demon of the Abyss saw Song Jian as an Abyss aristocrat, believing that only an aristocrat could control such a high-level Abyssal Fire; Song Jian halted and pointed his sword at Yng Yng and Yng Fi, shouting, If you want me to spare you, kill these two for me!; The Abyss demons face showed a look of relief as it spoke solemnly, As you command, my lord!; Yng Fis face suddenly turned pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood. His aura withered, and the demon severed the connection between them, turning to strike Yng Yng with one fist; What are you trying to do! Yng Yngs face showed an angry expression. raising his silver set of weapons, he actually blocked the demons heavy punch. Although the force of the punch pushed him back two or three meters, he didnt suffer any damage; Yng Yngs performance took Song Jian by surprise. Apparently, Yng Yngs power had far exceeded his expectations; Youve hidden very deeply, Song Jian murmured to himself; Luckily, the Abyss demon, fearing the magic flames on Song Jians body, had betrayed him and attacked. If Yng Yng were allowed to join the battle and launch a surprise attack, such a secretly powerful opponent could cause fatal damage to Song Jian when the demon joined forces; Damn it, how could this happen! Yng Yngs face turned dark, his originally well-planned ambush turned into a disaster. He had already sensed the failure of his plot; Third brother, quickly banish it back to the Abyssal Land Yng Yng shouted without looking back; The Abyss demon was summoned by Yng Fi and he surely had the ability to send it back; Third brother, Third brother? Yng Yng called out several times and found there was no response. Turning around to see, there was no one behind him. He was extremely shocked and couldnt believe it.; Yng Fi, you treacherous traitor! I will not let you go! Yng Yng furiously roared with rage; Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: Chapter 611: Interrogation Chapter 611: Chapter 611: Interrogation At this moment, Eagle Flights face was flushed with an abnormal tint of red. Grasping his chest with his right hand, he staggered toward the floating base exit. The moment the Abyss Demon severed its connection with him, Eagle Flight had immediately decided to flee. Without the Abyss Demon, even if both he and Eagle Soar worked in unity, they could never kill Song Jian, let alone now when they were disillusioned with each other. Their defeat was only a matter of time. What a pity. I cant believe the storyline chapter has failed like this. Im not willing to accept it! Eagle Flight coughed, spitting out bloody froth, filled with resentment. But even if the mission failed, it was better than losing his life. Though he might have the ability to banish the Abyss Demon back to the Abyssal Land, it would consume his last remaining bit of mental strength. This was not something Eagle Flight could possibly accept. Big brother, since you were ruthless, dont blame me for being unjust. By doing this now, Ive also avenged our second brother, Eagle Flight thought as he was escaping. Meanwhile, Eagle Soar was on the losing end against the Abyss Demon. At this point, his hair was dishevelled and his body was awash with burn marks. A faint trace of Abyssal energy lingered around his wound, hindering the healing of his vitality. Song Jian, fight me one on one if you dare, fight me one on one! Eagle Soar was yelling furiously, his eyes bloodshot. The Abyss Demon let out a gruesome laugh, with a whoosh of his right fist he swung it upwards and landed a hit on Eagle Soars abdomen. The punch took all the strength the Abyss Demon could muster, causing Eagle Soars eyes to bulge out. A massive force propelled him upwards, sending him airborne. The Abyss Demon roared loudly; its robust arms, their muscles as tense as steel, emitted an explosive power. Dark green veins, slithering like tiny snakes, ran across its muscular arms. Its huge hands tightly gripped Eagle Soars neck, hanging him up high as if executing him. The strength in the demons hands made Eagle Soar feel suffocated. The sense of oxygen deprivation darkened his vision. His body writhed like a fish gasping for air, while his neck emitted cracking sounds. Heh heh, this is what you get for offending His Highness! The Abyss Demon revealed a hideous grin, roaring loudly. In its eyes, the crueler its torture on Eagle Soar, the more delighted His Highness behind it would be. This Abyss Demons strength was probably at the lowest level in the Abyssal Land. Otherwise, Eagle Flight would not have been able to summon it. However, even the weakest existence in the Abyssal Land is a terrifying being that ordinary players cannot resist. Eagle Soars vision was growing darker. He was on the verge of death, but in his mind, he kept calculating the time the Abyss Demon could remain in this plane. It was important to note that extradimensional creatures like the Abyss Demon, once they lose their connection with their summoner, would be repelled by the current dimension. This repulsion would grow over time, and no creature, no matter how strong, could resist the force of an entire world. Ultimately, it would be driven back to its original dimension. Eagle Soar did not know if the Abyss Demon had forgotten or deliberately failed to remind Song Jian of this. Perhaps at this moment, it, too, was waiting to be forced back to its own dimension by the force of the world. At this critical juncture in the struggle for his life, Eagle Soar knew he lacked the strength, and after trying in vain to break free from the Abyss Demons grip, he turned his attention to Song Jian. Alright, finish him off quickly and dont forget, one of them has already escaped. You shouldnt let him get away! Song Jian said coldly. Song Jians indifferent tone sent chills down Eagle Soars spine as he struggled desperately, pleading, Wait, wait a second, I.. I have valuable information, extremely valuable information Hmph, dont you know villains die from talking too much? Song Jian sneered. You think I would give you a chance? You dont you want to know how we infiltrated your instance dungeon? Eagle Soar choked, his face flushed red. The giant hands of the Abyss Demon on his neck felt like an iron clamp, making it very difficult for him to breathe, let alone beg for mercy. Something stirred in Song Jians heart, he was indeed curious about how the Eagle triplets had managed to break into the instance dungeon. Such a disruptive ability made him extremely cautious. Let him go! Song Jian looked up and ordered the Abyss Demon. As you command, master! The Abyss Demon responded to Song Jian, releasing its grip, and Eagle Soar fell to the ground like a dead weight. Cough, cough~ Eagle Soar was a miserable sight, kneeling on the ground, propped up on his hands, coughing incessantly, panting heavily. Speak, how did you infiltrate my instance dungeon? Song Jian stared at Eagle Soar and asked indifferently. Youre youre doing a storyline chapter too, right? Eagle Soar raised his head, a sycophantic smile on his face. Indeed, Song Jian nodded in confirmation. Actually, we too were doing a storyline chapter Eagle Soar drawled, casting a glance at the Abyss Demon and noticed its form was becoming more transparent, as if shrouded in a thin layer of fog. A subtle smile flickered on the edges of Eagle Soars mouth. He incessantly panted laboriously, clutching his throat. He seemed in great pain and his words were broken and hard to understand. We, cough, cough, we paid a hefty price to create an array. Eagle Soar explained the workings of the Blood Sacrifice Array to Song Jian. It was through this method that we, cough, cough, managed to infiltrate your instance progress. Song Jian nodded, understanding that this kind of method was unconventional and came at a steep price. Furthermore, mastering the Blood Sacrifice Array was particularly challenging. Since Eagle Rapid, the one who knew this array, was already dead, there probably wouldnt be another opportunity to infiltrate someone elses instance dungeon in the future. You just said that you guys also received a storyline chapter? A light flashed in Song Jians mind, prompting him to ask suddenly. Yes, our our storyline chapter was was to release a prisoner held captive here, named Hismenti! Eagle Soar glanced at Song Jian and whispered. Hismenti? Song Jian paused, then his face lit up with a smile: So when you guys encountered me, it was also the moment when your mission failed, right? Yes, but after the mission failed, we received a new one to kill you and a NPC.If we kill you and a NPC named Anna Katerina, our storyline chapter would be considered complete, Eagle Soar declared. Anna? Song Jian squinted his eyes, his heart sinking. Just then, the Abyss Demon let out a heart-wrenching roar, its silhouette gradually turning illusory, eventually dissipating into the air like fog. Chapter 612 - Chapter 612: Chapter 612: Hidden Card Chapter 612: Chapter 612: Hidden Card Seeing the Abyss demon disappear, a strange smile appeared on Ying Yangs face. Its not a creature of our plane, once it loses its connection with the summoner, it will be rejected by the world power. Even if the summoner does not banish them, they will be expelled from this plane by the world power over time! As Ying Yang spoke, he slowly stood up, a jade-green light shimmering around him. His vitality points, originally reduced to less than half, soared back up; Now, you can no longer command the Abyss demon, and your damage reflection skill, I suspect, is still in cooldown, isnt it? With both hands at his waist, his silver suit weapon shone brightly in his hands. Song Jian paused, then broke into laughter, Do you think I cant defeat you without the Abyss demon? Why dont we test that? With twin blades in hand, Ying Yang advanced, his daggers and sword shimmering as he hacked at Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword blazed, radiating a dazzling golden Sword Qi. As for the suit weapon, Song Jian also held one in his hand. Although it wasnt a complete set, the quality and quantity of his outweighed Ying Yangs silver-grey suit weapon. Twin Blade Execution! Ying Yang cried out, his weapons exploding in a silver-grey aura more than a foot long, rushing straight for the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Boom! With a loud crash, the two weapons collided violently, gold and silver-gray light bursting forth. An intense force spread outward, causing Ying Yang to grunt, feeling a powerful surge and losing his balance, he staggered a few steps backwards. Before he could regain his balance, Song Jians second attack was already hacking towards him. Ying Yangs face changed drastically, no longer daring to meet him head on and resorting to dodging instead. Before the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword hit down, it made an arc in mid-air and swept upwards at Ying Yang, who had no choice but to dodge again. The sword brush past the tip of his nose, and a drop of blood slowly seeped from it. Before he could react, a surge of force appeared out of nowhere under his feet, propelling him into the air. Ying Yang lost control of his body. Aerial state! Ying Yang felt a sinking feeling, as most of the skills that could induce negative effects in the game were precious and rare. He possessed only a single skill that could inflict the crippled effect and was well aware of the value of such abilities. I cant let this continue! Ying Yang thought while in his aerial state, his defense dropped by 100%, and the critical hit rate would increase exponentially. In such a situation, allowing Song Jian to continue his assault would leave Ying Yang without any retaliatory force. Even now, Ying Yang didnt want to abandon his storyline mission. Being able to participate in a storyline mission was considered extremely lucky, even if it was dangerous, the rewards would also be extraordinary. Previously, when Song Jian reflected Ying Yangs Comet Strike back at him, it raised Song Jians threat level a few notches. But now it seemed that he had underestimated his opponent. With a flash of white light, the hovering Ying Yang suddenly disappeared. When he reappeared, he was at the end of the metal corridor, tens of meters away from Song Jian. Song Jian, you forced me into this! Ying Yang gritted his teeth, pulling a white crystal from his pack. The moment it appeared, the temperature in the entire metal corridor dropped instantly, even Ying Yang himself was covered with a thin layer of frost. Ying Yang did not dare to hold onto the white crystal for long. As soon as he took it out, he bit his finger, letting his blood drip onto the crystal before flinging it violently towards Song Jians direction. Craaack~ In mid-air, the white crystal began to fracture, much like a spider web. Then, it smashed hard onto the ground, shattering into tiny fragments. A handful of cold spring water appeared out of thin air on the metallic floor. It looked like a phantom, but Song Jian could sense the clear vital energy surging within it. In no time, a two-meter-tall Water Elemental Elf formed from the cold spring water. The Water Elemental appeared as a middle-aged man from the waist up, while the bottom half was a rolling mass of water. Both arms bore silver arm rings adorned with intricate magic patterns. As soon as the Water Elemental appeared, it stretched its hand into the spring, took out a semi-transparent ice sword, and unleashed a high-pitched roar at Song Jian. A level 30 elite boss? Song Jians eyes narrowed, his eyes fixed on the tall Water Elemental. A cold smile played around his lips. From his point of view, as long as there was no existence with a first-level battle power involved in the fight, the outcome was simply the same for him. Looking at the Water Elemental before him, Ying Yangs eyes revealed a sense of distress. This was previously obtained from a hidden task, a last resort hed been saving. He never expected he would have to use it today. As long as I can kill him and find that NPC named Anna to complete this storyline mission, even if I waste a summoning crystal, the rewards will be more than enough to compensate, thought Ying Yang. Song Jian, go to hell, Ying Yang growled and charged towards Song Jian. Meanwhile, the Water Elemental swung its sword, unleashing an icy Sword Qi towards Song Jian, causing frost everywhere its path. Song Jian conjured two Flame Elementals, both of which were only at the level 30 normal monster strength and much smaller compared to the Water Elemental. Without hesitating, the Flame Elementals flung their balls of Flame straight into the icy Sword Qi. Boom! The two opposing elements collided inside the metal corridor, creating a violent blast. The shockwave hit the metal walls, causing them to cave in on both sides. Song Jian tightened his grip on his long sword and charged towards Ying Yang. Clang~ The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword clashed with Ying Yangs twin blades, sending out a shower of sparks. Ying Yangs strength was inferior, and as such, he couldnt face Song Jian squarely. The moment their weapons contacted, Ying Yang rolled to the side, his left-hand dagger akin to the teeth of a wild beast, aiming at an odd angle towards Song Jians ribs. Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: Chapter 613: Killing Chapter 613: Chapter 613: Killing Eagle Yang glanced at the two fire elementals opposite him, feeling a sink in his heart. Initially, he thought that with the assistance of the water elemental elf, defeating or even killing Song Jian would not be a problem. However, unexpectedly, the other party had summoned two fire elemental elves as well. Although the two fire elemental elves were no match for the water elemental elf in terms of grading or strength, they were suppressed by the water elemental elf as soon as they appeared. Their defeat was only a matter of time. However, even so, it wouldnt be a problem for the two fire elementals to hold down water elemental elf for a while. In this time, Song Jian would have enough time to kill him. I should have let the water elemental elf cover my retreat earlier, Eagle Yang thought with regret. The water elemental elfs attacks had a high probability of triggering a slowing effect. If Eagle Yang had wanted to flee before, he might have been able to escape, but he was too greedy and wanted to complete the plot mission. Kill! Song Jians cold gaze fixed on Eagle Yang, as if he was looking at a corpse, making Eagle Yang shudder. Broken Wing Dance! The golden Sword Qi burst out, and Eagle Yangs face changed drastically. His left hands dagger had not yet been withdrawn, but his right hands short sword was pressed against his chest by the longsword. Eagle Yang did not dare to take it head-on. He knew that Song Jians move had a forced floating effect, so he retreated continuously, desperately swinging his dagger and short sword to protect his chest. However, Song Jians damage was too high. Despite Eagle Yangs desperate defense, his head was continuously showing three-digit damage scores. Clang, clang, clang, ~ Their weapons collided continuously, and within the blink of an eye, they had exchanged more than a dozen moves. With each collision, Eagle Yang had to step back to unload the force, defending desperately without the power to fight back. Bang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword struck the short sword again, and Eagle Yangs body arched backward involuntarily. Song Jian seized the opportunity to kick him in the abdomen, sending him flying out and slamming hard against the metal wall at the bend of the corridor. Before Eagle Yang could even stand up, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was already coming down on his head. His face twisted in a ferocious expression, and he let out a roar before throwing his short sword at Song Jian and turning around to run away. Clang~ The longsword swiped sideways, sending the short sword flying. Song Jians face showed a cold smile as he watched Eagle Yang staggering away. Earth Teeth Assault! He stomped his right foot on the ground, and a sharp-toothed air mass flew towards Eagle Yangs retreating figure. Upon hearing the sharp whistling behind him, Eagle Yangs heart sank. He desperately rolled and dodged to the side. But unexpectedly, the Earth Teeth Assault abruptly curved and struck him directly. A searing, tearing pain enveloped his entire body, causing him to let out a painful howl. Just as Eagle Yang struggled to stand up and continue running, he suddenly felt his foot being tripped and fell to the ground. Only then did he realize that his speed had become slower. When he looked at his status bar, he found a debuff Movement speed reduced by 40% hanging on him. Hehe actually mastered two skills that inflict debuffs! Desperation was visible in Eagle Yangs eyes, but he still tried to crawl forward with all his might. Dont kill me, dont kill me! Eagle Yang screamed in terror, seeming to be on the verge of madness. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian strode forward and swung his sword lightly in the air. Suddenly, three transparent sword shadows appeared, one large and two small, flying towards Eagle Yang. Puff, puff, puff~ Three transparent sword shadows struck Ying Yang, who seemed oblivious and still struggled to stand up, staggering to run outside. However, his running speed was now slower than that of an ordinary person walking. A second or two after he was struck by the three transparent sword shadows, Ying Yang suddenly let out a beast-like roar, clutching his head and falling to the ground, rolling continuously. It was then that three pale blue damage numbers floated above his head; Spiritual Sword Control Technique was a sword technique that directly attacked the opponents mind and soul, making it difficult to defend against. Its attack method was extremely strange. Sometimes, the victim didnt even know when they had been hit; Song Jian dashed forward a few meters, raising the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword high, the dazzling golden Sword Qi as thick as burning flames. Light Strike! The dazzling Sword Qi filled the entire metal corridor, as scorching as flames, enveloping Ying Yang entirely. Boom! The golden Sword Qi exploded, and the staggering Ying Yang was blasted away sharply, then heavily fell to the ground. Song Jian took a step forward, raising the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand and chopping down at Ying Yang, who was covered in blood and wounds. Dont! Ying Yangs dagger had already been lost somewhere, revealing a begging expression in his despairing eyes. He weakly raised his right hand as if to resist Song Jians next strike. Thump~ Song Jian hesitated for a moment before changing his chop to a thrust, stabbing his sword into Ying Yangs throat. A jet of blood spurted out, and Ying Yang made a hissing sound from his throat. His neck turned, and his eyes lost their luster. After killing Ying Yang, Song Jian immediately turned around. At this point, only one of the two Fire Elemental Elves was left, and the remaining one had been driven back into a corner by the Water Elemental Elf. The Water Elemental Elf continuously slashed its ice sword at the Fire Elemental Elf, a burning shield appearing on the surface of the Fire Elemental Elfs body as it struggled to resist. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jians figure turned into a cloud of black mist and pounced on the Water Elemental Elf. Such one-time consumption summons had powerful monsters, which were overwhelming to ordinary players. The only limitation was the summoning time. Ordinary players encountering such creatures always retreated and waited for the summoning time to end, thereby eliminating the danger. However, Song Jian chose a different approach, wielding his sword and standing up against the Water Elemental Elf, treating it like a BOSS; Boom, boom, boom~ The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the ice sword collided with each other. Each collision had a high probability of triggering freezing, slowing, or decelerating effects. However, the words Immune and Dodge kept floating above Song Jians head, showing that he didnt care about the Water Elemental Elfs attacks. The battle lasted for more than ten minutes. The Water Elemental Elfs Vitality Points were down to less than a third, while Song Jian still maintained 80% of his Vitality Points; If this continued, the Water Elemental Elf would be slain by Song Jian. However, at this moment, the Water Elemental Elfs summoning time ended. From bottom to top, the Water Elemental Elf was directly frozen, turning into an ice sculpture; Bang! With a crisp, shattering sound, the ice sculpture exploded, turning into countless crystal shards that sprayed all over the place; Song Jian glanced at the messy corridor, shook his head, and turned to walk towards the chamber where the Puppet Beast was imprisoned. Chapter 614 - Chapter 614: Chapter 614: Professional Advancement Chapter 614: Chapter 614: Professional Advancement The secret chamber imprisoning the fallen Puppet Beast was drenched in blood, with a thick layer of blood covering the ground. On the stone platform, four powerless iron chains that had lost their captive hung down, and in the center was a blood-red bead; Song Jian stepped forward, picking up this blood-red bead and taking a closer look, only to find that it was another augmentation equipment; Puppet Armor (Blue), external augmentation equipment, installation location: skin; equipment effect: This item can merge with the user, enhancing the users physical condition; after integration, Physique +5, Strength +3; special effect: Covers the bodys surface with a layer of blood and flesh armor, increasing overall defense by 80%, Vitality Points +200, Vitality Points recovery speed increased by 40%, this effect lasts for 5 minutes, and can only be used once within 6 hours; item description: This item contains the evil remnant soul of the fallen Puppet Beast, Hesmanth, once merged with the user, the evil soul of Hesmanth may corrupt the users soul, with a chance of turning the user into an Abyss creature! When Song Jian saw the items attribute description, he couldnt help but reveal a delighted smile on his face. This attribute could be fully comparable to a silver quality equipment. However, when he saw the items description, his face immediately darkened; No wonder its only a blue-quality equipment. Without Hesmanths evil soul, Im afraid this equipment would be at least silver-grade! Song Jian thought to himself with a touch of regret. Regardless of silver quality, gold quality, epic quality, or even legendary quality, with such major side effects, Song Jian would never consider using this item. After the new version, players can change their profession to an Abyss profession, or even directly change to an Abyss attribute. If I encounter such a player, I might be able to sell this thing for a good price. Song Jian held the red Blood Bead, pondering in his heart. Putting the item in his inventory, Song Jian strode towards the outside of the floating base; By the time he arrived at the nearest passage to the bases foundation, he realized that a large hole had been blown open below the floating base. Those three people must have entered from here, Song Jian thought to himself. At that time, the entire floating base shook, and Song Jian had thought it was due to a problem with the floating system, not suspecting that it was these three guys who had blasted an entrance; With the Wings of Steel unfolded, Song Jian flew down; At this moment, he was worried for Anna, unsure if she had encountered the fleeing player. Although Anna was an epic profession, she didnt have many offensive skills. If she really encountered the escapee, Eagle Fly, she would likely be caught in a few encounters; Fortunately, when Song Jian came down from the floating base, he saw Anna emerging from behind a rock and cheering, running towards him; Song Jians heart was instantly relieved. He quickly held Anna and asked, Anna, did you see anyone coming out of the floating base? I did, Anna nodded, Just now, three people blew open the floating base, but about ten minutes ago, only one person ran out from inside. He looked like he was being chased by something behind him and appeared rather disheveled. Song Jian nodded, took out the flower of the Life Vine from his inventory, and handed it to Anna, saying, This is the flower of the Life Vine. Annas face lit up with joy as she reached out to take it, gratefully saying to Song Jian, Song Jian, Im really, really grateful to you. System: You have completed the fourth part of the Epic-Level mission, gaining Annas gratitude. Your intimacy with Anna has increased to worship! System: You may attempt to recruit Anna Katerina as your Follower; since you already have one Follower, you will need to pay the price of a permanent decrease in your highest attribute point if you wish to recruit Anna Katerina as a Follower; System: After detection, the game character Anna Katerina is an important figure related to the games story and progress, and players cannot recruit her as a Follower; System: Epic-Level mission, The Birth of Queen Katerina complete, your mission rewards will be issued once you return to the City of Sin! A series of drip drip drip system notification sounds filled Song Jians ears, with a waterfall of information displayed in his info bar. First, Song Jians relationship with Anna leveled up to worship, which meant that Anna fully trusted Song Jian, likely considering him as her closest person, which met the players recruitment conditions; Since Song Jian had previously recruited a Knight of Dawn, Ya, as his Follower, although Ya was tricked away by the female Priest, his Followers quota still occupied; If Song Jian wanted to recruit a second Follower, he would need to pay the price of a permanent loss of one highest attribute point. Now, Song Jians highest attribute point was in Strength, followed by Agility. If he could really recruit Anna as his Follower, Song Jian wouldnt be stingy with his attribute points. After all, Anna was an Epic-level profession, a Life Priest, and also possessed the Resurrection Skill, which was a divine skill for the current players. Spending an attribute point to have her as a Follower was definitely worth it for Song Jian; However, the subsequent system notice quickly extinguished Song Jians eager thoughts to recruit, as Anna was involved in the games story direction. He knew this, but he didnt expect her status to be so important that even recruiting her as a Follower was outright denied by the game. Whats more important was that the mystery of this chain of missions Song Jian had been doing was finally revealed; Song Jian looked at Anna in astonishment, finding it hard to believe that the slightly dazed and clumsy girl in front of him would grow up to be a queen. Looking at Annas dazed face, Song Jian pointed at the flower in her hand and said, You should need a quiet illusion to advance, so why not do it in this instance? I think this is the quietest and safest place now. Where else could be safer than an instance? Song Jian didnt believe that another group of people would break in. The chances of such a continuous invasion were slim, almost negligible. In addition, dont forget that Song Jian was no pushover. If they happened to fight, Song Jians current damage could be on par with that of a First Order Combat Power expert. Then.. then wait for me. It might.. it might take some time! After glancing at Song Jian, Anna carefully held the flower and walked over to a rock and sat down; With her eyes closed, Anna began chanting a ballad. Song Jian was stunned, realizing that the ballad Anna was chanting was exactly the same as the one sung by the Life Vine when it was ending its life and condensing the Seed of Life. Soon, the purple-red flower in Annas hand slowly glowed, and the petals began to disintegrate one by one, turning into fine, sandy specks of light and floating away. Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: Chapter 615: The Flying Eagle Chapter 615: Chapter 615: The Flying Eagle The flower of the Life Vine took more than an hour to completely decompose into tiny specks of light, all of which seeped into Annas body. The singing stopped. Anna looked tired but joy was reflected in her radiant eyes, affirming her successful healing session. At Annas feet, a green halo appeared and expanded from under her feet, radiating like ripples in the water. As Anna stood up, she waved her hand and a white light fell on Song Jian, instantly sweeping away the injuries and mental fatigue he sustained from the previous battle. Song Jian looked at Anna in surprise. Her ability to restore his Vitality Points and Spirit Points was not surprising. However, the fact that she could eliminate mental fatigue stunned him. Mental fatigue is a similar to a value of exhaustion, which slowly accumulates whether through battling or other activities. Once it reaches a certain level, it impacts ones health and can only be eliminated through means such as sleep or meditation; If fatigue could be removed, Song Jian could actually battle non-stop twenty-four hours a day. Thank you, Anna! Song Jian smiled with a touch of regret in his heart, It is a pity that I couldnt recruit you as my follower. Dont mention it! Anna replied with a radiant smile. Anna, what is your profession now? Song Jian asked curiously. After Annas upgrade, her attributes had been completely hidden. From his perspective, apart from her name, all he could see were question marks; I have been promoted to the legendary occupation of Life Guardian. Unfortunately, this occupation has reached its peak at the legendary level and cannot be further enhanced. There was a hint of disappointment in Annas eyes, but it quickly disappeared and she said with a smile of joy, However, I now have the ability to fight. If similar situations occur in the future, even if Im alone, I can complete them! Song Jian nodded and the two walked towards the exit of the instance run; To enter the Mysterious Garden instance run, one needs to activate a seed. But to leave, no such object is required. When they arrived at the entrance platform, a light door already existed there, waiting for them to exit. As he looked at the light door, Song Jian thought, If only it could transport me back to Doomsday City. Without the Concealment Ring, Song Jian could no longer enter Doomsday City through the Protection Black Mist. Moreover, there was no Teleportation Array in Doomsday City, so if he wanted to return, he had to use the spot-teleportation technique. There is a distinction in the spot-teleportation, mainly in terms of success rate. Simple spot-teleportation has at best a 50% success rate. The more reliable the spot-teleportation, the more valuable it is. The most advanced technique in the City of Sin could reach a success rate of 89%. If push comes to shove, Ill have to ask Anna for a spot-teleportation device! thought Song Jian in his heart. Spot-teleportation is somewhat dangerous. Not only is the success rate variable, but the so-called spot it refers to is only a designated area. I cant guarantee that the destination after teleportation is safe. If he had the choice, Song Jian wouldnt want to use it. The safest and quickest method would be like the light door in front of him, a product of the system, ensured to be good quality. Song Jian and Anna entered the light door one after another, leaving the instance run. The scenery blurred. When they opened their eyes again, they were standing in front of the stone door in the valley. At this moment, Kane, along with a big group of his people from the Blackhoof Tribe, stood in front of the instance run door as if they were waiting for something. Seeing Song Jian coming out, Kane breathed a sigh of relief, looking as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. Song Jian, are you alright? Kane walked up to him, gave him a heavy hug, patted his shoulder and asked. Im okay, there were three rat-men who broke in. Two were killed by me, and one escaped, Song Jian laughed, But we achieved our goal. Anna has successfully advanced to the legendary profession, the Life Guardian. What, a Legendary profession? Kane was shocked. In the hundreds of years history of the Blackhoof Tribe, only one Epic level professional has ever appeared. The legendary profession, to them, was akin to a deitys spokesperson on earth. There was a buzz of discussion among the Minotaurs behind Kane, all their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Anna. Oh, right, why are you all standing here? Song Jian asked curiously. There was a much larger group sending him off into the instance run this time than the last, with more than a hundred Minotaur warriors gathered. They all had stern expressions and weapons in their hands as if preparing for a battle. The three rat-men you mentioned used an evil spell to break the taboo of the secret land gate, killing some of our tribesmen, said Kane solemnly. We detected this and called our warriors here to investigate! We were lucky. After arriving here, we caught the man who escaped from the secret land. He must be the one that got away that you mentioned, Kane said gravely. Bring that guy over! Soon, under the escort of four Minotaurs, an eagle took flight. Looking at Song Jian and Anna, the eagles face showed despair: I didnt expect even Eagle-Yang to be no match for you Song Jian gave the eagle a cold glance. This creature was capable of summoning abyssal demons. Although they were just the lowest ranked demons, possessing such abilities still made it an elite among average players. Song Jian nodded and said, These were the three. I killed his two partners. As for this one, Ill leave him to you. Kane looked at the eagle with cold eyes, cracked a smile and said, They used the blood and lives of our tribesmen for their evil ceremony. We will do the same with their blood and lives to give our people peace. Take him away, and we will hold a sky worship ceremony in a few days to let the spirits of our tribesmen rest. Upon hearing the words sky worship ceremony, the eagle showed a look of horror and despair, struggling violently, No, no, kill me now, kill me now, ah~ Seeing the fear in the eyes of the eagle and its futile struggle, it was clear that it knew about the content of the sky worship ceremony, which was not a very friendly or even a bloody event for the one being sacrificed. Song Jian didnt bother with him. He was about to return to the Blackhoof tribe with Kane when suddenly a shining point of light appeared in the sky and quickly flew towards them, crashing down into the valley like a shooting star; Its an urgent message from the City Lord Mansion! Anna looked up at the light and showed a serious expression, This kind of communication is only used when an emergency occurs. Something important must have happened in the City Lord Mansion. The light soon flew to Anna, floating in front of her, and countless particles of light dispersed in all directions. An anxious voice echoed in the air; Anna, the City Lords health is deteriorating rapidly. You must rush back to the City Lord Mansion as soon as possible! Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: Chapter 616: Return to the City Chapter 616: Chapter 616: Return to the City In the radiant orb, Suravis anxious voice could be heard. Anna was greatly alarmed, her face instantly turning pale, and her body tottering as if she was set to faint any moment. How could this be Anna muttered to herself, her entire body shaking slightly. The communication sphere quickly disappeared, and Anna was so anxious that tears were rolling in her eyes; Song Jian, we As Anna grabbed Song Jians sleeve and was about to speak, tears began to uncontrollably trickle down her face. I understand. Song Jian consoled her, patting her shoulder. Kane, Im sorry, we cant go to the Blackhoof Tribe anymore, we need to hurry back to the City of Sin. Song Jian said, looking at Kane. I understand, do you need any help with transportation? With our tribes Kodo beasts, you could return to the City of Sin in half a day. Kane responded. Ordinary mounts were unable to enter Thunder Beast Mountain. Previously, the soldiers of the City of Sin only escorted the two to the foot of Thunder Beast Mountain. Ordinary warhorses found it near impossible to advance in Thunder Beast Mountain and were easily targeted by beasts, attracting unwanted trouble. On the other hand, the Kodo beasts raised by the Blackhoof Tribe were naturally strong creatures. After being tamed by the Tauren of the Blackhoof Tribe, they became docile and incredibly speedy, navigating through Thunder Beast Mountain as though it was flat ground. Thank you, but that wont be necessary. Song Jian responded, and summoned the Black Dragon without further ado; The magic of the Pet Space was that no matter how wounded a combat pet was, it could quickly recover. As soon as the Black Dragon emerged from the Pet Space, it spread its wings and flew into midair, letting out a dragons roar. Get down, you fool! Song Jian scolded. The once proud Black Dragon immediately stiffened, obediently descended, and lay on the ground, letting out pleasing purrs; Its its a Giant Dragon! The members of the Blackhoof Tribe let out a gasp, retreating as their faces bore expressions of terror. In the game, a Giant Dragon was at the top of the food chain. Even a young ones faint Dragon Might was unbearable for the members of the Blackhoof Tribe. A relieved expression appeared on Kanes face. He had already known that Song Jian possessed a Giant Dragon as a combat pet from their encounter at Dark Castle. This second encounter only increased his awe of Song Jians fortunes. Anna, lets go! Song Jian picked up Anna and leaped towards the back of the Black Dragon; After giving the Black Dragons head a pat, Song Jian commanded, Lets go back to the City of Sin! The Black Dragon lifted its head and rose to its feet. With a few beats of its wings, a gust of wind swept up, and the Black Dragon launched its massive body into the sky; A Giant Giant Dragon, a living, breathing Giant Dragon! An elder from the Blackhoof Tribe sighed in amazement after the Black Dragon had disappeared into a tiny dot in the sky. Its just a young dragon, but you can already sense the immense power emanating from it. This dragon has a pure lineage and might grow into an Ancient Giant Dragon in the future! Another elder lamented nostalgically, In the old days, there used to be a Dragon Knight in the Blackhoof Tribe Chief Kane, this god-blessed friend of yours is really extraordinary. You should interact with him more often Yes, indeed, this young friend called Song Jian is not only able to control a Giant Dragon, it seems he has a good relationship with the City of Sins City Lord Mansion. We are not far from the City of Sin and our relationship with them has always been delicate. Our tribe often needs to trade in the city and having a good relationship with him might make it easier for us Blackhoof Tribespeople to go to the City of Sin in the future. Kane didnt respond, but deep inside, he held even more respect for Song Jian; The Black Dragon flew at an extremely fast speed. In a little over an hour, they could already see the towering walls of the City of Sin. Should we land here, or fly directly in? Song Jian asked. The Black Dragon made a huge commotion and flying directly into the city would likely cause panic. Furthermore, Song Jian did not want others to know that he had a Black Dragon as a combat pet. After all, there were a lot of players in the City of Sin. Fly directly to the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian. Im worried about my uncle! Anna said pitifully, clutching Song Jians sleeve as though she was about to cry any moment; Song Jian nodded and, without any hesitation, steered the Black Dragon towards the City of Sin; The soldiers on the walls of the City of Sin noticed a Black Dragon flying towards them from afar, and their faces paled with fear. Most of these soldiers were NPCs, with a minority being players who had joined the city defense force for patrol quests; Upon seeing the Black Dragon, the soldiers went pale, their eyes filled with despair. Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Ring the alarm bell, we need reinforcements! A player bit down on his lower lip hard enough to draw blood, managing to snap himself out of shock and immediately began to howl for backup; At this, the other soldiers finally came to their senses. Some shouted about the enemy attack and aimed their bows and arrows at the Black Dragon, while others ran into the guard towers; In no time at all, the alarm bells tolled and alert beacons lit up one after the other, exploded into a giant red fireball in the sky, glowing brightly. Seeing the commotion below on the city walls, Song Jian forced a bitter smile. But, he had no time to worry about that and flew directly towards the City Lord Mansion; As they approached the City Lord Mansion, a voice sternly demanded, Who goes there, daring to cause trouble in the City of Sin? Are you not afraid of being wanted across the entire continent! Uncle Suravi, its me, Anna! Anna shouted from atop the Black Dragons back; Suravi was currently in the air, using a levitation spell. Even though he looked stern, his palms were drenched with cold sweat. Seeing Anna, Suravi immediately let out a sigh of relief. When he saw Song Jian, standing atop the Black Dragon, his eyes filled with astonishment. Anna, lets go down. Controlling the Black Dragon, Song Jian slowly descended onto the plaza in front of the City Lord Mansion. After patting the Black Dragons head which had nuzzled against him, Song Jian stored the Black Dragon back into the Pet Space. Uncle Suravi, what happened to my uncle? Anna ran forward anxiously to ask. The City Lord was perfectly fine initially, but for some reason, he suddenly fainted in the backyard at noon, and his vitality is rapidly declining Suravi replied, his brows knitted together and his face filled with worry. Quickly, take me to see him! Anna dragged Suravi by his hand as both of them swiftly walked towards the City Lord Mansion; Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: Chapter 617: City Lord Seal Chapter 617: Chapter 617: City Lord Seal Anna looked at the city lord on the sickbed, who seemed to have aged ten years in an instant, and tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably; Uncle~ A brilliant golden light burst from Annas body, and behind her, a tall goddess phantom with a kind smile on her face appeared, looking down at the city lord on the sickbed. The goddess phantom bent down, gently touched the city lords forehead with her finger, and then let out a sigh. The entire phantom broke apart, turning into countless shimmering light spots scattered over the sickbed. Annas face suddenly turned pale as snow as her body weakened. As she was about to fall to the ground, Song Jian caught her and gently placed her in a chair nearby. Sigh of the Life Goddess~ Song Jian stared in disbelief. He had heard from Anna that the cooldown time of this skill was extremely long and that it could only be used once a month. It consumed all the users spirit and locked the users Vitality Points to a tenth of their original value, only able to recover after a month; Despite its great consumption, the power of this skill was astonishing, healing any injuries as long as the target still had a breath in them, even if the person was just a severed limb or a head. It could heal them back to a complete body. Moreover, this skill could remove any toxins, curses, diseases, and other negative effects. No matter how powerful, they could all be dispelled; It could be said that this was an epic skill, second only to the Resurrection Skill. Anna was so anxious about the city lords condition that she went all out from the start. As the city lord lay in bed, his face gradually turned ruddy, breathing heavier, eyelashes twitching, looking like he was about to wake up soon. City Lord, City Lord? Suravi quickly leaned in close to the city lords ear, calling out softly. Song Jian stared at the city lord, carefully observing him. Although Annas previous skill completely restored the city lords condition, Song Jians eyes saw that the city lords upper limit of Vitality Points was constantly decreasing, already more than halving since he first saw the city lord. This was the upper limit of Vitality Points. Once the upper limit hit zero, no matter how powerful the recovery skill was, it couldnt save him. Suravi, what is happening to me? The city lord opened his eyes, stared at Suravi right before him, and looked weak. My Lord, you fainted. Fortunately, Miss Anna arrived in time and saved you, Suravi whispered. Anna, that child The city lords lips lifted a little, they looked to see Anna sitting weakly in a chair, her face showing a loving expression. City Lord, you should rest. We wont disturb you further! Suravi pulled the blanket up slightly on the city lord and whispered. No, Suravi, gather the ministers. I need to announce my successor! The city lord slowly sat up, speaking determinedly. My Lord, your current condition? Suravi sighed worriedly. Although the city lords face was currently rosy, looking as if she had recovered, Suravi could keenly sense that the city lords life force was gradually weakening. Call everyone here. I want to appoint Anna as the heir to the throne of the City of Sin! The city lord whispered in a low voice, Suravi, I hope you can assist Anna just like you assisted me. She needs you! My Lord, I I understand, Suravi choked and quickly left the room. Anna, come here! Seeing Suravi leave, the city lord glanced at Song Jian. His eyes were sharp like an eagles, seemingly scrutinizing, but Song Jian was unfazed, calmly looking back into the city lords eyes. The city lord smiled faintly and no longer paid attention to Song Jian, turning his head to signal Anna to his bedside; Anna leaned against the bed and couldnt help but embrace the city lord, sobbing loudly; The city lord sighed softly, stroking Annas hair, and whispered in a low voice, Silly child, you cant always cry like this after becoming the city lord. I really had no choice but to force this burden on you. I am sorry Anna, extremely sensitive to life force, had felt long ago that the city lords life force was weakening, even though Suravi could only just sense it. However, she was powerless to do anything, as his life force was naturally decaying. It wasnt a disease or an injury C it was as if a persons life had reached its end, having exhausted their life potential. Uncle, I I cant do it Anna cried out loud; The city lord sighed and fell silent, waiting for Anna to express her grief; After a long time, Anna finally quieted down a bit, and continued to sob. The city lord then spoke, Your brothers have all been killed by the Blood Queen. The hatred of the entire Sakel Family must be borne by you. It is your responsibility! No matter how long it takes, you must kill the Blood Queen! A pained expression flashed across the city lords eyes. He and the Blood Queen had been husband and wife for almost three years, and some affection still lingered in his heart. However, the Blood Queens actions were too cruel; after her failure and escape, she had killed all his offspring. This complexity in the city lords feelings for the Blood Queen made things complicated. However, for the sake of the Sakel Family, the Blood Queen must be killed! I understand, uncle! Anna agreed while sobbing; At this moment, the sound of chaotic footsteps came from outside the room, showing that all summoned ministers had already arrived at the City Lord Mansion. Also the city lord lowered his voice and whispered in Annas ear, You can trust Suravi, but you must kill the Dean of the Institute, Bonis. Only by killing him can you control the Institute yourself. The City Lord Mansions guards and the Institute must be firmly controlled by you, so you can become a true city lord! Anna was astonished, seemingly wanting to say something. However, she eventually just nodded vigorously; Good girl! The city lord revealed a relieved smile, took a trembling hand from his breast and pulled out a gold seal, handing it to Anna, Drip your blood onto it, and from then on, this City Lord seal will be bound to your soul, and you will have control over everything in the city! Seeing the City Lord seal, a thought crossed Song Jians mind. This seal represented the power to control an entire city. He already had ambitions of taking over Doomsday City entirely, so now was the perfect time to gain more experience in this area. In the future, I will definitely have a City Lord seal of my own! Song Jian thought to himself. Being away from Doomsday City for so long, Song Jian wondered how things were progressing, an intense yearning filled his heart. Anna took the heavy City Lord seal, bit her fingertip, and dripped a drop of blood onto it. Instantly, the City Lord seal emitted a dazzling light, and the whole room was enveloped in golden light. At that moment, a tumultuous clamor of argument came from outside the room. The city lord glanced towards the door, a hint of coldness flickering at the corners of his mouth. Chapter 618 - Chapter 618: Chapter 618: Acting City Lord Chapter 618: Chapter 618: Acting City Lord Outside the City Lords sickroom, several key ministers of the City of Sin had already been summoned; The City Lord fainted suddenly in the backyard, such a thing could not be concealed for long. Those present exchanged glances, speculating that the City Lords health was likely in serious trouble. Some were worried, some delighted, and some simply watched coolly. Yet none showed their actual emotions, maintaining a business-as-usual demeanor. Suravi, do you know why the City Lord has gathered us all here? Is there something he wishes to announce? a stout middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit and glasses asked softly. Dean, please calm down. The City Lord does indeed have an important announcement to make, which is why I called you all here, Suravi replied quietly after giving him a glance. Is the City Lord intending to name a successor? Haha. 2019Dean, watch your tongue. Such words shouldnt be coming from you. The middle-aged man adjusted his glasses and smiled but spoke no more. This man was the Dean of the Institute of Scientific Research, Bonis. Despite the City Lords illness and the Blood Queens aggressive courting of influence, the Institute remained neutral. It seemed to be loyal to the City Lord Mansion, but in reality, Bonis had even deeper plans. After they waited for a while, a dazzling golden light suddenly emanated from the City Lords sickroom at the Mansion. Everyone was stunned, and a look of surprise flashed across Bonis face, which quickly turned to anger. How how can this be? How can he Bonis roared, his face flushed with rage. How can the City Lord pass on the City Lord Seal unofficially? That goes against the constitutional laws of the City of Sin! There must be a majority of us present in agreement for the City Lord to confer the seal onto someone else! Oh, Bonis, getting upset that the City Lord isnt passing the City Lord seal to you? A man dressed in black armor sneered. Dont forget, the City Lord seal will only pass within the line of the City Lord, as stipulated by the constitution of the City of Sin. You neednt harbor such wild fantasies. Without the consent of over half the Executive Ministers, this does not count. The City Lord seal must be reclaimed and Bonis face turned sullen and his mind was thrown into disarray. Fine, lets vote on the City Lords intentions here and now. Regardless of who the Lord confers the seal to, I will vote in favor. How about you all?! The man in black armor slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and shouted. Im in favor. Suravi looked at Bonis with a smile, then turned her gaze to other Executive Ministers. A few ministers ignored them, gazing up at the sky, while others furrowed their brows, seemingly weighing their thoughts. I agree! Im in favor! Agree Eventually, a few more voices expressed their agreement, but at least two-thirds of the Executive Ministers did not immediately speak up. This was certainly not a formal occasion, especially given that the City Lord was not present. It seemed rash to vote in such circumstances. Those of you who havent spoken, what is it? Do you harbor the same thoughts as Bonis? The man in the black armor turned towards the remaining silent ministers, his face was full of hostility. Adela, what are you trying to do, are you trying to force the other ministers? Bonis stood up abruptly, a savage, beast-like power radiating from him as his eyes glowed with a vengeful blood-red light. Adela was the commander of another legion in the City of Sin. His regular duty was to eliminate all monsters within the City of Sin and expand its sphere of influence. Ever since the City Lord had recovered from his poisoning, he had been urgently summoned back. Collectively, the Mansion Guard and his legion accounted for over eighty percent of the entire military strength of the City of Sin. At that moment, a deep voice from the City Lord came from the sickroom. Everyone get in here! What are you grumbling about outside? At the City Lords call, everyone fell silent. Some of the ministers looked surprised. City Lord! The ministers saluted towards the sickroom door. Then the door opened, and they walked in one by one. The City Lord was propped up by Anna, sitting up against his pillow and covered with a brocade blanket. He seemed frail, but showed no sign of illness on his face. His eyes were shockingly bright. Even though he was sitting on his sickbed, he seemed to be sitting in the City Lords seat in the City Lord Mansions meeting hall. There was no trace of his illness. Imposing even when ailing, the City Lord squinted at the assembled individuals. What were you arguing about just now? he asked. City Lord, Bonis is initiating a revolt! Adela burst out. Everyone looked at Adela in surprise as Bonis, seething with rage, pointed at Adela, unable to speak. Adela, what nonsense are you spouting? Are you looking to be stationed at the Dark Forest? The City Lord snorted coldly, shooting Adela a fierce glance. I wouldnt dare, my Lord! Adela trembled, hastily gesturing denial. The Dark Forest is no place for people. Just breathing the air there made me feel like I was turning into a shadow creature myself. Hmph, then next time, remember to watch your mouth! The City Lord huffed, before turning to the others. I summoned you all here to announce something. The heir to the City of Sin will henceforth be Anna. Remember to assist her accordingly. Having said that, the City Lord, with the steely expression of a beast, watched the faces of the gathering, waiting for their reactions. Bonis shivered slightly, adjusted his glasses, and looked incredibly gloomy. He glanced at an Executive Minister standing next to him but said nothing. The minister Bonis glanced at hesitated, appearing as though he wanted to speak, but suddenly felt a bone-chilling coldness sweeping over him, as if he was under the gaze of a beast ready to pounce and tear him apart if he dared utter a word. Shivering, the minister broke into a cold sweat, lowered his head, and dared not say one word further. The City Lord fixed his gaze on several other ministers who had not yet spoken, and not a single person dared to open their mouth again. The overwhelming atmosphere enveloped the entire room. Even Suravi started to feel anxious. What is the true state of the City Lords health? Is he faking his illness to deceive us? The same question arose in almost everyones minds. The City Lords comportment wasnt at all reflective of a dying patient. Since no one objects, then let it be so. I have handed over the City Lord seal to Anna. While I am ill, Anna will act as the City Lord. All matters are to be reported to her. The City Lord swept everyone with his gaze, gave a satisfied nod and said. Alright, you all may leave now. Suravi, stay. The City Lord closed his eyes and said leisurely. Chapter 619 - Chapter 619: Chapter 619: Level 6 Manor Chapter 619: Chapter 619: Level 6 Manor Everything that happened in the sickroom, Song Jian had been a bystander, not speaking a word, but he was also shocked in his heart. He knew that the City Lords life was constantly being consumed, and this was the loss of life energy, something no treatment could mend. To remedy this situation, perhaps only the Goddess of Life herself could intervene and make up for the City Lords loss of potential life. However, even so, the City Lord still managed to deter all the high-level members of the City of Sin with his residual power. When he opened his mouth and made decisions, no one dared to object. It could be imagined that in the City of Sin, as long as the City Lord was there for even a day, no one would dare to have any strange thoughts. The City Lord gave a few more instructions to Anna and Suravi, and then went to sleep. He did not ask Song Jian to avoid these matters, nor deliberately ask for his opinion, as if he didnt exist. Song Jian knew that although he was a Viscount of the City of Sin, such a status would not be worthy of the City Lords attention. The reason he could stay here was still because of Anna. Perhaps he already sees me as a similar character to Suravi, Song Jian thought to himself. In the following days, Anna had been staying in the City Lord Mansion. After casting Sigh of the Goddess of Life, Anna was now in the most vulnerable state. Besides being able to cast a few healing spells every day, she had no self-defense capabilities; The City Lord Mansion was the safest place in the entire City of Sin, and Anna didnt have to worry about herself here. During these days, Anna had started to get involved in the City of Sins government affairs. Under Suravis assistance, Anna methodically undertook all the responsibilities and power of the City Lord, and things were slowly and steadily transitioning. All of this was actually because the City Lord was backing her. Although his vitality points were decreasing day by day, and he was becoming more and more haggard, as long as he was there for a day, the City of Sin would be stable for a day. In this short period of time, Anna had to grow rapidly. In these many days, Song Jian also didnt sit idle. He borrowed all the books about Magic Rune Arrays in the City Lord Mansion and studied them carefully. His Magic Rune Array skill was rapidly improving; A week later, Song Jian had finished reading all the books about Magic Rune Arrays, and his Magic Rune Array skill had been raised to Level 7, even able to set up some simple Magic Rune Arrays now. On this day, Song Jian left the City Lord Mansion and returned to his own Viscount Mansion. As soon as he entered the gate, Suoen immediately came to meet him; My lord, youre finally back. A smile appeared on Suoens fuzzy face, seemingly very excited. Suoen, have you completed the task I assigned to you? Song Jian looked at Suoen and asked with interest. Yes, my lord. The materials you ordered to buy were really hard to find. I went to great lengths and asked many people to collect some. Suoen smiled and handed Song Jian a small bag; The bag was only palm-sized, light in the hand as if it had no weight at all, but Song Jian knew that this was a one-time storage bag. The magic materials he had ordered Suoen to buy for building the Transmission Array were all inside. Once the items were taken out of the bag, the storage bag would be scrapped and could no longer be used. However, even so, such a storage bag still sold for more than 100,000 Doomsday Coins, which was not something ordinary people could afford. Song Jians spirit dove into the bag and carefully checked the magic materials. A satisfied smile appeared on his face, nodding and saying, Very good, Suoen, youve done a great job. Hearing the praise, Suoens face showed an embarrassed expression, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart; This was the first thing Song Jian had arranged for him after he joined his service. If he hadnt satisfied Song Jian with this task, he might have been driven out of the Viscount Mansion. He was able to purchase these materials so smoothly on the black market this time, in part because of the contacts he had made previously, and also because everyone knew that he had joined a newly promoted Viscount of the City of Sin, and was now a popular figure. Some large businessmen who had previously disregarded Suoen now even actively contacted him and provided him with supplies, making it easier for him to handle this task. Now that he had the magic materials, he still needed to find a mage to build the Transmission Array. It should be known that with the current level of Song Jians Magic Rune Array, he could only set up a few small Magic Arrays at most. For a strategic Magic Array like the Transmission Array, one would need to have mastered the Magic Rune Array to be able to understand even the blueprint. Since the task was completed, Song Jian prepared to return to Doomsday City. After all, that was where his foundation lay. A few days later, Anna visited Song Jians Viscount Mansion; Song Jian, are you leaving the City of Sin? The first thing Anna asked when she saw Song Jian was. Ive been away from Doomsday City for too long; I should go back and check on it. Im a little worried! Song Jian spoke candidly. Ever since the cool-down time for the Territorial Expansion battle had been shortened in Doomsday City, there had been almost continuous warfare. During the days he was away, Song Jian learned through his communicator that his Manor Castle had been upgraded to Level 6, even having built a Warrior Camp. He now had more than 300 warriors, and although their levels were only in the teens, they could still be upgraded. Many players in the War Alliance used their Contribution Points to upgrade these warriors for their protection, as well as to increase the levels of the warriors recruited from the Warrior Camp, killing two birds with one stone. However, if these warriors were killed during the hiring process, a large number of Contribution Points would be deducted, and if this happened too often, it would even affect the players evaluation within the War Alliance. In the worst case, they would be kicked out of the War Alliance. Song Jian was already eager to see what his Level 6 Manor looked like; A Level 6 Manor has already reached the standard of upgrading to a City-Level Safe House, but to upgrade to a City-Level Safe House, special buildings need to be constructed first, and the Transmission Array is one of them, Song Jian thought. Song Jian, I heard that youve been collecting magic materials for building a Transmission Array recently. Is there anything I can help with? Anna asked. Song Jian was taken aback, but soon understood. Suoens actions in purchasing materials were too conspicuous and certainly reached the ears of the City Lord Mansion. After all, these materials were all strategic restricted materials. Furthermore, without the tacit consent of the City Lord Mansion, it was doubtful that those merchants would dare to openly sell these materials to Song Jian. Chapter 620 - Chapter 620: Chapter 620: Goblin Merchant Chapter 620: Chapter 620: Goblin Merchant Looking at Annas sincere gaze, Song Jian chuckled and said, Ive nearly gathered all the materials. If Im able to build a Transmission Array in Doomsday City, Ill contact you at once. Then, you could also use the Transmission Array to travel to Doomsday City. I look forward to that day. Anna smiled and replied. Over the past week, Song Jian hardly saw Anna. Although she appeared the same as before, Song Jian noticed a hint of exhaustion deep in her eyes. If you ever need my help, dont hesitate to contact me. Ill come to your side as soon as possible. Song Jian looked at Anna and said softly. Upon hearing Song Jians promise, Annas eyes sparkled, and she revealed a sweet smile, nodding. Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon and climbed onto its back, heading towards Doomsday City. He had gained much from this trip. Not only had he obtained an entire set of level-30 epic gear, but he also obtained the title of Viscount in the City of Sin. Most importantly, his relationship with the future mistress of the City of Sin, Anna Katerina, had risen to the level of adoration. This was crucial for his future development, and even for Doomsday Citys future growth. With his position now, Song Jian was already actively participating in the games progress. Shes destined to become an Empress. With the chilly wind in the sky, Song Jian couldnt help but smile, feeling like hed hitched a ride on a rising star. After several days, Song Jian finally arrived at the edge of the Black Mist that enshrouded Doomsday City. Looking from above, the entire region was covered in the mist, impenetrable, as high as dozens of feet, surrounding the city completely. Even the skies above Doomsday City were covered by an invisible dome. Without close inspection, it was hard to detect this layer of light. Furrowing his brows, Song Jian suspected the Black Mist wasnt naturally occurring C it seemed heavily man-made. He even vaguely sensed that it was actually a massive Magic Rune Array. But, with his current understanding of Magic Rune Arrays, he couldnt see any further clues C it was just a hunch. Song Jian mentally summoned a blood crow, instructing it to fly towards Doomsday City from above. As the blood crow neared the dome, it suddenly vanished. In his mind, the connection with the crow was abruptly severed. Song Jian had a solemn expression on his face. He had suspected that there would be certain defenses in the air preventing access to Doomsday City, but this sudden, silent disappearance sent chills down his spine. After observing for a while, Song Jian slowly landed the Black Dragon on a hill outside the Black Mist. Being unable to enter via the air and with dangerous monsters lurking within the Black Mist on the ground, Song Jian shifted his attention to the underground. However, after careful probing, a look of disappointment appeared on Song Jians face. It seemed like the places shrouded by the Black Mist had been dyed with an ink-like substance. He was sure that, no matter how deep he dug, he wouldnt be able to create a tunnel under Doomsday City through the ground. It seemed easy when the Dark Night Circus entered Doomsday City, but surprisingly Song Jian spoke with a bitter smile on his face. While Song Jian was at a loss, a Goblin suddenly appeared in the distance, riding a Thunder Lizard several times larger than himself. The Thunder Lizard was burdened down with goods, filling almost every spot on its body. Seeing Song Jian standing nearby, the Goblins eyes brightened, and he steered the Thunder Lizard towards Song Jian. Hey, my friend, it seems like you could use some help? The Goblin jumped off the Thunder Lizard, patting Song Jians knee as he convincingly said, I bet you could use my goods, theyre quite remarkable. Who knows, they might help you out. Of course, we can discuss the price. I can give you a 99.9% discount. Do you have anything that could help me pass through this Black Mist? Song Jian inquired, pointing to the rolling Black Mist. Pass through it? Why do you need anything special? Just walk straight through it. The goblin was puzzled and looked at Song Jian as if he were a fool. Song Jian was left speechless, and said, But there are many dangerous creatures inside Thats an entirely different problem. The Goblin chuckled, a scheming look in his eyes. So, how much do you want? Song Jian asked, resignedly. I could tell you a method to pass through the Black Mist freely, without any charge at all. The Goblin grinned widely at Song Jain. Song Jian shook his head and said, In this world, the most expensive things are those said to be free. Name your price. Is it ten thousand Doomsday Coins? Or a hundred thousand? Its genuinely free! The Goblin chuckled, rubbing his hands and responding, All I need is for you to provide me with a space in your Alliances settlement where I can set up a shop. Of course, Ill pay the monthly rent. Do you know who I am? Song Jian asked, a surprised look on his face. Of course, how could I not recognize the master of the City of Hope Alliance? Ive visited your Alliances territories countless times. If I want to make a living on your grounds, how could I not know whos in charge? The Goblins face broke into a flattering smile, You just dont recognize me, thats all. Alright, as long as you can tell me, how to safely enter and exit the Black Mist, Ill give you a shop. The area should not exceed one hundred square meters. Song Jian generously offered. In the past few months, although he had been briefed on the progress of the Alliance, he didnt have a specific understanding of it. He didnt know that in the City of Hope Alliance, a shop was like a golden goose. Even if people were waving cash to rent, it was impossible to secure a spot, let alone buy one. What, youre giving me a shop of one hundred square meters? The Goblins eyes widened disbelievingly, You are the great master of the City of Hope Alliance, you cant deceive a small Goblin like me! Its just a shop, no big deal. Why would I need to deceive you? Song Jian chuckled at the absurdity. As his territory expanded, what seemed to be a precious shop to others wasnt worth much to him. But even so, when he returned to the territory of the Alliance and understood the value of retail space within his territory, he was filled with regret. The current price of the shops was at least ten times higher than what he had envisioned. My dear lord, you are indeed very generous. The Goblin was so excited that he was trembling slightly, on the verge of fainting, as he praised Song Jian with clasped hands. Enough, just tell me now, how do I safely pass through the Black Mist? Song Jian replied, shaking his head with a smile. The method to safely pass through this Black Mist is actually worth nothing. I will tell you now, my lord! The Goblin chortled, Actually, its like this Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Chapter 621: Earth Spirit Bead Chapter 621: Chapter 621: Earth Spirit Bead Song Jians eyes flickered as he saw thousands of Earth Elementals within the Protection Black Mist, as well as Earth Elemental Bosses with tier one combat power, and even a Giant Earth Elemental Dragon sleeping inside? How is it possible? How did they appear here and why? Song Jian asked in astonishment. Alliance Leader, you may not know that this black mist is actually a huge magic rune array, serving as the defense array for this city. These Earth Elementals are the guardian spirits of the city. As for the Earth Elemental Giant Dragon, it is actually just a Dragon Soul. The powerful creator of this magic rune array forcibly extracted the soul from a Giant Earth Dragon and integrated it into the array to become the arrays spirit! the Goblin explained. Song Jian was dumbfounded. This information was simply shocking. The person capable of creating this magic rune array was a figure so high above that Song Jian could only see their back. Its simply unbelievable! Song Jian shook his head and sighed. Yeah, the original owner of this city was one of the most powerful figures on the entire continent. But for some unknown reason, they left the city they personally built. As a result, the city was abandoned and eventually became a paradise for monsters, the Goblin lamented. Back then, this city was the most bustling city in the world. Its a pity, sigh. Alright, tell me how to get in first, Song Jian asked after a long silence. Its simple. As long as you have an item containing Earth Elemental energy, you can safely enter and exit the black mist. The Earth Elementals inside will not attack you as long as they sense the Earth Elemental aura on you, the Goblin explained, taking out a fist-sized stone ball from his pocket and showing it to Song Jian. This is an Earth Spirit Bead. Wear it, and your aura will be covered by Earth Elemental energy. The higher the grade of the Earth Spirit Bead, the greater the area it covers. This one can cover a radius of six meters, enough for me and my Thunder Lizard to pass through freely. If its any bigger, it wont work. Once youre outside the coverage of the Earth Spirit Bead, the guards inside will initiate an attack. Song Jian nodded. The function of the Earth Spirit Bead was similar to that of the Concealment Ring. The Concealment Ring would mask all auras, making it seem invisible, while the Earth Spirit Bead would cover ones aura with Earth Elemental energy, causing the Earth Elementals to mistake them for their kind. Though the items were different, their principles and effects were similar. How much for this Earth Spirit Bead? Ill buy it! Song Jian said. Sorry, I only have this one. If I dont have it, I wont be able to enter and leave this city freely in the future. So I cant sell it to you, the Goblin shook his head and said. Besides, I cant take you in. The Thunder Lizards size is too large. If I bring you along, our aura may be easily exposed, which is too dangerous. This Earth Spirit Bead was actually a treasure passed down through the Goblins family for hundreds of years. It was thanks to this bead that the Goblins family had been able to travel between Doomsday City and the City of Hope, engaging in smuggling activities for a long time, though Doomsday City had not been called by that name in the beginning. After the monsters occupied the city, the Goblins family gradually declined. It wasnt until the recent arrival of the chosen ones that the Goblin saw a business opportunity, took out the Earth Spirit Bead, and resumed the smuggling business of their ancestors. If I cant go back, then I wont be able to give you the shop. After all, the transfer procedures for the shop must be personally approved by me, Song Jian smiled and said. Goblin: Alliance Leader, rest assured, since Ive told you this method, I will naturally help you obtain an Earth Spirit Bead, the Goblin hurriedly said. Since this magic rune array contains rich Earth Elemental energy, many Earth Elementals have been bred around it. By killing these Earth Elementals, you may potentially obtain Earth Spirit Beads. You mean, you want me to kill these Earth Elementals to get an Earth Spirit Bead? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked. Yes, you can go and kill these Earth Elementals. They are all level 30 monsters and shouldnt be too difficult for you, the Goblin nodded and said. This Goblin was already at level 35, but his combat abilities were extremely poor. The skills he usually learned were mostly related to concealment, escape, and business. It could be said that he had no combat power at all. You dont have any combat power, yet you dare to venture alone into Doomsday City for trade? Song Jian looked at him with a surprised expression. It was well known that the outside world in the game was a hundred or even a thousand times more dangerous than the cities. Goblins were also one of the most timid races. Could it be that this Goblin was a rare talent with astounding courage among the Goblin race? Hehe, my Thunder Lizard will eliminate anyone who has ill intentions towards me! The Goblin patted his mount with a smile on his face. Thunder Lizard? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. It was at this moment that he noticed the huge Thunder Lizard was actually an elite Boss with tier one combat power and had reached level 35. Song Jian nodded slightly. A level 35 elite Boss with tier one combat power would be hard-pressed for nearby monsters to target. Alright, you go in first. Ill go get an Earth Spirit Bead. As for the shop, you can find me at the Alliance headquarters once I return, said Song Jian as he nodded and walked in the direction the Goblin pointed. Watching Song Jians figure disappear, the Goblin muttered to himself: Its extremely difficult for ordinary Earth Elementals to drop Earth Spirit Beads. The probability is perhaps one in ten thousand or even one in one hundred thousand. Only the Earth Elemental Lord Bosses with tier one combat power have a higher chance of dropping Earth Spirit Beads. However, even my Thunder Lizard is no match for them. Im afraid With some regret, the Goblin shook his head and thought, It seems that theres no hope for the City of Hope Alliances shop. If he finds out I didnt tell the truth, I wonder if hell ban me from entering his Alliance territory in the future. Id better sell off these goods as soon as possible and close up shop for a while to see how things turn out. Alas, business is getting harder and harder, the Goblin muttered to himself while riding the Thunder Lizard toward the rolling black mist. In no time, he vanished into the mist without a trace. Chapter 622 - Chapter 622: Chapter 622: The Lord of Earth Element Chapter 622: Chapter 622: The Lord of Earth Element The location that the goblin mentioned was a marshland more than ten miles to the northeast. Within this marshland, besides countless soil elemental creatures, there was also a type of slime monster that gave Song Jian a big headache. The slime monsters level was slightly lower than the soil elementals, being only level twenty-eight. Its power was not strong, but the slime monster was like a puddle of mud, exuding a rotten stench of decayed food. Its attacks were splash attacks, spraying large clumps of foul-smelling mud from its mouth. The odor of the mud lingered no matter how much one washed, leaving a faint smell, which was a huge nuisance to Song Jian. Light Strike! Earth Teeth Assault! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Upon encountering such creatures, Song Jian would use abilities with a large attack range. He would kill the slime monsters before they could get close; this was the only way Song Jian found to get rid of the smelly odour. The nauseating stench of the slime monsters was headache-inducing, but the items they dropped after being killed were excellent. Sometimes they even dropped treasure chests of various qualities, ranging from broken to ordinary, complete, and exquisite. Different quality chests could contain equipment of varying qualities. Song Jian even opened a silver-quality single-handed axe from an exquisite chest. Naturally, he couldnt use such a weapon, but other players coveted silver-quality weapons. If he placed it in the auction house, it would be sold out instantly. There were a vast number of soil elemental monsters here, and their defenses were at least 30% higher than monsters of the same level. If one were not careful, they would provoke a large group of them. For players of slightly weaker strength, it was impossible to farm and level up here. Not only would their weapons be damaged, but attracting a large group of monsters could prove less efficient than farming somewhere else. However, this place was a leveling paradise for Song Jian. The defense of the soil elementals was nothing to him. Even if they were numerous, they couldnt pose a threat to him. In just one morning, Song Jians experience points increased by a third, which pleased him. He even felt the urge to stay here for a few more days to farm monsters and level up. However, what regretted Song Jian was that after killing hundreds of soil elementals and raising his experience points to level 29 and 34%, he hadnt obtained a single Earth Spirit Bead. According to the goblin merchant, the Earth Spirit Bead also had grades. The higher the grade of the Earth Spirit Bead, the more abundant the soil elements contained within, and the greater the range it could cover. Song Jian was intent on obtaining a high-quality Earth Spirit Bead that could shield the Black Dragon, which would then allow him to ride the dragon into the Protection Black Mist. Everyone knew that the area covered by the Protection Black Mist was substantial. Initially, it took him almost a day to walk out of the Protection Black Mist with the Shadow Circus Troupe. In the evening, after farming the soil elementals all day, Song Jian looked at the scattered rocks in the marsh and couldnt help frowning. Is the drop rate so low, or is that goblin merchant just cheating me? In a days time, Song Jian had killed at least two hundred soil elementals, and countless slime monsters. His experience points had risen to 49%, yet he still hadnt found a single Earth Spirit Bead. Just as Song Jian was hesitating, the marshland beneath his feet suddenly shook. At a distant part of the ground, a small hill suddenly rose from the ground as if it were a living being. Song Jian furrowed his eyebrows. This sudden hill gave him a dangerous vibe. Rumble~ Mud and water splashed everywhere, and a giant rock monster slowly stretched out its body. Song Jian stared at the rock monster in the distance, which looked like a small hill, with surprise. This was simply a larger version of the soil elementals. It stood over ten meters tall, its body composed of numerous rocks. Even the slightest movement it made caused a rumble noise. Soil Elemental Lord? A level thirty Boss? And its a Boss with level one combat power? Song Jian said, narrowing his eyes as the properties of this giant monster flashed in front of him. Human, you randomly kill my kin, are you declaring war against the mighty king of soil elementals? The giant Soil Elemental Lord uttered in a low voice, causing Song Jians head to buzz. After hearing the Soil Elemental Lords words, Song Jian finally understood why it had appeared. It seemed that he had farmed the soil elementals too egregiously today, which had provoked it. Damn, I was careless! Song Jian slapped his forehead, cursing under his breath. When he first started playing this game, Song Jian realized while leveling up by killing the games monsters, that farming monsters in one area for too long would provoke the Boss. But because he wanted to obtain an Earth Spirit Bead, Song Jian disregarded this unwritten rule of the game. He had farmed the soil elemental monsters for an entire day and ended up provoking the Soil Elemental Lord, Boss. Ordinary soil elemental monsters have a very low drop rate, I wonder if you, as a Boss, would drop an Earth Spirit Bead for me! Song Jian said to himself as he focused on the Soil Elemental Boss. Song Jians damage now could be on par with level one combat power. However, his other attributes couldnt match up to those possessing level one combat power. But Song Jian was not alone. With a thought, a dragons roar echoed across the world, and the Black Dragon, flapping its wings, appeared in mid-air. The Black Dragon was currently over six meters in length, but compared to the over ten-meter tall soil elemental, whether in terms of size or momentum, it was slightly deficient. Nevertheless, the Black Dragon continued to roar at the Soil Elemental Boss next to Song Jian, demonstrating a preparedness to fight. Dragon Clan, do you truly wish to make an enemy of the soil elementals? The Soil Elemental Lord bellowed upon seeing the Black Dragon. The Dragon Might of the Dragon Clan had almost no effect on elemental creatures. Therefore, the Soil Elemental Lord showed no signs of fear and instead seemed a little angry upon seeing the Black Dragons appearance. Song Jian couldnt care less. He summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and rushed towards the Soil Elemental Lord. The Black Dragon flapped its wings and sprayed a hot Dragon Breath towards the Soil Elemental boss. The Soil Elemental Lord let out a roar of fury. It raised its hands towards the sky, and suddenly, a stone sphere more than one meter in diameter was formed and thrown towards the Black Dragon in the air. Song Jian showed a trace of a smile. The Soil Elemental Lord subconsciously considered the Black Dragon as the primary threat and ignored his existence. But this was normal. Regardless of size or level, the Black Dragon was much stronger than Song Jian, and to the Soil Elemental Lord, which already possessed level one combat power, only the Black Dragon, which had level one combat power, was qualified to be its opponent. Song Jian reached the foot of the Soil Elemental Lord and slashed his sword at its leg. A flash of golden light, and Song Jian felt as though hed met no resistance. His sword had effortlessly sliced through the Soil Elementals leg. The unique ability, Holy Sword, was activated from the first slash. This was a pleasant surprise. Boom! A section of the rock leg more than a meter long was directly severed and flew toward a nearby marsh pit. Suddenly, Song Jian felt himself swallowed by shadow. An angry roar echoed from above. Looking up, he saw the massive Soil Elemental Lord leaning towards him, like a person losing balance and falling over. Song Jians face changed drastically. His figure turned into a cloud of black mist, and with a dramatic increase in speed, he moved away. Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: Chapter 623: The Wrath of the Earth Chapter 623: Chapter 623: The Wrath of the Earth The first strike activated the passive skill Holy Sword, which took Song Jian by surprise. The defense of the Earth Element Lord was several steps above the lesser earth element beasts he had faced before; its whole body was as tough as iron-like rock. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword struck against it, sparks flying, leaving only a faint mark. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, having fused with two set swords, could deal damage comparable to an epic weapon. But Song Jians ordinary strikes could only cause two-digit damage to the Earth Element Lord. His ordinary sword skills could only cause less than two hundred points of damage. For the Earth Element Lord who had more than seven thousand vitality points, killing it with that amount of damage would be a formidable challenge. I wonder how an ordinary player would feel when facing the Earth Element Lord BOSS! Song Jian couldnt help but think. With such terrifying defense, most people wouldnt even break through its defense. It would either display a series of dodges and resists, or forcibly deduct a vitality point; After one of its legs was severed, the Earth Element Boss toppled over with a thud, like a giant collapsing. Boom! A loud noise echoed, and the entire swamp slightly trembled, mud splashing around. The black dragon pet seized the opportunity to breathe several Dragon Breaths at the Earth Element Lord. The black dragons fangs and claws inflicted minimal damage on the Earth Element Lord, and Dragon Language Magic, was beyond the comprehension of the current black dragon. Therefore, it could only use its innate Dragon Breath to attack the Earth Element Lord. Splash! The fallen Earth Element Lord suddenly disintegrated, transforming into stone spheres about a meter in diameter, which began to roll on the ground; Even the severed rock leg broke down into several smaller stone spheres rolling towards the body of the Earth Element Lord; Damn, its healing itself Song Jians face darkened as he swung his sword at the nearest stone sphere; The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashed fiercely on the stone sphere, Bang! still, the stone sphere shattered into several pieces. Over three hundred points of damage floated from the shattered stone, which then quickly broke down into even smaller stone spheres. Wow, the defense of the BOSS drops markedly after it decomposes! Song Jians eyes lit up, his expression joyful. He was originally prepared for a protracted battle, intending to wear down this BOSS with its astonishing defense, but unexpectedly, the opponent would automatically decompose after the body was mutilated, and then recombine; After decomposing, its defense significantly dropped, to the point where even ordinary players could easily shatter it; Song Jian laughed out loud, as long as they found the weakness, no BOSS could not be killed by the players; Sword Silk! Rapid Sword! Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian moved like a whirlwind, slashing at the giant stone spheres around him. Sword Qi raced through the air, and wherever Song Jian passed, a series of crackling explosion sounds followed. One by one, the meter-wide stone spheres exploded into heaps of rubble, and then re-condensed into smaller stone spheres; The smaller the stone sphere, the lower the defense, and in the end, even a casual squeeze could turn it into mud; However, there were too many stone spheres around, and even if Song Jian was fast, he couldnt stop these stones from reassembling; Human, youve angered me! The reassembled Earth Element Lord let out an angry roar. Its two fists clenched and hammered the ground; At this point, the Earth Element Lord, after reassembling, had directly lost over a thousand vitality points. Damage caused by Song Jian after its disintegration did not constitute actual harm to its body, but was deducted at a certain ratio. If not, the Earth Element Lord could have been unable to reassemble. When Song Jian caused it to break down into countless stone spheres, he dealt tens of thousands of points of damage to it. Seeing that the Earth Element Lords vitality had dropped by over a thousand points, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. If he wanted to deal over a thousand points of damage right now, it would take at least half an hour. But in just a few minutes, he had already lost an eighth of its vitality. Boom! The fists of the Earth Element Lord fiercely smashed into the swamp, immediately starting a rain of mud. A wave of air hit the surface of the swamp, arousing a mud-wave that spread out in all directions. Song Jian stomped his feet, his figure leaping into the air. In mid-air, a pair of wings gleaming with metallic luster appeared on his back. With two flutters, his body rose even higher; The Earth Element Lord raised his head and stared at Song Jian in mid-air. Opening his mouth, a jet of gray mud spewed out towards Song Jian; Song Jian had just risen into the air and was unable to dodge in time. By the time he reacted, the mud was already rushing towards him from everywhere; Boom! Song Jian felt as if hed been caught in a mudslide, a five-hundred points worth of damage floated overhead. His body became uncontrollable, wrapped in the mud, and he fell towards the ground; By the time Song Jian managed to get up from the ground, he found his body felt dozens of kilograms heavier, and every step he took was a struggle; Taking a glance at himself, Song Jians face displayed a bitter smile. At this moment, he looked as if he had just crawled out from a squelch of mud, his body entirely covered in it. Checking his status bar, there was a new debuff labeled mud bind. Not only was his movement speed and attack speed reduced by 30%, even his physical attributes temporarily dropped by 5 points. Feel the wrath of the earth! The Earth Element Lord roared, raising its hands abruptly. Within a radius of dozens of meters, all the mud in the swamp congealed into dozens of thick mud pillars, which rose from the ground like tentacles, lashing out at Song Jian and the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon let out an angry roar, being wrapped up directly by five or six mud pillars of the size of water buckets. It struggled mightily at first, easily breaking free of the mud pillars constraints. But each time it broke free, some mud was left on its body, the more it left behind, the slower the struggle became. In the end, the Black Dragon was heavily wrapped by more than a dozen mud pillars and pulled from mid-air to the ground. It looked as if it was wrapped in a thick cocoon, leaving only a dragonhead, bellowing in anger; Meanwhile, around Song Jian, the pillars of mud went erect, one after the other, crashing down towards him; Boom, boom, boom ~ Each mud pillar came down, colliding violently with the ground, the impact sounding like a landslide. Song Jian tried to dodge, but still got hit hard twice, his vitality immediately plunged considerably; I cant keep going on like this, or Ill have to use the Enemy of Death God skill. Song Jian glanced at the incapacitated Black Dragon, thinking to himself. Chapter 624 - Chapter 624: Chapter 624: Level Thirty Chapter 624: Chapter 624: Level Thirty Immortal Sword Body! With a light shout from Song Jian, a dazzling golden light radiated from his body. Eight long sword phantoms appeared and began to slowly rotate around him. The original Mud Binding effect slowly disappeared as the Immortal Sword Body came into effect; the mud on his body shattered under the pressure of his strong aura. The previous shallow imprints left by his sword strikes on the body of the Earth Elemental Lord C the Boss C turned into deep incisions; each attack scattering numerous small rocks. Light Strike! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly erupted with a golden Sword Qi several meters long, slashing towards the Earth Elemental Lord; Glug glug! Golden Sword Qi left a one-inch deep cut on the body of the stone elemental, the wound filled with golden Sword Qi that caused the surrounding rocks to collapse continuously; The Light Strike was primarily targeted towards creatures of darkness attribute, but this didnt mean its power would diminish when attacking creatures of other attributes. In fact, Light Strike was always Song Jians strongest attacking skill, dealing even more significant damage to creatures of darkness attribute; The Boss roared and raised its foot towards Song Jian. Song Jian gathered his sword aura and moved aside; A massive boom echoed as the ground within a ten-meter radius sank a foot deep. A shockwave sent Song Jian flying, resulting in over three hundred points of damage. Its hard to avoid the Bosss area attacks, Song Jian grumbled, taking out an Advanced Healing Potion from his bag and gulping it down; Roar~! A dragon roar echoed as the mud binding the Black Dragon was turned into a thick shell by the searing dragons breath and lost its adhesive nature. The Black Dragon broke free and regained its freedom; Seemingly irritated by the Earth Elemental Lord that had brought it down from the sky, the Black Dragon flew up and opened its mouth wide. From the depths of its throat, an impressive red light was gathering; Seconds later, the red light morphed into a red vortex filled with the volatile essence of flames; Boom! A rapidly rotating Vortex Fireball spewed out from the Black Dragons mouth, harshly slamming into the Earth Elemental Lord. The fiery energy, like a drill, bore into the body of the Earth Elemental Lord. The rocks in contact with the Vortex Fireball turned red hot, and lava even started flowing at the areas closest to the fireball; When the Vortex Fireball could no longer penetrate deeper, the violent flames burst out all at once. The powerful explosion created a pit over a meter in diameter on the body of the Earth Elemental Lord, scattering numerous rocks and spraying hot lava; The blow caused significant damage to the Earth Elemental Lord, an injury exceeding a thousand points appeared above its head. Half of its body was blown up, and it let out a painful roar. Its previously raised arms slumped, and its body disintegrated again; Song Jians eyes lit up. This time, the disassembled rocks of the Earth Elemental Lord were even smaller than before, each barely measuring a foot in diameter; Black Dragon, use an area attack on these scattered rocks Song Jian ordered. The Black Dragon, weakened after using the Vortex Fireball, dove towards the ground, spewing flames as it flew. Song Jian, with his long sword, rapidly slashed at the surrounding rock spheres. The defenses of the stone spheres greatly decreased as they crumbled into smaller ones. However, Song Jian turned his attention to the initially disassembled rocks; The Black Dragon dove down, spewing fire as it flew, turning the smaller rock spheres into ash. A gust of wind blew, and they turned into dust. After ten seconds, all the stone spheres began merging again. However, the fully fused Earth Elemental Lord was now half its original size, measuring only six to seven meters tall; An injury of over two thousand points floated above the newly formed Earth Elemental Lord; Lets see how many times you can regenerate Song Jian squinted, determinedly declaring. With a thought, a figure made of shadows appeared before him C an Abyssal Phantom C who together with Song Jian, charged the Earth Elemental Lord from both sides. Though unable to activate the Holy Sword skill, the Abyssal Phantom was able to draw the Earth Elemental Lord Bosss attention. Song Jian activated his Rapid Sword, and his attack speed increased instantly; At this point, Song Jians Immortal Sword Body was about to reach its time limit. Once the effect ended, Song Jian would not be able to fight the Earth Elemental Lord head-on. Thud, thud, thud~ The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword continuously hit the Earth Elemental Lord. Song Jian hoped to activate the Holy Sword effect by increasing his attack speed, but the effect did not activate before the Rapid Sword effect wore off; Song Jians expression darkened. If he could not shatter the Earth Elemental Lord again, once his Immortal Sword Body effect wore off, his only option would be to flee. However, at that very moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system alert; System: You have completed the Epic Task, Queen Katerina. Anna Katerina has officially taken her first step to becoming Queen. Task reward: Level increased by 1, all attribute points increased by 2; A ray of light emerged from Song Jian. The twenty-ninth level Song Jian instantly became level thirty; His Vitality Points that had dropped to 60% also immediately replenished to full; Eye of Doom! Song Jians vertical eye on his forehead opened, shooting a dazzling silver beam towards the Earth Elemental Lord Boss. The Boss has a stout physical defense, but its mental resistance should be slightly weaker. Song Jian had never come across a Boss with robust physical, magical, and mental defenses; The silver beam hit the Earth Elemental Lord, immediately causing countless sparks. The impacted area started cracking quickly, shedding stone powder; The Earth Elemental Lord let out a fearful roar as it stuck its hand into the swamp mud. In no time, the murky mud followed its body towards other parts, quickly coating the Earth Elemental Lord Boss; The silver beam from Eye of Doom continued to hit its target, continuously opposing the mud, and after five seconds it had only caused slightly over two hundred points of damage after an initial damage of over eight hundred points; It appeared that the mud layer covering its body was aimed at resisting mental damage and increasing its mental resistance; Chapter 625 - Chapter 625: Chapter 625: The Body Becomes Smaller Chapter 625: Chapter 625: The Body Becomes Smaller After leveling up to 30, Song Jian used the extra skill point to upgrade Sword Silk. The sixth level Sword Silk was more powerful, increasing the number of sword silks from three to five, and each one dealt more damage. Moreover, the attack range increased by two meters, making it even stronger. Once Sword Silk is upgraded to level ten, it evolves into a more powerful skill: Sword Web. Song Jian was eagerly anticipating this advanced skill. With only one-third of its Vitality Points remaining, the Earth Elemental Lord Boss was nearing defeat. Once its shattered again, it would be possible to deal massive damage as it crumbled into pieces, thereby finishing off the boss. Surging abruptly to level thirty left Song Jian feeling frantic. The system kept issuing alerts, but the Bosss attacks were so intense that Song Jian didnt have time to check and could only destroy the Boss first before dealing with anything else. With the effects of the Immortal Sword Body worn off, Song Jian could no longer face the Earth Elemental Lord Boss head-on and had to navigate around its enormous body. His long sword kept chopping at the body of the Earth Elemental Lord. Previously, Song Jian was only able to reach its lower legs, but now he could slash at the thighs. For the moment, sparks flew off the body of the Earth Elemental Lord. Intense counter-impact forces kept hitting Song Jians right arm, but he gnashed his teeth and persistently kept slashing. At this time, the Black Dragon, continuously spewing Dragon Breath, suddenly extended a few phantom spider legs from the Spider Spear Armor it was wearing. Each leg, with the likeness of a spear, targeted the Earth Elemental Lords body. Clang, clang, clang~ The phantom spider spears kept hitting the body of the Earth Elemental Lord, giving off a metallic clanking sound and leaving only superficial marks but not even a small dent. A series of -1 floated above the head of the Earth Elemental Lord Boss, and its defense wasnt breached. Although the Spider Spear Armor is a silver-grade piece of equipment, its level is too low, just level 15. The spider spear attack it triggered inflicted almost no damage on the Earth Elemental Lord Boss, but inexplicably drew its aggro. The Earth Elemental Lord, which had fist clenched and was about to smash Song Jian, suddenly roared at the Black Dragon, locked its gaze on it, and started absorbing Earth Elemental Energy from the swamp. In just a short while, a stone ball with a diameter of over one meter appeared in its right hand, and the surface of this stone ball constantly oozed foul-smelling mud. At this time, the Black Dragon looked exhausted after casting the super-grade skill Vortex Fireball and continuously spewing Dragon Breath. In its weakened state, it failed to notice that the Earth Elemental Lord Boss had shifted its attention to it. Song Jian had a quick thought, and the moment the Earth Elemental Lord took action, he put the Black Dragon into the Pet Space. The mud-covered stone ball passed through the afterimage of the Black Dragon and slammed into the distance. After being put into the Pet Space, it would take at least ten minutes before the Black Dragon could be summoned again. Moreover, once the Black Dragon entered the Pet Space, it would fall asleep and couldnt be counted on for the battle. Song Jian aimed at the right leg of the Earth Elemental Lord and continued his relentless chopping there. Each stroke landed almost at the same spot. When it lost track of the Black Dragon and turned to attack him, Song Jian had already chopped a three-inch-deep cut at the root of the right leg of the Earth Elemental Lord. I refuse to believe that, without triggering the passive talent skill of the Holy Sword, I cannot hack off one of your legs! Song Jian declared forcefully. He moved agilely around the massive body of the Earth Elemental Lord, continuously dodging its attacks. A boss of such size is naturally less agile. Using the bosss huge body to dodge its attacks isnt a new trick invented by Song Jian. This kind of dodging method requires not only a high level of player perception and insight but also agility attributes that are at least one level higher than the monster. This is like dancing on a knifes edge, playing with a broadsword on a tightrope. A momentary lapse can not only fail to dodge the bosss attacks, but it can also lead to heavy injuries. Most importantly, this method is only effective against bosses like the Earth Elemental Lord, which have massive bodies and lack agility. Song Jians nerves were on edge. The skills of the Earth Elemental Lord mainly dealt area-of-effect damage. If he wasnt timely with his dodges, he could be affected, and most of its skills also had dizzying and slowing effectshe found it a headache. Just as Song Jian thought that it would take him more than half an hour to sever the right leg of the Earth Elemental Lord, suddenly a flash of gold flickered. With a hefty swing of his sword, he surprisingly slashed through the base of the thigh of the Earth Elemental Lord without any resistance. Song Jians eyes lit upThe effect of Holy Sword had been triggered! Boom, boom, boom~ A thick stone leg fell, and the boss let out an angry roar. Its entire body crumbled into countless stones which were about 30 to 40 centimeters in size and rolled all over the place. Song Jians heart leaped with joy. A golden Sword Qi bloomed from his left index finger. With a sudden swipe, several stones around him shattered. Sword Silk! Whoosh, whoosh~ Five golden silks, each carrying a vicious Sword Qi, whipped out in all directions, shattering seven or eight stones instantly. These five golden sword silks were highly condensed Sword Qi, with a sharpness equaling the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. In just a matter of seconds, Song Jian shattered dozens of stones. On the one hand, going up a level had undoubtedly made him stronger. On the other hand, the stones from the Earth Elemental Lord, once it crumbled, became even more brittle, almost no different from ordinary rocks. Song Jian used his full strength to continuously shatter each stone. This was the Earth Elemental Lord Bosss weak point when it was crumbling into stones. It was the only time when massive damage could be inflicted. Otherwise, facing the Earth Elemental Lord Boss, whose body was as hard as the toughest alloy in the world, Song Jian would likely need to grind for several hours to kill it. However, in front of a Tier One Boss, it was impossible to hold out for several hours, let alone several minutes, without the Immortal Sword Body enhancement. Ten seconds later, all the remaining stones began to gather towards the center. In no time, they solidified into an Earth Elemental Lord over three meters tall. This height would already be considered that of a giant among humans, but compared to the Earth Elemental Lord, which was previously over ten meters tall, it was merely a child. The moment the Earth Elemental Lord returned to human form, a damage reading of 1800 floated above its head. Song Jian swung his sword, giving it a harsh slash. With a swoosh sound, a golden Sword Qi created a wound over three feet long and deeper than a finger at the chest of the Earth Elemental Lord Boss. Huh, it seems its super defense has vanished after it shrunk? Song Jians eyes brightened, and a smirk appeared at the corners of his mouth. Chapter 626 - Chapter 626: Chapter 626: Stone Man Battle Pet Chapter 626: Chapter 626: Stone Man Battle Pet The Earth Elemental Lord with its giant body over ten meters tall, crumbles and disintegrates every time it receives severe damage, only to reform anew. However, as it fragments into countless small stone spheres, its defense drastically weakens. Failing to deal substantial damage during this moment would mean its inevitable reconsolidation, by which all wounds on its body are healed as if new. After several episodes of disintegration, Song Jian inflicted considerable damage. Each blow reduced the height of the Earth Elemental Lord. Now, its body had shrunk from over ten meters to barely three. Moreover, as its height decreased to three meters, its defense became much weaker. Thump! The Earth Elemental Lord swung its arm, smashing violently towards Song Jian. Song Jian defended himself with his sword, but the moment it made contact with the blow, he was sent flying backward, taking more than three hundred points in damage. Although it has fallen in stature, its attack power remains unchanged Song Jian muttered, narrowing his eyes. Broken Wing Dance! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword left traces in midair, slashing repeatedly at the Earth Elemental Lord. Its defense drastically reduced, the Lord was beset by a flurry of stone shards, with each hit doing over three hundred points of damage. The smaller Earth Elemental Lord could no longer dodge attacks by relying on its huge yet unwieldy body. With its significantly lowered defense, even though Song Jians Immortal Sword Body had been activated, he could still compete briefly with the Earth Elemental Lord. The vitality points of the Earth Elemental Lord plummeted rapidly. With its weakened defense, it stood no chance against Song Jian. A few minutes later, its vitality points dropped to zero, and deep cracks began to appear on its large body. Cursed human, the Earth Elementals will remember what youve done! roared the Earth Elemental Lord, snarling its final wrath. Boom! With a thunderous explosion, the body of the Earth Elemental Lord splintered into countless fragments, scattering across a fifteen-meter radius. System: The Earth Elemental Lord cursed you before its death, lowering your reputation with the Earth Elementals to indifferent. Song Jian was left speechless. His reputation with the Dwarven clan had already dropped to hostile, and now his reputation with the Earth Elementals, one of the elemental beings, had dropped to indifferent. If he continued playing this game, he might gain the title of public enemy. However, upon seeing the experience points he had obtained from the battle, he immediately placed his reputation with the Earth Elementals to the back of his mind. Such a large amount of experience? Song Jian exclaimed, looking at his slightly elevated experience bar. His experience, which had initially almost reached halfway, had risen by an eighth, and was now almost 70% towards level 30. After surveying his battle experience, Song Jian turned his attention to searching for the Earth Spirit Bead amongst the BOSSs dropped items. This BOSS dropped over a dozen equipment and items, amongst which was only one bead-like object. Song Jian picked it up and found that it was indeed an Earth Spirit Bead. Flawless Earth Spirit Bead (Silver Grade), Special Item C Effects: Constitution +3, Physical Defense +300; Possesses significant elemental earth energy, allows its bearer to disguise as an Earth Elemental being; The effects of the item are activated the moment it is placed in the equipment slot; Usage Level: 1; Can it be taken out of the game: Yes. This Earth Spirit Bead has a much higher quality than the one sold by the goblin merchant! A look of delight crossed Song Jians face. The bead sold by the goblin merchant had no properties, it just claimed to possess a significant amount of elemental earth energy, enough to conceal someones presence. However, this bead not only has the property of Constitution +3, Physical Defense +300 but can also allow its bearer to disguise as an Earth Elemental being. With this thought in mind, Song Jian immediately placed the Earth Spirit Bead into his equipment slot and sure enough, a new skill named Disguise as an Earth Elemental being appeared. After it was activated, Song Jians image instantly transformed into a dorky stone man. However, this was merely an illusion that was shaped by the elemental earth energy. The moment a battle begins, the surface layer of this energy will be disrupted. Furthermore, this transformation skill couldnt be used constantly. Its cooldown time was as long as half an hour. After trying out the transformation skill, Song Jian shifted his attention to other dropped items. Very soon, the items dropped by the Earth Elemental Lords BOSS had been sorted out by Song Jian. Apart from the Earth Spirit Bead, there were six green-rated level 30 equipment, two blue-rated level 30 equipment, and a Battle Pet Stone that could summon a rock man from the Earth Elementals as a battle pet. There was no limit to the number of players battle pets. Only when recruiting NPCs to become followers would the increasing number carry penalties. Song Jian thought for a moment, then summoned the rock man himself. Suddenly, a rock man under a meter tall appeared by Song Jians side. Luckily, the starting level of this rock man was already level 30, so Song Jian didnt have to help it level up. A level 30 rock man had attributes far superior to most players and could almost rival a level 30 elite BOSS. Squeak squeak squeak~ This rock man, who only reached Song Jians thigh, began looking around curiously as soon as it appeared. Upon spotting Song Jian, it immediately ran over, hugged his thigh, made a sound similar to a chicks chirping, and looked up at Song Jian pitifully. What do you want? Song Jian inquired, looking down. Squeak squeak squeak~ The rock man hugged onto Song Jians thigh, looking very anxious. It then started to nibble on his leg. After a brief pain, a lightbulb lit up in Song Jians head as he realized something. Are you hungry? Song Jian asked. Squeak~ The rock man nodded vehemently, a look of longing on its face. What do you want to eat? Dirt? Song Jian pointed at the muck in the swamp as he asked. The rock man looked to where Song Jian was pointing and immediately kept shaking its head, a look of distaste on its face. So, what do you want to eat? Song Jian felt a headache coming on, feeling as if he had just adopted a baby. The rock man looked around, and suddenly spotted the stone fragments left behind after the death of the Earth Elemental Lord. Its eyes sparkled, and it rushed toward the rock fragments, picking them up and starting to nibble. You eat rocks? Song Jian was stunned, then took out a unit of rock from his inventory. Seeing the rock in Song Jians hand, the rock man immediately threw aside the rock it was eating, opened its arms and ran over to Song Jian. It let out a sound similar to a kittens meow as it eagerly embraced the rock in Song Jians hand. Song Jian handed the rock over and the rock man grabbed it, starting to devour it with big bites. Youre actually quite easy to take care of. Song Jian patted the smooth head of the rock man, chuckling to himself. Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: Chapter 627: The Campaign of Territorial Expansion Chapter 627: Chapter 627: The Campaign of Territorial Expansion Within Doomsday City, the territory of the City of Hope Alliance was continuously expanding, and Song Jians castle manor became increasingly magnificent. The players who had joined the City of Hope Alliance had surpassed two hundred, and their safe houses were almost all connected to form a large area. It could be said that the City of Hope Alliance had become the largest alliance within Doomsday City. The promotion of a safe house to the next manor level only requires approval from the Vice Alliance Leader. However, to promote a Level 6 Manor to a Level 1 City, the Alliance Leaders approval is required. In addition, a special building, the Teleportation Gate, has to be constructed before it is eligible for promotion. Wang Qi, how is the construction of the Teleportation Gate? Li Keer sat in the main seat of the conference room, leaning forward, her two hands on the table, and asked earnestly. Keer, Wallace could construct the Teleportation Array, but what we lack now are the magical materials for constructing it. These are forbidden goods in the game, and no Commerce Group is willing to sell them! Wang Qi helplessly spread his hands. Miss, the Teleportation Array belongs to special buildings for territory promotion. All cities strictly control its distribution; even the Silver Moon Commerce cannot supply us. The likelihood of other Commerce Groups selling is even lower. The butler George said with a troubled face. This is unacceptable. When Song Jian returns, we must be ready to construct the Teleportation Array. This way, when he returns, we can immediately upgrade to a city-level Alliance territory! Li Keer said grimly. But this is too difficult I just want to know, can it be done? If you cant do it, well let someone else who can be the Vice Alliance Leader! Li Keer stared at Wang Qi and asked with a serious expression. Even though her face was stern, her young age devoid her of any imposing aura, making her appear rather adorable instead. Well, Ill do my best. I will mobilize everyone in the Alliance to search for these construction materials Wang Qi gritted his teeth. Good, very good! Li Keer nodded with satisfaction, acting like a leader commending her top-performing manager. Just then, a player hurried into the conference room and shouted, Vice Alliance Leader, the cooldown period for the territory expansion battle is almost over! The nearby Summit of Heroes Alliance rejected our proposal to unite. They have begun to dispatch troops to areas adjacent to our territory! What, how dare they Wang Qi raised his eyebrows, about to slam his hand on the table and stand up; But then, he heard Li Keer gently cough twice. Wang Qi instantly froze and silently mouthed to the player, Dont you have eyes, cant you see the leader sitting there? Make your report to her first! The player wore an embarrassed expression and quickly saluted to Li Keer, Young leader, the war between our City of Hope Alliance and the Summit of Heroes Alliance is imminent. Please give your instructions! Hmph, leader is leader, why call me a young leader? Li Keer snorted coldly and stared at the player. Are you looking down on me? In fact, Li Keers current level was twenty-eight, three levels higher than the player. But her youthful appearance, no matter how mature she tried to behave, couldnt command respect from others; Yes, thats my fault. I should have said, leader, leader! The player lightly slapped his own cheek and quickly apologized. Alright, go now. Let sister Luo Tianyu lead the citys defense force to prepare for the enemy. Wang Qi, you go and gather the other players, prepare for the guild war! Li Keer ordered. Yes, leader! The player saluted again, quickly turned, and left; Wang Qi also stood up with a wry smile on his face and walked out; Both Li Keer and Wang Qi were Vice Alliance Leaders of the City of Hope Alliance. But no matter how thick-skinned Wang Qi is, he wouldnt compete for authority with a little girl. Every time there was any Alliance matter, it was Li Keer who made the final decisions. But Li Keers commands were always not only playful but also targeted. Despite her youthful demeanor, she already exhibited the demeanor of a female CEO. I wonder what kind of family Li Keer comes from in the real world! Wang Qi, shaking his head, walked out of the Alliance building. At this time, Luo Tianyu, riding a war horse and wearing shiny red armor, held a Square Sky Halberd glowing with a dark golden aura. This Square Sky Halberd was over two meters long, so long that even while she was riding the war horse, its tip dug into the ground; Behind her there were three square arrays of one hundred soldiers each: one consisted of sword and shield infantry, another of long spear infantry, and the last of longbow archers; Scattered around these three arrays were fifty lightweight cavalrymen clothed in leather armor. On the left side of these light cavalrymen hung a long spear, and on the other side, a war knife. They all carried double-barreled hunting rifles on their backs, making them look rather peculiar; Tianyu! Wang Qi greeted Luo Tianyu. Luo Tianyu nodded and asked, How much longer until the cooldown period for the territory expansion battle? Less than an hour! Wang Qi checked the Alliance panel and said. Good, Ill go to the border and set up our formation, you send people to guard all around, be careful of the enemys detours and ambushes! After Luo Tianyu finished speaking, she raised her halberd. The soldiers standing behind her gave out a unified shout, then, following Luo Tianyus lead, they headed towards the outskirts of their territory; Watching Luo Tianyus figure, Wang Qi shook his head slightly. A lovely girl like her who loves to fight and turned her safe house into a military camp to train her soldiers was really unusual; When the Alliance upgraded to a Level 6 Manor and could construct a soldiers military camp, Wang Qi immediately set the camp next to Luo Tianyus safe house. This way, the two military camps were both under Luo Tianyus command; However, the Alliance members could rent soldiers from the military camps to assist in battles based on the contribution points they earned. During the war period, all NPC soldiers were commanded exclusively by Luo Tianyu; Several territory expansion battles later, Luo Tianyu became adept at commanding forces. She had never lost any direct battles; even when facing players twice her number, she always emerged victorious. But while Luo Tianyu feared no one on the front line, many Alliance players would attack the City of Hope Alliances hinterland from other directions. They snuck into the hinterland to cause destruction. Given that the cooldown period for the territory expansion battle had shortened significantly, they couldnt construct defensive walls like they used to while setting up their safe house; If they started to build a wall, they would probably end up having territory that expanded hundreds of meters outward before the construction was completed. Thus, they couldnt defend their territory like an impenetrable fortress, leaving no opportunities for the enemy. They could only dispatch more personnel to guard around and form another team to counter-attack once the enemy was found; While the territory expansion battle raged on, a stone man over two meters tall and a small stone man just over one meter high emerged from the Protection Black Mist and entered Doomsday City. Chapter 628 - Chapter 628: Chapter 628: The Surprise Attack Squad Chapter 628: Chapter 628: The Surprise Attack Squad After leaving the Protection Black Mist, Song Jian was somewhat surprised to discover that the territory of his Alliance had expanded to the outskirts of the city, all the way to the Black Mist of the Pixiu Tigers; The moment he stepped out of the Protection Black Mist, he received a system notification. System: The location youre now in belongs to the Hope Alliance. You must abide by the rules of the Hope Alliance. Violators will be punished, and in serious cases, you may be expelled. System: Welcome home, Alliance Leader! Has the territory of the Alliance expanded this much? Song Jian was somewhat surprised and quickly opened the Alliance interface to have a closer look. During his absence from the City of Hope, many players were weakened, including communication, alliance information, etc. Now that he had returned to the City of Hope, everything had returned to normal. What surprised Song Jian was that the area of the Hope Alliance was ten times larger than when he left. At this point, the territory of the Hope Alliance encompassed the novice area he was in when he first started the game, taking up nearly a tenth of the city. Impressive. It seems like Wang Qi really has the potential to be a leader. Without me, hes been doing an exceptional job. Excellent! Song Jian praised happily. The Alliance only has two Vice Alliance Leaders, one is Wang Qi, and the other is Li Keer. Li Keer was too young, and Song Jian did not believe that the Alliances prosperity was due to her. However, reality is always more exciting than ones imagination. Song Jian would be astonished to realize that the Alliances decisions and development direction have all been controlled by Li Keer. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed that seven or eight players were sneaking over from a distance, and all their names were in red. Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. Red players only exist in two situations: those who have killed too much and have a high sin value, and those who are part of Alliance guilds in territorial expansion battles. Hey, look, therere two Stone Men over there A player from the Summit of Heroes Alliance suddenly notices two Stone Men, one large and one small, standing beside the Black Mist in the distance, and immediately points and whispers to his companions. Monsters? Isnt this the territory of the Hope Alliance? Why would monsters still spawn here? Another player wondered. At this point, both Song Jian and the Stone Man had red names while maintaining the image of Stone Man. Upon first glance, players would instinctively see them as monsters. Song Jian, haha, this monster has a strange name. But why does it sound familiar? A player, staring at the name above Song Jians head, laughed. Song Jian, Song Jian A player with a red mole on his forehead frowned in concentration, as if recalling something. Moments later, his face paled, and he cried out, Fog grass! Isnt this the first ranked player on the Honor of Level List and the leader of the City of Hope Alliance? City of Hope Alliance? Impossible. Hasnt that player disappeared for a while? If it werent for the Honor of Level List still having his name, many people would think he was already dead! A player argued in disbelief. Fog grass, look for yourself, see if the name of that Stone Man is Song Jian or not! The player with the mole pointed exasperatedly in the direction of Song Jian. Ehh, it really is him. Could it be a case of the same name and surname? Are you an idiot? How could there be a person with the same name and surname! But hes clearly a monster. Maybe hes even a BOSS. Look, he even has minions Because of Song Jians transformation into an Earth Elemental, this led to a dispute among the players from the Summit of Heroes Alliance. Their small groups purpose was to sneak attack the Hope Alliances interior. If they cant breach the Alliance Crystal in the Manor Castle, they will seek to destroy as many of the City of Hope Alliance buildings as possible, delaying its development. There were three groups like these. There werent many players in the Summit of Heroes Alliance. Their alliance was only level four, and they had not managed to build a barracks yet. On the frontlines, they still needed a lot of players to resist. Lets not bother with the details. Lets just kill him first! The leading player narrowed his eyes, releasing an intimidating murderous aura. Above Song Jians head, only his name was displayed, not his level or Vitality Points. If all his attributes were displayed, these players would probably lose their courage to fight. Whoosh, whoosh~ A rain of arrows came flying towards Song Jian. It was actually just a dozen arrows. This was only possible because the raiding party from Summit of Heroes had a long-range archer. Without him, they wouldnt have had the first strike advantage. After all, a stealthy rogue was the most suitable for sneaking in. Song Jian sneered, stretching out his right hand to summon the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He activated the Rapid Sword skill, using the long sword in his hand to parry the incoming arrows. After a series of clinks and clanks, the dozen or so arrows were all deflected away by him using ordinary techniques. This move stunned everyone, and they all stared open-mouthed at Song Jian, then turned to glare at the archer. Did did you go easy on him? a rogue ventured hesitantly. Ill kick your The archer was almost bursting into vulgarities. Just as he was about to explode, a rogue suddenly pointed at Song Jian and exclaimed, Quick, look! Only then did the group realize that the Stone Man had transformed into a human. Fog Grass, its Song Jian, Song Jian, the leader of the City of Hope Alliance! someone yelled in alarm. What are you afraid of? Theres only two of them, and we have eight! Were the majority! The leader gritted his teeth and said. Thats right, this is a golden opportunity. As long as we kill him, we can directly swallow their alliance! Another rogue, his eyes glazed with fervor, roared like a gambler. Lets do it. Perhaps we can really kill him. Hes the top-ranked player on the Honor of Level List! The other players exchanged glances, each seeing a burning ambition in the others eyes. Seven rogues simultaneously entered Stealth mode and spread out to approach Song Jian. As for the archer, he continued to hold his bow and arrow, aiming at Song Jian. He didnt hope to deal much damage, only to obstruct Song Jians movements to the best of his ability. Song Jian completely ignored the existence of the archer. A semi-transparent aura appeared around him, emitting a bloody red light. Then, an eye slowly opened on his forehead C a Vertical Eye. A silver light shimmered within the Vertical Eye, immediately revealing the movements of the seven sneaking players with perfect clarity. Youre all going to die! Song Jian muttered with a cold, sinister grin at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 629 - Chapter 629: Chapter 629: Annihilation Chapter 629: Chapter 629: Annihilation Upon seeing a distant archer aim at Song Jian, the little stone figure at his side was momentarily taken aback. Then, with a furious shriek that sounded like Ji Ji Ji Ji~, the figure plunged both hands into the ground. Like water, the surrounding soil swiftly flowed towards its hands, forming a basketball-sized stone in no time. With a mighty heave, the figure hurled the stone at the archer. The stone whistled sharply through the air at high speed. The archer, who at the moment was taking aim at Song Jian, noticed a dark shadow flying towards him. Before he could react, he felt a powerful impact on his chest. Sharp pain erupted from his chest, and the bone-cracking sound of Ka-cha, ka-cha echoed in his ears. He was sent flying like a scarecrow far into the distance. Spurt~ Blood spewed from his mouth. The archer realized in horror that he had lost two-thirds of his Vitality Points in one hit. It had almost instantly killed him. What What kind of damage is this? Is he a level thirty Elite Boss? the archer asked, gaping at the mini stone figure, who was not even a meter tall. He couldnt reconcile the idea of this little stone figure dealing such a powerful blow at all. The stone figure pumped its fists in a triumphant display, continuing to emit a stream of Ji Jis after clocking the archers bewilderment. Meanwhile, Song Jian was all too aware of the seven robbers that were moving in on him. However, a smirk crept onto his face. Robbers that revealed their whereabouts were not much of a threat, regardless of their numbers. One of the robbers had snuck within two meters behind him. His dagger was already aiming for the back of Song Jians head. The other robbers watched with amusement, waiting for their companion to strike Song Jian unconscious, so they could attack him one by one like a relay race and bring him down. Die, stone monster! The robber behind Song Jian tensed, intending to plunge his dagger into the back of Song Jians head like an animals fang. Heh, gotcha! The other robbers, seeing the action, had smiles creeping onto their faces, and the second relay player was already subtly moving towards Song Jian. Just as the robber behind Song Jian was about to make his move, a dazzling golden light burst forth from Song Jian, forcing everyone watching him to involuntarily close their eyes due to its intense brightness. The thief behind Song Jian also instinctively shut his eyes, and the very next instant, he felt a surge of danger engulfing him. This is bad! He had barely registered this feeling when he felt a piercing pain in his chest, as if something sharp had penetrated his body. Blood came surging out, and the robber felt his strength rapidly ebbing away as his body slumped to the ground. Just before he died, he finally saw what had ran him through C a dazzling golden Sword Qi that was radiating from Song Jians left index finger. Song Jian didnt even turn around but simply used Sword Finger to take out the robber whose Vitality Points werent even up to 800. Instant kill? How is this possible? The remaining robbers rubbed their eyes in disbelief. Upon witnessing Song Jians terrifying damage, two of the robbers shivered and began to retreat. Not one of you will escape! Song Jian snarled, his figure dissolving into a dark fog as he dashed towards the remaining robbers. Whoosh~ His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword easily tore through a robbers weakly defensive armor, and he slashed off half of the robbers Vitality Points with a mere regular attack. The robber was visibly terrified. How could his damage possibly be this high! the robber cried out, deflecting Song Jians attacks with a flurry of dagger swings. Help! he yelled to the others. Clang, clang, clang~ Sparks flew as the metallic weapons clashed. Every blow pushed the robber further back, until his back harshly met a wall after stumbling seven to eight steps backward. His arms were too weak to even grip his dagger anymore. Petrified, he saw Song Jian brandishing his long sword, aiming a heavy blow at his head. The golden Sword Qi that shimmered on the surface of the long sword was as fierce as a burning flame. No! the voice ended abruptly, and another robber fell under Song Jians attack. All of you are going to die! Song Jian said coldly. A pair of iron wings spread wide behind him, more than doubling his speed. The remaining robbers turned cold, no longer caring about anything else as they activated their Acceleration Skills and fled in all directions. Despite their best efforts, they were no match for Song Jians combined Frost Acceleration, Sword Shadow Step, and the enhancements of his iron wings. Song Jian defeated them one by one. Even the seriously injured archer was eventually slain by the small stone figures attack. Seeing Song Jian return, the stone figure pointed at the archers corpse and started to crow, obviously pleased with its recent achievement. With a faint smile, Song Jian patted the smooth head of the stone figure. He hadnt expected the figure to be so powerful in its attacks. While it wasnt as formidable as the Black Dragon, it showed great potential to be a valuable ally in the future. At this point, a sound came from the archers body. Ci Ci~, Ci Ci Ci ~ Undercover Team 3, Undercover Team 3 respond please. Teams 1 and 2 are already at predetermined locations, ready to act. Please report your progress! Song Jian looked over and saw a black walkie-talkie still functioning amidst the crushed corpse of the archer. Half of the walkie-talkie was smashed in, making it look like a piece of junk. Surprisingly, it was still working, albeit with some interference. Picking it up, Song Jian examined the device, only to find that it was something a player had created. I didnt realize that players could create these things already, Song Jian said, slightly dazed. Besides, this walkie-talkie was a product of engineering manufacturing. If there were blueprints, Song Jian could make it too. Why would players use this instead of the more convenient communicator for adding friends? Song Jian studied the walkie-talkie, flipping it over numerous times. Chapter 630 - Chapter 630: Chapter 630: Where is the Third Explosion? Chapter 630: Chapter 630: Where is the Third Explosion? The walkie-talkies range was only ten kilometers, which was no comparison to communication with friends. Song Jian held this walkie-talkie, thought for a moment, and began to disassemble it. The item was not of a high level. With Song Jians engineering skills, he was fully capable of analyzing it. Moreover, disassembling engineering items had a certain chance of understanding the blueprint of the item alone. However, in order to understand the engineering drawings on his own, the item must not be of high grade and there must be limitations on the quantity. It was impossible to disassemble only one item and directly understand the engineering blueprint of the item. Soon, the walkie-talkie in Song Jians hand was disassembled into several parts; Hmm, what is this? Song Jian picked out a metal ring and inspected it closely. A tracking device? Interesting! Song Jian smirked, it seemed that the Summit of Heroes Alliance did not trust them who had infiltrated their team. They were even tracking their location through the walkie-talkie. After disassembling the walkie-talkie, Song Jians engineering making skills gained two points. After that, he smashed the tracker into dust. This team is only the third infiltration team, there should be a first and second team too! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, two roars were suddenly heard from far away, and two plumes of black smoke billowed up. Song Jians face fell, it seemed that his act of killing this infiltration team had been discovered by the enemy, and they had directly ordered the remaining two teams to act. Because the territory had become increasingly large and the areas to defend had also increased, building walls was impossible, thus creating many vulnerabilities for enemies. The citys defense troops could at most protect important buildings, such as buildings affecting territory promotion like the Magic Tower. It would be very difficult to rebuild if these types of buildings were destroyed, whereas other buildings like shops would be much easier to rebuild if destroyed. Song Jian looked in the direction of the explosion. One of them was the location of the Magic Tower. The other place was where he had expanded after leaving, which must also be an important building. What is Wang Qi doing, not defending such an important place? Song Jian was somewhat irritated. He was quite happy when he saw the development of the territory after returning to Doomsday City, but now it seemed that there were many problems. With a thought, Song Jian stored the Stone Man into the Pet Space, flapped his iron wings, and flew towards the nearest position of the Magic Tower. Upon arriving, Song Jian found that there were already two groups of players engaged in a fierce battle, and the buildings around the Magic Tower had all been shattered. A transparent screen appeared on the surface of the Magic Tower, reflecting the sunlight. A muscular mage was standing on the third floor of the Magic Tower, looking down at the two groups of people fighting beneath him. You are seeking your own deaths, thinking that you can destroy my Magic Tower with a little bit of explosives! Bloodline Wizard Wallace roared, continuously waving the bone wand in his hand, releasing a barrage of magical attacks on the enemies below as if he was a turret. Retreat, retreat, retreat! The intel is wrong, the defense of this Magic Tower is too strong, the TNT cant even break it! a thief yelled, glancing frantically in all directions, looking for a way out. However, players from the Hope Alliance were continuously pouring out from the streets and alleys, completely blocking their retreat. This is a trap! One of the players from the Summit of Heroes roared in anger just before dying. Haha, still realizing now? Its too late. Even you know that the Magic Tower is an important building, dont you think we do? We were just waiting for you fools to fall into the trap! The players from the City of Hope all burst into laughter. The City of Hope had a larger number of players in the beginning. In addition, Luo Tianyu on the front lines was equal to an army. Even with battle pets, less than two hundred players simply couldnt resist her, which also resulted in the City of Hope having plenty of manpower for internal defense in the territory. Hmm, strange, why were there only two explosions? According to the intelligence, the Summit of Heroes sent three infiltration teams, didnt they? Wang Qi stood in the headquarters building of the alliance, overlooking everything around him. Seeing that only two buildings had exploded, he was immediately puzzled. From the third level of the mansion, each level up requires a special building. Now the sixth level League territory, in addition to the Magic Tower and auction houses, also includes a library. These are special buildings, and destroying these three buildings would significantly slow down the advancement speed of the City of Hope Alliance. Theoretically, if the Summit of Heroes Alliance wanted to delay the development of the City of Hope Alliance, they shouldnt have attacked only the Magic Tower and the auction houses. However, there had been no sound of explosions at the location of the library. The news from the one hundred elite players lurking around it stated that there is no movement at all, which made Wang Qi feel as if things were getting out of control. When Song Jian saw the light curtain on the surface of the Magic Tower and the players of the Summit of Heroes being killed on the ground, he breathed a sigh of relief; It looks like Wang Qi did a good job, even learning wartime strategies now. A slight smirk curled up at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Just then, a fight broke out in the distance, with shouts that rocked the skies. Squinting, Song Jian looked far out to where the territory borders the land of the Summit of Heroes where a large group of people were fighting fiercely. The most noticeable was a female general dressed in red armor, wielding a Square Sky Halberd. Luo Tianyu? I didnt expect her to have grown so much! Song Jian said in surprise. Previous Luo Tianyu could only command thirty to fifty soldiers. Now, she was able to command hundreds of soldiers and players to fight, even effortlessly. The Summit of Heroes Alliance simply was not her opponent. Now already showing signs of collapse, they seemed likely to be defeated soon. Song Jian glanced at the alliance interface. If they won this territory expansion campaign, the territory would expand to an extreme. If they dont upgrade the level-six manor to a level-one city, they might not be able to expand the territory in the future. The territory of the City of Hope Alliance only accounted for a very small part in the entire Doomsday City. If it can be upgraded to a level one city, they would encompass one-fifth of the entire City of Hope. It would also become the largest territory among all alliances in Doomsday City. Sooner or later, I will dominate the whole Doomsday City, becoming the true city lord! Song Jian looked at the map of Doomsday City, involuntarily clenched his fist. Chapter 631 - Chapter 631: Chapter 631: Magic Material Chapter 631: Chapter 631: Magic Material We won! All players from the City of Hope Alliance cheered out loud. The Summit of Heroes Alliance was absolutely crushed; even their territory was seized by the City of Hope Alliance. The area occupied by the City of Hope Alliance had almost doubled, taking up a fifth of all Doomsday City. Hmph, we told you to merge, but you refused. Now youre the stray dogs you deserve to be! Li Keer sat at the head of the conference table, waving her small fists in the air, venting her resentment. Wang Qi! Li Keer suddenly turned her head and shouted at him. Wang Qi shivered involuntarily. He was afraid whenever the little tyrant called his name; every call always meant trouble. Little tyrant, I mean, leader, whats your order? Wang Qi replied helplessly. Li Keer, drumming her fingers on the table, frowned and said, Ive urged you countless times. When are you going to collect all the magic materials for the Transmission Array? Old Wallace cant wait any longer. Without creating a Transmission Array, how can we upgrade the city or maintain our position as the top alliance? Wallace, sitting at the conference table, remained silent with an innocent look on his face, feeling like a bystander. Damn, didnt we just talk about this this morning? Theres no way I could pull this off in such a short time, even if you sold me! Wang Qi nearly fainted in frustration. Hmph, useless. If Song Jian was here, he wouldve collected all these magic materials by now. Li Keer rolled her eyes and said disdainfully. Wang Qi felt a lump in his chest and was speechless for a while. Finally, he managed to choke out, Even if our leader were here, he couldnt gather all these magic materials either. These are items banned from trading in all cities! Suddenly, a voice echoed in the conference room. Well, thats not necessarily true! Song Jian walked in. He had absolute control within the entire territory, and could freely access anywhere and could set permissions for others. Song Jian! Li Keer jumped up from her chair and pounced on Song Jian, You finally came back, I was really worried something happened to you! Leader! Lord Leader! All the people in the meeting, started saluting to Song Jian. Wang Qi was incredibly excited. Since Song Jian left, everyone seemed to lose their confidence despite the smooth growth of the City of Hope Alliance. Song Jian took a look around the room. There were some faces he recognized and some that were new. As the City of Hope Alliance expanded, there seemed to be more and more management personnel. After walking naturally to the head of the conference table, Song Jian laughed and said to Li Keer, Keer, introduce me to everyone. Seeing Li Keer sitting at the head of the conference table, Song Jian realized that this elementary school girl was now in charge of the City of Hope Alliance. Li Keer introduced everyone Song Jian didnt recognize. Just as Song Jian thought, they were managers in charge of different duties. Hey? Wheres my Beastman slave? Why dont I see him? Song Jian asked with a frown. The Beastman Warrior he was referring to was the one he had enslaved using the Abyss Temptation spell. However, Song Jian hadnt seen him during the territory expansion war nor the present meeting. Theoretically, the Beastman Warrior was entitled to sit in the conference room based on his strength. Are you referring to the Beastman Warrior you brought back last time? Li Keer asked. Yes, him, Song Jian replied with a nod. Hmph, ever since you brought these sorts of riffraff to our Alliance, one of them has disappeared without a trace. We thought he was lost and went to great lengths to find him but to no avail. Li Keer said indignantly. Once Song Jian left Doomsday City, the Beastman Warrior began acting erratically. Not long after, the Beastman Warrior ran away. Some people saw him in other parts of Doomsday City. Song Jians face darkened. The flaw of the Abyss Temptation spell became increasingly apparent. While it has a high success rate, if the tamed slave doesnt stay with the master for a long period, theres a big chance of betrayal. Song Jian glanced at Wallace, another recruit hed brought in. However, his performance had consistently been excellent. After Song Jian appointed him to supervise the Magic Tower, he became even more active. His attendance at this meeting was proof enough that he had truly become one of them. Wheres the doctor? Song Jian asked. Doctor Ebsiting spends all day in the lab. Besides when he comes out to eat, we never see him, Li Keer complained. At one point, during a territory expansion war, a thief from an opposition alliance sneaked into Manor Castle. If not for the Bloody Ghost Poison Tree that detected his presence, Dr. Ebsiting might have been assassinated. Song Jian was startled. Someone had infiltrated his Manor Castle? Among all the territories controlled by the alliance, Manor Castle had the tightest defenses. Not only did it have a Bloody Ghost Poison Tree, but also numerous Bloody Ravens, Bloody Wolves, and NPC soldiers guarding the castle. Despite such strong defenses, someone still managed to sneak in. It appeared there were quite a few proficient players amongst them. All of Doctors needs have to be met immediately. He is a treasure of our alliance, Song Jian said solemnly. His safety is of paramount importance, and we must protect Dr. Ebsiting at all costs. By the way, what were you discussing before I came in? About constructing a Transmission Array? Song Jian asked with a laugh. Yeah, the territory of our alliance has already expanded to its limit at Level 6 Manor. If we want to expand further, we must upgrade to a Level 1 City. However, to upgrade to a Level 1 City, we need a special structure like a Transmission Array. Wallace knows how to build it, but we lack the magic materials needed. Its really troubling us. Li Keer sighed like an adult and glanced towards Wang Qi. Then, she shook her head. Wang Qi: So its my fault, huh? Enough. Dont worry anymore. Ive already gathered all the materials needed to construct the Transmission Array. Song Jian glanced at Wallace. He was always worried about finding someone who knew how to build the array, and unexpectedly, Wallace was capable of it. However, thinking about it, Wallace used to be a Tier 1 wizard and belonged to a large magic organization. The knowledge about constructing a Transmission Array could only be kept a secret from outsiders but, among the wizards who researched magic daily, this information wouldnt be kept so secretive. Seeing Song Jian throwing a small pouch onto the conference table, Li Keer dove to check its contents immediately. Ha ha, its all here. What do you say to that, Wang Qi? Li Keer proudly held up the storage bag. Wang Qi: Chapter 632 - Chapter 632: Chapter 632: First Order Combat Power Qualification Assessment Chapter 632: Chapter 632: First Order Combat Power Qualification Assessment With the magical materials at hand, Wang Qi and his companions didnt bother with gaining new territories but immediately headed to the central square of the City of Hope territory. In fact, this area used to be Camel Square, with a fountain garden in the center. It was the place where the original Doomsday Supermarket had descended. After their alliance territory was upgraded to a Level 6 Manor, everyone had decided to build a Transmission Array at Camel Square. The Transmission Array wasnt that large. From the outside, it looked like a five-meter diameter circular platform, but it involved the extremely advanced skill of Magic Runes. Normally, the installation would have required the efforts of more than a dozen mages and even more apprentices. However, currently, in the entire City of Hope, only Wallace knew how to build a Transmission Array. At most, just over a dozen mage-class players could help, which made the construction quite slow. However, as long as they could construct the Magic Array, the development pace of the City of Hope Alliance was sure to enter a rapid growth period. Within the entire Doomsday City, there were more than just one alliance who owned a Level 6 Manor, but only the City of Hope Alliance could construct a Magic Array. We need to pay attention to our defenses and not start any territorial expansion for a while. Also, keep an eye on all the other alliances that have upgraded to Level 6 Manors, Song Jian advised. Dont worry. We have our inside people in all alliances that are Level 4 and up, Wang Qi reassured. Keer ordered so very early on when we upgraded to a Level 5 Manor. Song Jian was surprised and looked at Li Keer. He hadnt expected the mature Li Keer to be so adept with these deceptive tactics. I learned all of them from my mom! Li Keer said, her head held high and looking somewhat proud. Song Jian nodded, saying nothing. Just then, he felt a vibration from the token in his inventory that he had gained in the Imperial Dragon Devil Cave. He opened his inventory to see an invitation: System: The unique profession promotion competition has started. Do you accept the invitation to participate? System reminder: This is your second invitation. This token only has three chances to invite you. You only have one last invitation chance left. System warning: Until you attain First Order Combat Power, accepting the invitation will result in a high probability of challenge failure, with a death rate of 98.97%. Song Jian felt a weight in his heart. He had just leveled up to level 30 and hadnt completed the First Order Combat Power test. He might waste this chance. Decline! The vibration from the token in his inventory started to fade, as though it had never happened. I must join the last invitation; its the chance to get a unique profession! Song Jian decided inwardly. His Sword Controller, though an epic profession, wouldnt be able to attain the final Sword Immortal profession through either re-profession or leveling up. He could only become a Sword Immortal through the unique profession competition. The construction of the Transmission Array would take at least a month. After resting for half a day at the Manor Castle, Song Jian started to apply for the First Order Combat Power qualification test with the system. As a player with Level 30, he could apply for a First Order Combat Power evaluation competition. If he passed, he would gain many attribute and skill points and be awarded a Skill Book of his own profession, which would certainly be a rare one. A player with First Order Combat Power could undoubtedly crush any opponent of the same level who had not yet passed the First Order Combat Power evaluation. The next day, Song Jian put on his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set and applied for the First Order Combat Power qualification test. A flash of white light later, he disappeared from the Manor Castle. When Song Jians vision cleared, he found himself standing on a teleportation stone platform. The stone platform was in a castle that was about seventy to eighty feet tall and more than ten feet long, looking very much like a plaza because it was so spacious. In the center of the castle was a statue of a dwarf holding a knife in one hand and an axe in the other, as though he was roaring at the sky. Many people were gathered around this dwarf statue, seemingly doing something. After descending from the stone platform, Song Jian moved towards the dwarf statue. When he got to the statue, he noticed that there were more than a dozen oval-shaped teleportation gates encircling it, each with a crowd of people around it. Most of these people were NPCs, with only a few human players. These players were all gathered in front of a pale-green gateway. Song Jian had discovered long ago that he was the highest-level player on the honor rankings, but that was within Doomsday City only. Other than him, there were also over a dozen players at level 28 and over a hundred at level 27, totaling just under five thousand people on the list. Song Jian didnt know how many players were in the entire game, but combined, there were over ten thousand players in the City of Sin and the City of Hymns alone. As time passed and more people entered the game, the total number of players was already more than a hundred thousand. Therefore, seeing that over a dozen players had reached level 30 and were prepared to challenge their First Order Combat Power, Song Jian didnt find it strange. The other teleportation gates were surrounded by NPC professionals, so naturally Song Jian headed towards those players. As soon as he reached the pale-green teleportation gate, he heard the players murmuring among themselves. How many worlds did you clear today? Four. But the difficulty level seems so highan A-rank, two A+ ranks, and an S-rank. Ill probably wait until tomorrow if it still doesnt work. The higher the rank of the world, the more rewards you get in the end. If its an A-rank world, we can still try to fight it! Anyone want to form a team to conquer this A-rank world? No, an A-rank is too difficult. If we fail, well have to wait a month for the next chance. By then, someone might have already leveled up to 35, so its not worth it! Exactly, it would be great if we could draw a B or B- rank world Song Jian silently listened to the chatter and put his hand onto the teleportation gate when he had understood the basic situation. Soon, several lines of system messages appeared before him: Do you want to conduct the First Order Combat Power trial? Yes/No Please choose a trial world that matches your own strength. During the trial, players will not die C they will be automatically transported out the moment before their health points hit zero if their life is in danger; Failure in the trial task means you will have to wait for a month to reselect the trial task; Please choose from the following trial worlds for the First Order Combat Power qualification test. The higher the level of the world, the more rewards you receive upon successful completion; Trial World 1: A-rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 15 points, +5 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than blue quality; Trial World 2: B-rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 10 points, +2 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than Gold quality; Trial World 3: A+ rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 18 points, +6 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than Dark Gold quality; Trial World 4: S-rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 25 points, +8 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than Epic quality; Chapter 633 - Chapter 633: Chapter 633: SS-Level Trial World Chapter 633: Chapter 633: SS-Level Trial World The first-tier Combat Power assessment test requires choosing one world to enter out of the four that refresh daily, once the assessment task is completed, the test is passed, and one-tier Combat Power rewards are obtained. If the assessment task fails, it enters a cooldown period, during which a first-tier Combat Power assessment cannot be conducted for a month; The Assessment Worlds range from the lowest grade C-Class to S-Class, refreshing randomly daily. The C-Class Assessments are the simplest, but the rewards for completing tasks are the least, awarding a few Stats Points and Skill Points but no Skills. Whereas, the S-class world, upon completion, offers the most generous rewards, not only numerous Stats Points and Skill Points, but also a chance to receive a high-tier job Skill Book; In the game, gaining stats points are relatively easy. Certain tier equipment would increase stats points. If one wishes to have permanent increases, Attribute Fruits, Attribute Gems and the likes were not uncommon items. However, acquiring skill points were more difficult. Some quests offer skill point rewards, and some items can increase stats points directly; As for Skills, they were coveted by all. During job apprenticeships, instructors usually gifted one or two. After that, learners had to acquire them by themselves; Skills of inferior quality were relatively easy to acquire, but those of high tiers were something one could stumble upon but not pursue. Many common players still havent set eyes on what silver-tiered skills look like. Song Jian clicked on the first world, a system notification immediately popped up; System: The world is A-Class with a minimum Combat Power entry of 15,000; Do you wish to enter? Yes/No ?There are entrance requirements?? Song Jian paused, checking his own Combat Power; Equipping the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, Song Jians Combat Power soared impressively and has now reached 68,000. To regular players, an A-Class world is very difficult, but to Song Jian, it was almost too simple to bother about; Song Jian skipped over the A+ Class World and looked at the entrance requirement for an S-Class World; The entrance requirement for an S-Class World is merely a Combat Power of thirty thousand Song Jian frowned; Other players find these worlds exceedingly challenging, conversely, Song Jian found them too simple. Given my current Combat Power, venturing into these worlds seems somewhat wasteful Song Jian thought. At that moment, a red teleportation gate beside them shimmered. The NPCs around them collectively gasped in surprise; It refreshed! A spontaneous refresh. God, such a difficult world has actually appeared Spontaneous refresh? How could we have run into it, jeez Haha, no need for assessment today. Spontaneous refreshes only start from S-level. Impossible for anyone to enter such a difficult world! The players around the light green gate take pleasure in the misfortune of NPC professionals surrounded by the crimson red teleportation gate. The light green gate is a first-tier Combat Power Assessment. While the gates behind it lead to the worlds of second-tier Combat Power, third-tier warriors, and even higher Combat Power Assessments; Currently, players who could participate in the first-tier Combat Power were few and far between. In Song Jians vicinity, there were only about ten. Other teleportation gates had more NPCs, and some couldnt even get close to the gate, having to line up behind; Each teleportation gate would have a time of spontaneous refresh once a month, and these occurrences were random. Once it spontaneously refreshed, the difficulty level of the world the gate leads to would be at least S-Class; Many people who encountered the spontaneous refresh time would consider themselves unlucky and then wait until the next day to continue. Those who wanted to challenge a difficulty above the S-Class, however, would wait at the gate each day, anticipating the day of the spontaneous refresh. Thats because under normal circumstances, the highest difficulty level world the gate could lead to was S-Class; Song Jians eyes lit up, and his hand, which had already clicked on the S-Class world, paused; Spontaneous Refresh? I wonder when this one-tier Combat Power Assessment gate will spontaneously refresh. Song Jian thought to himself. Since theres a choice, I should choose a world close to my Combat Power limit. Thats the only way to get maximum improvement. According to my Combat Power, I should aim for at least an S+ or even more challenging worlds! Its just wasting a few more days, even if I have to wait an entire month, Ill wait for that spontaneous refresh! Song Jian withdrew his hand, standing in the crowd like an observer, listening to the conversations around him to pick up useful information. Wow, thats the fourth-tier Combat Power Assessment gate, right? It even had a spontaneous refresh today It doesnt matter now, the fourth-tier Combat Power players, wishing to refresh a suitable world, some have waited more than a month already, they wouldnt mind an extra day or two. Dont even mention them anymore. Didnt we also wait a week just to refresh a B-Class dungeon? Sigh, the rewards of an A-Class world are so good. Stats points and skill points are fine, but getting that Gold-Tier Skill Book is really tough Yeah, skills are the hardest to get, I currently only have three or four attack skills A group of players were discussing, soon their attention returned to the entrance of the first-tier Combat Power Assessment world; Its A-Class now, Ill choose A-Class world. Anyone wants to team up with me? Theres no limit to the number of players in a world. Even though our assessment tasks may not be the same, we can still help each other. The difficulty could be reduced to a certain extent, probably similar to B+ Class a thief wearing leather armor gritted his teeth and shouted out. With a combat power of fifteen thousand, I wont even qualify to enter, at best I can only enter B- Class someone expressed regretfully. Im just short of getting into A-Class, I can only make it into A- Class I, I think Ill wait one more day. Maybe a B-Class world will show up tomorrow, a blue-tier Skill Book isnt too bad Seeing that no one was willing to enter an A-Class world with him, the leather-armored thief turned his sights onto Song Jian, who was new. Hey, new guy, are you interested in going on an A-Class world trial with me? Song Jian glanced at him and slowly shook his head; A person on the side mocked: Arent you being desperate, Da Yong? How could he, a newly upgraded level thirty player, possibly have a combat power of fifteen thousand? Exactly, he probably can do the same as us at most, waiting for the B-Class world to refresh! Might even be waiting for the C-Class world, haha! At this moment, the light green gate flashed, and the four random worlds immediately disappeared. In their place were four S-Class trial worlds; One was S-Class, two were S+ Class, and there was even an SS-Class world; What on earth! Even the first-tier Combat Power trial world has a spontaneous refresh! a player with an incredulous look on his face exploded. What does two S mean here? Dual S Class world? There are actually SS Class worlds? Holy hell, the difficulty level! Even the entrance requirement is a Combat Power of fifty thousand Double S-Class trial world? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately clicked to check it out. Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: Chapter 634: Assessment Task Chain Chapter 634: Chapter 634: Assessment Task Chain Oh my god, there really is a double S world, I thought it was just a rumor before! A player exclaimed. Hmph, youve just entered the game for a while, and you really think youve seen everything? But on the other hand, the upper limit of the double S world is very high, and if you really do well, you might get even more benefits in the trial world than the rewards. Fifty thousand combat power is just the entry condition, there must be second-tier combat power in this world So envious, the task reward is so generous, a legendary-quality skill book or higher, do you think theres a possibility that a skill book beyond legendary quality will appear? Beyond legendary quality? Whats that? Ive never even heard of an item of higher quality than legendary, divine tier? Hehe A group of players were discussing, and no one paid attention to Song Jian, the newcomer. At this time, Song Jian was seriously checking the information of the SS-level Assessment World. Trial World 1: SS-level world; task reward: all attribute points are increased by 45, skill points +12, and a skill book of no less than legendary quality is randomly obtained. The trial tasks must be received after entering the world. However, these task rewards indeed made Song Jian gasp. Forty-five attribute points, probably not even the main attributes of current players might reach 45 points, let alone other attributes. Right now, without equipment, Song Jian only had his strength and agility attributes above forty-five points, while his physical attribute was forty-four points, and other attributes were all below thirty points. If all attributes really upgraded by 45 points, it would give those who havent completed the first-tier combat power assessment, and even those who have completed lower difficulty players, the power to crush their opponents. Ill choose this trial world! Song Jian made up his mind in his heart, just with the attribute points, it was worth trying. With this thought, Song Jian directly clicked on entering the SS-level trial world. Soon, a flash of white light passed, and Song Jians figure disappeared from the trial hall. This scene was noticed by the surrounding players, and they were all shocked. He, he actually chose the S-level trial world, is this newcomer that strong? Just reaching level thirty and being able to enter the S-level trial world, are all newcomers so fierce nowadays? I need to hurry up and complete the trial assessment, or Ill be overtaken by others. S-level? Look carefully, its not just S-level, he entered the double S-level trial world! Suddenly someone exclaimed. Originally, there was the number of players who entered the trial behind each trial world. Now, in the three S-level worlds, the number of players who entered the trial was all zero, while in the double S world, the number of players who entered the trial was one. At this moment, almost everyone was speechless. They were all frightened, and after a while, a player voiced everyones thoughts: Its best if he falls in this world, otherwise, there might be one more divine-level player in the game in the future. After choosing the double S-level trial world, Song Jian was immediately wrapped in a ball of white light, and his whole body was in a state of weightlessness. He didnt know how long it took before Song Jian suddenly opened his eyes. He was lying in a simple wooden hut. In the room, besides the hard wooden bed underneath him, there was only a large wooden chest and a table. Whats more, his body seems to have returned to the quality of an ordinary person before entering the game. He opened the game interface and saw that his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set had been sealed and lost its effect. And his level had also become level one, and his attributes returned to the status when he first entered the game, but all the attributes were there, and they were all in a sealed state. Skills were the same, except for his innate skills Thick Face and Holy Sword which were not sealed. Only a max-leveled Earth Teeth Assault skill could still be used, and all other sword skills were sealed, and the level to unlock various skills would vary depending on the skill tier. For example, Sweeping Sword Style would require level ten to unlock, and Immortal Sword Body would require level thirty to unlock. His life skills were all usable, but this didnt help him much in terms of strength enhancement, so Song Jian ignored it. The Vertical Eye, the Hexagram Array Diagram on my chest, and the Zombie tattoo, they are all sealed. Im no different than a newbie who just entered the game, how can I play like this? After checking himself, Song Jian got up from the bed and muttered to himself. Fortunately, there were explanations behind all the seals, as long as Song Jian reached level thirty, his strength would be completely restored. Is this trying to make me play the game again? Song Jian shook his head and said. He felt dizzy, like he had a cold. Since entering the game, Song Jians physical fitness had greatly improved, and he hadnt been sick for a long time. Wait, why is there suddenly an extra memory in my mind? Song Jians face changed, and he quickly checked the strange memory that appeared in his mind. His last 20 years of memory had been added to his mind, and this kind of ability was horrifying. It was like watching a movie, Song Jian browsed through the sudden extra memories in his mind. He found that the memories were like a movie, and didnt affect him at all, just like the background information of this trial world. Only then did he let out a sigh of relief. Im now the lowest-level handyman disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Ive been here for three years and havent even learned the most basic introductory sword technique. In three days, there will be a Sect assessment. It seems like Im about to be kicked out of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Song Jian looked at the game background in his mind and shook his head with a bitter smile. Although its called the trial world, its actually like a big dungeon; the dungeons Song Jian encountered in the game were mostly a castle, a cave, or a building. Some larger areas might be a manor or a town, but the copy he currently was in was a complete world. Just as Song Jian understood the background of this trial world, a system prompt suddenly appeared in front of his eyes. System: Trial player Song Jian has entered the SS-level trial world. Do you want to start the first-tier combat power trial task immediately? Yes/No. Song Jian chose Yes. A semi-transparent screen immediately appeared with the trial task description. First-tier combat power trial task, part one: assessment; task content: you must get the first place in the Qingyun Sword Sect disciple assessment three days later; if not achieved, the trial task fails, and you will be forced to leave the trial world; if achieved, the second task will be started. This is a task chain? Song Jian frowned. For this kind of task, the beginning is usually a relatively simple task content, such as courier tasks. Afterward, the difficulty of the tasks will gradually increase. So players familiar with the game usually judge the difficulty of the entire task chain based on the opening of the task chain and the rewards obtained. To let an ordinary person who hasnt even learned a basic sword technique get first place in the Qingyun Sword Sect disciple assessment, this task chains opening is simply hellish. Song Jian muttered to himself: But for me, it shouldnt be a big deal! Chapter 635 - Chapter 635: Chapter 635: Task Chapter 635: Chapter 635: Task Song Jian picked up a sword from the wooden table and hung it around his waist, slowly walking out of the room. At this moment, he discovered that the entire Qingyun Sword Sect was stationed on a mountain peak. The higher status disciples lived closer to the top of the mountain, while the menial disciples, like him, could only live at the mountains base. A lot of people entered and exited the Qingyun Sword Sect, with most of them wearing the same gray attire as Song Jian. It seemed that this was the standard clothing for menial disciples. The most important thing now is to find a way to level up. I am only at level one, and if I want to get first place in the assessment three days later, I need to raise my level to at least ten so that I can at least unlock the Sweeping Sword Style, Song Jian muttered to himself. Although his two talents had not been sealed, and he still had an attack skill called Earth Teeth Assault, it would be scrutinized if he used this skill during a sword sect assessment. Just then, a group of disciples dressed in menial attire came in from outside, cursing as they walked. Those bandits on Blackwind Mountain are too arrogant, daring to rob near our Qingyun Sword Sect. They really dont know when to stop! Hmph, sooner or later, our Qingyun Sword Sect will wipe out all the bandits of Blackwind Mountain. Hey, with so many skilled disciples in our Qingyun Sword Sect, why cant we take down Blackwind Mountain? I heard that the leaders of Blackwind Mountain only have first-order combat power We can only blame our own disciples for not being competent enough. Although there is a mission to eradicate the bandits within the sect, no one has been able to complete it. Im afraid our overall evaluation will be lowered a grade this year, sigh! Suddenly, the group noticed Song Jian standing outside the wooden shack, they paused before walking past him as if they hadnt seen him at all. Even if our evaluation is lowered by a grade, Im afraid it wont have anything to do with Song Jian. In three days, hell be kicked out of the Qingyun Sword Sect anyway. Heh, not being able to learn the most basic Qingyun Sword Skill in three years is merely a miracle. How could such a fool stay in the sword sect for three years, wasting resources. Exactly, he cant even defeat a disciple who has just entered the sect for a year. We, who entered the Qingyun Sword Sect with him, are all ashamed. Its a wonder he dared to continue staying here. If it had been me, I would have quietly left by now. It seems like my status in the Qingyun Sword Sect is quite low, Song Jian bitterly smiled to himself. With the long sword at his waist, Song Jian headed to the task receiving area for menial disciples. In the residential area for menial disciples, there was a three-story wooden house. On a rocking chair, a chubby man was reclining with his eyes closed. Disciples coming in and out seemed to respect him, walking around him when they entered the building. Song Jian glanced at the chubby man, not paying much attention, and went straight into the building. The chubby man was named Wang Dafu, who looked unassuming but was actually a Swordmaster of the Qingyun Sword Sect. He had first-order combat power but had suffered serious injuries in a battle, causing his strength to decline. He was sent here as the task manager of the task building, essentially retiring. Although he had fallen from first-order combat power, in Song Jians eyes, this man called Wang Dafu could rival a level 30 elite level boss. There were quite a few menial disciples who received tasks inside the building. The resources they obtained were the least among the entire Qingyun Sect. If they didnt take on some tasks here, they would not be able to practice at all. New menial disciples were only taught a basic sword technique, the Qingyun Sword Skill, and received some meager resources every month. Anyone with a bit of ambition would come to the task building, take on suitable tasks, and exchange the rewards for cultivation resources after completion. This is probably the first time in three years that Ive entered the task building, Song Jian bitterly smiled to himself. Previously, he hadnt even learned the most basic Qingyun Sword Skill, so why would he come to the task building to receive rewards? Hey, isnt this Song Jian? Are you here to see what the task building looks like before you leave the Qingyun Sword Sect? A menial disciple noticed him and instantly sneered. In the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian had already become somewhat of a celebrity among menial disciples. To stay in the sect as a waste for three entire years was something most people couldnt do, simply because their faces wouldnt be thick enough! Ignoring the taunts of others, Song Jian picked up a task, and under the strange gazes of everyone, turned around and left the task building. Brother Wong, what task did that guy take? Someone curiously asked the disciple who had given out the task. The disciple known as Brother Wong glanced at him and whispered, Kill the head of Blackwind Village! What, Blackwind Village? Almost everyone gasped. Blackwind Village was less than ten miles away from the Qingyun Sword Sect, but up until now, it had still managed to stand strong without being wiped out. While the Qingyun Sword Sect aimed to hone their disciples in battle, the fact that Blackwind Village hadnt been eradicated already indicated its unusual strength. An ordinary person who hadnt even learned the basic Qingyun Sword Skill taking on a task to kill the head of Blackwind Village was simply courting death. He wont just take the task and never come back, right? Suddenly someone spoke in a gloomy tone. For a moment, everyone had a look of sudden realization on their faces. Exactly, in three days, whether Song Jian wanted to leave Qingyun Mountain or not, he would be kicked out. Why not take a task to leave the mountain and never return? At the very least, he left the mountain with a task that no one else dared to accept, saving face to the very end. Heh, whats the point of that? We all know what kind of person he is, right? A menial disciple sneered. Yeah, hes known as the man with the thickest skin among Qingyun Sword Sects menial disciples! Hahahaha! As everyone ridiculed Song Jian, he had already left the Qingyun Sword Sect and was heading towards Blackwind Mountain. At this time, his battle pets were sealed. Black Dragon could no longer be used in this world, and Little Stone Man could only be unsealed at level 30. As for Follower Ya, he could not be summoned in this world either. Many items in Song Jians inventory were also sealed, including the motorcycle. Moreover, the identity he inherited was extremely poor, unable to even rent a regular horse for transportation. Song Jian could only rely on his own legs to run to Blackwind Mountain. Blackwind Mountain was about several miles away from the Qingyun Sword Sect. It took Song Jian half a day to finally reach the foot of Blackwind Mountain. Chapter 636 - Chapter 636: Chapter 636: One Person Short Chapter 636: Chapter 636: One Person Short Looking up from the foot of the mountain, a massive village loomed halfway up the slope. A towering flagpole stood in front of the village gate with a black flag fluttering in the wind. A bright red Hong character seemed to dance against the black cloth. A winding path led up to the village from the base of the mountain. As Song Jian prepared to follow the path, a middle-aged man with a crooked mouth and a twisted face suddenly emerged from the trees lining the path. With a cleaver in his hand, he pointed its tip at Song Jian and sneered, Hey, kid! What are you doing here all by yourself? Do you have any idea where you are? Is Blackwind Village up there? Song Jian asked with a smile as he looked at the level three Blackwind Mountain Bandit before him. Oho, is another one coming to join us? The middle-aged mans eyes lit up as he sized up Song Jian. After a moment, his face suddenly stiffened and he said, Your clothes I feel like Ive seen them somewhere Without another word, Song Jian stomped his right leg on the ground, sending a fang-shaped air mass whistling towards the level three Blackwind Mountain Bandit. With a loud thud, the bandit was struck by the Earth Teeth Assault and sent flying back, a damage burst of over a hundred points rising above his head as he fell, instantly dead. System: You have killed a level three Blackwind Mountain Bandit and gained 36 Experience Points. As expected, killing gave him combat experience. This would be helpful in leveling up quickly. As long as he could reach level 30, he could unlock most of his strength. Song Jian shook his head and didnt even glance at the dead bandits body. He continued slowly up the path towards Blackwind Village. Three days later, the Qingyun Sword Sects menial disciple exam proceeded as scheduled. Hundreds of disciples clad in gray robes lined up neatly at the square at the foot of the mountain. Everyone stood up straight, not daring to say a word. The hundreds of people resembled statues, not moving an inch. On the stands overlooking the square, several middle-aged men in blue robes seemed to be in high spirits, talking and laughing. Their relaxed attitudes didnt match the solemn atmosphere of the square. Master Wang, I didnt expect that you would preside over these menial disciple examinations this year. Is the Sword Casting Hall short on manpower? A middle-aged man with three long whiskers asked with a laugh. The burly man beside him laughed heartily and said, Weve just forged a blue-quality longsword. I thought Id take a break. Blue-quality? The scholarly-looking man with long whiskers looked amazed and complimented, Your craftsmanship is becoming more and more refined, Master Wang. It wont be long before you become a Master Level blacksmith. Ah, its still too early for that title. Im not like Qin Hua. She became a Dan Master at such a young age. Even the Sect Leader cant stop raving about her Seven Treasures Pill! A young woman nearby showed a slight smirk, her lips curling slightly as she nodded to Master Wang. Master Wang, Qin Hua, since its getting late, why dont we start the examination of these disciples? Li Guiqing stroked his long whiskers and suggested with a smile. Out of the three, his strength was the greatest; a level 30 Swordmaster with tier-one combat power. The other two were slightly weaker. The man addressed as Master Wang was Wang Hai, a forging craftsman. Although his strength was average, he was a senior blacksmith in Qingyun Sword Sects Sword Casting Hall. He was an expert-level blacksmith who could become a Master Level at any time. The other was even more remarkable C a newly ascended Dan Master of the Alchemy Hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Though a woman, she was not to be underestimated. Her Seven Treasures Pill could not only heal internal injuries but also assist in cultivation. Even the Sect Leader was full of praise for her, and she was the current favorite within the Sect. Naturally, Li Guiqing wouldnt dare to offend either of them and always maintained a modest attitude. Haha, actually, we dont know much about these exams. Li, you arrange it. Qin Hua and I are just here for the fun, Wang Hai laughed heartily. Qin Hua raised her pretty eyebrows slightly, shot Wang Hai a glance, but didnt object to his words. Alright, lets begin! Li Guiqing stood up and announced in a loud voice, The triennial examination for the outer menial disciples will now begin! Li Guiqing looked at the crowd on the square. Seeing so many people, his brow furrowed. In the inner court battles, two people would be selected for each arena. If the methods used in those inner court competitions were applied here, it would take three days and nights to examine these hundreds of menial disciples. These outer menial disciples were not highly valued by the Qingyun Sword Sect, and their role was similar to the gold prospectors panning for gold in a riverbring in talent to serve the sect. Even if they couldnt find talent, it would not impact the sect. Checking the roster, Li Guiqing discovered that the number of examining participants this year was exactly three hundred. Suddenly, a bright idea came to him. He announced, This year, there are three hundred examination candidates. So, divide yourselves into groups of one hundred each. Stand independently, fight amongst yourselves, and whoever is left standing in the end shall be the victors, allowed to enter the inner sect! All the menial disciples were momentarily stunned at hearing this unusual examination method. But since the examiner had said so, they had no choice. Quickly, they divided the three hundred people into three groups, occupying the entire square. Wang Hai patted Li Guiqing on the back, This is a good idea! Easy without wasting time and able to pick out the real talents. Lightheartedly, Li Guiqing, stroking his whiskers, said, Its not worth wasting the valuable time of you two on these outer sect disciples. Hmm, one of the groups seems to have only ninety-nine people instead of a hundred Qin Hua suddenly interjected. Upon hearing this, Li Guiqing frowned, checked the roster again, and summoned a disciple to investigate. It didnt take long for the disciple to return with an explanation that brought understanding to Li Guiqing. Qin Hua giggled, Someone escaped? One person has undertaken the mission to eliminate the Blackwind Mountain bandits and slay the leader of their village, Li Guiqing explained. They have yet to return. Wang Hai and Qin Hua couldnt hide their astonishment, wondering how such a situation could have occurred. Chapter 637 - Chapter 637: Chapter 637: The Examination Begins Chapter 637: Chapter 637: The Examination Begins The Qingyun Sword Sect has used the Blackwind Village as a test subject for its disciples for a long time. However, despite its longevity, the sect has been unable to eradicate the village, which has somewhat tarnished the sects reputation. If the task remains unaccomplished, the masters of the Qingyun Sword Sect plan to take action. However, this would downgrade the overall assessments of all disciples present today. Within the sect, rumors about this situation spread like wildfire. Naturally, Qin Hua and Wang Hai had heard these rumors and were extremely surprised when they suddenly heard that a mere menial disciple had accepted the task of eradicating Blackwind Village. Could it be that there is such an extraordinary swordsmanship prodigy among the menial disciples? Wang Hai wondered in astonishment. In the sect, many of the core or directly taught disciples look down on menial disciples and treat them with contempt. It was unthinkable that a menial disciple could accomplish what even the core or direct disciples wouldnt dare to undertake. Singularly taking on thousands of bandits with only a sword has the bold style of an ancient swordsman. Qin Hua expressed her admiration. As the path leads, I will follow, no matter the odds. How heroic! Listening to their praise, Li Guiqings face revealed a hint of embarrassment. He coughed and said, This person is no genius. I heard that he has been a menial disciple for three years and hasnt even mastered the basic Qingyun Sword Skill Qin Hua: Wang Hai: The two exchanged glances, both feeling a bit embarrassed. Forget it, if he isnt here yet, lets not wait. Maybe he ran off somewhere else Li Guiqing said after coughing twice. Boy, such a slow learner is indeed a rarity in this world Wang Hai shook his head in sigh; three years and still hasnt learnt the simplest beginner swordsmanship. If it were him, he would have run down the mountain in humiliation. Li Guiqing stood up, ready to announce the start of the assessment. Suddenly, he squinted his eyes, and his right hand instinctively clenched into a fist. This was his instinctual reaction to danger; he wanted to grip his sword hilt, but he didnt have his sword with him as he was here to assess the menial disciples. From the entrance of the Qingyun Sword Sect, a figure slowly walked up. This figure was clad in grey menial disciple clothes, which was so soaked in blood that its original color was almost unrecognizable. Even from a distance, Li Guiqing could smell the sharp scent of blood emanating from him. Song Jian, with a face full of determination, was carrying a cloth bag and took step by step toward the square. Apprentice Song Jian, I have finished eradicating Blackwind Village, but due to this, I am late for the assessment. I ask for your understanding and a chance to participate! Song Jian threw the cloth bag aside and shouted at the three people on the viewing platform with his fists crossed in front of him. What? You have achieved the task of annihilating Blackwind Village? Li Guiqing shook all over with disbelief on his face. The BlackwindVillage is home to over 3,000 bandits, with five chiefs each at level 30, and the main head having level 1 combat power. Even Li Guiqing himself didnt have the confidence to defeat them, let alone eradicate the whole Blackwind Village with just a single sword. Impossible, did he wipe out the entire Blackwind Village by himself? Nearby, the Forging Master Wang Hai muttered under his breath. Li Guiqing was also doubtful and reluctant to believe Song Jians words. However, the killing intent still lingering on Song Jian and his blood-soaked clothes all testified to his feat. Whats in your cloth bag? Qin Hua pointed to the blood-soaked cloth bag beside Song Jian and asked. Its the item for my task! Song Jian made a fist-palm salute toward Qin Hua and politely replied. Task item? You mean? Wang Hai stood up abruptly and exclaimed in surprise, Thats the head of the main leader of Blackwind Village? Since he brought the head back, it cant be faked, right? Qin Hua gave Wang Hai a sidelong glance and said in a low voice. Li Guiqing glanced at the cloth bag beside Song Jians foot and composed himself. He smiled and said, You have just returned from a task. Would you like to rest a bit? We can put off the assessment for a while. The assessment was postponed because of one person, something that was likely to only happen with the menial disciples. Thats unnecessary. Its unreasonable for so many fellow disciples to wait for me. Besides Song Jian glanced at the three locations prepared for the assessment and smiled, The assessment should not take long. Hearing his confident words, the three examiners approved, but the rest of the menial disciples showed expressions of resentment. Song Jian was popular among the menial disciples. It enraged them to see someone usually looked down upon now bragging here. If not for the three examiners presence, Song Jian would have probably been drowned in spit by now. Alright, you areSong Jian, correct? Li Guiqing stroked his long beard and smiled, So be it, you can participate in the assessment. Join the third group. Song Jian saluted the three of them, picked up the head of the main leader of Blackwind Village, tucked it into his waist, and strode toward the third group of one hundred people. Song Jian, now at level 30, had all the seals on his skills and equipment lifted. However, he couldnt show off too extraordinary skills or equipment right now; otherwise, he would be suspected, unless he could kill everyone present. After recovering, Song Jian, facing these menial disciples whose levels were at most level 10, was unassailable even if he let them attack while he stood still. The greatest gain for Song Jian from journeying to Blackwind Mountain was finding a way to level up. This world was no different from other levels; he could level up just by killing monsters. Let the assessment begin. The last three to stand on the stage will be promoted to core disciples! After Li Guiqings loud announcement, everyone swung their wooden swords almost simultaneously at the person next to them. There were shouts and cries everywhere. Of the hundred people in Song Jians group, 99 of them spontaneously rushed at Song Jian. Youre nothing but ants! The corner of Song Jians mouth twitched as he beat a disciple with his wooden sword. A great force flowed through, knocking down the menial disciple instantly. System: You defeated a menial disciple and gained 1,000 experience points; Oh? Even without killing these disciples, I can gain experience points? And this amount of experience is quite high! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he saw these disciples as large experience gifts. He swung his wooden sword and charged at these menial disciples. Chapter 638 - Chapter 638: Chapter 638: Inciting Public Outrage Chapter 638: Chapter 638: Inciting Public Outrage Song Jian spent a full three days, exterminating all the bandits on the entirety of Blackwind Mountain. The few leaders possessed first-tier battle strength, and Song Jian relied on his stone figurine and surprise attacks to kill each of them. Especially during the fight with the head leader, he even used the passive skill Enemy of Death God. With the effects of Enemy of Death God, he suddenly experienced a pseudo-death and revival before dealing a severe blow to the head leader, killing him and taking his head. This was the toughest battle Song Jian had ever faced. Now, however, each disciple, who were mostly at the eighth or ninth level and not exceeding the tenth, was giving him more points than twenty-level monsters. How could Song Jian not be thrilled? Even without using any special skills, and just relying on physical strength, Song Jian was capable of mowing down every disciple with a single sword sweep, leaving them all flattened on the ground. If he wasnt afraid of intervention by the examiners, he wouldnt have even shown mercy. Seeing Song Jian dominating the hundred-man team where no one could withstand a single move from him, surprise was written over all three examiners faces. I knew he was strong, but I did not expect him to be this strong! Whats more, he seems to wield the sword by sheer brute force, with no sword skills at all. Yet the power he unleashes is so great No, although he is using brute force, traces of sword skills can still be discerned in the transmission of his power. He does know swordsmanship, it has been deeply embedded into his blood and bones. Even a casual swipe from him can convey the presence of Sword Intent. Li Guiqing, the most accomplished in swordsmanship, was also filled with astonishment when looking at Song Jian. Sword Intent? Li, are you talking about Sword Intent? Am I hearing things? Wang Hai turned sharply towards Li Guiqing with a tense look. How is that possible? Hes just a lowly servile pupil Qin Hua too, was looking at Song Jian with a shocked expression. Whats wrong with being a servile pupil? Dont forget our Sect Leader was also a servile pupil before Li Guiqing looked around before murmuring quietly. This brat, how can he be compared to the Sect Leader Wang Hais eyes flickered uncertainly. What a shock to him, if he had not used his sword talent earlier, how could he have ended up in the Sword Casting Hall, becoming an apprentice swordsmith? Sword Intent, huh even among official Swordmasters, there arent many who can comprehend Sword Intent. Qin Hua sighed and shook her head. Li Guiqings mouth twitched a littlehe was one of the official Swordmasters who had not comprehended the Sword Intent. Indeed, it is Sword Intent. But he has only just barely scratched the surface, its not yet what one would call true Sword Intent. However, given his age and talent, grasping the true Sword Intent is only a matter of time. Even though Li Guiqing himself had not grasped the Sword Intent, his eyes were sharp enough to tell. Do you think it could be because he single-handedly wiped out Blackwind Village? Qin Hua suddenly speculated. Li Guiqing shook internally, thoughts whirling in his mind. Should I also go eradicate a bandit camp or two to try and attain Sword Intent? As Li Guiqing gazed at the blood-covered Song Jian, a single sentence from Qin Hua had rooted itself in his mind, sprouting wildly like weeds. In just the time it takes to brew tea, Song Jian had felled all the disciples around him. Most of them were unconscious, while quite a few had their bones broken by Song Jian, clutching their hands or feet in pain on the ground, moaning in pain. Alright, we have our winner. Have someone take the injured for treatment. Li Guiqing frowned, sneering at the disciples rolling in pain on the ground and ordered. Bring Song Jian over. We ought to get closer to him. With his abilities, before long, hell catch the eye of the elder and perhaps even the Sect Leader, and become a direct disciple. Li Guiqing muttered to the two people beside him. Qin Hua and Wang Hai glanced at each other and subtly nodded. They were already plotting what kind of gift they should give this servile disciplesomething that would be accepted yet not appear too sycophantic. At that moment, much to their surprise, they saw Song Jian charge towards the scene of another hundred-man trial, mowing down the disciples around him with his wooden sword, like a tiger among sheep. What what is he doing? Qin Hua spoke, flabbergasted. Ahem, did he arrive too late and missed the competition rules, and assumed that he must defeat all competitors to pass? Wang Hai coughed twice, offering an explanation. Maybe, just maybe? Li Guiqing wore a stunned look, aware that Wang Hai was making excuses for Song Jian. That said, after having toppled so many competitors, how much energy must this kid have left? Wasnt he tired? He was courting everyones ire! When Song Jian burst into the second hundred-man team, the 70 or 80 members were quickly scattered, like the ones before, into unconscious or groaning heaps clutching their limbs. After taking a look at his level, Song Jian found that he had soared to level thirty at 69%. The experience was freely gained without any effortit was incredibly satisfying. Most importantly, he wasnt doing this for some qualification to join the inner sect. From start to finish, Song Jians goal was one and onlyto clinch first place in this disciple trial. How could he secure the first position without defeating everyone else? However, after defeating the second hundred-man competition team, Song Jian was panting a bit. When he turned his gaze to the third competing team, the remaining dozens of people actually stopped their fights unanimously and looked at Song Jian in unison. Almost every disciples eyes were filled with fury. At this moment, it seemed as though Song Jian had truly become everyones enemy. Phew, damn, Ive overdone it Song Jian looked at the remaining disciples, a bitter smile creeping onto his face. Having already defeated more than a hundred trial disciples, even though their levels were much lower than Song Jians, it also drained him of a substantial amount of energy. Seeing the remaining trial disciples unexpectedly stopping in unison, the three examiners glanced at each other. Not only did they not stop Song Jian, but they wore interesting expressions: Heh heh, this is getting interesting! Song Jians strength had already received their recognition, but if he could not beat the remaining disciples, he would not be able to pass this trial test. If he fails, Ill take him as my disciple! Li Guiqing stroked his three strands of long beard, his face breaking into a smile. If Song Jian really passed the trial, with his talent, he would definitely be accepted as a disciple by an elder or possibly the Sect Leader. Then, he wouldnt have any chance. At that moment, Li Guiqing found himself hoping that Song Jian would fail the trial. Come on! With a wave of his wooden sword, Song Jian shouted at the remaining disciples. Before the others could react, the thoroughly bloodstained Song Jian, his spirit still burning bright, plunged alone into the crowd, sword in hand. Chapter 639 - Chapter 639: Chapter 639: The First Person in the Assessment Chapter 639: Chapter 639: The First Person in the Assessment Song Jian held a wooden sword and charged towards a group of fifty to sixty people. In the eyes of many, this was tantamount to suicide. After all, Song Jians demonstrated strength hadnt yet reached a level where he could ignore such numbers. Song Jians dismissive attitude angered the remaining disciples, who swung their swords and charged at him in rage; even those who were initially intimidated by his strength. Hes underestimating us, this guy who hasnt even mastered the Qingyun Sword Skill in three years. How dare he look down on us! Yes, lets surround him. I think his stamina is almost exhausted. Lets immobilize him first! Dozens of people attacked Song Jian simultaneously. Some even threw their wooden swords away and lunged at him, arms wide open, trying to pin him down. At this point, Song Jian couldnt even muster a tenth of his combat power. Almost all of his skills were unusable, his equipment unshowable. Even his physical attributes were suppressed. It was like he was fighting this group with chains wrapped around him. In this SS-ranked trial world, he wasnt the first player to enter. During his battle with the Black Wind chieftain, he was quickly recognized by his opponent. The initially retreating chieftain, once discovering that Song Jian was not of their world, became frenzied. In the end, he attempted a murder-suicide. Faced with his opponents immense combat power, Song Jian was forced to use Enemy of Death God. This made him more secretive about his foreigner identity for fear of getting exposed. The risk of being hunted down was one thing, but if the trial failed, that was a massive loss. A bit overconfident arent we? But I am curious to see my own limits. A devilish smile appeared on Song Jians lips. His sword suddenly became lively, accurately piercing the approaching disciples from unexpected angles. He kept moving back, not giving them a chance to surround him. It took Song Jian more than half an hour to defeat the remaining fifty or sixty people, twice as many as the two competing teams he defeated before. Leaning on his sword, Song Jian laughed heartily while looking at the defeated disciples on the ground. The relief he felt was even greater than when he took down several first-order leaders of the Black Wind fortress. Just as he took down the last individual, he suddenly received a system prompt indicating that the task was completed. System: You have completed the first part of the trial task. Reward: Level increased by one, +2 free attribute points. Would you like to claim them now? System: This reward is separate from the assessment completion reward. If claimed, it will not affect the assessment completion reward. If not claimed, it will accumulate for the next step. The more you accumulate, the bigger the final reward. However, if the subsequent tasks fail, the accumulated reward will disappear. Song Jian was taken aback. He didnt expect each part of the assessment task to contain a reward, and that it was separate from the final success reward of the assessment. Should I claim the reward for each part? If accumulated, the reward would definitely be higher than claiming each parts reward. However, if I fail in the future tasks, even this reward will be gone. For a moment, Song Jian was hesitant. After some deliberation, he gritted his teeth and chose to accumulate. In his heart, he understood that claiming the rewards now would be the safest bet. Even if he failed the final mission, he would not end up empty-handed after a months wait. But Song Jian was thinking that if he was going to win, he wanted to win big. If he was going to lose, he wouldnt take anything with him. This was a clear gamblers mentality. After choosing to accumulate, the second part of the mission immediately appeared before Song Jian. Assessment task part two: Annihilate the Qingyun Sword Sect, kill the Sect Leader Liu Qingyun! Song Jian was almost knocked off his feet when he saw the second part of the assessment task. Was the mission already so difficult at the second part? Annihilate the Qingyun Sword Sect? Just with him alone? Even if Song Jian had reached the first-order combat power, it would be impossible to annihilate a sect with over ten thousand members with a single strike. Even if I were to unlock Black Dragon its impossible. Even if Black Dragon is unlocked, I wouldnt be able to annihilate the Qingyun Sword Sect with one strike! Song Jian was stupefied. If he had known the second parts task was this, he should have claimed the reward for the first task! While Song Jian was worrying about the second task, three examiners strode over, all smiles. Congratulations, Song Jian. You passed this exam and even became the first rank with an absolute advantage! Li Guiqing said with a smile. Young man, I see great potential in you. Are you interested in joining our Sword Casting Hall? We need disciples like you in our hall! If you choose to become our disciple, we can guarantee you the best benefits in the entire sect. Furthermore, your weapons would be taken care of by the Sword Casting Hall. Wang Hai said cheerfully. Master Wang, why waste his potential in the Sword Casting Hall? Qin Hua glanced at Wang Hai and said, Hed better come to our Alchemy Hall. Here, he wont have to worry about his future cultivation pills and can even eat them like jelly beans, how could his cultivation not make great strides? You two Li Guiqing didnt know whether to laugh or cry at their words. Hahaha, were just joking. Brother Song will eventually become an elder or even a personal disciple of the Sect Leader. How can he possibly join us? Wang Hai laughed and gave Song Jian a badge, saying: This is our Sword Casting Halls Martial Order. With this order, you can choose a weapon of blue quality or higher in the Sword Casting Hall. Consider it a gift to celebrate your passing the exam! This is the Pill Order from our Alchemy Hall, you can use it to get ten Qi Boosting pills. Keep it well. Qin Hua also gave Song Jian an order with a smile. Song Jian took the two orders with a smile, thanked them, and then turned his eyes to Li Guiqing. This Li Guiqing immediately felt his scalp prickle. He originally intended to host a random disciple exam and have some fun. He hadnt expected to have to pick up the tab. Both the Martial Order and Pill Order were given by Wang Hai and Qin Hua, but the resources consumed came from the Sword Casting Hall and the Alchemy Hall. They managed to curry favor without spending any of their own money. However, whatever gift Li Guiqing might give would definitely come out of his own pocket. After hesitating for a moment, Li Guiqing pulled out a notebook from his robe, gave it to Song Jian, and said: These are my personal insights on practicing the Qingyun Sword Skill. Take it. I know you may not care much for this basic sword skill of the Qingyun Sect, but let me tell you. Practically all of the advanced sword skills of the Qingyun Sect evolve from this basic skill. Learning this will greatly assist you in mastering more advanced sword skills in the future! Chapter 640 - Chapter 640: Chapter 640: Doubt” Chapter 640: Chapter 640: Doubt Song Jian hadnt learned the Qingyun Sword Skill in three years, and the three examiners had known it long ago. But now it seemed that Li Guiqing had misunderstood that Song Jian didnt disdain the Qingyun Sword Skill and was unwilling to learn. However, what they didnt know was that Song Jian had never learned the Qingyun Sword Skill at all. Seeing Li Guiqing hand over his own cultivation experience, Song Jian respectfully took it with both hands and thanked him. Song Jians attitude made Li Guiqing feel very satisfied. He nodded with a smile and stroked his long beard lightly. Alright, the test is over. You should go back and rest now. Take a good wash, the smell of blood on you is too strong. Li Guiqing laughed, Come to the Qingyun Hall tomorrow, the Sect Leader and the elders of the sword sect will personally assess you. If you catch their attention and become their personal disciple, you will soar to the heavens in one step. Yeah, perform well during that time! Wang Hai laughed heartily. Im rooting for you! Qin Hua smiled, covering her mouth, an enchanting expression on her face. After exchanging pleasantries with them for a while and obtaining their contact information, Song Jian smiled and watched the three leave. After the test, Song Jian didnt go straight back to his lodgings. Instead, he headed towards the mission tower to collect the reward for exterminating the Blackwind Village, which he had not claimed yet. As the Blackwind Village had not been eliminated for a long time, the reward for this mission had been constantly increasing. It had now reached a level that even official swordmasters were envious of. Seeing Song Jian, who was covered in blood, enter the room, even Wang Dafu, who was sunbathing outside the mission tower, was startled. You really destroyed the Blackwind Village? Wang Dafu asked in amazement. The leader of Blackwind Villages head is right here! Song Jian raised the cloth bag and said. Good, good, good! Wang Dafu exclaimed three times, his face full of admiration, I didnt expect it, but you really soared to the skies after three years of silence, stunning everyone! Hehe, thank you, thank you. Song Jian cupped his hands in gratitude, handed over the cloth bag, and said, Please, Manager, check it! For such an important task, ordinary disciples definitely had no qualifications to check the mission item, only the manager could do so. Wang Dafu opened the cloth bag, glanced at the bloody head inside, nodded, and said, Alright, leave it here. If there are no issues in three days, the mission reward will be given to you! For such an important mission, they naturally couldnt just rely on a bloody head. The sword sect would send someone to Blackwind Mountain for a detailed investigation. Song Jian nodded and left the mission tower. This kid Wang Dafu shook his head and said, I never expected that I, Wang Dafu, would misjudge someone. This useless mud can actually turn into a gem! When it was known that Song Jian had single-handedly defeated the remaining 999 people in the disciples test, it caused a commotion among the inner court disciples. The disciple assessment of the Qingyun Sword Sect was not only for the odd-job disciples, but the inner court disciples as well. At the end of the day, when all assessments were completed, the information of the outstanding disciples was immediately sent to the Sect Leader and all elders. In the main hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect, a middle-aged man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, who appeared to be in his thirties, was carefully reading the data in his hands. The other elders were also sitting together, going through the information of outstanding disciples from the test, to see if they could find some good seeds to accept as personal disciples. Song Jian, the only winning disciple among the odd-job disciples? An elder with white hair held Song Jians information in his hand, looking very interested. Oh, odd-job disciple? Isnt it that they should take the top three every year? How come theres only one qualified this year? Another elder asked curiously. Hehe, he single-handedly beat the other 999 participants, so he was the only one who came out on top! Eh, thats interesting, let me look at his information. Whats his name, Song Jian? The elders began searching among the information in their hands and pulled out Song Jians information. This disciple is quite interesting, he hasnt even learned the Qingyun Sword Technique in three years. But in just three days, he exterminated the entire Blackwind Village. I heard that the leaders are quite strong, especially the main leader; even I wouldnt dare to say that I could definitely defeat him! The difference in strength displayed before and after, isnt it too disparate? Could it be Elder Zhao hesitated. It shouldnt be, look at the evaluation below. This disciple has extraordinary talent, and seems to have sword intent in his gestures. His moves are natural and flawless, without any hint of artificiality. Hes like a piece of jade, with great potential! An elder pointed at Li Guiqings evaluation and said, Obviously, he doesnt know any sword skills or other abilities. Which of the invaders from the other world doesnt possess strange skills or sword techniques weve never seen before? Lets send someone to check the battle traces at the Blackwind Village first. If theres no problem, let him join the inner court. The Sect Leader pondered for a moment and said. Ahem, by exterminating the Blackwind Village, he has earned the reward of becoming an inner court disciple. An elder reminded. Well, since thats the case Sect Leader Liu Qingyun looked at the other elders and smiled, Any of you elders willing to accept this disciple as a personal disciple? Sect Leader, his identity hasnt been investigated yet. What if hes an invader from another world An elder frowned. Yes, his combat power is suspicious. Its hard to believe that one person could destroy an entire Blackwind Village! Whats so unbelievable about it? The test evaluations stated that the disciple had a hint of sword intent. Isnt it normal for a disciple with sword intent to defeat enemies of a higher level? Lets investigate it first. Otherwise, it will make people feel uneasy! Well, lets investigate it first. If theres no problem, Im interested in him! Sword intent its really hard to believe. I dont know what kind of sword intent he has comprehended, if it is Elder Hong, youre overthinking it. With his current age, its most likely that hes only touched the threshold of sword intent. To form a true sword intent of his own is simply impossible. There are not many geniuses like our Sect Leader in this world who can do that! While the Qingyun Sword Sects higher-ups were discussing, Song Jian was in his room reading through Li Guiqings Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique which was given to him. In addition to the complete Qingyun Sword Skill, it also contained Li Guiqings experience with every move and every form. This was a formal swordmasters experience; it could not only allow people to quickly understand the Qingyun Sword Skill but also guide their future sword path. Its value was immeasurable. After browsing through the entire booklet, Song Jian suddenly saw a golden light in front of him, and the system prompt followed; Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: Chapter 641: Summoned Chapter 641: Chapter 641: Summoned Song Jian was unaware that annihilating Blackwind Village had aroused suspicision among the higher ranks of the Qingyun Sword Sect. In spite of this, the village, being the closest bandit hub to the Qingyun Sword Sect, was inevitable in Song Jians path to a fast recovery of his powers. Rather than sneaking there, he considered it more sensible to openly accept the mission, and once the battle was over, Blackwind Village was reduced to ashes by Song Jians hand. He doubted anyone would manage to unearth any evidence from the piles of ash. In the aftermath of his assault on Blackwind Village, the looted gold, silver, and jewels alone were worth hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. The regular bandits didnt drop much, mostly gray miscellaneous items and ordinary goods which Song Jian couldnt care less about. However, the bosses surprisingly dropped some valuable items. Each of the five bosses dropped two to three golden tickets for Song Jian which could be exchanged at any shop in the game for either a hundred liang of gold or ten thousand Doomsday Coins. Besides, the chief boss dropped his skill book, Ghost Howl Blade Skill, which was of blue quality. Although Song Jian could not use it, he could sell it for a good price; Song Jian planned to exchange this skill book for a sword skill book of the same grade. He had already mastered many skills, but was stuck due to a lack of skill points for upgrading. If he passed the test mission, he would receive a lot of skill points. At that time, he could merge his maxed out skills to create an even more powerful one. As such, his demand for sword skills was growing. The mission rewards for wiping out Blackwind Village offered by the Sect were also tempting. He could become an inner sect disciple directly and even get a significant amount of pill cultivation and custom weapons. Song Jian didnt care much about the status of being an inner sect disciple nor the weapon, but he was quite interested in the cultivation pills. Alchemists held a prestigious position in this world, as they were not only capable of creating pills that rivalled Advanced Healing Potions, but could also create pills that could recover Spirit Points during battles or even permanently increase his attributes, a true eye-opening experience for Song Jian. If it werent for needing to focus completely on the examination tasks, he would have contemplated learning the Alchemy Skill; The next day, Song Jain dressed in a clean grey robe and made his way towards Qingyun Hall, the conference hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect. As he neared the hall, Song Jian was led into a side house which served as the reception of Qingyun Hall. It was required to wait here until being summoned by the Sect Leader or the Elders. Also seated in the side house were a few other disciples, all clad in white robes, much more luxurious than the grey one Song Jian wore; Inner Sect disciples Song Jian thought to himself; These were the top performers in the inner disciple examination. Upon seeing Song Jian arrive, a peculiar light flickered in their eyes, observing him up and down as if he were some exotic creature. Under their probing gazes, Song Jian remained indifferent, instead proceeding to sit down at a tea table nearby. He poured himself a cup of tea and began to leisurely have his snack. The other inner sect disciples were nervous in anticipation of the summons from the Sect Leader and the Elders. Even while sitting, they maintained an upright posture, sitting impeccably straight and properly. Observing how Song Jian casually helped himself to refreshments, drew both contempt and admiration from the inner sect disciples. You must be Younger Brother Song Jian, said a man who looked to be in his twenties. Weve heard about how you single-handedly annihilated Blackwind Village, and demonstrated your might in the disciple examination, defeating over nine hundred opponents alone. We admire your courage, he complimented Song Jian with a bow and a smile; You flatter me, elder brother, responded Song Jian, returning the polite gesture. The second phase of the mission required Song Jian to destroy the entire Qingyun Sword Sect and even kill the Sect Leader. Having been operating around the base of Qingyun Mountain for the past three years, his knowledge of the Sect was nearly non-existent. He didnt even know who the Elders were, let alone their individual strengths. With such scarce information and no knowledge of the Sects high-ranking members, attempting to destroy it was laughable. This was why Song Jian had decisively attacked Blackwind Village, not only to restore his Combat Power, but also to draw the attention of an Elder or even the Sect Leader, in hopes of being taken in as a direct disciple. This would allow him to learn more about the Qingyun Sword Sect and devise a plan to annihilate it. Song Jian had already become more or less part of the inner disciples after he destroyed Blackwind Village. Taking into account his performance in yesterdays examination, he was likely to be summoned by the Sect Leader and the Elders, potentially becoming a direct disciple. So, while the successful inner disciples held some distaste for him, they always maintained a friendly expression, hoping to establish a congenial relationship with Song Jian. The atmosphere in the side house was harmonious, with everyone discussing which Elder was most powerful and who was the best at mentoring disciples. Compliments were freely given. Song Jian listened attentively, enjoying their conversations about the Qingyun Sword Sect Elders and subtly gathering information from them. About half an hour later, another disciple entered and said indifferently to everyone, The Sect Leader and all the Elders have summoned you. Follow me. Thank you, brother! The inner disciples promptly rose and bowed to the man who was dressed in a purple robe. Song Jian also stood up and followed suit, showing respect. Wearing a purple robe was a privilege for only the Sect Leaders and Elders direct disciples. Although they didnt recognize this disciple, his status as a direct disciple was enough for them to show respect. The disciple barely acknowledged them with a nod and led them out of the side house. The group hastily followed him. They soon arrived at Qingyun Hall, one of the most important buildings in the Qingyun Sword Sect where regular official discussions and receptions took place. The grandeur of the building was awe-inspiring, especially the plaque above the main entrance bearing the inscription Qingyun Hall. It radiated an extraordinary aura and the vigorous strokes of the inscription hinted at a violent Sword Intent that set the heart pounding upon viewing. The mere sight of the inscription made Song Jian go cold. It seemed that the second mission was far more challenging than he had anticipated. Chapter 642 - Chapter 642: Chapter 642: Sword Intent Chapter 642: Chapter 642: Sword Intent Here we are, this is Qingyun Hall. You can enter by yourselves, said the core disciple indifferently. Pushing open a large green metal door, Song Jian and the others headed towards the hall of Qingyun Hall. The hall was spacious and somewhat vacant, Sect Leader Liu Qingyun and more than a dozen elders turned their gaze simultaneously towards Song Jians group. Greetings, Sect Leader, greetings elders! The group respectfully greeted. Each of these dozen or so elders emitted fluctuations of Tier-1 Combat Power, surpassing ordinary Tier-1 combatants. Song Jian had felt this level of intimidating might only once before, on the leader of Blackwind Village. As for Liu Qingyun, seated on the Sect Leaders throne, even Song Jian couldnt discern his actual strength. To what extent had he reached? The only descriptor in his mind was unfathomable. No need for formality, you all represent the future of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Weve asked you here mainly for us old fellows to meet you, and as a reward for your performance yesterday, Liu Qingyun said amiably. We are willing to serve the Sect! Song Jian and the others bowed and shouted in unison. Good, other than Song Jian, all of you are inner disciples. Several elders appreciate you a lot and wish to take you as their direct disciples, said Liu Qingyun. The inner disciples looked at each other in surprise, then burst into excitement. Becoming a direct disciple of a master, was like taking a step up into the heavens. Not all successful participants in the disciples trial could become direct disciples, they must be selected by the elders. Chu Qiang, Hao Dadong here, you must have heard of me. Today, I wish to take you as my twelfth direct disciple. What do you think? A burly white-haired old man stood up and shouted loudly. The disciple who had spoken with Song Jian earlier stood up, his face glowing with excitement. Holding his fists in respect, he bowed to the old man and said, Disciple, disciple is willing! Liu Chunhua, old man One by one, elders stood up, taking the internal disciples as their direct ones. The information of these disciples was already known to them, so it was more a matter of formality. Those who became direct disciples would see their status greatly improved. No inner disciple would refuse to acknowledge this favor. All the disciples who were accepted as direct disciples stood behind their masters, leaving only Song Jian standing alone in the middle of the hall. Everyone quietly watched him. Song Jian, can you tell us how you managed to annihilate the whole of Blackwind Village by yourself? Liu Qinghuan asked slowly. The Qingyun Sword Sect had already sent people to examine Blackwind Village. It turned out that it was completely empty and had been burned down. The bodies of the people had been burned to ruins and no trace could be found. Some elders were even preparing to strike. As soon as Song Jian showed any indication of weakness, they planned to launch a powerful attack to kill him on the spot. Sect Leader, Honorable Elders! Song Jian responded without arrogance or humility, When I initially accepted this assignment, I did not plan to annihilate the entire Blackwind Village. I knew my own strength. I was not, at the time, capable of completely annihilating Blackwind Village. My intent was only to kill some ordinary bandits, and earn some cultivation pills in the process. However, after killing the ordinary bandits, I suddenly entered a strange state. I dont even know what I was doing, I just moved continuously towards the Blackwind Mountain Village. When I came to my senses, the bandits of the entire Blackwind Village had been killed by me! I was afraid at the moment, so in my panic, I over turned a brazier, and fled back here overnight. Song Jian added. What is this strange state you are referring to? An elder asked with wide eyes. I I dont know With a slight frown, Song Jian shook his head. The elders closest to Sect Leader Liu exchanged glances before looking back at him. With a hint of a smile, Liu Qingyun asked, Can you enter that state again? A few elders eyes brightened. This was exactly what they wanted to know. If Song Jian said he couldnt enter again, his suspicion would greatly increase. If he could, but his strength didnt change at all after entering the state, he would not be able to prove his innocence, and would definitely be under intense scrutiny in future. I can! Song Jian replied, Afterwards, I attempted to enter that state multiple times. After numerous trials, I can now deliberately enter and exit that state. Can you show us now? Liu Qingyun asked with a smile, appearing relaxed throughout, unlike the tense elders around him. The rest of the elders were mostly like spectators, sitting quietly, saying nothing. Song Jian nodded, lightly closed his eyes and tensed his muscles, seemingly using all his strength. After a moment, Song Jian activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body technique, causing a keen aura to radiate from his body. Golden Sword Qi swirled around, and eight sword shadows slowly rotated around Song Jian. Song Jian was taking a gamble. The concept of Sword Intent was well-known in the Qingyun Sword Sect. Their sect leader had been considered a genius in his youth for his independent comprehension of Sword Intent. Due to the enthusiastic endorsement of some people, the types and strengths of Sword Intent were a common topic among the disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Song Jian found that the so-called Sword Intent was akin to a boost in status. Depending on the specific Sword Intent, the effect varied. His Immortal Sword Body greatly resembled this amplified state. Although Song Jian didnt know if there were any Sword Intents similar to the Immortal Sword Body in this world, he felt that his chances of winning this bet were high. Sword Intent, its really Sword Intent. This isnt just touching the threshold of Sword Intent, this is complete Sword Intent! An elder stood up in shock, staring at the Song Jian, who was exuding a fierce aura with golden Sword Qi swirling around him, and cried out in surprise. Liu Qingyun squinted his eyes, involuntarily squeezing the armrest of his throne. A crack sound echoed as the sturdy armrest developed a crack. What kind of Sword Intent is this? It feels powerful, definitely capable of contesting a Tier-1 combatants strength All the elders turned their gaze to Sect Leader Liu Qingyun. Among them, only a few had touched the threshold of Sword Intent. In the entire Qingyun Sword Sect, only Sect Leader Liu Qingyun had truly mastered Sword Intent. Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: Chapter 643 Sword Formation Chapter 643: Chapter 643 Sword Formation Liu Qingyun stared at Song Jian and said slowly, Indeed, this is Sword Intent! The moment his words fell, the gazes of several elders became red-hot as they looked at Song Jian. Even disregarding Song Jians potential for now, just his comprehension of the complete sword intent was enough to spark the elder disciples envy. If they could personally teach him, wouldnt their chances of understanding sword intent increase significantly under his influence? Ahem, Sect Leader, now that Song Jian is cleared, can I An Elder rose and hinted with a respectful bow towards the Sect Leader. Before he could finish his sentence, a robust man interrupted him, Old Hu, why are you always trying to hog everything good for yourself? Havent you already taken a disciple directly under your wing? Greediness isnt virtuous. Let those elders who havent taken any disciples yet have a chance. As for Song Jian, I would I also havent taken a direct disciple yet. I think Song Jian is quite suitable. My Duan Yue Sword Skill is very suitable for him A few elders ranked higher clamored with an eagerness to take Song Jian as a direct disciple. Initially, the elders ranked lower also shared the same thought, but seeing the current situation, they all gave a bitter smile and shook their heads, just watching the scene while sipping tea. Enough already. We are all experienced people, yet were bickering like kids, arent we setting ourselves up for ridicule? Liu Qingyun frowned at the incessant arguing elders and finally reprimanded them. Once everyone had quieted down, Liu Qingyun addressed Song Jian, Song Jian, are you willing to become my disciple? Upon hearing Liu Qingyuns words, the Elders wore various expressions. The in-door disciples who were just taken in as direct disciples all watched Song Jian with envious looks. I am willing! Song Jian respectfully replied. Good! Liu Qingyun expressed his satisfaction with a smile, From now on, you are the third disciple directly under my wing. Congratulations to the Sect Leader for taking another direct disciple. What a joyful occasion! All elders congratulated in unison. Finally, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. Although his involvement in the Blackwind Bandit raid was concealed, his possession of Sword Intent was exposed, and he was accepted as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader himself. As such, his reputation spread throughout the Qingyun Sword Sect, making him known to almost everyone. This made him step more cautiously than ever. Once Song Jian became a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, he was allocated a separate small courtyard. His attire was changed from the simple gray robes to a splendid purple robe, and he even had two maid-servants at his command, which essentially catapulted his status within the Qingyun Sword Sect. A few days later, the rewards for eliminating the Blackwind Bandits were distributed. Moreover, with the welcome gifts offered by several examiners during the disciple assessment, Song Jian spent several days engrossed in the study of swordsmanship in his courtyard, politely declining all disciple visits. In this world, I can study new sword techniques that dont need skill points to level up! Song Jian exclaimed in wonder, carefully examining a scroll. This scroll was the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique, given to him by Swordmaster Li Guiqing during the disciple assessment. As he studied it, his proficiency in Qingyun Sword Skill gradually increased. When his proficiency reached 100 percent, a golden light suddenly appeared, and the level of Qingyun Sword Skill had leveled up. At this point, Song Jians Qingyun Sword Skill reached level eight. Its highest level is nine, much higher than many of Song Jians other skills. Although learning new sword skills didnt require skill points in this world, other skills like Flash Thunder Strike and Broken Wing Dance still required skill points for upgrades, making them seem oddly out of place. This world is truly a haven for swordsmanship cultivation. If I study and master more sword skills and constantly integrate them, maybe Ill be able to develop epic or even legendary-level sword skills. If I succeed, my rewards in this world will be far greater than mission rewards. Moreover, even if I fail, I can still carry those sword techniques back with me. A smile couldnt help but creep across Song Jians face. Several other disciples resided around the small yard where Song Jian lived, who were all elder disciples. Song Jian was supposed to visit his two senior brothers, i.e., Liu Qingyuns other two direct disciples, first, but they were both out on tasks, and he had no other option but to let it go. However, a disciple living next to his courtyard would often come over to see him. After many refusals, Song Jian finally decided to maintain civility with his neighbor. Qi Leng, cant you learn a bit of courtesy like Elder Wans direct disciple? Song Jian helplessly watched the young man clad in a purple robe jump over the wall and walk straight to the stone table in the courtyard. He picked up a pastry and stuffed it into his mouth while savoring each bite. That bookworm is such a pushover. People like him are bound to lose out. Qi Leng replied with a self-satisfied expression. Song Jian referred to Elder Wans direct disciple, his neighbor on the other side. After being refused by Song Jian once, he never returned. Also, can you please enter through the main gate next time instead of always hopping over the wall? It doesnt reflect well on you. Song Jian said, rubbing his forehead. I cant help it. This route is more convenient for me. If you dont like it, you can buy a sword formation from the Sect and set it up around your house. Qi Leng seemed to choke on his words and drank a large cup of tea to wash it down. Then he continued, I know you are super wealthy now. Even we other direct disciples looked greedily at the rewards you got for eliminating the Blackwind Bandits. Moreover, dont tell me that you gained nothing from eliminating the entire Blackwind Bandits. Song Jian smiled faintly. His assets probably were a lot more abundant than those of average direct disciples. For his everyday cultivation, he used Dan pills like candy, which greatly sped up his progress. He could afford to practice the Qingyun Sword Skill with no restrictions on the usage of Dan pills Sword formation? What do you mean by that? Song Jian asked, intrigued by Qi Lengs words. Indeed, with Song Jians expertise in magic runes, setting up a defensive magic array in his yard would be a piece of cake. Doing such a thing, which would blatantly reveal his true identity, was something only novices who were new to this world and knew nothing would do. This Qi Leng took out three transparent crystal stones from his pocket and tossed them on the ground. The crystal stones automatically arranged themselves in a triangle, and a sharp Sword Qi rose from the middle of the triangle and slashed towards Song Jian. Chapter 644 - Chapter 644: Chapter 644: Trading Zone Chapter 644: Chapter 644: Trading Zone Seeing the Sword Qi approaching, Song Jians brows raised. He formed a sword with his right hand, lightly tapping the Sword Qi. Bang A sound like metal clashing rang out in mid-air, and a strong force burst forth, causing a gust of wind in the small courtyard. Song Jians eyes lit up. The power of this Sword Qi was almost on par with his max-level Earth Teeth Assault. Moreover, from these three transparent crystals, Song Jian felt a familiar sensation. This is the most basic Sword Qi array, formed with three Sword Stones. Those who can create Sword Stones are called Sword Array Masters. If youre interested, you can look into it, Qi Leng smiled and said, You can go to the trading area in the sect, where youll find everything you want. Song Jian nodded and put the matter aside, chatting casually with Qi Leng. After Qi Leng left, Song Jian continued to level up his Qingyun Sword Skill until it reached max level. Then he put away the book Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique. Now, the skills Song Jian had mastered included Earth Teeth Assault at max level, which could be fused. However, when he put Earth Teeth Assault and Qingyun Sword Skill into the fusion column, he found that their fusion rate was only 2.32%. It seems that to fuse skills, you need to choose those with similar types and effects. The fusion rate will be higher, Song Jian thought as he closed the fusion column. After making simple preparations, Song Jian left his residence directly. This place is like a small town! Song Jian walked in the trading area of Qingyun Mountain and looked at the buildings on both sides of the mountain road with a surprised expression on his face. Those entering included inner disciples, direct disciples, and Swordmasters of the Qingyun Sword Sect, making the place quite lively. There were numerous shops in the trading area, mostly owned by Swordmasters, and the majority of the customers were inner disciples. Song Jian casually glanced at the shops on both sides while walking towards the center of the trading area. At the center of the trading area, a stone pillar stood erect. Many people were gathered around the pillar, seemingly examining something. With the stone pillar as the center, a circle with a diameter of ten meters was drawn on the ground. As Song Jian stepped into the circle, he instantly felt a breath drilling towards his forehead. This breath touched the skin of his brow, giving a tingling sensation like being electrocuted. Instantly, a large amount of information composed of text and images flashed before Song Jians eyes. Eventually, the information twisted and condensed into a thick book that appeared in his mind. With a thought, Song Jians consciousness made contact with the thick book and gently flipped to the first page. Weapons, Materials, Pills, Sword Techniques, What first caught Song Jians eyes was a densely packed index. He hesitated for a moment and directly chose Sword Array. Hum~ A soft buzz sounded in his mind, followed by a plethora of information regarding sword arrays. Basic Sword Array Course Completed Sword Arrays for Sale Sword Array Materials Sword Array Shops All sorts of information related to sword arrays appeared before Song Jian. After looking through them for a while and gaining a general understanding, he then moved onto the Sword Techniques section. All kinds of sword techniques appeared before him. Some were already fully mastered by the Qingyun Sword Sect. If these techniques were chosen, a specialized Swordmaster responsible for explaining them would be available, in addition to the technique books. However, there were many other sword techniques that the Qingyun Sword Sect had obtained from other places, with few practitioners. If such techniques were chosen, self-exploration would be required, and the possibility of encountering various issues was high. As expected, the higher the tier of the sword techniques passed down by the Qingyun Sword Sect, the higher the required level of the Qingyun Sword Skill! Song Jian thought as he browsed through the information. Cultivating sword techniques on my own is too slow. Unless I can get a book like the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique, its better to level up sword techniques during combat Song Jian thought, I should follow my original plan and learn more about sword arrays. Soon, after filtering, Song Jian was left with only a few pieces of information. Course: Basic Sword Array, Instructor: Zhao Tianliang, Array Level: Advanced, Class Time: Every Wednesday 9 am to 11 am; Fee: 2 points. Buying 10 grams of Mysterious Iron Pure Gold at a reasonable price, items for trade available: White Tiger Sword Formation Analysis, Cloud-rising Steps, Roaring Tiger Sword Techniques, Flowing Cloud Sword (blue), Golden Silk Armor (blue), Items sold in-store: Basic Sword Array Analysis, Sword Spirit Grass, Sword Stone (blank), Spirit Accumulation Pill, Blood Replenishing Pill, It doesnt seem easy to learn about sword arrays Song Jian frowned. There were specialized teachers in the sect to teach sword array knowledge, but it required points. These points were like the currency circulating within the Qingyun Sword Sect, and any item could be exchanged with points. As a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, Song Jian received a welfare of 100 points a month. However, the class time was short, and there were still five days until the next class. Song Jian couldnt wait that long. As for the remaining options, Song Jian didnt have the items they wanted in exchange. It seems like I can only check out those shops selling sword array knowledge, Song Jian thought to himself. Among the information he chose, there were three shops selling basic sword array knowledge. Song Jian headed directly towards the one closest to him. According to the information left on the webpage, Song Jian quickly found a shop. This shop was located at the end of a narrow alley on a mountain road, built on a huge rock. The shop was a bit remote, so there were no customers inside, making it very quiet. Inside the shop, there were shelves lined with various items, making it look like a general store. What do you need? A middle-aged mans face emerged from behind the counter. He looked somewhat chubby, with round, rosy cheeks and a pair of small, shrewd eyes. I need some basic books on sword arrays, Song Jian said. The middle-aged man stuck his head out, looked Song Jian up and down, and upon seeing the purple clothes on his body, he muttered quietly: Another brother who has been promoted from inner door to direct disciple. Do you really think learning sword arrays is so simple? Better to buy some finished products for self-defense instead of wasting energy and time to learn this As he said this, the middle-aged man came out from behind the counter and picked up a thin booklet from the shelf. He handed it to Song Jian and said, Ten points. Also, the items sold in this store are non-refundable. Chapter 645 - Chapter 645: Chapter 645 Sword Array Hall Chapter 645: Chapter 645 Sword Array Hall Song Jian bought a few more blank Sword Stones and a Sword Array Talisman Cutter, spending all his hundred points, before he left the shop. Is this guy trying to squeeze every last point out of me? Song Jian looked at the bulging small cloth bag in his hand and thought to himself. Back at his residence, Song Jian instructed his two maids not to disturb him, took out the Basic Sword Array Analysis and started studying. After carefully flipping through the entire book, the word Sword Array appeared in Song Jians skill bar at level 1; System: You have learned the basic Sword Array, mastered the skill of setting up Sword Array, and obtained the title of Junior Sword Array Master. Junior Sword Array Master (Title): Equipping this title increases the speed of setting up a Sword Array by 5% and the success rate by 5%; Not bad! A smile crept onto Song Jians face, with the help of the gaming system, he could learn any skill quickly as long as he had a Skill Book. This Basic Sword Array Analysis only includes a simple array, the Blazing Blade Array. He could carve the array diagram of the Blazing Blade Array on a blank Sword Stone, and once successful, he could activate the array diagram on the Sword Stone for attack at any time; He continued to flip through the book, and each time he gained proficiency in Basic Sword Array Analysis. He spent an entire afternoon almost memorizing the entire book, and his Sword Array level only increased to level three, and his proficiency could no longer increase. After a light dinner, Song Jian took out a blank Sword Stone and a small wooden box the size of his palm. Opening the box, there was a silver needle as thin as a hair. The needle was only a knuckle-long, sparkling like a star. This was the Sword Array Talisman Cutter, which cost Song Jian sixty points alone. Song Jians eyes focused on the silver Talisman Cutter. In a short while, the Talisman Cutter began to vibrate slightly, slowly floating in mid-air as Song Jians Mental Strength began to slowly consume; The so-called carving of a Sword Array involves using Mental Strength to control the Talisman Cutter to carve a complete array diagram on the Sword Stone. Song Jian looked at the trembling Talisman Cutter in front of him and frowned, he took back the Sword Stone in his hand, it would be a waste to carve the array diagram on the Sword Stone in this state, a waste of Sword Stones, a waste of points. Its like using a trembling hand to embroider, the final result is just wasting materials; I have to practice controlling the Talisman Cutter first. Song Jian thought to himself. However, not long after, Song Jian felt dizzy, and the silver Talisman Cutter fell onto the table with a clatter. It consumes too much Mental Strength Song Jians face was gloomy, he took out a pill and swallowed it, gradually recovering his Mental Strength. It seems that learning the Sword Array is much harder than I thought In fact, with the help of the system, Song Jian was already much faster than others. Ordinary people who first learn the Sword Array cannot master it, even after one or two years of hard work, and he only took a short afternoon to become a junior Sword Array Master. Although he still cant produce any Sword Array Stone, he already has the qualities of a Sword Array Master. After resting for a while, when his Mental Strength recovered, Song Jian began to control the Talisman Cutter again. He spent three straight hours and consumed enough pills to bankrupt an inner disciple, but the level of his Talisman Cutter control didnt improve. Why is it so hard? No wonder the shop owner looked at me like I was wasting time learning the Sword Array. It seems only real Swordmasters can learn the Sword Array! Song Jian thought, unwilling to concede. The so-called Swordmasters are those with first-tier Combat Power, their attributes are much higher than ordinary disciples, so they naturally have no problem controlling the Talisman Cutter. Song Jian was holding a pill, about to put it in his mouth, but suddenly felt nauseous. The faint fragrance emanating from the pill became a repulsive smell his nose; I cant eat any more, my body is sending a warning, if I eat more, Ill develop pill toxin, which is harmful to the body! Song Jian frowned. The pills in this world do not have a cooldown time, they can be used consecutively, but if you eat too many at once, they can produce toxins in the body. Am I to just give up? Song Jian frowned, then an idea hit him, he picked up the silver Talisman Cutter. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Suddenly, a transparent Spirit Sword condensed from Song Jians forehead, he controlled this Spirit Sword to shoot at the silver Talisman Cutter; As soon as the Spirit Sword neared the Talisman Cutter, it immediately entered it. Suddenly, Song Jian controlled the silver Talisman Cutter as if it was second nature, flexible and nimble, as if he had been practicing for a long time. What made him even more delighted was that after the Spirit Sword was integrated into the Talisman Cutter, controlling the Talisman Cutter no longer required the consumption of Mental Strength. That is to say, each time he made a Sword Array Stone, he only needed to consume thirty points of Mental Strength and he could control the Talisman Cutter indefinitely to make Sword Array Stones. Even a Swordmaster with first-tier Combat Power couldnt do this. It was as if Its like a glitch in the system Excitement shone in Song Jians eyes. For more than a month, Song Jian stayed home. Every day, he instructed his maid to go out and buy Sword Stones for him. When he ran out of points, hed exchange his gold, silver, and jewels. There were several baskets of defaced Sword Stones, each time the two maids watched as the ruined Sword Stones were removed, they were speechless. One day, Song Jian was controlling the Sword Array Talisman Cutter to engrave the Sword Array diagram on the Sword Stone, and six shining Sword Stones were already placed on his table. At this moment, a maid suddenly shouted at the door: Young master, the Sect Leader wants to see you! Song Jian jolted, and with a crack, the Sword Stone in his hand emitted a slight shattering sound. Song Jian expressionlessly threw the ruined Sword Stone in his hand into the trash bin, taking the remaining six Sword Stones, these are the ones he had prepared for creating the Seven Stars Sword Array, he only needed one more to complete the set. This time the summon was not a formal one, Song Jian arrived at Sect Leader Liu Qingyuns private courtyard. I heard that youve been secluded at home lately, studying the way of the Sword Array? Liu Qingyun laughed when he saw Song Jian enter. Song Jian nodded, this was not a secret in the Qingyun Sword Sect. At this time, his Sword Array skill had reached level nine, and he was about to be promoted from Junior Sword Array Master to Intermediate Sword Array Master. There were only a few in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect who could reach the level of Intermediate Sword Array Master, and there wasnt a single Advanced Sword Array Master. Closing yourself off from the world wont work. Liu Qingyun smiled, Since you like to research into the Sword Array, then go to the Sword Array Hall. You wont need to waste points purchasing those materials Song Jians eyes lit up, it seemed that his foster father was specially taking care of him. However, he soon realized that his mission was to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect and kill the man in front of him. His heart suddenly became conflicted. Chapter 646 - Chapter 646: Chapter 646: Awe of Getting off the Horse Chapter 646: Chapter 646: Awe of Getting off the Horse The next day, under the guidance of a disciple, Song Jian arrived at the Sword Array Hall. The Sword Array Hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect was surprisingly located in the belly of the entire mountain, almost hollowing out Qingyun Mountain, utilizing the Earths vein firepower to refine sword arrays. Next to the Sword Array Hall was the Sword Casting Hall, both entrances very close to each other. Eh, Song Jian, what are you doing here? A familiar voice sounded. Song Jian turned to look and saw that it was Swordmaster Wang Hai, who had assessed him before. Master Wang! Song Jian respectfully bowed and greeted him. No need for that, youre a genius who has comprehended Sword Intent and the Sect Leaders personal disciple. If anything, I should be the one bowing to you. Wang Hai hurriedly waved his hand and stepped aside. Why are you here? Could it be that you joined the Sword Array Hall? Wang Hai glanced at the entrance leading to the Sword Array Hall and asked. Yes, my master knew that I like to study sword arrays, so he let me come here to learn. Song Jian said with a smile. Wang Hai gave Song Jian a meaningful look, nodded without saying anything, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then turned and left. Watching Wang Hais retreating figure for a while, Song Jian followed the disciple guiding him and entered the Sword Array Hall. Master Song, Ive brought the person! The disciple guiding the way saluted a middle-aged man dressed in white and said. Song Jian looked up and saw that the man appeared to be in his forties with an average build. Although his face showed no wrinkles, there was a wisp of white hair at his temples. He doesnt look like a Swordmaster but rather like a scholar! Song Jian wondered in his heart but didnt hesitate at all. He took a step forward and bowed to the Hall Master of the Sword Array Hall, Greetings, Hall Master. Good, good! A smile flashed across Master Songs face, and he raised a hand in a light gesture, You are the Sect Leaders personal disciple, no need to be so restrained. The Sect Leader told me that you like to study the way of sword arrays, but to truly master sword arrays, one must possess at least first-order Combat Power, otherwise, a careless mistake could cause severe damage to ones Mental Strength. I heard that you have already comprehended complete Sword Intent, so you should be able to break through and become a real Swordmaster soon. By then, you will truly understand the power of sword arrays. Master Song said, smiling. Thank you, Master Song! Song Jian clasped his hands in a salute. You will be assisting Master Sun, acting as his deputy for now. Master Sun is our most experienced Junior Sword Array Master in the Sword Array Hall. Learn from him well. Master Song turned to an elderly man with white hair and a beard and said with a smile, Sun Changlin, Im leaving the Sect Leaders personal disciple to you. Dont hold anything back, teach him well, and our Sword Array Hall may have another Sword Array Master, and youll be credited for it. Cough, cough, thats fine. Im getting old, my Mental Strength is weakening a lot, and even holding a talisman blade makes me tremble now. Im afraid it wont be long before I cant even make the simplest Stone-splitting Array. Sun Changlin seemed somewhat weak, coughing twice, But teaching this little kid here shouldnt be a problem. Follow me. Sun Changlin took Song Jian to a small room and handed him a four-finger-thick book, saying, First, understand what a sword array is. These are all basic knowledge about sword arrays, and you must memorize them all. However, its necessary to read through them at least once, and preferably, read them thoroughly. This is the most comprehensive basic knowledge regarding sword arrays in the entire Sword Array Hall. Song Jian looked at the book in his hands and was dumbfounded. The title of the book was also Basic Sword Array Analysis. What, is there a problem? Sun Changlin glanced at Song Jian and asked. I had previously bought a book about basic sword arrays as well Saying that, Song Jian took out the book he had bought for ten points from his bosom. Bought it from the trading area, right? Sun Changlin just glanced at it and said, Most of the books sold in the trading area are written by memory from the disciples of the Sword Array Hall. If you buy ten such books, the content inside each of them might be different. Song Jian was somewhat speechless, but his face soon showed excitement. His sword array skill had already reached Level 9, but no matter how he practiced creating Sword Stones, his proficiency could not be improved. It seemed that he had reached a bottleneck. But the book in front of him might just help his sword array skills continue to improve, and he might even have a chance to break through the Junior Sword Array Master level and reach the Intermediate Sword Array Master level. From then on, Song Jian began to lead a life of two points and one line. He paid no attention to anything else in the Qingyun Sword Sect, and even the first-order Combat Power assessment task was put aside. Of course, with his current strength, even if he wanted to complete the assessment task, it would be beyond his reach. The Qingyun Sword Sect was not something he alone could eliminate. Half a month later, just like before, Song Jian left his residence and headed towards the Sword Array Hall. He was currently only doing some tasks to assist Sun Changlin, such as organizing sword array drawings and collecting materials for making Sword Stones. However, in fact, Song Jian was already an Intermediate Sword Array Master with his sword array skills breaking through Level 10 and reaching Level 14. In the entire Qingyun Sword Sect, there were only a few people with higher sword array achievements than him. Perhaps the key to completing the assessment task lies in this sword array technique. Song Jian walked and thought with his head down. Just then, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy ran toward Song Jian, panting. Brother, the Sect Leader summoned you! The young boy said, gasping for breath. Song Jian smiled gently and said, Linger, speak slowly and dont rush. The boy called Linger was Sect Leader Liu Qingyuns pageboy, making him something like half a personal disciple. The other two personal disciples of the Sect Leader have returned to the sect. The Sect Leader, he wants you to meet your other two senior brothers. Linger said. Song Jian was slightly startled. Since he was accepted as a personal disciple, he had never met these two nominal senior brothers. He didnt expect they would have already completed their tasks and returned. Lets go quickly. Song Jian said as he followed Linger towards Liu Qingyuns estate. The moment Song Jian stepped through the main gate of the estate, he immediately felt a chilling murderous intent. Inside the estate, it seemed as if thousands of sharp swords were stabbing towards him. Subconsciously, Song Jian activated his Immortal Sword Body, condensing a mental longsword over three feet long in his brow and slashing it fiercely forward. Bang! A dull sound echoed through the air. Song Jian felt as if the mental longsword he had condensed had struck a thick steel wall, sending a strong rebound sensation through his mind. Song Jian grunted, blood streaming from his nostrils. Chapter 647 - Chapter 647: Chapter 647 Senior Brother Chapter 647: Chapter 647 Senior Brother Is that Song Jian? Come in quickly! Liu Qingyuns voice came from the mansion hall. Song Jians face was somber. He wiped off the blood seeping out and headed toward the mansion. As soon as he entered the gate, Song Jian saw a man wearing an iron mask, looking at him with a mocking face. It seemed that the man who had just taught him a lesson was this man. The mans iron mask only covered half of his face. The mask was shaped like a soaring hawk. Seeing Song Jian, he revealed a sarcastic expression, Is this the genius who has grasped complete Sword Intent even before becoming a Swordmaster, whom my Master has taken in? To me, hes nothing special! Jian Qi, say less. At his age, you were no match for him. Said a man wearing a black robe, glancing at him. Humph, eldest brother, why are you so eager to play the good guy? I think our little junior brother isnt so simple! Jian Qi snorted coldly and turned his head. Alright, I have only taken in three disciples. I hope you all get along and support each other. Im not asking you to make me famous. Liu Qingyun, sitting at the main seat, glared at Jian Qi. Jian Qi, with an unconcerned look, shrugged his shoulders at Liu Qingyun. Greetings, Master! Song Jian bowed his head and saluted. Song Jian, I asked you here to introduce you to your two senior brothers. This is your eldest brother, Chang Qinghe. The one wearing an iron mask is your second brother, Jian Qi. Liu Qingyun explained. Greetings, eldest brother and second brother! Song Jian saluted. The eldest brother smiled and nodded back, while Jian Qi snorted coldly, a hint of disdain on his face. The aura around the eldest brother, Chang Qinghe, was dense and deep, like a surging river. In contrast, Jian Qi exuded a fierce aura. It was as if he were a longsword freshly forged from the furnace, his blade glowing red-hot, while his sharp Sword Qi held a touch of flame. Both of them had reached the first level in Combat Power. Chang Qinghe was at level thirty-six, while Jian Qi was at level thirty-two. Song Jian, how have you been doing in the Sword Array Hall recently? Any gains? Liu Qingyun asked with a smile. Quite well. I feel that Ive gained a lot Song Jian nodded and said. Psh, you havent even reached the first level in Combat Power and you dare to learn sword arrays. Can you even hold the talisman blade firmly? Jian Qi disparagingly remarked. Liu Qingyun snorted coldly. Jian Qi froze, bowed his head, and began to drink his tea. As long as you gained something. Liu Qingyun nodded and said. The two of you executed this mission very well. Liu Qingyun spoke a few words with Song Jian, then turned to Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi. Especially Qinghe, the quality of the Xuan Tian Snowmans heart is extremely high. It will significantly enhance the power of my Sword Talisman War Soldier. Sword Talisman War Soldier? Song Jians heart skipped a beat. It seemed there were several things Liu Qingyun had up his sleeve that he wasnt aware of, like this Sword Talisman War Soldier C this was the first time hed heard of it. Song Jian perked up his ears, eager to learn more about the Sword Talisman War Soldier, but Liu Qingyun merely mentioned it in passing without further explanation, and swiftly changed the topic to their respective progress in cultivation. The morning slipped away like this. For the most part, Liu Qingyun doing the talking, while the trio listened. Between analyzing the internal situation of the Qingyun Sword Sect, Liu Qingyun suggested improvements to the trios sect techniques and cultivation progress. Song Jian discovered that Liu Qingyun was lax and allowed them leeway; he would occasionally offer guidance when he was in the mood but let things be when he wasnt. Alright, stay for lunch. Its been a while since we teacher-and-disciple have eaten together! Liu Qingyun laughed and added, Next time you two go into the secret realm, take your junior brother along for some experience. Song Jian noticed that after Liu Qingyun finished his sentence, the look his two senior brothers directed at him had become strange. Master, junior brothers strength is still weak. The monsters in the secret realm, even the weakest, have the first-level Combat Power. It would be dangerous for junior brother! Chang Qinghe said hesitantly. Master, if we bring him in, its not just risking our own necks, but if something happens to him, wed have a hard time explaining it to you! Jian Qi glanced at Song Jian and remarked. Hmph, do you think that your junior brothers strength is weaker than yours? Liu Qingyuns face darkened as he snapped, He has grasped the complete Sword Intent. Once he enters Sword Intent state, he can match the first level Combat Power! What, is that possible? Liu Qingyuns eyes widened in surprise, and he looked up and down at Song Jian. Comparable to first level Combat Power? How is that possible? Jian Qi jumped from his chair, his face full of disbelief. What, you think your Master would lie to you? Liu Qingyun snorted coldly and, giving them both a look, he left flapping his sleeve. Little junior brother, when you have time, let your brothers bear witness to the true Sword Intent! eldest brother Chang Qinghe laughed. Yes, yes, we are not qualified to see Masters Broken Water Flow Sword Intention. We have always heard that Sword Intent is indeed very mighty, but weve never seen anyone use Sword Intent! Jian Qi looked at Song Jian, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. Broken Water Flow Sword Intention Song Jian thought to himself, it seems I should interact more with these two cheap senior brothers to learn more about Liu Qingyun. After lunch, Song Jian continued on his way to Sword Array Hall. In the Sword Array Hall, Song Jian had mastered numerous powerful sword arrays. Although they were only blueprints, Song Jian was confident that as long as he had enough materials, he could produce the Sword Array Stones needed for these sword arrays. Come, Song Jian, today Ill teach you how to make Sword Array Stones! Sun Changlin saw Song Jian come in and quickly waved at him. Make Sword Array Stones? Song Jian was taken aback. After all, to make Sword Array Stones in Sword Array Hall, one had to have the first level Combat Power, an unwritten rule in the Sword Array Hall. What, you dont want to learn? Sun Changlin asked with a straight face. I do want to learn, Id love to! Song Jian laughed. Sun Changlin laughed, took out an empty Sword Stone, handed it to Song Jian, and said, I know you have a Talisman Blade. Come, try it out and show me how far youve come. Song Jian smiled slightly, took out a wooden box, pulled out a silver Talisman Blade from inside it, and with a thought, the silver Talisman Blade slowly floated up, transformed into a silver light, and burrowed into the empty Sword Stone in Song Jians hand. Sun Changlin was stunned, a look of surprise in his eyes. After looking at Song Jian, a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 648 - Chapter 648: Chapter 648: Official Sword Array Master Chapter 648: Chapter 648: Official Sword Array Master Sun Changlin looked at the silver talisman knife controlled by Song Jian, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. You are holding the talisman knife very stably! Sun Changlin said in astonishment. Song Jians mouth curled up slightly, his formation skills were much higher than anyone had imagined. He only revealed a little, and it had already shocked the junior Sword Array Master. The Sword Stone in Song Jians hand kept flashing, and inside, it seemed as if there was a small silver fish swimming constantly. Fine gold! Song Jian whispered. Sun Changlin was stunned for a moment and then immediately realized. He took a wooden box from the shelf, opened it, and inside was golden powder as fine as sand. Swish~ As if a breeze blew, a thin layer of the fine gold powder was scraped from the wooden box. It looked like a golden thread, rushing towards the transparent Sword Stone in Song Jians hand. Sweat began to trickle down Song Jians forehead, making him appear very exhausted. However, in reality, forcing out sweat was even more laborious than making the simplest Sword Array Stone in his hand. Dragging the creation process for almost one-third longer than usual, the Sword Stone in Song Jians hand suddenly burst out with a dazzling white light. The Sword Array was recorded, and a fresh Sword Array Stone was produced. The silver talisman knife seemed like a stream of light, flying out of the Sword Array Stone and landing in the wooden box. Song Jian seemed to be drained of strength as he collapsed into a chair, and the Sword Array Stone also fell from his hand and landed on the table. Seeing Song Jian gasping for breath, Sun Changlin fell silent. He could not remember how long it had taken him to finally make his first Sword Array Stone in his early days, but it was definitely much longer than Song Jians time. Although Song Jian tried his best to hide it, many details revealed his proficiency in making Sword Array Stones. This guy must have made a Sword Array Stone before, even though its just the simplest Starlights Sword Array Stone. Sun Changlin thought to himself. Ordinary Sword Array Stones could only release one Sword Qi at a time, and based on the power of the Sword Qi, they were divided into Starlight, Moonlight, and Sunburn. The complete set of Seven Stars Sword Array Stones that Song Jian had successfully made earlier was even more powerful, capable of easily slaughtering a hundred-man squad. Not bad, not bad. Although its just the simplest Starlights Sword Array Stone, it can actually be triggered three times, which is considered a minor extreme quality. Sun Changlin picked up the Sword Array Stone on the table and examined it carefully. The originally transparent Sword Array Stone now had golden patterns within, like fine hairs. These patterns were like a spider web, wrapping around the entire Sword Array Stone. With just one use of internal breath, such a Sword Array Stone could shoot out a Sword Qi towards the enemy. Moreover, the quality of the Sword Array Stone that Song Jian made was quite high. It could accumulate and trigger three Sword Qis before it would be scrapped. I originally wanted to teach you something, but I didnt expect that you had already taught yourself to this level. Its really amazing Sun Changlin looked at Song Jian with complex emotions. Taking a porcelain bottle from his bosom, Song Jian took out a pill and stuffed it into his mouth. His face gradually regained its color. Hearing Sun Changlins praise, a smile appeared on Song Jians face. Alright, with this Sword Array Stone, youre now considered a junior Sword Array Master. Ill talk to the Hall Master and sign an official contract with you. From now on, youll be a formal member of the Sword Array Hall! Sun Changlin said as he waved the Sword Array Stone in his hand. Song Jian nodded slightly, still seemingly exhausted. Sun Changlin knew the feeling of depleting ones mental strength. He gave a few instructions and told Song Jian to go back and rest directly. Holding the freshly made Sword Array Stone, he went to find the Sword Array Hall Master. It didnt take long for the entire Sword Array Hall to learn that Song Jian, after only a little over a month of practice, could independently produce a Sword Array Stone, albeit the lowest ranked Starlight Sword Qi Array Stone. Song Jian, can you deal with this Sword Stone? There seems to be some purity issues. Every time it reaches the Qi attraction point, theres some blockage. Has the Jin Yanghua arrived yet? Send someone to urge them. We cant afford to delay the Sect Leaders task. Song Jian, go and remind them! Although he had become an official Sword Array Master, Song Jians displayed strength was limited to producing only one Starlight Sword Array Stone per day, which was too slow. As a result, most of the time, he was busy with miscellaneous tasks. Despite this, many people were still amazed by Song Jians progress in learning Sword Array techniques. As the days went by, Song Jian didnt seem to be in a hurry to complete the second round of the assessment task. He knew that in this world, his strength could never break through to the first-tier Combat Power. Only by completing the assessment task and leaving this world would it be possible. If he couldnt break through, he would arouse suspicion from others sooner or later. Three months later, Song Jian gradually revealed his true strength. Having previously only been able to make one Starlight Sword Array Stone per day, he could now, like the other Sword Array Masters in the Sword Array Hall, complete daily tasks. Song Jian took three months to reach this point. Although his progress was astounding, nobody had any suspicions about his performance when he and the other Sword Array Masters worked together to make Sword Array Stones. One day, Song Jian was working on some blank Sword Stones at the public workbench in the main hall of the Sword Array Hall. At that moment, a figure walked in through the door of the Sword Array Hall. Everyone, this months task has arrived. The quantity of Sword Array Stones has increased by 25% compared to last month. Master Song said with an uneasy expression. What, it increased again? In recent months, the task quantity has been increasing continuously. Our current tasks are more than double those of a few months ago Yes, recently, when I sleep every night, I feel a headache coming on. If this continues, Im afraid my consciousness will suffer permanent damage Master, you must report this to the Sect Leader and the other elders. We cant hold on much longer like this Hearing that this months task had increased again, it immediately caused an uproar among the Sword Array Masters. Theres no other way. The conflicts within the Holy Yuan Secret Realm have intensified, and our disputes with the Red-sun Sect are growing. In the past month, there have been more than a dozen small-scale battles. Our fellow apprentices in the secret realm have a great demand for Sword Array Stones. Everyone, please hold on a little longer. The Sect Leader has already ordered that all your benefits will be doubled during this time, and once we defeat the Red-sun Sect, there will be rewards based on your contributions. Everyones efforts wont go unrewarded! Master Song comforted them. The monthly tasks were determined by the higher-ups of the Qingyun Sword Sect, and the Sword Array Masters couldnt resist. Their complaints now were merely a way to vent their frustrations. Upon hearing about the compensation, everyone quieted down, as continuing to make a fuss wouldnt benefit them. Song Jian smiled faintly. A month ago, he had noticed that many of the materials in the Qingyun Sword Sect, including pills, talisman paper, weapons, and equipment, had risen in price. In particular, the prices of auxiliary combat items like Sword Array Stones were increasing rapidly. It seems that the Qingyun Sword Sect is not the only dominating power. The key to destroying the Qingyun Sword Sect might be in this Holy Yuan Secret Realm Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 649 - Chapter 649: Chapter 649: Entering the Secret Realm Chapter 649: Chapter 649: Entering the Secret Realm Seeing that the Sword Array Masters stopped complaining, Master Song smirked and continued: Additionally, theres another thing I have to announce. This month, we need to send two Sword Array Masters to the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. No need to get anxious, everyone. The other halls will also need to send personnel to the Secret Realm. Theres nothing much to say about this; its a must-do task. Lets discuss who to send this month. As for the situation next month, we will decide then! Master Song looked around and said. Sect Leader, why send us to the Holy Yuan Secret Realm? Arent new Sword Array Stones being sent to the Secret Realm every day? Why assign two Sword Array Masters there when theyre not needed? Isnt this redundant? A Sword Array Master asked curiously. I heard that some incredible treasure has been discovered in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm, so the sect is increasing its efforts in the exploration of the realm. In the future, the entire Sword Array Hall and even the whole sect may move into the Secret Realm. For now, we are just laying the groundwork! Master Song responded: The daily tasks for those going will be the same as here; repairing damaged Sword Stones and creating new Sword Array Stones. Theres no need to fight anyone! Also, in addition to the regular monthly benefits, those going to the Secret Realm will receive an extra reward of 300 points! Master Song announced. Hum~ The Secret Realm was dangerous, so many people were reluctant to go. However, upon hearing that the reward was so generous, many people were tempted and began discussing it among themselves. Actually, as long as we dont enter those disputed areas, its not as dangerous as people say in the Secret Realm A young Sword Array Master hesitated. The reward is high, but its risking our lives Sun Changlins face was somewhat ugly. Secret Realm? Is it very dangerous? Song Jian feigned curiosity. Oh, I forgot, Song Jian. You were just promoted to a direct disciple not long ago and probably dont know much about the Secret Realm. Sun Changlin slapped his forehead and said. Song Jian, what do you think is most important to you right now? Sun Changlin asked. Cultivation techniques, skills, pills? Song Jian pondered. Resources, ultimately, it all comes down to resources! Sun Changlin said: The equipment you wear, the sword in your hand, the pills you use regularlyCall of these things are resources! Secret Realms represent a massive amount of resources! Some realms are naturally formed, containing many natural treasures like precious herbs and minerals, fertile Spirit Fields, and various types of spirit beasts. Some realms are created by ancient practitioners who cultivated their private worlds. Such realms are even more valuable than naturally formed realms. The Holy Yuan Secret Realm is the kind of realm created by ancient practitioners. Besides the resources found in natural secret realms, the most important thing is the blessings left by the ancient practitioners. The cultivation methods inherited from ancient times are worth a fortune each. This is why our Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-sun Sect have been fighting for so long. I guess that an ancient relic left by ancient practitioners has been discovered in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm Sun Changlin glanced around and whispered: Song Jian was stunned. What Sun Changlin described was different from what he had imagined. In the gaming world, secret realms were merely instances for leveling-up and acquiring high-level equipment. However, here, it seemed more like the private garden of some ancient powerhouse. Im getting old, and the Secret Realm is too dangerous for me! Sun Changlin turned to Song Jian and said: Youre still young, and you should seize the opportunity to explore the Secret Realm. Who knows, you might get lucky and obtain a cultivation technique left by an ancient practitioner. That could propel you to great heights! Song Jian, Li Xi, this month, you two go to the Secret Realm. Stay in Qingyun Town and dont go out. Just make a few Sword Array Stones and repair some damaged Sword Array Stones every day. Think of it as a change of environment to relax! Master Song called out their names directly. Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting Master Song to pick him to go into the Secret Realm. In fact, he had already seen a few Sword Array Masters showing their intention to go, but Master Song ignored them and picked him instead. Master Song, Ive only just started learning sword arrays, Im afraid Im not qualified yet? Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face as he spoke to Master Song. Its okay. The task in the Secret Realm is much easier than outside. You are now a qualified Sword Array Master and can fully take on the task! Master Song grinned; Song Jian nodded and didnt refuse any further. In fact, he was quite interested in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm and wanted to take a look. At present, most of Qingyun Sword Sects strength had been focused on the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. If anything were to go wrong there, the strength of Qingyun Sword Sect would be greatly diminished. This was advantageous news for Song Jian. The next day, Song Jian and another man named Li Xi followed Master Song toward the back of Qingyun Peak. Along the way, the three of them passed through five or six checkpoints and numerous hidden guards. Song Jian could feel the gazes coming from the shadows. The entire back mountain area seemed unremarkable, but surprisingly, it was the most tightly guarded place in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect. The trio walked all the way to a secluded valley at the rear mountain, where they saw a man sleeping on a huge rock, holding a sword in his arms. Next to him was a wine gourd, from which a strong aroma wafted out and gradually dispersed. Honorable Uncle, by the sect leaders orders, Im bringing my disciples into the Secret Realm. Please check and verify! Master Song respectfully bowed to the man who was sound asleep. Alright, just go in. Dont disturb my sleep! The man on the rock, seemingly annoyed, turned over and said. Lets go. Master Song shook his head and smiled bitterly, leading Song Jian and the other person toward the cliff in front of them. The entrance to the Secret Realm was hidden within this cliff face. Master Song took out a token and pressed a seemingly inconspicuous spot on the cliff. Soon, the surface of the rugged cliff began to ripple like water waves. A dazzling white light shot out from the center of the waves, and then spread out in all directions. Eventually, an oval-shaped white light gate formed and slowly stabilized. This is the entrance. Follow me in, one at a time! After finishing his words, Master Song took the lead and stepped into the light gate. Chapter 650 - Chapter 650: Chapter 650: Map Chapter 650: Chapter 650: Map Song Jian felt a blur before his eyes, as if he were suddenly plummeting from a great height. His body felt weightless, and he lost control. However, Song Jian quickly felt solid ground beneath his feet. Instinctively taking a couple of steps forward to regain his balance, he rubbed his swollen eyes and thought to himself: This has been the most uncomfortable teleportation Ive ever experienced, bar none! Upon opening his eyes, Song Jian found himself standing on a giant platform. This platform was over thirty meters in diameter, surrounded by a circle of smaller platforms about ten meters in diameter. There were many other disciples moving around these platforms. Around this platform was a small, careful town. Beyond that was an endless green plain, dotted with fields of medicinal herbs and the glow of various protective formations. So this is the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. Its much bigger than I imagined! marvelled Li Xi, who stood by his side, his face filled with surprise. Alright, lets go and check in first. Youll have plenty of time to explore this place later, said Master Song, leading them towards the town. This is Qingyun Town, where you will be living for the next month, instructed Master Song as they walked. This area that extends for five miles is Qingyun Sword Sect territory. Id advise against venturing beyond its borders without notifying authorities. It might be tempting to explore the Secret Realm for opportunities, but remember its also fraught with danger. Even a random beast encountered might possess the combat power of the first order After they had reported their arrival and Master Song had organised their work and accommodation, he left the Secret Realm, leaving only Song Jian and Li Xi in town. Seven days later, having completed his task of making three Moonlight Sword Array Stones for the day, Song Jian stretched his back and walked out of the room. Life in the Secret Realm was indeed more comfortable. As long as he completed his daily tasks, no one bothered him, and he was free to explore the area outside the town or wander around the town itself. Within Qingyun Town, the other disciples respectfully saluted Song Jian upon seeing the distinctive uniform of the head disciple. Without a care, Song Jian headed straight for the centre of the town. In the Secret Realm, the town centre of Qingyun was a trading area. Many disciples and even Swordmasters would sell items they discovered whilst exploring the Secret Realm here. Song Jian had discovered by chance that rare treasures from the Secret Realm could be bought quite cheaply in this area. Hey, Song Jian, youre here! Come in, come in. I have lots of new goods today, come see if anything catches your eye! a middle-aged man, barely more than a meter tall, called out to him, his eyes lighting up. Song Jian chuckled. So, have you got any more of those fruits? The shop was a simple log cabin, a two-story building constructed from raw logs, the bark not even removed from their surfaces, giving it a rugged, rustic feel. A few days ago, while browsing, Song Jian had stumbled upon a fruit in this shop that could increase attribute points. Initially, he had wanted to purchase it with points, but the dwarfish shopkeeper had taken a liking to the mead that Song Jian had been carrying at the time. Eventually, Song Jian had traded ten bottles of mead for the fruit that could increase his strength attribute by one point. Heh, Ive got something even better than that fruit, the shopkeeper said with a mysterious grin. Come on, step inside and take a look! Song Jian followed him to the second floor of the shop where, among a pile of junk, there sat a black coffin. With a wicked grin, the shopkeeper slid open the coffin to reveal a set of stark white skeletal remains. A skeleton? Song Jian furrowed his brows. I think theres been some sort of misunderstanding here. Why would I be remotely interested in a skeleton? Just wait a moment, wait a moment! The shopkeeper motioned with his hands and glanced outside the window. Youll understand once the sun sets. This here is a rare treasure. Youll have to exchange it for, not five, but ten boxes of mead! Song Jian shook his head, looking quizzically at the shopkeeper. He couldnt sense any energy fluctuations from the skeletonit seemed like a common corpse. After waiting for over an hour, the sun finally began to set, with half the sky blushing into a deep red. Just then, the skeletal finger of the right hand lying peacefully in the coffin twitched. Song Jian tensed up as the sight before him defied all logic. He knew that there were no energy fluctuations emanating from the skeleton, so how could it possibly move? Soon the skeleton began to rise slowly from the coffin, with a hand continuously sketching something on the ground. Song Jian took a couple of steps back, unable to take his eyes off the skeletons movements. After a while, he asked, Whats going on here? Do you see what its drawing on the ground? Doesnt it feel familiar? the shopkeeper asked, pointing towards the pattern being slowly etched by the skeleton. Is this a map? After squinting for a moment, Song Jian excitedly exclaimed, This is a map of Qingyun Town! Heh heh, keep watching, the shopkeeper remarked with a mysterious smile. Soon, the map being depicted by the skeleton started to extend beyond Qingyun Town. Eventually, an incomplete map of the Secret Realm appeared before Song Jian. It seems this isnt a complete map of the Secret Realm, Song Jian muttered to himself. Its not the whole map, but its much more detailed than what we have. Even the maps of the Secret Realm in possession of the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-sun Sect arent as comprehensive as this, the shopkeeper exclaimed proudly. So, youre planning to sell me this skeleton? Song Jian suddenly asked. Exactly, the main focus is this map, the shopkeeper replied, indicating towards the floor. Although most of this incomplete map has been explored by the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-sun Sect, about two or three-tenths of it still lies in the unexplored territory. And let me tell you, the resources in these unexplored areas are far more abundant than in those explored by the Qingyun Sword Sect or the Red-sun Sect! The shopkeeper tapped his finger lightly on a location labeled Sword Control Hall. Is this a relic? Song Jians eyes widened. So, is it worth ten crates of mead? the shopkeeper laughed heartily. But its a relic Why dont you explore it yourself? Song Jian asked, a puzzled expression on his face. One needs to know ones limits the shopkeeper smiled cryptically. Song Jian nodded and, pulling out his sword, chopped the skeleton and coffin into pieces. He then turned to the shopkeeper and said, Ten boxes of mead. Come to my place to collect it tonight. Chapter 651 - Chapter 651: Chapter 651: Relics Chapter 651: Chapter 651: Relics Watching Song Jian leave, the shopkeeper took out a stack of parchment from his bosom. Carefully examining it, each sheet was imprinted with the map depicted by the skeletal figure, with the location of the Sword Control Hall specifically marked in red ink. How can I only sell each map once? The shopkeeper selected a sheet from the pile and placed it on the counter. He stashed the remaining papers back into his robe, muttering to himself, At least I sold you the original. You didnt suffer a loss. Still, I dont know if anyone will want these maps without the skeletons performance The skeletal remains and the coffin were real. Every sunset, the skeleton would creep out of the coffin to depict the fragmented map. The shopkeeper then made several identical copies of the map. However, without the performing skeleton, many people might doubt the maps authenticity, considering it contained locations unexplored even by the Qingyun Sword Sect or the Red-sun Sect. Upon returning home, Song Jian took out an empty Sword Stone to craft a new Sword Formation. The capabilities of regular Sword Array Stones were no longer sufficient for him. Nowadays, Song Jian quietly produced large scale Sword Formations, such as the Seven Stars Sword Array and the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array he intended to create that day. Song Jian found that his Light Strike skill was perfect to incorporate into the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array. Here, it was inconvenient for him to deploy Light Strike. But if he used the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, no one would suspect anything even if they saw him. Moreover, the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array was powerful, comparable to simultaneously executing five or six Light Strikes. Whether in single combat or facing a group, it was very effective. The Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array was composed of five Sword Stones. The more complex the Sword Formation, the more Sword Stones were required. A single Sword Stone could not accommodate the complete formation it could only store part of it. To use, multiple Sword Array Stones needed to be applied together to form the full Sword Array. Having completed the final stroke, a silvery light flew out from the Sword Stone in Song Jians hand, lightly landing into a wooden box beside him. This newly created Sword Array Stone suddenly burst into a dazzling golden light. The other four Sword Array Stones on the table also emitted light simultaneously, as if responding to each other. The golden light merely shone for a moment before slowly fading. In its place, the previously transparent Sword Stones had turned into Sword Array Stones emitting a faint golden glow. Whew, its finally finished Song Jian looked slightly weary. The more complex the Sword Formation, the more delicate the operation required. Any minor mistake could potentially render the entire Sword Stone useless. The creation of the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array had taken up four to five days of Song Jians time. He used over a hundred Sword Stones just for testing, but it was all worth it for a successful creation. The Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array and the Seven Stars Sword Array are the most powerful attack Sword Arrays I have mastered. Song Jian placed the finished Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array into his inventory and began pondering the type of Sword Array to create next. Just then, a voice suddenly sounded outside his door. Is Song Jian living here? Song Jian realized he should craft a defensive Sword Array next. It didnt need to be highly protective, but at the very least it should have soundproofing and sonic transmission capabilities. Had someone called him while he was crafting the Sword Array, it would have distracted him and affected the creation of the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array. Coming! Song Jian quickly tidied up his table, got up, and walked towards the door. Upon seeing the people standing outside, Song Jian was taken aback. Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother. What brings you two here? Song Jian asked in surprise. Standing outside his room was Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi. Haha, Song Jian! Our Master asked us to bring you into the secret realm and look after you. But we didnt expect you to enter the secret realm before us. Chang Qinghe laughed. Jian Qi maintained his cool demeanor, not uttering a single word C his expression somewhat arrogant. Hehe, Senior Brother, I was suddenly assigned to a task by the Sword Array Hall. There was no time to report to our Master, Song Jian laughed. Are you going into the secret realm to complete tasks or delve deeper into the exploration? The full extent of the Holy Yuan Secret Realm was still unknown. Apart from the Gathering Area, Qingyun Town, the secret realm was brimming with dangers. Many disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect didnt return after leaving Qingyun Town. But despite the dangers, the rewards were equally significant. Almost every day, Song Jian heard stories of disciples finding treasure while exploring the secret realm and making great advancements in their cultivation. This led to an increasing number of Qingyun Sword Sect disciples venturing to explore the secret realm. However, this was a result deliberately encouraged by the Qingyun Sword Sect. Hence, Song Jian wasnt surprised to see his senior brothers. We discovered some ruins last time. It seems that a capable individual once lived there for a while and left quite a lot of valuable items. Chang Qinghe shared. We only explored the outskirts with Jian Qi last time. Were planning to delve deeper this time. How about it, junior brother? Would you like to accompany us? Ruins? Song Jian felt a bit uneasy. He was worried that the ruins his senior brothers had found were the Sword Control Hall depicted by the skeletal remains. Im relatively weak. If I tag along, Im afraid I might slow you two down, Song Jian laughed, shifting his gaze to Jian Qi. Hmph, stingy! Jian Qi rolled his eyes at Song Jian. I underestimated you before. I didnt expect you to become a Sword Array Master in such a short time. It seems I misjudged. Im apologizing for the things I previously said to you. Happy now? Ever since the news of him officially becoming a Sword Array Master spread, Jian Qi, who previously underestimated him, changed his attitude. However, despite his apology, he still came across as quite domineering. Stop joking, Second Senior Brother, Song Jian said with a smile. As long as you two arent bothered by me, I would be happy to explore the ruins with you. Great! We knew our junior brother wasnt a coward! Chang Qinghe clapped. But to be clear, in the ruins, each of us will acquire treasures relying on our own ability. If the three of us spot something simultaneously, the division will be based on the amount of effort each put in. Sound fair? Fair enough! Song Jian nodded in agreement. Alright! If there are no issues, lets set off now. The location of the ruins is quite far from Qingyun Town. After a simple preparation, Song Jian, with a regular longsword slung across his back, followed his senior brothers out of Qingyun Town. Chapter 652 - Chapter 652: Chapter 652: Wandering Soul Chapter 652: Chapter 652: Wandering Soul On the outskirts of Qingyun Town, there was a dense forest where three people were running through at top speed. Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi seemed to be trying to test Song Jian, without slowing down their pace. However, to their surprise, Song Jians running speed was hardly slower than theirs, keeping only two or three steps behind them. Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi exchanged glances, both seeing the astonishment in each others eyes. Although the two of them were not speed-type Swordmasters, their physical fitness had greatly increased after reaching the first level of Combat Power, which ordinary warriors could not match. What they didnt know was that although Song Jian had not reached the first level of Combat Power, his physical fitness was only slightly worse than theirs. With the attribute bonus from his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, there wasnt much difference between their body attributes. In some individual attributes such as strength and agility, Song Jians were even slightly higher; Though Song Jians equipment had been unlocked in the equipment column, it could be hidden, leaving no trace on the surface, and even someone using Mental Strength to search for it would find no sign of it. However, the downside was that in this world, Song Jian could not obtain any attribute bonus from his equipment, and could only use them as if they were cosmetic items. The further they ran, the heavier Song Jians heart became, as they were running straight towards the Sword Control Hall; I must have terrible luck. The ancient ruins they discovered might be the Sword Control Hall! Song Jian thought to himself. After acquiring the map, Song Jian had been preparing to explore the ancient ruins of the Sword Control Hall and making the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array for that purpose. He had not expected that his two senior brothers would discover the Sword Control Hall before he was ready. The ancient ruins were exploring this time are an abandoned hall. There are countless monsters around the hall, as if they were endless. We fought for three days and nights before, but we couldnt kill them all. Chang Qinghe said to Song Jian while running beside him, Inside the abandoned hall, theres an imposing aura with divine lights shining from within. There must be plenty of treasures! Junior Brother, if I set my sights on any treasure, you cant fight me for it! Jian Qi glanced at Song Jian and said loudly. No, if its something my senior brothers want, Ill back down! Song Jian smiled. Hehe, wise choice! Jian Qis face showed a satisfied smile. Chang Qinghe also smiled slightly at Song Jians words. They had brought him along not only because of their masters order but also because Song Jian was weaker than them and would not fight for any treasure with them. Otherwise, anyone would be unhappy if a treasure that originally had to be shared among two people now had to be shared among three. Dont worry, Junior Brother. If we find anything suitable for you, well let you have it! Chang Qinghe assured him with a smile. Song Jian smiled and said nothing. His current goal was to complete the assessment and improve his strength along the way. Just being able to learn about Sword Formations here was a bounty in itself. Since his senior brothers had discovered these ruins earlier, he wouldnt hold any illusions about them. If it werent for the similarity between the name of these ruins and his Sword Controller occupation, Song Jian might not have even followed them here. Soon, the three of them passed through the forest, crossed a lake, and arrived in a hilly area. Deep within the hills, there was a half-buried hall surrounded by hundreds of ghost-like monsters that wandered around it; These are the monsters. As long as we get close to the ruins, theyll attack us furiously Chang Qinghe pointed ahead and frowned. Song Jian was now sure that these ruins were the same ones marked as Sword Control Hall on the map. The entire hall was almost buried in sand and stone. It was difficult to notice its existence unless one looked closely. His two senior brothers might not even know that this hall was the Sword Control Hall; So, shall we eliminate these ghosts first? Song Jian asked. Of course, we wont be able to enter the ruins without killing them, Jian Qi added immediately. But to kill them, we have to work together. Eldest Senior Brother will deal with the ghosts in front, Ill deal with the ones on the left, and the right ones will be left to Junior Brother, how about that? Jian Qi turned his head and asked Song Jian. Song Jian looked at the dense ghosts ahead, a slight smile spreading across his face, and nodded, No problem, leave it to me. Seeing Song Jian agree, Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi exchanged glances, seemingly relieved; Remember not to be greedy, dont go too deep, and if youre in danger, just shout for help, and well come to your aid! Chang Qinghe instructed. I know! Song Jian nodded and went towards the right group of ghosts. What do you think? Can he handle that big guy? Jian Qi whispered as he watched Song Jians departing figure. Even if he cant, he should be able to buy us some time. Just one teas time will be enough for us to rush into the ruins. After that, whether or not he survives will depend on his luck! Chang Qinghes face darkened as he muttered, staring at Song Jians figure. We dont seem like good senior brothers! Jian Qi suddenly laughed lightly. Hmph, good senior brother? Do you think I cant see through it? Chang Qinghe said unhappily, Our master didnt have good intentions when he accepted him. Have you seen our master teach him anything all this time? He didnt even reach the first level of combat power when he was thrown into the Sword Array Hall to fend for himself. Its just that we didnt expect him to turn things around. Its really strange. He hadnt even reached the first level of Combat Power, yet he managed to become an official Sword Array Stone. And I heard he could even independently make Moonlight-grade Sword Array Stones. What an anomaly! That just means his Mental Strength is superior. Thats just his talent. Theres no point in being envious! Chang Qinghe sighed, Its just like Sword Intent. Only one person in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect can have Sword Intent. Dear Junior Brother, if you must blame something, blame yourself for having possession of a valuable treasure. Sword Intent, huh? I havent seen what his Sword Intent really looks like yet! Jian Qi said with a hint of regret. Stop daydreaming. Sword Intent is not something we can aspire to! Chang Qinghe said seriously, When we go back, just say that something unexpected happened. Our master probably wont blame us too much. Alright, Senior Brother, lets get to work, or well regret it if the opportunity arises and were hindered by these monsters! Alright, be careful yourself, these ghosts are very difficult to deal with, dont get overwhelmed by too many After speaking, the two of them charged towards the wandering ghosts outside the hall; Chapter 653 - Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Seven Stars Sword Array Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Seven Stars Sword Array Song Jian stared at the semi-transparent soul bodies that kept wandering in front of him, his brows slightly furrowed. These wandering soul bodies were of level thirty-two with no tier-one combat power. Despite their numbers, how could they possibly hinder the progress of two swordmasters with tier-one combat powers towards the main hall? Having a tier-one combat power and not having a tier-one combat power were akin to being two completely different beings. No matter how many of these ghosts there were, they couldnt possibly form a qualitative leap and hinder the steps of two powerfully skilled fighters. It seems there must be something strange about these ghosts, I should tread cautiously! Song Jian mused. These ghosts retained a human-like appearance, and one could vaguely recognize their mysterious facial features. However, the gazes of these creatures were vacant, showing only a slight wit once they became aware of Song Jians presence within their alert range. The number of ghosts in front of him was tremendous, clustered closely together. Luring them one by one was not an option, hence Song Jian took out three sword array stones and threw them into the air. A strand of Sword Qi entered the sword array stones, instantly activating the sword array within them. The three sword array stones transformed into three streams of Sword Qi, each over a foot long. They circled slowly around Song Jian like fishes in water, capable of attacking any hostile target that got close. Each stream of Sword Qi was equivalent to a full strength attack by Song Jian. Moreover, each Sword Qi could be used ten times. After that, they needed to be recharged with Sword Qi by Song Jian. This Sword Qi array was Song Jians improvement on the standard Sunburn Sword Array Stone. The ordinary Sunburn Sword Array Stone couldnt provide a protective effect as it did now. Qingyun Sword Technique! Wielding his long sword, Song Jian lunged at the ghost that was closest to him. Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe were not too far from him. If he used other sword techniques, it could easily arouse their suspicion, and thus, Song Jian had to use the basic Qingyun Sword Technique for battling. Although the Qingyun Sword Technique was the most fundamental sword technique at the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian with the help of the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique written by an official swordmaster, had cultivated it to level nine. However, it could only be cultivated up to level nine. Any improvement thereafter would not be possible via the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique. Qingyun Sword Technique (Active), Level Nine (1%), Skill Effect: Sword Damage Boost by 45%, Attack Speed Boost by 15%, Block +3; Skill Description: Basic entry-level sword technique of Qingyun Sword Sect. Although the damage it causes is average, it is a prerequisite for all other sword techniques at the Qingyun Sword Sect. The examiner had once told Song Jian that the Qingyun Sword Technique was the foundation of all the advanced sword techniques of the Qingyun Sword Sect. To master other more profound techniques, one must first master the Qingyun Sword Technique. The phrase Qingyun Sword Technique breeds Qingyun meant that all sword techniques within the Qingyun Sword Sect originated from the Qingyun Sword Technique. Song Jian had been a named disciple for several months now, but he had never learned other sword techniques. Currently, he could only use the most fundamental Qingyun Sword Technique. Fortunately, Song Jians Qingyun Sword Technique was at a considerable level. Coupled with his innate skill bonuses, combating these regular level thirty-two monsters was somewhat effortless. The three Sword Qis circling his body incessantly cleaved the ghosts rushing towards him, and in no time, a small area was cleared. These monsters give a lot of experience points! Song Jian astonishingly discovered that these level thirty-two ghosts provided experience points two to three times higher than monsters of the same level in the outside assessment world, which excited him immediately. Ten minutes later, Song Jian had extinguished more than twenty ghosts. However, he still lingered on the periphery of the monster region, without delving deeper in. As for Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe, they were clearing the surrounding ghosts while advancing towards the main hall a few hundred meters ahead. Could it be that Ive been overly cautious and misunderstood them? Song Jian watched his two senior brothers delving deeper, feeling puzzled. Just then, a roar like a thunderclap rang out from in front of Song Jian. Large swathes of black mist surged up from underground, roiling and condensing in mid-air, eventually forming into a giant black ghost over ten meters tall. Just as this giant black ghost let out an angry roar, Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe suddenly accelerated towards the main hall. Sharp Sword Qi, like a downpour of rain, fell on the surrounding ghosts. Dozens of ghosts hadnt reacted when their bodies were torn apart by Sword Qi, they were unable to stop the twos forward charge. The moment Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe started their sprint, Song Jian understood their true purpose for bringing him to these ruins was to have him distract this giant boss attention, so they could make their way into the main hall smoothly. A lord-level boss with tier-one combat power! Song Jian squinted his eyes as he watched the gigantic black ghost that was as big as a small hill rushing towards him. The moment this black ghost appeared, almost all the other ghosts became frenzied. Their semi-transparent bodies turned crimson as though in a rage, gnashing their teeth and growling fiercely as they surged towards Song Jian. From a birds-eye view, it almost looked like a dark tide converging towards a single point. Ive been tricked! Song Jian thought to himself, preparing to retreat. His current position was on the edge of the monster area, with no ghosts behind him. Escaping should be quite easy. However, when he cast his eyes towards his two senior brothers, he suddenly paused and stopped in his tracks. At that moment, the figures of Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe had already dashed into the half-buried entrance of the main hall. I can run away, but then wouldnt I be benefitting them for nothing! This thought flashed through Song Jians mind. Hmph, I refuse to be manipulated by you! Song Jian was indignant. Gritting his teeth, he chose to advance instead of retreating. His figure turned into a cloud of black mist and he rushed towards the horde of monsters. Seven Stars Shine! With a soft yell, Song Jian threw out seven sword array stones glittering with brilliant starlight. This was the Seven Stars Sword Array he had prepared beforehand. He input a strand of Sword Qi into one of the sword array stones. Crack With this noise, the seven sword array stones shattered almost simultaneously. Song Jians eyes revealed a hurt look. The Seven Star Sword Array was immensely powerful, but it could only be used once. Its array diagram was extremely complex and crafting it was extremely tedious, with a high failure rate. Song Jian was lucky enough to have successfully produced one set! As soon as the Seven Stars Sword Array was activated, an area of five hundred meters in radius turned instantly into darkness, with the sky above sparkling with stars. Seven shining stars, like meteors, plummeted towards the ground. The ordinary ghosts had no consciousness, and were simply crazily rushing towards Song Jian. However, the gigantic black ghost with tier one combat power sensed the massive threat overhead. It roared towards the sky and incredibly, threw a punch towards a falling meteor. Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: Chapter 654: Entering the Great Hall Chapter 654: Chapter 654: Entering the Great Hall Song Jian looked at the giant black ghost boss, who was actually swinging at one of the meteors in the Seven Stars Sword Array, and a cold smile appeared in the corner of his mouth. This is a sword array that only a middle-level Sword Array Master can create. Its power is comparable to the full blow of seven Swordmasters with Tier-One Combat Power. How can you withstand it on your own? These seven meteors were the core of the Seven Stars Sword Array. Each one contained hundreds of fierce Sword Qi, which even Swordmasters with Tier-One Combat Power dared not confront head-on. They could only retreat. Boom~ The fist of the black ghost boss, and the bright silver meteor falling above his head, collided fiercely. The air immediately exploded with a violent tremor. An invisible surge of energy spread in all directions, like a whirlwind. This meteor suddenly glowed, just like a full moon emitting a silvery radiance. The ghost boss let out a mournful howl, seemingly severely wounded. In an instant, the silvery moon above its head shattered into hundreds of Sword Qi, swooping towards the boss. Thump thump thump thump~ Wounds exploded continuously on the bosss body, releasing a dense black aura. A damage value in the hundreds floated above its head. For a while, the boss couldnt fight back against the Sword Qi, and could only endure the hits with its enormous body. The remaining six meteors also fell towards the ground one after another, and the ghosts that came into contact with them were crushed into dust without being able to resist. Boom! The six silver meteors exploded almost simultaneously. The ground blossomed with six full moons, spreading out their silvery light like the day while Song Jian rushed towards the main hall in front of him. When the six meteors splintered apart, thousands of Sword Qi nearly covered an area of four to five hundred meters. All the ghosts within this range were hit by over a dozen Sword Qi without having time to react; they were instantly annihilated. Any Sword Qi approaching Song Jian seemed to have its own consciousness, actively evading him, passing by his side in an arc to pursue the ghosts. Song Jians Experience Points surged forward drastically. Then a ray of light erupted from his body: He had directly leveled up. Level 31! This leveling speed is like riding a rocket! Too bad the cost is slightly high! Song Jian thought ruefully. Making the Seven Stars Sword Array was somewhat difficult. This one-off array had powerful might, but only a handful of people in Qingyun Sword Sect could actually create it; So far, Song Jian had only made one set. If he hadnt wanted to test its power today, he wouldnt have dared to use it. The power of the Seven Stars Sword Array satisfied him, but when he thought about the production cost, Song Jian couldnt help but wince. If converted into Doomsday Coins, the cost of such a set of Seven Stars Sword Array would be at least over half a million. Ordinary people could hardly afford it. Even if they forcibly obtained a set, they would only use it as a trump card to save their lives. They wouldnt use it to fight monsters and level up. That would be too extravagant! In an instant, all the ghosts within a few hundred meters were wiped out cleanly. The remaining dozen or so Sword Qi, lacking attack targets, surprisingly turned back and flew towards the black ghost boss; Thump thump thump~ Dozens of Sword Qi chopped the black ghost boss again, the surrounding Sword Qi having been consumed, and the boss, full of wounds from which black energy was continuously seeping, became the only surviving monster. The boss was a sorry sight. When it looked at Song Jians retreating figure, its blood-red eyes showed a hint of fear and panic. It hesitated whether to continue pursuit. At this moment, Song Jian had already rushed into the main hall, which was half buried in sand and gravel, and disappeared. The ghost boss seemed to sigh in relief, and let out a roar in the direction of the main hall before transforming back into a ball of black fog and disappearing underground; Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe successfully broke into the main hall. Before they could celebrate, they heard the howls of a large group of ghosts coming from outside the hall. The two looked at each other in unease, uncertainty in their hearts. Is this commotion a bit too big? It seems like the ghosts in the whole area have been enraged. Could it be that our junior brother is now fighting with all the ghosts besides the black ghost boss? Jian Qi said in surprise. As long as the boss appears, all the ghosts in this area will go berserk. If we dont run away in time, Im afraid well never get another chance to Chang Qinghe sighed, with a hint of coldness appearing at the corner of his mouth; Hehe, it would be a good thing if he did something useful before dying! Jian Qi laughed. Brother, the interior of this main hall is vast. Why dont we split up to search? Okay, you go left, Ill go right. An hour should be enough to search the entire main hall. Then, we can meet back here. Chang Qinghe nodded and agreed. Then I wish my brother all the best in finding the treasure he desires! Jian Qi gave Chang Qinghe a salute with a smile at the corner of his mouth, and then he dashed towards the left annex hall; There were plenty of ghosts guarding outside the main hall, so it wouldnt be empty of monsters inside. But both men clearly didnt want to stick together. Instead of being on guard against each other, it would be better to go their separate ways. Even if they found something valuable, the other wouldnt know about it. Chang Qinghe watched Jian Qis figure disappear, then rather than rushing to the right passage, he began to observe the arrangement of the surrounding hall. After searching for a while and gaining nothing, Chang Qinghe shook his head, heading towards the left passage. His figure quickly disappeared from sight. Not long after the two disappeared, Song Jian entered the main hall. Heh, that boss only has one-third of its Vitality Points left. If I grind for another half an hour, I can definitely kill it Song Jian thought to himself. But the most important thing now is to search this Sword Control Hall. I always feel that there is some connection between this place and my profession Song Jian did not want any treasure related to his vocation to be seized by Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi because of one boss. The hall he had just entered was covered by sand up to one-third of its area. Apart from several standing stone pillars, there was only a stone statue standing upright in the front. It seemed to be a human statue, but unfortunately, half of the statue had cracked open, looking rather broken. Other than that, there were no other items, making it seem rather empty. Song Jian thoroughly searched and tapped on each pillar. There was nothing unusual, so he shook his head and walked towards the passage on the left of the hall. Chapter 655 - Chapter 655: Chapter 655: Skill Book Chapter 655: Chapter 655: Skill Book Song Jian entered a narrow passage, with both sides lined with stone walls covered with scratches and fissures, creating a sense of antiquity. It wasnt long before Song Jian saw a pile of scattered bones on the stone floor ahead, as if a skeleton had been shattered into pieces. Song Jian moved closer to examine the remains; the bones seemed to have shattered from within, but the skull had been cleanly cut in half, likely by a sharp Sword Qi that left a smooth, mirrored surface. As he touched the smooth cut, Song Jians fingers felt a tingling sensation, as if an electric current was present at the cut. This Sword Qi should have been released by Jian Qi; only he could have such a chilling Sword Qi! Song Jian thought to himself as he rubbed his fingers, stood up, and looked ahead with a smile on his face. Continuing forward, Song Jian quickly came across a fork in the road. Without hesitation, he chose the left path. He walked about ten meters further and encountered another fork, maintaining his emotionless expression as he continued down the left passage. After several minutes, Song Jian had encountered more than a dozen similar forks. Despite always choosing the left path, he began to suspect something was amiss. A maze? Or has the space been altered? Song Jian furrowed his brow: Although the hall is vast, it shouldnt be this extensive The length of the passage Song Jian had traveled could easily encircle the entire hall and then some, making it clear that the situation was not as simple as he initially thought. Looking back, the winding passageway now seemed blurred, as if a thin layer of fog had enveloped it. As Song Jian tried walking backward, he found the air becoming viscous, hindering his retreat. The further back he went, the greater the resistance, and he felt like a bug trapped in resin, unable to escape its entrapment. After he hesitated for a moment, Song Jian turned around and continued forward. As he did, the airs viscosity and resistance gradually decreased, and quickly returned to normal. A strange place! Song Jian kept an increasing sense of caution in his heart. At that moment, a ghostly, white-haired skull appeared before him, its gore-filled, blinded eyes an utterly miserable sight. What technique should you use to counter the 17th move Turning Glance of the Swallow from the Returning Swallow Sword Technique? Which Sword Technique must be mastered to complete the Spiritual Snake Sword Technique? The skull relentlessly fired questions at Song Jian through its shattered eyes. Song Jians face darkened as he slashed his sword, unleashing a dazzling golden Sword Qi that filled the passage. Light Strike! Light Strike was extremely effective against these dark creatures. As the golden Sword Qi passed, the inquisitive old skull vanished. Still wearing a grim expression, Song Jian continued walking forward. He didnt receive any confirmation for killing the monster nor gained combat experience, suggesting the encounter was either an illusion, or his attack had not harmed the opponent. This hall is more dangerous than I thought! Song Jian said to himself. After another half hour of monotonously traversing the identical stone passages, Song Jian eventually reached the end of the hallway. A small room appeared before him, spanning around 20 square meters, with minimal furnishings except for a stone platform, upon which stood a monster over two meters tall. Song Jian squinted at the motionless monster, before his attention was drawn to an item on the stone platform behind it. It was a Skill Book, illuminated with a golden glow. A Skill Book? Song Jian was delighted, but to obtain it, he first needed to defeat the BOSS guarding it. Song Jians gaze once again focused on the monster in front of the stone platform. This monster looked like a wooden puppet, composed of thousands of wooden planks, and it firmly gripped a seven-foot-long sword that shimmered with a chilly gleam, seemingly unaffected by the passage of time. This sword also looks like a treasure! Song Jians eyes lit up, his fondness for one-handed swords undiminished despite already owning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Set. I dont need to hide anything here; I can unleash my full power! Song Jian put away his regular sword and, with a thought, summoned a dark red, glowing sword into his hand. At the same time, an entire set of Dark Gold armor appeared on his body, clearly part of the same set based on their design and style. The Ant Emperor Ancestor Set appeared in this world for the first time; Song Jian, enveloped in the Dark Gold armor, looked imposing and fierce, resembling a humanoid beast. A level 35 Swordwood Puppet BOSS with first-grade Combat Power. Let me see just how big the gap between my current strength and first-grade Combat Power really is! Song Jian muttered to himself. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians figure dashed towards the Swordwood Puppet BOSS; The seemingly statue-like Swordwood Puppet instantly detected Song Jians hostility and opened its eyes, glowing with a red light. Clang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword fiercely clashed with the Swordwood Puppets sword, sending a shower of brilliant sparks flying as the blades connected; Clang, clang~ Two more strikes landed on the Swordwood Puppets sword, accompanied by the dance of two more sword shadows, one emitting a pale golden light and another a greenish-blue hue. Song Jian remained motionless as his frontal attack caused the Swordwood Puppet to stagger and step back. His confidence soared, and a sense of surprise filled his heart. With the Ant Emperor Ancestor Sets enhancement, my strength has more than doubled. I now have the ability to resist a first-grade Combat Power BOSS! Previously, Song Jian could only face a first-grade Combat Power BOSS after employing the Immortal Sword Body. This Skill Book will be mine! Song Jian glanced at the stone platform, his eyes shining with determination. Chapter 656 - Chapter 656: Chapter 656: All Foreigners Must Die Chapter 656: Chapter 656: All Foreigners Must Die The Puppet Boss made of Swordwood was pushed back, but it didnt pause at all. Its long sword danced in its hands, and its body became light and graceful, its flexibility even exceeding that of Song Jian by a noticeable margin. Song Jian squinted his eyes. How was it that this wooden puppet was giving off the feel of a living persons sword dance? He looked closer and saw that every movement of the Swordwood Puppet Boss comprised thousands of wooden components. It seemed that the body of the puppet was made not of cold wood but was akin to the musculature and skeletal system of a living being. The long swords in their hands collided continuously. Their figures lunged at each other like lightning, clashing many times in an instant. The defense of the Swordwood Puppet Boss was formidable, but under Song Jians incisive attacks, every hit left a scar over an inch deep. Beauty Sword Skill, first move, Drunken Royal Consort!, a synthesized voice low and deep came from the Swordwood Puppet Boss. It sounded a bit weird, but with that voice, the long sword in its hand suddenly became muddled. Clang, clang, clang~ Song Jian displayed his Broken Wing Dance. His figure was as intimidating as a roc in flight, but in front of the Swordwood Puppet Boss, it was as if he was ensnared in a silk net, even the final aerial effect of his attack was resisted by the Boss. After exchanging a dozen or so moves, Song Jian found no way to overcome the Swordwood Puppet Boss. All his attacks were dismantled, and the words dodge, parry, lost target floated above his head, indicating the dismantling of his attacks. After the Swordwood Puppet Boss finished a sequence of the Beauty Sword Skill, it began to alternate every move freely and smoothly, from any angle, at any position. Every sword strike that Song Jian made was parried by the Swordwood Puppet Boss. It continued to strike him with its sword, each strike taking only a small amount of Vitality Points, but over time, Song Jians Vitality Points gradually started to dwindle. Song Jians total vitality was less than the Swordwood Puppet Boss. Although it looked as if they were evenly matched, in reality, Song Jian was already at a disadvantage. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian used all the techniques he had mastered but the Swordwood Puppet Boss countered all of them perfectly with the Beauty Sword Skill. He hardly inflicted any damage. Ever since it started using this strange sword technique, I havent been able to hurt it Song Jians heart sank. The joy he felt from his increased strength disappeared without a trace, replaced by a sense of helplessness. Beauty Sword Skill, first move, Drunken Royal Consort! The voice of the Swordwood Puppet Boss rang out again, it was launching the first move once more, attacking Song Jian. A strange thought crossed Song Jians mind. Could it be is it trying to teach me its sword technique? Once this idea popped up, he couldnt dismiss it. So, gritting his teeth, he decided to follow the Puppets moves and began to practice the Beauty Sword Skill with the Boss. For a time, Song Jians figure also became flexible. His sword technique resembled a graceful dance. Clang, clang, clang, clang~ A series of crisp block sounds echoed. This time, Song Jian completely withstood the attacks of the Swordwood Puppet Boss. Although he wasnt able to harm it, it didnt land any attacks on him either. For a moment, he got excited and threw all his attention into the study of the Beauty Sword Skill. Before he knew it, he had received a system prompt. System: You have grasped the Silver Level Sword Skill Beauty Sword Skill, currently at Level 1. Its simply teaching me its technique? Song Jian was stunned as he stared at the Swordwood Puppet Boss, and the Beauty Sword Skill continued to flow from his hands. Beauty Sword Skill (Silver), Level 1, Skill Effects: Physical damage increased by 12%, resistance +11, evasion +5, dodge +3, parry +7, attack speed increased by 5%; Skill Description: This sword technique divides into nine moves, each named after a beauty. The implementation of this sword technique is graceful, pleasing to the eye; Special Attributes: If the practitioner is female, the power of the sword technique increases by 100%; Looking at the skill column, Song Jian was speechless at the last special attribute mentioned in the description of swordplay. At this moment, this special attribute appeared in his skill column in gray, showing that this attribute was not activated; So Ive learned a sword technique for women Song Jian was slightly dumbfounded. He felt that without the power boost from the special attribute at the end, the power of this technique would probably compare to the Qingyun Sword Skill. Clang clang~ Without employing any other skills, Song Jian used the Beauty Sword Skill to battle the Swordwood Puppet. As the battle continued, the skill level of the Beauty Sword Skill also swiftly increased. It quickly rose from level one to level five, becoming increasingly powerful. Drunken Royal Consort, Xishi Wraps the Yarn, Goose Fall Strike, A Smile to Overwhelm the City, With his sword dances whirling, a small smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. His eyes softened, and a strange aura surrounded him. Clang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword broke through the Swordwood Puppets defense and pierced its chest; Crack~ A sharp sound erupted from inside the Swordwood Puppets body. Its entire body stiffened, and the long sword in its hand slowly fell; Beauty Sword Skill, assessment passed! A deep voice echoed from within the body of the Swordwood Puppet. Song Jian was stunned, glancing at his skill column. Unbeknownst to him, the Beauty Sword Skill had already progressed to level six; As it turns out, one just needs to defeat this BOSS with the sword skill it teaches Song Jians face bore an expression of realization. However, just as Song Jian was about to walk past the Swordwood Puppet to get the scroll on the stone platform, the Puppet suddenly moved again. The long sword in its hand emitted a low whistling sound, sweeping towards Song Jian; First Style of Wind Spirit Sword Skill, Sweeping the World! Not again! Song Jian screamed, instinctively performing the Sacred Parry. Immediately, a burst of golden light radiated from his body and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand collided fiercely with the long sword of the Swordwood Puppet; Boom! With a loud noise, Song Jian was tossed against the stone wall of the room. The Swordwood Puppet, hit by the first style of its Wind Spirit Sword Skill, had a foot-long crack appear at its right shoulder. A faint oily scent wafted out from the opening. Drip, drip, drip, drip~ The Puppets scarlet eyes began flashing rapidly, and an alarm-like sound emitted from within its body; Significant damage sustained. Beginning analysis of combat process Enemy performed unknown sword skill, not present in records Beginning search in foreign skill database Beginning analogous matching search Probability that enemy used foreign skill is 99.8% Target determined as foreigner, activating level one alert, entering combat mode Foreigners, must die! The Swordwood Puppet roared in a deep voice. Its figure suddenly grew taller by tens of centimeters. Astonishingly, from the back of its shoulder blades, another pair of arms emerged. Together with the left arm, they held a longsword withdrawn from its body. Now, each of the Puppets four arms was holding a longsword, all pointed menacingly at Song Jian. Chapter 657 - Chapter 657: Chapter 657: Jian Qi Chapter 657: Chapter 657: Jian Qi Seeing the Swordwood Puppet BOSS suddenly becoming berserk, Song Jians heart sank, and his face instantly turned ugly, as he once again felt this worlds deep malice towards outsiders. How many challengers have entered this world in the past, bringing so much damage to this world, that every person in this world holds such deep hostility towards outsiders? Song Jian thought to himself. This relic called Sword Control Hall has existed for hundreds of years, and even in the configuration of this Swordwood Puppet, there is a deadly command against challengers like him. It can be seen that hundreds of years ago, there were challengers who entered this world and caused great harm to it, otherwise, outsiders would not be as unwelcome as stray dogs now. Watching the Four-armed Swordwood Puppet rush towards himself, Song Jian felt regretful in his heart. If he had not subconsciously used Sacred Parry just now, this Swordwood Puppet would not have discovered his true identity, and he might have been able to learn more sword techniques from it. It is well-known that in this world, upgrading sword techniques doesnt have skill point restrictions, as long as the proficiency is sufficient, it will automatically upgrade. Learning more skills in this world, even if the final mission fails, it wont be too much of a loss; Die now, foreigner! The Four-Armed Swordwood Puppet roared as if it had a vendetta against Song Jian. It waved its four long swords at Song Jian, seemingly like four well-coordinated Swordmasters attacking him at the same time. Even if Song Jian had not yet reached the first tier of Combat Power, facing this Swordwood Puppet would be challenging for a first-tier Combat Power peak expert. A faint grey and white aura emerged around Song Jians body. As the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword danced, the grey and white aura slowly flowed, forming a faint Tai Chi Yin-Yang fish pattern around Song Jian. When the Swordwood Puppets attacks touched Song Jians body, they would be drawn away by the Yin-Yang fish pattern formed by the grey and white aura, unable to damage Song Jian. But this effect could not last long. The short six-second duration soon passed, and Song Jian gritted his teeth, cast the Immortal Sword Body directly, and Summoned the small stone man to run to the side, throwing stones from a distance to harass the Swordwood Puppet. Although the little stone man was also level 30, it hadnt reached the first-tier Combat Power and could not compete with the Four-armed Swordwood Puppet. However, it had a skill called Throwing Stone Blocks, which was like a natural skill for the stone man, consuming very little energy but with decent power. If it hit the target, it could cause 150 damage points each time, and there was a certain chance to stun the target for 3 seconds. With the Immortal Sword Body activated, Song Jians strength increased significantly. The level 8 Immortal Sword Body allowed him to maintain a certain advantage against the frenzied attacks of the Swordwood Puppet. Although he could not avoid losing some blood, his damage to the Swordwood Puppet was greater. Bang! A stone hit the head of the Swordwood Puppet hard, and the previously frenzied Puppet suddenly stalled, with a stun symbol appearing above its head. Song Jians eyes lit up, and the sharp blade in his hand quickly cut off the already injured arm of the Puppet. Sword Silk! Flash Thunder Strike! Light Strike! Since his cover was blown, Song Jian had no scruples. He unleashed all his powerful skills at once, aiming to cut the injured arm of the Swordwood Puppet at the shoulder blade. The three seconds were not enough to cause huge damage to the Swordwood Puppet, but it was more than sufficient to destroy one of its already injured arms. Quickly, the arm holding the long sword was chopped off by Song Jian; The moment this arm fell to the ground, Song Jians eyes brightened. Although he didnt know the quality of the long sword used by his opponent, the fact that it had lasted so many years without rust indicated that it was likely of high quality. Song Jian took a step towards the severed arm, but before he could reach it, the hard outer wood of the arm slowly turned grey and black and turned to ashes in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, the long sword held by the arm seemed to have experienced thousands of years of erosion. In an instant, it rusted and eventually became a pile of iron slag. Song Jian was stunned, and a look of disappointment appeared on his face. It seemed that there was no way to get the Swordwood Puppets weapon now. Just then, the Swordwood Puppet had already awakened from its daze and, seemingly unaffected by the loss of an arm, roared and rushed towards Song Jian; Checking the remaining time for the Immortal Sword Body effect, there was nearly two minutes left. Song Jian turned around, brandishing his long sword, and fiercely collided with the Swordwood Puppet. Jian Qi looked at the scene ahead with a sullen face, feeling as if he had entered a labyrinth. No matter how he walked, he couldnt find any way out. At first, he was able to rely on his memory to remember the passages, but as more forks appeared, Jian Qis memory began to blur. His mind felt like a confusing web. Click, click, click~ A familiar sound came from the front, and a skeleton holding a long sword appeared before him. He had already encountered dozens of such monsters, sometimes in groups of three or five and sometimes just one. Although these sword-wielding skeleton monsters were at level 35, they did not possess first-tier Combat Power. Jian Qi could easily deal with them, but the chaotic passages and endless skeleton monsters made Jian Qis mood increasingly worse. Damn it, what is this place? Why are there so many forks and passages Jian Qi angrily cleaved the sword-wielding skeleton monster in front of him into pieces, unable to restrain himself from roaring out loud. Just then, a rumbling tremor came from the distance, sounding as if something had suddenly started up. Finally, something unusual happened. Jian Qis eyes lit up, and he sprinted towards the source of the sound. After enduring more than an hour of boredom, Jian Qi was about to go mad. Even if there was a first-tier Combat Power BOSS ahead, he would rather fight it than continue wandering aimlessly in the endless passages. Following the passage forward for more than ten meters, Jian Qi finally saw a side hall ahead. This side hall was only about twenty square meters, surrounded by huge stone walls. A monster covered in hard steel armor was slowly relaxing its body. Behind this BOSS, there was a gorgeous weapon rack, on which a long sword was placed diagonally. It emitted a dark golden light, shining brilliantly! Jian Qis eyes lit up, and his face was filled with ecstasy. Unable to restrain himself, he burst into laughter. Chapter 658 - Chapter 658: Chapter 658: Self-Destruction Chapter 658: Chapter 658: Self-Destruction Jian Qi could not help but fixate his gaze on the long sword that radiated a dull gold light, and an exhilaration filled his heart. I indeed made the right choice, these ruins do contain treasures! Jian Qi stomped his foot, his figure darted like lightning towards the iron-armored beast guarding the treasure. Sword Qi filled the air, causing an intense tremor. The light of the sword flashed. The iron puppet let out an infuriated roar, its double-handed sword whistling through the air like the wind, entangling itself with Jian Qi. Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword continually slashed at the other arm of the Swordwood puppet. He was determined to chop off the opponents arm, even if it meant taking a few hits from the Swordwood puppet. In just a few minutes, Song Jian had attacked the Swordwood puppets other arm dozens of times. A large crack appeared at the puppets shoulder area. Not long after, Song Jian had chopped off the other arm of the Swordwood puppet. Now, it only had the pair of arms on its back left. These two arms were not as agile as the previous ones. Moreover, the wounds on the left and right shoulders of the Swordwood puppet also affected these two arms. The swordplay performed by these arms was already less coordinated than before, the two long swords even collided with each other at times; Boom! Another stone hit the Swordwood puppet. Even though it did not trigger a dizzying effect, it made the puppet wobble a little, disrupting its attack rhythm. Seizing this opportunity, Song Jian swiftly moved to the left side of the Swordwood puppet boss and violently stabbed its wound. Crack~ The long sword pierced into the body of the Swordwood puppet. Song Jian stirred it vigorously, causing a shattering noise from within the puppet. A critical damage point of over a thousand was lifted from the top of the Swordwood puppets head. A smile surfaced on Song Jians mouth. The Swordwood puppets movement was slowing down significantly. Song Jian could already sense the advent of victory beckoning to him, and his gaze fell once again on the stone platform behind the boss. A dark gold quality skill, I wonder what kind of swordplay it is! Song Jian speculated in his heart. At this moment, the vitality points of the Swordwood puppet had dropped to less than one-third. Suddenly, a red light emerged on the surface of its body and started flashing rapidly. Song Jian immediately sensed a massive threat rushing towards him. His body stiffened and he hastily retreated; Damn it, I was too careless. I didnt expect this BOSS to explode! Song Jians face instantly turned ugly. His rapid increase in strength made him somewhat complacent. Despite not having first-order combat power, he was able to kill a BOSS with first-order combat power. All these altered Song Jians mentality. However, the scene before his eyes felt like a cold bucket of water drenching him from head to toe. Before he could exit the room, the Swordwood puppet BOSS exploded like a bomb; Song Jian had just enough time to use Iron Wings to protect himself. He didnt have time to activate the bloody shield that inherently came with his ring. He was directly blasted off by the explosion. Boom~ A thunderous roar shook the stone house, causing everything to tremble violently. Song Jian felt as if he had been hit by a heavy punch. He lost control of his body and charged forward uncontrollably, crashing heavily into the stone wall. Crack~ Fragments of stone flew around, and Song Jian felt as if all the bones in his body had shattered. His entire body ached, his mouth was full of blood, and his vision turned black. He seemed to have lost all his strength. Looking at his vitality points, there were only double digits left, and he was afflicted with impairments like bone fractures and bleeding; Struggling, Song Jian performed a surgical treatment on himself. He eliminated the status of bone fracture and bleeding, then fumbled out a bottle of healing potion from the bag and drank it painfully. What an oversight, I didnt expect it to explode Song Jians face was pale, and his expression was full of fear. His Iron Wings were now shattered, barely recognizable. Fortunately, it was a skill, not a piece of equipment. Otherwise, it probably would have had zero durability and be ruined. I was so close, so close to triggering the Enemy of Death God. Damn it Gasping heavily, Song Jian sat up. In the distance, Jian Qi had already knocked the iron-armored puppet to the ground, but he himself had sustained considerable injuries. A wound more than a foot long was slashed on his left shoulder, the muscles were exposed, revealing the crimson flesh inside. The blood continued to pour out, quickly soaking half of his clothes, making him look quite in a sorry state. Sitting on the ground, Jian Qi took out a bottle of pills from his pocket, popped a red and a green pill into his mouth, and started to channel his energy to accelerate the absorption of the pills. After a short time, his face regained its rosy color. The frightening wound on his shoulder had also grown a thin layer of flesh on the surface and stopped bleeding. At this moment, a thunderous boom came from afar. Even the ground under him trembled slightly, causing him to frown and look towards the direction of the explosion. Could it be the senior brother? Jian Qi murmured to himself. However, he quickly shifted his gaze back and headed towards the weapon rack in the center of the side hall. The dark gold quality long sword was worth a fortune, much better than his current weapon. Song Jian sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed, silently recovering his vitality points. After a short while, Song Jian felt something nudging his calves. He opened his eyes and saw the little stone man was laying on the ground, continuously nudging him with its head. Song Jian gave a small smile. The damage caused by the little stone man was quite substantial. Most importantly, it had stunned the BOSS at least three times. It was during those times when the BOSS was stunned that Song Jian had the opportunity to chop off the sword-wielding arm of the BOSS; During the BOSS explosion just now, the little stone man was at a distance due to its ranged attacks and hence received less damage. Its vitality points were still nearly half left. However, it still looked pitiful at the moment. Almost half of its body was shattered by the explosion. It was also missing an arm, and its steps were faltering. It seemed like it would be unable to continue fighting anytime soon. Song Jian patted its smooth head and put it into the pet space. In the pet space, regardless of how serious the injuries were, they could gradually recover over time; After Song Jian felt that his condition had mostly recovered, he stood up and walked towards the stone platform. This is a dark gold quality skill book, which for Song Jian, might be the biggest gain from this assessment world. As he was walking towards the stone platform, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a golden glow among the scattered remains of the Swordwood puppet. His face instantly lit up with delight. This guardian BOSS had actually dropped a golden quality item. Chapter 659 - Chapter 659: Chapter 659: Book of Fusion Chapter 659: Chapter 659: Book of Fusion Many times in the game, Bosses guarding treasures didnt drop items. The treasures they protected were actually their loot. However, the fact that the Swordwood Puppet also dropped an item and that of high quality, gave Song Jian an unexpected thrill. Song Jian was originally going to retrieve the Dark Gold Quality Skill Book, but he casually picked up the golden item dropped by the Boss as well. Skill Book: Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Usage Effect: The user can learn the skill Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique after usage. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique (Gold quality): A sword technique created by perceiving natural forces such as wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. The technique contains twelve moves, each can harness the power of nature to deal extra damage to the target. A sword technique that uses the power of nature? Song Jian frowned slightly as he read the skill introduction. This sword technique was somewhat vague and didnt specify its attributes. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian decided to learn it directly. The Skill Book turned into a golden light and disappeared. Instantly, a stream of information containing the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique flooded into his mind. Ouch~ Song Jian didnt expect the content of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique to be so vast. He momentarily felt as if his brain was being hit with a heavy hammer. He immediately felt dizzy, and blood trickled from his nostrils. Evening Snow, Lightning Thunder, Wind Sweeping Clouds, Torrential Rain, Nine Suns Shining the Sky, Stars Surrounding the Moon, In his mind, a figure appeared, constantly brandishing a long sword, where every stroke and every move could trigger the transformation of natural phenomena. Song Jian was stunned. He didnt expect the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique to be so powerful that one sword strike could harness the natural forces within several hundred meters for his own use. This this is unbelievable, is this a sword technique, or sorcery! Song Jian exclaimed: However, although this sword technique is powerful, mastering it is not something that can be achieved in a short time Each move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique can harness a different natural force such as thunder, fog, frost, and even the power of the sun, moon, and stars. After resting for a while, Song Jian stood up slowly. In his skill bar, the icon of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique had already appeared. However, of the twelve sword moves, now only the first one Evening Snow could be used. The other eleven were all in an unusable grey state. Song Jians gaze fell on the second move and found it could only be unlocked when the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique reached level 2. It seems that each time the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is upgraded by a level, a corresponding move can be unlocked Song Jian mused. Song Jian removed his eyes from the moves of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique and walked towards the stone platform. The dropped sword technique from the Boss was an unexpected delight, but Song Jian didnt forget that there were more precious items awaiting his collection. It seems to be another skill book. I wonder what skill it will be this time. Probably another sword technique. Well, with so many different sword techniques, which one should I practice? Song Jian immediately fell into a happy confusion. Other players complained about having too few skills, while Song Jian was worried about which sword technique to focus on. However, when Song Jian picked up the book on the stone platform, he was taken aback. Its not a Skill Book but an item? Song Jian was surprised. Song Jian had one book type item before, the Book of the Abyss, which almost allowed Song Jian to impersonate another profession, similar to an Abyssal Mage; However, all the skills in this book required a vast amount of battle experience to activate. So far, Song Jian had only activated the basic two skills: Abyss Magic Flame Armor and Abyss Temptation; The Book of the Abyss covered a complete skill tree, and if all the skills on it were activated, Song Jian could completely impersonate an Abyssal Mage. Book of Fusion? What is this! When Song Jian examined the book sparkling with dark gold light in his hand and figured out its use, his face lit up with ecstatic joy. This, how is this possible, how can there be such an overpowered item? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. Book of Fusion (Dark Gold): Special item, Usage Effect: Can fuse two skills into one; Method of Usage: Set one skill as the primary skill and another as the secondary skill, for upgrading; Upgrade Effect 1: The secondary skill will disappear, and the primary skill will acquire the corresponding level increase; Upgrade Effect 2: Both primary and secondary skills will disappear, giving birth to a new skill which will cover all the characteristics of the two skills; Usage Requirement: None. Without the Book of Fusion, if one wants to fuse two skills, both skills must be upgraded to the max level. This requires a considerable amount of time and energy to raise the skill proficiency, and a vast number of skill points for skill progression. However, with this special item, the Book of Fusion, all previous limitations are removed, and two skills can directly be fused into one. Moreover, the biggest benefit of the Book of Fusion is that there is no possibility of failure. Either the proficiency of the primary skill increases, thus upgrading the level of the primary skill, or a stronger new skill will emerge after fusion. After obtaining this item, Song Jian had an urge to fuse all his skills immediately; However, Song Jian soon calmed down. Certainly, it was impossible for this book to be flawless. The most critical point was that after using the Book of Fusion, regardless of the outcome, two skills will always transform into one skill. If he used this item frequently, he could end up with fewer skills in the end, leading to a potential decrease in power. After some thought, Song Jian finally decided to first fuse two skills of lesser importance to see the results; After selecting from the skill bar for a while, Song Jian finally picked two skills, the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique and the Qingyun Sword Skill. The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is a sword technique that borrows the power of nature, while the Qingyun Sword Skill is a sword technique realized by the state of natural flowing clouds. The core of both is very similar, its just that Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is more comprehensive pondered Song Jian. He opened the Book of Fusion, set the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique as the primary skill and Qingyun Sword Skill as the secondary skill and started the fusion process. Whoooosh~ The Book of Fusion slowly floated up, hanging in mid-air with the pages flipping automatically. The two original skills turned into two swirling energy balls, and under the pull of the Book of Fusion, slowly came together and gradually fused into one. A flash of white light, and the Book of Fusion flew back into Song Jians hand. At this time, his skill bar had changed. The Qingyun Sword Skill which had been cultivated to level nine had disappeared, replaced by the proficiency level of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, which had significantly increased. The first situation occurred. The secondary skill disappeared, and the primary skill gained proficiency? Song Jian frowned slightly, opened the fusion information and started to read. System: You used the Book of Fusion, set Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique as the primary skill and Qingyun Sword Skill as the secondary skill, and began fusion System: Fusion successful, Qingyun Sword Skill disappeared, Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique gained three hundred and twenty points of proficiency. The second move of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Wind Sweeping Clouds, has its effect strengthened; Wind Sweeping Clouds skill power increases by 15%, attack range +3. Within the skill range, the lagging effect is triggered, changing from the original movement speed decrease by 30% to movement speed decrease by 45%. Chapter 660 - Chapter 660: Chapter 660: Occupational Advancement Chapter 660: Chapter 660: Occupational Advancement After merging, it not only enhances proficiency but also improves skill effects? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Its a pity, however, the second move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique can only be unlocked at Level 2. Even if the power and effect of the Wind Sweeping Clouds is enhanced now, Song Jian cant feel it yet. It requires two sword techniques with compatible inner nature to potentially enhance the corresponding skill effect and power Song Jian pondered for a moment, before shifting his gaze onto the Flash Thunder Strike. Flash Thunder Strike carries electrical attributes. If it is fused with the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, it might be able to enhance the power and effect of the Electric Thunder Strike sword move; Nevertheless, even if it could be enhanced now, Song Jian had no intention of doing so. Having more skills is not necessarily better, but having fewer isnt better either. Enhancing it now would not only erase the Flash Thunder Strike, but the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique couldnt be immediately enhanced either. There would be no use for the Electric Thunder Strike sword move for a while, and strength would be reduced instead of increased C it wouldnt be worthwhile. Ill continue to merge other skills after mastering the first move Song Jian thought to himself. He puts away the Book of Fusion and continues forward; Jian Qi, at this moment, was also holding a longsword emitting a dark gold glow, laughing heartily towards the sky; After many twists and turns, Chang Qinghe finally exited the passageway, arriving at a place that resembled a back garden, filled with various planted flowers and plants. However, due to years of neglect, it appeared somewhat disarrayed; At the center of the garden was a pond, which looked like a huge sapphire, without a single ripple on its surface. What was most strange was the complete silence in the area, it was utterly eerie; Chang Qings brow furrowed in suspicion. Hesitating for a moment, he remained vigilant as he slowly approached the pond; Is this place still part of the main halls ruins? Or was I unknowingly teleported somewhere else? Chang Qinghe wondered. As he stood by the pond, he suddenly spotted a dazzling golden glow emitting from the light-blue bottom of the pond. A golden quality treasure? Chang Qinghe was delighted, but soon a trace of doubt surfaced on his face: Why would such a valuable treasure appear at the bottom of the pond? Could someone have discarded it here? After pondering for a while without figuring it out, Chang Qinghe was still very tempted by the golden quality item. He had no intention of leaving; A gift from heaven, missed, must bear its curse! Chang Qinghe gritted his teeth: This treasure appearing before me must mean its mine. Upon this thought, Chang Qinghe takes a step forward, stepping on the edge of the pond as the water quickly soaked his shoes. At that moment, the originally calm water surface suddenly began to ripple. Soon, the gentle ripples turned into violent undulations; the entire pond seemed to be boiling, tumbling violently. I knew it wouldnt be so simple Chang Qinghe retreated a step, drawing his sword in preparation. In no time, all the clear water in the pond started to gather toward the center. A huge elemental water monster rose from the pond, roaring at Chang Qinghe; This elemental water BOSS was made entirely of pond water. Its waist and below had merged with the pond. Its muscular body was light blue, with prominent muscles; Intruder, Intruder detected, Destruction, all creatures are enemies of Gulras! The elemental Water Boss Gulras roared. With both hands held in front of his chest and cold Ice elements constantly condensing there, a cold and chilly ice sphere soon appeared in its palm. Frost Arrow! With a roar from Gulras, the ice sphere in his hands, trailing a long icy tail, shot towards Chang Qinghe like an arrow. Wielding his long sword, Chang Qinghe shouted: Water has no definite shape, one sword can break it! A dazzling Sword Qi, radiating the aura of surging waves, swept towards the Frost Arrow like a great river; Boom~ The collision was fierce as cold air spread out. The intense force sent Chang Qinghe back by two steps, his face turned pale and he felt a slight stifling sensation in his chest. This BOSS is so powerful? Chang Qinghe exclaimed in surprise, but his face did not show fear, instead, he was delighted. The stronger the guardian beast, the more precious the golden quality item must be. Chang Qinghe let out a big laugh, his body suddenly emitted a brilliant light, and three iron chain-like shadows appeared on his body, tightly binding him. Ill let you witness my real power today! Chang Qinghes face was all smiles. Gathering up his strength, he shouted: Open! Crack! A crisp shattering sound was heard. The three iron chain shadows wrapped around his body suddenly shattered into pieces. Chang Qinghes aura soared, and behind him emerged a shadow of a turbulent, roaring river; Furious Waves! Chang Qinghe stomped his foot, and his entire body shot into the air. His sword let out a dazzling light as he slashed towards the water elemental BOSSs head; Song Jian tidied up a bit, put away the Book of Fusion, and then walked through the stone room and down the corridor in front; The subsequent passage seemed much simpler. After walking for only a tens of minutes, Song Jian arrived at a spacious hall. This hall was as large as three or four basketball courts. Every few meters, a tall stone statue stood. These statues were of various races, including humans, beastmen, elves, and even one that had a head similar to an octopus. The common thing between all the sculptures was that they each held a long sword in their hand, gripping the hilt with both hands, pointing the blade downward in front of them. The moment Song Jian stepped into this hall, a grand voice sounded in his ears; To control the sword with the body, to master the sword with the mind, to break through ones limits. If you wish to advance your occupation even further, you must undertake a more rigorous trial. Are you ready? Advance my occupation? Song Jian paused, then became ecstatic; he had stumbled upon an occupation advancement trial here C it was an unexpected joy; When he first obtained the Sword Controller occupation, his occupation mentor, Duan Jian, had said that continuing along this path, the next level was the Sword Master, followed by an even higher-level occupation, and the final occupation would be one of the ten singular occupations C the Sword Immortal! Im ready! Song Jian immediately shouted. In the hall, the deep voice echoed once again; Choose your trial target. Each one of them was once a formidable swordsman. Defeat them with your sword, and you will gain a more powerful occupation! During the battle, no one is allowed to assist you. If you receive any help during the fight, the trial will be deemed a failure! Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: Chapter 661: Duan Wudi Chapter 661: Chapter 661: Duan Wudi Song Jian glanced at his own status and found that after taking on the trial, his Pet Space had been directly sealed. He had lost all contact with his pets; whether it was the Black Dragon that could not be summoned in this world, or the small stone man who was recovering from its injuries in a deep slumber, he could not reach any of them; His Follower Asia could no longer send him any messages; he was also unable to transmit any messages in this world; The Blood Pool Summoning Skill was sealed too. But even without the seal, a group of blood birds, blood corpses and blood wolves, without any first-grade combat power, most likely couldnt provide much assistance; Please choose the trial target you want to defeat! The voice sounded again, as if urging him to make a selection quickly. Song Jian turned his gaze toward the statues in the hall. Though these statues were all of formidable swordsmen, there would certainly be differences in their capabilities. Even if their strength was at the same level, the sword techniques they excelled at could never be identical. If he could select a target that he could counter, the fight would undoubtedly be much easier; Song Jian looked over each of these statues in turn; Kuto, Human, born in Dark History year 1187, died in Light History year 117, devoted his life to the liberation movement of the world, killed 7,900 aliens, known as Nightmare of Aliens, skilled in sword techniques C Wailing Sword, Ten Directions Strangling Sword Technique, etc. His swordsmanship is bold and confident, and its especially suitable for battlefield environments Wu Luer, Beastman of the Fox Clan, Sword Saint, born in Dark History 1153, died in Light History 120, skilled in Beast Blade Roar, Spirit Flash Sword Skill, etc. His swordsmanship is as fast as lightning, with an offensive as thunderous, extremely fast, suitable for close combat As Song Jian approached each statue, the information about the statues past life would appear in his mind. From these details, he could understand the sword techniques used by the statue and the style of its swordsmanship; After checking out seven or eight statues, Song Jian came to the last one. The material used for this statue was the poorest, but it was the most intricately carved one. Each detail was brought to life, as if it wanted people to recognize it at first glance. The armor this man is wearing looks somewhat familiar Song Jian inspected the statue from head to toe and began to read its information. Duan Wudi, an alien, arrived in Light History year 101, disappeared in Light History year 105, killed seventy-eight powerful figures with the title of Sword Saint. His most famous battle was the one after his alien identity was revealed, where he was ambushed by hundreds of Sword Saints, but managed to escape by killing more than ten people at the cost of sustaining severe injuries. This battle was dubiously known as the Battle of Shame. He was adept at the sword techniques C Dugus Nine Swords, Formation Breaking Blade, Middle Rushing Sword Finger, Young Merchant Sword Finger, Sword Twenty-Three Duan Wudi, an alien? Is this an NPC from the game world? A wry smile spread across Song Jians face, surprised that among his trial targets, there was someone from his own world, and also an NPC. This mans surname is Duan too, I wonder if he has any connection with my Combat Mentor Duan Jian. Song Jian thought secretly: Even if he did, he probably wouldnt know who Duan Jian is, given the age difference, Duan Jian might be centuries apart from him Well, lets choose him then. After all, we both come from the same place. Hes a fellow townsman. Song Jian muttered to himself, choosing the statue in front of him, named Duan Wudi; Do you confirm your trial target? Confirm! Cra-ck Cra-ck Cra-ck~ An echoing series of cracking sounds rang out, and the statue of Duan Wudi began to reveal spiderweb-like fractures on its surface. In no time at all, with a loud boom, Duan Wudis statue exploded into pieces. In its place, a figure began to slowly transition from illusion to reality. Tsk, tsk, tsk, cant you guys who come for class advancement not choose me every time? Amongst the rubble, a figure that seemed rather flustered appeared in front of Song Jian. Did an alien eat your rice? You choose me every time during class advancement. Do you think Im easy to bully? A fairly young man, who was the spitting image of Duan Wudis statue, appeared in front of Song Jian. Senior! Song Jian saluted with his fists. Huh? Duan Wudi was taken aback as he carefully examined Song Jian. Haha, youre just like me, youre also Duan Wudi pointed at Song Jian and started to laugh uproariously; I didnt expect, truly didnt expect, that Id meet someone from the same world here Holding his belly, laughter brought tears to Duan Wudis eyes. Oh my, this is hilarious. I wonder if those who placed me in the Trial Hall ever expected this day to come, that an alien would enter the Trial Hall. I wish I could see their faces! Duan Wudi leaned on his knees, laughing for quite a while before finally stopping. Senior, are you being imprisoned here? Do you need me to help you get out of here? Song Jian asked. Apparently, this mans existence had been a trial target for a long time, and Song Jian wasnt sure how many years he had been here. However, it should have been several centuries at least; No need, I am just a fraction of Duan Wudi! The man in front of him waved his hand and said: When they severely injured Duan Wudi in the past, they used a secret method to extract a piece of his spirit and created me. As soon as I leave this hall, I will disappear. Then, Senior, shall we start? Song Jian made a fist with one hand and placed it in the palm of the other hand, Please show mercy! Come on, show me your most powerful sword attack. Let me see what level of strength the youths of our world are at now! Duan Wudi adopted a pose with a sword in his right hand, the tip of the sword pointing down, while his left hand was held behind his back. He had a smile on his face, the demeanor of a grandmaster, appearing to be an enlightened being. Well, I wont be polite then! With a thought, Song Jian activated the Immortal Sword Body immediately, and his aura soared; Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, First Style, Twilight Snow! With a soft shout, the Invisible Sword Qi within Song Jians body, in an instant, all rushed towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his right arm; The entire hall was covered in a thin layer of frost, snow actually began to fall from the ceiling of the hall. In no time, the hall was filled with snow, and the temperature dropped by twenty to thirty degrees; The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique? Haha, this was that old mans most powerful sword maneuver, and youve learned it? A surprised look appeared in Duan Wudis eyes. At this moment, his feet were deeply buried in the snow, and his legs from the knee down were encased in thick ice, completely immobilized; Song Jians figure had disappeared in the heavy snow. Now, at this moment, all the snow in the sky was rapidly converging onto Duan Wudi, with each snowflake made from condensed Sword Qi; Youve mastered it somewhat Duan Wudi still maintained the light smile on his face. Watching the snowflakes rushing towards him from all directions, the next moment, the long sword in his hand suddenly began to whirl; Dugus Nine Swords, Arrow Breaking Style! With a soft cry, vibrant Sword Qi suddenly began to shine within a three-foot radius around Duan Wudi. His figure began to move correspondingly, but only the part of his body from the waist up. His feet remained stuck in the ice and snow. Chapter 662 - Chapter 662: Chapter 662: Sword Master Chapter 662: Chapter 662: Sword Master Ding ding ding ding~ A rapid series of collision sounds echoed around the hall. Around Duan Wudis body, snowflakes made from condensed Sword Qi continuously shattered. With each exploding snowflake, countless tiny needle-like Sword Qi would shoot out in all directions C but they were unable to penetrate Duan Wudis immediate vicinity. Three feet around his body, it was as if an invisible air wall blocked all the Sword Qi. The snowflakes in the air grew more numerous and dense, but Duan Wudi exhibited no signs of exhaustion. The speed of his swaying body increased; Song Jian could only watch as countless sword lights bloomed around him. In the instant when all the snowflakes shattered, a chill light appeared behind Duan Wudis head. Song Jians figure appeared behind Duan Wudi, and the chill light was the long sword in his hands. You have the same habits as that old man, preferring to strike with the final sword from behind? Duan Wudi chuckled, as he surprisingly swung his long sword from below his ribs at a bizarre angle, stabbing towards Song Jians forehead. Song Jian was taken aback. If he continued his strike, before his sword could even touch the back of Duan Wudis head, he would smash into Duan Wudis sword tip. Senior, how are you so familiar with this sword technique? Song Jian promptly stopped himself, performing a backflip to dodge Duan Wudis long sword. He stumbled back two steps, a look of surprise on his face. Hahaha, the guy who created this sword technique fought with me a dozen times. One of his eyes was taken by me, how could I not be familiar with his sword technique? Duan Wudi heartily laughed. Song Jian glanced to the left. Indeed, one of the statues in the hall was blind in one eye. However, there was no mention of him excelling at the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique in his description. Yes, that old man Duan Wudi laughed. Come on, dont try to fight me with the sword techniques you learned in this world. Ive encountered at least 90% of the sword techniques. As long as its a somewhat famous sword technique, I have a way to counter it! Song Jian nodded and started using other sword techniques. However, no matter what sword technique he used, Duan Wudi was always able to counter with another technique. Even though the strength Duan Wudi was currently exhibiting was barely that of a first-grade combatant, Song Jian was left feeling helpless. Just as Song Jian was about to give up, he suddenly remembered one of his auxiliary battle skills C the Minds Eye! With a thought, a crimson cross appeared around Duan Wudis body, an aiming crosshair that was undetectable by Duan Wudi, only visible to Song Jian. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jian drew upon the Tai Chi Sword Skill. The grey and white energy quickly concentrated around his body, shaping into a phantom image of the Yin Yang fish that symbolises Tai Chi. Tai Chi Sword Skill? Interesting! A smile appeared at the corner of Duan Wudis mouth, he seemed to have thought of something. He retracted his long sword and surprisingly reinitiated Dugus Nine Swords. Song Jian was only using the Tai Chi Sword Skill to stall for time, not to defeat Duan Wudi. Three seconds later, the crosshair moved to an empty space three meters away from Duan Wudis side and began to blink without moving. Song Jian was taken aback, but decided to trust his skill. In the middle of his brow, the Vertical Eye slowly opened. A dazzling silver beam of light shot out towards the location indicated by the crosshairs. Boom, boom, boom~ A series of explosions sounded. Duan Wudi, who had been facing Song Jian, suddenly vanished, and a figure slowly emerged from the bombarded location. You were able to find my true body? Duan Wudis voice suddenly echoed, filled with a tone of surprise. The power of Minds Eye was variable, causing damage that was based on a percentage. The stronger Song Jian became, the greater the damage Minds Eye inflicted. With Song Jians current strength, the damage caused every second had already exceeded five hundred. If you fully bore the damage from Minds Eye from start to end, the final damage could exceed two thousand C and thats without a critical hit. The moment Duan Wudis real body appeared, a system notification sounded next to Song Jians ear. System: You have completed the profession upgrade task. Your epic profession, Sword Controller, has been promoted to Sword Master! System: You have comprehended the core skill of Sword Master, Sword Control Skill! System: You have comprehended the core skill of Sword Master, Creation of Sword Spirit! System: Your strength attribute permanently increases by 5 points, agility attribute permanently increases by 8 points, physique attribute permanently increases by 5 points, and spirit attribute permanently increases by 50 points. In an instant, Song Jian felt as if his head had been struck hard. Something exploded in his mind, causing him to lose consciousness. Blood streamed from his seven orifices, giving the appearance of imminent death. Watching Song Jian collapse onto the ground, Duan Wudi smiled slightly. His figure slowly faded, eventually disappearing completely. His previously shattered statue began to show a phantom image. This phantom gradually solidified with the passage of time. It wouldnt be long before it returned to its original state. Song Jian lay motionless on the cold ground for an unknown amount of time before slowly opening his eyes. Within his eyes, a star-like radiance flickered brightly, only slowly fading after a long while. What happened to me? Touching the dry blood on his face, Song Jian looked confused. However, he quickly regained his memory. Ive successfully advanced! A joyful expression emerged on Song Jians face. He then realized that his memory seemed greatly enhanced. He could clearly recall things from his childhood that hed forgotten, even every lesson hed learned in elementary and middle school. He could remember how he had entered the game, his fighting and slaughtering adventures in the game, and all the detailed experiences. Reaching into his chest, he took out a blank Sword Stone. With a thought, a silver talisman knife flew out. Without using the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, Song Jian was able to control the talisman knife as easily as his own limbs, carving the blank Sword Stone. Other auxiliary materials automatically flew into the blank Sword Stone. In a short while, a Sunburn-class Sword Qi Stone was successfully finished. Nine times, a Sword Qi Stone that can release Sunburn-class Sword Qi nine times! Looking at the golden Sword Qi Stone in his hand, Song Jians face lit up with a joyful expression. The 50-point enhancement to his Spirit attribute transformed Song Jian. Now, he could almost be compared to a magic-related profession which specialized in the Spirit attribute. Moreover, the Spirit attribute had become his highest attribute, even exceeding his strength, agility, and physique. Am I even considered a melee class now? A peculiar expression appeared on Song Jians face. Chapter 663 - Chapter 663: Chapter 663: Sword Control Skill Chapter 663: Chapter 663: Sword Control Skill Song Jian checked his status; his strength attribute had exceeded sixty-five points, agility attribute reached sixty points, constitution attribute reached forty-nine points, and spirit attribute reached seventy-four points. Song Jian discovered that his perception now enveloped the entire hall, and any minor changes within it couldnt escape his detection. This sudden increase in spirit made Song Jian feel like he was in control of everything. However, Song Jian knew that this was just an illusion, and this feeling would gradually disappear once he adapted to his current state. As Song Jian was slowly adapting to his new status, his eyes suddenly widened, seemingly perceiving something. At that moment, a figure appeared behind him. Jian Qi looked at the hall and the statues in it, a surprised expression on his face. Heritage Statues? Are these Heritage Statues? Jian Qi couldnt help but shout. But when he saw Song Jian sitting on the floor with his legs crossed and the last statue turned into a phantom, his expression instantly darkened, and a touch of sinister flashed in his eyes. Second Senior Brother, youre here too? Without turning his head, Song Jian spoke, a trace of coldness on the corner of his mouth; Little Junior Brother? Jian Qi was startled, seemingly not expecting to see Song Jian in this place. However, he immediately thought about the statue that had turned into a phantom and a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes. Song Jian, how did you enter this ruin? Jian Qi asked harshly. Second Senior Brother, your question is a bit strange. Isnt it you who invited me to come explore this ruin together? Song Jian slowly stood up, turned around, and looked at Jian Qi with a half-smile; Jian Qi was momentarily speechless. He and Chang Qinghe had invited Song Jian without any good intentions, they merely wanted to use Song Jian as cannon fodder to attract the attention of the guardian BOSS outside. However, unexpectedly, the other party did not back down but instead entered the ruins as well. Could it be that he killed the BOSS? Jian Qi wondered in his heart, but quickly dismissed the idea. With the strength of that BOSS and the hundreds of ordinary ghosts surrounding it, even if Chang Qinghe and I joined forces, it would be impossible to kill all these monsters. Once those ghosts enter a berserk state, even we would have to retreat. How did he break in? I never thought that Little Junior Brother was so good at hiding his true abilities! Jian Qi sarcastically said. I have to thank both of my Senior Brothers for bringing me here; otherwise, how could I have obtained such a great opportunity? Song Jian displayed a happy smile on his face. Jian Qis face became even more gloomy, and he sneered: Little Junior Brother, it seems that you have already obtained the inheritance of this powerful person. I wonder what kind of inheritance youve gained. Can you show it to your Senior Brother? Senior Brother, why dont you have a look yourself? I just obtained it, and my control over it is not very good yet! Song Jian laughed, showing a shy expression on his face. This hall was his professional advancement assessment, but for the people of this world, it was the Heritage Hall, where one could accept the inheritance of any statue. It was nothing short of a pie falling from the sky for the people of this world; Jian Qi glanced at Song Jian and slowly walked towards the statues; Its better for the inheritance you received not to be too outstanding; otherwise A trace of fierceness flashed in the depths of Jian Qis eyes; In reality, not all the inheritances from these Heritage Statues were powerful; some of them had a very specific orientation. If Jian Qi encountered such an inheritance, he likely wouldnt accept it either; Little Junior Brother, perhaps you dont know that the inheritances in this Heritage Hall can only be passed on to one person every hundred years. Afterwards, you must wait for a hundred years for that Heritage Statue to recover before it can continue to be passed on to the next inheritor. Jian Qi slowly spoke as he walked. Moreover, the most important thing is, if you havent left this ruin, by killing you, the inheritance you just obtained will drop in the form of an inheritance scroll Jian Qi coldly glanced at Song Jian and then placed his hand on the phantom statue of Duan Wudi. With his eyes slightly closed, Jian Qi examined Duan Wudis information. Although the summaries of these statues did not contain inheritance content, by examining the deeds of the person in front of the statue, one could roughly guess the strength he possessed and the possible inheritance he left behind. A foreigner? He killed seventy-eight powerful Swordmasters? Under the siege of hundreds of Swordmasters, he counter-killed more than ten and successfully escaped? Jian Qis arm trembled slightly, as he had never heard of such a powerful Swordmaster before; Although hes a foreigner, his power is beyond doubt. This- this is just Jian Qis face was filled with astonishment. Why did Song Jian receive his inheritance? Why not me? Jian Qi looked regretful as he thought: If it werent for the prolonged battle with the Dark Gold Quality Guardian BOSS, maybe I would have been the first one to enter this Heritage Hall! No, this inheritance must be mine! It must be mine! Jian Qi trembled all over, his face twisted in greed. If he didnt know about this, it would have been fine. But now that the inheritance had almost brushed past him, it was like millions of little worms were gnawing at his heart, causing him unbearable pain, and his eyes starting to redden; Song Jian! Jian Qi turned his back to Song Jian, slightly bowed his head, and his Sword Qi surged like scorching flames: Its not that I dont have the spirit of camaraderie, its just that this foreigners inheritance is too important for me! So, please die. Jian Qi turned around, the longsword in his hand emanating a hint of Dark Gold light. A dazzling Sword Qi slashed towards Song Jian; Sword Twenty-Three, Sword Twenty-Three, this is that persons inheritance, how could I possibly give it up! Jian Qi screamed crazily and charged at Song Jian; If this were before entering this hall, I might not be a match for you. But now A touch of coldness appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth, and behind him, three longswords slowly unfolded like the tail of a peacock; Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, Golden Demonslaying Sword, Verdant Crystal Wood Sword C all three were of Dark Gold Quality, emitting a strong radiance. Each sword was enveloped in a golden Sword Qi, resembling three feathers swaying gently in mid-air; Sword Control Skill! The three longswords, as if controlled by three invisible arms, hacked at Jian Qi, wildly spraying Sword Qi in the air and performing three different sword techniques; Broken Wing Dance Flash Thunder Strike Sweeping Sword Style The three longswords attacked Jian Qi from three different directions, one of them clashing head-on with Jian Qi. Golden Sword Qi and white Sword Qi collided and intertwined, emitting a deep rumbling sound; How is this possible Jian Qi busied himself with dealing with the three longswords attacks. Meanwhile, Song Jian stood at a distance with a cold smile on his face, as if watching a prey struggling in a net; Chapter 664 - Chapter 664: Chapter 664: Rules of the Sect Chapter 664: Chapter 664: Rules of the Sect Song Jian wielded three long swords to attack simultaneously, appearing as though he still had plenty of strength left. The staggering increase in his Spirit attributes made Song Jians strength vastly different. From his current attributes, he was no weaker than someone who had just passed the B-level assessment with the strength of a first level combat power strongman. If he activated his Immortal Sword Body, with Song Jians current strength, he could fully compare to a strongman who had just passed an A+ level assessment of first level combat power. In other words, he now technically had first level peak combat power. Jian Qis strength was at most on par with a first level combat power strongman who had just passed through the B+ level Assessment World. Faced with Song Jians Sword Control Skill, he had no power to resist. At first, we was able to hold out for a while, but soon, scars began to appear on Jian Qi. How, how can he be so strong! Jian Qi was sliced again by the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and fresh blood spurted out. His face showed an expression of disbelief. Is that mans legacy really that strong? In fact, if Song Jian really got Duan Wudis legacy, his fighting power would certainly be much stronger than it is now. But to get such a strong power like Duan Wudi, there was a process which must be followed. Even if all of Duan Wudis sword techniques were taught to Song Jian, to master such a strong power, Song Jian needed to practice diligently for a long time. For a Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Song Jian didnt know when he would be able to learn all twelve moves. If Song Jian really got Duan Wudis legacy, it would also not be possible to immediately raise such a huge fighting power. The main reason why Song Jians strength had changed dramatically in just a few hours was that he had passed the profession upgrade assessment, upgrading from Sword Controller to Sword Master, achieving an essential evolution. Power, agility, and physical strength all gained a permanent increase, but more importantly, the spirit attribute directly increased by fifty points. Spirit power would probably not exceed fifty points for most magic power strongmen who had not yet achieved first-level combat power. Boom! Long sword in Jian Qis hand struck harshly against the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword in mid-air. He staggered back a few steps, while the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword merely twirled in mid-air before continuing to attack him. The use of the Sword Control Skill continuously depleted mental strength, but now Song Jians Spirit Points had surged from over two hundred to eight hundred and ninety. The Sword Control Skill consumed one spirit point every three seconds. For Song Jian, this could be considered a regular combat method. Song Jian, do you really want to kill your fellow disciples? Jian Qis clothes were already dyed red with blood, with his Vitality Points dropping to one third. He had already been seriously injured in the previous fight with the Guardian boss. Now, after fighting Song Jian for so long, he was injured even more. Most importantly, Jian Qi saw no hope of winning. The Qingyun Sword Sect rules prohibit killing fellow disciples. Those who violate this rule will have their martial arts destroyed and will be expelled from the Sect. Jian Qi cried out, his eyes filled with panic. How could he be so strong? Even if he did get that guys legacy, it shouldnt make him this strong. Multiple thoughts arose in Jian Qis mind. Unless, unless hes been hiding his power all along Also, why does he have three Dark Gold Quality long swords? Even the eldest brother, who is a direct disciple, may not have such high-quality long swords, yet he has three Song Jian, as long as you let me go this time, I will pledge my allegiance to you in the Qingyun Sword Sect. If you aim for the sect leader position in the future, I will do my best to support you! Jian Qi begged. His current state was equivalent to fighting three individuals with similar strength to him. Song Jian was on standby nearby, it wasnt that he didnt want to attack Jian Qi, but the three swords alone were enough to disempower him. Jian Qi was filled with doubts, but now was not the time for him to clarify them. As long as I can survive this time, I will pay you back a hundred times over for the humiliation I suffered today, Song Jian! Jian Qi roared in his heart, but his face showed more and more humility. Song Jian, we are brothers of the same sect. I can act like nothing happened today. I will cover for you with the master, do you really want to kill everyone? No matter what you say, I will not let you off today. Youd better give up on that. Song Jian sneered, controlling the three long swords to accelerate the speed of the siege. Controlling three long swords, executing three different sword techniques, it was still a great burden for Song Jian. Despite Jian Qis many wounds and bleeding status, which depleted his Vitality Points below one thousand, he still didnt give up and fought back. Song Jian, dont forget, not only are we two in the ruins, theres also eldest brother. Arent you afraid that your murder will be revealed and the eldest brother will hunt you down! Jian Qis eyes were filled with desperation. He was just resisting stubbornly at this point, and defeat was just a matter of time. As long as I kill you here, no one else will know. Song Jian sneered. That may not necessarily be the case! A cold voice came from the entrance of the passageway behind Song Jian. Eldest brother! Jian Qi cried out in surprise, a joyous smile appearing on his face. His gaze at Song Jian immediately became vicious. Song Jians heart sank. Chang Qinghe always gave him a feeling of being unfathomable. Even now, with his increased mental power, he couldnt sense how strong Chang Qinghe truly was. Just from him, he could feel a breath that came from the sect leader of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Eldest brother, he has obtained an extremely strong swordmaster inheritance. We can get the Sword Twenty-Three if we kill him! Jian Qi yelled. Song Jians inheritance had been lost to Jian Qi, but if he could kill Song Jian, he could get some form of revenge. Besides, he and Song Jian had now become mortal enemies, only one of them could survive. Jian Qi was completely overwhelmed by Song Jians strength. If he wanted to kill Song Jian, he had to borrow Chang Qinghes hands. Upon hearing the words Sword Twenty-Three, Chang Qinghes eyes narrowed and his right hand clenched instinctively. After a while, Chang Qinghe sighed and said to Song Jian, Junior brother, dont you know that same-sect killing is forbidden within the Qingyun Sword Sect? Eldest brother, would you believe me if I said Jian Qi started it? Song Jian said slowly. At this time, he was still controlling the three long swords and had Jian Qi surrounded, but did not launch an immediate attack. Chang Qinghe glanced at Jian Qi, shook his head slowly and said, Junior brother, you say Jian Qi started it, but I did not see. I only saw you attacking Jian Qi relentlessly and even wanting to kill him! Now, I have no choice but to apprehend you and take you back to the Sect to have the master decide what to do! Chang Qinghe declared righteously. Chapter 665 - Chapter 665: Chapter 665: Im Determined to Kill You! Chapter 665: Chapter 665: Im Determined to Kill You! Hearing Chang Qinghe speak, Jian Qi burst out laughing, a smug expression overtaking his face. Song Jian, did you not hear what elder brother had to say? better put down your sword and surrender. Youll answer to the master when we get back to the Sect! Seeing his elder brother, Jian Qi became arrogant once again. Ever since he first saw Song Jian, Jian Qi had taken an instant dislike to him and had intimidated Song Jian as soon as they met. Now looking at Song Jian humbled before Chang Qinghe, Jian Qi was filled with malignant glee. He wished he could be the one pointing his sword at Song Jian instead of being on the receiving end. Elder brother, his three swords are all of Dark Gold Quality. I think, till master forgives him, you should hold on to them, Jian Qi said with a cruel smirk. Elder brother, do you really have to do this? Song Jian asked without turning back, seemingly indifferent to Jian Qis words. Thats the rule, I cant help it! Chang Qinghe said calmly, his eyes falling on the three longswords controlled by Song Jian. A sparkle of desire flashed in his eyes. Song Jian slightly smiled and nodded, as if resigned to his fate. Alright then, I will go back to the sect with elder brother and see what the master says. A satisfied smirk spread across Chang Qinghes lips at Song Jians words, but it quickly disappeared. Jian Qi, on the other hand, burst out in boisterous laughter. Even though Jian Qis vitality was less than a third of the others, he still had enough strength to fight. Moreover, Chang Qinghes abilities were unfathomable. Even Jian Qi himself had no clue how far his elder brothers abilities could stretch! Now it was two against one, this was unfavorable for Song Jian! Jian Qi concluded in his mind that surrender was the only option left for Song Jian. But at this moment, Jian Qi suddenly felt a chill run through his body as if he had been thrown naked into a pit of ice. A look of fear crossed his face. You actually Just when Jian Qi prepared to mobilized his vigor, three loud blasts echoed around him. Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh~ A sound of cleaving air suddenly rang out, almost synchronizing into one noise. Jian Qis brow, throat, and heart were simultaneously pierced by a longsword, sending out three spurts of blood. How dare you! Chang Qinghe roared in rage from behind him. Unbelief was etched across Jian Qis face as he slowly fell forward. Feeling a tsunami-like force rushing at him from behind, Song Jian turned into a shadow and dashed towards the passageway in front of the hall. Clank~ With a crisp sound, the Dark Gold Quality longsword that Jian Qi had just obtained fell to the ground. As Song Jian brushed past him, he casually picked up the fallen longsword and popped it into his inventory, not having a moment even to look at it, and dashed straight towards the passageway ahead. You want to run? Think you can escape! Chang Qinghe roared out in anger, swinging his longsword. The air around him exploded into a roaring sound akin to a tsunami. Is that Sword Intent? Song Jian was shocked and didnt dare to look back. Grinding his teeth, he activated his Bloody Shield and continued to charge forward. Unpredictable water form, sever with a sword! Chang Qinghe shouted: Broken Water Flow! A white silken Sword Qi slashed towards Song Jians back. It sounded like a surging wave approaching his ear. Song Jian gritted his teeth, turned back and thrust his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward. Sacred Parry! A dazzling golden Sword Qi burst from the longsword. Clang~ The sound of a resonating bell echoed. The river-like Sword Qi vanished into nothingness. Song Jian, on the other hand, utilized the impact force to somersault backwards, landing steadily on the ground. After a glance at Chang Qinghe, a serious look appeared in Song Jians eyes. He didnt expect Chang Qinghe to comprehend Sword Intent, and even the Broken Water Flow Sword Intention of the Sect Leader of Qingyun Sword Sect! It seems that among all the disciples, only Chang Qinghe is the real direct disciple accepted by the Sect Leader! Song Jian thought to himself: Until his death, Jian Qi probably didnt realize that he wasnt important in Liu Qingyuns eyes! Chang Qinghe watched in amazement as his all-out attack vanished without a trace. But soon, a fierce Sword Qi mixed with an overwhelming wave-like Sword Intent slashed towards him. This is my Broken Water Flow Sword Intention? Chang Qinghe was stunned. Then, as if he had thought of something, he roared wildly. Foreigner, Song Jian, you are a foreigner! Correct, I am a foreigner, and Ive also obtained the inheritance of the strongest Swordmaster. Want it? Song Jian coldly stared at Chang Qinghe, As long as you kill me, you can have this inheritance to yourself. If not, youll have to hand it over to others! Boom! Caught by surprise, Chang Qinghe was hit by his own full-strength attack and was sent flying. A damage of over 1600 points floated above his head. Pallid-faced, Chang Qinghe slowly got up and looked at Song Jian, who was at the entrance of the hallway on the opposite side. You cant escape. Once your identity is exposed, the whole world will become your enemy. No matter where you run, endless pursuits would follow, he said. Youre right! A faint smile crossed Song Jians lips: However, once you step out of these ruins, you wont have any chance to obtain the strongest inheritance again. You can check under the Heritage Statue to see how formidable the inheritance I obtained is. Chang Qinghes face was dark and terrible. He knew that once he left the ruins, even if he managed to kill Song Jian in the future, thered be no chance of obtaining the inheritance on him. To get the inheritance, he had to kill Song Jian within the ruins to cause a drop! Watching Song Jian gradually retreat, disappearing into the passageway, Chang Qinghe stood still. I wager you wont leave! Song Jians voice echoed from the distance. Chang Qinghe walked slowly towards the statue that had become a shadow, his brows furrowed and his face ferocious. His expression alternated constantly as if he was in the midst of a fierce mental struggle. Foreigners are the enemies of the world. Whoever discovers them must alert the entire continent. Chang Qinghe had discovered Song Jians identity and should have left the ruins immediately to report back to the Qingyun Sword Sect about Song Jians identity. But if he did that, he would only receive a meager reward. Compared to the potential gains he could get from staying in the ruins, it was negligible. Chang Qinghes eyes burned with passion as he silently reviewed Duan Wudis information. Sword Twenty-Three, it really is Sword Twenty-Three! Chang Qinghe murmured to himself, staring fixedly at where Song Jian disappeared, and whispered: Youve won the wager! Finishing his sentence, Chang Qinghe stomped on the ground, making a loud sound. With the speed of lightning, he pursued Song Jian towards the passageway from which he left. Now that he had made up his mind, he wouldnt allow for any hesitation! Song Jian, youre as good as dead! Chang Qinghes eyes were filled with a strong intent to kill. Chapter 666 - Chapter 666: Chapter 666: Abyss Temptation Chapter 666: Chapter 666: Abyss Temptation Although Duan Wudi was considered an enemy by the people of this world, no one would turn down his legacy; Being a Sword Saint was already the most revered title in this world, and they were the strongest group of people in this world. Yet even such powerful people could not stand a chance against Duan Wudi in battle; In order to kill Duan Wudi, hundreds of powerful people bestowed with the title of Sword Saint joined forces to ambush him. Such an astonishing event would be unbelievable if it were to be told, but it really happened. This subverted everyones perceptions; most importantly, the ambush failed, with Duan Wudi killing more than ten of the powerful attackers; This was an extremely humiliating event for the entire continent. If Duan Wudi could have been killed, it would have been a different story. But the fact that so many top-notch powerhouses from the continent had failed to ambush him had filled people with anger and humiliation while also leaving them in awe of Duan Wudis strength. Jian Twenty-Three, a sword technique that was widely circulated during the ambush, was highly praised by almost all sects. That was why Jian Qi was so eager to kill Song Jian when he saw Jian Twenty-Threes sword technique amongst the heritage statues, in order to acquire the inheritance. This was also why Chang Qinghe was willing to momentarily put aside his hatred towards foreign people and pursue Song Jian alone! If word gets out that the inheritance is here, I am afraid that even the Sword Saint powerhouses will be attracted Chang Qinghes eyes were burning with fervor; Even his master, Liu Qingyun, a powerful swordmaster who had comprehended sword intent, was not qualified for the title of Sword Saint. If Chang Qinghe could obtain Duan Wudis inheritance, he would definitely become a Sword Saint C and not just any Sword Saint, but the most top-notch, formidable Sword Saint. Such temptation was irresistible for anyone who practiced swordsmanship. Song Jian swiftly traveled through the passages. Regardless of the type of intersection he encountered, he did not hesitate to randomly choose a direction and rushed past. In a short amount of time, he had already gone through more than twenty intersections. Even with his formidable memory, he would have difficulty retracing his steps should he reattempt the same path; My strength has increased too rapidly, I must adapt. The probability of me winning against Chang Qinghe in my current state is low! Thoughts raced through Song Jians mind as he continuously assessed the strength comparison between himself and Chang Qinghe; Chang Qinghe also possessed sword intent, which was, in a sense, similar to Song Jians Immortal Sword Body skill; The Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body was Song Jians core skill as a Sword Controller. Its appearance was similar to the sword intent possessed by this worlds swordmasters, which was why so many people had mistaken it; Song Jian had previously researched the sword intent of this world and found that there were many types C Broken Water Flow Sword Intent, which was comprehended by Liu Qingyun and Chang Qinghe, was just one of them; Unlike the Immortal Sword Body, Chang Qinghes sword intent did not consume much energy when activated, so he could maintain it for hours. In contrast, Song Jians Immortal Sword Body, now at level eight, could only be sustained for a mere three minutes. If he were to be caught in a stalemate, it would be highly unfavorable for him; Furthermore, due to the sudden increase in his attributes, Song Jian was unable to properly control his own power. At this moment, he just wanted to find a safe place to carefully experience and familiarize himself with his newly advanced profession; A Sword Master was obviously much more powerful than a Sword Controller. One could see the difference from the core skill of Sword Control, which, when activated, was almost equivalent to fighting against four opponents with similar strength to Song Jian. This skill alone possessed enough power to crush opponents of a comparable strength; The Sword Control Skill is already so powerful. I cant help but anticipate the power of the other core skill, creating a Sword Spirit! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, he wished he could immediately go into seclusion to thoroughly study his newly advanced profession. However, he could not allow Chang Qinghe to leave the ruin. Once his identity as a foreigner was exposed by Chang Qinghe, he would find it impossible to venture around this continent, let alone complete the first-ranked battle power assessment mission. Chang Qinghe must die here! A resolute look flashed in Song Jians eyes. As he continued to travel through the web-like passages, Song Jian suddenly felt as if he had broken through a thin film, facing very little resistance. If not for his greatly increased mental strength, he might not have noticed the anomaly at all; He stopped abruptly and looked back, only to find nothing unusual about the passage behind him. It was no different from the passages he had traversed before; When Song Jian turned his head back, he was shocked to find that the scene before him had suddenly changed; Previously, there was just a straight passage ahead of him. However now, before his eyes, appeared a lush valley. At the center of the valley stood a huge golden pyramid, which was black and shimmered with a metallic luster. The golden runes on its surface appeared and disappeared intermittently. What, what is this place? Wide-eyed and stunned, Song Jian realized that he must have just passed through some sort of barrier; He looked back again, and while the passage was still there, ahead of him was the valley. It felt as though the space at his current position had been split into two and then mysteriously glued back together; Just then, a weird voice suddenly sounded in Song Jians ears. Young man, do you want to possess great power? Become my follower, and I shall grant you the power to conquer this world! The voice was filled with temptation, but it sounded somewhat familiar to Song Jian, who couldnt help but smirk and mutter to himself, Abyssal Language, I never thought that the power of the Abyss would also exist in this world! Ever since he entered the game, Song Jian had noticed that the power of the Abyss seemed to be constantly eroding the gaming world. Before the new version of the game was launched, many places held traces of the Abyssal Power; After the launch of the new version, the Abyssal Power had flooded the entire world overnight. Just in Doomsday City alone, there were dozens of Abyssal instances, which had also opened up the possibility for the Abyssal Clan and professions! Come to think of it, the Abyssal instances in Doomsday City do share a resemblance with the mysterious black pyramid before me! Song Jian said softly as he gazed at the pyramid in the valley. Song Jian leaped onto a large rock at the edge of the valley and peered inside. At the same time, a figure suddenly rushed into the valley several hundred meters away from him. Upon closer look, it was none other than Chang Qinghe; At this point, Chang Qinghe seemed to be oblivious to Song Jian and was only startled by the scene before him. However, his eyes soon fell upon the huge golden pyramid in the center of the valley, and his body began to uncontrollably tremble, his eyes losing focus as if he was lost in some memory; Song Jian stared at Chang Qinghe and smirked with a hint of wonder, whispering, Not everyone can handle the abyssal language. Chapter 667 - Chapter 667: Chapter 667: Crafting the Sword Spirit Chapter 667: Chapter 667: Crafting the Sword Spirit Song Jian had a long-standing contact with the Abyssal Power, and held a certain resistance towards the Abyssal language. The charmers power seemed to be greatly suppressed; the allure of the Abyssal language had almost no effect on him. However, for Chang Qinghe, caught off guard, he had absolutely no power to resist. Furthermore, his heart was filled with desire to obtain Duan Wudis legacy and become a Sword Saint, which naturally created a vulnerability in his spirit which the Abyssal Power exploited. The allure of the Abyssal language easily affected him. Watching Chang Qinghe stumble towards the black pyramid like a walking corpse, Song Jian felt amused. The person he initially saw as a formidable enemy had easily fallen in this way. Song Jian sat cross-legged on the rock, ignoring the Abyssal language. He began to closely comprehend the various changes that came with advancing in his profession. He found that his original profession as Sword Controller had progressed to the Sword Master, gradually changing from short-distance to semi-long and even long-distance. The reason why this was so is because the Sword Masters core skill, Sword Control Skill, had no concepts of attack range. As long as your Mental Strength was strong enough, anywhere within the range of your Mental Strength was within your attacking range. Song Jians present Mental Strength perception could reach up to almost 100 meters, beyond which it became somewhat fuzzy. But if he were to use the Sword Control Skill, the most suitable attack distance would only be between 50 to 60 meters C any further would be more difficult to control. Moreover, after the significant increase in Mental Strength, Song Jian could easily control two or even three or four swords simultaneously. At his limit, Song Jian could control four long swords at the same time, and if he activated Immortal Sword Body, he could easily control five long swords. This meant his enemy would have to face five simultaneous attacks from him; if the enemys strength was equivalent to Song Jians, they would likely be at a disadvantage from the start. Am I invincible at this level? Song Jian laughed to himself. Song Jian began to closely examine the Sword Masters other core skill while adapting to his rapid increase in power C the creation of Sword Spirits. Its actually a supportive skill Song Jians brows creased. Supportive skills generally did not provide direct combat power, but in the game, the effect of a good support skill was not inferior to combat skills. Similar to Song Jians talent skill, Thick Skin, which was also a supportive skill, has saved Song Jian from the brink of death multiple times. Swallow the Essence of the Five Elements, nurture your own Sword Spirit After carefully reading the skill introduction, Song Jians face turned pale. The so-called Sword Spirit production involved using a weapon as the main body, then continually devouring other high-quality weapons. The main weapon would then nurture its own spirit so that the weapon and the users consciousness could become one. If a weapon produced a Sword Spirit, it would be essentially a division of the users consciousness. Controlling it would be as easy as moving a limb, according to the users will. If one were to use the Sword Control Skill to control a weapon with a Sword Spirit, it wouldnt consume Mental Strength, and the difficulty of control would also significantly decrease. In conclusion, this skill complemented the Sword Control Skill. If a Sword Master did not possess a long sword with a Sword Spirit, theyd feel embarrassed to claim they were a Sword Master! Has this game finally begun to make people spend money? Song Jian asked emotionlessly. To create a Sword Spirit, you need to start with a simple blood acknowledging ceremony, but the following step of devouring the Essence of the Five Elements is like a black hole. Good weapons of higher tiers C and an indeterminate amount at that C the higher the main weapons tier, the more youll have to devour. This game is practically forcing players to spend money! Song Jian shook his head, sighing. Moreover, Song Jians weapons were sets, and if fully collected, would make five. The consumption would be five times that of other Sword Masters. However, speaking of high-quality weapons, after killing Jian Qi, it seems I dropped his weapon! Song Jian suddenly remembered that there should be a Dark Gold quality long sword in his inventory, which would be perfect for creating a Sword Spirit. Removing this Dark Gold quality long sword from his inventory, Song Jian found that its attributes were excellent. If it were not for the fact that he already had the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Set, he would probably use it as his own weapon. Even if sold, this level thirty Dark Gold quality long sword could raise hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Throwing away that kind of money feels like throwing it into water! Song Jian couldnt help but feel a pang of regret. Cutting open his finger, he let the fresh blood drip onto the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He drew a complex guiding rune on the blade of the sword. Luckily, thanks to his previous study of array formations and magic array, Song Jian was familiar with runes; for someone without any familiarity, trying to draw guiding runes with their blood could possibly be filled with failure and end up making them lose too much blood. With blood as the guide, and shared spirit C Sword Spirit, awake! Song Jian shouted lightly and the guiding rune on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword glowed, the fresh blood slowly seeped into the sword and disappeared. At this point, when Song Jian looked at the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword again, an option for Devour was now available, along with a slot to insert items. Song Jian sighed lightly, placed the newly obtained Dark Gold quality long sword in the devouring slot and with a trembling hand clicked on it. The long sword, worth hundreds of thousands, was immediately deconstructed and disappeared. The progress bar for the creation of the Sword Spirit only moved about one-tenth of the way. Does that mean that to make the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword produce a Sword Spirit, I need to at least get ten similar quality and level weapons? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Level thirty Dark Gold quality weapons were priceless, with none available on the market. At this stage, no equipment of Gold quality would appear on the market. Even if one or two items were to appear, they would be snatched up in an instant. There are even fewer Dark Gold quality weapons. Its unheard of C dont even think of getting it on the market! It seems that in the future, Ill only be able to get it to devour weapons of Blue or Silver quality Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a roar came from afar. Song Jian looked up to see Chang Qinghe, now less than 100 meters away from the black pyramid. He was roaring loudly, and his aura was crazily growing. Sword Qi was pouring out uncontrollably in all directions, forming the illusory image of a great river dozens of meters long behind him. Whats happening to him? Song Jian stood up and looked at the scene ahead with a serious face. Chang Qinghe seemed to be stimulated by something and expressed all his power as well as his Sword Intent to the extreme. This made Song Jian fully understand Chang Qinghes power. This is close to the power of an elder from Qingyun Sword Sect. I didnt expect him to hide his strength this deeply A pensive expression appeared on Song Jians face as he intently watched Chang Qinghe from a distance. Chapter 668 - Chapter 668: Chapter 668: Joining Hands Chapter 668: Chapter 668: Joining Hands No one knew what had happened, but just as Chang Qinghe was about to enter the pyramid, he seemed to realize something and began to struggle violently. It appears that this abyss creature isnt that powerful either, letting the meat that was at its mouth fly away A sneer appeared on Song Jians face. Abyss Temptation would increase over time, the fascinating effect getting stronger and stronger. Once one couldnt break free at the initial seduction, it would be hard to get rid of later. However, surprisingly, Chang Qinghe began to break free just as he was about to enter the pyramid; Boom! With a loud explosion, the river phantom, condensed by Sword Qi, behind Chang Qinghe completely shattered. The rampant Sword Qi filled almost the entire valley. Flowers, plants, and trees were shredded into fragments by the Sword Qi in an instant. Even the black pyramid was left with countless white traces from swords, and the entire pyramid rumbled tremulously. Whos fooling around? Show yourself! Anger flashed in Chang Qinghes eyes. Upon entering this strange space, his mind had been manipulated, leaving a massive vulnerability in his spirit. To improve his cultivation in the future, the energy and time required would multiply. After unleashing all his power, the burden on Chang Qinghe was also tremendous. At this moment, he, panting heavily, stared at the black pyramid ahead, a trace of fear in his eyes. Mortal, submit to me, and I will bestow you with immense power. You will become the ruler of this continent! A hundred-meter tall phantom of a colossal demon loomed over the black pyramid. This demon possessed all the characteristics of an Abyssal Demon, radiating black abyssal aura. As soon as the phantom appeared, Song Jians face suddenly changed. From this Abyssal Demon, he felt an infinite Abyssal Power; This, this isnt an ordinary Abyssal Demon, this is an Abyssal Demon Lord Song Jian said in surprise. You should know that the limit of an ordinary Abyssal Demons power is simply first-tier Combat Power. However, the Abyssal Demon Lords, in the Abyssal Lands, rule vast territories and their power is at least of the second-tier Peak Combat Power. The stronger ones can even reach the third-tier Combat Power, and they are absolutely invincible to the current Song Jian. Just this phantom alone emits such a powerful aura, reaching the peak of first-tier Combat Power. Such a powerful being, how on earth was it sealed here? Song Jian was astonished. Human, you cannot resist the will of Lord Soloer. Submit to me, and you will gain even greater power! The Abyssal Demon phantom laughed wildly, pointing a finger at Chang Qinghe. Countless black abyssal auras gathered at his fingertips, and in an instant, these black auras intertwined and turned into two black chains that entwined towards Chang Qinghe. Abyssal Chains~ Song Jians eyes narrowed, this skill seemed universal amongst all high-level Abyssal beings. When used to restrain someone weaker than themselves, it was almost invariably successful. Furthermore, this skill seemed to have a certain chance to hit directly, making it extremely challenging to dodge. Using this on Chang Qinghe seems like a bit of an overkill. I wonder if this Abyssal Demon Lord has lost his senses due to being imprisoned for too long or is just overly confident! Song Jian murmured to himself. Chang Qinghes displayed strength had already reached the peak of first-tier Combat Power. The Abyssal Temptation couldnt hold him, let alone the Abyssal Chains. As expected, as soon as the two Abyssal Chains bound Chang Qinghe, without much effort, he directly broke free from the restraints of the Abyssal Chains. Abyssal Demon Chang Qinghe seemed to have also recognized the identity of the floating phantom above the pyramid. After hesitating for a moment, he actually turned around and sprinted towards the passage he had just entered. Abyssal creatures liked to invade other worlds. Almost all worlds discovered and targeted by them couldnt escape their clutches. Evidently, this trial world was also one of the objectives of the Abyssal creatures. The imprisoned Abyssal Demon Lord in this black pyramid had comparable strength to Chang Qinghe, just from a phantom. Its actual body must be inconceivably powerful. Although its actual body had been sealed, who knew how long the effects of this Sealed Tower could last after all this time? It seems that it wont be long before this Abyssal Demon can break free! Chang Qinghe thought to himself. It already can emit its own aura, making it clear, that this sealed tower, before long, would lose its sealing effect. We are too close to the Qingyun Sword Sect here. Once this demon breaks free, it would need a countless amount of human souls and flesh to recover its strength; the Qingyun Sword Sect would be its first target. I must rush back to the sect and report this to the Master, thought Chang Qinghe anxiously. We cant let him escape just like that! Song Jian stared at the figure of Chang Qinghe, murmuring under his breath. Once Chang Qinghe got back to the Qingyun Sword Sect, not only would the news of the Abyssal Demon Lord spread across the entire mainland, but Song Jians identity would also be revealed to everyone. Then, traversing this world would become impossible for him. The difficulty of his assessment task would increase a hundredfold, a thousandfold. Hence, Song Jian absolutely would not let Chang Qinghe escape this place alive. Suddenly, Song Jian employed the Sword Shadow Step and charged towards Chang Qinghes location. Sword Control Skill! Shrr Shrr Shrr~ Three long swords, gleaming with Golden Sword Qi made a sharp piercing sound in the air, heading straight towards Chang Qinghe. Song Jian! Chang Qinghe roared. Once this Abyssal Demon broke free, not only the Qingyun Sword Sect, but it would be a catastrophe for the entire mainland. An Abyssal Demon with second-tier peak combat power would virtually be invincible within a range of thousands of miles. No individuals or sects could stand a chance against it. Thousands upon thousands of people would die innocently due to the breakout of this Abyssal Demon. Thats why he would rather abandon Duan Wudis inheritance and leave this place. But all this was irrelevant to Song Jian. Getting into this world had just been part of his trial quest. Chang Qinghe also understood this, so he didnt bother to extensively engage with Song Jian, and as he fended off the three long swords attacks, he strived to run towards the passage. The moment he got into the passage, he could leave this sealed land. The actions of Song Jian had taken the sealed Abyssal Demon by surprise, but the demon laughed uproariously in no time, combining two abyssal chains and winding them around Chang Qinghe. Seeing the Abyssal Chains, Chang Qinghe changed color and yelled to Song Jian, The Abyssal Demon is an enemy to humanity, Song Jian, colluding with it wont end well for you too! Flash Thunder Strike! Sword Silk! Broken Wing Dance! The three long swords sometimes split apart, chopping at Chang Qinghe from different positions and angles with different sword strokes, and at other times, they regrouped into one long sword to inflict three times the damage on Chang Qinghe. Moreover, with the Abyssal Chains wrapping round him, there was no chance for Chang Qinghe to break into the passage. Song Jian, it wont be easy for you either. Colluding with the Abyssal Demon, youll become an Abyssal Demon yourself, and live worse than dead! Chang Qinghe roared defiantly, struggling fiercely. This time, however, he just couldnt break free from the Abyssal Chains. Song Jians eyes flashed with intent to kill, and the three long swords constantly aimed at Chang Qinghes vital points. Chapter 669 - Chapter 669: Chapter 669: True Name Chapter 669: Chapter 669: True Name The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the Golden Demonslaying Sword, and the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword: these three long swords were being manipulated as if by three invisible hands, crazily attacking Chang Qinghe with a clear intention to kill him. From the hands of the Abyssal Demon Lord project in the mid-air of the Sealed Tower, two chains exuding black aura tightly locked around Chang Qinghe, binding and restricting his movement. For a moment, Song Jian and the Abyssal Demon Lord formed a silent pact to besiege Chang Qinghe. Song Jian, no matter which world you are from If you let the Abyssal Demon Lord replace you, he can descend on your world through you Chang Qinghe struggled, desperately blocking the three swords. However, as the Abyssal Chains increasingly bound him, he could only watch helplessly as the three swords aimed at his vital points. You will become the sinners of your world, and your world itself will ultimately be corroded by the Abyssal Power and become a part of the Abyssal Land! Struggling fiercely, Chang Qinghe wielded his sword, slashing at the Abyssal Chains that bind him. Thud! Thud! Thud! Without mercy, Song Jian controlled the flying swords to penetrate Chang Qinghes brain and heart. Three consecutive fatal blows left a wounded Chang Qinghe unable to withstand any longer, spewing out black blood. A helpless bitter smile appeared on his face as all his strength seemed to be drained in an instant and his body collapsed. Crackle! The black chains held up Chang Qinghes body, preventing him from falling. Wisps of vitality were extracted from Chang Qinghes body, passed through the black Abyssal Chains, and transferred to the shadow of the Abyssal Demon Lord above the black pyramid. Before long, Chang Qinghes body turned into a pile of dried up corpses, without a trace of moisture. It fell to the ground with a thud, turning into ashes. Ah~ The Abyssal Demon Lord issued a satisfied moan, tremblingly said, A thousand years Ive been imprisoned for a thousand years. I have not tasted human flesh and blood for a thousand years Song Jian observed the Abyssal Demon Lords projection on top of the black pyramid. It seemed more substantial after absorbing Chang Qinghes flesh and blood. Human, you did very well! The Abyssal Demon Lord opened his crimson eyes, staring at Song Jian with a smile, From you, I feel the aura of another world. Perhaps you could tell me what your world is like. If I get a chance, Id definitely like to see it! Whats your name? Song Jian asked. My name? Hahaha, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord looked at Song Jian, seeming somewhat amused, You actually inquire about the name of an Abyssal Demon Lord. Puny human, you arent worthy of knowing the true name of a great Abyssal Lord. All you can do is offer your flesh, your soul, and the memory coordinates of your world deep within your soul to me, a mighty Abyssal Lord. `Offer all of you to me, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared. The black aura burned around the projection like flames. From the outside, Song Jians current strength seemed much weaker than Chang Qinghe, the peak combat power of the first order. Even Chang Qinghe was not considered by the Abyssal Demon Lord, let alone Song Jian! Pledge your faith, dread me, damn me, become my slave, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord was reciting in the Abyssal language. The power of the Abyss Temptation rushed towards Song Jian wave after wave. In the eyes of the Abyssal Demon Lord, Song Jian was like a tiny boat out at sea, at the brink of annihilation any time. A cold smile flashed across Song Jians face. Thats not to mention that his innate passive ability Thick Skin had strong resistance to the Abyssal Temptation, even without this skill, the Book of the Abyss within him could protect him from the corruption of the Abyssal Power. A mere prisoner, what right do you have to demand my allegiance? Song Jian laughed coldly. Huh, youre actually not affected by the Abyssal Powers temptation The Abyssal Demon Lord expressed surprise. In his memory, there were almost no life-forms that could resist the temptation of the Abyssal Power. Put away your pathetic tricks. Tell me your real name and then tell me why you are imprisoned here! Song Jian shouted, staring at the Abyssal Demon Lord, If you continue to play these ridiculous tricks, Ill turn back immediately and spread the news of your impending escape widely across the continent! Human, you cant Seemingly panicked, the Abyssal Demon Lord falls silent for a moment before speaking to Song Jian, Human, remember my true name. I am Saffer Lance Tuya Salla, the Blade of the Abyss. A string of strange syllables came from the Abyssal Demon Lords mouth, a string of names each with hundreds of syllables. The Abyssal Demon Lord has existed for thousands, or even tens of thousands of years. His family lineage has lasted for tens of thousands of years. Their names incorporate the names of their ancestors, right up to their first direct ancestor. The names, like an old womans foot binding, were smelly and long, but this was their tradition! Human, my name is too long. You can call me the Blade of the Abyss! The Abyssal Demon Lord explained. Hehe, Blade of the Abyss Saffer Lance Tuya Salla Song Jian smiled slightly, repeating the hundred-syllable name of the Abyssal Demon Lord. Human, you The Abyssal Demon Lord was taken aback, a trace of fear rising in his heart. In this world, there are many ancient curses. Knowing its true name could invoke similar curses against it. Never underestimate anyone! Song Jian laughed. Human, are you willing to sign a contract with me? As long as you free me, I can grant you the title of viscount in my dominion, allowing you to own vast lands within my territory! The Abyssal Demon Lord proposed. A viscount of the Abyssal Land? Song Jian chuckled, Do you think I, a human, would be interested in the title of the Abyssal Land? The Abyssal Demon Lord was temporarily speechless, but then became furious and roared, I have been imprisoned for a thousand years, apart from territory, Ive got nothing else! What would your strength be like once you are free? Song Jian suddenly asked. Judging by the current strength of the Abyssal Demon Lord, he was only on par with the peak of the first-tier combat power. Song Jian hoped that his strength could be stronger, at least to help him complete the assessment task! Chapter 670 - Chapter 670: Chapter 670: Contract Chapter 670: Chapter 670: Contract The Abyssal Demon Lord is powerful, definitely not as it appears now. Even though it has been imprisoned for thousands of years and weakened significantly, as long as it can get out of the Sealed Tower, it wont take long for it to return to its peak state. Although the assessment task has no time limit, Song Jian doesnt want to stay in this world for too long. If he can use the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian can complete the assessment task in the shortest time possible; How strong are you at your peak? Song Jian asked. Hahaha, the power of the Blade of the Abyss is not something that a small mortal can comprehend The Demon Lord laughed heartily. Have you reached the second tier in combat power? Song Jian asked; Demon Lord: Song Jian speculated that to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, at least a second tier combat power is needed. The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sword Sect, Liu Qingyun, gave him an unfathomable feeling. After witnessing the peak level of Chang Qinghes first tier combat power, Song Jian believed that Liu Qingyuns strength was definitely much higher than Chang Qinghes, at least at the early stage of second tier combat power; One has to reach level fifty to be eligible to challenge the second tier combat power, which means that Liu Qingyuns level is at least above fifty Song Jian speculated in his heart; Leveling up in this world is not as easy as in Doomsday City. In Doomsday City, there are many monsters, and they refresh every day. As long as one is willing, there is no shortage of monsters to level up. However, in this world, Song Jian cant go on a killing spree, he can only level up by hunting bandits and the like, which is very slow; And most importantly, this world is his Assessment World. No matter how high his level increases, it is impossible for him to break through the first tier combat power. It is very difficult to complete the assessment task with his own strength alone. Every Demon Lord has third tier combat power! The Blade of the Abyss roared, seemingly dissatisfied with Song Jian belittling its strength. Third tier? Song Jians eyes brightened. If this Abyssal Demon Lord could reach the third tier, it should be very easy to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect. Even if there were a few hidden Grand Elders in the sect, their strength could not reach the third tier. After all, the Qingyun Sword Sects foundation is not deep, and it is a sect that has existed for less than a hundred years; Very well, if I release you, I need you to go to the Qingyun Sword Sect and retrieve an item for me! Song Jian said. He dared not reveal his true intentions to the Demon Lord. It is known that betrayal and deception are ingrained in their beings. Anyone who tries to cooperate or trade with these creatures usually ends up regretting it. Once the Abyssal Demon Lord knows that he wants to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, it might create a lot of trouble; If he lets it steal an item from the Qingyun Sword Sect, then with its character, it will definitely attack the sword sect directly. Once conflicts break out, all the disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect will be seen as food to replenish its energy, and it wont spare a single one. Hahaha, I could destroy a human sect with just a flip of my hand. I will kill them all, and you can have anything you want! The Blade of the Abyss laughed heartily. It had been sealed for thousands of years, and its body had been severely weakened, its power plummeting from the early stage of third tier combat power to first tier combat power. However, its level and strength still remained, and as long as it was given time to recover, it would quickly return to its peak; Very well, lets sign a contract then. As long as I release you from the Sealed Tower, you will destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, and then I just need to retrieve an item from it. Song Jian smiled; A contract, I love signing contracts with humans! The Blade of the Abyss laughed, plucking a golden scroll from the air, which fell into Song Jians hands; Upon opening it, he saw the contract written in both the Abyssal language and human language, surrounded by a circle of intricate patterns; System: You have obtained an Abyss Contract. Only when you voluntarily sign your name on it will the contract take effect; System: Warning, warning, this Abyss Contract is suspected of fraud. Please inspect carefully before signing! Song Jian smiled slightly. Even without the systems warning, he wouldnt sign this contract. The contents of the contract were written in two languages, and the Abyssal language content was completely different from the human language content. Once he signed the contract, Song Jian would immediately lose his freedom and become a slave to the Abyssal Demon Lord before him; The content of the Abyssal language and human language in your contract is completely different. Im sorry, I cannot sign this contract! Song Jian shook his head; Hahaha, I didnt expect you to understand the Abyssal language? The Blade of the Abyss laughed, not feeling embarrassed at all. With a wave of its hand, the contract in Song Jians hand turned into a cloud of black mist and dissipated in the air. Then, the Blade of the Abyss brought out another contract and told Song Jian, There were some errors in the previous one, but I believe you will be satisfied with this one. System: You have obtained an Abyss Contract. Only when you voluntarily sign your name on it will the contract take effect; System: Warning, warning, this Abyss Contract is suspected of fraud. Please inspect carefully before signing! Song Jian frowned. In this contract, the Abyssal Demon Lord had removed the Abyssal language and only left the human language. The content seemed to have no problems; However, the system still gave a hint of suspected fraud for this parchment contract. Obviously, there were still traps that Song Jian had not noticed. Im sorry, I cant sign this contract either! Song Jians expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Human, do you think you can offend a Demon Lord of the Abyss without any punishment? The tone of the Blade of the Abyss became unfriendly. If you continue with this attitude, I think there is nothing left for us to talk about. You might as well stay in this Sealed Tower and enjoy the rest of your life. Song Jian said coldly. Song Jian believed that, compared to him, the Abyssal Demon Lord probably desired to sign this contract even more so that it could escape the Sealed Tower sooner. The Blade of the Abyss fell silent. Playing small tricks in the Abyss Contract was something they enjoyed the most. The look on the faces of those who signed contracts with them and were ultimately deceived or even betrayed when they learned the truth was their favorite thing to witness. In this contract, not only were there problems with the surrounding patterns, but there was also another layer of contract content written with special ink after the formal contract. Only by using special means would the true content of the contract appear. Such a method could only be found among the Abyssal Demon Lords and was not even understood by ordinary demons. The Blade of the Abyss did not understand why this human could be so certain that there was a problem with the contract; Human, I hope you will not regret your decision today! The Blade of the Abyss said softly, pointing at the contract and causing the golden parchment to once again turn into black mist and vanish; Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: Chapter 671: Core Area Chapter 671: Chapter 671: Core Area The Blade of the Abyss once again condensed a contract scroll, this time, the scroll was clean without any decorative patterns or mysterious techniques; Song Jian took the scroll, and this time the system did not give a suspected fraud prompt for the contract; a smile appeared at the corner of his lips; If it were someone in the game, they might have fallen for the deception of the Abyssal Demon Lord, but Song Jian was a player, and for such transactions, the game would give prompts; Very well, I hope you will keep your promise! Song Jian laughed, forced a drop of blood from his finger, and pressed it onto the contract; Boom~ A flame rose from the golden contract scroll, and in a short time, it burnt up completely; Talking about keeping promises with an abyssal demon, Hehe~ Blade of the Abyss showed a mocking expression and muttered to itself. Alright, now you can tell me how to get you out of the Sealed Tower. Song Jian laughed; he had received a system prompt that the contract was established. Without system assistance, not a single word from the Abyssal Demon Lord could be trusted, let alone a punctuation mark. The Blade of the Abyss suddenly became excited, being imprisoned for thousands of years; although the seal of the Sealed Tower had loosened a bit, its current strength had been weakened to the extreme, so it had no way to escape on its own. It seemed that whoever sealed it had already calculated this situation. With the failure of the Sealed Tower, it would lose all its power and be killed by the remaining power in the moment the Sealed Tower collapsed; Rather than sealing it, it was more like using the power of the Sealed Tower to destroy this Abyssal Demon Lord; The Blade of the Abyss understood this too. After thousands of years, it finally met Song Jian, an outsider who might help; it was afraid that Song Jian would just walk away; Enter the Sealed Tower, find the sealing core, and as long as you break it, I can escape from here! Blade of the Abyss roared. Finally seeing a chance to escape, The Blade of the Abyss became very excited; Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then walked toward the black pyramid; Chang Qinghe was right, dealing with abyssal demons was like striking a bargain with a tiger, like dancing on the tip of a needle, and any carelessness could lead to self-destruction. But for the sake of completing the assessment missions, he had to take this risk. Looking at the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array made up of five Sword Stones in his inventory, a sense of security settled in Song Jians heart. At the base of the black pyramid was a stone door wide enough for one person. After entering the door, there was only a two-person-wide passage. If one followed the passage straight, they could reach the core area where the Abyssal Demon Lord was imprisoned; In the passage, numerous monsters emitting demonic energy lay on either side, their crimson eyes staring at Song Jian, looking eager and ready to pounce at any moment. These were ordinary creatures transformed by the Abyssal Demon Lord using its own demonic energy after the seal had loosened. These monsters were all above level thirty, each possessing elite-level power. Although they were not genuine abyssal creatures, they were somewhat stronger than ordinary abyssal creatures; If Song Jian had not reached an agreement with the Abyssal Demon Lord, he would have had to put up quite a fight to reach the core of the Sealed Tower; After walking a few hundred meters, Song Jian saw a giant tree tens of meters tall. The thick tree was covered with purple-black, scale-like bark, and its branches and leaves were also purple-black, emitting a rich abyssal aura; Upon seeing the tree, the Book of the Abyss in Song Jians body suddenly throbbed; A level 35 elite BOSS with first-order combat power? Song Jian narrowed his eyes; this demon tree in front of him was different from the monsters he had seen before, and it was a genuine abyssal creature that had been transformed by the Abyssal Power for hundreds of years; Hehe, how is it? I havent been idle for thousands of years! The voice of the Blade of the Abyss resounded in Song Jians ears, apparently very proud of its creation; How did you do it? Song Jian asked curiously; If anyone knew that the person who sealed it in the first place, they would definitely not think that it could seal any other abyssal creature. Obviously, this Abyssal Demon Lord had used its own Abyssal Power to transform this Abyssal Demon Tree. The people who sealed me left a seed, and after I discovered it, I spent hundreds of years using my Abyssal Power to transform it into a demonic seed filled with Abyssal Power! The Blade of the Abyss said proudly, And then it took hundreds of years to grow into what it is now! Song Jian shivered; the demon in front of him was a deep schemer, just from an unintentionally left seed, it could play such tricks. No matter how careful he was, it would not be enough; Its just a pity that although it has grown up, it cant get any closer to the sealed area. Otherwise, I should have escaped by now! The Blade of the Abyss sighed; In fact, it had a great use for this Abyssal Demon Tree; at the last moment when the Sealed Tower lost its effect, there would be a final Sword Qi to wipe it out. By then, it would have been worn down by the Sealed Tower to the extent that it could no longer withstand the attack. It spent so much effort cultivating a seed into an Abyssal Demon Tree just to use it as a shield to bear the last Sword Qi in the end; This was just its last gamble, as no one knew whether the final Sword Qi would strike it or the Abyssal Demon Tree. At most, it only had a 50% chance of survival, which was also the reason why it wanted to sign a contract with Song Jian. As Song Jian passed the Abyssal Demon Tree, he carefully observed its attributes. This Abyssal Demon Tree was very powerful, having reached the peak of first-order combat power. With Song Jians current strength, it would be pitifully slim to kill it successfully without resorting to his trump card. After bypassing the Abyssal Demon Tree, Song Jian arrived at the core area of the Sealed Tower. It was a hall with thousands of square meters of space. Around the walls of the hall sat stone statues. Song Jian glanced around and counted nineteen statues altogether, each of them pointing to the center of the hall, where a golden cage composed of Sword Qi was located; Power was drawn continuously from these statues, merging into the golden cage, maintaining the sealed state of the cage, which contained a huge, slow-beating heart; Chapter 672 - Chapter 672: Chapter 672: Destruction Chapter 672: Chapter 672: Destruction Before entering the Sealed Tower, Song Jian had wondered what a state the Abyssal Demon Lord, being sealed for thousands of years, would be in. However, he hadnt imagined that it would lack a complete body. Staring at the heart, the size of a basketball and colored purple-black before him, Song Jian fell into deep thought. Its unclear how long it would take to restore such an Abyssal Demon Lord. Would it be worthwhile to wait? Human, if you destroy these stone statues, I can break free from this cage! The demon heart suspended in midair seemed to beat faster, showing its excitement. Song Jian realized that the entire black pyramid was a sword formation, constantly absorbing energy from the outside. These nineteen stone statues were the nineteen core nodes of the entire sword formation. They transformed the energy absorbed by the pyramid into true Sword Qi to confine the heart. The whole sword formation would collapse once these statues were destroyed. These probably arent just statues, but real people! Song Jian became silent. These nineteen human statues should have been powerful swordmasters in their lifetime. In order to seal the Abyssal Demon Lord, they sacrificed their lives and used their own flesh and blood to constitute a part of the Sealing Sword Array. They spent thousands of years just to destroy this heart of the Abyssal Demon Lord. Any creature with Abyssal Power that approaches them will be met with a fierce attack. Only you, as a human, can destroy them! The Blade of the Abyss became somewhat frantic. After being imprisoned for thousands of years and now on the verge of escape, any being would become excited. Song Jian furrowed his brow. He himself possessed Abyssal Power. Both the Book of the Abyss and the Abyssal Demon Flame made him emit an aura of Abyssal Power. He wondered if the statues could detect this. With a thought, the Book of the Abyss within him became motionless. The black flame burning on the surface also slowly extinguished. Song Jian stepped towards the closest statue. As soon as he got close, this statues surface burst into radiant, golden Sword Qi. A phantom image appeared above the statue and swung its sword at Song Jian. Golden Sword Qi rushed towards Song Jian like a thunderbolt. How is that possible Red eyes emerged on the surface of the purple-black heart, looking towards Song Jian. Song Jian felt a shock in his heart, could it really still not work? A thought crossed his mind, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. He casually waved, releasing an abundant Sword Qi from the Light Strike, which collided with the golden Sword Qi rushing towards him. A muffled sound echoed in the hall. Song Jian was thrown back by a powerful force, smashing violently into the hard wall of the hall. He spat out blood. His pallid face revealed a significant loss of over a thousand Vitality Points. Peak First-Tier Combat Power! Song Jians face was filled with terror. It merely senses your strength and responds accordingly! If you continue to attempt to destroy them, the power of these statues will further increase! The Blade of the Abyss suppressed its rage and roared in a low voice: Human, tell me now, why would they attack you? They should only be wary of Abyssal beings! Its hope of escape had been destroyed. The Blade of the Abyss no longer needed to coax Song Jian and directly revealed its true face. An angry phantom image of the Abyssal Demon appeared in the hall, roaring loudly at Song Jian: You deceived me, you deceived a great Abyssal Demon Lord The wind was harsh in the hall. The Blade of the Abyss vented all its rage. However, just at that moment, a faint golden light burst from the nineteen statues. Above each statue, a human phantom image appeared. The swords in their hands pointed at the Demon Lords heart caged in golden Sword Qi. The phantom image of the Blade of the Abyss suddenly froze. If it behaved, it could still survive for at least hundreds of years more. If it tried to break free now, it would trigger the entire Sealing Array. Song Jian, we did sign a contract. If you fail to complete your part, you will suffer severe damage too! The Blade of the Abyss angry roar was thoroughly stifled in the hall, filled with Sword Qi. Shut up, and let me think! Song Jians face was gloomy. He didnt know if these statues rejected his approach due to the Book of the Abyss within him or his inadvertent exposure to the Abyssal Power. It must be noted, although the Abyssal Clan and Abyssal classes were stronger than ordinary classes after the games new revision, Song Jian always felt a certain risk. If he ended up turning into an Abyssal being because of too much exposure to the Abyssal Power, it was definitely not a result that Song Jian would want to see. Song Jian contemplated, and the Book of the Abyss soon appeared before his eyes. The Book of the Abyss, burning with fierce, fourth-tier, black flames, immediately bathed the entire hall in dazzling golden light on its appearance. What are you doing, put it away quickly The Abyssal Demon Lord roared loudly. The phantom image in the hall was torn apart by Sword Qi, and the imprisoned Demon Lords heart stopped beating too. Song Jian immediately stashed the Book of the Abyss into his bag. He felt it was too dangerous to keep such an Abyssal item within him all the time. After the Book of the Abyss disappeared, the Sword Qi in the hall gradually dissipated, restoring its original state. The Blade of the Abyss rematerialized a phantom image with a terrified look, staring at Song Jian without uttering a word. At this point, Song Jian cautiously approached the statues again. This time, these statues did not prevent him from getting close. Soon, he was right next to the statue. Good, thats how you do it. Destroy it, as long as you destroy these statues, I can break free from this damn cage. I can regain my freedom! The Abyssal Demon Lord felt like an Abyss, going from the peak to the valley and back, all in one day. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like the Book of the Abyss within him had set off the alarm on the statues and not him. Looking at the statue before him, Song Jian hesitated a bit. These statues represented the powerful beings from a thousand years ago. They sacrificed themselves to eradicate the Abyssal Demon Lord, becoming part of the Sealing Array. Song Jian deeply respected this spirit. But now, for the sake of his mission, Song Jian had to destroy them. After glancing at the expectant eyes of the Abyssal Demon Lord behind him, Song Jian could only apologize silently, Im sorry, then he lifted his sword. Chapter 673 - Chapter 673: Chapter 673: Exorcising Demons Chapter 673: Chapter 673: Exorcising Demons Song Jian knew that if he swung his sword down, the hard work and efforts of these nineteen powerful beings over a thousand years would be in vain. The Abyssal Demon Lord who was trapped and was about to be freed would inflict tremendous harm to the world. It may even cause the entire continent to fall, becoming a vassal to the Abyssal Land; No wonder the locals are so hostile towards the outlanders A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. As he was not from this world, he found it hard to empathize with it. Even if this world was completely destroyed, as long as he had completed his mission, Song Jian wouldnt feel sad; Its a little annoying to be me right now! Song Jian sighed. Gritting his teeth, he swung his sword hard at the statue beside him; Crack~ A crisp shattering sound echoed C a fissure formed on the statue in front of Song Jian. A phantom appeared from the fissure, looking at Song Jian with complex eyes, let out a deep sigh, and slowly vanished into thin air; Thud~ The statue turned into ashes in an instant, scattering all over the ground; The entire pyramid suddenly trembled slightly. Having lost the supply of Sword Qi energy from this statue, the golden Sword Qi Cage restraining the Abyssal Demon Lord faintly swayed and its glow dimmed; Hahaha! Thats it, Song Jian! Just keep going like this, destroy all the remaining statues, and I will be free again! The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed wildly. The demonic heart contained in the golden Sword Qi Cage began to beat violently; Song Jian expressionless, destroyed all the remaining eighteen statues. Without the statues to supply energy, the golden Sword Qi Cage began to crack. In just a few minutes, the cage shattered into countless specks of golden light that dissipated into the air; A purplish-black heart swelled in mid-air and black smog, like tendrils, spread out from the heart. In no time, the body of an Abyssal Demon Lord almost two meters tall was reformed. His blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian. The Abyssal Demon Lord extended his long, snake-like tongue to lick a piece of broken flesh stuck to his cheek and let out a hearty laugh, Freedom, after more than a thousand years, I am finally free. I owe it all to you, human, my friend, hahaha! Just then, a deafening sound echoed throughout the pyramid. Suddenly, the hall was filled with dazzling golden light, and a human phantom appeared in mid-air, a hint of a smirk on the corners of his mouth as he coldly eyed the Abyssal Demon Lord whose body had already taken shape; Damn demons! A booming voice echoed in the hall. As the voice rang out, images of the nineteen statues, previously destroyed by Song Jian, appeared out of thin air; The shadow figures paid no attention to Song Jian, their icy gaze solely fixed on the Abyssal Demon Lord. Now, the entire hall was enveloped in golden Sword Qi, making it impossible for anyone to leave. As I thought, despicable humans! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared angrily, yelling towards the hall entrance: Numan, its time for you to do your part! Outside the hall, the Abyssal Demon Tree let out a low growl and awakened from its slumber; His thick roots struggled free from the ground, transforming into a huge tree man over fifteen meters tall, marching rapidly towards the hall; As he came near the hall, golden Sword Qi struck him, leaving deep marks on his body; The Abyssal Demon Tree screamed in pain, but its movement didnt falter at all. It kept on striking the golden Sword Qi Cage around the hall; Damn demons! The nineteen shadowy figures of the sculptures in mid-air, yelled in unison, their swords also blazing with dazzling golden Sword Qi!; Numan! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared angrily, fear showed on his face for the first time; Song Jian was also taken aback. The twenty human apparitions floating in the air currently started burning with a faint golden flame. They were clearly burning their final soul imprints, ready to land their strongest attack; Once their soul imprints are burnt out, these people will be gone forever, unable to reincarnate; Theyre at the peak of the first tier. No, their aura has already far surpassed the apex of the first tier. This, this is a second-tier combat power! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise; The aura of these twenty human apparitions kept on rising, to a degree that Song Jian could not decipher; Slam, Slam, Slam~ The Abyssal Demon Tree, Numan, was still relentlessly smashing into the golden Sword Qi Cage covering the hall. Even at the cost of burning its Abyssal Demon Core, it was determined to break into the hall! Twenty dazzling Sword Qi erupted and converged over the Abyssal Demon Lords head, forming a three-foot-long golden sword; Damn demons! The twenty human apparitions became fainter, as if all their power had been transformed into the golden long sword. Boom! The Abyssal Demon Tree, Numan, finally broke through the golden Sword Qi Cage and stormed into the hall; The moment the Abyssal Demon Tree broke in, the golden Sword Qi Cage instantly repaired itself, covering the large opening rapidly. Song Jian narrowed his eyes C the golden Sword Qi Cage seemed to allow the Demon Tree to enter deliberately; Could it be, they want to kill this Demonic Tree along with others? A thought shot through Song Jians mind, but his face instantly turned pale as soon as he considered the possibility. Damn it, theyre planning to annihilate everyone in the hall! Song Jians expression changed wildly. Given his current strength, he had no way to withstand an attack from these twenty human apparitions; Now, their strength had reached a realm, so high that even Song Jian could not discern. If they strike with all their might, even if he wasnt the target, he would be unable to withstand even the residual waves of their attack; Morning light, Dew, Waterdrop, Rock Sword Formation, awake! With a yell, Song Jian quickly cast three Sword Qi Stones around himself, setting up a defensive Sword Formation; On top of that, Song Jian summoned his Iron Wings, wrapping them tightly around his body, then activated his bloody shield and Frost Shield; Multiple layers of protection, like a turtle shell, enclosed Song Jian in its center; Song Jian waited quietly. Before long, a huge boom echoed from within the hall. Brilliant golden light filled the entire hall. Song Jian couldnt open his eyes and had to keep them tightly shut; The alarmed screams of the Abyssal Demon Lord alongside explosions reached his ears. The layers of defense set up by Song Jian had been pierced through as if they were paper; Even the residual waves from the explosion were unbearable for Song Jian. His body felt like a tiny pebble violently thrown against the hard walls of the hall by a giant; With a loud bang, Song Jian only felt a pain surge through his entire body before losing consciousness completely, oblivious to everything; Chapter 674 - Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Betrayal Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Betrayal Song Jian didnt know how much time had passed before he finally woke up, surveyed his condition and found the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set broken beyond recognition. Almost all components were down to less than 10 durability. If he didnt repair them soon, the set, which is of epic level, might become unusable. Did I, did I actually survive? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. His Vitality Points had dropped below the danger level, but the passive ability Enemy of Death God hadnt been triggered yet. It seems that I survived, thanks largely to this armor. Thought Song Jian, somewhat relieved. The Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, each individual piece is of gold rank, wearing the complete set, supplemented by its set attributes, is completely on par with epic equipment. Song Jian credited his survival largely to this set of armor. Looking around at the hall, it was a total mess. There were broken rocks everywhere and many parts of the surrounding rock walls had collapsed. A charred, sturdy tree trunk stood before his eyes. The Abyssal Demon Tree Song Jian looked somewhat speechlessly at the charred remains of the tree in front of him. The massive demonic tree, which had towered over fifteen meters high, was now reduced to an under two meters high trunk. Around it lay charred remains scattered, all chopped and burnt to a crisp by countless slices of Sword Qi. A level thirty-five elite BOSS with peak first tier Combat Power was slain just like that! Song Jians face darkened. Even he would not dare to provoke such a BOSS, yet it was instantly killed here. A world that could possibly possess third tier Combat Power Song Jian sighed. Ever since he entered this world, he had encountered too many strong opponents, leaving him a bit numb. Wheres the Abyssal Demon Lord? Surely it couldnt have been slain as well? Song Jian frowned, starting to search around. The entire Sealing Array targeted the Abyssal Demon Lord. Almost over ninety percent of its power was used to counter it. Song Jian merely endured some aftershocks and despite that, he almost died. The damage must have reached the second tier, otherwise wouldnt end up in such a sorry state! Song Jian thought. Looking at the Abyss Contract he had signed, it was still effective. Apparently, the Abyssal Demon Lord and the Blade of the Abyss were still alive if they hadnt been for the appearance of Song Jian, and after more than a hundred years, the strength of the Blade of the Abyss would have been exhausted. Even with the demon tree, it wouldnt have survived when the Sealing Array collapsed. I I survived, haha, I survived! An exhausted voice echoed in the hall. The phantom of the Abyssal Demon Lord again appeared in the air of the hall, but at this point, his phantom was so weak that it was almost invisible. The crimson eyes stared at Song Jian, scrutinizing his current state. Human, you did well! The Blade of the Abyss chuckled. Swish~ Under the remnant of the withered Abyssal Demon Tree in the ruins, a demonic heart that was only a third of its original size rolled out. The surging purple-black blood flowed out from this broken heart and quickly gathered into a mass. A nude middle-aged man then stepped out from the pool of blood. He beckoned with his right hand, and an endless stream of black abyssal qi gathered around him, coalescing into a black armor around him. I like how I am now, this is reminiscent of my joyful conquering days in this world a thousand years ago! The Abyssal Demon Lord said to Song Jian with a laugh. The Abyssal Demon Lord at this moment was probably at its weakest primit, but its aura still maintained a first-tier caliber, completely unlike its weak form when it just escaped from the Sealed Tower. He was as suave as a distinguished noble. Now its your turn to fulfill the contract! Song Jian was on guard, holding the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array in his hand, prepared to deal a fatal blow to the Abyssal Demon Lord at any time. Although the current Abyssal Demon Lord didnt seem to show any weakness, its strength was still at a first-tier level. Song Jian might not be outmatched against it. Humans, yes, now it is my turn to fulfill the content of the contract, but The Abyssal Demon Lord showed a smile and said, Im too weak. As you can feel, my strength is less than one-thousandth of my peak status. Its really hard for me to fulfill the contract with my current strength. Im afraid Ill need a long time to recover Song Jians heart sank and a mocking sneer appeared on his mouth. As expected, dealing with an abyss demon means being prepared for them to back out at any moment. So, you have no intention of fulfilling the contract? Song Jian asked. Of course not, the Abyss Contract must be kept. The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed elegantly, Its just as I said before, I need time to recover, a lot of time. Song Jians face turned pale, and his eyes were instantly filled with murderous intent. Originally, he had always felt guilty and uneasy about releasing this Abyssal Demon Lord. If it really had no intention of fulfilling the contract, he wouldnt hesitate to kill it on the spot. Ive killed a monster with first-tier Combat Power before, and I can just figure something else out for the evaluation mission Song Jian gritted his teeth, gripping the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, ready to give the Abyssal Demon Lord a harsh blow. However, if you help me, my recovery time could be significantly reduced! The Abyssal Demon Lord seemed to sense something and hurriedly said. Song Jian paused, and asked, Help you, how can I help you? You were attacked by the Sealed Tower because it mistook you for a creature of the abyss due to an abyssal treasure, right! The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed, As long as you give that abyssal treasure to me, I can regain my strength quickly and then help you retrieve the object you want from the Qingyun Sword Sect. This will save me a lot of recovery time, and thereby saving you a lot of time as well. Its a good deal, isnt it? Song Jian suddenly realized that this Abyssal Demon Lord was eyeing his Book of the Abyss. Could it be any more? Are you talking about this? Song Jian took out the Book of the Abyss from his package. A strong black aura emanated from the Book of the Abyss. A look of ecstasy appeared on the face of the Abyssal Demon Lord, and he nodded repeatedly. Yes, it is this one. As long as you give it to me, I can regain my strength in the shortest time possible. Then I can help you Perhaps, I dont need to give it to you, and you can directly regain your peak strength! Song Jian glanced at the Abyssal Demon Lord, opened the Book of the Abyss, and his gaze fell on the second tier of the Book of the Abyss Skill Tree. Chapter 675 - Chapter 675: Chapter 675: Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array Chapter 675: Chapter 675: Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array In Song Jians hand, the Book of the Abyss is actually a complete skill tree with nine levels. The first level has only two skills C one is Abyssal Demon Armor, and the other is Abyss Temptation. The Abyssal Demon Armor is formed by using the fourth-tier Abyssal Raging Flame to condense a full body armor on the surface of the body. However, this armor only enhances resistance and does not provide defense power. Song Jian would only summon this armor when facing Abyssal creatures. The other skill, Abyss Temptation, not only has an extremely long casting time but can only be used when the target is immobilized or even severely injured and loses the ability to resist. Another drawback is that the longer the effect lasts, the higher the chance that the enchanted creature will betray. After trying it a few times, Song Jian never used it again. These two skills were not very helpful to Song Jian, so he did not continue to activate the skills on the skill tree of the Book of the Abyss. However, at this moment, facing the betrayal of the Abyssal Demon Lord, Song Jian suddenly felt that one of the skills on the second layer of the Book of the Abyss was perfect for dealing with it: Abyss Skill C Shackles Mark: Use the targets flesh and true name to brand its soul with the Shackles Mark. The mark lasts for three months. During the existence of the Shackles Mark, you can torment the targets soul at any time or even directly destroy its soul! This skill requires 230,000 combat experience points to activate! This skill can only be used once on the same target! This skill is tailor-made for you! Song Jians mouth curled slightly, and he hesitated not to illuminate this skill. His experience, which had originally risen to level 31 and 29%, instantly became level 31 and 2%. You want this, dont you? Song Jian shook the Book of the Abyss in his hand and smiled at the Abyssal Demon Lord. Yes, give it to me! The Abyssal Demon Lords eyes revealed a greedy expression. The middle-aged man in his original human form began to show purple-black scales on his body, and the demon horns on his head faintly appeared. Then I need you to exchange something with me! Song Jian held up the Book of the Abyss and walked step by step towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Exchange? What things? The Abyssal Demon Lords face darkened, and he spoke quietly: I already mentioned that I have nothing now but this broken body! What I want is your broken body or, to be precise, your broken demon heart! Song Jian narrowed his eyes and pointed his right hand at the Abyssal Demon Lord. Five Sword Qi Stones floated around his body and flew towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom~ Five booms resounded around the Abyssal Demon Lord, and five scorching golden light orbs rose simultaneously, just like five proud suns. Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, slash! Song Jian let out a soft shout, and the five raging suns above the head of the Abyssal Demon Lord burst into endless golden Sword Qi. Each Sword Qi could rival Song Jians skill Light Strike! Human, what are you trying to do? The Abyssal Demon Lords human body swelled violently, transforming into a demon giant over three meters tall. This was the true form of the Abyssal Demon Lord, almost identical to the phantom it had previously shown in the sky. This is your punishment for not honoring the contract! Song Jian shouted in a low voice, his figure flashing like electricity as he charged towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Dont think that I will be afraid of you like this, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord said viciously, I am already free now, and although I am very weak, do you think that your itchy sword array alone can kill me? How ridiculous! A nearly two-meter-long black blade appeared in the hands of the Abyssal Demon Lord. The blades edge was extremely sharp, while the back had several huge serrations. The blades surface was burning with raging black flames. Abyssal Strike! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared in a low voice, swinging the blade in the air, unleashing a dazzling black blade qi that slashed towards a raging sun. Boom! With a loud bang, the entire hall shook slightly, and dust fell rustlingly; The sun-like formation made of golden Sword Qi was shattered, making the Sword Formation incomplete and losing one-fifth of its power; However, the remaining four suns were continuously emitting endless golden Sword Qi, like the rays of the sun, constantly slashing on the body of the Abyssal Demon Lord; The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed heartily. Although damage of over a hundred points kept floating above his head, it did not bother him, as his Vitality Points were already over 50,000. This little damage didnt mean anything to him, but instead, gave him the feeling of returning to the battlefield; This damage, not even reaching a first-tier combat level, is like tickling to me! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared, Ill help you destroy this fragile Sword Formation. The Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array could kill hundreds of monsters above level 30, but for the Abyssal Demon Lord, the damage was not fatal! At this time, he had lost over 5,000 Vitality Points, but he still showed a nonchalant expression on his face, waving a black long knife and continuing to slash at the remaining four suns; Break, break, break, break! Destroy everything! Boom, boom, boom, boom! The violent explosion made the already fragile Sealing Hall even weaker, with large rocks falling from overhead and huge cracks appearing on the surrounding walls, as if the entire hall would collapse at any moment. After five consecutive full-force attacks that broke the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, the Abyssal Demon Lord became somewhat exhausted. This Sword Formation had already depleted over 8,000 Vitality Points from him. Destroying it was not as easy as it seemed for him, who was now in an extremely weakened state; Use all your means and display them, human. After its all over, Ill replenish my strength with your blood and flesh! The Abyssal Demon Lords eyes became fierce. The contract did not stipulate that they could not kill each other; as long as he killed Song Jian and then destroyed the Qingyun Sword Sect entirely, the terms of the contract would still be fulfilled, and he would not be impacted by the backlash of the contract; After breaking the Sword Formation, he suddenly discovered that Song Jian had vanished; Human, where are you hiding? The Abyssal Demon Lords heart sank, could this human have run away during the chaos? Just then, a brilliant golden beam suddenly stabbed out from behind him, piercing through his body and emerging from his chest; A critical damage of over 3,000 points surfaced above his head; At this moment, Song Jian was standing behind him, his left index finger pointing diagonally upward, and the golden Sword Qi was emanating from the tip of his finger; Human! The Abyssal Demon Lord became furious. If his body was damaged, he could recover without any limits, but if his heart was damaged, it would cause irreversible harm. Song Jians strike was aimed right at his broken heart. With a large hole opened in his back, Song Jian had a thought, and his steel wings unfolded with a whoosh, propelling him toward the Abyssal Demon Lords body; Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: Chapter 676: Shackles Mark Chapter 676: Chapter 676: Shackles Mark With a flap of his steel wings, Song Jian rose into the air, charging towards the back of the Abyssal Demon Lord; He wrestled the disrupted heart of the Abyssal Demon Lord from a gaping wound in the demons back. Whispering in the demons ear, Song Jian said: I told you, I want your flesh and blood. Blade of the AbyssSaffer LanceKutoyaSara, Song Jian murmured the true name of the Abyssal Demon Lord. The heart he held, now little more than a third of its size, reacted as if frightened, its beats wildly intense; The Book of the Abyss emerged before Song Jian, its pages flipping as if caressed by an unseen wind. An enigmatic black aura began to waft from the book; Hearing his true name spoken, the Abyssal Demon Lord felt uneasy. The unease was amplified by the sight of Song Jian holding his heart; Human, what do you think you are doing? Do you believe that heart is indispensable to me? The Demon Lord began to panic a bit. Losing his heart would set him back an epoch of years to regain his peak state; Give it back to me! Because the Abyssal Demon Lords true name was so long, Song Jian rapidly recited it, but he couldnt stop the demon from trying to snatch back his heart. However, just as the Abyssal Demon Lords massive hand reached for Song Jian, an unseen transparent barrier enveloped and protected Song Jian; The Abyssal Demon Lord, could only futilely claw at the barrier, causing ripples but not able to penetrate the defenses; Binding with your true name, certified by your flesh and blood, Shackles Mark, apply! Song Jian extended the hand holding the heart towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Suddenly, a black flame appeared out of nowhere and flew towards the demon lord; Sizzle~ At the centre of the demons forehead, a black lotus bloomed, its radiant glow, stunning. The Abyssal Demon Lord let out a shrill scream, clutching his head and rolling on the ground; Song Jian glanced at the heart in his hand, now reduced to a quarter of its size after casting the Shackles Mark, leaving a barely recognizable, bruised fleshy lump as a demons heart; Nonchalantly tossing the remaining heart back to the writhing Abyssal Demon Lord, Song Jian, with an expression of disgust, wiped off the purplish-black blood on his right hand, then stared coldly at the demon Lord; What did you do to me? You damned human, Ill kill you! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared, charging at Song Jian with bared fangs and claws; Shackles, Pain! Watching the monolithic Abyssal Demon Lord rushing towards him, Song Jian stood his ground and said a single word; Suddenly, the Abyssal Demon Lord felt as if his head was splitting apart, as if someone was repeatedly striking his skull with an axe or as if a red-hot needle was being stirred inside his skull; This pain was not physical, it originated from the depth of his soul; The agony endured for fifteen long minutes. The Abyssal Demon Lord had lost all his strength, collapsed on the ground like a heap of mud, his body convulsed non-stop, a faint hint of blood appearing from his seven orifices; No, mercy, spare me, I will honour our pact, as soon as I recover a bit, I will immediately help you claim the treasure from the Qingyun Sword Sect! Finally, unable to endure the soul-wrenching agony, the Abyssal Demon Lord begged for mercy from Song Jian; Song Jian smirked, with a mere thought, the Abyssal Demon Lord instantly felt relief from the pain; What what did you do to me? The Demon Lord asked weakly; Nothing much, just a little trick to ensure you comply with the pact! Song Jian responded, lightly kicking the shoulder of the Abyssal Demon Lord, and said: Stop playing dead, get up and recover your strength quickly. As long as you help me annihilate Qingyun Sword Sect, I will cancel this Shackles Mark! After a long while, the Abyssal Demon Lord reverted to a human form. With a conflicted expression, he struggled to his feet and looked at Song Jian: Human, I hope you keep your word! Do you think I am an Abyssal Demon? Song Jian scoffed and turned towards the exit; A month later, Qingyun Town, the closest settlement to the ruins, had been utterly destroyed. The entire town was so deserted that not a single corpse was to be found; This towns humans were too weak, I couldnt replenish enough energy from them, not even as much as the previous town, the Abyssal Demon Lord, garbed in a black cloak, complained; The moment Song Jian and the Abyssal Demon Lord emerged from the ruins, they promptly laid waste to the several towns within the secret realm controlled by the Red-sun Sect. The flesh and blood of every human was used to restore the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord; At this point, the Abyssal Demon Lords power had finally been restored to the early stages of a second-tier combatant, his level had also soared to level fifty-one. However, even though the demon lords power had surpassed Song Jians by far, the effect of the Shackles Mark on his soul had not weakened. This subdued the Abyssal Demon Lords budding aspirations; So Ive heard, there are quite a few treasures in this secret realm! Song Jian stared into the distance, rubing his chin thoughtfully. I can steal all the treasures for you if only you release this Shackles Mark, the Abyssal Demon Lord said quietly. Never mind that, the Qingyun Sword Sect is the priority! Song Jian hesitated for a long time, but in the end, he abandoned the tempting idea; After all, with the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord, he could sweep across this secret realm unchallenged; Unless there were more powerful beasts hidden in the secret realm. But if that were the case, Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-Sun Sect would have known by now; The effect of the Shackles Mark lasts for only three months. Restoring the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord to the early stages of a second-tier combatant already took a month. If they really explored the secret realm for treasures, time would quickly run out. So when that happens, Song Jian would no longer have the means to restrain him, causing the assessment task to be indefinitely postponed. What a pity that this skill can only be used once against the same individual. Otherwise, I could have him following me around all the time, Song Jian muttered under his breath; Exit through this Transmission Array. Be careful, on the other side lies the backyard of Qingyun Sword Sect, home to several powerful beasts. You may not be powerful enough to face them right now, so be cautious and hide. Once youve regained your strength, you can then take them on, he ordered, pointing at the Transmission Platform. No worry, we Abyssal Demons are the unparalleled masters of disguise, the Abyssal Demon Lord chuckled, his body rippling like water. In a moment, he had taken on the appearance of Chang Qinghe; He gave Song Jian a nod, then stepped onto the Transmission Platform. With a flash of white light, the Abyssal Demon Lord disappeared. Chapter 677 - Chapter 677: Chapter 677: Identity Exposed Chapter 677: Chapter 677: Identity Exposed Song Jian was quietly guarding in front of the teleport stone platform. A day later, he stood on the teleport stone platform and was a bit uneasy about letting the Abyssal Demon Lord return alone; All the humans in the hidden realm had been slaughtered by the Abyssal Demon Lord. Taking advantage of the fact that the news had not yet spread, Song Jian had to leave here. Otherwise, once the news got out, Song Jian would arouse suspicion from others. Then, if the teleport stone platform were to be sealed, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to escape; With a flash of white light, Song Jian disappeared from the hidden realm; At Qingyun Sword Sects back mountain, Song Jian stood on the teleport stone platform with a vigilant look on his face, casting cautious glances around. The valley was quiet, seemingly devoid of people. It must be remembered that this was the most important area of the entire Qingyun Sword Sect. When he entered here last time, there were at least dozens of disciples with first tier combat power guarding this place. However, now, despite his powerful perception, spreading around like mercury, Song Jian couldnt find a single person; In just one days time, did it kill everyone? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled. The Abyssal Demon Lord only possessed the initial power of the second tier combat power, which was already stronger than a few elders of Qingyun Sword Sect. But Sect Leader Liu Qingyuns power was probably slightly stronger than the current Abyssal Demon Lords; Together with the foundation of Qingyun Sword Sect, if the Abyssal Demon Lord dared to set off a massacre as soon as it arrived, it could be facing a second sealing; Its really strange that there isnt a single person. Song Jian stepped off the teleport stone platform and continued walking towards Qingyun Hall; In the task bar, the second round of the assessment task had not been completed, indicating that Qingyun Sword Sect still existed, and Liu Qingyun certainly wasnt dead; Song Jian, why are you here? One of the direct disciples suddenly rushed out, revealing a surprised expression when he saw Song Jian. Chu Qiang? Song Jian froze. This disciple was Chu Qiang, who was promoted to be a direct disciple with him. He was taken in as a direct disciple by an elder at the time. The two had seen each other a few times afterwards, Song Jian didnt expect that the first person he encountered after leaving the hidden realm was him. What happened in the hidden realm that made such a monster come out! Chu Qiang yelled out angrily, his face filled with rage. Where are the Sect Leader and the elders? Song Jian asked. Chu Qiang spoke with an anxious expression, Everyone is in Qingyun Hall. You better come with me quickly. Right now, the entire Qingyun peak is surrounded by monsters! Song Jian was caught off guard. He didnt expect that the Abyssal Demon Lord would act so quickly. In just one day, it had already reached this point; Lets go, the Sect Leader is looking for you everywhere! Chu Qiang said, rushing forward to grab the sleeve of Song Jians robe; You said, the Sect Leader is looking for me? Song Jians heart lurched, he hurriedly asked, And what about Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi? Did the Sect Leader mention them? No, he just ordered the disciples that if they see you, they should immediately bring you to Qingyun Hall. Chu Qiang hesitated and said; Song Jian nodded slightly and said, Alright, lets go to Qingyun Hall quickly! Chu Qiang was inwardly pleased. Finding Song Jian carried quite a reward, and he didnt expect that he would be the one to run into him; Just then, Chu Qiang suddenly felt a pain in his back. When he looked down, he saw a sword tip poking out from his chest; Turning his head, Chu Qiang saw Song Jian pulling out the sword from his chest with an expressionless face; Wh-why Chu Qiangs eyes suddenly lost their light, and he collapsed onto the ground; When Chu Qiang fell to the ground, his body seemed to have been drained by an invisible force, turning into a pile of ashes. The vitality that was drawn from his body turned into a bright red flow of energy, rushing towards the foot of Qingyun peak; It seems that Liu Qingyun already knows that his two disciples are dead. However, whats more puzzling is, how does he know Im still alive? Song Jian muttered under his breath; Staying in Qingyun Peak was too dangerous now. Once someone found his traces, it would be hard for Song Jian to escape even if he had wings; With a thought, Song Jians figure instantly transformed into a ball of black fog, flying into the half-empty space; Just then, in Qingyun Hall, the usually meditating Liu Qingyun suddenly opened his eyes, his face showing anger. Crack~ A crisp breaking sound was heard, as the hard armrest was crushed by him; Foreigner! Liu Qingyun growled lowly, his body darting out of Qingyun Hall like electricity; Song Jian had just risen into the air when he felt as if he was being tracked. The opponents mental strength seemed to bind him like a rope. Liu Qingyun! Song Jians heart sank, and he immediately canceled the black fog state. In mid-air, Song Jian sprouted a pair of iron wings from his back. He flapped them hard a couple of times and shot down towards the foot of the mountain like an arrow; The black fog state was a balance of offense and defense and was immune to physical damage. But its weak point was its slow flight speed, which wasnt as fast as Song Jians speed when he used his iron wings; At this time, Song Jian could see from the air that the entire Qingyun Mountain was surrounded by dense, black Abyssal Demons. There were at least hundreds of thousands of them, and more Abyssal Demons were continually converging towards Qingyun Mountain; In just one days time Song Jian looked at the swarm of demons below that were like a tide and was speechless; These were not Abyssal creatures, but ordinary creatures tainted with Abyssal power. There were wild beasts, and there were humans. Song Jian did not know how the Abyssal Demon Lord had managed to gather so many creatures in just one day. Song Jian! A shout came from behind, and overwhelming sword qi surged towards him like a tidal wave. At the top of Qingyun Mountain, a huge river of sword qi was set off, just like a heavenly river; Second Tier Combat PowerPeak! Song Jian was dumbfounded. He didnt expect Liu Qingyuns power to be so formidable. At this moment, Liu Qingyun, who was in mid-air, was standing on a flying sword. He pointed at Song Jian, and immediately, the river of surging sword qi that was like Mount Tai on top of his head came crashing down on Song Jian; Im going to die! Song Jians hair stood on end. He felt as though he had been locked in place, the entire surrounding space seemed to have solidified. He felt like a bug trapped in amber, utterly unable to dodge; Blade of the Abyss! Song Jian roared. In an instant, the power of the Shackles Mark was released to its maximum; Roar~ At the foot of the distant mountain, a beast-like wail echoed out, and a big shadow rose from the ground, like a column of black smoke; Stop! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared, staring fixedly at Song Jian. The deep red eyes revealed unstinting killing intent; If I die, you die too! Song Jian said coldly; The Abyssal Demon Lord hesitated immediately. After contemplating for a moment, he glanced at the surging sword qi that was pressing on Song Jian like Mount Tai, and there was a look of humiliation in his eyes. Abyssal Strike, Break! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared in anger, waving the black long knife in his hand, throwing himself towards Liu Qingyun; Chapter 678 - Chapter 678: Chapter 678: Qingyun Sword Array Chapter 678: Chapter 678: Qingyun Sword Array The Demons Blade had detected Song Jian suspended in mid-air and Liu Qingyun a while ago, but it hadnt made any move, even deliberately concealing its aura. Once hes killed, the contract with him will be null and void! The Demons Blade sinisterly thought to itself, And the curse he cast on me will be lifted with his death! The Demons Blade has always believed that Song Jian had cast some sort of curse on it. As an Abyssal Demon, it naturally knew the severity of curses. Once the curse-caster dies, all the curses they had cast would gradually disperse over time. The Demons Blade was eagerly awaiting the moment when Liu Qingyun would behead Song Jian. However, Song Jians roar made it slightly panic. It didnt believe that it would die along with Song Jian, but evidently, Song Jian had the ability to disperse his soul upon acknowledging his impending death. The heart-wrenching pain started again. With no other choice, the Blade of the Abyss revealed itself and bellowed with rage. Focusing all its fury towards Song Jian into its swing, it cleaved at Liu Qingyun. Boom~ The black blade energy shattered the sky full of sword Qi, like a tidal wave. In an instant, the Blade of the Abyss and Liu Qingyun had crossed blows over ten times, punctuating the sky with explosion sounds akin to thunder. Song Jian was impacted by the aftershock of their battle, hitting his back and sending him crashing to the ground, creating a large crater. As he climbed out from the crater, Song Jian saw countless Abyss demons all around him, their crimson eyes filled with greed. Hmph! Song Jian snorted coldly as black flames ignited on his bodys surface. These flames converged to form a black armor, covering his entire body. The pure Abyssal aura emanated from Song Jian caused all the nearby Abyssal demons to tremble, not daring to even take a step forward. Looking up, Song Jian saw the sky split into two halves, one side pitch black, the other azure. The auras from both sides were constantly rolling and colliding violently. The Abyssal Demon Lord and Liu Qingyun fought evenly matched. In a single day, the Abyssal Demon Lord had progressed from the initial stage of second-tier combat power to the peak of second-tier combat power. Within the same tier, progress was merely a matter of accumulating power; given sufficient resources, this progression was not impossible within a day. More importantly, while it was extremely difficult for Liu Qingyun to progress from the peak of the second tier to third-tier combat power, it was quite simple for the Abyssal Demon Lord, because he had once attained that level. I was too careless! Song Jian focused fiercely on the battling silhouettes in the sky, clutching his fists so tightly that his fingernails dug into his flesh. The current Abyssal Demon Lords power had only improved to roughly match Liu Qingyun. If it had waited a few more days, destroying only a few human towns first, the Abyssal Demon Lords power could naturally ascend to third-tier combat power. At that time, exterminating the Qingyun Sword Sect would be too easy. Couldnt you delay a couple of days, wait until youve fully recuperated, then challenge the Qingyun Sword Sect! Song Jian was irritated. Attacking the Qingyun Sword Sect with such fanfare would no doubt be noticed by many. Once the news of Abyssal Demon Lords appearance spread, the whole continent would be shaken. Song Jian did not believe that the highest combat power in this world was only the third tier. Were the millennial, even older, clans to learn of the Abyssal Demon Lords presence, they certainly would dispatch forces to exterminate him. What mattered most was that Song Jians identity had now been exposed. If the annihilation of the Qingyun Sword Sect were to fail, he would become a public enemy, hunted down by countless individuals. Then he would have no choice but to abandon the examination task, wait a month, and then select another task to complete. However, this couldnt be blamed entirely on the Abyssal Demon Lord. Within a thousand miles, the Qingyun Sword Sect was the largest sect. Eliminating it would allow the Abyssal Demon Lords power to return to its peak directly. Then whether continuing to invade this world or returning to the Abyssal Land, he would have full flexibility. He probably never expected that within the Qingyun Sword Sect, there would be one who could hold him at bay for so long. As the battle progressed, Song Jians heart became heavier. Within the same tier, few races could match humans. Apart from creating countless powerful techniques, humans also possessed many unforeseen offensive methods. The Qingyun Sword Array that Liu Qingyun was now deploying was one of them. During his time in the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian had never known that Sect Leader Liu Qingyun was also a master of arrays, and his level had definitely surpassed that of a senior. Hes harnessing the power of the entire mountain range to set up this sword formation! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Using the power of nature, borrowing the might of heaven and earth to set up a sword formation is the most advanced method. While human energy could be exhausted, the energy of the heavens and earth was infinite and could not be countered by humans. The Abyssal Demon Lord was now at a disadvantage under the pressure of the Qingyun Sword Array. In not too long, he would likely be suppressed by the Qingyun Sword Array leading to total defeat; Again with this, again with this, Why are you humans so sly? Cant you fight me head-on! the Abyssal Demon Lord roared loudly, feeling abandoned by the world. Within thousands of kilometers, wherever it tried to hide, endless attacks would rain down on it. Heaven and Earth Grinding Plate! Liu Qingyuns face wore a serious expression. Sweat started to bead on his forehead, and his movements grew heavier. Controlling the Qingyun Great Array and mobilizing such massive power from the mountain range was also very exhausting for him. It felt like a wooden lever trying to pry a huge mountain. If not careful, the wooden lever could easily snap. I cant let this continue, or the Abyssal Demon Lord will be defeated! Song Jians brows furrowed. Even if defeated, Liu Qingyun wouldnt be able to annihilate the Abyssal Demon Lord, but he would certainly make the existence of it and Song Jian known to the world first thing. Then, the hunt would ensue, and there would likely be no more chances to wipe out the Qingyun Sword Sect. Song Jian focused on the array nodes formed by hundreds of Sword Qi Stones floating in the sky and began to carefully observe them. If he could break the Qingyun Sword Array, just the backlash from the array would cost Liu Qingyun half his life. The hundreds of Sword Qi stones flickered in the void, forming a complex and mysterious array. Given Song Jians current level, he could only perceive some vague patterns. Trying to find the key node and destroy the entire array was wishful thinking. Damn it! Determined, Song Jian took out the Book of Fusion, prepared to fully upgrade his Array level. Chapter 679 - Chapter 679: Chapter 679: "Formation" Upgrade Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Formation Upgrade The power of the Book of Fusion lies in empowering the primary skill set without any dependency on the compatibility of fuelling secondary skills. It could even promote skills with properties totally against each other. Theoretically, Song Jian could merge all his skills to generate a full-level skill. But doing so without identifying the quality of the primary skill would only weaken him. Set Array Formation as the primary skill! Song Jian decisively dragged the skill into the primary skill slot. He then scanned through other skills and finally selected Magic Rune Inscription and Magic Rune Array to be consumed. Magic Rune Inscription was only a third-level skill, but Song Jian had already promoted Magic Rune Array to seventh level. Both skills could supply a lot of proficiency for the promotion of Array Formation. Song Jian was immediately greeted by a system notification after dragging the two skills into the secondary skill slots: System: Would you like to merge skills Magic Rune Array and Magic Rune Inscription with skill Array Formation? [Yes/No] System: Confirmation of the fusion will erase skills Magic Rune Array and Magic Rune Inscription. You have a chance to develop a new skill or a chance to enhance the Array Formation skill. If fusion fails, proficiency will accumulate towards Array Formation to boost the skill level. Fuse! Song Jian instantly clicked the Fuse button. The Book of Fusion radiated a white light, and the two skills in the secondary skill slot gradually vanished, yet the Array Formation skill in the primary skill slot sparkled with glorious radiance. System: Your skill Array Formation has been promoted from intermediate to advanced. System: Your skill Array Formation gains enhancement; formation time reduced by 50%, power of formation increased by 30%, formation analysis+2, key point detection+3, formation comprehension+5. A smile crept up to Song Jians face. He was considering filling in several more skills. But now, it seemed unnecessary. Indeed, enhancing fusion success rate is more likely if the skills being fused are of close attributes, Song Jian mused. A significant reduction in formation time and power boost wouldnt mean much to him right now. But formation analysis and the two features C key point detection and comprehension C were of paramount importance. In practice, these features needed to be combined with formation comprehension. When faced with a formation never encountered before, there was a chance to learn it. But for Song Jian now, he didnt need to learn the Qingyun Sword Array, he just needed to break it. Demolition was always easier than construction. The more intricate the formation, the more easily it could be influenced by some key nodes, thus making it unstable. It was just like setting up dominoes. With just a light touch at the right place, the entire array could be affected. Once the Array Formation skill was fused, a massive flow of information instantly flooded Song Jians mind. But with Song Jians strong psychological attribute, all he felt was a slight dizziness. In no time, he had fully comprehended all the information. Now when Song Jian looked up at the Qingyun Sword Array above, he found the array much clearer. To invoke the power of the entire mountain range, Qingyun Sword Array is indeed extraordinary, Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. The higher the level of the formation, the more clearly Song Jian could see the extraordinariness of the Qingyun Sword Array, and his respect for Liu Qingyun arose from the bottom of his heart. Liu Qingyun was indeed worthy of the character who founded a sect based on his extraordinary talents. But the brighter Liu Qingyun shined, the more Song Jian wanted him eliminated. Not only because of the mission requirement, but most importantly, being the enemy of such a person, Song Jian would never be able to sleep soundly at night. Although the sword array is profound, I dont need to break the whole formation. I just need to sever the link between the sword array and Qingyun Peak so it can no longer draw strength from the mountain! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, the Abyssal Demon Lord was struggling mightily. The aura of the abyss that once filled the sky was now shattered by the Qingyun Sword Qi and barely covered half of its previous area. If this continued, defeat was inevitable. Damn it, just give me a few more days, and Ill recover to my peak strength. Then you, a mere human, wouldnt stand a chance against me! roared the Abyssal Demon Lord. If it could recover its third-tier strength, no matter how strong the Qingyun Sword Array was, the Abyssal Demon Lord could break it with mere brute force. At that point, it could crush the entire Qingyun Peak with a simple flick of its hand, and the Qingyun Sword Array powered by Qingyun Peak wouldnt stand a chance. Your existence has already been communicated to the neighbouring sects of the Qingyun Sword Sect by my flying sword messenger. Before long, your existence as a Abyssal Demon Lord will be known all over the continent. You will never have the time to recover to your peak strength! Liu Qingyun shouted with a deathly pale face. Controlling the Qingyun Sword Array had drained much of his energy. All he could do now was to hope that the Abyssal Demon Lord would retreat, give him and the Qingyun Sword Sect a breather for a day or two. Help from neighbouring sects would arrive soon, and in due time, a small Abyssal Demon Lord like it would soon be suppressed. At this point, the Abyssal Demon Lord was wavering. Qingyun Sword Sect was a tough bone to chew, he thought he could find a couple of human towns and offer their flesh and blood as a sacrifice to recover his third-tier combat power quickly. Human, how about we temporarily withdraw? In just two to three days, I could The voice of the Abyssal Demon Lord echoed in Song Jians ears. Hold on, I can break this formation soon! Song Jian cut off the Abyssal Demon Lord. The Blade of Abyss hesitated, disbelief in its voice: How could that be possible? This is I know what Im doing, just remember, you must keep on fighting until I say we can retreat! Song Jian declared firmly. But Or would you prefer to experience your soul being torn apart again? , alright, I obey your command! Under Song Jians stubborn persistence, the Abyssal Demon Lord had no choice but to continue fighting. However, roars and howls echoed in his heart. Damn humans, wait for your day. One day, I will tear your body to pieces and cast your soul into the misery of the Magic Flame in the Abyss for ten thousand years! While the Abyssal Demon Lord was desperately fighting against the Qingyun Sword Array, Song Jian, who had been observing for a long time, finally brightened his eyes and a smile spread across his face. I found it! Song Jian muttered to himself. Chapter 680 - Chapter 680: Chapter 680: Third Stage of the Assessment Task Chapter 680: Chapter 680: Third Stage of the Assessment Task The complexity of the Qingyun Sword Array exceeded Song Jians imagination, as he had never seen such a massive sword formation before. Even the Sword Array Master at the Sword Array Hall who held the title of a high-level Sword Array Master couldnt set up such a huge formation; However, after Song Jian had used the Book of Fusion to upgrade his Sword Array skills, he gradually grasped the intricacies of this massive formation; This sword formation is truly profound, and even with my current level, I cannot set up such a massive sword formation! Song Jian exclaimed, However, if its just about destroying it, its not as difficult as I thought! Song Jian took out a blank Sword Stone from his package. With a thought, a silver Rune Blade flew out and quickly began to inscribe on the Sword Stone; Various auxiliary materials continuously poured into the Sword Stone, and in no time, Song Jian created a Sword Qi Stone that emitted a faint golden glow. This was merely an ordinary Sunburn-level Sword Qi Stone. With Song Jians current strength, it only took him a few seconds to make it. To build a skyscraper, it might take years, countless materials and manpower. But to destroy it, you only need to blow up a few key support points! Song Jian muttered to himself and quickly made several more Sunburn-level Sword Qi Stones; For such a profound sword formation, even a high-level Sword Array Master can hardly set it up, but if you want to break it, just a few Sword Qi Stones that a junior Sword Array Master can make will do. Song Jian whispered. He raised his right hand, and the newly made Sunburn-level Sword Qi Stones quickly rose into the air. They disappeared into the invisible Sword Array in the sky. In no time, these Sword Qi Stones had become identical to the other ones in the Qingyun Sword Array, appearing faintly in the void; Seeing all the Sword Qi Stones had integrated into the Sword Array, Song Jians mouth curved slightly upward, and he gently shouted, Break! Boom! There was a loud noise, and the void suddenly trembled. Liu Qingyuns face changed drastically, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out, his eyes filled with horror. How is it possible Liu Qingyun muttered to himself; Break, break, break! Song Jian whispered as the void shook violently. The sky full of azure Sword Qi instantly shattered inch by inch. Without the support of Qingyun Peaks power, Liu Qingyun alone couldnt maintain such an immense Sword Array. A look of despair appeared in Liu Qingyuns eyes as he lowered his head and stared at Song Jian. His hands couldnt help but tremble; The biggest mistake I made in my life was taking you as my disciple! Song Jian shook his head slightly and said, No, the worst thing you did was to let me into the Sword Array Hall! Although Song Jian had previously masked his intentions, Liu Qingyun had never trusted him. After all, no matter how it was explained, anyone would doubt how he could destroy the entire Blackwind Mountain by himself. But at that time, there was no evidence. According to the sects rules, Song Jian should have either been promoted to an inner disciple or become a personal disciple of an elder. However, Liu Qingyun was already suspicious of Song Jian, so naturally, he wouldnt let him be in a place where he couldnt keep an eye on him. So, he took Song Jian as his personal disciple and kept him under close observation. Although Song Jian had become Liu Qingyuns personal disciple, Liu did not teach him for a single day, and did not pass on any Qingyun Sword Sect sword techniques to him. Despite receiving the same benefits as other personal disciples, he was actually being closely monitored by Liu Qingyun. If Song Jian could have quietly stayed by Liu Qingyuns side for a few years, he might have won his trust, but Song Jian didnt have that much time to waste, so he had to find another way; Subsequently, Song Jian began to learn sword formations, which Liu Qingyun readily accepted. After all, for ordinary people to study the way of Sword Array, it was extremely time-consuming and energy-consuming. Some people spent their whole lives without achieving anything remarkable; Even when it was later reported that Song Jian had become a formal Sword Array Master in just over a month, Liu Qingyun didnt take it seriously; Because Liu Qingyun was a Sword Array Grandmaster, he naturally understood the mysteries of Sword Arrays. Song Jian hadnt even reached the first level of combat power, so to study more advanced Sword Arrays would be impossible for him. However, Liu Qingyun never expected that the one thing he least cared about would become the key to the destruction of the entire Qingyun Sword Sect; I hate this! As the azure Sword Qi in the sky dispersed, Liu Qingyun was hit by the backlash of the Sword Array. His whole body appeared as if it was made of porcelain, with fine cracks appearing on the surface of his body; Thud~ With a muffled sound, Liu Qingyuns entire body exploded into a cloud of blood, not leaving behind a complete corpse; Hahahaha~ the Abyssal Demon Lord laughed wildly. With Liu Qingyuns protection gone, the entire Qingyun Sword Sect was nothing more than a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered in its eyes, just nourishment to restore its strength; Abyssal creatures, like a dark tide, surged from the foot of the mountain in the direction of Qingyun Peak. In no time, the entire Qingyun Peak was occupied by Abyssal creatures, and the whole mountain was filled with the roars and howls of these monsters. With the Sect Leader dead and the sect occupied by Abyssal creatures, almost all the disciples became sacrifices for the Abyssal Demon Lord to restore its strength. Only a handful of people managed to break through the encirclement of the Abyssal creatures and escape; Regarding these few insignificant beings, the Abyssal Demon Lord didnt care at all, as its eyes were always on the elders in the Qingyun Hall. At the moment when Liu Qingyun died, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Liu Qingyun is dead, your contribution value is 78%; System: Qingyun Sword Sect is destroyed, your contribution value is 61%; System: You complete the second phase of the First-Level Combat Power Assessment Task; System: The third phase of the First-Level Combat Power Assessment Task is released, and you need to kill a Third-Level Combat Power expert in this world; After reading the system prompt, Song Jian almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. This ghostly task had a third phase, and it was about killing a Third-Level Combat Power expert; Do you have any misunderstanding about third-level combat power experts? Song Jian couldnt help but roar loudly, This is my first-level combat power assessment! Although Song Jians current strength was completely capable of fighting head-on with a First-Level Combat Power expert, no matter what, he was just an occupation without even reaching the First-Level Combat Power. Even if a Third-Level Combat Power expert stood still, didnt fight back and let Song Jian hit him, the speed of the damage Song Jian could inflict would not be as fast as the automatic recovery of the expert; System: Then, do you have any misunderstandings about the SS-Level Assessment Task? Double-S Level difficulty means sending me to my death? Song Jian sneered; System: Assessment tasks will not issue certain death missions. Sometimes, seemingly difficult tasks only require a change of mindset. Song Jian was taken aback, and as if understanding something, he turned his head and looked at the Abyssal Demon Lord, who was constantly devouring the vitality of the Qingyun Sword Sect disciples. Chapter 681 - Chapter 681: Chapter 681: Leaving Chapter 681: Chapter 681: Leaving The Abyssal Demon Lord mercilessly slaughtered the disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect, extracting every last bit of their vitality; Those disciples drained of their vitality turned into dust, leaving no trace of their bodies; Looking at the demonic shadow that nearly obscured half the sky, a smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth; I never expected that Ive hit the nail on the head and had locked onto the target of the third task in advance! Song Jian murmured, Maybe luck is part of strength? Who said that again? As it consumed more and more vitality, the aura of the Abyssal Demon Lord grew heavier and more dense. Song Jian squinted and watched it closely. It was currently breaking through from the peak of second-tier combat power to the third tier, a transformation that Song Jian could learn from. If he could advance without completing the assessment, he would have never entered this world; The Abyssal Demon Lord was also quickly enhancing its strength, and when it looked at Song Jian, it felt a sense of wariness; I wonder if elevating to third-tier combat power can dispel this Shackles Mark, damn it! What the hell is this thing that can ignore level suppression! The Abyssal Demon Lord grumbled darkly. Regardless of the control technique, as long as the disparity between the caster and the recipient is large, the technique will be weakened. However, the Shackles Mark did not behave this way. After the Abyssal Demon Lord elevated to the peak of second-tier combat power, it did not feel the effect of the Shackles Mark weaken at all; By the time the Abyssal Demon Lord had devoured all the living beings on Qingyun Peak, its aura explosively increased; Ha ha ha, I have finally recovered to third-tier combat power! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared in midair, its level had risen to eighty, and its strength restored to the level of third-tier combat power. At its current strength, Song Jian wasnt even qualified to be its opponent, but due to the Shackles Mark, the Abyssal Demon Lords soul was manipulated by Song Jian; The restrictions of this skill are high, but the effects are surprisingly perfect! A smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. After the Abyssal Demon Lord had restored its third-tier combat power, he tried to find that the concealed effects of the Shackles Mark had not weakened at all, and it had no effect on physical strength. This world will bow at my feet! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared. It never forgot why it came to this world. At the third-tier combat power, it could create a larger Abyssal Demon Legion, or even change a piece of land into a territory for Abyssal Demons, opening the Abyssal Gate, and guiding the Abyssal Demon Legion to continuously enter this world; At that time, this world would carry the unique mark of its Blade of the Abyss, it would become a resplendent addition to its war record; I will become the pioneer of this world, maybe I could even become a noble duke, ha ha ha! The Abyssal Demon Lord was lost in thought. Though it was not at the top in this world, it had enough strength to protect itself. As long as it was careful, the confinement seal from thousands of years ago would never befall it again. But at this moment, a piercing pain erupted in its soul. The Demon Lord opened its eyes wide and roared at the ground, Song Jian, what are you trying to do! However, to his surprise, he couldnt find a trace of Song Jian, as if he had never been there at all. The tearing sensation in his soul intensified. It felt as if a pair of hands were continually kneading and pulling at his soul. Yet, it was powerless to stop them; Song Jian, killing me wont do you any good! The Abyssal Demon Lord was panicked. It could not figure out any reason for Song Jian to kill it. Has he gone crazy? Is my value when alive less than my body after death? What on earth does he want to do? The Abyssal Demon Lord was furious but helpless. It could only beg Song Jian loudly, willing to be his loyal slave to save its life; A few minutes later, the Abyssal Demon Lord felt its soul increasingly weak, to the point where it could no longer control its powerful body. It sensed Song Jians determination to put it to death; Song Jian, your fate will not be much better than mine. One day, you will die miserably amidst painful wails! The Abyssal Demon Lord released its most vicious curse with its dying breath; Thud~ A faint sound echoed as a dazzling light flew out of the top of the Abyssal Demon Lords head like fireworks. It propelled into the air before exploding, turning into a rainbow that lit up the entire sky; An intact body of the Abyssal Demon Lord fell from the sky onto Qingyun Peak. Instantly, countless black fog rose from Qingyun Peak, quickly spreading out in all directions; Centered on Qingyun Peak, black fog enveloped areas of several thousand kilometers, within which all animals, plants, and soils underwent earth-shattering changes. All Abyssal Demons let out a shrill roar, feeling an inexplicable joy towards the change in the environment; This was the pure Abyssal Power, released by a third-tier Abyssal Demon Lord. The area of several thousand kilometers, for thousands of years to come, would become a hell filled with death for ordinary creatures; But for the hundreds of thousands of Abyssal Demons created by the Abyssal Demon Lord, this was an excellent land for evolution. Maybe in hundreds of years, all these Abyssal Demons could become the purest Abyssal organisms. System: You have completed the third part of the first-tier combat power assessment. Your trial task is completed! You will leave this world in sixty seconds, please get ready! 60, 59, 58, Song Jian emerges from the shadows, putting away the three Sword Stones around him. This was a concealment sword formation, capable of hiding his form and launching a killer move on approaching enemies; It was not easy to use the Shackles Mark to kill the Demon Lord. If it sensed his intent, it would retaliate at its dying moments. Song Jian had no confidence that he could resist the sudden counterattack of a third-tier combat power, and so he had to rely on the sword formation for concealment. Its all over! Song Jian looked at the spreading black fog and sighed; With a flash of white light, Song Jian disappeared, completely leaving this world; Chapter 682 - Chapter 682: Chapter 682: After-effects of a Sudden Increase in Power Chapter 682: Chapter 682: After-effects of a Sudden Increase in Power The vision in front of Song Jian blurred, and when it cleared, he realized he hadnt returned to the Assessment Hall, but directly to his safehouse, in the Manor Castle. No one noticed his appearance, nor cared about it. The existence of the City of Hope Alliance relied on Song Jians strength and his Manor Castle. But during its development process, Song Jians presence was largely overlooked. For the rest of the Alliance, Song Jian being gone for several months was a common occurrence. Even the new players who had joined the Alliance loved to share stories with their friends about their mysterious and elusive Alliance leader. In the end, it was the house steward George who predictably appeared before Song Jian. Master, welcome home! George said, bowing respectfully. Song Jian smiled faintly, George, give me a report on how the territory has developed these past few months. Yes, Master, in the three months and 27 days you were absent, the development of the territory went as follows As George gave his report, Song Jian laid in a rocking chair, with his eyes half closed, attentively listening, but his mind was focused on other matters. Ive completed my first rank battle power assessment mission, but why hasnt my mission reward been given to me? It wasnt swallowed by the system, was it? Song Jian had completed the double-S difficulty assessment, for which the reward included an increase of 45 attribute points, and 12 additional skill points, along with a skill book of at least legendary quality. In addition, with the accumulated rewards from every stage, Song Jian was able to upgrade directly by 4 levels and gain 10 additional attribute points. Such a generous reward and yet, he had not received any system information after completing his assessment. This aroused his suspicion. Individuals with first rank battle power can completely overpower those who havent reached the first rank. Moreover, I completed a double-S difficulty assessment, so I should hold a crushing advantage over players who only have completed B or C ranked assessments. Yet, when will this reward be given?, Song Jian thought, his brows furrowing slightly. Just as Song Jian was feeling puzzled, a surge of enormous power erupted from within his body, and his body shot up from the chair, and hovered, floating in midair. George, who was meticulously reporting, was startled by this scene. But soon, he was gently pushed away by an unseen, gentle force. George, you may leave, Song Jian said, struggling to suppress his discomfort. Yes, Master, George murmured, his lips moving as if he wanted to ask something, but in the end, he quietly shut the door and left the room. Damn it, is it necessary to make issuing a reward this painful?, Song Jian gritted his teeth. He felt his body being compressed into a fine powder by a tremendous force, and then reformed bit by bit. Despite being in enormous pain to the point of losing consciousness, every cell in his body was being shattered and reassembled, and Song Jian felt this process vividly. Those 10 minutes felt like years to Song Jian. His overall attribute points increased by 45, transforming him entirely. Every single cell in his body was reshaped and optimised. Song Jian lay on the floor, panting heavily. His armour was soaked with sweat, and although his complexion was rosy and he radiated vitality, a trace of untouchable fatigue swirled in his eyes. At this point, his power had undergone a earth-shaking transformation. He felt capable of destroying the entire Manor Castle with a flick of his finger. The feeling of being able to obliterate a planet with a single punch made Song Jian extremely cautious. He did not even dare to move a finger, and continued to lay on the floor, reflecting on the feeling. A day passed in this manner. The last rays of the sun slowly disappeared from the window, and soon the moonlight shone into the room, illuminating Song Jians body. Instinctively, the mark on Song Jians chest began to glow, slowly absorbing the essence of the moon. Fifteen minutes later, the moon was again hidden behind thick clouds, and the room returned to darkness. After some time, Song Jian slowly stood up from the floor. His body was extremely light, as though a gust of wind could blow him away. He moved slowly to the bed, and once he lay down, the wooden bed made a crisp creaking sound. Soon thereafter, all was quiet, and Song Jian quickly fell into a deep sleep, his steady breathing the only sound that could be heard. The night passed without incident. The next day, Song Jian rolled over and sat up. After a day and night of adjustment, he could finally control his drastically increased power, at least enough to drink without crushing the cup and to sleep without collapsing the bed. Wang Qi and others who knew about Song Jians return had come to the castle. Watching Song Jian eat his breakfast in slow motion, they exchanged glances. Li Keer even burst out laughing. Song Jian, whats happened to you? Are you ill, or injured? Asked Wang Qi, his brows furrowed. The City of Hope Alliance was developing rapidly, but also facing increasing pressure and resistance. If it werent for Song Jian consistently holding the top spot on the Level Honor Board, the pressure on the Alliance would be even greater. Its nothing. Itll be fine after a while, Song Jian said, not willing to explain too much, and asked, So hows the development of the Alliance recently? Weve actually constructed the Transmission Array, and have also gained access to other cities, Wang Qi said excitedly, Although right now, the only city willing to open access to us temporarily is the City of Sin. Song Jian was taken aback, but quickly understood. It seemed that in order to use the Transmission Array to reach other cities, not only did one need to construct their own Transmission Array, but they also needed to get permission from the other cities to connect to the Transmission Network. However, for now, having a link between the City of Sin and Doomsday City via the Transmission Array was enough. If they wanted to go to other cities, they could just make a detour via the City of Sin. Also, the City of Sin has supplied us with a lot of upgrade materials, so we should be able to attempt to upgrade to a Level 1 City soon! Wang Qi said excitedly. Song Jian smiled slightly. Upgrading to a city was just a matter of time. He not only intended to upgrade his territory to a city, but also to expand until it included the entirety of Doomsday City. Considering the area of Doomsday City, we would need to upgrade to a Level 9 City at least, to incorporate it all, Song Jian thought. By the way, has anyone left via the Transmission Array since it was built? Song Jian asked. There are a few, but not many, Wang Qi said. Besides, some have left and then returned. Song Jian smiled slightly. Although the living environment of Doomsday City was harsh, it offered many opportunities and no restrictions. Other cities may be safer than Doomsday City, but fixed social hierarchies had already formed in these cities. For players to stand out in these cities, the difficulty would be much higher than that in Doomsday City. Chapter 683 - Chapter 683: Chapter 683 Pantheon Battle Alliance Chapter 683: Chapter 683 Pantheon Battle Alliance In Doomsday City, newcomers could establish their own safe houses step by step according to the system prompts. Even if an alliance expands in the future, as long as they didnt oppose the alliance and chose to join, their safe houses would still be protected by the system. However, in a city like the City of Sin, wanting to own a property required a significant investment. If you wanted to live more comfortably in a larger house, you would need to possess a noble rank within the city. Ordinary players in such cities could only rent homes designated for civilians, and these were quite expensive. Moreover, the monsters surrounding the city were regularly cleared out by the city guard forces, and those who wanted to level up by fighting monsters had to travel far and engage in combat with higher-level monsters. This setting was in stark contrast with Doomsday City, so it wasnt impossible for some players to choose to return to the latter. Oh, right, theres also this. After the Transmission Array was activated, it automatically connected to an unowned Transmission Array located in a place called the Valley of the Undead, said Wang Qi. Once a Transmission Array is established, it will automatically search for other Transmission Arrays within a certain range. For cities like City of Sin and City of Hymns, their Transmission Arrays would give access rights. The owners of these cities would have to allow the connection for the Transmission Array to operate effectively. But if the other party refused to link their array, then the newly created Transmission Array would only show the existence of the other partys array in its listing, but would be unable to teleport anyone there. However, there were some unowned Transmission Arrays that didnt require access rights. As soon as they were discovered, they could be automatically linked. Most of these areas were uninhabited monster territories. The Valley of the Undead? Song Jian looked up at Wang Qi, puzzled. Is there anything peculiar about this place? The entire valley is filled with poisonous mist. As soon as you enter, you continuously lose vitality. The longer you stay, the faster you lose vitality. And the valley is filled with monsters above level 30! explained Wang Qi. Song Jian looked at Wang Qi, waiting for him to continue speaking. However, this valley produces this Wang Qi took out a pitch-black stone, the size of a fist, from his pouch and laid it on the table. This is Song Jian picked it up and looked at it, surprise taking over his face. A Shadow Stone? If used to craft a weapon, it has a certain chance of boosting shadow damage that ignores defense? Shadow Stone (Low grade), forging material, usage effect: can be used to create weapons up to level 10, has a certain chance of adding the attribute increase of shadow damage that ignores defense; Requirement to use: Level 3 Forging Art. There are a lot of these ores in the Valley of the Undead. Theyre easy to gather, and the people from the City of Sin have said they would buy these ores. Theyve quoted a high price, said Wang Qi excitedly. Currently, they were the only guild in Doomsday City that had established a teleportation array. This means that only members of the Hope Alliance can access the valley and gather Shadow Stone. If successful in mining the ore, the Hope Alliances power within Doomsday City would no doubt grow exponentially within a short period. Are there only low-grade stones? Song Jian asked. After all, weapons at level ten werent worth much money now, even those with attributes that ignored defense. There are high, medium, and low grades! Wang Qi exclaimed, According to explorers, there may even be Shadow Stones of higher grades, but the monsters there are too high-level and can nullify invisibility effects. They werent able to get close they only caught a glimpse from afar. Song Jian nodded. If only low-grade ores were available, then the place wouldnt be of much value. Level 10 weapons were only useful for newcomers to the game who didnt possess a lot of Doomsday Coins. By now, the main player group of Doomsday City had already reached level 20, with many even achieving level 25 or higher. The current top ten players ranking revealed that they were all at level 30. Song Jian, somebody reached level 31, Li Kerer suddenly announced. Everyone was startled, hurriedly checking the Level Honor List. Its the leader of the Pantheon! Wang Qis face fell, and he muttered, That guy in the final stage of his delusions. The Pantheon? Another alliance? Song Jian asked, curious. Its a group of people who fancy themselves as a new breed of humans. No, not new humans, they actually consider themselves gods. Theyre a bunch of lunatics! Wang Qi grumbled. Oh? Gods? Song Jian chuckled, suddenly interested in this alliance. Tell me more about this alliance. Wang Qi began to thoroughly explain the organization dubbed The Pantheon. Song Jian listened attentively, nodding his head periodically. So, like I said, all the players who join The Pantheon have issues. They actually consider themselves gods. Childish! Wang Qi exclaimed, clearly annoyed. You seem to have a lot of issues with this Pantheon alliance? Song Jian looked at Wang Qi curiously. Upon hearing this, Wang Qi was momentarily speechless. He dueled with one of the deputy leaders of The Pantheon in the arena and lost. He felt humiliated! Li Keer laughed. The Pantheon is quite strong with many players joining. At least five of them are within the top ten ranks on the leaderboard! Luo Tianyu suddenly added. So, it seems a lot of players want to become gods, huh! Song Jian chuckled. What is a god? Many people believe that gods are simply a group of stronger individuals. From this perspective, all the players who entered this game were gods! The Pantheon has always used this as a selling point, attracting many players to join. They were now the second-largest alliance outside of the City of Hope Alliance. However, their territories were quite far from those of the City of Hope Alliance, so it would take some time before they could make contact. Even so, The Pantheon continued to regard the City of Hope Alliance as their imagined enemy, always attempting to suppress them. Song Jian opened the Level Honor List, and his expression turned curious. Did you guys just say the second person on the list is the leader of The Pantheon? Song Jian looked at everyone and added, This guy called Zeus, is his real name Zeus? Players entering the game would always use their real names. However, the second person on the Level Honor List had his name displayed as Zeus. Which set of crazy parents would name their child Zeus? He didnt always go by that name. We heard that he used a name change card and changed his name in the game to this, Wang Qi explained. There sure are a lot of odd things in this game! Song Jian laughed. Song Jian, Ive heard that members of The Pantheon have been alternating turns to reduce monsters vitality to a sliver, then letting him, Zeus, deliver the finishing blow. This is to boost his leveling speed. They want to snatch the title of Top Player on the leaderboard! exclaimed Li Keer frantically. No need to worry about that. Let him snatch it if he wants to, Song Jian nonchalantly replied. A smirk spreading across his face as he added, Plus, this is something that you cant necessarily snatch even if you want to. Chapter 684 - Chapter 684: Chapter 684: Scramble Chapter 684: Chapter 684: Scramble Song Jian is still at level thirty-one, only having received the reward for the first-order combat power assessment mission yesterday, but he has not yet accumulated the rewards for each part of the mission process; The total reward for the three-phase mission is a four-level advancement and ten free attribute points. Currently, Song Jian has twelve skill points in his hand as well as the right to receive a skill book of no lower than legendary quality. To players who have not yet reached the strength of the first-order combat power, this is an invincible status. Song Jian glanced at Zeus, who was ranked second, whose level was already thirty-one. He merely caught up in levels, but didnt attend or pass any first-order combat power assessment. Facing Song Jian, who had broken a hundred points in three attributes, Zeus probably couldnt even lift a sword. Even if this guy who had changed his name to Zeus surpassed Song Jian in levels, he wouldnt remain first for long. Once Song Jians full mission rewards are distributed and he instantly advances to level thirty-five, it will induce deep despair in his opponents. They all take turns to level up this guy named Zeus, we can do the same, and we have many more people than they do. Suddenly, Ma Yu spoke out. Ma Yu is right, we can also get people to grind mobs, to raise the guild leaders level! said Wang Qi, nodding his head. In reality, in this game, the level isnt really that important. Leveling up only gives one skill point, it doesnt help as much with the improvement of ones abilities Luo Tianyu commented. Thats not acceptable, the Honor Rankings are our banner, the first place must be our City of Hope Alliances leader! Wang Qi said decisively. Song Jian finished his meal and was about to stand up, with a light press on the table; Crack~ A clear sound of shattering rang out and a crack several feet long appeared on the sturdy wooden table, extending outward from Song Jians palm. Song Jian frowned slightly. His elevation in power had been too quick, he still couldnt properly control his strength, often unintentionally causing damage to his surroundings. A great strength is harmful rather than beneficial to me if I cant control it well! Song Jian thought to himself. Guild Leader, whats happening Wang Qi asked, looking at Song Jian with astonishment. Sorry, my power has been growing a little fast recently! Song Jian said with a smile, Continue your discussion, dont mind me. With that, Song Jian slowly made his way to the castles exit with movements were exceedingly slow, as if he were walking in space. The group exchanged glances, all equally surprised; What were you doing in the months you were absent, Guild Leader? Luo Tianyu curiously asked. I was completing a first-order combat power assessment mission! Song Jian replied with a smile. First-order combat power? Surprise flooded everyones faces. None of them had reached level thirty yet and hadnt encountered the concept of first-order combat power. First-order combat power, isnt that something only a boss possesses? Can players have it too? Luo Tianyu asked in astonishment. Indeed, but bosses who possess first-order combat power are really tough to beat. So does that mean players who possess first-order combat power would become stronger than ordinary people? Wang Qi asked curiously. Once you reach level thirty, you will encounter your first-order combat power assessment mission. I spent these months completing my assessment. Song Jian said with a chuckle. Crack~ The hard marble tiles under Song Jians feet shattered entirely. Frowning slightly, he walked slowly out of the castle. I believe we should solidify our position as number one on the Honor Level Ranking before we discuss anything else. Wang Qi stated: The game only opened the Honor Level Ranking for now, which is in essence an advertisement. As the top guild of Doomsday City, we need to keep that number one spot. We cant let Pantheon snatch it away! Right, I concur. The top spot on the Honor Level Ranking is like a live advertisement, our banner, we cant give it up so easily! said Ma Yu as he nodded in agreement. Yeah, Song Jian, the first-order combat power may enhance our abilities, but many players dont know that. What they can see is the Honor Level Ranking! Li Keer also nodded. The top spot on the Honor Ranking, he wont be able to take it! said Song Jian, now standing outside the castle, gazing at the lush vegetation of the Spirit Field with a smile. At the northern breeding ground of Doomsday City, on the other hand, A group of people were viciously killing monsters of level twenty or so in the breeding ground, while even more people were luring the monsters towards them from a distance. The people who were struggling with the monsters down below would stop attacking when the monsters vitality points were reduced to one-tenth. Standing beside the building, a mage alternated between the Fire Rain and Snowstorm area-of-effect spells to deal the final blow to the monsters; A dozen healing professionals were busy replenishing the vitality of those embroiled in the fight with the monsters; Upon careful counting, there were actually more than a hundred people serving this mage. Although the mage was already at level thirty-one and the monsters of level twenty-five or twenty-six yielded very little experience, the sheer quantity of monsters, nearly endless, meant he was leveling up much faster than usual; Boss, that guy from the City of Hope Alliance hasnt increased his experience points for a while. According to our speed, we should be able to surpass him in six or seven hours, then you will be the first one in the Honor Level Ranking! a priest standing beside Zeus whispered. Our Pantheon will be the largest guild in Doomsday City, and we aim to become the largest guild in this game as well! Zeus confidently declared, In due course, we wont just be known in the game, but in the real world as well. Well establish our own organization, and with great power, each one of us will become a true god, ruling the entire world! Zeus looked as if he was in his twenties, yet he exuded a sense of wise maturity. He was constantly instilling the concept of becoming a god in the people around him, attracting a large number of ambitious players. Boss, people have found a thirty-level elite BOSS. Do you want to go beat it? a hunter from below shouted loudly. Ignore it for now, dont alert any of the BOSSes that are found, draw only the regular monsters here. Our current goal is to help the boss climb the Honor Level Ranking as fast as possible! the priest beside him shouted in response. Understood! While Pantheon was giving their all to help Zeus level up, Song Jian, on the other hand, was presented with a semi-transparent roulette, laden with dozens of shining books. Epic quality items are purple, legendary items are orange, and above legendary is mythic. Mythic items are brilliantly multicolored. The books placed on the roulette were all shining with an orange or multicolored light. These are all no less than legendary quality books specifically for the Sword Master class, lets see if my luck allows me to get a book of a higher grade! Song Jians gaze fell onto the three books emitting a multicolored light. He blew on his palm and spun the wheel. Chapter 685 - Chapter 685: Chapter 685: Sword Core Chapter 685: Chapter 685: Sword Core Up till now, Song Jian had not come across a skill book of epic quality or better, let alone legendary quality. The opportunity in front of him represented a certainty of getting a legendary skill book tailored for his chosen profession. However, since there was also a possibility to draw from the divine quality skill books, Song Jian naturally hoped to land one of the three divine-quality skill books displayed on the wheel. As the wheel spun, Song Jian stared at it nervously. Once the wheel began to spin rapidly, all the icons on it became colors as brilliant as a flowing rainbow. The wheel was a reward from Song Jians assessment task, only visible to him. To others, it looked as if Song Jian randomly waved his hand in the air and then continued to gaze tensely at the empty space in front of him. Whats going on with Boss? Ma Yu whispered. Wang Qi shook his head slightly. Having not seen Song Jian for a few months, he found Song Jian had changed quite a bit and was hard to read. At that moment, everyone saw Song Jian burst into loud laughter as a look of wild joy flashed across his face. Skill Book C Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue (Divine Myth). Skill book, Use: Can learn Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue skill; User restriction: Sword Master; Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue: Can condense the essence of five elements to forge a sword core, which can be hidden in the soul during usual times to immunize from all types of soul damage. Sword Core is a soul attribute equipment that doesnt occupy an equipment slot, and only one can be forged in a lifetime. It can accumulate power and after three hours, it guarantees a critical strike on the target. Attributes of Sword Core will vary based on the forging material, and the better the material, the stronger the Sword Cores attributes. Please use a weapon endowed with Sword Spirit as priority for forging. A divine myth-class skill book! I cant believe I actually won a divine myth-class skill book! Song Jian exclaimed with a beaming face. However, as he examined the skill book carefully, his eyebrows furrowed. This skill will merely give me an additional weapon, although it carries accumulative effect, guaranteeing a critical strike. But the fact that I am required to forge the sword core in advance Song Jian hesitated, considering the skill book a bit of a white elephant. His current weapon set was of golden quality, and if collected as a complete set, that would mean attacking with the force of five long swords. Thus, gaining the skill from this book would only grant him one more scoring weapon, Sword Core. He didnt expect a significant increase in his power. Maybe its because the Sword Core can protect the soul? Song Jian speculated. His passive skill Thick-skinned could only counter unfavorable conditions, but it was ineffective against soul damage. Song Jian glanced at the Shackles Mark skill in the Book of the Abyss, its most terrifying attribute being that once a target is marked with the Shackles, regardless of its formidable strength, it disperses the targets soul instantly, killing on the spot. There must be similar soul-attacking methods in this gameif I encounter those Song Jians expression suddenly turned serious. The condition of deploying a Shackles Mark requires not only the targets true name but also a form of horrific blood sacrifice, making it extremely difficult. Yet, once executed, it creates a defense that is impossible to break, indicating an impending attack not to be taken lightly. Forging a sword core does seem to be a good precaution, Song Jian secretly thought. Just then, the skill book in his hand, which was radiating a flowing, multicolored light, started to vibrate slightly. A piece of information was transmitted from the book and shot straight into Song Jians forehead. Suddenly, an image appeared in Song Jians mind. A middle-aged man in a white robe stood alone in the void, his feet resting on a long sword. Around his body, a metal ball the size of a nail was constantly revolving. In front of the middle-aged man, hundreds of monsters of the same level swarmed towards him like a tidal wave. Go! With the mans commanding shout, the revolving metal ball expanded instantly to form a dagger three inches long. Whiz~ A dazzling blade three feet long flew from the dagger towards the monsters, leaving a long-lasting white mark in the air. This three-inch blade flew among the monsters, slitting their throats as though it had a consciousness of its own. A fountain of blood spurted out as it moved unstoppably through the monster crowd, with a slew of damage points popping up, almost overflowing Song Jians field of view. Howhow is this possible? Song Jian stared dumbfounded. Even those in the profession with the strongest AoE attack, would not be able to confront hundreds of same-level monsters simultaneously. Critical Strike, Critical Strike, Critical Strike! All the monsters had taken critical strike damages. Is this the result of Charge Up? No, the Charge Up effect only guarantees critical damage for the first attack, yet not all of these attacks are critical As Song Jian closely observed, he finally figured out why all the floating damage points were critical strikes. Every Sword Core attack hits the enemys weak point. So, it could automatically locate and attack the creatures weak point? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, It must be the Sword Spirit! The Sword Spirit must have played a key role! A small Sword Core alone slew hundreds of monsters, leaving them all sprawled on the ground, defeated. The man in the white robe, throughout the ordeal, remained standing in the empty air, stepping on his flying sword. Thisthis is beyond cool. Song Jian was amazed and his eyes lit up with a fervent glow. I must make this Sword Core! As expected of a divine myth-class skill! With the Sword Core, he didnt need other weapons. Glancing at the three long swords in his dantian, Song Jian made up his mind. Since Im going to make a Sword Core, I am going to make the most powerful Sword Core! With this thought, Song Jian chose to use the skill book. A burst of multi-colored light sank into his forehead. Then the skill Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue appeared in his skills column. Upon opening this skill, a slot for an item appeared along with a system prompt: Please choose a weapon equipped with Sword Spirit to forge the Sword Core! I can only put in one weapon. Seems like the higher the quality of the weapon, the more formidable the Sword Core thats forged. Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jians current three long swords are all set weapons. Each one alone is of gold level, but if he could collect all five long swords, they would become an epic level weapon set. I need to collect the remaining two long swords so that I can use the complete set to make the Sword Core! Song Jian planned in his mind. Wang Qi? Song Jian called out, Start collecting weapons of gold level or above, level 25 or higher. The more, the better! Gold level weapons? Wang Qis face changed. Boss, that would require a large sum of money. Our alliance is currently focusing on upgrading to a Level 1 city. If we start purchasing weapons now, it will put a strain on our finances. Song Jian frowned slightly. Upgrading the Alliances territory was also a crucial matter. Any delay would have significant repercussions. Wont we have more than enough funds after weve taken down the Valley of the Undead? Li Keer interjected; Song Jians eyes lit up, and he respond immediately, Lets arrange this quickly then. Well go to the Valley of the Undead tomorrow to examine the situation and aim to seize it directly! Chapter 686 - Chapter 686: Chapter 686: Upgrade Chapter 686: Chapter 686: Upgrade Doomsday City, the northern breeding ground. Endless monsters were gathered in the center of the breeding ground. As Zeus drank potions to replenish his mana, he watched the players below beat the monsters Vitality Points to the very last shred before standing up and releasing powerful area-of-effect magic attacks. Guild leader, you only need 2% more Experience Points to catch up with Song Jian and become the number one on the Glory List! Zeus face flushed with excitement, becoming the number one on the Glory Level List had always been his dream. If he succeeded, the Pantheon becoming the number one power in Doomsday City would be just around the corner. Why did the City of Hope Alliance develop so fast? Isnt it just because Song Jian has always been holding the number one spot on the level rankings? If I become number one on the level rankings, the Pantheon will also become number one! Zeus thought confidently. The players below, handling the monsters, had already been replaced twice. Over eighty percent of the members from the Pantheon were helping Zeus level up. Almost there, the guild leader is about to become number one! Haha, our hard work over the past week hasnt been in vain! It seems Song Jians experience has never increased. Doesnt he care about the top spot on the level list? Of course he cares, its just that they arent as united as we are, and no one is willing to help him level up! Hahaha, thats right, its our Pantheon that is the number one power in Doomsday City! At that moment, a player casually glanced at the level ranking and was immediately dumbfounded, not even reacting when a monster charged at him. Dude, what are you doing? Are you trying to get killed, getting lost in thought at a time like this? Another player immediately lured the monster away and yelled at the stunned player. Look at the level ranking! Damn it, there must be a bug in the game! The player yelled, his face full of shock and horror. Almost everyone opened up the Glory Level rankings, their eyes glued to the screen. There were no changes in the level rankings from before; Zeus was still in second place, and Song Jian was still in first. However, at this point, Song Jians level had changed. It was no longer level 31 but had jumped to level 35, a whole four levels higher! Impossible! How could he have leveled up four levels at once? There must be a BUG! Is there a game GM? I want to report this! How could this game have a GM? He must have mastered some method that we dont know! How did he suddenly increase four levels? How did he do that? Players from the Pantheon were immediately in an uproar, the sudden shock too much for them. They had been pulling monsters and killing them tirelessly for a week, and just when they were about to succeed, they were once again slapped down by their opponent. Even Zeus was dumbfounded, his face full of shock. He didnt know what went wrong and why the other party could instantly raise four levels. How could this happen? The nearby priest furrowed his brows, considering all possibilities. Damn it, hes playing us! Zeus roared in anger. He was so close, just 2% Experience Points away from surpassing Song Jian and becoming number one in the level rankings. Now, Zeus felt that if he continued and caught up to Song Jians level, would Song Jian instantly level up another four or five times, slapping him back down from the sky to the ground? With this in mind, even Zeus felt somewhat disheartened, and the other players could only heave sighs of defeat. Everything they had done now lost its meaning. After being silent for a while, Zeus finally spoke with a haggard expression, Tell everyone to disperse, let our brothers rest. Guild Leader, are we not chasing anymore? The nearby priest asked, Theres no way he can do this a second time, so we Even if its only once, the gap has now widened to four levels. Thats not just a 4% difference Zeus said, Do you know how big a four-level gap is? The priest remained silent. After level 30, the required experience for leveling up increased exponentially. Just a 1% or 2% difference required them to chase for hours. Now, the gap was four levels. It was chilling even to think about, let alone catch up. In the end, the Pantheon members dispersed quickly, and the leveling operation came to a failed end, with everyone feeling the sting of failure. From then on, no one spoke of surpassing Song Jian to become the top name on the Glory List. Inside Song Jians Manor Castle, Wang Qi sighed as he watched Zeuss rapidly increasing combat experience. He knew the importance of being the number one on the Glory level list, but it seemed that Song Jian didnt care about it. Perhaps, with his current strength, Zeus couldnt defeat Song Jian. However, many ordinary players didnt know this. The level list was the most realistic ranking, and once the number one spot was snatched, many players, even those from the City of Hope Alliance, would become disappointed in Song Jian. Better think of a solution for Brother Song getting caught up, Wang Qi said quietly. Sigh, its too hard. With all those people grinding for experience, its practically cheating! someone shook their head and said. Whats the use of talking about it now? Besides, with the guild leaders current rate of growth in strength, going to kill monsters to level up isnt very realistic. Its better to let him adapt to his improved control as soon as possible! Forget it, lets prepare for our trip to the Valley of the Undead tomorrow. Theres a calamitous poison fog there, and if not managed properly, our numbers will be reduced significantly! At that moment, Song Jian received a system notification that he had received the rewards for passing the assessment tasks, instantly raising him four levels and granting him 10 additional free attribute points. Song Jian slightly smiled and immediately added the free attribute points to his mental attribute. Now, Song Jians mental attribute had been raised to 129 points, and with just a thought, all the actions within the Manor Castle appeared in his mind. Having received all assessment task rewards, Song Jian still had sixteen skill points left, but many of his skills in the game needed to be fully proficient before skill points could be used to upgrade them. So, all those skill points could only be put aside for now. You guys, quick, look at the level list! someone suddenly exclaimed. What, has Zeus surpassed Brother Song? Wang Qi sighed as if already predicting it, opened the level list to take a look, and instantly wore a shocked expression on his face. Holy crap, Song Jian, what did you do? Little Jian Brother, are you cheating? Li Keer shouted loudly. Everyone stared dumbfounded at Song Jian, who was slowly walking in the courtyard to adjust to his body. How did his level suddenly rise to level 35 in such a short period? How did you do it? Wang Qi asked blankly. Didnt I say, dont care about the level list? Even if he takes the top spot, he wont be there for long, Song Jian laughed. Chapter 687 - Chapter 687: Chapter 687: Venturing Deep Alone Chapter 687: Chapter 687: Venturing Deep Alone Valley of the Undead This is a small valley over two hundred kilometers from Doomsday City, so remote that its not even mapped. Currently, Song Jian and over twenty players from City of Hope stand upon a decrepit transmission array within this valley. Weve already collected most of the nearby shadow stones. If we want a greater yield, we need to delve deeper into the valley, Wang Qi said earnestly. However, before we can enter the valley, we must first grapple with the calamitous poisonous mist pervading it. Song Jian nodded and began his careful scrutiny. The valley was bereft of vegetation, filled only with pitch-black rocks. A grey-green mist permeated the valley, but around the transmission array C a radius of about three meters C a thin curtain of light kept the corroding mist at bay. What are the effects of this grey mist? Song Jian asked. It causes continuous loss of vitality. Initially, you lose just one point every five seconds, but the deeper you go, the faster the loss. The effect is cumulative. Our team could only withstand up until we were losing ten vitality points every five seconds. Even with potions, we couldnt hold on. Furthermore, there are many monsters inside Wang Qi explained, Theres also a fixed effect reducing all attributes by 10%! Song Jian nodded. A 10% reduction in attributes he could handle, but the continuous loss of vitality, coupled with the increased speed the deeper one ventured, made further exploration impossible even with advanced healing potions. Given that the valley was also teeming with level thirty monsters, this place was strictly off-limits for players who were only around level twenty-seven or twenty-eight. Lets go and take a look! Song Jian decided, stepping out of the light curtain protecting the transmission array first. The moment the others followed him inside the valley, the grey-green mist swirling in the air surged towards them like a pack of sharks catching the scent of blood. Soon, everyone was seeing -1 damage figures floating above their heads, while words like Immune and Resistance floated over Song Jians head. Checking his status, Song Jian noticed that he did not have the negative status of reduced attributes by 10%. He smiled faintly, pleasantly surprised by his talent skill Thick Skin yet again. Guild Leader, whats going on? The other players stared at the words floating above Song Jians head, speechless. You guys stay here. I will investigate alone! Song Jian said. Be careful, Guild Leader! Wang Qi said. Song Jian nodded and moved forward. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, Wang Qi sighed quietly. From the moment he met Song Jian, he felt as if they were playing two completely different games! Song Jian carefully explored the Valley of the Undead alone. He discovered that the valleys mist not only decreased attributes and drained vitality, but also suppressed perception. Despite his currently potent mental attributes, his sensory coverage was restricted to a radius of just a few meters within the valley. Soon, Song Jian encountered the monsters of the valley C two skeletons emitting a dark green aura. Toxic Skeleton, Level 31, Vitality 4000/4000, Traits: Toxic Attack. These mere level thirty-one monsters might have given ordinary players a headache with their additional toxic attack. However, they posed no threat to Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword radiated a sharp Sword Qi as it lunged at the two toxic skeletons. With his first-order combat capabilities, Song Jian made quick work of them. Damage figures in the hundreds continually floated up from the two toxic skeletons, and in less than half a minute, they were reduced to mere bone fragments. Huh, a silver-grade weapon dropped? Nice! Song Jians eyes lit up as he pulled out a double-handed sword from the pile of bone fragments. Blade of Deadly Poison, an attack with additional poison damage, and also two special effects. Not bad! Song Jian smiled faintly. Unexpectedly, upon entering the valley, he had already found an excellent silver-tier level thirty weapon. He didnt know whether it was because the drop rate here was higher, or he was just lucky. Looking over the swords attributes, Song Jian hesitated, ultimately deciding to put it in his storage. Silver-tier weapons can also speed up the gestation progress of the Sword Spirit in his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. However, the progress added by the silver-tier weapon is too little. Compared with the attributes of this long sword, it wouldnt be worth keeping, so its better to sell this long sword and buy an ordinary gold-tier weapon instead. After all, the price difference between an exceptional silver-tier weapon and a gold-tier weapon with standard attributes is not that significant. After dealing with the two toxic skeletons, Song Jian continued forward. His exploration speed was significantly faster than the previous exploration team. On the one hand, he crushed any monsters he encountered, and on the other hand, he was not bothered by the calamitous poisonous mist and did not feel the same level of psychological pressure. After encountering several more batches of monsters, Song Jian crushed them all with ease, only losing a little over a hundred vitality points in total. He didnt even need to drink any potions. His vitality recovery speed alone was enough to refill his vitality pool. However, the quality of the items dropped later was rather mediocre, mostly white-grade materials. Continuing deeper, Song Jian found many quality shadow stones along the way. He realized that this valley was a treasure trove. Not only were there shadow stones, but there was also a shadow forest towards the north-western part of the vallet. As long as a players lumbering skill was at level eight, they could hack down the shadow trees in this area. Players could gain quality shadow wood from these trees. These possessed stronger defensive capabilities compared to ordinary wood and had high resistance to both fire and shadow damage, making them suitable for construction. Soon, Song Jian crossed the perimeter of the Valley of the Undead and reached the central region. A shadow river extended from east to west, along which a seven-storey tower made entirely of superior shadow stones stood. Such extravagance. A multitude of weapons could be forged with all these shadow stones, Song Jian remarked. When he turned his gaze towards the shadow river behind the tower, his face took on a stupefied expression. Ge-Gems. There are so many gems? Song Jian noticed that the rivers bed was covered with a thick layer of gems of all colors. All of these could be embedded in weapons and gear. These gems were worth a fortune and were usually only dropped by Boss monsters. Before him, however, was an entire river bed filled with them, just waiting for him to collect. Strike rich! Just these gems alone could double the entire guilds power. They can even foster the Sword Spirits in my five swords, he thought, avarice lighting up in his eyes. Load failed, please RETRY Chapter 688 - Chapter 688: Chapter 688: Black Warrior Chapter 688: Chapter 688: Black Warrior The Valley of the Undead is in a harsh environment, yet it is like a treasure trove with valuable resources everywhere, simply waiting to be picked up with no effort at all. The only thing that causes a headache is the Calamity Poisonous Fog permeating the whole valley. At the location where Song Jian currently is, the damage caused by the poisonous fog has reached as such that it decreases 30 Vitality Points per second. Even for a level 30 beefy warrior, their current vitality points wouldnt exceed five thousand. They definitely wont be able to linger here for long, as they would be forced to retreat soon. This Calamity Poisonous Fog has limited the development of the Valley of the Undead. I wonder if theres any way to eradicate this poisonous fog or to become immune to the damage caused by it, Song Jian thought to himself. Since his innate skill can make him immune to the damage from this poisonous fog, there must be other ways to become immune to or mitigate the effects of this poisonous fog. Right then, a hoarse voice came from the stone tower beside the Shadow River. Who dares to trespass the territory of the Undead Sorcerer, Lord Saramo? Song Jian looked up and saw a humanoid creature standing at the top of the dark tower, wearing a black robe and holding a bone wand; The distance was too far for Song Jian to see the creatures face, but he sensed a familiar aura from it. Undead Sorcerer? A sneer appeared on Song Jians face: Then why does it reek so strongly of the Abyss? Rumble~ The huge door at the base of the tower opened, and twelve Skeleton Warriors and a warrior wearing pitch-black armor, holding a two-handed giant sword, came out. Twelve level 32 Skeleton Warriors and a level 35 Elite BOSS Black Warrior? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, You can actually control the Force of Death! Saramo, standing at the top of the stone tower, was radiating with a strong Abyssal Power, yet he was able to control these undead creatures. Clearly, he also possessed the Force of Death that allowed him to control the undead. Could it be that this Saramo has dual professions? Song Jian frowned, his heart sinking. If the opponent could indeed control both the Abyssal Power and the Force of Death, the opponents strength wouldnt just be a simple addition of the two. It would grow by geometrical multiples. But if he didnt eliminate the opponent, Song Jian wouldnt dream of claiming the treasure-filled Valley of the Undead as his own. Twelve Skeleton Warriors are just ordinary monsters, the Black Warrior is a level 35 Elite BOSS with the power of a first-order. If its only these, I can still manage on my own, but theres also Saramo I have no idea if hes an Abyssal Wizard or an Undead Sorcerer Song Jian hesitated. Song Jian had grown significantly stronger now and wasnt afraid of dealing with ordinary monsters, no matter how many came at him. However, facing two creatures with the power of a first-order at the same time would be quite challenging. Whats more, Song Jian couldnt identify Saramos specific attributes. He wasnt clear whether Saramo was an Abyssal Wizard or an Undead Sorcerer. If a fight were to break out, there would be too many variables; But just as Song Jian was hesitant, the Black Warrior and Skeleton Warriors at the entrance of the stone tower had already rushed towards him; Without having to make a choice, Song Jian charged towards them, engaging in a fierce battle with these undead creatures; Frigid Falling Snow! With a swing of his sword forward, a flurry of large snowflakes suddenly fell from the sky. In a matter of seconds, a layer of snow more than half a foot thick quickly covered the ground; The Black Warrior and Skeleton Warriors legs were buried deep in the snow, significantly slowing their movement speed down. They were also covered in a layer of frost, reducing their defense by 20%, and increasing the chances of inflicting critical hits by 10%. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian lightly tapped his foot, charging towards a Skeleton Warrior. The effect of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique didnt apply to him, so walking on the thick snow didnt slow him down in the slightest; With the flickering sword light, ordinary monsters were no match for Song Jian. In a short while, two Skeleton Warriors were chopped into fragments by Song Jian; Just then, a glint suddenly shone in the Black Warriors crimson eyes, brandishing his bone sword that was now tinged with a reddish hue, hacking down towards Song Jian; Bang! His back received a heavy slash, causing him to stumble forward for several steps, while an indicator of over-300-point damage floated above his head; Looking at the Black Warrior, it seemed to have shaken off the slowing effect of the snow, charging towards Song Jian like a heavy truck, plowing a path more than a meter wide through the thick snow; Rage? Song Jian squinted his eyes, brandishing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, clashing in a fierce fight with the Black Warrior; Though Song Jian had a significant advantage over the Black Warrior, the fight was still difficult due to the aid of the Skeleton Warriors. His Vitality Points quickly dropped below 60%. However, Song Jian swiftly took down six Skeleton Warriors, and also depleted more than half of the Black Warriors Vitality Points; Defeating these creatures in front of me is merely a matter of time. The key is Saramo! Song Jian couldnt help but look up at the dark tower. To his surprise, Saramo, who had been standing at the top of the tower, had vanished. Damn it, the effects of the fog are too strong. Its suppressing my senses. I didnt even notice when he disappeared Song Jian furrowed his brows. Forget him, lets clear these creatures in front of me first! Song Jian quickly made a decision; Light Strike! A dazzling golden sword light slashed towards the Black Warrior. Against these undead creatures, Light Strike would inflict double damage and there was a high chance of it triggering critical damage; Boom! The golden Sword Qi heavily bombarded the Black Warriors chest, knocking him catapulted backward; Damage of more than 1800 points floated above the Black Warriors head, reducing his vitality to critical conditions; When a creatures Vitality Points dropped below 10%, it would trigger a weakening state, with both movement and attack speed decreased by 30%; Song Jian glanced at the struggling Black Warrior trying to get up, directed his sword against the remaining Skeleton Warriors. At this moment, the Black Warrior was no longer a threat to him. While it had not yet risen, it was better to take down these Skeleton Warriors first; Chapter 689 - Chapter 689: Chapter 689: Entering the Undead Tower Chapter 689: Chapter 689: Entering the Undead Tower Once free from the restraint of the Black Warrior, these common monsters were no match for Song Jian. And within no time, all the remaining Skeleton Warriors had turned into a pile of shattered bones. After collecting the materials dropped by the Skeleton Warriors, Song Jian took out an Advanced Healing Potion from his bag and drank it, slowly restoring his Vitality Points. At this time, the limping Black Warrior was making its way towards him, its bone knife radiating a striking red glow. Song Jian slightly furrowed his brows. The Black Warrior in front of him strangely seemed devoid of intelligence, acting like a mere killing machine without any regard for its own safety. Superior-level humanoid creatures wouldnt act like this Song Jian thought to himself. However, facing the severely wounded Black Warrior, he swung his long sword, depleting its last bit of Vitality Points. It only dropped a white quality material? Song Jian picked up the item dropped by the Black Warrior, and upon inspecting it, he couldnt help but shake his head, disappointment evident on his face. This was a level thirty-five elite BOSS with first-order combat power, and it didnt even drop equipment, only dropping a white quality material. It was even worse than the previous low-level monsters, a disgrace to its BOSS title. The chance of a BOSS dropping a white quality item was about the same as a low-level monster dropping a silver or higher quality item. Unexpectedly, Song Jian had encountered such an occurrence here. At this time, the doors of the black tower swung wide open, like a beasts wide-open mouth, waiting to swallow its prey. Are you inviting me in? Song Jian looked at the open door of the black tower, a smile appearing on his face as he walked towards it without hesitation. At the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead, the players of the City of Hope Alliance were somewhat disheartened. I feel like we are a burden Li Keer softly mumbled. Our leader can resist the plague fog here, but we cant. Theres no way, we can only wait here What if our leader encounters a monster inside? The monsters here are all above level thirty! If the monster our leader encounters is something he cant handle, do you think we could handle it with a few more players? We cant! Just when everyone was feeling downcast, the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead suddenly lit up. The players of the City of Hope Alliance were immediately put on alert, and they all drew their weapons. In a short while, several figures emerged from the Transmission Array. Song Jian stepped into the black tower, and the door behind him closed with a rumbling sound. The inside of the tower was pitch black. System: You have entered the territory of Abyssal Wizard Saramo. In this Undead Tower, your attributes are suppressed, weakening by 10%. Abyssal Wizard? As expected, another abyssal creatures invasion. They are everywhere, lingering like ghosts! Song Jian muttered with a cold snort. An Abyssal Wizard who can summon undead creatures, the secret must lie within this Undead Tower. A 10% attribute degradation was not much of a concern for Song Jian now, as it actually allowed him to better control his power; Bang~ With a light sound, green firelight burnt up on the walls around him every few meters apart. Human, this is not a place where you should tread! rasped a voice, As punishment, I will leave your body here. I believe your corpse should suffice to make a Death Knight! The Death Knight, the only creature among the undead capable of overkill, has an inherent attribute C Fatal Strike which can inflict tenfold damage. However, this passive effect has a rather low occurrence rate. As the raspy voice echoed again, Song Jian noticed pairs of crimson eyes lighting up, and behemothic wolves, exuding a dark aura, stepped out from the shadows. Abyssal Demon Wolves, each a level-thirty elite BOSS with first-tier combat power? Song Jian blinked in surprise, realizing that he was surrounded by nine such massive black wolves. Kill him but try to keep his body intact. The more complete his body is, the stronger the Death Knight that can be made of it! At Saramos command, the nine gigantic black wolves growled and lunged at Song Jian- You think these big dogs can kill me? Isnt that wishful thinking? Song Jian sneered, taking out a few rocks emitting milky white light from his bag, and hurled them around. Thud! Thud! Thud~ A few crashing sounds, and a dense white fog suddenly surged around Song Jian, enveloping him and the black wolves, spreading through the entire hall on the first floor of the Undead Tower. This white fog also had the effect of suppressing senses, Saramo found that he had unexpectedly lost contact with the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves and could no longer control them. What the hell is this! Saramo, standing at the top of the Undead Tower, watched the white mist on his surveillance monitor. His face darkened with anger. In the center of the seventh-floor hall of the Undead Tower, there was a stone platform, above which hovered a black crystal over a meter high. Saramo stood in front of this crystal, monitoring Song Jians every move. But now, all he could see was the white mist rolling into the hall on the first floor. Mist Shadow Sword Array! This was a primary sword formation that Song Jian had mastered, and it proved highly effective against this sudden onslaught and encirclement. The Mist Shadow Sword Array not only shields against external sensory probes, but it can also severely suppress all investigative abilities of enemies trapped within the formation. The Abyssal Demon Wolves, despite their sharp vision and keen senses, were utterly blinded. They couldnt even detect their comrades who were only a foot away. However, Song Jian, who was inside the sword array, faced no such impediments. Thump! A rock the size of a human head suddenly hit an Abyssal Demon Wolf. The creature crashed against the hard wall behind it, letting out a dreadful scream- At that moment, Song Jian had summoned his rock golem to hide and launch ranged attacks on these bewildered Abyssal Demon Wolves. He himself charged at the wolf that was closest to him. In a one-on-one situation, these Abyssal Demon Wolves were not his match. The Mist Shadow Sword Array not only concealed the sounds made by these wolves, but it also blocked all noise. The other wolves couldnt hear their companions roars and screams. An Abyssal Demon Wolf, riled up in the white mist, suddenly ran into a sharp Sword Qi, which directly cut off one of its ears. As it roared and clawed in the direction of the Sword Qi, it saw nothing. Thus, Song Jian, like an assassin, kept darting in and out among the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves. After each successive hit, he immediately disappeared into the white fog, leaving the beasts no trail to follow. The vitality of the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves steadily dropped, while Song Jians remained at maximum. Thump! Another stone hit an Abyssal Demon Wolfs head, triggering a stunning effect. As it was immobilized, Song Jian rushed out of the fog and directly removed a third of its vitality with a series of sword techniques. Just when it was about to snap out of the stun, he vanished back into the fog. Chapter 690 - Chapter 690: Chapter 690: Double-Headed Giant Chapter 690: Chapter 690: Double-Headed Giant Nine Abyssal Demon Wolves, all of which were Level Thirty Elite Bosses with a first-rank combat power, were extremely difficult to deal with, even for Song Jian. Even if he could ultimately triumph, it would likely be a Pyrrhic victory; However, after using the Mist Shadow Sword Array, Song Jian managed to defeat each of the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves individually with ease; About twenty minutes later, the white fog in the hall began to fade. The effect of the Mist Shadow Sword Array, a basic formation, could only last for thirty minutes. Soon, the suppressing effect of the sword formation started to weaken and Saramo could vaguely see a few demon wolves and the figure of Song Jian through the surveillance screen; Damn it, hes on the left, surround and kill him! roared Saramo; The Nine Demon Wolves seemed to have received Saramos order. They turned around simultaneously and pounced towards Song Jians position; The tiny stone figure behind Song Jian was throwing stone blocks at the pack of wolves desperately. However, the cooldown time for its stone-throwing skill was three to four seconds, which was inadequate to suppress them; Watching as the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves drew closer and closer, a mocking smile appeared on Song Jians face. He stood still and exclaimed, Mist Shadow Death Strike, Sword Formation, arise! In an instant, the white fog inside the hall of the Undead Towers first floor roiled fiercely, collapsing instantly. In mid-air, dozens of chilling, fog swords materialized; Whiz~Whiz~Whiz~ Dozens of white fog swords, seemingly manipulated by an invisible hand, constantly struck at the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves; Faced with this sudden attack, the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves could only passively endure it, unable to even locate their enemy; Following a series of mournful howls, the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves, already severely injured by Song Jian, turned into corpses lying across the cold floor; Eventually, the demon wolves transformed into black mist, slowly dissipating in the air; Saramo, staring at the surveillance screen, raised his head. His crimson eyes radiated anger, but deep down, he couldnt help but feel a sense of trepidation; These nine Abyssal Demon Wolves were one of his trump cards. Even he himself would not escape unscathed when facing them. Yet, this human before him managed to kill them all without sustaining any injuries despite his suppressed condition. His power exceeded Saramos expectations; What power does this human possess to be so formidable? Saramo growled. But soon thereafter, a faint smile appeared on his thin, withered face and he said; The stronger the body, the higher the chances of producing a Death Knight. I look forward to your upcoming performance Having killed the nine Level Thirty Elite Boss Abyssal Demon Wolves with first-rank combat power, he received nothing. All the Demon Wolves turned into a black abyssal aura that dissipated in the air; However, after the death of these nine Demon Wolves, a rotating staircase leading to the second floor appeared on the side of the first-floor hall of the Undead Tower; Is this some sort of test, climbing up one level at a time? A change flashed across Song Jians face, he muttered to himself; There were seven levels in the Undead Tower. If each level contained enemies, by the time Song Jian reached the seventh floor where Saramo, the Abyssal Wizard, was, he would most likely be left with only a fraction of his power. How was he supposed to fight Saramowho would remain in peak conditionat that time? Song Jian sneered, brandishing his long sword. He swung it fiercely towards the ceiling. A sharp Sword Qi whirled and whissed through the air, striking the ceiling above him. Frustration creased Song Jians brow as the Sword Qi disappeared instantly upon contact with the ceiling, nullified by a mysterious power. Ripples spread across the ceiling before everything returned to normal; The Undead Tower itself cant be attacked? Song Jian mused. This was an open strategy. Song Jian could refuse to continue climbing the tower and turn away. Saramo would not pursue him outside the Undead Tower. Now, it did not have any certainty of defeating Song Jian either. However, Song Jian should not expect to take over the entire Valley of the Undead for the City of Hope Alliance. After all, as long as the Abyssal Wizard, Saramo exists, no one dares to fight him under the invasion of the plague fog. The treasures of this valley, most of them cannot be taken away either. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then took a step towards the stone stairs. In no time, he arrived in the hall of the second floor. As soon as Song Jian stepped into the second-floor hall, a strong smell of blood and rot hit his nose. Upon entering, he saw that the whole hall was filled with mangled corpses. A large two-headed giant was snoring, sprawled among the pile of bodies. Drew, wake up. Ive brought food for you! Saramos hoarse voice echoed on the second floor. The two-headed giant twitched its ears, both heads opened their eyes simultaneously and roared loudly: Drew likes food, Drew is hungry! The two-headed giant, Drew, got up from the floor. Only now did Song Jian notice that this monster stood over three meters tall. Its strong body was layered with bulging muscles, and a layer of purple-black scales faintly appeared on the skins surface. Another first order elite BOSS Song Jians lips curled into a mocking smile: Nine first-order elite BOSSes couldnt even cause me the smallest injury before. Now theres only one. How long do you think it can hold me off? One minute or thirty seconds? Hehe, lets see, Drew will give you a surprise! Saramos hoarse laugh echoed in Song Jians ear. Although Song Jian said nonchalantly, this two-headed monster in front of him was probably more powerful than the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves on the first floor combined. Otherwise, it wouldnt be allowed to reside on the second floor. Thump thump thump~ The two-headed giant beat its chest furiously, letting out a roar like a gorilla. With a grab, Drew pulled out a giant war blade over two meters long from the pile of corpses and gripped it tightly in his right hand. Then his left hand fumbled around where he was sleeping and seized a magic staff. He then swung it forcefully at Song Jian. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ Dozens of Frost Arrows condensed in the air and shot towards Song Jian. Song Jians face changed instantly and he quickly dodged to the side. The Frost Arrows were swift and hit the spot where he was standing in an instant, exploding on impact with the floor. Boom boom~ An area of about ten square meters was instantly covered in frost. Although Song Jian was not hit directly, he was swept by the residual force and half of his body was covered with frost, heavily slowing his movement. Instant-cast group Frost Arrows? Song Jian was stunned by the two-headed giants move. He had never seen a mage who could cast a group Frost Arrow spell, let alone instant-casting it. Seeing Song Jian avoiding the Frost Arrows, the two-headed giant wielding the two-metre-plus war blade, charged at him. I recommend everyone a book, Super Private Server, where spiritual energy disappears, alien races roam, and Chen Tian obtains a legendary private server, fighting across the heavens! If it sounds good, everyone can go have a look! Chapter 691 - Chapter 691: Chapter 691 Chaotic Blade Sword Array Chapter 691: Chapter 691 Chaotic Blade Sword Array Is this guy a melee class or a magic class? As the dual-headed giant rushed at him, Song Jian quickly brandished his sword to block it. With his strength attribute surpassing a hundred points, even without using his sword skills, Song Jian could still stand firm against the dual-headed giant without losing ground. Broken Wing Dance! Sweeping Sword Style! When Song Jian unleashed his sword techniques, the dual-headed giant struggled to fight back, bearing numerous sword scars on its body. Although the giant was bare-chested, its skin was incredibly tough. The layer of purplish-black scales on its body surface greatly reduced the damage it took. Even though it looked suppressed and miserable under Song Jians attack, in reality, its Vitality Points hadnt decreased much. Just a big punching bag Song Jian smirked coldly, crouched slightly, and stabbed his longsword from under the giants ribs into its lower back, but a burst of sparks emerged as the tough scales blocked it. Roar~ The dual-headed giant swung its war saber upward, forcing Song Jian to dodge quickly. As he readied himself to charge in, he suddenly saw a dazzling crimson light emitted from the magic staff in the giants left hand. A fireball, as big as a basketball, was rapidly forming at the top of the magic staff, and before Song Jian could steady himself, the fireball was already pummeling towards him. Instant Fireball Spell! Song Jian cried out in surprise as he was too late to dodge. He was directly hit in the chest by the fireball, forcing him to stagger backwards five or six steps before brutally colliding with the wall. A damage of over three hundred floated above Song Jians head. His face turned grim: the dual-headed giant, though it looked like one individual, fought as though a mage and a warrior were working together. Moreover, any magic cast from the staff in its left hand was instant- in the close combat, there was no way to dodge in time. Song Jian gritted his teeth, gave a cold snort, and directly summoned the little stone man. After appearing, the over one-meter tall little stone man seemed very cheerful, continuously jumping around and making incomprehensible noises. Hit its head! Song Jian ordered. Forceful Strike! the right head of the dual-headed giant bellowed. Its right hands war saber traced a red mark in the air. The scorching aura raised the surrounding temperature by a few degrees. A ball of flame emerged from the surface of the war saber, chopping down towards Song Jian. Flash Thunder Strike! Electric light flickered on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword as it collided hard with the war saber. At this moment, a rock as big as a human head flew towards the giants head. The target was the left head of the dual-headed giant, whose left hand was stealthily directing the tip of the magic staff at Song Jians abdomen. At the tip of the staff, a seething breath was condensing. Boom~ The stone ball hit the left head of the dual-headed giant, thrusting the head backward. Although it didnt trigger a dizziness effect, the energy gathered at the top of the staff surged and then quickly dispersed. A rebound damage of over five hundred floated above the giants head. Well done! Song Jian laughed. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Snow at Dusk! Song Jian let out a low roar and swung his longsword violently. It seemed as if a tornado brewed in the air, and suddenly, snowflakes were drifting in the entire second-floor hall. In a few seconds, a thick layer of snow covered the floor, and all the bodies were buried underneath. As Song Jian swung his sword, the snowflakes in the air spun towards the dual-headed giant. Each snowflake was a condensed Sword Qi. The moment they approached the giant, their speed increased sharply, leaving a three-inch-long sword mark on it with a breaking-the-air sound. Plop Plop Plop~ With Song Jians sword dancing, a series of damage points, sixty or seventy points each, floated above the two-headed giants head, and its body surface was also covered with a layer of frost making its movement and attack speeds significantly slower. Boom, boom, boom~ The little stone man on the side was shouting while continuously forming stone balls and aiming them at the two-headed giants skull. Light Strike! A dazzling golden Sword Qi harshly slashed onto the two-headed giants shoulder. Although it was not a shadow undead creature, the damage from this strike could rank within the top three of all of Song Jians sword techniques. Roar~ The dazzling Sword Qi directly broke through the two-headed giants defense, leaving a wound over a foot long on its shoulder. The flesh was turned inside out, revealing the white bone inside. The two-headed giant suddenly raised its magic staff with its left hand and then heavily struck the ground with it. Boom! With a soft sound, Song Jian suddenly felt a surge of energy emanating from the two-headed giant sending him flying. Countless dark grey energy light points appeared around the giant. Starburst Skill! Damn, another instant spell! Song Jian glanced at his Vitality Points; this strike had directly dealt over eight hundred points of damage. What bad luck, it even scores a critical hit! Song Jian took out an Advanced Healing Potion and drank it. Blade Dance of Bloodshed! The right head of the two-headed giant roared, swinging its war blade faster, stirring up waves of crimson energy and dispersing all the surrounding snow. Startled, Song Jian quickly used the Rapid Sword skill. Clang, clang, clang~ A series of clashes occurred dozens of times in an instant. Even though Song Jian had used the Rapid Sword skill, he still couldnt completely block the two-headed giants attacks and was hit several times. However, each blows damage was not high, and by the time the effect of the giants skill ended, Song Jian had only lost over five hundred points of Vitality. This is only the second level and its this difficult, and there are at least four more levels to go Thinking about it, Song Jian couldnt help but feel gloomy. After achieving first-order Combat Power and experiencing a powerful surge in strength, Song Jians mentality had slowly changed. However, he was no longer the same as he was before. From the package, he took out three sword stones and threw them into the air, which resulted in the appearance of a saber-toothed shadow in the air. Chaotic Blade Sword Array! In the air, dozens of round-shaped Sword Qi about three feet long slowly emerged. As Song Jian ordered, Kill!, these sword edges, like wild animals fangs, began to spin in the air and hack towards the two-headed giant. Although this sword array was also a beginner level, it was among the most fierce in terms of attack within the beginner-level sword arrays. It didnt have any other additional effects; it purely pursued attack. As the sword array was released, the two-headed giant couldnt resist. Its hands flailed wildly as it roared, continuously retreating. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~ The fierce Sword Qi easily tore apart its scale defense. In no time, the two-headed giant was bloodied all over, its Vitality Points rapidly decreasing. Id like to recommend a book to you all, Super Private Server. When spiritual energy has vanished and alien races roam freely, Chen Tian obtains a legendary private server and fights across the heavens! Its quite good, you all should check it out! Chapter 692 - Chapter 692: Chapter 692: The Stitched Monster Chapter 692: Chapter 692: The Stitched Monster Sword Formation, is a skill that Song Jian obtained during an assessment task, and its been elevated to a high level, allowing him to create advanced Sword Formations. But creating an advanced Sword Formation drains too much energy and time. After Song Jian returned, he didnt have time to create them, and could only manage to put together a few primary Sword Formations and two sets of intermediate ones for self-defense. Unexpectedly, he got to use them. Even though the Chaotic Blade Sword Array is a primary Sword Formation, it managed to inflict over three thousand points of damage on the double-headed giant, virtually obliterating over half of its scales, drastically reducing its defense. Snowfall at dusk! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword danced, and a cold wind swept through the second-floor hall, causing the dissipating snow to pile up once again, and snowflake-like Sword Qi whipped up in the air. The snowfall at dusk attack was like the Chaotic Blade Sword Array, but it also carried the effects of slowing down the movement and reducing the defense of its target. The attacking strength of the snowflake Sword Qi was far less than that of the Chaotic Blade Sword Array, and once an attack was launched, the snowflake Sword Qi would dissipate, unlike the tooth-like Sword Qi in the Chaotic Blade Sword Array, which was capable of relentless, repetitive attacks. Swish, swish, swish, swish~ The chill wind whipped up snowflakes, ceaselessly battering the double-headed giant, even obstructing its sight. Initially, it could only inflict double-digit damage, but after the giants skin and scales had been slashed apart, each drop of blood resulted in three-digit damage. Soon, after Song Jian finished his Snowfall at dusk swords move, the double-headed giant swayed twice before crashing heavily onto the floor. Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief. As the entire second floor was covered in snow and the smell concealed, Song Jian took out food and honey wine, slowly recovering his lost Vitality Points and Mental Strength. Well done, but youve only cleared the second floor. You still have four floors to breakthrough. Every floor is more difficult than the last, but I hope you can face me in the end, hehehe~ Saramos voice echoed in Song Jians ear once again, the coarse voice sounding as irritating as two broken pieces of glass grinding against each other. Song Jian snorted, choosing not to reply. If things really were as Saramo said, with the defense power on each ascending floor being stronger than the last, even if Song Jian could reach the top of the seventh-floor tower, he would be powerless to fight against Saramo. Damn it, why should I follow his path? This Undead Tower isnt very tall, only about thirty meters. My steel wings and Morphing into Dark Cloud, could both fly up there Song Jian thought to himself, eyeing the appearing staircase. Once he recovered, Song Jian didnt immediately go up to the third floor. Instead, he turned and headed first floorwards. You felt like you couldnt continue and youre planning to leave, are you? Saramos taunting voice echoed in Song Jians ear again. Youre just going to give up like that? Dont you want to try again? Perhaps the upper floors arent as I described. After all, such a powerful Guardian cant be easily subdued! This Undead Tower, it controls the entire valley. Aha, it seems Ive caught some interesting images. Ha ha, those people who came in with you seem to be pursued by others. Do you want to go help them? Perhaps directly ascending the tower is the right choice. Because right now, you dont even know where your companions are. But now all you need to do is defeat me, take control of this Undead Tower and you can control the whole valley. Maybe you can still save them. Why dont you have a try? Song Jian felt a sinking feeling, Saramos words made him hesitate. Maybe hes deceiving me, or maybe its true. After all, the Transmission Array in this valley can be linked not only by us, but also by anyone nearby Maybe what you said is right, now they must not be near the Transmission Array, and instead of searching blindly in the valley, its better to kill you directly and control the Undead Tower! Song Jians eyes flashed with a strong intention to kill. There must be surveillance equipment in the Undead Tower, otherwise, Saramo wouldnt be intimately familiar with Song Jians actions. Therefore, theres a high likelihood that Saramo is right. By controlling this Undead Tower, the entire valley can be controlled. But as to how to control it, that can only be known after ascending to the seventh floor of the Undead Tower. Just as Song Jian was about to rush out to the first floor, the two heavy stone doors suddenly closed automatically. You want to escape, huh? Ha ha ha, how could I possibly let you go? Youre the Death Knight Ive chosen! The sound of Saramos insane laughter echoed in the first-floor hall. The attributes of the stone doors are the same as the Undead Tower, immuno-attack damage. After trying twice, Song Jian had no choice but to turn back and continue towards the stairs to the second floor. In actual fact, flying directly to the seventh floor from the outside would be possible, but it would require the person controlling the Undead Tower to open the permissions. Given Song Jians current state, even if he flew up from the outside, he would be blocked by the protection facilities outside the Undead Tower and would not be able to approach it. In order to seize the authority of the Undead Tower, one must travel up floor by floor, defeating the Guardian of each floor before meeting the actual controller of the Undead Tower. This advantage of the terrain gives the controller of the Undead Tower a significant advantage. The Guardian of the third floor is a grotesque Stitched Monster, bloated with various parts of different beasts stitched onto its body. The entire body sagged into a gigantic pile, just like a meat mountain. One cant even discern where its head ends and where its rear begins. Right in the middle of this meat mountain, theres a huge mouth continuously murmuring Kurasomodo. Above this huge Stitched Monsters head was a display of its attributes. Abyssal Stitched Monster- Kurasomodo (Tier One Combat Power), Elite BOSS, Level Thirty-Five, Vitality Points: 8500/8500, Features: Decay, Super Recovery Looking at the meat mountain that occupied half of the hall, Song Jians face darkened immediately. This gigantic Stitched Monster, besides having a ghastly and disgusting appearance, gave off a very unpleasant odor all over. Even standing at the doorway, Song Jian got the feeling akin to being in a dump. Battling such a monster would certainly be a severe psychological test. Ha ha ha, Kurasomodo is my favorite Abyssal Stitched Monster. See the beast remains stitched onto it? They were all captured by me and merged into its body. Its my most perfect masterpiece, and it even has a soul. Ha ha ha ha, I am the greatest Abyssal Wizard! The sound of Saramos insane laughter echoed in the hall once again. Three huge eyes had been stitched into the body of the Stitched Monster, each one about a meter in diameter. Besides these three large eyes, a dozen more human-sized eyes had also been stitched in. Hearing Saramos voice, all the eyes of the Stitched Monster opened and stared at Song Jian. Froth spewed from its tusk-filled mouth, creating a putrid odor. It kept murmuring: Kurasomodo I wish to recommend a book to everyone, Super Private Server. The spiritual energy disappeared, and the alien races ran rampant. Chen Tian obtained a legendary private server and embarked on a journey across various worlds! Its a good read, and everyone can check it out! Chapter 693 - Chapter 693: Chapter 693: Abyssal Wizard Saramo Chapter 693: Chapter 693: Abyssal Wizard Saramo Looking at the towering mass of flesh in front of him, Song Jian frowned, this sort of monster didnt even inspire a desire to fight, he simply didnt want to get near it. However, upon hearing the stitched monster repeatedly calling its own name, an idea crossed Song Jians mind about a skill he possessed, the Shackles Mark; Once you know your opponents true name and have some of their flesh, you can infuse it with the Shackles Mark, leading to the direct destruction of their soul; Kurasomodo, I like this name. Song Jian said with a small smile, and then with a swing of his sword, he cut into the monster, slicing off a piece of rancid-smelling flesh before it could react; Roar~ The stitched monsters senses appeared remarkably dull, it wasnt until Song Jian retreated that it realized it was in pain. It let out an angry roar, and opened its fanged mouth to spew a thick green venom at Song Jian; Song Jian hastily dodged, the venom splattering on the floor where he had just been standing. Hiss~ Grey bubbles began to appear on the floor, the corrosive venom continually eating away, yet, because of the Undead Towers special properties, there was an unseen mystical power counteracting the corrosive force of the venom. Waves rippled across the floor, spreading out in all directions; You idiot, didnt I tell you not to use this corrosive venom inside the Undead Tower! roared Saramo, his voice echoing through the hall; Kurasomodo is in pain, I want to eat him, gobble him up! The stitched monsters numerous limbs flailed violently, exerting its rage as its tremendous body writhed towards Song Jian; Kurasomodo Song Jian utilized the Shackles Mark, the piece of flesh in his hand igniting, enveloped in black flame, the pure essence of the Abyssal Demon Flame embodying an intense Abyssal power; The essence of the Abyss Abyssal Demon Flame! No, human, why do you possess this power that does not belong to you? Saramo, who seemed to constantly be monitoring the hall, cried out in alarm at the sight of the black flame in Song Jians hand; Song Jian ignored Saramos enraged cry and continued softly reciting the spell; Using its true name as a guide and its flesh as authentication, the Shackles Mark, MARK! Boom! The Abyssal Demon Flame flared up, quickly reduced the flesh in Song Jians hand to ashes. Then it condensed into an odd Abyss Rune and flew towards the stitched monster; Hiss~ On the monsters body, a black lotus opened, emitting an eye-catching light. The stitched monster gave out a dreadfully shrill roaring shriek. Its massive form uncontrollably thrashed about on the floor, splotches of blood emerged all over its body, looking as though it would collapse at any moment; What the hell did you do to it! Saramo roared, but at this point, all he could do was watch helplessly, unable to inflict any harm on Song Jian; Mark, Pain! Upon seeing the stitched monster writhing on the floor, Song Jian spoke under his breath; Roar~ A sorrowful roar burst from the monsters mouth. Blood began to seep from its three gargantuan eyes. Even the areas where it had healed and fused together flawlessly begun to bleed slowly. Its colossal form seemed like it could crumble at any second; It seems that the mark has taken effect! A hint of a smile formed at the corner of Song Jians mouth, he then yelled out: Mark, Annihilate! The monsters roaring suddenly halted. Its enormous form, like a fish out of water, bounced up and then smashed back down heavily. The entire Undead tower quivered as though it had experienced an earthquake; Hehe~ The noise coming from the stitched monster sounded like a traveler, who had been wandering the desert for a dozen or so days without a single drop of water. The sound, filled with despair and desolation; Thin rays of light began to rise from the monsters body and wisp away slowly in mid-air. As the light particles overflowed, the stitched monsters body began to slowly harden, its Vitality Points visibly falling at an alarming speed; With no soul, the body has no reason to exist, even for undead monsters. They may not need flesh and blood, but they must have a soul to continue surviving; Not much later, Song Jian felt the connection between the Shackles Mark and him disappear, signifying that the powerful stitched monster before his eyes was utterly and completely dead; And in fact, it was just as he thought; bloody stitches appeared on the surface of the stitched monster, all the integrated animal limbs had begun to rot and crumble. Within a mere few seconds, the stitched monster was releasing a strong stench of rotting flesh; Looks like this place would need a thorough cleaning ten times over before anyone could live in it again. Song Jian said softly, as he ran for the stairs that had appeared; Floors Four, Five, Six, they were all infested with formidable monsters possessing Stage One Combat Power. But all of their names and attributes were clearly visible above their heads, and they were all beings of flesh and blood. After a simple fight, Song Jian harvested their flesh, then using the Shackles Mark, he slaughtered them all; Damn it, what kind of technique is that? Why does it carry the essence of the Abyss when I have never seen it before! Saramo bellowed, his eyes reflecting a touch of trepidation; Saramo did not know what the Shackles Mark was, but he instinctively feared it. It was an unsettling skill, one that even he himself did not wish to have cast on him; To run away again like a fleeing dog? Saramo muttered to himself: No, no, Ive already run away once, I dont want to do it again. I refuse to believe that a skill that potent and terrifying comes without any repercussions! Rumble~ The stone door of the seventh floor of the Undead Tower gradually opened, and Saramo finally faced Song Jian; Are you the one controlling the entire Undead Tower? As soon as he entered, Song Jians eyes were drawn to the black crystal on the pedestal next to Saramo. Such an eye-catching sight; You think youve won? All because of that peculiar skill of yours! Saramo roared, his black cloak billowing around him though there was no wind. He slowly began to ascend into the air; Abyssal Wizard Saramo. Song Jian asked with an easy expression: Just to confirm, Saramo is your real name right? Saramo is my name, but not my surname. I belong to the Abyssal Clan and my family name is Modo Suddenly, a light bulb seemed to go off in Saramos mind and he clamped his mouth shut, his eyes immediately gleaming with excitement as he began to guffaw: Hahaha, does that peculiar skill of yours need to know our true names to cast? Hahaha, I wont tell you my true name! Without it, that terrifying skill of yours cant touch me! Chapter 694 - Chapter 694: Chapter 694: Flame Lord Chapter 694: Chapter 694: Flame Lord There are no small number of monsters who can hide their true names and information, and the more intelligent the species, the deeper the hiding of their own true names; Only the words Abyssal Wizard Saramo were shown above Saramos head, but obviously, Saramo was only a part of his name, not all of it. What a pity! Song Jian felt a little regretful, as the effect of Shackles Mark was really too powerful and could completely enable him to kill monsters of higher tiers, no matter how powerful they were. Even those with first, second, or even third tier or higher combat power could be instantly killed once affected by the Shackles Mark; Shadow Arrow! Saramo launched the first attack, raising his Bone Wand and casting an Abyssal magic spell at Song Jian; When Song Jian saw Saramos arm holding the magic staff, the disappointment in his eyes deepened; Although Saramo in front of him was an Abyssal Wizard, he was an undead creature without any flesh and blood, so even if his true name was known, there was no way to use the Shackles Mark on him; Gloomy Snowfall! With a swing of his sword, snowflakes began to float around Song Jian, and the ground quickly began to accumulate snow. As Song Jian deepened his understanding of this move, the originally less than one-foot deep snow now buried people up to their knees, reducing their movement speed by at least 40%; Boom boom boom~ Countless snowflakes surged towards the Shadow Arrow, and each snowflake collision would cause a roar, weakening the power of the Shadow Arrow. Under the sweep of countless snowflakes, Saramos move directly collapsed midway, causing no harm to Song Jian; But the remaining blood flowers flew towards Saramo like moths to a flame; Abyss Shield! With a wave of Saramos Bone Wand, three translucent shields appeared in front of him, arranged in a triangle pattern to protect him. Then, Saramo began to retreat rapidly; The seventh floor hall was less than a hundred square meters, but as Saramo withdrew rapidly, the space seemed to expand infinitely. In a short while, Song Jian found that the space of the seventh floor hall had exceeded half the size of a football field; Is this the advantage of controlling the Undead Tower? A look of envy appeared in Song Jians eyes; Bang bang bang~ Snowflake Sword Qi constantly struck Saramos conjured shield, and the sound of explosions was heard one after another. The three Abyss Shields surfaces were all marked with deep sword marks; Crack~ With a crisp shattering sound, one Abyss Shields energy was exhausted and was finally shattered by the Sword Qi, but the remaining two Abyss Shields persisted; Blade of the Abyss! Saramo swung his Bone Wand at Song Jian, and a crescent-shaped gray air mass over a foot long flew towards Song Jian; This crescent-shaped gray air mass had a metallic luster on its edge and moved with extreme speed, making a sharp whistling sound in the air; Earth Teeth Assault! Song Jian stomped his right foot, and a fang-like air mass emerged from the ground, rushing towards Saramo at the same speed; Boom~ The two air masses collided with each other, causing a thunderous explosion and the release of intense energy; Up to this point, Saramo had only used low-level Abyssal spells, and Song Jian had not put in his full strength, seeming to be testing each others limits; However, after several exchanges, both sides realized that continuing in this way would never cause fatal damage to their opponent; Song Jian suddenly rushed towards Saramo, turning into a hazy gray mist, moving extremely fast, while Saramo quickly chanted incantations, chanting enchanting Abyssal words from his mouth, and the strong Abyssal Power began to ripple violently around him. In an instant, both of them started to unleash their full power to attack. Song Jian had found out that after advancing from Sword Controller to Sword Master, his attack methods had gradually transitioned from close combat to long-range attacks. The significant increase in mental attributes became Song Jians main attribute. Moreover, after grasping several core skills of the Sword Master, he had to make changes. However, before giving birth to a Sword Spirit and crafting his Sword Core, Song Jian had to continue using his previous fighting style. Closing the distance between them was the only way to achieve victory. Wings of Steel! Behind Song Jian appeared a pair of wings flickering with metallic cold light. With a fierce flap of the wings, his speed instantly surged to the next level. Saramo watched as the distance between him and Song Jian grew closer without any sign of panic on his face. Instead, a strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Kuladisa, Xiwa! Just as Song Jian was about to approach him, Saramo finally finished reciting a long incantation. Boom! The entire hall resounded with a thunderous roar, and the Abyssal Power within the hall became almost tangible. Even on the ceiling seven or eight meters above, there appeared a huge black vortex formed by the Abyssal Power. Saramos body began to violently expand, his skeletal frame started to be covered in flesh and hard scales, and his limbs grew thicker. A huge tail emerged from his back, and sharp bone spurs sprouted from his spine. Even a pair of dark red flesh wings appeared behind him. The black cloak was torn apart by the expanding body, and Saramo transformed into a true Abyssal Demon. Roar~ Saramo let out an angry roar, sparks flying from his mouth and nose, exhaling a scent of molten lava and sulfur. A Flame Lord of the Abyssal Demons? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he stared at the transformed Saramo and spoke in a low voice. At this moment, Saramos body radiated intense heat, and dark red flames rose around him. There were many creatures in the Abyss, and demons were just one of them, belonging at the top of the food chain. However, there were many types of Abyssal Demons, with the Flame Lord being just one of them. The most proficient race in controlling Abyssal Magic Flames among the Abyssal Demons Song Jian was somewhat speechless, looking at the Abyssal Flames burning on his opponents body, which should be the lowest level of Magic Flames in the Abyss. Did you think Im just a fragile Mage? Youre wrong! The body of the Abyssal Demon race is harder than steel! Saramo roared, filling the air with thick smoke and the smell of sulfur. Whoosh~ Saramos flesh wings flapped violently towards Song Jian, sending a scorching hot airflow mixed with the breath of flames at him. Flame Flow Impact! Song Jians face changed, and he swung the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward. A dazzling Sword Qi collided with the scorching air, causing a loud explosion. Flame Giant Blade! Saramo roared, and the Bone Wand in his hand ignited into raging flames, in the air it condensed into a three-to-four-meter-long flaming blade, ruthlessly slashing down at Song Jian. Chapter 695 - Chapter 695: Chapter 695: Slave Chapter 695: Chapter 695: Slave The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Bone Wand in Saramos hand collided fiercely. The Sword Qi directly broke the Flame Giant Blade, hitting the Bone Wand and leaving a deep mark on it; At this moment, Saramo discovered that the Flame Giant Blade condensed on the surface of his Bone Wand seemed to cause no harm at all to Song Jian, like an illusion; You, is your Fire Resistance so high? Saramo exclaimed in surprise, and at the same time, his heart sank, having a bad feeling; Transforming into the Flame Lord was his most powerful move. The Flame Lord not only possesses the robust body of an Abyssal demon but also excels in using flame spells. He is equally strong in both melee and ranged combat, a fairly balanced warrior race; However, if the opponent has high Fire Resistance, it would be equivalent to severing one of Saramos arms, leaving him to fight with only one arm; Fire Resistance? Hahaha, do I need that thing? Song Jian burst into laughter, and a surge of black flame suddenly rose on his body surface; Magic Flame of Abyss? Saramos eyes showed horror, he backed away, shouting, How can a human have such pure Magic Flame of Abyss, no, no, this is not just Magic Flame of Abyss, it is the advanced Abyssal Raging Flame! Saramos face expressed shock. He was a pure Abyssal demon and a Flame Lord who excels in Abyssal Flames. He could only control the lowest level of Abyssal Flames, but the human in front of him controlled an advanced Abyssal Raging Flame that was many levels higher than his. Everything happening before him made Saramo feel like he was dreaming, and it was the most unrealistic kind of nightmare; A human holds control over the Abyssal Raging Flame, something that even an Abyssal demon doesnt have control of, this, this is simply Saramo roared in his mind, but he couldnt change the reality unfolding before him; Song Jian was covered in demonic flames that coalesced into a suit of black armor. Saramo suddenly realized that the Abyssal Flames which once felt like a part of his body, were beginning to break free of his control, and were starting to harm him instead; This was not just like severing one of his arms. It was as if somebody had taken control of it to attack him; Saramo suddenly realized, his decision to transform into the Flame Lord didnt seem like a good decision; But, at this point, he couldnt revert to his previous form of Undead Skeletons. If he really did that, he would probably die faster facing the closely-approaching Song Jian; No, this shouldnt be happening! Saramo howled in despair. He was originally a wandering wizard expelled from the Abyssal Land. Due to an accident, he became an undead creature, and surprisingly found fortune in his misfortune. He took over the Valley of the Undead and became the master of the Undead Tower. He originally wanted to take his time to grow here, but he never expected that someone would break into this valley, fight past the six guardians of the Undead Tower, and confront him directly. The most important thing was that this person was controlling the Abyssal Raging Flame, which suppressed his power. This filled Saramo with deep despair. It made all his efforts feel meaningless, with death slowly approaching him; I have already died once, I dont want to taste that desolate flavor again, death is too terrifying! Saramo let out a despairing roar; Human, I am willing to offer you this Undead Tower. With it, you can control the entire Undead Valley and even save your companions Saramo finally pleaded Song Jian; Upon killing you, I can still control this Undead Tower! Song Jian remained unmoved, he continued to wield the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, hacking at the Flame Lord Saramo; Having lost the power of Abyssal Flames, Saramo was now simply a larger foot soldier, inferior even to the six tower guardians; Human, if you spare me, Im willing to serve you as my master and become your slave! Saramos Vitality Points kept dropping. He had no trump cards left and had nothing that could convince Song Jian apart from himself; Bang! Song Jian knocked Saramo flying with a slash of his sword, with a hint of a smile on his face, he said: Are you really willing to respect me as your master and become my slave? A glimmer of joy flashed across Saramos face. He stumbled towards Song Jian and kneeled with one knee on the ground. With one hand propping him up and the other on his chest, he bowed his head to the ground and roared: I, a humble Abyssal demon, the Flame Lord, offer my loyalty to my great master! I am willing to become a slave to the master and never betray! Never betray? A cold smile crept on Song Jians face, he said, This is not something you just say. Saramo suddenly felt something was amiss. He looked up with a puzzled look on his face and asked, Master, do you want to make a slavery contract with me? Its possible.I am willing to sign a slavery contract with my great master Theres no need. Any contract will have loopholes, also, anything so powerful cant be bound by a piece of paper, Song Jian said solemnly: Now, tell me your true name! Even the slave contracts provided by the system couldnt guarantee that a slave will never rebel. As soon as the slaves level and the masters level become significantly differed, its pretty easy for a rebellion to occur; Tr, True Name? Saramos face wore an expression of terror. He hesitated and asked in a low voice, Master, you are you going to use that move on me? Its just a method of control. As long as you obey me, I wont resort to it. After all, a living Abyssal demon is worth more than a dead one! Song Jian laughed; Saramo hesitated. His lips moved, but he didnt speak his true name. A voice deep within him was defiantly telling him not to tell Song Jian his true name; Saramo wanted to believe his intuition, unwilling to give his True Name to Song Jian. However, Song Jians smile gradually faded, replaced with a fierce expression and the glint of murderous intent in his eyes. Saramo suddenly realized that if he didnt say his True Name now, he would have to die. If he told Song Jian his True Name, he might die, but there was a chance he might not; Master, my True Name is Saramo Karishis Mote Saramo finally revealed his true name. A smile spread across Song Jians lips. As soon as Saramo finished speaking, he suddenly swung his sword and hacked fiercely at him; Chapter 696 - Chapter 696: Chapter 696: Ancient War Tree Chapter 696: Chapter 696: Ancient War Tree Seeing Song Jians sword slashing towards him, Saramo instinctively wanted to dodge backward, but upon seeing Song Jians gaze, he couldnt help but shiver and remain motionless, clenching his teeth to endure the strike; Thud~ The sword cut into Saramos arm, scraping off a fistful of bloody flesh. Saramos pained face was distorted, but he didnt dare to move; Saramo, youre doing very well! Song Jian nodded; Saramo immediately knelt down on one knee and respectfully said, Great Master, everything of Saramos is yours Song Jian didnt pay him any attention, directly grabbing the bloody flesh and began casting the Shackles Mark; Saramo instantly felt an irresistible mysterious force heavily binding him, but upon slightly moving his body, he found nothing unusual about it; Soul! He has imprisoned my soul! Saramo roared in his heart, but his facial expression became even more respectful; Watching the bloody flesh in Song Jians hand slowly being burned to nothing by black flames, Saramos eyes flashed with a trace of understanding; So, its necessary to use my true name and flesh to cast this skill. If only I had known earlier Saramo felt endless regret in his heart. If he hadnt transformed into an Abyss demon, how could an undead creature possibly have any flesh and blood? Furthermore, he had guessed earlier that the other party needed his true name, but in the end, why did he still let this human cast such a terrifying skill; Saramo knew that from now on, he would probably become this humans lifelong slave; After casting the Shackles Mark, Song Jian finally let out a sigh of relief, looking at Saramo with a hint of a smile in his eyes; Saramo, youre doing great. Now, tell me how to control this Undead Tower and how to control the entire Undead Valley. The Shackles Marks duration was only a month, but Saramo was no Blade of the Abyss, and his current strength was just at the first rank of Combat Power. Even Song Jian could easily kill him now; The only reason to keep Saramo alive was for Song Jian to gain control of the Undead Tower more quickly; On the other side, Wang Qi and his group were currently fleeing in disgrace within the Valley of the Undead. Behind them, a standard five-member team was easily pursuing them, occasionally attacking them as if they were toying with mice. They, they seem to want to drive us deeper into the Valley of the Undead Luo Tianyu panted, her armor severely damaged. The durability of some parts had been reduced to zero, and the equipment disappeared. It would only reappear after being repaired. There was also a bloody mark on her cheek, seemingly cut open by a sharp blade; Damn, the effects of the Heavens Disaster Poison Fog have already stacked up to three layers. We lose 15 Vitality Points per second and cant hold on much longer. Just who are these people? Why are they so powerful? We couldnt even defeat them with our group of over twenty. Wang Qi angrily roared; You guys, dont you notice that the aura they emit is very similar to the one radiated by Song Jian? Suddenly someone reminded. Song Jian? First Rank Combat Power? All of them have First Rank Combat Power! Wang Qi and the others were dumbfounded, not expecting there were even players who possessed first rank combat power at their level, moreover, a whole well-coordinated team; Even if they were merely first rank combatants who had only passed the Class B assessment, all their attributes could be increased by more than 10 points. Combined with the advantages of having higher levels, killing players below level 30 like Wang Qi and the others was extremely easy; Moreover, it seemed that these five were at least Class A or even Class A+ players. Any of these attributes could crush anyone in Wang Qis group; Tulu, is there any fun in driving them like this? Do you really think they can make it deeper into the Valley of the Undead? A lazy archer shot an arrow ahead and said somewhat discontentedly. Its just for a little extra insurance. With them scouting the path ahead, wouldnt it make things easier for us? a man with animal ears shrugged indifferently and said, If youre willing to take the lead, I dont mind just killing these guys now! Just based on these God-favored ones? Hmph, I think they will die from the poison fog before they even reach half the way! The archer pursed his lips and said, but he didnt complain any further. These God-favored individuals sure have great potential. In just a few short months, they have almost reached level 30. If we let them grow, they would pose too great a threat to us! A man wearing fluffy animal skin clothes stroked the black giant wolf by his side. In his eyes, which lingered on Wang Qi and the others, there was a deep killing intent; Why else would they be called God-favored? People who are favored by the gods I can see that they are almost unable to hold on. Huh! Theyve found a Shadow Forest! Thats a great find! Just this Shadow Forest alone, our trip wouldnt be a loss! Hurry up and keep up! Cant let them get away; their equipment is pretty good, and losing even one of them is our loss! Hmph, where else can they run? Weve blocked their way back, and running deeper is suicide. Theres no need for us to do anything; theyll be poisoned to death! Wang Qi looked at his companions around him. They were all injured, and their vitality was less than half. They were all relying on Advanced Healing Potions to hold on. However, Advanced Healing Potions also had a cooldown time, and the Heavens Disaster Poison Fog currently stacking on them made the effect of these potions weaker and weaker; Theres a forest up ahead! Lets go quickly! A player wearing a robe suddenly pointed ahead and shouted loudly. Ziqiang, are you thinking about summoning a Tree Shepherd? One of his companions beside him, with brightened eyes, shouted; Thats right, my class is Tree Shepherd! Im invincible in a forest! Zhang Ziqiangs face was filled with excitement. Hurry up! Try to stall for time. The Alliance leader will definitely come and save us! Wang Qi shouted loudly; Since Song Jian was in the Undead Tower, he had been cut off from all contact methods, and they couldnt even get in touch with him; The group quickly rushed into the Shadow Forest. Ancient Shadow Tree! Great! The quality of the trees here is extremely high. Perhaps we can summon a golden Ancient War Tree! Zhang Ziqiang touched a huge tree that required several people to embrace and excitedly roared; After a series of incantations, the Ancient Shadow Tree that Zhang Ziqiang touched suddenly shook violently. An old face appeared on the sturdy trunk, and the branches coiled together, forming two robust arms. The roots buried in the ground became two stout legs, struggling to climb up from the soil; Ancient War Tree of Shadows, I salute you, great master! The resurrected tree-man roared and knelt on one knee before Zhang Ziqiang; Chapter 697 - Chapter 697: Chapter 697: Assassination Chapter 697: Chapter 697: Assassination Summoned by Zhang Ziqiang, this Ancient War Tree Shadow stood over ten meters tall, and upon seeing its attributes, a shocked expression appeared on Zhang Ziqiangs face. My God, I can actually control such a colossal tree man! First-stage combat power, haha! This Ancient War Tree also possesses first-stage combat power. My God, I cant believe I can actually summon a tree man with first-stage combat power! Zhang Ziqiang exclaimed excitedly. Dont just gawk, quickly make your tree man fight these people. Also, everyone, give Zhang Ziqiang all your Mental Strength recovery potions! Wang Qi urged nobly. First-stage combat power, haha! This Ancient War Tree also possesses first-stage combat power. My God, I cant believe I can actually summon a tree man with first-stage combat power! Zhang Ziqiang exclaimed excitedly. Understood, Vice Alliance Leader. As long as we can defend this place, Im certain we can hold on until the Alliance Leader saves us! With renewed confidence, Zhang Ziqiang controlled the Ancient War Tree and charged towards the five-member team. Boom, Boom, Boom The Ancient War Shadow moved towards the group, and after drinking a bottle of Mental Strength recovery potion, Zhang Ziqiang placed his hand on another robust Ancient Shadow Tree. An Ancient War Tree? Dammit, they have a Tree Shepherd among them! Tulu changed color and swore softly. Its not an ordinary Tree Shepherd, the Ancient War Trees he has summoned all have first-stage combat power! Salin, the archer, exclaimed surprisedly. What, he can summon beyond his level? No, this should not be his unique ability, it should be the Shadow Forest being unusual! We need to be careful! No worries, look at them, they only have one Godfavored with the profession of a Tree Shepherd. How many Ancient War Trees can he summon? You all hold these tree men back, Im going to eliminate other Godfavored! Then an individual holding a dagger appears with a cruel smile, and his figure gradually faded out of sight. Suddenly, three Ancient War Trees came roaring out of the Shadow Forest. Ive reached the Summoning Limit! Normally, I could summon five tree men Zhang Ziqiangs face turned pale as he went. Itll do, three Ancient War Trees with first-stage combat power should be able to hold up for a while. Ziqiang, you take a break first, Wang Qi said. Even with Mental Strength healing potions, using up all his Mental Strength three times in a row would put tremendous strain on Zhang Ziqiangs body. Hey, they are one fewer now! One person is missing! One of the players seemed to have found something and raised his voice to alert others. A chill ran through Wang Qis heart, and he immediately shouted, Everyone, huddle up. They have an Assassin who can turn invisible, hunters, releases flares, Shadow Warlocks summon the Eye of the Demon, Priests release Light of Purification Mutula, you resist one tree man, Miss, your pet also resists one, Salin, you lead one away, walk far, lets first kill a tree man together! Kulu instructed. Perhaps before we kill one, Lachi can finish them all! Salin aimed her arrow at an Ancient War Tree. It seems they have discovered something, looks like they know of Lachis profession, and they are deploying invisibility-breaking skills! Miss was ever so curious, shivering as she stroked the black giant wolf by her side, donned in her furry beast hide. There are more than twenty of them, can Lachi kill all of them alone? Mutula, a sturdy figure dressed in plate armor, said worriedly. No need to kill all, just have to kill that Tree Shepherd. Kulus mouth curled into a cruel smile. If they expected Lachi to kill all these twenty or so Godfavored, some of them might have doubted Lachis ability. However, if the task is only to assassinate a Tree Shepherd, they have a hundred percent faith in him. However, this point seemed to be clear to Wang Qi and his crew too. They circled Zhang Ziqiang, who was the center of attention. Only if Zhang Ziqiang was alive, they would have the chance to wait for Song Jians support. If Zhang Ziqiang were to die, the odds of winning against this five-member team were less than grim. Among the twenty or so, nearly half were close-combat professions, including six Sword and Shield Guardians. Since they followed Song Jian into the Valley of the Undead, the professions chosen by Wang Qi were mostly tough and highly resistant, making them capable of enduring longer periods in the Valley. The six Sword and Shield Guardians formed a ring around Zhang Ziqiang, and the other close-combat players around them. Further inside were some hunter, mage, and other attack professions, though they were few. Even further inside were the priests with healing professions, and Zhang Ziqiang was at the very center. Attempting to bypass everyone else to kill him was virtually impossible. Just at this moment, a gory trail gushed out at the neck of a Swordman on the outermost ring. His Vitality Points plummeted, and he shouted, Someone attacked me! Lachi, a first-stage combat power Assassin, had very potent attacks. This strike almost halved the Vitality Points of this 28-level Swordman. Maintain the formation, mages attack, hunters mark, priests quickly heal! Wang Qi shouted. This was a standard method of hunting bosses, but the person in front of them was far more challenging than any boss with a first-stage combat power. Firstly, the priest shielded the Swordman, and then started using Rapid Healing. Just then, smoke billowed out from the semi-visible Lachi, and when the clouds cleared, Lachi was nowhere to be seen. Hunter? Wang Qi bellowed. He vanished too quickly, we couldnt mark him! Two hunters wore a grin of bitterness; the opponent had seized the initiative too perfectly. Just in the moment they were about to raise their hand and release their skills, Lachi had cast a skill that resembled smoke cover, obstructing their sight. If they couldnt visually lock onto Lachi, it would be impossible to cast the mark. Just then, a grappling hook shot out from an Ancient Shadow tree and went around Zhang Ziqiangs neck. Instantly, Zhang Ziqiangs face turned red, he gripped the rope with both hands and struggled to break free. Soon after, a strong force yanked Zhang Ziqiangs body off the ground and sent him flying towards Lachi, who was standing on the Ancient Shadow Tree. This happened too fast, all within a moment. Everyone else had no time to react; by the time they noticed, Zhang Ziqiang was already in mid-air. Ziqiang! Wang Qis eyes were filled with compelling fury. With Zhang Ziqiangs Vitality Points, he would not survive an attack by a first-stage combat power Assassin. It was almost certain that if Zhang Ziqiang fell into Lachis hands, a single combo would kill him instantly. Without needing Wang Qis commands, the two mages and some distant professions fired their skills as they targeted Lachi who was on top of the Ancient Shadow Tree. Moreover, a bright red arrow marking appeared above Lachis head. Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: Chapter 698: The Effect of the Poison Fog Disappears Chapter 698: Chapter 698: The Effect of the Poison Fog Disappears A brutal smile spread across Lachis face. His left hand clung to the lock, while his right hand gripped a dagger with a sharp tooth over a foot long. With a ferocious stomp of his foot, he dashed towards Zhang Ziqiang who was flying towards him. Both of them toppled onto a sturdy tree branch. Zhang Ziqiangs Vitality Points were less than a thousand. Lachis attack caused his Vitality Points to plunge to under half instantly. Two critical hits popped above Zhang Ziqiangs head, making him feel the touch of death brushing his nose. Void! A faint yell rang out from the crowd. A mage clad in a grey robe waved his Magic Staff and Zhang Ziqiangs body was cloaked in a light grey haze, fading into a phantom-like presence. Immune, immune, immune All of Lachis attacks were nullified. Looking at Zhang Ziqiang, who now had less than one-tenth of his Vitality Points, a hint of regret flashed across Lachis eyes. If only one more critical hit had landed, he would be dead now! Lachi cursed inwardly. Void could confer immunity against all damage, lasting for 10 seconds. Lachi knew hed likely missed his best chance to kill this Tree Shepherd. Instantly, he retracted the rope, leaping onto another Ancient Shadow Tree, disappearing from sight once more. After reappearing from the Void, Zhang Ziqiang looked at his remaining tenth of Vitality Points with lingering fear. This was his closest brush with death. He wished to return to the crowd, but being in the state of Void made him immobile, forcing him to wait out the skill duration. Priests, time it right. That Assassin is nearby. Dont give him another chance to strike! Wang Qi yelled. Understood! Three priests responded, sweat dripping from their foreheads. A glance at one another revealed mutual tension. The enemy Assassin was putting immense pressure on them. No one could say they would undoubtedly rescue Zhang Ziqiang from his enemys hands. Wang Qi knew the Assassin must be hiding near Zhang Ziqiang, waiting for the Void skill to end. The storm of attacks that would follow would be overwhelming. Wang Qi wasnt confident that he could save Zhang Ziqiang in time. If only Song Jian was here! Wang Qi couldnt help thinking. Zhang Ziqiang also knew the formidable Assassin must be lurking nearby. His mind was fraught with tension. With his current Vitality Points, forgetting the Assassin, even the Valleys Catastrophic Poison Fog could kill him in a few seconds after the Void ended. Three, two, one, release! Wang Qi yelled warningly. The moment the grey mist around Zhang Ziqiangs body disappeared, a priests Light Shield enveloped him. At the same time, a flash of white Rapid Healing light fell on him, instantly boosting his Vitality Points from less than a tenth to about half. At that moment, everyone suddenly screamed, Watch out, Ziqiang, hes behind you! Zhang Ziqiang spun around and just a fraction of a second later, a metallic glint appeared in his vision C Lachis counterattack. This time, it was clear that Lachi was intent on delivering a killing blow. The Void skill could not be used consecutively and was currently cooling down for a minute. Whoosh~ Another healing light flashed above Zhang Ziqiang, instantly restoring his partially-healed Vitality Points to full. Among the three priests, one gave a shield to Zhang Ziqiang, another used an immediate healing skill with moderate healing power, and the remaining one used a skill that required chanting but offered extensive healing. Combining their efforts, they successfully healed Zhang Ziqiangs Vitality Points to full before Lachi could strike again. However, even with his Vitality Points fully restored, Zhang Ziqiang would not be able to hold on for long against Lachi. A combo attack could instantly kill him. Zhang Ziqiang watched as Lachis dagger struck twice, piercing through the priests Light Shield and into his chest, but he remained unflustered. Twig Activation Skill, Twig Entwining Skill, Twig Restraint Skill! Zhang Ziqiang unleashed three skills in a flash, instantly draining more than half of his Spirit Points. On the Ancient Shadow Tree where Lachi stood, two robust twigs creaked as they extended, like two arms restraining him from behind. Following that, five or six slimmer twigs snaked towards Lachi, wrapping him completely. Zhang Ziqiang had already reached the limit of how many Tree Shepherds he could summon and couldnt summon another Ancient War Tree. But this limit didnt apply to some other activation skills. Seeing Lachi restrained, Zhang Ziqiang finally let out a breath of relief, clutching his wound while he jumped down from the Ancient Tree, and returned to the crowd. Well done, Ziqiang! Wang Qi said, giving Zhang Ziqiang an enthusiastic pat on the shoulder, exclaiming excitingly. The three Ancient War Trees Zhang Ziqiang had summoned would not disappear as long as he stayed alive. Lachi was temporarily immobilized, so all the long-range fighters unleashed their most potent skills on him, one after another. Youre all going to die! An angry expression twisted Lachis face as he let out a furious roar. A golden light burst out from his body, instantly shredding all the twigs binding him, in a surge of frigid qi. Boom, boom, boom~ All the ranged attacks hit Lachi one after another. However, they caused no damage. The golden light emanating from his body actually blocked all forthcoming attacks, creating an invincible effect similar to Zhang Ziqiangs Void. In the midst of this, Zhang Ziqiangs expression suddenly changed as he shouted, Theyve downed one of the Ancient War Trees! All of them felt their hearts lurch at this. To their shock, Lachi leaped forward, charging straight at more than twenty players. He was preparing a single, powerful attack, aimed directly at more than twenty players. Ziqiang, quickly summon another Ancient War Tree! Wang Qi yelled anxiously. Zhang Ziqiang pressed his hand against an Ancient Shadow Tree, teeth gritted, a regular Tree Shepherd soon emerged, struggling to rise from the soil, with thunderous rustling. This this is just an ordinary Tree Shepherd, not an Ancient War Tree! Zhang Ziqiangs face turned pale, a trace of despair flashing in his eyes. A regular Tree Shepherd, both in level and tier, couldnt surpass its summoner. This Tree Shepherd was only a level 28 Silver Quality creature, not possessing any Combat Power. Zhang Ziqiang could summon a more significant number of these beings, but it would not be as helpful as one Ancient War Tree with Combat Power. After witnessing Lachis horrifying damage, Zhang Ziqiang no longer dared boast, In the forest, I am invincible. He now had this feeling, that even if he could turn all the Ancient Shadow Trees of the forest into Tree Shepherds, it would still not be enough to stop Lachis assassination attempt on him. Just then, a violent tremor came from deep within the Valley of the Undead. A surge of qi swept across the entire valley. The Ancient Trees in the Shadow Forest shook violently, rustling loudly. Wang Qi was surprised to find that the accumulation of the three tiers of Catastrophic Poison Fog had mysteriously disappeared. Moreover, Song Jians voice echoed in his ears. Chapter 699 - Chapter 699: Chapter 699: Departure Chapter 699: Chapter 699: Departure Wang Qi, lead your men to retreat deeper into the Valley of the Undead! Song Jians voice echoed in Wang Qis ear. Brothers, our Alliance Leader is coming to reinforce us. Follow me and retreat deeper into the valley, Wang Qi shouted. The effect of the poisonous fog has dissipated, were no longer losing Vitality Points! someone exclaimed. Retreat quickly, quickly! This tree-man wont hold out much longer! Zhang Ziqiang also started yelling. Inside the Undead Tower, Song Jian first shut off the Transmission Array in the valley, then one by one he granted access to Wang Qi and the others, preventing the Catastrophe Poison Fog from affecting them. Then, he increased the effects of the Catastrophe Poison Fog to the maximum, changing it from a loss of 1 Vitality Point every 5 seconds to losing 30 Vitality Points every second on the periphery. Near the Undead Tower, Vitality Points fell by a whopping 80 points per second. Even the most robust among them perhaps couldnt last long here. This entirely precluded strangers from entering the Valley of the Undead. However, this also significantly increased the consumption of the Catastrophe Poison Fog. Originally, the Catastrophe Poison Fog could exist continuously for 24 hours. But now, the Catastrophe Poison Fog can only last eight hours, after which it will enter a cooldown time. Only after another eight hours could it be activated again. Saramo, take control of the Undead Tower here, cause unlimited trouble for these few people. Better yet, annihilate them. Im going to assist my friends! Song Jian instructed. Honored, great master! Saramo, now restored to the form of an undead skeleton cloaked in a black cape, replied respectfully. At this time, Song Jian had full control over the Undead Tower, becoming the lord of the entire Undead Valley. But to manipulate the entire Wangling Valley, he needed to stay on the seventh floor of the Undead Tower. Wang Qi and his part were suffering continuous defeat. The Ancient War Tree could no longer hold off the five-man team. If Song Jian didnt step in to help soon, Wang Qi and the others would quickly be caught. It would then turn into a massacre. My third tree-man has been killed. I now only have one Ancient War Tree left and its Vitality is less than half. Zhang Ziqiang, looking grim, said to Wang Qi. Dont panic. Our Alliance Leader is on his way, when he arrives, well be safe! Wang Qi said helplessly. Their only hope was now placed on Song Jian. But, our Alliance Leader has only just stepped into the first rank of Combat Power. The five people behind us are all of first rank Combat Power. Five to one, our Alliance Leader doesnt stand much chance! a player hesitated. The combat strength of the five people behind them was truly terrifying, causing some of the players from the City of Hope Alliance to shiver. Wang Qi also had no confidence, but he could only forcefully say: The Alliance Leader now controls the entire valley, he must have a way to deal with them! Right now, their only hope was to rely on Song Jian, they had no other way. There are ancient trees up ahead, lets go there. Ill summon some more tree-men to delay them! Zhang Ziqiang spotted a few large trees ahead, his eyes lit up and he shouted. When they reached these large trees, Zhang Ziqiang discovered that although they were old, they were not Ancient Shadow Trees. Even if he did summon, he feared he wouldnt be able to summon the Ancient War Trees that had first rank Combat Power like before. Zhang Ziqiang gulped down a potion to restore his Mental Strength. He was already feeling dizzy and understood that frequent use of the restoration potion had backfire effects. If he were to continue like this, he might suffer permanent damage to his mental attributes. However, now, in order to escape, he disregarded all this. Zhang Ziqiang placed his hands on two of the ancient trees and chanted the summoning spell. In a short time, both trees turned into tree-men, struggling to rise from the ground and guarding Zhang Ziqiangs rear. Zhang Ziqiang glanced at the two tree-men, his eyes showing disappointment. Indeed, the summoned beings were only Level 30 Giant Tree-men, devoid of first rank Combat Power. After summoning two Giant Tree-men, Zhang Ziqiang didnt stop. He continued to summon and quickly, five towering tree-men over ten meters in height appeared before everyones eyes. However, the previously summoned Ancient War Trees possessing first rank Combat power had all been killed by the pursuing five-man squad. Zhang Ziqiangs Mental Strength once again depleted, he felt dizzy, even standing was becoming difficult. But in his heart, he felt pity for the previous Ancient War Trees. It should be known that these summoned Ancient War Trees could have had the opportunity to sign a contract with him and become his guardian tree-men, but now they had all been obliterated. Support Ziqiang, lets move swiftly! Wang Qi instructed two Sword and Shield Guardians to support Zhang Ziqiang and the group continued to flee deeper into the valley. The five Giant Tree-men that Zhang Ziqiang had summoned were left behind as rearguards. These rats have summoned five more tree-men, dammit! Lachi looked irritable. He hadnt managed to kill Zhang Ziqiang, which was a blow to his ego. After all, their opponent was a group of newcomers who hadnt even reached the first rank of Combat Power. Even if Lachi charged head-on, he had a chance to kill them all. Damn it, why is the effect of this Catastrophe Poison Fog so intense? Im losing thirty-five Vitality Points per second? We still arent too deep in the valley, why is our Vitality decreasing so horrifically! Salin, the archer, suddenly screamed. She took out a healing salve from her bosom and took a gulp. The others responded similarly and detected that their Vitality Point losses had significantly increased. How can this be? It would appear as if the group ahead doesnt seem to experience much Vitality loss. Were barely able to hold on, how come they seem fine? This is too strange. By all means, they couldnt have lasted until now. This frightful rate of Vitality loss, even Mutula couldnt stand it for long! Miss ran her hand over her fluffy fur coat, a white light radiated out, and her Vitality loss speed significantly dropped. Kulu, I cant hold on any longer, cant continue the pursuit. My Vitality Points have already dropped to less than half. If we continue, even if we kill them all, Im going to be left here to become an undead creature! A touch of impatience crossed Lachis face. Among everyone, his Vitality Points were the lowest. He was already struggling to keep up. Damn it. Lets go back and report the situation here to the Captain. I think just the Shadow Forest can earn us quite a bit of military merit! Kulu touched a piece of dark grey wood in his pocket and shook his head. The dark grey wood was Shadow Wood, a spoil of war obtained from killing the Ancient War Tree, an evidence that could back up their claims. The group reluctantly glanced ahead and turned to rush in the direction of the Transmission Array. Chapter 700 - Chapter 700: Chapter 700: Slaying Chapter 700: Chapter 700: Slaying Theyve retreated, theyre not chasing us anymore! Haha, thats great! Weve finally managed to save our lives! Huh, why arent they chasing us? Theres no reason not to, could it be theres an even more powerful monster up ahead? Stop guessing. We were saved by the Alliance Leader. Just follow me and keep moving forward! Wang Qi looked irritably at his companion next to him and said. Zhang Ziqiang breathed a sigh of relief and ordered the five Giant Tree-men to return and guard this group of people as they continued their journey forward. The pressure those five individuals put on them was immense, so seeing them retreat gave everyone a sense of escaping a sure death. As they continued forward, it didnt take long for them to quickly reconvene with Song Jian. Song Jian had initially prepared himself for battle, but he didnt expect the Disaster Poison Fog to be so effective as to drive away the pursuers directly. Under Song Jians lead, everyone finally arrived at the base of the Undead Tower. My God, Shadow River, an entire Shadow River! Its the main ingredient for crafting Shadow Defence Elixirs! Only three drops of Shadow Water are needed for one bottle. How many elixirs could this craft! exclaimed a player with Alchemy as his life skill, looking awestruck. Shadow River water was the purest form of Shadow Energy and a superior ingredient for some potion crafting. The income from selling the water from this river alone could be massive, and its value lay not just in crafting Shadow Defence Elixirs. Just this river could probably nurture hundreds of Alchemy Masters. Look at the riverbed, what are those? Gems? someone pointed at the riverbed and shouted loudly. Theyre gems, gems that can be embedded into equipment! Haha, so many! Im gonna fill my equipment with gems! Look at that mountain! It is full of Shadow Stones, and they are of the highest quality! We need lots of miners, we have to encourage Alliance members to quickly improve their Mining Skills! Looking at the players in the Alliance thrilled by the abundant resources, a smile spread across Song Jians face. Once they secure the Valley of the Undead with plentiful resources, the strength of the Alliance would greatly improve. Not only would they be able to upgrade to a city-level, his Sword Spirit would presumably birth quickly as well. Sword Core An image emerged in Song Jians mind once again C a man alone with a sword, facing thousands of soldiers, and a tiny Sword Core killing hundreds of monsters from hundreds of meters away. The scene of damage was so overwhelming that it left Song Jian still shaken to this day; he couldnt stop longing for it. With a thought, Song Jian returned to the seventh floor of the Undead Tower. Saramo was much more proficient in controlling the pivot of the Undead Tower than Song Jian, having done so for several years now. Saramo, whats the situation with those men? Song Jian asked. They have escaped to the Transmission Array, but they dont have the authority. They cant use the Transmission Array to leave! Saramo said respectfully. Be careful not to let them destroy the Transmission Array! Song Jian reminded. Rest assured, great master. The Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead is protected by Magic Rune Array. If they dare to attack the Transmission Array, they will suffer the backlash from the Magic Rune Array which would leave them no chance of survival! Saramo explained respectfully. Song Jian nodded, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes as he looked at Saramo. The Shackles Mark only lasts for a month. After a month, the Mark would disappear. When the time comes, Song Jian will have to make a choice: either offer Saramo a slave contract or kill him outright. Song Jian cant possibly stay in the Undead Tower indefinitely. If under Saramos control, it would be ideal. However, the Undead Tower is too crucial, and if Saramo were to have any devious plans, he could potentially manipulate it to cause the death of all members of the City of Hope Alliance in the Undead Valley. What a pity! Song Jian thought to himself. At the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead, a look of terror crossed the faces of Kulu and his men. They discovered that the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead seemed to have ceased functioning. Regardless of how they tried to operate it, they couldnt teleport out. What frightened them the most was, even after hiding here, the effect of the Disaster Poison Fog showed no signs of weakening. Why is this happening? Its not supposed to. Why would the Transmission Array shut down?! Lachi roared in anger. A look of despair flashed in his eyes. His Vitality Points had dropped to about one-third, and there were only two potions left to restore his Vitality Points. He couldnt hold on much longer. Damn it, the effect of this poison fog isnt weakening at all when we first entered, it only took one Vitality Point every five seconds Someone must be targeting us. They can control the whole valley! Whoever you are, stop hiding and come out! The group screamed in a frenzy, but in Song Jians eyes, it was nothing more than their futile struggle before dying. We are warriors of the Crow Legion from the 101 Gathering Area. If you spare us this time, youll gain the friendship of the 101 Gathering Area! Kulu suddenly shouted into the air. 101 Gathering Area? Song Jian squinted his eyes. He and the 101 Gathering Area were arch-enemies. They had thwarted his operations in Doomsday City several times, and he didnt expect to encounter their members here, of all places. It seems like the 101 Gathering Area is preparing the upgrade to a city-level too! Song Jian thought to himself. The 101 Gathering Area had been around for over a decade and had profound resources. Their advancement to city-level had been hindered by the Transmission Array building for a long time, and unexpectedly, they had successfully built one already. It seemed that it wouldnt be long before the 101 Gathering Area would become the 101 City. Since you are from the 101 Gathering Area, I cant let you leave alive even more! A hint of killing intent flashed across Song Jians eyes. He placed his hand on the control crystal and with a thought, the Disaster Poison Fog near the Transmission Array started to boil and formed a gigantic vortex above the five of them. Soon after, several tentacles, each hundreds of meters long emerged from the vortex, waving and intertwining towards the five individuals like octopus tentacles. Each of these tentacles possessed the power of a first-tier warrior, way beyond the capabilities of the now seriously injured Kulu and his men. A few minutes later, Lachi, the assassin, let out a dreadful scream before spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood and collapsing weakly. One after another, the rest also ended up as corpses. Just before dying, Kulu looked up at the enormous poison fog vortex above him with an enlightened look on his face, realizing that the person controlling the Undead Valley must be an enemy of the 101 Gathering Area. What a pity I cant pass this information to the leader A regretful look flashed across Kulus face just as he drew his last breath and passed away. Chapter 701 - Chapter 701: Chapter 701: Sword Core Chapter 701: Chapter 701: Sword Core The plan to develop the Undead Valley was soon under way; Wangling Valley was rich in resources, but it was impossible to sell them all at once. Doing so wouldnt fetch a good price. Song Jian instructed Wang Qi and the City of Sin to jointly develop the valley, and then left the matter in their hands. Half a month later, Song Jian acquired dozens of Level 30 Gold Grade weapons. Looking at the dazzling array of weapons in front of him, he couldnt help but feel a little extravagant; These weapons had average attributes, but were hastily purchased, so the sellers took advantage of the urgency. However, Song Jian, with his vast wealth, didnt care about this. In comparison to the resources of the entire Valley of the Undead, these were just a drop in the ocean; I guess Im a man with a mine at home now! Song Jian thought to himself as he touched the weapons; He took out the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, intending to birth a Sword Spirit in it first; After devouring more than a dozen Gold Grade weapons, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword successfully birthed a Sword Spirit; In the center of the blade, a faint dark red halo pulsed like a heartbeat, continuously absorbing and emitting light, transmitting it to every part of the sword; Song Jian detached a sliver of his consciousness, slowly connecting with the halo. Since the birth of the Sword Spirit required Song Jians blood nurturing during activation, it was not unfamiliar with him. Sensing Song Jians consciousness, the Sword Spirit of the sword actually moved closer to him on its own. A tendril-like light string touched Song Jians consciousness, and he instantly understood the Sword Spirits abilities; It even has an independent consciousness, and can learn sword techniques! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise; System: You have successfully birthed a Sword Spirit in the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. A newborn Sword Spirit can learn three sets of sword techniques. Please specify three sword techniques for it to learn, which must be ones you have already learned and mastered; System: Please continue to nurture the Sword Spirit of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. As the spirit grows, it can learn more sword techniques! Song Jian directly let the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Swords Sword Spirit learn the Broken Wing Dance, Sword Silk, and Sweeping Sword Style. Soon, he saw the sword perform the three sets of techniques on its own, without his control. What astonished him the most was that, as the Sword Spirit practiced these techniques, the skill proficiency of these three sets of sword techniques in his skill bar was slowly increasing; It can even improve skill proficiency! Song Jians face showed a hint of delight. After reaching the Tier 1 Combat Power, he had obtained twelve skill points. However, since none of the skill proficiencies were full, he had been saving up these points, not using them. Now that the Sword Spirit could practice sword techniques on its own and help him improve his skill proficiency, these skill points could soon come in handy. Once used, his strength might increase significantly; With a thought, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flew to a corner of the room and practiced the sword techniques on its own. Song Jian took out the Golden Demonslaying Sword next; He continued to devour Gold Grade weapons to birth Sword Spirits, and in no time, the Golden Demonslaying Sword also nurtured a pale golden halo; This time, Song Jian specified the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, Tai Chi Sword Skill, and Light Strike as the three sword techniques. Then he controlled the Golden Demonslaying Sword to fly to one side and practice the techniques on its own, increasing its skill proficiency; Next, Song Jian let the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword devour all the remaining Gold Grade weapons to birth a third Sword Spirit. A pale green halo slowly pulsed, emitting joyful emotions towards Song Jian; Assign Flash Thunder Strike, Sacred Parry, and Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique as the three sword techniques! Song Jian instructed; Soon, the Verdant Crystal Wood Swords Sword Spirit mastered Flash Thunder Strike and Sacred Parry, but it could not imprint the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique on the sword; System: The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is too high in grade for a beginner Sword Spirit to learn. Please upgrade the Sword Spirit to a higher level before learning; Song Jian paused, surprised that the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique could not automatically increase in proficiency. He then reluctantly gave up; Actually, the skill Song Jian wanted to improve the most was the Immortal Sword Body. However, although it was a core skill of a Sword Controller, it wasnt a sword technique and couldnt be learned by a Sword Spirit; In the room, sword Qi crisscrossed, and fierce winds howled. The three longswords occupied a corner each, continuously practicing the sword techniques they learned. Song Jian found that although he didnt need to control the swords, he could still maintain a connection with them at all times. If he wanted them to do something, a single thought would suffice, as if they were extensions of his body, without any delays; This power if used against an enemy, it would be a crushing force! Song Jians face showed a look of excitement. Controlling the three swords now was much easier than when he had used the Sword Control Skill to control the swords against enemies in the Assessment World. His Spirit Points consumption was almost negligible, as if he was physically controlling the swords; Most importantly, the power of the swords was several times stronger than when he used the Sword Control Skill. Previously, when using the Sword Control Skill, there would always be a brief pause when switching sword techniques, no matter how proficient he was. But now, the three longswords could independently perform their techniques, with no delays when fighting an enemy. However, conversely, each sword could only perform three sets of sword techniques. Moreover, the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword could only learn two sword techniques because the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was too high-grade and Song Jian didnt have a suitable alternative; To craft a Sword Core, I need a longsword with a Sword Spirit. I wonder what grade of Sword Core I can create when I combine these three longswords! A thought suddenly crossed Song Jians mind; Opening the Sword Core crafting interface, Song Jian combined the three longswords. Two phantom longswords appeared on the blade of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Next, he placed the combined sword in the crafting interface for the Sword Core; Soon, the originally dim crafting button lit up, indicating that it was ready to craft; System: Do you want to craft a Sword Core? Once the crafting process begins, it cannot be stopped, and the materials used will disappear upon completion; Song Jian glanced at the Sword Core after crafting, which looked like a ball of fog. The attributes displayed were Unknown. After hesitating for a moment, he chose to cancel the crafting; If he were to craft a Sword Core, he would want to make the strongest one possible. The combination of the three longswords was not the limit. Song Jian decided to wait until he had collected the entire set of longswords before attempting to craft the Sword Core; Just then, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Your in-game time has reached six months. Do you want to leave the game? If you choose not to leave, your next departure time will be postponed to six months later in game time; Chapter 702 - Chapter 702: Chapter 702: Rejection Chapter 702: Chapter 702: Rejection Can I leave the game now? Song Jian was taken aback. Unaware, six months had passed in the game. This stirred up a sense of nostalgia in him. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian chose to leave the game. Before his eyes, he found out that instead of entering a virtual space for mission conclusion, he had returned directly to the real world. It appears that those so-called initial missions were merely benefits from the newbie period, only to aid players in adapting to the game world! murmured Song Jian. You finally came out! A voice suddenly echoed in the room. It was the middle of the night. The room was shrouded in darkness. Song Jian had just exited the game and his mind was caught in a momentary lapse. Otherwise, with his first level combat power, he wouldnt have missed another presence in his room. After leaving the game world, almost all the equipment couldnt be brought out, but the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Book of the Abyss integrated into his body could enter the real world with him. Add to that, Song Jian had completed the first-level combat power assessment mission. The added attributes had made him capable of exhibiting seventy to eighty percent of his in-game strength in the real world. Before, Song Jian was somewhat afraid that the large-scale city-wide arrest would pose a threat to him. But now, unless a nuclear bomb was used to wipe out his entire city, his current strength left him fearless of any threat from the real world. Councilor Wang? Song Jian squinted his eyes, as an image of a glasses-wearing military officer flashed across his mind. After the rapid enhancement of his spiritual properties, Song Jians memory power had greatly strengthened. He could instantly recall any incident that had occurred or any person he had met. Although he could only see the silhouette of the man in the darkness of the night without discerning any facial features, Song Jian was familiar with the mans voice. When he was in level twenty-plus, Song Jian had obtained a Holy Flame Pearl, the key to unlocking the Frost Cave instance. He had once encountered a group of soldiers while going to the Frost Cave. Councilor Wang was one of them. Unexpectedly, you still remember me! Wang Zi was surprised. He had only met Song Jian once and didnt expect that Song Jian would recognize him so soon after only uttering a sentence. Your strength is higher than we estimated! Wang Zi turned on the room light, looked at Song Jian, and said enigmatically. What is the reason for Councilor Wang visiting me so late at night? Song Jian asked, taking a seat at the couch in front of Wang Zi. His senses spread around like quicksilver, and he found out that all his neighbors were gone. In their stead were countless soldiers armed with guns, surrounding the place. By only looking at the numbers, there were probably more than five hundred soldiers. This made Song Jian a little surprised. This kind of manpower, just for him, was quite overwhelming. And that was only within his sensing range. He didnt know how many more were beyond that. Mr. Song, what do you think about our last proposal? Wang Zi asked with a smile. Song Jian glanced at Wang Zi. His level wasnt high, just twenty-one. In a time where most players were already at levels twenty-eight or twenty-nine, and even level thirty players had emerged, such a level was considered low. Opinion, haha, I dont have any opinion! Song Jian shrugged and sneered. Surrounding his home with this many men, they obviously had the intention to resort to force if necessary. If this was the case, then there was nothing much he could say to him. Mr. Song, we really are sincere in inviting you to serve the country! Councilor Wang exclaimed cheerfully. Is surrounding my place heavily with hundreds of soldiers your sincerity? Song Jian laughed. Wang Zi finally changed his expression. Song Jian had just come out from the game. How could he know that there were hundreds of soldiers outside? Wasnt a players strength supposed to decrease heavily when returning to reality from the game world? Wang Zi, also a professional, knew well that a large portion of a players strength comes from their equipment. When they leave the game world, their abilities decrease significantly. Some skills might even get weakened due to the decrease in personal attributes. As per his understanding, Song Jian was a melee professional, and his weapon was a one-handed sword. All sword skills required attribute support. Without equipment, his swordsmanship would lose its power. Even if his abilities were strong, they would be undermined. Why did he know immediately after coming back that there are so many soldiers surrounding him? Wang Zi adjusted his glasses and thought to himself, Could it be that he has developed a skill with scouting functionality? Mr. Song, as you know, this is merely a security measure. We wont really use it against you. Wang Zi said with a smile, We just want to request you to join the special squadron of the Southwest Military Region. Also, since I heard you are the guild leader of the largest guild in Doomsday City, we could let you be the squad leader of this unit. What do you think? The players that entered the game all used their real names. Since Song Jian was quite renowned in Doomsday City, it was very easy to investigate him. Therefore, Wang Zi knew much information about Song Jian. Not so good! Song Jian stood up and said to Wang Zi, If theres nothing else, I would like you to leave. I am preparing to rest. Wang Zis face turned grim, but he knew that Song Jian must have his own cards and confidence. Starting an argument now would only disadvantage him. Moreover, if it truly came down to a confrontation, Wang Zi didnt know how many soldiers would he have to sacrifice to catch Song Jian. The most likely outcome would be sacrificing hundreds of soldiers and letting Song Jian escape. Capturing a batch of players while they were still weak was the strategy of the Southwest Military Region. They had already recruited hundreds of players of various professions. However, there were still many players who refused to be recruited. These players were under strict surveillance. If thats the case, then Mr. Song, lets talk next time. Wang Zi managed a smile and turned to leave. Song Jian stood quietly, waiting for the moment when soldiers would storm in. But soon, he noticed the soldiers gradually retreating. They didnt rush in to arrest him. Only when the soldiers left did Song Jian startlingly realize that one-third of these soldiers were professionals. Although their levels werent as high as his, the lowest ones were still at level twenty-five. Song Jian gave a faint smile, shook his head, and turned to lie back down on his bed. A night passed without a word. Just as day broke, Song Jian opened his eyes forcefully and stepped out of his room. He looked back, a complex expression on his face. He probably wouldnt be coming back to this place again. Walking down the street, even though no one was bothering him anymore, Song Jian could still sense someone monitoring him nearby. However, the person was too far away to be detected. Just then, Song Jians phone suddenly rang. Chapter 703 - Chapter 703: Chapter 703: Fifty Million Chapter 703: Chapter 703: Fifty Million From the auction house? A smile emerged at the corner of Song Jians mouth. A month had passed in the real world, and his two pieces of jewelry probably hadnt been sold yet. He wondered why the auction house was calling him now. Hello, Mr. Song, came the voice of the steward who had received him at the auction house. What can I do for you? Song Jian asked. The thing is, Mr. Song, there is a client who wants to purchase your two pieces of jewelry in advance. He has offered to buy them for 50 million! The steward carefully continued, We believe that even if these were auctioned off, they would not reach this price. We recommend that you sell the jewelry directly to this client. Fifty million? Song Jian was taken aback. The initial assessment from the auction house was 23 million for the two pieces. Even in a bidding war, it would not have exceeded 30 million. But now, someone was willing to almost double the price to buy these two pieces of jewelry. Song Jian was immediately puzzled. After a moment of thought, he asked, Does this person have any additional conditions? Yes, Mr. Song, he would like to meet you and invite you to dinner, the steward replied. Song Jian gave a slight smile, and said, Then sell it to him. Dinner is unnecessary, but I can chat with him face to face. Very well, Mr. Song! The steward hung up the phone. Shortly after, Song Jian received a message from his bank. Fifty million was directly deposited into his account, and the auction house didnt charge any fees. Soon, Song Jians phone rang again. Mr. Song, the money has been transferred to your card. Please check it. In addition, the client wishes to meet you at Tianxi Building. You can choose the time! Ive received the money. Ill be at Tianxi Building in an hour, Song Jian replied. Alright, Ill pass the message along. The client will meet you at Tianxi Building in an hour! The steward seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. An hour later, Song Jian stood at the base of the Tianxi Building. The Tianxi Building is probably a landmark building in Coastal City and the second tallest building there. Wanlong Group Song Jian murmured. When the steward from the auction house mentioned Tianxi Building, Song Jian already knew who the client was. Mr. Song, this way please, Mr. Gao has been expecting you! A man in a servants costume quickly came out to greet Song Jian. Song Jian nodded and followed him into Tianxi Building. Soon, the two took the private elevator to the eighteenth floor. A middle-aged man with a smiling face came over to greet them. Welcome, Mr. Song, Im Gao Da Nian. Please follow me! The Chairman of Wanlong Group, Gao Da Nian. Nice to meet you, Chairman Gao, Song Jian said with an unsurprised smile. Tianxi Building was owned by the Wanlong Group. Song Jian had suspected something might be up when he knew the meeting place was at Tianxi Building. Soon, the two arrived at a large hall. After some small talk, Gao Da Nian took out the two pieces of jewelry that Song Jian had sold at the auction house and asked, Mr. Song, these two pieces of jewelry are not ordinary. Can you tell me where you got them? Given Mr. Gaos capabilities, shouldnt you already know where that is? Song Jian replied with a smile. Those chosen by the game were not required to keep it a secret. Plus, as the gap between time in the game and the real world was getting shorter and shorter, many people who hadnt entered the game also knew of its existence. Many even hoped they could be selected to enter the game. This time, the time ratio between the game and the real world changed to six to one, and players time inside the game had noticeably increased. Clearly, the game was encouraging players to spend as much time in the game as possible to avoid causing too much disruption to the real world. Song Jian had noticed that Gao Da Nian was not a player. However, his demeanor had made it clear to Song Jian that he knew about the game. Doomsday City, correct? Gao Da Nian asked, playing with the two pieces of jewelry Song Jian had brought from the game. Yes, Mr. Gao. Did you request this meeting to learn more about the game? Song Jian asked. No. Gao Da Nian shook his head. Song Jian was taken aback as he had assumed that Gao Da Nian had asked to meet out of curiosity about the game. In fact, my understanding of this game might be no less than yours! Gao Da Nian smiled, gestured to someone standing behind him, and received a briefcase. Gao Da Nian opened the suitcase. Song Jian noticed several items inside, including a red potion, a ring emitting a green glow, a light blue ore, and others. These items all had the property of being able to be brought out of the game. Mr. Gao, are you collecting items from the game? Song Jian asked. Not just collecting. I want to go into the game! Gao Da Nian said, a fervent look in his eyes. Get into the game? Song Jian shook his head and said, Im afraid I cant help with that. I dont know how to enter the game. I was chosen because Song Jian told Gao Da Nian about how he first entered the game and then said, Since then, I havent seen that old man again! Ive said before, my knowledge of this game might be no less than yours! Gao Da Nian laughed after listening to Song Jian, It might even be more than yours! Oh, does Mr. Gao have a way? Song Jian raised an eyebrow. It seemed Gao Da Nian knew quite a bit! Have you ever heard of a game invitation card? Gao Da Nian asked. Invitation card? Song Jian slowly shook his head. He had never encountered such a thing in the game, and no one in his guild knew about it. However, he couldnt be sure if such a thing existed in the game, given the variety of items. I also heard about it from a friend. I havent seen one either, Gao Da Nian said, but he seemed very confident. Mr. Gao is interested in invitation cards? Do you know how to get them? Song Jian asked. Of course, the reason I invited Mr. Song to meet with me is that I hope you can help me. I want to get a game invitation card, Gao Da Nian said with a smile. That might be difficult, Song Jian remarked after glancing over at Gao Da Nian. Of course, its not going to be easy, Gao Da Nian laughed. He snapped his fingers and said to Song Jian, But the reward Im offering will surely satisfy you! PS: Something came up today, so there will only be two updates. The missing one will be made up for tomorrow. My apologies! Chapter 704 - Chapter 704: Chapter 704: The Fourth Long Sword Chapter 704: Chapter 704: The Fourth Long Sword Since Gao Da Nian had called Song Jian over, naturally, he had the ability to let Song Jian help him solve the problem of the invitation card. After a snap of his fingers, in a while, a long-haired girl walked in, holding a wooden box; Song Jian was stunned, the girl who looked to be in her early twenties was a player too. Moreover, her level was quite high, already at level twenty-nine. Furthermore, she was wearing three pieces of equipment brought out from the game world: a headband that emitted a blue glow, a brilliant blue gem embedded at the position of the forehead, a pair of green-quality wrist guards, and a green-quality belt; In the game, equipment that can be brought into the real world either would have a low quality and level or would be high-grade goods like the Book of the Abyss that Song Jian had. Its hard for regular silver-quality or gold-quality equipment to have the property to be brought out of the game; The girl curiously glanced at Song Jian, placed the wooden box on the table in front of him, then stepped back behind Gao Da Nian; Open it and see. If you can bring me a game invitation card, then its yours, Gao Da Nian signaled for Song Jian to open the wooden box; The wooden box was not locked. As soon as Song Jian lightly opened the wooden box, his eyes light up; The moment the wooden box was opened, a dazzling Dark Gold glow burst forth from the box; What reflected in Song Jians eyes was a long sword. As he gently stroked the spine of the sword, its properties instantly appeared before his eyes. Surging Wave Breaking Sword (Gold), one-handed sword, Equipment effect: Attack 91-108, Slow +3, Critical Strike +5, Penetration +5, Water-element Damage +40, 15% of the damage inflicted upon a target will restore the users Vitality Points. Special effect 1: Ownership (passive), the item absorbs the users essence blood for recognition, after recognition, the item cannot be destroyed, cannot be dropped, never wears out. Special effect 2: Growth (passive), this item is a growth-type equipment, starting level is level 1, obtaining battle experience and leveling up in battle, the higher the level, the stronger the item attributes are. The item level cannot exceed the users level. Equipment requirement: Level 1. Set: 1/5. Can it be brought out of the game: No This is, this is my set sword A surprising expression appeared on Song Jians face. Mr. Song, are you satisfied with the rewards? Gao Da Nian laughed. How did you know that I need this long sword at this moment? Song Jian suddenly realized that everyone seemed to know about his information. Mr. Song is the first person on the Doomsday City leaderboard. Many people hope to make friends with you, haha! Gao Da Nian laughed. I cant refuse this reward, Song Jian said. However, theres a question. This long sword cannot be brought out of the game, right? How did you get it out of the game? To bring something that cannot be taken out of the game into reality, the cost is great! Gao Da Nian shook his head: Its cost is not less than that of a gold-quality equipment, but its not that theres no chance at all. If thats the case, then why didnt you contact me in the game? You know, I cant refuse this long sword! Song Jian glanced at the girl behind Gao Da Nian and said. This sword was not intended for you in the beginning! The girl behind Gao Da Nian said: This was originally meant to be given to Sister Dan Shut up! Gao Da Nians face sank, and he glared at the girl behind him. He apologized to Song Jian: The girl was reckless. I apologize for any offense it might have caused. Song Jian waved his hand and said, Im the one who took what wasnt meant for me. But Im sorry, this long sword is indeed very important to me! If so, can we continue the discussion? Gao Da Nian laughed. Yes, tell me, how can I get a game invitation card? Song Jian nodded and said; In the real world, there is an arena. As long as you defeat ten opponents in a row in this arena, you can get a game invitation card! Gao Da Nian said. This doesnt sound very difficult. Youre quite capable, buying one shouldnt be a problem, right? Song Jian said, surprised. But in reality, its very difficult! A bitter smile appeared on Gao Da Nians face: So far, no one has been able to obtain a game invitation card! Does this arena have any connection with the game? Song Jian was taken aback and suddenly asked. Its inextricably linked to the game! Gao Da Nian nodded and said: We even suspect that this arena is a part of the game! What? The game content can extend into the real world? Song Jian wore a shocked look on his face. Of course it can extend. How else did the long sword in front of you come out? The girl behind Gao Da Nian retorted. A thought flashed through Song Jians mind. Yes, not only the items, even the players themselves, arent they from the game world extending into the real world! I never really thought about this issue before! Song Jian shook his head. This arena appeared out of thin air. Not many people in Coastal City know about it yet. However, over a hundred people have died in this arena already! They were all skilled fighters invited from all over the world! Gao Da Nian said. Who were their opponents then? Song Jian asked. Monsters! A nostalgic look appeared in Gao Da Nians eyes, followed by a look of horror: Ive never seen such beings before. They, they They are all monsters from the game world. Some I recognize, some I dont even know what they are, but they are definitely monsters from the game world! The girl behind Gao Da Nian affirmed. Couldnt even you beat them? Song Jian cast a curious glance at the girl and asked. With the strength of this girl, plus her three pieces of equipment, Song Jian was sure that none of those so-called martial arts experts in this world could face off against her. No, each challenge will steadily increase the strength of the opponents. The first challenger randomly selects from monsters of levels 1 to 3, the second selects from levels 5 to 8, the third from levels 10 to 13, the fourth from levels 15 to 18, the fifth challenger is already at level 20, the sixth is at level 25. By the time of the seventh challenger, it is a level 30 monster The girl shook her head: The eighth challenger has never appeared before, so we dont know how many levels the eighth, ninth, and tenth challengers have! And their grades? Song Jian asked. All of them are elite bosses The girl said. Chapter 705 - Chapter 705: Chapter 705: Transaction Chapter 705: Chapter 705: Transaction All of them are monsters with elite BOSS strength! the girl said. From the first challenger? Song Jian asked. Yes, from the first challenger! Song Jian nodded. Even a level 1 elite BOSS was likely as strong as real-world professional fighters. Without a player status, without skills and equipment from the game, a regular person, no matter how tough, could only pass the first couple of stages. A level 10 elite BOSS would send players of the same level running in fear, let alone a regular person without any skills. However, it appeared that this girl knew about the seventh challenger, which probably meant that players had been competing in this arena before. A level 30 elite BOSS wasnt much to Song Jian, but the three challengers that followed could possibly be level 40 or above. Most importantly, it was likely that any BOSS above level 30 would possess Combat Power of the first order. Mr. Gao, this long sword isnt easy to come by, Song Jian murmured, brushing his fingers lightly over the cold spine of the sword in the wooden box, a wry smile on his face. This is a gold-quality set, forcibly brought out from the game world. My father wouldnt have offered it as a reward if not for the invitation card, the girl huffed. Ha ha ha ha, Miss Gao is right! Song Jian laughed uproariously. His hand on the hilt of the sword, he said to Gao Da Nian, Mr. Gao, I can accept your request and win ten consecutive matches to get you an invitation card, but I want to take this sword now. After all, the strength of the last three challengers is unknown. It might enhance my strength a bit, making it more likely for me to complete the task. What do you think? Well Gao Da Nian hesitated, glancing at his daughter. What if you take the stuff and dupe us? the girl cried out. Thatll require some gambling on Mr. Gaos part, Song Jian chuckled. The strength of the final three challengers in the arena is unknown. That I dare to accept this task is also gambling. Mr. Gao hiring me is also gambling. You can gamble on whether Id go back on my words and fail to complete the task after receiving the weapon. If Mr. Gao isnt willing, we can cancel the task or find someone else to do it! Finishing, Song Jian lightly pushed the wooden box in Gao Da Nians direction. At Song Jians action, Gao Da Nian paled and hurriedly waved his hands. Since we invited you, we naturally have faith in you, Mr. Song. Please accept the weapon. As for the arena challenge, when would Mr. Song be free? Ha ha, excellent. Mr. Gao is straightforward, and so am I! Song Jian instantly lifted the sword from the box, twirled it skillfully, and chuckled, Why delay? Is this afternoon a good time? Hearing that Song Jian planned to go to the arena that afternoon, Gao Da Nian let out a sigh of relief. His face relaxed, he nodded approvingly. Good, good. Mr. Song, you go and rest first. After lunch, well go to the arena. Song Jian nodded, stored the sword in his bag, and then turned to leave the room. Seeing Song Jians departure, Gao Da Nian let out a sigh, leaning back in his chair, the fatigue showing in his eyes. Dad, how could you agree to give him the weapon in advance! Gao Dongxin shook Gao Da Nians shoulder, complaining. Little Xin, be gentle. Your dad isnt a player. Dont shake my old bones apart! Gao Da Nian patted his daughters hand and shook his head with a smile. Dad, you havent told me why you gave him the weapon first. What if he Didnt he already promise? Gao Da Nian laughed. This afternoon, hes accompanying us to the arena What if he reneges at the last minute? So far, no one has been able to win ten consecutive matches. Didnt you hire a level 30 player before who couldnt even pass the 28th level BOSS in the 6th round? And thats supposed to be an expert! Gao Dongxin huffed. Well, that player was just unlucky to encounter a monster that countered his class. Otherwise, he should have made it through the seventh round Gao Da Nian replied. And all Song Jian has to his name is the level-35 mark? Youre sure he can make it to the final BOSS? Gao Dongxin grumbled. Only level 35? Gao Da Nian shook his head. Among the thousands of players in Doomsday City, there are less than ten who have reached level 30. The others have mostly just reached level 30. With the information we have, the battle experience required for leveling up beyond 30 increases geometrically. So, Song Jians level advantage isnt just one or two levels, but four or five. And he managed all this without the aid of a guild. Isnt that reason enough for us to place heavy bets on him? But the sword Did you notice his eyes when he pushed the sword forward a bit? Gao Da Nian suddenly asked. His eyes? Gao Dongxin hesitated, shaking her head. No, what I did! Gao Da Nian cut her off, saying, His eyes were determined! He fully expected to win. Determined? You mean Gao Dongxin exclaimed. Gao Da Nian hurriedly swung his hand in a zip-it motion before heaving a sigh. Who knew that hed Gao Dongxin muttered. Lets stop here and not mention this again! Gao Da Nian said. Take him to the arena this afternoon. I wont be going. That place is too bloody, seeing it once is more than enough Alright, Ill go with him this afternoon. I hope he ends up the same as the rest dead Gao Dongxin grumbled. Hmph, is that how you should be talking? You should be hoping that he wins! Otherwise, wouldnt we have spent our money for nothing? Be nice when you take him down there. Gao Da Nian huffed. Gao Dongxin stuck out her tongue, not daring to continue. That afternoon, Gao Dongxin drove Song Jian to the outskirts of Coastal City. Along the way, Gao Dongxin didnt give Song Jian a chance to chat, nor did she say a word. Song Jian sat in the back seat with his eyes closed, conserving his energy. After more than an hour, the two arrived at a rural estate. The estate looked like a holiday resort from the outside, full of new buildings seemingly just constructed. Here we are. The arena is inside. Follow me. Gao Dongxin parked the car and huffed as she walked towards the main building of the estate. Song Jian smiled faintly, unfazed by her attitude. After all, this was a mutually beneficial agreement. He had gotten closer to obtaining the Sword Core, which filled him with joy. Chapter 706 - Chapter 706: Chapter 706: Arena Chapter 706: Chapter 706: Arena After the fourth longsword was fused, another set attribute appeared: Attack +100, which greatly increased Song Jians damage output; Even with just a normal attack, he could deal six to seven hundred points of damage, and when up against those fragile professions who had not passed the first level of Combat Power assessment, two or three hits would be enough to kill them instantly; Song Jian and Gao Dongxin entered the mansion, and a man with a smile on his face immediately came forward to greet them; Miss Gao is here again, welcome, welcome. Are you here to challenge the arena again? Wang Shuyu said enthusiastically. This time my father invited an expert specifically to challenge the arena, Manager Wang, please arrange it. Gao Dongxin said expressionlessly. Wang Shuyu glanced at Song Jian, nodded slightly, and smiled: It seems like this is the expert brother, welcome, welcome! At this moment, a car drove into the estate from outside. Gao Dongxin took a look and immediately showed a hint of joy. Before the car stopped, Gao Dongxin rushed up to it. Sister Dan, why are you here too? Gao Dongxin happily exclaimed while holding the hand of a girl who had just gotten out of the car. Take it easy! Zhao Dan patted Gao Dongxins shoulder gently and said. Dont worry, Sister Dan, I am a Chosen One, nothing will happen to me. Gao Dongxin said with a grin. Im afraid youll damage my car! Zhao Dan said irritably. If I break it, Ill buy you a new one! Gao Dongxin laughed, Sister Dan, why are you here today? I heard that the Gao family is challenging the arena again, so I came to take a look! Zhao Dan laughed, Your father never gives up, huh? At least ten players have died at your hands just for that invitation card, right? No choice, who asked my good-for-nothing younger brother to be jealous of his sister? Gao Dongxin sighed. Zhao Dan laughed, At least with you around, if your brother becomes a player, you can take care of him a little. Not like us What about us? We still survived, didnt we? And we became strong! Gao Dongxin clenched her fists and said defiantly. Strong? Zhao Dan smiled and shook her head, If youre really strong, the Gao family wouldnt need to hire other players to get this invitation card. By the way, who did you hire this time? Sister Dan, youre so well-informed, dont you already know? Gao Dongxin chuckled and, without beating around the bush, pointed at Song Jian and said, Its him, Song Jian, the number one on the Doomsday City Level Rankings, impressive, right? Song Jian? Zhao Dans eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in surprise, You actually invited him? Hes not just the number one on the Level Rankings, hes also the leader of Doomsday Citys First Alliance. According to our analysis, his City of Hope Alliance might already have the qualifications to advance to a first-class city! Hmph, so what? He is still here just for a golden weapon, Gao Dongxin rubbed her nose and said, Such a person has limited ambition! A golden quality weapon? Zhao Dan frowned slightly, shook her head, and said softly, He doesnt lack golden-quality weapons. Perhaps if it were legendary or mythic, he might be tempted, but golden Really, Sister Dan, Im not lying to you! Gao Dongxin said anxiously, Its really a golden-quality longsword. Oh, right, its not just an ordinary golden-quality one, its part of a golden set! Golden set? Zhao Dans eyes showed a touch of relief. She nodded and said, No wonder. His current weapon is a golden set, and we suspect that he has already collected at least two set longswords Miss Zhao seems to know a lot about me! Song Jians voice suddenly rang out beside Zhao Dan; Aiyah, youre trying to scare me to death! Gao Dongxin exclaimed in surprise before glaring at Song Jian and rolling her eyes at him. I heard you guys seemed to be discussing me? Song Jian helplessly shrugged his shoulders. Gao Dongxin was momentarily at a loss for words, her face slightly flushed. She was enjoying the chat with Zhao Dan so much that she almost forgot that Song Jian was with her. Hello, my name is Zhao Dan! Zhao Dan smiled faintly and reached out her right hand; Song Jian shook her hand gently and said with a smile, Song Jian! Im really looking forward to Mr. Songs performance today! Zhao Dan said. Just fulfilling my obligations as requested by others! Song Jian laughed. Maybe we can collaborate with Mr. Song in the future, heres my card! Zhao Dan handed Song Jian a business card; Song Jian took it with both hands, glanced at it, nodded, and smiled, Lets first see if I can make it out of the arena alive this afternoon! After entering the mansion and waiting for more than an hour, Song Jian was taken to an elevator, which went down. Soon, Song Jian arrived in front of a Teleportation Gate. Teleportation Gate? Song Jian raised his eyebrows. In the game world, teleportation gates were not uncommon, but he didnt expect that they would appear in the real world as well, giving him a faint feeling of unease; As soon as Song Jian walked into the Teleportation Gate, he was surprised by the loud, chaotic noise. Judging by the sound, there were definitely not just tens or hundreds of people, but rather thousands of them, making heart-wrenching screams; What is this Song Jian said in astonishment. Hehe, these spectators are not real, just a kind of background presence. As long as the arena is open, these spectators will appear automatically! The guide by his side explained with a smile. Really? As Song Jian entered the arena, a minotaur came forward, looked him up and down, and laughed loudly, The arena has finally welcomed a decent challenger! This is the arenas receptionist, his strength is very high, so you should be very respectful to him. The man who brought Song Jian over whispered in his ear. As if hearing the mans words, the minotaur laughed loudly, No need to be so nervous, Im actually very easygoing too! The man looked a little embarrassed, and said to Song Jian, I can only bring you here, and for the rest, just follow this gentleman. After that, the guide walked towards a private room without looking back; Humans, such an interesting race, arent they? The minotaur split its big mouth and showed Song Jian a smile. Hello, my name is Song Jian, may I have the honor of knowing your name? Song Jian asked respectfully, bowing to the minotaur. Hahahaha! The minotaur laughed and said, Ive received many challengers, but none of them have ever asked for my name. Why do you want to know? Because I believe that the strong deserve respect! Song Jian said; The minotaur looked at Song Jian once again, smiled, and nodded, Youre right; the strong deserve respect! Then listen well, my name is Indra Ironhoof! Chapter 707 - Chapter 707: Chapter 707: Elite BOSS Chapter 707: Chapter 707: Elite BOSS Self-proclaimed as Indra Ironhoof, the minotaur leader was a level 50 powerhouse. Without him willingly disclosing his level information, even Song Jian might not have known his current level. Hes not just a level 50 powerhouse, the most important thing is, he also possesses a second-tier combat power! Song Jian secretly thought. Although the minotaur had not revealed any other information besides his level, just by the aura emitting from him, Song Jian could affirm that his adversary was a second-tier combat power contender. This was something he had witnessed firsthand when he was in the first-tier combat power Assessment World and encountered contenders with second or even third-tier combat power. Youre not bad either, I believe, today we might welcome the first challenger to defeat ten opponents! the minotaur chuckled. Hopefully! Song Jian responded with a smile. In no time, under the guidance of the minotaur, Song Jian reached the center of the arena. As he stepped into the arena, a strong scent of blood filled his nostrils. Looking around, stair-tiered spectator stands surrounded him on all sides. Spectators of various races were shouting at Song Jian inside the arena. Their collective roars were so loud that Song Jian could not discern what they were saying. These arent just any audience Song Jian shook his head. All these individuals were characters within the game, appearing as NPCs in the players eyes. Above the stair-tiered spectator stands were private boxes which only real-world individuals could access. This preferential treatment aimed to favor native humans. At present, most of the boxes were already occupied. The reason for waiting over an hour before entering the arena was due to the need to inform these influential individuals to watch the arena match! In one of the boxes, Gao Dongxin was anxiously watching the fight below. Zhao Dan joked, Didnt you say you didnt care about that guy? I dont care if he drops dead! Gao Dongxin cried out. Im just worried that the rewards would be wasted. Hey, Dan, do you think we can retrieve our equipment if he dies? What are you thinking of? Zhao Dan responded gruffly. If he dies in the arena, let alone getting his equipment, you wont even be able to claim his body! Ah, I hope he lives up to the title of number one in Doomsday City. Otherwise, our Gao family will suffer a huge loss! Gao Dongxin sighed. Taking out equipment not designed to be taken out of the game came with significant costs. The Gao familys investment didnt just lie in a golden-quality longsword; if calculated properly, Song Jians expenditure on this occasion was worth at least an epic-grade piece of equipment. The arena was almost as big as a football field. Song Jian stood in the middle, waiting for a few minutes until he furrowed his brows. He felt like a monkey in a cage on display for people to watch. Soon, however, slow thuds sounded as the cage doors gradually opened and a giant, crimson-colored bat with wide wings started to fly out. This bat was as big as a cow, and although it had wide wings, it couldnt fly too high, only managing to hover about two or three meters above the ground. A Level 3 Elite Boss, the Bloody Bat-Winged Beast. This guy is really unlucky! Gao Dongxin shook his head. To him, it should be just a piece of cake. Theres a big level gap, so I dont think hell tangle with this Bat-Winged Beast for too long! Zhao Dan shook her head. If the first challenge is this tough, there will certainly be stronger Bosses appearing later Gao Dongxin said despairingly. Having already witnessed dozens of arena fights, Gao Dongxin had discerned some patterns: the stronger the Boss in the first round, the stronger the Bosses would be in the subsequent rounds within the allowed rules. The previously hired level 30 powerhouse from the Gao family was eliminated before even reaching the sixth round because a level three Twin-Headed Wolf Boss showed up in the first round. You should have faith in him. After all, hes the number one in Doomsday City, hehe! Zhao Dan laughed, her eyes sparkling. Hmph, if you knew the weapon that was supposed to be given to you was taken by this kid, Id like to see if you could still force a laugh. Gao Dongxin muttered under his breath. Suddenly, a dazzling Sword Qi appeared in the center of the arena, startling both of them. An instant kill? He actually instantly killed a Level 3 Elite Boss! Gao Dongxin jumped up from his seat, his face full of astonishment. Zhao Dan was also taken aback, a serious look on her face. She approached the railing of the stand to get a better view of the arena. At that moment in the center of the arena, the giant crimson bat was seven or eight meters away from Song Jian. Its body, however, had already been cleft into two, and its foul-smelling blood dyed the ground of the arena red. The stadium fell silent for a moment before erupting again in a far more intense cacophony of roars and howls. Click, Click, Click~ The cage doors on the opposite side slowly opened again without giving Song Jian any time to rest. The second Elite Boss rushed out. A Level 8 Ghost-Faced Vicious Bear Boss, even a five-member, level 10 squad might not be able to defeat it Zhao Dan exclaimed, a hint of surprise in her eyes. Today, the Bosses dispatched by the arena are all top-tier creatures! This gigantic black bear stood at over three meters tall. On its chest was a patch of white hair that looked like a grimacing ghost face. Dan, will he be able to persevere to the end? Gao Dongxin asked nervously. Zhao Dan slowly shook her head. I dont know. But if I were to fight this Level 8 Elite Boss now, Id probably have to make sacrifices to kill it. Dan, how is that possible? You are already level 30! Gao Dongxin expressed his surprise. But my attributes arent much higher than this Level 8 Elite Boss! Zhao Dan gave a bitter smile. Improving attributes in gaming was easy to say but incredibly hard to achieve. Attribute-enhancing treasures were outrageously expensive. Even though Zhao Dan had been using all her real-world money to buy Doomsday Coins, she had only managed to purchase ten Attribute Fruits over an extended period. This raised her intelligence attribute to over thirty points, but all her other attributes remained below ten points. The Ghost-Faced Vicious Bear now appearing in the arena had a high magic resistance. Not to mention needing to sacrifice something to kill it, even losing to it was a possibility. Roar~ Again, in the arena, another sword light gleamed brightly, followed by the anguished screams of the Ghost-Faced Vicious Bear. Another instant kill Gao Dongxin couldnt believe his eyes. Zhao Dan also let out a cry of shock. Both of them stood on the viewing deck, staring at Song Jian, who was still standing in the same spot as before, not having budged an inch. Chapter 708 - Chapter 708: Chapter 708: Items Dropped Chapter 708: Chapter 708: Items Dropped Third, fourth, fifth, sixth It was not until the seventh one, a Level 32 elite BOSS, that Song Jian got serious; This was a huge earth elemental, towering over three meters tall, its body made of solid rocks, its eyes were two large sapphires, and in the middle of its forehead, there was a diamond-shaped black crystal; Earth Elemental Leader Ulath (Elite), Level: 32; Vitality Points: 9800/9800; Special Traits: Super Defense, Damage Reflection; Its over, were up against a melee nemesis! despair appeared on Gao Dongxins face. Previously, Song Jian had taken down the lower-leveled bosses with ease which had thrilled Gao Dongxin, however, this newly appeared boss had challenged them twice before. Both previous times had ended with the same result: it reflected high defense and melee damage, irrespective of the attack. The two melee challengers were killed by the reflected damage. Song Jian primarily used his one-handed sword as his weapon, which gave Gao Dongxin the impression that he was a swordsman, a class of melee combatants. This earth elemental boss seemed to have a crippling effect on him. Maybe he can create a miracle? Zhao Dan comforted, but a trace of helplessness appeared on her face. Thats the risk of arena challenges. If a creature that you can suppress shows up, it doesnt matter if its higher level than you. But if you encounter a creature that suppresses you, your outcome is certain death; Thats why, even though Zhao Dan was already level 30, she hadnt thought about attempting to score ten consecutive wins. After all, the reward for ten wins was more than just a game invitation card; When everyone in the audience saw the seventh monster, an Earth Elemental Leader, they all started buzzing. They, too, knew that this boss was a melee nightmare, and this human challenger was in big trouble. Tear him to shreds, big stone, avenge your fallen comrades! This human is no match for you, take him down, Ill reward you with a magic crystal! The arena spectators could reward the combatants based on their performance, but it seemed that they knew that the challengers were all Earth humans, so none of them ever rewarded the human challengers. Their rewards went to the monsters that killed the challengers; Magic crystals were like a tasty treat for earth elemental, one of their favorite foods. But these magic crystals were expensive and difficult for them to obtain normally; The earth elemental moved slowly, shaking the ground with each step. The arena floor vibrated with its movements; A smirk appeared on Song Jians face as he summoned a meter high little stoneman beside him; Gulu, Gulu~ As soon as the little stoneman appeared, it hugged Song Jians thigh, mumbling as though upset about being left alone for so long; Alright little guy, its time for battle. Song Jian patted the smooth head of the little stoneman and smiled; Gulu Gulu~ Upon hearing about the battle, the little stoneman instantly became alert and turned to look at the Earth Elemental Leader approaching step by step; Seeing the form of the Earth Elemental Leader, the little stoneman looked down at itself, its eyes filled with confusion. Song Jian then brandished his sword, sending wave after wave of Sword Qi towards the Earth Elemental Leader, attacking it from a distance of five to six meters. Even so, he was still subjected to reflected damage, albeit weaker than close combat; Song Jian frowned and stopped attacking, instead, he gave a push off the ground and quickly retreated; The little stoneman also joined in the attack, throwing stone balls the size of a human head at the Earth Elemental Leader like bullets. But these rocks caused little damage, it could be said that the little stonemans attack was completely countered by the Earth Elemental Leader. Although the damage was insignificant, the little stoneman, following Song Jians command, continued to throw stones at the Earth Elemental Leader; See, hes not the Earth Elemental Leaders match. This monsters damage reflection is too powerful! Gao Dongxin looked at Song Jians rapid retreat, disappointment smeared across his face as he remarked. Not necessarily, look at his Sword Qi attack just now, it did quite some damage to the Earth Elemental Leader! Zhao Dan suggested. The higher his attack damage, the higher the reflected damage hell suffer. The Sword Qi attack is too short, even though it can weaken the reflected damage, how could his vitality points compare to that of the BOSS? Hell be killed by the BOSS eventually. Gao Dongxin sighed, saying. Why did he summon a little stoneman? Its hilarious. He did no damage, not even a minor disruption. Look, the Earth Elemental Leader doesnt even care about it! Zhao Dan pointed at the little stoneman and laughed. Its over, its over, we Gao family have really lost this time, both the lady and the army, a golden set weapon! Gao Dongxin gave out a howl, directly lying on the sofa, not wanting to continue watching. Just then, a quiet command echoed in the middle of the arena: Sword Control Technique! Hum~ He threw his long sword into the air. With a soft sound, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword instantly split into four long swords, flying towards the Earth Elemental Leader like meteors; Broken Wing Dance! Flash Thunder Strike! Sweeping Sword Style! Light Strike! Each long sword launched different sword techniques at the Earth Elemental Leader. At this point, Song Jian was at least twenty meters away, dividing his mind into four to control the four long swords as they continuously slashed at the Earth Elemental Leader; A series of critical damage floated above the Earth Elemental Leader, it roared in anger, its fists flailed at the swords flying in the air. But the mental control over the swords made them extremely agile, the leader couldnt touch them at all; This twist of events made the entire audience of the arena roar in rage, yelling at Song Jian in protest. Zhao Dan covered her mouth, her face full of astonishment as she looked at the arena. When the BOSSs vitality points dropped to half, it finally reacted and roared as it charged at Song Jian. Seeing the Earth Elemental Leaders bulky body rushing towards him, Song Jians face couldnt help but form a smirk; Sword Shadow Step! Song Jians figure turned into a cloud of black fog and swiftly retreated into the distance. The arena was spacious, it was impossible for the slow-moving Earth Elemental Leader to catch up with Song Jian. About ten minutes later, the Earth Elemental Leaders vitality points were finally depleted. Its massive body exploded, scattering countless shards of rock that covered an area of five to six meters around it.; Huh, whats this? Song Jian glanced at the scattered stones of the Earth Elemental Leader and found an item shimmering with a golden light, which intrigued him. PS: Thanks to Fiery Moon O Night for the gift of 100 star coins~ Chapter 709 - Chapter 709: Chapter 709: Fire Elemental Lord Chapter 709: Chapter 709: Fire Elemental Lord Weve won, weve won! Song Jian has won! Hahahaha! Gao Dongxin happily jumped up; It seems like I came at the right time, someone actually passed the seventh round! Zhao Dan whispered to himself. Song Jian picked up the golden item dropped by the Earth Elemental Leader, his face full of surprise. Killing a BOSS in the arena even drops items? But why didnt the previous BOSS drop any items? Song Jian found it strange and couldnt figure out the reason after thinking about it for a while. So, he decided to stop thinking about it and carefully studied the dropped item instead; Earth Elemental Crystal Core (Gold), Special Item. Usage effect: This is the essence of the Earth Elemental Leader, which can be used on flesh-and-blood creatures to turn them into Earth-attribute creatures. If used on Earth-attribute creatures, it will greatly enhance their quality! Is this prepared specifically for this little guy? Song Jian glanced at the bewildered little stone man beside him and thought to himself. Seeing Song Jian look at him, the little stone man happily called out, Gulu, Gulu~ Song Jian smiled slightly and handed it the Earth Elemental Crystal Core; The little stone man took the Crystal Core with a puzzled face, examined it left and right, tried to bite it a couple of times, had his eyes light up, and then stuffed it straight into his mouth, chewing it with a crunching sound; After eating, the little stone mans eyes became hazy, he yawned, lay down slowly, and shrunk into a stone ball about one meter in diameter; Before Song Jian could react, the stone ball turned into a white light and entered the Pet Space; Song Jian took a look and immediately received a system prompt; System: Your pet Stone Man is undergoing evolution, the evolution time is unknown. If you forcibly summon it during the evolution process, it will cause permanent damage to the pet; Song Jian just glanced at it and closed the Pet Space. The little stone man fell into evolutionary slumber, and the Black Dragon seemed to sense that Song Jian was viewing the Pet Space. It roared discontentedly; Dont worry, Ill let you out soon to get some fresh air. Song Jian sent a message to the Black Dragon and then withdrew his mind from the Pet Space; At this time, the bars on the opposite side had not yet opened, and angry curses came from the audience seats of the arena. Some people even threw garbage directly at the entrance of the bars, and in a short while, the entrance was filled with various trash; Perhaps unable to withstand the audiences noisy curses, the bars on the opposite side finally started to rise slowly, and a massive Fire Elemental Lord drifted out; The moment this Fire Elemental left the bars, the temperature in the entire arena increased by more than ten degrees, and the garbage that had accumulated at the entrance of the bars instantly ignited. In no time, it turned into a pile of ashes; Fire Elemental Lord, Level 35 Elite BOSS, Tier 1 Combat Power! Song Jian stared at the Fire Elementals attributes and whispered with a smile, A BOSS with Tier 1 Combat Power has finally appeared, huh! Song Jian had long anticipated that a BOSS with Tier 1 Combat Power would appear. Sure enough, it appeared right after the never-before-passed seventh round. This Level 35 Elite BOSS is the same level as Song Jian, he should be able to beat it, right? Gao Dongxin hesitated as she spoke. This isnt just a matter of level! Zhao Dans face showed a cautious expression as he said, You should have seen that this BOSS has Tier 1 Combat Power! Tier 1 Combat Power? What is that? Gao Dongxin wondered; Youre not Level 30 yet. When you reach Level 30, youll receive a mission to assess Tier 1 Combat Power! Zhao Dan explained, This mission is very difficult, even the simplest C-rank task might take several years to complete! Several years? Gao Dongxin exclaimed, Why is it so hard? Thats also the reason why I havent taken the assessment yet! Zhao Dan glanced at Gao Dongxin and continued, Even a player who has only passed the C-rank assessment can crush players of the same level who havent passed the assessment! What, crush? How is that possible! Gao Dongxin exclaimed; Do you know the rewards for passing the assessment? Zhao Dan questioned, Its an all-property reward, equivalent to an increase of dozens of attribute points. If you can pass B-rank, or even A-rank, not only are there all-property rewards, but also skill points, profession skill books, and rare Skill Books! Gao Dongxins mouth was agape, her face showing a shocked expression. Then, as if realizing something, she looked at Song Jian; He, he Gao Dongxin pointed at Song Jian; Youre right, he must have passed the Tier 1 Combat Power assessment, and at least an A-rank one at that, or even an A+ rank Zhao Dans eyes showed a complex look as he watched Song Jian, who was relentlessly fighting the Fire Elemental Lord in the arena; This Fire Elemental Lord was far stronger than the previous Earth Elemental Leader, most importantly, in its hand was a burning hammer radiating scorching heat. Even though Song Jian deployed the Sword Control Skill and attacked it simultaneously with four long swords, the Fire Elemental Lord still blocked all the attacks with its flawless hammer technique; Clang, clang, clang, clang~ Brilliant sparks exploded continuously in the air from the four long swords. Each impact sent a trembling sensation through Song Jians mind, with 30-40 points of damage floating above his head; Fire Elemental, huh! Song Jian wiped the blood from his nostrils and, with a thought, had his four long swords simultaneously launch the first move of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Evening Snowflakes; In an instant, the entire arena was filled with snowflakes as thick as goose feathers, and a thick layer of snow accumulated on the ground. The flurry of snowflakes swayed in the wind along with the constant movement of the four long swords. In a short time, four snow dragons fluttered in the air of the arena and pounced on the Fire Elemental Lord; Boom~ The four snow dragons slammed into the Fire Elemental Lord, extinguishing its blazing flames in an instant, and even covering its surface with a layer of frost. Four critical hit damages of over a thousand points floated above the Fire Elemental Lords head, making it look like a Snow Elemental Lord rather than a Fire Elemental one. Only one of the four long swords was engraved with the Evening Snowflakes of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, the other three were conjured by Song Jian. The consumption was also quite high for him, but now that the Fire Elemental Lord was suppressed, it was time to strike while the iron was hot. Song Jian gritted his teeth and went all out with his full power, making the four long swords fly up and down around the ice-covered Fire Elemental Lord. The bursting Sword Qi continuously slashed at it, with several hundred points of damage floating above the Fire Elemental Lords head; Chapter 710 - Chapter 710: Chapter 710: Self-Destruction Chapter 710: Chapter 710: Self-Destruction Snow and fire counteract each other. If Song Jian were to only use a long sword to execute Snowy Dusk, the sword qi of snowflakes appearing for an instant would be immediately reduced to nothing by the fire of the Fire Elemental Lord. However, using four long swords simultaneously to employ Snowy Dusk puts the Fire Elemental Lord at an immediate disadvantage; The surface flames are extinguished by the snowy sword qi, but an endless amount of fire elemental power still resides within the Fire Elemental Lord; The more suppressed it gets, the more fiercely the continuing fire elemental energy within its body responds. With the snow and ice piling on, Song Jians remaining Spirit Points are already insufficient to deploy four sets of Snowy Dusk simultaneously; But it is no problem just using a single long sword. At this time, snowflakes began to drift again throughout the entire arena. Although the power was much weaker than when the four swords were used together, and it was no longer able to gather a snowy dragon, these injuries are more than enough for the Fire Elemental Lord, now covered in snow, to contend with; Snowy Dusk, Snowy Dusk The four long swords successively employed Snowy Dusk: the accumulated snow on the ground of the arena now reached Song Jians knees and the Fire Elemental Lord was covered in a massive ball of snow, unable to even swing the flaming hammer in its hands, unable to oppose the four long swords in any way; As instances of Snowy Dusk are continually unleashed, Song Jian seems to reach a profound state where his execution of this sword technique becomes smoother and faster; initially, Song Jian controlled three other long swords and executed other sword techniques, but quickly, he abandoned the other techniques to focus solely on Snowy Dusk; As one sword is exercised, the other three swords just silently float in the air C though this certainly wasted some attack damage, by now Song Jian was fully immersed in the sword technique of Snowy Dusk, as if about to break through any moment. However, just at this moment, Song Jian felt a sudden, intense sense of danger in his heart. The ongoing sword technique was immediately interrupted, and he rapidly retreated back; the four long swords turned into a meteor-like stream, following Song Jian; Boom~ In the center of the arena, a violent explosion suddenly occurred. The Fire Elemental Lord, covered in layers of snow, actually self-detonated, an explosion from a first-tier fire elemental, powerful enough to flatten all buildings within hundreds of meters radius; Buzz~ In the mere moment when the explosion erupted, the arena was suddenly enveloped by a transparent light screen, restricting the force of the explosion within the arena only; The transparent light screen, washed over by the scorching flames, turned red. The force of the explosion incessantly bombarded against the screen, making its surface ripple like water, but it never broke through the screen. The thick snow in the arena vaporized in an instant, engulfing the entire arena in a dense mist; It was not until the explosion ended that Gao Dongxin exclaimed in horror: If that explosion just now If it hadnt been for that protective screen, the entire arena would have blown away! Even as players, we would have died just now! uttered Zhao Dan, a hint of fear in her eyes. Just then, an automated voice rang out from the booth: The defensive shield of the arena can withstand a tenth level forbidden spell. Unless a second tier power were to self-detonate, it is impossible to break through the shields defense. Furthermore, the treasure chest youre in has a strong defensive array, enough to ensure the safety of our esteemed guests! Who are you? Zhao Dan shouted in surprise, having visited this booth at least a dozen times without ever hearing this voice. I am the Arena System Manager, you may call me, Elf! the automated voice explained; System Elf? Zhao Dan and Gao Dongxin exchanged looks, both seeing the surprise in each others eyes. You may also address me that way! replied the System Elf; Why havent you appeared before? wondered Gao Dongxin. I only appear when Im needed The System Elfs voice gradually faded away. System Elf, System Elf? called Gao Dongxin. Stop calling, better focus on Song Jian. Zhao Dan said grumpily: Such a strong explosion, even if there were protection around, the area would have been already leveled to the ground. Do you think he could still be alive? Right, right, what happened to Song Jian? Gao Dongxin suddenly became anxious: He cant die, otherwise our Gao family Alright, alright, its just a set of golden quality equipment, is it necessary to keep mentioning it? snorted Zhao Dan, walking to the front of the stand, looking down; By this time, the thick fog in the arena gradually dispersed. The Fire Elemental Lord originally had one third of its vitality left. Nevertheless, the continuous squeezing and pressure from Snowy Dusk enabled the fire energy within the Lords body to continuously compress and gather. Once it self-detonates, the strength increases by more than a third. Even if Song Jian had sensed it beforehand and hid in the furthest corner, the severe injury was inevitable. Without the protection of the equipment, Song Jian was beaten to near death by the Fire Elemental Lords self-detonation, if it hadnt been for the Book of the Abyss automatically protecting its master at the last moment, melting out the Abyssal Flame Armor, Song Jian might have perished along with the Fire Elemental Lord. He fished out an advanced healing potion from his pack and began slowly recovering; After finishing off an advanced healing potion, Song Jian then pulled out a bottle of honey liquor and gulped it down; See that? The healing potions he has are all high-quality! Zhao Dan motioned towards Song Jian and said, envy filling her eyes. Currently, there arent many players who can afford advanced healing potions, let alone potions that replenish mental strength. Some elementary mental strength recovery potions can be found on the market, but intermediate and advanced mental strength healing potions are basically unseen, the occasional ones are immediately purchased; Watching his slowly reviving vitality and mental strength, Song Jian felt a surge of fear, if he hadnt noticed something was off and retreated in time, even with the protection of the Book of the Abyss, he would have perished along with the Fire Elemental Lord. The most annoying kind of monsters are those who can self-detonate! Standing up, Song Jian summoned the four swords that had been blown away, they vibrated with a hum and returned to his side, slowly revolving around his body like satellites, protecting him. Squeak, squeak~ At this moment, the gate on the opposite side opened slowly again. This time, two level 35 elite BOSS monsters with first-tier combat power emerged simultaneously. Chapter 711 - Chapter 711: Chapter 711 Undead Knight Chapter 711: Chapter 711 Undead Knight Undead Knight, the ninth challenge is an Undead Knight! Gao Dongxin exclaims with surprise, followed by a furious expression. This is cheating, that undead horse is even an elite level 35 boss! Additionally, that mount itself has tier one combat power. Its strength is probably slightly lower than the knight, Zhao Dan shakes his head. Besides, its not just any undead horse, its an Abyssal Nightmare, skilled in fear magic. How can we fight this? Even though Song Jian has first-tier combat power, its two against one; how could he possibly win! Gao Dongxin said indignantly. They are already at the ninth level, getting closer to success. Gao Dongxins anticipation is getting higher, but now, the appearance of the Undead Knight was like a bucket of cold water poured over him. Song Jian stands up, looking at the Undead Knight slowly stepping out, with a sober expression on his face. The Undead Knight is dressed in dark metal armor, only two eyes are glowing with a bright red light. Underneath is the Abyssal Nightmare, flames burning on its four limbs, wrapped in battle armor. The Abyssal Nightmare is similar to an undead creature, with scarce flesh and most of its bones exposed, emitting a black abyssal aura. The Undead Knight is a formidable being with a Fatal Strike passive capability and is the only first-tier combat power creature capable of killing a second-tier combat power creature. Accompanied by its Abyssal Nightmare, the combination of two elite bosses with first-tier combat power, the effect would definitely be more than one plus one. Seeing the Undead Knight coming towards him, Song Jian steps forward and calls out: My name is Song Jian, who are you, the knight of which undead duke? With the Undead Knights rarity, each one inherently holds a noble title upon their creation. Only a noble of Count level and above would have the privilege to recruit them. My name Her the Undead Knight began, but stopped after just two words. A moment of pause later, the Undead Knight spoke, Human, do you wish to know my true name? When I kill you, I will tell your corpse my name. If possible, I could turn you into an undead creature, becoming my servant. Song Jian was a little disappointed, but since the opponent was an undead creature, it probably wouldnt have much flesh. Even knowing the true name, he didnt know if the Shackles Mark skill would work on it. With a neigh, the Abyssal Nightmare suddenly accelerated towards Song Jian. This is the Undead Knights charge ability, boosting its speed by 150% in an instant, causing a 30% damage boost on impact and a high possibility of causing a stun effect. Boom! Suddenly, Song Jians body was engulfed in raging black flames, filling the air with a strong abyssal aura. Swish~ The Abyssal Nightmare had already sprinted to a distance less than ten meters from Song Jian. But the moment the abyssal flames rose, the Abyssal Nightmare abruptly stopped. With its forehalf raised high, its hooves swung wildly in the air. Fearful, it looked at Song Jian and lowered its head towards him. The charge was interrupted by its own mount, the Undead Knight suffered a backlash. Over a thousand points of damage floated above its head, leaving it stunned for three seconds. The Undead Knight probably never expected its own mount would betray itself. This has never occurred since the day it became an Undead Knight. The fourth-tier Abyssal Flames on Song Jian, now bestowed with first-tier combat power, gave off a terrifying aura. Despite both the Abyssal Nightmare and the Undead Knight being elite level 35 bosses with first-tier combat power, they were on completely different standings. Undead Knights are part of the undead aristocracy, but Abyssal Nightmares are only strong common beings in the abyssal world. Confronted with Song Jians terrifying abyssal aura, the natural hierarchy discouraged it from initiating an attack on Song Jian. Stupid! The Undead Knights eyes blazed with a bright red light, kicking the belly of the Abyssal Nightmare repeatedly, desperately tugging the reins to make it move. However, no matter how hard he tried, the Abyssal Nightmare remained stationary, constantly letting out a mournful neigh. Waste! The Undead Knight struck at the head of the Abyssal Nightmare, dismounted, took out a lance hanging on the Nightmare, intending to rush at Song Jian but hesitated. He put the lance back onto the Abyssal Nightmare, took out a two-handed greatsword from the other side, and rushed towards Song Jian. Without the speed boost from the Abyssal Nightmare, the Undead Knight was essentially just an oversized foot soldier. Many of its skills, which require a mount to execute, were unusable, making a fight against it extremely dangerous. The Undead Knights passive ability Fatal Strike could trigger anytime, whether in a mounted fight or close combat, with melee combat seemingly having a higher chance. I cant engage in close combat with him! Song Jian thought, repeating the fight strategy used against the Fire Elemental Lord. Controlling four long swords and constantly unleashing Snowy Night, keeping a safe distance from the Undead Knight using Sword Shadow Step. After losing the speed boost from the mount, the Undead Knight wasnt fast to begin with. Under the heavy snow, his speed was slower than a normal person. Seeing Song Jian continuously kiting the Undead Knight around the coliseum while the Abyssal Nightmare was harmless, standing in the middle of the coliseum causing an uproar in the spectator stands; they didnt seem satisfied with the situation in the coliseum. Cheating, this is cheating! An Undead Knight without a horse- still call it a knight? Unfair! Damn it, you cant do this. This kind of battle is completely unwatchable! Kill him, we want to see bloodshed, not some pansies fighting! What the hell are they up to? Just now, against two Level 35 Elite Bosses, they never once shouted! Gao Dongxin angrily hit the observation deck. They just want to see how these monsters kill real humans Zhao Dan said. Those bastards! Gao Dongxin cursed. As long as Song Jian sticks to this plan, Its possible to wear down the Undead Knight. If the ninth level could be passed this easily, then the chances of achieving ten wins in a row are much higher. Suddenly, an Undead Witch in the spectator stands stands up and shouts out, I am willing to offer a pair of speed boots to this pitiful knight, request for a bloodletting judgement! Chapter 712 - Chapter 712: Chapter 712: Bloody Judgement Chapter 712: Chapter 712: Bloody Judgement Just as Song Jian was on the verge of victory, having already whittled down the Undead Knights Vitality Points to below 70%, a female Undead Witch suddenly stood up in the audience, shouting loudly, I want to provide this poor knight with a pair of Acceleration Boots! I request a Bloody Verdict! The audience beside the Undead Witch cheered loudly and shouted together, Bloody Verdict, Bloody Verdict! Soon, the entire audience stood up and roared in unison: Bloody Verdict, Bloody Verdict What what are they doing? Gao Dongxin said in surprise. Bloody Verdict? Whats that? I havent seen it in previous duels Zhao Dan also looked astounded. At this moment, the system Elfs voice rang out across the arena: Bloody Verdict is a sacred verdict initiated by the live audience. To activate a Bloody Verdict, one million Doomsday Coins must be consumed. The verdict allows the audience to provide help to any duelist in the arena by giving them a single item! Arena duels are sacred and fair. Regardless of the tier or level of the equipment provided by the audience, an equivalent item must be given to the opponent as compensation! Bloody Verdict cannot be refused and can only be activated once during a duel! Bloody Verdict will upgrade the reward for ten consecutive victories! Gao Dongxin exclaimed in shock, This this is cheating, right? This is cheating, cheating! In the last two sentences, he even leaned on the railing and shouted. I never thought there would be so many rules in the arena! Zhao Dan appeared thoughtful and whispered, Previous challengers were too weak and couldnt gather any information. It seems that today will be different. I have to write down all this information! System Elf: Undead Witch Susanna pays one million Doomsday Coins to initiate Bloody Verdict! System Elf: Undead Witch Susanna hands over a level 35 Gold Quality item Rowells Charging Boots to the Undead Knight. System Elf: Undead Witch Susanna hands over a level 35 Gold Quality item Stealth Orb to Challenger Song Jian. Song Jian, who was more than a dozen meters away from the Undead Knight, suddenly found an extra item, the Stealth Orb, in his inventory. Stealth Orb (Gold), special item, usage effect: Immediately takes effect when placed in the backpack, allows the user to automatically master max level Stealth Technique, movement speed increased by 5% while stealthed, detection probability reduced by 30%. Seeing the attributes of this orb, Song Jian revealed a bitter smile on his face; This piece of gold equipment was very valuable, and the Stealth Technique was the core skill of thieves and assassins alike; currently, not a single player could level up their Stealth Technique to max level. The most important thing was that the Stealth Technique learned by players reduced movement speed during stealth; level 1 Stealth Technique reduced movement speed by 50%, whereas max level Stealth Technique reduced movement speed by only 5%. However, this orb increased movement speed by 5% during stealth and reduced detection probability by 30% a highly valuable item. Such a treasure would surely be fiercely contested by players in the auction house, especially for those professions that relied on stealth; they would be willing to spend their entire fortune to acquire this item. However, this equipment had no use for Song Jian at the moment, as Stealth Technique could not be used during combat. This piece of equipment, as good as it was, could not immediately enhance his power. The boots obtained by the other party, as their name suggests, are ones that increase the users movement speed and undoubtedly possess an acceleration skill, greatly benefiting the current Undead Knight. As long as the Undead Knight can catch up to Song Jian, the situation would immediately turn around. In a close combat situation, the Undead Knight is even capable of fighting against someone with second-tier combat power. If the passive skill Fatal Strike activates during close combat, it would be an instant kill for anyone. Song Jian could clearly see that the Undead Knight had changed into a pair of boots, which are visibly different from the rest of its equipment. Apparently, the previous ensemble was a set, and replacing the boots now could mean a loss of a set attribute. Nevertheless, the change in the Undead Knights speed was apparent after equipping the boots. Most importantly, the thick snow seemed unable to slow it down. It moved as if gliding on the snow towards Song Jian. Immunity to slow status? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. He originally thought the boots would carry some acceleration abilities or an active ability to temporarily remove slow debuffs. However, he didnt expect these scorpion boots to possess a passive skill with immunity to slow effects. This puts a big restraint on Song Jians Snow Dance Sword technique. You think I can only restrict your speed? Song Jian snorted coldly, counterattacking and charging directly towards the Undead Knight. Seeing Song Jian ready to face the Undead Knight head-on, the audience roared with excitement! Fatal Strike, Fatal Strike, Fatal Strike! The Undead Witch stood up, clenched her fists, and shouted loudly. Following her lead, almost everyone in the audience rose from their seats and roared, Fatal Strike, Fatal Strike They all wanted to see Song Jian being killed by the Undead Knights passive skill, the Fatal Strike. All humans in the treasure chests looked somber. In room 102, a middle-aged man stared at the field intently and whispered, Fortunately, these monsters wont appear on Earth That may not be true. They have already appeared before our eyes. How can you be sure that they wont show up on the streets or even in your own home in the near future? Clutching the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, Song Jian battled against the Undead Knight. At his side, the three longswords moved as if controlled by invisible hands, thrusting at the Undead Knight from various angles. For a moment, it was as if four master swordsmen were besieging the Undead Knight. The clamor about the Fatal Strike irritated the Undead Knight, whose passive skill, Fatal Strike, was not something it could activate at will. Sometimes it wouldnt even trigger in several battles, but since the effect is so strong, the chances of it activating are extremely low. Soon, the Undead Knight found that in close combat, it was no match for Song Jian. By the time it managed to land a blow on Song Jian, he had already slashed it four or five times. Song Jians vitality points loss would be around 300 compared to the Undead Knight, who would lose 1,500 to 2,000 vitality points. Why is your damage so high? The Undead Knight couldnt help but roar out. Although its vitality points were five or six times that of Song Jian, by now, the Undead Knight had lost more than half of its vitality, while Song Jians vitality still remained above 60%. Most importantly, during the battle, Song Jian could actually take out items to restore vitality and spirit points from time to time. How could the Undead Knight bear this? Its irritation grew increasingly, to the point where the Undead Knight finally couldnt take it anymore. With a low growl, it swung the double-handed sword, sending two longswords in mid-air flying. The Undead Knight leaped high into the air; A brilliant crimson glow flashed across the blade of the double-handed sword, and Song Jian immediately sensed a colossal threat charging towards him. Instant kill? Song Jians face finally changed, and the sharp-eyed spectators in the audience excitedly yelled out. Chapter 713 - Chapter 713: Chapter 713: The Deadly Strike chapter 713: chapter 713: the deadly strike the fatal blow! the undead knight finally triggered its passive talent, fatal blow! regardless of the opponents strength, defense, or how much vitality points they have, there is a great chance of killing the opponent instantly! this is the terror of the undead knight, the only first-tier combat power that can kill a second-tier combat power; its the fatal blow, it triggered the fatal blow! someone in the audience shouted out loud, his face glowing red with excitement. the chance of triggering fatal blow is extremely low. very few people have been able to witness the power of the fatal blow. most of the people who have seen the fatal blow were already dead. now, the audience had the opportunity to witness its power, they all became immediately excited. the entire audience was buzzing, even the humans in the boxes had all stood up, nervously looking towards the arena; this was the first time a human had reached the ninth round, and almost all the audience was cheering for song jians opponent. unconsciously, all the humans in the boxes were emotionally standing behind song jian. die! the undead knight growled, a surge of joy rushing to his heart. no matter how formidable his opponents attack, as long as he triggered the fatal blow, the opponent would have no chance of surviving; what a pity for that stealth orb! a strange thought suddenly surfaced in the undead knights mind; at that moment, a brilliant golden sword qi suddenly exploded onto song jians crimson fire heart ape sword. the undead knight sneered to himself internally that no matter how hard the opponent struggled, there was no technique that could defend against the fatal blow! sacred parry! song jian muttered, his crimson fire heart ape sword and the undead knights double-handed sword violently collided with each other; pop~ just like a bubble bursting, all the power of the undead knight disappeared, the red light on his sword blade also vanished, and both of them were thrown towards the back after the collision; song jian struggled to get up. a foot-long sword wound appeared on his chest, and blood was gushing out; surgical treatment! song jian swiftly cast a healing skill on himself to stop the bleeding, then took out a bottle of honey wine to slowly recover; the undead knight, on the other hand, rolled over twice on the ground before struggling to stand up; how did you not die? the undead knight said in surprise; just then, a red light suddenly appeared in the sky, slashing fiercely towards the undead knight; crack~ the red light flashed through the undead knights body and disappeared. the standing undead knight wobbled for a moment, then suddenly split in two and fell onto the arena floor; the arena fell silent, then after a while a heartbreaking scream rang out from the audience stands: no! heracles! looking up, the undead witch who had called for the bloody judgment was furiously screaming, her piercing screech echoed throughout the entire arena. i curse you, human, i, susanna, swear on my life core, you will the undead witch, susanna, glared at song jian with vicious eyes, and started to chant a curse loudly; just then, a peal of thunder sounded in the sky over the arena, a sword formed of thunder, the sword of divine punishment, stabbed down at the undead witch, susanna; boom~ with a muffled crash, the thunderbolt sword brutally hit the undead witch. without even letting out a scream, the undead witchs body turned into ash instantly; the rules of the arena are sacrosanct and inviolable. anyone who dares to offend will be punished! the voice of the system elf echoed throughout the entire arena. this time, its voice was loud and resonant, filled with an endless sense of authority; the audience fell silent, no one daring to challenge these events, all out of fear. song jians lips twitched into a small smile; it looks like one of his enemies had just disappeared. the opponent had even given him a thirty-five-level gold quality item. the undead knight was killed by the sacred parry, which rebounded his passive skill fatal blow. after it died, the abyssal nightmare let out a long hiss, its figure gradually fading away, returning to the abyssal hell; he did it, song jian won! gao dongxin excitedly hugged zhao dan, starting to bounce in joy. what skill did he use? zhao dan wore an astonished expression. she was surprised by song jians combat power when he was previously fighting the undead knight head-on. after the undead knight triggered the fatal blow, an unbeatable skill, song jian was able to use a rebound skill, bouncing the opponents passive skill effect back. this gave zhao dan an almost unbelievable feeling. i dont know. whatever it was, he won! he won! gao dongxin exclaimed excitedly; alright, theres still the last round. dont celebrate too early! zhao dan patted gao dongxins shoulder and said. no problem, he will definitely be fine! gao dongxin laughed: even the undead knight couldnt beat him, and the abyssal nightmare was scared stiff by him, he will definitely win the tenth round! youve become song jians little fan girl now, so much faith in him? zhao dan joked; gao dongxin blushed slightly, huffed, and ran back to the grandstand to watch the arena carefully. song jian sat in the arena, slowly recovering his status. without the addition of all his equipment, his actual combat power had declined by more than three levels, otherwise, he wouldnt have been injured; most of the players who came to the arena to challenge were in the same situation as him, without the enhancement of equipment. many players were not used to this and overestimated themselves, which usually resulted in a bitter defeat. after song jian had fully recovered, the opponent for the tenth round still hadnt shown up. the railing gate on the opposite side was tightly closed, and the audience around was silent. it seemed that everyone was waiting for the tenth round opponent; whats happening? dont tell me they dont have an opponent for the tenth round? gao dongxin complained discontentedly. by now, more than ten minutes had passed and she was growing impatient. isnt it good to give song jian more recovery time? zhao dan laughed; hmm, he has long been ready. didnt you see him preparing? gao dongxin grumbled; oh, so youre not worried about the tenth round opponent, but youre concerned that song jians been waiting too long! zhao dan laughed; gao dongxin was stunned, then her face turned red: dan sister, why do you also like to tease people while zhao dan was teasing gao dongxin, in the arena, the rail gate opposite song jian slowly opened, his opponent for the tenth round had finally appeared. Chapter 714 - Chapter 714: Chapter 714: Gladiator chapter 714: chapter 714: gladiator the arenas fence slowly opened, and a gladiator clad in simple armor, wearing a big red cape, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left hand, slowly walked out of the fence; level 35, tier one combat power? song jian squinted his eyes, examining the opponent who walked out of the fence: with strength less than an undead knight, how could he possibly be the tenth guardian? song jian was puzzled, but soon, his face changed because he saw that behind this gladiator, more than ten similarly dressed gladiators walked out in a row; all level 35, tier one combat power! song jians face turned gloomy, the previous undead knight, although the cheating was somewhat hidden, since the abyssal nightmare was the mount of the undead knight, it barely made sense; but now, this was blatant cheating, as a total of twelve level 35, tier one combat power gladiators walked out of the fence; the most important thing was that after these gladiators came out, they automatically formed a square, raising their spears high and shouting, sparta, sparta, sparta! damn it, this isnt cheating! song jian was instantly furious. after all, he was only a level 35 player with a tier one combat power, and all his equipment was left in the game. if he were allowed to wear all the equipment, he would still have the confidence to fight the twelve spartan gladiators. but now, his strength was less than sixty percent of what it was in the game. to battle against these twelve well-coordinated tier one combat power elite bosses would be no different from courting death; the audiences noises surged, whistling, cheering, and boisterous laughter filled the air; this is simply murder! zhao dans face changed dramatically, never expecting the arenas tenth stage to feature a small squad of elite bosses with tier one combat power. no player would be able to win at this stage! its over, i didnt expect this arena to be a trap! gao dongxin revealed a look of despair on his face. other spectators in the stalls also shook their heads, some even got up and left, and it was unlikely that anyone would challenge the arena again for a long time to come. you want to compete on numbers with me? song jian sneered. opening the skill bar, song jian directly cast the blood pool summoning skill, and soon, he received a system prompt; system: do you want to use the blood pool summoning skill in the real world? in the real world, the cost of using blood pool summoning skill is doubled! system: casting blood pool summoning skill in the real world may have some adverse effects, do you want to continue? song jian hesitated, wondering about the adverse effects? what did that mean? the system did not provide an answer; summon! song jian said silently in his heart; whoosh- streams of red light flashed beside song jian, and thirty red crows appeared around him. as soon as they appeared, they began to fly around haphazardly, soon landing on the walls around the arena; these blood crows were the size of basketballs, spreading their wings like small eagles. their eyes emitted a demonic, scarlet glow that released a strange energy when staring at a person, causing confusion; level 30 summoned creatures? is song jian a summoner too? zhao dan exclaimed in surprise. only summoners in the game could summon so many battle pets at once. ordinary players only had one or two pets, and having more would come at an increasingly higher cost. but that wasnt all, song jian quickly summoned thirty blood corpses and thirty blood wolves; next, song jian opened the skill bar and put a skill point into the blood pool summoning skill.; as the blood pool had not leveled up further, song jian could not summon any new summoned creatures. however, after upgrading the blood pool summoning skill, all the summoned blood creatures had their levels raised to 35, and even gained a passive critical strike blood-sucking effect; the spectators were stunned. they were now somewhat confused about the profession of the human in the arena; a two-headed troll with meaty wings sneered: does having a lot of summons make him great? humph, even if they are all raised to level 35, these summoned creatures still lack tier one combat power against the twelve spartan gladiators; annihilation is just a matter of time., exactly. hes obviously a swordsman, yet hes diverting his attention to so many pets. its a total lack of focus! ha ha ha, i remember the spartan gladiators have a passive skill called bloodthirsty cruelty. the more enemies they kill, the more powerful their attack. is this human here to make a joke, deliberately boosting the enemys attack power? seeing song jian summon so many pets, the twelve spartan gladiators didnt show any fear; on the contrary, they roared excitedly, victory, victory, victory! the chief spartan gladiator, wielding a spear, pointed at song jian and roared, charge at the enemy! its skull will become the glory of the spartans! boom- twelve spartan gladiators charged together, raising an unstoppable momentum; song jian looked at the spartan gladiators rushing towards him and a sneer appeared on his face, do you think this is over? too naive! with a thought, a black giant dragon, about seven or eight meters long, appeared above song jians head. with a spread of its wings, a crisp dragon chant echoed throughout the arena; a dragon, a black dragon, how is this possible? how could he have a giant dragon as a battle pet! in the stands, countless races of various appearances all stood up in surprise, staring in disbelief at the black dragon flying in the arenas sky. although it hasnt grown into adulthood, it is indeed a member of the dragon clan, and even the most formidable black dragon among the five-colored dragons damn, giant dragons have a natural order difference. even within the same combat power tier, these spartan gladiators cannot defeat a black dragon! no, it hasnt fully grown yet; its still young. the spartans still have a chance! have you forgotten the human who summoned it? do you think hed do nothing while those muscle-brained spartans attack the black dragon? so, is this human going to achieve the ten consecutive victories? impossible, this is absolutely impossible! in the spectator stands, the noise grew louder, and everyone seemed to have forgotten about the arena duel itself, focusing entirely on the black dragon summoned by song jian; just then, an angry voice rang out from the stands: human, you dare to capture a member of the dragon clan as a battle pet! this behavior is unforgivable! prepare for being hunted down by the dragon clan for eternity! ps: thank you to scarlet moon o night for the reward of 100 qidian coins~ Chapter 715 - Chapter 715: Chapter 715: Ancient Red Dragon chapter 715: chapter 715: ancient red dragon the very instant song jian summoned the black dragon, everyones attention in the spectators seats was already completely transfixed on the black dragon. nobody cared anymore about whether the spartans could kill song jian. then, at this moment, a voice roared furiously, human, you shall face the relentless pursuit of the dragon clan, for you have insulted a mighty race! song jian lifted his head to find an elderly figure in a bright red robe hovering in the air above the spectators seats, standing like a deity in mid-air. the furious look in his eyes was enough to set song jian alight. hovering behind this elder was the terrifyingly powerful spectral projection of an ancient red dragon. practically all of the spectators around it were trembling, falling to their knees at its feet. dragon might! this is a mature giant dragon! moreover, it has tier three combat power! song jians heart sank. at this moment, song jian suddenly received a system notification. system: youve been marked with a dragon mark by an ancient red dragon, your reputation within the dragon clan has dropped to hostility; system: the dragon mark emits a unique signal that only the dragon clan can detect. within a thousand meter radius, any dragon clansmen will proactively attack you relentlessly; system: due to the dragon mark, all dragon beasts, dragon servants, and half-dragon beings of impure lineage will fear you. as long as they detect your presence, they will flee and dare not to face you in combat directly! i knew something like this would happen sooner or later! song jians face turned grim as he sensed the faint dragon might emitting from his body. just then, three golden chains materialized out of thin air around the ancient red dragon, binding it tightly. following this, a black whip about thirty feet long appeared in mid-air; ancient red dragon, youve violated the arenas rules. due to minor charges, you are sentenced to three whippings! the voice of the systems elf resonated within the entire arena; smack, smack, smack~ the black whip lashed ruthlessly against the ancient red dragon. blazing radiance exploded from its robe as if a defense mechanism was activated. however, it was useless. the first strike shattered its robe and left deep gashes across its body, some of which were so severe that the bone was visible; human, the pain ive suffered today will be returned to you a hundredfold! i swear on the name of the ancient red dragon tuya tymas edisia, i will hang your head on the red dragon cliff before it could finish its threat, the second strike of the whip severely lashed its body; the three dragon punishment strikes leveled the ancient red dragon with tier three combat power to the brink of death; after the punishment ended, the ancient red dragon collapsed from the air and slumped onto its seat. it took a few gasps for breath, shot two malicious glances at song jian, then slowly faded from its seat, seemingly having left the premises entirely. tuya tymas edisia, huh? a chill flashed across the corners of song jians mouth; after the spectacle, everyones eyes returned once again to the arena. the appearance of the black dragon immediately sent the morale of the twelve spartan fighters plummeting. although they mustered their courage and shouted at the black dragon, they immediately halted their charge when the black dragon released its dragon might; spartans fear nothing! shouted the leader, brandishing his spear and throwing it at the hovering black dragon; the spear, as swift as lightning, punctured the body of the black dragon dealing over six hundred damage. the other spartan fighters seemed encouraged and joined the leader in throwing their spears; the black dragon roared, beating its wings so that a wild wind arose, scattering the spears. in the end, they only inflicted double-digit damage to the black dragon; at this point, song jian had summoned four long swords. he held one in hand, while the remaining three orbited him like satellites, rushing towards the spartan gladiators. the weaponless spartans could only engage with song jian bare-handed. in a short time, their bodies were riddled with sword cuts, causing their vitality points to plummet. shield strike! the gladiators gripped their shields in both hands, using them as weapons to hurl a fierce blow at song jian. clang, clang, clang, clang~ song jians vitality points dramatically dropped, almost halving instantly. tai chi sword skill! a faint stream of grey energy revolved around song jian, deflecting all incoming attacks. at that moment, the black dragon above let out a roar, blasting a scorching dragon breath towards the spartan gladiators. boom~ over each spartan gladiators head floated more than a thousand damage points. along with the burning effect, the dragons flaming breath ignited on their bodies. the blood wolves and blood ghouls summoned by song jian also roared, pouncing towards the spartan gladiators. a grand melee ensued within the arena. with the aid of these summoned creatures, song jian suddenly had his hands free. he used the four long swords simultaneously to unleash a flurry of snow-covered attacks, covering the entire arena in a thick layer of snow. the flurry of sword qi swept across, slashing the spartans repeatedly. a blizzard of damage numbers floated up from their heads, looking brutally relentless. at this moment, a spartan gladiator suddenly leaped high, picking up a long spear flung aside by the black dragon, and lunged at the blood ravens perched on the arena wall. his aim was to stack the passive exploitable effects of the blood ravens, which among the summoned creatures, seemed easiest to kill. the chosen blood raven merely tilted its head without flying away. its blood-red eyes twinkled with an eerie light. just then, the leaping spartans sharp gaze grew misty. he seemed to forget what he was doing and abruptly thrust his spear into his own thigh. thud~ a gush of blood sprayed out from his leg. the pain brought him to his senses, but his body uncontrollably plummeted to the ground. his self-inflicted wound was so powerful, it caused a disabled effect to appear in his status bar. at song jians command, the golden demonslaying sword traced an arc in the air, sparking with electricity. it viciously hacked into this already disabled spartan gladiator. flash thunder strike! fast beyond the spartans reaction time, the golden demonslaying sword slashed him hard across his back, eliciting a tragic scream. the slashing continued relentlessly. by the time he fell, he was already a lifeless corpse. upon sensing their comrades death, the remaining spartan gladiators let out sorrowful howls. astonishingly, they clawed deep bloody marks on their own chests, looking at song jian with furious eyes and roaring loudly: blood fight, blood fight, blood fight! Chapter 716 - Chapter 716: Chapter 716: Fight to the Death chapter 716: chapter 716: fight to the death the spartans roared for a bloody battle, which meant they were determined to fight to the death, but in the arena, only one would stand in the end, whether challenger or defender. thus, their cries for a bloody battle had no meaning; with a thought from song jian, thirty blood crows flew towards the spartans, targeting a spartan gladiator with his vitality points reduced by half using a control skill; the spear that originally aimed at song jian suddenly weakened. song jian took advantage of this, controlling four longswords and launching four flash thunder strikes onto the spartan, each attack dealing over a thousand damage; these spartan gladiators originally had less than 8000 vitality points. with this round of damage, the injured gladiator was instantly killed. the second one! song jian whispered. after leveling up the blood pool summoning skill, these originally scouting blood crows had now also gained a control skill called enchantment, which was difficult to guard against due to its stealthy release. however, the skill duration was very short, lasting less than two seconds and was difficult to use repeatedly on the same target. when used for the second time, the odds of being resisted would increase significantly; however, for song jian, he didnt need to keep these spartans controlled. as long as there was a brief pause, he could deal heavy damage to them and even instantly kill some injured spartan gladiators; sparta a scream rang out as another spartan gladiator was hit by a vortex fireball sprayed by the black dragon. engulfed in scorching dragon breath, he couldnt finish his last words before dying; the remaining spartan gladiators showed sorrowful and furious expressions. one of them fiercely thrust his spear into a blood wolves body, before unleashing a skill and launching a fierce attack. in an instant, dozens of spear phantoms relentlessly stabbed the blood wolf, turning it into a pool of blood; as he excitedly raised his spear, preparing to shout, two blood wolves targeted him and pounced; with the black dragon in the air not daring to attack, these spartan gladiators who couldnt fly could only desperately dodge the dragons assaults. however, song jian was surrounded by at least four gladiators, while the rest were fending off the monsters he had summoned. fighting with the strength of a tier 1 elite, they could completely crush these blood zombies and blood wolves, however, the number of these creatures was several times that of the gladiators. they knew no fear and would even risk severe injuries to bite a gladiator, causing considerable trouble for those left; most importantly, song jians formidable attack power could not be resisted by just one or even two gladiators. even with four gladiators attacking song jian simultaneously, under the powerful assault of four longswords, they could only retreat incessantly; all the blood zombies were killed, only seven or eight blood wolves remained, and even the flying blood crows had been skewered to death by the gladiators with their spears; only the black dragon continued to wreak havoc, breathing fire and launching vortex fireballs. at level 35, the black dragon had learned a new skill C meteor fall strike! meteor fall strike was a composite magic, dealing triple damage to the target through fire, earth, and physical impact. however, with the black dragons current strength, it could only release one meteor at a time and needed a long rest in between; at this moment, the gladiators were glowing faintly crimson, a result of their passive skill bloodthirsty cruelty, which stacked their attack power based on the enemies they killed. the effect lasted a long time, up to 120 minutes; moreover, with each enemy slain, the duration would refresh. the more enemies the spartans killed, the stronger they became; the gladiator with the most stacked bloodthirsty cruelty was the leader, who had already gained twelve stacks and increased attack power by 120%. this effect could be infinitely stacked, and if allowed to do so, no one could withstand their attacks; spear throw! the leading gladiator roared, and his spear drew an arc in the air, piercing a blood crow and causing it to explode. his bloodthirsty cruelty effect immediately added another stack; song jian frowned, as by now the blood crows had all used their enchantment skill on the gladiators and the chances of being resisted again were huge. the skill had lost its usefulness in battle. now, the blood crows had become tools for the remaining gladiators to stack bloodthirsty cruelty. with a thought from song jian, the remaining dozen blood crows turned back into blood and returned to the games blood pool; roar~ two blood wolves tackled a gladiator to the ground, their sharp fangs fiercely piercing his throat and instantly killing him; on the other side, a gladiator who had been constantly attacking song jian couldnt take it anymore, and he roared, charging towards the two blood wolves. he thrust his spear into one of the wolves before lifting it up and smashing it into the other; even though the gladiators strength far surpassed that of the blood wolves, by facing seven or eight of them at once, they showed no fear. the cunning wolves didnt fight gladiators in good condition. instead, they continuously moved around, targeting the severely injured ones; the number of blood wolves was also dwindling, and by the time song jian killed another gladiator, all of the blood wolves in the arena had been wiped out as well. at this point, apart from song jian and the black dragon above him, there were only five spartan gladiators left. though among these five, besides the leader who still maintained over 60% vitality points, the other four were all severely injured, with scars and wounds all over their bodies; however, the momentum of these gladiators remained strong, giving off the impression that they could fight against a hundred enemies despite being only five in number; the remaining gladiators were all covered in a strong red glow, with at least ten stacks of bloodthirsty cruelty on each, while the leader had already gained eighteen stacks; sparta! two gladiators shouted, holding their spears and initiating an attack on song jian; at this moment, the black dragon in the sky suddenly launched a meteor fall strike towards the two of them. a flaming meteor, the size of a grinding stone, appeared out of thin air in mid-air and fiercely crashed down; boom! the two spartan gladiators were directly sent flying, with their already low vitality points hit hard by this attack, bringing them to the brink of death; at this moment, the leading spartan gladiator suddenly roared, rushing towards the two injured gladiators, and viciously thrust his spear into their throats, finishing their last sliver of vitality points; Chapter 717 - Chapter 717: Chapter 717: The Twenty-Second Floor Chapter 717: Chapter 717: The Twenty-Second Floor After the leader of the Spartans gladiators reaped two more of his comrades, the effect of his savage carnage stacked to twenty layers, his body ablaze with a fiery red glow that rose like flames into the sky. The remaining two gladiators looked at each other, deserted their shields, and threw them at Song Jian, then rushed at him with long spears in a desperate kill-or-be-killed approach. Grrr~ The Black Dragon spewed another stream of scorching Dragon Breath at the two men, who, instead of evading, charged at Song Jian enduring the Dragon Breath. They thrust their spears frantically, relentless as a rainbow. Song Jian, taken aback, stumbled back five or six steps to regain his footing. Clang, clang, clang~ The constant clattering of metal resonated in the air as the two gladiators were hit directly by the Dragon Breath, causing their Vitality Points to plummet drastically. Their bodies cloaked in roaring flames, their bright red cloaks caught fire as well, which they swiftly yanked off and discarded. Splat, splat~ Song Jians shoulder and abdomen were pierced by the long spears of the two gladiators, creating two bloody holes. Thud, thud, thud~ Song Jian withdrew a dozen steps, the blood spouting from his wounds like a fountain. He immediately employed surgical treatment to stop the bleeding. Lifting his gaze to the two gladiators, a look of astonishment crossed his face. At this moment, these two gladiators appeared beyond recognition, their bodies burnt and no intact skin in sight. Covered in sword wounds, their injuries were at least five or six times worse than Song Jians. These two managed to land their hits by completely foregoing their defense, allowing all four of Song Jians long swords to slash across their bodies on a counterattack. Sparta! Both gladiators roared in unison, raising their long spears imbued with their last vestiges of energy. Their bodies arched backward like drawn bows, before they hurled their spears almost simultaneously. After releasing their final blow, the two Spartan gladiators knees buckled and they slumped to the ground drained of all energy, their heads still held high, their gaze tracking the trajectory of their thrown spears towards Song Jian. Witnessing the two spears spearheading his way like shooting stars, Song Jian wore a serious expression on his face. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Dusk-Drifting Snowfall! Song Jian brandished his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and initiated the first move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. At his side, the three long swords maneuvered spontaneously, their movements identical to those of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in Song Jians hands. Snow fluttered throughout the sky, forming four ice-encrusted dragons that bellowed, their claws reaching out to snatch the two flying spears. But as soon as the four frosty dragons touched the spears, they were instantly shattered by the concentrated energy emanating from them. Did they have the certain-hit attribute? Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. His figure swiftly retreated, instantly arriving at the lower wall of the arena. The two spears adjusted their angles in midair and continued to surge towards Song Jian, with no decrease in their speed. Tai Chi Sword Skill! With no other choice, Song Jian had to resort to his strongest defensive skill, the Tai Chi Sword Skill. The four long swords initiated the Tai Chi Sword Skill simultaneously, the four hazy streaks of energy coalescing into a massive yin-yang Tai Chi insignia that slowly began to rotate beside him. Upon contact with the Tai Chi insignia, the two long spears visibly slowed down, but continued their unwavering trajectory towards Song Jian. Thud, thud~ The two long spears pierced Song Jians shoulder almost simultaneously, but this time they barely penetrated an inch before they fell limply to the ground. The two fallen Spartan gladiators wore disappointed expressions. They turned their heads to look at the last standing Spartan gladiator in the arena. The Spartan, burning with a flame-like, crimson energy, showed a face full of determination. With a leap, he landed in front of his two fallen comrades, thrusting his long spear into their backs to reap the last remnant of their Vitality Points. Boom! The crimson energy on the Spartan gladiator intensified like scorching flames, making him appear like a man of fire. Sparta! The Spartan gladiator, now with twenty-two layers of bloody cruelty stacked, leaped high into the air, charging at the Black Dragon hovering in midair. The Black Dragon, at this moment, was more than thirty meters above the ground. Yet this Spartan gladiator was soaring towards its belly as if he was flying. With half his body shielded by the shield, the long spear in his hand, akin to a beasts fangs, brutally impaled the Black Dragons belly. A painful roar echoed throughout the arena as torrents of fresh blood gushed from the Black Dragons belly, causing its Vitality Points to drop by more than a third in an instant. Song Jian was shocked, not anticipating that the enemy would target the Black Dragon. Watching the severe injury of the Black Dragon, Song Jian immediately cast surgical treatment on the Black Dragon and withdrew it back to the Pet Space. Although the final Spartan gladiator managed to critically wound the Black Dragon, he was also pretty battered, being fiercely slapped to the ground from midair by the Black Dragons claw. Three severe wounds extended from his shoulder to his ribs, deep enough to expose the bone. How did his damage stack up to such a terrifying extent? Song Jian was surprised as he observed the wilting Black Dragon in the Pet Space. Prior to this, the Spartans gladiators barely made a dent to the Black Dragon. Their spears couldnt even puncture the Black Dragons robust scales! But now, the Spartan gladiator before him not only broke through the Black Dragons defense, but also critically wounded it. What Song Jian didnt know was that once the Spartans gladiators bloody and savage effect stacked over twenty layers, it triggered a burst effect that raised critical hit rate by 50%. Each subsequent kill provided an additional 5% increase in critical hit rate, up to a maximum of 80%. At this point, his bloody and savage effect reached twenty-two layers, with a bone-chilling 60% critical hit rate. Coupled with the 220% increase in damage, the strike just now would have instantly killed any other player if they had taken the hit. After rolling twice on the ground, the final Spartan gladiator, disregarding his grave injuries, held a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. Crying out his battle cry, he charged at Song Jian again. With a thought in his mind, Song Jian merged his four swords into one and softly exclaimed, Immortal Sword Body! A brilliant golden radiance enveloped his body as eight shadows of long swords slowly revolved around him. A powerful force welled up from within. The Immortal Sword Body was Song Jians real trump card. The merging of the four long swords boosted his damage four-fold, along with the additional benefits from the Immortal Sword Body. Now, even a basic slash from Song Jian could cause a damage of a thousand points. If the Spartans gladiator in front of him was a sharp spear, then Song Jian was his sharpest Heavenly Sword, countering attack with attack. The domineering crimson aura and the golden Sword Qi filled the air above the arena. The two opposing forces constantly clashed, causing a stalemate. Song Jian and the Spartan gladiator fought fiercely, their spear and swords colliding countless times. Both gave it their all, vying to kill the other. PS: Thanks to Scarlet Moon O Night for the reward of 500 QiDian coins~ Chapter 718 - Chapter 718: Chapter 718: Competitive Treasure Chest Chapter 718: Chapter 718: Competitive Treasure Chest Boom! Another fierce collision took place. They then separated, with Song Jian sustaining two bloodied gashes. His gladiatorial opponent was in a worse state. His entire left arm was rendered non-functional, hanging limp aside. He had three broken ribs, and the most dangerous strike had split the area beneath his ribs. His bloody wound was gaping, reminiscent of a childs mouth, his heart beating violently within view. This was the last gladiator, his vitality points were already down to just over 800, almost low enough to be killed with a single strike. But Song Jian couldnt land the killing blow on the man, whose fighting skills had been honed to perfection. Eventually, Song Jian could only resort to offensing at the expense of his own defense. After applying a bandage to himself to stop the bleeding, Song Jian took out a bottle of honey wine and downed it. Now, Song Jian was at his wits end. If he were in a fully-equipped game mode, it wouldnt have been this brutal. Unfortunately, this was reality. Seeing Song Jian slowly regaining his vitality and mental strength, the Spartan gladiator narrowed his eyes. He knew he couldnt drag the fight out any longer since he would never manage to defeat this opponent before him. Sparta! the gladiator cried, bounding like a spring until he was about seven or eight meters high. Hovering slightly in mid-air, he then bolted down towards Song Jian, landing like a meteor with a long trailing blaze. This deadly dive from the sky was the gladiators last-ditch effort, akin to self-destruction, ensuring his death no matter the outcome of the attack. Crucially, this skill, like the previous Spear Throw, had an attribute of certain hit C it was unavoidable. To execute such a skill, the gladiator used up most of his vitality points and defence points in addition to consuming a significant amount of mental strength, a choice only made by gladiators resigned to mutual destruction. The falling gladiator left Song Jian preparing to dodge, but he suddenly felt a sense of dj vu, much like when he was previously confronted with two long spears. Its that certain hit attribute again! Song Jian wrinkled his brows. There was no escaping this type of attack, neither could skills be used to hide during battles, as once this skill was executed, the target was already locked on; forced to endure the blow passively. Having glanced at his skill bar, he noted that the Sacred Parry had cooled down. As the gladiator plunged down, Song Jian mimicked a throat-slitting action and raised his sword to his chest. Just as the gladiators spear was less than three meters away from Song Jian, a golden light radiated from him, and he fiercely swung the sword at the oncoming gladiator. Ding~ The clear sound of collision echoed around the arena, sending Song Jian flying backwards. The intense impact made him spit a mouthful of fresh blood again. Pulling himself off the ground, the beaten and battered Song Jian began to laugh heartily while tilted head back. The gladiators expression was one of disbelief. He had definitely struck his opponent, yet the inflicted damage was minimal. Impossible! In that moment, the gladiator was sent airborne by a sudden attackan over-3000-point critical hit popped from above his head and onto the display, instantly draining his vitality points. By the time his body hit the air, the gladiator was already a corpse, without even a moment to react. As the gladiators corpse landed with a heavy thud, the entire arena erupted with the roars of firecrackers and fireworks. Above the arena, a dazzling array of fireworks lit up the sky. All the spectators who had come to watch the duel started to leave, cursing as they did. One by one, their figures disappeared from the stands. Those who were in the boxes were all looking at Song Jian, standing in the center of the arena, drenched in blood and utterly disheveled. Their faces portrayed sheer disbelief. He He won? Gao Dongxin couldnt believe his eyes. He even pinched his cheeks hard until they turned red. Only then did he begin to jump around with excitement. Zhao Dan, too, looked at Song Jian, ecstatic. She was startled to find that he finally won under the assault of twelve elite first-tier bosses. Moreover, Song Jian had managed to summon a Black Dragon in the end, which was beyond her wildest imagination. As a player, Zhao Dan knew how hard it was to capture high-grade battle pets in the game! At present, many players cumbersome pets were too weak to assist in combat. The stronger creatures were beyond their capabilities and couldnt be captured; hence, many players didnt have battle pets. In the auction house, the powerful monster cubs or pet eggs were sold at sky-high prices, and they were in such high demand that they were always out of stock! A dragon, it was a dragon Zhao Dans eyes were misty, What battle pet could possibly have greater potential? Stronger power than the Dragon Clan? However, having a dragon as a battle pet would mean not only that you had strong forces, but also that youd be pursued incessantly by the Dragon Clan! After his victory, lines of system prompts appeared in front of Song Jian, just like in-game alerts. System: Congratulations, you have achieved a great victory in the real world! System: You have received the title of Arena Slayer. Title effect: Intimidate your opponents in the arena, causing them to fear when they battle with you. The effect of this title exists whether it is worn or not; System: You have received an Arena Treasure Chest! In the center of the arena, a magnificent chest slowly emerged. This chest was more than half the height of a person, over a meter long. It was adorned with various precious gems and complex golden magic runes, hinting it was no ordinary item. Song Jian walked up to the chest, opened it up, and a radiant purple-golden light emanated from within. System: You received a special item: Game Invitation Card. Game Invitation Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to become a player and enter the game; System: You received a special item: Game Unbanning Card. Game Unbanning Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to unban the Cannot be Taken Out of the Game attribute of an in-game item, which makes it possible for the item in question to be brought from the game into the real world; System: You received a special item: Game Follower Card. Game Follower Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to capture a creature in the real world as your follower and bring it into the game. This follower will not count towards your number of followers in the game, and you dont have to pay an extra cost for this; System: You received a special item: Game Bag Expansion Card. Game Bag Expansion Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to unseal the sealed slots of the bag. This allows any item in the real world to be brought into the game, as well as the ability to bring any item with the attribute of can be brought out from the game into the real world; Chapter 719 - Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Special Task Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Special Task Song Jian put away four cards glowing with a purple-gold light, and the treasure chest in the center of the arena gradually disappeared. Congratulations, Song Jian. I didnt expect that you actually achieved the remarkable feat of ten consecutive victories! Gao Dongxin looked at Song Jian with a look of surprise and joy on his face. Song Jian had fully recovered now, but there was still a hint of fatigue in his eyes. The previous battles did not consume much, but from the moment he started fighting the Undead Knight, the drain on Song Jians strength started to grow bigger. In the final fight against the twelve Spartans, he had to use all his hidden cards and fight with all his might. Im honored to fulfill your expectations! Song Jian said with a smile, handing over a Game Invitation Card that was also glowing with a purple-gold light to Gao Dongxin. Among all the previous rewards, this card was of no great use to Song Jian, but for those who desired to enter the game to enhance their abilities, this card was an invaluable treasure! Zhao Dan was looking at the card in Gao Dongxins hand with envy. Although she was already a player, many people in her family wanted to join the game. Mr. Song, I wonder if you could cooperate with us, the Zhao family as well? We also need the Game Invitation Card! Zhao Dan laughed and said, And besides, there must be more rewards from the ten successive wins, right? If Mr. Song has other things and is willing to sell, our Zhao family is willing to offer a high price! Song Jian chuckled, I am not considering selling the other rewards for the time being. If you want me to sell, its pretty simple, just bring out something that interests me! Zhao Dans smile froze for a moment, and she could not help but shake her head helplessly. Considering Song Jians current strength, how could ordinary items interest him? If Gaos Family hadnt offered a part of his equipment set, believing an equipment of Gold quality could make Song Jian sell its utterly unimaginable! Leaving the Manor Castle of the arena, a satisfied smile spread across Song Jians face. Although there had been some unexpected turns in the battles in the arena, the rewards were fairly generous; The Game Unsealing Card for Song Jian was simply the more the better. If he could bring all of his equipment from the game to the real world, then he wouldnt have had to fight so hard in the arena; A Game Follower Card could bring creatures in the real world into the game, and of course, it could bring humans in as followers. Sometimes, the Follower Card was even chased after more by big shots than the Invitation Card; As for the Bag Expansion Card, it could be said that was the biggest gain from this arena trip for Song Jian. By unlocking all the bag slots, Song Jian wouldnt have to worry about what to bring out of the game every time he left, because so far, he could only bring two items out of the game at a time; Before leaving the arena, Song Jian had already used the Bag Expansion Card, and every single grid in his bag turned into a light gold border. Song Jian hadnt decided which equipment to use the Unsealing Card on, and the creatures in the real world, even tigers and lions, were not as powerful as the monsters in the game. Currently, the Follower Card had no use for Song Jian, so he could only store it inside his bag. Song Jian no longer intended to return to his previous rented room and believed that with the strength of the Southwest Military Region, the villa he had previously bought was definitely within their surveillance range. Thinking of this, Song Jian walked directly towards Coastal Citys largest port; In the Manor Castle of the City of Hope Alliance in the game, a flash of white light passed, and Song Jians figure appeared in the castle. As soon as he entered the game, Song Jian received a message from the system. System: City of Hope Alliance has successfully created a first-level city. You automatically become the city lord of the City of Hope Alliance (first-level city)! System: You have received the City Lord seal of the City of Hope! The seal is currently in a sealed state; System: You automatically received a special task, I am a city lord! Depending on how you complete the task, youll receive different evaluations and the seal of the City Lord will be unsealed to varying degrees! Basic completion: 50% function of the seal will be unsealed, Excellent: 65%, Perfect: 98%, Extraordinary: 110%; The perfect rating only unseals 98%? How do you get the extraordinary rating, shouldnt the maximum unsealing be 100%? What is this extra 10%? Song Jian frowned slightly and immediately opened the task bar to view the special task he was automatically assigned; Special Task: I am the City Lord! Task Content 1: As a great city lord, you must first have enough resources! Please collect the following resources within a month! Food: 300,000 units, Timber: 200,000 units, Stone: 150,000 units, Gold: 50,000 units, Gems: 30,000 units; Task Content 2: As a great city lord, you must ensure the safety of all residents in your territory. Please clear all the monsters inside your territory within a month. During the task, the monsters that you kill will not respawn. After the task ends, for every extra monster, the task rating drops 1%; Task Content 3: As a great city lord, you must ensure the safety of the entire city. Please create enough defensive buildings within a month. After the task ends, the total defense value of the defensive buildings you created must reach 100,000. For every point less, the task rating drops 1%; Task Content 4: The final test: As a newly created city, you must go through the trial of blood and fire before you can truly become a shelter for humanity! A month later, you will experience a most brutal monster siege! If you successfully resist, the city will be established; if you fail, all your previous efforts will be in vain, and the City of Hope Alliance territory will become a wasteland! Song Jian carefully read every word of this special task. Each of the four tasks was not easy, whether it was resource accumulation or monster removal. It required mobilizing the entire Alliance to complete; The moment Song Jian received the task, all the people in the City of Hope Alliance received this special task. Everyone was immediately excited; I was saying, we have already completed all the steps to create the city, why isnt there a successful establishment prompt, turns out we need to complete this special task first! Wang Qi shouted in the Alliance channel. This task is too twisted*! All these resources, the time limit of one month is too tight! No matter how twisted* it is, theres no other way. We can only do our best to complete it, otherwise, all our hard work in this long time will be wasted! Yes, we need to complete it even if we have to grit our teeth, we are the first ones to create a city in Doomsday City, we must succeed! After thinking for a while, Song Jian directly said, Wang Qi, bring your team to the Manor Castle, lets have a meeting to discuss! Soon, a dozen of the City of Hope Alliances administrators gathered in the conference room. They all wore serious expressions; this task could be said to be the biggest challenge the City of Hope Alliance was facing! Chapter 720 - Chapter 720: Chapter 720: Sword Formation Chapter 720: Chapter 720: Sword Formation Boss, resources are no problem. We now have more than 800 members in our alliance. With this many people, we can gather all these resources in a month! A middle-aged man with a rough face shouted loudly. Song Jian looked up at him and found that he didnt recognize the man, who seemed to be a new player recently absorbed into the alliance; We cant have everyone gather resources, but we can increase the development effort in the Valley of the Undead and buy the resources directly. I think, as long as the price is right, it should be easy to gather these resources! Wang Qi nodded and said; Song Jian nodded. Food, wood, and stone are the most basic materials. Even if buying them from Sin City, it wont cost much money. Gold and gems must be mined from the caves. The most important thing is that gold can be processed into gold bricks. During the process of making gold bricks, there is a chance to produce gold bricks that can be brought into the real world. Therefore, many miners like to mine gold ores, which makes gathering 50,000 units of gold in a short period difficult. As for the gems in the resources, they are not the ones found in the Valley of the Undead that can be embedded, but a material that accompanies all ores. When mining any material, there is a certain probability of obtaining it, and the higher the grade of the ore, the more likely it is to produce this kind of gem; The demand for this kind of gem on the market is not huge, and purchasing them is not difficult. The main issue is that gathering 30,000 units in a month may cause the price of these gems to rise sharply; However, since obtaining the Valley of the Undead, the City of Hope Alliance isnt short of money lately. And many players, upon learning about it, want to join the City of Hope Alliance. After all, apart from the resources in the Valley of the Undead, there are numerous undead creatures C countless Skeleton Soldiers! These monsters have high levels and low strength, so leveling up here using AOE skills is incredibly satisfying! Lets leave the matter of supplies to Wang Qi. Can you gather all these supplies within 20 days? Song Jian asked. Wang Qi shook his head and said: As long as there is enough funding, these are just ordinary materials. Moreover, our Transmission Array has opened connections with two other cities, so we can purchase supplies from them! Song Jian nodded. If these materials are placed in one alliance, the amount is massive, but if they are distributed among several major cities, they might not even cause a ripple. As long as the operation is done correctly, the price may only increase by 10 or 20% in order to gather all the required supplies; As for the second task Before Song Jian could finish speaking, Luo Tianyu interrupted him: Dont worry about the second task. As soon as our territory expands, well first clear out the small monsters in the area. Its already been done many times! We must not be careless; we need to check every nook and cranny! Wang Qi said, Especially those monsters that can go invisible but dont attack proactively. We might not notice them if they hide in some corner After thinking for a moment, Song Jian asked, Did you clean the sewers? Several people were astonished and looked at Song Jian; Damn, if you didnt remind us, we might have overlooked the monsters in the sewers Yeah, who goes in the sewers to fight monsters and level up? The environment there is terrible. But, indeed, there are quite a few monsters in the sewers. Ive been in there when doing a quest Boss, what about the sky? Do the monsters in the sky count? Someone suddenly asked. Only the territory counts, not the airspace! Song Jian said immediately, if the task included the monsters in the sky, probably no player could complete this task perfectly; So we just need to organize people to clear out the monsters in the sewers again! We must check carefully multiple times and not miss a single monster! Song Jian said with a serious expression. Although clearing out monsters seems simple, it is challenging to thoroughly clean all the monsters hiding in the corners. Players dont frequently visit some places, and some monsters can turn invisible; these factors need to be considered. The people brainstormed and came up with several targeted suggestions, all while looking at the third task; The defensive buildings provided by the system, including city walls, gates, Arrow Towers, Caltrops, and even moats, can only provide a little more than 60,000 defense points when added together! Wang Qi frowned and said. Song Jian was taken aback, how could this be? Are you sure? Song Jian asked. Definitely, even if we build all those that we cannot currently use, its only a little over 60,000! Wang Qi said; Song Jians brow furrowed. The third task seemed independent of the other tasks, but it was closely related to the monster siege in the fourth task. If the defense facilities are insufficient, it will be tough to resist the monster invasion. Therefore, Song Jian estimated that 100,000 defense points might be the minimum requirement. To successfully defend against the monster siege in the fourth task, the constructed defense facilities must have at least 150,000 or even 200,000 defense points. However, the system has provided only a little more than 60,000 defense points worth of defensive buildings. In one month, they not only need to build but also find new defensive buildings C this is probably the most difficult part of the task. Wang Qi, first order our brothers to build the available defense buildings, then send people to other cities to find new blueprints. If there are none, invite the master builders from other cities to construct them for us.. Song Jian said. Wang Qi nodded, clearly realizing that this defense building task is the most difficult among the four tasks. After some discussion, everyone left the Manor Castle and started getting busy; Song Jian suddenly remembered the defensive array that the Sect Leader of Qingyun Sword Sect used during his battle with the Demon of the Abyss in the assessment mission world C the Qingyun Sword Array! If we can set up a city-defending grand array similar to the Qingyun Sword Array, it would definitely meet the tasks defense requirement! Song Jian thought silently in his heart. With Song Jians current mastery of sword arrays, setting up a Qingyun Sword Array that relies on the power of heaven and earth is far too difficult, but arranging a simpler defense array shouldnt be a problem; However, the most important thing is that Song Jian doesnt have many sword stones left. As the carrier of the sword array, the more complex the sword array, the more blank sword stones are required, and since Song Jian returned from the assessment mission world, he has discovered no more sword stones, and the stored sword stones have been almost consumed. Song Jian looked at the remaining thirty or so blank sword stones in his inventory, and couldnt help but frown. Chapter 721 - Chapter 721: Chapter 721: Stealth Orb Chapter 721: Chapter 721: Stealth Orb Song Jian sighed, looking at the thirty-odd blank sword stones on the table, pondering what kind of city defense sword formation he could create with these stones. If he was using it himself, these thirty-odd sword stones would be enough for Song Jian to use for a few months. However, if they were used to set up a large formation for city defense, he could only create a sword formation that could defend a single city gate at most. This would only increase the defense of the city gate by a few thousand degrees. When compared to the defense of the entire city, it wouldnt be much use. The task of ten thousand defense units is merely a baseline, utterly insufficient. If we want the city defense to be easier, we need at least two hundred thousand, or even three hundred thousand defense units! Song Jian gritted his teeth. Now, in the game, the players only have one life. If things are too dangerous, the majority of players will directly abandon the city defense task and flee. Therefore, if the citys defensive infrastructure is insufficient, there may be many players who wont even set foot on city walls. They would rather resign. After all, the City of Hope Alliance currently occupies only one-third of the area of Doomsday City, and there are plenty of areas to house these players who have lost their safe houses. Just then, Li Keer walked in with a red fox wrapped in her arms. Brother Song Jian, what are you doing? Li Keer asked. Li Keer was too young, and rarely got involved with the alliances affairs. Having stayed in the alliance for a while and finding it boring, she had been hanging around in her Sunflower Bar. The second floor of the Sunflower Bar was now open to players as well, causing the most common lower-level zombies in Doomsday City to become endangered species. As soon as they refreshed, they were immediately exterminated by patrolling players. Additionally, the value of the crystal cores dropped by zombies had increased multiple times. Although the probability of the slot machine yielding good objects was very low, many players still took a chance and won good items. The zombie crystal cores and those good items couldnt be compared. It attracted many players, even spawning a group of professional player merchants who sold crystal cores directly in front of the slot machine. Having heard that Song Jian had returned, Li Keer had come specially to play with him. Seeing Li Keer, Song Jian gave a slight smile and said, Big brother received a task, and is thinking about how to complete it. Whats Keer doing? Is this a pet youve caught? Song Jians gaze casually swept over the small red fox in Li Keers arms and immediately noticed something unusual. This small fox was entirely red, without a single stray hair. In Keers arms, it looked like a ball of flame. However, it seemed a bit lazy, lying motionless on Li Keers arm. Only when it heard Song Jians words did its ears twitch. This is Little Li, who I happened to catch in the wild! Li Keer laughed, her eyes almost squinted shut, then she patted the foxs head and said, Little Li, say hello to Brother Song Jian! Little Li lazily opened his eyes and looked at Song Jian. He curled his mouth, revealing sharp teeth, then returned to curling up in Li Keers embrace. Song Jian was taken aback. The moment this little fox showed its teeth, he found that this seemingly harmless, pet-like fox actually possessed first-tier combat power! Little Lis already reached level thirty! Li Keer said proudly to Song Jian. Song Jian shook his head internally. Li Keer was only at level twenty-nine. He really didnt know how she had tamed this fox with first-tier combat power. Moreover, from the sound of it, it seemed like she had directly tamed it in the wild rather than having captured a cub or received a pet egg to raise. Pets caught from the wild could instantly gain combat powers. However, such pets required a lot of time to cultivate loyalty. Otherwise, they could easily run away. Pets raised from newborns or pet eggs would have high loyalty from birth. Nevertheless, it would still take a lot of time to raise their level and combat power. The time spent on both types was about the same. Brother Song Jian, do you like these white stones? Li Keer asked. I found plenty of stones that looked like white crystals in the valley where I found Little Li! As she spoke, Li Keer took out two white stones from her bag that were significantly larger than the sword stones on Song Jians table. Song Jian looked up and saw them, instant happiness spreading across his face. What Li Keer had was the most primitive ore. With a little cutting and carving, they could become blank sword stones that could be used to create a sword formation. Keer, big brother currently needs a lot of these white stones. Can you tell me where you found these stones? Song Jian picked up one of the stones and examined it carefully. The two sword stone ores that Li Keer had brought out were of extremely high quality and could be used to create top-quality sword stones. Its in the southwest of Doomsday City. Theres a resort there with a big lake nearby, which is so beautiful. Next to the big lake, theres a small valley. These white stones were found in that valley! Li Keer, stroking the little fox in her arms, said with a laugh. Li Keer had two little tiger teeth that looked very cute when she smiled. She felt very happy to be able to help Song Jian. Song Jian knew the place Li Keer was talking about. It was a thirty-five level monster area. Few people usually went there. Li Keer was only level twenty-nine, and she dared to run to such a dangerous place alone. He didnt know whether to call her brave or foolhardy. Thats a thirty-five level monster area! Song Jian exclaimed. Arent you afraid, Keer? I didnt know that, I just saw the lake was beautiful and went to take a look! Li Keer replied, But the lake has monsters. They are very powerful, and they can even rush ashore. Song Jian big brother, you have to be very careful if you go there! Song Jian thought for a while, then took out the Stealth Orb and handed it to Li Keer. Keer, I will give you this orb. Use the Stealth spell in advance if you are in danger in the future! The Stealth Orb was a trophy Song Jian had won in the arena. It could cast stealth spells at the highest level and increase stealth effects. It was much more powerful than the stealth spells of current thief class players. Li Keer liked to run around in the game. Giving her this orb would at least improve her chances of survival. As soon as he took out the orb, Li Keer liked it right away and took it happily, saying, Thank you, Big Brother Song Jian! The little fox in her arms opened his eyes to look at the Stealth Orb, slightly curling his lips, showing a look of disdain, and then curled up again. He wrapped himself up with his large tail and fell into deep sleep in Li Keers arms. Chapter 722 - Chapter 722: Chapter 722: Deepwater Crocodile Beast Chapter 722: Chapter 722: Deepwater Crocodile Beast The Lanscape Love Resort, strictly speaking, should be considered beyond the scope of the Doomsday City, and belongs to the suburban area. However, this place still falls within the range of the Protection Black Mist, and therefore is also regarded as a part of the Doomsday City; The next day, Song Jian arrived at this place. It took him more than two hours to drive here from the City of Hope. Along the way, he passed through two Level 30 monster areas and was pursued for a while; The entire resort looked desolate. On the left was a large villa area, from which came occasional howls of mutated zombies. On the right was a blue deepwater lake, with several yachts moored by the shore. These yachts, however, were already corroded beyond recognition, half sunk in the water and half leaning on the shore; With exception of the villa area, the whole resort was eerily silent. It was as if it was a dead zone where not only monsters, but even ordinary small animals were absent; Li Keer mentioned that powerful monsters lived in the lake. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Song Jian avoided the lake and walked around it. His goal was to check the valley Li Keer mentioned and see how many Sword Stones were there. If there were many, Song Jian could use these Sword Stones to set up a defensive Sword Formation. Even with his current strength, he could not set up one that harnesses the power of heaven and earth like the Qingyun Sword Array, but a simple defensive Sword Formation wouldnt be a problem. If necessary, he could set up more, and win by numbers! The valley Li Keer mentioned was on the opposite side of the lake. Song Jian spread his wings and flew up, but as he prepared to cross the lake, he suddenly felt a strong sense of caution. Almost subconsciously, he descended to the ground; At this moment, a few violent ripples suddenly appeared on the lake, as if something was rolling around underneath. Is even the air a forbidden area? Song Jian wondered. Although he didnt have a chance to identify what kind of monster was in the lake or at what level, the warning he just felt signaled that continuing flying might pose a danger to his life! It seems I have to walk around the lake! Song Jian shook his head. This huge deepwater lake might contain countless monsters, and if they were disturbed, Song Jian might not be able to enter the valley even if he finds it. Although Song Jian didnt want to provoke any mishaps, he found himself at odds with the monster in the lake. In the middle of the deepwater lake, a giant crocodile over ten meters long, like a piece of weather-beaten driftwood, slowly rose from the bottom of the lake. Its eyes, half-submerged in water and glittering like lanterns, were fixated on Song Jian, who was swiftly passing by the shore. Li Keers valley was less than five hundred meters away from him, and Song Jian could already see the giant rock at the valley entrance, resembling a rhinoceros; If it wasnt for this rhinoceros-like rock, I wouldnt have noticed anything even standing right at the valley entrance, Song Jian stared carefully at the entrance for a while, finding no sight of it anywhere; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly felt an almost invisible stare was fixated on him; Song Jians body stiffened as he ran, but he quickly recovered. He laughed coldly in his heart; he came here for Sword Stones and didnt want to cause trouble. If any monster lays eyes on him, he wont back down. With all his equipment on in the game, Song Jians strength was top-tier even among all first-order Combat Power. He didnt fear the first-order Combat Power elite bosses at all. If he fought with those Sparta fighters now, one slash would drain one-third of their Vitality Points; An explosion resounded in the sky just as Song Jian was about to reach the valleys entrance; Boom~ Numerous droplets of rain shot towards him like arrows, showering the area within tens of meters around him. A huge figure by the lake quickly swam towards him and the moment it emerged onto the shore, the creature picked up speed. Like a heavy-duty tank, it rumblingly charged at Song Jian; Deepwater Crocodile Beast (Elite), Level 35, First-Order Combat Power, Vitality Points: 12000/12000 A level thirty-five elite boss appeared. It seemed that this beast was proficient in Water Magic and its physical attacks were not weak either. At this moment, it was using a skill similar to a warriors charge; Snowy Twilight! Song Jian somersaulted backward and chopped down with his sword. In an instant, countless flakes of snow appeared accumulating heavily on the ground while snowflakes started to float in the air. The rain droplets flying towards him instantly turned into icicles and fell with a clinking sound. Even the huge crocodile rushing towards him got slowed down by the thick snow, making strenuous efforts to move its limbs and let out a painful howl. Song Jian flicked his wrist, pointed his sword at the giant crocodile, and all the snowflakes rolled toward it, as if caught up in a whirlwind, they all surged towards the Deepwater Crocodile Beast; Whizz Whizz Whizz~ All the snowflakes condensed into sharp thin blades as long as a finger, continuously leaving trails of sword wounds on this Deepwater Crocodile Beasts surface. The health of this first-order combat power elite boss fell in steady numbers; It has a strong defense! Song Jian was taken aback. The Snowflake Sword Qi could only leave white marks on the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts surface and couldnt break through its defense. Song Jian had already noticed the first flaw of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. The first move, Snowy Twilight, could limit the targets speed and lower its defense, but the attack was too scattered. If it was used against weaker monsters, it was as strong as a Mages Blizzard. But against a first-order combat power elite boss, these scattered attacks couldnt even break its defense; Thinking of this, Song Jian immediately retracted his sword and promptly changed his attack method; Light Strike! A dazzling golden Sword Qi slashed towards the Deepwater Crocodile Beast. With its speed greatly reduced, the crocodile could only withstand the blow head-on; The golden Sword Qi directly hit one of the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts front legs, immediately severing it; The sound of the crocodiles thick leg, larger than Song Jians body, breaking echoed in the air, followed by fresh blood gushing out like a fountain. The Deepwater Crocodile Beast let out a terrible scream. It gave Song Jian a vicious look, and abruptly turned around and rushed back into the lake; Song Jian was taken aback. Even though he had severely injured this Deepwater Crocodile Beasts front leg, it had only lost less than a third of its Vitality Points. Why would it turn and flee so abruptly? In the blink of an eye, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast had already entered the lake, and a trace of blood spread out on the lake surface. The crocodile quickly disappeared, and the lake surface became calm again. Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: Chapter 723: Limb Regeneration Chapter 723: Chapter 723: Limb Regeneration Song Jian suddenly found that this Deepwater Crocodile Beast was extremely fast at fleeing, and had vanished into the lake without a trace after he hesitated for a moment. Song Jian stood for a while, shook his head, and turned to walk toward the valleys entrance. The entrance of the valley was obscured by countless vines at this moment, and if Song Jian hadnt known there was a small valley inside, he might not have dared to venture further in. Pushing aside the vines, a narrow and winding path appeared before Song Jian. The path was difficult to traverse, full of protruding rocks with sharp edges like knives; just a little carelessness could result in an injury. After walking along the path for about ten minutes, Song Jians view suddenly opened up, revealing a small valley about ten acres in size. Inside the valley was an open grassland where several rabbits were grazing on the grass. Hearing the commotion, they looked up towards Song Jians direction, stood still for a moment, and then vanished with a swish. As Song Jian surveyed the valley, he quickly discovered a white crystal the size of a human head lying on the ground. Picking it up, he realized it was Sword Stone Ore, which could produce five or six blank Sword Stones! However, at this moment, the ore was simply labeled Special Ore, and its properties were unknown. Most players would probably consider this kind of ore to be trash and sell it to the system store if it were given to them. Only Li Keer thought these white crystals looked beautiful, so she picked up two and took them back. Otherwise, Song Jian might not have known that there was Sword Stone Ore here. However, this area was inhabited by level 35 monsters, and even the large lake at the entrance of the valley housed a level 35 elite BOSS. Most players in the City of Hope Alliance had yet to reach level 30; venturing here to mine Sword Stone Ore would be nothing short of suicide for them! Left with no choice, Song Jian had to gather the Sword Stone Ore himself. Sword Stone Ore was scattered on the grassland throughout the valley, and Sword Stone Ore veins surrounded the valley. Song Jian first collected the scattered Sword Stone Ore on the grassland, then began to use his Mining Skill, sweating as he worked to gather more Sword Stone Ore. Fortunately, after these Sword Stone Ores were mined, they were automatically stored in his inventory bar, with each slot capable of holding 200 units of Sword Stone Ore. Song Jian spent three consecutive days in the valley, filling every remaining space in his inventory slots with over ten thousand units of Sword Stone Ore before finally stopping. These Sword Stone Ores are enough to refine more than 30,000 high-quality Sword Stones, which is more than enough to set up a Qingyun Sword Array! Song Jian thought as he looked at his bulging inventory. To learn the Sword Formation skill, one had to visit the world of Song Jians previous double S-ranked assessment mission, where it was unlikely any player could acquire the skill. Moreover, the most important factor was that skills learned from the assessment mission world didnt require skill points to upgrade; as long as the proficiency was reached, they could be directly upgraded. In the assessment mission world, Song Jian had already achieved an advanced level in his Sword Formation skill. However, the skill level in the game world was different from that in the assessment mission world; an advanced level there was merely level eight in the game world. Song Jians current Sword Formation skill was at level eight, with about a third of the proficiency still required before it could be leveled up again. With this many Sword Stone Ores, Song Jian could raise his Sword Formation skill to over level ten in a short period of time. Song Jian glanced at the valley surroundings. The amount of Sword Stone Ore he had gathered was a drop in the bucket compared to the valleys Sword Stone Ore veins. Ill leave the rest here for now since these Sword Stones are no different than regular rocks to other players at the moment, Song Jian thought as he turned to leave the valley. At the entrance of the valley, Song Jian thought for a moment and took out more than a dozen Sword Stones to set up a large concealment array, completely covering the entrance to the valley so that no players would accidentally come across it. Having done all this, Song Jian left the valley; The moment he stepped out of the valley, he suddenly heard an angry roar, and a huge shadow charged straight towards him; Upon closer inspection, Song Jian realized it was the Deepwater Crocodile Beast from three days ago; This guy, its actually holding a grudge! Song Jian thought, and four long swords appeared around his body, like shooting stars, slashing towards the Deepwater Crocodile Beast; Four sets of sword techniques were executed simultaneously, with Sword Qi surging and constantly slashing at the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, stopping its attack; I didnt pay close attention before and let you escape, but now youre just asking for death by coming out again? Song Jian snorted coldly, using the Surging Wave Breaking Sword to perform Frosty Snowfall, completely cutting off the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts chance to escape back to the lake. The other three long swords continuously executed their imprinted sword techniques, consuming virtually no energy from Song Jian. For now, Song Jian had only nurtured the Sword Spirit of three long swords, and the newly obtained fourth Surging Wave Breaking Sword didnt have enough golden quality weapons to ferment a Sword Spirit; Originally, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast was no match for Song Jian. However, during their last encounter, Song Jian had only slightly revealed some powerful damage, which scared off the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, causing it to misjudge Song Jians strength; As a result, when the four long swords attacked it simultaneously, their power had increased several times since their first encounter, making the Deepwater Crocodile Beast terrified and trying to turn back and flee into the lake; However, at this point, the area within several dozen meters was covered in a thick layer of snow, and even the edge of the big lake was frozen with a thick layer of ice over a distance of more than ten meters. Escaping into the lake like last time was now impossible; In the end, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast found that its only choice was to turn and attack Song Jian, depleting some of his Vitality Points before dying; Several minutes later, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast humiliatingly died in the thick snow, its body slashed with countless sword marks. If Song Jian knew the skinning skill, he would only get a worthless, tattered hide from it; Looking at the two materials dropped by the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, Song Jian couldnt help but look disdainfully at its corpse, as it was a level 35 elite BOSS with loot not even equivalent to a level 35 ordinary monster. Huh, strange? Song Jian looked at the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts corpse and suddenly felt that something was off. At this moment, he realized that the monsters right claw was completely intact! Didnt I cut off this elite BOSSs right claw before? Why did it grow a new one? Could it be that the Deepwater Crocodile Beast has the ability to regenerate severed limbs? Song Jian wondered; However, he knew that the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts size and strength should have already exceeded 60 points, but its recovery ability was really average, otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to kill it so easily; Song Jian examined its right claw more closely and found that it had indeed just grown, and even the color of its skin was different from the surrounding areas. Transparent flames slowly burned the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts corpse, as Song Jian raised his head to look at the calm lake, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. I didnt expect there to be unexpected surprises! Chapter 724 - Chapter 724: Chapter 724: Electric Energy Stone Chapter 724: Chapter 724: Electric Energy Stone The lake was enormous, and Song Jian knew, there were more monsters lurking within than just the Deepwater Crocodile Beast he was currently facing. There might even be more vicious ones. However, Song Jian was confident that the treasure which enabled limb regeneration was indeed located beneath this lake; After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian slowly sank into the water, opened his eyes, and began intently observing his surroundings. The amount of time he could spend underwater was only 15 minutes. If he exceeded 15 minutes, he would start losing Vitality Points increasingly faster. And in just a few seconds, he would lose all of his Vitality Points; The lake was crystal clear. Song Jian spotted many monsters underwater, including dozens or even hundreds of Deepwater Crocodile Beasts. Other monsters, similar to fish with no legs were also plentiful; Furthermore, the lake contained an abundance of water-elemental creatures, similar to those Song Jian had previously encountered in Jinyang Lake, but markedly larger and more formidable; Song Jian was there not to hunt monsters and level up, but in search for the limb-regenerating treasure. As such, he carefully avoided any confrontations. When running out of breath, he would swim up for a rest before diving back; After a little over an hour, he had covered less than a tenth of the area. Despite all the efforts, he didnt find anything except a horde of monsters at the lake bottom. Should I try cutting off another monsters limb and observe its regeneration process? Song Jian pondered with a frown; Suddenly, a strong water disturbance was felt ahead. Glancing forward, Song Jian saw a cloud of silt being churned from the lake bed. It seemed like two monsters were fighting; All of the surrounding monsters were drawn to the commotion but are soon scared away; Before long, all the other monsters had completely retreated from the fighting duo; Song Jian examined the stats of these two battling monsters. Both had first-tier Combat Power. One was a level 35 Deepwater Crocodile Beast, and the other was a level 38 Deepwater Lake Eel; The battle was intense. As Song Jian moved closer, he saw the two monsters tiring. Suddenly, the tail of the Deepwater Lake Eel swept around, releasing a huge electric shock attack at the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, flinging him away; Boom! The Deepwater Crocodile Beast was propelled five or six meters away, as if it hit an invisible wall underwater, creating a dull sound; In the void, a crack seemingly appeared and vanished almost immediately in the water. However, its brief flash caught Song Jians eye, and his heart brimmed with anticipation. Could there be something similar to a hidden realm at the bottom of this lake? He thought to himself. Resting his impulsive urge to investigate, he decided to wait for the two monsters to finish their duel; Before long, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast lost and retreated. The victorious Deepwater Lake Eel was also severely injured and didnt pursue its defeated opponent. In time, the fleeing Crocodile Beast disappeared, and the Eel remained in place, curling its wounded body; Song Jian noticed the Deepwater Lake Eel seemed to be guarding a dazzling stone. This stone was the size of a human head and was partially buried in the lakebed but was exposed during the fight; This stone emitted a strong, pale blue light. Its surface crackled with small arcs of electricity. The Deepwater Lake Eel frequently licked the surface of the stone, seemingly obtaining pleasure from it; Just then, four sharp long swords raced through the water like lightning. Before it could react, the Deepwater Lake Eel, already gravely injured, was sliced into several pieces. It died without even catching a glimpse of what Song Jian looked like; Song Jian swam over, picked up two items dropped by the Deepwater Lake Eel, then turned his attention to the brilliant blue stone; Since the Deepwater Lake Eel had been severely injured in a lengthy battle with the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, it was not too challenging for Song Jian to kill it. Therefore, the quality of the items it dropped was not much to look at. After a brief glance, Song Jian threw them into his inventory; The pale blue stone, however, was a Power Stone. It could trigger evolution in pets and potentially bestow electric attack skills; The energy contained in this Power Stone was too robust for the Deepwater Lake Eel to devour directly, as it would likely burst. Hence, it was absorbing the energy slowly; As a result, the Power Stone ended up being a steal for Song Jian; Looking at the stone-person and the Black Dragon in his Pet Space, Song Jian hesitated. Who should he give the Power Stone to? The stone-person, who had swallowed the core of an earth-element lord, was currently in a deep sleep. It had grown significantly, now nearly as tall as a grown man; The Black Dragon, having healed, was dozing idly. Sensing Song Jians attention on him, the dragon abruptly opened its golden eyes and roared a profound dragon chant, seemingly sending a greeting to Song Jian; Song Jian smiled slightly. The stone-person was merely a common beast and didnt even possess the first-tier Combat Power. If it tried to absorb this electric Power Stone, who knows how long it would take. It would be better to give it to the Black Dragon. With the Black Dragons ranking, it probably wouldnt struggle as much as the Deepwater Lake Eel in absorbing the stone; Song Jian held the Power Stone and selected use for the Black Dragon. Instantly, a pale blue Power Stone, crackling with electricity, appeared in front of the Black Dragon in the Pet Space; Seeing this Power Stone, the Black Dragon pawed at it curiously and then popped it into its mouth as its eyes gleamed with anticipation; Zzzzt! Electric currents ran across the dragons scales, emitting increasingly intense dragon chants. These sounds didnt seem painful but rather enjoyable; This is pretty much like an electric massage Song Jian watched the Black Dragon roll around in the Pet Space, occasionally being zapped by a surge of electricity. However, it was clear that the dragons strength was swiftly increasing, and its level was rapidly climbing, from 30 to 32, and still rising; Looks like this wont be over any time soon. Ill check once it fully absorbs the Power Stone. Song Jian shook his head, closed the Pet Space, and walked towards where hed noticed the spatial crack; Chapter 725 - Chapter 725: Chapter 725: Underwater Palace Chapter 725: Chapter 725: Underwater Palace Song Jian swam to the place where he had seen the spatial rift light flash earlier and began to investigate carefully; If he hadnt noticed it before, it wouldve been very difficult to detect any abnormalities around him, considering the vast lakebed. It would be practically impossible to see any clues within a short time, but knowing the specific location now made the search much easier; Soon, Song Jian felt a faint aura of a formation. This aura was extremely weak, and the surrounding lake water was constantly flowing. If Song Jian didnt know the exact location and investigate carefully for a long time, it would be very difficult to discover its existence; Song Jian slowly walked across the lakebed, his steps appearing rather mysterious. Often after taking two steps forward, he would step back towards the left rear or right rear, then spin around and jump onto a protruding rock, and then leap down from the back of the rock, appearing as if hes moving along an extremely narrow path. In no time, Song Jians figure suddenly whooshed and disappeared from the lakebed; Made it in! Song Jian looked around and a joyful smile appeared on his face; There was indeed a large formation at the bottom of the lake, but it was only a concealment and defensive formation, without any offensive effects. Perhaps due to some reasons, the offensive part of the formation had already failed; The most important thing was that this formation had existed for too long, and many parts had already been damaged. Otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt have discovered it so easily; When entering the formation, Song Jian felt it even more clearly. He could distinctly sense the flow of aura within the formation, and he caught a glimpse of the content of this formation, which could greatly help improve his sword formation; Truly amazing. Not only does the Assessment World have sword formations, but so does the game world! After entering the space, Song Jian looked around with an admiring expression on his face; Looking up, Song Jian found himself in a vast space. The entire space seemed to be covered by a transparent bowl, shielding it from the surrounding lake water; However, this transparent bowl seemed to have some damage, and occasionally it flickered with rays of light, revealing spatial rifts. These spatial rifts appeared and disappeared quickly, as if the entire formation was constantly repairing itself. Just then, a dozen meters away from Song Jian, a damaged spatial rift light flashed and disappeared. Subsequently, a two-meter-tall Water Elemental BOSS appeared in the space. As soon as it entered the space, it detected Song Jians presence and growled at him, then quickly ran away; Below the Water Elemental BOSSs waist was not a pair of legs, but a mass of constantly flowing water, allowing it to move very fast. Song Jian had an idea and hurriedly followed the Water Elemental BOSS closely. In no time, Song Jian saw a palace buried deep underground. One-third of the palace was sunk into the ground, with the remaining two-thirds exposed above the surface, surrounded by broken bricks and tiles, looking desolate; The Water Elemental BOSS rushed into the palace and never came out again. Song Jian waited for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea and finally went to the palace, unable to resist his curiosity; After leaping down from the broken gate, Song Jian looked around. Being buried underground made the surroundings a bit dim, but there was a dazzling light deep in the palace, flickering on and off; Song Jian charged towards the light and, before he got close, heard a roar. The Water Elemental BOSS was guarding the entrance, trying to prevent Song Jian from going in; At the moment, the Water Elemental BOSS seemed to have grown even larger compared to when it first entered. It had grown at least a foot taller, and its upper body, which was originally made of rolling water, now displayed strong and muscular lines; It seems the treasure Im looking for is inside! Song Jian was overjoyed and immediately drew the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, charging towards the Water Elemental BOSS blocking the entrance; Seeing Song Jian rushing towards it, the Water Elemental BOSSs face showed anger. The human who interrupted its promotion actually dared to attack first, making it furious; The Water Elemental BOSS rubbed its two hands together continuously, and within a second, a Frost Arrow had formed in its palm. With a whoosh sound, it shot towards Song Jian; Song Jian tried to dodge, but the Frost Arrow seemed to have a tracking function, constantly adjusting its flight path during its journey, drawing an arc in the air and striking Song Jians chest; Boom! A muffled sound echoed as a powerful force hit Song Jians body. His momentum slowed, and his entire body was covered in a thin layer of light blue frost, causing his movement speed to drop by 50% 500 damage? Song Jian was shocked. His current Fire Resistance and Ice Resistance had already reached a high level. Moreover, he was wearing a full Gold-quality set. The combined sets attributes made the equipment comparable to Epic-quality items. Usually, he could resist or only suffer single-digit damage from Elemental magic attacks, but now, a single ordinary Frost Arrow caused him to lose 500 damage points; If it were an ordinary player, they might have been killed instantly by this attack! Song Jian couldnt help but marvel, becoming cautious; Sutset snow! With a swipe of the sword, snowflakes danced around the palace, and a thick layer of snow covered the ground. A cold chill ran up the Water Elemental BOSSs body, and in no time, the Water Elemental transformed into a huge block of ice; Crack~ Just as Song Jian was about to swing his sword to break the frozen Water Elemental BOSS, cracks appeared on its surface. A huge Ice Elemental BOSS appeared before Song Jian; Bang! The sword chopped down on the already frozen Water Elemental BOSS, leaving behind a white mark, and ice shards scattered around. Song Jian also felt a strong rebound force; Whoosh~ The Water Elemental BOSS swung its huge fist and smashed it towards Song Jian. The frozen Water Elemental BOSS, its body harder than steel, hit Song Jian like a heavy hammer, sending him flying away. Damn it, it backfired. Now its defense increased dramatically, and its attacks seem even more powerful too. Song Jian rolled on the ground twice before spitting out a mouthful of blood. He stared at the Water Elemental BOSS charging towards him with a gloomy look in his eyes. Chapter 726 - Chapter 726: Chapter 726: Treating the Goddess Statue Chapter 726: Chapter 726: Treating the Goddess Statue After the Water Elemental Boss was frozen, it transformed into an ice elemental Boss, breaking free of the freezing effect. Its strength increased dramatically, and it chased after Song Jian, punching him one after another. Thud~ The Ice Elemental Bosss punch created a large pit in the ground. Song Jian dodged the attack and took the opportunity to slash at the Boss once more. After a while fighting, Song Jian suddenly realized that although the Ice Elemental Boss had increased defense and strength, it seemed no longer able to use magic, resorting to close combat attacks instead. After several tests, Song Jian finally confirmed that the Water Elemental Boss had switched from being a long-range mage to a close-combat fighter, but with none of a fighters special skills, relying solely on its fists to flail wildly. Even if it managed to hit Song Jian, the most damage it could do was reduce his Vitality Points by just over two hundred, which was much weaker than its magic attacks. Rapid Sword! Song Jian used his speed-enhancing attack skill, and the attack speed of his four longswords suddenly increased dramatically. Ice splinters flew everywhere, and a continuous stream of damage numbers floated above the Ice Elemental Bosss head. The Boss roared loudly and swung its fists repeatedly, but couldnt even touch the hem of Song Jians clothes. It now seemed like a giant punching bag to him, posing no threat at all. After fighting for more than ten minutes, the surface of the Ice Elemental Boss started to show cracks. Through the cracks, it was clear that its body contained flowing water, indicating that the icy state was about to end. Song Jian controlled his Surging Wave Breaking Sword and cast Frosty Dusk once more, freezing the Boss again and returning it to its Ice Elemental state. It took Song Jian over an hour to finally defeat the Boss, which shattered into several huge blocks of ice. After the Boss died, it dropped only one item, of silver quality. Song Jian picked it up and after a glance, an interested expression appeared on his face. Transformation Orb (Silver), accessory, Item Level 35, Equip Effect: Spirit+15 points, Ice Resistance+30; Special Effect 1: Transform into a water elemental after use, granting the ability to breathe freely underwater for 1 hour; transformation effect is removed when taking damage or entering combat; cooldown: 30 minutes; Special Effect 2: Frost Shield, unleash all energy within the orb to create a Frost Shield with 3000 points of defense and +50 Ice Resistance, lasts 30 seconds before the shield is destroyed; cooldown: 1 hour; Item Equip Level: 30, Can be taken out of the game: No. After defeating so many monsters, Ive finally found a decent item! Song Jian looked at the Transformation Orb, nodding in satisfaction. He removed the Heart of Ice from his equipment and replaced it with the Transformation Orb. Although Song Jians defense equipment and weapons were decent, his accessories, necklaces, and rings had very average quality, most of which were level 10 or 20 items. Now, he finally had a better accessory. With the addition of the Transformation Orb, Song Jian could now disguise himself as a Water Elemental, making his disguises more versatile than before. After equipping the Transformation Orb, Song Jian glanced at the Bosss corpse and walked towards the spot emitting a bright light in the distance. Soon, a stone statue appeared before Song Jians eyes, with the light emanating from it. This was a female-figured goddess statue holding a Magic Staff embedded with a large, deep blue orb. The white jade-like statue emitted milky-white light which spread outward like flowing waves. On the ground, a light circle with a diameter of over ten meters emanated from the statue. As Song Jian entered the light circle, his lost Vitality Points recovered at an extremely fast speed. Within a few seconds, his Vitality Points, which were originally at half, were completely restored. After placing his hand on the statue, its attributes immediately appeared in front of Song Jian. Healing Goddess Statue (Building), special strategic item, Usage Effect: Once placed, this item cannot be moved for 12 hours; within a 10-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 1000%; within a 100-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 500%; within a 1000-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 300%; within a 3000-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 100%; automatically releases a buff healing effect every 30 minutes; Special Effect 1: Light Screen Sky Splendor (Active), can set up to ten connection nodes, after activation, all connected nodes form a large Light Screen Sky Splendor Array, the array has 5000 points of Absolute Defense, immune to all damage and lasts 30 seconds; after 30 seconds, it continues to consume 5000 points of defense until the defense points reach zero and the large array disappears; this skill can be used only once every 24 hours; Special Effect 2: Holy Healing (Active), casts Holy Healing on everyone within a 100-meter radius, restoring them to their peak state; this skill can be used only once every 24 hours! A strategic building item? Song Jians eyes lit up. Though this item couldnt enhance his own strength, it could play a crucial role in completing the City Lords quest he was currently undertaking. The recovery speed boost alone would make the final Monster Siege far easier, and both special effects could be used to turn the tide of battle during crucial moments! Song Jian directly put the statue into his bag. Once moved, a twelve-hour cooldown time appeared on the statue, with it being ready for placement only after the cooldown. The moment Song Jian put the statue in his bag, the entire space began to shake violently. He quickly burst out of the stone cave and looked up to see cracks appearing in the light barrier above, like a shattered porcelain bowl. Bang! In an instant, the entire light barrier shattered, and the lake water, weighing tens of thousands of tons, pressed down on Song Jian. The force of impact sent him flying out, and he spewed out a mouthful of blood as damage numbers over a thousand floated above his head. After tumbling in the lake for a while, Song Jian slowly sank to the bottom. It was then that he discovered the entire lake seemed to be boiling, as every monster in the lake roared and rushed towards the collapsed formation. Song Jian, alarmed, quickly controlled the Transformation Orb to turn into a water elemental and stayed quietly beside a rock at the bottom of the lake. Soon, a dense swarm of monsters appeared at the bottom of the lake. Song Jian even spotted three level 40 Lord-level Bosses roaring in anger. Song Jian dared not move amid the horde of monsters, as they all frantically searched for the thief who stole the Goddess statue. However, even after more than half an hour, they never found him. At last, the monsters let out unwilling roars of frustration and gradually dispersed. It wasnt until all the surrounding monsters had left that Song Jian slowly rose from the bottom of the lake and set course for Manor Castle. Chapter 727 - Chapter 727: Chapter 727: Progress Chapter 727: Chapter 727: Progress Half a month later, almost all players in Doomsday City knew about the City of Hope Alliances extremely important quest, which sparked much discussion and led to another wave of recruiting players. In just one week, the number of players in the City of Hope Alliance had exceeded 1,000, which is currently the maximum number of players allowed to be recruited. Otherwise, at least another 1,000 players could be recruited. However, for the remaining players, the City of Hope Alliance did not give up and organized them into a reserve force. Those who had contributed to the defense of the city would be given priority to join the alliance once it leveled up. Afterward, all players of the City of Hope Alliance, including the reserve force players, tirelessly collected various resources. The Transmission Array occasionally emitted beams of white light, which were players going out to purchase materials from others. In just one week, the energy stones of the Transmission Array had consumed more than 500,000 Doomsday Coins! In the conference room of Manor Castle, there were only Wang Qi and Song Jian. Alliance Leader, we have almost collected all the materials, except we still need 20,000 units of gold and 8,000 units of gems. In one more week at most, we should be able to collect all of them, Wang Qi reported to Song Jian. In addition, the Valley of the Undead has entered the stage of full-scale mining. However, nearly all the profits from mining have been invested into this quest, so there are not many Doomsday Coins left in the alliance Also, we have hired players from three small alliances, a total of over 500 people, who will also help us defend against the monster siege Song Jian, listening to Wang Qis report, nodded repeatedly. Overall, the progress of the quest was still good. Moreover, the fourth sword required to nurture a Sword Spirit, which was a gold weapon, had also been brought to Song Jian by Wang Qi. With a sword imbued with Sword Spirit, the release of swordsmanship consumed almost no energy. Otherwise, with Song Jians strength, controlling four swords for an extended period of combat would be impossible. How is the progress of the second cleaning task? Song Jian asked. Now, the territory of the City of Hope Alliance was quite extensive, and it would take at least five or six days to clean it up completely. Ensuring no corners were missed and not leaving any monsters behind would be very difficult. The lower-level monster areas have almost been cleaned up, but the areas with monsters over level 28 are slower to clean Wang Qi said. What about the sewer area? Song Jian asked. The sewer area is the slowest in cleaning progress Wang Qi hesitated, The terrain in the sewers is complicated, like a maze, and there are many monsters with levels above 25. Currently, we have only cleaned up less than half of the area Song Jian frowned slightly. The cleaning progress was much slower than he had anticipated Is the sewer area map drawn? Song Jian asked. It has been drawn! Wang Qi handed the sewer map of the territory to Song Jian. Also, mark the areas on the ground that are difficult to clear out! Song Jian said. He was not satisfied with the cleaning progress, so it seemed he would take matters into his own hands. Oh, right, Alliance Leader, pay special attention to this area in the sewer Wang Qi pointed to an area on the map and said, This area is suspected to have a high-level BOSS. Two rogue players disappeared here and have vanished from the friend list What, players died? Song Jian was shocked. There was only one life in the game, and dying in the game was equivalent to dying in the real world. Many players avoided entering dangerous areas and only hunted monsters they were confident in killing. Do you know their identities in the real world? Song Jian asked. I dont know Wang Qi said, We havent established a player information database for the alliance yet! Get it done immediately. Of course, this requires the players consent. Then, establish a complete welfare and compensation system for the alliance! Song Jian said. The games interference to the real world was becoming more and more significant. The exchange rate of one Doomsday Coin had risen from an initial rate of 100RMB to 300RMB. All items that could directly enhance ones strength in the real world were becoming more expensive, especially those that increased ones attributes. They had fetched astronomical prices. Who wouldnt want to be a superman in the real world? The wealth that Song Jian had already exceeded tens of millions of Doomsday Coins, equivalent to billions in the real world. Naturally, he would not be stingy with the players who joined the City of Hope Alliance. Yes, Alliance Leader, Ill do it right away! Wang Qi replied. After discussing the construction status of the defense buildings, Wang Qi left Manor Castle. He had been very busy recently. As Vice Alliance Leader, almost all matters were pressing on him, and only when he could not solve them would he come to Song Jian. After Wang Qi left, Song Jian opened the map. The territory of the City of Hope Alliance now covered thousands of square kilometers. However, it was impossible for them to defend such an area. Song Jian decided to abandon some territories and build the city walls three thousand meters from Manor Castle. This way, the Healing Goddess statue placed in Manor Castle would come into full play. For the abandoned territories outside, Song Jian filled them with various traps and self-destruct devices. Among them were landmines, which many players had mastered. These days, players who had learned the art of making landmines were frantically producing them, turning the area outside the City of Hope Alliance into a minefield. However, even if they willingly abandoned constructing buildings on their territory, the monsters above had to be cleaned up, as this was also part of the quest. There are three monster areas on the ground that are difficult to clean up, one at level 28, one at level 30, and one at level 33 Song Jian moved his gaze slowly across the map, examining those monster areas. It was not difficult to clean up the level 28 monster area, as it would not contain a BOSS with Tier 1 Combat Power. However, it was not certain for the level 30 and 33 monster areas, where BOSS monsters with Tier 1 Combat Power might appear and even Lord-class BOSS monsters might emerge, making the cleaning task more challenging. The most difficult part is the sewer Song Jian looked at the maze-like sewer terrain in front of him and suddenly felt a headache. It would take at least a day just to walk through the entire area. Never mind, do it one by one. First, clean up these three monster areas! Song Jian put away the map and walked toward the outside of Manor Castle. Chapter 728 - Chapter 728: Chapter 728: Master Architect Chapter 728: Chapter 728: Master Architect In three days, Song Jian had swept clean all three areas on the ground with monsters above level twenty-eight. After the monsters here are killed, they no longer respawn, marking the areas as safe zones. The first two areas were fairly straightforward; Song Jian only encountered one level-thirty elite boss, whom he overpowered directly. However, in the level thirty-three monster zone, Song Jian met a Lord-level Boss that had tier one combat power. Not only did this Lord-level Boss possess a formidable strength, but it was also accompanied by two level-thirty elite bosses and a dozen other ordinary level-thirty monsters. If it were any other player from the City of Hope Alliance in this situation, even a hundred players might fail to defeat this Boss. Every Lord-level Boss held an aura-like skill that bestowed significant enhancements to their minions, making them even more formidable. Song Jian painstakingly eliminated these minions one by one and finally faced the Lord-level Boss and its two elite underlings. With Song Jians ultimate tactic, he managed to lethally cripple the Lord-level Bossthanks to his numerous Sword Stones that allowed him to create many Sword Formations. Otherwise, facing three bosses at once could have spelled a different outcome. In the course of the battle, Song Jians Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique made a breakthrough, and he mastered the second move, Wind Sweeping Clouds. Leveraging the Book of Fusion, this move merged various sword techniques, thereby greatly magnifying its power. A single execution of the area attack blanketed a hundred-meter radius with enveloping dark clouds and swirling winds, stopping monsters from even approaching Song Jian. However, the damage inflicted by this move occurred over time and lacked burst damage. This was ideal for taking down many weaker monsters but was less effective against bosses. Once all ground monsters in the region were exterminated, Song Jian instructed Wang Qi to deploy hundreds of people, who meticulously cleared the entire area inch by inch. All that remained were the monsters in the sewer. First, lets clean up this area! Song Jian said as he placed his hand on the sewers map, specifically on a bright red marker. This was the last known location of two thieves who had died. Logically, the survival capability of thieves was superior to all other trades. This rationale led Wang Qi to employ a group of players with thief-based occupations for map construction, but they still lost two members. Evidently, there were formidable monsters in the area. As Song Jian was preparing to delve into the sewer, Wang Qi suddenly ushered in an NPC. Guild leader, let me introduce you to someone! Wang Qi said, brimming with excitement. This is Master Kutiya, a wandering architecture master. He wishes to join the City of Hope Alliance and settle down here! What, an architecture master? Song Jian looked astounded and started to assess Kutiya before him. This architecture master was an NPC, not a player. Most importantly, he was the first NPC attracted to Song Jians territory. NPCs do not take up player slots in a guild. The more NPCs that a guild can attract, the bettereven if they lack combat capabilities! Kutiya was such an NPC. While he possessed weak combat abilities, he was a master of a lifestyle occupation and possessed tremendous architectural talent. We welcome you, Master Kutiya, as a member of the City of Hope Alliance! Song Jian stood up and greeted him with a smile. Kutiya breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Song Jians welcoming words. To join the City of Hope Alliance, he needed the consent of the guild leader, Song Jian. No one else could admit him. For Song Jian, Kutiyas contribution to the alliance was significant, especially given the need for a large number of defensive buildings. Kutiyas arrival was opportune! Thank you for taking me in, guild leader. I, Kutiya, promise to fulfill my duties in the guild! Kutiya expressed his gratitude. As a wandering NPC, being able to find a stable home made him feel very fortunate. Once Wang Qi had led Kutiya away and settled him in, he quickly returned to Manor Castle. Weve hit the jackpot this time! Wang Qi said, seeming ecstatic. Oh, how so? Is this Master Kutiya any good? Song Jian asked smilingly. Hes more than goodhes super incredible! exclaimed Wang Qi. The reason hes referred to as a master is not just because of his master-level architectural skills; he can construct a Magic Crystal Railgun too! What? A Magic Crystal Railgun? Song Jian stood up in astonishment. The Magic Crystal Railgun was known for its immense powerit was the most potent city-defending cannon known at the present. Even the City of Sin did not have one; Song Jian had only seen one in the City of Hymns. The Magic Crystal Railgun was powerful enough to send any creature with tier one combat power running for covera single normal shot could instantly kill any creature at the peak of tier one combat power. If used in conjunction with other more powerful bombs, it could even pose a threat to creatures with tier two combat power. Fantastic! Song Jian exclaimed in excitement. However, the Magic Crystal Railgun requires many materials, many of which come from high-level Bosses drops, and we currently have less than one-third in storage. Plus Wang Qi said, frowning, constructing a Magic Crystal Railgun requires the assistance of at least three senior architects, and even at the shortest, the construction time still spans a week! Song Jian nodded. List out the required materials, and Ill do my best to collect them. Even if we can construct just one Magic Crystal Railgun before the monster assault, it would greatly help our defense! Soon, Wang Qi handed Song Jian a list, and Song Jian realized that he had more and more to deal with. Alright then, Im going to check the sewer. I aim to clean it up within a day and then go gather these materials! Song Jian said before leaving Manor Castle. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, Wang Qi allowed a smile to tug at his lips. There were many trivial matters associated with the City of Hope Alliance. However, with Song Jian, they could solve any challenge and retrieve any material, which other ordinary players could not. For the City of Hope Alliance, Song Jian was their greatest asset. Song Jian went directly to the nearest sewer in his territory. Here, he could still see many players from the City of Hope Alliance entering and exiting. Evidently, even after reporting sewer clearance progress to Song Jian, Wang Qi did not halt the clearing operation. Many players were still working on it. For such a wide-scale operation, numerical advantage certainly held sway. However, Wang Qi had ordered everyone to avoid the area where two players had diedthat zone belonged to Song Jian. Song Jian soon entered the sewer, and following the map, began moving towards the perilous area. Chapter 729 - Chapter 729: Chapter 729: Insect Nest Chapter 729: Chapter 729: Insect Nest The light in the sewer was very dim, but the surrounding walls were covered with light-gray moss. The moss emitted a faint halo. Although it wasnt enough to brighten the sewer as daylight did, the feeble light was sufficient for ordinary players to walk around. Thieves, the class of players that loved this environment the most, could even thrive here. Song Jian directly opened his vertical eye in the middle of his brows and the surrounding environment immediately brightened up. Since the vertical eye naturally offered dark vision, even in a pitch-dark environment, Song Jian could see clearly as if it were daytime. Hence, having clear vision here was certainly not a problem. The conditions in the sewer were awful. Not only did a strong, stinky odour fill the air, but the ground was also littered with lots of garbage. As a direct consequence of this, the status bar of Song Jian displayed a Movement speed reduced by 5% debuff. Additionally, the sewer was inhabited by many small animals like rats. Though they couldnt inflict any damage on Song Jian, their incessant squeaking and scampering around were quite bothersome. Song Jian advanced along a cleared path, not encountering a single monster along the way. It seemed like the players from the City of Hope Alliance had thoroughly cleared this area. As he neared the area where the two players had perished, Song Jian felt some movement above him. If it were not for his strong mental attributes, he wouldnt have noticed anything unusual. Glancing up, he saw, to his surprise, fist-sized beetles crawling frenziedly towards him. Looking back, he saw dozens of beetles like this had already appeared behind him. How could there be so many beetles Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Even though these beetles were just normal monsters, they were level twenty-five and were seemingly endless in numbers. He finally understood why the two thieves had perished here. Even if thieves had strong survival skills, once their escape route was cut off by the endless tide of beetles, there was no chance they could escape. Wind Sweeping Clouds! Suddenly, wind gusts stirred up in the sewer channel, like countless wind blades slashing towards the beetles above. Whizz, whizz, whizz~ The level twenty-five normal monsters could not withstand such violent attacks. For them, Song Jians damage output was indeed terrifying. In an instant, Song Jian had killed dozens of beetles, cleaning out the whole channel. This was only with the employment of Wind Sweeping Clouds using a single longsword. I cant even imagine how much power it would hold if four longswords were used simultaneously! Song Jians excited face revealed his utter satisfaction. The way of killing many enemies at once was always thrilling. As Song Jian proceeded further, he encountered more and more beetles. Their levels had escalated from twenty-five to twenty-eight, increasing significantly in size. The two large pincers on their forejaws were gleaming like metal, constantly clashing together and shooting sparks. When Song Jian looked forward using his vertical eye, he noticed a huge dome-like object in the distance that reached the top of the sewer. Why does it look like a giant heart pulsating? Song Jian thought to himself. Upon getting closer, he was shocked to realize that it was actually a huge insect nest, continually discharging beetles covered in slime. These beetles were the size of a fingernail at birth, but they grew to the size of a fist within mere seconds. They were identical to the level twenty-five beetles seen before. Most beetles stopped growing after reaching level twenty-five. However, a few could grow to level twenty-eight. For every hundred level twenty-five beetles, one could grow to level twenty-eight. But level twenty-eight beetles were not the pinnacle. Among every hundred level twenty-eight beetles, one could break through to level thirty. These level thirty beetles, elite monsters acting as guards, were stationed around the insect nest. Only the level twenty-five and twenty-eight beetles roamed around, preyed on every creature in the sewer, and even the small animals like rats were not spared. The corpses of these creatures were then transported back to the insect nest to be stored as food. Looking at the insect nest, Song Jian broke out in a cold sweat. Even if he managed to clear the surface area thoroughly, if he didnt annihilate the insect nest in front of him, the ultimate task completion rate would still be shockingly low. The insect nest produced a swarm of beetles after a certain period of time. From afar, it looked like a surging black tide. Something like that could frighten a person with agoraphobia into a coma. Even Song Jian couldnt guarantee that he could escape unscathed if surrounded by these many beetles. However, if he didnt destroy the insect nest, his City Lords task would certainly fail. Even if he did manage to complete the task, the rank would still be very low. He might end up with a City Lord seal that had only unlocked 60% of its power. This was something Song Jian completely couldnt accept. Even if I cant reach the exclusive 110% unlock rate, I have to at least reach the perfect unlock rate of 98%! Song Jian gritted his teeth and declared inwardly. The Sword Spirit of the fourth longsword, the Surging Wave Breaking Sword, had been conceived. Song Jian summoned all four longswords and erased all previously engraved skills. The Sword Spirits were still maturing, thus they could only memorize three sets of sword techniques. Song Jian directly engraved the first two moves of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique onto the four longswords. Re-engraving the sword techniques consumed a lot of Mental Strength. However, with the help of honey wine boosting his recovery, Song Jian successfully engraved the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique onto all four longswords. Today, Ill show you how powerful the combination of the Blizzard Snowfall and the Wind Sweeping Clouds can be! Song Jian glared at the insect nest and prepared to attack. With a thought, one of the longswords flew towards the insect nest. The moment it got close, almost all the beetles noticed its existence and immediately let out sharp cries. Thousands of beetles cried out at once, filling the sewer with piercing sounds. Song Jian felt as if countless needles were piercing his eardrums. Even the long sword he was controlling couldnt help but shudder. The startled look on Song Jians face changed to one of alarm as he watched his Vitality Points rapidly deplete. This shrieking was not a beetle skill, but it was more frightening than any sonic attack skill. Blizzard Snowfall! The longsword flying towards the insect nest performed a turn in mid-air and, under Song Jians control, executed the first move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. In an instant, the beetles on the ground were nearly submerged in snow. Even the beetles on the ceiling of the sewer had been sliced into halves by the snowflake Sword Qi and fell to the floor. Then, the second longsword was also released by Song Jian. Immediately, a gust of wind swept through the sewer. PS: Thanks to Reader150218030845673 for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 730 - Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Explosive Flame Bomb Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Explosive Flame Bomb Under the accumulated snow, swaths of beetles were frozen in icy lumps, but some slightly more powerful beetles were still able to move, despite their bodies being covered in ice and snow. As for the elite beetle guards, which were painstakingly selected to protect the insect nest, their movement speed was only slightly reduced; they could still charge towards Song Jian at the speed of walking humans on the snowy ground; Wind Sweeping Clouds! Following the second longsword, the blade danced, and the second move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was immediately unleashed. Countless winds swirl with snowflakes, resembling an enraged jade dragon, which surged towards the insect nest in front; All the snowflake Sword Qi wildly danced in the sewer, and the beetles they touched burst open one after another. Song Jian was surprised to find that when these two moves were executed simultaneously, their power actually increased by 30%. Both Twilight Snow Blizzard and Wind Sweeping Clouds were originally group attack techniques, good at dealing with monsters with weak strength but large in numbers. The beetles produced by the insect nest just happened to fit these characteristics. If they were facing other people or creatures, even those with first-order Combat Power would have to retreat in the face of the tide-like beetles, not daring to confront them directly. Once surrounded by the insect nest, they would fall into a tragic situation of being consumed by ants. Violent winds spread, countless snowflakes seemed like flying swords, charging towards the tide-like beetles. The grade of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was extremely high, and dealing with these level-25 monsters could directly kill them instantly. Even the stronger level-28 beetles could not withstand two or three swords. Only the elite level-30 beetles could survive amidst the snowflake Sword Qi, but their Vitality Points fell very quickly. The third longsword flew by, followed by the fourth. Since Song Jian had engraved the Ten Thousand Facet Sword Technique, the consumption of executing these two moves was minimal. The beetles were fearless, even if they were killed instantly, they still rushed towards Song Jian without hesitation. The tide-like beetles churned and burst open one by one under the heavy snow and violent winds, filling the entire sewer with a nauseating stench. The number of dead beetles was so large that the corpses almost blocked the entire sewer. Fortunately, the bodies of ordinary beetles had a very short existence time. In a little while, they were burned clean by transparent flames, leaving only a pile of low-level materials on the ground; Wind Sweeping Clouds! Twilight Snow Blizzard! Song Jian gave up on other sword techniques and slowly retreated while using these two techniques back and forth. Countless beetles died every second, but even more beetles filled the gaps. Despite the small energy consumption, Song Jians Spirit Points were slowly being consumed. In the end, even the recovery speed of the Invisible Sword Qi began to slow down, indicating that his body was approaching its limit. It was unknown how many beetles he had killed, but there was a thick layer of beetle corpses on the ground that hadnt been burned yet. It was evident that the number of beetles near the insect nest had decreased a lot. Compared to the previous beetle tide, there were now at most only one-tenth of them left. However, Song Jian had also reached his limit. Continuing the battle would bury himself here. With a thought, the four longswords flew up and down and simultaneously used Wind Sweeping Clouds, causing tornado-like whirlpools to appear in the sewer, sweeping forward with an unstoppable force; Song Jian took advantage of the situation and turned into a shadow, using the Sword Shadow Step to slide towards the rear, only breathing a sigh of relief after leaving the range of the insect nest. This was the first time that Song Jian had seen such a terrifying insect nest, capable of producing and controlling tens or even hundreds of thousands of beetles. If it was allowed to grow, even if Song Jian successfully built a city, it would eventually be destroyed under the attack of such tide-like beetles; Fortunately, most of the beetles it produces now are ordinary ones. If they were all elite beetle guards, it might have been really difficult to escape today! Song Jian thought to himself. And if all the elite beetles were present today, Song Jian wouldnt have fought until now. He probably would have fled the moment he encountered them. Upon returning to the Manor Castle, Song Jian headed for Dr. Ebsitings laboratory; As soon as he approached, Song Jian heard a muffled explosion from afar, causing the ground to shake slightly; Luckily, the doctors laboratory had been reinforced multiple times by himself, and it could withstand continuous explosions! Doctor, have you made any new inventions lately? Song Jian pushed open the laboratory door and said directly, I need to deal with a large number of monsters. They are weak, but there are too many of them With a face covered in soot, Dr. Ebsiting shook his charred lab coat and coughed, These monsters you speak of, do they have any obvious resistances, such as extremely high fire resistance? Song Jian thought for a moment, recalling the previous battle, and shook his head, Just ordinary monsters, no noticeable features that enhance certain resistances! But they come in great numbers, thousands of them! Song Jian emphasized; Try this! The doctor took out a flat metal disc from the storage shelf and handed it to Song Jian, Bursting flame bomb! It has a time delay function, which can extend up to thirty seconds. After the explosion, it will deal 500 points of explosion damage to all targets within a ten-meter range, and then trigger white phosphorus burning effect, causing a similar Mage firewall skill effect, dealing 100 points of damage per second to any creatures entering the range, lasting for 30 seconds! Song Jians eyes lit up. The ordinary level-25 beetles had only slightly more than 1,000 Vitality Points. Just one such bomb could cause massive damage and kill them in large numbers, probably even more powerful than the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique! Ill take this, how many do you have? Give me a hundred! Song Jian laughed. What, a hundred? The doctor was shocked, How could I have that many? These are just experimental products; at most, there are thirteenfourteen; Ill give you all of them! A moment later, Song Jian put all fourteen Bursting Flame Bombs into his inventory and went back towards the sewer. He had to race against time, or else the insect nest would produce even more beetles, and the results of his hard work would cease to exist. Half an hour later, Song Jian arrived back at the place where he had fought before. Now, it was clear that almost all the beetles were controlled by the insect nest, gathering around it. Even the ordinary level-25 beetles couldnt move a step away; Song Jian approached slowly, and when he was only a dozen meters away from the insect nest, the beetles on the outermost layer seemed to sense something. They let out a threatening hiss towards the location where he was standing. Song Jian smiled faintly, stopped, and buried the first Bursting Flame Bomb here, with a thirty-second delay; Chapter 731 - Chapter 731: Chapter 731: Abyss Insect Nest Chapter 731: Chapter 731: Abyss Insect Nest Boom, boom, boom~ In the sewer, a series of explosions suddenly rang out, startling the players who were clearing monsters in the sewer, not knowing what was going on. Whats happening? Whats going on, is the sewer collapsing? Is there a BOSS? Did we encounter a BOSS? The direction of the explosion is quite far from us. It seems to be where the two sacrificed brothers last appeared. Do you think it might be the work of our Alliance Leader Its possible. We can hear it from so far away; the explosion must be powerful. They must have encountered a BOSS The players of the City of Hope Alliance were all guessing, but they did not know that what Song Jian encountered was not a BOSS, but something even more terrifying than a BOSS. A dozen explosive fire bombs turned the entire tunnel, several tens of meters wide, into a sea of flames. These beetles had no consciousness of their own and were controlled by the insect nest. After identifying Song Jian as their target, they rushed recklessly in his direction. In the end, swathes of beetles fell in the sea of fire, including the elite beetle guards, who could not withstand the damage dealt in the flaming area and also fell. In just less than ten minutes, there were no more active beetles in front of Song Jian. The effect of the explosive fire bombs was surprisingly good, much better than the battle Song Jian had fought for hours before. However, this was due to the fact that he had already eliminated most of the beetles, and the fire bombs only served as a finishing blow. The strong explosion and the high temperature of the fire caused cracks on the muddy walls of the tunnel and sand began to fall from the ceiling. It seemed that it wouldnt be long before this section of the tunnel would collapse. Song Jian walked towards the insect nest, a three-meter-tall mass resembling a swollen tumor, stretching up to the top of the sewer, with numerous vents similar to exhaust holes on its surface. This insect nest was also a level 30 Lord class BOSS, but with no attack power of its own, relying solely on the beetles it spawned. If allowed enough time, it could become one of the top-notch Lord class bosses. However, without beetles, it would be among the weakest of Lord bosses, even worse than ordinary monsters. As Song Jian approached, the insect nest began to tremble wildly, making a humming sound from within, as if trying to plead with him. Just as Song Jian was about to plant the last explosive fire bomb beneath it, a flash of inspiration struck him. This thing seems to be a living creature with its own consciousness. I wonder if the Abyss Temptation skill would work on it? thought Song Jian. He directly summoned the Book of the Abyss, flipping through the pages to the Abyss Temptation skill. Song Jian began chanting the Abyssal Spell towards the giant insect nest. A faint, whisper-like sound echoed through the sewer. Dark, Abyssal Chains wrapped around the entire insect nest, which let out mournful cries under the erosion of the Abyssal Power but had no means of resistance. After ten whole minutes, the system finally told Song Jian that the insect nest had become his slave. Song Jian opened the insect nests attribute panel and carefully examined its properties. Abyss Insect Nest (Lord class): Special creature, produces 3 eggs every 10 seconds. These eggs will hatch automatically, with a 90% chance of hatching an ordinary beetle, a 10% chance of hatching a strong beetle, and a 1% chance of hatching an elite beetle guard. All beetles have no independent consciousness and are strictly controlled by the insect nest. After being corroded by the Abyssal Power, the insect nest becomes a special creature with Abyssal Power, and the eggs it lays have a 0.1% chance of hatching an Abyssal Beetle (elite). The creature is currently Song Jians slave, with 10 loyalty points. Trait: This creature needs to devour a large amount of flesh and blood. When enough flesh and blood are consumed, the creature will evolve on its own. Only 10 loyalty points Song Jian was somewhat speechless. This was the flaw of the Abyss Temptation skill: creatures enslaved by it had low loyalty and were prone to rebellion. With such low loyalty, Song Jian dared not place the insect nest directly on the ground. For now, he could only leave it in the sewer. However, now the beetles spawned by the Abyss Insect Nest were all Song Jians slaves, no longer considered monsters, effectively eliminating a major threat. As soon as Song Jian left the sewer, he instructed Wang Qi to deliver all the flesh obtained from the monster kills to the sewer to feed the Abyss Insect Nest. Although monster corpses would be burned to ashes by translucent flames after death, players with butchering or skinning skills could still obtain materials from them, including monster flesh, which was a cooking ingredient. These materials were cheap and easy to collect. Soon enough, players started delivering monster flesh to the location in the sewer designated by Song Jian. The piled-up flesh was continuously transported by the beetles controlled by the Abyss Insect Nest. In just half a day, its loyalty rose to 20 points, and it spawned a large number of beetles once again. Then, under the control of the Abyss Insect Nest, the beetles began to actively clear out monsters in the sewer. Since the insect nest was Song Jians slave, it could receive orders from him and then relay them to each beetle. The players clearing monsters in the sewer were surprised to find beetles actually competing with them for kills. Hey, look, whats that? How is ithow is it attacking the monsters in the sewer? A player exclaimed, pointing at the beetles crawling along the sewer walls. These must be monsters too, right? But when I lock onto them, I get a system prompt saying that these beetles are affiliated with our Alliance Leader and attacking them would mean challenging him! Are all these beetles the Alliance Leaders combat pets? How come there are so many of them But these beetles are so weak. I can take on more than ten of them by myself! Humph, you can handle ten, but what about fifty? That would be tough, right? And if there are more than a hundred, youll have to turn tail and run. Look at how many there are here, at least three hundred, and there must be more elsewhere With the help of the Abyss Insect Nest, clearing out the sewer monsters went much more smoothly. Monsters killed by the beetles were not burned by the transparent flames. Instead, the beetles dragged their corpses into the insect nest, where they were devoured. After attending to the sewer monster problem, Song Jian immediately headed to the vacation manor where he had discovered the Sword Stone. Chapter 732 - Chapter 732: Chapter 732 God Slayer Chapter 732: Chapter 732 God Slayer To construct a Magic Crystal Railgun, a tremendous amount of rare materials are required, materials that are not dropped by ordinary monsters. Only formidable BOSS monsters have a certain chance of dropping them; There are many such powerful BOSS monsters in Doomsday City, but each of them is surrounded by a swarm of monsters of the same level. To hunt such a boss often requires tedious and time-consuming clearing of the surrounding creatures. Previously, the lake where Song Jian found the statue of the Healing Goddess was teeming with Elite Level Bosses. The bosses in that lake were as common as ordinary monsters, and there are even more powerful Lord Level Bosses. This lake is the ideal place for boss hunting and gathering materials. The only downside is that if you lack the strength, coming here is a guaranteed death sentence; Even with Song Jians capability, he cannot sweep through this lake. He has to cautiously lure the Boss monsters one by one and then hunt them; Within three days, Song Jian had managed to kill over 20 Elite Bosses here, raising his level from 35 to 36. The valuable materials he gathered were sufficient to construct a Magic Crystal Railgun. At this time, in the City of Hope Alliance, the master builder Kutiya, along with a group of architects, had begun constructing the Magic Crystal Railgun. Remember, Kutiya is a Master Builder, who is capable of constructing many defensive structures independently. His participation increased the progress of the Song Jians Alliance tasks by at least 10%; With only ten days left until the task deadline, Song Jian was still hunting Boss monsters in the lake. He hoped to gather more materials and construct a second Magic Crystal Railgun. A single Magic Crystal Railgun can only defend in one direction. Once the city walls of the City of Hope Alliance are built, they have to defend against enemies from four different directions. Just as Song Jian was leading a Deepwater Crocodile Beast Boss to the shore, preparing to kill it, a group of people from the Pantheon appeared at the entrance of the resort out of nowhere. Are you sure Song Jian is here? asked a thief with a scar on his face, his voice deep and composed. God Slayer, I stake my head on it, Song Jian has been leveling here for the past two days, only returning to the Alliance once, probably to resupply for consumables. If we head forward from here, theres a big lake, hes hunting there! a player with an archer class said softly. Alright, wait here, Im going to meet this number one on the glory rankings! God Slayer revealed a strange smile, licked the blade of the dagger in his hand with his tongue, and his figure slowly disappeared in place; Do you think this guy is a psycho out in the real world? the archer whispered. Quiet! A player nearby changed his expression and said in a low voice: He just left. Do you want him to hear you? The expression on the archers face immediately changed. He looked nervously around, his hand gripping the bow trembling noticeably. Other players huddled around all had expressions of fear on their faces. It was evident that God Slayer held a strong deterrent power over others; In actuality, the name God Slayer wasnt his original. Like Zeus, he had also used a name change card after joining the Pantheon, changing his in-game name to God Slayer. Moreover, he held one of the positions of the Twelve Main Deities within the Pantheon, effectively making him a core player; At this time, Song Jian was engaged in intense combat with a Level 33 Elite Boss. Under his control, four long swords kept revolving in mid-air, dealing a tremendous amount of damage to the boss, who was roaring furiously and attacking Song Jian with his skills; Just as the Boss had only a sliver of vitality left, and Song Jian was preparing to finish him off, he suddenly felt an alarm ringing in his heart. His Spirit attribute had already exceeded 100 points, his senses were several folds or even ten times stronger than those of a regular player. This made things like sneak attacks almost immunized against him; Normally, he could sense if someones gaze lingered on him for a fraction too long, those filled with hostility could be sensed from far away. However, hostile gazes and murderous intentions were different things. At this moment, Song Jian felt the most serious threat to his life. Filled with urgency, he instantly activated the Frost Shield skill of his Transformation Orb. An ice shield with a defense strength of 3000 points emerged around him; At this point, Song Jian realized that there was a cut more than a finger-length long on his left cheek; The attacker was already right next to me when I sensed the threat! Realizing this, Song Jian was filled with shock. Who exactly attacked him with such stealth capabilities? Even a max-level stealth skill couldnt accomplish such a feat; Looking back at the place where he was standing, Song Jian could only see a shadowy figure disappear back into stealth. The Boss with only a sliver of vitality was killed by the attacker who also took away a third of the experience points. The dropped items didnt even get a glance from him. If the attacker hadnt needed to finish off the monster and collect its drops, Song Jian probably wouldnt have noticed the figure at all; At least two high-level stealth skills! Song Jian thought to himself. Ordinary thief and assassin-type players always emerge from stealth to deal damage and then transform into combat thieves to fight directly. If they are at a disadvantage, they will use high-level stealth skills either to deal greater damage or to escape; With such skills having long cooldowns, they are generally reserved for preserving lives and wont be employed casually. The person in front of him, however, immediately disappeared from sight after causing minor injuries, indicating that he was not so stingy with his high-level stealth skills. The surroundings were deathly silent. A bead of sweat rolled down Song Jians forehead, which he dared not wipe clean. He opened the vertical eye on his forehead and started searching his surroundings. Yet, he found no clues; How can he be so fast? Song Jian was puzzled. The speed after stealth was so fast that he couldnt even track him; At this time, hiding behind a tree about six meters away from Song Jian was God Slayer. His bloodshot eyes stared unblinkingly at Song Jian through the dense foliage. His dagger still held a droplet of blood from Song Jians cheek, which he tasted with his snake-like tongue. He began shaking in excitement; Chapter 733 - Chapter 733: Chapter 733: I lured him out! Chapter 733: Chapter 733: I lured him out! Woo~ The blood of the strong! For me, its the most powerful supplement! The eyes of the God Slayer turned into snake-like golden vertical pupils, looking at Song Jian with an expression full of greed. At this moment, the tree where the God Slayer was hiding was directly behind Song Jians direction so he didnt see Song Jians third eye open, watching Song Jian carefully looking around to investigate. The God Slayer couldnt help but let out a cold sneer in his heart; A mere swordsman, thinking that simply observing the movements around him would reveal his presence was just too naive! The God Slayer leapt out from the tree, landing without making a sound, and then rushed towards Song Jian like a ghost, the dagger in his hand like the fangs of a wild beast, aiming for Song Jians neck; Backstab! This was a starting move for the Assassin profession, attacking from behind the target, dealing 200% damage while gaining two combo points; The power of this move was great, and the God Slayer had already maxed it out, not only causing massive damage to the target, but also paralyzing them for two seconds after hitting them; However, just as the dagger was about to strike Song Jian, he suddenly turned around, all three of his eyes locking onto the position of the God Slayer, and the four swords in his hand shot towards the God Slayer like a meteor; The God Slayer saw the light blooming in the silver vertical eye on Song Jians forehead and immediately felt a sense of foreboding. Startled, he realized what was happening and abandoned his attack, retreating backwards; He can see through my stealth! The God Slayer was shocked, seeing the four swords coming at him, his body flashed with white light, and his speed increased dramatically; Clang, clang, clang, clang~ The four swords stabbed the God Slayer almost simultaneously, but they did not cause any damage to him, and the words Immune to Damage floated up above his head; Invincible state? Song Jian was taken aback, seeing the white light appearing under the God Slayers feet, running at an extremely fast speed, he immediately understood what skill the other was using. Gale Step! Song Jian muttered in a low voice; Gale Step was a core skill of the Assassin and Thief professions, but the Assassins Gale Step was more focused on making them invincible, while the Thiefs Gale Step was more focused on increasing their movement speed; When at max level, the Assassins Gale Step grants half a second more invincibility time than the Thiefs Gale Step, while the Thiefs running speed is increased by 5% more than the Assassins Gale Step, and lasts for one more second; You think only you have acceleration skills? Hmph! Song Jian snorted coldly, and a pair of steel wings suddenly expanded behind him. With a flap, he began to fly at low altitude, chasing after the God Slayer; At this point, Song Jian had already checked the God Slayers attributes and naturally saw that he was a member of the Pantheon. He knew that the City of Hope and the Pantheon had long been in competition, trying to surpass each other in every way possible in Doomsday City. The City of Hopes construction was about to be successfully completed with just one step remaining, and due to Song Jians city lord mission, the City of Hope Alliance had attracted a lot of attention, with almost all of its members participating, whether in collecting materials or clearing monsters in the territory. This kind of involvement meant that there was no way to keep information hidden; Almost all the players in Doomsday City had learned that the City of Hope Alliances city-building mission was in the final and most crucial step; Some smaller alliances could only look on with envy and at most secretly curse that it would be better if the city failed, but the Pantheon, which had always treated the City of Hope Alliance as an imaginary enemy, didnt want Song Jian to complete his mission smoothly; However, whether it was by collecting materials or clearing the territory of monsters, the Pantheon was unable to obstruct those activities. Moreover, at this time, the City of Hope Alliance had already built walls and numerous defensive facilities, and if the Pantheon dared to make trouble, those facilities alone would be enough to make them regret it; Still, it didnt take long for the Pantheons people to find Song Jians whereabouts since he had been in one place for a long time; Seeing Song Jian alone in the resort, everyone in the Pantheon thought he was grinding levels, trying to improve his level during the last bit of time, especially since he had just leveled up again, which solidified the Pantheons idea. So they decided to come and assassinate him, at the very least, to prevent him from leveling up smoothly; At this moment, the Pantheon player sent to assassinate Song Jian was idling near the resorts entrance, quietly discussing amongst themselves; What do you guys think? Can our God Slayer kill Song Jian all by himself? Hard to say, the God Slayer is formidable, but Song Jian is no pushover either. Plus, the God Slayer is only level 33 while Song Jian is already level 35 C oh, no, hes level 36 now! Hmph, the God Slayer passed the first-class combat power test and even scored an A on it. Its said that even our alliance leader Zeus is not his match now! I hope he can kill Song Jian, it would save us all the trouble and we could gain Contribution Points for doing nothing, how great is that? Hahaha, yeah, itd be best if he kills him, it would be easy for all of us! Just as the group was discussing, someone suddenly shouted, Look, the guy running towards us, is that the God Slayer? He looks like hes being chased! Everyone was alarmed and quickly looked into the distance; Damn it, its that guy, how can he run faster than a rabbit? Did he fail to assassinate Song Jian? Thats impossible, isnt it? The God Slayer is so powerful, even if he couldnt assassinate Song Jian successfully, he shouldnt be running away so pathetically. Hmph, I told you Song Jian wouldnt be easy to deal with, but he insisted on going alone. Now hes scared the snake, hasnt he? Look, the guy chasing behind him, isnt that Song Jian? Yeah, thats him, look at the steel wings on his back, hes the only one with wings in the entire Doomsday City! The God Slayer is such a waste! So, what should we do now? Should we just run together? Despite their numbers being dozens more than Song Jian, seeing the God Slayer running away like a rabbit caused them to lose all confidence and begin planning their escape; But just then, the distant God Slayer suddenly shouted, Hey, Ive lured Song Jian out! Hurry up and attack him! All: .. After an exchange of glances, everyone realized the shamelessness of the God Slayer. He had clearly failed his solo assassination and yet claimed he had deliberately lured Song Jian out. Originally, the plan was to ambush the enemy, not bait them out like in a boss fight in the wild! Run! One player shouted, and all the Pantheon players immediately used various acceleration skills and fled into the distance like the wind; Chapter 734 - Chapter 734: Chapter 734 Pantheon Chapter 734: Chapter 734 Pantheon Song Jian had long noticed a large crowd of people at the entrance of the resort. Looking at their revealed attributes, they were all players from the Pantheon, but none of them were level thirty. Even if there were any at level thirty, they hadnt passed the first-stage combat strength assessment. In Song Jians eyes, the only one who could be considered a worthy opponent in this crowd was the God Slayer pursuing him. After several confrontations, the God Slayer realized that he couldnt kill Song Jian alone. The latters spiritual attributes were too high and his sensing ability was too strong, eliminating the chance for a surprise attack. Without a surprise attack, no matter how egotistical he was, he wouldnt believe he could kill Song Jian in a straight fight! He initially thought he could use the crowd at the resort entrance to delay Song Jian and make a getaway. But unexpectedly, they slipped away faster than he anticipated, leaving him behind! Damn it, these guys the God Slayer cursed under his breath. Seeing Song Jian getting closer, he pulled out a grenade from his pocket and threw it at him. Boom! After the explosion, a thick cloud of smoke quickly spread, engulfing a matter of tens of meters in a few seconds. Song Jian gently tapped his foot in mid-air and abruptly halted. Staring at the dissipating smoke, a cold smile appeared on his lips. Among the Pantheon members, probably only the so-called Twelve Main Deities could pose a slight threat. Everyone else was just sacrificial fodder. After waiting for a while, Song Jian turned back towards the lakeside. With the deadline for the final task approaching rapidly, he couldnt afford to waste time battling with players from the Pantheon. If he chased after those players, regardless of success or failure, it would slow down the task completion. Thats what the Pantheon Alliance wanted. Pantheon! A murderous intent flashed in Song Jians eyes. He had always been focused on improving his strength, not taking alliances too seriously. After all, no matter how powerful an organization is in the game, it couldnt affect the real world. But after experiencing a real-life arena fight, this thought had begun to change. He noticed that the game world was gradually pervading the real one. Not only the players but also the game items began to appear in the real world increasingly. Most importantly, the existence of the game was no longer a secret, but something more and more people knew about. Alliances are important. Being a city lord, for me, may be even more important than power! Song Jian had a vague thought in his mind. He felt as if it was his sixth sense informing him about something. After the assassination attempt, Song Jian became more cautious. He summoned thirty blood crows, distributing them around a radius of over a hundred meters. These blood crows were great scouts. They would detect even the smallest movement, ensuring Song Jian didnt get caught off guard. No more Pantheon members appeared. According to Song Jians thinking, his position was exposed, yet he stayed. The Pantheon should have gathered a force to assassinate him again. However, several days passed without a sign of them, right up until the mission time was about to end. In fact, the reason Zeus hesitated was that Song Jian hadnt left. In several previous conflicts with the City of Hope, he never gained any advantage. The closest he ever got to success was when he was contesting the top ranking on the glory leaderboard with Song Jian. He was just 1% experience points away. Yet, in the end, Song Jian defeated him with a surprising strategy, pushing him from the throne he was about to secure. This failure left a shadow in Zeuss heart. He began to overthink Song Jians unusual behavior. In the Pantheon Alliances meeting room, twelve players were seated in high-backed chairs, similar to the main deities in the Olympus Pantheon. Could it be a trap, with numerous minions lying in ambush? Zeus thought aloud. The God Slayer snorted and replied: Ive thoroughly scouted the area, other than him and some of his summoned creatures, theres no one else. Then can you explain why, knowing his position has been exposed, and knowing we are trying to kill him, he doesnt leave? Zeus turned to face the God Slayer, his face almost touching the latters. He fixed him with a stare and whispered: Why is he doing this? Blind confidence? The God Slayer wore a puzzled expression, guessing. Impossible, hes not like you! Zeus sneered, straightening up. Song Jian is confident but never blind. He may be waiting for us to find him, planning to capture us all. Are we just going to watch blindly as he fights the bosses and levels up? You know that lake is teeming with Elite Level bosses. Its a treasure hunting sanctuary! The God Slayer sounded anxious. Are we lacking high-quality equipment? Zeus asked with a frown. But we cant just let him complete the city-building task. Once the City of Hope succeeds in city-building, will there be a place left for us, the Pantheon? A half-naked, muscular man with primitive leather armor slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair, angrily roaring. God of War, be patient, God King surely has his reasons! A woman in a gorgeous dress, holding a golden scepter, smiled, her eyes constantly on Zeus. Thats right, we should not engage with the City of Hope Alliance head-on, Zeus said with a smug smile, nodding satisfactorily to the woman. If they want to build their city, let them do so. Have our previous attempts to stop them been successful? No! Why did we fail every time? Is it because we are weaker than them? Zeus asked the room aloud. No, we are destined to become the True Gods of the entire world. All enemies shall be trampled under our feet! The God of War shouted, standing and raising his double-bladed battle axe. Zeus watched him. After a moment, the God of War sheepishly lowered his arm and sat back down. Chapter 735 - Chapter 735: Chapter 735: Early Preparation Chapter 735: Chapter 735: Early Preparation Our goal is to become True God, but were not gods yet, so we must have a clear understanding of ourselves! A handsome man wearing leather armor and carrying a giant longbow stood up and said, Our current strength is indeed inferior to that of the City of Hope. Thats a fact! The God of Hunting is right! Zeus roared, Thats the truth! Were constantly failing because our strength is weak! The other core members fell silent, their heads slightly lowered, some of them disheartened; Zeus glanced around and a sneer flashed across his lips; Being weak now doesnt mean well always be weak! Zeus said, Now is a perfect opportunity. If the City of Hope fails in building their city, they will be ruined, and from then on, the Doomsday City will only hold us and the Pantheon in high esteem! Zeuss words slightly boosted everyones confidence. From what weve learned, the city-building mission is indeed challenging, but A short, near-transparent man hesitated, But what can we do to make their city-building mission fail? Its simple, well borrow power! Zeus slowly walked toward the short man, a smile on his face, and said to him, God of Thieves, I need you to stay in the City of Hopes territory 24 hours a day starting today, gathering information! Youre invisible to other players, and I need you to find out everything about the city-building mission from them! Whats the specific content of the mission, how far along are they, what plans do they have, and so on, every single detail! God of Thieves nodded, as it was not a complicated task for him. He had already gained a heightened stealth skill from a mission and upgraded it to the max level, which resulted in a mutation, giving him incredible concealment effects. Almost no one could detect him as long as he didnt reveal himself; Moreover, there were very few methods available to counter a thiefs Stealth skill now, and all detection skills had short durations and long cooldown times. Ordinary players wouldnt use them carelessly in their free time. Also, the God of Thieves had infiltrated the City of Hope Alliances territory more than once without being discovered. This time, he would just have to stay a bit longer; Leader The God of Thieves began to speak. Call me God King! Zeus yelled; God of Thieves shuddered and quickly corrected himself, God King, God King Whats the matter? Zeus asked with a cold snort. I I uncovered some information earlier that the City of Hope Alliances city-building mission seems to have several stages with the last being a monster siege. A large number of monsters will attack the city theyve built God of Thieves said. Humph, I already knew that. Everything theyre doing now is in preparation for the final monster siege! Zeuss mouth was adorned with a sinister grin as he said, So when I say well borrow power, it means using the strength of these monsters to completely destroy the City of Hope. At that time, with a little push from us, we will not only destroy the City of Hope Alliance at minimal cost, but also plunder a massive amount of resources from them! Ever since the City of Hope Alliance obtained all the resources in the Valley of the Undead, their strength had greatly increased, and various buildings were being developed continuously. Players who had been to the Valley of the Undead had previously showcased resources they had obtained, making others envious and drooling. However, only a small portion of the Valleys resources circulated among Doomsday Citys players, with the majority being transported through the City of Hope Alliances Transmission Array to the City of Sin and City of Hymns to be sold at a better price; This had led many Doomsday City players to covet the resources obtained by the City of Hope Alliance; Meanwhile, Song Jian continued to farm BOSSes in the resort, at first worried that players from the Pantheon would come and mess with him, but later, seeing no one coming, he began to lure two or three BOSSes at a time to kill. The first two forms of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique were AoE abilities, so the more monsters, the better the effect. Although the effects on BOSSes werent as good as with the beetles, they didnt decrease his efficiency in killing them, and soon Song Jian had to go back to clean up his inventory again. Time flew, and the City of Hope had begun constructing its second Magic Crystal Railgun. Song Jian had finally finished his tedious days of farming materials and returned to the City of Hope Alliance to set up sword formations in various places. Exploration Sword Formation, Attack Sword Formation, Defense Sword Formation, each sword formation used dozens, even hundreds of Sword Stones. Song Jian ingeniously linked all the sword formations together so that when they were activated, they could coordinate with each other. Although the effect couldnt reach that of the Qingyun Sword Array, monsters from events like the creation of safehouses couldnt even reach the walls of the City of Hope. Song Jian knew that the scale of the final monster siege in this city-building mission would definitely be more significant than the previous safehouse event. Previously, only monsters from the surroundings were attracted, but this time, monsters from outside Doomsday City might appear! Boss, the Magic Crystal Railgun at the north gate is complete, Wang Qi approached Song Jian and asked. Do you want to check it out? Its already built? Song Jians face showed a satisfied smile. The Magic Crystal Railgun was a powerful weapon, just one of which would mean hed no longer need to worry about monsters above Lord-level appearing in the north direction. Lets go take a look! Song Jian laughed. The pair quickly arrived at the north wall of the Alliances territory. Standing on the five or six-meter-high wall, they looked out at the vast area still belonging to the City of Hope Alliance. However, due to the limited number of players, they couldnt protect the entire territory, so they had to abandon it. But on this piece of land, countless types of traps and mechanisms were laid out, and powerful landmines were buried. Even Song Jian himself wasnt confident that he could make it out of the area; Is this the Magic Crystal Railgun? Song Jian looked at a massive fortress on the north wall, about as tall as a six-story building, and exclaimed! Yes, this is the Magic Crystal Railgun, and its extremely powerful! Wang Qi excitedly said, Boss, take a look at the gorge in front of us. Its the result of our test shot after construction was completed. With just one shot, a 33-story building was turned into ruins PS: Thank you Book Friend 141222210642736 for the 100 Qidian coins tip! Chapter 736 - Chapter 736: Chapter 736: Abyssal Beetle Chapter 736: Chapter 736: Abyssal Beetle This trench under the north city wall, more than two meters deep and five or six meters wide, extends hundreds of yards from the wall until it disappears in front of a tall ruinous building outside the Alliances territory. The entire trench displays a crystallized state, leaving one to imagine just how high the temperature must have been when the cannon fired! Whats the firing speed? And, what kind of consumption does it have? Song Jian inquired. It can only shoot once per minute, but its possible to initiate a rapid fire skill that shortens the time to ten seconds! Wang Qi explained, When the rapid fire skill is activated, energy consumption triples. It can only last for a minute. After that time, the railgun needs to cool down for ten minutes before it can fire again! As for the energy Wang Qis expression became troubled as he continued, It consumes a huge amount of energy. Given our storage capacity. If we take two magic crystal railguns into account C even if we only use them at normal firing rates C well only be able to endure for about half an hour. If we were to activate rapid fire, I fear that the railgun wouldnt be usable after just one round! Song Jian frowned. The power consumed by the magic crystal railgun was the magic crystals themselves, strategic materials that were forbidden from sale in any city. City of Hope was only able to purchase some at a high price with the help of City of Sin to create a magic crystal railgun. The remaining magic crystals are simply not enough to support an intense battle; This was exactly why Song Jian didnt continue to farm for boss materials. Having the railgun alone wasnt enough. They also needed an adequate supply of ammunition! Magic crystals Are there no magic crystal mines in Doomsday City? Song Jian asked with a furrowed brow. Wang Qi had a bitter smile on his face. Magic crystals are probably the most difficult resources to obtain in this game. Not only in Doomsday City, but also in big cities like City of Sin and City of Hymns, there are no magic crystal mines around! At present, only three magic crystal mines have been found in the entire game, all in areas populated by level 50 or higher monsters. The nearest city is more than a hundred kilometers away Wang Qi shared. He obtained all this information from City of Sin. Before, Wang Qi hadnt even heard of magic crystals, let alone seen them. He only studied this knowledge when they needed to construct the magic crystal railgun. Song Jian sighed internally. It seemed that these two railguns could only be used at the most critical moments and not as regular weapons! When will the other railgun be completed? Song Jian asked. It needs another four days. It will definitely be completed before the task ends! Wang Qi said. How many defense buildings do we have now, and have we reached the required level of defense? He glanced at the war machines densely packed on the city wall and asked. Hehe, weve already reached the standard. Our citys total defense is now one hundred and sixty-five thousand. After the magic crystal railgun is built, it can increase the defense by another thirty thousand! Wang Qi replied with a laugh. Initially, reaching the required defense was the most troubling part. Even if all the defense structures provided by the system were constructed, it would still only amount to sixty thousand defense points, far from the target. But now, by the time the task ends, the defense of the City of Hope Alliance is almost set to double the task requirement! The higher the defense, the safer the defending players, and naturally, the more willing they are to participate in the defense. Otherwise, there might be mass resignations from the City of Hope Alliance during the monster siege phase; In this game, everyone has only one life. As long as youre alive, there are endless possibilities. Regardless of the rewards, no one is willing to risk their life! When he heard that the defense could reach close to two hundred thousand, Song Jian finally nodded in satisfaction. The higher the defense, the better. Even if all the buildings were destroyed at the end, as long as the core of Manor Castles Alliance and the players in the alliance are still alive, it is a victory! The materials have been collected, the defense has met the requirements, two out of the four tasks have been completed, only the clean-up task and waiting for the final monster siege are left! The clean-up task seems to be not difficult, but it is actually the most tedious part of the job. To achieve perfection, there cant be a single system monster left in our territory! Whether its on the ground or in the sewer, they were patrolled over and over again. But every time, some new monsters are always discovered. This is the most troublesome thing for Wang Qi. There are times when he truly wishes he could turn the entire ground upside to inspect! Song Jian glanced at the loyalty of the nest, which had risen to sixty points. It seems that recent feeding activities have been successful. More than thirty thousand beetles have hatched. According to the ratio of one to ten and one to a hundred, three thousand strong beetles and three hundred elite beetles have appeared. However, none of the more powerful abyssal beetles have yet appeared. It seemed that the chance of hatching an abyssal beetle was lower than what was indicated. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a slight tremor in the ground. But the vibration was very subtle, only he, with his Spirit Points exceeding a hundred, could feel it. Wang Qi and the other players nearby were completely unaware. Whats going on? Song Jian furrowed his eyebrows. He then suddenly sensed a wave of weakness emanating from the nest, accompanied by bouts of hunger. When Song Jian opened the nest interface, he was shocked to find that the nest had actually hatched an Abyssal Beetle! Prepare a lot of food, send it to the sewer, quickly! Having said that, Song Jian ran straight towards the sewer entrance. Unlike the direct control Song Jian had over the Black Dragon and the Blood Beast, the beetles hatched by the nest were controlled through the nest. Therefore, he could only see the number of beetles hatched, not the specific attributes of each beetle from the interface. Hatching just one abyssal beetle caused such a movement C even larger than when over thirty thousand beetles were hatched. This piqued Song Jians curiosity. He wondered just how powerful this abyssal beetle was! Standing in front of the nest, Song Jian saw a pile of monster corpses. Many of them were high-ranking boss bodies, of course, most of them were contributed by Song Jian who had been actively farming level thirty or above elite bosses recently. Although many boss bodies couldnt make it here in time, even a small fraction was enough to significantly increase the nests loyalty to Song Jian. Gazing at a beetle the size of a small car in front of him, Song Jian couldnt help but guess in his heart that perhaps it was through devouring these high-level boss corpses that the nest could produce abyssal beetles. Chapter 737 - Chapter 737: Chapter 737: Keep Going Chapter 737: Chapter 737: Keep Going The Abyssal Beetle was about the size of an ordinary car, covered with a thick shell. Sharp spikes, more than a foot long, protruded from the surface of the shell, resembling sharp blades. A faint black aura emanated from its body, its scarlet eyes fixed on Song Jian as he approached. It growled menacingly like a wild beast, overflowing with murderous intent. If not for the hive control, the Abyssal Beetle would have already lunged at Song Jian, launching its most ferocious attack. However, due to the presence of the hive, the Abyssal Beetle could only watch helplessly as Song Jian reached out to touch it, unable to make a move. The moment Song Jians finger touched its shell, the attributes of the Abyssal Beetle immediately appeared before his eyes. Abyssal Beetle, controlled by the hive, level thirty-three, first-order Combat Power; attributes: Strength 75 points, Agility 43 points, Intelligence 12 points, Spirit 24 points, Constitution 66 points; Skill 1: Devour (active), can swallow the flesh and blood of any creature to accelerate its own recovery rate; Skill 2: Bloodthirsty Shred (active), inflicts 300% damage on a single target, increasing critical hit chance by 20%; 15% of the damage can be used to restore its own Vitality Points; Skill 3: Spiked Shell (passive), defence increases by 100%, while also reflecting 30% of close combat damage. Its like a monstrous tank. During a siege by monsters, if it can withstand the front line, it will greatly reduce the pressure on our defenses! Song Jian grinned satisfactorily. The only regret was that he was unable to control these beetles himself. Command had to be passed through the hive, which could cause communication delays in intense battles. Moreover, I can only issue these beetles with the simplest commands, such as attack and defend. Any more complex commands, Im afraid they wouldnt understand! Song Jian thought ruefully. Initially, Song Jian planned to move the hive to the surface once its loyalty reached a certain level to assist in the defense. But now it seemed better to leave it in the sewer. At this point, the sewer was void of any living creatures except the beetles. All small critters, such as rats, had disappeared. Aside from the original sewer, the hive also commanded the beetles to dig new tunnels. These new tunnels had spread to outside the city walls. Should the defense in that direction fail, the beetles would surface from underground in the shortest time to attack the monsters. Looking at the enlarged hive, Song Jian felt rather satisfied with his previous decision to charm it into his slave using Abyss Temptation, instead of killing it. With only one day left to complete the task, players from the City of Hope Alliance began to gather. Preparing to brace for the upcoming storm. Every corner of the ground was thoroughly cleared by players. No monsters were left, even the bodies were all tossed into the sewer to feed the hive. Make one last check, there must not be any monsters left, not even one at level one! Wang Qi was somewhat anxious, continually issuing various commands. All defensive structures need to be checked once more, also have someone posted on guard duty to prevent sabotage! Try the Magic Crystal Railgun once more, there mustnt be any issues. The northern and eastern defenses are dependent on it! Supplement any necessary traps in front of the territory again Song Jian patted Wang Qi on the shoulder and smiled, Youve done well, dont be so nervous. I believe we will definitely succeed in building the city this time! Wang Qi took a deep breath, forced a smile at Song Jian, and nodded. For a day, players from the City of Hope Alliance stayed on the city walls, quietly waiting. The surroundings were eerily silent, and the air permeated with a grave tension. As time slowly passed and the skies darkened, a rumbling sound echoed from the distance. Everyone looked up. A giant silver skeleton gradually emerged from the abandoned city streets. This was the skeleton that stood over a hundred meters tall, which Song Jian had seen the first time he entered the game. However, back then, the skeleton had sparkling white jade-like bones, but now it had turned silver-grey, exuding a metallic texture. As the giant silver-gray skeleton was about approach the City of Hope Alliances city wall, it suddenly stopped. Everyone became tense, some even drew their weapons, and pointed their bows and crossbows at the giant skeleton. Everyone, put down your weapons! Song Jian shouted, Dont show any hostility! To everyone, the skeletons attributes were all question marks, making it impossible to assess its level or strength. Mainly, it was a non-aggressive creature due to its pale-yellow attribute. Song Jian stared at the giant skeleton, sensing a potent third-order Combat Power aura from it. If such a terrifying entity attacked the City of Hope, he would immediately order a retreat. Any resistance would be futile in front of it. Even the Magic Crystal Railgun would only cause minor grazes. The skeleton turned and looked at the city wall of the City of Hope. Its closed mouth suddenly opened, showing an apparent smile. Song Jian instantly felt as if the skeletons attention had locked onto him, transmitting a message into his mind. Next, the skeleton continued down the abandoned road of Doomsday City, disappearing from sight. Phew, I got scared to death! Once the skeleton disappeared, Wang Qi finally sat down against the city wall. His back had completely soaked in just a few seconds, the pressure from the creature was just too much. The monsters we are defending against, they cant be that big, can they? A player guessed in a low voice. Impossible. If such a horrifying creature appears, we wont be able to defend at all. In front of it, I cant muster any courage to fight! Hey, Xiao Yong is pretty badass, he even dared to aim an arrow at it Xiao Yong, Xiao Yong? Dammit, the kids scared stiff. Whos got alcohol to let him take a sip The commotion caused by the giant skeleton quickly died down. Song Jian stood atop the city walls, eyebrows furrowed, the message from the skeleton still echoing in his mind. The message was composed of two words: Keep it up. Typically, monsters harbor enmity towards player-established cities, so why did it seem to convey encouragement? Song Jians brow furrowed deeply, racking his brains but unable to understand. Chapter 738 - Chapter 738: Chapter 738: City Lord Seal Chapter 738: Chapter 738: City Lord Seal Players from the City of Hope Alliance silently waited, so did the players from the Pantheon. They gathered less than a kilometer away from the City of Hope Alliance, staring fixedly at the towering city walls and the densely packed crowd atop them. God, God King, arent we too close? If monsters really do appear later, wouldnt we be the first to bear the brunt of their attack? a short man clutching a hammer hesitated to voice. He was the Craftsman God, not one of the twelve Main Deities in the Pantheon, which means hes not a core member. However, thanks to his masterful Forge Art, he held a prominent position among the players of the Pantheon, second only to the twelve Main Deities. Craftsman God, dont worry. When the monsters are attacking the city, their aggro will be set on the City of Hope by the system. As long as we dont damage them, even if we are next to them, they wont attack us. The Wisdom God tenderly laughed and spoke softly. The Craftsman God looked at the Wisdom God, his eyes revealing a hint of intoxication. He repeatedly nodded and stuttered, Th-thank you, thank you, Wisdom God, for clearing my doubts. I I understand now! At that moment, an ethereal figure gradually appeared next to the God King. The God of Thieves whispered to Zeus, God King, not only us, but at least a dozen guilds are also lying in ambush around here. They seem to have the same objective as us! The City of Hope has made a lot of noise in the past month. Almost all players in Doomsday City got the news that they were building a city. Bear in mind that theres only one Doomsday City. The guild who succeeds in building a city will have a great chance to gain control over the City of Hope in the future. This is something the ambitious guilds absolutely do not want. Therefore, theres no lack of guilds that share the same objective as the Pantheon. Of course, many guilds are just here to fish in troubled waters. If the City of Hope Alliance failed in their city defense, then to these guilds, the City of Hope Alliance would be an absolute feast. Hmph, dont mind them, theyre merely a pack of hyenas! contempt surfaced in Zeus eyes. He didnt take these minor guilds seriously. But unknown to him, in Song Jians eyes, the Pantheons actions were no different from those petty guilds who were here to fish in troubled waters. Not far from these guilds, numerous crimson crows, still and silent, stood amid the surrounding ruins. They looked just like stones, but their eyes were fixed on the players hiding nearby. Song Jian waited silently until the whitening sky heralded the arrival of dawn. That was when he finally received a system prompt: System: Special Task I Am the City Lord, the task time has arrived. Only after completing the task can the City of Hope Alliance successfully establish the city! System: Task 1 C Gather resources to meet task requirements, unlock 30% of the City Lord seal functions! System: Task 2 C Exterminate the monsters in the territory to meet task requirements, unlock 60% of the City Lord seal functions! System: Task 3 C Construct defense buildings to meet the task requirements, unlock 90% of the City Lord seal functions! System: The first three tasks are completed, City Lord seal begins to form! Song Jians eyes suddenly flickered with a dazzling glow. The previously dim and dark environment now felt like a golden bottle being cracked open or the slow rise of a morning sun. Surprised looks spread across everyones faces. In mid-air, a golden five-clawed dragon swam around, emitting continuous dragon roars. After a long time, the golden dragon rushed toward Song Jian. Its body twisted in mid-air, forming a human-head-sized golden seal, which then gently dropped toward Song Jian. As Song Jian reached out to catch the golden seal, it transformed into a golden light and merged into Song Jians forehead. In an instant, a new City Lord Interface with various options appeared on Song Jians game UI, of which the last three options were still greyed out, indicating they were not unlocked yet. With the help of the golden seal, Song Jian felt his consciousness covering the entire City of Hope. With a single thought, he could know everything happening within the territory of the City of Hope Alliance. Wang Qi, in the territory outside the western city wall, there is a damaged trap about 130 meters from the city gate. Send someone to repair it quickly! There are too many guild brothers defending the eastern city wall. Withdraw one-third of them to the western city wall! Construct two more Arrow Towers on both sides of the southern city gate. That place is a gap in the defense. If flying monsters appear, they could easily breach from there! The entire territory of the City of Hope Alliance appeared in Song Jians mind like a 3D map. Any detail, any deficiency, was clear in his mind. System: The City Lord seal has successfully formed. You have ten minutes to adapt. Ten minutes later, Task Four Monster City Attack will start. Please get ready! Song Jian has only ten minutes to get used to the functions of the City Lord seal. If he could control the City Lord seal within these ten minutes, the success rate of the defense could be enhanced by several percentage points. Activate resource data representation! Song Jian began to modify the data of the entire City of Hope Alliance using the City Lord seal. The resources piled up like a mountain in the warehouse disappeared instantaneously, transformed into streaks of light. However, no one noticed as all players belonging to the City of Hope Alliance were already on the city walls. View all buildings! A virtual representation of the City of Hope, with its various pre-constructed buildings, appeared in Song Jians mind. The city wall should be able to be upgraded to Level 9, becoming a steel fortress Song Jian wrinkled his eyebrows while looking at the building blueprints and properties in the city. What he had initially thought was a flawless defense structure now seemed full of holes. The city wall which could have been upgraded to Level 9 was merely at Level 7. Many of the Arrow Towers were not upgraded to their limit and could be further enhanced. Even some buildings, which were used for research and development and logistical support but didnt add to defense, were left unbuilt. These buildings, however, could have been essential for the citys development. Song Jian sighed slightly. Building these would require time and special conditions, two things that he was currently short of. With the monster attacks imminent, there wasnt much he could do except plug the obvious gaps and see what could be perfected. Eh, the City Mercenary System? I can hire neutral mercenaries to participate in the war and defend the city? Song Jians eyes lit up as he found an option that could immediately enhance the defensive strength. PS: Thanks to Tian Zeng Xin for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 739 - Chapter 739: Chapter 739: Mountain Giant Chapter 739: Chapter 739: Mountain Giant The urban mercenary system is a function of the City Lord seal. It allows city lord to hire mercenaries from other cities. Moreover, if the City of Hope is successfully established, a Mercenary Hall can be created. Song Jian will also be able to open his unique mercenaries through the Mercenary Hall, to be employed by other city lords. Its worth mentioning that this hiring system only exists between city lords, and other people cant see it. Only those who own a City Lord seal can use this function. Many city lords, who are not strong, like to hire powerful mercenaries, either to fight monsters and level up for themselves or to ensure their protection. The cost is just some insignificant Doomsday Coins. Song Jian clicked to hire city mercenaries, then swiftly started searching through the mercenary list. The mercenary list is detailed and spans more than a hundred pages. Depending on the star level, the hiring price varies. The highest is five stars, and the lowest only one star. The five-star mercenaries are the most expensive, requiring at least a million Doomsday Coins for one day. The one-star mercenaries are the cheapest, costing at least a few hundred or at most a few thousand Doomsday Coins per day. Furthermore, a mercenarys star level doesnt necessarily correspond to their strength. Five-star mercenaries have only completed many tasks, while one-star mercenaries have completed only a few tasks; thats all there is to it. Sometimes, spending as little as a one-star mercenarys fee can hire a mercenary with second-tier combat power. However, this kind of thing wholly depends on luck. Song Jian rapidly flipped through the list, hoping to pick the one with the best price-performance ratio. After a short time, he identified the mercenary he wanted to hire. Mountain Giants! One million Doomsday Coins each if they bring their own weapons, and only one-hundred thousand each if they dont! This is such a good deal! An excited expression appeared on Song Jians face. Mountain Giants are a unique race with the lineage of the earth element but do not belong to elemental beings. They prefer to use ancient trees aged over a hundred years as their weapons. The older the trees are, the stronger the Mountain Giants are. They are the only race that can derive power from their weapons. Mountain Giants with weapons, and those without, are entirely different in terms of power. After a while, Song Jian spent more than a million Doomsday Coins to hire a dozen Mountain Giants. Each of these giants was over ten meters tall, standing inside the city walls, and towered over the walls by a considerable margin. With one wave of their hand, they could sweep out all the players within tens of meters on the city wall. Mountain Giant leader Gu Bo reports to the great City Lord Song Jian! A burly Mountain Giant said in a deep voice to Song Jian. The giants voices sounded like thunder, buzzing in peoples ears. Gu Bo, I hired you to assist us in defending the city. In a while, a massive number of monsters will attack this newly built city. We need your strength! Song Jian shouted. Mountain Giants are never afraid of fighting. We will fight with you till the last moment! Gu Bo roared. These mercenaries were hired by Song Jian. As long as he didnt withdraw, they would keep fighting, even if it meant risking their lives. Yet if Song Jian couldnt withstand the attack and chose to escape, these mercenaries would also run away. This rule is clearly stated in the mercenaries manual. Song Jian nodded his head and started directing the Mountain Giants, arranging for them to be distributed around the four city walls. Honorable city lord, theres something I need to tell you! Gu Bo said: Mountain Giants have no ranged attack capabilities, and we can only fight at close range. Also, if you can provide us with ancient trees that are over a hundred years old, our combat power could at least double, and we can assist you in the fight better! Dont worry, I have already prepared weapons for you, and they will be delivered to you soon! Song Jian laughed. Soon enough, someone came carrying a bunch of Ancient Shadow Trees, each several dozens of meters long; Seeing these Ancient Shadow Trees, the Mountain Giants immediately became excited, showing a strong desire to test their power. The Mountain Giants can only use ancient trees as weapons during fights, and they can draw strength from these trees and level up. The higher the quality of an ancient tree and the longer its age, the stronger the power the giants can draw and the easier they can level up. Therefore, employers who can provide ancient trees as weapons will always be favoured by Mountain Giants. These are your weapons. Feel free to choose! Song Jian laughed. Gu Bo was the first to choose the bulkiest Ancient Shadow Tree, which he held high above his head. Roaring joyfully, he said, An Ancient Shadow Tree of over five hundred years old, I can feel the tremendous power. After this battle, I will definitely be able to level up again! Fight! The other Mountain Giants also picked up the Ancient Shadow Trees one after another, and roared loudly. Only through fighting can they draw power from the ancient trees faster. Therefore, the Mountain Giants, having obtained their weapons, crave the fight even more than the players of the City of Hope. After hiring these Mountain Giants, Song Jian spent all of the last financial reserves of the City of Hope Alliance. All the remaining options in the City Lord seal were about complete control of the entire city. Many more functions are yet to be developed. Song Jian can only take a cursory look at them now. Even the remaining three unsealed functions, he barely had time to check when thunderclaps suddenly echoed in the sky. The already dark clouds in the sky seemed to have been stirred up by a gigantic hand, violently rolling about. Streaks of lightning crisscrossed the sky, with thunder booming. It was as if giant dragons were roaring in anger. In the city wreckage outside of the City of Hope, a surge of monsters sprung up. Their eyes were blood red and full of rage as they gazed at the City of Hope. They wore expressions full of hatred, roaring and charging towards the city. The sheer amount and variety of the monsters were simply terrifying. Some of the players who had been lurking outside the City of Hope Alliances territory, hoping to take advantage of the situation, were all scared out of their wits. Despite knowing that these monsters wont attack them, most decided to temporarily flee from the place, including quite a few players from the Pantheon. This is This is horrifying! Craftsman Gods knees trembled as he watched a tens of meter-long python, the size of a tank, slide by just three meters away from him. He suddenly felt a chill running down his leg. A level 30 elite BOSS Lord-class! Look, there are so many Lord-class BOSSs. This is terrifying How can they defend against this? They are practically all BOSSs. This isnt a monster siege, its a BOSS siege! Chapter 740 - Chapter 740: Chapter 740: Monster Attack Chapter 740: Chapter 740: Monster Attack Standing on the city wall, looking at the swarming monsters, all the players showed a shocked expression on their faces. Why why are there so many BOSSes? Level 30, level 30 elite BOSSes, there are too many of them, can the city wall stop them? Look at the monsters in the back, they are at least three meters taller and can climb over the city wall with a wave of their hands. Lord level, they are all Lord level BOSSes, we are not their opponents at all! Are all the BOSSes in Doomsday City gathered here? The players of the City of Hope Alliance are not inexperienced in handling monster sieges. Everyone who has survived the game until now has successfully completed the beginners tasks and created their safe haven. They have experienced monster sieges, but the current situation is totally different from the previous attacks during safe haven creation. The besieging monsters of the safe haven are mostly ordinary monsters that are not higher than the players level. Occasionally there are some elite BOSSes. But now, the majority of the monsters are BOSS level, with very few ordinary ones. Song Jians face was serious and his mood extremely heavy. He knew that establishing a city was a highly challenging task. Many gathering areas have the qualifications to build a city, but few of them are successful. For example, the previously attempted Gathering Area 101 was destroyed more than three times when trying to build a city. Dont panic, activate all defensive buildings. Once the monsters are within range, start attacking freely! Song Jian shouted loudly, Long-range professions get ready, fire at will! Mountain Giants, you guys take the frontline and withstand the monsters first charge! Hearing Song Jians composed roar, the players hearts slightly eased. At this point everyone had to fight, there would be no one trying to escape. The long-range professions started to lock onto the monsters charging in front, waiting for them to enter their attack range before they began chanting and releasing long-range spells. The archers had already begun to shoot at a forty-five degree angle upwards. At this moment, precision was not required, they simply had to let the arrows fly. The leader of the Mountain Giants, Gu Bo, let out a roar. With one hand against the city wall, his enormous body leaped up, managing to jump over the wall and outside the city. He raised his Ancient Shadow Tree weapon high, then slammed it down hard into the swarming monsters. Boom~ With a roar resembling a landslide, dozens of monsters were crushed into meat paste under the Ancient Shadow Tree. Meanwhile, a grey whirlwind resembling a Sword Qi was created and struck out in a cone shape in front of the Mountain Giant, sending all the monsters within a few tens of meters flying backward. Knockback effect! Gu Bo was taken aback, seemingly not expecting these monsters could contain such a large amount of energy, and at the same time, a streak of unfamiliar energy entered his body from the Ancient Shadow Tree in his hand. This tiny flow of energy was very weak. If he had not been focusing most of his attention on the Ancient Shadow Tree in his hand, he might not have noticed it at all. Although he did not know what this tiny flow of energy was for, Gu Bo understood that it would undoubtedly play a crucial role in his advancement. Mountain Giants, fight! Gu Bo shouted excitedly. He felt that after this battle, he would be able to advance to the next stage. Gu Bos voice echoed over the City of Hope Alliance territory. All the Mountain Giants roared back in response. They sensed their leaders excitement and joy, and knew that he must have discovered something and was signaling them. Its no secret that Mountain Giants can absorb energy from ancient trees during battles. The older the tree, the more crazily they can fight. This is why many city lords choose to hire Mountain Giants during battles. However, making full use of a Mountain Giants potential would require the provision of ancient trees that are more than one hundred years old. Also, these trees must have been cut down within an hour. For city lords with limited resources, this could be a headache. They could only hire Mountain Giants with their own weapons, and such Mountain Giants could, at best, give satisfactory performance. It was a case of getting what one pays for. On the other hand, if a city lord hires a Mountain Giant without a weapon to save money and doesnt provide it with a weapon, the Mountain Giant would be nothing more than a sandbag in battles, making any city lord regret being stingy. Gu Bo swung his Ancient Shadow Tree wildly, sweeping through the enemy. Though only an elite BOSS of level 33, he was able to hold his grounds even against seven or eight BOSSes of the same level. Even Lord level BOSSes were knocked down by his Ancient Shadow Tree. The other Mountain Giants also jumped out from the city and ran rampant among the monsters. Their appearance was like a few reefs in the tide, no matter how strong the waves were, they would turn into foam when meeting these Mountain Giants. Their stunning performance left all players dumbstruck, even forgetting to attack and just watched them in astonishment. What are you doing, standing there? Hurry up and attack! Wipe out those monsters! a player shouted next to him. Only then did everyone come back to their senses and began to launch all their long-range skills at these BOSSes. Boom! From the direction of the city wall in the north, a ground-shaking noise suddenly was heard. Song Jian was startled. This was the sound of the Magic Crystal Railgun. How long has it been, and the Magic Crystal Railgun is already been fired? Song Jian frowned. The lack of Magic Crystals meant that the Magic Crystal Railgun could not be used normally and could only be utilized as a trump card in the most dangerous situations. But now, less than ten minutes into the monsters attack, the Magic Crystal Railgun in the north was activated. Could it be that something extremely powerful has appeared in the north? Thinking of this, Song Jian unfolded his wings and soared into the sky, flying towards the city wall in the north. What happened? Song Jian asked loudly when he arrived at the north city wall. Boss, a super BOSS has appeared. A burly man pointed outside the city wall and roared. His voice trembled slightly, and a trace of fear remained on his face. Song Jian looked up and saw that the direction facing the north city wall was where Doomsday City had not yet been captured. The monsters attacking from this direction were typically the greatest in number, which was why the first Magic Crystal Railgun was set up here. Song Jian saw that the monsters in front of him, both in terms of level and quality, were a bit higher than those on the other sides of the city wall. At this moment, a huge Armored Zombie was slowly getting up from the ground, with other monsters constantly falling off its body. When the Armored Zombie BOSS stood up completely, Song Jian saw that it was over ten meters tall. If it got close to the city wall, the city wall, which was only seven or eight meters high, would completely lose its defensive function. Peak of the first order combat power Song Jian squinted and looked closely. The BOSSs attributes made his heart sink. The monster attack had just started, and a BOSS at the peak of the first-order combat power had appeared. The difficulty of this city-building task was a bit too much. Chapter 741 - Chapter 741: Chapter 741: The Wall is Breached Chapter 741: Chapter 741: The Wall is Breached This massive mutant zombie, already missing half of its body and left with only one arm, had less than a third of its Vitality Points remaining. However, it was apparent that the person who fired the Magic Crystal Railgun aimed slightly off-target, otherwise, this peak first-level Combat Power BOSS wouldnt have been left injured, but would have been annihilated on the spot! Everyone, focus fire on that zombie! The commander of the northern city wall roared, marking the severely injured Armored Zombie. Even though it was severely injured, if this peak first-level Combat Power Armored Zombie got close to the city wall, it would inevitably cause devastating damage. If it breached, monsters from the north would swarm in. There were four Mountain Giants along the northern wall. Seeing the Armored Zombie approach, they gave each other a glance, let out a roar, and lunged at it. These Mountain Giants were barely at level thirty and hadnt reached first-level Combat Power. If the Armored Zombie wasnt severely injured, they wouldnt have dared to confront this BOSS head-on. Mountain Giants arent fast, but Song Jian was much quicker. Spreading his wings, he charged at the Armored Zombie like an arrow. Four long swords stabbed towards the Armored Zombie like shooting stars, continuously cutting across its body. Sparks flew everywhere as the Armored Zombie screamed in anger. However, the Armored Zombie was no match for Song Jian in its weakened state. The four swords released the Flash Thunder Strike skill simultaneously, with twelve bolts of lightning appearing out of thin air and hitting the Zombie with each slash. Song Jians damage had far exceeded the Armored Zombies limit. After a short dash of seven or eight meters, the remaining Vitality Points of the Armored Zombie came crashing down at a visible pace. Soon, the Armored Zombie collapsed to the ground like a small hill, crushing a large number of monsters underneath it. Coordinate with the Mountain Giants to attack, and any injured brothers should retreat to Manor Castle for recovery! Song Jian pocketed the items dropped by the Armored Zombie and ordered. Just as Song Jian was about to leave the northern city wall, he suddenly received a system notification. System: City of Hope Alliance has slain an Armored Zombie (Peak First-Level Combat Power); the duration of the monsters siege has been reduced by 10 minutes. All players in the City of Hope received this message, boosting morale considerably. Everyone knew that the monsters siege was not endless. Like the construction of the safe house, the siege has a time limit. If the monsters cant breach the citys core crystal within the specified time, the defenders win and the monsters will quickly retreat. Killing a peak first-level Combat Power BOSS shortens the siege time? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he turned his gaze towards the Magic Crystal Railgun. Currently, only the Magic Crystal Railgun had the power to instantly kill a peak first-level Combat Power BOSS. Unfortunately, only two had been constructed in the City of Hope. Song Jian quickly returned to the southern city wall. Due to its proximity to the Protection Black Mist, fewer monsters appeared here compared to the other sides. Most of them were from the western and eastern sides, who had squeezed their way around the city wall due to congestion. However, Song Jian had a bad feeling. The monsters in the Black Mist were no weaker than the current BOSS monsters. If they also joined the monster siege, it would greatly increase the difficulty. The battle proceeded swiftly. Despite the help of the Mountain Giants, there were simply too many BOSS monsters. Especially on the west wall, where no Magic Crystal Railgun was built, two BOSS monsters with peak first-level Combat Power had reached the city wall and caused significant damage. If it werent for Song Jians timely arrival and elimination of these two BOSS monsters, a hole wouldve been blasted in the western wall. At this point, the west wall was already on the brink of collapse, it was only a matter of time. More than an hour had passed. The City of Hope Alliance had killed a total of five peak first-level Combat Power BOSS monsters. The siege time set by the monsters was three hours. Meaning that if they could hold on for less than an hour, the monster siege would end! However, at this point in the battle, every member of the City of Hope Alliance felt a cloud of uncertainty hanging over their heads. Even the eastern and northern city walls, where Magic Crystal Railguns defended, were riddled with holes. The remaining durability of the city wall was only one third, with the northern wall slightly better off due to fewer monsters. Boom~ The western wall finally collapsed under the onslaught of the monsters, falling in a five or six-meter long section. Three Mountain Giants let out a roar, blocking the gap with their bodies, standing steadfast like rocks in the hole. However, a few Mountain Giants could not stop the defense of the western wall. In no time at all, the entire section of the city wall collapsed. Soon after, cracks appeared in the eastern and northern walls and smaller-sized BOSS monsters managed to penetrate into the Alliance territory through the gaps. Song Jians face was gravely gloomy as he roared, Abandon the city wall, retreat to Manor Castle! At this point, letting players stay on the city wall was tantamount to murder. Already, over a dozen players had been instantly killed by BOSS monsters without any chance of rescue. Song Jian didnt want to use the lives of the Alliance players to buy more mission time any longer. All Alliance players began to retreat towards Manor Castle, with the Mountain Giants covering the rear, swinging their Ancient Shadow Trees and slowing the monsters advance. Song Jians Manor Castle also had solid walls, but they were only a bit over three meters high, and any BOSS could easily climb over. Less than half an hour remained until the end of the monster siege, but Manor Castles defenses couldnt compare to the city walls. If there were just one or two monsters, it would have been okay. But Song Jian was facing hundreds, possibly thousands of BOSS monsters laying siege, and the castle walls would probably not hold for even a couple of minutes. The shadow of defeat began to loom over each member of the Alliance. Some had already started sneaking away, knowing that as long as they didnt run toward Manor Castle, the besieging monsters would not chase them. The only benefit of defending Manor Castle was that under the influence of the Healing Goddess Statue, everyones Vitality Points recovery rate had increased by 1000%. Unless instantly killed, it would be impossible for the monsters to kill them. Even the Vitality Points of the Mountain Giants surrounding the Manor were rapidly recovering. This made them roar in excitement as they swung their Ancient Shadow Trees even more wildly. Due to the existence of the Healing Goddess Statue, the battle once again reached a stalemate. Though the Vitality Point recovery rate was boosted, there was no similar boost for mana regeneration. Many magic-using occupations were already out of magic and unable to continue fighting. They retreated into the castle to recuperate naturally. This recovery speed was extremely slow, and by the time enough magic for one spell was restored, it would be immediately used from the window. Lair, control all the beetles, start attacking! Song Jian commanded silently. If they did not play the Hive card now, there might not be another opportunity to use it. PS: Thanks to Su Poman for the reward of 100 QiDian coins ~ Chapter 742 - Chapter 742: Chapter 742: Reinforcements of the Monster Chapter 742: Chapter 742: Reinforcements of the Monster Rustle, rustle, rustle, rustle~ Suddenly, mounds of soil rose from the ground and beetles began to burrow their way to the surface, charging madly at the monsters. Each beetle was fearless in the face of death. Some didnt even contribute anything to the attack, getting instantly squashed by the BOSSes, but as more and more beetles appeared, they finally started to injure the monsters. BOOM! A sewer cover suddenly flew into the sky, and an Abyssal Beetle the size of a small car, brandishing two large claws, burst forth from the sewer opening. Its body, like a bomb, blasted a pit over three meters in diameter at the mouth of the well. Behind it, tides of beetles swarmed out. Over these past few days, the hive had been producing beetles round the clock. The number of beetles had long exceeded one hundred thousand. Although most of them were ordinary beetles at level twenty-five, there were also more than a thousand elite beetles at level thirty. More importantly, these beetles were fearlessly marching into death. Even when they were crushed by the BOSSes, they would take a bite of the BOSSs leg just before dying, dealing a trivial amount of damage. It was exactly this tiny bit of damage that, when accumulated in large quantities, could pose a lethal threat to the BOSSes. BOOM! A sewer cover in another direction was lifted up, and two Abyssal Beetles crawled out from it, charging toward the BOSSes. These days, the hive had hatched another two Abyssal Beetles. It had deployed all the Beetles it had now. In the sewer, only a lone nest remained, which any ordinary person now could pose a lethal threat to. However, at this moment, everyones attention was focused on the Manor Castle, and nobody was paying attention to the nest in the sewer. The Abyssal Beetles possessed strong tanking properties, and under the effect of 1000% increased vitality regeneration speed, they were all like invulnerable roaches. A group of BOSSes surrounded it and constantly attacked it. In the end, these BOSSes often didnt die under the attack of the Abyssal Beetle; instead, they died under their own attacks. The passive skill of the Abyssal Beetle in group battles was simply divine. Many BOSSes were killed directly through damage reflection. Theres only twenty minutes left, everyone hang on! Song Jian yelled. At that moment, banging sounds were heard from the south side of the city wall. Cracks had started to form on the originally sturdy wall. The south side faced the Protection Black Mist, and no monster had ever rushed out of the black mist before. But now, as the monster siege was about to end, the south side finally showed movement. Large groups of stone people walked out from the Protection Black Mist, joining the attacking ranks. With no one defending the south side, the city wall held on for less than five minutes before a large hole was blown through. Countless stone people swarmed through the hole and charged towards the Manor Castle. Is this Is this the monsters reinforcements? a player yelled, his face full of shock. At that moment, Song Jian was dumbstruck, staring at the system notification. System: The Defense Stone Spirits from the Protection Black Mist have joined the attack. If the defense is successful, the area of the Protection Black Mist near the south city gate will integrate into the citys defense system, and the city lord can set the conditions for entering and exiting the Protection Black Mist! What? I can control the passage through the Protection Black Mist? Song Jians face was full of shock. Everyone knows that the biggest limitation to the development of Doomsday City is the Protection Black Mist surrounding the city. Without reaching the second and even the third tier of Combat Power, entering the black mist is almost impossible. Even though the City of Hope Alliance has established Transmission Arrays to other cities, greatly weakening the restrictions of the Protection Black Mist, the limitations of using the Transmission Array are also quite numerous. The most significant impact is that trade caravans cannot travel between various cities via the Transmission Arrays! If they cannot cross the Protection Black Mist, Song Jian cannot set up his own caravan, and caravans from other cities cannot enter. All goods can only be transported through the Transmission Array in small quantities, which is too costly. If it werent for the city construction task, Song Jian would not have allowed so many people to use the Transmission Array to purchase materials. The cost of transporting the needed materials for the collection task through the Transmission Array is several times the value of the materials themselves! If he can freely cross the Protection Black Mist, Song Jian can form his own caravan. The honey wine of the barracks small town is an item he has been longing for. Phew, lets complete the task first. If we cant resist these monsters, everything else is irrelevant! Song Jian took a deep breath and thought to himself. Just then, a tremor came from the Pet Space. Upon checking, both the little stone man and the Black Dragon had awakened at the same time, completing their rank upgrades. The little stone man had fully grown from a child to the height of an adult, from being just over a meter tall to nearly two meters. Its body, made up of pieces of hard granite, now showed an outline of muscles. If not for its distinctive simplistic features of a stone man on its head and face, it would look no different from a fully-grown man. Summoning the little stone man, it immediately rushed towards Song Jian, making gulu, gulu sounds from its mouth. Song Jian quickly stopped it. When it was smaller, it wasnt a big deal, but now with a stone man who was nearly two meters tall rushing towards him, it felt terrifying to even think about it. Since you keep making gulu, gulu sounds, lets just call you Gulu! Song Jian patted Gulu on the shoulder and said. Gulu, gulu~ The upgraded stone man Gulu was now a level thirty-five elite BOSS with tier one Combat Power. Sensing that Song Jian was in the middle of a battle, Gulu waved his right hand, throwing a stone the size of a millstone into the monster crowd. Song Jians eyes lit up. It seemed that Gulus stone throwing skill had also upgraded. It used to take at least three seconds to form a stone, but now, the throwing had become an instant skill, and the stone thrown was much larger than before. BOOM! The stone smashed into the crowd of monsters. It was like a bomb, causing a violent explosion, and the monsters within a radius of two to three meters were all blown away. The power is much greater than before, and it has changed from a single-target attack to a group attack! Song Jian exclaimed joyfully. Perhaps sensing that Song Jians mood had become more cheerful because of the stone man Gulu, the Black Dragon became restless and eager in the Pet Space. It had just ranked up and was itching for a fight, continuously sending Song Jian its desire to come out and battle. With a thought, Song Jian brought out the massive Black Dragon, over ten meters in length, hovering over Manor Castle, instantly shrouding the entire castle under a shadow. ROAR~ An earth-shaking dragon roar echoed. The monsters surrounding the Manor Castle, whether they were BOSSes or regular monsters, all trembled and stopped their attacks, looking up in fear at the Black Dragon. PS: Thanks to Su Poman for gifting 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 743 - Chapter 743: Chapter 743: The Last Ten Minutes Chapter 743: Chapter 743: The Last Ten Minutes At this moment, the Black Dragon had already advanced to a level 35 Lord tier BOSS. It originally possessed Tier 1 combat power, and after promotion, it easily reached the peak strength of Tier 1; Moreover, since the giant dragons were at the top of the biological pyramid, even if they were at the same peak strength of Tier 1, the Black Dragon could easily defeat its opponents; Normally, the Black Dragons Dragon Might could directly cause weaker creatures to flee in all directions. At least ninety percent of the monsters besieging Manor Castle would give up their attack. However, due to the system quest, the monsters, after a brief pause in their attack, returned to their violent and crazy state despite their previous terror. Under system interference, Dragon Might lost its original effect. The monsters, as insignificant as ants in the dragons eyes, dared to ignore the dignity of the Dragon Clan. This caused the Black Dragon to be furious. It roared loudly and spewed scorching dragon breath towards the ground; With the help of the Black Dragon, the defending players took a sigh of relief. Regardless, having a giant dragon as an ally overhead was something that put many players at ease; Although the battle continued, the monsters were madly assaulting Manor Castles walls. Large groups of Stone Spirit Guardians threw stone blocks at the players on the walls. Although the healing Goddess Statues recovery buff blocked any damage, the knockback and knockdown effects of the skills were unavoidable; The most important thing was that the walls of Manor Castle had limited space, and it was impossible to accommodate nearly a thousand players simultaneously. This effectively wasted a portion of the players combat power. With the walls durability visibly deteriorating, every second felt like an agony for the City of Hope Alliance players; Bloodlust Alex, the Ancient Shadow Tree, went mad and completely covered a section of the wall with its branches, using its own vitality to replace the defense of the wall. At the same time, countless tree roots wrapped around the attacking monsters like pythons, continuously absorbing their blood; However, there were simply too many monsters. Although Alexs vitality was restored by the Goddess Statues healing, the tree roots could not regenerate immediately after being severed; In just a few minutes, Alexs tree roots were all cut off, exposing Manor Castles walls to the monsters once again. Boom, boom, boom~ The monsters violently rammed the wall with their bodies. Even if they crushed themselves into a bloody pulp, they showed no signs of retreating. This chilling sight was observed by all. Spider-web-like cracks appeared on the surface of Manor Castles walls, and in less than a minute, the wall began to crumble under the monsters onslaught; Rumble~ A section of the wall less than two meters long collapsed, signaling more collapses in the surrounding area. As the walls were breached, desperation filled many players eyes. Even though there were still ten minutes left for the monster siege, they had lost all means of defense and were left with only a solitary castle; Thousands of monsters were in front of them, and more BOSSes were continually joining the influx. Some players had already begun to use escape skills, fleeing towards the distance; Song Jian gritted his teeth and directly controlled the Healing Goddess Statue to cast its unique skill, Light Screen Sky Splendor. Instantly, a transparent light screen radiated from the statue, enveloping the entire Manor Castle; Thirty seconds of invincibility eased many peoples minds. Song Jian directed the players to get off the crumbling walls and enter the castle. The castle was the last line of defense. The citys core crystal, also the battle alliances core crystal, was placed inside the castle. This place was meant to be the future City Lord Mansion. If it were breached, this city-building quest would fail; With only a dozen minutes left, Song Jian glanced at the status of the players. Many casters had exhausted their mana, and everyones faces showed fatigue. Over two hours of continuous high-intensity battle had pushed many to the limit. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then controlled the Healing Goddess Statue to cast Divine Healing once more, restoring everyones condition to its peak. Hang on for less than ten minutes, everyone! Song Jian encouraged them; It was not uncommon for great efforts to fall just short. The castles defense was similar to the walls, and once the monsters rushed in, they might not even withstand thirty seconds; The Bloodlust Ancient Shadow Tree had almost lost all its branches and roots. Now it could only contribute by using its massive body to block the castle door with the last of its strength! Song Jian also summoned all the blood creatures from the Blood Pool to join the fight. Although these blood creatures were weak in the eyes of the monster hordes, at this critical moment, even the slightest bit of combat power could tip the scale; All the Mountain Giants had fallen in battle; however, like earth elemental creatures, they wouldnt die if their core remained intact. If given some time, they would regain their bodies, and since they had absorbed Ancient Shadow Trees powers, their new bodies would be even stronger. Their leader, Gu Bo, might even advance to a more powerful existence. Chief, we might not be able to hold on for ten more minutes! Wang Qi whispered beside Song Jian. The number of BOSSes blocked by the transparent light screen outside had already exceeded five hundred and more monsters were continuously converging in their direction with no end in sight; Once the invincibility time ended, the castles defense wouldnt last even a minute; Right now, there were less than three hundred players in the castle. Under fifty of them had died, and the remaining players had either fled after the walls destruction or lost hope and ran away when the walls collapsed; Big brother Song Jian, lets escape! Li Keer suddenly suggested. Seeing Keers concerned eyes, Song Jian knew she wasnt frightened but worried about him. Among the people here, Song Jian probably felt the most reluctant to give up. After all, he was the chief of the battle alliance, and the future City Lord of City of Hope! If the city construction failed, all his previous investment would be wasted, resulting in huge losses; The thirty seconds of invincibility ended, and the castles light screen appeared with 5,000 defense points. With the monsters attacks, this defense couldnt even last ten seconds; At the last moment, Song Jian opened the alliance interface. He promoted over three hundred players present to core members, then said, This is the final moment. Once the monsters break through the castles defense, everyone, save yourselves! We can build the city again, but we cant die again! Just then, Li Keer suddenly shouted, Big brother Song Jian, theres a Tier 1 peak strength BOSS at the forge! Chapter 744 - Chapter 744: Chapter 744: Sword Demon Zombie Chapter 744: Chapter 744: Sword Demon Zombie All players of the City of Hope Alliance had retreated within the castle, their faces filled with despair. The 5,000-point defense of Light Screen Sky Splendor was unable to hold off against the assault of hundreds of monsters even for ten seconds. The defense of the castle they were in was far more fragile and could barely last for twenty seconds before the monsters could level the entire castle. In other words, they now had half a minute left. If nothing changed in half a minute, the several hundred people present would be completely devoured by the monsters. At this moment, Li Keer suddenly shouted, Theres a BOSS with peak tier-one combat power at the blacksmiths shop! Everyone froze before revealing expressions of surprise, their eyes turned to Song Jian. The territory of the Alliance, which had almost turned into a vast empty field, was wildly attacked by the monsters once they breached the walls. The blacksmiths shop Li Keer was referring to was obtained by Song Jian from a dwarf. Initially, it was protected by the system and couldnt be damaged. However, after the monsters besieged the city, its properties changed, and it had durability like any other building, meaning it could be damaged and destroyed. The blacksmiths shop had turned into a complete wasteland, the territory of the City of Hope Alliance becoming a playground for monsters. The Manor Castle was heavily besieged by monsters. Light Screen Sky Splendor already had a defensive rating. A defense of 5,000 points couldnt last long, but this was Song Jians last chance. Ten seconds to kill a BOSS with peak tier-one combat power. If he could use the Magic Crystal Railgun, this would be an easy task. However, Song Jian could only rely on his own strength. He had ten seconds to break through the monsters thorough encirclement and kill the BOSS with peak tier-one combat power. Black Dragon! Song Jian roared loudly. The Black Dragon was battling numerous flying BOSSes outside the Light Screen, preventing them from approaching the Manor Castle. Due to system interference, the dragons Dragon Might had no effect on these monsters, so it had to fight with its own strength. However, the Black Dragon, as a member of the Dragon Clan, stood at the pinnacle of the food chain. Whether in terms of physical strength or skills and spells, it possessed the ability to easily overcome other tier-one BOSSes. Even when surrounded by dozens of BOSSes, it didnt show any signs of weakness. Hearing Song Jians shout, the Black Dragon gave a long roar, spread its wings, and spun fiercely. Its blade-like wings instantly sliced the BOSSes attacking it into a bloody mess. The Black Dragon broke through the monsters encirclement and charged towards the Manor Castle where Song Jian was. Light Screen Sky Splendor could block the monsters but wouldnt obstruct Song Jians battle pets. Seeing the Black Dragon soar in, Song Jian leaped onto its back and instructed it to charge towards the blacksmiths shop. Song Jian landing on the dragons back made the Black Dragon slightly uncomfortable, but it only let out a low growl without any other protest and turned to dash toward the blacksmiths shop within the territory. As soon as they left the Light Screen, the Black Dragon was instantly attacked by numerous flying monsters. If it were Song Jian flying out alone, he probably wouldnt be able to break through the encirclement of these monsters. Seeing the monsters rushing towards it, the Black Dragons golden eyes instantly flashed a hint of bloodthirstiness. It wanted to tear apart all monsters that dared to offend the majesty of the Dragon Clan, but under Song Jians control, it could only let out an angry roar and continue flying towards the blacksmiths shop. It rammed through one Doomsday Vulture, and then, hot Dragons Breath spewed out. Dozens of monsters were set ablaze by Dragon Flame, uttering shrill screams, like fireballs, they fell towards the ground. The Black Dragon watched the monsters falling to the ground with satisfaction and spread its wings, darting towards the blacksmiths shop within the territory. The territory was already occupied by monsters. Those on the periphery, unable to approach the Light Screen Sky Splendor due to the crowd, vented their fury on the buildings within the territory. All the buildings were turned into ruins and vast fields were completely destroyed. Song Jians face was full of rage. Even if he completed the mission, just repairing these damaged buildings would require at least millions of Doomsday Coins! However, now was not the time to think about these things. First, the mission had to be completed! The ferocity of the Black Dragon momentarily shocked the monsters in the sky. Song Jian took advantage of the opportunity to direct the Black Dragon to fly down to the blacksmiths shop. After a brief shock, the monsters eyes turned red again as they rushed towards the direction where the Black Dragon was. Song Jian already saw a humanoid monster on the ground, more than two meters tall, covered in dark purple scales, and wielding a long sword. It was standing on the rubble of the blacksmiths shop, issuing a roaring challenge to the dense crowd of monsters obstructing its path to the Manor Castle. Sword Demon Zombie (Elite), Level 34, Peak Tier-One Combat Power, Vitality: 7400/7400 Thats it! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he directed the Black Dragon to fly towards this BOSS. After a brief pause in mid-air, a vortex fireball shot towards the BOSS. The Sword Demon Zombie seemed to sense something. It looked up at the Black Dragon, and upon seeing the Vortex Fireball, it gripped its sword with both hands, slashing fiercely at the void. A more than three-feet-long, dark purple sword qi, slashed towards the sky, colliding fiercely with the Vortex Fireball. Bang!. A loud noise echoed, followed by a strong rumbling in midair. Heatwaves spread from the sky, and the sword qi easily dispersed the Vortex Fireball. Song Jian leaped off the Black Dragons back, holding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The other three long swords rotated around his body as he pounced towards the Sword Demon Zombie. The surrounding monsters surged towards Song Jian. The Black Dragon let out a roar and launched itself at the surrounding monsters, stopping them all behind Song Jian and creating an environment for him to have a one-on-one duel with the Sword Demon Zombie. Ten Thousand Facet Sword Technique! A chill emanated from Song Jians sword, and the area within tens of meters around him became a snowy land. Large snowflakes fell from the sky, and within a few seconds, the ground was covered in a thick layer of snow. The snowflake sword qi, along with the swinging of the long sword, flew towards the Sword Demon Zombie like flying daggers. The Sword Demon Zombie revealed a cruel smile on its face. It let out a low growl from its throat, Sword Demon! The giant sword in its hand swung rapidly, spinning countless dark purple sword qi around its body, shredding all the approaching snowflakes. Song Jians heart sank. The BOSS in front of him was formidable. If it were normal times, Song Jian would love to spar with such a sword master. But now was not the time to spar. He had to kill it in a short period of time to earn the systems reduction of siege time by ten minutes in order to complete the mission. However, the opponent was highly skilled in swordsmanship. It seemed impossible to kill the Sword Demon Zombie BOSS in a short period of time. What should he do? PS: Thank you to Bread84 for the gift of 100 Qidian Coins~ Chapter 745 - Chapter 745: Chapter 745: True Name Chapter 745: Chapter 745: True Name I am Song Jian, the leader of the City of Hope Alliance. Who are you! Song Jian pointed his sword at the Sword Demon Zombie, asking sternly. The corners of the Sword Demon Zombies mouth cracked into a smile. In his gaze towards Song Jian, a hint of disdain flashed across. I am Sword Demon, demon for the sword, I want to kill all those who wield a sword in this world! The hoarse voice of the Sword Demon echoed in Song Jians ear. Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly: Sword Demon? Is this fucking a human name? But there was no choice, now he could only give it a try. Song Jian squinted, directly using the Immortal Sword Body. Four long swords hovered up and down, the first two moves of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique were successively displayed, rushing towards the Sword Demon; The combat power of the Sword Demon was impressive. Song Jian, who had performed the Immortal Sword Body, was evenly matched with his opponent. To Song Jian, this was simply unbelievable. After all, Song Jian had passed the double S test. His first-tier combat power was a class above everyone elses; Even without using the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jian had the power at the peak of the first-tier. With the Immortal Sword Body, he should be able to completely overwhelm any creature with first-tier combat power; But now, he was evenly matched with the Sword Demon Zombie. It wasnt easy to defeat the opponent, let alone kill it in ten seconds. Dammit, am I going to fail this city building mission? Anxiety appeared on Song Jians face, his gaze towards the Sword Demon was filled with angry killing intent; Youre desperately trying to kill me? The Sword Demon looked at Song Jian, his lips trembling slightly, his voice hoarse. The vocal chords of regular zombies had rotted away, making it impossible for them to speak. At most, they could only produce some unintelligible roars. But this Sword Demon Zombie in front of him not only regained consciousness, it seemed that all functions of its body were also slowly recovering; You destroyed my territory, of course I want you dead! Song Jian roared, his long sword radiating a dazzling golden light. Light Strike! With a low roar, the golden Sword Qi instantly blossomed. A sword blade three to four meters long composed of golden Sword Qi fiercely slashed towards the Sword Demon. The other three long swords beside Song Jian also simultaneously released golden Sword Qi. Four Light Strikes one after other fiercely slashed towards the Sword Demon Zombie; God Destroying Slash! The Sword Demon hadnt the time to think. These four Light Strikes could severely injure him. Holy power was the bane of zombies. With a bit of bad luck, a critical hit could take it out instantly! After releasing the four Light Strikes, a hint of fatigue showed up in Song Jians eyes. The Light Strike wasnt engraved on the four long swords, so he could only control the four long swords to release Light Strike by using the Immortal Sword Body. However, this operation consumed a significant amount of his energy, causing his Invisible Sword Qi to plummet to its lowest level, then began to rise slowly! The Sword Demon slashed out a three to four-meter long purple-black Sword Qi. With each slash, a chilling scream of agony echoed in the air, as if the void itself would shatter from such a blow. Where it passed, a black trace like a crack was left in the air, lingering for a long time without healing; Light Strike and God Destroying Slash clashed violently with each other, creating an explosion like the sound of thunder. The surrounding monsters within a radius of several tens of meters were all cut into fist-sized pieces by the sword Aura that filled the air; Ah~ A beast-like scream echoed. Three gashes deep enough to see bone appeared on the Sword Demon Zombies body. Purple-black blood gushed out of the wounds without stopping. Its scale-like skin was like thin paper, easily penetrated by the Aura of the Light Strike. Song Jians figure turned into a cloud of dark fog and rushed over. With a thought, four long swords slashed simultaneously. A fierce wind blew, covering a several dozen meters radius area. All the monsters within this area started losing blood continually. The violent wind, mixed with countless Sword Qi, was directed at the Sword Demon Zombie; Clang, clang, clang~ Sparks continually flew from the scales of the Sword Demon Zombie. The Sword Qi left white marks on its body; However, as the fierce wind swept through, its scales began to crack one after another, then started shattering piece by piece; Flash Thunder Strike! Again, four long swords simultaneously launched Flash Thunder Strikes. The weapons in Song Jians hands were excessively powerful. Even when fighting alone, it felt like he was using a multitude to bully the few; At this moment, with every move Song Jian executed, it equaled the simultaneous attack from four skilled warriors, causing even the Sword Demon Zombie to be forced to retreat relentlessly from his onslaught! Clang~ A crisp sound of shattering resonated from afar, sounding like a tolling bell in Song Jians ears. This abruptly disrupted his assault and his face paled significantly. The Light Screen Sky Splendor had been shattered! Although he had already anticipated this, when it really happened, Song Jian still felt a sudden twinge of anxiety. Without the protection of the Light Screen Sky Splendor, only the weak defense of the Manor Castle remained. Regardless of the adventurers 1000% increase in recovery speed, they had no confidence of defending the castle against the sieges of numerous bosses. Bang! The Sword Demon was blasted away by a dozen bolts of lightning, smoking as he crashed brutally into a pile of rubble. Observing a piece of flesh dangling from his sword, Song Jian clenched his teeth, grasping it and began to chant the Abyssal Spell; With the true name of the Sword Demon as a guide, and the flesh and blood of the Sword Demon as the proof, Shackles Mark, activate! Boom~ A ball of black flame rose from Song Jians hand. The flesh in his hand instantly charred and he spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, a damage indication of 1,000 points floating above his head. Damn it, Sword Demon isnt its real name! Song Jian had a sinking feeling, wiped the blood lingering on his lips, and roared furiously, charging towards the Sword Demon. The Sword Demon, leaning on his double-handed sword, rose slowly from the rubble. Just now, it had a very mysterious sensation, as if something was trying to imprison its soul, but ultimately proved unsuccessful. Seeing the enraged Song Jian charging at him, a smirk appeared at the corner of the Sword Demon Zombies mouth: You, are so furious! Sweeping Sword Style! Broken Wing Dance! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Equipped with four long swords, Song Jian executed four sword techniques simultaneously in an unending assault on the Sword Demon, as if he were four master swordsmen simultaneously attacking it. The Sword Demon roared violently, a grey aura surrounding its body as it swung its double-handed sword to engage Song Jian in battle! Time passed by second by second. The Sword Demons vitality points were slowly decreasing, but at this rate, Manor Castle wouldnt last the duration of Song Jian slaying the Sword Demon Zombie; In the end, Song Jian completely abandoned his defense. He traded strikes with the Sword Demon Zombie, taking one of Sword Demons strikes equated to four of Jians. In no time, Song Jian was covered in blood; Die, Die, Die! Song Jian roared wildly. Focusing his mind, Sword Qi Stones continually flew out from his inventory, assembling in the air to form a Sword Formation. In just a moment, the few dozen meters surrounding the Sword Demon Zombie were shrouded by countless strands of Sword Qi. Nearby monsters didnt dare to approach. Once they entered this area, they were instantly minced by the Sword Qi. This time, Song Jian held nothing back. He was determined to kill the Sword Demon Zombie in the remaining ten-odd seconds. At this point, the Sword Demon Zombie seemed to have sensed something. It gave up on counterattacking Song Jian directly, and instead began to defend with its sword. Chapter 746 - Chapter 746: Chapter 746: The Sin of Non-War Chapter 746: Chapter 746: The Sin of Non-War Your city is about to fall! The Sword Demon Zombie suddenly gave a grin, ignoring the flaw that Song Jian had purposely exposed. If the surrounding area wasnt completely surrounded by monsters and the Sword Demon Zombie couldnt fly, it probably would have turned tail and run away by now, and would never have squared off against Song Jian! It realized by now that as long as it lived, it could cause the maximum damage to Song Jian! I will not be killed by you! Iron Wall Sword Skill! A mocking grin surfaced in the eyes of the Sword Demon Zombie as it unleashed a defensive sword skill. Immediately, the damage inflicted by Song Jian was reduced several times. This sword skill had seemingly similar effects to the Tai Chi Sword Skill, both aiming to decrease damage taken. A hint of despair crossed Song Jians face. At this moment he wished he had a kamikaze skill that he could use to take this boss down along with him! Song Jian had already started hearing the sounds of the castle falling apart. If the castle were to be breached and the citys core crystal shattered, the remaining monsters would enter a massacre mode, killing every living thing in the territory. By then, the number of players that could escape would only be in the single digits! Just as everyone was about to lose hope, a teleportation portal suddenly appeared not far from Song Jian. A man clad in golden armor and wielding a sword and shield, almost resembling an oversized infantry soldier, emerged from the portal; Master, I am late! Yar took a quick look around only to see ruins everywhere. Seeing Song Jian, he immediately shouted; You are Yar? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. He hadnt expected that Yar, the Dawn Warrior who had been taken away by the Cecilia Priest at the last moment, would suddenly appear. He had not completed the mission given to him by Cecilia to seize the Book of the Abyss. The Book of the Abyss, originally a quest item, had now become a special golden object that had recognized Song Jian as its master, permitting him to wield the power of the Abyss. He didnt want to give the Book of the Abyss to Cecilia, so for a long time, he had not contacted her, let alone asked her about his follower, Yar. Although he could always check Yars status in his follower interface, which did not show any change, Song Jian had no knowledge of what Yar had gone through after leaving; Now seeing the radiant Yar suddenly appear, Song Jian was extremely surprised! Yar, you actually have tier-one combat power? Song Jian astonishingly discovered that the instant Yar appeared, all of his attributes in Song Jians follower interface had undergone a drastic change; Yar, who had originally been around level twenty, had directly escalated to level thirty-five. All his attributes had increased significantly, and his profession had changed from Dawn Warrior to the special profession of Dawn Holy Knight! Yar, help me kill this boss, now! Song Jian hollered, pointing at the Sword Demon Zombie; Now was not the time for catching up! Since Yars strength had greatly improved, there were high chances that they could take down the Sword Demon Zombie Boss if they teamed up. As long as they killed it before the castle was completely destroyed, there would still be time! Yes, master! Yar shouted loudly, charging at the Sword Demon Zombie with his sword; The taste of light, how disgusting! The Sword Demon Zombie sneered in disgust at the sight of the approaching Yar. It swung its right hand, unleashing a purple-black Sword Qi in Yars direction; Radiant Battle Armor! Yar bellowed, his speed unaffected but a set of armor composed of golden light materialized on his body; Song Jian leapt forward, waving his right hand and four long swords flew towards the Sword Demon Zombie like shooting stars; Bang! The dark purple Sword Qi slashed onto Aya, however, it couldnt shatter the radiant battle armor he wore, not even able to slow down his speed. At this moment, the face of the Sword Demon Zombie drastically changed. Sword Shadow Clone! The Sword Demon roared, immediately creating a clone from Sword Qi which looked exactly like itself, with no discernable differences; The two Sword Demon Zombies charged towards Song Jian and Aya; Only after engaging in combat with the Sword Demon Zombie did Song Jian realize that the one he was dealing with wasnt the real Sword Demon Zombie, but a Clone! Damn, am I being underestimated here? Song Jian coldly snorted, directly executing the Broken Wing Dance; Four long swords, one after another, performed the Broken Wing Dance, rendering the Sword Shadow Clone in front of them floating in mid-air. Its important to note that while in a floating state, its completely defenseless. All damage inflicted is full damage, no defense is calculated. Countless Sword Qi continuously slashed onto the clone floating in mid-air, within just three seconds, Song Jian blew up the clone! The Sword Demon Zombie took a glance back at Song Jian, it didnt expect that the Sword Shadow Clone wouldnt even last three seconds. You should know, its Sword Shadow Clone Skill was leveled up to the maximum, inheriting 60% of its attributes, and it could use all sword skills, albeit with slightly reduced power; Such a powerful clone was blown up by Song Jian, it couldnt even buy a few seconds, this caught the Sword Demon Zombie by surprise; But compared to Song Jian, Aya, the Dawn Holy Knight in front of it, was more difficult to deal with. Everyone knows, Divine Power is extremely effective against Zombie-type monsters, these reanimated creatures are filled with a strong Death Force. This power, in front of Divine Power, is like snow under the sun, it immediately crumbles at a touch. This is why the Sword Demon Zombie found Aya more challenging than Song Jian. Demon Slayer Slash! Divine Punishment! All of Ayas skills were aimed at the Forces of Death. The skills released by the Sword Demon Zombie, the dark purple Sword Qi would immediately crumble just like snow under the sun when it comes into contact with Ayas Golden Sword Qi. Each of Ayas moves would inflict wounds on the Sword Demon Zombie that could not be healed or replenished. Every two to three damages would result in a critical hit. The Sword Demon Zombie in front of Aya didnt seem like a boss with peak tier-one combat power, which left Song Jian stunned; You should know, Song Jian with the activation of the Immortal Sword Body could only fight on par with the Sword Demon Zombie. Without the weapon set, Song Jian couldnt possibly suppress the Sword Demon Zombie! The sight before him seemed as if he were in a dream. Just as Song Jian prepared to step forward and aid Aya, he suddenly realized that Ayas attacks were continuously flowing. If he intervened, it would likely disrupt Ayas attack rhythm; Realizing this, Song Jian directly took control of the flanks, the four long swords continuously unleashed the Heavy Snowfall and Light Strike; Heavy Snowfall could lower the Sword Demon Zombies defense and slow down its speed, while Light Strike was filled with Divine Power, exerting a great suppressing effect on the Sword Demon Zombie; The Sword Demon Zombie had a strong attack but comparatively, its vitality points were not high. From the previous battle with Song Jian, it was already reduced to half health, now facing the suppressive presence of the Dawn Holy Knight Aya, it couldnt even fight back; After losing its last bit of vitality points, the Sword Demon Zombie glared at Aya, from its mouth oozing with dark purple blood, it uttered hoarsely: Your sin is not fighting! Chapter 747 - Chapter 747: Chapter 747: Unsealing Chapter 747: Chapter 747: Unsealing The Sword Demon Zombie swayed on the verge of collapse but still steadfastly refused to fall over. A crime fought not in battle! it managed to choke out in a hoarse voice, looking at Ash. Ash remained silent. If he had not advanced to the rank of the Dawn Holy Knight and restrained the Sword Demon Zombie at every turn, if a human possessed the strength of the Sword Demon Zombie, perhaps he would have been like Song Jian, struggling in a hard-fought battle. Just as the Sword Demon Zombie fell, a heavenly system prompt sounded in the ears of Song Jian and all the players of the City of Hope Alliance who were fighting to death in the castle. System: The City of Hope Alliance hunted the Sword Demon Zombie (First-order Combat Power Peak). The monster siege time was shortened by 10 minutes. System: The monster siege time of the City of Hope has arrived. The monster siege now is over! System: Congratulations to the City of Hope Alliance, the city has been successfully constructed! System: Congratulations, you have completed the special task I am the City Lord. The City Lords seal has been unsealed by 110%! The first few system prompts sounded in the ears of all the City of Hope Alliance players, while the last system prompt was heard only by Song Jian. Weve succeeded, weve really succeeded! Wang Qi, with a bloodstained face and a look of disbelief, looked around at his companions, muttering to himself and seemingly asking his companions to affirm the unbelievable deed. Weve done it, weve done it, ha ha ha! I told you, we were surely going to succeed, long live the leader! Thats amazing, the leader actually killed that boss, we won! All the Alliance players cheered wildly. The monsters, nearly within reach, were all but invisible in their eyes. All the monsters also stopped attacking at the same time, motionless like statues, even though these players had been fighting them for a long time, and the distance between them was less than a foot. It was as if a mysterious power controlled all the monsters. Moments later, the red light gradually disappeared from the monsters eyes, like awakening from a deep dream. Fear instantly took hold of all the monsters. With a harsh roar, all the monsters within the territory of the City of Hope Alliance, regardless of their strength, turned tail and ran as if they were being pursued by predators. Weve won! Song Jian felt a rush of joy and the threat of tears. He never wanted to experience this feeling of survival after a catastrophe again! Ash, we owe this victory to you! Song Jian looked at Ash with gratitude. He had merely schemed him into becoming his Follower, but at the crucial moments he had saved him and the entire Alliance! It was my duty, Master! Ash knelt on one knee on the ground, paid homage to Song Jian, slowly rose, and said, Im afraid this is my last time helping you, Master. From now on, I will be a Holy Knight of the Goddess of Dawn and no longer your Follower. Song Jians face changed. He found the connection between him and Ash slowly weakening until it finally disappeared. In the Followers interface, Ashs attribute interface also disappeared. From then on, Ash was no longer his Follower. Ash, you are Im sorry, a knight of the Goddess can only serve one master! Ash said with a blank face, without any reluctance, turned towards the teleportation light door and walked away. Watching Ashs figure disappear into the teleportation light door, Song Jian immediately felt a sense of loss. If it wasnt to sever their relationship, Ash probably wouldnt have appeared at this critical moment. Exchanging the construction of City of Hope for a Follower, Song Jian didnt know whether it was a gain or a loss! Forget it, if his heart is no longer here, theres no point in insisting! Song Jian shook his head, sighed, and walked towards the body of the Sword Demon Zombie. During a monster siege, if a monster is killed by an installation, such as a Magic Crystal Railgun, there wouldnt be any loot drops. But if a player kills a monster, there will be spoils of war! Now, three items had dropped from the body of the Sword Demon Zombie. A Skill Book, an Enhancement Stone, and a piece of equipment. Honestly, the items dropped by the Sword Demon Zombie were not bad, but Song Jian still felt a twinge of regret after picking up and checking them. The Skill Book dropped was Sword Shadow Clone. This wasnt the best skill of the Sword Demon Zombie. From the battle process with the Sword Demon Zombie, its best skill should be similar to Immortal Sword Bodys skill Sword Demon. It could temporarily enhance the users state massively, just like the Immortal Sword Body. Boosting ones own attributes was just the basics. The most formidable should be the enhancement of other areas of attributes. However, without obtaining this Skill Book, Song Jian was unable to know the specific content of Sword Demon. Skill Book C Sword Shadow Clone (Gold): You can learn the Sword Shadow Clone skill after use. Requirements: Mastery of Sword Qi Profession. Sword Shadow Clone: Active skill, Level 1, uses 50% of the users Sword Qi to create a clone. The clone inherits 30% of the attributes of the original and all skills of the original with a skill level of 1. It inherits all the basic offensive and defensive attributes of the equipment and weapons of the original while all special effects and skills of the equipment cannot be used! Using Sword Qi, it creates a castrated indigent version of oneself, which looks exactly the same on the outside C even the most formidable scanning magic cant distinguish, but once you start to fight, you can immediately identify which one is the clone and which one is the original. Song Jian clapped his hands and learned this skill. He stored more than a dozen skill points. Any skill can be directly upgraded as long as it is proficient. In addition to this Skill Book, the boss also dropped a Enhancement Stone. This Enhancement Stone enhances equipment above +6, and has no quality restrictions. As long as it is an item above +6, it can be used for enhancements. Song Jian had not enhanced any of his equipment, after all, golden Enhancement Stones are rather rare. This Enhancement Stone can only be stored for the time being. The last piece of equipment was a belt. This belt was just a level 30 silver-grade equipment. Song Jian casually glanced at it and directly threw it into the Alliance warehouse. Finally, Song Jian brought out the City Lords seal. With the mission completed, the City Lords seal was fully unsealed, and most importantly, the unsealing degree reached 110%. Ordinary citys City Lords seals could never reach such a high level of unsealing! The three previously unsealed features were Fast Construction, Quick Repair, and Territory Teleportation! Unsealing 98% gives only one Fast Construction, while unsealing 110% give out two additional skills, Quick Recovery and Territory Teleportation. Fast Construction shortens the construction time of a building, up to 50% of the construction time. Quick Recovery can instantly repair the city buildings after being destroyed, but the materials and costs of recovery are three times that of normal recovery. As for Territory Teleportation, just like before, as long as he is in the city being constructed, Song Jian can teleport to any location, and the cooldown time is very short. This makes it very difficult to assassinate him within the city. PS: Thanks to Su Po Man for the tip of 100 Star Coins~ Chapter 748 - Chapter 748: Chapter 748 Task Chapter 748: Chapter 748 Task Quick recovery and territorial teleportation, the two abilities that can only be obtained once the City Lords seal has been unlocked to 110%. Generally speaking, if one could unlock the seal to 98% to gain rapid construction, it would already be pretty amazing. Many city lords dont have the last three abilities. After the monsters siege ended, the players inside the castle burst out, their cheers resonating loudly. At the final hour, almost everyone had lost hope, and many even gave up. But unexpectedly, they succeeded at the last moment, a feat so incredible it felt like a dream. Standing amidst the ruins, watching as the monsters retreated, many players are reduced to tears of joy. We did it, we really did it, hahaha! We won, we won! In Doomsday City, this was the first guild to successfully build a city. Previously, many had doubted them, even members of the City of Hope Alliance who didnt think the city-building mission would succeed. Out of the original alliance of over a thousand players, less than three hundred remained! Song Jian took a deep breath as the glow of the healing goddess statue enveloped everyone, continually refreshing their Vitality Points. It was at this moment he noticed a large number of players advancing rapidly towards the City of Hopes territory. With a hint of coldness in his eyes, Song Jian pulled out the City Lords seal. As he manipulated it, a virtual map of the City of Hopes territory appeared. The map, almost 90% ruins, seemed translucent. Quick repair! Song Jian, controlling the City Lord seal, pointed at the city walls and city gates. Splash! The digitized resources started to disappear like flowing water, and all the city walls were instantly rebuilt. Arrow Towers, Catapults, City Defence Crossbows, Caltrops Song Jian quickly repaired all the citys defenses with resources disappearing like running water. Usually, repairing these structures would cost only a third of their original building cost, but now it was almost like rebuilding them from scratch. Looking at the two Magic Crystal Railguns, Song Jian shook his head. Even ordinary repair methods wouldnt be enough given the lack of resources. The two Magic Crystal Railguns had killed at least three peak level bosses. They were the heroes of this monster siege! Even without the Magic Crystal Railguns, Song Jian was confident he could fend off any guild challenges with the city walls, defences, and the remaining City of Hope players; all had regained their peak condition, including their vitality, spirit points, and mana. Seeing the citys wall reappear, all the guilds who had hoped to take advantage of the situation showed disappointment. They stopped in their tracks, sighed, and slowly disappeared from Song Jians sight. In the end, only the few hundred players from the Pantheon were left, looking up at Song Jian on the city walls with dissatisfaction. Hmph, if I knew it would be only them, I should have let them enter the territory and then rebuild the walls, trapping them inside, Song Jian thought, looking at the Pantheon players. But he quickly dismissed the idea. After all, it wasnt just the players from Pantheon who had hoped to benefit from the situation C over sixty percent of the guilds in Doomsday City had similar ideas. Some were just quicker, while others still hesitated. Just those who had shown up outnumbered his team by over a thousand. Song Jian didnt want the City of Hope, which had just lost more than thirty players, to suffer another loss. Damn, they actually succeeded! Zeus gritted his teeth, his fists clenched, and his body trembling slightly. Never had he thought that city-building could be so easy. A horde of bosses had nearly reduced the Hope Citys territory to void. Yet, the city had still been successfully built. The reality felt surreal to Zeus. Guild Leader, lets retreat. Theres no profit to be made here anymore, the Wisdom God sighed and said softly. The Pantheon had planned for this for a long time. They had hoped to attack the City of Hope alongside the monsters. But upon seeing the bosses that appeared, most of which were elite or even lord level bosses, everyone pulled back. After all, what if those bosses turned against them? Without the protection of city walls, their defeat would be inevitable! In the end, as the monster horde grew, no one proposed to jointly attack anymore. Everyone believed it was impossible for the City of Hope to hold back such a large number of attacking bosses. Guild leader, we won! Weve done it! Wang Qi, leading all the players, charged towards Song Jian. It looked like they were planning to lift Song Jian into the air and toss him upwards twice in celebration. Song Jian managed a small smile and flew into mid-air with his steel wings. Wang Qi, take care of the compensations for our deceased brothers. You must do it properly! Song Jian commanded. Hearing that the first thing Song Jian did after completing the mission was to ensure the proper compensation of their lost companions, everyones excitement diminished a bit, replaced by a sombre mood. More than thirty brothers had lost their lives, all directly one-shotted by bosses. Over half of them were killed inside the castle C their vitality, despite the 1000% increase in recovery speed, couldnt catch up with the boss lethal attacks. Also, everyone here is now a core member of the City of Hopes future. Well elevate welfare benefits according to contributions. All the brothers standing here will be granted the title of knight! Song Jian declared. After becoming a city lord, Song Jians overall power greatly increased and his previous title of Viscount in the City of Sin was automatically revoked. Every city lord automatically gets the Duke title, and no city lord can grant a title to another city lord. Regardless of the size of their city, all city lords hold equal standing. Following the successful city foundation, it was time to celebrate. Buildings in the city were repaired one after another, returning the city to its former glory. Recruitment of NPCs was also stepped up. As for players, Song Jian believed that the current 300 were more than enough. After the celebration, everything returned to normal, and once again, Song Jian found himself idle. On that day, an unexpected visitor caught him by surprise. Priest Cecilia, why why are you here? Song Jian asked with a somewhat guilty smile. It was Priestess Cecilia who had taken away his follower Yarra, but when he saw Cecilia again, Song Jian couldnt help but feel guilty. Song Jian, how did you do with the task I gave you? asked Cecilia, her face full of smiles. Chapter 749 - Chapter 749: Chapter 749: Devil Flame Chapter 749: Chapter 749: Devil Flame Several months ago, Priestess Cecilia assigned the task of destroying the Book of Abyss to Song Jian. However, during the task, the Book of Abyss, which should have been an ordinary quest item without any attribute, unexpectedly transformed into a gold quality piece of equipment. This invoked a sense of greed in Song Jian, leading him to claim it as his own! Although the Book of Abyss is only a gold quality item, its effect is no less than epic, even legendary level equipment; Having the Book of Abyss is nearly the equivalent of an additional profession. As long as Song Jian is willing to expend combat experience, he can fully activate all of the skills on the Book of Abyss and become a true Abyssal Mage! However, no matter what, this item should have been returned to Priestess Cecilia. Song Jian hadnt returned it, and now, seeing Cecilia again, undoubtedly he feels a bit guilty. For thistask, haha, task, this task Song Jian stammered with an awkward smile trying to come up with an excuse! Was the task too hard to complete? Cecilia asked with a smile. No, no, its been completed, haha, its been fulfilled! Song Jian quickly waved his hand. In the task list, the step of getting the Book of Abyss was already marked as complete, leaving only the work of returning it to Priestess Cecilia; Song Jian knows this, and undoubtedly, Cecilia, the task issuer, is even more aware! There was an accident with the task item! Song Jian shook his head, looking into Cecilias eyes and failed to come up with any excuse to deceive her; Accident? What kind of accident? Cecilia raised an eyebrow and asked. Song Jian directly summoned the Book of Abyss from his body and handed it over to Cecilia; At this point, the Book of Abyss had entirely bound his being, meaning even if he gave it to Cecilia, she wouldnt able to use it; System: You handed over the Book of Abyss to Cecilia, the task was completed, and you received fifty-three thousand Experience Points; System: Your intimacy with Cecila has increased to reverence! Its nature has changed! Cecilia caressed the cover of the Book of Abyss with a serious expression. Yes, I dont know how it happened. It transformed suddenly, at that time Song Jian described the situation at the time. Its Abyssal Demon Flame, I cant believe you possess the advanced Abyssal Demon Flame Cecilia stared at Song Jian and said: No human has ever been able to control the Abyssal Demon Flame and still maintain their sanity! Gods chosen, indeed, are people who are blessed by the gods So . Song Jian motioned towards the Book of Abyss in Cecilias hand. Since it had become a piece of equipment and had already bound itself to him, naturally, it should belong to him. Haha, congratulations, you are quite lucky to have obtained such a treasure! Cecilia smiled and handed the Book of Abyss back to Song Jian. Thank you! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. This has been weighing on his mind for so long and causing him much distress. Now, he can finally relax. In fact, this Book of Abyss is the ultimate treasure of the Abyss realm. It should have originally been a legendary quality equipment. No, it should not be called legendary quality. It should be called a Demi-God Artifact! Cecilia said. What, a Demi-God Artifact? Song Jian was stunned. How is this possible? Even if it has a complete professional skill tree, theres still a significant gap between it and a Demi-God Artifact! Yes, this was originally a legendary quality item. Its previous master wanted to advance it to an artifact, but ultimately failed. However, it broke through the quality limit and became an item between the peak of legend and the artifact. Such an item, we usually call it a Demi-God Artifact! explained Cecilia. But now its only a gold quality item Song Jian didnt understand. Thats because, it has not been fully unsealed. Would you like to restore it to its former state, a Demi-God Artifact? Cecilia smiled. Song Jian knew, Cecilia wouldnt just casually share this information with him without expecting something in return. Behind this was certainly some task he would need to accomplish. This was like bait on a trap. If he wanted to take the bait, he must prepare himself for the trap! Okay, I will do it, tell me how to restore it to a Demi-God Artifact! Song Jian resigned. A Demi-God Artifact, such a temptation is impossible for Song Jian to resist! Haha, its not an easy task to restore it to its original quality. Cecilia laughed, like a fox that had stolen a chicken! Im listening Song Jian shrugged. All you need to do is gather seven Abyssal Demon Flames, then fuse them together with it. It will then be unsealed back in its original form! Cecilia said. Seven Abyssal Demon Flames? Song Jian shook his head: That sounds like something thats not easy to accomplish! Correct, in Abyssal Hell, there are eight Abyssal Demon Kings, each of them controlling a different Abyssal Demon Flame. Only by collecting all these Demon Flames, can a clear passage to the outer world be created Abyssal Hell loves to explore other planes of existence, conquer them, and merge them with Abyssal Hell. Now, our world has been discovered by Abyssal Hell, and Abyssal Hell is trying in various ways to permeate our world Some are worried about the invasion of Abyssal Hell, but others want to explore and tap into Abyssal Hells resources Cecilia said with a serious face: When you stare into the abyss, the abyss also stares back at you! When you try to harvest the resources in Abyssal Hell, Abyssal Hell is preparing to swallow you whole! Hundreds of years ago, an Abyss Demon King from Abyssal Hell found a space-time rift and entered our world. But unexpectedly, he fell in this world. The Abyssal Demon Flame he wielded remained here! Speaking of which, Cecilia turned her gaze onto Song Jian; Song Jian was stunned for a moment, then pointed at himself! Correct, the Flame you previously acquired was that Demon Flame! Cecilia nodded: Without that Flame, Abyssal Hell would not be able to construct a large-scale invasion pathway. It can only rely on the some abyss rifts and infiltrate this world. If you want a complete Book of Abyss, youll need to acquire the Demon Flanes from the other seven Abyssal Demon Kings! Haha, actually, the gold quality Book of Abyss is quite good, and I dont really use it on a daily basis. This task, you should probably assign it to someone else, Im afraid I wouldnt be able to complete it. Song Jian laughed, took the Book of the Abyss back into his body, turned around, and prepared to leave; What a joke! The seven rulers of the Abyssal Hell, their powers probably have long exceeded level three combat power. To ask him, who just barely reached level one combat power, to obtain the Abyssal Demon Flames from these kings, isnt that like asking him to commit suicide? Chapter 750 - Chapter 750: Chapter 750: Legacy Chapter 750: Chapter 750: Legacy Upon hearing Cecilia Priest mention about seizing seven abyssal demon flames from the seven Abyssal Demon Kings of Hell, Song Jian immediately smirked and refused without hesitation. After the game updated the Abyss Demon expansion pack, a lot of information about Abyssal Hell was revealed. Moreover, it includes a profession transfer to abyssal professions that would directly teleport one to Abyssal Hell, essentially changing the map. To return to the main plane of the game, one must either accept relevant quests or await the true opening of the Abyss Passage; As for Abyssal Hell, its introduction in the expansion pack only mentioned the existence of seven Abyssal Demon King monarchs therein, unlike Cecilias claim of there being eight demon kings; However, according to Cecilia, the eighth demon king had fallen a long time ago. Perhaps, thats why the expansion pack only described the remaining seven Abyssal Demon Kings! Each of these seven kings is at least a third tier in power. To challenge third-tier power, one needs to reach level 100 after passing first-tier power at level 30 and second-tier power at level 60! These seven Abyssal Demon Kings have existed for at least thousands or even tens of thousands of years. With Song Jians current strength, trying to snatch the abyssal demon flame from them, was undoubtedly like throwing an egg against a rockonly resulting in certain death! As for the Book of the Abyss upgrading to a Demi-God Artifact, Song Jian thought it was not worth risking his life for such an item; Do you think I would give you a deadly mission? Cecilia Priest laughed; Of course not, but Song Jian shrugged, ready to refuse again when Cecilia interrupted him. The seven demon kings disappeared a hundred years ago! Cecilia declared; Disappeared? Song Jian was taken aback, as this was not mentioned in the expansion packs introduction; Yes, the seven demon kings of Abyssal Hell vanished from it a hundred years ago. Cecilia explained: Some people said they found a better world and left together, while others say they fell from internal strife over a treasure There are many legends and nobody knows the real one! Cecilia looked at Song Jian and revealed: But the fact is C no demons appeared in Abyssal Hell for a hundred years! What if they had just gone on vacation and would return in a few days? Song Jian shrugged. Even drinking water can be deadly! Cecilia laughed; Song Jian hesitated and said after a while: But aside from the demon kings, there must be formidable creatures in Abyssal Hell, like those second-tier powerhouses Indeed, there are powerful creatures in Abyssal Hell Cecilia looked at Song Jian: Not only are they strong, but there are also many of them. But do you think you are the strongest in this world? But Song Jian hesitated; The inheritance of the Sword Immortal had once appeared in Abyssal Hell! Cecilia blurted out. What? The inheritance of the Sword Immortal? Song Jian was taken aback. The Sword Immortal had always been the profession he admired most. Despite slim chances, he continued to strive towards this goal; Among the top ten unique professions, each is hard to achieve. Upon hearing that the Inheritance of the Swordsman Immortal Profession had appeared in Abyssal Hell, Song Jian made up his mind to venture there; Upon coming to this decision, Song Jian took out a black token from his backpack; A qualification token? You managed to get such a treasure? Seeing the token in his hand, Cecilia exclaimed in surprise: Such tokens are extremely rare in this world and only appear at specific times! Whats the purpose of this token? Song Jian asked. By using the qualification token, you would be eligible to enter the Inheritance Tower and face its trials. If you were to pass all of those, the token would grant you the qualifications for one of the ten unique professions. By choosing Sword Immortal, after passing the Trials of the Inheritance Tower, you would be a short step away from becoming a Sword Immortal! Cecilia explained. What? It only grants the qualification to become a Sword Immortal, whats a preparatory Sword Immortal? Song Jian asked with surprise. Did you think it was that easy to get the qualifications for one of the ten unique professions? Cecilia said with a cold hum: There hasnt been a unique profession in thousands of years, all of the deeds attributed to these professions in game legends were actually accomplished by their preparatory professions. Moreover, the preparatory professions are only half a step away from the ten unique professions. If you take the step, you would become a being that could match a deity! Seems like its not so easy to take that half-step Song Jian said with a bitter smile; Half a step is a huge difference. If you can step over, you can. If not, even half a step is as insurmountable as an abyss. Cecilia said, Those are beings comparable to deities. Do you think the gods would want them to appear? Song Jian was stumped. Suddenly, he seemed to recall something and quickly asked: What did you mean by the inheritance of the Sword Immortal being in Abyssal Hell? It could be so! Cecilia corrected: The last real Sword Immortal is said to have perished in Abyssal Hell Song Jian: If even the Sword Immortal perished in Abyssal Hell, dont you dare to say that its not a suicide mission! Song Jian yelled with anger. That happened thousands of years ago, I dont know the specifics. I only learned this news from the books of the temple Cecilia shook her head and said, Without the seven demon kings, the power of Abyssal Hell has greatly diminished. Many of the realms it had invaded have now shaken free of its control. Even though it would be dangerous for you to enter, it is not a do or die situation! So youre saying that the fallen Sword Immortal might have left his inheritance in Abyssal Hell? Song Jian questioned. Maybe he did Cecilia stared into Song Jians eyes: This was mentioned in the most important books of the Church of the Goddess of Dawn. Do you think the books would mention something irrelevant? Moreover, if you were a Sword Immortal, what would you want to do most before your death? Have a drink? Song Jian shrugged. Very funny! Cecilia huffed: Alright, I will ask you for the last time, will you accept this mission to upgrade the Book of the Abyss to a Demi-God Artifact? Chapter 751 - Chapter 751: Chapter 751: Leaving Chapter 751: Chapter 751: Leaving Youre going to Abyssal Hell? Are you crazy? Wang Qi couldnt help but yell in surprise when he heard Song Jian wanted to go to Abyssal Hell. Now, Song Jian was the lord of the City of Hope, holding the City Lords seal, and it wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that a single persons safety was related to the safety of an entire city. What kind of place was Abyssal Hell? Although many people had already learned about the existence of Abyssal Hell after the release of the Abyssal Demon Shadow DLC through forums or other means, ordinary people were absolutely unwilling to set foot in such a terrifying place. Many players who had changed their careers to Abyssal professions were also regretful. Although the environment of the Doomsday World was harsh and hardly saw the sun for a day, compared to the environment of Abyssal Hell, it was simply like paradise; Yes, Im planning to make a trip to the Abyssal Hell! Song Jian confirmed. How long will it take and when can you come back? Wang Qi asked. Since becoming the city lord, many matters had to be approved by the city lord. Even the expansion and upgrade of city walls required the city lords personal operation, and it was no longer as easy as before; just having materials and construction workers could easily build them. If Song Jian were to leave for several months like he did during the first phase of the combat assessment, Wang Qi was worried that if something happened to the City of Hope, they would not be able to control the situation without the city lord. At the earliest, seven days, and at the latest, one month! Song Jian said. The task Cecilia had given him did not have a time limit. However, it was better to upgrade the Book of the Abyss to the Demi-God Artifact as soon as possible. Only when the Book of the Abyss is upgraded to the Demi-God Artifact would the power of the Abyssal Hell be further weakened. At present, the entire game plane has been eroded too severely by the Abyssal power. To eliminate this erosion, it is necessary to continuously weaken the Abyssal power; That long? Wang Qi furrowed his eyebrows. We are now back on track and have taken a big step ahead of other alliances. We can continue with the territorial expansion and city construction. Sooner or later, the entire Doomsday City will be ours! Song Jian laughed. Alright, I guess we have no choice, Wang Qi reluctantly said; Oh, yes, help me get a few items for expanding larger inventory slots, the larger the space, the better. The unique resources in the Abyssal Hell are extremely abundant, and we cant rely solely on the Valley of the Undead! Song Jian said. If it were only one alliance, the resources of the Valley of the Undead would be more than enough. However, if they wanted to invest in a city or even include the entire Doomsday City into the City of Hope, the amount of materials needed would be astronomical, and relying solely on the Valley of the Undead would not be enough; In addition, has the trade group been established yet? Lets try going to the garrison town first. The honey wine there is a specialty, and we can transport more of it! Song Jian said. Now that the Protection Black Mist has expanded into an area more than ten meters wide and belongs to the territory of the City of Hope, as long as one is a member of the City of Hope Alliance, they can enter and exit freely. To take advantage of this superiority, they must establish their own trade group. Its easy to establish a trade group, but its not that easy to assemble a trade team. Give me three more days, and Ill assemble a small trade team of twenty to thirty people first, and then explore the route, Wang Qi reluctantly said; Running a business in the game is not an easy task, as there are many more monsters in the wild, and a safe trade route must be found; Alright, just get me some items to expand my inventory slots first! Song Jian said. Song Jian had previously obtained some items to expand his inventory slots. Now, his inventory was already considered quite large with thirty-six slots, and each slot was gold, which meant that Song Jian could take thirty-six items from the game world to the real world at once. In the eyes of ordinary people, this was simply an incredible thing, as others could only take one item at most; Just a single healing potion brought to the real world would be snapped up like crazy, and those treasures that could enhance ones physical attributes would be priceless if brought to the real world; However, now Song Jian was no longer satisfied with being a game transporter; he now had higher aspirations; Obtaining Abyssal Demon Flame was not something that could be done overnight. Song Jian only planned to enter Abyssal Hell this time to explore the route and familiarize himself with the terrain, and then take the opportunity to obtain Abyssal Demon Flame. As for the Sword Immortal inheritance, it could only depend on luck as there was no clue at all; Soon, Wang Qi brought four large forty-slot backpacks to Song Jian. These backpacks could be embedded into the inventory slots to expand the inventory slots but could only be used in-game and could not bring items back to the real world; After using these backpacks, Song Jian purchased a large number of supplies: advanced Vitality recovery potions, honey wine, Sword Qi Stones, high-explosive hand grenades, self-destructing robots, and the previously used explosive fire bombs. These items were stackable, filling three backpacks with over a hundred inventory slots! After explaining everything about the City of Hope, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle. He took out the Book of the Abyss and flipped the page to the Abyssal Gate chapter. When he first obtained the third-order Abyssal Demon Flame, Song Jian could already open the Abyssal Gate and enter Abyssal Hell. However, his strength was still weak at the time, and entering Abyssal Hell would be suicidal. Now Song Jian finally had some self-protection abilities. As long as he was careful, there should be no problem surviving in Abyssal Hell; Chanting the Abyssal Spell, black flames rose from Song Jians body, and a black light appeared in front of him. With the continuous chanting of the spell, the light grew larger and eventually turned into a disc. The Abyssal Demon Flame on Song Jians body began to surge towards the black disc, forming a black ellipse-shaped portal in a short amount of time. On both sides of this elliptical portal, two bone dragons intertwined to form a unique door frame, and a mirror-like curtain of light in the center. Faint heartrending wails came from the light, while a seductive scent lingered inside. Ordinary people would probably not dare to approach the portal, as once they got close, they would inevitably be drawn toward it; Huh, the cooldown time is actually twenty-four hours! Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss, the Abyssal Gate icon had turned gray and entered the cooldown time. The next opening must be twenty-four hours later, which means that once Song Jian enters the Abyssal Hell, he will have to stay inside for a full twenty-four hours before he can leave; This black portal constantly emitted Abyssal aura, like tentacles, constantly exploring the surrounding environment. Song Jian stepped towards the portal, his figure disappeared within the castle, and the portal vanished as well. Chapter 752 - Chapter 752: Chapter 752: Skills Chapter 752: Chapter 752: Skills Master Kutiya, all the materials are here. When can these two Magic Crystal Railguns be repaired? Wang Qi directed a group of people, constantly transporting precious materials. The two Magic Crystal Railguns were also damaged during the monsters siege, but repairing them was not as complicated as their initial creation, which required a large amount of precious materials; the repair process was relatively simpler. It will take at most half a day to repair these two Magic Crystal Railguns! Kutiya carefully examined the materials sent by Wang Qi, saying. The power of the Magic Crystal Railguns had withstood the test of war. If not for these two railguns, the city-building mission might have failed this time. Master, the City Lord said he wants to build a few more Magic Crystal Railguns! Wang Qi said. If there were more Magic Crystal Railguns, even without Song Jian, Wang Qi would be confident in defending the entire city; Railguns are easy to construct; as long as there are enough materials, it doesnt matter how many you want to build. However, there are two issues! Kutiya held up two fingers and said: First, the railguns have tremendous recoil, and there must be more than 20 meters between them. The foundation must be made of the hardest materials. In that case, the entire city wall needs to be redesigned and rebuilt! Second, even if there are more Magic Crystal Railguns, without magic crystal ammunition, they would be just decorations. Before finding a Magic Crystal Mine, I suggest not building so many, instead, using the resources to build smaller projectile launchers and Goblin fire cannons which can also pose a threat to creatures with peak strength in the first-order! Wang Qi knew that as for the Magic Crystal Railguns, Master Kutiya was the more professional person, and professional matters should be handled by professionals. However, before Song Jian left, he specifically instructed them to build more Magic Crystal Railguns. If he returns from the Abyssal Hell and sees that I havent followed his instructions, then Wang Qi frowned, hesitated for a long time, gritted his teeth and said: We must build them all into Magic Crystal Railguns! If we need to redesign and rebuild the city walls, then well do it. Others will solve the problem of magic crystal ammunition! Kutiya nodded, said nothing more, turned around and directed the other architects to speed up the repair process, while she began to redesign and rebuild the entire City of Hopes walls; As a master builder, she just needed to offer her professional advice; whether it was accepted or not was up to the owners. She just needed to do her job well! After a brief period of weightlessness, Song Jian came to a completely new area. There was no sunlight here, only darkness. The only light came from the faint red glow that seeped through the cracks in the ground. The entire land seemed to float on lava, with deep gorges everywhere. Some were only a few meters wide, while others seemed to have no end in sight; These gorges emitted red light, heat, and rumbling sounds. Song Jian felt as if he was standing on the brink of an erupting volcano. Song Jian wandered aimlessly through the wasteland. The surrounding temperature was at least 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. Ordinary humans wouldnt be able to survive here. Even for players, they would need at least 10 points of fire resistance to survive in this place. However, players who have changed their profession to Abyss-related ones would naturally gain at least a dozen or more fire-resistant points, so their survival here would certainly not be a problem. After walking for half an hour, Song Jian finally saw some monsters ahead. They looked like demon wolves, with dense dark red fur covering their bodies. Their claws occasionally emitted a ball of flame, making them look extremely fierce. Song Jian approached these monsters and checked their attributes. Abyssal Demon Wolf, Level 38, Vitality Points: 12000/12000 Though merely ordinary Abyssal creatures, their Vitality Points were higher than some Level 30 elite bosses. Their appearance suggested that not only did they have considerable attack power, but also likely inflicted fire damage. Looking ahead, there were many such creatures wandering around in the wasteland, some even lying directly in front of the dark red ground fissures, swallowing the magma that welled up from below. Song Jian took out the Book of the Abyss and clicked on the second layer of the skill tree several times. In an instant, his Experience Points, which had previously risen to 36, fell to the bottom, becoming 36 1%; Song Jian had now activated all the skills on the second layer of the Book of the Abyss; There were four skills on the second layer, namely Shackles Mark, Mental Breakdown, Abyssal Corrosion, and Evil Seed; Shackles Mark had great power, capable of instantly killing any monster. However, the conditions required for its release were quite strict. Not only did the targets flesh and blood need to be known, but also the targets real name. Otherwise, releasing this skill would only result in Song Jian receiving backlash damage; As for the other three, Song Jian used his combat experience to activate them all at once; Once the skills in the Book of Abyss were activated, they automatically reached the highest level, which was very convenient. With these three powerful skills, Song Jian could easily disguise himself as an Abyssal Warlock; Mental Breakdown (Active): MAX, Instant, Skill Effect: When used on a target, causes the target to lose their rationality and become enraged, attacking any creature nearby. The higher the targets Willpower, the greater the chance of resisting this skill. This effect lasts for up to 30 seconds. After the effect ends, the targets aggression will be firmly locked onto the user. Spirit Points Consumption: 45; Abyssal Corrosion (Active): MAX, 3-second cast time, Skill Effect: After casting on a target, immediately deals 490-600 damage, and continues to deal 300 damage over the next 10 seconds, while reducing the targets armor value by 30% for 30 seconds. Spirit Points Consumption: 50; Evil Seed (Active): MAX, Instant, Skill Effect: Plants an Evil Seed inside a target, continuously reducing their resistance. After 15 seconds, their resistance is reduced by 50%, and the Evil Seed erupts inside the target, causing 500 damage. The targets next received damage is guaranteed to be a critical hit. Spirit Points Consumption: 30; Song Jian raised his right hand and directly cast Mental Breakdown on one of the Abyssal Demon Wolves in the monster group. Soon, the huge wolfs body was covered with a faint dark red light, its eyes became blurred, and the wolf became angrier and more ferocious, roaring in its mouth; Without warning, it pounced on the nearest Abyssal Demon Wolf, fighting fiercely as if they were mortal enemies, attacking each other with their fire-covered claws; After ten seconds, the mind-broken Abyssal Demon Wolfs eyes suddenly regained clarity. Ignoring the attack from the other wolf next to it, it turned its head and rushed toward Song Jian; Chapter 753 - Chapter 753: Chapter 753: Player Chapter 753: Chapter 753: Player Seeing the attacking Abyssal Demon Wolves, Song Jian first cast the Evil Seed skill, then began to apply Abyssal Corrosion on them; A fluctuating green seed phantom appeared on top of the Abyssal Demon Wolf, followed by a rising damage number and a weakening armor condition appeared in its status bar; Before it could even reach Song Jian, it was hit by three Abyssal Corrosions. The already half-health Abyssal Demon Wolf saw its Vitality Points plummet to less than one-third of its total; Just as it leaped towards Song Jian, the green phantom image of the Evil Seed had already ballooned from the size of a fingernail to that of a fist. After a muffled thump sound, the airborne Abyssal Demon Wolf froze mid-air and its attack wavered. It fell from the sky like a stone and crashed on the ground in front of Song Jian. Song Jian swung his long sword, stabbing it at the head of the Abyssal Demon Wolf. It was just an ordinary thrust, yet it cranked out direct critical damage of over two thousand points. The Abyssal Demon Wolf let out a mournful howl. Its Vitality Points hit rock bottom, turning it into a corpse. Another Demon Wolf, which had been biting at its heels, looked puzzled when its prey vanished. After standing still for a moment, it turned and ran back towards where it came from; Looking down at his sword, Song Jian shook his head slightly. None of the equipment he had on increased magic damage, and the activated skills from the Book of the Abyss were too few. As an Abyssal Warlock, relying solely on these skills to combat monsters was far from enough. The Book of the Abyss had four skills on the third level, but each skill required nearly a million battle experience points to activate C something Song Jian hadnt been able accomplish yet; With this in mind, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon and Gulu the Stone Golem. The two battle pets, both possessing stage one Combat Power, were able to grind monsters in this area without any pressure. Song Jians attack pattern also changed. He first used the skills from the Book of the Abyss to attack the Abyssal Demon Wolves from afar. When they rushed towards him, he would then use his long sword to claim their lives. With the assistance of the Black Dragon and the Stone Golem, it wasnt long before the Abyssal Demon Wolves collapsed under Song Jians feet; Abandoned buildings and streets were everywhere in Doomsday City. Even if there were numerous monsters, he couldnt grind them as swiftly as he could in the wilds. Song Jian positioned the Stone Golem and Black Dragon at the front, continually invoking skills from the Book of the Abyss, inflicting swathes of damage with the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. The monsters from the Abyssal Hell granted high experience points. Song Jian incessantly lured monsters one wave after another. With the aid of the Stone Golem and Black Dragon, Song Jian hadnt lost any Vitality Points, but hundreds, if not thousands, of Abyssal Demon Wolves were slaughtered along the way, leaving a trail of their carcasses. The system notification sound rang out. Song Jian glanced at his level and found that he had unknowingly risen to level 37. Initially, activating three skills from the Book of the Abyss had depleted his battle experience. Unexpectedly, his level had increased again in less than half a day. Level progression here was both swift and enjoyable! Having upgraded the Sword Silk skill to level seven, the Sword Finger skill to level four, the Broken Wing Dance to level five, and the Light Strike to level two, Song Jian still had almost ten skill points remaining; Looking at the rankings for the Glory Level within the Doomsday City area, he remained in first place. The second place was held by Zeus from the Pantheon, whose level hadnt budged from thirty-one in quite some time. It seemed the previous blow had been too big. From the looks of it, he had lost his motivation to level up; The remaining top twenty were all at level thirty. It appeared that there were quite a number of players who loved to rush their levels. In just a few days, so many level thirty players had emerged. The Abyssal Hell was like a leveling sanctuary. Song Jian was somewhat reluctant to leave. However, his primary objective now was to find a larger city. Whether it was for gathering information or completing tasks, it would be much more convenient; He hadnt forgotten why he came to Abyssal Hell. Whether it was for the seven Abyssal Demon Flames or for the Swordsman Immortal profession, he didnt want to miss out on any; While Song Jian was continuously grinding monsters, he suddenly saw points of light in the distant wilderness. At the same time, he could faintly hear the sound of explosions; Song Jians eyes lit up. That was the sound of somebody casting magic. It seemed he had encountered other players; From the moment they switched professions, the players in the Abyssal Hell were in a different faction from the players in the game world. They would kill each other on sight. Moreover, killing a player from a different faction does not lead to an increase in sin-value but instead raises honour points; Therefore, upon seeing players up ahead, Song Jian did not approach immediately. Instead, he put away both of his battle pets and proceeded alone, slowly advancing; The light in the Abyssal Hell was originally very dim. If it werent for the everywhere-present red crevices along the ground, this place would probably be completely enveloped in eternal darkness. Using the faint glow emitted from these crevices, players could only see their immediate environment within ten meters. Anything beyond that distance would be hazy, unless they possessed some special skills. The Vertical eye in Song Jians forehead was already open, and he could clearly see the several players tens of meters away; He could see the figures coming into view were completely different from regular game world players. They had dark skin, with a distinct layer of fine scaly patterns emerging. They radiated a strong Abyssal aura. Like countless tentacles, it constantly stretched out before slowly dissipating in the void. Such appearances were somewhat terrifying but gave off a sense of peculiar individuality; They must be players who have switched to Abyssal professions. Song Jian guessed in his mind: there were currently no players that could enter the Abyssal Hell immediately upon entering the game. They would first need to reach level ten in the game world before they could accept the transition task for an Abyssal profession; The appearance of these players meant that there should be a city of the Abyssal Hell nearby; To Song Jian, these players who had switched to Abyssal professions had essentially given up on their human identities. Undoubtedly, at the very least, Abyssal professions were rarer, and far stronger than ordinary professions. But after transitioning to an Abyssal profession, the whole person would become an Abyssal creature and would unconsciously be corroded by the Abyssal aura. For these players who had transitioned to Abyssal professions, the brilliant side of their humanity would become increasingly diluted while their darker side would be amplified. In the end, they would completely succumb to being Abyssal creatures, prioritizing the interests of the Abyss above all; As Abyssal creatures, their greatest desire was to invade other dimensional worlds. At that time, there would inevitably be a deadly battle between the players of the Abyssal Hell and the game world! Chapter 754 - Chapter 754: Chapter 754: Soul Ripper Chapter 754: Chapter 754: Soul Ripper The Abyss profession system is very complex, similar to the game world, its also divided into close combat and ranged combat, physical and magical categories. Among the few players in front of me, there is an Abyss Warrior, Abyss Mage, Soul Ripper, Abyss Thief, and an Abyss Warlock! The Abyss Warrior, Abyss Mage, Abyss Thief, and Abyss Warlock, all are rare professions. However, all of these belong to the basic professions in the Abyss professions. But the one called Soul Ripper is a legendary professional; Abyss Warriors are similar to warriors but cant use shields. They can only rely on their professional talent, Demon Skin, to increase their armor. Moreover, during the battle, the higher the Abyss Warriors attack, the more Vitality Points they can absorb from the damage to heal themselves. Their battle style resembles the Berserkers, although they are not as able to resist damage as the warriors, but their attack power and endurance far exceed the warriors; The Abyss Mages differ from the elemental mages of the game world; they use Abyssal energy. This kind of energy often gets strengthened in charming and controlling, but does not possess the damage and burst power of Abyss Mages. Battling with Abyss Mages always gives every profession a headache. If you cant quickly gain the advantage, once the battle enters a stalemate, Abyss Mages often use endless control magic to torment their opponents until they collapse. Abyss Warlocks are good at summoning powerful Abyss demons to fight while also attacking enemies with the Abyssal Power, like the Abyssal Mage. On the other hand, the Abyss Thief has an additional talent compared to a normal human thief, the Abyss Will. Its an active skill, which can resist all control and slowdown effects. Although its duration is very short and the cooldown time is very long, in battle, this talent skill is a divine technique, giving the Abyss Thief a big advantage in combat; As for the legendary profession Soul Ripper, its a very rare profession in the Abyss. They excel at soul attacks, almost combining the powers of the Abyss Mage and Abyss Warlock. They possess strong attack power, and can capture Abyss creatures as their temporary combat pets, having excellent survival ability; The five-member team in front of Song Jian is not high in level, all are level thirty. Such a level is considered an expert in the game plane, but in Abyssal Hell, any creature is much higher in level than them; The equipment they wear is nothing impressive, mostly green grade. Only the Soul Ripper has two pieces of blue equipment. The weapon in the hands of the Abyss Mage is even a white grade piece of equipment. At this moment, a level thirty Flame Demon follows beside the Undead Warlock. Two Abyssal Demon Wolves are captured by the Soul Ripper, theyve just captured them. The five players huddle together, seemingly discussing something in hush tones. Taking advantage of the dim environment, Song Jian quietly approached them, wanting to hear what they were discussing. All these people were speaking in the language of the Abyss. The Abyss language natively has a mesmerizing ability for other creatures. Listening for a long time can potentially Corrode individuals who dont understand the language of the Abyss, transforming them into Abyss creatures that are neither human nor ghost; But in Song Jians ears, he could easily discern what they were discussing. Also, the possession of the Book of the Abyss protected him from being affected by the Abyssal Power; Toothpick, how much more till you Level up? The Abyss Mage asked. With a toss of his hand, he threw an Abyssal Energy Orb at an Abyss Demon Wolf in the distance. The head-sized gray energy ball, emitting a strong Abyssal Power, travelled an arc in the air, fell onto an Abyss Demon Wolf in the wilderness. With a boom, the Abyssal Energy Orb exploded, causing more than three hundred points of damage to the Abyss Demon Wolf. This abruptly enraged the Abyss Demon Wolf, and also attracted the attention of the two Abyss Demon Wolves nearby. The three Demon Wolves rushed at the players together. Seventeen percent left! Upon seeing the three Demon Wolves rushing at them, the Abyss Thief got scared and immediately activated his Stealth skill complaining, Could you be a bit careful when youre pulling mobs? Every time you pull so many. If it wasnt for Elder Brother Wanderer, we wouldnt even be able to level up here! Sorry, the light is too dim and visibility is only about seven to eight meters. I didnt see that the two Demon Wolves were so close to it! The Abyss Mage apologized. Elder Brother Wanderer, can you handle one by yourself? The Abyss Warlock turned his head to the player with the occupation of Soul Ripper and asked. No problem, you guys quickly finish off those two! Leave one to me! The player with the occupation of Soul Ripper, referred to as Wanderer, glanced at the others with a hint of arrogance as a smile appeared on his lips. He already had two Abyss Demon Wolves under his control. For the next two hours, these two Abyss Demon wolves would be his most loyal combat pets, willing to die for him without hesitation. However, after two hours, these two Abyss Demon Wolves would break free from his control, and within a day, he could no longer regain control over them. If I had known, I would have bought the Eagle Eye Skill from the auction house. At least it could increase the visibility by ten meters! The Abyss Mage said regretfully. Dont be silly, the Eagle Eye Skill costs at least a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins; with that money, wouldnt it be better to exchange for a blue-grade Magic Staff for yourself! The Abyss Warlock looked at the Abyss Mage, wearing his ragtag environmentally friendly equipment, and laughed. The player with the occupation of the Soul Ripper, controlling the two Abyss Demon Wolves, led one of the jumping Abyss Demon Wolves aside and started attacking slowly; the remaining four players were continuously attacking the two Abyss Demon Wolves. Although the Abyss Demon Wolves dealt a decent amount of damage, and their Vitality Points were much thicker than that of other creatures, under the coordinated attacks of the four players, they were quickly suppressed and their Vitality Points were continuously decreasing. By the way, did you guys take that mission? The one where you open the Abyssal Hell conduit and enter the main game world? The Abyss Thief suddenly asked; Of course, had we known we would have ended up in Abyssal Hell, I wouldnt have chosen the Abyss profession. The Abyss Warlock cast a Corrosion Spell, and then began attacking the Abyss Demon Wolf with his Flame Demon. Levelling up here is much faster than in the Main Plane, otherwise, we wouldnt have gotten to level thirty so quickly! The Abyss Thief replied. Thats the only advantage for levelling up faster. The loot drop rate in this place is so poignant that it makes people want to cry. If it werent for the boss fights, the regular creatures would hardly drop anything. They dont even drop crafting material. Otherwise, with me already at level thirty, how could I still be wearing all this environmentally-friendly gear, and even have a white-grade weapon? The Abyss Mage complained. The others glanced at the Abyss Mage and then chuckled. Chapter 755 - Chapter 755: Chapter 755: Surround and Kill the BOSS Chapter 755: Chapter 755: Surround and Kill the BOSS The five-man squad in front of him worked seamlessly together. The vitality points of the Abyssal Demon Wolf they engaged dropped rapidly to less than half. Song Jian quickly set his sights on the Soul Ripper, the most substantial threat in the team. It was absolutely necessary to neutralize them first; These players, having transitioned into Abyssal professions, never forgot their desire to enter the main game world via the Abyssal Hell Passage and pillage. Even though from their perspective they did nothing wrong, as far as Song Jian was concerned, killing them wasnt wrong either. The differences in power and faction alignment inevitably led to such conflict, disregarding right and wrong! Moreover, if these five people saw Song Jian first, they would undoubtedly swarm and kill him without hesitation; Thinking about this, Song Jian summoned Gulu the Rock Golem and the Black Dragon. He first restricted them from taking any action, then directed the Black Dragon to slowly slither towards the left, while the Rock Golem slowly advanced from the right; The surroundings were engulfed in darkness at that time. These players had limited vision, which extended at most twelve meters. The movement of the Rock Golem and Black Dragon wouldnt attract their attention. After the five-man team killed the three Abyssal Demon Wolves, they all began to recuperate on the spot; When will the Abyssal Passage open? I cant wait to return to the game world and slaughter! the Abyssal Thief complained with a sigh. Humph, our current level is at least five levels higher than the average players in the outer world. Over time, this disparity will only increase. We will become the absolute nightmare of players in the game world! the Abyssal Warlock retorted with a cold hum. Hehe, killing players from the opposite faction can earn us merit. Maybe we could even game for a title! The Abyssal Mage chuckled; Just as the player with the Soul Ripper profession was about to speak, the Flame Demon, who had been guarding the Abyssal Warlock, suddenly growled; The Abyssal Warlock instantly became vigilant, whispering, Somethings going on! The figure of the Abyssal Thief vanished on the spot. The Abyssal Mage looked around warily while adding an Abyssal Armor spell on himself to boost his armor value; The eyes of the Soul Ripper turned blood red, and countless black aura radiated from them, revealing a terrifying spider web pattern; Over there, it seems like theres a big creature! The player with the Soul Ripper profession pointed at where the Black Dragon was, shouting excitedly in a low voice. Big creature? Is it a BOSS? Joy flickered across the face of the Abyss Warrior. The creatures in Abyssal Hell were formidable. If they encountered a BOSS alone, even a player with the Soul Ripper profession wouldnt be able to engage a level 30 or above BOSS solo. But they were now a five-man teama BOSS could be handled. But we dont have a healer, what if A hint of hesitation flashed on the face of the player with the Abyssal Mage profession. In this current group, only he had the weakest escape capabilities. The Abyss Warrior had a sprint-like skill which allowed him to charge tens of meters once he locked onto a distant enemy. The Abyssal Thief had a skill that allowed him to become invisible during battle. The Abyss Warlock could command the Flame Demon to stall the BOSS or even swap positions with the demon at critical moments; The Soul Ripper had more life-saving techniques. The most famous one was a skill called Soul Wander which could tear a rift in space for a teleportation-like effect; The Abyssal Mage specialized in numerous crowd control and damage-over-time skills but was notoriously weak at escaping danger, even compared to elemental mages who had frost rings and teleportation. As long as they wanted to escape, no BOSS could catch them. Im a melee profession and Im not afraid, why are you, a ranged profession, worried? The Abyss Warrior scorned, As long as Im standing, youre safe. Even if I die, the BOSS is still a long way from you and theres ample time for you to escape! Alright, tank, get ready to pull the monster! Everyone hold your damage and be mindful of over-aggro. Once the tank has the aggro stable, well let loose! The player with the Soul Ripper profession shot the Abyssal Mage a cold glance and directed; As he was of the legendary profession, the player with the Soul Ripper profession has always assumed the role of team leader. Though usually quiet, once he gives an order, he didnt want any rebuttal. The Abyssal Mage looked at his comrades, his face sullen, but he kept silent and followed them. Among the group, his equipment and power were the weakest. If he left his comrades, hed probably have to settle for leveling in an area with lower level monsters. The group began moving forward. Upon entering their field of vision, they were all taken aback. A black dragon over ten meters long and higher than three meters appeared before them. A dragon, from the Dragon Clan I cant believe the Dragon Clan exists in Abyssal Hell! The player with the Soul Ripper profession started shivering with excitement. Level 35, just an elite BOSS. Judging by its looks, it should be a Young Dragon or just barely past its juvenile stage, The Abyssal Warlock carefully examined the Black Dragon and analyzed; We are indeed lucky. Ive heard bathing in dragons blood will make one immune to weapons! the Abyssal Warrior licked his lips, a greedy look in his eyes. Shall we go for it? Its merely a level 35 elite BOSS. With our power, we can definitely take it down! The player with the Soul Ripper profession said excitedly; Even though he was the strongest among the five, he couldnt challenge a level 35 elite BOSS alone. He had to utilize the power of the other four! Go for it! This is a rare opportunityits a dragon! The Abyssal Warlock was thrilled. If he could obtain a complete dragon skeleton, he might be able to concoct a formidable Abyssal Bone Dragon when his power improved; Apart from the hesitant Abyssal Mage, the other four conveyed an eager expression. They had never seen a dragon so far. The highest-ranked creature theyd come across in Abyssal Hell was an Abyssal Chimera with a trace of Dragon Bloodline. This chimera had a dragon-like head that could spew highly corrosive venom. A village home to several hundreds was wiped off the map in less than ten minutes by it, and the creature itself was left with only minor injuries. But the Dragon Clan was on a whole different level, far superior to the previous Abyssal Chimera theyd seen. Killing a dragon would certainly yield golden quality treasures or better; Lets go! The Abyss Warriors eyes were bloodshot, filled with blood counts. He was also aware of the dreadfulness of a dragon, even if it was only one that had barely outgrown its juvenile stage. Furthermore, once the fight broke out, hed be the one in the most danger. But the lure of hunting a dragon was too irresistible. Holding tightly to his double-handed axe, he growled and rushed towards the Black Dragon; Chapter 756 - Chapter 756: Chapter 756: Another BOSS Chapter 756: Chapter 756: Another BOSS Seeing them rush towards the Black Dragon, Song Jian was taken aback. He had not expected that some of them possessed the skill to extend their field of view. If it wasnt for the fast speed of the Black Dragon which drew their attention, they might have focused their fire on Song Jian the time he charged in; This also works, let the Black Dragon distract them first! A smile formed on Song Jians face as he commanded the stone giant Gulu slowly move towards them; The Abyss Warrior let out a low roar, a hint of blood color spreading on his body, and he charged at the Black Dragon with an Abyssal Impact; Instantly, the Black Dragon was drawn to the Abyss Warrior and lifted its claw to pounce; The Abyss Warriors axe swung fiercely onto the Black Dragon. Bang sparks flew, and the Black Dragons scales were hard. The Abyss Warriors strike didnt break its defense, causing only less than fifty points of damage; The Black Dragons body stalled for a moment, scratching towards the shoulder of the Abyss Warrior, causing over two hundred points of damage; The moment this damage appeared, several people immediately felt relieved. It seemed that this Black Dragon was weaker than they thought. A single attack only caused over two hundred points of damage C this was something even an Abyssal Mage in environmental protection gear could resist for a while without dying; Its damage isnt high, everyone attack freely once Ive locked its aggression onto me! the Abyss Warrior shouted, launching a cleaving strike at the Black Dragon, causing over sixty points of damage. At the same time, a number representing the restoration of twenty-eight points floated up above his head; Spiked Shell the Abyss Warrior roared softly, and the phantom of a set of spiked armor appeared on his body surface. The Black Dragons damage towards him immediately went down a notch. Moreover, each time the Black Dragon attacked the Abyss Warrior, it would also suffer certain damage; The Black Dragons attributes included the text Song Jians Player Pet, but only players from the same faction could see this. Players from different factions would only see an ordinary elite BOSS Black Dragon, they couldnt even discern its first-order Combat Power, unless they had special scouting abilities that could reveal its first-order Combat Power; Although the Black Dragons body was strong, it was after all a magical attack pet, with only average physical damage. This caused some illusions for these people. But in a while, these players from Abyssal Hell would realize how wrong they were. The Dragon Clan, even if its just a dragon that just passed its infancy, was not something they could hunt down! The Black Dragons Vitality Points dropped bit by bit, the Abyssal Thief also surrounded it, a few people desperately outputting damage on the Black Dragon, their faces full of excitement. Under Song Jians control, the Black Dragon continuously approached the Soul Ripper player. Soon, this teams strongest player was already within the magic attack range of the Black Dragon. But in the eyes of the Soul Ripper player, he was still at a safe distance from the Black Dragon; Just then, a massive rock let out a low whooshing sound, hurtling towards the head of the Abyssal Warlock who was chanting a spell; Song Jian had originally wanted to set the rock giant Gulus attack target as the Abyssal Mage, but seeing the Abyssal Warlock chanting a spell, he subconsciously felt that this skill of the Abyssal Warlock could cause great damage to him. Therefore, he quickly changed his target, asking the rock giant Gulu to attack the Abyssal Warlock; The Abyssal Warlock was casting his Level 30 ultimate skill, Demons Gate. This skill had a long chant duration and consumed a huge amount of power, requiring more than eighty percent of his Spirit Points. However, it was also very powerful; As long as the spell was successful, a Demons Gate would be summoned, and Abyssal Demons would continuously appear from the gate. Every thirty seconds, a random Abyssal Demon would appear, and as long as the Demons Gate was not destroyed, Abyssal Demons could keep coming out indefinitely. If the Abyssal Warlock was given enough time, he could summon a strong Abyssal Demon army. However, the summoned demons also had a time limit C the stronger the Abyssal Demon, the shorter its duration. But just as the Abyssal Warlocks spell was about to be completed, a huge stone suddenly hit his head, and a dizzy symbol appeared on his status bar. The Demons Gate that was about to appear immediately vanished. The dizziness lasted just under a second, and the Abyssal Warlock spewed out a mouthful of blood. He suddenly wilted, unable to stand anymore. With the backlash from a level 30 ultimate skill, he was completely incapacitated for at least five minutes. Even a rookie who just entered the game could easily kill him at this moment! Were under attack! The Abyssal Warlocks face turned pale. Lying weakly on the ground, he let out a roaring warning to his companions. At this moment, a two-meter-tall stone giant slowly walked towards them, entering their field of vision. Damn it, youve attracted another BOSS! The Soul Ripper player looked back and immediately felt his heart sink, unable to help but curse; The Abyssal Warlock and the Mage, both standing the farthest away, saw a BOSS attacking the Abyssal Warlock. Everyones first reaction was that the Abyssal Warlock had attracted other monsters! Even the Abyssal Warlock himself was questioning whether he had attracted the stone giant. He didnt dare to speak a word facing his companions blame; But even if it was really the Abyssal Warlock who attracted the monsters, they wouldnt let the Abyssal Warlock be killed by monsters. The Abyssal Flame Demon they were attacking first abandoned attacking the Black Dragon, and stepped towards the Abyssal Warlock with loud roars while charging at the rock giant Gulu; Soon after, the Abyssal Thief Tooth Pick, also abandoned the Black Dragon, and turned around to pounce at the rock giant Gulu; The Soul Ripper player only glanced at the Abyssal Warlock and snorted coldly, then once again focused his attention on the Black Dragon, continuously directing his two Abyssal Demon Wolves to attack the Black Dragon; For him, it wouldnt matter even if all the others died, as long as he could kill this Black Dragon! At this moment, Song Jian had reached a point less than ten meters away from the Soul Ripper player. Black essence was still hovering around this Soul Ripper players eyes, his field of view at least over fifteen meters; As long as he took a quick glance in Song Jians direction, he would discover Song Jians existence. But at the moment all his attention was on the Black Dragon, and he didnt notice that Song Jian was slowly creeping towards him. As for the others, due to the limited field of view, along with their attention being drawn by the BOSS, they also didnt notice a figure was slowly moving towards the Soul Ripper player; Dragon Breath! A thought flashed across Song Jians mind, and the Black Dragon immediately flapped its wings and flew into the air, opened its mouth wide and spat a scorching Dragon Breath Flame towards the Soul Ripper player; Chapter 757 - Chapter 757: Chapter 757: Transfer of Hatred Chapter 757: Chapter 757: Transfer of Hatred No one expected that the Black Dragon would spew Dragon Breath at this moment, which shocked the Soul Ripper player. He instinctively activated his Soul Wander skill. This core skill of his profession allows him to enter a unique 2D space, making him immune to any attack. The most significant feature of this ability is that it boosts his movement speed by 100%. He can move freely in this 2D space, making it a superb tool for either chasing enemies or fleeing. However, such a core skill doesnt consume magic or mental strength. It consumes his own soul power. The recovery of soul power is extremely slow. Once depleted, all his core skills become unusable. The scorching Dragon Breath was burning around him, even crystallizing and melting the ground, but the Soul Ripper himself was not injured at all. Maintaining the state of Soul Wander also consumed his soul power. As soon as the Dragon Breath ended, he deactivated the skill and returned from the 2D space. Damn it! Looking at the skills cooldown time and the depleted soul power, his face immediately darkened. Soul Blade! Zhou Dong roared. An ethereal half-moon shape blade emerged in his right hand, flying towards the Black Dragon under his control. Soul attacks are extremely terrifying to all living creatures, as currently, there is no way to defend against such attacks. No equipment or skills can deflect it. The damage caused is all real. Song Jian himself possesses a sword technique, the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, that targets the enemys soul. He is well aware of the terror of soul attacks. Upon seeing the Soul Ripper Zhou Dongs move, Song Jian frowned, immediately withdrawing the Black Dragon into the Pet Space. The attacks of several people either failed or directly hit the empty ground. During their momentary shock, the Black Dragon reappeared in front of them. However, this time, the Black Dragon was flying high with its mouth wide open, brewing a revolving fireball. Zhou Dong, the Soul Ripper, instinctively sensed the threat and yelled, Dodge! He immediately controlled two Abyssal Demon Wolves to gather around him to act as shields against the Black Dragons attack. However, this time, the target of the Black Dragon wasnt Zhou Dong, but the Abyss Mage in the green uniform. Boom! A fireball, spinning like a nebula, violently crashed into the Abyss Mage. It made the Mage feel as if he had fallen into an ice pit, with the threat of death looming large. Why is it attacking me? the Abyss Mage screamed in horror. He gritted his teeth and took out a bead emitting a silvery light from his pouch and squeezed it The silvery bead shattered instantly, and a light screen shield appeared in front of the Abyss Mage. This one-time use defensive item had been something the Mage was reluctant to use, but now he had to use it to save his life. Bam! The Vortex Fireball viciously hit the Mages light screen shield. The shield shattered instantly, and the Abyss Mages body flew out like a baseball. When he hit the deep ground, he became seriously injured with only a tenth of his vitality points left, falling into a near-death state, experiencing an 80% slowdown in his mobility and loss of combat power. Its just-used skill might be able to erase hostility. Be careful, everyone, Ace, you go pull that Stone Golem Boss! Zhou Dong, the Soul Ripper, loudly shouted. The Black Dragon rose into the sky. All melee professionals couldnt attack it. Only ranged professionals could harm it. At this point, the vitality of the Black Dragon had already fallen to less than half, but Zhou Dong still didnt intend to give up. By now, no one doubted anything. Very few other players could come to Abyssal Hell. All players they encountered were fellow Abyss professionals. Of the five of them, two have now been eliminated leaving an Abyss Warrior, an Abyss Thief, and a Soul Ripper. At this moment, the Abyss Thief was beaten to a pulp by the Stone Golem Boss. Elemental monsters are a great restraint on thieves. The thiefs combat heavily depends on the battle effect of skills, which are entirely ineffective on elemental objects. The most powerful thieves can control their opponents from start to end without getting hurt a bit but there is no way to impose this on elemental type monsters. At this moment, the Abyss Thief has already decided to follow Zhou Dong and leave this losing battle, though hes kept a forcefully activated stealth skill in his hand not yet activated. Toothpick, lure this dumb beast over here! The Abyss Warrior bellowed. He was sprinting toward the Abyss Thief. Looking at the Warrior, the thief instantly understood his plight. It seemed that he too was holding the Abyss Impact skill in his hand and not using it. His purpose was the same, escape at the last moment. It is known that the Abyss Warrior is a melee professional, and among all of them, he was the slowest. Without the Abyss Impact skill, the Abyss Warrior would be in a desperate situation, getting kited and killed by all ranged professionals. Two melee professionals were holding off the Stone Golem Boss, and Zhou Dong was now facing the Black Dragon alone. If he were a bit more rational, he would understand that he couldnt defeat the Black Dragon with his power. Even if the Black Dragons health was now less than half, he wouldnt stand a chance against it. But greed had overcome reason. All Zhou Dong could think of was the rewards he would get after killing the Black Dragon, completely ignoring the risk to himself. Song Jian glanced at the situation and withdrew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Although this five-member team is all level 30, none of them possessed first-order combat power. Their two first-order combat pets were enough to crush them, and he did not need to take action himself. Ace, I cant handle this, elemental monsters are too restrictive to me! The Abyss Thief applied bandages to his wounds and whispered to the Abyss Warrior. This boss is too hard and too heavily armored. I cant make any blows on it, the Abyss Warrior frowned, Lets wait and see if Zhou Dong manages to defeat the Black Dragon. After all, he is a legendary professional, there may be a trick up his sleeve If the two melee fighters fled, Zhou Dong alone would not be able to handle the two bosses and would definitely escape too. In the future, Zhou Dong would definitely seek revenge from the two. Chapter 758 - Chapter 758: Chapter 758: Honorable Kill Chapter 758: Chapter 758: Honorable Kill Black Dragons combat power was clearly much higher than Stone Man Gulus; the two melee professionals believed that if they couldnt withstand it, it would definitely be Zhou Dong who would fail first. When Zhou Dong tried to escape, the two of them were ready with their escape techniques, which were faster than Zhou Dongs, but not slower. Moreover, in this way, even if this hunting attempt failed, Zhou Dong wouldnt be able to find fault with the two of them. Before long, the two of them heard a miserable scream coming from behind them, their hearts rejoicing, as it seemed that Zhou Dong had already received a serious injury and couldnt hold on much longer. But when the two turned their heads to look at Zhou Dong, they were instantly startled. The Black Dragon had already fallen from the sky, and under its right claw, was the corpse of the Soul Ripper Zhou Dong. Dead, hes dead? How could this happen The Abyss Warrior couldnt help rubbing his eyes, wanting to see if the corpse under the Black Dragons claws was indeed Zhou Dongs real body. Fog grass! Hes really dead! The Abyss Thief glanced at the team interface, and behind Zhou Dongs name was already marked with Death Status, causing a sudden shock in his heart. It should be known that Soul Ripper Zhou Dong was the strongest of the five, and moreover, he had many life-saving abilities. Besides Soul Wander, the Soul Ripper also had at least two acceleration skills and one substitution technique. If he really wanted to escape, almost no one would be able to hold him back. However, what they didnt expect was that Soul Ripper Zhou Dongs eyes had been blinded by greed, and without understanding the true power of the Black Dragon, he went recklessly into battle, resulting in him being killed instantly by the Black Dragons attack! With his strength not up to the first-order combat power, he couldnt withstand the Black Dragons ultimate move at all! Without a sound, the figure of the Abyss Thief slowly disappeared from the spot. Seeing this, the Abyss Warrior scolded himself, and immediately utilized the Abyssal Impact skill, aiming it at an Abyssal Demon Wolf ten meters away from him. In an instant, the Abyss Warrior collided with the Abyssal Demon Wolf, knocking it unconscious, and the Abyss Warrior stepped forward, attempting to escape into the distance; Just then, a huge rock whistled toward the back of his head, and before he could react, he was directly knocked over by the stone. Knocked down! Now Stone Man Gulus Throwing Stone Blocks skill had also been upgraded, not only increasing its damage significantly but also changing its triggering effect from just one stun effect to two; one was to stun, the other was to knock down, and each time it was used, one of these two effects would randomly appear; The Abyss Warrior struggled to get up from the ground, still somewhat dizzy from the impact. At this moment, the Abyssal Demon Wolf he had struck also woke up from its stun, let out a growl, and pounced on him; Damn it! The Abyss Warriors heart was instantly plunged into despair. A single Abyssal Demon Wolf posed no real threat to him, but the Stone Man who had already rushed over from behind made him feel utterly hopeless. Without his only teleportation ability, he simply couldnt escape Stone Man Gulus attacks; Just then, a dragons roar suddenly sounded from behind him. Turning his head to look, the Abyss Warrior didnt even have the courage to fight, and the Black Dragons hatred had somehow shifted to him, flying towards him; The Abyss Thief, in his invisible state, took one look at the Abyss Warrior and began to silently mourn for him while feeling incredibly grateful to be a thief himself. Forced invisibility completely erased the monsters hatred towards him, so the Black Dragon went instead after the Abyss Warrior, or so the Abyss Thief speculated. But in reality, he didnt know that the actions of the two pets were both controlled by Song Jian, and after the death of the Soul Ripper, there was only a one-in-four chance that the Black Dragon would go after the Abyss Warrior since there were still two heavily injured companions lying on the ground who had not yet died; The Abyss Thief, feeling overwhelmingly grateful, had no idea that he was heading right towards Song Jians position as he ran away. The vertical eye in Song Jians brow emitted a faint light. As he saw the translucent figure of the Abyss Thief running towards him, Song Jian felt bemused. With a wave of his hand, a dark red longsword appeared in his palm. The blade of the sword was adorned with three long sword phantoms, which shone brilliantly as they moved in sync with Song Jians movements. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique! In an instant, large snowflakes of goose feathers appeared around the Abyss Thief, and at the same time, wild winds swept in, scraping against their faces like a knife. As the Abyss Thief touched his cheek, he suddenly let out an exclamation of Fog grass. There was horror all over his face, and his hands were covered in dark red blood. The entire area felt as if it had been plunged into an ice cave, with snow reaching up to the thiefs knees and a wind so strong that it was impossible to keep ones eyes open. This made the Abyss Thief feel as if he had gone from summer to winter within the blink of an eye. xpath.XPathException: The Abyss Thief, whose vitality was already running low, couldnt understand what was happening. It was well known that the temperature in Abyssal Hell was always above forty or fifty degrees Celsius, with some places even reaching over seventy degrees. But now, the surrounding temperature had dropped by twenty or thirty degrees, as if they had instantly gone from summer to winter; With astonishment and confusion on his face until the very end, the Abyss Thief never understood why he had been frozen to death while in the scorching heat of the Abyssal Hell! System: You killed a professional player in the Abyssal Hell, the player was a commoner, the kill was an honorable kill, you earned 2 merit points; System: You killed a professional player in the Abyssal Hell, the player was a commoner, the kill was an honorable kill, you earned 3 merit points; When killing players of opposing factions, depending on the players level, strength, and ranking, different merits can be earned. The higher and stronger the player, the more merits can be gained after killing them. Conversely, the lower and weaker the player, the fewer merits can be earned, and if the gap is too big, no honor will be granted; Song Jian originally thought that killing three players would be good enough, as he had given up on the Abyss Warrior and Abyss Thief. Unexpectedly, he had given up on them, but his pets hadnt. On top of that, the Abyss Thief happened to run towards his location by mistake, and so he had no reason to let him go either. As a result, all of this five-person team died by his hand. After gathering the two immobile players, Song Jians merit points reached 10, averaging two points per person. Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he suddenly noticed a red glow flashing beneath the body of the Soul Ripper class player. In this dim environment, any bit of light was more conspicuous than usual. Song Jian was taken aback, and there was an expression of surprise on his face. He hadnt expected any loot to drop after the kill, which was an unexpected delight; Chapter 759 - Chapter 759: Chapter 759: Integration of Skills Chapter 759: Chapter 759: Integration of Skills Players from the same camp killing each other is a rare event, with almost no chance of dropping anything. Kill dozens of players in your own camp, and youll probably get nothing for it. But the drop rate increases dramatically when players of different camps kill each other. Song Jian had only killed five players from a different camp, and there was already a drop from one of them C the strongest one in the group. Picking up the drop from the Soul Ripper player, Song Jian frowns. It isnt equipment this guy dropped; its a skill scroll. This isnt common C a drop like that is less likely than equipment drop. But of all the potential drops, skill drops are the least popular. Thats because the dropped skills are all class-restricted; players of a different class cannot use them. The dropped skill scroll contained Soul Rippers core skill; Soul Wander. Skill Scroll C Soul Wander: Gold quality. Effect after use: Acquire the skill Soul Wander. Only players of the Soul Ripper class can learn this. Soul Wander: Level 1, Instant cast. Skill effect: User enters a special 2D space. All damage except space spells is negated and the users movement speed increases by 50%. This effect lasts three seconds. After three seconds, the user returns to their own space. Skill Cooldown: 5 minutes. Spirit Points consumption: 30. This skill is incredible. Even at level 1, its tantalizing. It essentially makes you invincible for three seconds, with the only potential for harm being from powerful space spells C something that Song Jian has not seen any player or NPC capable of casting so far. It also boosts your speed. Whether you use it to pursue opponents or escape from enemies, this skill is a razor-sharp tool. Too bad its only for the Soul Ripper class. Even if Song Jian gets the scroll, he cannot use it. Worst of all, hes misaligned with the Abyss, the class that produced the Soul Ripper C this scroll would only end up as dust collector on the bottom shelf of his inventory. Such a pity! Song Jian sighs. As hes about to put the skill scroll back in his inventory, he sees the Book of Fusion. A lightbulb goes off above his head. The Book of Fusion can blend two skills into one. At worst, it will boost the proficiency of the main skill. But does it work with skill scrolls? Lost in thought, Song Jian takes out his Book of Fusion and opens his skill list for a detailed check. If fusions possible, the closer the two skills are, the better, or else theres a large probability that only the main skill proficiency will increase. Technically speaking, Soul Wander is a movement skill. Among the skill he possesses, the only other movement skill is Sword Shadow Step. He sets Sword Shadow Step as the main skill, then puts the Soul Wander skill scroll into the secondary skill box. Unexpectedly, it fits, and the previously grayed-out fusion button lights up. Instantly, Song Jians face reveals a surprised joy. System: Do you want to fuse these two skills? Fuse! Song Jian clicks the fuse button and a Tai Chi symbol appears on the fusion interface with the two skills rotating in the positions of the yin-yang fish eyes. In no time, a dazzling golden light emerges from the Book of Fusion. A skill box is left where two stood. System: Skill fusion successful. Please name your new skill! Successful! And it fused into a new skill! Song Jian bursts into laughter at this development. There are three outcomes to skill fusion: increased skill proficiency, skill variation, and new skill fusion C the latter being the best outcome of the three. Skill: Unnamed (Active), Level 1, Instant cast. Skill effect: After activation, the player instantly becomes a ghost, immune from all damages. This effect lasts for 1 second. Meanwhile, movement speed increases by 30%, with the ability to go through any obstacles. After 1 second, the invincible status fades but the user only sustains damage from soul attacks. Skill duration: 3 seconds. Spirit Points consumption: 15. Skill cooldown: 5 minutes. Usage restriction: User Song Jian. Reading the skill description, Song Jian cant suppress the gleeful expression on his face. This skill is far more powerful than either Sword Shadow Step or Soul Wander. Perhaps only the core skill of the Thief class, Gale Step, could rival it. Though if truth were told, this skill is more powerful than Gale Step. After all, aside from being invincible for a second after activation, Gale Step cannot experience any type of attack, and it cannot pass through obstacles. However, Gale Step does increase movement speed faster, if limitedly so. An exclusive skill! A golden quality exclusive skill, haha! Upon seeing the usage restriction at the end of the skill description, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh out loud. Exclusive skills were once a legend C skills tailored for the user. Song Jian thought it was a rumor. Who knew the day would come when he had his own exclusive skill. After great deliberation, Song Jian, who suffered from a chronic inability to name things, ultimately decides to name this skill Soul Wander. Just as Song Jian is about to close his skill interface, after putting the Book of Fusion away, he discovers that the plus sign next to Soul Wander is lit up. You should know, the plus sign on all skills is grayed out when the proficiency value doesnt reach 100%. When the proficiency value reaches 100%, the plus sign lights up. At this point, spending a skill point will upgrade the skill by one level, reset the proficiency value, and the plus sign would darken again. Song Jian had only previously encountered the situation of a newly learned skills plus sign lighting up during the double S world trial of the first tier combat power assessment. With this thought in mind, Song Jian couldnt resist clicking on the lit plus sign next to Soul Wander. Surprisingly, it really spent one skill point and upgraded Soul Wander to level 2. This was literally an unexpected windfall. Song Jian now had eleven skill points saved up, and he promptly used all of them on this skill. Finally, the Soul Wander skill was upgraded to level 12 C the level cap for this skill C and all the skill points Song Jian had earned from the first tier combat power assessment had been exhausted. The attributes of the skill had greatly enhanced by now and it was another deadly weapon in Song Jians arsenal. PS: A big thank you to Su Poman for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 760 - Chapter 760: Chapter 760: Desolate Highland Chapter 760: Chapter 760: Desolate Highland After reaching the maximum level, the Soul Wander skill greatly improved; Soul Wander (Active), Level 12 (MAX), Instant Cast, Skill effect: Upon use, the player immediately enters a soul state, becoming immune to all damage. This effect lasts for 3 seconds, and during this time, the players movement speed is increased by 200%, allowing them to pass through any obstacles. After 3 seconds, the invincibility effect disappears, but only soul-based attacks can deal damage to the user. Skill duration: 9 seconds; Skill cost: 50 Spirit Points; Skill cooldown: 1 minute; Skill usage restriction: user Song Jian. The invincible state increased from one to three seconds, movement speed increased by 200%, skill effect duration increased from three to nine seconds, and most importantly, the cooldown time was shortened from five minutes to one. Although the skill cost was also increased, the formidable properties of this skill made the extra cost negligible to Song Jian. With a cooldown of only one minute, I can use it as a regular skill now. In Song Jians mind, with a 9-second acceleration duration and a 1-minute cooldown, he could even use the skill to travel faster. With a thought, Song Jians entire body became transparent and illusory. If not carefully observed, it would be difficult to detect his presence. Song Jian discovered an effect that wasnt written in the skills description: in his soul state, he was like an invisible shadow. Although it didnt reach the stealth effect of a rogue class, it was hard to detect his soul state in the dim Abyssal Hell. At the very least, it had an effect equivalent to Concealment Effect +3. After returning his two battle pets to Pet Space, Song Jian rushed forward in his soul state. Even a powerful skill wouldnt be able to display its full power if the user was not familiar with it. Song Jians journey in the Abyss had just begun, and he was likely the only human player in the entire Abyssal Hell. He started to level up in the Abyssal Hell while searching for nearby towns. Time passed slowly, and Song Jian encountered several groups of players in the Abyssal Hell leveling up along the way. With the assistance of his two battle pets, he killed quite a few players who had betrayed humanity, but many others escaped. After all, it was just him, and even with the Soul Wander skill, it was impossible to kill all players. Killing players from different factions resulted in high drop rates, but since he acquired the Soul Wander skill scroll, it seemed that Song Jians good luck had run out, and the subsequent drops were all low-level equipment. The players in the Abyssal Hell were of much higher levels than those in the game world, but the drop rates seemed to be much lower here. None of those killed by Song Jian even had a single silver-quality equipment, which was unimaginable in Doomsday City. In Doomsday City, a level 30 player would have at least full blue equipment, and one or two silver or even gold equipment wouldnt be surprising at all; However, in the Abyssal Hell, most players had white and green equipment, while having a single blue-quality item was considered remarkable. On the third day of exploration in the Abyss, the dark region of the map suddenly illuminated, revealing a corner of a city at the edge. In the Abyss, almost everyone spoke the Abyssal language. Other human players in Hell couldnt understand it, but for Song Jian, there was no difference between the Abyssal and human languages. Song Jian had learned that he was in an area called Desolate Highland, which used to be the territory of Duke of Istanbul, the Abyss Demon King. However, ever since the duke disappeared a hundred years ago, the area had been in chaos and wars had lasted for a century. At that time, dozens of large and small forces occupied the region, waging endless wars. However, the players in the Abyssal Hell enjoyed this chaotic situation. Whenever there was a war, the game system would issue hunting missions to players. These missions were also considered faction missions, and completing them was the most efficient way to join a desired force. However, many players didnt want to join the NPC forces so quickly. Today, they might take a task from one force to kill a target from another, and tomorrow, they would take another task to kill their previous employers forces, working as mercenaries to earn money. The situation in Desolate Highland was a microcosm of the entire Abyssal Hell. All seven Demon Lords disappeared almost at the same time, leaving the Abyssal Hell without a ruler, and the wars continued for hundreds of years. On the fourth day since Song Jian entered the Abyss, stories about him spread quickly among the players in Desolate Highland. Many players who had changed their classes to Abyss classes came to know about his presence. The fact that a human player dared to enter the Abyss without changing their professions seemed absurd and provoked animosity amongst the players. Some powerful players even began to form teams to hunt him down. Moreover, at the Flame Forge, the only main city of Desolate Highland, the Mercenary Guild posted a permanent bounty; Mission: Kill the human player Song Jian appearing in Desolate Highland, with a bounty of 300,000 Doomsday Coins! With a bounty of 300,000 Doomsday Coins, even smaller guilds began to get tempted and organized their members to search for Song Jian in Desolate Highland. The chances of finding a person in the vast Abyss of Desolate Highland were slim unless luck decided to bump into them. Moreover, whenever Song Jian encountered a player, he would kill them directly, leaving only a few scattered survivors to report his whereabouts. However, by the time people arrived, Song Jian had long left the area. Five days later, Song Jian had reached level 37, with the extra skill points added to his Sword Silk, which was already fully mastered. At this point, the Sword Silk skill had reached level 8, its attack range increased to 12 meters, and the number of sword silks increased from five to six, with the power of each silk also being increased accordingly. However, Song Jian was looking forward to the Sword Silk reaching level 10 and advancing to become Sword Web, which would likely result in a qualitative leap in the skills power. Standing on a desolate, low-altitude hill, Song Jian looked towards a crimson city in the distance. This was the main city of the Desolate Highland area, the Flame Forge. To inquire about Abyss Demon King Istanbuls information, he needed to enter the city. But with Song Jians current human identity, he would likely be blasted into dust just by approaching the city, let alone the thousands of Abyss-class players within. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian summoned the Book of the Abyss and opened the Abyssal Gate, stepping into it and leaving the Abyssal Hell. However, to his surprise, a pair of scarlet eyes were watching him intently from one side of the low hill all the time. When he left through the Abyssal Gate, the owner of the eyes slowly retreated. Chapter 761 - Chapter 761: Chapter 761 Business Negotiations Chapter 761: Chapter 761 Business Negotiations Upon returning to the City of Hope, Song Jian noticed an influx of NPCs throughout the city. These NPCs were extravagantly dressed with their clothes glistening with gold and silver, and draped in numerous pieces of jewelry. They held an air of arrogance and distinction, unlike any NPCs Song Jian had previously encountered. Clearly, they were individuals with a certain degree of status and identity. Wang Qi, who had rush over upon hearing the news, let out a sigh of relief when he saw Song Jian. Chief, its a relief to have you back, Wang Qi grabbed Song Jians sleeve and pleaded, Come and have a look, Im almost driven insane by these NPCs. Whats the matter? Isnt everything going well with the construction? Song Jian replied with a smile. Upon his return, he didnt stay in Manor Castle, but instead took a stroll around the city. The previously destroyed buildings in the city had been completely restored. Following the citys upgrade, numerous new structures had sprung up, including two Magic Crystal Railguns still under construction on the city walls. To Song Jian, everything seemed to be progressing orderly, with the only oddity being an increase in flamboyantly dressed human NPCs. Have you seen those NPCs? Wang Qi pointed to the NPCs outside the castle, They just popped up out of nowhere, claiming they wish to invest in the City of Hope and develop entertainment and commercial districts. I have no idea how to handle these unfamiliar dealings, so I opted to postpone the decision-making until your return! Entertainment and commercial districts? If they want to invest and construct, let them do it. After all, its our territory, and there are plenty of areas that we arent currently utilising. Why not just hand over a parcel to them? Song Jian said, puzzled. They wish to purchase our land, buy it permanently! Wang Qi explained. Some others have proposed renting, but the lease agreements are all for very long terms, spanning several decades. Are we that short of money now? Song Jian asked, furrowing his brow. Indeed, were quite strapped for cash! Wang Qi nodded in affirmation. The compensations for the thirty-odd players we lost alone make up quite a substantial sum. Furthermore, almost our entire city was demolished and had to be reconstructed, which, despite costing only a third of the original construction resources, is still a considerable amount. And now that weve upgraded to a city, weve also begun the construction of new buildings Wang Qi lit off a list of expenditures to Song Jian. What about the Valley of the Undead? How are things going in terms of its exploitation? Song Jian felt somewhat bothered. Even in reality, he was no more than a recent graduate, he had never dealt with these kinds of issues before. The Valley of the Undead cannot be exploited recklessly. We have to proceed with a plan, otherwise, the entire valley will turn into a wasteland sooner or later. Currently, we have put a stop to our resource collection from the Shadow Forest, and have started planting saplings within the forest. As for the gems in Shadow River, weve also limited the extraction scale. The entire gem market has been impacted by our actions, the prices have dropped down by three-fold, we cant go on like this Wang Qi explained. Song Jian nodded. The Valley of the Dead could be considered a treasure trove, but if something becomes too abundant, its price is bound to plummet. It should be handled like diamond mining in reality, whereby extraction is limited each year, allowing diamond jewelry to fetch exorbitantly high prices. It seems like we need to recruit a team of skills negotiators to deal with these NPCs, Song Jian sighed. If they were not short on funds, Song Jian wouldnt even give these NPCs a second thought. Even if the construction took longer, it wasnt a problem, after all, they owned the territory and had no external enemies. Hence, time wasnt a pressing issue. However, now that they have faced financial difficulties, Song Jian could no longer ignore these potential benefactors who were offering money. Yet, skill would be required to obtain significant funds from them without giving up too much in return.Upd@te by novg0.co These territories were fought for by our brothers, risking their lives. If they want to buy this hard-earned land with money Hm, I owe it to the fallen members of our alliance to make these guys pay a hefty price! Song Jian looked at the NPCs wandering around the city, pointing and discussing his territory, a fierce glint in his eyes. Go and get Li Keer over here, see if she can assist us in any way! Song Jian suggested after thinking for a bit. Keer? How can she be of any help? Wang Qi expressed his surprise. Li Keer was like the mascot of the alliance, spending her days within the game, frolicking around. However, she was also extremely lucky, and managed to obtain a lot of good equipment. Li Keer herself didnt care much for those items and often gave them to her friends, hence why a lot of people enjoyed spending time with her; Some liked Li Keer for herself, while others wanted a piece of her good fortune. As for those with ulterior motives, Li Keer would usually notice them after a while. Even though she was a mere child, her emotional and intellectual quotient surpassed even those of adults in their twenties. Wang Qi was fond of her, and could guess from their interactions that Li Keer was from a fairly wealthy family. However, the idea of her being a skilled negotiator was something he found hard to believe, given her young age. You and I put together might not be as good as Keer in dealing with such things, Song Jian laughed and shook his head. Alright, Ill go get her over! Wang Qi replied. He left the conference room shortly and returned with Li Keer trailing behind him. Song Jian Brother, you were looking for me? Upon seeing Song Jian, Li Keers eyes squinted into crescents, her face exuding happiness. Looking at Li Keer, Song Jian was taken aback. In just a few days, most of the equipment she possessed were now of gold and silver quality. The mini crossbow tied to her waist was now an epic quality piece. Keer, the alliance needs your assistance! Song Jian informed her. What is it, Song Jian Brother? Just tell me! Li Keers eyes lit up. The fact that she could assist Song Jian made her even happier. Recently, numerous NPCs have arrived in our city. They all intend to buy plots of land and construct commercial areas for business. They plan to make money here. Song Jian said, But we need to extract money from their pockets. However, we cant afford to make a significant loss. Every inch of the alliances territory has been won through the blood and sacrifices of our brothers. We cant easily let them buy it. You understand, right? Understood, we need to attain maximum benefit at the least cost! Li Keer nodded seriously. Wang Qi, standing nearby, was astonished. Such words were definitely beyond the capabilities of a teenager. Keer, I want you to engage in negotiations with these NPCs. Do you think you can handle that? Song Jian placed his hand on Li Keers shoulder, asking seriously. Business negotiation? Li Keers face lit up. She replied, No worries, brother, let me handle this. Ill ensure they bleed money! Chapter 762 - Chapter 762: Chapter 762: Ambush Chapter 762: Chapter 762: Ambush Li Keer didnt have much experience in business negotiations, or rather, her experience was limited to casual conversations with her mother and some experiences being taken to her mothers company. As a result, Li Keers business negotiation experience wasnt much less than that of professionals, but shed never truly experienced it. When she heard Song Jian entrust her with such a significant task, she was naturally overjoyed. However, for Song Jian to entrust such a significant task to an eleven-year-old girl, it could be said that he was taking a significant risk, and the City of Hope Alliance was truly lacking in talents in this area. For now, they could only let Li Keer try her hand, negotiating with one or two companies first and seeing the results. After making these arrangements, Song Jian went to Dr. Ebsitings laboratory to see if he had come up with anything new lately. As soon as he entered the laboratory, Song Jian saw more than a dozen NPCs manufacturing engineering bombs under the doctors guidance. Doctor, what is this? Song Jian asked somewhat stunned as he looked at the NPCs. These are some students I recruited. The demand for this stuff by the Alliance is too great; I cant handle it all by myself! Dr. Ebsiting said with some helplessness. Haha, dont worry, doctor. Now that we have upgraded to a level-one city, we will soon be able to build a research institute. I want you to lead the research institute. What do you think? Song Jian laughed. The research institute is considered a core building in a city. After becoming a level-one city, the number of buildings provided by the system are increasingly limited. From now on, city development will be dependent on the guidance of the research institute, and its research will impact the entire citys development. In the City of Sin, the research institutes ability to compete with the City Lord Mansion was due to its unique position. A research institute? Dr. Ebsitings eyes lit up. His current laboratory was too small for him, as many experiments couldnt be conducted. However, if he could lead a research institute and become its director, the equipment there would be more than enough to validate his theories. But its such a large research institute; surely it wont just be me, right? Dr. Ebsiting hesitated. Haha, of course not! Dont you already have them? Song Jian gestured with his chin towards the apprentices who were manufacturing the engineering bombs. What, you really want me to be the sole commander? Ebsiting was furious. Dont worry, there will be many researchers in the future. After all, not everyone likes fighting and killing. When the time comes, Ill select some good candidates for you to train. Once they become successful, you wont be so busy, Song Jian reassured. Hmmph, thats more like it! Dr. Ebsiting snorted and turned away. After a moment, he felt something was wrong. When he turned back, Song Jian had disappeared without a trace. No, Song Jian, come back! In the end, isnt the whole research institute still being propped up by me alone? Dr. Ebsitings roar echoed throughout Manor Castle. This old guys reaction is quick! Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his brow and muttered to himself. It wasnt that Song Jian didnt want to assign people to the research institute; he simply had no suitable candidates. For now, Dr. Ebsiting had to support it by himself, cultivating talent while conducting research. Most.p> players who entered were between eighteen and thirty years old, with very few outside that age range. Although there were people from all professions, it was challenging to find researchers. After spending a day in the city, Song Jian noticed that while the number of players in the City of Hope Alliance had not increased, the number of NPCs was continually growing. These NPCs were either powerful or had unique skills. Because the City of Hope had successfully been established, more and more NPCs were attracted to it. Many places where NPCs could be recruited, such as taverns, became increasingly lively. Many players had their own Followers, and whether doing quests or leveling up, having helpers increased efficiency exponentially. After a day, Song Jian opened the Abyssal Gate and returned to Abyssal Hell. As soon as he entered, he was greeted with darkness and scorching red light flickering like flames, illuminating only small areas around him. I really admire those players who have changed their professions to Abyssal ones. To think they can survive in such a harsh environment Song Jian pursed his lips, about to head towards the city shown on the map when he suddenly felt an immense threat looming over him. Soul Wander! With a thought, his body instantly turned transparent, and a barrage of magical energy struck the spot where he had been; Boom, boom, boom! Explosions covered every inch of ground within several meters of Song Jian. From afar, hundreds of players relentlessly unleashed various skills on his location. This was an ambush. orld;>Song Jian had been seen leaving a day ago, and it had given the players on the Desolate Highland enough time to gather a considerable force. ! !!}, The bombardment lasted for more than ten seconds. Song Jians location had sunk more than a foot deep, with a crater more than five meters in diameter at the center. He must be dead, right? No matter how strong he is, he couldnt possibly withstand the attack of so many players a player hesitated. He must be. Even if he had an iron body, he should have been blown to pieces, right? Humph, a mere human dares to run wild in Abyssal Hell. Hes simply courting death! Do you know his identity? Its said that hes the leader of a large Alliance Not just any leader, their Alliance has successfully built a city. The first player Alliance to do so! Its all over the forums! Several days had already passed, giving the players on the Desolate Highlands ample time to gather information about Song Jian. The leader of Doomsday Citys primary Alliance and the top-ranked person on the honor leaderboard couldnt be kept a secret. As for why he came to Abyssal Hell, many players speculated that it was due to a quest, but the exact details remained unknown. When the dust settled, everyone slowly gathered around, staring into the massive crater but seeing nothing. Is he disintegrated? someone guessed. Impossible! Since he killed so many players in Abyssal Hell and gained so many merits, how could we not get any dropped items after killing him? someone objected. If a player killed someone from an opposing faction, the drop rate would increase significantly. The higher the merit, the higher the drop rate. With Song Jians merits, it would be practically impossible for no items to drop after his death. Did he run away? someone guessed. Maybe he has some life-saving skill! Just then, a dragons roar sounded overhead, and everyone looked up to see a vague shadow floating in mid-air. A torrent of scorching flames, like a waterfall, poured down towards them. Chapter 763 - Chapter 763: Chapter 763: Undead Bone Wing Chapter 763: Chapter 763: Undead Bone Wing Dragon Breath, its Song Jians Black Dragon war pet! someone exclaimed, immediately using Acceleration Skill to flee to a distant spot; The appearance of the war pet meant that Song Jian wasnt dead. Although they had more people, Song Jian definitely wouldnt engage them head-on. The fact that only the Black Dragon had appeared so far and not Song Jian himself confirmed this. No matter how many people they had, they couldnt possibly be a match for a Black Dragon, which could fly. Even if hundreds of people worked together to kill the Black Dragon, how many of them would die in the process? Moreover, Song Jian was hiding and wouldnt stand idly by as his war pet was killed; Some smarter players had already started fleeing, while others were still shouting loudly, calling for everyone to attack the Black Dragon. After all, they had a numerical advantage. Song Jian, no matter what, was just one person, alone in Abyssal Hell. Even if he was the leader of a war alliance, he couldnt possibly summon others here; In the end, there were still about forty or fifty people left. They couldnt believe that Song Jian would dare show himself in front of so many people. Even if he was incredibly powerful, a single skill from so many people could blow him to pieces; Far away, on a heated rock, Song Jian stood quietly with his vertical eye in the middle of his forehead emitting a faint light, watching the Abyssal players attacking the Black Dragon; System: You killed a professional player in Abyssal Hell. The player is a civilian. This kill is an honorable one; you gain 1 merit point; System: You killed a professional player in Abyssal Hell. The player is a civilian. This kill is an honorable one; you gain 3 merit points; Within a short while, Song Jians system messages were intermittently popping up with notifications; The first-tier Black Dragon, even when faced with dozens of times more players, didnt falter. Although its Vitality Points were gradually dropping, it had killed even more Abyssal Hell players. Not everyone had an escape skill as powerful as Soul Wander. The Black Dragon was Song Jians war pet, so naturally, all the merit points earned from killing Abyssal Hell players were attributed to him. As the Black Dragons Vitality Points were reduced to a third, Song Jians merit points had increased by twenty-eight. That meant the Black Dragon had killed more than a dozen Abyssal Hell players. Push harder, desperately output, its almost done! someone shouted loudly. After more than a dozen deaths, it caused a disturbance among the forty or fifty people. If it werent for the Black Dragons Vitality Points nearly running out, the remaining people would have scattered already; Far away, Song Jian sneered, and with a wave of his hand, the Black Dragon that was continuously spewing Dragon Breath in the air suddenly disappeared. In an instant, all their attacks fell into empty space; Everyone was dumbfounded, a heaviness rushed to their hearts. They all forgot: the Black Dragon wasnt a BOSS, but Song Jians war pet. He could withdraw it into the Pet Space at any time; Find him! The human must be nearby if he can withdraw his pet! A player suddenly roared, his tone filled with anger; So many players ambushing one human, only to be toyed with by him. The remaining thirty or forty players all felt their faces burning with shame. Find him! Yes, he must be nearby. Warlocks, use Demonic Vision to see where he is! In the Abyssal profession, many skills could increase dark vision. Normally, it would only reach about seven to eight meters, but when an enhanced dark vision skill was used, they could see more than ten or even twenty meters away. However, it was easy to use such skills, but the duration was short and the cooldown time was long, so they couldnt use it continuously. They could only use it at critical moments; Over there, on that rock! an Abyssal Warlock suddenly pointed to the left and shouted. Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, and indeed, there was a silhouette standing on a rock about ten meters away, although they couldnt see the persons face clearly due to the distance. Its him! Attack! A thin man growled, and bone spurs suddenly emerged from his shoulder blades. As he groaned in pain, the bone spurs grew rapidly, extending continuously. In no time, a pair of wings made entirely of bone appeared on his back; Whoosh~ The bone wings flapped, and a strong gust of wind blew. The thin man took to the air and quickly flew toward Song Jian; Its Zack! I didnt expect him to be here too! Some players recognized the thin man; What? The most famous Bounty Hunter from Desolate Highland? They say no one he sets his sights on has ever escaped his pursuit! Hmph, Undead Bone Wing. Only he would have this piece of external equipment! Lets go too, surround and kill that human! Move! Kill that human and avenge our brothers! Zacks eyes emitted a faint green light, which was his skill for increasing dark vision, Undead Evil Eye. He had acquired it along with the external equipment Undead Bone Wing, and even maxed out the skill. Although the skill level was only seven, at maximum level, it not only expanded his dark vision to thirty meters, but also granted him Deterrence, an active skill. This could only be used when he made eye contact with the target while in Undead Evil Eye status, and it could deter the opponent for three seconds; Three seconds of an upper hand were enough for him to inflict significant damage on his target. Thats why he had become a famous Bounty Hunter in Desolate Highland. Song Jian, Ill borrow your head today! Zack looked at Song Jian in front of him and smirked. As he saw it, Song Jian stood so high because his dark vision range was pathetically small. Zack planned to take advantage of this weakness to kill him; In midair, Zack circled around and landed behind Song Jian. His white Bone Spur, more than three feet long, stabbed toward Song Jians heart; Die! Zack was less than a meter away from Song Jian, his Bone Spur emitting a green light as it accelerated at a furious speed; Thud~ The Bone Spur easily pierced Song Jians heart, but before the surprise on Zacks face had time to fade, the Song Jian in front of him turned into a puff of black smoke; Your damage is really high! A surprised voice came from the side, followed by four long swords swinging like shooting stars in the air, drawing arcs towards Zack; Broken Wing Dance! Flash Thunder Strike! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Sweeping Sword Style! This time, Song Jian didnt use the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. Instead, he controlled four long swords to perform four different sword techniques, continuously hacking at Zack; How could this be! Zack waved the Bone Spur to block the attacks, and the Undead Bone Wings on his back flapped continuously, but damage numbers kept popping up above his head; Chapter 764 - Chapter 764: Chapter 764: Demon Slayer Canyon Chapter 764: Chapter 764: Demon Slayer Canyon Zack only had 1,800 Vitality Points. Even though he was at level 33 and possessed the Undead Bone Wings, he had not passed the first rank combat power test. He was a formidable adversary for an average player, but in front of Song Jian, he was inconsiderable. As the four long swords danced around, spouts of blood shot from Zack. Even his Undead Bone Wings were reduced to two damage-ridden main bones. Impossible, how could your damage be so high? In less than ten seconds, Zack was soaked with blood, with only 300 Vitality Points remaining. He looked at Song Jian with fear in his eyes, like facing the Death God himself. He lost all his courage to fight, only thinking about how to escape; There was a large group of players a dozen meters behind him. Those who were observant noticed the disheveled Zack and slowed their rush towards him, much to Zacks frustration. If these players could hurry, they might provide him a chance to escape. But now, facing Song Jian with full Vitality, Zack was filled with despair; Flash Thunder Strike! All four long swords flew into the air, then slashed towards Zack. Flashes of lightning sparkled on the swords, finally striking Zack with a mighty force. Boom, boom, boom~ The camera flashed as if it was daytime, Zack took three lightning strikes, and his Vitality Points hit zero. The remaining strikes were raining down on his unresponsive body; Song Jian scooped up a dimly silver item that Zack had dropped, glanced at the players rushing towards him, and his figure instantly turned transparent, disappearing on the spot. A successful ambush was avoided by Song Jian using the Soul Wander skill. Even without any losses, Song Jian was reluctant to experience death again even if he could use the passive skill Enemy of Death God. But through this ambush, Song Jian understood that someone must have seen him leaving the Abyssal Hell last time. He would have to be more careful the next time he wanted to leave. Running across the wilderness for a day and a night, Song Jian finally saw tall city walls in front of him. This was the main city, the Flame Furnace, in the Desolate Highland area. Every brick of this city was made from molten red lava stones. The surface of the lava stones emitted soft, illusory flames, making the entire city built from lava stones look red-hot from a distance, as if it was constantly engulfed in flames. It resembled a giant furnace, which was the origin of its name the Flame Furnace. Just as the city came into Song Jians sight, he suddenly received a system message: System: You have discovered the City of the Flame Furnace, controlled by the sixth Abyss Demon King, Estantin. You have unlocked the map of the Desolate Highland; In an instant, a large area of the Abyssal Hells map was illuminated. It was the entire map of the Desolate Highland area where Song Jian was now. This made Song Jians journey in the Abyssal Hell much easier. Upon seeing the city in the distance, Song Jian continued walking forward. He only realized when he got closer to the city that he probably wouldnt be able to enter any of the main Abyssal Hell cities; at the gate of the Flame Furnace, a team of Abyss Demons with at least first-level peak combat power was guarding it. Those entering and leaving the city were all creatures of Abyssal Hell and players with Abyss professions. If he approached as a human, he would definitely attract the attention of the city guards. To find the thread of Abyssal Demon Flame left by the Abyss Demon King, at the very least, Song Jian had to enter the citys library to learn about the history of the city over the past century and find clues from there; But now Song Jian couldnt even enter the city, let alone get into the library in it. Song Jian sat on a small mound outside the city, frowning deeply; Just then, a group of players with Abyss professions walked from a distance towards the main city. They were loudly discussing on their way and didnt notice Song Jian, who was not far away from them, was gazing at them intently. How far along are you with your quest? A man in leather armor with two short guns on his waist asked loudly to someone in the group. Its too hard. I have no idea why, but my continuous quest has taken me to the Demon Slayer Canyon on the third ring. The monsters there are all above level 35, I cant go in at all. Haha, only you would be so lucky, to accept a hidden mission. Hey, do you guys think theres something the Abyss Demon King has left in that canyon, why else would this mission be called the Benevolence of the Abyss Demon King? This is a continuous mission. If theres any inheritance, it would probably be on the final ring. Im just on the third ring now, I guess I have to go to the Demon Slayer Canyon to get some quest items As the group continued walking and talking, they swiftly passed the mound where Song Jian was laying in wait. They didnt notice an invisible figure, laying upon the mound, watching them intently. Reportedly its to explore the information about the Abyss Demon Flame left by the sixth Abyss Demon King in an abandoned temple in Demon Slayer Canyon. I suspect that the final reward of this quest might be the Abyss Demon Flame left by the sixth Abyss Demon King! The man who accepted the quest boasted. Abyss Demon Flame, youre going to hit the jackpot if you get that. Isnt your occupation a blacksmith? The Abyss Demon Flame is a Strange Fire. Your Forge Art would be top-notch. Remember to forge some equipment for your brothers! Someone said enviously. We arent there yet. I cant even enter the Demon Slayer Canyon, let alone complete the mission. Who knows when I will get the Abyss Demon Flame. The man sighed and responded; We will help you with it. Tomorrow, we can go to the Demon Slayer Canyon together. With seven or eight of us, theres no reason we cant escort you to finish your quest, right? Yes, yes! We dont have anything better to do anyway. Lets go to the Demon Slayer Canyon and help Little Bear finish his mission. But Little Bear, you better not forget your buddies if you really get the Abyss Demon Flame! The group exclaimed together. Of course not, my Forge Art is already at level seven. If I really get the Abyss Demon Flame, Silver quality equipment for everyone, I promise! The name Abyss Warrior, identified as Little Bear, patted his chest and assured loudly. Demon Slayer Canyon Song Jian slowly recovered from his soul state. He meditated as he watched the group walk away. If he couldnt enter the city, he might as well check out the Demon Slayer Canyon they mentioned. Perhaps he could find some information about the Abyssal Demon Flame there; Thinking about this, Song Jian opened up the map and began to study it carefully; Chapter 765 - Chapter 765: Chapter 765: White Bone Spirit Talisman Chapter 765: Chapter 765: White Bone Spirit Talisman System: You have entered Demon Slayer Canyon; Song Jian looked at the hundreds of meters deep canyon before him, the sight of which seemingly endless, a hint of astonishment surfaced on his face. He found that the walls of the canyon were as smooth as a mirror, as if they were chopped out with a sword. But who could leave such terrifying sword marks on the earth? Even the zenith of ones combat power at the third stage couldnt achieve this, making Song Jian suspect that this canyon could only be created by a sword strike from divine beings as spoken of in legends. The entrance of the canyon was a long slope, with boulders scattered all over. Thirty-five level Flame Demons respawned here. Each was about the size of an average adult, with horns growing on their heads and a faint red flame burning all over their bodies. There would occasionally respawn some leaders of the Flame Demons here, all of which were thirty-five level elite BOSS, and had combat capabilities of the first stage. Average players were no match for these BOSS at all, so few people would come here to level up. Looking at the canyon in front of him, Song Jian suddenly thought of the item he picked up from Zack. He hadnt had time to check it before he left, so now it was a good opportunity to see if he could use it; This is Song Jian took out the item dropped by Zack from his package, which was a bead carved from bone, named Undead Bone Bead. This is actually a charm Song Jian looked at the properties of this bone bead, a look of surprise surfaced on his face, and with a thought, this bone bead turned into a stream of air, flowing toward Song Jians chest; Song Jians Hexagram Array Diagram embedded in the Nightslaughter, had already fused two charms, namely the Dragon Blood Talisman and the Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm. This Undead Bone Charm was the third charm; Undead Bone Charm: Intelligence +8, Spirit +8, Defense increased by 100 points, Special Effect: Bone Shield (Active), the ability to summon three Undead Bone Shields, lasts for 30 seconds with a cooldown of 5 minutes; Under the state of Bone Shield, overall defense is increased by 80%, resistance is increased by 50%, immune to damage below 100 points, damage over a hundred points will cause damage to the Bone Shield. During its duration, after the Bone Shield breaks, it will inflict 500 points of piercing damage to all enemies within a range of 10 meters per shattered piece; With a thought, three shields made of bone structures appeared around Song Jians body, slowly revolving. Song Jians defense and resistance immediately improved by a large margin. The method of increasing defense and resistance by a percentage will have a greater increase as time progresses. Now, after Song Jian activated the Bone Shield, the increased defense and resistance were almost equivalent to a level 35 silver gear. As Song Jians power increases, his defense and resistance will improve even more significantly. Song Jian walked towards the Demon Slayer Canyon. He had barely walked ten meters when a Flame Demon suddenly rushed out from behind a huge rock, roaring and charging at him; Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian instinctively put out his fastest sword skill. Three Sword Qis mixed with electricity damage almost simultaneously slashed at the Flame Demon. Without showing any mercy, the claws of the Flame Demon swiped at Song Jian; Song Jians Bone Shield hadnt ended yet. The gigantic claws engulfed in fire collided harshly with the Bone Shield, making a sound similar to that of claws scratching on glass; Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly, he realized that a tiny crack had appeared on the surface of the Bone Shield; Bang! The Flame Demon didnt mind the Sword Qi that hit its body, and threw another punch at Song Jian. The Bone Shield trembled violently a couple of times, revealing a noticeable crack. However, at the same time, the protective shield, which already showed a significant crack, blinked, and it astonishingly switched places with the Bone Shield next to it; The three Bone Shields held a joint defense, sharing the damages. Either all three shields would shatter, or none at all; After taking seven or eight heavy punches from the Flame Demon, the Bone Shield finally began to crackle; in the meanwhile, Song Jian had inflicted over six thousand points of damage to the Flame Demon, reducing its vitality points to less than one-tenth. At the moment the shattering sound was heard, the three Bone Shields fragmented into dozens of palm-sized pieces, shooting out in all directions; The Flame Demon was hit by five or six bone fragments, each one causing 500 points of damage; The Flame Demon, which was already severely injured, let out a cry of agony. Its body was wrapped in a ball of fire, and it didnt take long to turn into a pile of ashes. This Bone Shield, with both offense and defense integrated, is quite powerful! Song Jian nodded satisfactorily. This Flame Demon might not be a BOSS, but its power is comparable to elite monsters in instances. The Bone Shield could withstand seven or eight of its attacks, so its defense is indeed impressive. What surprised Song Jian the most, was the bone fragments that shot out when the shield shattered in the end. Each fragment dealt 500 real damage points, ignoring the targets defense; Plus, if the distance was close, each attack could be hit by five or six bone fragments at least, inflicting over two thousand points of damage. This was real damage, with no any consumption. Even when facing a BOSS, such damage would surprise anyone. The 5-minute cooldown wasnt too long, most importantly, this skill did not consume anything, as long as the cooldown ended, it could be used directly. If encountering a BOSS, this could even be used several times during a fight. Compared with the three-hour cooldown of the Iron Feather Wings, this skill could practically be used as a regular one. Walking further along the canyon, Song Jian encountered more and more Flame Demons. His pet Black Dragon was recovering in the Pet Space and could not assist in the fight temporarily, so Song Jian summoned the Stone Man Gulu. However, as more and more Flame Demons appeared, Song Jian felt somewhat overwhelmed. These Flame Demons were in groups of at least three to five, sometimes even seven or eight gathered together. There are too many monsters here, and its unknown where the temple is. If I continue to go deeper and get surrounded, I might really die here Song Jian frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then took out the Book of the Abyss, wanting to see if there were any useful skills in it; The skills on the first two layers had already been activated by Song Jian, and he couldnt yet activate any skill on the third layer since each required millions of battle experiences. However, Song Jians gaze quickly fell on the Abyss Temptation skill; Maybe I can use this skill, charm a few Flame Demon slaves to serve as cannon fodder? Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 766 - Chapter 766: Chapter 766: Skill Advancement Chapter 766: Chapter 766: Skill Advancement The success rate of the Abyss Temptation skill was quite high, but its drawback was that it took a long time to cast, and the enslaved creatures were prone to betrayal after being charmed. With the Bone Shield, Song Jian could cast the skill before the shield shattered. As for betrayal, he only needed the Flame Demons to act as cannon fodder; they would probably die before they had a chance to betray him. As Song Jian ventured deeper, he encountered three Flame Demons huddled together, blocking the path ahead. If he wanted to continue further, these three demons would have to be eliminated first; Along the way, some Flame Demons were positioned off the beaten path and could be bypassed, but some not only blocked the path but also moved back and forth. If one didnt have stealth skills, it would be impossible to get through without exerting much effort to kill them. Song Jian wasnt here to fight monsters and level up; he had to find the temple mentioned by other players as soon as possible. Seeing the three Flame Demons in front of him, Song Jian didnt immediately rush into battle but instead stood at a distance, waiting patiently and observing. Soon, he picked up a small pebble and tossed it towards the nearest Flame Demon. He didnt throw the stone at the demon itself, but instead aimed for a rock three meters away from it. Thud~ The sound of the pebble falling into a crevice attracted the Flame Demons attention. It couldnt help but walk a couple of steps towards the noise, swinging its head from side to side as it looked around. The other two Flame Demons merely glanced at it before turning their heads away, unaffected by the sound. Song Jian was delighted and threw another stone at the approaching Flame Demon For Song Jian, this was akin to playing with fire; one misstep and he might end up attracting all three Flame Demons to fight him. However, for Song Jian, three elite monsters at level 35 that hadnt even reached First-order Combat Power didnt pose much of a threat. Along the way, hed already used up more than half of his supplies. If he continued at this rate, he probably wouldnt last twenty-four hours before running out of supplies and leaving the Abyssal Gate to collapse. Fortunately, Song Jian managed to lure the first Flame Demon towards him without alerting the other two demons. Now, he could cast Abyss Temptation. Gulu, the stone golem, rushed forward to engage the Flame Demon, while Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss and began chanting the spell for Abyss Temptation. As soon as Abyss Temptation was cast, it immediately attracted the Flame Demons hatred. With a low growl, it abandoned Gulu and rushed towards Song Jian. But just then, a stone the size of a grinding wheel slammed into the Flame Demons head, momentarily stunning it for three seconds. During these three seconds, Gulu relentlessly pummeled the Flame Demon, causing hundreds of points of damage to float above its head. However, once the stun effect ended, the Flame Demon was still irresistibly drawn towards Song Jian. Abyss Temptation forcibly attracted hatred; unless the target was beaten senseless, it was difficult to successfully charm them. But this time, Song Jian had the Bone Shield, so he didnt need to bring the Flame Demon to the brink of death before charming it. Gulu continued attacking the demon from behind as the Flame Demon charged towards Song Jian. Its burning claws relentlessly rained blows on the Bone Shield, causing a series of deep, resonating thuds. Just before the Bone Shield shattered, a black Abyss Rune floated out of the Book of the Abyss and flew towards the Flame Demons forehead. Upon seeing the Abyss Rune, the Flame Demons face contorted with fear. It halted its attacks and turned to flee into the distance. However, the moment the Abyssal Slave Rune appeared, it indicated that Song Jians Abyss Temptation skill had succeeded. It was impossible for the demon to evade the Slave Rune by running away. As the sound of burning flesh resounded, accompanied by the low howl of the Flame Demon, its attribute above its head instantly turned from red to green in Song Jians eyes. With a bitter expression, the Flame Demon slowly approached Song Jian, lowering its head in submission. The Abyssal Slave Rune constantly tormented its body and soul; as long as thoughts of harming Song Jian invaded its mind, it would relentlessly torture the demon until it abandoned such thoughts. Such torture would make the Flame Demon feel fear and dread in the short term, but in the long run, once it adapted to this torment and became capable of enduring it, then the moment of betrayal would arrive. With the first Flame Demon under his control, dealing with the rest became much easier. After the Bone Shields cooldown time ended, Song Jian lured the other two demons one by one. Gulu and the first Flame Demon acted as a distraction while Song Jian cast Abyss Temptation. As the Flame Demon charged towards him, he activated the Bone Shield to block the damage inflicted on him. As long as Song Jian didnt take damage, the Abyss Temptation skill wouldnt be interrupted. Half an hour later, three Flame Demons stood beside him, each with an identical Abyssal Slave Rune etched on their foreheads. With these three Flame Demons, Song Jians controlled team grew like a snowball, increasing in size. More Flame Demons were charmed, some betrayed him or were directly killed, but overall, the number of Flame Demons under Song Jians control continued to increase. Finally, when eight Flame Demons stood behind Song Jian, virtually filling the entire valley passage, he received a system prompt: System: Abyss Temptation target limit reached. To break the charm limit, continue to upgrade Abyss Temptation skill level! Song Jian was stunned. What was going on? Werent the skills in the Book of the Abyss supposed to be MAX level when activated? How could they still be upgraded? Upon opening the Book of the Abyss, he discovered that beneath the Abyss Temptation skill icon, a line of small text appeared, indicating that one million battle experience was required to advance the skill from Abyss Temptation to Abyss Intimidation. Not only would the number of controlled slaves increase from eight to fifteen, but their initial loyalty would also be higher, making betrayal less likely and indirectly extending the duration of control. Most importantly, the casting time of the skill would be significantly shortened, and it would no longer forcibly control the targets hatred. Compared to Abyss Temptation, this was practically a qualitative change. In every aspect, Abyss Intimidation was on a totally different level than Abyss Temptation; However, the battle experience required to advance to Abyss Intimidation had also increased exponentially. Initially, activating Abyss Temptation had only cost one hundred thousand battle experience, but now advancing to Abyss Intimidation required a million experience points C a hundredfold increase. This was practically equivalent to one-eighth of the experience Song Jian needed to level up. Even if he diligently killed monsters and leveled up, it would take at least three or four days. Chapter 767 - Chapter 767: Chapter 767: Abyss Intimidation Chapter 767: Chapter 767: Abyss Intimidation Abyss Intimidation, Abyss Intimidation! Song Jian kept muttering in his heart. Would it be worth it to spend three to four days advancing such a powerful skill? Of course, it would be. If Song Jian had enough battle experience now, he would have chosen to advance without a second thought. But he had just leveled up, and his battle experience was far from reaching ten million, not even a hundred thousand. He wanted to advance this skill but just couldnt. If the Abyss Temptation can be advanced, what about the other skills? A brilliant idea flashed across Song Jians mind, he turned his attention to the other skills in the Book of the Abyss. Unfortunately, no matter which skill icon he clicked on, he received a system prompt saying, The conditions for advancing this skill have not been met. Cannot advance. Never mind, triggering the conditions for an advancement is a surprise. However, this means I can no longer avoid those Flame Demons. I must bulldoze my way through! Song Jian muttered internally. His initial idea of finding the temple was replaced by the urge to gain battle experience through monster hunting. Owning eight Flame Demons amounting to the strength of Level 35 Elite monsters meant Song Jian had the power to sweep through the entire Demon Slayer Canyon. The next moment, Song Jian transformed into the Abyssal Warlock again. Amidst a group of Flame Demons acting as meat shields, he stood in the back, continuously casting spells acquired from the Book of the Abyss. A day passed like that, and the number of Flame Demons around Song Jian was consistently eight. Without any healing method, Song Jian waited until the Vitality Points of a controlled Flame Demon Slave were about to run out before choosing to remove the Abyssal Slave mark, attack this Flame Demon Slave as a group to gain battle experience, thoroughly squeezed out its value, and then went on to charm another Flame Demon. The deeper into the Demon Slayer Canyon, the wider it became, and the more Flame Demons. At this point, Song Jian suddenly spotted a remarkably more significant monster than the regular Flame Demons in the distance. Upon closer inspection, it was a Level 35 Elite Boss C the Flame Demon Leader. If I can charm this Flame Demon Leader into becoming a slave, its effect is undoubtedly much better than ordinary Flame Demons! Song Jian gazed at the huge figure, calculating internally. However, it seemed impossible to control this Elite Boss with the Abyss Temptation skill. Eight Flame Demons could not stop the Elite Boss from charging at Song Jian. Also, this Level 1 Boss had a mightier attack power than ordinary monsters. The Bone Shield couldnt stand it for long, making it impossible for Song Jian to successfully cast the Abyss Temptation. I have to advance to Abyss Intimidation at least, to charm this Elite Boss into a slave! Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at his battle experience that was still two-thirds away from ten million, Song Jian secretly marked the location of this Boss and began to clear those ordinary Flame Demons incessantly. One day, two days, three days News about the ambush had already caused a sensation in the main city of the Desolate Highland, Flame Furnace. Many Abyss players were shocked. The ambush of over a hundred people had not succeeded. Just how formidable was this human named Song Jian? The Flame Furnace city once again raised the bounty on Song Jian. Anyone who killed Song Jian could receive five million Doomsday Coins. Such high bounty had never appeared in the city. At this point, not just Abyss players, even several Abyss NPCs, were tempted by the high bounty, joining the ranks of hunting Song Jian. After three endless days of battling Flame Demons, Song Jian finally gathered ten million battle experience. Ten million experience points seemed like a lot, but for current Song Jian, leveling up would require nearly one hundred million experience points. If just grinding monsters of the same level, it would take thousands of kills to level up. At anyones best performance, taking at least half a month would be needed to level up. Taking a deep breath, Song Jian directly tapped the advancement button for the Abyss Temptation skill. A ray of white light flashed by, and the small increment of experience he just gained was instantly wiped out. In place of the Abyss Temptation skill, a golden skill appeared C the Abyss Intimidation. Abyss Intimidation (Active): MAX. Skill Effect: After locking on to a target, this skill is cast on the target, stunning them for three seconds. The target is forcibly transformed into the users slave. This process lasts ten seconds. During this skills release, the users hatred of the target gradually increases. The skill can be interrupted. Any damage to the user during the release process will interrupt the skill. After the casting period ends, a seed of fear will be planted in the targets heart, making them the users slave. This skill has a small chance of failing to cast. The stronger the targets willpower, the higher the failure rate. After a failed cast, it inflicts 1,000 points of real damage on the target, concurrently feared for 5 seconds. Skill Cost: 30% Spirit Points. Slave Quantity: 8/12. After a successful advancement, Song Jian couldnt wait to verify the effect of Abyss Intimidation. He began casting Abyss Intimidation towards a distant Flame Demon. As soon as he uttered the spell, he caught the attention of the Flame Demon, which roared and charged at Song Jian. Just as it took a step forward, its body suddenly shuddered, and a look of terror spread across its face, immobilizing it. Three seconds later, the Flame Demon woke up from its stunned state. Its eyes looking towards Song Jian were filled with fear. After hesitating, it still continued to pounce on Song Jian, knowing that if it killed Song Jian, it could escape the miserable fate of becoming a slave. Just as it decided to rush forth, a rock was hurled at it, followed by eight roaring Flame Demons charging towards it, making it impossible for it to reach Song Jian. Before it could break free from the eight Flame Demons, an Abyss Slave mark glowing with a black light floated out from the Book of the Abyss, heading straight for its forehead. Abyss Intimidation, Enslave! A deep voice echoed in the Flame Demons ears, leaving it in a daze. By the time it regained consciousness, the Abyss Slave mark had already been engraved on its forehead. Song Jian had gained another Flame Demon slave. The effect of Abyss Intimidation was surprisingly good. Song Jian didnt even have to activate the Bone Shield and had directly enslaved a Flame Demon. Overjoyed, Song Jian immediately commanded the nine Flame Demons to move to another location. Soon, Song Jian had enslaved eleven Flame Demons. After casting Abyss Intimidation, not one of the eight original slaves betrayed him, and the control duration was more than double the previous one. It must have been a hidden attribute of Abyss Intimidation C it would intimidate already controlled slaves and reduce their betrayal rate. Eleven Flame Demons surrounded Song Jian. At this moment, Song Jians eyes were set on the distant Flame Demon Leader. Chapter 768 - Chapter 768: Chapter 768: World BOSS Chapter 768: Chapter 768: World BOSS Having the Abyss Intimidation and the assistance of eleven Flame Demons, Song Jian initially thought that it would be easy to charm a Flame Demon leader into servitude. However, he never expected that the Flame Demon leader would also possess a skill similar to intimidation. Even though it only worked on Flame Demons, it caused slight errors in Song Jians plan; The eleven Flame Demons that were supposed to block the Flame Demon leader all knelt down, shivering uncontrollably after the leaders furious roar. No matter how Song Jian tried to stimulate the slave mark, it was useless. Despite being tortured in pain, they refused to attack the Flame Demon leader. Finally, it was Gulu, the Stone Man, who bravely held back Flame Demon leader, allowing Song Jians skill of Abyss Intimidation to be successfully cast. Thank goodness Ive acquired Abyss Intimidation, otherwise, I would have had to kill this Level 35 Elite BOSS! Song Jian mumbled, wiping his cold sweat; The strength of the Flame Demon leader was far superior to ordinary Flame Demons. The Bone Shield could only endure for three seconds before it shattered. If it werent for Gulus Throwing Stone Blocks skill causing the leader to be stunned at the critical moment, Song Jians Abyss Intimidation might have been forcibly interrupted. Though there were slight errors during the process, the result was good. Eventually, Song Jian still managed to successfully enslave the Flame Demon leader. Upon opening the Flame Demon leaders attribute interface, Song Jian saw the skill Demon Control as expected. Unlike the control skill of a Lord BOSS, the leaders Demon Control could only prevent Flame Demons from attacking it, but it couldnt command them to do anything else. If it was a Flame Demon Lord, its Demon Control skill could directly control ordinary Flame Demons. If Song Jian had encountered a Lord level BOSS, the ordinary Flame Demons he had enslaved would betray him instantly and, under the Bosss command, attack him. With the Flame Demon leader, Song Jian could more easily grind mobs. Ordinary Flame Demons were slaughtered by his new recruit without him having to lift a finger. Another day passed just like that. Song Jians grinding efficiency had improved considerably. His Experience Points increased from Level 37s 1% to 6%. Most surprisingly, none of the eleven ordinary Flame Demons betrayed him after he enslaved the Flame Demon leader. It was a pleasant surprise as the frequent use of Abyss Intimidation put a huge strain on his Spirit Points. Even if he had plenty of honey wine, too much of it would make him feel sick. To Song Jians disappointment, he hadnt found any clues about the temple in the Demon Slayer Canyon yet. At that moment, Song Jian noticed streaks of magical lights flashing in the distance within the gloomy canyon, dazzling like splendid fireworks, though they were a fair distance from where he stood. Are there players grinding mobs here? Song Jian was surprised. His merit points hadnt increased since he entered the Demon Slayer Canyon. The monsters here were all at least Level 35, so you hardly saw any Abyss players leveling up here. Yet, surprisingly, he discovered Abyss players deeper into the canyon. He retracted the Stone Man, Gulu, and controlled twelve Flame Demons to walk towards that direction, and hid himself among them. In Demon Slayer Canyon, seeing twelve Flame Demons together wasnt unusual. Even if discovered, it wouldnt attract attention; people would certainly not imagine a human hiding amid the group. After a five-minute run in the canyon controlling the Flame Demons, Song Jian finally approached the battle site. It was a noisy location where the light from magical spells shone brightly. Song Jian could finally see the situation clearly; There were at least fifty to sixty people in front of him who seemed to be Abyss players from a war alliance. They were attacking a giant Flame Demon. The Flame Demon was burly, over three meters tall, with red flames burning all over it. It had thick armor and wielded a huge weapon, constantly attacking with it; Song Jians vertical eye emitted a light, looking at this giant boss. Demon Guard Leader, Level 40 Lord, Vitality Points: 289621/320000 Song Jian inhaled sharply. A Level 40 Lord BOSS with a thick 320,000 Vitality Points. Even though he couldnt see the other attributes, the robust Vitality Points alone took him by surprise. A world BOSS! An idea flashed through Song Jians mind and he couldnt help but blurt it out; Only a world BOSS could have such a gigantic pool of health. Such an intimidating presence was something Song Jian had only previously heard of, and it was his first time witnessing it; Initially, when he saw so many people attacking the BOSS, he thought they were overdoing it. But now it seemed that just fifty to sixty people were trying to kill one world BOSS, this groups audacity was not small; Song Jians gaze again turned to the group of Abyss players and discovered varying roles among them. They were many special types like the Soul Ripper, suggesting they were elite among the Abyss players. Thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-five Song Jian counted. The levels of these players were no less than thirty-three, with the highest even being level thirty-six. Luckily, they didnt appear in Doomsday City. Otherwise, they would have replaced everyone among the top fifty of the honor ranking, Song Jian excluded. In the group, a player who seemed to be a mage was standing at the back, constantly issuing orders, commanding the other players to attack. This mage, dressed in a pitch-black robe, emanated a dense Abyss aura. Behind him, a pair of tattered dark wings were shedding black feathers which disappeared mid-air without causing any visible change to the wings; Fallen Angel Wings Song Jian narrowed his eyes at these dark wings as their properties slowly surfaced in his mind. Compared to Bounty Hunter Zacks Undead Bone Wings, the Fallen Angel Wings of this Abyss player mage were much more magnificent. Furthermore, the attributes were far more formidable. If Zacks Undead Bone Wings were of Silver quality, then these Fallen Angel Wings were at least Dark Gold, if not Epic quality. .. Chapter 769 - Chapter 769: Chapter 769: Furious Chapter 769: Chapter 769: Furious This Abyssal Mage player looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a handsome face and a light golden strand of hair falling on his forehead, giving him a noble air. Coupled with the black Abyssal aura constantly emanating from his body, he exuded an aristocratic feeling reminiscent of the Blood Clan. He was the leader of the entire team, and under his command, the whole squad appeared very coordinated. Although they played somewhat conservatively, they were attacking a World Boss, and no one knew what skills it possessed. Therefore, being more cautious made the Abyssal players under his command feel more at ease. This guy, he does have some organizational skills! Song Jian stared for a long time, nodding silently in his heart. He felt that even if Wang Qi were to compare with him, Wang Qi would be somewhat inferior; at the very least, Wang Qi would not have his strength. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the players attributes instantly appeared before them. Thomas, Profession: Abyssal Mage, Level: 37, First Order Combat Power. A 37-level player with First Order Combat Power? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. This was the only player Song Jian had seen so far who had passed the First Order Combat Power assessment. Many players could not pass the First Order Combat Power assessment after reaching level 30, so they could only wait until a month later to participate. As a result, many players who had risen to level 33, 34, or even higher levels had never possessed First Order Combat Power. Thomas, who had First Order Combat Power, exerted some pressure on Song Jian. However, Song Jian had passed the Double S assessment, so if he faced a First Order Combat Power passer below the S level, he would also occupy a huge advantage. Therefore, Song Jian would not be afraid of anything. Controlling the twelve Flame Demons, Song Jian slowly approached them. Having chosen the Abyssal profession meant giving up their human identities, so Song Jian wouldnt mind annihilating them if given the chance. Dealing with this group of players was not an impossible task for Song Jian at the moment. They were currently facing a level 40 World Lord BOSS. There were many players, but only one of them had First Order Combat Power. As long as Song Jian took action, the team might be annihilated here. Under Song Jians control, the Flame Demons quietly circled around to the side. The group of Abyssal profession players didnt notice Song Jian at all, as their entire focus was on the World BOSS before them. Suddenly, the Demon Leader let out a roar, and his flame-covered claws were raised into the air. Thomass face changed drastically as he shouted, The BOSS is about to unleash its ultimate move. Everyone, be careful! Boom! A scorching flame burst from the BOSS and spread in all directions. All the melee proficiencies that surrounded it were swept away, their heads displaying hundreds of points of fire damage. Quickly, however, the Abyss Warriors behind them stepped up, and the healers furiously replenished the melee fighters Vitality Points, soon restoring them to full. This group of players coordinated very skillfully, judging by their previous experiences of hunting numerous BOSSes. This was why they dared to attempt hunting a World BOSS with just fifty or sixty people. Although Song Jian seldom participated, the City of Hope Alliance had also organized many similar activities. The process was basically the same as the team in front of them, except that the City of Hope had never hunted a World BOSS before. This made Song Jian even more curious. After watching for some time, Song Jian found that these people were truly elite. Even in the face of hunting a World BOSS, they were organized and methodical. Even when the BOSS unleashed several ultimate moves, there were no accidents, and its Vitality Points continued to decrease. Curious about this team, Song Jians gaze turned to their chest emblem. The emblem of their guild was a Fallen Angel wielding a sharp blade. When Song Jian looked over, the words Fallen Angel Alliance appeared on the badge. Fallen Angel Alliance? Song Jians face was full of surprise, looking at the man who was commanding the battle and muttering, Could it be that this is the guild leader? It wasnt that Song Jian was guessing blindly; the pair of Fallen Angel Wings on the mans back were truly conspicuous. Anyone who saw him would be attracted to his wings that were constantly fluttering with black feathers. After spending so many days wandering in the Desolate Highland, Song Jian had learned a bit about the situation here from the players conversations. The Fallen Angel Alliance was arguably the most powerful alliance in the entire Desolate Highland area, virtually dominating the Blazing Furnace. Before entering the Demon Slayer Canyon, Song Jian had encountered many players from the Fallen Angel Alliance, and their quality and strength were much higher than those of other people. I only killed some small fries before, but if I mess with these people now, I might face the entire Fallen Angel Alliances pursuit. At that time Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly. So far, the Abyssal Demon Flame mission had no clue, and there was no shadow of the Swordsman Immortal profession inheritance. If he made a deadly enemy of the largest alliance in the Desolate Highland, Song Jian would most likely be unable to move an inch in this area. However, after thinking about it for a long time, Song Jian still decided to take action, sensing that it wouldnt be long before the Abyss Passage would open. This was a game progression that could not be stopped by humans. The Abyss profession players originally had an advantage, as they were rare professions. Although the environment was harsh, their leveling speed was at least double that of ordinary players. Their average level was at least five levels higher than ordinary players. If such a group of people appeared in the game world, it would definitely have a huge impact on ordinary players. These people were the elite of Abyss players, and eliminating a batch of them would at least reduce some pressure for the future. With this in mind, Song Jian no longer hesitated, controlling the Flame Demons to move closer and look for an opportunity. At this point, the Flame Demons had already extinguished the flames burning on the surface of their bodies and were in a lurking state, so they were not afraid of being discovered even if they got a little closer. The BOSSs Vitality Points have dropped to 30%, its about to go berserk. Everyone, be careful. Ranged profession, scatter, dont stand so close! Thomas warned in a deep voice. As soon as his words fell, all the surrounding ranged professions immediately began to move their positions, quickly dispersing and occupying suitable attacking spots. Ranged professions maintain output! Carter, raise the Shield Wall. Resist a wave of attacks and then retreat. Fasthan, prepare to attract the BOSSs aggro! After the Demon Guard Leader went berserk, the flames on his body became more intense. The edges of the flames began to show a hint of black, and his body size increased a little, making his attacks even more fierce. A wave of his blade sent all the frontal melee proficiencies flying away. The Guard Leader took a fierce step forward, causing the ground to tremble violently while a surge of air rushed forward. At this moment, an Abyss Warrior who had activated his Shield Wall roared and ruthlessly slammed into the Demon Guard Leader, using all his strength to chop his two-handed battle-axe onto the BOSSs body. Chapter 770 - Chapter 770: Chapter 770: Refreshed? Chapter 770: Chapter 770: Refreshed? The demonic guard commander was heavily struck and took two steps back instantly, all his hostility fully targeted on the player before him. He swung his weapon, slashing relentlessly at the player; The blazing blade, burning with intense flames, carried fire damage. If the player was not able to withstand the heat to a certain extent, he would be reduced quickly to ashes by the BOSS; Carter, who had activated his Shield Wall, had his damage reduced by 65%, yet still, even so, he struggled to withstand the onslaught of attacks from the now berserk World BOSS. His Vitality Points dwindled rapidly. Behind him were three Abyss Pastors, healing him continuously, but even they could only maintain his Vitality Points at about fifty percent. The rise and fall of his Vitality Points caused Carters heart to leap to his throat. He was mired in relentless combat, but he was also acutely aware of the duration of his Shield Wall skill. The moment the effect of the Shield Wall ended, even if three Abyss Pastors were healing him, he would be slashed to death directly by the BOSS; Three seconds before the Shield Wall expired, Carter began to retreat slowly. At this point, a man clad in black metallic armor and holding a large heavy shield taller than himself, fiercely slammed the shield towards Carter; Glancing at the man, Carters eyes showed a hint of envy. Even though all Abyss professions are rare, Abyss Warrior like the one before him were common among the Abyss professions; The man before him, clad in metallic armor and holding shields in both hands, is of a rare profession within the rare ones. He was an Abyss Shield Striker, a class lower than the epic profession, the Soul Ripper, but visibly a tier higher than ordinary ones like Abyss Warrior and Abyss Thief ; Abyss Shield Strikers are the only profession in Abyss that can use shields. Moreover, they can only use shields as their weapons and cannot equip any other weapons like swords; They can equip two one-handed shields at the same time, or a two-handed shield. This profession, renowned for their astounding defense, not only possessed a multitude of defensive skills but also dealt significant damage, alongside a plethora of skills that could knock back, stun, and slow their enemies. It could be said that they possess a shell as sturdy as a tortoise, combined with a wolf-like powerful attack; Fasthan launched a spiteful shield strike, seizing the hatred of the BOSS. The world BOSS, originally hacking away at Carter, suddenly set his sights on Fasthan. Seeing Fasthan successfully take over the BOSSs aggro, a smile finally appeared on Torass face. The plan was progressing steadily. Although the BOSSs special skill was unknown, the preparatory measures had taken effect. Killing this BOSS was only a matter of time. Victory seemed near, making every person involved in killing the BOSS feel much more relaxed. Boss, when can the Abyssal Passage be opened? I can hardly wait to return to the city a player shouted. Yeah, I really want to see the look on those arrogant fellows when they see me again. Humph! Hehe, Ive heard that after some time, there wont be any job transfers to Abyss professions. By the time we return to our original world, those who didnt job transfer will definitely regret it! Those players, in our eyes, are merely honor points. By then, we can also mess around with a Duke or Count title! Duke, Count? Youre too ambitious. How many would you have to kill for that? Id be satisfied if I can manage a Viscount! Haha, whats there to fear? Therell be plenty to kill then. For those who havent job transferred into Abyssal professions, theyll be worth nothing to us, just like pigs and sheep, waiting for us to slaughter! Yes, yes, haha, what Bloodhand said makes sense. It would be better if those players were scared off from entering the game ever again! The battle was nearing its end. The BOSSs vitality had dropped below 20%. The Abyss Shield Striker, who was tanking the BOSS, had his vitality constantly maintained above 80% due to the treatment from two Abyss Priests. Furthermore, the BOSSs berserk state was about to end. Besides external interference, it would only take about ten more minutes to kill off this World BOSS; Therefore, Thomas did not stop the chatter of the clansmen. Instead, he joined and discussed the matter with a smile on his face. Looking at the BOSS whose vitality was less than a fifth remaining, a flame of anticipation surfaced in Thomass eyes; A world BOSS, one that could possibly drop epic tier equipment! At this thought, he trembled with excitement; However, some things exceeded his expectations. When victory was near for everyone, seven or eight Flame Demons suddenly rushed out. Their blazing claws were lifted high, striking down simultaneously on the heads of four Abyss Mages; A series of piercing screams echoed; the four Abyss Mages fell to the ground almost simultaneously. The backline was thrown into chaos, and the ranged classes began to scatter; Be careful, the monsters have been refreshed! There are Flame Demons! Melee professions, quickly come and restrain them. These Flame Demons deal huge damage! Dammit, why do monsters have to spawn at this time! The team became instantly chaotic; Noticing the group of Flame Demons, Thomas was taken aback. During their hunt for the World BOSS, they had made sure to clear all the nearby minions. Even if they respawned, it wasnt possible for seven or eight monsters to appear at once; Damn it! How did these guys suddenly appear! Thomas was furious. Their arrival was too abrupt, catching everyone off guard. Moreover, these Flame Demons coordinated perfectly, killing off four Abyss Mages instantly. Thomas felt as though they had fallen into a longstanding trap; The death of four Abyss Mages had significantly lowered the teams offensive power, prolonging the time taken to kill the BOSS, leading to an increased risk of their team being wiped out; Warriors, four warriors, quickly restrain these few Flame Demons! Toras flapped his wings. A grey aura spiraled towards two of the Flame Demons, binding them firmly in place; The remaining Flame Demons, after killing the four Abyss Mages, pounced on the nearby ranged classes. The faces of several Abyss Priests paled as they fled in all directions; At this moment, a deep roar echoed. Thomas felt a chill run down his spine. This was not a sound that an ordinary Flame Demon could make. Looking up, he saw a Flame Demon leader, with four to five Flame Demons, rushing towards the Abyss Priests who were healing the Abyss Shield Striker; Stop them, dont let them get close! Thomas shouted, his forehead veins bulging out in exasperation. The whole team went into disarray; some were running in all directions, some continued to attack the BOSS, and some turned their attacks to the incoming Flame Demons. Thomas tried to direct orders loudly, hoping to regain control of the situation. There were fifty-seven people present. If they could divert half to lead the Flame Demons away, the remaining could still kill the World BOSS; Chapter 771 - Chapter 771: Chapter 771 Ambush Chapter 771: Chapter 771 Ambush An Abyss Hunter with a crossbow fixed to his right arm continuously fired at a Flame Demon. Once he successfully garnered the hatred of the demon, he started to run off into the distance. He was well-practiced at leading mobs away, having done it numerous times. It didnt matter if it was just a regular level-35 creature or a Boss; he could successfully lead them away. However, what he didnt notice was that, other than him, nearly everyone elses attempts at leading away the mobs had failed. It appeared that these Flame Demons were aware of the profession with slow movement speed and low defense and would always charge towards them. Despite attempts to lead them away, no one was successful. If it werent for that world Boss, I could easily take down this level 35 creature myself! A smirk appeared at the corner of the Abyss Hunters mouth as he turned and fired another arrow toward the Flame Demon. At that moment, a sharp whistle echoed in his ear. A long sword fiercely slashed towards him, dancing in the air as if controlled by an invisible arm. At the same time, another long sword was brought down on the Abyss Hunter, surrounded by several silver threads that whipped him repeatedly. Before he could react, two more swords were launched towards him like meteors. Four long swords simultaneously carried out four different sword techniques, leaving the player playing the Abyss Hunter profession with no time to react. He fell to the ground immediately. Song Jians basic damage had already exceeded five hundred points. Along with his weapon set, even his regular attacks could cause over two thousand points of damage. Using a skill, this damage could increase even further. Subtracting the opponents defense, theres no issue killing an Abyss Hunter with leather armor. The reason why this Abyss Hunter could successfully lead away this Flame Demon was precisely because the direction he was leading it was Song Jians hiding spot. The sudden death of the Abyss Hunter did not attract anyones attention, for the scene was already quite chaotic. If the Abyss Shield Striker was not still attracting the Bosss hatred, everyone might have already scattered and fled. Rogues, pair up and hold off the Flame Demons. These are just ordinary level 35 creatures. Just hold on for a bit! Carter, hold off that Boss. Everyone else, focus on attacking the world Boss. Try to kill it within five minutes! Thomas roared. Having eleven ordinary creatures and one elite Boss for a team of more than fifty people could only cause some minor chaos at most. Had several Flame Demons not suddenly focused their attacks on the four Abyssal Mages and instantly killed them before they could react, these small disturbances wouldnt have caused any casualties. Thomass face looked somewhat ugly as he suddenly noticed that in addition to the four Abyssal Mages, two Abyss Priests and one Abyss Hunter had also died. The Abyss Priests were challenged and killed by the elite Boss, but how did the Abyss Hunter die? Thomas wondered. An Abyss Hunter had an escape and survival ability along with the Abyss Rogue. Even in the wild, its survival ability was stronger than the Abyss Rogue. He just couldnt understand how an ordinary level 35 creature could kill an Abyss Hunter. Just then, a rogue bearing a Flame Demon suddenly screamed in agony and died instantly, shocking everyone. Thomas saw that this Abyss Rogues Vitality Points vanished from over ninety percent to zero. Alerted, he immediately yelled, Watch out, everyone! Were being ambushed! Everyone instantly became tense. What they feared the most during a world Boss fight was harassment. While Fallen Angel Alliance dominated in Flame Furnaces main city, there were still many who were dissatisfied with their alliance. Just then, another Abyss Priest was killed instantly at full health, causing everyone to panic. Its that human, the wanted human! someone shouted suddenly. When Song Jian killed this Abyss Priest, he had used a skill to enhance his dark field of vision, which allowed him to see Song Jians appearance clearly. That wanted human? Thomas exhaled in relief, fearing that this was a planned plot by other alliances in the Flame Furnace, preparing to ambush them. Because that would mean a group of people would be coming to ambush them C they might not only steal their world Boss, but they could even end up eliminating all of them. But if it was that wanted human, then it just meant that the other party was merely one person, merely coming to make a mess. Drunken Master, take a few people and kill him! Thomas shouted. Leave it to me! A middle-aged man with a scar on his cheek licked the blade of his weapon, revealing a ferocious smile. Concerning the human who had appeared in the Desolate Highland, the players of Fallen Angel Alliance had already heard about him. However, these past few days, they had been focussed on this world Boss, preparing to kill it. They did not have spare energy to participate in hunting down Song Jian. They never thought that when they did not go after him, this human actually came to them. Be careful and dont be careless. He has killed quite a number of Abyss players in the Desolate Highland! Thomas reminded. Hmph, he just killed some people through ambushes. If it comes down to face-to-face combat, I alone could take him down! said the Drunken Master arrogantly. Seeing five or six Abyss players following the Drunken Master and rushing towards Song Jian, Thomas suddenly had a bad feeling. Seeing a few Abyss players charging towards him, Song Jian did not retreat. Instead, he advanced with a cruel smile on his face. As soon as he thought, his figure turned transparent and charged towards the crowd. Stop him, dont let him get here! Thomas seemed to think of something, his face instantly changed as he shouted urgently. Several alert players immediately shifted their targets and started casting magic attacks towards Song Jian. But no matter what type of attack hit Song Jian, all that would appear were the words immune. Song Jian moved swiftly, his transparent figure quickly getting into the crowd. Four long swords flashed and danced around him. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique! A low hum sounded, and snowflakes filled the air around him. Along with the snow, a strong wind swept across the area, with countless Sword Qi covering an area of several tens of meters. Blood spattered from all the Abyss players, their Vitality Points dropping continuously. A thin layer of frost began to appear on everyones armor, causing their defense to drastically decrease. The defense decrease caused by Frosty Twilight was a percentage decrease. For those fragile occupations, this decrease in defense didnt matter. But for close-combat occupations with high armor points, the decrease in defense was terrifying. Looking at the Abyss Shield Striker holding a large shield and bearing the world Boss in front, Song Jian sneered. He pulled a potion from his pocket, threw it at the Shield Striker, and then, before his Soul Wander had ended, he charged towards the distance. During this escape, Song Jian also managed to chop down another Abyss Priest. PS: Thank you Zi Ling Bamboo Wang for the 100 Qidian Coin gift! Chapter 772 - Chapter 772: Chapter 772: Retreat Chapter 772: Chapter 772: Retreat Seeing that all the players from their alliance were already at half Vitality Points, with some even closer to death, a somber dreariness flowed over Thomass face. After muttering a few curses under his breath, a visible struggle of hesitation appeared in his eyes. The world BOSSs Vitality Points had already decreased to 10% or less. With five or six minutes at most, they could kill the BOSS. However, Song Jians recent attacks had taken down five or six players, resulting in a significant drop in the teams overall Combat Power. More crucially, there were only two healers left in their team, who were utterly inadequate for healing their many injured players. Should we give up? This thought continued to swirl around in Thomass mind. Giving up would mean that all their previous efforts were in vain. If they didnt give up and Song Jian launched another attack like the previous one, they would risk full-scale annihilation. His displacement attack is probably his trump card, with a cooldown time of at least ten minutes. Well have plenty of time to kill this world BOSS and then deal with him! A player whispered in Thomass ear. Thomass eyes brightened, and he roared, Focus all fire on the world BOSS. Drunkard, take a few men and clear out these minions, ASAP! It was this decision that plunged the Fallen Angel Alliance into an abyss of irreversible doom. The level 35 Flame Demons, under the attack of all players, wouldnt last long. At this point, only six remained. There was one more Flame Demon boss, but Carter had restrained it, preventing it from threatening the players. From afar, Song Jian watched as the Flame Demons he had painstakingly recruited were defeated one by one; nevertheless, he remained stoic. He had never expected these minion Flame Demons to annihilate the team before them. Song Jian summoned Rockman Gulu, then checked the Black Dragons Vitality Points, which had recovered to over 60%. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon. The Black Dragons Dragon Breath and Vortex Fireball, an area-of-effect attack and a single-target attack, both possessed impressive power, especially the Dragon Breath. Its power was not inferior to the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, and when combined, they could generate a power that exceeded the sum of their parts. Song Jian watched as the players from the Fallen Angel Alliance continued to attack the world BOSS, quietly awaiting the cooldown of his Soul Wander skill. Thomas had inaccurately estimated the cooldown time of Soul Wander. A fully upgraded Soul Wander skill only had a one-minute cooldown. Even without any unexpected events, it would take them at least five minutes to kill this world boss. It was due to the underestimation of Soul Wanders cooldown that what awaited the Fallen Angel Alliance was Destruction. A minute passed quickly, but Song Jian made no move, silently watching the ongoing fight between the Fallen Angel Alliance and the world BOSS. At this critical moment, the bosss Vitality Points were below 10% and continued to drop. Among the crowd attacking the BOSS, several players with rogue roles had disappeared. Clearly, they were Thomass contingency plan against Song Jians sudden attack. 8%, 7%, 6%, The world BOSSs Vitality Points kept dropping. When they reached 3%, Thomas still didnt see Song Jian making a move. It seems his ability cooldown is indeed very long! Finally, Thomas breathed a sigh of relief. A satisfied smile unconsciously appeared on his face. There was a high probability that a world BOSS would drop Epic level equipment. His alliance had prepared many days for this, with killing a world BOSS being the end goal. Victory was in sight. If Song Jian hadnt interfered, no player would have died in this hunt. With these thoughts in mind, Thomass face hardened. He was determined to rally all players of his alliance to relentlessly hunt down Song Jian once they returned. However, just then, Thomas suddenly sensed a surge of potent magic energy above his head. Looking up, he saw a massive Black Dragon looming above them, its mouth wide open, slowly gathering a fear-inducing torrent of flame. Watch out above! Thomas sensed danger, letting out a miserable roar. The Fallen Angel Wings behind him gave a strong flap, shooting him toward the sky. Boom! A wave of scalding Dragon Breath fire was spat out onto the crowd, with floating damage numbers indicating hundreds of points of damage above everyones heads. Although Dragon Breath was a fire-based attack, it fell under Dragon Language Magic, not fire magic. The Abyssal players high Fire Resistance couldnt weaken or mitigate this type of damage. Everyones attention was instantly drawn to the Black Dragon as ranged players subconsciously started targeting it. Meanwhile, Thomas charged directly at the Black Dragon, flipping his wrist to reveal two daggers, similar to a hunters fangs, in his palms. Most Abyssal Mage class tend to use magic staffs or wands, but Thomass weapons of choice were a pair of magic daggers. Abyssal Exile! Thomas waved his daggers, a grey light erupting from them like tendrils snaking towards the Black Dragon. Soon, the Black Dragons huge body was enveloped in grey energy, like a large net. It was as if the dragon was exiled from this world, unable to attack any player and temporarily losing connection with Song Jian. Having successfully exiled the Black Dragon, Thomas was about to breathe a sigh of relief, but he noticed his Spirit Points had dropped to less than 30%, making his face pale immediately. The Abyssal Exile skill uses more Spirit Points against stronger targets. The Black Dragon was a level 35 creature with first-tier combat power and a member of the Dragon Clan. If Thomas were not so powerful, he wouldnt have been able to exile it. After a moments hesitation, Thomas pulled out a vial of light blue potion from his inventory and deliberated whether to use it when he suddenly heard the cries of the players in his alliance erupt from below. Looking down, he saw a familiar scene replay before his eyes. The endless snow flurry, covering all players from the alliance, again filled his eyes with clusters of damage numbers. Human, I will definitely kill you! Thomas bellowed out in anger. Due to the lack of healing roles, almost all players had low Vitality Points. The only one with sufficient Vitality Points was the Abyss Shield Striker who was standing up against the world BOSS, as all the remaining two Abyss Priests had been solely healing him. This round of attack, though lacking the assistance of Flame Demons, caused even more damage to this group of players than the previous one. Once the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was deployed, within a few seconds, more than a dozen players fell in the snowy field, including two priests who were healing the Abyss Shield Striker. Retreat, everyone, retreat! Thomas bellowed. He took one last painful look at the world BOSS with less than 3% Vitality Points. His heart bled at the sight. Chapter 773 - Chapter 773: Chapter 773: Killing the BOSS Chapter 773: Chapter 773: Killing the BOSS All the healing professionals had fallen, and even if the Abyss Shield Striker was formidable, he couldnt withstand the attack of a World Boss. Failure was certain. To keep going would only unnecessarily sacrifice the lives of their brotherhood. Thomass heart was bleeding, not only because those who died were the elites of the Fallen Angel Alliance, but moreover, the World Boss only had 3% Vitality Points left. If they retreated now, all their hard work over the past few days would be in vain. Issue a city-wide manhunt. I want his skin hung on our alliances flagpole! Rage consumed Thomas as he looked at Song Jians figure in the distance and roared through gritted teeth. Boss, we should get out of here quickly. The duration of your Abyssal Exile is almost up! a player reminded from the side. Only then did it dawn on Thomas. A tale beast was eyeing them, and once the Abyssal Exile ended, they likely wouldnt escape. Retreat, retreat! Thomas bellowed twice and, flapping his Fallen Angel Wings twice, fled into the distance. The remaining alliance players had no heart to continue fighting. Even if they killed the World Boss, the loot wouldnt be shared with them. At most, they would gain some alliance contributions. At the end of the day, their own lives mattered most. The Abyss Shield Striker, who had been tanking the World Boss, saw the other players in his alliance scatter and lost the will to fight. Without a priest to heal him and, regardless of how high his armor value was, he couldnt withstand the attack of a World Boss. After stunning the Boss with a shield strike, he retreated quickly. The Abyss Shield Strike that could normally stun its target for three seconds only stunned the World Boss for half a second. The World Boss roared upon seeing the Abyss Shield Striker retreating and charged at him, swinging its weapon. Bang! The flaming weapon forcefully collided with his shield. The impact sent him flying away. It took the Abyss Shield Striker over a dozen retreats before he steadied himself. Looking at his shield, he saw a delicate crack in the center C a sight that pained him. This shield was of Dark Gold quality; other than requiring a lot of Doomsday Coins for repairs, it would also need many precious ores. But then wasnt the time to sorrow over a shield, his life was at stake. If he didnt find a way to break from the aggro of the World Boss, he might leave his corpse right there. Where are the healers? Are they all dead? Heal me! The Abyss Shield Striker, whose vitality points had dropped to less than half, roared. Unbeknownst to him, all the healing professionals in his team had indeed died. Hu~ Strong wind pressure rushed at him. A huge weapon swiftly swept him off his feet. The World Boss, now low on health, had become even fiercer, relentlessly hacking at him. Had it been any other player, they would have been instantly killed by the World Boss. The Abyss Shield Striker crashed into a black rock, blood spewing from his mouth. He was shocked to find that his defense had decreased by 15% and his movement speed by 30% due to a negative weak-status effect. Damn! Struggling to stand, the only thing on his mind was to run. He didnt want to face this rampaging demon guard anymore. He glanced at the Boss and put his shield away, emptying his hands to run. Running with a shield in hand was too inconvenient. Running with empty hands allowed him a bit more speed. Just then, a crimson longsword suddenly appeared before him, like a demons fang, thrusting toward his chest. The Abyss Shield Strikers face drained of color. He wanted to bring out his shield to block the sword but the sword was too fast, it didnt give him a chance to react before it had pierced his chest. Blood spewed out, reducing his vitality points to almost zero. Ignoring everything else, the Abyss Shield Striker quickly reached into his item bag to produce a potion, but just as he was about to drink it, the longsword in his chest was pulled out and, like it was being controlled, began to swirl in the air, blades flashing with electricity. Flash Thunder Strike! Kakakaka~ Three electrical Sword Qi strikes landed on him, immediately draining his remaining vitality points. Gulu, a potion bottle with a faint golden glow rolled out of the Abyss Shield Strikers hand. His body fell, his face filled with bitterness. Song Jian picked up the potion and found it to be a Complete Recovery Potion which could fully restore ones vitality points. Lucky! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. The lower the vitality points, the higher the potions effectiveness. But the lower the vitality points, the more dangerous it gets. You might end up like the Abyss Shield Striker, dead before you even had the chance to use it. After stashing the Complete Recovery Potion, Song Jian found an item, radiating a dark gold light, squashed under the fallen Abyss Shield Striker. Looking closely, he realized he had looted the other guys shield. Dark Gold Quality, not bad, not bad! A smile of surprise appeared on Song Jians face as he gathered the shield. He then looked at the World Boss who was currently chasing and killing other players. After losing the aggro of the Abyss Shield Striker, the World Boss started to charge at those inflicting the highest damage. Often those were squishy characters who wouldnt even have a chance to escape if chased by the Boss. Even though the World Boss only had 3% vitality points left, it still had nearly ten thousand points of health. These players stood no chance against it. Song Jian also seized the opportunity to slaughter the players. Humans and Abyss players were inherently enemies to the death. Killing these players was no burden to Song Jian, if anything, he regretted not killing more. With a dragons cry, the Black Dragon above him ended its exile status. A scorching Dragon Breath billowed toward the scattered players. Under Song Jians control, the Black Dragons attack intentionally stayed away from the World Boss. He wouldnt want to unnecessarily attract the Bosss aggression now. After a rush, many bodies lay on the ground. Only a handful of them escaped the World Bosss chasing range, the rest were all killed there. Many items, some gleaming silver and gold, were scattered on the ground. Its no wonder theyre considered the top alliance in Flame Furnace. Their equipment is significantly better than the rest! Song Jian quickly gathered all the equipment dropped by the players and then his gaze landed on the Boss with only 3% vitality points left. Chapter 774 - Chapter 774: Chapter 774: Chapter 774: Chapter 774: Reward Vortex Fireball! Song Jian controlled the Black Dragon, casting Dragon Language Magic. A fireball that swirled like a starry nebula ruthlessly slammed into the World Boss, instantly drawing the Bosss aggro to the Black Dragon. Watching the Black Dragon in mid-air, the Demon Guard Commander let out a low growl and swung its war blade violently. A dazzling red Qi strike cleaved towards the Black Dragon, seemingly tearing space itself. The Black Dragon flapped its wings, barely dodging the direct hit of the Qi strike. However, it was still injured by the residual force. A large chunk of scales on its abdomen was shattered, resulting in over a thousand damage points floating above its head. Fury filled the Black Dragons eyes as it spewed a scorching Dragon Breath towards the Demon Guard Commander. It spread its wings, flew over the commanders head, and ruthlessly swiped its sharp claws at its head. An evil glint appeared in the Demon Guard Commanders eyes as it saw the Black Dragon pouncing towards it. Surprisingly, it leaped up, and its entire body soared into the sky. It punched at the Black Dragon, sending the airborne dragon flying away. What the hell, is this a joke? Song Jian was dumbfounded. The combat power the Demon Guard Commander had just displayed was terrifying, capable of punching the Black Dragon away. If it had unleashed such power earlier, it wouldnt matter if the Fallen Angel Alliance had brought twice the number of people, they would still be killed by this World Boss. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, go! At the thought, Song Jian directed the four long swords in the air to trace four arcs towards the Demon Guard Commander. They fluttered around it, causing a snowstorm and countless Sword Qi sweeping towards the Demon Guard Commander. Gazing at the struggling Black Dragon rising from the ground, Song Jians eyes flickered. If he could charm this World Boss and turn it into his slave, wouldnt he be able to roam the Desolate Highland? With this in mind, Song Jian took out the Book of the Abyss and recited the Abyss Intimidation spell loudly. However, as soon as the first syllable left his mouth, a sudden hum resounded in his mind, as if a heavy hammer had struck the back of his head. A mouthful of blood sprayed out, and more than a thousand backlash damage points floated above his head. System: The targets power exceeds yours by too much, Abyss Intimidation cannot be used! A bright red system prompt appeared before Song Jians eyes. Having no choice, Song Jian put away the Book of the Abyss and focused all his attention on controlling the four flying swords. If he couldnt charm the Boss, he would have to kill it and see what kind of loot the World Boss would drop for him. A World Bosss defense, attack, and Vitality Points far exceeded Song Jians. If it were a Boss at its peak state with full Vitality Points, someone like Song Jian wouldnt stand a chance. However, this Bosss Vitality Points were now less than 3%, only around eight thousand. With Song Jians current strength, he had a chance to kill it. Hearing the roars of the World Boss from afar, Thomass heart bled. He glanced back and murder oozed from him like a tangible substance. Guild leader, should we go disturb him? We cant defeat the Boss, but we cant let him take advantage! one of the Alliance players who had barely escaped said indignantly. After wavering for a while, Thomas finally gave up on this tempting idea. Their greed had already caused great damage to the Fallen Angel Alliance, resulting in the annihilation of an entire Elite Team. He was heartbroken. There were only three or four of them now, and with the humans strength, they would likely die if they went back to cause trouble. The Boss only has a few thousand Vitality Points left. We dont stand a chance! Thomas said hatefully. If the Boss had over 10% Vitality Points, he would have done everything in his power to prevent someone from taking it. No one would be willing to willingly hand over a Boss that their Alliance had worked so hard to defeat. However, with a several thousand Vitality Points remaining, the boss would probably be killed by Song Jian by the time they returned. Wouldnt they just be walking into their deaths if they tried to interfere? As the nearby player prepared to argue further, he suddenly heard a shrill scream from the World Boss in the distance. A huge ball of flames rose into the sky, illuminating half of the canyon as bright as day. How is it possible? Even a World Boss with only a few thousand Vitality Points left shouldnt be killed so quickly The player stared blankly at the soaring flames in the distance, mumbling to himself. Song Jians damage output was simply terrifying. In less than a minute, he killed the World Boss with just a few thousand Vitality Points remaining. The Fallen Angel Alliance players who had witnessed the power of a World Boss now realized how formidable Song Jian was. Lets return and issue a bounty on this human by the Alliance. Spread the word that he has stolen our Fallen Angel Alliances World Boss, and that he has obtained all the dropped loot. Among them is at least one Epic Equipment! Thomas gritted his teeth and said. This this is too humiliating A player beside Thomas showed hesitation on his face. Humph! Our reputation has already been destroyed. An entire Elite Team was annihilated. How long do you think we can hide this? Thomas said in a low voice, We must let everyone in the Desolate Highland know that this human possesses an Epic Equipment. And, if they kill him, theyll be rewarded with one million Doomsday Coins! What? A million Doomsday Coins! Someone nearby exclaimed. Yes, thats just the bounty put forward by the Fallen Angel Alliance. The Mercenary Guilds offering is separate! Thomas said through gritted teeth. A million Doomsday Coins was a significant sum, but it wasnt beyond the means of the Fallen Angel Guild. As long as they could kill this human, Thomas believed that one million Doomsday Coins was worth it. I heard that the Mercenary Guild has also increased the bounty for this guy, and it seems to be around a million too! A player suddenly said. Perfect! With two million Doomsday Coins and an Epic Equipment as bait, I cant believe this guy could keep wreaking havoc in the Desolate Highland for much longer! Thomas glanced one last time at the rising flames in the distance before turning and walking towards the entrance to the Demon Slayer Canyon. The remaining players exchanged glances and followed him immediately. At last, the Demon Guard Commander fell under Song Jians sword. The Black Dragon was severely injured again and was sent back to the Pet Space to recover. Its previous injuries hadnt fully healed, with its Vitality Points only a bit over half of its maximum. The new injuries compounded the old, making recovery slower than ever. But it was all worth it. Gazing at the fallen World Boss and the loot spread around its corpse, Song Jians eyes gleamed with excitement, and he couldnt wait to step forward. Chapter 775 - Chapter 775: Chapter 775: Harvest Chapter 775: Chapter 775: Harvest Next to the corpse of the Demon Guard leader, there were shimmering items of various colors. There were more than a dozen pieces, and they were all of exceptional quality. The least impressive among them was a piece of silver equipment that required a minimum of level 30. But Song Jians gaze fell instantly on an item that had been flashing a purple-red light. Epic level gear! A joyful expression appeared on Song Jians face. The probability of a World Boss dropping epic level gear was considerably higher than that of any normal boss. This piece of epic gear was within Song Jians expectations. Abyss Concealment Necklace (Epic): Necklace, item level 40, All Attributes +5, Dark Vision +30, Damage increase 20%, Special Effect 1: Enhanced Skill (Passive), All skills effectiveness increased by 30%; Special Effect 2: Abyss Concealment Skill (Active), Uses Abyssal Power to conceal ones figure and aura, entering a stealth state. Unless harmed, the stealth state will remain. This skill cannot be used in combat, cooldown thirty seconds; Equip Requirement: Level 37, Not allowed to be taken out of the game: No. This necklace was indeed worthy of being an Epic level item. It was crafted entirely from a unique Abyssal metal. The pendant was a black crystal, and on its surface were designs resembling an eye. With its eerie glow, it felt as though it was staring right at you. The five-point boost to all attributes would make any player, irrespective of their class, green with envy. For Song Jian, none of his five attributes was useless, thus this all-attribute boost was of immense help to him. The boost in Dark Vision by thirty points essentially extended Song Jians line of sight by thirty meters. This attribute was simply more valuable than a boost in all attributes to Abyss-class players. It felt as miraculous as a divine skill here, but for Song Jian, it wasnt as important. His Vertical Eye could increase his Dark Vision as well, but when it was activated, it would emit a faint glow that could be easily noticed by others. Needless to mention the 20% increase in damage that would make Song Jians attacks even more terrifying. A casual attack could inflict damage in the thousands, making it unbearable even for heavily armored knights after just a few hits. Enhanced Skill, would not only boost the potency of his skills but also greatly enhance those like Immortal Sword Body and Soul Wander. The most apparent enhancement was to the duration of the Immortal Sword Body, which extended by nearly a minute, while the invincibility of Soul Wander increased by almost a second, making the total time for the skill to persist reach 11.7 seconds. As for the Abyss Concealment Skill, it was virtually identical to the Stealth Skill of the rogue class, though it required actual combat validation to ascertain if it worked as effectively as a few basic level Stealth Skills. What a treasure! After seeing the attributes, Song Jian couldnt wait to equip this Epic level necklace. As for the white skull necklace he had been wearing, he just chucked it into his inventory. Having equipped the Epic quality necklace, Song Jians gaze then moved to his other pieces of equipment and started evaluating each one. Out of the dozen pieces of equipment, most could only be used by Abyss classes and only two could be used by other human classes. One was a plate armor hand-guard for close-combat classes and the other was a Mages element headband. Both were Golden Level equipment at level 35 with decent attributes. Song Jian planned to take them back and put them in the guild warehouse to see if anyone could use them. Oh? Is this the shield dropped by that Abyss Shield Striker player? Song Jians line of sight suddenly caught a shield emitting Dark Gold radiance. This was a two-handed shield that all classes capable of equipping shields could use. It also didnt have level requirements to equip, but instead, required specific attributes. Abyss Imprisonment Shield (Dark Gold), Two-handed shield, Item Level 38, Equipment Effect: Defense 195-218, Resistance 93-110, Defense success rate increased by 25%, Toughness +8, Special Effect 1: Endurance (Passive), Forcefully reduces critical hit rate by 30%; Special Effect 2: Protection (Active), Chooses a target, forcibly reducing the damage it takes by 80%, lasts for 5 seconds; This skill can only be used once every hour; Equipment Requirements: 60 Strength, 50 Constitution points; Not allowed to be taken out of the game: No. This is a top-notch item! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Dark Gold gear was already considered the cream of the crop among Gold Level gear, but the attributes of this shield were almost as good as those of Epic Level ones. Put up for auction, it would be worth at least a few hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. If he happened to encounter a spendthrift, selling it for over a million Doomsday Coins, Song Jian wouldnt even be surprised. The only pity was that this shield was a two-handed one, which brought down its value a little. If it was a one-handed shield, the starting price would have been a million Doomsday Coins! Apart from the necklace and this shield, the rest of the equipment was of rather normal quality and most of them were class locked and could only be used by Abyss classes. For Song Jian, they were of no use other than dissolving them for materials, which was somewhat of a waste. Such a shame, if it werent for the class restrictions, this batch of equipment could have been worth at least two million Doomsday Coins, excluding the Dark Gold Shield! Song Jian, shaking his head, stated regretfully. At that moment, an item in his bag drew his attention. It was a white finger bone of small size that was tucked away among the other items and could easily be overseen. Item: Demon Lord Finger Bone (Special), Quality: Unknown, Use Effect: A quest can be obtained by using it! A quest item and the name of this finger bone stirred something inside Song Jian. Looking at this jade white bone, Song Jian didnt hesitate to chose to use it. System: You have obtained an epic-tier quest, The Last Will of The Seven Great Demon Lords; Quest Content: First, find the Demon Guardian Temple, proceeding steps of the quest will be revealed after that. As expected, its a task involving the Seven Abyss Demon Kings. Maybe I can find the whereabouts of the seven Abyssal Demon Flames through this task. Staring at this new quest in his quest bar, Song Jian murmured to himself. He came here also in search of the temple that the players he had previously encountered spoke of. The temple they mentioned is likely to be the Demon Guardian Temple of the task, and the world boss he had beaten just now was named Demon Guard Captain. If anyone claimed that the World Boss had no connection with the Demon Guardian Temple, surely no one would believe it. Otherwise, how could the Demon Lords Finger Bone drop from it after being slain? With a quest in hand, the search for the temple became much easier, thanks to the fact that a quest map would appear in the task content. The map would show the general location of the temple. This was much easier than having to search the entire Demon Slayer Canyon without any hints. Glancing at the area marked on the quest map, Song Jian collected all the items and rushed towards the mission area. Chapter 776 - Chapter 776: Chapter 776: Quarrel Chapter 776: Chapter 776: Quarrel Song Jian spent half a day and finally arrived at the area marked on the map of his mission. But all he found was a Broken Stone Mountain. The rest of the area was barren, without any trace of buildings. The area is marked clearly on the map. Why cant I see anything? Song Jian frowned slightly, the vertical eye in the center of his eyebrows radiating light, revealing everything within hundreds of meters. However, all he saw was desolation. Apart from Flame Demons wandering around, he found no trace of any buildings. Could it be underground? Song Jian looked around and murmured. Just then, a dull roar echoed from the Broken Stone Mountain in front of him. Song Jian stared at the mountain closely. Upon reaching the base of the mountain, Song Jian picked up a piece of broken stone tablet. Astonishingly, two lines in Abyssal tongue were carved onto it. In the pitch-dark night, a dazzling golden light blooms. Seven lords let out a world-shaking roar, together they head towards Though the tablet was severely damaged, the words seven lords successfully caught Song Jians attention. Looking at the Broken Stone Mountain, Song Jian pondered for a moment before summoning his stone golem, Gulu. Clear a pathway so that I can see what secrets this mountain holds, Song Jian ordered. Gulu, gulu~ The stone golem twisted its head twice and nodded. Placing its hand on the surface of the Broken Stone Mountain, it emanated a heavy presence of earth-element magic. Soon, countless small stones rolled away like flowing water, creating a two-meter-high, one-meter-wide pathway right before Song Jians eyes. As pure earth-element creatures, the ability to control dirt and rock is an innate skill of the Gulu. However, carving a tunnel through a mountain was extremely exhausting even for it. Feeling Gulus exhaustion, Song Jian decided to let it rest in the Pet Space while he ventured into the tunnel by himself. As he entered the tunnel, a scorching flame burst out, forcefully pushing him backward. A giant Flame Demon emerged from the tunnel, clutching a ball of flame in its right hand, which it hurled towards Song Jian. Level 40 elite BOSS Song Jian narrowed his eyes, focusing on the Flame Demons head. That attack had cost Song Jian more than 500 vitality points. This Level 40 elite BOSS was powerful. A similar attack would have siphoned at least 800 vitality points from any other player in the Abyss. Song Jian lifted his right hand to reveal the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He slashed forward, sending a golden Sword Qi directly into the flame. With a muffled bang, both the Sword Qi and the flame dissipated. Song Jian leaped towards the Level 40 Elite BOSS, but surprisingly, the BOSS, upon seeing Song Jians golden Sword Qi, showed fear in its eyes. It let out a miserable roar and turned to flee back into the mountain. What is happening? Song Jian paused, his eyes filled with confusion as he watched the retreating figure of the Flame Demon. Monsters in the Abyss seldom run away from a fight. They would usually fight to the death, even among themselves. Even if their vitality points dropped to a critical point, they would prefer to die fighting rather than flee. Song Jian had never seen a Flame Demon flee a battle before. Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian followed the beast into the tunnel. Within the main city of the Desolate Highland, the Flame Furnace, there was an estate spanning more than 300 acres. It was the territory of the Fallen Angel Alliance. Despite being called an estate, both its exterior and interior were more akin to a robust war fortress. The entire fortress was built with crimson boulders. The fortress wall was fitted with Arrow Towers and Catapults. Hundreds of hired NPC warriors patrolled the area. Aside from the members of the Fallen Angel Alliance, anyone who came close would be warned by the NPC warriors, and if ignored, they would face an attack. In the heart of the Fallen Angel Alliance, Thomas sat in the conference room, his face dark and his eyes burning with fury as he looked at a robed Abyss profession player sitting next to him. Tubi, what is the meaning of this? Ive said it hundreds of times; it was an accident! Thomas roared, barely able to conceal his anger. Tubi was an Abyssal Curse Magician. Like the Abyss Shield Striker, even though they werent epic-level professions, they were half a rank higher than regular Abyss professions. His attack and burst damage might not be quite as strong, but his bizarre curse skills were hard to defend against. Ha, Thomas, you claimed that hunting the world BOSS was a sure thing. You took the entire Elite Team with you, and what did you come back with? A handful of survivors. Do you think you can explain this away by calling it an accident? Tubi revealed a look of scorn, tugged at his gold-trimmed cloak, and spoke chillingly. The Fallen Angel Alliance was not solely controlled by Thomas. In fact, a large group from the real world was backing it. Without this support, the Fallen Angel Alliance couldnt possibly dominate the Flame Furnaces main city, suppressing other alliances to the point where they couldnt even lift their heads. Tubi, as the deputy chief of the alliance, saw this as an opportunity to remove Thomas from his position as the leader of the alliance after he had nearly destroyed the entire Elite Team. Tubi, appearing to be in his late twenties, was tall with a constant grey aura in his eyes. His gaze was stern, and he radiated a cold aura that contradicted the hot climate of the Abyss. His robe was a curse magicians suit of Silver quality, which matched the level 35 Abyssal Curse Magician. The properties of this suit were even better than ordinary Gold equipment. Stitched with grey silk in the neckline of the robe was an eyeball pattern, eerily blinking and shifting around occasionally. I told you, if it werent for the interference of that human, we would have brought down that world BOSS who was already at 3%, but Thomas slammed the table angrily and yelled with a murderous look in his eyes. But the BOSS was stolen by someone else, and the hard-built Elite Team was wiped out! Tubi sneered: Oh, sorry, not a complete wipe, at least you, the alliance leader, managed to escape! You Thomas revealed a murderous intention in his eyes. At this moment, a player of around Level 20 Abyss Warrior class sitting by the conference table suddenly interrupted, Enough, both of you stop arguing. What we need now is a solution to the problem, not pointless bickering! Chapter 777 - Chapter 777: Chapter 777: Video Chapter 777: Chapter 777: Video Hearing this over-twenty-level player speaking, Thomas and Tubi immediately fell silent, no longer arguing. They looked at the player with great respect, and everyone else also seemed to think it was natural. Respected Mr. Kurul, what do you think is the best way to handle this situation? Tubi asked respectfully. Thomas also looked anxiously at Kurul. Kurul appeared to be in his forties. Theoretically, people over the age of thirty arent allowed to enter the game, but in reality, there are game invitation cards in the real world. Moreover, the underground arena is not exclusive to Coastal City. Kurul waved his hand and said, The consortium has commissioned me to come here only to assist you and serve as a communication bridge. I have no right to make any decisions about the alliance, but the dominant position of the Fallen Angel Alliance in the Flame Furnace Main City, and even in the Desolate Highland area, must not be shaken! Tubi smiled slightly and said, Mr. Kurul, this incident has dealt a heavy blow to the reputation of the Fallen Angel Alliance. There is only one human being, but he has defeated our elite team of over fifty players. Not to mention the cost of training so many elite players, their equipment alone is a significant loss! Glancing at Thomas, Tubi continued, Also, that Abyss Imprisonment Shield, though only a dark gold quality shield, is not inferior to an epic shield. Without this shield, it will directly affect the progress of our Elite Team in future boss raids. Oh, Im sorry, I forgot, the Elite Team has been wiped out What do you mean, are you saying Thomas roared angrily at Tubi. As Thomas and Tubi were about to start arguing again, Kurul frowned and tapped the conference table a few times, saying, What we need to do now is not to pursue responsibility, but to minimize the impact of this incident on the Fallen Angels position in the Flame Furnace! Hunt down that human and release a video of his death, letting everyone in the Desolate Highland know that it was our Fallen Angel Alliance that killed him! Tubi immediately suggested. Kurul nodded in satisfaction and smiled, Ive heard that the Bounty Hunters Mercenary Guild in Flame Furnace has raised the bounty on the person again, which has now reached 1,500,000 Doomsday Coins. This number is not only tempting to players but also to many NPCs. If the Fallen Angels can kill this human, they will definitely be able to re-establish their prestige in the Flame Furnace! Mr. Kurul, I hope to be the one to handle this matter. I will definitely be able to kill that human! Thomas immediately stood up and declared. Youve already failed once. I think its better to give this opportunity to someone else! Tubi immediately objected. Someone else? Who, you, Tubi? Thomas sneered, looking at Tubi disdainfully, With your strength, chasing and killing the human is just a suicide mission! Tubis face darkened instantly, staring at Thomas and saying, Thomas, dont think that just because youve obtained the Fallen Angel Wings, youre the number one person in the alliance. You still have a long way to go! Oh, really? Thomas laughed coldly, How about we both go to the Abyss Arena and spar? If you win, Ill back off from this matter. But if you lose, leave chasing and killing Song Jian to me! Tubi was speechless. With his current strength, he was no match for Thomas, even if the latter didnt use the Fallen Angel Wings. After all, Thomas has already passed the first stage of combat power assessment and was rumored to have passed the B+ level assessment. Tubi had already failed once and would have to wait another month before taking the test again. Enough, stop arguing! Kurul glanced at Tubi and said, Leave this matter to Thomas. Remember, Thomas, that human must die! This is your last chance! Thomass body shuddered, and he said solemnly, Mr. Kurul, rest assured, even if I die with him, I will kill him! Kurul nodded in satisfaction and said, Remember, try to get that two-handed shield back if you can. Its such a pity to lose such an excellent shield! Thomas hesitated for a moment, then clenched his teeth and said, Ill do my best! It is very difficult to drop items that have already been placed in a players inventory. Even if Thomas kills Song Jian and by chance manages to drop an item, its not guaranteed that it would be the shield; The highest probability is for dropping the equipment on Song Jians body before his death, followed by items in his inventory. If Song Jian does not voluntarily return the shield, regaining possession of it is almost an impossible task. The video of the Fallen Angel Alliance besieging the world boss and being disrupted by the human who entered the Abyssal Hell, leading to their annihilation, and the human taking the world bosss head and obtaining an epic-level item, quickly appeared on the main forum of Flame Furnace. As soon as this video appeared, the players in the Flame Furnace Abyss were in an uproar. In the city center, a huge billboard clearly displayed the scene of Song Jian harvesting the last remaining vitality from the world boss. After killing the boss, all viewers gazes were concentrated on that dazzling purple-red glowing item. From the angle of the video shooting, it was obvious that not only Song Jian and the Fallen Angel Alliance players were present, but also a third-party player. However, this player remained silent and appeared like a ghost, recording the events happening there. This video caused the reputation of the Fallen Angel Alliance in the Flame Furnace to plummet. All the alliance players felt that people were looking at them with mocking eyes; At the same time, the video also exposed some of Song Jians skills and trump cards. Seeing how Song Jian seemed to effortlessly control four long swords, wreaking havoc and hardly allowing anyone to withstand him for more than a few seconds, those planning to hunt him chilled in their hearts and weighed it carefully; After this video appeared, Song Jians bounty at the Mercenary Guild increased from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 Doomsday Coins. This huge sum not only tempted the Bounty Hunters of the Desolate Highland, but also attracted people from other regions of Abyssal Hell. They flocked to the Flame Furnace, trying to find Song Jians whereabouts; Chapter 778 - Chapter 778: Chapter 778 Wolf Spider Demon Chapter 778: Chapter 778 Wolf Spider Demon The last known location of Song Jian was in the Demon Slayer Canyon. After the video release, it was no secret anymore. However, knowing that Song Jian was in the Canyon, many people gave up trying to kill him. The Demon Slayer Canyon was a place infested with level thirty-five monsters. If one did not have the strength to fight off the elite bosses there, pursuing Song Jian was akin to seeking death. Those who dared to enter the Demon Slayer Canyon were powerful and confident. After all, the reward of two million Doomsday Coins wasnt so easy to get hold of. Song Jian was now walking through a deep passage, heading towards the core of the Broken Stone Mountain. After roughly a hundred meters, his journey was met by a vast clearing with a deserted temple right before his eyes. Calling it a temple would be an overstatement. It was more like rubble, with fragmented rocks strewn all over. Signs of a battle were evident everywhere, and it seemed like a war had leveled everything here. Just then, a massive monster covering Song Jians path appeared. The creature was humanoid above the waist and its lower part resembled a giant spider, with six sturdy legs. It held a long spear in its hand and emanated an intense demonic aura. Wolf Spider Demon, Elite Boss, Level Forty, Vitality Points: 9000/9000 Another level forty elite boss. Does this mean all the monsters here are level forty elite bosses? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he began analyzing in his mind. Song Jian had once encountered an area entirely filled with elite bosses and had even farmed there for several days when constructing the Magic Crystal Railgun, which helped him gather lots of valuable materials. The Wolf Spider Demon did not have high vitality, but it obviously had other potent attributes: either a powerful attack, exceptional defence, or an attack with additional effects. The stone man Gulu was asleep due to exhaustion, and the terrain was unfit for the Black Dragon. Hence, Song Jian had to fight these monsters blocking his path all alone. Song Jian raised the Skeleton Crossbow and fired it at the Wolf Spider Demon. Thud, thud, thud~ After three consecutive shots, the fire-lit crossbow bolts struck the Wolf Spider Demon. However, they failed to penetrate its defense and only inflicted seven to eight points of damage each. Using weapons other than the longsword reduced damage by 80%. So even with Song Jians high attack power, the output damage would be limited. Using the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword would create a bigger ruckus and might attract other monsters. Dealing with an array of bosses would be a headache for Song Jian. Although the skeleton crossbow inflicted low damage, the noise it made was also minimal. It successfully lured the monster, and the Wolf Spider Demon immediately charged at Song Jian after being hit. He put away the crossbow and produced an abyss-infused black book in his hand. At the same time, a three-sided bone shield appeared around him, slowly revolving. Abyss Intimidation! The Wolf Spider Demon trembled and came to a sudden halt, but it woke up from the stun in less than two seconds and lunged at Song Jian with a roar. Song Jian shook his head. Normally, Abyss Intimidation could stun for around three seconds. Coupled with the effect of an epic necklace, the stun could last nearly four seconds. But this time, the boss only got stunned for less than two seconds, implying its strong resistance to stun effects. As the Abyss Intimidation spell continued, the Wolf Spider Demon darted to Song Jians side. The demon thrust its spear towards his chest. Bang! One of the bone shields collided with the spear creating a breaking sound near Song Jians ear. All three bone shields cracked, each with a more than foot-long gap. Such high damage! Song Jian was shocked, realizing that his Bone Shield may not be able to handle the monsters attacks for ten seconds. Just as expected, the Bone Shield lasted just over five seconds before it completely shattered. Several shards of bone pierced the Wolf Spider Demon, subtracting over 2,000 Vitality Points from it; After taking the damage, the Wolf Spider Demon was instantly enraged. It swung its spear in a wide sweep. Song Jian had no time to dodge and was directly sent flying by the spear, a damage figure of over 300 points floating above his head; System: Abyss Intimidation skill failed! After the Wolf Spider Demon sent Song Jian flying, a real damage number of 1,000 suddenly appeared above its head. Its face showed a look of terror and it started to run around chaotically; This was the special effect of the Abyss Intimidation skill. If the cast fails, it will cause 1,000 points of real damage to the target, and inflict fear for 5 seconds! Because of the epic necklace, this fear time was extended to six and a half seconds; Song Jian stood up, and with a thought, four long swords appeared on both sides of his body. With a wave of his right hand, the four swords flew like meteors towards the Wolf Spider Demon that was running around chaotically; The quad sword technique was simultaneously unleashed, the sword light dazzling, the Wolf Spider Demons body was marked with sword wounds, blood splashed out; The period of fear ended, and the Vitality Points of the Wolf Spider Demon had reduced to a third. However, it showed no signs of fleeing. Instead, it quickly approached Song Jian, using its six spider legs. Then, a gap split open from its abdomen, and a foul-smelling venom was shot out at Song Jian; With a change in Song Jians face, he hastily dodged to the side, but his left shoulder was still hit by the venom, emitting a sizzling corrosive sound. The durability of the shoulder protection of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set had directly dropped by a dozen points; At the same time, a gray aura began to spread from the corroded part of the shoulder, and in a short while, Song Jian was completely covered in a layer of gray aura; System: You are hit by the venom of the Wolf Spider Demon BOSS, defense reduced by 30%, movement speed decreased by 15%, paralysis effect triggered every 5 seconds; Looking at the status bar, Song Jian discovered a poisoning status that would last for 30 seconds; Dammit, this means I will be paralyzed six times! Song Jians face instantly turned pale; Before he could react, the Wolf Spider Demon surprisingly threw its spear directly at him, and Song Jian subconsciously activated the bloody shield skill from the Fire God Ring; Boom! The newly arisen red shield was directly pierced by the spear, shattering like glass. A healing number of 500 appeared above Song Jians head, simultaneously a scorching heat wave emanated from his body, dispersing in all directions. The heatwave hit the rushing Wolf Spider Demon, a real damage of 500 points floated up from its head, and its body violently shivered, falling into a trembling state; Song Jian pulled the spear out of his chest and threw it aside, looking at the trembling Wolf Spider Demon, a fierce look appeared in his eyes; Flash Thunder Strike, kill! The four long swords glowed with electricity, the Sword Qi slashed at the Wolf Spider Demon, the trembling Wolf Spider Demon had no power to counterattack, it could only endure the twelve electric-infused Sword Qi attacks with only its body. Damage numbers exceeding five hundred floated above its head. Before it could recover from its trembling state, the twelve Flash Thunder Strikes had taken all of its remaining Vitality Points. The Wolf Spider Demons eyes were filled with unwillingness and fury as its body heavily fell to the ground; Chapter 779 - Chapter 779: Chapter 779: Great Demon Chapter 779: Chapter 779: Great Demon Although Song Jian had killed the Wolf Spider Demon, the poisoning effect on his body had not disappeared. Every five seconds, Song Jian would be as stiff as a stone for three seconds. If he were still in battle, such a state would be enough for the Wolf Spider Demon to kill Song Jian three or four times, without giving him a chance to take any medicine to recover. Finally, after enduring the thirty-second poisoning, Song Jian took out a piece of roasted meat and sat down to slowly replenish his lost Vitality Points. Never let the Wolf Spider Demons venom touch you! Song Jian secretly reminded himself. It was only a level 40 elite BOSS, and with Song Jians strength, he should have been able to hunt it down in a crushing manner. However, he didnt expect almost having to give away his Enemy of Death God skill here, which made him secretly cautious. Picking up the three blue-quality pieces of equipment and materials dropped by the BOSS, Song Jian curled his lips. The level 40 elite BOSS had only dropped items worth no more than 30,000 Doomsday Coins, which was quite stingy. But the Experience Points are quite generous! Song Jian glanced at his Experience Points, and finally, a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. The Experience Points gained from a level 40 elite BOSS were equal to more than a dozen ordinary monsters of the same level. Moreover, Song Jian had leveled up by killing the higher-level Wolf Spider Demon, which greatly increased his experience bar. As he continued to move forward, the temple ruins in the belly of the mountain were vast. All the monsters here were elite BOSSes, and there were more than one type of demon. Up to now, Song Jian had encountered both Flame Demons and Wolf Spider Demons. But soon, Song Jian saw the Goat-faced Demon and the Cerberus Demon; As its name implied, the Goat-faced Demon had a goats head and a burly body, and the pieces of bulging muscles on its body contained explosive power. This was the only monster that Song Jian had seen capable of surpassing his strength attribute since he gained first-order Combat Power. The Bone Shield he had released was shattered with a single blow by the Goat-faced Demon BOSS, and if it hadnt been for Song Jians use of the Soul Wander skill in the end, he might not have been a match for this Goat-faced Demon with his powerful skill effects and attack power. As for the Cerberus Demon, it looked exactly like the three-headed dog that guarded the gates of Hell in legends. A huge body, three ferocious demonic dog heads, and Abyssal Flames burning on its limbs and back. The scorching magma flowed through the cracks on the surface of its body like spider webs, making it appear less like a living creature and more like a puppet golem. Both of these demons failed to charm Song Jian. The Goat-faced Demon could directly shatter the Bone Shield, and the Cerberus Demon could spew flames, venom, and frost from its three heads. Even if Song Jian had used all the shield skills provided by the Bloody Ring and the Transformation Orb, he wouldnt have lasted long enough to use the Abyss Intimidation skill. Damn, if only my battle pets could fight and stall for ten seconds, it would be too easy! Song Jian secretly thought. At that moment, he suddenly remembered that he still had a Sword Shadow Clone skill, which, although not as powerful as his main body, could effectively confuse opponents. Just as Song Jian felt a bit annoyed and regretful about not thinking of this skill earlier, he finally encountered the fifth kind of demona Great Demon, wearing a cloak and wielding a scythe, looking like the legendary Death God! The Great Demons damage was extremely high, and it could also cast teleportation skills. Less than two seconds after being intimidated, it teleported directly in front of Song Jian, raised its scythe, and slashed at him. The Bone Shield only withstood three hits from the Great Demon before it shattered, and a black blade of light flashed. Song Jian was actually cut in half by its attack. However, the Great Demon was puzzled because it had clearly killed its target, but the Abyss Intimidation spell was still echoing in its ears. An illusion! The Great Demons face changed dramatically. It could feel a tremendous threat enveloping it, and as its eyes turned blood-red and it rushed towards Song Jians real body, an Abyssal Slave seal suddenly branded its brow. With a shrill scream, the Great Demons body suddenly burst into intense flames. The flames consumed its body, and it disappeared in an instant. But in less than a second, the Great Demon reappeared, clutching its head and rolling on the ground covered in debris. Not long after, this Great Demon BOSS finally stopped, as if it had resigned to its fate. It walked towards Song Jian, fell to one knee in front of him, and said in the Abyssal language, Master! The Great Demons hoarse voice was like rubbing a handful of sand in its throat, making Song Jian frown. But when he saw the demons attributes clearly, he couldnt help but laugh out loud, feeling relieved. This Great Demons attributes were extremely powerful. Not only did it have incredible attack power and teleportation skills, it also had a passive ability called Fatal Blow. Although it couldnt instant-kill any creature like the Undead Knight, it had a certain chance to trigger triple damage. As long as it wasnt a BOSS, ordinary monsters being hit with triple damage by the Great Demons powerful attack would be instantly killed. In practice, this Fatal Blow wasnt much different from the Undead Knights ability. Most importantly, the trigger rate of the Great Demons Fatal Blow was much higher than that of the Undead Knight15%, which already made Song Jian very satisfied. If I can recruit twelve Great Demons, then when attacking together, the triggering probability of this passive ability will be extremely high. Its the perfect weapon against players! Song Jian thought to himself. With the addition of the first Great Demon, the efficiency of Song Jians grinding increased significantly. Soon, he successively charmed eleven more Great Demons, forming a team of Great Demons that began sweeping through all the monsters in the temple ruins. More than an hour later, Song Jians level had increased by one. With his current level, leveling up meant grinding over half a month of same-level monsters. However, in the temple ruins, his efficiency had increased more than tenfold. Upon reaching level thirty-eight, Song Jian added the new skill point to his core skill, Immortal Sword Body. The now ninth-level Immortal Sword Body provided a significant increase in attributes and duration. Clearly, level nine was not the limit for the Immortal Sword Body skillit could still be upgraded even further. The higher the quality of the skill, the higher its level limit. Just like the Soul Wander skill, its level limit was twelve. Song Jian estimated that the Immortal Sword Bodys level limit was at least the same as Soul Wander, if not higher. Chapter 780 - Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Angels Feather Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Angels Feather Song Jian led twelve Great Demons, sweeping through this area, and in just three hours, all the monsters he saw were killed. When the twelve Great Demons attacked together, at least one of them would trigger a lethal blow, dealing three times the damage directly, causing more than three thousand points of damage. The damage caused by the other eleven Great Demons attacks wasnt much less. These elite BOSSes of the same level couldnt bear it at all. In this temple ruin area, as long as an elite BOSS was targeted by Song Jian, they couldnt even get close to him before being killed by the Great Demons. Song Jian only needed to pick up the dropped items behind them. Where Song Jian had passed, burned corpses were left behind. After the death of the Abyssal Demons, most of them would be devoured by the Abyssal Flames and turned to ashes. Along the way, in addition to the five Demon BOSSes encountered previously, Song Jian encountered two more types of demons C Abyssal Succubus and a Fallen Angel with a pair of black wings. These two types of monsters were rare in number but stronger than the previous five types. The Abyssal Succubus had a natural ability to charm, and all twelve Great Demons were charmed by it, not attacking at all. Even Song Jian wouldve been controlled by Abyss Temptation if it wasnt for his powerful talent skill Thick-skinned. However, if one resisted her charm, the Abyssal Succubus was easy to deal with. Both its attack and defense power were slightly weaker than other elite BOSSes; Meanwhile, the Fallen Angel was the most powerful Abyssal BOSS Song Jian had ever seen. It was like a combination of a warrior and a mage. Not only could it cast Abyssal spells, but it wielded a long sword and was unmatched in close combat. If not for the large number of Great Demons, the Fallen Angel could have fought three same-level Great Demons without losing; Such combat power made Song Jian envious. Except for the first Fallen Angel, which was killed by the Great Demons siege, all the other Fallen Angels he encountered were charmed by Song Jian using the Abyss Intimidation skill and turned into his slaves. It was just a pity that there were so few Fallen Angels. By the time Song Jian arrived at a semi-collapsed temple, he had only charmed three Fallen Angels, and the remaining nine slaves were still Great Demons. The items dropped by these BOSSes were not bad, at least all of them were of blue quality. Song Jian picked up more than 30,000 Doomsday Coins along the way. The other materials and equipment took up a whole backpack. Song Jian even discarded some low-value blue materials and equipment to save space. After all, he brought a large amount of supplies with him. No one could guarantee what would happen during the mission, and sufficient supplies could determine whether he could survive in Abyssal Hell. Even if he encountered valuable items, he couldnt throw away these supplies; Among the dropped items, a silver feather emitting a silver glow caught Song Jians attention. It was a palm-sized silver feather with mysterious magic patterns occasionally appearing on its surface. A faint Divine Power emitted from the feather. If Song Jian hadnt experienced Divine Power before, he wouldnt have sensed this weak force. The whole feather was crystal clear, like an art piece. Holding it in his hand, Song Jian could feel its weight C this single feather weighed at least a hundred pounds; Angels Feather (Special), Medium item, Usage requirements: 100 Intelligence points; Usage effect: Spirit Summoner class players can use this item to summon a Bicolumned Angel to assist in battle. The angel exists for one hour and disappears automatically upon death. During its existence, the Spirit Summoner has a certain chance to increase the Bicolumned Angels favorability. When the favorability reaches respect, the angel will permanently become the spirit summoners battle pet! An Angel?! Song Jians eyes lit up. The three Fallen Angels behind him were wearing armor, and their genders could not be seen. Even their faces were covered by black metal masks that covered the area below their noses. Yet, even with only half of their faces visible, the three Fallen Angels were incredibly handsome, making people want to take off their masks and take a look; One could imagine that if they could really recruit a real angel, it would cause quite a sensation. Besides, judging from the combat power of the Fallen Angels, Song Jian could infer that the strength of the summoned Bicolumned Angel would not be weaker than that of the Black Dragon and had potential for continuous growth. However, Song Jian had never encountered the Spirit Summoner class before, and this feather could only summon the angel for one hour. As for how to increase the angels favorability and make it a permanent battle pet, Song Jian had no clue; The value of this item was difficult to determine. Its applicability was narrow, only usable by Spirit Summoners, and it had a great chance of being a one-time use item. If a wealthy player was encountered, then the value of this feather would be equivalent to that of a Bicolumned Angel, otherwise, it could only be sold as a one-time use item; Song Jian had killed only one Fallen Angel, and this feather should have been dropped by that Fallen Angel. Other than this feather, no other items interested Song Jian. The items dropped were mostly restricted to the Abyss profession. If they couldnt be sold here, they could only be taken back to the City of Hope and disassembled into materials; Song Jian walked towards the half-collapsed temple, and as soon as he entered the Temple Gate, a magma river as wide as ten meters appeared before his eyes, dividing the temple in two. The dazzling red light shone from the magma river, as the magma constantly churned and flowed. The scorching air came rolling towards him, and even standing at the entrance of the temple, Song Jian could feel the heatwave. With a thought, a pair of steel wings appeared behind Song Jian. With a flap of his wings, he flew across the magma river; As he crossed the magma river, Song Jian found that the ground on the other side was covered with bottomless ravines, as if someone had wielded a giant sword and randomly chopped the ground. As he approached these ravines, Song Jian suddenly felt the pain of needle pricks on his skin. The residual Sword Qi around here actually condensed for hundreds of years without dissipating. Isnt this supposed to be the Guardian Temple of the Abyss Demon King? Why are there such terrifying Sword Qi here? Song Jian frowned as he walked around the ravines, heading towards the temple; As he continued forward, some relatively intact buildings appeared before Song Jians eyes. Along with them came groups of Fallen Angels and Abyssal Succubi. Song Jian realized that it seemed that all the Abyssal Succubi and Fallen Angels in the entire area were concentrated here, which was why there were so few of these demons outside the temple. These monsters were numerous, and the distance between them was very short, making it difficult to single them out. Song Jian ordered the demon slaves behind him to stay where they were, cast the stealth skill from the Abyssal Stealth Necklace he wore, and slowly approached the buildings ahead; PS: Thanks to Silver Snake for rewarding 500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 781 - Chapter 781: Chapter 781: The Fallen Angel Chapter 781: Chapter 781: The Fallen Angel Song Jian noticed that the Abyss Temptations and the Fallen Angels here seemed to be more spirited than the ones outside. Some of them even engaged in quiet conversations. They all spoke in the language of the Abyss which wasnt a problem for Song Jian. A Fallen Angel brushed past Song Jian, causing him to tense up. This Fallen Angel appeared to have sensed something and turned to look in Song Jians direction, its eyes filled with confusion. Song Jian stood perfectly still. A bead of cold sweat rolled down from his forehead, down his cheek. After a moment, the Fallen Angel shook its head and continued to walk forward. Song Jian managed to catch the drop of sweat, his heart pounding. It seemed that the Abyss Concealment Skill inherent to the Concealment Necklace was of a high level, able to conceal him even from the perception of a level 40 Elite Boss. Song Jian headed towards the relatively intact buildings. The farther he ventured in, the more creatures he encountered. They roamed around the buildings, their activities unknown to Song Jian. He then spotted a rather grand building ahead, a three-story stone tower. This stone tower, which bore numerous scratches and moss, was probably the best-preserved structure here, carrying the traces of time. Despite the towers ancient appearance, it was the most intact and eye-catching building he had come across. After some hesitation, Song Jian headed towards the stone tower. Two Fallen Angels stood guard at the entrance. As he carefully walked past them, the one on the left seemed to sense something. It pulled out its longsword and made a hostile swipe at the entrance. Song Jian rolled into the first floor of the stone tower the moment he sensed the Fallen Angel draw its sword. The sword only cut through empty air. The Fallen Angel pulled back its sword expressionlessly. Its companion on the other side looked at it strangely but didnt say anything. The two Fallen Angels returned to their statue-like stance. Song Jian was covered in a cold sweat. The level of the Abyss Concealment Skill might have been just enough to jolt the edge of detection of a level 40 Elite Boss. While it couldnt see through Song Jians stealth state, it could sense slight traces. If he hadnt been so alert just now, his stealth wouldve been compromised by the Fallen Angel. The first floor of the stone tower was empty of possessions. A stone staircase by the wall led to the second floor. Song Jian thought about it, then decided to ascend the stairs. On the second floor, there were several racks apparently for placing items. All of them were made of blackwood, emitting a metallic sound when knocked. It felt like ironwood. Unfortunately, the racks were all empty, devoid of any item. Song Jian felt a pang of disappointment. Could it be that there were no clues about the seven Great Demon Lords in this stone tower and all his previous guesses were wrong? Unwilling to give up, Song Jian continued to climb to the third floor and entered the highest level of the stone tower. Here, Song Jian finally made a discovery. He saw two Fallen Angels in silver armor. But unlike others, the wings of the two were not black but grey. Black mists, the Abyssal Chains, were wrapped around them. The black mists, looking like tentacles, sprouted from the chains and reached towards the wings of the Angels. Whenever the grey aura touched the wings, sparks flew, causing the black mists to retract like a frightened animal. However, after a short while, the black tentacle-like mists would extend from the Abyssal Chains again. Each encounter elicited energy from the wings, repelling the mists. But with each encounter, a strand as thin as a hair remained on the wings. Despair was evident on the faces of the two angels, bound by the Abyssal Chains. Even suicide was not an option for them. They could only endure, quietly, the erosion of the languid aura of the abyss. They kept resisting, refusing to fall. But if they succumbed, the aura would drag them into the Abyss, turning them into Fallen Angels. Between the angels, there was a large half person-tall chest, radiating a dark golden light. It was constructed of an unknown material, inscribed with complex and eerie magical patterns that intermittently glowed. The two bound angels ignored the treasure chest between them, silently enduring the corrosion of the Abyssal Chains. Kekaul, can you can you keep going? The Fallen Angel on the left asked in a pained whisper. Tula, are you giving up? Kekaul gritted his teeth. Have you truly forgotten the glory of God and want to become a monster like those outside? God? Tula gave a bitter smile. Weve been tormented here for hundreds of years. But our God he never once showed up! Tula, this is Gods test for us. I believe as long as we persist, we will be saved! Kekaul responded with steadfast conviction. Just then, the black chains binding Kekaul coalesced into a 7 or 8 meter-long whip, and started to lash his body viciously. Crack, crack, crack. Black lash marks appeared on Kekauls silver armor. The whipping seemed to inflict more than just physical pain; his soul also bore a sensation of being ripped apart. Large beads of sweat rolled off Kekauls forehead. A pained expression twisted his face as he struggled to suppress his moans. After more than a dozen lashes, the whip dissipated back into the black mists of the Abyssal Chains. Seeing Kekaul being whipped, Tulas face clouded with remorse, soon replaced by a look of agony. Kekaul, I I feel like I cant hold on much longer! Tula took a deep breath, his body trembling slightly. His once light-grey wings instantly darkened. With his head lowered, Kekaul didnt engage Tula in further conversation. Instead, he started softly reciting hymns. As he chanted, the Abyssal Chains constricted him even more, causing his silver breastplate to creak, as thin cracks started spreading across its surface. God, why wont you save us! Tula roared in anguish, and his wings turned jet-black, as if doused in a bucket of ink. Chapter 782 - Chapter 782: Chapter 782: Rescue Chapter 782: Chapter 782: Rescue These two angels, who knows who captured them and placed them inside this stone tower, experienced untold torture and torment within it. Over a hundred years ago, they firmly believed that the gods would come to save them. However, a century passed, and these two angels experienced unending suffering, both physically and emotionally. Eventually, one of the angels finally couldnt bear the torment any longer. With resentment towards the gods in its heart, it gave up its angel status and became a fallen angel. The instant its wings turned pitch black, its silver armor also turned black, and countless Abyssal energies emerged from the void. They coalesced into a dark metal mask that covered its face. Sizzle sizzle sizzle~ The sound of flesh searing emanated, and a faint scent of roasted meat filled the air. Tula raised his head abruptly, a pained scream escaping from beneath the mask. The moment this black metal mask covered Tulas face, the Abyssal Chains that bound it shattered with a clang, dissolving into strands of Abyssal energy that quickly merged into Tulas body. Previously withered and weak, Tula regained its strength. With its black wings unfurled, it stood on the ground, black energy continuously seeping from its body, and an overwhelming aura emitted from it. A pained expression surfaced on Kekauls face, and he closed his eyes tightly, constantly reciting hymns with his head lowered. Tula turned its head. Its once-golden eyes were now blood-red. It glanced at Kekaul, who was still bound by the Abyssal Chains, and spoke lowly with a hoarse voice, Im waiting for you! After speaking, Tula strode towards the tower exit. Tears rolled down Kekauls cheeks. He knew that he had lost a companion forever. In the past hundred years, their mutual encouragement helped them persevere. Now he was alone, and Kekaul didnt know how much longer he could hold on. His wings had been eroded into a light gray, and he felt himself losing strength each day, while Abyssal forces slowly infiltrated his body. It was at this moment that Kekaul suddenly spotted a figure materializing in mid-air. Song Jian deliberately terminated his stealth and appeared in front of Kekaul. Yourea human? Kekaul could hardly believe his eyes. In this Abyssal Hell filled with demons, seeing a human being made Kekaul think he was having a hallucination. Yes, respected Angel. I am indeed a human! Song Jian bowed to Kekaul and replied with a smile. How did you come here? Kekaul asked in astonishment, This is the Abyssal Hell, where there are demons everywhere I am following the guidance of the Goddess of Dawns believer, High Priestess Cecilia, and have come here to seek the Demon Lords Abyssal Demon Flame! Song Jian responded. He didnt know which god Kekaul worshipped, but he could ascertain that the god Kekaul worshipped must belong to the same righteous faction as the Goddess of Dawn. Demon Lord? Kekaul furrowed his brows slightly and sighed softly, As far as I know, all seven Abyss Demon Kings have already fallen System: Youve discovered the Demon Guardian Temple. The mission Last Wishes of the Seven Demon Lords will begin its next phase; System: Please talk to Imprisoned Angel Kekaul and gather information about the fall of the seven Demon Lords; Song Jian glanced at the system prompt and pursed his lips. The so-called Demon Guardian Temple in the mission must be the abandoned area previously buried beneath Broken Stone Mountain. Song Jian entered but hadnt discovered the Guardian Temple until he found the two angels. Clearly, the missions requirements went beyond simply discovering the temple; Song Jian had also to locate the critical mission NPC. It seemed that the angel Kekaul in front of him was indeed the critical mission NPC for this epic mission. If it also fell like Tula and became a Fallen Angel, I wonder how this mission will proceed! Song Jian mused silently. In reality, this epic mission indeed had the possibility of failing from the get-go. If Song Jian hadnt arrived within the time limit, Kekaul wouldve followed in Tulas footsteps and succumbed, becoming a Fallen Angel in at most one day. By then, no matter how thorough Song Jian searched the area, he wouldnt have been able to complete the quest. The Seven Demon Lords have already fallen? Song Jian raised his eyebrows and asked softly, Respected Angel, could you please explain in detail how the Seven Demon Lords perished? The white finger bone in his inventory shone brightly. Ever since accepting this epic mission, Song Jian had known from the missions name that the seven Demon Lords had fallen. His current inquiry was just to continue along the missions path. With a sigh, Kekaul recounted everything he knew about the fall of the Seven Demon Lords to Song Jian. Apparently, a hundred years ago, an incredibly powerful human had trespassed into the Abyssal Hell, causing immense destruction. The Demon Slayer Canyon was said to have been created by this human and the Demon Lord during an intense battle. The humans reckless actions eventually angered the rulers of the Abyssal Hell. The seven Abyss Demon Kings challenged the human in unison. As a result, after a great battle, the Kings perished while the heavily injured human vanished without a trace. Kekaul and Tula were just ordinary twin-winged battle angels who ventured into the Abyssal Hell for training. Yet, they were extremely unlucky. During a demon hunt, they inadvertently got too close to the battlefield where the Demon Lords fought, and the aftermath of the battle gravely injured them. They were subsequently captured and imprisoned at the Demon Guardian Temple until the present. It took Kekaul more than twenty minutes to relay all the information that Song Jian required. System: Youve learned the truth about the fall of the Seven Demon Lords. The next step of the mission has begun. Mission content: Save Angel Kekaul! Human, can you rescue me from the binding of the Abyssal Chains? Kekaul pleaded hopefully, If you set me free, I am willing to become your companion in the Abyssal Hell and assist you in battle until you leave the Abyssal Hell! Chapter 783 - Chapter 783: Chapter 783: Underground Cave Chapter 783: Chapter 783: Underground Cave The angel Kekaul issued a mission to Song Jian to save himself, but this mission was not easy for Song Jian; Song Jian frowned slightly. This was an epic-level task; every step was incredibly challenging and even filled with hidden traps. Just like the first mission to explore the Demon Guardian Temple, even after reaching the temple area, one has to find the key NPC to complete the task; To save Angel Kekaul, its necessary to free him from the Abyssal Chains. If the key to the liberation was a level 40 Lord Boss, Song Jian would not be surprised; Song Jian had the Book of the Abyss. If Angel Kekaul became a Fallen Angel, it would be easy for Song Jian to recruit him as a slave, but releasing him was a tough task indeed. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian nodded, agreeing to the task; Its my honor! Song Jian said. A look of relief appeared in Angel Kekauls eyes. The fall of his companion had dealt a severe blow to him. If Song Jian hadnt appeared, Kekaul would likely become a Fallen Angel, a creature of the Abyss, within a day. Thank you, human, you have won the friendship of the Temple Legion! Kekaul said gratefully; System: You have unlocked Neutral Faction, Prestige in Sky City. Your fame in Sky City has reached Ordinary. You have unlocked the Temple Legions Prestige. Your reputation in the Temple Legion has reached Friendly! Your relationship with Angel Kekaul reached Friendly; Song Jian was stunned, not expecting to gain benefits simply by accepting the task. There were many factions within the game, most of which were established by NPC. These big and small organizations have lots of resources, but to obtain these resources, one must first establish a good relationship with these factions and improve their reputation. Song Jian had never heard of Sky City and the Temple Legion. However, such organizations had been in existence for hundreds of years, and being able to open up prestige would undoubtedly bring benefits; I wonder how I can save you from here? And, I want to ask, is this chest yours? Song Jian pointed at the Dark Gold Treasure Chest next to the bound Angel. On the third floor of this tower, the only thing that piqued Song Jians interest was this Dark Gold Treasure Chest. Its a trap! Kekaul had a wry smile on his face as he continued, Inside this Dark Gold Treasure Chest is actually a wicked trap. Once you open it, youll be killed by the mechanisms inside! What? Song Jian broke out in a cold sweat. Had he not witnessed the fall of an Angel, he probably would have tried to open the chest right away. The existence of this chest is to let us witness the wickedness of human hearts firsthand. Five other adventurers had appeared here but ignored us who were bound, and directly opened the chest! Kekaul lamented, The Abyss Demons are experts in manipulating the hearts of humans. Theyre using this methodology to crush our confidence and willpower Song Jian suddenly realized that creatures like Angels seem to always show up as protectors of people. When theyre in danger, those theyve always protected only see the Dark Gold Treasure Chest, seek benefits, and dont consider rescuing the Angles in distress. This is indeed hard for the Angels to accept. If it were a more intense Angel, it might have fallen into an Abyss creature on the spot; After understanding this, Song Jians face became grim. The Demon that could come up with such a method was clearly an old, crafty fox. To save the Angel in front of him, theres a high chance hell confront the Demon; As expected, Angel Kekaul continued, To touch the shackles of the Abyssal Chains, you must obtain the fang of the Sixth Demon King Ishtan, which is now controlled by the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist Iphisna! It was her idea to use such a wicked method and so many of my companions have fallen to become Abyss Demons. May I ask about the strength of this Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, Iphisna? Song Jian tentatively asked. Her power is very strong, almost comparable to the might of the Archangel. In the language of you adventurers, she is a level 50 Lord Boss possessing peak First Order Combat Power! Angel Kekaul bluntly revealed. Song Jian almost spat out a mouthful of blood. A peak First Order Combat Power, level 50 Lord Boss, this epic-level mission is only the second ring and its already this difficult? With Song Jian currently at level 38, facing this Boss, he cant even check her attributes. Just looking at her level, which is in the shape of a skull, is a sign that shes ten levels higher than him, possessing the power to crush lower-level beings. With my strength, Im just not a match for her! Song Jian said with a grim expression. A Lord Boss wouldnt be like an Elite Boss, going about without any subordinates. If she didnt have hundreds of minions following her at all times, she would be too embarrassed to even greet other Lord Bosses. You dont need to fight her. Although the Fang of the Sixth Demon King is controlled by Iphisna, its placed on an altar. The Wolf Spider Demons want to resurrect the Sixth Demon King through blood sacrifice. You just need to steal the Fang from the altar. Angel Kekaul said. Phew, thankfully we dont need to fight such a powerful Boss! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief, you can imagine how strong the guardians of the altar which could resurrect the Sixth Demon King would be. However, theres always a way if you aim to steal; even the tiger dozes off once in a while. With this considered, the difficulty of the mission has dropped considerably; After telling Song Jian the location of the altar, Angel Kekaul seemed exhausted and closed his eyes, no longer speaking. The fall of his companion who had been with him for hundreds of years had dealt a great blow to him. His mental defense had gaps now. Song Jian quietly waited for the cooldown of the Concealment Necklace to end, then entered stealth mode and walked towards the outside of the tower; With the Abyss Concealment Skill, Song Jian carefully moved through the shadows of these buildings. Abyss Temptation and Fallen Angels occasionally passed by but as long as he didnt make a noise, it was difficult for these creatures to detect him; Once he passed through the relatively intact architecture, Song Jian arrived at a stretch of cliff; it was the edge of the cavern. Here, a massive cave appeared before him. Red light constantly radiated from the cave and eerie screams could be faintly heard from inside the cave, making one shudder; Chapter 784 - Chapter 784: Chapter 784 Blood Sacrifice Chapter 784: Chapter 784 Blood Sacrifice Song Jian stepped into the cave entrance, where a narrow passageway lay ahead. The rock walls of the passageway emitted a dim, red glow, the scorching temperature proving almost unbearable even for him. The passageway led steeply downwards, deep into the earth. Having navigated through it, Song Jian soon arrived at an underground square. Despite its location, the environment here wasnt any different from the surface. The ground was riddled with cracks through which lava flowed slowly, occasionally spluttering upwards before solidifying into blackish-red rocks. However, the environment here was a little bit darker than the surface. With his Vertical Eye slightly open, Song Jian could see that the underground square was quite expansive. A few rudimentary straw huts were scattered around, and at the center of the square was a giant altar surrounded by rows upon rows of stone steps, as many as a hundred. At the very top of the altar was a roaring bonfire. Before the bonfire was a stone platform similar to a bed, on which a young girl dressed in ragged clothes was bound. However, this girl clearly had Abyss Demon lineage. Little horns protruded from her forehead, and faint black patterns appeared on her cheeks C characteristic magical markings of Abyss Temptation. Clearly, this girl held Abyssal Succubus blood. Several Wolf Spider Demons stood unmoving on the altars stone steps, quietly watching the altar, looking like statues. Next to the stone platform atop the altar, a Wolf Spider Demon adorned with numerous ornaments held a magic staff towards the bonfire, loudly chanting something. This Wolf Spider Demon, encrusted with ornaments, was massive. Its lower body was a bloated spiders abdomen, while from the waist up it had a young girls body, fair skin, slender arms, and long black hair. If one were to view only its upper body, it would resemble an enticing, wondrous figure. However, when Song Jian saw her face, he was visibly taken aback, as if he had encountered something unbelievable. The face of the Wolf Spider Demon was lined with wrinkles, its skin as gnarled as old tree bark, devoid of any teeth, the lips seemed shrunken. It looked like an old man in his eighties. The magic staff in her hand resembled a creatures spine. A faint red glow seeped from inside the staff, akin to blood coursing through it. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, Iphisna Song Jian whispered. He could not discern the name of this monstrous creature. To him, the Ritualist with an elderly face and a young girls body appeared as statistically unknown, its attributes marked by question marks, its level indicated by a skull symbol, but he knew that it was the only monster present whose attributes he could not discern. Without a doubt, this was the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist referred to by the Angel Kekaul: Iphisna. A Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, an altar. This must be where the Sixth Demon Lord Istantins Fangs are kept. But where are the fangs, the objective of the quest? Song Jian muttered to himself, glancing left and right, but he did not find any traces of the fangs. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist muttered an incantation. Song Jian could hear clearly that she was reciting in the Abyssal language, but he could not understand a single word. The Ritualist slowly approached the stone platform. The young girl with the Abyssal Succubus bloodline, who was bound on the platform, looked listless. Seeing the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist approaching, fear flashed across her face. She fervently shook her head, tears streaming endlessly from her eyes as if pleading for mercy. For some inexplicable reason, she couldnt make any sound. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist elevated her magic staff and gently touched the girls forehead. Streams of dark red essence flowed from the staff into the girls body. The girl struggled violently, her entire body went rigid, arched like a bow, before falling heavily onto the stone platform. Streams of gray essence emerged from the girls body and rushed toward the large bonfire. The gray essence became increasingly dense. Eventually, a semi-transparent gray silhouette appeared, resembling the girl, and was being drawn out of her body, flying towards the enormous bonfire. The girl lying on the stone platform, seemed increasingly frail, her breath intermittent, and her state was critical. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist glanced at her, flicked her hand and the ropes binding the girl ripped apart. Two Wolf Spider Demons stepped forward and lifted the girl away. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist leaned on her magic staff, slowly walked towards the bonfire, and began chanting loudly. Suddenly, the formerly crimson flame soared several feet high. A streak of black began spreading from the center of the flame, and in no time, the entire flame turned black. The Abyssal Magic Flame! Song Jian squinted toward the blaze. The black flame was unique to the Abyssal Hell. Only those flames imbued with the purest Abyssal Power were black. The instant the flames turned black, the Book of the Abyss inside Song Jian began stirring. The surface of the book surged with a black flame, enveloping the entire tome. As if responding to something, the black flames on the altar became more intense, bounding higher. In the heart of the black flames, a foot-long curved fang slowly emerged, suspended in mid-air and encased in flame. Song Jians eyes lit up. It appeared that the fangs in the midst of the black flames were indeed the quest items. Only the fangs of the Sixth Demon Lord could be compatible with the Abyssal Magic Flame. No other items could possibly withstand the Abyssal Magic Flame for an extended duration. Securing this quest item would not be an easy task. Given the numerous Wolf Spider Demons occupying the altar C and the presence of a skull-level Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist C with Song Jians current strength, it was impossible for him to charge forward and seize the Demon Lords fangs. Song Jian waited patiently. While his Abyss Concealment Skill might be able to fool the numerous Wolf Spider Demons, it would certainly not fool the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. If he ventured too close in stealth, she would undoubtedly detect him. Consequently, Song Jian dared not use his stealth skill to advance. The black flame appeared, and so did the fangs of the Abyss Demon Lord. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist reversed her magic staff and plunged it into her own heart. A spray of fresh blood shot forth. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist let out a pained groan. Like a fountain, blood erupted from her chest, aiming for the fangs within the black flames. Chapter 785 - Chapter 785: Chapter 785: Tusks Chapter 785: Chapter 785: Tusks Blood continuously spouted from the chest of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. The amount, already exceeding two to three times its volume, made the smooth skin of its body slowly wane in moisture and luster, matching the unparalleled age of its cheeks skin. Even the spider body below its waist showed a color of grey decay. However, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist quickly pulled out its magic staff and from its waist pouch, took out a lump of black ointment and smeared it on its chest; Song Jian knew that the creature was at its weakest, stirring a blistering urge in him. Yet, the surrounding hundreds of Wolf Spider Demons immediately cooled his enthusiasm. Even if all of his twelve demon slaves were present, even if the Black Dragon and Stone Man Gulu both participated in the fight, he couldnt possibly withstand the siege of hundreds of Wolf Spider Demon Bosses. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist seemed very exhausted, but she still knelt down, with all of its eight spider legs curled up, its forehead pressed against the cold surface of the stone altar, and started praying in a low voice; All of the Wolf Spider Demons also knelt down simultaneously, with their six spider legs curled, their heads resting on the ritualistic altar steps, murmuring prayers with the Ritualist in the Abyssal language; After a long while, the black flames gradually shrank, as though they were being absorbed by the Demon Lords fang, which slowly faded like a phantom before disappearing into the void. At this point, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist finally heaved a sigh of relief, slowly getting up, assisted by two Wolf Spider Demons. She began to venture down the altar steps, leaving the impression that their blood sacrifice had been completed. All of the surrounding Wolf Spider Demons respectfully lowered their heads, facing the Ritualist, and waited for her to descend the altar. Half an hour later, the Wolf Spider Demons surrounding the altar had departed, leaving only a dozen or so Wolf Spider Demon guards patrolling around, watching over the towering altar. Song Jian was aware that even with many fewer Wolf Spider Demon Bosses here, he still couldnt fight without drawing the attention of other Wolf Spider Demons, perhaps even that of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. Song Jian, now in stealth mode, carefully avoided the surrounding Wolf Spider Demon Bosses and slowly headed towards the altar. One of the Wolf Spider Demon Bosses bumped into him, seemed to sense something, emitted a low growl from its throat, and stopped in its tracks. It gazed around with a confused expression, but it was not capable of detecting Song Jians presence and after a while, this Wolf Spider Demon slowly drifted away. Despite this, Song Jian was perspiring cold sweat. This must be the place of most concern for the Wolf Spider Demons, seemingly lightly defended, but once an enemy is spotted, by just guarding the entrance, the Wolf Spider Demons could render the enemy unable to escape even if they had wings; Song Jian climbed onto the altar and stood before the altars bonfire, which had once again resumed burning with red flames. It was then that he discovered that the bonfire was not ordinary, burning not regular firewood but the bones of some enormous abyssal creature. As Song Jian stood before the bonfire, he did not detect anything unusual. He couldnt summon the black Abyssal Demon Flame either. Without the Abyssal Demon Flame, the Demon Lords fang would not appear. Song Jian glanced at the dozen or so Wolf Spider Demons below the altar, his brows furrowing. He could sense that as he approached the massive bonfire, the Book of the Abyss in his body started to stir. If he were to bring out the Book of the Abyss, it would surely draw forth the Abyssal Demon Flame here, but that might alarm the surrounding creatures. With this thought, Song Jian suddenly had an idea. He still had twelve demon slaves waiting outside. If these were to attack, they would likely draw the attention of most of the Wolf Spider Demon Bosses. If it could distract the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist as well, then the difficulty of this mission would be significantly reduced! With this in mind, Song Jian ordered his twelve demon slaves who had been guarding outside to rush into the underground cave where the wolf spider demon altar was located. Soon, Song Jian could feel his demon slaves vitality points were decreasing, and they had entered a combat state. Then, he heard an enraged roar from the distance. Subordinates of the Fifth Demon Lord, have you lost your minds? You dare to attack the Sixth Demon Lords resurrection altar! The raspy voice of the wolf spider demon ritualist echoed with suppressed rage. Song Jian could hear almost all the wolf spider demons roar with anger, and they followed the wolf spider demon ritualist, charging at the demon slaves who invaded their territory. Among the demon slaves Song Jian had recruited were three fallen angels and the rest were great demons, which led the wolf spider demon ritualist to mistakenly think that it was they trying to hinder the resurrection of the Sixth Demon Lord. Therefore, he summoned all the wolf spider demons, unaware that the only invaders were the twelve abyssal demons before him. The wolf spider demons guarding the underground altar also started to stir, and even five or six of them rushed out of the cave. Even those who did not rush out moved toward the mouth of the cave, intending to take advantage of the terrain to guard the underground cave. Seeing the wolf spider demons had left the altar, Song Jian immediately took out the Book of the Abyss. Boom! The surface of the Book of the Abyss suddenly erupted with black flames which served as a catalyst. The massive bonfire in front of Song Jian instantly turned from scarlet to black. Streams of black flames seemed to surge towards the Book of the Abyss, and a fang over a foot long slowly emerged from the void. Song Jian stepped forward and grabbed the protruding fang. A searing sound rang out and Song Jian felt a throbbing pain in his palm. A puff of white smoke rose from his palm, as if something had taken a bite out of it. This unexpected event took Song Jian by surprise. An 800-plus damage value floated above his head, and his stealth status was immediately broken, gradually revealing his figure! System: You have seized the Demon Fang of the Sixth Demon Lord, causing him to lose the chance of resurrection. Your reputation among the wolf spider demons is permanently set to unflagging hostility! System: The wolf spider demon ritualist, Iphisna, has targeted you and will chase you relentlessly until one of you is completely annihilated! System: You have obtained the Abyssal Demon Flame left by the Sixth Demon Lord, and the ranking of your Book of the Abyss has been upgraded, increasing the power of all skills in the book. Your existing Abyssal Demon Flame has been promoted to tier five. Chapter 786 - Chapter 786: Chapter 786: Escape Chapter 786: Chapter 786: Escape Song Jian was startled and hurriedly put the fang in the bag and ran towards the exit of the underground cave; It was too terrifying. A level 50 first-order battle power peak lord-level BOSS targeted him and intended to chase him relentlessly. If Song Jian didnt leave quickly, he would probably be trapped here forever, even the death gods enemy skill wouldnt be helpful. As Song Jian rushed to the entrance of the underground cave, he suddenly felt that he had quickly lost contact with the twelve abyssal slaves, which meant they had all been killed. In just less than three minutes, eight great demons and one fallen angel were already killed. It was easy to imagine how powerful the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist was, as it could completely crush them; The wolf spider demons guarding the altar were furious when they saw Song Jian rushing down, and under a mixture of fear and anger, they swarmed towards him, intending to stay behind even if it meant perishing together. Otherwise, what would await them would be a fate worse than death; Song Jian didnt dare dally with these wolf spider demons, as every second mattered. The moment he took the Demon Lords fang, he felt a powerful mental strength locking onto him. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist had already detected his presence and rushed towards the altar in big strides without even bothering to kill the remaining abyssal slaves; Every second was precious for Song Jian. If the wolf spider demons blocked the exit of the underground cave, he would lose his life here. Whoosh~ A stinky green venom sprayed towards Song Jian, who immediately used the Bone Shield skill. A three-sided bone shield appeared around his body, continuously protecting him from the damage of the venom; In just a short while, the three shields turned green due to the venom with faint corrosive green smoke rising from them. Although their defense was reduced, they could still last for quite some time. The venoms damage wasnt high, but its negative effects were terrible. Even Song Jians passive skill, Thick-skinned, couldnt completely resist them, but merely weaken them. At this moment, more than a dozen wolf spider demons had returned to the cave entrance. When they saw Song Jian rushing towards them, they immediately lifted their bone spears and hurled them at him; Bang, bang, bang~ The bone shield faced its most severe test, as dozens of bone spears ruthlessly pierced it, and radial cracks appeared at the point of impact. In a short while, the three bone shields shattered simultaneously, and palm-sized fragments scattered in all directions. The narrow entrances wolf spider demons were shot by the fragments like a downpour. Enemy of the Death God skill dealt 500 points of true damage in an instant, losing nearly one-third of their vitality points; However, this damage still could not deter them. They blocked the entrance with their bodies and didnt give Song Jian the chance to escape; Soul Wander! Song Jians figure instantly turned transparent as he charged towards the crowd. Before the wolf spider demons at the entrance could react, Song Jian had already passed through their bodies and entered the passageway; Soul Wanders first three seconds made him invincible and allowed him to pass through any obstacles. Due to the effect of the epic necklace, Concealment Necklace, the duration extended from three to nearly four seconds, giving Song Jian enough time to pass through the entire passageway and escape from the underground cave; The passageway was dim, and countless wolf spider demons had already rushed in. Yet Song Jian kept accelerating through the passageway, passing through their bodies undetected. He escaped, he got away. Catch him! The wolf spider demons blocking the entrance roared in fear with their abyssal language. As Song Jian fled the underground cave, they saw their miserable fate approaching. In his soul state, Song Jian saw not the bodies of the wolf spider demons but various sizes of soul energy. Some wolf spider demons had powerful soul energy like a kerosene lamp, while others had soul energy like a soccer ball-sized light group; Song Jian didnt have time to think and rushed forward blindly. Four seconds was not too long, but it was not short either, and he couldnt afford to waste it. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed a large ball of light appearing ahead. The soul energy in it was like a small sun, and he even felt a burning sensation as he approached it; Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist! Song Jian had no way to retreat, so he clenched his teeth and charged towards the soul energy sun. As he passed through the body of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, it seemed to sense something and suddenly stopped. It roared angrily at Song Jian and raised its spine-like magic staff. A scorching black flame flew towards Song Jian; Boom! The black flame engulfed Song Jian entirely, but since he was invulnerable at the moment, an immune number floated above his head. However, the black flame explosion still caused damage to the nearby wolf spider demons. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist was shocked and prepared to continue attacking, but then it saw the spider demons burned by the black flame wailing miserably. It paused, and by the time it wanted to search for Song Jian again, he had already disappeared, and the passageway behind it was filled with wolf spider demons. Roaring angrily, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist slammed its magic staff into the ground; Boom! A shockwave spread out from the ground, sending all the surrounding wolf spider demons flying. While the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist stepped over the spider demons on the ground and chased after Song Jian; Song Jians speed was extremely fast. Plus, he was in a soul state and surrounded by darkness, making it nearly impossible to be detected by the naked eye. After escaping the underground cave, Song Jian headed towards the stone tower. On his way, he found the bodies of several abyssal slaves and some others who still had more than half of their vitality points. When they saw Song Jian, they immediately surrounded him; Stop all enemies behind! Song Jian commanded directly. At this moment, the guards guarding the stone tower were all gone. Song Jian quickly rushed to the third floor, took out the fang, and slashed it against the Abyssal Chains binding Kekaul; Chapter 787 - Chapter 787: Chapter 787: Sacrifice Chapter 787: Chapter 787: Sacrifice Song Jian felt as if he was dancing on the edge of a blade, one false step and he would fall into a deep abyss. The Abyssal Chains shattered inch by inch under the collision of fangs, and the angel Kekaul let out a satisfied moan. Its wings sprung open vigorously as a powerful aura radiated from it. Thank you, human, for saving me. To express my gratitude, I will be your most loyal guardian until you leave Abyssal Hell, ready to sacrifice my life for yours! Kekaul bowed respectfully to Song Jian. Only then did Song Jian realize that the angel Kekaul in front of him was also a level fifty, possessing the peak power of first-order combat level. However, it was rated as elite, not lord, and its strength was a notch below that of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. Most importantly, in Kekauls attribute bar, there was a weakened status. All attributes were reduced by thirty percent, meaning that Kekaul currently only possessed the combat power of seventh-order at its peak. To let Kekaul halt the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist probably wouldnt be significantly better than his Abyssal Slaves. However, this mission still left Song Jian quite satisfied as he had obtained the Abyssal Demon Flame of the Sixth Abyss Demon King. Not only did the grade of the Book of the Abyss upgrade, but the Abyssal Demon Flame he controlled also went up a level. For Song Jian, there was no better reward than this. We need to leave here first, the demons are coming! After saying this, a pair of iron wings emerged from Song Jians back. He broke through the wall of the third layer of the stone tower and flew towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. In just a few short minutes, Song Jian realized that he had lost contact with all his demon slaves. If he didnt leave now, the stone tower would likely be surrounded by Wolf Spider Demons. Kekaul hesitated for a moment. But quickly, he felt a strong aura closing in swiftly, his face changed color. It was the Wolf Spider Demon Priest who had captured him earlier. While he was severely injured at the time, his current state wasnt much stronger. Although death was only a release for Kekaul and he didnt fear it which was why he pledged to fight side by side with Song Jian, even at the cost of his own life if he could survive, Kekaul wouldnt throw his life away intentionally. With a single stroke of his grey wings, Kekaul followed closely behind, flying towards the outside of the Demon Slayer Canyon. Watching the two shadows in the sky, the Wolf Spider Demon Priests eyes glowed bright red. She gritted her teeth, You wont escape Then, she turned around and told a Wolf Spider Demon Guard beside her, Go notify the other priests. Tell them I have important matters to discuss! Inside the Demon Guardian Temple, there wasnt merely the Wolf Spider Demon, there were other six demon races as well. They were all subordinates of the Abyss Demon King and were all dedicated to resurrecting their own Demon Lord. When they heard that the Wolf Spider Demon had lost the key resurrection tool of their king and the unique Abyssal Demon Flame of the Demon Lord, the other demon races laughed at the Wolf Spider Demons while also raising their guard. Iphisna, I heard you lost the resurrection artifact of the Sixth Demon King? Is that true? Hahaha! A demon with a goats skull laughed and strolled into the conference hall of the Demon Guardian Temple. A shade of anger flushed Iphisnas ancient face, but before she could speak, the other demon priests also walked into the conference hall one after another. Hmph, Kubisuo, if you think that the goat-faced clan doesnt need any information from me, feel free to leave now! Iphisna said with a stern face. Hmph, its just a mere human who has infiltrated Abyssal Hell. Find him, capture him, and kill him. I dont need any information from you! Kubisuo, the ritualist of the Goat-faced Demon Clan, said with a scornful laugh. Despite his words, he made no move to leave. Instead, he merely lifted his goats head and stood arrogantly in place. Kubisuo, you may consider humans as worthless, but dont forget; it was a human who once killed the seven great Demon Lords! A Demon Ritualist, holding a huge scythe and looking like a shadow, spoke in a raspy voice. As soon as the Great Demon Priest Saffer began to speak, the faces of the other seven ritualists changed drastically. The fall of the Abyss Demon King is a taboo among them, not something that can be casually spoken of. Saffer, I really want to see what will happen when the second Demon Lord revives and hears how freely you speak of his demise, a Demon Ritualist burning with dark red flames, with a sinister smile on his face like a venomous snake, stared at the Great Demon Priest Saffer, who was shrouded in black fog. Black, I think you wont live to see the day the great Lords revive! Saffer slightly lifted his head, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes from beneath his black hood. The Flame Demon Ritualists face completely changed. Among the seven major demonic clan ritualists, he could more or less gauge the others powers, but he was utterly unable to see through Saffer. But Black guessed that Saffers power was definitely formidable. Perhaps only the Fallen Angel Priest Ailei could overpower him. The others were no match for the Great Demon Priest Saffer. Enough, are you trying to instigate infighting? The scantily-clad Abyssal Succubus Ritualist with a voluptuous figure and a pair of tiny wings on her back, Mesomiya, snapped. Upon hearing Mesomiyas voice, almost all the demon ritualists couldnt help but shudder. Her voice was filled with seductive power, and just hearing her speak sparked a flame in all the demon ritualists bellies, even the female Wolf Spider Ritualist blushed and silently cursed in her heart. The combat power of the Abyssal Succubus Clan was arguably the weakest among the seven major demon clans. Still, no other demon clan wanted to be their enemy. Thats because all who stood against the Abyssal Succubus Clan became their slaves. The Abyssal Succubi possessed an innate talent for charm. Unless the victim had strong willpower, no matter how powerful they were, they would fall under their spell unsuspectingly. Mesomiya is right. Internal fights are forbidden in the Abyss Demon Clan! The three heads of the silently-watching Cerberus Demon Ritualist spoke in unison. The furthest right head turned to the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist and asked, Iphisna, why did you call us here? Surely not just to inform us that a human thief stole the key item for reviving the Sixth Demon King? An instant fury appeared on Iphisnas aged face. She took a deep breath and said, This human didnt just steal the task of the Sixth Demon King, but he also stole the Abyssal Demon Flame controlled by the Sixth Demon King! Upon hearing Iphisna speak, several Demon Ritualists gasped in shock, exclaiming, How is that possible! Chapter 788 - Chapter 788: Chapter 789: Bounty Hunter Chapter 788: Chapter 789: Bounty Hunter To call the Abyssal Demon Flame a sacred object of Abyssal Hell would not be an exaggeration. Even ordinary Abyss creatures wouldnt dare to touch it. Only powerful Abyss creatures, possessing formidable Abyssal Power, have the right to touch the Abyssal Demon Flame. However, only the seven great Abyss Demon Kings can extract power from it. Upon hearing that Song Jian was able to touch and steal the Sixth Demon Kings Abyssal Demon Flame, almost all the demon ritualists couldnt believe the truth. If the opponent could steal the Sixth Demon Kings Abyssal Demon Flame, it meant that he could also steal the Abyssal Demon Flames of the other Demon Kings. How could one be prepared for a thief for a thousand days if one only commits theft for one day? The fact that he could touch and steal the Abyssal Demon Flame was the reason why demon ritualists had to deal with Song Jian; Seeing the shocked expressions on the other priests faces, Iphisna continued, The weapon this human uses is a longsword, and it releases dark gold Sword Qi If Iphisnas first piece of information was shocking, this one was frightening to everyone! What, do you mean this human and that human from before are are A trace of fear involuntarily appeared on the face of the Flame Demon ritualist; I didnt say that! Iphisna looked at the Flame Demon ritualist coldly and said, I just told you what I saw. As for this humans identity, its for you to judge! Using a sword and dark gold Sword Qi doesnt necessarily mean that this human has any relationship with that powerful person from before the Goat-faced Demon ritualist said softly. But clearly, his words didnt get the approval of the other demon ritualists. Kill him. We must kill this human. We cannot let the past events repeat themselves! Ailei, the Fallen Angel Priest, said solemnly. Exactly, kill him before he grows too strong. Dont even spare his soul! All the demon ritualists chimed in. The Wolf Spider Demon ritualists mouth curled into a triumphant smile, but it quickly disappeared, and he remained silent. If he relied solely on the Wolf Spider Demons, he wouldnt be able to catch Song Jian and snatch back the Sixth Demon Kings tusks. Now, there was a higher chance of capturing and even killing Song Jian by dragging the other six Abyss Demon races into the fray; At this time, Song Jian had already escaped from Broken Stone Mountain and entered Demon Slayer Canyon. Looking at the dark hole behind him, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. The task was extremely difficult, and if it werent for the gains along the way, Song Jian would have been unable to persevere; Kekaul, what should we do now? Song Jian asked the angel who had been following him. Kekaul looked at Song Jian with a surprised expression and said, You have already saved me. Now I am just your guard. How would I know what you want to do? Song Jian paused and quickly opened the taskbar. He had completed the first part of the epic tasksaving the angel Kekaulbut the next part of the task hadnt been released yet! Whats going on? Do I need to meet some conditions to get the next step? Song Jian sighed, guessing that he hadnt met the requirements to trigger the next part of the task, which was why it was stuck at this stage. Such a situation was common. Whenever there was a chain of tasks, players would encounter this issue. Some players couldnt trigger the next step for a long time, leaving the chain tasks until the time limit was reached and they automatically failed; Its important to note that almost all tasks have time limits. Some tasks will state the limit, while others will hide it within the task content. The higher the rank and better the rewards for a task, the shorter the time allowed to complete it. If Song Jian couldnt trigger the next step in time, he might fail this epic task; However, failure was rare because as long as you followed the tasks requirements, you would eventually trigger the next stage. The problem was when you didnt do anything and gave up; Now that Ive obtained the Sixth Demon Kings Abyssal Demon Flame, I just need to get the Abyssal Demon Flames of the remaining Demon Kings. Since I know the location is here, I can search again after I rest a bit and the Wolf Spider Demons have calmed down! Song Jian thought. What he didnt know was that at this moment, the Abyss Demon Guardian Temple had gathered representatives of the seven great Abyss Demon races, and several high priests were discussing how to kill him and completely destroy him; Meanwhile, at the entrance to the Demon Slayer Canyon, wave after wave of Abyss players began to enter the canyon, not just these players but also a large number of NPCs appearing at the entrance to Demon Slayer Canyon. These people had come to hunt down Song Jian, and the most eye-catching among them was a group from the Fallen Angel Alliance, led by Thomas. Behind him was a group of well-equipped elite players who were all at least level 35. However, anyone familiar with the Fallen Angel Alliance would know that these people were in no way comparable to the previous group of elite players organized by Thomas to hunt down the world BOSS. In fact, this group was elite reserves of the Fallen Angel Alliance. After the elite team was annihilated, a great cost was incurred to cultivate the elite reserve players of the Fallen Angel Alliance. Their purpose in hunting down Song Jian was twofoldone, it was for the reputation of the Fallen Angel Alliance, and two, it was to test the Abyss players of the elite reserve team. Seeing the Fallen Angel Alliance players at the entrance, the Abyss players nearby, who also had the same goal, showed various emotionsadmiration, jealousy, and disdain. Many of them looked at the Alliance players mockingly; Since the news of the Fallen Angel Alliance accident came to light, many other alliances in the Flame Furnace have been gloating. Even some random individuals unrelated to the Alliance expressed a sense of schadenfreude at their misfortune. Hey, looks like the Fallen Angel Alliance is dead set on killing that human. Theyre going all out in their pursuit! a nearby Abyss player whispered; Hmph, these people cant be compared with the previous elite team. The elite team was wiped out. What can they expect to do? Give away their heads? Hard to say, last time it was because of the World BOSS. This time theyre specifically hunting down the human. No matter how strong he is, hes only one person. So many people attacking him at once would finish him off! Do you think its as easy as hitting a wooden stake? Wont the guy run or hide? Besides, with so many people entering the Demon Slayer Canyon, itll take a lot of time just to clear the monsters! The people from the Fallen Angel Alliance, hearing the surrounding discussions, looked displeased. However, they maintained their discipline and did not argue with the bystanders. They soon entered Demon Slayer Canyon and vanished from everyones sight; Just then, an NPC wearing a black cloak and a cowboy hat, carrying an old-fashioned Mauser rifle on his shoulder, appeared before everyone. He entered the Demon Slayer Canyon without hesitation, moving quickly and leaving only a dark shadow in everyones vision. But everyone who saw him couldnt help but gasp, as this NPC seemed to be well-known among Abyss players. Chapter 789 - Chapter 789: Chapter 790: Players Chapter 789: Chapter 790: Players Legendary Bounty Hunter, the Abyss Gunner Burn! A player exclaimed. What? That NPC in the black windbreaker is the legendary Gunner? someone nearby said with a shocked expression. Others also started to discuss. After all, the name of Burn the Abyss Gunner resounded too loudly. Every player who chose the Abyss profession and entered Abyssal Hell, even if they hadnt seen him, had heard of his famous name; The Abyss Gunner, just like the Soul Ripper, both are epic professions, but unlike the player who had only held the Soul Ripper profession for a few months, Burn was an NPC who had been an Abyss Gunner for at least over a decade, mastering almost all of the core skills of the Abyss Gunner. His strength is incomparable to that of a newly appointed Soul Ripper. Even the Abyss player who has only a few core professions can hardly match him; Burn seems to be a wandering NPC, he does not stay in one place for too long, but if the reward in a certain area is high, he would always appear. Some players have tried to contact him, wanting to inherit his profession, but they have never succeeded; However, Burn posts many tasks, and the rewards for these tasks are very substantial. Sometimes, you can even learn some common skills of the Abyss Gunner, and thats why most Abyss players know him. After all, having an NPC like a self-operating task issuer in the players hearts is like having an adventure in the game. As long as you meet them, you always get some benefits; Seeing Burn appear, the players, who were initially hesitant, rushed towards Demon Slayer Canyon. They didnt care about whether they could kill Song Jian and claim the high reward, as long as they could obtain some benefits from Burn, it would be worth it for them. Song Jian left Broken Stone Mountain with the Angel Kekaul and headed towards the exit of Demon Slayer Canyon. Suddenly, he found that there seemed to be fewer monsters in Demon Slayer Canyon. After running for hundreds of meters, he didnt even find a single Flame Demon, as if all the Flame Demons in this area had been cleared. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him, hovering about ten meters above the ground. He was wearing a black robe, his face hidden under his cloak, even his attributes were all hidden. Song Jian frowned. This was an Abyss player and it looked like he had been waiting here for a long time. You Song Jian was about to speak when he saw the player in the air wave his magic staff at him. Suddenly, a dark fireball was shot at him; Seeing the dark fireball howling towards him, Song Jian didnt act. Kekaul at his side immediately rushed up with his sword. Heretic, accept your judgment! With a swipe of his sword, Divine Power erupted, colliding with the dark fireball. Bang! The fireball exploded, sparks scattering in all directions. The player in the air began to chant spells. The unique tone of the Abyss language echoed in the air, and a black chain slowly manifested around him, slithering around him like a python; Seeing this Abyssal Chain, Kekauls expression changed. Being bound by the Abyssal Chains for hundreds of years had left him traumatized. But as Kekaul was hesitating, the Abyss player in mid-air had completed his spell. With a wave of his magic staff, the black Abyssal Chains snaked around him, and like a venomous snake, shot towards Angel Kekaul; Kekaul showed a trace of fear on his face, gritted his teeth and slashed at the Abyssal Chains with his sword. With a clang, the Abyssal Chains were cut in two. But the severed Abyssal Chains, just like two snakes, entwined Kekauls arm and coiled towards his body. In no time, they had Kekaul tightly bound. Having lost control of his body, Kekaul fell from the sky. Song Jian was left speechless. No matter how weak he was, he was still a level 50 boss. Was he caught just like that? With such strength, dont come out and make a fool of yourself. Assisting me in a fight? Itd be nice if you didnt hinder me! Song Jian complained inwardly. With a thought, four swords shot out like meteors towards the player in mid-air; Seeing the four swords flying towards her, the players face finally showed a serious expression. With a corner of her mouth lifted, she muttered, Interesting! Although her voice was small, Song Jian could hear it clearly and was taken aback: Huh, its a female player? Abyss players can be considered a hell race. After changing their profession, some abnormalities appear on their bodies. They might grow horns, brandish black tattoos, or scales appear on their bodies. These phenomena are something that ordinary players couldnt accept. In addition, the harsh environment of Abyssal Hell, very few female players would choose Abyss profession. Seeing the four swords coming, Katie smiled faintly. With a wave of her magic staff, a transparent shield with a metallic luster appeared in front of her. Within the transparent shield, you could see hair-thin lines, like a spider web, embedded in the interior of the shield; Boom, boom, boom, boom! The four swords were originally hitting Katie from different directions. But the moment this shield appeared, they were all attracted to it, slashing at the transparent shield that she had summoned; The most important thing was that the shield skill Katie used was noticeably stronger than Song Jians Bone Shield. Four sword skills unleashed at once could cause damage exceeding 3000 points. But slashing on this shield could only make it tremor slightly. Katies face was adorned with a look of contempt, but Song Jian looked shocked. Although he didnt use all his strength, how could his attack not even break the opponents defense? For the first time, Song Jian doubted his own attack; The most remarkable characteristic of the Sword Master profession was its strong attack. Even without the Dark Gold weapon set, Song Jians damage was not something ordinary players could resist. Moreover, four swords could cause four times the damage. Not even the most robust Abyss Shield Striker could withstand Song Jians attack; Invincibility effect? Song Jians mind lit up, and he quickly understood. Ordinary invincibility, attack effecting an immune prompt, but when attacking this Abyss players transparent shield, there was no prompt, leading to a misconception that the opponent had robust defense; Invincibility will last for a while, lets see how long you can hold on! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and with a thought, four swords spun in the air, continuing to slash at Katie; Chapter 790 - Chapter 790: Chapter 791: Forming an Alliance Chapter 790: Chapter 791: Forming an Alliance Katies face turned pale, her cheeks bearing black patterns like blooming roses, and two small, sharp horns were sprouting on top of her head. Seeing that Song Jian had not ceased attacking her, Katie immediately spoke, Do you know, youre about to die! By your hands? Song Jian sneered. His four long swords kept attacking. Even though the shield Katie had conjured did not show any damage numbers, it had already begun to crack. Katie was horrified. She had never expected Song Jians attack to be this strong. She had battled a five-member team before, and until she killed all five, they hadnt managed to break her shields defense. Katie was startled by Song Jians strikes. While Song Jian couldnt see the shields damage, Katie saw it clearly. Her skill only rendered her invincible for the first three seconds, after which it merely reduced 35% of the damage. Given Song Jians attack intensity, the shield would completely shatter in about five more seconds. If the shield breaks, with Katies defense, she would probably be killed instantly by Song Jian. She had to either flee immediately or make Song Jian stop attacking. Katie chose the latter. Do you know, nearly all Abyss players in the Flame Furnace have come to the Demon Slayer Canyon, and your bounty has attracted a lot of NPC bounty hunters! Katie spoke quickly, When the time comes, the entire Demon Slayer Canyon will be searched inch by inch. Youll have no place to hide. Right now, Im the only one who can help you! Song Jian paused, and with a gesture from his right hand, he halted his assault. He originally thought that he would only be hunted by members of the Fallen Angel Alliance. It had never occurred to him that his actions would alarm a main citys players, or even attract NPC bounty hunters. What happened exactly? Explain what happened. Why are so many people chasing me? Song Jian asked curiously. Dont you know what you have done? Katie sighed in relief when she saw Song Jian stop his attack. With a wave of her magic staff, the shield that had been badly damaged and almost unrecognizable gradually vanished. Katie slowly floated down from mid-air, standing before Song Jian. Her bloody-red eyes were filled with curiosity. Youre the bravest person Ive met! Katie smiled, My name is Katie, and I am the leader of the Thorny Bird Alliance! Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected the girl in front of him to be a leader of an alliance. We have fewer than three hundred members. Compared to the City of Hope, we are nothing! Katie laughed. Song Jians intel had been thoroughly sifted through by the people in the Flame Furnace. His public info was well-known. Ever since the City of Hope Alliance was established successfully, countless players wanted to join. The current City of Hope Alliance, however, had tough requirements for their new recruits. The three hundred players who had together defended the city were now core players, receiving significantly increased benefits. The selected players, after layers of screenings, exceeded six hundred. Almost all of the elite players in Doomsday City were included. The City of Hope Alliances power skyrocketed, and their fame had even spread beyond Doomsday City. I hope your information doesnt disappoint me, Song Jian wasnt moved by Katies compliment. He wasnt afraid of the Abyss players pursuit. He could always leave and return to the City of Hope Alliance. Still, if others found out he had left, he might be ambushed again just like last time. After all, every time he used the Abyssal Gate, he needed to wait for its one-day cooldown period. And he couldnt possibly not enter the Abyssal Hell since his mission was half completed. Do you know how much your bounty is in the Flame Furnace? The latest news is that your bounty has reached 1.8 million Doomsday Coins! Katie glanced at the information and said. As time went by, Song Jians bounty kept increasing. It was now the highest bounty ever offered in the Flame Furnaces history. The number of players hunting you has exceeded two thousand. In addition, some famous NPC bounty hunters, like Abyss Gunner Burn, Ghostly Phantom Lobos, and Abyss Wanderer Branqi, have also joined the hunt! Katie said, Mind you, these bounty hunters are very powerful. Each of them possesses the highest level of first-order combat power. However strong you are, you cant be a match for them! First-order combat power peak? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, feeling the pressure. Why do you want to help me? Song Jian asked. Of course, I need your help in return if I help you. You can freely come and go from the Abyssal Hell and youre also the leader of a strong alliance. I need your friendship! said Katie. What if I tell you that I dont need your help and that I wont be killed by those people. Would you believe me? Song Jian confidently stated. Katie was speechless. In her opinion, Song Jian was a little too arrogant. To her, even disregarding the Abyss players hunting him, any of the bounty hunters could easily overcome Song Jian. In that case, lets just wait and see. If you need my help, you can contact me through this! Katie threw a ring at Song Jian, then turned and walked away with an unhappy look. After Katie left, the Abyssal Chains that bound the Heavenly Angel Kekaul broke apart, and Kekaul, his face flushed, got up with a look of shame. Im sorry, I Kekaul said in a low voice. Song Jian made a dismissive gesture with his hand. Kekaul was not weak by any means. After all, he was a level-fifty elite Boss with a first-order combat power peak. However, after being chained for hundreds of years, Kekaul had perhaps forgotten most of his combat skills, and was in a weakened state. His current power was probably equivalent to a level-thirty-five elite Boss. Song Jian looked at the ring Katie had thrown him. The silver-quality ring was a communication ring, made in pairs. One can talk to the owner of the other ring with one of them, much like a walkie-talkie. Song Jian couldnt add Abyss players as friends, nor could he communicate with them. If it werent for the fact he knew Abyss languages, normal communication would have been impossible. To communicate long distances, he had to use tools. That was why Katie gave him one of the communication rings. After inspecting the rings features, Song Jian casually put it into his bag. Katie wouldnt help a player on an opposing team so wholeheartedly. Rather than bounties, she wanted more. This was a minor interruption. However, now that he knew many were out to kill him, Song Jian certainly wouldnt continue to the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon. Since you all want to kill me, lets have some fun right here! Song Jian snorted coldly, turned around, walked toward Broken Stone Mountain. Chapter 791 - Chapter 791: Chapter 792: The Pursuit to Kill Chapter 791: Chapter 792: The Pursuit to Kill Damn it, he wont shed a tear until he sees a coffin! Katie murmured, as she watched Song Jians retreating figure. When she learned that he was able to freely enter and exit the Abyssal Hell, she knew this was an amazing opportunity to strengthen the Thorny Bird Alliance. If they could grasp this chance properly, surpassing the Fallen Angel Alliance might not be impossible. However, upon meeting Song Jian, Katie found him to be incredibly arrogant. He was dismissive of her offers for help, which not only enraged her but also stirred in her a perverse pleasure at the thought of his misfortune. All the information she relayed to Song Jian was true. Many Abyss players had already entered the Demon Slayer Canyon and those bounty hunter NPCs from legends had emerged one after another. Whether for fame or high rewards, they would spare no efforts to kill Song Jian. Katie hadnt strayed far. She wanted to witness Song Jians despair. At his most helpless, she would step in to help him. Not only could she have the pleasure of mocking him then, but also the matter of allying with the City of Hope Alliance could naturally be settled C achieving two goals at once. Watching Song Jian walk towards the depth of the Demon Slayer Canyon, Katie began to laugh. The canyon ended at a massive cliff and the lava below churned relentlessly. There was no escape route. To leave, he would have to exit through the entrance of the canyon. At this point, in the Demon Guardian Temple, a few Demon Ritualists began to bicker again about how to capture Song Jian. Suddenly, the face of the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice changed. He had sensed that Song Jian was now approaching the Abyssal Demon Guardian Temple. Has the guy gone mad? The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice was startled and doubtful, but a smirk emerged on his face momentarily before quickly disappearing. He looked at the others, arguing about how to kill Song Jian. What are you all squabbling about? Dont you know that the guy is now outside the Guardian Temple and heading this way? Iphisna, the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice, with a look of fury on his old face, growled. Wait, are you saying that human kid dared to come back? Has he gone mad? Black, the Flame Demon Priest, said with an incredulous expression on his face. He must have other motives, perhaps trying to steal the resurrection tools of the other Demon Lords! Kubisuo, the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist suddenly suggested. The Demon Ritualists froze before breaking out in an angry roar. Kubisuos guess was highly plausible; if the Sixth Demon Kings resurrection tool could be stolen, the possibility of the other Demon Lords resurrection tools being targeted was high. Kill him! The Cerberus Demon Ritualists three heads echoed, and a long howl spread far and wide from its mouths. It couldnt wait to summon its kin and start the hunting of Song Jian. Right, perhaps this kid doesnt realize that Iphisna can sense his presence. Maybe his goal is the resurrection tools. We only have one chance, we cant let him escape again, kill him! said Saffer, the Great Demon Priest. Kill the human! Almost all the priests roared in unison. Half an hour later, the temple was emptied as the horde of monsters led by the seven Abyssal Demon Sacrifices flooded out like a tide. Song Jian hadnt gone far. As soon as the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice began to move, Song Jian turned and ran towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. The angel Kekauls face was filled with confusion. He had followed Song Jian away from the Demon Guardian Temple, and then followed him back towards it, they had paused, and now they were running towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. Kekaul didnt know what Song Jian was planning, but he did know that Song Jian was toying with the abyssal demons and those chasing him. Before long, the roars of demons echoed in succession like a tidal wave from behind. Turning his head, Kekaul saw countless demons streaming from the tunnel in the Broken Stone Mountain that Song Jian had dug. Kekauls face changed, but it quickly hardened again; Boom! The long sword in his hand burned with golden flames, and with it held high, Kekaul shouted loudly, Glory is my life! Battle, let this world Song Jians face changed dramatically, seeing Kekauls demeanor, he actually wanted to rush towards the demons and fight these demons to death! Are you insane, run! Song Jian roared at Kekaul, the steel wings behind him spread out, and he flew towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon; Kekaul suddenly froze. Originally, he thought Song Jian was going to leave him to hold the enemies off, he didnt expect, to be asked to run. Was he still charging? Wouldnt it be embarrassing if he didnt charge after getting this emotional? Kekaul hesitated for a moment, and without a word, his grey wings unfolded and he frantically followed behind Song Jian; Although these abyss demons cant fly, many of them possess long-range attack capabilities, and the Demon Slayer Canyon can only fly up to a height of ten or so meters, beyond that, they would be chopped down by the infinite Sword Qi contained in the sky above the canyon; Once the abyss demons behind them catch up, the two people who can only fly a dozen meters would be perfect live targets, being shot down within minutes; Now near the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon, there were over a thousand abyss players, like treasure hunters, bending their heads and searching every inch of the canyon, some players even took out exploration tools to look for Song Jians possible hiding places, using all kinds of search methods, determined to find Song Jian. In addition to these abyss players, many NPCs were also searching for Song Jian. At this time, the Abyss Gunner Burn seemed to sense something, suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp, staring into the middle distance; You want to escape through the air? Heh, ridiculous!, Burn directly grabbed the old-fashioned rifle on his shoulder, aiming at Song Jian in mid-air, and firmly pulled the trigger; Bang! With a muffled boom, the bullet visibly flew towards Song Jian at a speed visible to the naked eye; Song Jian in the mid-air had already seen a large group of players appearing in front of him, a smirk floated up at the corner of his mouth, ready to dive down, but suddenly heard a gunshot, his heart immediately sunk. With a thought, a three-sided Bone Shield appeared in front of him. As soon as the Bone Shield was summoned, Song Jian saw a spark on one of the shields in front of him, a brass bullet as thick as a finger was continuously rotating on the surface of the Bone Shield like a drill; Within less than two seconds, the Bone Shield made a crisp sound and shattered directly, and the brass bullet drilled viciously into Song Jians shoulder. Chapter 792 - Chapter 792: Chapter 793: Escape Chapter 792: Chapter 793: Escape A spurt of fresh blood shot out, and Song Jian felt as if he had been struck on the shoulder by a heavy hammer. He groaned and began to plummet to the ground; When he hit the ground, Song Jian discovered that the attack had not only pierced through his shoulder, but also left a fist-sized hole in the steel wings behind him; A damage number of over eight hundred floated above his head, which made Song Jian astonished. He knew that he was currently wearing a Dark Gold Quality suit, and his defense bonus from the equipment alone was higher than that of an ordinary Sword and Shield Warrior. On top of that, he possessed first-tier Combat Power, and his stats had increased by a large margin. If an average player with ordinary equipment had taken such a hit, they would have been instantly killed; Seeing the over eight hundred points of damage floating above Song Jians head, Burns eyebrows furrowed, and a realization soon came to him after he quickly calculated the numbers in his heart; How is it possible for his defense to be so strong?! Burn hesitated slightly in his heart, but he still rushed towards Song Jians direction; Seeing Song Jian being attacked, Angel Kekaul raised his sword and was about to charge at Burn, but he was stopped by Song Jian; Keep hovering in midair and observe the situation! Song Jian ordered. Kekaul was stunned, as thousands of players were rushing towards Song Jian, and a large group of Abyss demons were chasing him from behind. Caught in a pincer attack, Kekaul didnt know what else to observe C was now not the time to escape? Human, I will not leave you behind and run away on my own! There was a hint of gratitude on Kekauls face, as he thought Song Jian was trying to create an opportunity for him to escape. After all, the only way to get away now was to take to the air under this kind of encirclement; Song Jian rolled his eyes and didnt bother to deal with this guy who seemed to have become somewhat rigid-headed after being imprisoned for hundreds of years; Soul Wander! Song Jians figure instantly turned transparent, and he ran diagonally towards where the Abyss players were. Instead of rushing into the crowd of players, he avoided them at an angle. Burn frowned. Song Jian had fallen from the sky, but he was the only one who could see that since the distance was too far and there were too few people with such a far sight. Now, it seemed that no one other than him had noticed Song Jians whereabouts. But after falling, Song Jian seemed to have used some sort of stealth technique and had disappeared. Even Burns ultra-far vision couldnt find his target. Hmph, do you think you can escape by stealth? Its useless! Watch me break your hidden state! Burn snorted coldly: Eye of Defeating Evil! Soon, a black Abyssal aura quickly emerged around his eye sockets, looking as if numerous tiny tentacles were extending from his eyes and crawling towards his cheeks; Huh, whats that up ahead? Burn did not find Song Jian, as his speed was too fast, and even the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist would find it difficult to spot him under his transparent state, let alone Burn who only had the strength of a level 35 elite BOSS. However, with the help of his ultra-far sight and the skill bonus of the Eye of Defeating Evil, Burn discovered a tide-like swarm of demon monsters rushing towards him from ahead. These monsters were all level 35 to 40 elite BOSSes, with thousands of them covering the area like a dark mass. Burn was petrified on the spot, trembling all over. After a moment, he let out a sharp scream and turned to flee towards the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon. Hey, look at that legendary Bounty Hunter. Whats wrong with him? Its like hes seen a ghost! a player who saw Burn running away with a terrified face, asked curiously; Actually, many players hadnt paid all their attention to chasing Song Jian. Instead, a significant number of them were watching Abyss Gunner Burn. This legendary Bounty Hunter often issued some tasks with generous rewards, but he didnt stay in one place and was difficult to encounter as he often wandered around different areas. The players behind Burn saw him running towards them with a frightened face, and they all showed delighted expressions as they surrounded him; Honorable Abyss Gunner, is there anything I can help you with? An Abyss player, whose body was covered in dark green scales, said to Burn with a full-faced smile; Honorable Bounty Hunter, this is a gift I offer you, hoping to gain your friendship; An Abyss player shouted loudly while holding up a blue-quality ring. Presenting items to an NPC could gain their friendship. The higher the value of the items, the more favorable the NPC would be. In the players view, the value of a blue-quality ring was already very high. Even the rewards for Burns tasks were mostly blue-quality items; However, the player was employing a long-term plan, not caring about the gain or loss of one or two items. As long as he could get Burns favor and inherit his profession, it would be a profitable exchange no matter how many items he offered. Mr. Burn, Im Hello, Mr. Burn, can I ask Players used various means to try and gain Burns tasks, but he looked at the crowd of Abyss players surrounding him, his forehead bulging with veins and his face full of anger. Get the hell out of my way! Dont block me! Burn grabbed an Abyss player in front of him and threw him away furiously; System: Your behavior has disgusted the Abyss Gunner Burn, and your favorability with him has decreased by 10 points; The Abyss players surrounding Burn all received this message at almost the same time and were left dumbfounded; Move away! Burn was extremely anxious at this moment, as every second he was delayed reduced his chances of escape. However, he couldnt say anything, because he needed these guys to block the demons behind him and buy him time to escape; System: Your behavior has disgusted the Abyss Gunner Burn, and your favorability with him has decreased by 20 points; Every few seconds, the system sent out a message, causing the Abyss players surrounding Burn to panic and start retreating to the back one after the other; They didnt know why Burn was so angry. Could it be because there were too many people? Burn pushed away the players in front of him and quickly ran towards the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon; At that moment, the leading Abyss players suddenly felt the ground tremble slightly, as if there was an earthquake; Whats going on? The searching players looked at each other in confusion. Just then, a player looked forward with a terrified face and exclaimed, Look at that! What is that? In the dim canyon, a large mass of shadows appeared ahead, charging towards the group of Abyss players like a tidal wave; Thank you to Piercing Piggies for the reward of 100 Qidian Coins~ Chapter 793 - Chapter 793: Chapter 794: Merits Chapter 793: Chapter 794: Merits Run! A player from the Abyss at the front yelled out a heart-wrenching scream, a look of terror flashed across his face as he turned and ran toward the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon at full speed; Can you escape? The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice spotted the crowd of Abyss Players ahead and a vicious grin broke out on his face. As he raised his Magic Staff, countless tiny, gray light beams burst from the tip of his staff towards dozens of fleeing players; Each gray light beam headed straight for a running Abyss Player. As the beam neared a player, it suddenly swelled into a giant gray spider web, completely engulfing the player. Every strand of the web shimmered with a gray metallic sheen, no matter how much the players struggled, they were helpless against the constraining spider web. The Abyss Demons and players were locked in a life-or-death battle. The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice couldnt pinpoint Song Jians exact location, but it sensed he was nearby likely mixed in among these players. Humans, you cant escape! The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifices eyes shone with cruelty. With a wave of his Magic Staff, a multitude of Wolf Spider Demons charged toward the crowd. The players ensnared by the spider web wailed in agony, their bodies torn apart by the Wolf Spider Demons; Behind them, the Cerberus Demon Sacrifice let out a furious roar from its three heads, releasing a shower of flaming poison that instantly killed over a dozen Abyss players, among them two NPC Bounty Hunters. Damn it, the monsters are rampaging, run! Level fifty Boss monsters, so many of them, what are they trying to do All the Abyss Players were dumbfounded, wishing they had extra legs to escape faster. A tidal wave of monsters was charging at them, forcing even the strongest players to retreat; Amidst the chaos, Song Jian melded into the crowd, taking on the invisibility of the Abyss Concealment Skill. As the Abyss Gunner turned and fled, Song Jian had already left the heat of the battle and could use the Abyss Concealment Skill. The crowd was in total disarray, oblivious to the stealthy human right next to them. The Abyss Concealment Skill didnt slow down Song Jian at all, so he wasnt running any slower than the others; Hes right ahead, dont let him get away! The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice pointed towards the fleeing mass and roared loudly; The other Abyss Demon Sacrifices also let out furious roars, commanding the Abyss Demons to chase in Song Jians direction; Only the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice Iphisna could detect Song Jians location. Other sacrifices could not sense Song Jians presence. Angel Kekaul cluelessly floating in mid-air, suddenly feeling like a burden. Song Jian actually didnt need its help; As soon as Song Jians Soul Wander cooldown was over, he activated it immediately. With double his normal speed, he swiftly outpaced the pursuing Abyss Players and headed toward the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. Group after group of Abyss players fell to the ground, with the Abyss Demons behind them looking like a tide. Seeing them, the Abyss players instinctively turned and fled, not having the slightest inclination to fight. System: You instigated a rampage of the Abyss Demons, slaying player Ding Quan, who is a civilian. This is an honorable kill and you have been rewarded 1 Honor Point; System: You instigated a rampage of the Abyss Demons, slaying player Carter who is a civilian. This is an honorable kill and you have been rewarded 1 Honor Point; Song Jians system alert was filling with messages just like a waterfall. In no time, his Honor Points exceeded one hundred, still increasing at a speed of one per second. All the Abyssal Demons were targeting Song Jian; every Abyss player they killed, Song Jian got part of the credit even though he didnt lift a finger. He was able to share a portion of the honor. However, the majority of the Abyss players were just ordinary civilians, so for each Abyss player killed by the Abyssal Demons, Song Jian only gained a minor increase in his honor value. Nonetheless, Song Jians honor value was rapidly increasing. When he finally escaped the Demon Slayer Canyon, his honor value had actually surpassed five hundred points. This meant that in just over ten minutes, more than four hundred Abyss players had died within the Demon Slayer Canyon. Song Jian took a glance behind him, unsure as to what extent the Abyssal Demons would chase him. Perhaps they would cease their pursuit at the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon? However, Song Jian quickly felt an evil intent enveloping him, as if a voice was constantly hissing in his ear: I will not rest until you are dead! It looks like you guys plan to chase me indefinitely! said Song Jian coldly, and continued to run forward. An hour later, the rate at which Song Jian was gaining honor value had gradually slowed, and at last, it almost ceased altogether. By this time, Song Jians honor value had reached over eight hundred and thirty points; had he tried to rack up this amount on his own, it would have likely taken him several months. Song Jian could feel that the demons chasing him had never given up, though the Abyss players behind him had bought him quite a bit of time. Once he had left the Demon Slayer Canyon, the Abyss players had scattered in all directions, but the Abyssal Demons were always on his tail. Song Jian could feel the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist getting closer and closer, while his Soul Wander ability was extremely powerful with only a minutes cooldown. It was thanks to this skill that Song Jian had managed to evade the Abyssal Demons. Three hours later, Song Jian looked exhausted. Continual use of Soul Wander was a great drain on his body strength; had he not prepared ample supplies before venturing into the Abyssal Hell, his Spirit Points from constantly using his ability would have long been depleted. However, at this point, a crimson city appeared ahead; it looked as if it was ablaze. He glanced over his shoulder, a smile creeping onto his face. If you dare, chase me into the city and kill me there! With a thought, Song Jians body turned transparent again as he rushed towards the Flame Furnace main city in the Desolate Highland. There were guards at the city gate, so Song Jian went around and arrived at the foot of the city wall, about ten meters away from the gate, where he quietly waited out the cooldown of his Soul Wander ability. At this moment, a black thread appeared in the distance, like a tidal wave, rushing towards the Flame Furnace city. Ding Ding Ding~ At the same time, a warning bell started to ring within the Flame Furnace city. Scores of guards, clad in armored gear, appeared atop the city walls. Just like the Abyss players, these NPC guards were also transformed, emanating a dense abyssal aura. Although they looked humanoid, they had actually turned into abyssal creatures! A moment later, the cooldown for Soul Wander was over; Song Jian gave his will and turned transparent again. Like a ghost, he passed through the thick city walls and entered the main city. Thank you Piercing Piggies for the gift of 500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 794 - Chapter 794: Chapter 795: Transaction Chapter 794: Chapter 795: Transaction The main city of the Flame Furnace was in a state of full alert, with all its defenses activated and every city guard stationed on the walls. Many Abyss players in the main city, upon hearing the alarm, curiously gathered at the city gate, looking out at the swarm of monsters rushing towards them. Whats going on? Is this a monster attack on the city? Holy crap, there are so many bosses, all of them are level 35 and above elite bosses Look over there, there are some huge guys too, all of them are skull-level and Lord-level bosses! My god, what happened?! Interesting, I was getting sick of grinding monsters every day. Finally something interesting is happening. Is this a regional quest? So many bosses, if I killed just one, Id strike it rich. Haha! At this time, the city gate of Flame Furnace hadnt closed yet. Some players even wanted to go out and fight the monsters. But when they saw the number of monsters, they turned pale, retreated, and shouted to close the gate! It was simply too terrifying. If it was just one or two bosses, the players would have the courage to go out and fight. But with so many bosses, just a glance would be enough to deter them from even picking up their weapons due to the horrifying aura emitted by the bosses. Soon enough, a fierce battle unfolded between the monsters and the city of Flame Furnace. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist could clearly sense that Song Jian was inside the main city, and if they wanted to kill him, they had to break through the city! Boom, boom, boom~ The city level of Flame Furnace was much higher than that of the City of Hope Alliance. The powerful city cannons began to fire, tearing apart large swathes of monsters. The NPCs in the city stood on the walls, unleashing long-range attacks that sliced through the air and exploded on the densely packed monsters. Countless damage numbers floated above the heads of the monsters. At the main city, Abyss players also showed their prowess by joining the NPCs in attacking the monsters. They gained honor points in defending the city and gained prestige in the Flame Furnace. Standing on the walls and attacking was safe, easy, and low-risk. All they had to do was throw their skills out without worrying about dodging or evading the monsters. The city walls were filled with magical light and the sound of explosions. The area outside the Flame Furnaces main city instantly turned into a battlefield. As the cause of this chaotic situation, Song Jian strolled leisurely through the city while being invisible. During this time, Song Jian suddenly felt something in his inventory start to vibrate violently. Opening the inventory, he saw that the Communication Ring given to him by a player named Katie was shaking. Taking out the ring, Song Jian put it on his finger. Soon, Katies amazed voice came through the ring: Hey, hey, hey! Can you hear me? You actually made it out; youre amazing! What do you want? Song Jian asked. Ahem, are you now in the Flame Furnace? Katie asked. Seeming to think about it for a while, Song Jian replied, Yes. With monsters attacking the Flame Furnace, Song Jian lying about his location would be unbelievable even for himself. Why arent you leaving? Katie asked. Why should I leave? Song Jian retorted. Although he seemed to be in danger, he was actually as steady as a rock. Whether the Flame Furnace drove away the monsters or the monsters broke through the city, it had nothing to do with him. If worse came to worst, he could simply leave before the city fell. Katie was speechless. She hadnt expected that even at this point, Song Jians stubbornness still persisted. After a moment of silence, Katie seemed to have an idea and suddenly asked, Do you happen to have a lot of equipment that can only be used by Abyss professions? Song Jian was taken aback before a pained look crossed his face. This time, the players who pursued him and died in the Demon Slayer Canyon were probably close to a thousand, if not more. Moreover, those who dared to chase Song Jian in the canyon had very high-quality equipment. Adding the fact that Song Jian was their target, their chances of dropping equipment were extremely high. At this point, the Demon Slayer Canyon might be filled with high-quality equipment. Song Jian couldnt believe that all the players had been chased out by the Abyss demons. There had to be some who were able to evade their pursuit. After all, only Song Jian was their target, not the other players. As long as they hid and avoided direct confrontation, they had a high chance of surviving. Once the Abyss demons left the Demon Slayer Canyon, the equipment that dropped would be theirs for the taking. Taking all of this into account, the joy of gaining over 800 merit points vanished, and Song Jian felt like hed helped others gather equipment for nothing. Theres some. Do you want it? Song Jian asked casually. Compared to the equipment dropped in the Demon Slayer Canyon, the items in his inventory were worth nothing. Sell them to me. Its not like you can use them anyway, Katie said. She wanted to use this approach to gradually get closer to Song Jian and eliminate his wariness. As for the equipment Song Jian had, she didnt think it would hold much value. Sure, where do you want to trade? Song Jian agreed readily. Most of the equipment in his inventory belonged to the members of the Fallen Angel Elite Team, and the dozens of items indeed took up a lot of space. He wouldve thrown them away had it not been for the thought of trading the items. In an obscure alley in the Flame Furnace, Song Jian saw Katie wearing a black robe, with her entire face hidden under the hood. Displaying all of the equipment, Song Jian said, These are all of the items. Your alliance should be able to handle them, right? He showed off dozens of items that could only be used by Abyss professions. Most of the equipment was of silver quality, with only a handful of blue and gold quality. If not restricted to Abyss professions, their collective worth would be at least several million Doomsday Coins. Seeing Song Jians display, Katies expression hidden beneath her hood revealed a hint of shock. This was when she suddenly realized that the Mercenary Guild had increased the bounty on Song Jian because he nearly annihilated the entire Fallen Angel Alliance Elite Team while they were besieging a world boss. In other words, these items were worn by the members of the Fallen Angel Alliance Elite Team just a few days ago. Dark Gold Two-Handed Shield, Gold Magic Staff, Silver, Silver Longsword oh my god Katie moaned in her heart. All this equipment was of high quality, and if her small, 300-member alliance could get them all, their overall strength would surely increase significantly. Ill take them all! Katie declared resolutely. Thank you Bread84 for the 100 Qidian Coins~ Chapter 795 - Chapter 795: Chapter 796: Transaction Chapter 795: Chapter 796: Transaction Katies main motivation for trading with Song Jian this time was to build a foundation for future dealings, estimating that the total value of Song Jians equipment would only amount to around two or three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins at most. No matter how much equipment he offers, Ill pay him 30% of the market price. No, make that 50%! That was Katies original intent, but when Song Jian displayed all his equipment, her plan fell by the wayside. Since Im making such a large purchase, could you please offer me a better price? Katie asked shyly. She initially planned to make Song Jian owe her a favour, but it now seemed that she was the one whod owe him a big one. After all, the value of the equipment on display was too high. Do you want it? Song Jian asked with a faint smile. Of course, I do! Katie retorted, rolling her eyes: These must be equipment from the Fallen Angel Alliances Elite Team, arent they? As black market goods, they cant be sold at the market price. You should offer me a lower price, especially since Im buying it all at once Katie put the favour to one side. Once she acquired all this equipment, the power of the Thorny Bird Alliance would surge significantly. Ill give you all this equipment for free! Song Jian said with a smile. As Katie was trying to haggle and persuade Song Jian to sell her the equipment at a lower price, his words left her dumbfounded. Wha-What? Youre giving it to me? she exclaimed incredulously. This batch of equipment, priced at a minimum of 3 million Doomsday Coins in the market, was enough to make an average player rich overnight. Indeed. Just help me with a small task and all this equipment will be yours, Song Jian said with a smile. Katies face lit up with excitement. Even if she wanted to kill Song Jian and claim the bounty of 1.8 million, an opportunity to gain 3 million Doomsday Coins was right in front of her, and she wasnt about to let it slip away. Speak up! Whether its climbing up the blade of a sword or diving into a sea of flames, as long as it wont get me killed, mention any request! she assured Song Jian, patting her chest. I want you to defeat the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist outside as quickly as possible, Song Jian said, narrowing his eyes. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist? Katie flinched and after hesitating for a moment, finally agreed: Alright, deal! Then, she took out a silver Contract Scroll, bit her finger to let out some blood, and quickly wrote the contract contents. With her handprint stamped on the bottom of the scroll, she handed it over to Song Jian: Sign this contract, and Ill get my team ready immediately. Song Jian took a look and it stated that Katie would kill the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, and he would provide the 67 pieces of equipment worth 3 million Doomsday Coins in return. But theres a time limit. You must kill it within half an hour, Song Jian added. What? But thats a Level 50 Lord BOSS! Katie exclaimed. There were seven Level 50 Lord Ritualists in the Demon Slayer Canyon which often wanders around the Demon Guardian Temple; it was no secret in the Flame Furnace. Did you think it would be easy to earn 3 million Doomsday Coins? Song Jian asked, squinting at Katie. Katie hesitated for a moment before nodding and added a time limit to the contract. After reading it through, Song Jian saw no problems and with his bleeding finger, printed his handprint on the contract. Boom! The contract spontaneously flew into the air and disintegrated into ashes in a puff of black smoke. Alright, Ill gather my team! Katie headed towards the city walls right away while Song Jian quietly watched her receding figure. Given his current identity in the Flame Furnace, he could only take less-travelled roads and avoid encountering any NPCs or else hed be attacked. However, the Flame Furnace was currently under siege by monsters; the NPCs were either guarding the city on the walls or hiding in their rooms with the doors tightly shut. As long as Song Jian was careful, he wouldnt be discovered. It took Katie just five minutes to gather the online members of the Thorny Bird Alliance. Essentially, most players were attacking the BOSS from the city walls. As long as they dealt damage to the BOSS, they would earn Contribution Points once it was defeated. Thats why lots of players were farming Contribution Points from the city walls, after all, the citys artillery guns would do most of the work in killing the BOSS. Guys, focus on taking down the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist! Katie shouted in the group channel. Boss, the Ritualists are cunning; theyre standing too far away, we cant reach them! one of the players yelled back. Katie glanced at the city walls. Currently, the ones directly attacking were all Level 35 Elite Bosses, while the seven Level 50 Lord Bosses were standing outside the attack range of the citys artillery. These Bosses are cunning! Katie cursed under her breath. She checked the timeten minutes had already passed. If they continued like this, the Flame Furnace would be overrun before they even got to touch the Lord Bosses. With that thought, Katie took a strong leap forwards; her cloak billowing like wings as she soared into the air, heading towards the Lord Bosses. Holy shit! Our boss is fearless! Is she trying to commit suicide? Is she tired of attacking from the city walls and reckons its more fun to attack from within the group of monsters? Thats too risky! Be careful not to attract the mobs concentrated fire! Judging from her direction, it seems shes headed towards those Ritualists Katies actions left the players of the Thorny Bird Alliance flabbergasted. When had their guild master become so brave? Come closer, a bit more Katie muttered to herself, slowly and carefully getting closer in mid-air: You cant see me, none of you can see me! The Ritualists were all focused on the distant city walls, watching the steady decrease in the walls durability while the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist had her attention occupied by sensing Song Jians location. Being cautious, Katie gradually approached and soon, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist got into her attacking range. The moment Katie locked onto the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, the latters brow creased as she instantly detected she was being targeted. As she looked upward, Katie was swinging her Magic Staff, and innumerable energy arrows flew towards her. PS: Thanks to Piercing Piggies for tipping 100 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 796 - Chapter 796: Chapter 797: Luring the Monster Chapter 796: Chapter 797: Luring the Monster Due to the terms of the contract, Katie had to kill the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist within half an hour. However, these ritualists stayed beyond the range of the citys defense cannon and completely refrained from taking a step closer. Grinding her teeth, Katie unexpectedly flew into the air, planning to draw the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist to her; The moment Katie locked onto the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, he noticed her floating in the sky. Looking up, Katie cast the area-of-effect skill Shadow Arrow Rain, firing countless black energy arrows directly at the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist; Insect! the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist Iphisna roared in anger. Pointing her magic staff at Katie, she unleashed an arc of black lightning that burst forth from the tip of the staff, cutting across the air towards Katie; Katies expression drastically changed. The opponent was a level fifty lord-type BOSS, so, without the time for second thoughts, Katie instinctively cast a defensive skill. A transparent shield, layered with golden spiderwebs, suddenly appeared in front of her; Bang! The black lightning violently crashed into the shield, letting out a loud explosion. Katies face paled, and daring not to linger any longer, she turned and flew towards the city wall; Shadow Arrow Rain covered a five to six meter radius around the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist Iphisna. One after another, damage numbers over a hundred points floated above Iphisnas head; Iphisna, why does everyone want to pick on you? a Flame Demon Ritualist not far away looked curiously at Iphisna and asked with a hearty laugh; The gaze of the other ritualists turned odd too when they looked at Iphisna. Everyone was scrambling for the revival objects, and the human had chosen the one protecting the resurrection artifact of the Sixth Demon Lord under Iphisnas care. Now, another player from the Abyss was attacking Iphisna despite numerous ritualists around. This made it seem like Iphisna was a pushover; Iphisna was enraged. The insignificant being in front of her had somehow blocked her death lightning without suffering a scratch. The mockery from the other ritualists made the situation even harder to stomach for her. With a cold huff, Iphisna pushed through the monsters blocking her path and went after Katie; Has Iphisna gone mad? the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist, Kubisuo, was taken aback. The citys defense cannons were extremely powerful, and even they dare not confront them directly. Breaking through the city wall depended on their elite BOSSes charging at the front, sacrificing themselves in the process; This city isnt something we can conquer The Great Demon Ritualist, Saffer, suddenly spoke out, Its defensive walls are too high, and the power of the defensive cannons is immense. With only our tribesmen, we simply cant break its defense. Saffer, do you feel sorry for those tribesmen? Haha, after all, they will reappear after a day. It doesnt matter if they all die here! The Abyssal Succubus flirtatiously glanced at Saffer and said gigglingly; Do not forget our mission! Saffer coldly swept his eyes over the other ritualists and said, The resurrection artifact of the Sixth Demon Lord was stolen, but the resurrection artifact of our lord is still here. Our mission isnt to conquer this city, but to protect the resurrection artifact and wait for the lord to descend upon Abyssal Hell again! All the others were shocked. If all the tribesmen were depleted at this city, then there would be a void of a day, during which the defense would be significantly weakened. If you dont kill that human, do you think you can protect the resurrection artifact of the lords with your current ability? the Fallen Angel Ailei coldly said. The other ritualists immediately fell silent. After a long time, the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist shook his head and said: Its just a human of a little over thirty levels. As long as we are cautious, then Just then, a heartrending roar suddenly echoed from the distance. The several ritualists looked up and were shocked to see that Iphisna had already charged into the attack range of the citys defense cannon; Meanwhile, all players from the Thorny Bird Alliance focused their fire on the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. Impressively, two players pulled out tokens that briefly controlled the two large city defense cannons for ten minutes and joined the attack on the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. In a blink of an eye, Iphisnas Vitality Points were reduced by 40%. Its a trap, this is a trap! Iphisna screamed, turning to flee. Just then, Abyssal Chains shot out from the city wall, binding Iphisna tightly in place. At this moment, a second round of strikes landed on Iphisna. More than two hundred Thorny Bird Alliance players unleashed their most powerful skills all at once against Iphisna. Help me! Iphisna struggled, trying to break free from the Abyssal Chains. Katies face was pale as the Abyssal Chains continued to drain her Spirit Points, and because Iphisna was too powerful, Katies Spirit Points visibly decreased significantly every second! The Abyssal Chains, which originally could last more than thirty seconds, could now barely hold for ten seconds, no, even five seconds. Longya, transfer your Mental Strength to me! Katie yelled. A girl with a horn over an inch long on her head put her hand on Katie, reciting an Abyssal Spell, and her Spirit Points began to decrease rapidly. In contrast, Katies Spirit Points started to increase slowly. This replenishment, which was converted at a certain rate, was actually very unprofitable. But now, for every extra second that Katie could hold Iphisna, the chances of killing her would exponentially increase. Boom, boom~ Once again, the two city defense cannons fired a deep rumble at Iphisna! Two damages, each over thousands of points, floated above Iphisnas head. One of her spider legs was blasted off, spinning, and flew seven or eight meters away. What are you doing, come and save me! Iphisna slumped to the ground, looking horribly tragic covered in blood. Looking back, she let out a sharp scream at the other Ritualists. However, her position was too dangerous at the moment, completely within the firing range of the city defense cannons. Just then, the NPCs defending the city seemed to notice the severely injured Iphisna. Killing her, a level 50 Lord Boss, was more rewarding than killing a hundred level 35 Elite Bosses. Instantly, five or six city defense cannons on the city wall turned and targeted Iphisna. No! Iphisna felt the shadow of death completely enveloping her and struggled with all her might. Creak, creak~ The Abyssal Chains binding her were starting to crack. In just one second, the entire black chain continuously broke apart. Katie, as if hit by a powerful punch, couldnt help but spurt out blood. Just when Iphisna broke free from the chains and attempted to flee, five or six chilling cannonballs flew towards her. Chapter 797 - Chapter 797: Chapter 798: Demon Guardian Temple Chapter 797: Chapter 798: Demon Guardian Temple Boom, boom, boom, The citys defensive cannons roared in unison, the shells brutally slammed into Iphisnas body. The violent explosion caused her figure to disappear. Several seconds later, as the dust and smoke cleared, parts of Iphisnas body were scattered across the battlefield. About a dozen items, each emitting a different color, were scattered around her corpse, among them were two that radiated a dark-golden light that captured the attention all Abyss players. At this moment, Song Jian finally felt the attention that had been fixed on him gradually dissipating, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face. With just a thought, Song Jians figure turned transparent and he dove through the city wall. In an instant, he managed to traverse the city wall, leaving the main city of Flame Furnace. He circled around and made his way towards the Demon Slayer Canyon. Upon Iphisnas death, the Wolf Spider Demons let out mournful howls, launching suicide attacks against the city wall. Watching Iphisnas dismembered corpse, the remaining Demon Ritualists were filled with a deep sense of sorrow. Iphisna was really too impulsive The Flame Demon Ritualist, Black, shook his head and spoke in a low voice. The Sixth Demon King has truly fallen! The Great Demon Ritualist, Saffer, sighed, looking up towards the city wall of the Flame Furnaces main city. At this moment, cheers erupted from the city wall C killing a Demon Ritualist was equivalent to severing the hope of a Demon Lords resurrection. It should be noted that Flame Furnace was originally the main city of the Sixth Demon King, Estan. Only after his death did the city change hands, and naturally, they were not eager for the Sixth Demon King to awaken again. To resurrect the Seven Abyss Demon Kings, firstly, an object from the Demon Kings remains would be required as a resurrection tool to gather the faith of the followers. Following this, a resurrection ritual needs to be held by the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist to fully resurrect them. Now, the revival artifact of the Sixth Demon King has been stolen by Song Jian, and the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist had been killed. This completely severed any hope of the Sixth Demon Kings resurrection. Should we continue? The Flame Demon Ritualist hesitated. At this point, the defense of the Flame Furnace city wall had fallen to less than half, with numerous demons corpses piled up below. During the siege, the monsters corpses wouldnt immediately burn to ashes. The bodies piled against the city wall had reached more than half of its height, and many demons were even able to climb the bodies to reach the wall. Didnt you see that we are about to break through this city? If we retreat now, our tribesmen would have died in vain! said the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist with a cold snort. Indeed, breaking through the city walls can give us huge rewards, even if we havent killed that human! A strange smile drifted across the Abyssal Succubus Ritualists face as she giggled. Among the few Demon Ritualists, perhaps only the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist wanted to kill Song Jian, for the artifact required for the resurrection of the Sixth Demon King was still on him. Without personal grudges, the other Demonic Ritualists held a nonchalant attitude towards killing Song Jian. However, the prospect of breaking into the main city and acquiring the wealth of the city was a huge temptation for the few Demonic Ritualists! Let those crazed Wolf Spider Demons take the lead! A savage look flashed in the Great Demon Ritualists eyes as he spoke softly. With the death of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, all the Wolf Spider Demons were filled with a suicidal determination. Glancing at each other, the Ritualists secretly nodded in agreement. They collectively commanded the demons to slow their assault, leaving the Wolf Spider Demons to run at the front. At this moment, Song Jian was already heading towards the Demon Slayer Canyon. He had only obtained the Abyssal Demon Flame of the Sixth Demon King. The Abyssal Demon Flames of the other six Demon Kings were still out of reach. Currently, almost all the demons in the Demon Guardian Temple were striking at the Flame Furnace. This was the best time to complete the task; Upon entering the Demon Slayer Canyon, Song Jian immediately received a system prompt; System: Epic-level mission Legacy of the Seven Demon Kings triggered. Collect the Demon Flames of the Demon Kings and destroy the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. Sword Immortal Severed Blade? Song Jian was surprised and thought to himself, Could it be possible that the seven Demon Kings fell because they fought with a Sword Immortal and ended up perishing together? In the Abyssal Hell, there is an inheritance of the Sword Immortal. Only by going there can you have a chance to learn how to become a Sword Immortal Cecilias voice echoed in Song Jians ears. Demon Slayer Canyon is the place where a human Sword Immortal fought with the seven Demon Kings. It is also their mutual burial ground! Song Jian was immediately excited. If successful, not only could Song Jian obtain a Demi-God Artifact, but he could also obtain the inheritance left behind by a human Sword Immortal. When Song Jian arrived deep in the Demon Slayer Canyon, he suddenly detected a figure picking something up. Upon taking a closer look, wasnt that figure Kekaul, the angel that Song Jian had rescued? Kekaul, what are you up to? Song Jian surprisingly found that Kekaul had entirely changed his equipment. From the previous silver armor, he was now adorned with a resplendent golden glow. Seeing Song Jian, Kekaul appeared sheepish and said, Hehe, I saw so many items dropped on the ground, so I took the liberty of changing my wardrobe! How many did you take? Song Jian asked curiously. Not that many, most were snatched up by a few thief-like chaps Kekaul pointed to his armor, I simply picked up this set Okay, go with me to the Demon Guardian Temple! Song Jian stated. At this time, in the Demon Slayer Canyon, one could still see a few Abyss players swiftly picking up something. After all, over a thousand Abyss players and NPC bounty hunters had perished. Even if the equipment they dropped was not the best they had, the sheer number meant that those who managed to escape would make quite a fortune. Song Jian, pressed for time, had no time to pick up this equipment, most of the good quality ones were already taken, and what was left wasnt particularly good; Soon, Song Jian and the Angel Kekaul arrived at Broken Stone Mountain. The mountain had completely changed its form. The once towering mountain peak that nearly reached the top on both sides of the canyon seemed to have exploded from within. Numerous fragments were scattered in all directions; In the middle of the Broken Stone Mountain, the Demon Guardian Temple, initially hidden within, also appeared. Earlier in the mountains belly, Song Jian had not taken a good look. Now, he realized that there were eight Demon Guardian Temples. Seven slightly smaller temples protected a central large temple; Song Jian had inadvertently ventured into the Wolf Spider Demon Temple on the left; Where are we going now? Kekaul asked. In order, we will visit every temple! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Looking at the quiet Demon Guardian Temple, devoid of a single monster, he whispered; Chapter 798 - Chapter 798: Chapter 799: Treasure Chest Chapter 798: Chapter 799: Treasure Chest Song Jian and the angel Kekaul approached a temple near the Wolf Spider Demon Temple. The temple was empty with no monsters around. As they continued forward, Song Jian noticed two Cerberus Demon Elites guarding a pathway. Kekaul, lets each take one and see who kills theirs first, what do you think? Song Jian pointed to the two Cerberus Demons guarding the pathway and proposed with a smile. No problem, its a perfect time for me to get used to my new equipment! Kekaul lifted his sword and shield, laughing out loud. Kekaul was originally using a double-handed sword, and now he switched to a one-handed sword and a shield. Even though his defensive capabilities had increased, the damage he inflicted did not decrease by much. With a loud roar, Kekaul even attacked a Cerberus Demon before Song Jian, his fighting instinct was gradually resurfacing. His sword and shield combination pushed back the Level 35 Elite boss, completely dominating the battle. Song Jian slightly smiled, releasing four swords flying towards another Cerberus Demon. The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique emerged, a whirlwind mixed with large snowflakes swept towards the Cerberus Demon. It was like a melee, a series of damage numbers floated above the Cerberus Demons head. The Cerberus Demon that Song Jian attacked didnt have a chance to touch even the hem of Song Jians clothes. It was cut down directly by the four swords. At this point, the Elite boss fighting Kekaul still had about half of its Vitality points left. How is this possible? How can your damage be so high? A surprised expression appeared on Kekauls face. He was a Level 50 Elite Boss with peak first-tier combat power. Even though he had been restrained for hundreds of years and was currently in a weakened state, his strength was not much different from a Level 40 Elite Boss. The victory over a Level 35 Elite Boss was only a matter of time. However, Kekaul never expected that Song Jian, who was only Level 38, could execute a flawless kill against a Level 35 Elite Boss. Keep going, we dont have much time! Laughing, Song Jian collected the materials dropped from the two monsters and began to walk down the passage. The monsters in Abyssal Hell dropped materials with distinctive features of the Abyss which were not available anywhere else. These materials were worth a great deal and extremely rare to find in the market. The demon siege could abandon at any time and return to the Demon Guardian Temple. Perhaps because the Cerberus Demon has three heads, its detection range was large. As Song Jian and Kekaul walked through the corridor, the Cerberus Demon always found them first and initiated the attack. However, most of the demons in the temple were taken by the Cerberus Demon Ritualist, leaving only a handful in the corridor. Within less than half an hour, Song Jian and Kekaul had cleaned up all the Cerberus Demons in the corridor. Ahead of them was a spacious square, just like the previous Wolf Spider Demon Temple. In the center of the square, there was a huge altar with flames burning on top that seemed to never extinguish. Song Jian, look over there! Kekaul pointed to the corner on the left side of the altar. There was a huge tent with a shining dark gold treasure chest in front of it. In front of the chest, a monster that was much larger than a regular Cerberus Demon was crouched on the ground. Two of its heads were resting on its front paws, sleeping. Of its three heads, one was always opened, vigilantly observing the surroundings, while the other two were sound asleep. A Level 40 Elite Boss? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked Kekaul, What do you think? Want to give it a try? Kekauls face showed a difficult expression. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and replied, No problem, leave it to me! Song Jian laughed and replied, You just need to hold on for a while. After I get the treasure from the chest, I will come to help you! Hearing what Song Jian said, Kekaul breathed a sigh of relief, his facial expression relaxed significantly. For glory! Kekaul let out a low growl and charged towards the sleeping Cerberus Demon boss. The head that was awake saw Kekaul and immediately let out a low growl, opening its mouth to spit a ball of venom at Kekaul. Kekaul blocked the venom with his shield and swung his sword at the Cerberus Demon. In an instant, the other two sleeping heads woke up and attacked Kekaul. While fighting, Kekaul managed to lure the Boss away from the chest. After gaining about ten meters of distance, Song Jian took the opportunity to run towards the Dark Gold treasure chest. Song Jian bent down and began to unlock the chest. System: Chest Opening, 2% 4% 9% As Song Jian was opening the chest, the Cerberus Demon Boss, who was originally fighting Kekaul, suddenly roared and unexpectedly turned to charge at Song Jian. Much to his horror, Kekaul swung his sword at the Cerberus Demon Boss shouting, Intimidate! By the name of the sacred, deem it as my nemesis! A ray of white light came out from Kekauls sword, shooting towards the Cerberus Demon Boss. In a flash, the Cerberus Demon Boss became furious and charged back towards Kekaul. A bitter smile appeared on Kekauls face as he lifted his shield to resist, trying his best to withstand the Bosss attack. This was a forced hatred skill in which he could make any target attack him compulsively. The downside was that it put the target into a berserk state. This berserk state caused no energy consumption and had no sequelae after dissipating. A level 40 Elite Boss was already hard for Kekaul to handle. After going berserk, the Cerberus Demon Bosss damage and attack speed went up a notch, leaving Kekaul only with the power to resist, unable to counterattack. Song Jian, hurry up, I cant hold on for long! Kekaul yelled. As time ticked away, with a click, the Dark Gold chest opened. Without checking what he had found, Song Jian quickly put it into his bag and charged towards Kekaul. Seeing Song Jian charging towards, Kekaul breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment, the Cerberus Demon Boss swung its claw at him, smacking the shield and sending Kekaul flying back several meters. Just as the boss was about to continue its attack, Song Jian controlled the four swords, chopping down on the boss. Song Jians damage was too high. In just a few minutes, he successfully attracted the hatred of the Boss to himself. Kekauls forced hatred skill had already worn off. Seeing the Boss starting to attack Song Jian, Kekaul finally breathed a sigh of relief, stepped back a couple of steps and sat down on the ground. PS: Thanks to Piercing Piggies for the gift of 500 coins. Chapter 799 - Chapter 799: Chapter 800: Heart of the Angel Chapter 799: Chapter 800: Heart of the Angel As Song Jian took the Cerberus Demon Bosss hatred and pulled it towards himself, Kekaul could no longer hold on, retreating two steps back before sitting on the ground, panting heavily. By this time, Kekaul the Angels Vitality Points had dropped to one-third of their original amount. If Song Jian had arrived later, Kekaul might have died right here. During the fight, Kekaul didnt notice it, but now that he thought about it, he felt a bit apprehensive. Although he didnt fear sacrifice, he had been bound for hundreds of years and didnt want to die here just like that. Four long swords seemed like they were being operated by four people simultaneously, performing various sword techniques that intertwined like a net. The Cerberus Demon Boss couldnt break through, getting slashed by the swords, leaving wounds on its body. Damage points in the hundreds floated above the bosss head. Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss and began to demonstrate the Abyss Intimidation skill on the Cerberus Demon Boss. Under the influence of the profound Abyssal language, the Cerberus Demon Boss became even more aggressive. Its three heads continuously spat flames and poison at the long swords hovering in mid-air, but the swords agilely avoided the attacks. In no time, an Abyssal Seal floated up from the Book of the Abyss and went towards the Cerberus Demon Boss. The Abyssal Seal split into three parts and simultaneously imprinted itself on the bosss three heads. All the demon slaves that Song Jian had previously contracted had died, so he needed to catch new ones. Seeing the Book of the Abyss in Song Jians hand, Kekaul couldnt help but frown and muttered to himself, When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes back into you! What did you say? Song Jian, startled, couldnt help but ask. Abyssal Power cannot be easily obtained. As you use it, you will also be corroded by it Kekaul looked worriedly at Song Jian. Song Jian nodded; he had heard similar warnings before, but since controlling the Abyssal Demon Flame and using the Book of the Abyss, he hadnt shown any signs of being eroded by the Abyssal Power. Seeing that Song Jian didnt care, Kekaul sighed silently in his heart and didnt continue to discourage Song Jian from using the Book of the Abyss. Go to ????????????????????.co By the way, I didnt have time to look at the stuff in the chest earlier! Song Jian laughed, put away the Book of the Abyss, and took out a Dark Gold item from his inventory. This was a heart-shaped transparent crystal with a Dark Gold glow on its surface! Heart of the Angel (Dark Gold): Special item. Usage effect: this item can only be used by the Angel Clan. When used, it upgrades the user by one tier! Seeing the heart-shaped crystal with a Dark Gold glow in Song Jians hands, Kekauls face changed, and a trace of sadness appeared on his face. This is the Heart of an Archangel that only forms after their fall. Each appearance of such an item means that an Archangel has fallen! Kekaul, in sadness, explained. Only angels can use it! Song Jians eyebrows knitted as he glanced at Kekaul and handed him the Heart of the Angel, Here, take it. Kekaul became startled and quickly explained, This Heart of the Angel can not only advance Angels but is also a precious material. It is the main component for making resurrection potions. If you can find the Tears of the Angel and the Spring of Life, you can make a precious resurrection potion! After considering it for a moment, Song Jian shook his head, Let alone how difficult it is to find the Tears of the Angel and the Spring of Life, even the formula for the resurrection potion is not easy to obtain. Its better for you to use it now and enhance your Combat Power. This would have an immediate effect on my mission. Kekaul sighed and took the Heart of the Angel. In reality, the Angel Clan rarely used the Heart of the Angel to enhance their power because each Heart of the Angel represented the fall of an Archangel. They usually enshrined them in the Sacred Spirit Temple. When the Angel Clan needed to use the Heart of the Angel, they would hold a grand assembly, where the chiefs and elders would discuss and decide its usage. Kekaul was just an ordinary member of the Angel Clan, and under normal circumstances, he would not have the qualifications to use the Heart of the Angel for promotion. However, as he held the Heart of the Angel, Kekauls heart was filled with intense sadness. As if sensing Kekauls sorrow, the dazzling transparent crystal in his hand erupted with blinding white light. The phantom of an eight-winged Archangel appeared before Kekauls eyes. The Angels face was obscured by a cloak, making it difficult to discern its true appearance. Behind it, four pairs of luminescent wings moved gently, and the figure looked incomparably sacred. The Angel phantom pointed at Kekauls forehead, then transformed into a beam of white light that entered his brow. At the same time, the Heart of the Angel disappeared, leaving only a handful of shattered light points that fused into Kekauls palm and flowed into his heart. In an instant, Kekaul let out a painful groan, his face showing discomfort as his entire body glowed bright, as if he were a light bulb. *Crack crack* There was a sound of shifting bones from Kekauls back. A new pair of wings slowly grew beneath his original pair. In no time, Kekaul, a low-rank two-winged Angel, had ascended to the rank of a four-winged Angel. As a four-winged Angel, Kekaul could be a squadron leader within the Angel Clan. Moreover, the weakened status in Kekauls stats vanished. Not only had his strength returned to its peak, but it had also risen even higher. Level 50 Lord-level Boss! Song Jians eyes sparkled, revealing a look of surprise on his face. With a significant increase in Kekauls power, he could provide significant help to Song Jians mission completion. At the very least, he could hold off one or two Demon Ritualists. As for the other level 35 elite bosses in the Guardian Temple, Kekaul could easily sweep through them on his own. With Kekauls help, the two quickly ascended to the altar, where Song Jian summoned the Book of the Abyss. A black Abyssal Demon Flame appeared, with a fist-sized eyeball flickering within it. Song Jian did not hesitate to grab the eyeball from the Abyssal Demon Flame and placed it in his inventory. In contrast, the originally raging Abyssal Demon Flame turned into a dark light and merged back into the Book of the Abyss. Having absorbed the second Abyssal Demon Flame, the Book of the Abyss now had a glazed flowing light on its surface. The book appeared infused with new vitality, resembling a piece of art. System: You have snatched the eye of the fourth Demon Lord, causing them to lose their chance of resurrection. The Cerberus Demon Clans reputation towards you is locked to hunt to the death. System: Cerberus Demon Ritualist Guyar has targeted you and will initiate a hunt to the death against you until one side is completely annihilated! System: You have obtained the fourth Demon Lords Abyssal Demon Flame. The tier of your Book of the Abyss has been upgraded, and the power of all skills within it has been increased. Your Abyssal Demon Flame has been upgraded to the 6th tier. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the donation of 100 Qidian coins! Chapter 800 - Chapter 800: Chapter 801: Resurrection Item_1 Chapter 800: Chapter 801: Resurrection Item_1 After Song Jian absorbed the Abyssal Demon Flame from the Cerberus Demon Temple, that sensation of being overwhelmingly suppressed resurfaced. It was exactly like the feeling he had when he acquired the Sixth Demon Kings fang from the Wolf Spider Demon Temple and was targeted by the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. At this moment, a giant breach had appeared on the walls of the Flame Furnaces main city, with countless Abyss Demons swarming to break through this gap. However, they were all thwarted by a group of heavily-armored warriors wielding large shields; These were all Abyss Shield Strikers trained by the main city of the Flame Furnace itself, with some other professionals capable of wielding two-handed shields joining in. Everyone understood that once these Abyss Demons broke into the city, it would be completely destroyed; But everyone inside the main city knew that the citys fall was only a matter of time. The Abyss Demon army numbered over ten thousand, and if they were ordinary monsters, they wouldnt be able to breach the city. But now, over ten thousand elite bosses had arrived, and there were even several level fifty lord bosses looking on greedily. The main citys Transmission Array had been shut down, and some NPCs and players began to use their own methods to leave the main city one after another. They certainly did not wish to share the citys fate. Katies mood also turned somber. She hadnt expected that these monsters really had the strength to break through the Flame Furnace. The thought of the main city being utterly demolished made Katie feel panic and at a loss. She wanted to negotiate with Song Jian for assistance, also for the sake of developing the Thorny Bird Alliance. But if the main city were breached, then her so-called alliance development would become a joke; Standing on the city walls, Katie gazed toward Demon Slayer Canyon, silently praying in her heart; The stalemate was about to be broken, and a shadow of despair fell over the hearts of those defending the city. At that moment, all the Cerberus Demons on the battlefield suddenly halted their steps, letting out a furious roar; Damn humans! The Cerberus Demon Ritualist, Guyar, stomped a front paw heavily onto the ground, causing the surrounding earth to shake violently, almost like an earthquake. Guyar, whats gotten into you? The Goat-faced Demon Ritualist, stationed closest to Guyar, steadied himself before bellowing furiously at the Cerberus Demon Ritualist; That human, that human is no longer in this city, hes returned to the Guardian Temple, and he has stolen the Fourth Demon Lords resurrection artifact! All three of the Cerberus Demon Ritualists heads roared loudly at the same time, raging furiously, nearly going mad. What, how is that possible? We have completely surrounded this city; how could he have gotten out? The ritualists were shocked, knowing that the temples they guarded were very close to each other. Retreat, I must return and tear this human to pieces! The Cerberus Demon Ritualist roared loudly, and with that command, all the Cerberus Demons withdrew from the battlefield and began to retreat, following Guyar towards Demon Slayer Canyon; Go to ????????????????????.co Whats this all about? Were about to break through this city, you know. A whole citys worth of wealth, and were just giving up? muttered the Flame Demon Lord under his breath. Just then, the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist also let out a roaring, and without a second word, waved his huge hand giving his commands to the attacking Goat-faced Demons, leading them in a hurried dash towards Demon Slayer Canyon. The other ritualists looked at one another, glanced up at the shaky Flame Furnace, and reluctantly issued orders to retreat, rushing off towards Demon Slayer Canyon; Their mission was to protect the resurrection artifacts of the Demon Lords, collect beliefs, and wait for the day of the Demon Lords revival. If the resurrection artifacts were stolen, then even if they destroyed ten main cities and gained the wealth of a hundred main cities, it would be meaningless to them. Damn humans, they are too cunning. If only we could wait for one more hour, no, half an hour, we could have The Great Demon Priest cast a regretful look back at the huge breach in the walls of the Flame Furnace city. At this moment, Song Jian had already emerged from the second Demon God Temple and was rushing towards the next one. We need to speed up, it wont be long before those Abyss Demons might come back! Song Jian said as he hurriedly made his way towards the adjacent temple; There were five more temples, thankfully these temples were not far from each other, and Demon Slayer Canyon was at some distance from the Flame Furnace. If the Abyss Demons were still attacking the city at this point, even if they received the message now, there should be enough time to make it here; With this in mind, Song Jian, accompanied by the significantly strengthened angel Kekaul, continued to rush towards the next temple. In just half an hour, Song Jian had traversed the five temples, gathering all the resurrection items of the five Abyss Demon Kings, while the remaining five Abyssal Demon Flames were all absorbed by the Book of the Abyss; The Book of the Abysss surface shimmered with flowing light, and a strange eye appeared on its cover. When Song Jian looked at it, he even felt as if the eye were alive. At this point, the Book of the Abyss also entered a sealed state, rendered unusable. Checking the sealing time, it would take a full seven days to unseal, which meant that all the skills contained within the Book of the Abyss were now inaccessible. Demi-God Artifact Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss burning with black flames inside him and his heart suddenly became ablaze with excitement; As for another mission, to collect the resurrection artifacts of seven Demon Lords, and then sever the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, Song Jian temporarily lost his train of thought. He had already collected all seven resurrection artifacts of the Demon Lords: the heart of the First Demon King, a horn segment of the Second Demon King, the purple-red scales of the Third Demon King, the eyeball of the Fourth Demon King, the tail of the Fifth Demon King, the fangs of the Sixth Demon King, and a black feather of the Seventh Demon King; The seven resurrection artifacts lay quietly in Song Jians inventory, their surfaces emanating a thick black aura. What should I do next? Song Jian frowned deeply. What he lacked most now was time. The Abyssal Demon Sacrifices would have certainly received the alert by now and were frantically rushing this way. Any further delay meant that once those Demon Ritualists returned, they would be trapped in the Demon Guardian Temple, even with the formidable power of the angel Kekaul. Song Jian, is it possible that there might be a clue for the next step of your mission in the central temple? the angel Kekaul suddenly said. The central temple? Song Jian was startled. It was known that the Demon Guardian Temple was actually a complex, with seven temples surrounding and protecting an even larger temple. The other seven temples were each controlled by one of the seven Great Demon Priests, but Song Jian had never been inside the central and larger temple; However, compared to the other temples, the central one was more severely damaged. With time pressing, if there were no clues inside, it would mean a total waste of time; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian gritted his teeth and said, Lets go have a look at the central temple! Having said that, the two of them flew towards the central temple; Chapter 801 - Chapter 801: Chapter 802: The Devils Throne_1 Chapter 801: Chapter 802: The Devils Throne_1 Just as Song Jian and the angel Kekaul entered the Central Temple, a faint golden line appeared on Song Jians task map. Song Jians eyes brightened, it seemed that the task clue was indeed inside this Central Temple. Follow me, Song Jian said, and he quickly dashed in the direction indicated by the golden line. The Central Temple was even more severely damaged, many parts had already collapsed, and the interior was very complex, with numerous large and small rooms connected by countless maze-like corridors. On top of that, the debris from the collapsed structures made navigating the temple very difficult. Without the guidance of the task, searching the entire temple would take at least two or three days. There were also monsters inside the temple, short figures emitting a faint black aura, Shadow Demons prowling everywhere within the temple. These Shadow Demons appeared and vanished intermittently, blocking Song Jians path forward. If he were to eliminate them one by one, the Abyssal Demon Sacrifices would probably lead their armies and trap him here before he could finish. Kekaul, Ill leave this to you, draw them all out, Song Jian whispered. After speaking, he used the Concealment Necklace to enter a stealth state. Kekaul roared loudly and pointed his sword at the nearest Shadow Demon, shouting, Intimidate, in the sacred name, mark it as my enemy! The targeted Shadow Demon was instantly furious, its eyes turned blood-red, and it screamed, brandishing its dagger, charging at Kekaul. The Shadow Demons beside it also rushed towards Kekaul. Just as Kekaul was preparing to face the enemy, he suddenly felt something off and noticed a flash of cold light at the corner of his eye. Kekaul was shocked and quickly dodged to the side, only then realizing that a dagger was stabbing towards his temple. Kekaul quickly raised his shield, and with a clang, the dagger collided with the shield, making his arm feel heavy. Taking advantage of the momentum, he retracted his shield and fiercely slashed at the enemy with his right hand. Clang~ A figure slowly emerged, different from the other Shadow Demons, this one wore light grey scale armor. While other Shadow Demons only wielded a dagger, this one held daggers in both hands, the blades gleaming with a faint green light. Go to ????????????????????.co Shadow Demon Leader? Kekaul narrowed his eyes, focusing on the faint green glow on the enemys weapon: Poisoned! A level 40 elite boss, the Shadow Demon Leader, was not much of a challenge for Kekaul. But combined with a dozen level 35 elite Shadow Demons, Kekaul immediately felt the pressure. Divine Blessing, a golden light fell upon Kekauls head, he first bestowed a status spell on himself, and then, while fighting the group of Shadow Demons, he started to retreat. Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian infiltrated further inside, the sounds of battle behind him growing fainter and fainter. Following the path indicated by the task, Song Jian had to pass through many rooms. Some were empty and devoid of monsters, but others occasionally had one or two roaming Shadow Demons. Although these Shadow Demons were easy for Song Jian to deal with, they still delayed him considerably, making him increasingly anxious. Having passed through a dozen rooms, Song Jian could feel that the Demon Ritualists were getting closer and closer; there wasnt much time left for him. Over half an hour later, Song Jian finally arrived at the end of the guided route shown on the map. It was a spacious hall, and at the end of the hall, there was a throne emitting a dark gold glow. The throne was carved entirely out of dark gold metal, and the guided route shown on the map ended right at this throne. Song Jian quickly walked up to the throne, opened his task panel, but there were no prompts. Could it be that I need to sit down? The throne was quite wide, able to accommodate three or four people side by side. Song Jian sat on it and after a moment, nothing out of the ordinary happened. After some thought, Song Jian tried taking out a resurrection artifact of the Demon Lord and placed it on the throne; then he noticed that the glow of the throne seemed to grow slightly stronger. It was then that the long-awaited task prompt finally appeared in the task panel. System: You have discovered the Abyssal Demon Throne. Place the seven Demon Lord resurrection artifacts on the throne to open the Teleportation Gate to the Fallen Space. Song Jian quickly arranged the seven resurrection artifacts on the throne. The dark gold glow of the throne grew more intense, almost blinding. Just then, the apparitions of seven Demon Lords slowly materialized above the throne, roaring angrily and ceaselessly. At that moment, in the midst of these Demon Lord apparitions, a fist-sized black lotus seed appeared out of nowhere. This lotus seed continuously extracted energy from the apparitions of the seven Demon Lords, as strands of black Abyssal Vitality flowed incessantly from the apparitions to the black lotus seed. Before long, the apparitions of the seven Demon Lords began to fade increasingly, eventually disappearing completely as if they had never been there. Meanwhile, the black lotus seed rapidly grew, rooting itself in the emptiness, quickly blossoming into a lotus, and in no time, all its leaves and stems withered away, leaving only one lotus flower floating in mid-air. At this time, the seven resurrection artifacts of the Demon Lords arranged on the throne were also slowly decaying, as if eroded by thousands of years, their energy being drawn out into the apparitions in mid-air, and from there, continuously extracted into the black lotus blooming in the sky. The lotus unfolded layer by layer and quickly turned into a gate of light, leading to an unknown world. Song Jian could hear the sounds of countless demons roaring angrily behind him, and also heard the angel Kekaul chanting spells resolutely. Knowing he didnt have much time left, he immediately rushed towards the gate of light. The moment his figure rushed through, the entire lotus platform began to wither slowly, with black lotus petals falling down, dissolving in the air, and soon after, the lotus Teleportation Gate vanished from within the throne. At that time, the Quartet angel Kekaul, who was blocking the entrance of the Central Temple, faced countless swarming demons with a resolute expression on his face. The Demon Ritualists, seeing a Quartet angel guarding the temple gate, swarmed in without a second thought. They could feel that Song Jian was inside the temple, and if they killed him, they could retrieve the stolen Demon Lord resurrection artifacts. Although Kekauls strength had significantly improved, facing six Demon Ritualists that were almost his equals, he was beaten without the power to fight back. As his Vitality Points continued to drop and more wounds appeared on his body, he sensed that his end was near. Suddenly, a powerful force whisked him away, flying towards the interior of the temple. PS: Thanks to Martial God Zhao Yun for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 802 - Chapter 802: Chapter 803: The Final Battlefield_1 Chapter 802: Chapter 803: The Final Battlefield_1 ` The human is in there! the Abyssal Succubus Priestess bellowed, her eyes flashing with an unholy light as she smiled coquettishly at the four-winged angel Kekaul guarding the gate, You truly are a powerful one. Look at your wings, so beautiful. I too have a pair of lovely wings, see! As she spoke, the Abyssal Succubus Priestess fluttered her bat-like black wings and was about to continue her seductive charm when Kekaul, with a look of disgust, said, How can demon wings compare to the feathers of an angel? Your black wings are a sign of your fall, while mine are the fount of holy power! By this time, Kekaul had resolved himself to death, knowing that even if he were twice as strong, he could not possibly be a match for so many demons. Seeing her charm fail, the Abyssal Succubus let out an angry roar, her faces black demonic tattoos surfacing and appearing ever more ferocious. I told you your charm spell doesnt work on everyone, its a waste of time! the Great Demon Priest complained. Then with a sudden flash, he teleported in front of Kekaul, his massive scythe tracing an arc through the air as he cleaved down at Kekaul. Clang~ The Demons scythe struck Kekauls shield, instantly transferring a great force that made Kekaul stagger back two steps. He managed to stabilize his figure only when his back hit a collapsing wall. Before he could swing his longsword to counterattack, the Cerberus Demon Priest let out a roar. All three heads spewed flames and venom simultaneously, and the other demon ritualists also roared and pounced towards Kekaul. Just with you trying to stop us? But if you submit to me, I can make you my lieutenant, a four-winged angel priest. Haha, that sounds pretty good! The Fallen Angel Priest laughed heartily, swinging his sword that emitted a black aura, sending out black Sword Qi that struck the helpless Kekaul. While fending off the attacks, Kekaul chanted healing spells, doing everything in his power to buy time. He knew that Song Jian behind him desperately needed time. Just as Kekauls Vitality Points fell below one-third, suddenly a powerful force from behind turned him into a beam of white light and pulled him into the temple, leaving the demon priests without a target. Whats happened, why have I lost the sensation of that human! the Flame Demon Priest suddenly cried out in terror. Damn it, me too. Did that human manage to escape again? the Goat-faced Demon Priest snarled, his face darkening. This mutual sensing had its distance limits; once exceeded, the sensation would fade. Go to ????????????????????.co Its impossible, this temple bars any means of teleportation. He couldnt possibly escape! the Great Demon Priest cried out. The demon priests exchanged glances and charged into the temple together. Soon, they reached the Dark Gold Throne within the temple. Oh, no! cried the Abyssal Succubus Priestess in agony, her face etched with despair as she saw the resurrection artifacts of several Abyss Demon Kings atop the Dark Gold Throne had all turned to rot. The demon priests felt as if their strength had been sucked out in an instant, collapsing weakly to the ground. Years of persistence vanished in that moment, a blow so severe that it rendered the demon priests with a feeling of unbearable pain. The angel has disappeared from here too! the Flame Demon Priestess declared, picking up a shattered, unrecognizable shield before the throne. Search, search the entire temple, find that human and angel. I will make them regret being alive in this world! Great Demon Priest Saffer bellowed, his eyes bloodshot, on the verge of exploding. Song Jian rushed through the black lotus dais portal, feeling dizzy and promptly blacking out. He didnt know how much time had passed when he regained consciousness, finding himself lying on a patch of dry grass. The cold rain beat on his cheeks like the cut of a knife. ` Next to him, the four-winged angel Kekaul lay limply on the ground, his body covered in scars, with pale gold blood slowly flowing out; his breath had weakened to an extreme point; Kekaul Song Jian looked at the barely breathing Kekaul with a complex expression. The moment he entered the light gate, he had already given up on this temporary Follower in his heart. Unexpectedly, Kekaul had followed him and entered this mysterious space as well. Kekauls shield was nowhere to be seen, and his right hand was tightly clutching a long sword full of notches, his eyebrows deeply furrowed, as if he was still fighting in his dreams; Song Jian first performed a surgical treatment on Kekaul to remove the continual bleeding status and then took out a bottle of high-grade healing potion, slowly pouring it into his mouth; Soon after, a pained moan issued from Kekauls mouth, and a pair of pale blue eyes slowly opened. Where, where am I? Kekaul asked in a hoarse whisper; It was then that Song Jian finally lifted his head to look around; I dont know, but it looks like a battlefield! said Song Jian in a low voice; Kekauls strength slowly returned, and the four pairs of wings on his back unfurled as he stood up; This was a vast wilderness with no signs of life anywhere to be seen. Corpses and weapons were scattered all around, stretching out beyond the range of sight; It was at this time that the system prompt finally arrived late; System: You have discovered the Final Battlefield! System: Please find the Sword Immortal Severed Blade here and completely destroy it! Song Jian checked Kekauls condition; by now, his Vitality Points had slowly recovered to over sixty percent, but his Spirit Points were recovering very slowly; Lets go and continue to explore what exactly happened here! said Song Jian as he started walking aimlessly forward; After spending half a day, Song Jian still hadnt discovered anything, but during the search, he could feel that the space was not very large, possibly even smaller than the Demon Guardian Temple they had entered before; Moreover, there were quite a few monsters in this special region. All these monsters were soul-state, all above level fifty Elite Bosses. Fortunately, these monsters were all yellow-named and would not initiate attacks. Moreover, as Song Jian approached them, these monsters would panic and flee far away, making Song Jian click his tongue in wonder; What exactly are we supposed to be finding here? Kekaul couldnt help asking curiously. Its supposed to be a weapon, and a broken one at that! Song Jian hesitated for a moment, saying somewhat uncertainly. Do you think, it could be over there? Kekaul suddenly said, pointing into the distance; PS: Thank you to Piercing Piggies for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 803 - Chapter 803: Chapter 804 Deaths Scythe_1 Chapter 803: Chapter 804 Deaths Scythe_1 Song Jian entered this final battlefield map, which was strange not only because of the corpses and decayed armaments scattered around but also because of the junk pile made entirely of broken and abandoned weapons at the center of the map. This pile, comprised of thousands of weapons, looked like a mountain from afar. When Song Jian searched, he didnt pay much attention to this junk pile because the weapons accumulated here had all decayed to the point of being unrecognizable; a mere flick would crumble them into iron filings; But after scouring the entire map, Song Jian and Kekaul still ended up standing in front of the junk pile constructed of countless broken and discarded blades. The blade youre seeking might just be here, the angel Kekaul hypothesized. Perhaps, Song Jian said noncommittally. After all, he was looking for a weapon exclusive to a unique profession in the gamehow could it be discarded like trash here? At the very least, it should be enshrined and worshipped in a temple, much like the revival artifacts of those Demon Lords from before. Yet there were no clues to be found here about the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, so they decided to turn this place inside out first; The two of them began tossing the broken and battered weapons all around, much like ragpickers; The weapon pile was so vast that it took them well over ten hours just to clear less than half of it; soon, Song Jian and Kekaul realized that not everything in this massive pile was junk. Beyond the outer layer of weathered and decayed weapons, there were quite a few pieces of white-quality equipment above level forty; Despite the lower quality, the sheer volume represented a considerable fortune; With Song Jians discerning eye, he naturally had no interest in these weapons, discarding them just like trash; Hey, this shield is not bad! Kekaul exclaimed, grabbing the corner of an item and forcefully pulling it out from the pile of junk, wiping it to reveal a faint glimmer of gold where he rubbed; A gold-quality shield? Song Jian said, surprised, and looking at Kekaul with a smile, he added, Lucky find. Although the shield didnt compare to his previous dark gold shield, its attributes were decent, fairly standard among gold-quality shields. Go to ????????????????????.co Kekaul equipped the shield and swung his arm a few times, nodding in satisfaction; Seeing this shield of gold quality, Song Jian suddenly took an interest in the weapon pile. Maybe there were even better-quality weapons buried within, and perhaps even the Sword Immortal Severed Blade from the quest might be hidden here; With this thought, Song Jian significantly sped up his digging; A few hours later, countless broken and discarded blades surrounded Song Jian, all radiating a faint blue-green glow. The weapons were of high level, mostly above forty. Even though they were blue-green, in such quantities, they were worth at least several hundred thousand Doomsday Coins; However, selling these equipments would have to wait a while since most players were around level thirty at the moment, and these items were somewhat too advanced for them; Song Jians storage space was limited, so he could only pick out and store some of the equipment with higher quality and attributes; There were mostly valueless, broken weapons, however, and Song Jian, already feeling numb, even knelt directly on the pile of weapons and kept rummaging; Just then, a purple-red light suddenly burst out from a crevice, instantly causing Song Jians heart to contract sharply; Epic equipment! The thought exploded in Song Jians mind, and he could hardly believe his guess; Rustle~ A flurry of intense rummaging later, the purple-red light grew stronger, and before long, Song Jian extracted a sickle from the pile of weapons; This sickles design was very similar to the one held by the Great Demon Priest, but both its quality and appearance were levels above the weapon in the hands of the Great Demon Priest; Deaths Scythe (Epic): Two-handed polearm weapon, item level: 50, damage: 402-610, equipment effects: strength +30, agility +25, constitution +25, rending damage +30%; Special Effect 1: Fatal Strike (Passive), when causing damage to the target, theres a 0.1% chance to trigger a fatal strike, causing immediate death to the target! Special Effect 2: Vitality Drain (Passive), 30% of the damage dealt to the target will be converted into Vitality Points, restoring the users own health; this effect is only effective when the target is a creature of flesh and blood; Special Effect 3: Critical Hit (Passive), has a 30% chance to deal 3 times the damage to the target, this effect can only occur once every 100 seconds; Special Effect 4: Flame Strike (Passive), has a certain chance to trigger Flame Strike when causing damage to the target, dealing 300 points of fire damage; Special Effect 5: Whirlwind (Active), deal consecutive hits to all enemies within a five-meter radius over three seconds, with each hit increasing damage by 30% more than the previous, if a target killed by the whirlwind ability, their soul will be extracted by the user, assisting in attacking for 1 minute, skill cooldown time: 30 seconds; Item Equipment Requirement: Abyss Profession; Can be taken out of the game: yes Epic, its really an epic weapon! Song Jian stared dumbfounded at the sickle about a meter long in his hand, murmuring to himself: Top-notch, its truly a top-notch weapon! With excellent attributes, after checking the weapons characteristics, Song Jian even felt an impulse to change his class immediately to an Abyss profession; whether it was damage or attributes, everything was what melee players needed most, and not a single attribute was wasted; five effects, four passive and one active skill, were all potent offensive attributes. Especially the last active skill, it was simply a weapon of war in group battles, and its efficiency, especially when leveling up by grinding small mobs, was astonishing! If this game could be reborn, countless players would probably be willing to commit suicide to respawn just for this weapon; Too bad, its limited to the Abyss profession! Seeing the red text at the end, Song Jian shook his head in regret; this limitation greatly diminished the value of the weapon, and as a human, he was naturally opposed to Abyss playersit was one thing to sell other weapons to Abyss players, but this weapon could play a key role on the battlefield, so under no circumstances would Song Jian consider selling it to Abyss players; The only fate for this weapon was to be taken back to Doomsday City by him and then broken down into materials; Thinking that such a powerful weapon would have to be dismantled into materials, Song Jian couldnt help but feel a pang of pain and deep regret; Just as Song Jian was storing the weapon in his inventory, he suddenly felt a slight tremor underfoot, which quickly grew more intense. Song Jians face changed, and he hastily pulled Kekaul back; An earthquake? Kekaul looked puzzled, staring ahead; By now, the weapon pile had been thoroughly rummaged through by the two of them, leaving only a three-to-four-meter mound, and the epicenter of the shaking was precisely this small hill filled with discarded weapons; PS: Thank you to Piercing Piggies for the gift of 500 Doomsday Coins~ Chapter 804 - Chapter 804: Chapter 805: The Eighth Demon King_1 Chapter 804: Chapter 805: The Eighth Demon King_1 Get out of the way! Song Jian shouted. As soon as his voice fell, there was a loud boom as a pile of rocks burst open, sending countless broken blades flying towards Song Jian and his companion. Angel Kekaul instinctively raised the newly acquired golden shield in front of him. It was only when Kekaul suddenly remembered Song Jian beside him and turned his head that he saw three Bone Shields floating continuously around Song Jians body, and a scarlet Light Shield also appeared on the surface of his body; Kekaul: Your defense seems even stronger than mine! Clang, clang, clang~ A torrential downpour of ringing sounds ensued as countless blades struck the shields. Kekaul had no energy to think of anything else and could only focus on protecting himself with all his might; Song Jian continuously retreated backward, but his speed was no match for those flying broken weapons. Weapon after weapon stabbed at him, all deflected by the Bone Shield; In the midst of the bristling onslaught of weapons, Song Jian saw streaks of purple and red glimmers shining brightly in the dim sky; So many epic-quality weapons hidden below A sharp pain seized Song Jians heart. If he had been even a moment later, all these weapons would have belonged to him. But just as these weapons reached midair, Song Jian suddenly noticed a purple light slowly rising from the deepest part of the pile of rocks; It was a sword, but a broken one, with only a third of its blade remaining. The sword emitted a purple glownot quite purple, significantly different from the epic-quality purple-red, but more like a dazzling gold. Purple gold Song Jians eyes widened: This, this is a Legendary Level weapon, purple gold Go to ????????????????????.co This was the first time Song Jian had seen a weapon stronger than the epic quality, a broken Legendary Level sword. Sword Immortal Severed Blade! These four words suddenly flashed in Song Jians mind; The Legendary Level weapon slowly ascended, and in an instant, all the swords blown into the air seemed to be controlled and became frozen in place. After a one-second pause, all the weapons clattered to the ground. In the air, only six weapons emitting a purple-red glow were left, along with the Severed Blade that rose like a small sun; The six epic-quality weapons trembled ever so slightly, and even the Deaths Scythe in Song Jians inventory vibrated as if in fear. Whip, dagger, armguard, battleaxe Song Jian was momentarily mesmerized by the six weapons; Then, the rising sword Severed Blade suddenly drew an arc in midair, and with a clang, it struck the epic-quality battleaxe; One collision broke the epic-quality axe in two, and then the sword, as if wielded by an unseen hand, whirled in the air, grinding the battleaxe into dust. It felt as though it was dismembering a body after a murder, and a strong sense of vengeance wafted from the Severed Blade; The other five epic-quality weapons let out a mournful cry, then rapidly fled in five different directions. But the Severed Blade, not content with destroying one weapon, barely swayed in the air and split into four identical copies of itself, each looking exactly like the first Severed Blade. These five Severed Blades pursued the five fleeing epic-quality weapons, determined to utterly annihilate them; Before long, Song Jian heard five clear, ringing sounds of slashing coming faintly to his ears; Suddenly thinking of something, Song Jians face changed drastically, and a drop of cold sweat slowly slid down his cheek; If this broken sword is indeed the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, my task is to destroy it, but The power to shatter an Epic Quality weapon with a single strike, if such a force were to strike Song Jian, no matter how formidable his strength, his end would be instant annihilation; Just then, the phalanx bone in Song Jians package suddenly burst into dazzling light, vibrating intensely as if to remind Song Jian of something. Song Jian hurriedly took out the phalanx bone, knowing that the task of fulfilling the Demon Lords last wish was triggered by this very bone. The moment the bone was taken out, seven shadowy apparitions of Demon Ritualists suddenly materialized behind Song Jian, their ferocious gaze fixed on Song Jian and the floating bone, their monstrous maws silent in their roar; At that moment, the bone also manifested the shadow of a demon, a diminutive figure with horns entwining the skull and the back of the head, and eyes crimson as blood; Shadow Demon Song Jian looked at the apparition of the demon, suddenly feeling something strange deep inside; I am the Eighth Demon King, Ancient Leiya! The apparition of the Shadow Demon glanced at Song Jian, a sinister smile appearing at the corner of its mouth, How ironic, that my resurrection was triggered and accomplished by a human! After Ancient Leiya spoke, a look of terror appeared on the faces of the Demon Ritualist apparitions, as each one of them knelt on one knee and paid respects to Ancient Leiya; For my true resurrection, I need the last piece of the puzzle! Ancient Leiya turned his gaze to the seven Demon Ritualists, smiling broadly, That is, I need an endless supply of faith to rebuild my body. All the faith you have gathered over the years, give it all to me. Having spoken, Ancient Leiya opened his great maw and sucked fiercely. The apparitions of the seven Demon Ritualists were drawn by an invisible force, flying towards the mouth of Ancient Leiya; Over a hundred years, the seven Demon Ritualists had continually performed blood sacrifices to resurrect their respective Demon Lords, accumulating a vast amount of racial faith, but unexpectedly, it all ended up benefiting the Eighth Demon King; My successor, well done! The Eighth Demon King showed a grotesque smile to Song Jian, raising his right hand. Song Jian suddenly felt the Book of the Abyss within him begin to slip out of his control, slowly squeezing out from his body. The Book of the Abyss was still in a sealed state, awaiting its final transformation, but under the Summoning of the Eighth Demon King, the Book of the Abyss flew into his left palm and was grasped firmly; Old friend, long time no see! The Eighth Demon King gently stroked over the Book of the Abyss with his right hand, instantly releasing the seal; brilliant tricolored divine light burst forth from the surface of the Book of the Abyss; A Demi-God Artifact Song Jian stared at the Book of the Abyss in the Eighth Demon Kings hands, his throat felt dry, and he was overcome with the sensation of preparing a wedding gown for someone else. All the hard work he put into collecting the seven Flames of Demons, and was about to upgrade the Book of the Abyss into a Demi-God Artifact, yet at the last moment, it was taken by the Eighth Demon King who had fallen for who knows how long. The thought alone was profoundly saddening; At that moment, from a distance, five purple-golden meteors flew by, dragging long trails of flame, the Eighth Demon Kings expression suddenly changed, and stretching a hand toward Song Jian, he shouted in a low voice, Give it to me! PS: Thank you Piercing Piggies for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 805 - Chapter 805: Chapter 806 Refusal_1 Chapter 805: Chapter 806 Refusal_1 ` The Eighth Demon King was the first to fall, but he did not perish in Abyssal Hell, rather, he fell in the human world. The Abyssal Demon Flame that Song Jian first acquired was also the flame controlled by the Eighth Demon King, and the Book of the Abyss was the treasure of the Eighth Demon King; Looking at the gradually solidifying phantom of the Eighth Demon King in the sky and the Book of the Abyss in its hands, Song Jian couldnt help but frown, feeling disgust in his heart. Just then, the Eighth Demon King turned its head to Song Jian and shouted, Give me the weapon now! System: The Eighth Demon King, Ancient Leiya, is demanding your epic weapon Deaths Scythe. Only by wielding Deaths Scythe can Ancient Leiya sever the Sword Immortal Severed Blade! System: You may choose to refuse giving Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, thus making the epic quest The Demon Lords Last Wish a total failure; your choice will have a significant impact on the games progression, so choose wisely! System: If you refuse to give Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, the enmity of the Shadow Demon Clan will become locked in an unending vendetta against you, and Ancient Leiya will also regard you as an enemy! Song Jian looked into the distance, where the five Sword Immortal Severed Blades had gathered back into one and were slashing towards Ancient Leiya. Ancient Leiya held up the Book of the Abyss, chanting the Abyssal Spell, as black Abyssal Demon Flame blazed up, forming a suit of armor around it, firmly protecting it; Boom, boom, boom~ The Sword Immortal Severed Blade relentlessly struck Ancient Leiya, sending large clumps of black sparks flying in all directions. For a moment, Ancient Leiya seemed to have no power to counterattack, only desperately defending; Give me Deaths Scythe, and you will gain the friendship of the Shadow Demon Clan, you will become the High Priest of the Shadow Demon Clan, and when I am fully resurrected, the entire Abyssal Hell will be under my control. By then, you will be second to none, above tens of thousands! Ancient Leiya roared loudly, an anxious expression emerging in its brows and eyes. The resurrection artifacts of the other seven Demon Lords were all destroyed, and the Power of Faith accumulated by their clan over centuries had also been stolen by the Eighth Demon King; they had completely lost the possibility of resurrection; Now, in the whole of Abyssal Hell, only the Eighth Demon King had the chance to be fully resurrected. If it could sever the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, it would fully resurrect, and by then, no one in Abyssal Hell would be able to contend with it. It would truly become the supreme ruler of Abyssal Hell, the only ruler! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Song Jian crossed his arms in front of his chest and watched Ancient Leiya coldly. If he were an Abyssal career, he would not hesitate to give Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, but just thinking about it, one would know that once Ancient Leiya was fully resurrected, the human world, which had already been targeted by Abyssal Hell, would certainly become its prey. Moreover, a unified Abyssal Hell would be far stronger than when the eight Demon Lords coexisted! You can forget about it! Song Jian directly chose to refuse giving Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya! In an instant, a look of despair appeared on Ancient Leiyas face. It must be known that Song Jian had gone through great hardships to reach the final step of this epic quest. If it were someone else, they surely would not give up so easily because just by handing over Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, the epic quest would be completed! The reward for an epic quest would definitely involve epic items, and one could also gain the prestige of the Shadow Demon Clan and the favor of Ancient Leiya. This favor, after all, is the future sole ruler of Abyssal Hell and is far more valuable than any epic item; Strictly speaking, the reward for this epic quest could be considered the richest among all epic quests, but the cost, or rather the consequences, could bring serious harm or even Destruction to the human world! Song Jian is not an Abyssal professional, all his efforts are based on the City of Hope of the human world; naturally, he would not want the human world to suffer an invasion from Abyssal Hell; ` For several seconds, thoughts raced through Song Jians mind, and he ultimately decided to give up the epic quest. After all, this quest was really meant for players of the Abyss, but due to some twist of fate, it had fallen into Song Jians hands; Of course, this was also largely related to Song Jian obtaining the Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss from the Eighth Demon King. It could be said that this quest was a follow-up to those earlier events with the Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss; Do you know what you have refused! roared Ancient Leiya, turning his head with a ferocious glare at Song Jian, looking as if he was about to devour him; Die! With a thought, Song Jian sent four long swords flying toward Ancient Leiya. The swords executed the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, sending a flurry of icy Sword Qi sweeping towards Ancient Leiya; The slowdown and weakening of defenses made it harder for Ancient Leiya to cope with the Sword Immortal Severed Blade; however, the Abyssal Demon Flame on its body soon eliminated the negative effects brought by the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique; In Ancient Leiyas eyes, Song Jians attack was like an annoying fly buzzing around his earit did not do much damage, but it was irritating and distracting; Human, you must die! Ancient Leiya was struck hard on the shoulder by the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, and the armor condensed from the Abyssal Demon Flame shattered instantly, a damage number of over five thousand points floating above his head; A howl as mournful as a wolfs emerged from Ancient Leiyas mouth. The monsters in this space suddenly had their eyes turn red and began to roar in unison. To Song Jians shock, the monsters that were originally marked with yellow names turned red in an instant, and they all swarmed towards him; Damn it, how could this happen! Song Jian gasped in horror. The battle space was not large, with not many monstersonly about fifty to sixty, but each one was an elite boss above level fifty. With so many monsters swarming him, Song Jian was no match for them; Kekaul! Song Jian shouted loudly. Kekaul swung his long sword and struck his shield hard, making a dull sound: Fight to the death! The two stood back to back, watching as countless translucent demonic creatures swarmed towards them; Boom~ The battle erupted, and Song Jian and Kekaul were besieged by a group of fifty-level elite bosses, while above them, the Eighth Demon King and the Sword Immortal Severed Blade were locked in constant combat. Weaponless, the Eighth Demon King Ancient Leiya could only use the spells from the Book of the Abyss to attack the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. However, this seemed no more than a tickle to the blade; all the energy blasts hitting it couldnt even slow it down, let alone cause any damage; A look of despair appeared on the Eighth Demon Kings face, his failure coming just as victory seemed within his grasp. He had not anticipated that he would miscalculate Song Jians intentionsa mistake that now cost him his hope of resurrection; If I am to die, you wont live either! The Eighth Demon King Ancient Leiya twisted his head to look at Song Jian, his eyes filled with deep resentment; Chapter 806 - Chapter 806: Chapter 807: Holy Point_1 Chapter 806: Chapter 807: Holy Point_1 In the dim half-light, large raindrops fell ceaselessly, a longsword shimmering with purple-golden light pursued the Eighth Demon King relentlessly, hacking down at him without cessation; At this time, the Eighth Demon King had completely given up resistance, allowing the purple-golden broken sword to hack at his body, unconcerned as his Vitality Points continued to drop; Ancient Leiya turned fiercely and lunged at Song Jian; Before I die, I will drag you into the boundless Hell! Wail with me in the flames of Abyssal Hell! Ancient Leiya roared, punching towards Song Jian; Song Jian was desperately fending off the attacks of surrounding demonic soul monsters. When he sensed the attack from Ancient Leiya above him, he couldnt react in time and was brutally struck in the chest by Ancient Leiya; Crack~ The Dark Gold Quality chestplate of the Emperor Ant Suit emitted a crisp cracking sound. Pieces of the shattered chestplate splattered in all directions, and blood spurted out as Song Jians Vitality Points plummeted by 1500! You are even weaker than I thought! Ancient Leiya was almost face to face with Song Jian. Song Jian could even feel the scorching flame breath exhaled from Ancient Leiyas mouth; Watching the mocking look in Ancient Leiyas eyes, Song Jian desperately controlled the four longswords, thrusting them at Ancient Leiya, but despite their immense power, they only inflicted double-digit damage; Second-tier Peak Combat Power? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, suddenly feeling a profound sense of powerlessness. First-tier combatants facing second-tier was like those who hadnt passed the first-tier assessment, facing one with first-tier combat power; This kind of power disparity only brings despair! Most importantly, this wasnt even the peak combat power of Ancient Leiya. It was known that he hadnt fully resurrected yet and his power was greatly reduced, but even so, he was not someone the current Song Jian could handle; Song Jian took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and stretched out his right hand. The four longswords traced an arc in the air, merging into one and flying back into Song Jians hand; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Light Strike! A brilliant golden Sword Qi slashed fiercely at the Eighth Demon King, like a long river, emanating a terrifying pressure. Even the surrounding demonic soul monsters showed a look of fear on their faces and ceased their attacks for a moment; For the creatures of the Abyss, the Divine Power-filled Light Strike was the most damaging! Ancient Leiya stretched out his right hand toward the Sword Qi and snorted coldly, wanting to crush the Sword Qi with brute force to show Song Jian the vast gap between their powers; Just then, the Sword Immortal Severed Blade from behind, like a Light Arrow, stabbed at him, piercing deeply into Ancient Leiyas back. A rich black breath surged from the wound, like flowing blood. No! Ancient Leiya let out a painful cry, his spirit instantly shattered. At that moment, the brilliant golden Sword Qi swept towards his right hand and sliced through; Half of his palm flew up, and Ancient Leiyas aura sagged. He could no longer control his body and fell towards the ground; Lets die together! Ancient Leiya, looking at the purple-gold broken blade flying toward him, roared. A pale black halo emanated from his body, wave after wave of aura burst forth, oppressive and frightening; Shit, another self-destruct, run! Song Jian, sensing the chaotic aura emanating from Ancient Leiyas body, was shocked and quickly used Soul Wander to escape into the distance; All the demonic soul monsters besieging Song Jian and Kekaul showed terrified expressions and scrambled away in panic. Boom~ A massive roar echoed in the final battlefield, the explosion filling the entire space, causing the once-stable space to shake violently. Huge cracks appeared on the ground, and the air was riddled with spiderweb-like spatial fractures; A giant black mushroom cloud rose from the site of Ancient Leiyas self-destruction. All demonic soul monsters were torn to shreds by the intense blast, instantly killed. The items dropped by these monsters were also destroyed by the explosive aftermath as soon as they appeared; The entire space was filled with intense chaotic currents. After the four-second invincibility time of Song Jians Soul Wander ended, although he was in a soul state, he still suffered damage from the aftermath of the explosion; Bone Shield, Bloody Shield, Iron Wings Song Jian instinctively used all his defensive skills, but the moment they were deployed, they were immediately destroyed. Even the Iron Wings that enshrouded him were stripped away layer by layer by the powerful force, until they were utterly obliterated; A series of damage floated above Song Jians head; -120 -110 -109 -102 -85 -75 The numbers were getting smaller, but in the end, Song Jian was still blasted away by the force, crashing hard into a gigantic rock, and he immediately lost consciousness; After an unknown amount of time, Song Jian finally came to. He found that his entire body was in extreme pain, as if all his bones were shattered, and even moving his fingers brought heart-wrenching agony; At this moment, his Vitality Points were reduced to less than one-tenth, putting him in a near-death state. What surprised him the most was that his passive skill Enemy of the Death God was in a cooldown state. This meant that previously, he had been killed by the self-destruction of the Eighth Demon King. Had it not been for the activation of Enemy of the Death God, which revived him, his game would have likely been over; Kekaul, Kekaul~ Song Jian called out weakly, but received no response; A look of sadness appeared on Song Jians face. The self-destructive force of the Eighth Demon King was immense, and Kekaul had likely fallen during the explosion; Opening his inventory, Song Jian began to use healing potions to slowly recover. It was only then that he realized he was still in the small confined space of the final battlefield; Only now, the space had completely collapsed, the ground had shattered into dozens of pieces, floating continuously in the void. The spot where he lay was no more than thirty square meters in size, slowly drifting in the void; In the system information bar, several system messages were flashing incessantly; System: Epic quest The Last Wishes of the Seven Demon Lords has failed. You have gained 10,000 points of human war merits! System: Your choices have led to the fall of the Eighth Demon King. Your reputation among the demons of the Abyss has decreased to Hate; killing you in the Abyssal Hell will yield a large amount of war merits; System: Your choices have delayed the attack on the human world by the Abyssal Hell. The upcoming expansion Abyssal Shadows will be continued; System: You have made a significant contribution to the human world, you have earned 1 Divine Point; Chapter 807 - Chapter 807: Chapter 808 Leaving_1 Chapter 807: Chapter 808 Leaving_1 Song Jian looked at the mission prompt and was somewhat speechless. His epic mission had failed, yet he still gained ten thousand achievement points, giving him a feeling of not knowing where to even begin his complaints. But on second thought, it wasnt strange. The epic mission was actually about resurrecting the Demon Lord and eliminating the threats to their existence, namely the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. Moreover, during the mission, the eight Demon Lords of Abyssal Hell all had their hopes of revival entirely destroyed by him, and he also successfully delayed Abyssal Hells invasion of the human world. Naturally, for the human world, this was an enormous merit, and receiving ten thousand achievement points became understandable. However, when compared to the final rewards of this mission, these ten thousand achievement points seemed more like a consolation prize, given that becoming the second-in-command in the entire Abyssal Hell, with authority over thousands, was worth much more than these ten thousand points. As for altering the games progression and delaying the release of the expansion, causing Abyssal Hells unity to fail and the Demon Lords to lose their chance at resurrection, it naturally meant the invasion of the human world was indefinitely postponed. This was yet another event that had changed the course of the games history. In fact, there were many such epic missions in the game, and the history within the game was shaped by the players completing these missions, based on their different choices. In essence, the players who completed epic missions could be said to have created the games history. The fall of the Demon Lords and the postponed invasion of the human world by Abyssal Hell were positives for human players and also very good news for Abyssal players. After all, the endgame of the Abyssal Shadow expansion was destined to be the opening of the Abyssal Passage, allowing Abyssal players to move freely in and out of the human world. The delay wasnt the end of the event. To continue the expansion, there would definitely be related missions, and their ranking would certainly not be low. This was equivalent to Song Jian giving away an epic mission to them for free. As to who would receive it, it was a matter of luck. Prior to this, the push for the Abyssal Shadow expansion was supposed to come from in-game NPCs, the eight Great Demon Lords. But now, it seemed that this driving task would fall into the hands of the Abyssal players. Where did that Sword Immortal Severed Blade go? Song Jian stood up and looked around. The final battlefield was like a miniature plane on the verge of collapse. In reality, it was already slowly disintegrating, leaving no intact ground in sight. All around, space was fractured with cracks, suggesting that in no time at all, this miniature plane would completely disappear. Seeing the space around him rife with rifts, Song Jian felt a sense of despondency. For all he knew, the Sword Immortal Severed Blade might have already flown through one of these rifts to who knows where. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.? The Book of the Abyss was also missing. Song Jian had lost the ability to freely enter Abyssal Hell. Thinking about the combat experience he had expended above, he couldnt help but feel a twinge of regret. Unable to open the Abyssal Gate, Song Jian had no way to leave this place. Just then, he noticed a faint blue portal shimmering with a soft glow on a floating piece of ground not far away. Checking his skills, Song Jian noticed that his Iron Wings skill was still cooling down, with over ten minutes left to go. It seemed his period of unconsciousness hadnt been long. The space around was collapsing slowly, but it would take several days for this small semi-dimensional plane to fully disintegrate. Once the cooldown of Iron Wings ended, Song Jian immediately activated it and flew toward the faint blue portal. After all, this was just a mission space, and it wasnt designed to trap players who entered for a mission without a means of escape. Approaching the pale blue teleportation gate, Song Jian was about to enter when he suddenly saw, lying next to the gate on the ground, a pale golden orb, and a blade that had lost its luster and looked like nothing more than a firewood-chopping knife. Sword Immortal Severed Blade? Song Jians eyes lit up. This weapon, looking like trash, was identical to the Sword Immortal Severed Blade that had once been wielded so mightily to slay the Eighth Demon King. But the blade now lacked the purple-gold radiance, appearing no different from a common grey weapon; Without hesitation, Song Jian picked up the blade and checked its attributes. Indeed, even the name of the weapon had changed to Broken Longsword (Grey), and its properties were utterly worthless, nothing but a piece of junk; Yet Song Jian still carefully stowed it away in his inventory. After all, it had once been the weapon of a Sword Immortal, and its current state of disrepair couldnt erase its storied past; Then, Song Jian picked up the pale golden orb; Angel Egg? Can it hatch a battle comrade angel? A peculiar expression crossed Song Jians face. This semi-dimensional plane was quite small in actual size, and after the Eighth Demon Kings self-destruction, a small part had been destroyed, leaving this semi-dimensional plane on the brink of collapse, which could be seen at a glance. Song Jian found no trace of the angel Kekaul, nor any remains left behind, but now, an angel egg for a battle comrade had appeared, which inevitably led him to consider its connection to Kekaul; Perhaps after hatching, it will become the four-winged angel Kekaul again, Song Jian thought to himself. The question is whether it will retain Kekauls memories after hatching. As a temporary battle comrade, Song Jian had great respect for Kekaul. Whether it was covering the retreat in Demon Slayer Canyon or standing guard at the entrance to the Demon Guardian Temple, or even courageously fighting in this semi-dimensional plane without fear of sacrifice and without the slightest hint of retreat; Even after being tortured for over a hundred years by the Abyssal Chains in the Demon God Temple, he had never succumbed, his mind resolute and unflinchingly brave. Song Jian especially hoped that Kekaul could become his everlasting Follower; With this thought, Song Jian stored the angel egg and stepped through the pale blue teleportation gate; After Song Jian passed through the gate, the entire semi-dimensional plane returned to a state of dead silence. In a region where the land slowly drifted, half a sheet of black paper unrolled gently, and a gleaming jade-like finger bone rolled out from within; This finger bone was full of cracks, as if it would turn into bone powder upon the slightest touch. Boom~ A burst of black flame suddenly ignited on the surface of the finger bone. This flame appeared fragile, as if it could be extinguished by a mere breath. Under the searing of this black flame, the tiny cracks on the finger bone began to mend slowly, one by one; PS: Thanks to Piercing Piggies for the 500 starting coins reward~ Chapter 808 - Chapter 808: Chapter 809 Cursed Land_1 Chapter 808: Chapter 809 Cursed Land_1 Emerging from the pale blue portal, Song Jian returned to the bedroom in Manor Castle, a look of fatigue spreading across his face. He didnt want to do anything but lie down on the bed and fall sound asleep. Time passed, and Song Jian eventually woke up. He looked up and was surprised to find that a ray of sunlight was streaming through the window. It was a luxury to bask in the sunlight in Doomsday City where the sky was perpetually shrouded by a thick layer of dark clouds. Only at certain times during the night would the clouds disperse for a quarter of an hour to reveal the moon, but they never scattered during the day. Song Jian went to the window and looked out to see that the gloomy clouds which usually covered the sky had somehow completely dispersed. At that moment, the territory of the alliance was bathed in warm sunshine. He took out the City Lord seal and checked the attributes of City of Hope. It looks like in the many days I wasnt in City of Hope, the alliance members managed to expand the territory so much Song Jian discovered, somewhat surprised, that the area of City of Hope had expanded once again, almost reaching half the size of Doomsday City. Now, City of Hope was starting to resemble the likes of the big cities such as City of Sin and City of Hymns. However, compared to those large cities which had existed for decades, City of Hope still had a shallower foundation. But with the rate at which players were developing, it was only a matter of time before they caught up with these big cities. This journey to Abyssal Hell had been somewhat of a loss for Song Jian. He had gained ten thousand war merits but lost a Demi-God Artifact, the Book of the Abyss. Moreover, the ninth-tier Abyssal Demon Flame he possessed was also gone, causing his strength to decrease instead of increase! But still, at least I got an epic weapon back, Song Jian consoled himself as he looked at the Deaths Scythe in his inventory. If only I could have obtained the Sword Immortal heritage as well. Song Jian took out a gray-quality, broken longsword and stared at it for a long time before he sighed and placed the broken sword on the table. If he had managed to obtain the Sword Immortal heritage on this trip, even the loss of the Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss wouldnt have mattered. After caressing the broken blade on the table, Song Jian shook his head slightly, turned around, and walked towards the door of the room. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. After Song Jian had left, the broken longsword, which was originally of gray quality, suddenly flashed with a faint white light. The light was fleeting and went unnoticed by anyone. As soon as he left the bedroom, Song Jian saw Wang Qi and the others waiting outside his door. Upon seeing Song Jian emerge, it was quite obvious that they all breathed a sigh of relief. City Lord, youve returned! Wang Qi and the others greeted Song Jian with a bow. After the success of building the city, they began to address Song Jian differently, calling him City Lord. What happened, why are you all here? Song Jian glanced at them and asked with a smile. Brother Song Jian, you fell asleep as soon as you got back yesterday. We were really worried about you! Li Keer exclaimed loudly. Is that so? Song Jian patted Li Keers head and smiled, Brother was just too tired from the mission, so I slept as soon as I got back. Wang Qi and the others exchanged glances, not continuing the topic. Players in the game hardly needed sleep, and only when utterly exhausted would they resort to slumber to replenish their energy in the game. City Lord, shall I give you a report on the citys development during these days you were away? Wang Qi offered. No need, I can understand everything about the city through the City Lord seal, Song Jian waved his hand and said. The City Lord seal was nearly equivalent to a remote control and surveillance device for the entire city, enabling Song Jian to be aware of everything that happened within it without needing someone specially appointed to report to him as before; This made Song Jians control over the entire city even tighter than before. Now, the likes of Wang Qi needed to apply first for any action they wanted to take. Only after Song Jian approved through the City Lord seal could they proceed with transforming the city; otherwise, they couldnt even build a single residence; By the way, my Lord, weve discovered a Magic Crystal Mine! Wang Qi suddenly said; What, a Magic Crystal Mine, where? Song Jians eyes brightened. Magic crystals werent only used for constructing Magic Crystal Railguns and their ammunition, but they were also key in manufacturing many other high-end items and involved in many industries. Even forging and alchemy required certain special recipes to contain magic crystals; It could be said that magic crystals were commodities more solid than Doomsday Coins. Sometimes, for the same item, many people preferred payment in magic crystals over Doomsday Coins; Its within Doomsday City, less than ten kilometers from our territory, Wang Qi explained. But theres a problem; its difficult for ordinary people to approach the area! What, are the monsters in the area high level? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, inquiring; A Magic Crystal Mine, such a precious resource, would be strange if it didnt have high-level monsters nearby; Its not just the monsters. The area is barren, and any life that enters it continuously loses health and cannot stay for long Wang Qi elaborated; Is it like Valley of the Undead? Song Jian asked with a start; The calamitous poison fog in Valley of the Undead had a similar effect. However, after claiming Valley of the Undead, the area belonged to Song Jian, who could freely decide which group of people would be affected by its effects; That place is Cursed Land! the Cecilia Priest slowly walked over, sizing up Song Jian before revealing a charming smile, Youre much cleaner now! Song Jian huffed coldly; he knew precisely what Cecilia was referring to. The Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss had already vanished, and without the contamination of the Abysss aura, he would no longer be tempted by the power of the Abyss; What is Cursed Land? Song Jian asked; That was once the territory of the Mountain Gray Dwarves, but they committed an act that incited the disdain of the gods, earning them a curse. Now theyve all turned into undead monsters, and their homeland has become a place no living being can step into! Priest Cecilia explained, The events are clearly recorded in the archives of the Dawn Temple! Song Jian fell silent for a moment before asking cautiously, Are there really gods in this world? Of course, gods exist; they are omnipresent and omnipotent! Cecilia said sternly, And you, of all people, should believe in the existence of gods. Cecilia gave Song Jian a meaningful glance and smiled slightly; Sacred points? Song Jian immediately realized what Cecilia meant and eagerly asked, Do you know what sacred points are used for? PS: Thank you to Piercing Piggies for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 809 - Chapter 809: Chapter 810 Trade_1 Chapter 809: Chapter 810 Trade_1 ` Divine Points are a supreme glory! Cecilia gazed at Song Jian with envy in her eyes and said, Even deities need them. It takes a thousand years of divine power to condense a single Divine Point. I am not at liberty to divulge what the gods use them for, but if an ordinary person happens to obtain Divine Points, they can trade with deities and purchase some extremely precious items from them. You mean they can act as a currency? And its a currency recognized by the gods? Song Jians heart was stirred, and he quickly asked. Indeed! Cecilia nodded and said, The Goddess of Dawn has issued a divine decree to me; she wishes to trade with you for the Divine Point you have acquired! Having said that, Cecilia waved her hand, and a translucent screen appeared before Song Jian. It displayed an array of items, each of immeasurable value; This screen was only visible to Song Jian, and all the items on it could only be purchased with Divine Points; Epic and Legendary Level items are the least valuable on this screen? Song Jian stared at the screen, dumbfounded, the shock in his heart indescribable; However, there were many treasures on the screen, but Song Jian could only buy three items because he had only one Divine Point; The three items were Goddess of Dawn Holy Child Qualification, Dawn Secret Art: Holy Bird Massacre Slash, and Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword; Only the values of these three items were one Divine Point, Song Jian could only salivate at the rest; The Holy Child qualification and the Dawn Secret Art seemed worth the exchange for one Divine Point, but the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword, merely a Dark Gold Quality longsword, required one Divine Point, which made Song Jians face turn somewhat unsightly. A Dark Gold Quality longsword for one Divine Point? Isnt this a bit of a rip-off? Song Jian asked with a displeased look, pointing at the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword on the screen. All trade is voluntary, theres no coercion in buying or selling! Cecilia said with a smile on her face; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? Song Jian fell silent. If this sword wasnt the last one needed for his set, he wouldnt have given it a second glance. All of a sudden, a respectful and attentive expression appeared on Cecilias face. After a moment, she said to Song Jian, If you choose the Holy Child qualification, then this sword can be given to you directly for free! In fact, not just anyone can take on the Holy Child qualification. You see, once you become the Holy Child, you will have tremendous authority Cecilia thoroughly explained the privileges of the Holy Child of the Dawn Church to Song Jian. A Holy Child qualification, in any church, is an existence second only to one, above tens of thousands, with only the Pope of a church ranking above him, yet he has no authority to control the Holy Child; Moreover, the next Pope is very likely to have the Holy Child assume the position. Most importantly, the Holy Child has the right to directly converse with the deity at any time, which is far superior to the rank of Archbishop promised by the Eighth Demon King; What must be done to become the Holy Child? Song Jian couldnt help asking; First, you would need to establish a temple of the Goddess of Dawn in the City of Hope. Then you must develop devotees and promise the church the same authority as the city lord Cecilia softly explained. Song Jians brow furrowed deeply as he listened; I choose the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword! Song Jian declared, and with a light tap on the screen, the Dark Gold Quality longsword disappeared from the screen and materialized in the palm of Song Jians hand; Cecilia hadnt finished speaking when she saw Song Jian had already made his choice. She fell silent, her gaze towards Song Jian filled with an inexplicable sentiment; May you have no regrets in the future! Cecilia whispered, her figure slowly vanishing into thin air; City Lord Wang Qi and the others surrounded him with concern; to refuse a god seemed to them, a very unwise thing to do. ` The City of Hope is not a place for others to covet, and who would allow another to snore beside their bed? Even gods are not allowed! Song Jian said decisively. If it were merely a matter of establishing a temple to the Goddess of Dawn in the City of Hope, Song Jian would not have refused, but the other party demanded a share of the city lords authority, which Song Jian would never allow. Alright, step back for now. Ill go back to that magic crystal mine and scout around, see if its possible to take it into my possession, Song Jian said. Wang Qi and the others exchanged glances, bowed to Song Jian, and quietly withdrew. Holy points are extremely precious, coveted even by gods. Exchanging holy points for a dark gold quality weapon was clearly a big loss, but Song Jian had no choice. Such set weapons are unique, and a second Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword would never appear. Song Jians weapon set would never be complete. The moment Song Jian obtained the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword, the four long swords within his dantian resonated, as if they were eager to merge with the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword. A gentle swipe of his finger on the blade, a drop of blood merged into the sword, and Song Jian immediately felt a sense of kinship emanating from the long sword. With a stretch of his right hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. The newly acquired long sword, like swallows returning to their nest, flew towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, merging with it as a ghostly sword shadow. At that moment, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly burst into a dazzling light and then, the long sword disappeared, replaced by a pebble-sized orb of light. Within this orb, one could vaguely see five dark gold streams of light swimming like fish, constantly moving about, sometimes separating, sometimes merging into one. Upon checking the properties of the orb, it was labeled Unknown Properties, and there was a twelve-hour cooldown period. Clearly, the fusion of the five long swords had resulted in a new change. I hope it brings me a pleasant surprise! A smile formed on Song Jians face. Then, Song Jian took out the battle pet angel egg. He already had two battle pets, and if he continued to incubate this one, he would have to pay the price of a 3-point reduction in all attribute points. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian called Wang Qi back. Since the establishment of the City of Hope, nearly all its operations were actually carried out by Wang Qi, which cost him a lot of time that could have been used for leveling up. His strength might now be the weakest among the City of Hopes management team, having only just reached level thirty. Wang Qi, this is for you. Train it well, I believe it will be of help to you! Song Jian handed the angel egg to Wang Qi, saying. A battle pet egg? Wang Qis eyes lit up, and he smiled as he took it, saying, What kind of pet is it? Its not a giant dragon, is it? Having a black dragon as a battle pet, members of the City of Hope Alliance were envious and had always hoped to have a giant dragon of their own. Its not a giant dragon! Song Jian said with a smile. Disappointment flashed in Wang Qis eyes. Its an angel! What, an angel? How is that even possible Chapter 810 - Chapter 810: Chapter 811 Legacy_1 Chapter 810: Chapter 811 Legacy_1 Wang Qi looked at the battle pet egg in his hands that exuded a faint, milky white glow, instantly feeling a sense of surrealism; The white light seemed to pulse gently like a heartbeat. Wang Qi originally thought it was just a white-quality pet egg, but to his surprise, it turned out to be an egg that could hatch an angelic war pet. This made him astonished while filled with an unexpected joy. Its hard to say who is stronger between the Angel Clan and the Dragon Clan, as both are among the most elite races; Wang Qi was certain that if he were presented with both a giant dragon egg and an angel egg, he would definitely choose the angel egg; You see, an angel at its peak was not much weaker than a giant dragon at its peak. Moreover, when an angel ascended to twelve wings and received its title, it could rival a demigod. If raised well, it was uncertain whether his angelic war pet would be stronger or weaker than Song Jians black dragon war pet. Most importantly, from the aspect of appearance and beauty, angels obviously surpassed dragons by more than just a little; Really, really an angelic war pet? Wang Qi couldnt quite believe it, cradling the milky white battle pet egg with both hands, as if he feared breaking it. Raise it well, and it will definitely help you in the future. Song Jian envisioned the determined expression of the angel Kekaul and couldnt help but sigh softly in his mind; He did not know if the angelic war pet that hatched from this egg would still possess Kekauls memories; Haha, dont worry, dont worry, I will definitely treat this angel big sister well! Wang Qi laughed heartily, his face full of excitement; Song Jian froze, a strange expression crossing his face, this, might possibly be an angel big brother No no, its definitely an angel big sister, haha, Ill make them all green with envy! Wang Qi said, laughing excitedly. Seeing that Song Jian had nothing else to instruct, he turned and left. Seeing Wang Qis retreating figure, Song Jian thought silently, I hope that after you hatch, you wont be too sad Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???.0 Song Jian had wanted to go directly to the Magic Crystal Mine, but now that his weapon was undergoing an upgrade fusion, Song Jian had no choice but to wait patiently. However, he still needed to collect the weapon required to nurture a Sword Spirit, and one days time was enough to nurture a Sword Spirit from the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword. Returning to his bedroom, Song Jian looked at the Sword Immortal Severed Blade laid out on the table and couldnt help but sigh; In the final battleground space, the purple-gold blade was simply an invincible force. It killed all monsters in a single strike, and even the Eighth Demon King ultimately fell to the Severed Blade; With the remarkable grace of this Severed Blade, Song Jian could imagine just how terrifying an existence its owner must have been. With a gentle touch of his fingers on the spine of the broken sword, Song Jian suddenly felt a faint heat flow into his body from the sword; When Song Jian carefully examined it, the sensation suddenly disappeared, and even the heat that had flowed into his body was nowhere to be found, as if he had just experienced an illusion. Impossible, I really felt a trace of heat flow into my body from the broken sword just now! Song Jian grabbed the broken sword and examined it closely, but after a long time, he found nothing. Just as Song Jian was about to put down the broken sword, a flash of insight struck, and he sent a thread of Invisible Sword Qi into the blade. Just as the Sword Qi was infused into the broken sword, it seemed to activate something within it. The entire broken sword suddenly burst into a brilliant radiance, and at the same time, Song Jian felt the Invisible Sword Qi within his body surge uncontrollably towards the broken sword, as if a river had breached its dam. Feeling the continuous drain of Invisible Sword Qi from his body, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on Song Jians face. Due to the Sword Control Skill: Luck Chapter, the total amount of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi had increased significantly. Now he had over three hundred points of it, and the recovery speed of Sword Qi had also increased much. However, these three hundred-plus points of Invisible Sword Qi lasted less than thirty seconds before being completely depleted. Once the Invisible Sword Qi ran out, the suction from the broken blade grew even stronger, and Song Jian was unable to satisfy the demand of the sword. Soon after the Invisible Sword Qi was gone, the broken sword began to consume Song Jians Mental Strength. Song Jian only had less than three thousand points of Mental Strength, but the speed at which the broken sword absorbed Mental Strength was several times faster than it absorbed Sword Qi. The two thousand eight hundred plus Spirit Points also lasted less than half a minute before being exhausted. It is worth noting that the recovery speed of Spirit Points is countless times slower than that of Invisible Sword Qi. Feeling no reduction in the power of the broken swords suction, Song Jians heart sank, sensing something ominous. At this moment, the surface of the originally gray-quality broken sword slowly began to emit a faint purplish-gold light. This light was very weak, like a thread finer than a strand of hair, appearing in the center of the broken blade. Finally, the broken blade began to drain Song Jians Vitality Points. With more than three thousand points of Vitality, they were dropping at a rate of over a hundred points per second. Song Jian suddenly felt alarmed and took out a large number of replenishing potions from his inventory, pouring them all into his mouth. Damn you, when will you stop sucking! A fierce look appeared on Song Jians face as he took a scalpel from his inventory, a tool specifically for dissecting monster corpses. He placed the scalpel against the wrist of his left hand, which was touching the broken sword. If his Vitality Points fell below ten percent, Song Jian would not hesitate to cut off his own left hand. Compared to his life, the loss of a left hand was not an unacceptable price to pay. Fortunately, after losing half of his Vitality Points, Song Jian felt the suction from the broken blade weaken. When only a third of his Vitality Points remained, the suction from the broken blade disappeared completely. At the same time, a purplish-gold light shone from the broken blade, and the original thread-like light fully spread, enveloping the entire blade. Now, the broken blade had regained its former glory seen in the final battlefield space, with a purplish-gold light filling the entire room. Your power is too weak, you cant contain my complete inheritance A voice laced with aged regret sounded beside Song Jians ear, filled with disappointment. Song Jian was somewhat speechless. His strength could be said to surpass that of over ninety percent of the players, and even some NPCs who had been cultivated in combat professions for decades were no match for him. Yet, in front of this broken sword, Song Jian felt as vulnerable as a child, utterly unable to withstand a single blow from it. At that moment, the Sword Immortal Severed Blade suddenly shattered into countless sparkling points of light that surged towards Song Jian, and at the same time, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: You have gained the recognition of the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. Do you want to upgrade the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body to max level and permanently solidify it as a passive talent skill, Yes/No? System: You have gained the recognition of the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. Do you want to remove all your skills and instead gain the skill Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art, Yes/No? Selection time 30-second countdown, 30, 29, 28, 27, Chapter 811 - Chapter 811: Chapter 812 Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword_1 Chapter 811: Chapter 812 Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword_1 Two options instantly made Song Jian feel extremely troubled; The first was to upgrade the Immortal Sword Body to max level and further solidify it into a passive innate skill, something Song Jian had always dreamed of. Once the Immortal Sword Body became a passive skill, Song Jians strength would soar to become one of the top-tier existences, so much so that even if he wasnt level forty, he would still be no less formidable than those with second-tier combat power. As for the second option, the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art was clearly a very powerful skill, possibly even a core skill of the Swordsman Immortal profession, but it required the elimination of all skills as its price, which made Song Jian hesitate; The thirty seconds passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, less than ten seconds remained; Song Jian glanced at the permanently solidified Immortal Sword Body and then at the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art, finally clenching his teeth and choosing the second option; Since it requires all skills as the price, the power of this Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art must be even greater than I imagined! After Song Jian chose the second option, he immediately burst into golden flames, and in the skill bar, all skills began to slowly fade away, as if they were completely consumed as fuel. The golden flames were not scorching; Song Jian felt a faint warmth surge throughout his body, flowing through every limb and detail; Meanwhile, a light chuckle sounded in Song Jians ear, then gradually disappeared; Broken Wing Dance, Sweeping Sword Style, Spiritual Sword Control Technique, foot kick, Earth Teeth Assault Over a dozen skills disappeared without a trace, even the Immortal Sword Body he had leveled up to nine slowly faded away; However, a few skills remained, one was the maxed-out Soul Wander, and another was the skill Sword Shadow Clone; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.? The Sword Control Skill and the passive skill Enemy of Death God hadnt disappeared either; now, only these four skills remained in Song Jians skill bar, while all other life skills were unaffected and retained; Only these four skills are left Song Jian thought, full of reluctance; now, he had no offensive skills at all, not even the Immortal Sword Body, which greatly diminished his strength. All he could hope for was that the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art would live up to its expectations and possess formidable power; In the skill bar, besides the previous four skills, all other skills had disappeared, replaced by a skill that emitted a purple-gold light, which slowly appeared at the very top of the skill bar; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision (Active), Level 1 (0%), Skill Effect: Summon 1-12 Spirit Swords to inflict damage equal to (number*120% weapon damage) on the target, and each Spirit Sword has a chance to cause an enhanced damage effect on the target; Attack range: 1000 meters; Skill Consumption: 100 Invisible Sword Qi points; Skill Cooldown: 10 seconds; Skill Description: This skill is one of the core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, condensing thousands of Spirit Swords, gathering thousands of sword techniques, with Qi filling the heavens and earth, and Sword Qi reaching afar, causing mountains to crumble and seas to part, turning the world upside down! This skill cannot be upgraded through proficiency, it can only be leveled up by consuming other skills/skill books! This skill doesnt seem as strong as I imagined, Song Jian said, slightly disappointed. It looks like each use randomly summons between one to twelve Spirit Swords to attack the target. The damage of the Spirit Swords is only slightly higher than weapon damage. If youre unlucky and only summon one sword, its power might not even compare to a silver-grade sword skill His weapon was still in the process of fusing and upgrading, so Song Jian couldnt yet verify the strength of this skill. For now, his only attack skill was the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art, all his other sword skills having been burned up as nourishment; The next day, Song Jians weapon finally finished fusing. The five longswords had merged into one, radiant and translucent, emitting a faint glow. A streak of purple-red light circulated continuously within the longsword, making it look like a lightsaber. Epic Song Jians eyes lit up, he hadnt expected that fusing five gold-quality longswords would actually elevate it by a whole tier. Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword (Epic), one-handed sword, item level 46, equipment effect: Attack 560-680, Critical hit +5, Armor Break +5, Exorcism +3, Five Elements damage +300, all attributes increase by 15 points; Special effect 1: Damage Deepening (passive), increases the effect of critical hits by 20%, and has a chance to inflict triple damage on the target; Special effect 2: Life Drain (passive), 18% of the damage inflicted on the target will restore the users Vitality Points; Special effect 3: Spiritualization (passive), can be stored within the users dantian to nurture the Sword Spirit, if nurtured for more than 12 hours, then the weapons sharpness increases by 30%, lasting for 30 seconds; Special effect 4: Five Elements Sword Array (active), enables the attack on the target to split into five longswords of the Five Elements and set up the Five Elements Sword Array. The Five Elements Sword Array forms its own space, where the elements circulate endlessly, tirelessly, unto death! Cooldown time for this effect is 12 hours; Equipment requirement: User Song Jian (already bound); Can be taken out of the game: Yes. The damage of this sword is quite terrifying, Song Jian gasped, it was even higher than the previous five longswords combined, and both the attributes and special effects were eye-catching; Holding the longsword, it felt as if it was weightless, and with a thought, it turned into a purple-red light and flew into the dantian within Song Jians body; At this moment, Song Jian was eager to try out the new sword moves and the longsword; The Desolate Land, Magic Crystal Mine, lets go there first and see what the situation is! he thought to himself, stepping out of the Manor Castle; When Song Jian reached the gate of the Manor Castle, he was surprised to see Cecilia standing there, apparently waiting for him; Priestess, may I know what brings you here? Song Jian asked. I have been awaiting your arrival, Lord of the Manor! Cecilia bowed respectfully to Song Jian and said, Are you heading to the Desolate Land? Yes, the Magic Crystal Mine there is too important for the City of Hope! Song Jian nodded and responded; That place is a land forsaken by the gods, any creature that steps onto it will be cursed by the gods! warned Cecilia. However, if you gain the favor of a deity, then you can set foot on that land without being cursed! Song Jian narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, Is that so, how can one gain the favor of a deity, and what price would I have to pay? Its quite simple! Cecilia smiled, took a round and smooth pearl from her bosom, offered it to Song Jian, and said, This is a Pearl of Dawn. With this, you can enter the land forsaken by the gods without suffering their curse! As for the price, it only needs a word from you! Chapter 812 - Chapter 812: Chapter 813 Cursed Land_1 Chapter 812: Chapter 813 Cursed Land_1 Song Jian looked at the orb the size of a chicken egg in Cecilias palm, which emitted a faint golden glow, its surface brimming with rich Divine Power; You just need to put it into the inventory slot, and you can use it, each activation can last for 3 hours. Afterwards, the divine power will automatically recover. After twenty-four hours, it can be used again! Cecilia said with a smile; The cost is but a single sentence, I wonder what words are so valuable? Song Jian didnt reach out to take the orb, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, as he spoke indifferently. All you need to allow us is to construct a temple to the Goddess of Dawn within your territory! Cecilia said; After the city was successfully built, all the land of the City of Hope could only be leased, not sold, this was one of the city rules Song Jian had established. You are completely free to lease a piece of land, the terms are negotiable, and the rent is only one Doomsday Coin per year! Song Jian said with a smile: This is my show of gratitude for the help the Church of the Goddess of Dawn has provided to me in the past! I, on behalf of the Church of the Goddess of Dawn, thank you for your kindness! Cecilia bowed slightly, then said after performing a curtsy: However, everything of the church temple will belong to the Goddess of Dawn, including the land. Her followers would not wish for the Goddesss temple to be sited on leased land, for it would be a desecration to the Goddess! Song Jian was taken aback, fell silent, deep inside, he was reluctant to sell any inch of land within his territory, but when facing a deity, he simply didnt have the right to choose; To agree to Cecilias request would mean that a piece of land not under the control of the citys lord would appear in the City of Hope. If he refused, then Song Jian had to consider what consequences might follow from refusing a deity; Song Jians brows furrowed involuntarily, as he continually weighed his options, while Cecilia wore a smile, quietly watching Song Jian. Her outstretched palm remained still, a dazzling Pearl of Dawn continued to emit a soft radiance. Song Jian stared at the Pearl of Dawn, yet felt its light to be somewhat glaring; After a long while, Song Jian slowly shook his head, refusing: Im sorry Before Song Jian could finish speaking, Cecilia retracted her extended hand and said coldly, Understood! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. Having said that, Cecilia turned around and left without any hesitation; Song Jian took a deep breath, knowing that even without any system alert, his reputation with the Church of the Goddess of Dawn might plummet severely; Leaving the City of Hope, heading towards the Magic Crystal Mine, all the way, Song Jian felt a heavy heart. Before the gods, Song Jian felt like an ant facing an elephant, utterly insignificant; However, having been in this strange game for so long, Song Jian also knew that gods could not directly appear and take action. Otherwise, this game world wouldnt exist at all, it would have been torn apart by the wars of the gods long ago; But each deity had their own spokesperson and church in the game, their influence in this world was immense. Having refused the goodwill of a High Priest of the Goddess of Dawn, he feared that trouble might follow. Song Jian quickly arrived at an area shrouded in gray fog, where no life existed, everything was silent. Song Jian could even see bones of small creatures scattered everywhere, those who had inadvertently entered this area and were killed by the Desolate Land before they had the chance to escape; The Magic Crystal Mine was within this area, and as Song Jian stepped onto it, he instantly felt as though the air had become heavier, as if he had entered another region; At the same time, a system alert sounded in his ear; System: You have entered the land forsaken by the gods, the Cursed Land, all attributes are weakened by 5 points, losing 2 Vitality Points per second; Song Jian instantly felt a trace of strength being drawn out from within him, becoming somewhat weak, but fortunately, his attributes were strong, and his recovery rate had long surpassed the loss of 2 Vitality Points per second, so stepping onto this land had no significant impact on him; If it were other ordinary players, they would probably be so scared by this prompt that they would immediately leave here and not continue to explore further; I wonder who was so bold to explore here and even discovered the Magic Crystal Mine inside; they should be rewarded when they return! Song Jian thought to himself. Continuing inside, Song Jian quickly discovered a dark pit. Around the pit, there were some monsters a little over one meter tall, with sturdy builds, their bodies an abnormal shade of gray. They held hammers almost as tall as themselves and wandered aimlessly around the entrance; These monsters looked like dwarves, but they were renegades of the dwarf clan, the Gray Dwarves who were been hunted down by their own kind. Moreover, these Gray Dwarves had also all lost their lives and become something like Zombies; Elite Gray Dwarf Zombies, level 40, Vitality Points 9000/9000 Song Jian counted; at this entrance, there were a total of twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies. These monsters had tough skin, their bodies full of strength, and they wielded heavy hammers with no mean force. Furthermore, having always stayed in the Cursed Land, their resistance was extremely high. Although these Gray Dwarf Zombies werent as powerful as elite BOSS monsters, they were clearly much more formidable than ordinary monsters of the same level; Song Jians mind stirred, and he instantly summoned the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword, executing the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art toward the twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies at the entrance; In an instant, the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword flew into midair, transforming into eight radiant Spirit Swords, flying towards the entrance of the mine; Lucky, summoning eight Spirit Swords on the first try! Song Jian mused to himself. Still, the eight Spirit Swords covered the entrance area, slashing towards the twelve monsters; In the end, only six of the monsters were injured, while the other six, not only unharmed but also enraging their hatred, swarmed and pounced towards Song Jian; Each Spirit Sword can inflict over seven hundred points of damage, which is quite good. Although it cannot kill any monster instantly, such power far exceeds the damage of ordinary players! Song Jian quickly retreated while thinking to himself. The only regret was that in this attack, Song Jian had clearly locked onto one monster, but after executing the Thousand Swords Art, he attacked an area nearly six or seven meters wide at the entrance; The sword then flew back to Song Jians hand, and at this moment, the monsters were less than five meters away from him. Song Jian swung the long sword towards the monsters once more, and in an instant, the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword split into five, five shimmering swords of different colors quickly formed a cage, firmly trapping the twelve monsters in the center; Five Elements Sword Array, rise! This was a Sword Formation skill inherent to the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword. Once executed, it created a space of its own, inflicting continuous damage on all the trapped monsters; The murky Sword Qi enveloped a large area, but Song Jians vision could penetrate the gray sword mist and see the scene within the Sword Formation. At that moment, countless flashes of sword light appeared around the twelve monsters, these flashes of light left deep, bone-deep wounds on the bodies of the monsters; Chapter 813 - Chapter 813: Chapter 814 Entering _1 Chapter 813: Chapter 814 Entering _1 Twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies struggled desperately within the Five Elements Sword Array, continuously attacking the Sword Formation space. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly as he realized that this Sword Formation space seemed to have something similar to a health bar, and moreover, when it was under attack, both he and the Sword Formation space were losing Vitality Points together; Damn it, the Five Elements Sword Array operates continuously until death. Does until death not only refer to the monsters being attacked, but also to me? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Once the Five Elements Sword Array was deployed, if he couldnt kill all the monsters within the Sword Formation space, their counterattacks could also kill Song Jian; However, the damage inflicted within the Sword Formation space was extremely high, and the monsters attacks on Song Jian, coming through the Sword Formation space, were considerably weakened, enough to last a long time; Song Jian could see that within the gray fog of the Sword Formation space, countless sword lights shimmered, and with every hit, the monsters would have damage numbers of over seven hundred floating above their heads, with some even showing critical hits. The damage of the Sky-breaking Sword was divided into five, but it didnt decrease in strength, equivalent to five Sky-breaking Swords attacking these monsters; Before long, as Song Jians Vitality Points dropped to about half, all twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies within the Five Elements Sword Array Space had been killed, dropping a pile of items on the ground; The gray sword mist slowly disappeared, and the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword returned to Song Jians hand, with the attribute Five Elements Sword Array on the long sword turning gray, entering a cooldown state. The Five Elements Sword Array is immensely powerful, at least much more so than the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, but it must be used cautiously. If used well, it is a sharp weapon, but if not, its simply suicide! Song Jian thought with a lingering fear; From the twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies, three pieces of Magic Crystal Ore were dropped, along with some level-forty materials and green equipment. Song Jian picked them all up and continued towards the mine; Upon entering the cave, Song Jian felt a wave of heat hit him in the face. The temperature inside the cave was actually dozens of degrees higher than outside, giving Song Jian a familiar feeling of being in Abyssal Hell; However, this place didnt have the pervasive Abyssal aura found in Abyssal Hell; the aura of the flames here seemed extremely pure; Entering the cave, Song Jian discovered that the entire cave had been hollowed out and a massive underground castle had been constructed. The castle appeared to be designed for giants to live in, with its open doors and spacious halls, definitely not for the Gray Dwarves, who were only the height of twelve or thirteen-year-old children; Song Jian shook his head. As he entered the cave, he indeed found it to be a Magic Crystal Mine. However, the Magic Crystal Ore at the entrance was extremely poor, and the quality was low, giving one the frustrated feeling that it would be a pity not to mine, but to do so would be a waste of effort; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. These Magic Crystal Ores at the entrance are even less valuable than those dropped by the slain Gray Dwarf Zombies; theres really no point in mining these. It would be better to check out this underground castle of Gray Dwarves; there may be surprises! Song Jian thought to himself. After only a glance at the ores at the entrance of the mine, he continued forward; The Gray Dwarf Zombies were very numerous in the castle hall, and among them was a level forty-five lord-level monster wielding a two-handed sword as big as a door, constantly pacing back and forth in the hall; There were too many monsters tightly packed here. If he tried to lure them out one by one, it would likely be very difficult, and there was a high risk of a disaster occurring. Song Jian hesitated for a moment and decided to bypass them and explore further inside first; If there really were abundant Magic Crystal Ores stored here, he could later gather players from his guild to clean out these monsters. If the Magic Crystal Ores inside were not as plentiful as imagined, then there would be no loss in giving this place a miss; At the end of the hall was an extremely small door, a size that matched the stature of the Gray Dwarves. However, getting there meant having to cross the hall, which would inevitably disturb these monsters; Song Jians thoughts flashed, and he activated the Stealth Skill inherent to his Concealment Necklace, the Abyss Concealment Skill. A faint whiff of the Abyss emanated from the necklace, enveloping his entire being. Song Jians figure instantly became transparent; The Gray Dwarf BOSS in the center of the hall seemed to sense something. It raised its head and sniffed vigorously in the air, but it found nothing. Frustrated, it grew increasingly violent, roaring and moving about more and more erratically. An ordinary Gray Dwarf Zombie monster failed to dodge in time and stood in its way, only to be casually kicked away by the BOSS, crashing heavily into one of the halls columns; Boom~ This massive stone column, which required several people to hug its girth, actually shook slightly. Bits of rock fell from the top of the column, causing the surrounding ordinary Gray Dwarf Zombies to scurry to the side; Song Jians eyes lit up. The columns in this hall didnt seem as sturdy as they appeared! Looking around, there were thirteen such massive columns in the entire hall. If they could be shaken like this one, only half needed to be destroyed to collapse the entire hall while still preserving a small safe area; If we really need to clear this place in the future, these columns might just be the key to killing these monsters! Song Jian smiled faintly, committing all this to memory as he slowly made his way towards the small door at the end of the hall; Because of the BOSSs outburst, all the ordinary Gray Dwarf Zombie monsters were thrown into a panic, running about chaotically. This made Song Jians stealthy trek across the hall towards the small door at the far end even more challenging. A Gray Dwarf Zombie that was originally running forward got startled by the BOSSs roar, abruptly turned, and charged toward the direction of the invisibly cloaked Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback and it was too late to dodge. Subconsciously, he used Soul Wander, and the monster passed directly through his body, rushing forward two steps before changing direction and running off in another direction; Song Jian, feeling the monster pass through his body, stomped his foot hard and made a beeline for the small door at the end of the hall. In just over three seconds, coupled with his enhanced speed, he had actually passed through the hall and entered the small door at the end; Behind the small door was a winding corridor. Song Jian entered the corridor and only then felt a trace of fear. Just a moments inattention could have led to all the monsters ganging up on him, and with his current strength, he wouldnt have stood a chance of surviving; Huff huff, I didnt expect that I could still use Soul Wander while in stealth mode. Stacking up these abilities greatly increases my chances of survival when escaping, Song Jian thought back to the situation just now and couldnt help but smile; Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a series of faint metallic clanging sounds coming from ahead; Clang, clang clang, clang clang clang, clang Chapter 814 - Chapter 814: Chapter 815: War Puppets_1 Chapter 814: Chapter 815: War Puppets_1 Song Jian passed through the narrow passage and came upon an underground mine. At this moment, the temperature around him increased significantly, giving the impression of stepping into a steam room. In this mine, a scorching red glow permeated the air. Deep in the mine, a Magma River could be clearly seen slowly flowing, and at the end of the mine, there was an enormous Magma Lake. This Magic Crystal Mine was actually located in the belly of a volcano; Now, above the Magma River, there was a large stone bridge erected. In the center of the bridge, there was a massive forge, continuously drawing heat from the river of lava; Prowling around were numerous Gray Dwarf Zombies, wielding heavy hammers. Their skin was slightly reddened and utterly devoid of life, all around level forty monsters, wandering about the cave. Some were digging into the surrounding rock walls, while others were by the side of the Magma River, seemingly fishing something out of the lava. Next to the forge in the center of the stone bridge, three topless Gray Dwarf Zombie Bosses had iron hammers in hand, tirelessly hammering upon a massive anvil as if forging weapons. And beside them, piles of Magic Crystal Ore lay heaped like a small hill; A Gray Dwarf Zombie wielding a heavy hammer approached Song Jian at the end of the passage. Song Jian swung his sword at the creature, and with a thought, six gleaming Spirit Swords appeared around him, constantly thrusting at the monster; The combined power of the six Spirit Swords erupted, dealing over five thousand points of damage to the creature. One Spirit Sword inflicted a damage amplification effect in the monsters status bar after dealing damage, and the subsequent three Spirit Swords inflicted over 50% increased damage; In just one strike, the creatures Vitality Points plummeted below 40%. After being attacked, the monster rushed towards Song Jian, who, wielding the Sky-breaking Sword, engaged in battle with it. In a short time, he killed the ordinary level forty monster; After collecting all the items dropped by the creature, Song Jian slowly explored along the cave walls. On his way, he discovered many high-quality Magic Crystal Ores. It seemed that this was the true Magic Crystal Mine, capable of producing high-grade Magic Crystal Ore. However, to gather the Magic Crystal Ore here, one must have at least level 8 Mining Skill. Only those who pursued life skills professionally as miners could increase their Mining Skill to this level at this stage; Having killed over twenty Gray Dwarf Zombies who were mining for Magic Crystal Ore and obtaining a dozen Magic Crystals, Song Jian slowly approached the stone bridge over the Magma River; Now, Song Jian observed that the three Gray Dwarf Zombie blacksmiths forging weapons beside the giant forge in the middle of the stone bridge were all forty-five level elite Bosses with over twenty thousand Vitality Points. To gather ore here, he needed to kill all the monsters in the vicinity. Most importantly, City of Hope would even have to dispatch a team to protect the mines, ready to take down the monsters as they spawned to ensure the miners safety. Most importantly, in this area, because it was Cursed Land, any creature that entered would suffer a reduction of 15 points in their attributes, while also losing 10 Vitality Points every second; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.0 Such negative effects were impossible to resist or dispel. Hence, whether one wished to gather Magic Crystal Ore or hunt the monsters here, the difficulty was immense; Lets continue exploring deeper and, if possible, find the reason why the gods have forsaken this area! Song Jian thought to himself, slowly making his way towards the stone bridge over the Magma River; After clearing the monsters at the edge of the stone bridge, Song Jian entered a stealth mode, quietly waiting for the cooldown of the Soul Wander skill to end. Soon, the cooldown for the Soul Wander skill expired, and Song Jian immediately cast it, then rushed towards the stone bridge; The stone bridge was roughly fifty meters long. Song Jian charged onto the bridge and, as he neared the forge, did not attract the attention of the three grey dwarf zombie blacksmiths. Their entire focus seemed to be on the iron felt they were hammering; This piqued Song Jians curiosity. He wanted to see what they were forging. Peeking through, Song Jian caught a glimpse, between the three grey dwarf zombie blacksmiths, of a strange item on the large iron felt. This item appeared somewhat ugly, while the grey dwarf blacksmiths kept breaking down refined magic crystals into powder and then merging it into the peculiar item. Although he couldnt tell what the item was for, Song Jian got the impression that it might be a part of some vast contraption; Song Jian frowned slightly and checked the remaining duration of Soul Wander C just a few seconds left. He hurriedly continued rushing forward; Beyond this stone bridge was a deeper mine tunnel that seemed to stretch all the way down to the earths core. Without hesitation, Song Jian plunged into it. The direction of the mine tunnel seemed to lead towards the area beneath the churning Magma Lake in the distance; Within this mine tunnel, Song Jian discovered that the ores here were even richer than those along the walls by the Magma River. There were not just Magic Crystal Ores but also vast amounts of Mithril Ore, Truesilver Ore, Truegold Ore, and Star Iron Ore; Each type of ore was exceedingly valuable and many were strategic materials that couldnt be bought even with money. This made Song Jian feel an impulse to give up exploring and simply start mining and gathering here; However, Song Jians Mining Skill was only at level five, which made it a waste to harvest such precious ores here, and he couldnt mine most of them regardless, so he could only feast his eyes on them; This winding tunnel was devoid of any monsters, almost entirely filled with precious ores, and after walking for roughly a hundred meters, Song Jian finally arrived at a vast underground hall; Within this hall stood towering war puppets over ten meters tall, all forged from steel and in various ferocious forms C demons, mythical beasts, and other menacing appearances. Around these war puppets, numerous gray dwarf zombies were continuously building something, apparently adding components to these giant war puppets to make them even more terrifying; Boom, boom, boom~ At that moment, a war puppet resembling a man with a wolfs head and wielding a heavy hammer started to shake violently, and a copious amount of steam burst from its back; The grey dwarf zombies around it let out a shriek of terror. Several grey dwarf zombies began to clamor loudly, as if due to someones operational mistake, they had accidentally activated this nearly completed war puppet; Click, click, click~ Inside the body of this war puppet, a series of movements could be heard, as if it were awakening from a deep slumber. The heavy hammer in its hand slowly rose and then smashed down towards the panic-stricken grey dwarf zombies around it; Chapter 815 - Chapter 815: Chapter 816: The Correct Way to Use_1 Chapter 815: Chapter 816: The Correct Way to Use_1 These War Puppets that looked like statues with gray-colored names stood motionless in the hall, just like part of the games background. However, the War Puppet that had been activated had its name turned red, becoming a monstermoreover, a monster above level fifty. In Song Jians eyes, it was at a skeletons level, with its Vitality Points exceeding one hundred thousand; Such War Puppets were often used in wars as engineering machinery with immense power, beyond human strength. If there had been one or two of them during the founding of the City of Hope, they could have turned the City of Hope into a barren wasteland; It was then that Song Jian suddenly recalled the three Gray Dwarf smith BOSSes by the huge furnace on the Lava Bridge, who seemed to be crafting parts for these gigantic War Puppets; To kill such a gigantic War Puppet, at least a team of about thirty players would be needed, and the Shield Warriors equipment had to be exceptionally good. Otherwise, facing such a terrifying war machine, running away would be the wisest choice; The unintentionally activated War Puppet swung its hammer continuously at the Gray Dwarf Zombies around it. With each heavy strike, the ground would tremble slightly, and the Gray Dwarf Zombies hit by it could only dream of leaving a complete corpse behind. With a single blow, they would instantly turn into a pool of human-shaped grime; Song Jian slowly backed away. The War Puppets attack range didnt seem to be very large, only attacking the active monsters nearby and not straying far. Once all the surrounding Gray Dwarf Zombies had scrambled away, it gradually quieted down. Although it still appeared activated, it did not wander around but stood quietly in place; After waiting for a long time, the War Puppet exited its combat stateits energy seemed to have been depleted, the steam from its back lessening. In a short while, its name returned to gray, remaining utterly still, just like a statue. Only then did the surrounding Gray Dwarf Zombies slowly gather around again, those who were cleaning up did so, and those who were repairing went about their tasks, falling back into a busy state; There were more than fifty such terrifying War Puppets in this hall, all of them still incomplete, half-finished products, but their power was beyond what Song Jian could currently handle; Song Jian entered a stealth state and skirted the edge of the hall, continuing to explore deeper. In the deepest part of the hall, he found a War Puppet covered in a thin layer of rock wall, standing over fifteen meters tall. It seemed to have been discarded for a long time, many of its exposed joints were rusted, and its messy wiring, like nerves, protruded from the gaps in its body, with some parts even fused to the surrounding walls by rust; Next to this War Puppet, which looked like trash, there was a small door with another mechanical puppet about one meter tall standing beside it. This puppet also looked like a Gray Dwarf with its body covered by a layer of gray rock; As Song Jian approached the door, the rock on the mechanical puppets body began to flake off gradually. Before long, a metal-forged Gray Dwarf mechanical puppet, shining with silver light, was revealed to Song Jian; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? This Gray Dwarf mechanical puppet was forged from a metal that shined with silver light, and Song Jian could tell that it contained elements of star iron, but the metal used to forge this puppet was clearly an alloy, much stronger and tougher than star iron; Furnace Puppet, level 40 elite BOSS, Vitality Points 80000/80000 If he wanted to enter through this door, he would have to defeat this Furnace Puppet. Song Jian glanced back at the hall, where the tall War Puppets and the assembling Gray Dwarf Zombies were some distance away, so fighting this Furnace Puppet likely wouldnt attract them; Song Jian gritted his teeth and swung his sword towards the puppet; A metallic clang rang out, and the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword only left a white mark on the surface of the puppet, as a little over a hundred points of damage floated above its head. You should know that even with a simple slash, the weapon in Song Jians hands could deal over six hundred points of damage, but when it struck this puppet, it inflicted only a little over a hundred points of damage. This showed how incredibly sturdy the body of the Furnace Puppet was; its defense was just too strong. As he chopped at it, Song Jian also felt a numbing soreness in his wrist, indicating that the puppet had a considerable restraining effect on melee professions. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian swung his right hand, and this time, he conjured up twelve Spirit Swords, sending them flying towards the Furnace Puppet; Boom! Boom! Boom! The Spirit Swords that slashed at the Furnace Puppet triggered violent explosions, and damage numbers of four to five hundred floated up from the puppets head; Although this attack inflicted about five thousand points of damage on the Furnace Puppet, for an elite BOSS with eighty thousand Vitality Points, this damage was not significant. The Furnace Puppet, bare-handed and seemingly without any skills, swung its fists and smashed them towards Song Jian fiercely. Song Jian swung his sword to block, but a great force sent him flying; Over three hundred points of damage, I can still take it! Song Jian noted the damage of the punch and nodded slightly. With a thought, the Invisible Sword Qi drastically decreased, and a clone that looked exactly like Song Jian appeared beside him. As soon as the Sword Shadow Clone materialized, it slashed at the Furnace Puppet with its sword from afar, sending seven or eight Spirit Swords, glowing brightly, towards the War Puppet; Though the Sword Shadow Clone only inherited 30% of Song Jians attributes and possessed only level 1 skills, for the current Song Jian who had lost many skills and whose Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was also only level 1, the clones attack power was not diminished, but rather increased; The clones strike dealt over three thousand points of damage to the BOSS, and with that hit, one-eighth of the BOSSs Vitality Points were gone. At this moment, the BOSSs aggro was firmly locked on Song Jian. Ignoring the clones attacks, Song Jian tangled with the BOSS while he kept the clone at a distance from the fight, lest it be affected by the combat, as the clones attributes were fragile and couldnt withstand several hits from the BOSS; In this manner, Song Jian attracted the BOSSs aggro, while the clone, like a ranged profession, continuously executed Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision on the BOSS. A cooldown of ten seconds was enough to make this skill a regular attack; When Song Jian and his clone simultaneously executed Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, they could deal nearly ten thousand points of damage to the BOSS in one go. In less than three minutes, the level forty elite BOSS was effortlessly slain by Song Jian; Looking at the equipment scattered on the ground from the BOSS, Song Jian finally found a trace of self-confidence. It seemed that the only reason he thought this skill wasnt potent was that he had not found the correct way to use it; Chapter 816 - Chapter 816: Chapter 817: Divine Disgust Light Screen_1 Chapter 816: Chapter 817: Divine Disgust Light Screen_1 Previously, Song Jian once thought that exchanging all his skills for a level one Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was a losing deal. His attack power did not increase but decreased, and his strength fell; However, during this battle with the level 40 elite boss, Song Jian discovered that his strength had significantly improved. If it had been before, even with all his trump cards, killing this boss would have taken at least twenty minutes, but now, in less than three minutes, he had slain the boss. The power of the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was much stronger than the forbidden spells of the magic classes of the same level, only slightly less stable; Among the items dropped by this Furnace Puppet boss, Song Jian unexpectedly obtained a Skill Scroll, Charge Heavy Strike; after checking the requirements to use this Skill Scroll, Song Jian realized that it was a universal skill requirement; Skill Scroll C Charge Heavy Strike, Effect: Upon use, you will learn the skill Charge Heavy Strike; Charge Heavy Strike: Lock onto a target 6 meters away and charge towards it, dealing a heavy strike causing (120%*weapon damage) and stunning the target for 3 seconds; Requirements: 30 Vitality, 35 Agility; Universal skills refer to those that any class can use as long as they meet the attribute conditions, meaning even mages who meet the requirements for vitality and agility can learn this skill; However, even for a mage player who has passed the first-order combat power assessment, if they have not gone through an A+ level Assessment World, it would be impossible for them to attain more than thirty points in vitality and agility, as most points for a mage class would typically be allocated to intelligence and spirit; This skill, compared to the warriors charge skill, not only inflicts greater damage to the target but also has a longer stunning effect, making it an enhanced version of the charge skill; If it had been when Song Jian had just learned Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, he certainly would have learned this skill without hesitation, but now, he did not hesitate to let the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision devour it, raising the level of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision; After all, the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision couldnt be upgraded through proficiency and could only gain levels by devouring other skills; With this, my Book of Fusion seems to be of little use! Song Jian looked at the Book of Fusion lying quietly in his inventory and mused; With the Skill Scroll in hand, Song Jian chose to learn it. Quickly, the scroll turned into a beam of white light that entered Song Jians forehead, and the ability Charge Heavy Strike appeared in his skill bar; Then, Song Jian selected the devouring effect of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision and consumed the skill he had just learned, converting it into proficiency points for Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision; A flash of purple-gold light, and the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was leveled up to 2; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. The level 2 Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision transformed the originally 1-12 Spirit Swords into 2-24, doubling their number, and the power of each Spirit Sword increased by 10%; other effects remained unchanged, each sword still having a certain chance to inflict a deepen damage effect on the target, and the attack range was still one kilometer; After picking up the other items, Song Jian looked back at the Gray Dwarf Zombies and War Puppets behind him and, noticing that the battle had not attracted their attention, turned and walked towards the small door; Entering the small door, Song Jian suddenly found a large light screen in front of him. The surface of this light screen was covered with numerous strong electric currents, with many plasmas flowing on it, looking very powerful. Song Jian approached the light screen and found that the Divine Disgust effect in his status bar had seemingly decreased; This area was a place despised by all gods; any creature that entered this Gray Dwarf territory would be cursed by the gods. Not only would their attributes decrease, but they would also lose a certain amount of Vitality Points every second; Now, Song Jian had entered the territory of the Gray Dwarves, the deepest part of the Magic Crystal Mine, where the effect of the curse, the Divine Disgust effect, had reached All attributes decreased by 20 points, every second 50 Vitality Points are lost; The decrease of twenty points in attributes was acceptable to Song Jian, but the rate of blood loss at fifty Vitality Points per second had surpassed his limit. Had it not been for the Blood Replenishing Elixir, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to stand before this light screen; However, as Song Jian approached the light screen, the Divine Disgust effect significantly diminished, and the closer he got to the light screen, the more its weakening effect intensified; Standing before the light screen, Song Jians body experienced the Divine Disgust effect, which had reverted to the weakening effect he felt when he first stepped into the Cursed Land, something he could completely bear with minimal impact; Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian actually reached out to touch the light screen filled with intense electricity. As his fingertips slowly made contact with the light screen, he discovered that the violent retaliation he had anticipated did not occur, but instead, the properties of the light screen appeared before his eyes. Divine Disgust Light Screen, defensive installation; Effect: shields from the sight of gods, erases any divine power effects; There were no defenses or retaliatory effects, its sole purpose was to prevent the gods from discovering this place, and it could even erase any divine powers within its range! The latter effect was actually to avoid the watchful eyes of gods. Wherever divine power reached, there was a possibility it could be noticed by deities; The Divine Disgust effect in this Cursed Land arose precisely because of the application of the powers of the gods, therefore as Song Jian approached the light screen, the Divine Disgust effect on him weakened. If he entered the light screen, he would no longer be affected by the Divine Disgust effect; Back then, this Magic Crystal Mine must have been the territory of the Gray Dwarves. The reason the entire tribe of Gray Dwarves were eradicated and became the zombies we see now must be because they angered the gods. But even if the Gray Dwarves were mighty, how could they have possibly provoked the gods? Song Jian pondered in his heart. It is known that it wasnt just one or two deities that eradicated the Gray Dwarves, but rather a majority of them held disdain for the entire tribe. The Gray Dwarves, a branch of the dwarves, had their own gods to worship, including the God of Dwarves, the God of Smithing, the God of Flames, the God of Mountains, etc., all of which are deities worshiped by the dwarf race; However, when the extermination of the Gray Dwarves took place, these deities did not help, most remained mere observers, some even took matters into their own hands, eventually leading to the complete destruction of the Gray Dwarf tribe; Tens of millions of Gray Dwarves were killed, and the zombies seen in the mine now dont even make up one ten-thousandth of the tribes number back then; This part of history has long been buried in the sands of time, recorded only in the annals within the temples, but the reason for the gods disdain for the Gray Dwarves has never been documented; Song Jians heart stirred with excitement. Perhaps within this Divine Disgust defensive light screen, he could find the answers, and if he could acquire the method to create the Divine Disgust Light Screen, he could fulfill his wish to send miners here to extract from the Magic Crystal Mine; With this in mind, Song Jian stepped forward without hesitation, heading towards the light screen, and soon disappeared within it; Chapter 817 - Chapter 817: Chapter 818: Divine Fall Warrior_1 Chapter 817: Chapter 818: Divine Fall Warrior_1 Stepping into the light screen, Song Jian felt as if he had arrived in another space; This place was very similar to the final battleground semi-dimensional plane he had entered before, seemingly a small world detached from the main plane of the game, but Song Jian could distinctly sense that the other things in the Magic Crystal Mine werent entirely severed from this place, which was an odd feeling, as if he had stepped into a fissure between a semi-dimensional plane and the main world; After entering the light screen, Song Jian looked up and was startled to see a War Puppet standing tall like a skyscraper, over a hundred meters high, under the firmament-like dome of light; This War Puppet resembled a small mountain, with sixteen black and white wings on its back, although most of these wings were already severely damaged. The body of the War Puppet was also covered in scars, one of which extended from its chest to its waist, almost splitting it in half, making it seem as if this War Puppet had been through a fierce battle. Song Jian even suspected that this War Puppet had been scrapped for a long time and could no longer move even the slightest finger. Divine Fall Warrior? Song Jian stared at the War Puppet, carefully checking its attributes, and indeed, it was a War Puppet, named Divine Fall Warrior. At that moment, Song Jian noticed clear signs of repairs on the right thigh of the War Puppet. A flash of insight struck him, recalling the three Gray Dwarf blacksmiths he had seen in the Flame Furnace, who, although they had become lifeless shells, were still forging something. Initially, Song Jian thought they were forging items out of instinct, but now it seemed that they were clearly repairing parts for this War Puppet; Such a terrifying being, far superior to the ten-meter-tall War Puppets we saw before. No wonder the Gray Dwarves were able to create such a formidable war machine that it caught the attention of the gods! Song Jian slowly approached, carefully examining the War Puppet, and muttered to himself; Just then, a thought struck Song Jian like lightning: Could it be that this War Puppet has become a threat to the existence of deities, and that is why it attracted the gaze of the gods, evoking their disgust, and even fear? Song Jian exclaimed in shock; Divine Fall, Divine Fall, a warrior capable of felling gods, Song Jian fixated on the name of the War Puppet, his face showing a look of surprise. This War Puppet was already severely damaged, but it was known that the strength of every War Puppet was directly proportional to its height. Those ten-meter-tall War Puppets needed only one or two to destroy a city; this towering behemoth, standing over a hundred meters, would have been a genuine threat to the gods in its intact state, perhaps possessing the power above that of a demigod; The most terrifying part was that such an entity could be mass-produced. Imagine that, with hundreds or even thousands of such fearsome beings, challenging the gods would seem not so impossible; Of course, all of this was just Song Jians speculation, given his current strength, he had no way to fathom the terrifying power a real deity might possess; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? At that thought, there was a moment when Song Jian even considered taking the damaged War Puppet with him, but seeing the dome of light around him like the vault of heaven, Song Jian knew that once he left this area, the War Puppet would certainly be exposed to the gaze of the gods. By then, with his meager strength, he wouldnt be able to protect the War Puppet, and he might even incur the dissatisfaction of the gods, who could directly obliterate him and the entire City of Hope, just like they destroyed the Gray Dwarves before. At the thought, Song Jian felt some regret. He was like entering a treasure mountain and coming out empty-handed. Such a massive weapon was laid out before him, yet he could reap no benefits from it. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed a purplish-red light shimmering behind the left leg of the terrifying war automaton. He walked over and found that the glint came from a treasure chest that was half-buried in the dirt. This treasure chest was stuck in the dirt, right up against the metal skin of the automatons left leg. Carved on the surface of the chest was the finely detailed head of a Gray Dwarf, as if it were roaring loudly at Song Jian. In its eyes sat two dazzling gems, one red, one blue; each was the size of a fist, and just those two stones alone were worth a fortune. Seeing this chest sent Song Jians heart racing with excitement. No other players had been here before, which was why an epic loot chest appeared. Otherwise, the best one might find here would be a gold or even silver-quality chest at most. Song Jian crouched down, inspected the chest carefully, and dug it out of the dirt. It wasnt locked, which allowed Song Jian to breathe a sigh of relief. If it had been locked, he surely would have fainted from disappointment right then and there. With both hands on the chest, Song Jian began to open it, and the progress bar for opening the chest slowly started to move. The higher the quality of the chest, the slower it opened. Such a chest required at least three minutes of maintaining the opening gesture for Song Jian to unlock it. System: Chest opening in progress 1% 2% Song Jians entire attention was focused on the chest opened before him, unaware that as he was doing so, the eye sockets of the broken war automaton next to him, previously dark as two deep voids, began to glow faintly red from deep within. Song Jian watched the progress bar inch forward, and just as it was about to reach the end, he felt something amiss. For some unknown reason, the ground began to tremble ever so slightly. Click~ At a soft sound, the chests lid sprang open. Song Jian immediately gathered up all the items inside. Besides two scrolls, there was also a piece of equipment in the chest. While Song Jian was about to check the properties of the equipment, he suddenly noticed that the large metal column next to the chest, which was the automatons left leg, started to rise slowly. This guy can still move? Song Jians heart sank instantly. He hastily looked up, and in midair, two red lights kept blinking, as though they were intently watching him. The automaton, comparable to a god, had somehow been activated without his notice. Its eyes were flashing a frightening red as its left leg stomped down hard toward Song Jian, like squashing a roach scurrying everywhere. Chapter 818 - Chapter 818: Chapter 819 Destruction_1 Chapter 818: Chapter 819 Destruction_1 ` The massive armored golem was activated and stomped viciously towards Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback and instinctively activated his Soul Wander skill, his figure turning translucent as he rushed towards the light screen; Just as he neared the light screen, he heard a dull roar from behind; Boom~ With a loud crash, Song Jian felt a strong pressure on his back, followed by a blast of air that sent him flying forward; It was like a baseball hit for a home run, smashing towards the light screen; Song Jian passed through the light screen and was brutally smashed against the hard wall of the mine, by now the three seconds of invincibility had passed, and he found himself embedded in the rock wall, his Vitality Points plummeting by more than two-thirds; This filled Song Jian with terror; he hadnt been hit directly, but just the shockwave of the attack was nearly enough to kill him on the spotthis place was too dangerous; Song Jian struggled fiercely and soon broke free from the rock wall, quickly running towards the small door. Although there were dozens of War Puppets and over a hundred Gray Dwarf Zombies outside the small door, compared to the terrifying creature behind him, those War Puppets and Gray Dwarf Zombies didnt seem so frightening; No sooner had Song Jian rushed through the small door than he discovered that the hall beyond was even more chaotic. The nearest Gray Dwarf Zombies seemed to have sensed that the Divine Fall Warrior had been activated by accident, prompting them to flee outside; At this time, no one noticed Song Jian. Although these Gray Dwarf creatures had already died once, their instinct as monsters still drove them to desperately avoid the slowly awakening Divine Fall Warrior War Puppets; Just then, three Gray Dwarf blacksmiths rushed in from outside, bellowing loudly at each other. It seemed they were blaming one another. Having turned into zombies, they had lost much of their original memories, but repairing the Divine Fall Warrior seemed to have become their instinct, engraved in every cell of their bodies; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Even after becoming zombies, these three Gray Dwarf blacksmith BOSSes still continued the work of relentlessly repairing the Divine Fall Warrior; Boom~ The hard wall behind Song Jian was kicked open by a Divine Fall Warrior, immediately revealing a large hole. The towering stature of the Divine Fall Warrior now became a hindrance in its pursuit of Song Jian. Given the sturdy walls of the Magic Crystal Mine, not even the Divine Fall Warrior could break through it in a short span of time; Stop arguing! It has left the Divine Disgust Light Screen and could draw the gods attention at any moment. We need to find a way to stop it immediately! one of the Gray Dwarf blacksmiths shouted; Who activated it in the first place? It looks like it has entered kill mode. It will not stop unless it kills its target or its energy reserves are depleted, another Gray Dwarf blacksmith yelled; Its energy reserves arent great, only enough for some basic functions. With this rate of consumption, it will stop soon. But if it continues like this, the damage will become increasingly severe, and when the time comes, repairing it completely will be absolutely impossible, the third Gray Dwarf blacksmith observed calmly, as the Divine Fall Warrior continued to punch through the wall aiming to break into the chamber where the War Puppets were stored; While the three Gray Dwarf blacksmiths stood helplessly apart, waiting for the Abyssal Warrior to run out of energy, Song Jian had already rushed into the passage leading away from the main hall and onto the stone bridge over a river of lava in the underground mine; ` The enormous furnace on the stone bridge was still burning fiercely, surrounded by a large quantity of magic crystals and other precious ore; when Song Jian had seen it, he had been very envious, but due to the strength of the three boss monsters, he could only look on from a distance. But now, the area was swarming with zombie gray dwarves, who didnt even glance at Song Jian. He immediately rushed towards the pile of precious ore, continuously stuffing them into his inventory slots; Before long, Song Jians inventory was completely filled with these cherished ores. With that, there were still many ores scattered around. Song Jian could only helplessly shake his head and turn away; Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a booming roar coming from behind him. It buzzed in his ears, and the ground beneath his feet shook violently as the objects around him began to topple and fall; What on earth has happened, why is there suddenly an earthquake? Song Jian couldnt help but quicken his pace to escape. He turned his head and saw the hall where the war puppets were placed, spewing dust and rubble falling from above, quickly sealing off the passageway tightly; Such a pity, there were quite a few precious ores in that passage! Song Jian shook his head slightly and quickly ran towards the entrance of the mine; Just as he ran out of the mine, another violent shake occurred behind him, and a stream of scorching lava burst forth from the mouth of the mine like a fiery dragon. About a dozen zombie gray dwarves, their bodies engulfed in flames, swarmed out of the mine, but it wasnt long before they were reduced to a pile of ashes; Dull explosions continued to echo within the cave. Song Jian, with lingering trepidation, sat down on the grass at a distance, looking at the mountain range before him, continuously collapsing. His mood was very heavy; It looked like this magic crystal mine was done for. Even if one wanted to excavate again, the cost would be somewhat disproportionate to the gain; Just then, Priest Cecilia suddenly approached from the distance; These gray dwarves, even in death they find no peace. Now its just right; theyve completely perished! Cecilia said coldly, staring at the distant, dust-covered mountain range with a deep voice; Song Jian remained silent, and after a long while, he finally asked, What exactly did these gray dwarves do wrong? With mortal bodies, they sought to usurp the power of the gods, daring to deceive and annihilate the gods! Cecilia gave Song Jian a glance and said, They are not wrong; they committed a crime, a crime of blasphemy! Are you saying, those war puppets they created, the Divine Fall Warriors, really possess the ability to contend with the gods? Song Jian suddenly asked. What, they were still constructing Divine Fall Warriors? A flicker of fear passed through Cecilias eyes as she said in surprise. I only saw a badly damaged Divine Fall Warrior wreckage inside. Song Jian shook his head; Cecilia let out a sigh of relief, her appearance one of fright. She hesitated for a moment before saying, Yes, the very reason the gods find the gray dwarf race so reprehensible, and even fear them, is because they have actually created war puppets that can contend with the gods! Chapter 819 - Chapter 819: Chapter 820 Mysterious Moonlight Sword_1 Chapter 819: Chapter 820 Mysterious Moonlight Sword_1 To think that there really are War Puppets capable of contending with the gods Song Jian had a look of amazement on his face. As long as the damage reaches a certain degree, it can harm the gods, but gods definitely cannot be defeated by something crafted by mortals! Cecilias face showed a hint of coldness as she pointed towards the mountain range that was collapsing and said, The Gray Dwarves created War Puppets that could injure the gods, but in the end, they were unsuccessful, and their entire clan was eradicated. This is the punishment from the gods for their audacious attempt to usurp divine power with mere mortal bodies! Song Jian remained silent. To him, all this was too distant. He wasnt even up to level forty, nor had he achieved second-tier Combat Power. The levels of those gods had probably long since surpassed several hundred; Song Jian, you are the most outstanding divine descendant I have seen. Your arrival in this world is not without reason! Cecilia said, The gods are watching you, hoping to select from among you someone to represent their will in the mortal realm, to become the Holy Child. You will obtain everything! Sorry, I need to think this over carefully and cant give you an answer right now! Song Jian said with a smile, However, if you really wish to build a temple dedicated solely to the Goddess of Dawn within the territory of the City of Hope, its not impossible, but you will have to pay a corresponding pricea price matching the value of a temple! Going against the Church of the Goddess of Dawn with Song Jians current strength was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, but Song Jian also couldnt just donate hundreds of acres of land to the Church of the Goddess of Dawn for nothing. Cecilia smiled faintly and said to Song Jian, What if I use a Magic Crystal Mine in exchange for three hundred acres of the City of Hopes land, what do you think? A Magic Crystal Mine? Song Jian was startled, then looked towards the already collapsed mountain range, pointing to the ruins where magma continued to erupt and spread, and said, You mean this one right here? Exactly, this one! Cecilia nodded; Song Jian quickly asked, Can you restore it to its original state? The gods are omnipresent and omnipotent! Cecilia said with a serious expression. Alright, as long as you can restore this Magic Crystal Mine to its original state, then in the City of Hope, you will have a piece of three hundred acres of land, forever belonging to the Church of the Goddess of Dawn! Song Jian nodded and said; Cecilia smiled slightly, spread her hands, and a Codex as thick as a finger suddenly appeared out of thin air, hovering in her palm. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.0 Rustle~ The Codex turned its own pages as if an invisible hand were flipping through it, and in a short time, it flipped to a certain page in the middle, immediately emitting a milky white light. Now, its the moment to witness a divine miracle! Cecilia said with a reverential expression, speaking softly; The milky white light bursting from the Codex was like a vast heavenly tree, slowly extending upwards into the sky, and then gently spreading out in all directions. In a short while, a giant phantom of a goddess appeared in the sky; Cecilia, holding the Codex, knelt on the ground, reciting praises to the Goddess of Dawn, and the phantom of the goddess in midair, almost occupying half of the sky, turned towards Song Jian with a slight smile, raising her right hand gently; The mountain range, which had already collapsed, suddenly issued a rumble, as if a mysterious force had reshaped it. In a short while, the collapsed Magic Crystal Mine slowly restored itself, and the familiar entrance of the mine reappeared before Song Jians eyes. A look of shock emerged on Song Jians face. He had not expected to witness such mighty power within the game; It was important to note that the abilities in the game could be brought back to the real world, which also meant that the miracle performed by Cecilia summoning the Goddess of Dawn had a significant chance of being realized in reality; After the mine was restored, the goddesss silhouette in the sky and the white light from the temple in Cecilias hands began to fade away. Clasping the temple together, Cecilia stood up, and with a smile on her face, said to Song Jian, The inside of the mine has been restored to its original state, and the monsters inside have been cleared out! Song Jians heart leapt with joy, and he quickly asked, Will they never appear again? Cecilia nodded and said, They will not appear again. However, this place is ultimately cursed by the gods, and even the Goddess of Dawn cannot eliminate the god-repelling effect of this area, after all, it is filled with the divine powers of various deities! Song Jians heart sank a bit. If that was truly the case, the number of miners who could enter the mine to extract ore would drastically decreaseafter all, not many players could withstand the god-repelling effect and continue mining; Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian thought of opening his inventory to check the items he had obtained from the epic chest earlier; From the chest, Song Jian had gained three items in total, two scrolls, and one piece of epic gear; Both scrolls were of gold quality, one of which was a sword technique scroll that could teach a move called Mysterious Moonlight Sword; Mysterious Moonlight Sword, level 1, instant cast, skill effect: Lock onto a target three meters away, instantly rush to the targets side, inflicting nine consecutive hits of damage to the targets body. If the first strike causes damage, then it will certainly induce a float effect, followed by continuous attacks, each strike causing 35% weapon damage; Skill cost: 18 Spirit Points, cooldown: 5 seconds; Usage requirement: One-handed Sword; Even Song Jian was somewhat envious of this sword technique, reluctant to use it to increase the proficiency of the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art, as this sword skill was both practical for ambushes and regular combat. If one could not withstand the first sword, it would cause a floating effect; It was well known that enemies in a floating state were completely defenseless, making it easier to inflict critical damage, without the chance of block or immunity to damage effects; Although the subsequent damage was only 35% of the weapon damage, slightly low, with the skill level increased, he believed its damage could be enhanced. With the rapid succession of nine strikes, plus the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Swords ultra-high base damage, this sword technique would surely bring Song Jian pleasant surprises; After hesitating for a long while, Song Jian decided not to use this skill to enhance his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision. If he later felt that the skill was not as good as he imagined, he could still feed it to his Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art; The other scroll was an engineering blueprint. Seeing this blueprint, Song Jians eyes suddenly lit up; PS: Thank you Bread84 for the gift of 100 Starting Point coins~ Chapter 820 - Chapter 820: Chapter 821 Hatching_1 Chapter 820: Chapter 821 Hatching_1 The Divine Aversion Bead, you just need to wear it or put it in your bag slot, and it can remove the curse effects of the godsthats even more convenient than the Divine Disgust Light Screen! Song Jian looked at the blueprint in his hand, his face uncontrollably revealing a look of surprise and delight. Originally Song Jian wanted to obtain the construction method for the Divine Disgust Light Screen, so he could build it in the Magic Crystal Mine to lift the curse of the gods, allowing the miners to safely extract the ore here; But such a large defensive structure would definitely have an extremely complicated blueprint, and the materials needed for construction would be incredibly rare. Not to mention, the engineering skill level required to construct the Divine Disgust Light Screen would be very high. Even if he could get his hands on such blueprints, it was likely that he wouldnt be able to build it anytime soon. The mining project would have to be postponed indefinitely. However, now that he had the blueprint for the Divine Aversion Bead, the production method was obviously much simpler in comparison to the Divine Disgust Light Screen; the materials were precious but nothing compared to the entire Light Screen; As for crafting, the Divine Aversion Bead only required a player with an Engineering profession at level 8 in Divine Flame to make it, and many players specializing in the crafting profession in the City of Hope had already reached that level. Moreover, the Divine Aversion Bead is akin to an accessory. If employing NPC miners, they just need to wear the bead. If its a player, they can directly place it in their bag slot, which is very convenient. Plus, since this item is tradable, theres no need to craft too many. He just needs to make a batch, and when the miners need to take over shifts, they can just trade the beads, which is also very handy. Its a pity theres only one blueprint, better give it to Dr. Ebsiting to master first, then let him teach his disciples, Song Jian thought for a moment and made a decision; Dr. Ebsiting could impart his skills to his disciples, so once the doctor learned the manufacturing method for the Divine Aversion Bead, his apprentices would also be able to master it, which would greatly facilitate the production of the beads; Putting the blueprint back into his bag slot, Song Jians gaze fell on the last item. The very reason this chest was of epic grade was because of this piece of equipmentit was an epic-grade item; Armageddon Iron Cape (Epic Grade), Cape, Item Level 50, Equipment Effects: Defense +210, Evasion +15, Stealth +30, All Attributes +10, Special Effect 1: Overall defense increased by 50%; Special Effect 2: 20% chance to be immune to the damage from an attack; Special Effect 3: When attacked from behind, defense increased by 500 points, resistance increased by 300 points; Equipment Requirements: Strength 100 points, Agility 80 points; Product Description: This item is a part of the Armageddon King Krubas set, and only by collecting all parts of the Armageddon Kings set, can one obtain the sets properties; Set Collection: 1/6. Can it be taken out of the game: No. This piece of equipment was vastly different from the golden-quality Abyssal Shadow cape that Song Jian was currently wearingpractically the two extremes; where the Abyssal Shadow capes attributes mostly improved damage, the Iron Cape focused on defense; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 The only thing was that the Abyssal Shadow capes active skill, Abyssal Phantom, overlapped somewhat with Song Jians skill, Solid Clone, and Song Jians damage was already high, so he now needed equipment to enhance his defense, hence he didnt hesitate to equip the cape adorned with iron armor plates. The Armageddon Iron Cape was no lightweight, almost equivalent to the weight of chainmail, but the defense it provided was even higher than that of a plate armor. Most importantly, if someone tried attacking Song Jian from behind, the cape would instantly provide an additional 500 points of defense and 300 points of resistance, which was even higher than what an epic-grade shield would offer in defense. Whats more important is that it is a part of a level 50 epic-tier set, which is somewhat more powerful than his current golden-quality set, the Ancestral Ant King set; The only issue now is that he only has one part of the set, and it looks like its going to take quite some time to collect the entire set; Returning to Dr. Ebsitings lab, Song Jian handed over the engineering blueprint to Song Jian, and then assigned Wang Qi the task of collecting Magic Crystals from the Magic Crystal Mine. Just as Song Jian was about to turn around and leave to grind and level up, Wang Qi stopped him; Brother Song, Im planning to hatch this angelic battle pet egg, do you want to come and see? Wang Qi said with a smile; Do battle pet eggs need special hatching? Song Jian was startled, curiously asking, as both of his battle pets had been hatched quite casually: Isnt it enough just to drop blood onto the battle pet egg? Of course, you cant be that careless. This pet egg you gave me hasnt been identified yet. It has to be identified before it can be hatched, and using a hatching chamber might even increase the pets quality by a certain chance! Wang Qi shook his head as he spoke; Increase the pet quality? Song Jian was astounded; he had never heard of such a thing before. Yeah, but the chance is pretty small, and the higher the quality of the pet, the lower the chance of improving it. I reckon if this is really an angel battle pet egg, it might be quite difficult to increase its quality! said Wang Qi; Then why bother? Song Jian shook his head, when a sudden inspiration struck him. Grabbing Wang Qi, he asked, Who came up with this pet hatching? It started with a wandering NPC that came after the City of Hope was established. Rumor has it, hes a pet master by profession and has opened a pet shop in the city square. Generally, you can buy any common battle pet from that store! Wang Qi explained; Since the establishment of the City of Hope, many wandering NPCs had been attracted to the game. These NPCs, most of whom had special talents, enriched the variety of professions in the city. Newly arrived players, if they didnt like combat professions, could also find life skill professions they liked in the city and learn from the corresponding NPC; Song Jian nodded his head and walked with Wang Qi towards the city square; The center of City of Hope, hundreds of meters away from the Camel Square of Doomsday City, was designed by professional urban planners. Walking down the spacious streets, Song Jian felt there was hardly any difference from the real world; The central square was bustling with noise, with many teams shouting to team up for monster hunting and dungeon raids, and quite a few players even set up street stands on the square with just a piece of black cloth; Having not really visited since the establishment of the City of Hope, Song Jian found everything fresh and new as he arrived at the central square with Wang Qi, and just then, a familiar voice reached his ears; Looking for group for the Jackal Wolfman Cave, level 12 Dark Night Hunter, damage over a hundred! Song Jian looked toward the source of the voice, and a solitary figure appeared before his eyes. Seeing him, Song Jians heart suddenly sank; Chapter 821 - Chapter 821: Chapter 822 Zhao Yu_1 Chapter 821: Chapter 822 Zhao Yu_1 Zhao Yu, how did he even get into this game? Song Jians face looked terrible as he stared at that familiar figure in the distance. Back when he was a salesman in the real world, Zhao Yu had a pretty good relationship with him and often helped him out, making him Song Jians first friend after graduation; After entering this game, Song Jians relationship with Zhao Yu gradually faded, and now in the real world, they seemed to be capturing players like them who entered the game. Song Jian further distanced himself from Zhao Yu to avoid getting him involved. Unexpectedly, he ran into Zhao Yu here today. From his appearance, Zhao Yu must have not been in the game for long, only level twelve by now. However, his profession seemed not too shabby, a rare one at that; The Jackal Wolfman Cave was a level ten dungeon, where not a few level ten blue leather equipment were produced. It looked like Zhao Yu was planning to head to this dungeon to grind for some gear; But seeing him standing there alone, with no team to join him, it seemed he wasnt doing so well either; Hey, Zhao Yu, havent found a team yet, huh? As a rich second-generation in the real world, cant you just buy some Doomsday Coins, get yourself a better weapon? Otherwise, with your range, its going to be tough for any team to want you! a warrior carrying a double-handed axe walked up to Zhao Yu, sneered, and shouted loudly. Hmph, Guo Qiang, I have a rare profession. Once I gear up, even if you beg me to join your team, I wont! Zhao Yu retorted loudly. Give it a rest. With that little range of yours, Id rather team up with a thief, or a warrior. Guo Qiang said with a cold snort: Other archer professions, although they deal less damage than you, have a longer range, man. In a dungeon, they can even lure monsters. But you? Asking you to lure monsters is less useful than having a warrior throw knives! The Dark Night Hunter class was somewhat awkwardalthough it was a ranged class, it had only half the range of regular archer classes. While its attack was marginally higher, it wasnt so high as to be a game-changer. The difference was at most that between the same-level blue and green weapons. Compared to a mage class, it still fell short, and even compared to thieves, it was less desirable. Thieves, after all, could scout and unlock treasure chests in dungeons, making them way more valuable than a Dark Night Hunter. This made it extremely difficult for Zhao Yu to find a dungeon raiding team; sometimes, he would shout for an hour or two without being able to get into a dungeon to level up. Hmph, Guo Qiang, dont look down on me. Once I level up, taking you down will be a matter of minutes, Zhao Yu said defiantly. Hahaha, sure, sure, Ill be waiting. Lets see when you can take me down! Guo Qiang laughed heartily, patted Zhao Yu on the shoulder, and left with a group of teammates, obviously not taking Zhao Yu seriously; A trace of humiliated anger flashed in Zhao Yus eyes. He took a deep breath and continued to loudly call out for a team; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?0 Zhao Yu! Song Jian started walking towards Zhao Yu. He had stayed away from Zhao Yu before so as not to cause him trouble, but seeing that he had also entered into this perilous game, Song Jian felt he naturally had to lend a hand to his friend. At the sound of someone calling him, Zhao Yu immediately brightened up, turned around, and shouted, Hey, team up Song Jian? Seeing Song Jian in his glamorous equipment, Zhao Yu couldnt quite believe his eyes and even rubbed them vigorously; Holy smokes, the number one on the level glory leaderboard is really you? I thought someone just shared your name! Zhao Yu stared at Song Jians equipment and exclaimed in amazement; Although Song Jian had already turned off the golden glow of the Emperor Ant Suit, Zhao Yu immediately recognized the design and quality of the gear Song Jian wore, which was undoubtedly high; Thinking of the exact same name on the level leaderboard, Zhao Yu suddenly realized that his former colleague had now skyrocketed to success. When did you get into this game, and how? Song Jian pulled Zhao Yu along toward the pet shop; Man, dont even mention it. I was out for a meal and ran into someone handing out flyers. I just felt sorry for the old man, grabbed one casually, and threw it in the car. And then Zhao Yu slapped his head, his face full of regret, I havent been in here long, just made it to level ten. I didnt dare to build a safe house in the wilderness, so I could only buy a residence in the City of Hope to use as a safe house. My God, the houses in this game are way more expensive than in the real world, a tiny pigeonhole of fifty to sixty square meters actually cost me three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! With a look full of hatred for profiteers, Zhao Yu continued, For this pigeonhole, not only did I spend all my savings in the game, but I also used up all my spending money in the real world. The exchange rate between Doomsday Coins and RMB is also outrageously high, over two hundred RMB for just one Doomsday Coin! Song Jian was shocked. Doomsday Coins are so expensive now? Werent they one hundred RMB per Doomsday Coin before? How could it have shot up so much in just a few days; All the way, Song Jian listened to Zhao Yus complaints. Shortly after, the three of them arrived at a shop. At the entrance of this shop, there were three or four cages with some combat pet cubs inside. Although these cubs were only of white quality, they all looked promising: a pure white tiger, a red fox with two tails, and a juvenile eagle whose feathers shone with a metallic lusterit all appeared to have great potential; Many players were gathered at the entrance of the pet shop, continuously checking the attributes of these pets and discussing amongst themselves; Song Jian, are you really the number one on the level leaderboard? Already at level thirty-eight? Zhao Yu asked in surprise; Yeah! Song Jian nodded and said, Lets go in and have a look. If you fancy any combat pet, Ill give it to you as a gift. Then Ill call some brothers to help you level up and get your level up as soon as possible! What, are you serious? Zhao Yu asked, his face bright with surprise; Of course, when have I ever not meant what I said? Song Jian replied with a smile; Wang Qi smiled quietly to himself, following behind Song Jian as they entered the pet shop; Inside the pet shop, two NPC salespeople were introducing combat pets to several players. Another girl, with fiery red hair, was lounging in a rocking chair, looking bored as she idly flipped through the pages of a book; When the girl noticed Song Jian and his companions enter, she glanced over casually but her eyes quickly locked onto Wang Qi. She hurriedly stood up, her face full of smiles, walking over to Wang Qi; Lord Mayor, what brings you to my humble shop today? Ha ha, if theres anything you need, just send someone to inform us. Why bother coming here yourself! The girl laughed merrily, leaning in close to Wang Qi; Chapter 822 - Chapter 822: Chapter 823: Shadow Claw_1 Chapter 822: Chapter 823: Shadow Claw_1 Wang Qi felt a bit awkward when the pet store owner addressed him as the City Master. He coughed twice, steadied her leaning body, and said with a stern face, I am only the Vice City Lord of the City of Hope. This is the real master of the City of Hope, Song Jian, City Master Song. You must recognize him clearly! The pet store owner Laurenie was greatly alarmed, judging by her reaction, the way she had just addressed Wang Qi was likely to have offended the real City Master present. As an NPC who had wandered through countless cities, Laurenie naturally knew the extent of power held by a citys master. She quickly bowed to Song Jian and spoke with a hint of panic on her face, I didnt know the City Master was here, and failed to welcome you from afar. I ask for the City Masters forgiveness! Its no bother, no bother at all! Song Jian waved his hands with a beaming smile, Today, I am just accompanying a friend to buy a battle pet, so thats why we had Vice City Lord Wang come with us! Accompanying a friend to buy pets? Laurenies eyes brightened as she turned her gaze to Zhao Yu; Seeing Zhao Yus tattered gear and the white quality long crossbow hanging on his back, Laurenie frowned slightly. Had Zhao Yu come to purchase a pet by himself, Laurenie probably would not have given him a second glance, but now that he was a friend of the City Master, countless ways to flatter Zhao Yu suddenly came to mind; Judging by this young brother, you seem to be a ranged professional, Laurenie said with a sweet smile, If Im not mistaken, you are also a rare professional, a Dark Night Hunter, impressive, very impressive! With that, Laurenie summoned a maid and whispered a few words in her ear. In just a moment, the maid brought out three ornate boxes from the back room and placed them on the counter; Laurenie smiled as she opened all three boxes. Each box contained an egg that emitted a silver glow. It should be noted that most of the pet eggs displayed in this pet store were of white quality, with an occasional appearance of green and blue quality ones. Such eggs were usually snatched up quickly by customers and would be sold within minutes after appearing; By directly presenting three pet eggs this time, it was clear that Laurenie was willing to make a significant investment to curry favor with Song Jian; Young brother, take a look at this Battle Pet Egg first. This is an Andes Hunting Spiders egg. The Andes Hunting Spider belongs to the jumping spider family; its extremely fast and though its attack and defense are somewhat modest, it specializes in poison attacks and web casting! Laurenie explained, pointing at the first egg. This egg had a few dark spots on its surface and looked quite unremarkable. If not for the pale silver glow it emitted, it would be hard to believe it was a rare Battle Pet Egg; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Next, Laurenie pointed to the second egg and said, This is a Shadow Owls egg. Not only does it possess vision comparable to a hawks during the day, but it also has dark vision. Being a shadow creature itself, it has the ability to shadow dodge and is very hard to detect, making it an extremely rare scouting battle pet! Seeing Zhao Yus drooling expression, Laurenies smile grew wider, but as she saw the expressionless faces of Song Jian and Wang Qi, it felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. It seemed that the battle pets from her store had not caught the interest of the two city lords; Laurenie became more enthusiastic towards Zhao Yu, gently setting down the second egg and picking up the third wooden box; Looking at the wooden box, Laurenies eyes revealed a hint of pain; This third pet, known as the Shadowclaw Tracker, is a snow leopard with Shadow Panther lineage. It has extremely fast short-distance sprint capabilities, and its damage output is very high. Furthermore, its fur is incredibly smooth, which allows it to evade attacks. When attacking enemies, it automatically enters stealth mode, and most importantly Laurenie looked at Zhao Yu and smiled, A level 30 Shadowclaw Tracker will automatically learn the Sword Shadow Clone skill, creating four clones at the same time, although the attributes of each clone are only 30% of the original bodys. Even so, this still is a very rare ability. Song Jians eyebrows raised slightly, as he could actually create four clones, which sounded even stronger than his own Sword Shadow Clone. Zhao Yus gaze flitted back and forth over the three silver pet eggs, already appearing somewhat dazzled and unsure of which one to choose. Zhao Yu, the brighter the glow of an item, the better its quality! Song Jian reminded. Among these three pet eggs, the Andes Hunting Spider was a pale silver, the Shadow Owl was bright silver, but the one named Shadowclaw Tracker, a snow leopard, was radiating a snowflake-like lively glow. Then Ill choose this Shadowclaw Tracker! Zhao Yu said, pointing to the third pet egg. Young man, youve got quite the eye! Laurenie said with a smile, waving her hand, the other two wooden boxes were immediately stowed away. She pushed the wooden box with the Shadowclaw pet egg forward and said, A special offer of six hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, and in light of the two City Lords presence, I can offer you a fifty percent discount, just three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins will do. As she mentioned the fifty percent discount, the corners of Laurenies eyes twitched involuntarily. She had originally set a low price for this pet egg, and it could sell for at least eight hundred thousand, if not more, at an auction. But even three hundred thousand was beyond Zhao Yus current means; he couldnt help inhaling sharply, as this single pet egg cost three times more than his safety house. Ms. Laurenie choosing to open a shop in the City of Hope is an honor for us, and how could I take advantage of you? Song Jian said with a smile, handing over several banknotes: We appreciate your kind gesture, heres six hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, please take it. Laurenie was startled for a moment, but then she smiled and said, That amount of money is naturally nothing to the City Lords, so let my store hatch this pet egg for this young man, as a little gesture of goodwill from us. Song Jian nodded; he was indeed curious to see the difference between hatching at the pet store and hatching with his own blood. Laurenie personally led Zhao Yu to a small room, then extracted a drop of his blood and placed it into a sci-fi-looking nutrient tank, where the Shadowclaw Battle Pet Egg was inserted. After that, a staff member slowly injected a tube of pale red liquid into the machine, which contained Zhao Yus drop of blood. The machine started up, and after a slight vibration, it was visible that the nutrient solution in the nutrient tank was disappearing at a visible rate, and the surface of the Shadowclaw Battle Pet Egg began to show cracks. In no time at all, the cracks on the surface of the Battle Pet Egg interconnected like a spider web, and a faint golden light burst forth from these fissures. The, the grade has been enhanced? Laurenie looked at the nutrient tank in astonishment, an incredulous expression on her face. PS: Thank you Pao Ge Meng Da Nai for the 100 Qidian Coins reward~ Chapter 823 - Chapter 823: Chapter 824 Holy Light War Pet_1 Chapter 823: Chapter 824 Holy Light War Pet_1 Song Jian heard Wang Qi say that theres a certain chance to enhance the quality of a battle pet by hatching it in a pet shop. He was initially skeptical, but to his surprise, he witnessed a quality upgrade during a hatching right before his eyes; However, looking at Laurenies astonished expression, it seemed like it was also her first encounter with such an event; Gold, a gold-quality battle pet, and I sold it for only six hundred thousand, Im, Im at such a loss! Laurenie was full of regret in her heart, but her face showed an expression of surprise as she said to Zhao Yu, Congratulations, congratulations, young man, a gold-quality battle pet is worth a million Doomsday Coins. If youd like to sell this battle pet, Id be willing to buy it back for one million two hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! What, one million two hundred thousand? Zhao Yu was dumbstruck, silently calculating the exchange rate in his mind. If he sold this battle pet and converted it all into RMB, that would be a sum exceeding twenty million. Although Zhao Yu was a second-generation rich kid, his father was just a small businessman worth a hundred or two hundred million, and he had never seen this much money at once; Mrs. Boss, thats not generous of you, ah. A gold-quality battle pet, if put up for auction, would start at at least three million Doomsday Coins. My friend here wont sell this battle pet! Song Jian laughed; Song Jians words, like a bucket of cold water, suddenly sobered Laurenie up. The person in front of her was no ordinary deitys favorite; he had a significant backing. Trying to take advantage of him was just wishful thinking on her part. With this in mind, Laurenies face instantly revealed an awkward smile, and she stood silently to the side; Once all the nutrient solution in the nutrient slot was completely consumed, the battle pet egg also completely cracked open, and a shadow emerged from the nutrient slot, darting onto Zhao Yus shoulder; A coal-black leopard, about the size of a five or six-month-old kitten, clung firmly to Zhao Yus shoulder, extending its pink little tongue to lick Zhao Yus cheek incessantly; Eh, young man, whats the initial closeness level of your battle pet? Seeing the affectionate behavior between Zhao Yu and the small black leopard, Laurenie showed a hint of curiosity and couldnt help asking. It was common knowledge that freshly hatched battle pets generally had an initial closeness level between thirty and fifty and would not show such an intimate demeanor; Zhao Yu opened the battle pets attributes and, scratching his head, said, Just eighty-one points, is that high? Eighty-one points? Laurenie exclaimed, Ive hatched over a thousand battle pets, but Ive never encountered one with such a high initial closeness level. You should know, the higher the initial closeness level, the slower the closeness level drops when the battle pet is starving or in death! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? Looks like youve hatched a top-quality battle pet! Song Jian laughed; Thank you, thank you so much, Song Jian! Zhao Yu said gratefully. Having played the game for a while, he was well aware of how much a good battle pet could help him; As long as he raised this battle pet, he could even go solo against elite BOSSes of the same level in the wild; Alright, alright, my turn now! Wang Qi laughed heartily as he carefully took out a battle pet egg shrouded in milky white light from his inventory; Come on, Laurenie, see what you make of my battle pet? Wang Qi laughed; A white battle pet? Laurenies eyebrows raised. Wang Qi, after all, was a Vice City Lord, how could he cherish a white-quality battle pet so preciously? No, no, thats not the glow of a white-quality battle pet, this, this is, this is Holy Light! This is a Holy Light War Pet! Laurenie screamed in astonishment, her face full of shock; A Holy Light War Pet, isnt that supposed to be a golden quality battle pet? Wang Qi looked at Song Jian with some confusion; Song Jian shrugged his shoulders. When he had obtained the Angel Battle Pet Egg, it was indeed just a pale gold color. However, after leaving it in his inventory for a few days, for some reason, it turned into a milky white halo; Laura, Laura, hurry, take out the purple gold solution from the top left cabinet of my storage room. Susan, prepare to mix the Holy Spirit Nutrient Fluid, quick, quick! Laurenie seemed very anxious, almost mobilizing all of the servants, turning the hatching room into a flurry of activity; Lance, go and invite Master Ackman, tell him theres a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg that needs his appraisal! Laurenie grabbed a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy, and said seriously; Ah, Master Ackman? At this time, hes usually napping, I, Lance hesitated, knowing Ackmans temper was not good. Waking him up now might end up getting a severe scolding; Go quickly, just say its a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg. If he dares to scold you, Ill have Brian do the appraisal! Laurenie said loudly; Yes, yes, Boss! Lance ran off towards the back house. Shortly after, an old Elf with a face full of wrinkles, walked in quickly; Laurenie, you said theres a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg that needs my appraisal? Youd better not be lying to me, otherwise Oh, my goodness, it really is a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg! Ackmans face showed surprise as he slowly bent over, closely observing the Battle Pet Egg in Wang Qis hands; After a long observation, the old Elf slowly stood up straight and sighed, Such a pity, this is an egg condensed from a four-winged angel who died in battle. Its truly too precious! Four-winged angel! Laurenie exclaimed in surprise; Honorable sir, appraising this Battle Pet Egg will cost three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! To incubate it will need one million Doomsday Coins! Arman said in a deep voice; Wang Qis body swayed slightly, a look of shock appearing on his face. Just for an appraisal, it required three hundred thousand, and incubation demanded a staggering one million Doomsday Coins it was practically robbery! Lord Vice City Master, rest assured, I guarantee that every penny you spend will be worthwhile! Laurenie said seriously; Wang Qi glanced at Song Jian; Song Jian shrugged his shoulders again. Anyhow, he had already given the Angel Battle Pet Egg to Wang Qi, and if he was not willing to spend that much money, incubating it later would not be too late; Lets start. Wang Qi gritted his teeth, pulling out a stack of Doomsday Coins from his bag and tremblingly handed them to Laurenie; Wang Qi understood in his heart that the higher the cost, the more valuable the war pet would prove to be. Once hatched, it would definitely be worth the expense! Zhao Yu also widened his eyes; just for appraisal and incubation, the cost had surpassed a million. If it were to be sold, wouldnt the price exceed ten million! This is a battle pet worth tens of millions, I cant miss the chance to see it hatch! Zhao Yu thought to himself. After a busy period, Master Arman, the pet appraiser, completed the appraisal of the egg radiating with a milky white glow it indeed was an Angel Battle Pet Egg. By this time, the Battle Pet Egg had turned into a sphere of light, emitting a faint milky white halo. Within the sphere of light, one could see a figure with pristine white wings at its back, kneeling and hugging its knees tightly, the wings covering its entire body like a blanket; PS: Thanks to Lethal Countdown for the tip of 1000 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 824 - Chapter 824: Chapter 825: Flying Mounts_1 Chapter 824: Chapter 825: Flying Mounts_1 Angels, Song Jian, do you see it? Angels, its really an angel! Wang Qi held up the battle pet egg in his hands, excitedly said; The angel within the pet egg looked quite blurry and its gender was indiscernible, but Song Jian vaguely felt that this was the angel Clowell; Master Arman, if we were to hatch it now, would it still retain its memories from before? Song Jian suddenly asked. The memories of the Angel Clan will never fade! Arman looked at Song Jian and said, However, newly born angels will seal their own memories. Only when their strength reaches a certain level will the memories be unsealed! Song Jian nodded, saying nothing more. Upon death, common angels would usually vanish without a trace, with a very small chance of condensing into a Heart of the Angel; As for condensing into a battle pet egg, perhaps not even one in a thousand angels could achieve this feat. For the Angel Clan, this was almost a means of resurrection and rebirth; After a busy flurry of activity, Wang Qi carefully placed the angel battle pet egg into a solution that emitted a faint golden glow. A million Doomsday Coins, at least the majority, were spent to concoct the nurturer solution in a Holy Spirit Solution; Many of the rare materials in the Holy Spirit Solution were priceless, not necessarily attainable even with money. If Wang Qi hadnt been the Vice City Lord, Laurenie might not have been willing to concoct the Holy Spirit Solution; With the equipment activated, the angel battle pet egg began to absorb the nutrients from the Holy Spirit Solution in the nurturer. Soon, the Holy Spirit Solution was drained, and the battle pet egg started to crack open. A palm-sized Bicolumned Angel flew towards Wang Qi; This angel was only wrapped in a white sarong at the waist, holding a mini bow and arrow. It looked incredibly endearing yet seemingly lacked combat strength; Too bad, it didnt advance in rank! Wang Qi said with a touch of regret; It doesnt need to advance in rank. This is a Holy Light War Pet, in other words, an evolvable war pet. As long as it is well-cultivated, it can continuously evolvefour wings, six wings, eight wings, and even to the most formidable twelve-winged archangel! Laurenie immediately said; What, an evolvable war pet? Wang Qis eyes widened in disbelief; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. However, evolving on its own is very difficult, and sometimes it requires some rare materials! Laurenie seemed to think of something, covered her mouth and giggled, saying, Be careful not to go bankrupt! The angel war pet fluttered its wings and flew onto Wang Qis shoulder, sitting down on it, then started fiddling with the bow and arrow in its hand, looking around curiously and energetically; An initial intimacy level of seventy-eight, not too bad! Wang Qi said with a beaming smile; Song Jian nodded. It seemed that it was still better to hatch battle pets at the pet store. Even if the chance for advancing was low, the initial intimacy levels would be much higher; Currently, his Black Dragon war pet and his intimacy level was only at sixty-two points, while the Stone Golem Gulu was slightly higher at seventy-three. Each injury would cause their intimacy levels to drop a few points, and Song Jian was genuinely concerned that if it dropped too severely, these two war pets might directly defect; By the way, do you have something here to raise the intimacy level of battle pets? Song Jian suddenly asked; Laurenies eyes lit up and she immediately said, Of course, and depending on the type of battle pet, different items are used. I heard that City Lord Songs battle pet is a Giant Dragon, and my store just happens to have food that raises the favor of dragon-type battle pets! After purchasing several sets of food to increase the favor of dragon-type war pets and earth-elemental war pets, Song Jian and his group left the pet store; Right, call some brothers, take Zhao Yu down to the Jackal Wolfman Cave a few times, get all the equipment he needs, and then level him up! Song Jian said; Zhao Yus level was too low, and if he fought alongside Song Jian, he wouldnt gain any experience, so it was left to the players of the alliance to lead him; Song Jian, thank you! Zhao Yu said with a complex look in his eyes; In the real world, as the son of a wealthy family, Zhao Yu had always felt a sense of superiority when helping Song Jian; however, he had never expected that in just a few short months, there would be such a dramatic change in status between them; Even if Zhao Yu was slow to catch on, he now understood that the Lord of the entire City of Hope was none other than the man before him who seemed to do nothing but hand out flyers every day. Ang~ Just then, a sharp cry suddenly came from the sky, and several people looked up to see a giant hawk descending slowly toward the square. On the back of the hawk, there was the silhouette of a player; A flying mount, its a flying mount! shouted a player on the square; It wasnt until the flying mount had landed that Song Jian realized the person sitting on it was actually Li Keer; The giant hawk, over five meters in size, stirred up a strong gust of wind as it landed, pushing the crowd of onlookers who were trying to get a closer look back by five or six meters; Eh, Brother Song Jian and Brother Wang Qi! Li Keer jumped down from the hawk, her eyes immediately finding Song Jian and Wang Qi, squinting into crescent moons with joy; Keer, where did you get this flying mount? Wang Qi asked in amazement. It was known that a flying mount did not take up a battle pet slot, and each person could have both a land mount and a flying mount simultaneously; Near a cliff about a hundred li away, theres a large group of hawks. I sneaked into a birds nest and grabbed a small hawk, Li Keer said with the look of someone who had been caught doing something naughty, sticking out her tongue as she laughed; Song Jian, if we can get a batch of flying mounts, we could definitely speed up the city expansion. With just five hundred, no, even three hundred hawk mounts like this, I am confident that within three months we could expand the territory of the City of Hope to encompass the entire Doomsday City! Wang Qi said, his face flushed with excitement; So far, Li Keer was the only one in the City of Hope with a flying mount. It was known that after the city was established, the flying creatures in the vicinity no longer dared to approach the City of Hope, or else they would be taken down by the defensive installations on the city walls; However, outside of the City of Hope in other areas, the sky still belonged to the flying creatures. The hawk captured by Li Keer was evidently an especially fierce mount, unafraid even of the flying creatures in the wild; If the City of Hope could have a batch of such flying mounts, they could establish their own corps of airborne cavalry. Then, during campaigns for territorial expansion, they could achieve remarkable results; Keer, how about you take me to see that cliff? Song Jian asked with a smile; Of course! Li Keer nodded and said, but her face soon turned to an expression of difficulty as she added, Little Grey can only carry one person; it cant fly with two. Little Grey was the name of the hawk Li Keer had captured, and it could only carry one person; Song Jian smiled slightly and summoned the Black Dragon. A dragons roar echoed across the plaza, causing almost all the battle pets to tremble and crouch, not daring to move; Even Li Keers captured hawk, which had been holding its head high with an air of pride, immediately spread its wings and crouched down emitting a series of low moans after the dragons roar; Brother Song Jian, can the Black Dragon carry people in flight? Li Keers eyes sparkled with excitement, clearly eager to ride the Black Dragon. Chapter 825 - Chapter 825: Chapter 826 Falcon Cliff_1 Chapter 825: Chapter 826 Falcon Cliff_1 Song Jian mounted the Black Dragon, slowly rising into the air, while Li Keer followed closely on her hawk at a distance, perpetually directing Song Jians flight path. However, her hawk dared not get too close to the Black Dragon, so the two could only communicate via their private chat channel; Mid-flight, Song Jian glanced down unintentionally and discovered that the area of the City of Hope had by then surpassed half the size of Doomsday City, separated by a tall and distinct city wall; One side was brimming with vitality, looking every bit a human city, while the other was filled with dead silence, and zombies roamed everywhere, their howls resounding continuously; Between the territories of Doomsday City and City of Hope stood a wall several dozen meters tall. Atop the broad ramparts, three or four Magic Crystal Railguns were being constructed simultaneously. Roughly every ten meters, there was a railgun, and between each pair, numerous arrow towers and giant crossbows flanked by hundreds of city guards stood vigilant on the walls, sealing the City of Hope tight; The Divine Aversion Beads had already been mass-produced by the dozen, and the Magic Crystal Mine had begun to slowly transition into the extraction phase. However, given the mine was located in the wilderness, there was always the threat of monster attacks, so they dared not mine on a large scale. Only about a dozen miners and a mining team of over a hundred people were arranged to extract near the entrance of the Magic Crystal Mine, hesitant to delve deeper; Therefore, the Magic Crystal Ores currently being mined were merely enough for the City of Hopes own use and not yet for sale. After all, Magic Crystals were a strategic resource, not found on the market, and could even be used as currency, more stable than Doomsday Coins; Li Keer continued to guide Song Jian through the friend channel. Her hawk didnt dare to approach the Black Dragon, which made her quite frustrated, prompting her to stealthily kick the hawk twice; After flying for over an hour, Song Jian finally saw a range of undulating mountains ahead. These mountains appeared very steep, with no place to climb. One would need a flying mount to get up there; Brother Song Jian, be careful. This is the Gathering Area of hawks. If we get close, they will attack us! Li Keer warned cautiously through the channel, Lets land ahead and slowly make our way over. You land first, Ill check it out and see! Song Jian said. The Black Dragon emitted a long howl, its speed abruptly increasing as it rushed toward the towering cliffs; System: You have discovered Falcon Cliff, gaining 1000 Experience Points; As Song Jian neared the cliff, still hundreds of meters away, a large mass of black dots erupted from atop the cliff. Narrowing his eyes, Song Jian realized that these black dots were all level 45 hawks, swarming in the hundreds; A dragon roar echoed through the heavens, and the opposing hawks instantly became disorganized, but they quickly regained composure and continued to charge toward Song Jian; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0. Song Jian frowned slightly, as the Black Dragons Dragon Might seemed to have lost its deterrent effect on these hawks; Seeing hundreds of level 45 creatures bearing down on him like a blanket, Song Jian turned the Black Dragon around and flew away into the distance; Seeing the Black Dragon leave, the hawks did not pursue, but made a symbolic chase for some tens of meters before returning to their nests inside the steep cliff caves; This was the hawks nest; their nests built upon the cliffs, each one resembling a honeycomb, and once they flew back to their nests, from the outside, nothing seemed out of the ordinary; Gently bringing the Black Dragon down and storing it in the Pet Space, Song Jian shook his head and said, There are too many monsters. As soon as we approached, they all came out. Its quite troublesome! Li Keer giggled and said, Whats this? If you go further in, youll see level 45 elite BOSS hawks, and even a level 50 lord BOSS! What, a level 50 lord BOSS? Song Jians face was full of surprise. It was known that reaching level 50 was already touching the edge of second-tier combat power. He wondered if this lord-class hawk boss already had second-tier combat power. If it truly were a second-tier strength being, Wang Qis desire to capture the hawk to form a cavalry of flying riders might very well be dashed. How on earth did you get that hawk? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Ever since he met Li Keer in the game, Song Jian noticed that Li Keer had incredible luck in the game. Whether it was equipment or pets, she hardly needed to put in any effort and didnt have to grind daily to level up like other players. Although she couldnt monopolize the top ten in the leveling rankings like those hardcore levelers, she was definitely five or six levels ahead of ordinary players. I was just wandering around here when I found a little hawk that had fallen off the cliff. So I just captured it, and it became my flying mount. It was easy, and I didnt have to do much! Li Keer said with wide eyes. Song Jian shook his head; this luck was simply too good to be replicable. Approach slowly, maybe walking from the ground wont alarm them! Song Jian said. If it hadnt been for the Black Dragons roar earlier, they probably wouldnt have drawn out so many hawks from so far away. The two of them approached slowly, and after passing through a large expanse of dead woods, they finally got close to the cliff. Song Jian realized that even the lowest hawk nest was nearly a hundred meters above the ground. Climbing up there wasnt going to be easy, and now that they were so close, if they attracted too many creatures, Song Jian was confident he could escape, but he didnt know if Li Keer could. Thats enough for today, Keer, lets go back, Song Jian said with a smile. Are we just going to go back like this? Li Keer said with wide eyes and a puzzled look. Shouldnt we go up and check? There might be chicks in the nest. You havent gone up to check? Song Jian said curiously. Given Li Keers personality, having come here and found a chick, it seemed impossible for her not to go up and take another look. I wanted to, but when I climbed halfway up, the lord BOSS poked its head out and stared at me, so I didnt dare to climb any further, Li Keer said, frowning. Song Jian thought about the situation at the time and couldnt help but take a sharp breath, sizing up Li Keer. If someone now said Li Keer wasnt the beloved daughter of this game, Song Jian would absolutely not believe it. She had already caught the attention of a lord-class BOSS, yet the creature only chased Li Keer away, even allowing her to take away a chick. How was that possible? After thinking for a while, Song Jian decided that he couldnt let Li Keer take the risk, as she was too young and it made him somewhat uneasy. After much persuasion, he convinced Li Keer to go back. With a thought, Song Jian extended a pair of steel wings behind him and flew toward the closest cave on the cliff; PS: Thank you to Guardian VS Divine for the 1000 starting Doomsday Coins tip~ Chapter 826 - Chapter 826: Chapter 827: Chance Encounter_1 Chapter 826: Chapter 827: Chance Encounter_1 Song Jian dared not to climb up directly like Li Keer. As soon as he began to fly, he used a Concealment Necklace to enter a stealth state. Soon, Song Jian entered the nearest cave to the ground. Just as he stood at the entrance, he heard a low growl from within the cave. The hawk inside seemed to have sensed something but couldnt find anything. It only felt some danger and became restless; Song Jian crept inside slowly. He saw that there was only one level forty-five hawk in this cave, and in the grass nest deep within the cave, which was over a meter in diameter, lay seven or eight white eggs; How can there be so many eggs? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. If every cave had so many eggs, then the flying cavalry Wang Qi desired might be assembled very soon; However, to get close to the nest, it might be necessary to take out this level forty-five common-quality hawk, but once a fight ensued, the caves were too close to each other, which might provoke the wrath of the whole hawk tribe. Lets lure it away first! Song Jian hid behind a protruding rock, and with a thought, a figure identical to his appeared at the entrance of the cave; The Sword Shadow Clone appeared in an instant, and Song Jian saw the level forty-five hawks feathers on its neck stand on end as its wings spread wide. The entire bird was in combat mode, loudly calling out as it lunged toward Song Jians clone; The clone did not engage in combat but instead leaped out of the cave with a bound, spreading its steel wings in mid-air and tumbling through the air before flying off into the distance; The moment the hawk chased the clone out of the cave, Song Jian swiftly dove towards the nest; In the withered forest not far from Falcon Cliff, a group from the Pantheon, led by Zeus, was slowly approaching the cliff. Zeus, its just ahead. Theres a huge group of hawks there, and its the easiest place to obtain a flying mount, a leather-clad rogue pointed toward the cliff and said; God of Thieves, with your strength, cant you steal a single hawk egg? Why do you have to drag us all over here? a knight wielding a war hammer sneered; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? The monsters in that area are strangetheir aggro is linked. If just one hawk discovers you, it will attract the aggro of a big group of hawks around it! The rogue referred to as the God of Thieves said with a pale face, explaining, Moreover, theres a level fifty lord BOSS inside that can see through my stealth! No way, hasnt your stealth skill reached max level? How could you still be seen? someone beside him exclaimed in surprise; The level difference is too great, thats why. But Ive heard that reaching max level with a skill is not the end, and that it can still be improved! another player wielding a Magic Staff said hesitantly; Its just a rumor, but no one has ever seen it! the player known as the God of Thieves glanced at the other and said, Maybe that skill itself can be upgraded, so even after reaching the max level, it might continue to improve! Alright, lets talk about how to get flying mounts first! Zeus said with a slight frown, If we had had three hundred, no, even just one hundred players with flying mounts back then, City of Hope wouldnt have been able to dominate like this! Guild leader, even if we had mounts now, it wouldnt help, we cant even get close to the walls of City of Hope. The power of the Magic Crystal Railgun is just too formidable! a player said with lingering fear, who had witnessed the strength of the Magic Crystal Railgun firsthand, capable of killing a level thirty or forty boss with a single shot. Hawks can fly at heights exceeding three hundred meters, while now all Arrow Towers and powerful crossbows can only reach up to one hundred eighty meters at most. The range of the Magic Crystal Railgun is farther, but it cannot cover defense, the angle simply cant reach high enough! the God of Thieves said coldly, With flying mounts, if we were to launch a siege, the success rate would be at least 10% higher. Plus, Ive heard that flying mounts have already appeared in City of Hope. Just think, if the next Territory Expansion Campaign starts and they have flying mounts while we dont, how will we counterattack? If the members of Pantheon were still considering attacking before, after the successful establishment of the City of Hope Alliances city, many had already lost the will to oppose them. Some players even left Pantheon to live in City of Hope. Even if they couldnt join City of Hope, buying a safe house there to farm monsters and level up was quite comfortable, and safety was guaranteed at the very least. Although Pantheon still speaks of waging siege warfare against the City of Hope Alliance, most people are thinking about how to preserve themselves during the upcoming Territory Expansion Campaign. We must succeed in getting the Falcon flying mounts this time! Next, I will arrange what each of you needs to do to ensure we get at least more than ten flying mount eggs! Zeus said through clenched teeth. Just then, a series of shrill cries suddenly came from the distant cliffs, and everyone looked up in surprise. They saw a figure with wings on its back frantically fleeing towards the distance, pursued by a large group of Hawks attacking him, and Zeus even saw among the Hawks, there were several level forty elite bosses. Look, doesnt that person look like Song Jian? someone shouted. The Steel Wings had become a symbol of Song Jian, and everyone was shocked. Squinting, they saw that indeed, the wings shimmering with metallic luster on the fleeing figure belonged to a pair of Steel Wings. It looks like City of Hope has also set their sights on these Hawks, Zeuss face immediately darkened. Heh, this is going to be good to watch. With so many level forty-plus monsters, even Song Jian wont be able to take advantage, the God of Thieves chuckled wickedly, his face revealing schadenfreude. In the sky, the clone that looked almost exactly like Song Jian was constantly dodging sonic attacks from the pursuing Hawks but didnt fight back. Its orders were to flee as far as possible, so after a while, hundreds of Hawks were chasing after it. As the distance between them closed, the clone took more and more damage, and finally, after flying more than a hundred meters, its Vitality Points depleted, and it plummeted straight towards the ground. Seeing Song Jian attacked by Hawks, the Pantheon players were pleased, yet they found it unbelievable to just watch Song Jian being targeted and killed by the Hawks without interference. Chapter 827 - Chapter 827: Chapter 828 Passage_1 Chapter 827: Chapter 828 Passage_1 Zeus had imagined Song Jians death more than once, but when Song Jian actually died before his eyes, his heart was filled with doubt; Impossible, how could he die so easily? Zeus muttered to himself; Could it be, could it be an illusion, a clone skill of some sort? someone speculated; It must be, that means, hes already nearby, maybe hes already entered the nest, using a Phantom Clone to lure away the hawk guarding the chicks, then stealing the Battle Pet Egg? Yes, thats definitely the case, which means hes already inside Falcon Cliff. Should we? At this point, Song Jian was isolated, and he was in a place as dangerous as Eagle Falcon Cliff; moreover, the Pantheon, calculating without his knowledge, wanted to kill Song Jianthis was the best opportunity; Lets do it, the main goal of this operation is to eliminate Song Jian. As long as we finish him off, getting the flying mount later wont matter! Zeus gritted his teeth. The Pantheons group of more than a dozen swiftly headed toward Falcon Cliff; At this moment, Song Jian had already put all seven or eight eggs from the nest into his inventory. Just as he was about to turn and leave through the cave entrance, he suddenly lost contact with his Sword Shadow Clone, which gave him a start; So fast! The Sword Shadow Clone was only level one, inheriting only 30% of Song Jians attributes and couldnt withstand several seconds under the attack of a large group of hawks, leaving Song Jian no time to escape through the cave entrance; Just as Song Jian reached the entrance, a clamor of screeching sounds came at him, and hundreds of hawks began returning to their respective nests; Song Jian stopped in his tracks, his mind raced, and he re-entered stealth mode, slowly retreating deeper into the cave; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.? The level 45 hawk returned to its nest, lay down comfortably, faced the entrance, and began to rest with its eyes closed. After a moment, it seemed to sense something was amiss, couldnt help but look back at its nest made of various grasses, and found that the seven or eight eggs that should have been there were all gone. Roar~ A heart-rending cry of anguish echoed from the nest as the level 45 hawk shot out like an arrow, circling continuously midair, its eyes fixed on the ground, as if searching for something. At this time, Song Jian hid in the deepest part of the cave, not daring to make a single move for fear of alerting the frenzied hawk to his presence. Outside the cave at this moment, another dozen hawks had flown out, circling continuously in the sky, and even the group from the Pantheon didnt dare move forward, temporarily stopping; Look, Song Jian must still be inside the hawks nest. Maybe hes already got his hands on the eggs; otherwise, why would these hawks be going crazy like this! the Pantheons God of Thieves said excitedly, pointing to the hawks circling in the sky; At this time, Song Jian was checking the hawk eggs in his inventory. He noticed that these hawk eggs were not stacked upon each other, but each one occupied a separate slot in his inventory; Whats going on here, could it be that these hawk eggs are all different? Song Jian frowned slightly; If there were identical eagle falcon eggs in large quantities, they would likely stack in one slot in the bag, only eggs of different qualities would be kept separately; Song Jians gaze fell on the first eagle falcon egg, and his expression changed instantly; A damaged eagle falcon egg, quality: white, usage effect: Opening it may yield some materials from the eagle falcon! Usage requirement: none! Its actually not a flying mount Song Jian sighed slightly in his heart, but he also understood that the system couldnt be so generous as to give seven or eight flying mounts at once! Looking at the other eagle falcon eggs in his inventory, Song Jian couldnt help but hope in his heart that at least one would be a flying mount, otherwise, risking his life to steal eagle falcon eggs really wouldnt have been worth it this time. Upon clicking on this eagle falcon egg, Song Jian obtained a piece of green-quality eagle falcon meat, which could be used for cooking. This piece of green-quality meat was pretty high-level and could be sold for a few Doomsday Coins. If it were another player, they would surely be satisfied, but for Song Jian, this value wasnt worth the risk to his life; The second, the third, the fourth After opening six eagle falcon eggs in a row, the result was only some green and blue-quality materials, which together might be worth around ten or twenty thousand Doomsday Coins, but without a flying mount, Song Jian really felt at a loss this time; The last eagle falcon egg was a perfect eagle falcon egg. He had obtained two perfect eagle falcon eggs before, and the materials that came out of them were more valuable than those from the damaged eagle falcon eggs; Song Jian didnt hold much hope for this one either and just casually clicked on it; At that moment, a beam of silver light burst forth from the egg, and a bead the thickness of a finger appeared in the inventory slot. Eagle Falcon Soul, grade: rare item, usage effect: When used on a flying mount, permanently increases flight speed by 2 points! This item can only be used on the same flying mount up to 10 times! A rare item? Song Jians eyes lit up. Although the item was not as valuable as an eagle falcon mount, it was still pretty good. Items that permanently increased attributes were always highly priced, and this eagle falcon soul, though only enhancing the flight speed of flying mounts and meaningless for players without one, wouldnt fetch a high price. However, if the number of players with flying mounts increased, then such a soul wouldnt be much less than those Attribute Fruits that increased strength or agility; After taking the eagle falcon soul, Song Jian looked up towards the cave entrance. By now, the eagle falcons circling outside in the sky had calmed down, all except for the one in the nest Song Jian was in, as the others had returned to their respective nests. After a short while, the eagle falcon of Song Jians cave also flew over slowly and settled down at the entrance, motionless; In this state, Song Jian had no way to exit through the entrance, so after quietly waiting for a bit, he began to explore deeper into the cave; All the caves at Falcon Cliff had a narrow passage in the back, no wider than half a meter, completely inaccessible to the adult eagle falcons, typically used only for ventilation, and it was only the newly hatched eagle falcon chicks, when their parents were away, who would sneak into these passages to play. As a result, many of these passages contained the skeletons of young eagle falcons; Song Jian moved slowly forward through the passage, which was so narrow in some places he had to bend over to crawl through. Along the way, he saw a few young eagle falcon skeletons that were only half the size of an adult humans arm and seemed to have died from falling from the passage and hitting sharp rocks; Song Jian gave these skeletons only a glance before continuing forward, and soon, light appeared ahead, indicating the end of the passage. He quickened his pace involuntarily; Chapter 828 - Chapter 828: Chapter 829 Mission_1 Chapter 828: Chapter 829 Mission_1 Passing through the narrow passage, Song Jian was met with a sudden expanse of openness. Behind Eagle Falcon Cliff, it turned out to be a vast valley filled with monsters with wings on their backs, constantly shrieking and frolicking in the valley; Witch-winged Harpies? Song Jian locked his gaze on these creature soaring through the air, scrutinizing their attributes; Witch-winged Harpy, Level 42, Vitality Points: 5000/5000 These monsters, with wings on their back and mostly covered in feathers, looked quite ferocious, with gaunt, hollow cheeks, two fangs protruding from their mouths, and a vicious look in their eyes. As they flapped their wings, there was also the flash of lightning, even as they played with one another, they showed a fierce and aggressive nature; This is actually a hidden monster gathering area! Song Jian thought to himself, and he slowly made his way toward the valley along the crevices of the cliff; It seemed this region was a monster area yet to be discovered by anyone. Such areas often harbored many treasures; rare herbs, ores, treasure chests, and even some rare BOSSes. One could say that every undiscovered monster area was a treasure trove; Just as Song Jian stepped into the valley, suddenly, a small figure burst out from the trees of the valley. Upon seeing Song Jian, the diminutive figure jumped in fright, retreating rapidly until it hit a tree, then it began to scrutinize Song Jian closely; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, the small fellow in front of him turned out to be a green-skinned goblin named Dassok Goldstamp, and was also a yellow-named NPC that wouldnt initiate attacks. Ah, let the great merchant Goldstamp have a look, isnt this the blessed one, favored by the gods? Goldstamps face broke into a radiant smile as he hurried over to Song Jian, whispering, O favored one, I have a quest here, I wonder if you could help me complete it? A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. The NPCs in this game were shrewder than any others he had encountered; they knew the identity of the favored ones and were good at exploiting the desires of the favored ones to make them work; And the favored ones, that is, the players, when they meet an unknown NPC, the first question they ask is always, I wonder if theres any way I can assist you? It was the standard way to take on a quest; while usually it wasnt wrong, many cunning NPCs often issued exceedingly low-value quests with high difficulty levels. Players often found that after completing such quests, the rewards hardly compensated for the damages incurred during the quest; Those that enjoy doing this sort of thing tend to be goblins, so much so that many players dislike taking on quests offered by the goblin race; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. However, Song Jian knew that goblins who dared to venture out always had a few good items on them, which couldnt be looted even by killing them. These items could only be obtained by completing the quests they offered; Oh, what kind of quest is it, and what will you offer as a reward if I help you? Song Jian asked with a smile; Those damned Harpies, theyre nothing but robbers, executioners! Goldstamp complained loudly, My caravan was attacked by these bandits, they took all my goods! I have followed them all the way to their nest, and I can now confirm that this is the place where theyre hiding, right up ahead, inside that cave, lies the leader of these Harpies. I hope you can help me kill the leader of the Harpies and help me take back my goods! Dassok Goldstamp clenched his teeth and glanced at what he was holding, then raised his head to size up Song Jian and said, But before that, I need to first ascertain your strength to see if you can help me. Go hunt thirty Harpy Wanderers and bring me their claws. If you can complete this task, you will gain thirty-six thousand combat experience points and a reward of three thousand Doomsday Coins. Of course, you could also choose three Hawk Essences as your quest reward! System: Goblin Dassok Goldstamp has issued you the quest Harpy Bandit. Quest details: Hunt thirty Harpy Wanderers, collect their sharp claws, and give them to Dassok Goldstamp. Completion requirements: Witch-winged Harpy claws, 0/30. Quest reward: 1. Thirty-six thousand combat experience points, three thousand Doomsday Coins; 2. Three Hawk Essences (choose one of the two rewards). Quest failure penalty: Dassok Goldstamps favorability decreases by 100 points, reputation with goblin race drops to Indifferent. For Song Jian, thirty Harpy Wanderers werent much of a challenge. He had already intended to explore this area, and monsters at level forty-two were ideal for grinding and leveling up. Song Jian glanced at the quest description and accepted the task on the spot, striding towards the valley. Hawk Essence, I didnt expect that a goblin would offer it as a quest reward. This quest is indeed a catch! Song Jian thought with a smile at the corner of his mouth. From the seven or eight Hawk eggs, only one Hawk Essence was hatched, and each time one entered an Eagle Falcon Cliff, there was a risk to life, so in Song Jians view, the value of a Hawk Essence was second only to that of a Hawk flight mount egg. Now that he could directly obtain three for completing a quest, Song Jian naturally wouldnt pass up the opportunity. Harpy Wanderers did not cast spells, and their wings did not flash with lightning. Among seven or eight Harpy Wanderers, there would only be one with lightning on its wings, known as a Witch-winged Harpy Priestess, which was three levels higher than the Harpy Wanderers. Song Jian wasnt very skilled at using the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision yet. Often when he locked onto a single target, the spell he cast would result in an area of effect attack, but when he wanted to attack multiple targets, the summoned Spirit Swords would all fly towards a single target instead. After accepting the quest, Song Jian began by stealthily approaching the sparse Harpy Wanderers on the outskirts. With a thought, he swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand forward, and suddenly about a dozen Spirit Swords appeared by his side, tracing arcs in the air like a constellation and flying towards a forty-two level Harpy Wanderer. Boom, boom, boom~ The Spirit Swords struck the Witch-winged Harpy, causing dull explosive sounds, and a forty-two level monster with five thousand Vitality Points was directly killed without even having time to react, plummeting to the ground. A smile emerged on Song Jians lips. If not for the randomness in the number of Spirit Swords summoned by the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the damage by twenty-four spirit blades would be enough to injure a forty-level elite BOSS. If a few critical hits landed, even killing a forty-level elite BOSS instantly wouldnt be out of the question. The Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, which originally seemed to have insufficient damage, began to show its power upon reaching level 2. Song Jian wondered how many Spirit Swords could be summoned if this skill were maxed out. Perhaps it truly could, as its name suggested, summon ten thousand swords? Song Jian looked forward to it! Chapter 829 - Chapter 829: Chapter 830: Task Reward_1 Chapter 829: Chapter 830: Task Reward_1 There werent many Hawk Harpies roaming around, totaling only about thirty, but as the peripheral hunt progressed, their numbers dwindled. Inevitably, Song Jian had to venture deeper into the valley. Deeper in the valley, the monsters werent just roaming Hawk Harpies anymore. There were also Witch-winged Harpies with lightning flickering on their wings and Harpy Wizards donning a red crowntheir attacks were all ranged, and they mingled with the roaming Hawk Harpies. One careless move could attract their attention. Song Jians attack skills were limited to two: the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision and the Mysterious Moonlight Sword. The former was a long-range attack, while the latter was a melee damage skill. While Song Jian used the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision against a Harpy Witch, a Spirit Sword uncontrollably lunged toward another Hawk Harpy four meters away. A critical hit exceeding a thousand points burst above the Hawk Harpys head. With a screech, it flapped its wings and charged toward Song Jian. Before he had a chance to collect the loot dropped from the recently fallen Harpy Witch, Song Jian brandished his Sky-breaking Sword and rushed at the Hawk Harpy. His figure was like lightning, even faster than a warriors charge skill, leaving faint afterimages in the air. The long sword pierced the Hawk Harpys chest viciously. Suddenly, the creatures body tilted sideways, as if it had lost control, and began floating in mid-air. Swish, swish, swish~ Bright sword lights flashed continuously, splattering blood, and the Hawk Harpys head showed damage numbers of three to four hundred. Its Vitality Points plummeted by more than half. When Song Jian sheathed his sword and withdrew, the suspended Hawk Harpy crashed to the ground, struggling fiercely to stand back up. Not bad, not bad at all, it seems that integrating this sword technique into Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was the right choice. This move truly combines damage, control, and displacement skills into one powerful stroke! Song Jian thought excitedly to himself. After leveling up Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision to level 2, its proficiency had greatly increased. At least two or three high-quality sword techniques would be required for another upgrade. Even if he fed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword to it, it wouldnt immediately level up to 3. Considering the potency of this sword technique, Song Jian hesitated for a moment but decided to keep it, and to his surprise, it gave him a pleasant surprise during live combat. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? The Hawk Harpy, left with just over a thousand Vitality Points, was dispatched by Song Jian with a couple of simple slashes, dropping its last breath along with a palm-sized, jade-crafted claw. It took over an hour for Song Jian to kill more than fifty roaming Hawk Harpies, along with twenty or thirty Harpy Witches and Priests, before he collected thirty Witch-winged Harpy claws. One should note that not every Hawk Harpy would drop a claw, and Witches and Priests were even less likely to drop them than roamers, resulting in Song Jian having to kill close to ninety Witch-winged Harpies to gather all the quest items. Had I known it would be like this, I should have asked for more rewards! Song Jian hadnt anticipated being so cautious yet still letting the Goblin Gold Seal take advantage. He suddenly felt rather frustrated. In this game, the NPC quest givers didnt offer fixed rewards. Players could even negotiate with them to increase the quantity or quality of the quest rewards. However, this increase had to be within a certain range, or else it would result in the NPC refusing to issue you tasks and even cause the NPC to dislike you, which could result in a loss not worth the gain; Considering the difficulty of this quest, Song Jian estimated that even if he asked for two more Hawk essence cores, there was a good chance that the Goblin would agree. Returning to the location of the Goblin Gold Seal, the little dwarf was actually hiding behind a huge rock, causing Song Jian a bit of a search; Here, these are the Harpy claws you wanted! Song Jian dumped all thirty Harpy claws, glowing with the light of white jade, in front of the Gold Seal, saying discontentedly; You really are a powerful deity-favored one. I didnt expect you to finish the task so quickly! The Gold Seal said with a smile beaming across his face, cautiously glanced at Song Jians expression, and hesitated before saying, Youve done an excellent job on this task, Ive decided to give you a little extra reward. No matter which reward you choose, youll get an additional Hawk essence core! Goblins could be said to be the most calculating race in the game. Feeling Song Jians dissatisfaction, the Goblin immediately offered to increase the quest rewards; Seeing the Goblin being so tactful, Song Jians expression lightened slightly, and he gave a nod as a sign of agreement; Soon, Song Jian had pocketed four Hawk essence cores in his pack, in addition to the one he had obtained earlier, he now had five Hawk essence cores, which would increase his flight mounts speed by 10 points; Song Jian gave it a try, and these essence cores could still be used on the Black Dragon, even though strictly speaking, the Black Dragon was his combat pet and not a flight mount; Ordinary flight mounts only had a flying speed of thirty to fifty points. A twenty-point increase was a significant improvement. However, for the Black Dragon, which already had a flying speed of one hundred and eighty points, a twenty-point increase was not very noticeable; I could use another five, but I wonder if theres a better way to get them, Song Jian thought to himself. By the way, Hawk essence cores are very useful to me. If you have any spares, I wonder if you could sell some to me? I can give you a satisfying price! Song Jian said; As more players would acquire flight mounts in the future, Song Jian wanted to stock up, not to mention that giving them out as benefits to the brothers in his league would also be good; Of course, Im a merchant. Meeting the needs of my customers is my duty! The Gold Seal said with a brilliant smile, barely able to contain his enthusiasm. However, you have to recover my goods for me first. Otherwise, its impossible for me to sell any items to you. Even those four Hawk essence cores were carried on my person, and now I dont have a single one left! The Gold Seal quickly added, his eyes rolling with cunning; All right, lets continue with the next task. Am I to go directly to hunt the leader of these Harpies? Song Jian asked. Deity-favored one, you have already proven your strength. Next, you can go and kill the Harpy leader in the cave deep in this valley. As long as you bring me its crown and the batch of goods I lost, I will give you a generous task reward! The Gold Seal said, grinning widely: But before that, I hope you can first kill the six Harpy slaughterers who stole my goods and bring me their Guardian Feathers. Otherwise, those Harpy slaughterers will interfere with your fight against the Harpy leader! Chapter 830 - Chapter 830: Chapter 831: Breaking In_1 Chapter 830: Chapter 831: Breaking In_1 The golden seal described in detail the positions of the six Harpy Slaughterers to Song Jian, then shrank back into the shadows of the rocks. If one didnt look closely, it would be very difficult to discern its voice. Song Jians temporary quest had updated, becoming the task of slaying six Harpy Slaughterers, obtaining their Guardian Feathers, then killing the Harpy leader, obtaining the crown of the Harpy leader, and at the same time finding the Goblins goods; After reviewing the quest details, Song Jian didnt immediately go to look for the Harpy Slaughterers. Instead, he turned and continued to search the valley for Harpy Wanderers and Witches, Sacrificers, slaying them one by one, turning them into his own battle experience; The Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision also became more proficient as Song Jian cast it time and again. Not only was the number of Spirit Swords approaching the maximum limit of twenty-four, but he was also able to target his attacks more accurately, avoiding situations where he intended to launch a group attack, but ended up stabbing all the swords into a single monster, or intended a single attack, but covered a seven to eight-meter area like a blanket. In no time at all, wails of utter misery from the Harpies echoed throughout the mountain valley, causing the golden seal hidden in the rocks shadow to become frightened; I feel like this divine favored one harbors even more intense hatred for the Harpies than I do! The golden seal muttered under its breath, suddenly feeling an inexplicable fear towards Song Jian; At this moment, in a cave at Eagle Falcon Cliff, several players from the Pantheon were sitting on the ground eating and drinking to recover. Next to them, the corpses of two level forty-five Hawks lay on the ground, their flesh being slowly consumed by transparent flames that kept rising; Boss, you dont think somethings happened to Yong Ge and the others, do you? a player asked with some concern; Zeus glanced at him and snorted coldly, What can happen? Its not like we asked them to fight these Hawks head-on. If they cant fight, cant they run for their lives? The player who had spoken immediately shrunk his neck and said no more; Climbing Eagle Falcon Cliff was no easy task. Get too close, and it would attract the enmity of the Hawks. Attract one Hawks enmity, and all the monsters on the entire cliff would be alerted; Zeus had no choice but to have a few of the faster players lure the Hawks away for a distance before leading the others into a cave; What they didnt expect was that two Hawks had not left the cave. Two level forty-five Hawks immediately caused panic among the group of players who were only in their thirties. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Fortunately, the seven or eight people that Zeus left behind were some of the stronger members of the battle alliance. Although the level forty-five monsters were troublesome, they eventually managed to take down the two creatures; Hey, these monsters give pretty high experience, I got 4% more experience! a player said jubilantly; The dropped loot isnt bad either, two monsters dropped a level forty blue piece of gear. Its too high-level to use right away, well have to wait a while! Didnt they say there were pet eggs in these caves, did you guys see any? No, theres just this nest made of weeds, we didnt find anything. But the cave is quite deep, maybe theyre further inside? After recovering, several players were attracted by the passage that extended behind the cave; Boss, none of us have found a trace of Song Jian. What do you think, could he have gone through to the other side? one of the players pointed at the passage behind the cave and whispered; Lets go and have a look! Zeus hesitated for a moment, nodded, and led the way into the low passage; Before long, several members of the Pantheon had crawled through the passage and arrived on the cliff of the valley; facing the valley before them, they exchanged looks of surprise. Like Song Jian, they had never expected to find such a vast expanse of valley hiding behind Eagle Falcon Cliff. This place is like a paradise. Should we explore it? We might find treasure! one of the players said excitedly; Hey, look over there, that seems to be the corpse of one of the monsters here. By the looks of it, someone got here before us and has been farming the monsters! said another player curiously, pointing at the half-burned corpse of a monster on the cliffside below; It must be Song Jian. Hes gotten into this valley ahead of us. Boss, these corpses must be his handiwork Lets take it slow and not alarm him. He is not to be underestimated; he can actually solo farm level 42 monsters here. Unless we ambush him, I doubt wed stand a chance! Lets go down and check it out, following these corpses! A fierce light flashed in Zeuss eyes as he spoke; He had already received intelligence; after Song Jian became the lord of the City of Hope, he obtained a City Lord seal. If they could kill him, the seal would drop, and anyone who got their hands on it could easily take control of the City of Hope; Meanwhile, Song Jian relentlessly slaughtered Witch-winged Harpies deep in the valley. These level 40-plus monsters not only provided a lot of combat experience but also dropped items of very high quality; In just a short while, Song Jians inventory was filled with over a dozen green-quality level 40 equipment and seven or eight blue-quality level 40 items; Besides the equipment, the Harpies also dropped a good amount of materials. Among them, over twenty light feathers for mages, which could sell for fifteen hundred Doomsday Coins each at the auction house. These materials alone amounted to a considerable income; Because the Black Dragon was too noticeable, Song Jian did not summon it, but he did release his Stone Golem, Gulu. Having bought a lot of the food that earth elementals prefer from the pet store, Gulus affinity with him had now reached ninety-one points, which was the limit that could be achieved with pet store food. Raising it further would not be easy; With the help of earth elemental Gulu, Song Jian hunted the Harpies even more quickly, and his combat experience had risen to 38th level, 87%. He didnt know how many Harpies he had killed, but Song Jian slowly made his way to the depths of the valley, where gradually, signs of man-made structures began to appear; There were lookout posts made of wood and some low wooden huts, even some rudimentary traps, which instantly put Song Jian on high alert; Soon, a level 45 elite BOSS appeared before Song Jian. This Witch-winged Harpy was larger than the average Harpy marauder, dressed in simple leather armor, wielding a long sword, and looked much more ferocious than the Harpy marauders. Its eyes emitted a faint crimson glow, and it exuded a terrifying aura; Harpy slayer? Damn, that little dwarf tricked me again. The Harpy slayer is actually an elite BOSS! Song Jian cursed to himself in frustration; Chapter 831 - Chapter 831: Chapter 832: Claw of the Harpy_1 Chapter 831: Chapter 832: Claw of the Harpy_1 Several Witch-winged Harpy Slaughterers wandered back and forth at the edge of a spacious cavern, appearing as though they were guarding the entrance. Even if Song Jian entered stealth mode, it would still be very difficult to slip past them into the cavern. To enter, he would have to take out all the Harpy Slaughterers loitering at the entrance. Song Jian surveyed the surroundings and slowly made his way over. He began by picking off the common Witch-winged Harpies further from the cave entrance one by one to avoid attracting these regular monsters while fighting the Slaughterers; The distance between these Witch-winged Harpies was quite vast, and they seemed reluctant to approach the entrance too closely. Song Jian methodically killed them off, eliminating all the regular Harpies within the vicinity. After slaying these common Witch-winged Harpies, Song Jian started to observe the area around the cave. He needed to remember the patrol area and timing of each Harpy Slaughterer to ensure he could lure only one at a time. Being a level 45 elite boss, they had a level advantage over him, who was only level 38. Given that the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was very random, if he summoned twenty-four Spirit Swords, Song Jian was confident he could instantly kill a Harpy Slaughterer. But, if only the minimum of two were summoned, Song Jian, lacking in offensive capabilities, would probably be in for a tough fight. Entering a state of concealment, Song Jian hid behind a huge rock and waited intently; One of the Harpy Slaughterers passed by this spot every three minutes before turning back. Thus, the area behind this rock was an ideal ambush spot and easy to hide in. As long as Song Jian made no noise, it would be difficult to spot him in the shadow of the rock unless the elite boss had some exceptionally strong perception skills or an eye technique that could see through stealth; Three, two, one Song Jian could already hear the sound of the Harpy Slaughterers wings flapping and even a faint scent of blood lingering at his nostrils; With a thought, a pile of rocks about seven or eight meters from Song Jian suddenly trembled, and a giant stone golem nearly two meters tall slowly unfolded its body, hurling a millstone-sized rock at the Harpy Slaughterer; If Gulu, the stone golem, had not entered combat status, it could disguise itself as a pile of rocks. Unless someone had the ability to see through disguises, it would be impossible to detect it even up close; As it made its move, the Harpy Slaughterer noticed Gulu. Its gaze locked onto the golem, and it issued a low, threatening screech from its beak; When the rock was hurled towards it, the Harpy Slaughterer, surprisingly, neither dodged nor avoided it, swinging its sword to slash at the giant stone; At that moment, the concealed Song Jian suddenly sprang into action. His sword, like the fangs of a wild beast, stabbed toward the Harpy Slaughterer that was mere tens of feet above the ground; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Thud~ The Sky-breaking Sword pierced through the gaps in the armor, hitting the Harpy Slaughterers body and instantly a damage figure exceeding five hundred floated above its head; This strike caught the Harpy Slaughterer off guardthe sword it had swung was only halfway through before it could no longer continue its downward path. Pain distorted its movement severely, leaving it unable to cleave through the incoming rock; ` Bang! The rock smashed viciously onto its body, flipping it to the ground, while a dizzying symbol appeared above its head. Taking the opportunity, Song Jian executed the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, and this time he was extremely lucky to summon twenty-four Spirit Swords. Swinging the Sky-breaking Sword, the shimmering Spirit Swords soared towards the harpy executioner that lay on the ground. Boom, boom, boom~ Each Spirit Sword burst forth with the power of TNT explosives, dealing 130% weapon damage, with each sword inflicting nearly a thousand points of damage, and with a chance to trigger damage amplification effects. When the fifth Spirit Sword struck the harpy executioner, it triggered the damage amplification effect, deepening the damage and raising the subsequent damage taken by 50%, which made every Spirit Sword after the fifth inflict close to fourteen hundred points of damage. By the time all twenty-four Spirit Swords had sliced the harpy executioner, Song Jian was able to see the elite BOSSs true form. By then, its leather armor was already torn to shreds, its body covered in sword marks, and its eyes wide open in death, as if refusing to close. In fact, by the time the twenty-first Spirit Sword had struck its body, it had already reaped the last of its Vitality Points. The damage from the subsequent swords was completely superfluous, but to Song Jian, it no longer mattered. This battle had once again made him realize the terrifying damage of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision. The harpy executioner was a level forty-five elite BOSS with over twelve thousand Vitality Points, but it was instantly killed by the full firepower of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision. This not only shocked Song Jian, but even Gulu the stone creature from afar seemed puzzled, and even glanced at its own hands as if wondering when its attacks had become so formidable! Besides dropping a quest item, the Guardian Feather, the harpy executioner also dropped a silver level forty accessory, Claw of the Harpy. Claw of the Harpy (Silver), accessory, item level 40, equipment effect: All attributes +5, attack speed increased by 10%, damage increased by 20%, exerts a deterrent effect on ordinary witch-winged harpies. As long as you do not initiate attacks, ordinary witch-winged harpies will avoid you when they see you! Item equipment requirement: Level 35; Can it be brought out of the game: No Song Jian examined the accessory and was interested in the boost to his attributes. As for the deterrent effect on ordinary witch-winged harpies, he felt it was somewhat superfluous; to him, those common witch-winged harpies were no threat. Unless he was attacked by more than ten harpies at once, he could annihilate them all in a short time. Nevertheless, the properties of this accessory were significantly better than the Ant Soul Orb, so Song Jian ultimately replaced the Ant Soul Orb with it, instantly enhancing his strength by a bit, with his damage increasing by at least forty points. Once Song Jians strength reached a certain level, it became very difficult to advance further. Sometimes, it would take months to replace a single piece of equipment because high-quality, high-level items were exceedingly rare to drop. In addition to the accessory and quest item, the harpy executioner also dropped some materials that Song Jian didnt even bother to look at before storing them all in his inventory, continuing his hunt for the next harpy executioner. ` Chapter 832 - Chapter 832: Chapter 833: Instant Kill_1 Chapter 832: Chapter 833: Instant Kill_1 Song Jians mastery of the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision became increasingly proficient. With Gulu the stone golems coordination, although he never again managed to summon twenty-four Spirit Swords at once, the number of Spirit Swords he summoned each time was always more than twelve. He took less than five minutes to annihilate the remaining five Harpy Slaughterers. Such efficiency was beyond Song Jians imagination before, and this step affirmed the correctness of his choice. After killing the six elite BOSSes, besides the first one dropping a silver-quality accessory, the other five BOSSes only dropped level 40 blue and green equipment, which Song Jian did not mind and simply collected. Entering the cave, a putrid smell hit him full in the face, and at the cave entrance, Song Jian even saw remnants of some creatures, a layer of white bones eerily scattered on the ground. First, Song Jian had Gulu the stone golem disguise himself as a pile of rocks, scattered outside the cave entrance, then he sneaked in by himself. Along the way, Song Jian carefully avoided the bones underfoot, fearing that any noise might alert the BOSS inside the cave. Knowing that the guards were level 45 elite BOSSes, Song Jian understood that the caves leader would be of an even higher level and quality. With no other monsters in the cave, Song Jian smoothly arrived at the depths, where, on a huge black rock, he found the invisible Harpy leader lying down, asleep. This Harpy leader, actually a named monster, Sels Bloodfeather, was a level 46 lord-class BOSS, with Vitality Points exceeding fifty thousand. Just as Song Jian was preparing to initiate the fight, he suddenly felt Gulu at the cave entrance transmit to him an image. It was a group of players, cautiously approaching the cave. Seeing the person leading them, Song Jians eyes narrowed, and a hint of anger appeared on his face. It was those people from the Pantheon again! Thinking this, Song Jian glanced at the distant BOSS and slowly retreated to a corner, where he used the necklace to enter a stealth state. The cave was dimly lit. Song Jian hid in the shadows, and even if someone from the other party constantly used skills to see through stealth, they would have a hard time detecting him in the shadows of the cave wall. Zeus, leading a group of people, slowly sneaked in. After just a couple of steps, the God of Thieves pulled Zeus aside with a grave expression and slowly shook his head. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. The group slowly retreated, and Zeus, puzzled, looked at the God of Thieves, wanting an explanation. The cave is just too quiet The God of Thieves shook his head and whispered, Either Song Jian has already killed the BOSS and left, or he hasnt entered this cave, or The God of Thieves scanned the surroundings and whispered, Or weve been discovered, and he is now in the cave, preparing to ambush us! Several members of the Pantheon were startled and quickly started looking around. The monsters at the entrance, they are all level 45 elite BOSSes, and there were six of them! a player whispered. How could his strength be so formidable, killing six level 45 elite BOSSes so quickly? How about we retreat? Since he has already detected us, theres no point in an ambush now! Yeah boss, I reckon a few of us are no match for him! Along the way, the sight of bodies strewn throughout the valley had terrified several people. To see such high-level monsters slain single-handedly by Song Jian, as effortlessly as if he were cutting vegetables, without sustaining any damage to himself, made them realize that attempting to ambush Song Jian was akin to seeking death; The expression on Zeuss face grew increasingly grim. He had noticed that since Song Jian became the city lord, his strength had soared at an astonishing rate. Zeus attributed all this progress to the City Lord seal, suspecting it to be the reason behind Song Jians rapid advancement; He is but one man, and we are six, Zeus said in a low voice. What do you think? Even without an ambush, can we not defeat one man with six against him? A few elite players from the Pantheon glanced at each other, seeing thick fear in each others eyes. To say nothing of six, even with sixty of them, they might not dare to make a move against Song Jian; Boss, maybe we should just let it go this time, a player said softly. Wait until we have gathered enough manpower and then settle the score with him, how about that? Zeus swept a glance at them and realized that these people had all lost their courage. Even the God of Thieves appeared emotionless; Zeus knew that when the City of Hope was successfully established, they had made no significant move, which had severely impacted his prestige. However, he had not expected this collective defiance of his decision this time; Maybe attempting to ambush Song Jian is indeed overestimating our own abilities? Zeus couldnt help but question himself internally; Song Jian had waited for quite a while and saw no one from the Pantheon approach. Finding it strange, Gulu, the stone creature, transmitted a series of images into his mind. It turned out that the group from the Pantheon had retreated to the cave entrance and begun discussing. It seemed the pressure he had exerted on them was too great, causing them not even to have the courage to come in and take a look; Song Jian sneered and took the initiative to walk towards the cave entrance. Since they wouldnt come in, he decided it was best to go out; Zeus let out a sigh, feeling disheartened. It seemed there was no point in staying in Doomsday City anymore; sooner or later, the entire city would fall to the City of Hope Alliance. Considering they hadnt yet made direct contact with the territory of the City of Hope Alliance, perhaps it was best to leave and seek development in another city; While Zeus hesitated, he suddenly sensed something and turned his head to look at the cave entrance, only to see more than a dozen gleaming Spirit Swords rushing towards them; Song Jian! Zeuss eyes seethed with rage. He had not expected that Song Jian would dare to launch an attack on them, six players, all by himself; Thirteen Spirit Swords locked onto a Mage player next to Zeus, and no matter how the Mage tried to dodge, the swords, as if they had eyes, traced arcs through the air, changing direction mid-flight and always zooming towards the Mage player; Boom, boom, boom~ After a series of roars and the dust settled, the body of the Mage lay on the ground; A look of horror appeared on everyones faces. Mages might have low Vitality Points, but they possess numerous defensive skills. To be killed in a single blow with such terrifying damage meant that if it happened to anyone else, even if it didnt result in instant death, they would assuredly be gravely wounded and lose the ability to fight; Instantly, two Thief players immediately used their stealth skills to enter a hidden state and fled swiftly into the forest of the valley, while the remaining two players also used their Acceleration Skills to run into the distance; Zeus snorted coldly, his cape billowing out behind him as he rose on a gust of air, his cape acting like the wings of a bird, carrying him into the sky; Chapter 833 - Chapter 833: Chapter 834 Battle_1 Chapter 833: Chapter 834 Battle_1 Song Jian took the initiative, instantly killing a member of the Pantheon, causing everyone else to fear him, none daring to approach and fight Song Jian, all of them using their own escape abilities to flee; Zeus was unwilling to give in, but he also knew that he was no match for Song Jian alone, so he immediately used the cloaks built-in ability Flying Cloak and flew into the air; Ever since he knew that Song Jian had the Steel Feather Wings ability, he had also been spending a lot of money to collect flying abilities, but after a long time of acquisition, he had not succeeded, so he had to settle for the next best thing and spent a lot of money on a cloak with flying capabilities; Seeing everyone else had already run away, Zeuss heart sank, and he gave Song Jian a look, preparing to fly away when suddenly he felt a pile of rocks next to the cave entrance start to crash and move. Immediately startled, Zeus forcefully stamped his feet, his figure shot into the air, the cloak behind him opened like wings, and he flew off like a giant bird. Having just left the ground by less than five meters, a millstone-sized rock smashed towards his back; Thump~ Zeus stumbled in midair, coughing out a mouthful of blood, and cast an intense look back at Song Jian before flying straight towards the valley; Song Jian stood at the entrance of the cave; it was clear to see that there seemed to be a layer of invisible transparent energy protecting the surface of Zeuss cloak, as the rock hit it, ripples like water waves appeared; At the same time, the word Immune appeared above Zeuss head; It seemed that the cloak, besides its ability to fly, also had the ability to immunize against dizziness and repel such adverse effects, otherwise, after taking a hit from the stone person Gulu, Zeus would not have been able to continue flying away; Song Jians Steel Feather Wings were still on cooldown. Watching Zeus fly farther and farther away, a coldness appeared on the corners of his mouth. The Pantheon didnt need his direct intervention to be dealt with. The next strategy of the City of Hope Alliance was to break down the domains of some other alliances around them, completely incorporating the entire Doomsday City into the territory of the City of Hope, with the Pantheon Alliance as the next target. Song Jian hesitated for a moment but decided not to continue the pursuit; otherwise, with Zeuss flying speed, he would soon be caught up by the Black Dragon, and midair, Song Jians Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision would leave Zeus no escape. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. Ill spare your life today. If you know whats best for you, leave Doomsday City as soon as possible; otherwise, the next time we meet will be your end! Song Jian said coldly; In the game, killing someone is no different from killing in the real world. Song Jian glanced at the body of the Mage player at his feet, picked up a pair of Mage gauntlets that had dropped, and turned to walk deeper into the cave; When Song Jian returned to the depths of the cave, the Witch-winged Harpy leader had already woken up. Seeing Song Jian, it let out a shrill scream and pounced at Song Jian; Is the alarm range this large? Song Jian was shocked. You see, he was now more than ten meters away from the Witch-winged Harpy leader, the cave was dim, and even standing in the Harpy leaders place looking towards Song Jian, one could only see a blurry figure, unable to make out Song Jians appearance clearly; Damn humans, this is not a place you should step into! the Harpy leader Blood Feathers voice was sharp, as if speaking with a throttled neck, akin to the scratching of sharp claws on glass, causing an annoying feeling when heard; Song Jian snorted coldly and swung his Sky-breaking Sword forward, immediately manifesting eighteen Spirit Swords in front of him; Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~ The sharp sound of slicing through the air rose as the eighteen Spirit Swords flew towards the Harpy leader; Blood Feathers wings flickered slightly, and streaks of lightning-charged electricity suddenly emerged; Crackle~ Streaks of lightning traced distorted arcs through the air, flying toward Song Jian and instantly enveloping the small area around him; Boom boom boom~ The Spirit Sword hacked at Blood Feathers body, releasing a series of intense explosion noises, accompanied by painful screeches as damage numbers of seven to eight hundred points floated up above Blood Feathers head; This strike had cost Blood Feather nearly a fifth of its Vitality Points, and in its gaze towards Song Jian, a hint of frightened expression appeared. Song Jians figure rapidly retreated, and where he had previously stood was immediately pockmarked by lightning strikes, stones splintered, and the atmosphere grew terrifyingly tense. Song Jian was also hit by two bolts of lightning, with damage numbers over five hundred points floating above his head, while his body shook as if electrocuted; However, soon his innate skill Thick-skinned took effect, and what should have been a 6-second-long Trembling effect disappeared in just over a second. The Trembling effect prevented Song Jian from moving or attacking, and if it lasted six seconds, hed be forced to endure more of Blood Feathers assaults. If the Trembling effect recurred, Song Jian might even be worn down alive by this Lord-level BOSS. With this in mind, Song Jian willed it, and an exact duplicate of himself appeared and began to unleash the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision on Blood Feather from the side; The Sword Shadow Clone had only 30% of Song Jians main body attributes, and even while executing the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, it could only inflict 30% of Song Jians damage on Blood Feather, but Song Jians use of the clone wasnt for its attack power, it was to divert the BOSSs attention; Seeing the Sword Shadow Clone deploy the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the BOSSs attention was instantly drawn to it, while the cooldown-bound Song Jian, rushing towards it, went ignored; Lord-level BOSSes were much more intelligent than regular monsters, capable of autonomously deciding which enemy posed a greater threat during combat, and not simply following the principle that the highest damage generates the most aggro; Having suffered once from the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, Blood Feather had developed a strong fear and dread of the skill, and seeing the Sword Shadow Clone deploy it again, all of its attention was instantly captured; With a piercing screech, Blood Feather turned and pulled a human-sized Magic Staff from behind a dark rock. The staff looked incredibly ornate with a gem the size of a fist embedded at its top; Wielding the Magic Staff, a multitude of electric currents started to converge in front of Blood Feather. This culminated in the creation of a huge lightning orb, over half a meter in diameter, which flew toward the Sword Shadow Clone; After releasing the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the Sword Shadow Clone, under Song Jians control, didnt continue the fight and instead turned to run toward the caves exit; Unexpectedly, the massive lightning orb, although not quick to pursue, seemed to have locked onto the Sword Shadow Clone and followed it towards the exit; Meanwhile, Song Jians main body had already executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, a shadow swept by, and the Sky-breaking Sword had fiercely pierced into the body of the Harpy leader, Blood Feather; Chapter 834 - Chapter 834: Chapter 835 Picking Up a Bargain_1 Chapter 834: Chapter 835 Picking Up a Bargain_1 The floating state of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was significantly more powerful than the Broken Wing Dance sword technique; if the first strike wasnt blocked, then the following eight strikes would continue to benefit from the utterly defenseless floating state, rendering even the highest defenses effectively useless; The effects of the Moonlight Sword also appeared particularly shocking; Blood Feather, in a floating state, seemed like a sieve, spurting several streams of blood arrows, letting out a series of piercing, agonizing screams, while its body started to convulse slightly; At this moment, Song Jian also realized that his Sword Shadow Clone had lost connection with him; the Harpy leader Blood Feathers lightning ball had instantly wiped out the Sword Shadow Clone, sinking Song Jians heart, it seemed that this BOSSs ranged damage was much more formidable than he had anticipated, and he would need to engage in close-quarters combat to restrain it; You should know, the greater the power of the ranged damage, the longer the casting time, and only in close combat could Song Jian interrupt its skill casting; Once the Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill had been released, Blood Feather crashed heavily to the ground. With a pained roar, Blood Feather flipped over to stand up and lunged at Song Jian, only to suddenly see more than a dozen long swords with radiant energy shadows materialize in front of Song Jian; Blood Feathers eyes showed a glimpse of fear as it hastily retreated; Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ The Thousand Swords Art was executed again, with more than a dozen Spirit Swords bombarding Blood Feather into a forced retreat; The cooldown for the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was five seconds, while the cooldown for Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was ten seconds; interweaving a couple of normal slashes in between nicely linked these two skills together. However, the Mysterious Moonlight Sword needed to be initiated from three meters away; every time it needed to be cast, Song Jian had to actively widen the distance, which was a slight flaw; After releasing the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian leaped forward, swinging his long sword viciously at Blood Feather. His damage-dealing abilities were still too few at the moment, with both skills in cooldown, he could only continue attacking with normal slashes; However, Song Jians weapon, the Sky-breaking Sword, was inherently high in damage. Coupled with the talent skill Holy Sword, which progressively increased damage dealt to the target over time and could also shorten the cooldown of skills, the most important aspect was the chance to trigger the Indestructible effect; During regular use, Song Jian found that it took at least ten minutes for the Holy Sword to maximize its damage enhancement and cooldown reduction effects; But with Song Jians current strength, ten minutes was more than enough to deal with the Lord-level BOSS before him, resulting in the Holy Sword effect not being fully utilized due to his high damage output. It seemed that only by hunting more formidable BOSSes could he fully leverage the Holy Sword effect; Yet stronger BOSSes often had the power to instantly kill Song Jian, and it wasnt just a matter of ten minutesto last even one minute would be a challenge for Song Jian; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???.? Seeing Song Jian rushing toward it, Blood Feather swung its Magic Staff as if it were a warrior, engaging Song Jian in a fierce combat. A set of cape staff techniques was executed, and in a short while, it had managed to suppress Song Jian, which took him by surprise; the Harpy leader, supposedly a ranged magic attacker, was also adept at close combat techniques, and seemed even more skilled than him; Although many of Song Jians sword skills had been devoured and vanished, he clearly remembered how to perform them, having used them hundreds, if not thousands of times before. These skills were deeply etched into Song Jians memory. Its just that his current applications lacked the power of those sword techniques and caused only regular attack damage; Even without the enhancement of skills, Song Jians sword techniques were no weaker than a Swordman who had practiced for over a decade; yet, unexpectedly, in front of the Harpy chief Blood Feather, he felt completely suppressed. It seemed that the Harpy chief had devoted a long time to mastering various close combat techniques; Seeing Song Jian being suppressed, a glint of joy flashed across Blood Feathers face, but no sooner had that joy appeared than it witnessed Song Jian once again swing his longsword, slashing through empty space towards it, and more than ten glowing sword phantoms appeared in midair once more; With a shriek, a shocked and furious expression spread across Blood Feathers face. The Magic Staff that was smashing towards Song Jian was immediately withdrawn as it retreated in succession while simultaneously casting a defensive skill. With a wave of its Magic Staff, its body was enveloped in a layer of defense covered in crackling electric light; Crack, crack, crack~ This layer of electric defense only managed to withstand three Spirit Swords before being shattered, and the following Spirit Swords showed no mercy as they slashed fiercely at its body. Blood Feathers electric defense wasnt just for protection; it also had the ability to counterattack. This was especially restrictive against melee professions, as attacking the shield could trigger electric damage, resulting in paralysis and trembling. However, the counterattack capabilities of this layer were completely wasted against long-range damage; As Song Jian saw the layer of electric defense covering its body, his eyes narrowed. The electric arcs on the shield flared wildly, lashing out like whips whenever struck by the Spirit Swords, and he understood that the threat of this shield, in close combat, was likely greater than the attacks of the Harpy chief; Fortunately, the Harpy chief only resorted to this defensive skill when under severe threat; otherwise, if it had released this skill during their close combat earlier, Song Jian might have been caught off guard and suffered a loss; After reaping nearly ten thousand Vitality Points, Song Jian leapt into the air, his figure flashing like lightning, as his longsword thrust towards the Harpy chiefs throat; A critical hit damage of nearly two thousand points floated up from the Harpy chiefs head, and its body involuntarily floated upwards; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ A flash of sword light dazzled as the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was executed once again. If the previous electric shield hadnt disappeared, the first strike of this move might have been blocked, which would have prevented the floating state and subsequent damage wouldnt have been so severe. But once the boss failed to block the first hit, the following sword techniques became unstoppable; As the BOSS fell to the ground and Song Jian prepared to leap forward and continue the attack, from the doorway, the stone figure Gulu suddenly transmitted another image. Two Thief class players had sneaked back again, seemingly hoping to take advantage of the situation; Song Jian snorted coldly, pausing momentarily, but then thrust his longsword at the Harpy chief once more. With a scream, the Harpy chief abandoned its defense and took the sword with its chest, but its Magic Staff swung down howling toward Song Jians head; Chapter 835 - Chapter 835: Chapter 836 Seeking Wealth and Danger_1 Chapter 835: Chapter 836 Seeking Wealth and Danger_1 The Harpy leader Blood Feather had Vitality Points that were several times that of Song Jian, and even after losing nearly thirty thousand points of Vitality, the remaining points were still enough to allow it to fight with a strategy of trading injury for injury, life for life; Seeing the Harpy leader swinging the Magic Staff toward him, Song Jian immediately released his longsword and retreated. The Magic Staff struck hard where Song Jian had been standing, instantly creating a large crater with debris flying everywhere; Seeing Song Jian abandon his longsword, a savage smile appeared on the Harpy leaders face. Without his weapon, Song Jians threat to it immediately dropped by several times; Before the smile on the Harpy leaders face faded, Song Jian reached out his hand, and the longsword, stuck in the BOSSs chest, seemed to be pulled by a mysterious force, struggling to fly toward Song Jians hand; No! The face of the Harpy leader showed a look of terror, waving the Magic Staff and fiercely striking the ground. Suddenly, lightning spread wantonly, from the point where the staff touched the ground, shooting out countless bolts of lightning, turning the surroundings into a field of thunder and electricity, with myriad bolts lashing out like whips; Under the control of the Harpy leader, several bolts of lightning struck toward the Sky-breaking Sword. A series of muffled sounds exploded and the Sky-breaking Sword in mid-air wobbled a few times, but still firmly flew toward Song Jian; Song Jians face turned pale. His Sky-breaking Sword was connected to his mind. The Harpy leaders electric field was extremely powerful, and the attacks on the Sky-breaking Sword also caused Song Jians mind to be injured, as if a large hammer kept hammering at his sea of consciousness; By the time the Sky-breaking Sword returned to Song Jians hand, his body weakened, and he fell to one knee on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood; The Harpy leader let out an arrogant cry and continued to pounce toward Song Jian, swinging the Magic Staff with a sharp whistling sound through the air and smashed fiercely toward Song Jian, who was kneeling on one knee; Grinding his teeth, Song Jian swung his sword in an attempt to block. With a clang, sparks flew as the Magic Staff was deflected. The Harpy leader shrieked and continued to strike down with the staff, lightning surging over its surface. This time, the Harpy leader used all its strength; Song Jian took a deep breath. He couldnt block this strike and had to roll backward to dodge the attack; Boom! The entire cave shook slightly. The strike was like an explosion of dynamite, with lightning flashing. Song Jian had not yet stood up when he saw that the cooldown for Thousand Swords Art was over. He swung at the empty space in the direction of the Harpy leader; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. This time, only three Spirit Swords were summoned, flying toward the Harpy leader; Song Jian was stunned. This was one more than the minimum number of Spirit Swords he expected to summon. He thought he had mastered the Thousand Swords Art, but to his surprise, such an anomaly occurred; The three Spirit Swords struck the Harpy leader, forcing the BOSS to step back. Song Jian took the opportunity to pull out a healing potion and gulped it down; Through the images transmitted by the stone creature Gulu, he had already seen two thieves entering stealth and approaching inside the cave; Song Jian snorted, and the Vertical Eye at his brow opened, shooting a silver column of light toward the Harpy leader; Boom, boom, boom~ The power of the Eye Kill had also received a significant boost with the rise of Song Jians strength. After 5 seconds, five damage numbers of over a thousand points each floated above the BOSSs head; The cooldown time for the Mysterious Moonlight Sword had expired, and Song Jian leapt forward again, deploying the Liu Guangjian as he rushed toward the BOSS. Two thieves slowly stealthed their way into the cave, unaware that behind them, a pile of scattered stones was quietly observing their every move. Even at max level, a thiefs stealth ability still reduces their movement speed by 20%, which is why both thieves had only entered stealth mode when they neared the cave. What they didnt realize was that the stone pile at the entrance of the cave, which looked just like a bunch of rubble, was actually Song Jians battle pet, closely monitoring everything happening nearby. God of Thieves, with the boss running off and just the two of us left, can we really take him down? asked the somewhat gaunt thief next to the God of Thieves with a touch of concern. Havent you heard the sounds of fighting coming from inside? Humph, thats a level 46 lord-level BOSS. No matter how strong Song Jian is or how confident he is, its not possible for him to kill a lord-level BOSS without getting injured, right? The God of Thieves glanced at his companion. If he hadnt thought about using him as cannon fodder in case of danger, the God of Thieves wouldnt have brought him along for the ambush on Song Jian. Fortune favors the bold. Hes already fighting the BOSS. I dont believe he can kill a level 46 lord-level BOSS as easily as before! A sharp look flashed in the God of Thieves eyes as he heard the sounds of battle from the cave, and a confident expression appeared on his face. Song Jians equipment made the God of Thieves drool with envy. Just one item looted from Song Jians corpse would make him rich, let alone the possibility of reaping the spoils of a level 46 lord-level BOSS. Thinking of this, the God of Thievess heart ignited with fervor. What he didnt know was that the pile of rocks behind him had been staring at them the entire time and only started trembling and slowly reassembling into a nearly two-meter-tall stone golem after they both entered stealth mode. Meanwhile, Song Jian also began to slow down the rhythm of the fight with the BOSS. The lower the BOSSs Vitality Points got, the greater the power of its abilities, and a sudden outburst could instantly inflict grievous wounds on Song Jian, at which point it would be easy for the two thieves to finish him off. His vertical eye opened, piercing the dim cave with its clarity, and soon, Song Jian saw two blurred figures stealthily approaching deeper into the cave. While fighting Blood Feather, Song Jian slowly pulled the BOSS further back. Seeing Song Jian actually fighting a level 46 lord-level BOSS all by himself, the two thieves hearts were still filled with shock. They had only speculated that Song Jian had the strength to solo a level 46 lord-level BOSS, but speculation was all it had been. Now, seeing it with their own eyes, they were still profoundly shaken. Damn, look at his equipment, a full set of golden-quality gear! Ive never even heard of anyone owning a full set of gold gear, let alone seen it! The God of Thieves companions eyes lit up, a golden cross star emerging from his pupils, indicating that he possessed the ability to see the attributes of the opponents equipment. My god, an epic necklace! His necklace is epic! How is this possible; can you actually get epic necklaces now? The God of Thieves was startled and looked at the necklace around Song Jians neck. Since he had turned off his quality glow, the God of Thieves couldnt see anything, but he trusted his companions words a lot. Bringing him along was not only because he thought of using him as cannon fodder but also because of his ability to discern the details of Song Jians equipment, which was one of the main reasons he chose him. It looks like the most valuable piece of equipment on him is that necklace, muttered the God of Thieves, holding a small token in his hand with a hint of glee at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 836 - Chapter 836: Chapter 837 Designated Drop Token_1 Chapter 836: Chapter 837 Designated Drop Token_1 Specified Drop Token! This was a task reward that God of Thieves obtained from a mission, allowing one to specify a drop from a slain targetproviding that the target indeed possessed the item in question; Take a necklace, for example, if the designated target did not have a necklace, then even after utilizing the drop token on them, a necklace would not drop, unless the target was indeed wearing one; However, such specification could be perilous, as the quality of the specified item may not be as high as one imagined! For instance, when God of Thieves hunted a BOSS and noticed that its weapon was quite impressive but didnt know the exact quality, once he specified the weapon, the item that dropped could likely be of white or green quality, valued far less than the specified drop token itself; Therefore, to maximize the effect of the token, one would need a skill like the one currently at his disposal, able to see the attributes of the targets items, then combined with the token, one could reap the utmost benefits; Thinking this, God of Thieves was about to use the token to specify the necklace on Song Jian as the drop, but just as he was about to apply it, he heard an exclamation from the person beside him, The weapon, the weapon is also of epic quality, with such strong attributeshow can there be a one-handed sword with such high damage? Its absolutely top-notch! A tremor went through God of Thieves heart; while most solo players would boast about having a silver-quality item, Song Jian actually had two pieces of epic quality equipment! Even Zeus at most only carries three pieces of gold-quality equipment God of Thieves thought, He truly is worthy of being the leader of the number one battle guild in Doomsday City, rich and imposing. But now, should I aim for his equipment? After hesitating for a moment, God of Thieves eventually decided to go for Song Jians weapon because, after all, a one-handed sword of the same quality was much more valuable than a necklace; Just as God of Thieves was stealthily using the token to make Song Jian drop his one-handed sword, he received a Cannot specify prompt from the system; System: The targets weapon is a bound exclusive weapon and cannot be dropped! Bound exclusive weapon? What is that? God of Thieves was startled, but quickly, he tried specifying Song Jians necklace, and this time he received a Specified successfully prompt from the system; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. Suddenly, an image of a necklace appeared on the surface of the token in his hand, identical to the one Song Jian wore around his neck. God of Thieves subtle actions went unnoticed by his companion, who whispered as he stared intently at Song Jian, Shall we make our move now? Wait a bit longer, his vitality points are still over two thousand. Even if we ambush him now, we wouldnt be able to kill him, and he might even turn the tables on us, God of Thieves shook his head and said; At this moment, Song Jian had already spotted the two thieves some fifteen meters behind him. Engaged in battle with the BOSS, he had been relying on basic attacks; Blood Feathers magic staff technique was at a high level, so even with Song Jians utmost effort to defend, he was somewhat struggling to fend it off; As he fought and slowly retreated, Song Jian appeared to be completely suppressed by the BOSS, exciting the two thieves immediately; Almost there, hes about done for. Hes retreating in our direction. Once he gets close, well join forces and take him down in a second, God of Thieves whispered; What a pity, the BOSS still has half its vitality points left. With our strength, we probably wont be able to take down this level 46 lord-grade BOSS, his companion said with some regret; One must know that BOSSes above level 40 have a certain chance of dropping gold-quality equipment, and he was unaware that God of Thieves had used the specified drop token, so even if they killed Song Jian, it was uncertain if any equipment would drop; Dont be greedy, any piece of equipment that bursts from him will make us rich! The God of Thieves glanced at his companion, a sinister smile curling at the corner of his mouth; Both of them watched as Song Jian slowly backed away, and when he was about five or six meters from them, they already had their weapons firmly in hand, staring intently at Song Jian, with cold sweat beginning to break out on the God of Thieves forehead; Get ready! The God of Thieves whispered; Just then, Song Jian, who had been tangled in battle with the BOSS, suddenly turned his head to look in their direction, a cold smile emerging on his lips; Seeing the bizarre vertical eye on Song Jians forehead, the God of Thieves felt the hairs on his body stand up one by one; No good, he can see through stealth mode! The God of Thieves screamed, immediately turning and running towards the exit of the cave; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jian locked onto the God of Thieves and, like a bolt of lightning, chased after him. The God of Thieves feet emitted a white light as he canceled stealth mode and activated his Acceleration Skill, sprinting outward; The thiefs Acceleration Skill could increase movement speed by 40% for 7 seconds, making it extremely practical for both chasing and escaping; But before Song Jians Mysterious Moonlight Sword, the God of Thieves speed was simply not enough. He hadnt taken two steps before he felt a pain in his back and immediately lost control of his body; Pupu pu~ Countless swords glimmered. The God of Thieves body, like a funnel, had several jets of blood spurting out. Nearly two thousand Vitality Points were instantly obliterated by Song Jian; How, how is this possible All strength left the God of Thieves, and an incredulous expression emerged on his face as he died. He couldnt believe that Song Jian, who was only five levels higher than him, could instantly kill him like this; After killing the God of Thieves, a small token fell from his bodyexactly the Designated Drop Token the God of Thieves had planned to use on Song Jian; If the designated target isnt killed and the user of the token is counter-killed, the token is guaranteed to drop and also resets to an unused state; Song Jian didnt even glance at the token, turned, and swung his sword in the direction of the other thief. More than ten Spirit Swords appeared and, like shooting stars, flew towards the man; Seeing the traces left by the Spirit Swords in the air, even Blood Feather, which was rushing towards Song Jian, paused for a moment. The effect of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision left a deep impression, instilling deep fear; No, dont, mercy, spare me The thief, his face full of terror, actually turned and ran towards the BOSS Blood Feather, deeming Song Jian seemingly more terrifying than this Lord-level BOSS! A malicious smile suddenly appeared on Blood Feathers face as it swung the Magic Staff towards the player, instantly unleashing a lightning bolt as thick as a finger from the staff, striking the player; The damage from the lightning bolt wasnt high, causing only over two hundred points of damage, but it triggered a paralysis effect that left the player completely rigid, unable to move, forced to watch helplessly as more than ten Spirit Swords cleaved into him; Chapter 837 - Chapter 837: Chapter 838 Self-Destruction_1 Chapter 837: Chapter 838 Self-Destruction_1 ` Humans, only capable of slaughtering one another, filthy creatures Seeing Song Jian unhesitatingly killing the two thieves, Blood Feathers face revealed a look of pleasure and let out a shrill cry; Song Jian, with an expressionless face, swung his sword and charged towards Blood Feather. Behind him, the stone creature Gulu had already entered, its hand forming a millstone-sized rock that was hurled at Blood Feather; The stone creature Gulu was Song Jians backup plan, originally intended to deal with the two thieves. However, to his surprise, the thieves panicked upon realizing he had seen through their stealth, wanting nothing but to flee, only to be quickly dispatched by Song Jians swift moves; Blood Feather, eyeing the whistling rock approaching mid-air, snorted coldly. With a flick of the magic staff in hand, a bolt of lightning as thick as an arm burst forth, striking the rock and instantly blasting it to pieces; Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian lunged forward, fiercely striking twice. At that moment, the cooldown for Sword Shadow Clone ended. With a thought, an identical replica of Song Jian appeared, and he immediately executed Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, attacking the BOSS; The Sword Shadow Clones attributes were only 30% of Song Jians own, and its skills were at level one, making the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision it cast only a third as powerful as Song Jians own. However, it still managed to inflict at least two to three thousand damage on the BOSS each time; Song Jian controlled the Sword Shadow Clone to keep a distance from Blood Feather, much like a long-range Mage, continuously using Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision to attack. Meanwhile, he himself was entangled in close combat with the BOSS, as Gulu the stone creature kept forming rocks and throwing them at the BOSS. For a time, BOSS Blood Feather was beset by attacks from three directions, unable to cope with all at once, causing its Vitality Points to steadily decrease; It was only because the cave was too narrow to summon a Black Dragon; otherwise, Blood Feather would have stood even less of a chance against Song Jian; Song Jians Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision could deal nearly ten thousand damage to the BOSS in a single hit, and before long, the BOSSs Vitality Points had dropped to less than a tenth of its total; Only then did Song Jian suddenly remember the specified drop order token he had gotten from the two thieves. After checking its properties, he directly used it on the BOSS to specify the drop of the weapon in its hands; Song Jian noticed that most of Blood Feathers lightning attacks were released from the magic staff, instantaneously, while the other Witch-winged Harpies generated lightning with the movement of their wings. Song Jian guessed that Blood Feathers staff must inherently possess lightning properties, and in the game, a weapon with innate skills meant that it was not low in quality and very valuable. Song Jian didnt have the skill to detect attributes, so he had to rely on his own judgment to use the token; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? After using the specified drop token, an image of a magic staff crackling with lightning surfaced on the face of the token; Humans, harpies will never submit! Blood Feather growled through clenched teeth; I dont need your submission, I just want your life! said Song Jian, sweeping his long sword, and eighteen Spirit Swords appeared, bombarding Blood Feather; Boom, boom, boom~ The Spirit Swords hit Blood Feather, resulting in a series of explosions, but strangely, although this should have depleted Blood Feathers final Vitality Points, there were no numbers indicating damage above its head; Invincible? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, a cold smile forming on the corners of his mouth. Skills like invincibility usually lasted for a very short time. You might survive this time, but what about after ten seconds? Death is inevitable, so why not make it simple and let me Song Jians muttering stopped abruptly, his eyes fixed on Blood Feather, widening in disbelief, he couldnt help but swear, Fuck! ` With a thought, Song Jians figure instantly turned transparent and he turned to flee toward the outside of the cave; At this moment, Blood Feathers body had swelled in size, with blood vessels bulging out prominently and muscles filled with explosive power, a faint red glow surrounded his body, appearing like a light screen; It was this light screen that had blocked the damage from Thousand Swords Art before and even absorbed some of its power. Now, Blood Feather looked like he was about to self-destruct; Song Jian had just turned and fled for less than a second when a deep boom came from behind him, the whole cave shaking violently, as the Sword Shadow Clone lost contact with Song Jian immediately; A wave of air mixed with a strong scent of blood surged forth from behind. At this moment, Song Jian was still in the invincible state of Soul Wander and couldnt actually feel the power of the explosive blast wave; By the time Song Jians invincibility ended, the explosion had gradually subsided, and the blast wave had cracked open the rock walls of the entire cave, creating crevices the width of fingers that spread throughout the caves walls, with small pebbles continuously falling from above; Damn it, this cave is about to collapse! Song Jian cursed under his breath, and quickly turned and ran deeper into the cave. The mission was not to kill Blood Feather, but to get the crown that Blood Feather dropped. Also, the goods that the goblin merchant had were inside the cave. If the cave collapsed, Song Jian was not willing to dig out the cave again by hand; At this point, the little Gulu, a stone creature, had been blasted to pieces, with large chunks of stone slowly gathering from all around, reassembling into a humanoid form; Seeing Song Jian rushing back, the stone creature Gulu let out a sound of grievance: Gulu, gulu gulu~ The stone creature Gulu could reassemble itself no matter how many times it was blasted, as long as its core wasnt destroyed. However, each reassembly required some energy to be consumed; Song Jian had no time to console it. With a raise of his hand, he summoned it into the Pet Space, and dashed toward a magic staff on the ground flashing with lightning; By now, Blood Feathers corpse was nowhere to be found in one piece, but there were still many pieces of loot scattered around the staff. Song Jian hurriedly gathered all the loot, which included the mission item needed by the goblin merchant, the Harpy leaders crown; After that, Song Jian began searching in the depths of the cave for the goblin merchants goods, soon finding several large crates in a corner deep in the cave. As Song Jian placed his hand on these large crates, a progress bar appeared in front of him. He could already hear the sound of rocks cracking close by, and as he watched the slow-moving action bar, Song Jian became anxious; But there was no other way; this was how the game was set up. Whether it was opening crates or picking up mission items, it all required time; I hope this damned rocky cave can be a little tougher, at least sturdy enough to hold out until I complete the mission! Song Jian thought with worry. Soon, the progress bar completed, and the several large crates in front of him slowly disappeared. Song Jian immediately dashed out of the cave. Just as he rushed out, a thunderous rumble came from behind, and the entire cave collapsed; Chapter 838 - Chapter 838: Chapter 839 Harvest_1 Chapter 838: Chapter 839 Harvest_1 Looking back at the collapsed cave behind him, Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. Although his physical strength meant he wouldnt die even if buried, digging his way out wouldnt be an easy feat. Even using Soul Wander to pass through the thick layers of rock would take too much time, and if he dared to attempt it, the most likely outcome would be getting stuck and dying in the rocks; Opening his inventory, Song Jian looked at an item slot showing Gold Seals Goods, a quest item that Song Jian couldnt open and could only return to Gold Seal. This was a task completed at the risk of my life; a mere reward like this isnt enough. I must ask for a higher price! Song Jian thought to himself; From previous tasks, Song Jian had found that even with a set reward, he could still ask for more upon completion, as long as the request was within reason; This task was much more dangerous than the last, with Blood Feather being a Lord-level BOSS and those six slaughters also Elite-level BOSSes, which significantly increased the difficulty of the mission. Aside from the quest item, the inventory also contained three items dropped by Blood Feather, one of which was the staff in its hand, called the Thunderbolt Staff. It was a level forty Dark Gold Quality weapon. Dark Gold Quality is the cream of the crop among gold-quality gear, which comes in pale gold, shiny gold, and dark gold. Dark Gold equipment actually has the potential to be promoted to Epic level, but such an upgrade is incredibly difficult, much like nurturing a Sword Spirit, as it requires the destruction of several, or even dozens of, weapons of the same quality as a price; The attributes boosted by the Thunderbolt Staff were formidable, with no waste stats for a remote magic class profession, and it even came with three skills: Wrath of the Thunder God, Electric Light Barrier, and Instant. Wrath of the Thunder God unleashed a massive thunder orb with tracking ability and powerful force, no less potent than a rocket launcher. Most importantly, this skill didnt require any consumption, and its cooldown was short, only three minutes, meaning every three minutes, a strike as powerful as a single soldiers rocket could be releasedjust the thought was terrifying; The Electric Light Barrier was the same protective Light Shield with electricity retaliation that Blood Feather had cast. Similar to a Mages Frost Shield, not only could it block attacks but it would also cause melee attackers to suffer electric shocks, resulting in paralysis and trembling; As for the Instant skill, it was a teleportation-like ability, allowing users to instantly move tens of meters away. However, for some reason, this skill was greyed out and couldnt be used. When Song Jians eyes fell on this skill, he received a system prompt; System: Your profession does not match the weapons requirements, you cannot obtain the related quest! It looks like I need to complete a quest to activate this skill! Song Jian thought to himself. This staff was better than he expected. If the third skill Instant could also be activated, Song Jian even felt it could rival an Epic level Magic Staff in value. Such a weapon naturally couldnt be sold. It would be better to give it to Wang Qi and award it to the player who contributed most to the guild; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? Song Jian obtained the staff by using a designated loot token, which broke immediately after acquiring the staff, serving as a one-time-use item. Once successfully used, it could no longer be utilized. Apart from the staff, Blood Feather also dropped a Battle Pet Egg and a feather emanating silver light; The Battle Pet Egg goes without saying C it could hatch into a Witch-winged Harpy. These flying battle pets were worth much more than regular pets, and if well raised, they could even enable their owners to fly for short periods, making it half a flying mount; As for the feather, it was an item similar to a token, akin to the black badge Song Jian previously received that allowed him to partake in a unique job assessment; Using this feather, one could enter a hidden dungeon called Harpys Nest. Its a level forty, grade five dungeon that would be a death sentence for less than ten elite players above level forty to enter; however, if one could successfully conquer it, the rewards would be substantially greater than those of a normal level forty dungeon; Maybe I dont need Hawk eggs to form a flying cavalry brigade! Song Jian toyed with the silver-glowing feather, thinking to himself; If he could put together a team entirely comprised of Witch-winged Harpies, its power would likely not be far off from a team with flying mounts. Whether it could be achieved depended on how Wang Qi utilized this hidden dungeon pass; After sorting himself out a bit, Song Jian headed towards the Goblin merchant. There was still a task reward waiting for him there; Upon seeing Song Jian return unharmed, the Goblin merchant Gold Seal narrowed his eyes, his expression morphing from surprise to sheer joy; Gold Seal stepped out from the shadows of the rocks eagerly, arms wide open, running towards Song Jian as if welcoming a hero; Haha, great favored one of the gods, I knew you could do it. Have you brought back poor old Gold Seals goods? Gold Seal asked joyfully. Of course! Song Jian said with a slight smile, taking out six Guardian Feathers and a small crimson crown from his inventory and laying them before Gold Seal; Seeing the six Guardian Feathers and the crown of the Harpy leader, a look of relief spread across Gold Seals face. He continued to look at Song Jian with hopeful eyes. Before we finalize the task completion, shouldnt we talk about the task details first? Song Jian said with a hint of malice, fixing his gaze on Gold Seal. You only mentioned that the Harpy leader was a BOSS, but you didnt say that the six Harpy slayers were also BOSSes. Do you know, your omission nearly got me killed there! Gold Seal was momentarily taken aback, puzzled, I didnt say? I thought I did. Arent you forgetting that before we Before he could finish, Song Jian let out a cold snort and snatched back the six Guardian Feathers and the Harpy leaders crown, turning to leave; Wait, wait, I remember now, I did forget to tell you, alright, Ill increase the task reward by 20%, thats the best concession I can make. Is that acceptable? Gold Seal hurriedly said. Song Jian smiled faintly, took out all the items again, and handed them to Gold Seal, who handed over six Hawk eggs to Song Jian with a pained expression; Chapter 839 - Chapter 839: Chapter 840 Pond_1 Chapter 839: Chapter 840 Pond_1 The quest reward this time was five Hawk mount eggs, and with a 20% increase in rewards, that was essentially an extra Hawk egg given out. You should know, these are flying mounts, and their price is now over three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, with them being perpetually in short supply. Plus, the reason Song Jian entered here was precisely for these flying mounts; Do you have any more? Ill pay for them! Song Jian stared at the Goblin merchant Jin Yins cargo box and asked; Its very expensive. These are flying mounts. If it werent for this batch of goods, I would never have offered them as quest rewards, said the Goblin merchant, his face pained. Dont worry, market price. You wont be at a loss! Song Jian reassured him. At this moment, the Goblin merchant was quietly placing six Guardian Feathers and a crimson Harpy leaders crown into the cargo box when a sudden insight struck Song Jians mind. I originally thought these quest items were merely hunting proofs, but it seems their value far exceeds my imagination! Song Jian thought to himself. Being able to offer up five, no, six Hawk flying mount eggs as a reward, apart from being able to retrieve the goods, likely meant the value of these quest items was not much less than the Hawk eggs themselves; Upon this realization, Song Jians expression turned grim; Seeing Song Jians gaze fixed on those quest items, Goblin merchant Jin Yins complexion also changed, and with a sigh, he said, Alright, alright, since youve helped me out this much, Ive got another five Hawk eggs here. Ill sell them all to you. As he spoke, Jin Yin pulled another five Hawk eggs from the cargo box and placed them in front of Song Jian; Having spent over a million Doomsday Coins on these five Hawk eggs, Song Jians expression visibly softened after completing the transaction, which inwardly relieved Jin Yin. By the way, is there any other secret place in this valley besides the Harpies nests? Song Jian asked as he put the Hawk eggs into his inventory and stood up, looking around. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. This isnt the Harpies nest but merely a simple place. Besides, the Harpies that occupy this area are just traitors who have escaped from the actual Harpy nests. They are now no more than a band of bandits and have nothing to do with true Harpies, said Jin Yin, shaking his head. The real Harpy nests are hidden within a Spatial Rift. Without a key, its impossible to find the place. Its said to be a paradise for Harpies, with ten great mountains as their dwelling! Ten great mountains? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, thinking of the silver feather in his inventory slot, the token that could open the Harpy nests, likely the key Jin Yin mentioned that could enter the Harpy nests; Yes, ten great mountains! Jin Yin nodded, his face showing a longing as he said, It is said that within these mountains lie the true treasures of the Harpies, valuables collected by them over hundreds of years, priceless indeed. Unfortunately, its the real home of the Harpies, and without being one of them, its simply impossible to enter! Song Jian smiled faintly, now that his mission was accomplished, he no longer needed to stay in this valley. Just as he was about to bid farewell to the Goblin merchant, a sharp hawks cry suddenly echoed from the distant valley, instantly changing his expression. Are there Hawks in this valley too? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help asking. I dont know, I just followed these harpies here and didnt know there was anything in this valley, the goblin merchant shook his head and said. Song Jian nodded without saying anything and turned towards the direction where he had just heard the cry of the hawks; The goblin merchant stayed where he was to take stock of his inventory that had been returned to him. After he had packed up everything, he was ready to leave when he suddenly stopped, seemingly recalling something. He then hid all of his goods in the shadow of a large rock and stealthily headed in the direction Song Jian had left; The valley was vast. Along the way, Song Jian managed to gather a few rare herbs in the valleys forest, a fruitful harvest. Passing through the forest, he came upon a waterfall. The waterfall was only a few meters wide and over ten meters high. Below it was a deep pond from which a faint threat seemed to emanate, as if there was something lurking that could endanger his life; Looking up, Song Jian saw two adult hawks circling constantly above the waterfall, crying out mournfully again and again. Sometimes they even looked as though they would dive down, but ultimately, they seemed to have a deep wariness of the area and never did come down. Song Jian found it odd and began to search carefully around the edge of the pond. Before long, he spotted two young hawks, each about the size of a chick, flapping their newly grown downy wings as they tumbled over each other on the grass, trying to stand up. Hawk chicks? Song Jians eyes narrowed. Natural flying pets like these were easy to find but difficult to capture due to the adult hawks that invariably guarded them nearby; These two young hawks had somehow fallen into the valleys grassland, and the adult hawks guarding them did not dare to come down because of the creature lurking in the pond; Song Jian strode over and caught the two young hawks in his palm. Seeing Song Jian capture the young hawks, the two adult hawks overhead cried out in despair and actually turned to leave; System: You have discovered young hawk chicks. Would you like to subdue them to become combat pets/flying mounts? Generally, after capturing a young beast, there are two types of training directions: one as a combat pet that can aid in battle, and the other as a mount; As it is now, once a direction is chosen, it cannot be changed. If you opt to train them as combat pets, the young hawks will develop towards combat as they level up. If you choose to train them as flying mounts, they will develop towards carrying riders in flight. Song Jian directly chose to decline. Whether it was flying mounts or combat pets, Black Dragon already met his needs; he decided to just take the two young hawks back to Wang Qi to establish a flying cavalry unit. Having taken the young hawk chicks, Song Jian began to carefully inspect the surroundings. This was a valley, and there wouldnt be young hawks here under normal circumstances; Soon, Song Jian noticed on the cliff next to the waterfall, there was a vast cluster of holes in the rock that looked like honeycombs. These holes were identical to those he had seen when he first entered this valley. It was not hard to imagine that behind these holes were more hawk nests; Looking back, Song Jian realized this place was at least several hundred meters from the area where he had entered the valley. He hadnt expected the territory of Eagle Falcon Cliff to be so vast, and the number of hawks in Eagle Falcon Cliff was likely far greater than he had initially discovered; Chapter 840 - Chapter 840: Chapter 841: The Magical Snake Meat_1 Chapter 840: Chapter 841: The Magical Snake Meat_1 Looking at the cave in front of him, Song Jian squinted his eyes and started to observe carefully. These two hawk fledglings must have rolled out from these holes, right? Song Jian speculated. In the holes he had passed by earlier, there were many corpses of hawk fledglings. The holes there were steep, and once the hawk fledglings entered, they could easily crash into sharp rocks and die from injuries if they couldnt control their bodies; Looking at these two hawk fledglings, although they seemed a bit listless, their bodies were unharmed. It seemed that the holes in this area were relatively gentle, and the fledglings could fall from their nests without sustaining serious injuries; If thats the case, there should be many traces of hawk fledglings around here. Why is there not a single trace left? Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly as he observed the area; Just then, the surface of the pool beneath the waterfall started to ripple gently, and a massive snake, seven to eight meters long, slowly swam out from the pool, lunging toward him from behind; The giant snakes scales glistened with a metallic sheen, effortlessly sliding across the water without making a sound. Moreover, it seemed to fly, for once it left the water, it soared into the air and lunged straight for Song Jians back; Song Jian was examining the holes that were taller than a person, wondering whether he should crawl through them to check the hawk nests. Perhaps, with some luck, he could catch a few more hawk fledglings. At that moment, a faint whizzing noise suddenly reached Song Jians ears, and a faint stench wafted to his nostrils. On the ground, a thick shadow was pouncing toward him; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision! Song Jian gripped the long sword in his hand and turned around to slash at the void behind him; Nearly twenty Spirit Swords floated out of thin air in front of him, following his gaze towards the shadow, whooshing through the air toward it; Boom boom boom~ After a series of explosions, the python that looked much like a giant forest boa had fallen and already turned into a corpse, its body full of sword wounds over a foot long, continuously spurting blood; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? This python was just a level 43 common monster with less than six thousand Vitality Points and was instantly killed by Song Jian; staring at the three-inch horn protruding from the giant snakes forehead, Song Jians thoughts stirred, picking up a level 40 green quality item the snake had dropped, he casually cast a Dissection Spell; Song Jians Dissection Spell was still low level, and he hadnt practiced it specifically. Now, seeing the three-inch horn on the pythons forehead, he became curious and couldnt help casting the Dissection Spell. Surprisingly, it was successful. The monsters corpse, which had already started to burn with transparent flames, began to vanish slowly, leaving behind two items on the ground; Huh, pale golden material? Song Jian was surprised to see a piece of snake meat emitting a pale golden glow on the ground and a blue quality horn, a hint of delight appearing on his face. This was the first time Song Jian had encountered a material of golden quality; Strange, my Dissection Spell level isnt high. How could it produce such high-quality material? Song Jian looked at the two materials in his hands, feeling puzzled; With his level of Dissection Spell, it was most likely that he would produce materials of grey quality, which were utterly useless. With some luck, he might get white quality materials that could be used, but it was difficult to get green or higher quality materials; Not to mention this golden quality material, even if he could normally gather this blue horn, Song Jian would probably be happy for several days. It is quite strange! Song Jian began to inspect the properties of these two materials; The blue-quality horn appeared quite ordinary, a forging material to be utilized for crafting daggers or short swords; However, the light-gold-quality snake meat opened Song Jians eyes. Magic snake meat, cooking ingredient, quality: gold, effect when used: can be used in cooking to have a high chance of making food that permanently increases attributes; requirement for use: cooking skill level eight; material description: This is a piece of material filled with magical power, its a dream ingredient for many chefs, by using it you can make various kinds of food that increase attributes, and as for which attributes will be increased, that depends on your cooking methods and your cooking level! A cooking material that permanently increases attributes? Song Jian wore a surprised look on his face; Among players, there had always been a rumor that, if cooking skills reached the top level, one could concoct food that permanently increases attributes, but that had always been just an unconfirmed tale, and no one had ever made real material that could increase attributes; Song Jian always thought, even if such rumors were true, it would surely be due to some high-quality recipe; unexpectedly, the legend did exist, and what could make such food was not dependent on the recipe, but on the cooking materials; Cooking was one of the best life skills for leveling up, and after some time in the game, almost all players would acquire this skill; Song Jians cooking skill had already been leveled to nine, and he did not lack various high-quality cooking materials; besides purchasing some recipes at the auction house, Song Jian had also researched many recipes on his own, especially since his cooking skills were quite good in the real world; Seeing this material, Song Jian became somewhat impatient, immediately lighting a bonfire and starting to use this material; as he did not have the corresponding supplementary ingredients at hand, he could only use it to make the simplest grilled meat; And the properties of this material also confirmed to Song Jian that the attributes of the food made would not depend on the recipe, but rather on this gold-quality material; Suddenly, a piece of fragrant grilled meat, emitting a faint gold glow, appeared before Song Jians eyes. Indeed, the final quality of the food is determined by the material, not the cooking skill or recipe! Song Jian thought to himself as he observed the attribute of the grilled meat. Magical Grilled Meat, food, quality: gold, effect when used: after consumption, permanently increases Constitution by 2 points, every second increases Vitality Points by 128, for a total increase of 3200 Vitality Points, if consumed for more than 15 seconds, it can restore all hunger levels, and also grant a temporary effect of Constitution +10 for a duration of 30 minutes; item description: the effect of the permanent attribute increase from the same type of food can only take effect once per person; Without hesitation, Song Jian ate the steaming grilled meat, thereby increasing his Constitution by 2 points and gaining a temporary effect of Constitution +10; Even without the temporary effect, Song Jians Constitution had reached 106 points, and considering that each point of Constitution increased Vitality Points by fifty, his Vitality Points had already exceeded five thousand, which was higher than that of some poorly equipped warriors; Its a pity, you can only eat the same kind of food once, otherwise just by food alone, one could build a veritable vitality powerhouse, Song Jian mused inwardly. But soon, a lightbulb went off in his mind: The same kind of food, the same kind of food if I change the cooking method, wouldnt it become a different kind of food? Damn it, besides Constitution, I still have other attributes, and even if the food increases Constitution, the effects of different recipes are not the same With that thought, Song Jians gaze shifted toward the pond, his eyes filled with deep expectation; PS: Thank you Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 841 - Chapter 841: Chapter 842: The Bottom of the Pool_1 Chapter 841: Chapter 842: The Bottom of the Pool_1 Standing by the waterfall basins waters, Song Jian looked down; The depth of this pool was unfathomable, and even though he utilized his vertical eye, Song Jian could see nothing. Yet, he could sense that deep within these waters lurked many strange creatures, or perhaps monsters; In such a situation, jumping in rashly would be nothing short of suicide. After pondering for a while, Song Jian took out a piece of raw meat from his pack, which was also a cooking ingredient. However, he did not use it to make food, but instead used a scalpel to slice it into finger-thick strips, then threw them one by one into the pool; Song Jian waited quietly. Soon, the water began to waggle, becoming more and more violent. Several dark shadows continuously stirred the water, all heading towards the surface; As expected, its impossible for there to be only one of these pythons Song Jian smiled faintly, slowly backing away as he gripped the long sword in his hand. Very soon, dozens of giant pythons burst out of the water and lunged towards Song Jian. These pythons were massive in size, yet their movement speed was not slow at all. Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision! In an instant, more than ten long swords enveloped the pythons, with explosions sounding one after another, disrupting their assault; Following that, Song Jian threw his long sword into the air, immediately conjuring five long swords that formed the Five Elements Sword Array, engulfing the dozen or so pythons that had surged out of the pool; The Sword Qi Value dropped by more than half in an instant. The Invisible Sword Array consumed Sword Qi Value based on the number and strength of the targets. Once the Sword Qi Value was depleted, the Five Elements Sword Array would collapse on its own. Fortunately, after learning the vital energy chapter of the Sword Control Skill, Song Jians Sword Qi Value limit had increased considerably. And after advancing into the golden Sword Qi, the quality of his Sword Qi had improved several times, with an extremely fast recovery speed. Dealing with a dozen ordinary monsters required a larger consumption to condense the Sword Formation, but maintaining it did not require too much Sword Qi; From within the murky sword mist, came the continuous hissing and roaring of the pythons. The levels of these pythons ranged from the lowest at forty-two to no higher than forty-five, with most of their Vitality Points around six thousand. As sword light flickered, each strike inflicted seven to eight hundred points of damage on them, so it wasnt long before the hissing within the Sword Formation gradually weakened, until silence prevailed; After all the pythons had perished, Song Jian astonishingly discovered that not only did these pythons provide precious cooking materials, but the Experience Points they offered were also surprisingly high. These dozen or so pythons actually provided over two hundred thousand Experience Points, increasing Song Jians experience bar by more than 5%; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. The only regret is that the drop rate is just too low! Song Jian said with some frustration as he looked at the sparse white-quality equipment scattered on the ground; Over a dozen monsters of level forty and above had only dropped three pieces of level forty white-quality equipment and two pieces of green-quality equipment. No materials had dropped at all. With such a drop rate, if Song Jian hadnt known he could extract precious cooking materials from their bodies, he probably would have lost interest in these monsters after just one fight; Using the scalpel to dissect one python after another, Song Jian obtained quite a few materials. After completing the dissection, Song Jians dissection skill also advanced to level eight; Every python could be dissected into a piece of pale golden-quality cooking ingredient, and there were also some materials like blue-quality snake skin and scales. Just these materials alone are probably worth a lot of money! A smile appeared on Song Jians face; In addition to the miraculous snake meat, Song Jian also got eight pieces of snake skin for making level forty leather armor, and scales for making level forty scale armor. However, he only managed to gather two horns from atop their heads, along with the one he had gathered before, totaling three horns collected; Looking at the dozen or so pieces of pale golden snake meat in his inventory, Song Jian cracked a slight smile and began to repeat the action he had used to attract the giant pythons previously; For the entire day, Song Jian, much like fishing, lured one python after another from the depths of the pond and then used his sword techniques to kill them all; Magical snake meat, Song Jian collected over a hundred pieces in total, along with a large amount of other materials. Most importantly, Song Jians level had risen directly by one, from thirty-eight to thirty-nine; Song Jian allocated the skill points to the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, increasing the power of each strike from the previous 35% to 40%. The increase was not large, but the overall damage had increased by at least over two thousand; Looking at the pale golden snake meat in his inventory, Song Jian thought to himself, If all these materials were cooked into food, the attribute enhancement alone would probably be equivalent to successfully passing a B-tier first-order combat power assessment world! Due to the recipes and consumption limits, it was impossible for Song Jian to use all these materials by himself, so he would definitely have to share some with other members of his alliance. Moreover, cooking with this snake meat would increase the speed of earning cooking experience points much faster than usual. Even if sold, each piece of snake meat fetching thirty thousand Doomsday Coins would probably attract many eager buyers; However, the current Song Jian was no longer in need of Doomsday Coins. What he preferred now was bartering, and these pieces of snake meat could potentially be exchanged for many valuable items; Continuing to lure, no more giant pythons emerged from the pond. It seemed that Song Jian had exterminated them all. Shaking his head, Song Jian was ready to turn around and leave; But at that moment, Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then turned around and jumped directly into the pond, slowly sinking towards the bottom; This pond was truly strange, having nurtured such peculiar giant pythons. Song Jian wanted to see what oddities lay at the bottom of the water; The pond was silent inside, and the deeper Song Jian dived, the greater the pressure he felt. If not for the significant enhancement of his physical quality, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to endure for long and would have had to surface; After about fifteen minutes, Song Jians surroundings were utterly dim, and he could only open his vertical eye on his forehead to observe everything around him. Indeed, the giant pythons at the bottom of the pond seemed to have all been lured ashore and killed by Song Jian. There was no sign of any monster presence in the pond. After a while, Song Jian suddenly felt as if he had passed through a thin layer, and he fell straight to the bottom of the pond; The bottom of the pond was dry sand without a trace of moisture, while about seven or eight meters above his head, there was a layer of membrane emitting a faint luminescence, resembling a half-spherical bowl, firmly sealing off the bottom of the pond; Indeed, the place that could nurture such giant pythons was not as ordinary as I initially thought! Song Jian patted the sand off his body and stood up; The luminescent barrier was seven or eight meters above the bottom, and Song Jian had fallen from there quite unexpectedly. If it had been an ordinary person, they might have been severely injured, but for Song Jian, he hadnt suffered any damage whatsoever. Walking along the pond bottom covered with fine white sand, Song Jian suddenly caught sight of a flash of dark gold light ahead, instantly capturing all of his attention; Chapter 842 - Chapter 842: Chapter 843 Cooking_1 Chapter 842: Chapter 843 Cooking_1 The area at the bottom of the pool was not large, roughly just three to five acres. The dark gold light Song Jian had seen was right beside a rock at the bottom. As he approached, he discovered that it was actually a plant over three feet tall; This plant looked like bamboo, with rings of nodes on its surface from which several branches extended, sprouting palm-sized leaves; These leaves were covered with dense, gnawed marks. Looking closely, the partially eaten leaves seemed to be what remained, and many leaves had been devoured completely, leaving only the bare bamboo stalks; To think that a bamboo plant is growing at the bottom of the pool, how strange! Song Jian lightly touched the bamboo and its attributes immediately appeared before his eyes; Vitality Jade Bamboo, a rare treasure, usage effect: every ten days, it grows thirty bamboo leaves which can be used for alchemy, making Vitality Pills; directly consumed, they can heal wounds and increase the upper limit of Vitality Points, with a maximum use of 5 leaves; item description: this item can create its own world, resistant to water and fire, and once rooted, it cannot be moved! Increase Vitality Points? Song Jians eyes lit up. Players of all professions coveted treasures that could improve Vitality Points, and this jade bamboo was priceless; What a pity it cant be transplanted; otherwise, I would move it to the Spirit Field in the Manor Castle, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly; This was the wilderness, and once discovered by others, not only would all its leaves be plucked, but the jade bamboo itself could also be destroyed; At this time, nearly all the leaves on the jade bamboo had been eaten, and there were less than three days left until the bamboo would grow new leaves. Song Jian thought for a moment, then took out several Sword Qi Stones and set up an Illusion Sword Array around the Vitality Jade Bamboo to conceal it; After everything was done, Song Jian thoroughly searched the bottom of the pool again but found nothing else. He then turned and headed toward the upper stream of the pool; Back in Manor Castle, Song Jian found that Li Keer and Wang Qi were waiting for him in the castles conference room; Seeing Song Jian appear, Li Keer immediately rushed up, grabbed his sleeve and asked with anticipation, Brother Song Jian, did you get the hawk eggs? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Song Jian smiled slightly and took out all the hawk eggs from his pack, along with two young hawk fledglings, and placed them all on the conference table; Seeing that Song Jian had gained so much from just one trip, Wang Qis eyes nearly popped out; How is that possible, how did you get so many? Wang Qi murmured to himself. Brother Song Jian, youre amazing! Li Keer jumped up, immediately attracted by the fluffy hawk fledglings, and ran over to play with them; I heard that Eagle Falcon Cliff is very dangerous, and that the hawks there have a collective vengeance. If you provoke one, a whole swarm will come at you. How did you manage to get so many? Wang Qi asked, puzzled. Although Song Jian was powerful, Wang Qi had also sent people to scout. With hundreds of hawks chasing en masse, even someone as strong as Song Jian wouldnt likely last long. I sneaked up there and entered a valley through a tunnel in a hawks nest, which was filled with Witch-winged Harpies, Song Jian divulged without reservation. I met a goblin merchant there whose goods had been stolen by the harpies. I retrieved the goods for it, and these are part of the quest rewards. Quest rewards, a hint of disappointment flashed in Wang Qis eyes. Such quests were often one-time and couldnt be replicated. Although Song Jian acquired more than ten eagle falcon eggs this time, he was still far from being able to establish a flying cavalry unit. If he could not find other ways to obtain eagle falcon eggs, the formation of the City of Hopes flying cavalry unit seemed an unattainable goal. Seeing Wang Qis expression, Song Jian smiled slightly and said, Dont worry, we will soon have more eagle falcon eggs. In no more than ten days, that goblin merchant will bring a large quantity, and we can just buy them directly! Upon hearing this, Wang Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief. The development of the Valley of the Undead was ongoing. Aside from the Shadow Forest, the gems from the river beside the Undead Tower also had excellent properties. Their supply was in high demand but scarce, so their prices remained high, bringing in a net profit of about 100,000 to the City of Hope every day. If not for the rapid development of the City of Hope, they would have amassed a huge fortune by now. Is there anyone in the alliance specifically skilled in cooking? Song Jian asked. Cooking? Wang Qi pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, Yes, Song Dapeng. Hes thirty-two this year. In the real world, he is a chef at a five-star hotel. Since entering the game, he hasnt been much into leveling and is only level twenty-six now. However, his cooking skills have reached the Master Level, with more than a hundred recipes to his name, most of which he has figured out himself! In the real world, if one is a chef, comprehending recipes in the game is a very simple matter; they only need to replicate a dish from reality in the game to comprehend the corresponding recipe. Where is he now? I have some materials that I need him to prepare! Song Jian said. Hes been busy these past two days decorating his shop, getting ready to open a restaurant near the plaza. Wait a moment, I will notify him to come here, Wang Qi said. Within a short time, a bearded man was led in. Seeing Wang Qi, Song Dapengs face showed a flattering smile. He bobbed his head and wrung his hands, laughing, Wang, Lord Wang, did you call for me? Wang Qi pulled him over to Song Jian and said, Lord Mayor, this is Song Dapeng! When Wang Qi addressed Song Jian as the Lord Mayor, Song Dapeng was startled and bowed repeatedly to Song Jian, saying nervously, Lord, Lord Mayor, Im sorry, I havent seen you before. My apologies! Song Dapeng, dont be nervous, Song Jian laughed. He took out all the snake meat from his bag and spread it on the table, saying, I called you here because I need your help with something. I have a batch of cooking materials, and I want you to process all of it into food. As soon as he heard that Song Jian only wanted him to cook, Song Dapeng immediately relaxed and nodded repeatedly, Rest assured, Lord Mayor, I wont waste a bit of the materials and guarantee that everything will be of at least fine quality! Even with the same recipes, the higher ones cooking skills, the higher the grade of the food produced. With Song Dapengs Master Level cooking skills, he could ensure that every dish he made would be at least of fine quality, if not higher. Good, Song Jian nodded and said, However, I have one requirement: the food you make must not be the same; you have to create a different dish for each type of material! Song Dapeng was taken aback. He turned his head to look at the pile of snake meat on the conference table that resembled a small mountain and his eyes widened in astonishment, Gold, gold quality ingredients Chapter 843 - Chapter 843: Chapter 844 Master Level_1 Chapter 843: Chapter 844 Master Level_1 Though Song Dapeng had not been playing the game for long, he had already encountered thousands upon thousands of different ingredients. The various monsters in the game could all drop cooking materials, even the lowest level Zombies could drop Zombie meat as a cooking ingredient. This made it evident how incredibly complex the variety of cooking materials in the game was; Up till now, most of the cooking ingredients Song Dapeng had seen were of white quality, and the best he had seen was blue quality. He had never even seen silver quality ingredients, so you can imagine how his heart pounded violently when he saw so many gold quality cooking ingredients now; Master Level culinary skills, when used with ordinary cooking ingredients and recipes, could no longer increase proficiency. While he could develop recipes himself, obtaining high-level cooking ingredients was not something a player of barely over level twenty could do at will. Most of the Doomsday Coins Song Dapeng earned in the game were spent on purchasing high-level cooking ingredients. This was also why he wanted to open a restaurant in the City of Hopeto earn more Doomsday Coins. These, all these need to be cooked? Song Dapeng looked at the mountain-like pile of snake meat, feeling his throat turn dry and his palms sweaty; Yes, but each portion of ingredient can only make one type of dish. There are a total of one hundred thirty-six portions here, meaning you have to make one hundred thirty-six different dishes. Can you do it? Song Jian said to Song Dapeng in a calm tone. Upon touching the ingredients and seeing their attributes, Song Dapeng instantly understood what Song Jian meant. It would be the greatest waste if these ingredients were not turned into different dishes. Song Jian glanced at the ingredients with a trace of regret in his eyes. With so many gold quality cooking ingredients, he could have advanced to Expert Level culinary skills at the very least, but to him, using these ingredients to upgrade his culinary skills would be an utter waste. During the cooking process, not only would it fail to maximize the potential of the ingredients, it might also lead to a massive waste; Take the same grilled meat, for example, the grilled meat prepared by Song Jian could only increase physical constitution by 2 points. But if it was made by Song Dapeng, the same grilled meat might increase constitution by three, or even more, points; I can. I have already mastered over one hundred eighty recipes. Though not all of them use meat as the main ingredient, I can definitely develop new dishes, ensuring these ingredients are used to their fullest! Song Dapeng assured with a serious face; Good, then you stay here and finish them in the next two days. You cannot leave the Manor Castle until youre done! Song Jian stared at Song Dapeng as he spoke. Song Dapeng was startled but quickly nodded in agreement; These gold quality cooking ingredients were worth their weight in gold. Even if thrown directly into the auction, they would sell for at least several million Doomsday Coins. Money can sway hearts, so Song Jian had to take some precautions. City Lord, where did you find so many gold quality cooking ingredients? Thats amazing. This time, Song Dapeng is going to have a blast. With so many ingredients, his Master Level cooking proficiency will soar! Wang Qis face was full of astonishment. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? Seeing these materials, Wang Qi was dazzled. Permanent attribute-increasing materials, if only made into food, would almost be of comparable value to Attribute Fruits; You should know, now an Attribute Fruit is sold for up to one hundred fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, and thats with demand exceeding supply. If not for the fact that consuming too many of the same Attribute Fruit is ineffective, their price would have already skyrocketed even further; Song Jian smiled slightly. These gold quality ingredients were much more precious than the Attribute Fruits currently on the market. The Attribute Fruits available can only increase one to two attribute points, while even with his level nine cooking skills, Song Jian could make food that would increase 2 points. If Song Dapeng were to cook, the resulting food would probably increase attribute points by at least three, if not four or more; After its all done, we can give some to the brothers in the City of Hope Alliance as a benefit! said Song Jian with a smile; The City of Hope Alliance had become very selective about adding new players. Any player wanting to join the City of Hope Alliance had to undergo strict assessment, and even if they passed, they could only become peripheral members of the alliance. They were required to undergo a three-year probation period and make significant contributions to the alliance before they could become official members. Such stringent conditions would normally discourage many players, yet to Song Jians surprise, thousands of players swarmed the City of Hope Alliances registration office, eager to join the moment the conditions were announced. Wang Qis eyes sparkled as he realized that when Song Jian mentioned benefits for the alliance brothers, he was referring to those players who had followed them and fought to the death in the city-building task. These players were the core members of the alliance and naturally would be the first to receive any good items. Three days quickly passed. Song Dapeng, with red-rimmed eyes, laid out dish after dish on the conference room table. The table, twelve meters long and more than three meters wide, was filled with all sorts of foods, rich in color, aroma, and flavor, that just one glance could make anyones mouth water uncontrollably. Dapeng, what level is your cooking skill? Wang Qi asked, looking at Song Dapeng who appeared exhausted yet excited, teasing him. Master Level Nine! Song Dapeng said proudly. You must know, life skills are graded from one to ten, and reaching level ten is considered a milestone. After level ten, one advances to a Junior title. After Junior Level Ten, one progresses to Intermediate, and so forth, up to Master Level. Previously, Song Dapeng was only at Master Level Three, but after cooking over a hundred dishes with golden ingredients, he had shot straight up to Master Level Nine! Impressive! Wang Qi exclaimed in surprise. Whats the level above Master? It should be Grandmaster Level, but you must complete a certain task to advance to Grandmaster Level, Song Dapeng said, though no one had told him this information. It had come to him when he advanced to Master Level Nine. Mayor, please try some of these dishes. They can all permanently enhance attributes! Song Dapeng said to Song Jian with a beaming smile, Out of one hundred and thirty-six ingredients, Ive made seventy-eight of excellent quality and fifty-eight of perfect quality! Perfect quality? Song Jian glanced over the dishes, which all gave off a faint golden glow, with no obvious differences at the surface. Yes, the effect of the excellent quality food increases by 40%, and the perfect quality food by 100%. That is to say, food that originally could only increase an attribute by 3 points would increase it by 4 points if its of excellent quality and by 6 points if its of perfect quality! Song Dapeng explained. Song Jian nodded and began to taste the dishes one by one. After sampling a few dishes, Song Jians brow furrowed. He realized that his earlier assumption was somewhat off. Not all different recipes necessarily led to increased attributes. Within these dishes, some increased strength by 4 points, others by 5 points, and some even by 6 points. Although the dishes were different, Song Jian could only choose one type. If he ate a dish that increased strength by 4 points, then the dishes that increased it by 5 or 6 points would no longer have any effect on him. Chapter 844 - Chapter 844: Chapter 845 Emerald Bamboo Leaves_1 Chapter 844: Chapter 845 Emerald Bamboo Leaves_1 Looking at the table full of food, Song Jians brows furrowed, which made Song Dapeng think Song Jian was dissatisfied, and he immediately became nervous; After trying a few more dishes, Song Jian found that although the effects of foods that increased the same attribute could not stack, if one dish only increased strength, while another dish increased both strength and agility, the effects of these two foods could stack; After being selective, Song Jian ate a total of thirteen dishes. With each dish adding an average of five attribute points, he gained over sixty attribute points in total, nearly equivalent to passing an A-grade first tier Combat Power assessment; moreover, both his Vitality Points and Spirit Points limits had also increased by five hundred; This time, Song Jians strength had greatly improved. The increase in basic attributes determined the improvement in Combat Power. It was an all-around enhancement whether it was in attack, defense, reaction speed, or the speed of action. Now, he could even confront an early second tier Combat Power opponent head-on. One must know that to reach second tier Combat Power, one needed to be at least level fifty, and Song Jian had just reached level thirty-nine; Song Dapeng, you did very well, and I am very satisfied, Song Jian said to Song Dapeng with a smile, Tell me, what kind of reward would you like as compensation? As long as its not excessive, I can fulfill it! Hearing Song Jian say he was satisfied, Song Dapeng, whose heart had been in his throat, immediately felt it fall back to his stomach, and he waved his hands continuously, saying, This time my cooking skill has improved to the ninth master level. Honestly, Ive taken advantage of the City Lord. How dare I ask for compensation? No need, no need at all! That wont do. You were the one I asked for help, and I heard that in order to prepare these dishes, you did not sleep for three days and nights, even developing a few recipes that have never existed before! Song Jian shook his head and said, If you have made an effort, there must be a reward! Even though Song Jian said this, Song Dapeng still persistently refused, and he was already sweating profusely in his anxiety; Wang Qi glanced at Song Dapeng and whispered into Song Jians ear, If the City Lord really wants to give him compensation, why not just give him the shop he is currently using to open his store? In the City of Hope Alliance, shops, like land within a territory, are leased and not for sale. All players who want to open a store must rent these shops; Desiring to start a restaurant, Song Dapeng had rented more than a hundred square meters of commercial space near the square. Hearing Wang Qis suggestion, Song Jian nodded slightly and said to Wang Qi, You handle that matter. Ill just need to sign off on it when the time comes. The sale of land within the city must be approved with the City Lord seal by Song Jian, otherwise, no one could sell even an inch of land; Old Song, you really scored big this time. You should know that no shop in the city has ever been sold before. To show his thanks, the City Lord has decided to gift you the shop youre using for your store! Wang Qi laughed heartily and patted Song Dapeng on the shoulder. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. What, what? Its given to me? Song Dapengs face was one of disbelief, then he burst into ecstatic joy, bowing repeatedly and thanking: Thanks, thanks, City Lord, thank you, City Lord! The cost of renting a shop in the City of Hope is not cheap. If Song Dapeng wasnt very confident in his cooking skills, he wouldnt have rashly opened a restaurant. Now being able to own a shop was like a pie falling from the sky for Song Dapeng, not only saving the monthly rent but also owning a property to call his own. After Song Dapeng left, Song Jian pointed at the table full of food and said to Wang Qi, Put all these in the Alliance warehouse, let the brothers exchange them for Contribution Points! Heh, those guys will be overjoyed! Wang Qi collected all the food and then secretly calculated his own Contribution Points, realizing he could exchange for at least four dishes, immediately a joyful expression appeared on his face. Song Jian set corresponding Contribution Points for these dishes. The more attributes a food item increased, the more Contribution Points it required. These dishes were much better than Attribute Fruits, each dish adding at least four attribute points, you couldnt buy such items on the market at all. By the way, have you allocated a location for the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn? Song Jian asked; I plan to set aside the location of the temple here! Wang Qi took out a map from his bag, marked with the entirety of Doomsday City, and pointed to a spot on the very edge of the City of Hope: This place is close to the biggest Abyssal Shadow instance in Doomsday City. If the Abyss invades us in the future, this will be the first place to be attacked, heh heh! After the release of the Abyssal Shadow expansion, many black pyramid-shaped buildings appeared in Doomsday City. These buildings, filled with the aura of the Abyss, are all instances. Inside, one could find plenty of high-quality equipment. And most importantly, Abyss class conversion proofs are produced from these instances. Players who aspire to become Abyssal classes attack these instances tirelessly every day. These instances vary in size; the smallest is for solo players, while the largest, the one Wang Qi was pointing to, is a forty-man instance. So far, no alliance or team has succeeded in conquering this largest instance. The final chapter of the Abyssal Shadow expansion is the Abyss invasion. At that time, these instances will become the bridgeheads for the Abyss to attack the human world. And this largest instance that Wang Qi pointed out might well become the biggest base from which the creatures of the Abyss launch their assault on the human world; Placing the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn near this instance means that when the Abyss invasion occurs, the temple will be on the front lines. Wang Qi intended to use it as cannon fodder; After looking for a while, Song Jian pressed his finger on that area and then moved it outward, saying, Put their temples location here! Upon seeing this, Wang Qi was stunned. The spot Song Jian had pressed was not within the City of Hopes territory at all and was less than three hundred meters away from the largest Abyssal instance; This was practically using the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn to block a gunhole! My Lord, this place, this place is not within our territory of the City of Hope yet! Wang Qi hesitated to say; Tell Cecilia, our city will continue to expand! Song Jian said with a slight smile; Harpy Valley Song Jian then entered Harpy Valley from the cave at Eagle Falcon Cliff. At this time, many Harpy monsters had respawned. Song Jian did not disturb them this time but went straight to the waterfall in the valley; Arriving at the pond beneath the waterfall, Song Jian took out several strips of meat and tossed them into the water. After a long while, with no monsters leaping out, Song Jian cautiously dived to the bottom of the pond; The bottom of the pond was silent. Song Jian approached the Vitality Jade Bamboo, and by now, it had regrown thirty emerald leaves. Each leaf was the size of a palm, appearing so thin as to be paper-like. He carefully plucked one and observed it. The emerald leaves began to emanate a soft golden glow once they were separated from the Jade Bamboo, clearly indicating they were items of gold quality; Vitality Jade Bamboo Leaf, rare treasure, Effect 1: Ingredient for potion-making, can be used to create Vitality Pills; Vitality Pills immediately restore 2800 Vitality Points, cooldown 60 seconds; Effect 2: Can be consumed directly, increasing 30-100 Vitality Points, with a limit of 5 leaves per person. Overconsumption may cause poisoning, leading to a permanent loss of physical attributes; Can be taken out of the game: Yes Chapter 845 - Chapter 845: Chapter 846 Leaving_1 Chapter 845: Chapter 846 Leaving_1 Upon examining the properties of the Emerald Bamboo Leaf, Song Jians eyes suddenly lit upit was a treasure that could be brought out of the game! It was well known that items with such fantastic properties were often greatly restricted and could not be carried out of the game. However, this Emerald Bamboo Leaf possessed the attribute of being taken out of the game, which meant that the Vitality Pills made from it could very likely also be taken out of the game. In the real world, whether one is sick or injured, the most direct effect is a loss of Vitality Points. If one could have a Vitality Pill that completely replenished ones Vitality Points, then no matter the illness or injury, it would often heal immediately. Unfortunately, I dont have the method to make Vitality Pills, Song Jian sighed softly and put the Emerald Bamboo Leaf into his mouth. As soon as the Emerald Bamboo Leaf entered Song Jians mouth, it directly turned into a liquid, flowing from his mouth into his stomach, and a fresh and slightly bitter taste immediately filled his mouth. System: You have used the Emerald Bamboo Leaf, Vitality Points increased by 80. By then, Song Jians Vitality Points had reached 5650. An increase of 80 points was not very noticeable, but to the average person in the real world, 80 Vitality Points were almost double. After continuously consuming five Emerald Bamboo Leaves, Song Jians Vitality Points finally broke through to 6000 points. Although it wasnt an increase of 100 points every time, which was the maximum, each consumption added at least seventy to eighty points. Six thousand Vitality Pointsif I were to stand still, Im afraid it would take others over ten minutes to hurt me. In the real world, ordinary handguns, or even some rifles, are no longer a fatal threat to me. Even those high-powered sniper rifles, if they dont hit a vital spot, cannot kill me in one shot! Looking at his attributes, a confident smile appeared on Song Jians face. The bolder people become with increasing strength. At this moment, in the real world, the government had already started to search for game players, and in some places, they had even deployed troops to arrest them. The reason they dared to do this was because the current strength of the players was not enough to resist real-world firearms. But with Song Jians current strength, even without equipment enhancements, he was like a mini-Superman. If he wanted to escape, no one could catch him; and even in direct combat, if there was no heavy firepower, they wouldnt be a match for him. After picking all the Emerald Bamboo Leaves, Song Jian rearranged the Illusion Sword Array and sat down slowly at the bottom of the pool. The game time was almost up, and this time Song Jian didnt plan to stay on. He was ready to return to the real world. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? Five, four, three, two, one A line of system prompts appeared before Song Jian, asking if he wanted to leave the game and return to the real worldYes/No. After choosing Yes, Song Jians figure started to fade and soon there was no one at the bottom of the pool, as if Song Jian had never been there. The real world, early morning, the suburban area of Coastal City, Wang Hai Town. Wang Hai Town was located near the port area of Coastal City and resembled an urban village. Everywhere were two or three-story self-built little buildings rented out to outsiders, and many young people who came to work in Coastal City chose to live here. The main attraction was the cheap rent, though the trade-off was having to wake up an hour early every day to catch a bus into the city center. The small courtyard where Song Jian rented had two buildings: one was a two-story building where the main family lived, and the other one was a three-story building specifically made for renting, with five or six rooms on each floor, just like pigeonholes. At that moment, the courtyard was quiet. The young workers had already left for work, and the morning sun shone warmly through the windows, illuminating Song Jians face comfortably. Just then, Song Jian heard the sound of the gate opening. Looking down, he saw the landlord leading two people in. Oh my, this place is the quietest, and the price is really cheap. Dont worry, I wont cheat you guys. You can ask around the townif anyone is renting cheaper than me, Ill refund your rent~ In the courtyard, a middle-aged man in his forties led a young man and woman into the small yard and escorted them toward the three-story building; This middle-aged man was named Liu Zhiqiang, who looked somewhat aged. His cheeks were slightly red, as if suffering from a lasting effect of being frequently blown by the sea breeze. His legs appeared to have some issues, walking with a slight limp, but he made a great effort to conceal it, moving very slowly. He was the owner of this small yard. According to himself, he had been a crew member on a hundred-thousand-ton ocean-going vessel, but later he fell ill and settled down in this little town, making a living by collecting rent; Uncle Liu, have you taken care of the thing I asked you to do? Song Jian stood on the second floor and called out to the courtyard loudly; The middle-aged man looked up at Song Jian, waved his hand, and said, In a minute, in a minute I will come to your room to talk about it, havent you seen I have guests right now, wait a bit~ Song Jian cracked a slight smile, closed the window, and turned back to his room to wait patiently. About twenty minutes later, Song Jian heard Liu Zhiqiangs footsteps in the hallway. He opened the door and saw that Liu Zhiqiang had a very cautious expression. He looked around, entered the room, and promptly locked the door behind him, gesturing to Song Jian; Young man, Ive found out the information you wanted. This afternoon, theres a cargo ship heading to the Philippines that can take you along. But as you know, smuggling isnt cheap. Did you bring enough cash? Liu Zhiqiang whispered to Song Jian; Dont worry about that; you wont be shortchanged, Song Jian said with a laugh. As long as I can get out quickly, money is not an issue! Alright! Liu Zhiqiang struck his thigh and said, The fare is fifty thousand, plus a ten percent handling fee. Any problems with that? Fifty thousand? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. Although not a local, after living in the city for seven or eight years and having some understanding of the prices for these human cargo businesses, he knew that a price of fifty thousand was quite outrageous; Fifty thousand is for a private room. If youre willing to squeeze into a cargo hold with dozens of people, twenty thousand is enough. Its your call! Seeing Song Jians narrowed eyes, an involuntary chill ran down Liu Zhiqiangs spine. He seemed to think of something, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as he hurriedly spoke. The higher the price, the more he would earn in handling fees, so naturally, he wanted to make more money. But seeing Song Jians expression, Liu Zhiqiang felt inexplicably afraid and quickly changed his offer. Fine, fifty thousand then! Just dont cheat me, Song Jian suddenly revealed a smile, turned around, and took out sixty thousand yuan from a carry bag, handing it to Liu Zhiqiang. Relief washed over Liu Zhiqiang upon seeing Song Jians smile. Looking at the unopened stacks of cash in his hand, he beamed, Ill get you your change~ No need for that. Consider the extra as a running errand fee for you, Uncle Liu, Song Jian said with a smile; For ordinary people, its customary to not show off wealth while away from home. Someone like Song Jian, flashing cash around, seemed as if he was afraid others wouldnt know he was carrying a lot of cash. But with Song Jians current strength, he didnt care about these things at all. Just a moment ago, with a single glance, he had Liu Zhiqiang nearly prostrate in fear. Unless someone had a death wish, they wouldnt dare target him; Chapter 846 - Chapter 846: Chapter 847: Board the Ship_1 Chapter 846: Chapter 847: Board the Ship_1 Song Jians generosity delighted Liu Zhiqiang. The extra ten thousand yuan was clearly his commission, equivalent to the fee he normally received for facilitating five or six people. If it had been an ordinary person showing such wealth, Liu Zhiqiang would probably have had dishonest intentions, but recalling Song Jians gaze, Liu Zhiqiangs heart shook, and all ill thoughts dissipated. He gave Song Jian repeated assurances and agreed on a time to leave in the afternoon before turning and walking out of the room. There are too many ruthless people around these days, all seeming like murderers with their sharp eyes. Damn it, maybe I should also go into hiding for a couple of days As Liu Zhiqiang walked slowly, he frowned and muttered to himself. Just after five in the afternoon, Song Jian carried a handbag and left the courtyard with Liu Zhiqiang, who drove an old van that was falling apart toward a desolate beach. This beach had not yet been included in the governments development plans, and even during the day, it was desolate. Now, as evening approached, not a soul could be seen, save for a solitary small boat drifting on the sea; There it is, boss. Take your stuff and get ready to board! Liu Zhiqiang said with a beaming smile; Song Jian nodded. He could feel that the small boat, which looked like an old fishing vessel, already had seven or eight people on it. It was only after boarding that Song Jian discovered the cabin was filled with others dressed just like him; Captain Fish, this is my relative. Please take extra care of him~ Liu Zhiqiang handed over a cigarette, smiling at a middle-aged man squatting at the bow of the boat; Right, as if every person you bring isnt your relative? Dont worry, they are all familiar with the ways here and wont break any rules! The man known as Captain Fish glanced at Song Jian and took the cigarette, saying; This one is different~ Liu Zhiqiang said with an ingratiating smile on his face; Alright, alright, you are always the slowest. Everyone is here, time to set sail, Ghost Head Qiang, see you later! Captain Fish clipped the cigarette behind his ear, waved at Liu Zhiqiang, and signaled his crew to start the boat; As the boats motor started and they gradually moved away, Liu Zhiqiang finally relaxed and turned towards his van; Being with Song Jian, Liu Zhiqiang felt uneasy all over and instinctively wanted to stay away from him. Only when Song Jian had boarded and left did Liu Zhiqiang start to feel slightly better; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Song Jian sat in the cabin with a slight frown. A strong stench of fish and decay filled his nostrils. Looking around, he saw that the others planning to leave secretly had extremely uncomfortable expressions on their faces as well. Bear with it for now. This area is shallow, and big ships cant cross here. Once were at sea, youll be transferred to a bigger ship, Captain Fish walked into the cabin, took a deep breath almost as if enjoying it, and smiled; Soon, the group approached a large vessel. A soft ladder was lowered from the big ship, and a crew looked over the side, watching the smaller boat with an air of amusement; How are we supposed to climb up that? Its too difficult, what if someone falls into the water? a bespectacled fat man exclaimed in astonishment as he stared at the towering cruise ship; If you dont want to use the soft ladder, theres a cargo net beside it. You can ask the crew above to pull you up. Although this method is safe and comfortable, youll need to pay a service fee, Captain Fish looked the fat man up and down and said, Over a hundred pounds means double the fee! How, how much? the fat man asked, his complexion turning ugly. Not much, just six thousand. For you though, twelve thousand, Captain Fish laughed; What, thats outright extortion! the fat man blurted out in alarm. You can also choose the rope ladder; no one is forcing you! the chief fisherman said with a darkened expression. But Im only stopping here for half an hour. If you cant get on the ship by then, Ill throw you into the sea to feed the sharks! The fat man shuddered all over and hesitated for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and nodding. By now, some people had already started climbing the rope ladder toward the ships deck; Song Jian saw a teenager about seventeen or eighteen, agile in his movements, grabbing the rope ladder and scurrying up. In no time, he reached the deck. The rest, who had never encountered a rope ladder before, swayed and wobbled, some even let out sharp screams; The sailors gathered on the deck burst into laughter at the sight of these people clumsily climbing the rope ladder; The fat man at that moment sat in a basket, slowly being pulled up. A few sailors hauled the fat man onto the ship, their faces ugly with displeasure, slowly closing in to demand money; Hey, brother, why arent you going up? the chief fisherman, upon seeing Song Jian with a carry-on suitcase, frowned and asked. Ill wait until theyre all up; theres still plenty of time, isnt there? Song Jian said with a faint smile, making it clear he was not in the habit of making a spectacle of himself for others; The chief fishermans brow furrowed slightly, sizing up Song Jian from head to toe, he snorted coldly and said no more; Half an hour later, a ships horn sounded from the large vessel, and the chief fisherman started the motorboat. By now, three people were still on the rope ladder, slowly climbing upwards; Hurry up and get on, Im leaving. If you cant get on board, youll have to pay again next time, said the chief fisherman to Song Jian. Song Jian stood up, lightly stepped on the side of the boat, and soared towards the deck of the large ship like a large bird; What the heck! The chief fishermans eyes nearly popped out in disbelief. He couldnt fathom how a person could jump so high. With a height of fifteen to sixteen meters, almost equivalent to a buildings, to jump that high from a standing position, is this even a human! The sailors on the deck were also startle, their mocking laughter cutting off abruptly, all wearing expressions of disbelief as they looked at Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jian noticed that the teenager who had climbed the rope ladder swiftly didnt show a hint of surprise; instead, his face was playful as he stared at Song Jian, a faint, indiscernible smile tracing the corners of his mouth; Once everyone had boarded, the large vessel began to move slowly. It was a freighter, its deck stacked with many containers. Song Jian knew that inside one of those containers were all the people who had left secretly. Song Jian was taken to a cabin. The room wasnt big, just a few square meters. After squeezing in a single bed, it was difficult to fit anything else. But compared to dozens of people crammed in one container, this environment was undoubtedly much better; The trip to the Philippines would take about eight hours. Just as Song Jian was preparing to lie down and rest, he heard footsteps approaching from afar, stopping at his cabin door; Thump thump thump~ Knocks on the door followed by a teenager pushing open the half-closed door and walking in, looking at Song Jian with a smiling face; Chapter 847 - Chapter 847: Chapter 848: Player Conference_1 Chapter 847: Chapter 848: Player Conference_1 The cabins on this cargo ship couldnt be locked from the inside. Seeing the youth push the door open, Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as he turned to stare at him. Player? the youth asked with a smile. You are one too, right? Song Jian sized up the youth and said. In the real world, it was not as easy to distinguish a player from an NPC as it was in the game; no names and attributes appeared above their heads. Everything had to be judged by oneself. Song Jians ostentatious leap from the fishing boat to the cargo ship was partly to show off his muscles, to avoid unnecessary trouble, and partly to see if there were any game players aboard the ship. When he stepped onto the deck, almost everyone had an incredulous, shocked expression. Only this youth showed no great surprise. At that moment, Song Jian took notethe youth must have witnessed similar powers before, making it highly likely that he was a game player. Song Jian was on his own, clueless about what to do next; he only wanted to avoid the scrutiny of the authorities and pursue what was called freedom. Hao Dong, a Level 33 Spirit Swordsman, my goal this time is to go to the Philippines to attend the players gathering. Your aim must be the same as mine, right? Hao Dong looked at Song Jian with a smile and said. Players gathering? Song Jian was taken aback, gave Hao Dong a look, and slowly shook his head, My player identity has been exposed. The place I was staying at isnt safe anymore, so I need to lay low for a couple of days! Hao Dongs heart skipped a beat at Song Jians words, and he took a step back, eyeing Song Jian warily, Did you break the law? No, what are you talking about? Song Jian was somewhat bewildered. Then why are you running? Hao Dong rolled his eyes and said, Its normal for a players identity to be discovered. If you want to join the authorities, you can get an extra subsidy. If not, they dont force you to do anything. Just dont stir up trouble, thats all! But Ive already seen the officials capturing players with my own eyes! Song Jian said with a slight frown Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Then that guy must have done something illegal. Hao Dong stated confidently, Otherwise, the authorities wouldnt capture him. Some people get abilities from the game and start thinking they are supermen, doing whatever they want, lawlessly. Ive heard some players even use their powers to kill people in the real world. Those guys are a blight, and if I ran into them, I wouldnt be lenient! And where did you get this information from? Song Jian asked. What, the authorities found out about you and didnt send you the notice to players? It explains everything in detail, Hao Dong asked. Song Jian was taken aback. Since he had discovered that officials were capturing players, he had left his rented room and didnt stay long in the villa he had bought before he hurriedly found a way to leave. Even if there were any notices to players, he probably wouldnt be able to receive them. Alright, alright, dont worry. Seeing how strong you are, I thought you were an old hand at this. I didnt realize youre a newbie, Hao Dong sighed, When you jumped up from that fishing boat just now, you must have used a skill. I thought your physical strength was really that formidable. Hao Dong walked into the room, shut the door, and plopped down on the bed, complaining, Fifty thousand bucks just for such a shabby place to stay. What a rip-off, more expensive than a five-star hotel. Song Jian glanced at Hao Dong. He hadnt heard of the Spirit Swordsman class before, but by intuition, it was at least a rare class. However, even against a Level 33 player like Hao Dong, with Song Jians strength and without any equipment attribute bonuses, killing him would just take a blink of an eye, especially since his Sky-breaking Sword could be taken out of the game. Whats this player gathering you mentioned? Song Jian asked. Its a meeting organized by gamers in Southeast Asia, to exchange information and equipment, and Ive heard they want to set up the largest player organization in Asia to unify all players so they can help each other out in the game, Hao Dong explained. Right, which game area are you in? asked Song Jian. Yinfeng City, a city abandoned for who knows how many years, filled with ghostly and undead monsters. Im sick of grinding them every day! Hao Dong glanced at Song Jian and asked, How about you? Where are you? Doomsday City, filled with zombies, Song Jian laughed. Hey, pretty much the same. Both of us are not so lucky, Hao Dong sighed, Ive heard that some people are born in a human main city, very safe, and they dont even need to grind monsters to level up every day. They just find a job in the city like going to work and can earn Experience Points! Song Jian smiled faintly. He knew what Hao Dong was referring to: those places like the City of Sin and City of Hymns. Although they were safe, they werent as comfortable as Hao Dong described. When players were born, they were very weak. Even if they found a job, they would be exploited by NPCs, and nearby monsters were mostly cleared out by the city guards, making leveling by killing impossible. These players generally had to perform tasks and find jobs in the city, patiently waiting until around level ten before leaving to level up by killing monsters. Although it was much safer than for those born in abandoned cities, the speed at which they could increase their strength was slow. If they couldnt join a significant power by then, it would be ten times more difficult for an individual to progress than for the players in Doomsday City. After chatting for over an hour, Hao Dong invited Song Jian to attend the gathering. Any person with a player identity could join, and after thinking it over, Song Jian nodded in agreement. Hao Dong had also been hoping to find someone to accompany him to the gathering and let out a sigh of relief upon seeing Song Jian agree, preparing to take his leave. Just then, a dull thud resonated near them, and the entire cargo ship jolted. Song Jians face changed color; the vessel had been steady during the voyage and barely shook, and given it was loaded with cargo, an impact that could make it sway like that would have to be over three hundred tons. Be careful, something might have happened, Hao Dong said tensely, such a massive impact might be more than the cargo ship could withstand. For all they knew, at the point of collision, a crack might have already formed. If something were to happen to the ship, even though both of them were players, the idea of crossing the ocean on their own was completely unthinkable. Chapter 848 - Chapter 848: Chapter 849 Monster_1 Chapter 848: Chapter 849 Monster_1 Song Jian and Hao Dong reached the deck together, and by that time it was already 2 a.m. The surroundings were dim, and even with two searchlights, it wasnt possible to fully illuminate the vicinity; It looks like the ship should be fine. Hao Dong glanced around, observing that the crew didnt have expressions of panic, he breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that if something had gone wrong with the ship, none of them would have been able to escape; Could it be that weve hit a reef? Hao Dong speculated. This is the deep sea, how could we possibly hit a reef? Song Jian sighed. He had sensed from the moment he stepped onto the deck that around the freighter, there was a creature over ten meters long circling the vessel incessantly, only that it was lurking in the sea and no one had discovered it. Sharks cant be that large, could it be a whale? How could there be whales in these waters? Song Jian frowned; This wasnt a game where the stronger a monster was, the larger its size was. Song Jian had seen monsters ten, twenty, even hundreds of meters long, but this was the real world, and such gigantic creatures were improbable; Just then, Song Jian suddenly sensed that the marine creature over ten meters long beneath the sea began to accelerate towards the freighter, seemingly aiming to strike the ship once more. Hold tight! Song Jian shouted loudly while gripping a handrail beside him tightly; Before the others could grasp what was happening, there came a dull thump from the left side of the cargo ship; Boom~ The entire ship tilted slightly to the right and then swayed back again. A sailor standing on the edge of the deck cried out in alarm and toppled over the side, falling into the water; Oh, damn it, the rope, Hongzi has fallen down another sailor yelled nearby; Just then, Song Jian sensed that the enormous marine creature beneath the ship swiftly passed under and headed towards the sailor who had fallen into the sea, floundering and trying to grab onto a rope that had just been cast down. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Seeing Hongzi grasping the rope, the deckhands all exhaled in relief; as long as the distance wasnt too far, and they had a rope, these seafarers who dealt with the ocean year-round could quickly climb up with its help. Damn it, what on earth is it, and why is it attacking us! a sailor said through clenched teeth. Get the spearfishing gun, go get the spearfishing gun. Im going to give that thing a taste of a big shot! The bottom of the ship is already deformed, if it keeps ramming like this, were all done for! While they were speaking, Hongzi had already grabbed the rope and was pulling up half his body. His muscular arms tightly grasped the rope, climbing upwards. At that moment, a large dark shadow appeared beneath him, a gigantic shark suddenly leaped out of the water and swallowed him whole, leaving only his two arms still tightly clutching the rope, drifting near the bottom of the ship; A shark, how could it be a shark, why would there be such a big shark? a sailor saw the entire process of the shark swallowing and started talking to himself with a pale face; Song Jians expression was dark. When the shark leaped out of the water, he had shockingly noticed a row of eerie characters appear on the sharks head; Deep Sea Fury Shark, Elite Quality, Level 35, Vitality Points: 5000/5000 This was the kind of information that would only appear above monsters in the game, but this is the real world, how could there possibly be monsters from the game? Did, did you see that monster just now? Hao Dongs face turned pale; even in the game, he couldnt handle such a monster alone. If it were just an ordinary creature from the real world, Hao Dong wouldnt be worried, but if it were a level 35 elite BOSS from the game, with his power, hed likely have no chance to deal with it alone; However, he did have a companion by his side. Although he didnt know the extent of their strength, if the two of them joined forces, there was a good chance of killing this level 35 elite BOSS. Song Jian nodded and said, A monster from the game! Damn it, that rumor is actually true! Hao Dongs face turned ugly as he spoke through gritted teeth. Rumor? What rumor? Song Jian raised his eyebrows, unable to help asking; You wouldnt be someone who spends all day in the game and rarely returns to the real world, would you? How can you be so out of touch? Although that rumor sounds unbelievable, its still common knowledge, just that no one has really looked into it! Hao Dong looked at Song Jian with some surprise, feeling as if Song Jian was a novice who had just started playing; What exactly is the rumor! Song Jians expression darkened as he stared at Hao Dong. Hao Dong suddenly felt as if he had been cornered by a ferocious beast, a chilling sensation creeping up on him. It was then that he realized the gravity of his mistake; If humans can enter that damned game, why cant other creatures from the real world, including tigers, lions, and other wild beasts, enter the game world? Hao Dongs face turned deathly pale as he said in a low voice, If we humans enter the game and become game players, the Chosen, then what would other animals from the real world become when they enter the game? Monsters in the game! Song Jians heart sank as he spoke softly; Correct. Just like us, there will be many who cannot adapt to the game and get killed by the monsters in the game. The survival rate for those other creatures entering the game would be even lower, but, but Hao Dongs face showed a hint of fear. But some will survive, and not only survive, but thrive and perhaps even level up and evolve in the game, becoming existences like BOSSes! said Song Jian; So, there really are such beings! Hao Dong collapsed onto the ground. The real world had always been a safe haven for gamers. After waging battles in the game for too long, one would crave a period of tranquility and peace. If monsters from the game started appearing in the real world, could it still be called a safe haven? What difference would there be between the real world and the game world then? Rest assured, even if such monsters exist in the real world, their numbers wont be many, not like in the game, Song Jian consoled; Just then, Song Jian saw a burly sailor, with the cooperation of a few companions, swiftly assembling a crossbow. This weapon was more than a meter long, and the bolts themselves were as thick as a babys arm and more than a meter long; With the cooperation of three people, the crossbow slowly stretched, like a beast gradually opening its massive jaws, exposing its sharp fangs. When the bowstring was pulled to the maximum, the strong sailor held the crossbow with both hands, placed the bolt on it, and then stared intently at the sea surface, waiting for the monster to reappear; Chapter 849 - Chapter 849: Chapter 850 Cant Kill_1 Chapter 849: Chapter 850 Cant Kill_1 Right side, right side, its swimming over here! a sailor shouted, pointing at the sea. The sailor holding the harpoon gun, hefting the weapon that weighed over a hundred kilograms, ran to the right side of the cargo ship and placed the harpoon gun on the rail, aiming at the massive shadow beneath the ship and pulled the trigger; Boom~ With a muffled sound, the harpoon shot out toward the huge shadow beneath the water; Plop~ It was clearly visible that the harpoon hit the enormous creature under the water. The sailors cheered, as it seemed almost impossible to miss such a massive target; Be careful, the monster is injured, keep loading harpoons, everyone hold on tight, a wounded beast is the most ferocious, the sailor with the harpoon gun shouted loudly, knowing that with such a large body, it would be unlikely to hit a vital spot with just one arrow; Several people hurried over to help him reload, and everyone was confident they could drive away or even kill the creature; This giant harpoon gun was a private possession of the cargo ships captain. Usually, it was used for whaling, but it could only kill small whales three to five meters long; they had never hunted a marine creature more than ten meters long like they encountered today; At that moment, a middle-aged man wearing a crumpled suit, with a full beard and a fierce look on his face, walked out from the cabin. Seeing the strong man aiming the loaded harpoon gun at the sea, his eyes sparkled with excitement; Bazi, what is that thing in the water? the middle-aged man bellowed; Captain, its a shark, a shark over ten meters long! Bazi shouted back without turning his head. A shark over ten meters long? the captain with the fierce look was stunned and then started cursing, Bazi, have you been drinking again? What shark grows to over ten meters? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Captain, it really is a shark, we saw it with our own eyes, it leaped out of the water and swallowed Hongzi whole! a crew member said softly. Yeah, yeah, Captain, we all saw it! a few others chimed in; The captains face darkened as he quickly walked to Bazis side and looked down into the water. When he saw the dark shadow under the water, he couldnt help but gasp; Damn it, how could there be such a big shark, have I gone back to the Jurassic Period? the captain muttered under his breath. Ive already hit it with one arrow, straight on target. It should be injured by now. If I shoot it a few more times, I should be able to scare it away! Bazi spoke softly; Is there a chance to kill it? This thing might fetch a good price! the captains eyes gleamed with greed. Captain, I think we should consider ourselves lucky if we can drive it away, Bazi said helplessly, as he triggered the harpoon gun again; Boom~ Another dull sound. The harpoon was fired, hitting the dark shadow underwater. Two harpoons, even a whale should be injured and flee, but the shadow under the water seemed to be enraged instead of retreating, still looming around the cargo ship, showing no sign of leaving; With a puzzled look, Bazi stared at the surface of the water, feeling that something was not quite right. Damn it, keep attacking, what are you dazing out for! The captain, seeing Bazis expression, slapped him on the shoulder and shouted loudly; Why do I feel like somethings off, like theres something I missed! Bazi murmured quietly. Is this the time to think about such nonsense, continue the attack, kill it, kill that monster! the captain yelled. Boom~ Once again, the giant shark beneath the ship charged towards the freighter, and Song Jian could even hear the grating sound of the steel hull twisting underwater; Do you think they can kill that monster? Song Jian shrugged and asked. How could they? Hao Dong exclaimed in surprise: Their current attacks are at best equivalent to those of rookie players, and without any enhancements at that. This is a level 35 elite boss; their attacks cant even break through the bosss defense. At most, they can force some health to drop, but with their current attack speed, they cant even keep up with the bosss health regeneration! Then why arent you taking action? Do you really want to swim to the Philippines on your own? Song Jian glared at Hao Dong and said; Just then, Bazi suddenly started screaming in horror: I, I know whats wrong now, blood, its the blood, this creature isnt bleeding at all, we, we cant hurt it! Crossbow bolts as thick as an infants arm, once they hit, even if the target was a giant whale, blood would have long stained the surrounding seawater red, but this shark, after being hit by two bolts, did not bleed a single drop. Demon, this is a demon, we simply cant kill it! Bazi seemed to have seen something terrifying and let the huge crossbow fall from his hands onto the deck. Watching Bazi stumble and rush towards the cabin, the captains face turned ugly; Damn it, how could we encounter such a monster! Just when everyone was at a loss, Hao Dong walked up to the captain and said, Ill take care of this monster, but besides refunding my ticket, youll have to upgrade my cabin as well. That single room is far too small; I can hardly stretch my legs in there! What, you can kill this monster? The captain was startled, then looked at Hao Dong with a face full of disbelief. Of course, as long as you agree to my terms! Hao Dong said; Just then, Song Jian coughed twice, and Hao Dong turned, pointing at Song Jian and said, Two people, refund both our tickets, and then arrange a new room for us! No problem, as long as you can kill this monster, Ill even give up the captains quarters to you! The captain glanced at the giant shark charging again at the freighter and said urgently: But you need to act fast. My precious ship might not last much longer; once theres a leak at the bottom, Im afraid well have to swim to the Philippines! Alright, leave it to me. Hao Dong picked up the huge crossbow from the ground, weighing it, and muttered to himself: This has at most the power of a level 5 or 6 common weapon. With that, Hao Dong actually pulled the bowstring of the huge crossbow by himself and mounted a crossbow bolt on it, a sight that left all the sailors dumbfounded and ghost-faced; No one had been able to draw that massive crossbow by themselves; it required the combined effort of two or three people just to draw it back, but afore them, this somewhat thin man effortlessly drew back the bowstring with the strength of a single arm. Hope ignited in the captains eyes as he stared intently at Hao Dong; Chapter 850 - Chapter 850: Chapter 851 Small Island_1 Chapter 850: Chapter 851 Small Island_1 Hao Dong raised the whaling crossbow and aimed at the approaching monster shark, pulling the trigger; The triangular arrowhead of the crossbow bolt burst into dazzling light, like a light arrow shooting toward the giant shark; Sploosh~ A small spray of water splashed on the ocean surface. Then, the dark shadow rushing toward the cargo ship suddenly flailed violently and leapt straight out of the water, lunging towards Hao Dong; Damn it, only thirty-six points of damage? Even if the weapons rank is low, it shouldnt cause only this little damage! Hao Dong cursed as he saw the damage numbers floating above the sharks head; Seeing the leaping giant shark, Hao Dong disdainfully tossed aside the massive crossbow in his hand and raised his right hand high over his head as if gathering all his strength; Song Jian stood by, watching Hao Dong intently; it appeared he was executing a skill he had learned from the game, a skill that seemingly did not require a weapon to perform; Spirit Light Sword! With a light shout from Hao Dong, his raised right arm erupted in flames-like white brilliance, with myriad flames continuously flickering, making his right arm appear like a torch held high; Following Hao Dongs light shout, he chopped down fiercely with his right arm, and a blinding pillar of Spirit Light slashed toward the giant shark soaring through the air; The pillar of Spirit Light extended more than ten meters forward, brutally striking the giant shark, causing blood to splatter as a gash over three feet long appeared on the beasts body. Blood gushed out, turning the surrounding seawater red; Song Jian squinted, noticing an over eight hundred point critical damage number floating above the giant sharks head. Hao Dongs move must be an ace skill, and after using it, a trace of fatigue showed on his face; If I had my weapon, the damage could have been higher! Hao Dong glanced at Song Jian and said with a touch of reluctance, But from now on, its up to you. Without my equipment, I cant even exert half the power I have in the game! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.0 Alright, leave it to me, Song Jian replied with a smile, jumping onto the gunwale. He looked out at the sea, but his senses spread wide as mercury spilling to the ground, firmly locking onto the giant shark; Boom~ Another muffled sound came from the seafloor, and the cargo ship trembled violently. The thirty-five-level Elite BOSS seemed to have become even more frenzied after being injured; Song Jian realized that the BOSS, when ramming the cargo ship, would also take damage. Even in the game, a monster would absolutely not initiate an attack if it resulted in self-injury when targeting something; Could it be that theres something on this cargo ship that it must have? Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, the giant shark breached the water surface again, pouncing toward Hao Dong on the deck; The damage Hao Dong had inflicted was not minor, and at this point, its hatred was firmly fixed on Hao Dong. Seeing the giant shark lunging at him, Hao Dong showed a hint of fear on his face. His body instinctively wanted to retreat, but seeing Song Jian standing firmly on the gunwale, Hao Dong gritted his teeth and stood his ground; A smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth, and he extended his palm. A purple-red light blossomed in the center of his hand; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision! ` In an instant, more than a dozen long swords emitting spirit light illusions appeared around Song Jians body. With a gentle forward swing from Song Jian, these Spirit Swords all stabbed towards the Sea Shark monster; Boom Boom Boom~ After a series of violent explosions, the body of this Level 35 Elite Level BOSS viciously crashed into the sea, slowly sinking towards the ocean floor; Song Jian saw a wisp of transparent flame slowly rising from the body of the monster, unaffected by the sea, as if the transparent flame and the water were in two separate dimensions, not influencing each other, only overlapping in Song Jians line of sight. Real, really fake? Instant, instant kill? Hao Dong stared dumbfounded, his face full of shock. Unlike the other crew members who just felt Song Jian was incredible, Hao Dong knew how formidable one had to be to instantly kill a Level 35 Elite BOSS in the real world; Song Jian glanced at the item floating on the sea surface, emitting a blue light, and shook his head slightly. He said to Hao Dong, That equipment is for you! Hao Dong was stunned for a moment, then a look of surprise appeared on his face. Thank you, thank you, big brother! This was equipment dropped by a Level 35 Elite BOSS, perfectly suited for his usenot to mention, if he sold it, it could probably fetch tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins; Moreover, most importantly, this equipment had dropped in the real world, naturally possessing the attribute to be taken out of the game, which made it even more valuable; Since players dont get attribute points from leveling up, equipment is very important for enhancing a players strength. Owning this Level 30 and above blue equipment in the real world could, at the very least, double Hao Dongs strength; Hey, a blue-quality Double-handed Sword, just what I needed! Hao Dong jumped directly into the sea and picked up the blue-quality spoils of war; The other crew members could see the long sword, but they couldnt see the quality of light it emitted. Seeing Hao Dong picking up a Double-handed Sword from the sea, the ordinary crew members were very curious and puzzled, but not one dared to approach and ask. Checking the attributes, Hao Dong laughed heartily. This Level 35 Double-handed Sword, requiring Level 30 to equip, somehow had better attributes than his weapon in the game. The cargo ship had been hit several times by the Deep Sea Shark, and although it didnt break apart, the bottom of the ship was severely deformed and couldnt continue sailing. It could only manage to reach a small island, where it had to stop temporarily for repairs; This small island wasnt large, measuring just over a square kilometer, near the Dongsha Islands, and wasnt even marked on the map. Yet, Song Jian saw that on a rudimentary dock on the island, there were over a dozen sea vessels of various sizes moored. Some of the boats were as small as three to five meters, while others were even larger than the cargo ship Song Jian was on, including both cargo and fishing boats. What is this place, why are there so many boats? Hao Dong exclaimed in surprise; Well stay here for a couple of days, wait till we fix the ship before we leave, it wont delay you guys too much! The Captain, with his fierce-looking face, said with a trace of ingratiating smile, This place is a playground for the crew, theres everything on the island. If you two feel bored, you can go up and have a look. Just mention my name, Sea Wolf, and no one will dare to give you trouble up there. During the docking period, the people on the ship werent allowed to leave the ship, not even the crew. But, it seemed from what the Captain said, that he wanted Song Jian and his companion to go up and take a look. Even the crew members listening by the side, upon hearing that they could go on the island, showed excited expressions on their faces. ` Chapter 851 - Chapter 851: Chapter 852: The Underling _1 Chapter 851: Chapter 852: The Underling _1 Hao Dongs face showed a hint of contempt as he listened to the captain describe the fun spots on the island. Hmph, whats so fun about this place? Its just some stuff not allowed by law. If I wanted to gamble, wouldnt I go to Macau or Las Vegas? And if I wanted to play with women Hao Dong suddenly paused, glanced at Song Jian, and forcefully swallowed the rest of his words before continuing, Its boring. Just fix the ship quickly, so it doesnt delay our business. Dont worry, dont worry, I wont delay a thing. Just a minor repair, and itll be good as new. This ships quality is absolutely reliable! the captain assured, pounding his chest, but as he glanced at the island, a hesitant expression flickered across his face. What, is there something else different about this island? Song Jian glanced at the captain and asked with a smile. There is, indeed! Not only is there a human combat arena, but theres also a beast-fighting pit where people battle wild animals! said the captain excitedly: Moreover, theres the largest black market transaction in the world here. Whatever you want, you can buy it here! Whatever you want, you can buy? Isnt that a bit of an exaggeration? laughed Hao Dong: So if I wanted to buy a potion of immortality, could I also find it here? As long as you can afford the price, even something as outlandish as immortality can be achieved here! the captain said with absolute certainty; Oh, in that case, this black market is something Im really interested in seeing, Song Jian chuckled; Haha, no problem. Ill have someone take you to the island right away. When you get there, just say that Sea Wolf referred you, and you can skip the entrance fee! the captain laughed heartily; Soon, two sailors pulled over a lifeboat, and after several people boarded, it was slowly lowered into the sea. The motor roared to life, and the lifeboat putt-putt-putted towards the small island; This island doesnt look very big. That captain made it sound like some metropolis! Hao Dong looked at the few ramshackle wooden houses on the small island and couldnt help but comment; Youre wrong there, said a sailor steering the boat: Those houses above are just for show. The real interesting places are all below. Below? Undersea? Hao Dong said, astonished. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?. Not the seafloor, the sailor shook his head: Dont be fooled by the small size of this island. Below sea level, it gets bigger the deeper you go. The entire island, in fact, has been hollowed out. The space below is several times the size of what we see! Who on earth would undertake such a massive project? Hao Dong exclaimed. The idea of hollowing out an entire small island, ignoring the extensive manpower and resources, seemed unbelievable to him; he thought only a madman would consider such a venture. Who knows? But inside there, its quite fascinating. Some people call this place a sailors playground, but in reality, most of those who come here arent real sailors, the sailor beside explained; When was this place built? It must have taken at least a few years, if not decades, Song Jian said with a chuckle; Humph, with the amount of work involved, Id believe you if you said two or three decades! Hao Dong snorted; Its strange to say, but this sailors playground seems to have only appeared a few months ago. Ive never heard of it before that, and its nowhere near any known sea route. Few people ever come here, the sailor explained. Both Song Jian and Hao Dong were visibly shocked and exchanged glances. The time in the game world and the real world was slowly changing. Previously, an hour in the real world was equivalent to several months in game time, but now, slowly, the gap between game time and real-world time was closing; If it was indeed a matter of a few months, itd align precisely with the emergence of the game; Looks like we really need to check this place out, Song Jian said with a smile, glancing at Hao Dong; Hao Dong nodded solemnly; They quickly reached the dock near the shore in the lifeboat, and once ashore, a few sailors courteously led Song Jian and Hao Dong to a dilapidated wooden house; A few brawny men covered in tattoos were sitting together playing poker. Seeing the group enter, they didnt bother looking up, except for one man who glanced over while the others didnt even bother to lift their heads; Hey, Sea Wolfs men, you guys rarely come here. Whats up today, you guys got paid? the man who looked up eyed the newcomers and joked; Hey, dont even mention it. Encountered a monster at sea, a huge Shark over ten meters long damaged the ship, so we came to fix it. One of the sailors seemed to know him as well and quickly explained with a smile plastered on his face: Weve got two distinguished guests on board, and the boss had us bring them here to see the world! Since when has Sea Wolf gotten into the business of pimping? Another brawny man who had been looking down suddenly spoke up, lifting his head and staring at the group with a hint of menace in his eyes; Seeing him, the sailors faces changed, and a look of fear appeared. Song Jian looked over to see the burly man wearing an eyepatch on his right eye and sporting two scars on his left cheek like those from a wild beasts claws, making him appear fierce; Water Ghost, the issue between you and our boss was already settled, werent it? one of the sailors spoke sternly, Youre not looking for trouble with us common crew members now, are you? He emphatically increased his tone on the words common crew member; Heh heh, of course. The matter between Sea Wolf and me would not involve you all Water Ghosts face twisted into a ferocious smile as he continued: I just want to ask about this monster encounter of yours. A Shark over ten meters long, do you think youre still living in the Jurassic Period? What kind of Shark did you come across, a Megalodon? Youre really lucky. Why dont you say you met Godzilla? Water Ghost, theres no need to lie to you. The corpse of that monster isnt too far from here. If you go now, you can still find it at the bottom of the sea, 1500 meters down. At the very least, you can surely see some remains, said a sailor with a stern face. The sailor was clever enough not to reveal that the monster was killed by Song Jian and Hao Dong, nor did he mention their names, which added credibility to his story. After that, he no longer paid attention to the brawny man called Water Ghost and led the others towards the backyard of the wooden house; Water Ghost watched their retreating figures, an aggressive look in his eyes, and glanced at the others, asking: A Shark over ten meters long, do you believe it? Chapter 852 - Chapter 852: Chapter 853: Abyss Player_1 Chapter 852: Chapter 853: Abyss Player_1 The brawny men playing poker all showed a mocking expression when Water Ghost mentioned the shark over ten meters long, clearly incredulous that there could be such a shark in these waters; All these men had been sailors before, with at least a decade of experience each. They had heard every ocean legend there was, but most were just tall tales among sailors, none of them true. Yet Water Ghost appeared contemplative, gazing toward the backyard where a few had entered. After a while, he threw his cards onto the table and said, Im going to have a look! Without further ado, Water Ghost headed for the backyard. Whats gotten into Water Ghost? Hasnt the feud between him and Sea Wolf been resolved? asked one of the brawny men, puzzled, as he watched Water Ghost walk away. Resolve a familys grudge just like that? Impossible! Another burly man picked up the cards to reshuffle and deal to the players. But wasnt it said that the Jazz had mediated between them? someone lamented while glancing at their hand, then threw their cards down on the table in annoyance. Of course, thats certain. As long as Jazz is around, I believe their issues are settled, but dont forget, Jazz is already over seventy. Tell me, what will Water Ghost do when Jazz one day passes away? The dealer slowly fondled the cards in his hands, a hint of excitement on his face. Gun down Sea Wolf at his home? shrugged one of the brawny men, unconcernedly. Thats why I have no plans to marry! said another, laying down his cards gently, Three hundred, anybody want to call? First, youd have to find a girl who would even look at you. Ill call with five hundred! laughed the one who began dealing, as he threw a few bills onto the table; Song Jian and Hao Dong followed a few sailors to the backyard, a barren space with only a few apartment blocks lined up. One of the sailors excitedly took out a card, swiped it at the entrance of the first building, and the large door to the apartment opened for them to enter; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 For just ten thousand yuan, you can get a card like this, but this lowest-level White Card only lets you go down to the third floor. There are also Green Cards, Blue Cards, and Silver Cards that go deeper, and its said the further down you go, the more fun there is. As for the immortal substance youre talking about, I bet youd have to go where the Silver Card goes to even have a chance to buy it! the sailor said with a grin; So youre saying, you actually arent sure whats really down here? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked; Some things, weve truly never seen with our own eyes, but you cant doubt their existence. Trust me, once youre in here, you can have everything! the sailor said seriously; Taking the elevator, they went all the way down to the third underground level. Before the elevator fully stopped, Song Jian heard the noisy tumult coming through the elevator gap, and noticed the sailors already eager and restless. When the door finally opened, the sailors waved to Song Jian and Hao Dong before rushing out; Song Jian and Hao Dong stepped out of the elevator somewhat baffled. The scene before them was identical to a nightclub in a typical big citywith the DJs loud music, the air thick with the scent of perfume and alcohol, dim laser lights flickering on bustling figures, and a few shabbily dressed girls wildly writhing on stage. So we paid fifty thousand yuan to take a smuggling boat here, just to end up at a nightclub? Hao Dong said, his face an expression of disbelief. Dont say it like that, didnt the captain give you the fifty thousand yuan? Song Jian glanced at Hao Dong as he spoke; Just then, a young man in a suit slowly approached and shouted loudly, Is this your first time here? Do you need a guide? Oh, how do you charge? Song Jian looked at the young man and smiled as he asked; Very cheap, just a thousand yuan for one day! the youth shouted, holding up one finger; Damn Hao Dong was immediately angered, feeling as if the other party was trying to extort them. Song Jian raised his hand to stop Hao Dong from getting angry and nodded, Okay, a thousand! Whats your name? Hey, my name is Zhao Guoming, but you can call me Mingzi. Song Jian had already noticed that this third level underground wasnt just the nightclub-like place before his eyes. Outside, it was almost like a small town, and he even spotted many people who seemed to be game players, wandering around the town; Lets go, lets take a walk outside, its too noisy here, Song Jian said; Zhao Guoming nodded and was about to lead the two men outside when he suddenly paused. In the midst of the noisy music, where even he had to shout to make himself heard, the man before him seemed to be speaking normally, but his voice came through to Zhao Guomings ears crystal clear; Gentlemen, this way, please! Zhao Guoming immediately became much more respectful, leading Song Jian and Hao Dong outside; After passing through another corridor, they stepped onto the streets outside. Zhao Guoming took a deep breath, and his entire being relaxed; To tell the truth, Im not really used to places like that, Zhao Guoming said, touching his nose with a slightly embarrassed expression; Song Jian and Hao Dong paid him no mind and started looking around. The streets here were narrow, but the shops on both sides were almost as good as those in the big cities, probably because of the limited land area. After all, they were only on the third level underground, which was only about a third larger in area than the island above; Noble guests, may I ask why you are here? Zhao Guoming asked respectfully, Are you in search of power, here for trade, or simply to relax and have fun? Oh? Are there so many considerations here? Song Jian asked with a smile, unable to help but glance at a young girl passing by him; She was a girl with Eastern European heritage, her chestnut-red hair like a flaming fire, dancing with her movements, and her figure was outstanding, catching the eye. Hey, BABY! The beautiful girl, noticing Song Jians gaze, wasnt bothered; instead, she blew him a kiss and passed by with a smile; Smoking hot! Hao Dong stared at the back of the girl, swallowing hard, his eyes almost following her as she walked away; Shes also a player, very strong! Song Jian slightly turned his head and whispered into Hao Dongs ear, audible only to the two of them. Song Jian sensed the aroma of the Abyss from this girl, she was a professional player of the Abyss! Chapter 853 - Chapter 853: Chapter 854 Mage_1 Chapter 853: Chapter 854 Mage_1 Seeing the player emanating an Abyssal aura, Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. This player did not have the obvious characteristics of an Abyssal player, such as purplish-blue scales, sinister magic patterns, or the horns on their head. They looked just like ordinary humans, perhaps because they had a special disguise after entering the real world, or maybe because these features simply could not manifest in the real world. For the sake of your safety, I suggest you stay away from that beautiful lady, Zhao Guoming said with a tense face, There are many powerful people here, especially that lady called Enchantress; anyone who gets involved with her ends up in a bad situation. Song Jian smiled slightly and said to Zhao Guoming, Tell us about something interesting here. Were not here just for fun. Song Jian found that despite the number of entertainment facilities here, they still couldnt compare with a big city, at best they were on par with the entertainment level of a second or third-tier city. But there must be something special about this place to attract so many people; Of course, esteemed guests, why dont we go check out the Magic Tower here? They do aptitude testingjust a small fee will allow us to test whether you have the ability to become Mages. If you do have the aptitude, you can learn those cool spells from the Magic Tower! Zhao Guoming said with a beaming smile; Magic Tower? Testing for magical aptitude? Hao Dong, his face full of surprise, whispered, Damn, theres no such place in the game, and yet it exists in the real world. Im starting to have trouble telling which is reality and which is the game! How do you know there isnt a Magic Tower in the game world? Song Jian glanced at Hao Dong, then nodded to Zhao Guoming to lead the way; In reality, there was a Magic Tower within the City of Hopes territory. When it was upgraded from a Level 6 Manor to a city, constructing a Magic Tower was a mandatory requirement. The Magic Tower of the City of Hope had already been upgraded to level 3, but the library of magic books within was not extensive, and the wizard presiding over the Magic Tower would perform magical aptitude testing for the children under twelve in the City of Hope for free every month. If they had the aptitude, they would be taken on as Magic Apprentices. However, for ordinary NPCs to become Mages was incredibly difficult, with apt candidates being one in a hundred thousand. Until now, the Magic Tower of the City of Hope only had three Magic Apprentices; The reason Song Jian wanted to visit the Magic Tower in Sailors Paradise was to understand what differences it had compared to the Magic Tower in the City of Hope; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. Soon, the three of them arrived at the very edge of the subterranean third-floor area, where Song Jian could even see the uncarved black rocky outer wall. Here, a stone tower that appeared to be only three stories high came into view. Isnt this a bit too shabby? Hao Dong frowned and said; Havent you heard the saying, dear guest, Its not the height of the mountain, but the dragon within that makes it magnificent? Zhao Guoming laughed; Shouldnt it be the presence of immortals makes the mountain famous? Hao Dong looked at Zhao Guoming with disdain and said; Its the same, all the same, hehe. Esteemed guests, would you like to give it a try? Zhao Guoming said; Lets go take a look, Song Jian glanced at the simple stone tower and could indeed feel a surge of magic pulsing within it. It seemed that this was indeed a Magic Tower, although the person who built it must not have been skilled in construction, otherwise it wouldnt look like this. Walking into the stone tower, Song Jian saw that the vast first floor contained only an office desk and a chair. A man dressed in a gray mages robe was lounging with his legs propped up on the desk, eyes closed in repose, a Magic Staff emitting a blue-quality glow casually placed on the table beside his legs; My lord, these two distinguished guests would like to test their magical aptitude! Zhao Guoming said with a fawning smile to the reclined man; Looking over at him, Song Jian saw that the man was only a level 25 mage class. For players, such a level was quite low, but in the eyes of ordinary people in the real world, a level 25 player in possession of magic was both mysterious and powerful. This was evident from Zhao Guomings attitude towards him, which was respectful but tinged with a hint of fear, as well as envy. Five thousand dollars each. Place your hand on that crystal ball, one by one. If the crystal ball lights up, it means you have magical aptitude. If not, then youre just a Muggle! The mage said lazily without even opening his eyes. Five thousand? And in dollars? Damn, do mage jobs earn money like this? If I had known, I wouldve chosen the mage class, Hao Dong muttered softly. Hmm? The reclined mage suddenly opened his eyes and looked over at them: Players? The mage asked tentatively, and seeing Song Jian and Hao Dong smiling amiably at him, the mage immediately understood and his expression soured: You two arent here to cause trouble, are you? Your classes are already fixed, so why come to test for magical aptitude? Were here for the first time and didnt know that this place isnt open to players! Song Jian said with a smile. After handing over a thousand dollars and sending Zhao Guoming away, he spoke to the mage: Perhaps you can tell us what exactly is going on here, why is there a building that only exists in the game? This place is known as Sailors Paradise, but its actually established for players like us! the mage explained. Welcome to this place, which you can actually call Players Paradise. This is essentially a gathering and exchange spot for all players on earth. Oh, then whats the purpose of that player conference in the Philippines? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked curiously. He always felt that the so-called player conference had some intricate connection with this Players Paradise; Actually, the ultimate destination of that player conference is also here! the mage replied. Since its your first time here, take these two badges, As he spoke, the mage drew two silver-quality badges from his chest and handed them to Song Jian and Hao Dong: Silver badges allow access to areas below the ninth floor of the underground, except for the deepest thirteenth floor, which you can enter freely in all other areas! What is this thirteenth floor? Song Jian inquired curiously; Thats a place only accessible to members with golden badges. As long as you have enough Contribution Points, you can exchange for a golden badge! the mage said with a smile: Like me, for example, guarding this Magic Tower, I earn ten Contribution Points every day. Once I accumulate ten thousand points, I can get a golden badge. It really is just like in the game Song Jian played with the silver badge, a playful smile appearing on his face. Chapter 854 - Chapter 854: Chapter 855: The Treasure of the Store_1 Chapter 854: Chapter 855: The Treasure of the Store_1 After hearing the explanation from the Mage, Song Jian suddenly developed a strong interest in this players paradise. Moreover, for players, the true currency here turned out to be the Contribution Points mentioned by the Mage, rather than the earth currency which would only be effective for those ordinary humans who entered; Just like in the games alliance, Contribution Points could be exchanged for many good things, various elixirs produced in the game, equipment, special alchemy blueprints, smithing blueprints, and so on, and there might even be items that permanently increased attributes. Although the variety of items wasnt as rich as in the game, it still broadened Song Jians horizons. Some items that he had only heard of were available here. What surprised Song Jian the most was that this Mage had actually heard of the recipe for Vitality Pills; Following his guidance, Song Jian and Hao Dong came to a shop that looked somewhat shabby. The shop was filled with the scent of herbal medicine. The front hall had display cases with trays inside, each holding pills the size of longan fruit. These pills varied in color and emitted a faint glow from their surfaces, suggesting they were anything but ordinary. Below these trays were small cards detailing the names and uses of these alchemy pills; Song Jian discovered that Alchemy should be a type of life skill similar to Alchemy in the game. Compared to the liquids of Alchemy, Alchemy mostly produced powders or pills that had effects similar, yet there were also many unique aspects; For instance, the reddish pill before Song Jian was also called Vitality Pills, but the card described that its main ingredient was a herb called Vitality Grass rather than bamboo leaves; However, the effect of these Vitality Pills wasnt very impressive, only increasing Vitality Points by 50. For ordinary people with only about a hundred Vitality Points, it would be considered a miraculous elixir that could bring the dead back to life, but for Song Jian, even if it were given to him for free, he would consider it a waste of inventory space; The rest of the pills also mainly had average effects, only suitable for ordinary people or total novices in the game who were below level ten. After browsing for a while, Song Jian and Hao Dong shook their heads slightly; Hao Dong said, At this level, its probably only level three or four Alchemy Skill. For us, its just too low-end! Heh, Alchemy, this lifestyle profession is actually the first Ive seen, not very different from Alchemy, but the effects seem to be more or less the same! Song Jian laughed; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?0 Just then, a voice came from upstairs, Alchemy is the orthodox skill from Huaxia Daoism, it is countless times stronger than those barbaric Alchemy Skills! Both lifted their heads to look, and a girl in her twenties with a ponytail, wearing a green robe, with sparkling eyes, smiled at Song Jian and Hao Dong as she slowly descended the stairs, I am Meng Tiantian, a level three Alchemist. The items on the first floor are only for those ordinary people. If you two have any needs, please come upstairs to take a look. A level three Alchemist? Hao Dong exclaimed in surprise, Your Alchemy Skill has already reached the Master Level? Meng Tiantian just smiled at him, not saying a word, but gesturing for them to come upstairs; Lets go, lets take a look upstairs, maybe there really are some good things. Hao Dong walked quickly with an excited face, knowing that even in the game, it wasnt easy for regular players to meet a Master Level professional in a lifestyle profession. A Master in blacksmithing or engineering or alchemy was already capable of making transcendent items, not much different in quality from those produced by the system; Song Jian also headed toward the stairs. As he reached Meng Tiantian, he paused and asked softly, In the real world, how do you acquire the herbs for making those alchemy pills? Sorry, thats a secret, not to be told to outsiders! Meng Tiantian declared with a look of self-satisfaction; By the way, I want to start by learning how to make Vitality Pills. I wonder if you could teach me? We can negotiate the fee! Song Jian said with a smile; On the first floor, he had seen that Vitality Pills were probably the easiest in Alchemy Skill, akin to the basic healing potion in Alchemy. It shouldnt be too difficult. You want to learn Alchemy Skill? Meng Tiantian expressed with a face full of surprise. No! Song Jian shook his head and said, I dont want to learn the entire Alchemy Skill, just how to make Vitality Pills! Isnt that the same as wanting to learn Alchemy Skill? Meng Tiantian remained unchanging in expression, If you want to learn how to make basic healing potions, dont you have to learn Alchemy first? Song Jian was taken aback, then nodded and said, You have a point. So, whats the price to learn Alchemy Skill? Although Vitality Pills were easy, the main ingredient was Vitality Grass. Song Jian planned to learn and use bamboo leaves as a substitute for Vitality Grass to see if he could create a different kind of Vitality Pill; Hmph, I wont teach you! Meng Tiantian glanced at Song Jian, lifted her head, and said coldly, then headed towards the second floor; A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. It seemed that his words had just offended the young lady; If the pills on the second floor are useful to me, Ill buy extra, as an apology, thought Song Jian. When Song Jian reached the second floor, he saw Hao Dong staring at the dazzling array of pills behind the counter, his mouth practically watering. Battle recovery pills, my god, and they only have a two-second cooldown? Hao Dong exclaimed aloud; You should know that consumables that can be used during battle, like healing potions, often have a long cooldown. Advanced Healing Potions have a cooldown of five minutes, so in a fight, you can use at most one bottle; However, the pill in front of Hao Dong could restore more than a thousand Vitality Points in battle, which was better than the effects of an Advanced Healing Potion, and it only had a shockingly short two-second cooldown; If I had a lot of these blood recovery pills, couldnt I take on a BOSS by myself? Hao Dong shouted, since a BOSS of the same level, apart from having strong attacks and defenses, its most formidable aspect is having Vitality Points several times or even dozens of times more than that of a regular player. If Hao Dong could use these pills during battle, he could easily wear down a BOSS of the same level; Song Jian glanced at the pills on the second floor, which were truly worthy of being crafted by a Master Level Alchemy Skill practitioner. There were not only pills for restoring Vitality Points and Spirit Points but also ones that temporarily increased attributes, dispelled diseases, and curses. Most importantly, Song Jian also saw two Second Transformation Golden Pills radiating faint golden light, capable of one-time enhancement of all attributes by five points! How much for these Second Transformation Golden Pills? Song Jian asked, pointing at the two golden pills displayed prominently in the most conspicuous countertop; Hmph, those are the treasures of our shop, for display only, not for sale! Meng Tiantian glanced at Song Jian and said with pride. Chapter 855 - Chapter 855: Chapter 856 Second Transformation Golden Pill_1 Chapter 855: Chapter 856 Second Transformation Golden Pill_1 The second floor is only allowed for players to go up, and commoners are prohibited from ascending. Therefore, ordinary people simply cant come into contact with the elixirs on the second floor. After all, the effects of the elixirs on the first floor are already considered miraculous to them. Too much of a good thing can be harmful, and if they were to see the elixirs from the second floor, they would only find it absurd and believe that the shop was swindling people. In the eyes of common people, the elixirs from the second floor are the kind that only immortals can concoct, they are elixirs of immortality; how could mortals possibly refine such a thing? Thus, they would surely doubt the authenticity of this shop! Meng Tiantian showcased the Second Transformation Golden Pill mainly for the other players to see. On one hand, it demonstrated her own strength, and on the other, it was not without an element of showing off. Seeing the shocked expressions on the faces of Song Jian and Hao Dong, Meng Tiantian felt as sweet as honey inside, very proud of herself, and she didnt try to hide it. She let her pride show blatantly in front of the two men with a admire me, worship me, hurry up and kowtow to me demeanor. This thing, even in the gaming world, must be worth a fortune, right? Hao Dong said, his tongue nearly tying itself in a knot; even in the game, he had never encountered such high-level goods, let alone in the real world. Can I exchange something with you for it? Song Jian asked with a smile; such an elixir was beyond the purchasing power of any currency in the world. If it really could be bought, he suspected that those tycoons on the Forbes list would be willing to trade their entire fortune and life for these two pills! Oh? Items from the game, you say? Show me what youve got, Meng Tiantian said languidly. She had encountered many players who made such requests, but the items taken out from the game were either of very average quality, or she simply found them uninteresting, to say nothing of their value compared to the Second Transformation Golden Pills she crafted; Song Jian gave a slight smile and pulled a green bamboo leaf from his inventory, placing it in front of Meng Tiantian; At the sight of this bamboo leaf, Meng Tiantians face initially displayed scorn, but soon, a seriousness crept over her features. The leaf radiated a faint fragrance that only those with a keen sense of smell could detect, and clearly, Meng Tiantian was no ordinary person; She looked at the bamboo leaf intently for a long while, then, raising her head, she asked Song Jian, May I touch it, to see its properties? Song Jian nodded and gestured for her to proceed. Meng Tiantian gingerly touched the bamboo leaf with her fingertips, as delicately as if the leaf were a fragile treasure. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0. My god, it really is a rare treasure from heaven and earth. How did you come by such a treasure? Meng Tiantians face was full of amazement as she looked up at Song Jian, her eyes revealing shock. Its just a pale golden plant, whats the big deal? Hao Dong glanced at the bamboo leaf and muttered under his breath. What do you know! Meng Tiantian rolled her eyes at Hao Dong, flipped open the lock of the display case, picked up a Second Transformation Golden Pill, and tossed it to Song Jian, saying, Trade, one emerald treasure bamboo leaf for one Second Transformation Golden Pill! Song Jians eyes lit up. He caught the Golden Pill, but his gaze remained fixed on Meng Tiantian. Meng Tiantians recent actions were quite bold, as though she didnt care about this treasure of the shop, whereas she seemed to value the emerald bamboo leaf even more; A Second Transformation Golden Pill shouldnt be anything remarkable to her eyes, she might be able to refine even stronger elixirs, maybe a third, or even a fourth, fifth Transformation Golden Pill? Song Jian speculated in his mind. The Second Transformation Golden Pill in his hand had a consumption limit of two pills per person, which meant it could instantly boost all attributes by 10 points. If Song Jian had gotten his hands on these two Second Transformation Golden Pills when he first entered the game, his path in the game would have been much easier; After glancing at the other Second Transformation Golden Pill in the display case, Song Jian directly took out another bamboo leaf and said, Another one! Meng Tiantian was taken aback and stared at the bamboo leaf in Song Jians hand, then looked at the one in her hand, her face showing a puzzled expression. She even took out a pill from her bosom and swallowed it, then looked towards the leaf in Song Jians hand; Damn it, such a precious material, and you have two of them! Meng Tiantian said through gritted teeth. She then opened the display case, took out the remaining Second Transformation Golden Pill, and handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian didnt hesitate, and swallowed the two Second Transformation Golden Pills right away. Meng Tiantian wore a look of anticipation for the drama that was about to unfold. Only after Song Jian had swallowed both pills in one go did she slowly say, The power of the Second Transformation Golden Pill is fierce, its best to dissolve it in water before taking it. Moreover, there should be a seven-day interval between taking two such pills to avoid discomfort. She hadnt finished her sentence when Song Jian felt a powerful heat surge from his stomach, spreading towards his limbs and bones. His entire body felt as though it was roasted by an intense flame, his skin turning as red as a cooked shrimp, and wisps of faint steam emanated from his pores; Seeing Song Jians state, Hao Dong was instantly enraged, pointing at Meng Tiantian and shouting, Why didnt you say that sooner! Meng Tiantian chuckled slyly, casually saying, You didnt ask me, and besides, he acted so fast I didnt have the chance to say it! Hao Dong, frustrated and unable to hold back, drew the blue-quality sword he had been clutching. Meng Tiantians expression changed, and she quickly waved her hands, Dont worry, dont worry, its fine. He might suffer for a moment, but it wont cause any damage to his body. Plus, because the power of the pill has erupted all at once, it will expel impurities from his body, equivalent to marrow cleansing and meridian cutting. His physique will even improve slightly! Hao Dong, dont attack! Song Jians face was flushed, but there was no sign of pain on his face. He raised his hand to stop Hao Dong, smilingly looking at Meng Tiantian, The power of the medicine is indeed strong. I wonder if Miss Meng has any better pills, I would like to exchange items for those! Meng Tiantian looked at Song Jian as if he were a monster. Even she would not dare to endure the ferocious power of swallowing two Second Transformation Golden Pills at once. Although marrow cleansing and meridian cutting were beneficial to the body, the pain was not something ordinary people could bear; But now, having taken two Second Transformation Golden Pills, Song Jian was able to speak in less than a minute, which made Meng Tiantian feel as though the pills she made were fake; Are you, you alright now? Meng Tiantian asked cautiously; Still good! Song Jian replied with a smile; At that moment, Meng Tiantian suddenly thought of another possibility, causing her face to abruptly change. Chapter 856 - Chapter 856: Chapter 857: Peaceful Heart Tea_1 Chapter 856: Chapter 857: Peaceful Heart Tea_1 Meng Tiantian stared at Song Jian, uttering each word deliberately, To be able to fully absorb the energy of two Second Transformation Golden Pills in such a short period, you either must have an extraordinary physical constitution that completely disregards the strength of the pills, or the potency of my two pills has diminished. However, I can assure you that these two pills were made just three days ago and there is no chance that their potency has diminished. Thus, there remains only one possibility who exactly are you? Who I am is not important. As far as youre concerned, I am just an ordinary customer who wishes to purchase the alchemy pills that you have on offer! Song Jian said with a smile. In the game he had played before, his attributes had surged enormously, and now they had suddenly increased by another ten points across the board, giving him a sensation of not being able to control his own strength; Even Hao Dong and Meng Tiantian felt that the person before them had suddenly become almost unreala moment he seemed like a towering mountain or a raging ocean unleashing monstrous waves, the next he seemed like an ordinary person from the real world; I dont have any better alchemy pills left. I am closing shop now, both of you, please leave, Meng Tiantian said, essentially throwing them out; Song Jian, noticing her tightly holding two bamboo leaves, asked with a laugh, Are you about to start making Vitality Pills with them? I wonder if I could watch? If the Vitality Pills you make meet my requirements, perhaps we could form a long-term partnership! The Jade Treasure Bamboo would grow thirty leaves every ten days. Initially, Song Jian had wanted to study Alchemy Skill and make Vitality Pills himself, but in reality, he neither had the energy nor the time. Even the engineering manufacturing and Alchemy skills he had mastered had not been improved for a long time, still lingering at the elementary levels five and six; Moreover, if he were to start learning Alchemy Skill from scratch, as well as the production of Vitality Pills, it would likely result in a massive wastea waste that would not be just a few hundred or thousand Doomsday Coins but could amount to hundreds of thousands, or even millions of Doomsday Coins. Seeing this shop and meeting Meng Tiantian gave Song Jian a sudden flash of insight. He could completely entrust Meng Tiantian with making the Vitality Pills, similar to how he had others prepare the Miraculous Snake Meat. Letting professionals handle professional tasks was the best way to maximize benefits; Hmph, collaborate? What qualifications do you have to collaborate with me? Meng Tiantian said pompously, her nose turned up in arrogance: Unless you can produce ten more leaves like these, its best if the two of you leave quickly. Dont think that just because I am an alchemist, Im easy to bully. You should know that Oh my god, you actually have so many! While she was speaking, Song Jian had already taken out twenty Jade Treasure Bamboo leaves from his bag, placing them one by one on the display counter, grinning at Meng Tiantian. Now, are you interested in discussing a partnership with me? Song Jian asked with a smile; At that moment, Meng Tiantians face was a picture of shock; she stared blankly at Song Jian for a full ten seconds before her expression suddenly changed, blooming into a bright smile; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Esteemed guest, please, come upstairs. The tea I brew is quite good. Shall we go up and talk over a cup of tea? Meng Tiantian said gently, curtseying to Song Jian with a sweet voice; Very well, Song Jian nodded, and with a wave of his hand, he gathered the twenty Jade Treasure Bamboo leaves and walked leisurely towards the staircase; Meng Tiantians eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Song Jian collect the Jade Treasure Bamboo leaves, a faint look of distress flashing across her face, but it quickly disappeared, and she followed behind Song Jian slowly towards the upstairs. Ah, in that case I Hao Dong said anxiously, stepping forward, ready to follow upstairs, but Meng Tiantian stretched out her hand to stop him and said fiercely, The alchemy area is off-limits to outsiders. The general public, please wait outside the shop! Just as Hao Dong was about to argue, he suddenly felt an overwhelming force rush towards him, and the world spun around him. He lost control of his body, and when he regained consciousness, he found himself standing dumbfounded in front of the store that sold elixir medicines; Although Song Jian had already stepped up to the third floor, he was clearly aware of the scene where Hao Dong was driven out. He seemed to clearly visualize in his mind the scene of Hao Dong standing foolishly in front of the shop, as if he were standing right beside Hao Dong. By now, Song Jians Spirit Points had risen to one hundred and fifty-five. After exceeding one hundred and fifty points, Song Jian felt his perception was broader, with more details and clarity. It was as if he had a pair of omniscient, omnipotent eyes that could see every detail within ten meters around his bodycrystal clear, as long as he wished to see it. Upon reaching the third floor of the shop, which seemed to be an alchemy room, there was a meter-tall, bronze elixir stove in the corner still radiating intense heat. Whiffs of fragrance wafted from the stove, and at the top, white cloud-like flowers continuously formed and dissipated; On one side of the third floor was a small partitioned area with tea sets. Meng Tiantian led Song Jian to this area, then began boiling water and preparing tea; Song Jian noticed that Meng Tiantian carefully picked out a few tea leaves from a porcelain jar. As she picked them, she seemed to feel that she had taken too many, and her hand shook slightly. She then let a few leaves drop back into the jar; Meng Tiantian smiled at Song Jian and said, This tea is called Peaceful Heart Tea, it can calm the mind and filter ones aura, enhancing enlightenment. Its quite valuable! After placing a tea leaf in the porcelain cup in front of Song Jian, Meng Tiantian poured hot water over it. Moments later, the cup emitted an enticing fragrance, as if placing one amid nature itself. Truly amazing! Song Jian laughed, drinking the tea in one gulp, even swallowing the leaf that remained; Song Jians action caused Meng Tiantians brows to furrow slightly, but she quickly pretended not to see and continued to sip her tea in small, delicate sips; After finishing the tea, Song Jian suddenly fell into a state of enlightenment. Thoughts raced through his mind at lightning speed, inspirations surged forth like springs, yet when Song Jian tried to grasp and retain them, he caught none; After some time, Song Jian slowly exhaled a breath of murky air and opened his eyes. At that moment, his eyes flashed like lightning, emitting a dazzling light, which when it fell upon Meng Tiantians face, made her feel a sense of prickling pain. However, like the radiance in Song Jians eyes, the sensation soon vanished completely. At this point, an enlightenment status appeared in Song Jians status bar, lasting one hour; he felt that his mental strength was constantly evolving every moment under this state of enlightenment, becoming more solid. The increase in Mental Strength due to the attribute surge was also gradually condensing again, and that sense of control returned to his body; Chapter 857 - Chapter 857: Chapter 858 Phase-3 Golden Pill_1 Chapter 857: Chapter 858 Phase-3 Golden Pill_1 Meng Tiantian saw a surprised look flash across Song Jians face and said with a slight smile, Take a look at your skill column, is there a new change? When Song Jian opened his skill column, he was shocked to find that his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision had unexpectedly advanced to level 3; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision (Active), Level 3 (1%), Skill Effect: Summon 3-36 Spirit Swords, causing (number*140% weapon damage) points of damage to the target, and each Spirit Sword has a chance to deepen the damage to the target; Attack Range: 1000 meters; Skill Consumption: 110 points of Invisible Sword Qi; Skill Cooldown: 10 seconds; Skill Description: This skill is one of the core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, condensing myriad Spirit Swords, gathering myriad sword techniques, Qi filling heaven and earth, Sword Qi pointing in all directions, thousands of swords staring down, mountains crumbling, seas splitting, heavens turning, and earth overturning! This skill cannot be improved through mastery but only by consuming other skills/skill books! It, it actually advanced a level? Song Jian said in surprise. One must know that the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision can only be improved by consuming other skills, and the higher the skill level and tier, the more mastery gained; But now, a so-called Pure Heart Tea had actually increased the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision by one level, which made Song Jian feel an unexpected delight; What, it only advanced one level? Meng Tiantians face showed a puzzled expression, and it took a while before she came to a realization and said, It seems that your skill has a pretty high tier, at least a gold quality or above, right? Song Jian smiled slightly but did not answer, his eyes and eyebrows however, could not hide his sheer joy. Is this tea for sale? Song Jian pointed at the porcelain jar next to Meng Tiantian, where the tea leaves were placed, and asked; Pure Heart Tea works best the first time you drink it, afterwards, the effect decreases with each subsequent use, and it will not enhance the skill level anymore, only entering an Epiphany state, and after ten times, it will become a regular beverage! Meng Tiantian explained. Even so, its worth a fortune. One leaf can save several skill points; a trade like this, I believe many players would be happy to make! Song Jian said with a smile; Sure, one piece of Cuibao bamboo leaf for one leaf of Pure Heart Tea! Meng Tiantian said with a sly look in her eyes, smiling. Song Jian was about to agree but suddenly felt something was amiss, and turned his head to look at the potted plant placed on the windowsill; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? It was a plant over a foot long with iron-blue stems, robust and powerful, reflecting a metallic luster as it curved upward, resembling clouds and mist, with green-black leaves the size of fingertips growing on it; The potted plant at first glance seemed nothing special, but Song Jian could smell the fragrance emanating from this plant, which was exactly the same as the aroma of the Pure Heart Tea he had drunk before; Following Song Jians gaze, Meng Tiantian turned her head to look and her face changed dramatically when she saw that plant, and she cursed under her breath, Damn, how could I have placed it there! Oh, well, lets talk about a collaboration! Meng Tiantian clapped her hands and said to Song Jian, Maybe you want to see me personally crafting a batch of Vitality Pills, to see how effective they are? Song Jian withdrew his gaze and smiled, Of course, I hope it will turn out as we expected! No problem, in fact, pill refining is even more complex than medicine making. First, you must have an alchemy furnace like this one, the Four-Direction Divine Beast Furnace, a tier-3 alchemy furnace, capable of refining pills up to the third grade. It can also refine fourth-grade pills, but the failure rate would increase significantly! Meng Tiantian pointed at the bronze furnace that was burning with fierce flames as she spoke; Dont you need to be present during the pill refining process? Song Jian was quite surprised; he knew that even with his portable medicine-making station, he had to be present during the concoction process, or else the success rate of the potions would be frighteningly low. Of course, I can temporarily leave during the medicine-making process as long as I control the heat well. I only need to keep a close eye on it at the very end. After all, collecting the pills requires a special technique that relates to the final quality and quantity of the pills! Meng Tiantian explained. As they were talking, the alchemy furnace, which had been still up until now, began to vibrate slightly. The white smoke emanating from it got thicker, and the cluster of white mist flowers that had formed above the furnace started to dissipate quickly, replaced by ferocious beasts made of condensed mist, all making fierce growling and roaring motions; One after another, beasts made of white mist formed and dissipated, with not a single beast resembling another; At this moment, Meng Tiantian swiftly walked to the front of the alchemy furnace, her right hand quickly forming seals, and streaks of spiritual light burst forth from her fingertips, continually touching the alchemy furnace; As the spiritual light collided with the alchemy furnace, ripples of light pulsated outward. Soon, the alchemy furnace started to become transparent, revealing the scene inside; Inside, a mass of golden liquid was churning within the furnace. As more spiritual light struck the furnace, the rolling golden solution began to shake and, in a short while, turned into dozens of droplets the size of fingernails. Each droplet shook as if trying to merge together, but soon enough, a droplet would burst with a pop, turning into a clump of black residue that fell to the bottom of the furnace; One by one, the droplets all broke apart over time, turning into black slag. At this point, Meng Tiantian, drenched in sweat, continued to strike the furnace with spiritual light; Eventually, nearly all the liquid droplets disappeared, and in the furnace, only the last droplet remained intact, solidifying slowly and eventually forming a round, smooth pill that rolled continuously along the furnaces inner wall; Out! Accompanied by a light shout from Meng Tiantian, the lid of the furnace made a muffled thud. A rich fragrance emanated from inside the furnace, the lid automatically popped open, and the golden pill that had been revolving inside was ejected. When it met the air, it quickly solidified, and its color began to change; The previously rich golden hue, as if it was all retracted into the pill itself, now exuded only a faint golden luminescence; Ive finally succeeded once! Meng Tiantian looked at the pill in her palm, her eyes showing a relieved expression, The Phase-3 Golden Pill, Ive finally refined the Phase-3 Golden Pill! A joyful smile appeared on Meng Tiantians face. Ignoring the pills residual warmth, she immediately took the pill to a cubicle, dropped it into a teacup, and then poured Enlightenment Tea over it. When the pill had completely dissolved into a cup of light golden liquid, Meng Tiantian grabbed the teacup and swallowed the pill fluid in one gulp, almost exactly replicating Song Jians earlier performance with the Enlightenment Tea. Chapter 858 - Chapter 858: Chapter 859 Introduction_1 Chapter 858: Chapter 859 Introduction_1 A Phase-3 Golden Pill? The one you just refined was a Phase-3 Golden Pill? What effects does it have? Song Jian asked curiously. He had not seen the specific attributes of the Phase-3 Golden Pill, but the name alone suggested that its effects should be much better than those of the Second Transformation Golden Pill. This is my first successful refinement, it was so difficult! This is a fourth-grade pill, and being able to refine it depended purely on luck. It looks like my luck is pretty good, yay! Meng Tiantian seemed very happy, her face full of smiles; A Second Transformation Golden Pill increased five points of all attributes, while a Phase-3 Golden Pill could increase at least eight, perhaps even more. Song Jian estimated silently. Even if Meng Tiantian didnt pass the first stage of combat power assessment, by the time she reached level thirty, her overall attributes would hardly be inferior to those who passed the A-grade assessment. If she managed to pass even a B-grade assessment, the boost in her attributes might well compare to an S-grade player; Can I pre-order some Phase-3 Golden Pills? Song Jian asked. The more of these attribute-enhancing pills, the better. Even if there was a limit on how many each person could use, there were a lot of people in the City of Hope Alliance, so even one pill per person would require a large batch; The materials have all been used up, that was the last batch! Meng Tiantian shook her head: The success rate for Phase-3 Golden Pills is too low, its not cost-effective. However, I can mass-produce First Grade Golden Pellets now, do you want some? Theres plenty, and theyre cheaper, each person can use three! First Grade Golden Pellets? How much do they enhance attributes? Song Jian asked; One point! Meng Tiantian said, somewhat embarrassed, as she raised a finger; Song Jian nodded. Compared to the Second Transformation, the First Grade Golden Pellets were much less effective, but compared to attribute fruits that cost hundreds of thousands, or even millions, they were just as effective. We can talk. I need First Grade Golden Pellets, too! said Song Jian: But first lets look at the Vitality Pills youve refined. Well discuss everything together later. Meng Tiantian nodded, realizing that Song Jian was a major client and became more cautious; After clearing out the Alchemy Furnace, Meng Tiantian began to refine Vitality Pills. Vitality Pills were only first-grade pills, now only replacing Vitality Grass with Bamboo Leaf, all the refinement processes were the same, and it didnt take long to make a batch; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. The flames rose, and all the materials inside the furnace turned into a medicinal liquid, a light bitter scent wafted from the furnace, and a pale green mist rose, condensing into a bamboo above the furnace, swaying gently; Its rare for a first-grade pill to condense a pill essence! Meng Tiantian said with a look of surprise on her face, unable to help herself; Before long, Meng Tiantian cast out several spiritual lights, and the Vitality Pills were successfully refined, this batch actually producing more than a dozen reddish pills. Vitality Pills, rare, Effect 1: Permanently increases 1 point of stamina, 10 Vitality Points, Usage limit: 10 pills; Effect 2: Instantly recovers 3000 Vitality Points, cooldown time 5 seconds; Not bad at all, a first-grade pill with properties comparable to a third-grade pill. Its just a bit of a waste to recover 3000 Vitality Points no player has that much Vitality Points now Meng Tiantian evaluated as she looked at the reddish pills in her hands; Ordinary Vitality Pills, also first-grade pills without permanent attribute enhancement, could only restore fifty Vitality Points compared to the current pill, the difference was like heaven and earth; The change was all because the main ingredient had been switched to Bamboo Leaf. Meng Tiantian clearly understood, taking two pills from these, then giving the rest to Song Jian saying, A tip, no problem, right? Song Jian nodded: From now on, Ill supply the Bamboo Leaves, you provide the rest of the auxiliary materials. Out of the pills refined, I only want ten per batch, the rest are yours. How does that sound for a distribution? Vitality Pills were the most basic of first-grade pills, and the auxiliary materials were not highly valuable, plus the refining time was short. This batch produced twelve Vitality Pills. Song Jian only wanted ten, so the remaining two were Meng Tiantians. As Meng Tiantian heard it, her face immediately showed a satisfied smile, and she nodded eagerly: Great, great, well go with that arrangement. Hahaha! You see, this was just the first attempt at refining, and Meng Tiantian could still adjust some details. As a first-grade pill, for her, an Alchemy Grandmaster, failure was not a possibility, and there was even room for improvement in the refining method. Refining thirteen or even more in a batch was not impossible. The most important thing was that after just refining one batch, she had found that her proficiency in Alchemy Skill had increased by a point. Usually, her proficiency only increased when refining fourth-grade pills, and refining first-grade pills could no longer raise her proficiency. But now, refining Vitality Pills also added a point, which was an unexpected joy; Next, the two discussed the purchase of First Grade Golden Pellets. The First Grade Golden Pellets were second-grade pills, pricey, but much cheaper than Attribute Fruit only about one-tenth of the price of Attribute Fruit. For Song Jian, it was absolutely affordable. Even if the alliance players used them all, they could still be sold externally there was no loss overall; In fact, what Song Jian really wanted to purchase were Second Transformation and even Phase-3 Golden Pills, but given Meng Tiantians current skill level, the success rate of refining Second Transformation Golden Pills was only one-eighth, and for Phase-3 Golden Pills, it was a matter of luck, with more than ten batches possibly not yielding a single success, and the materials were even harder to find. Even if Song Jian wanted to reserve them, it was not possible. They had to wait until Meng Tiantians Alchemy Skill improved another level; After the transaction was completed, Song Jian suddenly realized that this place seemed very suitable for players to reside in as a temporary haven from official scrutiny, and additionally, there were many player-run stores here, just like in the game. These players were spread across every corner of the game, usually impossible to contact for trades, but here, trading was a breeze. Some would even deliver goods first and settle up later with Doomsday Coins in the game, very convenient. I wonder what conditions are needed to reside here? Song Jian asked; Meng Tiantians eyebrows arched as she asked, Are you planning to live here? I can be your reference, its very easy, you just need to go through some procedures. Come on, lets register now! It seemed Meng Tiantian was even more eager than Song Jian, pulling him outside; After closing the shop, Meng Tiantian dragged Song Jian to a stone house, banging on the door and shouting, Old man, old man, open the door! Ive got a player who wants to live here! Chapter 859 - Chapter 859: Chapter 860 Residence_1 Chapter 859: Chapter 860 Residence_1 Song Jian followed Meng Tiantian into a rather shabby-looking stone house. As he entered, he was struck by a blinding beam of light and couldnt help but shield his eyes with a hand; Once he had adjusted to the rooms light, he was startled to discover that he had come to an island. Warm sunlight was overhead, and the sea water gently lapped around him. Even the air carried a faint salty, fishy scent; This place was supposed to be an underground space, and although it was fully equipped with electric lights, it still felt somewhat dim compared to the outside world. However, the scene before him made Song Jian feel as though he had passed through a Teleportation Gate to another location; Looking back, a wooden door stood incongruously behind him, completely out of place with the surrounding scenery; At the moment, he and Meng Tiantian were standing on a pristine white sand beach where an old man, dressed in Hawaiian-style shorts, was lazily reclining in a chair, sipping juice and basking in the sun. Around him, a pair of seagulls soared in the air, occasionally swooping down to steal some dried fruit snacks beside the lounger; Meng Tiantian, having evidently been to this place many times before, showed no sign of surprise. Instead, she ran up to the old man, picked up the untouched glass of juice, and took a big gulp. Then, letting out a refreshed sigh, she grabbed some of the dried fruit snacks from beside her and popped them into her mouth; I say, Tiantian, you always use some excuse to come here and nibble away. If you keep this up, be careful I might never let you in again, the old man, with his eyes closed in repose, sighed and slowly opened his eyes; Song Jian, looking into those eyes that seemed filled with the vicissitudes of the ages, thought he saw a universe flare into existence and then extinguish in an instant within them. Yet, when he came back to his senses and looked again, he saw nothing out of the ordinary. The old man before him appeared no different from those frail, hunched-over elders in the real world, those that seemed as though a gust of wind could knock them down. This time its different; Im here to introduce a player to settle here! Meng Tiantian said, cheeks full and speaking with some difficulty. Player? The old man looked toward Song Jian with a smile across his face, yet there was a strange sparkle in his eyes. In that instant, Song Jian felt as if the old man could see right through him, which made him uncomfortable. He couldnt help but frown; Hmm, your perception is very strong, young man. Your spirit attribute must have already broken a hundred, right? The old mans face showed a curious tinge, and he nodded, saying, You can call me Mu Xianzhi, old Mu, or just old man like the girl does if you prefer! Mu Xianzhi stood up, gripping a wooden cane next to his chair, and shuffled towards the back of the beach. Behind a huge rock, he fumbled for a moment and then pulled out a badge that emanated a golden glow, returning and handing it to Song Jian, Drop a drop of blood on it, and it will belong to you. You will be able to freely enter any area from the first to the thirteenth level! A golden badge, old man, are you sure he qualifies for this? Meng Tiantian exclaimed in surprise. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? You see, ordinary players, when they come here, can at most receive a silver-quality badge, allowing them to enter only up to the twelfth level, never the thirteenth. Without enough Contribution Points, it is impossible to obtain a golden-quality badge; The Mage who had assessed the qualifications before was arduously accumulating experience and earning Contribution Points, hoping to enhance the quality of his badge. Moreover, if Hao Dong wanted to settle here too, at most hed be able to use a silver badge, albeit with some additional permissions. His strength is more than enough to be the Guardian of this little island. Dont you trust the old mans judgment? Mu Xianzhi glanced at Meng Tiantian as he spoke. Alright, if the old man thinks he can do it, then he definitely can, Meng Tiantian said, rubbing her nose. Guardian, what is that? Song Jian fiddled with the badge in his hand, asking; This was a badge made in the real world, with no attributes, but Song Jian discovered that inside the badge there was a tiny electronic chip. Its just an identity, with it you can have a place to live on this small island, you can open a shop like me, or even build a villa, whatever you like. Plus, you can freely enter and exit the thirteenth layer. Actually, only players who can enter the thirteenth layer are considered real island residents! Meng Tiantian explained, showing off her own badge as she spoke, If I werent an Alchemy Grandmaster, I wouldnt have been able to get such a badge! Meng Tiantians badge, also golden, was displayed briefly and then tucked back into her chest; Alright, that settles it! Mu Xianzhi slouched lazily back into his chair and said to Song Jian, Go have a look at the thirteenth layer first. If you like, you can report your game identity and activity area, and maybe youll get some help. Of course, you can also lend a hand to others, and thats also a way to earn Contribution Points. For the true residents of the island, Contribution Points are as valuable as Doomsday Coins, you can never have too many. Tiantian, take him to pick out a place to live, I dont mind that you just snuck some of my drink and snacks. After leaving Mu Xianzhis stone house, Song Jian and Meng Tiantian returned to the dimly lit streets; Do you need me to take you to the thirteenth layer? The guide fee is just ten Contribution Points, Meng Tiantian said with a smile; I just got this badge, how could I possibly have any Contribution Points? Are you saying you can run a tab here? Song Jian asked; Every newbies badge comes with ten Contribution Points! Meng Tiantian chuckled, a sly look in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still shook his head, No thanks, lets head to the living quarters first, its almost time to enter the game. Such a miser! Meng Tiantian rolled her eyes and said, Which layer do you plan to live on? The lower you go, the smaller the living space, the higher, the larger it gets. If youre willing to live in the underground first layer, you can have a three-hundred-square-meter residence! The third underground layer is mostly inhabited by ordinary people, living there has no meaning, its better to go down a bit. Although the environment is worse, most of the neighbors are players, making it easier to interact; Lets stay on this layer, having more players around is better! Song Jian said; Oh, right, the little building next to mine seems to be vacant, why dont you live there? Itll be more convenient for you to deliver materials to me in the future, Meng Tiantian suggested. But that place used to be inhabited by an Undead Sorcerer, and it seems theres still a restless spirit lingering inside. If you live there, you could conveniently take care of it! Chapter 860 - Chapter 860: Chapter 861 Assessment_1 Chapter 860: Chapter 861 Assessment_1 Song Jian didnt return to his residence, but instead went to Meng Tiantians shop and handed over all the emerald bamboo leaves in his package to Meng Tiantian before directly entering the game; Back in the game, it was now early morning in the virtual world. Although there were still clouds in the sky, they had thinned out considerably. The morning sun filtered through the clouds, casting its light over the surrounding greenery, making everything appear so peaceful. Of course, if there werent any players trying to uproot trees with their bare hands nearby, Song Jians experience would be even better. New players were still arriving in this world. Like the other cities, the City of Hope now allowed newcomers to familiarize themselves with this new world rather than directly facing monsters, giving them enough time to adapt; However, for new players, the initial task was always to collect wood, amassing their first batch of funds, then to buy one or two general Skill Books before leaving the city to fight monsters and level up. In this way, compared to when Song Jian and his companions first arrived in the game and had to fight monsters barehanded, the situation was a hundred times better. The death rate had plummeted, and as long as they didnt seek out death, players could generally grow smoothly; Truly blissful! Song Jian, watching a few young players diligently gathering wood outside the castle, couldnt help but exclaim; Just then, several lines of system prompts suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian; System: The 138th Unique Profession Assessment is about to begin. Do you wish to start? System: You have two remaining chances to refuse. If you refuse again next time, your qualification token will vanish forever; System: Your Combat Power has reached the first tier. You will directly pass the initial selection phase and can immediately enter the competition; Unique Profession Assessment? Song Jian was taken aback. He remembered Cecilia mentioning that such qualification events only selected reserve qualifiers, which meant they were effectively the reserve team for a Unique Profession. Moreover, sometimes the person bestowed with a Unique Profession wouldnt necessarily come from these reserves Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0. Oh well, lets go have a look. Maybe I can discover more information about the Swordsman Immortal profession! Song Jian mused to himself and directly chose Start. In his package, the black token that had always been there suddenly turned into a beam of black light, enveloping Song Jian as if he was encased in a black Light Cocoon; Next, a pitch-black Space-Time Rift appeared at the spot where Song Jian stood, and the Light Cocoon engulfing him plunged into the rift. After a short while, the Space-Time Rift slowly vanished, as if it had never existed. Song Jian felt the world spinning around him, like he had been thrown into a washing machine. But soon, he felt solid ground beneath his feet, and the black Light Cocoon wrapping around him gradually faded until it disappeared. Now, Song Jian found himself standing in a vast square. There were already quite a few people there, with black Light Cocoons descending like meteors onto the square. The scene looked magnificent; This, there must be at least a thousand people here, right? Song Jian surmised, spotting a person every few meters and unable to see the end. Above, swarms of black Light Cocoons kept falling, with new arrivals appearing continuously in the square; Eh, Zhang Hong? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he saw a bald monk not far from him, bowing his head with slightly closed eyes, holding a Magic Staff as if he were a venerable monk of high virtue. This was the martial monk Zhang Hong, whom he had encountered before and who was also a monk in the real world, with the monastic name Hongyi. Looking at his level, he had already advanced to level forty, which was even higher than Song Jians; Moreover, Song Jian could feel that around Zhang Hong, there seemed to be a chilly aura faintly lingering, as if many ghosts were entwining around him. At this moment, Zhang Hong appeared motionless, his head hanging low, but in reality, he was continuously observing the surroundings with the corner of his eye. Due to the angle, however, he had not noticed Song Jian. But when Song Jians gaze fell on him, Zhang Hong seemed to sense something. His left ear twitched slightly as if trying to detect who had set their eyes on him. Seeing Zhang Hongs reaction, Song Jian smiled slightly and didnt mind. He casually shifted his gaze away and began to assess the condition of the other players around. Before long, a look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. None of the players standing in the square were below level thirty-five, but there were not many who possessed second-tier combat power. It was important to note that, in order to pass the first-tier combat power assessment world, aside from strong strength, luck also played a significant part. Hence, many people failed their first assessment and could only wait for the second one a month later, or even more. However, attempting the first-tier combat power assessment was not always an option. If one tried more than five times or if their level exceeded forty, they would permanently lose the chance to pass the first-tier combat power assessment, effectively losing dozens of attribute points forever. But this didnt prevent them from attempting the second-tier combat power assessment. Once their level reached fifty, they could confidently undertake the second-tier combat power assessment, and upon passing, they would still receive attribute points as reward. However, for those players who had not passed the first-tier combat power assessment, without the additional ten or sometimes dozens of attribute points, the difficulty of passing the second-tier combat power assessment would be multiplied several times over, and very few players managed to accomplish this. After waiting for half an hour, the dark Light Cocoons in the sky gradually diminished until there were none left. By that time, Song Jian roughly estimated that there were over three thousand players standing in the square, though this number could be higher, as many were beyond the range of his sight. Just then, the entire square suddenly began to tremble slightly, and a large altar, hundreds of square meters in size, slowly rose from the center of the square. When the altar finally settled, its height had exceeded thirty meters. Everyones attention was drawn to the altar, and atop it, one by one, teleportation gates began to light up. Once stable, the number of gates had reached ten. At this moment, everyone simultaneously received a system prompt: System: Players participating in the selection race, please enter the light gates within thirty seconds; otherwise, it will be treated as forfeiture. Damn it! Hearing this system prompt, many players let out an angry curse and rushed hurriedly towards the altar in the square. The positions occupied by the players were determined by the time they had chosen to accept. The earlier they made the choice, the further they were from the altar. The later, the farther away from the altar they were. Those who were beyond the range of Song Jians vision would likely fail the selection race if they did not possess abilities like teleportation or an Acceleration Skill. Before long, the number of people on the square had reduced by two-thirds, and a faint red glow emerged on the surface of the others. After ten seconds, those who were still standing in place also received a system prompt: Chapter 861 - Chapter 861: Chapter 862 Begin_1 Chapter 861: Chapter 862 Begin_1 Song Jian looked around, and there were only about a third of the people left standing in their original spots, just like him, they had all passed the phase one combat power assessment. Looking at the red glow emanating from his body, Song Jian immediately had a very bad feeling, because the light was just too similar to flowing blood, and he even caught a whiff of a bloody scent at the tip of his nose; Soon, after all the players who had entered the selection competition vanished, another system prompt appeared before the eyes of Song Jian and the others still present; System: Please get ready, you will be transported into the Trial Space in ten seconds, and the method of entry will be random; ten, nine, eight, seven A countdown timer appeared before Song Jians eyes, and in the instant time ran out, everyone turned into a beam of red light that shot up into the sky, the spectacle was quite magnificent; But for Song Jian and the remaining players, the feeling wasnt very pleasantthe sensation of being tossed into a washing machine resurfaced, followed by dizziness, as if someone had punched him hard in the stomach, making him feel like vomiting; When he finally managed to steady himself, he couldnt help but lean against a damaged wall, heaving non-stop; this feeling was even more intense than the dizziness he had experienced when he first entered the game. At that moment, the system prompt appeared again; System: You have entered the Trial Space City after a nuclear war, with the number of players entering this Trial Space being: 385; System: Please find protective gear within ten minutes, otherwise, you will continuously lose Vitality Points, and as time goes on, the rate at which Vitality Points are lost will increase, until you enter a critical state; System: The trial mode is survival mode, when the number of players in the Trial Space is reduced to one, the trial will end. System: On the edges of the Trial Space, a toxic aura will appear, shrinking its range by one kilometer randomly every ten minutes; players within the toxic aura will continuously lose Vitality Points, and protective gear will become ineffective; System: In this Trial Space, players will not truly die; once the damage taken exceeds their own threshold, an Invincibility Aura will be triggered, and players who trigger the Invincibility Aura will be teleported out of the Trial Space, failing the trial; those who fail will receive a bonus of all attributes increased by 1 point; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? System: After thirty minutes, the winners of the selection competition will descend into the various Trial Spaces one after another, please be cautious of these competitors! Like a waterfall, the system prompts appeared in front of Song Jian, and at the same time, a ten-minute countdown timer also appeared. Simultaneously, Song Jian felt a stinging pain on his exposed skin as if pricked by needles, his Vitality Points began to inexplicably decrease, and above his head floated numbers indicating -1 damage; This kind of loss was completely bearable for Song Jian, as the rate at which his Vitality Points recovered ensured he could survive in such an environment indefinitely; But Song Jian still actively started searching for the so-called protective gear, knowing well that this bleeding would gradually intensify with time, and eventually, it would become more than he could handle; This city was very much like the previously encountered Doomsday City, seemingly abandoned for hundreds of years, with a great deal of greenery having enveloped all the buildings, even the wide roads were cracked, with various plants spreading out from the gaps. The only difference from Doomsday City was that this city was utterly lifeless, without any signs of living creatures, not even a single monster; Song Jian randomly burst into a shop, where he discovered a bottle of beverage placed on the counter that was completely out of place with its surroundings, looking as if there wasnt a speck of dust on it, as though someone had just put it there. It was only when Song Jian picked up the beverage that he realized it was an energy drink for restoring Spirit Points, and that this bottle could only be used within the Assessment Space. Once he left the Assessment Space, the beverage would instantly disappear; The moment Song Jian picked up this beverage, all the recovery items in his inventory, whether they were for restoring Vitality Points or Spirit Points, whether they were for use in combat or only outside of combat, all turned gray. From that moment on, these recovery items could no longer be taken out of the inventory, becoming sealed; When Song Jian realized something was wrong and threw away the beverage in his hand, the sealed status of the recovery items in his inventory did not disappear. He checked, and they would not vanish until he left the sealed space; Damn it! Song Jians face turned ashen as he turned back and picked up the beverage again; Just by touching a potion, similar items I have will be sealed. If I pick up equipment or weapons, will they also seal my equipment and weapons, making them unusable? Song Jian suddenly became vigilant. Out of more than three hundred people, only one could remain in the end. Though it was called a survival trial, once the players encountered each other, battle was their only choice; Song Jian had many supplies in his inventory, which were now all sealed, meaning his logistical advantage had disappeared, and he needed to collect more items like the beverage; After searching the entire shop, Song Jian found two bottles of pills for replenishing Vitality Points; By then, the prickling pain on his skin was becoming more and more intense. Song Jian dared not delay and rushed to the next room. His primary concern now was not these supplies, but to find a protective suit within ten minutes; After searching three rooms in a row, Song Jian finally found a protective suit in a clothing shop. It was made of a film resembling plastic, light as a feather, and weightless when worn; Upon donning this protective suit, the prickling pain on his skin immediately disappeared, and his Vitality Points began to slowly recover, but what frustrated Song Jian was that after picking up the suit, all of his equipment, except for the necklace, accessories, and rings, were automatically removed and sealed in his inventory; This meant that at that moment, Song Jian was as if he had left the game and returned to the real world, losing all equipment bonuses; Its simply unpredictable, but all players who entered here should have lost their equipment bonuses as well, otherwise, theyll be automatically kicked out after ten minutes! Song Jian thought to himself; Song Jians equipment was far superior to most players. With the supplies and equipment sealed, the gap between him and the other players began to slowly close; I cant keep picking up items in this space, or else my accessories, rings, and necklaces might also get sealed! Song Jian thought to himself; But just then, an item emitting a purple-red glow suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian, causing him to open his mouth wide in disbelief. PS: Thanks to Hopes for Tomorrow for tipping 100 starting coins~ Chapter 862 03-25 - Chapter 862: Chapter 863 Elimination_1 Chapter 862: Chapter 863 Elimination_1 ` Damn it, how can this be? Song Jians eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and an expression of shock appeared on his face. He looked at the weapon in front of him, radiating a purplish-red glow, and cursed inwardly, Epic weapons, damn it, have epic weapons become as common as cabbages here, starting to flood the streets? This was, after all, an epic dagger. In this Trial Space, were epic weapons just casually thrown around on the streets? Song Jians equipment had been sealed, but his weapons had not been sealed and could be summoned at any moment. However, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword was only an epic-quality one-handed sword, which he had obtained after paying a great price and spending a lot of time. But now, a weapon of the same quality as the Sky-breaking Sword was blatantly placed before him, making all his previous efforts seem like a joke. However, Song Jian was certain that such weapons could only be used within the Trial Space and couldnt be taken out. Yet, this would increase the chances of other players obtaining epic weapons, further narrowing the gap between him and the other players. Song Jian gave the weapon a resentful glance, gritted his teeth, and turned his head to search elsewhere; apart from a protective suit, he now wore only a single layer of clothes with no defensive power, and had to find more armor. If youve got the guts, let me find a few pieces of epic armor! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw a piece of equipment radiating a dark gold glow casually placed on a garbage can at a corner of a distant street. While this made Song Jian feel frustrated, he couldnt help but run towards the garbage can; As Song Jian approached the garbage can, he suddenly felt a chilling threat, as if someone was aiming a life-threatening weapon at his temple. Song Jian instinctively lunged forward and then rolled toward a low wall on the side. Thump~ A soft sound was heard, and a fist-sized hole appeared in the wall next to the garbage can, causing Song Jian to break out in a cold sweat. Without the protection of the Emperor Ant Suit, his current defense was utterly unable to withstand such a terrifying strike. If it were not for his powerful perception, a moments hesitation just now might have left him severely injured or even kicked out of the assessment space. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? Following the direction of the attack, Song Jians perception spread out like a tidal wave. Less than a hundred meters away, on a tall building, a player in protective gear was hastily putting away a dark gold sniper rifle and seemed to be evacuating the scene. Song Jians perception within a ten-meter radius allowed him to detect any detail, even if someone was hiding underground, they couldnt escape his notice. However, beyond ten meters, his perception became very vague. A distance of one hundred meters was the limit of his perception; beyond that, he could no longer sense that player. In no time, the player had moved out of the range of Song Jians perception, disappearing quickly from sight. Didnt expect to encounter fishing law enforcement just after entering the game? Song Jian snorted coldly, not even glancing at the dark gold equipment on the garbage can. He instead followed the wall corner, chasing in the direction the player had left; It was only a bit over a hundred meters away. Even after taking some detours, Song Jian quickly caught up. A fleeting shadow darted around the corner, and a fierce look appeared on Song Jians face. With a thought, the Soul Wander skill was activated, and his speed instantly reached its limit. An invisible figure, like a ghost, appeared behind the player who was hurrying away. Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, slashing fiercely at the player; Instantly, around his transparent figure, nearly twenty Spirit Swords appeared, slashing at the player like torrential rain; ` The level 3 Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision could now almost instantly kill any elite BOSS of the same level, and using it against a player who had lost all their equipments defense and had less than fifteen hundred Vitality Points was like using a cannon to swat a fly. The player only felt a pain in his back as a brilliant golden light screen rose directly up. What, how is this possible? Did he just instantly kill me? The player was shocked to his core, and the remaining Spirit Swords continued to strike the invincible light screen like torrential rain. The surging energy made the players heart tremble with fear as he watched the ripples on the light screen, feeling that it might shatter at any moment. Damn it, what kind of luck is this, to have encountered such a terrifying player! Just as he turned his head to catch a glimpse of the imposing figure he had provoked, his vision blurred, and he turned into a stream of white light, flying into the air. At that moment, the player count in the corners of everyones vision in the Trial Space suddenly ticked down by one, inducing a sense of urgency among the remaining players. Good thing Im still maintaining an advantage in terms of skill power for now! Song Jian played with his sword, smiled slightly, and sheathed the long sword into his dantian. System: You have eliminated Trial Player Jiang Dayun. Trial Points +1, these points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. Eliminating a rival and getting points and rewards thrilled Song Jian, although it was a pity he didnt yet know what these points could be exchanged for, but in any case, the more points, the better. After eliminating a player, Song Jian continued to search forward. It was then that he suddenly found a book emitting a Dark Gold glow lying next to a fallen telephone pole in the street. Damn! Song Jians face immediately turned sour as he walked slowly towards the book, only to discover Chaotic Blade Skill written boldly on its cover. Can one even find high-level Skill Books lying around here? Song Jian suddenly felt an urgency, as the gap in strength between him and the other players narrowed. With time, other players would obtain more Epic-Quality equipment and skills, and then Song Jian would have a real headache. Should I end things quickly? Song Jian frowned, staring at the Skill Book in front of him, pondering a solution: This city is too big, its simply impossible to find all the players in a short time. Although the deadly light ring at the edges keeps driving people towards the city center, it shrinks by one kilometer every ten minutes, it would take at least a whole day to shrink to the center of the city Song Jian glanced at the Chaotic Blade Skill Book within arms reach, sighed, and was about to turn away. He was not about to give up the Thousand Swords Art and Soul Wander for a mere Epic-Quality Skill Book. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly received a system notification. System: You have found the Skill Book Chaotic Blade Skill, would you like to devour it to enhance the proficiency of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision? What, the Skill Books in this Assessment Space can actually enhance the proficiency of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision? Song Jian shivered, his face showing an incredulous expression: How is this possible? Chapter 863 03-25 - Chapter 863: Chapter 864 Battle_1 Chapter 863: Chapter 864 Battle_1 ` Everything within the Trial Space, including items, can only be used within the space and cannot be taken out. Even skills would be directly deleted upon leaving. Song Jians Thousand Swords Art was a Legendary Level skill, and he wouldnt have it sealed for a Dark Gold Quality skill, but if he could use these skills to improve the proficiency of his Thousand Swords Art, even if it was only effective in the Trial Space and would disappear after leaving, for Song Jian, it still represented an enhancement of his strength; Devour! Song Jian inwardly commanded. Instantly, a purple-golden light flashed in his skill column, enveloping the Chaotic Blade Skill Book before him. In a short while, the Skill Book vanished, and the proficiency of his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision in the skill column had increased by a small notch; Hmm, the proficiency gained isnt much! Song Jian frowned slightly. A Dark Gold Quality Skill Book should at least increase the proficiency of his Thousand Swords Art by one-fifth of three levels, but now it only increased by one-fiftieth, which was merely one-tenth the effect of a typical Dark Gold Quality Skill Book; Forget it, its free loot anyway, a little less is fine, Song Jian shook his head, closed his skill column, and turned to leave the place; More than three hundred players were scattered in an abandoned city, much like a handful of sand tossed in the desert. If it werent for incredibly good luck, it would be quite difficult to encounter others in the early stages of the trial. Therefore, aside from Song Jian eliminating one player, the remaining player count hadnt changed much in the first thirty minutes; However, this situation wouldnt last long. As the deadly halo at the citys edge further shrank, intense conflicts would erupt among the players in the trial; By this time, players who had passed the selection had started to enter the Trial Space one after another, and the number of remaining players had directly broken through five hundred. These players, who did not possess the first-order Combat Power and had entered half an hour late, were at a disadvantage. But one should not underestimate these individuals. To stand out from several thousand players, they surely had their trump cards. Moreover, in the Trial Space, as long as they were careful and as time passed, the gap between these newly entered players and those with first-order Combat Power would narrow; Nevertheless, due to the random nature of entry into the Trial Space, some of the players who had passed the selection found themselves randomly placed near those with first-order Combat Power. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.0 Players who had been searching for more than half an hour were now equipped with gear, almost none of which were below Dark Gold Quality. Some had even found one or two Dark Gold Level or Epic Level skills suitable for themselves, and their strength had undergone a drastic change, increasing by several tens of times; Seeing new players just entering the game, still looking confused, they immediately raised their slaughter knives and eliminated everyone they came across, reducing the number of players quickly from five hundred to fewer than four hundred; Forty minutes later, Song Jian was already equipped with a set of Dark Gold Quality gear, which included two Epic pieces: a Wrath Helmet and Demons Gauntlets. Although these pieces were individual and the overall effect was slightly inferior to his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, the difference was limited; Song Jian was searching for other players while getting accustomed to the skills that came with his new equipment. If he did not master these newly acquired skills quickly, he could make grave errors in battle so minimal they could lead to significant consequences; As for Skill Books, Song Jian had found five or six, but only three were suitable for his use. He sacrificed all these skills in one go, raising the proficiency of his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision by nearly one-fifth; Boom~ From a tall building ahead, a sudden explosion sounded, and the building collapsed with a thunderous crash, stirring up waves of dust. Amid the dust, magical energy kept flashing. Song Jians eyes brightened. It seemed there were players fighting up ahead; ` As Song Jian approached, he found that ahead was a group of players engaged in a melee, around a dozen of them attacking each other. They appeared to be fighting individually, rather conservatively. At that moment, Song Jian also noticed that like sharks smelling blood, more players were beginning to converge on this area. The battle ahead was about three to four hundred meters away from where Song Jian was, which was beyond his perception range. However, the attack range of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was a thousand meters. Song Jian hid in a concealed corner, holding the Sky-breaking Sword and swung it towards the combatants. Instantly, more than thirty Spirit Swords appeared around him. Song Jian gave a rough position with his mind and then let go of control. The Spirit Swords scattered and flew towards the fray. Seven or eight swords flew beyond the target range, with only about twenty exploding within the battleground of the players. Boom, boom, boom~ Another series of intense explosions followed. After releasing Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, Song Jian immediately moved to another dark corner. In just a short time, he received three system notifications; System: You have eliminated trial player Zhao Haitao. Trial points +1. These points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. System: You have eliminated trial player Wang Zufa. Trial points +1. These points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. System: You have eliminated trial player Sun Hai. Trial points +1. These points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. Only killed three players? Thats a bit of a pity, Song Jian glanced at the added points and thought to himself. The power of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was not something these players could withstand; each Spirit Sword could now cause damage exceeding a thousand points. If the damage amplification effect was triggered, or if a critical hit occurred, even a heavily armored Shield Warrior could be killed in one strike. The total damage from that one hit could have wiped out all the players who were fighting, but with only three system notifications, it was clear that most of the damage had been wasted. This had a lot to do with Song Jians perception range. His current limit for perception range was only one hundred meters, and the control range was merely ten meters. Beyond one hundred meters, Song Jian couldnt sense the existence of others, so he couldnt lock on to them. If the previous battle had been within Song Jians perception range, he could have directed each Spirit Sword at an enemy for a precise strike. However, besides those fighting players, the surroundings were also fraught with danger, and rashly approaching would not only expose Song Jians own position after eliminating those combatants but also result in him being fired upon by onlooking players, which would be more trouble than its worth. This is a survival trial, not a contest of who kills more people or who has higher points! Song Jian thought to himself, his gaze shifting towards a tall building not far away. Chapter 864 03-25 - Chapter 864: Chapter 865: NPC Professionals_1 Chapter 864: Chapter 865: NPC Professionals_1 If it werent for those high-quality items in the Trial Space, Song Jian would probably have charged out and wreaked havoc by now. With his current equipment and skills, he completely possesses an overwhelming strength against the average player; However, this Trial Space clearly wasnt created for him alone. Those high-quality equipment and skills are enough to make even Song Jian envious, let alone the average players who have obtained these items. One could imagine how crazy they would become after discovering them. In this chaotic battle, theres no denying the element of lesser players wanting to experience the thrill of becoming powerful, as gaining entry into this Trial Space itself is a feat C none of the players here are fools, and those who have obtained the trial tokens are considered elites among the players; The sudden attack woke the battling players up a bit, and they realized that many people looking to take advantage had surrounded them. They instantly lost interest in continuing to fight, retreated to a safe distance from each other, and then turned to flee; But having exposed themselves, they inevitably became targets. Soon after, the sounds of battle could be heard from afar again, but this time the combatants seemed restrained, not causing too much of a stir and containing the skirmish within a small area, seeking a quick resolution. Now is not the time for the real battle Song Jian thought to himself. Only when the toxic aura further narrowed, forcing everyone together, then would the most intense fighting erupt; Song Jian glanced at the electronic map. The toxic aura had shrunk by less than one-fifth of Doomsday Citys area; it would probably take more than ten hours to cover the entire city; However, just as Song Jian was about to close the map and head to the city center, he suddenly noticed that the deep green toxic aura had sped up its contraction significantly; Why is this happening? Song Jian furrowed his brow. The velocity of the toxic auras contraction at the citys edge had suddenly increased, and the final battle might now occur several hours earlier. Moreover, within the toxic aura, protective suits were useless. With each contraction, the auras damage multiplied several times, and by the end, its power could likely instantly kill any player; I must hurry to the city center! Song Jian thought urgently, and his speed involuntarily increased yet again. Just then, Song Jian felt a faint current of air brush past the back of his head, and alarm bells went off in his mind. Without even the chance to dodge, he instinctively used the Soul Wander skill, turning his body transparent. The next moment, a dagger blade surfaced with a hint of dark green toxic poison, plunging viciously into the back of Song Jians head, and a Immune floating above his head; With a violent turn of his body, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword slashed fiercely toward his attacker, as a figure slowly emerged from the void; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???.? Interesting! A chilling smile appeared on the figures lips, and his eyes fixed on Song Jian as if he were a lone wolf. He withdrew the dagger, faced Song Jian, but moved backward rapidly as if pulled by an invisible rope; Trying to run? Song Jians eyes narrowed, and he stomped hard on the ground, shooting towards the person like lightning; You cant catch me. I am the wind, can you catch the wind, hahaha! The man laughed arrogantly, his eyes filled with mockery as he looked at Song Jian: Dont hurry; youve caught my attention. We will meet again, wait for the next time The mans speed increased, and he even outpaced Song Jian, who had used the Soul Wander; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure transformed into a streak of light, as his Sky-breaking Sword fiercely pierced toward the opponent; The ambusher only felt a blur before his eyes, and by the time he could see Song Jian clearly, his chest had already been pierced by the Sky-breaking Sword, and a damage number of over nine hundred points floated up from his head; How is this possible? The ambushers eyes showed a look of disbelief. His escape skill, acquired in the Assessment Space, was an epic-level escape skill. Once his target was locked on, the distance between himself and the target would either increase or decrease over time; However, whether it expanded or shrank had to be decided in the instant the target was locked. It was an ability very suitable for escaping or pursuing; Moreover, this skill was especially designed to counter those with Acceleration Skills. The faster the opponents speed, the more his own speed would increase; But the increase in his speed, after all, needed a process, similar to charging or skills like the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, which could perfectly restrain him. Before the ambush, he had specifically observed Song Jian, and only after confirming that the other party was not a warrior did he make his move. Unexpectedly, the other party possessed a skill even more terrifying than a charge; After being hit by the first sword, the ambusher lost control over his body, immediately lifted off the ground, and found himself floating in the air. The following eight swords directly turned his body into a funnel. If he were a common player, the damage from the Mysterious Moonlight Sword alone would have been enough to instantly kill him, but after Song Jian unleashed all nine swords, the opponents body still showed no sign of an Invincibility Aura, which struck him as odd; Such a high Vitality Points threshold exceeded that of normal players by far, nearly comparable to a level thirty-something elite BOSS. Since an Invincibility Aura didnt appear, Song Jians attacks naturally didnt stop. The inherent skill of the Sky-breaking Sword, the Invisible Sword Array, was immediately released, engulfing the man in a grey fog of swords; There were too many nearby players at the time, and using the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision would be too conspicuous. It was quieter to use the Five Elements Sword Array. The sword mist filled the area, and no sound from within could escape. Even if someone saw it, they would just think it was ordinary mist; Within the mist, the ambusher wore a look of madness and despair, howling in desperation while frantically trying to block the five swords of the Five Elements attacking him. Blood gushed from his wounds, and damage numbers close to a thousand floated above his head; Thirty thousand Vitality Points? Song Jian, looking at the ambusher struggling frantically within the mist, involuntarily furrowed his brows. The ambusher had already lost over thirty thousand Vitality Points but was still not showing any signs of falling, an impossible scenario for a player. It was at that moment Song Jian suddenly recalled that during the battle for the token, it was not only players involved; the NPCs, upon learning of the tokens existence, had pounced on it like mad dogs, some even resorting to special measures just to enter Doomsday City shrouded by the Protection Black Mist. Could it be that in this assessment, in addition to players, there are also NPCs with professions within the game? Song Jian stared at the struggling ambusher in the mist, his mind racing with speculation; PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 865 03-25 - Chapter 865: Chapter 866 Deadly Poison Aura_1 Chapter 865: Chapter 866 Deadly Poison Aura_1 The space of the Five Elements Sword Array was a murky gray, as if it was the visage of the heavens and the earth at the beginning of chaos. Within this space, five swords of varying colors drew mysterious trajectories through the air, launching endless attacks on any creature within, without rest, until their life was extinguished; The NPC assailant who ambushed Song Jian kept his gaze locked onto the five long swords, thinking that destroying them would break the space. However, existing somewhere between spectral and tangible, the swords suffered minimal damage when colliding with the assailants dagger; In just three short minutes, the assailant in the space had already lost over ten thousand Vitality Points. By now, Song Jian could confirm that his opponent was an NPC, as only NPC professions loaded with the elite BOSS template would possess such an abundance of Vitality Points; Song Jians Spirit Points and Sword Qi Value continued to deplete while maintaining the Five Elements Sword Array, the expenditure was huge even for him. He had thought he was trapping a player, to his surprise, it was an elite BOSSand this one was much more formidable than other elite BOSSes of the same level, with Vitality Points several times higher than its peers; This is like a giant punching bag. Now its a battle of attrition, to see whether your Vitality Points run out first or my Spirit Points, Song Jian thought to himself. In the sword formation space, the assailants Vitality Points were dropping nearly a thousand points per second. Despite his struggles, without understanding the principles of the sword formation space, his efforts were in vain. He could only watch as his Vitality Points rapidly decreased in chunks, powerless to do anything; As death drew closer and the attacker could no longer bear the fear, he began to loudly plead for mercy, which confirmed Song Jians suspicion: he was indeed an NPC professional; Spare me, I am willing to become your Follower. I am an Assassin, I am willing to forfeit this trial. I can help you become the final victor! the attacker shouted loudly in the space, his face filled with fear. Song Jian pulled out a drink he had found and downed it, replenishing his nearly depleted Spirit Points. Unmoved by the attackers pleas for mercy, Even if he became a Follower, even a slave, there was the potential for betrayal. The privilege of having ones own profession could compel anyone to gamble with their life, let alone merely betray? Song Jian, expressionless, kept channeling his Sword Qi and Spirit Points. The golden Sword Qi provided a damage bonus to the Five Elements Sword Array. As time passed, the power of the sword formation grew, eventually surpassing the endurance of the assailant. His speed could no longer keep up with the attacks of the five long swords. A scream echoed through the sword formation; it wasnt long before the assailant, his body covered in sword marks, lay on the grounda lifeless corpse; At that moment, the murky sword fog slowly dissipated, and the five long swords merged back into one, flying towards Song Jian; Hmm? Song Jian narrowed his eyes at the body of the attacker, feeling puzzled. Wasnt there supposed to be no death in the assessment space? Why then had this NPC been killed by him? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.0 Could it be that NPC professionals arent protected during the trials? Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at the body of the attacker, around his corpse there lay more than a dozen items glowing in various colors, with the lowest quality being Dark Gold, most of them of Epic Level, and even some of Legendary Level; Are these all items he gathered in the assessment space, all dropping upon death? Song Jian murmured to himself. ` Picking through the dropped items, Song Jian obtained three pieces of epic equipment, replacing his golden quality gear, then scooped up all the supplies that had burst forth and fixed his attention on seven or eight skill books. All of these skill books were high-tier, and Song Jian let the Thousand Swords Art devour them all in one go, slightly increasing its proficiency. The skill books in this space seemed to be quite diluted; had they been outside this space, such a quantity of high-quality skill books would have improved the Thousand Swords Art by two or three levels, but now, its level had only increased by about a third; These NPC professionals, theyre actually not included in the remaining count. Song Jian looked at the unchanged remaining count and was startled. If that were the case, there might be far more than four hundred people undergoing the assessment in this space; Just then, sounds of battle rang out again in the city, but this time several places erupted in conflict at once. The toxic aura had only contracted by a third of the entire city, and the battles now were just small skirmishes. Song Jian glanced at the map, noting that the toxic aura behind him was less than ten kilometers away. It seemed he needed to pick up the pace. It was at this moment that Song Jian received another system prompt; System: Test player Charlie Ritz has fallen in the public area, eliminated by the toxic aura, all points cleared; What, killed by the toxic aura and all points are lost? Song Jian was taken aback, shook his head, and continued rushing toward the center of the city. Meanwhile, the players involved in the surrounding battles seemed to have been startled by this system prompt as well. Soon, almost all the battles stopped, and everyone headed towards the central area of the city; Ten minutes later, Song Jian shockingly discovered that when he looked back, he could see a dense green light screen advancing toward the city center. Its contraction speed seemed to have increased significantly; After observing it for a while, Song Jian immediately turned and ran. The speed at which the toxic aura was closing in had now surpassed the running speed of a regular player. If this continued, by the time it had shrunk to half the city, likely all players without an acceleration skill would be engulfed by the toxic aura; Being overtaken by the toxic aura would mean not only elimination and disqualification but also the loss of all accumulated points. This would be an unacceptable outcome for many players. Of course, those players who had not yet eliminated anyone would be unconcerned, but to be disqualified from the unique professional assessment over the toxic aura would always be somewhat hard to accept; Rumble, rumble~ From a distance on the road, a sound like the roar of a wild beast suddenly emerged, drawing the attention of almost every player nearby to the road. There, a six-wheeled armored vehicle was emitting thick smoke, tearing down the road. Any obstacles in front of it were sent flying to the side by the armored car; Transport vehicles, there must be transport vehicles in this space! A player realized with sudden clarity and began searching for a garage-like place, hoping to find a vehicle that could be started; Song Jian stared at the armored vehicle, then smacked his head, remembering he too had a mount. If not for this armored cars reminder, it might have taken Song Jian a long while to remember. PS: Thank you Deadly Countdown for the reward of 100 starting coins~ ` Chapter 866 03-25 - Chapter 866: Chapter 867 Bridgehead Sniping_1 Chapter 866: Chapter 867 Bridgehead Sniping_1 Song Jian could now summon both of his battle pets, but only the Black Dragon could serve as a flying mount. However, revealing the Black Dragon at this moment might attract the attention of all other players. If that led to them being besieged, it could end up being more trouble than it was worth; After pondering for a moment, Song Jian took out a motorcycle key and summoned his original ride, a Harley-like single-rider motorcycle; Seeing Song Jian on the motorcycle, the eyes of the players lit up instantly, and some even harbored thoughts of snatching the motorcycle. But Song Jian was driving too fast, and even with the use of Acceleration Skills, they couldnt catch up, only watching as the motorcycle sped away into the distance. The poisonous aura would shrink every ten minutes, and it had been an hour since the game started. The speed of the poisonous auras contraction had increased several times and had now surpassed the running speed of an ordinary player. Moreover, every ten minutes, the speed of this contraction would accelerate, virtually forcing all players to head to the city center as quickly as possible. The roads of this abandoned city were also far from smooth, with damaged vehicles strewn about everywhere, in addition to many areas overtaken by weeds and plants. Sometimes Song Jian had no choice but to take detours, which caused more and more players to notice someone riding a motorcycle, with the number of people looking for vehicles also increasing; Soon, Song Jian arrived at a bridge crossing a river. The bridge was at least two hundred meters long, flanked by countless steel cables as thick as arms. On the bridge deck were several cars emitting thick smoke, seemingly damaged, with items casting a purplish-red glow scattered near them; A sense of tension gripped Song Jian, just as a dull roar sounded next to his ear. Bang~ It was the distinct sound of a sniper rifle. Song Jians heart trembled, and he instinctively squeezed the brake, steering the motorcycle behind a stout bridge pillar. Bang! Another sniper rifle shot rang out, and Song Jian noticed that the number of survivors had decreased by one following the sound of the gunshot; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? Someone is ambushing ahead! Song Jians heart sank. At that moment, Song Jian saw five or six people slowly swimming toward the other bank from under the bridge. Meanwhile, the person on the opposite side of the bridge with a sniper rifle was aiming precisely at those few people on the surface of the water. Bang, bang, bang~ Splashes blossomed on the water surface. The swimmers were incredibly fast, and Song Jian even noticed that one person was always submerged, apparently possessing an item that allowed them to breathe underwater. A thought crossed Song Jians mind, and his figure slowly disappeared. His epic necklace came with a Stealth Skill that easily allowed him to enter a stealth state. Creeping slowly along the edge of the bridge, Song Jian arrived at the cars billowing black smoke. Around the vehicles, three bodies were strewn about, with several pieces of epic loot scattered around them. Song Jian carefully selected his loot, swapping all of his equipment for epic gear. Although these items could only be used in this trial and would vanish upon leaving, for Song Jian at the moment, upgrading his gear had increased his strength by at least half compared to when he first entered the game. Among the equipment were scattered five Skill Books and Skill Scrolls. Song Jian seized the opportunity to absorb all of them, increasing the proficiency of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision to just over halfway; Its a pity I cant level up. I wonder if this proficiency will be retained after leaving here? Song Jian glanced at the level three Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision and mused to himself. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard the roar of car engines behind him as two trucks and a sports car successively charged onto the bridge; Song Jian saw that there were six people on the three vehicles, who seemed to have formed a temporary alliance. They did not notice anything unusual on the bridge, seemingly ignoring the damaged cars smoking up ahead, and sped forward at an extremely fast pace; Bang! A sniper bullet drilled viciously into the right tire of the lead car, the enormous impact flipping the vehicle to the right, while the two cars behind simultaneously slammed on their brakes. Several people quickly jumped out and took cover behind their vehicles; Theres a sniper ahead! Brent pulled a longbow from behind his back and looked out through the vehicles rearview mirror; Hes really lucky to have randomly ended up here! A man wielding a longsword and clad in heavy armor peered half his head out to take a quick glance forward, then swiftly drew back and said, Its in the villa on the opposite side of the bridge, third floor. I saw the reflection of his scope! Brent, can you hit him? Are you kidding? The distance is over one hundred and sixty meters. My range cant reach that far, and I cant draw my bow as fast as he shoots. The moment I dare to stand up, he could take me out instantly! Brent gritted his teeth; Youre wearing three pieces of epic equipment, how could he possibly kill you in one shot? exclaimed the player holding a dagger next to him. And how do you know that the opponents weapon isnt an epic piece of equipment? Brent retorted. Just then, another gunshot sounded. The player on the opposite side, seeing that the group on the bridge had not shown themselves, turned his attention to the players swimming desperately below the bridge. Kai Lun, stealth over there and see if you can take him down! Brent shouted to the player with the dagger; Sure, I also want to test how powerful this epic dagger really is! Saying this, Kai Luns figure gradually faded and disappeared into thin air. Seeing Kai Lun heading towards the other side of the bridge, the group looked down below. At that moment, another player emerged with an Invincibility Aura. Aside from the one who had been stealthily underwater all along, there were now only three players left. Brent, why dont you take out those three guys? the player holding the longsword said in a low voice, eyeing the trio. Wait a minute, let them draw the fire from the other side, and give Kai Lun some cover time, said another player; All these players were from the same battle alliance, allowing them to form a temporary team. Otherwise, only one person would survive this trial, a zero-sum game. Even if players formed teams, most of their effort would likely be spent watching their teammates, to their own detriment. As they watched Kai Luns transparent figure get closer to the opposite side of the bridge, suddenly a violent explosion came from across the bridge, blasting Kai Luns figure into the air. Landmine! The group shouted in unison, looking ahead; Just at that moment, the boom of a sniper rifle rang out, and Kai Lun, mid-air, manifested an Invincibility Aura, and was quickly teleported out of the assessment space; This scene made Song Jians heart sink as he watched from not too far away, realizing Kai Lun had become his decoy. If not for Kai Lun being blown up and eliminated, it would have been Song Jian himself. Chapter 867 03-25 - 868 Summoning_1 Chapter 867: Chapter 868 Summoning_1 Looking at the big hole at the end of the bridge emitting white smoke, Song Jian squinted his eyes and carefully observed. There must be more than one landmine there, and the sniper hiding in the villa on the opposite side of the bridge didnt want anyone to pass through here; At this moment, player strength had greatly increased, so if they were ordinary landmines, they simply wouldnt have been able to instantly kill the sneaking player. These must be high-explosive landmines with tremendous power, or even more fearsome tactical blasting landmines. With the bridgehead blocked, Song Jian looked down at the river beneath the bridge. The river was quite wide, with concrete riverbanks on both sides. The surface of the river was at least a dozen meters below the riverbanks, so those who wanted to cross to the other side either had to go over the bridge or swim under it, followed by climbing up the sloped foundation at the end of the bridge. If there was a flying mount, one could also fly straight over this bridge! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a shrill cry came from afar in the sky, where a giant vulture was rapidly carrying a player towards the citys center; Meanwhile, a hovercraft on the river was searching along the bank for a place to land, and further away, several players were using ropes to climb the dozen meter-high riverbanks. If left un-sniped, they would quickly be able to cross the river and enter the opposite side. Thinking one can become the ultimate winner just by holding a bridge is obviously impossible. I wonder if he will give up this place and move into the city center first to seize some advantageous terrain? Song Jian pondered. Bang~ Another gunshot sounded, and one more player in the river was eliminated. Clearly, the sniper on the other side had no intention of giving up the advantageous terrain. After all, eliminating each person earns a point. Although I dont know what the points can be exchanged for yet, clearly they must be part of the competitors rewards! Song Jian thought to himself. The snipers weapon on the other side was evidently also a high-quality sniper rifle, at least of epic quality, and possibly even legendary. Otherwise, it could not possibly cause such significant damage to the players. Song Jian estimated that, even if he encountered it, he wouldnt last more than three shots unless he used his Soul Wander ability. Just then, the sounds of battle suddenly erupted from the villa at the end of the bridge. Song Jians eyes lit up it looked like someone had stealthily made their way into the villa and launched an attack on the sniper; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?0 Constantly sniping from the bridgehead had actually already revealed his position. As long as one could cross the bridge, it was very easy to ambush him, and those who used sniper rifles were generally long-range professionals. Once they were approached closely, all their weaknesses would be laid bare; Not only did Song Jian sense the battle ahead, but many players behind him who had rushed onto the bridge only to be stopped by a sniper rifle, also noticed the fight in front. They thought their opportunity had come; At this moment, a player clad in a black robe exuding the aura of the Abyss stepped forward, waving the magic staff in his hand and chanting an Abyssal Spell; Within a short time, space was torn apart, and a demon with legs growing from its head and its body engulfed in red flames crawled out from the Spatial Rift; It roughly yanked at the edges of the Spatial Rift, making it slightly larger. Its actions caused the player who was casting an Abyssal Spell to go pale, as a trickle of fresh blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. He glared fiercely at the demon, yet his gaze held no real threat. He could only struggle to maintain the existence of the Spatial Rift; Soon, demons from the Abyss over two meters tall crawled out of the rift, howling up at the sky. Their crimson eyes fixed on the summoner, revealing malicious intent; One by one, the Abyssal demons emerged until a total of five were summoned. The Space-Time Rift couldnt withstand the strain and shattered completely. The Abyssal Summoner wiped the blood from his mouth, his expression twisting slightly. This was the first time he had summoned so many Abyssal demons, and controlling them placed great pressure on his soul; Charge forward and destroy all living creatures inside that villa! the Abyssal Summoner player bellowed, pointing at the villa where a battle was taking place; This is your first command to us and also the last. Once we complete it, we will regain our freedom. Now, start running, Summoner. As soon as the task is done, we will kill you first! An Abyssal demon said with sinister eyes and a savage smile on its face while staring down the player. Abyssal language was a compulsory course for Abyssal Summoners. After hearing what the demon had said, the Summoners face turned even paler, seemingly realizing he had made a colossal mistake; No, no, damn it, my power has grown too quickly, how could I forget the prohibitions of Abyssal Summoning! Panic surged across the players face. All creatures summoned from the Abyss would obey only one command and complete one task. After that, their contract with the summoner would be fulfilled. Once the task was completed, the Abyssal demons would regain their freedom and be bound by no constraints; At that point, these summoned demons often saw the one who had summoned them as an enemy and relentlessly pursued them; Therefore, Abyssal Summoners would only summon those demons they could deal with, or give them commands that essentially sent them to their deaths. But in this Assessment Space, where his powers had grown too fast, the Abyssal Summoner, with all his might, had summoned demons beyond his control. Most importantly, he had issued a foolish order. The players inside the villa could not possibly stand against five Abyssal demons, each as strong as a level 38 elite BOSS. As the Abyssal Summoner despaired, his companion suddenly pulled him aside and whispered, Have you forgotten about the landmines at the end of the bridge? Those are high-explosive landmines capable of instantly killing a level 38 player. Just those mines should be enough to deal with the big guys youve summoned! Indeed, well follow behind them and hurry across the bridge. Right now, they are the perfect meat shields! another player whispered, gradually moving and following behind the five Abyssal demons. By this time, more than twenty players had gathered on the bridge. During the stalemate, the corrosive aura was closing in at an accelerating pace, leaving them little time. This also led the twenty-plus players to form a temporary alliance. Even if they had to determine a winner, it would have to wait until after crossing the bridge; Chapter 868 - 869: Scramble for_1 Chapter 868: Chapter 869: Scramble for_1 Boom, boom~ A series of violent explosions accompanied by fiery blasts erupted at the end of the bridge, tearing the bodies of five abyss demons into pieces with more than a dozen high-explosive landmines in an instant; Seeing this scene, the summoner who had just summoned the abyss demons revealed a look of relief in his eyes. At this moment, having already sensed the odor of death, he began to distance himself from death; Has that guy gone mad, burying so many high-explosive landmines at the bridgehead? a player said, a look of surprise on their face. He did this to prepare for armored vehicles. Earlier, I saw someone driving an armored vehicle coming this way. Its speed wasnt fast, but its defense was astounding another player commented; The path ahead has been cleared, lets take this opportunity to rush across. Also, I think we should greet the player inside that villa, what do you think? A player wielding a two-handed greatsword and clad in heavy armor said with a ferocious smile, staring hatefully at the villa from where the sounds of battle erupted continuously; About twenty players exchanged glances and silently charged towards the opposite side of the bridge. Suppressed like whack-a-moles for so long, they were all holding a pent-up anger, eager to unleash it upon that sniper. Song Jian hid in the shadow of a bridge pier, watching as players continually rushed across the bridge toward the villa nearby; Soon, battle raged around that villa. The more than twenty players who had formed a temporary alliance seemed to each harbor their own schemes. The player previously fighting in the villa realized that others had surrounded them, and a melee erupted. The remaining player count in the corner of Song Jians vision kept fluctuating, with one person being eliminated every second; With the end of the bridge now secure, Song Jian, still in stealth mode, crossed the bridge and checked the map. The lethal zone wasnt far from there, and in about twenty more minutes, it would close in on this bridge. By then, if there were still any players who hadnt crossed the river, they would likely be eliminated by the lethal zone and leave the Trial Space empty-handed; Boom~ The aftershocks of a battle between dozens of players completely destroyed the villa and half a streets buildings nearby. Around ten players, weapons in hand, confronted each other around the villa. In their midst, a sniper rifle glowing with a purplish-golden light lay quietly on the ground; Eh, a Legendary Level sniper rifle? Is this the weapon used by the person who blocked the bridge earlier? Song Jians eyes lit up as he focused on the sniper rifle amidst the crowd, thinking to himself. In an environment like this, owning such a terrifyingly powerful weapon would greatly improve ones odds of victory, and almost all players were reluctant to give up this advantage; However, this weapon was of no use to Song Jian. Even a Legendary Level weapon, after an 80% reduction in power, would not match the true combat effectiveness of a blue-quality one-handed sword; Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, this Legendary Level weapon lay before Song Jian like a tempting bait, and the dozen or so players around him were like fish salivating at the bait. Song Jian planned to catch them all in one go; That NPC was killed by me, and this weapon is my loot! a player wielding a dagger, exuding a chilling aura, stared at the people around him and said in a low voice; You killed him? That guy clearly died under my gun. Besides, what use does a player of the Assassin profession have for this sniper rifle? In your hands, isnt it like casting pearls before swine? It would be better to give it to someone from a ranged profession! A player wielding a dark gold quality rifle sneered and retorted. The Poisonous Aura is about to shrink over here. I suggest we come up with a solution quickly, rather than stand off here. After all, there are more players around us than just ourselves, and once others are drawn in, it would be detrimental for everyone. A player clad in heavy armor spoke coldly. This weapon shouldnt even exist. I propose we destroy it! a player dressed in cloth armor said with some trepidation, glancing at the sniper rifle. This weapon was the bane of all cloth armor professions, whose fragile defenses crumbled before it. Its extreme range meant that a person possessing this weapon could instantly kill them from beyond their line of sight. I agree, lets just destroy it. I believe no one here wants it to fall into any players hands! Agreed, destroy it. The weapon is too powerful. I dont want to be targeted in the head by it at the last moment! Of the more than ten players who had survived the battle, at least half suggested destroying the weapon, while the ranged profession players all showed helpless expressions on their faces. Just then, a vigilant player suddenly looked towards the direction of the bridge and a look of horror crossed his face. Damn it, enemy attack! the player roared lowly and immediately fled towards the distance, but how could his speed possibly match that of the spirit swords. In less than a second, thirty spirit swords enveloped an area of more than ten meters, with explosions sounding incessantly. All the spirit swords slashed towards the players gathered around the sniper rifle. Song Jians figure slowly emerged from behind the bridge pier, and the player count in the corner of his eye jumped several times in succession. After the melee, most of the players had depleted vitality points, and some were even close to half. At level three, the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision gave each spirit sword the power to unleash 140% damage, with each hit dealing over 1,200 points of damage. If they triggered increased damage or a critical hit, it was enough to kill any player instantly. Thirty spirit swords against about a dozen players meant each player was targeted by at least two spirit swords, with no chance of escape. Song Jian was still a bit uneasy. He threw the Sky-breaking Sword into the air, and as if controlled by an invisible arm, it plunged towards the crowd. In no time, a hazy sword mist enveloped everyone. Piercing sword cries rang through the mist as blood spurted out with the unfolding of the Invisible Sword Array. Within just ten seconds, as the sword mist began to dissipate, all players present were eliminated by Song Jian, earning him a total of thirteen points. At that moment, on the current points leaderboard, Song Jians name leapt forward by more than a dozen places, entering the top five. This leaderboard had no actual significance. Its existence only made players wary of the top few on the list and nothing more. Even the player in first place would find all his accumulated points meaningless once eliminated. Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 869 - 870: Expulsion_1 Chapter 869: Chapter 870: Expulsion_1 After killing those players, Song Jian picked up the sniper rifle. Although he couldnt use it, he couldnt let it fall into anyone elses hands. Quickly, he summoned his motorbike and rode towards the center of the city; Along the way, many players tried to intercept those with vehicles. Even if they sprinted at full speed, players would still be much slower than the pace of the toxic zones encroachment; Many players had realized that if they couldnt find a vehicle in the city, they would definitely be eliminated by the toxic zone. Therefore, players who hadnt found vehicles focused their attention on those who had; Song Jian didnt entangle himself with these players who tried to block him. Even if the long-range professionals hit him, it was nothing serious for Song Jian, who was equipped with epic-level gear, and couldnt cause fatal damage; As for the melee professionals blocking the road, Song Jian directly executed the Thousand Swords Art, turning them into his own points. It took him more than thirty minutes to cover a short distance of less than ten kilometers, but he gained over a dozen points; By this time, Song Jian had reached the city center. Even if the toxic zone continued to shrink, he had time to enter the safe area with the shrinkage of the zone; Putting away his motorbike, Song Jian walked forward, and after turning a street corner, he discovered a large lake. The lake was filled with intense nuclear radiation, with countless monsters howling furiously on the surface. These monsters had human-head-sized tumors on their bodies, densely packed and somewhat nauseating to look at. Someone with a phobia of clusters would not dare to get close to them; In the center of the large lake was an island less than one hundred square meters in size. Above the island floated a longsword emitting a purple-gold glow. The sword was like a purple-gold sun, radiating intense light in all directions; This sword, why does it look so much like the Sword Immortal Severed Blade? Song Jian frowned slightly, staring at the sword in the sky and thought, This sword looks almost exactly like the one I obtained before, the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, except that the Sword Immortal Severed Blades blade is only half left, whereas this one is complete; Song Jian watched the sword for a long time. Just then, the sword suddenly vibrated and began changing shape. In a short time, the sword transformed into a brush more than a foot long, with the tip seemingly dipped in thick ink; This, this is Song Jian was startled. It was then that he realized the weapons floating in the air were merely illusions and not really there; Just at that moment, Song Jian sensed that, thirty meters to his left, a player emerged. He didnt seem to worry about being ambushed, boldly standing atop a building that was half destroyed, gazing at the sky above the central island of the lake; Those who can come here at this time all seem to have quite the courage! Song Jian laughed, and with a leap, he too jumped onto the roof of a villa and sat down cross-legged; The illusion above the island kept changing, each form a weapon that only unique professions could wield. Watching the ever-changing weapons in the sky, the eyes of all players shone with fervor; this was their closest shot at a unique profession. Soon, a dense crowd of players appeared around the lake, and the number of remaining players in Song Jians periphery steadily decreased, with the systems notifications flooding by like a waterfall; Nearly one third of players were eliminated by the toxic aura, and these players couldnt even preserve the points they had earned, only receiving the minimum reward of a one-point increase in all attributes; However, those who were eliminated by other players were able to retain a portion of their points, which they could exchange for some desired rewards after exiting. These were merely consolations for the losers, but in this Trial Space, there was only one true victor; everyone else would ultimately face elimination; Thus, many players had actually shifted their focus to accumulating points, not rushing towards the city center, but rather frantically ambushing other players along the way to obtain pointswhen the toxic aura was about to envelop them, they would simply give up the assessment and exit the Assessment Space. The players who made it to the city center, circling this large lake, were all those desperate to be the final victor, yearning for the qualification to become a unique profession; The ten unique professions would all originate here, but in this Assessment Space, only one player would triumph! Some players were itching to move, but many more waited patiently, which caused the restless ones to restrain themselves, not daring to do anything that might cause a misunderstanding, as that could likely provoke an attack from everyone present; Time ticked away, and quickly another half hour had passedthe toxic aura had now shrunk to the vicinity of the city center, and the number of remaining players had dwindled to fewer than fifty. At this point, everyone had gathered around the lake, staring unblinkingly at the weapon above the island that was constantly changing shape; Are we just going to wait here until the toxic aura swallows us all up? a player finally couldnt bear it and shouted loudly; So, do you have any better suggestions? someone asked with a sneer. Fight! the player who seemed to be of the Berserker profession bellowed, brandishing two hand axes: Lets find opponents for one another, battle it out, decide the victor, and keep fighting until the last winner is determined! If you want to fight, I dont think anyone will stop you. Feel free to find an opponent and battle it out! someone chuckled. Fighting at this moment was simply suicide; whether you were the loser or the winner, youd be picked off by a third party as soon as the victor was decided; Just then, the toxic aura began to slowly advance towards them, the dense green fog like the hand of the Death God reaching out; All the players faces turned pale as they started moving towards the lakemonsters within the lake seemed to sense something as well, becoming very excited, constantly leaping out of the water to roar bloodthirstily at the approaching players. Damn it, lets knock out these monsters first, or else well have to fight them in the water! someone yelled, leading the charge against the monsters in the lake. The toxic aura continued to contract relentlessly, showing no sign of stopping. It looked like all the players would eventually be driven into the lake, or even to the small island in the center of the lake. Attack! Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, almost all players began to eliminate the monsters that emerged from the water, taking advantage of the fact that the toxic aura hadnt yet closed in; Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 870 - 781 Bold Idea_1 Chapter 870: Chapter 781 Bold Idea_1 Almost every player launched an attack toward the monster in the lake, even the melee fighters pulled out their ranged weapons. They were not adept at using ranged weapons, but that didnt mean they couldnt use them. After all, not many classes had as significant weapon restrictions as the Sword Masters; After a barrage of attacks, many of the monsters were killed instantly. These were, after all, just level thirty-eight ordinary monsters, unable to withstand the onslaught of so many players; This is so thrilling, if only I could retain this strength after leaving the assessment space! one player exclaimed excitedly. The equipment of players present was at least of Dark Gold Quality, with each person owning one or two Epic-level items. The skills they used were among the top of their respective professions, immensely powerful; With their current strength, they could even solo an elite boss of the same level without problems, much less these ordinary creatures. After a series of explosions, a layer of monster corpses floated on the lakes surface, along with numerous high-quality items drifting around; A player couldnt wait and rushed into the lake, picking up an item to have a look, only to show a look of disappointment on his face. Cant take it out of this space! The player casually tossed the item in his hand and swam back toward the shore; Seeing his actions, other players who harbored similar thoughts became disappointed as well. Almost all of their equipment was already formed, and they had mastered five or six Dark Gold or even Epic-level skills. Now, they really didnt lack equipment or skills, so the items emitting various color glows on the lakes surface were of no interest to them; if they couldnt be taken out of the assessment space, these items were worthless; Song Jian had a thought; there were more than a dozen skill books and skill scrolls floating on the lake. If he swallowed them all, his Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Decision could definitely advance a level; With this thought in mind, Song Jian immediately jumped into the water and swam towards those skill scrolls; Players were still constantly attacking the monsters in the lake. It was only after entering the water that Song Jian realized there were still swarms of monsters at the bottom of the lake, constantly moving around. The mass killing before had slayed at least a hundred monsters but had caused those behind to no longer dare to surface, all of them hiding in the deep lakebed, seemingly waiting for something. The toxic aura behind the players was getting closer. Looking back, the thick green light curtain emitted a faint mist, sending shivers down ones spine; By now, some players had begun entering the lake, swimming towards the small island; The noisy lake surface made the monsters hiding at the bottom restless again, with shadows darting about at the bottom, their speed ever increasing. Suddenly, a creature resembling a crocodile burst from the lakes bottom, clamping its jaws onto a player who was swimming hard on the surface and forcefully dragging him down; Before the player could react, another seven or eight creatures emerged, tearing at him relentlessly; Help me! the player screamed for help, but not a soul was willing to give him a second glance, all treating him as bait to attract the monsters from the depths. In no time, an Invincibility Aura flashed at the bottom of the lake, and another player was gone; Song Jian at the lakeside picked up all the Skill Books and Scrolls, storing a total of sixteen skills in his inventory. In the eyes of the other players, Song Jian seemed like a poverty-stricken kid who hadnt seen the world, eager to tuck away every valuable item into his inventory. Hey, bro, you can only enjoy the sight of it, you cant take anything out of the Assessment Space when you leave! A player watched Song Jian floundering on the surface of the lake, continuously picking up Skill Books, calling out with a face full of mockery; Unmoved, Song Jian didnt stop until he had picked up all the Skill Books and Scrolls he saw, and then he slowly swam to shore. Having reached the shore, Song Jian seemed so exhausted that he sat down on the ground with a thud, while the toxic aura behind him drew closer and closer. Most players had already started rushing towards the small island in the center of the lake, with only Song Jian remaining unmoved, still sitting on the shore. Idiot! A player who saw Song Jian leisurely sitting on the bank muttered a curse under his breath and leaped into the water. At this point, Song Jian was the last one still standing on the shore; after all, without a specialized swimming skill, ones speed in the water was much slower than on land; The lake was full of battling scenes, with almost all the monsters surfacing and continually attacking the swimming players. If it werent for the toxic aura behind them, the remaining players would definitely have taken their time clearing out the monsters in the lake before ascending the small island at the lakes center. But it felt like they were being whipped by the thunder gods lash, driving them relentlessly forward, even at the cost of their lives, to swim across the great lake and reach the island; Of the last forty or so people left, fewer than thirty managed to successfully reach the island. Almost all of these individuals had their own lifesaving tricks, exhausting their means only to barely make it onto the small island in the heart of the lake; Once these players stepped foot on the island at the lakes center, the monsters in the water stopped chasing. In fact, the lakes monsters were not limited to living in water, and were capable of fighting on land. If they swarmed together, even the strongest players would likely meet a group demise in the end, as the lakes monsters were simply too numerous. The small island seemed to be a special area that made these monsters dare not to take even half a step closer. Once the players ascended the island, the pursuing monsters would stop and turn around without hesitation to pounce on other players in the lake; Song Jian fed all the Skill Books in his inventory to the Thousand Swords Art to increase its proficiency. Finally, after consuming more than a dozen high-quality Skill Books and Skill Scrolls from his inventory, the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision leveled up from three to four; At level four, the Thousand Swords Art could summon 4-48 Spirit Swords, and each Spirit Swords power had increased to 150 times the weapons power. Thus, the damage inflicted by each Spirit Sword was approaching one thousand five hundred points. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, the average player was around level thirty-five. If they were cloth or leather-wearing classes who hadnt consumed any treasures to increase their attributes, a single Spirit Sword was enough to instantly kill them; Song Jians damage was now terrifying. If he could summon forty-eight Spirit Swords at once, the total damage could exceed seventy thousand. Even those level forty Lord Bosses, if they werent monsters with exceptional Vitality Points, could potentially be one-shot by Song Jians attack; Looking at the thirty-some players on the island at the center of the lake, a strange smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth; I have a bold idea Song Jian whispered; PS: Thank you Silver Snake for the 500 starting coins tip~ Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co Chapter 871 - 872: The Last Remaining Person_1 Chapter 871: Chapter 872: The Last Remaining Person_1 At this moment, the small island in the middle of the lake was less than a hundred meters away from the shore, well within Song Jians perceptive range. However, beyond ten meters, Song Jian could only vaguely sense the positions of the players on the small island, as if there was a layer of thin mist between him and the island, obscuring his view; Although he couldnt lock onto each player on the island, carrying out a wide-range attack targeting the small island itself was not a problem. The monsters in the lake were eyeing them covetously, and even if the players on the island noticed Song Jian attacking them, they had no way to immediately return to stop him; The Deadly Poison Aura behind him was now less than a kilometer away from Song Jian. Given its current rate of shrinkage, it would reach Song Jians position in the next ten minutes, leaving him with little time. Just as Song Jian was about to unleash the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision onto the small island, the water to the right of the island suddenly began to churn violently, and a monster with the body of a man and the head of a crocodile, over three meters tall, emerged from the bottom of the lake. The creature was clutching two heavy hammers in its hands, glaring ferociously at the players on the island; Is there actually a BOSS here? Damn it, a level 40 lord! exclaimed a player with a scouting skill; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Guardian Space BOSS will hunt down all players in thirty seconds. Killing the BOSS will yield generous rewards. If the BOSS still exists after thirty minutes, all players will fail their assessment tasks and lose the chance to obtain a unique job qualification! Song Jian stopped the Thousand Swords Art he was about to cast, looking at the slowly emerging figure of the BOSS in the water and thought, It seems that I wont need to take action after all! With the Deadly Poison Aura on the outside and the Guardian BOSS on the inside, the more than thirty players on the small island in the middle of the lake suddenly became panicked; Its just a level 40 BOSS. If we all join forces, were not without a chance to kill it! a player shouted; Given the players current strength, a level 40 lord BOSS wouldnt pose too much of a threat to them. Unfortunately, on the one hand, in this Assessment Space, the players powers had increased too quickly for them to fully control, and on the other hand, these players all had their own agendas, hoping to emerge victorious, making it impossible to form a real team; Thirty seconds later, the Guardian BOSS charged towards the shore with large strides, swinging its war hammers and instantly knocking several players who had tried to stop it flying; His attacks have a knockback effect! one player, while being flung through the air, cried out loud; Several players who were about to encircle the BOSS paused, retreating backward. The appearance of the BOSS made all players subconsciously treat it as a common enemy, but no one was truly willing to stand in front and face the BOSSs attacks. They simply didnt dare to turn their backs to anyone else. Unable to unite or cooperate effectively, the thirty-plus players on the island were nearly scattered by the BOSS within minutes. Some even jumped into the lake in panic, quickly being dragged under the water by the monsters and eliminated from the space. The thirty or so players were reduced to less than twenty, while the BOSSs Vitality Points had dropped by just over ten thousand; Song Jian shook his head. He had originally thought these players might kill the BOSS or at least reduce it to critical health, but now it seemed that virtually all the players were trying to avoid it, not daring to attack for fear of drawing the BOSSs aggro. As for the players who had attacked the BOSS earlier, they had all been killed by it. The ones remaining were those who had not attacked the BOSS at all, and at this point, the BOSS began to attack randomly, adding to the chaos on the island. Looking back at the steadily approaching Deadly Poison Aura, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and with a sweep towards the island, thirty or so Spirit Swords appeared, attacking the players on the island indiscriminately; A single attack, which not only failed to kill a player, but also attracted the BOSSs aggro; At this moment, the shore was too far from the island in the lakes center for Song Jians perception to accurately lock on, so he could only use this wide-range attack method. Theres someone ambushing over there! a player shouted angrily, pointing at Song Jian with a furious expression. Just as his gaze turned toward Song Jian, a player behind him suddenly raised their weapon and stabbed towards his back; An ambush from behind, a critical hit! An explosive damage of over eight hundred points floated above his head. The players eyes showed a puzzled look, his Vitality Points locked at 1, and a golden light curtain rose around his body; Since the BOSS could no longer be killed, the only way to achieve final victory was to kill all the surrounding opponents; At this time, all the BOSSs aggro was firmly locked on Song Jian, and with a deadly aura behind him and so many monsters in the lake, he was already considered dead in the eyes of those players. Therefore, the players on the island began attacking each other. As long as they could kill everyone around before the BOSS killed Song Jian, the last player standing would be the victor; Song Jian didnt even glance at the BOSS rushing towards him, his gaze locked on the players on the small island in the heart of the lake. Ten seconds passed in the blink of an eye, and in the water, the Guardian BOSS moved extremely fast, swimming halfway in just a few seconds. Once again using Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, Song Jians target was not the BOSS, but the small island; This time, Song Jian summoned forty-six Spirit Swords, madly tilting them towards the small island; Damn it, he wants to take us down with him! Some players screamed in anger, but they were utterly helpless at this moment. The forty-six Spirit Swords swept across the island like missiles, engulfing the island of over a hundred square meters. Most of the players on the island were critically injured and could not withstand the power of a single Spirit Sword; Even if they were at full health, they couldnt possibly withstand the damage of two Spirit Swords simultaneously, and death was just a matter of time; After a series of violent explosions, more than twenty Invincibility Auras rose from the island; all players were eliminated by Song Jian, leaving only one remaining; However, at this moment the system did not announce Song Jian as the final victor. The Guardian BOSS was striding towards him, and there was less than three minutes until the next contraction of the deadly aura. It seems like I must kill you to end this! Song Jians gaze fell on the Guardian BOSS, which was now less than fifteen meters away from him, readying himself for the fight; Just then, a pair of sinister eyes stared intently at Song Jian through the water. He was at the bottom of the lake, surrounded by monsters that swam about but seemed not to notice him. On both sides of his cheeks, he had odd gill-like appendages, filtering the air from the water. Song Jian thought he was the only one left in the Assessment space, with the remaining player count also showing only one person. But what he didnt expect was that an NPC professional was patiently hiding at the bottom of the lake, quietly waiting. PS: Only two chapters today, Ill make up for it tomorrow, cheers~ Chapter 872 - 873 Recovery_1 Chapter 872: Chapter 873 Recovery_1 The level 40 Lord Boss, with Vitality Points exceeding one hundred thousand, was a number that spelled despair for the average player. For Song Jian, however, it was just a matter of executing the Thousand Swords Art a few more times; At this moment, the Guardian Boss had already charged onto the shore, lifting the enormous warhammer in its hand and smashing it towards Song Jian; Seeing the Bosss robust body and the two warhammers it wielded, Song Jian knew it was a strength-based Boss and, of course, would not confront it head-on. With a swift dodge, Song Jian took cover behind a rock at the lakes shore; With a boom, the place where Song Jian just stood had immediately formed a large crater, and a powerful gust surged towards him, nearly causing him to lose control of his body; So even a regular attack comes with a knockback effect? Truly troublesome, Song Jian frowned slightly; it was only at this moment that he realized why the players who had initially attacked the Boss on the small island at the center of the lake couldnt hold aggro steadily. It turned out not that they were afraid to draw too much hate upon themselves, but that every strike from the Boss came with a knockback effect, preventing the warriors who wanted to hold aggro from establishing sufficient enmity in a short period; After the Boss smashed a huge pit into the ground, it swung its momentum to shatter the large rock beside Song Jian into smithereens. With the Guardian Bosss overwhelming strength, its attacks could be said to be near unstoppable; even a forty-man team would easily be wiped out if the tanks were poorly equipped and the Boss landed a one-shot kill on them; The thirty-odd players on the small island initially could have taken down this Boss if they had unified their efforts, especially since their gear was all Dark Gold, Epic, or even Legendary quality; Song Jian took a Weakness Potion out of his inventory and hurled it fiercely at the Boss, enveloping it in a cloud of gray dust. However, the potion seemed to have no effect on the Boss, which emerged from the smoke with the word immune floating above its head and charged forward with large strides; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, encountering such a situation for the first time. Even demons from the Abyss couldnt resist the Weakness Potion; he hadnt expected that this big fellow before him would have such high resistance to it! However, for Song Jian, reducing the Bosss defense was nothing more than icing on the cake. With his damage output, there was no concern about failing to break through the Bosss defenses; Facing the Bosss frenzied attacks, Song Jian stepped nimbly aside and teleported next to the Boss. His Sky-breaking Sword drew a line across its waist, leaving behind a trail of blood. Before the Boss could react, Song Jian leaped high and stabbed towards the Bosss back-heart area; Thud! A stream of blood sprayed out as Song Jian fiercely kicked the Bosss back, retreating backwards. At this moment, although the Bosss swinging warhammers failed to hit Song Jian, the intense wind they generated caused even the exposed skin of Song Jian to feel the pain of being sliced by a knife; Glancing at his skill bar, the cooldown for the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art had ended. Mid-air, Song Jian swung fiercely at the Boss, and more than thirty Spirit Swords, floating around his body, followed the direction of his sword swing, tracing arcs through the air like swimming fish as they chopped towards the Boss; At this point, Song Jian had firmly locked onto the Boss. He could not only focus the Spirit Swords on a single target but could even control the flight trajectory of the swords; However, controlling the trajectory was too much of a mental strain for Song Jian; as long as he locked onto the Boss, it was enough to have more than thirty Spirit Swords concentrated on attacking it; Boom, boom, boom~ Each Spirit Sword exploded violently upon slashing into the BOSS, leaving a series of blasts in their wake. The BOSSs body was drenched in blood, covered in dense, interlaced sword wounds; The BOSSs Vitality Points suddenly plummeted to the halfway mark, with even its left eye struck by a Spirit Sword, as filthy blood nearly obscured half of its face; Such horrific damage shocked the NPC professional who had been lurking at the bottom of the lake, watching Song Jian all along. His previously steady breathing became erratic, and a string of bubbles rose from the lakebed; Just then, Song Jian unfurled a pair of steel wings behind him. He hesitated slightly, furrowed his eyebrows, and after a moments hesitation, he turned and flew towards the small island in the middle of the lake; With the BOSSs speed, it would take at least fifteen seconds to reach the island from the lake shore. By the time it reached the island, Song Jians Thousand Swords Art cooldown would have ended, and if he was lucky, he could directly take out the half-depleted BOSS; As for the little mouse hiding at the bottom of the lake, hehe Song Jian, flying midair, glanced down at the lake and revealed a sly smile; If the person hiding in the lakebed hadnt been too close to Song Jian, already within ten meters, if it wasnt for his surprise at Song Jians Thousand Swords Art damage that disturbed his breathing, Song Jian might not have noticed him at all. After all, his stealth skill was of Epic Quality, eluding Song Jians perceptive scouting completely; At this moment, Gasess mind was filled with the scene of Song Jian executing the Thousand Swords Art, the terrifying damage to the level 40 Lord BOSS still making his heart tremble. He was no longer as confident in becoming the final victor as he had been before. He hasnt found me, as long as he hasnt found me, I still have a chance! Gases looked at his skill bar and silently psyched himself up. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He originally planned to emerge as the last victor after the BOSS killed Song Jian, but now, it was questionable whether the BOSS could even bring Song Jian down to critical health; Song Jian flew to the small island in the center of the lake, turned around, and stared at the BOSS swimming towards him. An ordinary player without any swimming speed boost skills would take several minutes to swim to the island. Yet, the Guardian BOSS seemed to have a skill to accelerate in the water, moving extremely fast; Song Jian checked his skill bar, with three seconds left on the Thousand Swords Art cooldown. The BOSS had already swum halfway, but to Song Jians surprise, the Guardian BOSSs Vitality Points started to slowly recover in the water. By the time the BOSS reached the heart of the island, its Vitality Points had recovered from the halfway mark to 70%. Song Jian looked around at the lake water with a sinking feeling; it seemed that killing the BOSS was not going to be as straightforward as he had thought. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian waved his right hand, and more than ten Spirit Swords appeared, flying towards the BOSS still in the water. Another series of explosions occurred, and Song Jian realized that the Guardian BOSSs defense and resistance to critical hits were significantly enhanced in the water. The more than ten Spirit Swords only managed to reduce the BOSSs Vitality Points by less than eight thousand; It seems I cant let it touch the water! Song Jian thought to himself; PS: Thank you ƾH for the donation of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 873 - 874 Black Dragon_1 Chapter 873: Chapter 874 Black Dragon_1 By the time the BOSS charged onto the small island in the lake, Song Jian had already summoned the Black Dragon; With a dragons roar, the Black Dragon flew straight into the sky, spewing a scorching Dragon Breath towards the BOSS on the island; Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A smile surfaced on Song Jians lips as he spread his steel wings and flew towards the Black Dragon in midair, eventually standing on its back. The BOSS standing on the island looked up at Song Jian in the sky and let out an angry roar as it faced the Dragon Breath; The Guardian BOSS, bearing the damage of the Dragon Breath, revealed an angry expression as it hurled its warhammer fiercely at Song Jian; The warhammer emitted a deep howl, and dark red vigor emerged from its surface, smashing towards the Black Dragon just like a meteor; Seeing the BOSS actually launching an attack, the Black Dragon seemed somewhat angry, swiping its front claw forward, unleashing a huge claw-shaped force which collided fiercely with the warhammer; With a boom, a thunderous explosion resounded in midair, and Song Jian felt the Black Dragons body tremble slightly. A damage of over five hundred points floated up from the Black Dragons head. Clearly, the Black Dragon had been at a slight disadvantage in that collision, after all, it was only a level thirty-five elite BOSS, whereas the Guardian BOSS was a level forty lord BOSS, superior in both level and rank; But the Black Dragon was after all the top predator, and even if it was suppressed by the attributes of the Guardian BOSS, it was not without the power to fight back; After being injured, the Black Dragon grew even angrier. Opening its massive mouth, a Vortex Fireball, rotating like a nebula, brewed within; Vortex Fireball! This was a dragon spell forbidden in their tongue, which the Black Dragon had mastered at level ten, a spell of immense power for a single target. Before reaching Tier One in combat power, the Black Dragon had struggled to cast this spell, but now, it was just another regular attack for it. The thrown warhammer returned to the Guardian BOSSs hand, and just then a scorching fireball fell from the sky, fiercely striking the Guardian BOSS. Suddenly, over six thousand points of damage, floated up from the Guardian BOSSs head, and at the same time, flames furiously burned on its body; The third-level Dragon Breath burned, causing the Guardian BOSS to lose three hundred Vitality Points per second, lasting for thirty seconds, an effect that was hard to dispel. Now, the Guardian BOSS looked like a raging fireman; At this time, the cooldown for Song Jians Thousand Swords Art had ended. More than twenty Spirit Swords flew towards the Guardian BOSS. This time, starting from the second Spirit Sword attack, damage amplification was triggered, and the damage from subsequent Spirit Swords increased by 50%, while the critical hit rate soared; This attack directly caused the BOSS to lose nearly fifty thousand Vitality Points, its health plummeting to one-third. Seeing the Guardian BOSS left with only over thirty thousand Vitality Points, a smile emerged on Song Jians lips; Just then, the Guardian BOSS suddenly turned and dashed towards the lake. Song Jians expression changed. He immediately controlled the Black Dragon to keep attacking the BOSS, trying to retain its aggro. Song Jian even jumped directly off the Black Dragons back, rushing towards the BOSS; The Sky-breaking Sword hacked relentlessly at the BOSS, but the BOSS seemed determined to plunge into the lake, paying no heed at all, diving straight into the water. Seeing the BOSSs Vitality Points recovering rapidly, Song Jians eyes twitched. The surrounding lake water seemed like a blood reservoir for the BOSS; once its health suffered significant damage, it would rush into the lake to recover. How could they continue the fight? Just then, Song Jian noticed the muscles on the back of the Guardian BOSS bulging, and a pained expression appeared on its face. Soon, the BOSSs Vitality Points had recovered to fifty thousand, and two fleshy wings had also emerged from its back; Whoosh, whoosh~ The BOSS flapped its fleshy wings, leaping out of the water and charging towards Song Jian; ` Having gained wings, the BOSSs movement speed surged, and its heavy war hammer smashed down at Song Jian fiercely. The BOSS was too fast, and Song Jian could only hold the Sky-breaking Sword horizontally in front of his chest, forcefully enduring the strike from the BOSS; At that moment, the Black Dragon in the sky also began spewing Dragon Breath at the BOSS, but by now, the BOSSs aggro was firmly locked onto Song Jian, utterly ignoring the attacks from the Black Dragon above; Song Jian was sent flying by the war hammer, a damage indicator of over two thousand points floated above his head. Such a powerful attack would probably have eliminated another player on the spot; A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and Song Jian felt as though his ribs had shattered to pieces. Mid-air, Song Jian flapped his steel wings and returned to the Black Dragons back; Seeing Song Jian in mid-air, the guardian BOSS cracked a taunting smile with its gaping mouth, spread its wings with a flap, and leaped into the sky, hurling its two war hammers fiercely at Song Jian; Whoosh, whoosh~ Song Jian was startled and hurriedly controlled the Black Dragon to dodge. The Black Dragon flipped over, plummeting toward the ground. One of the war hammers grazed past the Black Dragons abdomen, while the other slammed heavily onto its body; With a heart-wrenching dragon cry, the Black Dragon tumbled onto the island, losing over three thousand Vitality Points instantly. A large dent had been made on one side of its body, with at least five or six bones broken; In just one blow, the Black Dragon had lost its combat capabilities, a testament to the fierceness of the guardian BOSSs attack! Song Jians heart sank as he looked up at the BOSS in mid-air, both war hammers now back in its hands; Die! the crocodile-like mouth revealed a cruel smile, the BOSS shot toward Song Jian like an arrow. The toxic aura had already shrunk to the lakeshore, leaving Song Jian little time. The Gases at the bottom of the lake also began to slowly move, surrounded by monsters all above level thirty-five. Gases moved exceedingly slowly, careful not to disturb these creatures; Song Jian, watching the BOSS charge down at him, steeled his heart and, clenching his teeth, swung his sword forward fiercely, colliding hard with the war hammer in the BOSSs hand; Creak~ A grating friction sound rang out, and Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his wrist, almost unable to hold onto his longsword. But at that moment, the resistance from the longsword suddenly vanished, and with a forward swing, it sliced through as if a red-hot knife through butter. Joy filled Song Jians heart; he knew that his gamble had paid off. His innate skill Holy Swords Indestructible effect had been triggered, cutting one of the BOSSs war hammers cleanly in two. The BOSS, having had one of its war hammers destroyed, showed shock on its face. Looking at the half-remaining war hammer, it seemed almost unable to believe its own eyes, but at that moment, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword was already thrusting forward, and the BOSS hastily defended with its remaining war hammer; Boom! A force surged through the Sky-breaking Sword, causing Song Jian to involuntarily retreat two steps back. The BOSSs strength was too great, surpassing Song Jian by far, and with every clash, Song Jian suffered a slight disadvantage; However, the BOSS was still shocked by the destruction of its weapon and did not pursue its advantage. Instead, it stood still, staring at the handle in its left hand in a daze; Song Jian glanced back at the toxic aura, which had started to contract toward the lake surface. If this standoff continued, he would probably be forced out of the assessment space by the toxic aura, even if the BOSS didnt kill him; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jian turned into a streak of light and charged at the BOSS, his longsword piercing deeply into the BOSSs chest. At once, the BOSSs feet began to leave the ground as its body slowly floated up. ` Chapter 874 - 875 Last Sneak Attack_1 Chapter 874: Chapter 875 Last Sneak Attack_1 If the first strike of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword isnt defended against, then the probability of blocking the subsequent attacks will be very low, because, during that first strike, the target will have lost control over their body. Puff puff puff~ sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sky-breaking Sword moved in and out of the body of the Guardian BOSS like lightning, with blood spurting out of the BOSS like arrows. Each strike inflicted more than a thousand points of damage. By the time it fell from its levitated state to the ground, it had already lost over ten thousand Vitality Points; Upon hitting the ground, the BOSSs first instinct wasnt to counterattack but to frantically rush toward the lake. The damage inflicted by Song Jian made it realize that its Vitality was dangerously low, and it could easily be killed by Song Jian in seconds, so it needed to return to the water to recover. Song Jian tossed his longsword into the air, and the Sky-breaking Sword immediately charged toward the BOSS. In flight, the Sky-breaking Sword split into five, trapping the BOSS tightly, forming a cage-like enclosure with a grey fog of swords spreading out and completely covering the colossal frame of the BOSS; Roars kept coming from within the mist of swords, and Song Jian could also feel his Spirit Points and Sword Qi Value gushing out like floodwater breaking through a dam. While the recovery speed of his Sword Qi Value was extremely fast and could last for a long time, his Spirit Points wouldnt hold out as long; Song Jian took out all the items he had found in the space that could replenish Mental Strength in one go. It should be noted that the items in this Assessment Space are of very high quality, which is a kind of hidden benefit to players who enter the Assessment Space, allowing them to get a preview of high-quality items and skills; As soon as a bottle of beverage poured down his throat, his Spirit Points, which had already dropped to one-tenth, instantly refilled. This caused Song Jian some regret. The potion could restore over a thousand Spirit Points, but Song Jians were only at eight hundred fifty points at the moment, so a small portion was wasted; Maintaining the Five Elements Sword Array Space didnt require much effort, and Song Jian took the opportunity to cast a few surgical healing skills on the Black Dragon, clearing its broken bones and ongoing bleeding condition before taking it into the Pet Space; In the Pet Space, the injuries on the Black Dragon could recover as well, but the speed was much slower. Seeing it immediately fall into a deep sleep upon entering the Pet Space, Song Jian let out a slight sigh of relief; The potential of the Black Dragon was tremendous, but it hadnt fully grown yet, and required careful nurturing from Song Jian. Being frequently injured like this could potentially affect its growth; The poisonous aura began to shrink once more. Most of the lake water was already engulfed by the poisonous environment. Song Jian glanced at the lake surface and spread his perception out, only to discover that the NPC practitioner he had sensed before had vanished. It seemed their concealment skill was too sophisticated, as even Song Jians perceptionover one hundred fifty points of Spiritcould not locate them; The Five Elements Sword Array Space trembled slightly. The BOSSs damage was too high. The lower its Vitality, the more frantically it behaved. Despite having only a warhammer, its damage did not reduce in the slightest; Song Jian had already drunk three bottles of beverages to restore Spirit Points. Although the recovery speed of his Sword Qi Value was very fast, under the formidable attacks of the BOSS, it began to decrease slowly as well. Once the recovery speed of the Sword Qi Value couldnt keep up with the consumption rate needed to maintain the Sword Array Space, the Five Elements Sword Array would directly collapse; Desperately attacking the Sword Array Space was the only way for those trapped to escape, and the reckless Guardian BOSS wouldnt use its crocodile brain to think more. It would just crazily swing its warhammer, attacking the surrounding mist of swordswhich inadvertently led it to find the only weakness of the Five Elements Sword Array; According to the rate of Sword Qi Value consumption, in at most another fifteen seconds, the BOSS will be free, and by that time, its Vitality Points should be less than twenty thousand! Song Jian analyzed calmly. Within the Five Elements Sword Array Space, the BOSS was essentially fighting against five tireless swordsmen, each strike costing it over eight hundred Vitality Points, and each sword with its own characteristics made the Guardian BOSS painfully suffer. After fifteen seconds, the mist of swords dissipated, and the BOSSs furious roars pierced through. The five distinctively colored longswords merged back into one, becoming the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword, and returned to Song Jians hands; The moment Song Jian grasped the Sky-breaking Sword, he unleashed the Thousand Swords Art, directing it at the guardian boss as it slowly emerged from the mist of swords. This time, Song Jian summoned more than forty Spirit Swords and sent them flying towards the boss; After a series of violent explosions, the boss collapsed with a loud bang, its body hacked into pieces, as if it had been dismembered. Just as Song Jian killed the guardian boss, a bolt of black lightning shot out from the lake water towards him at an incredibly fast speed, filled with a chilling intent to kill; This is my only chance. If I can hit him, I can kill him instantly! Gases, lurking underwater by the shore of the island, felt his heart pounding violently. Victory or death would be determined in an instant, and he firmly believed that if Song Jian had not detected his presence, he had a great chance of killing Song Jian and becoming the final victor; Finger of Death, huh? How familiar with this magic! A sly smile appeared on Song Jians lips. Facing the black lightning coming from behind, he didnt turn around, but with a thought, his figure began to turn transparent; Mental Strength and lightning, which was faster? Clearly, Song Jian, who was prepared, managed to use his skill a step quicker; Previously, Song Jian had already sensed Gases presence. So, if he put himself in Gases shoes, when would Gases launch a lethal strike at him? Obviously, it would be the moment right after the fight between Song Jian and the boss was decided; After killing the boss, Song Jian appeared to relax, but in reality, he was as tense as a coiled spring, alert to every movement around him; The instant Gases released his ability, Song Jian had already pinpointed his location. Song Jian was originally planning to use the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, but anyone daring to strike at that moment likely possessed an ability with a high chance of a one-hit kill; Therefore, Song Jian ultimately chose to use Soul Wander to save his life first, and sure enough, the ability Gases used was the Finger of Death, which Song Jian had encountered before; Finger of Death had a very high chance of being lethal, and even with high resistance to magic, it was impossible to be immune to such damage. The black lightning passed through Song Jians transparent body and slowly dissipated into the void; Gases face lit up with excitement seeing the black lightning hit Song Jian, but as Song Jian turned out to be immune to the Finger of Death, Gases face immediately fell into despair, his emotions as tumultuous as a roller coaster ride. No! Gases let out a desperate roar from under the water, his figure slowly fading from view, clearly no longer able to win this assessment. Staying any longer would likely cost him his life, so after the failed attack, Gases did not hesitate to leave the Assessment space right away. PS: Theres one more chapter to make up for yesterdays, probably a bit later~! Chapter 875 - 876 Rewards_1 Chapter 875: Chapter 876 Rewards_1 Song Jians Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill initiation had already been performed, but before the skill could be released, Gases had already disappeared, causing the skill to fail; sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even a second later, Song Jian would have been able to hold Gases back, but sadly, the opponent was decisively quick, as if he had rehearsed it in his mind thousands of times. Song Jian shook his head, it was just an NPC professional after all, and they might never meet again in the future; even if he had kept him, it wouldnt have made much sense; After killing the guarding boss, it didnt drop any items, but Song Jians score sharply increased by five hundred points, reaching a total of five hundred and thirty; Whether it was the final score or the points, Song Jian was now undoubtedly the first place; Standing in the center of the small island, Song Jian knew he had earned the unique Swordsman Immortal profession qualification, but all around was silent, with no anomalies or system prompts appearing; The poisonous barrier was still shrinking rapidly, and at this moment, its speed was more than ten times faster than when he first entered the game. Soon, the poisonous barrier had already swept over the lakes surface, with monsters from the lakebed surfacing one after another, struggling in agony, but soon, the poisonous barrier killed all these creatures; Song Jian felt a chilly fear, as at this point, the only living beings that possibly remained in the entire city were just him alone; When the poisonous barrier spread to the edge of the island, its speed suddenly began to slow down until it finally stopped less than ten meters from Song Jian; At that moment, the weapon aura continually changing above the island morphed into a long sword and fell toward Song Jian; Thats when the long-awaited system prompt finally rang out in Song Jians ears; System: Player Song Jian has achieved the final victory and has acquired the qualification for the unique Swordsman Immortal profession! The moment the system prompts voice sounded, the descending speed of the Sword Immortal Flying Sword above his head suddenly increased dramatically, and when it was less than ten meters away from Song Jian, it turned into a burst of dazzling golden points of light that entered his forehead; Immediately, Song Jians system notification bar was leaping incessantly, like a cascading waterfall; System: You have received recognition of the unique Swordsman Immortal profession and have earned the qualification for the Swordsman Immortal profession; System: Unique profession qualification assessment reward will soon be distributed, detecting players Swordsman Immortal qualification, rewards will be randomly distributed Swordsman Immortal core professional skills! System: Detected that the player already possesses the Swordsman Immortal core skill Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, thus excluding the skill Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision from the rewards! System: Detected that the player already possesses more of the core Swordsman Immortal skill Sword Control Skill (Incomplete), would you like to change the random reward to Sword Control Skill? Please make a decision within ten seconds; System: Ten, nine, eight, seven, Incomplete Sword Control Skill? Song Jian was stunned, instantly remembering the skill Fate of Sword Control Skill he had obtained before! This skill had enhanced Song Jians Sword Qi Value limit; otherwise, his current Sword Qi limit would still only be one hundred points; Choose the Sword Control Skill! Song Jian immediately made his choice; A golden light flashed, and the Fortune Chapter of Sword Control Skill in Song Jians skill slot gradually vanished, replaced by the three characters Sword Control Skill glowing with a purple-gold light. Sword Control Skill (Passive), Level 1, Skill Effect: Sword Qi Value +500, Sword Control +3, when using other Sword Immortal profession skills, power increased by 30%, capable of Sword Flight! The Sword Control Skill turned out to be a passive skill, and it directly added 500 points to the Sword Qi Value. Now, Song Jians Sword Qi limit had broken through to over eight hundred points. Combined with the regeneration rate of Sword Qi, whenever Song Jian deployed the Five Elements Sword Array in the future, targets trapped within were unlikely to break free; As for the Sword Control +3 effect, Song Jian had no idea what it did, and could only comprehend it in future battles; An increase of 30% in the power of other Sword Immortal profession skills meant, for Song Jian, only the power of the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision could be enhanced, as this was the only Sword Immortal skill he currently possessed; This was a substantial enhancement for the Thousand Swords Art, almost equivalent to raising the Thousand Swords Art by three levels. At this moment, each Spirit Sword in the Thousand Swords Art was inflicting over eighteen hundred points of damage. If Song Jian had mastered the Sword Control Skill earlier, facing the final level 40 lord-level BOSS, perhaps a single Thousand Swords Art would have been enough to leave it severely injured or even kill it outright; Song Jian now deeply felt that he didnt need many skills; just one that could deliver a decisive blow was enough. The Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was such a skill. Once executed, it left the opponent with no chance to fight back; As for Sword Flight Song Jian glanced at the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and then at the toxic aura less than ten meters away. Shaking his head, he decided to wait until he was out of here to give it a try. He did not want to dive headfirst into the toxic aura; After selecting the Sword Control Skill, Song Jian thought it was all over, but soon he received another system notification; System: You have received the Legendary Quest, Path of the Sword Immortal. Quest Description: Follow the ancient footsteps of the Sword Immortals, inherit the legacy of the Swordsman Immortal profession, wield your sword to uphold the glory of the Swordsman Immortal profession! Quest Requirements: Hunt ten level 40 or above Commander-level BOSSes, you must hunt them alone without any help from others! Quest Rewards: Random Sword Immortal profession skill upgraded by one level; Commander-level BOSS? Is it a BOSS thats one rank higher than lord-level? Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. Up to this point, he had still never encountered a Commander-level BOSS. It seemed finding such a BOSS was not the only difficulty of the quest but also the hunting part; The difficulty of hunting a Commander-level BOSS would definitely be much greater than that of a lord-level BOSS. Most lord-level BOSSes do not appear alone but are often surrounded by a staggering number of common monsters and Elite-level BOSSes. Ordinary people would go out of their way to avoid lord-level BOSSes and wouldnt dare to get close; But a Commander-level, a BOSS even more terrifying than a lord-level, would probably be promptly abandoned if an ordinary person received this quest; Hmph, I guess it really is worthy of being a quest for an exclusive profession? Song Jian let out a breath, showing no signs of despair, his eyes filled with a strong desire to challenge; As soon as he accepted the legendary-level Path of the Sword Immortal quest, he was immediately teleported out of the assessment space. Song Jian only felt a blur before his eyes and found himself in the midst of a starry space; Not far ahead, less than ten meters away, stood a vending machine, with a dozen players gathered around, continuously making selections. Occasionally, players would turn into white lights and teleport away. In not too much time, less than five players remained in front of the vending machine; Song Jian walked towards the vending machine. It seemed this was indeed the place for point exchange. Chapter 876 - 877 Exchange_1 Chapter 876: Chapter 877 Exchange_1 This vending machine was almost identical to the ones found on the streets in the real world, and had it not been for the fact that Song Jian was surrounded by a starry space, he likely wouldnt have noticed it at all; Most players didnt have many points and quickly exchanged what they could and left the area, leaving only a few players with more points hesitating in front of the vending machine. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I only have thirty-two points, enough to exchange for a Dark Gold Quality weapon, but its a pity, if I had another ten or so points, I could exchange for an Epic Level weapon! a rogue class player said enviously as he looked at the dazzling array of products on the vending machine; Weapons? These weapons cant be taken out into the real world, so its better to buy more Attribute Fruits, with one point for each, how cheap is that, just think about it, if your agility attribute was thirty-two points higher than everyone elses, what would that be like, it would be a complete crush! advised a companion next to him; Too bad, if I had just a few more points, I couldve exchanged for those Epic Level, or even Legendary Level skills, those are the things that really boost your power quickly! Watching a few players discussing beside the vending machine, Song Jian suddenly realized that the function of this vending machine should be similar to the Doomsday Supermarket he had seen when he first entered the game, only it seemed to be a simplified version of it. Song Jian saw that the vending machine could display fifty items at a time, all of which were things that players couldnt easily get; moreover, every ten seconds the fifty items would refresh and another fifty items would appear, and it took Song Jian standing there for five or six minutes to see the first batch of items again; There must be at least a thousand different items here! Song Jian marveled to himself; The vending machine sold not only items but also some valuable class legacies, including Epic and even Legendary Level class legacies, but all of these class legacies were high priced, with the cheapest costing a hundred points; What a pity, I heard a player say earlier that someone had already exchanged for an Epic Level class legacy, said to be really powerful; its so enviable! It seems that many people already know about the content of this trial; they even know the prices of the items sold in this vending machine like the back of their hand, theyre not here for the last place, but for a specific item in the vending machine! The items here are all unique, if theyre gone, you wont be able to buy them! Too bad, did you see that item? Thats probably the most valuable one here, but the price is too high; I doubt anyone can afford it! Hmph, five hundred points, you would have to kill everyone who entered the space, how is that possible, its probably just there to make us drool over it! If a broken one is so expensive, guess how much a complete one would be worth? Its impossible to have a complete one, thats something only deities can possess, us criminals dont have the right to own them, even if we did, it would be a curse, havent you heard of the saying a laymans possession of a jewel invites trouble? Yes, yes, even if we got this broken one, it would probably attract a lot of greedy eyes Hmph, the person who can exchange for this item, would they care about that? Thats true, five hundred points, and that cant be traded, to directly eliminate five hundred people, how is that possible. Song Jian, pretending to be a passerby, stood aside listening to these players discussions; in the Assessment space, they were competitors, but outside of the Assessment space, they could share information like companions; Song Jian of course knew what item they were talking about; the most valuable item here was a Legendary Level item, Fragments of Divine Country, priced at five hundred points; This was a Divine Country belonging to a fallen deity, with only less than one-third of its area remaining, and it was the most expensive item here. Song Jian currently had five hundred thirty points, enough to not only take this item but also to buy a Golden Skill Point with the remaining thirty points. However, Song Jian was in no hurry; almost all of the players attention was currently on this item, and if he bought the Fragments of Divine Country now, the other players would immediately guess it was him; After waiting for over half an hour, the players still hadnt left, seemingly intending to record all the items in the vending machine; one of the players even took out something like a camera and continuously took pictures of the vending machines item interface. After another ten minutes or so, the remaining people also left the space one by one; in the end, only Song Jian and the player with the camera remained; After he had photographed all the items, he turned to Song Jian with a grin and asked, Brother, what good stuff did you spot that you need to be so secretive about it? Song Jian was startled inside, but his face remained expressionless, and he simply smiled and said, There are too many good items, I just havent decided which one to exchange for yet! Oh, so brothers got quite a few points? the man put away his camera and began to gush about the vending machine, My name is Hao Da, how many points do you have brother, if its not too much trouble, you can tell me, I remember most of the items here quite well, I can give you some advice! If you only have a few points or maybe ten or so, and less than thirty, you might as well buy Attribute Fruits; one point increases one attribute, its said to be the highest value for money item, do you know how much an Attribute Fruit goes for outside now? Five hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, and even then its hard to come by, this is the best deal! If youve got thirty points, the best value for money would be those Dark Gold Quality skills, they could definitely take your power to a great new level, and also, if youve got over fifty points, check this out, this is the best value for money item among the fifty to eighty point range At first, Song Jian wasnt too concerned, just casually listening, but soon, he showed a surprised expression; the person in front of him had truly analyzed all the thousand types of products on the vending machine, and although some did not suit Song Jian, what he said did satisfy the needs of most players; For thirty points, its still this Golden Skill Point thats most suitable for me, after all, advancing the Thousand Swords Art is so difficult! Song Jian thought to himself. The Thousand Swords Art had advanced to level four, and now to raise it another level, he would need at least a dozen or more Dark Gold Level skills; a single Golden Skill Point here was equivalent to about a dozen Dark Gold Level skills, whereas thirty points here could only exchange for one Dark Gold Quality skill; Song Jian turned his head to look at Hao Da, thinking to himself, This person is talented, a natural-born intelligence analyst! PS: Thank you keepo for the reward of 1000 QiDian coins~ Chapter 877 - 878: The Broken Divine Country_1 Chapter 877: Chapter 878: The Broken Divine Country_1 Youre called Hao Da? Song Jian directly interrupted Hao Da, who was still incessantly analyzing the items, and asked, Which city were you born in? Huh? Place of birth? What are you going to do? A hint of wariness appeared in Hao Das eyes as he took a step back and asked. Nothing much, do you know where Doomsday City is? Song Jian asked with a smile; The scope of territories within this game was immense, even for people from a single city in the real world, it could be thousands of miles apart, making it extremely difficult for them to gather. Doomsday City? I think Ive heard of it; it seems to be a location that the Transmission Array only recently connected to, but the cost to go there is too high, Ive never been! Hao Da said with a slight frown, shaking his head after pondering for a moment; Thats alright, as long as the Transmission Array is accessible, it seems it shouldnt be too far from Doomsday City! Song Jian nodded and said, Are you interested in joining the City of Hope Alliance, it is now the biggest alliance in Doomsday City! City of Hope? Hao Da paused, seemingly recalling something, and hurriedly took out a notebook from his inventory to flip through, saying as he browsed, Wait a moment, City of Hope Alliance, I remember this name Song Jian saw that, in the notebook that Hao Da was flipping through, a lot of information was densely recorded; Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Found it, City of Hope, damn, thats the alliance that built the first city in the vicinity, the one with the highest difficulty to join! Hao Da couldnt help exclaiming, raising his head to look at Song Jian, a hint of skepticism in his eyes. Only three hundred and two people are core members of the City of Hope Alliance, can you really get me in? Hao Da asked doubtfully; Forget about becoming a core member, are you interested in being an outer member? Song Jian said directly, If you join, after a period of assessment, you might well become a core member; think about it? Is there really a chance to become a core member? Dont lie to me! Song Jian hesitated; Haha, no problem, you just need to come to the Doomsday City Lords Mansion, and say Song Jian sent you, someone will take care of your joining! Song Jian patted Hao Das shoulder and laughed; Song Jian, Song Jian You, you are the leader of the City of Hope Alliance, you are the City Lord of City of Hope? Hao Das face showed surprise, and he looked incredulous. Thats right, Ill be waiting for you! Song Jian said, and then bought a golden skill point from the vending machine, directly adding it to the Thousands of Swords Ascension Art! Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision (Active), Level 5 (0%), Skill Effect: Summon 5-60 Spirit Swords, inflicting (Quantity * 160% Weapon Damage) points of damage on the target, and each Spirit Sword also has a chance to deepen the targets damage; Attack Range: 1000 meters; Skill Consumption: 140 points of Invisible Sword Qi; Skill Cooldown Time: 10 seconds; Skill Description: This skill is one of the core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, gathering tens of thousands of Spirit Swords, amassing tens of thousands of sword arts, with aura crisscrossing the heavens and earth, and Sword Qi facing everything, the Swords look disdainfully down upon all, mountains collapse, seas split, heaven and earth turn upside down! This skill cannot be improved by proficiency but can only be upgraded by consuming other skills/skill books! With Level 5 of the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, its power had greatly increased. Hao Da glanced at the vending machine and was momentarily stunned, somewhat puzzled, but he did not say anything more and nodded toward Song Jian, directly exiting the Assessment space; Song Jian closed his eyes slightly, sensing it spreading out in all directions like quicksilver. After not detecting anything unusual, he directly chose to exchange for the Shattered Divine Country. A seed about the size of a fingernail, emitting a purple-gold radiance, appeared from the void; after its appearance, it instantaneously transformed into a divine light and entered Song Jians brow; Song Jian soon felt an inexplicable connection to a bizarre region, as if mere thought would allow him entry; Moreover, this region, hidden who knows where, seemed to be calling out to him, as if it urgently needed him to enter. Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian did not directly enter the shattered Divine Country from this space but instead withdrew from the assessment space and returned to the Manor Castle of the City of Hope Alliance; Just as Song Jian left this starry sky, a figure slowly materialized about ten meters from the vending machinethis person was not a player, but the NPC professional Gases, who had stayed until the end, even going as far as to use Finger of Death on Song Jian. Gases, with eyes revealing a hint of hatred, had not only maxed out his Stealth Skill but, upon reaching max level, had also undergone a mutation and advanced to another level, making him undetectable even to Song Jians formidable spiritual perception; As Gases looked upon the star domain now empty save for himself, a smile crept onto his facehe knew Song Jian was the ultimate victor, and that even with his powerful attacks, the guarding BOSS must have surely perished by his hand. Gases believed that killing the BOSS had to yield score rewards, although he didnt know how much; Soon, Gases approached the vending machine, and within minutes, a shocked expression appeared on his face. On the vending machines interface, the sales count for Shattered Divine Country had become zero; Finally, Gases knew what Song Jian had purchased hereit was the best thing available throughout the entire star domain space; Doomsday City, huh, sneered Gases, his face twisting into a sinister smile as his figure slowly vanished; Upon returning to the Manor Castle in the City of Hope, Song Jian immediately relaxed. Everything in the assessment space had been too eerie, keeping his mind exceedingly tautonly within the confines of the Manor Castle could he truly unwind; Once back at the Manor Castle, that urgent voice calling out to him in his mind seemed to grow stronger. With a thought, Song Jian disappeared from the room in the Manor Castle; At this moment, Butler George gently knocked on the door. After a long silence, receiving no response, George slowly opened the door. Each time Song Jian returned to the Manor Castle, the butler would come to ask if there was anything he needed. However, today, even though George had felt Song Jians presence, upon entering the room, he couldnt find any trace of him; What has happened to the master George furrowed his brows, scrutinized the room, found nothing out of the ordinary, and slowly retreated, closing the door behind him; At this moment, Song Jian had arrived in a strange place that seemed like a semi-dimensional plane. The sky above and the distant land were full of immense space-time rifts. Around these rifts, there were mountains, plains, and lakesexcept that the mountains were scarred with ravines, with huge fissures spreading across them. The plains, on the other hand, were barren, with some areas even ablaze with scorching flame. As for the lakes, they resembled putrid ditches, mostly dried up with only a small murky pool remaining, above which swarms of mosquitos and flies buzzed. Chapter 878 - 879 The Cost of Repair_1 Chapter 878: Chapter 879 The Cost of Repair_1 Song Jian looked at the dilapidated scene before him and was instantly stunned. This place was even more desolate than Doomsday City when he first entered it, devoid of any trace of life. He feared that in a few hundred years, this semi-dimensional plane would completely collapse. Such a semi-dimensional plane is actually so expensive, its simply Song Jian couldnt help but complain, just as he was about to leave disappointed, suddenly a soccer ball-sized orb of light appeared before him. Master, welcome back to the Divine Country! a childish voice came from within the orb, sounding like a five or six-year-old child speaking. You are Song Jian furrowed his brows. I am the spirit of this Divine Country. When Master is not here, I can take care of the Divine Country for Master! the orb of light explained. Divine Country, haha, how come I see this place as nothing but ruins? Song Jian shook his head and laughed. Master, this truly is the Divine Country, a place only deities can reside in! the orb of light said, Although Master is not yet a deity, your mark has already been imprinted onto this land of the Divine Country! This is what I bought for five hundred points. You have to know that five hundred points could at least buy five hundred attribute points. If I had bought all attribute points, my power by now could possibly even easily defeat those with second-tier combat power! Song Jian complained inwardly. Master, the resources of the Divine Country have been completely depleted. It will take one thousand points of divine power to repair this broken land! the spirit spoke directly, If there is no replenishment of divine power in the next five hundred years, then this Divine Country will fall! Divine power? Song Jian paused, a bitter and helpless smile appeared on his face. Do you think I have the power to supply you with divine power with my current strength? Master, if you cannot provide divine power, then souls will do as well. As long as Master can gather one million souls, you can just barely repair the Divine Country! the spirit continued. One thousand souls are equivalent to one point of divine power? Song Jian pondered. What use does this Divine Country have for me? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. The desolate land before him had diminished any interest he had in it. If it wasnt for the suddenly appeared spirit that made Song Jian feel somewhat intrigued, he would rather have wasted the five hundred points than show up in this space. The defense of the Divine Country is impregnable, and its whereabouts are impossible to trace. Only deities can discover the Divine Country, and only deities have the power to breach the Divine Country! the spirit continued, With Masters current power, the Divine Country can help you escape all threats to your life. With your minds guidance, Master can enter and exit the Divine Country at will, avoiding disaster! Song Jians eyes lit up. This use was indeed not bad. In this game where you have only one life, being able to save your life was the greatest utility. What else? Song Jian nodded slightly. The total area of the Divine Country is currently three hundred and twenty square kilometers. If Master has anything temporarily not in use, you can store it in the Divine Country, the spirit continued, The flow of time within the Divine Country can be adjusted at will. Any item, as long as it is within the Divine Country, will never decay! So its like a larger storage bag. Not bad, not bad! A smile appeared on Song Jians face as he asked, This means I can store living things in it, right? Living beings can also be brought into the Divine Country? If Master can fully repair the Divine Country, in theory, you could store living creatures within. However, in the Divine Country, these creatures will gradually be transformed into holy spirits. The only beings that can survive in the Divine Country, apart from gods, are spirits, the spirit continued. I see! Song Jian nodded, and said, What else is there? There are many functions of the Divine Country! the spirit went on, But most of the functions can only be utilized after the repairs are completed. I hope Master can repair the Divine Country as soon as possible! A million souls! Song Jian sighed and asked, Do they all have to be human? Of course not, Master. Its best to hunt those powerful creatures, the stronger the creature, the more abundant its soul energy. A standard unit of soul energy is equivalent to the soul strength of a level thirty elite BOSS! Ling explained. Hiss~! Song Jian took a sharp breath; the difficulty of this repair was much greater than he had imagined. A million level thirty elite BOSSeseven if he worked tirelesslyit might take several years to accomplish. Do I have to hunt these powerful creatures alone? It will tire me to death! Song Jian couldnt help but say. Master can build altars elsewhere and sacrifice living powerful creatures so that the Divine Country can extract their souls! Moreover, Master, you can use soul energy to create Storage Spirit Beads. These items can be worn by others who, upon killing monsters, can directly store the monsters souls Ling continued. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If thats the case, its not so difficult after all! Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Since he could enlist the help of others, then restoring the Divine Country was not as difficult as he had thought. Master, here are the instructions for constructing the altar and the methods for making the Storage Spirit Beads! After saying this, Ling transmitted a stream of information to Song Jian, including methods for constructing the altar and making Storage Spirit Beads. Alright, Ill get to repairing this place as soon as possible. Song Jian looked around again, and the widespread devastation made him sigh slightly. Even gods have their days of defeat and death; he was merely someone who had inherited some unique professional skillswhat was there to be proud of? With a thought, Song Jian returned to his room in Manor Castle. It was indeed very convenient to enter the Divine Country; in addition to the Enemy of Death God skill, Song Jian had acquired another powerful life-saving measure. Soon, Song Jian sent the material list for constructing the altar and making Storage Spirit Beads to Wang Qi, instructing him to collect these materials. By the way, Wang Qi, has anyone in the alliance encountered especially powerful monsters? Song Jian asked. Especially powerful? Of course, I have a map of the BOSS distribution areas on hand. Almost all the elite and lord-level BOSSes near the City of Hope Alliance are included in it! Wang Qi said. Have you discovered any BOSS that is more formidable than the lord-level? Song Jian inquired. Song Jian had never seen a second-tier monster, but he suspected that they must be much more formidable than the lord-level ones. BOSSes more formidable than the lord-level? Wang Qi was startled. It was widely known that at this stage, not to mention lord-level, even elite-level BOSSes were not something an ordinary player could handle. Encountering one often meant summoning friends and forming teams to hunt together. City lord, when we encounter lord-level BOSSes, we have to hide. As for those stronger than lord-level, even if we did see them, we wouldnt recognize them! Wang Qi expressed his difficulty. Upon hearing this, Song Jian was taken aback, then shook his head. Wang Qi was right; lord-level BOSSes were already the limit for players. Encountering one often required dozens or even hundreds of players to have a chance of taking it down. As for BOSSes stronger than lord-level, if ordinary players encountered one, they likely wouldnt even have a chance to escape. City lord, I once went to a place, but even before I entered, I felt a terrifying sensation that was so horrifying, I dared not step even half a step inside. In hindsight, if there really are BOSSes more formidable than lord-level ones, they would probably only appear there Wang Qi hesitated for a long time before finally saying in a low voice. Chapter 879 - 880 Heart Speech Grass_1 Chapter 879: Chapter 880 Heart Speech Grass_1 The place Wang Qi spoke of was a vast swamp located thirty kilometers southwest of Doomsday City, filled with mud pits of various sizes everywhere. Some of these pits were so shallow that they couldnt even cover ones feet, while others could swallow hundreds of people without a single ripple; The air throughout the swamp was permeated with a poisonous fog full of corrosive properties, the gas exuding vibrant hues of colors, which under the sunlight, appeared as if one was in a dreamlike realm. This is Song Jian gazed at the poison fog swamp emitting a strange glow in front of him, his brow deeply furrowed. Ordinary players dare not even talk about exploring this place, for merely approaching it was extremely dangerous. However, Song Jians innate passive skill Thick Skin once again took effect, directly immunizing him against the corrosive damage of the poisonous fog. Of course, on one hand, it was due to his innate skill, and on the other, it was because of Song Jians robust physical attributes. At this time, Song Jians physical attributes had reached over one hundred and twenty points, and for the perennial poisonous fog in the swamp, even if the damage was ten times more severe, the impact on Song Jian would be minimal; Just as Wang Qi had said, the moment Song Jian set foot into the poisonous fog swamp, he immediately felt a faint pressure surging towards him; It was as if a giant beast with eyes as large as lanterns was watching him closely, not pouncing, but the fierce sense of threat was already overwhelming; This, this seems somewhat similar to the Black Dragons Dragon Might Song Jian frowned, thinking to himself that this persistent sense of threat was very similar to the Dragon Might exuded by a Black Dragon; Could it be that theres a Giant Dragon as the BOSS inside the poisonous fog swamp? Song Jian revealed an incredulous look on his face but then thought his idea was too far-fetched, laughed, and shook his head, discarding the thought from his mind; Just as Song Jian was about to step into the poisonous fog swamp to search for the hidden BOSS, which was very likely of command-level, an elderly dwarf suddenly emerged from a mud pit; Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Deitys Chosen, are you planning to venture into this swamp? The dwarf was covered in a thick layer of mud that made him look a bit like a distant relative of the stone people Gulu. If you really intend to enter this poisonous fog swamp, could you do Old Som a small favor? A very simple one, rest assured, Ill pay you a fair price, the dwarf said to Song Jian with a smile on his face; May I know what you need help with? Song Jian asked. Its nothing much, actually quite simple. You just need to help me collect ten Heart Speech Grass from the poisonous fog swamp! As he spoke, the old dwarf rubbed his rough hands together, somewhat embarrassed; Heart Speech Grass, is that a type of herb? Song Jian asked curiously; Yes, it indeed is a herb, I need it to craft a petrification potion! Dwarf Som did not hide anything and openly stated; So, you mean to tell me youre an Alchemy Master? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, as he had not expected a dwarf to forgo the study of smithing in favor of alchemy, which was indeed quite astonishing. Haha, thats right, I am indeed an Alchemy Master! Dwarf Som seemed quite proud, stroking his long beard that almost touched the ground as he laughed and spoke; Actually, Im also fond of studying alchemy, its just that I mostly grope about on my own, and now I havent truly stepped into the threshold of alchemy. Song Jian said somewhat sheepishly, I can help you collect ten Heart Speech Grasses, I wonder if you could impart some of your insights into alchemy to me? Song Jians alchemy skill was only level seven, and he had yet to become a true Alchemist, only after reaching level ten would he earn the title of a junior Alchemist, and only then would he qualify to call himself an Alchemist, for now, at best he was just an alchemy apprentice; Oh, are you also a seeker of the path of alchemy, how rare! Dwarf Soms expression softened even more as he nodded with a smile, Alright, if you can collect ten Heart Speech Grasses for me, then I will give you a book, my many years of alchemical insights, and I hope it can help you improve! Since thats the case, then let me thank you in advance, ten Heart Speech Grasses, I will definitely gather them for you, Song Jian laughed; He was originally planning to enter the Poison Fog Swamp to look for Heart Speech Grass anyway, so it was merely a side task; Young man, you must be careful, as there will be a BOSS guarding near every Heart Speech Grass, and the older the Heart Speech Grass, the stronger the guarding BOSS! the old dwarf said seriously, In the middle of this swamp, there is a Dominant-level BOSS, you must not get close to the poison pond in the center of the swamp, should you alert that Dominant-level BOSS, Im afraid you wont even be able to escape. Dominant-level? Is there really a Dominant-level BOSS here? A smile appeared on Song Jians lips, and he nodded at the old dwarf before turning to walk toward the Poison Fog Swamp; I didnt expect there to really be a Dominant-level BOSS here, and even its exact location was revealed, this is really too lucky! Song Jian thought to himself. Inside the Poison Fog Swamp, the further he traveled, the denser the poisonous fog became, with the corrosive damage continuously increasing, and it even hindered Song Jians vision, until at last, Song Jian could only extend his perception to explore the surroundings; The place was filled with traps, some areas that seemed like just a small puddle turned out to be bottomless upon stepping into them; Thanks to his strong perception, Song Jian had avoided many such traps, but soon, his luck ran out. As he dodged a deep water swamp pit, a net with a diameter of over five meters swooped down over his head; A giant poisonous spider issued a sharp scream, spitting a stream of poison toward the net-entangled Song Jian; Swamp Poison Spider, Level 45, Elite Level BOSS, Vitality Points: 62000/62000 An Elite Level BOSS with over seventy thousand Vitality Points, a Level 45 spider, launched a stealth attack on Song Jian from less than three meters away and succeeded in its strike. When it spat the web, Song Jian didnt even notice, and it wasnt until the web was overhead that Song Jian sensed the danger; It has a talent for concealing perception, with powerful stealth? Song Jian was shocked and immediately used the Soul Wander ability. The white web that had enveloped him just acted as if it had covered nothing, softly falling to the ground, while Song Jian escaped from the nets grip and lunged at the Level 45 Elite BOSS; PS: Thank you Bread84 for tipping 100 starting coins~ Chapter 880 - 881: Gathering_1 Chapter 880: Chapter 881: Gathering_1 Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thousand Swords Art Over forty spirit swords flew towards the poison spider, which seemed to sense something and emitted a piercing shriek. It opened its mouth wide and spat out a mouthful of venom; Just as the venom collided with the countless spirit swords, the swords in mid-air, as if possessing their own consciousness, all changed direction in the air, tracing an arc, and continued to slash towards the poison spider; Boom, boom, boom~ The spirit swords struck the poison spiders body, splashing blood everywhere; Squeak~ The poison spiders body was left with dozens of sword marks, each over half a foot long, continuously oozing blood. Such wounds resembled being sliced by a thousand knives, causing the poison spiders body to twitch uncontrollably and let out bursts of agonizing howls; Puff, puff, puff, puff~ The severely injured poison spider had less than a thousand vitality points left, almost on the verge of death; it couldnt even stand up. But at its tail end, with each contraction, it continuously laid fist-sized spider egg sacs; These white egg sacs would explode upon contact with the air, and young spiders would crawl out. In no time, a large number of spiderlings surrounded the grievously injured poison spider; These spiderlings were only level one, with just one hundred vitality points. Song Jian didnt understand what use there could be in having so many such weak spiderlings; With each spiderling born, the poison spider lost a point of vitality. Before long, it had lost over a hundred vitality points, and the number of spiderlings around it had grown to over a hundred; Lying on the ground, the Swamp Poison Spider BOSSs compound eyes showed a light of hatred. After a loud cry, the spiderlings rushed towards Song Jian like a flood; Five Elements Sword Array! Song Jian threw the Sky-breaking Sword into the air, where it split into five and turned into a grey fog of swords, enveloping all the spiderlings; Boom, boom, boom~ The long swords not only struck these spiderlings, but to his surprise, the spiderlings could self-destruct. Once killed, their bodies burst open, like little bombs. The Five Elements Sword Array Space lasted for less than three seconds before it was blown apart, and Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes revealing an expression of disbelief. The explosion had caused enormous damage to the Sword Array Space; his spirit points plummeted instantly, not leaving him any chance to use replenishing potions. Without spirit points, the Sword Array Space could no longer be maintained and directly collapsed, and Song Jian also suffered backlash from the destruction of the sword formation, spewing out a mouthful of blood; Seeing dozens more spiderlings crazily rushing towards him, Song Jians expression changed slightly, and he spread his steel wings, flying into the midair. These little spiders didnt have the ability to fly, each of them gathering under Song Jians feet, continuously emitting sharp screams; Glancing at the dying Swamp Poison Spider, Song Jian controlled the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand to slash fiercely at it; After mastering the Sword Control Skill, Song Jian found that he had become even more adept at handling long swords. The Sky-breaking Sword felt like an extension of his own arm, and when he used it for long-range attacks, there was no cost at all. As long as he could sense it, that was within the strike range of the Sky-breaking Sword; With less than a thousand Vitality Points left, they were taken by the Sky-breaking Sword. The Swamp Poison Spider let out a pitiful scream, its raised front half crashing down. A white, semi-transparent shadow seemed to float out from its corpse and was absorbed into an unknown space. Song Jian could feel that this was the soul energy of the Swamp Poison Spider, absorbed by his shattered Divine Country, becoming the energy to repair the Divine Country. Song Jian saw that next to the corpse of the Swamp Poison Spider, a purple grass had broken through the soil. It rapidly grew at a visible speed, and in no time, the purple grass had grown over half a foot tall, swaying in the wind. Meanwhile, the body of the Swamp Poison Spider looked as though it had been drained of all its flesh and turned into a thin, dried-up leather; Is this the Heart Speech Grass the old dwarf mentioned? It doesnt seem like it grew in the swamp, but rather burst out from the BOSSs corpse. Could it be that these Heart Speech Grasses all grow inside BOSSes? Shaking his head, Song Jian discarded the thought and turned his attention to the group of self-exploding little spiders; Even after the death of the Swamp Poison Spider, the little spiders did not disperse and were still eyeing Song Jian. The cooldown time for the Thousand Swords Art had elapsed, so Song Jian cast the Thousand Swords Art right away, summoning Spirit Swords to wipe out all these little spiders; Boom, boom, boom~ The intense explosions flung all the nearby swamp mud into the air, creating a crater over three meters in diameter, but soon, the surrounding mud gathered back together, and the crater turned back into a swampy pit; Soul energy was collected by Song Jian; the flesh became the nutrient for cultivating the Heart Speech Grass. As a result, the level 45 elite BOSS Swamp Poison Spider had only dropped one piece of green-quality crafting material, an Explosive Poison Sac, which was an ingredient required for a branch of Alchemy, poison-making, valued at two hundred Doomsday Coins; A level 45 elite BOSS, and in the end, it only dropped a piece of material worth two hundred Doomsday Coins. Im afraid no one would believe this if it were told! muttered Song Jian while collecting the Heart Speech Grass; Because he had accepted a gathering quest, collecting the Heart Speech Grass didnt require a high level of the Medicine Gathering Skill, so Song Jian was able to gather a complete stalk of Heart Speech Grass smoothly. This grass was dark purple all over and emitted a faint fragrance that was refreshing and seemed to relax the soul; After storing the Heart Speech Grass in his bag, Song Jian continued to explore deeper into the swamp; This swamp was teeming with not only bizarre creatures but also various undead and earth elemental monsters, most of which were level 40 or above. If it werent for the pervasive corrosive miasma and poison fog, this would be a decent spot for grinding. Unfortunately, after exploring the area for over an hour, Song Jian hadnt encountered a single player; Song Jian had killed seven or eight elites above level 40, and hed gathered nine stalks of Heart Speech Grass. These grasses only emerged after the BOSSes were slain; it seemed as if where a BOSS died, there a Heart Speech Grass would grow, and their development was all by drawing nutrients from the corpses of the BOSSes. Not only flesh-and-blood creatures but even the undead and earth element BOSSes, upon death, had their remains absorbed as nutrients by the Heart Speech Grass; Looking at the nine stalks of Heart Speech Grass in his bag, radiating a dim purple light, Song Jian felt a strange sensation rising within him. Such bizarre herbs were likely to produce very special potions, and Song Jian was now looking forward to the moment the old dwarf would create the petrification potion; Chapter 881 - 882 Highly Poisonous Lake_1 Chapter 881: Chapter 882 Highly Poisonous Lake_1 The further he walked into the depths of the poisonous fog swamp, the more intense the oppressive aura that pervaded the air became. Moreover, the deeper he traveled, the stronger the monsters he encountered. Song Jian was no longer seeing any monsters below level forty-five. Nearly every few meters throughout the swamp, there would be a monster roaming. Splosh~ Song Jian stepped into a puddle of sludge, and suddenly, an arm-thick tentacle covered with green-black scales shot out from the sludge. This tentacle, similar to an octopuss limb, was covered with suckers of various sizes and was continuously wriggling, which looked somewhat disgusting. He had already encountered quite a few of these monsters, and after killing them, they would drop cooking ingredients of a decent tier, some even dropping gems that could be set in equipment to enhance attributes. Song Jian quickly slew the monster, picked up a segment of the tender tentacle material that had dropped, and continued to walk forward. After exploring the swamp for over two hours, his experience bar had increased by 6%, but Song Jian still hadnt found a trace of the Sovereign-level BOSS. He hadnt even encountered an ordinary Elite BOSS, which meant that the quantity of Heart Speech Grass remained at nine, far from completing the task the old dwarf had given him. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw a dazzling magical light illuminate the sky ahead, almost lighting up half of the sky. Instantly invigorated, Song Jian quickly headed toward the source of the brilliant light. As he ran, he noticed that the entire swamp seemed to have been disturbed, with nearly all monsters, like him, frantically heading towards the source of the light. Could it be that some treasure appeared in this swamp? Is that whats causing such agitation among these monsters? Song Jian thought to himself. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the location of the resplendent magical light. To his surprise, it was a lake spanning several thousand kilometers, with thick, foul-smelling green water on its surface. Bubbles constantly surfaced and burst, emitting a nauseating odor. But within this seemingly lifeless and highly toxic water, there grew a strange plant. It resembled a large banyan tree rooted in the water. Its trunk was knotted, and the surface of its bark had patterns like animal scales. What was even more astonishing was its crown, shaped like a dragons head roaring defiantly into the sky. The brilliant magical light that Song Jian had seen earlier was emanating from this tree. Along with the radiance came waves of a rich fragrance spreading outwards in all directions. At first, Song Jian found the scent very pleasant, but before long, it became cloying, as if his entire body were enveloped in a mass of filthy blood, every pore oozing grease. Around the highly poisonous lake, large groups of monsters began to appear. They gathered in greater numbers, and within a matter of minutes, nearly ten thousand monsters had congregated, a dense mass that was quite terrifying to behold. Having the skill to enter the Divine Country at any time, Song Jian wasnt too worried about being surrounded by these monsters. Moreover, the monsters near him seemed to be ignoring him entirely, their eyes fixated on the odd tree in the Poisonous Water Lake. At first, these monsters were able to remain quiet, but as time passed, they became increasingly restless. Some of their eyes turned blood-red, radiating a frightening glow. Thump, thump~ After a long wait, finally, some monsters could no longer restrain themselves and began to jump into the Poisonous Water Lake. Suddenly, Song Jian noticed that the oppressive presence that was always filling the air had inexplicably vanished. Ao~ Agonizing roars came from the water as Song Jian suddenly discovered that the poisonous water in the lake was like concentrated sulfuric acid. Any monster that jumped into the lake was rapidly dissolved by the water, eventually becoming nothing but skeletons that sank to the bottom; But this tragic scene did not instill fear in the other monsters. Instead, they continued to leap into the lake one after another, in a manner resembling suicide; Looking around, Song Jian saw that, although the monsters appeared frenzied, there was a hint of confusion in their blood-red eyes as if they had no idea what they were doing, which sent a chill through Song Jians body. Turning his gaze back to the large tree in the lake, his eyes suddenly took on a strange expression; Could it be that this peculiar Dragon Head Tree is the ultimate boss? Song Jian thought to himself, All these creatures in the toxic swamp are its food, roaming freely around the swamp until its time for harvest, then they are all lured over Just as Song Jian was pondering, he suddenly saw a huge dragon head emerge from the thick green water, two emerald eyes staring intently at him, and that oppressive aura once again surged in his heart; Theres actually a Giant Dragon here Song Jians heart sank, but the dragon head that was slowly emerging seemed to be different from his war pet, the Black Dragon. This creature had only one horn on its head, right at the position of the brow; Perhaps its not a Giant Dragon, but just a creature with the bloodline of the Dragon Clan Song Jian speculated; However, at that moment, another Unicorn Dragon head emerged from the water. Quickly, a vast body stood up from the lake. This monster turned out to be a terrifying Double-Headed Monster with two Unicorn Dragon heads; This monster seemed to be the guardian of the strange tree in the lake, standing motionless next to the tree. Its four eyes on both dragon heads were all fixed on Song Jian, appearing somewhat puzzled; But soon, it seemed to lose interest in Song Jian, with both dragon heads beginning to look at the strange tree in the lake. By this time, the number of creatures that had committed suicide by jumping into the lake had surpassed three thousand, and there were still more monsters continuously rushing into the waters. The thick green viscous water was like a bottomless pit, constantly swallowing the bodies of monsters big and small. The odd tree in the lake also began to slowly grow three dark red fruits; These three fruits, originally the size of a fist, slowly grew larger and larger, eventually becoming three fruits as big as basketballs. The surface of these three fruits also revealed scale-like patterns, emitting a dark red glow. Their light ebbed and flowed as if they were throbbing hearts. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After these three fruits ripened, the monsters around seemed to suddenly come to their senses. Now, only a few hundred monsters remained on the lakes shore, their faces showing terrified expressions as they retreated repeatedly, some even scared to the point of wetting themselves and collapsing by the lakeside. The Double-Headed Monster in the Poisonous Water Lake didnt glance at its surroundings and slowly approached the fruits of the great tree in the lake; This monster with two Unicorn Dragon heads is the true ultimate boss. Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and thought to himself. Chapter 882 - 883: Domination Level_1 Chapter 882: Chapter 883: Domination Level_1 This monster with two unicorn dragon heads, Song Jian could only see its level and Vitality Points, which were level forty-eight, and it had five hundred thousand Vitality Points; Dominion-level, this must be a dominion-level BOSS! Song Jian was shocked in his heart. A BOSS with five hundred thousand Vitality Points, if it wasnt at dominion-level, then he really couldnt imagine what a true dominion-level BOSS would look like! Ordinary lord-level BOSSes could at most control a hundred or so normal monsters and a dozen or so Elite Level BOSSes, but this BOSS in front of him could easily control tens of thousands of monsters. The poisonous fog swamp that spanned dozens of kilometers, all the monsters within were reared and recklessly harvested by it as fodder. Just thinking about it was terrifying; Swoosh swoosh~ The monster waded through the highly toxic lake, stirring waves upon waves. The lake water, which could melt the bones of other monsters, seemed to have no effect on it; When it reached the strange tree in the middle of the lake, the two unicorn dragon beasts each bit into a red fruit, chewing continuously, and a rich fragrance pervaded the air as the two dragon heads let out a comfortable howl; Just then, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword in his hand fiercely slashed towards its direction, and over fifty Spirit Swords appeared out of thin air, falling like meteors, tracing arcs through the air, and flying toward the gigantic monster; Boom, boom, boom~ The lake water churned as the Spirit Swords harshly hacked onto the monsters body. The Spirit Swords, which should have caused over eighteen hundred points of damage, managed to inflict less than a thousand points of damage on this creature. Clearly, this monsters defensive power was not something those lord-level BOSSes could match; More than fifty Spirit Swords instantly reduced the monsters Vitality Points by one-tenth. Feeling the intense pain, the BOSS immediately grew furious. It stopped devouring the last fruit and turned to charge at Song Jian; The BOSS, over eight meters tall, looked like a small hill. After being injured, its attributes were revealed to Song Jian. Dragon Head Poisonous Flood Dragon Beast, level forty-eight, dominion-level BOSS, Vitality Points: 442580/500000 Before it rushed out of the lake, the unicorn dragon head on the left spewed out a large amount of poison at Song Jian. He quickly dodged, and a foul smell immediately filled the air from where he had just been standing. A white smoke rose, and the sound of hissing corrosion reached Song Jians earsthe ground where he had stood was covered in poison, slowly corroding into blackness; Song Jian had barely inhaled some of the poisonous gas and immediately felt dizzy and saw double, as if he was stepping on cotton. The talent skill Thick-skinned activated at this moment, and Song Jian quickly became alert again, but he was shaken to his core. Having inhaled just a bit of poison and feeling such a fierce effect, if he were sprayed with this poison, he feared that even the talent skill would not be able to completely immunize against the poisons damage; Realizing this, Song Jian became even more cautious and immediately used the Soul Wander skill to increase his distance from the BOSS; The Poisonous Jiao BOSS was massive, yet its speed was not slow at all. It closed the distance with just a few strides, following closely behind Song Jian. The muddy and tough swamp terrain didnt seem to impede it in the slightest. Even after Song Jian increased his movement speed by 100%, he was caught up after just a few seconds, and the two massive dragon heads fiercely bit at his back; Song Jians steel wings burst open behind him, and his figure flew into midair. The two dragon heads swept past, like battering rams, leaving a deep trench in the ground. Seeing Song Jian take to the sky, the unicorn dragon head on the right raised high, expelling a pale gray poison fog like an arrow towards midair; Song Jian hastily dodged, as this was the poison fog of a commend-level BOSS, and even he did not dare to be touched by it lightly; The poison fog was sprayed more than twenty meters high before it ran out of strength and slowly dispersed. Amazingly, the fog was heavier than air and floated down like dust, enveloping an area of several dozen meters around it; Floating mid-air, Song Jian looked down at the poisonous Jiao BOSS resembling a giant two-headed lizard, and he heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this BOSS couldnt fly; otherwise, it would have been quite a headache to dodge its attacks; As soon as the ten-second cooldown ended, Song Jian continued to use the Thousand Swords Art, with dozens of Spirit Swords howling towards the BOSS. After a thunderous roar, the BOSSs Vitality Points suffered a loss of nearly forty thousand; A vitality of five hundred thousand, in the eyes of other players, was simply an insurmountable mountain, leaving them with no slightest intention to fight. However, under Song Jians formidable attacks, as long as there was enough time, killing this BOSS was just a matter of time, assuming he could survive long enough under the BOSSs assaults; The injured BOSS grew even angrier, and the eyes of both Unicorn Dragon heads revealed a fierce look as they gazed at Song Jian floating above; Heart-wrenching roars came from the two dragon heads, echoing throughout the poisonous fog swamp. Before long, a large number of dark spots appeared in the distant sky. When they flew closer, Song Jian realized they were a flock of flying monsters; These monsters resembled humanoid bats, with a striking resemblance of about seventy to eighty percent to the bat-winged Zombies he had encountered before, complete with long feathers covering their bodies. Their faces were fierce, with two sharp fangs sticking out of their lips. Their hands were like human hands, except with nails over half a foot long. Their legs, however, were similar to bird claws, curled in flight, revealing gleaming bird claws from among the feathers, which looked somewhat intimidating; To be able to summon so many monsters from such a distance? Song Jian was startled. Previously, gathering all the monsters in the poisonous fog swamp was not solely due to the ability of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, but mostly because of the strange tree in the center of the lake. But now, Song Jian truly witnessed the strength of a command-level monster; To dominate all the monsters in a territory, the range of this enormous Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos dominion was within several tens of kilometers of the toxic swamp. Any monster living in this swamp was under its command, even controlling their life and death. Song Jian looked at the group of monsters flying towards him, with his Sky-breaking Sword ready to strike; Toxic Bat-winged Talon Beast (Ordinary), Level 40, Vitality Points: 12000/12000 Though these approaching monsters appeared fierce, they were in fact just a group of level 40 ordinary monsters. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao in the swamp still eyed Song Jian in mid-air with a malicious and cunning look; Song Jian tossed the Sky-breaking Sword into the air and executed the Five Elements Sword Array, encompassing the several dozen Toxic Bat-winged Talon Beasts that were rushing at him. The Sword Qi, grey and hazy, covered an area of dozens of meters mid-air; Piercing cries rang out within the Sword Arrays space. Although the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao couldnt hear it, it could feel the life of these monsters rapidly slipping away. Watching Song Jian, a wary look flashed in its eyes. PS: Thanks to No Strength to Get Up for the reward of 100 QiDian coins~ sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 883 - 884 Poisoning_1 Chapter 883: Chapter 884 Poisoning_1 Level 40 ordinary monsters, as long as their number didnt exceed five hundred, posed no pressure for Song Jian when he deployed the Five Elements Sword Array. Within the spatial bounds of the sword formation, strings of damage figures, numbering in the thousands, floated densely while those Talon Beasts failed to even find a target. In a short while, all the level 40 ordinary monsters turned into experience points for Song Jian, with their corpses falling to the ground with multiple plop sounds as if raining down; After all the Talon Beasts had been slain, Song Jians experience points rose by a small margin. The Sky-breaking Sword returned to his hand, and he casually struck the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao on the ground with a swing of the Thousand Swords Art, then continued to widen the distance between them; The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao opened its wide mouths, spewing two balls of liquid veiled in poison mist, flying towards Song Jian. With a flap of his wings, Song Jian swept through the air in an arc, dodging the trajectory of the poisonous liquid balls; Bang! Bang! The two poisonous liquid balls, having reached mid-air, suddenly burst open, transforming into a cloud of poison that immediately covered an area of over a hundred meters. Song Jians dodge was swift, but he was still stained by some of the poison fog. In a short while, a thin layer of green poison gas began to cover the surface of his body; All attributes decreased by 30%, defense reduced by 1000 points, and losing 10 Vitality Points per second, lasting for 5 minutes; Song Jian was startled, not expecting that this boss would possess such a formidable area-of-effect skill. For players, this terrifying skill meant countless deaths with no chance to even get close. The toxin from the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao was indeed fearsome. The moment the toxic effect took hold, a cool current emerged in his mind, instantly suppressing the poison. However, the innate ability Thick-faced could only suppress the toxin, and could not grant immunity to the toxin of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao; After the talent ability activated, the effects of the poison fog were reduced to a decrease of all attributes by 5%, defense by 200 points, and a loss of 1 Vitality Point per second, lasting for 120 seconds; Song Jian glanced at the only bottle of Advanced Detoxification Potion in his inventory, hesitated for a moment, and decided to save it for a critical time. This detox potion, which only a Master Level Alchemy could concoct, was a reward from a special quest, put up for sale in the auction house; Song Jian had spent 20,000 Doomsday Coins to purchase this bottle of Advanced Detoxification Potion, reserved for emergencies; At this moment, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao issued another roar. From within the poison mire, more flying creatures flew towards the area, viciously swooping at Song Jian; The cooldown period for the Five Elements Sword Array was quite long, and he could only deploy it once in a battle. Song Jian chugged a potion to restore his Mental Strength and silently waited for the approaching creatures; Only when the flock of flying creatures drew near did Song Jian realize that among these ordinary monsters of over level 40, there were even two or three elite bosses. Nevertheless, to the Thousand Swords Art, elite bosses were not much different from ordinary monsters. However, with these flying creatures present, Song Jian couldnt continue inflicting damage on the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao; Thousand Swords Art! Tens of Spirit Swords rushed towards the oncoming flying creatures, like a rain of swords. Before they could even reach Song Jian, they fell one after another. The loot sparkled with various colors mid-air, a spectacular sight; At this time, Song Jian couldnt afford to collect these items, letting them fall into the mire. After the Thousand Swords Art concluded, all the flying creatures were wiped out. Song Jians gaze then returned to the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao; At this moment, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao appeared to be gathering strength, spewing out two more balls of poisonous liquid towards Song Jian; Song Jian was alarmed. He knew that the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos toxin damage could stack, and he already had a layer of Poison on him. Although his innate skill Thick-Skinned had weakened it considerably, it wouldnt withstand continuous stacking! With a thought, Song Jians figure swiftly fled toward the distance. The coverage of the poison globules after the explosion was too extensive for ordinary people to dodge in time! In the air, Song Jian was much faster than on land, but still couldnt completely avoid the spread of the poison mist after the explosion of the poison spheres. Inevitably, the Poison effect in the status bar stacked up to 2 layers; Poison (2 layers): All stats decreased by 10%, defense decreased by 400 points, losing 3 Vitality Points per second, lasting 120 seconds A wave of weakness surged over him instantly. The effect of 2 layers of Poison had nearly doubled, and what frustrated Song Jian even more was that the duration of the Poison effect was refreshed. The effect, which originally had only sixty or seventy seconds left, had restarted at 120 seconds; However, it was a relief that the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao BOSSs skill had a rather long cooldown and couldnt be used consecutively, otherwise Song Jian would probably have had to turn and run. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon after, the BOSS summoned three waves of flying creatures for an attack and spat poison globules three more times, each time covering hundreds of square meters and leaving Song Jian no place to hide. The Poison effect quickly stacked up to five layers. Half an hour later, no matter how fiercely the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao roared, not a single flying creature came. Only then did Song Jian start to boldly attack it; Thousand Swords Art! At present, this was Song Jians only ranged attack method. If he attacked with the Sword Control Skill, it would be equivalent to just hacking away with very little powerSong Jian rarely used it. As for the Sword Flight Art, Song Jian didnt have a real flying sword at the moment. If he were to use the Sky-breaking Sword for flight, he couldnt attack, and so far, Song Jian hadnt thought of a perfect solution. After failing to summon flying creatures, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao not only spat out poison globules but also used another skill, toxin link. Anyone with the Poison effect would be drawn right in front of it. Floating in mid-air, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong force surging towards him, pulling him in the direction of the BOSS. At this moment, Song Jian didnt know the principle behind the BOSSs skill, and seeing himself charging uncontrollably towards the BOSS, he panicked; With a thought, Song Jian directly entered the Shattered Divine Realm, and immediately, the powerful pulling force disappeared. After glancing at the Poison effect on him, Song Jian waited in the Divine Country until the Poison effect had gone before leaving the realm; Having lost track of Song Jian, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao became confused. After searching around, it headed back toward that strange tree in the lake, upon which another fruit remained uneaten; But just then, Song Jians figure suddenly reappeared. In the instant he showed up, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao spotted him and locked onto Song Jian, turning its head, a stream of venom and poisonous smoke sprayed towards where Song Jian was; At that moment, Song Jian could only use the Soul Wander skill again to dodge the BOSSs attack, then he continued with the Thousand Swords Art to strike at it. Dozens of Spirit Swords materialized, and this time, out of more than forty Spirit Swords, half of them scored critical hits, instantly reducing the BOSSs Vitality Points by seventy to eighty thousand. One Spirit Sword even pierced straight through the left neck, tearing a wound over three feet long; The seriously injured BOSS was immediately enraged, raising its body high and slamming its front paws fiercely toward the ground; Chapter 884 - 885 Sword Control Skill_1 Chapter 884: Chapter 885 Sword Control Skill_1 The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao slammed its front claws viciously onto the ground, instantly releasing a wave of air mixed with poison mist that rolled out in all directions, wave after wave, flattening the thick layer on the ground; At that moment, Song Jians Soul Wander skill hadnt dissipated yet, and he felt like a small sailboat in a tsunami, being flung directly by the blast of air; Fortunately, whether it was the blast or the toxin damage, neither could harm the soul, and although Song Jian was thrown out, he landed without a scratch; Another AOE damage move! Song Jians eyes narrowed, this move was simply the bane of melee classes, once released, its likely that none of the melee classes, unless they have invincible skills, could survive it; This move lasted a full six seconds, covering an area with a radius of around forty to fifty meters centered on the BOSS; such a wide range meant that not only melee classes but also ranged classes with shorter attack ranges would be affected; Moreover, the damage from the move was extremely high; even tanks in heavy armor wouldnt last long in it, and if not for the Soul Wander skill, Song Jian might have had to trigger the passive skill Enemy of Death God, or else delve once again into the broken Divine Country. Entering and exiting the Divine Country isnt without cost; it may require divine power, and without the ability to supply the Divine Country with divine power, Song Jian had no choice but to offer the power of his soul instead. If he exhausted too much soul power, he wouldnt be able to use this life-saving skill later on. Once the BOSS had finished casting the skill, countless Spirit Swords slashed at it again; for Song Jian, it was a killer move, each Spirit Sword dealing about a thousand points of damage, his single-player damage output surpassing that of a ten-person squad; Song Jian was extremely cautious, continuing to wear down the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao BOSS with Thousand Swords Art and Soul Wander. As time slowly passed, an hour soon arrived, and his Steel Wings slowly faded as Song Jian descended from the sky; By then, he had whittled the BOSSs Vitality Points down to below 30%. Just at that moment, a poisonous rain suddenly fell from the sky, enveloping an area over a hundred meters in radius, with each drop creating a small pit on the ground. Not even mages could avoid such an attack with their instant teleportation due to the large area it covered; Song Jians Soul Wander skill was still on cooldown, so he had no choice but to take it head-on. With a thought, a Three-sided Bone Shield emerged around his body; As the poison rain pelted the shield, it immediately began to erode, leaving small pits until, after only five or six seconds, the shield had dissolved to a third of its integrity and shattered; During this time, Song Jian also quickly moved out of range of the poisonous rains attack, but his body inevitably stacked up six layers of toxin damage; If he had been an ordinary player with six layers of the BOSSs poisoned effect, the player wouldve been rendered useless and forced to retreat from combat. But Song Jians talent skill Thick Skin was incredibly effective, reducing the effect significantly. The six layers of poison were equivalent to an ordinary player having only two layers; This time, however, it gave the BOSS the chance to use its toxin attraction ability. As soon as Song Jian moved out of range of the poisonous rain and before he could steady himself, he instantly felt a strong pull sucking him uncontrollably towards the BOSS; How can this be? Song Jian was shocked. This move seemed harmless, but it was the most threatening one of all, capable of drawing in all ranged classes to their demise with a single strike! It uses this move every time I have the poisoning effect on me. Could it be that it requires one to be poisoned to work? Song Jian guessed. Glancing at the purple-red Detox Elixir in his inventory, he gritted his teeth and used it. A purple-golden glow flashed around him, and the poison effect vanished, as did the BOSSs pull on him. Song Jians heart leapt with joy, and he fiercely swung his Sky-breaking Sword forward. This time, he summoned the maximum number of Spirit Swords that the fifth level of the Thousand Swords Art could summonsixty Spirit Swords densely arrayed before him, flying towards the BOSS; Boom, boom, boom~ The massive body of the BOSS had no chance to dodge and could only endure the brutal assault. Sixty Spirit Swords viciously slashed at it, erupting with thunderous roars; Enhanced damage, continuous bleedingtwo negative statuses appeared in the status bar of the BOSS, significantly weakening its ability to resist critical hits. One after another, critical hits exceeding three thousand points floated up from the top of the BOSSs head. In a short period of time, the BOSS, which originally still had 30% of its Vitality Points, directly lost 10% of its Vitality; S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as the BOSSs Vitality Points fell below 20%, there was no sign of fear in its eyes; instead, they became more ferocious. Raising its head, a deep roar issued from the mouths of the twin Unicorn Dragon heads. In no time, the ground trembled slightly. Monsters from the poisonous fog marsh had all been summoned by the BOSS, charging towards Song Jian; Song Jian was greatly startled. Even as strong as he was, it was impossible to battle against tens of thousands of monsters above level forty, especially since there were many Elites and even Lord-level BOSSes among these monsters. Even if using Soul Wander, Song Jian had no way to break through the dense crowd of monsters. Glancing at the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, the eyes in the twin Unicorn Dragon heads showed a mocking expression. It seemed to sense Song Jians unease and spat out two balls of venom towards him. With gritted teeth, Song Jian tossed the Sky-breaking Sword into the air and then jumped violently, using the Sword Control Skill to steadily step onto the Sky-breaking Sword, flying into the air; Sword Flight Art! Song Jians Sword Qi Value plummeted rapidly. After all, the Sky-breaking Sword wasnt designed for flight, but the speed of the Sword Flight Art was extremely fast, faster than the Steel Wings or even the Black Dragon. In the blink of an eye, Song Jian rushed into the mid-air. Seeing Song Jian fly once more, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao let out an angry roar and chased after him in the direction he was flying. In an instant, the monsters that had just surrounded him were knocked over in disarray by the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, some even trampled to death; Song Jian struggled to control his speed and balance in mid-air, and it took him a while to slowly master some flying techniques. Gliding through an arc in the sky, he flew back towards the BOSS; With a light tap of his feet, Song Jian surged upwards before falling towards the ground in free fall. The Sky-breaking Sword returned to his hand; Thousand Swords Art! More than forty Spirit Swords traced arcs in the air, flying towards the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao BOSS; After releasing the skill, Song Jian tossed the Sky-breaking Sword once again, used the Sword Control Skill, and stepped back onto the sword. His figure drew a large arc in the air, flying back up; Chapter 885 - 886 Sword Flight Art Part 1 Chapter 885: Chapter 886 Sword Flight Art Part 1 Song Jian plummeted from the sky and, in the process of falling, wielded the Sky-breaking Sword to execute the Thousand Swords Art and then immediately used the Sword Control Skill to resume Sword Flight Art. This maneuver was incredibly risky, considering that during free fall, one cannot control their body at all; its essentially like being a moving target. Fortunately, the Sword Flight Art was so rapid that it could easily evade the poison spitballs from the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao. However, the Sword Qi consumption was massive. Every second of Sword Flight Art drained Sword Qi Value, and because the Sky-breaking Sword was not a flying sword, it consumed double the Sword Qi Value of a regular flying sword. Thankfully, after learning the Sword Control Skill, Song Jians Sword Qi Value had increased by five hundred points. Otherwise, he really would have been at his wits end. With Sword Flight Art, Song Jian was now out of reach of the monsters on the ground, and he could easily dodge the toxic spitballs that were difficult to avoid with steel wings, making the situation much more comfortable for him. Thousand Swords Art! Once again, in free fall, he unleashed the Thousand Swords Art. The BOSSs Vitality Points dropped bit by bit. The BOSS was helpless against the rapidly accelerating Song Jian and had to endure the damage from the Spirit Sword time after time. One hundred thousand, eighty thousand, fifty thousand, thirty thousand The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao was covered in numerous severe wounds, no longer exuding its previous arrogant aura. The left dragon heads neck was half severed, making it very difficult to lift. Noticing the weakened state of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, Song Jian prepared to harvest its last twenty thousand or so Vitality Points, but suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on the dense crowd of monsters around him. All these monsters had been summoned by the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao. Even though Song Jian had flown up with the Sword Flight Art, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao had not dispersed them. Is this not the perfect time to reap these monsters and increase my Experience Points? A thought emerged in Song Jians mind, and he immediately focused his attention on the densely packed monsters surrounding the Highly Poisonous Lake. Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision! Dozens of Spirit Swords fell from the sky, covering an area of several ten meters. After a thunderous roar, more than twenty level 40 or above monsters lay dead, dropping loot of various colors all over the ground. Tracing a beautiful arc in the sky, Song Jian circled around the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao but did not stray far, allowing the Poisonous Jiao to continually spit explosive poison spitballs as he waited for the Thousand Swords Art cooldown. Ten seconds passed, and Song Jian once again used the Thousand Swords Art on a dense group of monsters. The damage from the Spirit Swords was extremely high, and as layers of damage numbers floated up from the monsters in the swamp, all of them roared helplessly under the onslaught of Spirit Swords and fell one after another. Song Jians Experience Points began to rise rapidly. As he was still killing higher-leveled monsters with an experience boost, there were thousands upon thousands of them densely packed below, so he didnt need to lure or aim. He just had to wait for the cooldown of the Thousand Swords Art to finish, and then he could unleash it upon the ground at will. One minute, two minutes, three minutesthe Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos Vitality Points were slowly recuperating. It continued to launch poison spitballs in Song Jians direction, but the speed of Sword Flight Art was so fast that he could instantly fly out of the poison fog range caused by the exploding spitballs. Now, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao could not inflict any damage on Song Jian. Meanwhile, on the ground, other monsters lay down in swathes, their bodies crisscrossed, and loot scattered everywhere. Song Jian even noticed several Heart Speech Grasses growing from the ground, swaying in the wind. It looked like he had killed quite a few elite BOSSes while farming monsters, which meant he had also completed the old dwarfs mission effortlessly. He would just have to wait until the end to go down and collect them. The monsters on the ground fell like wheat being harvested, and it wasnt long before Song Jian heard a ding from the system notification. Looking at his level, he had indeed risen to level 40; With the extra skill point, Song Jian immediately added it to his Sword Control Skill, upgrading the Sword Control Skill to level 2; Sword Control Skill (Passive), Level 2, Skill effect: Sword Qi Value +600, Sword Control +3, when using other Swordsman Immortal profession skills, power increased by 35%, can perform Sword Flight Art, flight speed +1; The Sword Control Skill, now at level 2, increased the Sword Qi Value by an additional 100 points, the power of Thousand Swords Art by 5%, and also added an attribute of flight speed +1; Song Jian felt it for a moment, and flight speed +1 was akin to an increase of 10% in flight speed. This made his Sword Flight Art faster, but also more difficult to control; The monster slaying continued. The higher the level, the more combat Experience Points were required and the harder it was to level up. However, at this time, most of the monsters on the ground were of a higher level than Song Jian, at least two or three levels higher, and some even five or six levels higher. Overleveling these monsters yielded a handsome amount of Experience Points. And now, with the nearly mindless output, Song Jian found farming them both safe and comfortable, the only thing he needed to pay attention to was the movements of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao; At this point, the Vitality Points of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao had recovered to over fifty thousand, and many of its wounds had started to clot and heal. As a commanding level monster, its vitality was extremely strong, and its wounds healed at an incredible pace. If it was given time, it would quickly return to its full strength; Seeing Song Jian slaying the monsters it had summoned, a cunning light gleamed in the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos eyes. It lay prostrate on the ground, not continuing to attack Song Jian but instead focusing on healing its wounds. It turned a deaf ear to the screams of the surrounding monsters. It seemed to be planning to use the lives of these common monsters in exchange for time to recover; From the heart of the poison fog swamp, where no player had ever set foot, the sound of explosions roared continuously. The bodies of monsters layered the ground thickly, and looking around, the area surrounding the Highly Poisonous Lake was entirely covered in monster bodies. A sight so continuous and unbroken, it was awe-inspiring. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No matter how many monsters there were, there would always be an end to them. Over two hours had passed, and Song Jian began to feel a hint of fatigue from slaying thousands upon thousands of monsters. Looking around, he could no longer see a single living monster. By now, Song Jians level had risen to 40, 78%. Under normal circumstances, gaining so much experience would require him to farm non-stop for over a month, yet now he had done it in just over two hours. By this time, the Vitality Points of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao had recovered to over one hundred thousand. Seeing all the surrounding monsters wiped out by Song Jian, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao lying on the ground also began to panic; Song Jian glanced at it and used the Thousand Swords Art against it. The injured Double-headed Poisonous Jiao immediately became furious and raised its heads to spew out balls of venom, which Song Jian easily dodged. After unleashing the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian, standing on his Sky-breaking Sword, flew to a point dozens of meters away from the poisonous Jiao and gestured with his eyes for it to continue Summoning monsters; The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao seemed to understand Song Jians intent, and a look of humiliation appeared in its eyes. It let out a roar at Song Jian and a murky cloud of poisonous smoke was sprayed towards him; A sharp look flashed in Song Jians eyes, he controlled his Sky-breaking Sword to fly up into the sky, lightly tapped his foot, soared upward, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, and continued to unleash the Thousand Swords Art, moving to kill the BOSS; PS: Thanks to Heavenly Emperor for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 886 - 887 Kill_1 Chapter 886: Chapter 887 Kill_1 Boom, boom, boom~ Over a dozen spirit swords bombarded the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao BOSS, and Song Jian whispered hoarsely, Continue summoning! Feeling Song Jians threat, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao hesitated for a moment before, in a humiliated manner, raising its heads and bellowing loudly. In no time, thousands of monsters swarmingly headed towards the Highly Poisonous Lake. Song Jian began to repeat the previous steps. The ground was now covered with a thick layer of monster corpses, and around them lay many variously colored items. Many pieces of loot, due to the passage of time, slowly vanished, which made Song Jian feel pained. After all, these were items above level forty, and even if sold to the system store, they could fetch a good number of Doomsday Coins. Furthermore, the leading players levels in Doomsday City had nearly reached level forty, so putting these items up for auction would see a fierce bidding war. At this point, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao looked somewhat listless, but Song Jian had not slackened his vigilance in the slightest. Should he give this Overlord-level BOSS an opportunity, it might very well turn the tables and kill Song Jian at a critical moment. Even with the backup of Enemy of Death God and Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian was not willing to risk capsizing at the final hurdle. All the common monsters, facing Song Jian who could freely fly in the air, had no way to cope. If it were any other time, these monsters would have already scattered and fled, but under the control of the Overlord-level BOSS, these monsters didnt even think of escaping. Their lives were no longer under their own control. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, watching Song Jian killing the monsters on the ground to level up with impunity, showed a look of humiliation and hatred in its four eyes. The two heads exchanged glances before they slowly retreated towards the Highly Poisonous Lake. Although Song Jian was continuously killing monsters and leveling up, he had at least half his attention on monitoring every move of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao. Seeing the creature eager to retreat back into the Highly Poisonous Lake, Song Jian took out a high-explosive grenade from his inventory and threw it towards the path of the retreating Double-headed Poisonous Jiao. Boom! A violent explosion tore through the muddy swamp, blasting a large pit and causing the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao to pause abruptly in its movement. The wisdom of a Lord-level BOSS was already not inferior to that of humans, so naturally, the Overlord-level Double-headed Poisonous Jiao understood Song Jians intentions. It dared not make another move and showed a look of desperation in its eyes. It understood that Song Jian was keeping it alive to summon the swamps monsters for him to slaughter. Once all the swamp monsters were killed, that would signal the moment for it to meet its end. The cunning Double-headed Poisonous Jiao would not sit still waiting for death. Seeing that Song Jian had killed another few thousand monsters and was looking over, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, without needing a threat, proudly lifted its heads and began summoning other monsters. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao would not summon all the monsters in the Highly Poisonous Swamp at once. It summoned only a few thousand at a time, biding its time. But Song Jian was unconcerned. After summoning the monsters and seeing Song Jian start the monster grind, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao lay prone on the ground, motionless as if it had given up on resisting. In reality, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao was ceaselessly digging the mud beneath it. In no time at all, it had dug a large hole. Raising its heads, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao let out a piercing wail and deftly slipped a shiny, mucus-covered white egg into the hole beneath it, and then it covered the hole with mud, leaving no trace. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos howl caught Song Jians attention. He turned his head to look at it and noticed that the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos body was starting to burn with black flames, its Vitality Points dropping by the hundreds. Given its current state, if it continued like this, there would be no need for Song Jian to act C it might burn its Vitality Points to exhaustion on its own. Seeing something unusual with the BOSS, Song Jian suddenly became more alert. At this point, the BOSSs Vitality Points had soared to over fifty thousand. When hit down to twenty thousand earlier, it had not shown such symptoms. So why now? Could it be there was some powerful move waiting for him? Song Jian was very cautious with his life, and this was his first time hunting a Dominance-level BOSS, so he had to be as careful as possible. Seeing the BOSS charging towards him, Song Jian controlled his Sky-breaking Sword beneath his feet, tracing a path through the air, and put some distance between himself and the BOSS. When the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao saw Song Jian fly away, a sneer appeared in its eyes. It roared loudly and began to wriggle its body, stirring up a great deal of mud. It then started to actively attack the surrounding monsters, its two heads tearing into those lying on the ground, motionless with fear. After it bit them to death, it flung their bodies behind it with a fierce shake of its head, not sparing them a single glance. In just a moment, dozens of monsters had been bitten to death by the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, their bodies strewn everywhere. Song Jian frowned in the air, finding the actions of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao to be quite eerie. He had initially planned to leave it alive for a while longer, but now it seemed better to kill it as soon as possible. Thousand Swords Art! Countless Spirit Swords descended. The already Vitality-drained Double-headed Poisonous Jiao had its last bit of Vitality Points reaped, and its body collapsed with a thud. The two Unicorn Dragon heads also fell heavily to the ground, slowly closing their eyes. Transparent soul energy was instantly pulled from its body, merging into the void. Song Jian could feel the previously ravine-filled mountains within his Shattered Divine Realm beginning to heal slowly. The spirit energy of a Dominance-level BOSS was tremendously powerful, far stronger than that of ten or a hundred Lord-level BOSSes. It wasnt only a matter of quantity; it was a qualitative leap. Next to the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos body, five or six items of various colors were scattered around. Among them were two Dark Gold Quality items, three silver Quality items, and one item that emitted a purple-red glow. Epic equipment? Song Jians eyes lit up. You should know, Lord-level BOSSes had a chance to drop Epic equipment, but the odds were too small. On the other hand, Dominance-level BOSSes theoretically had a chance to drop Legendary Items, but unfortunately, Song Jian wasnt very lucky this time. He didnt get any Legendary Items, only one Epic item. Song Jian slowly descended from the air. With the BOSSs dominance gone, all the monsters fled wildly. Song Jian could no longer level up by farming monsters like before. The ground was littered with items dropped by the monsters. Song Jian first picked up the items dropped by the BOSS and then began to select other high-tier items dropped by the monsters. After some busy work, Song Jian filled his inventory to the brim. There were still a lot of items left, which Song Jian unceremoniously dumped into his Shattered Divine Realm. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He stowed away the good items; as for the gray and white items, Song Jian didnt bother with them. They were too low in value to recoup the cost of opening the Divine Realm, so he left them where they lay. Looking at the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos body, which was like a small hill, Song Jian couldnt help but feel a sense of regret, sighing inwardly. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the 100 Doomsday Coins tip~ Chapter 887 - 888 Black Dragon Advancement_1 Chapter 887: Chapter 888 Black Dragon Advancement_1 The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao was indeed an Elite Level BOSS, and its corpse was extremely valuable. Unfortunately, whether it was Dissection Technique or Gathering Skill, Song Jians level was too low to gather any materials from the BOSS carcass; otherwise, just the materials gathered from the BOSS carcass alone would be worth a fortune; Just as Song Jian sighed, a plant emitting a purple-gold glow rapidly broke through the soil next to the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos corpse, just like the Heart Speech Grass before. Soon the plant grew over one foot tall, looking almost identical to the Heart Speech Grass, only the color on its surface was an even more distinguished purple-gold; At this time, the body of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao BOSS began to rapidly shrink, as if all its flesh, blood, and bones were being absorbed by the purple-gold plant in front of it, quickly turning into a withered carcass that was incinerated into a pile of ash by transparent flames; Heart Speech Grass, this is also Heart Speech Grass Song Jian touched the plant and was momentarily speechless. The plant before him was also Heart Speech Grass, but both the name and the level were quite different from the common Heart Speech Grass; Song Jian had already gathered thirty-one stalks of Heart Speech Grass. These plants that absorbed the BOSSs flesh only existed for a quarter of an hour; once the time elapsed without being gathered, they would quickly wither. During his monster farming, Song Jian had seen countless Heart Speech Grass, but he could not possibly descend to gather them at the time, resulting in many Heart Speech Grass and other items dropped by the monsters being directly reclaimed by the system; However, only ten stalks of Heart Speech Grass were needed to complete the quest, and Song Jian had already surpassed the requirement. He only knew that Heart Speech Grass was an ingredient for making petrification potions; beyond that, he was clueless, and keeping them was of no use; Song Jian planned to sell all the extra Heart Speech Grass to the old dwarf to see if he could exchange them for other items; As for the plant in front of him, Song Jian hesitated for a moment before beginning to gather it, just like the other Heart Speech Grass; It should be known that with Song Jians level of the Medicine Gathering Skill, even gathering common Heart Speech Grass was somewhat difficult. These plants were of a high tier, and one needed to have at least a beginner level in the Medicine Gathering Skill to gather them, but the difficulty was much reduced for this quest given by the old dwarf; The plant before him, named King Heart Speech Grass, was of an even higher tier. In normal times, Song Jian wouldnt even dream of being able to gather it whole, but now was an opportunity; Even if its called the king, it should still belong to Heart Speech Grass! Song Jian thought to himself as he began to slowly gather it; Indeed, the speed at which he gathered this King Grass was only one-tenth the speed of gathering ordinary Heart Speech Grass, so slow that Song Jian thought he could not gather it, as the progress bar barely moved for a long time; After nearly three minutes, Song Jian finally gathered the King Heart Speech Grass into his inventory. Looking at it, the full inventory, indeed, this King Heart Speech Grass could not stack with the other common Heart Speech Grass and occupied an inventory slot all of its own. Checking its attributes, there was nothing special, only a note that it was an alchemy ingredient that could increase the success rate of concoctions by 10% and the mutation rate by 5%. As for what potion it was an ingredient for, there was no mention in the description; After picking up all the items, Song Jians gaze fell on the Dragon Head Strange Tree at the center of the Highly Poisonous Lake. Initially, the strange tree had produced three crimson fruits, of which the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao had eaten two, and there was still one bright red fruit left on the tree; This Dragon Head Strange Tree looked very peculiar. The fruits it bore could incite a frenzy among all the creatures in the swamp, and with an Elite Level BOSS like the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao guarding it, it was definitely not ordinary; Song Jian used Sword Flight Art and came to the strange tree, gathering the last fruit; Dragon Scale Fruit, a precious rarity, usage effect: can be used on creatures with the Dragon Clan lineage, has the effect of enhancing lineage rank and level, and has a certain chance of causing mutation; a creature can only consume three of these fruits in a century! For other creatures, use may also trigger random mutations! Its actually for combat pets! Song Jian was somewhat disappointed, as a human he could naturally use the fruit too, but it could trigger mutations, and Song Jian did not want to become a two-headed monster; For ordinary creatures, mutations always increase strength, but for Song Jian, such items were harmful rather than beneficial; The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao probably became what it was now because it had consumed too many Dragon Scale Fruits, and other creatures likely harbored the idea of mutating to enhance themselves by acquiring Dragon Scale Fruits; Glancing at the two pets slumbering in the Pet Space, Song Jian tried, and astonishingly, both battle pets could use it; it was within his expectations that the Black Dragon could use the Dragon Scale Fruit, but even an elemental creature like the stone golem Gulu could use the Dragon Scale Fruit, which surprised him; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still decided to let the Black Dragon use the Dragon Scale Fruit, as the fruit gave greater enhancement to creatures with the bloodline of the Dragon Clan, and deep down, he even harbored a faint hope that the Black Dragon could mutate into a Double-headed Black Dragon; Clutching the Dragon Scale Fruit, Song Jian sent the use command to the Black Dragon, who was sleeping soundly in the Pet Space, and the Dragon Scale Fruit vanished from his hand, reappearing within the Pet Space; The slumbering Black Dragon seemed to smell something, its nostrils flaring continuously, and in a short while, it opened its golden vertical pupils, staring intently at the fist-sized Dragon Scale Fruit floating before it; Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An excited dragons roar resounded in Song Jians mind, and as a master, he could also feel the Black Dragons joyful emotions. The Black Dragon swallowed the Dragon Scale Fruit in one gulp without even chewing, much like Zhu Bajie devouring the ginseng fruit. Before long, a crimson blood-qi surfaced on the Black Dragons body, looking like flames that enveloped the Black Dragon entirely; Song Jian noticed that the Black Dragons body was swelling continuously, its already majestic and robust body was inching towards terrifying proportions; The three-meter-tall stature had now exceeded five meters, its body length extended from six meters to over ten meters, and the palm-sized bluish-black scales had turned into the size of a football, becoming much thicker; The horns on its head had grown another three inches, its teeth and claws had become even sharper, especially the pair of flesh wings on its back, which had extended to about five or six meters; at the tip of the wings, a bone claw as dark and metallic as the rest appeared, looking quite formidable; Level 35, Level 36, Level 37, With its increasing size, the Black Dragons level also climbed steadily, rising straight from Level 35 to Level 45 before finally stopping, and all attributes began to skyrocket, far surpassing ordinary Elite Level BOSSes. Finally, a golden light burst forth from the top of the Black Dragons head, turning into a scatter of fine light spots, advancing the Black Dragons rank directly to the Lord Level; A Level 45 Lord Level BOSS! Elated, Song Jians eyes revealed his pleasure, saying nothing else, just a battle pet like the one before him was enough for Song Jian to strut through the entire Doomsday City! A high and clear dragons roar sounded off, and the Black Dragon seemed somewhat restless in the Pet Space, appearing a bit agitated, ceaselessly clawing at the surrounding space; With a thought, Song Jian released the Black Dragon from the Pet Space, and immediately he was shrouded by a vast black shadow; PS: Thank you to ᡱ for the gift of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 888 - 889: Elementary Alchemy_1 Chapter 888: Chapter 889: Elementary Alchemy_1 The Black Dragon, now even more massive, seemed like the tyrant of the entire swamp as it soared through the midair, constantly letting out dragon roars filled with an intimidating power. After circling in the air for a while, the Black Dragon slowly descended toward the Highly Poisonous Lake. The lake carried a strong corrosive damage that even the Black Dragons scale defense couldnt break through. The Black Dragon slowly landed in the lake and made its way towards the Dragon Head Strange Tree in the center; Reaching the middle of the lake, the Black Dragon started to tear off the monstrous trees leaves and gulp them down, continuing until it had devoured nearly half of the Dragon Head Strange Trees leaves before it slowly stopped. Boom~ Flames suddenly erupted from the body of the Black Dragon and quickly spread across the lakes surface. In no time at all, the entire lake was aflame with roaring fire; Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. After consuming the Dragon Scale Fruit, the Black Dragons strength had greatly increased; it had never had the capability to set the entire lake on fire before. However, Song Jian did not understand why the Black Dragon was doing this now; Before long, the lake water began to boil, and a thick poison fog rose from the burning lake. Song Jian couldnt help but take a few steps back; the fogs damage was slightly lesser than that of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, but only by a little. Ordinary creatures would be poisoned to death if they got too close; As flames rose, the water level of the Highly Poisonous Lake slowly declined. It seemed as if the Black Dragon intended to completely dry out the entire lake. The poison fog in the sky began to spread in all directions. Under the continuous blaze, the lake water was quickly evaporated; A large pit appeared before Song Jian, and at the bottom of the pit, the flames were still not extinguished, burning fiercely. The colossal body of the Black Dragon lay prostrate under the Dragon Head Strange Tree, motionless; A feeling of heaviness settled in Song Jians heart. It seemed the Black Dragon wanted to remain under the Dragon Head Strange Tree, reluctant to leave, as if it aimed to become the Guardian of the monstrous tree, like the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao; He opened the Pet Space interface to take a glance, and saw that the Black Dragon was still his battle pet. Even so, this did not put Song Jian at ease. After all, the former Knight of Dawn, Ya, had been lured to the Dawn Temple by Cecilia while still his follower, and afterwards had forsaken his status as Song Jians follower to become a true Knight of Dawn; The current situation with the Black Dragon might not be so different. Perhaps, after guarding the Dragon Head Strange Tree for a while, it could become a sovereign-level BOSS just like the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao and then continue to guard forever, no longer Song Jians battle pet; Song Jian wanted to recall the Black Dragon back into the Pet Space, but as soon as this thought occurred to him, he saw the Black Dragon open its eyesa pair of cold, golden pupils stared at him as their intimacy index began to plummet, scaring Song Jian into immediately abandoning the thought; In barely three seconds, the Black Dragons intimacy had dropped from eighty-nine to sixty-three. If Song Jian had been a moment slower, he might have directly broken the threshold for pet betrayal; Damn it, whats so great about this broken tree thats worth your guardianship? Song Jian inwardly cursed, If I had known, I would have cut this tree down right away! Song Jian waited for more than half an hour, but the Black Dragon showed no signs of leaving the Dragon Head Strange Tree, almost as if it had fallen into a deep sleep. The entire Highly Poisonous Lake had turned into a sea of fire. Under such intense flames, the Dragon Head Strange Tree didnt even show any signs of being scorched on the surface, which seemed quite miraculous. With no other option, Song Jian left reluctantly, heading towards the place where the old dwarf was located; sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Song Jian mastered the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the Black Dragons utility had lessened. In most cases, its role was to attract monsters attention or to use Dragon Might to drive away lower-level creatures nearby; However, the potential of the Black Dragon was immense, and once it grew, its strength would definitely not be much less than Song Jians, The only problem was that Song Jian simply had no time or energy to cultivate it, and the Black Dragons growth could almost be said to be entirely up to fate. But if the Black Dragon just left like that, Song Jian always felt a sense of emptiness in his heart. Arriving at the edge of the swamp, the old dwarf who had been seen earlier had vanished. By the time Song Jian got there, the old dwarf slowly crawled out of a mud pit. There were almost no monsters to be seen around, as most had been devoured by the Highly Poisonous Lake. The remaining few had become part of Song Jians battle experience. At this point, Song Jians battle experience had reached level forty at 89%, If it werent for the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos final outburst, Song Jian might have been able to level up twice in one day. At this moment, he was unaware that the entire Doomsday City was abuzz due to his rapid leveling up, yet he still harbored some resentment toward the Black Dragon in his heart. Seeing the mud-covered old dwarf, Song Jian directly took out ten stalks of Heart Speech Grass and handed them over. Judging by your expression, you dont seem very happy, the old dwarf said, taking the Heart Speech Grass and giving Song Jian a glance. The monsters in the swamp have all gone berserk. You didnt cause that, did you? Song Jian shook his head and replied, There is a lake at the center of the swamp that houses a dominion-level BOSS. It was its doing! What, you actually ventured into the center of the swamp and saw that dominion-level BOSS? The old dwarf trembled all over, nearly dropping the Heart Speech Grass into the mud. You actually came out alive, you must be very lucky! The old dwarf shook his head, his face full of disbelief, and then he took a notebook from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, This is a notebook I made when I first learned Alchemy, I believe it will be of help to you! Song Jian accepted the notebook glowing with a blue light. Beginner Alchemists Notebook (Blue), consumable item, use effect: can improve the users Alchemy experience. Usage requirement: Alchemy level one; Clapping his hands together, the blue-quality notebook turned into a white light that entered Song Jians forehead. Soon after, many pieces of knowledge about Alchemy emerged in Song Jians mind, and the level of Alchemy in his skills tab was also rapidly rising. In a short while, his Alchemy level broke through to level ten, earning him the title of a Junior Alchemist. Junior Alchemist level one, Junior Alchemist level two, Junior Alchemist level three, Song Jians Alchemy skill continued to rise until it reached Junior level six before slowly coming to a halt. At this moment, Song Jian felt as though an iron ring had been tightened around his head, causing a throbbing pain. Information about Alchemy was sparking in his mind like fireworks, those sparks eventually turning into roaring flames, until Song Jian felt as if his brain was being incinerated to ash. After an unknown period, Song Jian let out a pained moan and slowly opened his eyes. He found himself lying on the edge of the Highly Poisonous Swamp, and the old dwarf Alchemist had disappeared without a trace. PS: Special thanks to Book Friend 20191127234229646 for the reward of 2000 QiDian coins~ Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a Happy Laba Festival! Chapter 889 - 890 Ancient Red Dragon_1 Chapter 889: Chapter 890 Ancient Red Dragon_1 After killing a Dominion-level BOSS, my alchemy skill climbed to Junior Level Six, and my level rose to 40. My bag was stuffed with a variety of items for level 40, but the Black Dragon, my battle pet, was left behind in the Toxic Swamp. I wasnt sure if I ended up gaining or losing overall. Back at Manor Castle, I tossed all the loot into the guild warehouse. You have to realize, there arent many players right now who can hunt monsters above level 40. When Wang Qi saw so many level 40 and above items suddenly appearing in the guild warehouse, he knew Song Jian had returned and quickly headed over to Manor Castle. Lord, how did you manage to level up in less than a day? Wang Qi asked bluntly. You should know that leveling up from 39 to 40 requires far more combat experience than from level 30 to 39. Ordinary players would have to stay at level 39 for at least a month or two before they could even hope to reach level 40. Its nothing, I simply swept through all the monsters in the Toxic Swamp, Song Jian said with a smile. All the monsters in the Toxic Swamp Wang Qi was momentarily speechless. The swamp was tens of kilometers in area C leaving aside the monsters, just the toxic miasma suffusing the whole swamp was something ordinary people couldnt withstand, which is why almost no one wanted to grind there for levels. Wang Qi didnt believe that the monsters in the Toxic Swamp would let Song Jian hunt them at will without resistance, and doubted Song Jians ability to tread every inch of the swamp in less than a days time. Song Jian chuckled and began to recount his experience in the Toxic Swamp. When he heard that there was indeed a Dominion-level BOSS in the swamp, Wang Qi couldnt help but exclaim in amazement. Just as they were chatting, a dragons roar suddenly resonated overhead the City of Hope. Song Jian was elated, but he soon realized that the roar above wasnt emitted by the Black Dragon. This dragons roar was filled with majesty, the sound deep and slightly hoarse, while the Black Dragons roar was much clearer. Accompanied by this dragon roar, a shrill alarm rang out in the City of Hope, and nearly all the Magic Crystal Railguns aimed at the giant figure in the sky. Song Jian and Wang Qi exchanged a look and stepped out of Manor Castle to gaze upwards. In the sky, a massive shadow blotted out the sun. It was a terrifying behemoth over a hundred meters in length with wings spanned out over two hundred meters, its body covered in crimson scales that shined dazzlingly under the sunlight, as if it was cloaked in red flames. Third, third tier combat power! Song Jians face turned pale at once. If it had been a Giant Dragon with just second tier combat power, he would have had the confidence to contend with it for a while and, relying on the City of Hopes defenses, may even have had the chance to slay it. But third tier combat power was beyond the limit of what he could handle! The other players did not understand the terrifying strength of the Giant Dragon overhead, but they were overwhelmed by the frightening aura it exuded, struggling even to breathe. A flash of red, and the terrifying beast above vanished. In its place stood a lady in a long red robe with two dragon horns on her head. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The lady silently floated in mid-air, her wings C at least two sizes larger than her body C spread out behind her like a cape. Watching a Red Dragon transform into a human form, Song Jian couldnt help but let out a groan, Damn it, an Ancient Red Dragon! Seeing the Red Dragon in human form, the last bit of resistance in Song Jians heart was also dispelled. Such a terrifying existence was simply not something that the current Song Jian could handle, Is it you who has imprisoned one of my kin and treated it as a humiliating battle pet? The Red Dragon Lady, as if descending steps, walked down through the air, one step at a time, until she stood in front of Song Jian. Her eyes shone like a pair of dazzling rubies, staring intently at Song Jian, radiating a fierce intent to kill, Petty human, the noble Dragon Clan is not something you can provoke. If you dont want to perish along with this city, then quickly summon that pitiable Black Dragon and let me take it away said the Red Dragon Lady; At this time, the City Defense Army of the City of Hope had already begun to assemble, a force of thousands of NPC troops appearing before everyones eyes, each NPC Guardian being level fifty, possessing first-tier combat power. At the same time, several Magic Crystal Railguns also slowly turned around, aiming at the Red Dragon Lady, ready to raze the surroundings to the ground with just one signal, The Red Dragon Lady seemed utterly unconcerned with these threats, even revealing a hint of mockery in her dark-red eyes. Song Jian furrowed his brows, directly summoned the Lords Order, and issued the command to disband the City Defense Army and reset all Magic Crystal Railguns to alert mode rather than pre-firing status; Song Jian had complete control over the entire city and could easily mobilize all of its resources, After seeing Song Jians actions, the Red Dragon Lady let out a cold laugh and said, What, the defense forces of this city dont give you peace of mind? For a member of the Ancient Dragon Clan with third-tier combat power and the ability to transform into a human form, this newly built city poses no threat to Your Excellencys power! Song Jian said with a bow to the Red Dragon Lady, May I have the honor to know your name, respected Lady! My name is Eugenia, and I am an Ancient Red Dragon who has lived for three thousand years! declared the Red Dragon Lady in a flowing red cloak; Respected Eugenia, I am Song Jian, the master of this city! Song Jian said, I indeed have a Black Dragon battle pet, but it was not acquired through contemptible means. We made a pact of combat alliance when it was very young. As far as I know, even the Ancient Dragon Clan has had instances of fighting alongside humans, some of the Dragon Clan even becoming mounts for humans, which is why humans have professions such as Dragon Knights! Song Jian said gravely, But why cant I have a Black Dragon as a fighting companion? What you said is true; any human who can gain the approval of the Dragon Clan can also gain their friendship and assist them in fighting during their brief lives, the Red Dragon Lady frowned slightly, seemingly impatient, yet still explained, But such things can only happen between humans and adult dragons, and you have beguiled a young dragon and made a pact of combat with it while it was still a juvenile. This is not permitted by the Dragon Clan, as it would limit its growth! Cant make a combat alliance with a juvenile dragon? Song Jian was stunned; he had never heard of such a thing before. Chapter 890 - 891 Confrontation_1 Chapter 890: Chapter 891 Confrontation_1 In the Dragon Clan, young dragons are always accompanied by adult dragons until they come of age. Ordinary people cant even come into contact with young dragons, but in the special place that is Doomsday City, the adult Black Dragon had already been slain by dragon slayers, allowing Song Jian to stumble upon a bargain and sign a War Pet Contract with a newly hatched Black Dragon. Actually, signing a contract with a member of the Dragon Clan is an extremely difficult task, but the power of the game system was so overwhelming that the Dragon Clan had no power to resist, and Song Jian easily signed a War Pet Contract with the young Black Dragon. The growth cycle of the Dragon Clan is too long. Signing a contract with a young dragon is not what a wise man would do! The Red Dragon Lady grew increasingly impatient and said, Hand over the Black Dragon whelp, let me take it back to the tribe to raise until it grows up. If after it becomes an adult, it still wishes to come back and fight alongside you, the Dragon Clan will not stop it! Song Jian suddenly realized that the attitude of the Ancient Red Dragon before him seemed to have undergone a subtle change. Previously, she seemed to wish nothing more than to kill Song Jian, yet now she was actually taking the time to explain things to him; But no matter what, it looked like he wasnt going to be able to keep his Black Dragon War Pet. Sorry, but the Black Dragon isnt with me right now! Song Jian sighed and said, Its now at Just then, a dragons roar suddenly sounded from the sky. Song Jian turned his head to look, and to his surprise, the Black Dragon War Pet had flown back from the Poisonous Swamp. That dragons roar had interrupted what Song Jian was about to reveal about its activities in the Poisonous Swamp, seemingly not wanting its whereabouts to be disclosed. The Black Dragon was extremely fast, and in a short while, it had already landed next to Song Jian, its golden eyes staring at the Red Dragon Lady with a hostile gaze. The Red Dragon Lady stared at the Black Dragon for a long time, her face showing an expression of incredulity: How, how is this possible? Isnt it just a young dragon? How, how did it grow into A Level 45 Lord-level BOSS. Such strength is not what one would expect of a young dragon. The Black Dragon had already grown, and although it still appeared immature, it was now a young dragon, and its current power could even match that of the adult dragons who had lived for hundreds of years. The Black Dragon only possessed Tier One combat power, which was vastly inferior to that of the Red Dragon Lady Eugenia, but the Black Dragon did not retreat an inch when facing Eugenia and instead began to loudly roar at her. Eugenia focused on the Black Dragon and started conversing with it using the Ancient Dragon language. Almost all of the Dragon Clans inheritance is hidden within their bloodlines, which gradually unlock the knowledge contained as they age. Dragon language is a skill innate to the Dragon Clan. From birth, all dragons of pure bloodline possess the ability to speak it. The Black Dragon began conversing with the Red Dragon Lady in the dragon language. Although Song Jian did not understand what they were talking about, he could guess that the Red Dragon Lady was obviously trying to persuade the Black Dragon to leave with her and return to the Dragon Clan. If the Red Dragon Lady truly insisted on taking the Black Dragon with her, Song Jian would have no choice but to annul the War Pet Contract with the Black Dragon. After all, compared to a War Pet, the status of City of Hope in his heart was much more important. With Third-tier Peak combat power, demolishing a city was an effortless task for the Red Dragon Lady. Almost all instances of city destruction in the game could be linked to the Dragon Clan. After the two Giant Dragons conversed in dragon language for a long time, the Red Dragon Lady seemed to become a bit impatient and let out a roar. She reverted from her human form to her true form as a member of the Dragon Clan. With a body spanning hundreds of meters, she radiated a terrifying presence. Spectating players and NPCs around her began fleeing, unable to withstand the Dragon Might. Many even knelt down and remained immobile. Wang Qi, too, was gritting his teeth and persevering, his cold sweat flowing unstoppably, yet he did not take a single step back. Compared to the others, Song Jian seemed much more composed, standing upright like a sharp sword, with strands of fierce Sword Qi radiating from his body. The terrifying Dragon Might approached like a tidal wave, yet he stood firm like a rock, shattering the oncoming waves. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Black Dragon showed no signs of shrinking back or fear in front of the much larger Red Dragon; instead, it let out a series of roars at her, suggesting their discussion wasnt going smoothly. Soon, the Red Dragons gaze locked onto Song Jian, and a deep voice echoed in his mind, Human, beware! With that, the Red Dragon spread its wings, causing gusts of wind as it quickly took flight, circling the City of Hope before turning to fly off into the distance. But just then, a childish dragon chant suddenly sounded from within Doomsday City. The Red Dragon, which had been about to leave, stopped and looked puzzledly toward the area outside the City of Hopes territory. A young dragon, covered in grey scales and less than two meters long, wobbled and flapped its wings as it flew toward the Red Dragon. Another, another member of the Dragon Clan? And a young one at that? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in surprise. He knew that if the dragon slayer hadnt killed an Ancient Black Dragon here, this now-abandoned city would never have been home to any dragons. Song Jian remembered that there were initially three dragon eggs: one had shattered upon his arrival, while another had turned into a stone orb and lost the ability to gestate and hatch. Looking at the young hatchling of the Earth Dragon in front of him, Song Jian suddenly realized that this must be the young dragon that had hatched from that stone orb. At that time, I was certain that the dragon egg which turned into a stone orb had shown no signs of life Song Jian was full of doubt and even considered taking another look at the building that the Black Dragon used as a temporary nest. In her eyes, the Red Dragon Eugenia showed a look of surprise; she hadnt expected to take the Black Dragon back to their kin, only to be outright rejected. She thought shed leave empty-handed, but to her amazement, another young dragon was lurking within this city. Somehow, the Black Dragon seemed to sense a bloodline connection with this Earth Dragon, looking at the smaller-bodied dragon with complex emotions. The Earth Dragon glanced back at the Black Dragon with its grey eyes and quickly flew to the back of the Red Dragon, quietly lying down. It wasnt long before the Red Dragons silhouette disappeared into the sky, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief. Phew~ Wang Qi wiped the cold sweat off his face, sitting on the ground with a thump after the Red Dragon had gone, gasping heavily. Everyone else had kept their distance when the Red Dragon unleashed its Dragon Might, but Wang Qi didnt want to retreat. He didnt have Song Jians strength to stand his ground, relying solely on his stubborn will to hold on, nearly wetting his pants. After watching the Red Dragon leave, the Black Dragon turned its head to glance at Song Jian, nodded, and then took to the air towards the direction of the Poisonous Marsh. Song Jian checked the war pet interface; the Black Dragon was still his war pet, and their intimacy had even increased a bit, now at seventy-eight points. What is this guy thinking? Song Jian frowned slightly, murmuring to himself. Chapter 891 - 892 Abyssal Demon Shadow_1 Chapter 891: Chapter 892 Abyssal Demon Shadow_1 Song Jian watched as the Black Dragons figure slowly disappeared, and his brow furrowed. It seemed intent on guarding that bizarre Dragon Head Tree closely during this period. Could it be that the Dragon Scale Fruits still benefit it, making it want to keep guarding the Dragon Head Tree? Song Jian thought to himself, And just now, it also subtly signaled for me not to reveal its location. Could it be trying to keep the Dragon Head Strange Trees secret from the Red Dragon, Eugenia? Song Jian didnt know the use of the Dragon Head Tree, but he had a feeling that it was far more important to the Dragon Clan than he had imagined; Having hunted down a sovereign level Boss, Song Jians Sword Immortal Path quest was one-tenth complete. Sovereign level Bosses werent easy to find; the emergence of one meant that it held dominion over tens of kilometers, and within this territory, another sovereign level creature would not appear; Lower-level monster areas had already been explored by others, and normal players didnt dare to venture too deeply into higher-level areas. Thus, finding a sovereign level Boss was something only Song Jian could figure out; City of Hope was being built in an orderly fashion, everything proceeding without need for Song Jians concern, thanks to the City Lord seal, he could control every situation at any time. A few days later, it was time for another territorial expansion campaign. This time, the City of Hope Alliances territory would once again expand. According to the previous expansion rate, the massive black pyramid at the citys center would be included within City of Hope after this expansion. Secret realms, also known as instances to players, cannot become part of ones territory automatically during territorial expansion campaigns. To incorporate an instance into ones territory, one must confront the instances true difficulty when the territory expands to its location. After clearing it, the instance will become part of the territory, and then players will have the options to either destroy or integrate the instance; Destroying an instance means it is completely obliterated and will never reappear. After the launch of the Abyssal Demon Shadow Expansion Pack, some Abyssal Instances that emerged during the City of Hopes territorial expansions were all destroyed. This was a firm order issued by Song Jian, and although it caused dissatisfaction among some players, Song Jians will was resolute, and he suppressed all opposing voices. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It must be known that within the Abyssal Demon Shadow Expansion Pack, these black pyramid Abyssal Instances were all future passages from Abyssal Hell to the games Main Plane. Once these instances transformed, they would each become a barracks connected to Abyssal Hell, providing endless logistical support for the invading forces; Such information could not be obtained by ordinary players, and Song Jian only acquired it after entering Abyssal Hell. Hence, within City of Hope, not a single Abyssal Instance remained; once the true difficulty of the black pyramid was cleared, it was immediately destroyed. This also forced City of Hopes players who wanted to farm instances for equipment to delve into places beyond the city; This gigantic black pyramid in front of him was the largest instance in all of Doomsday City, with a maximum entry limit of forty people, and offered four levels of difficulty: Easy, Normal, Hard, and True; The first two difficulty levels had already been conquered by the players of City of Hope, but the Hard difficulty had never been cleared, failing over a dozen times, with even some deaths, creating a long-lasting fear among City of Hopes players of the Hard difficulty Abyssal Demon Shadow instance; City Lord, if we cant clear the True difficulty, our territorial expansion campaign will probably be quite difficult this time, Wang Qi said with concern; Now, all the other alliances in Doomsday City had been defeated in turn, even the Pantheon had wisely withdrawn from Doomsday City to develop elsewhere. Other alliances either merged directly into the City of Hope Alliance or, like the Pantheon, left Doomsday City. It was only a matter of time before City of Hope unified the entire Doomsday City; This Abyssal Demon Shadow instance before them was the biggest obstacle to City of Hopes unification; After a few days of rest, Song Jian felt an itch in his bones, looking at the enormous black pyramid in the distance, he nodded and said, Ill explore it first before anything else, if possible, Ill clear it directly! Upon hearing this, Wang Qis face immediately showed a look of surprise, City Lord, thats a forty-person instance with six bosses, and up to now, we havent even gotten past the third boss on hard difficulty I know, Im just going in to scout, if it doesnt work out, Ill retreat and then we can come up with another plan! Song Jian waved his hand and said; With his current strength, forty players over level thirty wouldnt stand a chance against him, once the Thousand Swords Art was unleashed, it was more terrifying than a missile; Furthermore, it was incredibly difficult to kill Song Jian now, even if one could launch a surprise attack and kill him instantly, the trigger of Enemy of Death God would allow him to retreat directly into the Shattered Divine Realm, which was essentially an unstoppable move like the Holy Knights hearthstone back to the city; After some preparation, Song Jian arrived at the Abyssal Shadow instance in the city center, a level five instance. An immense pyramid, towering a hundred meters tall, stood in the middle of the city, and only upon approaching did Song Jian discover that this huge pyramid was actually more than a foot off the ground, floating above the surface, and the entire surface of the pyramid, it was like a mirror without a single seam, and there wasnt even an entrance to be seen. To such a massive pyramid, the weight probably exceeded ten million tons, but in Song Jians eyes, it seemed almost like an illusion, somewhat unreal; In fact, these black pyramid instances that appeared suddenly after the expansion pack were projections of Abyssal Hell, they only become real for a moment when the Abyssal Passage is opened; Song Jian walked towards the black pyramid, and as he drew closer, several options appeared before him; System: Would you like to enter the Abyssal Shadow (Level 5) Secret Realm? To enter, please select the challenge level: Easy, Normal, Hard, True; System: This instance can only be challenged once every seven days, once you enter, the next time you can enter will be after seven days; In Song Jians eyes, the first three challenge levels were illuminated, but the True difficulty was greyed out, which would only be unlocked after clearing the instance on Hard difficulty; This was a game setting, the same for any secret realm; Song Jian immediately chose Hard difficulty, ready to enter the instance; After the selection was made, a section of metal staircase slowly extended from the corner of the black pyramid to the ground. This was the only passage into the instance, and it would only appear after the difficulty had been chosen; Song Jian stepped onto the staircase and walked step by step towards the interior of the pyramid. The end of the staircase led to a door swirling with black vaporthe gate to the level five instance, the Abyssal Shadow. Soon, Song Jians figure disappeared into the light of the gate; Chapter 892 - 893: Little Monster_1 Chapter 892: Chapter 893: Little Monster_1 Upon entering the dungeon instance portal, Song Jians vision blurred, and he couldnt help but squint his eyes. When he reopened them, he found himself in an underground cavern; The cavern was surrounded by thick rock walls, with hot magma flowing endlessly below them. The air temperature was at least sixty degrees; if ones Fire Resistance were below fifty points, they would automatically lose Vitality Points upon entering the instance. Forget fighting monsters; one might not even be able to stand; Where Song Jian stood was a cavern of only a dozen square meters. At the entrance of the passage ahead, an Abyssal demon over three meters tall was fast asleep, hugging an iron club, and snoring thunderously; Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a gatekeeper minion to truly start the instance, one would have to kill this minion. However, this Level 40 minion had Vitality Points exceeding one hundred and thirty thousand, a cut above a Level 40 elite boss; This Abyssal Vanguard minion was also quite strong. Compared to an elite boss, aside from having fewer skills, there was almost no difference. A casual swing of its iron club could inflict hundreds or even a thousand points of damage, strong enough to obliterate a glass-cannon class in two or three hits; This was the instances check of the entering teams mettle. If they couldnt bring it down, they might as well leave obediently rather than lose their lives here; With a wave of his right hand, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword summoned dozens of radiant Spirit Swords. Like swallows returning to the nest, they traced arcs through the air toward the Abyssal Vanguard; Boom, boom, boom~ Each Spirit Sword inflicted over eighteen hundred points of damage, with some even striking a critical, dealing over three thousand points of damage. After more than ten Spirit Swords bombarded it, the minions status bar showed the Increased damage debuff, causing the subsequent Spirit Sword damage to surge above two thousand points; After the release of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the Abyssal Vanguard, which had over one hundred thousand Vitality Points, was now critically wounded, left with less than ten thousand Vitality Points; Once its Vitality Points dropped below 5%, all of the Abyssal Vanguards attributes significantly decreased, and its movement speed dropped to 40%. Seeing Song Jian, it bellowed and swung its iron club, attempting to pounce at him; But its movements were like a video played at three times slower speed. Brandishing the Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian leaped forward, his figure darting through the air. The Sky-breaking Sword relentlessly chopped at the Abyssal Vanguard, and the severely slowed down minion couldnt even brush Song Jians clothes before being felled to the ground; The giant body collapsed with a crash, and the iron club in its grasp smashed a big hole into the sturdy magma ground, scattering a few blue and green quality spoils; Song Jian casually picked them up, finding most of them to be forging materials, but among them was a blue quality item with excellent attributes; Magma Crystal Core, forging material, effect 1: One of the materials for forging high-quality equipment, can increase forging success rate! Effect 2: Can be used on elemental creatures to enhance their level and rank! Requirements: Junior Forging Master/Elemental creature Song Jian smiled lightly and threw it to the Earth Elemental Gulu, who was sound asleep in the Pet Space. Seemingly sensing the presence of something delicious, the slumbering Gulu didnt move. A stream of mud as thick as a finger tumbled like a tentacle, wrapping around the Magma Crystal Core that had been tossed into the Pet Space, and slowly retracted it back; Crunch, crunch~ Gulu, with his eyes closed, mouthed slightly and chewed subconsciously. He quickly crushed the blue-quality Magma Crystal Core as if snacking on it and swallowed it into his stomach. A robust breath emanated from Gulu. Originally at level thirty-five, Gulus level jumped three times in a row, reaching level thirty-eight. This thing should be like the Dragon Scale Fruit, a treasure that can enhance battle pets! Song Jian thought to himself. After closing the Pet Space, he continued walking forward. The Earth Elemental Gulu was different from the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon would only sleep deeply when gravely injured and didnt like to stay in the Pet Space. Staying there for too long would even result in a loss of intimacy points. Song Jian could only let the Black Dragon out to get some fresh air from time to time. However, for the Earth Elemental Gulu, regardless of whether it was injured, its favorite thing to do was to lie in the Pet Space and sleep soundly! After killing the guard dog, Song Jian strode into the passage, and the full view of the Magma Dungeon unfolded before his eyes. The black pyramid acted as a kind of projector for Abyssal Hell. Moreover, once the Abyssal Passage was open, the black pyramid would become a fortress from which to attack the human world. Song Jian had been to Abyssal Hell, and the terrain in the Magma Dungeon was almost identical to that of Abyssal Hell, even the monsters roaming around in the Magma Dungeon were demons from Abyssal Hell. Song Jian stepped onto a stone bridge that spanned across the Magma River, where a three-headed Hellhound slowly approached from the other side. The Hellhound was covered in cracks with magma churning inside, resembling blood. Its body was encased in a thick layer of molten rock, and bone spurs jutted out at its joints like lethal blades, making it look more like a War Puppet crafted by dwarves rather than a living creature. This massive monster, standing over three meters tall, was just a minor foe in the Abyssal Shadow replica, at level forty-two, with one hundred and fifty thousand Vitality Points. It could spew flames, with a wide range attack that covered a radius of several meters. Anyone within its range would be hit, including a thirty-second burning effect. Not to mention the flame breath, the thirty-second burning effect alone was enough to cause a full-health squishy class despair and die if no one was there to dispel it or heal them. At a distance of twenty meters away, Song Jian was spotted by the three-headed Hellhound, which roared and charged toward him with a threatening glow of flames surging in the mouths of its three heads. Whoosh~ Before even getting close, conical flames sprayed out from the three heads, instantly raising the temperature in the air by several degrees, with abyssal energy flowing freely through the air. Although Song Jians fire resistance was very high, he did not wish to endure such intense heat. With a thought in his mind, the Frost Shield embedded in his Transformation Orb materialized on the surface of his body. The Frost Shield, with a defense of three thousand, persevered for a full five seconds under the fiery blaze before it finally shattered with a crash. By that time, Song Jians Thousand Swords Art had already been unleashed. Dozens of Spirit Swords traveled through the flames, striking fiercely at the three-headed Hellhounds body. Chapter 893 - 894 Flame Essence_1 Chapter 893: Chapter 894 Flame Essence_1 Song Jians damage had become terrifying, and no one could survive under the Thousand Swords Art, except for those monsters that the system had bestowed with elite and lord templates. Their ultra-high Vitality Points allowed them to withstand Song Jians attacks. These were monsters that normally required the cooperation of forty dedicated players to have a chance at killing, yet now, in front of Song Jian, they couldnt last even half a minute. The damage of the Thousand Swords Art was extremely high, and its cooldown was short, but during the ten-second cooldown period, Song Jian found himself in a weak phase of attack, limited to using ordinary sword techniques to deal with the monsters. At this time, his damage to the monsters was just from ordinary attacks, as Song Jian hadnt yet developed a skill set that allowed for an unending chain of attacks. Just having Thousand Swords Art is really too simplistic! Song Jian glanced at his skill bar and shook his head slightly. Because the attack range of the Thousand Swords Art was vast, Song Jian rarely used the Mysterious Moonlight Sword as an opening move; otherwise, the Mysterious Moonlight Sword would be his most commonly used sword technique, much like the charge ability of regular warrior players. The critically injured Cerberus of Hell kept letting out roar after roar. Each of its three massive heads continuously tore at Song Jian, but its large body always hindered its attacks. If it were facing a group attack, its size would be an advantage, capable of causing damage to a group with just a random move, but when the target was reduced to just one person, the Cerberus could only resort to close-range attacks to deal any damage to Song Jian. Even Song Jians regular slash attacks inflicted incredibly high damage. Although the Sky-breaking Sword was only an epic-level weapon, its power was no less than that of legendary-level weapons. A base damage of five to six hundred meant it could easily break through any monsters defense. Coupled with added effects like damage amplification and life-steal, the two alone made the Cerberus incredibly uncomfortable. Critical hits, Armor Break, and elemental damage caused the Cerberuss Vitality Points to drain away like floodwaters through a breached dam. In less than ten seconds, the Cerberus of Hell collapsed with a thunderous fall. The scorching magma from the cracks on its body began to seep out slowly, quickly covering the massive body of the Cerberus. Indeed worthy of a level 40 instance, any of these lesser monsters, if let loose in the wild, would possess the strength of an elite BOSS! Song Jian couldnt help but shake his head and sigh. The monsters within the Abyssal Shadow were at least a third stronger than the outdoor elite BOSS of the same level. Vitality Points exceeding a hundred thousand were the credentials of a lord BOSS of equivalent level. If these monsters were to break through the Time-space Barrier and enter the human world, it would be a colossal catastrophe! Song Jian thought to himself. He also decided to speed up the campaign for territorial expansion, hoping to clear all the Abyssal instances within Doomsday City and then destroy them before the outbreak of the final war. The Cerberus of Hell dropped several materials of white quality and one blue-quality Flame Essence. Flame Essence was also a forging material but acted as an additive; it could be added to the forging of any item. If used in weapon forging, it would endow the weapon with flame damage, and if added to defensive gear, it would increase fire resistance. To clear the Abyssal Shadow, high fire resistance was essential. As a result, the price of fire resistance potions and all equipment that provided fire resistance had increased by over a third in the auction house. The Flame Essence in hand, if sold under normal circumstances, would be just an ordinary material, but now, it was at least worth a level 40 silver-quality item. Beyond its use in forging, Flame Essence could also be used on combat pets, but it could only be used on combat pets with fire attributes, enhancing the pets fire elemental damage. Song Jian considered his options and tried tossing it into the Pet Space. Surprisingly, it went in smoothly. If a combat pet couldnt use an item, there was simply no way it could enter the Pet Space. Once inside the Pet Space, the Flame Essence, originally like a crystal, suddenly ignited in flames, making it look like a small flame. Sensing that an item had appeared in the Pet Space again, the Earth Elemental Gulu extended a finger-thick strand of mud, intending to repeat its previous action of enveloping the Flame Essence and then drawing it into its own body; However, as soon as the muddy tendril touched the Flame Essence, the water inside it evaporated instantly, turning into a crisp ball of earth, and the Flame Essence fell directly to the ground. The Earth Elemental Gulu slowly opened its eyes and stared at the Flame Essence on the ground for a moment before lunging forward, pinning the flame beneath its body; Gurgle-gurgle~ The body of the Earth Elemental Gulu undulated continuously, and fine cracks appeared all over its surface. Song Jians heart suddenly trembled, feeling that giving the Flame Essence to the earth elemental might have been a mistake; it could very well kill Gulu, considering that this was an item dropped by a monster of level 42, and Gulu was just a combat pet of level 35, no, level 38; While Song Jian was worrying, the surface of the Earth Elemental Gulus body suddenly turned a fiery red, as if something was roasting inside. But soon, the burning red hue slowly faded away, and Gulu returned to its original appearance. However, Gulu now seemed to have become tougher; it looked taller, and not only had it gained some strength, but its lines had also become more fluid, seemingly transitioning towards a more human-like physique; With its eyes full of confusion, Gulu muttered to itself, producing the syllables gulu gulu, while looking at its two palms; Boom! A burst of Flame erupted from Gulus right palm, enveloping the entire hand. Startled, Gulu instinctively started to shake its right hand, trying to throw off the flame, but no matter how much it shook, the flame wrapping around its palm refused to leave its body; Glancing at Gulus attributes, its level had increased by one, reaching level 39, with minor improvements in other attributes, but it had not undergone a qualitative change and remained a level 39 elite BOSS. It seemed that devouring a Flame Essence hadnt caused any harm to Gulu, so Song Jian relaxed and closed the Pet interface, continuing to move forward; Along the way, Song Jian encountered quite a few lesser monsters. These demons were a common sight in Abyssal Hell. Some roamed in groups of three or five, while others were solitary, living in these labyrinthine caves; An increase in the difficulty level of an instance wouldnt affect the terrain, and the map of the Abyssal Shadow instance had long been charted by others, so Song Jian was very familiar with this place. After more than half an hour, Song Jian arrived at the location guarded by the first BOSS. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 894 - 895: Abyss Lord_1 Chapter 894: Chapter 895: Abyss Lord_1 I smell fresh human flesh! A demon from the Abyss, wielding a Demon Battle Axe and clad in heavy armor, roamed back and forth on a vast underground cave square. It suddenly raised its head, sniffing vigorously twice in the air, its eyes gleaming with excitement. This was the first BOSS of the Abyssal Shadows, but Song Jian could not identify its race. The demons of the Abyssal Hell were innumerable, ranging from the lowest-level inferiors to the highest-level Demon Lords; each demon possessed its own unique skills and characteristics; The BOSS acting as the first levels guardian, although a forty-five-level Elite BOSS, had Vitality Points exceeding three hundred thousand, more than double that of a Lord monster of the same level; S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Abyssal Lord Sigurd, Elite Level BOSS, Vitality Points: 320,000/320,000 A thick aura of darkness emanated from Abyssal Lord Sigurd, weaving through the air like evil tendrils; Noticing Song Jians arrival, Sigurd gripped his battle axe tightly and swung it fiercely forward, creating a sharp gust of wind that slashed a deep mark into the nearby rock wall; A total of three hundred and twenty thousand Vitality Points made Song Jian frown slightly; the previous Dominator-level BOSS had only had five hundred thousand Vitality Points, yet this BOSS in front of him had already reached three hundred and twenty thousand. This was merely the hard difficulty level; should it be the true difficulty, such a BOSS could very well match the Vitality Points of the double-headed poisonous Jiao, a Dominator-level creature. However, to tackle the true difficulty dungeon, one first had to clear the hard level dungeon, which meant Song Jian had to defeat all six BOSSes of this difficulty; Theoretically, there was no difference in strength between the BOSSes in the dungeon; it was only that each BOSS had different characteristics and skills, which made it easier or harder for players to deal with them. Song Jian first executed the Sword Shadow Clone Skill and then swiftly moved left and right, confusing the charging BOSS, who seemed to hesitate momentarily but then quickly pursued Song Jians true body; With a fifty percent chance of choosing correctly, it wasnt difficult to guess that this BOSS likely did not have the ability to see through his clone; Seeing the BOSS chase after him, Song Jian twisted his waist and swung his Sky-breaking Sword, sending over fifty Spirit Swords flying toward the BOSS; After a booming noise, Sigurd lost nearly eighty thousand Vitality Pointsa fearsome amount of damage that even made Sigurds eyes reveal a trace of fear. Such a loss of Vitality would require a forty-person team to withstand nearly five minutes of Sigurds attacks to inflict; You cant escape, little rat! Sigurd swung the three-meter-long battle axe with both hands, chopping fiercely forward. A fierce black chi burst forth, rushing toward the front and carving a deep trench into the molten lava ground; Damn it, how does a melee BOSS have a ranged attack skill? Song Jian was hit hard in the back by the black chi, sending him flying. A damage indicator of over a thousand points floated above his head; Just then, the other Sword Shadow Clone also swung its long sword, unleashing the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision. Countless Spirit Swords shone brilliantly as they bombarded Sigurd; The Sword Shadow Clone inherited only 30% of Song Jians attributes, and the Thousand Swords Art it mastered was only level one, so it inflicted less than five thousand damage on Sigurd, but it did manage to draw his attention; Insignificant reptile! Sigurd roared angrily and turned to charge toward the Sword Shadow Clone; The Sword Shadow Clone shared enmity with Song Jian, no matter who inflicted damage on the BOSS, it would immediately attract the BOSSs aggro. Seeing the BOSS chasing after the clone, Song Jian commanded the clone to execute the Sword Control Skill, starting to dodge the BOSSs attacks; The underground caverns square was spacious enough to fully utilize the Sword Control Skill, the only limitation was the height; seeing the Sword Shadow Clone skillfully flying in the air, a smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. Even for him, the Sword Flight Art had required a lot of time and effort to practice; flying with a sword wasnt as simple as just stepping on one and soaring through the air, it was much more difficult than using steel wings to fly; However, when the Sword Shadow Clone used Sword Flight Art, it felt incredibly adept, in no way inferior to Song Jian, and whats more, Song Jian didnt need to control it himself, everything seemed to be managed automatically by the system. Just when Song Jian thought the Sword Shadow Clone could at least delay for more than ten seconds, allowing him to wait for his Thousand Swords Art cooldown to end, Sigurd, with his head held high and facing the Sword Shadow Clone half-suspended in mid-air, suddenly let out a thunderous roar, and the two arms holding the battle axe suddenly swelled; Roar~ After a roar, Sigurd swung his arms, his body also started to spin, and a surge of qi followed his violent rotation, beginning to swirl around his body; In a short while, a twisted qi tornado appeared, and it extended upwards, reaching the caves rock ceiling above; In a brief moment, numerous smaller offshoots emerged from the qi tornado emanating from Sigurd, and over ten qi tornadoes, each over a dozen meters tall, appeared in the underground cavern, slowly spreading out in every direction; Song Jian was shocked, even for him, to dodge these qi tornadoes while executing Sword Flight Art in such a difficult environment would be an extremely challenging task, let alone for the Sword Shadow Clone! Moreover, these tornadoes seemed to have a suction force, pulling nearby objects toward them, and even standing still was a very difficult task for Song Jian; Looking up at the Sword Shadow Clone, sure enough, its flight path had started to twist, with several qi tornadoes closing in on it. In just five or six seconds, the tornadoes had engulfed the Sword Shadow Clone mid-air, shredding it into pieces; With such strength, aside from having fewer Vitality Points than Elite Level monsters, its damage and skills are in no way inferior to an Elite Level BOSS! Song Jian thought to himself. Soon, these qi tornadoes turned toward Song Jian, but their speed was too slow. Song Jian turned and retreated towards the entrance of the dungeon; the tornadoes couldnt keep up with his pace; Before long, the tornadoes gradually dissipated, and Sigurd took large strides chasing after Song Jian; Chapter 895 - 896 Sky City_1 Chapter 895: Chapter 896 Sky City_1 Seeing the BOSS charging toward him, Song Jian turned around and slashed at it with his sword, dealing over seventy thousand damage to its Vitality Points instantly with the Thousand Swords Art; The thirty-two hundred thousand Vitality Points, which seemed like a mountain to other players, would take a forty-person team more than five minutes to wear down, and thats only if the BOSS didnt unleash its full power and the melee professions were able to hold on. But like the earlier wide-ranging vigor tornado, it was almost equivalent to an attack that hit everything on the screen, and ordinary cloth-wearing classes simply couldnt withstand that strong suction power. The City of Hopes Elite Team had wiped out seven or eight times in front of the first BOSS while trying to clear the Abyss Phantom on hard difficulty, before they completely figured out all its characteristics. It was also fortunate that each person had a dungeon escape scroll, for they directly left the dungeon at the last moment; otherwise, just this BOSS alone would have wiped the City of Hopes Elite Team several times over; The BOSS moved extremely fast, and though the Thousand Swords Art was fiercely powerful, it did not have any skills that restricted movement, allowing Sigurd to withstand the bombardment of the Spirit Swords and stride toward Song Jian with large steps; Sigurd, appearing huge and bulky like a strength-type BOSS, did not move slowly either, catching up to Song Jian in just a few steps and smashing down at him with a combat axe in his hand; Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword to block, and with a clang, a sharp pain shot through his wrist, and a surge of great force almost knocked the sword out of his hand; Although Song Jians primary attribute changed after advancing to Sword Master, his strength attribute was hardly inferior to other melee classes, and even surpassed most of them. Song Jians strength now reached one hundred thirty-six points, practically overpowering more than half of the melee classes, but in front of Sigurd, it was as if he had no power to fight back; This guys strength attribute must be at least over two hundred points! Song Jians heart sank. At the thought, his figure became transparent, he passed directly through Sigurds body, and dashed toward the other side of the square; Having a strength of two hundred points meant that even bare-handed, Sigurd could deal at least two hundred points of damage. Although Song Jian had mitigated some of the force from the previous block, he still received over five hundred points of damage; Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once Soul Wander was cast, Song Jian would be invincible for the first four seconds and could pass through any obstruction without collision. Furthermore, his movement speed increased by 200%, and he became immune to all damage except for soul-type damage; This skill not only combined acceleration with invincibility but also had a long duration of nine seconds, giving Song Jian enough time to unleash Sword Shadow Clone and Thousand Swords Art once more; No matter how fast the BOSS was, it wasnt quicker than Song Jian after he had used the Acceleration Skill. Moreover, after casting Soul Wander and becoming a soul state, he had some concealment effect, which made it much more challenging for the BOSS to catch up to him; By the time Soul Wander ended, Song Jian cast Sword Shadow Clone again, and two Song Jians, one to the left and one to the right, ran off in opposite directions; This time, the BOSS chose to pursue the clone, which allowed Song Jian to breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that the correct choice last time was just good luck for the BOSS and not some ability to see through clones. Seeing the BOSS chasing after the clone, Song Jian launched Thousand Swords Art at its back, and a dozen more Spirit Swords struck the BOSS, causing its thirty-two hundred thousand Vitality Points to plummet to below one hundred thousand. The BOSS became somewhat frantic, turning around and rushing back at Song Jians real body; As the BOSS approached Song Jian and was about to attack him with the battle axe, the clone behind released Thousand Swords Art again. This time, the clone dealt even less damage to the BOSS, only over two thousand points, but it was enough to grab the BOSSs attention. The BOSS stopped and turned to rush toward the Sword Shadow Clone; The Sword Shadow Clone began casting the Sword Control Skill, striving to dodge the attacks of the BOSS. After keeping up for another five or six seconds, it was shattered by a black energy slash from the BOSS, and by that time, Song Jians Thousand Swords Art was off cooldown. And so, the first BOSS of the Abyss Phantom fell before Song Jian in less than three minutes, a feat that previously took other players from the City of Hope over half an hour to accomplish when they challenged this BOSS; BOSSes within the Abyss Phantom dungeon were much tougher to defeat than the wild BOSSes, naturally, since it was a difficult-level dungeon, but their loot drop rate was significantly more surprising than that of the wild BOSSes; After the death of Sigurd, just from the Dark Gold quality gear alone, two pieces had fallen, both of which were level forty Dark Gold quality gear. Three Skill Books dropped, two of Silver Quality for axe warriors and one of Gold Quality for assassins, all of which were valuable items indeed. Song Jian chose to devour them directly, slightly increasing the proficiency of his level-five Thousand Swords Art. The higher the level, the more high-quality Skill Books needed to be consumed, and the three Skill Books failed to increase even one-tenth of the proficiency. However, if sold, they would fetch at least several hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. In addition to this loot, the BOSS also dropped three Magma Crystal Cores, all of which Song Jian fed to his Earth Elemental Gulu, raising its level to forty-two; At this moment, Gulus body was beginning to show granite patterns, indicating that it wouldnt be long before it could evolve into a Stone Elemental BOSS. After gathering the loot from the BOSS, Song Jian continued toward the location of the second BOSS; As Song Jian was clearing the Abyss Phantom dungeon, Wang Qi suddenly received a message. About twenty kilometers to the southwest of Doomsday City, an elusive Cloud City had appeared in the sky, shimmering in and out of sight like a mirage. Xiao Yong, the place you were born, is it called Cloud City? Wang Qi turned off the communication channel and turned to ask a chubby baby angel that was busily munching on a fruit; This angel was the one hatched from the Angel Egg that Song Jian had given to him. Unfortunately, the freshly hatched angel had no combat ability and needed to be raised to level ten before it could assist in battle; The one solace for Wang Qi was that this Battle Angel could be trained in a specific direction. At level ten, the angels development path could be chosen, whether it be a close-ranged physical vocation, a ranged physical vocation, or a Mage profession. Wang Qi hadnt made his final decision yet, so he was not in a hurry to level it up to ten; I was born in Sky City, but many also like to call it Cloud City. In fact, Sky City and Cloud City are two different places. Sky City is similar to the City of Hope, while Cloud City is simply an iconic building within Sky City! That place is specifically for training Battle Angels! Xiao Yong said to Wang Qi after finishing an apple; Sky City? Are there many Sky Cities in this world? Wang Qi curiously asked; There shouldnt be many left! The angel furrowed his brows and said, My memory is somewhat fragmented. Generally, when a Sky City appears out of nowhere, its usually an abandoned city, and its quite dangerous inside. Chapter 896 - 897 Clearing the Stage_1 Chapter 896: Chapter 897 Clearing the Stage_1 The appearance of Sky City spread quickly among the players, and the Transmission Array of the City of Hope saw a large influx of players, including quite a few NPC adventurers. Their destination was the Sky City located over twenty kilometers outside the city. To pass through the Protection Black Mist, one needed proof issued by the City of Hope, and just by selling one-time proof badges, the City of Hope made a fortune; moreover, Wang Qi arranged for two thieves and others to enter Sky City, not for adventure, but to gather more information. Inside the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, Wang Qi was sorting information on Sky City, all of which was to be reported to Song Jian. At this moment, a group of core players from the City of Hope Alliance barged in. Vice City Lord, have you heard about Sky City? The group burst into the office, exclaiming loudly with excited expressions; Whats up, do you guys want to go explore it? Wang Qi looked up and spoke to the excited faces, That place is very dangerous, and the monsters there are all above level forty. Without first-tier combat power, going there would be sending yourself to your death! Vice City Lord, I heard that someone in Sky City found Angel Wings, which are extrinsic equipment that doesnt occupy an equipment slot and even allows for free flying, better than any flying combat pet! someone said in a low voice; Not only that, the weapons dropped there almost all have the evil-banishing attribute. Against those monsters with negative energy and dark attributes, theyre simply crushing artifacts! With these weapons, clearing the difficult Abyssal Shadow instances would be a piece of cake for us! And I also heard that, A few people tried to convince Wang Qi, eager to organize an Elite Team expedition into Sky City; Wang Qi hesitated for a moment, then nodded, Alright, send the first Elite Team to check it out, but be careful. Its very dangerous there. Heh, if those solo players can adventure inside, let alone our City of Hopes Elite Team. Its easier there than a level seven or eight difficult Abyssal Shadow instance. Weve already made it to the third boss in the Abyssal Shadow instance, so Sky City should be no problem! a player said disdainfully; Ah, speaking of the Abyssal Shadow instance, isnt our City Lord preparing to clear it? another player suddenly asked; Yeah, territorial expansion has been stalled here. If we cant clear the true difficulty level, the City of Hope wont be able to expand further. The City Lord said to go explore it first! said Wang Qi; But thats a level forty instance. Even if the City Lord is incredibly strong, can he do it alone? someone hesitated; sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its not about really clearing it. Its just a scouting run. Whats there to fear? Next time, well take the Elite Team on a pioneering run. If we add the City Lord, clearing a difficult-level instance will be within our grasp, wont it? Right, how long has the City Lord been in the instance? Why hasnt he come out yet? Almost four or five hours, I guess. Maybe the City Lord wants to evaluate the strength of the monsters inside, perhaps hes leveling up by farming them. How could that be? Even if the monsters inside all have the strength of elite field bosses, with Vitality Points in the hundreds of thousands, not to mention one person, even forty of us could wipe if were not careful. Hey, youre still thinking of comparing yourself to the City Lord? You dont look at As they chatted away, players throughout Doomsday City received a simultaneous system message; System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for clearing the difficult Abyssal Shadow (level 5 mystery realm), reward one thousand points of human reputation, ten thousand Doomsday Coins, five million combat experience! The few people who were originally engaged in a heated discussion suddenly froze, and silence descended upon the room. Wang Qi couldnt even believe his own eyes as he read the system prompt from start to finish, word by word, once again. Passed, passed the level? Wang Qi asked, utterly bewildered as he looked up at the others. No, no way the game has a bug, right? This is a forty-person raid, and its on hard difficulty! Damn it, Vice City Lord, you need to contact the City Lord immediately, to see if he has really passed the level! Wang Qi smacked his forehead and clumsily began to open the communication channel to contact Song Jian; At that moment, Song Jian was in a disheveled state, kneeling on one knee before the last boss, breathing heavily. In front of him lay a man draped in a black Abyss robe, slowly falling to the ground. This was the final boss of the Abyss Phantom series, known as Nefaria, who had three forms: humanoid, Flame Demon of the Abyss, and Abyssal Dragon. When in humanoid form, Song Jian had easily defeated his opponent. When Nefarias Vitality Points dropped to 60%, he morphed into the Flame Demon of the Abyss form. As the Flame Demon, Nefaria completely became a terrifying Mage of fire, with nearly all of his spells having splash and explosive properties, and a very wide attack range. Even with Song Jians Vitality Points over six thousand, he couldnt last long. Had the Thousand Swords Art not triggered several critical hits in a row, Song Jians Enemy of Death God skill would have been activated. When Song Jian reduced the Bosss Vitality Points to just 30%, Nefaria transformed into a fully-fledged adult Abyssal Dragon with a height surpassing ten meters and a length of over thirty meters, dwarfing Song Jian to the size of an insignificant bug. The strength of the Abyssal Dragon was a substantial notch above Song Jians Black Dragon combat pet. After Song Jian whittled down over three hundred thousand of its Vitality Points, he was finally slain by it once; The Enemy of Death God was triggered, and Song Jian almost exhausted all his means. He had to hide in the Shattered Divine Realm multiple times before he finally managed to kill the Boss in its Abyssal Dragon form; Looking at the Earth Elemental Gulu, which had been shattered at least three times, Song Jian patted its head and took it into the Pet Space; if not for the Sword Shadow Clone and the Earth Elemental Gulu drawing the attention of the last Boss, the difficulty of killing it would probably have doubled. However, after clearing the raid on hard difficulty, Song Jian obtained enough Magma Crystal Cores to successfully advance the Earth Elemental Gulu into a Stone Elemental Boss, and even a level 45 lord-level Boss. Besides hurling rocks and powerful hammer strikes, Gulu had mastered another skill called Earth Spike. It could be cast within a twenty-meter radius on any target, shooting up a spike over one meter long from beneath the targets feet to inflict damage; The release of Earth Spike was very covert and swift, by the time the enemy noticed, it was already too late to dodge. Not only was it incredibly powerful, hitting a target could cause over a thousand points of damage and also come with a crippling effect that reduced the targets movement speed by 45%; The flames of the Abyss will eventually devour everything! As Nefaria died off at last, he reverted back to his human form, intoning softly to Song Jian while his body slowly fell to the ground; Looking at the dozen or so items Nefaria dropped, a faint smile finally appeared on Song Jians face; Chapter 897 - 898 Interest_1 Chapter 897: Chapter 898 Interest_1 The final boss dropped a dozen pieces of equipment, among which one radiated a purple-red glow, indicating it was an epic piece of equipment. There were also two dark gold quality pieces of equipment and one dark gold quality skill scroll; Song Jian first picked up the epic equipment. Glancing at it, he realized to his surprise that it was something he could equipa shoulder guard with an unusual design; Magic Dragon Shoulder Armor: Leather shoulder pads, item level 50, epic quality, equipment effects: Defense +217, Resistance +198, Strength +21, Agility +25, Constitution +28, Spirit +30, Life Leech +15%, Special Effect 1: Evil Dragon Roar (Passive), when taking damage, the attacked will trigger Evil Dragon Roar, receiving 1000 points of damage and trembling for 3 seconds. During this trembling, they cannot move or attack, this effect can be triggered only once every 120 seconds; Special Effect 2: Magic Dragon Protection (Passive), protected by the breath of the Magic Dragon, reducing all incoming damage by 15%, and increasing anti-critical hit rate by 3%; Special Effect 3: Increases the chance to hit the target by 3%, with a certain chance to cause a guaranteed hit effect; Equipment Requirement: Level 40; Can this item be taken out of the game: No The attributes added by this piece of equipment were equivalent to four pieces of Song Jians current Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, and even after swapping out one piece, despite the loss of one set bonus attribute, the Magic Dragon Shoulder Armor greatly enhanced Song Jians strength, much more than the eight-piece Emperor Ant Suit, so he didnt hesitate to replace it; The remaining two dark gold quality pieces of equipment were a cloth helmet for a Mage and a pair of boxing gloves for a fighter. Although Song Jian couldnt use them himself, he could throw them into the guild warehouse for other players to exchange with Contribution Points; Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for the dark gold quality skill scroll, even Song Jian was somewhat envious. It was a transformation scroll that allowed players to become an Abyssal Dragon; Unfortunately, this skill scroll was specifically designated for Abyssal Druids to use, unavailable to other classes. This must rank as a top-tier ability amongst the first-order combat powers for the Abyssal Druid class, and if he were to sell it to Abyss players, it would command several million Doomsday Coins, impossible to acquire for less; Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian eventually sighed and chose to have it devoured by the Thousand Swords Art; Actually, the best course of action for Song Jian would have been to sell the Skill Book and exchange it for seven or eight gold quality Skill Books. The proficiency gained for the Thousand Swords Art from so many gold quality Skill Books would certainly exceed that from one dark gold quality Skill Book by a great margin; However, if Song Jian sold the book, it would provide an independent faction player with a strategic skill capable of turning the tables, a threat to the human faction far too great to overlook. After an internal struggle, a flash of white light appeared in Song Jians hand, the Skill Scroll vanished, and the proficiency of Thousand Swords Art increased by about one-fifth; As for the remaining spoils of war, Song Jian merely gave them a cursory glance before tossing them all into his inventory bag. Just then, a system prompt followed; System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for clearing the Abyssal Shadows (Level 5 Secret Challenge) on Hard difficulty, awarding 1000 points of human reputation, 10,000 Doomsday Coins, and 5 million Experience Points! A flash of golden light appeared, and Song Jians level went up by one instantly; Previously, Song Jian was already at over eighty percent of his experience bar. Having cleared the Abyssal Shadows dungeon on Hard difficulty alone, Song Jian was already on the verge of leveling up. The reward of 5 million combat experience points was like the final straw, pushing him over the edge to gain another level; Now at level 41, Song Jian allocated the newly acquired skill point into the already maxed Sword Shadow Clone, bringing it up to level 2 and greatly enhancing its attributes; The clones inherited attributes increased from the original 30% to 40%, but the skill was still only able to use level 1 abilities and couldnt utilize the special effects and abilities of equipped items; After settling everything, Song Jian suddenly noticed that his communication channel was flooded with call requests. When he opened it, he saw that Wang Qi had sent over a dozen requests; Wang Qi, whats up? Song Jian accepted the call and asked. Lord of the city, you, you really cleared the difficult level of the Abyssal Shadow dungeon? Wang Qis voice came through the communication channel, incredulous. What, didnt you get the system prompt? Haha! Song Jian laughed; Usually, Song Jian rarely participated in guild activities, so no one had an exact understanding of his strength. Everyone knew that Song Jian was powerful, but just how powerful was something no one knew; Thats a forty-person dungeon, forty people! Wang Qi was almost crying: Our elite team has been working on it for over a month and only reached the third boss! You, you alone took half a day to take down all six bosses, how, how is that possible! Each member of the elite team was personally recruited by Wang Qi. He was clearer about their strength than anyone else. The forty-person elite team could only make it as far as the third boss before they were unable to continue, which shows how difficult the dungeon with the difficult level was; When Song Jian said he wanted to take a look, Wang Qi really thought it was just to look. He didnt expect that Song Jian would actually clear the entire difficult level of the dungeon on his own. Just then, Wang Qi suddenly thought of something and hastily asked, Boss, youre not planning to clear the true difficulty level of the Abyssal Shadow dungeon on your own, are you? Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then shook his head in the communication channel, With my strength alone, Im afraid it would be very difficult to clear the true difficulty level of the dungeon! If the first three difficulty levels of the dungeon increased step by step, then the true difficulty level compared to the difficult level was skyrocketing geometrically, a nightmare, hellish level of difficulty; Song Jian, having cleared the difficult level dungeon on his own, had used all his tricks, narrowly surviving to defeat the six bosses. If he were to face the true difficulty level, with his strength alone, it would likely be very difficult to clear. When Wang Qi heard Song Jian say this, his heart sank. The elite team of City of Hope couldnt even get past the third boss on the difficult level, let alone the true difficulty. Even if they joined forces with Song Jian, they would probably just hold him back; With that said, lets push back the territory expansion campaign, said Wang Qi with a sigh. Without completely destroying the level five dungeon, it was impossible to take full control of Doomsday City. The territorial expansion had to be postponed. Oh, by the way, Lord of the city, a Sky City appeared about twenty kilometers from Doomsday City, and many people have found treasures inside. Do you want to check it out? Wang Qi suddenly said: Ive already collected a lot of information about Sky City. You can have a look when you get back. Sky City? Song Jian was startled, remembering the four-winged angel who had fought alongside him in Abyssal Hell, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile: Has Xiao Yong regained his memory? When the angel egg hatched, Wang Qi had told Song Jian right away, but Song Jian also knew that the newly born Battle Angel had no memories of Kekaul, and it would take a long time to regain its past memories. Not yet, but Xiao Yong says there are very powerful monsters inside Sky City, very dangerous! Wang Qi said; Song Jian nodded. In the game, risk and reward were proportional. The stronger the monsters inside, the greater the benefits to be gained. Thinking of this, he became very interested in this newly appeared Sky City; PS: Thanks to Shi Xian for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 898 - 899: Boarding_1 Chapter 898: Chapter 899: Boarding_1 Returning to Manor Castle from the instance, Wang Qi gazed at the dozen or so pieces of Dark Gold and gold quality equipment with a surprised and delighted expression on his face. This, this many high-quality pieces of equipment? Fantastic! Wang Qi was visibly overjoyed and couldnt help but examine them one by one. These are all level forty and above equipment, haha, now those kids have the motivation to level up! Wang Qi laughed. Did you get all these from the difficult Abyss Shadow instance? Amazing! Song Jian gave a slight smile and said, Most are here, lets have the Elite Team level up as soon as possible. With these, tackling the difficult Abyss Shadow will be much easier. Dont worry, within a month, no, twenty days, Ill definitely get all these guys up to level forty and above! Wang Qi said confidently. Actually, most players in the Elite Team were already above level thirty-six. With this equipment as motivation, their levels were believed to soon rise; By the way, hows the acquisition of Skill Books and Skill Scrolls going? Song Jian asked. Its kind of difficult! Wang Qis face showed a troubled expression. High-quality Skill Books are simply not appearing on the market. As soon as a gold or even silver quality Skill Book shows up in the auction house, its instantly snatched up. Recently, a silver quality passive universal skill was bid up to 1.2 million Doomsday Coins at the auction, these people are simply crazy! In the real world, more and more people were learning about the game and many consortia, like sharks that had smelled blood, began investing in the game. Numerous gamers even started working for these consortia, forming specialized teams or alliances, farming items in the game, and then transferring them out through special methods; In the game, just a bottle of basic healing potion could sell for several tens or even hundreds of thousands in the real worldimagine the allure of this game for those consortia; This also led to any good items in the auction house being frantically vied for by many people; So far, we have only managed to acquire three Skill Books! Wang Qi said while placing three Skill Books glowing with golden light on the table; Boss, we cant go on buying like this, continuing will affect the citys construction funds, Wang Qi advised in a low voice; Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, he sighed quietly and nodded, Alright, city development and construction is crucial! City of Hope was in a rapid expansion phase and needed funds for various purposes. Wang Qi had already told Song Jian more than once that there were consortia willing to invest, but they had all been turned down by Song Jian; Now, the revenue of City of Hope came partly from the development of the Valley of the Undead and partly from renting out various shops in the city. Furthermore, a trading caravan that had just been established was heading to the old military barracks and other cities for trade; But as the territory of City of Hope kept expanding, just the basic infrastructure alone was like a money-sucking beast, with investment going in but no return, leaving City of Hopes finances actually quite tight, not as wealthy as outsiders might imagine; After stowing away the three gold quality Skill Books, Song Jians gaze drifted toward the distant Sky City; The location of Sky City was a vast expanse of farmland, originally a grain planting base, but after the apocalypse, it had obviously been abandoned and had turned into a wild field overgrown with weeds. Inside, there were many man-eating-plant-like monsters, most of which were between levels thirty to thirty-five, just the right level for most players to handle at the time. Therefore, many players would come here to level up by grinding these monsters; Moreover, in this wasteland, players would occasionally find some high-quality grain seeds, akin to treasure chests generated by the game. When planted, these would yield ingredients of fine quality for cooking, and players would often buy them at high prices. If one managed to find them, it would be considered a small fortune; But ever since a city appeared above this wasteland, shrouded within the clouds, this level-thirty monster grinding area suddenly became bustling; For anyone wishing to enter Sky City, having the ability to fly was a must. Some players with flying mounts even started a ride service here, charging to ferry players up to Sky City. In just half a day, they made a huge profit, which turned the eyes of those without flying mounts green with envy. However, most flying mounts could only carry one player at a time and needed to rest after a while. As more people learned of Sky City, the wasteland became overcrowded. Every player who had a flying mount was surrounded by a throng of people. By the time Song Jian arrived at the wasteland, he was taken aback by the crowd in front of him. There were at least a thousand people, but the few who could actually get up to Sky City were exceedingly rare; Whoosh~ A sound of flapping wings arose, and Song Jian looked up to see a player with a pair of white wings carrying another player, flying toward Sky City; Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hey, did you see that? Thats the player who got a pair of Angel Wings in Sky City, damn lucky bastard. He can make back and forth trips about fifteen times in an hour, earning ten thousand Doomsday Coins each trip, son of a bitch, he made more in half a day than I do in a month a player nearby grumbled enviously; Whoosh~ The sound of wingbeats rose again as a flying mount carrying two players took off with a shrill cry, heading toward Sky City; Those with flying mounts were the envy of all other players. Song Jian took a quick glance and saw that there were about seven or eight mount owners facing a customer base of over a thousand. There was a clear shortage, and the price for a ride kept skyrocketing; Song Jian shook his head as his Steel Feather Wings unfolded, and he took off into the air; A player standing nearby was dumbfounded, watching Song Jians departing figure, and couldnt help but spit on the ground; Tch, another lucky bastard. Are Angel Wings that easy to come by? he muttered under his breath. Youre blind as a dog! another player glared at him from the side and said in a low voice, Cant you see the difference between his wings and the common Angel Wings? Eh, youre right, they are different. The feathers on his wings are reflective, they look like they are made of steel, whats up with that? Hmph, those are Steel Feather Wings. In Doomsday City, only one person has such wings! the man said with a scornful look in his eyes: The city leader of the City of Hope, Song Jian, you know him? Chapter 899 - 900 Eagles Eye_1 Chapter 899: Chapter 900 Eagles Eye_1 Sky City appeared like a mirage, nestled within the thick clouds, vaguely visible; it wasnt until Song Jian flew up that he realized, although the city seemed high, it was actually only about five or six hundred meters from the ground; At this moment, Song Jian stood before the abandoned gate of Sky City. The gate, once towering, had collapsed halfway, leaving just enough space for people to pass through one half of the door; This gate was completely constructed from a peculiar type of stone. The moment Song Jians perception touched these stones, it disappeared without a trace; Strange patterns were etched on the surface of the stone-built doorframe, but Song Jian knew they were not mere designsthey were a kind of script. They looked somewhat similar to the language of the Abyss, yet they were entirely different; Song Jian picked up a broken piece of stone to examine it more closely. These stones, which blocked all sensory exploration, had no properties; they were just worthless rubble; Taking steps into the city, Song Jian soon heard the noisy clamor of battle in the distance. After walking toward the direction for a while, he found two players teaming up to hunt a ferocious monster covered in feathers; This monster had the head of an eagle on a humanoid body, with sharp claws for hands and thick feathers all over. Instead of wings, it had a pair of bat-like flesh wings at its back; It fought barehanded, but its damage was anything but weak. Its claws were like blades, leaving trails of afterimages as they slashed through the air, forcing the two level thirty-seven players to retreat step by step. Upon spotting Song Jian, the two players were overjoyed and waved to him, shouting, Brother, come help us out, well share the loot with you! The monster was only level forty-two, and a common one known as Temple Eagle Servant, with just over thirty thousand Vitality Points, and the two had already whittled down over ten thousand points; Song Jian cracked a slight smile, drew his sword, and slashed at the monster. Each strike took away a couple of thousand damage points, and in no time, he drew the monsters ire onto himself, giving the two players a much-needed breather; Seeing how formidable Song Jian was just by swinging his sword, the two players faces lit up with joy, exerting themselves to unleash skills and assist in the attack. Such a staunch and strong support like him was someone they had to cling to tightly; Before long, the three of them finished off the monster, which dropped several items, including a piece of silver-quality equipment that glittered on the ground. Neither of the players made a move to pick it up. The one who had called out to Song Jian earlier spoke up, Brother, you pick first. Even if you take everything, its fine by us. Just leave us a couple of things you dont want! Song Jian glanced over, noting the silver-quality equipment was a level forty plate armor helmetsomething that might fetch a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins at the auction house but was of little use to him. Instead, it was one of the blue-quality materials that caught his eye; Ill just take this, Song Jian said with a smile as he picked up the blue-quality material, then spoke to the two players; Thanks a lot, big bro! The two players exchanged smiles, their faces bursting with joy. Song Jian turned and walked down another path. The player who had initially called out to Song Jian was about to reach out to say something but was stopped by his companion; To him, were just a burden. Lets not hold him back, his companion said in a low voice, shaking his head. Yeah, thats true. We better not hunt monsters. Lets just search the rooms here; we might find something unexpected! another sighed. At least we have to earn back our travel expenses! his companion chuckled. Weve already made back the travel expenses. The silver-quality plate armor is worth at least a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. It suits youtake it for now. The rest of the stuff is mine! Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire Sky City didnt seem very large. It felt like a military outpost, not even one-tenth the area of Doomsday City. Standing at this end, one could see the city walls on the opposite side. Although Sky City wasnt large, it was teeming with monsters. Nearly every two steps, one could hear the roars and bellows of monsters and catch glimpses of their figures lurking in the rooms lining the streets. The deeper one ventured into Sky City, the more numerous and higher-level the monsters became. Other players dared only to explore near the edge of Sky City, not venturing too deep; after all, as precious as treasures were, they werent as valuable as ones own life. These ordinary monsters above level forty didnt hold much attraction for Song Jian. After killing a few and only obtaining some common materials, he gave up on hunting further. Instead, he took out the blue-quality material he had obtained before. Eagles Eye (Blue), enhancement material, item level 38, usage effect: Can enhance the effect of pupil technique skills; Can enhance the effect of pupil technique equipment; During enhancement, there is a certain chance to improve the users field of vision; Usage requirements: Possess pupil technique skills/have pupil technique equipment. This item wasnt very valuable to the average player, but for those with special pupil techniques or players with a Vertical Eye like Song Jian, it was worth a fortune. Upon choosing to use it, the item in his hand that resembled an eyeball instantly turned into a beam of white light and entered the Vertical Eye in the center of Song Jians forehead. Soon, a cool sensation spread from his forehead throughout his body. The Vertical Eye on Song Jians forehead immediately became more vivid; whereas before it had looked almost metallic, it now seemed to possess muscular-like textures. System: You have used Eagles Eye. The attributes of the external equipment Vertical Pupil have been strengthenedfield of vision +3, all attributes +5, Special Effect 1 Falsehood Breaker is enhanced and can see through illusions and false statuses such as invisibility up to level nine, with a certain chance to discern the principles behind enemy skill releases, reducing skill power by 60%; Special Effect 2 Gaze of Death is enhanced, increasing damage and reducing consumption; Special Effect 3 Weakness Removal is enhanced, when attackers target the users head, defense is increased by 150%, and the head will no longer be a weak point, immune to critical and fatal hits. This blue-quality enhancement material directly upgraded Song Jians Vertical Pupil by one grade, from the original white-quality to green-quality, and its item level had also increased to twenty-five. After enhancing the Vertical Pupil, Song Jian continued to delve deeper into Sky City. If an ordinary monster could drop such good material, then wouldnt the elite bosses or lord-level bosses inside drop even higher quality, better attribute items? With this thought, Song Jians heart blazed with excitement. It was then that a church suddenly appeared before Song Jian, a large crucifix erected atop the high loft. The cross was covered in dark brown, dried bloodstains, and bound to it was a monster baring two fangs, a sight very eerie to behold. Chapter 900 - 901 Monster_1 Chapter 900: Chapter 901 Monster_1 Song Jian stepped towards the strange church. All the windows of the church seemed to be sealed from the inside, and the door was actually a heavy stone door, which ordinary people probably could not even push open; As soon as he stepped onto the stairs of the church, Song Jian received two system prompts; System: You have entered the Blood-Red Church, the territory of the Blood Count Xi Boyaer. Entering rashly will bring about the enmity of the Blood Count; System: You may go to the City Lord Mansion in Sky City to find Ms. Bafalian and take on a quest related to the Blood-Red Church; Song Jians eyes narrowed, indicating that the BOSS he was searching for should be inside this church. This Blood Count Xi Boyaer is at least an elite BOSS, and with some luck, could possibly be a lord-level BOSS. Pushing open the heavy door, Song Jian was startled to find the church hall quite dim, lit only by countless candles burning around the hall; In the church halls combined seating, there were actually quite a few people sitting with their heads lowered in prayer. And on the church halls pulpit, a man clad in a red priests robe, holding a book with black and red covers, was chanting hymns in a low voice; S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians intrusion seemed to disturb them as low growls arose from the seats; Dont you know you should close the door when you come in? a deep voice sounded from a seat closest to the door, as a man in a suit raised his head and stared at Song Jian with a pair of crimson eyes; At that moment, sunlight from outside the door shone right on the mans face. His originally pale cheeks quickly decayed at a speed visible to the naked eye, with half his face turning into a ghostly visage of mangled flesh. His lips and eyelids twisted into a ghastly grimace, making the man look as terrifying as a zombie; Dont you think this look suits you more now, at least its real! said Song Jian with a slight smile, wielding the Sky-Breaking Sword and slashing towards the man; Roar~ A deep growl escaped the mans mouth as two sharp fangs protruded. He lunged towards Song Jian with claws bared; his once yellow name turned red in an instant, the man turning into a monster and using his arms to block Song Jians long sword; With a clang, the mans arm seemed to be made of steel, sparking as it collided with the Sky-Breaking Sword; Song Jians figure danced, engaging in close combat with the man. Throughout their fight, the others, whether they were seated and praying or the priest chanting at the pulpit, acted as if they saw nothing, completely ignoring the two men engaged in fierce combat. However, a red aura began to slowly surface on the skin of these people, resembling a thin veil of mist. Song Jian and the level forty-two monster clashed. He did not use any abilities but relied on his regular sword techniques to spar with it. Although he only dealt normal attack damage, each strike caused nearly a thousand points of damage to the monster; As the battle grew more intense, the mans attack speed also increased, producing afterimages with each movement. Although Song Jians strikes on the monster felt as if he were slicing into steel, causing his wrists to grow numb, the damage inflicted didnt lessen in the slightest; Hiss~ In a moment of carelessness after stabbing the opponent with his sword, Song Jian was viciously scratched on the arm by the monsters claws, leaving skin exposed and three bloody marks that quickly oozed fresh blood; The monster, getting a whiff of fresh blood, became even more frenzied. It looked at the bloodstains on its sharp nails as if it were an addict, its body shaking violently. Its lips couldnt help but move toward the blood on its nails, and then it ferociously stuffed its entire hand into its mouth. The taste of blood! A groan-like roar erupted from the monsters mouth as its originally dark eyeballs instantaneously turned blood red. Roar~ The monster suddenly pounced toward Song Jian, its limbs spread wide like a wild beast, aiming to bite at Song Jians neck. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian forcefully waved his hand forward, and dozens of Spirit Swords appeared, stabbing toward the monster that was already halfway through its leap. Puff, puff, puff~ Every Spirit Sword that pierced the monsters body released a jet of blood. In no time, the beasts body looked like a funnel, dark brown, filthy blood covering it entirely. Just then, one of the Spirit Swords suddenly flashed a dark gold light. As it struck the monster, the creatures body was instantly split in two, leaving the rest of the swords to slash apart the two halves. Triggered the passive skill Holy Sword? A glint appeared in Song Jians eyes, and a smile played at the corners of his mouth. Although using the Thousand Swords Art meant the monster wouldnt survive, the fact that he triggered the passive skill Holy Sword in battle was still a stroke of luck. The monster, which originally had over twenty thousand Vitality Points, now had zero after being split in two; however, it was still not dead. Its two halves kept moving, attempting to pull themselves together, as if they could resurrect themselves if they recombined. Cant be killed? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed immediately. He brandished the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and ruthlessly stabbed at one of the halves. He then realized that the monster, now severed into two pieces, seemed to have lost its defensive capabilities. The sword easily pierced its body, causing over two thousand points of critical damage. At that moment, a health bar appeared above the half of the body that had been struck, roughly a third of what it was when whole. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief and continued attacking the half-body, quickly depleting its Vitality Points. The monster, having its Vitality Points emptied once again, let out a dreadful scream. Both halves burst into flames, turning to ashes within seconds. A red bead, emitting a silver glow, rolled out from the ashes, coming to a stop near Song Jians feet. Song Jian casually picked up the bead but didnt have a chance to check its attributes as a heavy breathing sound filled the entire Church Hall. He looked up to see that everyone who had been sitting in the pews praying now stood up, their bodies emanating a strong scent of blood. Their eyes were bloodshot, and fangs protruded from their lips. Even the Priest on the pulpit was staring at Song Jian with a savage face, his crimson eyes filled with greed and ferocity. The scent of blood A low growling began as everyone, claws bared, lunged toward Song Jian. Chapter 901 - 902 Divine Oracle Mirror_1 Chapter 901: Chapter 902 Divine Oracle Mirror_1 The people in this church didnt seem much different from ordinary humans at first, just sitting on the benches with their heads bowed silently in prayer. Their names and attributes were also yellow above their heads, indicating they were neutral monsters. As long as Song Jian didnt initiate an attack, they wouldnt attack Song Jian either. These praying people seemed to have a great fear of sunlight, which could harm them. The first monster that attacked Song Jian did so because Song Jian had opened the door, and the sunlight had fallen on it, causing it injury; Seeing these monsters swarm towards him, all with ferocious and bloodthirsty expressions, Song Jians brows immediately furrowed. The previous battle hadnt touched them, so why had these guys suddenly become crazed? Song Jian glanced at his shoulder where three claw marks that had been inflicted were slowly disappearing. His strong physical attributes endowed him with superhuman recovery abilities. Such a minor wound didnt require any medication and would heal quickly. Once again, he thought of the appearance of the first monster, and his brows tightened even more. They ignored the previous battle, but now theyve all become aggressive creatures. Could this all be because of fresh blood? Song Jian speculated in his heart. Roar, roar~ In fact, the monsters were truly stimulated by the fresh blood. Upon smelling the scent of blood, they all turned into terrifying beasts. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and pushed the stone door behind him completely open, allowing the warm sunlight to pour in and illuminate the area around him in a radius of three to four meters. A monster that had already rushed forward was caught in the full blast of the sunlight. It instantly looked as though it had been doused in concentrated sulfuric acid, as thick white smoke began billowing from its body and its skin started to rapidly decay, almost as if it were being flayed. It let out a painful howl but didnt shrink back. Although its movement speed was significantly reduced and damage numbers kept floating above its head, it continued to lunge decisively towards Song Jian; Standing in the sunlight, Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword towards it. Just like the previous monster, this one seemed to have skin as hard as steel, able to clash with the Sky-breaking Sword and send sparks flying; Sunlight is like poison to them, it can injure and limit them, but it cant kill them immediately! Song Jian analyzed coolly as he fought; The other monsters, upon reaching the shadowy area just before the sunlight, all hesitated, seemingly unwilling to step into the sunlit area, and just continued to roar at Song Jian; Soon, Song Jian had killed the monster fighting him. Under the sunlight, it quickly turned to ash and didnt show the same freakish survival ability as the first creature; Sunlight is their weakness but its hardly fatal. To kill them with sunlight, they must be exposed for about half an hour Song Jian thought to himself. Watching the fearful display of the monsters, a smile emerged on Song Jians lips. He extended his left hand and used the Sky-breaking Sword to viciously slice his palm, immediately causing blood to fountain out. He intended to use his blood to lure these monsters, but Damn, I cut too deep! Song Jian watched the spurting blood and was momentarily at a loss for words. He had somewhat underestimated the sharpness of the Sky-breaking Sword. The blood quickly drenched his entire palm and began to drip to the floor; The scent of blood made the monsters even more frenzied. Several charged into the sunlit area, completely disregarding the white smoke billowing from their bodies and their skin rapidly decaying. Damage numbers floated above them as they lay on the ground, eagerly sucking up the blood from the floor, even cracking the flagstones as they bit into them, making a crack, crack sound; Song Jian slowly retreated, trying to draw them outside the church, but the churchs main doors seemed to be enchanted. Even though the monsters had descended into madness, they still refused to approach the doors. Left with no choice, Song Jian re-entered the church and began to fight the monsters in a melee, swinging his sword; The monsters were only common quality level forty-two beasts. Even without using the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian could easily annihilate them. Under the sunlight, they quickly turned into piles of ash; You shouldnt have killed them, they were striving to suppress their own instincts The priest, holding a black and red-covered codex, had a distraught look on his terrifying face, showing a tinge of sadness. Level 45, elite BOSS? Song Jian stared at the priests head, but for some reason, he could only see the opponents level and rank, with no name; Are you the Scarlet Count Xi Boyaer? Song Jian asked aloud; Have you come to seek the master? The priest, taken aback, asked, What do you want with the master? It has already fallen into eternal slumber! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then who are you? Song Jians eyebrows knitted together; I am but a humble servant of the master, a spirit trapped here! the priest said; Stop deceiving with trickery! Song Jian snorted coldly and rushed at him, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword; Thousand Swords Art! As Song Jian charged forward, dozens of Spirit Swords floated around him, whooshing towards the priest; Slaughter is the original sin, Divine Oracle Mirror, open! The priest held the Codex in his left hand and raised his right hand, lightly pushing forward, and suddenly dozens of Spirit Swords seemed to strike an invisible transparent shield, exploding with force three feet from the priest; Boom, boom, boom~ After a series of booms, the priest remained unscathed, except for a wound on his raised right hand, resembling the size of a babys mouth, with skin peeling back and flesh mangled; A damage count of over five thousand floated up from the priests head, and the injured priest, displaying a surprised expression, gazed at Song Jian and asked in a low voice, Who are you, that you can penetrate the defense of the Divine Oracle Mirror? In fact, Song Jian was even more astonished than he; this time he had summoned a total of fifty-six Spirit Swords. To say nothing of a level 45 elite BOSS, even a level 45 lord-level BOSS could be instantly killed. But unexpectedly, the real damage inflicted on this BOSS wasnt even one-tenth; Divine Oracle Mirror? What is that, a skill or an item? Song Jian couldnt help asking; It is a treasure bestowed upon me by the deities. Only the power of the gods can break its defense! The priest actually answered Song Jians question and then seemed to realize something, his face twisting into a crazed expression. You possess the bloodline of the deities. Killing you your blood can awaken the master. Roar~ The priest, who had seemed somewhat human until this point, now completely transformed into a beast and charged at Song Jian; The Codex in its left hand glowed continuously, projecting magic onto the priest, enhancing it with numerous buffs, such as the strength of a bull, pain reduction, monkey-guard Meanwhile, the fingers of its right hand grew long and slender, nails slowly emerging, as the skin cracked and became covered in a layer of scale-like patterns; Whoosh~ With the left hand like a claw, the priest lunged for Song Jian, his sharp nails leaving a trail in the air, as Song Jian parried with his sword. Instantly, the entire church filled with the sound of metal clashing, as Song Jian and the priest fiercely dueled; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 902 - 903 Blood Beads_1 Chapter 902: Chapter 903 Blood Beads_1 The Priests style of combat was somewhat akin to a Berserkers, yet the Codex in his left hand continuously unleashed various auxiliary spells, enhancing the Priests ability in close combat. Furthermore, when the Priest sustained injuries, the Codex could cast healing magic, replenishing the Priests Vitality Points, which left Song Jian speechless; This is simply cheating! Song Jian stared at the Codex in the Priests left hand, his facial muscles starting to twitch slightly; Thousand Swords Art! The Sky-breaking Sword fiercely slashed at the Priest, and without the protection of the Divine Oracle Mirror this time, the Spirit Sword brutally struck the Priest, sending him flying seven or eight meters away; By the time the Spirit Sword vanished, the Priests Vitality Points had plummeted, leaving him with roughly less than one-fifth left. The Codex once again burst into a milky white glow, beginning to restore the Priests Vitality Points, but this time, the Codex only raised the Priests Vitality by 5% before it ran out of power, and the healing light disappeared; Song Jian scoffed, a mocking smile appearing on his face, and as he pointed the Sky-breaking Sword forward, his figure instantly turned into a streak of light, charging toward the Priest; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Pu~ The Sky-breaking Sword stabbed viciously into the Priests left shoulder, going right through him, and a burst of fresh blood sprayed out. What followed was the Priests horrified discovery that he had lost control over his body, which began to slowly float upwards; Pop, pop, pop~ Song Jians right hand moved like lightning, repeatedly thrusting in rapid succession eight times. With each attack, the Priests body drifted higher, eventually hovering nearly a meter above the ground before crashing down hard; Taking advantage, Song Jian swung his long sword, striking down on the Priests left hand. A dark golden light flashed, and the blow surprisingly triggered the Holy Sword talent; Pu~ With a dull thud, the Priests left hand, which was tightly clutching the Codex, was severed cleanly and was sent flying seven or eight meters away, crashing into the seats within the Church Hall; The glow on the surface of the Codex gradually dimmed, as a dark red phantom emerged from it, forming a skeleton-like figure that let out a piercing shriek before vanishing. Deprived of the Codexs support, the Priests power was instantly weakened by more than one-third. Already no match for Song Jian, now he was completely powerless to fight back. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword lights appeared around the Priests body. Each time a sword light materialized, it was accompanied by a pained groan from the Priest, and within a short span, this Level 45 Elite Boss lay in a pool of blood, his body quickly igniting; Song Jian, full of anticipation, looked toward the severed arm that was clutching the Codex on the seat, but to his disappointment, the arm, along with the Codex it held, also started to burn up, turning into a pile of ashes in no time; What a shame Song Jian shook his head slightly regretfully. The Codex had impressive effects, capable of automatically releasing many auxiliary spells and continuously healing the user during combat. Most importantly, it seemed to require no consumption of Mental Strength or any similar energy. Song Jians One-handed Sword was right-held, leaving his left hand free to equip an off-hand item, but unfortunately, the Codex had not dropped. He picked up a robe emitting a dark golden glow from the ashes, the very black priest robe that the priest had been wearing; This robe had a high collar, wide and flowing sleeves, with cuffs embroidered with strange patterns in gold thread, looking quite luxurious and a bit mysterious; And its attributes were top-notch too, although it was a cloth armor, it provided higher defense than a leather armor of the same level and tier, and none of the additional properties were wasted, especially the special effects of the robean defensive skill, another enhancing the power of spells, both coveted by arcane professionals. Shaking out the robe, Song Jian looked at it for a long time before finally placing it into his inventory. If this arcane robe were to be sold at an auction, it would probably fetch at least 800,000 Doomsday Coins, and if the bidding war escalated, surpassing a million wasnt impossible. However, such a fine item, Song Jian would only deposit it into the guilds warehouse for guild players to exchange with Contribution Points, bolstering the guilds strength; Besides the robe, the priest had also dropped three golden Blood Beads; Song Jian had already collected more than forty, all from the monsters in the Church Hall, but those common monster drops were of silver quality, while the priests drops were of golden quality, and even their properties were far superior; The purpose of these Blood Beads was to change bloodlines, the silver quality ones could enhance ones physical constitution and also had a small chance of turning the user into a member of the Blood Clan; The golden quality Blood Beads dropped by the priest, however, could turn the user directly into a Blood Clan member, and even bestow the strength of a Viscount within the clan; This was a temptation similar to the post-expansion ability to become a member of the Abyssal Clan and obtain exotic classes, with the Blood Clan also harboring many rare, even epic and Legendary Level professions; For the average player, these Blood Beads were treasures that could change their fate, but regrettably, Song Jian decided that he would rather let them rot in his inventory than sell them or allow guild members to exchange for them; While the game had not explicitly stated that the Blood Clan would become enemies of humans, Abyssal Hell loomed like a blade over the heads of the games human race, and Song Jian did not wish to create another hostile race against humanity; The principle of those who are not of our kind must have a different heart was firmly engraved in Song Jians mind; After gathering all the loot, Song Jian went through the Church Hall and into a narrow passage; This passage was long, with windows along the walls already sealed, and every few meters, there was a recessed sconce with a candle as thick as a finger burning, barely illuminating a small area; On both sides of the passage were murals depicting a group of angels with white wings fighting a host of monsters with bat-like flesh wings; The content of the murals showed either the monsters being slain by angels and burned with fierce fire, or a group of monsters pinning an angel to the ground, encircling him to drink his blood, looking cruel and terrifying; This Sky City may have been conquered by these monsters, but whether those angels guarding it have all left or have been killed Song Jian thought to himself while looking at the murals; Just then, the sound of metal clashing came from the end of the passage, deep and powerful. Each clash seemed to strike right at Song Jians heart, causing his Vitality to surge uncontrollably, his cheeks flushing red; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 903 - 904: Angels Battle Servant_1 Chapter 903: Chapter 904: Angels Battle Servant_1 Song Jian walked to the end of the corridor, where he found a spacious room. In the center of the room was a black sarcophagus made of ironwood, surrounded by several skeletons that were nearly weathered away. A burly monster with a hunched back was hammering giant iron nails, each over a foot long, fiercely into the four corners of the sarcophagus with a massive hammer he held; By its stature, Song Jian could sense the monster had immense strength. The hammer in its hand was almost as huge as those used in battle, causing the entire room to tremble slightly with every strike. However, despite such formidable strength, it could never fully drive the nails into the coffin. Each blow only sank the nails a short way in, and it would probably take several hours to hammer them all the way; Song Jians gaze fell upon the creature wielding the hammera colossus, almost completely naked, save for a piece of tattered felt tied around its waist. Its body bore scars of all sizes crisscrossed over one another, almost leaving no patch of skin unmarked; On either side of its spine were two deep, gaping wounds, one of which still had a shard of white bone protruding from it, as if a pair of wings once grew there but had been broken off in battle; Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This monster, could it have once been an angel? Song Jian wondered, looking at the pure white bone on its back. It was hard for him to relate this muscular brute before him to an angel; Song Jian looked up at the monsters head, where its name and attributes were displayed. Moreover, the monsters name was in red, which meant that even if it was a Battle Angel, it was a monster to Song Jian; Angel Servant Toros, Level 45, Elite BOSS, Vitality Points: 45000/45000 Angel Servant? So its not a true Battle Angel? Song Jian thought to himself, as he swung his sword towards the creature; Thousand Swords Art! This time, Song Jian only managed to summon over a dozen Spirit Swords, which made him feel somewhat helpless. The number of Spirit Swords summoned was random, resulting in varying amounts of damage. Creatures that could have been killed instantly were now only suffering a fifth or even less of the damage; Song Jian believed he had mastered the Thousand Swords Art quite proficiently, capable of targeting both large groups and single enemies at will, but even now, he could not control the number of Spirit Swords he summoned; Over a dozen Spirit Swords ruthlessly struck Toros, causing it such intense pain that it let out a thunderous roar and turned its head to look at Song Jian; Enemy! With a hoarse bellow, Toros swung its hammer furiously at Song Jian; Boom! The Sky-breaking Sword clashed with the hammer, and Song Jian immediately felt an overwhelming force surge towards him, pushing his body back three to four meters, leaving two trails on the hard floor; This strength attribute must be over a hundred and eighty points, right? Its only a servant, how can it possess such incredible power Song Jian looked at Toros with astonishment. How could a mere Level 45 Elite BOSS possess such formidable strength; Even Kekaul, the four-winged angel who had fought alongside him in the Abyssal Hell, did not have such fearsome strength. After all, Kekaul was a true Battle Angel; Sacred Fire Assault! Toros roared, swinging its hammer down hard on the ground; Boom, boom, boom~ From where the hammer struck, a scorching flame burst forth, its core a dark red while the surface showed a bizarre silver-white color; After the first flame rose, another burst up a meter away, followed by yet another flame bursting forth in succession; In less than a second, seven flames rose continuously between Toros and Song Jian, with the last one emerging right under Song Jians feet, engulfing him completely; The impact of the flames made Song Jian lose control of his body instantly, sending him soaring into the air while the ensuing fire damage made his Vitality Points drop rapidly; -500 -680 -869 -993 The damage he was taking kept rising, and at the same time, Song Jian noticed that his resistance and defense were also rapidly declining; The fiery assault had continued for a full three seconds before it suddenly disappeared, and by the time Song Jian crashed heavily onto the ground from midair, he shockingly found that his Vitality Points had already dropped by more than three thousand; It should be known that the Vitality Points of an ordinary heavily-armored shield warrior were just slightly over three thousand; in other words, most players, if faced with this BOSS, would likely be killed instantly; Sword Shadow Clone! Song Jians figure began to shake violently, and after a short while, two Song Jians that looked exactly alike appeared in front of the monster; Thousand Swords Art! The clone wielded the Sky-breaking Sword to attack the monster, and Song Jian, meanwhile, took out an Advanced Recovery Potion and gulped it down, just as he had managed to slightly recover some Vitality Points, he saw Toros bearing the attacks of the Spirit Sword, and with a swing of its hammer, it smashed into the clones head, dispelling the clone into a burst of white light after only two hits. The Sword Shadow Clone, only having 40% of Song Jians attributes, was no match for the BOSS before him; its purpose was to deal over six thousand points of damage to the BOSS and delay it for a few seconds, allowing Song Jian the time to unleash the next Thousand Swords Art! As the BOSSs gaze locked onto him, the cooldown period for Thousand Swords Art came to an end, and Song Jian, without hesitation, released the Thousand Swords Art once more; this time, the number of Spirit Swords broke through to over fifty. The densely packed Spirit Swords emitted an aura of terrifying force, flying towards the BOSS like a meteor shower; Boom, boom, boom~ After a burst of energy bombardment, the BOSSs body, already riddled with wounds, erupted with countless spurts of blood, its Vitality Points plummeting, and it was instantly killed by Song Jian; Do not open the coffin; inside there is The BOSS, with a glimmer of sentience in its eyes, blood spraying from its mouth, struggled to say to Song Jian as it fell; Not open the coffin, huh? But the more you say that, the more I want to open it, damn it! Song Jian glared hard at the corpse of the BOSS and collected all the loot it had dropped; Truly worthy of being a level 45 elite BOSS, it dropped two golden quality items, one of which was the weapon used by the BOSS, that hammer, while the other was a thin Skill Book; The hammers properties were average, not presenting many advantages as a weapon, but this hammer had another propertyit could be used as a forging hammer and could also increase the Forging skill level by 2 levels, which for players who had learned Forge Art, could be said to be extremely good; As for the Skill Book, Song Jian glanced at the cover and saw that it was a golden cover with several silver characters: Skill Mutation Secret Manual. Song Jian couldnt help but be stunned for a moment, focusing on the attributes of the book and examining it carefully. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on Novlove.com Chapter 904 - 905: Skill Advancement_1 Chapter 904: Chapter 905: Skill Advancement_1 Skill Mutation Secret Manual, such an item was something Song Jian had never encountered before; yet a golden-quality manual was clearly valuable, and the higher the quality of an item he had never seen before, the greater the probability of it being exceptional. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians gaze fell onto the thin manual in his hands, and quickly, the attributes of the book appeared before his eyes. Skill Mutation Secret Manual, rare, single-use consumable, usage effect: can induce positive mutation in skills above the gold quality, enhancing skill power, improving skill effects, with a chance of upgrading the skill level! Usage requirement: a gold-quality or higher item must be consumed when using; Damn, it requires the consumption of gold-quality or higher equipment to use? Song Jian was taken aback, his face showing a look of surprise. Enhancing the skill power sounds good, should I give it a try? Song Jian opened the skill pane, examining it carefully; of the few skills he possessed, the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was the one he used most often, followed by the Mysterious Moonlight Sword and Soul Wander. As for the Sword Control Skill, it was a passive skill that slowly increased in proficiency anytime he executed any offensive sword technique. At that moment, the proficiency of Sword Control Skill had just risen from level 2 to 87% of level 2, and once Song Jian leveled up again, he should be able to advance to level 3. After much thought, Song Jian decided to use the manual on the Thousand Swords Art, as its power was already tremendous, and focusing on one skill rather than many would be more efficient for improvement. However, the challenge was which item to use as a sacrifice. Song Jian had not a few gold-quality items in his pack, and even two epic-quality items. The Skill Mutation Secret Manual only specified the item had to be gold-quality or above, but it did not mention that a higher-tier item would enhance the skills effects better, causing Song Jian to wonder whether to use a gold-quality item or an epic-quality item. After a moments hesitation, Song Jians eyes fell on the Epic Quality weapon, Deaths Scythe, that he had obtained in Abyssal Hell. It was a weapon limited to the Abyss occupation, and he originally planned to take it apart for materials, but he couldnt bear to. After all, it was an epic-quality weapon, and the materials would be worth less than a tenth of the weapons value. Thus, he kept the weapon in his pack as a collectible. Now, it seemed like using this weapon as a consumable for enhancing the Thousand Swords Art was appropriate. Perhaps the higher the quality of the consumed item, the more powerful the mutated skill would be? Lets gamble! Song Jian clenched his teeth and used the manual. When the system prompted him to choose a consumable, he locked his gaze on Deaths Scythe in his inventory and pressed the confirm button firmly. The manual turned into a golden vortex, and Deaths Scythe, drawn by a mysterious force, flew towards this golden swirl. Plainly, Deaths Scythe seemed to resist entering the golden vortex, struggling desperately against the invisible restraint, as if it possessed its consciousness. The mysterious force appeared not very strong, barely holding a shred of Deaths Scythe in place. Therefore, no matter how fiercely Deaths Scythe struggled, it still inched towards the center of the golden vortex. Watching Deaths Scythes desperate struggle, Song Jian thought to himself, Its fortunate that there arent any Legendary Items in my inventory, or else if I impulsively used a Legendary Item, it might have resulted in a failed mutation. Considering the power of this manual, it probably couldnt pull a Legendary Item. In the end, Deaths Scythe was pulled into the golden vortex. A series of crack, crack crushing sounds emanated from within the vortex, as if something was chewing on Deaths Scythe. Soon, the golden vortex transformed into a dark golden light that flew toward Song Jians skill pane. The Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Decision, which originally emitted a purple-red glow, slowly became blurry. In a short while, a streak of purple-gold light appeared in the skill column; Did it really just rise by one grade? Song Jian was pleasantly surprised, and an involuntary brilliant smile spread across his face. It looked like he had made the right bet; the previously epic quality Thousand Swords Art had indeed ascended to a legendary quality; The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art? Song Jian looked at the skill shimmering with purple and gold light, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth; The original Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Decision had transformed into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. In the skill description, the number of Spirit Swords summoned hadnt changed, but there were added lines stating Each Spirit Sword inflicts an additional one thousand points of fire damage to the target and When the number of summoned Spirit Swords reaches the limit, they will form the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, dealing a devastating blow to the target! Song Jians Thousand Swords Art now dealt one thousand eight hundred points of damage with each Spirit Sword, and that didnt even include the passive effect of his innate skill Holy Sword. Now, each Spirit Sword inflicted an additional one thousand points of fire damage, effectively boosting the damage by 50%. This was already considered an extremely formidable enhancement for the skill. Most importantly, if the number of Spirit Swords summoned reached the limit, which for a level five Thousand Swords Art meant sixty Spirit Swords, these sixty Spirit Swords would autonomously form the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation to deliver a destructive blow to the target. Although Song Jian did not know the specific damage of this Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he could feel the terrifying aura oozing between the lines of the skill description; I really want to try out the power of this Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, to see just how powerful it is! Song Jian, looking at the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art gleaming with purple and gold light, revealed a hint of satisfaction on his face; Having done all this, Song Jians gaze fell on the ironwood coffin that still had a nail sticking out. The coffin looked exceedingly sturdy, and its pitch-black surface shimmered with a metallic luster. In Song Jians eyes, thick streaks of blood-red aura were continuously wafting out from the gaps of the coffin; Remembering the words of the dying boss, the Angelic Battle Servant Trosso, Song Jian became even more curious about what was inside the coffin; With this thought in mind, Song Jian walked over to the ironwood coffin, reached out, and grabbed the nail that Trosso had smashed halfway in, giving it a forceful yank, though the nail did not budge; Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. With his current strength attribute, he could wield over a ton of force even barehanded, yet he couldnt pull out such a small nail? Come out! Song Jian exclaimed in a low voice, exerting all his strength and gripping the nail firmly with his right hand, he pulled upward; Creak, squeak~ A grating sound of friction erupted as the nail in Song Jians hand began to rise slowly and was eventually completely pulled out by him; Looking at the red mark in the palm of his hand that was close to bleeding, Song Jian laughed softly and continued to move towards the other corners of the coffin; Chapter 905 - 906: The Blood-Red Count_1 Chapter 905: Chapter 906: The Blood-Red Count_1 Song Jian drew out the Sky-breaking Sword and swung it hard towards the three remaining corners of the ironwood coffin; Clang clang clang~ Sparks flew all around; the ironwood coffin was even harder than steel. The sharpness of the Sky-breaking Sword could easily cut through ordinary steel, but now it only left a shallow white mark on the coffin; However, Song Jian wasnt in a hurry; he kept chopping away. The red aura became thicker and more intense. Soon, these scattered auras turned into a blood fog, and a sweet, fishy smell wafted through the cracks of the coffin; Boom! A muffled sound echoed as the coffin trembled slightlysomething seemed to be inside! Could it be that laying inside is the Blood Count Xi Boyaer? Song Jian guessed in his heart, feeling a surge of excitement. Knowing this was the Blood Counts territory meant that the Count had to be at least a Lord-level BOSS, and if he was lucky, he might even encounter a Commanding-level BOSS! Song Jian was now drooling over a Commanding-level BOSS. Wherever there was information about a Commanding-level BOSS, no matter how far, he would investigate. You better not disappoint me! Song Jian muttered to himself and swung his sword at the coffin lid again; A dark gold light flashed for a moment, and with a crack, the sturdy ironwood coffin had an entire corner chopped off by Song Jian, along with the iron nail that fastened the lid, which was also cut off; Song Jian smiled slightly; what he was waiting for was the trigger of the passive talent Holy Sword! With two corners of the coffin missing their nails, it became more unstable. The blood fog became even more intense, and the thick fog enveloped everything around, slowly spreading outwards; Just as Song Jian was about to continue removing the other two nails, the whole ironwood coffin suddenly shook violently, and the remaining two nails started to sway and slowly rose by themselves; Even with Song Jians strength, he could not pull out these nails bare-handed, which shows how secure they were. But now, the two remaining nails seemed to be pulled out by an invisible hand, and in a short while, both were removed; Clang~ The dislodged nails fell to the ground as the coffin lid was blown up by a gust of air, tumbling towards a nearby wall; Three hundred years, I have slept for three hundred years! A hoarse voice emerged from the coffin; Soon, a withered arm reached out, grasping the edge of the coffin. Then, a man dressed in a red silk robe with a black cross hanging from his neck slowly sat up from the coffin; The man looked like a skeleton with skin stretched over it, his cheeks hollow and cheekbones high, showing no trace of muscle on his body; Was it you who freed me from this Binding Iron Coffin, young man? A pair of blood-red eyes stared at Song Jian, and the skin-stretched face cracked a disturbing smile; Indeed, it was I who released you. How do you plan to repay me? Song Jian asked with a smile, his right hand gripping the Sky-breaking Sword tightly! Hed seen the name of this creature before him; it was indeed the Blood Count Xi Boyaer he had speculated; Blood Count Xi Boyaer, the Blood Clan, level forty-eight, Commanding-level BOSS, Vitality Points: 340000/680000; Status: Weak Repay you? Indeed, since youve freed me, I should repay you. Let me think how to repay your lifesaving grace Xi Boyaers face showed a contemplative expression, then after a short pause, revealing the sharp fangs in his mouth, he smiled and said, As a reward, Ill suck your blood dry and then turn you into an immortal corpse servant. How does that sound? Rustle rustle~ Xi Boyaers body suddenly disintegrated, and hundreds of palm-sized black bats flew out from the coffin before reaggregating into a human silhouette in mid-air; Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian, seizing the moment, swung towards the air, and over thirty Spirit Swords flew toward Xi Boyaer, tracing fierce paths through the sky; Seeing the word Weakness in Xi Boyaers status bar, Song Jian became very cautious. What would a member of the Blood Clan, who had been imprisoned for three hundred years, do first after regaining freedom? Naturally, he would seek sufficient blood to restore his own strength, and currently, Song Jian was the only one who could supply him with blood. Not a bad skill. In my memory, it seems I have seen such a skill before Facing the several flying Spirit Swords, Xi Boyaer showed no sign of panic; instead, a smile crept over his face; Xi Boyaer reached out with his right hand, and the thick, blood-colored mist around him began to roil and converge toward his palm, soon forming a scarlet rapier within it. Clang, clang, clang, clang~ Xi Boyaer nonchalantly waved his right hand, easily destroying all the Spirit Swords in the sky; How is this possible Song Jian, wide-eyed and dumbstruck, wouldnt have been surprised if Xi Boyaer had used a skill similar to invincibility, but the scene before him exceeded Song Jians imagination; Song Jian could clearly feel that there were no energy fluctuations when Xi Boyaer resisted the Spirit Swords. In other words, Xi Boyaer was merely using simple, ordinary attacks to completely fend off Song Jians recently improved Thousand Swords Art; I remember now! Xi Boyaer seemed to recall something and said to Song Jian with a smile, A thousand years ago, I encountered a human who used a skill similar to yours. However, his skills power was much greater than yours. Song Jians expression darkened as he fixed his gaze on Xi Boyaer and asked in a low voice, Did you really not use any skills just now? Heh, what do you think? A contemptuous smile appeared on Xi Boyaers face as if he viewed the Thousand Swords Art with indifference. Song Jian pondered, the Thousand Swords Art after the upgrade was a Legendary Level skill, how could it be easily nullified by Xi Boyaers ordinary attack? Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a black cross hanging from Xi Boyaers neck suddenly burst into brilliant flame, and a piercing scream emanated from the cross; Song Jian saw that nailed to the cross was a monstrous creature with a fierce face and bared fangs. Its body was ablaze with roaring flames, and it writhed continuously, its gruesome face showing a look of agony; Xi Boyaers expression changed drastically as he cursed under his breath, Damn it! With that, he grabbed the cross and hurled it into the distance; Boom! A violent explosion shattered the cross completely, its flaming fragments fluttering in mid-air like a magnificent fireworks display; Song Jian narrowed his eyes: Could it be that he was able to withstand the full damage of the Thousand Swords Art because of that black cross? With this thought, a slight smirk appeared on Song Jians face as he tightened his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword; If youre truly that powerful, then try to withstand my Thousand Swords Art once more! Chapter 906 - 907 Blood_1 Chapter 906: Chapter 907 Blood_1 Xi Boyaer, despite being a Dominator-level BOSS, had demonstrated strength that far exceeded that level, casually breaking a Legendary Level skill, which made Song Jian doubtful. Song Jian had encountered Dominator-level monsters before; aside from having more Vitality, slightly more powerful skills, and controlling a wider area, there was nothing particularly terrifying about them. But Xi Boyaers appearance had overturned this assumption. Given its weakened state, it theoretically should have been weaker than other Dominator-level monsters. Yet, it effortlessly shattered Song Jians upgraded Thousand Swords Art. If this was truly its own power, why then was it sealed in this coffin? Uncertainty filled Song Jians heart, but he dared not confirm. If Xi Boyaer truly possessed such formidable strength, Song Jian would undoubtedly cast Soul Wander and flee this place immediately; However, the accidental damage to Xi Boyaers cross bolstered Song Jians confidence, and he released another Thousand Swords Art towards Xi Boyaer. This time, Song Jian was lucky. He managed to summon over fifty Spirit Swords blazing with intense flames. Seeing this, Xi Boyaers expression darkened instantly, and he opened his mouth wide in a threatening gesture towards Song Jian. Boom, boom, boom~ Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This time, when the Spirit Swords struck Xi Boyaer, they didnt explode on contact. Instead, they slashed first and then detonated violently; Just this small change increased the power of Thousand Swords Art by more than a third; With a painful roar, the memories buried deep within Xi Boyaers bloodline slowly surfaced. It only remembered that over a thousand years ago, it had battled someone who also mastered the Thousand Swords Art, but the specifics of the fight were unclear, even who won in the end was forgotten; However, given that Xi Boyaer was still alive, it naively believed that it must have been the victor in that battle; This time, without the protection of the Bloody Cross, the full force of Thousand Swords Art hit Xi Boyaer. The horrifying damage and intense pain finally awakened the fact it had buried deep in its bloodline and was unwilling to face; It remembered the details of the battle from a thousand years ago, the most painful defeat in its life. The overwhelming attack of Spirit Swords from all directions left no escape, making it feel despair in battle for the first time; It was also because of that battle that it had to consume all the Blood Clans essence blood to barely escape with severe injuries, taking it hundreds of years to recover, and eventually, it was imprisoned by the judgments of Sky City in this Binding Iron Coffin. At this thought, a trace of fear appeared on Xi Boyaers face. Its Vitality Points dropped by about a hundred thousand all at once, causing it to lose the courage to continue the fight. Whirr~ Bats filled the entire room, all surging towards the passageway in a swarm. Song Jians face changed. He knew this Dominator-level BOSS was trying to escape. Besides Thousand Swords Art, he had no other large-scale attack skills. Killing hundreds of scattered bats was simply an impossible task. Five Elements Sword Array! Acting on instinct, Song Jian tossed the Sky-breaking Sword into the air, and the sword mist of the Five Elements Sword Array instantly blocked off the tunnel entrance. Hundreds of bats were engulfed by the sword mist, but still, about a dozen bats managed to dash through the tunnel; These bats had very low Vitality Points, only five to six hundred each, and they were all ordinary monsters. Killing them was an easy task. In less than ten seconds, the hundreds of bats inside the Five Elements Sword Array all turned into corpses. However, for Xi Boyaer, as long as a single bat escaped, it would not die; As a supreme-level BOSS, Xi Boyaers strength did not lie in its power, but in its cunning as well as its endless methods of recovery and escape; How could I let a supreme-level BOSS that Ive finally found escape so easily? Song Jian sneered. This was a weakened state supreme-level BOSS, rarer than the typical ones. Song Jian still needed nine more supreme-level BOSS for his Sword Immortal Path, so there was no way he could let this one go; With a leap, Song Jians figure grew transparent and his speed increased dramatically, showcasing the great strength of the Soul Wander skill, whether in defense or in chasing after an enemy. He followed the tunnel all the way back to the original Church Hall but failed to find any trace of the dozen bats. Just then, several screams and cries of terror suddenly came from outside the church. Song Jian immediately rushed towards the outside of the church; Now, on the desolate street, Xi Boyaer was cradling a players head, affectionately kissing his neck. Beneath its feet lay three player corpses, all drained of blood and turned into mummies; The player being held by Xi Boyaer was also gradually shrinking, but he was not yet dead. Upon seeing Song Jian, a burst of light exploded in the players eyes. He reached out to Song Jian, and although he could no longer speak, Song Jian understood from his lip shape that he was pleading for help; By this time, Xi Boyaer no longer looked like the skeletal figure with skin stretched over bone as before. Although it still appeared somewhat aged, if one disregarded the fangs in its mouth, it now closely resembled a human elder in their sixties or seventies. Its Vitality Points, which had dwindled to around two hundred thousand, had all been restored. Although it was still in a weakened state, it was much better off than when it had just crawled out of the coffin. Its maximum Vitality Points had recovered from thirty-something thousand to four hundred eighty thousand. Although not fully restored, it seemingly regained about eighty percent of its strength; Just as Song Jian was preparing to attack, Xi Boyaer took a deep inhalation, swallowing the last bit of Vitality Points from the player it was holding before casually pushing him aside. Turning around, it faced Song Jian with a smile; They have the same scent on them as you do, perhaps they are your companions? Xi Boyaer took a silk handkerchief from its pocket and gently wiped the blood from the corner of its mouth, smiling, Im sorry, I meant to turn them into offspring of the Blood Clan, but as you know, I have just awoken and you have seriously wounded me. I urgently needed fresh blood to recover Xi Boyaer was unaware of the existence of the divinely favored ones, the players, but it could sense the same aura emanating from these humans as from Song Jian, mistaking them for Song Jians companions. At the moment, it was using language to attack Song Jian, attempting to incite a sense of guilt in him; All right, I have recovered a bit. Perhaps I am not yet your match for the time being, but believe me, one day I will come looking for you, and when that day comes Xi Boyaer showed Song Jian a cruel smile, with a gaze that brimmed with intense killing intent; Chapter 907 - 908: Replica Key_1 Chapter 907: Chapter 908: Replica Key_1 Xi Boyaer, the supreme boss, had a level of intelligence and escape capabilities that could give anyone who opposed him a headache, Once he confirmed that he was no match for Song Jian, Xi Boyaer discarded any semblance of dignity fitting of a supreme boss and chose to flee. Even after regaining most of his strength, he still refused to face Song Jian head-on, opting instead to continue his escape; If he managed to get away this time, Song Jian probably wouldnt be able to sleep soundly at night. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure turned into a streak of light, rushing towards Xi Boyaer, who began to hint at transforming into a bat to escape. However, just as the thought crossed his mind, he suddenly discovered a long sword embedded in his chest; How, how can it be so fast? Xi Boyaers face showed an expression of shock. At that moment, he realized he had lost control of his body and couldnt release any skills. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Several swords flashed by, and a pained expression appeared on Xi Boyaers face. He let out a cold snort, then his body slowly lifted into the air before crashing heavily onto the ground; Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before he could react, Song Jian, with the Sky-breaking Sword in hand, hacked viciously at him; Xi Boyaer gave Song Jian a mocking smile, ready to speak, but suddenly noticed that the temperature around him seemed to have risen by dozens of degrees; Sixty Spirit Swords appeared around Xi Boyaers body, not attacking immediately but slowly moving around, and Xi Boyaer suddenly found himself trapped in a special space, cut off from the outside world. Although he could see Song Jian not far away, he couldnt lock onto him, as if the two were in different spaces altogether. Surprise crossed Song Jians face too. His original plan was to severely wound Xi Boyaer before he could escapenot necessarily kill him, but at least not let him get away so easily; Unexpectedly, this time hed summoned Sixty Spirit Swords. The Fifth Level of the Thousand Swords Art was at its limit with Sixty Spirit Swords, and reaching the limit would trigger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; Now, Xi Boyaer was trapped in the midst of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; The Sixty Spirit Swords blazed with roaring flames. These crimson flames grew fiercer and fiercer, enveloping Xi Boyaer completely. From the outside, each Spirit Sword looked like a burning lotus petal, with the Sixty Spirit Swords instantly forming into a fire-red lotus, surrounding Xi Boyaer in their center like stars around the moon; What, what kind of skill is this, how could you possess such a terrifying skill? Legendary, this is a Legendary Level skill Despair surfaced on Xi Boyaers face as he let out a loud roar, stuck motionless in the center of the sword formation with no way to escape. If he dared to transform into a bat now, the bats would likely be consumed by the flames in an instant; The red lotus bloomed with dazzling brilliance, illuminating almost half of Sky City. Slowly, a black light appeared on the edges of the lotus, within which surged a strong Abyssal aura; Abyssal Raging Flame? Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as he stared intently at the black flames at the edge of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus formation. Inside the formation, Xi Boyaer screamed in agony and, within moments, was reduced to ashes. Killing Xi Boyaer with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus formation felt to Song Jian like using a meat cleaver to kill a chicken; within the formation, Xi Boyaer had not a shred of resistance. After Xi Boyaers death, the blooming Karmic Fire Red Lotus also began to slowly disintegrate, vanishing before Song Jians eyes as if it had never appeared. The patch of black Abyssal Flames that had once stirred his heart, however, plunged Song Jian into deep thought. Perhaps its because I used a Legendary Level Abyssal weapon during the promotion, Song Jian speculated in his mind. While there wasnt much of the Abyssal Demon Flame at the edge of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it was extremely pure and identical to the Abyssal Demon Flame that Song Jian had previously summoned using the Book of the Abyss. Having lost the Book of the Abyss, Song Jian had also lost the ability to control the Abyssal Demon Flame, but now, the Abyssal Demon Flame appeared before him as if by some freak accident, making him feel as if his connection with Abyssal Hell hadnt completely ceased with the disappearance of the Book of the Abyss. Anyway, it hasnt caused me any harm! Song Jian thought to himself, sighing. He put away the Sky-breaking Sword and walked towards where Xi Boyaer had turned to ashes. The task of the Sword Immortals path was another step completed; only eight Sovereign-Level BOSSes remained in his mission. Most players probably hadnt even heard of what a Sovereign-Level BOSS was, which made Song Jians task significantly more challenging, leaving him to rely on sheer luck to encounter one. Although Xi Boyaer was a Sovereign-Level BOSS, he was always in a weakened state. The loot he dropped was inferior even to that of a Lord-Level BOSS, with not a single Dark Gold Quality item appearing, only dropping a piece of gold quality equipment and another of silver quality, with the rest being two pieces of green quality materials. Both in terms of the quantity and quality of the loot, the items dropped by Xi Boyaer had nothing to do with that of a Sovereign-Level. However, Song Jian was mentally prepared for this situation. Aside from being more cunning and having irritating escape abilities, Xi Boyaer didnt have any means to threaten Song Jians life. This might have had a lot to do with his weakened state, but regardless, Xi Boyaer didnt exhibit the power fitting for a Sovereign-Level BOSS. So there wasnt much to say about the loot. With an expressionless face, Song Jian picked up all the loot. After a cursory glance, he didnt think these items would be of much help to him, so he planned to throw them all into the guild warehouse. Eh, whats this? Song Jian took a gold quality item out of his inventory and carefully examined its attributes. It was a hexagonal prism made of black stone, which looked quite odd. Hexagonal Key, Strange Item, Gold Quality, Use Effect: It is the key to opening the Judgment Hall (Level 3 Secret Realm). Only by using it can you enter the secret realm of the Judgment Hall; Use Requirement: None, Remaining Time: Six hours and twenty-nine minutes. This seems to be a key to start a dungeon! Song Jian toyed with the hexagonal prism, thinking to himself. Following its attribute description, there was a countdown timer continuously ticking. It seemed there was a time limit to enter this Level 3 Secret Realm, and if Song Jian couldnt find the entrance to the Judgment Hall Secret Realm within six hours, the item would be of no use. Song Jian jumped onto a tall building and surveyed all the buildings of Sky City; many of these structures bore marks of battle, though some remained intact. In the central area of Sky City stood a giant white tower, surrounded by many tall buildings. This was the best-preserved cluster of buildings in the entire city. Song Jian leapt down from the high building and ran towards the central white tower of the city. Chapter 908 - 909 Judgment Hall_1 Chapter 908: Chapter 909 Judgment Hall_1 The location of the white tower must be the core of the entire Sky City, where most of the original masters of the city likely resided. Along the way, Song Jian saw many monsters, and the closer he got to the white tower, the higher the levels of the monsters became. The monsters near the white tower had already reached level forty-fivenot an area where ordinary players could set foot. Even an ordinary-quality monster possessed the strength to crush an average player; Moreover, Song Jian also saw several level forty-eight elite BOSSes that stood motionless around a few pillars. Engaging in combat with any of these ordinary monsters could easily attract the attention of the elite BOSSes. To explore this place, one would need to be at least a level thirty-eight epic career. Song Jian thought to himself. He didnt believe he was the only lucky player in the entire game to have obtained a career above the rare level; The white tower soon appeared before Song Jian, but it was surrounded by numerous monsters. To approach the white tower, one must first clear the area completely; Song Jian promptly used the Concealment Necklaces function, his figure slowly fading away on the spot, then he entered a stealth state, inching towards the white tower; He did not know the exact location of the Judgment Hall, but the white tower was the most prominent building in the entire Sky City, so there should be clues about the Judgment Hall here; Song Jian cautiously moved among the hordes of monsters, knowing that disturbing them might trigger a massive battle. With so many monsters, even using the Thousand Swords Art would not eliminate them all but would instead attract even more monsters; With great difficulty, Song Jian finally entered the first level of the white tower through a damaged stone window. This area was a vast space, eerily empty, with a rotating stone staircase in the center of the room leading to a teleportation gate; His eyes lit upcould it be that his luck was so good that this white tower was actually the Judgment Hall of the Sky City? He quickly approached the teleportation gate and, as he neared it, Song Jian suddenly received a system prompt; System: Do you want to enter the Prayer Temple (Level 5 secret dungeon)? Entry requires a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light; A level five dungeon? Song Jian was shocked. The higher the level of the dungeon, the greater the difficulty, but also the more treasures one could obtain from it; Many treasures with special effects were almost all obtained from dungeons, even if the equipment of the same tier, those produced in a dungeon had a bit stronger attributes than those obtained in the wild; Unfortunately, Song Jian didnt have a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light necessary to enter this dungeon, so he could only look on with longing; Touching the rotating stone staircase behind the teleportation gate with his hand, Song Jian found that his arm actually passed directly through the stairs. It seemed that these stairs were part of the dungeon, and one must enter the dungeon to ascend to the second level of the white tower. Without entering through the teleportation gate, he could not touch the stairs at all; Unable to get to the second level of the white tower, Song Jian could only begin searching on the first level. In no time at all, Song Jian found a map of the topography of Sky City on one of the walls; The topographical map etched here displayed the most prosperous times of Sky City, with countless angels bearing white wings walking through the streets, and the vendors along the sides were not only angels but also many other races, appearing very harmonious; And the white tower etched on the wall shone with light, with a six-winged archangel bearing a blade and shield standing on the very top of the tower; The Prayer Temple! Song Jian murmured, looking at the name inscribed on the white tower. So, this white tower was the Prayer Temple; Then, Song Jians gaze fell upon the other structures surrounding the white tower; Battle Temple, Wisdom Temple, Courage Temple Song Jian looked at each building in turn, and soon, he spotted the location of the Judgment Hall; Behind the Prayer Temple, that building with the emblem of swords and axes! Song Jian stared at a building on the wall, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, having finally found the location of the Judgment Hall; At that moment, less than four hours remained on the Hexagonal Key, and Song Jian used the Abyss Concealment Skill, making his way towards the Judgment Hall; Just as Song Jian was about to approach the Judgment Hall, he suddenly heard a monsters roar from far behind. Turning his head, Song Jian saw that a small team of players had appeared near the white tower. The levels of these players were almost all thirty-eight or thirty-nine, and the quality of their equipment was also very good, seemingly even better than the Elite Team of the City of Hope; They coordinated tacitly, an archer player continuously drawing out one monster after another. The remaining players rushed in, the different classes working together, quickly killing these monsters that were four or five levels higher than them; And after they killed a monster, the archer player had already lured another one over. The team coordinated extremely well together, and their combat strength was also very formidable; Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After watching for a while, Song Jian paid them no heed and continued towards the Judgment Hall. These players probably had the same goal as him, having obtained the dungeon key and searching for the dungeons location; Song Jian realized that there were not just one or two dungeons within Sky City, but many. Those temples he had seen on the map were probably individual dungeons, and the dungeon keys scattered throughout the entire Sky City were likely numerous as well; Soon, Song Jian arrived at the Judgment Hall. Sure enough, after entering, he found the same kind of stone stairs and teleportation light gate that were in the Prayer Temple; Holding the Hexagonal Key, Song Jian walked towards the light gate, his figure quickly disappearing into it, while on the stone stairs behind the light gate, his blurry figure appeared, climbing upwards; In the square in front of the Prayer Temple, Bonita with her fiery red hair, looked up in confusion, glancing over to her left. There was just a wide-open path with nothing but a few monsters; Bonita, did you notice something? a Mage class companion next to her glanced at her and asked softly; It feels like someone has entered that building. Bonita pointed toward the distant building adorned with the emblem of swords and axes, speaking in a low voice; One person? Her companion asked in surprise. Seems like it. The sense is very vague, Im not even sure if what I felt just now was an illusion. Bonita shook her head slightly; Those who dare to come here alone must be extremely confident powerhouses. I hope their goal isnt the same as ours the Mage companion sighed; Alright, lets clear out these little monsters first, and then take care of the guardians of those stone pillars. We dont have much time left, Bonita said, unable to help but take another glance at the distant building. Chapter 909 - 910 Enslavement_1 Chapter 909: Chapter 910 Enslavement_1 Bonita, as the scout of the team, had high perception and was always attentive to his surroundings during battle. He noticed that there was nothing particularly strange about Song Jian; it was just that Song Jians speed was so fast that Bonita had no time to react before Song Jian had already entered the Judgment Hall; Should we go check out that building later? Bonita pointed at the Judgment Hall and asked; What, did you find something? A warrior wielding a double-handed sword asked after he fiercely knocked down a monster and wiped the blood that had splashed onto his face; Just now, it seemed like a shadow slipped in there, Bonita pointed at the Judgment Hall and said; sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just one person? Tula frowned slightly, glanced in the direction Bonita was pointing, and said, Lets finish the mission first, then if we have time, well go take a look. Song Jian had previously guessed that these people, like himself, had acquired the dungeon key and thus had come here, but in reality, these several people had taken on a hidden quest after entering Sky City, which is how they ended up at this location; Alright, the monsters nearby have been mostly cleared out. Yani, go lure the Guardian in front of that pillar, but be careful, those Guardians are elite bosses, Tula pointed at the nearest stone pillar and said; The stone pillars were covered in cracks, with patterns inscribed upon them that were no longer visible, looking like they could collapse at any moment. Beneath each one, a huge monster lay prostrate, with fearsome appearances. If any other monsters approached them, these creatures would violently surge forward and tear the intruders to shreds. This resulted in a radius of several meters around each pillar where no monster dared to venture, save for the Guardians of the pillars themselves; Yani was the archer always assigned to pull monsters in the team. He was a Magic Archer, capable of enchanting his arrows with various magical effects. He also mastered close-quarters bow-fighting techniques, making his strength formidable; First, Yani cast a Slow Arrow, which not only lured the Guardian but reduced its movement speed by 30%. Then, Yanis bow rained down a barrage of magic-infused arrows, dealing substantial damage before the boss even got close; As the effect of the Slow Arrow wore off, the boss, on all fours, roared and charged at Yani. Just then, a Shield Warrior wielding a large shield slammed into the boss, toppling the over two-meter-tall stalwart creature. Following a thunderous roar, his sword struck the boss, leaving an Armor Break effect on its body; With a series of combo attacks, the Shield Warrior successfully drew the bosss ire onto himself, while simultaneously, his teammates unleashed all their firepower. The Guardian boss let out cries of agony and was brought to the brink of death within five short minutes; Solanda, come, lets see if you can enslave this boss, Tula, the team leader with the double-handed sword, called out to a young man standing at the back of the group; A slender boy slowly approached; during the prior fight, he had stood at a distance, watching without joining the fray, yet no one on the team looked displeased. Even when the team leader offered up the dying boss for the boy to enslave, no one showed any signs of discontent; The Guardian boss had a very strong combat instinct, and even in a dying state, it had not given up the fight. Struggling on the ground, it tried to rise again, but its weakened state caused its attributes to diminish, and it failed to stand up after several attempts; Solanda seemed a bit apprehensive, standing far away from the boss, with his hands raised above his head. In no time at all, a deep purple book began to materialize in his empty hands; Rustle~ The book opened by itself without any wind, flipping to a certain page, and Solanda began to recite the incantation. In an instant, the sky changed dramatically: what was once clear and sunny quickly gathered into a massive dark cloud. The thick clouds roiled incessantly, and soon a gigantic vortex appeared at their center. A colossal claw covered with long, brown fur stretched out from the vortex and slammed down viciously on the Guardian Boss, who was already on the brink of death. A piercing scream resounded as the Guardian Boss was directly squished into a pulp by the colossal claw that emerged from midair. Soon, a translucent white soul floated up from the corpse of the Guardian Boss. Its eyes filled with confusion, it seemed not to realize that it had already died. At that moment, Solandas chanting grew louder suddenly, and the Bosss souls expression changed drastically, roaring as it attempted to flee into the distance. But from the deep purple book in Solandas hands, a powerful suction force emerged, pulling the white soul of the Boss from afar into the book. Boom~ After a thunderous roar, the dark clouds in the sky vanished in an instant, leaving only a pool of vile blood and pulp on the ground. Hows it going, Solanda? You must have succeeded, right? Tula, the Double-handed Sword wielder, hurriedly asked. Solanda quickly flipped through the book to check and, after a short while, his face broke into a joyful expression. He nodded repeatedly and said, Yes, this time I finally succeeded! Phew, we finally did it, and this was already the fifth Boss! The Magic Archer Yani made a face at Solanda and said. Quick, tell us, what skills can you release this time? Bonita asked eagerly. Every time Solanda enslaved a Boss, he would obtain several special skills from them. These skills were related to the Boss but were not necessarily skills possessed by the Boss. One Howling skill, which increases all team members damage by 35%, and another that increases attack speed, adding 15% attack speed for 30 seconds. Last, theres a special skill, Blood Shadow Stacking, which consumes 90% of Spirit Points to summon thirty Blood Shadow Slaves, attacking the target for 10 seconds. The Blood Shadow Slaves cannot be locked on and are immune to attacks! Solanda read all the newly obtained skills from a page imprinted with the Bosss likeness, However, after using this skill, I cant invoke the Summoning Beast Soul skill to call upon the Boss to help in battle. We must wait for a 5-minute cooldown period to end. Whew, thats quite powerful. Come on, give me that Howling to try out first, let me feel the sensation of a 35% damage boost. Tula seemed quite satisfied with the skills Solanda gained, smiling as he spoke. First, give me the increase in attack speed. Im going to lure another Boss, to see what powerful skills this Boss can provide you! Yani said to Solanda in a hurry. Chapter 910 - 910 911 Pillar of Courage_1 ?Chapter 910: Chapter 911: Pillar of Courage_1 Chapter 910: Chapter 911: Pillar of Courage_1 Solanda was a rare profession, a Soul Summoner, who could enslave the souls of monsters once they were near death, but the condition was strict: the final, killing blow must be delivered by Solanda himself, otherwise, there would be no way to enslave a killed monsters soul; Moreover, after enslaving a monsters soul, depending on the monsters strength and attributes, Solanda would be granted several special skills; the stronger the monster, the better the skills bestowed; Most importantly, Solanda could also summon the enslaved monster souls to assist in battle. These souls, even though they could only exert 80% of their strength from when they were alive, had no upper limit to how many Solanda could enslave; As long as he had enough Mental Strength, in theory, he could enslave a whole army of monster souls. Although Solanda was also a profession with a special affinity for Mental attributes, with his current Mental Strength, he could enslave at most fifty ordinary monsters, only ten elite bosses, and a mere five lord-level bosses; Any more would impact his ability to cast spells; The enslaved monster souls had a time limit for their existence; ordinary souls could last for seven days, elite boss souls for five days, and lord-level boss souls for only three days. Once the time was up, the enslaved souls would dissipate; Furthermore, if these monster souls were summoned to assist in battle and died during the combat, they would be gone forever, and even the skills they had granted would vanish, which made this profession considerably restricted. Originally, Solanda had enslaved enough monster souls, but after several battles, the ordinary monster souls had been nearly all consumed, and none of the three elite boss souls he had enslaved remained, causing Solandas combat power to plummet drastically; However, once Solanda enslaved the souls of ten elite bosses, his strength would leap to become the strongest in the entire team. As long as he adapted to the skills granted by enslaving the bosses, Solandas power could completely overwhelm a Mage of the same level; The boss soul he enslaved this time, just the Blood Shadow Stacking alone, if used against an unguarded player, could completely obliterate that player in ten seconds. Boss, Im going to activate the pillar! a magic-class player wearing a blue robe, holding a dagger in his right hand and a magical orb in his left, shouted to Tula; Go ahead, but be careful! Li Mu nodded, took a deep breath, and slowly approached the stone pillar that was no longer guarded by a boss; He was the only Chinese player in the team, usually quiet, but his strength was not to be underestimated; he was the only formal Mage in the team. In every battle, his damage output was always among the highest, and it was he who first discovered this hidden mission; Originally it was a solo mission, but after he claimed it, it was selflessly transformed into a team mission. Even though it reduced the reward he would have gotten, it was definitely safer. Li Mu walked up to the stone pillar, squinting his eyes to discern the tattered designs on it. It was hard to make out the patterns on the cracked and creviced pillar, and soon, sweat began to form on Li Mus forehead. His companions didnt dare to approach, watching from a distance, feeling anxious for him; Soon after, Li Mu took out a stone piece from his bag, glanced at the pattern on it, then looked up again to confirm with the pillar before nodding vigorously and muttering to himself, Pillar of Courage, it must be this one! Having said that, Li Mu slammed the stone piece hard against the pillar; Seeing Li Mus action, almost all of his teammates stepped back two paces, except for the Heavy Shield Warrior, who took a defensive stance, solidly protecting the others behind him; This mission required the correct placement of six stone pieces onto six stone pillars, each stone corresponding to a specific pillar, clues for which needed to be sought from the mission description; Although everyone had picked up the task, only Li Mu, who had received it first, could complete the selection of rocks and pillars; If the choice of rocks and pillars was wrong, then a violent explosion would occur, putting the chooser in mortal danger, which was precisely why Li Mu was so tense. At the moment Li Mu slammed the rock onto the pillar, the entire Sky City seemed to tremble slightly, and the already cracked pillar began to shake violently, then boom, it collapsed completely, replaced by a beam of light shooting straight into the sky; On the surface of this blue beam, several golden runes emergedif Li Mu and his group knew the language of angels, they would recognize these runes as the words Pillar of Courage; We did it, we did it! His companions, who had been hiding behind the Heavy Shield Warrior, saw the beam of light soaring upward and instantly became excited, all jumping up and cheering loudly; Continue, continue, there are still five pillars, and five more BOSSes, haha! The leader Tula laughed out loud, their gaze shifting to the guardians under the other five pillars. At this moment, Song Jian had already entered the Judgment Hall, and after stepping on the stone stairs, he found himself in a vast space that appeared to be a training ground, with wooden human-shaped targets placed all around the empty square, bearing marks of being battered and slashed, seemingly used for many years; Scattered on the ground were many iron swords and spears for training, which looked like they had been abandoned for a long while; Song Jian looked around as he walked towards the training ground; How come there are no monsters in this instance? Song Jian frownedup until now, he hadnt detected any monsters in the instance; Just then, a strange change occurred in the training groundthe orderly wooden targets suddenly burst forth with intense white light; Soon, the white light grew stronger and merged into one, enveloping Song Jian entirely, causing him to squint and shield his eyes with his hands; At that moment, a resonant voice sounded in Song Jians ear; Only the most elite Battle Angels can join the ranks of the Judgers, are you ready? sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was startled and suddenly felt that the surrounding white light had vanished. When he opened his eyes again, he found the training ground gone, replaced by an area resembling an arena; Around him were three tiers of steps, and each step had rows of wooden chairs arranged on it; In front of Song Jian was a spacious platform, and on the platform, luxurious armchairs were placed every few meters. Song Jian countedthere were a total of twelve such armchairs; At this moment, whether the simple wooden chairs or the twelve luxurious armchairs in front, there was not a single soul, but inexplicably, a thirty-second countdown appeared before Song Jian; System: You have triggered the hidden mission, Angel Judger. If you can successfully clear this instance, you will receive the special title Angel Judger, which can be advanced! Chapter 911 - 911 912 Stage Two_1 ?Chapter 911: Chapter 912: Stage Two_1 Chapter 911: Chapter 912: Stage Two_1 This, this is just a dungeon, why is there a hidden quest? Song Jian was astonished but didnt show any signs of it. He simply summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, holding it tightly in his hand; Such instances where players receive quests within a dungeon are rare. Most players encounter quests first and then seek out dungeons. However, receiving a quest in a dungeon indicates that the rewards are extremely generous, something many players can only dream of. Soon, vague silhouettes began to appear on the wooden chairs around him. They didnt say a word, just silently watching Song Jian. These figures looked like orbs of light, except they each had a pair of wing-like shadows flickering faintly behind them; On the twelve splendid armchairs in the front, silhouettes of angels also appeared. Those angels sitting on the spacious viewing stands, each with six pairs of glorious wings, seemed like flowing flames, exuding a sense of awe and oppression; These shadows kept watching Song Jian, some even with a look of anticipation on their faces, but Song Jian knew these were not real angels but rather residual images from earlier in the Judgment Hall. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before long, facing Song Jian, a Battle Angel with a pair of flaming wings appeared. This angel, handsome in appearance, radiated a sharp aura. He carried a shield in his left hand and a sword in his right, looking like the most common sword-and-shield warrior, His flame wings, unlike the white feathery wings of the other Battle Angels, bore some resemblance to those of the twelve Great Angels sitting in the stands; System: To become a Judger, you must possess exquisite martial skills. You must last half an hour against an official Judger in the Judgment Hall to qualify for the title of Judger; Glancing at the flame-winged Judger opposite him, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. It was just a level forty-five elite BOSS with less than one hundred thousand Vitality Points, barely over eighty thousand. His Thousand Swords Art could potentially kill him in one hit. Was this task too simple? While he was thinking, a bell rang. The Judger wielding a sword and shield opposite him struck his shield harshly with his sword before charging at Song Jian; Before the Judger could close the distance, Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely at him, and instantly, dozens of Spirit Swords emerged, streaking towards the Battle Angel like meteors; The Battle Angel seemed to sense the danger and swiftly lowered his center of gravity, raising his shield in front to protect most of his body, yet still charging towards Song Jian without slowing down; Boom! Boom! Boom! Most of the Spirit Swords struck the shield, while more than ten hit other parts of the Battle Angels body, but to Song Jians surprise, whether the swords struck the shield or his body, they each only caused minimal damage; How, how is this possible? Shock was evident on Song Jians face, but the distance between them only allowed for one strike. After releasing the Thousand Swords Art, the Battle Angel had already reached him, swinging his longsword down in an attack; The chilling wind from the sword left his cheeks stinging. Song Jian hurriedly parried with his sword, and with a clang, he felt a powerful force in his right hand. Song Jians expression changed; the strength attribute of this Battle Angel was almost equal to his own; In a moment of hesitation, the Battle Angels shield came crashing down on Song Jian, who quickly dodged to the right. Barely steadying himself, the angels longsword came slashing down again, forcing Song Jian to retreat once more; In just a few seconds, Song Jian was forced back by the Battle Angel for over ten meters, and his back had slammed fiercely against the stone wall surrounding the training arena. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian swung out his Sky-breaking Sword once more, and this time, the number of Spirit Swords directly hit sixty, which brought a hint of surprise to Song Jians face. Sixty Spirit Swords could form the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and even a sovereign-level BOSS couldnt survive in this sword formation. The Battle Angel facing him, with just over eighty thousand Vitality Points, wouldnt stand a chance against it. Countless Spirit Swords ignited into fierce flames, turning into fiery red lotus petals. All the petals converged together, and a resplendent Karmic Fire Red Lotus encircled the Battle Angel. Clashes of metal rang out as numerous gold and red flames surged from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and the scorching aura spread like a tide. However, the engulfed Battle Angel seemed to possess strong immunity against the flames. Only strings of -1 floated above their head, indicating that these flames, capable of killing a sovereign-level BOSS, couldnt even break through their defenses. Soon, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation underwent some changes. Within the flames, a metallic luster began to glimmer, and a three-foot-long sword slowly coalesced from the midst of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus. As soon as the sword appeared, all the gold and red flames rushed toward it, and in an instant, the entire blade burst into raging flames. The blades flames grew fiercer and more intense until, in just a few breaths, the flames on the sword had expanded into a giant Flame Giant Blade seven to eight meters long. Billowing flames burst forth from the blade, turning the entire training arena a golden red. What, what is this? Is this the second tier of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation? Song Jian was stunned. He had no idea that the sword formation even had a second tier, so he could only watch it change before his very eyes. When all the flames in the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation were swallowed by the long sword, a deep black aura began to emerge from its center. In the instant the black aura appeared, the expressionless Battle Angel finally showed a look of shock, and then, looking at Song Jian, their eyes were filled with anger and hatred. Looking up at the blade in midair, Song Jian realized that he seemed capable of controlling it. With a thought, the long sword swung violently, cleaving fiercely toward the Battle Angel. In a moment, it was as if the air itself had frozen. The terrifying Flame Giant Blade, mixed with a furious howling, came crashing down on the Battle Angel, engulfing the training arena in scorching flames instantly. The Battle Angels expression changed, and with a rapid shuffle of feet, they streaked backward, trying to escape the range of the fiery blade. However, as soon as the flame blade was swung, it locked onto the Battle Angel, and as they retreated quickly, the blade stretched even longer, making it impossible for the Battle Angel to escape its coverage. The enormous flame blade, accompanied by a thunderous roar, chopped down. Before the sword even arrived, the solid stone slabs of the training arena had already begun to silently crumble and shatter. With this one swing, a deep trench was etched into the ground, making it seem as though the entire training arena was about to be split in two. Chapter 912 - 912 913 Flame Light Wings_1 ?Chapter 912: Chapter 913: Flame Light Wings_1 Chapter 912: Chapter 913: Flame Light Wings_1 The massive flame blade extended for dozens of meters and slashed viciously onto the Battle Angels body. A crack sound echoed, as if something had been directly shattered. A hundred thousand points of damage floated above the Battle Angels head. Vitality Points were instantly depleted, and the figure of the Battle Angel slowly vanished, leaving only a pair of Flame Light Wings, burning and flapping in the mid-air. System: You have defeated the assessment Judger, with an assessment rating of Perfect. System: You have replaced the assessment Judger, awarded the Battle Angel Judgers Title. Judgment Angel: Possesses the right to judge the Angel Clan; if an offender violates the angelic codes, the Judger holds the right to imprison, and even execute the target. Streams of system information cascaded before Song Jians eyes, recording the so-called angelic codesthere were at least hundreds of them, dense and numerous. These codes regulated the behavior of the Angel Clan, and violators would be punished accordingly, with the Judger holding the authority to exact such punishments. The Flame Light Wings in mid-air transformed into a stream of light and flew towards Song Jian. Soon, a pair of Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jian, looking as if they had grown right out of his back. These Flame Light Wings were far more magnificent than any normal angelic or the Wings of Steel, with flames flowing from the fluttering wings dribbling toward the ground. As the flames left the wings, they gradually disappeared into thin air. The entire set of wings radiated a dazzling light, looking like a perfect work of art. There was a time limit for flying with the Wings of Steel, and the Sword Flight Art not only occupied the Sky-breaking Sword but also continuously consumed Sword Qi. However, these Flame Light Wings endowed Song Jian with the capability of sustained flight. As long as his body could withstand it, flying for three days and nights would be no issue. Moreover, Song Jian was now even more agile when using the Thousand Swords Art in the air. Song Jian, holding the Sky-breaking Sword with Flame Light Wings constantly fluttering behind him, almost looked indistinguishable from a true Battle Angel. The angelic apparitions on the surrounding benches slowly vanished, and the twelve archangels in the stands all stood up, their figures disappearing one after another until only one twelve-winged archangel remained. He walked slowly down from the stands, strolling in the void, and soon arrived in front of Song Jian. This archangel was dressed in a tattered grey robe that shrouded his entire being, his face obscured under the hood and indiscernible. The archangel drew a long sword and placed it upon Song Jians left shoulder as a deep voice rose from beneath the hood. In the name of the Judgment Angel, I bestow upon you the authority to decide. You must remember the glory of the Angel Clan, justice, fairness, courage, and mercy You shall abide by the laws of righteousness, fight against evil with bravery, and fear no sacrifice With the sword in your hand, you must protect all the beautiful things in this world For the weak, you must harbor a merciful and compassionate heart Against oppression, you must not fear to resist and fight back As the Judgment Angel imparted these admonitions, Song Jian felt strong currents of heat surging from the Flame Light Wings behind him, flowing through his bodys meridians to every limb and bone. His entire body seemed as if it were being constantly brushed by these warm currents, with every pore of his skin beginning to emit a faint white glow. Song Jian submerged himself entirely in the flow of this heat. After an unknown amount of time, Song Jian slowly opened his eyes to find the Judgment Angel had disappeared at some point. He had returned to the previous training ground. Looking around at the wooden dummies, Song Jian had a feeling as if he were in a different era; everything he had experienced before seemed like an illusion. However, he quickly noticed the Flame Light Wings still fluttering behind him. Is all of this real? Song Jian gently caressed the ethereal Flame Light Wings with his fingertips. There was no sensation of burning, just a warm feeling between his fingers. With a thought, the Flame Light Wings gently flapped, and he felt as if he were about to take flight, his feet involuntarily lifting from the ground. This feeling is simply Song Jians face lit up with surprise. Even when using the Wings of Steel to fly, he always felt like he was using a tool. But now, these Flame Light Wings felt like an extension of his body, as if they were a part of him all along. Flame Light Wings (Tier 1), external equipment, usage effects: Spirit Point recovery speed increased by 50%, capable of flight; Item description: This item is unique to the Judgers of the Angel Clan. Only players with the Judgers Title from the Angel Clan are qualified to use it! Spirit Point recovery speed increased by 50%? A smile of delight appeared on Song Jians face. Although his current limit of Spirit Points was much higher than that of an ordinary player, he also used more Spirit Points. Abilities like the Sword Shadow Clone, which directly consumed a percentage, caused him much headache; With the Flame Light Wings, at least Song Jian wouldnt need to frequently use potions to restore his Mental Strength. Most importantly, he could now use the Thousand Swords Art in the air anytime, greatly increasing his agility. Crack, crack~ Just then, the surrounding wooden dummies suddenly shattered one by one, and from inside the rooms surrounding the Judgment Hall, low growls were heard. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom, boom~ The buildings around the Judgment Hall suddenly collapsed, revealing enormous cages made of steel as thick as an arm. They contained giant, gruesome monsters with ferocious appearances. These monsters all looked different, but they had one thing in common: each had a pair of wings on their back; Is this really a Judgment Hall, or a prison for confining monsters? Song Jian couldnt help but quip after looking around; All the monsters became excited the moment the surrounding buildings collapsed, continuously slamming their bodies against the cages, trying to break free; They gazed at Song Jian with greedy eyes, some of them even drooling uncontrollably; If I were you, Id leave this place quickly before these creatures break free! A calm voice suddenly came from behind Song Jian. Song Jian turned around and saw a Battle Angel imprisoned in an iron cage. This angel had only one wing remainingthe other, it seemed, had been cut off; Who are you? Song Jian asked in a low voice; The heritage of the Judgers of the Angel Clan has actually fallen into the hands of a human, how pitiful! The one-winged Battle Angel looked at the Flame Light Wings behind Song Jian with a sorrowful expression. Go now, without the suppression of the array, these monsters will soon break out of their cages. They were all once sinners, captured and brought to the Judgment Hall for trial. But hundreds of years have passed, and they have lost their sanity, becoming monsters! The eyes of the one-winged Battle Angel slowly turned blood-red, his face showing a struggling expression. He seemed to be exerting all his strength, as if desperately suppressing something. Run! The Battle Angel suddenly stood up and let out a roar at Song Jian; Chapter 913 - 913 914 Judgment_1 ?Chapter 913: Chapter 914 Judgment_1 Chapter 913: Chapter 914 Judgment_1 Crack, crack~ The imprisoned monsters furiously rammed into the cage bars around them, seemingly having lost all reason, their eyes revealing only greed and a ravenous hunger. With robust bodies, they continuously crashed into the sturdy cage bars, uncaring of the blood that flowed freely from their wounds; soon, the fine iron bars of the cage began to warp and distort under the force, slowly bending and stretching until they finally shattered, creating a large hole. A monster with two horns on its head and a body covered in dark, cyan scales, sporting a pair of grey wings on its back, burst out of the cage. It was barehanded and half-naked, its tough skin marked with bloody slashes from the cage bars some scales had even been scraped off, hanging on the cage bars, presenting a ghastly sight; The Sinful Angel awaiting judgment, Level 45 Elite BOSS, Vitality Points: 93000/93000 Level 45, Elite BOSS Song Jian squinted his eyes, sizing up the monster charging towards him and swung his Sky-breaking Sword fiercely at it; The sharp longsword issued a low whistling sound, tearing through the air like lightning, a dazzling sword light flashed, leaving a deep wound on the chest of the monster that the bone could be seen, blood spurting out; Without even using skills, Song Jian could still inflict terrifying damage. Its worth noting that the Sky-breaking Sword is an epic longsword with frightfully high damage and attributes, easily able to breach the defenses of these Level 45 Elite BOSSes, causing them massive damage; The monsters charge faltered, forced to take a step back, but it quickly lunged again, its hands now beastly claws, swooping towards Song Jians head; Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With an upward sweep of his sword, Song Jian parried the claws of the monster, sparking a spray of sparks, the creatures claws proving as tough as steel; The gale howled as the Sky-breaking Sword danced in Song Jians hands. At the same time, he stepped aside, dodging the BOSSs attacks, the sword light continuously shimmering around the BOSSs body. Even with normal attacks, Song Jian still inflicted colossal damage on the BOSS, its Vitality Points steadily decreasing. It seemed that even without deploying the Thousand Swords Art, the death of this Level 45 Elite BOSS was only a matter of time; Whoosh~ The BOSS, having already lost a third of its Vitality Points, suddenly flapped its grey wings, smacking them towards Song Jian. A thought flashed through his mind, and his Flame Light Wings unfurled behind him as well; Bang~ A dull thud echoed as the two pairs of wings collided fiercely. Song Jian felt a jolt through his body and couldnt help but take two steps back, but the Level 45 Elite BOSS opposite him was sent flying as if hit by a train, crashing hard into a steel cage behind it. Its grey wings emitted a wisp of blue smoke and were left with a large scorch mark; It seemed that even for a Level 45 Elite BOSS, the wings on its back were at a significantly lower grade than his own Flame Light Wings and stood no chance in resistance; A thought struck Song Jian; the impact reminded him that after becoming a Judger of the Angel Clan, he acquired the authority to judge and sentence ordinary angels. And the creature before him was an unpunished Sinful Angel. In the name of the Angels Judger, I shall judge the sinner before me! Song Jian exclaimed in a low voice, pointing his Sky-breaking Sword at the struggling Level 45 Elite BOSS. After he finished these words, a majestic and solemn voice suddenly boomed from the sky; Judgment begins! An inexplicable pillar of mysterious light suddenly appeared, enveloping the Elite BOSS that had just managed to get back on its feet; at the same time, strands of white light emerged within the pillar of light, binding the BOSS from head to toe like ropes; Above its head, a golden Judgment inscription appeared. The BOSS roared furiously, struggling desperately, but it was unable to break free from the white lights bonds; After a short while, that dignified and solemn voice sounded once again; The trial is over, verdict: Guilty! He has fallen into darkness and shall be met with eradication as punishment! Once a verdict of guilt is pronounced, punishment follows. There are various forms of punishment, but eradication is undoubtedly the most severe. It is reserved exclusively for sinners who have fallen into darkness, subjecting them to such an extreme penalty! Suddenly, a dazzling white light blossomed in the sky. Song Jian looked up to see an enormous cross-shaped lightsaber materialize out of thin air. The entire instance echoed with the sound of eradication; this was the sword of punishment. Once it appeared and locked onto its target, the punished angel had no chance to resist. It could inflict catastrophic damage on the angels very being; Whoosh~ The cross-shaped lightsaber fell, striking fiercely at the neck of the boss, an elite boss with two-thirds of its Vitality Points left, was instantaneously killed, its head severed. Blood gushed from the neck as the body swayed slightly before crashing down to the ground. Within moments, its corpse began to dissolve into countless shimmering white light spots, floating away into the air and disappearing. Instant kill? A look of shock appeared on Song Jians face. He glanced again at the skill titled Judger, and a hint of delight quickly replaced his surprise. Although usable only against the Angel Clan, this skill was incredibly powerful. Once a verdict of guilt was made, no matter how strong the angel was, it was helpless against the punishment of the trial. The cooldown time is a full ten minutes Glancing at the monsters around him, Song Jians expression showed a touch of helplessness. Dozens of monsters were battering the cage, and within a minute, they would all break free; the Judger skill wouldnt be ready for a second use so soon; Suddenly, Song Jian seemed to think of something and hurriedly looked back at the spot where the monster he had just judged used to lie. At this point, the bosss corpse had already disintegrated entirely into white light spots and vanished, leaving nothing behind; Monsters judged are not leaving behind any loot! Song Jians face immediately turned sour. For any player, defeating monsters without obtaining any loot was an unacceptable outcome. Watching the monsters constantly assaulting the cage, Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly and thought to himself, It seems that Ill need to personally slay these monsters! As he spoke, Song Jian swung his sword fiercely at a monster that had already broken through half of the cage; Thousand Swords Art! Dozens of Spirit Swords, ablaze with roaring flames, shot out, slashing toward the monster. After a flash of sword light and an explosion, the boss with over ninety thousand Vitality Points was instantly reduced to a critically injured state. Its huge body fell heavily, broken pieces of the iron cage impaled its body, blood splattered everywhere. The boss let out a miserable scream as it drained of its last Vitality Point and its head slammed into the ground; Five or six items, emitting various colors, burst forth from its corpse. Song Jian glanced at them and a satisfied smile appeared on his face; This is the proper way to slay monsters! Song Jian thought to himself and then targeted another monster, swinging his sword at it; Chapter 914 - 914 915 Its a Bit Tough to Win_1 ?Chapter 914: Chapter 915: Its a Bit Tough to Win_1 Chapter 914: Chapter 915: Its a Bit Tough to Win_1 In the game, players hunt monsters for combat experience and loot, but using the Judgment skill yielded no rewards, not even loot or combat experience, which made Song Jian lose interest in the Judgment skill instantly. He decided to treat it as a skill to be kept at the bottom of his chest, possibly never to be used in his lifetime. The cages were broken open one by one, and the unjudged Sinful Angels rushed out toward Song Jian. They bore ferocious expressions that seemed intent on tearing Song Jian apartand their strength was enough to chill the average player to the bone, their numbers bred despair. You, you cant possibly kill them, run away quickly, as long as you leave this place, you can survive! The one-winged angel who was fighting the evil power within him was perhaps the most willful amongst all the Sinful Angels. Hundreds of years had passed; others had already degenerated into monsters, but only he still clung to the last vestige of rationality in his mind; Song Jian glanced at him. He had some admiration for the angels perseverance until now, but the angels cheeks had begun to show faint dark magic patterns, and even on his pure white wings, a faint grey aura was emerging. Song Jian knew he would not last much longerperhaps ten days, perhaps five, or maybe in the next instant, this Sinful Angel imprisoned for hundreds of years would completely fall and become a monster just like the others; A Sinful Angel with a beastly face and clawed hands let out a piercing scream and pounced at Song Jian. It was small enough to have easily escaped from the cage, and behind it were seven or eight other Sinful Angels, who had fallen into darkness and were struggling fiercely, about to break free from their cages; Song Jian rushed toward this boss, the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand brutally stabbing into its body, and with the body impaled, he charged backward; The boss let out a pained howl; its claws reached for Song Jians head. Song Jian bent his right knee, slamming into the bosss abdomen. He yanked the Sky-breaking Sword out fiercely, causing a geyser of blood to spurt out. The boss was kicked down and rolled backward twice before quickly getting back on its feet; At that moment, a burly boss had also broken free from its cage, its massive body lunging at Song Jian like a heavy truck barreling down the freeway; Midway, the ferocious boss raised its sharp claws, with the metal-cold claws producing a sharp howling as they seemed to rip through the air, swiping viciously at Song Jian; Song Jians expression was solemn. More and more bosses were escaping their cages, and the entire dungeon was only as big as a training ground. If surrounded by these bosses, it would be difficult for Song Jian to break free. With a flick of his wrist, Song Jian executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, charging at the boss that was farthest away from him. In an instant, five or six streaks of cold light swept across the spot where Song Jian had just been standing; At this time, Song Jians sword had pierced deep into a newly liberated Sinful Angel. Critical damage numbers floated up from the bosss head. It tried to struggle, but having lost control over its body, moving even a finger became a remote hope; The Mysterious Moonlight Sword struck nine times in an instant, and the bosss body floated more than half a meter off the ground. When the Sky-breaking Sword halted, the boss crashed heavily onto the ground, and Song Jian, seizing the moment, turned around with the Thousand Swords Art surging forth; This time, Song Jian summoned more than fifty Spirit Swords, and the blazing Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, like shooting stars, sped toward a dozen charging bosses; After a series of booming sounds, all the bosses were struck down, covered in sword scars and burn marks, their Vitality Points greatly reduced; Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You cant possibly kill them all. Although they are sinful, after falling into darkness, they gained even stronger powers! The one-winged angel, who sat motionless in a cage, wore a distressed expression, as if he had once again overcome his evil thoughts and felt relieved, but the hint of blood in his eyes could not be dispelled; If you cant offer me any good advice, then could you please shut your mouth! Song Jian couldnt help but turn his head and shout at the one-winged angel as the Sky-breaking Sword viciously stabbed into an elite boss once more; Now, Song Jian was battling against the assault of three elite bosses, making the fight even more challenging. He had already been fiercely struck twice, his steps faltering; If it were just two or three bosses, it would only be a matter of time before Song Jian could take them down with his strength. But now, with over thirty bosses filling the training ground, they left hardly any space for Song Jian to dodge or move around; After taking a couple of heavy hits and losing over a thousand Vitality Points, Song Jian realized he couldnt keep this up, or he would eventually be surrounded and killed by these bosses; With that thought, Song Jian immediately flapped his Flame Light Wings and flew into the air to temporarily evade, but soon seven or eight Sinful Angels also spread their gray wings and soared up, lunging at Song Jian; The remaining Sinful Angels, though they had wings, had become heavier due to the strengthening and mutation of their bodies after falling into darkness, losing their ability to fly; Song Jian had little experience fighting in the sky, but these Sinful Angels, already fallen into darkness, had an abundance of experience, and even with only seven or eight of them, they gave Song Jian quite a headache; Damn it, if I could only release the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, I could wipe out all these bastards in one go! Song Jian wiped the blood seeping from the corner of his mouth and clenched his teeth in secret; Bang! A stabbing pain came from his back. Song Jian flipped in the air, swinging his Sky-breaking Sword upward, but the Sinful Angel behind him dodged agilely and gave him a mocking smile; Whoosh whoosh~ Song Jian flapped his Flame Light Wings, striking at the Sinful Angels closing in. These unjudged Sinful Angels seemed to dread the light wings behind Song Jian, and they immediately backed away; Judgment! Song Jian locked onto a Sinful Angel in the sky with his sword and bellowed; He had thought he wouldnt use the Judgment skill again, but now, facing the besiege of these bosses, Song Jians life was almost at stake, and he couldnt care less, unleashing it directly on a particularly ferocious Sinful Angel; A grand voice resounded, and a white beam of light immediately locked onto the Sinful Angel. No matter what, the Sinful Angel, having fallen into darkness, could not escape the fate of being erased; After the Judgment, the Sinful Angel instantly turned into ash, scattering in the air and drifting toward the ground; This scene instilled fear in all the Sinful Angels. Once judged, those who had fallen into darkness had only death to face. Soon, the cornered Sinful Angels became frantic, recklessly rushing at Song Jian; Chapter 915 - 915 916 Annihilation_1 ?Chapter 915: Chapter 916 Annihilation_1 Chapter 915: Chapter 916 Annihilation_1 Song Jian, suspended in mid-air, was surrounded by a group of Sinful Angels relentlessly attacking him. Two bosses even spread their arms and lunged at him, tightly hugging his body and biting at the armor on Song Jian with their teeth, while the remaining flying bosses also pounced on him, tangling up into a mass; Flame Light Wings continuously struck these bosses, leaving large swaths of black, charred marks on their bodies. The Sinful Angel bosses howled in pain, but none of them avoided the attack, clinging tightly to Song Jian, who soon became weighed down by the bosses and began plummeting toward the ground; The one-winged angel fighting desperately against evil thoughts suddenly showed a distressed expression, muttering to himself, Its impossible to win, youre definitely going to die, its impossible to win At that moment, the corner of the one-winged angels mouth curled up into a strange smile, and he whispered to himself, Do you feel the power of darkness? It is so strong. If you give up your current identity and embrace the darkness, you too can have such formidable power Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A moment later, the one-winged angels face drastically changed, and he began to tremble like a sieve, his forehead bulging with veins, his sweat quickly soaking his entire body; No, the Judgers legacy has not ended, I will surely obtain a just verdict! the one-winged angel roared, as if waking from a nightmare, he lay on the ground, propping himself up with his hands, taking deep breaths, sweat dripping downhe knew that his complexion must look terrifying; The Judgers legacy? Heh, are you referring to that dying human? a sinister voice rose next to the one-winged angel Zhuo Wens ear. This voice seemed to emanate from the depths of his heart, audible only to him: Watch as the last Judger of the Angel Clan is killed before your eyes. At that moment, you will entirely embrace the darkness and become one of us The sinister voice faded away, but the pained expression on Zhuo Wens face grew more intense. He shook his head in agony, trying to stand up: No, I cant just watch the Judger being killed by them, I cant! Zhuo Wen leaned on the bars of the cage, slowly standing up, gripping the bars with both hands, trying with all his might to pry them apart. But no matter how hard he tried, the bars were as immovable as if rooted to the ground; Having lost one of his angel wings was equivalent to losing half of his source of strength, and his body, after hundreds of years of imprisonment, had been continuously eroded by darkness. Now, his strength was probably no different from that of an ordinary human, leaving him no means of escaping the bonds of the cage; No! Zhuo Wen let out a low roar, a look of despair on his face. Watching Song Jian, who had already fallen from the sky, immediately surrounded by dozens of bosses, his heart also began to sink. Black magical patterns once again slowly appeared on his cheeks. The moment Song Jian died would be when he completely fell into darkness; At this moment, Song Jian felt a surge of intense pain throughout his body as bosses kept attacking him. However, he was utterly unable to fight back, completely encircled by bosses; all he saw were menacing, vile faces, tightly surrounding him; Vitality Points kept dropping, rapidly falling below 50%, and with only a little over three thousand Vitality Points left, he could hold on for no more than a dozen seconds before being killed by these creatures; Soul Wander! Song Jians figure instantly became transparent, darting through the dense encirclement. He flew through the monsters siege, and with a flap of his Flame Light Wings, he soared into the air. He took out a potion from the storage column that could restore Vitality Points in battle and guzzled it down, Song Jians face darkening terribly. There were simply too many monsters, and the space was too small, offering no room for him to dodge and maneuver. He could only fight head-on with these bosses, but with only a little over six thousand Vitality Points, how could he possibly clash with bosses that had more than a hundred thousand Vitality Points? Moreover, there were over thirty of these bosses; Glancing at the skill bar, the cooldown for Thousand Swords Art was still five seconds. Song Jians vertical eye on his forehead opened, locking onto the boss with the lowest Vitality Points among the mob with a brilliant pillar of light; A dazzling pillar of light blasted toward this boss, with a series of real damage points, amounting to five hundred, floating up from its head; Several bosses with flight ability immediately flapped their wings and rushed towards Song Jian in the air, but at that moment Song Jian was in soul state, and their attacks simply could not harm him; After the release of the Vertical eyes killing skill, the cooldown of Thousand Swords Art had also ended; Glancing at the remaining time of the Soul Wander state, with less than three seconds left, Song Jian slashed fiercely towards the ground, and in an instant, countless flames danced through the air like shooting stars, a hint of joy appearing at the corner of his mouth; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation! A dazzling red lotus slowly bloomed on the ground, its powerful suction drawing all the bosses on the ground towards its center; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, checked the Soul Wander time again, with less than a second left, spread his Flame Light Wings, and charged towards the center of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; The flying Sinful Angels behind him roared as they followed, like moths to a flame, utterly indifferent to whether their next step would lead them into the realm of death; Boom~ A loud noise erupted as scorching flames shot up into the sky, hot waves rolling out like shockwaves across the training field, instantly raising the air temperature by several tens of degrees; All the bosses trapped within the Sword Formation let out painful roars, and from afar, Zhuo Wen of the Angel Clan erupted with an unusual expression in his eyes, a single wing on his back suddenly bursting forth with a milky white light, and the black demonic markings on his face began to slowly recede; The giant flame lotus began to slowly close up, the Vitality Points of all bosses rapidly dropping, some even turning to ash, their numbers swiftly diminishing; After the huge lotus had completely closed, only less than ten bosses remained trapped within the Sword Formation, all of which were the darkest and most formidable ones. After the flame lotus had fully closed, a dazzling sword light was nurtured within the lotus, and a huge longsword appeared in midair, slashing fiercely towards the closed lotus; Boom~ After a loud bang, the dust settled, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of ash, while dozens of items of various colors lay scattered around; This time, Song Jian reaped a bountiful harvest, killing over thirty elite bosses above level forty-five in one go; just the Experience Points alone increased more than half, and the remaining equipment was enough to completely reequip the entire Elite Team of the City of Hope; Picking up all the items, Song Jians gaze locked onto the one-winged Angel still in the prison cage, and he slowly walked towards him; Chapter 916 - 916 917 Innocence_1 ?Chapter 916: Chapter 917 Innocence_1 Chapter 916: Chapter 917 Innocence_1 Seeing Song Jian approaching, the one-winged battle angel Zhuo Wen dropped to one knee, seemingly resigned to his fate. Respected Judger, Battle Angel Zhuo Wen salutes you. I am willing to accept your judgment and atone for the errors I have committed in the past, Zhuo Wen said, lowering his head to Song Jian. Do you know what the outcome will be if you are judged? Song Jian asked. Nearly all the angels in the Judgment Hall were there for the errors they had made and were waiting for judgment. Unfortunately, following the fall of Sky City, after centuries of lonely years, the majority of battle angels were seduced by the forces of darkness, breaking their vows and becoming slaves to those dark powersturning into monsters. But this battle angel before him, though also eroded by the dark forces quite a bit, remained resolute and did not succumb to the darkness, falling into a murderous monster. Only by undergoing judgment can I cleanse myself of the sins I bear. No matter the outcome, I will face it bravely! Zhuo Wen lifted his head, his eyes clear as he spoke to Song Jian. What Song Jian didnt know was that it was precisely because he had eradicated all the sinful angels who had fallen into darkness that Zhuo Wen received immense encouragement. It allowed him to temporarily break free from the dark forces and regain his sanity. At this moment, Zhuo Wen felt a relaxation he had never experienced before, wishing only to quietly wait for the adjudication of the Judgerthis had been his obsession for centuries. Song Jian looked at Zhuo Wen, raising the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and pointing it at him, he loudly recited, Judgment! The Sound of Judgment echoed in the sky, and a white beam of light descended from above, enveloping Zhuo Wen completely. The Judger judges the Sinful Angel Zhuo Wen. Verdict: Innocent. Zhuo Wen is restored to the glory of a Battle Angel! Song Jian was taken aback. To think that those detained in the Judgment Hall were all angels burdened with sins, how could Zhuo Wen possibly be innocent? Maybe there was a mistake before? Or perhaps after centuries of confinement, Zhuo Wen had in fact already atoned for himself? Song Jian speculated in his heart. A look of surprise appeared on Zhuo Wens face. He too seemed shocked and taken aback by the verdict, but soon his expression turned to one of relief, and a smile spread across his face. The white column of light that enveloped him didnt disappear but instead condensed continuously until it formed a single white feathered wing covering his back. Originally a one-winged Zhuo Wen, he had now been restored as a Battle Angel. Powerful strength flowed unceasingly from the Angels Wings, and Zhuo Wen let out a satisfied groan. This sensation of power had been absent for centuries, and today, it finally returned to him. Just like that, a cross-shaped sword appeared in his hand. With a casual swing, a large hole broke open in the cell before him, and Zhuo Wen walked out of his cage. Sky City has fallen. I fear I might be the last angel in this world, Zhuo Wen lamented. How can that be? Arent there many Sky Cities in this world? Song Jian said curiously. Ive heard that theres more than one Sky City. What you speak of is merely a projection of Sky City, whereas this city is the origin! Zhuo Wen gave Song Jian a glance, shaking his head, Even the Judger inheritance has been obtained by a human, Im afraid it wont take long for angels to become creatures of legend. Song Jian was somewhat at a loss for words. He could sense that Zhuo Wen was somewhat dissatisfied with him having attained the title of Angel Judger, but if he hadnt received the Judgers title, he wouldnt have been able to judge Zhuo Wen, and Zhuo Wen wouldnt have been able to get a not guilty verdict. Eventually, the darkness would erode him, and he would fall into becoming a monster just like the other Sinful Angels; I want to visit the Prayer Tower to see for myself. Inside the Sacred Spirit Temple there, there should be a considerable number of Heart of the Angel. As long as we have enough Heart of the Angel, the glory of Sky City will surely reappear in this world! A determined expression emerged on Zhuo Wens face. Since he was now the last Battle Angel in this world, the responsibility of rebuilding Sky City and restoring the Battle Angels glory naturally fell upon his shoulders; In fact, I once fought alongside a Battle Angel in Abyssal Hell, and his name was Kekaul! Song Jian hesitated before speaking, Sadly, he fell in battle within Abyssal Hell, but his roar coalesced into an Angel Egg. My friend hatched it, and it became his combat companion! What, are you saying that Im not the only angel in this world? Zhuo Wen suddenly became excited; He hasnt grown up yet, still looks like a child, only at level seven! said Song Jian, shaking his head; Level Seven Zhuo Wen mused for a moment, then plucked a feather from his Angels Wings and handed it to Song Jian, Since he has chosen to become your friends combat partner, I will respect his choice! Please pass this Angels Feather to him. Once he reaches level ten, he must return to Sky City and undergo the most orthodox Battle Angel training. The inheritance of the Battle Angels will be passed down through us two; that is his duty! Song Jian nodded, taking the Angels Feather and placing it into his inventory. He suddenly realized why Sky City appeared so close to Doomsday Cityperhaps it was because it sensed Xiao Yongs presence that it appeared here; After explaining everything, Zhuo Wen flapped his wings and flew toward the exit of Judgment Hall. Song Jian carefully searched the Judgment Hall once more and found nothing else, so he had to leave the instance; By the time Song Jian left the instance, the trace of the Battle Angel Zhuo Wen had already vanished. His gaze turned toward the white tower, and at that moment, Zhuo Wen was probably already inside it. Just then, a violent explosion suddenly came from afar; Boom~ S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A small mushroom cloud rose into the sky, and the ground of Sky City trembled slightly; Song Jian frowned and looked in that direction, unable to help but mutter, Who just dropped an intercontinental missile here? Of course, the power of the explosion was not comparable to an intercontinental missile. If it were really an intercontinental missile, this city floating among the clouds would probably have been shattered to pieces, utterly destroyed; After the explosion, Song Jian heard a roar like thunder. A monster wrapped in golden chains appeared before him. Several players were continuously attacking it, but their attacks were like mosquitoes around an elephant to the monsterannoying at best and without any real deterrent effect; Chapter 917 - 917 918 Task Sharing_1 ?Chapter 917: Chapter 918 Task Sharing_1 Chapter 917: Chapter 918 Task Sharing_1 My God, what kind of monster have we unleasheda supreme-level one, what kind of monster is that? Bonita, with her flaming red hair, was now drenched in sweat, looking at the towering creature over five meters tall with horror and shouting loudly; Keep attacking, this must be the biggest BOSS in the whole city, other players will definitely be attracted to it; as long as we can hold it off for a while, thats enough! Team leader Tula spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, clenched his teeth and said; This big guy is too terrifying, were no match for it, eight hundred thousand Vitality Points, my God, even if it stood still and let us hack at it, Im afraid it would take a day to kill! Magic Archer Yani drew her bow and notched an arrow, which shone with a red light and whistled towards the distant giant BOSS, only to burst into sparks on its shoulder without breaking through its defense; Twenty-three Vitality Points, this is my most powerful Burst Arrow, and it only caused twenty-three points of damage, can you believe that? Yani couldnt help but shout, I think our wisest choice right now is to run away quickly, to leave this damned city! Then our mission will fail! Tula immediately said, A Dark Gold Quality Skill Book for our own profession would slip away from us, are you willing to accept that? If you are, then we retreat right now! Several players exchanged glances, then looked at team leader Tula and shouted in unison, No! Then keep attacking! Tula gritted his teeth, then turned his head and yelled at a skinny boy, Solanda, didnt you get a skill that can stop the BOSS from automatically regenerating its Vitality Points? Use it quickly, or the damage we do to it wont be as much as it heals itself! Solanda nodded frantically with a look of panic, followed by six semi-transparent phantoms looking somewhat wooden; Kalarica, shrink Tula Solanda chanted the spell, a gray light burst forth from his palm and shot towards the BOSS like an arrow; In an instant, a trace of gray appeared on the surface of the BOSSs body, but it quickly disappeared as if it had been absorbed into its body; In the BOSSs status bar, a Regeneration Block debuff appeared; Seeing Solandas success, Tula nodded vigorously and said, Good, continue the attack, this big guy cant hit us, just attract enough players, and we can surely take this BOSS down. Dont forget, the instinct to snatch a BOSS is already in the players bones. Hahaha Several companions showed a hint of excitement on their faces, all laughing heartily; To others, they seemed to have encountered a super BOSS, preparing to gang up for loot, but in fact, who would know that this BOSS was just a hunting target for their mission; If they could get the loot that would be great, but if the BOSSs power exceeded their capabilities, then abandoning the loot to ensure mission completion was also an acceptable outcome; Theres a supreme-level BOSS, how lucky! Seeing the giant BOSS entwined with golden chains in the distance, Song Jians face showed a hint of joy as he hurried towards the BOSS; Seeing Song Jian running from afar, Tulas face showed a hint of joy, and he hurriedly called out, Hey, brother, weve found this BOSS, but hes too strong. What do you say we team up? The loot will be distributed according to the contribution! No problem! Song Jian twirled the Sky-breaking Sword and made a flourish with it, then said to Tula, But before that, could you share your quest with me? After all, this BOSS is your target monster, and whether it will drop any loot is still uncertain. Tula and his companions faces immediately turned sour as it seemed that their conversation had been overheard by the man in front of them. Make a decision fast, were about to have more company! Song Jian glanced at them and urged. Friend, isnt this a bit like profiteering off someone elses crisis? Tula said with a displeased look on his face. Hehe, a quest monster, huh? What if I shout out here that this is your quest monster? Do you think the players who come after will help you kill it? Song Jian chuckled, resting his entire body against the Sky-breaking Sword planted in the ground like a fire poker, making him look like a lump of rolling meat. Damn it! Yani cursed under his breath. Everyone knew that in such situations, most people would rather be safe than sorry. If Song Jian really shouted out that it was a quest monster after other players arrived, most of them would probably just stand by and watch. Players have no qualms about stealing a BOSS, but no one likes to be made a fool of. Therefore, if Song Jian did that, the number of players who would attack the BOSS would surely be few, and most would definitely stand by and watch. Even if Song Jian lied to them, it was much better to fight for the loot later than to work for someone else like a fool. Damn you, arent you afraid well join forces and take you down first? Bonita threatened with a ferocious look in her eyes, stepping forward and growling at Song Jian. Of course, thats one of your options. But do you think you can spare the energy to fight me while under the BOSSs attack? Song Jian replied with a smile. Although he was holding his weapon, he hadnt attacked the BOSS yet and was not currently the primary target since he was not in a combat state. The others exchanged glances, realizing that Bonitas words were just spoken in anger. If they really dared to make a move on Song Jian, he might be able to wipe them out all by himself. After all, once the battle started, this reigning-level BOSS would instantly become Song Jians ally. Fine, I can share the quest with you, but you must keep it a secret. Remember, there is a limit to the number of people a quest can be shared with! Team leader Tula sheathed his great sword and immediately made a decision, realizing that many players were already converging on their location. Any further delay would be disadvantageous for everyone. They were unaware that Song Jian also had a quest to kill a reigning-level BOSS and were worried that he might ruin their plans. Soon, Song Jian received a system notification. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Player Tula has shared the hidden quest Prison of Bonds with you. Quest requirements: Activate the six pillars of light in Sky City and release the High Priest Igurata from captivity. If the High Priest has been corrupted by the dark forces, then use your swords to end his life, allowing his soul to be set free! Quest rewards: A Dark Gold Quality Skill Book for your class! Jackpot! A delighted smile appeared on Song Jians face as he looked at the BOSS bound in golden chains, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. Chapter 918 - 918 919 Siege_1 ?Chapter 918: Chapter 919 Siege_1 Chapter 918: Chapter 919 Siege_1 The task reward is actually a professional skill book? Song Jian could hardly contain his joy. He knew that his current profession was that of an epic Sword Master. He could hardly ever meet a professional mentor, let alone learn any skills specific to his profession; Though common professions are mediocre, in any city you can find corresponding professional mentors. As long as youre willing to pay a certain price, you can learn new skills from them. A common profession player above level thirty usually possesses over a dozen skills. By leveling up these skills and combining them into combos, their power can be quite impressive; But for those with rare, epic, or even legendary level jobs, their professional mentors wander all over the world. Trying to learn a skill for their profession is truly a painstaking endeavor. Take Song Jian himself; the only skills he possessed in his profession were Sword Control Skill, Thousand Swords Art, and Soul Wander. Skills like Sword Shadow Clone were not even core skills of the Sword Master profession; some were mutated skills, while others were general-purpose skills; Hey, I said, Ive shared the task with you, what are you standing there for? Get moving! Yani looked at the unmoving Song Jian and felt a bit of dissatisfaction, shouting loudly; Haha, dont worry, watch me! Song Jian was in high spirits and didnt mind Yanis impolite attitude. He let out a laugh and swung his Sky-breaking Sword toward the giant BOSS in the distance; In an instant, more than fifty spirit swords engulfed in roaring flames flew toward the BOSS, leaving dark red trails in the air; The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art took Tula and the others by surprise. Over fifty spirit swords dancing in the air, with flames leaving scorching traces behind, was truly a spectacular sight. What, what kind of skill is this? Thats so cool, this skill must be at least dark gold peak, or even epic level, otherwise it wouldnt cause such a commotion! Just dont know how powerful it is. Hope its not just a pretty facade that cant even break the BOSSs defense! The group muttered quietly to themselves, even stopping their attacks, curious about the power of Song Jians move; Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The spirit swords flipped and flew above and below, slicing open wounds on the BOSSs body. The formidable defense of the BOSS was worth nothing in front of the spirit swords. Blood spurted like arrows, and the entire street echoed with the BOSSs pained roars; Boom, boom, boom! A series of violent explosions enveloped the BOSS, and Tula and the others changed their colors. Even though they couldnt see the BOSSs condition at the moment, they could still see chunks of damage numbers rising from the BOSSs head. Nearly a hundred thousand points were instantly slashed from the eight hundred thousand Vitality Points, which made Yani rub her eyes in disbelief; How is this possible Yani murmured softly to herself; Its terrifying. I, I have the feeling that he could take on this BOSS alone, Solandas face showed a hint of fear. Song Jian glanced at the few daydreamers and shouted loudly, Are you guys planning to let me take it down by myself? If so, there wont be any loot for you! Boss, if you eat meat, at least leave some soup for us to drink! A bitter expression crossed Yanis face; A few people were also awakened from their shock and began attacking the BOSS, but their damage was too low, barely reaching the threshold to break the defense, with double-digit damage numbers, which made each of them feel a bit embarrassed; Soon, more players approached; their first reaction upon seeing the BOSS was to attack immediately, without requests for quest sharing or joining teams like Song Jian did; A player stood atop a building, raising both hands, palms coming together to aim at the BOSS, murmuring spells under his breath. Quickly, vast ripples of red waved into being in the void before him, and a massive fireball emerged from the waves; This fireball was the size of a small car, with deep red flames roaring all over it, and a hint of dazzling gold light faintly visible on its surface. Go! the player roared softly, arms trembling slightly as if it took a great deal of effort to push forward, the fireball moved slowly at first, but after a few seconds, its speed increased, eventually letting out a deep whistling sound as it flew towards the BOSS like a meteorite falling to Earth; Elsewhere, a girl with a ponytail wore a solemn expression. She raised her hands high above her head, and massive black clouds gathered and swirled overhead. In no time, a vortex of clouds formed above her head, lightning flashing wildly within, thunder rumbling continuously. With the girls control, this thick cloud layer, spanning over one hundred meters in diameter, slowly moved above the BOSSs head, striking down with relentless lightning bolts, hitting its body. All the players arriving at the scene, upon seeing the BOSS, unilaterally deployed the most powerful abilities they could control; To gain loot from a wild BOSS like this, one had to inflict significant damage, otherwise, they would have no rights to collect anything; However, while the players skill were impressive in show, they did less damage than a single Spirit Sword wielded by Song Jian, and in no time, dozens of players had gathered, attacking the BOSS frantically; A lord-level BOSS, almost all the players present were encountering one for the first time, and they understood that such a terrifying BOSS likely dropped items of very high quality; Just then, tens of Spirit Swords bombarded the BOSS, and as terrifying numbers floated above its head, its Vitality Points visibly plummeted by a substantial amount, causing the surrounding players to curse under their breaths at the same time; At this point, the BOSSs aggro was completely focused on Song Jian alone as it took large strides, chasing after him, while other players didnt have to worry about their damage drawing the BOSSs attention; Damn it, why does every BOSS template have such high Vitality Points! Song Jian cursed softly, leaping forward vigorously, and then a thick iron chain whipped cruelly onto the spot where he had been standing; The golden chains that were supposed to bind the BOSS had turned into its weapon after it broke free, and it was these chains that extended the BOSSs attacks by dozens of meters, making it very difficult for Song Jian to dodge. Song Jians mind stirred, and the Flame Light Wings materialized behind him; he flew into the sky as the BOSS let out a roar, brandishing the iron chain wrapped around its right hand, whipping towards Song Jian in mid-air; Song Jian moved nimbly, as if he had eyes on his back, his wings fluttered when the chain whipped at him, drawing an arc in the air and evading; Seeing Song Jian flying towards the white tower, the BOSS seemed to hesitate, standing still, but just at that moment, Song Jian turned around and released the Thousand Swords Art at him again; Tens of Spirit Swords slashed fiercely, and the intense pain made the BOSS go berserk, striding quickly after Song Jian; Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. PS: Thank you One Night Song of Mourning Chaos for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 919 - 919 920 Can the BOSS Fly Too_1 ?Chapter 919: Chapter 920: Can the BOSS Fly Too?_1 Chapter 919: Chapter 920: Can the BOSS Fly Too?_1 Is that guy an NPC? The damage is terrifying! The figure looks familiar, seems like the lord of City of Hope, but werent his wings the Wings of Steel? How did they turn into Flame Light Wings? Holy crap, 98,000 damage, is this even human? More and more players were attracted by the commotion of the battle; considering how small Sky City was, the ruckus released by the BOSS alerted everyone in the city. It wouldnt take long before all players that could enter Sky City would be drawn here; Song Jian had once again performed the Thousand Swords Art, but the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation he had been hoping for still did not appear, leaving him visibly disappointed; The power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was immense, but the triggering method was random. It might trigger on the first try, or it might not even trigger after a dozen attempts. Song Jian would have preferred the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation to be less powerful if only the activation were under his control rather than random; Leaping onto the white tower, Song Jian turned his head toward the BOSS and immediately saw dozens of golden chains flying towards him; Song Jians face changed, and as the Flame Light Wings flapped rapidly, he dodged to one side. Dozens of chains smashed down onto the tower, but still, one hit him, knocking him down from mid-air; Boom~ Song Jian crashed into a stone house fiercely, causing the entire house to collapse under the massive impact, dust billowing into the sky. The BOSS, still unyielding, grabbed the golden chain on his body and once again whipped it fiercely at the already-collapsed stone house; Bang, bang, bang~ Huge stones were smashed into rubble, and the stone house was reduced to ruins, yet the BOSS couldnt see Song Jians figure; Rumble~ Other players attacks followed immediately, but in the eyes of the BOSS, these players were no different from annoying flies. Though they didnt do much damage, they were extremely bothersome; With a low growl, the BOSS swung its left hand fiercely behind him, sending dozens of golden chains flying back at the players, and after a series of roars, the players attacking the BOSS were decimated in an instant. A player who didnt dodge in time was severely injured by the chains. His face full of horror, he leaned against a broken wall and hurriedly pulled out a potion to guzzle down; The damage from this guy is terrifying! Damn it, Solan got one-shot. Everyone get to a spot 30 meters away from the BOSS and attack from there, no getting closer! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Song Jian was in a soul state, flying in mid-air. The BOSSs damage was too terrifying, so he dared not get too close and could only use Thousand Swords Art to continuously attack the BOSS; The previous strike had directly caused over three thousand points of critical damage. If it werent for the invincibility effect of Soul Wander for the first three seconds, the following attacks from the BOSS could have immediately triggered Song Jians passive talent Enemy of Death God. Quickly, the BOSS on the ground locked onto Song Jian in mid-air. Song Jians position was now out of the BOSSs attack range, and since the BOSS didnt seem to have wings behind it, it probably couldnt fly, which allowed Song Jian to calmly recover in mid-air. An Advanced Healing Potion was clearly not enough to replenish his Vitality Points to full, so Song Jian guzzled a second one, waiting for the cooldown period of Thousand Swords Art. Seeing Song Jian fly into the mid-air, the BOSS on the ground raised its head and let out a roar. The golden chains entwined around its body also began to transform at this moment; The iron chains that were originally emitting a faint golden glow slowly became stained with a black aura. A few seconds later, the iron chains restraining the BOSS had all turned black, which made Song Jians heart sink, sensing that something bad was about to happen; Soon, the iron chains wrapped around the BOSSs body started to move slowly. Before long, all the chains had slipped onto the BOSSs two arms, winding from shoulders to wrists and dragging a long section on the ground; At that moment, Song Jian saw a sinister smile form at the corners of the BOSSs mouth, and its eyes, looking at him, were filled with intense killing intent; In fact, the iron chains on this dominion-level BOSS originally suppressed it when first released, but as time passed, if the players were unable to kill the BOSS within a certain time, those chains would become tainted by the BOSSs dark aura and transform into its weapon; Now, these iron chains had become the dominion-level BOSSs weapons, greatly enhancing its strength. Countless chains moved on the BOSSs body, weaving and intertwining with each other. In short order, they had congealed into wing-like structures behind the BOSS; Swoosh~ The huge iron chains formed a pair of wide, butterfly-like wings that propelled the BOSS into flight; Damn, it can do that? Song Jian was startled, and after casting Thousand Swords Art at the BOSS, he quickly flapped his Flame Light Wings and fled into the distance; This time, Thousand Swords Art had only summoned just over thirty Spirit Swords. Song Jians mind suddenly flickered, realizing that the more his attention was divided, the fewer Spirit Swords he would summon, and the more focused he was, the more he would be able to summon; Those times when he triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, Song Jians attention was highly focused, completely intent on killing the BOSS before him; However, now was not the time for Song Jian to experiment. Although the BOSSs flying speed was slower than the Flame Light Wings, the range of its chain attacks from the arms was extremely wide. If he didnt flee, he would likely be ensnared by the BOSS once again; With that thought, he flapped the Flame Light Wings twice, and Song Jians figure flitted through Sky City like lightning; Swoosh~ The chains on the BOSSs arms kept flowing, its arms swinging. Over ten iron chains, like steel tentacles, closely pursued Song Jian, who could only fly at a low altitude, using the buildings within Sky City to dodge the BOSSs attacks; Most players, seeing the BOSS become even more formidable, stood still, as the BOSSs damage was too high, capable of instantly killing any squishy class with a single hit. Even for tank classes, a single blow would leave them critically wounded. If the BOSS were to use a skill, tank classes too would be killed in one strike; Only the members of Tulas squad, after a look at each other, gritted their teeth and gave chase. Ranged classes continuously attacked from behind, while the melee classes did not dare to get close and could only stand by the ranged classes side. Should the BOSS attack, the melee classes would rush to intercept, ensuring the DPS of the ranged classes; Damn it, this task is way beyond our level! Yani shot an arrow at the BOSSs back and roared in a low voice; All our classes are at least of rare-tier, isnt one Skill Book enough motivation for you to risk your lives? Tula glared at Yani fiercely and said, If youre unwilling, you can quit the mission! Damn, after coming this far, you want me to give up? Yani shot back a glare at Tula and growled, If it werent for this guy, do you think Id give up? Looking at the distance where Song Jian was flying low, Tula revealed an indescribable expression. At this point, he really didnt know whether sharing the mission with Song Jian had been a loss or a gain for them; Chapter 920 - 920 921 Proactive Release_1 ?Chapter 920: Chapter 921: Proactive Release_1 Chapter 920: Chapter 921: Proactive Release_1 Hidden tasks in the game can often be shared, but the overall task rewards dont change, meaning that for each additional person who completes the task, the rewards for others get diluted. If it werent for Song Jian, Tula and his team might have gotten a Skill Book of epic profession for each member upon completion of the task. However, with the addition of Song Jian, they could only possibly get a Dark Gold or even a gold-quality Skill Book each. The more people sharing the task, the lower the tier of Skill Books each person receives. Sharing the task with Song Jian actually filled every member of Tulas team with dissatisfaction, as it would dilute their rewards. But now it seemed that without Song Jian, they wouldnt be able to complete the task at all. We cant have no contribution at all, right? That would be too embarrassing, Solanda murmured, feeling somewhat ashamed. Full output! Tula said with a grimace, feeling like he was riding on someone elses coattailsan intolerable feeling for someone with strong pride. Boss, should we use that move? Solanda suddenly asked. No, thats our life-saving skill, and its not time to use it yet, Tula said immediately. Yani, fly up and attack from the sky. Be careful and keep your distance. Among Tulas team, only Yani had the ability to fly. The others could only attack from the ground, but often Song Jian and the BOSS would fly high out of their attack range. No problem, boss. Leave it to me, Elf Wings! With a thought, Yani materialized a pair of transparent, luminescent wings on his back. The wings, though seeming delicate and covered in fine patterns, resembled the intricacy of a spiders web. Yani took to the air, bow in hand, closely following behind the BOSS, unleashing skills constantly. His damage against the dominion-level BOSS was too lowjust barely penetrating defenses with most hits in the double digits and occasionally bursting into hundreds, which to the BOSS was no different than a mosquito bite. If it werent for the debuff on the BOSSs status bar preventing recovery, Yanis damage would probably be less than the BOSSs automatic Vitality Point regeneration. At that moment, Song Jian flew high, then dove toward the streets, his unpredictable flight trajectory dodging the BOSSs attacks time and again. However, a prolonged defense inevitably leads to failure, and Song Jian was once again struck hard by several iron chains on his back. A mouthful of blood sprayed out, and his recently recovered over five thousand Vitality Points were reduced by half in an instant. Song Jian was slammed down onto the street, causing large stone slabs to shatter. He felt a tingle in his scalp and saw a dark shadow flying toward him from the corner of his eye. Soul Wander was still on cooldown. With a thought, Song Jians figure vanished from the spot, and a dozen black iron chains passed through where he had been. Gasping for breath in the broken Divine Country, Song Jian gulped down a potion with glug, glug sounds. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Divine Country had already been nourished by the soul power of two dominion-level BOSSes. The mountain range in the distance was almost back to its original state, with the fine cracks on the surface no longer visible and little saplings beginning to sprout in the mountains, suggesting that in not too long, the entire mountain range would return to its lush state. What a pity, the Divine Country hasnt fully recovered yet, otherwise, I could have dragged the BOSS straight into the Divine Country and used divine power to grind it to death! Song Jian clenched his teeth, guzzling down potion after potion, thinking to himself; Unfortunately, this idea of his was not going to be realized for a long time to come. Not to mention how long it would take for the Divine Country to recover, even if it were fully restored, without divine power, Song Jian wouldnt be able to harness the power of the Divine Country to hunt down the BOSS. After his Vitality Points were fully restored, Song Jian immediately left the Divine Country. At that moment, he saw the BOSS charging towards Tulas team. Yani was awkwardly dodging the sky full of iron chains, while on the street below, Tula and the others were attacking the BOSS with all their might, Tula had even rushed right in front of the BOSS with a double-handed sword, desperately hacking at its thighs; Song Jian floated in mid-air, his gaze locked on the BOSS, and with a thought, the Invisible Sword Qi inside him surged like a tide into the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Song Jian whispered in a low voice, Thousand Swords Art! In an instant, the Thousand Swords Art, which normally consumed only one hundred forty Sword Qi Value, drained all of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi in a flash, and sharp Sword Qi burst forth from the surface of the Sky-breaking Sword like lightning; In a split second, sixty Spirit Swords ablaze with raging flames appeared around Song Jians body. As he flung his right hand forward, the Spirit Swords emitted a deep roar, transforming into blazing hot flames during flight. These flames looked like red lotus leaves, ultimately converging to form a giant fiery red lotus flower; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation! Song Jian shouted lowly, and the red lotus bloomed explosively, enveloping the Dominating-class BOSS within it; Sword Qi slashed towards the BOSS relentlessly, the scorching flames bombarding its body nonstop. The horrifying temperature cracked its skin and flesh in an instant; Rolling heat waves swept in all directions, causing all the surrounding players to turn pale and retreat hastily. Being caught in such fearsome flames would undoubtedly mean more bad luck than good; Tula and the others brightened up, never expecting Song Jian to have such a terrifying move up his sleeve. Seeing the smile that appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth, Tula breathed a sigh of relief; In fact, Song Jian himself hadnt expected that he would be able to trigger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation directly. It was just that the more Invisible Sword Qi he used, the more powerful the skill would be. Song Jian had subconsciously wanted to strengthen the power of the Thousand Swords Art, but he had accidentally hit the bullseye! The scorching Karmic Fire Red Lotus, mixed with the tyrannical and sharp Sword Qi, was like a giant millstone, grinding against the power of the Dominating-class BOSS; The BOSSs roars echoed through Sky City, and after a stalemate of no more than three seconds, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus erupted with a wave of heat, its sixty petals began to close slowly, executing the final grind on the BOSS; At this moment, the BOSSs Vitality Points had dropped to less than one-third. Desperation was written all over its face as it seemed to foresee its tragic end; A massive sword phantom emerged from the closing lotus, growing bit by bit in midair. The moment it fully formed, resolute golden Sword Qi blossomed from the sword, as if an invisible hand was maneuvering it, and it struck fiercely at the closing lotus; Chapter 921 - 921 922 One-Sword Instant Kill_1 ?Chapter 921: Chapter 922: One-Sword Instant Kill_1 Chapter 921: Chapter 922: One-Sword Instant Kill_1 ` This longsword, nurtured from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus, looked ninety percent similar to the Sword Immortal weapon Song Jian had seen before. When the sword floated up and slashed towards the closing red lotus, the BOSS immediately went mad; Under the terror of death, the BOSS frantically swung the iron chains on its arms, which seemed to have a mind of their own as they constantly moved around the BOSS. In a short time, they wove a massive iron net that completely enveloped the BOSS; In the scorching heat of the surrounding Red Lotus Karma Fire, the black iron chains quickly heated to a red glow, but the BOSS, protected by the chains, saw its Vitality Points stop dropping; Just then, a huge sword split down from the sky, and the glowing red chains didnt provide any defense at all, shattering instantly under the impact of the sword; A streak of cold light flashed by, and the blade of the sword plunged directly into the neck of the BOSS, penetrating effortlessly, blood gushing forth like a fountain; With a thump sound, the BOSSs enormous head fell to the ground, and a few seconds later, its massive body swayed continuously, finally crashing down, raising a cloud of dust; Scattered all around the corpse of the BOSS were pieces of red iron chains, which, like burnt-through charcoal, flickered with red light a few times before slowly fading away and turning back into pieces of scrap steel; Seeing the BOSS fall, Song Jian finally let out a long sigh of relief, having at last taken down this difficult foe. This BOSS had virtually no weaknesses, capable of one-shotting any leather-armored profession and severely injuring even plate-armored ones with a single frontal hit. Its defense was incredible, Yani, the Magic Archer, needed to go all out just to inflict triple-digit damage. If it werent for the anti-regeneration effects afflicting the BOSS, the damage dealt might not have outpaced its healing; The BOSSs movement speed was also not slow. After mastering the chains, it even acquired the ability to fly. Most importantly, its Vitality Points were much higher than other command-level BOSSes. If Song Jian hadnt had a stroke of insight during the fight and channelled all his Sword Qi into the Thousand Swords Art, triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it might not have been possible to kill this command-level BOSS so quickly. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If you had to point out a weakness of this BOSS, its probably its inability to control too many minions at once! Song Jian stroked his chin, pondering; perhaps it was for this reason that this command-level BOSS was strengthened in various ways; Not far away, Tula and the others with pale faces also took a long breath of reliefit was indeed too dangerous. They had only fought with the BOSS for less than thirty seconds and nearly got wiped out. If it hadnt been for Song Jian suddenly appearing at the last moment, drawing the BOSSs attention away, they might all have been dead by now; Looking at the corpse of the BOSS, they all wore incredulous expressionsit was unfathomable to them that the BOSS, which had almost wiped their group out, was instantly killed by a single sword stroke from Song Jian; Just now, didnt the BOSS still have over four hundred thousand Vitality Points left? Yani, doubting his life, muttered softly; Four hundred sixteen thousand three hundred points! Tulas lips moved slightly, and a trickle of fresh blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. Although he wasnt a Shield Warrior, he had prepared to sacrifice himself to protect his teammates just moments ago, stubbornly holding off the BOSS. Because of that, Tula suffered several heavy hits from the BOSSif his teammates hadnt thrown in all their trump cards, Tula wouldnt have lasted until Song Jian appeared and would have already become a corpse; Song Jian took a deep breath and looked towards the loot dropped by the BOSS. An epic item, radiating a purple-red glow, lay quietly beside the corpse of the BOSS. There were also two golden-quality items, three silver-quality, and a large pile of blue and green materials; A major haulthis was definitely a major haul! In his mind, a rumbling sound echoed; it was the sound of the Shattered Divine Realm healing. The previously parched and cracked land began to slowly recover. Trenches were automatically filled in, and in just over ten seconds, all the cracks large and small on the ground were gone, and though the land still looked desolate, it was completely different from the spiderweb-like cracked land before. ` The soul power of a Dominion level BOSS is indeed mighty; its even better than what could be repaired by the soul power of ten Lord level BOSSes! Song Jian secretly rejoiced in his heart. The most important thing was that the completion of the Sword Immortals Path had taken another step forward, having successively killed three Dominion level BOSSes. In Song Jians view, that was incredibly lucky; He glanced at the items dropped by the BOSS, and his eyes immediately fixated on an item radiating a purple-red glow. Without any hesitation, Song Jian reached out and picked it up; Im taking this item, no objections, right? Song Jian waved the item in his hand and asked the Tula party; No, no objections, even if you take all the spoils, we wont complain, as long as the mission is completed! Tula said with a smile plastered all over his face; At this moment, Tula and his groups attitude towards Song Jian had done a complete one-eightyan almost groveling demeanoras if they were just short of clinging to Song Jians leg and asking, Boss, need any leg accessories? If it werent for Song Jian, not only would they have failed the mission, but they probably would have all perished here. Now, saying that Song Jian had saved their lives went unopposed; Song Jian smiled faintly and placed the item in his inventory. This venture into Sky City, the loot, probably had the highest value of all! The rest is yours to take; you did put in a fair amount of effort after all! Song Jian gestured at the remaining spoils; Instantly, Tula and the others faces turned beet red. Their total damage to the BOSS, when combined, might not even compare to a fraction of what Song Jian had dealt. His remark about their effort sounded almost like a taunt. If Song Jians expression hadnt been seriously earnest, they might have already jumped up in protest; Thank you, boss. Thank you, boss! Tula quickly gathered the rest of the spoils. He had noticed other players were approaching. Competing for a BOSS might not be their forte, but when it came to snatching up loot dropped by a BOSS, each player was formidable in their own right! Indeed, before they could pick up all the items, they heard someone shouting, Hey, I say, this BOSS was killed by all of us together. Isnt it a bit unfair for just you few to pick up all the spoils? Tula and his group turned to look, and a group of players, seemingly from the same alliance, began to slowly gather around. Behind them, more and more players started to converge; During the BOSS hunt, indeed, many players joined the attack, but most were ranged classes just there to leech damage. After all, having dealt damage entitled one to loot rights over the BOSS spoils. But when it came to truly wishing to hunt the BOSS, aside from Song Jian and Tulas group, there were no others. To them, dealing a little damage or ten thousand damage didnt make much practical difference; Chapter 922 - 922 923 The Greatest Contributor_1 ?Chapter 922: Chapter 923: The Greatest Contributor_1 Chapter 922: Chapter 923: The Greatest Contributor_1 Hey, come on, have you got no shame? Yani cursed directly, pointing at the player who had spoken and yelled, How much damage did you do to the BOSS? Did you even hit a thousand points? You didnt even match the BOSSs automatic Vitality recovery. After the initial hit at the start, you just stood by and watched, no contribution whatsoever. And now you still want a share of the loot? Yani was furious with these players. After Song Jian had fled into the Shattered Divine Realm, nearly all the aggro from the BOSS was on them. The rest of the players did nothing but spectate, not attacking the BOSS at all, which was why the fight had been so tough. They had been forced to use all their trump cards, and the elite BOSS beast souls summoned by Solanda had all vanished. Hmph, did you few kill this BOSS? Clearly, it was that brother who did! Zuo Wuquan curled his lip and said to Yani, Compared to us, you just did a bit more damage. Laughing at someone fifty steps away when youre at one hundred steps yourself, is that amusing? Yeah, we dont want that brothers share of the loot, but you picked up so much. You ought to share some with us. Dont be too greedy! Zuo Wuquan sneered. He had seen that Tula and the others had already played all their trump cards, their current strength probably reduced to a mere five or six-tenths of their usual. Most importantly, Zuo Wuquan had picked his target well; he was only bothering Tula. As for Song Jian Zuo Wuquan stole a glance at Song Jian, who stood to the side, and his heart couldnt help but race. A BOSS with over 800,000 Vitality Pointsif he encountered such a terrifying BOSS in the wild, he would turn tail at the first opportunity, sparing no Acceleration Skill to put as much distance between them as possible, never giving the BOSS another glance. Yet, such a BOSS had actually been killed, and right before his eyes, no less. If Zuo Wuquan hadnt recognized Song Jian, he wouldve thought the killer was an NPC professional. How could a player possibly have such terrifying strength? Trying to take advantage of such a person, Zuo Wuquan thought, was no different from courting death. As the crowd around them grew larger, a smug smile appeared on Zuo Wuquans face. Though they were members of a small alliance of a dozen or so players from Doomsday City, in the matter of distributing the BOSSs loot, he now considered himself the representative of the majority. Show everything youve picked up, and lets divide it equally! Zuo Wuquan shouted, Everyone contributed, so its finders share! Right, finders share, weve contributed too! Zuo Wuquans teammates shouted along. Tulas expression was unsightly. There were too many of them, and whether they had come on their own or hired help, everyone who could reach Sky City shared one thingthey were confident in their own abilities. In other words, they were all elite players, stronger than the typical gamer. With at least fifty to sixty people closing in, they had no chance against such a group, especially after they had depleted all their abilities. Captain, maybe we should Fear flashed across Soradas face as he whispered to Tula. Impossible. Look how many of them there are. Do you think we should share the loot we risked our lives for with this trash? Yani immediately snapped back angrily, glaring at Sorada. But there are so many of them Sorada shrank his neck, avoiding Yanis eyes. Tula looked troubled. If it came to a fight, they were no match for the crowd, but he couldnt bear to hand over the hard-won loot. As they hesitated, Song Jian approached and said, The BOSS is down, time to turn in the quest, right? The group had shared the quest with Song Jian but hadnt told him where to turn it in. The quest details didnt specify either, so completing the quest and obtaining the items required sticking with Tula and the others. Tulas face brightened. Looking at the large group of players nearby, he said worriedly, But they If they block the way, kill them! Song Jian said coolly, taking the lead and walking towards the crowd. Tula hurriedly followed closely behind him. Seeing Tula following Song Jian, Zuo Wuquans face changed, and without saying a word, he and his teammates turned and left. The other players also fell silent, clearing a path for Song Jian to walk through with an indifferent expression on his face. Tula and his company followed closely behind Song Jian, with Yani giving several players a fierce stare. But those who met his gaze quickly looked away, which gave Yani a sense of exhilaration. The previous battle between Song Jian and the BOSS was witnessed by almost everyone. Some players from other regions didnt know Song Jian, but the majority in Sky City were from nearby Doomsday City. Finding out that such a powerful player was in their realm, they felt honored to spread the word of Song Jians power, some even exaggerating a bit. However, in the face of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, these players realized that their previous exaggerations of Song Jians power now seemed almost like they were underselling him. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, Song Jian led Tula and the others away from there. Under Tulas guidance, they arrived at the edge of Sky City. Beyond lay a mere ten meters of roiling white clouds where one could stand, but any further and they would fall through the clouds. This area was practically the outskirts of Sky City, and even in its most prosperous times, probably few would choose to live here. Its just ahead. We stumbled upon this place by chance, Tula said, pointing towards the rolling clouds ahead. Shortly, a low tree stump appeared before Song Jian. The stump was less than one meter in height but was incredibly wide, with a diameter of over twenty meters. Had the tree still been alive, it would have been thousands of years old. In front of this low stump was a large hole, and an elderly Goblin with brown-green skin stood in front of the stump, leaning on a walking stick as though waiting for something. Upon seeing Tulas group, the old Goblins deeply wrinkled face showed a slight smile of relief. How unexpected, you really killed it! he said. The old Goblins gaze swept over everyones face, and when he saw Song Jian, there seemed to be a moment of surprise, which quickly turned into understanding as he nodded and smiled at him, It seems that you were the biggest contributor to this quest, young man! Chapter 923 - 923 924 Skill Book_1 ?Chapter 923: Chapter 924 Skill Book_1 Chapter 923: Chapter 924 Skill Book_1 Song Jian noticed the goblin approaching him and nodded slightly. He found that the goblin was just an ordinary NPC of level ten, with nothing particular about him, a fact that struck him as strange; Knowing that the tasks that offer skill books for various professions shouldnt possibly be issued by a mere level ten goblin, and the difficulty of this task, to slay a Sovereign Level BOSS, matched the reward. But why then, was the task issuers power so low? You must know, players are not just able to kill monsters, these NPC professionals, in the eyes of the players, are essentially no different from those monsters; If he can offer such a generous reward, then he must also possess the strength to protect these rewards! Song Jian thought to himself; sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You have completed it well, here is your reward! The old goblin did not pay much attention to Song Jian but instead drew out several pale golden skill books from his chest and handed them to Tula and the others; If this BOSS had been killed by Tula and his group, then the pale golden quality skill books would definitely not satisfy them. But now, it was no different from picking it up for free; all of them were overjoyed, and after receiving the skill books, they immediately chose to learn them; When it was Song Jians turn, the old goblins face showed a troubled expression and he said to Song Jian, On you, I sense two powerful professional skills, one you already possess, the other is unattainably high, yet you are already on the right path. Which professions skill book should I give you? Song Jian was startled, what was going on? Could it be that this old goblin of just level ten had Unique Profession skill books? Elder, if possible, I hope to obtain the skill book for that more powerful profession! Song Jian said respectfully; The old goblin smiled, nodded, and said, Pursuit of power is everyones ideal, theres no harm in it, but to acquire more powerful skills, one must put forth greater effort! If you choose the skill of your current profession, then you dont need to pay any additional price, after all you have completed the task requirements. However, if you wish to pursue a more powerful skill, then you must be willing to put in more effort! the old goblin said seriously, This is an additional quest, can also be seen as an extra test for you, after all, the chances to acquire that profession are really too small! No problem, I am willing to accept the test! Song Jian said without hesitation; he had thought he was going to get a skill book for the Sword Master profession, but to his surprise, he could also get one for the Swordsman Immortal profession; Its just an extra task! Song Jian thought to himself, the corner of his mouth unwittingly revealing a smile, I can solo a Sovereign Level BOSS, what task can possibly be too difficult for me? I see your bravery and a tenacious heart in pursuit of strength! the old goblin nodded and said, As long as you can bring back a Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel, then you can pick one suitable for yourself from these three skill books! Legendary quality Heart of the Angel? Song Jians face showed a look of surprise. You should know, he had seen a Heart of the Angel before, and even after the fall of a Four-winged War Angel, it would only drop a golden quality Heart of the Angel. To get a legendary one, it would require at least an eight-winged or above War Angel to fall; Furthermore, the Heart of the Angel did not condense upon every death, only those War Angels with particularly strong willpower would condense their own Heart of the Angel just before their demise; Elder, do you have a grudge against the Angel Clan? Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face. He had fought side by side with the angel Kekaul and even saved him, so Song Jians reputation with the Angel Clan had already reached friendly, although just barely. For Song Jian, he was still unwilling to damage this friendship; Haha, I am not asking you to kill anyone from the Angel Clan. I am just asking you to retrieve something of mine! the old goblin laughed heartily, seemingly noticing Song Jians concern and explained, You just need to go to a certain place in Sky City, help me get back something of my own, this will not harm anyones interests! Moreover, if you can take up this quest, I can give you the quest reward in advance! The old goblin then cast another tempting bait; What, youll give me the quest reward in advance? Song Jian was momentarily stunned, then quickly nodded and said, No problem, Ill take the quest! System: You have taken up the legendary-level quest released by the Mysterious Person, Heart of the Angel! Quest Requirement: Find a Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel inside Holy Spirit Hall in Sky City and hand it over to the Mysterious Person! Quest Reward: Unique Profession Skill Book, choose one out of three! Quest Failure: Annihilation! Seeing Song Jian take the quest, the old goblin seemed to heave a sigh of relief, pulling out three skill books radiating purplish-red light from his chest and placing them before Song Jian. Tula and the others gasped when they saw the skill books produced by the goblin, skill books of Epic Quality! You should know, they too had fantasized about owning an Epic Quality skill book, but that was incredibly difficult. To acquire an epic skill, one must first possess a profession of epic quality, ordinary, excellent, and rare professionsall could not possess an epic skill book; These professionals could acquire advanced skills or variant skills, which were just as powerful as epic skills, and were easier to obtain compared to epic skills; However, it couldnt stop the players passion for pursuing high-quality skills. You must know that Epic Quality skills can also be advanced and mutated, its just that the chances of advancement and mutation are a hundred times harder compared to ordinary professions! Song Jians Soul Wander skill was actually a variant skill, derived from a mutation of a golden quality skill; After taking the quest, Song Jian couldnt wait to look at the three skill booksall were for the Swordsman Immortal profession, each invaluable. Song Jian even wanted to snatch all three books for himself; But, unfortunately, his strong spiritual attribute made him aware of the formidable seals on these three skill books; if he dared to snatch them, the consequence would not be too pleasant; Soul-Slaying Vermilion Bird Sword Body, Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body, Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Bodythese, these three books are all for cultivating sword bodies? Song Jians eyes shone, wishing he could take all three skill books into his possession; Chapter 924 - 924 925 Key of Sacred Light_1 ?Chapter 924: Chapter 925: Key of Sacred Light_1 Chapter 924: Chapter 925: Key of Sacred Light_1 ` As a Sword Immortal a reservist, if he didnt master a skill related to the sword body, Song Jian felt that it would be embarrassing even to greet others when venturing out; Thats also why, after mastering the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian was heartbroken, as losing other skills was bearable, but losing the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body skill, which was also devoured by the Thousand Swords Art, pained him to the bones; The Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body was simply the most perfect explosive skill. Once unleashed, it absolutely carried the ability to turn the tides of battle. All attributes, as well as the power of skills, almost doubled. To call it explosive was no exaggeration. Moreover, under Song Jians deliberate cultivation, the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body had already reached a very high level. To put it bluntly, being with or without the Immortal Sword Body activated were completely different states; Now, when Song Jian saw three Skill Books for cultivating sword bodies laid out before him, his joy was imaginable; Soul-Slaying Vermilion Bird Sword Body, Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body, Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, geez, the names of these three Skill Books alone are so impressive. Which one should I pick? Song Jian instantly faced a decision paralysis, not knowing which one to choose; S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old man, may I take a closer look at the content of these Skill Books? You should know, if I choose a Skill Book that isnt suitable for me, and then fail to complete the task, that would really be a trouble! Song Jian cautiously said; It should be noted that this was a Legendary Level quest. If he completed it, all would be well. Should he fail to complete it, it would mean eradication, and he wondered if his Enemy of Death God talent could save his life! Of course, you can check the detailed content of all three books! the old Goblin said with a beaming smile; On hearing this, Song Jian was too eager to wait and touched the three Skill Books with his fingers, carefully making his choice; The Soul-Slaying Vermilion Bird Sword Body could significantly enhance his ability to perceive spiritual entities. Once cultivated, no demon or ghost could escape his detection, and hed possess an extremely high damage bonus against these so-called spiritual entities; At the pinnacle of cultivation, Song Jian could transform into the body of the Southern Li Ming Fire Vermilion Bird, wielding powerful fire-based area-of-effect damage; The description is quite impressive, but Im not sure how this Southern Li Ming Fire compares with my Red Lotus Karma Fire in terms of power! Song Jian thought to himself. However, having already mastered Red Lotus Karma Fire, he suddenly lost interest in this Southern Li Ming Fire; Song Jians gaze then moved to the second book, Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body. After cultivating this Skill Book, his attack damage would greatly increase, as would his combat power. In other words, his physical attacks would become extremely fearsome. However, against those creatures with high physical defense, or even those immune to physical damage, it would be somewhat ineffective; At the pinnacle of cultivation, one could transform into the Geng Metal White Tiger Divine Body, relishing the thrill of one-hit kills, yet if facing a monster specifically resistant to physical damage, effectiveness would immediately wilt. It was a sword body cultivation skill whose advantages and disadvantages were starkly apparent; The last one, the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, would greatly enhance regeneration abilities after cultivation, and it also provided terrifying rejuvenation capabilities. Against enemies, it could inflict them with eerie additional adverse effects. Withering Power could cause a dozen or more harmful effects to the target at once, but it didnt offer a high increase in damage output. At the pinnacle of cultivation, one could transform into the Azure Dragon Divine Body, possessing the dreadful ability of near-immortality; I want this one! Song Jian laid his hand on the third book, the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body Skill Book. His innate talent, Holy Sword, already gave him a terrifying damage boost. Moreover, whether it was the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art or the Sky-breaking Sword, both possessed terrifying attack damage. If he sought single-damage prowess, the Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body would undoubtedly be the best choice. However, as a player, his first priority was still choosing means of survival; ` If one were to cultivate the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body to its deepest stage, it would indeed be difficult to even think of dying! Yes! The old goblin nodded with a smile, took the remaining two Skill Books, and then bit his finger, dripping a drop of silver blood onto the surface of the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body Skill Book; The blood droplet rolled around on the cover of the Skill Book a couple of times and seemed to merge into a pool of liquid, creating ripples on the surface of the book. Then, something appeared to vanish into thin air; The old goblin handed the Skill Book to Song Jian, who took it and chose to learn it immediately; A low dragons chant resonated beside Song Jians ear, and he could feel as if the Skill Book had turned into an azure dragon, merging with him into one. His body seemed to undergo some strange transformation, but after a thorough examination, he found nothing out of the ordinary; Glancing at the skill column, the purple-gold Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body had already appeared at the very top of the skill list; Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, active skill, Level 1 (0%), all attributes increased by 10 points, passively enhances Vitality Point recovery speed by 10%, Vitality Points +1000; Active effect: Recovers all Vitality Points and Spirit Points, removes all adverse effects from oneself, receives a false life of 5000 points, damage taken prioritizes deduction from false life, false life lasts for 30 seconds, after which the false life disappears; Possesses Withering Power, can cast Withering Power on any target, the target will receive a debuff of 30% reduced movement speed, lasting for 1 minute, cannot be dispelled; Skill release: Instantaneous; Skill consumption: 100 Sword Qi Points; Skill cooldown: 30 minutes; The Level 1 Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body didnt have particularly eye-catching effects and could at most be used like an enhanced version of a Complete Recovery Potion and a slowdown potion; But Song Jian had seen the cultivation of the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body to MAX level. The Withering Power alone could instantly afflict the opponent with more than a dozen adverse statuses, all of which were undispellable. No matter how fearsome the creature, once it was afflicted with these dozen or so negative effects, it would be fortunate to use even six or seven-tenths of its full power, which would already be considered an extraordinary talent; Alright, your quest reward has already been given to you in advance, take this. Only by taking it can you enter the Holy Spirit Hall! The old goblin, trembling, pulled out an object resembling a hook jade and handed it to Song Jian. Key of Sacred Light? Song Jian took it and his face immediately showed a look of surprise. One should note that the key to entering the level five secret realm of the Prayer Temple was a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light, yet what Song Jian now held in his hand was an intact Key of Sacred Light; Is this the key to enter the Prayer Temple? Song Jian asked in surprise; Correct, the Sacred Spirit Temple is inside the Prayer Temple, and you must have the complete Key of Sacred Light to enter. Now go and complete your quest, there is not much time left for you! The old goblins face showed a trace of fatigue, he turned around and slowly walked into the treehouse behind him; PS: Thanks to Gold Scales Ultimate for the 10,000 QiDian coins tip! PS: I am very grateful for the reward. Normally, a reward of this size would mean an extra chapter, but I really dont have any drafts saved up. For today, Ill stick to the minimum of three chapters, and see if I can write one more tomorrow! Haha, its a pity. In the end, I must again thank the reader Gold Scales Ultimate for the generous reward, thank you for your support! Chapter 925 - 925 926 Second Floor_1 ?Chapter 925: Chapter 926 Second Floor_1 Chapter 925: Chapter 926 Second Floor_1 Song Jian, holding the Key of Sacred Light, bade farewell to Tula and others, and under the envious gazes of several players, he walked towards the white tower in the center of Sky City; Near the white tower lay the most important area of Sky City, hosting many significant buildings which had evolved into secret realms. In the eyes of the players, these were several instances. However, to enter these instances, players had to hunt the monsters in Sky City, and only by obtaining secret keys from the defeated monsters, could they access the instances; Nowadays, more and more players were entering Sky City, and although the monster levels were generally two to three levels higher than those of the players, they quickly formed five-person squads to start hunting these monsters. In just half a day, the respawn rate of the monsters in Sky City couldnt keep up with the killing speed of the players, and competition for monsters became common; Along the way, Song Jian encountered players fighting over monsters three times, but it was also because there were more and more players that not a single monster attacked him, allowing him to reach the white tower with ease; Currently, many players had gathered around the white tower. They simply sat on the ground on top of black cloths, which were laid out with various items looted from Sky City; Among these items, there were quite a few with decent attributes, but the most common were the secret keys to the various instances, given that these keys could be looted from ordinary monsters with a not so small chance; Some players had already started forming temporary teams, preparing to take on these instances. Warriors Holy Temple instance team, four DPS looking for one tank, must have key! Justices Holy Temple needs a healer, healer with over three hundred healing power, come on! Many players had started to call for team members in the regional channel, because a team only needed one key to enter an instance, making those players with keys highly sought after, and those who set up stalls to sell various keys made a good profit; Song Jian went straight towards the white tower, also known as the Prayer Temple, which was the largest secret realm in the entire Sky City. Although it was also a fifth-level secret realm, its difficulty was much lower than that of Abyssal Shadow. After all, Abyssal Shadow was a forty-man fifth-level instance, while Prayer Temple was only a ten-man fifth-level instance; At this moment, quite a few players were squatting at the entrance of Prayer Temple. Seeing Song Jian approach, these players immediately crowded around him, staring at him with eyes full of anticipation; The Prayer Temple was the biggest instance in the entire Sky City, and correspondingly, its keys were especially hard to obtain. Up until now, only two or three Key of Sacred Light fragments had appeared, and they were all dropped by bosses; There were teams offering up to one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins for a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light, but they were hard to come by, and none had been purchased so far; Seeing Song Jian walking straight to the Prayer Temple, the leaders of two teams eyes lit up, and they immediately surrounded him; Hey, brother, do you have a key to the Prayer Temple? Were a nine-man team with both a tank and a healer, top-notch equipment, including three rare classes. If you have the key, you can just lie down and cruise through the instance! a warrior clad in armor said to Song Jian with a beaming smile. Buddy, were from the War Song Alliance, the biggest alliance in City of Sin, ever heard of us? If you have a key, join our team, we guarantee to clear it in one go. We are the regular army, not like those makeshift teams, reputation guaranteed! another player, an archer in leather armor, grabbed Song Jians shoulder and said; Sorry, solo mission! Song Jian gave the two of them a slight smile, gently shook off the hand from his shoulder and continued his stride towards the Prayer Temple; Watching Song Jians retreating figure, several players looked at each other in dismay; Damn, a solo mission for a fifth-level instance, can a single person even beat the minor monsters inside? Maybe its some sort of reconnaissance or exploration mission, just wander around inside and come right out? Hey, Im telling you, doesnt this guy look familiar, like weve seen him somewhere before? Damn, are you blind? Thats the leader of the City of Hope Alliance, the badass who nearly soloed an Overlord-level BOSS! A player recognized Song Jian, and a look of shock instantly spread across his face. Overlord-level, whats that? a player who had just arrived in Sky City and missed the earlier fight asked; Its a BOSS even more badass than Lord-level or World-level BOSSes, with over eight hundred thousand Vitality Points. It can kill a player with a single hit, a truly terrifying BOSS, someone explained; Haha, are you the idiot or am I the idiot? Eight hundred thousand Vitality Points, attacks that kill instantlywhat about its defense? Is its defense so strong that ordinary people cant break through it? The player whod just entered Sky City said disdainfully, If there really was such an amazing BOSS, wouldnt it take at least a hundred people to defeat it? Youre telling me one person can kill it? Do you think Im a moron? If there really were someone like that, Id stream myself eating shit! No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw a group of players around him looking at him with strange expressions; Go on, then, well watch you eat! Do you want us to heat it up for you? A hot meal is always better! One pile enough for you, or should I call a few more brothers over? The swearing player looked around bewildered, watching the other players mock him, unable to believe that someone could actually solo an Overlord-level BOSS. Meanwhile, Song Jian had already entered the Prayer Temple. The familiar light gate and stone stairs behind it hadnt changed at all. Clutching the Key of Sacred Light, Song Jian stepped toward the light gate; As he neared the gate, a white light emanated from the surface of the Key of Sacred Light, and Song Jian smoothly walked through the gate to arrive at the stone stairs beyond. Other players could only get fragments of the Key of Sacred Light, which disappeared every time they entered, but the complete Key of Sacred Light was like a reusable key that could be used multiple times; If I were a regular player, I could make a fortune leading a team through the gate with the Key of Sacred Light! Song Jian looked at the complete Key of Sacred Light in his hand with a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. However, if he were just a regular player, he probably wouldnt have gotten this mission, nor would he have been able to obtain the complete Key of Sacred Light; Following the stone steps upwards, Song Jian arrived at the second floor of the Prayer Temple. The second floor was a spacious hall, with small rooms all around, and level forty-five monsters everywhere. At the end of the hall, a monster with curved horns on its head and four arms knelt in front of an empty sacrificial altar, murmuring something in a low voice. Song Jian applied the Abyss Concealment Skill and slowly made his way through the hall. His goal was the Sacred Spirit Temple, not here to fight monsters, level up, or farm equipment. He avoided unnecessary battles whenever possible; It was just odd for Song Jian to see the monster praying toward an empty altar, making him take a couple of extra glances at it. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 926 - 926 927 Fallen_1 ?Chapter 926: Chapter 927 Fallen_1 Chapter 926: Chapter 927 Fallen_1 The Abyss Concealment Skill was an innate ability of the epic necklace, akin to the rogues stealth. Although it didnt show any levels, the effectiveness of the Stealth Skill was quite strong. Song Jian had tried it, and the concealment effect was only slightly inferior to that of a max-level stealth technique; For an Elite Level Boss like the one currently in front of him, even if he brushed past it, the opponent might not be able to detect his presence; Unless its some sort of sensory enhancement type Boss, but those kinds usually arent found alone; theyre protected by a large number of ordinary monsters. I cant possibly be that lucky, Song Jian pondered to himself as he walked toward the staircase leading to the third floor, unable to resist taking another look at the Boss. This Boss was a female, with four arms, and her hair was made up of many small snakes, resembling the legendary Medusa. It was unclear, however, whether this Boss had a stone-petrifying ability like Medusas; Driven by curiosity, Song Jian took another look, and as a result, the Boss who had been bowing her head in prayer seemed to sense something. She abruptly raised her head, looking in the direction of Song Jian; The snakes in her hair also seemed to awaken in that instant, turning towards Song Jian, opening their snake mouths and revealing their slender tongues, emitting a threatening hiss; Seeing the white light radiating from the Bosss eyes, Song Jians heart sank: Damn it, I actually encountered a Boss with sensory enhancement. With that thought, Song Jian immediately used the Soul Wander skill and dashed toward the stairs leading to the second floor. Behind him, the Boss stood up, tearing off the grey cloak draped on her body, revealing a pair of black wings spread out from behind her; This Boss, looking identical to the snake-woman Medusa, was in fact a Fallen Angel! Two dazzling beams of light burst from the eyes of the Fallen Angel, aiming at Song Jian with incredible speed and striking his back in an instant; However, Song Jian, in a soul state, was immune to any physical and energy attacks, unless they possessed soul-damaging abilities, none would harm him; Dazzling sparks erupted at the spot where Song Jians back was hit, but they did no damage. The Fallen Angel bellowed, seemingly realizing that her attack had no effect on Song Jian and roared in anger. At her signal, every monster on the second floor howled and pounced towards Song Jian; Song Jian reached the stairs leading to the third floor of the second level, ready to rush up, but suddenly a strange, ethereal melody reached his ears, causing his mind to waver momentarily. Thanks to his innate talent, he quickly recovered, but the stairs before him suddenly seemed illusory; You damned thief, if you wish to enter the Sacred Spirit Temple, youll have to step over my corpse! The Fallen Angel, clad in form-fitting scale armor, growled through clenched teeth, her black wings unfolding dramatically, stirring up gusts of wind; All around the second level, about fifty or sixty monsters went into a frenzy under the Bosss command and surged madly at Song Jian; I originally didnt want to bother with you, but since youre courting death, I cant be blamed! Song Jian turned around, a coldness flashing across his face; Thousand Swords Art! With a mere thought, all the Sword Qi crazily surged out from his dantian, the tremendous Sword Qi even making Song Jian feel a tearing pain in his meridians; In an instant, sixty Spirit Swords, blazing with roaring flames, appeared in front of Song Jian. With a forward slash from his Sky-breaking Sword, all the Spirit Swords flew towards the monsters; Hss, hss, hss~ Streams of blood arrows shot out from each monsters body, and their Vitality Points plummeted rapidly. Before they could react, countless Spirit Swords transformed into chunks of red lotus leaves, the size of a palm-leaf fan, converging from all directions towards the center; A strong suction burst forth, pulling all the monsters within a twenty to thirty-meter radius towards the heart of the Sword Formation; Boom! A massive Flame soared into the sky as the red lotus flower, ablaze with roaring flames, slowly bloomed, enveloping all the monsters within its grasp; Screams of agony, like those of a heart being torn apart, echoed from inside the lotus. After a few seconds, the cries began to fade, and the blooming Red Lotus emitted rolling waves of heat. The entire second floor space heated up by dozens of degrees in an instant, and even the surrounding walls started to show a hint of dark red. What, what kind of skill is this? A look of terror appeared on the Fallen Angels face as she continuously retreated. She had always stood before the altar, a good distance away from Song Jian, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation didnt envelop her within it; Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just a few seconds, more than sixty monsters turned to ash and Annihilation; although they were only level forty-five ordinary monsters, such terrifying strength still sent a chill down the spine of the Fallen Angel. With a wave of his right hand, Song Jian made the enormous Karmic Fire Red Lotus slowly dissipate into the air. These ordinary monsters did not qualify to trigger the second stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; even the first stage was enough to cause their Annihilation; More than sixty level forty-five monsters had increased Song Jians Experience Points by a small margin, leaving him less than 20% away from leveling up. Do you now regret discovering my whereabouts? Song Jian, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, slowly approached the BOSS and asked in a low voice, Wouldnt it have been better if you had played dumb just now? You wouldnt have perished, and I could have completed my task! My duty is to guard the Sacred Spirit Temple, and even death is but a trivial sacrifice! A sacred glow suddenly appeared on the face of the Fallen Angel, which contrasted eerily with her snake-covered head and the black wings on her back; Youve already fallen into darkness, yet you still think of your duty? Song Jian asked, somewhat surprised; Fallen into darkness? The Fallen Angels face showed surprise, and she belatedly looked down at her own hands. At that moment, a strand of serpentine hair fell from her temple, and she couldnt help but touch the slippery scales with her fingertips, her mouth curving into a strange smile; Yes, I have already fallen into darkness, so why should I still cling to my duty? The Fallen Angel looked at her withered hands, now covered with scale-like patterns, and murmured softly to herself; I am now a Fallen Angel! With a roar, the Fallen Angel was instantly enveloped by a dark aura. The thick black aura surged towards Song Jian like a mighty river; But still, you must die! The Fallen Angels face twisted into a ferocious sneer, and with a fierce flap of her black wings, she charged at Song Jian. Her hands, transformed into claws, gleamed coldly as she swung forward, and the air itself seemed to rip apart, making a piercing howl; Chapter 927 - 927 928 The Contract (Extra for Jin Lin Tian ?Chapter 927: Chapter 928: The Contract (Extra for Jin Lin Tian Jue)_1 Chapter 927: Chapter 928: The Contract (Extra for Jin Lin Tian Jue)_1 The Fallen Angel seemed to have realized something and became even more frenzied. Her sharp claws clashed fiercely with the Sky-breaking Sword, and immediately an invisible surge of energy spread out in all directions. Song Jians feet skidded across the ground as he retreated three to four meters back; Hisss, she doesnt look very burly, yet who would have thought her strength attribute would be so high? Song Jian stared at the Fallen Angel, his eyes revealing a look of surprise, but he quickly understood. It wasnt that the Fallen Angels physical strength was exceptionally formidable, but rather, the dark energy within her was too powerful; Billows of dark aura almost completely enveloped the Fallen Angel. Around her body, an invisible armor formed, resembling rolling fog. Soon, Song Jian found it difficult to discern the Fallen Angels appearance. Within the black fog, he could only faintly make out countless serpentine locks of hair constantly writhing and a pair of crimson eyes shining brightly through the mist. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ From the roiling black fog, arm-thick tendrils of black fog shot out like javelins tracing arcs through the air, heading straight for Song Jian; Song Jian swung his sword to defend and easily sliced through these shooting black fog tendrils. Each time he severed one, it would revert back to black fog and dissipate into the air. However, as time passed, the number of black fog tendrils increased. Originally there were seven or eight, but now they had evolved to thirty or forty, and their number continued to grow; Finally, Song Jians attack speed had reached its limit and he could no longer defend against the ever-increasing black fog tendrils. One tendril broke through his defense and pierced his left shoulder; Instantly, a numbing sensation washed over his mind. Where the black fog tendril had pierced, a palm-sized Dark Mark appeared on his left shoulder. This blot, dark as ink, was still slowly spreading to other parts of his body; A cool sensation emerged from Song Jians mind, letting him know that his innate ability Thick-skinned was kicking in. However, the previously unbeatable innate ability now seemed powerless against the Dark Mark, merely slowing its spread and its effects; This realization made Song Jians heart sink. He had never cared about such negative effects before, and his inventory had never contained items like antidotes, status recovery potions, and the like. Though the tingling sensation was alleviated, it still slowed down Song Jians reaction time. More and more black fog tendrils hit him. Although the damage was not high, with each tendril causing just over a hundred points of damage, the triggered Dark Marks were a cause for concern; In no time, Song Jians upper body was almost entirely covered in palm-sized Dark Marks. The marks continued to spread, soon forming a patch. The marks on his neck had spread to his shoulders, while the ones on his shoulders now extended to his elbows, and those below had reached his abdomen; Song Jian now felt as if his entire body was stiffening. Meanwhile, the black fog rolling around the Fallen Angel began to retract all the black fog tendrils, and behind her, a pair of wide black fog wings materialized, flapping nonstop; I told you, youre going to die no matter what, the Fallen Angel said with a victorious smile on her face as she leisurely walked toward Song Jian; At this point, Song Jians attack speed had decreased by 45%, his movement speed had decreased by 60%, and his whole body felt as though it were bound by ropes, making even lifting his arms extremely difficult. What kind of move is this? Song Jian asked in a grave voice as the Sword Qi within his body churned, combining with his innate ability to resist the invasion of the Dark Marks; Its just a little trick created by the fusion of dark energy with my innate abilities! The Fallen Angel said with a hint of a smile on her face. She walked up to Song Jian, raised her sharp claws, and hooked his chin; You possess a power that instills fear in others, and if you are willing to become a part of the dark forces, then I can spare your life! the Fallen Angel chuckled. Simply by signing this contract, not only will you preserve your own life, but you will also gain even greater dark powers! A black parchment scroll materialized out of thin air in front of Song Jian, floating quietly in the air. Glancing at it casually, Song Jian saw it was a Dark Slavery Contract and immediately lost interest in the Fallen Angels proposal. A slave contract? Do you intend to make me your enforcer? Song Jians face showed a struggle as if he was fighting forcibly against the Dark Mark. Dont even think about escaping the shackles of the Dark Mark. As time passes, dark powers will gradually corrode your body, and eventually, they will even seep into your sea of consciousness, obliterating your senses. By that time, you will become a dark beast that knows only slaughter, a fate worse than death! The Fallen Angel giggled, her face void of its previous sanctity, taking on a bit of the flavor of an Abyssal Succubus. Dont you realize how dangerous it is for you to be so close to me right now? Song Jian suddenly said. The Fallen Angel was startled and involuntarily took a step back. However, she quickly noticed that half of Song Jians body was covered with the black mark, even the right hand holding the Sky-breaking Sword, with the Dark Mark almost reaching his wrist. The mere thought of moving his arm had become a luxury, let alone swinging his sword to attack. The Fallen Angel couldnt help giggling, her seductive claws sliding over Song Jians cheek, saying mockingly, The time you have to consider is running out. You have at most two more minutes before the Dark Mark spreads over your entire body. By then, even if you wanted to sign this contract, it would be impossible, as you will have already become a part of the darkness! Azure Dragon Sword Body! With a thought, a cyan aura surged out of Song Jians body, instantly clearing away the Dark Mark. At the same time, a set of cyan Sword Qi armor appeared on the surface of his body. Perhaps it was because the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body was only at level one, the armor looked nearly as frail as a layer of gauze, but Song Jian didnt care. The upper limit of his Vitality Points, which was already over seven thousand, soared in an instant to over twelve thousand. Although five thousand of those points were temporary life energy, for the thirty seconds, there was no difference between these Vitality Points and real ones. Both his health and Spirit Points were instantly restored. With the Dark Mark expelled, Song Jian gained freedom of movement in an instant, and he thrust the Sky-breaking Sword viciously into the abdomen of the Fallen Angel. The shocked Fallen Angel quickly retreated, the wings made of black mist on her back dissipating rapidly, revealing a pair of true dark wings that fluttered fiercely in an attempt to increase the distance between her and Song Jian. Watching the Fallen Angel desperately trying to flee, Song Jian raised his left hand and whispered softly, Withering Power! A gray aura instantly wrapped around the Fallen Angel, reducing her movement speed by 30%, and she became as slow as a turtle. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jian turned into a streak of light, rushing towards the Fallen Angel. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 928 - 928 929 Fallen Angel Battle Helmet_1 ?Chapter 928: Chapter 929: Fallen Angel Battle Helmet_1 Chapter 928: Chapter 929: Fallen Angel Battle Helmet_1 Song Jian, having unleashed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, moved with extreme speed. The Fallen Angel let out a cry of alarm and instinctively swung its left hand, pushing forward fiercely. The roiling black mist around it quickly condensed into a black shield in front of it, gleaming with a metallic luster; Clang~ A crisp metallic clang sounded as the Sky-breaking Sword stabbed into the black shield. Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the surface of the shield, which only held firm for less than two seconds before shattering entirely, reverting back into a cloud of mist; Although the shield broke, it successfully blocked Song Jians attack, and the rebounding force sent Song Jian tumbling backward, nullifying his subsequent strikes; If the first strike of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was blocked, then the following sequence couldnt continue. The first level Azure Dragon Sword Body only lasted a minute, and Song Jian had to kill this BOSS within that time. Otherwise, if the BOSS used that black mark ability again, Song Jian would completely lose control over his body; Thousand Swords Art! With a casual wave, Song Jian initiated the Thousand Swords Art towards the Fallen Angel. This time, he did not use all his Sword Qi. The Fallen Angel was just an Elite Level BOSS, and did not warrant being faced with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; Furthermore, activating a Sword Formation with all Sword Qi was taxing for Song Jian, as the outpouring Qi strained his bodys meridians greatly. Each time he activated the Sword Formation, Song Jian felt as if his meridians were being brutally torn apart; Besides, even without using all his Sword Qi for the activation, there was still a small chance of deploying the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, albeit with a very slim likelihood; This time, Song Jian triggered that rare event. Merely swinging the Sky-breaking Sword at random, he summoned Sixty Spirit Swords; Not sure if youre incredibly lucky or just unlucky, but you actually triggered a low-probability event! Song Jians eyes held a mischievous gleam as he looked over at the Fallen Angel, a wry smile on his face: Well, since thats the case, enjoy the power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Normal Elite Level BOSSes dont get this kind of treatment! The Fallen Angel watched, wide-eyed, as the sky filled with flying swords coalesced into a giant flaming red lotus. The terrifying aura emanating from the Sword Formation froze the Fallen Angel in place as if it had encountered a natural predator; Overwhelmed with fear to the point of mental blankness, the Fallen Angel was directly sucked into the Sword Formation. Previously, the formation had obliterated all lesser creatures, and the Fallen Angel was too far away for it to be the main target, so it only felt the immense power of the formation without experiencing it firsthand; But now, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had locked onto it. Even though its full force was yet to be unleashed, the Fallen Angel was so terrified that it found moving a finger incredibly difficult; No sooner had it been engulfed by the Sword Formation than the Fallen Angel, without even a chance to scream, was reduced to ashes. The power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus hadnt even fully unleashed before it began to slowly dissipate in mid-air; This is like using a cleaver to kill a chicken, employing the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation on a mere forty-five level Elite BOSS; my formidable Sword Formation was utterly wasted! Song Jian lamented, shaking his head as he walked towards the items the Fallen Angel had dropped; Huh, Ive encountered another unlikely event! Song Jian, looking at an item emitting a violet-red glow on the ground, immediately fell into contemplation; With the bonuses from the Savior title, Song Jians luck had always been good. While hunting bosses, he would often get a decent amount of quality items; however, he had never encountered an epic-level item drop from a level forty-five Elite Boss; Song Jian had already obtained an epic-level item before, but that was from a Dominator-level Boss. Although the chances were low, it was still within expectations, but the item in front of him was dropped by an Elite-level Boss, with a probability that was maybe one in a thousand or even one in ten thousand. Having glanced at the epic-level item in his inventory and then at the item that dropped on the ground, Song Jian nodded. The items dropped by Dominator-level Bosses were indeed better; He picked up a helmet radiating a violet-red light and began to carefully inspect the detailed attributes of the helmet; Fallen Angel Battle Helmet: Helmet, item level 48, quality epic, equipment effect: Defense +128, Resistance +98, All Attributes +10, increase all skills power by 15%, Fighting Will +1; Special Effect 1: Death Gaze (Active): Instant cast, locks onto the target, launches a death ray, dealing 2000 critical damage to the target, skill cooldown 5 minutes; Special Effect 2: Death Mark (Passive), has a certain chance to trigger Death Mark when dealing damage to the target, after marking the target with Death Mark, all their attributes drop by 10%, movement speed decreases by 15%, and attack speed by 20%; Death Mark can stack up to 5 times, mark disappears after the target dies or exits combat; Equipment Requirement: Level 40; Whether the item can be taken out of the game: No Looking at the epic-quality helmet, Song Jian showed a satisfied smile; the attributes of this helmet were incredibly strong. Both defense and resistance were much higher than that of a typical helmet, even higher than a regular chestplate. The 15% increase in skill power was perfect for a high-damage profession like Song Jians. He hadnt encountered the attribute Fighting Will before and didnt know what it increased exactly, but from the name, it seemed to be a beneficial attribute related to combat. There were only two special effects, which were less than other epic-level equipment, but both effects were extremely powerful. Whether it was Death Gaze or Death Mark, both were mighty skills in combat, far stronger than three or four mediocre special effects; Song Jian immediately replaced his current helmet with it. He still retained the six-piece set, which wasnt affected by changing the helmet, but after switching, Song Jians strength increased significantly. After killing the Fallen Angel, in front of the staircase on the second floor, a pale blue portal appeared. It seemed that one had to kill the second-floor boss to proceed to the next level; Song Jian stepped towards the pale blue portal, his figure flashed, vanishing from the spot, but strangely, there was no sign of him on the stone stairs behind the portal, as if it didnt lead to the third floor of the Prayer Temple at all. Song Jians vision blurred for a moment, and he suddenly felt weightless. Before he could stabilize himself, he felt solid ground beneath his feet, prompting him to instinctively lunge forward a few steps to regain his balance; When he looked up to survey his surroundings, he discovered that he had arrived at a strange place; Is this, the Sacred Spirit Temple? A look of surprise emerged in Song Jians eyes as he observed his surroundings carefully; Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 929 - 929 930 Legendary Quality_1 ?Chapter 929: Chapter 930: Legendary Quality_1 Chapter 929: Chapter 930: Legendary Quality_1 System: You have entered the hidden copy, Sacred Spirit Temple! To enter this hidden copy, you must possess a complete Key of Sacred Light, and each entry will damage the Key of Sacred Light. After three times, the Key of Sacred Light will disappear completely; Song Jian, startled, took out the Key of Sacred Light to inspect it and, sure enough, a distinct crack had appeared on the otherwise smooth surface of the key; I can only enter three times, which means I only have three chances to complete this task. If I dont obtain that legendary quality Heart of the Angel within three tries, will I be directly erased by the task system? Song Jians expression instantly turned ugly; How did you end up here? a familiar voice sounded from behind Song Jian. Turning his head, he saw it was the single-winged angel whom he had encountered before and who had been imprisoned and found innocent after a trial; You? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, only to discover that this previously imprisoned angel, now acquitted, was holding a radiant blue-quality Heart of the Angel and absorbing the energy within; I came to the Sacred Spirit Temple to find a legendary quality Heart of the Angel. Do you know where it is? Song Jian asked directly; Legendary quality The angel glanced at the blue-quality Heart of the Angel in his hand, a complex look in his eyes, and said, Only after the death of an eight-winged titled angel, is there a possibility of leaving behind a Heart of the Angel of legendary quality! The power contained within it is too strong for ordinary angels to absorb. Even with your Judgers Title, its impossible for you to absorb the energy inside. What do you want it for? Zhuo Wen asked with some curiosity; Its just a task given by an old Goblin outside of Sky City, replied Song Jian with a shrug, glancing around before adding, I just need to deliver it to them, Im not the one to absorb it! Old Goblin? Zhuo Wen frowned and said, Aside from angels and demons, there are no other races in the City of Hope! Zhuo Wen felt as if he had forgotten something important, but having been imprisoned for so long, several hundred years, he was constantly struggling against dark forces, and much of his memory was no longer retrievable. This is the palace where the Angel Clan stores the Hearts of the Angel. In the past, with my status, I wouldnt have been qualified to come in! Zhuo Wen looked around and said, But now I am the last combat angel here, and this place is completely defenseless against me. I need to use these Hearts of the Angel to quickly increase my strength and regain control of Sky City! Song Jian nodded and asked, Can you help me find that legendary quality Heart of the Angel? Zhuo Wens face showed hesitation, and after a long pause, he said, The Heart of the Angel is a treasure of the heavenly clan, and it cannot be given to other races Upon hearing this, Song Jians face immediately darkened. He had assumed the legendary task would involve encountering a sovereign-level BOSS, and that he would receive the task item after killing the sovereign-level BOSS. But now it seemed that within the Sacred Spirit Temple, there was only Zhuo Wen, a combat angel. Moreover, since Zhuo Wen had not been in here for long, the energy he had absorbed from the Hearts of the Angel was limited, and his current strength was at best equivalent to a 40+ level elite BOSS, not yet grown to the level of a sovereign BOSS; Seeing Song Jians expression turn ugly, Zhuo Wen immediately shivered, as if he had thought of something, and hurriedly said, But you have already obtained the Judgers Title. Rightfully speaking, your status is even higher than mine. Now that the entire Angel Clan has been eradicated, I think you should have the right to claim the inheritance of the Angel Clan! Upon hearing Zhuo Wens words, Song Jians expression softened somewhat, and he nodded in agreement; Zhuo Wen wiped the sweat from his forehead. The pressure from Song Jian was too great. So many angels fallen into darkness and turned into monsters, now possessing even greater strength than before, were no match for this human. As for himself, having only recently recovered some of his strength, there was no way he could be a match for Song Jian; If I try to stop him, this human will definitely kill me and take all the Hearts of the Angel here; It doesnt matter if I sacrifice myself, but the Angel Clan will be utterly destroyed with no chance of rising again! Zhuo Wen thought darkly to himself; Around the Sacred Spirit Temple were layers upon layers of stone steps, with pale golden wooden boxes placed on each. Every layer held numerous boxes, the lower the steps, the more boxes there were, and the fewer boxes as one climbed higher; Song Jian saw that on the lowest steps, a few boxes had already been opened and were empty, but most were still tightly closed. Are all these boxes filled with Hearts of the Angel? Song Jian asked, pointing to the dozens of wooden boxes around him; S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, all the Hearts of the Angel, condensed before their deaths by angels who have perished in Sky City, are kept here. Zhuo Wen nodded and said, Every year, there are people who come here to pay homage, and at the same time, they select suitable ones to bestow upon other potential warrior angels! The higher the status of the angel who has perished, the higher their Heart of the Angel is placed. There should only be one legendary-quality Heart of the Angel, placed at the very top! Zhuo Wen pointed to the highest steps on the opposite side as he spoke; Song Jian looked up, and the wooden boxes on each level of steps looked exactly alike; from the outside, there were no differences at all; With a thought, a pair of Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jians back. With a light flap, he took off, heading toward the highest steps; He took a wooden box and opened it C a glint of purple-gold light burst forth from the box, and a smile of joy appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth; This is it! Song Jian closed the box and threw it into his inventory slot, then returned to the ground; Alright, mission complete, Im heading out. Song Jian said to Zhuo Wen, By the way, wheres the exit, and how do I leave? This is a special layer of the Prayer Temple. The real Prayer Temple has seven floors in total, and only someone with a complete Key of Sacred Light can come here from the second floor. Otherwise, you can only ascend layer by layer to the top, and you cant enter this place. Zhuo Wen explained, To leave from here is quite simple, you just need to activate it with Angels Blood! As he spoke, Zhuo Wen lightly slashed his own left wrist with his fingernail, and immediately, pale-golden blood flowed out, dropping onto the floor of the Sacred Spirit Temple; Soon, the blood drop by drop merged into the floor, and Zhuo Wens complexion began to look a bit pale. Not long after, a pale-golden portal appeared in front of Zhuo Wen. If you leave through here, you can go directly to the main gate of the Prayer Temple! Zhuo Wen said, sounding weary; Song Jian glanced at Zhuo Wen and immediately understood C Zhuo Wen must be the guardian boss of the Sacred Spirit Temple. Although he was just an elite boss now, if a fight were to break out and Zhuo Wen couldnt be killed quickly, he would be able to upgrade by continuously absorbing the energy from the Hearts of the Angel around him; As the battle dragged on, Zhuo Wens strength would also become increasingly formidable, making him a boss that could drive players to despair. Chapter 930 - 930 931 Eight-Winged Illusion Angel_1 ?Chapter 930: Chapter 931: Eight-Winged Illusion Angel_1 Chapter 930: Chapter 931: Eight-Winged Illusion Angel_1 A boss who could continually increase his strength during a battle, and also advance in rank, was a thought that could drive one to despair; Besides, in order to leave this place, one must kill Zhuo Wen and obtain the blood of an angel, which would then reveal the gate of light for departure. Otherwise, the players would be trapped here forever; This quest is just full of traps! Song Jian thought to himself; Having passed through the gate of light, Song Jian was directly teleported to the bottom of the Prayer Temples tower, which was the lobby on the first floor. There were quite a few players sitting around, waiting for the one who had a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light; Seeing Song Jian suddenly appear, those players eyes lit up, and they swarmed towards him; Song Jian frowned slightly and immediately utilized the Abyss Concealment Skill, entering stealth mode, and walked towards the outside. There were plenty of players wanting to conquer this level-five instance, and once surrounded by them, it would be difficult for Song Jian to escape. He had planned to quickly complete this life-threatening quest and then return to the City of Hope to make use of the Epic Quality item; At the same time, within the Sacred Spirit Temple, Zhuo Wen, the War Angel, held a pale blue Heart of the Angel that was shrinking in his hand, while a look of contentment spread across his face; Before long, a large bulge appeared on his back, and with a swoosh, a pair of blood-stained white wings emerged from his skin and fluttered in the air; The white wings he already possessed also began to grow. In no time, both pairs of wings reached nearly two meters in length; With a gentle flap, Zhuo Wens feet involuntarily left the ground, and he floated up. A powerful force surged from both pairs of wings into his body, hot streams cascading through him like waves. He felt filled with power; A Four-winged War Angel, I have finally broken through to become a Four-winged War Angel! Zhuo Wen couldnt help but roar, his eyes suddenly moistening; Before this breakthrough, he was just an ordinary War Angel, one of the expendables. A small mistake had led to his imprisonment, awaiting trial. And that imprisonment lasted for centuries; Zhuo Wen looked around excitedly. On the stone steps of the Sacred Spirit Temple, there were still numerous Hearts of the Angel. Originally, Zhuo Wen could only absorb Hearts of the Angel of a lower grade, but now, he could absorb higher-grade Hearts of the Angel to increase his strength; Power, as long as I can absorb all these Hearts of the Angel, I will gain tremendous power! Zhuo Wen suddenly turned his head and glanced up to the highest steps, his face revealing a hint of regret: Unfortunately, that Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel was taken by a human, or else I would have had the chance to become an eight-winged angel! To become the strongest of the Angel Clan, one must become an eight-winged angel. Otherwise, controlling the entire Sky City would be extremely difficult. At this thought, a sudden realization dawned on Zhuo Wen, and his expression drastically changed; Goblin, goblin, damn it, that wasnt a goblin, it was the once Illusion Angel! Fear appeared on Zhuo Wens face as he finally remembered why the Goblin race existed in Sky City; The Illusion Angel, as referred to by Zhuo Wen, was one of the title angels, each a unique being with a unique title. The Illusion Angel was one of the eight-winged title angels; Its just that, hundreds of years ago, the Illusion Angel violated the laws of Sky City, was stripped of the title, deprived of the Angel Clans source of powerthe angel wingsand was driven out of Sky City, destined to survive in the wilderness outside the city. If, if the Illusion Angel obtained a Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel, then, then Zhuo Wens face filled with terror, and his body trembled uncontrollably, a black aura drifting from the newly-born wings behind him. Meanwhile, Song Jian had already left Sky City and arrived in front of the large tree stump house where the Goblin lived; Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He took out a pale golden wooden box from his inventory, opened it slowly, and a crystal emitting a purple-golden glow appeared before the aged Goblin; This is the quest item you need, my task is hereby complete! Song Jian closed the wooden box and handed it back to the aged Goblin; The Goblins face was full of excitement as he snatched the wooden box, clasping the Heart of the Angel tightly in his hand while carelessly tossing the pale golden wooden box aside; Grasping the purple-golden Heart of the Angel, the aged Goblins face showed a look of contentment. Power, my power, has finally returned to my hands! The Goblins voice was originally hoarse and deep, but after saying these words, his voice changed, becoming magnetic and much more charming; Song Jian could feel that from the Heart of the Angel, surges of energy were continuously flowing into the body of the aged Goblin, and in the center of the Heart of the Angel, slowly emerged four sets of pristine angelic wings; Staring intently at the Heart of the Angel, Song Jian saw that the four sets of angel wings were quivering slightly as if conveying excited emotions to the Goblin; The Heart of the Angel is not a living thing, how can I have such an illusion! Song Jian thought with a chuckle inside his heart, Just a Goblin, yet he can absorb the energy from the Heart of the Angel, how strange. Could it be that he was once a member of the Angel Clans warriors? Boom~ A strong aura suddenly burst forth from the body of the aged Goblin and, caught off guard, Song Jian was blown away by the force of the energy. When he steadied himself, he was surprised to discover that the aura of the Goblin in front of him was even more terrifying than that of the Dominant Level BOSS he had encountered before! This Goblin has hidden his power too deeply, hasnt he? Song Jian thought in astonishment, but then it all made sense, considering he was an NPC that could issue Legendary Level quests. His previous weakness was all a facade! Song Jian couldnt help but feel relieved; he was fortunate he didnt attempt to snatch the item before, otherwise he would have surely met with dire consequences; Wait, thats not right, his body is changing too, it seems, it seems Song Jian suddenly noticed that the originally less than one-meter tall Goblin was growing rapidly before his eyes. In just a few seconds, he had transformed into a tall and burly man, almost two meters in height; All the typical Goblin features had disappeared, replaced instead by a handsome face and a well-proportioned muscular physique; Crack~ A crisp shattering sound echoed, and the Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel in its hands fell completely apart. Numerous crystalline fragments of the Heart of the Angel slowly melted into its palm; Holy angelic wings, different from ordinary angel wings, began to emerge slowly from behind him. They looked like pairs of glowing white light wings, streaming with sacred light. I, Illusion Angel Doranto, have returned! The Eight-winged Angel Doranto let out a deep breath, his voice instantly spreading through the entire Sky City. Chapter 931 - 931 932 Angel Clan Prestige_1 ?Chapter 931: Chapter 932 Angel Clan Prestige_1 Chapter 931: Chapter 932 Angel Clan Prestige_1 ` A goblin that originally seemed so pathetic, as if a single breath could knock it over, suddenly transformed into a majestic and solemn eight-winged Angel of Title. Such a drastic change was somewhat difficult for Song Jian to accept; Staring at the Illusion Angel Doranto, who floated in the sky like a deity, Song Jians face was filled with a look of shock. The eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto glanced indifferently at Song Jian and said, Human, Sky City is the domain of the Angel Clan, and we do not welcome other races to stay here for long. I suggest you leave this place as soon as possible. Having said that, Doranto flew towards the urban area of Sky City without looking back. The glance he cast towards Song Jian before leaving seemed to carry a trace of disdain? Song Jian immediately felt displeased, If it werent for me, you would still be living inside this stumpy tree trunk! Dorantos attitude towards Song Jian always had a sense of burning bridges and ruthless abandonment. This left Song Jian feeling quite depressed. However, at this moment, Doranto was not someone Song Jian could afford to provoke. The aura emanating from his body was clearly stronger than that of a sovereign-level BOSS. His powerful perception had been sending a warning to Song Jian to keep his distance ever since Doranto regained his eight-winged Angel strength; Anyway, the task is already complete, and theres no benefit in staying here. I should return and create the whole epic-level item as soon as possible! Song Jian looked at the item in his inventory radiating a purple-red glow and thought to himself. With his Steel Wings abruptly unfurling, Song Jian shot up into the sky, flying in the direction of Doomsday City. The Flame Light Wings were indeed a bit too ostentatious; the Steel Wings were more low-key. Not long after Song Jian had left Sky City, all of the instances in the city were forcibly closed, and players who were in the midst of clearing instances were also expelled. Each player who was kicked out received a system compensation. This compensation was random; some received a piece of silver-quality equipment, and others got some precious materials; As all the players emerged onto the streets of Sky City, an angel with eight fluttering wings hovered high above sky City, appearing before everyones eyes; I am the eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto of the Angel Clan. Sky City is the territory of the Angel Clan. Anyone who intrudes will be considered an invader by the Angel Clan. You all have ten minutes to leave this place! After ten minutes, anyone still in Sky City will be attacked by the Angel Clan! Dorantos voice instantly spread throughout the entire Sky City; Damn it, I spent 20,000 Doomsday Coins to get up here. Ten minutes, how am I supposed to get down? Jump? Players immediately began to become agitated. In fact, most players currently in Sky City didnt have the ability to fly; they had all paid to get up there. Now being driven out, some who arrived late hadnt even earned their travel expenses back; Just as the players were about to riot, an immense pressure descended from the sky, weighing down almost everyones shoulders as if an unmatched force was pushing down on them; The terrifying authority instantly silenced everyone. The threat of death loomed large. If anyone chose to cause trouble at this moment, their heads would likely roll in the very next second; The eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto seemed quite pleased with the situation at hand. A faint smile graced his handsome face. With a wave of his right hand, the whole Sky City trembled slightly, and pale blue Teleportation Gates appeared in front of every player; All the players were stunned; what was going on, one Teleportation Gate for each player? Creating a Teleportation Gate was a nearly impossible feat even for powerful player alliances, but now, someone had managed to create hundreds of them with a mere wave of their hand, a power that seemed to be possessed only by deities; All of you may leave via the Teleportation Gates. In ten minutes, Sky City will be sealed off, and no one will be allowed to enter or exit. Please hurry! Dorantos words sounded polite, but his tone and demeanor were somewhat arrogant, as if he deemed speaking so extensively to the players beneath him; ` Under Dorantos gaze, player after player obediently entered the beam of light, each Teleportation Gate disappearing until all players had been transported to the ground; In just a short while, suddenly, over a hundred people appeared on the ground, almost all of them looking up towards the city in the sky; Soon, a majestic city floating amongst the clouds slowly vanished from the players sight; Some players, unwilling to believe it, summoned their flying mounts and flew toward the location of Sky City, but upon reaching the air, they were blocked by a powerful force, as if the location of Sky City was enveloped by an invisible, transparent barrier; Sky City is still there, but we can no longer freely enter, announced a player riding a flying mount as he slowly descended, a hint of helplessness in his voice; Strange, I actually unlocked the reputation with the Angel Clan! exclaimed a player who had just come down from Sky City; Everyone opened their reputation interface to check, and in the end, every player who had entered Sky City had unlocked reputation with the Angel Clan, and although everyones reputation points varied, most were still at the cold stage. Such reputation meant the Angel Clan would refuse contact, and players could only improve it gradually through completing tasks or other means; So youre saying, as long as one can raise the reputation with the Angel Clan to friendly, or even higher, there might be a chance to enter Sky City? A sharp player caught on to the intent behind unlocking reputation with the Angel Clan; How can we take on tasks to improve our reputation if we cant even enter Sky City? a player couldnt help but question; Completing tasks is just one of the methods, another player immediately countered: Killing forces hostile to the Angel Clan can also earn reputation points. Havent you noticed that although our reputations are all cold, some are higher and some are lower? Those with higher reputation are the players who killed more monsters in Sky City, right? After all this talk, isnt it still about going to Sky City to kill monsters? Brains are a good thing; too bad you dont have one. Are the Angel Clans enemies located only in Sky City, and nowhere else? What beings oppose the angels? Demons, right? By killing demons, cant we gain reputation with the Angel Clan? Demons? Do Abyss demons count? I know of several Abyss demon dungeons, that black pyramid, there are plenty in the wild! Yeah, Abyss demons, lets go and try, lets run an Abyss Shadow dungeon and see! Quickly, the players who were once gathered together began to call their friends and ran towards the black pyramids scattered across the wilderness; S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 932 - 932 933 Mailing_1 ?Chapter 932: Chapter 933 Mailing_1 Chapter 932: Chapter 933 Mailing_1 At this time, Song Jian had already returned to the City of Hope; City Lord, Cecilia Priest wants to see you. She seems to be somewhat dissatisfied with the territory weve allocated to the Dawn Divine Church! Wang Qi immediately came over to report as soon as he returned to the Manor Castle, which served as the City Lord Mansion; Dissatisfied? Shes not satisfied even with three hundred mu of land given for free? Song Jian seemed to sense something, glanced toward the doorway, and then asked in a tone of surprise; Respected City Lord, our agreement was about three hundred mu of land within the territory of the City of Hope Alliance, but now, your Vice City Lord has allocated a piece of wasteland that doesnt yet belong to the City of Hope to the Dawn Divine Church. I believe this is a serious desecration of the Goddess of Dawn, and such a person should be burned at the Fire God Pillar! Cecilia, who had been standing at the doorway, pushed open the door and entered, giving Wang Qi a fierce glare before speaking; Upon hearing this, Wang Qi immediately shrank his neck in fear; he didnt have the guts to oppose a deity; Song Jian let out a slight smile, waved his hand at Wang Qi, signaling him to leave first, and then stood up and said to Cecilia, Cecilia, we could say we are old friends, having known each other for quite some time. You should know that I have never sold a single piece of land from the City of Hope, regardless of its size. However, I have always held the Goddess of Dawn in high esteem, otherwise I wouldnt have freely given away three hundred mu of land. Do you know how much money I could get if I sold such a large piece of land? But the land youve given, its still not within the controlled territory of the City of Hope Alliance; its a barren wasteland. Do you first want our followers to risk their lives to cultivate such a place? If thats the case, why wouldnt I go elsewhere? Cecilia said with an imposing air. Cecilia, I regret to say, I did not expect that you, as the most devoted Priest under the Goddess of Dawn, would have such a narrow vision! Song Jian sighed slightly and shook his head: The reason why the Goddess of Dawns followers want to establish a temple within the City of Hope Alliance territory is precisely because they value the future development of the City of Hope, dont they? Cecilia, a few months ago, the City of Hope Alliances territory was less than a tenth of what it is now, but now we have taken over most of Doomsday Citys land, and before long, the entire Doomsday City will belong to the City of Hope Alliance! True, the location we planned for the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn is indeed not within the current City of Hope territory, but why do you think we planned it that way? Cant you guess? Song Jian spoke as if chiding a pupil: This is our plan after the entire Doomsday City is taken over; he who does not plan for the whole situation is not equipped to plan for a single area. This is just a matter of time. Why cant you just wait patiently for a while? One day, you will see that the entire Doomsday City will be the territory of the City of Hope Alliance! Song Jians words left Cecilia speechless, although she still felt that something was not right, but for the moment she didnt know what it was; After sending Cecilia away, Song Jian took out the epic item that had dropped from a boss monster from his inventory and began to examine it closely on the table; It was a palm-sized, elliptical object, with layers of fish scale-like patterns on its surface. At first glance, it looked like a pet egg, but this item was actually a construction object; Cloud City (Epic):City building, Usage effect: Establish a small Cloud City, uses resources to produce War Angels within the Cloud City; War Angel limit: 0/12; This was a building capable of producing War Angels, but it had now become a hot potato; Song Jian thought over and over again, wanting to construct the building, but he had to consider the perspective of Sky City, located just over twenty kilometers away; If there were no Sky City, no eight-winged Illusion Angel, Song Jian would naturally construct it boldly and confidently, but now he had to consider if, once the news leaked, the eight-winged Illusion Angel learned of Cloud Citys existence, would it just wipe out the City of Hope as an enemy. The eight-winged Illusion Angel was an existence that surpassed a ruling-level BOSS; Song Jian couldnt even perceive how strong the opponent actually was. Anyway, it had already exceeded the level of a third-order combat power. It was not just now, but even in the foreseeable future, Song Jian wouldnt possibly be a match for him; This is really troublesome! Song Jian lightly caressed the seed for constructing Cloud City, a troubled expression emerging on his face; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still put away the seed for creating Cloud City. The twelve battle angels wouldnt bring a significant increase to the City of Hope Alliances strength. On the contrary, if he were to create Cloud City, it would attract far too much hatred, just like the previous situation with the Black Dragon companion. Just any ancient Red Dragon could pose a threat capable of destroying the entire City of Hope; The risk was disproportionately high compared to the benefits. Song Jian decided to put the construction of Cloud City on hold for a while and see what happened. Perhaps, in no time at all, Sky City might disappear just as abruptly as it had appeared! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I wonder how the Black Dragon is doing now! Song Jian suddenly thought somewhat wistfully; Just as Song Jian was moved to visit the poisonous swamp to check on the Black Dragon, he suddenly received a message from a stranger; Song Jian, are you there? Its Meng Tiantian! Do you still have any Bamboo Jade Leaves? Give me some more, and Ill trade you Second Transformation Golden Pills for them! Meng Tiantian? Song Jian was startled, took a moment to think, and then immediately realized that this was the alchemist he had met on that island before; After casually adding her as a friend, Song Jian asked, Which city are you in now? Canghai City! Meng Tiantian quickly replied with the message! Song Jian was stunned: Canghai City? I seem to have never heard of this name before! Do you know the City of Sin, City of Hymns, or Doomsday City? Song Jian asked, vaguely feeling that Meng Tiantians location was quite distant from his own; I havent heard of them. Just mail me some Bamboo Jade Leaves, what do you care which city Im in? Meng Tiantian said indignantly; Song Jian was at a loss for words and said, Young miss, dont you know that the further away it is, the higher the mailing cost? Were too far apart in the game, and the postage would be too expensive! Stingy, Ill reimburse the cost. Hurry up, I urgently need it. Ive just come across a hidden quest that requires using Vitality Pills. The Vitality Pills made from Bamboo Jade Leaves work best. Send me some, and you wont lose out for sure! After saying that, Meng Tiantian directly sent her address to Song Jian; Song Jian had no choice but to open the mailbox, entered the address given by Meng Tiantian, and put in a few Bamboo Jade Leaves. When he saw the cost of mailing, his eyes widened, and he gasped in shock; Chapter 933 - 933 934 Scars_1 ?Chapter 933: Chapter 934 Scars_1 Chapter 933: Chapter 934 Scars_1 Ten days to produce thirty Cui Bao bamboo leaves, in the eyes of others, was considered a very precious material, but in Song Jians eyes, it wasnt particularly valuable; However, when Song Jian saw the delivery fee for ten Cui Bao bamboo leaves, he couldnt help but take a sharp breath. The delivery fee actually required more than 2.6 million! The preciousness and quantity of the items would naturally raise the delivery fee, but more than 2.6 million was still beyond Song Jians expectation; I never imagined, I would be so far from Meng Tiantian! Song Jian sighed in his heart, but still clicked on the delivery option. In an instant, 2.6 million Doomsday Coins were deducted, making Song Jian feel as if his heart had been violently cut; sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ive sent you ten pieces, with a delivery fee of 2.6 million. Including the price of the Cui Bao bamboo leaves, just give me 3 million! Song Jian said to Meng Tiantian; What, 3 million! Meng Tiantians surprised voice came from the communicator, and Song Jians heart sank, feeling that it was probably impossible to get the money back. The delivery fee is so expensive, I thought at most a hundred thousand would be enough. That aside, Im really busy right now, lets talk about the money when we get back to the real world, Ive got to hang up, Im so busy! Meng Tiantian hastily ended the call. Damn it! Song Jian couldnt help swearing. But, the monk might run away, but the temple wont. Meng Tiantian lived right next door to him. Once he left the game, he would go to collect the debt! After feeling heartache for a while, Song Jian sighed. Three million Doomsday Coins was not a small fortune for him now, but it hadnt reached the point of crippling him financially. Besides, his current expenses were not large, and the items that he valued werent something that could be bought with just a few million Doomsday Coins. The territorial expansion campaign of the City of Hope had come to a halt. If he couldnt clear the true difficulty level of the Abyssal Shadow, this dungeon would sooner or later become a hidden danger! Checking his quest log, the Sword Immortals Path quest was already one-third complete, meaning Song Jian had already killed three Sovereign-class BOSSes. He only needed to kill seven more, and the Sword Immortals Path would be complete; Seven more, huh. Sovereign-class BOSSes arent cabbages, not something you can find just anywhere! Song Jian sighed. However, when his gaze fell upon the huge black pyramid in the distance, a light of inspiration suddenly flashed across his mind; Perhaps, the true difficulty level of the Abyssal Shadow might have a Sovereign-class BOSS? Song Jian suddenly muttered to himself; But, the next opening time for the Abyssal Shadow dungeon was in five days. Song Jian had to wait for the dungeons cooldown period to end before he could explore the true difficulty level of the Abyssal Shadow; Now, in the entire Doomsday City, there was no longer any space for other guilds to survive. It had become a consensus among all players of Doomsday City that the City of Hope Alliance would eventually occupy the entire city; More and more players wanted to join the City of Hope Alliance, and the number of players in the alliance kept growing, but the core members had always remained the same; I wonder how Black Dragon is doing now? Song Jian gazed into the distance, the thought of checking on the Black Dragon growing ever more fervent. With a thought, his steel feathers unfurled, and Song Jian flew towards the Highly Poisonous Swamp; Leaving the territory of the City of Hope and reaching the sparsely populated areas, Song Jian thought for a moment, and the steel feathers vanished, replaced by two blazing trails of fire rising from behind; Compared to the steel feathers, the Flame Light Wings were much faster. Before long, Song Jian entered into the Highly Poisonous Swamp; Eh, the environment here seems to have improved a lot? Song Jian looked around curiously, noticing that the toxic fog that used to pervade the highly poisonous swamp had considerably thinned out. Now, even an ordinary player entering this area would only suffer minor poison damage. He even saw a few people hunting monsters around the swamp to level up; The Highly Poisonous Swamp is a level forty monster zone, perfect for those players who just leveled up. Moreover, there are plenty of herbs in the swamp, and if you come across those rare herbs, you can make a tidy profit! Song Jian thought to himself as he flew directly towards the center of the Highly Poisonous Swamp, where the lake was located; Before he got close to the lake, Song Jian heard a high-pitched dragons roar from afar, and a smile appeared on his lips; it seemed that the Black Dragon had already sensed his arrival; The Highly Poisonous Lake at this moment had completely transformed; the poisonous liquid that used to fill the lake had disappeared, replaced by faint red flames that made it look like a pit of magma. In the midst of the magma pit, the peculiar Dragon Head Tree was still lush and thriving, seemingly unaffected by the roaring flames; What a strange tree! Song Jian glanced at the Dragon Head Tree; it had yet to bear fruit, and aside from looking a bit odd, it seemed no different from an ordinary ancient tree; Able to survive in poison and in flames, Song Jian had never seen a tree like this before; The Black Dragon, upon seeing Song Jian, seemed quite delighted, flying over to him and signaling Song Jian to ride on its back. The two of them began to joyfully play in the skies; Song Jian noticed that the Black Dragon seemed to have grown a bit bigger, at the very least, its growth rate was faster than that in the Pet Space. The hard dragon scales on its back also gave off a warm feeling, and Song Jian could sense a great power gestating within the Black Dragon; Eh, why are there so many scars on the Black Dragon? Song Jian frowned slightly and gently felt the dragon scales on the Black Dragons back with his hand; Only upon closer inspection did he notice that there were numerous scars on the Black Dragons body, most of which had already faded, but many of the dragon scales still bore the traces of battle. However, all this was not necessarily bad for the Black Dragon. Its intelligence was much higher than that of an ordinary person. If it encountered an enemy it couldnt beat, it would, like in its younger days, lure the enemy back to the City of Hope. Up till now, Song Jian had not heard of the Black Dragon leading any monster back, which indicated that the previous battles were just a bit of roughhousing for the Black Dragon; After playing for half the day, just as Song Jian was preparing to leave the Highly Poisonous Swamp, he suddenly heard a roar from a distance. The previously somewhat lazy Black Dragon instantly tensed up, its muscles becoming stiff, and it let out a dragons roar towards the distance; Song Jian narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance, and in just a short while, a massive lizard creature quickly crawled over from afar. This lizard was over ten meters long with thick limbs and its body was covered in thick, dark blue scales. Like the Black Dragon, it possessed a pair of golden vertical pupils, and what was most intriguing was the three-inch-long horn on the forehead of the lizard, resembling a unicorn. A level fifty lord BOSS! Song Jian checked the properties of the large lizard and couldnt resist summoning the Sky-breaking Sword! Chapter 934 - 934 935 Jiulis Reputation_1 ?Chapter 934: Chapter 935 Jiulis Reputation_1 Chapter 934: Chapter 935 Jiulis Reputation_1 After so many days apart, the Black Dragon had also leveled up, now a Level 46 Lord Boss. Despite the clear level suppression it faced against the Level 50 Lord Boss before it, in terms of bloodline suppression, the pure Dragon Bloodline of the Black Dragon was far more formidable than that of the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast Boss; Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast, Level 50, Lord Boss, Vitality Points: 138,900/150,000 A Level 50 Lord Boss with 150,000 Vitality Points was a boss that ordinary players would flee from on sight, but for Song Jian, who had solo-killed a Domination-level Boss before, this was hardly a challengeone Thousand Swords Art would be enough to kill it instantly! However, for the Black Dragon, it was an evenly matched opponent; Song Jian took a step forward, raised the Sky-breaking Sword, and was about to kill the Dragon Lizard Beast when the Black Dragon stretched its forepaw in front of Song Jian. Looking into the Black Dragons golden eyes, Song Jian paused, then nodded in understanding. It seemed the Black Dragon wanted to rely on its own strength to kill this Lord-level Boss; Taking a step back, Song Jian watched the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast with interest. This boss that carried the Dragon Clans bloodline was likely attracted by the Dragon Head Tree. It seemed that the Dragon Scale Fruits this tree bore were an irresistible allure to any beast with Dragon Clan bloodline. Roar~ An angry roar sounded, and the Dragon Might that radiated from the Black Dragon enveloped the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast. Any other beasts would lose even the courage to flee under such terrifying Dragon Might, but the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast merely trembled and resolutely lunged at the Black Dragon; The two massive beasts collided fiercely, claws and teeth flashing as they brawled in the swamp like two beasts bereft of any skills. Song Jian was somewhat bored. The Black Dragon did not use any magical abilities, and the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast did the same. It was as if they had a tacit understanding, not resorting to using any abilities even when temporarily falling behind in the fight; If the Black Dragon used Dragon Language Magic, it likely would have already killed this Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast! Song Jian thought as he watched the Black Dragon, slowly gaining the upper hand with just its powerful body, and shook his head slightly; Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a fierce struggle that lasted almost half an hour, the Black Dragon, although having the upper hand, was not able to kill the Dragon Lizard Beast. Meanwhile, the Dragon Lizard Beast had only left a few shallow wounds on the Black Dragon. Both massive beasts, having nearly exhausted their strength, parted ways by mutual consent, growling at each other a few times. The Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast Boss did not even glance at Song Jian, standing beside the Black Dragon, turned around, and ran back the way it had come; Are you guys just playing around? Song Jian watched the somewhat excited Black Dragon, which seemed quite pleased to have the upper hand in the fight, lick Song Jian with its warm and wet tongue, then lie back down under the Dragon Head Tree, eyes half-closed and soon falling into deep slumber; Song Jian could vaguely see faint golden auras occasionally emanating from the Dragon Head Tree, entering the Black Dragons body beneath it. After a short while, this breath would slowly seep out of the Black Dragons body and return to the Dragon Head Tree. After observing for a while, Song Jian realized this golden aura did not harm the Black Dragon; on the contrary, it accelerated the recovery of the Black Dragons Vitality and strength, even making its wounds heal faster than usual; It seems that this Dragon Head Tree can coexist symbiotically with gigantic beasts that possess the Dragon Clans bloodline, benefiting each other. No wonder the Black Dragon doesnt want to leave its side, Song Jian nodded to himself; After playing with the Black Dragon for half a day and watching a tussle between the Black Dragon and the Dragon Lizard Beast akin to chickens pecking at each other, the day was no longer young. With a thought, Song Jian floated the Sky-breaking Sword in front of him. Just as he was about to use the Sword Flight Art to leave, he suddenly heard another roar in the distance; Its that Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast; what, it hasnt had enough earlier, and now it wants to come back for more? Song Jian frowned slightly. If not for the strange pact the Black Dragon maintained with it, refusing to employ Dragon Language Magic, then a single Vortex Fireball could have inflicted serious damage on the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast; Today, I want to see who has the nerve to beat up my little Jin like this! A conceited voice, along with this roar, reached Song Jians ears. The voice seems to belong to a young girl. What, is this Dragon Lizard Beast also her battle pet? Song Jian wondered to himself. It wasnt long before Song Jian saw the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast reluctantly carrying a girl who looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, heading his way. Was it you who bullied my little Jin? The girl, with her face full of arrogance, stood on the back of the Dragon Lizard Beast and pointed at Song Jian, shouting angrily. Huh, not a player? Song Jian was taken aback, originally assuming the Dragon Lizard Beast was a players battle pet, but it turned out to be an NPCs battle pet. Level 46, Elite BOSS strength! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on the young girl. Hmph, with sneaky eyes, you look like no good person! Lan Lings cheeks flushed with anger, and with a fierce movement of her right hand forward, a sudden booming sound filled the air. Song Jian instantly felt a powerful force rushing towards him, a sharp pain in his chest, and the force sent him flying backward. A damage number of over six hundred floated above Song Jians head. In mid-air, Song Jian felt as though hed lost control of his body and fell heavily to the ground like a burst sack, causing secondary damage. This time, Song Jian lost over three hundred Vitality Points. Over a thousand damage? Song Jian was caught off guard and took a slight disadvantage, but if it had been an average player in their thirties, that hit could have cost them half their life. After hitting the ground, Song Jian regained control of his body, flipped over to stand up, and brandished his Sky-breaking Sword. A fierce Sword Qi surged to the sky, locking onto both the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast and the girl on its back. Lan Lings face turned pale, and the Sword Qi, sharper than any divine weapon coming from Song Jian, made her realize that she had provoked someone formidable. I am the young master of Jiuli Xuan Yue Cave of the Jiuli Clan. If you harm me, a hundred thousand warriors of the Jiuli Demon Clan will never let you off easily! Lan Ling hastily shouted. System: Youve come into contact with the hidden Jiuli Demon Clan, triggering the reputation with the Jiuli Demon Clan. Your current reputation with the Jiuli Demon Clan is indifferent. Hidden tribe? Song Jian was startled; this was his first encounter with a hidden tribe in the game, and his face inadvertently showed a hint of curiosity. Seeing that Song Jian had stopped, Lan Ling let out a sigh of relief, but Song Jians next words made her face change dramatically. PS: Thank you to Reader20191127234229646 for the reward of 1000 Qidian coins~ Chapter 935 - 935 936 Abyssal Demon King Legacy_1 ?Chapter 935: Chapter 936: Abyssal Demon King Legacy_1 Chapter 935: Chapter 936: Abyssal Demon King Legacy_1 Song Jian looked at Lan Ling, a cold smirk appearing on his face. With a light tap of his foot, he soared into the air, his hand gripping the Sky-breaking Sword that shimmered with fierce Sword Qi; Take my first strike and see if you can still save your life. If you manage to survive, we can discuss other matters! Song Jian called out in a low voice; Ready to unleash the Thousand Swords Art, with a light shout, dozens of Spirit Swords floated beside Song Jian. Lan Lings face turned pale with fright as she cursed under her breath, Damn it, another sword maniac! S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the Spirit Swords covering the sky and heading her way, Lan Ling made a quick decision, bit her lip, and ripped off a jade necklace she wore around her neck, starting to chant a spell in a low voice; After a few strange syllables, Lan Ling tossed the necklace into the air and shouted lowly, Mirror Flower Water Moon, protect! Instantly, a faint light shield appeared in front of Lan Ling. Dozens of Spirit Swords traced arcs in the air and, under Song Jians control, attacked Lan Ling from all directions C front, back, left, and right; When the Spirit Swords flew within three feet of Lan Ling, they hit what seemed to be a layer of water, causing ripples to spread across its surface. All the swords then vanished as if they had passed through a portal, disappearing without a trace; Eh? Song Jian was taken aback. The myriad water screens had devoured all the Spirit Swords as if they had never existed. This was a sword technique that could cause around a hundred thousand damage, yet it had no effect whatsoever. This made Song Jians heart sink. Crack! A crisp sound of shattering rang out, and Lan Ling exclaimed in shock. Around her body, a shower of sparkling fragments rose into the air. Lan Lings eyes instantly reddened, and she looked resentfully at Song Jian, her voice trembling, That was a birthday gift from my mother on my sixteenth birthday Song Jian was stunned. What was happening? Was this a setup? He looked around and saw only himself, the girl in front of him, and their two battling behemoth pets; He turned to glance at the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon opened its eyes and gave him a look, then closed its eyes once again. In a mere moment, the sound of snoring could be heard; Come on, you werent snoring when you were asleep just now He looked again at the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast, only to find it staring at him with a scornful gaze; come on, dont you know the caliber of your own master? She was the first to make a move! Seeing Lan Lings face, which clearly said you owe me compensation, Song Jian lost any remaining desire to continue fighting and sighed, Alright, what kind of compensation do you need? But let me make it clear first, dont go overboard! Upon hearing this, Lan Lings expression brightened once again, and she said joyfully, In a few days, it will be my mothers big birthday, and I have my eye on the tail feathers of a giant bird. I want to get a few to make a brocade fan for my mother, but that bird is too powerful C I cant beat it. If you help me beat it, Ill forgive you! Song Jians mouth twitched several times, feeling like he was dealing with an unripe child. He shook his head and asked, Is that bird even more formidable than your Dragon Lizard Beast? Not as formidable as my Little Gold! Lan Ling immediately contested, Its just that it can fly, and Little Gold cant Abyssal Hell, Demon Slayer Canyon A group of players with Abyssal jobs were leveling up by slaying monsters here, and the existence of Guardian Temple had been known to many Abyss players, but it had since become a pile of ruins. After searching the surrounding area for over half a month, most players had left in disappointment, while only a few persistent Abyss players continued their exploration; Doru was a member of the Fallen Angel War Alliance, with the career of an Abyss Earth Walker, and today, along with a group from his alliance, he was leveling up by slaying monsters in the Demon Slayer Canyon; Soon, they arrived at the foot of the small hill where the Guardian Temple was located. Now the entire hill had collapsed, with rubble everywhere, making it impossible to find the entrance to the Guardian Temple; Doru looked around at the people near the Broken Stone Mountain, curious; Captain, what are those guys doing? They dont seem to be here to level up by slaying monsters! Doru whispered; Just a bunch of fools obsessed with stumbling upon an adventure! Captain Ma Shao looked up and said disdainfully. He had forgotten that just half a month ago, he was one of those scouring the area around Broken Stone Mountain; An adventure? You mean the Guardian Temple? Doru asked in surprise, Isnt the Guardian Temple already destroyed by that human named Song Jian? What are they looking for here? Heh, youve been gone for a while to take on an epic class quest and arent aware of the specifics. Even though Song Jian wiped out the Guardian Temple, its said that he didnt obtain the legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings, or rather, he wasnt willing to switch to an Abyssal career, so he discarded the legacy like a worn-out shoe. These people are all hoping to obtain the legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings! Captain Ma Shao laughed; The legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings? A gleam of joy appeared in Dorus eyes as he asked, That cant be easy to obtain, can it? Humph, of course not! Ma Shao shook his head and said: Its said that only by obtaining the legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings can one open the Abyssal Passage, and then we could enter the main plane of the game! Humph, we, at the very least, have rare classes now. If we could return to the main plane, wouldnt we rampage unopposed? Thats a hundred times better than staying in this Abyssal Hell! Doru nodded. Players who switched to Abyssal classes were those who chose ordinary professions in the main plane but wanted to become stronger. Their starting point was much higher than that of players on the main plane. Furthermore, the harsh environment of the Abyssal Hell and monsters that were a few notches tougher than those of the same level on the main plane meant that players who could survive in the Abyssal Hell were much more formidable than the players on the main plane. Once the Abyssal Passage opened, the invading Abyss players would surely gain lots of benefits; Its a shame, its like a mountain of treasures. We all know that theres the legacy of an Abyssal Demon King hidden within the mountain, but we just cant find the way in! Ma Shao sighed and shook his head; The vast expanse of Abyssal Hell, if including the planes invaded and ruled by it, could be described as immeasurably vast. However, only eight Abyss Demon Lords ruled over this Hell, with one having fallen in the Main Plane, whose legacy was probably only to be found there; The remaining seven Abyssal Demon Kings had ruled over the immeasurable lands of Abyssal Hell for tens of thousands of years, so one could imagine that obtaining the legacy of an Abyssal Demon King would be like soaring to the heavens in a single step, with a status that perhaps not even a king in the real world could match; Alright, well fight for another hour, then head back to rest. I hear that in a couple of days, the alliance is planning an event to hunt a level forty boss. Only players level thirty-eight and above can join. Lets all push hard. Dont drop the ball when the time comes! Ma Shao shouted loudly. While everyone responded, Doru suddenly felt a subtle tremor under his feet, and his heart stirred. Without showing any expression on his face, he slowly moved towards the Broken Stone Mountain while continuing to slay monsters; PS: Thank you to Book Friend 20191127234229646 for the reward of 1000 Qidian coins~ Chapter 936 - 936 937 Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast_1 ?Chapter 936: Chapter 937: Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast_1 Chapter 936: Chapter 937: Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast_1 After fighting minor monsters for over an hour near Broken Stone Mountain, their Experience Points had increased by 3%, and after dividing the spoils of battle, they were ready to return to town to rest; Captain, you guys go ahead, Ill fight a bit more here! Doru said, The profession quest earlier took up a lot of time, and Ive fallen behind in levels, so I want to grind a bit more! Ma Shao nodded. Doru had spent nearly a month on the Abyss Earth Walker profession quest, acquiring an epic profession but falling behind in level, now only at thirty-five; Alright, just be careful on your own, and if youre in danger, use a Town Return Scroll, dont worry about wasting them! Ma Shao said in a low voice, stuffing two Town Return Scrolls into Dorus hand; Doru was touched. Town Return Scrolls were rarities in Abyssal Hell, available only at a high-end general store in the main city, and even then in limited quantities. Since the Fallen Angel was the largest battle alliance in Flame Furnaces main city, they had a certain quota allocated to them; Town Return Scrolls were also considered a strategic reserve. Because Ma Shao was a member of the Elite Team, he had a few for saving his life, and ordinary alliance members couldnt buy them even if they had the money; Thank you, Captain! Doru expressed his gratitude; Ma Shao smiled slightly and waved his hand at Doru, leading a group of people toward the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon; Watching his companions leave, Doru didnt actually hunt monsters but instead began to circle Broken Stone Mountain, seemingly in search of something. Other players trying to find the entrance to the Guardian Temple only glanced at Doru and paid him no mind. Such curious players were not uncommon, yet very few were truly dedicated to seeking the temple, with most wandering around for a few hours before leaving in disappointment; The Abyss Earth Walker was actually a profession similar to a Mage of earth magic, capable of drawing on the power of the land. In the harsh environment of Abyssal Hell, where normal peoples visibility was only three or four meters, Doru could sense movements in the land up to dozens of meters away by feeling the earths tremors; This was a special talent of the Abyss Earth Walker profession, something Doru hadnt told anyone. He hadnt even shown it in battle, as the ability was highly clandestine. Unless Doru revealed it himself, it would be difficult for outsiders to notice; Earlier, he had felt an unusual fluctuation from the ground under his feet, growing more distinct as he approached Broken Stone Mountain, as if the earth was trying to convey a message to him; At first, Doru thought it was his own illusion, but soon he sensed a special Abyssal energy from the pulsations of the land, a very pure Abyssal energy. Remembering the legends of the Abyssal Demon King, Doru immediately became excited; Following the guidance of the lands pulsations, Doru arrived in front of a huge boulder and with an inadvertent turn, his figure disappeared from the sight of those around him; Given the limited visibility in Abyssal Hell, Dorus disappearance went unnoticed by the others, who assumed he had simply run off, unable to endure the solitude; But in reality, behind that huge boulder, a crack just wide enough for one person to enter had mysteriously opened under Dorus feet; Below the fissure was a slope. Hesitating for a moment, Doru stepped forward and descended the slope into the depths of the fissure. Shortly after he entered, the crack slowly closed again without a sound; At that moment, Song Jian was flying with his sword, following behind the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast. Lan Ling sat on the back of the Dragon Lizard Beast, looking enviously at Song Jian flying in the air; Thats so cool! Lan Ling gazed at Song Jian, her cheeks slightly flushed, but she immediately muttered to herself: Im talking about the Sword Flight Art, not him as a person! I mean, where exactly is that big bird you mentioned? Song Jian couldnt help asking, as the two had been running for over two hours, well beyond the area of the Poisonous Marsh; S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah? Lan Ling was startled and quickly said, Were not far now, just over that mountain ahead and well reach the big birds nest! That big bird is a BOSS, surrounded by many other creatures. We need to clear our way through! By the way, my name is Lan Ling, whats your name? Lan Lings cheeks turned slightly red as she couldnt help asking; Song Jian usually kept his information hidden, so even if someone had the skill to probe, they couldnt access his attributes if their level was not higher than his; My name is Song Jian! Song Jian glanced at Lan Ling and said; Song Jian? Lan Ling was taken aback, her eyebrows furrowed slightly as she said softly, That name sounds familiar, I think Ive heard someone mention it before! Half an hour later, the two of them had crossed over a mountain peak and arrived at a mountain hollow. If Lan Ling hadnt led the way, Song Jian probably would never have found the place; Its right ahead, be careful. Were now inside the territory of that BOSS, and monsters could appear at any moment! Lan Ling looked around with caution. Lan Ling was merely an elite BOSS template, level 46, with only over seventy thousand Vitality Points. Song Jian could not figure out Lan Lings profession, but she had quite a few good items on her; After the necklace that could completely block the power of the Thousand Swords Art broke, Lan Ling, like magic, took out another necklace and put it on. This new necklace appeared to be of nearly the same grade as the previous one; Besides the necklace, Lan Lings earrings, three rings, the ornaments hanging from her belt, even the clothes she wore, all were of extraordinary quality. Song Jian hadnt noticed before, but along the way, he inadvertently realized something oddLan Ling was like a little rich girl, almost all her equipment was of epic level, and she even had two pieces of legendary quality, with frighteningly powerful attributes; Just then, a large group of creatures suddenly leapt out from the cliffs on both sides. These creatures had fiery feathers, long tail wings, and clear cries, but their claws and long beaks shimmered with a metallic cold light; Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast, Normal, Level 48, Vitality Points 9200/9200 Its them, these creatures have spotted us! Lan Ling cried out in alarm. The Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast let out a low roar, its body exuding a powerful aura, and beams of golden light shot from its eyes, striking a Golden Crow Beast in mid-air. After an explosion, the creature screeched in agony and plummeted to the ground; Attack quickly, there are too many of them, Little Gold cant handle them on its own! Lan Ling, clutching a scroll in her hands, called out to Song Jian with an anxious look on her face; Song Jian couldnt help but roll his eyes, knowing that the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast was capable of fighting a Black Dragon for over half an hour. Although at that time it didnt cast any spells, relying solely on its physical strength, and even though the Dragon Lizard Beast was suppressed throughout the fight by the Black Dragon, how could these ordinary level 48 beasts be compared to a Black Dragon? If a Black Dragon were here, even without using Dragon Language Magic, it could quickly kill these ordinary creatures purely through close combat. The Dragon Lizard Beasts disadvantage lay in its inability to fly, but the skill it just used showed that it also had long-range attack capabilities, making it a significant threat to these Golden Crow Beasts; If the skill just now wasnt too consuming, Song Jian believed that just the Dragon Lizard Beast alone could wipe out all of these ordinary creatures; Moreover, that scroll in Lan Lings hand, after Song Jian stared at it for a while and finally tossed it out, was clearly a powerful Rain of Fire Magic Scroll. Once activated, it would not only take out these few dozen creatures, but even if twice as many appeared, it could wipe them all out; PS: Thanks to Book Fan 20190813223721586 for the tip of 1000 QiDian coins~ Chapter 937 - 937 938 Three-Color Feather_1 ?Chapter 937: Chapter 938 Three-Color Feather_1 Chapter 937: Chapter 938 Three-Color Feather_1 Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian swung his right hand, and the Spirit Sword burst forth, flying towards the Golden Crow Beasts. The Spirit Sword, ablaze with karma fire, dealt massive damage to these ordinary monsters, which had less than ten thousand Vitality Points. Moreover, critical hits were easily triggered; If it werent for the large number of Golden Crows, they probably wouldnt have had the chance to pounce before being wiped out! A single use of Thousand Swords Art had decimated the Golden Crow Beasts, leaving only five or six that slipped through the net. The remaining few didnt attempt to flee but continued to lunge at Song Jian ferociously; Song Jian wielded his sword, slicing down the remaining beasts one by one. Lan Ling, who had been holding the Rain of Fire Magic Scroll, finally breathed a sigh of relief and quietly put the scroll away; These large-area magic attack scrolls were one-use items. Although they were extremely powerful, they were also very valuable, and even Lan Ling felt a pang of loss using them. Saving one was saving money; The slain dozens of Golden Crow Beasts dropped plenty of good items. These were all level fifty or so ordinary monsters, dropping items of level forty-five and above. Although they were mostly blue and green equipment, they were still quite valuable; Is this what youre looking for, the Cloud Pattern Golden Crow Feather? Song Jian picked up a long feather from the spoils and turned to ask; This feather was over a foot long, tricolored, with cloud patterns on its surface. As it lightly swayed, a faint fragrance wafted from it, refreshing the mind and clearing the senses. Although it was a blue-quality crafting material, only three such feathers were dropped by the forty or fifty Golden Crow Beasts, indicating its rarity; This is just a Three-Color Feather, its worth a bit of money! Lan Ling glanced at the feather in Song Jians hand and curled her lip with a hint of disdain, What I want is the Nine-Color Feather dropped by a lord-level BOSS, only a fan made of Nine-Color Feathers is worthy of use by my mother! Nine-Color Feather? Alright then, its mine! Song Jian shook his head and collected all the loot into his inventory, then continued following Lan Ling deeper into the canyon; At first entry, it was just a low depression, but the deeper they went, the more expansive it became. What initially allowed only two or three people to walk side by side had now become a canyon wide enough for a dozen people to walk through together; The cliffs on both sides were lush with vegetation, and one could occasionally hear the clear chirping of birds and the roars of wild beastsclearly, it was a rarely trodden place; For players, a place like this was both loved and hated: loved because such places often held treasures, but hated for the unfamiliarity with the new environment, which could easily result in encounters with monsters beyond ones strength. If unable to escape, their lives could be lost here; However, for Song Jian, he naturally loved such places. Along the way, he extended his perception to the maximum, fearing he might miss any treasure; In no time at all, Song Jian discovered seven or eight precious medicinal herbs. However, unfortunately, these herbs required at least a level ten Medicine Gathering Skill to harvest, and Song Jians skill was only level seven. Forcibly harvesting would significantly increase his Medicine Gathering Skill experience, but the quality of the herbs would surely be compromised, losing much of their efficacy, and they might end up being thrown out like trash; If Meng Tiantian were here, she would be overjoyed! The image of Meng Tiantian suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind, but then he remembered she still owed him three million Doomsday Coins with a repayment date far in the future, and he felt a twinge of pain in his heart; Well be near the lord-level BOSSs lair after a little more walking. Are you sure you can defeat it? If not, you should say so sooner. Little Gold might run fast, but it cant fly. Ive already wasted several Teleportation Scrolls, Lan Ling whispered to Song Jian; Youre so rich, yet you care about a few Teleportation Scrolls? Song Jian couldnt help but say; How could I not care? Do you know how much a Teleportation Scroll sells for? Lan Lings little face instantly revealed a pained expression as she said, A single scroll can sell for ten thousand Doomsday Coins, its expensive! Song Jian glanced at her and was suddenly speechless. Just the equipment on her body, if sold off, could probably fetch tens of millions of Doomsday Coins. Some items were priceless and couldnt be bought with money, yet now she was distressed over ten thousand Doomsday CoinsSong Jian really didnt understand her way of thinking; Lets get this straight first, once Ive killed that BOSS, were even. The Nine-Color Feather is yours, and the rest of the loot is all mine! Song Jian thought for a moment and said; Fine, fine, fine, that big bird just has a prettier tail feather, what good items could it possibly drop? Lan Ling said nonchalantly, As long as you can kill it, I only want the tail feather, the rest is all yours, stingy! Song Jian cracked a slight smile and didnt mind Lan Lings attitude, continuing to walk deeper into the canyon; The further he walked into the canyon, the higher the cliffs on both sides became. The sunlight was no longer able to reach inside. Logically, the temperature should be getting lower, but as he went, Song Jian discovered that the deeper into the canyon he went, the higher the temperature became. The surroundings were already at three to four degrees and ordinary people couldnt stay in such an environment for too long without risking dehydration and heatstroke; The trees around were long dead, and all that met the eye was desolate sand and stone. Yet in such harsh conditions, there were even more monsters around; Desk-sized Sand Scorpions scurried continuously on the ground, making a sasha sasha sound. Fortunately, these monsters seemed to be very afraid of the Dragon Lizard Beasts and would keep their distance whenever they sensed their presence; Seeing this scene, Lan Ling seemed quite proud. She glanced at Song Jian, let out a light snort, held her head high in a prideful manner, as if believing that Song Jian was only getting by thanks to her. Song Jian didnt know whether to laugh or cry but could only quicken his pace, wanting to kill the canyons lord level BOSS sooner so that he could return earlier; Look, look, the BOSS is coming out! Lan Ling suddenly pointed ahead and shouted loudly; Song Jian looked up to see a giant Three-legged Golden Crow before him, its body engulfed in roaring flames, perched atop a tall boulder with a majestic demeanor. When it saw a Sand Scorpion rapidly climbing the cliff beside it, the Golden Crow struck like lightning, its long beak instantly piercing through the Scorpions hard shell, extracting a clump of soft, white flesh and swallowing it; The remaining shell, still in the shape of the Sand Scorpion, fell from the cliff and shattered on impact; A, a Three-legged Golden Crow? This, this is something that only appears in myths and legends, how could it appear here? Song Jian was surprised in his heart and looked up involuntarily at the head of the Three-legged Golden Crow; PS: Thank you Bread84 for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 938 - 938 939 Three-legged Flame Crow Beast_1 ?Chapter 938: Chapter 939: Three-legged Flame Crow Beast_1 Chapter 938: Chapter 939: Three-legged Flame Crow Beast_1 ` Three-legged Flame Crow Beast, Lord-level BOSS, Level 50, Vitality Points: 210000/210000 Having seen the attributes of the BOSS, Song Jian finally heaved a sigh of relief. Although this BOSS resembled the mythical Three-legged Golden Crow, it was actually a different species; The Three-legged Golden Crow is a divine beast from myth, with a bloodline even nobler than that of the Dragon Clan. Even a juvenile Three-legged Golden Crow would be impossible for Song Jian to kill alone; A level 50 Lord-level BOSS Song Jian glanced at its Vitality Points and silently breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this BOSS had not reached second-tier Combat Power. If it had, even deploying the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation might not guarantee its death; Players level 50 could apply for second-tier Combat Power assessment. Once passed, their strength would undergo an earth-shattering change. Monsters were the same, and they could be promoted to second-tier Combat Power after level 50. However, the stronger the monsters original power, the harder it was to advance to second-tier Combat Power. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, the Three-legged Flame Crow Beast in front of Song Jian was one of such creatures; Song Jian looked towards the tail feathers of the BOSS and indeed, on the tail of the Three-legged Flame Crow Beast, there were several long feathers, each over three feet long with cloud patterns and nine different colors from base to tip, lightly shimmering and overflowing with a divine-like brilliance. What you need, are its tail feathers? Song Jian pointed at the resplendently glowing feathers on the BOSSs tail and asked; Yes, thats it. Lan Ling Bird leapt up and said, Those tail feathers are divine objects, much more precious than the feathers you previously obtained from common cloud pattern beasts. Be careful during the fight, dont damage its tail feathers. Otherwise, if its killed, we wont be able to get the complete feathers As she spoke, Lan Ling commanded the Dragon Lizard Beast to slowly back away, saying as she moved, This BOSSs skills are almost all area-of-effect attacks, we need to stand farther back While she was speaking, Song Jian saw the Flame Crow Beast leap from the rocks, spreading its wings like a dancing flame, descending towards the ground; It pecked continuously at the Sand Scorpions on the ground, seemingly considering them as food. Despite being pecked to death, these Sand Scorpions did not dodge or fight back, as if they had resigned themselves to their fate. The pecked Sand Scorpions immediately trembled, standing rigid, while others quickly scuttled towards the deeper parts of the canyon; After pecking to death more than a dozen Sand Scorpions and swallowing the tenderest flesh into its belly, the Flame Crow Beast seemed very pleased. It raised its head and let out a joyous cry, spreading its wings, and sending waves of heat in every direction; Just then, a sharp call came out. Dozens of Spirit Swords ablaze with flames flew towards the Flame Crow Beast, striking it viciously; The attack infuriated the Flame Crow Beast. Each Spirit Sword dealt over two thousand points of damage to it; But the Red Lotus Karma Fire carried by the Spirit Swords was completely resisted by the Flame Crow Beast, which immediately made Song Jians heart sink. He had not expected the Flame Crow Beast to be immune to fire damage; Its important to note, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation is Song Jians trump card. However, most of the damage of the Sword Formation came from the Red Lotus Karma Fire. If it was immune to fire attacks, the Sword Formations damage to the Flame Crow Beast would likely be minimal; This strike dealt over fifty thousand points of damage to the Flame Crow Beast, immediately drawing its attention. It turned its head to look towards Song Jian, anger manifesting in its fiery golden eyes. Wings flapping, heat waves churned, and twin fire blasts surged towards where Song Jian was; ` In an instant, Song Jian felt as though he was trapped in a steaming cage, with the sand and stone beneath his feet so hot it was as if they were scalding; where the flames had swept through, all the gravel had melted into a glistening liquid; Song Jian was shocked; the temperature of the fiery assault must have been over a thousand degrees, something no living creature could withstand with its flesh alone; with a powerful leap, he jumped into the air, with flames roiling beneath him, as though he were above a sea of fire; Seeing Song Jian jump into the air, the Flame Crow Beasts eyes gleamed with a mocking glint; ordinary people could not shift their position in midair and had to endure the damage directly; With a piercing screech, the Flame Crow Beast flapped its wings fervently; in a moment, the entire canyon was enveloped in a celestial blaze, and a large expanse of crimson fire clouds suddenly formed above Song Jians head, quickly followed by a dense shower of fire rain, which enveloped him; Hisss hisss hisss~ The droplets of fire rain landed on Song Jian, immediately giving off a sizzling sound of burning and corrosion, and the durability of the Dark Gold Quality starting armor suit he was wearing began to rapidly deteriorate, while above his head numbers indicating hundreds of points of damage floated up one after another; Though the damage was not high, it was very frequent; in just a few seconds, Song Jian had lost more than a thousand points of damage, and with a thought, the Flame Light Wings materialized, and with a flap, he flew out of the range of the fire rain; Seeing Song Jian actually able to fly, the Flame Crow Beast showed a trace of surprise in its eyes, and staring at Song Jians retreating figure, it opened its long beak and spewed out a thin line of fire; At first, this fire line was as thin as a hair, but upon contact with the air, it immediately branched out, intertwining and entangling with each other, and in a short while, it had transformed into a fire net over ten meters in diameter, swooping down toward Song Jian; The fire net was not very fast at the beginning, drifting with the wind in the air, but as Song Jians flight speed increased, the nets speed also accelerated, eventually becoming as fast as lightning, and in the blink of an eye, it was hovering above his head; Looking up at the fire net descending upon him, Song Jians heart clenched fiercely, as if a large hand had harshly squeezed it, causing his hairs to stand on end and a sense of life-threatening fear to surge through him; Soul Wander! Without hesitation, Song Jian immediately deployed his life-saving skill, his body turning into a transparent Soul Body, entering another plane of existence; As the fire net fell overhead, it passed right through Song Jians body, drifting toward the ground, and in the moment the net passed through him, Song Jian, who had already dodged the fire net, suddenly felt a palpitation surge up from the depths of his soul; This fire net has the power to harm the soul! Song Jian was inwardly alarmed, and his gaze toward the Flame Crow Beast immediately turned cautious; monsters capable of soul damage were very rare, and Song Jian did not believe that this was its only skill capable of harming the soul; Glancing at his skill bar, a few more seconds were needed before he could use the Thousand Swords Art; Song Jian summoned his Sword Shadow Clone with a thought, and a copy that looked exactly like him appeared in midair, charging toward the Flame Crow Beast; Just as it reached halfway, the clone swung its sword forward, releasing the Thousand Swords Art, unleashing waves of heat, and Song Jian was astonished to see that the clones use of the Thousand Swords Art had triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; sixty Spirit Swords transformed into sixty red lotus petals, swirling toward the Flame Crow Beast; Chapter 939 - 939 940 Pet Egg_1 ?Chapter 939: Chapter 940 Pet Egg_1 Chapter 939: Chapter 940 Pet Egg_1 The Sword Shadow Clones release of the Thousand Swords Art can also trigger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation? Song Jian was taken aback. In the midst of battle, he had released the Sword Shadow Clone Skill countless times, and the clone had unleashed the Thousand Swords Art just as many times, yet it had never triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation before. Song Jian had always thought that the clones understanding of sword techniques was not deep enough to trigger the sword formation; it turned out it was just a matter of chance. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation triggered by the clone was almost identical to the one Song Jian could trigger, only its power was much weaker. However, Song Jian soon saw the word Immune floating above the Flame Crow Beasts head, and his heart sank. Clearly, the Flame Crow Beasts immunity to fire meant that the power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was greatly reduced. Although Song Jian had been expecting this, seeing it still weighed heavily on his heart. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The raging flames burned, and as the Flame Crow Beast was enveloped by the Red Lotus Sword Array, it let out a joyful cry. Its wings flapped vigorously, and the flames surged, almost as if it were a phoenix reborn from fire. The corner of Song Jians eye twitched. The cooldown for the Thousand Swords Art had just finished, and he was ready to step forward with his sword. Even if the Flame Crow Beast could be immune to fire damage, the physical attacks from the Spirit Sword would still be effective against it. He had already slashed more than fifty thousand Vitality Points from the Flame Crow Beast boss. With only two hundred and ten thousand Vitality Points left for the Flame Crow, it would only take a couple more uses of the Thousand Swords Art to kill it. Whether the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation could be triggered was no longer so important! At that moment, the burning Red Lotus slowly unfolded like a dragon, wrapping the Flame Crow Beast inside, and a sword over ten meters long was born from the lotus, floating above it. The instant the sword appeared, dazzling golden Sword Qi filled the entire valley. Although the Thousand Swords Art released by the clone only had the power of the original at four-tenths strength, the surging Sword Qi caused all the birds and beasts in the valley to tremble in terror. The Sword Shadow Clone made a slashing motion, and the long sword in the sky fiercely came crashing down. The torrential Sword Qi caused the hard rock walls on both sides of the valley to crack, and before the sword even reached the ground, the land below had already begun to silently fracture. With the momentum of this slash, a deep trench was carved into the earth. The Flame Crow Beast could no longer utter those joyful cries, but instead desperately struggled to break free from the Karmic Fire Lotuss bondage, trying to escape from there. The golden blade instantly cut through the lotus, and the Flame Crow Beast screamed in agony. The entire Red Lotus burst into blinding light, and amidst thunderous boom, violent air waves swept through the entire valley, carrying dust and debris towards the valleys sides. Lan Ling, who was behind Song Jian, waved her right hand, and a bracelet of crimson beads on her wrist like jade emitted a light, her Qi force rolling forward and dispersing the oncoming dust. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, staring intently ahead, feeling that the Sword Shadow Clones Vitality Points had dropped to the lowest point in an instant. It seemed that the previous attack had caused the Flame Crow Beasts hatred to shift onto the clone. As the dust settled, everyones vision cleared. Song Jian saw a terrifying sword wound on the Flame Crow Beasts left wing root, stretching all the way to its chest, as the fiery blood gushed out, sprinkling the sand and stones on the ground, which began to ignite as well. Song Jians eyes brightened. While the Flame Crow Beast could be immune to the fire damage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it could not be immune to the damage from the second-tier concentrated Red Lotus Sword. Although it only possessed four-tenths of the power of the original, it had still inflicted serious damage on the Flame Crow Beast. A damage number of twenty thousand and more slowly floated above the head of the Flame Crow Beast. Song Jian saw that the Flame Crow Beast had already rushed in front of the Sword Shadow Clone, its long beak piercing through the clones chest. In its angry golden eyes, it glared deathly at the clone, as if it wanted to swallow him whole. *Thud* The Sword Shadow Clone ran out of Vitality Points and dissipated into a puff of black smoke. The Flame Crow Beasts gaze quickly turned towards Song Jian, its hatred firmly locked onto him; Song Jian gave a faint smile. Before the Flame Crow Beast could charge over, the Invisible Sword Qi rushed towards the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand like a tide. His meridians felt as though they were utterly severed, and a tearing pain surged through his heart. Song Jian grunted as he bit his lip until it bled, but his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword remained firm as he slashed at the Flame Crow Beast; Sixty Spirit Swords emitted a piercing howl as they slashed towards the Flame Crow Beast. Already heavily injured and unable to fly, the Flame Crow Beasts form faltered, and a flash of fear appeared in its eyes. Before it could react, the Spirit Swords had viciously struck it, and its Vitality Points dropped by more than half in an instant. Then the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation materialized once more, enveloping the Flame Crow Beast entirely; Although it was immune to fire damage, the power of the previous Red Lotus Sword left the Flame Crow Beast with a fresh memory. Now, seeing the Red Lotus Sword Array appear again, the Flame Crow Beast went berserk, desperately flapping its wings, attempting to escape the Sword Formation; But even a lord-level BOSS shouldnt dream of breaking free from a Sword Formation. How could a level 50 Lord BOSS, especially with one wing injured, possibly escape the confines of the Sword Formation? The Flame Crow Beast was firmly trapped within the Sword Formation. Although the flames did no damage, it remained motionless in the Sword Formation; Soon, the Sword Formation entered the second tier. The power of the Fire Lotus Sword that it was nurturing was more than double the power released by the previous clone, an amount the Flame Crow Beast could not withstand; The scene from before replayed, this time the Flame Crow Beast was split in half by the Fire Lotus Sword, instantly killed; Lan Lings eyes widened in disbelief. She knew Song Jian was very powerful, but she never expected that a level 50 Lord BOSS would be killed by Song Jian in just a few minutes, and he seemed to have done it without much effort; The Dragon Lizard Beast also watched Song Jian warily. With the strength that Song Jian had just displayed, it feared he could kill it in less than three minutes. This realization immediately extinguished any thoughts of contesting the Black Dragon for the Dragon Head Tree. Setting aside the fact that it was already no match for the Black Dragon, even if it were to somehow prevail, the man before it wouldnt just stand by. Being killed by him afterward would be a truly bad deal; Alright, its killed. Our agreement is now complete, Song Jian turned his head and said with a slight smile to Lan Ling, then headed straight for the corpse of the Flame Crow Beast; The level 50 Lord had dropped quite a few good items. Six Nine-Color Feathers were looted, more than enough to make a fine brocade fan. Song Jian gave all the Nine-Color Feathers to Lan Ling and then picked up the rest of the items, stowing each one into his inventory without missing a single one. Huh, a pet egg? Song Jian held an oval bird egg that radiated a dark gold light. A warm sensation flowed through his palm; There was a great chance that pet eggs dropped by avian monsters would be flying mounts. The price of flying mounts had been soaring, especially after the emergence of Sky City, shooting up to unbelievable heights; Even though the price of flying mounts had dropped a bit after Sky City was closed, such a flying mount egg could sell for several hundred thousand, even a million Doomsday Coins without a problem; Just then, the pet egg in Song Jians hand caught the sharp eyes of Lan Ling, who suddenly grabbed him by the arm; A pet egg, it actually dropped a pet egg? Lan Ling exclaimed with delight: It must be able to hatch a Flame Crow Beast, then I can have as many Nine-Color Feathers as I want. Sell it to me, how about that? Please, Im begging you! Chapter 940 - 940 941 Old Turtle_1 ?Chapter 940: Chapter 941: Old Turtle_1 Chapter 940: Chapter 941: Old Turtle_1 Song Jian glanced at the Three-legged Flame Crow Beasts dropped loot; the most precious thing among them was probably this pet egg for a flying mount. Although the Flame Crow Beasts name didnt sound very appealing, it had an excellent appearance, almost identical to the legendary Three-legged Golden Crow. If there wasnt a real Three-legged Golden Crow standing beside it, probably nine out of ten people would mistake the Flame Crow Beast for a Three-legged Golden Crow. One million two hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, selling it to you. How about that? This is a friendship price! Song Jian glanced at Lan Ling, any piece of equipment she took out at random was probably worth more than that amount. One million and a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins should not be a lot of money for her. One one million two hundred thousand? Lan Lings eyes went wide in disbelief, finding it hard to believe the pet egg could be so expensive. This is a pet egg for a flying mount, one million two hundred thousand, not a coin less! Song Jian nodded firmly and asserted. But I only have about one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins on me now Lan Lings face showed hesitation as she spoke softly. Heh, then Im sorry! Song Jian laughed and stored the pet egg in his inventory. All right, were even. Lets part ways here! Song Jian gestured goodbye to Lan Ling, summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, and prepared to leave this place using the Sword Flight Art. Lan Lings eyes quickly darted around, and she hurriedly stopped him, calling out loudly, In a few days, it will be my mothers grand birthday. Would you be interested in joining me at Jiuli Xuan Yue Cave to attend my mothers birthday celebration? At that time, many skilled individuals will come to wish my mother well, and a few words of guidance from them could benefit you greatly. How about it? Why should I, who has no relation to you, presumptuously attend? What if I get kicked out? No, thanks! No, thanks! Song Jian laughed heartily and waved his hand. Who would dare to kick you out if I bring you? Lan Ling said enthusiastically. Moreover, my mothers Lan Zhi Library contains tens of thousands of books, among which there are no shortage of sword techniques. I can sneak you in to have a look, and you could learn one or two superior sword skills. Wouldnt that be wonderful? Watching Lan Lings head waggle, Song Jian found it amusing and couldnt resist teasing her, The sword techniques Ive learned are from unparalleled secrets of the Sword Immortal, how could the sword techniques in your mothers library compare? Hmph, whats so great about that? Lan Ling wrinkled her nose, her face full of pride as she said, My mothers Lan Zhi Library encompasses everything. What sword techniques arent there? Not to mention Sword Immortals secrets, even the moves of the Sword Saint and Sword God can be found in the library! Song Jian was taken aback and sized up Lan Ling. Had anyone else made such a claim, Song Jian would have dismissed it as mere boasting, but coming from Lan Ling, he couldnt help but believe her to some extent. After all, even though he did not know the exact status of the heir of Jiuli Xuan Yue Cave, he could tell from Lan Lings equipment that her status was likely much more noble than he had imagined. A thought struck Song Jian; if he could actually acquire one or two Sword Immortal techniques from that library Lan Ling mentioned, wouldnt he hit the jackpot? Well then, I havent got much on my hands lately. Taking a trip out to see the world isnt a bad idea! Song Jian nodded and agreed. Seeing that Song Jian had agreed, Lan Ling instantly brightened up. She mounted her Dragon Lizard Beast, led the way, and soon they both left the nest of the Flame Crow Beast, heading in a different direction. Song Jian had thought that Xuanyue Cave wasnt too far from Doomsday City, but unexpectedly, the two of them walked for two days and nights. Standing in front of a vast river that stretched farther than the eye could see, Song Jian looked at Lan Ling with a bit of resentment and said, Didnt you say Xuanyue Cave wasnt far? Its not far! Lan Ling said with an innocent expression, Once we cross this river, we will be in the territory of Xuanyue Cave. After we pass through the Windswept Stone Forest, its less than a hundred miles to Xuanyue Cave! Song Jian: Song Jian suddenly realized that he seemed to have been deceived by the young girl. Along the way, the river was five to six hundred kilometers away from Doomsday City, which was not just far but equivalent to two or three round trips between Doomsday City and the City of Sin. Since he had already arrived here, he couldnt go back. Gritting his teeth, Song Jian persisted, considering it a cost to acquire a Sword Immortal skill! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Do you want me to carry you and fly across? Song Jian asked. The Sword Flight Art couldnt carry others, but whether it was the steel wings or the Flame Light Wings, Song Jian could carry someone and fly for a short time. Lan Ling glanced at Song Jian, her cheeks slightly reddened, and without saying a word, she just shook her head, whispering, Wait a moment, there will be a boat! Song Jian was stunned; he hadnt expected the girl to be rather traditional! The two waited for about fifteen minutes when Song Jian saw a huge shadow drifting over the rolling river surface. This shadow was at least ten meters wide, and that was only what was visible above the water. What was hidden below was anyones guess. It seemed the shadow was coming from the opposite bank of the river, heading straight for them. Even before it neared, Song Jian felt a heavy pressure bearing down on him, like a child standing beside a strange, burly manthough the man didnt make any movements to harm the child, the child couldnt help but want to keep his distance. Be careful, back off! Song Jian, pulling on Lan Lings sleeve, slowly retreated. The aura emanating from the shadow before them was definitely on par with a dominion-level BOSS. Lan Ling looked at Song Jian curiously, flicked off his hand, and said, The boat is here, what are we retreating for? Linger, if you call me a boat again, watch out. I might never ferry you across the river again, letting you sneak out and never return home! The shadow in the water slowly surfaced, and Song Jian was shocked to see a massive turtle like a small island. The diameter of the greenish-black shell on the turtles back was over thirty meters. Its limbs were thick, its skin wrinkled, and its surface covered with fine scales. Even the head that protruded was adorned with two horns resembling those of a Giant Dragon. The properties of the turtle were a series of question marks in Song Jians eyes, whether it was the name, level, or rank, Song Jian couldnt see any of it. This was partly because Song Jian hadnt learned an exploratory skill yet, but it also had a direct relation to the immense strength of the turtle. Upon hearing the old turtle speak, Lan Ling stuck out her tongue and coquettishly said, Grandpa Turtle, please spare Linger this time, I wont dare to do it again! Hahaha, is Linger bringing her lover back to show to your mother? The old turtles pair of blue eyes stared at Song Jian, sizing him up. Though his tone was light-hearted, Song Jian could feel a faint killing intent in the old turtles gaze. Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, what lover? Grandpa Turtle, your words are so unpleasant to hear! Lan Lings cheeks burned as if on fire, and she quickly explained, Song Jian is just a regular friend of mine, and his visit is only to attend my mothers birthday celebration! Chapter 941 - 941 942 Stone Forest_1 ?Chapter 941: Chapter 942 Stone Forest_1 Chapter 941: Chapter 942 Stone Forest_1 Oh, so you are just ordinary friends, hahaha, I guess its just an old turtles rambling, my apologies, Linger, my apologies! the old turtle laughed heartily, his maw full of gleaming sharp teeth, clearly showing that this turtle demon wasnt as friendly as he appeared to be; After giving Song Jian a meaningful glance, the old turtle shouted, Hurry up, board the boat, if we wait any longer the winds will start, and its very bad news if the winds come while we are on the Wangyue River! Lan Ling muttered softly, He calls himself a boat and yet doesnt let others say it Song Jian kept silent. During the journey, Lan Ling hadnt shown any intention of secrecy or concealment, speaking out whatever came to his mind. With just a few prompts from Song Jian, Lan Ling had blurted out everything about his home; As it turned out, the so-called Jiuli Clan was the Demon Clan. In the game, the demons and those monsters were almost indistinguishable in appearance, the only difference being that demons possessed a human-like intelligence, understanding right from wrong, making clear judgments, and thereby not much different from humans in fact, they even formed powers of various sizes due to geographic regions; Xuanyue Cave was a top-tier power among the Jiuli Clan, controlling a territory that spanned over three thousand li. Crossing the Wangyue River and heading west, everything as far as the eye could see was the territory of Xuanyue Cave; This old turtle, on the other hand, was the Guardian of the Wangyue River. Other humans or players who wanted to swim across or take a boat over the Wangyue River would be secretly killed by this old turtle; Sitting on the old turtles back, Song Jian felt the pressure growing heavier, making him feel like a small insect trapped in amber, struggling even for the slightest movement under the weight of an immense force; Song Jian understood in his heart that this was the old turtles way of showing his dominance, warning him not to harbor improper thoughts towards Lan Ling; At least a peak third-tier Combat Power! Song Jian thought to himself; When he passed the first-tier Combat Power assessment previously, Song Jian had encountered strong beings with third-tier Combat Power. The aura emanating from the old turtle was no less intimidating than that of those strong beings; To Song Jian, the Wangyue River seemed less a river but an ocean, as the water was not brackish. Looking around, all he saw was the gently rippling water, with no land in sight; This is practically no different from the legendary Tongtian River! Song Jian muttered to himself; the Tongtian River in Journey to the West was eight hundred li wide, and Song Jian felt that this Wangyue River in front of him was not much inferior to that Tongtian River in any way; And indeed, in the Tongtian River, there was also an old turtle! Tongtian River? Boy, have you been to the Tongtian River? The old turtle heard Song Jians muttering and said with slight surprise, The Tongtian River stretches eight hundred li, a difficult crossing even for birds and fish, and only those with great powers can get close; you, young man, with such meager strength, how could you possibly know its name? I heard it mentioned in passing Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his brow, not expecting that in this game, there would be an actual Tongtian River; Wasnt this originally a post-apocalyptic survival game? How did the style change so abruptly? Song Jian didnt dare to make a sound, just muttering in his heart, Now its turned into a game with immortals and strange creatures. No wonder the Jiuli Clan is a hidden race; ordinary players probably have no clue they exist! The Wangyue River was no match for the legendary Tongtian River, being only about a hundred miles long. The old turtle moved swiftly in the water, with the wind howling over the river, but during the swim, a thin, semi-transparent light screen formed over its shell, keeping the wind out. All the way there, apart from the somewhat monotonous scenery, Song Jian didnt feel any suffocation or other discomfort; Haha, young man, look at this place. Aside from the river water, its desolate, with no land ahead or behind. If I throw you down here, do you think you could survive? The old turtle rocked its body slightly and laughed loudly; Upon hearing this, Song Jian gave a faint smile, pretended to be very afraid, and said, Please dont joke, sir. Surrounding me is vast nothingness; no heaven above, no earth below. If you threw me down here, I would surely plummet to the rivers depths, lost forever! Lan Ling couldnt help rolling her eyes at this and huffed softly at Song Jian, but she didnt speak up; Lan Ling and Song Jian had been traveling together, with Lan Ling riding the Dragon Lizard Beast, while Song Jian used the Sword Flight Art. After two days and nights, neither of them showed any signs of fatigue. It would have been easy for Song Jian to cross the Wangyue River using the Sword Flight Art if it werent for the Dragon Lizard Beasts inability to swim; Hahahahaha~ The old turtle seemed very amused, shaking its head but keeping its body steady. After a few more hours, Song Jian finally saw a dark outline in the distancethe land on the other side had been reached; S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Alright, Grandpa Turtle, well go on by ourselves from here. Dont stay in the Wangyue River these next few days, you should head back to your cave. Dont be late for mothers birthday banquet like last time! Lan Ling jumped off the turtles back, gave a few instructions, then mounted the Dragon Lizard Beast and hurried forward; After bowing to the old turtle, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, took flight into the midair, and followed closely behind Lan Ling; The old turtle watched Song Jian, shook its head softly, and sighed to itself, This young man is lucky, to be favored by the Third Princess of the Jiuli. But hes too timid and his skills are lacking; I wonder if he can be relied on in the future However, his skill in Sword Flight Art isnt bad. I seem to remember someone else crossed the Wangyue River flying on a swordwhen was that? The old turtle shook its head; as a great demon, it had lived for thousands of years and experienced too many things. Sometimes it tended to forget certain events; Turning, the old turtle slowly headed towards the Wangyue River. As half its body submerged in the water, something suddenly dawned on it. With an ah, it stretched its long neck out of its shell, turned its head back, and, staring at the fading figure of Song Jian flying on his sword, muttered under its breath, Damn youngster, playing tricks on the old turtle. Hmph, wait till the Demon Emperors birthday banquetIll get you back for this! Song Jian, once we cross this stone forest, well be at my place. Then, Ill make sure to treat you well! Lan Ling boasted proudly; Song Jian looked up and indeed, before them was a large stone forest. Stone pillars stood erect, resembling cones with a wide base and narrow top, shooting up from the ground. Some were three to four meters tall, others seven to eight meters, and the tallest reached nearly a hundred meters, like skyscrapers. As the wind blew, a ghastly howling, like the cries and howls of ghosts and wolves, arose from the forest; This place must be the source of the Windswept Stone Forests name! In this stone forest, there were also plenty of Level 50 monsters, which looked ferocious, with horns on their heads and green faces with sharp teeth, about the size of a small calf. Their limbs had sharp claws that gleamed coldly; a casual scratch on the stone pillars would leave deep gouges, with stone dust falling all around; These creatures were not of the Demon Clan but ordinary monsters called the Wind Howling Stone Devouring Beast, Level 50. The entire stone forest was their territory, replete with them, feeding on the stone pillars within the forest; Chapter 942 - 942 943 Walking on the Earth_1 ?Chapter 942: Chapter 943 Walking on the Earth_1 Chapter 942: Chapter 943 Walking on the Earth_1 Watching the fierce Stone-Eating Beasts appear and disappear in the stone forest, Song Jian rubbed his nose and said to Lan Ling, Why are there still so many monsters in this stone forest? Do you want me to carry you and fly over? Lan Ling gave Song Jian a sidelong glance and huffed arrogantly as she shook her head. No need. There were originally no monsters in this stone forest at all. I dont know when, but overnight, so many appeared, and you cant kill them. Mother once sent a large army to clear out the area. They wiped out the monsters in the stone forest thoroughly, suffering quite some casualties, but the next day, these monsters reappeared out of thin air. Also, their corpses could combust spontaneously without fire. Strange, isnt it? Song Jian frowned slightly, listening to Lan Ling. It seemed that the monsters here had only appeared recently and were not originally present. Could it be that these monsters are spawned specifically for players to grind? Song Jian thought to himself. If thats the case, then this place might not be a forbidden zone for players. Perhaps there are players born here, emerging as members of the Demon Clan right from the start. I really wonder what they would look like back in the real world Humph, there may be many monsters here, but they are no match for me. Xiao Jin can wipe them all out! Lan Ling said proudly. She seemed to really like the Dragon Lizard Beast and always liked to show it off no matter what she was doing; The Dragon Lizard Beast also posed in an invincible and disgustingly proud manner, lifting its head and roaring loudly twice; Song Jian smiled slightly. Although the Dragon Lizard Beast was a Lord-level BOSS and could easily crush the monsters here, the sheer number of monsters in the stone forest was too great. Ten, twenty, fifty, the Dragon Lizard Beast could defeat them, but what about one hundred, five hundred, a thousand, three thousand? Could the Dragon Lizard Beast still prevail? Just by attrition alone, the Dragon Lizard Beast could probably be worn to death. Otherwise, the previous extermination would not have resulted in such heavy casualties. If Lan Ling really dared to charge into the stone forest relying solely on a Dragon Lizard Beast, she would probably be seeking death; To safely cross this place, the only way would be if that old turtle from Wangyue River were to escort you! Song Jian looked back at the distant Wangyue River and thought to himself; Given the old turtles strength, perhaps it could truly smooth out a path through the stone forest! As he was thinking, Lan Ling took out a string of small bells from her bosom and hung them on her wrist, then patted the Dragon Lizard Beast and walked towards the stone forest; Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling~ As Lan Ling rode the Dragon Lizard Beast and moved forward, she shook her wrist, and the bells on it jingled continuously, creating a soul-stirring sensation in Song Jians ears; What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. The sound of the bells could shake the soul, obviously possessing the capability to damage it. Song Jian wasnt afraid of any other attacks now, except for soul attacks. If he mastered this kind of attack technique, he wouldnt dare to use his lifesaving skill, Soul Wander, anymore; In a state of soul, Song Jian was almost completely undefended. Without treasures to protect his soul, he would be utterly powerless if he suffered any soul damage; The Stone-Eating Beasts in the stone forest seemed to fear the sound as well. As soon as they heard the bell ring, they all scurried away so fast they disappeared without a trace, and Lan Ling leisurely rode the Dragon Lizard Beast into the stone forest; Song Jian shook his head. Lan Ling was of noble birth, constantly revealing endless treasures. If it came to a fight with her, even Song Jian himself wasnt sure he could win; If he damaged several of her treasures in the process, Song Jian was afraid he couldnt afford the compensation even if he sold himself! Song Jian used Sword Flight Art to travel through the air while Lan Ling rode the Dragon Lizard Beast, jingling the bells through the stone forest. It took more than two hours before Lan Ling finally came out of the stone forest; Its too dark in the stone forest, and you cant see anything clearly! Lan Ling complained. If it wasnt for Xiao Jin knowing the way, I would have gotten lost inside! Lan Ling patted Little Golds head affectionately, and the Dragon Lizard Beast let out a purring sound, squinting its eyes as if it was enjoying itself. Are we close to your home? How much farther? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Almost there. Do you see that mountain range ahead? My home is in those mountains! Lan Ling pointed to a distant mountain range and said, Phew, finally home. Im so tired, I wont ever go that far again Song Jian looked up at the distant mountains and was momentarily speechless. Its like exhausting the horse by its view of the mountain, but it appears that reaching Xuanyue Cave before sunset would count as quick. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Abyssal Hell, Demon Slayer Canyon In the depths of Broken Stone Mountain, illuminated by the glow of the earths fire, Doru saw several temples that had collapsed, seemingly after a violent explosion. Numerous demons roamed around the ruins of the temples, and even though the temples had become rubble, the demons did not leave, continuously wandering around these ruins. These demons were at least of Elite Level BOSS, and there were several hulking Liege Level BOSSes lying around the ruins, deep in slumber. Although Doru was of Epic class professional, he couldnt possibly take on an Elite Level BOSS on his own. Besides, he had no clue which part of the ruins he should search for the Abyssal Demon King legacy at the moment. Just then, the ground suddenly shook, and stones tumbled; from within one of the ruins, a chest emanating a dark gold glow appeared. Its ancient golden light instantly caught Dorus eye, the Dark Gold Quality chest being the first he had ever seen. Lucky break, finding loot just as I enter this place! A slight smile appeared on Dorus lips. However, beside the chests ruins, a huge three-headed Hellhound BOSS lay snoring heavily. It was a forty-five level Liege Level BOSS, and if it was disturbed, Dorus life would be forfeit right there. After pondering for a moment, Doru took out a stone radiating blue quality light and started to mutter incantations. Before long, the stone in his hand developed cracks on its surface and soon crumbled into powder. Next to Doru, a massive stone creature over two meters tall rose from the ground. This giant stone person was an ability of the Abyss Earth Walker, Summoning it in non-combat state requiring an Earth Magic Stone and was limited by a summoning duration, so Doru rarely used this skill. Attack! Doru locked onto the Liege Level BOSS near the ruins and commanded the stone creature. The stone person made a rumbling noise and charged toward the three-headed Hellhound at a Liege Level, while Dorus body slowly sank below the surface of the ground. This was another core skill of the Abyss Earth Walker, Earthwalker, which allowed him to enter below the ground and stealth through it. Once underground, unless there were special scouting and attacking methods, harming him was simply wishful thinking. This skills only flaw was that its activation was somewhat slow, providing an opportunity to an opponent, but otherwise, it had no weak points. Chapter 943 - 943 944 Demon King Finger Bone_1 ?Chapter 943: Chapter 944: Demon King Finger Bone_1 Chapter 943: Chapter 944: Demon King Finger Bone_1 Dorus upper half emerged from the ground, and the golden treasure chest was right in front of him. He glanced back to see that the stone golem he had summoned was no match for the three-headed Hellhound, having already lost one-third of its Vitality Points. But he had managed to pull the Hellhound away, and the beast had not realized that Doru was already at the treasure chest. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thank goodness, this chest isnt locked! Doru placed his hands on the chest, and soon, a progress bar for unlocking appeared. For players who enjoyed adventure, the skill of unlocking was crucial, but unfortunately, only professions like thieves and pickpockets could learn the skill of unlocking from their class trainers. Other professions interested in learning unlocking had to obtain a universal unlocking skill book. Universal unlocking skills were hard to come by, and Doru hadnt learned any; if this chest had been locked, he could only have sighed, wiped his drool, and walked away. The higher the grade of the chest, the longer it would take to open it, and the Dark Gold Treasure Chest required a full three minutes to unlock. Doru didnt know if the stone golem he had summoned could withstand the Hellhounds assault for three minutes. With a continuous roar, all three heads of the Hellhound were capable of attacking. Although the stone golem was hard, it was still battered until chips of stone flew in all directions, and its Vitality Points rapidly decreased before Dorus eyes. While unlocking the chest, Doru kept an eye on the battle. He checked the remaining Vitality Points of the stone golem and then the progress bar of the chest. Estimating in his mind, he felt reassured that he should be able to open the chest before the golem perished. The skill to summon the stone golem wasnt a core ability of the Abyss Earth Walker; it was just a common skill with a long cooldown, heavy resource consumption, and a time limit for summoning. Doru seldom used it, but it was extremely effective for luring and tanking monsters. Click~ A light sound signaled that the lid of the chest popped open slightly, and Dorus heart leaped with joyit was open! Just then, Doru suddenly heard a roar from behind. Turning around, he saw each of the Hellhounds three heads biting down on the stone golems head, right arm, and left leg. A shrill sound of friction emerged, with stone powder falling tsk tsk from the jaws of the Hellhound. Its three heads fiercely tore in three different directions, and the stone golem, with only a third of its Vitality Points left, lasted less than three seconds before it crack apart, shattered by the Hellhound into a pile of rubble. With chunks of the stone golems half-head and limbs in their jaws, all made of solid stone, the three-headed Hellhound seemed to vent its frustration by crunching the rocks loudly in its mouth, reducing the solid stone remnants to powder in no time. Doru was greatly alarmed. Without even looking at the items in the chest, he grabbed everything into his inventory and then slowly started to descend into the ground. After killing the stone golem, the Hellhounds attention was drawn to Doru. Its three large heads turned to stare at the slowly descending Doru. The middle head opened its mouth wide, shooting out a blaze of fire that enveloped him. The Abyss Earth Walker could move underground, but the descent was not fast, which was the only weakness of this profession. However, if Doru could raise this skill to the highest level, that weakness would also be mitigated. Seeing the flames coming at him, Doru was shocked. Although he had calculated the time needed to open the chest, he had forgotten that it would take some time to bury himself into the ground. At that moment, his neck had just touched the surface while his whole head was still exposed. The flames engulfed his head entirely; An injury figure of 1,500 points floated above Dorus head. At that moment, Doru could not interrupt his casting. Otherwise, he would be forced out of the ground, and then he would have to face the three-headed Hellhound, the boss-level monster, alone; Enduring the agony of the burn, Doru gritted his teeth and slowly submerged into the ground. After reaching the underground, the burning status immediately disappeared, and Doru let out a sigh of relief. He then checked his Vitality Points, which gave him quite a scare. From over two thousand Vitality Points, he was down to less than a hundred. It was a narrow escape from death. Had he been a second slower and allowed the burn to damage him once more, Doru would probably have lost his life there; That was close, too close! Dorus heart pounded wildly, and it took quite a while for him to calm down; One has to take risks for wealth, Doru mused, Lets see what spoils the treasure chest that almost cost me my life has yielded! With his life no longer in danger, Dorus attention returned to the loot inside the chest. The three-headed Hellhound above ground couldnt find Doru and, seeing the chest cracked open, flew into a fit of rage. Boom! Boom! Boom! came thunderous noises from above, but Doru paid them no mind. Unless the hounds had the ability to dig three feet into the ground, the burrowed Doru was safe and sound; A Dark Gold Treasure Chest should yield at least one Dark Gold Quality item. This is a big score! Doru opened his inventory with a smile spreading across his face; He had originally come here seeking the legacy of the Abyssal Demon King, but unexpectedly, he stumbled upon a Dark Gold Treasure Chest, which was a great start; Materials, materials, food, ores The chest contained over a dozen items that Doru grabbed in one go into his inventory, yet most of these were just common materials and food; Eh, Demon King Finger Bone? A Dark Gold Quality ring, nice, very nice, haha! Doru saw a crystalline finger bone, like gleaming jade, in his inventory, and upon carefully inspecting its attributes, he was overjoyed. He eagerly slipped the finger-bone-shaped ring onto his finger; The rings attributes were excellent and well-suited for Doru. Not only could it enhance the power of his abilities, but it could also increase the cast speed of his spells. This meant that even if his Earthwalker skill hadnt reached max level, he could quickly submerge underground, greatly enhancing his survival capabilities; Just as Doru was delightedly slipping on the ring, he suddenly felt a sharp pain at his finger, and cold sweat streamed down his body. Looking down, he saw the newly acquired Dark Gold Quality ring, glowing with a sinister red light like a hot iron, while his skin sizzled at the touch; Doru was startled. It was the first time he had encountered such a thing. He tried to grasp the ring and pull it off, but as soon as he touched it, the intense heat scalded him, forcing him to retract his hand quickly; At that moment, Doru felt his entire body restrained by the ring, dripping with cold sweat and unable to muster a single bit of strength; System: You have obtained the Demon King Finger Bone ring and automatically triggered the hidden quest The Seventh Demon Kings Legacy. Please follow the quest instructions and complete the task! Chapter 944 - 944 945 Three-tailed Fox Demon_1 ?Chapter 944: Chapter 945: Three-tailed Fox Demon_1 Chapter 944: Chapter 945: Three-tailed Fox Demon_1 Doru cradled his finger, the intense pain causing the muscles in his cheeks to twitch involuntarily, yet his eyes revealed a mix of surprise and delight. The Demon Kings inheritance, Ive actually obtained the Demon Kings inheritance! Doru was ecstatic, and even the pain from his finger seemed more bearable; Soon, the ring that was the Demon King Finger Bone returned to normal, the crimson color slowly faded, and the heart-wrenching pain also disappeared without a trace, but Doru found that the ring seemed to have grown onto his finger, impossible to remove, and attempting to pull it caused his skin to hurt; Upon opening his equipment tab, sure enough, the ring was bound to him and couldnt be taken off, but to Dorus surprise, after the ring underwent the transformation, a new attribute upgradeable had been added to the item description, along with This is a symbol of the power held by the seventh Demon King of the Abyssal Hell; With this realization, Doru felt that it didnt even matter that he couldnt remove the ring, his heart filled with joy as he opened the quest tab to check the content of the Demon Kings inheritance quest; Meanwhile, Song Jian and Lan Ling had finally arrived at Xuanyue Cave, located deep within the mountain range. Without Lan Lings guidance, even if Song Jian had searched for three days and nights, he would never have found it; I thought Xuanyue Cave was just a cave. Who would have thought it would be such an opulent abode? Song Jian said in awe at the buildings nestled in the mountains; This is only the outer residence, the real Xuanyue Cave is actually inside this mountain peak! Lan Ling boasted proudly; Oh dear, my silly Linger, how come you start revealing our secrets to outsiders the moment you return home? A flamboyant young woman, holding a bamboo basket in her left hand and a silk fan in her right, covering half of her face, approached from the mountain path; Song Jian narrowed his eyes. The way this young woman moved was as graceful as a willow in the wind, her exposed eyes captivating and brilliant, like a hook that could steal ones soul with just a glance; The young woman exuded a seductive aura. One look from Song Jian and he felt as if there was a fire burning in his chest, his eyes beginning to turn red; Just then, a clear stream surged through his mind, instantly quenching the flame that had begun to rise, and his clarity returned at once; Song Jian was shocked C this young woman was naturally enchanting, and her every move could bewitch a person. Fortunately, his innate skill Thick-skinned had come into effect in time, or else, he might have embarrassed himself right there; A Three-tailed Fox Demon? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he shifted his gaze from the womans face to behind her, where three tails, each two to three meters long, floated silently: one pure white, one pure black, and the third a mix of both; Lady Fox, this is my friend, Song Jian. Ive invited him to attend Mothers birthday banquet, Lan Ling said, smiling at the sight of the young woman, jumping down from the Dragon Lizard Beast and taking the womans arm; Oh, a friend! Lady Fox giggled, Linger has grown up and even has friends now. Let me see, which handsome, young man has caught Lingers eye? With that, Lady Fox swayed to Song Jians side, looking him up and down, her eyes twinkling with a strange light. A faint fishy scent drifted from her toward Song Jian; At that moment, Song Jian felt an imposing aura emanating from Lady Fox, like a mountain pressing down on him, and he felt somewhat helpless; Why does everyone here like to test me so much, just like the old turtle in Wangyue River, and now these Three-tailed Fox Demons upon our first meeting! This Three-tailed Fox Demon had a series of question marks for all attributes; evidently, its level had surpassed Song Jian by ten levels. Song Jian couldnt see any of the demons attributes, which decisively made him realize the need to acquire a high-quality detection skill. However, the aura exuded by the Three-tailed Fox Demon was nothing compared to the old turtle in the Wangyue River. A Sovereign-class BOSS A hint of a smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. Such power might frighten other players around level forty, but to embarrass Song Jian was a foolish delusion. In the combat log, a cascade of system notifications appeared in front of Song Jian: System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you, triggering the innate skill Thick-skinned, which is immune to this skill; System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you, triggering the innate skill Thick-skinned, which is immune to this skill; System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you, triggering the innate skill Thick-skinned, which is immune to this skill; Lady Fox wasnt adept at fighting, but charm was her innate skill. Even a powerful demon might become her puppet if caught off guard and charmed, even happily committing suicide if so commanded. The Three-tailed Fox Demon was naturally charming. At first, when she saw Song Jian and realized that he was unaffected by the charm she had inadvertently exuded, she didnt care. But now, with her charm spell at full throttle, even demon kings stronger than her would flee in avoidance. Yet, this young man stood unaffected, which gave her quite a shock. Once her charm spell failed, Lady Fox felt as if she was standing naked in a snowy field, utterly insecure; Young man, where are you from? How did you become acquainted with our princess? With a flick of her silk fan, Lady Fox revealed her visage. Initially, Lady Fox merely intended to embarrass Song Jian, so that Linger could see his folly. But now, she felt a sense of competitiveness brewing within her. As her charming face came fully into view, Song Jian felt as if the whole world lost its color, and a look of bewilderment appeared in his eyes. Lady Fox was full of pride, yet at that moment, she suddenly heard the sound of a sword being unsheathed singing Surging Waves~, and before she could react, she saw a dazzling flash of sword light. Ah~ A shriek escaped her, the Three-tailed Fox Demons complexion drastically changed, and she found herself sitting on the ground, her eyes filled with fear as she looked at Song Jian. Meanwhile, Song Jian also snapped out of his confusion and saw the panicked face of the fox demon. He didnt know what had happened and took a good while before he decided to open the combat log to check. System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you. Innate skill Thick-skinned couldnt immunize this attempt; innate skill Holy Sword triggered, activating the Holy Sword Seal effect, rendering the targets charm spell unusable for 1 minute! Eh, the Holy Sword skill could also trigger such an effect? Song Jian was surprised. He hadnt expected to discover yet another function of the passive innate Holy Sword. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 945 - 945 946 The Tiger-striped Young Man_1 ?Chapter 945: Chapter 946: The Tiger-striped Young Man_1 Chapter 945: Chapter 946: The Tiger-striped Young Man_1 Song Jian looked again at the Three-tailed Fox Demon, who, disguised as a young matron, no longer appeared as stunningly beautiful as before and seemed no different from an ordinary woman; Having been exposed to so many Japanese romance films in the real world, Ive seen all sorts of beauties. To think that I would be beguiled by a monster in this game is simply embarrassing Song Jian thought to himself; Oh my, Lady Fox, what happened to you, why did you fall over? Lan Ling exclaimed in surprise, hurrying to help Lady Fox to her feet; Lady Fox squeezed out a smile and said to Lan Ling, Linger, please take the guest inside to rest well, I I have things to do, Im going in first! Having said that, she pulled her arm away from Lan Lings grasp and without daring to glance at Song Jian again, she walked towards a small door in the manor with her basket in tow; Lady Fox is one of our stewards, shes usually very busy, Lan Ling whispered to Song Jian, seemingly unaware of the magical duel that had just taken place between Lady Fox and Song Jian; Oh! Song Jian nodded and asked, When does your mothers birthday feast start? Should I prepare some gifts? Upon hearing this, Lan Lings face lit up with joy, and she nodded repeatedly, Surely, the birthday feast is tomorrow. Its my mothers grand celebration, and the Great Monster Kings from the nearby regions will all come to wish her well. If the gift you bring is considered trivial, you might be ridiculed How about the Flame Crow Beast egg, why not give it as a gift to my mother? Song Jian looked at Lan Ling speechlessly, realizing that this little girl had her sights set on the Flame Crow Beast egg, having gone through such a roundabout way; You mentioned the Lan Zhi Library earlier Song Jian asked; Dont worry, dont worry, rest for a while. Tonight, Ill sneak you into the library, and by then, I guarantee youll learn sword techniques no weaker than the Thousand Swords Art! Lan Ling promised grandly; That would be great! Song Jian nodded and walked with Lan Ling toward the manor; The main gate of the manor was tightly closed, with large red lanterns hanging on both sides, and red silk draping the entire gate and wall in a festive atmosphere. Above the gate, there was a plaque reading Xuanyue Cave in big characters; Lan Ling led Song Jian through another side door into the manor, where pavilions, terraces, streams, and rockeries were plentiful, and the members of the Demon Clan dressed as maids and servants bowed their knees in greeting upon seeing Lan Ling and Song Jian; Eh, a player? As Song Jian was walking, he suddenly saw a youth with tiger-stripes on his face, slowly approaching with a bucket of water; Upon seeing Lan Ling, the youth quickly set down the bucket and bowed to her, while other servants had names, levels, and Vitality Points above their heads, this youth had nothing above his head, absolutely empty; As I thought, there are indeed players born here! Song Jian silently noted. Lan Ling didnt spare the youth a glance, continuing forward with her head held high, while Song Jian followed behind, giving the youth a slight smile, which instantly revealed the youths face, full of a shocked expression. You, you, the youth with tiger-stripes pointed at Song Jian, unable to help himself from exclaiming; Hmph, what do you think youre doing, dont you have any manners? Upon hearing the noise, Lan Ling turned her head and glared, scolding loudly and sternly; Yes, sorry! The tiger-striped youth was at a loss for what to do, murmuring; Its okay, no harm done. Lets go, weve been traveling for so many days; settle me in quickly so I can get some good rest! Song Jian said with a smile; Hmph, Ill deal with you later! Lan Ling gave the tiger-striped youth a fierce glare, then, pulling on Song Jians sleeve, moved towards the deeper parts of the courtyard; As the two walked away, the tiger-striped youth looked at Song Jians receding figure and couldnt help but exclaim in admiration, My, my, who is this, to receive such treatment from the Third Princess of Xuanyue Cave? And look at them, they seem quite close. This piece of news is explosive, I really admire this big shot! With that thought, the tiger-striped youth tossed aside his bucket and his figure gradually faded, eventually disappearing on the spot; If Song Jian were here, he would know that this youth had actually logged off right then and there, seemingly eager to spread this sensational news; After spending a certain amount of time in the game, players could freely log in and out. Initially, there was a mandatory duration one had to spend before leaving, but after that, one could leave anytime. However, once a player left, there would be a mandatory waiting time upon reentry. Many players, either to level up or complete quests, would often stay in the game for long stretches, with their in-game time even surpassing that spent in the real world; Following Lan Ling, Song Jian arrived at a side room which was actually an independent small courtyard. Although it appeared small, it was extremely exquisite; Alright, you can rest here tonight. Ill take you to the library later; tomorrow, well go pay respects to my mother for her birthday, and after that, you can leave! Lan Ling said, In a while, Ill prepare a nice-looking gift box for you. Put the Flame Crow Beasts egg in it, so it looks a bit more presentable. Youre the only friend Ive invited, so you cant embarrass me! Song Jian was temporarily at a loss for words but could only nod in response. Seeing Song Jian nod, Lan Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief, gave a couple more instructions, and then turned to leave; Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon after, several maids brought over tea and refreshments. Song Jian tasted a couple and found them to be unexpectedly delicious, with the tea seeming to have a soul-cleansing effect. I hadnt expected Lan Lings home to be so rich and luxurious? Song Jian couldnt help saying out loud. Originally, seeing Lan Lings equipment in the Toxic Swamp, Song Jian had guessed she was a rich second generationand indeed, his speculation had been spot on. Lan Lings household turned out to be even more opulent than he had imagined; The Third Princess, a princess of the Jiuli Clan? Then Lan Lings father must be at least a Great Monster King. Song Jian thought to himself; A simple household manager here had the strength of a commander-level BOSS; Song Jian believed that within this mansion, there must be even stronger monsters present, and it wouldnt be surprising if there were many like that old turtle from Wangyue River; Listen more, observe more, talk less, do less. After I visit the library and finish celebrating the birthday, Ill leave! Song Jian reminded himself internally. Now, looking at his reputation with the Jiuli Clan, he noticed that, unexpectedly, his standing had already reached Neutral and was only one-tenth away from Friendly. This reassurance helped Song Jian to relax a bit, knowing that as long as he didnt mess up, securing his safety within the Jiuli Clan wouldnt be an issue. Unbeknownst to Song Jian, evening had fallen, and the news of Lan Ling bringing back a young man gradually spread throughout the Xuanyue Cave Estate, eventually even reaching the ears of Lan Lings mother; After dinner, Lan Ling was called into the inner chamber by her mother, who began to inquire about how she had come to know Song Jian. The two talked for two or three hours. Lan Ling was anxious inside, afraid that Song Jian might become impatient, yet she dared not show it on her face. It wasnt until her mother dismissed her that she hurried towards the small courtyard where Song Jian was staying; Chapter 946 - 946 947 Willpower_1 ?Chapter 946: Chapter 947: Willpower_1 Chapter 946: Chapter 947: Willpower_1 Deep into the night, when all was quiet, Song Jian heard a gentle knock at the door. Opening it, he saw Lan Ling standing there with a look of unease. Seeing Song Jian, she whispered, My mother found out you were here and kept talking to me. Ive only just managed to get away. Have you been waiting anxiously? Its alright. Did your mother blame you? Song Jian asked. He suddenly felt that following Lan Ling to her house might not have been a good idea. Enough talk, lets go to the Lan Zhi Library. Its perfect timing; theyre all busy preparing for tomorrows birthday feast, and the library should only be guarded by poor Grandpa. Here, take this jug of wine; once we give it to him, hell let us in, Lan Ling handed over a small gourd over a foot long, saying; Song Jian took the gourd and immediately saw the properties of the wine within: Hundred Treasures Wine: Beverage, rare quality, effects upon use: after drinking, the whole body relaxes, all illnesses vanish, Spirit Points recovery speed increases by 100%, intoxicated as if sinking into a fantastical dream! Item description: This wine is brewed from a hundred precious fruits and herbs, made according to an ancient formula akin to Monkey Wine, priceless! Just a 100% increase in Spirit Points recovery speed is enough to be considered priceless? Song Jian wondered, but still stowed away the small gourd that probably held only three to four ounces of wine. Quickly, lets go! Lan Ling seemed a bit anxious, pulling at the sleeve of Song Jian as they headed for the outside of the courtyard. Song Jian noticed that the path Lan Ling was taking him on was not the same one they had used that morning to enter, but instead led deeper into the estate. The two ran along a small path, and Song Jian realized they appeared to be heading towards the mountain. Looking back, he saw the estates courtyard at the foot of the mountain brightly lit, bustling with many people busily preparing something. As the scenery on both sides became increasingly barren, Song Jian couldnt help but ask, Where, where are you taking me? To the Lan Zhi Library, of course! Lan Ling said in a low voice, Did you think the Lan Zhi Library was outside? Thats the true heart of the Xuanyue Cave. Only by entering deep into the estate can one access the real Lan Zhi Library! The real Lan Zhi Library? Song Jian was startled. If there was a real one, did that mean there was also a fake Lan Zhi Library? When Song Jian voiced his doubts, Lan Ling rolled her eyes and said, Of course theres a fake one. Look, do you see that big red tree over there? Following Lan Lings indicated direction, Song Jian saw a dark red ancient tree in the southwestern corner of the estate below, emitting a faint glow like a giant candle in the darkness. Thats what most people think of as the Lan Zhi Library! Lan Ling said, But thats just to fool outsiders. The real Lan Zhi Library is within the belly of this mountain! In the back courtyard behind the main hall of the estate, an elegant and luxurious woman sat in front of a basin of clear water, which reflected the image of Lan Ling proudly showing off the real Lan Zhi Library to Song Jian. Hmph, that dead girl! the woman said with furrowed brows, unable to help herself from fiercely slapping the armrest of the wooden chair and muttering under her breath, Guard against everything, yet nothing guards against betrayal from within ones own house. At such a young age, sneaking out for a walk, she even brought a strange man back home! Madam, judging by the young lady and this gentlemans demeanor, it seems, their relationship, perhaps, does not involve romantic feelings a maid dressed woman said cautiously, whispering beside the madam as if she were defending Lan Ling. Its infuriating, utterly infuriating. I initially thought she was merely taking him to look around the outer courts library, but to think, she, she actually tried to take him into the inner court library, this, this Lady Xuan Yue said, trembling with rage as she swung her right hand, decisively knocking over a basin of water before getting up and walking towards the exterior of the house. Madam, please calm your anger! The maid by her side immediately kneeled down to block Lady Xuan Yues path, Tomorrow is your birthday, and many demon kings have already settled in our residence. If madam confronts them now, wouldnt it alarm many people? If things blow up, it may harm the third young ladys reputation instead. Please rethink this, madam! Upon hearing this, Lady Xuan Yues footsteps slowed, and after a moments hesitation, she couldnt help but let out a heavy sigh, saying, What a calamity, such a calamity indeed. Well, let that boy take a small advantage! You go send a flying pigeon message to Mi Gao, give that boy just the time of a cup of tea, whatever fate he may encounter, its all down to his luck now! Yes, madam. Bier will go immediately! The maid quickly got up, pulled out a brocade handkerchief from her bosom, folded it casually a few times into a pigeon shape, and after whispering a few words to the folded silk pigeon, she gently stroked its wings twice, and unbelievably, it began to move. Flapping its wings a couple of times, the pigeon cooed twice and then took flight, soaring towards the peak of the mountain. Lan Ling, are we, are we really going to climb to the top of the mountain? Song Jian panted as he looked up, realizing they were nearing the mountain summit. With his current strength of over a hundred points, not to mention climbing a mountain of merely around a hundred meters, even if he were to scale Mount Everest in a single layer of clothing, he wouldnt feel fatigued at all. But now, having climbed for less than an hour, his legs were already sore and numb, and all he wanted was to lie down on the ground and never get up again. Theres something fishy! Song Jian thought to himself, opening his personal attributes panel, yet nothing seemed amiss. However, he felt as if his attributes had reverted overnight back to his original feeble self, just like before he entered the game. With a thought, Sword Qi surged from within his dantian, ready to burst forth. He noticed nothing unusual with his body, but the weariness baffled him. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, the entrance to the inner courtyard is at the top of the mountain! Lan Ling glanced at Song Jian, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes. The path they were on, leading to the actual inner courtyard, was originally set with restrictions; no matter how physically strong one was, it made no difference, as they could only climb upwards with sheer willpower. The stronger ones will, the easier the climb; the weaker, the harder. Some with feeble willpower could not even make it halfway up the mountain before exhausting themselves and collapsing, but the real people of Xuanyue Cave would have an amulet, allowing them to move freely up and down. Initially, Lan Ling only wanted to tease Song Jian a bit, planning to give him an amulet when he could no longer persist. To her surprise, he had endured all the way, panting heavily and sweating profusely yet not collapsing outright on the ground. If he can truly climb to the mountain top on his own strength, it would be beneficial for him. Since thats the case, theres no need for me to make a fuss. Ill wait until we reach the mountain top to see! Lan Ling took another look at Song Jian, seeing him struggle and suffer made her feel an odd sense of enjoyment. She couldnt help but let out a chuckle, her footsteps involuntarily quickening. Chapter 947 - 947 948 Inner Court_1 ?Chapter 947: Chapter 948 Inner Court_1 Chapter 947: Chapter 948 Inner Court_1 After climbing for more than an hour, the two finally reached the mountain peak. By then, the moon was bright and the stars were sparseit was already midnight. Lan Ling looked at Song Jian, who was drenched in sweat, and giggled; Song Jian glanced at Lan Ling, well aware that something was off. Lan Lings physical attributes certainly werent as good as his own yet all along the way, she had seemed quite relaxed, without even breaking a sweat; Just as Song Jians expression grew solemn, he suddenly received a system prompt; System: You have reached the summit in one hour and twenty-three minutes. Your willpower has been greatly exercised, and your will attribute has increased by 2 points; this record has been locked. If you climb up ten minutes earlier next time, your will attribute will increase by an additional 1 point; What, this is actually a test? Song Jian was startled. He opened his attribute panel. Willpower is a hidden attribute, and Song Jian had not yet encountered any item that could increase a hidden attribute. Unexpectedly, in Xuanyue Cave, he had found a way to enhance his willpower; How about it, theres a benefit to climbing up here, right? Lan Ling said to Song Jian with a smile; Song Jian took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, Lets continue! Although he had gained a benefit, being tested in such a way still left Song Jian feeling somewhat dissatisfied. If Lan Ling had told him in advance, he would have been very grateful to her right now; At the peak, there was a cave that seemed to have been abandoned for a long time. Lan Ling walked in front, with Song Jian closely following behind. The two quickly entered the cave; The cave was dim, completely void of light. Faint blue glows emanated from Lan Lings eyes, and Song Jian also had dark vision, so the darkness within the cave did not affect their ability to walk; Soon, Lan Ling arrived in front of a rock wall. She took out a token from her bosom and inserted it into an inconspicuous groove in the rock wall. In no time at all, the wall rumbled and split open to reveal a path just wide enough for one person to pass through; Move quickly, each time you only have ten minutes to pass through. Once the time is up, it will close automatically! Lan Ling said, then stepped onto the path; Song Jian quickly followed behind, entering the narrow passage where both sides were lined with jagged rock faces, rough and uneven. Some parts of the rock wall resembled the fangs of a wild beast, interlocking with each other. Once it closed, it was likely that no one would be able to escape; After entering the passage, a ten-minute countdown appeared before Song Jians eyes. It seemed that for players, this place was likely yet another test; This passage was twenty to thirty meters long, which was equivalent to a twenty to thirty-meter-tall stone wall. Without Lan Lings token, it would probably require digging through the entire mountain to get through; Hurry up, hurry up! Lan Ling urged from ahead. The two quickly reached the very center of the mountains belly, where there was a spiral staircase just wide enough for one person. To walk up the stone stairs into the true inner courtyard of Xuanyue Cave within ten minutes was not an easy task; Every few meters along the rock wall next to the stone steps, there was a dim oil lamp. Upon someones entry, these lamps suddenly ignited on their own. However, they only illuminated a small area of the stairs. Such a narrow path would intimidate many from attempting the passage, let alone passing through it in ten minutes; Fast, fast, fast! Lan Ling seemed a bit anxious, signaling to Song Jian repeatedly while clattering down the stone stairs; Song Jian looked down, seeing only an unfathomable depthit was like going from the mountain peak straight back down to the base! With a thought, the Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jian. The wings, like flowing light, illuminated the entire stairway. Swift as lightning, Song Jian zipped towards the end of the passage; Lan Ling was startled, only to see a flash of fire before her eyes. By the time she looked back, Song Jian had already vanished from the spot. He just jumped down like that? Lan Lings face was filled with surprise. At this point, she also picked up her pace, hopping towards the steps below on the opposite side. If she really followed the steps down one by one, ten minutes would not be enough. It was only by jumping diagonally down to the steps on the opposite side and then hopping back and forth that she could reach the ground within the allotted time. By the time Lan Ling finally managed to hop to the end, Song Jian was already waiting for her at the end of the passage, having used less than ten seconds. What skill did you just use? Lan Ling, out of breath, looked at Song Jian with a face full of curiosity. Angels Wings, a kind of external equipment, Song Jian said with a smile. How wonderful, to be able to fly without the help of a mount! A look of envy appeared in Lan Lings eyes, and for a moment, her desire for a flying mount seemed to fade a bit. This is the place. Shall we go in? At the end of the passage was a hall, empty and devoid of anything. On one side of the halls rock wall, there was an ancient stone door, with two huge stone sculptures placed on either side, their shapes peculiar; Song Jian also did not know what species of tall, five to six-meters-high humanoid monsters these were. Lets go. Once we enter, well be in the inner courtyard of Xuanyue Cave. This is the real Xuanyue Cave! Lan Ling said with a smile, her right hand opened and reaching towards the stone door. A piece of spiritual light lit up from the spot where Lan Lings palm touched, then quickly spread across the entire stone door. Boom boom boom~ The stone door automatically opened, and Song Jian suddenly felt a warmth rushing towards him. Behind the stone door was a picturesque valley, bathed in bright sunlight overhead, lush and vibrant, with the sounds of insects and birds chirping incessantly, almost as if he had entered another world. Is this a Semi-dimensional plane? A Space-Time Rift? Or Song Jian thought of the broken Divine Country he had acquired. The scene before him was exactly like the Divine Country, only his Divine Country was a world on the verge of collapse, while behind the stone door was a world brimming with life and vitality. Come in, come in. Most people in the inner courtyard are out helping now. If were quick, we can get there and back early! Lan Ling pulled on Song Jians sleeve, heading towards the inner courtyard. Running along the path, they were flanked by tall trees and bright flowers. Many wild animals, hearing the noise, emerged from the flowers, paused to look at Lan Ling, then stood still again, watching them both. Passing through a garden, two courtyards, and several pavilions, Song Jian and Lan Ling arrived in front of a seven-story stone tower. Along the way, they met only a few people, most of whom dressed as servants and maids. Upon seeing Lan Ling, these people would stop their work, pay their respects on the spot, and only stand up to continue their tasks once Lan Ling had left. Here we are, the real Lan Zhi Library! said Lan Ling, pointing at the stone tower with evident pride. Does this place really contain sword techniques that can rival the Thousand Swords Art? Song Jian looked at the unassuming stone tower with some doubt, not sensing anything surprising about it. Hmph, there are plenty of sword techniques far more powerful than the Thousand Swords Art; it all depends on your luck and fortune, Lan Ling seemed dissatisfied with Song Jians attitude, snorted coldly, and pulled him towards the stone tower. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 948 - 948 949 Library_1 ?Chapter 948: Chapter 949 Library_1 Chapter 948: Chapter 949 Library_1 Upon entering the stone tower, Lan Ling immediately started looking around. Huh, wheres the poor grandpa? Lan Ling wondered aloud as she stared at the empty first-floor hall of the stone tower. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Little one, looking for your poor grandpa? An elderly voice came from the second floor. Soon after, an old man in a white robe slowly made his way down from the second floor, clutching a brightly colored handkerchief in his hand! Huh, isnt that my mothers handkerchief? How did it end up with poor grandpa? Lan Lings gaze was instantly drawn to the handkerchief in the elders hand, and she asked curiously. Hehe, your mother accidentally left it here during her last visit. Knowing you were coming, poor grandpa held onto it, especially for you to bring back to your mother! The elder looked at Lan Ling with a kind gaze, passing the handkerchief to her, yet he did not give Song Jian beside her a direct look, as if he were air. Poor grandpa, this is my good friend Song Jian. I want to take him to the library for a look around. You know, hes a human and he really likes Lan Ling took the elders hand in hers and coaxed in a childlike manner as she shook his hand. Fine, but you only have the time it takes to burn a stick of incense! The elder glanced at Song Jian out of the corner of his eye and nodded. Poor grandpa, he is my best friend, and he even gave you Huh, what did you say, youre allowing us to go up? Lan Ling was stunned and could hardly believe her ears. Ah, who can say no to poor grandpas favorite? Go on now, but remember, you only have the time it takes to burn a stick of incense! The elder in the white robe glared at Song Jian and snorted coldly. That look made Song Jian feel as if he had plunged into the abyss. Suddenly, a scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood appeared before him. Waves of blood surged towards Song Jian, engulfing him in an instant. A stream of clarity surged through his mind, spreading throughout his body, and Song Jian awoke from the illusion. A mere glance from the elder had almost taken Song Jians life. Only then did Song Jian realize the murderous intent emanating from the elder was dense, almost tangible, yet most people would struggle to sense its presence. This is a powerhouse whose strength is no less than that of the old turtle from Wangyue River, at the very least a peak third-tier combatant. No, this elder must have already surpassed third-tier combat power! Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and thought to himself. Huh, not bad willpower, young man! A hint of surprise flashed through the elders eyes as he said softly, Go on up, but remember, you only have the time it takes to burn a stick of incense. Once the time is up, youll be automatically kicked out! And dont be greedy, you can only choose one sword technique. If you choose more, you wont be able to learn it! After finishing his words, the elder didnt even glance at the two of them again. He sat to one side, closed his eyes slightly, and began sipping his tea. Lets hurry! Fearing the elder might change his mind, Lan Ling quickly pulled Song Jian towards the second floor. Seeing the hasty manner in which Lan Ling dragged Song Jian away, the elder inwardly sighed and shook his head. Song Jian was led up the stone stairs by Lan Ling and felt as if he had passed through a thin curtain of light, immediately entering an immensely vast space. It was as if they were in a super-large hall with walls lined on all sides by bookshelves more than ten meters tall, stacked full of books. In the center of the hall were oddly shaped books piled casually, forming a mountain of books five or six meters high, with books occasionally falling from the top. It appeared as if they were just a pile of garbage that nobody cared about. Phew, seriously, cant those guys put the books back in place after reading them? Humph, next time I see them, Ill definitely give them a good beating! Lan Ling looked at the mountain of books in front of her and said, irritated. Where can I find the sword technique you mentioned? Song Jian asked; Right here? Lan Ling looked at Song Jian strangely and said, The Lan Zhi Library holds over one hundred thousand volumes. People rarely pay any attention to it, and our poor old keeper is too lazy, always just drinking. So, its all a mess, and if youre looking for a book, youll have to find it yourself! To find the sword technique I need among so many books in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea? Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief as he said, Are you joking with me? I can help too! Lan Ling nodded and said; Then lets get started quickly, weve already wasted quite a bit of time! After saying this, Song Jian immediately used Sword Shadow Clone, and an identical Song Jian appeared, both moving in separate directions towards the bookshelves to search. Trying to flip through the mountain of books was clearly impossible, so the quickest way was to rapidly scan the books on the shelves; But if the sword technique book truly was buried in that pile of books, Song Jian had no choice but to chalk it up to bad luck; Advanced Forge Art Analysis, grants 10 levels of improvement in forging skill upon use, only advancing up to expert level Thirty-six thousand methods of distinguishing herbs, significantly boosts the level of the Gathering Skill upon use and also affects the success rate of Alchemy. Only master herbalists are qualified to study this? Nine Special Anatomies Analysis, mastery of a special dissection skill upon use with a chance to advance to a Decomposition Skill, requires Master Level in dissection to learn! For players, the Lan Zhi Library is indeed a treasure trove filled with all kinds of Skill Books, including those for life professions as well as numerous other combat-related skills; However, all Song Jian found were ordinary sword techniques. The highest quality sword technique he came across was only similar to the Sword Finger or Taiji Sword he had learned before; Not to mention a technique to rival the Thousand Swords Art, he did not even find anything comparable to the Mysterious Moonlight Sword or the Ling Huan Manbu skills; Time ticked away by the minute and second, and fifteen minutes, the duration of a cup of tea, was almost up. If he couldnt find a sword technique to match the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian would have to settle for a slightly weaker one; Soon, Song Jian had narrowed it down to three sword skill books in front of him a version of the Evil Warding Sword Skill that didnt require castration to practice, a Dugu Nine Swords C Broken with only the Sword Breaking, Arrow Breaking, Whip Breaking, and Saber Breaking techniques, and one Dark Gold Quality book, the Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill. Hey, looks like in the end I can only choose this Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill! Song Jian looked at the three skills, hesitated for a long time, but ultimately picked the complete Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill! Just as Song Jian was preparing to study it, Lan Ling, who was still digging through the mountain of books, suddenly let out a Huh! Song Jians hand twitched, almost slapping the Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill in his hand; Song Jian, come look, is this the Skill Book you were looking for? Lan Ling held up a Skill Book and shook it at Song Jian, whose eyes lit up immediately upon looking up. The surface of this Skill Book was emitting a faint purple-gold glow. Legendary Level, this is actually a Legendary Level Skill Book! Song Jian became instantly excited, tossing the Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill aside and running over to Lan Ling; Chapter 949 - 949 950 Legendary Level Swordsmanship_1 ?Chapter 949: Chapter 950 Legendary Level Swordsmanship_1 Chapter 949: Chapter 950 Legendary Level Swordsmanship_1 I never imagined that beneath this mountain of books, there really would be a Legendary Level Skill Book? Song Jian was amazed in his heart. The reason he searched on the bookshelves was that the books quality could be easily identified by their emanating glowblue, green, and even silver hues. Song Jian didnt even glance at these; he was only interested in skimming through books of gold quality or higher; However, the highest quality on the shelves was just Dark Gold Quality, and there were no books higher than that level, which forced Song Jian to make the best out of a bad situation, settling for three Dark Gold Quality Skill Books; Seeing Lan Ling uncover a Legendary Level Skill Book from beneath the mount of books, Song Jian naturally cast aside the Skill Books he had just selected with such difficulty, as if they were worn-out shoes; Lady Xuan Yue, who had been watching her daughter from the outer courtyard, also couldnt help but let out a sigh when she saw this scene; The sword technique Lan Ling picked was naturally suited for Song Jian, a Legendary Level sword technique that was priceless among players, most of whom probably had never even seen one; Using a Flame Crow Beasts egg in exchange for this sword technique, Ive made a huge profit! Song Jian said as he took the technique and immediately his face lit up with joy. Eclipse Shattered Light Slash (Active): Legendary Level, Level 1 (0%), Skill Effect: Lock on to the target, increase your own critical hit rate by tenfold+1%, consume all Sword Qi Value, Spirit Points, and Vitality Points, deal damage to the target (total energy*1000% + damage*500%), after the skill is released, the user forcibly retains one Vitality Point, falling into a weakened state, unable to automatically recover Sword Qi Value, Spirit Points, or Vitality Points during this state, which lasts for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the weakened state will be lifted; Skill cooldown time: 5 minutes, Skill usage condition: Vitality Points not lower than five thousand; This skill is purely a do-or-die maneuver, after one move, either the enemy dies or I die, theres no second possibility! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in astonishment after reading the introduction of the Skill Book; But its very powerful, isnt it? Lan Ling said, With your current attributes, even if you dont trigger the tenfold crit rate, you would still be able to deal around a hundred-thousand points of damage, right? If you do trigger the tenfold crit rate, thats a million damage, who else could be your opponent then? Song Jian silently calculated, Lan Ling had underestimated his attributes. You see, Song Jians Vitality Points had already exceeded eight thousand, and if he deployed the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, it would add another five thousand fake health points, which totals over thirteen thousand. Song Jian already had over two thousand Spirit Points, and his Sword Qi Value had also broken through one thousand, plus his current physical damage, if Song Jian used this Eclipse Shattered Light Slasheven without deploying the Azure Dragon Sword Bodyhe could inflict over two hundred thousand points of damage on his target. If he triggered the tenfold critical chance, that would be over two million damage, enough to one-shot even a dominion-class boss. The sword technique was terrifying in damage, but as said before, if it failed to kill the opponent, the one who would die was oneself. In the five-minute weakened state with only a single Vitality Point remaining, one could very well die from just a breeze. To others, perhaps they could only dare to use such a skill once in a lifetime, but for Song Jian, this downside would be greatly diminished; I am from the Shattered Divine Realm, after performing it, I just need to hide in the Shattered Divine Realm for five minutes, and Ill be fine! Song Jian thought to himself, then he slapped his hand on the Skill Book without any hesitation; A purple-gold light flew out from the book and into Song Jians mind, a massive influx of information surfaced in his brain. If it were an ordinary person, such an information overload would probably result in a deadly cerebral hemorrhage, turning the person into an idiot, but Song Jians Spirit Points had already surpassed a hundred points. After learning the new sword technique, he only felt a slight stuffiness in his head; After the learning was completed, the Skill Book disappeared, and before Song Jian had snapped out of his daze, Lan Ling was already pulling him towards the exit of the tower: Time is almost up; lets leave this place quickly. If my mother finds out, shell kill me! You brought me in without telling your mother? Song Jian was stunned. If the owner of this mansion didnt know, he didnt understand why the old guardian of the library was so easy to talk to that he didnt even offer him any Hundred Treasures Wine; Hmph, of course you dont know, I sneaked you in here, Lan Ling said with pride, lifting her chin, Now that both sisters are absent, aside from father king and mother, Im in charge of Xuanyue Cave. Whats wrong with bringing you to the library? Would they even dare to stop me? Song Jian was at a loss for words. Now that the deed was done, Lan Ling became smug. She hadnt been like this before; she was cautious and meticulous, even preparing a bribe in advance as a gift for the elder guarding the library. Oh right, this bottle of wine wasnt even needed; Ill give it back to you. Song Jian took the small gourd from his item slot and handed it to Lan Ling. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Forget it, poor grandpa has no taste for it, Ill give it to you. My eldest sister brewed it, I stole quite a bit, hehe! Lan Ling laughed. The two returned to the first floor of the library, and by then the white-robed elder had disappeared. Nonetheless, Lan Ling waved her hand towards the empty hall and said, Poor grandpa, were leaving now. We didnt delay even the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, so you cant tell my mother, okay? Otherwise, youll have no Hundred Treasures Wine to drink next time! The elder, hidden in the shadows, had a slight flush on his cheeks. He definitely knew that every action and every word of Lan Ling was under Lady Xuan Yues surveillance. It seemed that his acceptance of Lan Lings bribe and secret drinking of the Hundred Treasures Wine had been exposed! Lan Ling and Song Jian did not linger in the inner courtyard, instead retracing their steps back the way they came. This time, Song Jian offered to carry Lan Ling and fly to the mountain top. Lan Ling did not refuse, accepting it with a blushed face. After all, climbing to the mountain top via the winding stone steps from the inner courtyard was no easy task, but flying up was much simpler. Upon returning to the small courtyard, the blush on Lan Lings cheeks had yet to fade. Barely containing her shyness, Lan Ling gave some instructions, You cant tell anyone about tonights event, okay? Also, after tomorrows birthday banquet, you can stay here a little longer. Ill take you around the Xuanyue Cave territory; there are many places with nice scenery around here Just then, a deep voice exploded in their ears, Hmph, Lan Ling, its late at night, arent you going back to your own room to rest? Ah, Mother Lan Lings face showed a panic, not daring to utter another word. She only made a wish-me-luck expression to Song Jian before quickly leaving the small courtyard. Song Jians face turned. At that moment, he realized that the master of Xuanyue Cave, Lady Xuan Yue, seemed to have been watching her daughter all along. Remembering how easily he had gained the old mans permission to enter the Lan Zhi Library, Song Jian instantly understood that his every move that evening might have been observed by this Lady Xuan Yue. After waiting quietly for a moment, Song Jian saw that Lady Xuan Yue seemed to have no intention of speaking with him. He shook his head slightly and turned back to his room. This silly girl, sigh, it looks like Ill have to change the plans for tomorrows birthday gift! Song Jian murmured to himself. Chapter 950 - 950 951 Longevity Banquet_1 ?Chapter 950: Chapter 951: Longevity Banquet_1 Chapter 950: Chapter 951: Longevity Banquet_1 The next morning, Xuanyue Caves outer courtyard buzzed with excitement. Everyone looked overjoyed as many powerful Demon Kings came one after another to celebrate Lady Xuan Yues birthday, while the smaller forces among the Demon Clan could only leave their gifts and names without even the privilege to enter and share a cup of tea. Hey, another player? Song Jian sat in a stone pavilion with a clear view of the outer courtyard gate. This was the perfect moment to broaden his horizons, as Song Jian was curious to see just how many formidable beings existed on the land ruled by the Jiuli Demon Clan. To him, the Jiuli Clan were nothing more than special NPCs. Although this place was far from Doomsday City, it didnt hinder the possibility of future interactions. Fang Demon King wishes Lady Xuan Yue a happy birthday and presents his gifts, a nine-star begonia plant and a meteorite from beyond the heavens, weighing thirteen pounds and six ounces. Giant Elephant Demon King wishes Lady Xuan Yue a happy birthday and presents his gifts, a piece of bright moon jade and a third-tier golden lotus! After listening for a while, Song Jian couldnt help feeling speechlessthese gifts from the Demon Kings were merely materials of green and blue quality, which probably wouldnt be valued at more than a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins if auctioned off in Doomsday City. This is rather shabby, Song Jian shook his head slightly. Monster Alliance, leader Wang Yuetu, wishes Lady Xuan Yue a happy birthday and presents a nine-winged crystal drill, a Dark Gold weapon. Lady Xuan Yue invites Leader Wang Yuetu to take a front seat in the hall! Wang Yuetu? A player? Song Jian was startled. Soon enough, he saw a young woman in her twenties followed by two men, being led towards the banquet hall by the servants. These three individuals bore distinct animal traits, be it ears or eyes, differing from ordinary humans. While other demons merely took human form and could walk upright, the players had only two to three parts accentuated by beastly marks, setting them visibly apart from regular NPCs. But that only applied to common Demon Clan NPCs. The powerful ones were almost indistinguishable from humans in appearance. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, a large group of Demon Kings came to offer their birthday wishes. Each of these kings, leading significant forces, provided gifts much more precious than those before, but none exceeded the value of Wang Yuetus present. Song Jian, what are you doing here? Ive been looking everywhere for you, Lan Lings voice came from a distance. Turning his head, Song Jian saw Lan Ling hurrying over, Come on, hurry up, the birthday banquet is about to start. Ill take you for a big feast, haha! With that, Lan Ling dragged Song Jian towards the banquet hall. By this time, the hall was packed with Demon Kings, most of whom were above level fifty and had first-tier combat power. However, a few Demon Kings exuded an aura surpassing the first-tier, possessing second-tier combat strength. Without exception, these powerful kings were seated at the very front of the hall. The three members of the Monster Alliance, though seated quite up front, owed their position not to strength but to wealtha single Dark Gold weapon had earned them overwhelming prestige. Lan Ling pulled Song Jian to the very front of the hall, even ahead of the seats of the few Demon Kings with second-tier combat power. This scene caught the attention of nearly all the Demon Kings. Wang Yuetu, the leader of the Monster Alliance, looked at Song Jian with a burning gaze, her face full of interest. Hmph, you little demons, even daring to sit alongside this Demon King. Arent you afraid that after the longevity banquet, this Demon King will find trouble with you? At this moment, a Demon King with a single horn atop his head, sitting next to Wang Yuetu, looked at the three of them with a displeased expression; Esteemed Demon King, we have offered a Dark Gold Quality weapon to Lady Xuan Yue as tribute. This treasure was acquired at the cost of losing over a dozen members of our alliance! Wang Yuetu smiled obsequiously and said, Look at that human up there; he didnt spend a single Doomsday Coin and yet sits in a place of honor. Arent you resentful, Demon King? If you stand up for justice now, you can certainly gain fame among all the Demon Kings, greatly enhancing your reputation. Even Lady Xuan Yue might regard you with special favor! This Unicorn Demon King, who obviously had brawn over brain, was easily manipulated by Wang Yuetus words to transfer his animosity towards Song Jian; Other Demon Kings also felt indignant seeing Song Jian sitting at the forefront, but they all knew Lan Ling and didnt oppose out of respect for her; Just then, the Unicorn Demon King abruptly stood up, pointed at Song Jian, and roared, Hey, human boy, what gives you the right to sit above all the Demon Kings? Many Demon Kings, seeing someone taking the lead, all wore smiles and kept silent, sitting back to watch the show; Song Jian was taken aback and looked at the Unicorn Demon King. The Demon King was of a towering build with a face full of rage, pointing at him as though he had been greatly insulted; Song Jian didnt speak but glanced around and noticed Wang Yuetu and the other players nearby. All had smirks on their faces as if they eagerly anticipated his embarrassment. Is this the human Wang Xiaohu mentioned? Wang Yuetu whispered; Considering his relationship with the third princess of Xuanyue Cave, its very likely! a youth behind him with sharp eagle eyes whispered back, looking at Song Jian with a mix of envy and jealousy. He said, This guy is really cunning, managing to get in good with the third princess of Xuanyue Cave. If we had his ingenuity, the Monster Alliance might have already established our city Hmph, all you ever think about are good fortunes. In games, the victor is king. Having strong personal power is the key. Isnt his current situation even more embarrassing? A man next to him spoke disdainfully; Lan Ling, upon hearing the Unicorn Demon King speak about Song Jian like that, trembled with rage and pointed at the Demon King as she scolded loudly, You ugly freak, how dare you speak of my friend that way? What gives you the right to sit here? Someone, come forward and throw this brute out for this princess! All the Demon Kings were startled, not having expected this human to hold such an important place in Lan Lings heart. The Unicorn Demon King was also stunned; only then did he realize he had been used as a pawn by others! Several servants hastened into the hall, preparing to drag the Unicorn Demon King away, but they were halted by a stern reprimand, Step down, you ill-mannered brute. How could you treat a guest of Xuanyue Cave like this? Lady Xuan Yue walked forward with dignified grace, gesturing for the servants to withdraw, and glared at Lan Ling before turning her smiling face to Song Jian, I too would like to know, what birthday gift has Lan Lings friend offered to celebrate my longevity? Chapter 951 - 951 952 Birthday Gift_1 ?Chapter 951: Chapter 952: Birthday Gift_1 Chapter 951: Chapter 952: Birthday Gift_1 Lan Ling saw her mother come out ahead of time and was startled, immediately running to Lady Xuan Yues side and supporting her arm, cooing, Mother, it was that ugly monster who was rude to my friend first; how can you side with an outsider? Oh, so hes not an outsider then? Lady Xuan Yue looked at Song Jian expressionlessly and said softly; Lan Ling immediately blushed, her lips moved slightly, but she didnt utter a word; Whats the matter, boy, how long do you plan to hide behind my daughter? Lady Xuan Yue raised an eyebrow and stared at Song Jian as she asked; Song Jian stood up, smiled slightly, and pulled a gift list from his bosom, saying, This is a birthday gift the boy has prepared for the lady! Mother, hes using a Three-legged Flame Crow Beasts Battle Pet Egg as a birthday gift for you. That Three-legged Flame Crow Beast is a flying mount, practically identical to the ancient mythical Three-legged Golden Crow! He personally slew the Flame Crow Beast to obtain this treasure! Lan Ling said excitedly at her side; Flame Crow Beast, a flying mount? Lady Xuan Yue was startled, then seemed to realize something, and lightly smacked Lan Ling, huffing, So thats it, you just wanted a flying mount! Werent you the one who said you wanted nothing but a Dragon Lizard Beast as your mount? If you had spoken earlier, what kind of flying mount couldnt you have had? Did you really need to become a thief in your own home? Upon hearing thief in her own home, Lan Lings face turned even redder; Lady Xuan Yue glanced at the maid beside her, and the maid immediately came forward to take the list and handed it to Lady Xuan Yue; Lady Xuan Yue said with a slight smile, Give it to the steward, let the steward read it out and see, in the heart of this human friend Lan Ling has found, just how much does Lan Ling weigh? Lan Lings face changed, and with just one sentence, Lady Xuan Yue tied the birthday gift Song Jian had offered to Lan Lings standing in his heart. If Song Jian had indeed only brought a Flame Crow Beast egg as a gift, although it was more precious than most, it still would seem somewhat insubstantial, which also meant Lan Ling did not hold a high place in Song Jians heart, putting Song Jian in an awkward position implicitly; Mother, this Just as Lan Ling was about to speak, a young woman with three tails walked in; Lady Fox, read it aloud! Lady Xuan Yue said expressionlessly; Lady Fox made an apologetic face towards Lan Ling, and then, after giving Song Jian a glance, took the gift list from the maid, opened it, and read loudly, One hundred pounds of Dark Gold Quality Abyssal Dragon bones Upon finishing, Lady Fox looked at Song Jian with a surprised face, and the other Monster Kings present began whispering among themselves, many showing faces of disbelief; To understand, most of the Monster Kings present were at the strength level of level forty or fifty Lord-level BOSSes at most, with the pinnacle being first-tier Combat Power. The Abyssal Dragon of the dominion class was an unbeatable existence for most of them; If it were just one or two bones, it could be said that the other party was lucky and had stumbled upon them, but a hundred pounds clearly indicated that these were spoils of war Song Jian himself had hunted and obtained; Be aware, Dark Gold Quality Abyssal Dragon bones, whether for concocting potions or forging, are incredibly precious materials. Though merely Dark Gold Quality, in many eyes, they are almost no different from epic-grade materials, priceless and absolutely unavailable on the market; Even Lady Xuan Yues face changed when she heard it, though she didnt regard Dragon bones very highly, this gift alone had already surpassed those given by over ninety percent of the Monster Kings present; Continue reading! Lady Xuan Yues expression was a bit unpleasant as she glanced at Lady Fox and said; Yes, my lady! Lady Fox, upon looking at the gift list, actually broke into a cold sweat and gave Song Jian a wary look before continuing, Two Holy Light Stones, three feathers from Four-Winged Angels, The gifts listed later on the page became increasingly precious. Dark Gold Quality materials were only the lowest tier, and many of the materials that followed were all of epic quality; Most of these materials were battle spoils obtained by Song Jian from those dominion-level BOSSes. At present, no players were capable of using them. Although they were extremely valuable, they werent that precious to Song Jian at the moment. If he wanted more later, he could simply run the dungeons a few more times; However, for the Monster Kings present, this birthday gift was a blatant display of strength. Each material was from dominion-level BOSSes, and the quantities were tremendous, clearly gotten from defeating those BOSSes; If Song Jian had slain so many dominion-level BOSSes by himself, his strength might not be as great as the few Monster Kings present with second tier combat power, but it was still much stronger than most of the other Monster Kings; Lady Xuan Yue also realized this point, and her brows couldnt help but furrow. Was this guy showing off his combat prowess? But soon, her face relaxed a lot, as the gifts listed later on the page all turned out to be various herbs; Ten Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaves! Lady Fox finished reading all the gifts, slowly closed the gift list, handed it to the maid, then bowed to Lady Xuan Yue and Lan Ling before she retreated backward and slowly left the hall; All the Monster Kings present were silent. Even those powerful Monster Kings with second tier combat power looked at Song Jian with a certain degree of caution in their eyes; Song Jian, what treasure is the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf? asked Lan Ling curiously; It is also a kind of medicine-refining material, but even if taken directly, it can increase life-force! said Song Jian, slipping a Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf out of his bag and handing it to Lan Ling with a smile; If the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaves were refined into Vitality Pills, they could improve physical attributes, but if consumed directly, they would increase the maximum Vitality Points; The Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf, which looked as if it were carved from jade, shone brilliantly in Lan Lings hands, like a piece of art! Increase Vitality Points? All the Monster Kings gazes were drawn to the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf. In their eyes, it was a rare treasure of heaven and earth, and some Monster Kings even displayed a greedy look in their eyes. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah, is it that precious? Lan Ling was startled and hurriedly handed the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf back to Song Jian, You better keep it safe, dont lose it! Song Jian smiled faintly and said, This one is for you to have, go ahead and play with it. Lan Ling was stunned for a moment, then burst into a radiant smile, nodded, and stuffed the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf into her mouth; The whole leaf transformed into a stream of clarity as it entered Lan Lings stomach. Lady Xuan Yue had just thought to stop her, but Lan Ling had already swallowed the leaf, leaving her with no choice but to shake her head silently. This girl had no defenses against this human boy, which was not a good sign; Ah, my Vitality Points maximum limit has really increased by a hundred! exclaimed Lan Ling excitedly; A hundred points? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help but think to himself, Another lucky one! Chapter 952 - 952 953 The Gluttonous Banquet_1 ?Chapter 952: Chapter 953: The Gluttonous Banquet_1 Chapter 952: Chapter 953: The Gluttonous Banquet_1 If the life-enhancing bamboo leaves were used directly, the increase in Vitality Points would be random, with a maximum gain of only one hundred points. Song Jian had taken them several times, but only once did he achieve a hundred-point increase; the Vitality Points gained during the other times were not significant; An individual can only consume five of these bamboo leaves; any more than that wont work, as it wont increase Vitality Points and can even result in poisoning! Song Jian said; Treasures, treasures, indeed such fine treasures! Several of the Demon Kings sitting in the front row exclaimed with faces full of envy; Upon hearing the contents of Song Jians gift list, Lady Xuan Yues expression finally improved somewhat. She glanced at Song Jian and suddenly asked, Didnt you mention that there is an egg of the Flame Crow Beast? Why didnt I hear about this in the gift list? Mother, hes already given you so many valuable treasures, how can you still not be satisfied! Lan Ling stamped her foot and said; Lady Xuan Yue: This silly girl, if she stays with this human for much longer, Im afraid she wont even recognize her own mother. The lady jests. That Flame Crow Beast egg was originally a trophy from when Lan Ling and I together defeated a lord-tier BOSS, the Three-legged Flame Crow Beast! Song Jian laughed: Thats Lan Lings spoils, how could I take her things to offer as a birthday gift? As he spoke, Song Jian took an exquisite wooden box out of his bag and handed it to Lan Ling; For me? Lan Ling, with a puzzled expression, instinctively reached out and took the box, but soon she seemed to remember something and hastily handed it back, saying, This is your loot from the battle; you killed the Flame Crow Beast on your own. Ive already received its tail feathers; how can I ask for this pet egg, too? Its a gift for you! Song Jian laughed; Lan Ling was momentarily stunned, then her cheeks flushed red. Holding the wooden box, she glanced at Song Jian before turning and walking towards the inner chambers; Watching Lan Lings retreating figure, Lady Xuan Yue let out a sigh from within her heart, giving Song Jian a gentle nod and smiling, Youve really spared no expense this time! As I should! Song Jian smiled as he returned the gesture with a slight bow and went back to his seat; Once Lady Xuan Yue had acknowledged Song Jians seating position, no one else stood up to object, and the banquet proceeded as scheduled. Soon, servers brought dishes and drinks to each table; Only then did Song Jian realize why so many Demon Kings were dissatisfied with him sitting thereit turned out that the quality of the food and drinks also correlated with ones seat at the banquet; The closer to Lady Xuan Yues seat, the better the quality of the dishes and drinks. Song Jian and the two or three Demon Kings with second-tier Combat Power had the same quality of food and drinks; Those seated further back had to settle for a lower grade, and beyond that, the quality continued to drop, until at the very back, it was just ordinary food and drink; sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This, food that can permanently increase agility, and drinks that can permanently raise mental capacity? Song Jian stared at the dishes in front of him, stunned; These dishes were far more precious than the life-enhancing bamboo leaves and came with a limit of one serving per person, any more would be ineffective. This one table of food and drinks ended up increasing Song Jians attribute by over a dozen points; Wang Yuetu and the others watched Song Jian relish his meal with eyes dripping with envy; Damn it, a Dark Gold Quality weapon just for three dishes that increase strength by one point, what a loss! The young man beside Wang Yuetu muttered; If you dont want it, give it to me; isnt a point of strength still an attribute? the man beside him said with discontent, Dont take dry food for granted! Who says Im not eating! the youth hurriedly shoveled the plate of food in front of him into his mouth; You see that guy, after this longevity feast, I bet he could gain at least a dozen stat points, what a big win, right? Wang Yuetu whispered; Hes got a lot of stuff too, all those materials from sovereign-level BOSSes, plus all those precious herbs and treasures. By the way, do you guys know what a sovereign-level BOSS is? Ive never come across one of that tier before. Who knows, probably about as powerful as those Great Monster Kings, I guess. These Monster Kings next to us are, at best, equivalent to a lord-level BOSS Right, do you think he still has any Emerald Bamboo Leaves? Thats some good stuff that can directly increase Vitality Points. A person can consume five leaves, and even if it only adds a minimum of thirty points, thats one hundred and fifty Vitality Points with five leaves! the youth said in a low voice; Given that hes produced so much, he should still have a good stock left. Lets try later to see if we can buy some from him! We did stir up a Monster King against him just now, do you think he holds a grudge? Hmph, he shouldnt have noticed our maneuver! Wang Yuetu narrowed her eyes and whispered, Later, you two leave the banquet early to gather the brothers from our combat alliance. If hes willing to sell to us, fine, but if not, hmph, let him know that this is the Demon Clans turf. A human like him coming here to compete with us for goodies hes got to pay the price! Big sister head, that guy is so tough, can we even beat him? the man next to her hesitated; Beat him? We have over a hundred people, we can pile on and crush him to death. How could we not beat him? Wang Yuetu glared and said, Besides, we dont need to fight him. Just standing in front of him with so many people will scare him to death. Do we even need to make a move? Big sister head is right, no matter how tough he is, we have more people, and this is our Demon Clans territory. How could we let a human swagger around here like this! The banquet continued from morning until evening. Song Jian ate to his hearts content. Although not every dish increased stat attributes, the flavors were exceptional, unlike anything available on the outside; Song Jian ate to his hearts content, gaining some value in various stat attributes. In total, it was equivalent to gaining seventeen or eighteen stat points, which felt like he was getting his moneys worth; Just then, several attendants carried up something resembling a roast whole sheep and placed it in front of Song Jians table; Yuxiu Gourmet Feast: A delicacy, consumable, effect upon use: consuming this item will grant a large amount of combat experience; What is this food? Song Jian looked at the delicately fragrant food before him, unable to help but look around; Hahaha, this is a special food from the Xuanyue Cave. The Great Monster King came just for this gourmet banquet, and it has not disappointed! A Demon King with second-tier peak strength laughed heartily, grabbed the food the size of a lamb, and tore into it voraciously; This dish seemed extremely precious; of the nearly hundred guests at the feast, only three or four were able to partake in this dish; PS: Thank you Desire to Speak, Heartless for the 1000 starting coins rewarded~ Chapter 953 - 953 954 Leaving_1 ?Chapter 953: Chapter 954 Leaving_1 Chapter 953: Chapter 954 Leaving_1 Song Jian was curious in his heart, so he tried cutting off a piece and putting it into his mouth. Instantly, a refreshing fragrance burst forth, and surprisingly, he couldnt discern what ingredients had been used for roasting. He only felt a mouthful of rich flavor, delectably exquisite; System: You have consumed Yuxiu Gourmet Feast, gaining 36,000 points of battle experience; 36,000 points of battle experience? Just from one bite, I gained 36,000 points of battle experience? Song Jian was shocked, and he couldnt help but take another bite and swallowed it; This time, a leveling up radiance burst forth from Song Jians body. The battle experience which was already close to maxing out soared directly to its maximum, elevating him by one level; Level 42 now! Song Jian thought to himself. However, he had already earned quite a bit of battle experience before, and even without consuming the Gourmet Feast, he could have leveled up in a day or two; Theres so much left, I wonder how many levels I can increase? Song Jian looked at the Gourmet Feast that nearly occupied the entire tabletop, his face revealing an excited expression. Its important to know that after reaching level 40, each level up requires exponentially more battle experience. He didnt know just how much a large amount of battle experience meant when it comes to the Yuxiu Gourmet Feast; sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The leveling-up glow emitting from Song Jian left Wang Yuetu and the other two dumbstruck. They werent privileged enough to enjoy the Yuxiu Gourmet Feast, but from the envious conversations of the nearby Monster Kings, they learned about the effects of consuming the Gourmet Feast; Why does he always encounter such good fortune, the Gourmet Feast, its the Gourmet Feast! Only the most honorable guests of Xuanyue Cave are qualified to enjoy the Gourmet Feast that can elevate an ordinary person to heaven in a single bound! You guys think, how many levels could he increase? Could it be, could it be that he might directly rise to level 50? Wang Yuetus voice trembled slightly as she asked; No, that shouldnt be possible, right? Isnt it said that after level 40, each level up requires a large amount of battle experience? The Gourmet Feast might be formidable, but it couldnt possibly Damn, he leveled up again, did you see the golden light of leveling up? Although he was already stuffed, Song Jian kept tearing, chewing, and swallowing without stop. Every mouthful of meat was a large amount of battle experience, giving him an irresistible urge to continue; Im so full! After eating most of it, Song Jians level had already risen to 45. With the remaining part, he felt he simply couldnt eat any more; He allocated the four additional skill points he gained directly to Sword Shadow Clone, Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, Sword Control Skill, and Mysterious Moonlight Sword. As for the newly acquired Legendary Level Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, he couldnt immediately enhance it due to incomplete mastery and decided to leave it for the next level up; This is truly a blissful torment! Song Jian struggled to take another bite, gaining over 40,000 points of battle experience. Looking at the remaining hind leg of the Gourmet Feast, Song Jian decided to take a rest before eating more; This human brother, since you cant eat any more of the feast, our Monster Alliance is willing to offer ten thousand Doomsday Coins to buy the leftover feast. What do you think? At this moment, Wang Yuetu suddenly stood up and loudly exclaimed; Ten thousand Doomsday Coins? Song Jian was startled and looked up at Wang Yuetu. He knew, despite only a hind leg left, that based on his experience, this leg could provide at least tens of millions of Experience Points. It couldnt level him up, but for a player above level thirty, it would allow a rise of several levels. Perhaps it was Song Jians high level that led Wang Yuetu to miscalculate, thinking the remaining leg couldnt provide much in the way of Experience Points. Maybe Wang Yuetu was just trying to get something for nothing, which was why she quoted the price of ten thousand Doomsday Coins. After glancing at her, Song Jian rapidly lost interest in those born of the Demon Clan. Their levels were too low, not even reaching thirty-five, lower than the average level of the players in Doomsday City. In Doomsday City, these players wouldnt even have the qualification to meet him. Song Jian was so disinterested that he just waved his hand at them, rejecting Wang Yuetus proposal. Many Great Monster Kings, who understood the value of the feast, watched Wang Yuetu and her companions with amusement. Some even laughed outright, mocking Wang Yuetus attempt to buy a leg of the feast with ten thousand Doomsday Coins. Are you from the boar tribe, thinking of buying his leftover leg with ten thousand Doomsday Coins? The Unicorn Demon King mocked without restraint, Even just the leg could let a newly born little demon rise to a strength not much weaker than yours. Why would he sell it to you? What, a newborn little demon could rise to our current strength? Wang Yuetus annoyance quickly turned into surprise, and she calculated in her heart. That meant just one leg could raise her seven or eight levels, breaking through to level forty? He has eaten nearly an entire one, but, but why has he only gained about four levels? Wang Yuetu exclaimed in surprise. He is close to the status of a Great Monster King, his leveling up will naturally be slower! The Unicorn Demon King shook his head and said, But in terms of strength, he might compare with the Great Monster Kings. Otherwise, the Ping Mountain Monster King and the others wouldnt be willing to sit at the same table with this human, no matter how precious the gifts he offered. Wang Yuetu and the others fell silent, only able to watch Song Jian with pained expressions, as he struggled to eat the feast clean, bite by bite. What kind of creature is this, to have all its bones so tender, its truly astonishing. It would be great to know where it was captured! Song Jian thought to himself. The feast not only provided a vast amount of combat experience, but it also tasted extremely delicious. The cooking technique was one thing, but the most crucial was the ingredientthis beast was extraordinarily rare. Without it, even if one had the best cooking methods, it wouldnt have been possible to make such a feast. Since its called a gourmet feast, could it really be the offspring of Taotie? A thought suddenly struck Song Jians mind, but he quickly laughed and shook his head, Impossible, the Taotie is an ancient beast. Even if its just a cub, it couldnt be slaughtered so recklessly. At most, it has a diluted trace of the divine Taoties bloodline. Soon, the birthday banquet ended. Song Jian had planned to return to the courtyard where he stayed the previous night, but he was stopped by Lady Fox. Young master, I apologize, but Lady Xuan Yue has commanded that since the birthday banquet is over, Xuanyue Cave isnt convenient for guests to stay any longer. Its best if the young master leaves as soon as possible, Lady Fox said cautiously. Chapter 954 - 954 955 Drunkenness_1 ?Chapter 954: Chapter 955 Drunkenness_1 Chapter 954: Chapter 955 Drunkenness_1 Looking at the respectful Lady Fox in front of him, Song Jians face revealed a bitter smile as he nodded. Glancing at the entrance to Xuanye Cave, he reached into his inventory and pulled out a golden Teleportation Scroll; This was the highest quality Town Return Scroll, which, once the spatial coordinates had initially been set, allowed the user to instantly return to the designated coordinates from anywhere, regardless of location; This technology, even more impressive than a Transmission Array, was still not mastered by anyone in the City of Hope Alliance, which is why Song Jian had purchased this Town Return Scroll at a high price from an auction; Song Jian was about to use the Town Return Scroll when he suddenly discovered it wouldnt activate, and at the same time, the system provided a prompt; System: This area has an enchantment barrier, and transportation-related skills and items cannot be used; An enchantment barrier? Song Jian was startled and glanced at Lady Fox. With an apologetic face, Lady Fox spoke, Im sorry, distinguished one, within a hundred miles of Xuanye Cave, a formation set by the lady prevents the use of teleportation, instant movement, and related items. Honored one, you must walk away from Xuanye Cave a hundred miles before you can use the item in your hand. A hundred miles, understood, Song Jian nodded, pocketed the Town Return Scroll, and started walking towards the distance, taking advantage of the night; Lady Fox watched Song Jians retreating figure and sighed with relief. At their first encounter, she hadnt felt Song Jians strength, which is why she had brazenly attacked and tried to charm him. But after truly understanding his power, she didnt dare to use her charm skills on him again; Besides, with Song Jians current level of willpower, her charm techniques would not have any effect; In the darkness, several pairs of eyes fixated on Song Jians silhouette. After a bout of whispered discussion, the eyes quickly vanished, and a few faint breaking-the-sound barrier noises could be heard above; It looks like there arent few coveting him, huh? Wang Yuetu emerged from Xuanye Cave with a delightfully pleased smile on her face; Boss, how about we let some of the Demon Clan test his strength while we catch the spoils behind the scenes? A younger boy beside her whispered softly; Thatll work! Wang Yuetu immediately nodded and said, No matter what, the lives of our alliance brothers are of utmost importance. Well avoid confronting him if possible, as we were a bit careless at the birthday banquet! Boss, that guy has a high-quality Town Return Scroll. If we let him get beyond a hundred miles, we might never find him again, a man in a black robe said quietly followed by, Ive already asked our brothers to set an ambush at Wang Xi Cliff. If he crosses Wang Xi Cliff, hell be able to use the Town Return Scroll, and those from the Demon Clan are likely to ambush him near there too. Alright, lets set out for Wang Xi Cliff first and wait for him there. Hehe, I really want to see if this mighty dragon can stand against those local snakes of the Demon Clan! Wang Yuetu said with a smile, pulling out a bone whistle and softly blowing into it; The low, sharp cries resounded, and shortly after, three enormous grey hawks descended. The group mounted the hawks and flew toward Wang Xi Cliff; Leaving Xuanye Cave, Song Jian followed a wide road more than three meters in width and strolled leisurely ahead. According to Lady Foxs direction, once he passed through a gorge called Wang Xi Cliff, he could use the Teleportation Scroll. Song Jian had nothing urgent at the moment and, having overeaten at the banquet, the walk was a good opportunity to digest his food; After a while, Song Jian suddenly felt dizzy and his body began to grow hot. During the banquet, he had only eaten food and drink that could increase his attributes, just tasting a few bites of others if they appealed to his palate; Among them was a jug called Hundred Treasures Wine, which, once consumed, directly added three Spirit Points. Song Jian had drained the jug in one go and didnt notice the effects then, but now as the alcohol took effect, his gait became unsteady; S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Phew, just a jug of wine for entertaining everyone is so domineering, then the Hundred Treasures Wine that Lan Ling gave me must be even more incredible? Song Jian staggered, opened his bag to glance at the small gourd, and thought to himself; It only increases Spirit Points recovery speed by 100%, the attribute seems quite ordinary, why is it more precious than the wine that adds three points to Spirit Points upper limit? Song Jian was puzzled, not knowing why the grade of Hundred Treasures Wine was higher than that of Xuanyue Distilled Wine; No, thats not right! A light suddenly flashed in Song Jians mind, and his eyes revealed a clear expression; This Hundred Treasures Wine only mentions increasing Spirit Points recovery speed by 100%, but, but theres no time limit, could it be a permanent increase of 100% to Spirit Points recovery speed? The moment this thought crossed his mind, Song Jian sobered up a great deal. If this was true, then the biggest gain from this trip might not be the lavish feast but rather the gourd of Hundred Treasures Wine casually given to him by Lan Ling, originally just to let him return to the Luo Lan Zhi Library as a watcher; Thinking of this, Song Jian directly took out the gourd, opened the lid, and gently sniffed. Immediately, a rich fragrance of wine wafted out, causing his mouth to water; Good wine, good wine! A look of pleasant surprise instantly appeared on Song Jians face, this was probably the finest wine he had ever tasted; The gourd was not large, and Song Jian gulped down the Hundred Treasures Wine in it. As soon as it entered his mouth, the richly fragrant Hundred Treasures Wine turned into a stream of fire, sliding down his throat into his stomach; Song Jian suddenly felt as if his entire body was ignited, radiating heat from the inside out, as if white vapor was coming out from each of his thirty-six thousand pores, and he felt as though he had stepped into a steaming basket. In an instant, Song Jians head spun, and he staggered a few steps. His foot caught on something, and he fell to the ground. With the last bit of rationality, he let himself enter the Shattered Divine Realm, and after that, he knew nothing more; A few Demon Clan kings had been following Song Jian all the way. They were worried that making a move too close to Xuanyue Cave would alert the people there, so they planned to wait until they were near Wang Xi Cliff to act; Eh, where did he go? A Demon Clan king with a green face and sharp teeth, and a single horn on his head, rubbed his eyes vigorously. It was the very same Unicorn Demon King who had sat beside Wang Yuetu before; Whats wrong, Unicorn? another Demon Clan king asked softly, Did that kid pass out drunk? I saw him drinking an entire jug of Xuanyue Distilled Wine before. Hmph, he downed the whole jug in one go, isnt he afraid of drinking himself to death? Damn it, the kids gone, just vanished out of thin air! Quick, search around. Did he notice us? Dont let that kid get away, hes a gold mine! The Demon Clan kings watched in shock as Song Jian suddenly disappeared right before their eyes, immediately thrown into a panic and began to look around in all directions; In the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian lay on a patch of grass, sound asleep. Originally, the barren land was full of ravines, but after Song Jian had killed several Sovereign level BOSSes and many Lord and Elite level BOSSes, their soul power began to slowly repair the Shattered Divine Realm; At this moment, the piece of grassland where Song Jian lay was just a small patch that had recently revived. Surrounding this small patch, vast expanses of desolate Gobi and broken stone fields still stretched out; Then, a semi-transparent figure of a young girl appeared out of nowhere, quietly walking up to Song Jians side. Without making a sound, she stared emotionlessly at the soundly sleeping Song Jian, as if observing something very interesting, her gaze unblinking and motionless; Chapter 955 - 955 956 True Difficulty_1 ?Chapter 955: Chapter 956 True Difficulty_1 Chapter 955: Chapter 956 True Difficulty_1 ` I dont know how long it has been, Song Jian slowly opened his eyes. In the Shattered Divine Realm, many laws are missing, and the passage of time cannot be felt here at all; The white-robed girl who had been staring at him had disappeared. Song Jian sat up and rubbed his head; Whew, I drank too much, and it looks like Ive slept for a long time! Song Jian shook his head. After drinking so much, he didnt feel any headache upon waking up and could recall what happened before he got drunk immediately; At this moment, Song Jian didnt feel any discomfort. On the contrary, he felt rejuvenated as if he had a good sleep; He looked aroundthe mountains, the lakes, the dry land. The environment seemed to be slowly recovering. The process was slow, but the changes were noticeable; At the very least, the mountains in the distance already had some greenery, and the previously dried-up lakes now showed some traces of water. Although they looked like small ditches, it was still a positive change; It still needs more spiritual power. Divine power would be even better, but unfortunately, such a thing is not within my reach for the time being! Song Jian sighed, his figure slowly vanished as he left the Divine Country. From beginning to end, he was unaware that besides himself, there was another girl in this divine country; With a flash of white light, Song Jians figure reappeared on a stone path not far from Wang Xi Cliff. This road seemed to be specially built by Xuanyue Cave, made from large stone slabs which seemed to have formations added to them to protect the slabs from damage; A bit further away, on a cliff, there was a huge boulder naturally shaped like a rhinoceros headthat was Wang Xi Cliff. Below was a canyon, roughly a hundred meters across. Passing through the canyon along the stone slab road and leaving Wang Xi Cliff, he would be able to use a Town Return Scroll; I remember that there seemed to be people following me, looking like they wanted to harm me! Song Jian rubbed his temples and thought. However, it seemed that because he had entered the Divine Country before collapsing from drunkenness, and a day and a night had passed as he woke up, those people probably thought he had left long ago and had dispersed; After passing through Wang Xi Cliff, Song Jian took out a Town Return Scroll, about to tear it open, when he suddenly thought of something and looked over towards a level 45 Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast not far away; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure flickered, turning into a streak of light as he flew towards the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast. Sky-breaking Sword easily tore through the beasts defenses, and in an instant, nine successive sword shadows surged through the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast like lightning; The Mysterious Moonlight Sword was extremely fast. By the time the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast reacted, the sword move had already been released. The beast fell from the air, in intense pain, and was about to let out a roar when a streak of white sword light flashed before its eyes and its vision suddenly soared into the air; Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword and directly chopped off the head of the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast; System: You have killed a level 45 ordinary monster, Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast, and gained 5400 experience points; The level 45 Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast dropped a green-quality bracer. Song Jian didnt even glance at it but instead opened his attribute panel and carefully checked it; After a while, a brilliant smile spread across Song Jians face, and he burst into loud laughter, seemingly very pleased; Tearing the Town Return Scroll, Song Jians figure turned into a streak of golden light, shooting up towards the sky, and the surroundings returned to their previous tranquility. After a long time, a Demon Clan player, over level 30, passed by. Seeing the slowly burning corpse of the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast and the dropped green equipment, his eyes lit up, and he quickly rushed over; S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When he picked up the level 40 green-quality bracer, he immediately burst into a happy smile, thinking to himself, Ive struck it rich! ` Glancing left and right, the player quickly stowed the bracer into his inventory and sprinted off towards the distance; Back in the City of Hope, Song Jian stood on the highest floor of the Manor Castle, gazing towards the distant, massive black pyramid; Two rounds of territorial expansion campaigns had passed, and it was this largest Abyssal Shadow dungeon that made it difficult for the City of Hope Alliance to continue expanding! I wonder if the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash could kill the true difficulty Abyssal Shadow BOSS! Song Jian speculated in his heart. He had never tried the true difficulty level. If he relied solely on the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, he probably would have a tough time clearing the dungeon at this difficulty level. But now he had mastered a Legendary-level sword technique, which, although having significant side effects, would have minimal impact inside the dungeon. And even outside the dungeon, as long as Song Jian could enter the Shattered Divine Realm at will, the side effects would be almost non-existent! I cant delay any further, Ill give it a try today! resolved Song Jian, heart set on the task. Fortunately, he was now at his peak condition. It was time to witness the true difficulty of the Abyssal Shadow dungeon; Without notifying anyone, Song Jian headed alone towards the largest Abyssal Shadow dungeon. It was a forty-person raid, and many players were gathering companions at the entrance; A forty-person raid, even at the simple or normal difficulty levels, dropped quite a number of quality equipment. If it werent for the cooldown limitations, many players would probably grind these difficulties continuously; Eh, the Lord Mayor! someone recognized Song Jian; Turning around, it turned out to be the Elite Team from the City of Hope. Given the size of the City of Hope now, ten Elite Teams had been formed, but the highest level, best equipped, and strongest was still this very first Elite Team; Are you going to continue challenging the hard difficulty? asked Song Jian; The Elite Team had been stuck on the third BOSS of hard difficulty. After Song Jian cleared it, he had shared all the BOSS data from the dungeon with the Alliance, which substantially accelerated the Elite Teams progress; Lord Mayor, weve reached the last BOSS, the Alliance member who recognized Song Jian said excitedly; The last BOSS, huh? Thats a Dominance-level BOSS, so you should be careful. Its third-phase transformation is not easy to deal withits all area attacks, nowhere to hide, only to withstand! Song Jians brow furrowed as he spoke; When Song Jian had killed the last hard difficulty BOSS previously, he had employed every tactic at his disposal and was once killed by the Magic Dragon, triggering the Enemy of Death God passive skill, then managed to kill it by a stroke of luck; Dont worry, Guild Leader, the attack range of this BOSS is just a 120-degree arc. As long as the tank holds it steady, we can attack from behind! said the teammate; Song Jian was taken aback, recalling that indeed the Magic Dragons attacks were only directed to the front. If someone attacked from behind, they could avoid all damage; This was the difference between hunting alone and hunting as a groupan individual could only withstand the attacks, but a team could coordinate with each other, finding various ways to defeat the BOSS; Good luck, I wish you success! Song Jian said with a smile. If the Elite Team could clear the hard difficulty dungeon, then it wouldnt be long before theyd attempt the true difficulty dungeon; Chapter 956 - 956 957 Phase Three_1 ?Chapter 956: Chapter 957 Phase Three_1 Chapter 956: Chapter 957 Phase Three_1 Song Jian took a step into the dungeon, and since he had already cleared the hard difficulty level, he was able to directly choose the true difficulty level; after Song Jian selected the true difficulty, a blood-red teleportation gate appeared in front of him, different from the teleportation gates of other difficulty levels, looking even more realistic; After Song Jian entered the teleportation gate, all other players who were in the dungeon at the same time received a system prompt; System: True difficulty dungeon opened, all other dungeon mirrors will be closed, please all players in the Abyss Phantom dungeon leave the dungeon within thirty seconds, and after thirty seconds, any players still remaining in the dungeon will be forcibly teleported out! This message was refreshed every five seconds, and the remaining time would decrease accordingly; meanwhile, some players who were about to select the difficulty and enter the dungeon found that all difficulty levels for the Abyss Phantom dungeon had turned gray, indicating that they could not be entered. Thirty seconds later, in front of the black pyramid, a large number of players suddenly appeared, all of whom were from teams that had been forcibly teleported out of the dungeon halfway through their run; Damn it, just give me three more minutes, and the fifth boss would have been taken down! a player shouted in frustration; That was close, too close! That boss even had a berserker skill, lucky for the teleportation, otherwise the MT could only have held on for five more seconds before falling another player said with a face full of relief, looking at their companions with eyes filled with gratefulness! The elite players of the City of Hope Alliance all exchanged astonished glances. Although they didnt speak, every one of them was internally screaming: The City Lord is challenging the true difficulty dungeon! Soon, Wang Qi and a few other high-ranking players from the City of Hope received this news and rushed to the front of the dungeon. Looking at the huge black pyramid, Wang Qi pondered for a moment before ordering, Prepare for the territory expansion campaign. As soon as the City Lord clears the dungeon, well launch it immediately! Its just this beast in the way now. Once its defeated, the entire Doomsday City will be ours! exclaimed a player beside him, punching his left palm fiercely, wishing it was himself clearing the true difficulty dungeon. The City Lord will definitely not let us down. He wouldnt do anything if he wasnt certain. Its been over half a month, his strength must have improved dramatically! Wang Qi stated confidently. Vice City Lord, havent you been paying attention to the level rankings? The City Lords level has soared to forty-five! one of the players reminded; What, forty-five? Wang Qi was shocked. He knew that Song Jians level was only forty-one before. In just a few days, he had jumped several levels; In the City of Hope Alliance, there were already players who were level forty, which let everyone know that after level forty, each level up required a massive amount of combat experience. It could be said that all the combat experience from level one to thirty-nine combined was not as much as the experience needed to go from level forty to forty-one; How, how did he do it? murmured Wang Qi, staring motionless at the level rankings, scarcely able to believe his own eyes. Thousand Swords Art! One by one, the spirit swords ablaze with flames struck down towards two small monsters. In the true difficulty dungeon, even just a small monster could compare with a wild lord-level boss of the same level, but for Song Jian, a lord-level boss simply couldnt withstand a single attack of the Thousand Swords Art; After one move, two gigantic Abyssal creatures collapsed with a thunderous fall, they were still more than ten meters away from Song Jian, unable to even get close to him; The two creatures dropped one gold and one silver piece of equipment, along with five or six level forty blue and green materials. This drop rate was already much better than many wild bosses of the same level; ` But Song Jian didnt even glance at the loot, instead, he opened the battle information prompt with an incredulous look and started to read carefully; Is it really ten times the battle experience of monsters of the same level? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise; In dungeons, the battle experience gained from defeated monsters always includes a certain bonus, but this is reduced when divided among players, and people rarely pay attention to the experience gained from battle; S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after killing those two minor monsters, Song Jian suddenly noticed a spike in his battle experience. Considering the experience needed to level up at level forty-five, these two minor monsters shouldnt even increase his experience by a fraction of a percent. His curiosity piqued, he checked and to his surprise, he found that these two monsters provided more than ten times the battle experience of usual monsters at the same level; It should be noted that this was a forty-player dungeon which already offered an experience bonus. Since Song Jian was alone, the experience he gained was already considerable. Now, with a tenfold increase, it was almost as if there was a bug in the game. After picking up all the loot, Song Jian headed towards the next minor monster. Even in a dungeon of true difficulty, the minor monsters couldnt withstand a single use of Thousand Swords Art. As soon as the cooldown ended, Song Jian could instantly kill any minor monster in the dungeon, making his progress even faster than last time when he cleared the Abyss Phantom at the difficult level; Soon, Song Jian arrived in front of the first boss. Previously, in the hard-level dungeon, the first boss was only a lord-level boss, but now, in the true difficulty, the strength of the boss Dominating tier, the first boss is already at the dominating tier? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly; With a thought, the surging Sword Qi within him surged up all at once, congregating on the Sky-breaking Sword, reaching over a thousand points. If it were a weapon of lower quality, it wouldnt be able to contain such dense Sword Intent. Only a long sword of the Sky-breaking Swords caliber could allow Song Jian to release all of his Sword Qi; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Sixty long swords, whistling through the air towards the boss, enveloping it tightly in a huge flame of a red lotus; This time, the tearing sensation in my meridians seems much weaker Song Jian thought to himself. Perhaps he had become accustomed to it, or maybe Song Jians physical condition had improved slightly, for when he unleashed the Thousand Swords Art with full force, he didnt feel the previous pain of meridian tearing; The Red Lotus dissipated, and a long sword appeared out of thin air, slicing down fiercely towards the boss; Boom~ A massive noise thundered, and above the bosss head floated a critical hit damage number exceeding three hundred thousand, but even so, the boss still had nearly one hundred thousand Vitality Points left; The boss, covered in wounds, let out an angry roar and charged at Song Jian. Just as Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword, ready to charge forward, the almost dissipating sword shadows suddenly formed a gigantic hand and pressed down hard on the boss; This, this is the third-tier change of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation? Song Jian stood gaping, his face filled with disbelief. One must know that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation always triggered only up to the second tier, the Red Lotus Sword, which was enough to kill the enemy. It had never reached the third tier before; But now, when the Red Lotus Sword was unable to kill the boss, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation actually triggered the third-tier change; PS: Happy New Year, its New Years Eve, there will be only two chapters today, slipping away~ ` Chapter 957 - 957 958 Development_1 ?Chapter 957: Chapter 958 Development_1 Chapter 957: Chapter 958 Development_1 The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation has several stages, but Song Jian doesnt know how many. This was the first time he triggered the third stage. It looks just like a palm Song Jian thought to himself. However, just as the faint palm silhouette had formed, the entire sword formation suddenly flickered a few times and wobbled slightly. In no time, the entire palm collapsed, and countless Sword Qi surged forth, covering an area of over a dozen meters. A string of hundreds of points of damage floated above the BOSSs head, which didnt amount to much for a Dominance-level BOSS. But for a Boss that was already severely injured, it became the last straw that broke the camels back. Boom~ With a loud noise, the BOSSs body completely shattered, and a semi-transparent white shadow drifted out from the fragments, flying directly towards Song Jian. This was the BOSSs soul. It let out a terrified roar but couldnt make a sound; it could only passively fly towards Song Jian, as if a powerful suction force was controlling it. That makes four Dominance-level BOSSes. This seems to be the fourth one. It looks like if I can clear this dungeon, I should be able to complete a substantial part of the Sword Immortals quest, Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, his consciousness entered the broken Divine Country where it had started drizzling. The raindrops nourished everything on the ground, and many parched lands began to recover slowly. The soul energy of a Dominance-level BOSS was incredibly powerful; slaying one could visibly speed up the restoration of the fragmented Divine Country. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its a pity; the third stage appeared, but it had no power and couldnt even take shape, Song Jian shook his head. The aura emitted by that palm during the formation of the sword array had been even more terrifying than the Red Lotus Sword, but unfortunately, perhaps due to the low level of the Thousand Swords Art, while he had triggered the sword arrays third stage, it ultimately collapsed. I must upgrade the level of the Thousand Swords Art quickly! Song Jian thought to himself. The Thousand Swords Art, already at level 5, was becoming increasingly difficult to improve in proficiency with sword techniques below golden quality. Even a golden quality Skill Book could only enhance a little proficiency. To upgrade the level of the Thousand Swords Art quickly, it was necessary to consume Epic or even Legendary Level skills. But such skills were not only scarce, many people had not even heard of them, and the market would not have such high-quality skills; it was all down to luck whether one could kill a BOSS and obtain them. Song Jians gaze turned to the items dropped by the BOSS, hoping it would drop one or two high-quality Skill Books, but unfortunately, after a long search, he did not find any items resembling books or scrolls. An epic-level scale armor, what a shame, I can only wear leather armor. Damn it, Sword Masters should also be considered a Swordman profession. Why cant I wear scale armor? Song Jian looked at the scale armor with excellent attributes and thought annoyed; Scale armor was a kind of chain mail that provided much higher defense than leather armor but was not as good as plate armor. However, in terms of flexibility, chain mail was far superior to plate armor. Many melee professions that could not wear plate would opt for chain mail equipment. Maybe its because my damage is too high and, for balance, the system wont allow me to wear chain mail? Song Jian thought to himself. But with his current attributes and equipment, even many plate-wearing professions did not have as high Vitality Points and defense, not to mention Song Jians immense offensive power. The first boss of the dungeon didnt put much pressure on Song Jian. There was no need to use the newly acquired Eclipse Shattered Light Slash skill, as a fifth-tier Thousand Swords Art had already triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, which was more than enough to easily exterminate the first boss. Although the subsequent bosses were each stronger than the last, they were essentially on the same level; the scope of their power increase wasnt significant. The most they could vary was between the early and peak combat power of the first tier, never breaking through to reach the second tier. Having witnessed the strength of the first boss in the true difficulty, Song Jian was greatly reassured. Initially, he had only wanted to try out a dungeon on true difficulty, but now it seemed he had a good chance of clearing it. After all, the cooldown period for this dungeon was excessively long. Missing one opportunity would likely cause a delay in his territory expansion campaign. Meanwhile, in the now-sealed Sky City, the eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto was sitting in the central City Lord Mansion, which had just been established. Next to him stood Zhuo Wen, who had evolved to a six-winged Battle Angel, with a respectful demeanor. Zhuo Wen, now in the entire Sky City, its down to just you and me, the two remaining angels, the Illusion Angel Doranto sighed as he looked up into the distance. For many days, he and Zhuo Wen had cleared all the monsters in Sky City. Now, it was as quiet as a city of the dead, but the dungeons were still preserved. Lord Doranto, we need your guidance on how to develop Sky City from here, Zhuo Wen said respectfully. Had it not been for the numerous Hearts of the Angel in the Sacred Spirit Temple, Zhuo Wen would not have been able to advance from an ordinary two-winged Battle Angel to a six-winged one. However, Zhuo Wen couldnt stop thinking about the legendary-quality Heart of the Angel that Song Jian had taken. If he had devoured that Heart of the Angel back then, he would be the one sitting on the throne in the City Lord Mansion. This thought gnawed at him like a persistent poison, constantly biting at his soul, but he dared not show any of it on his face, for he knew that the legendary-quality Heart of the Angel eventually went to Illusion Angel Doranto, which allowed him to regain his former power. Heh, the development of Sky City Doranto chuckled slightly, seemingly not that interested in the citys development. What do you think we should do to develop this city? Doranto asked with a smile. My lord, I believe we should not keep Sky City sealed off Zhuo Wen sneaked a glance at Doranto and, seeing he wasnt angered, continued, We should encourage the god-blessed ones to come to this city. With their power, we can develop the city. Perhaps we can choose some of the outstanding talents among them and offer them the chance to change factions and lineages You mean to select Angel candidates from themor even Battle Angels? Doranto suddenly became serious, staring at Zhuo Wen, and asked word by word. Zhuo Wen immediately felt an overwhelming pressure. The aura emanating from the Illusion Angel swept over him, vast and deep, causing Zhuo Wens heart to pound. PS: A big thank you to Su Poman for the 500 starting coins donated! Chapter 958 - 958 959 Conceal the Moon_1 ?Chapter 958: Chapter 959: Conceal the Moon_1 Chapter 958: Chapter 959: Conceal the Moon_1 My lord, only the two of us are left of the Angel Clan. To regain the glory of our past, we need a very long time, but Im afraid, time is exactly what we lack right now Zhuo Wen gritted his teeth and said; Oh, isnt time quite abundant for us? Dorantos mouth curled into a smile, and he said with a light laugh; My lord, throughout the Main World now, there have emerged many black pyramid fortresses from Abyssal Hell. Before long, I fear the gateway to Abyssal Hell will open Zhuo Wen said; What, how could this be? The eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto, seemingly clueless about this news, abruptly stood up, flapped his wings, and shot into the sky like an arrow, leaping down from Sky City and began patrolling the skies like lightning; Soon, Doranto returned to Sky City. Back in the City Lord Mansion, Dorantos face was solemn. It was well-known that Abyssal Hell and the Angel Clan were opposed. Whenever individuals of these two races met, it would certainly end in a fight to the death; Do you believe that those human champions have the potential to oppose Abyssal Hell? Doranto asked after a long silence; My lord, Abyssal Hell has been aligning with these human Abyssals for quite some time now. Large numbers of human champions have already become a part of Abyssal Hell, and they will be the main force of the upcoming invasion! Zhuo Wen didnt directly answer Doranto but his words made Dorantos heart grow cold; Open up Sky City! Doranto immediately said, Allow the faction selection and the bloodline testing missions to be available, and select the most outstanding human champions to join the Angel Clans ranks! My lord, do you happen to know a person named Song Jian? Zhuo Wen suddenly said; Song Jian? Doranto seemed to recall something, a trace of a smile appeared on his lips, and he nodded saying, I know him, hes a very powerful human! My lord, he has already passed the Judgers trial and now possesses the qualifications of a Judgment Angel, Zhuo Wen said; What, how is this possible? Illusion Angel Doranto was full of surprise and a tinge of anger, What qualifies him, a human, to become a Judger of angels and moreover, how could he possibly pass the Judgers trial? My lord, it was right before my eyes that he passed the Judgers trial! Zhuo Wens face also looked rather unsightly. If the Angel Clan had withered and died out, it would have been acceptable for a human to have earned the title of a Judgment Angel. But now, with the Angel Clan on the brink of rising anew, allowing a human to become a Judgment Angel would be nothing short of a blatant slap in the face; Find him! Doranto said sternly, Either have him transform his bloodline and become a true Judgment Angel, or have him relinquish the title and privileges of the Judgment Angel. Otherwise, he will forever be an enemy of the Angel Clan! Song Jian had already slain four Sovereign-level Bosses, and he had cleared more than half of the raid at true difficulty. The lesser minions in the raid, as long as three didnt appear at once, were instantly killed upon facing Song Jian; As for the Bosses, besides the one he had slain before, the remaining two were all handled by the Thousand Swords Arts Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; And the one just now, Song Jian utilized all his skills except Eclipse Shattered Light Slash and Enemy of Death God, with Azure Dragon Sword Body cooling down over a thirty-minute period, and his other skills also gradually recovering their cooldowns; Whew, its getting tougher and tougher! Song Jian sighed, opening his inventory. At this moment, Song Jians inventory was shining with light. Each Sovereign-level Boss had dropped at least one epic item, some even bursting with two at once; However, whether by bad luck, despite the plethora of epic drops, there was not a single item that Song Jian could use; In addition to equipment, he had found two Skill Books of epic quality, one was the Rogues Instant Stab, and the other was the Mages Fire Meteor from the Sky. These two Skill Books, if taken out, would be invaluable, yet Song Jian hesitated for a long time before he devoured both, enhancing the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art; It was precisely because of these two Skill Books that the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art saw a significant increase, skyrocketing to 98% effectiveness, just one or two more golden-quality Skill Books, and the Thousand Swords Art could be elevated to another level; At the third stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, if I could level up the Thousand Swords Art to the sixth level, perhaps it wouldnt collapse midway anymore? Song Jian thought to himself, secretly looking forward to the power of the third stage of the Thousand Swords Art; S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After restoring his status completely, Song Jian continued to move forward and soon arrived in front of the fifth BOSS, deciding to use the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash once to see the power of this skill. This was a BOSS resembling an Ancient War Tree, from afar, it looked like a giant tree, and only upon approaching, would the tree transform into a humanoid shape. This BOSS has over a million Vitality Points, if the tenfold damage of the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash isnt triggered, it might be hard to instantly kill this BOSS, Song Jian contemplated inwardly; Just then, the ground suddenly shook, and a sapling the size of a football suddenly appeared out of nowhere, emitting a sharp screech, and bouncing toward Song Jian to collide with him; This was a skill of the corrupted demonic ancient tree, Summoning Saplings, which could summon saplings that were capable of invisibility and would attack any enemy that came near; A typical move for a BOSSit would fill its surroundings with saplings as a warning. In Hard difficulty, Song Jian had witnessed this tactic and, just like now, when he approached within ten meters of the ancient tree, an invisible sapling discovered him, directly initiating combat. But in True difficulty, Song Jian had not expected to encounter a sapling while still more than thirty meters from the BOSS; Pfft~ A damage number exceeding six hundred floated above Song Jians head, and while the sapling could also trigger a slowing effect, it got nullified by his talent skill Thick Skin. If this effect couldnt be nullified, a BOSS with a charge-like ability would come storming over, then execute a trample-like ability to instantly kill the slowed player; Boom The massive figure of the corrupted demonic ancient tree, like a speeding train, charged toward Song Jian. Its speed seemed faster than in Hard difficulty, and in a few seconds, it was already upon him, its spiky body slamming into Song Jian with ferocity; At that moment, Song Jian didnt bother to execute the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, instead, he used the Soul Wander skill, allowing the BOSSs charge to pass through his body without causing any damage; Sword Qi surged throughout his body toward the Sky-breaking Sword, the blades surface shimmering with specks of crystal light, like stars, while a crescent moon emerged above the corrupted demonic ancient trees head, initially thin but gradually growing fuller and turning into a full moon; In Song Jians hands, the long sword swung forward involuntarily, a dazzling sword light dispersing all other light as it fiercely flew toward the BOSS; Like a white cloud, the sword energy completely enveloped the round moon above the BOSSs head, shrouding the colossal form of the BOSS in a dazzling sword light; PS: Thank you Su Poman for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 959 - 959 960 Devil Vine_1 ?Chapter 959: Chapter 960 Devil Vine_1 Chapter 959: Chapter 960 Devil Vine_1 After releasing the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, Song Jian didnt even glance at the effects before he directly entered the Shattered Divine Realm. Just as his figure vanished, a surging wave of energy passed right through where he had just been standing; A massive sword wound appeared on the surface of the corrupted demonic ancient tree, nearly splitting its body in two. This strike caused over three hundred thousand damage to the corrupted ancient tree, but it did not trigger a tenfold critical hit, failing to finish it off instantly; This, this feelingits too painful! Song Jian lay weakly on a patch of grass, completely drained, unable even to move a finger; Not only had his Vitality Points been depleted, but his Mental Strength and Sword Qi Value were also exhausted. Song Jian felt as if he had been hollowed out, stuck in a state of weakness that was locked in place, and he had to endure it for five minutes; At that moment, Song Jian was immensely grateful for possessing the Shattered Divine Realm. Although he had already entered it, there was still a faint connection with the outside world. He could sense the impact energy that had nearly killed him a moment ago. This energys power was by no means inferior to a full-force release of his Sword Qi, and in terms of range and impact, it was much stronger. In terms of cutting and sharpness, his Sword Qi might only be slightly better; This skill should only be used to finish off an enemy, not to start a fight! Song Jian ruefully summarized his experience with trying the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash; Five minutes felt like a more torturous ordeal than a slow execution to Song Jian. Every cell in his body was frantically signaling him to replenish nutrients, but he was powerless to do anything; This torture was the ultimate test of his willpower. If he had been a person of slightly weaker will, he might have thought about how to commit suicide and escape this suffering. But in his current state, even the thought of suicide was a luxury; Five minutes seemed to drag on for an eternity, but thankfully, everything has an end. After five minutes, Song Jians Vitality Points, Spirit Points, and Sword Qi Value began to slowly recover. Strength refilled his body once again, like clear water flowing into a dry riverbed, making him feel reborn; After half a minute more, Song Jian finally fully recovered. The moment he left the Shattered Divine Realm, he saw that the BOSSs Vitality Points had also recovered by ten or so thousand. The damage caused by the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash had been effectively halved; Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Thousand Swords Art! With a soft shout, Song Jian fiercely swung the Sky-breaking Sword forward. Sixty Spirit Swords traced crimson arcs through the air, flying towards the corrupted Devil Tree; Boom boom boom~ The power of the Thousand Swords Art was even greater than he had imagined. A series of critical hits floated up from the Devil Tree. Even without triggering the second stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, the sixty Spirit Swords still dealt over three hundred thousand damage to it; A vast red lotus enveloped the corrupted Devil Tree BOSS, and countless Sword Qi ablaze with flames continuously strangled it; It seems that Red Lotus Karma Fire has a strong restraining effect on it. The damage it inflicts is much greater than that on other BOSSes? Song Jian stroked his chin, watching the Devil Tree burn fiercely as if it were a giant torch, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face; Without even reaching the second stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, the corrupted Devil Tree was directly burned to ashes. It seemed that this corrupted demonic ancient tree had a negative resistance to fire; otherwise, it wouldnt have been reduced to this state by the fire so quickly; Among a pile of ashes, two items emitting a purple-red glow were particularly conspicuous amidst a heap of blue-green items. Song Jian rushed straight towards these two items because he saw one of them was actually a scroll, which seemed to be a Skill Book; Thousand Swords Art can finally be upgraded to level six! Song Jian secretly thrilled. If Thousand Swords Art reached level six, he estimated it could sustain the third stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Song Jian was eager to try the power of that hand in the third stage to see how strong it actually was; However, when Song Jian picked up the skill scroll radiating purple-red light, he immediately froze, his face showing a hesitant expression. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This scroll turned out to be a special general-purpose skill scroll with only one effect: it could raise the defense level of a players equipment by one tier; The equipment defense level means that cloth armor professions could wear leather armor, leather armor professions could wear chainmail, chainmail professions could wear plate armor, and plate armor professions were already at their highest, unable to improve further. If a plate armor professional acquired this skill scroll, their only option would be to sell it; But Song Jian was somewhat reluctant to part with such a special and rare universal skill, which was much more precious than a profession skill of the same tier. To use it up as a consumable to enhance the proficiency of Thousand Swords Art seemed like a waste of heavenly gifts; If I use it, Ill be able to wear chainmail Song Jian thought to himself. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to use the skill scroll for himself; A flash of purple-red light passed, and Song Jian didnt feel any different. In his inventory, he had an epic-grade chainmail chest piece that had been unwearable, but now he could put it on; Song Jian did not hesitate to switch to this chainmail. Not to mention other attributes, the defense and resistance alone surpassed two pieces of leather armor of the same quality. With a full set of such equipment, coupled with Song Jians fearsome attack power, he believed that even if he encountered a second-tier combatant, Song Jian would have the confidence to engage in a fight; The other epic-grade item was not equipment either, but a fist-sized dark red seed named Devil Vine. Its effect was to allow a wood-type battle pet to ascend one tier and gain an additional effect called Incidental Devil Vine; Incidental Devil Vine? Isnt that like a battle pet for a players battle pet? Song Jian looked at the attributes of the Devil Vine and couldnt help but smile; the Incidental Devil Vine could only attach to wood-type battle pets. If the wood-type battle pet died, then the Devil Vine would also perish, and even if the wood-type battle pet was resurrected later, the Incidental Devil Vine would not come back to life. Therefore, its primary use was to raise the tier of a wood-type battle pet; Although Song Jian didnt have a wood-type battle pet, in the Manor Castle, there was a bloodthirsty, sinister, toxic tree named Alex, which was actually the largest Guardian of the entire Manor Castle, much stronger than defensive structures like Arrow Towers and Catapults. Alex was already an Elite-Level BOSS, its root system so extensive that it spread throughout the underground of the Manor Castle; Previously, Alex could only guard one wall, but now, all the walls of the Manor Castle, which is also the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, were covered with Alexs robust root system, looking as if the walls were clad in a layer of hard armor; If the Devil Vine was used on it, Alex would become even more powerful, and hence the defensive strength of the Manor Castle, and thus the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, would also be significantly enhanced; PS: Thanks to Su Poman for the gift of 300 QiDian coins~ PS: Thanks to Book Friend 20200119155634890 for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 960 - 960 961 The Guardian Boss_1 ?Chapter 960: Chapter 961: The Guardian Boss_1 Chapter 960: Chapter 961: The Guardian Boss_1 ` Phew, only the final Overlord-class BOSS remains, which is also the most powerful BOSS in the entire dungeon. Song Jian followed the passage and looked ahead. The entire Abyssal Shadow dungeon was almost an exact replica of the Abyssal Hell, with lava and flowing magma rivers everywhere. Apart from Abyssal creatures, no other lifeforms could survive here. If a players fire resistance wasnt above sixty points, just standing here would cause continuous loss of Vitality; The last guardian BOSS of the Abyssal Shadow was located in the middle of a magma lake. From a distance, it appeared to be a human strolling on an island within a lava lake; In reality, this final BOSS had three forms: one human, one Elf, and the ultimate form, the Magic Dragon; S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In its human form, the BOSS was a Mage; in its Elf form, it was an Elf Swordsman, whereas the Magic Dragon form was the BOSSs ultimate form. It possessed formidable defenses and attacks. Song Jian thought that even the ancient Giant Dragon Clan couldnt possibly be a match for this Magic Dragon if it wasnt that its Vitality Points were permanently locked at 30%; In the real difficulty level of the dungeon, all BOSSs alert ranges had been significantly increased. Song Jian didnt dare get too close, only watching the BOSSs attributes from a distance; Hiss, it actually has two million and eight hundred thousand Vitality Points? Song Jian couldnt help but suck in a breath of cold air, looking at the long Vitality bar of the BOSS suddenly filled him with a sense of despair; It was too high; even with a forty-person team capable of withstanding the BOSSs attacks, they likely couldnt keep up their Spirit Points and mana till the end; Song Jian took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the Magma Lake. This was the last BOSS of the dungeon. If he gave up now, he would have to wait another seven days to attempt to clear this difficulty level of the dungeon, and therefore the territory expansion campaign would be pushed back another seven days; Song Jian had a vague feeling that a great danger was slowly approaching. Now, he must use every possible means to increase his strength. The best would be to clear it in one go. Even if he failed, as long as he could retreat in time to the Shattered Divine Realm, there wouldnt be any danger to his life. He struck first with Thousand Swords Art, pouring over a thousand points of Sword Qi Value into the Sky-breaking Sword all at once. The epic-level Sky-breaking Sword glowed with dazzling sword light. Even though Song Jian had not yet entered the final BOSSs alert range, this astonishing Sword Qi also attracted the BOSSs attention, and it looked towards Song Jian; Sixty Spirit Swords blazing with fierce Red Lotus Karma Fire tore through the skies, emitting sharp whistles as they flew towards the BOSS. Countless Spirit Swords hacked away, directly causing the BOSS to lose over two hundred thousand Vitality Points; Hum~ A dazzling white light appeared on the surface of the BOSSs body, which was a magical shield favored by magical classesa legendary skill much coveted by all mages. A fully leveled magic shield could even have defenses not inferior to plate armor, a life-saving defensive skill that all magical professions coveted. Most importantly, the magic shield consumed mana Points. As long as the magical classes still had mana, the magic shield would never shatter; For others, this was a very troublesome skill, but for Song Jian, it was virtually a BUG. How could a human Mage still be considered a Mage if it ran out of mana? If it had been another team where the damage output wasnt sufficient, they wouldnt be able to drain the BOSSs mana in one go. After a while, the BOSS would actively cancel the magic shield; But now, Song Jian didnt give the BOSS the chance to remove the magic shield voluntarily. A huge red lotus slowly bloomed. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was triggered, the BOSSs mana Points rapidly decreased at a visible speed, like a flood that had breached its levee. When the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation triggered its second tier and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared, nearly one hundred thousand mana Points of the BOSS were drained in an instant; A massive sword swung toward the BOSS, striking its neck. The blood-splattered sword inflicted a critical hit, chopping off the BOSSs head; The BOSSs head flew into mid-air, revealing a sinister smile to Song Jian before slowly fading away, dissolving into sparkling white lights and vanishing; Song Jian had never encountered such a situation before, but to have pushed the BOSS to its second phase so easily was a delightful surprise; The headless body of the BOSS didnt fall but stood for a moment, before its entire body dispersed and disappeared from sight. ` A grand voice echoed over the Magma Lake; This world is merely a stepping stone, the goal of Abyssal Hell is that real world! We are all but pitiful playthings Humans, fear, scream, death is your destiny, but I, the eighth Abyssal demon lord, am immortal! Boom~ A burst of black flames ignited out of nowhere as an Elf warrior clad in black tight-fitting chainmail appeared before Song Jian, his handsome face bearing a wicked smile; The BOSS raised the sword in his hand and pointed it at Song Jian with a smile, Human, you have no idea the greatness you are up against! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly, the hard difficulty levels gatekeeper BOSS usually didnt talk so much! At this moment, the cooldown time for the Thousand Swords Art had ended, but his Sword Qi Value couldnt be restored to maximum just yet. Song Jians figure flickered, and like lightning, he charged towards the BOSS; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! In an instant, Song Jian covered the distance of more than ten meters in less than a second, appearing before the BOSS and stabbing his Sky-breaking Sword toward the BOSSs chest; Clang~ A crisp collision sound rang out, and Song Jian immediately felt his Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill get interrupted; looking up, he saw that the Sky-breaking Sword had been parried; If the first sword did not hit the opponent, then the subsequent moves could not be executed; Not bad speed, but the damage is a bit low! The BOSS smiled slightly, his figure turned, and he swung his sword at Song Jian; It was within Song Jians expectations that the BOSS could parry the Mysterious Moonlight Sword; after all, in hard difficulty, the BOSS had already blocked it once. With even stronger power in the real difficulty, parrying was naturally within possibility. Song Jian only intended to rush forward quickly to get close to the BOSS. Seeing the BOSS swing his sword at him, Song Jian swung his sword to block, clashing fiercely with the BOSS; The BOSSs sword skills were slightly superior to Song Jians, but not to the extent of completely overpowering Song Jian. In terms of attributes, Song Jian was even stronger than the BOSS in Elf form. The two fought back and forth on the small island in the Magma Lake, exchanging blows more than a dozen times in an instant. Song Jian lost nearly two thousand Vitality Points, while the BOSS also lost five to six thousand of health; Comparatively speaking, Song Jian was at a slight disadvantage, after all, the BOSS still had over two million Vitality Points. A few thousand points for him were practically negligible, like being tickled, but for Song Jian, two thousand points of Vitality was already close to one-fifth of his total health; Hum~ The slender tip of the BOSSs sword suddenly burst into a dazzling ray of light; Song Jian narrowed his eyes and subconsciously executed the Soul Wander skill. As his body turned into a transparent soul state, his vision was instantly blinded by a dazzling sword glare. Song Jian could feel the BOSSs stabbing speed reaching an astonishing degree, capable of thrusting more than thirty swords in a second. Had he not activated Soul Wander, that strike could have instantly killed him! Chapter 961 - 961 962 Magic Dragon Form_1 ?Chapter 961: Chapter 962 Magic Dragon Form_1 Chapter 961: Chapter 962 Magic Dragon Form_1 Song Jian could feel the BOSSs thin sword constantly piercing his body, but it couldnt cause him any harm; nearly four seconds of immunity to damage made the BOSSs move completely ineffective; In fact, this move was similar to the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, but the Thrust Sword move performed by the BOSS didnt have the effect of knocking him into the air; however, the damage each strike caused was several times that of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, and even a melee armored warrior, if caught off guard, could be instantly killed by the BOSS; Song Jian quickly retreated, his Sword Qi already brimming; as he retreated, he swung forward, sending dozens of Spirit Swords rushing towards the BOSS, Karmic Fire Red Lotus rising, followed by a loud explosion, and above the BOSSs head, a series of damage points in the tens of thousands floated up; The last Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword violently slashed at the BOSS; this time, it did not trigger the previous beheading effect, it only caused nearly a hundred thousand points of damage to the BOSS; Seeing the hand that had been forming dissipate again, Song Jian felt a twinge of regret in his heart. It was such a pityif only the level of Thousand Swords Art was a bit higher; The BOSSs Vitality Points had dropped below two million, but for Song Jian, it was still a despairingly high number. The BOSS, enveloped in roaring flames, charged at Song Jian; During the sprint, the BOSSs body slightly shuddered and immediately blurred, and moments later, three identical BOSSes appeared in front of Song Jian; Sword Shadow Clone! Song Jian immediately used the clone skill as well, though he had one fewer clone than the BOSS; Thousand Swords Art! The clones, upon appearing, directly used the most powerful skill, dozens of Spirit Swords rushing towards the three identical BOSSes; the Spirit Swords were almost evenly distributed across each BOSS, and from the damage dealt, Song Jian immediately locked onto the BOSSs true body. He executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, his figure darting towards the BOSSs true body like lightning; The BOSSs clones did take damage, but for Song Jian, the damage from the clones was completely bearable. Enduring the clones attacks, Song Jian and the BOSSs true body were locked in combat, while the Sword Shadow Clones also targeted the true body and joined the attack; Hum~ Another dazzling light burst forth from the BOSSs long sword as Song Jians figure hastily retreated, but the clone swung its sword and charged at the BOSS; Swish swish swish~ Bright white lights sparkled in the air, crisscrossing like a spider web, enveloping the clone within, and moments later, the clone was chopped into seven or eight pieces and dissipated into a puff of black smoke; Song Jian could endure the BOSSs regular attack damage, but the skills power was too great and could easily kill him with his seven or eight thousand Vitality Points in an instant; hence, whenever the BOSS used a skill, Song Jian had to evade even faster; This is just the second phase. The third phases Magic Dragon almost exclusively uses wide-area attacks; you cant even dodge them, you just have to withstand them, Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, a pair of steel wings appeared behind him; Summoning the steel wings was not for speed but to enhance defense; moreover, at critical moments, the steel wings could also serve as shields to take the brunt of the damage. The Elf form of the BOSS dealt such high physical damage; Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The BOSSs Vitality Points were too high. If it was a BOSS on hard difficulty, two Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formations would have already taken it to the third phase, the Magic Dragon form; but now, the Elf form of the BOSS was still energetic, forcing Song Jian into a continuous retreat; Song Jians Vitality Points kept decreasing. Even with regular attacks, Song Jian found it extremely difficult to cope. The adversarys sword skill was too strongif it wasnt for Song Jian exchanging blow for blow, he probably wouldnt have been able to inflict any effective damage on the BOSS; Gulp gulp~ Another Advanced Healing Potion was poured into the air; now as soon as the cooldown was up, Song Jian would take it without hesitation. Furthermore, there were other recovery items with different cooldowns from the potion, all of which were being rapidly consumed. Boom! The bosss fine sword once again clashed with Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword, a great force sent Song Jian retreating three to four meters. The moment the cooldown for Thousand Swords Art was up, Song Jian didnt even think before swinging his sword down to chop; An overwhelming burst of Sword Qi surged out, more than a thousand Sword Qi Points once again depleted entirely; however, Song Jian faintly felt that every time he used up the Sword Qi, its recovery rate seemed to increase slightly. This change was too subtle to easily notice, but after many times, the accumulation made Song Jian aware of some abnormalities. Sixty Spirit Swords slashed towards the boss. Even the boss couldnt help but frown at this sight; it was an insolvable attack. If these Spirit Swords had real sword bodies, the boss could definitely deflect them one by one with sword skill, but these Spirit Swords were formed from Sword Qi, utterly impervious to defense, leaving no choice but to endure the brutal onslaught. Boom boom boom~ Every Spirit Sword that struck the boss erupted in a violent explosion, creating bursts of flames on the bosss body, the intense impact preventing the boss from continuing its assault! Soon after, a massive red lotus bloomed slowly. When it reached full bloom, it was the Sword Formations most powerful moment, and a damage figure exceeding a hundred thousand floated up slowly from above the bosss head. Then, the fully bloomed lotus, like one withering, began to close slowly, as if nurturing a seed within. A Red Lotus Sword shining with sword light started to emerge slowly in the air; The boss let out an annoyed roar, pulling its cape behind itself, and suddenly transformed into a shroud of black mist, enveloping its entire body; Seeing this scene, Song Jians lips curled up slightly. This was the bosss only defensive move in its Elf formthe cape turned black mist, granting immunity to physical attacks. However, correspondingly, damage from other attributes was increased by 300%. One must know that although the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword was condensed from Sword Qi, because of the mutation in the Thousand Swords Art, it now possessed fire attribute damage. Not only did the bosss move fail to immunize against the damage from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, it actually made the damage triple; During the hard difficulty, Song Jian had already witnessed this move. He hadnt expected that in the real difficulty, this boss would still use this move to fend off the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword! Let me add a little something to this! Song Jian chuckled with a hee-hee, and his Vertical eye opened on his forehead. A dazzling beam of light burst forth, shooting towards the rolling black mist; The enhanced Vertical eyes gaze of death was true damage, inflicting five hundred points of true damage every second, which, upon striking the black mist, instantly triggered a triple critical hit, five damage numbers, each over one thousand five hundred points, floated up above the bosss head. A painful roar from the boss echoed from within the black mist, and just at that moment, a sword light like a white silk ribbon fell from the sky. In an instant, it seemed as if the entire space was cleaved in two by this sword; Boom! With a loud noise, the boss was directly sliced out of the black mist by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, and a damage figure of over six hundred thousand floated up from its head, its Vitality Points plummeting by more than half; PS: Thanks to Chen Chen Hahaha for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1 - 1: Entering the Game 1 Chapter 1: Entering the Game Translator: 549690339 Dear sir, first of all, please accept my sincere wishes. Would you mind taking a moment to look at this makeup product in my hand? Its the latest development from our company, a moisturizer that removes blemishes and whitens and nourishes the skin. Its a result of 81 processes finely crafted. You deserve to have it. This is a brochure for your reference. Scram! Ah, okay! Song Jian picked up the brochure that the man had thrown on the ground, shook it twice, and emotionlessly headed towards the next pedestrian. Having worked in sales for over a month after graduation, he hadnt made much money. The only thing he had gained was a thicker skin. Dear lady, first of all, please accept my sincere wishes. This is our company Song Jian started his pitch with a polite smile on his face, In the endless stream of people, he moved onto the next passerby. At this moment, a guy with a patch of green hair in his forehead, looked at Song Jian who was working hard distributing flyers, sneered, quietly walked over and tapped him on the shoulder saying, Hey, Jian, havent you finished yet? Song Jian turned his head to see it was a colleague of his named Zhao Yu. They both joined the company at the same time, both were newcomers; on the surface, their relationship was pretty decent. Song Jian glanced at the empty-handed Zhao Yu, raised his eyebrows, and surprisingly asked, Have you finished distributing all your flyers? When they first joined the company, their task as newcomers was to distribute flyers, at least three thousand per day. It had only been half an hour, and Zhao Yu had astonishingly finished distributing all his flyers, which surprised Song Jian; Zhao Yu casually brushed his fringe and said casually, I just ran into a rag-picker who insisted on helping me distribute the flyers. I had no choice but to give all the flyers to him. He even gave me five yuan. Song Jian: Your approach really leaves me speechless. The flyer distribution was actually a way of gathering potential customers. As hard as it was, many times opportunities were won in such a way. However, after spending over a month together, Song Jian noticed that Zhao Yu came from a wealthy family and only came to work when he was bored. He wasnt very proactive at work, spent money lavishly and liked going to expensive places. Alright Jian, you can continue distributing here. Im going to check out the companys cosmetics booth over there. I heard the company hired many dancing girls today and those long legs lined up together are quite a sight! Zhao Yu licked his lips, swallowing a little, and looked eager to leave. Watching Zhao Yu walk away, Song Jian shook his head lightly. Poor kids have to grow up early, children without umbrellas should run harder in the rain. Song Jian dared not be as casual as Zhao Yu. On each of the three thousand flyers, his contact information was written by hand. Each flyer represented a glimmer of hope for him. After standing still for a moment, Song Jian suddenly turned around and headed in the direction of the companys product booth. Where to distribute the flyers doesnt matter, right? Besides, he can also appreciate I mean, learn more about the companys products at the booth, right? After all, there are lots of new products on display there. Just as he crossed a street and turned a corner, a sleazy-looking old man suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian: Young man, interested in some disks? Disks? What disks? Song Jian immediately frowned. Maintaining a stern face, his eyes filled with contempt, he looked at the old man and thought to himself: What era is it? Selling CDs? Can you even sell any? The internet is full of resources, just my phone alone has several tens of GB of study materials Which eye of yours saw that I need this? I am not that kind of person you imagined! Song Jian rejected determinedly, with dignity in his face, holding a stack of brochures and continued to walk straight ahead. The sounds of energetic music and dancing started to come from the front. If he didnt hurry up, he would missthe new company products. Young man, this is a mobile game developed by our Sky Domain Game Company, Doomsday City. Do you want to try it out? The activation is free now and we are also offering a newbie gift package The sleazy old man was persistent and followed along Song Jian. Mo, mobile game? Song Jian was stunned for a moment, his face turned slightly red. Yes, a mobile game. Did you think it was A gleam flashed in the old mans eyes. Ha, I thought you were talking about a Frisbee for a child. Song Jian wiped off a bit of cold sweat. Oh, I see. the sleazy old man didnt probe further. He took out a USB cable and a flash disk, and said. Our game client is our companys latest design. The biggest selling point of it is that you get a flash disk for playing the game. If you install our game, we will give you this 1024GB flash disk. Its a great deal! 1024GB Song Jian stopped, intrigued. A flash disk of such capacity was certainly very tempting. He nodded slightly and reservedly said, Whether you are giving away a flash disk doesnt really matter. The key is that I like playing mobile games. Does this game app download and install quickly? I have other important things to do. Dont worry! Its our companys latest invention, the download and install speed is super-fast, it only takes a few seconds. The sleazy old man handed over the data cable and flash disk. Well, you know Song Jian hesitated and looked at the sleazy old man. The old mans whole demeanor just screamed untrustworthy. If it were a pretty and cute girl, Song Jian would take it without a second thought. But it was just hard to trust this old man in front of him. I paid 3,000 yuan for this domestically made phone. If it got a virus and was damaged, Id be heartbroken! Song Jian thought to himself. His face showing a hesitant look, he asked, This is not a mobile virus, is it? Of course not! Were a serious company! This is a legitimate flash drive, a legitimate mobile game! The sleazy old man seemed to feel offended. He adjusted his tie and argued, Its an insult to me personally when you say that. Its an insult to our company. Its an insult to the whole mobile game industry. Its an insult to. Alright, alright. Is it okay if I just plug it in? Song Jian snatched the data cable and flash disk, took out his phone and began to connect them. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hey, this data cable matches my phone perfectly. So, is this cable also a giveaway? It should be a set with the flash disk, right Song Jian connected his phone, looked up, and the sleazy old man was nowhere to be found. Song Jians face changed, he had a sinking feeling. He quickly picked up his phone to check and as expected, the screen was black. I shouldnt have trusted you, you sneaky old man Song Jian felt like crying but had no tears. He aggressively pulled out the data cable and flash disk, threw them on the ground, and stomped on them a few times. With his phone infected by a virus, Song Jian was no longer in the mood to watch the dancing girls. He needed to have his phone fixed first. He ran to several phone repair places but none of them could revive his phone. The cost of replacing the parts was too high and Song Jian simply couldnt afford it. His phone wasnt fixed, but he still had to finish distributing the flyers. Finally, by dusk, Song Jian had finished passing out all three thousand of them. He returned to his rented room, dejected, threw himself on the bed without even closing the door, unmoving. Damn, old man, dont let me cross paths with you again. Next time I see you, youre dead meat! Song Jian gritted his teeth, hitting his pillow with intensity. At that moment, the cell phone lying on the table suddenly started playing the boot-up music, lighting up its screen. Huh, its self-starting? Song Jian bolted upright from the bed, grabbed his phone, and began checking it carefully. Thank goodness, my study materials on island life of several dozen gigabytes are still there, and all the applications are fine too. Song Jian breathed a long sigh of relief after confirming that his phone was not corrupted by a virus. Huh, why is there an extra client? This is Doomsday City game? Song Jian looked at the newfound icon on his phone with surprise. So this is that perverted old mans mobile game? Damn, it must be a virus, trying to scam me! Song Jian thought about the USB he had thrown away and couldnt help but feel regret. After being reformatted, the USB should have still been usable C he was too impulsive back then! Song Jian curled his lip, the game icon depicted a city that carried an apocalyptic style, though the color was dull, and it looked rough. The first impression it left was just as bad as most domestically produced sham mobile games, without any urge to open it at all. Song Jian tried to press and delete the icon but found that the game icon did not budge at all, there was no way to delete it. Powering off and restarting, running the mobile security guard, complete shredding, nothing could handle this game icon. It couldnt be deleted, heck, it couldnt even be moved C it was the most stubborn virus Song Jian had ever encountered. And you claimed it wasnt a virus! Song Jian couldnt help but curse, The company that developed this game deserves to be struck by lightning! Fuming, Song Jian felt like he was about to burst. He was about to throw his phone, but in the end, he couldnt bear to. Lifting his phone, he relented, looking at the games logo, Song Jian double-tapped on it. Come on, lets see how trash this virus game of yours is! If you have the guts, youd blow up my phone. This time, the game App responded promptly. The entire icon turned into a blood-red elliptical gate, instantly filling the entire screen. Streams of air coalesced into one another, forming a clockwise vortex. Eh, the startup special effect actually seems well-made? Song Jian stared at the central, rotating, blood-red gate, a trace of astonishment flickering in his eyes, Well, how about something even more exciting? Before he finished speaking, a skeletal hand suddenly stretched out from the vortex at the center of the screen, directly grabbing Song Jian by his collar. Song Jian had no time to react before he was dragged into the blood-red portal by the skeletal hand. His phone hung in the air for two seconds before falling onto the bed with a thud. The room was empty, as if nothing had happened. What the hell? Did I just travel through time? What the fuck is this? Let go of me! Song Jian only felt himself being yanked forward by the skeletal hand, unable to see anything in the engulfing darkness. His head was buzzing, as if something was being forcefully injected into it. Before long, Song Jians eyes rolled back in his head, and he fainted. In his semi-conscious state, Song Jian felt like he was having a strange dream. In his dream, he saw lines of golden text appearing before him like a waterfall Game activation, random world evolution starting Game matching link search Link successful, player consciousness lock Start character creation Character creation timed out Scanning players current status, creating a game character with a 100% match with the player Warning, under this status, the players game character may have certain effects on their physical bodies in reality, please choose carefully Choice timed out, default confirmation Game character creation Character creation successful Congratulations on your first entry into the game, you will receive a newbie gift pack that has been sent to your game package, please check it Start entering the game Buzz With a light sound, Song Jians consciousness gradually returned, his fingers began to tremble slightly, and a hoarse male laughter echoed in his ear. Welcome to Doomsday City Chapter 2 - 2: What the Hell is Thick-Skinned? 2 Chapter 2: What the Hell is Thick-Skinned? Translator: 549690339 Who am I? Where am I? What on earth has happened? Song Jian opened his eyes, his gaze settling on the dilapidated and unkempt room before him, a wave of perplexity washing over him. At that moment, he found himself sitting on a worn-out single-seater sofa bed. The room was heavy with a mouldy smell, and a thick layer of dust covered the nearby furniture and the floor. The four walls around him were splotchy and tired. Its original white paint now turned light yellow, with black and red traces streaking across them in places, their dried remnants looking ominously like bloodstains. The light filtering through the window was exceedingly dim, not unlike the scene just before a heavy downpour. In one corner of the ceiling hung a gigantic cobweb, its center claimed by a colossal spider the size of a washbasin. Unmoving. At its sight, Song Jian jerked back in fright, his body instinctively recoiling. He had never seen a spider this big before. There was a dull ache at the back of his head, just like the feeling after waking up from a hangover. Shaking his head slightly, Song Jian was convinced there was something wrong with his brain. Because, when he had looked at the spider on the ceiling, he had noticed a line of faint yellow text positioned right above its head. LV1 Mutant Spider Vitality: 78/78 Oh my god. Can someone tell me whats happening here? Song Jian shot up to his feet, wanting to get out of this room. This wasnt his rental place. Looking through the window, it seemed like he was in a high-rise apartment building. Just as he got off the sofa bed, a meditative mechanical voice echoed in his ears. Welcome to the game Doomsday City! Whos there? Song Jian took fright all over again, his body giving a sudden jerk as he looked around in panic. But he couldnt find a thing. I am your beginners guide in this game and will assist you on this extraordinary journey ahead! the mechanical voice replied. What are you exactly? I dont want to play any game! I am just a simple salesperson, I dont have the money for this. Song Jian shouted at the top of his lungs, Most importantly, I dont know how to play any games! Ive never played any! I havent even heard the name of games like Legendary, Miracle, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, or PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds! If you wish to leave this place and return to your world, you must complete the novice game tutorial first, the mechanical voice replied after a brief silence. , I can come back? So why wait? Lets get started. Whats my first step? Do I need to kill that spider? Song Jian pointed to the large spider in the corner of the ceiling. Spider: .. Man, youre quick to get into character, brother! A spider that big hanging around right over his head was terrifying. What if it decided to give him a bite when he was sound asleep? Damn it, is this a game or some kind of teleportation thing? Because everything seems so real right now. The system seemed a bit delayed, and no words came from it. Running his hand lightly across the bed, Song Jians fingers traced a path in the grey dust. The realistic feel of the bed beneath his fingertips was too convincing. It felt no different from reality. If it were not for that downright chilly system notification, Song Jian would have never believed that he was in some Doomsday City game. Step one, please open your character attribute panel first. Let me explain the role of the character attributes in this game, and things you need to pay attention to as you level up, the system voice finally responded. That should be easy! Open the character attribute panel! Song Jian shouted loudly. As someone who had never played an online game before, this operation seemed simple enough. Or maybe not. .. Nothing happened. System? Character attributes? Open the panel? Okay, tell me how to open the character attribute panel! Song Jian asked with a trace of embarrassment. You dont have to shout it out loud. Just think about it or silently read it in your mind. Everything in the game is transmitted via brain waves, which are ten thousand times more advanced than sound control! the system voice replied. Song Jian mentally recited character attributes. Just as expected, a semi-transparent light blue screen appeared before his eyes. A 3D model based on Song Jians body proportions emerged on the screen, with various attribute data about him listed below. Name: Song Jian Species: Human Gender: Male Age: Twenty-two Biology Level: Common Level 0 Attributes: (Average adult male attributes rate as 5) Strength: 4 points. Strength partially determines the power of close combat attacks and can enhance your carrying capacity. It also adds bonus damage to unarmed combat techniques. Agility: 3 points. Agility affects movement speed and initiative, and also affects your own dodge rate. It even adds a bonus to long-range physical attacks. Vitality: 4 points. Vitality determines your life energy and stamina, and also affects your resistance to hits and various abnormal states, as well as resistance to spell attacks. It also plays a certain role in regaining life energy and enduring stamina recovery speed. Intelligence: 3 points. Intelligence determines the power of spell attack damage while influencing your learning ability and receptive powers. But intelligence is not equal to IQ and EQ, so please dont mix up the two. Spirit: 5 points. Spirit determines the upper limit of your energy, while slightly affecting the power of skills. It has a significant effect on various status skills. Charisma: 7 points. Charisma is the combination of looks, temperament, and affinity. It determines others first intuitive perception of you. People with high charisma can quickly get along with strangers and affect others decisions through various means. It has a significant effect on alluring or summoning skills. Beneath these data, there are two horizontal bars. The top one is redotherwise referred to as the blood barwhich represents Song Jians vitality. Beneath it is the blue bar, or the mana bar, which represents his energy levels. Song Jian ignored the rest of the attributes, his eyes locked onto Charisma: 7 points. He nodded approvingly and said with an air of gravity: This data seems rather fair and objective. This indicates that my attractiveness exceeds that of most people, and even among the handsome ones, I am outstanding. Yes, this matches well with my actual situation! This will help me become the future king of sales. After the introduction to the character attribute panel, please open the skills panel! the mechanical voice continued. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian nodded slightly and opened the skills panel using the same method. Upon scanning through the skills panel, Song Jians face changed. What kind of shitty data is this? Is there any sense of fairness or impartiality? Is this all just nonsense? What the hell is thick-skinned? he cursed. In the light blue screen, the skills panel only had one skill, blandly hanging there in the first column. Thick-skinned (Passive), Level 1, Skill Effect: Increases your own defense by 5%, resistance by 3% and enhances your resistance to ridicule, allure, necrotoxin, paralysis, dizzying, and other adverse effects. Skill Clarification: As a salesperson, you can already have a certain immunity to insults, rejections, and mockery. In addition, your capability to resist hits has been improved, as well as resistance to adverse effects. Chapter 3 - 3: Searching for Initial Supplies 3 Chapter 3: Searching for Initial Supplies Translator: 549690339 Thick-skinned, is this the prerequisite skill for Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt? I have an MMP in my heart, I dont know if I should say it or not! Song Jian muttered, closing the skill bar, looking at the words thick-skinned and feeling a little nervous; Next, please open the inventory! The systems voice sounded unhurriedly; Mentally chanting, a sixteen-square-grid inventory appeared before his eyes, with a small blue package in the first square; Huh, weird, why is this squares border gold? Song Jian didnt notice the blue package at first, but looked at the last square instead; Of the sixteen squares in the inventory, the other fifteen squares had gray borders, while the last square had a golden border C very special; The initial inventory has sixteen squares, each capable of holding one type of item. Items of the same quality can be stacked, and items stored in the inventory do not take into account volume and weight! The system voice explained, sounding like a recording; Im asking, what is this gold square for? Song Jian continued to ask; Explore the remaining game content on your own in the game! The system replied; Song Jian: , do you know how cocky you are, Mr. Designer? With no other choice, Song Jian could only focus on the blue package in the first square; Soon, a line of red words appeared before Song Jians eyes; This newbie package can only be used when the player reaches level 1! What the heck, newbie packages should be usable when we enter the game, dont lie to me, Im not that inexperienced in games! Song Jian shouted, his face full of disbelief; Complete the newbie tutorial, and your level will reach 1. Then you can open the newbie package and receive a random gift! The system voice explained; Fine, go on, go on! Song Jian was helpless, this felt like a master being forced to go backto Novice Village; Next, you need to explore the entire room and acquire initial resources! The system voice said; Searching, I like that! Song Jian nodded, looking around the entire room; Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was a three-bedroom, two-living room house. Song Jian had just stepped out of one of the bedrooms and was now standing in its living room. After glancing around the living room which resembled an ordinary familys, he noticed simple decorations, a cloth sofa set, a TV cabinet, a 50-inch curved LCD TV hanging on the wall, and a chandelier above him; A closer look at the furniture in the living room revealed its valuable craftsmanship, but it was in complete disrepair. The lake surface LCD TV even had a large hole in it, and the cloth sofa had been scratched by something and was full of claw marks, revealing the stuffing inside; All the furniture surfaces were covered in a layer of dust, suggesting that the house hadnt been lived in for several years; Do you want me to search for junk in this junked-up room? Song Jian looked around and couldnt help but complain; The room was so old and run-down that it seemed as if it had been robbed, or rather, abandoned for decades after the robbery. He couldnt imagine what he could find in a place like this; However, reality slapped Song Jian hard in the face. Just a casual pull of the drawer under the TV cabinet revealed a shimmering white object to his eyes; Upon closer inspection, Song Jians face changed, and he backed away two steps, looking frightened; How can there be a handgun in here? Song Jian shouted; All around them was silence, not a single sound. Song Jian mentally activated his personal attributes, and a semi-transparent window appeared before him. Seeing the window, Song Jian finally patted his chest, his after-fear evident, and muttered: Its just a game, its just a game! The game was too realistic, always causing Song Jian to forget that he was in a game. When he saw the cold weapon in the drawer, his first reaction wasnt joy, but fear; Raised during peaceful times, experiencing firearms for the first time, children would always feel a heart-pounding horror when faced with this sort of easily life-taking plaything; In his memory, besides the police, only those bad guys would have such toys. Song Jian took a deep breath, tightly gripping the cold, metallic glowing handgun in the drawer and lifting it out; Its so heavy! Song Jian frowned, his first impression of the handgun. Despite its small size, he couldnt lift it with one hand and had to use both to hold it firmly and aim it correctly; The moment Song Jian touched the handgun, the initially floating personal attribute window suddenly disappeared, replaced by an item attribute window; A 3D model of the handgun was exquisitely displayed in the center of the screen with empty slots on the front, top, and bottom, as well as rows of attribute descriptions on the side; Equipment name: P18C Fully Automatic Handgun Rarity: White Attack power: Ranged damage 6-13, Attachable devices: Scope attachment, pistol front attachment, pistol magazine attachment Optimal range (able to inflict maximum attack power of 13 points): 18 meters Effective range (able to inflict at least minimal damage to an enemy): 65 meters Weight: 1.2 kg Total gun length: 186 mm Magazine capacity: 7 rounds (currently loaded with 5 rounds) Equipment usage requirements: Strength must be at least 5 points, Stamina must be at least 4 points Can it be taken out of the game: No Combat points of the equipment: 5 Equipment description: Small and powerful, this equipment can switch between semi-automatic and automatic firing modes. Take note, this equipment has a high rate of firewhen set to automatic, it can empty an entire magazine of regular ammunition within a second; It actually requires a strength of 5 points or more, no wonder I cant lift it with one hand. Song Jian thought to himself; it seems that even if players dont meet the equipment requirements, they can still pick up items in this game. However, the actual effect of using it would only be known to god. Beneath the item attribute description was a red system reminder; System: This item requires a strength of 5 points or more for efficient use. If strength is not met, there is a high probability of usage difficulty. If stamina is not met, using this item may cause significant self-injury; Song Jians face turned ugly. His strength attribute was too lousy, making it impossible to smoothly use even a handgun. He couldnt lift it with one hand and needed both hands to use it; Based on the systems suggestion, if the equipment requirements arent met and the strength attribute doesnt reach 5 points, its likely challenging to aim and hit distant objects, as the accuracy simply cannot be guaranteed. He opened the magazine and found five bullets. Song Jian didnt know what they could do, but after reinserting the magazine, he placed the handgun in his inventory and continued searching for other supplies. Chapter 4 - 4: Understanding Skills 4 Chapter 4: Understanding Skills Translator: 549690339 In the three-bedroom flat of around one hundred and thirty square meters which wasnt too large, Song Jian finished searching in just a few minutes, looking through all possible places to stash supplies. Song Jian took all the items he found to the living room, the same room where he first found the gun. Three bottles of mineral water, two packets of compressed dry food, a gun magazine extension, nine bullets, a bottle of Baijiu preferred for its white attributes, a sip of which can boost energy recovery by 50% As Song Jian looked at these items on the coffee table, he fell into deep thought, wondering what kind of game this was. Congratulations, you have collected all initial resources, mission complete! a robotic voice echoed in Song Jians ear. Final mission for beginners: Kill the mutant spider to complete the entire tutorial! As I thought, I do have to kill that spider. I knew it, this plot is so predictable! Song Jian grumbled while stuffing all the items he found into the storage bar. He first mounted the gun magazine extension onto one of the slots of the P18C pistol. The pistol could accommodate three additional devices in total. Apart from the magazine extension, there should be a scope and a silencer that could be mounted, but at the moment, Song Jian had only found the magazine extension. After loading the nine bullets he found, Song Jian took a deep breath and gripped the one weapon he possessed. If you are confident in your abilities, you can increase the game difficulty, the current game difficulty is Easy, do you want to increase the difficulty to Normal? the robotic voice suddenly suggested. Game difficulty, increase game difficulty? Song Jian faltered for a moment, then he snorted and muttered to himself, Do you think Im an idiot? Why would I make this harder for myself? Clutching the weighty firearm, Song Jian headed towards the bedroom. Just as he stepped into the bedroom, the systems voice sounded, Player did not make a decision within the stipulated time, system defaulting option, difficulty level of this instance will be increased to Normal. Song Jian shuddered and quickly replied, I was wrong, really, I was wrong! This game design is really amazing, the graphics are first-rate, the plot is also first-rate, even the system prompts are so user-friendly. I really like this game a lot. Would it be possible to Difficulty level increase will commence in ten seconds, ten, nine, eight Friendly reminder: It is recommended to complete the tutorial before increasing the difficulty. Otherwise, the players chance of dying will increase by 35%, five, four, After hearing the cold, impersonal voice of the system, Song Jian darted into the bedroom, holding the gun with both hands, and pulled the trigger at the face-sized mutant spider. Bang~ Severe pain shot through Song Jians wrist. The firing recoil of the pistol was larger than he expected and beyond the control of someone whose strength attribute was only a four. The bullet went directly into the body of the mutant spider and exploded a light green fluid due to his close proximity. Even though the strength attribute did have a significant influence on accuracy, missing at such a short distance was almost impossible. The mutant spider, seemingly having just woken up, had a yellow bar above its head which instantly turned blood red, radiating a faint light. Squeak~ With a shrill cry, the mutant spider looked at Song Jian. A pair of compound eyes flashed a strange light as it spewed a putrid liquid from its mouth. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn, shouldnt spiders be spewing silk instead of saliva? Song Jian was taken aback. He quickly leapt aside to evade, and the nasty liquid hit the wall behind Song Jian, immediately letting out a sizzling sound. When he turned around, the necrotic black area on the wall that was hit by the puss kept crumbling, soon resulting in a deep, fist-sized pit. This is so toxic! Song Jian was incredibly shaken. If a rank one monster is already this insane, the higher level monsters must be able to kill him in one strike. Game difficulty enhancement is complete. Current difficulty level is Normal. All monsters will initiate attacks and players will receive a slight increase in the odds of obtaining treasure. The difficulty level will revert after the tutorial is completed. Have fun playing! the system announcement sounded. From outside the window, suddenly came the sounds of mournful wolf-like howling, seeming as though all the monsters had suddenly gone berserk. Song Jians mouth was bitter, but he wasnt able to pay attention to it. First, he needed to kill the mutant spider at present. Bang, Bang, Bang~ With thirteen bullets remaining in his gun, Song Jian rapidly pulled the trigger, thereby firing off four bullets almost simultaneously from his gun barrel. Fortunately, the distance was close. Not one of the bullets missed, all of them hitting the body of the mutant spider. After firing those four bullets, Song Jian felt as if his right arm was about to break from the pain. His hand holding the gun trembled violently, feeling like his heart was about to burst out of his chest the next moment. A mournful cry came out from the mutant spider as it fell from the spider webs, twitched a few times, and then no longer moved. Song Jian flopped down on the floor, trembling slightly, as he threw the gun to one side somewhat in disbelief of what just happened. II actually fired a gun! Song Jian said to himself. Up until just now, Song Jian had only seen firearms in games and movies. He had never even held one, let alone fired one. Right at this moment, a blinking red dot appeared before Song Jians eyes. When he focused on it, a semi-transparent screen appeared before him, detailing the battle statistics like a waterfall. Begin battle replay Your normal shot dealt 19 physical damage to the mutant spider, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Mutant spider deployed its skill [Venom Spray] on you. Your nimble dodge resulted in no damage! Your normal shot dealt 16 physical damage to the mutant spider, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Your normal shot dealt 11 physical damage to the mutant spider, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Your normal shot dealt 13 physical damage to the mutant spider, triggering a weak effect, gaining 100% threat. The mutant spider is now targeting you! Your normal shot dealt 45 physical damage to the mutant spider (resulting in a critical strike due to the weak effect), reducing the mutant spiders health to zero! The mutant spider is dead! System: You have killed the mutant spider, gaining 100 Experience Points and advancing to lvl 1. System: You have dealt effective damage to the mutant spider three times or more, learning skill: [Firearms (handgun) (basic)]. System: You have completed the tutorial, and may now leave the safe house and explore the city. Enjoy the game! Chapter 5 - 5: It Can Actually Move 5 Chapter 5: It Can Actually Move Translator: 549690339 The large mutant spider flipped over, its legs twitched a few times, and then there was no movement. Beside the mutant spider lay a bronze ring, radiating a dazzling white light. This ring looked like a simple bronze band with no embellishments. Song Jian walked over and picked it up. As his gaze fell on the ring, its properties automatically appeared before Song Jians eyes. Ring of Strength (White): Equipment Effect, Strength +1, level requirement for equipping, level 1, Can it be taken out of the game: No Although the ring only increased his Strength property by a small amount, it was better than nothing. Moreover, once equipped, Song Jian could meet the equipment requirements of the handgun and put it in his equipment bar. Killing the mutated spider, completing the novice tutorial, and leveling up along the way was quite smooth. But what puzzled Song Jian was that although his level had gone up, his attributes didnt increase at all, instead, he only gained a skill point. Carelessly, he added this skill point to his [Firearms (Handguns) (Basic) skill]. The passive skill had gone from level one to level two. Originally, it only increased handgun range damage by 5%. After adding a skill point, the effect had become Damage increased by 10%. [Firearms (Handguns) (Basic)], Passive skill, Level 2, Increases the damage of handgun weapons by 10% As for the initial skill Thick Skin, Song Jian had selectively forgotten about it. After putting on the Ring of Strength, instantly a warm current spread throughout his body. He felt as though his strength had increased somewhat. The P18C handgun he was holding also seemed somewhat lighter. It was miraculous. This gear is really useful. Oh right, I also have a newbie gift pack. Song Jian thought to himself. Opening his bag, the newbie gift pack, which was originally sealed in the first slot, could now be opened. After staring at the newbie gift pack for three seconds, two options appeared on the pack, Open and Destroy. Seeing the Open option and opening it, the gift pack shone brightly and disappeared. In its place were three items: a Zombie Town Map, 100 rounds of 0.23mm generic handgun bullets, and a white-quality Tiger Fang Dagger. Song Jian first opened the map and began to examine it closely; This map looked a bit old with some signs of tearing on the edges. Clearly, it was a small piece torn from a larger map, and this small piece was the map of the city where Song Jian was currently located. The pre-apocalypse name of this city was no longer known, and on the map, this city has been renamed Zombie City. Song Jian first located his own position on the map, represented by a small blue triangle in the southeast corner of a residential complex known as the New Garden Residential Area. Heading north from the residential area is a commercial street, and behind the residential area is a leisure square called Camel Square. Southern of the Camel Square again, theres a vast residential area. After crossing this residential area, there is a city loop highway. Crossing the highway, the citys edge is reached. Further beyond that the portion has been torn off, clearly beyond the scope of the city. After taking a closer look at the map and remembering the nearby locations, Song Jian put the map away. The handgun bullets are identical to the ones he found in the room. But he was particularly fascinated by the Tiger Fang Dagger. This dagger has a blade length of 16.5 cm. The blade surface is smooth and tapers up to form a point, a traditional spear-shaped blade wielding great penetration power. With a thick spine accompanied by a row of serrated ridges like tigers teeth, the thin blade flashed with a chilling light. Holding it up to examine carefully, a chill emanated from the dagger, causing Song Jian to sneeze involuntarily; Hey, this is a good thing. If I could take it out and show it to Song Yu, hed be drooling for sure. Song Jian chuckled and equip the dagger in his equipment bar. Its a shame really, this dagger cant be taken out of the game, so theres no way to show off in front of Song Yu. Even though he had obtained this dagger, Song Jian was clear in his heart that the chance of using this dagger was very small. He didnt have the courage to stand face to face with the monsters in this game, using the dagger to fight. Courage isnt something that Leona could give him; After resting for a while, Song Jian, with his gun in hand, walked towards the living room door. There was nothing left in this room to search for, so to continue playing, he had to leave this safe house and search the city; Pushing open the heavy security door, Song Jian smelled a strong stench of blood. After hesitating for a moment, he still stepped out of the room. With a click, a crisp sound was heard from behind; Song Jian felt a chill, suddenly remembering something unpleasant. Damn it, I didnt find the keys to this room when I searched. Now the door is closed, and if I run into danger, wouldnt I lose my hiding place Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clang, Clang~ Struggling to push the security door, Song Jian was near tears. It wouldnt open. Warm Reminder. You have completed the novice mission. You can choose to leave the game after twelve hours in the game. Before leaving the game, please choose a relatively safe place. Otherwise, when you log in again after logging out, you may be in danger. If your game character dies, your physical body in the real world will also be eliminated! A cold mechanical voice suddenly rang in Song Jians ear, startling him. Looking at the tightly shut door, Song Jian was helpless: Why didnt you say that sooner! The elevator in the building was already broken, and all the doors of the rooms were closed. With Song Jians current strength, he probably couldnt break in at all. Now, all he could do was leave the building. Pushing open the door to the stairwell on this floor, a strong smell of blood rushed towards him, accompanied by a rotten smell of corpses, which made Song Jian frown. Walking down the dim staircase, he had just descended two stories when Song Jian suddenly froze, stopping in his tracks. On the staircase one floor down, about five or six steps away from him, lay a ragged corpse. Judging by its appearance, this corpse must have already been dead for quite a while. Its cheeks were exposed to the bone, and an arm seemed to have been eaten away. Bare-chested with bite marks all over its body, its innards were scattered all over, spreading a foul odor; At the same time Song Jian saw this body, it also started to move, shaky and trying to struggle to its feet. After half a day of effort without success, it had to lay flat on its four limbs, slowly crawling towards Song Jian; The moment the body started to move, a line of blood-red text emerged above its head; LV1 Mutated Zombie (Weakened during the day) Vitality: 56/112 Damn it, it really is a zombie, it can move! Sweat drenched Song Jians body as he lifted his gun and repeatedly pulled the trigger. There were nine bullets left in the gun, and Song Jian fired them all, the mutated zombies body spraying out gouts of unidentified liquid as its Vitality Points were rapidly reduced to zero. After the mutated zombie died, its body rapidly decomposed, as if a transparent flame was burning on its body, soon turning it into a pile of black ash. Around the pile of ash, four items radiating light appeared, three of which were glowing gray and one was glowing white. Eh, the item drop rate in this game is pretty high, haha! Song Jians eyes lit up as he picked up the four items. Chapter 6 - 6: Is This Your Relative? 6 Chapter 6: Is This Your Relative? Translator: 549690339 Only after Song Jian picked up all four items did he realize that the dropped items werent as good as hed imagined; Zombie leather, zombie tusks, zombie meat, what the hell are these crap? Song Jian, with a disgusted look on his face, glanced at the three items emitting a grayish glow in his hands, and almost threw them away on the spot. Zombie Leather (Gray), Material, can be used to craft equipment, use requirement: possesses armor-making skill; Zombie Tusk (Gray), Material, can be used to concoct potions, use requirement: possesses potions-making skill; Zombie Meat (Gray), Material, can be used for cooking, use requirement: possesses cooking skill; After thinking for a while and suppressing his revulsion, he put the three items into his inventory. Song Jians attention then fell on the very last item emitting a white glow. Puppet Card (Zombie): Can summon a Level 1 zombie as a puppet. The puppet cannot be leveled up, it dies when its hit points drops to zero, and it cannot be summoned again after death! Puppet? Zombie? One-time usage item? Whats this crap? Song Jian held the card between two fingers, his lips curled down in dissatisfaction; The fighting ability of the zombie hed just killed was simply too pathetic, Song Jian didnt even consider it worth his time; Looking back, he had been a bit nervous earlier, firing all the bullets in his gun at the first sight of the monster, Even though he managed to kill it, he probably wasted more than three bullets in the process. Such a weak zombie would theoretically only require three to five bullets to kill, but Song Jian had emptied all nine bullets in his gun. If he hadnt run out of bullets, he would probably have wasted even more. Of course, this was understandable. The game was designed to be incredibly realistic, making it easy to forget that it was just a game after all. With the card in his hand, Song Jian thought it was useless to keep it as it was; it would be better to summon it as a meat shield. He focused his eyes on the card, and soon, two options appeared on it C Use and Destroy. After staring at the Use option for a moment, the card in his hand started to heat up, becoming too hot to hold. Song Jian casually tossed the card aside. The next second, as it hit the ground, it disappeared, and a stinky zombie, similar to the one he had just killed, materialized next to him. Eww~ The moment the puppet zombie appeared, Song Jians face turned green. The stench was so bad it almost made him vomit his gallbladder out. The zombie monster he fought earlier had at least three or four meters distance between them. It stank, but it was bearable. However, this summoned puppet zombie appeared right next to Song Jian, the smell was something only those whove experienced it would understandit was horrendously repulsive. Get the hell away from me! Song Jian attempted to kick the zombie away. He lifted his foot, hesitated, then put it back down. He remembered the pus that squirted out when the bullets pierced the zombies flesh. If his kick landed, it wouldnt be much different from stepping into a pile of poop. Just when Song Jian was being hesitant, the puppet zombie surprisingly crawled a few rounds forward; Huh, its actually obedient! Song Jians eyes lit up; Stand up, walk a few steps forward! Song Jian ordered. Indeed, the puppet zombie stood up and took a few steps forward. It seemed like Song Jian got himself a new toy, and he was having a blast. Lift your leg~ Put it down~ Left hand six, right hand six~ Draw a circle with your left leg, then draw another circle with your right. Jump, jump, jump~ With a thud, the puppet zombie tumbled to the ground, with a damage number of -2 floating above its head. Song Jian paused, unable to resist checking the attributes of this puppet zombie. Song Jians puppet zombie (Weakened during the day), Attack: 3-6 (halved), Defense: 1-2 (halved), Health: 54/112 (halved), Movement Speed: 3 (halved); Skills: Bite, inflicts 5 points of damage to the target and causes an additional 3 points of damage per second for 5 seconds. Also, it has a chance of inflicting the Zombie Poison effect on the target; Zombie Poison: Reduces health by 2 points per second, upon death, the victim turns into a zombie. What a piece of junk, way too weak. Song Jian skimmed through the puppet zombies stats, huffed, and expressed. He thought, how could it be taking damage from falling but serve as a tank? However, it occurred to him that the zombie was currently in a weakened state during the day. Perhaps it would recover at night, and if all attributes doubled, it would be slightly stronger than the giant spider in the room. Move ahead, scout the area! Song Jian commanded. The puppet zombie sluggishly marched forward with Song Jian following from a safe distance, holding his nose as they moved towards the other rooms on the floor. This building was a skyscraper with thirty-one floors. The room Song Jian had appeared in was on the twenty-sixth floor. Going downstairs, he searched each floor thoroughly. However, not until he reached the ninth floor did he find a room with a door that could be opened. During the search, Song Jian heard unusual sounds and low growls from several rooms, suggesting zombies were lurking inside. Song Jians pistol initially could only hold seven bullets, but with the expanded clip, it could hold fourteen. If he was careful, he could deal with two to three zombies at a time. Plus, a puppet zombie at the front could act as a shield. As long as Song Jian didnt do anything rash, he should be safe for now. Coming out of the staircase and turning a corner, Song Jians eyes lit up. This floor was home to four households. Three of their doors were fastened tightly, except one. It was ajar, and underneath it lay a female body. Keep moving. Head for that room! Song Jian ordered. The puppet zombie moved slowly towards the half-opened door. As soon as it neared, the motionless female body on the ground suddenly twitched and rose. Her face twisted into a menacing expression as she growled at the puppet zombie. Take her down! Song Jian shouted, simultaneously raising his gun to aim at the female zombie. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Roar~ Roar~ Both zombies stood face to face, opening their mouths and growling at each other. Take her down, whats the matter? Is she your relative? Are you guys having a chat now? Song Jian yelled. Thump, thump, thump~ The zombies began to attack each other with hands and mouths. It wasnt long before a sickening smell saturated the hallway. Puke, puke~ this stench cant be topped! Song Jian almost retched, desperately suppressing his nausea. He took aim at the female zombie and fired. Bang~ A gunshot echoed, the female zombies head jerked back, and a thick green liquid sprayed from her brains. A blood-red damage number, 48, floated above her. Just as Song Jian was preparing to take another shot, the puppet zombie launched a bite at the female zombies neck. A scream pierced the air and the female zombie collapsed, her body disintegrating into black ash. Was that a critical hit just now? Song Jian seemed a bit slow on the uptake, looking at the ash on the floor and muttering to himself. Chapter 7 - 7: Taking advantage of a bargain (Added for book friend 20170228185327273) 7 Chapter 7: Taking advantage of a bargain (Added for book friend 20170228185327273) Translator: 549690339 Song Jian opened the battle playback information; You used a handgun to attack, hitting the weak point (head) of the mutant zombie, and inflicted 48 points of physical damage (critical hit) on the target! Your puppet zombie used the skill bite, causing 5 points of damage, and the mutant zombies vitality was presently zero! The mutant zombie is dead! System: You killed the mutant zombie and earned 110 experience points. System: You used a handgun to effectively damage the mutant zombie. Your skill proficiency in [Gunpowder Weapon (Handgun) (Basic)] has slightly improved; Hiss, indeed, zombies weakness is their heads, how did I not realize this earlier? Ive wasted quite a lot of bullets! Song Jian was regretful at that moment. If he had known earlier, he would only need two shots at most to kill a zombie. He had already wasted at least a dozen bullets. Despite receiving a hundred universal handgun bullets from opening the newbie gift pack, if he didnt conserve his use, he would eventually run out of bullets. This was a big city, and the number of zombies was probably in the millions. After killing this mutated zombie, there was no loot drop. Song Jian curled his lips in disappointment and walked towards the half-opened security door, starting to search the room. After spending more than an hour, Song Jian searched all the accessible rooms in the entire building, but the loot he found was not much. It consisted only of some food and drink that could help to reduce hunger and thirst, but he found no equipment at all. However, Song Jian did encounter seven or eight mutant zombies during this time. Each time, he aimed for the zombies heads and shot, causing a critical hit. He then commanded his puppet zombie to rush forward and fight the target, which allowed him to quickly kill the zombies C it was both safe and efficient. After killing seven or eight zombies, his puppet zombies finally succumbed, turning into a pile of black ashes. The puppet zombies vitality could not recover; once it was gone, it was gone. After withstanding attacks from seven or eight creatures of a similar level, its vitality was finally depleted. Song Jians level increased by one. As expected, he only gained one skill point. Song Jian didnt hesitate at all and added this skill point to [Gunpowder Weapon (Handgun) (Basic)], raising this skill to Level 3. The power of short firearms increased by another 5%, and he gained an additional Accuracy +2 attribute; As for the initial skill Thick-skinned, Song Jian shrugged. Theres a shopping street right outside the building where Song Jian was. Although there were a few residential buildings nearby, he spent over an hour without much to show for it, and thus, he was not interested in them. Upon leaving the building, he saw rows of shops across the street. Right in front, was a Zhous Gold Shop. Looking through the shops floor-to-ceiling windows, a thick layer of dust covered the counters. Gold jewelry was discarded inside like trash, surprisingly untouched. Song Jian looked around and saw the wide street was deserted. Large blocks of cement on the road had cracked, and weeds waist-high grew out of the crevices, making it look very desolate- If only I could take the things in that gold shop out of the game! With this in mind, Song Jian couldnt help but walk towards the jewelry shop. Just then, there was a sudden noise in the distance. He turned to look, and his entire body instantly tensed. He widened his eyes in disbelief. A man in his pajamas was running down the street, littered with scattered trash bags. He was panting as he ran, tightly clutching a baseball bat that emitted a faint blue glow. Chasing behind him were a group of raggedly dressed, stench-emitting mutant zombies. They were staggering along unsteadily but persistently, maintaining a distance of five or six meters from him. The zombies were slow but relentless in their chase. There were probably around fifty to sixty zombies in the group, which were growling and continuously pouring out from the surrounding lanes and streets. It seemed as if they were trying to encircle the human from all directions. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian swiftly moved aside, hiding behind the wall. Going up against so many mutant zombies would be suicide. I think Ive seen that guy before! Song Jian thought to himself. He took a deep look and recognized the man. He had seen him a few times before; he was a security guard in the building next to the cosmetics company where Song Jian worked. He had seen him assist with parking cars. However, he couldnt recall his name. Dont follow me, dont follow me The mans face was filled with terror. Looking back, a mutant zombie appearing from a narrow alley was only two or three meters away from him. Die, Die! Seeing the zombie rushing over, the man suddenly mustered up the courage. He swung the baseball bat in his hand and fiercely hit the zombie closest to him in the head. The hit was so hard that it instantly killed the zombie. With a crack sound, the zombies head broke apart like a watermelon, and the headless body staggered for a moment before falling to the ground and turning into black ash. However, this moment of hesitation was enough for five or six zombies to leap at him. The man let out bone-chilling screams as the subsequent wave of zombies descended and began to rip into his body. The crunch crunch sound was incessant. Song Jian felt a chill down his spine. His palms were sweating, and his body was slightly shaking. Not long after, the mans screams gradually faded, only leaving the gnawing and growling of the zombies. Soon, the group of zombies lost interest in the mans corpse. The body, now filled with the zombie virus, soon moved. He pushed away the zombies on his body, slowly stood up with a blank look, and joined the group of zombies. He had become one of the mutant zombies. So becoming a zombie after getting bitten by one is true! Song Jian thought to himself. A group of zombies stood dumbly on the street. Once they lost their target, they quickly dispersed. It was already evening. The sun was not so harsh, but the zombies still didnt like the daytime environment. They hid in alley corners and other dark places. The man who was bitten to death was still circling the baseball bat he had dropped. Looking at the faint blue glow radiating from the baseball bat, Song Jians eyes lit up. It was a blue-grade weapon, even more powerful than his gun. It can kill a zombie in one hit. Song Jian was tempted. Eh, whats that? Song Jian shifted his gaze and quickly discovered another item. Not far from the baseball bat, there was a pile of black ashes. Next to the ashes, there was an item glowing green. Though too far to see clearly, the green glow was rather eye-catching. Another green-grade item, what luck! Song Jian thought to himself. This green-glowing item was dropped by the zombie the man had killed instantly. All of it now benefits Song Jian. The zombie that the man had turned into was only about a dozen meters away from Song Jian, within the firing range of his pistol. He lifted his gun and took aim. Bang~ There was a crisp sound, and a thick green liquid shot from the zombies head. The head tilted back abruptly, even its movement paused for a moment. Before it could react, Song Jian pulled the trigger again. The bullet penetrated the zombies skull, and another stream of green liquid shot out. The zombies body suddenly ignited, quickly turning into a pile of black ash. Chapter 8 - 8: Unexpected Joy 8 Chapter 8: Unexpected Joy Translator: 549690339 The zombie in front of him, apart from providing Song Jian with one hundred and ten experience points, did not drop any other items. However, at this point, Song Jian didnt care about the drops from this regular mutant zombie. Song Jians gaze was firmly locked onto the baseball bat and the item emitting a green light. Newbie Baseball Bat (Blue), two-handed weapon, Attack: 13-21, Strength +2, Armor Break +1, Special Effect: When attacking the targets weak area, theres a certain chance of a lethal hit! Equipment Requirement: Strength above 5 points, Agility 4 points or more; Can it be taken out of the game: No. Song Jian discovered to his shock that the equipment requirements for this baseball bat were higher than that of his gun. His strength attribute could meet the requirement because of the Ring of Strength, but he was lacking in agility. Unable to meet the equipment requirements would mean he wouldnt be able to put it into the equipment slot, and the equipments effect would not be fully utilized. Even if he tried to use this baseball bat as a weapon with difficulty, its power would be greatly reduced, and he could easily hurt himself. My newbie equipment is of white quality, but this guy is so lucky to get a blue quality equipment. However, unfortunately, I ended up being the one to benefit Song Jian thought to himself. From the looks of this baseball bat, Song Jians body attributes were much worse than the mans from earlier; since he couldnt use it, he could only keep it in his bag. By now, Song Jians bag was gradually filling up with mostly everyday items. Fortunately, duplicate items could be stored stacked, otherwise, Song Jian really wouldnt know what to do with all these supplies. Subsequently, Song Jian picked up the item emitting a green light, which surprisingly turned out to be a fist-sized green fruit. Attribute Fruit (Green); effect: eating it will give one free attribute point. Usage requirement: none. Can it be taken out of the game: Yes. This is actually a fruit that increases attribute points, and moreover, it can be taken out of the game! This is the first time Ive encountered an item that can be taken out! Looking at the green fruit in his hand, Song Jian was slightly excited. The green fruit was slightly sweet and melted in his mouth, turning into a warm flow that entered his stomach and then spread throughout his body, it was extremely comfortable, just like taking a hot bath. Looking at the attribute interface, there truly was an added line that read Free Attribute Points: 1, which could be added to any attribute of his choosing. Song Jians eyes fell first on Charm: 7 points, which were his highest attributes and also the attributes he cared the most about. However, no matter how high his charm attributes were now, they wouldnt help him reasonably survive in the game. After considering for a while, Song Jian eventually gritted his teeth and added this free attribute point to Agility. Thus, his Agility reached 4 points, which meant he could use the baseball bat. After increasing his agility by one point, Song Jian easily placed the baseball bat in his equipment slot. As the baseball bat was a two-handed weapon, Song Jian had to place his gun at his waist for now. Now, Song Jian had three weapons: the baseball bat in his hand, the Tiger Fang Dagger hanging from his left waist, and the pistol on his right. It was only when equipment was placed in the equipment slot that they could be fully utilised. Otherwise, even if held in hand, the equipments attributes would not be added to Song Jians stats. Currently, Song Jian could only equip one main weapon and two auxiliary weapons. The main weapon could either be one-handed or two-handed, but the auxiliary weapons must be one-handed. Ill find a mutant zombie first and test the power of this baseball bat! Song Jian swung the baseball bat a couple of times and thought to himself. Song Jian was no longer afraid of mutant zombies like before. As long as he wasnt surrounded by a large group of them, there was absolutely no danger. The only thing that disgusted him was the strong stench emitted by the mutant zombies. The baseball bat was longer than an adults arm. Song Jian was certain he could hit a zombies head before it could reach him. Just then, from Zhou Xiaofus gold shop not too far away, a noise sounded. Looking over, there were three mutant zombies ramming aimlessly within the shop. Some glass counters were being smashed casually by them, making clanging sounds. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The mutant zombies that were chasing him earlier all hid in nearby alleys or rooms due to broad daylight. There were only three zombies in Zhou Xiaofus shop. The number was just right; for Song Jian, it was a good opportunity to test the power of his baseball bat. He stepped towards Zhou Xiaofus jewelry shop, as soon as he entered, the closest mutant zombie detected his presence. It wobbled as it turned and walked towards Song Jian. The remaining two were further away, outside of alert range, still aimlessly wandering about. The zombies alert range is just three meters. Song Jian observed and internally noted. Swinging the baseball bat with a poom sound, the mutant zombies head exploded like a watermelon, instantly emitting a more pungent stench. This damn thing is like hitting shit! Song Jians face turned even ghastlier. Though the smell was nauseating, the baseball bat did pack a punch that thrilled Song Jian with the exhilarating sensation of killing with a single blow. The other two mutant zombies caught wind of the noise and began to slowly move towards the commotion. They hadnt sensed Song Jian, they were just attracted by the noise. However, once Song Jian entered their alert range, like voracious maggots, they would relentlessly chase their target until their death. While the two zombies leisurely approached, Song Jian directly charged at them, swinging his baseball bat. The zombies hadnt reacted before they were all knocked down, turning into black ash. System: You have used the baseball bat to inflict more than three effective damages on the mutant zombie, learned a skill: [Cold Weapon (Club) (Basic)]. [Cold Weapon (Club) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 1, increases weapon power of clubs by 5%. Seeing the system prompt, Song Jian had a thought. It seemed that he could certainly master a related passive skill as long as he effectively attacked a creature three times with a weapon. With this thought in mind, Song Jian looked at the Tiger Fang Dagger hanging on his waist. Since there were no more creatures in the vicinity for now, he decided to find one later to test whether he could master a dagger-related skill. After killing three mutant zombies and carefully checking, there were no dropped items. Song Jian frowned. He looked at the overturned display counter next to him, gold rings, and gold necklaces randomly scattered on the floor like rubbish, it was rather poignant for Song Jian. Normally, these would be worth a good amount of money. But in a zombie city, all the gold jewelry, presumably, wouldnt be worth as much as a pie of bread or a bottle of mineral water. Nevertheless, the jewelry pieces were indeed magnificent. The novel designs were very likable. What was more astounding was that after so long, the jewelrys surfaces were still shining brightly, showing no signs of decay or antiquity. If I could carry these out of the game, I would be rich! Song Jian regretfully picked up a gold necklace. Surprisingly, it discovered it wasnt merely a gray item. However, it had a property that took Song Jian by surprise. Gold Necklace (Miscellaneous), fineness: 24K, weight: 11.6 grams, effect: Charm +1, Equipment requirement: Female, Can it be carried out of the game: Yes This gold necklace can actually be taken out of the game? Song Jian was thrilled. He carefully searched and found that all the jewelry in here was miscellaneous, and several items could be carried out of the game. Im rich! Song Jian smirked. After selecting for quite a while, Song Jian picked several heavy gold bracelets and stuffed them into his package slot until it was full. Even the last gold-rimmed slot was filled with a pair of heavy gold bracelets. Phew, this trip, if I can safely exit the game, will at least make me upwards of tens of thousands. Song Jian thought contently. The only regret was that these pieces of jewelry, not of the same type, couldnt be stacked. One slot could hold only one item; this made Song Jian a little regretful. Chapter 9 - 9: Doomsday Supermarket 9 Chapter 9: Doomsday Supermarket Translator: 549690339 Following Commercial Street while slowly searching, broken and messy cars were parked haphazardly everywhere. Many had collided with each other and were burned into wreckage; The sky was growing darker, and mutated zombies began to emerge on the streets, making Song Jian feel uneasy. During the daytime, the zombies attributes were halved and he could handle them. However, at night, their attributes would recover, increasing their attack, defense, and speed twofold from what they were previously. He didnt know if he could still defeat these monsters. I must speed up my leveling progress, or else Im afraid I wont make it through the remaining few hours, Song Jian thought to himself. Although zombies had poor vision, their sense of smell and hearing were incredibly sharp. If he couldnt find a safe place to hide, wandering around like this would easily attract large numbers of zombies. Being cautious and hunting each individual zombie took more than an hour. Finally, before it was completely dark, Song Jian managed to reach level three. At the same time, by using the Tiger Fang Dagger, Song Jian gained a passive skill called [Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic)], which increased the damage dealt with dagger-type weapons by 5%. Upon leveling up to level three, he gained only one skill point and no attribute points, which left Song Jian feeling somewhat disappointed; Without attribute points, he couldnt improve his intrinsic qualities, and the advantage of being at a higher level wasnt as significant. Having no other choice, Song Jian spent the newly acquired skill point on [Cold Weapon (Club) (Basic)], increasing the damage by another 5%. After all, the highest-damage weapon Song Jian currently possessed was the baseball bat he was holding. Furthermore, despite spending so much time searching, Song Jian hadnt found a single weapon or even bullets. He now had fewer than a hundred bullets, and once they were used up, the pistol would become a useless chunk of iron. It was better to take this opportunity to practice more with cold weapons. Having only searched a few shops on Commercial Street, Song Jian found that all were filled with worthless miscellaneous items. Most were already ravaged by zombies. The valuable ones were probably taken away before the apocalypse occurred. Song Jian couldnt even find a piece of bread or a bottle of mineral water. As night fell, all the monsters roared skyward simultaneously, and their auras increased sharply, alarming Song Jian. Seeing the growing number of monsters, Song Jian became more cautious and didnt dare to linger on the streets; With no other option, Song Jian returned to the same residential building where he had first entered the game. He chose a room with an open door, closed it behind him, and then pushed some heavy furniture against the door, only then feeling somewhat safer. The room was on the third floor, and through the window, he could barely see the zombies on the street. By now, there were more and more zombies on the street, with at least hundreds densely packed together. Their speed had also increased, and Song Jian wasnt confident he could outrun them. Bang, bang, bang~ At that moment, a series of pounding noises resounded from the rooms door, followed by the low growls of zombies. Song Jians heart leaped into his throat as he realized that a zombie had detected his presence and was pounding on the door, trying to get inside. The heavy objects behind the door made it impossible for the mutated zombie to barge in, and after a while, the zombie was probably attracted by something else and slowly turned away. Song Jian relaxed, letting out a long sigh of relief. By now, more than three hours had passed since he had entered the game, and Song Jians hunger and thirst levels had risen to over sixty points. If they reached a hundred without eating, his Vitality would begin to drop, and once his Vitality Points were gone, he would die; Feeling hungry, Song Jian pulled out a compressed dry rations bar and a bottle of mineral water from his bag and began to eat slowly. It seems like this is how things will be today. If I can make it to daylight, Ill be able to leave this game, Song Jian thought to himself. Originally, after entering the game, Song Jian had vowed that if he could safely leave, he would never return. However, now, seeing the glittering gold jewelry in his bag, he began to waver. These gold bracelets could all be brought out of the game, and if they were genuine, their value would be at least several hundred thousand, even if sold cheaply, bringing in more than a tens of thousands in profita far more lucrative prospect than his day job. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let me think about it. If I can really bring them into reality Song Jian didnt know what choice to make, so he decided not to think about it and find a place to sleep until daylight. Looking down from the window, the number of zombies on the street seemed to have increased. They were densely packed, wandering aimlessly on the streets. At night, its best to avoid conflicts with these zombies. Otherwise, once surrounded, I might not even be able to escape, Song Jian thought. Scanning with his eyes, Song Jian suddenly saw a vague figure floating above a distant building. The figure defied gravity and floated about three or four meters above the rooftop, facing the direction of the moon. In front of the figure, a faint silver glow drifted toward it, seemingly attracted by some force. The glow then slowly merged into the figures body. Is it absorbing the essence of the moon? Its becoming a spirit! Song Jian was dumbfounded, deeply shocked by the scene before him, which completely overturned his view of life. This is a game, this is a game Song Jian quickly recited to himself, and the shock in his heart slowly disappeared, replaced by the perspective of a player observing the figure. I cant even handle regular zombies at night, let alone this monster that has become a spirit. It could probably kill me in an instant. Id better hide well. Safety first, safety first, Song Jian whispered to himself as he retreated into a corner of the room and lay down. Closing his eyes, the scene of the figure floating in the air and absorbing the essence of the moon replayed in Song Jians mind. His ambition also began to grow like a weed, slowly taking root and germinating. As Song Jian lay in bed, he quickly fell asleep. The growls of zombies from outside the window and the sound of them dragging their bodies and hitting the walls and doors in the hallway made it difficult for him to sleep peacefully, tossing and turning with a frown. In reality, it wouldnt be a problem not to sleep in the game. However, sleep could speed up the recovery of Vitality Points. In the early stages without potions, most people relied on sleep to recuperate from their injuries. As time passed bit by bit, the bored and restless Song Jian suddenly saw a dazzling light appear before his eyes. Sitting up, he realized that the light came from Camel Square outside the window. Song Jian rolled out of bed and looked out the window. Through the window, he saw a brightly-lit three-story building in the center of Camel Square. What the hell is that?! Song Jian rubbed his eyes vigorously and stared at the building. This building didnt exist during the day, and now it seemed to have appeared out of thin air. On the roof of the three-story building was a huge sign with the words End of the World Supermarket. Surrounding the sign were neon lights of various colors that continuously flickered. That building wasnt there during the day! I remember clearly! But now A chill surged up Song Jians back, and his sleepiness vanished in an instant. A building that wasnt there during the day, a supermarket that didnt exist, suddenly appeared at night. It was too eerie. However, Song Jian soon revealed a bitter smile on his face. I forgot that Im in the game right now. With zombies running everywhere, whats so surprising about a supermarket appearing out of nowhere? Even if a spaceship suddenly appears and aliens come out, I wont be surprised! Song Jian muttered to himself. At that moment, a rectangular LED screen under the End of the World Supermarket sign suddenly lit up, displaying a line of scrolling text: End of the World Supermarket grand opening promotion: get a membership card with 1,000 points, use points to buy any discounted items in the supermarket! Discounted items available include Attribute Fruits, various guns and ammunition, daily necessities, 80%-new Kevlar Bulletproof Vests, Martial Arts Secret Scrolls Chapter 10 - 10: Entering the Supermarket 10 Chapter 10: Entering the Supermarket Translator: 549690339 Although it was just a game, the sudden appearance of a large supermarket out of nowhere still made Song Jian feel a bit awkward. However, looking at the LED screen advertisement, as long as he applied for a membership card, he would get a thousand points, and he could also buy discounted items These discounted items look pretty good. Slurp~ Song Jian stared intently at the LED screen, seeing a large number of second-hand discounted items on it, his mouth watering. Other than food and mineral water in the packages, there are also a lot of materials dropped by mutated zombies. All of them are of gray quality. I dont know if this supermarket will take them. Thinking about this made Song Jian even more eager to visit the apocalyptic supermarket. However, the constant groaning of mutated zombies in the streets reminded Song Jian to stay calm. The apocalyptic supermarket seemed like a fish bait in a pond. If Song Jian were to act rashly, there was a high probability he would be chased by the fully recovered mutated zombies with nowhere to run or hide. Wait a bit longer, just a bit longer, in a little while, it will be daybreak! Song Jian looked at the neon lights of the supermarket not far away, comforting himself. Fearing to rush out and be killed by the zombies, but also fearing that waiting until daybreak would cause the apocalyptic supermarket to suddenly disappear, Song Jian felt like an old stock trader stuck in a losing situation, looking at the fluctuating stock prices, wanting to cut losses but afraid of a rise, holding on but afraid of a fall, indecisive as if a big hand was clutching his heart. Out of sight, out of mind. Time to sleep! When the sky was slightly bright, and the sun had not yet risen, with just less than an hour before leaving the game, the mutated zombies in the streets began to instinctively hide in dark corners. Song Jian rolled out of bed and rushed to the window. Thank goodness, the supermarket is still there! His anxious heart finally calmed down, Song Jian took a deep breath, grabbed the baseball bat, pushed away the heavy furniture blocking the door, and carefully walked towards the apocalyptic supermarket. A mutated zombie was wandering in the corridor, probably hiding in there unintentionally as dawn approached. Song Jian charged straight, swinging his baseball bat, viciously striking the nearest zombies head. Thump~ A dull collision sound resounded, and the mutated zombies head jerked up with a 57-point critical hit number popping out above it. Just as Song Jian was about to swing his baseball bat again, the mutated zombie had already charged in front of him. The rotten muscles on its face and the stench wafting from its body made Song Jian feel the threat of death. Dropping the baseball bat, Song Jian directly pulled out his pistol, pressing it against the zombies head, and fired two shots, turning the zombie into a pile of black ash. Hiss, that hurts! Ignoring the items dropped by the zombie, Song Jian looked at his arm. His sleeve had been torn into shreds, and three scratch marks appeared on his shoulder, slowly seeping blood. When searching for supplies, Song Jian had found many daily necessities but had not found any medicine for treating wounds. Its a zombie! Song Jian looked at the scratches on his shoulder, feeling his heart go cold, and quickly checked the battle record. You used the baseball bat, hit the mutated zombies weak spot (head), and dealt 67 points of physical damage (critical)! Mutated zombie dealt 12 points of physical damage to you, with a slight zombie poison effect, your skill Thick Skin was effective in resisting this poison attack! You used the pistol, hit the mutated zombies weak spot (head), and dealt 38 points of ranged physical damage (critical)! You used the pistol, hit the mutated zombies weak spot (head), and dealt 4 points of ranged physical damage (critical), mutated zombies health reached zero! Mutated zombie dies! System: You killed the mutated zombie and gained 110 experience points. Injury from zombie poison, thick skin, phew, thats a relief! Song Jian sighed and felt that the pain in his shoulder had subsided somewhat. This Thick Skin skill sure is useful here with zombies all around, as Ill be exposed to the poison anytime. I should level up this skill whenever I get a chance to stay safe! Song Jian thought to himself. The sky was only slightly bright now, and the sun hadnt risen yet. The mutant zombies hadnt lost half of their attributes, so the newbie baseball bat couldnt kill them in one hit, giving the zombies an opportunity to counterattack. Besides, this attack revealed an unexposed weakness of the baseball bat C slow attack speed. There was at least a one-second gap between two attacks, enough time for Song Jian to use his gun for over two shots. This is why he immediately dropped the bat and drew his gun when the mutant zombie charged at him. Song Jians clothes were quickly stained with blood on one side of his body. It looked terrifying, but in reality, his health had only dropped by 12 points, with over 80 percent still remaining. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As his wound healed slowly, Song Jian took off his blood-stained clothes and threw them away. Bare-chested, he cautiously headed out, fearing that the strong smell of blood would attract the zombies outside. Apocalypse Supermarket was located at Camel Square behind the residential area. Song Jian held onto his baseball bat and carefully dodged the mutant zombies as he walked forwards. After 10 minutes or so, he arrived at Camel Square. The Apocalypse Supermarket now stood entirely in front of him. It looked no different from other supermarkets in the city. Song Jian approached the supermarket entrance and found the glass doors tightly closed. Through the doors, he saw a vast sales area filled with various goods on the shelves. Strangely, there wasnt a single person inside C no cashiers, no stock clerks, and no customers. The entire supermarket was brightly lit, with no mutant zombies nearby. It seemed as if they were afraid to approach this place, which gave off an eerie vibe. As Song Jian walked towards the entrance, a beep-beep sound came from above the glass doors. A green laser shot out before he could react, scanning him from head to toe. He was startled, but the green laser eventually retracted. A red light above the glass doors flashed twice and turned green, opening the supermarket doors automatically. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian stepped inside. Is anyone here? Song Jian shouted loudly, but everything was quiet. Thinking for a moment, Song Jian gritted his teeth and walked into the supermarket, which looked much larger on the inside. He couldnt see the end of the aisle opposite him; Take a membership card before consuming. Picking up merchandise without a membership card will have consequences! A cold, mechanical voice echoed in Song Jians ear, startling him. Looking around, Song Jian saw a machine similar to an ATM next to an empty service desk. The screen was on, and at the top of the display was an option for Membership Card. This was a touch-screen self-service terminal. Song Jian walked up, and there were several options on the screen, so he tapped Membership Card. The screen flashed, and all the options disappeared. On the blue screen, several large words appeared: Mission: Kill 10 mutant zombies and collect 10 mutant zombie cores. Place the 10 zombie cores in the recycling bin next to it to complete the task! Mission Reward: Apocalypse Supermarket Membership Card! Below these words, there were two options: Accept Mission and Decline Mission. Hiss! I have to complete a mission to get a membership card? Song Jian gasped. Chapter 11 - 11: The Game’s Darling Daughter 11 Chapter 11: The Games Darling Daughter Translator: 549690339 Getting a supermarket membership card here even involves completing tasks! No wonder this place is deserted Membership cards from other supermarkets are given for free! Song Jian couldnt help but complain. In reality, if you went to get a supermarket membership card and the receptionist said, Sorry, sir, you must first complete a task: kill ten stray cats roaming the city to acquire our supermarket membership card. What the hell! Song Jian would definitely turn around and leave without a second thought if he encountered such a supermarket, which would probably go bankrupt soon. However, the products in this supermarket were so appealing, what could he do? Im just as frustrated! Song Jian expressed. With no choice, Song Jian had to leave the supermarket. There was less than half an hour left to the twelve-hour mark, and the sky was gradually lighting up. In about ten minutes or so, the sun would rise, cutting the abilities of all mutant zombies by half and making it much easier to kill them. However, there was no certainty if this suddenly materialized post-apocalyptic supermarket wouldnt just disappear in the next moment. When Song Jian would have completed the task, the post-apocalyptic supermarket could disappear C then whats the point of completing the task? Leaving the post-apocalyptic supermarket, Song Jian headed towards an unexplored residential area across Camel Square. This neighborhood consisted of six-story buildings and detached houses. It would thus be easier to search for supplies or hunt for mutant zombies here. Even before he approached the residential area, he heard the low growls of mutant zombies. It seemed as though there were quite a few of them. Damn it, is it another newbie player attracting a group of mutant zombies outside? At present, these mutant zombies havent been weakened Song Jian was startled and hesitated to go forward. Just then, a little girl who looked to be about ten years old, wearing a white dress and running with one athletic shoe, rushed out from the opposite street corner. She was heading towards the direction of Song Jian. Behind her, there were more than a dozen mutant zombies about seven to eight meters away from her. They were baring their teeth and claws while growling lowly. The little girl was wielding a small crossbow and was occasionally shooting at the pursuing mutant zombies. Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh~ The crossbow didnt seem to require reloading or bolts at all! She only needed to pull the trigger; the crossbow bolts fired were even more powerful than Song Jians pistol. Each time the little girl turned around to take a shot, a mutant zombie with five or six crossbow bolts in its body would crumble into black ash. The dropped items were ignored by the girl who continued to sprint towards the post-apocalyptic supermarket. Upon seeing Song Jian, the girl appeared startled, but her shocked expression quickly turned into delight when she recognized that he wasnt a mutant zombie. Help me, these monsters are chasing me! The girls face pleaded with Song Jian. Alright, alright! Dont panic, just stay calm! Song Jian was internally panicking. There were more than a dozen zombies approaching, and if they swarmed him, he would surely be chewed down to his bones. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, it seemed like the zombies sensed something. They stopped on the edge of Camel Square, continually growling and roaring in his direction, yet they dared not venture one step further. What are they afraid of? Song Jian looked around, finally landing his gaze on the post-apocalyptic supermarket, Are they afraid of this supermarket? This was the perfect opportunity to exterminate them. Song Jian raised his pistol, aimed at the closest zombies head, and pulled the trigger. Bang, Bang~ He killed each mutant zombie with two shots. After reloading his clip three times, he had exterminated more than a dozen mutant zombies, leaving behind a bunch of items glowing with an iridescent light. Though it felt exhilarating, those bullets would soon be running out. Song Jian only had about fifty to sixty bullets left at this point. These dozen mutant zombies had increased his experience bar by more than two-thirds. Killing another four or five could level him up. Alright, theyre all taken care of! Song Jian flashed the young girl a small smile, announcing. As he looked at the girl, the smile on Song Jians face froze. The little girl was pointing her crossbow at him, giving him the chills. Little, little girl, why are you pointing that at me? It wont be good if it goes off by accident, put it away! Song Jian softly suggested. You wont kidnap me and sell me, right? The girl asked serenely. No, not at all, how could I! Song Jian wiped his sweat, responding hurriedly. You wont steal my snacks, toys, or other things, will you? No, I wont! Youre not like those monsters who want to grab and bite me, are you? No, Im not! Im a player like you, not a monster! Mmm, okay then. After carefully considering Song Jians words, the little girl seemed to decide to believe him. She stowed away her crossbow, bowed to Song Jane, and said, Thank you, uncle, for saving me. Youre a good person! Phew! The direct dismissal caught Song Jian off guard. Ha, Uncle, huh? Alright then. Speaking of which, was that weapon you were using silver quality? It seemed rather formidable! Song Jain intentionally asked casually while walking towards the slain zombies. When the little girl appeared, Song Jians attention was first drawn to the petite crossbow in her hands. Emitting a silver glow, it was undoubtedly a silver-quality weapon. Song Jian had come to understand the quality tiers of equipment in the game: gray, white, green, blue, and silver. Silver is evidently the best while gray is the worst. Anything worse than gray would be junk, and Song Jian speculated that there probably was a gold tier higher than silver. As for whether there existed equipment higher than gold, he didnt know since he was still new to the game. After posing the question, the silence was overwhelming. Curious, Song Jian turned around for a look, only to be scared senseless. That little girl was holding her crossbow, aiming it directly at Song Jians back and looking extremely cautious. What what are you doing? Song Jian blurted out in fear. Are you trying to steal my beginner weapon? The girl stared at him suspiciously. What How can that be? I have my own weapons, look, three of them. Song Jian instantly felt awkward. He quickly showed her the baseball bat in his hand, and the dagger and pistol around his waist as he spoke with cold beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. The little girl gazed at Song Jians three weapons for a long time, then asked with suspicion, Is that so? Of course, of course! How could I steal from a little girl, you really are Song Jian swallowed his spit, thinking about the silver crossbow. One glance at it and it was clear it was not an ordinary weapon. A powerful weapon with a high attack speed. If it hit him, it might kill him outright. Damn the game for giving such a dangerous weapon to a little girl! Are you the games darling?

Song Jian gasped, This upgradable weapon is too exaggerated, Keer. Did you recharge? No, Little Cheap Brother, as soon as 1 entered the game and searched for supplies, I found it! I love it so much! With that, Keer rubbed the crossbow against her face, cherishing it dearly. Song Jian shook his head and once again confirmed that Keer was the favorite child of this game. Alright, Keer, Im going in. As soon as I grab the monster, you start attacking! Song Jian took a deep breath, raised his pistol, and aimed at the monsters head. Bang, Bang- Fl SC pistol bullets poured out, and in a few seconds, more than a dozen bullets hit the mutated zombies head. However, when the bullets hit the zombies head, they produced a series of sparks and a dull impact sound. Bam, Bam, Bam- One point damage popped up over the mutated zombies head, and Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. Was it unable to break through the defense? Chapter 70 - 70: The Strong Mutated Zombie Chapter 70: The Strong Mutated Zombie Translator: 549690339 Looking at the increasingly close monster, Song Jian furrowed his brows, a look of surprise emerging on his face. This defense is much stronger than a LV5 elite boss! He had never encountered this situation prior when using his pistol to attack the zombie leader. It should be noted that the current monster was just an ordinary level five creature; Having run out of bullets, Song Jian swiftly unequipped the pistol from the equipment bar and put it in his inventory. Instead, he equipped the Corrupt Sword in his off-hand; Although he wasnt going to use this sword, the Corrupt Sword could enhance some of Song Jians strength attributes. Only when he equipped the Corrupt Sword could his strength reach its current peak C nine points; With Beretta Double Barrel Shotgun in his grasp, Song Jian rushed towards the monster; The closer the double-barreled shotgun was to the target, the greater the power. When he rushed to three or four meters in front of the monster, Song Jian pulled the trigger; Bang, bang- The upper and lower barrels of the gun almost simultaneously spewed out a trail of fire. Two twenty-eight pellets shot towards the monster in a thirty-degree triangle. Numerous tiny steel balls scattered in the air, becoming a rain of steel that enveloped the whole area in front of the Tough Mutated Zombie. The steel balls even tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound. Being too close, the Tough Mutated Zombie was unable to react in time and could only forcefully endure this attack; The monster stumbling towards Song Jian faltered, as though its chest had been powerfully bitten by a ferocious beast. All the steel balls were deeply embedded into its flesh; Song Jian swiftly swung the double-barreled shotgun onto his back and withdrew the Tusk Fang Stinger, charging at the monster; The Tough Mutated Zombies eyes flashed red, and it violently swung its right hand forward. The iron chain wound around its arm produced a shrill whistling noise as it brutally lashed towards Song Jian; At this point, Song Jian was less than two meters away from the Tough Mutated Zombie. Caught off guard, the iron chain smashed into his body. Clang- A crisp metallic striking sound rang out. The area hit by the iron chain displayed the form of chainmail. Song Jian felt a great force on his shoulder. His charging figure abruptly slowed down, and a few dozen damage points floated above his head; Given his natural talent Thick Skin and the deflection effect of the zombie leaders battle armor, Song Jian was still able to bear the loss of these dozens of vitality points. After all, regardless of how you put it, the Tough Mutated Zombie was just an ordinary level five creature. Since the defensive figure had already turned out to be so bizarre, if the offensive figure was further increased, the level five elite bosses would feel unbearable!; The battle continued. Song Jian swung his dagger, dodged the chains on the mutated zombies body, and stabbed at it through the gaps in its body. Song Jian could sense that the skin of the Tough Mutated Zombie was very tough. Even with the sharpness of the Tusk Fang Stinger, only a third of the blade could be stabbed in; Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh- Semi-transparent crossbow bolts were embedded one after the other into the zombies brain. Damage in the thirties floated up from its head. As expected of a growing silver-quality weapon, it really is powerful! Song Jian raised his eyebrows in surprise. With such a powerful defense, if they could still inflict damage in the thirties, it gave a good indication of just how powerful the hand crossbow in Li Keers grasp really was; The Tough Mutated Zombie was not very fast. Even though it had the iron chain as a semi-distance attack method, as long as Li Keer was careful, it was not impossible for her to kill it alone; I cant let the little girl outshine me! Song Jian thought, unable to help but speed up his movements; Hisss hisss hisss hisss hisss- Five almost imperceptible slicing sounds emerged, and the Tough Mutated Zombie showed five single-digit damage points above its head. Then Song Jian was heard softly commanding: Burst! Bang- A ball of green smoke erupted from the body of the Tough Mutated Zombie, and its vitality points rapidly decreased significantly; This dagger is really like some kind of bug! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in a low voice; Little Cheap Brother, youre really powerful! Li Keer could hardly believe her eyes. A damage figure of over a hundred points floated up from the Tough Mutated Zombies head, which was truly terrifying; Li Keer, who was originally worried that Little Cheap Brothers damage wasnt enough, had been suppressing her damage so that she wouldnt over-threat (OT). But now, after seeing the strength of Little Cheap Brother, she realized that he was actually very powerful. If thats the case, I need to show my full strength as well! Li Keer secretly cheered herself on, her little face revealing a serious look; Sniper Continuous Shooting! With a light yell, the semi-transparent crossbow bolts fired from the silver hand crossbow created a nearly continuous line shooting towards the monsters body; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The vitality of the Tough Mutated Zombie, like a levee bursting, visibly dropped rapidly. Initially, it had nearly three hundred vitality points, but after Li Keer finished releasing her ability and caught her breath, only twenty-some points remained; Hiss-, over two hundred points of vitality damage, isnt this what you call cheating? Song Jian stared in amazement. While he had already greatly overestimated Li Keers strength, it turned out he had somewhat underestimated her in the end. Keer, this skill is Song Jian asked in surprise. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Previously, Li Keer already had a high-damage ability, Burst Arrow. Now, another skill, Sniper Continuous Shooting, had suddenly appeared, its power not falling short of the previous ability in any way; Little Cheap Brother, this is a skill that comes with the weapon after it upgrades. It doesnt use any resources, it just has a long cooldown time, about ten minutes. Li Keer cheerfully brandished her hand crossbow, a clear showy expression on her face; Swinging his dagger, Song Jian harvested the last twenty-some vitality points of the Tough Mutated Zombie. The monster duo kneeled down, letting out an unwilling roar before collapsing with a loud thud; After death, the monster did not disintegrate into dark ash. Next to its body, three items dropped out, two white-quality materials C Tough Zombies Tendon and Tough Zombies Bone Marrow, plus a blue-quality scroll; Tough Zombies Tendon (White), Material, Can be used to craft longbows. Usage requirements: Possess Weapon Crafting Skill. Below the items properties, there is a line of gray text [Can be used to strengthen weapons] Tough Zombies Bone Marrow (White), Material, Can be used to concoct potions. Usage requirement: Possess Potion Crafting Skill. Under the items properties, there is also a line of gray text [Can be used to strengthen potions] Since both of them had inflicted damage on the monster, both were able to see these item properties. After a quick glance, Song Jian directly passed the Tough Zombies Tendon to Li Keer, while the material that could enhance potions was put into his own inventory. Even an ordinary level five small monster can drop a blue-quality item. It looks like 1 will have to frequently hunt monsters with Keer from now on. Song Jian thought to himself. He even suspected that Li Keer had some hidden luck attributes. Otherwise, how could she be favored by the game system so much! Picking up this blue-quality scroll, Song Jians eyes lit up. As it turns out, it was a skill scroll. Chapter 71 - 71: Yin Soul Ghost Tree Chapter 71: Yin Soul Ghost Tree Translator: 549690339 This skill scroll is quite something!1 Song Jian picked up the blue-quality Skill Scroll and couldnt help but exclaim in surprise; Skill Scroll: Jumping Shot, Effect: Use to learn the Jumping Shot skill; Jumping Shot: A passive skill that produces a moving effect when attacking with normal attacks or skills to the target, causing a short displacement in the direction of the movement while launching a long-range physical attack. This skill is one of the inheritance skills for the Spear of Vengeance profession.1 Profession inheritance skills, so this game really has professions!1 Song Jian stroked his chin, his face revealing a thoughtful expression. Little Cheap Brother, I can use this skill, I can! Li Keer raised her right hand high and anxiously shouted while tugging at Song Jians clothes. Alright, here you go! Song Jian smiled faintly, handing the Skill Scroll to Keer; Spear of Vengeance? Sounds cool! Li Keer took the scroll and used it directly. Ah, it turns out that you need to collect five skills to inherit this profession!1 Li Keer showed a troubled expression on her face. As she spoke, Li Keer shot a crossbow bolt into the distance. As she fired the bolt, her body involuntarily jumped a short distance to the side; Very agile! Song Jians eyes brightened. Hehe, yeah, and I can control the direction of movement, but its a bit difficult Li Keer said and shot another arrow; this time, she directly collided with a big tree; Thump- Ah, it hurts! Li Keers forehead turned red, and she looked at Song Jian with teary, aggrieved eyes; Practice well. 1 feel that this profession inheritance must be very powerful, Song Jian said to Li Keer with a serious nod. Li Keer rubbed her forehead and grinned, not daring to continue trying, and quietly followed behind Song Jian; Lets go, keep moving forward! Song Jian ruffled Keers hair, took her hand, and continued walking forward; Not far behind them, in a clump of trees, Zhao Sihais face showed a surprised expression. He had once tried to hunt the monsters in this park but ended up fleeing in a sorry state; S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if hes a level 7 expert, this killing speed is a bit too fast Zhao Sihai hesitated, unsure whether it was the right choice to continue following. If Song Jian discovered him, his fate would be predictable. Killing here is no different from killing in reality. 1 dont believe he would really lull me! Zhao Sihais bloodshot eyes revealed a crazed expression, similar to when he was destitute and stalking a woman carrying an LV handbag at night. It was this craziness that allowed Zhao Sihai to seize every opportunity. In his forties, he went from being a street thug to the chairman of the largest listed company in Coastal City; This time, I will definitely succeed, achieving the same success in this game world as 1 have in the real world. Zhao Sihais crazed expression grew thicker, but his mind was clear and his face calm. Song Jian and Li Keer made their way forward, encountering many Strong Mutated Zombies along the way, but with the pairs combined attack, these monsters all turned into piles of materials; Li Keer practiced Jumping Shot throughout the journey. Whenever she was not careful, she would collide with trees, rocks, and pillars, turning her forehead red and making her teary eyes look pitiful; However, Li Keer was very strong and did not give up her practice of Jumping Shot even after failing again and again, continuing to use it for her attacks; Little Cheap Brother, 1 always feel like someone is watching us After killing a Strong Mutated Zombie, Li Keer signaled for Song Jian to bend down and whispered in his ear. Upon hearing this, a trace of coldness appeared at the corners of Song Jians mouth. He had always thought it was his imagination, but since Keer felt it too, that meant the feeling of surveillance was real; It doesnt matter. Some people want to follow us and take advantage of us, or even harm us, but our benefit is not so easy to pick Song Jian whispered in Keers ear; The two of them exchanged a smile and pretended nothing had happened, picking up the items dropped by the monsters and continuing to move forward; Through his 8x scope, Zhao Sihai could clearly see Song Jian bending down and talking to Li Keer while smiling, but he didnt know sign language and had no idea what they were saying. He thought they were happy because of the items dropped by the monsters. Youre quite happy now, but there will be a time when you cry A confident smile emerged at the corners of Zhao Sihais mouth. On their journey, Song Jian and Li Keer cleared out every monster they encountered, allowing Zhao Sihai to follow behind them smoothly. Song Jian and Li Keer spent more than two hours clearing out the monsters they encountered along the way and finally arrived at a small forest. The small forest before them resembled the one where Song Jian had found the Tree Spirit initially. There were no sounds of insects or birds chirping, only cold, eerie winds blowing from the forest, emitting a deep howling sound; Song Jian stood at the edge of the forest, shivering involuntarily. It was daytime, and the sun was shining overhead, but Song Jian felt like he was in a haunted place; As Song Jian looked ahead, the whole forest appeared hazy gray. On the black barren ground, the trunks of the trees were covered in black stripes, forming bizarre patterns that looked like stretched and twisted human figures; The environment here was oppressive and gloomy, and deep in the forest, one could vaguely see a large group of stone tablets randomly embedded in the ground, looking like a discarded graveyard from afar; Little Cheap Brother, this place is so scary. Do we really have to go in? Li Keer wore a frightened expression, clinging tightly to Song Jians clothes; Dont be afraid, its just a game! Song Jian patted Keers head, comforting her softly, although in truth, his heart was pounding as well; Huu, huu- Breaths resounded through the forest, as if a prehistoric behemoth was exhaling; The BOSS information provided by Zhao Sihai is here Song Jian frowned, the forest before him giving him an uneasy feeling and a strong urge to stay away from it; At that moment, Li Ke er suddenly exclaimed, Eh, Little Cheap Brother, the trees here can also be harvested, and the grade seems to be much higher than the previous forest! Song Jian stared at a tree covered in black stripes, and after a moment, faint yellow words appeared on the tree; Yin Soul Ghost Tree: Material, Gatherable, with a certain chance of collecting Yin Soul Wood; Gathering Requirement: Chopping Skill Level 3 Chapter 72 - 72: Yin Soul Wood Chapter 72: Yin Soul Wood Translator: 549690339 High-quality wood? Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting this kind of thing in the game. Little Cheap Brother, my Chopping Skill is only at level 2 Li Keer made a troubled face. Thats okay, there are plenty of ordinary trees in this park. You can start harvesting those until your chopping skill is upgraded to level three. Then you can collect these high-quality Yin Soul Ghost Trees. Along the way, Song Jian had already spotted many ordinary trees in the park. Li Keer can collect the trees herself without the need to compete, so her Chopping Skill will level up quickly. Alright, Little Cheap Brother, Ill go level up my Chopping Skill! Li Keer ran towards a standard quality tree, wielding her iron axe to hew it. Impatiently, Song Jian advanced towards a Yin Soul Ghost Tree and threw a punch at it. Sheesh, this Ghost Tree is hard, and its icy cold! Song Jian massaged his wrist. The Ghost Tree was harder than typical rock, leaving his fingers numb after a single punch. Plus, the Ghost Tree was filled with a frosty Yin energy that would infiltrate his body with every punch. System: You are harvesting the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. You have touched the Ghost Trees Yin energy, causing you to lose 2 Yin Attribute Damage. Your innate skill Thick Skinned has been triggered, negating 2 Yin Attribute Damage. Final damage is zero. Who wouldve thought my talent would be so versatile. Song Jian smirked slightly as he continued to punch the tree. Thud, thud, thud- The Yin Soul Ghost Tree rocked continuously. After a while, a large piece of splintered wood crumbled from the Ghost Tree, transformed into a white light, and flew into Song Jians inventory. System: Youve harvested 145 units of wood. Wow, is the quantity of wood this high? Got 145 units in just one go? Wouldnt an entire tree yield thousands of units then? Song Jians eyes lit up. He was initially just interested in the Yin Soul Wood, but even without it, the ordinary wood is also abundant. This place is a sacred land for harvesting wood, far better than the area where Tree Spirits are located. Song Jian initially planned to gather wood from the Tree Spirit area after defeating the BOSS, but now it seemed unnecessary. He could directly collect wood from here. Zhao Sihai, who was hiding hundreds of meters away in a small pavilion, was scowling. Leaning on a wooden chair and looking at Song Jian through an 8x scope, he wondered, Whats this guy up to? Why is he harvesting wood now? Zhao Sihai observed attentively for a while, sensing something unusual about the pitch-black forest. The Ghost Trees were significantly different from ordinary trees. Once he took a closer look, he understood why Song Jian was gathering wood instead of fighting the BOSS. Shit! I discovered this place first, its mine. Now this kids taking advantage of it. Zhao Sihai seethed, his heart throbbing painfully. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching one Yin Soul Ghost tree after another fall down, it felt like Song Jian was cutting off slabs of flesh from Zhao Sihais body. Each harvested Ghost Tree felt like a bloody chunk of meat being sliced off. The pain was so intense that Zhao Sihai almost stopped breathing. Mine, mine, all of these are mine Zhao Sihai muttered to himself. Several times, hed been tempted to pull the trigger, instantly putting an end to Song Jian who was stealing his Ghost Trees, but in the end, he restrained himself. Go ahead, keep harvesting. Youre collecting for me. Soon, the stuff in your inventory, the BOSS loot, even your life, will all be mine, Zhao Sihai muttered to himself, holding back his raging anger. The quantity of wood in Song Jians inventory was rapidly increasing Eight thousand units Nine thousand units Ten thousand units Fifteen thousand units Song Jian had even forgotten about the Level 5 Elite BOSS, as he transformed into a diligent lumberjack, destructively harvesting the Yin Soul Ghost Trees. After an unknown amount of time, Song Jians inventory had accumulated over thirty thousand units of wood, when cheers rang out from behind. Wow, Ive leveled up! My Chopping Skill is at level three now! Li Keer hopped excitedly towards Song Jian. Thud- Song Jian punched the Yin Soul Ghost Tree again, leaving only a stump barely three inches from the ground. System: Youve harvested 320 units of wood. System: Your Chopping Skill has leveled up to level 5. System: Your Barehanded Combat Skill (Palm Strike) (Basic) has leveled up to level 5. Chopping Skill: Passive, Level 5; When chopping trees, efficiency increases by 30%, probability of obtaining rare wood Increases by 10%. Barehanded Combat Skill (Palm Strike) (Basic): Passive, Level 5; Increases palm strike power by 30%, Constitution +1. Song Jian was pleased to see that both his Chopping Skill and Barehanded Combat had leveled up to 5. Constitution +1? So leveling up a passive skill to 5 increases ones attributes? Song Jians eyes lit up at the sight of the attribute increase in the Level 5 Barehanded Combat Skill. Song Jians Constitution had already reached 7 points, his Vitality Points had increased from the original 250 to 270. His strength had increased a little further. Little Cheap Brother, youre harvesting so quickly! Youve already harvested such a large area! Li Keer looked at the field of stumps in surprise and declared, Looks like I need to work harder too, hmph! With that, Li Keer approached a Yin Soul Ghost Tree, lifted her iron axe, and struck it with all her might. Thud- Li Keer cried out, Its so hard! I can barely hold onto the axe! After a moment, she shivered, Its, so cold! Why is chopping down a tree this cold? Ah, it even reduces Vitality Points! Hmph, this is one naughty tree! said Li Keer to herself, before lifting her small iron axe and striking the Yin Soul Ghost Tree again. Keer, watch your Vitality Points. If they drop too low, rest a while on the side to recover your Vitality. Song Jian called out. Rest easy, Little Cheap Brother, I know! Li Keer replied, resisting the icy cold that flowed from the Ghost Tree and continued to harvest diligently. Song Jian gave Li Keer an anxious glance, shook his head slightly, and continued to harvest the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. A moment later, a Yin Soul Ghost Tree collapsed with a crash, transformed into white light, and flew into Song Jians inventory. Amid the white light, there was a strip of black light. System: You have used the Chopping Skill and harvested 290 units of wood. System: You have used the Chopping Skill and accidentally received 1 unit of Yin Soul Wood. A piece of black iron-like wood was quietly lying in another slot in Song Jians inventory, emitting a faint glow. Chapter 73 - 73: Zombie Carrying a Monument Chapter 73: Zombie Carrying a Monument Translator: 549690339 Yin Soul Wood, Grade 3 material, can be used to create special items. Usage Requirements: None. Having collected more than twenty Yin Soul Ghost Trees, only one piece of Yin Soul Wood appeared. It was only after upgrading to level five Chopping Skill that they were able to collect such a rare piece. It indicated how precious Yin Soul Wood was. This property description isnt clear. Special items, what kind of special items? Song Jian frowned lightly, staring at the piece of Yin Soul Wood in the bundle for a long while. However, he couldnt figure anything out, so he had to put it aside and place it together with the hard pine wood. Hard Pine Wood is also a third-grade wood, but Song Jian subtly felt that Yin Soul Woods properties should be stronger than Hard Pine Woods. After all, apart from being hard, Hard Pine Wood didnt have any other characteristics, whereas aside from being hard, Yin Soul Wood also had a chilling, gloomy aura. Li Keer began to reinvigorate herself from the side, heave-ho, heave-ho. Holding a small, delicate iron ax, she chopped Ghost Trees, took a break to eat a piece of fried meat to recover her Vitality Points. The efficiency of third-grade Chopping Skill in collecting Ghost Trees was not very high, but the wood yielded was several times that of previous small woods, which made Li Keers eyes curl up with laughter. As the two carried on with their collection, they headed deeper into the forest. Looking up, Song Jian saw several stone monuments standing on the ground within less than a hundred meters. The inscriptions on them were somewhat blurred and some of them were even crumbling, looking quite dilapidated. As the two were busily collecting Ghost Trees, a horrific howling sound rang out by their ears, startling Li Keer into trembling. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This sound was much like a human screaming at the top of its throat, only more sorrowful. It was full of the brutality and insanity of a beast, like an injured wild animal going mad. Li Keer looked terrified, quickly coming over to Song Jian and whispering through the collar of his shirt, What, what is that thing? Is it a BOSS? Its such a terrifying sound. Song Jian pulled Keer behind a Ghost Tree, peeking out. A robust beast-like creature crouching, with its hands drooping in the likeness of an orangutan. The back of its hands, dragging on the ground, held talons about half a foot long, like sharp daggers, flickering with a chilling light. Its hair was sparse, its skin was rotten, and its upper body was bare. It had a tight leather skirt around its waist, with its thighs protruding, and a layer of black scales subtly appearing. This beast only had one eye, located on its forehead. This eye dominated half of its face, pushing the leftover nose and mouth to the very bottom, making it look repulsive and fierce. On its back, it carried a giant stone monument, about twice as large as the surrounding ones. The surface of the black monument glowed a faint purple and the face of the stone was filled with tiny characters, resembling tadpoles. Song Jian took one look and felt dizzy. Curious, Li Keer peeped and quickly retreated after seeing the creatures appearance. Her quickened breath, numbing scalp, and rapidly beating heart revealed her fear. Song Jian studiously observed the beast for a moment, noticing the small red words floating above it. LV7 Zombie with Monolith (Elite), Vitality Points: 600/600, Characteristics: Super Strength. Song Jians face turned sullen. During the trade, Zhao Sihai had said that the BOSS here was only level five, but the BOSS in front of him was level seven. No wonder the system had said that the accuracy rate of the transaction content was only 92%. Song Jian originally thought the deviation was due to the specific location, but unexpectedly, it was the level of the BOSS that differed. Little Cheap Brother, do we do we fight it? Keer tremulously asked. Fight! Song Jian gritted his teeth: This BOSSS characteristic is super strength, we cant fight it head-on. 111 distract it, Keer you attack from a distance. Control your power during the fight so as not to attract the BOSSS attention to you. Keer nodded and reassured, Dont worry, Little Cheap Brother, I wont OT. Get ready, Im going up! Song Jian charged at the boss, aiming with his pistol and pulling the trigger. Bang, bang- in the blink of an eye, all ten or so bullets plunged into its body, five-six of which precisely hit its head, causing purple-black blood to burst out. Although this BOSSS defense was relatively lower than the Robust Mutant Zombie, it was still limited. Every bullet inflicted two to three points of damage. The bullets that hit the head resulted in around six points of critical damage. However, this damage was a far cry from consequential for a boss with six hundred vitality points. Roar- The Zombie with the Monolith was furious, picking out the bullets embedded in its body, and lungishly lunged at Song Jian using all limbs. Hiss, that monument should weigh at least five to six hundred jin, right? How come it doesnt seem to affect it? Song Jians heart sank, he dared not face it head-on, avoided hastily to one side, changing his gun to a double-barreled shotgun and shot towards the BOSSS backside. Two large shotgun pellets, from the moment of projectile out of the gun barrel, broke into hundreds of tiny steel beads, enveloping the BOSS entirely. A series of damage points interspersed with MISS surged from the BOSSS head. Though the damage was minimal, the amounts were substantial. This course, stripped at least thirty of the BOSSS Vitality Points. The BOSS turned around, roared and charged towards Song Jian. There was no time to retract the shotgun. He could only rollout, dodging the BOSSS attack, hugging the shotgun to his chest. The strong winds grazed his face as if they were small knives cutting into it. Boom- One of the Yin Soul Ghost Trees was directly knocked down by the BOSS, causing a spine-chilling cracking sound. The Ghost tree tumbled down, leaving the BOSS somewhat dazzled by the impact, causing it to stumble slightly, and nearly fall. Song Jian sheathed his double-barreled shotgun, holding Tusk Fang Stinger as he lunged towards the BOSSS back. Simultaneously, Keer aimed at the BOSS with her handheld crossbow, pulling the trigger. She leapt to the left, shooting a half-transparent arrow towards the BOSSS eye. Given that the Zombie with Monolith was a level seven elite monster, its resistance was significantly high. It shook its head slightly and promptly resumed normalcy. Lowering its head, it dodged Keers arrow and charged towards Song Jian. Song Jians dagger pierced into the bosss arm, inflicting thirteen points of damage and an additional poison mark. However, this time around, Song Jian wasnt able to dodge the BOSSS onslaught and was compelled to shield his chest and head to absorb the impact. Boom- Song Jians body was sent flying by the strike, blood spewing out of his mouth. He was well protected by his Zombie Commander Armor. -86 This blow took away more than eighty of Song Jians vitality points. If it were an average player, this hit would have killed them instantly. One-third of his vitality was depleted in an instant, pains shot through his chest and abdomen. Rather than scaring Song Jian, this attack infuriated the ruthlessness hidden within him. Spitting out a mouthful of blood-streaked saliva, Song Jian charged towards the BOSS again. Chapter 74 - 74: 74: Snatching the Monster Chapter 74 - 74: 74: Snatching the MonsterTranslator: 549690339 The hunched zombie, crouching, appeared to be about the same height as Song Jian, but when it straightened its back, its height nearly doubled that of Song Jian, displaying a disparity as large as that between an adult and a child. Seeing Song Jian rushing towards it, the hunched zombie abruptly stands tall, its two fists combined in a joint grasp, and smashes the ground forcefully. Boom- With a loud roar, the ground is violently dented by the hunched zombies punch, shattered stone slabs lying in its wake, as a wave of energy, like a tidal force, charges towards Song Jian. Too close to evade, Song Jian can do nothing but shield his head with both hands and bear the brunt of the attack. Under the impact of the strength, Song Jian feels as though hes standing on cotton, his footing unstable, and he ends up sitting on the ground. The hunched zombie seizes the chance to pounce, rushing to Song Jian and swinging its palm at Song Jian, who is now sitting with his back to the ground. Its three withered fingers, like old tree roots, have sharp nails like little knives, that effortlessly break through Song Jians defense. The armor of the zombies commander emerges, creating a sound as piercing as glass scraping; The nails cut through the armors defense and penetrate Song Jians flesh. Three terrifying, bone-deep gouges appear on Song Jians shoulder. From these wounds, fresh blood continuously spurts out, and Song Jians vitality suddenly drops significantly, along with an added continuous blood loss status. With gritted teeth, Song Jian bears the pain, waves his dagger, and brutally slashes the hunched zombies arm to repel it, hastily grabbing and consuming a fruit from his bag. A flash of red light and Song Jians vitality points increase by 50. Meanwhile, Song Jians left hand presses on his shoulder wound, silently invoking Surgical Treatment in his mind. Instantly, a white light envelopes the wound that rapidly heals the fresh and bloody cut. The continuous blood loss status also disappears from his status bar. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sniper Continuous Shooting From a distance, Li Keer utters softly, and her crossbow bursts into radiance, a series of translucent crossbow bolts shooting towards the hunchedback zombie like a line. Song Jian feels a jolt of surprise in his heart. Li Keers skill inflicts tremendous damage and could easily cause OT. If the BOSS is attracted by Li Keers attack, Song Jian wouldnt stand a chance at drawing the BOSSS attention back to himself in such a short period. Dozens of crossbow bolts cruelly penetrate the hunched zombies back, a series of damage points floating over the BOSSS head. As the BOSSS attention starts to wander, Song Jian, out of desperation, wields his dagger and stabs at the BOSS in a haphazard flurry. Tusk Fang Stinger, after all, is a blue-quality dagger. Even without any active attack skills, each of Song Jians attacks could cause about ten points of damage to the BOSS. Within a few seconds, Song Jian manages to attack the BOSS three times, stacking the Poison Mark up to five layers. Seeing the BOSS turn to charge at Li Keer, Song Jian yells out, Explode! A dense green powder-like mist bursts out from the BOSSS body, detonating the five-layer Poison Mark, causing over a hundred points of damage to the hunched zombie directly. The hunched zombie only sways a bit before continuing its charge at Li Keer. Song Jians left hand presses hard on the ground, a tusk-shaped air mass hastily forms, its piercing whistle echoing as it lunges at the hunched zombie. Earth Teeth Assault! Boom- Blood splatters from the legs of the hunched zombie, both legs soften, and it falls to its knees. Its heavy body collides with the ground, causing a tremor akin to an earthquake. The sight before him left Zhao Sihai, who was hundreds of meters away, utterly terrified. Fie had only heard the bosss roar previously, unable to enter the park hence unable to see the boss proper. Now seeing how terrifyingly powerful the boss was, he was both astounded and relieved; If I were there, I would probably be killed instantly. Zhao Sihai silently thought to himself. Utilizing his eight-times scope, Zhao Sihai kept his sights locked onto the bosss head, prepared to land the final hit at any moment. As long as he was able to inflict damage, he could collect the spoils of war. Once the boss is killed, only a heavily injured Song Jian and a little girl will remain; wont 1 be the ultimate winner then? A sinister smile fluttered at the corner of Zhao Sihais mouth; Seeing the boss lunge towards her, Li Keer was frightened so much that she was slightly shaking, her face paling, but she didnt run, continuously using her crossbow to attack; every strike accompanied by a jump to a spot further away from the boss. She was gradually getting a hang of the Jumping Shot skill; With the use of the Earth Teeth Assault skill, he finally attracted the bosss attention. The boss, like a massive tank, charged towards Song Jian after getting up from the ground; Boom-! The ground quaked. Song Jians face turned ashen at the bosss awe-inspiring momentum, knowing that he would be instantly killed if hit head-on by the boss; In a rush, Song Jian dodged behind a Yin Soul Ghost Tree. The boss, with a bellow, charged full-force into the big tree, causing it to split in half and the upper part of its trunk to fly back with a whoosh; A gust of fierce wind made Song Jian lose more than thirty vitality points just by being hit by the wind and wood shavings. Nevertheless, he managed to evade the bosss attack; In a single leap, Song Jian landed on the bosss back, grabbed the edge of the stele with one hand, and brandished his dagger towards the back of the bosss neck with the other hand. The boss stood upright, continuously trying to reach backward, but was unable to touch Song Jian; One strike, two strikes, three strikes Tusk Fang Stinger finally broke the bosss defense, fiercely penetrating his flesh. Purple-black blood splattered out, and a critical hit with over 60 points of damage drifted above the bosss head; With its vitality points already falling below two hundred, the boss, whose original vitality points were 600, frenziedly crashed its back into a Ghost Tree in an attempt to shake Song Jian off. Seeing that the Poison Mark was once again stacked to five layers, Song Jian quickly shouted, Burst!; The explosion of another green mist caused the boss to stumble and fall to the ground. Song Jian took the opportunity to roll off, raised his dagger high in both hands, and brutally stabbed it down into the bosss single eye on his forehead; Damn it, I cant wait any longer, if I do, the boss will be killed by him! Seeing the bosss vitality points dropping to less than a hundred, Zhao Sihais heart pounded as he aimed for the bosss head and pulled the trigger; The boss, seeing Song Jian thrust towards his eye, displayed an expression of terror on his face, letting out a roar as he violently turned to the side; Boom-! A loud rumble echoed as a sniper bullet fiercely burrowed into the bosss shoulder blade, directly blowing half of his shoulder into a spray of flesh; Someone is stealing my kill! Song Jian was startled, seeing that the boss had only a dozen or so vitality points remaining, he hurriedly swung his dagger, harvesting the last dozen points of vitality; The boss, drained of vitality, struggled to get up, but his movements grew weaker and weaker. Eventually, he collapsed, with a large puddle of purple-black tainted blood seeping out slowly from beneath him; Song Jian didnt have time to check the bosss drops, he quickly used a Vitality Recovery Fruit, while darting behind a Ghost Tree; By now, Keer had already crouched down and began hiding away. Watching his vitality points being gradually restored, Song Jians expression turned increasingly stern. Chapter 75 - 75: 75: Little Purple Chapter 75 - 75: 75: Little PurpleTranslator: 549690339 Ever since entering the park, Song Jian had always felt he was being watched, understanding that someone was attempting to be a sneak attacker. Thus, while battling monsters, he dedicated half of his attention to his surroundings; What Song Jian didnt expect was that Zhao Sihai was using a long-range sniper rifle, observing them with eight-times magnification, which is why he didnt notice anything suspicious. Getting distracted during a battle with a boss is life-threatening, getting distracted in front of a tomb-bearing zombie is just as good as committing suicide; If the tomb-bearing zombie hadnt flinched from Song Jian poking its eye, causing it to twist its body, the shot would have hit directly, causing weak point damage, the boss would really have been taken by this sneak attacker; Thinking about it, Song Jian broke out in a cold sweat: If he aimed for me and not the boss Thinking of that, Song Jian immediately pulled out a Vitality Recovery Fruit, bumping his vitality, which had dropped below half, back up; Little Cheap Brother, someone wants to steal our monster! From a distance, Li Keer yelled out in frustration; I know, Keer, be careful, dont show your head. Hes carrying a sniper rifle, he might blow your head off! Song Jian replied; Li Keer hid behind the Ghost Tree, her little eyes flickering, her brows furrowed. After thinking for a while, she took out a fingernail-sized egg from her inventory. The eggs shell was purple, with tiny golden specks on it, looking like stars. Looks like I have to hatch it now! Li Keer sighed like a grown-up, frowning as she pricked her finger, squeezing the wound hard; This was a pet egg, probably the first one in the game. Li Keer received a task to enhance the attributes of the pet egg, but she hadnt had time to complete it yet. If she hatched it now, the enhancement task would fail; Li Keer frowned, struggling for a while, only managing to squeeze out a drop of blood which she smeared onto the shell of the egg; When the blood touched the eggshell, it stirred for a moment before slowly dissipating, as if it was absorbed by the egg. In an instant, a dazzling golden light appeared. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Crack crack- Cracks began to form on the eggshells surface and in a short while, a translucent bird the size of a fist emerged from the shell; The eggshell began to slowly dissolve and as the little bird bent down to eat it all, its body seemed to grow a little more; After fluffing up its feathers twice, the little bird took flight, hovering in front of Keer; The bird was covered in light purple feathers, its ruby-red eyes two bright spots on its translucent body, making it look like a piece of crystal artwork; Youre purple, so Ill call you Little Purple. Keer looked at the bird, the corner of her mouth curling into a smile, as she reached out to pat its head. Chirp chirp- Little Purple chirped as if in agreement with the name she had given; Little Purple, find the person who wants to attack us! Lee Keer commanded; The air around Little Purple began to ripple, making her formerly translucent body fully invisible, just like a body of clear fluid in motion. If you didnt look carefully, you would have difficulty spotting her; Leaving a vague trace in the air, Little Purple flew into the distance; Keers eyes were half-closed, her vision now synchronized with Little Purple, feeling as if she herself were flying through the air. She flew over the forest, crossing a small path, and in the middle of a dried-up lake, in an abandoned wooden pavilion, Zhao Sihai was lying on a bench, aiming his sniper rifle at the tree where Song Jian was hiding; Damn it, if it the boss hadnt moved, the last hit would have been mine! Zhao Sihai was burning with rage, his eyes glowing red; The person who landed the last hit on the boss would get one-third of the experience points. For a seventh level boss monster, one-third of its experience points were enough for Zhao Sihai to level up once more. Now, Zhao Sihai had only inflicted over a hundred points of damage on the boss, earning him just over a hundred experience points. This amount of experience was equivalent to killing a normal mutated zombie. Although he also earned the right to collect the dropped items, how on earth could Zhao Sihai now dare to fight over the spoils with Song Jian? Once I kill you, everything will be mine! Zhao Sihai had already noticed five or six items that the boss had dropped beside it. There were two blue-quality items, the rest green-quality, and even one item emanating an intense black light. All this nearly drove Zhao Sihai insane with jealousy. I should have shot that kid first instead of trying to nab the last hit on that boss! Zhao Sihai regretted a bit; However, this thought was fleeting. If he hadnt inflicted any damage on the boss, he wouldnt have been able to claim the loot from the boss. If the dropped loot remained unclaimed, it would disappear after a period of time instead of letting someone else profit from it; You jerk, so it was you, hmph! With her eyes closed, Li Keer huffed softly and looked towards the direction where Song Jian was hiding. At this moment, while Song Jian was hidden behind a tree, he was unsure of what to do next. He knew the range of the sniper rifle was wide, and only from hearing the gunshots could he tell that the person aiming at him was in the direction of the park entrance, but he had no idea where exactly the person was. What should I do? Just drag it out until nightfall? Song Jian furrowed his brow; If it dragged on until nightfall, he could take advantage of the night to search for that person. However, monsters became more violent at night, and that person wouldnt keep watching him. Furthermore, even if that person were to leave, Song Jian wouldnt know; Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly heard Li Keers voice. Little Cheap Brother, I found that guy. Im sharing my vision with you, accept it! Soon, a system notification popped up in front of Song Jian; System: Player Li Keer has requested vision sharing with you, do you agree? Shared vision? What kind of skill is that? Song Jian was confused but chose to accept nonetheless. Song Jian immediately felt as if he had gained another pair of eyes, which were looking at the ground from the air. For a moment, he felt slightly dizzy, and quickly closed his eyes to feel better; Thats the little pavilion in the middle of the park? Through Little Purples vision, Song Jian surveyed the surroundings, finally identifying the persons whereabouts; This little pavilion was at least five to six hundred meters away from the ghost tree forest where Song Jian was hiding. No wonder he had only vaguely sensed someones gaze but couldnt identify that persons location; So its you, hmph, as long as I know where you are, things will become much easier. Just you wait! Song Jians eyes flashed with a murderous intent; In this game, Song Jian had always been reluctant to hunt down players. After all, everyone only had one life in the game. If you die in the game, you die in real life as well. But now, Song Jian had sentenced Zhao Sihai to death in his heart; Chapter 76 - 76: 76: Small Pavilion Chapter 76 - 76: 76: Small PavilionTranslator: 549690339 | Zhao Sihais eight-fold scope was always aiming at the Ghost Tree where Song Jian was hiding. Each shot with the M24 required the bolt to be pulled back. The time it took was short for ordinary people, but for Song Jian who was already at level seven, a second or two was enough time to do a lot of things. Therefore, even though Zhao Sihai still had the upper hand, he was panicking on the inside, daring not to let his guard down for a moment. Sweat was slowly seeping from Zhao Sihais forehead. Afraid to wipe it away, he watched as a drop slid pass his eyebrows, and fell into his eye. Zhao Sihai felt a sting and involuntarily twitched his eye. Just then, the Ghost Tree he had been aiming at suddenly had a shadow dart out from the left. Zhao Sihai pulled the trigger instinctively. Bang- With a loud bang, a look of joy filled Zhao Sihais face. Hit! he exclaimed. But before Zhao Sihai could even get up, through his eight-fold scope, he saw another figure dash out from the right side of the Ghost Tree. The object he hit earlier turned out to be nothing more than a worn-out blood-stained shirt. Damn, how can this be! Zhao Sihai was momentarily panicked, quickly pulled the bolt back, but when he went to aim at Song Jian again, he found the man had begun to serpentinely move. After Song Jian used his shirt to obscure Zhao Sihais view, he rushed from behind the Ghost Tree towards Zhao Sihais position, zigzagging his way through treetops and rocks, avoiding the enemys line of sight. With Song J fans agility of level 5, his running speed could already rival an elite human athlete. Zhao Sihai was caught off guard, trying to predict Song Jians movement to secure a hit. Bang- Another Ghost Tree behind Song Jian was shot, leaving a large crater the size of a bowl. Zhao Sihais right hand shook slightly as he pulled back the rifle bolt again, searching for Song Jian. Bang, bang,bang- Wood chips flew, rocks crumbled. Song Jian managed to avoid several attacks from Zhao Sihai by relying on his own speed and surrounding objects. After several empty shots, Zhao Sihai slowly began to panic. Seeing his ammo pouch was reduced to only five or six bullets, he didnt dare to shoot recklessly. He took a glance at the dry lake in the center of the pavilion and the wide-open area dozens of meters around him and felt a little relieved. Even if he manages to close in, without any cover around here, he can only be an easy target for me! Zhao Sihai muttered to himself. Sniper bullets were too expensive. Zhao Sihai had only managed to buy regular bullets for his sniper rifle. The higher-damage explosive and armor-piercing bullets were merely a fantasy for him. If not for Song Jian giving him thirty Doomsday Coins yesterday, he wouldnt have been able to afford even these few bullets. After Song Jian threw out his coat, he revealed a Zombie Commander Armor on his upper body. The metal scales shimmered under the sun, making Song Jian look like a medieval warrior launching an assault to his enemies. After reaching a large rock on the edge of the Central Lake, Song Jian began to rest, panting heavily. The short distance of a few hundred meters had taken a lot out of him, leaving him on the verge of life and death, like dancing on the edge of a cliff where any misstep could lead to disaster. He consumed another Vitality Recovery Fruit, refilling his Vitality Points. Now, there were only three Vitality Recovery Fruits1 left in his inventory. If it werent for you, my losses wouldnt have been this great! Song Jian cursed inwardly. items like the Vitality Recovery Fruit was like a trump card that could turn the tide of the battle before any healing potions were available. If not for it, Song Jian wouldnt have dared to charge at Zhao Sihai. Instead, he would have picked up the loot dropped by the boss and run away immediately. Come on, I want to see how youre going to cross! Zhao Sihai was staring at the rock several dozen meters away, mumbling to himself. Song Jian, hiding behind the rock, was out of ideas for a moment. The emptiness in front of him was a wide-open field plus a dried-up Central Lake. If he wanted to get to the pavilion in the middle of the lake, it would take at least ten seconds; enough time for the other side to shoot five to six rounds. Without any cover, Song Jian didnt dare to bet his life on the opponents accuracy. Keer, can you distract him for a bit? Give me a few seconds, that would be enough! Song Jian turned to Li Keer who was hiding a few Ghost Trees away from him. Emmmm, Little Cheap Brother, I can let Little Purple distract him, but Little Purples attack is too weak, Im afraid she couldnt last long Keer seemed hesitant. Its fine, a few seconds will do Song Jians spirit perked up. With just a few seconds, he could rush within ten meters of the man. By that time, an Earth Teeth Assault would surely make the man regret his life! Alright then. Keer seemed a bit hesitant. Little Purple had just been summoned, her attack was extremely weak. Even an ordinary human being could kill her easily if they managed to grab her. Little Purple, attack that man! Ke er commanded mentally. Chirp chirp- A sound from Little Purple came across Keers ear. Zhao Sihai wiped the sweat from the corner of his eye during the pause. His breathing began to increase, tightly staring at the rock. The moment he noticed any movements, he would pull the trigger. He has at most half vitality left. All 1 need is one shot, and 1 can bring him down. I still have the upper hand! Zhao Sihai analyzed calmly, self-motivating himself. Just then, Zhao Sihai suddenly felt a weak current of air coming from above. He looked up instinctively but found nothing. Study it carefully, Zhao Sihai suddenly widened his eyes, what was that? About a dozen meters above his head, a transparent mass of air was falling quickly towards him. The fist-sized mass, barely noticeable unless you had sharp eyes like Zhao Sihai, was incredibly fast. Before Zhao Sihai could even react, the thing landed on his face with a smack. A sharp pain came from his right eye, a critical hit of over 30 points floated above his head. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Li Keers pet Little Purple has attacked you, causing a critical damage of 32 points to your right eye, leading to functional damage. Your right eye is blinded. Ah, whats this On reflex, Zhao Sihai sprang up from the wooden bench, waving his arms wildly to guard his face. Blood trickled from his right eye, staining half of his face red. The muscles on his face twisted in pain. Zhao Sihais mind went blank as the sudden attack sent him into a panic. At this moment, Song Jian, like a freed tiger, rushed towards the small pavilion in the center of the lake. Chapter 77 - 77: 77: Understanding Skills Chapter 77 - 77: 77: Understanding SkillsTranslator: 549690339 Hey, well done, Little Purple! Seeing how Little Purple had inflicted over thirty critical damage points on Zhao Sihai, Li Keer was so excited that she nearly jumped for joy. Little Purple was just freshly hatched, and nearly had no attack power. Its main purpose right now was to share its field of vision and to act as a scout. For Song Jians sake, Li Keer was ready to sacrifice Little Purple, but she did not expect such an astonishing outcome. Taking advantage of this moment, Song Jian had already rushed into the dried-up central lake. However, he did not run in a straight line, but continued with his zigzag route. Zhao Sihai was swaying his hands about, trying to shoo away Little Purple. He couldnt see Little Purple but he could sense its presence. I seem to have overlooked somethingZhao Sihai suddenly realized with a change in expression. Damn, that guy will seize this opportunity to charge at me. Only now did he remember Song Jian. Despite the stinging pain in his eyes, he gazed out of the wooden pavilion to see Song Jian who had already sprinted into the central lake and was rapidly heading towards him. Ignoring Little Purple, Zhao Sihai quickly picked up his sniper rifle. Without even using the scope, he pulled the trigger in Song Jians direction. Boom- Less than one foot to the left of Song Jian, dirt spewed up to three feet high, forming a large, deep pit on the ground. Even while sprinting, Song Jian continually switched directions to dodge. The power of the sniper rifle was too great for Song Jian not to defend against. Boom, Boom, Boom- After missing several shots, Zhao Sihai was left with just two sniper bullets. His eyes glistening with a wolf-like determination. If he doesnt die, then 1 will! Taking a deep breath, he endured the excruciating pain to calm himself. Little Purple was constantly attacking him from above, pecking at his head. But it didnt do much damage, occasionally jumping out a number -1 or -2. Song Jian was getting closer and closer to the wooden pavilion, but Zhao Sihai didnt pull the trigger. He just stood there like a statue, aiming his sniper rifle at Song Jian. Thirty meters Twenty-five meters Twenty meters Song Jian was getting closer and closer to Zhao Sihai. Zhao Sihai held his sniper rifle, its barrel slightly swinging but never leaving Song Jians body. He knew he didnt have many chances. If he failed, and Song Jian got close, Song Jian would definitely not let him go. In the dark, Zhao Sihai felt that even with his eyes closed, he could still sense Song Jians presence. His spirit had locked on him, even with his eyes shut, he could see his opponents charging movements. Thats the feeling, thats it Zhao Sihai trembled with excitement. He felt that his next shot would definitely hit Song Jian. He had never been so confident. Boom- As Song Jian charged within a range of ten meters, Zhao Sihai finally pulled the trigger. This shot was aimed perfectly in Song Jians path, making it seem as if Song Jian had run into the bullet himself. A colossal vitality loss of one hundred and eighty points floated above Song Jians head. His body violently convulsed, revealing a patch of shattered armor around the size of a fist on his shoulder with radial fractures around it. Behind the broken armor was a bloody, deep hole where you could see white bones, blood vessels, and nerve tissues. His entire left shoulder seemed to be on the verge of being ripped off. Song Jian felt a burst of severe pain, then a numbness spread from the wound. He could no longer feel his left shoulder, and his left arm was hanging limply, swinging back and forth with his momentum. I hit him! Zhao Sihai thrilled inwardly. System: You have understood the skill Hearts Eye in combat. A melodious system prompt resounded by Zhao Sihais ear, making him burst into laughter. Haha, fortune favors the brave. Just like in real life, you have to dare to fight in the game too. I will definitely make a name for myself in this bizarre game! Zhao Sihai laughed uproariously. He hadnt realized that even though he had hit Song Jian with one shot, he didnt kill him. In Zhaos mind, nobody could have more than a hundred and fifty vitality points. Even a level seven player, having lost a hundred and eighty vitality points, wouldnt be much different from a corpse. By the time Zhao Sihai looked at Song Jian with a face full of joy, he found Song Jian bending over with his right hand pressing against the ground. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped energy cluster charged towards Zhao Sihai. A deafening sound heralded the arrival of something with a chilling presence, radiating from his neck down his spine to the back of his head. Every hair on his forearm stood on end from the incoming threat. Zhao Sihai had experienced this before when he was kidnapped by a few men dressed in black. When one of them pressed a gun against his forehead, he felt the same way, scaring him enough to wet his pants. How could this happen Zhao Sihai couldnt fathom why Song Jian was still alive but now wasnt the time to ponder this, he needed to dive away. But as he moved, the fang-shaped energy cluster also slightly changed direction, colliding harshly against him. Boom- Zhao Sihais massive body was thrown into the air, suffering more than sixty points of damage, and his legs snapped. His chest and stomach were in severe pain, and a foul taste filled his mouth as he spewed out a mouthful of blood. The original hundred vitality points Zhao Sihai had were reduced to less than five after this hit. System: Your vitality is down to three points, you are in a critical state, and your speed is reduced by 100%. You will die if you dont get effective treatment within 30 seconds! Whywhy is this happening Zhao Sihai looked blankly at the sky, his entire body devoid of energy. He couldnt even twitch his little finger, could only wait silently for death to come. Song Jian glanced at the wound on his left arm, which was the closest he had ever come to death. Being able to personally experience the power of a sniper rifle and not die was something very few people could do in the real world. Surgical Treatment! A ray of white light appeared out of thin air and fell on his wound, instantly making the numb left arm wound feel refreshing. Threads of pain began to emerge and the previous broken bones and bleeding had also disappeared. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From severe injury to moderate injury, the potential of this surgical treatment is greater than 1 had imagined! A hint of surprise shone in Song Jians eyes. Standing up, Song Jian looked towards the wooden pavilion, Zhao Sihai was lying on the floor of the pavilion. If it wasnt for the faint rising and falling of his chest, Song Jian would have thought that he was already dead. Sniper rifle! A scorching desire appeared in Song Jians eyes. Such a powerful weapon, once he obtained it, would be a huge boost to his strength. Thinking of this, Song Jian couldnt help but quicken his pace and rushed towards the wooden pavilion. Chapter 78 - 78: Destruction Chapter 78: Destruction Translator: 549690339 Zhao Sihai knew he had lost the gamble, and the bet he placed was his own life. Seeing Song Jian rushing towards him, he accepted his fate with calmness in his eyes. The winner is king, and the loser is the enemy. Huh, this time, Im just unlucky Zhao Sihai muttered softly, his gaze falling on the M24 sniper rifle in his arms. He knew why Song Jian was rushing at him so quickly. His goal was definitely the sniper rifle in his hands. A self-mocking smile appeared on Zhao Sihais face, realizing that he was not even worth a sniper rifle. What 1 cant have, 1 wont let you have either. Hatred appeared on Zhao Sihais face. After staring at the sniper rifle for a moment, he chose to destroy it. Click- A crisp cracking sound came from inside the sniper rifle. The entire gun started to disintegrate, turning into crystal-clear light points and slowly disappearing. Song Jian rushed into the pavilion, only to see the sniper rifle already halfway disintegrated and quickly vanishing. His face turned grim. Haha, theres no way 1 would let you have this sniper rifle. Zhao Sihai laughed heartily, spitting out blood as he spoke to Song Jian. Seeing Song Jians flushed face made Zhao Sihai feel very satisfied. This sniper rifle had immense power. For any player, it was a deadly weapon capable of killing most players instantly from a kilometer away. After disintegrating the sniper rifle, Zhao Sihai closed his eyes, looking ready to die. For a moment, Song Jian couldnt bring himself to attack. Killing him now, isnt it the same as murdering someone in reality? Doubts began to seep into Song Jians heart. His past twenty-year life experience in reality made it hard for him to accept becoming a murderer. While hesitating, Song Jian suddenly noticed the ring on Zhao Sihais right index finger starting to disintegrate into tiny pieces of light. He immediately realized that Zhao Sihai was taking the opportunity to destroy all the items in his inventory and on his body. You deserve to die! Song Jians eyes turned red with anger as he felt a surge of fury rush to his head. His own mercy had become a tool for the other party to mock him with. Song Jian quickly drew his pistol, aimed it at Zhao Sihais forehead, and pulled the trigger. Bang! A hole as thick as a finger appeared on Zhao Sihais forehead. System: You have killed player Zhao Sihai. The system determines this as self-defense; this kill does not increase your Kill Value. Zhao Sihais mouth curled up slightly, as if mocking Song Jians tenderness, giving him the opportunity to destroy all the items and equipment in his inventory. Song Jian realized that Zhao Sihai was destroying all the items he had, which filled him with rage and led him to kill Zhao Sihai. But after calming down and looking at Zhao Sihais body, a complex feeling emerged in his heart. With a soft sigh, Song Jian felt as if he had stepped onto a completely different path. After Zhao Sihais death, a package emitting a faint glow appeared next to his body. It contained all the supplies he had left behind. When a character dies in the game, all the items in their inventory and on their body will drop. Song Jian shook his head and touched the package. Immediately, a supply interface appeared before his eyes. Just as expected, Zhao Sihai had almost destroyed all his items. In the supply interface, only three items were left: a bullet for a 7.72 mm M24 sniper rifle, three Doomsday Coins, and a Skill Scroll. Doomsday Coins cannot be destroyed. The sniper rifle bullet was obviously left behind by Zhao Sihai to mock Song Jian, but the appearance of the Skill Scroll surprised Song Jian. Why would he leave me a Skill Scroll? Song Jian raised his eyebrows somewhat disbelievingly. The value of a Skill Scroll was huge. Even basic passive skills were sold for more than five hundred Doomsday Coins in the Doomsday Supermarket. Song Jian focused on the Skill Scroll, and soon, the properties of the Skill Scroll slowly emerged. Skill Scroll: Eye of the Mind; Effect, use to acquire Eye of the Mind skill. Eye of the Mind (Active), first level, skill effect, using mental lock on target has a 15% chance to find the targets weak spot without alerting the target. Can be used in conjunction with other skills; Skill cost: 10 Spirit Points. Beneath the properties of the Skill Scroll was a line of yellow text explaining. If the items dropped from the target upon death is less than three kinds, a random skill from the targets skill bar will be dropped! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This system is quite ruthless. Although it says its random, I bet its taken the most valuable skill from Zhao Sihais skill bar. Song Jian took a deep breath, realizing that if it wasnt for Zhao Sihai destroying all his items and equipment, this skill wouldnt have appeared in the supply interface. This is clearly a support skill, and whats more, it consumes Spirit Points. 1 finally have a mainstream skill. Song Jian always believed that skills should consume Spirit Points, not Vitality Points. The active skills he had before all consumed Vitality Points, which made Song Jian feel that those skills consuming Vitality Points were all non-mainstream. Emptied the supply interface, Song Jian decided to use the Skill Scroll. Little Cheap Brother, lets quickly pick up the items dropped by the boss. Li Keer shouted from the dried-up lakeside. Right, there are still the items dropped by the boss! Song Jian slapped his forehead, almost forgetting about it. He threw a glance back at Zhao Sihais body, let out a sigh, and rushed to the stone forest. The two quickly returned to the stone forest. In the middle of the toppled stone tablets lay the body of the undead zombie beast, with several items dropped next to it. Why is this item emitting black light? Li Keer curiously picked up the only item emitting black light. Items in the game were categorized based on their quality, ranging from damaged, ordinary, excellent, to outstanding, assigned the colors grey, white, green, and blue respectively. Beyond these were the rare silver and gold items. But black items were unheard of. This looks like the stone tablet carried on the back of the boss its an accessory, but the attributes are trash, only increases one Vitality Point! Li Keer read the black items attributes and immediately scrunched her face, tossing it to Song Jian. Little Cheap Brother, this item can be brought back to the real world. You should keep it. Li Keer smiled cutely as she spoke. Unknown Tablet (Black), Accessory, Equip Effect: Increase one Vitality Point; Use Requirement: none; Can be brought out of the game: yes. Song Jian shook his head and placed the stone tablet into the inventory column. Li Keer then picked up two blue-quality items, one in each hand, scrutinizing them with furrowed brows, seemingly finding it difficult to make a decision. After a long while, Li Keer handed the item in her right hand to Song Jian and said, Little Cheap Brother, we each get a blue-quality item. This one is for you! Chapter 79 - 79: Pendant Chapter 79: Pendant Translator: 549690339 Song Jian could naturally see the properties of these two items. The remarkable item given to him by Li Keer was called Reality Pouch Extension Slot, which could expand the pouch column to carry an additional item into the real world; And the item Li Keer chose was a blue-quality hat. This hat, fashioned like an owl, came with an Eagle Eye Skill that offered a +10 vision effect; Li Keer must have liked the design of this hat, as she hesitated for a while before choosing it; Of the other remaining green-quality materials, Song Jian only chose the ones useful for making medicine, giving the rest to Li Keer; After splitting the loot, the two shared a smile and continued to gather Yin Soul Ghost Trees; Song Jian immediately used the Reality Pouch Extension Slot. His pouch originally had just one gold-bordered slot. Now, there were two, meaning that Song Jian could bring two items from the game into the real world each time he exited the game; Song Jian was unsure whether further Yin Soul Ghost Trees would appear after these ones had been gathered. While ordinary trees used to grow back the day after they were chopped down, some special trees, like the pine tree that emitted a golden light, would not reappear; Heave-ho, heave-ho Just as Song Jian was gathering the Yin Soul Ghost Trees, he glanced at Li Keer and saw her wielding a small pickaxe, hammering at a stele; Song Jian was shocked and hurriedly asked, Keer, what are you doing? Li Keer turned her head and smiled, Little Cheap Brother, Im gathering stone materials. Its easier to extract than tree materials. These steles could also be gathered? Song Jian was taken aback. After all, these steles had perhaps been around for hundreds of years, and the inscriptions on them might have been written by someone famous. Each one was a historical relic. Looking at the shattered steles that Li Keer struck apart, Song Jian was left speechless; Alright then, its just a game after all, Song Jian thought to himself; Time flew by quickly. Hours later, Song Jian had completely gathered all the Yin Soul Ghost Trees around him, leaving behind nothing but low stumps. By now, he had more than a hundred thousand units of wood in his inventory, including thirteen Yin Soul Woods; Glancing at the sky, he noticed that quite some time remained before sunset. Song Jian looked at Li Keer then began walking toward a stele; Thump, thump, thump- After three hits, the stele shattered, and a white light flew into Song Jians inventory; Three hundred and sixty-eight units of stone materials. How can there be so many? Song Jian was startled. Looking at the steles, there were several hundred. This made Song Jian excited, Seems like I can gather all the resources for my safe house construction today. Haha! System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 2; The efficiency of mining rocks increased by 10% System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 3; The efficiency of mining rocks increased by 15% System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 4; The efficiency of mining rocks increased by 20% In just a few hours, Song Jian gathered hundreds of steles. Perhaps because these steles have a higher level than the usual stones, Song Jians Mining Skill improved rapidly. In a matter of hours, it had already upgraded to Level 4; Little Cheap Brother, its getting dark. Should we leave? Li Keer checked the sky. It was about six or seven in the evening, half an hour more till nightfall. Glancing at his inventory, his stone materials were nearly a hundred thousand units. Ahead were around thirty to fifty steles. After some hesitation, Song Jian gritted his teeth and said, Lets gather all these steles before we go. Monsters regained their original properties and doubled their strength at night. Ordinary players couldnt compete with them. Only Song Jian dared to venture out in the night; The world gradually grew darker and quieter. Li Keer was no longer gathering stones but stayed close to Song Jian instead. From time to time, she looked fearfully into the pitch darkness; Theres one last stele. Well go back after gathering it, Song Jian rubbed Li Keers head comfortingly; Alright, alright. It feels scary here at night, Li Keer nodded; Song Jian swung his fists at the last stele; Clang- Phew-Its so hard! Song Jian felt as though he had hit an alloy of steel. The stele did not budge, and the recoil made it feel as if his hand bones would snap; Just then, a silver gleam from the crescent moon in the sky fell on the stele, which immediately absorbed it, plunging the surroundings back into darkness; Song Jian blinked. What had just happened was momentary and felt like an illusion. He turned to look at Li Keer, who was staring with her mouth agape and a surprised look on her face; This stele seems different from the others Song Jian mumbled, stroking his chin; Has this stele become spirit-possessed? Li Keer suddenly suggested; I hope not Song Jian frowned. The moonlight being absorbed earlier by the stele was very reminiscent of the shadow he saw on the roof. This made him start to have second thoughts; After waiting for a long time without anything unusual happening, Song Jian threw a punch out of curiosity. Crack, a crack on the steles surface appeared, running from top to bottom; Crack, crack- Watch, in shock, the stele emitted a series of cracking sounds. And in just a short while, the entire meter-high stele shattered before Song Jians eyes; Song Jian glanced at his fist. The pain from the first punch had just subsided and the second one had managed to shatter the entire stele. It felt a bit unrealistic; System: You have gathered 3000 units of stone materials; System: Your Mining Skill has upgraded to Level 5; Mining Skill: Passive, Level 5, Efficiency of mining rocks increased by 30%, and chances of obtaining rare stones increased by 10%; The three thousand units of stone materials were five to six times more than what he got from the other steles. Furthermore, Song Jian had only recently reached Level 4 in his Mining Skill. There was still a long way to go before reaching Level 5. But now, it had unexpectedly maxed out; Is this what sudden happiness feels like? Song Jian felt like a giant pie had hit him in the head, leaving him feeling slightly dizzy and hypoxic; The last stele had disintegrated into a pile of rubble, leaving behind a three-inch-high stump. On the smooth surface of the stump was a pendant-like item that appeared out of nowhere and was gleaming; This pendant-like item looked like a hollow Hexagram Array and was made of a peculiar metal; Whoosh- S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment the pendant appeared, before Song Jian could react, it flew toward him as if it had a mind of its own, disappeared into his body; Suddenly, Song Jian felt a burning sensation in his chest. When he lifted his armor, he saw a pattern identical to the pendant on his chest. The pattern was slightly raised, as if it had grown out from his muscle; Chapter 80 - 80: 80: The Villa is Occupied Chapter 80 - 80: 80: The Villa is OccupiedTranslator: 549690339 Night Slayer (Foundation), Category: Integrated Hexagram Array, Usage Effect 1: At night, attack power increases by 15%; Usage Effect 2: At night, automatically absorbs moon essence to enhance physical qualities; Usage Effect 3: At night, capable of morphing into a dark cloud, immune to physical attacks, increases resistance by 100%, and can fly on air, inflicting (30+200%*Spirit) damage to targets within range every 10 seconds, dark cloud state lasts for 60 seconds, consumes 1 Spirit Point per second, cooldown time 30 minutes, this skill can be actively released and canceled prematurely; Usage Effect 4: Can be embedded with six spirit talismans to further increase power; What is this thing? Song Jian was somewhat surprised, looking at the Hexagram Star pattern attributes that had merged into his body. Little Cheap Brother, what happened to you? Keer asked Song Jian curiously, Why did you take off your clothes? Cant you see the pattern on my chest? Song Jian looked blank and asked back. What pattern? Theres nothing on your chest! Keer looked confused. Could it be that only 1 can see it? Song Jian muttered to himself. Little Cheap Brother, lets go quickly. Its so dark here, and Im a little scared! Keer whispered, grabbing Song Jians clothes. Alright, alright, lets leave right away Song Jian smiled slightly, holding Keers hand as they walked out of the park. The night was a time for monsters to rampage, and the roars and howls of various creatures echoed around them. Each one emitted a ferocious aura. Song Jian, holding Keer, summoned his motorcycle and raced towards the highway. Yesterday, the mutated zombies on the highway were cleaned up, but they were reappearing one by one. It wouldnt be long before the highway was once again swarming with zombies just like before. In just a matter of minutes, Song Jian arrived back at Camel Square. Keer, do you want to go back to your place or come with me to my safe house? Song Jian asked. Perhaps it was because they were back in familiar territory, but Keer was once again as lively as ever. She jumped off the motorcycle and waved to Song Jian, Little Cheap Brother, 111 go back to my own safe house. That bar is a great place, and 1 want to keep it for myself. I cant let anyone else take it away from me. Song Jian nodded and said, Alright, if theres anything, just have Little Purple come look for me. This game surprisingly didnt allow players to add friends, nor did it have various channels, something Song Jian complained about more than once. Watching Keer leave, Song Jian headed towards his own safe house. As soon as he approached the villas wall, Song Jian could hear noise coming from inside, as if there were many people in there. Song Jians face darkened. He had spent thousands of wood and hundreds of stone materials to fortify the villas walls. Ordinary mutated zombies wouldnt be able to break through its defenses. But he didnt expect that just after leaving for a day, someone had occupied the place. Seeing the broken door, Song Jians face became even grimmer, and the anger in his heart erupted. Without any countermeasures, even the strongest defenses would be destroyed by people. Song Jian entered the courtyard and discovered five or six people gathered around a bonfire. The door of the villa had traces of being hammered and chiseled, indicating they were attempting to enter the villa but hadnt managed to break through yet. The main door of the villa had lower defenses compared to the courtyard gate, but if they wanted to destroy it, that low-level defense wouldnt stand a chance against them. Perhaps they were too tired or had exhausted too much energy breaking the courtyard gate, so they hadnt entered the villa yet. Boss, this place has such good defenses, do you think someone chose it as their safe house? A17 or 18-year-old teenager asked worriedly by the bonfire. Hmph, even if there is someone, it must be a lone wolf. We have so many people, do we need to be afraid of them? A twentysomething with red hair scooped canned food with his hands, eating and talking at the same time. Thats right, there are so many of us, and our boss is already a level 4 guy. With him around, no one dares to mess with us! The other few people chimed in loudly. Zhao Liu had a smug smile on his face, eyeing the villas wall. When he went hunting for mutated zombies today, he had spotted the wall made of level 3 wood and level 1 stone, which required a large amount of wood and stone materials. He knew that just by doing some mental calculations, it would take at least 10,000 units of wood to build a level 3 wooden wall around the villa. Perhaps this person spends every day gathering materials, so thats how they collected so much wood and stone. But their own level mustnt be high, and they must be very weak in strength. Zhao Liu thought to himself. At that moment, a teenager sitting next to Zhao Liu screamed and retreated, hiding behind Zhao Liu as if seeing a ghost. B-boss, look over there, theres a zombie Zhao Liu was startled and frowned when he heard the words theres a zombie. He slapped the boys head and scolded him, Fuck! Havent you seen a zombie before? Ive killed more than a dozen by myself! Theres nothing to be afraid of! Several people looked over to see a dark figure slowly approaching them from the courtyard gate. Brothers, grab your weapons; its just one Zhao Liu stood up and shouted loudly. Boss, it seems, it doesnt seem to be a zombie. Its a person! someone hesitated. Zhao Liu was taken aback and squinted his eyes. Indeed, the other party was wearing metal armor, holding a dagger, and displayed a level above their head. Zhao Lius heart skipped a beat. Level 7! A bad feeling surged in his heart, and he quickly sheathed his weapon and put on a smiling face, Brother, I wonder what business you have in our base? Zhao Liu deliberately emphasized the word base, hoping that the person in front of him would back off. Your base? Song Jian smiled and opened his minds safety valve completely after killing Zhao Sihai. He no longer had any scruples about killing. In this world, there are always some people who want to dig their own graves! Song Jian had an inexplicable surge of rage in his heart. He didnt notice that on his chest, the Hexagram Star Array diagram was faintly emitting black light. Either get the fuck out of my house, or die! Song Jian spoke coldly, his right hand gripping the dagger tightly. What did you say, kid? The group of people surrounding the bonfire all stood up, pulling out their weapons. Some were armed with knives and swords, some with firearms, all aimed at Song Jian. A touch of coldness appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. The highest level among these people was only level 4, and most of them were level 2 or 3 players, hardly any different from ordinary people in Song Jians eyes. These people had vitality points between 70 and 100. With Song Jians current strength, he could essentially kill one with a single strike, and their attacks wouldnt pose a threat to Song Jian, who had over 200 vitality points. It would only consume at most half of his vitality and result in all of them being killed. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian stooped down slightly, preparing to make his move. Zhao Liu noticed the expression on Song Jians face and seemed to think of something terrifying. He hurriedly shouted, Everyone, put your fucking weapons away, or do you want to die? Hurry, put them away! Chapter 81 - 81: 81: Bonfire Chapter 81 - 81: 81: BonfireTranslator: 549690339 The crowd, hearing Zhao Lius words, froze simultaneously. Even Song Jian paused, suppressing the rage boiling within him, and looked over at Zhao Liu. Apologies. We didnt know that this villa was already occupied, Zhao Liu moved forward with his face full of smiles and bowed, Im sincerely sorry for the intrusion. We will leave at once. Dammit, you got me all mixed up. Song Jians expression remained emotionless, but the intense killing intent he had been holding back seemed to dissipate, and the sudden surge of violent emotions gradually faded. Watching Zhao Lius repeated efforts to restrain the others and have them put away their weapons, Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of boredom. He waved his hand toward them, indicating for them to leave. Again, my deepest apologies Zhao Liu continued to apologize as he bent over to Song Jian, hastily leading a few people out of the villa. After going several hundred meters, Zhao Liu went pale and started sweating profusely. Boss, what happened just now? A man next to him asked in confusion. Dont ask. Just remember to stay away from him if you see him again. Never confront him directly, or you will die, Zhao Liu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, shaking as he spoke. Boss, hes just a higher rank, isnt he? Whats there to be afraid of? 1 dont believe we cant fight him off with all of us combined. Boss, youre being too After a long hesitation, the man finally found the right word, Merciful! You mean to say I was being too cowardly, right? Didnt you notice? We all had weapons against him and he didnt seem scared at all. In fact, he seemed rather excited. Zhao Liu forcefully slapped the back of the mans head, speaking with a touch of disappointment. Excited? They exchanged glances and felt a chill run down their spines, along with a sense of lingering fear. Hecould he be a serial killer, or fugitive, in the real world? One person hesitantly asked. Alright, lets not talk about him anymore. Just remember what I said. Lets find a place to stay for now, and well look for a new place tomorrow, Zhao Liu slightly regained his color and shook his head. I feel bad about the bonfire 1 just lit, that cost me three pieces of wood. A young man who was shorter than the others muttered softly, but no one paid him any attention. They seemed crestfallen and followed behind Zhao Liu, knowing that it was undoubtedly a blow to their morale to be frightened off by just one person. Watching the six men disappear into the distance, Song Jian felt the killing intent return again. This time, it gave him pause. What has happened to me? Why am I so bloodthirsty? Could it be that killing someone has changed me this way? Have 1 turned into a killer? Song Jian knitted his brows and his thoughts descended into chaos. What he didnt see was a faint light radiating from the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest. All just ants. Killing them would make no difference. The strong one is always destined to stand above all. Life is so fragile, just a slight pinch can end them! Those six men offended you! Chase them down! Kill them all! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kill! This is only a game, slaying others is its eternal theme! Kill them all! Kill, kill, kill Song Jian looked pale as death, sweat dripping from his body. A whisper echoed in his ear, like a girls tantalizing singing, which incited his violent emotions once again. Get out of my head! Song Jian roared furiously, and punched the ground. Bang- The hard ground was dented under his fist. As pain shot up his arm, the whispering in his ear gradually disappeared. Song Jian panted heavily and slumped on the ground. What is happening to me? Song Jians eyes were bloodshot, feeling more weary than the entire fight with the boss. His forehead throbbed and he looked drenched as if he had just come out of water. Looking back, Song Jian was engulfed by fear. He almost transformed into a mindless beast, only knowing to kill. His self-awareness would be gone and even if he survived, he would be no more than a walking corpse. I almost died just now Song Jian gasped, a look of shock flashed in his eyes. System: You have successfully passed the Night Slayer trial, thus your Willpower attribute has increased by 3 points. System: The Night Slayer has begun to merge with you. The fusion will take 12 game hours. After the fusion, your physical characteristics will be greatly improved. So it is this thing Song Jian touched his chest and felt the Hexagram Array Diagram emitting a faint warmth into his body. This warmth was barely noticeable unless he paid close attention to it. Willpower attribute? There isnt such an attribute in the personal interface! Song Jian glanced at the system prompt and was rather puzzled. When he opened his personal interface, he found an additional line of secondary attributes beneath the six major attributes. However, the only thing listed in Song Jians secondary attributes was a single Willpower: 9. There was so much left to explore in this game, Song Jian sighed and closed the attribute interface; After Song Jian regained his composure, a faint silvery radiance appeared in the sky and slowly drifted towards him. After shrouding Song Jian for a few seconds, it gradually disappeared. Even at this point, Song Jian was still brewing in confusion, unsure of how to play this game. But everything seemed to be moving in a good direction. He had enough wood and stones to transform the villa into a safe house recognized by the system and with fusion to his body, Night Slayer could greatly enhance his physical attributes. He just had to wait for 12 hours, then his strength would significantly enhance, making Song Jian cheered up. After suppressing the violent killing intent in his heart, Song Jian finally took a look at the bonfire that was still burning. To his surprise, there was also a set of attribute descriptions above the bonfire. Bonfire: Level 1, Effect 1: Illuminate a radius of three meters, intimidating common beasts that fear fire; Effect 2: Warm a radius of three meters, resisting cold; Effect 3: Enable cooking (must learn Cooking skill); Burn Level: 86/100, Building Requirements: Wood(3), Tinder(i). Having examined the attributes of the bonfire, Song Jians eyes lit upthis seemed to be pretty useful! Song Jian had plenty of wood, only lacking tinder. But wasnt the current bonfire a perfect source of tinder? With this thought, he quickly grabbed three pieces of wood and set them up. Then he took a small flame from the side of the bonfire and lit up the stacked wood. Soon, a blazing fire appeared before his eyes. System: You have successfully lit a bonfire and learnt the skill Bonfire Spell. Bonfire Spell: Level 1, Active Skill, Skill Effect: Construct a blazing bonfire to dispel darkness; Skill Consumption: Wood(3), Mental Strength 1 point. Chapter 82 - 82: 82: Building a Safe House (Part 1) Chapter 82 - 82: 82: Building a Safe House (Part 1)Translator: 549690339 Another skill that consumes mental strength. Song Jian glanced at the description of the comprehended Bonfire Technique, which consumed a little mental strength instead of requiring fire-starting materials, making it more convenient. Otherwise, every time he used the Bonfire Technique, he would have to find fire-starting materials. These materials would disappear after each use, making them quite inconvenient. Now that they were replaced with mental strength, it was a good thing for Song Jian. However, the two skills that consumed mental strength were only auxiliary skills, which was somewhat disappointing. Since there are two bonfires, might as well take this opportunity to clear out the cooking materials in my bag For Song Jian, sixteen slots in the bag were just too small. At this moment, he suddenly thought of Li Keers safe, which was a large storage item with thirty-six slots. Some unnecessary items could be put in there; Im so envious Why do I only have a radio? I dont know what its for. Should I use it to send a distress signal? Song Jian glanced at the radio that had been lying quietly in his bag and couldnt help but sigh. He skewered a piece of zombie meat with a wooden stick and placed it on the bonfire to roast. Soon, a faint fragrance wafted out. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You have successfully cooked a piece of Roasted Meat, increasing your Cooking Skill experience points by 150 points, and comprehending the recipe for Roasted Meat. Roasted Meat (white): Food, Usage effect: Increases hunger level by 30 points 10 seconds after use when not in combat, restores 3 vitality points per second for 15 seconds. Song Jians eyes lit up; this roasted meat had a good attribute. It could restore 45 vitality points at once, so he no longer needed to worry about being picked off by others after battles due to low vitality. After spending more than three hours, all the meat in the bag was cooked into roasted meat, freeing up a few more slots. As time passed, the bonfires burning degree slowly diminished. When the last bit of burning degree was consumed, the once blazing bonfire visibly weakened rapidly and eventually extinguished, turning into a wisps of blue smoke, leaving only a pile of charred ashes on the ground. At this point, it was already dawn, and all monsters seemed to be returning to their hideouts like tired birds, seeking the dark and cold corners. The entire city fell into dead silence. Its time to complete the main mission. Song Jian looked at the rising sun and thought to himself. Back then, the first player who created a safe house chose to do so at night. They probably didnt know that when creating a safe house it would cause a disturbance of monsters within a one-kilometer radius. During the nighttime, monsters attributes would return to normal, but during the day, their attributes would be halved. Put simply, creating a safe house during daylight would have a difficulty reduced by half compared to creating it at night. Song Jian stood up and stared at the entire villa. Soon, a light green border appeared in his sight. At first, the border covered only the living room of the villa, and a prompt appeared in front of his eyes. System: Do you want to create a safe house? Requires 300 units of wood and 250 units of stone. Song Jian thought, and the green border began to expand from the original single living room, extending to the entire villa. System: Do you want to create a safe house? Requires 3500 units of wood and 3000 units of stone. Song Jian hesitated for a moment before continuing to expand the green border until it covered the entire courtyard, the wall, and even extended nearly a meter outward along the wall before finally choosing to confirm. System: Is your selection finalized? Creating the safe house requires 5000 units of wood and 4100 units of stone. It was a good thing that the walls had already been upgraded to a mix of level three wooden walls and level one stone walls, otherwise, the materials required for creating the safe house now would be even more. The confirm option in front of him kept flashing, reminding Song Jian to make a choice. This choice was a matter of life and death. Song Jian gritted his teeth and selected confirm. Boom- A dull sound seemed to come from under the villa, and monsters within a one-kilometer radius all let out an angry roar. Most of the sleeping monsters gradually awoke, opening their scarlet eyes and looking in the direction of Song Jians villa. A thick green beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping the area Song Jian had chosen. Daytime was when most players ventured out. At this moment, all players saw the thick, towering green light beam, and almost everyones face wore an expression of surprise. At the beginning, the first player to create a safe house had failed, and many people had seen it. Even if they hadnt seen it with their own eyes, they would hear about it from others afterward. Now, seeing someone attempting to create a safe house and complete the main mission, almost all players immediately abandoned their current tasks and rushed towards the direction of the green light beam. Hey, another fearless player. It seems the previous lesson wasnt enough; they must experience it firsthand! We all have the same main mission. It doesnt matter if you stick your neck out or not, better to die early and reincarnate early How big an area do you think this guy chose for his safe house? Ive only gathered over six hundred units of wood and less than five hundred units of stone so far Judging by the size of the light beam, the area of the safe house he chose wouldnt be small. Lets hurry over and take a look In just a few minutes, hundreds of players had gathered around Song Jians villa, forming small groups and whispering among themselves. Keer, is Brother Song preparing to create a safe house? Wang Qi looked at the now-familiar villa and asked the young girl beside him with a surprised face. It should be. Little Cheap Brother didnt even tell me Keer bit her lips as though she was unhappy. Her eyes, filled with worry, were fixed on the villas direction. Creating a safe house is very dangerous. Even if he told you, you wouldnt be able to help him. Wang Qi shook his head and said. Who says 1 cant help Little Cheap Brother? Hmph! Keer took out her crossbow and shot at a swaying mutant zombie walking towards the villa. Pft- A semi-transparent light arrow hit the zombies head, instantly killing it and turning it into a pile of black ash. Count me in, haha, these monsters are so stupid. Their hatred must have been drawn by Brother Song. This is the perfect opportunity to kill more monsters and level up! Wang Qis eyes glinted with excitement, and he laughed. Some clever players around also took advantage of this opportunity to start hunting monsters. Hunting at this time was virtually risk-free. However, most players remained indifferent, staring emotionlessly at the green light beam. At this time, Song Jian had no energy to pay attention to other players. He was fully focused on the transformation interface, trying to create the safe house as perfectly as possible. Chapter 83 - 83: 83: Building a Safe House (Part 2) Chapter 83 - 83: 83: Building a Safe House (Part 2)Translator: 549690339 The moment Song Jian chose to confirm his choice, the wood and stone materials in the package automatically turned into white light and flew out, merging into the villas phantom. The wood and stone materials ceaselessly condensed in mid-air into various shapes, filling every corner of the villa. In a mere thirty seconds, a villa brimming with a medieval style was constructed; After the villa was remodeled, a cream-colored light spread from the villa, extending to the small courtyard. Soon, a system prompt appeared again before Song Jian; System: Eight abandoned fields found. Do you want to rebuild them? Building each field requires a thousand units of wood and 300 units of stone; Song Jians stock of wood and stone materials in his inventory had exceeded a hundred thousand units; for him, this amount of materials was measly, so he casually clicked on Confirm. Swish- The ground of the small courtyard, originally filled with rocky debris, was covered in white light. In no time, it had turned into four fertile fields; System: Field remodel completed. A level 3 safe house can be upgraded to a Spirit Field; Spirit Field? Song Jian was taken aback, but then immediately thought of the Tree Spirit Seedlings, stored in his inventory. These were rare items that could be grown in the Spirit Field and had a potential to be upgraded into Tree Spirit Guardians; Im already at a level 1 safe house. It doesnt seem too difficult to reach level 3. A smile surfaced on Song Jians face. Soon, the white light further spread to the fences. The fences were now a mix of level 3 wood and level 1 stone fences, and they didnt require more upgrades. They were just incorporated into the safe-house range by the white light; The white light finally stopped slowly as it reached around one meter beyond the fences; Within a one-meter range outside the fence, circular phantoms of future construction appeared; As Song Jians gaze fell on the circular phantoms outside the fence, a line of small text was immediately displayed; Defensive traps can be built here. Current available traps: Wooden Spike Trap; Wooden Spike Trap: Defensive Structure, Effect: Inflictsioo piercing damage on all enemy targets that enter the traps range, and slows them down by 30% for 5 seconds; Construction requirements: 10 units of wood; Trap description: The trap can be reused, with a damage interval of 3 seconds. After 10 uses, the trap will be damaged and can be repaired with wood; Build! With a thought from Song Jian, there immediately appeared dozens of Wooden Spike Traps surrounding the villas fence; now it was firmly encased within the traps. Now that it was merely a level 1 safe house, the only defensive infrastructure that could be built was the Wooden Spike Trap; System: The construction of the level 1 safe house is complete. Will you end the construction of the safe house? Gazing at the system prompt before him, Song Jian immediately chose to continue the construction; System: Building a level 2 safe house requires 5000 units of wood and 4000 units of stone. Will you commence the building? Build! Swish, swish, swish, the quantity of wood and stone decreased rapidly. After a few minutes, the entire three-story villa was constructed more solidly, and its defense had significantly improved; The onlookers, who were watching with great interest, initially thought theyd find some fun in seeing the supposed destruction of this newly constructed safe house by monsters. They never expected that after nearly ten minutes or so, the green light pillar would still be present, with the renovations inside still ongoing; Holy smokes,this guy, how many materials had he collected? A whole three-story villa, along with a courtyard, how many materials does that need- Did he purchase VIP membership? Did he pay to win this? I want to pay to win too, but this crummy game doesnt even have a recharge window, Im pretty desperate- The onlookers, seeing Song Jian leisurely renovate his safe house, felt as if theyre not playing the same game; Song Jian didnt have the time to pay attention to the jealous eyes of the onlookers, who seemed to be on the verge of bleeding from envy. After upgrading the safe house to level 2, he received a system prompt that the Radio in his inventory could be placed inside the safe house; At that moment, the safe house was still an illusion, and Song Jian could see that it was empty, with the previously dilapidated furniture all gone. So after my safe house is set up, I have to construct my own furniture. Damn it, what kind of game is this? Song Jian mumbled to himself; The Radio in his inventory had been there a while. Originally, Song Jians inventory slot was not big, now he had freed up a slot, and Song Jian naturally moved it to the third floor of the villa immediately. According to his plan, the third floor should be his bedroom; The radio turned into a white light and was placed on the floor of the third floor; Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After entering the safe house, the radio, which had been unresponsive before, had a few indicator lights that started to flicker automatically, and a zzz sound of electrical current could be heard from it; Song Jian vaguely heard a voice from the radio WantedzzzGathering Area ioicapture or kill to gainzzz The electrical noise was too loud, and Song Jian knitted his eyebrows. With a thought, the Radios switch knob immediately made a ka-da sound and turned off the radio; System: The level 2 safe house may be built with an additional basement. This will require 2000 units of wood and 3000 units of stone. The basement will have a defence amount of 6000 points, an area of sixty square meters, and only one entrance and exit; A basement? Holy smoke, isnt that an extra storage room? Song Jian paused and then immediately realised another use for the basement: storage. Although there was still the risk of theft or seizure, and it was somewhat inferior in storage efficiency compared to a storage box, the difficulty of entering through one entrance and breaking through the 6000 points of defense was considerable for the current player base. Build it! This is a must! Swish, swish, swish, another large sum of materials vanished. Underneath the villa, a group of white light was continuously writhing. A few minutes passed by, and a spacious basement appeared before Song Jian. Not bad, not bad, lets see what kind of defensive architecture can be constructed in a level 2 safe house. As Song Jian opened the list of defensive constructions, he saw that besides the Wooden Spike Trap, now there was an additional Falling Rock Trap. Falling Rock Trap: Defensive Structure, effect: Inflicts 100 blunt damage on all enemy targets that enter the traps range, and creates a stunning effect that lasts for 5 seconds. Construction requirements: 15 units of stone; Trap description: The traps can be reused, with a damage interval of 3 seconds. After 10 uses, the trap will be damaged and can be repaired with stone. Dozens of circles appeared on the mixed fence of level 3 wood and level 1 stone. These were all spots for setting up Falling Rock Traps. Anybody approaching the wall would automatically trigger these traps; Looking over, Song Jian calculated that setting up Falling Rock Traps all over the fence would only require a maximum of 300 units of stone C he immediately resolved to set them up. Dozens of Falling Rock Traps appeared on the fence, and at the same time, Song Jian chose to replace the entire fence with level one stone fence. The mix of wood and stone fence was a visual disaster; Wooden Spike Traps and Falling Rock Traps are consumable items. Although the materials required for construction are small, they wont stand up to large-scale usage just like bullets for firearms. After one fight, the materials consumed may be comparable to, if not more than, that used in the construction of a safe house; System: The construction of level 2 safe house is complete. Will you end the construction? Continue building the level 3 safe house! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Why had he collected so many materials? To have a place that was as impregnable as an iron fortress. If he doesnt use these materials now, is he supposed to hold onto them forever? Chapter 84 - 84: Building a Safe House (Part 3) Chapter 84: Building a Safe House (Part 3) Translator: 549690339 System: For building a level 3 safety house, you will need 6000 units of wood and 6000 units of stone. Do you desire to pursue the build? Build it! Rumble- The phantom image of the three-story villa immediately rose five to six meters, exceeding a total height of over ten meters, looking like a castle; However, there was nothing in this castle, so it seemed a bit empty; After the level 3 safety house was completed, all spectators were left dumbfounded. The most they could hold inside their inventory were a few thousand units of wood and stone. Its too difficult to create a level 3 safety house, let alone using a bungalow as a template for a safety house. Hes definitely spend money to win, its confirmed, this guy is absolutely pay-to-win! Is this what it feels like to play someone elses game? Why do I feel like I am not playing the same game as him! The world is so unfair, 1 work day and night chopping wood until I have a one inch thick callus on my hands. Why cant I even match a fraction of his resources! Dude, are you sure the callus on your hand is from chopping wood and not from doing something else? Could it be that this guy is the illegitimate son of the games developer? Upon opening the construction list for the level 3 safety house, Song Jian can now upgrade the eight fields in the yard to Spirit Fields. For a single Spirit Field upgrade, you only need one thousand units of wood which for Song Jian was a drop in the bucket; Swish, Swish, Swish- Eight fields simultaneously emit an opalescent halo, the fresh air permeates the courtyard. One whiff gives off a refreshing and unburdening sensation, as though it can intoxicate your soul; Is this spiritual energy? It feels so nice! Song Jians face filled with pleasure; Let me see what else can be built, Arrow Tower, a level 3 safety house can build an Arrow Tower? Haha, this is a defensive godsend! Song Jian instantly lit up upon realizing that he could build four Arrow Towers at the four corners of the walls; The construction cost for an Arrow Tower is 1200 units of wood and 500 units of stone. A small cost for a tower that can auto-attack. Each tower can store a thousand wooden arrows. Once depleted, simply add wood into the tower and itll immediately start making wooden arrows again. Very convenient; Soon, four Arrow Towers were constructed. Along with the Wooden Spike Trap and Falling Rock Trap on top of the four towers, Song Jians safety house could be described as an iron fortress of defenses; Not bad, not bad, now the safety house is finally starting to take shape. Song Jian nodded in satisfaction. Seeing the two Spirit Fields in front of his villa, Song Jian thought for a moment, then decided to plant the Tree Spirit sapling on them. One Tree Spirit sapling needs two fields worth of room. The remaining six fields were left empty, waiting for suitable seeds to be planted; Upon entering the Spirit Field, the Tree Spirit seed grew rapidly. In a short time, it sprouted from the ground and become a nearly one foot tall sapling; System: Tree Spirit sapling has been successfully planted. It will take thirty seven days and eighteen hours to grow into its mature form. You can use various treasures to nourish the sapling and shorten its growth time; It still needs such a long time to mature, then 1 cant use it during the upcoming defense battle. Song Jian was slightly disappointed. Regarding the use of treasures, Song Jian expressed that he himself doesnt even have enough to use, much less sparing for them! The overall defense of the current safety house has already reached 3200 points. It was several tens of times higher than the first player who built a safety house; Now, Im here extremely well-defended. I should be able to resist monsters attacking within a radius of one kilometer, right? Song Jian was full of pride, excitedly looking towards the dense swarm of monsters outside the green columns of light; These are all my experience points. This time, I should be able to level up to at least level eight. No, level nine! Even level ten might be possible considering the density of the monsters within a kilometer! Haha! Song Jian looked at the monsters, as though he was looking at a package full of experience points and equipment; After the level 3 safety house was completed, the system prompted whether to construct a level 1 manor; sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Level 1 manor construction requires 8000 units of wood and 16,000 units of stone, do you wish to continue the construction? Song Jian looked at his inventory, which still held an abundant amount of wood and stone materials. He hesitated for a moment, then grit his teeth and chose to continue construction; Proceed! Rumble- Another bout of rumbling. From the outside, the area of the green light column did not increase, but within it, Song Jian saw his villa, or rather, now it should be called the castle, visibly swell and expand. Though its still three stories high, the total height had exceeded fifteen meters. Two side towers, seven to eight meters high, appeared on either sides of the main castle. Both towers were closely connected to the main castle. On top of each tower flew a flag, but there were no patterns on these flags; The roof of the main castle transitioned from its initial people shaped villa roof to a conical tower-shaped roof. A large flag floated above the roof; This manor is practically identical to a medieval castle, absolutely splendid, haha! Song Jian excitedly said. He didnt even own a two bedroom apartment in the real world, but in this game, he owned a castle. This gave Song Jian a fantastical feeling; However, in the next moment, the system brutally shattered his fantasy with news that felt like a bucket of ice water poured over him; System: Level 1 Manor construction completed! System: With the appearance of the manor, it attracted the attention of numerous monsters and even bosses beyond the one kilometer range. They gained a keen interest in the manor. Elite bosses will randomly join the monsters siege. The higher the manor level, the higher the joining elite boss level, and the larger the quantity; System: Do you wish to continue constructing the level 2 manor? Holy cow, it even has elite bosses joining randomly? Song Jian was stunned. Its known that the first player to build a safety house had a few level five elite bosses appear, resulting in his safety house being shattered in only ten minutes; System, are you kidding me? Previously, creating a safety house would only bring in elite bosses and now, it even attracted bosses outside the one kilometer range C what level are they going to be? If a level thirty boss comes, how am I supposed to continue playing? System: Do you wish to continue constructing the level 2 manor? Once again, the system issued a prompt. Song Jian, looking at the tens of thousands of wood and stone units in his inventory, felt like weeping; Built? You bloody build it! Cancel, Im not building anymore! Song Jian said through gritted teeth; Open the defensive structures that can be built by a level 1 manor, quick! Song Jian knew that he didnt have much time left. His initial sure-win mainline quest had been thrown back into uncertainty due to his relentless upgrading of the safety house level; Now, Song Jian could only do his utmost to improve the manors defense measures; Chapter 85 - 85: Don’t Mess with a Foodie Chapter 85: Dont Mess with a Foodie Translator: 549690339 When he opened the construction list for the level one manor, a new defensive structure appeared before Song Jians eyes. Catapult: A defensive building. Effect: Inflicts 150 physical damage to all enemy targets within 100 meters and causes splash damage. Each attack has a five-second interval. Construction Requirements: 300 units of wood, 150 units of stone. Building Explanation: This building consumes 100 units of stone every 60 seconds. If there is no stone supply, the building will cease to function. Build, build, keep building! Within the projection of the level one manor, a red circle appeared atop two sub-towers and the main castle. These were the spots to place the catapults. Three catapults could be placed in a level one manor. Song Jian quickly finished placing the catapults! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just at this moment, another line of red text from the system appeared: System: The appearance of a level one manor has attracted the attention of the level eight Elite Boss, [Skin-Flaying ZombieKulamar]. This boss will appear in thirty minutes. Level eight Elite Boss? Song Jians face changed, and his heart pounded even harder. He had barely survived against an ordinary zombie, but this skin-flaying zombie was a named Boss, obviously more formidable. What was he to do? Looking around, all of the walls of the manor had been advanced from level one stone walls to level three stone walls. They were over two meters tall and more than half a meter thick. An average mutated zombie could break its claws without causing any damage to these walls. Everything that needed to be promoted had been promoted, everything that needed to be upgraded had been upgraded. He couldnt continue constructing the manor. The higher the buildings level, the better the defenses, but it would also attract stronger bosses in larger numbers. It would be like drinking poison to quench thirst. It seems that 1 will have to rely on other methods! After looking around, Song Jian eventually focused on a small tree in the courtyard that was just over a foot tall. Treasure, treasure, dammit, are you telling me to spend more money to stay alive? Thinking of this, Song Jian tossed a pine nut emitting a faint golden glow from his package next to the small sapling. Before it could even fall, a delicate root shot out of the soil with a whoosh and wrapped the pine nut, pulling it underground. The tree spirit sapling grew at a visible rate and stopped when it had grown about five inches tall. Checking the time, this pine nut had saved nearly one days worth of growth. My God, this is a treasure that can increase vitality points by fifty. If 1 sell it, its definitely worth a lot of money. Well, never mind, youre lucky this time, foodie. Song Jian shook his head and threw all the Mutated Pine Nuts in the package over there. Whish-Whish-Whish- A few delicate roots emerged from the soil simultaneously, accurately enveloping the mutated pine nuts, and drawing them into the soil. Song Jian looked at the tree spirit sapling in a strange manner, as if feeding a kitten or puppy. The tree spirit sapling was growing rapidly, but it would take a long time to mature. Song Jian started to rummage through his package, tossing the pan-fried meat, roast meat, stir-fried dogs heart, snake soup, and all the food he had prepared for himself at the tree spirits. However, these items didnt seem to be of much use to the tree spirit sapling. Although all were absorbed, it only saved seconds of time. Um, what elsethe rest are all materials, do you want this? Song Jian frowned as he looked at his package. He took out a roll of Mutated Snake Beasts Leather from the package. It was a blue-quality material that Song Jian had kept very well for selling or exchanging goods in the future. As soon as it was tossed, five or six roots protruded, tightly wrapping the leather and dragging it into the soil. You, you eat both meat and vegetables, you eat everything! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Then, Song Jian began to clear the materials in the package. All the blue, green, white, and finally even gray materials were given to the tree spirit sapling. Hard pine, Yin Soul Wood, all were given to the tree spirit sapling. The tree spirit sapling was getting bigger and bigger, at this point it had grown more than three meters high. Its leaves were lush, and strange patterns appeared on the trunk, which looked a bit like the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. However, the tree spirit sapling did not have the eerie aura present on the Yin Soul Ghost Tree. Only the zombie cores, two pieces of jewelry, and fifty-three gold bricks are left. Im telling you, you cant be planning to swallow everything, can you? Song Jian took out one gold brick hesitantly, pushing it forward with some reluctance. These gold bricks were cut very neatly, each brick being one standard kilogram. Song Jian was reluctant to part with them. According to the price of gold in reality, each gold brick was worth three or four hundred thousand! It was just like throwing money into water! Whoosh- A root as thick as a finger stretched out, tightly coiled around the gold brick twice, and pulled it back. Song Jians face turned sour, but he refused to let go. This thing is very hard and tasteless. If you eat it, you will have indigestion, or maybe you wouldnt want it. Song Jian pleaded softly. The root tugged harder but Song Jian did not let go. His painful expression was clear; he kept shaking his head as if he were about to cry. System: The appearance of a level one manor has attracted the attention of the level 10 Elite Boss, [Clawed ZombieWang Dachui]. This boss will appear in thirty-five minutes. Level 10 Elite Boss! Song Jian was startled, his hand trembled suddenly. Whoosh- The root seized the opportunity to pull the gold brick back and rapidly withdrew into the soil. A level ten Elite Boss is here, my God, what kind of broken game is this?! Why werent advance warnings given for dangerous situations? Why did they have to wait until the construction was completed to say something Song Jian couldnt help but curse loudly. Fine, fine, I will give you everything to eat, as long as you can digest it, 1 will feed you everything! Song Jian made a determined decision. Baring his teeth, he took out the remaining fifty-two gold bricks and piled them at the root of the tree spirit sapling. Just as he was about to stand up, Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then put a gold brick back into the package. He would keep that one as a souvenir. The fifty-one gold bricks slowly sank into the soil. Song Jian checked the time, and now it would only take the tree spirit sapling less than a dayjust twenty-four hoursto mature. Looking at the empty package, Song Jian felt like crying. With a trembling hand, he retrieved two pieces of jewelry. For these two, you wouldnt eat them too, would you? If it ate the gold, it was logical that it would would eat the two pieces of jewelry as well! Whoosh- Two roots stretched out and seemed to hesitate for a moment when they made contact with the jewelry before withdrawing into the soil. Phew, finally something you dont eat! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. The two items of jewelry were priceless, worth much more than that pile of gold. Since the little thing did not eat them, he would take them back. After returning the jewelry to the package, Song Jian looked at it again. In his package, besides a bunch of zombie cores, all that was left was a blueprint for the Blood Pool. You wouldnt want to eat my equipment too, would you? Song Jian looked at the tree spirit sapling, which would mature in about ten hours, and felt like crying. Chapter 86 - 86: 86: Mature Body Chapter 86 - 86: 86: Mature BodyTranslator: 549690339 His equipment was part of Song Jians power, offering many attribute enhancements. He was unwilling to let the young tree spirit eat any of it. At this moment, three roots emerged from the dirt and hung in the air in front of Song Jian, almost like a puppy lifting its front paws and poking out its tongue at its owner. Looking at the tree spirit sapling that would mature in less than twenty hours, Song Jian gritted his teeth and handed over his P18C handgun, which had been with him for the longest time. Swish- In the blink of an eye, his handgun was snatched away by a root. Wait, you really eat equipment? Song Jian suddenly felt like he had fallen into a huge pit. He couldnt just keep feeding the tree spirit sapling, but also didnt want to stop after having already invested so much. Song Jian couldnt help but silently recite the Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra in his heart, Just give it, give it, give it all to him, all of it, stop thinking about it. After chanting a few times, he felt much better. With a smile on his face, Song Jian passed over the Beretta double barrel shotgun, and gently said, Eat, eat, grow quickly Corrupt Sword, its a green-quality weapon with a bit of added strength Song Jians face twitched as he presented the long sword to the several roots in front of him. The helmet, zombie generals armor, Tusk Fang Stinger. Damn it, Im giving you everything, how am 1 supposed to kill monsters now! Looking at the remaining equipment on his body, Song Jian took off the black stone tablet from his jewelry slot and handed it over. He couldnt let the tree spirit sapling eat all of his remaining gear! Eat, eat, you reckless thing Song Jians mood quickly soured despite the calming effects of the Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra. A root reached for the black jewelry, but as it neared, the stone tablet suddenly emitted a blinding black light. Hiss- A burning sound echoed, and the approaching root began to curl and crack. Before long, a section of the root had turned into charred ash. Immediately, the other roots dared not approach the stone tablet, shaking violently as they kept a safe distance. They vibrated incessantly, as if begging Song Jian for something. This thing, is it really this powerful? Song Jian was surprised. A piece of jewelry that only provided a bit of vitality points was like a fighter jet amidst the trash. If it werent for the empty slot in Song Jians jewelry section, this thing would have been long tossed into a box. A great find, it seems to be a gem! Song Jian hastily placed the jewelry into the package slot that could be brought back to the real world. Now, Song Jian could bring two items with him. Among the two slots in his real-world package, one held a gold brick, and now the other held this piece of black jewelry. This is all thats left, if you dont eat it, theres nothing I can do! Song Jian couldnt bear to feed the tree spirit sapling his zombie commander armor and Tusk Fang Stinger. He could only bring out a zombie core and hand it over. Swish- The root swiftly took the zombie core. Looking at the time, it had actually reduced by ten minutes. Song Jians eyes lit up. Not bad, mate! There were plenty of zombie cores! Clatter- Song Jian pulled out a large pile of zombie cores and stacked them on the ground, but in the end, he still held on to a hundred, to be used to build a Blood Pool. As the tree spirit was devouring the zombie cores, a cold aura began to emit from its body. Eerie black stripes gradually formed on its trunk and branches creating a face-like design on the tree spirit saplings trunk. At this point, the tree spirit sapling couldnt be called a sapling anymore. It was over ten meters tall with a diameter close to three meters. Its canopy spread wide, blocking the entire front yard of the villa. It was only a meter or two shorter than the spire of the Manor Castle. The tree spirit sapling, which had grown across two Spirit Fields, had finally matured. System: The tree spirit sapling has grown into a mature entity. It requires watering with Spirit Spring Water to develop consciousness. Please water with one hundred standard units of Spirit Spring Water. Son of a bitch! Song Jian felt an unnamable fire burning from the depths of his heart, rushing straight to his crown. Spirit Spring Water? What Spirit Spring Water? The what Spring Water? You need Spirit Spring Water? Why didnt you say it earlier? Why didnt you say it earlier, huh? Why didnt Song Jians face turned red with anxiety. For this sapling, Song Jian had virtually poured all hope onto it, almost breaking the bank! But now youre telling me it needs Spirit Spring Water? Where am I supposed to get that now?! System: In 3 minutes, if Spirit Spring Water is not used to water, the saplings self-awareness cannot be activated, and it can only become a resource tree spirit that can generate one hundred logs every day. One hundred pieces of log, do 1 need one hundred pieces of log? 1 have tens of thousands of logs in my inventory. 1 could literally beat you to death with them. Do you believe me? An angry Song Jian started cursing. System: Time left: 2 minutes and 58 seconds System: Time left: 2 minutes and 53 seconds System: Time left: 2 minutes and 4.8 seconds Spirit Spring Water, Spirit SpringWater Song Jian felt helpless. Suddenly, he spotted the blueprint for a Blood Pool in his inventory and a fierce determination filled his eyes. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, theres no Spirit Spring Water, but would you take Zombie Blood Pool water instead? Song Jian immediately opened the construction interface, selected to use the Blood Pool Blueprints. Instantly, the phantom of a Blood Pool twenty-something square meters in size appeared before Song Jians eyes. After reviewing the Blood Pool phantom, Song Jian initially intended to place it next to the tree spirit sapling in the yard, but there wasnt enough space, so he could only reposition it within Manor Castle. However, after several attempts, he realized that neither the first, second, nor the third floor had enough room to accommodate it. System: The Blood Pool needs to be placed in a cool, dark area, away from any sunlight. System: Time left: 1 minute and 57 seconds Will it suffice if I just block all your goddamn doors and windows? Frustrated, Song Jian had no choice but to put the Blood Pool in the basement. The pool took up a third of the sixty-square-meter basement. Its size was two meters deep, seven meters long, and three meters wide. As it appeared in the basement, the blood water within churned and gave off a sweet, metallic scent. I dont have Spirit Spring Water, but 1 have more than enough bloody water! With resolve, Song Jian began to water the tree spirit sapling with the blood from the Blood Pool. System: Youre using an unknown type of water to water the tree spirit sapling; the sapling has a high chance of mutating, which cannot be controlled! Repeated, this mutation cannot be controlled, this mutation cannot be controlled! So what, as if a bit of sapling could overturn the heavens? Ive chopped down who knows how many tree spirits, what have 1 got to be afraid of? Song Jian snorted coldly, as the blood from the Blood Pool surged towards the tree spirit sapling. Growl- The human-like face on the tree spirits trunk seemed to be in great pain, continuously twisting. The black patterns on the tree spirits surface gradually turned into a dark red, looking very eerie. A long crack appeared on its trunk which seemed to howl, and fang-like protrusions slowly started to poke through it. A human face emerged on the main part of the tree; its eyes slowly opened, revealing a bloodthirsty madness. I have awoken! the tree spirit roared, with all its branches flailing wildly. A chilling atmosphere filled the air. Chapter 87 - 87: 87: Monster Siege (Part 1) Chapter 87 - 87: 87: Monster Siege (Part 1)Translator: 549690339 System: the sapling of the tree spirit has grown into maturity and underwent an uncontrollable mutation. The mature tree spirit has transformed into an Elite Level BOSS[LV1 Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree]. Elite Level BOSS at level one? Thats quite a high starting point! Song Jian rubbed his chin, looking at the stats of the once sapling, or rather, the now Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree. Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree (Elite), Vitality Points: 400/400, Characteristics: Super Toxic, Super Vitality, Super Defense, Super Resistance, Super Roots, Super Devouring. With four hundred vitality points, it has already surpassed quite a few level five Elite Level BOSSes. Its six superb traits left Song Jian flabbergasted. What kind of monster had he created? Master, Alex heeds your summoning! A red light flashed in the eyes of the Bloody Poisonous Tree and it respectfully said to Song Jian. Phew, thankfully it hasnt turned against me, otherwise I really would have shot myself in the foot. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Protect and eliminate all enemies invading the mansion! Song Jian commanded. As you command, master! The moment the Bloody Poisonous Tree spoke, the name above its head also changed. It transformed into the LV1 Bloody Shadowy Poisonous Tree C Alex, becoming a BOSS with a unique name. System: The arrival of a Level 1 Mansion has attracted the attention of the Elite Level BOSS at Level 10, the [Roaming Zombie C Robert], who wall appear in twenty minutes. Faced with a Level 10 Elite BOSS, Song Jian felt numb. Up till now, he had drawn over ten Elite Level BOSSes from within a kilometer radius. This Roaming Zombies nameI seemed to have heard it somewhere A thought flashed through Song Jians mind, but it was soon attracted to the gradually disappearing green light pillar. When the green pillar disappeared, Song Jian couldnt help but feel anxious, his palms getting sweaty, just like facing the final exam after a long period of revision. Bring it on, ail zombies are trash in front of my Level 1 Mansion! Song Jian thought and appeared on the surrounding wall. The Level 1 Mansion belonged to Song Jian. Within this territory, he could instantaneously teleport to any corner, but he wouldnt have this kind of teleportation ability outside the mansion. The spectating players had waited for more than an hour until the light pillar finally collapsed which made them excited too. Hey, this monster siege seems grander than the first players, Ive seen at least a dozen Elite BOSSes alone Cant you see the shelter this big-shot established is more of a castle than an actual shelter? Have you seen that tree? This big-shot cultivated his own Elite BOSS; we cant compare Big shot with the Elite BOSS, asking for support Big shot with the Elite BOSS, asking for support +1 Big shot with the Elite BOSS, asking for support +10086 Although the green light column was intense, the outside players could still see Song Jians movements. They personally witnessed the Bloody Poisonous Tree grow from a sapling to an Elite BOSS. If only 1 also had such a big tree in my shelter. Keer thought enviously, 111 ask Little Cheap Brother where he got it from and Ill raise one too Boom- A crisp shattering sound accompanied the disappearance of the green light column, turning into glittering fragments scattering in all directions. Roar- At the same time, all the monsters roared and charged towards Song Jians mansion. Swish- At the same time, hundreds of mutant zombies drew near to the walls of the manor. All the wooden spike traps were activated instantaneously, with numerous robust spikes emerging from the ground and piercing through all the monsters within range. Even those monsters that didnt die were left critically wounded and waiting to die. By the second time the wooden spikes emerged, at least hundreds of mutant zombies were taken down; In only a matter of seconds, Song Jians Experience Points grew visibly; Swish- Swish- Swish- From all sides of the Arrow Tower, crossbow bolts began shooting out. Zombies were pierced with bolts all over their bodies and fell to the ground before they could get near the walls; Boom- A giant boulder crashed viciously into a pack of monsters about ten meters away. With this strike, five to six monsters were crushed into mush. The catapult had opened fire; Song Jian stood on the wall, expressionless as he watched the monster horde surging towards him like a flood. Wave after wave of monsters reached the walls base just to end up collapsing; The bloody poison tree also roared into action. Countless roots sprouted from the mud, climbing up the wall covering both sides of the main gates. The roots pierced through the horde of monsters like spears, each attack killing five to six monsters; Then, these roots wrapped around the monsters corpses and slowly retracted, burying the dead under the roots of the Poison Tree; Several seconds later, a slight ringing sound came from behind Song Jian; Hum- A golden light flashed out of nowhere. The Bloody Bayou Poison Tree had leveled up, climbing from level one to level two; Then, after about ten more seconds, the Bloody Bayou Poison Tree once again emitted a golden light as it rose to level three; However, very soon, a golden glow emitted from Song Jian as well. He, who was originally seventh-level, had now reached the eighth level; All the monsters killed by manors defense structures counted towards Song Jians tally. Its as if in a matter of a few seconds, Song Jian had killed two to three hundred mutant zombies. Even these were just level one to three mutant zombies, such a large quantity resulted in a rich amount of experience. Even the Bloody Bayou Poison Tree, it had to share half of the experience earned from the monsters it killed with Song Jian. Upon reaching the eighth level, Song Jian had accumulated four skill points. However, despite having more than ten skills accessible in his skill bar, he still didnt have a primary cultivation skill, which he felt slightly regretful about; All bullets for any firearms he had were fed to the Poison Tree, leaving Song Jians only ranged attack skill being Earth Teeth Assault. But every time he released this skill, it consumed ten Vitality Points and could only attack one target at a time. In the current situation, using Earth Teeth Assault would be inefficientit would be better to save it for confronting the Elite Level bosses. Looking at the swarm of monsters rushing over and shattering just like waves crashing against the rocks, Song Jian was reassured, thinking, Were stable this wave! However, at that moment, Song Jian abruptly felt a spine-chilling sensation. Sensing the impending danger, his body instinctively teleported to the third floor of the castle; Boom- S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A giant iron ball with a diameter of over one meter crashed fiercely where Song Jian had been standing moments ago. The iron balls surface was covered in protruding spikes sparkling with a metallic gleam and appeared threateningly savage. That attack caused a drastic reduction in the walls defense level, plummeting it by over six hundred points. The previously sturdy third-level stone wall now had a foot-long crack, and splinters of stones scattered; From the window, Song Jian saw a zombie over two meters tall, wearing chains around its bare upper body like half armor. It was gripping the tip of the chain attached to the massive iron ball that had just hit the wall; LV5 Chain Hammer Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 390/780, Traits: Enormous Strength, Hammer Throw Watching the zombie slowly pulling back the chain and retrieving the enormous spiked iron ball, Song Jian grimaced; I cant let it keep doing that. If it continue hitting, the third-level stone walls defense wont even last a few hits! Chapter 88 - 88: 88: Monster Siege (Part 2) Chapter 88 - 88: 88: Monster Siege (Part 2)Translator: 549690339 The chain-hammer zombie slowly retracted its chain, letting out a furious roar before spinning its hammer violently again; At this point, the chain-hammer zombie was over ten meters away from the wall, out of Song Jians attack range; Kiddo, you think just because youre standing further away means 1 cant attack you? Youre naive, too naive! Song Jian scoffed, controlling three catapult towers and two arrow towers that were aiming directly at the chain-hammer zombie, and began to focus fire; Bang bang bang- Three stones hit the chain-hammer zombie almost simultaneously, and three damages over a hundred floated up above its head, knocking it down instantly. Upon hitting the chain-hammer zombie, the three stones shattered into hundreds of fragments, scattering all around and downing a large swatch of zombies; The chain-hammer zombie had a total of 390 vitality points, and after being hit by the three stones, it was already critically wounded; Swish swish- Before it could crawl back up, two wooden arrows had already pierced its body; -39 -38 The chain-hammer zombie let out a helpless roar, just as it managed to stand up straight, two points of damage floated up from its head with its body once again crashing onto the ground, this time, it couldnt stand backup anymore; The level-five elite boss got one-shotted, leaving all the watching players jaws dropped. At the current stage, encountering such a boss, players would usually take a detour and not dare to provoke it; Equipment! Blue quality equipment! Everyones eyes lit up; The moment the chain-hammer zombie fell, an equipment emitting blue light burst out from its body, instantly catching everyones eyes; Players who owned a piece of white-quality equipment at this point could already saunter around showing off, let alone a blue-quality one! For a moment, public sentiment was running high, with plenty of people itching to go and compete for the equipment; Do you have looting qualifications? Looking at a few people who want to rush to loot the equipment, Wang Qi asked coldly, causing the people to be taken aback, and then show regret in their eyes; These people had only watched and did not partake in attack, resulting in no inflicted damage on the boss, thus naturally, they did not possess the qualification to loot the dropped items; Next time theres a boss, Ill strike it a couple of times first, so I can at least inflict some damage and gain looting qualifications! one person said with regret. The chain-hammer zombie wasnt far away from him, so he had the opportunity to attack the boss; Even if we cant have it, that guy cant either. He wont possibly need to charge into the crowd of monsters to loot the equipment, right? When the protection time is over, then its everybody for themselves One person sneered with his arms crossed; No sooner had the words been spoken than five or six long roots pierced through the bodies of dozens of monsters and reached out for the blue equipment. Before anyone else could react, several roots had already bundled up the bosss corpse and the blue-quality equipment, swiftly retracting back inside the wall; Oh my god, it can even automatically collect equipment For a moment, everyone was speechless, helplessly watching all the monster-dropped items, one by one, being bundled up and dragged back into the manor by the roots; Watching the roots working like tentacles, dragging items one after another, Song Jian had a sense of unease; Is that guy gonna hog them all and leave none for me? Song Jian wondered to himself; Alex, how about giving me half of the items you drew? Song Jian probed; Why should I share with you the items I got with my efforts? Alex insisted. Experience points were shared equally because the system mandated it. But he wanted the equipment too? No way! You utter bastard! Your argument seems valid and I have no idea how to refute it! Song Jian was at a loss for words. He could only watch in dismay as items emanating all sorts of light, one after another, were dragged into the earth by the tentacle-like roots while Alexs level surprisingly advanced once again from level three to level four. Such speed was faster than most players levelling up speed; Forget it, forget it. Lets carry on its my own self-nurtured tree anyway. 1 will stay hopeful even in tears. Luckily, all the meat sticks in my own pot, its alright, its alright Song Jian tried to console himself; Seeing that Song Jian had nothing to say, the corner of Alexs lifeless mouth curled up, and he appeared to be rather crazed. Not only the roots but the tree branches also began to grow wildly, creeping over the wall like ivy, stretching slowly towards the crowd of monsters; Before long, the front wall had extended outwards by over ten meters, all of which were Alexs roots and branches, covering a thick layer where the area had turned into a bottomless pit. No matter how many monsters stepped in, they would disappear in an instant; Song Jians experience points began to rocket up. With dozens of monsters dying per second, despite each one only yielding him dozens of experience points, but cumulatively, it was still a considerable amount. His experience bar was about to be filled again, having just levelled up to level eight; Although there are no item drops, at least the experience points increase rapidly. Song Jian laughed; S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, with a bang, a giant fireball fell from the sky and hit hard on the tree roots and branches that Alex had spread out, instantly igniting a large area; Alexs vitality point bar dropped by a small section; Looking up, Song Jian saw in the distance on the seventh floor of a high-rise building, a person-shaped monster, skinny in appearance, grabbing onto the edge of a window with one hand, its other hand constantly condensing fire element; This monster looked like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, only around one and a half meters tall and appeared malnourished. It was so emaciated, resembling skin and bones, a stark sight with protruding ribs and limbs like dried wood. What was amazing was that this monster had an abnormally large head, at least twice the size of a regular adult, and its right hand was grotesque, with red skin, a full hand of wrinkles, and four fingers shimmering metallically, just like four sharp blades; [Claw Zombie C Wang Dachui], Level 10 Elite Boss, Vitality 800/1600, Traits: Ultra Flame, Ultra Speed This is a boss drawn by the manor, a level 10 elite Upon looking at the figure of the claw zombie in the distance, Song Jian felt a chill in the heart. Bosses that are one kilometer away are about to make their appearances in succession. It should be noted that within one kilometer, the level of the bosses does not exceed five. But outside one kilometer, the highest boss level can reach 10, which, even with their abilities halved during the day, Song Jian alone cant handle it; Another boss with long-range attacks, and it seems to counter Alex too Song Jian squinted his eyes and sized up claw zombie; It was out of the range of the arrow tower, but still within the range of the catapult; Song Jian controlled the catapult and aimed a fierce attack at claw zombie, but the moment the three stone balls approached it, claw zombie leapt sideways with a lightning speed. The three stone balls landed harshly on the spot where claw zombie just was, instantly creating a large hole in the wall; The claw zombie revealed a mocking look in its eyes, turned around, and showed its butt cheekily to Song Jian, all the while spanking it; Chapter 89 - 89: 89: Monster Siege (3) Chapter 89 - 89: 89: Monster Siege (3)Translator: 549690339 Provocation, barefaced provocation! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and a trace of coldness flashed through them. Its just a Level 10 Elite Boss. If this were in the wild, Song Jian would definitely avoid it from a distance; but now within his manor, even if there were several such bosses, he wouldnt be afraid. Alex, retract your roots and branches Song Jian ordered. The roots and branches that covered the wall slowly retracted. The clawed zombie, seeing this, thought Song Jian was afraid, becoming more excited and jumping around. It raised its right claw to the sky, and fire elements quickly gathered, forming a huge fireball out of thin air. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh- The fireball smashed violently against the manors fence with a loud rumble, depleting more than 30 points of defense. If this were a wooden wall, the fireball would pose a great threat, but with a Level 3 stone wall, the only damage caused was from the impact, while the threat of the flames was minimized. Thats all youve got? Song Jian smirked with a mocking smile, gesturing a disdainful motion towards the clawed zombie. Although the clawed zombie didnt understand Song Jians gesture, it could still discern the expression on his face. Roar- The clawed zombie quickly gathered a ball of flame and threw it towards Song Jian. The huge fireball drew an arc, trailing a long tail of fire, flying over the fence and hitting the third floor of the castle. Before Song Jian could dodge, the sinister Bloodthirsty Demonic Tree waved a thick branch and violently struck the fireball. After a loud boom, the fireball dispersed into a sky full of flames and gradually disappeared. The branch that struck the fireball only had a burnt patch on its surface and lost dozens of yellow-brown leaves, with no other changes. The Vitality of the Bloodthirsty Demonic Tree even dropped only by a few points, an insult to the attack of a Level 10 Elite Boss. The clawed zombie roared angrily, its legs pedaling, and its body lunged towards the manor like a sharp arrow. Even if its attributes were halved during the day, and it was using its full power, an ordinary persons eyes would find it hard to capture its figure. Thump thump thump- After crushing the heads of over a dozen mutated zombies in a row, the clawed zombie rushed near the fence. Swish swish- Seven or eight wooden spikes from the Wooden Spike Trap shot out but only stabbed the afterimage of the clawed zombie. Ill kill you! The clawed zombie, standing atop the high fence, pointed at Song Jian on the third floor of the castle and roared in a vague voice. Song Jians eyes flashed as he activated the skillful insight, locking onto the clawed zombie. Whoosh whoosh- Arrow Towers on both sides of the fence fired two hardwood arrows at the clawed zombie. The clawed zombie had a mocking smile on its face. The hardwood arrows were fast in the eyes of ordinary zombies and hard to dodge, but to the clawed zombie, they were as slow as snails, easily avoided with a simple stretch. Standing still on the fence, the clawed zombie only dodged when the arrow was near, twisting its head to avoid the trajectory of the arrows. What it didnt expect, however, was that after the hardwood arrows grazed past its ear, they strangely drew an arc and shot towards its hindbrain at a minimal angle. Too close to dodge, the Clawed Zombies face changed drastically as it lunged forward and lay on the wall. Two hardwood arrows flew past its scalp; How could this happen a puzzled look flashed in the Clawed Zombies eyes; Before it could react, the Arrow Tower shot another two hardwood arrows at it. The two arrows that it had dodged earlier looped back midair and headed for it; The Clawed Zombie looked up and saw a grin on Song Jians face on the third floor of the castle. Its anger flared up instantly; Its your doing! The Clawed Zombie lunged furiously at the third floor of the castle; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- More and more hardwood arrows flew towards the Clawed Zombies back. It was extremely difficult for it to dodge them midair. Feeling seven or eight arrows approaching from behind, the Clawed Zombie struggled to twist its body to avoid the attack; However, except for two arrows that missed its ribs, the rest hit its heart; Unable to control its body, the Clawed Zombie fell to the ground; Whoosh, whoosh- A dozen tree roots sprang out from the soil, piercing through the zombies body like spears. Its arms, thighs, abdomen, and chest were all impaled by the roots; Thud- The Clawed Zombie hit the ground hard, and more tree roots shot towards it, continuously entangling its body; All- The Clawed Zombie struggled desperately, raising its right hand to gather fire elements again. However, as soon as it did so, five or six tree roots pierced through its palm; Ka-ching- The zombie managed to break free from a tree roots entanglement but was caught by even more roots. The Clawed Zombie could feel the roots piercing its body, constantly sucking its internal energy and devouring every cell of its body; After struggling for seven or eight minutes and at the cost of a dozen broken roots, the Bloody Vengeful Poison Tree, Alex, finally killed the Clawed Zombie and dragged it into the soil to serve as its nutrients; A golden light flashed, and the Bloody Vengeful Poison Tree leveled up to become a Level 5 Elite Boss; A Level 10 Elite Boss was killed just like that; its simply unbelievable! Song Jian showed no expression, but his heart was full of amazement; The psychic lock-on from the Eyes of the Heart skill also brought Song Jian an unexpected surprise. Once an enemy was locked on, it was like having a target set and any aimed long-range attack would become a lock-on attack, making it impossible for the enemy to escape; As time ticked by, a thick layer of monster corpses piled up outside the walls. If it werent for the Bloody Vengeful Poison Tree continuously dragging the dead monsters into the soil as nutrients, the pile of corpses would probably be taller than the walls by now; A Level 5 Elite Boss no longer caught Song Jians attention. Instead, he focused on the Level 10 Elite Bosses that were attracted to the area; Several tens of minutes later, Song Jian killed five more Level 10 Elite Bosses. They were all lured by the manor, including the Flayer Zombie Kulamar. Once locked on psychically, the Agile Boss was directly crushed by two rounds of Catapult attacks, not even leaving a complete corpse. It was certainly the most miserable Boss death there was; The number of monsters gradually dwindled, and Song Jians level reached 9 at 86%. Such a level was a lofty existence for other players; A faint white light slowly appeared, covering the entire manor. Song Jian could hardly wait to hear the system announce the creation of the safe house. However, it was at this moment that a thud, thud, thud sound came from the distance. Looking up, on a wide street, a knight clad in full armor, holding a palm-wide longsword and straddling a warhorse equipped with horse armor, slowly approached the manor; Chapter 90 - 90: 90: Robert (1) Chapter 90 - 90: 90: Robert (1)Translator: 549690339 Song Jian looked ahead, and the monster in front of him was clad in armor, appearing mighty and extraordinary. If not for the red text above its head that read [LVio Patrol Zombie C Robert], it would be difficult for people to associate it with a zombie monster; [LVio Patrol Zombie-Robert] (Elite), Vitality: 900/1800, Characteristics: Exceptionally strong, Super psychic power, High-level horsemanship; Skills: Precise throw, Charge, Arc Slash; Ta-ta-ta- The sound of horse hooves stamped on the street, crisp and clear, even amidst the roar of hundreds of monsters, one could still hear it clearly; Boom- Under the attack of the estates defense equipment, yet another Elite Level BOSS was killed. To everyones surprise, this BOSS exploded just before its death. The area surrounding it for five or six meters suddenly became an empty ground. Ten Wooden Spike Traps were destroyed at once, and even two of the Falling Rock Traps on the wall were destroyed, the walls defense value was directly reduced by nearly fifty points; The defense value of a level three stone wall is as much as 3,600 points, higher than the defense value of many players safe houses. But after more than an hour of continuous attacks, the defense value has dropped to less than 500 points; Many traps near the walls have already been destroyed. To repair them would be almost the same as rebuilding them, and they have to wait until the battle is over; Out of the four Arrow Towers at the four corners, two have been completely destroyed, while the remaining two are still firing crossbow bolts incessantly; Only the Catapult Tower, which had not been attacked by the monsters, was still able to launch stone projectiles continuously. Song Jian only needed to replenish the wood required for the two Arrow Towers and the stone required for the catapults from time to time; The number of monsters was decreasing, and all the monsters within a kilometer radius had gathered here. Most had already perished, and only over a hundred monsters remained, still surrounding the walls, looking much thinner than before; These monsters were all level five, including Level 5 Elite BOSSes and Level 10 Elite BOSSes C seven or eight of them. Every time they appeared, they would cause significant damage to the estates defenses. Most of the damage was caused by these Level 10 BOSSes. Fortunately, they did not appear all at once; otherwise, Song Jian would not be sure if he could hold on until now; Now, youre the only enemy left! Song Jian muttered to himself as he looked at the Patrol Zombie on the warhorse; Even though there were still hundreds of Level 5 monsters surrounding the estate, Song Jian had only one enemy in his eyes; Robert, Robert, this name is so familiar Song Jian frowned slightly, as if he recalled something, and hurriedly opened the task interface to check; Indeed, he found the name Robert in a side mission; Second part of the chain mission: Searching for the fallen grounds of the former city Guardian Robert and find Robert, who has been transformed into a zombie; To complete this mission, the minimum requirement is to reach Level 10. Song Jian hasnt met the requirement yet. Unexpectedly, instead of searching for Robert, Robert appeared right before his eyes; S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, Song Jian felt a bit distressed. The mission required finding the fallen grounds of Robert first, then discovering clues and searching for Robert. The following task would likely involve killing Robert; But now, Robert is right in front of him, obviously skipping the previous steps and directly advancing to the last step; Skipping the foreplay and going straight to the main theme, the experience will be much worse! Song Jian grumbled, frowning and muttering to himself; When Robert was a hundred meters away from the estate, he lightly nudged the horses spur on his right foot, and the warhorse beneath him began to trot slowly; Ta-ta-ta-ta- The consecutive sound of horse hooves became more and more urgent, like drums stirring the heart to beat faster; Thud- A zombie blocking the path of the warhorse was directly struck, flying away like a burst bag, drawing an arc in the sky before crashing down fiercely onto the street, killed instantly; The warhorses speed grew faster and faster, reminiscent of a heavy armored vehicle, emanating an unstoppable force. The monsters blocking its path could not bear its impact, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, they were directly crushed; This boss is fierce! No joke, its a boss with a valuable horse. Can it be comparable to those poor bosses that walk on two legs? That momentum, it feels like a train starting to move. Im afraid even a third-level stone wall wouldnt withstand it. Hard to say, after all, its made of flesh and blood But its a zombie Boom- As the spectators were discussing fervently, Robert struck the wall with his long sword, with a deafening sound; A nearly two-meter section of the third-level stone wall collapsed, creating a massive gap. The wooden spike traps at the base of the wall and the falling rock traps on the wall were all directly damaged, unable to be repaired; This attack is fierce. If it hits me directly, my small body would probably be instantly killed like those monsters. Song Jian took a sharp breath and pinched his teeth with a constipated expression; Without waiting for Song Jian to issue an attack order, the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree launched an attack at the intruding Robert, an elite-level zombie patrolling the courtyard. Countless roots emerged from the soil and wrapped around Robert. Wisps of black ghostly air emerged from the tree, constantly condensing in mid-air into wandering skull-shaped objects, emitting heart-wrenching shrieks as they moved towards Robert; Thump, thump- Yellowish-red leaves, exuding a bloody sweetness, whip towards Robert like a tough whip, accompanied by a piercing sound that made people nauseous; Immediately, the courtyard was filled with cold winds and ghostly howls, like the lair of hellish ghosts; After devouring too many monster corpses and dropped items, the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree had reached level 6 as an Elite Boss. Although it was four levels lower than Robert, this was the home field of the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree. Robert intruded like he stepped into a swamp; Countless roots wrapped around the armored legs of the warhorse, while small spikes went through the gaps in the armor, continuously absorbing the horses vitality; Underneath him, the warhorse jumped frantically, leaving Robert unable to control it for a moment; Roberts helmet hid his face, so no one could see his expression, but the green flames in his eye sockets suddenly intensified; Whoosh- Robert swung his long sword, releasing an arc-shaped Sword Qi, cutting off all the roots wrapped around the warhorse; The branches hit Roberts armor, making a crisp collision sound, but the damage to Robert was nearly zero, only leaving shallow burn marks on the surface of his armor; More than a dozen skulls condensed by black ghostly air, with long black tails, pounced at Robert. When they were still dozen centimeters away, they disintegrated as if they had hit an invisible wall; All their attack methods were barely effective, making the Bloody Ghostly Poison Tree furious. The human face appeared on the trunk showed a fierce expression, opening its mouth to reveal sharp fangs, and a dark red mist sprayed from the tree toward Robert; Chapter 91 - 91: 91 Robert (II) Chapter 91 - 91: 91 Robert (II)Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stared at Robert who had already rushed into the courtyard of the manor, a cold glint flickering in his eyes. The skill Minds Eye activated, and instantly, a crimson crosshair appeared on Roberts body, scanning up and down; Finally, the crosshair rested on the skull of the war horse between Roberts legs; this was its weak point; The skill Minds Eye, in addition to being able to mentally lock on targets, also has a 15% chance of discovering the opponents flaws and weaknesses. Song Jians mouth quirked up slightly; this Robert was indeed cunning; If it were a normal boss, its weak point would definitely be on its own body. Unexpectedly, this Robert had placed his weak point on the war horse beneath him; Catapult, fire at Robert! Song Jian directly controlled the catapult, launching a fierce assault at Robert; The two front arrow towers have already been destroyed, and to repair them, they must wait until the end of the fight. The arrow tower on the rear wall of the manor had no line of sight and could not attack the front. Now, the only thing Song Jian could control were the three catapults on Manor Castle; Cre-e-eak- The catapult slowly raised its head, launching stones at a very exaggerated angle, which looked almost like it was being fired vertically; Three stone balls shot into the air almost simultaneously, reaching their apogee before accelerating downwards; At this time, Robert was already enveloped by the poison fog emitted by the Blood Ghost Poison Tree. The dark red poison fog, was like maggots gnawing at bone, sticking to Roberts body as he moved; The damage from the poison fog was not high, but it had an abundance of added negative effects; Weakness, corrosion, vampirism, scorching, defense reduction, strength weakening A series of negative status effects appeared next to Roberts name; Swish swish swish- Again, dozens of roots burst forth from the earth, entangling with the limbs of the war horse. The roots were extremely tough. Without using the Arc Slash skill, it would be impossible for Robert to escape their grip; But he couldnt possibly just abandon his war horse, he could only chop at the encompassing roots; For every root chopped off, two more shot out from the earth. The incessant surge of roots evoked a sense of despair; Boom boom boom- Finally, the three stone balls fell from the sky. One of them smashed into Roberts shoulder, almost knocking him off the horse. Song Jian chuckled slightly; this hit caused significant damage to Robert. Even to the naked eye, a large dent could be seen in Roberts armor; With such an injury, Roberts right shoulder might be disabled, if not, at the very least, the shoulder was probably broken; His right hand was the one which held the longsword initially, now that his right shoulder was injured, it remained to be seen whether he could still unleash his Arc Slash skill; Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The other two stone balls smashed brutally onto the horses body, one hit the horses buttocks and the other smashed onto the horses head; The stone ball that hit the horses buttocks only caused about 100 points of damage to Robert, but the stone ball that smashed onto the horses head, not only dealt critical damage, but it also made the horses front legs buckle, causing it to kneel on the ground; -110 -103 -280 Three damage numbers floated above Roberts head. Song Jians eyes brightened. Roberts vitality seemed to be linked to the warhorse. Damaging the warhorse was essentially harming the boss, Robert. Three catapults were slowly reloaded. The catapults had a high attack power, but they had a long interval between each attack and a slow attack speed. If it werent for the poisonous fog enveloping Robert, it would be hard for the catapult attacks to hit him. Even when the warhorses two front legs fell to the ground, Robert had no intention of dismounting. Instead, he desperately pulled the reins, trying to raise the warhorse again. How could the Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree miss this opportunity? Its roots and branches relentlessly whipped Robert and the horse. Even with the protection of the armor, the toxic branches corroded its defense bit by bit. A series of single-digit damage values emerged above Roberts head. The warhorse let out a neigh and stood up forcefully. Robert switched his sword to his left hand, and another arc of sword light shone. All the roots wrapped around him were chopped off. The Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree had its roots cut off twice in a row. Its vitality points had dropped by more than half. Surprisingly, green numbers of +3, +5 occasionally floated above the poison tree, evidently regaining vitality points. Once free, Robert looked at Song Jian standing on the third floor of Manor Castle. His cold gaze was devoid of life, reminiscent of a dead mans eyes. Well, he is a zombie, a dead man! Song Jian felt a chill at being scrutinized but stubbornly glared back. With a tug on the reins, Robert turned the horse around and charged at the Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree. Despite being a zombie, Robert, relying on his battle instinct, could sense that the Ghost Poison Tree was the strongest defense point in the entire Manor. Once it was taken down, the entire Manor would be exposed to his attacks. This guy is not stupid! Song Jians heart sank, he furrowed his brow and vanished from the third floor of the castle. Although the Blood-thirsty Ghost Poison Tree was a level six elite boss, it was still somewhat inferior to Robert. It could fight, but serving as a shield was a bit of a tough task. Robert guided the warhorse to run just two steps before abruptly accelerating to the limit. His surroundings were filled with an aura, like a sports car revving its engine, once the brake is released, the speed jumps from zero to a hundred and eighty miles per hour. The warhorse broke into a run, quickly like an arrow released from a bow. The Ghost Poison Tree hastily extended all its roots, trying to entangle the horse again and prevent it from approaching. However, the fast warhorse didnt care about the roots. All roots that tried to approach were torn to pieces by the aura surrounding the horse. Boom- With a loud crash, Robert fiercely rammed into the robust trunk of the Bloodthirsty Ghost Poison Tree. The trees vitality dropped drastically, leaving only about a fifth left. The branches of the poison tree emitted a creaking sound of fracturing. A gigantic hole appeared on the tree trunks surface. The putrid smell of wood splinters filled the air, and a gush of a blood-like liquid spurted out from the tree trunk. The Poison Tree let out a roar, its branches intertwined to form two sturdy arms. There was a rumble under the ground; the earth was slightly shaking as underground roots intertwined to form two huge legs. With all its strength, the Poison Tree broke free from the soils confinement and stood up from the Spirit Field. Roar- Bo th arms tightened into fists and swung down from the sky like hammers, targeting Robert with a deep-seated growl. Robert swung his left hand upward fiercely. His sword burst into dazzling white light that collided hard with the arms of the poison tree, Alex. The warhorse under Robert let out a mournful whinny, its four legs trembled violently as if it couldnt bear such a tremendous force. Roberts sword also dug into Alexs wooden-patterned arms. At that moment, Song Jians figure appeared in front of Roberts warhorse. The Tusk Fang Stinger in his hand was like a venomous snake, ruthlessly stabbing towards the horses head. Chapter 92 - 92: 92: Super Telekinesis Chapter 92 - 92: 92: Super TelekinesisTranslator: 549690339 The warhorse snorted, shaking its head as it bit at Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback to discover that the horses mouth was full of sharp fangs, glinting metallically, like the maw of a massive beast, significantly different from a typical warhorse; Song Jian was in no mood to get bit by such a mouth, he quickly retracted his arm and darted to one side; Crrack- The warhorses upper and lower jawbones collided, sparks flew between its fangs, startling Song Jian; Song Jian pushed off the ground, delivering a forceful kick to the horses right thigh, brandishing his dagger aiming towards the horses right eye; The horse turned its head, trying to continue biting Song Jian, but didnt expect Song Jians move was a feint, he quickly withdrew his dagger, and then flipped it, piercing directly into the horses lower jawbone; -110 An attack of over a hundred points drifted up from Roberts head; Song Jian cracked a slight smile. With a whoosh, he seemingly teleported, his silhouette disappearing on the spot; Whoosh- The longsword, emanating a white sword light, let out a low howl as it swept past where Song Jian had just stood; Within the manor, Song Jian was master, capable of appearing anywhere instantaneously. Fighting here was like divine intervention, much like a mages teleportation. Bodies of Song Jian continuously appeared around Robert, his dagger dishing out death blows, constantly slicing away at Roberts life! The Bloody Soul Poison Trees health has already fallen below one-tenth, its vitality bar flickering dangerously red; Just as this occurred, the Poison Tree suddenly extended its right hand, grabbing hold of a level five mutant zombie that had charged through a breach in the barricade, and shoved it directly into its mouth; Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sharp fangs easily ripped through the mutant zombies body, swiftly swallowing it, causing the Poison Trees health to visibly rise; Song Jian kept appearing beside Robert, harassing it and not allowing it to focus on attacking the Poison Tree, otherwise, by now, the Poison Tree would already have been reduced to mere woodchips; Boom! A single shout, a green poisonous mist violently exploded from Roberts body, causing over a hundred points of damage; Poison Nova, five valid attacks, each stacking a Poison Mark. After stacking five Poison Marks, all Poison Marks can be detonated, unleashing the Poison Nova spell, causing over a hundred points of damage to the target; Robert staggered once, then abruptly turned around. The ghostly fire in his helmets eye sockets stared at Song Jian as if looking at a corpse; Song Jian only felt a chill down his scalp, his pupils contracted sharply, an alarm ringing loudly in his heart. He thought to teleport away, but found himself bound by some mysterious power, utterly immobilised; System: Roaming Zombie Robert used Super Psychic Power on you, bind time five seconds, your racial skill Thick Skin has triggered. The Thick Skin skill level is too low to resist this attack, reducing bind time by 20%, final bind time is four seconds; Damn it! How did this happen! Song Jian inwardly screamed, watching as Robert turned around, brandishing his longsword, slashing viciously at him; Thud- The Bloody Soul Poison Tree flailed its arm and struck hard at Roberts back from behind, a surge of great strength knocked Robert and his horse to the side. The sword originally aimed at Song Jians head suddenly veered and grazed past Song Jians left shoulder; Whoosh- Where the long sword passed, the Zombie Commanders armor slowly appeared, with a very deep sword mark on the surface, almost splitting the entire armor in half. Over eighty points of damage floated above Song Jians head; Song Jians face drastically changed with horror. A mere scratch had cost him over eighty vitality points. If this sword were to hit him squarely, Robert could kill him instantly! Suddenly, the battle information from the system just now flashed in Song Jians mind, and a brilliant idea emerged; Thick Skin skill level too low, cannot immunize this attack skill level too low Open the skill list! Song Jian urgently shouted in his mind; In the skill list, the talent skill Thick Skin was only level two. Initially, it was upgraded by one level to resist the Zombies Virus. But now it seems that Song Jian had not fully developed the potential of this skill. All skill points go to the talent skills! Song Jian, who was already level nine, had accumulated five skill points. In an instant, all these five skill points were allocated to the talent skill Thick Skin; For a time, in the skill bar, the talent skill Thick Skin line glowed golden five times in succession. Its level jumped from two to seven, and its attributes underwent a dramatic change; Thick Skin (Passive), Level 7, Skill Effect: Increases personal defense by 30%, resistance by 45%, possesses a certain immunity to negative effects such as mockery, charm, corpse poison, paralysis, dizziness, etc. Each time you take damage, it is forcibly reduced by 10 points; Skill Description: As a salesperson, you can possess a certain immunity to insults, rejections, and mockery, and your resistance to attacks is further enhanced, and your resistance to adverse effects is also strengthened; Crack- With a crisp shattering sound, after raising the Thick Skin talent to level 7, Song Jian found that the origianl two-second binding time had disappeared instantly. It seemed as if there was a transparent membrane around his body that has shattered to pieces; This talent skill is indeed powerful, increasing defense and resistance, immune to all negative effects, and even damage can be forcibly reduced by 10 points. Its a gods skill! Song Jian immediately felt that the five skill points were well worth it; After the upgrade of the talent skill, Roberts super psychic had been completely wasted and had no effect on Song Jian at all; Boom, Boom, Boom C Three more stone bullets fell from the sky, slamming onto Robert. The horse underneath him couldnt withstand such violent impact anymore, and with a wailing cry, its legs softened and it knelt on the ground; At this point, Roberts health had only a fifth left. Bloodthirsty Poison Tree Alex seized the opportunity to grab a few more monsters and shoved them into its mouth. Rotting liquid splattered everywhere, and countless tiny tentacles appeared from the hole in Alexs body, wrapping around each other. The human face emerging from the tree trunk twisted continuously, looking extremely sinister as it chewed on the monsters corpse; When the Bloodthirsty Poison Tree Alex had its vitality restored to a third, it joined in on the attacks on Robert. Song Jian continued to use the powers granted by the manor, teleporting to places out of Roberts sight and launching continuous attacks on him; Boom! Boom! Boom! Every five attacks would trigger a Poison Nova, causing massive damage to Robert; The Poison Tree released another mouthful of poison fog, swinging its thick arms and smashing Robert hard; Level 10 Elite BOSS Robert, finally under the joint siege of Bloodthirsty Poison Tree and Song Jian, vitality ran low. The warhorse underneath him couldnt stand the injuries from the battle, after a wail, it collapsed on the ground. Wisps of black smoke emerged from the cracks in the horses armor. The ghostly flames in Roberts eye sockets flickered, and sparks kept flashing; Just then, Robert stiffened as if he had thought of something, and tossed the long sword in his left hand at Song Jian; Chapter 93 - 93: 93: Task Completed Chapter 93 - 93: 93: Task CompletedTranslator: 549690339 Whoosh- The longsword drew a curve in the air with a spin, and Song Jian hurriedly blinked to dodge it. At this moment, Song Jian saw Robert suddenly took out a palm-sized black metal piece from his armor and threw it towards him. Seeing this object, the name T-11 High-explosive Grenade suddenly emerged in Song Jians mind. Damn it, this guy has such a powerful weapon! Song Jian was scared out of his wits and didnt care about the bloody and ghostly poison tree. He directly teleported to the third floor of the Manor Castle. Boom- With a loud bang, the entire Manor Castle shook slightly. The castles door was blasted open, leaving a big hole while dust spread like smoke. This is a Level 3 Stone Castle Door with a defense of 800, and it was blown open by a single grenade? Song Jian couldnt believe his eyes. If you had such powerful means, why didnt you use it earlier? If you had, the bloody and ghostly poison tree would have been wiped out long ago Song Jian was somewhat speechless. At this point, Robert has less than a hundred Vitality left. Even though he used a T-11 High-explosive Grenade to blast open the castle door, it couldnt change the current situation. If Robert had used the grenade to blow up the wall and the castle door in the beginning, the swarms of monsters would have rushed in. No matter how high the defense of Song Jians Manor Castle was, the main task might have ended in failure. Alex, stay away from that guy! Song Jian hastily ordered. Although Alex had recovered a third of his Vitality, he couldnt withstand the power of a T-11 High-explosive Grenade explosion. Having his autonomous consciousness, Alex had already fled far after witnessing the power of the T-11 High-explosive Grenade and didnt dare to approach Robert anymore. After leaving the Spirit Field and assuming human form, Alexs Vitality steadily decreased. Giving up attacking Robert, Alex darted through the breach in the wall and went on a killing spree among the rank 5 monsters. For a rank 6 elite boss, the rank 5 monsters in front of him were merely food. After throwing the high-explosive grenade, Robert was inexplicably stunned and began to tremble slightly. Song Jian also didnt dare to blink and attack him. The range of the high-explosive grenade was not small C if Robert turned into a suicide bomber and took his life, it wouldnt be worth it. So they stared at each other for a while, one standing on the third floor of the castle and the other in the courtyard. Then Robert let out a long sigh. Ive guarded this city for three hundred years. 1 didnt expect that I would ultimately cause its destruction Robert suddenly spoke. Slowly taking off his helmet, Robert revealed his pale face, high nose, sunken eye sockets, and distinct facial features. The Western mans face looked quite handsome, but Roberts eyes were still burning with two clusters of green flames. Caesar, I never thought you would be the one beside me in the end Robert bent down and stroked the horde of the colt that had turned into dry bones. A trace of reluctance appeared on Roberts face. After a while, Robert began to remove the armor he was wearing. The armor, similar to a medieval heavy knights, usually required the help of a squire to take off. Robert couldnt remove many parts on his own and eventually had to use brute force to break it. The heavy armor fell to the ground, and he wore a gray tight-fitting suit. He jabbed his longsword into the ground and looked up at Song Jian, shouting, Divinely Favored One, do you have any interest in coming down to listen to me Just as his words fell, a sharp wind came from behind, and Roberts face changed. A bitter smile appeared on his face. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- A dozen tree roots pierced through, like spears, from Roberts back, directly penetrating his body and emerging from his chest. Black-red polluted blood flowed out of Roberts mouth, and the ghost fire in his eye sockets flickered; This, perhaps, is destiny Robert sighed, his knees buckled, and his body lost all strength. His hands hung weakly, and if not for the roots of the Bloody Hellish Poison Tree supporting his body, he would have fallen to the ground by now; At the moment after Roberts death, the monsters besieging Song Jians manor seemed to suddenly wake up from their slumbers and scattered with roars; Watching the remaining few dozens of monsters, a smile appeared on Song Jians lips; System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for successfully creating the Safe House Level 1 Manor! Main mission completed, mission evaluation greatly improved; sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Congratulations to player Song Jian, killing [LV10 Roaming Zombie-Robert], completing side mission Guardians Demise, and obtaining side mission reward [T-11 High-explosive Hand Grenade Blueprint]. System: Congratulations to player Song Jian, level up to 10, opening player chat channel! You can communicate freely with other players in the player channel; System: Congratulations to the player for completing the main mission and being able to leave the game. You have three hours left in the game. When the time is up, you will be forcibly removed from the game; After Roberts death, a golden light burst out from Alex, the Bloody Hellish Poison Tree, and his level increased to Elite Level 7; recovering his vitality by devouring more than a dozen monsters outside the manor; At this point, Alexs bleeding had increased from 1 point/second to 3 points/second. The longer it stayed away from the Spirit Field, the more vitality it would lose; I dont know what else Robert would have said in the end Song Jian appeared beside Roberts corpse, looking at the body lying on the ground, deep in thought; Next to Roberts corpse, there was a blue-quality long sword, a Skill Book, and a revolver-like firearm, also in blue-quality; Two blue-quality equipment, one Skill Book. The drop quality of Robert, this Level 10 Elite Boss, is quite high! Song Jian was a bit surprised, but just as he was about to bend down to pick up the items, several roots suddenly drilled out from the soil, and in a flash, swept up the three items, dragging them into the mud; Damn you! Song Jian was furious; Level 10 Elite Bosses had already died by the walls today, over five of them. But they were all lacking, dropping only green-quality materials, which were all devoured by Alex anyway. The items dropped by Robert were considered a bigger harvest this time, and in the end, they were snatched by Alex first; Alex strode back to the manor, ignoring Song Jians angry gaze, returned to the Spirit Field, his thick legs transforming back into countless roots plunged into the soil, and his hands slowly spreading out to form umbrella-like branches. The face formed on the trunk also slowly disappeared, returning to a somewhat eerie-looking big tree; You, you Song Jian was speechless for a moment while pointing at Alex, who had resumed his tree form. Feeling a suffocating sensation in his chest, he wanted to vomit blood. It took him a while to regain his composure and shift his attention to the system prompts; Main mission completed, side mission completed; However, this side mission seemed to have skipped many steps, jumping straight to the final kill, omitting much of the process; Its a chain mission, and the final reward is just a blueprint. Its a bit too simple Song Jian, rubbing his chin, looked at the T-11 High-explosive Hand Grenade Blueprint in his inventory, deep in thought; Looking up, he saw the towering tower in the center of the city, hundreds of meters high. That was the place where Robert, once the citys guardian and now a Level 10 Elite roaming zombie, had fallen; The second round of the side mission only required reaching the Tower of Falling, to search for clues about Roberts whereabouts; It seems 1 should go there again. Maybe there are some good things left there Song Jian gazed at the tower in the city center, thinking to himself; Chapter 94 - 94: 94: Blood Pool Chapter 94 - 94: 94: Blood PoolTranslator: 549690339 Song Jians successful construction of a safe house came as a surprise to all the players who were watching; This cant be, are all these BOSSes just cheap versions? 1 think I even saw a level ten BOSS, how could this happen It was a suffocating battle, that strange tree played a decisive role, I wonder how he obtained it I just want to know now, how many materials did his safe house cost, third-level stone walls, my God Impressive, Little Cheap Brother, well done Brother Song, youre really great, Ive decided, Ill build my safe house right next to yours The spectators, except Li Keer and Wang Qi, were indifferent to the swarm of monsters attacking, they watched coldly, but in the end, they didnt see what they wished for, which disappointed many people and also made them extremely jealous of Song Jian; Why can he complete the main task and leave this damn game! Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why can he collect so many materials! Why can he have such a fierce strange tree to help in battle! Its unfair, everything is so unfair! More and more people started to come out from the dark corners and slowly headed towards Song Jians estate; Song Jian sensed something wrong, a touch of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth, how similar is this to the real world? When Song Jian first encountered his sales job, he had seen an extremely excellent salesperson whose monthly performance surpassed all other salespersons, even some senior salespersons could not match his monthly performance in three months; However, everyone failed to see the hard work behind his performance. Everyone began to give him the cold shoulder. It was as if he didnt exist in the sales department. His shortcomings were constantly exaggerated, even a small mistake would get constant blame, but nobody mentioned his outstanding sales performance; even the sales manager tacitly approved this cold treatment because he feared that this salesperson would replace his position; Eventually, this excellent salesperson left the company, which made Song Jian sigh for a long time, even Zhao Yu viciously cursed the companys indifference behind its back. If it wasnt for Song Jian still being in this company, Zhao Yu would have resigned the next day; So, is excellence also a sin? Song Jian muttered quietly to himself. Let everything reset, my level one estate! The broken walls, the destroyed traps, the smashed castle doors, after the battle, everything could be repaired using materials. Timber and stones disappeared like flowing water from Song Jians inventory. There were so many places needed to be repaired, he consumed more than five thousand units of timber and over ten thousand units of stone to finally restore the level-one estate; The Vitality Points of the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree restored to above 80%. Mainly because Roberts charge skill did significant damage to its main stem, it took a long time to repair. If it werent for Poison Tree Alex finally consuming Roberts corpse, it would not have been able to recover this much vitality; Seeing Song Jians estate restored from their previous destruction, some people began to hesitate. After glancing at the estate, they hesitated for a moment, immediately turned around and left, but most people looked around and still firmly surrounded the estate; Song Jians figure appeared on the third floor of the castle, looking down at the crowd approaching from the crowd through the window; Bro, can you tell us how you built such a magnificent castle? Whats the secret? someone standing five or six meters away from the wall shouted; Yeah, tell us, how did you manage to gather so many materials? This game is too hard to play, dont be selfish with your secrets! Hey man, Im the general manager of Haifeng Group in the real world, I think we can become friends in the real world if you could guide me in this game. Lets have a drink together, what do you say? Song Jian gave a faint smile, set up a ban all strangers from entering policy in his estate, and then turned and left the third floor; The whole castle was deserted, with nothing but a civilian radio sitting alone on the third-floor. The radio was off, but once it was placed in the safe room, it could be used normally. Song Jian walked towards the radio with curiosity. When he had placed it, he seemed to hear someone broadcasting something on a certain channel. However, at that time the manor was under a monster attack, so Song Jian couldnt be distracted and didnt pay much attention to it. Just as Song Jian prepared to turn on the radio, the voice of the bloody evil tree Alex echoed in his mind. Master, my injuries are too severe and I need blood water from the blood pool to restore my vitality. Please allow me to use the blood water Listening to Alexs weak voice, Song Jian was frightened. Seeing the state of Alex at this point left Song Jian stunned. Apparently, Roberts charge attack had inflicted such a great damage on Alex. Even though Alex had rooted into the spirit field, his vitality points were steadily diminishing. However, the rate of decay was very slow, which was why Song Jian did not notice it earlier. The penetrating injury on the trunk already damaged Alex at his core. With a thought, Song Jian found himself in the basement. The vacant basement contained only a blood pool, resembling a swimming pool and occupying about twenty square meters. He looked at the blood pool. After it was built, Song Jian hadnt inspected its attributes thoroughly. Blood Pool: Level 1 building, effect: stores five thousand units of blood water. Effect of Blood Water 1: can restore vitality points; Effect 2: can cultivate blood slaves; Effect 3: can be used to make additives to enhance product quality. Building description: The blood water contains trace amounts of toxins. Drinking it for a long time can strengthen the physique, but it may affect the mind and pollute the soul. The blood in the pool can slowly recover, but once depleted, it takes a long time and precious materials to recover. Blood pool capacity: 2000/5000. Alex, how much blood water do you need to fully recover? Song Jian asked in his mind. Master, I need about a thousand standard units of blood water to fully recover, Alex replied immediately. Well, there isnt much blood water left in the pool. If 1 let you use it, it will require many precious materials to replenish, Song Jian expressed his difficulty, rubbing his chin. Master if I dont get watered, Ill die. Then you will lose a strong guardian in your manor! The tone of Alexs voice seemed a bit anxious. Well, the mansion is already built and there wont be any more monster attacks. Losing one guardian is not a big deal. I can just go back to the Tree Spirit Forest and get some saplings to replace you. At least, they wouldnt snatch my spoils of war! Song Jian thought of the items that Robert had dropped, and felt a pang in his heart. Master, I have three items saved here. I want to offer them to you, my respected master! Alex hesitated. A smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. He moved like a flash to Alexs side, and two items emanating blue light and one item emitting white light appeared at the foot of the giant tree. Not bad, not bad, two blue items and onemist grass, an engineering crafting table. You Quickly, Song Jian stowed the three items in his bag and glared deeply at the tree. Other things could be let go, but this engineering crafting table was something Song Jian had been longing for a while ago. Master, the blood water Okay, okay, understood! Song Jian waved his hand, and with a thought, the level of the blood water in the pool rapidly descended by half, slowly flowing into the spirit field where Alex was rooted. Oh- The power of life! Alex let out a satisfying moan. Tiny buds, resembling muscle tissues, emerged around the tree trunks penetrating wound. They grew visibly at a rapid pace, intertwining with each other and quickly healing Alexs wound. Looking at the almost flat layer of blood water left in the pool, Song Jian was contemplating the making of the blood slaves. He moved like a flash and appeared on the third floor of the castle. Chapter 95 - 95: 95: Rocket Launcher Chapter 95 - 95: 95: Rocket LauncherTranslator: 549690339 Song Jian returned to the third floor of Manor Castle. In the empty room, there was only a closed radio placed on the floor. Song Jian took out three items from his inventory, which were tributes from the Poison Tree Alex. He estimated that it was because Alex had eaten too much, and these three things were not digested for a while, so they were saved for last. The first item was a blue-quality longsword. [Guardians Sword](Blue): One-handed Sword, Weapon, Attack: 28-31, Strength+3, Armor Break+2, Special Effect: Knights Faith (active), can form a telekinetic shield with 500 defense points, the shield disappears after 10 seconds, if the shield is broken within 10 seconds, it will automatically restore 30% of the users Vitality Points; Usage requirement: Level 10, cannot be taken out of the game. A Level 10 blue one-handed sword with a built-in defensive skill was perfect for Song Jian, who had just fed his Corrupt Sword to Alex. His left hand was still missing a weapon, and the Guardians Sword could replace the position of the Corrupt Sword. Adding three points of Strength directly allowed Song Jians Strength to break through the single-digit barrier, reaching 11 points. Compared to ordinary players, who only had four or five points of Strength, he now possessed an overwhelming advantage. The Knights Faith skill greatly enhanced Song Jians survivability. A 500-point defense was enough to make some players with weaker attack power feel desperate, and ordinary mutated zombies might not even be able to break through this telekinetic shield layer. Most importantly, after the telekinetic shield is broken, it can directly increase 30% of Vitality Points. In a battle with a BOSS, 30% of Vitality Points is almost equivalent to the full Vitality Points of an ordinary player. It could even save Song Jians life at critical moments. Song Jian was very satisfied with this longsword. Although he had only mastered a basic passive skill related to longswords so far, it did not hinder him from using the longsword as an off-hand weapon. Putting the longsword into the equipment slot, Song Jian looked at the second item. The second item was an Engineering Crafting Table, a building facility item. Song Jian placed it directly next to the radio. With this crafting table and the T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenade Blueprint, he would be able to make high-explosive hand grenades. Even now, Song Jian was still having residual feelings about the power of high-explosive hand grenades. If Robert hadnt thought of this trump card in the end, it was questionable whether Song Jians current Level 1 Manor would still be standing. If only I had an Alchemy crafting table, Song Jian thought as he rubbed his chin. Having learned Alchemy and possessing the Weakness Potion formula, but without an Alchemy crafting table, he couldnt make Weakness Potions, which made him a bit anxious. [Engineering Crafting Table](Special Item): Effect: can create engineering items, increasing the success rate by 30%; Usage conditions: mastering Engineering, must be placed in a safe house to use. Seeing the attributes of the Engineering Crafting Table, Song Jians face darkened; he had the blueprint and the crafting table, but he hadnt mastered Engineering. Damn, another decoration! Song Jian exclaimed in anger. The book Engineering was not available in ordinary shops; it could only be purchased in the Doomsday Supermarket. Song Jian didnt know if the Doomsday Supermarket would appear again. Song Jian always felt that it was too BUG-like that all items could be bought in the Doomsday Supermarket. This should be just a welfare-like existence. If you can seize the opportunity, great; if not, just enjoy the moment. Many players have accepted the Doomsday Supermarket membership task, but they still cant complete it. Song Jian shook his head and looked at the third item. Hiss, how come theres this thing, this is, simply, I Song Jians eyes showed a horrified expression, followed by ecstasy. In the inventory, a metal-gloss-displaying killing machine was quietly lying there. [Cobra-2X](Blue): Rocket Launcher, Two-handed Weapon, Attack: 49-68, Explosion+3, Splash+3, Ammo Capacity+1, Special Effect 1: Automatically restores one round of ammunition every thirty seconds; Ammo Capacity: 2/2, Attack Speed: 3 seconds; Usage Requirements: Level 10,12 points of Strength attribute. A rocket launcher? I cant believe theres something like a rocket launcher. This attack power is on par with Earth Teeth Assault, its just too overpowered Song Jians eyes gleamed, and he just wanted to hug and kiss it. The function of automatically restoring ammunition is simply too considerate. Im making a big profit, haha, Im making a big profit this time! Song Jian had always been envious of Li Keers crossbow, which had the attribute of automatically restoring ammunition. This could save a lot of expense! You should know that firearms have many advantages like high attack, great power, and long-range, but the only drawback is the huge cost of using them. A single battle could use up enough ammunition to bankrupt an ordinary player, making players in the game love and hate firearms. If a firearm has the attribute of automatically restoring ammunition, even if its only a white-quality item, its value will skyrocket, even comparable to a green-quality weapon. Its just a pity that 1 need 12 points of Strength to equip it, and 1 only have 11 points. Its like a big meal being served right in front of me, but I cant eat it. Damn, its so annoying! Song Jian stared at the red-highlighted 12 points of Strength attribute in the usage requirements, his eyes filled with anger. None of the three items could be used immediately; without the corresponding training for the Guardians Sword, it would likely harm himself if used blindly. All he could do was hang it in the equipment slot and enjoy the attribute bonuses. Without mastering the corresponding skill, the Engineering Crafting Table couldnt be used. The powerful rocket launcher lacked enough Strength attribute, so it couldnt be used either. Song Jian sighed deeply, closed his inventory and decided it was better if the items remained out of sight. Chirp chirp- At this moment, a faint purple, translucent spirit bird was chirping non-stop at the window on the third floor of the castle, trying to grab Song Jians attention. Little Purple? Song Jian raised his eyebrows, quickly approached the window, and let Little Purple in. Unlocking the player channel at Level 10, Im the only one at Level 10 right now, so whats the use of unlocking the channel? Song Jian couldnt help but complain. If everyone unlocked the player channel, then Song Jian could freely contact other players. But now, he was the only one in the channel. Whats the difference between this and not unlocking? Talking to himself? Little Cheap Brother, those people are still surrounding the entrance of your manor and talking bad about you. Were too scared to go in! The voice of Keer came from Little Purples mouth. Upon hearing this, Song Jians face darkened, and he let out a cold snort. A trace of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth. Refusing to accept my mercy? Really forcing me to go on a killing spree! As for killing people in the game, Song Jian was no longer opposed to it. Having lost the constraints of laws in the real world, the game followed the law of the jungle, the Dark Forest rule. However, some people still failed to comprehend it, treating it like an insignificant game. It seems that 1 need to teach you all a good lesson and let you know the cruelty of this game! Song Jian muttered to himself, then his figure appeared directly on the wall. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 96 - 96: Taking Advantage Chapter 96: Taking Advantage Translator: 549690339 Song Jians figure appeared on the perimeter wall, looking at the dozens of people surrounding his safe house, his face looking very displeased. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After successfully creating the safe house, almost all of the defensive facilities were destroyed, and the walls and castle were also broken with large holes. Song Jians estate looked extremely dilapidated and desolate. At this time, almost all of the onlookers had thoughts of looting the place. But with Song Jian immediately spending a large amount of resources to repair the estate, more than half of the players were deterred. They looked at the four Arrow Towers, three Catapults, and the tall and thick wall with its Wooden Spike Trap, Falling Rock Trap, and other defensive facilities, shivering in their hearts. Those who still dared to stay were relying on their real-world status, wanting to take advantage of their power and influence in the real world to gain some benefits from Song Jian. Humph, those who play games well must be losers in the real world. 1 dont believe that he will continue to ignore us like this A rotund middle-aged man, holding a green-quality Magic Staff, said aggressively. President Wang is right, if we find out his real-life identity, then based on his current attitude towards us, I will make sure he cant take a single step in Coastal City A thin middle-aged man with a slightly balding head and sharp eyes, coldly snorted, and actually revealed a hint of killing intent on his face. Several people around him seemed to have some fear, not daring to look directly at him, and behaving obsequiously even while standing beside him. Yeah, Hall Master Zhangs River Gang has a lot of say in Coastal City, who wouldnt give Hall Master Zhang some face? This kid dares to ignore Hall Master Zhang like this; once we know his real-life identity, Im afraid we wont see him again in the game, hahaha- A very fat man, weighing at least 300 pounds, was wearing plate armor and holding a warhammer almost as tall as him, laughed loudly. Sun Fatty, as someone from the martial world, all we know is fighting and killing. When the kid comes out later, how to extract the most from him still depends on your means, Lord Yama Sun. Hall Master Zhang coldly snorted and glanced at the fat man beside him. No problem, as long as you all help me hold the scene, even if this kde is a Sun Wukong who jumped out from a crack in a stone, I can still squeeze out some oil. The fat mans plump face was oily, but his small eyes revealed a terrifying sharpness. More than a dozen people were crowding around the entrance of Song Jians estate, each emanating an extraordinary aura, evidently people who had held high positions for a long time and possessed a great deal of power and wealth. These people probably all knew each other in the real world. They casually chatted and formed an alliance, all of them already calculating how to maximize their own benefits. Those who didnt qualify to stand with the big shots but still wanted a share of the spoils were standing on the streets more than ten meters away from the estate. They were quiet with eyes full of greed and envy, looking at the estate and the people surrounding the entrance. Li Keer and Wang Qi were standing far away, looking at the crowd with dissatisfaction and anger in their eyes. Theyre all bad guys, there wasnt a single one who helped Little Cheap Brother to fight the monsters! Li Keer angrily said with a pout. When the monsters besieged Song Jians estate earlier on, everyone just watched, except Li Keer and Wang Qi, who were constantly hunting down monsters on the outskirts. As a result, Li Keers level rose to 7, while Wang Qis level also increased to 5. I really cant understand why they didnt take advantage of such a good leveling opportunity. They were completely indifferent! Wang Qi was still a little surprised and couldnt believe it when he thought about it now. To be clear, Wang Qi had only managed to reach level 3 after much difficulty. However, just now, in a mere hour or so, his level rose to 5, it was like riding a rocket. Hmph, they think there werent enough monsters attacking Little Cheap Brother! Li Keer said angrily. As a matter of fact, many of the spectators were now regretting their decision. They originally thought that Song Jian wouldnt be able to withstand the monster siege, as there were so many bosses and even level 10 elite bosses. However, they didnt expect that Song Jian would actually be able to withstand the attack from so many monsters, which was simply unimaginable. If I had taken action at that time, could I have also gained two or three levels by now? Many people thought like this now, although at that time, they only watched with cold eyes, wanting to see Song Jian become a laughingstock and witness another persons main line mission failure. Song Jians figure stood on the perimeter wall, looking down at the people surrounding the entrance to his estate. Listening to their discussion and mutual flattery, Song Jian could only laugh. Even if he went back to the real world now, he would be more than capable of self-defense. To think that they could still scheme against Song Jian the way they used to do to a normal person just goes to show that these people must be seriously delusional. Why are you standing at the entrance of my estate? What do you want? Song Jian asked emotionlessly. These people werent paying attention to Song Jian standing on the wall. When they heard his voice, they all looked up, and their faces turned a little embarrassed when they saw him. As someone who holds face in high regard, it was one thing to talk behind someones back, but they suddenly found it awkward to openly belittle someone in front of their peers. After all, they were all powerful and influential people who usually just ordered their subordinates to carry out their dirty work. Young man, can we speak privately? Hall Master Zhang didnt like talking with people with his head turned up so he raised his volume. Leave my estate entrance immediately, or else 1 will treat you as enemies and initiate an attack on you. You have 10 seconds! Song Jian said coldly. Young man, dont be so aggressive with your words. We are The man called President Wang darkened his face, as no one had dared to talk to him like that for a long time. How arrogant! Dont let me find out his real-life identity, otherwise Hall Master Zhangs face showed a fierce expression. 1,1 think we should leave. Look at the Arrow Towers on the wall Someone said with a trembling voice. Everyone looked up and saw the Arrow Towers on both sides of the wall aiming at them. The sharp triangular arrowheads flashed with a cold light, making their hearts tighten involuntarily! I dont believe he really dares to kill people. Humph, with a kid like him, its all talk! Ill just stand here, let him kill! Zhang Tangzhu, with a furious expression, actually ripped off his clothes, revealing his chest and facing the Arrow Tower, with a menacing look on his face. Chapter 97 - 97: Lend a Hand Chapter 97: Lend a Hand Translator: 549690339 In the real world, Hall Master Zhang had seen numerous young people who bluster boldly. But when given a knife and asked to maim another person, they piss their pants. Therefore, seeing that Song Jian is not that old, doesnt bear any signs of being a gang member, but rather seems like a college student, Hall Master Zhang became highly confident and believed that Song Jian did not have the guts to kill. Kid, if you dont dare to kill me today, youre my grandson. Remember to address me as Old Zhang or Grandfather Zhang whenever you see me! Hall Master Zhang bellowed towards Manor Castle. Heh, Hall Master Zhangs got some nerve, truly worthy of being the head honcho of River Gang, we President Wang hailed with a thumbs-up, admiration written all over his face. Before President Wang could even finish his sentence, he heard two sharp whistling sounds of arrow flying. Squelch- The blood splattered on President Wang, who was standing next to Hall Master Zhang, and he froze in disbelief. As people looked at Hall Master Zhang, they saw two foot-long wooden arrows, one entering his temple and passing straight through his skull, with the arrowhead protruding three inches from the other side. The other arrow hit Hall Master Zhangs throat, emerging from the back of his neck. Two critical hit damages of over 80 points floated above Zhangs head. Cough cough- Hall Master Zhangs eyes filled with shock. He couldnt believe how ruthlessly a young man in his early twenties could kill. If I had known This thought occurred to Hall Master Zhang, but consciousness quickly faded into darkness, and he could no longer feel anything. As they watched Hall Master Zhangs dead body lying don the ground, next to a floating loot bag, a look of fear crossed everyones faces. Holy hell, he actually dared to kill! A loud shout brought all the people gathered at the entrance to their senses. When they looked toward the wall, they heard the creaking sound of a bowstring. Run- Damn, the man plays dirty.- Get out of the way, stop blocking the path A dozen people fled like frightened rats for a distance before looking back, only to see a few roots slowly extending from the wall, curling over Hall Master Zhangs body and emanating package. Damn, like master, like pet, not even sparing Old Zhangs body, thats ruthless someone murmured in astonishment. Old Zhang really misjudged this time. That kids not just an ordinary college student; hes a skilled manipulator, a real dragon in human form. Were in for a show in our Lianhai district River Gang is done for. With Old Zhangs death, the deputy gang leaders, none of them are easy to deal with So now we are Lets go, lets not embarrass ourselves here. We all misjudged. That kid is brutal. One wrong word, and he starts a massacre No options, the weapons in his hand. Hell do whatever he wants. A dozen of big bosses discussed among themselves, and after a while, they dispersed. Now they no longer considered Song Jian a novice. Instead, they treated him as one of their equals. Phew, it seems my heart has become harder, capable of killing decisively. Who would have thought, me, decisive in killing Song Jian touched the Night Slayers pattern on his chest with a melancholy expression on his face. Little Cheap Brother, you were amazing! Those guys were too hateful; they deserve to be killed! Little Purple stood at the window on the third floor of the castle, shouting excitedly. Enough, Keer, youre a young girl, dont keep talking about killing. I have given you and Wang Qi permission, you can enter my manor now. Song Jian laughed. Really? Thats great! Haha, theyre all gone, lets go in- In no time, Li Keer and Wang Qi arrived at Manor Castle. This place is so big, but it looks quite empty, theres nothing Li Keer as she looked around while walking. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After creating a safe house, do all the original items in the safe house disappear? Wang Qi pondered aloud, his face sporting a thoughtful look. Keer, welcome. Song Jian greeted her with a smile. Little Cheap Brother, youre incredible, youre my idol! Li Keer excitedly jumped onto Song Jian, hugging his neck and said, Little Cheap Brother, your tree is very powerful. Where did you get it? Can you take me to get one too? Song Jian laughed, put Keer down, and patted her head, That tree is called Alex. Despite its good looks, its quite costly to keep. Its almost drained your Little Jian Brothers resources! I dont care, you tell me quickly, where did you get it from? I want a big tree too! Li Keer coaxed, pulling on Song Jians hand. Okay, okay, Ill tell you. Open the map, and Ill mark it for you. Not only can you gather lots of wood there, but theres also a monster called Treant. If you kill them, they might drop Treant Saplings. After you upgrade to a level 3 safe house, you can modify the Spirit Field. Once you have a Spirit Field, you can plant a Treant! Song Jian marked the location on the map and explained everything to them. Ah, it sounds so complicated. Suddenly, I dont want to use just one room as a safe house. I want to make the whole bar my safe house! Li Keer drew a big circle with her hands as if she could encompass the entire bar like that. Luckily, I have some materials to spare, Ill give them to you. Song Jian glanced at his inventory, which contained tens of thousands of units of wood and stone materials, and transferred all of them to Li Keer and Wang Qi. The two of them had fought valiantly against the monsters when they were under siege. Song Jian did not mention it, but he noticed their effort. Little Cheap Brother, youre so great. I adore you! Youre the second greatest man after my dad! Li Keer became so excited she was jumping up and down. Wang Qi, on the other hand, was stunned by the tens of thousands of materials, shocked beyond words. Brother Song, are you sure you havent put any money into this game? Wang Qi, after hemming and hawing for a while, finally asked. Ha ha, if you find out that money can be added to this game, you must tell me! Song Jian was amused by Wang Qi and laughed heartily. Little Cheap Brother, I have enough materials; Im ready to create my safe house. Can you help me? Li Keer asked while pulling on Song Jians sleeve. Song, Brother Song, I also want to create a safe house. Its just across the street from yours Wang Qi said a bit bashfully. Alright, alright, 1 still have three hours left in this game. As long as you create it during this time, I can help! Song Jian promptly agreed. Thats great! Ill create it now Afraid of being slower than Wang Qi, Li Keer quickly ran toward the castle gate. Song Jian and Wang Qi exchanged glances, before bursting into laughter. They then quickly followed Li Keer towards the outside of the manor. Chapter 98 - 98 Fiana Chapter 98: Fiana Translator: 549690339 Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The safe house Li Keer chose actually has three floors; two above ground and one underground. The first floor is a bar, the second floor a casino, and the basement is filled with tiny rooms. They looked like a shabby rented rooms, but in reality, this is the place where substances are sold and consumed. Standing in the bar on the first floor, Li Keer was somewhat excited, her eyes gleaming, she said to Song Jian, Little Cheap Brother, Im starting. Go ahead, remember to only upgrade the safe house by one level. If its upgraded too high, the levels of the monsters and the number of Bosses will also increase! Song Jian warned; This was advice from experience. If he had known this before, Song Jian would absolutely not have upgraded the safe house level so high. Rather, he would prefer to gradually enhance it after gaining more power in the future; Soon, a green light column enveloped the entire bar. All the players were stunned, looking at the soaring light column, some of them didnt dare to believe their own eyes; Is thisanother loaded player? someone hesitated to ask; Go check out who has such a hard head, just because others can pass the main mission doesnt mean they can Yeah, the main mission cant be passed this easily. Go and see who it is! The players who had dispersed previously began to gather again; Eh, Little Cheap Brother, why cant I build defensive structures? Li Keer was a bit in a rush. There was no Wooden Spike Trap in the construction list for a level one safe house, which made her panic; No Wooden Spike Trap? Why would this happen? Song Jian also encountered this situation for the first time, and frowned; Keer, check if you can create other buildings. Dont worry, even if we dont have the Wooden Spike Trap, I wont let you fail the main mission! Song Jian rubbed Keers head and comforted her with a relaxed smile on his face; Seeing Song Jians smile, Keer instantly calmed down, feeling relieved. She nodded and started meticulously checking the construction list; Little Cheap Brother, there are no more buildings that can be built, but I can recruit bar staff Li Keer said; Bar staff? What is that? Song Jian asked in surprise; There are three types, bartenders, servers, and bouncers!Li Keer said; Wow, are there any quantity limits? Song Jian hurriedly asked; Theres a limit for bartenders. You can only recruit one, but theres no limit for servers and bouncers. However, you have to pay them a salary, and their salary is so high, I wont be able to recruit many Li Keer said with a woeful face; Recruit a bartender first and see! Song Jian said, the more restrictions there are, the more powerful it most likely is, so it should be prioritized; Yes, alright! Soon, a figure slowly emerged at the bar counter; Hello, boss, my name is Fiana, nice to meet you! A voluptuous woman with fiery red hair bowed slightly towards Li Keer with a smiling face; An Elite Level Boss? Song Jian was dumbfounded, staring at Fiana for a long time before turning to look at Li Keer. He was finally able to confirm that Li Keer was indeed the chosen daughter of the game, not needing to spend money to become a boss-like existence in the game; Song Jians Bloody Ghost Poison Tree, Alex, cost him almost everything he had, plus some luck, to become a level one Elite Boss, and it also requires construction of a spirit field; The bartender in front of him, Fiana, only required Doomsday Coins to recruit. This made people glare with jealousy; [LV1 Bartender FianaJ(Elite), Vitality: 300/300, Mental Strength: 600/600, Traits: Super Telekinesis, Super Attraction; Skills: Accurate Throw, Title: Junior Bartender; This was the first NPC with a title that Song Jian saw, and also the first NPC with Mental Strength. Boss, do you need me to mix a cocktail for you? Fiana flashed a seductive smile. Song Jian suddenly felt like he was in love, his eyes fixed only on her. But soon, clarity returned to Song Jians eyes. The level seven talent skill Thick Skin was enough to resist Fianas mental charm. Seeing how quickly Song Jian snapped out from the spell of charm, Fianas eyes flashed a hint of surprise, but quickly returned to her coquettish expression. Looking at the liquor cabinet behind her, Fiana frowned slightly and shook her head, Boss, you need to restock the liquor soon, or theres no reason for me to be here! Soon, very soon, Ill buy more as long as 1 can hold this place! Li Keer assured immediately. Well, lets use my personal collection for now. Fiana smirked, magically pulled out seven to eight bottles of liquor, then took out a wine glass and mixing utensil. After a dizzying performance, she gently pushed the glass towards Li Keer, Boss, try this rainbow cocktail. The cocktail was primarily light blue like the sky, with white liquid floating on top like drifting clouds. In the middle of the glass was a gently rippling, multi-colored rainbow. It looked stunning. So beautiful! Sparks seemed to fly from Li Keers eyes, but soon she sighed, Mum said Im too young to drink. Little Cheap Brother, you drink it for me. Dont let it go to waste! Li Keer pushed the glass in front of Song Jian. Song Jian had been eyeing the Rainbow cocktail, a look of surprise gradually appearing on his face. The properties of this drink Song Jian trembled slightly and picked up the Rainbow. Cocktail C Rainbow (Blue): Drink, usage effect: Temporarily increases 500 Vitality Points for 60 minutes. Note: Contains alcohol. Those who are allergic to alcohol please drink with caution! 500 Vitality Points, although temporary, could greatly increase survival rate if consumed before each battle. Song Jian emptied the glass in one gulp. Although it was a cocktail, it tasted sweet and sour, just like a beverage very tasty. After drinking it, he was surprised to find that his Vitality Points had surpassed 700, reaching an astonishing 750. This was nearly the same as the Vitality Points of a regular level ten Boss. Haha, great drink! Song Jians face flushed as he set the glass down, smiling at Li Keer, Keer, sit here and watch. Im going to wipe out the monsters outside! With that, Song Jian rushed out of the bar with his Tusk Fang Stinger. What he didnt notice was a Drunk status appeared on his status bar. Wang Qi, stop Little Cheap Brother quickly! Li Keer cried out in alarm. At this time, several hundred monsters had gathered outside. Regardless he had 750 or 7,500 Vitality Points, charging out there would surely mean death. Wang Qi hurriedly tried to stop Song Jian but was tossed away easily by him. Now, Song Jians strength attribute had reached 11 points, he was virtually a superhero compared to Wang Qi, who only had five points of strength. Fiana, think of something quick! Li Keer hurriedly turned and pleaded with Fiana. Hehe, what an interesting person! Fiana blew a kiss towards Song Jian. Instantly, the already close to the bar entrance Song Jian, involuntarily turned around and staggered back towards the bar. Chapter 99 - 99: Secret Passage Chapter 99: Secret Passage Translator: 549690339 Song Jian wore a drunken look on his face, his eyes filled with a dazed expression. His body was like a puppet, swaying towards the bar counter. He had barely taken two steps when a flash of white light enveloped Song Jian, pulling him back to sobriety. What happened to me? Song Jian looked around with a puzzled expression, the memory of his previous drunkenness still fresh in his mind. He quickly opened the systems information interface, his facial expression turning sour. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was in a drunken state, his mind out of control, with one of humanitys random desires amplified to the extreme. This time, the desire amplified due to his drunkenness was arrogance. Then, Fiana cast a Charm spell on him. If it were not for his passive talent skill Thick-Skinned coming into effect, by now, Song Jian would have been making a mockery of himself. So it was a talent skill after all, Fiana curled her lip in disdain as she said, quickly losing interest in him. She then lazily pulled out a velvet cloth and began to wipe a glass. Phew- Song Jian let out a breath reeking of alcohol. When he started drinking the Rainbow, it didnt even taste like alcohol, but the further down he went, the more intoxicating it got. In a matter of seconds, he was drunk. If not for the passive activation of his Thick-Skinned ability, he wouldve likely passed out by now. Little Cheap Brother, I can recruit five more waitstaff and ten bouncers Li Keer said, looking at the recruitment interface. Song Jian and Wang Qi had given all their Doomsday Coins to Li Keer for her to recruit more staff. After all, every extra recruit equated to a boost in their Combat Power. Go ahead and recruit everyone available, Song Jian said, his words slurring from the liquor. Alright! An enveloping white light appeared, revealing five individuals dressed as waitstaff and ten burly men with hardened faces C the newly recruited personnel. Hello, boss! the group of fifteen bowed towards Li Keer as they greeted her. Ha ha, hello to you all! Li Keer curved her eyes into crescents, laughing merrily, This game is so much fun, ha ha! Keer, are there any other defensive structures you can build? Song Jian asked. Once the Safehouse is completed, the monsters outside will start breaking in. It seems like 1 can also build a secret tunnel from the bar basement leading to another street! Li Keer said softly while browsing through the building interface. What, you mean, we can leave the bar through this secret tunnel at any time? Song Jian asked with a jolt. Yes, once the secret tunnel is built, we can leave the bar through it directly, Li Keer nodded. How long can this tunnel be? Can it reach my place? Song Jians eyes darted as he asked. It seems possible, but it requires too many materials over ten thousand! Li Keer furrowed her brows after working through the operations and added, And I also need your consent to proceed! Soon, Song Jian received a system message. System: Player Li Keer has requested a link to your Safehouse. Do you accept? Accept! The ground trembled slightly before returning to its calm state. Its completed, Little Cheap Brother. I really cant build anything else now, Li Keer said with a pout. Phew, you should be satisfied with this secret tunnel. Even if you fail this main mission, as long as the secret tunnel is there, you can rebuild your Safehouse for a second attempt This game is really kind to you, Song Jian shook his head with a sigh. Other players are only given one chance to complete their main missions. Once the hordes of monsters break through the Safehouse, the incoming wave of beasts would simply drown the players without giving them a second chance. However, Li Keer could utilize the secret tunnel to escape before her Safehouse was breached by the monsters. As long as she survived, she could rebuild her Safehouse, giving her a second chance. Is that so? But I dont want to escape. I want to complete this task in one go. After that, Ill be the tavern-keep, hehe~ Li Keer giggled suddenly, apparently amused by some thought. Just then, the green light pillar outside began to fade and eventually shattered like glass. Roar- A wave of roars from outside the bar sailed through the air, making everyone tense up. So noisy! Fiana frowned, taking a quick glance at the bars entrance, and ordered with a wave of her hand, You guys, head to the door and tell those bastards to quieten down. Alright! Several waitstaff quickly walked towards the door of the bar. Li Keer froze and then wore an anxious look. Those waitstaff are all level one. Going out there now is like serving themselves to the monsters on a platter! Hey, you guys Li Keer raised her hand, wanting to call them back. Wait, Keer, lets see what happens, Song Jian pulled Li Keer back. He had noticed Fianas extraordinary intelligence, which was considerably higher than that of the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree, Alex. Song Jian wanted to see just how capable Fiana truly was. Fiana gave Song Jian a nonchalant look, stifled a yawn and stretched lazily, her fine figure coming into view. Wang Qi was already gaping, practically drooling, and Song Jians gaze uncontrollably drifted towards the bar counter. Boom- At that moment, several mutant zombies surprisingly broke through the bar door and began swaying their way in. Song Jians face changed dramatically. How is this possible? Even a level one Safehouses defense, its impossible for the monsters to break in within such a short time. Whats going on? Looking up, Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. The monsters surrounding the bar seemed to see the bar door as the only entrance and were charging towards it frantically. They did not show any desire to attack the walls around the bar. A level-one bars defense is 1,500 points, while the bar door, a mere wooden door, has a defense of only 200. It would take only minutes for several mutant zombies to break through it. As the door broke, the waitstaffs faces changed. They instantly pulled out steel pipes from their clothes and began attacking the intruding mutant zombies. Thump, thump, thump- Swinging their steel pipes, the waitstaff managed to knock the mutant zombies to the ground. They then started blocking the bar door, fiercely attacking the incoming wave of monsters. For a moment, the three waitstaff at the door were like floodgates of a reservoir, halting the flood of monsters outside, leaving Song Jian dumbfounded. Why arent these monsters attacking the walls? Are they stupid? Wang Qi had been watching for a while and asked weakly, glancing at Song Jian with confusion in his eyes. Chapter 100 - loo: Royal Salute Count Rum Chapter 100: Chapter loo: Royal Salute Count Rum Translator: 549690339 How would 1 know, Im not one of those monsters! Song Jian looked at Wang Qi with annoyance. In reality, Song Jian had long realized that these monsters attacking the bar seemed to single-mindedly charge towards the bar door, even if it was blocked, they wouldnt attack elsewhere. They just kept circling around the door in a state of anxiety and anger. The defense level of a first-level bar was not high. If these monsters attacked in unison, they would have been able to breach the bar in just a few minutes. But the strange scene in front of him left Song Jian both surprised and puzzled. The three waiters blocking the door continuously beat the incoming mutant zombies with steel pipes. After a few minutes, they had already killed more than a dozen mutant zombies. At this point, a golden light flashed on the three waiters and they unexpectedly leveled up together. Their vitality points, which had dropped to half, were also fully restored at this time. They were able to continue blocking the door and withstand the monster attacks. Brother Song, 1,1 feel like we dont need to lift a finger. Li Keer alone can hold down the bar! Wang Qi had an embarrassed smile on his face. After looking at Song Jian, he put away his weapon. Ten minutes later, the waiters at the door had already exterminated fifty to sixty zombies. The vitality points of a waiter at the very front dropped to one-third. He slowly backed off with the two waiters by his side covering him, and the other two waiters stepped forward, taking turns to replace each other. Half an hour went by, and all five waiters had surprisingly leveled up to level three. Even Li Keer had leveled up. At this point, the levels of the monsters at the door began to increase, and their strength gradually grew. The five waiters began to struggle. Fiana suddenly spoke up: You lot, go swap places with the ones at the door. Do your best. The boss is watching. If you dont do well, be careful not to get your wages docked! Yes, boss lady! Ten bar fighters responded in unison, drawing out their retractable batons and rushing towards the bar door. Bang- A bar fighter viciously kicked out, landing a heavy blow in the abdomen of the zombie at the very front. He kicked the monster back like a cannonball, crashing it into a slew of monsters behind. Smack- The retractable baton emitted a crisp noise, the hearty, full-faced bar fighter revealed a ruthless smile on his face. He waved the baton in his hand overhead and smashed it into the monsters. The pack of ten bar fighters created a minor climax, swarming out of the bar door and charging into the monster horde. Seeing the ten bar fighters tear through the monsters like tigers into a flock of sheep, Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of unreality. If mastering the main line task could be this easy, then Mingling in Song Jians thoughts were doubts, which he quickly expelled. The other players were not like Li Keer. They wouldnt have such good luck. The ten bar fighters dispatched hundreds of monsters before gradually retreating. Although covered in blood, none seemed dejected. On the contrary, they high-fived each other, full of excitement, hooting and laughing as they walked towards the bar counter. Boss lady, a cup of beer! A bar fighter left two Doomsday Coins on the bar counter. Beer? Fiana frowned: Do you think my collection would include such low-grade liquor? As she spoke, Fiana waved her finger in thin air as if searching for something. After a moment, she grasped a bottle of rum from thin air and placed it on the counter. This is the Royal Salute Count Rum. Necessitous fools like you, in the past, were not even entitled to catch a whiff of it. But today is She broke off suddenly, turned to Li Keer and asked, Boss, whats our bars name? The bars name? Li Keer looked puzzled for a long moment before uttering, Hows Sunflower Bar? Snap- Fiana paused, then displayed an enticing smile, and said with a snap of her fingers, Today is our Sunflower Bars grand opening. For this occasion, Ive decided to offer this Royal Salute Count Rum for a limited price of ten Doomsday Coins per serving. One serving per individual, limited supply, offer ends when stock does! Ugh, 1 only grabbed two Doomsday Coins The bar fighter pulled a face, collected the two Doomsday Coins on the counter, and mumbled, Looks like I need to loot a lot more! Fixated on the Royal Salute Count Rum, Song Jian wanted to check its properties but could only see a string of question marks apart from the name of the rum. Purple color name Song Jian was startled to find that the rums name was in purple. Miss Fiana, can I purchase a serving of the Royal Salute Count Rum for ten Doomsday Coins? Song Jian asked politely. Of course, youre a friend of our boss. Naturally, you can enjoy this privilege! Fiana said with a warm smile. Song Jian and Wang Qi had given all their Doomsday Coins to Li Keer to recruit staff. They had none left on them. However, Song Jian had a lot of grilled meat that he made himself. Miss Fiana, 1 want to sell this piece of food. How much can 1 get for it? Song Jian placed a piece of grilled meat on the counter. Originally, this bar counter functioned as a system store. Song Jian believed that the function of this system store should still remain. Hmm, a piece of ordinary quality food, let me see Fiana glanced at the grilled meat, hesitating for a moment before saying: 111 give you ten Doomsday Coins! Great! Miss Fiana, can I use this to buy a serving of your Royal Salute Count Rum then? Song Jian laughed. Sure! Fiana nodded, waved her hand and the grilled meat on the counter vanished. She then handed over a cup filled with golden liquor. Enjoy! It was a large beer mug with a capacity of one liter. When Song Jian picked it up, the properties of this Royal Salute Count Rum immediately appeared before his eyes. Royal Salute Count Rum (Rare), alcoholic beverage, Effect: Permanently increase one free attribute point, increase vitality by loo points permanently. Description: This rum was used to celebrate the counts honorary conferment in the 17th century. Very limited editions remain in existence. Anyone who can taste this wine is extremely lucky. Every person only has one chance to drink it in their lifetime! Song Jian looked shocked, blinking hard in case he had seen it wrong. This liquor, its simply Oh my goodness! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brother Song, whats so special about this wine? Wang Qi asked out of curiosity. Buy a cup, quick! With that, Song Jian eagerly started gulping it down. Chapter 101 - 101 Deception Skill Chapter 101: Deception Skill Translator: 549690339 Glug glug- After finishing a large glass of Royal Salute Count Rum, Song Jians eyes were seeing double, but the effects were quite obvious: one free attribute point and a hundred Vitality Points limit increased. Earned, burp, earned it, hehe~ Song Jian, with drunk and misty eyes, sat by the bar with a flushed face, laughing foolishly. Drunk Song Jian didnt even notice the system prompt. System: Youve consumed the treasured liquor Royal Salute Count Rum and gained the title Junior Sommelier; Junior Sommelier: Increase critical strike rate by 3% during combat (must have title equipped to take effect). System: You can only equip one title at a time. Initially, Song Jian completed the novice task and received the title Lucky to be Alive. This title is considered a novice title, and anyone entering for the first time and successfully staying in the game for twelve hours can obtain it. [Title: Lucky to be Alive]: Effect, the rate of hunger and thirst drops significantly (no need to equip the title for the effect). With this title, players can free up most of their energy from searching for food and water, otherwise, every time they enter the game, they would have no time to do anything else. Miss Fiana, Id like to exchange this piece of grilled meat for a glass of rum, alright? Wang Qi glanced at Song Jian, who was laughing foolishly, and suddenly felt a bit reluctant to drink rum. But since Song Jian asked him to buy it, he was still willing to follow Song Jians advice. Hmm, for this piece of food, 1 can only give you five Doomsday Coins. To purchase this discounted rum, youll need to give me another piece of the same quality food! Fiana stretched out her right index finger and swayed it in front of Wang Qis eyes. Alright, okay! Wang Qi quickly took out another piece of grilled meat. Here, this is your rum, enjoy! Fiana filled another large glass of rum. Each glass has a capacity of one liter, and the bottle of Royal Salute Count Rum that Fiana took out seems to hold no more than one liter, but after pouring two glasses in a row, it still looks nearly full. Wang Qi held up the glass of golden liquid with bubbles and looked at its attributes with widened eyes and an opened mouth, showing a surprised expression on his face. Glug- With a loud gulp, Wang Qi could hardly believe his eyes. He had never obtained such a good item since entering the game. Its really really a great deal Considering the price of just ten Doomsday Coins for this glass of liquor, Wang Qi suddenly felt as satisfied as if he had picked up a treasure at Panjiayuan. Glug glug- Drinking the entire glass of rum in one breath, Wang Qi also showed a silly smile on his face, sitting limply to one side, spewing alcohol-laden breath with a foolish laugh. Hi, this is our boss Li Keer sighed, took out her hand crossbow, stood about five or six meters away from the entrance of the bar, aiming at the monsters outside the door and started to attack. See that? The boss herself is in the field! You lazy bastards need to step up! Fiana slapped the bar counter with a bam sound and exclaimed. System: Fiana releases Morale Boost skill; all people in the bar area have their combat morale increased by 100%. For the glory of Sunflower Bar! A bar bouncer swinging his broken stick slammed it on a monsters head, making it explode like a watermelon. For the boss! A bar waiter wielding a steel pipe stabbed it into a monsters chest. For Sister Fiana! A bar bouncer kicked a monster in the stomach, sending it flying. For for Count Rum! Someone shouted, and almost all the waiters and bouncers eyes lit up as they shouted together, For Count Rum! Waiters and bouncers became even more frenzied. Every humanoid zombie received special attention from them. Both waiters and bouncers seemed to have robbery-like skills, being able to steal items from monsters during attacks, and even retrieve monster drops in advance. Soon, a muscular bar bouncer pushed aside two waiters behind him and rushed to the counter. Big sister, check out how much these things are worth! The bar bouncer piled more than a dozen items emitting white and green glows on the counter, laughing foolishly. Hmm, theyre all junk, nothing valuable Fiana frowned, looking disgusted, picking through them with two fingers, as if touching the garbage even once was a desecration of her fingertips: Ill give you ten Doomsday Coins, enough to buy a glass of rum. Long live, big sister! The bar bouncer excitedly raised both hands and cheered. Li Keer soon received a system notification. System: Your employee, bar bouncer, sold equipment to Fiana, valued at three hundred sixty-five Doomsday Coins. Fiana used Deception Skill and gave the bar bouncer ten Doomsday Coins. The bar bouncer was very grateful to Fiana, increasing their Intimacy by 5 points. Amazing, Sister Fiana is so amazing, 1 want to learn this skill too! Li Keers eyes sparkled with stars, looking at Fiana with an admiring face. Glug glug- After gulping down the entire glass of rum, the bouncer let out a satisfying belch and became invigorated. His body seemed even more robust, full of vitality, and swinging his broken stick with a whoosh sound. You bastards who dare to offend Sunflower Bar, all of you will die! The bouncer who drank the rum became even more violent, like a wild bull, rushing directly into the monster group. The wind was strong as he swung the broken stick; monsters vitality points dropped like a flood breaking through a dam. If Song Jian were sober at this moment, he would definitely see that the NPCs who drank Royal Salute Count Rum seemed to have even stronger effects than players-do; almost all attributes, including attack, defense, speed, and critical strike, have been drastically increased. Soon, almost all the staff members had grabbed a large amount of wealth and sold them to Fiana for ten Doomsday Coins. As Li Keer looked at the series of system prompts, her eyes sparkled with gold stars. Fiana had become her role model, and she kept calling her sister. System: Your employee, bar waiter, sold equipment to Fiana, valued at two hundred ninety-five Doomsday Coins. Fiana used Deception Skill and gave the bar bouncer ten Doomsday Coins. The bar bouncer was very grateful to Fiana, increasing their Intimacy by 5 points. System: Your employee, bar bouncer, sold equipment to Fiana, valued at five hundred seventy-four Doomsday Coins. Fiana used Deception Skill and gave the bar bouncer ten Doomsday Coins. The bar bouncer was very grateful to Fiana, increasing their Intimacy by 5 points. While bar employees were enjoying a killing spree after drinking rum, a towering figure over two meters tall appeared before everyone. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 102 - 102: Explosive Zombie Chapter 102: Explosive Zombie Translator: 549690339 | Li Keer nervously glanced towards the bars entrance. The tall silhouette cast a shadow that blocked the entire entrance; Is it a BOSS? The entrance of the bar was surrounded by bartenders and monsters which blurred her vision; Fiana wiped a glass and nonchalantly looked at the entrance, saying, Just a fellow who can use basic fire elemental rules, its nothing! [LV5 Exploding Zombie ](Llite), Vitality: 190/380, Mental Strength: 200/200, Traits: Flame Strengthening, Fast Casting, Skill: Burst Fireball This zombie appeared robust, one could not tell from its stature that it was a spellcasting monster; Hu- A fireball, rhe size of a human head, rapidly formed on the right hand of the exploding zombie. Numerous light red air currents gathered towards the fireball and in no time, the fireball, once the size of a human head, expanded to the size of a basketball; Fools, are you just going to stand there and watch it form a fireball? Fiana scolded the bartenders and bouncers who were indifferent to the fireball the zombie was forming; The exploding zombie smirked, swung its right arm, and directly threw the fireball towards the bar entrance. It harshly hit the chest of a bouncer; Boom- In one explosion, the bouncer, who had just leveled up to four and had full vitality points, was sent flying backwards by the impact of the fireball. His vitality points dropped dramatically, leaving him with only a dozen vital points left. He fell heavily onto the floor of the bar; After hitting the bouncer s chest, the fireball exploded violently. Everyone within a three-meter radius received fire damage; This area encompassed the whole bar entrance. Almost all the employees caught on fire, and their vitality points were rapidly decreasing; You guys are so stupid. You cant even stop such a trash! Fiana snorted coldly. Then she quickly mixed a light blue cocktail and threw it towards the bars entrance; Bang- The glass hit the floor near the entrance and shattered, releasing a light blue mist which enveloped the area around rhe door; All the flames on the employees were extinguished, and their vitality points rapidly recovered; Sister Fiana, youre so brilliant! admired Li Keer; Its just a little trick, not worth the bosss praise. Fiana modestly replied, but a hint of triumph could be seen on her face; Li Keer looked at Song Jian and Wang Qi who were sleeping soundly on the bar counter, and asked worriedly, When will they wake up? These two cant hold their liquor, 1 guess they need another hour or so. You dont need to worry about them. Theyve already taken advantage of our Sunflower Bar. The royal salute, Counts Rum, is not for just anyone. Fiana glanced at the two men snoring on the bar counter with a look of disdain; Hey, dont talk about Little Cheap Brother that way! Li Keer shook her head slightly and returned her focus to the bars entrance; With the bouncers and bartenders having full vitality now and no longer fearing the fire damage, they all focused on the exploding zombie, the elite BOSS; Originally, with the power of the Level 5 elite BOSS, the exploding zombie could hold its own against these bar employees for a while. But ail its attributes were halved during the day, so it was no match for them; A few minutes later, the exploding zombie was stripped down to its shorts. It was pathetically killed within a circle, and its body looked especially bleak. One of the bouncers even made a move at the shorts on its body. lie pulled at the body and yanked the shorts twice, but failed to remove them. He then reluctantly tossed the body aside; Five barrenders, ten bouncers stood guard at the bar s entrance. It was like they had choked off the monsters attack. Backed by Fianas occasional status-enhancing and vitality-restoring cocktails, hundreds of monsters roared and howled outside the bar, but they could do nothing to the safehouse. It was fortunate that Li Ke er had heeded Song Jians advice and only upgraded the safehouse to Level 1, instead of continuing to upgrade. If she had, the higher the safehouse level, the number and strength of the attacking monsters would have greatly increased. Then it wouldnt be known whether these bar employees could withstand it; The defensive battle went on for over three hours. It was mainly because rhe battle was centered around the bars entrance in an area less than five meters wide. The frontal attacking monsters were at most a dozen, which prolonged the battle; Hundreds of monsters ended up laying outside the bars entrance. Once the guard duration was up, the bodies of these zombies turned into ash immediately. The materials and equipment that fell all over rhe ground excited the watching players, their eyes shining with greed; System: Congratulations player Li Keer for completing the main mission! System: Player Li Keer chose the hidden location Sunflower Bar as a safehouse. After successfully defending it, she received the title of Bar Owner; As soon as the battle ended, the bartenders and bouncers rushed our of the entrance to gather the items scattered on the ground. In no time, all the dropped items were picked up by the bar employees and placed on the bar counter. The spectating players stood agape, but they didnt dare compete for the items with rhe employees and could only watch as everything was taken away; Wow, were rich! Li Keers eyes sparkled with delight; Boss, what are you going to do with these things? asked Fiana; Of course, were going to share them equally! Li Keer answered, as a matter of course, I was able to complete the main mission thanks to everyone. These things were all dropped by the monsters that you defeated. You guys can divide them up. Long live the boss! In an instant, cheers rang throughout the whole bar, nearly lifting the roof off the place; Thats not acceptable, boss. We were hired by you, so it s only natural we fight for you. These spoils of war should all belong to you! Fiana shook her head and continued, But boss, I suggest you sell all these items to me, then stock up on some ordinary liquor from the store. You need to know, running a bar is not an easy thing. Ah, is that so, but I dont really understand any of this! Li Keers eyes showed a confused look; Im here, you just need to do as I tell you! Fiana smiled; S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But they helped me complete the main mission, 1 must reward them somehow, right? Li Keer asked, looking at the pitiful service staff and bouncers; Well, since the boss said so, lets reward each of them five Doomsday Coins! Fiana suggested after a moment of thought; Long live the boss, long live the big sister! All the bartenders and bouncers cheered together, their faces full of joy and excitement; Chapter 103 - 103: Opening Business Chapter 103: Opening Business Translator: 549690339 After the battle ended, the battlefield was cleaned up in just a few minutes, and a pile of goods was all stacked on the bar counter. Fiana sold most of the useless items to the system store; In Li Keers system information interface, a series of system prompts appeared like a waterfall; System: Your employee Fiana sold the item Zombie Tendons to the system store for 1 Doomsday Coin, Fiana used the Deception Skill and the system store finally paid 10 Doomsday Coins. System: Your employee Fiana sold the item Zombie Leather to the system store for 1 Doomsday Coin, Fiana used the Deception Skill and the system store finally paid 10 Doomsday Coins. Looking at the information interface, Li Keer admired Fiana and wished she could learn the Deception Skill right away. Unfortunately, neither her Spirit attribute nor her Charm attribute met the necessary requirements, so she couldnt learn the skill at this point; If Song Jian knew that Fianas Deception Skill could push the initial price of items from 1 Doomsday Coin to ten times that value, he would probably exclaim divine skill and desire to learn it at any cost; Boss, all the spoils of war have been sold, we finally got three thousand six hundred and seventy-five Doomsday Coins. Each of these guys gets a five Doomsday Coin reward, and we still have three thousand six hundred coins left! Fiana showed a hint of weariness on her face. It seems that repeatedly using the Deception Skill was not an easy task for her; Thank you, sister, if it wasnt for you, we couldnt have sold all this for so much money! Li Keer said obediently; although Keer was young, she had a good sense of things; The game information interface could not be faked. If it werent for Fiana, all these goods would be sold for at most a few hundred Doomsday Coins, but now it had increased tenfold; Sister Fiana, what do you think we should do with this money? Li Keer asked; Of course, we should renovate the bar and prepare to open for business to make money! First buy some facilities, then some drinks, and if theres surplus, we need to restart the casino on the second floor, which is the most profitable business! Fiana said excitedly; I dont understand any of this, so Ill trust you, Sister Fiana! Li Keers wide eyes sparkled, making her look innocent and adorable. Fiana stared at Li Keers eyes for a while, and a smile appeared on her face: No problem, boss, leave the rest to me. Li Keer successfully created the shelter-bar. Everything on the first floor except the counter was gone, leaving the whole floor empty. Fiana opened the system store and began to browse; The goods sold in the system store were of ordinary quality, but right now, Fiana just wanted to reopen the bar and didnt need many precious things, so the things in the system store were completely sufficient; Very soon, the bar was completely transformed. It looked high-end and classy; the liquor cabinet behind the counter was also slowly filled with various kinds of liquor. Most of these liquors were very cheap, with only a few bottles shimmering with blue and silver light. Obviously, Fiana had taken out a few bottles from her own private collection to attract customers, otherwise the ordinary liquor wouldnt match the renovated style of the bar; Once everything was ready, Fiana glanced at Song Jian and Wang Qi, who were sleeping soundly on the counter, her eyes filled with disdain: Boss, should we wake these two up? Or should we just throw them out? If they stay like this, itll affect our business! All, throw them out? No, no, just wake them up! Li Keer hastily said, waving her hands; Fiana scoffed, poured a glass of water, and splashed it forward; Splash- Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian woke up abruptly; Wasnt 1 helping Li Keer guard the shelter? Waking up with that thought in his head, Song jian instinctively held the Tusk Fang Stinger dagger in his hand, looking around vigilantly; Little Cheap Brother, youre awake! Li Keer smiled; Im awake, yes Im awake Song Jian had a bewildered look. He felt like he was dreaming right now. How was this bar so different from what he remembered? Have you completed your main mission? Only then did Song Jian remember that after drinking a drink, he had passed out. He had no memory of anything that had happened afterward; Its completed, thanks to Sister Fiana and these employees! Li Keer looked happy; Fiana, employees? Song Jian was rendered speechless; Fiana was merely a level one elite boss, while the other fifteen employees were at most comparable to fully-equipped mutant zombies. How was it possible that just with these people, theyd completed the main mission? It was absurd! However, the facts were right in front of him. Fiana was now a level five elite boss, and the other bartenders and bouncers all advanced to levels four and five, with the highest even reaching level six; Li Keers level had directly increased to nine, and it was estimated that she wasnt far from level ten in terms of experience points; It seems completing the main mission was the quickest way to level up; Hehe, Son- Brother Song, youre here too, good, good liquor Wang Qi wiped the water beads off his face, still sporting a silly smile on his face; Royal Salute Count Rum! Song Jian suddenly remembered the rum he had been drinking and hurriedly opened his attribute interface; Indeed, his vitality had increased to 350 points, and he had gained an additional free attribute point; Song Jian didnt hesitate to add this attribute point to his Strength attribute. Now, his Strength had reached 12 points, which allowed him to equip that great weapon; What a pity, how could the mission be completed so quickly? If it wasnt, I could have brought out that weapon to show off Song Jian pursed his lips, feeling regretful; Little Cheap Brother, my Sunflower Bar officially opens for business today! Li Keer shouted in excitement, her face full of anticipation. Opening opening for business? Song Jian was stunned. Only now did he start looking around. The bar had been fully renovated and equipped. The drinks at Fianas back were against the main wall, identical to a real bar! Can this place open for business? Song Jian suddenly realised that he might have overlooked something; If capturing a bar can make me a bar owner, then if I capture a theatre, a KTV, or even a bank, a police station, or a library Song Jian suddenly felt a pang in his heart; Chapter 104 - 104: Leaving the Game Chapter 104: Leaving the Game Translator: 549690339 Song Jian glanced at Wang Qi beside him. Among the three of them, only Wang Qi hadnt completed the main quest yet; Wang Qi, have you decided where to build your safehouse? Song Jian suddenly asked. I had an idea, but I think 111 look around some more. Wang Qi hesitated for a moment before responding. It seems that Wang Qi got inspired by Li Keers safehouse and planned to choose a special place for his safehouse. Song Jian nodded. The materials he gave to Wang Qi were not just enough for building a safehouse, but also sufficient for several defense structures. However, if Wang Qi found a unique building like a bar for his safehouse, he might need a significant amount of Doomsday Coins or something else to construct defensive facilities. Originally, Song Jian was supposed to assist Li Keer in guarding her safehouse. But not only did he enjoy a glass of premium rum and enhance his stats, he spent the entire defense process asleep and didnt help at all. Feeling a bit embarrassed, Song Jian saw Li Keer was busy preparing for the bars opening. After saying goodbye to her and Wang Qi, he left the bar. After being upgraded to a safehouse, the surroundings of the bar were completely transformed. The sign Sunflower Bar was already erected, with neon lights flashing around it. It looked dazzling even in daylight. What a great place! Wang Qi exclaimed. Yeah, 1 didnt think safehouses in the game could be this fun Song Jian commented, somewhat speechless. Brother Song, your safehouse is also quite good! Wang Qi comforted him. Song Jians safehouse was indeed top-notch. It was a level one mansion, and probably no one in the game had upgraded their safehouse to a mansion so far. Unfortunately, the location Song Jian chose was just an ordinary villa and had no special features. Compared with Li Keers bar, it was far from as appealing, which is why Wang Qi temporarily decided not to establish his safehouse. Song Jian returned to his level one mansion, glanced at the materials required for the next upgrade. Upgrading to level two mansion required 12,000 units of stone and 8,000 units of wood, plus 1,000 units of iron ore. Wood and stone werent a problem, but the 1,000 units of iron ore stumped Song Jian. After playing the game for quite some time, he still hadnt found a place where he could get iron ore. With only a few minutes left before he had to exit the game, he decided to look for iron ore the next time he logged in. After checking his mansions defense structures once more and replenishing the ammo for the arrow tower and catapult, Song Jian looked over Alexs properties. At this point, the Blood Soul Poison Tree Alex had sunk into sleep. Song Jian felt a bit smug about cultivating an ordinary tree spirit seedling into an elite boss-level entity like the blood soul poison tree. But after seeing Fiana, he had a stark feeling of goods compete with goods, until the poorer one is discarded. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not to mention combat power, just comparing brains, Fiana was leagues ahead of Alex. Comparing with Fiana, Song Jian felt Alex was just a lumbering oaf, only suitable for the role of a doorman. If only 1 had a steward like Fiana, Song Jian sighed as he looked at Alex. System: Player Song Jian, please get ready. You will be leaving this game in sixty seconds; The system countdown began, 60, 59, 58. Soon, a bright light enveloped Song Jian, and when it dissipated, he was no longer there. After a brief sensation of weightlessness, when Song Jian opened his eyes again, he found himself standing amidst the stars. In front of him, scenes from his gameplay hunting mutated snake beasts, killing zombie leaders, exterminating militiamen from a garbage collection site, killing tombstone zombies, collecting wood, protecting safehouses played out until the image stopped at the killing of the roaming zombie Robert. System: Completed main quest, creating safehouse; Quest completion 100%, base grade F System: Completed side quest, Guardians Sorrow, quest completion 78%, grade upgraded: F^E. System: Killed mutated snake beast (LV5 elite BOSS), grade upgraded: E->D. System: Killed zombie leader (LV5 elite BOSS), grade upgraded: D*C. System: Killed roaming zombie Robert (LV10 elite BOSS), grade upgraded: SSS^SSS(grade cannot be upgraded further). System: Players final grade: SSS. [Player Song Jian, calculating game reward] [Player Song Jians final prize: 3,000 Doomsday Coins; for the next log in, effect received: Vitality Point recovery increased by 500%. This effect will last until the next game exit;] The next time 1 log in Song Jian was startled, but immediately felt dizzy and as if he was sinking into an abyssn. Whew- Song Jian suddenly sat up on his bed, drenched in sweat as if he had a nightmare. Looking at the time, it was already past six in the morning, and dawn was breaking outside. Sitting upright, the first thing Song Jian noticed was a gold brick and a small, black stone tablet on his bedside table. The gold brick was standard one kilogram size. For a gold brick, it was only about palm length and felt quite heavy to lift up. The other object was a rectangular black stone tablet, emitting a faint black light. It seemed to be made of black jade with a glossy surface. This tablet was only finger-thickness thick. On the front were tiny, densely etched characters, with a faint layer of gray mist on the surface that made the characters almost illegible. Half a month in the game, but only one night in the real world. Its so amazing. Song Jian picked up the gold brick, weighed it in his hand, and smiled. Getting up, after washing up, Song Jian grabbed a backpack, put the gold brick in it. As for the stone tablet, he threw it directly into a drawer for further investigation later. What could a merely Vitality Point-boosting item be? If it hadnt revealed something strange while feeding Alex and he casually placed it into the games golden-framed package, Song Jian probably wouldnt have brought it back to the real world. Hey, Landlord. Morning! As Song Jian left, he saw the landlord carrying a bag of vegetables and greeted her. All, morning, Xiao Jian. Are you heading to work? Landlord Ge Xiaojia looked at Song Jian, her eyes flickering strangely. All, work. Song Jian paused, then hastily answered. If not for the reminder from the landlord, he would have forgotten about his job. Having spent over half a month in the game, Song Jian had forgotten that he still had a probationary job in the real world. Watching Song Jians departing figure, Ge Xiaojia touched the gold bracelet on her wrist and her expression became strange. She seemed to want to shout something to call Song Jian back, but ended up not saying anything, just sighing softly.. Chapter 105: Resignation Chapter 105: ResignationGe Xiaojia originally thought that the gold bracelet she had taken as collateral from Song Jian was just an ordinary bracelet, but after taking a closer look, she discovered that it was not the case; Nowadays, the patterns on gold bracelets sold in the market are mostly machine-carved, but Ge Xiaojia found that this pair of bracelets in her hand were actually carved by hand, and judging from the details, the bracelets must have been carved by a Master Level carver. There are two carp on this pair of gold bracelets C each carp is so lifelike that even the scales have been meticulously carved, some slightly open and others closely shut, giving the entire carp a sense of vitality, looking as if they are swaying their tails in the water. Especially the eyes of the two carp, the carving is like the finishing touch C no matter the angle from which they are viewed, it feels like the carp is looking at you. Such carving techniques are far beyond the reach of ordinary carvers; If there was a word to describe the craftsmanship of this pair of bracelets, it would be "divine workmanship." "These gold bracelets, no, this pair of artworks, must be worth at least three hundred thousand yuan!" Ge Xiaojia made her most conservative estimate; For ordinary gold bracelets, people pay attention to the material, but for such a pair of gold bracelets, it''s the craftsmanship that sells; Upon seeing Song Jian, Ge Xiaojia''s heart became somewhat flustered. It was obvious that Song Jian didn''t know the true value of these gold bracelets. Ge Xiaojia wanted to tell him, but she didn''t know how to bring it up; "If I say it hastily, will it give him a bad impression of me, thinking that I wanted to take advantage of him before?" Ge Xiaojia''s eyebrows furrowed slightly: "Forget it, let''s wait until he has enough money and wants to redeem them, then I''ll tell him the truth then." ... Song Jian was unaware of his landlord Ge Xiaojia''s dilemma, and even if he knew, he probably wouldn''t care too much; This pair of gold bracelets, compared with the other two pieces of jewelry in his parcel, would not even be worth mentioning; even if he were to give them directly to Ge Xiaojia, Song Jian wouldn''t feel heartache. In Song Jian''s view, money has become the most useless thing to him now; After casually eating two fritters and a bowl of tofu pudding on the street, Song Jian hesitated for a moment, and ultimately hailed a taxi, heading towards his company; "This job is now meaningless to me. I should be focusing on improving my own strength!" Song Jian silently thought to himself; It has been proven that training in the real world can also enhance one''s strength in the game C Song Jian urgently needed to master the use of various cold weapons and even firearms; As for the skills in using firearms, they were still somewhat difficult for Song Jian to access now, but for the skills in using cold weapons, Black Panther Gym could fully satisfy his needs; Upon arriving at the company, Song Jian saw Zhao Yu leaning against the front desk of the lobby, chatting with a receptionist, laughing at what seemed to be a joke. The receptionist couldn''t help but giggle, her face slightly flushed, and she looked a little shy. Zhao Yu didn''t see Song Jian, and Song Jian didn''t bother to go up and say hello, so he went directly to the HR department on the 19th floor; "Zhao, sis!" Song Jian pushed open the door of the HR department, looked inside, and his eyes lit up instantly; Zhao Yuzhi was wearing a beige suit, her figure graceful, and her face always wearing a kind smile, looking like a caring older sister. Zhao Yuzhi was the examiner during Song Jian''s interview. Song Jian still vividly remembers how nervous he was during his first interview, even almost spilling a cup of water. It was Zhao Yuzhi''s gentle tone that comforted him not to be nervous; "Xiao Jian, what''s up?" Zhao Yuzhi looked up, saw Song Jian, and immediately raised the corner of her mouth slightly. Every time she called Song Jian "Xiao Jian," she couldn''t help but want to laugh, feeling like she was calling him "little jerk"; "Zhao, sis, I''m here to go through the resignation process!" Song Jian said somewhat shyly; "Resign?" Zhao Yuzhi frowned; she had a good impression of Song Jian C fresh out of school and untainted by the bad habits of society, he was diligent, hardworking, and willing to endure hardship. There aren''t many young people like this nowadays; "Xiao Jian, your probation period is almost over, and with your performance, I think you can definitely become a formal employee of the company. Why do you want to resign now?" Zhao Yuzhi frowned and asked; "Zhao, sis, my family''s house was demolished, and we were compensated with thirty million yuan and six houses..." Song Jian didn''t continue, but just looked at Zhao Yuzhi with a "you-know-what-I-mean" look; "Demolition, thirty million, six houses..." These three words choked back all the persuasive words Zhao Yuzhi had prepared for Song Jian; "Here''s the resignation form; please fill it out." Zhao Yuzhi was silent for a moment, taking out a form from a file rack and passing it to Song Jian. "Thank you, Sister Zhao!" Song Jian laughed. ... Resigning during the probationary period was very simple. With just ten minutes, Song Jian left the company feeling light and relaxed. As soon as he left the company, Song Jian immediately took a taxi to the Black Panther Gym. Early in the morning, there were very few people at the Black Panther Gym, just a handful. Upon seeing Song Jian, Sun Qian immediately greeted him. "Nice to see you, Mr. Song. Coach Wang Dan is already waiting for you in the classroom," Sun Qian said with a smile. "So early?" Song Jian was somewhat surprised. His scheduled class was supposed to start at eight o''clock, and there was still more than half an hour before that. He thought he was early, but it turned out the coach had arrived even earlier! Arriving at the classroom from yesterday, Song Jian saw that in the center of the room, a human-shaped dummy was set up. Coach Wang Dan held a dagger and continuously waved it at the target dummy. Clang clang clang~ A series of stabbing sounds filled the air as Wang Dan''s dagger swiftly appeared, directed at the vital areas of the dummy such as the throat, eyes, and forehead. "Such fast footwork!" Song Jian was somewhat surprised. Wang Dan circled around the dummy, moving from left to right, from the side to under the ribs, agile and without a hint of hesitation like a dance. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whizz~ Wang Dan suddenly crouched down and fiercely charged forward from the left rib side of the dummy. The dagger in his hand smoothly cut across the dummy''s waist. As he rushed forward, Wang Dan abruptly stopped and turned his body. The dagger in his hand drew a beautiful arc, as if a meteor slammed into the back of the dummy''s head. "Swallow''s Return!" Watching Coach Wang Dan''s move, Song Jian inexplicably thought of this phrase. Seeing that Wang Dan stopped practicing, Song Jian entered the room. "Coach, I''m here!" Wang Dan grabbed a towel hanging on the wall, wiped his sweat, and tossed the towel. He nodded at Song Jian, saying, "Not bad, you came pretty early!" Being praised for being early by someone who came even earlier made Song Jian feel a bit awkward. "Alright, do you remember the moves I taught you yesterday? Let''s do them!" Wang Dan pointed at the dummy and said. Song Jian nodded, walked to the equipment rack on the wall, and picked up a practice dagger. He weighed it in his right hand and casually swung it a couple of times, feeling a familiar sensation rising in his heart. Holding the dagger, Song Jian stood a meter or two away from the dummy and glanced at Wang Dan. At this time, Wang Dan was drinking water from a cup. Seeing Song Jian look over, he nodded slightly, gesturing him to start. Song Jian took a fierce step forward, and with a stab from his hand, the dagger was like a beast''s fangs aimed at the dummy''s chest. Whoo~ A sharp sound of breaking air accompanied Song Jian''s full-force strike, echoing throughout the entire classroom. Chapter 106 - 106: Monster Chapter 106: Monster Translator: 549690339 Wang Dans eyes widened suddenly, and when she looked up, she saw Song Jian had already inserted the blade of the dagger completely into the human-shaped mold; At the chest of the human model, with the place where the blade was inserted as the center, some small cracks spread out in all directions; How is that possible- Wang Dan couldnt believe her eyes, her drinking motion suddenly stopped; Plup- A mouthful of water squirted out, cough, cough, cough, Wang Dan bent over and coughed violently; All the equipment in the Black Panther Gym was top-notch, and this human-shaped mold was also made of special material. Even using a weapon, ordinary people could only leave a white mark on it at most, not to mention the unsharpened training weapons laid out in the classroom. Even Wang Dan, using her own dagger, could only leave a shallow trace on this human-shaped mold, but this young man in front of her actually stabbed the mold without the handle, which made Coach Wang Dan feel incredible; Brute force, this kid is using brute force, damn it, how can anyone be so strong! Wang Dan wiped the tears that overflowed from the corners of her eyes, showing a disbelief expression, staring up and down at Song Jian; Wang Dan walked to the human-shaped mold, staring intently at the training dagger embedded in the molds chest as if there was a flower on the dagger. You, how did you do that? Wang Dan swallowing, she couldnt believe that there could be someone so strong in this world; Song Jian was also secretly shocked, he knew that he had shown off a bit too much; Its important to know that even without all the equipment bonuses, his strength had reached seven points, while the limit of adult strength in the real world would be 5 points. Ordinary people would usually range from three to four points, and Wang Dans power attribute would not exceed four points. Song Jians power attribute was enough to crush Wang Dan; I, I was just born stronger than others! Song Jian showed a simple and honest expression, laughing; Wang Dan grabbed the dagger and tried to pull it out twice but couldnt, she glanced at Song Jian, gesturing for him to pull out the dagger; The cost of this human-shaped mold is 28,000 yuan Wang Dan touched the mark on the molds chest and said indifferently; Hiss, that expensive? Song Jian gasped, just this one mode was equivalent to half a year of his salary; However, since youre a club member we dont charge you for damage caused during training sessions to the training equipment, Wang Dans mouth raised slightly but quickly turned serious again; Oh, thats good! After Song Jian finished speaking, he paused, still having a bit of a small-town mentality, tens of thousands of dollars, would no longer cause any burden for him now, the gold brick in his backpack could buy several of these human-shaped molds; Coach, what are we learning today? Song Jian asked somewhat excitedly; Still the basic movements, your grasp of the front stabbing movement in dagger fighting technique is good, as for your strength Lets talk about something else first, Ill demonstrate another basic movement, you should know, all skills are combinations of these basic movements! Wang Dan said seriously; Okay, coach, Ill study hard! For the whole morning, Wang Dan taught all the basic movements of the dagger fighting technique to Song Jian. After correcting his few unsatisfactory moves, she let Song Jian practice on his own, then she left the classroom; In a second-floor office of the gym, a woman with shoulder-length hair was playing computer games, while several others were leisurely chatting, occasionally glancing through the glass at the training situation of the members on the first floor. A man in his forties, dressed in a white Tang suit, was sitting at a desk drinking tea, with a three-foot-long sword lying to his right. The sword was positioned with its hilt facing inward and its tip facing outward, allowing the man to draw the sword from its scabbard as quickly as possible with just a stretch of his hand; Bang- The office door was pushed open, and an excited Wang Dan rushed in; S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I found a monster today! Wang Dan shouted loudly in the office; Ah, Sister Wang, you scared me, look, 1 died again! The short-haired woman slammed her mouse down and complained; Youre a Bronze V noob, no matter how you play, youll always die! A ponytailed girl sitting next to her looked at her condescendingly and said, Its a shame that youre learning the ancient grappling hand from the teacher with such good martial arts skills. With your game reaction speed, its a waste of such good martial arts. Grappling hand is about exercising finger flexibility, gaming relies on fast brain reactions, how can you mix them up? The short-haired girl argued, her face flushed; Hey, hey, hey, 1 said 1 found a monster, are you listening or not! Wang Dan stared fiercely at the short-haired girl and shouted loudly. All right, all right, you go on, what great martial arts talent did you find this time? The ponytailed girl put particular emphasis on the four words great martial arts talent. It should be noted that Wang Dan had once found someone with excellent physical fitness before and told everyone he was a martial arts genius. However, he only attended class for two days and never came back again. The coaches in the office had teased Wang Dan about it for quite some time. This time its true, he used a practice dagger and with one move stabbed the human-shaped mold without the handle going in! Wang Dan whispered. Without the handle going in? Thats impossible, you must have used the old mold that was ready to be returned to the factory, a coach questioned; Its new, just arrived today, a specially made mold, even with all my strength, 1 can only leave a shallow mark on it! Wang Dan stomped her foot; Clang- A crisp collision sound rang through the office, and everyone turned their heads to see the man who had been drinking tea just now, now staring at Wang Dan in amazement. His tea cup was resting on the saucer, but the saucer was now shattered; Wang Dan, are you telling the truth? Gu Bo stood up and frowned; Yes, sir, its true, that human-shaped mold is still in the classroom, you can go and see it yourself, Wang Dan said respectfully. Gu Bo was the owner of this gym and also the highest skilled in martial arts here, and nearly all the coaches had received his guidance; although he appeared to be in his forties, in reality, he was over sixty years old; Is that person still here? Gu Bo asked; Yes, hes still practicing in the classroom, Wang Dan nodded; Lets go and have a look! Gu Bo couldnt wait any longer and walked toward the office door; Seeing Gu Bo and Wang Dan disappearing at the door, the other coaches exchanged glances, and after a moment of silence, they all followed suit; Chapter 107 - 107 Practice Chapter 107: Practice Translator: 549690339 Gu Bo stood outside the classroom door, looking in through the glass. He saw a man in the room holding a dagger, moving swiftly with the blade creating swaths of white light in mid-air and a gusty momentum seeping through the door; His strength is indeed great, but his technique Gu Bo shook his head subtly; Sir, hes just an ordinary man, who only started training yesterday! Wang Dan whispered beside Gu Bo; An ordinary man? Who only started training yesterday? A look of surprise appeared on Gu Bos face. The mans proficiency in the dagger fighting technique didnt seem like a novices! Are you sure before yesterday, he knew nothing? Gu Bo questioned further; Yes, I just taught him a basic thrusting move yesterday, and today, that is just now, I taught him the rest of the movements. I swear, I only taught him basic moves, I havent started teaching him the routines yet. Wang Dan said seriously; It seems to me that his dagger fighting technique is even better than yours, Dan! remarked a female instructor on the side, hesitantly; Hmph, who says? Thats just superficial showmanship, how could he be better than me? Wang Dan rebutted discontentedly; He is a promising talent, Wang Dan, and you should mentor him well! A look of appreciation appeared on Gu Bos face. After observing a while more, he nodded, and walked away; Let me see, let me see. A shorthaired girl squeezed forward, staring at the mannequin in the middle of the room in astonishment, Wow, its true, look at those puncture marks, so exaggerating. Maybe you should let him train with you in free combat, Dan. Maybe he could place in the city league matches a few months down the road! Song Jian swirled the dagger, continuously training a few assassination moves stabbing, striking, pricking, cutting, draggingeach basic move was executed more and more proficiently by Song Jian; If he were able to see his skill chart now, he would see his Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic) skill proficiency climbing rapidly; Mastering a weapon skill is about becoming familiar with it, making each of your movements into muscle memory, becoming natural reflexes! Wang Dan entered the classroom, standing at the door watching Song Jian practice, she calmly instructed; The dagger fighting technique focuses on the sayingshorter the weapon, greater the danger, you need to be decisive, swift, and your movements concealed Dont exhaust your strength, dont overuse your moves, always reserve a third of your energy. You need to speed up based on precision, this will increase your power Good, just like that. When you make your move, pay attention to the coordination of your body movement and footwork, learn to utilize the power of your waist Song Jian practiced while listening to Coach Wang Dans instructions in his ear. His improvement was fast; In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed. Actually, Song Jian had only booked a two-hour course for today, but Wang Dan had been instructing him in the dagger fighting technique all morning; Alright, lets rest a bit at noon. Practicing too vigorously could harm your body! Wang Dan glanced at Song Jian, a look of surprise and admiration showing in her eyes. In the afternoon, Song Jian had originally booked a swordsmanship lesson, but the gym informed him that the coach who teaches swordsmanship was temporarily unavailable, so he had been training in dagger fighting technique for the whole day. What he didnt know was, while he was practicing in the classroom all day, Gu Bo was in the surveillance room observing him. As Song Jian finished his training, Gu Bo made a decision and called Wang Dan to relay his instructions; Thank you for teaching me all day, coach! Song Jian wiped the sweat from his forehead and bowed at Wang Dan; He had originally only booked a two-hour course, but Wang Dan had spent the entire day teaching him; Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not at all, Song Jian, are you interested in becoming my disciple? Wang Dan suddenly asked; Disciple? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and he asked, Arent disciples and gym members the same thing? Can becoming a coachs disciple entail learning some secret transmission techniques from the coach? Secret transmission? Wang Dan was taken aback and then laughed, Correct, gym members learn basic skills and simple routines. If you want to progress further, being a gym member is not enough. 1 think your physical condition is not bad, and there is potential for further improvement! Song Jians physical condition is more than just not bad, it could be said that there were very few coaches in the Black Panther Gym who could surpass Song Jian in physical condition; Further, coach, you were referring to Song Jian seemed a bit puzzled; Real combat! Wang Dan said seriously, In other words, battlefield hand-to-hand combat! By combat, did you mean killing? Song Jian asked tentatively. If you want to understand it that way, you could! Wang Dan nodded in agreement; Coach, can 1 go back and think about it and give you an answer by tomorrow? Song Jian contemplated for a moment; Sure. Wang Dan nodded, adding hesitantly after a moment: Not everyone is qualified to become a disciple of a coach at the Black Panther Gym. You should consider it an opportunity! Song Jian nodded, turned around, and left the classroom; In the evening, Song Jian arrived at Coastal Jewelry Street. This street was almost entirely filled with shops selling gold, silver, and jewelry. Every big-name brand you could think of worldwide could be found here; The common major shops would not buy the gold brick in Song Jians bag because buying untraceable gold accessories could inflict severe damage to a brand once exposed. But in the alleys of this street, there were many small shops, which usually made and repaired small pieces of gold and silver jewelry for a living. Such small stores could often buy old gold and silver jewelry and then melt it to make new pieces; Such small shops had a fair purchasing power and could afford to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars; Song Jian managed to sell the gold brick at a very cheap price, obtaining a total of 280,000 yuan. He went out with a gold brick in his bag but returned with half a bag of RMB. Going back to his rental room, Song Jian tossed his bag onto the bed, picked up the watermelon knife he had purchased the previous day, and began practicing the dagger fighting technique. But after a while, it felt awkward. The watermelon knife was too light, and it felt fluffy when he made moves with it; Song Jian shook his head, dropped his watermelon knife, and checked the delivery status of the dagger he had bought online. It had already arrived in Coastal City, and it seemed like it would be delivered to his home the next day; After practicing for a whole day, I wonder how much my Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic) skill proficiency has increased! With this thought in mind, Song Jian placed his phone in front of his bedside and got into bed with his eyes closed, waiting to enter the game again; Chapter 108 - 108: Blood Raven Chapter 108: Blood Raven Translator: 549690339 Night fell, and Song Jian lay quietly in bed. The familiar sensation welled up in his heart, as if a huge hand were grabbing him by the collar, pulling him forward; Cant we change the way we enter the game? This feeling is simply awful! Song Jian complained to himself; being forced into the game like this always felt imposed. As Song Jian entered the game, the black stone tablet that had been casually placed in his drawer also turned into a beam of black light and drilled into the game; Getting up off the floor of the third floor of the Manor Castle, Song Jian twisted his neck, feeling uncomfortable; Ill need to make some furniture in my spare time, at least a bed. Sleeping on the floor every time wont do! Song Jian looked around the empty room and thought to himself; Whoosh- A gust of wind blew in from the window, and a sheepskin parchment the size of an A4 sheet of paper was blown in; The parchment floated in mid-air, slowly burning up, and a cold mechanical voice sounded in Song Jians ear; Game player Song Jian, welcome to Doomsday City! Being level 10, you walk ahead of your peers. Survival is no longer so difficult for you. You will embark on the path to seek greater power. First, you need to choose a combat profession. In this abandoned Doomsday City, many combat profession mentors are hidden. Find them and learn the secrets of the professions from them! Mission Objective: In Doomsday City, find 10 combat profession mentors, explore the secrets of the various professions, and choose one as your main combat profession! o/io Mission Hint: Not every combat profession mentor is willing to explain the secrets of their profession to you. First, find them and gain their approval! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hint: Hundreds of combat profession mentors are hidden in this Doomsday City. They may be hidden in high-rise buildings, in alleys, or among powerful monsters! Hint: Combat profession mentors may be your enemy and attack you proactively before you gain their approval; Hint: Combat profession mentors are not always human. Maybe professions of other races are more suitable for you! Warning: After killing a combat profession mentor, the profession the mentor teaches will disappear forever! Warning: If you die in the game, your real-world identity will also be erased! This mission can be viewed at any time in the mission bar! The parchment burned up, and its ashes were whisked away by the wind out of the window, as if it had never appeared. Song Jian opened the mission interface and carefully read through the mainline mission several times; There must be quite a few players in the game now who havent even built a safe house. Moreover, from the mission introduction, it can be seen that level 10 is a threshold for encountering professions. If some players do not reach level 10 after creating a safe house, what kind of mainline mission will they get when they enter the game again? Song Jian wondered to himself. In fact, once the mainline mission of creating a safe house is completed, the players level will generally rise by three to four levels. The flood of monsters, whether killed by the defences of the safe house or by the players themselves, will ultimately grant all acquired experience to the player; Unless there are beings like the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree Alex, which intercept half of the experience points for their own level upgrades; Caw- A harsh bird cry rang out, and Song Jian looked towards the window to see a dark red crow, standing in front of the window, grooming its feathers; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the dark red crow in front of him looked very much like the zombie crows that mutated after eating zombie flesh in the movie Resident Evil; Monster? How did it get into the manor? Song Jian furrowed his brow slightly. The powerful defences of a level 1 manor caused monsters within a kilometre radius to keep their distance. Some flying creatures that entered the manors range would be attacked by Alex without hesitation; But now this blood-red crow stood unscathed on the castles third-floor windowsill, with one of Alexs branches less than a meter away, yet showing no signs of wanting to attack; Song Jian stared at the crow for a moment, and soon a line of small text appeared above the crows head; Blood Crow (Summon), Vitality Points: 10/10, Traits: Undead; A summon? Song Jian frowned, Whose summon is this? Is it Li Keers or Wang Qis? Only two people could enter Song Jians safe house, Li Keer and Wang Qi, to whom Song Jian had set the Guest permissions; Caw- Seeing that Song Jian was looking at it, the Blood Crow flew directly towards him, grabbed his shoulder, and stabilized itself; Hiss, this little thing is really arrogant! Song Jian grabbed the Blood Crow and held it in front of him, staring into its eyes; The Blood Crows eyes were also red, only much brighter than the feathers on its body; Being held by Song Jian, the Blood Crow seemed very uncomfortable and struggled, but couldnt break free from Song Jians right hand; Spurt! The Blood Crow being held by Song Jian suddenly collapsed and turned into a pool of blood that flowed onto the floor; The blood slowly seeped into the floor and disappeared; Caw, caw, caw- More crow caws came from outside the window. Song Jian was startled and hurriedly walked to the window to look out; In the courtyard, the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree was full of Blood Crows. There were at least twenty dense crows at a glance; Why are there so many Blood Crows in my manor? Song Jian frowned; Song Jians figure flashed, and he appeared beneath the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree. When Alex wasnt doing anything, it would fall into a deep sleep, only sending out a faint sense of perception to inspect the surroundings; Song Jian placed his hand on the trunk of the poison tree and began communicating with Alex; Soon, Song Jian let go of his hand, and a look of comprehension appeared in his eyes; So, these are the summons nurtured by the Blood Pool! Song Jian muttered to himself; Opening the building list, Song Jian checked the attributes of the Blood Pool. Sure enough, at the end of the Blood Pool information, the words Summon: Blood Crow; Summon Quantity: 29/30 appeared; A level 1 Blood Pool can only produce creatures like Blood Crows, but upgrading to level 2 will allow me to create even more powerful blood beasts. Song Jian mused, It seems that upgrading the Blood Pool should be on the agenda. 1 hope the required materials arent too expensive! Chapter 109 - 109 Sword Finger Chapter 109: Sword Finger Translator: 549690339 Blood Soul Stone? What the heck is that? 1 cant find it in the store. Where should I look for it, or is it dropped by some monster? I have no clue! Song Jian looked at the material required to upgrade the Blood Pool to level two, the one hundred units of Blood Soul Stone, and he immediately furrowed his brows. After thinking about it for a while, but without making any progress, Song Jian temporarily set aside the Blood Soul Stone issue. He returned to the third floor of the castle and switched on the radio that he hadnt used for a while. This was something that Song Jian had obtained long ago. Because he hadnt built a safe house yet, he hadnt been able to use it. Now it was a good time to find out what this radio could do. Turning on the radio, there was a burst of static. Crackle crackle After a while, the static gradually faded and a deep voice came from the radio. This is Kawa Town, This is Kawa Town. The patrol soldier on the town today told me that a Level 5 Elite BOSS has appeared outside town. This is a disaster for us. After discussing, were willing to hire adventurers to kill this BOSS for a reward of thirty Doomsday Coins. The items dropped by the BOSS will belong to the adventurer who kills it Kawa Town? Song Jian was taken aback. On the map, there were many towns in the suburban areas of Doomsday City, but Kawa Town was not among them. It seemed this town was beyond the range of Doomsday City. Thirty Doomsday Coins? Thats too little. The power of a Level 5 Elite BOSS is tremendous. Even during the day, its not something that ordinary people can handle A hoarse mans voice suddenly appeared on the channel. Well, not all Level 5 Elite BOSSes are the same. Some have huge gaps in power. If its just a regular Elite BOSS without special skills, it might be easier to kill. But correspondingly, the dropped items will be less attractive Another mans voice added. Kawa Town? Uncle Kaman, isnt it? Uncle Kaman, could you provide some details about the BOSS? If possible, we, the Falcon Squad adventurers, are willing to accept this hiring mission. A girls voice rang out on the radio. Thank you very much, Judy. And thanks to the rest of your Falcon Squad. The thirty-one survivors of Kawa Town will be eternally grateful Kamans grateful voice came over the radio. Soon after Kaman had described the features of the Level 5 Elite BOSS in detail, Judy accepted the hiring mission on behalf of the Falcon Squad. After Judy agreed, the channel on the radio fell silent again, except for some faint static. A moment later, a teenagers voice came over the radio. Ahem, this is Norman Base, this is Norman Base. I am Xiwaka. Today, I was hunting monsters and one of them dropped a skill book called Blood Boiling. Its an active skill that uses 30% of Vitality Points to boost attack power by 60%. I want to sell this skill book, does anyone want it The boys voice sounded a bit nervous, as if his throat was drying up. After a short pause, the channel started buzzing again. Norman Base, Im at Norman Base. Young man, Im really interested in that skill book. How much are you planning to sell it for? If its possible, I hope you can come to Black Rose Cafe and we can talk in detail 30% of Vitality Points, its a bit costly, Xiwaka. Do you support mailing? If you could offer free delivery, Im willing to buy this skill book for one hundred Doomsday Coins One hundred and twenty Doomsday Coins, my address is *****, 1 can pay for the postage myself. Please mail it to me One hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins, Im also at Norman Base. 1 can pick it up myself and trade face to face The channel was buzzing like an auction house, with people cutting in as soon as one person finished speaking. Soon, the price for the Blood Boiling skill book was bid up to two hundred and eighty Doomsday Coins. Mailing? Can this game actually support a mailing system? Speaking of it, now that I have my own safe house, its a fixed location. I wonder how to activate this mailing system Song Jian just sat quietly and listened without interrupting. He found that he could learn a lot of information that he wasnt aware of before from this radio. After the skill book was sold, the channel fell silent again. Song Jian waited a long time without anyone speaking up, just as he was about to turn off the radio, an old voice suddenly sounded from the radio. This is hiss-, this is City of Sin. City of Sin. I am Count Qian Dahai The old mans voice was very hoarse, speaking slowly, accompanied by heavy breaths. I have a house in the New Garden Residential Area of Doomsday City. Its located in New Garden Residential Area, Building 9, Floor 16, East Room The safe in the bedroom the password is *****. inside it, 1 have some jewelry and other things If a brave warrior is willing to bring a blue jade necklace back from the safe, Im willing to offer a hiring fee of one thousand Doomsday Coins. Of course, you may take all the other things in the safe The jade necklace is an heirloom of my dearly-loved lady, Roland. Im dying, so 1 want to I want to see it one more time It was a while after Count Qian Dahais voice disappeared on the radio that another voice came. Grand Count, Zombie City has been fallen for many years, only major forces could possibly enter. For example, the people from Gathering Area 101. But even they would pay a huge price to enter the city. Frankly speaking, risking our lives is not worth one thousand Doomsday Coins Yeah, 1 heard that Zombie City is filled with Elite BOSSes. Level 5 Elite BOSSes can be found everywhere, while those over Level 10 stroll around in groups. Its said that theres even a Level 30 boss-level Elite Guys, its not as dreadful as you guys described. 1 checked the map, the New Garden Residential Area the grand count mentioned is just a small district at the edge of Doomsday City. There, the highest level monster will not exceed a Level 5 Even if its a Level 5 Elite BOSS, if there are too many of them, ordinary adventurers wont be able to withstand them The discussion ended soon, with no one wanting to risk their lives entering Zombie City. After a moment of silence, Count Qian Dahais voice rang out again from the radio. As long as you bring back the blue jade necklace, apart from the one thousand Doomsday Coins, I will also gift a skill book called Sword Finger sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment Count Qian Dahais voice fell, the channel exploded. Grand Count, we, Owl Squad, are willing to accept this hiring Grand Count, we are the Dragon Legion from Gathering Area 101. We are willing to undertake this hiring, however, we hope to sign a hiring contract Sword Fingermy God, is it one of the legendary inheritance skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession? Grand Count, Are you really willing to offer the Sword Finger skill book as a reward? When the channel had quieted down a little, Count Qian Dahai continued to speak, I only need that blue jade necklace. Whoever sends it back to me or mails it to me will get the promised reward in full. Thats it! Chapter 110 - no: New Garden Residential Area Chapter 110: Chapter no: New Garden Residential Area Translator: 549690339 Hearing the cacophonous voices in the radio channel, Song Jian touched his chin and thought to himself, Isnt New Garden Residential Area the place where I first entered the game? The Count Qian Dahai mentioned that area, right? 1 remembered, 1 was in building No.6, quite near the No.9 building the count talked about Thinking of this, Song Jian felt his blood boil. One thousand Doomsday Coins were just a modest sum, but the Skill Book Sword Finger had priceless value regarding the Swordsman Immortal profession. The radio channel remained busy for quite a long while before it finally quietened down. Song Jian could hear that many players were gearing up to venture to Zombie City, seeking the blue jade necklace Count Qian Dahai mentioned; Seeing so many people risking their lives, the Swordsman Immortal profession must be really powerful! Song Jian commented, stroking his chin; My current main mission is to acquire a combat profession, if I could only get the Swordsman Immortal profession Having thought this, Song Jian quickly decided to head towards the New Garden Residential Area to find the blue jade necklace Count Dahai had described; Master, welcome back, I have some news about the Tree Shepherd combat profession that Id like to Felix began to awake slowly as he sensed Song Jians return; Before Alex could finish speaking, Song Jians figure vanished from the mansion; Watching Song Jians departing figure, Alex felt kind of speechless. After a moment, he sighed and slowly closed his eyes. The New Garden Residential Area was only separated from Song Jians mansion by Camel Square. Now, during broad daylight, there wasnt a single beast on the square. Song Jian strolled across the square without effort, arriving at the New Garden Residential Area; Entering the dilapidated grand gate of the New Garden Residential Area, Song Jian muttered under his breath as he was looking for building N0.9, Building No.9,16th floor, East Room, the password is ****? Count Qian Dahai revealed all the information on the radio. Whoever managed to hand the blue jade necklace over to him would be rewarded. There were indeed quite a few players gathered in the New Garden Residential Area. In a run-down pavilion at the centre of the area, Song Jian even saw five or six players setting up their stalls; All of them had a black cloth laid out in front of them, showing all sorts of items; Spotting Song Jians approach, excitement sprang to their faces. Bro, come and have a look. Ive got some good stuff here someone called. The others also looked hopeful. Song Jian cast a cursory glance. They were all pretty low-grade Zombie materials; How much for the Zombies nucleus? Song Jian casually pointed at one of the Zombies nuclei and asked. This? Its drop rate is quite low. Ten Doomsday Coins for one, a young man answered, rubbing his nose; Thats too expensive. Ill give you two Doomsday Coins for each one, but Ill take them all, Song Jian stated; Just two Coins? Thats too little. 1 had to kill fifty or sixty Zombies to get these The young boy hesitated; sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If you sell it to the vendors, they wont give you more than one Doomsday Coin. Im already offering double. If youre not selling, Ill go, Song Jian pretended to leave; Hey, sir, 111 sell you mine at two Doomsday Coins each! A man in his thirties nearby hurriedly stopped Song Jian; Song Jian glanced at the mans stall. He only had three Zombie nuclei; he pulled out six Doomsday Coins and handed them over; Deal! Take them! The man happily took the Coins and gave the Zombie nuclei to Song Jian; Hey, Uncle Wang, what are you doing? 1 was just negotiating with him the young man protested. Look at the level of this brother. Cant you see? Uncle Wang sneered at the young man, This thing is virtually worthless. The lowest-level Zombies drop it. Whats it worth? Look around, who doesnt have a few Zombie nuclei in their stalls? When you have too many, the price drops. We should be grateful that this mans offering double, Uncle Wang explained; Yeah, but this thing is rare the young man grumbled quietly; No matter how rare, there are so many low-level Zombies here Uncle Wang advised; Zombie nucleus. Two Doomsday Coins for each one. Ill take as many as youve got. If youre selling, trade with me, Song Jian said indifferently; Players were not yet aware that they could gamble using Zombie nuclei at Li Keers casino, where a single nucleus went for a hundred Doomsday Coins; Alright, big brother, Ill sell it to you for two Coins! The youth named Dog seemed a bit shy, but he handed over the eight or nine Zombie nuclei from his stall to Song Jian; Good, junior. In the future, you can keep all your Zombie nuclei for me. Ill come here often to buy them Song Jian laughed; Soon, everyone there sold all their Zombie nuclei to Song Jian; My friend, could you tell us what use a Zombies nucleus could be? A young man in his twenties, with twinkling eyes, asked Song Jian; Sorry, thats a trade secret, Song Jian lightly replied; After that, Song Jian also purchased some low-level cooking and alchemy materials, each going for two Doomsday Coins. After a round, Song Jian continued towards the ninth building; Hey, guys, what do you think this guy wants with all these Zombie nuclei? peering at Song Jians back, the young man asked in a low voice; What could he possibly do with them? You cant eat them, and theyre not worth much when sold. Even the lowest-level monsters drop them. What could they possibly be used for? Uncle Wang disdainfully answered: You better focus more on leveling up. Dont try to be too crafty or you might lose your life if anything went wrong Uncle Wang, dont worry! I know what Im doing, the young man waved dismissively; Seeing Song Jian turn a corner and disappear, the young man quickly packed up his stall and chased after him; This lad is seeking his own death again! Uncle Wang spat on the ground, looking disdainfully; Uncle Wang, dont bother about him. Hes always up to some tricks. One day hell hit a roadblock! someone nearby advised; Mmph, if it werent for all of us being newcomers, whod care about him? After a moment of silence, Uncle Wang packed up his stall, 1 cant just leave him be. I have to watch over him. If he provokes that expert, he will surely be in deep trouble! Saying that, Uncle Wang also chased after Song Jian; Chapter 111 - ill: Safe Chapter 111: Chapter ill: Safe Translator: 549690339 Song Jian slowly walked towards Building 9 of the New Garden Residential Area, which had almost become a Novice Village. All the monsters in the area had been cleared out, and new players wielding weapons could be seen everywhere, going in and out of the high-rise buildings. Seeing so many new players, Song Jian felt a sense of unease in his heart. New players rarely dared to directly hunt monsters on the streets when they first came out. Most of them would start by searching for supplies. The New Garden Residential Area had more than a dozen high-rise buildings with over a hundred rooms; however, with so many new players searching, some rooms had even been searched several times. I hope the room the Count of Qian Dahai hid his safe in hasnt been searched yet Song Jian prayed silently, though the probability of that happening was incredibly low. Now, he could only hope that other people didnt know where the safe was and havent discovered it yet. Entering Building 9, Song Jian followed the stairs and climbed towards the 16th floor. The floral-shirted ghost hid at the entrance of the first floor, peeking inside. Floral-Shirt Ghost, what are you doing? A hand slapped the floral-shirted ghosts shoulder from behind, scaring him. Turning his head, the floral-shirted ghost sighed in relief, Uncle Wang, scaring people could frighten them to death. You shouldnt jump out like that! Floral-Shirt Ghost, cant you put your energy to better use? Youre becoming more and more daring now, even following a level 10 expert, do you want to die? Uncle Wang complained. Uncle Wang, havent you heard? One doesnt get rich without taking risks, the floral-shirted ghost said nonchalantly. I just want to follow a high-level player. Cant I drink some soup while they eat meat? Drink soup? Hmph, I think you dont care about your life anymore! Uncle Wang said with a disappointed look. Alright, Uncle Wang, stop pretending! The floral-shirted ghost said disdainfully, No one knows you better than me, and I understand your thoughts better than anyone else. Let s follow him together! If theres any advantage, we can have a share. I dont believe a level 10 expert would come to the Novice Village for no reason. Uncle Wangs expression changed, and a tinge of resentment appeared in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he said, In the future, zombie cores will probably be unsellable. Hmph, if even a high-level expert wants to buy it, could it not be something valuable? I still have a dozen or so of them in my inventory. The floral-shirted ghost said with a smug smile, As long as I can find out what the zombie cores are used for, wont we be rich then? Alright, hurry up and follow him closely. Dont lose sight of him. See which floor he went to Uncle Wang pushed the floral-shirted ghost, and the two of them sneakily approached the stairs. Song Jian quickly arrived at the 16th floor and saw the broken-down door with a frown on his face. The room had already been searched; if they found Counts safe was yet to be seen. Stepping into the room, he saw a mess, with items scattered all over the floor. Song Jian quickly walked into a bedroom and saw an intact large bed that took up almost half the room, finally letting out a sigh of relief. Thankfully, no one has discovered the safe! Song Jian smiled. The bed was custom-made. It looked like a solid hardwood bed, but in fact, there were two removable side panels on the right side. Behind the two panels was what appeared to be solid wood but was actually a special composite metal. By triggering a mechanism next to the bed, a password keypad would be revealed. The password would open the safe. On the radio, Count Qian Dahai had explained in great detail how to open the safe to everyone; as long as the safe was opened, the contents could be obtained. Following the steps, Song Jian quickly opened the safe. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Reaching inside, he pulled out stacks of cash. Each bill had a face value of too, and there were dozens of stacks, totaling to about several hundred thousand. However, after the apocalypse, even the government no longer existed, and these paper bills, based on government credit, had become worthless piles of paper. Behind the large stacks of cash, Song Jian found three wooden boxes. They were dark red with a thick layer of patina. In the real world, these three boxes alone would be valuable. Opening the first wooden box, a blue jade necklace caught his eye. Song Jians face lit up with joy, but after checking the properties of the necklace, he discovered it was just an ordinary piece of jewelry that couldnt be taken out of the game. His interest waned, and he put it into his inventory. With this item, all I need to do is figure out how to mail it, and I can get the Sword Finger Skill Book. Song Jian was pleased. Opening the second wooden box, he found a ring. The ring appeared dull and had a wood-like texture, looking like a wooden ring. Checking the properties, Song Jian gasped. The ring was actually the legendary Storage Ring. Storage Ring (Blue): Ring, equipped effect, obtain eight storage spaces. Usage effect, expand players inventory, the number of expanded slots is random, ranging from at least one slot to a maximum of six slots! If used as equipment, the ring would occupy one ring jewelry slot, and each players equipment slots could only wear two rings. Song Jian was already wearing a Ring of Strength, while the other ring slot was empty, perfect for equipping this one. Once Song Jian had a better ring, this Storage Ring could be used to expand his inventory slots, preventing any waste. Ive always felt that sixteen inventory slots were too small. Its like a dream come true! Song Jian immediately equipped the ring, instantly gaining eight additional inventory slots. Opening the third wooden box, he found a book inside. The cover was made of cowhide and featured a monsters portrait on it. Horns growing on its head, red skin, sunken cheeks, and the eyes that revealed a vicious and malicious expression It looks like the demon from Hell in legends Song Jian picked up the book and stroked the cover thoughtfully. As Song Jian s fingers slid over the demon portrait, he could feel the slightly raised image, as if it was originally part of the cowhide cover. Surrender your soul, and I shall grant you immense power A whisper sounded in his ear, and Song Jian looked bewildered for a moment before quickly coming to his senses. System: You were tempted by rhe demon; but your passive talent Thick Face activates, making you immune to the demons temptation. As I thought, this is not something ordinary people can touch! Seeing rhe system prompt, Song Jian was so frightened that he nearly threw the book out of his hand. lie forced himself to suppress the urge, put the book back in his inventory, and decided to study the books content when he returned to his manor. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a rustling sound outside the door, as if someone was sneaking into the room. Chapter 112 - 112: Application Chapter 112: Application Translator: 549690339 Song Jian walked to the bedroom door and saw two people sneaking and peering into the room; These two guys were just at the stall Song Jian narrowed his eyes, realizing he had been followed; Alertness is too weak, even let others get this far A murderous intent arose in Song Jians heart. He knew whoever dared to follow him must have bad intentions. What are you doing? Song Jian slowly walked out of the bedroom with an icy expression; Damn, weve been found! The flower-shirted mans heart sank, he glanced at Uncle Wang and saw the old mans face full of fear, constantly retreating. Idiot, with your actions, youre basically telling others youre stalking them with bad intentions! The flower-shirted man cursed in his mind; Master, I have some Zombie cores here, 1 dont know if youre still buying? I just brought these from the safe house The flower-shirted man smiled and took out more than a dozen Zombie cores from his bag and handed them over; You followed me for half a day, just to give me Zombie cores? Song Jian had a mocking smile on his face. These two guys were only at level three, probably still in the novice trial period, with weak strength. However, they had the audacity to stalk him. They must want to gather some leftovers, but too bad, Ive already taken the good stuff. Song Jian secretly thought, watching the two men bowing and scraping with a humble appearance, the killing intent in his heart disappeared without a trace. As long as its a Zombie core, I want it! Song Jian accepted the cores and threw a handful of Doomsday Coins to the flower-shirted man; The flower-shirted man looked at the Zombie cores with heartache, he had saved them for a long time; Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Zombie cores could be dropped by level one mutated Zombies, the drop rate was too low, and it was not guaranteed to get one even after killing dozens of them. Boss, can you tell us what these Zombie cores are for? The flower-shirted man cautiously asked. Heh~ Song Jian glanced at him disdainfully. If he told them the purpose of the Zombie cores, how could he collect them later? At the very least, the price would definitely rise a lot when he went to buy them; But then again, Li Keers Sunflower Bar had already opened, and the casino on the second floor would probably be open soon. By that time, everyone would know the purpose of the Zombie cores, they couldnt keep it secret for long; Do you know Sunflower Bar? Song Jian asked. Sunflower Bar? The flower-shirted man was stunned, his eyes widened, and a surprised expression appeared on his face: Boss, are you talking about the bar with the beautiful bartender? Yeah, Ive been there as a customer, but the drinks there are so expensive The second floor of Sunflower Bar is a casino, which will be open soon. There will be slot machines there, requiring Zombie cores to play, and you can gamble for quite a few good things! Song Jian casually said; All, I see. Thank you, boss, thank you, boss! The flower-shirted man was stunned. He didnt expect Song Jian to reveal the purpose of the Zombie cores so easily, and he was overjoyed; In the next few days, I can collect more Zombie cores, and when the casino opens, the prices of Zombie cores will definitely rise The flower-shirted man thought excitedly, No, by that time, I can also gamble. If I win something good, wouldnt it be more profitable than selling Zombie cores? Alright, now that you know what Zombie cores are for, stop following me, and dont be so reckless in the future. Be careful, or you might be killed without knowing what happened! Song Jian said with a faint smile; Although there was not a single threatening word, Uncle Wangs face suddenly turned pale, and his eyes were filled with fearful expressions when he looked at Song Jian. Thank you, boss, thank you, boss! On the other hand, the flower-shirted man didnt seem to care, his face full of smiles as he flattered Song Jian. Song Jian glanced at them and walked out of the house; The flower-shirted man disdainfully looked at Uncle Wang. He originally thought the two could help each other, but this guy got so scared when he saw Song Jian, he even didnt dare to let out a fart. It was a good thing he was clever and dodged a bullet; Uncle Wang, youre really useless. With such small courage, how can you survive out here? The flower-shirted man spoke with a tone of a seasoned veteran; Phew~, let me catch my breath first! Uncle Wang leaned against the wall, sitting slowly on the ground; Uncle Wang, dont tell me you have a heart attack? The flower-shirted man furrowed his brow; Kid, the two of us just took a trip to the ghost world! Uncle Wang took a deep breath, and his face gradually relaxed; Ghost world? Uncle Wang, arent you exaggerating a bit! The flower-shirted man said disdainfully; Uncle Wang slowly stood up, peeked outside the door, and found that Song Jians figure had disappeared. He then said slowly, The young man just now, hes killed people! Killed people? The flower-shirted mans face changed, and he asked urgently, Are you saying hes a wanted criminal? Dont know, but hes killed people, a lot of them. He carries a murderous aura, and just now, he was about to kill us Uncle Wang seemed to remember something terrifying, his lips trembled slightly; Kill us? The flower-shirted man looked incredulous, saying, How could it be? We didnt do anything Kid, stalking him is already considered hostile. What else do you want to do? Uncle Wang helplessly looked at the flower-shirted man, pointed to Song Jians bedroom and said, Tell me, what would a level ten expert like him come here for? There must be a secret! You mean, he came here to find something? The flower-shirted mans eyes lit up; Most likely, but he must have found it already. Otherwise, wed be in danger. Just now, he was really ready to kill, 1 could feel it! Uncle Wang said; The flower-shirted man snorted, didnt take Uncle Wangs words seriously, and quickly rushed into the bedroom Song Jian had just entered; Oh my, he really was looking for something, but it seems like he has already taken it away The flower-shirted mans shouting soon came from the bedroom. Uncle Wang walked in the bedroom quickly and, by the wooden bed, saw a large pile of paper bills. The wooden board covering the safe was open, and so was the safe door; There was actually a safe here, damn it! I searched this room before and found nothing! The flower-shirted man had a regretful expression. This room has been searched at least seven or eight times. If you dont know the location of this safe, youll never find it! Uncle Wang just glanced at the scene, shaking his head; Heh, a master is indeed a master The flower-shirted man sighed; After a while, the flower-shirted man seemed to have thought of something, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered to Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang, do you think if we tell him the location of that BOSS, he would give us a share of the loot? Uncle Wang hesitated for a moment, then frowned and thought for a long time, nodded slowly and said, 1 think, he might. Im just afraid he may not be interested in a level five elite BOSS. Chapter 113 - 113: The Zombie Mailman Chapter 113: The Zombie Mailman Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stepped out of his residence, glancing at the blue jade necklace wrapped in the bundle, a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Sword Finger, one of the inheritance skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, I wonder how powerful it is! Song Jian murmured softly to himself, lie already knew Count Qian Dahais address, but the current Song Jian had no idea how to mail the item to him. From the radio, he could discern that mailing was not a difficult task for others, or for other NPCs. Perhaps he could ask others how to mail items on the radio? Would asking such common knowledge questions on the radio expose anything? That was the only concern Song Jian had. Just then, a rushed sound of footsteps rang from behind him. Seeing that Song Jian hadnt left yet, both Hawaiian Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang breathed a sigh of relief. Master, boss, please wait, wait a moment! The Hawaiian Shirt Ghost, a bit flustered, spoke in spurts. Whats wrong? Is there something you need? Song Jian turned around and asked. Master, we know the location of a Level 5 Elite BOSS, would you be interested? Hawaiian Shirt Ghost glanced at Uncle Wang before lowering his voice to ask. A Level 5 Elite BOSS? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head. As a Level 10 player, hunting Level 5 monsters didnt earn him any more experience. Besides, the goods dropped by a Level 5 Elite BOSS were of a too low grade for him. Since the game hadnt opened any trading systems or auction houses, was he supposed to waste time setting up a stall like they did? Moreover, even if Song Jian was willing to set up a stall, most players were only Level 3 or 4 and didnt possess many Doomsday Coins. It wouldnt be profitable! If it were a Level 10 Elite BOSS, I would be interested. But a Level 5? Ill pass. You guys can gather more people to hunt it while its daytime, and its attributes are halved. Song Jian spoke indifferently. Boss, although its just a Level 5 Elite BOSS, it carries a mailbag. If we kill it, it will certainly drop many great items. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost suddenly said. Yeah, Master, we saw it, its mailbag was bulging. I think its like those treasure chest monsters in other games that explode with loot when killed! Uncle Wangs eyes lit up as he eagerly added. A mailbag? Song Jian perked up and asked, Can you describe in detail what the monster looks like? That BOSS is called Postman Zombie. It wears a worn-out uniform and carries a bulging mailbag. It moves very fast! Hawaiian Shirt Ghost quickly reported. Its attack is unique. It pulls out letters from its mailbag and throws them like throwing knives, which deal quite high damage. I took a hit once and lost more than thirty vitality points. It hurt a lot. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost, currently at Level 3, had a vitality limit of eighty-five. Losing more than thirty points meant he lost a third of his vitality. He was definitely not the BOSSS match. Alright, lets go take a look. But lets make it clear first, if the BOSS drops something I need, I have the first choice! Song Jian declared. In fact, upon hearing the BOSSS name, Song Jian made a connection with mailing. Perhaps killing that BOSS would drop a mailbox? In this game, what was impossible? Now, this BOSS was probably the most likely one associated with the mailbox. Of course, of course, we just want to follow you and pick up the leftovers. Uncle Wang quickly agreed. Uncle Wang and Hawaiian Shirt Ghost had already done their calculations. A Level 5 Elite BOSS could very likely drop Level 5 equipment. For Song Jian who was Level 10, Level 5 equipment was already somewhat beneath him. So, in the end, wouldnt they be the beneficiaries? As they talked, the duo walked with Song Jian out of the community. Huh, look at those two. How did they get in with the Master? A player setting up a stall in the central gazebo of the community saw the trio and exclaimed in surprise. Hey, isnt Uncle Wang trying to ride on Masters coattails? someone sneered. I wish I could get a piece of that. I bet the Master is going to help them level up. Im so jealous! someone else said, their eyes gleaming with envy. Do you think theyre going to fight a BOSS? I heard a few days ago that Hawaiian Shirt Ghost was chased around by a BOSS and almost died! another person speculated. A BOSS? Is there really a BOSS? Should we go take a look? The group looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and then started shouting, Lets go take a look! Its a rare opportunity to see a Master fight a BOSS! At this stage, few people had encountered a BOSS, and fewer dared to challenge one. Hearing that there was a BOSS fight, they stopped setting up their stalls and started pursuing Song Jian and the others. Master, if we circle around this street, theres a post office ahead. The BOSS is holed up in there! Hawaiian Shirt Ghost pointed at the street ahead. You dont have to call me Master. My name is Song Jian, just call me Brother Song. Song Jian chuckled and asked, Have you cleared most of this area? We didnt explore most of the area. The monsters here are mostly Level 3. Its too risky. One slip, and we could die here. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost shook his head. Song Jian nodded, not saying anything else. The three quickly arrived at an old post office. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Along the way, they encountered many Level 3 mutant zombies. But neither the Hawaiian Shirt Ghost nor Uncle Wang made a move. Song Jian quickly killed them with his dagger. The pair were amazed by his skill. Brother Song, the BOSS is in there. Should we lure it out, or Hawaiian Shirt Ghost looked at the open gateway of the post office and said fearfully. He had innocently thought that areas with stronger monsters might contain better loot. That led him into this post office on his previous adventure, and he almost didnt see the light of day again. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost was worried that the narrow space in the post office would prevent Song Jian from fully utilizing his abilities. He bravely offered to lure the BOSS outside. Theres no need, you see, hasnt it just come out? Song Jian pointed to the post office entrance. Hehe A zombie hunched over, clad in a tattered green uniform, appeared at the entrance of the post office. The zombie was thin and emaciated, with deeply sunken eyes. Its skin clung tightly to its bones, almost devoid of muscle, making it look like a skeleton. The funniest part was that it was even wearing a military green hat on its head, making it look no different from an ordinary postman. Hawaiian Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang werent lying. The BOSS did have a bag hanging from its body, also military green. The words Post Office were written on it. It looked like it was loaded with a lot of things, bulging tightly. Brother Song, thats it. Be careful, its very fast. Seeing this BOSS, Hawaiian Shirt Ghosts face changed dramatically. If he hadnt luckily stumbled upon a small group of players searching nearby last time, he wouldnt have been able to escape. This BOSSS movement was too fast. As expected, the Postman Zombie roared and charged towards the trio once it spotted them. Even though its attributes were halved during the day, it was still considerably faster than regular zombies. Chapter 114 - 114: Backpack Chapter 114: Backpack Translator: 549690339 The Zombie Boss with its mailman appearance was incredibly fast. The Flower-Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang were so startled they kept retreating. If Song Jian hadnt been standing still, they probably would have already turned tail and run. Song Jians face twitched with a smirk as he observed the incoming mailman Zombie. To him, the level five elite boss was no longer an intimidating monster. Even if he only wielded the Tusk Fang Stinger, Song Jian could easily take it down. However, with a slight increase in strength, Song Jian could now use the Rocket Launcher[Cobra-2X] in his inventory, an authentic weapon of mass destruction. Fetching the rocket launcher from his inventory, he positioned it on his shoulder. The cold metal against his cheek, the gaping maw of the gun barrel aimed at the charging boss. Despite the rocket launchers slow fire rate, its power was immense, making it one of the most damaging solo weapons. Its range was somewhat short compared to a sniper rifle, but it had an area attack, possessing a splash damage effect. Before deploying the Mind Eye skill on the mailman Zombie, Song Jian has targeted him mentally. The Cobra-2X was slow but this compensated for it; it was no longer easy to evade the rockets fire. As Song Jian slung the rocket launcher over his shoulder, Flower-Shirt Ghost and Uncle Wang could hardly believe their eyes. How how is this possible? Flower-Shirt Ghost felt as if he was dreaming. I I dont even have a hand-gun, and look at him, already playing with a rocket launcher? How can there be such a disparity between people? Uncle Wang shared a dumbfounded expression. Boom- A rocket, with a long trailing blaze, shot toward the Mailman Zombie. You could even see with the naked eye the trajectory of the rocket in mid-air. The Mailman Zombie issued a roar, unflinchingly charging right into the rocket without so much as a hint of evasion. It seemed as if this boss hadnt even regained its senses yet, let alone having the sense to perceive danger. Other than higher attack, stronger defense, and more vitality, such a boss was practically no different from a regular mutant Zombie. Boom- Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A crushing explosion as the rocket hit the Zombie in the chest, causing a deafening roar. The Mailman Zombies body was indeed resilient. Hit directly with a rocket, it wasnt one-shot killed. Following the explosion, it was hurled five or six meters back by the force, and brutally slammed into the wall of the post office behind it. This monsters body is indeed formidable! Song Jian commented. If this was in the real world, a flesh and blood body bearing the brunt of a rocket would be a splatter of fragments. But in the game, the Boss had survived a direct hit from a rocket, still writhing on the ground attempting to stand back up. Worthy of being a Boss, such a tough body, even with the attributes halved, it can still take a hit from a rocket. Song Jian expressed his appreciation. The Mailman Zombie Boss howled madly, its eyes radiated with bloody lust, glaring viciously at Song Jian. Its legs had been blown off and only half of its waist was remaining, rendering standing up impossible. But it had not yet given up on attacking; even if it took using its hands to crawl, it was determined. As Song Jian waited for the cooldown to be over, he slightly adjusted the direction of the rocket launcher. Boom- The second rocket roared its way towards the Mailman BOSS. This time the battered Boss couldnt withstand the rockets damage any longer. The body burst into fragments and with an explosive roar, the Bosss body broke into tens of pieces, scattering in all directions. The fragmented body turned into black ash in the mid-air, and scattered into the wind. In front of the post office, apart from a huge pit, one could no longer see any signs of the Boss, as if it had never been there. Around the huge pit created by the rocket attack, a few items radiating green and white light had scattered around. Huh, equipment has dropped? Song Jians eyes lit up as he caught sight of the dropped gear. At his current level, a level-five Boss dropping equipment was already extremely lucky. The greatest possibility was that a few average items would drop. Mailmans Bag (Green), backpack, effect: Can store twelve items upon equipping; note: the bag will occupy one accessory slot once equipped. This is mine, you guys dont mind, do you? Song Jian casually picked up the mailmans bag and asked them. No, no objections! Both of them looked at each other, their faces wearing polite yet awkward smiles. The backpack was a great item. Players only had an initial sixteen inventory slots, far from enough considering the vast variety of items in this game. Song Jian gleefully opened his equipment interface and equipped the mailmans bag. Every player had two accessory slots and both of Song Jians were empty. Huh, how can this be? Beads of cold sweat formed on Song Jians forehead as he stared at the accessory interface containing a black stone tablet, his face turning pale. After all, this was the stone tablet that he had possessed within the real-world, always kept in his drawer and had left it there before entering the game. So how come it had suddenly appeared in the game and was displayed in his equipment interface? The effect of this stone tablet was only to increase vitality by one point, but its surface seemed to be enveloped by a layer of transparent energy, as though it had been sealed. Song Jian had intended to bring it back to the real world for research, thinking that he wouldnt miss that little vitality increase that much in the game. But why did it appear in the game and in his equipment interface again? Staring at the stone tablet for a while, Song Jian felt that there was something mysterious about it. However, he couldnt figure it out right now, so he left it aside temporarily. Seems like all the items obtained recently have something to do with storage space! Song Jian murmured to himself. The remaining items were all common varieties, Song Jian glanced at them but was too lazy to pick them up; Zombie Tusk, Zombie Eyeball, Zombie Leatherthese items could already be dropped by a Level One Mutant Zombie. It was a particularly shameful act for a level-five elite Boss to drop these kinds of items. You guys can have all these materials, Song Jian said nonchalantly. Thanks, Brother Song! The duo feebly thanked him. The loot dropped by level-five elite Bosses should have been unattractive to level-ten masters, but a storage package happened to drop this time. It was hard to tell whether this was an instance of good or bad luck. Hey, Brother Song, look at this thing, its quite strange! Flower-Shirt Ghost picked up an item from the ground and after staring at it for a while, he called out to Song Jian; Chapter 115 - 115: Mailbox Chapter 115: Mailbox Translator: 549690339 Song Jian, who had initially turned to leave, changed directions after hearing the shout from Floral Shirt Ghost. Whats the matter, these are just common quality materials, is there anything strange about them? Song Jian asked with a laugh; Song, Brother Song, look at this. It seems like this isnt a material, but an equipment piece no, I cant even call it equipment. I I dont know what to call it. Floral Shirt Ghost was scratching his head as he lifted a shimmering white item in his hand. Song Jian moved closer and started examining its attributes. A stamp? What is this, something for mailing? Song Jians eyebrows rose in surprise, he seemed intrigued. Stamp (White), Special Item, Effect: After usage, it can send an item to any specified address! Note: This item is unique. Once its used, it will automatically disappear. This thing is useful for me, give it to me, Song Jian said. Sure, Brother Song! Floral Shirt Ghost, far from being reluctant, happily handed the white item to Song Jian. Floral Shirt Ghost had previously checked the properties of this item. For current players, the only use is to exchange it for one Doomsday Coin at the system store. However, for advanced players, it may have other uses, which is why Floral Shirt Ghost had called out to Song Jian. Here are ten Doomsday Coins, consider it as me buying it. Song Jian placed the stamp into his backpack and handed the Doomsday Coins to Floral Shirt Ghost; We cant possibly accept this, Brother Song! Floral Shirt Ghost said, his face glowing with a bright smile. He insisted they couldnt take the money, but he quickly pocketed the Doomsday Coins; Alright, when theres a boss next time, find me in the villa beside Camel Square! Song Jian waved his hand, turning to stride towards his estate. Watching Song Jians departing figure, Floral Shirt Ghosts mouth slowly dropped open, his face full of disbelief and awe. Oh my, turns out its this big shot, the first one to establish a Safe House! Floral Shirt Ghost exclaimed in shock. My god, youre something, kid. You managed to build a relationship with him over a piece of junk with white quality, impressive, Floral Shirt No, Brother Ghost! How come Ive never realized youve got such a keen eye! Uncle Wang gave Floral Shirt Ghost a heavy pat on the shoulder, his face full of envy. Hey, 1 didnt expect to run into this big shot either. If I have him backing me while setting up a Safe House, wouldnt that be almost like a sure deal? Floral Shirt Ghost smirked, grinning from ear to ear. Upon arriving back at his estate and spotting the flock of blood crow in his yard, Song Jian frowned slightly. The sight of the withered old tree in his yard, combined with the dozens of blood-red crows, gave his entire estate a grim feeling like a haunted mansion from medieval Europe. The place would look marginally better during the daylight, but it would definitely pass for a haunted house come nightfall. With the castle empty, Song Jian felt too lazy to sit on the floor. He went to sit under the Blood and Dark Spirit Poison Tree and took out the stamp. Getting this stamp can be considered a surprise. Song Jian set out to find clues about mailboxes, but instead of finding any clues, he got a stamp that could mail items. This left Song Jian to muse about the fickle nature of destiny. However, while this stamp could be used to mail things, it didnt have a payment feature. If Song Jian had a mailbox, he could set a payment amount and item, but this stamp didnt have this feature and could only send items. Should he mail the item to Count Qian Dahai first? Song Jian wasnt about to do something so naive. Even if Count Qian Dahai was a highly reputable gentleman, Song Jian didnt even have a mailbox yet. So even if the count wanted to send him the payment, he wouldnt have a place to mail it to. It seems 1 will have to use the radio to find some clues about the email address, Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought in mind, Song Jians figure appeared on the third floor of the castle. In the empty room, there was just a radio set up on the floor. As Song Jian turned on the radio, a harsh electrical static noise burst out, which lasted for a long time before it slowly faded away. This is the Falcon Squad, we have a level five equipment we want to sell. Its a blue quality long knife, its attribute is Hey, Judy, the attributes of this long knife isnt bad, but the level is a bit too low. Did you guys beat the elite boss outside Kawa Town? A frivolous voice said through the radio. The base price for this long knife is one hundred Doomsday Coins, is there anyone interested in buying it? Judy seemed uninterested in engaging with him and shouted out her price on the radio channel. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is Count Francis from the City of Sin. Ill take the long knife for one hundred Doomsday Coins. It can serve as a birthday gift for my young son next month, a low, deep voice echoed through the radio. One hundred and ten Doomsday Coins. This knife, combined with my Triple Slash, can amplify its power by one hundred and thirty percent. This is Su Lijun from the City of Sky, my email address is One hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins, thats my final offer. If anyone goes higher than me, then its yours! Count Francis voice echoed again in the radio channel. It was as if a thunderbolt had exploded in Song Jians mind. Many good items, like the Mutated Pine Nut, could only sell for a few dozen Doomsday Coins at the most. It wasnt that the items were bad, but that the players purchasing power was too low. If I had known earlier Song Jian wanted to cry but had no tears. A blue-quality sword that was dropped by a level-five elite boss was auctioned for over a hundred Doomsday Coins. How much could he have sold the Mutated Pine Nut, which can increase Vitality Points, for if he had shouted it on the radio? Eventually, the blue-quality long knife was bought by Su Lijun from the City of Sky for one hundred eighty Doomsday Coins. There seemed to be a lot of people on the radio channel, some trading items, some looking for people, some publishing hiring tasks, but most of them were chatting. Song Jian didnt understand why there were so many people who had nothing to do during the apocalypse. Ahem, I would like to ask, how to get an email address? Finally, Song Jian pressed the transmission key to ask for clues about email in the radio. Quickly, a young voice echoed through the radio, Email? Isnt that something you can easily get from the city hall? Young man, you know too little. Many places dont have a city hall, like in Kawa Town. Ask Papa Kaman, does his Gathering Area of about thirty people have a city hall? Its difficult for gathering areas in the wilderness to apply for emails unless you apply to the system god for setting up a Safe House and withstand the monster siege, then youll be qualified to apply Setting up a Safe House in a wilderness gathering area is too difficult. The tide of monsters isnt something anyone can handle unless you can hire a legion to have a slim chance Hire a legion? Are you crazy? If I have the money to hire a legion, why not apply for citizenship in a big city, like the City of Sin, or the City of Light Why not come to our City of Sky? The security in our city is excellent, and the nightlife is also very rich The citizens of the City of Sin smiled without a word. What citys nightlife could be more extravagant than the City of Sin? Song Jian was a bit speechless. The conversation began discussing about the emails but quickly changed topic. A group of idle people were discussing which citys bar dancer dances the most seductively on the radio channel. Chapter 116 - 116: Employment Chapter 116: Employment Translator: 549690339 Watching a once serious discussion gradually derail, Song Jian felt somewhat vexed. As everyone discussed whether the Golden Gun Pills were effective or Vitality Boosting Potion was better, Song Jian reluctantly switched off the radio. Through the radio, Song Jian learned that even in the apocalypse, many people were still living well. The concept of nations had faded away, replaced by city-centered dictatorships. Even for ordinary people living in these cities, basic rights were protected. If they dared to hunt monsters and became professionals, their lives would be even betterhardly any worse than before the apocalypse. However, many people couldnt pass the city-citizenship application process and had to voluntarily form their own Gathering Areas in the wilderness. The security of these Gathering Areas was not guaranteed. Some Gathering Areas disappeared overnight, and this was no longer news, nor was it a common topic of conversation. Such incidents were far too commonplace. As for the clues about the mailbox, Song Jian had gleaned this information from the hodgepodge of radio chatter. As long as he built a safehouse, he could apply to the system. However, applying for a mailbox required a large sum of money, which many people couldnt afford. He opened the manors creation list and scrolled all the way down to a More Features option. Upon selecting it, several sub-options appeared: Add Friend, Form Alliance, Join an Organization, Hire, and Apply for a Mailbox. Song Jian began investigating each option in turn. The Add Friend feature allowed adding like-minded friends who also had built safehouses, but the friend request needed to be accepted. After adding a friend, he could check their online status and set up a private chat channel. Forming an Alliance was akin to creating a guild. If ten players owning safehouses responded, an organization could be formed. This organization was initially capped at a hundred players, and completing certain tasks was necessary to increase that cap. But in the current game, the number of players who successfully built safehouses was small. Forming an alliance would take considerable time. Join an Organization was for joining an already established organization, which could be player-created or NPC-created, like the 101 Gathering Area Song Jian previously encountered. But his relationship with them was hostile, so he couldnt join their organization. Hire was for employing a character akin to a butler, who would manage the safehouse when he was offline or not there. A level one to level three safehouse could only hire one person. After upgrading to a manor, three could be employed. The hiring cost was considerable. In the hiring list, the aptitude, attributes and skills of each hiree differed. Hirees with higher aptitude, attributes, and more skills costed more to hire; and a monthly salary was needed after successful hire. Song Jian was interested in the Hire function. Fiana, the bartender from Li Keers Sunflower Bar, had left a deep impression on Song Jian. He hoped to hire someone similar, but among the dozens of potential hires, their professions were all different; Robin (White), Profession: Gardener, Aptitude: Low, Attributes: Weak, Skills: Watering, Weeding, Bug-catching, Plant care; Hiring cost: 50 Doomsday Coins; Monthly salary: 5 Doomsday Coins. Suma (White), Profession: Chef, Aptitude: Below average, Attributes: Slightly weak, Skills: Basic cooking; Hiring cost: 80 Doomsday Coins; Monthly salary: 10 Doomsday Coins. A gardener, chef, farmer, cleaner, maid what is all this? Song Jian exclaimed, shaking his head at the low-quality hires. He was not satisfied. It was not until he scrolled to the end of the list that he found an employee of green quality. George (Blue), Profession: Butler, Aptitude: Average, Attributes: Normal, Skills: Basic Elocution, Intermediate Management, Basic Defense Spells. Hiring cost: 150 Doomsday Coins; Monthly salary: 20 Doomsday Coins. A basic defense spell? How does a butler have such skills? Song Jian raised his eyebrows and curiously opened the description of the skill; It can increase the safehouses defense by 30%. Awesome! My manors current defense is eight thousand, so thirty percent of that is an addition of two thousand four hundred. Song Jian lit up with joy; Hire George! Song Jian clicked on George and selected to hire him. A hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins soon disappeared, and George was removed from the hiring list. He waited a while, and George didnt appear. Just as Song Jian was feeling puzzled, he noticed a shabbily dressed man walking towards his manor from the street outside. The man, pallid from hardship, had green text floating above his head. LV1 George, Vitality Points: 80/80, Employer: Song Jian. Is this the butler I hired? He looks so weak. Song Jian frowned, then teleported to the manors main entrance. Sir, 1 thank you for your employment. If not for you, 1 fear 1 might starve in the slums! The moment George saw Song Jian, his eyes welled up with tears of excitement. He bowed deeply towards Song Jian and said; George, from now on, I am entrusting my manor to you. 1 hope you will not betray my trust, Song Jian muttered to himself in his heart. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Compared to Fiana, George was far from impressive, causing some disappointment in Song Jian. But as he was already hired, hed have to wait and see if George could manage the manor well. At the least, George had a basic defensive spell that could boost the manors overall defence by 30%. For this basic defense spell, its worth spending 20 Doomsday Coins a month! Song Jian tried to console himself. Sir, 1 will manage this manor to the best of my abilities. George said gratefully. Alright, come in then. Song Jian disappeared, reappearing on the third floor of the castle. Watching George enter, he first inspected the several vacant Spirit Fields around the castle and then entered the castle itself, wandering around. Seeing George enter the castle, Song Jian turned his attention back to examining the next feature and said, Apply for Mailbox. This is what 1 need. 1 already own a manor, so my application should be easily accepted. Song Jian muttered to himself as he selected the option Apply for Mailbox. Chapter 117 - 117: Second Floor Chapter 117: Second Floor Translator: 549690339 What the ratfuck, has the system gone insane? Song Jian was shocked at the three thousand Doomsday Coins needed to set up a mailbox; Just to give you an idea, any player with over three hundred Doomsday Coins in their pocket could already be considered a tycoon. If Song Jian hadnt gotten a SSS grade on his previous main mission, he wouldnt have more than a hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins. There were too many places to spend money in this game and too few ways to earn it. The vast majority of players were barely managing, living like mule-skinner, doing the same mind-numbing and dull routines of chopping trees and collecting stone for a few Doomsday Coins, which was even more tiring than a real-life job; Staring at his bag showing 3112 Doomsday Coins, Song Jian gritted his teeth resentfully. Having to hand over the coins to the system just as they were warming his pocket was really annoying; Well, you win some, you lose some. It takes giving to receive. Song Jian consoled himself, gritted his teeth, and clicked on the Create option. The Doomsday Coins in his bag quickly diminished, yet nothing unusual seemed to happen. In reality, a red mailbox more than half a human height had already appeared outside the manors gate, but Song Jian couldnt see it as his view was blocked by a wall; Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a while, unable to wait any longer, Song Jian opened the manor management list, and was surprised to discover that Mailbox had appeared on the list, under Catapult (3); After opening the mailbox, the first thing was to set an address; If he was in a large city like the City of Sin or Sky City, and had a fixed address, he could apply for a mailbox from the city hall. This mailbox address would be set by the municipal office and he could not change it; Only those who set up safe houses in the wild were allowed to fill out their own mailbox address, but the address couldnt be the same as someone elses; What address should I use? Song Jian furrowed his brows, deep in thought; Through the radio, Song Jian learned that people who set up safe houses in the wild usually use names like Layton Mansion or Jamint Cottage. In large cities, addresses followed the specific format of ** City ** Street (Road) ** Neighborhood ** Number After thinking for a while, Song Jian blinked and typed 1, Blessing Neighborhood, Bright Street, City of Hope After setting up his own mailbox address, he could now send out parcels; Song Jian opened the Send Item option, put the blue jade necklace in there, and in the payment option for the recipient, wrote one thousand Doomsday Coins and Skill Book: Sword Finger. After filling out the postage address, if Count Qian Dahai wants to accept this blue jade necklace, he would have to pay one thousand Doomsday Coins and Skill Book: Sword Finger. Phew, not bad luck. 1 just dont know how powerful the Swordsman Immortal profession actually is! Song Jian mumbled to himself, checked everything again, and chose to send the parcel; System: Youve chosen recipient-pays postage for item Blue Jade Necklace to address: Inner City 188, City of Sin, recipient Qian Dahai. This postage will cost one stamp, continue with postage? Requires a stamp? Song Jian was taken aback, his brow furrowing, but quickly he chose to send out the parcel; A light flashed on the stamp in his bag and flew toward the door of the manor. Looking at the mailbox, the blue jade necklace was gone, a parcel has been sent out; Having a mailbox is not enough, 1 need a stamp to send items, way too bothersome. Song Jian thought to himself; After waiting for a while with no new mail notifications, it looks like Count Qian Dahai still had not seen his message, Song Jian shook his head, flashed to the manors gate, and walked out; Master, I have some information about the combat profession Tree Shepherd, I wonder if you The Blood Shade Poison Tree slowly woke up from its sleep, noticed Song Jians presence, and started speaking slowly; But before it could finish, Song Jians figure had already disappeared from the manors gate. The Blood Shade Poison Tree Alex was stunned, sighed heavily, and fell back to sleep; Song Jian stood at Sunflower Bar, watching with some surprise at the constant stream of people coming in and out. Its only been a few days, and Sunflower Bar has already gained such popularity? Song Jian murmured to himself, and slowly walked in; Upon walking into the main hall, he was stunned to find that it was already packed. Every single one of the dozen tables was full, even the high stools in front of the bar were taken. Soft music was playing in the bar, with almost every patron holding a cup of drink. Most were seated at the tables, glancing around, seemingly in search of something. Captain, captain, this is the place, this is the place. A mug of beer will increase your attack by 30% for 3 hours. We all take a glass first, then well go farm mobs! I dont need attack, Fox, is there anything that increases defense or vitality? Yes, yes, rum, oat rum can provide 300 Vitality Points for two and a half hours, while dark beer can increase your defense by 15, also for two and a half hours. However, you can only drink one of these two, if you drink the second one it will override the first ones effects. Song Jian watched a five-person squad squeeze to the front of the bar. Each bought a drink, gulped it down, then quickly moved out of the bar; Hey, Fiana, is the boss lady in? Song Jian greeted as he approached; The boss lady is out on some business. Why are you looking for her? Fiana lazily slid a highball glass down the bar to a player, turned her head to glance at Song Jian and responded; Oh, nothing. 1 was just wondering, has the upstairs casino opened yet? Song Jian asked. Having acquired several dozen zombie cores, Song Jian intended to test his luck at the casino, and see if he could gamble to win a few good items before going on the main mission; The upstairs casino is not open to the public yet! Fiana said: But the boss lady has authorized you with free access. Just go up by yourself. Thanks. Song Jian gave a small smile and made his way upstairs; Seeing Song Jian heading upstairs, several people who noticed him looked surprised. Miss Fiana, may 1 ask if the gentleman just now is the owner of this bar? A player seated at the bar looked charmingly at Fiana, softly asking; No, hes just a friend of the boss! Fiana looked back at him and declared; Oh, then may I ask, whats the deal with the upstairs casino? When will it open? Haha, those are not questions you should be concerned with. You should wait patiently for the wanderers arrival. Fiana gave an indifferent smile and dismissive comment; Seeing that no one was ordering drinks, Fiana took out a crystal glass, with a blue velvet handkerchief, and leisurely polished the inner wall of the glass. She was blatantly ignoring the questions of the player at the high stool of the bar; Chapter 118 - 118: Invisible Sword Qi Chapter 118: Invisible Sword Qi Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stepped up the stairs to the second floor, feeling as if he had passed through a thin membrane. Clearly, this was Li Keer setting permissions within the safehouse, only her permitted individuals could access the second floor; At present, the second-floor casino wasnt open to the public. However, it had been thoroughly cleaned, and all the old damaged gambling tables were moved away, making the casino appear somewhat empty; The slot machine was still as it had been, its circle of neon lights were gently flickering. Their four rolling tracks currently displayed the message Welcome.; Song Jian had acquired over thirty zombie cores. According to probability, he should be able to get three to four items, but he couldnt be certain about their quality; He inserted a zombie core and forcefully pulled the lever; Cling-clang- The four rolling tracks started rotating and, before long, slowed to a halt from left to right; Thank you for your participation! Song Jians expression remained unchanged as he inserted another zombie core; Thank you for your participation! Thank you for your participation! One or two Thank you for your participation, and Song Jian could calmly accept it. Five or six and Song Jian merely frowned slightly. But after over twenty consecutive Thank you for your participation, Song Jian was about ready to smash the damn machine; What the hell, isnt it said that by using approximately ten zombie cores, an item can be obtained? Youve already taken twenty-seven of my zombie cores without even emitting a single fart? Song Jian said, slightly peeved; Phwoo- The machine gave off a strange noise similar to a leaky pipe that sounded like a fart; Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian; You goddamn Song Jian raised his fist, ready to smash the screen of the slot machine, but the screen suddenly flashed, typing out a line of light blue font; This machine belongs to the system God. Any damage caused must be compensated for! Cant mess with it, cant mess with it! Song Jian retracted his hand honestly, respectfully placing a zombie core into the coin slot with both hands before gently pulling the lever. Cling-clang- Thank you for your participation! It doesnt matter, its not like its a lot of money Song Jian comforted himself; Insert zombie core, pull lever, insert zombie core, pull lever Song Jian seemingly numb, until the last zombie core is inserted, and cheerful music akin to winning a prize played from the slot machine; I won? Song Jian gaped, moments later revealing a bitter smile. Thirty-six zombie cores were used, and only one item was won, this odds were simply Perhaps, Im simply unlucky. Song Jian shook his head, saying this self-mockingly; Opening the slot of the machine, a golden glow appeared before Song Jians eyes; Song Jian took out what was a scroll emitting a golden glow; Skill Scroll: Invisible Sword Qi; Skill Book, Effects: The skill Invisible Sword Qi can be learned after use! Invisible Sword Qi: Increases the Sword Qi Energy Bar. When any weapon is used, Invisible Sword Qi can be added to it, enhancing the power of the weapon; Note: This is one of the skills inherited by the Swordsman Immortal. Attention: Sword Qi might cause damage to added weapons. Unlucky? Hahaha, damn unlucky my ass! Im the luck king! Haha. Song Jian burst out laughing in surprise, the laughter lowered clearly even from the first floor; A golden quality skill scroll, also one of the Swordsman Immortals inherited skills, this made Song Jian feel as though a gold ingot had fallen from the sky, hitting him on the head; Without saying a second word, he directly used the scroll. A golden light flashed, and in Song Jians personal attribute interface, beneath Vitality Points and Spirit Points, another energy bar illuminating a silver glow was added; Sword Qi Value: 100/100 What a shame! I currently dont know any sword skills. Even though Ive learned Invisible Sword Qi, its power cant be shown. Song Jian expressed some regret, his desire for the skill book Sword Finger had become more urgent; Actually, the importance of the Invisible Sword Qi skill book greatly surpasses that of Sword Finger. This is the core base skill of a Swordsman Immortal profession, all skills of this profession require Invisible Sword Qi to execute. Without Invisible Sword Qi, even if Song Jian acquired the Sword Finger skill, it merely becomes a collectible, a dust collector, he wouldnt be able to both learn and use it; Count Qian Dahai was willing to use the Sword Finger as part of the reward precisely because of this reason, without Invisible Sword Qi as a base, Sword Finger couldnt be learned; Song Jian, now pleased as punch, descended to the first floor. All the players on the first floor gazed at him as if looking at a big fool, his sudden outburst of laughter earlier had attracted everyones attention; Song Jian didnt mind the others stares, he confidently walked to the bar, pulled out a couple of Doomsday Coins and slapped them onto the counter, loudly ordering, Give me a glass of rum! A big one! Seems like your harvest wasnt small! Fiana filled a glass with rum and slid it toward Song Jian; The golden liquor brimmed with bubbles, looking just like champagne. Song Jian raised his glass and gulped down the drink. Rum is made from sugarcane, so it has a rich, sweet and slightly bitter taste with quite a kick to it. Once you have tasted it, you are bound to crave it; Song Jian finished the entire glass of rum in one breath, belched contently and a satisfied smile emerged on his face; At this moment, the door of the bar was pushed open, making a bang- sound; Almost everyone turned their heads to look at the door. A dwarf dressed in cowboy attire, with two revolvers hanging from his waist, wearing a cowboy hat, stepped through the door; I heard that the best oat beer in Zombie City can be found here. I wonder if its true! Bartender, give old man Zack a glass of oat beer, no water, no ice! The dwarf Zack stroked his thick beard and shouted at Fiana; Honored guest, may I have the honor of offering you a glass? Lets drink the most concentrated oat beer at the Sunflower Bar! A player sitting at the bar immediately stood up and shouted at the cowboy-clad dwarf. Old man Zack, come sit in my booth for a bit. Not only do we have the most concentrated oat beer here, but also sweet rum, rye beer, I invite you to have a taste! Another player in the booth also stood up and began calling out to dwarf Zack; Come here, I. Hi, honored dwarf sir, over here? Suddenly, the entire bar was bustling like a marketplace, almost everyone stood up, inviting the dwarf who had just entered the bar to have a drink; Song Jian was a bit stunned for a moment, he turned to look at Fiana, gesturing in the direction of the other players and whispered, Whats going on? No big deal, youll get used to it if you come often, they are recruiting followers! Fiana shrugged her shoulders, saying lazily; Chapter 119 - 119: 119: Musketeer Chapter 119 - 119: 119: MusketeerTranslator: 549690339 Follower? Song Jian blinked. Can NPCs be recruited as followers here? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Exactly! Fiana gestured towards the Dwarven cowboy Zack at the door: Since the bar officially opened, many wandering NPCs pass by, pays a short visit, have a drink and rest a bit. Whether you can recruit them, though, depends on your skills. Only a few players have been successful during these days. No wonder there are so many people in this bar. 1 thought the players were idling around! Song Jian shook his head and murmured. Brother, you dont understand. Sharpening the ax will not delay the job of chopping the wood! Once you successfully recruit a follower, whether you are hunting monsters or collecting resources, its rapid! a player next to him explained with a smile. Dont followers demand wages? Song Jian suddenly asked. The player was stunned, then scratched his head uncertainly, They shouldnt, 1 think. I havent recruited any yet, so Im not sure. Im just here to try my luck! Every six hours, a wandering NPC will appear, but their qualifications, attributes, and professions are random, Fiana continued to explain, This Zack is obviously from the Dwarf Clan, and he should be a Musketeer or Cowboy. His quality is pretty decent, barely considered of excellent quality. Song Jian looked over at Zack; indeed, the name displayed on top of this wandering NPC was blue. However, apart from the name, all of the Dwarf Zacks attributes were hidden. Right after his attributes were the words recruitable. Oh, bless the Forging God, the people in this bar are too enthusiastic! So enthusiastic its a bit overwhelming, haha! Zack stroked his beard and laughed heartily. Fianas eyes lit up and she whispered, Forging God, judging by appearances, this dwarf Zack must be a Forging Master. If anyone can recruit him, it would be a huge gain. Huh, you can be sure hes a Forging Master just by his use of the phrase Forging God in the Heavens? Song Jian was baffled and asked immediately. Of course, Fiana looked at Song Jian and said, Each race worships not just one God but has many. Among the Dwarf Clan, there are no fewer than ten Gods. Generally, worshiping different Gods will grant different bonuses, but one person can only worship one God. Changing faiths would completely wipe out the value of the previous faith, which is unfavorable. I believe that unless one is a Forging Master, they wouldnt worship the Forging God. This is because the bonus granted by worshiping the Forging God is a 10% increase in forging success rate, Fiana explained with a casual expression on her face. I see! said Song Jian, nodding. Many of the in-game information was unknown to the players, but Song Jian found that regular conversations with NPCs could yield a lot of useful information. Isnt your main mission to converse with ten combat-class individuals to understand their occupations? Fiana suddenly said to Song Jian, Whether this dwarf Zack is a Musketeer or Cowboy, he is your target! Huh, is that so? Song Jian was surprised. He didnt understand how Fiana knew about his main mission. If she hadnt reminded him, he might have forgotten as he had been thinking about the Sword Immortal profession. All right, Ill go talk to him. Song Jian put down his glass and walked over to the dwarf, Zack. As soon as Song Jian approached Zack, before he could even speak, Zack turned around with a serious face and said, Gods chosen one, you have embarked on the path of pursuing a profession. Would you like to learn about the Musketeer, a great profession? Honorable Battle Profession Advisor, Im standing at a crossroads of confusion and I dont know which road to take. Please guide me on forward. 1 would like to hear about the Musketeer, a noble profession, Song Jian followed the systems prompts and said. Hahahaha, of course, no problem! Zack laughed loudly, stroking his beard and staring at Song Jian, But before I explain the Musketeer, a great profession, to you, I need to confirm if you have the capability to take up this profession. You must pass my test! A test? Song Jian was shocked, but soon nodded, No problem, Advisor Zack, I am willing to accept your test. Hmm, let me think. Zack mused for a moment, a gleam flashed in his eyes, he laughed heartily, My challenge to you is to purchase a cup of Golden Rum for me! System: Battle Profession Mentor, Dwarf Zack, has issued you a challenge task: Golden Rum; Task requirement: Hand over a cup of Golden Rum to Battle Profession Mentor, Dwarf Zack; Golden Rum: o/l; Task deadline: 6 hours; Task Reward: Earn Zacks trust, receive information on the Musketeer profession; Task Penalty: Decrease relationship with Battle Profession Mentor Zack to indifferent. Alright, Advisor Zack, please wait a moment! After giving a bow to Zack, Song Jian turned around and walked to the bar counter. Fiana, give me a cup of Golden Rum! Song Jian shouted. Golden Rum, one thousand Doomsday Coins a cup, are you sure you want to buy one? Fiana asked with a charming smile. Song Jian was startled, almost losing his balance. What? Why is it so expensive? Is this Golden Rum really more precious than the Royal Salute Count Rum? Song Jian questioned loudly, his face flushing. Of course not! Fiana shook her head and said, The quality of the Golden Rum is far lower than that of the Royal Salute Count Rum, but Fiana held up a finger and wiggled it at Song Jian, You purchased the Royal Salute Count Rum because you were helping the boss build a safe house, which was considered a personal gift. But now, you must pay the original price for any fine wine you need! So, if I want to buy a Royal Salute Count Rum now, how many Doomsday Coins will it cost? Song Jian asked tentatively. First, your intimacy level with me must reach Adoration, then, youll need to pay one million Doomsday Coins! Fiana alluringly said, gazing at Song Jian. Adoration? One million Doomsday Coins? Song Jian stood with his mouth agape, feeling a wave of belated bliss. Young man, you only have six hours. Please make good use of every minute and second. If you cant even complete a simple challenge like this, then I think, even if I share information about the Musketeer profession, youre unfit for this profession! Zack shouted at Song Jian. Dont worry, Advisor Zack, I guarantee to complete this challenge task within the given time limit. Song Jian nodded to Zack and then turned to head towards the bars exit. Chapter 120 - 120: 120: Rocket Launcher Chapter 120 - 120: 120: Rocket LauncherTranslator: 549690339 Six hours to earn a thousand Doomsday Coins; it would be a difficult task for an ordinary player, but for Song Jian, it was just a bit troublesome; Not to mention the blue jade necklace that he had already mailed to Count Qian Dahai, he could earn a thousand Doomsday Coins from its reward alone. Even if Song Jian were to go and gather wood and stone materials to sell now, he would probably earn enough Doomsday Coins in six hours; He didnt know when the reward from Count Qian Dahai would be mailed, so Song Jian could only choose to gather wood and stone materials to earn a thousand Doomsday Coins; When he arrived at the small forest in the novice area, Song Jian was shocked by the sight in front of him. There were three or four people standing next to each large tree, surrounding it tightly. The number of players in the forest far exceeded the number of trees, and even by the rocks, there were several people gathering wood and stone materials with stone axes and pickaxes; Fortunately, these players seemed to be newcomers who just entered the game, and they didnt have many stone axes and pickaxes. After they were used and scrapped, they left, but their positions were quickly filled by other players; There are too many wolves and not enough meat. Even if these players have low Chopping and Mining Skills, all the trees and rocks here will be gathered in one or two hours, Song Jian shook his head and summoned a motorcycle, driving toward the highway; As a Level 10 player, if he were to compete with others here, he would definitely be despised. Moreover, if he competed like this, he wouldnt be able to gather enough materials to sell within six hours; These novice players were low-level and weak, so they could only gather in this small forest. If they moved further away, they wouldnt be able to. But the further away they went, the better the resources they would gather. However, the further away they went, the higher the level and strength of the monsters would be, and careless players could lose their lives, which was too dangerous for these newcomers; Song Jians target was the forest where he had encountered the tree spirits before. Not only was the area of that forest much larger than the one in the novice area, but the amount of wood produced from each large tree there was also several times that of the novice areas forest. Although it was somewhat dangerous, Song Jian wanted to hunt more Tree Spirit Seedlings to sell to other NPCs outside of the Zombie City using the radio; Upon arriving at the forest, Song Jian found that there were already people gathering wood materials in it, and it looked like a team; Brother, there are powerful monsters in this forest. You must be very careful when entering. If youre weak, dont come in! A middle-aged man in his thirties or forties shouted out upon seeing Song Jian; If Song Jian had come here for the first time, he would have thought that this player was afraid of others competing with them for wood materials and was trying to deceive him. But since he had been here before and knew the situation, Song Jian knew that the man was just trying to be helpful; The tree spirits here were not something ordinary people could handle. Song Jian looked up and saw that the levels of the people currently gathering wood in the forest had already reached Level 5; Big Strong, why bother with him? Let him gather if he wants. If he gets killed by the tree spirits, we can just retrieve his body and benefit doubly! A teenager beside him who appeared to be 17 or 18 years old complained; Dont talk nonsense, Wang Bo. Dont you know that dying in the game will also lead to death in the real world? A girl in a white robe wearing a serious expression scolded Wang Bo; Wang Bo pouted with a dont-care expression and looked up at Song Jian; Holy shit, Level 10, hes a pro! Wang Bo suddenly shouted; When the others heard Wang Bos shout, they were shocked, and at the same time looked up at Song Jian. By now, he had walked to the edge of the forest and greeted them with a smile; Hello, everyone. 1 came here to hunt a few tree spirits. You guys can gather as you please. Dont worry about me! Song Jian waved and said. Although the gathering efficiency here was much higher compared to the novice gathering area, it was still not as good as hunting the tree spirits. The amount of wood Song Jian would get from hunting a single tree spirit would be equal to the amount they would get from gathering five or six trees, and his speed would be much faster; Brother, please be careful. The tree spirits here are very difficult to deal with. Those mutated tree roots are so annoying! Big Strong still couldnt help but warn; Its okay, its okay. You guys just keep gathering, Song Jian said as he stepped into the depths of the forest; S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When not attacking, the tree spirits looked no different than the other trees. It was only when a player entered their alert range and provoked them into attacking that their names and attributes would be displayed above their heads; Seeing Song Jian entering the depths of the forest, the group of players gathering wood lost their focus and followed him after exchanging glances; Big Strong, how do you think that guy got to Level 10? It took me three or four days just to get from Level 4 to Level 5, and grinding monsters almost made me puke, Wang Bo whispered behind Ge Dazhuang; How would I know? There are so many talented people in this game. Isnt Sunflower Bar run by a player? I heard its a girl in her teens. Why dont you ask how she opened that bar? Ge Dazhuang replied grumpily; Although the tree spirits are only Level 5, they are very difficult to deal with. Even with several of us working together, we can barely kill one. We cant handle more than that! The girl in the white robe frowned and said; But the wood materials that the tree spirits drop are abundant, much better than gathering, Wang Bo looked enviously at Song Jians retreating figure and said; That requires risking your life. Gathering at the edge might be slower, but its safer. At least its much better than the small forest near the novice area, Ge Dazhuang knocked on Wang Bos head and said; Hey, look, a tree spirit is coming out. Wow, its so big. Its much bigger than the ones we killed before. I wonder if he can handle it! Wang Bos eyes brightened as he pointed to a struggling tree spirit emerging from the ground; It seems dangerous with so many mutated tree roots Ge Dazhuang frowned, his muscles tense and ready to run forward at any moment. Why bother with him? It would be better if he dies. I saw him come here on a motorcycle earlier Wang Bo snorted softly; Holy shit, look at his weapon! Its unbelievable The girl in the white robe burst out a rude word, her face full of surprise; A rocket launcher? Thats too exaggerated! How is that possible? Wang Bos eyes were about to pop out; Boom- There was a loud explosion in the depths of the forest. A tree spirit was blown in half, and five or six items emitting white light scattered around; Chapter 121 - 121 New Email Chapter 121: New Email Translator: 549690339 Song Jian stepped forward and picked it up casually. Initially, he thought that killing a level five monster would not result in any loot, but to his surprise, the first Tree Spirit gave a huge drop; Six hundred and fifty units of wood, a white-quality alchemical material Heart of the Tree. When making healing potions, adding the Heart of the Tree can increase the healing effect by 30%, pretty decent; Broken Branch, white quality, can be added when forging weapons to enhance their properties. If it is a soft weapon like a long whip, it can increase the flexibility by 30%, and if it is a hard metal weapon, it can increase the toughness by 25%; An equipment, did one actually drop? Song Jian picked up the last white item and a smile spread across his face after taking a look; This equipment was a pair of leggings, and coincidentally, the leg slot in Song Jians equipment bar was empty; Tree Spirit Leggings (White), leather armor bottoms, equipment effect: Physical Defense +3, Vitality recovery speed increased by 30%; Equip requirement: Level 5, Can it be taken out of the game: No. The Heart and Branch can be broadcasted on the radio, but I dont have any postage stamps right now, I wont be able to ship them even if 1 wanted to. Song Jian frowned slightly, contemplating the clues about postage stamps while heading deeper into the grove; Several people standing at the edge of the grove watched Song Jians retreating figure dumbfounded, expressions of admiration on their faces; This is too exaggerated, is a level ten player this powerful? Even a rocket launcher appeared, this game is crazy! Ge Dazhuang exclaimed, shaking his head; I would do anything for a weapon like that, its so damn cool Wang Bos mouth was practically watering, his eyes fixed on the rocket launcher on Song Jians shoulder. If he had such a weapon, he could effortlessly draw a lot of attention by firing at any random monster while walking down the street; Forget about it, even if that weapon was given to you, you probably wouldnt be able to equip it. Its likely a level ten item, only he can equip it! the girl in a white robe solemnly said; Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yeah, a weapon of such tremendous power couldnt be of a low level. Ge Dazhuang also realized, nodding in agreement; Their guesses werent far off, just slightly off. Song Jians two-handed weapon didnt require a level ten character, but a strength of twelve points. For the average player, unless they had a chance encounter, even if they reached level ten, they couldnt amass twelve strength points to wield this weapon; Song Jian strolled leisurely through the grove, with the rocket launcher on his shoulder, as if he was just taking a walk. Whenever he trespassed into the alert range of a Tree Spirit, a Mutated Tree Root would ambush him. Considering the root is only level one, its attack would hardly break Song Jians defense and could only forcibly reduce one Vitality Point. Song Jians automatic Vitality recovery would replenish this small loss immediately. Keep in mind, his status bar currently lists the reward from completing the previous main quest with an SSS rankan increase of 500% in his Vitality recovery rate. Coupled with his current equipment, Song Jians Vitality recovery rate was an astounding 38 points per second. Even if he stood still and let the Tree Spirit attack him for half an hour, it wouldnt drain a single drop of blood; Upon encountering another Tree Spirit monster, Song Jian fired his rocket launcher, another instant kill! However, this time, only five hundred units of wood were dropped, nothing else was obtained; Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, five hours had passed. Song Jians inventory was stuffed with a pile of materials. If all were sold in the store, he could at least get five to six hundred Doomsday Coins. However, these Doomsday Coins provided no help in completing the task; Song Jian started to get a bit anxious as only an hour was left. This was the first combat profession teacher he had met, and the task wasnt even of high difficulty. If he couldnt even complete this one, he didnt know when he would be able to complete the remaining nine; This is an abandoned city, the number of combat profession teachers definitely isnt high. If it wasnt for Li Keers bar, 1 might not even find one even if 1 searched for several days Song Jians eyebrows knit together, thinking to himself; In the City of Sin, an old man with a face full of wrinkles sat in a wheelchair in a tall castle in the inner city, constantly staring at a blue jade necklace on the mailbox interface; The blue jade necklace radiated a deep blue glow, as if it was the deepest part of the sea. On the surface of the necklace, rings of light gently rippled, radiating an enchanting charm; Roland, my beloved, this is the gift I am giving you for your 18th birthday, it has always been your favorite Tears flickered in the old mans eyes as he seems to be lost in memory; Having sat under the sunlight for several hours, Count Qian Dahai finally extended his shaky right hand, pulled out a golden glowing Skill Scroll from his bosom, aiming to place it in the mailbox interface; Count, you cant do this. This is the foundation of our family heritage, our foothold. Without a strong professional in the Qian family, your position as a Count is likely to be lost by young master Qian Xiaohao, who might only become a Viscount the butler who had always been guarding him suddenly voiced his protest; A hint of anger flashed in the eyes of Count Qian Dahai. He held the Skill Book named Sword Finger in his right hand, which suddenly froze. The butler, who has served him for over thirty years, unexpectedly had been bribed by his own son, Qian Xiaohao; Even a dog raised for over thirty years would have feelings for its owner, but you, hmph Murderous intent surfaced on Count Qian Dahais face. He turned and looked at his trembling butler who did not dare to meet his gaze, roaring in his heart; Maca, how many years have you followed me? Count Qian Dahai said indifferently; Count, my lord, I have been serving in this castle since 1 was sixteen, and have been the butler of this castle for over thirty years. Sir, I really am Maca knelt in front of Count Qian Dahais wheelchair, sobbing uncontrollably, My son owed a large amount of debt due to gambling, which I am unable to pay. Young master Xiaohao, he So, you have been spying on me for that unfilial son of mine? Count Qian Dahais face was frosty as he asked loudly. I wouldnt dare, wouldnt dare, sir. But 1 had no choice. If I didnt speak up and stop you, the young master would undoubtedly flay me alive if he returned and found out Maca collapsed on the floor and wept, tears wetting the wrinkles on his face; I will flay you alive right now! Count Qian Dahai roared, pressing a switch on the armrest of his wheelchair. Soon, a group of guards hurried over; Drag this disloyal old dog out! Also, bring my rebellious son back and lock him up in the dungeon, immediately, right now! Count Qian Dahai loudly ordered the captain of the guards; Yes, Count! The captain of the guards saluted reverently, signaling the two guards behind him to seize the butlers arms and drag him outside; As the cries for mercy gradually died away, the anger on Count Qian Dahais face slowly subsided, he let out a heavy sigh; After some time, Count Qian Dahai sat in his wheelchair, tenderly stroking the blue jade necklace with his right hand. A gentle expression surfaced on his face, after a long while, Count Qian Dahai, bathed in the sunset, fell asleep with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth; Five hours and thirty minutes had passed, just when Song Jian was getting anxious, he suddenly heard a clear notification sound in his ear; System: You have a new mail. Please check it! Chapter 122 - 122: Sword Finger Chapter 122: Sword Finger Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing this system prompt, the anxious Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. He initially thought earning a thousand Doomsday Coins would be a cinch over a span of four to five hours, given his current level and strength. However, much to his surprise, despite spending five and a half hours gaming, all his earnings, if sold to the system store, would have only amounted to five to six hundred Doomsday Coins. To a regular player, this sum would be a decent income. However, this was a far cry from Song Jians expectations. Phew, finally received it. If Count Qian Dahai hadnt come back, I might have had to sell my equipment, Song Jian let out a deep breath. Selling his equipment to the system store was his last resort. If he resorted to that, he could receive several hundred Doomsday Coins. However, this would be a mere quick fix. Stripped of his equipment, Song Jians power would take a severe hit. Moreover, selling equipment to the system store was akin to selling a jewel at the price of a brick. Just thinking about it caused Song Jian heartache. He quickly conjured his motorcycle and sped toward his Manor Castle. The distance of several kilometers was bridged in under five minutes. At the mailbox outside his manor, Song Jian finally saw a thousand Doomsday Coins and a Skill Scroll radiating a golden gleam. Phew, seems like Count Qian Dahai is a man of his words, Song Jian murmured in admiration. If you knew what it was C a plain-quality, featureless blue jade necklace that couldnt be taken out of the game and wouldnt be re-purchased by the system store C you might think it was worthless, not even worth a single Doomsday Coin. Yet, Count Qian Dahai traded it for a thousand Doomsday Coins and a hefty Sword Immortal profession inheritance skill, a representative model of the wealthy and capricious. Without hesitation, Song Jian used the golden skill scroll, and the icon of the skill Sword Finger appeared on his skill bar. Sword Finger (Active), level 1, skill effect: Designated one of the ten fingers of the hands to activate the skill, and an Invisible Sword Qi is emitted to a range of three meters ahead, inflicting 55-80 points of physical damage to all targets within the covered range and additional 50 points of metal damage; cooldown: 5 seconds; skill cost: 10 points of Invisible Sword Qi. To use this skill, he first had to choose one of the ten fingers. Song Jian pondered and decided to use his left forefinger. His right hand was for wielding the Tusk Fang Stinger, while his left hand was not primarily required. Although the Guardian Sword was equipped in his left weapon slot, Song Jian had not learned any swordsmanship, let alone a combination of dagger and longsword. The guardian sword was only for an added three-point force attribute value. He clicked the Sword Finger icon, and a holographic image of ten fingers appeared before him. Upon setting his left forefinger as the trigger for Sword Finger, the hologram disappeared and a jolting sensation surged through his forefinger po, as if a wave of Vitality had rushed into it. After a while, the prickling sensation receded. Song Jian extended his finger, prompting a radiant silver Sword Qi from it. The Sword Qi lasted for about a second before slowly dissolving. Checking the energy slot of the Invisible Sword Qi, it indeed had consumed 10 points. However, the consumed Sword Qi swiftly replenished. It took just two to three seconds to fully recharge the 10 points of Sword Qi. Looks cool, but I dont know about the power yet, Song Jian slightly shook his head. Reminiscing about the silver Sword Qi, he still felt a twinge of excitement. I thought it would be like a machine gun, constantly shooting Sword Qi from afar. Didnt expect the range to just be three meters. Isnt a real Sword Immortal supposed to be capable to take a persons head from miles away? Song Jian mumbled. Checking the clock, he had less than fifteen minutes left for the dwarf Zacks trial. Song Jian quickly got on his motorcycle and headed for the Sunflower Bar. Even during daytime, his motorcycle generated quite a commotion, attracting many concealed mutant zombies. Seeing shaky zombies making their way toward the road, Song Jian lifted his left hand, prompting a silver Sword Qi. *Whiz~* With a lift of his hand, guided by the momentum of the motorcycle, it felt as if he was wielding a lightsaber. With a gentle sweep, the zombie was instantaneously cleaved in half, and Song Jian did not feel the slightest bit of resistance at all. A few players hunting down mutant zombies on the streets heard the sound of a motorcycle in the distance and their faces instantly changed. An exasperated pudgy adolescent burst out in anger, Who is this causing such a racket? Is there a shortage of monsters around? Is he going to stop after attracting all the monsters? Hes harming everyone! Mutant zombies were relatively calm during the day, and wouldnt besiege players unless there was a loud commotion. But Song Jians noise was on such a scale that mutants on both sides of the road within a hundred meter radius would all be alerted. The other players in the team didnt verbally criticize him like the chubby teenager, but they wore equally disgruntled expressions, shooting glances of disapproval in the direction of the motorcycle. *Whiz~* A flicker of silver light cleaved a nearby mutant zombie in half. Before it even turned into ash, the motorcycle rushed ahead, disappearing nearly ten meters away. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fuck, did you guys see what just happened? Was that a skill, or? The chubby boy stared wide-eyed, mimicking Song Jians earlier motion, his face filled with utter bewilderment as he looked at the others. 1,1 didnt get a good look it seemed like a silver light One guy hesitated. Was that a skill, or a magic? Thats so cool! I think we should pay attention to our surroundings. If we stay here much longer, were going to get surrounded by mutant zombies Song Jian arrived at the Sunflower Bar, checked his time, breathed a sigh of relief. With ten minutes to spare, he hopped off his motorcycle, recalling it and began walking towards the bar. Upon seeing Song Jian, Dwarf Zacks eyes lit up. At that moment, Zack had been invited to a booth inside the bar, where a simple pint of beer sat in front of him. Considering the current stage of the game, players couldnt afford much in terms of Doomsday Coins. Fiana, get Mr. Zack his rum! Song Jian yelled and put a thousand Doomsday Coins on the counter. Hearing Song Jians yell, a gleeful expression lit up Zacks face. Giggling, he pushed away the pint of beer in front of him, stepping out of the booth towards Song Jian. Lad, not bad! Just as you promised. Haha, I knew 1 was right about you! Despite not being able to reach Song Jians shoulder due to his height, Zack contentedly patted his back. Mr. Zack, I hope this goblet of gold rimmed rum lives up to your expectations! Wearing a small smile, Song Jian handed the large cup of rum to Zack. Hey, you, weve talked with Mr. Zack for a while now. Isnt it impolite for you to butt in line like this? An unhappy voice echoed from inside the booth. Turning around, Song Jian saw four or five men coming out of the booth with unpleasant looks on their faces. Chapter 123 - 123: VIP Chapter 123: VIP Translator: 549690339 Song Jian gazed at Mister Zack, waiting until he drained his golden chalice of rum before the systems notification ring sounded in his ear; System: You have completed the test mission issued by the dwarf clans combat profession instructor, Zack: Golden Rum Chalice; your relationship with the combat profession instructor of the dwarf clan, Zack, has been elevated to friendly; Upon seeing the systems notification, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief; Hey, how can you be so rude? 1 am talking to you! A man in chainmail, leading a group of people, came up from behind Song Jian and dissatisfactorily slapped Song Jians shoulder. Yeah, big deal, youre a high-level player, our boss is speaking to you, show some respect! A warrior next to him held a long saber, stared at Song Jian fiercely; In this game, a high level does not necessarily mean strong power. All five of them were level five, and nearly fully equipped. Even facing a level five elite boss, this small team could manage to kill it; The boost in power had changed their mindset, making them more confident. Even though Song Jian was level ten, they were not scared at all; Wow, a level ten expert, right? I wonder if this level ten expert has ever killed an elite boss, hmph, probably shits his pants when he sees a level five elite boss. How useful is a high level without strength? A player sized up Song Jian, spotted the ordinary clothing on him, a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes as he sneered; To readers! our content is stolen.Please copy and se@rch this link " /39hpcn6j " to support us Song Jians eyes flickered coldly. This involved a mainline task. Zack had initially been preparing to explain the Musketeer profession to him, but on seeing this group approaching, Mr. Zack immediately shut up, stood aside stroking his large beard with a silent smile on his face; Song Jians face darkened, a glint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. Sensing a gust of wind coming from behind, he instantly sidestepped, dodging the arm aiming for his shoulder. He flipped his right hand, gripping the Tusk Fang Stinger and stabbed it towards the throats of the people behind him; This strike was as honed as through countless refining, and seemed to be an instinctive reaction from Song Jians body. A streak of blue light flashed past and the dagger was pointed at the mans throat; Scram! Song Jian shouted sternly; The man behind him felt a chill at his throat and his face immediately changed; Blu, blue-quality dagger, g-gulp- A man wearing leather armor behind him stared at the dagger in Song Jians hand, a look of greed flashed in his eyes, he couldnt help but swallow saliva upon laying eyes on it; Kid, release our boss, or we wont let you leave the bar! The few men behind him drew their weapons and yelled at Song Jian; The bars players saw there was a good show going on, they got excited instantly, started pointing at Song Jian and whispering into each others ear. Some even stood on the booth tables peering in Song Jians direction; Hey, a fight is on. Hes a Level 10 expert, who do you think will win? Whats the big deal about level 10? Levelling up in this game doesnt award attribute points and all the skills learned are basic skills. Whats the use of high levels? People should have more numbers to win! Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yeah, looks like the expert has mastered the basic skill of dagger. Even if he levels this basic skill up to level 10, how much damage would it increase? He cant kill the opponent in one shot, at most cause serious injury. But with so many of them surrounding him, hes definitely at a disadvantage! Buddy, if you have guts, release our boss, we will go outside the bar and fight a round. Lets see if you, a level 10 expert, can survive against our whole team of level five. The man wearing leather armor cogitated evilly as he spoke to Song Jian; Song Jian glanced at them all, an icy smirk on his face. His right hand suddenly thrust forward! Spurt- Blood splattered. This strike had pierced straight through the mans neck, the tip of the dagger showing on the other side of his neck; Pulling it back out, a stream of blood gushed out. The mans body collapsed softly as his no vitality points were instantly depleted! Instant kill! At this, not only the mans other companions were dumbfounded, but even the surrounding players revealed surprised expressions; Impossible, how come his attack is so high? He actually killed a level five player who was at full health instantly. So scary! Could it be because of his dagger? Thats a blue-quality dagger A blue-quality weapon doesnt have that high a damage. He didnt use any skills, it was just an ordinary attack. Even if it was a vital point attack, it couldnt result in such high damage Song Jian withdrew his dagger, under the blue glow of its surface, a trace of silvery light flashed briefly; System: You used the dagger Tusk Fang Stinger to deal 33 points of ordinary physical damage to the player Bai Lingfeng; You added 30 points of Invisible Sword Qi to the dagger, enhancing the physical damage by 60 points, and inflicted 15 points of piercing damage. The critical hit rate increased by 50%, you attacked the targets vital point, which led to a vital point attack, accelerating the crit rate by 100%. The targets defensive immunity negated 40 points damage, in total, you dealt 166 points of damage to the target, resulting in his death, and thus you gained 1 kill point; Only added 30 points of Invisible Sword Qi and it caused such high damage? Song Jian glanced at the combat message, a brow raised thirty points of Invisible Sword Qi had added 60 points of physical damage, coupled with an extra 15 points of piercing damage and a 50% critical hit rate. If he were to exhaust all hundred points of the Invisible Sword Qi, he wondered what chilling effect it might cause; You, you killed the boss! A man in leather armor at the back, with a face full of grief and indignation, raised his weapon and angrily accused Song Jian. Lets gang up and kill him for revenge! Song Jians damage struck terror into a few of them, but there was only one Song Jian against the four of them. If they ganged up, they still had a shot at winning; The men brandished their weapons and charged at Song Jian; Song Jian swept a glance over the four men, noted their white-quality weapons, and a smirk curled up the corner of his mouth. With his current vitality recovery speed of more than thirty points per second, even if he stood still and let the four of them hack at him, they probably still couldnt kill him; For Song Jian to kill all four would take him only about ten seconds! Just as Song Jian was about to launch his attack, several bouncers from the bar suddenly charged in, swinging their black truncheons, and belabored the men opposite Song Jian; -1 -1 -1 -1 A series of one-point damage appeared above the heads of the men, accompanied by system prompts; System: You were in a fight at the Sunflower Bar, violating the rules of the Sunflower Bar, your reputation at the Sunflower Bar decreased by one point; System: You were in a fight at the Sunflower Bar, violating the rules of the Sunflower Bar, your reputation at the Sunflower Bar decreased by one point; System: You were in a fight at the Sunflower Bar, violating the rules of the Sunflower Bar, your reputation at the Sunflower Bar decreased by one point; System: Your reputation at the Sunflower Bar has dropped to indifferent, henceforth all consumption within the Sunflower Bar will surge by 150%; Although the bouncers inflicted minor damage, the four men didnt dare retaliate, unless they no longer planned to ever visit this bar again; With gloomy countenances, the four were booted out of the bar. Still standing inside the bar, Song Jian attracted their resentful gazes. The man in the leather armor pointed at him and shouted angrily, He struck first, and even killed someone, why didnt you drive him away? Sorry, hes our distinguished guest at the Sunflower Bar! One of the bouncers replied, casually swinging his bat and striking the mans face as he explained; Pu~ He spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood, his fluctuating emotions causing him to be unable to restrain a blood spill; Chapter 124 - 124: Completing One-Tenth Chapter 124: Completing One-Tenth Translator: 549690339 At the Sunflower Bar, the authority level Li Keer set up for Song Jian was the highest, second only to the bar owner. Song Jian could freely access even the unopened second-floor areas, not to mention fighting or killing someone in the bar; Watching the players corpse being picked up and thrown out by the bars bouncer, the violent emotions in Song Jians heart gradually subsided. In his accessory bar, the black stone tablet accessory flashed with a black light, and the layer of energy covering the stone tablets surface seemed to fade a bit; How did I become like this? Looking at the puddle of fresh blood still waiting to be cleaned up at his feet, Song Jian frowned. When had he become so indifferent to killing? No, it wasnt indifference, it was a faint desire. The moment his dagger pierced the opponents throat, Song Jian felt a refreshing sensation, as if every cell in his body was cheering and jumping; Good, very good! As a musketeer, you should have the courage to smash all provocations into pieces! said the Dwarf Clans Zack, with a satisfied smile on his face, nodding at Song Jian, Human boy, you are suited for the musketeer profession! Instructor Zack, you havent explained the characteristics of the Musketeer profession to me yet! Song Jian gave a wry smile and turned his attention to Zack; Haha, alright, Ill explain it to you now. With a wave of his large hand, Zack enveloped both of them in a wave of unique energy; Song Jians surroundings changed dramatically in an instant; This is the Explanation Space. Here, I will show you how powerful a Musketeer can be! Zacks face also took on a serious expression; To readers! our content is stolen.Please copy and se@rch this link " /39hpcn6j " to support us Look ahead, this is an elite musketeer of our Dwarf Clan! Zack pointed forward, and suddenly a huge screen appeared in the empty space. In the center of the screen was a sturdy dwarf holding an old-fashioned assembled musket. The muskets design was quite unusual, with a bell-shaped barrel that was wide at the front and narrow at the back; In the screen, a giant snow bear over three meters tall charged at the musketeer. The dwarf musketeer raised his weapon and pulled the trigger; With a bang, a puff of white smoke came out of the barrel, and a cluster of bullets ripped through the snow bears chest, tearing a large patch of white fur apart as blood spurted out, staining half of its body red in an instant; The snow bear roared in pain and sped up towards the musketeer, but the dwarf remained calm, stepping back and reloading his weapon; Just as the snow bear approached the dwarf musketeer and raised its thick front claws to attack, the musketeer leaped backward, flying five or six meters away; In midair, the dwarf aimed his musket at the snow bears head, the barrels red light flickering and forming a red glow around it. The moment the dwarf musketeer landed, he fired, sending a soccer ball-sized fireball shooting out of the barrel, blowing the snow bears head to pieces; The scene on the screen then shifted to show hundreds, if not thousands, of dwarf musketeers standing on a tall city wall. Below the wall was an endless swarm of monsters, ten times larger than the musketeers on the wall; However, these musketeers showed no fear. Their guns roared continuously, bullets enveloping an area of five to six hundred meters in front of them. Any monster that entered this area had no chance of leaving a complete corpse, as countless bullets tore their bodies to shreds; Various abilities were displayed by these dwarf musketeers, with colorful energy beams shooting out from the barrels and bullets, of various sizes, exploding with astonishing power. Song Jian watched, dumbfounded; The Musketeers professional talent is a 30% increase in critical hit rate! Even if the targets vital points are not hit, theres still a high probability of causing critical damage! Zacks voice sounded in Song Jians ear as he began to explain the characteristics of the Musketeer profession in detail; After a full ten minutes or so of explanations, Song Jian finally had a basic understanding of the Musketeer profession; If I become a Musketeer, then the power of my main weapon, the[Cobra-2X]Rocket Launcher, would increase by at least 50% Song Jian was momentarily tempted. Indeed, the Musketeer profession was perfect for Song Jian, with strong long-range attack power, several displacement skills, and the ability to kite and kill monsters without letting them touch a single hair on his head; S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What do you think, young human? What I have demonstrated to you now are only the skills of an ordinary Musketeer. If you want, I can give you an advanced Musketeer task. If you can complete it, you can directly become an Elite Musketeer, an outstanding profession that not everyone has access to. Zack said to Song Jian with a smile on his face; Song Jians mind was heating up, and he was just about to nod in agreement when a sudden flash crossed his mind: Mentor Zack, is there no drawback or deficiency in the Musketeer profession? Song Jians question made Zacks face change. After pondering for a moment, Zack shook his head slightly: Every profession has its advantages and disadvantages. To become a true Musketeer, you must have a good weapon, one that grows with you and becomes your lifelong companion; secondly, as a Musketeer, you need to be proficient in using various types of ammunition. Each type of ammunition has its unique effects, and you need to make the right choice based on different situations Moreover, although Musketeers have many displacement skills, they are somewhat lacking in close combat. Once the enemy gets close, your attack power will decrease by 30%. Of course, this shortcoming is not insurmountable. If you master the legendary gunfighting technique, you can compensate for this deficiency. However, I cannot teach that skill here, and you must find it on your own With each Musketeers drawback that Zack mentioned, Song Jians face darkened. After hearing seven or eight Musketeer shortcomings from Zack, Song Jian was thoroughly disappointed with the profession; Thank you, Mr. Zack, for your explanation, which has given me a deep understanding of the Musketeer profession! Song Jian bowed to Zack and said: But when it comes to choosing a profession, 1 think I should be more cautious. At least until 1 compare it with other professions, 1 wont make a decision. Thank you once again, Mr. Zack! Click- A crisp shattering sound was heard next to Song Jians ear, and the surrounding environment shattered like glass, bringing the two back to the Sunflower Bar; Of course, I will respect your choice! Zacks face became serious and nodded at Song Jian: But if you miss this opportunity, the difficulty of the Elite Musketeers profession test task will rise to another level if you want to choose it again. Alright, I understand. Song Jian nodded with a smile; since he had no intention of taking this profession, what did it matter if the difficulty of the test task increased? In that case, I will take my leave, thank you for the generous wine hospitality, and I hope we have a chance to meet again. Zack seemed to have seen through Song Jians choice, shook his head, raised his cowboy hat to Song Jian, then turned and walked towards the bars entrance; Seeing Zack about to leave, the surrounding players sighed, knowing that each wandering NPC would only stay in the bar for six hours and that there would be, at most, two wandering NPCs appearing in the bar each day. Zacks departure meant that everyone now had one fewer opportunity to recruit a Follower; Watching Zack disappear through the bar entrance, a system notification sounded in Song Jians ear; System: You have found a combat profession mentor and learned about the Musketeer profession. Main quest completion: 1/10; Chapter 125 - 125 Street Thug (An extra update for Chapter 125: Street Thug (An extra update for Tired Morning featuring 10,000 rewards) Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had completed one-tenth of his primary mission, but it was quite tough to choose one of these ten battle professions as his primary profession. Song Jian already had two inheritances in the Sword Immortal profession. If he could obtain the inheritance for this profession, it would be excellent. However, obtaining the Swordsman Immortal profession was really difficult. Just by the name, it was ten times, even a hundred times, more potent than a Musketeer. After the dwarf Zack left the Sunflower Bar, most of the players in the bar also scattered. They had lost an opportunity to recruit a follower and wasted six hours. Their faces were not looking good, but they dared not make remarks, fearing that if they offended Song Jian, they may risk their lives. Song Jian walked up to the bar, ordered a cheap beer, and started to rest. The combat footage of the Musketeer profession was still replaying in his mind. The Musketeers pros and cons were very clear. Even if Song Jian didnt plan to take up this profession, he had to understand more about its characteristics, as he might possibly encounter players of the Musketeer profession in the future. As Song Jian was sipping his beer, a thug from the bar slowly walked up to Song Jian, ambiguously asked in a low voice, Hey kid, are you looking for guidance from a battle profession instructor? Song Jian glanced at him. This bar thug was burly with a waist circumference of at least four feet. He looked like a barrel. The club tucked in his waist was almost as thick as his finger when it was drawn up. Yes, do you know where an instructor of a battle profession can be found? If so, 111 buy you a drink. Song Jian raised his beer toward the thug. I do happen to know where an instructor of a battle profession is. If you buy me a drink, Ill tell you! The thug from the bar said smugly. Oh, really? Thats fine then. Fiana, get a beer for this gentleman, please. Song Jian took out two Doomsday Coins and placed them on the bar. Fiana gave Song Jian a strange look, poured a large beer, and pushed it in front of the thug. She disdainfully glanced at him, Zuo Ya, you are becoming worse. No, no, Im just mooching for a drink. Hehe- The thug squinted his small eyes and answered with a face full of smiles. Glug, glug- After finishing his large beer, Zuo Ya, the thug, gave a satisfied burp and carefully returned the empty glass. Okay, now that youve finished your beer, you should tell me the information. Song Jian stared at Zuo Ya and asked. No problem, Ill tell you about the battle profession Street Thug right now. Zuo Ya said with a serious face. Wait a minute, hey, what did you say? Which profession? I didnt hear you clearly just now. Song Jian quickly interrupted Zuo Ya from continuing, cupping his ear, he could hardly believe what he had just heard. A battle profession, a Street Thug. What, you look down on this profession? Anger flickered across Zuo Yas face. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Im saying is a Street Thug really considered a combat profession? Song Jian asked in disbelief. Of course. A Street Thug is an ancient profession. One must be extremely brave to take up this profession C its not just anyones cup of tea. Zuo Ya earnestly said. Nonsense! It indeed takes immense courage to choose Street Thug as ones primary battle profession. People with slightly thin skin cant bear it, they would die of laughter. Song Jian curled his lips and muttered. Alright, tell me where can 1 find an instructor for this battle profession? Song Jian relaxed his shoulders, took a sip of his wine and asked. Right in front of you. I am the instructor for the battle profession Street Thug. Zuo Ya answered with a smug expression. System: You have discovered the instructor of Street Thug battle profession. Would you like to learn more about the Street Thug profession? Song Jian was speechless, stunned for a moment before finally choosing Yes. After all, knowing all about the ten combat professions, and considering each one as they come, doesnt necessarily mean hed commit to any of them. Alright, Zuo Ya, tell me about the street fighter profession, Song Jian nodded as he spoke. Alright, Zuo Yas small eyes sparkled, speaking seriously to Song Jian, If you want to understand this profession, you must pass my test and earn my approval, then Ill tell you about this combat profession. Are you willing to accept my test? Hold on, I hope youre not asking me to buy you an expensive drink. If thats the case, Ill pass. Actually, Im not that interested in the street fighter profession, Song Jian shrugged, showing an indifferent expression. Actually, this profession is pretty strong, just look at me now, Zuo Ya said, puffing out his chest and standing tall, displaying his formidable stature. Hehe, Song Jian chuckled sarcastically. Eh Zuo Yas face darkened. Anyone would feel upset if their chosen profession was scorned. In that case, your test will be to fight me. As long as you can defeat me, 1 will tell you all about the street fighter profession. Hows that? Zhou Yas face took on a fierce expression, his muscles rippled menacingly, making him appear very ferocious. Thud- Song Jian put his empty glass on the bar and stood up, Alright, lets do it. 1 could use the workout after that drink. Fiana snapped her fingers and shouted, Guys, give these two warriors some space. Lets enjoy this exciting show. Haha, this should be interesting! Zuo Ya, dont embarrass yourself. If you lose, youll have to run around the bar, naked, for three rounds. The other bar staff and bouncers joined in the excitement, clearing the center of the bar. The remaining gamers looked curiously at Song Jian. Is this another hidden mission, or maybe a side mission? a player asked, perplexed. Its unbelievable! Just after the dwarf left, he gets another mission from a random NPC! It feels like hes playing a different game. Yeah, I still havent even completed the main task of building a safe house, and he keeps getting hidden missions. Its enough to make you envious! Almost all the remaining players were envious of Song Jian. Hehe, just wait and see how powerful the street fighter profession is! Zuo Ya stood in the middle of the cleared area in the bar, waving his fists at Song Jian with a ferocious smile. In the street fighter profession, anything can be a weapon! Zuo Ya revealed a glint in his eyes as he pulled out a black expandable baton from his waistband. He flicked it out with a snap, and it instantly extended a foot in length. Compared to other items, this baton brings out my full power, Zuo Ya grinned wickedly, tensing his abdomen in preparation to charge at Song Jian. He took a couple of steps before suddenly stopping, staring at Song Jian in terror. What what are you doing? he yelled. Chapter 126 - 126: Zuo Ya Chapter 126: Zuo Ya Translator: 549690339 As the battle between Zuo Ya and Song Jian was about to commence, the black club in Zuo Yas plump hand looked as insignificant as a twig. But on this weapon, a shimmer of blue glow flickered, making it hard to underestimate. After Zuo Ya drew his club, his bulky body, akin to a heavy-duty armored vehicle, charged towards Song Jian. Song Jian hoisted his Rocket Launcher and took aim at Zuo Ya. Seeing this, shock spread across Zuo Yas chubby face; he stopped instantly, raised his hands, and yelled in terror, What the hell are you doing? How do you have such a weapon? Woah-. Cool! A bar brawler whistled with an excited grin. Hes definitely pay-to-win. Big bro, tell me how much this weapon costs. One hundred thousand? One million? Five million? 111 pay anything. Of course, Im talking about RMB, shouted a player standing on a table, waving at Song Jian. Hey, big guy, are you surrendering? chortled Song Jian, aiming at Zuo Ya. Zuo Yas face paled, then blushed, shaking his head and pleading, I apologize, I think wed better not use weapons. After all, you are a VIP of the Sunflower Bar. Its not good to injure anyone. Lets fight bare-handed. Haha, Zuo Ya chickened out! A barman laughed out loud, clutching his belly. Come on Zuo Ya, its just a rocket launcher! Youre a level seven elite Boss. Dont be scared! Thats right, Zuo Ya, with all your fat, a single rocket cant kill you. Maybe you can even bounce it back. Exactly, Zuo Ya, its time to show your real skills. Bouncing a rocket with your body, that would be fun! The staff members and brawlers were heckling Zuo Ya relentlessly. Even Fiana failed to suppress a charming smile. Unfazed by the mockery, Zuo Ya turned to Song Jian, Youll have to beat me bare-handed to earn the information on the Street Thug occupation. So, shall we have a proper duel instead of relying on weapons to win? Okay, you got it, Song Jian tucked the Rocket Launcher away, stretched out both his hands, palm-directional towards Zuo Ya, mimicking a bare-fist posture. Zuo Ya breathed a sigh of relief, sheathed his club and swung his fists into the air a couple of times, warning Song Jian, Watch out, I am known as Iron Fist, the undisputed champion of Sunflower uh Realizing something, Zuo Ya glanced nervously back at the bar counter and spotted Fianas amused expression. He felt a flush of embarrassment rise in his face then continued, Undisputed champion of Sunflower Bar Staff and Brawlers. Hahaha! All the staff members and bar brawlers exploded with laughter. Some were even lying on their chairs, hammering the table. Enough talk, let the fight begin! Indignant, Zuo Ya, with a flush of embarrassment on his face, charged towards Song Jian. Swoosh- A streak of silvery Sword Qi emanated from Song Jians index finger. One sweep forward and Zuo Ya found himself enveloped in a silvery screen, facing a massive incoming threat. Gulu-gulu- Zuo Ya stumbled backward, and then started rolling backward for a few rounds before he stopped some distance away. Some players even rubbed their eyes in disbelief at the sight of Song Jian while the bar fell silent in astonishment. What just happened? What was that silver light? It seemed to be emanating from his left hand, was it a skill? Magic? Or something else? So cool! The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves. Fianas eyes lit up as she scrutinized Song Jian with a look of surprise on her face. The other bar staff and brawlers also looked horrified. Too shocked, they started murmuring in hushed tones. Was that the thing? Seems like it, looks identical, but how could this be possible Thats a legendary occupation that supposedly only appears in legends. He hasnt even got a combat occupation yet, has he? Im not sure. You said it, it only appears in legends. We havent seen it ourselves Though they seemed to know something, they didnt dare to discuss it openly and started whispering amongst themselves. Zuo Ya, still in shock, got up from the ground, feeling a painful throb from his chest. He looked down to see his tunic slashed open as if cut by a sharp blade; A foot-long bloody mark was visible on his chest. The wound was not deep, but it seemed like it had been made by a sharp blade. Feeling the throbbing pain from the wound, Zuo Ya looked at Song Jian and mumbled, Sword Qi? Do you want to continue fighting? Song Jian asked, smiling at Zuo Ya. Zuo Ya hung his head in disappointment and shook his head, I lost, Im no match for you. To Zuo Yas submission, the other bar employees didnt tease him; instead, they gave him sympathetic looks. Zuo Ya, its okay, you rolled pretty impressively just now! a staffer yelled. Hahaha- Everybody burst into laughter, restoring the vibrant atmosphere in the bar. The staff and brawlers started rearranging the seating layout. Players also gathered around Song Jian. Master, what was that skill you used before? Someone asked curiously. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tell us about it, it looked so powerful! Yeah, it was like a blade of pure silver. Is that the legendary Sword Qi? Song Jian brushed them off with a few words and sent the players away. He then turned to Zuo Ya and asked, Ive passed the test, right? Yes, you have, Zuo Ya replied, conceding reluctantly, But, considering you have better options, you may not be suitable for the Street Thug occupation. Its okay. I just want to know about this occupation. I may not necessarily choose it. Alright then, Ill share everything about the Street Thug occupation with you now! Zuo Ya started to explain the details of the occupation. System: You have successfully completed the challenge posed by the Bar Brawler Zuo Ya. Your rapport with Bar Brawler Zuo Ya has increased to a friendly level, and he begins to share information about the Street Thug occupation. Coming to the Explanation Space again, after spending more than ten minutes, Zuo Ya relayed all details about the Street Thug occupation to Song Jian. After understanding everything about the Street Thug occupation, Song Jian realized he had underestimated the occupation. It was similar to the Thief occupation in other games with similar skills like stunning, making opponents bleed, stealing, etc. There were also this occupations unique skills like Extortion, Intimidation, etc. The most important part was that the occupation talent of a Street Thug was total weapon mastery, which allowed the utilization of any weapon to its full potential. Once one takes up an occupation, one can only use the weapons belonging to that occupation, and using other weapons reduces their power by 50%. However, the Street Thug occupation did not have this drawback. After receiving all the intel about the Street Thug occupation, there was a system prompt again ringing in Song Jians ear. System: You have found a combat occupation mentor and learned about the Street Thug occupation. Mainline task 2/10 complete. Chapter 127 - 127: Demon Summoning Technique Chapter 127: Demon Summoning Technique Translator: 549690339 Unexpectedly, hiring an ordinary pub bouncer allowed Song Jian to learn about a battle profession, increasing his confidence in completing the main quest; Since a pub bouncer can be a battle profession instructor, could the pub servers and bartender Fiana also be a battle profession? Song Jian suddenly had this thought. Fiana, are you a battle profession instructor? Song Jian sat at the bar, staring at Fiana as he asked. Battle profession? Fianas eyes showed a hint of confusion as if she was lost in memories. After a while, Fiana sighed, glanced at Song Jian and said, Sorry, the battle profession I know would not suit you. As I thought, Fiana is also a battle profession instructor! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he quickly said, Thats alright, just tell me about your battle profession. 1 just want to learn more about it. Sorry, the battle profession I know would not suit you! Fiana smiled and repeated her previous words, seemingly not wanting to discuss it any further with Song Jian. Well, never mind then. Song Jian was disappointed. When an NPC keeps repeating the same line, it means the conversation cant go any further. No matter how intelligent an NPC appears, some game rules still have to be followed; Song Jian asked the pub servers one by one, but none of them were battle profession instructors; It seems that encountering Zuo Ya was already extremely lucky. Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, glanced at the players in the pub, shook his head, and headed for the pubs entrance. He didnt have much time to waste; Boss, I actually think that guy suits your profession quite well. He has a hint of the night about him. A pub bouncer whispered; He has already come into contact with the clue to that profession. I hope he continues to explore it. Among the ten unique professions Immortal, Demon, Holy, Emperor, God, Taoist, Buddha, King, Scholar, Sovereignhehe, I really hope to see these professions reappear in the world. Compared to my Night Assassin profession, these are much more powerful! He is not suitable to be my successor. Fiana shook her head and whispered. What a pity The bouncer looked at Song Jians back, muttered, and pursed his lips; Song Jian left the pub and returned to his Manor Castle; The Bloodthirsty Shade Poison Trees branches and leaves were lush, but the entire tree was devoid of any green color. The branches and leaves were withered yellow and dark red, looking sickly. The veins of the branches and leaves had dark red lines, just like blood vessels. A faint, rotten smell filled the air around the tree; Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Most of the thirty blood crows perched on the poison tree, while a few flew to the castles roof and surrounding walls. Pairs of blood-red eyes indifferently monitored the movements around the manor; The withered tree spirit, shrouded in poisonous mist, was paired with the bloodthirsty crows, creating an atmosphere one would not believe was not a haunted house style; Glancing at the sleeping Bloodthirsty Shade Poison Tree, Song Jian shrugged and thought to himself, Haunted house style it is then. After a while, it actually has a sickly beauty to it. Arriving at the castle, Song Jian saw that the butler George had changed into a new suit and stood respectfully at the entrance, bowing to Song Jian, Welcome home, sir. Behind George, there were two NPCs with somewhat rigid expressions, who also bowed and said, Welcome home, sir. George, who are these two? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked; Sir, these are two castle servants I have hired. This one is named John, a gardener, and also a part-time farmer. George pointed to an older man behind him and said, Sir, there are six unused Spirit Fields in the manor now, which is a huge waste. From now on, these six fields will be handled by John. Song Jian nodded his head. The six Spirit Fields could grow many plants, but Song Jian had no time to tend them. Planting is a tedious task that requires constant attention to water, weed, get rid of insects, and fertilize for a good harvest, requiring immense effort; Song Jian was quite satisfied with the gardener the butler had recruited and gave him a nod and smile; And who is this? Song Jians gaze fell on another person; This NPC looked very young, probably in his twenties, wearing a plain linen suit. Seeing Song Jian looking at him, he immediately felt a sense of nervousness; M-master, my name is Tammy, I am a carpenter. The young NPC nervously said to Song Jian; Carpenter? Song Jian raised his eyebrow and looked at the butler George; It seems that Butler George had selected employees based on the situation of his Manor Castle; Master, Tammy is an intermediate carpenter who excels in making furniture. He can make our castle look less empty. George, seemingly sensing Song Jians satisfaction, continued with a smile, Moreover, he can maintain all the defensive settings of the manor, including the Arrow Towers at the four corners of the wall, the three Catapults, and the traps outside the wall. The two of them can also go out and gather materials on their own when they have nothing to do, saving Master a lot of energy and time. Able to gather materials by themselves? Song Jian was taken aback, a surprised expression appearing on his face: This is just like a Follower! Master, these two are ordinary people, not combat professions, and cannot fight and hunt monsters with the Master. Butler George reminded; Hehe, being able to gather materials is already good enough. However, dont go out recently, there are too many monsters outside. If you need any materials, just ask me! Song Jian nodded and said; Master, should I hire these two then? George asked; You can, George. 1 am very satisfied with your work. I will leave the matters of the manor to you in the future. Song Jian said with a smile; It is my duty, Master. George bowed to Song Jian, his tone somewhat excited; System: You hired Gardener John at a cost of 10 Doomsday Coins, deducted; System: You hired Carpenter Tammy at a cost of 10 Doomsday Coins, deducted; The hiring fees for the two were automatically deducted, and their salaries will be settled at the end of the month. George began to command the two to get busy, and Song Jian flashed to the third floor of the castle, taking out a book with a dark aura from his package; This was a book that Song Jian had found in Count Qian Dahais old house. The cover of the book was engraved with the image of a horned demon, and it read Demon Summoning; As Song Jian took out the book, the seductive, elusive voice rang in his ears again; Since Song Jian was prepared this time, he was not disturbed by the voice and directly opened the book; As soon as the book was opened, a golden light burst out from it; System: You opened the Book of Demons and began to study System: Every 10 seconds of study, your comprehension of Demon Summoning increases by 5%; System: While studying the Book of Demons, you will be subjected to a mental temptation test every 10 seconds. If you pass the test, you can continue studying; if you fail, you cannot continue studying; Chapter 128 - 128: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Chapter 128: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Translator: 549690339 Upon opening the Book of Demons, Song Jians vision was suddenly engulfed by a flaming hell, with horned demons, their bodies ablaze with searing fire, continuously roaring. These demons were in constant battle, and every time a horned demon was slaughtered, scores of other demons would pounce on its corpse, greedily devouring every bit of its flesh. Observing these fiery horned demons, Song Jian felt as if he could establish some connection with them. At that moment, one of the horned demons seemed to sense something. It lifted its head, looking around with sharp fangs dripping with blood continuously trickling down its lips. As Song Jians attention was drawn to this particular horned demon, a sudden intense pain echoed in his mind, as if he had been brutally hit over the head with a sledgehammer. Song Jian felt like his soul was about to be torn apart. An ambiguous female voice resonated near his ear, her voice interspersed with bouts of moaning, which sparked a fire in his chest. Surrender to me, become my slave- I will bring you infinite pleasure- This voice revolved continuously in his mind, causing Song Jians consciousness to gradually become confused. Just then, Song Jian felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured over him, and his consciousness instantly regained clarity. The seductive voice then started to gradually fade away until it completely disappeared. System: You passed a Spiritual Temptation Test. The probability of comprehending the skill Demon Summoning Skill increased by 5%. Thus, every ten seconds, an enchanting voice would appear in Song Jians mind, each time more captivating than the last, and each time the voice was different C sometimes it was a mature woman, sometimes a young girl, and sometimes even a childlike voice. Sweat started to seep from Song Jians forehead. Even though his innate skill Thick-skinned had already reached level seven, Song Jian could feel his mental defenses crumbling piece by piece. System: You passed fifteen Spiritual Temptation Tests. The probability of comprehending the skill Demon Summoning Skill increased by 75%. System: You have understood the skill Demon Summoning Skill. System: This skill is the core skill of the combat profession Demon Summoner. Would you like to take up the combat profession Demon Summoner? If you choose to take up this profession, the main mission will be immediately completed and you will receive a profession mission. System: Your attributes and talents conflict with the skill Demon Summoning Skill. The Demon Summoning Skill cannot be used. The system is beginning automated adjustments A waterfall of system messages flooded in front of Song Jian. After passing fifteen tests the probability climbed up to 75%, he finally comprehended the Demon Summoning Skill. Moreover, this skill was the core profession of the Demon Summoner. By mastering this skill, one can directly take up the Demon Summoner occupation. However, the system seemed to have a BUG. Song Jians physical attributes severely conflicted with the Demon Summoning Skill, causing the game to lag for a while. In reality, according to the capabilities and talents of Song Jian, he would not be able to comprehend this skill. He would fail by the first or second spiritual temptation test. But due to his innate skill Thick-skinned being leveled up to seven, he managed to withstand the initial onslaught of spiritual temptations and unexpectedly comprehend the skill. However, Song Jians physical condition, especially his spiritual and physical attributes, were not suitable for the Demon Summoning Skill. Thus, the skill could not be showcased on his skill tree. A formerly incompatible physical condition has now resulted in an unsuitable skill and caused a conflict in the game system. For a time, the system could only seek a balance between the two. Song Jian felt his body unable to move, restrained by a strange energy. In his skill panel, the recent appearance of the words Demon Summoning Technique started to fade, as if someone was continuously wiping them away, attempting to erase them from the skill panel. However, another force was resisting this erasure, causing dazzling bursts of light to explode from the skill panel. Song Jian could only watch helplessly, immobilized. System: Repairing skill System: Repairing skill System: Repairing skill On Song Jians system interface, repeated repair notices started appearing, giving the impression of a system crash. After a long while, Song Jian finally felt the power that had restricted him begin to dissipate, and he regained control of his body. Song Jian, without a second thought, quickly opened his skill panel. He wanted to know; was the Demon Summoning Technique skill he had just comprehended still there? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Remember, during the recent trial, Song Jian had not only seen the demons inside the Flame Hell. He also saw other realms such as Ice Hell, Abyssal Hell, Shadow Hell, and more. More than a dozen Hells, each with a plethora of terrifyingly powerful demons. If Song Jian could summon those Hellish demons, his power would skyrocket, and he would be able to explore the deeper parts of the city. Blood Blood Pool Summoning Skill? What is this! Seeing the original Demon Summoning Technique in his skills panel transformed into the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, Song Jian had an uneasy feeling. Blood Pool Summoning Skill (Active): Level 1, Skill Effect: Use summoning technique to summon the Blood Beasts generated in the castles Blood Pool, to control and assist in battles. When the summoned Blood Beast dies, it returns to re-generate in the Blood Pool. You can currently summon Blood Beast C Blood Raven (30). Skill cost: 30 Spirit Points. What, what is this? Demon Summoning Technique for civilians? In an instant, Song Jian felt a chill in his heart. The once exalted skill had now turned into this. He was reminded of internet celebrities dying under the spotlight. You do know this is fraud, right! The sanctity of private online possessions is inviolable. The once magnificent Demon Summoning Technique is now junk. Does your conscience not hurt?! What Song Jian didnt know was that the game had their reasons to alter the skillit was for his protection. His current physique wouldnt withstand the Demon Summoning Technique. The instant he tried to use it, hed be drained dry. Moreover, the demons he summoned would definitely backlash Forget it, at least now 1 can summon the Blood Beasts from the Blood Pool to assist in combat! Song Jian shook his head and consoled himself. Previously, the Blood Beasts from the Blood Pool could only be used to defend his estate and couldnt be brought out to battle monsters. Now, he could summon his Blood Ravens to aid in combat, which mattered as well. It seems to increase the power of this skill, the level of the Blood Pool must be upgraded. Only when the Blood Pool can produce more powerful Blood Beasts will the power of this skill become fiercer. Seeing that to upgrade the Blood Pool to level two he needed a hundred Blood Stone Shards, Song Jian frowned. Until now, he hadnt found any clues about the Blood Stone Shards. Where could he get these stones? Perhaps 1 can use the radio to find some clues about the Blood Stone Shards. Song Jians eyes lit up, and he turned towards the radio. Chapter 129 - 129: Planting Chapter 129: Planting Translator: 549690339 The originally powerful demonic summoning skill was reduced through a system bug to the blood pool summoning skill, much to the chagrin of Song Jian; In reality, what Song Jian didnt know was that given his current physical condition, even if he had acquired the demonic summoning skill, he couldnt summon demons from the depths of Hell. To summon demons from Hell, a contract with the demon has to be made first. Given the powerful strength of demons, Song Jian couldnt possibly coerce them into forming a contract by force. Therefore, even if he had the demonic summoning skill, it would remain unused for a long time; However, the weakened Blood Pool Summoning Skill didnt have this problem. Song Jian was already an owner of the Blood Pool. Regardless of how formidable the monsters bred in the blood pool were, they wouldnt be able to counterattack Song Jian under the constraints of the game system. Moreover, when the level of the blood pool is low, the extent and rank of the blood servants bred are also low, making them easier for Song Jian to control; Even if he could only summon the weakest blood crows, thirty of these launching an attack together could easily obliterate an average player. Even when facing a formidable monster, thirty blood crows could exceedingly serve as a diversion and support, making them perfectly suitable for Song Jians current conditions; After turning on the radio, Song Jian found a large group of people chatting inside; A hidden world has been found in the town of Konstan, anyone interested in teaming up for an exploration? Konstan town? Not far from me. What level is the hidden world? How many people can enter? Im a level 11 berserker, both a tank and a dealer, looking for a team! A second level hidden world. Level requirement is above 10, the number of people allowed in is limited to five, there are still two chances left to enter A level 2 hidden world? Great! Buying coordinates, willing to offer 100 Doomsday Coins for a chance! Sorry, we already have three people. We plan on conquering the hidden world ourselves. If there are any remote mages, please message me privately! Oh, you guys are so lucky. Its quite rare to encounter a level 2 hidden world in the wild. You could get good level 10 equipment there. If you manage to get hold of something and dont need it, Ill buy it Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the midst of the sounds of envy, a voice suddenly interrupted; Excuse me, does anyone know where to obtain a blood essence stone? The radio channel suddenly went silent. Soon after, a man asked with a peculiar voice: Isnt the blood essence stone the lowest grade of crystal stone? You can buy it in any grocery store! Blood essence stones arent worth much. Did you find a blood essence stone field in the wild? If its not far from a safe zone, we, the Oro Commerce Guild, are interested in buying it for 1000 Doomsday Coins. Young man, dont let the Oro Commerce Guild trick you, blood essence stones have a lot of uses. If you can mine some yourself, especially high-quality ones, we, the Blue-collar Commerce, are willing to buy at a high price. This is Blue Sword squad, we have mined thirty units of blood essence stones from an abandoned mine. Blue-collar Commerce, how do you plan on buying it? If its 50 per Doomsday Coin or under, then lets not discuss further. Blue Sword Squad, private message! The radio was filled with noise. Today, for some reason, there were a great number of people. As soon as one person finished speaking, another would cut in. There was barely any time to get a word in, and Song Jian only barely managed to say his piece; Grocery store? Theres no grocery store in Zombie City Song Jians brows furrowed. He had checked within the bars system shop; there was no blood essence stone for sale; After thinking for a moment, Song Jian took out the map of Zombie City and spread it out to search for a likely spot; Indeed, at the northeast corner of Zombie City, in a spot far from the city, there was a representation of a large mountain. Here, a cave was marked; However, this place was too far from Song Jian. To get there, he would have to cross the entire city. Even if taking the ring highway, it would still require at least half a days time. Furthermore, the route was fraught with dangers; it was too risky. Mines, mines, damn it, why is there no mining spot near me? Song Jian scratched his head, his face showing his frustration; Doomsday Coins, I still need money. If I had loads of Doomsday Coins, 1 could just buy them through the radio. Judging from the looks of it, blood essence stones arent particularly valuable! Song Jian took a glance at the Doomsday Coins in his parcel, his sullen mood growing stronger; Just then, a system prompt appeared before Song Jian; System: Your employee Tammy is prepared to craft furniture, requires 670 units of timber. Will you approve the payment? My employee has started working? Song Jian lit up and immediately selected the option to pay, which led to a decrease of 670 units of timber in his inventory; Before long, Song Jian heard the sound of wood being cut coming from the courtyard. Looking down from the window, he saw Tammy cutting the timber into planks on a sawbench she had set up in the courtyard; At another side, gardener John was busy turning the soil in the Spirit Field with a hoe. Butler George stood nearby the Spirit Field. With a thought, Song Jian appeared next to George; Master, these six Spirit Fields need to be hoed, and then we can fertilize and sow the seeds. George said, bowing; George, what are we planning to plant in the Spirit Field? Song Jian asked curiously. Do we have any plant seeds? Master, John brought with him some wheat and soybean seeds. For now, we can temporarily plant these two types of crops. Once master acquires better plant seeds, we will switch to planting those. George replied respectfully; Song Jian nodded slightly. Wheat and soybeans were the most common plants and probably wouldnt fetch much even if grown and sold. They could only increase the food reserves of the Manor Castle; Alright, George, 111 be going out for a bit. I leave the Manor in your care. If anyone tries to barge in without your permission, deal with them severely. Song Jian said; Ever since the creation of Song Jians safehouse, there were quite a few players lurking around, attempting to strike up a conversation with Song Jian. Some had even tried to dismantle the traps outside the wall in Song Jians absence, which had displeased him greatly. Dont worry, Master. Should any intruders try to enter the Manor, I will definitely make them regret it. George said solemnly. Song Jian nodded, walked over to the Bloody Ghost Poison Tree Alex, and lightly tapped on Alexs thick trunk a few times, this being the strongest combat power in the Manor. However, it spent most of its time in deep slumber; After tapping on Alex a couple of times, Song Jian started walking towards the Manors exit; Alex slowly opened his eyes and watched Song Jians retreating figure, saying softly: Master, 1 have some information on the combat occupation of the Tree Shepherds, I wonder if Watching Song Jians figure disappear through the gate, a helpless expression appeared on Alexs wrinkled face; Chapter 130 - 130: Duplicate Chapter 130: Duplicate Translator: 549690339 Combat professional mentors are hidden in every nook and cranny of Undead City. It takes a lot of effort and time to find one. Song Jian is lucky to have met two at Sunflower Bar, but he didnt know that there was also a combat professional mentor in his manor. However, every time he returned, he just missed them; Song Jian left the manor and came to the street, where there were many players, and from time to time, he could hear the sound of rapid gunfire. The monsters attributes are halved during the day, so most players take this opportunity to hunt monsters and level up; Xiao Zhuang, theres a boxing gym up ahead, seems like a dungeon. You need three people to enter, are you interested? At this moment, a man ran hurriedly to the door of an abandoned shop on the street and shouted inside; Dungeons, are there dungeons in this game? A young man with a long sword came out of the abandoned shop, asking in surprise; Seems like it. I initially wanted to explore it, but as soon as I entered the door, 1 was told that it needs three people to enter. 1 guess its a dungeon. The first man who arrived said with a sure expression; Alright, lets go take a look! Xiao Zhuang wiped the blood off his long sword and hurriedly followed the man; Upon hearing their conversation, several nearby players stopped battling monsters and followed them. A dungeon? A limit of three people? Song Jian was intrigued. This so-called dungeon seemed similar to the secret realms he had heard about over the radio, except that a level two secret realm requires five people and has limited entries; This must be a level one dungeon, otherwise the limit wouldnt be lower than that of a level two dungeon. Lets go take a look. Song Jian thought to himself as he also ran after them; After turning two streets, Song Jian soon saw a crowd of about ten people gathered outside a shop near the road, discussing something in hushed tones. This has to be the first dungeon in the game, its limited to three players, and only players level three and above can enter. Its gotta be a dungeon, should we try it? There might be good loot for the first clearance. Lets wait and see. Safety first, we dont know whats in there. Lets wait for someone else to clear it first. After all, you only have one life. Youre right, lets wait. Since its a dungeon, theres gotta be a BOSS. One wrong move and were dead! Lets see if that squad wants to check it out first, then we can just follow them up. This game is just too hard Song Jian walked to the back of the crowd and listened to their discussions. He noticed there were a lot of people gathered, but not a single one dared to enter the boxing gym; Looking into the gym, Song Jian saw the door wide open, and a black light constantly swirling within, like a time-space portal. Who dares to go in with me? Im level seven right now, and there should be rewards for the first clearance since its a dungeon! A hulky middle-aged man standing in the crowd loudly called out. This man was wearing leather armor and just a cloth hat, wearing tight trousers and knee-high heavy boots. He looked somewhat ridiculous, but none of the players ridiculed him for it. After all, to have so much equipment at this stage was already a great deal. Now, many players only had the weapon they received as beginners and nothing else; The middle-aged man held an axe longer than a meter in his hand. From the looks of it, his strength attribute must be at least five points, otherwise he wouldnt carry it with such ease; Gao Da Nian was quite confident in his own strength. If it werent for the dungeons limit of three people, he would have gone it alone; Being high level doesnt necessarily mean youre strong. Without skills, youre as good as dead when you run into a BOSS with only ordinary attacks, a player whispered jealously as he watched Gao Da Nian; Are you blind? Didnt you see all that gear he has? Another player nearby retorted disdainfully. Having such equipment at this stage meant being among the top players already; Hey man, if you dont mind my lower level, count me in! A figure suddenly appeared on the open ground by the roadside and waved hello to Gao Da Nian; Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sss, is this guy a human or a ghost? How did he suddenly appear? Someone exclaimed; Stupid, thats a skill. Its probably some kind of stealth skill similar to the rogue profession, someone guessed; Gao Da Nian looked at the man, frowning a bit because the man was only level five. Although that was higher than most people, Gao Da Nian didnt think highly of him; But then the man revealed his equipment, and Gao Da Nians eyes widened. The young mans equipment was pretty good, on par with his own. And he had a stealth skill, which made him quite strong among the players; Do you have any other attacking skills? A single stealth skill might not cut it, Gao Da Nian asked the young man, staring at him; Heh, this is stealth and 1 have two other attack skills. I can even go one-on-one with a level five elite BOSS, Lin Sheng took out a green-quality dagger and twirled it between his fingers, an arrogant expression on his face; Fine, youre in, Gao Da Nian nodded, seeing the young man carried an air of a master, and figured he wouldnt lag behind; Leave the last spot for me. Song Jian stepped forward and pushed through the crowd; Hey, hey, who are you? Stop pushing! Hey, stop pushing me, so what if youre strong? Song Jian casually pushed away the surrounding players. Gao Da Nian squinted and thought, This mans strength attribute seems to have some points. I just dont know whose strength is greater. However, Gao Da Nian quickly noticed Song Jians level and gasped. Anyone able to reach level ten at this stage must have successfully established a safe house because only when establishing a safe house would there be a large number of monsters for quick leveling; Even Gao Da Nian himself didnt have the confidence to establish a safe house at this stage; Alright, youre in! My name is Gao Da Nian. Gao Da Nian immediately nodded in agreement, saying nothing more; Song Jian turned to look at the player who could use the Stealth skill. The player was very polite and also nodded at Song Jian, saying, My name is Lin Sheng. I am Song Jian! Song Jian greeted the two of them; Lets go. Ill apply to enter, you guys just have to agree, Gao Da Nian said, then turned and walked towards the black light door of the boxing gym; In a short while, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Gao Da Nian invites you to enter level one Secret Realm Terrifying Underground Boxing Arena, do you accept? Accept! After Song Jian selected accept, his vision blurred and he disappeared from the boxing gym entrance; Chapter 131 - 131: Boxing Club Disciple Chapter 131: Boxing Club Disciple Translator: 549690339 The three figures blinked out of sight from the entrance of the boxing club and stepped into the secret realm. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huh, the environment here is not bad, unlike outside. After more than half a month, 1 felt like 1 was going to get depressed. Lin Sheng glanced around inside the boxing club and spoke with mild surprise. This was a spacious hall, with light yellow wooden floors that seemed constantly polished. The surface glistened that it could even mirror a person, producing a creaky friction sound under their feet. Several humanoid models were placed around the hall, most of them made of wood, with a few metal ones. In the center of the hall, a dozen people dressed in white workout clothes were seriously practicing their horse stances, shouting and punching rhythmically. A burly man, taller than two meters, stood before the crowd with his hands behind his back, his eyes sharp, studying every move of the practitioners. Song Jian and his companions were standing at the entrance of the boxing club, with a faint translucent blue light screen barring their entry. However, they could see everything in the hall through the light screen. Damn, I suppose these are the minor monsters in the dungeon. Theyre level five elites. So many of them! Lin Sheng, gazing at the people practicing boxing a dozen or so meters away, gulped in fear. LV5 Boxing Club Apprentice (Elite), Vitality: 320/320, Skill: Basic Boxing. LV7 Boxing Club Instructor (Elite), Vitality: 720/720, Skill: Advanced Boxing, Tiger Strike Triple Combo. This is troublesome. They are standing too close to each other. I doubt we can pull them one by one. If these monsters swarm us, I definitely wont be able to hold them off, Gao Da Nian said, gripping his axe and frowning. I could lure away that BOSS, but not for long. If you guys can take out those elite Box Club Apprentices in thirty seconds,, Lin Sheng said in a low voice. Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Gao Da Nian: Are you kidding? Thirty seconds? More like enough time for them to take us out. Let me count One, two, three Damn it, eighteen in total! 1 only have 110 Vitality Points. If they each land one punch on me, they can take me out in seconds. Song Jian stared at the stats of the monsters before him. An icon for a countdown timer appeared in his view. In three minutes, the light screen would disappear. Song Jian estimated that once the time was up, they would immediately enter combat. It would be impossible to exit the instance then. The time now was for the players to decide whether they wanted to stay or leave the instance. Hurry up and decide. Once the countdown is over, Im guessing the light screen will disappear. The disciples inside this boxing club will notice us and enter combat mode. Leaving this place then will be impossible, Gao Da Nian said. We only have two and a half minutes left. Decide quickly. Do we retreat or fight? Lin Sheng urged. You know, I have stealth abilities. They wont be able to see me! Master, what do you say? Gao Da Nian slowly shook his head, already deciding to leave in his mind. He glanced at Song Jian next to him and suddenly asked. How long can the two of you hold off that BOSS? Song Jian asked. If it wasnt for these minor monsters, I could keep that beast tangled for over ten minutes! Lin Sheng declared proudly. If we work together, overcoming that BOSS isnt a problem. Its just a level seven elite BOSS after all. Its stats are stronger than the monsters outside, but not by much, Gao Da Nian analyzed calmly. Alright, leave those minor monsters to me. You two deal with that BOSS, Song Jian nodded. What? Master, were talking about eighteen elite monsters here. They must be stronger than ordinary level five monsters. Even if their strength doesnt match a level five elite BOSS, it shouldnt be far off. Eighteen of them! Lin Sheng exclaimed. If forced to choose between fighting eighteen level five elite dungeon monsters and a single level seven elite dungeon BOSS, Lin Sheng would undoubtedly opt for the latter. Sometimes, quantity can cause qualitative change. Once eighteen elite monsters rush up, he would have no room to dodge and could only be on the receiving end. With a players vitality merely being around one hundred, they simply cannot endure an onslaught by so many monsters. Dont worry, I can handle them. Just make sure to aggro the BOSS properly, Song Jian nodded, weighing his options and instructing the other two. Alright, well trust you this time! Gao Da Nian bit down. By agreeing to Song Jians plan, Gao Da Nian was in the most danger. If Song Jian falls, Lin Sheng could stealthily hide, but Gao Da Nian would have to bear the monsters and BOSS combined assault, resulting in certain death. Seeing Gao Da Nian agree, Lin Sheng didnt say another word. He shrugged, made a nonchalant gesture, drew his dagger and held it in hand. The three fell silent, waiting for the countdown to end. Ten, Nine, Eight The faint blue light screen disappeared and the instance officially began. The names of the training boxing club apprentices and the BOSS boxing club instructor turned red in an instant. All their eyes were immediately focused on Song Jian and his companions. Lin Sheng had already entered stealth mode unbeknownst to anyone else. Since they were in the instance by default as a three-man party, Gao Da Nian and Song Jian could still see a semi-transparent figure sneaking towards the BOSS from the left. Bro, youre sure you can take them? Gao Da Nian confirmed again. No problem. You two, get that BOSS, Song Jian replied, slowly bringing forward a rocket launcher from his back, aiming it at the boxing club apprentices who were beginning to charge at him. Boom- A rocket whistled through the air, leaving a serpentine trace before detonating right among the boxing club apprentices. Instantly, seven or eight of them flew up, a massive critical hit damage appearing above their heads. Damn, isnt this a bit exaggerated? Gao Da Nian gaped at the rocket launcher Song Jian was holding, his face a mix of shock and horror. Dont you have a BOSS to take care of? Song Jian glanced at Gao Da Nian. Right away! Gao Da Nian flushed, circling past the boxing club apprentices and diving towards the BOSS. With all the hostility focused on Song Jian, the apprentices didnt spare a glance for Gao Da Nian who was running past them. Seven or eight boxing club apprentices were propelled backward by the explosion, but the remaining ones didnt show a shred of fear as they swarmed towards Song Jian. Within three seconds, the boxing club apprentices had come within five or six meters of Song Jian. He lowered the muzzle of his rocket launcher slightly and pulled the trigger again. Boom- Another rocket shot out, causing a fierce explosion among the crowd. Song Jian quickly put away the rocket launcher and drew the Tusk Fang Stinger, charging into the group of boxing club apprentices. After the two rocket explosions, nearly all boxing club apprentices were injured, with several of them directly hit by the blasts, either seriously injured or incapacitated. The remaining twelve to thirteen apprentices only had three-quarters or even two-thirds of their vitality left. Thud- A boxing club apprentice threw a punch at Song Jian. He dodged to the side, only to get hit on the shoulder by another apprentice next to him. Before Song Jian could react, he was punched again from the other side. He had fallen into a besiegement just after an encounter. Chapter 132 - 132: All the Hidden Cards Revealed Chapter 132: All the Hidden Cards Revealed Translator: 549690339 Ive underestimated them! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, Song Jian was surrounded by four martial arts disciples. Each time they attacked, although their power wasnt great, they could cause a momentary stiffness, making Song Jians dagger-wielding movements disjointed. -8 -9 -6 Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians defensive equipment was quite high, making it difficult for ordinary monsters below level five to break through his defense and cause substantial damage. However, these martial arts disciples were half a level higher than ordinary monsters and were considered elite monsters. If they were encountered outside, they would be considered mini-bosses. Boom- Another punch landed on Song Jians shoulder, causing his dagger to become momentarily stiff. This allowed the martial arts disciple before him to guard with ease. Although this attack could have caused fifty or sixty points of damage, it ultimately only inflicted a dozen or so points. More than a dozen martial arts disciples surrounded Song Jian, continuously throwing punches. However, only the four disciples immediately around him could cause him any harm, but he could still hold out for some time. After persisting for three minutes, Song Jians 300-plus Vitality Points had been reduced by over a hundred. Thanks to his vitality recovery speed, he managed to last this long, but he hadnt managed to take down a single martial arts disciple in this time. I cant keep going like this, Song Jian frowned. He originally thought his strength was already formidable, but now he realized that he was still lacking in many ways. At the very least, he currently lacked an escape or movement skill. Damn! Song Jian gradually became angrier. He swung his left hand forward, unleashing a dazzling silver Sword Qi from his index finger. Sweeping horizontally, enemies in a fan-shaped area before him suffered over a hundred points of damage to their heads. Burst! With a soft shout, the martial arts disciple facing him exploded into a puff of green smoke. His nearly hundred Vitality Points were instantly emptied, and he slumped to the ground, dropping two white-quality items. Although he had killed a martial arts disciple, another one quickly took his place and continued attacking Song Jian. In no time, Song Jian was pushed back repeatedly, feeling increasingly frustrated. He had never experienced a battle like this before. Summon Blood Crows! With this thought, Song Jians surroundings suddenly erupted in dazzling light; a bloody Hexagram Array appeared around him. Whoosh- Thirty Blood Crows flew out from the Hexagram Array, forming a bloody mist as they rushed toward the surrounding martial arts disciples. For a moment, more than a dozen martial arts disciples were thrown into chaos by the Blood Crows, giving Song Jian a chance to catch his breath. Earth Teeth Assault! A dazzling tusk-like Qi rushed towards a martial arts disciple with the lowest vitality, sending him flying. When he fell back to the ground, he had already become a corpse. Song Jian brandished his dagger and lunged towards the disordered martial arts disciples. Blood Crows surrounded him, continuously flapping their wings and pecking at nearby enemies. Though the Blood Crows damage was low, only causing a point or two of damage to these elite monsters, their sheer number made up for their lack of power. With their wings flapping, they surrounded the martial arts disciples, giving the illusion that they were besieged. Song Jian broke free from the encirclement, and for a moment, his firepower was fully unleashed. The rocket launchers cooldown time was over, and he immediately took it out, aimed at the boxing disciples who were only two or three meters away, and pulled the trigger; Boom- A burst of fire almost exploded in front of him, the hot air rushing toward his face. However, fortunately, this was a game and there was no friendly fire, otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt dare to fire a rocket at such a close distance; Boom- Another rocket was fired towards the area with the most boxing disciples, exploding in the crowd. The already injured boxing disciples were instantly killed, taking out five or six of them; The remaining boxing disciples had only a little over a hundred Vitality Points left, and they were all injured; The number of Blood Crows rapidly decreased. These Blood Crows didnt have much Vitality, and they could only withstand three or four hits from the boxing disciples. If they werent agile, they would have been smashed to pieces as soon as they appeared; Thud- A Blood Crows Vitality Points were depleted by a boxing disciples punch and it exploded into a cloud of blood mist. The dead Blood Crow would return to the Blood Pool to be reborn, and during this time, Song Jian could not summon it again; Seeing that there were only seven or eight boxing disciples left, and all of them were severely injured, a smile appeared on Song Jians face. There were still three Blood Crows, and they all perched on Song Jians shoulders. Song Jians Vitality Points were visibly recovering quickly, and in just a few seconds, it had increased from half to a safe range; It was only now that the full benefit of getting an SSS rating in the previous mainline mission became apparent. With a 500% increase in Vitality recovery speed, it was hard for Song Jian to die, and it saved him a lot of medical expenses in the absence of medical treatment; The severely injured boxing disciples were fearless, showing no sign of fear. They stared at Song Jian and lunged at him once again; This time, Song Jian didnt give them a chance to surround him. He moved continuously, and his Tusk Fang Stinger in hand was like the Death Gods scythe, constantly harvesting the boxing disciples lives; In less than a minute, Song Jian had killed all the remaining boxing disciples. There were at least eleven or twelve items with white light scattered on the floor. The output of the dungeon was indeed much higher than that of the outside world; By now, Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng had already reduced the Bosss Vitality by a third, and both of their Vitality Points were still above 80%. They were very cautious in their fight, preferring to abandon an attack opportunity rather than suffering damage from the Boss; A smile appeared on Song Jians face. This was the most orthodox way to fight in the game, mainly because there were too few items and skills to recover Vitality; There was only a ten-second cooldown for the rocket, and when it was ready, Song Jian took it out and aimed it at the Boxing Gym Master, who was constantly swinging his fists. He then pulled the trigger; A slight vibration was felt as the rocket screamed towards the Boss. Lin Sheng let out a strange cry and quickly hid to the side; Gao Da Nian remained calm, still carrying his axe and attacking the Boss; The Boxing Gym Master was equipped with a tiger-shaped boxing glove, and the sharp tusks protruded from them. The tusks and the axe constantly collided, creating countless sparks; Gao Da Nian, run! The rocket is coming! Lin Sheng, who was worried that Gao Da Nian hadnt noticed the rocket, frantically yelled from a distance; Boom- The rocket hit the Boss hard, followed by a violent explosion. Almost a hundred points of damage appeared above the Bosss head, but Gao Da Nian, resisting the hot blast, managed to fiercely hack at the Boss twice, taking away nearly eighty Vitality Points; Friendly fire is nullified in a dungeon party! Gao Da Nian glanced at Lin Sheng, taking the opportunity to catch his breath. This message appeared as soon as they entered the dungeon system, but Lin Sheng was too absorbed in the battle and forgot; Lin Shengs face turned slightly red. He said nothing, clenched his dagger, and rushed towards the Boss. Meanwhile, Song Jian pulled the trigger once again; Chapter 133 - 133: Siege Kill Chapter 133: Siege Kill Translator: 549690339 Roar- The boxing gyms instructor seemed to sense the threat of death, suddenly erupting with a tremendous aura. His entire body shone with a golden glow, and from the surface of his Tiger Boxing Gloves welled up a milky white boxing strength. Boom! The bosss right hand fiercely collided with Gao Da Nians long axe. A tremendous force sprang forth, the axe swayed strongly backward, sending Gao Da Nian stumbling back several steps, a look of surprise appearing on his face. Has the Boss reached boiling point? Hes gained so much strength! Gao Da Nian exclaimed. Lin Shengs figure lunged towards the Boss, instantly disappearing, entering a stealth mode. The Bosss facial muscles warped, his expression gruesome. He looked at the incoming rocket, not dodging or avoiding, but instead, pulling his arms back to his waist. His body started spinning like a top, revolving 360 degrees before his right arm swung out with force. Tigers Third Style! Accompanied by a furious roar, the golden glow around the Bosss body condensed into the shape of a ferocious tiger, moving in the direction of Song Jian, making a roaring gesture. Is he, is he trying to smash the rocket with his fist? What a tough guy! Lin Sheng watched in disbelief as the Boss smashed his fist into the incoming missile, his eyes nearly popping out. Boom- The boxing gyms instructor threw a punch, colliding with the rocket, causing a shocking earth-shattering thunderous sound. The entire gym slightly trembled, dust from the ceiling falling continuously. -3 Single-digit damage numbers bubbled up from the gym instructor. At this point, his training clothes had been torn to rags, his upper body almost entirely exposed. His face was flushed crimson, his chest heaving greatly, and the white breath exhaled from his nostrils was over a foot long, like an enraged bull. Is this guy even human? Lin Shengs eyes were filled with terror. This was the most terrifying creature he had ever encountered. Even though it was only a level seven elite Boss, Lin Sheng felt that it was stronger than any level ten elite Boss outside. Keep attacking, that last hit took a lot out of him! Song Jian shouted from a distance, his right hand forcefully pressing on the ground. Earth Teeth Assault! A tusk-like qi cluster emitted a sharp whistling sound and flew towards the gyms instructor, leaving a faint crack on the ground, almost imperceptible to the naked eye. The gym instructor was currently in a state of recovery, sensing the rapidly approaching Earth Teeth Assault. His eyes welled up with blood, his legs stomping on the ground, his body abruptly leapt up, spinning in mid-air before smacking his right fist into the ground. Tigers Third Style! Boom- The gym instructor smashed his fist into the tusk-like qi cluster, followed immediately by a grating friction sound, like sharp nails scratching against glass. Boom! The tusk-like qi cluster only managed to withstand less than two seconds before detonating, shattering into bits of energy spots that scattered in the air and vanished. This time, the Boss took no damage, a pale blue Resist floated above his head. For a moment, the fierce aura of the Boss startled the three of them. Gao Da Nians hand holding the long axe began to sweat, slowly retreating. Lin Sheng, after entering his stealth mode, didnt dare to advance anymore and started to circle around the Boss. Song Jian inhaled deeply, packing away his Rocket Launcher and rushed towards the Boss wielding his Tusk Fang Stinger. Seeing Song Jian rush in, the gym instructor opened his mouth wide, a ruthless smile appearing on his face. He extended the fingers of his right hand, then clenched it into a fist. Crack Crack- The knuckles crackled in rapid succession as the Head Instructor of the boxing ring charged towards Song Jian, right fist held high. He resembled a ferocious tiger with his entire vigor, and his right hand became the sharp tusk within the tigers mouth. Seeing the state of Song Jian, Gao Da Nians face flushed crimson. Anger and humiliation shone in his eyes as he roared, gripping his long axe tightly and fiercely striking at the BOSSS back. Damn it, if Im going to die, so be it! A hint of blood appeared at the corners of Lin Shengs mouth as his face contorted, his body erupting with a death-defying zeal. Like a venomous snake, he swiftly charged towards the BOSS. His eyes were locked onto the protruding vein on the BOSSS neck, his dagger akin to a venomous snakes fang, seemingly ready to strike and draw fresh blood. Song Jian stabbed the dagger in his hand at the BOSSS fist. The blade tip and the BOSSS fist armor collided, sending sparks flying. Song Jian only felt a staggering force traveling up from the dagger, making his entire arm numb and nearly making him drop the dagger. Such incredible strength! Song Jian was somewhat surprised. This was the first time hes encountered a monster with a higher strength level since his own had reached 12 points. Song Jian didnt choose to clash head-on. He sidestepped, shifting his daggers position to glide along the BOSSS fist, changing his grip on the dagger from forward to backward. With the dagger trailing behind him, he charged forward along with the BOSSS arm. His body also slightly leaned towards the BOSSS right side, and the Head Instructors tusk-like punch brushed past Song Jians cheek, creating a deep wound with its sheer force. Phut- Blood sprayed as the entire outer side of the BOSSS right arm was sliced open by the dagger from its wrist to its shoulder. Almost all the muscles of the right arm were cut open, revealing the chilling white bones beneath. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With this strike, Song Jian had actually used the BOSSS own power against him. It was like placing a sharp blade under a fast-moving car, using its momentum to slash open the tires. -89 A red critical damage number floated up from the BOSSS head. The aura around the BOSS instantly dissipated, letting out a painful howl like an injured animal. The Head Instructor fell face down on the floor, sliding several meters forward, his right arm limply hanging as though it were a dead snake on the floor, blood gushing out from the wound. With his right arm rendered useless, a look of despair surfaced in the BOSSS eyes. He rolled over to sit up, eyes full of bloodshot veins, staring unblinkingly at Song Jian. He attempted to push himself off the ground with his left hand to stand up. Phut- At this moment, a splash of blood suddenly erupted from the BOSSS left neck. Lin Shengs figure gradually appeared, with his dagger nearly fully plunged into the BOSSS body. Landing a hit, Lin Sheng quickly withdrew his dagger and receded towards the distance. The BOSS, who had already raised half of its body, fell hard to the ground again due to the critical hit. A critical damage number of over sixty points rose from his head. The dagger in Lin Shengs hand was only of green quality. It possessed the Armor Break+2 attribute. Its power was rather weak compared to Song Jians Tusk Fang Stinger, so the damage it dealt to the BOSS was consequently not as high as Song Jians. Boom- At this point, Gao Da Nian also rushed over, heavily chopping at the BOSSS back of the head with his long axe which induced a tremor in the BOSSS body. A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, staining a large part of the floor red. The BOSS is almost dead, keep attacking! Gao Da Nian gave a cry of surprise. Watching the BOSS, who only had about one-fifth of his vitality points remaining, he wielded his long axe continuously attacking the BOSS. Lin Sheng also gritted his teeth and rushed in. His dagger continuously jabbed into the waist and abdomen of the BOSS. Song Jians left index finger suddenly bloomed with a silver light, fiercely chopping at the BOSSS skull. Boom- Under continuous attacks, the BOSSS body finally fell heavily onto the floor again, twitching uncontrollably. This time, he had completely lost the strength to stand back up. Chapter 134 - 134: Mighty Tiger Boxing Gloves Chapter 134: Mighty Tiger Boxing Gloves Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing that the boss was finally killed, Song Jian and his two companions exchanged glances and broke into goofy smiles. They plopped down onto the ground, with Lin Sheng even lying flat on the floor in the shape of a big character, his chest heaving as he panted heavily; We really did it, we really killed the boss, hahaha- Gao Da Nian burst into laughter. Initially, he and Lin Sheng hadnt taken the level 7 Elite -Level Boss too seriously. After all, outside the dungeon, the two of them had killed more than one level 5 Elite-Level Boss just on their own. But they didnt expect that the monsters inside the dungeon were much stronger than those outside; A level 7 Elite-Level Boss was even stronger than a level 10 Elite-Level boss outside. Before Song Jian joined the attack, these two had already resisted the bosss attack desperately. Lin Sheng even considered giving up, ready to enter stealth mode at any moment, dragging out the battle until it ended, then leaving the dungeon; The three of them didnt care about the bosss dropped items at all and just lay on the ground to rest. This battle had drained a lot of their energy. They had been tense throughout the entire fight, and with the extreme consumption, they didnt even feel like moving a finger once they relaxed; Only after a while, did the three of them manage to get up. As they looked at the items dropped by the boss, they broke into smirks; Wow, it even dropped the thing it eats with; Lin Sheng smacked his lips; This gauntlet is only a green-quality weapon, that shouldnt be right. I think it should at least be blue, or even sliver-quality, that would make sense! Gao Da Nian rubbed the back of his head, saying somewhat unhappily; Heh, even the blue-grade materials itself dropped three. Yet the weapon turned out to be green-quality. I say, didnt you damage the gauntlet with your rocket, Song Jian? Lin Sheng gave a glance at the items dropped by the boss, and looked at Song Jian with a surprising face. In the midst of the battle, the boss had indeed used its fists to withstand a rocket. Perhaps it got damaged then, causing the quality of bosss gauntlet to decrease; Song Jian frowned slightly, staring at the two fist-fighting gloves emitting a green glow;, he was somewhat puzzled; Thats not right, this green glow, its somewhat too deep, completely different from the glow emitted by ordinary green-quality items. It resembles the glow on the surface of my Zombie Overlord armor Thinking of this, a smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. He reached out to grab the two gauntlets and said: In that case, let me take this equipment. The rest are all yours. Hey, hold on, you must be joking, Brother Song, dont take it to heart. We three brought down the boss together, so the items should naturally be divided equally. said Gao Da Nian as he hurriedly gestured this sentiment; Lin Sheng also had a startled expression, which quickly turned somewhat awkward. He hastily said: Yes, yes, it should indeed be split equally. We cant let Brother Song suffer a loss! Lin Sheng then quickly picked up three pieces of blue luminous material. After a close look, each of them threw one to each other, and said: They are all the same, lets take one each. Prime Linen Cloth (Blue), material, can be used to make cloth armor, defense increased by an additional 30%, success rate of cloth armor increased by 10%; Requirement: Possessing Sewing level 2 This material, for the three of them, either they will keep it as it is, or they will sell it to the system store; Are you sure you dont want these gauntlets? Song Jian picked up two tiger-shaped gauntlets, shook them twice, and asked with a smile. Brother Song, its just a green-quality weapon, just put it away. Lin Sheng waved his hand indifferently; As for Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian, a green-quality weapon wouldnt warrant their attention at all. Mainly because neither of them could use it, and at this stage, players didnt have much money, so it wouldnt sell for much anyway; Indeed, Brother Song, you did most of the work this time, so rightfully you should get more equipment, Gao Da Nian said with a sincere smile and a nod. Haha, this is a set! You guys are truly generous, just casually giving away two items of a set! Song Jian laughed heartily and displayed the attributes of the gauntlets. Fierce Tiger Gauntlet (Left), off-hand weapon, set piece. Equipment effect: Attack 25-35, Strength +2, increase attack speed by 15%, Special effect: Fist Power, when dealing damage to a target, theres a chance to increase explosive damage by 45 points. For equipment: Power 7 points and Level 5; Can it be taken out of the game: No; Set attributes: Skill Fierce Tiger Strikes can be used, Fierce Tiger Pounce, Fierce Tiger Swing Attack, and Fierce Tiger Domination. Fierce Tiger Pounce: Deals 120 physical damage to the front target, with a chance of causing laceration; Fierce Tiger Swing Attack: Targets locked, deals destructive damage with the swing force; Fierce Tiger Domination: Can only be used when Vitality points drops below 30%, immune to grabbing and control effects, defense increase by 30%, Vitality recovery speed increases by 30%. Fierce Tiger Gauntlet (Right), main-hand weapon, set piece. Equipment effect: Attack 31-40, Strength +3, increase damage to the target by 10%, Special effect: Fist Power, when dealing damage to a target, there is a chance to increase explosive damage by 45 points. For equipment: Power 7 points and Level 5; Can it be taken out of the game: No; Set attributes: Skill Fierce Tiger Strikes can be used, Fierce Tiger Pounce, Fierce Tiger Swing Attack, and Fierce Tiger Domination. Fierce Tiger Pounce: Deals 120 physical damage to the front target, with a chance of causing laceration; Fierce Tiger Swing Attack: Targets locked, deals destructive damage with the swing force; Fierce Tiger Domination: Can only be used when Vitality points drops below 30%, immune to grabbing and control effects, defense increase by 30%, Vitality recovery speed increases by 30%. Seta set? Its a set weapon, my goodness. I want to change my profession to something like a puncher now. Lin Sheng shouted with his mouth open wide, almost drooling. The gauntlets attributes were incredibly strong. Even without taking into account the weapons own attributes, the three set piece skills already left one dumbfounded. Even a newbie, when equipped with these gauntlets, would immediately be able to rise to the ranks of elite players. Even for Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian, the number of attack skills they possess probably wouldnt reach three. The unbelievable properties of the gauntlets made Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian tangled up. Although both of them had yet to learn about their chosen professions, they were already collecting equipment and skills that were suitable for their ideal occupations. Gao Da Nian seemed to have chosen a profession like a weapons warrior, and Lin Sheng chose to be a thief or a stealthy character. Da Nian, why dont we give these gauntlets to you? But it will count as two of your picking turns, said Song Jian to Gao Da Nian. When it comes to item selection, the three of them werent a fixed team and never followed the need before greed principle. They chose to have everyone pick one item each. If Gao Da Nian had picked the gauntlets now, then in future battles, even if equipment suitable for him dropped, he wouldnt be eligible to pick them. Furthermore, these are two gauntlets, equivalent to two weapons, hence, they would need to use up two of his picking turns. After some hesitation, Gao Da Nian shook his head. His skills required wielding a long-handled weapon like an axe to activate. Even if the properties of the gauntlets were outstanding, a change in weapon would decrease Gao Da Nians effectiveness until he became accustomed to it. Furthermore, he needed to spend time collecting punching skills. More trouble than its worth. Nevermind, I dont want them, theyre of no use to me, Gao Da Nian said, shaking his head. Lin Sheng, what about you? Song Jian turned and asked. Brother Song, how about this? Give me the gauntlets, and in exchange, you can have my dagger, said Lin Sheng. However, for the picking turns, each of us should expend one. In your dreams! Song Jian rolled his eyes. Ever since he showed off the Tusk Fang Stinger, Lin Sheng had been staring at it with a drooling expression. His intention was as clear as day. Why not we sell them for some cash? Song Jian suggested to both of them. Can any player afford such equipment now? Lin Sheng asked with a furrowed brow. He shook his head and added, Such equipment is very valuable. I doubt there are many players who can afford it. Yeah, if we sell the set weapon for just a few Doomsday Coins, it would break my heart, Id rather hold onto them, Gao Da Nian sighed. Chapter 135 - 135: The Hidden Door Chapter 135: The Hidden Door Translator: 549690339 The purchasing power of players now is too low. Ordinary items can still be afforded, but very few people can afford items of higher quality than green. Most players are currently at a stage where they barter with items, as no one wants to lose out. But none of us three need this weapon, what should we do? Song Jian opened his hands and asked helplessly. We can sell it, but it must be for at least 300 Doomsday Coins! Otherwise, wed rather let it rot and mold in the warehouse. Lin Sheng clenched his teeth and said. Thats right, with 300 Doomsday Coins, the three of us can each have 100. At least this wont hurt as much, considering its a set! Gao Da Nian lamented. In reality, selling this pair of gloves for 300 Doomsday Coins is quite cheap. But who can blame the current players for being poor? The number of players who can take 300 Doomsday Coins out of their pockets could probably be counted on one hand. Even Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian probably only have about 100 to 200 Doomsday Coins in their possession at most. Leave it to me. Ill definitely sell it for higher than 300 Doomsday Coins! Song Jian said while putting the gloves into his bag. At the same time, the three of them signed an agreement. No matter how much Song Jian sells it for, they will divide the money equally among them, and the price cannot be lower than 300. If its lower than 300, Song Jian will have to make up the difference for the other two. Players may not have money, but the games NPCs have plenty of rich ones. As long as I shout on the radio, Ill definitely be able to sell it at a high price! Song Jian thought to himself. Upon seeing Song Jian putting the gloves in his bag, Lin Sheng curled his lips. Lin Sheng didnt believe that Song Jian could sell it for much, as players barely had any Doomsday Coins in their pockets right now. Wow, this little monster dropped quite a few items. Gao Da Nians eyes fell on the shiny white items in front of him, dropped by the 18 elite boxing disciples that Song Jian had just killed. The 18 elite boxing disciples dropped more than 20 items in total. Although the tiers arent high, the sheer amount of items laid out over a large area gives off an impressive feeling. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The drop rate of this instance is indeed higher than outside, but most of the drops are materials and not worth much. Lin Sheng picked up an item and looked at it, shaking his head. So many items, even if sold to shops, would be worth quite a bit of money! Gao Da Nian laughed. Ordinary linen cloth, if any of us learned tailoring, wed make a fortune. With so many materials, we could level up tailoring by one level. Lin Sheng said with a smile. After dividing the rest of the items, they began to search for the next section in the instance. From the outside, this boxing building had three floors. If it was divided by the floors, there should be three stages and three bosses, which is also one of the reasons why Song Jian and the others werent willing to choose the gloves. After all, there were still two bosses who might drop items they needed. The first-floor hall was very spacious, and they could easily see the surroundings at a glance. The three of them didnt find any stairs leading to the second floor and began searching separately. Soon, Lin Sheng shouted, Here, its over here! Gao Da Nian and Song Jian came over to see that indeed, there was a closed elevator-like door on one of the walls, with a small LCD screen next to it displaying two red words, Locked. Hey, arent you a thief class player? Come on, unlock it! Gao Da Nian patted Lin Shengs shoulder and said. Is this even a lock? Lin Sheng rolled his eyes and said helplessly. An electronic lock is still a lock! Gao Da Nian insisted with a righteous expression. I really cant talk to people like you. Lin Sheng said helplessly. Look for it, they wouldnt simply not let us go up. Song Jian said as he began searching. Song Jian took a quick glance and saw Lin Sheng staring intently at the small LCD screen, with a faint milky-white light in his pupils. But the light was very subtle, so it was difficult to notice unless one looked carefully. Is this a skill? Song Jian was shocked. Thats enough, stop searching. Lin Sheng said loudly, Ive already found a clue. Song Jian noticed a hint of exhaustion in Lin Shengs eyes. It seemed that the skill Lin Sheng just used took a great toll on his Mental Strength. Lin Sheng turned his head and walked directly towards a wooden pillar. There were five or six wooden pillars in the first-floor hall of the boxing building, which supported the entire structure of the building. Each pillar was about the thickness of a persons embrace. Lin Sheng walked to one of the pillars, inserted his dagger into it, then pried it open with force. Suddenly, a secret door appeared in front of the three of them. Heh, theres even a hidden mechanism here. Gao Da Nian looked at Lin Sheng fumbling with the hole and couldnt help but glance at the other pillars. Do you think the other pillars also have similar secret doors, hiding good stuff? You can give it a try! Lin Sheng shrugged, not believing that all the pillars in the boxing building would have similar secret doors. Having one was already quite good. Gao Da Nian, unwilling to give up, ran to another pillar and started knocking and tapping it At that moment, Lin Shengs eyes lit up, and he pulled out a card. Waving it, he said, Ive found it. Hehe, Ive also found something good. Gao Da Nians excited voice came from afar. Lin Sheng looked at Gao Da Nian in surprise; indeed, Gao Da Nian was waving a Skill Book with a triumphant grin. Damn, lucky dog! Lin Sheng cursed but immediately moved toward another pillar. Song Jian also rushed to a pillar and started banging its surface with the Tusk Fang Stinger, listening to see if there was a hollow sound. Sure enough, behind each pillar, there was a secret door, with some valuable items hidden inside. Song Jian found 200 Doomsday Coins, while Gao Da Nians Skill Book was a basic boxing technique that could be learned upon use. If someone had already comprehended a similar skill, such as Song Jians [Unarmed Combat (Fist/Palm) (Basic)] skill, this book could increase the learned skill by one level.. Chapter 136 - 136: 136: Goblin Repairman Chapter 136 - 136: 136: Goblin RepairmanTranslator: 549690339 The trio quickly arrived on the second floor, and as soon as the elevator doors opened, a pungent smell of machine oil wafted over. To their surprise, the second floor was the same as the first, a large hall, only this time the hall was littered with countless broken humanoid models, similar to the ones in other martial arts dojos used for hand-to-hand combat practice. However, the human models here were much more worn, seeming like a junkyard of discarded humanoid models. Damn it, you guys go through these humanoid models way too quickly. I cant keep up with the repairs, said a small goblin. Wearing an embedded magnifying glass over his right eye and brandishing repairing pliers in hand, he was fixing the arm of a humanoid model. The goblin was engrossed and didnt raise his head. Noticing the arrival of Song Jian and the others, he indicated a corner with an impatient gesture, Just drop the stuff there, and leave quickly. Dont touch anything around here. Song Jian squinted at the Goblin whose attributes quickly appeared above his head. LV8 Goblin Repairer (Elite), Vitality Points: 680/680, Spirit Points: 300/300, Traits: Engineering Repair, Puppet Control, Super Wood Resistance, Ground Dragon Stake Looks like weve got ourselves a magical type BOSS. Whoevers attacks are Wood Elements, try not to engage! Gao Da Nian scratched his head. After stepping onto the second floor, Lin Sheng silently retreated into stealth mode, gradually approaching the BOSS. Gao Da Nian also held his axe and slowly advanced towards the BOSS, carelessly stepping on the humanoid model parts underfoot, causing them to crackle and break. After a while, the BOSS finally noticed that the intruders were not dojo disciples. Looking up and noticing the shattered parts beneath Gao Da Nians feet, it let out a screech. Alih, who dare to dismantle my puppets, unforgivable! Boom- From the small body of the BOSS, a powerful energy seemed to burst out, green vigor spiraling around him. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- A few repairing pliers and grinders were flung out by the BOSS, carving arcs through the air and flying towards Gao Da Nian. Gao Da Nian quickly raised his axe to block the BOSSS onslaught. Damn, wasnt it supposed to be a magus type. Whys it throwing knives now? Song Jian exclaimed, startled. He had been standing behind Gao Da Nian all this while and the BOSSS attacks now enclosed him as well. Thunk- Lin Sheng had creeped up behind the BOSS, violently thrusting his dagger into its neck. After his strike found its mark, Lin Sheng didnt linger, swiftly dodging to the side. All, invaders! How dare you invade this place! Children, rise! Kill the intruders! The BOSS had been wounded, enraged, flailing its arms and letting out a stream of pale white threads from its hand that extended to the surrounding humanoid models. Suddenly, the formerly inanimate humanoid models began to move with a click- clack sound. Like puppets, they were controlled by the BOSS, rushing towards the group. Song Jian lifted up his rocket launcher, trained it on the BOSS, and pulled the trigger. A rocket screamed out, flying towards the BOSS. Come here! The goblin BOSS smirked, its hands pulling towards the center, the bright threads pulling more than a dozen humanoid models to shield the BOSS. These humanoid models continuously shifted, their edges revealing gear-like notches, and were joined together to form a giant shield. Boom- The explosion echoed and countless wooden particles of the models dispersed in all directions. The BOSS, holding a pile of debris, flung his arms, and the countless particles flew out like a storm, shooting towards Song Jian. Foggrass, goblin version of the hailstone needle rain? Gao Da Nian swiftly dodged to the side. He wouldnt be able to block so many fragments; Lin Sheng entered stealth mode again, creeping towards the boss. Before he could get close, he suddenly felt his foot tightening; Looking down, some wooden vines had tightly entangled his right leg, like poisonous snakes. Tiny wooden spikes were jabbing into his flesh, each inflicting five to six points of damage, popping out from the top of his head; This, this thing can set traps too! Lin Sheng exclaimed, disregarding his attack on the boss, and quickly slashed at the wooden vines that entangled him with his dagger; Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This boss is a bit tricky! Gao Da Nian was frowning, nimbly dodging the tools thrown at him by the boss; If only I had a shield, this bosss attack is so powerful! Song Jian was rolling around, using the terrain and surrounding mannequins to block the bosss attacks. He had just been grazed by a repair clamp and lost over sixty vitality points. If hit directly, he suspected the damage would rise to hundreds; Die, die, all die. The Goblin boss laughed heartily, summoning again over a dozen mannequins, charging at them; Thump, thump, thump- Gao Da Nians axe slashed on the mannequins, as if striking steel, sparks flying about. Each attack could only inflict about ten points of damage on the mannequins, making Gao Da Nians expression increasingly grim; Brother Song, think of a plan, we cant keep this up, we wont be able to hold on for long. Gao Da Nian had also lost a third of his vitality points, but the bosss vitality, apart from the initial attack by Lin Sheng that caused a drop of over thirty points, had not been damaged at all; Lin Sheng managed to free himself from the trap at this point, hiding behind a wooden pillar, seemingly replenishing his vitality with food. The damage from the trap and several surrounding mannequins had caused his vitality to drop to less than half, he was nearly killed here; Jian, summon all your creatures, like when we fought the street thugs! Lin Sheng shouted from his hiding spot; Most of them are dead, Ive only got three left. Song Jian grumbled. There were three blood crows circling him continuously, their attacks werent powerful, but if they were in larger numbers they could become threatening. Now there were only three left, the effect they could have was insignificant; Shouldering his rocket launcher, Song Jian aimed at the boss again, even if he couldnt harm him, he would at least deplete some of the surrounding mannequins; Boom- Another rocket flew out, the boss used the same technique, pulling a dozen mannequins to shield him; At that moment, Gao Da Nian and Song Jian exchanged a glance. Almost simultaneously, they both rushed toward the boss. If this continued, they would be worn to death by the boss. Better to seize this chance and engage the boss in close combat! Thump- A countless amount of wood shavings sprayed in all directions again, Song Jian gripped his dagger tight, his hands covering his head and face, letting the wood shavings scratch his body; Gao Da Nian was also determined to hold on. His vitality didnt recover as fast as Song Jians, wooden shavings were flying everywhere, his vitality like floodwaters rushing down, decreasing rapidly. In no time, his vitality was less than half; Die! Gao Da Nian charged in front of the BOSS, swung his long axe, and fiercely chopped towards the bosss head; All! The boss let out a sharp cry, his hands shooting up. Numerous fragments of white light converged above his head, intertwining with each other, solidly blocking Gao Da Nians attack; At this moment, Song Jian also rushed to the boss, his dagger ruthlessly stabbing towards the bosss head; Squelch- Blood splashed, the dagger plunged in up to the hilt, a critical hit of over sixty points of damage floated up from the bosss head. Song Jian pulled out the dagger, continuing to hack at the boss, in no time, four or five wounds had been sliced onto the bosss body; Hey, I say, Jian, youre so slick with that dagger, youre even better than me! Lin Shengs vitality had recovered more than eighty percent, he also rushed over to join the attack on the boss. Chapter 137 - 137: Invincible Chapter 137: Invincible Translator: 549690339 Shards of parts shot out like a rain of pear-like needles towards Song Jian and the others, who hurriedly dodged. In the chaos, about a third of their Vitality Points were consumed. As soon as the parts landed, the atmosphere intensified. Charge, engage it in close combat! Gao Da Nian shouted, rushing towards the BOSS first. After several minutes of fighting, the three discovered that although the Goblin Repairman excelled at long-range attacks, it didnt mean they could take advantage of close combat. The three continued to launch their relentless assault, and soon found that the Goblin Repairman waving its wrench was only slightly less effective than Song Jian using a dagger. The impact hurt them severely, and their Vitality Points plummeted like money didnt matter. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng trembled with fear, and after each strike, they had to retreat and recover Vitality Points for a while. Only Song Jian, thanks to his reward from the last main line mission, had a 500% increase in his Vitality Points recovery rate. He endured the BOSSS wrench assaults, barely preventing their team from falling apart. Brother Song, your Vitality Point recovery is too exaggerated. Are you recovering twenty or thirty points per second? Even the BOSS isnt that exaggerated! Lin Sheng hid to one side, biting into a piece of meat, a look of admiration on his face. Since Lin Sheng had not created a safehouse or completed his main missions, he was unaware of the mainline task rewards. Mission reward! Song Jian said, tilting his head to dodge a BOSS attack and stabbing it twice. Boom! The Poison Nova skill activated, and a burst of green smoke exploded from the BOSSS body, inflicting a hundred points of damage. Brother Song, your skill is so powerful! Amazing! Gao Da Nian couldnt hold on any longer, his Vitality Points dropping to just over fifty. He couldnt withstand the BOSSS direct assault and backed off, pulling a drink from his inventory to rapidly restore his Vitality Points. By now, higher-level players began consciously collecting supplies that could recover Vitality Points during combat, making them easier to obtain by searching. Soon, the BOSSS Vitality Points fell below half, and Song Jian became more vigilant. Lower Vitality Points caused the BOSS to display powerful skills that could cause injuries if not handled properly. Puppets, dolls, molds, my children, come protect me! Control! The Goblin Repairman roared, releasing countless milky-white rays of light from his palms, spreading in all directions. Alert, Song Jian raised his dagger to chest level and retreated two steps, while Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian hid behind a wooden column in a defensive posture. Crack, crack, crack- Many mold parts were randomly attached to the light rays, disassembling complete humanoid molds and extracting their internal components. In no time, hundreds of components floated in the air, controlled by the Goblin Repairman BOSS, quickly converging towards it. Whats it trying to do, assemble something again? Gao Da Nian peeked out, watching the BOSSS every move. I hope its not another giant shield. Lin Sheng frowned, recalling how the previous shields high defense forced them to retreat under Song Jians Rocket Launcher. Brother Song, can you still use your Rocket Launcher? Gao Da Nian bellowed, his face flushed with rage. Six seconds left! Song Jian shouted back. Whoa, Brother Song, how many rockets do you have? Those things arent cheap. Lin Sheng gasped, knowing that consumables like ammunition could be bought in the system store, but at a high price. This put pressure on many new players who initially chose firearms as their main weapon, eventually forcing them to develop their cold weapon skills. Since entering the instance, Lin Sheng had counted six rockets launched by Song Jian, each priced at over a hundred Doomsday Coins in the system store. It was as if they were using money to beat the BOSS. Its fine, Song Jian said casually. At this moment, the BOSS laughed wildly. Countless parts were pulled together by the milky white light, forming a hard, humanoid mold-like shell. The goblin repairman served as the head of the humanoid mold, sitting steadily on this humanoid shell made of wooden parts. The light threads on the BOSSS hands penetrated every part of the giant humanoid mold like nerves in a human body, making it very convenient to control. Damn, is this a Gundam or a mech? This is too exaggerated. Lin Sheng opened his mouth wide, with a horrified look in his eyes. Its just an enlarged humanoid mold, not a mech. Those are all made of wood. Gao Da Nian snorted coldly. But even so, its still amazing. It looks almost like a Gundam or a mech. Lin Sheng muttered quietly. However, after watching it closely for a while, he finally relaxed. After all, the humanoid molds power was still inferior compared to a mech. If it were really a mech, Lin Sheng might not even have the courage to fight against it. As they spoke, the cooldown time for Song Jians rocket launcher had arrived. He had two rockets filled and ready. Song Jian aimed at the five to six-meter-tall humanoid molds chest and pulled the trigger. A rocket with a long tail flame shot out. The goblin repairman let out a sharp roar when he saw the rocket flying towards him. He raised his right hand high, with a strained expression on his face. Accompanying the lift of its right hand, the giant humanoid molds right hand also clenched into a fist and raised sharply. Die! The BOSS yelled and fiercely slammed his right arm toward the rocket. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom- With a loud noise, the humanoid molds right fist and the rocket collided violently, emitting a huge roar. Lin Sheng and the others looked hopefully at the BOSS, but they were ultimately disappointed to discover that the humanoid molds right fist was merely emitting faint black smoke. At the center of the fist, there was only a basketball-sized hole of damage. Damn, what kind of people are these? The first floor BOSS could physically resist rockets, and this shorty on the second floor can use a humanoid mold to withstand rocket attacks too. How are players supposed to pass through here?! Lin Sheng shouted loudly, a look of despair on his face. If it werent for Song Jian, we might not even be able to defeat the BOSS on the first floor. This thought had echoed in Gao Da Nian and Lin Shengs minds more than once. Song Jian didnt say a word, just holding up his rocket launcher and silently waiting for the three-second cooldown time. Franciska is invincible! The Goblin BOSS laughed wildly, waving two thick humanoid mold arms, raising them high, and looking unstoppable. Whoosh- Another rocket flew towards it. In a panic, the Goblin BOSS fiercely swung his left fist at the rocket. After firing the rocket, Song Jian didnt even look at the outcome, but directly put away his rocket launcher, grabbed his dagger, and rushed towards the BOSS. Blood Crows, harass the shorty! Song Jian shouted while running. The three Blood Crows that had been hovering above Song Jians head flew toward the Goblin BOSS. Boom! The second rocket collided with the giant humanoid molds fist, emitting a loud noise. However, this time the Goblin BOSS miscontrolled it, so the rocket didnt hit the humanoid molds fist directly. Instead, it exploded at the humanoid molds wrist. Immediately, the giant humanoid molds left fist drooped down. From the gap, many white lights could be seen breaking apart, and many parts began to fall off like wood chips. Good job, his left hand is useless now! Gao Da Nian instantly became excited. Noticing that his vitality level had mostly recovered, he grabbed his long ax and charged at the BOSS from the left side. Chapter 138 - 138: Earth Dragon Pile Chapter 138: Earth Dragon Pile Translator: 549690339 Even though Song Jians Vitality Points recovered quickly, there was a limit. The BOSSS various pincers and wrenches flew towards him, and there were always times when he couldnt avoid them. Each attack could take away fifty to sixty of Song Jians Vitality Points. This was only mitigated by Song Jians strong foundation of over three hundred Vitality Points. If it had been Gao Da Nian or Lin Sheng, they would most likely retreat after taking a couple of hits. Although there were three people attacking the BOSS, its aggro focused squarely on Song Jian. All sorts of attacks were launched at him, causing him great distress. Brother Song, hang on a bit longer! The BOSSS Vitality points are almost depleted. Were about to grind it down! Lin Sheng saw Song Jians Vitality points fluctuating dramatically and consoled him as he attacked. Burst! With one soft shout, the BOSSS Vitality Points plummeted by over one hundred points. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng were green with envy. The damage Song Jian was inflicting on the BOSS was equivalent to the two of them combined and multiplied by two. This made the two, who were initially quite proud, feel deeply ashamed. Even without us, he could probably clear this instance on his own! Gao Da Nian murmured in his heart. In fact, the two of them had realized this from the first round. They always let Song Jian choose his gear first. Even if he had a full set, they didnt complain at all. Would signing a contract leave no loophole? There were many loopholes, but neither Gao Da Nian nor Lin Sheng voiced any objections for this reason. Get out of my way, get out of my way, you annoying sparrows, Im going to rip you apart! The Goblin Mechanic swung the enormous humanoid molds arm around, aimlessly flailing above his head. The agitation caused by the three blood crows was significant because the white light in his hands had seeped into every part of the humanoid mold. This had caused the BOSSS hands to become one with the humanoid mold. The Goblin Mechanic was both angry and helpless against the three Blood Crows fluttering above his head and harassing him. Controlling such a massive humanoid mold was not without cost. His energy points were now depleting at a rate of 2 points per second. Once his energy points were exhausted, let alone controlling such a huge humanoid mold, even throwing these tools would be impossible for the BOSS. He could only rely on his bare hands then. If a magic-type BOSS had to resort to hand-to-hand combat, it would probably not be much different than being at someones complete mercy. The blood crows were summoned by Song Jian. Therefore, the BOSSS attention, or rather its hate, was focused on Song Jian. As Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian gave it their all, the BOSSS vitality dropped visibly fast. Die, die, die! All of you should die! As the BOSSS Vitality Points kept plummeting, its rage increased, even igniting transparent flames around itself. Earth Dragon Pillar! The BOSS roared, and the giant humanoid mold under its bottom suddenly shattered into particles as fine as sand and scattered on the ground. The white light threads in the hands of the BOSS simultaneously pierced into the floor. The diminutive body was raised high into the air by countless light threads, looking like a deformed giant with two legs. Roar- Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A faint dragon roar rang in everyones ears, and the entire second floor started to undulate like waves. Dragon-shaped Qi surged out from the floor and shot up from under their feet; Lin Sheng reacted the quickest and threw himself to the side. The Earth Dragon Pillar beneath him made a bang sound and shot up five or six meters high before becoming motionless. A burst of air exploded from the top, scattering in all directions; Lin Sheng lay on the floor, glancing back at the thick wooden pillar that had emerged from the floor, he was scared stiff, with cold sweat covering his forehead. Phew, that was close. If I was hit directly, I might have been killed instantly, Lin Sheng thought secretly; Just then, a tremor came from the floor underneath him. Lin Sheng quickly propped himself on his hands, trying to dodge to one side, but this time he was a bit slow. A dragon-shaped pillar of Qi rushed out from under the floor, piercing through his body and soared into the air; Thump- Lin Sheng felt as if a thick wooden pillar was lodged in his chest. He spewed out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning deathly white. His body, along with the rest of the wooden pillar, was raised high into the air; Thump- Another burst of Qi spilled from the top of the wooden pillar. Lin Sheng was thoroughly soaked with Qi and lost control of his body completely. His body flew like a rag sack for about five or six meters, rolled a few times after landing, and came to a halt without any movement on a large pile of mold parts. Gao Da Nian, the heavy-set guy, had the worst of it. His reaction was much slower than Lin Shengs, and he was sent flying into the air directly by an Earth Dragon Pillar. As he was thrown into the air by the Qi, he was hit by another Earth Dragon Pillar. The consecutive, devastating blows drained Gao Da Nians vitality to zero.; While in mid-air, Gao Da Nians body suddenly shattered into pieces and turned into a dozen or so palm-sized black bats, flapping their wings as they flew into the distance; Even though Song Jian had an Agility stat of five, he found the incessant Earth Dragon Pillars challenging to deal with. The entire floor was shaking. The slight tremor that occurred before the pillars emerged was completely masked. It was challenging to discover, even if he paid close attention; Thump- A jet of dragon-shaped Qi surged up from his feet. Song Jian promptly dodged, but the Qi still grazed the side of his body. He felt a chilling sensation pass through him, and he was unable to control half of his body as if it was frozen solid. A wooden pillar shot up from the floor afterward. A stern look flashed across Song Jians eyes along with another thought. A silver Sword Qi radiated brightly from his left forefinger as it stabbed into the floor; Although he couldnt move his entire left arm, it didnt prevent him from casting his Sword Finger ability; Shh- Along with a slight cutting sound, like a blade slicing through the wind, the thick wooden pillar was surprisingly cleaved in half directly by the Sword Qi, flying off to the sides; It took a while before Song Jian regained control over the left side of his body. By then, there were already seven or eight dragon-shaped Qi rings by his side. He quickly glanced at the BOSS. This strike of his seemed to have exhausted it greatly. Its body was suspended mid-air, being supported solely by the white light threads in its hands. Its body started shaking violently, and its expression was hideously distorted; Minds Eye! Two beams of light shot from Song Jians eyes. A large crosshair was scanning the BOSS, finally settling on its chest; Without wasting any time, Song Jian drew out the Rocket Launcher. Invisible Sword Qi poured in, and the whole Rocket Launcher was radiating with an eye-catching silver light. Boom- A rocket missile, exuding countless Sword Qi, flew towards the Goblin Mechanic; A look of horror appeared on the face of the Goblin Mechanic, and all the Earth Dragon Pillar attacks in the room came to a stop; No! The Goblin Mechanic roared, and the white light threads in his hands all broke at the same time. His entire body plummeted towards the ground; The rocket missile drew an arc in the air and crashed heavily into the BOSS that was in mid-air. A magnificent firework exploded in mid-air, and several items of various colors fell from the sky. There wasnt even a complete corpse left behind of the Goblin Mechanic; Chapter 139 - 139: Inheritance Skill Book Chapter 139: Inheritance Skill Book Translator: 549690339 Its dead, its finally dead! A dozen black bats flew to the distance then regrouped and slowly dispersed, revealing Gao Da Nians silhouette among them. At this point, his vitality was less than one-tenth; Song Jian sank dejectedly onto the ground, stashing away the rocket launcher, his hands still slightly shaking. Although his vitality points had been gradually restored to full value, the previous encounters were truly perilous. If he had been consecutively hit by the earth dragon columns, even with an increase of 500% in his vitality recovery speed, he would have surely been killed instantly; Check on Lin Sheng, is he all right? Hes not dead, is he? Song Jian shouted out loudly. I cant move, Im almost in a near-death condition. If it wasnt for my lifeline skill left, I would have been killed just now. Gao Da Nian cried out, still shaken. He had stumbled upon a passive skill. When his vitality points dropped to 30%, the Bat Wing Blotting Out the Sky skill would activate, making him immune to the injuries he was currently enduring. His body would turn into a dozen bats for thirty seconds. As long as one of these bats survived, Gao Da Nian wouldnt die; However, after the skill ended, Gao Da Nians vitality points would drop to the bare minimum. As long as he didnt have any adverse conditions, like bleeding, he could slowly recover; at the moment, Gao Da Nian didnt even want to move. He lay flat on the ground, took out some restoration food from his pack, and began to slowly recover his vitality; I, cough, Im okay! Lin Sheng turned over in a way that jostled the stack of wooden parts next to him. The parts clattered, some falling onto his body. Seeing this, Song Jian was terrified. He thought these parts could kill Lin Sheng if the boss hadnt; At this time, Lin Sheng was in an even worse condition than Gao Da Nian. His left arm was broken; above the status bar on his head, the adverse effect of fracture was displayed. His vitality points had also dropped to the lowest point. Even the action of reaching out for the restoration food was delayed; The three men couldnt even turn their gaze to the items dropped by the boss. They just lay on the ground and rested. This experience was like a close shave with death. They hadnt expected the bosss last skill, which was utterly dreadfula complete screen attack. If Song Jian hadnt slain the boss at the end, Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian wouldnt have escaped death; That bosss attack was a bit too high. Who else could pass this sub-dungeon besides us? Lin Sheng sat up and grumbled as he ate his food; Youre not being very modest with that statement, Gao Da Nian said, having already stood up. His vitality points had recovered to more than 90%, although his face was still a bit pallid; If Song Jian hadnt been here, we would have already failed at the first level. We wouldnt have even laid eyes on this boss, Gao Da Nian said with gratefulness on his face. Song Jian, you should pick first from the items the boss dropped. Dont hold back. Without you, both of us would have been finished. Yeah, yeah, Id be satisfied with just some experience points. Lin Sheng said. Then he opened his property bar to look and was immediately surprised. Wow, what a high experience value! I Im about to level up! Gao Da Nian was startled and looked at his own experience points. He was baffled. His level had just risen to seven, but now the experience bar was already two-thirds full. Hed level up again after killing a hundred or so level five monsters at most. It seemed like he could level up as soon as today if he could get through this sub-dungeon. After two or three more monsters, Ill reach level six. Lin Sheng said, clearly pleased. His level was lower, so the experience points he earned were relatively fewer, but it was still enough for him to level up; Song Jian checked his experience points. Hed only been given reduced experience points for fighting level five monsters, but his experience bar for level ten had nearly filled up by a third. His experience was now at 48% for level ten. Okay, enough with the niceties. Lets see what the boss dropped and divide it among us. Song Jian said. He cast a Surgical Cure on Lin Sheng whod just walked towards him. Immediately, a beam of white light enveloped Lin Sheng, and the fracture status above his head disappeared; Lin Sheng touched his left arm, a grateful look on his face, and nodded at Song Jian; If Song Jian hadnt healed him, Lin Shengs fracture status might have continued until the third level. Only after leveling up from fighting a few minor monsters would he totally recover. But that would have been too dangerous. He couldnt use his left arm, and any carelessness could cost him his life; Hey, the boss dropped its large wrench. This is a long-weapon, Gao Da Nian, do you want it? Song Jian picked up a huge wrench, which was almost as tall as a person. One end was a smooth arc handle, and the other end was a movable clip; Maintenance Masters Adjustable Wrench (Blue), Long Weapon, Two-Handed, Equipment Effect: Attack 45-56, Strength + 3, Critical Hit Increase 15%. Special Effect 1: After causing damage to the target, there is a certain probability to decrease the targets defense value by 30%. Special Effect 2: Clamp (Active), after releasing, it can lock the targets weapon for three seconds. If the skill is released successfully, it can interrupt the skill that the target is releasing, and there is a certain probability to damage the targets weapon; Requirement: Level 7, Can It Be Taken Out Of The Game: No Mine, mine, Brother Song, I want this weapon. Gao Da Nian glistened at the sight of the new weapon. He tucked away his long axe and took the blue quality weapon from the boss. His eyes were full of delight; Hey, why didnt it drop a dagger! Lin Sheng glanced at the blue dagger in Song Jians hand, his tone envious; No dagger, but do you want the skill? Song Jian asked, shaking a skill scroll in his hand; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This skill scroll was emitting a pale silver glow, which made Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng tense up; Skill Scroll: Backstab: Skill Book, Effect: After use, learn the skill Backstab; Backstab: Launch an attack from behind the target, cause 15O%+15 weapon damage to the target; the main-hand weapon must use a dagger to use this skill. After using this skill successfully, add a combo skill point; skill consumption: 40 energy points; skill cast time: instant; skill cooldown: none. Skill explanation: This is one of the inherited skills of the Thief class. Inherited skill, hahaha, an inherited skill of the Thief class, oh yeah! Lin Sheng laughed loudly, took the skill scroll and used it directly. His Stealth skill was also one of the Thief classs inherited skills. Now he had two inherited skills of the Thief class, taking him another step closer to becoming a Thief; This boss is not bad. It gave each of the three of us a useful skill. The last one is mine. Song Jian looked at the white glowing skill book in his hand and a smile appeared on his face; Chapter 140 - 140: Black Fist Arena Chapter 140: Black Fist Arena Translator: 549690339 Skill: Engineering; Skill Book, Effects: Upon use, the skill Engineering can be learned, allowing for the creation of various engineering apparatus. Though the description was simple, it filled Song Jian with overwhelming joy. If it wasnt for them currently stuck in this sub-level, Song Jian wouldve wanted to immediately return to Manor Castle and craft the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade. This was his secret weapon, akin to a Rocket Launcher, that could easily deal with bosses by tossing just a few grenades. Brother Song, it seems a bit unfair to you. Your skill is of white grade, worse than ours. How about, we give you the remaining materials and you dont need to split them with us? Lin Sheng said, somewhat apologetically. Yes, Brother Song, we owe you big this time. It would be unfair if youre left with less. All these materials are yours. Moreover, this pick doesnt count. If the next boss drops something good, you still get the first choice. Gao Da Nian quickly added. Yes, indeed, weve all gotten good things this time. We cant let you lose out; our agreement about your first pick still stands for the next boss. Lin Sheng nodded, with a sincere look on his face. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng knew very well that without Song Jian, they couldnt even defeat the current boss, let alone the next one. To pass this level, theyd have to rely on Song Jian. Hehe, well, 1 wont stand on ceremony then. Song Jian chuckled and put the remaining seven or eight Engineering materials all into his inventory. All these materials were of white grade and useful for Engineering. Even if Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng kept them, theyd just end up being sold in the system shop. So, they might as well let it pass. After all, having a blue grade weapon and a silver grade Skill Scroll were already a bit embarrassing for them. After the three took a break, they headed towards the elevator. To be honest, Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian were a bit scared now. In this game, players only had one life. Death in the game meant a real-world death. Usually, they didnt dare to fight tough monsters. All they did was to slay weak, low-level monsters or gather materials to sell in the shop. This was considered the safest way to play the game. Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng exchanged a glance, then their gaze fell on Song Jian. Screw it, winning will get us models in a club, losing well, at worst, we die. Whats there to be afraid of! Both of them seemed to adopt a devil-may-care attitude. Lin Sheng used the access card to open the elevator, and the three of them arrived on the third floor. When the elevator doors opened, the noise level soared unbelievably on the third floor, as if they had just arrived in another world. The third floors space was enormous, even bigger than the first and the second floor combined. It was well beyond the limit set by physics that Song Jian had previously learned. From the outside, the third floors area should be the same as the first and second floors. At this point, the third floor was surrounded by tiered seats filled with people. The excitement of the crowd was palpable, their faces streaked with insane ecstasy as they erupted in screams. In the middle of the third floor was a ring. In the ring, two burly men were fighting each other with everything they had. Every move of theirs targeted their opponents vital points. They were fighting as if squaring off against their fathers mortal enemy, ready to go down with him if necessary. Is that underground boxing? Lin Sheng widened his eyes in disbelief. Arent there a bit too many people here? Gao Da Nian looked around and frowned. There were already over five hundred spectators here, ordinary-looking people. But even ordinary people could be troublesome in such large numbers. On top of that, the fighters in the ring were Level 10 Elite Level Bosses. Gentlemen, weve been expecting you for a long time. Welcome to the Bloody Arena. Your match is next. Get ready! A gentlemanly-dressed man walked briskly up to the trio and politely greeted them. However, unmasked disdain flickered in his eyes. Hey, Brother Song, how about we take this fellow down first? Gao Da Nian gave a sly grin and a menacing look spread across his face. His hand gripped his newly acquired weapon. Dont be reckless, just check his level! Lin Sheng quickly held Gao Da Nian back, his forehead was slick with sweat, and his face was etched with fear. Damn, cant believe theres such a terrifying boss in this instance! Gao Da Nian was flabbergasted. He stammered as he backed away from the man before them. The man in front of them may look like a weak scholar, yet he was a Level 30 Elite Level Boss. This was the only information he deliberately shared. Other than his level, everything else was a string of question marks. The huge level gap made obtaining his full information almost impossible. Well see where he takes us, Song Jians heart pounded, but his face didnt betray any signs. Gentlemen, follow me. Youll be up on stage shortly, the man flashed a mockingly sneer, casually strolled towards a side corridor. Lets follow him! After Song Jian finished speaking, the three of them quickly followed after the man. In no time, the man led the trio to one side of the ring, where he found ten elite individuals sitting silently. Some of them were staring intently at the ring, others were scrutinizing their surroundings, assessing the competitors next to them. Hey, not everyone here is human, Lin Sheng whispered suddenly. Song Jian looked at the dozen Level 10 Elite Level Bosses. Sure enough, half of them werent human. Some had green faces and tusks, looking like the Beastmen from the game. Some had bodies of a man and heads of a tiger, resembling demons. Our, our opponents, arent these guys, right? Level 10 elite bosses Lin Sheng tasted bitterness in his mouth. He had never duelled a Level 10 Elite Boss before and didnt know if he could cope. We dont know if itll be the three of us together or one by one! Gao Da Nians hand, clutching his weapon, was also covered in sweat drop. He felt a pit in his stomach, despite being a Level 7 player, he had never fought a Level 10 Elite Boss. Phew! Song Jian took a deep breath, and solemnly shook his head, Instances wont give us a task that exceeds our skill level. If they really want us to go on the stage, we must have a chance of success. This is not an open-world area, its an instance! After hearing what Song Jian said, Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian felt slightly relieved. Indeed, instances required a minimum level of 5, so any player at level 5 or above should stand a chance of making it through the instance. There wouldnt be a challenge that you cant survive from . While the three were discussing, the fight on the stage had ended. One of the fighters lay in a pool of blood, while the other was full of bloody wounds, with his eye swollen badly, but he was the final winner. Absolutely incredible! Absolutely incredible! A sharp voice echoed around the third floor, In the next round, dear spectators, you will witness a grand visual feast. Our three chosen ones will challenge our competition! Chapter 142 - 142: It’s My Turn Chapter 142: Its My Turn Translator: 549690339 Jia Ke Si has issued a challenge to Song Jian, who without any second thoughts, readily accepted it. Im willing to accept your challenge! Song Jian immediately exclaimed. System: Battle profession teacher Jia Ke Si has issued a challenge to you: Arena Battle; Task requirement: Defeat weapon master Jia Ke Si in the arena and gain his acknowledgement; Task reward: Gain Jia Ke Sis trust and he will share information about the profession Weapon Master; Task penalty: Your favorability level with battle profession teacher Jia Ke Si will drop to indifference. Brother Song, whats this ? asked Gao Da Nian, his brows slightly furrowed with confusion. Didnt these two consider themselves opponents? How have they ended up in conversation? Brother Song, have you been given a hidden quest? Lin Sheng asked, with an expression of surprise on his face. Hehe, its not exactly a hidden quest, its my main quest this time! Song Jian laughed. Main quest? Isnt the main task to build a safe house? Lin Sheng asked in confusion. Gao Da Nian suddenly grew excited, energetically clapping Lin Shengs shoulder and saying, Song Brother has already successfully built a safe house! What, youve already done it? Lin Sheng hastily crowded Song Jian and pressed on, Brother Song, you are like my big brother, share with me the secret behind successfully building a safe house! Yeah, Brother Song, please share with us some of your experiences, Gao Da Nian said with an expectant expression. After we clear the copy, come to my safe house as guests and Ill explain everything, Song Jian said with a smile. Thats great! Just then, a white light suddenly shot out from the three of them and Jia Ke Si. With a flash of light, all four appeared in the arena. Oh, forgot to tell you guys, during a weapons battle, only melee weapons can be used, ranged weapons cannot, the guide said in their ears, while standing under the arena with a sneaky smile on his face. Darn it, you Lin Sheng was instantly alarmed. Lin Sheng, calm down! Gao Da Nian held Lin Sheng back. No problem, Lin Sheng, only melee, then only melee. Song Jian looked grim. His rocket launcher had been rendered useless, and couldnt be used. My hand crossbow was also prohibited! Gao Da Nian said grumpily. He had a ranged attack weapon of white-quality, which didnt do much damage, often only acting as bait for monsters, but now he found he couldnt even move it. Go ahead! Jia Ke Si, waving a bronze lamp post in his hand, said to the three. Lin Sheng immediately entered stealth mode, Gao Da Nian charged at Jia Ke Si with his enormous wrench, and Song Jian, clutching a dagger, activated his special skill: a crimson crosshair began scanning Jia Ke Si. Two seconds later, the crosshair disappeared, and Song Jians heart sank; he hadnt discovered any of Jia Ke Sis weak points. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Earth Teeth Assault! With no other choice, Song Jian initiated his Earth Teeth Assault, forming a tusk-shaped energy mass which whooshed through the air towards Jia Ke Si. Challenge! Jia Ke Si roared, leaping a good three to four meters into the air and flinging himself at Gao Da Nian. At the peak of his jump, a tusk-shaped energy mass flashed beneath his feet. Thump- A loud collision sound echoed as Jia Ke Sis bronze lamp post collided heavily with Gao Da Nians wrench, dealing over sixty points of damage, as indicated by the number floating above Gao Da Nians head. This guy isnt weak! Gao Da Nian swung his wrench, blocking Jia Ke Sis weapon and aiming a heavy blow at him. Damn, he dodged it! Lin Sheng, who was in stealth mode, was stupefied. How could the bulky Jia Ke Si be so agile, jumping three to four meters high? Dodge it? Not so easy, unless he can truly fly! Smirking, Lin Sheng clutched his Tusk Fang Stinger and lunged at Jia Ke Si. Shhh- The sound of energy cutting through the air suddenly grew louder. The tusk-shaped energy mass at the edge of the arena miraculously turned around and headed towards Jia Ke Sis back. The Earth Teeth Assault skill could only attack targets standing on the ground, but it had a benefit: it could lock onto the target, tracking them no matter how they tried to dodge. However, when the target launched into the air, the Earth Teeth Assault skill wouldnt disappear immediately, but after the target had been in the air for three seconds. If the target merely jumped, they couldnt evade it. Jia Ke Sis previous skill had allowed him to jump high but did not enable him to hover in the air, so the Earth Teeth Assault skill had been firmly locked onto him. As Jia Ke Si battled with Gao Da Nian, the sharp sound of the energy mass grew nearer from behind. Just as Jia Ke Si prepared to evade, Gao Da Nian grinned slyly and swung his wrench towards him. A white light flashed and the wrench teeth opened wide, firmly gripping Jia Ke Sis weapon. Restraining Strike, it can hold the opponents weapon for three seconds, interrupting the release of the opponents skills, and has a certain chance to damage the opponents weapon! Jia Ke Sis movements came to a halt, and he couldnt activate any skills. Boom- The tusk-shaped energy mass slammed into Jia Ke Sis back. Just then, Lin Sheng appeared behind Jia Ke Si, his dagger lashing out like a poisonous snake towards his back. Backstab! Dealing 150% + 15 weapon damage! As damage was taken, a golden light appeared above Jia Ke Sis head. This was the unique chain skill point of the rogue profession. If five were accumulated, then the ultimate skill could be released, causing a large amount of damage. Unfortunately, Lin Sheng did not yet possess a skill book for the rogues finisher. Within the first few moments of engagement, Jia Ke Sis vitality points had already been depleted by over a hundred, but Jia Ke Si did not waver at all. As he had a mask on, his expression couldnt be discerned. Song Jian was also flourishing his dagger, leaving a deep cut on Jia Ke Sis arm, the blood splattering. Once the three-second period was up, a strong wind began swirling around Jia Ke Si, and all the damage inflicted on him turned into zeroes. Invincible defense? A surprised look appeared on Song Jians face as he swiftly backed away. How can there be such an outrageous skill! Seeing a string of MISS popping up above Jia Ke Sis head, Lin Sheng also swiftly dodged to the side. Now, its my turn! No sooner had Jia Ke Sis deep voice died down than his bronze lamp post smashed heavily into Song Jian. Instantly, an over eighty-point critical damage floated above Song Jians head; concurrently, a dizzy symbol appeared above Song Jians head, he was left immobilized, unable to move. Brother Song, watch out! Lin Shengs face changed, and he hastily lunged at Jia Ke Si. Gao Da Nian was hesitant for a moment. He only had about sixty percent of his vitality points left. If the earlier strike had hit him, he would have been on the brink of death. But eventually, gritting his teeth, Gao Da Nian swung his wrench and slammed it hard on Jia Ke Sis head. Chapter 143 - 143: You Know Nothing about Power Chapter 143: You Know Nothing about Power Translator: 549690339 Song Jians recent Earth Teeth Assault move has successfully drawn Jia Ke Sis wrath towards him, repeatedly striking him with the brass lantern post in his hand; However, fortunately, Jia Ke Sis immunity to damage only lasted for a short two or three seconds before disappearing, easing the concerns of Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian; The three of them circled Jia Ke Si, constantly attacking him. They had developed a somewhat tacit understanding in their advances and retreats. Regardless of who Jia Ke Si attacked, the targeted person would cease their attack and dodge relentlessly; the other two, in turn, would focus all their attack skills on Jia Ke Si. When Jia Ke Sis aggro shifted, another person would take over dodging. Regardless, there were always two people fully launching their capacity on him. This strategy continuously depleted Jia Ke Sis Vitality Points; The chubby commentator at the side did not seem very pleased with Jia Ke Si, often ridiculing him in his commentary; Oh, the tall Devotee has harshly struck our Weapons Master again! His weapon looks like a wrench. It appears that this Devotee specializes in repairs! the chubb commentator exclaimed in an exaggerated tone: Even our Weapons Master, who supposedly excels in handling all weapons, would probably find this wrench extremely unfamiliar. Look! Hes striking again, hitting Jia Ke Si right in the head. Oh dear, I can feel the pain just from watching, I wonder what Jia Ke Si is feeling We have three Devotees here, with levels ranging from ten at the highest to merely six at the lowest, while Jia Ke Si is a level 10 elite. Its rumored that Jia Ke Si is called a killing machine on the battlefield, but today, it seems our killing machine has lost his sharpness. I think we ought to oil him up a little Jia Ke Sis Vitality Points have dropped below 70%. Meanwhile, the lowest Vitality Points of the three Devotees is still above 80%. My god, could it be that our Weapons Master is about to be defeated by three Devotees? Maybe he should change his weapon instead of continually using his brass lantern post The commentators words incited an uproar of laughter from the audience, who began hurling insults at Jia Ke Si; Jia Ke Si, are you so old that you can no longer wield a blade? A spectator stood on his seat, cupping his hands around his mouth to amplify his shout; Three effeminate Devotees managed to push you to such an extent, Jia Ke Si, you should come down and stop making a fool of yourself! We want to see the Blood Queen. Jia Ke Si, sit your ass back down. What the hell are you trying to play The cacophony from the surrounding audience was like a raging sea. However, the three men on the arena felt an increasing pressure. They discovered that Jia Ke Sis movements seemed to be getting faster; Damn it, is it my illusion? His movements are twice as fast as they were at the beginning! Gao Da Nian shouted. He could no longer attack Jia Ke Si, and could only devote himself to resisting Jia Ke Sis attacks; Clang, clang, clang- While Jia Ke Si was attacking Gao Da Nian, he still had the energy to fend off the attacks from Song Jian and Lin Sheng. This change made their hearts sink, their faces turning grim; Indeed, his attack speed is accelerating. We should back off a little; he still has a lot of Vitality Points left! Lin Sheng shouted loudly; We cant back down. If we let him build momentum, well all die here on the stage! Song Jian yelled, his dagger continuously thrusting towards Jia Ke Si; At present, the three of them could barely suppress Jia Ke Si. Withdrawing now and letting Jia Ke Si gain momentum would make trying to suppress him again ten, even a hundred times harder; Charged Strike! Jia Ke Si growled, the surface of the brass lamp post in his hand exuded a milky white aura. The glow intensified as he raised the lamp post, ruthlessly smashing it towards Song Jians head; This post was as heavy as a thousand catties and gave Song Jian an irresistible feeling, as if a mountain was hanging above his head and about to fall.; Run! Song Jian shouted, hurriedly throwing himself to the side; Boom- The lamp post plunged onto the floor of the arena, causing a loud rumble and forming a large hole in its wake. The aura exploded, sending Gao Da Nian and the others flying; Having lost control of their bodies, the three of them were tossed high into the air, and then fell in disarray towards the periphery of the arena; Jump Slash! Jia Ke Si retracted his brass lamp post and his body followed suit jumping high, swinging the post towards Song Jian in mid-air, about to fall; Boom! Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This time, Song Jian had no way to dodge, his shoulder taking the full force of the hit. A noise of cracking bones was followed by a sharp pain in his right shoulder, then numbness took over; Damn it! Song Jian muttered, sending a silver Sword Qi towards Jia Ke Sis chest with his left index finger; A three-meter-long silver Sword Qi passed through Jia Ke Sis chest, a meter-long Sword Qi protruding from his back; Whoosh- The Sword Qi disappeared after a second. Song Jian was slammed hard onto the arena, and his left arm caved in as the Tusk Fang Stinger rolled away from his palm; Detonate! On the floor of the arena, Song Jian, unable to treat his injured right arm, shouted sternly; A blast of green smoke burst open from Jia Ke Sis body, making his arch-enemy, already severely injured in the chest, fall to his knees on the arena floor; Jia Ke Sis blood volume had now fallen below 50%. Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian glanced at each other, rushing towards Jia Ke Si, who had sunk to his knees on the arena floor. All their weapons were aimed at Jai Ke Sis back; Song Jian swung his right arm and a white light fell on his shoulder. Instantly, the broken bone status disappeared, and his right shoulder returned to normal. However, the lost Vitality Points couldnt be restored; That previous strike had blown away nearly a hundred of Song Jians Vitality Points. His Vitality Points are now slightly over 160, like Jia Ke Si, dropping below the 50% mark; Squish- Boom! Lin Shengs dagger brutally stabbed into Jia Ke Sis back and Gao Da Nians wrench hit his neck; Two damage points, over twenty each, floated above Jia Ke Sis head; You lot know nothing of true power! Jia Ke Si muttered, slowly getting up, his body still shaking; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Jia Ke Si began to swing his brass lamp post. As it spun above his head, its aura flared. Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian were startled and hurriedly dodged backward. Their Vitality Points were also barely over a hundred. If the previous Jump Slash had been aimed at them, they would have been killed instantly; Vroom- To everyones shock, the brass lamp post in Jia Ke Sis hand transformed into the formidable Square Sky Halberd. Its crescent-shaped blades and spearhead glinted threateningly in the light; Take this! Jia Ke Si roared defiantly. The Square Sky Halberd in his hand emitted a piercing whistling sound, speeding towards Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian; Chapter 144 - 144: Knight’s Faith Chapter 144: Knights Faith Translator: 549690339 The Square Sky Halberd in Jia Ke Sis hands swings with a roar, creating a two-meter distance that prevents Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian from advancing. From afar, all they could see was a swirl of white light around Jia Ke Si; This guys skill with the Square Sky Halberd is too good! Gao Da Nian, struggling to defend himself with a wrench, could not find an opportunity to attack; Lin Sheng was forced to edge towards the edge of the ring. The entirety of the ring, being 5 meters wide and 8 meters long, was now almost one-third dominated by the swings of Jia Ke Sis Square Sky Halberd; Brother Song, think of something! Lin Sheng anxiously pleaded; Song Jian picked up the Tusk Fang Stinger again, right hand pressing against the floor; Earth Teeth Assault! A tusks-like Qi mass rushed towards Jia Ke Si. Jia Ke Si bellowed, his body violently spinning, the Square Sky Halberd in his hand whisked upwards. A white force burst from the Halberd, colliding with the tusks-like Qi mass, the impact shaking the entire ring; After switching weapons, hes like a different person. Even Lv Bu isnt this exaggerated. Song Jian couldnt help but widen his eyes; In his hands, the Square Sky Halberd, after an expansive swing, has astonishingly transformed into a large axe, hacking towards the others; Da Nian, see how he uses the axe, then look at yourself! Lin Sheng, dodging like a monkey, scornfully said to Gao Da Nian; This guy, he must have a proficiency in long-handle weapons, and it mustnt be a low level. Gao Da Nians face turns red, wielding his wrench against the large axe of Jia Ke Si; Jia Ke Si pulled back the battle axe and then launched a fierce blow towards Gao Da Nian. At the same time, the axe turned into a long spear, formed from solid steel with the spear tip alone measuring over a yard; Control! Gao Da Nian, facing the spear tip just a foot from his forehead, broke into a cold sweat. If it wasnt for the default Control skill of his weapon, that strike would have pierced his skull; Jia Ke Si, gripping the long spear and pulling it back aggressively, forced Gao Da Nian to stumble forwards but he resolutely held on. Jia Ke Si didnt dare to let go because once he lost his weapon, he would no longer be a weapon master; Lin Sheng and Song Jian wouldnt waste the three-second window. They took the opportunity to attack Jia Ke Sis back relentlessly. Song Jians Tusk Fang Stinger shone with a silver light, Invisible Sword Qi surged towards the dagger as if it was free, every strike carried at least thirty points of Invisible Sword Qi; With the sharpness of the Invisible Sword Qi, Jia Ke Sis defense was easily broken. Numbers over fifty started popping above Jia Ke Sis head indicating the damage he had received; In those three seconds, Song Jian and Lin Sheng had inflicted at least two hundred points of damage on Jia Ke Si; Watch out! Gao Da Nian bellowed, his body staggering backward; Jia Ke Si regained his freedom, swung the spear with both hands, and with a swoosh, he swung it towards his back. During the sweep, the spear changed back into a Mo Dao. The heavy Mg Dao split the air and swept towards their waists. If hit, Song Jian and Lin Sheng could possibly be sliced into two halves; Plop- Lin Shengs figure suddenly exploded into a cloud of black mist. To the naked eye, a translucent figure violently leapt back from the smoke, jumping at least three meters away; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, watching the Mo Dao approach, found his mind going blank. He felt like death was only half a step away; Knights faith! A milky-white force field appeared around Song Jian, like an eggshell, protecting him. This was a skill afforded by his secondary weapon, the Guardians Sword, that could instantly form a force field with 500 defense points. The shield can last for 10 seconds and if it gets broken in under 10 seconds, it will automatically restore 30% of Song Jians vitality points; Bang- The strangers sword fiercely hacked at the psychic shield, causing a significant indentation in it. Song Jians waist was less than five inches away from the blade, but in the end, he managed to withstand this move from Jia Ke Si. No, this is impossible! Jia Ke Si mumbled on about the impossibility, but his strangers sword swirled violently in his hand, then fiercely struck down again. Boom- The psychic shield was eventually overpowered and shattered. Song Jian rolled like a donkey towards the edge of the arena, his body harshly slamming against the barricade rope at the edge. Song Jian, who was initially left with only a hundred and more Vitality Points, saw his Vitality Points surge sharply, restoring more than a hundred and ten points. Backstab! Just then, Lin Shengs figure was like a ghost, transforming into a ray of gray light, rushing towards Jia Ke Sis back. His speed increased greatly, leaving behind a trail of afterimages while running. Splat! A jet of blood burst forth from Jia Ke Sis back. Lin Sheng had landed a hit and quickly retreated a great distance, widening the gap between him and Jia Ke Si. Jia Ke Si reacted quickly. At the moment of the attack, the strangers sword in his hand immediately turned into a slender seedling knife, swiping upwards behind him at great speed. Lin Sheng touched the shallow knife mark from the tip of his nose to his forehead, his eyes filled with fear. If he was a fraction of a second slower, Jia Ke Sis blade would have split Lin Shengs abdomen open. At this point, Jia Ke Sis Vitality Points had already dropped below 10%, but he didnt seem to be losing momentum, instead showing a sense of invigoration as the fight went on. His attack speed had increased significantly, and he swung his weapon so swiftly that it was hard to catch a glimpse. Both hands appeared blurry. Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian didnt even dare to fight Jia Ke Si face-to-face anymore. They constantly maneuvered around the rim of the arena, looking for an opportunity. When Jia Ke Si leaped towards Lin Sheng and Gao Da Nian, the two of them immediately turned tail and ran, their actions almost identical. Hearts Eye! Gleaming from Song Jians eyes, a crimson crosshair began to continuously probe Jia Ke Sis body. Earth Teeth Assault! The Tusk Fang Stinger energy orb moved along an arc on the arena floor, chasing after Jia Ke Si, who at this point was hot on Lin Shengs trail, periodically using the Leap Chop skill to strike at him. At this point, Lin Sheng had used some skill to greatly increase his movement speed, leaving behind an afterimage at least two to three meters long. Each time, he managed to dodge Jia Ke Sis attack by a hairs breadth. Brother Song, my speed boost can only last six more seconds. Save me! Lin Sheng shouted as he dodged, his face covered in sweat and looking very anxious. Gao, how long until you can use your weapon skill? Song Jian shouted. Five seconds! Gao Da Nian, who was chasing after Jia Ke Si, shouted back. Boom- The Earth Teeth Assault skill fiercely hit Jia Ke Sis back. Damage above sixty points burst from atop Jia Ke Sis head, and he staggered forward. His Vitality Points are less than a hundred and fifty. Hang in there! Song Jian shouted, leaping towards Jia Ke Si. Chapter 145 - 145 Victory Chapter 145: Victory Translator: 549690339 The crimson crosshair kept moving across Jia Ke Si, bringing joy to Song Jians heart. With his experience, the longer the crosshair existed, the higher chance it had of finding a weakness. Sure enough, the crosshair finally stopped on Jia Ke Sis left waist, indicating a red area about the size of a palm. Lin Sheng, Gao Da Nian, attack Jia Ke Sis left waist! Song Jian yelled aloud. Bro, I cant stop! Lin Sheng howled in desperation. His dodge skill had improved by more than 80% with his increase in speed. Otherwise, he wouldve died long ago under Jia Ke Sis raging flurry of attacks. Jia Ke Sis attacks were rapid and tight, with his weapon swirling above Lin Shengs head. It was emitting intense energy as it relentlessly pursued Lin Sheng. Although Gao Da Nian could attack Jia Ke Si, he was too slow to catch up with the speedier Lin Sheng and Jia Ke Si. He could only follow behind them, eating their dust. If the arena wasnt so small, he wouldve lost sight of them already. Run this way! Song Jian bellowed. Lin Shengs figure drastically curved, managing to dodge Jia Ke Sis attack by rolling and crawling. A chilly blade mark remained in the air. Damn, I shouldve not executed the Backstab skill earlier, Lin Sheng gritted his teeth, muttering to himself. The last Backstab had dealt terrifying critical damage, causing Jia Ke Si to focus his aggro on him. Seeing that the speed-boost effect only had three seconds left, Lin Sheng panicked. Hearing Song Jians voice, Lin Sheng didnt hesitate and immediately ran towards Song Jians location. Brother Song, save me! Lin Sheng screamed, with a hint of whining. Song Jian stood to the left, clutching the Tusk Fang Stinger securely in his hand. Lin Sheng dashed past Song Jian, with Jia Ke Si chasing behind him, swinging his weapon. The weapon had again transformed into a brass lamppost. The huge lamppost whizzed through the air, leaving a replica mark as it aimed for Lin Shengs retreating back. Right then, Song Jians dagger pierced towards Jia Ke Sis left waist like a venomous snake, similar to a predatory cobra striking a fleeting bird. Splat- The Tusk Fang Stinger accurately stabbed into Jia Ke Sis left waist, the spot that was recognized as his weak point. In reality, it was also an old injury of Jia Ke Si. This offensive tore through Jia Ke Sis defense. The blade penetrated a third of the way in before being arrested by Jia Ke Sis muscles. The gushing blood painted half of Song Jians body red, making him look like a blood man. Jia Ke Si issued a pained growl, originally intended to strike in front. Now, the brass lamppost curved to strike at Song Jian who was occupying Jia Ke Sis left side, leaving a deep mark on the arena floor that was more than a foot long. It went from bottom to top. The wind roared, the chilly energy slashed Song Jians face, leaving multiple bloody marks. A thought raced through Song Jians mind. He wouldnt be able to dodge this blow anyhow. If so, he could only counter Song Jian let out a low growl as he focused all his strength into his hands. His hands firmly grasped the handle of the dagger and his whole body pressed forward. Squelch- Another gush of blood shot out as the entire dagger blade sunk into flesh. Song Jian even pushed Jia Ke Sis body and threw himself forward a few steps. Thump- The brass lamppost left a mark in the air before fiercely landing on Song Jians shoulder. His right shoulder, which had already recovered, once more made a cracking sound akin to a fracture. Over a hundred points of critical damage floated above Song Jians head and his vitality points gone down significantly, making hearts shudder. Pin down! Gao Da Nian, who had been relentlessly chasing, also joined the battle. On seeing the damage over Song Jians head, Gao Da Nians eyes turned red. The wrench in his hand smashed fiercely onto Jia Ke Si. Clink- The wrench heads screw rotated automatically. Its jaws resembled a beasts gaping mouth, firmly gripping the brass lamppost held by Jia Ke Si. Lin Sheng! Gao Da Nian roared, his face distorted. Deathblow! Lin Shengs figure shot out like a specter. Although the speed boost effect had worn off, his action of pouncing on Jia Ke Si was still as swift as a leopard. Lin Shengs vitality point, which was more than 80% restored, plummeted like a dam had been breached. His defense and resistance also dropped to zero. All his attributes had been converted into attack power as they converged onto Lin Shengs strike. If this wasnt the final boss, if Jia Ke Si wasnt already nearing death, Lin Sheng wouldnt have used this move! If he used this move and the enemy didnt die, Lin Sheng would be the one to die! A critical damage value of over 180 points appeared above Jia Ke Sis head. Jia Ke Si was now left with under a hundred vitality points. Lin Shengs explosive damage was enough to kill him. Song Jian withdrew his dagger and sat on the arena floor. Gao Da Nian released the wrench and collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. Lin Sheng was in worse condition, like a lump of goo lying on the arena. If not for the gentle rise and fall of his chest, he might have been mistaken for a corpse. Do you know what the ultimate weapon is? Jia Ke Si suddenly spoke. Dammit, this guy isnt dead yet! The pretending-to-be-dead Lin Sheng was startled and quickly rolled towards the edge of the arena. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gao Da Nian bounced up from the arena floor like a spring. He grabbed his wrench and held it protectively in front of his chest. Song Jians face also revealed a surprised expression, looking towards Jia Ke Sis overhead vitality points. Now, Jia Ke Sis vitality points were only left with one point; moreover, it seemed to be locked and wouldnt decrease further. Ladies and Gentlemen! Lets cheer! Our three warriors have predictedly beaten Jia Ke Si, the one who calls himself weapon master but is often overlooked! The chubby commentator roared. However, the surrounding audience didnt seem too impressed and collectively let out boos. To become a weapon master, you must be proficient with all sorts of weapons. Just now, 1 demonstrated how to switch among different weapons and how to ingeniously connect their use. If you wish to take up the profession of weapon master, come find me. Jia Ke Si said slowly, glancing at Song Jian. System: You have found a combat profession mentor and learned about the weapon master profession. Main quest progress: 3/10; Chapter 146 - 146: Treasure Chest Chapter 146: Treasure Chest Translator: 549690339 Brother Song, if we didnt kill him, did we waste our time? Lin Sheng asked with a grieving face, his Vitality Points had only recovered to about one-tenth; I dont know either! Song Jians Vitality Points were also low, just over a hundred. If they continued to fight, he would probably be unable to withstand Jia Ke Sis critical hit; Did we win? Arent there any rewards? Gao Da Nian asked, gasping for breath with a puzzled expression. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jia Ke Si nodded at Song Jian, holding the brass column in his arms, and slowly walked towards the stage; In this battle, Song Jian also gained something, at least he completed a part of the main task. He didnt expect that a boss he encountered in a dungeon could be leading his battle career tutor. The game was becoming more and more interesting. Would he encounter similar monsters in the wild in the future? When the battle ended, the surrounding audience didnt seem to buy it. They were cursing wildly and throwing junk at the ring like a rainstorm. The usher man walked up to the stage and just as he stepped onto the stage, the surrounding audience suddenly fell silent. The usher man quietly swept a glance at the surroundings. All the audience sat down quietly, with their hands on their knees, sitting just like elementary school students; Since the Gods Chosen have been ultimately victorious, 1 will be the one to open the reward chest for them! The usher man said leisurely; At this moment, a giant chest more than half a person tall suddenly appeared in the center of the ring, shining with a golden light, dazzling and eye-catching; This is a reward given by the gods to the Gods Chosen. Even we dont know what treasures are inside the chest. Do any audience members want to bet on the quality of the treasures inside? Silver quality and above is a big explosion, blue quality and below is a big drop. Now there are five minutes, and everyone is free to place bets. A big explosion pays three to one, a big drop pays one to one point two! The fat commentator shouted opportunistically; Big drop, I bet they will get junk! One of the audience members waved the Doomsday Coins in their hands and roared loudly; Big drop, definitely a big drop! The surrounding audience also let out roars, it seems that none of these NPCs had a good impression of the so-called Gods Chosen; Sir, if we had lost just now, we wouldnt have died either, would we? Lin Sheng suddenly approached the usher man and asked quietly. Of course. The usher man glanced at Lin Sheng, a look of curiosity flashed through his eyes, and he smiled: It was just a sparring match just now, which would automatically lock your last drop of Vitality Points. If it were a life and death battle, then you would have to resign to fate! Kid, 1 think youd be perfect as a king in the shadows. When you reach level ten, come find me in the true difficulty. If you can clear the true difficulty dungeon, 1 might give you some extra rewards. The usher man looked up and down at Lin Sheng and said with a grin; True difficulty? The three of them looked at each other and froze at the same time; Of course, what youve just cleared is the simple difficulty. There is also a hard difficulty behind it. Once youve beaten the hard difficulty, you can choose to enter the true difficulty. However, by that time, with your current strength, Im afraid The usher mans mouth slightly curled up, and he said in a low voice: You will die miserably! This is just the simple difficulty? Oh my God! Gao Da Nian took a deep breath and whispered in lingering fear: This dungeon is simply perverted. I dont plan to come back before level io, no, level 15. Song Jian shook his head slightly, with his strength, he was simply no match for Jia Ke Si in the end, even if he had been allowed to use ranged weapons, he wouldnt have been Jia Ke Sis opponent. Jia Ke Sis speed got faster and faster towards the end, and he couldnt even see the moves. It was simply perverted; Lin Sheng looked at the usher man with a difficult expression on his face. It seemed the usher man was another hidden task for him, which might be related to his career choice. But the true difficulty Lin Sheng sighed, he was still far from level 10, he would see when the time comes, maybe by the time he reaches level 10, his strength would have changed drastically. Five minutes passed quickly, and the timer on the chest was down to the last few seconds; Most of the audience bet that the three of them would get a big drop in their rewards, but this was something no one could control, it all depended on their luck; The usher man walked to the front of the chest quickly, placed his hand on the chest, and soon, the chest let out a crisp click sound. The lid slowly opened, and immediately, a silver light bloomed from inside the chest; Instantly, the entire arena was boiling, and most of the audience members who bought the big drop bet stood up, cursing and tearing their betting slips into pieces and throwing them towards the stage. However, most of the betting slips eventually landed on the heads of the front-row audience, like a snowfall covering the entire arena; A few of the audience members, who took an unusual route and bought the big explosion, had a slight smile on their faces, holding the betting slips tightly in their hands. A three-to-one payout, such odds havent appeared in a long time; Although betting on the big explosion paid three-to-one, the arena obviously made a fortune this time. The usher man also had a slight smile on his face, and the fat commentator was even happier, waving his arms and legs, shouting something on the stage. Excitement shone in the eyes of Song Jian and the others, as they had never seen silver quality items before. Song Jian had only seen one once in the hands of Li Keer, the games sweetheart; A silver quality plate armor chest piece! The usher man took out a half-plate armor first from the chest and smiled slightly at the three of them: Your luck is not bad, this level 10 silver quality chest armor has a very good attribute! The chest piece was passed around among the three, finally landing in Song Jians hands; Although Lin Shengs eyes were filled with envy, he knew that the chest piece was too heavy to wear and would be more of a burden than a benefit to him, who was seeking agility; Song Jian looked at the chest piece, thought for a while, and threw it directly to Gao Da Nian. This equipment was not suitable for him. In his mind, the equipment suitable for him should be leather armor or light chain mail, anything heavier would affect his agility; For, for me? Gao Da Nian had a surprised expression on his face. Maybe this was the only silver quality equipment in the chest. Although Gao Da Nian was also very envious, he had already agreed that Song Jian had the right to choose first. In his opinion, Song Jian would definitely choose this silver quality equipment; You take it, this equipment is most suitable for you! Song Jian shook his head and said. If it werent for Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng, he wouldnt have been able to complete this dungeon, especially the final Jia Ke Si; At this point, Song Jian had already considered Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng his partners, even if he could sell this equipment for thousands of Doomsday Coins by just announcing it on the radio. Since Gao Da Nian was the most suitable among the three to wear this equipment, Song Jian would give it to him; However, even after taking out the chest piece, the silver light inside the chest still hadnt weakened much, it seemed that there was at least one more silver quality equipment inside. Song Jian was filled with anticipation for this; Chapter 147 - 147: Portable Pharmaceutical Workbench Chapter 147: Portable Pharmaceutical Workbench Translator: 549690339 | Oh, it looks like you guys have good luck. Theres even a silver-quality equipment inside 1 The guide looked at the three of them in surprise, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes, secretly thinking: Are the favored ones really so blessed? You should know that the reason why the casino has a big payout of three to one is mainly because the probability of losing in the final reward is higher. Many people win in the casino, but often dont even get a single blue-quality equipment. If theres a green-quality one, its considered good luck. Most of them are white-quality equipment. What the guide didnt expect was that this fighting club dungeon had been cleared countless times by NPCs in other places, but here, in this Zombie City, it was Song Jian and his friends first time clearing it, so the rewards were naturally different. Soon, the guide took out a bead emitting a silver light from the treasure chest. This bead was only the size of a fingertip, round and smooth, like a pearl. Its a hidden weapon, and its attributes are top-notch! The guide glanced at the attributes of the bead in his hand, with a trace of greed in his eyes. Even at level 30, he found the beads attributes tempting. Soul Shattering Bead (Silver): Hidden weapon, off-hand weapon, equipped effect: Agility + 2, attack speed increased by 15%; Special effect 1: Causes 80 damage to targets within 30 meters, causing 3 seconds of stun effect; Special effect 2: Charging (passive), after equipping this item, critical hit rate increases by 1% every 60 seconds, up to 100%, after dealing damage to a target, it needs to be charged again; Special effect 3: This item can automatically return to the equipment slot 10 seconds after use; Special effect 4: This item has a guaranteed hit attribute, with priority; Equipment requirement: Level 10. Can be taken out of the game: No. What a pity, this hidden weapon requires an off-hand equipment slot, otherwise, its rank could have been raised to the gold rank. The guide shook his head slightly, with a somewhat regretful tone. Ordinary hidden weapons are usually placed in the inventory, and most of them are single-use items, disappearing after being used. However, this Soul Shattering Bead has the attributes of equipment, placed in the off-hand equipment slot, can enhance attributes, and even has the ability to auto retrieve itself. It can be compared to a silver-quality off-hand weapon. Wow, this is a good item! Gao Da Nian looked somewhat envious. Although his main weapon was a two-handed polearm, he could still place an item on his main and off-hand slots. Each player can freely switch between three weapons. This equipment tempted Song Jian as well. He couldnt use the chest armor he found earlier, so he gave it up, but this off-hand weapon, though it conflicted with his green-quality Guardians Sword, seemed like a shame not to take. Seeing Lin Shengs eager desire, Song Jian smiled faintly, holding the Soul Shattering Bead and said, Theres still equipment inside the treasure chest, lets see what the next one is!'' The opening of the treasure chest was still emitting a silver light, and the guides eyes showed shock. One reward consisting of three silver-quality equipment was unprecedented in the hundreds of battles they had seen. Theres another silver*quality equipment. Your luck is really The guide was somewhat speechless. Such gains even made him a little tempted. The third piece of equipment was a small silver-lit briefcase. This is The guide s eyes were filled with astonishment as he stared intently at the small briefcase in his hand. A portable, mobile alchemy workbench? Alchemy workbench? Song Jians heart moved. He had learned two auxiliary skills, one was the blueprint for the T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenade, which couldnt be used due to lack of engineering at the time, and before obtaining the blueprint, Song Jian had learned alchemy first, even getting a potion formula for the Wealmess Potion. However, he still hadnt crafted it due to a lack of an item like the Engineering Crafting Table.11 I didnt expect that this dungeon would bring me both of the missing auxiliary tools. Should I choose the Soul Shattering Bead or this mobile, portable alchemy workbench? Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Lin Sheng wasnt too interested in the alchemy workbench. He briefly looked at the workbenchs attributes, curled his lips, and gave up on the item, with his eyes fixed on the Soul Shattering Bead in Song Jians hand, showing a pitiful expression. If the Soul Shattering Bead was placed in Gao Da Nian or Song Jians hands, it would at most be just another tool for drawing aggro, but in Lin Shengs hands, it could produce 200% of its effect. This equipment increased agility by 2 points and attack speed by 15%, and none of its special effects were useless, all of them were first-class. Although the use of this Soul Shattering Bead would mean giving up an off-hand weapon, for Lin Sheng, he only needed a main-hand dagger for all his skills. This bead could even act as his trump card. Brother Song Lin Sheng looked at Song Jian pitifully, hoping he would choose the alchemy workbench. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Silver equipment is common, but silver-quality workbenches, I havent seen one in decades. I didnt expect one to appear here. The guide shakes his head and speaks in a low voice. Song Jian looked up at the guide, weighed it for a while, and eventually handed the Soul Shattering Bead to Lin Sheng. Thanks, Brother Song! Lin Sheng was extremely happy. Although he couldnt equip it yet, looking at the attributes of the Soul Shattering Bead, he couldnt help but laugh foolishly. A level 10 off-hand weapon, not bad! Gao Da Nian spoke enviously. His silver-quality chest armor was also a level 10 equipment, but generally speaking, in the same rank of equipment, weapons were worth more than armor. Congratulations, you might become an alchemy master in the future! The guide laughed and handed the small briefcase to Song Jian. Song Jian gave a slight smile, nodding at him. Up to now, he still didnt know if choosing a silver-quality alchemy workbench was a wise decision. Bang* After the three silver-quality equipment were taken out, the treasure chest in the center of the ring suddenly burst, turning into light gold fragments and slowly disappearing in mid-air. As the treasure chest burst, the remaining items in it sprayed into the sky like a shower of celestial flowers. Wow, there are so many rewards! Gao Da Nian was amazed, watching the dozen or so items falling slowly from the sky. Theyre all wThite-quality items, mostly materials. Ugh, its so messy. Theres a bit of everything! Lin Sheng randomly grabbed an item, checked its attributes, and frowned slightly. Haha, lets not divide these items, whoever grabs them first gets them. Haha! Song Jian laughed heartily and leaped to grab an item and put it into his inventory. You guys are cheating! Gao Da Nian let out a strange cry and pounced towards the falling items in the sky. The guide gave a faint smile, looked at Lin Shengs back, and slowly walked towards the exit of the ring. Chapter 148 - 148: Three-Eyed Zombie Chapter 148: Three-Eyed Zombie Translator: 549690339 After Song Jian and his two companions had picked up all the remaining items, a few seconds passed, and their vision blurred, sending them into a feeling of weightlessness. Soon, the trio found themselves outside the entrance of the boxing gyms instance. Despite feeling fast within the instance, it was already nightfall, meaning they had been in there for several hours. However, the number of players awaiting outside hadnt decreased. Seeing the trio emerge, a wave of excitement swept through the waiting players, who promptly surged forward. Hey, there they are, there they are! How was the instance, you guys? Was it hard? Did you clear it? someone shouted. Yeah, was the monsters inside tough? What level were they? You can enter at level five, the monsters inside must start at level five too, right? How many bosses were there? The instance entrance was jam-packed with dozens of excited and shouting players; this being the first instance in the game, everyone was eager to know how long it would last. The previous End of the World supermarket had caused many players to withdraw in tears, and many players still had a task pending- procuring a supermarket membership card. Song Jian glanced at Gao Da Nian and Lin Sheng, then upon subtle cue, his body transformed into a dark misty cloud and floated skyward. This was a special ability from the Night Slayer Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, allowing him to morph into Dark Cloud and fly at night. Song Jian had never used it before, but now it was the perfect means to escape. Otherwise, being surrounded by so many players, it would have required quite some effort to leave without killing everyone. Lin Sheng chuckled, signalled take care of yourself to Gao Da Nian, and instantly vanished into stealth mode, squeezing himself out of the crowd. Hey, hey, you guys cant just run off and leave me here alone, Gao Da Nian complained, pushing forward but the crowd was too thick. Several players were clinging onto his arms, grinning broadly and refusing to let him leave. Gao Da Nian almost wished he had a wrench to bash in the heads of the players blocking his way. Want to know? Why dont you all go in and see for yourselves? We cleared it, but only the easiest difficulty level. There are still two other difficulty levels C hard and real. There are three bosses inside, the weakest being level five elite and the strongest being level ten elite. Both the bosses and minions in there are much tougher than those outside. We just managed to clear it, barely surviving. Enough, enough, let me go. If you keep holding me up, Ill get angry! Gao Da Nian snapped impatiently. Hey, what kind of loot did you get in there? Show us what you got! someone shouted from within the crowd. Yeah, show us the gear you got, give us a peek! someone else chimed in, egging him on. By this time, Lin Sheng had already squeezed his way out and was watching from afar, chuckling at Gao Da Nian who was still stuck in the crowd. He disappeared into a nearby alley with another chuckle. Just a silver chestplate, alright? Now Im leaving, so move! Gao Da Nian revealed his silver-grade chestplate, the faint silver glow enveloping his upper body and drawing gasps of awe from the surrounding players. You should know, getting just a white-quality item is already considered lucky in the current game. If you had a green or blue-quality item, you could show off for a good while, considered top-tier. Many players had only heard of silver gear but have never seen it. What attributes does that chestplate have? Yeah, let us see. We just want to learn something. Some started instigating in the crowd, but Gao Da Nians face turned serious at this point. The attributes of ones gear were considered a players privacy. Even among good friends, it was frowned upon to ask to see each others gear attributes. No matter how amiable he was, Gao Da Nian wouldnt reveal all of his gear attributes in front of so many people. Hey, dont push it! Annoyance flickered onto Gao Da Nians face. He shook off the players gripping him, and a wave of people was knocked backward as if they were standing on cotton, stumbling and falling to the floor. Even though Gao Da Nian wasnt as strong as Song Jian, the difference was only marginal. Compared to the average levelling player, his strength was on a whole other level. When he made an effort, no one could stop him. With a wave of both his arms, a narrow path was cleared ahead. Seeing this, he snorted coldly and effortlessly pushed his way through the crowd. Despite his high strength attribute, Gao Da Nian couldnt help but break a sweat from the effort of forcing himself out of the crowd. Casting a look back at the stumbling players, he snorted coldly again, put away his chest plate and started to walk down another street. Meanwhile, Song Jian, having just used his Morphing into Dark Cloud ability for the first time, found the experience interesting. He aimlessly floated in the sky. Due to the darkness of the night, he could only make out vague shapes below. He noticed that more monsters, much larger in size, inhabited the city centre. Additionally, on top of almost every tall building, there will be one or several monsters quietly lying there, waiting for the moon to rise. All of these monsters were at least elite level bosses. Song Jian even noticed on top of the highest skyscraper, a boss of higher level, a Lord-ranked monster lazily lying there. If not for the occasional wagging of its tail, Song Jian would have barely noticed it. Seeing all these bosses on top of every skyscraper, Song Jian felt his heart pounding. He wondered just how many powerful monsters resided in this city and how difficult it would be for him to survive in the city with his current abilities, much less leaving this city to explore other areas. Just then, the cloud cover in the sky dissipated slowly, revealing a pale sickle moon. All at once, the entire city erupted with roars. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The monsters perched on the top of the skyscrapers rose to their feet and began to howl at the moon. Specks of silver radiance descended from the moon. The monsters began to compete for this light, opening their mouths wide and inhaling deeply, each trying to attract more of the light to themselves. Song Jian, transformed into the dark cloud form, slowly drifted towards his Manor Castle. As he passed by a six-storey building, he noticed that there was even a boss atop this building. This boss looked no different from a human, except for a silver vertical eye in the centre of its forehead. Damn, even Erlang Shen has come out! Song Jian thought to himself. This boss was called the Three-Eyed Zombie, a level ten elite boss. Right now, it was using its central silver vertical eye to absorb the drops of essence from the moonlight. Song Jian, in the form of a dark cloud, was directly above the Three-Eyed Zombie. All of the moon essence that the Zombie wanted to absorb was instead absorbed by him. As the moon essence entered his body, Song Jian could feel the Night Slayer Hexagram Array warm while a cool sensation seemed to be improving his body. The effect hadnt resulted in any stat change, but it was gradually shifting factorarily. At the same time, Song Jian felt a sudden surge of murderous desire welled up within him, causing him to feel restless. At this moment, the Three-Eyed Zombie boss seemed to sense something. It opened all three eyes and looked up at the dark cloud above it. Its sallow face contorted with anger, its body trembling, fists clenched, and let out a low roar at the cloud above. Chapter 149 - 149 The Rocket Launcher is Broken Chapter 149: The Rocket Launcher is Broken Translator: 549690339 Preventing ones cultivation is equivalent to murdering their parents. As Song Jian immersed himself in the absorption of the moonlight essence, he was completely oblivious that he was obstructing the Boss below from absorbing the moonlight and cultivating. All, this feels so good, as if my whole body is immersed in warm water and every cell is vibrating with joy Song Jian was feeling extremely warm, and his consciousness was gradually blurring. He just wanted to lie down like this forever. At this moment, a deep roar suddenly echoed in his ears, causing a fiery rage to surge in Song Jians heart, it was like throwing kindling on gasoline. Who is it? Kill him! A fierce roar emerged from Song Jians heart, filling his mind with a mad killing intent, he wished he could rip any living creature he saw into shreds. Just when Song Jian was about to lose his self-awareness, a refreshing chill welled up from deep within his mind. Song Jian regained consciousness and the fiery killing intent within his heart started to retreat gradually, as if it had encountered a splash of ice water. Whatwhat just happened to me? Night Slayer! Song Jian thought of the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest. Ever since he got the diagram, this underlying murderous intent sprouted like a seed within his heart, ever ready to trigger his rage. If it wasnt for my natural talent, 1 might have Song Jian couldnt help but be apprehensive. Every time when he was about to lose his consciousness, it would be this particular skill Thick-Skinned that saved him. At this moment, what Song Jian failed to notice was the black beacon in his accessory slot. The surface of the beacon was emitting a faint black light. Within a short ten minutes, the moonlight essence in the sky began to disappear. The agitation of the three-eyed zombie on the rooftop intensified, and the vertical eye on its forehead sparkled more brightly with silver light. Se??ch ?ew?o?e?(.)o?g o? ?oo?l? Whoosh- A thick, silver beam of light fired out from the zombies vertical eye, targeting the dark cloud that Song Jian had morphed into. Boom boom boom boom- A series of MISS and several 10-point damages bubbled up from above Song Jians head. Damn, such high damage? Song Jian was frightened. In just a couple of seconds, his vitality points dropped by a hundred from over three hundred. After morphing into a dark cloud, Song Jian became immune to physical damage and his magic resistance increased by 100%. Yet, he still suffered a loss of over a hundred vitality points within a few seconds. The silver beam continued. The three-eyed zombie boss seemed to struggle with maintaining the beam, its body trembling, eyes gleaming with savagery. Song Jian quickly descended from the sky. Although he could fly after morphing into a dark cloud, his speed was too slow, even slower than walking, making it impossible to dodge the silver beam. In mid-air, Song Jian deactivated his dark cloud state and jumped down, landing on the rooftop of the building. Seeing Song Jian land, the three-eyed zombie boss stopped his beam, roared, and charged towards him. With a swing of his right claw, he slashed at Song Jian, leaving three claw marks on his chest. -52 Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. -26 -13 Thisis this guy really this strong? After losing almost a hundred vitality points, Song Jians eyes twitched. His vitality points had dropped from over three hundred to less than a hundred. This level ten boss is much stronger than any other hed encountered before. Clang- Flung backwards by the strength of the attack, Song Jian stumbled several steps backwards. He crashed into the rooftops ventilation pipe, the rusty pipe couldnt withstand the impact and broke, falling off the building. Now its night time, the choices strength has fully recovered. 1 didnt expect that I wouldnt be able to defeat a level ten elite boss. Struggling to get up, Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, musing to himself. Boom- Three-eyed Boss fiercely stamped its right leg, and a three-inch deep footprint appeared on the rooftop. The whole building shook slightly, and propelled by the rebound, the Boss leapt high into the air, achieving an altitude of five or six meters. With its arms wide open, it resembled a giant bird swooping down on Song Jian. Enduring the pain, Song Jian grabbed the rocket launcher from his equipment and hoisted it onto his shoulder. This was the first time he had felt its weight, even though his strength had already reached 12 points. Squirt- He spat out another mouthful of blood. Realizing that the three-eyed zombie was getting closer, Song Jian fiercely pulled the trigger. Zing- A rocket with a glowing tail shot out and soared towards the airborne three-eyed zombie. Booom- A massive explosion burst in mid-air like a giant firework. An astonishingly high damage score of nearly 100 points sprung from the head of the zombie. Its fierce attack was immediately hindered as the explosions blast force flung it in the air only to then brutally smash into the small room near the rooftop entrance. With the debris scattering around, a corner of the small room collapsed, and the zombies body tumbled downwards. Heh heh- The three-eyed zombie was covered in filthy blood. Its left arm had been blown off, revealing the grisly sight of exposed bones at the shoulder, and traces of dark blood seeped continuously from its mouth. Its ghastly fangs were stained with dirty blood, and its injuries seemed fatal. Struggling to get up, the zombies aura did not diminish despite its injuries; instead, it became even more violent. It let out a series of low growls, its body slightly swaying, but still stepping persistently towards Song Jian. On the zombies forehead, its uncanny silver vertical eye started to shine a silver light, and a mass of silver light began to form in its eyeball. Damn it, this guy is going to launch his major attack! Song Jian was shocked. At this point, his vitality points were already below a hundred, and his skill to morph into a dark cloud was still cooling down. Having lost his immunity to physical attacks and the 100% resistance enhancement, if he were hit by the Bosss major attack, he would certainly be killed instantly! Damn, just fight it! Song Jian took a deep breath, only to feel a stabbing pain in his lungs, the rocket launchers weight on his shoulders becoming unbearable. Invisible Sword Qi, go all out! Song Jian growled, directing all his Invisible Sword Qi to the rocket launcher. The Sword Qi, initially at 100 points, was depleted instantly, and a basketball-sized silver light orb began forming at the rocket launchers muzzle. Kaka- Seemingly unable to bear so much Invisible Sword Qi, there was a faint noise of fractures emanating from inside the rocket launcher. Song Jian felt his heart drop and pulled the trigger forcefully. Shoot it out! Boom- A moment of delay made Song Jian feel as if he had plunged into hell. But then a burst of flame ejected from the muzzle, and a rocket wrapped in silver-colored Sword Qi flew out, leaving a long trailing flame; At this moment, a crack appeared on the barrel of the rocket launcher, stretching from the muzzle to the middle. The three-eyed zombie seemed to sense the threat, let out a low growl, its head pushed forward, and its right arm clenched into a fist. Every blood vessel in its body protruded out, and a silver beam as thick as an arm shot out from its vertical eye on its forehead. As this silver beam was discharged, a black liquid started to seep from the corners of the zombies eyes, looking like tears of blood. Boom- A brilliant explosion erupted between Song Jian and the three-eyed zombie. For a moment, the surroundings lit up as brightly as daylight. Song Jians eyes were so sore from the light that he could not open them, leaving him no choice but to shield them with his arms while he heard blood-curdling screams ringing in his ears. Chapter 150 - 150: Vertical Pupils Chapter 150: Vertical Pupils Translator: 549690339 The rocket launcher was destroyed! However, Song Jian couldnt care less about that right now. Enduring the sting in his eyes, he opened them as the shockwave from the explosion gradually disappeared, and the surroundings became darker, returning to their nighttime appearance. The three-eyed Zombie was lying on its back, convulsing. All three of its eyes were tightly shut, with black liquid seeping from the corners, flowing down its cheeks. It looked as if three wriggling earthworms were crawling on its face. Its still not dead? Song Jian was astonished. He knew that he had concentrated all of his Invisible Sword Qi on the rocket launcher, so the power of this strike was equivalent to that of a rocket launcher plus the power of a hundred Invisible Sword Qi. Even if the BOSS still had more than 80% of its Vitality Points, Song Jian believed that no monster could withstand such a terrifying blow. Slowly approaching the BOSS, Song Jian seemed to sense his closeness. The BOSSS body began to struggle, letting out low, hoarse roars. Its right claw scraped the floor, leaving a series of marks, and an aura of rage still emanated from it. But in Song Jians eyes, all he could see was its impending doom. The BOSS opened its two main eyes, revealing red glows emanating from the pupils. However, there was now a black crack in the center of each eye, splitting the pupils in two. The vertical pupil on the forehead also slowly opened, its original silver color now transformed into a dark, bottomless hole. The BOSS struggled to sit up, but no matter what, it couldnt stand. It seemed that its lower body was paralyzed. Hum- Se??ch ?ew?o?e?(.)o?g o? ?oo?l? Silver Sword Qi, three meters long, burst forth from Song Jians left index finger and stabbed toward the BOSSS forehead. The silver Sword Qi pierced into the vertical pupil and protruded more than a foot out from the back of its head. The BOSSS entire body began to shake violently. Its body stiffened, its momentum reaching a peak for an instant before it quickly weakened. Heli- A puff of breath came from the throat of the three-eyed Zombie. Its breath rapidly faded, and its body went limp, seemingly hanging on Song Jians Sword Finger. Its right claw fell feebly. Whoosh- The three-meter-long silver Sword Qi disappeared, and the BOSSS upper body fell backward. System: You used the Sword Finger skill to kill a LVio three-eyed Zombie (Elite) and gained 1280 Experience Points. System: your Experience Points are now full. Please complete the promotion task as soon as possible; otherwise, your level will not be able to continue to increase. After seeing the system information prompt, Song Jian paused and hurriedly opened his personal attribute interface. Sure enough, the experience bar behind level 10 had reached 99%. It was only a tiny bit away from advancing to level 11, but it seemed like an insurmountable chasm. I must become a professional to continue leveling up? Song Jians face turned ugly. If that were the case, it would be difficult for him to maintain his level advantage. After all, player levels were now rising, most of them reaching level five or six, and some even reaching level seven or eight. Furthermore, these people had not completed the Safe House main quest. Once they started completing the Safe House main quest, their levels would skyrocket in a short period because killing all the monsters within one kilometer of the Safe House would be enough to raise their levels by two or three. Song Jian himself had gone straight from level seven to level ten after completing the Safe House creation task. Glancing at the main quest, he still needed to find seven combat mentors. Song Jian shook his head, closed the mission panel, and walked toward the corpse of the three-eyed Zombie. At this moment, the body of the three-eyed zombie began to burn with transparent flames, and some of its limbs had turned into black ash. However, the speed of the BOSS turning into ash was obviously slower than that of ordinary monsters; Next to the body of the three-eyed zombie, several items emitting various colors of lights were scattered. Among them, an item emitting a silver light caught Song Jians eye; Silver quality item, what great luck! Although he knew that hunting unique zombies would yield good rewards, Song Jian didnt expect the three-eyed zombie to actually drop a silver item. After all, Song Jian had hunted down many level 10 elite BOSSes, but the loot was not entirely satisfactory; Could it be that only when hunting them in their fully recovered state at night can these BOSSes drop good stuff? Song Jian speculated in his heart; However, this battle was really fraught with danger, nearly costing Song Jian his life. The attack power of the three-eyed zombie was just too ferocious. Before Song Jian even got close, he had already lost more than 200 Vitality Points; If it werent for the fact that he had risked his rocket launcher in the end, it would have been hard to say who would have died; sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking of this, Song Jian looked at the rocket launcher lying in his inventory with a distraught expression. The material of the launcher couldnt withstand the full force of the Invisible Sword Qi. Although it barely completed one attack, the rocket launcher was damaged, rendering it unusable; At this moment, the attributes of the rocket launcher were marked with damaged, unusable, and it couldnt even be placed in the equipment slot; The effectiveness of the rocket launcher was exceptional, and it was one of Song Jians most powerful weapons. Now that it was damaged, Song Jians overall strength had weakened; Song Jian now pinned his hopes on the items dropped by the three-eyed zombie BOSS, hoping they would somewhat make up for his losses; What is this? Song Jian first picked up the item emitting silver light. This object had a metallic shine and was only about a third of the size of a palm. It looked like a half-opened eye; Vertical Pupil (Silver), External Equipment, Position: Forehead; Equipment Effect: All attributes +1, Special Effect 1: Piercing Illusion (Passive), enables the user to see through illusions, invisibility, and other false states up to level 6; Special Effect 2: Gaze of Death (Active), deals continuous damage (15+60% Physical damage +15+40% Mental damage) for 5 seconds; Skill Range: 15 meters; Skill Consumption: 50% Spirit Points; Special Effect 3: Weakness Removal (Passive), protects the head, increases head defense by 100%, your head will no longer be a weak spot on your body; Usage Requirement: Level 10; Can be brought out of the game: Yes External equipment, what kind of equipment is this? There isnt a slot for this in the equipment section! Song Jian closely examined the Vertical Pupil in his hand; The attributes of this item were very strong, with all attributes increased by one, which was equivalent to gaining seven attribute points and similar to consuming seven Attribute Fruits. This was a huge gain; The three additional special effects were also very practical. The first one, Piercing Illusion, allowed the user to see through illusions and hidden effects such as invisibility, so they wouldnt fear thieves stealth ability. Although it could only break through false states below level 6, Song Jian believed that no player would put all their skill points into this kind of auxiliary combat skill at this point; The second skill, Gaze of Death, was the ultimate move of the three-eyed BOSS, causing both physical and mental damage to targets simultaneously, with a combination of a fixed and percentage-based damage. Although it consumed a lot of energy, its power was terrifying. With Song Jians current attributes, he could cause (45+36) points of damage per second to a target. Even if the opponents defense and resistance were taken into account, the total damage shouldnt be lower than 50 points. With five seconds of continuous damage, the total damage would be more than 250 points. Song Jian believed that no player could withstand this attack from him at present; The third special effect provided complete protection to the head, so Song Jian no longer had to worry about other players sniping his head. Without the weak point, Song Jian believed that no player could defeat him in one hit; Ive hit the jackpot, not bad, not bad at all! Song Jian wore an excited smile on his face as he held the metallic Vertical Pupil and examined it over and over again; But, how should I use this? Chapter 151 - 151 Bat-Wing Zombie Chapter 151: Bat-Wing Zombie Translator: 549690339 Vertical Pupil is an external implant. Song Jian had never encountered an equipment like this before, and there seemed to be no slot for it in the equipment section. If its attributes state that its meant to be attached to forehead, suppose I can just attach it directly? Song Jian speculated and began to position the Vertical Pupil onto his forehead. The moment the Vertical Pupil touched his skin, countless tiny tentacles sprouted from its back, burrowing wildly into Song Jians forehead like sharks drawn to blood. A slight prickling sensation made the Vertical Pupil adhere firmly to Song Jians forehead. By the time Song Jian realised it, he was too late to take it off. The Vertical Pupil was rooted securely as though it had always been part of his forehead, immune to his attempts to remove it. I hope this thing isnt permanent. Parading around with a metallic eye on my forehead might be unnerving for some. Song Jian pulled at it robustly a couple of times. The Vertical Pupil, like a rooted plant, caused a raw pain each tug. Song Jian could feel countless threads extending from the back of the Vertical Pupil, piercing deep into his skull like nerves. Soon, Song Jian felt as if the Vertical Pupil had become an additional organ that he could manipulate, like he had acquired a third eye. Gradually, Song Jian could even perceive the world through the Vertical Pupil on his forehead. Three eyes remarkably expanded his visual field, and he could also shut the Vertical Pupil when required. The closed Vertical Pupil left only a faint silver scar that was quite inconspicuous unless scrutinized. Shortly, Song Jian acclimatized to the existence of a third eye. Overall, the extra Vertical Pupil was quite useful to Song Jian. At least, he could see much farther at night, comparable to daylight, and it was a massive improvement over before. From below, roars of monsters echoed up. The recent bout had attracted all the monsters in the vicinity. Standing on the roof and looking down, all the streets around were teeming with monsters, reminiscent of the onslaught when establishing safehouses. Thankfully, the battle was over, and he was too far for the monsters to detect him. They were just idling aimlessly in the surroundings. Phew, its getting dangerous here. I should return to the manor for safety. Song Jian thought to himself. Just as he was about to deploy his ability to Morph into Dark Cloud, the Vertical Pupil on his forehead spotted a huge mass of darkness in the distance flying towards him. Does someone else also have the ability to Morph into Dark Cloud? That seems unlikely! Song Jian squinted and strained his eyes. Upon closer inspection, he realised it was a large group of winged monsters flocking in the sky. Holy Cow! There must be hundreds of them! This is insanity! Song Jian was taken aback. These creatures appeared no different from common zombies, except, each one had a pair of wings resembling bat wings, with a thin layer of flesh coating the surface of the bones. Bat-winged zombies, level ten elite monsters. This is outrageous. Hundreds of level ten elite monsters Its too much Song Jian rushed into the big hole of the entrance room atop the roof, making his way into the building. Soon, the sounds of pitter-patter came from above. Peering through the cracks, over a dozen bat-winged zombies fell from the sky, encircling the half-burnt body of the three-eyed zombie boss. They voraciously tore at the remaining flesh of the boss. Some even gobbled up the nearby ashes when they couldnt get to the corpse. From the distant rooftop, monstrous roars echoed. The bat-winged zombies descended like assassins in the night on bosses that hadnt yet evacuated the rooftop. Packs of ten or even dozens of bat-winged zombies ambushed each elite boss. Some managed to escape inside the building while others were surrounded, killed and devoured by the bat-winged zombies. Song Jian had tucked himself away in a room. Peering out the window, he could see that the roofs of the surrounding high-rise buildings had been occupied by the winged zombies. The elite bosses stood no chance against these winged zombies. The sounds of battle gradually faded, leaving only the sounds of the winged zombies tearing apart the bosss bodies. I hope these monsters would quickly leave after feasting on the bosses bodies, thought Song Jian. With the sky taken over by a swarm of winged zombies, even if he were to morph into a dark cloud, escape would not be possible. The ground was teeming with even more monstrous creatures, making it more dangerous than the skies. Song Jian found himself trapped in this small building. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While hiding in a room, he securely sealed all doors and windows, just like on his first day in the game, waiting for the break of dawn. All of the winged zombies had assumed control over the roofs of the high-rise buildings around him. Some of the winged zombies had even broken into the top-level rooms. They seemed to have claimed this area as a temporary habitat. Song Jian did not dare to make a noise, for fear of awakening the group of bosses. He had carefully kindled a bonfire in the living room and laid down by its side to rest. Although deliberate sleeping was not necessary in the game to restore energy, both vitality points and mental strength would quickly replenish during sleep. Although Song Jians vitality points had already been filled due to the speed of their restoration, the mental fatigue caused from continuous battling was not so easily alleviated. The night passed without a word. Early the next morning, as the fish-belly white spread across the sky, Song Jian was startled awake by a clamor of bellowing roars. Looking out the window, he saw all the winged zombies who had been roosting on the roofs for the night gathering and flying into the distance. Phew, they finally left. Hundreds of these level-io elite monsters are simply terrifying! Song Jian, whose heart had been hanging by a thread, finally let out a sigh of relief. He wondered how many elite bosses had fallen prey to these winged zombies over the night. Growl- Growl- Growl- Just then, Song Jian noticed that one winged zombie in a high-rise building opposite to his was stuck in the window. This particular winged zombie had broken into a room through a window for rest the previous day since there was no space left on the roof. Today, while attempting to leave, one of its wings was caught in the twisted steel protective mesh. The winged zombie struggled violently and managed to break a piece of steel rebar, which then bent at an angle and caught its main bone. At this point, unless the infected zombie was willing to rip off its right wing, it would be stuck there. What a nice early morning surprise to get a level-10 elite monster at my doorstep. Not bad luck, Song Jian said with a slight smile. Pushing aside the objects stacked next to the window, he craned his neck to look at the winged zombie that was a mere ten meters away, half of its body hanging from the window railing. Crackling- The window railing was being constantly tugged by the winged zombie, making rattling noises. The fixed rivets also began to loosen. It seemed as if the railing would be torn off by the winged zombie before long, and the creature would likely tumble down afterward. A fall from the tenth floor wouldnt kill you, let me help you out, muttered Song Jian to himself, as a thin, silvery veritical scar on his forehead slowly opened. Chapter 152 - 152: Concussion Chapter 152: Concussion sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 | Boom- A dazzling silver beam of light shot towards rhe helpless bat-winged zombie hanging on the window railing. Song Jian didnt even need to use his Minds Eye skill to lock onto ir and attack, as it was now a sitting target. Roar- The bat-winged zombie became even more enraged as it was hit by the silver beam. The sun had risen, weakening all its attributes by half. The zombie s vitality points were now less than four hundred, and each second, the Eye of Death caused over ninety points of physical and mental damage. The zombie s vitality points plummeted at an alarming rate. Finally, sensing that death was imminent, rhe bat-winged zombies crimson eyes revealed a hint of bloodlust as it glared at Song Jian. It let out an angry roar, and furiously twisted its body, not caring how this movement further damaged its trapped wing. Crack- A crisp sound of bone fracturing, followed by the sound of flesh tearing, signaled that the bat-winged zombie had freed itself from the window railing. With a push of its legs, ir lunged towards Song Jians location C seemingly determined to take him down with it before ir died. Mid-air, the bat-winged zombie contorted its body to dodge the silver beam, but its severely injured wing made ir difficult to maintain balance. If it hadnt already been high up, using inertia to glide a short distance, it wouldnt have been able to reach the building where Song Jian was hiding. After five seconds, the silver beam disappeared, and Song Jian suddenly felr drained. This wasnt physical fatigue bur mental exhaustion C feeling like hed been gaming all night. I just woke up Song Jian forced a wry smile, Seems like I still need to get used to this external gear. Just losing fifty percent of my spirit points leaves me feeling completely drained of energy. This was Song Jians first time using the Vertical Eye external gear. Some adjustment was necessary to avoid draining more spirit points than usual. With only about thirty vitality points left, the bat-winged zombies body fell unsteadily, twisting and tumbling in the air, appearing utterly pathetic. Thud- The zombies body violently crashed into rhe window of Song Jians room, breaking the old window and creating a large hole. Song Jian quickly stepped back. Die, die The bat-winged zombie, its mouth full of blood, clawed at the window frame, trying to squeeze in. its upper body was exposed, displaying numerous scars C some fresh, some old C suggesting it was a battle-hardened warrior. Snap- Grasping it had trapped its right wing, the zombie let out a low growl and bit down on the base of rhe injured appendage, tearing it off with all its strength. Crunch, crunch- Its sharp tusk-like fangs, like a knifes edge, sliced through the wings bones. After a short struggle, rhe bat-winged zombie let our a painful scream and chewed through its right wing. Its body squeezed through the window, leaving the broken wing hanging outside. Witnessing the zombies brutality, Song Jian frowned. He could imagine the cruel fate awaiting anyone who fell into rhe clutches of these monsters. Its better for monsters like you to die! Song Jian said, pulling out his Tusk Fang Stinger and pouncing on rhe critically wounded bat-winged zombie. At this moment, the bat-winged zombie was covered in blood with only about thirty Vitality Points left. Its chest, back, and ribs were all marked with burns, and the broken wings on its back were still slowly oozing blood. Its appearance was quite miserable, but the frenzied aura it emitted was almost solidifying, like transparent flames that would ignite upon contact. Even Song Jian felt a heavy pressure when he got within three meters of it. The bat-winged zombie let out a beast-like roar from its throat and raised its right hand, causing a black mist to slowly emerge and condense into a huge iron axe in mid-air. The axe was over a meter long, with an extremely large face, dark and heavy like half of a round table. If one had to estimate its weight, it would be at least hundreds of pounds. But when held in the hand of the bat-winged zombie, it seemed as light as a toy. Whoosh- The bat-winged zombie swung its right hand, and the huge iron axe chopped down at Song Jian with the force of a mountain bearing down on him. The fierce wind pressure blew air apart, and for a moment, Song Jian felt like he was suffocating. Not daring to continue charging forward, Song Jian hurriedly dodged to avoid the attack. The iron axe almost grazed his cheek, slicing a three-inch long wound, and blood instantly stained half of his face. Damn, my face is ruined! For a moment, Song Jian was furious, and the murderous intent in his heart ignited like dry firewood soaked in oil. His eyes filled with bloodshot veins. I want you dead! With a low growl in his throat, he stabbed at the bat-winged zombies temple with his dagger. Bang! The iron axe of the bat-winged zombie chopped heavily onto the floor, with more than half of the blade cutting in. A crack over three feet long appeared on the ground, as this strike split the hollow slate between two floors. Sensing the sound of air breaking near its ear, the bat-winged zombie released its grip on the iron axe. In an instant, the axe embedded in the floor turned into a puff of black smoke. With a wave of its left hand, the black smoke reappeared in the palm of the bat-winged zombies left hand and transformed back into an iron axe. The large axe face acted like a shield, blocking Song Jians attack. Sparks flew with a clang, and Song Jian felt a soreness in his wrist. Bang- The bat-winged zombie clenched its right fist and punched towards Song Jians head. He had no time to dodge, so he had to endure the blow. With a muffled grunt, Song Jian felt as if half of his face had gone numb. A surge of force sent him flying five or six meters away. His blood sprayed in mid-air, leaving a ghastly trail. When Song Jian struggled to get up from the ground, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and even blood flowed from his ear and nostril. It looked like a small red snake trailing down his skin. His head buzzed, and his vision blurred. System: You are hit by LV10 Bat-Winged Zombie (Elite )s heavy attack, taking 68-29 points of damage for an actual damage of 39 points; System: You are currently in a concussion1 state, with a 50% decrease in vision, 30% decrease in accuracy, 10% decrease in attack, and 30% decrease in mobility, lasting for io seconds; Song Jian was shocked, his body seemed out of control, his feet feeling unsteady as if stepping on cotton. His hands waved wildly in the air, and as soon as he got up, he fell back down again. In this condition, it didnt matter if it lasted 10 seconds or just three seconds. He would die here. The bat-winged zombie, roaring and waving, pounced at him, and the chilling sound of the iron axe cutting through the air got closer and closer to his head. Chapter 153 - 153: 153: Strengthening Stone Chapter 153 - 153: 153: Strengthening StoneTranslator: 549690339 A dangerous glint appeared in Song Jians eyes. Since he couldnt stand, he decided to stay lying down; Falling backwards, his body slumped onto the floor. Song Jian felt like he was floating on the ocean, waves rippling around him. A buzzing filled his ears and his entire head throbbed painfully; His vision blurred, but he could still sense a dark shadow slamming towards his head; Song Jians hands forcefully pushed against the floor, causing his body to roll to the side. He heard a chilling whooshing sound as the dark, huge axe swept only two feet away from his cheek and embedded itself into the floor. The sharp essence of the axe was so fierce it even snipped a strand of hair on Song Jians forehead, leaving another bloody trail on his cheek; Song Jian lay on his back, staring at the sky. The bat-winged zombie bent over, its muscular arm clenched around the axe, looking at Song Jian who was less than a meter away. A smirk appeared on its face, revealing a blood-stained tusk fang, exuding an intimidating aura; Song Jians vision doubled, blurring significantly. The vertical eye on his forehead, which had been closed, had unknowingly begun to slowly open; Suddenly, Song Jians view became clear. With two blurry eyes and one clear one, the sensation felt chaotic. Song Jian decided instead to close both eyes and rely solely on the vertical eye to survey his surroundings; At this point, the bat-winged zombie was less than a meter away. The minute it loosened its grip, its body straightened and the axe, which had been embedded into the floor, turned back into a wisp of black mist and floated back to the zombies hand; Eye Kill! Whoosh- A silver light beam shot towards the bat-winged zombies chest. Instantly, Song Jian felt a headache so unbearable that he couldnt help but moan in pain; Roar- A look of fear flashed across the face of the bat-winged zombie. It attempted to leap towards Song Jian, but the silver light beam hit it accurately. With only a little over twenty vitality points left, the bat-winged zombie couldnt withstand this attack. Its airborne body suddenly lost all strength and was pushed back five to six meters by the silver beam, harshly crashing onto the floor; Sensing that he had hit the bat-winged zombie, Song Jian immediately stopped the Eye Kill skill, cradling his head and rolling around on the floor. It felt like a red-hot iron rod had been thrust into his head and was fiercely twisting it. The depletion of his mental strength was unbearably painful, as if his head was about to explode; After what felt like an eternity, the pain started to subside. At this point, Song Jians face was pale and his forehead was covered in sweat. He looked as though he had just been fished out of water C his clothes were soaking wet and there was a puddle of sweat underneath him; So, so painful, Song Jian held his head and heaved a sigh, lying flat on the floor and taking in deep breaths of fresh air; The effects of the concussion had finally worn off, now he only had to deal with the aftermath of his depleted mental strength. His head ached sporadically as if it was circled by an iron hoop; After resting for over half an hour, the pain started to gradually fade. Song Jian wished he could just collapse into bed and sleep deeply. He felt extremely sluggish; After lying on the ground for another ten or so minutes, Song Jian struggled to his feet. His mental strength had only recovered less than 5%. As long as he didnt use any skills that consumed his mental strength, he should be okay; Song Jian walked over to a small pile of black ashes, which were the remnants of the bat-winged zombies body. Scattered around the pile were several items, which Song Jian picked up one by one; Two zombie cores, a piece of cooking material Bat-wing Membrane, and two pieces of medicinal materials zombie Tusk Fang. The items dropped by the bat-winged zombie were mainly composed of materials, which made Song Jian feel slightly upset; sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if it was an injured Level 10 Elite Boss, dropping these items was a bit too much! Song Jian muttered, slightly annoyed. A Level 10 Boss dropping only white quality items was quite embarrassing; Huh, whats this? A Enhancement Stone? What does it do? Song Jian picked up the last item, a stone emitting a white glow. It was about the size of his fist and looked no different from a normal rock; Enhancement Stone (White), Usage: Enhances equipment below +3, boosting the properties of the equipment! Boosting equipment properties, not bad! Song Jians eyes lit up, his interest piqued; Looking at the Enhancement Stone, two options appeared before his eyes: Use and Destroy. After selecting Use, a screen appeared where he could select his equipment; Song Jian immediately selected Vertical Eye. This was the only silver quality equipment he had after the destruction of the rocket launcher. The attack power of the externally attached equipment Vertical Eye was the most powerful, so naturally, it should be enhanced first; This item is too high grade and cannot be enhanced! After clicking Vertical Eye, a line of red text appeared from the system; Damn, it cant be enhanced? Song Jian was stunned and furrowed his eyebrows; Re-selecting his equipment, Song Jian chose Tusk Fang Stinger, but the system quickly displayed a message that said, This item is too high grade and cannot be enhanced; Even blue quality is too high? It cant be that it can only enhance white-quality equipment. He subsequently tried the zombie commander armor, but predictably, it also couldnt be enhanced. Finally, he tried his rings and accessories, but none could be enhanced; After trying all his equipment, the only ones that could be enhanced were the white-quality Tree Spirit Legguards and 101 Tactical Helmet; As expected, a white-quality Enhancement Stone can only enhance white-quality equipment. This significantly decreases its value! Song Jian shook his head and nonchalantly clicked the Enhancement Stone onto the Tree Spirit Legguards; Tree Spirit Legguards (White) +1, Leather Pants, Equipment effect: Physical Defense +5, Vitality recovery speed increased by 35%; Equipment requirement: Level 5, Able to bring out of game: No After enhancing to level one, the Tree Spirit Legguards physical defense increased by two points and the Vitality recovery speed had improved by 5%. The enhancement was better than nothing; Song Jian took another look around and found nothing else. He went downstairs to summon his motorcycle, then headed back towards his Manor Castle; Upon returning to the castle, Song Jian saw that quite a few pieces of furniture had appeared, and in the small courtyard, green sprouts had started to grow on the Spirit Field; Master, youve returned! The butler stood by the castle gate, bowing respectfully as Song Jian approached; Gardener John and Carpenter Tammy also put down their tools and bowed towards Song Jian; Song Jian nodded slightly, and in a blink of an eye, appeared on the third floor of the castle. The third floor wasnt as empty as it had been before. A wooden bed had been prepared with quilts and pillows, and next to it were a set of wooden table and chairs, and a wardrobe. The simple furniture filled the room with the scent of wood and traces of life. Even the radio was placed on a wooden table; Song Jian let out a small smile, glanced around briefly, then fell heavily onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep; Chapter 154 - 154: 154: Weakness Potion Chapter 154 - 154: 154: Weakness PotionTranslator: 549690339 Sleep is the best way to recover mental strength, especially when Song Jian didnt have any potions for mental strength recovery. He slept until five or six in the afternoon. Only then did Song Jian wake up, fully invigorated. His stomach began to grumble. His hunger level had risen to 89%, and his stomach felt like it was on fire. Once hunger level rises above 80%, a characters attributes will decrease by 30%. If it increases to 90%, a characters attributes will decrease by 50%. Once it increases to 100%, a character will start to lose Vitality Points. Song Jian took out a piece of grilled meat and a bottle of clean mineral water from his bag and started to gulp it down. Master, are you awake? May I come in? The voice of the butler, George, came from outside the door. Uh-uh, George, come in, Song Jian choked a bit, and called out loudly. George pushed open the door, and Tammy and John carried a wooden table slowly in. Put it there! George pointed to a corner of the room. After Tammy and John placed the table in the specified position, they bowed to Song Jian and slowly retreated. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master, you can place a plant here, it will make the room feel more comfortable, George said with a slight smile. You handle the layout of the castle, do as you see fit, said Song Jian, glancing around the room with satisfaction. Then he pointed to the side of the radio and said, Put another table there. Of course, Master, it will be done quickly, George nodded, and with a moments hesitation said, Master, 1 think it would be advisable for us to hire a cook for our manor. That way, you wouldnt have to eat these coarse foods. A cook? Id like that! Song Jian was startled, then a bitter smile appeared on his face, A first-grade manor can only hire three servants, and weve already hired three. We dont have any more openings. For ordinary people, there is a limit, but Master, you are already level ten. If you become a professional, there will be no hiring limit, although it will cost 10% more each time. Of course, Butler George explained, you can also continue to upgrade the manor level. A second-grade manor can employ five servants. If I continue to upgrade the manor level, it wont attract an attack from monsters, will it? Song Jian asked with lingering fear. Of course not, as long as we have enough supplies, Master, you can keep upgrading without limit. Even if upgraded to a ten level manor, it will not attract monster attacks. George respectfully replied. I see, alright, 1 will upgrade the manor level as soon as possible. Song Jian nodded. After bowing to Song Jian, George slowly left the room and closed the door. It wasnt long before Song Jians hunger level dropped back down to below ten. Tammy and John brought in another table and placed it next to the radio. At this point, on the left of the room, there was a large bed. On the right, three wooden tables were arranged directly opposing the bed. There was an Engineering Crafting Table on one, a radio on the second, and the third was empty. Song Jian took out a briefcase from his bag and placed it on the empty table. He placed his right hand on the briefcase, and immediately, a green light appeared on the case, scanning Song Jians palm. The briefcase opened automatically revealing a set of complete Alchemy tools. A crucible, test tube, alcohol lamp, decomposition dish, decoction furnace, oh my goodness, this is a precise set of chemistry equipment! Astonishment crossed Song Jians face as he looked at the shimmering alchemy workbench. Portable Moveable Alchemy Workbench (Silver), Special Item, Usage Effect: Can produce various potions, increase success rate by 80%, enhance potion effect by 50%, has a certain chance of causing the created potion to mutate; Usage Condition: Mastery of Alchemy, These attributes are a bit exaggerated! A surprised smile appears on Song Jians face; just the potion-making success rate is increased by 80%, and he had learned Alchemy, a-level one Alchemy increases the success rate by 5%, just two more levels, and he can achieve a 100% potion-making success rate, its simply earth-shattering! Song Jian couldnt wait to give it a try. The only potion formula he currently master was for the Weakness Potion. The most important material for this potion was a Zombies tusks. Song Jian had eight zombie tusks in his bag, enough to make four Weakness potions. He put four solution mixtures and eight zombie tusks into the placement area of the workbench, four glass bottles into the output area, and Song Jian pressed the crafting button right away. Suddenly, the alchemy workbench surface emitted a silver glow, cloaking the entire workbench. Song Jian could see the workbench automatically decomposing, merging, blending, and brewing the ingredients. Soon, a gray liquid flowed out of the output, perfectly filling a glass bottle. In just ten short minutes, four bottles of Weakness Potion were completed, with the entire process being automated, requiring no intervention from Song Jian. Weakness Potion (Excellent): Inflicts a ranged attack on any target within six meters, causing 30 points of true damage, while weakening the targets defense by 35% for 65 seconds; Weakness Potion (Mutated): Inflicts a ranged attack on all targets within six meters, causing 30 points of true damage to all targets in the area, while weakening the targets defense by 35% for 65 seconds, causing a daze effect upon impact, lasting for one second; Hmm, this potion, its just Looking at the three enhanced potions and one mutated potion, Song Jian was extraordinarily satisfied with this silver-quality Portable Moveable Alchemy Workbench. The regular Weakness Potion only inflicts 10 points of true damage to the target, weakens their defense by 30%, and lasts for 60 seconds. The enhanced version of the potion boosts all attributes significantly. The mutated variant is even more terrifying. It not only changes from targeting single entities to area attacks but also causes daze effects. It will be surprisingly effective whether used for launching a preemptive strike or for escaping. Not bad, not bad. 1 thought 1 had been ripped off, but it turns out I made a huge profit. Hahaha! Song Jian laughed heartily. Right, I now also meet the conditions for crafting the T-11 High Explosive Hand Grenade, lets see what materials are needed for it. Saying this, Song Jian walked over to the Siege Crafting Table, and upon opening it, the option Craft a T-11 High Explosive Hand Grenade appeared on the screen of the Crafting Table. After clicking on the option, the required materials for crafting the high explosive hand grenades appeared. Wow, thats quite a lot of materials needed! Song Jian widened his eyes as he looked at the lengthy list of required materials displayed on the Crafting Table. Charcoal (3), Saltpeter (1), Sulfur (2), Suixing Silver (3), Refined Iron (5) Charcoal, saltpeter, sulfur, Suixing silver I have all these, they were all obtained in the subsidiary. But this refined iron, copper, stone wood, 1 dont have these five or six types of materials Song Jian frowned. The T-11 high explosive hand grenade is incredibly powerful, but it also requires a lot of materials. Song Jian only has two-thirds of the materials; one-third is still lacking. Forget it, Ill deal with that later. These materials must all come from mining. Opening the map, Song Jian sighed at the sight of a mine that was at least sixty to seventy kilometers away from him. To reach the mine, you have to cross the entire city. Even if you take the outer ring highway, its fraught with danger. Many places along the highway are closed, and some overpasses have even been cut off, requiring a detour; the number of creatures is no less than in the city, and the danger level is also not small. With Song Jians current strength, hes afraid to go there alone. Song Jian shook his head, put away the map, it looked like it was going to be a while before he could craft this T-11 High Explosive Hand Grenade.. Chapter 155 - 155: Selling Equipment Chapter 155: Selling Equipment Translator: 549690339 The workbench, engineering skills, blueprints were all there. Now lacking manufacturing materials, it seemed a bit of a wild goose chase. It looked like it will still be some time before acquiring the T-11 high-yield hand grenade; Well, now I have the Weakness Potion, it should be enough for most situations. Song Jian muttered to himself, turning around to glance at the pharmaceutical workbench. After thinking for a moment, he picked up the workbench, once again turning it into a briefcase, and placing it within his bag; This pharmaceutical workbench is portable and can be carried anywhere, allowing for the production of potions at any location. Its much more convenient than the typical siege weapon construction bench; The light outside the window gradually dimmed and the last ray of sunlight vanished as the sun sunk out of sight, returning the land to darkness; Thin clouds began to fill the sky, completely obscuring it. This happened almost every day. The moon only appeared at specific times, and only for a short duration, less than half an hour. This timing coincided with many monsters absorbing the essence of the moon; Having acquired the Hexagram Array Diagram of the Night Slayer, Song Jian now had the ability to absorb moon essence. Absorbing the moon essence could improve ones constitution. Song Jian had been absorbing for a few days, yet he didnt notice any increases in his attributes. He just felt more comfortable, as if impurities were being expelled from his body bit by bit; There must be benefits, so long as I persist, there will definitely be an improvement! Song Jian thought. However, every time he absorbed the moon essence, a desire to kill would well up in his heart. He would crave to charge into the monster horde with a blade, relishing in the thrill of slaughter. This made Song Jian somewhat wary. Once immersed in this pleasure of killing, it was easy to lose oneself, becoming a mindless killing machine; Song Jian sat cross-legged on the bed, listening to the sporadic roars of monsters outside the manor, quietly waiting for the moment the moon appeared. At midnight every day, the moon will appear for fifteen minutes Song Jian remained silent. As time passed, the Hexagram Star Array on his chest began to emit a faint glow. Unbeknownst to Song Jian, in his equipment inventory, a black stone tablet was also emitting a faint black light in concert with time; The manor fell silent. The butler George, the gardener and the carpenter had all rested. All the defensive measures of the manor were ready to spring into action. As soon as any monster crossed into the alert range of the defensive equipment, these arrow towers and catapults would automatically attack and kill the monsters; And the bodies and items dropped by the slain monsters, whether bodies or loot, were all dragged into the Spirit Field by the poisonous tree Alex to be used as nutrients; Caw, caw- A flock of blood crows flew out from the castle. They seemed to enjoy the poisonous tree Alex, always resting on it whenever they appeared; After a while, a strand of moonlight shone in through the window. Song Jian opened his eyes and willed himself to appear at the highest point of the castle; A strand of the silvery essence of the moon fell from the sky, melding into Song Jians body; Song Jian only felt a refreshing breath enter his body, flowing through his meridians and finally entering the Hexagram Star Array on his chest. After illuminating the Hexagram Star Array, it emerged again, integrating into Song Jians body; The refreshing breath that emerged from the Hexagram Star Array seemed more pure. The dim light radiating from the Hexagram Star Array pulsed in and out, like a beating heart; As the Hexagram Star Arrays light trembled faintly, an inexplicable desire to kill rose from the bottom of Song Jians heart. He became a little restless. However, the desire to kill surged abruptly, but it disappeared even faster. Song Jian now had the willpower to suppress this inexplicable urge; Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fifteen minutes vanished in an instant, the moon essence disappeared. Song Jian exhaled a turbid breath, mixed with fine grey impurities. If one didnt look closely, it would be hard to notice the impurities; Song Jian slowly opened his eyes, ready to return to the castle, only to suddenly notice a rainbow light in the distance illuminating a large area; Doomsday Supermarket! Song Jians eyes lit up and he instantly became excited. This rainbow light was identical to when the Doomsday Supermarket first appeared; In the game, its been over a month. Could it be that the Doomsday Supermarket appears once a month? Thinking of the endless items in the Doomsday Supermarket, Song Jians heart thumped wildly; Opening his bag, Song Jian checked his Doomsday Coins first, having less than five hundred. But he did have a fair amount of items to sell, a load of roasted and fried meat, freshly made potions, and more My goodness, I cant believe this thing hasnt sold yet, I almost forgot! Song Jian looked at the pair of equipment in the package that emitted a deep green light, slapping his forehead as he spoke. The items in the parcel, if gathered together, could easily be sold for more than two thousand Doomsday Coins. If he also sold this, Song Jian felt certain that he could get three thousand Doomsday Coins without any problem. The skills in the supermarket priced at three to five hundred no longer interest me. This time, 1 want to carefully pick and see if there are any skills related to the Swordsman Immortal profession. If I can get one or two more, I am ready to switch to the Swordsman Immortal profession at level 10! Song Jian thought to himself. Turning on the radio, a burst of static noise followed, and then it was quiet. Perhaps because of the evening, there were not many people still using the radio. Cough cough, this is the City of Hope, I have two level-io equipment to sell, if interested, name your price! Song Jian then announced the properties of the two pairs of gloves. There was silence on the radio. Song Jian waited before calling out twice more, still no one spoke, and he was somewhat disappointed. It seemed there were too few people at night. Sell to the Doomsday Supermarket? If those two guys knew I sold it to the Doomsday Supermarket, theyd probably kill me! Song Jian looked up from the window at the rainbow light outside, shaking his head. One thousand Doomsday Coins! Suddenly, a voice was heard on the radio. The voice was soft, like a whisper. One thousand Doomsday Coins? Song Jians eyes lit up. This price exceeded his expectations. He was hoping he could sell it for seven or eight hundred Doomsday Coins. Before Song Jian could even respond, the radio seemed to explode with a series of cursing and bidding noises! Old Soma, you old fellow are still awake this late! A thousand Doomsday Coins to buy a set of level-10 equipment, are you still sleepy? I will pay one thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins! One thousand five? I bid one thousand eight, immediate transaction, my address is Two thousand, 1 am the housekeeper for the Baron of Casia from the City of Sin. If you sell these two pieces of equipment to us, you will gain the Baron of Casias friendship Baron Casia? That ass-selling Bunny Lord? Do you think everyone likes his stinky ass? Two thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins! Two thousand eight hundred Doomsday Coins, who dare to insult Baron Casia like this, dare to give your name? This is a provocation to the entire Casia family! Three thousand Doomsday Coins, I am the Legion Commander of the Hurricane Legion, kiddo, Im waiting for your revenge, hahahaha! Three thousand two, even though complete sets are rare, these are only level-io equipment, transition equipment, the value cant be too high Three thousand five, idiots, level-io equipment can already be considered professional gear, and its a complete set, just for that skill alone, its worth this price! Listening to the cacophony of bidding voices on the radio, Song Jian suddenly felt a little breathless. The items he originally thought were worth only seven or eight hundred Doomsday Coins were bid up to over three thousand in just a few minutes. Song Jians eyes flickered and he immediately understood why no one had responded after he had called out several times. These NPCs, trying to be so crafty. They all thought that others were asleep and wanted to buy things at a low price- Chapter 156 - 156: Doomsday Blacksmith Shop Chapter 156: Doomsday Blacksmith Shop Translator: 549690339 Four thousand Doomsday Coinsif theres anything higher, Ill give up. Its just a Level 10 suit of weapons after all; anything over four thousand would be a bit unworthy! A seductive womans voice rang out through the radio. This voice seemed imbued with a magical power that made listeners itch inside, making them desperately want to see the woman speaking; As her voice emerged, a brief silence fell over the radio. After a moment, an elderly voice sounded: Ahem, since the Queen of Sin has spoken, these gloves are worth no more than four thousand Doomsday Coins. The Sola family is out of the bidding! The Cassia Family is out of the bidding! The Storm Legion is out of the bidding! Song Jian was surprised. It seemed that this so-called Queen of Sin must have unimaginable power; otherwise, she wouldnt have made so many people back off; However, four thousand Doomsday Coins already exceeded Song Jians psychological expectations, and he wouldnt feel discontent. Moreover, the other peoples bids on the radio had already become cautious at 3,800 Doomsday Coins. Alright then, I will sell these gloves to you. Song Jian couldnt help but speak politely; Good, Ill be at the manor outside the city for the next few days. You just need to send them to ***, and that will be fine. Wait, uh, well, 1 dont have any stamps right now. I dont know if you can send me a stamp first. Of course, the cost can be deducted from the sale price Song Jian said sheepishly; It seems like a little friend whos new to the game got lucky and dropped these gloves. Congratulations! Hehe, you just need to upgrade your mailbox to Level 3, and you can send mail without stamps. If youre short on Doomsday Coins, I can send you the payment first, said the Queen of Sin with a giggle; This guy, does she have a naturally enchanting voice? 1 cant take it; Hearing her laughter, Song Jian felt a surge of impulse from the bottom of his heart and couldnt help but change color; You, arent you afraid Ill take your money and not send the item? Song Jian suddenly asked, as if compelled; The radio fell silent, and only the faint sound of electrical noise could be heard. After a long while, the Queen of Sin spoke leisurely: Nobody in this world would dare take my money and not give me anything. 1 am the Queen of Sin, after all! Queen of Sin? Could it be that the Queen of Sin is the de facto ruler of the City of Sin? Song Jian had a flash of insight and suddenly thought of Count Qian Dahai, who lived in the inner city of the City of Sin; Before long, Song Jian received a system notification about new mail! He went to the mailbox, opened it, and saw four thousand Doomsday Coins exactly, not a single coin less. After Song Jian withdrew the coins, the four thousand gold coins were automatically divided into three portions, leaving only a little over 1,300 gold coins in his inventory; He opened his mailbox settings and saw that it required 300 Doomsday Coins to upgrade to a Level 2 mailbox. Song Jian clicked to upgrade directly, and the ordinary mailbox outside the courtyard immediately shone with a dazzling light; System: Your mailbox has been upgraded to Level 2, allowing you to retain 10 more mail messages; Upgrading to a Level 3 mailbox required 500 gold coins. The over 1,000 gold coins he had just acquired were quickly reduced to 500; System: Your mailbox has been upgraded to Level 3, allowing you to retain an additional 10 mail messages; you can also send mail without stamps, with a daily limit of 3 times; After Song Jian sent the gloves, he felt a sudden sense of relief. The pressure from the Queen of Sin was simply too great. In Doomsday, someone who could control an entire city had more power than a mayor, perhaps even a governor, in the real world; I still have 500 Doomsday Coins, which isnt too bad. Now, I have at least 3,500-3,600 Doomsday Coins to spend. I should be able to buy one or two good things! Song Jian became excited again at the thought; The place where the shimmering rainbow light shone was far from Song Jians manor. If it werent for the night when the colorful light seemed to illuminate the sky like a searchlight, Song Jian might not have noticed its existence; Standing at the highest point of Manor Castle and looking towards the colorful light, the straight-line distance was at least 50 or 60 kilometers, reaching deep into the city. The level of the monsters there was likely over Level 10, and the exact location was not yet clear; sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It should be near Weihu Park. Song Jian opened the map and secretly estimated the location. Thinking of this, Song Jian looked around, gritted his teeth, morphed into a dark cloud, and flew toward Weihu Park. It was nighttime, so riding a motorcycle would probably be faster, but it would also make too much noise and attract many monsters at night. If he rode a motorcycle, he wouldnt make it a few kilometers before being surrounded by monsters, and he wouldnt stand a chance of entering the Doomsday supermarketnot to mention keeping his life intact; Transforming into a dark cloud and hovering in the air as he slowly flew toward Weihu Park, Song Jian was cautious all the way, fearing another encounter with the bat-winged zombies he had seen the night before. The thought of that swarm of hundreds of Level 10 Elite Boss bat-winged zombies was haunting. If he encountered them in the air, there would be no chance of survival; Fortunately, Song Jian didnt encounter any flying monsters along the way. After an hour and a half, he arrived at Weihu Park without any incidents; At this time, a building covering five to six hundred square meters appeared out of nowhere on a vacant lot next to Weihu Park. The building looked and felt out of place with its surroundings; Looking down at the building emitting colorful light below, Song Jians brow furrowed. This building looked much smaller than the three-story Doomsday supermarket; Is this the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop? Song Jian looked at the huge characters on the building and couldn''''t help but be dumbfounded. How could there be such a building? Descending from the sky, Song Jian found that there were already five or six people standing at the entrance of the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. All of them were dressed in green or blue quality gear, and each persons level was above Level 7. It seemed that anyone who could come to Weihu Park at night was already among the elite players in this city ;?> Seeing Song Jian descend from the sky, the several players surrounding the entrance of the blacksmith shop showed curious expressions, looking Song Jian up and down. None of them, however, approached him or tried to strike up a conversation. The atmosphere in front of the blacksmith shop was somewhat eerie; *Ding Ding Ding-* From within the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop came the sound of metal clashing, as if someone was forging something; Song Jian looked around and was about to push open the door of the blacksmith shop when he noticed that the surrounding players were giving him a mocking smile. He hesitated and stepped back, choosing to wait patiently like the other players outside the door; After a long while, the clanging of metal from inside the blacksmiths shop ceased. The door swung open, and a muscular dwarf, his beard full of iron filings, emerged from inside; Chapter 157 - 157: Armed Miners Chapter 157: Armed Miners Translator: 549690339 [LV30 Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeenj(Elite), Vitality Points: 3800/3800, Characteristics: Super Strength, Super Defense, Super Resistance, Skills: ???, Title: Senior Blacksmith Seeing the revealed attributes floating above the dwarf blacksmiths head, Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected his opponent to be a level thirty elite boss. Having experienced this situation before, Song Jian understood that for monsters or NPCs above level ten, one needed corresponding skills, such as Reconnaissance, to examine their attributes. However, even with such skills, you could only see a portion of the targets attributes, not their entire set, unless your skill level was high enough; Blacksmith Aberdeen had concealed his skill and did not wish to reveal it publicly. Even with just the displayed attributes, people were already astonished; Aberdeen exuded an aura of fireworks smoke, carrying a shiny, glowing longsword in his hand. The sword looked similar to Song Jians Guardians Sword, except it was twice the size. It was probably a double-handed sword, yet Aberdeen held it effortlessly in one hand; Are blessed ones of this city really so rare? It seems I wont make much money this time, Aberdeen muttered under his breath; sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, his murmurs were as audible as a normal conversation, and several players nearby heard him clearly. Their faces displayed a mixture of emotions as they exchanged glances, seemingly conveying information with their eyes; Song Jian was also surprised by Aberdeens words, which revealed an obvious piece of information: there were players with similar divine statuses in other places as well; Could it be possible for players to arrive in other cities like those in the City of Sin? Or, are there more than one zombie-infested cities in this game? Song Jian wondered; *clap clap- Aberdeen swung his left hand, striking the blade of the double-handed sword with a resounding sound, attracting the attention of the surrounding players; You all did well by keeping quiet while I was forging. 1 like well-behaved children! Aberdeen smiled and continued, Then, this double-handed sword in my hand was just forged. You can have it at a discounted price starting from 500 Doomsday Coins, and the highest bidder wins! As he spoke, Aberdeens left hand gently grazed the blade, and seemingly using some skill, a faint white light enveloped the entire sword and then slowly faded away; The unremarkable longsword now radiated a blue glow with its attributes appearing before the several players; Keen Knights Longsword (Blue), Weapon, Double-handed Sword, Attack 36-49, Strength +2, Armor Break +1, Attack Speed increased by 10%, Special Effect: Charged Strike (active), charge for one second, deal 150% weapon damage to the target with a chance to knock back the enemy; Skill Cooldown: 10 seconds; Usage Requirement: Level 7, Cannot be taken outside of the game: No Among the blue quality weapons, this impressive sword could be considered a top choice. Though it didnt have any particularly extraordinary features, it was well-rounded with high attack power, decent attributes, and an additional attack skill. Song Jian felt that if they announced it on the radio, it could be sold for at least 1,000 Doomsday Coins; 500 Doomsday Coins! I want it! A player wearing metal chain armor, with a delighted expression in his eyes, shouted immediately; The double-handed knights sword isnt very useful to me, but my companion wants to choose a warrior profession, so he might be interested. Emmm, 550 Doomsday Coins! A player next to him, wearing leather armor and carrying a longbow, pondered and spoke after a moment; Only three or four players bid, and the prices didnt skyrocket. When one player offered 800 Doomsday Coins, no one challenged him further; Alas, what a loss. Just the materials for this sword cost nearly 500 Doomsday Coins! Aberdeen shook his head slightly and grumbled. It seemed the purchasing power of the blessed ones in this city was limited, so he was no longer interested in crafting more weapons for sale; After trading the longsword with the player who bid 800, Aberdeen shook his head and walked back to the blacksmith shop, seemingly intending to close the shop and retire for the day; *bang!* The door of the blacksmith shop closed, and the lights inside were extinguished. The colorful glow around the building faded, turning it into a rather inconspicuous establishment; Thank you, everyone! The player who bought the longsword raised his hands in appreciation to the others, a joyful smile on his face. He was the only one who gained something, while the rest had come to the blacksmith shop in vain; Your luck is quite good! If 1 were accustomed to using double-handed swords, 1 would have definitely competed with you this time, someone said, a bit frustrated; Sigh, who knew hed only sell one weapon! If only I had known, I wouldve competed as well. Even if this longsword was bought for 1,000 Doomsday Coins, it wouldnt be a loss. A level 7 blue-quality weapon could be sold out for 1,500 Doomsday Coins after some time when players level up! Ha, you would have to wait a while for that. Currently, players barely have money in their pockets. Its no wonder why the longsword was sold for merely 800 Doomsday Coins! The few players joked with each other as they left the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop, leaving Song Jian alone standing in front of the shop, daydreaming; Would someone who dares to name his shop after Doomsday just sell one weapon and leave? There has to be more, Song Jian thought as he stared at the darkened blacksmith shop; In other games, you could learn forging or mining skills in a blacksmith shop. 1 wonder if 1 can learn these skills in this Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. Having access to mining skills meant you could comprehend them as long as you found the ore, but unless you had a skill book, a mentor, or worked as a blacksmith in the real world, comprehending forging arts on your own was particularly difficult; As Song Jian stood outside the blacksmith shop for an hour with no movement inside, he couldnt help but feel anxious; Did I guess wrong, or is it that the dwarf blacksmith is dissatisfied with the players in this city and doesnt want to interact with them anymore? Song Jian wondered; Just as Song Jian hesitated and contemplated giving up, the door of the blacksmith shop suddenly opened, and the dwarf blacksmith Aberdeen came out; Little guy, why are you still standing here and not leaving? Aberdeen stared at Song Jian and asked in a deep voice; Um Dwarf sir, hello. I wanted to ask if you could teach me the forging arts to craft equipment? Upon seeing Aberdeen, Song Jian was overjoyed internally, but he displayed a polite demeanor as he bowed and asked; Aberdeen looked Song Jian up and down before saying abruptly, Young man, have you ever heard of the combat profession Armed Miner? Chapter 158 - 158 Obsidian Chapter 158: Obsidian Translator: 549690339 Armed Miner? At a first glance, its not quite mainstream profession, is it? Roughly translated, its probably a miner who can fight, right? Just like a King among Beggars no matter how gloried it sounds, its still a mining job, eh? Just adding the word Armed in front makes it extraordinarily high-end? Ive never heard of it. Could you explain this combat profession to me? Song Jian inquired respectfully. Even seemingly worthless professions deserve respect because after all, this guy is a Combat Mentor, and hes hinting at some progress in my main task. In this city teeming with monsters, finding a Combat Mentor is certainly a tough challenge. Hahahaha, this profession has remarkable combat abilities and is also skilled in mining. They can identify various types of ores and often stumble upon unexpected benefits. Aberdeen said with a face full of smiles, So, what do you think, lad? If youre willing to take on the Armed Miner profession, 1 can simplify your test task. How does that sound? Studying Aberdeens pyramid-scheme-entrepreneur-like face, Song Jian shook his head, I havent decided on any combat profession yet. 1 want to learn more before 1 decide! Well then Aberdeens smile faded, replaced by a serious look. He looked Song Jian up and down, muttering under his breath, In that case, I must choose your task more carefully Aberdeens right hand was constantly swiping in the air, as if there was a screen displaying a list of tasks for him to choose from. Gather Obsidian, thats a good task. Ill pick this one for you. This will also give you a taste of the allure of the Armed Miner profession! Aberdeen chose a task, his eyes sparkling. System: Combat Mentor Aberdeen has issued you a test task: Gather Obsidian. Task requirements: Collect loo units of obsidian and earn Aberdeens approval. Task rewards: Gain Aberdeens trust and receive information about the Armed Miner profession. Penalties: Loss of Aberdeens affection, reducing his favorability towards you to indifferent. Accept! Mentor, where can I find Obsidian? The city mines are just too far from here Song Jian said, a bit uneasy. Take out your map. Ill mark the locations where you can mine! Aberdeen replied. Song Jian smiles faintly. He had speculated that besides the mine, there must be other places in the city where ores could be collected. After he handed the map over, Aberdeen lightly marked a few spots and returned the map to Song Jian. You just need to go to any of these locations, and youll be able to mine obsidian. You might even stumble upon other, more valuable ores. If you do, you can sell them to me. 111 give you a good price. Aberdeen added, However, be careful. These places are just like the mines C filled with monsters. Youll have to eliminate the surrounding monsters to mine! Song Jian glanced at the map, nodded to Aberdeen, and started walking to the nearest mining location. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, Aberdeen shook his head slightly and stepped back into the smithy, shutting the door behind him. Song Jian quickly arrived at the location closest to him, an abandoned subway entrance. The entrance, which used to be an entrance to the citys No. 2 subway line, was now covered in green vines, concealing the entrance. Peeling back the vines, a pitch-black entrance came into view. Chilly winds blew out from the subway passageway, accompanied by the low growls of monsters within, making ones hair stand on end. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Phew, I hope the level of these monsters isnt too high! Song Jians heart pounded with fear. Its the unknown thats truly terrifying. After a moment of hesitation at the subway entrance, Song Jian stepped onto the dimly lit stairs. The ivy quickly closed back up over the entrance, the last sliver of light disappearing. Alone, Song Jian slowly descended the stairs. It was pitch-black, one couldnt see their hand in front of their face. A mere thirty-meter staircase took Song Jian more than twenty minutes, as he had to carefully sense his surroundings with every step taken. At the bottom of the stairs was a spacious corridor lined with shops selling a variety of things on either side; In the middle of the corridor, the sign for a store was lit up, illuminating a large part of the area. Intrigued, Song Jian made his way towards this store; The store appeared to be a convenience store which wasnt very big, just about fifty square meters or so. At the entrance of the convenience store, as Song Jian approached, the glass door opened automatically and a welcome music started to play; Apart from the surrounding wall displays, there were no people in the store, indicating an unmanned convenience store. Walking in, Song Jian began to look around; The items at the front were various foods and drinks, which could reduce hunger and thirst and increase temporary attributes. Checking his inventory, he still had plenty of food, but not much water left; Mineral Water (White): Beverage, effects: reduces 45 points of thirst, increases spirit points recovery rate by 10%; Price: 10 Doomsday Coins Red Bull Drink (White): Beverage, effects: reduces 50 points of thirst, immediately recovers 30 spirit points; Price: 30 Doomsday Coins Freshly Squeezed Juice (White): Beverage, effects: reduces 55 points of thirst, increases defense by 5 points for 30 minutes; Price: 45 Doomsday Coins Just the beverages alone were over a dozen types each with different attributes, but the prices werent exactly cheap; Song Jian spent over a thousand Doomsday Coins and bought out all the beverages in the convenience store. Although these drinks were expensive, they were rare. If he didnt use them, he could resell them and make a good profit; Compared to the beverages, the food here had much worse attributes. Even his roasted or fried meat fare was better. After a brief glance, Song Jian lost interest in the food here; Beyond the food and drinks, the next cabinet was filled with various gathering tools including pickaxes, Fine Iron Pickaxes, mineral detectors, and mining ropes. Song Jian even spotted an automatic mining robot, but the price of ten thousand Doomsday Coins made him balk. It was too expensive. He wondered whether the minerals mined by this robot could ever cover its cost; Out of these tools, Song Jian only spent three hundred Doomsday Coins to buy a mineral detector and merely glanced at the rest without buying anything; The next display cabinet was filled with rows upon rows of weapons. All kinds of pistols, assault rifles, and even infantry landmines, hand grenades, and explosives. However, all these items were white quality items with low damage and average attributes. After some hesitation, Song Jian ultimately decided against buying them; If he bought all these items and sold them to other players, he could possibly earn a couple hundred Doomsday Coins, but Song Jian was only left with a little over two thousand Doomsday Coins, and he couldnt possibly afford to buy them all. Furthermore, itd be time-consuming to resell all these items and he wouldnt earn much money from it. Song Jian didnt want to become a full-time trader, so he just had a quick look and then turned to leave; Upon arriving at the last display cabinet, Song Jians eyes lit up. There was only one type of item in this cabinet and there were just three of them. The price was exorbitantly high, but Song Jian did not hesitate to buy one; After looking around the entire convenience store and finding nothing else of interest, Song Jian turned around and left, heading towards the subway station viewing platform; There will be another chapter at eight, well, everyone, please wait a bit! Chapter 159 - 159: Blood Essence Stone Chapter 159: Blood Essence Stone Translator: 549690339 Song Jian bought a machine called Ore Processing Machine, which combines crushing, decomposition, and extraction functions, allowing the ore to be directly refined into corresponding products; For example, putting in a unit of iron ore will directly decompose it into a metal iron ingot, and putting in a gold ore will directly obtain a complete piece of gold; The ore processing machine looks like a rectangular metal box, more than half a persons height. When in use, it must be taken out of the inventory and can be put back into the inventory when not in use, making it very convenient. This item is also extremely expensive, costing two thousand Doomsday Coins, which ordinary players cannot afford; Song Jian had a profound understanding of the price of materials and finished products after his first contact with the Doomsday supermarket. Selling a piece of zombie meat could only earn one Doomsday Coin, but making it into fried meat or grilled meat would be worth twenty to thirty Doomsday Coins, a twenty to thirty times increase in price; Obviously, if selling ore, it can only be considered as materials, and the price will definitely be very low, but if decomposing the finished product, the price will naturally increase accordingly; With the help of the light from the convenience store, Song Jian walked towards the subway platform. After walking a few hundred meters, a faint light appeared in front of him. When he got closer, he found that it was the ore from the subway tracks on both sides, emitting faint light; What used to be concrete passages on both sides of the tracks were now covered by a layer of rock, with colorful lights glowing inside, making them look dreamy and beautiful; In the depths of the subway track, Song Jian saw a heavily corroded subway that had derailed and lay horizontally in the tunnel, covered in a thick layer of green moss; Song Jian jumped down from the platform onto the rails and took out a palm-sized compass, exploring left and right; he had just bought it from the convenience store. It was an Ore Detector that could detect ores within a range of three meters; The Ore Detector looks like a radar with a metal shell and a transparent glass layer on the front. There is a pointer in the center, and under the pointer is an LCD screen displaying a thin line C like a life detector in a hospital, constantly making small jumps. As Song Jians position changed, the pointer of the Ore Detector also kept shaking; Song Jian walked along the rocks on both sides of the subway track. After walking about five or six meters, the Ore Detector suddenly issued a series of rapid beeps, and the pointer swiftly jumped to the far left. At the same time, the constantly jumping line on the LCD screen below the pointer began to jump violently; Song Jian followed the direction indicated by the pointer and found a rock wall emitting red light. As he moved up and down this rock wall, the entire Ore Detectors glass screen suddenly emitted a gentle green light when his left hand was one meter above the ground; This is it! Song Jian put away the Ore Detector and punched the rock wall; Bang, bang, bang- Cracks appeared on the hard rock wall, and debris flew. Song Jian felt a slight stinging sensation in his fist. It seemed that it would be more difficult than collecting rocks; After punching for about ten minutes, a red light emerged from the rock wall and entered Song Jians inventory; System: You have collected one unit of Blood Essence Stone, and your Mining Skill experience points increased by 25 points; Blood Essence Stone? Song Jians eyes lit up. To upgrade the Blood Pool from level one to two, he needed a hundred units of Blood Essence Stone. He originally thought about buying it, but the Blood Essence Stone was too expensive, so he put the matter aside. Unexpectedly, he could gather Blood Essence Stone here, which is a delightful surprise; Blood Essence Stone (White): Material, can be used for enchantment, engineering, and potion-making; Usage requirement: Possess the corresponding production skills; Looking at the Blood Essence Stone in the inventory that emits a faint red glow, Song Jian thought to himself, The application of Blood Essence Stone is really extensive, no wonder the price is so expensive. Could this be a Blood Essence Stone vein? If so, 111 be rich. Taking out the Ore Detector, Song Jian continued to explore; The Ore Detector was easy to use and accurately found the precise location of the ore, but it took a lot of time. In more than half an hour, Song Jian had only collected three units of Blood Essence Stone; Id better finish the test mission first, as long as 1 know the location of the gathering site, Ill be able to gather Blood Essence Stone sooner or later, Song Jian thought to himself. He gave up the red ore in this area and walked deeper into the tunnel along the tracks; Obsidian should be an ore emitting black light, and soon, Song Jian saw that on the rock wall beside the sideways train, there was indeed a black glow; He jumped on the train, took out the Ore Detector, and started searching; The Ore Detector could detect the specific location of the ore but not the type of ore it was, so Song Jian could only guess that Obsidian should be in this black-glowing area based on the name of the ore; Beep, beep, beep- The Ore Detector made a rapid sound again. Following the direction of the pointer, Song Jian stepped towards the middle of the train; This is it! Seeing the Ore Detector emit a gentle green light, Song Jian smiled and punched the rock wall; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly felt a slight tremor under his feet, followed by a deep growl that came from the train carriage below; Monster! A light flashed in Song Jians mind, and he quickly put away the Ore Detector, drew his dagger, and prepared to jump down; Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom- A big hole suddenly burst open in the compartment below him, and a dry arm stretched out from the hole, tightly grabbing Song Jians ankle; Then, a strong force came through, and the monster below seemed to want to pull him into the carriage; Song Jian frowned, and his body instantly turned into a cloud of black mist, floating upward; The monster reached out and groped around twice more. When it realized that it had lost Song Jian, it furiously roared and snarled, grabbed the metal around the hole with both arms, and forcefully tore to the sides. In a short while, it had torn a large hole large enough for a person to pass through; Soon, a zombie with a bare upper body crawled out of the hole and roared at the black mist above; This zombies body surface was covered with a thick layer of scales, emitting a dark glow as if it were draped in iron armor. Even its cheeks were covered with fingernail-sized scales; LV10 Armored Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 1100/1100, Features: Super Defense, Skills: ???? A level 10 Elite Boss, this will be a bit difficult! Song Jian stared at the roaring Boss below and felt a little overwhelmed. He came here not to fight monsters and kill Bosses, but to mine ores. However, without killing the Boss in front of him, he couldnt continue the mining process; If my Rocket Launcher wasnt broken, dealing with this Boss wouldnt be that difficult, but now Song Jian hesitated for a moment, controlling his body and gradually descending towards the Boss; Chapter 160 - 160: Duel to the Death Chapter 160: Duel to the Death Translator: 549690339 sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Morphing into Dark Cloud, duration 60 seconds, cooldown 30 minutes. Under Dark Cloud form, it consumes 1 point of Mental Strength per second. The state can be dispelled at any time, and cooldown begins after dispelling; While in Dark Cloud form, Song Jian is immune to physical damage. His magical resistance increases by 100%, and every ten seconds he deals damage (30+200%*Mental Strength) to any target within the cloud; Song Jian currently has 7 points in Mental Strength. This means, within 60 seconds, Song Jian could deal over two hundred and fifty points of damage to the Armored Zombie; A swirl of dark mist envelops the Armored Zombie. An injury of forty-three points emerges from above the zombies head. Seeing this, Song Jian feels relieved. It seems that the Armored Zombie only has strong physical defenses. Its Mental Strength is quite weak, or it would not have sustained such mental damage; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The Armored Zombie senses its enemys presence nearby but is unable to trace him. It swings its arms violently in all directions, hitting nothing but air, stone walls, and the rotten subway carriage. The intense force their swings create rips through the air; Song Jians feeling is peculiar, like he is hugging the Armored Zombie tightly with both arms, but the creature cant touch him at all. Boom C The Armored Zombie wildly swings its fists, striking the nearby rocks with a loud echo; From its mouth, it continuously emits beast-like growls. During this moment, the Armored Zombie is clearly flustered. It has never experienced something like this before, being able to sense an enemy and take damage from them, without even being able to touch the enemys clothes; With a misstep, the Armored Zombie rolls down from the subway carriage and crashes heavily onto the rail track. Crack, the Armored Zombie roars, grabbing and pulling the rail track. It breaks off a chunk of rail track thats two to three meters long. The rotten rail track has become brittle, snapping into two from either side. The Armored Zombie takes the broken piece and swings it all around; The sixty seconds pass quickly. The Vitality Points of the Armored Zombie drop by one-fifth. The surroundings are now a mess. A large section of rocks around have been shattered. The ground is filled with glowing rocks, and the subway next to them has been blasted open to reveal a few large holes. The carriage on one side has been split entirely. As Song Jians Dark Cloud form reaches its final few seconds, he flies seven to eight meters away from the Armored Zombie, reverting to human form; The Armored Zombies blazing eyes pierce through Song Jian. The formerly irrational creature becomes even more insane. Grabbing the rail track in its hand, it fiercely smashes it towards Song Jian; Song Jian ducks low, as the rail track whizzes over his head, the forceful wind messing his hair. With his right hand on the ground, a milky-white orb shaped like a tusk quickly forms; Earth Teeth Assault! Whoosh, whoosh- The sounds of sharp objects breaking through the air suddenly interrupt the silence. Leaving a straight mark on the ground, it charges towards the Armored Zombie; Bam! A loud bang C the tusk-shaped orb hits the Armored Zombie hard, the strong energy throwing it up in the air. Its body collides with the subway carriage; Squeak- lhe unpleasant sound of breaking echoes. The Armored Zombies body embeds itself into the carriage. A thirty-one point damage mark appears from overhead; Wow, its defense really is super strong. My Earth Teeth Assault skill only dealt thirty-one points of damage. Its like it has a built-in function to halve the damage! Song Jians cheeks twitch a couple of times, looking at the Armored Zombie struggling to escape from the carriage metal. He suddenly feels this might be a tough fight; Will I really be able to kill this thing?1 A question mark emerges in Song Jians mind, though for now, he has no other choice but to fight; Song Jian tightly clutches the Tusk Fang Stinger. A silver light gleams endlessly on the blade as Invisible Sword Qi keeps amassing around the blade; However, Song Jian dares not to use up all of his Invisible Sword Qi. The Tusk Fang Stinger is his only smooth weapon at the moment. If it gets damaged again, Song Jian wont bear the loss; Lets do it! Song Jian flies into a sudden rage. His eyes filled with bloodshot veins as if theyre blazing fires. He lets out a beast-like roar from his throat and throws himself at the Armored Zombie; Seeing Song Jian charging at it, the Armored Zombie takes a leap, appearing three meters ahead. It throws a punch at Song Jian; Faced with the zombie s punch, Song Jian successfully dodges it by bending down. And just like the deadly fangs of a venomous snake, he stabs his dagger right into the zombies chest; The dagger strikes the black scales on the Armored Zombies body, causing a spark of fire to erupt. A three-point damage floats up from the top of the zombies head; Song Jian is taken aback. These scales are like a thick layer of armor on the Armored Zombie. If he cant penetrate these scales, itll be difficult for Song Jian to inflict any significant damage; The Armored Zombie swings a counterpalm, hitting Song Jian squarely on his back and flinging him five to six meters away; Song Jians eyes are blood-red, as if fiery flames are burning inside them. He rolls over to get up, kneeling on the ground. Blood is already gushing from the corner of his mouth. His face is somewhat contorted with pain. Watching the Armored Zombie lunging at him, Song Jian pulls out a potion from his bag and throws it at the zombie; Weakness Potion (Superior): Carries out a ranged attack against any target within six meters, inflicting 30 points of true damage while weakening the targets defense by 35% for 65 seconds; As the potion shatters in mid-air, a puff of gray smoke engulfs the Armored Zombie. Tiny granules invisible to the naked eye burrow into the zombie s body. They are like bloodthirsty tiny insects, infiltrating the Armored Zombie s body through the gaps between its scales. In no moment, the Armored Zombies body is covered in a faint gray glow; Having thrown the Weakness Potion, Song Jian once again charges at the Armored Zombie fearlessly. This time, there is no other thought in his head except tearing his enemy into pieces; This time, Song Jians dagger easily penetrates the Armored Zombies scales. Nearly half of the blade stabs into the zombies body. Feeling the pain, the Armored Zombie also shows signs of insanity. It swings its fists frantically as if wanting to squash Song Jian into a pulp; Facing the heavy fist of the Armored Zombie looming overhead like a huge mountain, Song Jian has a sudden stroke of insight. He swings his left hand upward forcefully, releasing a dazzling silver Sword Qi from his index finger that cuts sideways across the zombies fist; Chapter 161 - 161: Escaped Unexpectedly Chapter 161: Escaped Unexpectedly Translator: 549690339 With barely any resistance, a glittering silver sword stroke sailed effortlessly through, severing the right arm of the Armored Zombie at the elbow. Clang- The severed arm fell to the ground, making a sound akin to a metallic impact. Cant believe its this powerful? Song Jian expressed his surprise. He knew that even though the physical defense of the Armored Zombie had dropped by 35%, compared to an ordinary tenth-level elite boss, its defense was much stronger. He hadnt expecting that the ability Sword Finger would directly cut off its arm. Taking advantage of the Armored Zombies painful roar, Song Jian created distance and took a swig of a newly purchased beverage he retrieved, his partially diminished Spirit Points had started to gradually replenish. The Armored Zombie, having lost an arm, became even more fearsome and enraged, its body even beginning to whirl with a black aura. Suddenly, a ghastly howl echoed throughout the subway tunnel. The scales on the Armored Zombies body emitted a grey aura, and its form surged like a feral beast towards Song Jian, its left arm swinging, the gale of its strike sweeping towards Song Jians head. Song Jian ducked his body lower to dodge, then charged forward swiftly. He slipped under the Armored Zombies ribs to get behind it. In the course of his forward dash, his right hand held a dagger horizontally, and aiming at the zombies ribs C he stabbed mercilessly. The sharp dagger easily cut through the somewhat curved and dried scales. A scar more than three inches long appeared under the Armored Zombies ribs, at the same time, a damage of over twenty points exploded above its head. Song Jian repeatedly launched the Tusk Fang Stinger, capitalizing on the huge drop in the Armored Zombies defense to slash multiple wounds on its body. Originally solid scales now easily broke apart, and in no time, over a half of the scales on its body had been slashed off, shattered into fragments. The Armored Zombie roared in anger, swinging its fists hard, the resulting force hitting the nearby rock wall. The hard rock wall which was radiating a black light, emitted a crisp shattering sound, instantly leaving a huge hole punched by the Armored Zombie. The shattered rocks flew in all directions. The Armored Zombie took advantage of this, grabbing a handful of broken rocks and hurling them backward, instantly covering a large area. The shattered rocks, like bullets, left behind black traces in the air that slowly disappeared. Song Jian, caught off guard, was hit by two pebbles the size of fingernails, causing his charge towards the Armored Zombie to stall momentarily, while he involuntarily spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Looking at the figure in front of him, much stronger than an ordinary human, a ruthless look flashed through Song Jians eyes. He pointed his left index finger forward. Whoosh- A three-meter-long silver Sword Qi stabbed into the ribcage of the Armored Zombie, quickly sinking deep into its body. Even though the silver Sword Qi lasted less than a second, the damage it caused to the Armored Zombie was massive. Explode! The five-layered Poison Mark activated, causing over a hundred points of damage to appear above the Armored Zombies head. A stench-filled black fluid gushed out from the wound, covering half of the zombies body. The Armored Zombie, with its right arm severed at the elbow, its defense greatly reduced, its body covered in blood and suffering from numerous wounds, appeared in an extremely sad state. However, the ferocity it exuded was akin to a wounded beast, even in death it desired to bite Song Jian. With one hand on the ground and another gripping his dagger, Song Jian kept his eyes fixed on the Armored Zombie at a distance. His vitality rose visibly. His Vitality Points, which originally reduced to one-half, was nearing 80%, and his Spirit Points had also recovered to around 65%. Roar- The Armored Zombies roar echoed in the tunnel, the sound causing a prickling sensation in Song Jians ears. Looking at the Armored Zombie charging towards him, a thin vertical line on Song Jians forehead slowly opened, revealing the Vertical Eye. It shone with a brilliant light, piercing through the dim tunnel like a brilliant silver gem. Whoosh- A silvery beam shot out from the vertical eye. Upon seeing this beam, the Armored Zombies body instinctively trembled. The previous two silver Sword Qi had already made it feel the threat of death. Now, another silvery beam was shot towards it. Despite its ferocity and aggression, the Armored Zombie felt a chill run through it. The silvery beam shot out from the vertical eye was not less powerful than the Sword Finger, but it lacked the sharpness. The beam hit the chest of the Armored Zombie and did not go all the way through. Instead, it seemed like an electrical welding, with countless silvery rainbows blossoming continuously, pushing the Armored Zombie back against the rock wall behind it. A series of damage numbers burst out from above the head of the Armored Zombie. The Spirit damage was okay, but the physical damage had been weakened by the opponents defense. Even with a reduction of 35% of the damage, the physical damage that could originally burst out forty to fifty points was now reduced to just over thirty points. -71 -68 -75 Five seconds later, the silver beam from the vertical eye on Song Jians forehead disappeared, and a hint of fatigue appeared on his face. Now, only a dozen or so spirit points were left, but all of it was worth it. The Armored Zombie had taken close to three hundred points of damage this time, and a bowl-sized wound was burned into its chest area. Scales and flesh had all disappeared, revealing several cracked ribs and a black heart behind them that had already stopped beating. Earth Teeth Assault! With over 500% recovery speed for Vitality Points, the skills that consumed Vitality seemed almost negligible to Song Jian now. He would use these skills as soon as their cooldown time was up. The Tusk Fang-shaped spirit cluster made a sharp sound as it tore through the air, ruthlessly hitting the Armored Zombie. Its left leg made a crisp fracture sound, and its massive body wobbled as it knelt down on one knee. The effect of the Weakness Potion had worn off. The Armored Zombies body surface had returned to its original dark metallic luster. Just then, another potion was thrown at the Armored Zombie. With a bang sound, the Armored Zombie was once again enveloped in a gray fog. As it felt its body gradually weaken, the Armored Zombie roared to the sky in unwillingness. Its blood-red eyes stared fiercely at Song Jian for a few seconds, as if to imprint his face on its mind. A sense of dread crept into Song Jians mind. This guy seemed to want to escape! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sure enough, the Armored Zombie, relying on a broken leg and its remaining limbs, jumped up like a beast and started running towards the deeper part of the tunnel. Song Jian lifted his foot and chased after the Armored Zombie. He had worked so hard, and he wouldnt feel at ease unless he killed it. After chasing for over a hundred meters, Song Jian noticed that the sounds made by the Armored Zombie were getting further and further away. He couldnt help but think to himself: Does this guy still run so fast despite half of his limbs being useless? Just as Song Jian was about to give up, he suddenly heard the painful screams of the Armored Zombie in the distance. Next, the system told him he had gained over 600 Experience Points. Did someone just kill the Boss up ahead? Song Jian was startled and immediately became more cautious. Chapter 162 - 162: Ratman Miner Aekte Chapter 162: Ratman Miner Aekte Translator: 549690339 Song Jian cautiously advanced several meters along the subway rails, finally spotting the body of the Armored Zombie lying across the track. Its body was slowly burning to black ashes, and several items were scattered around him. The one who killed it actually didnt take the opportunity to take the spoils? Song Jian was a bit surprised; the other party had dealt the final blow to the Armored Zombie, and was entitled to seize spoils of battle. Next to the Armored Zombies corpse, a small figure stood, resembling a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old child, about 1.2 to 1.3 meters tall. When Song Jian drew closer, he jumped in surprise: this person looked like a giant rat walking upright. Clasping his dagger, Song Jian seemed a bit tense. Greetings, human youngster. Dont be nervous, Im just a miner. The rat person surprisingly could speak: My name is Eckert Claw. I killed the Zombie when he charged at me while 1 was mining. I didnt know it was your prey. For this, 1 offer my apologies and hope for your understanding. Rat-person Eckert bowed to Song Jian, his right hand on his chest, bending towards Song Jian in respect. Song Jian didnt speak, staring at the rat-persons head. Soon, rat-person Eckerts attributes were revealed. LV30 Rat Miner Eckert (Elite), Vitality Points: ???, Traits: ???, Skills: ??? Apart from the level, race, profession and name, all the other properties were question marks, clearly hidden by Eckert. However, Eckerts entire attribute bar was light green, indicating that Eckert and Song Jian had a friendly relationship and wouldnt attack Song Jian unprovoked. Seeing this, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. Although his Vitality Points had fully restored after the fight, his Mental Strength was already on the brink. His battle power had drastically diminished, and even if in full form, he could not possibly match a level 30 Elite Boss. Hello, Mr. Eckert, Im pleased to meet you here. As it happens, Im also here to mine. Song Jian extended his right hand, giving Eckert a greeting. Oh, youre also a miner? What a coincidence! Eckerts eyes lit up, a hint of a smile on his face. Seeing a rat grin at you made Song Jian feel a bit bizarre, but he didnt show it on his face. Come, human lad, these are your spoils and should be yours. 1 again apologize for my recklessness. Eckert said with a smile. Dont say that. If it wasnt for you, the creature might have escaped. 1 am grateful to you for killing it and these spoils include your share as well, Song Jian hastily replied. Haha, it was just a level 10 monster. The items it dropped arent really useful to me. Moreover, this monster had been in the mine for too long, and almost all it dropped were ores. For a miner, theres nothing more common than ores. Rat-person Eckert burst out laughing. This time, Song Jian didnt refuseinstead, he nodded at Eckert and picked up all the items dropped by the Armored Zombie Boss. Three units of Obsidian and five units of Bloodstone, along with five or six other types of ores. Among these, two of them were materials for Song Jian to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenades, which brought him considerable joy. Hm? Theres even an equipment piece, Song Jian said, somewhat surprised, as he picked up a gauntlet. Miners Glove (White), Main Hand Weapon, Equipment Effect: Attack 1-1, enhances mining efficiency by 50%, automatic ore detection. Usage Condition: Level 10. Can the equipment be carried out of the game: Yes. It was another piece of equipment that could be taken out of the game, but for Song Jian, it seemed more useful inside the game. Equipping it means 1 cant use the dagger. Switching weapons during a battle would take a few seconds. Song Jian thought after stretching his fingers with the Miners Glove on. So you are a God Favored, and you have not yet taken up a profession! Rat-person Eckert eyed Song Jian up and down in surprise, exclaiming aloud. Yes, my name is Song Jian. Nice to meet you, Ekt! Song Jian said with a slight smile. Impressive, it seems youre quite powerful. Otherwise, you wouldnt have ventured here alone. You should know that even the weakest monsters here are level ten Ekt wore a face of admiration. Song Jians expression froze. The minimum level here is ten? Ekt gave a slight smile to Song Jian, pulled out a pickaxe emitting a faint golden glow, and began to strike the rock wall. Song Jian noticed that within a few minutes, five or six streaks of various colored light flew into Ekt. Are miners able to mine this fast? Song Jian was taken aback, but he quickly moved on and began to explore. The mining glove could automatically prospect, similarly to a prospector. On the back of the glove, there is a similar device. However, the range of the mining glove was slightly larger than the prospector, reaching five meters. The mining glove increased mining speed by 50%. A level 5 Mining Skill could also improve efficiency by 30%. Beating the wall with his fist, Song Jian could collect a piece of ore in just a few minutes. His speed wasnt slow, but when compared to Ekt, it was like heaven and earth. These gloves are quite impressive! Song Jian said excitedly as he touched the mining glove on his right hand. Thats just a novice mining gadget. For a true miner, its nothing more than a toy. Ekt suddenly remarked. Truthfully, Im not a miner. But, these gloves are quite useful to me, Song Jian chuckled. As an armed miner, Id be glad to give you some advice regarding mining. 1 dont know if youre interested in listening to my ramblings? Ekt suddenly offered. Armed miner? Really? Id love to know more about this profession. If you could explain it to me, Id be extremely grateful. Song Jian exclaimed, surprised and excited to have encountered an armed miner here. However, looking at Ekt, his combat strength didnt seem too powerful. An armed miner is still a miner at their core, whose primary profession is to gather various ores. Wherever there is a mine, there are armed miners. Ekt placed his faintly golden-glowing pickaxe aside, sat cross-legged on a rock, and took out a box of cigarettes. He lit one up. Seeing a giant rat smoking a cigarette in such a stylish manner, Song Jian felt this image was strange and off-beat. However, the more precious ores a mine produces, the more dangerous it is. This forces miners to learn some self-defense martial arts, hence the origin of the armed miner. A novice armed miners core skill is the Mining Skill. Only those with level ten or above Mining Skill are worthy of calling themselves miners. Additionally, there are dozens of skills related to Mining Skill, which include Prospecting Skill, Ore Seeking Skill, and Ore Identification Skill. As for self-defense martial skills, the core skill is Magma Body Refining Skill. It can absorb energy from various ores to strengthen oneself. With Magma Body Refining Skill as the core, many other martial skills can be developed, which you will need to choose again when you reach level thirty for the second class transfer Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ekt talked incessantly and told Song Jian all the characteristics of the armed miner without any reservations. System: You attentively listened to Armed Miner Ekts explanation, the Skill Mining Skill (LV5) evolves into Mining Skill (LV3). [Mining Skill]: Passive, Level 3, when collecting ores increases efficiency by 35%, increases the probability of obtaining rare ores by 12%. System: After carefully listening to Armed Miner Ekts explanation, your Mining Skill levels up. [Mining Skill]: Passive, Level 4, when collecting ores increases efficiency by 40%, increases the probability of obtaining rare ores by 15%. Chapter 163 - 163: Level 30 Elite BOSS Chapter 163: Level 30 Elite BOSS Translator: 549690339 After spending more than half an hour, Ratman Ektor gave a detailed explanation of the characteristics of the Armed Miner profession and also taught Song Jian some mining tips, which transformed his Mining Skill and even upgraded it by one level; Thank you, Ektor, your explanation has been very helpful to me! Song Jian said gratefully; Its nothing. Its clear that youve already mastered the core skill of Armed Miners, the Mining Skill, which will be of great help to you in the future; at the very least, you wont have to worry about Doomsday Coins. You should know that all Armed Miners are very rich, hahaha! Ektor laughed heartily, seemingly proud of the Armed Miner profession; System: You listened to the Combat Profession Instructor Ektors explanation of the Armed Miner profession, and your main mission is 4/10 completed; Song Jian was surprised that the main mission was already completed, so did he still need to complete Aberdeens test mission? After thinking about it, Song Jian did not delete Aberdeens test mission and kept it; In the following time, the two continued mining, and tacitly split up, with one person on each side. Although Song Jians mining efficiency was not as high as Ektors, he could barely keep up with Ektors pace. It was clear that Ektor deliberately slowed down to accommodate Song Jian. After all, mining alone was quite boring, but with two people chatting and laughing, it was no longer dull; Ektor, is the pickaxe in your hand golden-quality equipment? Song Jian couldnt help but ask out of curiosity; Haha, I thought you didnt notice my baby. As far as 1 know, the God-favored ones are very sensitive to equipment and pursue it eagerly! Ektor laughed heartily and showed Song Jian the attributes of the pickaxe in his hand; Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ektors Cross Pickaxe (Light Gold), Main-hand weapon, Attack 110-120, Strength +10, Agility +8, Attack (Mining) speed increased by 35%, Mining Skill level +1, Special Effect 1: Theres a chance to upgrade the quality of mined ores by one level; Special Effect 2: Doubles the amount of ore collected; Special Effect 3: Significantly reduces the influence on surroundings when mining, making it harder for monsters to find you; Usage Requirements: Exclusive to Ektor Blade; Hiss, is this exclusive equipment? Song Jian stared in awe. This kind of equipment is soul-bound to the owner, can only be used by the owner, and will disappear if the owner dies; Thats right, this is my exclusive equipment, which I created at a great cost! Ektor said proudly. Thats amazing. I wonder when Ill have my own exclusive equipment, Song Jian said with envy; Haha, youll have it. God-favored ones are the lucky ones blessed by gods, and youll definitely have your own exclusive equipment in the future, Ektor assured Song Jian; Ill take your word for it. Hehe! Song Jian scratched his head and laughed; This was the first golden-quality weapon Song Jian had seen, and for a miner, every attribute and characteristic of this weapon would make one drool; While talking and mining, most of the time Ektor spoke and Song Jian listened. Occasionally, Song Jian would also express his own views. The two seemed like old friends, making the boring mining work lively; Hours later, Song Jians bag was filled with various ores. He had collected 100 units of Obsidian for Aberdeens test, and 100 units of Bloodstones needed to upgrade the Blood Pool to level 2. He even collected all the materials needed to make T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenades and over 300 units of other various ores; However, Song Jian had no intention to leave. Its rare to meet a high-level NPC like Ektor, who made Song Jian feel very relaxed. Their intimacy level slowly increased, and Ektor often shared his past experiences in their conversations. To Song Jian, this information was invaluable and couldnt be bought with money; Just then, a rock wall not far away began to shake violently. Cracks appeared on the smooth surface of the rock wall, looking like a spider web. Be careful! Ektor said to Song Jian with a serious face; Bang! The cracked rock wall suddenly burst open from inside out, revealing a large hole with a diameter of over one meter. A monster covered in green scales crawled out from the hole. Its two blood-red eyes stared at Song Jian, and its long mouth full of fangs opened and let out a sharp roar. The monster looked somewhat like a pangolin, but it was much larger than a regular one. It was over two meters long and reached the height of an adults thigh. Its body was covered in pale green scales, its limbs were short and thick, and its claws were sharp. The hard rock wall was like tofu in front of it, easily crushed to pieces. LV30 Mutated Ore Beast (Elite), Vitality Points: 3200/3200, Traits: Intermediate Defense, Rock Breaker,??, Skills: Sonic Attack, Claw Clash,?? A level 30 Elite BOSS? Song Jian was shocked in his heart and couldnt help but take two steps back. There was such a terrifying creature in the mine! If Song Jian encountered it as soon as he entered the subway station, it would have been difficult to leave alive. The mutated Ore Beasts eyes were fixed on Song Jian, and its crimson tongue constantly flicked in and out. If it wasnt for Ekt standing next to Song Jian, the mutated Ore Beast would have already pounced. Its my mining activity that disturbed it! Song Jian looked at the mutated Ore Beast and suddenly understood. At this moment, he suddenly thought of Ekts pickaxe and its third trait and realized just how precious it was. Song Jian, let me show you the self-defense capabilities of armed miners and let you experience the power of the Magma Forging Technique! Ekt slowly walked towards the monster, speaking to Song Jian as he went. Seeing Ekt approaching, the mutated Ore Beast actually took two steps back and lowered its body, letting out a threatening warning roar towards Ekt. But Ekt didnt care at all, taking big strides towards the mutated Ore Beast. The monster became furious, swinging its limbs, and charged at Ekt like a black shadow. Bang- Ekt tightly gripped his pickaxe with both hands, swung it upward, and directly smashed the approaching mutated Ore Beast, sending it flying into the air. Roar- Ekt let out a skyward roar, and his body slowly swelled. Muscles bulged one by one, and his height rapidly increased. In no time, he had surpassed Song Jians height. Watching the body of the mutated Ore Beast being sent flying into the air, Ekt bent his elbow and stomped on the ground with a bang. He shot towards the airborne mutated Ore Beast like an arrow. Lines of creamy white energy appeared on the surface of Ekts elbow, striking the mutated Ore Beast in mid-air with great force. The creature let out a painful cry. With nowhere to exert force in mid-air, the mutated Ore Beast was like a live target. Ekt grabbed its neck and forcefully threw it down to the tracks below. With a bang, the mutated Ore Beasts body slammed onto the two rusted tracks, breaking them apart. A large pit appeared on the ground with the mutated Ore Beast lying in the center, struggling to get up. Ekt, suspended in the air, tightly gripped his pickaxe and slammed it down onto the mutated Ore Beasts head like a mountain. Chapter 164 - 164 Obsidian Chapter 164: Obsidian Translator: 549690339 The battle only lasted for a few minutes. Erik was like a strong man beating up a child, showering the Mutated Mine Beast with relentless barrage of punches that marked constant screams; This fighting style is so crude and wild, every punch landing onto flesh. But, I like it, hehe! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he watched Eriks build slowly transform from a robust man to a skinny rat-man, his vitality points remaining intact throughout the fight. Can one truly be so overwhelmingly powerful when facing an elite boss of the same level? Song Jian was astounded when he looked at the battlefield that was akin to being swept by missiles, and the Mutated Mine Beast lying on the ground, its limbs twitching sporadically. Hehe, what do you think of my strength? Not bad, huh? Erik looked at Song Jian with a face full of smiles. At this point, Erik in Song Jians eyes was simply a humanoid beast. No, a rat-shaped monster! So powerful! This Mining Warrior profession is incredibly powerful! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim out loud. At this moment, a barely noticeable hint of shyness flashed across Eriks face. He quickly waved his hand in dismissal and changed the subject, Lets see what loot this guy dropped for me. As he said this, Erik walked toward the Mutated Mine Beast, stepping on its neck. In an instant, it drained the last remnants of its vitality. The beasts carcass began to burn in a transparent flame, leaving behind three items that radiated white and green lights. Hmm, not bad, two precious ores and one green quality forging material! A satisfied smile appeared on Eriks face. Alright, Song Jian, its been a pleasure meeting you and becoming friends with you. Erik turned around to face Song Jian and said, But its time for me to leave this place. I recommend that you do the same as soon as possible. The monsters here are very powerful; before becoming a professional, it is best to avoid coming here. Alright, Erik, lets leave this place together, Song Jian hastily added. This place was too dangerous and even had a level thirty elite boss. If it werent for Erik, Song Jian would never have come to mine here. That dwarf seems to bear ill-intentions, sending me to such a dangerous place to mine obsidian! Song Jian felt a surge of discontent for the dwarven blacksmith, Aberdeen. The two quickly reached the subway entrance. After Erik had given Song Jian some more advice, he turned around to leave, disappearing into the dark. Song Jian glanced into the dark tunnel, which looked like a giant monster with its mouth agape, sending shivers down his spine as he hastily walked toward Wei Lake Park. As he watched Song Jians silhouette slowly disappear, a hint of a smile appeared on Eriks face. This Chosen One is quite interesting; in him, I see the potential for a unique profession. However, becoming a unique professional requires much more effort Erik put away his pale golden pickaxe, and with a wave of his right hand, a dazzling ball of lightning appeared in his palm. Like a waterfall, plasma coiled around his entire body and in a few moments, Eriks attire underwent a complete transformation. Prevaricating light emanated from head to toe, dressing him in an ensemble of purple-red equipment. This surpassed golden quality, reaching the level of legendary grade. In Eriks hand appeared a magic staff resembling a wolf tooth mace. This staff was taller than Erik himself, thick at the top and thin at bottom. At its tip, a crimson gem the size of a human head sparkled radiantly. He pulled out a lock buckle from his bosom, flicked it into the air and, like a transformer, the small piece started to shift and change its shape. As countless gears interlocked and spun, an airship appeared beside him in a short span of time. The attribute Mining Warrior above Eriks head also morphed into War Engineer. He jumped onto the small airship, and after a quiet rumble, it zipped into the blackness of the night like a streak of light. Song Jian stood on a rock in Wei Lake Park, looking at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. The shop was still shrouded in darkness. It seemed Aberdeen had completely given up on the city, realizing that even if he crafted a legendary, or even an epic weapon, it wouldnt fetch a decent price. Song Jian stared coldly at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. He didnt expect that the mining location pointed out by Aberdeen would be so dangerous. If not for his good luck in meeting Rat-man Erik, Song Jian might have died while completing this task. The opponent is after all a level thirty elite boss, 1 dont possess Eriks strength. If we fall out now, Ill be at a disadvantage, Song Jian contemplated. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the wrecked rocket launcher in his package, Song Jian marginally smiled and started walking toward the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. There was not a single sound to be heard from within the pitch-black blacksmith shop. Song Jian wondered if Aberdeen was already asleep. He checked the time; it was already past four in the morning, and in an hour, the sun would rise. If nothing unexpected happened, Aberdeen would also leave the city by dawn. Thump! Thump! Thump! Song Jian knocked forcefully on the large door of the blacksmith shop. Coming, coming! Aberdeens voice echoed from inside the shop. Opening the door to find Song Jian, his eyes briefly betrayed surprise. However, he quickly regained his composure with an annoyed expression, as someone rudely awakened from sleep. What, have you finished the task that was given to you? Aberdeen asked grumpily. Im sorry, theres a level ten elite boss in the mine. Im not strong enough and only managed to mine three units of Obsidian, Song Jian said, expressing remorse while presenting the three shining black stones from his palm. Is it is it really obsidian? You actually managed to mine obsidian? Thats impossible! Aberdeen, his eyes wide open and staring at Song Jians palm, showed a puzzled look on his face. The obsidian mines are deep within the cave, and that place is full of level thirty Aberdeen abruptly looked up at Song Jian, glad he stopped talking just in time, or it would have been awkward. Sending an unexceptional level ten person to mine in an area where a level thirty elite boss roams was indeed not very honorable. Hmm, alright, the monsters in the mine are indeed very strong, and its good that you were able to collect three. However, this means I cant share with you the details of the Mining Warrior profession! Aberdeen said solemnly, But it wasnt a wasted trip. Im willing to buy these three obsidians for ten Doomsday Coins each! Chapter 165 - 165: 165 Repair Chapter 165 - 165: 165 RepairTranslator: 549690339 Upon hearing Aberdeens offer to buy obsidian at the price of ten Doomsday Coins, Song Jian kept a calm face, but he couldnt help but curse inwardly. In his radio inquiries about the Blood Spirit Stone information, Song Jian learned that the price of a unit of Blood Spirit Stone was at least seventy to eighty Doomsday Coins and sometimes it could even sell for a hundred Doomsday Coins per unit. Compared to Blood Spirit Stone, obsidian is even more precious. Though Song Jian didnt know the exact price, he was sure that the price of an obsidian was at least over a hundred Doomsday Coins. After all, the area where obsidian deposits were located was where the level 30 elite BOSS lurked, whereas Blood Spirit Stone can be mined in the area plagued by a level 10 elite BOSS. Respected Dwarf sir, please give me another chance. I failed this time due to my damaged weapon. Otherwise, 1 surely could have harvested enough obsidian! But I need to ask a favor of you, if you could help me out, 1 promise I can harvest enough obsidian for you! Song Jian put back the three obsidians he gathered and pleaded earnestly. Your weapon is damaged? Aberdeen was taken aback but quickly became excited by Song Jians assurance. He rubbed his hands together and asked, Can you really gather a hundred units of obsidian? You know, the area where obsidian is Aberdeen hesitated as he was well aware that the obsidian mining area was guarded by a level 30 elite BOSS. Even with his power, he dared not venture there. Comparable to the ratman Ekut; Aberdeen wasnt even fit to lace his boots. Of course, theres no problem, respected Dwarf blacksmith. After all, Ive already obtained three units of obsidian, havent I? Song Jian quickly said. Very well, in that case, just state your request and Ill do my best to satisfy you, Aberdeen finally agreed after some hesitation. Actually, I only need you to repair my weapon. Im sure I can harvest enough obsidian if my weapon isnt damaged! Song Jian said. Show me your weapon then! Aberdeen had already anticipated Song Jians request when he mentioned his damaged weapon. He nodded for Song Jian to bring it forth. Song Jian withdrew his rocket launcher for Aberdeen to inspect. Upon seeing it, Aberdeens eyes lit up. He eagerly took it from Song Jian and gently ran his fingers over the icy metal shell. This is a work of art! Aberdeens face took on a serious expression. The sight of the cracks on the surface of the rocket launcher caused expressions of both pain and anger to flash across his face. You must have applied some sort of destructive energy in an attempt to enhance its power, but it ended up damaging the weapons internal structure! Aberdeens hands shook slightly as he pointed at Song Jian and said, You dont deserve to wield this weapon; its very presence in your hands is a waste! Master Aberdeen, about the obsidian Song Jian reminded him. Aberdeen paused and sighed heavily. He turned and walked back into the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop, cradling the rocket launcher. Follow me, Ill repair this weapon for you. But as a penalty, put a hundred units of obsidian in front of me before dawn or youll face the wrath of a level 30 elite like me! Aberdeen said. A smirk appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. When Aberdeen stated that the task must be completed before dawn, he had more or less confirmed his suspicions. He felt about 80% sure that the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop would disappear just like the Doomsday Supermarket after dawn. Regarding whether it would reappear, Song Jian believed that coming to this Zombie City cost Aberdeen a great deal, a price that was certainly higher than the punishment of a level 10 player without a career. Song Jian followed Aberdeen into the blacksmith shop, which was brightly lit. He noticed that it was a large room of over 600 square meters, far more spacious than it appeared from the outside. In the middle stood a seven to eight-meter high furnace, and rows of shelves ran along the walls. The shelves on the left boasted all kinds of equipment. Their quality was at least of blue grade, and Song Jian even saw silver and gold-grade equipment neatly arranged on the shelves. The shelves on the other side displayed various weapons that dazzled Song Jian. Not only were there cold weapons like swords, spears, and halberds, but there were also firearms like pistols, assault rifles, rifles, and sniper rifles. However, the number of firearms was far less than that of cold weapons. Respected Dwarf blacksmith, are these weapons for sale? Im willing to offer a satisfactory price! Song Jian couldnt help but ask, pointing at a sniper rifle of silver grade on the shelf that radiated chilling intent. These are my treasured collections and are not for sale! Aberdeen refused bluntly. Staring at these weapons, Song Jian swallowed hard. If he werent wary of Aberdeens strength, he would have seriously considered killing Aberdeen and seizing everything. Aberdeen placed the rocket launcher on a workbench, disassembled it into a pile of parts with a toolkit, and then began to inspect each part. What kind of mutant energy did you add that could cause such considerable damage? After carefully checking the damaged parts, Aberdeen seemed to have noticed something. He looked up at Song Jian, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. Seeing Song Jians smiling silence, Aberdeen didnt press further, but his confidence in Song Jians ability to collect obsidian increased slightly. In total, thirteen components need to be reforged, and the launching tube also requires replacement. Give me your three obsidians! Aberdeen brusquely extended his hand. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian placed the three obsidians on the workbench. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmm, wait, the repair will take half an hour! Aberdeen informed him. Will it regain its previous attributes? Can its features be preserved? Song Jian eagerly asked. Huh, who do you think I am? Do you think everyone and anyone can own a Doomsday Blacksmith Shop? You should know, as long as 1 have enough materials, I can forge Legendary or even Epic-grade equipment for you, let alone a lowly blue-grade weapon! Be patient. Youll find that with these three obsidians, the attributes of your rocket launcher will only get better! Aberdeen snorted and grabbed a handful of ore carbon powder, tossing it into the roaring flames. With a bang, the flames in the furnace flared up, even raising the temperature around them several degrees. Aberdeen lined up various forging tools on the workbench, from large to small, comprising more than ten types of different shapes. Alright, youre not needed here. You can wait outside! Aberdeen began to shoo him away. Song Jian, who originally intended to sneak a peek at Aberdeens weapon repair process to possibly understand the art of forging, wore an awkward smile and turned to leave the blacksmith shop. Before long, he heard the sounds of furious hammering, akin to that of a torrential rainstorm, coming from the blacksmith shop. Chapter 166 - 166: 166: Second-Level Manor Chapter 166 - 166: 166: Second-Level ManorTranslator: 549690339 Song Jian waited patiently. Not even half an hour had passed, probably only about twenty minutes, when the door of the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop swung open from the inside. Aberdeen, with a face full of excitement, walked out carrying the repaired [Cobra-2X]. Hahaha, this is my best weapon repair job to date. Look, allow me to show you the skills of Aberdeen the blacksmith, Aberdeen handed over the [Cobra-2X] to Song Jian with a bit of reluctance. Upon seeing the restored [Cobra-2X], Song Jian also broke into a joyful smile. The Cobra-2X was quite powerful, he could use this weapon till level 15, or even level 20, without needing to upgrade. [Cobra-2X] (Blue): Rocket Launcher, two-handed weapon, Attack: 58-72, Explosion+3, Splash+3, Rocket speed increased by 25%, Ammo capacity +1. Special Effect 1: Autoreplenishes a bullet every thirty seconds. Ammo capacity: 2/2, Attack Speed: 3 seconds. Usage requirement: Level 10, Strength Attribute reaching 12 points. Excellent, excellent, Master Aberdeens craftsmanship is truly remarkable, llaha! Song Jian laughed heartily. The restored rocket launcher still boasted of its blue quality, but with greatly enhanced attack power, and a new 25% increased rocket speed attribute. All the other attributes and special effects were also fully retained, which was simply a pleasant surprise. Now, off you go. As long as you manage to collect a hundred units of Obsidian before dawn, not only will I tell you the characteristics of the Weapon Miner occupation, but I will also reward you with a blue quality strengthening stone. You can use it to further enhance your weapon, Aberdeen said, pulling out a transparent crystal emanating a blue aura from his pocket, and waving it at Song Jian. Song Jian paused, quickly weighing the value of a hundred units of obsidian against a blue quality strengthening stone in his mind. The repair was successful mostly because of your three Obsidian pieces. Without them, I could only have restored the weapon to its previous state. Any improvement would have been impossible, Aberdeen said thoughtfully. Oh, really? So, three pieces of obsidian are equivalent to one strengthening stone! Song Jian remarked, with a gleam in his eyes as if he was asking casually. Hmph, what do you know? Strengthening stones have a limited number of times they can enhance a weapon. The more times you use them, the lower the success rate. Ordinary strengthening stones can only enhance up to nine times. But obsidians can enhance a weapon infinitely. As long as your weapon has enough potential, you can use it ten or eight times without a problem, Aberdeen replied without batting an eye. On the other hand, your weapon has already been enhanced three times by obsidian, but its potential has not been fully tapped. I think you can at least use the obsidian to strengthen it seven or eight more times. After that, use the enhancing stone to enhance it. As long as it can be enhanced to +3, it will be equivalent to a precious item of silver quality. If you can enhance it to +9, it could be on par with an average gold quality weapon. Thats quite a consumption! Song Jian calculated silently in his mind, shaking his head slightly. Indeed, the consumption is significant. After the enhancement stone enhances the weapon to +3, each enhancement has a chance of failure. If it fails, the enhancement level decreases by one. If it fails after reaching +6, the weapon can burst Aberdeen explained. Haha, Im already very satisfied with the attributes of this weapon now, thank you, Master Aberdeen! Song Jian said, placing the [Cobra-2X] into his equipment column for two-handed weaponry, his face filled with a satisfied smile. Alright, go on. Theres only a little over an hour left till dawn. Youre short on time! Aberdeen said, turning around to return to the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. Song Jian smirked mysteriously. His body transformed into a cloud of black fog and he shot off into the distance. It seemed that the value of obsidian was much higher than that of the strengthening stone. In the sky, Song Jian glanced at his mission list, hesitating whether to directly delete his test mission. After some thought, he decided to wait until dawn to decide. If he didnt show up by then, Aberdeen might think that he hadnt gathered enough Obsidian. Compared to not collecting enough obsidian and deceiving Aberdeen, the former would be less infuriating to him. After all, upsetting a level 30 elite BOSS would be quite dangerous. He tricked me into a death trap, 1 took advantage of his repairs, were even now. Song Jian thought to himself. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian promptly upgraded it to level 2. Upgrading to a level 2 mansion required twelve thousand units of stone and eight thousand units of wood, as well as one thousand units of iron ore. For Song Jian, acquiring wood and stone was no longer a difficult task. He had been hindered from upgrading the mansion previously because of the thousand units of iron ore requirement. But having gathered ore this time around, not only had Song Jian collected enough iron ore, he even had some surplus. He opened up the mansion attribute panel, and directly chose Mansion Upgrade. A thunderous rumbling sound could be heard from outside the mansion. Song Jian didnt feel any tremors from inside the room, but he could see from the window that his field of vision was gradually ascending. The mansion upgrade took an extremely short time. Just about ten seconds later, the upgrade was finished. Song Jians safe house had become a level 2 mansion, with significantly improved defenses. With a flicker of thought, Song Jian headed down to the basement, the size of which had expanded significantly with the upgrade, now covering an area of 120 square meters. Walking over to the Blood Pool, Song Jian saw blood churning within it like boiling water. Song Jian tossed all one hundred blood stones into the Blood Pool. Very quickly, the speed of the blood churning inside the pool began to accelerate, and the water level started to rise, soon spilling over from the pool. Song Jian took a few steps back. Although the blood didnt overflow very quickly, within a few minutes, it had already covered an area of several square meters. Boom! A muffled sound resounded, and the ground shook slightly. The area of the Blood Pool expanded by more than half. Four stone pillars slowly rose up around the pool. The stone pillars were carved into the forms of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise, looking quite fierce and majestic. Blood water spouted continuously from the mouths of these four mythical animal sculptures into the Blood Pool. Yet the water level didnt rise at all. Blood Pool: Level 2 structure, Effect: Stores 8000 units of blood water. Blood Water Effect 1: Replenishes Vitality Points. Blood Water Effect 2: Cultivates blood monsters (Blood Ravens: 30, Blood Zombies: 30). Blood Water Effect 3: Can be used to make additives to increase product quality. Structure Explanation: The blood water contains micro-toxins. Drinking it for a long time can enhance ones constitution, but also affects ones consciousness and pollutes the soul. The blood water in the Blood Pool can slowly recover, but when completely depleted, it would take a lot of time and precious materials to replenish. Blood Pool Capacity: 5000/8000. Not bad, besides a three thousand unit increase in the blood water capacity, another type of blood monster has been added: Blood Zombie. 1 wonder how strong it is! After looking at the Blood Pool attributes, Song Jian mused to himself.. Chapter 167 - 167: Making a Hand Grenade Chapter 167: Making a Hand Grenade Translator: 549690339 Blood beasts nurtured in the Blood Pool were part of the manor, just like Alex from the Bloody Yin Spirit Poison Tree, and could only serve as the manors guardian. Once they left the manor, they would lose blood continuously. The farther they were from the manor, the faster they would bleed. However, because Song Jians demonic summoning skill had mutated into the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, these blood beasts had become Song Jians summoned creatures, able to appear anywhere and assist Song Jian in battle; At this time, the Blood Pool had just been upgraded and the blood zombies had not yet been bred, so Song Jian could not immediately check the attributes of the blood zombies. After checking the materials needed to upgrade the Blood Pool to level three, 500 units of stone, 100 units of ruby, 100 units of Dragon Bloodstone, Song Jian memorized this silently and turned to leave the basement; He returned to the third-floor bedroom, opened the Engineering Crafting Table, and opened the blueprint for the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade at the same time, comparing the materials needed for crafting on the blueprint, and began to prepare; Hmm, wood, sulfur, saltpeter, crushed silver ore Song Jian followed the blueprint for the high-explosive grenade and put the materials into the material inlet of the Engineering Crafting Table; After all materials were inputted, Song Jian fiercely pressed the start button of the workbench. Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound came from inside the workbench, followed by the sound of crushing. The entire workbench began to tremble slightly; Now its crushing all these materials, then separating and purifying them. In fact, the process is not much different from that of the Pharmaceutical Workbench, both are idiot-proof level operations, Song Jian thought to himself; However, it didnt take long for the Engineering Crafting Table to tell Song Jian with facts that it was different from the Pharmaceutical Workbench; Boom- A muffled sound came from the outlet of the workbench, followed by a wisp of black smoke, and the workbench quickly quieted down; Were not the same, not the same Song Jian stood still in front of the workbench, feeling a powerful wave of disappointment wash over him. After a while, he mumbled to himself, Is this a failure, already? System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table) to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but the crafting failed and you gained 5 Crafting Experience Points; Isnt there a 30% crafting success rate bonus on this thing? What the hell! Song Jian angrily kicked the wooden table under the workbench; During this mining trip, Song Jian had gathered all the materials needed to craft the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but they were only enough to make twelve grenades. Now he had already wasted one set of materials; He originally thought that twelve T-11 High-Explosive Grenades would be enough for self-defense, but now it seemed that with these twelve sets of materials, no, now it was eleven sets of materials, if he could manage to craft three to five T-11 High-Explosive Grenades, Song Jian would be thankful; Following the materials list, he refilled the Crafting Table with another set of materials; Hum- Hum- Hum- Boom- System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table] to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but the crafting failed and you gained 5 Crafting Experience Points; S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian remained expressionless and continued to put in another set of materials; Hum- Hum- Hum- Boom- System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table] to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, but the crafting failed and you gained 5 Crafting Experience Points; What the hell! Song Jian couldnt help but curse. Ten sets of materials, and yet not a single T-11 High-Explosive Grenade was made. This made Song Jian doubt whether the blueprint was fake; I accept one failure, two failures are fine, three failures, four failures, Im just unlucky, but ten consecutive failures, you have to show me some respect to probability, right? Song Jians mouth twitched involuntarily; However, after ten failures, the Crafting Experience of the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade had reached 50 points; Keep going, two more to go! Song Jian gritted his teeth. Even if they were all wasted, at least some inventory space would be saved. At the very least, by using up the materials, out of sight, out of mind; Hum- Hum- Hum- The workbench started working again; This time, it took a full ten minutes for the workbench to stop working; A metal ball the size of a fist, with a pockmarked surface, rolled out of the workbench; System: You used [Engineering Crafting Table] to make T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, crafting succeeded, you gained 20 Crafting Experience Points and 10 Engineering Experience Points; Phew, finally succeeded for once! Song Jian let out a long breath, the ten consecutive failures had made him hold his breath, almost going down the rabbit hole; Picking up the T-11 High-Explosive Grenade, Song Jian began to check its attributes; T-11 High-Explosive Grenade (Ordinary): Consumable. Use effect: Throw at a target beyond a 5-meter range to deal 300 points of explosive damage. This damage can be increased with the level of the Throwing skill; has a chance to cause an additional 150 points of fire damage. Use requirement: Possess the Throwing skill; Heh, such a powerful damage, no wonder it took me so much effort to craft you. Song Jian held the high-explosive grenade, a satisfied smile on his face; Although he had not yet mastered the Throwing skill, such basic skills could be comprehended on their own. Just casually throwing a stone at a monster three times, he could comprehend it. This would not cause any obstacles for Song Jian; If I can make a large number of high-explosive grenades and find a place where monsters gather, wont my level increase as fast as a rocket? Song Jian couldnt help but think to himself; After placing the grenade into the inventory, Song Jian took out the last set of crafting materials and put them into the workbench; Hum, hum, hum- The workbench began to operate; What a pity, this workbench is only of ordinary quality. If only it could be like the Pharmaceutical Workbench. At this point, Song Jian realized how powerful the silver Pharmaceutical Workbench was; Boom- Another puff of black smoke came out of the workbench, and Song Jians mouth twitched involuntarily; Twelve sets of materials, only one finished product was made. With this 30% success rate, how on earth was it calculated? Wasnt it supposed to be three successes out of ten attempts? What Song Jian didnt know was that for some people, there wasnt much difference between 1% and 99%; After consuming all the materials, night had begun to fade, and the eastern sky was turning white; Song Jian vaguely heard the sound of an angry roar from a distance: Unforgivable, you deceived the great dwarf blacksmith Looking at the taskbar, the test task of the Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeen had failed, and Song Jians relationship with the Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeen had dropped to indifference; Phew, I hope that the next time we meet, he wont try to chop me with a knife. But the next time we meet, my strength will have surpassed his. A hint of coldness appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth; Chapter 168 - 168: Harvest Ceremony Chapter 168: Harvest Ceremony Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had already played around with the image of the dwarf blacksmith, Aberdeen, in his mind in countless ways. A strange smile appeared on his face, and his laughter made George the butler, who was standing outside the door, feel a chill down his spine. After hesitating for a while, he gently knocked on the door of the room. Knock! Knock! Knock! Who is it! Song Jian wiped off his saliva and asked; Master, the wheat and potatoes in the six Spirit Fields have matured. John would like to invite you to the Harvest Ceremony. Do you have time? Butler George asked respectfully from outside the door; Song Jian was perplexed. For just a couple of patches of wheat and potatoes, they needed to hold a ceremony? Did life have to be so ceremonious? Are they trying to show off their achievements to me, in order to ask for a raise in their salaries? Humph. Song Jian entered the room with a gloomy face; Lead the way! Butler George didnt dare to breathe heavily, not knowing what got into the master today, even the atmospheric pressure around seemed lower. On arriving at the courtyard, the Blood Spirit Poison Tree Alex was fast asleep. Seeing it, Song Jians face darkened again. This fellow was good at eating and sleeping, blackened quite a lot of Song Jians equipment, and was simply incomparable to Li Keers Fiana; If it wasnt for the fact that you could guard the house, I wouldve chopped you off long ago. The wood collected from you should be of at least grade three quality. Song Jian stroked his chin as he sized up Alex; Alex in its slumber suddenly felt a chill, its leaves shook slightly, causing the crows to all fly up, cawing chaotically; Master, look, all six Spirit Fields have yielded a bumper harvest. Butler George pointed at the remaining six Spirit Fields; Gardener John and carpenter Tammy, standing nearby, were also excitedly looking at the Spirit Fields, whispering to each other; Master, shall we begin the Harvesting Ceremony? Butler George asked softly; sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian nodded, saying, Lets begin.; Gardener John solemnly took out a sickle, the handle of which was tied with a big red satin flower. He lifted the sickle over his head with both hands and handed it to Song Jian; Master, please harvest the first bundle of wheat! John said excitedly; Song Jian: Song Jian, speechless, picked up the Red Flower Sickle, aimlessly swung it, whoosh a white light flashed, and a heap of wheat was reaped; Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! George, Tammy, and John behind him all began to clap; Should L. should 1 wave to them in acknowledgement? Song Jian felt exceedingly awkward; System: You have completed a Harvest Ceremony, Vitality Points limit increased by 10, skill[Cold Weapon (Pole Weapon) (Basic) Jacquired; [Cold Weapon (Pole Weapon) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 1, Increase the power of pole weapons by 5% Song Jian was startled: What is this situation? Gaining the skill Cold Weapon (Pole Weapon) (Basic) wasnt surprising to Song Jian, but his vitality points limit increasing by 10 was a rarity; When can we hold this Harvest Ceremony again? Song Jians eyes were sharp as he stared at gardener John; Master, every time a plant matures, we can hold a Harvest Ceremony. Holding a Harvest Ceremony will win the favor of the Goddess of Harvest. However, we must plant different crops each time. We currently only have wheat and potato seeds. If we plant them again, we wont be able to hold the Harvest Ceremony. John explained hastily; Pointing to another patch of mature soybeans, Song Jian asked, Can we hold another Harvest Ceremony? Sorry, Master, the Harvest Ceremony can only be held once a week. The next one you can carry out will be for harvesting soybeans, John said. 1 hope the Master can get more different types of plant seeds. The more varieties you have, the greater the reward from the Goddess of Harvest. Hmm, I need different types of plant seeds? Song Jian stroked his chin, handed his sickle to John and returned to his third-floor bedroom to switch on the radio. This is Nova Town, we found a group of level 10 wild boar men. They appear to want to establish a nest in the swamp. Is there any team willing to hunt them down? Wild boar men? Are there many of them? There are many professional hunters among the wild boar men. If its a large tribe, there will be wild boar men priests. If we can kill it, maybe we can get the skill of the priest profession, that would be a big score. Its just a small tribe, probably around thirty. There shouldnt be any wild boar men priests. Our scouts saw that they have hunters and warriors as their professions. This is Silver Moon Commerce, we are currently in Valan Canyon. We have a batch of goods that need to be transported to the City of Sin. We need to recruit ten to fifteen guardians of level 10 or above. Those interested can send me a private message, but it should include level, profession, and core skills! To go from Valan Canyon to the City of Sin? Seems like we have to pass through a Zombie City, right? Sigh, are you guys serious? Selling a level 10 blue quality spike hammer, one-handed weapon, attack 56-72, strength +2, Armor break +1, with a certain chance of causing shattering effects, comes with two special features, 800 Doomsday coins, those interested can send me a private message, highest bidder wins! Buying Yin Soul Grass, 30 Doomsday Coins per plant, no quantity limit, payment on delivery, mailing address**** Wanted mission, Gathering Area 101 issues bounty, one of our teams was killed in Zombie City 9, we need to hire warriors to investigate the cause. If they were killed by someone, we need the perpetrators head brought back. The mission reward is 5000 Doomsday Coins, plus one legendary profession core skill. There seem to be a lot of people on the radio now, publishing messages, recruiting manpower, selling items. It all sounds rather messy, but everyone who posts a message will appear on a small screen on the radio. If interested, one can write down the other persons radio number and chat with them privately. After waiting a while, Song Jian seized the opportunity to shout: Buying all kinds of plant seeds, no duplicates, direct delivery, address is City of Hope***, payment on delivery! In no time, the radio signaled that someone wanted to have a private chat. Song Jian glanced at the prompted channel and directly switched to another channel. Hello- Hello, this is Valan Town. We have wheat seeds, potato seeds, corn seeds, peanut seeds A somewhat hoarse male voice echoed over the radio; he continued to list over a dozen types of plant seeds. May I ask, which type of plant seeds do you need? The man asked. Aside from wheat and potatoes, Ill take all other plant seeds, Song Jian replied. Alright, how many? How much do you need? Lets start with one hundred of each! Song Jian said. One hundred seeds were just the right amount for one Spirit Field. Okay, let me calculate. Corn seeds amass 1 Doomsday Coin per seed, peanut seeds are 1.2 Doomsday Coins per seed, radish seeds are 1.8 Doomsday Coins per seed Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. Was seed sold by the grain? If thats the case, wouldnt it cost over a thousand Doomsday Coins? There are thirteen kinds of plant seeds in total, so you need 1,926 Doomsday Coins. For shipping, its 2,100 Doomsday Coins. So, all together, it will be 4,026 Doomsday Coins. No, is there no postage included? Song Jian asked. Sir, you must be joking. Using the mailbox system is expensive, but it is very safe. If we included shipping, wed be running at a loss, the man laughed. Okay, cash on delivery it is. How about a discount? Song Jian said after hesitating for a moment. Sure, lets say four thousand Doomsday Coins, cash on delivery. Ill go prepare right now. Thank you for your patronage, sir! Hope we can do business again! Chapter 169 - 169: Setting up a Safety House in Groups Chapter 169: Setting up a Safety House in Groups Translator: 549690339 Buying a single seed costs four thousand Doomsday Coins, and Song Jian only has just over a thousand in his pocket now. He still needs to figure out how to get more money; Do you buy plant seeds? Song Jian suddenly asked: I have recently harvested some wheat and soybeans Of course, wheat and soybeans are grains and theyre valuable in these times. However, we offer 8 Doomsday Coins for every hundred grains of wheat and 10 for every hundred grains of soybean. We buy as many as you have! Sheesh, these prices Youre even more ruthless than the system store! Song Jian exclaimed, thinking to himself; Heh, just kidding. Just send them over quickly. After saying this, Song Jian directly closed the radio; I might as well use these grains to enhance my cooking skills. I might even discover some new recipes! Song Jian thought to himself; Just then, from the window, Song Jian saw three green light columns emerge from the ground almost simultaneously; Someone is completing the main task of creating a safehouse! Song Jian had a thought and instantly disappeared from the room, appearing on top of the Manor Castle Towers; Looking towards the light columns, their locations were quite close and not too far away from the residential area where Song Jian was; It seems thats where the New Garden Residential Area is! Song Jian scratched his chin and muttered to himself, 1 should go and see. Once the safehouse is established, the whole area within a one-kilometer radius essentially becomes Song Jians territory, and other players would need his permission to establish their own safehouses here; However, before any safehouse is built, anyone can build one, which is why the three players had agreed upon building their safehouses together. But in the future, whoever wants to build a safehouse here will need the approval of all three of them; Song Jian quickly arrived near the New Garden Residential Area. By now, quite a few players had already gathered around, buzzing with discussion. These three guys are smart, banding together to create safehouses and fend off monsters. This way they all share the burden. Not bad, not bad at all! Isnt this just a game bug? The number of monsters within a one-kilometer radius is fixed. Three people defending against them instead of just one would obviously be much easier! Why dont you give it a try? Four people would surely be easier than three! I think Ill wait to see what happens. Such an obvious bug, 1 dont believe the game would just let it slide. A boss monster might appear and completely wipe them out. After hearing this, some players who had been keen on the idea of combining their forces immediately dismissed it. They decided to wait and see. If the three players succeed and the number of attacking monsters doesnt increase, it wouldnt be too late to establish their own safehouses together then; The three players stood amid the green light columns, constantly moving their hands in front of their chests as they set up defenses around their safehouses. With more than a month in the game time passed by, most players had gathered just about enough wooden and stone materials. As long as the game allowed, they could build any defense structure; Soon, the three green light columns shattered simultaneously, causing hundreds of monsters to swarm towards the three safehouses; Huh, it really works! The monsters are spread out and their numbers dont seem to have increased much! Someone exclaimed in surprise; No, theres been some increase, but it seems to be only by two to three layers! Almost, can we really build safehouses together? At this moment, almost all the onlooking players were excited; Lets wait. There may still be a strong boss yet to appear. Well see if they succeed. Qiang bro, it really works, haha, the monsters have been split off. We just need to hold this together! a player on the rooftop of a safehouse said, laughing and shouting towards another safehouse not ten meters away from him; Its all thanks to Qiang bros smart thinking, the boss really is the boss! another player promptly complimented; The three safehouses were arranged in a product line layout, each separated from each other by just eight to nine meters. The defensive structures they built were even connected, allowing them to concentrate their fire on a single monster, thus reducing the pressure on the safehouses. Moreover, it allowed them to easily fend off the attacking monsters. In just a short while, all three of them leveled up; Dont worry, as long as youre with me, I guarantee youll all be able to complete the main tasks! Qiang bro had a look of pride on his face; Qiang, Qiang bro, a BOSS, a BOSS is coming! a player suddenly pointed at a Level-5 elite boss in the distance and shouted out loud; Dont panic, its just a Level-5 elite boss. If it dares to come at us, well concentrate fire and bring it down instantaneously! Qiang bro squinted his eyes, looked at the boss for a long while, and spoke; Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All three had upgraded their safehouses to Level-3, and had built Arrow Towers. Twelve Arrow Towers combined to form a rain of arrows, making it extremely difficult for the monsters to even get close; Boss, the boss is coming! Zhao Liang had his eyes fixed on the boss. In his view, the regular Level-3 and Level-4 monsters would hardly cause any damage to the safehouses. The main threat was the boss. Once it entered the bosss attack range, the damage to the safehouses would be severe; Got it. Take control of the Arrow Towers and aim at that boss. As soon as it enters the attack range, start firing! Qiang bro took out a white-quality AK, aimed at the boss, and started to fire; The sound of three consecutive firings echoed each time, each hitting the bosss head and causing a lot of damage; The other two players also took out their long-range weapons and started firing at the boss; The boss, beaten to a roar, was blocked by the lower level monsters in front. Every meter it advanced, it had to bear a lot of damage; Hey, this boss isnt that tough! Seems it cant even get close to the safehouses. Were just lucky. Its a melee-attack boss. Well just aim to not let it get close to the safehouses and just knock it out. No sweat. Qiang bro was relieved, and shouted aloud; Not long after, the boss fell down three meters away from the safehouse that was closest to him. It burst out a piece of green-quality equipment and several white-quality materials; The three players eyes lit up immediately. Glancing at the surrounding monsters, they held their excitement back. But their eyes kept darting towards that piece of green equipment; The surrounding players, seeing the boss fall, gave out a cry of surprise; Its actually possible! Now with this, the safety of the main tasks has greatly increased! Yeah, they arent even scared of the boss showing up. Its actually like a huge gift pack giving away experience and equipment. What do you say, Old Li, why dont we find a place and build a safehouse together later? Sure, count me in, haha! Lets find more people. We can all complete the main tasks together! Song Jian looked around. With the death of the Level-5 boss, the atmosphere around had suddenly become lively; Chapter 170 - 170: Bounty Chapter 170: Bounty Translator: 549690339 In just half an hour, the three Alliance Game Houses managed to kill over three hundred monsters, with each players level rising by approximately one and a half levels. Compared to an individual creating a Game House, they received fewer Experience Points, but their safety significantly increased. This gave the onlooking players hope that they could successfully complete the main quest; This cant be as simple as it seems. Even though the monster count has tripled, compared to the strength of the three of us together, this increment in difficulty is nothing at all! Song Jian slightly furrowed his brows while looking into the sea of monsters; At that moment, the three players building the Game House had a sudden change of expression. They exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting mutual fear; Boss, what do we do, why did a level ten elite Boss appear? Zhao Liang said with a grimace; Yeah, boss. The three of us, even together, we cant possibly deal with a level ten elite Boss and all these other monsters. Were done for Another player, named Zhang Wei, also wore an expression of sheer terror. Not to mention a level ten elite Boss C even at the sight of a level five Boss, these two would immediately turn tail and run, completely unwilling to engage in direct battle with any Boss; Boss, in ten minutes it will be upon us, what do we do! A level ten elite, and I Im still only level seven. We cant beat him! Dont panic, well clear out the surrounding lesser monsters first! even though he was terrified, Qiang bro rallied. He couldnt deal with a level ten elite Boss either; Our Game House is only level one, its defense is not high, the remaining defense value now is only two-thirds. When the level ten elite Boss joins the fray, we wont be able to hold up, what do we do? Sweat pooled on Qiang Bros forehead, the look in his eyes becoming more frantic; Taking in the sight of the hundreds of onlooking players, Qiang bro came up with a plan immediately; Dont worry, there are so many players around us. A level ten elite Boss can drop good equipment C when the time comes, we can try and motivate them to kill the Boss. Qiang bro glanced at the other two and broached his plan; Qiang, bro, will they help us kill it? Wouldnt it be simpler for them to let the Boss scatter our Game House, then kill it? Zhao Liang asked hesitantly; Why would so many people gather when someone established a Game House? Isnt it because theyre waiting for the Boss and the Game Houses defenses to weaken each other, so they themselves can swoop in and benefit at no cost? With the Game House destroyed and the Boss seriously injured, it would be the safest time to go in for the kill. Thats why so many players watch as others Game Houses get destroyed, yet remain indifferent. No problem, when the time comes, Ill have a way to handle it! Qiang bros eyes reflected him inwardly wincing; Bro, youre not planning on using that thing, are you? Zhang Wei was aghast, and quickly questioned; Besides that thing, what other option do we have? Can you kill that Boss? Qiang bros challenging gaze had a frightening effect, and Zhang Wei almost fell off the perimeter wall; That belongs to boss. He gets to choose when and how to use it. Zhang Wei quickly added with a laugh; Right now, thats our only option. When the Boss shows up, well use it! Qiang bro gritted out, although he could visibly see he wasnt keen on the idea, but there didnt seem to be any better alternatives at the moment; Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But what about the reward? Zhao Ming seemed to have caught on and asked somewhat hesitantly; Yeah, what if the reward is too low and no one wants to do it? Zhang Wei chimed in with support; How many Doomsday Coins do you two still have on you? Qiang bro suddenly asked after careful thought; The two had a start and shook their heads immediately. Zhang Wei quickly responded, Bro, Qiang, all the Doomsday Coins we get every time are with you, right? Yeah, boss, we didnt dare to hoard any. We gave everything to you. Zhao Ming quickly added; Hmm, pretty words, as if I dont know you two? Qiang bro smirked coldly and continued: Hand everything over now, otherwise all three of us C tied by the same rope C if we cant get rid of that Boss, we die. Together. After he finished speaking, Qiang bro resumed shooting at the monsters approaching his Game House; Zhao Ming and Zhang Wei exchanged a glance and reluctantly fell silent. Their team had only recently formed up. Both just wanted to ride on Qiang bros coattails because he was at a higher level than they were, had three skills, and even his vitality was much higher. In every battle, Qiang bro was always at the forefront while they assisted from behind in safety. However, after a couple of battle experiences, Qiang bro proposed a distribution system based on need. If there were items that none of them required, they were to be kept by him. This included the Doomsday Coins, which were to be unified and allocated to him, but the spending of said coins had to receive agreement by all three players; Although Zhao Ming and Zhang Wei werent completely happy with it, they didnt voice any opposition. The raw materials from every battle were sold, and the Doomsday Coins earned were also handed over to Qiang bro. But this didnt mean that the two didnt have their secret stashes. After they had been playing the game for over a month, their privately stashed Doomsday Coins werent much fewer than other players; Boss, all our Doomsday Coins are with you. Ive been keeping track all along, and 1 think we should have around 3,560 Doomsday Coins there, right? Zhang Wei stated nonchalantly; Qiang bro was astounded by their accuracy, wondering if they were a professional accountant. Could they have memorized the Doomsday Coins they made from every single battle? This time well use up all our reserves. Ill add some of my own, 4,000 Doomsday Coins! Qiang bro gritted out: What good is having so many Doomsday Coins if we lose our lives? Well alright, Ill put in another 500. Thats all Ive got, but as long as we can establish the Game House, it will all be worth it! Zhang Wei gritted his teeth and declared, glaring at Zhao Ming as if he could draw blood; I, I well, 111 also add 500 Doomsday Coins. With both eyes on him, Zhao Ming was somewhat creeped out, and quickly agreed; Good, 5,000 Doomsday Coins, I dare those poor bastards not to be moved! Qiang bro mocked the onlooking players, sneering; At present, apart from the larger teams, hardly any player could bring out 5,000 Doomsday Coins. To the players, 5,000 Doomsday Coins were undoubtedly a colossal amount; Hearing Qiang bros decision, Zhang Wei and Zhao Ming both calmed down. Although every one of the three men was inwardly wincing, in order to complete the task, 5,000 Doomsday Coins was a sum they were willing to sacrifice; Before long, a level ten elite Boss made its appearance. This Boss was humanoid, but it was covered in spikes, looking like a giant human-shaped porcupine; [LV10 Spiked Zombie Kuka] (Elite), Vitality Points: 1100/2200, Traits: Super Agile, Damage Reflection, Abilities: Spike Throw, Spike Scatter, Waltzing Triple Strike. Thanks to yumile for tipping 1,000 Qidian Coins- Chapter 171 - 171: Eating Alone? Chapter 171: Eating Alone? Translator: 549690339 The emergence of a level 10 elite BOSS caused a stir among the onlookers. No one had expected the cooperative completion of the main quest to attract a level 10 elite BOSS. Many players had experienced the strength of a level 10 elite BOSS. A single level one safe-house couldnt possibly defend against it, let alone a level one manor, unless it possessed formidable defensive measures. The powerful attacks of the BOSS could easily penetrate the defenses of the safe-house. To prevent this, it had to be vanquished before it got close. A level 10 elite BOSS. Just as 1 expected. There are no bugs in this game. If they hadnt cooperated, it would have been a level 5 elite BOSS at most, definitely not level 10. Yeah, now theyve shot themselves in the foot. Its just a matter of how many level 10 BOSSes they can fend off. How many? This ONE is enough for them to choke on! Just wait and see, theyll definitely fail this time or Ill eat shit on a live broadcast! Easy on the trash talk, anything can happen in this game While the spectators began to mock and ridicule, Qiang suddenly pulled out a blue scroll from his package, opened it, and tore it fiercely. A semi-transparent curtain of light appeared in front of Qiang. He waved his hands continuously as if adjusting something or writing something into the light. Quickly, all players in the whole area received a system notification at the same time; System: An anonymous player has issued a kill order to all players within a kilometer radius. Your task is to kill the Spiky Zombie Kuka (Elite) of LV10 and obtain its skull: 0/1. Reward: 5000 Doomsday Coins! Everyone in the area is automatically given this task. There will be no penalties for task failure. The spectators around the area stiffened. They looked at each other, seeing the surprise in each others eyes. How did he post a mission? 1 cant do that. Are you blind? Didnt you see him using a scroll? Its probably a task posting scroll. How can you post a task without it? 5000 Doomsday Coins, thats a lot of money Is the guy who said he would eat shit on live broadcast still around? Are you freaking out now? The spectators began to get excited. To them, 5000 Doomsday Coins was a huge sum of money. However, hunting down a level 10 elite BOSS in a sea of monsters was no easy task. When the time comes, one only needs to inflict some damage on the BOSS to be eligible to pick up the loot. The main focus should be snatching the BOSSS head at the end. Almost all players thought the same. They set their sights on the level 10 elite BOSS, expecting someone to take the first move. The player to first attack the BOSS would bear the brunt of its hatred. Despite having its abilities halved, a level 10 elite BOSS was no joke. Seeing the players around him, Song Jian immediately pulled out the rocket launcher, aimed at the level 10 elite BOSS, and pulled the trigger. Whoosh- A rocket trailing a long flame flew towards the Spiky Zombie. The BOSS seemed to sense the danger and turned its head towards the rocket, letting out a roar. Two spikes came out of its elbows, which it threw at the incoming rocket. Inner Eye! A glint flashed in Song Jians eyes. Suddenly, the rocket slightly curved in the air, avoiding the two spikes. By the time the Spiky Zombie tried to dodge, it was too late. Because the modified rocket had a 25% increase in flight speed and was locked onto the target by the Inner Eye skill, the Spiky Zombie could only brace for the hit. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Amidst the explosion, the Spiky Zombie let out a screech. Its menacing bloody eyes stared at Song Jian. Holding two foot-long spikes in its hands, it charged towards Song Jian. All the monsters in its path were torn to pieces by the Spiky Zombie. The monster hopped and spun with the two spikes in its hands as it raced towards Song Jian. Its spikes were like the death gods scythes, reaping the lives of any monster that dared to stand in its way. Its coming, its coming, get ready, get ready! The surrounding players were yelling and swiftly retreated. Within a short period, there was no one within a ten-meter radius of Song Jian. The other players also raised their ranged weapons, aiming at the level 10 elite BOSS. As soon as it was within range, they would attack without hesitation. Hey, this guy is quite daring. Now the BOSSS hatred is firmly on him. We dont have to worry about drawing the BOSSS attention anymore. A player glanced at Song Jian and murmured. There are still good people around! Hehe, its a windfall. The BOSSS head is mine! Back off! The BOSSS head is mine. As soon as it gets three meters closer, its within my attack range! Just at this moment, Song Jian pulled the trigger of the rocket launcher towards the BOSS yet again. Boom- This attack had a critical hit, a nearly 200-point critical hit, above the head of the BOSS. The explosion wiped out a large number of surrounding monsters, leaving the BOSS in the midst of a 3-meter radius cleared area; not a single small monster survived. At this point, the BOSSS health points dropped by one-third, leaving it with less than 800 points. Song Jian reloaded the rocket launcher. A silver vertical scar slowly opened on his forehead, and a silver beam shot out towards the BOSS. Boom Boom Boom Boom- A series of damage indicators sprang from the head of the BOSS. The CS couldnt maintain its balance and was pushed backwards by the silver beam. The surface of its body looked like it had been doused with sulfuric acid. After equipping the rocket launcher, Song Jians physical attack has massively increased. This resulted in the enhancement of his Vertical Pupil skill Eye Killer. The skill was dealing over a hundred points of mixed damage to the BOSS per second. Even more irritating was the fact that the silver beam from the Eye Killer pushed the BOSS back into the horde of monsters. After five seconds, a look of fatigue crept onto Song Jians face, but the BOSSS vitality had been depleted down to just over 200 points. As everyone watched in shock, Song Jian jumped off the roof and charged towards the Spiky Zombie BOSS. Holy shit, this guy wants to hog all the kill points. Everyone, get him! Snatch the BOSS, snatch the kill! Who is this guy? His damage output is too high. One round and he almost took out the level 10 elite BOSS. Terrifying! The spectators started panicking. They hadnt even touched the BOSS yet and it was about to die? This cant be happening! Instantly, the spectators broke through the monster horde and charged towards the Spiky Zombie BOSS. Just let me touch it once, let me touch it! All the players had bloodshot eyes. They held their ranged weapons tightly, shooting in the direction of the Spiky Zombie after rushing into the horde of monsters. Even if they werent in effective range, as long as a stray bullet hit the BOSS, they would be eligible to pick up the loot. Some brave players even aimed directly at Song Jians back. If Song Jian died, wouldnt all the loot from the BOSS become unclaimed property? System: Player Zhao Dong caused 16 ranged damage to you. You have the right to counter-attack. If you kill this player, your killing value will not increase; System: Player Zhou Guowei caused 13 ranged damage to you. You have the right to counter-attack. If you kill this player, your killing value will not increase; Chapter 172 - 172: Stealing the BOSS Chapter 172: Stealing the BOSS Translator: 549690339 Cant hit the BOSS, but can I still hit you? Seeing that the BOSS was about to be taken down by Song Jian alone, the players behind him immediately shifted their targets and started aiming at Song Jians back to attack him. Fuck, are you guys serious? Song Jian felt the full malicious intent coming from behind him, and his Vitality Points dropped from the full 400 points to less than 200 points in an instant. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian glanced at the spike-covered Zombie heading towards him and turned directly to rush towards the players. You guys want to fight the BOSS, right? Ill bring it to you. Song Jian thought to himself with a cold smile on his face. This guy brings the BOSS over, hurry up and hit it, hit it! Great opportunity, BOSS is low HP, grab the BOSS, grab the kill, grab the equipment! For a while, the onlookers all turned their guns and started shooting at the BOSS. By now, the BOSSS hatred had been firmly attracted by Song Jian, so no matter how the surrounding players attacked, they wouldnt steal aggro and could safely unleash their strongest attacks to compete for the loot rights. Song Jian rushed into the crowd, not continuing to run forward, but darted around in the crowd like a fish, causing the BOSSS two spikes to constantly swing and its body to spin. A circle of black aura surrounded it, striking fear into the hearts of those that saw it, as the players who touched the black aura had their Vitality Points drained rapidly. Get out of the way, dont crowd, the BOSS is coming. In an instant, a storm of blood and gore erupted among the players. The vast majority of players were around level 5 or 6, mostly those who hadnt completed the main quest or set up Safe Houses. Facing the BOSS, they were like ants, their attacks dealing only single-digit damage, some not even able to break its defenses. In the BOSSS eyes, there was only Song Jian, but it would tear apart anyone who stood in its way, be it player or monster. Some players managed to escape by a hairs breadth, fleeing with low HP, while some were instantly killed by the BOSS before they even realized what was happening. Now, no more players wanted to compete for the loot rights, as they all howled like ghosts and ran off, trying to keep their distance from the BOSS. Other players faces turned green as they saw Song Jian rushing towards them, and they scattered before he even arrived, prioritizing their own lives over the quest rewards and BOSS drops. Song Jian stood in the middle of the street, and none of the surrounding players dared to meet his gaze. This guy is too vicious, deliberately luring monsters and killing so many players, hes a murderer! someone muttered quietly. Dont say anything, be careful not to get targeted by him, he wouldnt mind killing one more Players who attacked Song Jian would find themselves covered in a faint pink glow, visible only to the players targeted by him. That wave just now had killed more than half of the players who attacked Song Jian; having taken a look around, Song Jian suddenly turned and rushed down a nearby street. The players who were standing there panicked and scattered in all directions like birds and beasts. Fuck, hes back again. I told you not to hit him, but you didnt listen. Now hes seeking revenge with the BOSS, whatre you going to do? I said to attack him, and you all agreed, so why the hell are you blaming me now? Run, dont argue, that BOSS is too fierce, if it catches us, were dead! Song Jian arrived in front of the three players without speaking, only to hear a roar from the BOSS behind him. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Countless spikes rained down like a torrential downpour in Song Jians direction. Bang bang bang- Song Jians protective shield started shaking violently, and after the downpour ended, the shields defense dropped to zero. It shattered like glass, and Song Jians Vitality Points shot up again. While he was running towards the players, Song Jians Vitality Points had almost fully recovered. This time, his Vitality Points were restored to their maximum level. Meanwhile, the three players beside him were pierced by spikes all over their bodies, turning into three corpses. Song Jian scanned the area, and there were almost no players with the red glow left. Even if there were, they had already run far away, not daring to approach him in the slightest. Looking at the other players, at first, some were still excitedly attacking the BOSS, but after being kited around by Song Jian, amazingly, no players dared to attack the BOSS anymore. They all sheepishly put away their weapons with awkward smiles. Song Jian glanced at the T-11 High Explosive Grenade in his inventory, and then at the BOSSS just over 200 Vitality Points, and shook his head slightly before rushing towards the BOSS with his dagger clutched in hand. His dagger was thrust like a tusk towards the BOSSS eyes. The spike-covered Zombie raised both hands to block, its spikes stopping Song Jians attack. But Song Jian feinted, swiping his right hand across the Zombies arm, cutting a foot-long wound and drenching its arm in blood. -13 Song Jians head also showed a damage value of more than ten points. Rebound damage? How annoying! Song Jian frowned slightly. However, with his current rate of Vitality recovery, any real damage would be healed within a second. To him now, rebound damage was basically nonexistent. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Song Jian danced around, executing the basic moves of the dagger fighting technique, but when combined, these moves unleashed a significant amount of power. The spike-covered Zombies Vitality Points quickly dropped to below 100. With a long howl, the spike-covered Zombies muscles tightened as it released its power. All the spikes on its body began to tremble slightly and slowly protrude outwards. Run, the BOSS is about to use its ultimate move again! The onlooking players immediately ran towards the distance, while Song Jians mouth revealed a faint smile and he whispered a single word: Explode! Puff- The spike-covered Zombie trembled slightly and green smoke burst from its body, showing a damage value of over 100 points, which emptied its remaining Vitality Points. The BOSSS body slumped to the ground, scattering loot all over, leaving only a headless corpse. Song Jian picked up all the dropped items, including a small package displaying Kucas Head of the Spike Zombie. Opening the task interface, Song Jian directly chose to Complete Task, and the small package in his inventory disappeared, replaced by 5,000 Doomsday Coins. By now, Song Jians Doomsday Coins were close to 8,000. Now 1 have enough money to buy the seeds! Song Jians face showed a satisfied smile. Looking at the Safe House in front of him, without the level 10 elite BOSS, the three players main quest should be completed soon. Once they succeeded, future players would definitely follow their example, and even if it attracted a level 10 elite BOSS, it would still be much stronger than resisting the monster waves on their own. There was no reason to stay here any longer. Song Jians experience points were locked and would not increase unless he became a professional player. He turned to leave, but suddenly a voice stopped him. Chapter 173 - 173: Hiring Chapter 173: Hiring Translator: 549690339 Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he was suddenly stopped by someone. Big bro, how about we pay you 3,000 Doomsday Coins to help us get through the main quest? A teenager who looked about 17 or 18, asked timidly. Behind him stood three other teenagers of the same age. They seemed somewhat afraid of Song Jian, avoiding eye contact and looking uncertain. They appeared to be students. Five thousand, and I keep whatever the BOSS drops, Song Jian said indifferently. The teenager looked troubled and said, Big bro, can you give us a moment? We need to discuss. The four teenagers huddled together for a moment before the one who stopped Song Jian first stepped forward and said, Big bro, well give you 5,000 Doomsday Coins if you can hold off the level-10 elite BOSS. You can also keep whatever it drops! Deal! Song Jian agreed with a slight smile. Big bro, my name is Yan Bo. These are my classmates, although were not all in the same class. We are in the same grade though. Hes Kong Ning, hes Ge Fan, and the youngest one is Fu Dong. We are all high school sophomores at Linhai High School Yan Bo seemed very happy as he introduced everyones background. When are you guys creating your Safe Houses? Song Jian listened patiently for three minutes but eventually had to interrupt Yan Bo since he showed no sign of stopping. Right now. Weve already picked a location not far from here. Theres a pedestrian street filled with shops. We chose a few of the largest ones, intending to create our Safe Houses together. We had doubts, but we didnt expect to meet others with the same idea today. What a coincidence! We wanted to come and observe, learn from their experience, otherwise Alright, lets go now. Were short on time! Song Jian wiped sweat from his forehead, finding Yan Bo very talkative. The other three classmates, on the other hand, seemed to be more reserved and quiet. The pedestrian street they chose was just over a kilometer away from New Garden Residential Area in a straight line. Their three Safe Houses were all located in the middle of the street C one was a bakery, one a bubble tea shop, and the last one was a convenience store and fruit shop. As Song Jian examined the buildings they had chosen, he couldnt help but take a closer look at the four teenagers. The shops they had selected held potential to become special Safe Houses, just like Li Keer. He wondered if they might be able to create something similar to the Sunflower Bar. Big bro, our choice of location is good, right? Theyre the largest shops on this pedestrian street. Yan Bo looked incredibly smug. Do you have enough materials? Song Jian asked hastily. Of course! We spent more than a month gathering materials. We barely leveled up at all but collected materials for twelve hours a day. It was even more tiring than studying. Look at my hands; Ive got calluses Yan Bo showed his hands to Song Jian, revealing the thick layer of calluses on his knuckles. Song Jian narrowed his eyes. Yan Bo might be chatty, but he was indeed persistent and tough. It was surprising to see he had gathered materials with his fists instead of using any tools. Alright, good. Lets start building. Song Jian glanced at Yan Bo and nodded. Okay, guys, lets complete the main quest! Ive been stuck in this game for over a month now and really want to get back to the real world. I wonder how worried my mom must be since Ive been missing for more than a month Yan Bo sighed. Dont worry. No matter how long youve been in the game, itll only be one night in the real world, Song Jian assured him. Really? Thats great, you have no idea Lets start building, time is of the essence, Song Jian said, a bit helpless. Alright, alright, well start now. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Four green beams of light shot up into the sky almost simultaneously. Song Jian and Yan Bo were in a bakery, watching Yan Bo control the Safe House creation interface. Soon, the original brick and stone structure of the bakery transformed into a small wooden house with a wooden fence surrounding it. If you have enough materials, upgrade the Safe House to level three directly! Song Jian instructed from the side. But wont upgrading it attract higher-level BOSSes? Yan Bo turned to ask. It wont be a problem as long as you dont upgrade it to the level of a mansion, Song Jian reassured him. Alright, well listen to big bro! Yan Bo immediately upgraded the Safe House to level three, and the surrounding wooden fence became a stone wall. He then set up traps and the Arrow Tower as well. Song Jian glanced at the other three. They had all upgraded their Safe Houses to level three. No special buildings have appeared! Song Jian frowned slightly. He had initially thought that these four would turn one of their chosen buildings into something like the Sunflower Bar, a special building. But it seemed that getting a special building was more difficult than he thought. Big bro, is this good enough? Yan Bo turned to ask. Have you built all your defense structures? If theres anything else you can build, build it all, Song Jian instructed. I can hire a baker, but I have to pay him a salary. He can make bread! Yan Bo suddenly said. I can hire a fruit seller who can sell various fruits! Kong Ning suddenly chimed in. I can hire a bubble tea girl! I can hire a convenience store owner! Song Jian looked startled. Wasnt the hiring system only available after the Safe House was created? How could they hire before completing the task? Could it be related to their chosen locations? Wow, you can hire a girl? Hire her quickly and let us see! Youre so lucky. If I knew, Id have picked the bubble tea shop too! The other three looked on enviously. Hearing about a girl, the initially silent teenagers began to show excitement. Before Song Jian could say anything, the four of them hired their respective NPCs at the same time. A short, bald, chubby middle-aged man appeared next to Yan Bo. Hello, boss! My name is Pig, the baker. Im glad to be at your service! Pig greeted Yan Bo with a smile and a bow. Song Jian glanced at the baker and noticed he was just an ordinary NPC, just like his butler, gardener, and carpenter. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hi, hi, just do whatever you can do for now. Yan Bo wasnt sure what to assign him yet, so he let him do his own thing. Boss, if I had an oven, wheat, and water C ideally some butter and malt sugar too C I could bake the best bread in the world! Pig looked around the empty Safe House with a hint of helplessness. But 1 dont have any of that right now, and I have to fend off these monsters. I wont have time to find these things for you! Yan Bo said, feeling helpless. Boss, do you have Doomsday Coins? Pig asked cautiously, with a smile on his face. Chapter 174 - 174: Nine Entries and Twelve Exits? Chapter 174: Nine Entries and Twelve Exits? Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing the words Doomsday Coins, Yan Bos head ached. The three of them had struggled to scrape together 5,000 coins. Plus, hiring the NPC, which wasnt free, had emptied Yan Bos pockets completely. Now, Yan Bos pockets were even cleaner than his face. No! Yan Bo said expressionlessly, while sneaking a glance at Song Jian, only to find that the latter was even calmer than himself. Well, theres nothing i can do. Bread maker, Peige, shrugged: I can buy these materials from the special store, but I cant do it without Doomsday Coins. Lets get through the creation of the safe house first, well have more Doomsday Coins eventually. Yan Bo gritted his teeth as he spoke. If I have these materials, I can also help Peige muttered under his breath. When Song Jian overheard Peiges muttering, his eyes lit up and he asked, How many Doomsday Coins do you need? Yan Bos face suddenly broke into a smile. Nine in, twelve out. A small loan. What do you say? Song Jian glanced at Yan Bo and suddenly asked. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brother Song must be joking, right? Yan Bo broke out in a cold sweat. Whats wrong, the money is supposed to come from you, right? Just say if you want to borrow it or not. Song Jian said nonchalantly. Boss, it doesnt take much money. I just need 300 Doomsday Coins. Bread maker Peige said softly. If its for 300 Doomsday Coins, Ill give you 270. Payback 360 in a week. Any problems? Song Jian asked. Ill borrow 400, and I dont believe I wont make any money once we create the safe house! Yan Bo gritted his teeth. Song Jian smiled slightly, took out 400 Doomsday Coins, and passed along a bag of wheat seeds as well. This is a gift. Yan Bos face finally looked a bit better upon seeing the bag of wheat seeds. After giving the Doomsday Coins and wheat seeds to bread maker Peige, it didnt take long for kitchen utensils, such as baking ovens, stoves, chopping boards, and rolling pins, to appear in the safe house. Having turned the wheat seeds into flour, Peige began kneading dough and making bread. Song Jian watched closely, noticing the occasional system prompts popping up in front of him, inducing a slight upward curve of his lips. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Bread, and gained 3 points in Cooking proficiency. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Bread, and gained 2 points in Cooking proficiency. Could it be that the produced bread can temporarily increase character attributes? Song Jian speculated in his heart. In a short while, dough balls were placed into the oven by Peige, who began making biscuits afterward. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Biscuits, and gained 2 points in Cooking proficiency. System: You watched bread maker Peige make Magic Biscuits, and gained 4 points in Cooking proficiency. System: Your Cooking skill has been upgraded to Level 2, and you have gained the recipe Magic Bread C Magic Bread: Food, Usage effect: increases Hunger level by 30 points, Defense by 20% for 30 minutes. System: Your Cooking skill has been upgraded to Level 2, and you have gained the recipe Magic Biscuits C Magic Biscuits: Food, Usage effect: increases Hunger level by 25 points, Attack by 30% for 30 minutes. Indeed, they temporarily increase character attributes. Song Jian nodded slightly after looking at the recipes. Brother Song, lend me 500 Doomsday Coins. 1 want to buy goods in bulk! Brother Song, lend me 300.1 need start-up capital for making milk tea! Song Brother Song, I, I also need 600 Doomsday Coins. I can import a batch of small healing potions from my shop! The last person was Fu Dong, who treated the convenience store as a safe house. Hearing his call, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Small healing potions can be bought from the store now? Song Jian immediately distributed the required Doomsday Coins, and soon, there were ding-ding-dang-dang sounds coming from the other three safe houses. Soraya, Kuchi, Morashata Bread maker Peige suddenly recited some inexplicable incantations towards the oven and stove. Song Jian was stunned, but he could feel a mysterious force swirling around the surface of the oven and stove, seeping into the interiors in strands. In a short while, a shocking scene unfolded as the oven and stove automatically opened from the inside, and palm-sized bread and biscuits, which had sprouted tiny limbs, slowly crawled out and lined up on the ground, as if they were soldiers. Soldiers, its time to defend our homeland! Bread maker Peiges face was fierce, making him look like a commanding general of thousands of troops. However, the apron he wore and the flour on his face made the scene somewhat comical. Hooray-, the bread and biscuit people cheered in unison. Master, I wonder if there is any wood and stone left. My soldiers need to make some weapons and siege equipment! Bread maker Peige turned to face them, a pleading expression on his face, contrasting sharply with his previous fierce demeanor. Ho- How much do you need? Yan Bo also seemed astonished, staring at the large group of bread and biscuit people for a long time before raising his head to ask. Not much, not much. Just one unit of each will do. Bread maker Peige rubbed his hands together. Here you are! Yan Bo took out one unit of wood and one unit of stone, placing them on the ground. Lets get started, soldiers! Start making weapons and equipment. Lets fight a beautiful battle! Peige shouted loudly. Hooray-, hooray-, the bread and biscuit people rushed towards the wood and stone that looked like small hills for them, like ants. In a short time, accompanied by a series of ding-ding-dang-dang sounds, the wood and stone were turned into small shavings and formed into helmets, armor, and spears, as well as bows and arrows. What was even more surprising was that some of the little people had gathered to make ladders, movable platforms, lever cranes, and even primitive catapults, while others made stone projectiles from the stone materials. The little people, or rather, the bread and biscuit soldiers, worked at an incredibly fast pace, and in no time, a large number of weapons and equipment were produced. They then split up to carry other people and catapults onto the outer walls of the safe houses using ladders, lever cranes, and movable platforms. Each of them drew bows and arrows, looking ready to fight. At this moment, the green light columns on the surfaces of the four safe houses began to fade. Eventually, the light columns shattered with a crisp sound, turning into fine fragments. The surrounding monsters roared simultaneously and charged towards the safe houses. Chapter 175 - 175: Activation Technique Chapter 175: Activation Technique Translator: 549690339 Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- On the walls, biscuit soldiers and bread soldiers were firing arrows. The rain of arrows shot at the monsters seemed even more terrifying than the arrow towers on either side. Whoosh- Boom! Miniature catapults, only palm-sized, were shooting pebble-sized projectiles. These pebbles, whenever they hit a monster, would leave a bloody hole. Some ordinary level-one zombies were instantly killed if hit in the head. Such power! We might have succeeded in creating one even without uniting, Song Jian murmured, stroking his chin. Turning his head, Song Jian asked the Baker Master Pig, Could you teach me the spell you just chanted? 1 can pay tuition! Sorry, this is our Gnome bloodline magic, the Animation spell. Without Gnome blood, it cannot be learned, Baker Master Pig replied earnestly. Animation spell, is it that amazing? said Song Jian, unable to hide his surprise. At that moment, Song Jian saw that the safety house based on the fruit shop had various kinds of fruits standing on the walls. Pineapples, lemons, pomegranates, apples, watermelons, pears All kinds of fruits, with tiny arms and legs supporting their large bodies, looked somewhat comical. Just like the bread soldiers and biscuit soldiers, they were attacking the monsters outside the wall. Pomegranate soldiers were spitting pomegranate seeds as if they were machine guns. Groups of apples, pears, and lemons were holding hands and flinging their companions toward the horde of monsters. The thrown fruits exploded like bombs, clearing large areas. It was comical to see the watermelon. It was too heavy for any fruits to lift, so it had to bounce off the wall and fall into the monstrosity. A thunderous boom followed, and a red and green mushroom cloud rose. In the tea shop, cups of tea were animated. The wall was filled with cups of teas, thick as arms, their straws continuously spraying tea. The milk tea, once it touched the monsters, seemed more formidable than sulfuric acid. The monsters covered in it silently dissolved into pus, not even leaving a complete corpse behind. On the wall of the convenience store stood a row of plastic soldiers. Animated childrens toys, even tanks and planes, rushed out of the safety house and fired at the monsters. This is just like a fairy tale! Song Jian chuckled at what he was seeing. The monsters were being beaten so badly by these comical soldiers they couldnt even lift their heads. It was just like the game Plants vs. Zombies, with the monsters unable to approach the safety house. Time flew quickly. An hour later, the numbers of monsters were dropping fast. The levels of Yin Bo and the three others all rose to level nine. It seemed that, by the time the safety house was completed, the four could very well reach level ten. Just then, the ground began to tremble slightly. A zombie that looked like a mountain of flesh slowly walked toward the safety house. Every step it took made the ground shudder. Brother Song, the BOSS the BOSS is here. Its up to you now. Yin Bo looked at the BOSS in the distance and uttered with fear. Song Jian looked rather disturbed by the five-meter-tall and six-meter-wide BOSS lumbering in the distance. It was no longer walking, but more like a big meatbail dragging itself over. On its way, regardless of the number of monsters in front of it, it would absorb them into its body, making them part of itself. Its body surface still had many zombies that had not been completely dissolved. Some were two legs sticking out; some were an arm; some were half a body. From afar, it looked like a trash mountain. The worst part was that the BOSS stank tremendously. Before it came close, Song Jian could already smell its horrible stench. Zoomers could probably be the only ones to attack it. Meleers would all run away from it! Song Jian muttered, frowning. [LVio Corrosive Zombie Garmore] (Elite), Vitality Points: 1600/3200, Traits: Super Vitality, Super Smell, Skills: Devouring Dissolution, Poison Splash. Three thousand two hundred vitality points was higher than most of the level ten elite BOSSes, but thankfully it was daytime so its attributes were halved. Even then, one thousand six hundred vitality points were still higher than regular level ten elite BOSSes. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Considering its skills, it probably also had the ability to attack from a distance. Song Jian didnt dare to let it get close. He immediately lifted his rocket launcher; there was no need to aim with the Eye of the Heart. Firing blindly ahead would hit the BOSS, as its movement speed was much slower than ordinary zombies. It could not avoid the attack at all. Whoosh- A rocket shell left a trace in the air as it moved towards the BOSS. As expected, even if the BOSS saw the rocket headed at it, it couldnt dodge and had to stand there as the rocket hit it square in the chest. Boom- The rocket performed an explosion. Suddenly, a large pit appeared on the BOSSS body, along with countless pus mixed with fragments of undissolved monsters scattered everywhere. An critical hit dealt with more than a hundred damage came out of the top of the BOSSS head. Roar- A sharp screech came from the BOSSS mouth as the pus flowed from its body to fill the hole in its chest. The BOSSS eyes were fixed on Song Jian standing on the wall of the safety house, as if it wanted to swallow him in one gulp. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- On the wall, miniature catapults were also firing towards the BOSS, but the pebble-sized projectiles, no matter how powerful, didnt do much damage to the BOSS, causing only about ten points of damage. But seven or eight catapults could deal almost a hundred points of damage at once. If it werent for the slow firing speed of the catapults, Yin Bo might have had a chance to grind this level ten elite BOSS to death. The BOSS looked at Song Jian and suddenly began to inhale, its body swelling up even more. Song Jian felt something was wrong. Before he could fire the second rocket, he quickly jumped off the wall and pulled Yin Bo, who was standing next to him, down at the same time. Brother Song, whats going on? Yin Bo was puzzled. Plop- A stream of pus was sprayed from the BOSSS mouth like a water truck, spraying towards the wall. The bread soldiers and biscuit soldiers on the wall, as well as their war machines, were all melting like ice under a fiery sun. In a short time, only a puddle of pale green, fishy fluid remained on the wall. The wall itself was also slowly being corroded, becoming crumbly and having its defense reduced. This this is too powerful, Yin Bo looked up at the green smoke still billowing from the pus on the wall and uttered in shock and trembling. This BOSS is quite tricky! After saying that, Song Jian jumped back on the wall, aimed at the BOSS, pulled the trigger, and a rocket shell whizzed at it. Chapter 176 - 176: Snatching the monster Chapter 176: Snatching the monster Translator: 549690339 Focus fire, aim all at that BOSS! Yan Bo jumped back onto the wall, swiftly controlling the Arrow Tower on the wall to shoot at the BOSS, not allowing it to approach. If it did, even the Level 3 stone wall wouldnt be able to stop its poison spray. Song Jian also targeted the BOSS. The second rocket whistled out with a Boom, causing over a hundred points of critical damage and blasting off nearly half of the BOSSS body. This BOSSS defense is not that strong, huh? Two hits, two critical strikes? Song Jian muttered to himself. Severely injured, the BOSS roared. Around its body, a fierce tornado started, drawing in all the creatures within a three-meter radius. At this point, the BOSS was among a horde of monsters, and there must have been twenty or thirty of them around it. Within a blink of an eye, it cleared the area, absorbing all the creatures into its body. Slowly, green numbers with a +3, +4 sign started floating above the BOSSS head. Its Vitality Points began to slowly increase. This creature can increase its own health? Everyone was instantly shocked when they saw this. Song Jian immediately pulled out a can of Red Bull and started chugging, and his Spirit Points also started to recover slowly. Brother Song, keep it up! Kong Ning, who was using a fruit stand as a safe house, shouted and threw an apple over. Catching it, Song Jian saw that it was a food item which could recover Spirit Points. He was instantly delighted, as this was far better than increasing the Spirit Point recovery speed. Thanks! Song Jian called out and started munching on the apple. The food didnt need to be completely consumed. All he needed was a few seconds of eating. In no time, Song Jians Spirit Points were fully restored. He tossed away the remaining apple, his vertical eye on his forehead slowly opened, and a dazzling silver beam shot at the BOSS. Bang, bang, bang- For five seconds, each second was accompanied by an explosion. A series of damage numbers popped up above the BOSSS head, and its Vitality Points were rapidly dropping. Song Brother Song, thats amazing. Is it, the Eye of Erlang? Yan Bos face was full of admiration. Good grief, does having an extra eye on the forehead mean 1 am Erlang Shen, Song Jian didnt even want to respond. After five seconds, Song Jian looked a bit tired. However, he could feel that when casting the Minds Eye, the burden was gradually decreasing. It was as if the third vertical eye on his forehead was slowly adapting to his body and truly becoming a part of him. Implantation, implantation. Dont tell me its going to become a part of my body like in the animated series, Song Jian wondered. SongBrother Song, its getting closer! Looking at the increasingly approaching boss outside, Yan Bo felt the urge to turn around and run. The BOSS was terrifying and rather disgusting. It was like a large rotting pile of snot bubbles, continuously rolling on the ground. The Minds Eye was Song Jians trump card, but even after this move, the BOSSS Vitality Points were still approximately half. Wait for me, wait for me to recover my Spirit Points. Then Ill hit it again, and its done! Song Jian pulled out another can of Jianlibao and started chugging. Woo woo- Just then, an air-raid siren sounded from the sky. Looking up, six palm-sized toy planes were diving down from the sky targeting the Level 10 Elite BOSS. Da da da da. A burst of machine gun fire hit the BOSS, splattering pus from its body. Several points of damage emerged above the BOSSS head. Furious, the BOSS spit out a foul-smelling toxic water towards the toy planes flying left and right. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One plane got drenched in the toxic water, smoke billowing out of it as it crashed into the horde of monsters, triggering a small mushroom cloud. The remaining toy planes executed evasive maneuvers in the air, dodging skilfully. In no time, three bombers flew in from afar. Each bomber was the size of half a desktop, moving very slowly, but flying high, beyond the reach of the BOSSS toxin spray. The remaining five toy planes performed a beautiful curve in the sky, turned around, and continued to dive towards the BOSS. Their machine guns strafed causing more damage, knocking off over a hundred Vitality Points from the BOSS within moments. The toy bombers also slowly flew over. Its bomb bay opened and bombs the size of marbles fell towards the BOSS. Boom, boom, boom- Several dozen bombs hit the BOSS, making it howl in rage. Its resentment towards these toy planes surpassed its hatred towards Song Jian. The BOSSS gaze started tracking these toy planes. After exhausting all their bombs, the three bombers slowly headed back. Just then, seven or eight tentacles shot out from the BOSS, wrapping the bombers and forcefully pulling them down. The toy planes were, after all, not real planes, they were no match for the BOSSS power. They were drawn into the BOSSS body and slowly dissolved. The toy fighters immediately performed tactical flying maneuvers, not daring to get too close. However, the BOSS seemed to have an endless number of tentacles, which densely filled the air like a tentacle monster. The few planes only held on for a dozen seconds before being tangled by the tentacles and pulled into the BOSS. Everyone turned to look at the safe house built on the convenience store. Fu Dong shook his head with a pale face, indicating that there were no more toy planes. Its such a pity. If we had a few more, maybe we could have taken down this BOSS. Yan Bo said regretfully. At this point, the BOSS only had less than three hundred Vitality Points left and was less than ten meters away from Yan Bos safe house. Based on the BOSSS speed, it would reach the safe house wall in at most thirty seconds. Alright, leave the rest to me. Song Jian tossed the empty can and picked up the Rocket Launcher again. Whoosh, whoosh- Two rockets, spaced three seconds apart, exploded on the BOSSS body, inflicting over a hundred and fifty points of damage. Song Jian jumped off the wall, brandishing a dagger to kill a few nearby mutant zombies, a transparent light shield appearing on his body. He held off the monster attacks, and pressed his right hand on the ground. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped energy cluster rushed toward the BOSS, and all the monsters hit by the Earth Teeth Assault suffered over ten points of damage. The Earth Teeth Assault hit the BOSS, just like the BOSS had stepped onto a Landmine. A large amount of pus exploded from its lower body. Song Jian returned to the wall, checked his Mental Strength, and realized that only 55% had recovered. Although it was enough to cast the Minds Eye, there would only be 5% left after the casting. His head was bound to feel uncomfortable for a while. SongBrother Song, its only got under a hundred Vitality Points left. Yan Bo shouted excitedly. Song Jian hesitated. It was not worth spending 50% more Mental Strength to use Minds Eye for that small amount of health. With a dagger, a few slashes would suffice. But close combat with such a putrid BOSS was rather Just as Song Jian was still undecided, a gunshot echoed from afar with a Pang. A large amount of pus splattered from the BOSSS head. Its Vitality Points instantly dropped to zero, and it collapsed to the ground. Chapter 177 - 177: Devouring Belt Chapter 177: Devouring Belt Translator: 549690339 Looking at the BOSS that had fallen like a pile of mud, Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Did someone steal my kill? Following the sound of the gunshot, he saw at a distance atop a building, a man in a black trench coat slowly rising to his feet with a silver sniper rifle in hand. Upon noticing Song Jians gaze, the man smirked at him before turning to go. Song Jian stared at the mans receding figure, a look of surprise crossing his face. This man was level eleven, one level higher than him. Could it be that hes already completed the main quest to become a professional? Otherwise, it wouldnt have been possible for him to level up to eleven. Song Jians face grew darker, suddenly feeling a heavy pressure. Lucky you ran quickly. If you dared fight me for loots, 1 would have beaten you to a pulp! Song Jian sneered, stretched, and casually sat down on the wall to watch Yan Bo. Dont forget to pay me back when the mission is over! Song Jian said to Yan Bo. Boss, 1 still have a part of my mission to complete. There are at least several hundred monsters left! Yan Bo responded somewhat helplessly. As long as there are no level ten elite bosses, the four of you wont have any issue. Song Jian looked at Yan Bos team with a hint of envy. They had been lucky to all get special buildings as their safe houses. The four employees who possessed the revive skill were clearly the perks of having special buildings. Why else would others need their safe houses to be fully operational before they could hire, while they could hire during their creation? Even though I did not learn the revive skill, at least 1 have mastered two recipes and leveled up my cooking skill by one level. Thats not too bad. Song Jian comforted himself, never taking his eyes off the spot where the level ten elite boss died. Following the death of the boss, a piece of blue quality equipment had dropped. Even though he could barely make out what it was, for Song Jian, a piece of level ten blue quality equipment was already a significant prize; Without the level ten elite boss, Yan Bo and the others finally managed to finish their defense without much ado. The whole area around their safe house was packed with dead monsters. When only a few monsters remained, Song Jian rushed over to pick up the blue-quality equipment. Brother Song, congrats on scoring the level-ten blue-quality gear, Yan Bo said cheerfully, not showing envy despite the envious expression on his face. Thank you, thank you. The four of you are at the top of the game now too, Song Jian laughed. Very few players were able to construct their safe houses. Most were still laboriously chopping wood and gathering materials. Not everyone was like Li Keer who had a one-time chance to finish a mission; naturally, the more secure, the better. Ha ha, were doing okay. Were changing this place into a bakery. My pastries can be sold, and its getting tougher to find food. In a while, everyone might have to come here just to buy bread. By that time, well have made a fortune, ha ha! Yan Bo was delighted. Song Jian felt a shock at his heart. He hadnt considered the scenario Yan Bo mentioned, but reflecting on it, the quantity of food available was indeed reducing as of late. However, his cooking skill could sustain him for now. If it ended up like Yan Bo said, with the available food to forage becoming rarer, should he start growing some crops in his manor and hire a cook? Brother Song, it might take me a while to pay you back. Opening up a shop requires a large investment Yan Bo scratched his head awkwardly. After a safe house is constructed, it would still need to be converted into a bakery. This was an advanced feature. The existing safe house was just the basic version. Changing it to a bakery would require a substantial amount of money. Thats okay, pay me back when you have the money. Song Jian shook his head. The 20% interest was just a joke. Just pay back what you owe. Yan Bo and the others eyes brightened up and they beamed, Thank you, Brother Song! Each one of their safe houses had its own unique feature, especially the fruit shop and the milk tea shop that could restore Spirit Points. He was bound to have frequent dealings with them. The 20% interest meant nothing compared to the potential friendship with them. Brother Song, whats the blue-quality gear you got from the BOSS? Show us and let us feast our eyes, Yan Bo asked cheerfully. The other three showed curious expressions.They had never seen a level ten blue-quality equipment before; even level five blue-quality equipment was rare to them. Its just a level ten belt with average attributes. Song Jian said nonchalantly. He then generously displayed the belt and its attributes for all to see. Devouring Belt (Blue), Belt, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense +4, Vitality Points recovery speed increased by 10%. Special Effect: Devouring, recover 5% Spirit Points for every monster killed. Usage Requirement: Level 10. Can the equipment be taken out of the game: No. An equipment that restores spirit points! lveIve never seen one before! Yan Bo exclaimed in surprise. Exactly, without this special effect, this belt would be ordinarily average. But with this special effect, the value of this belt has skyrocketed! Ge Fan adjusted his glasses and said. Behind him was a short, young girl who looked to be around thirteen or fourteen years old. With cat ears on her head and a long tail behind her, she looked a little frightened by the strange glances thrown her way. Meow- When she saw Song Jian looking at her, the cat girl seemed a little timid, gave a soft meow, and hid behind Ge Fan. This is my milk tea sister that 1 hired. Ge Fan blushed slightly as he explained. Hehehe- The other three people looked at Ge Fan with a weird grin on their faces. They exchanged glances, making the cat girl behind Ge Fan even more scared. Well, Song Jian smiled faintly, equipped the belt, and said to the four: Now that youve created the safe houses, you can add me as a friend in the game. Once you get some money, you can mail it to me in the game. Dont worry, Brother Song. Once we have the money, well mail it to you right away, Yan Bo patted his chest confidently. Alright, Im leaving! Song Jian said, summoning his motorcycle and heading towards the distance. There were already professionals in the game, and Song Jian was no longer in the lead. He had only completed half of the main quest. He still needed to find six combat professional tutors, complete their trial quests, and become a professional himself. The pressure from the sniper who stole the last hit on the BOSS earlier had made Song Jian feel a sense of urgency. There was no time to waste; he needed to finish the main quest as soon as possible. But where can I find the six combat professionals? Song Jian furrowed his brows in frustration. The city was so vast that even the outskirts had a range of several kilometers. He dared not venture any further due to the sheer number of monsters and bosses outside. One lapse in attention could mean death. Just then, a loud explosion could be heard from a distance. A dark mushroom cloud arose, and not long after, a shockwave rushed towards Song Jian. What happened? Did an arsenal explode? Otherwise, there wont be such a powerful explosion! Song Jian squinted, shielding his eyes with one hand until the shockwave passed. Looking towards the direction of the mushroom cloud, he saw the shadow of a massive monster vaguely visible amidst the thick smoke, accompanied by a series of sharp cries. Lets go and check it out! Song Jian turned his motorcycle around and drove towards the direction of the mushroom cloud. Chapter 178 - 178 Black Dragon (Fourth Update) Chapter 178: Black Dragon (Fourth Update) Translator: 549690339 Nearly all the novice zones players were attracted by a mushroom cloud billowing into the sky in the distance and the vague outline of a gargantuan creature appearing and disappearing in the cloud. The monsters size was colossal, almost as tall as a six-story building, with wings spanning at least thirty meters extending from its back. As the mushroom cloud ascended, the creature too was striving to soar towards the sky inside the cloud. Roar- A thunderous roar echoed from afar, instilling a sense of fear in everyone. This was a primal terror that felt like it was emanating from the depths of their souls, akin to a frog being watched by a venomous snake, the dread induced by a natural predator seeping into each individuals cells. The players who originally wanted to approach the beast immediately halted; the creature was not something they could approach at their current level. Or rather, for a long time in the future, they wouldnt be capable of going near such a horrific monster. That that creature it looks vaguely like the dragon from the legends! Professed a player abruptly, pointing at the monster in the mushroom cloud. Upon hearing his remark, everyone looked on and found the comparison more and more convincing, stirring excitement among them. A dragon, a creature from myths, was an apex entity in any game. The ultimate glory for any player was probably to personally vanquish a Giant Dragon. Some people began to stir, even though they shook uncontrollably, their cells continually alerting them of danger, but they couldnt resist the impulse within their hearts. Even a glimpse from far away would be worth it. Some started to run towards the direction of the mushroom cloud. Daytime was the best time for the players to venture out. By nightfall, this city would unequivocally become the monsters territory. Song Jian was the fastest among them. At this stage in the game, it was rare for a player to have a mount or vehicle. His gaze was fixated on the enormous creature tumbling in the air far away, its wings constantly flapping as if trying to thrust into the sky. Yet, it seemed to be restrained by something. Struggling vehemently, its angered roars echoed through the sky. It does look a bit like the Giant Dragon from the legends! Song Jians eyes gleamed. The beast appeared much like a massive lizard, with two curved black horns atop its head, black scales adorning its body, a thick tail ending in a large ball cloaked with sharp bony spines. The distance was too great for Song Jian to check the monsters attributes. He could only continue onwards. He had now entered the region containing level 10 monsters. The roar of his motorcycle drew all the shadow-dwelling monsters towards him, chasing after Song Jian. Despite being left far behind, they didnt give up. As long as they could hear the sound of the motorcycle, the monsters could continue to chase after it endlessly. Even the regular monsters have reached level 10, should I continue ahead? Faced with an increasing onslaught of monsters, Song Jian reluctantly dismounted the motorcycle, stored it away, and hid in a remote alley. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Continuing further might lead to being besieged by the creatures. Even though he was very powerful, Song Jian could not possibly survive amidst hundreds of level-10 monsters, even if they all had their attributes halved. Roar- The roars of the beast grew more intense. Its enormous body moved with surprising smoothness, like a fish writhing. Each inch of its body exuded power. However, it seemed like the gigantic creature was truly being confined by something. After ascending to mid-air, it could no longer fly any higher. The distance was too far for Song Jian to see clearly, but he felt the beast possessed an overpowering sense of tenacitya sense of destructive force. Song Jian was brimming with excitement, every cell in his body trembling. It was a mix of fear and extreme exhilaration. This might be the most terrifying creature in the game, perhaps this is my only chance to see it! Thought Song Jian, Just like the figure that floated on the rooftop, absorbing the essence of the moon before, just like the gigantic skeleton that walked past the window, over a hundred meters tall There were too many powerful monsters lurking in this city. Song Jian had crossed paths with such formidable beasts twice before, and he still remembered the sensation he felt when that enormous skeleton passed down a street only a few dozen meters away from him. Song Jians figure swiftly darted through the city, the low growls of monsters echoing around him. Now, he had ventured into the territory of level 15 monsters. Even though he couldnt see them, he could sense the formidable aura radiating from the monsters nearby. Yet, these monsters aura pales in comparison to the colossal creature in the distance, like a firefly against the full moon. He was getting closer C close enough to see the giant creatures massive eyes. They were a pale golden color, slit pupils like those of a snake or lizard, gleaming with an unusual light. This gigantic creature occasionally exhaled plumes of heated black smoke, even spurting sparks from its nostrils. Its muscles bulged with explosive power, its black scales shone brilliantly, much like steel. However, there was a rope, rough as thick as a finger, tightly circling the colossal beast. Regardless of how much it struggled, it couldnt break free from this seemingly frail constraint. [Lv8o Black Dragon C Erbartlein] (Elite): Vitality Points:58oo/???, Traits: Super Resistance, ???, Fire Element Control, Lightning Element Control, ???; Skills: Vortex Fireball, Tail Whip, ??? Electro-Strike, ??? Its a level 80 Elite Boss, so terrifying! More than half of its attributes are invisible, perhaps I can only see these because its injured, or because its in a fight. Song Jian could feel every cell in his body trembling, screaming, even wanting to bow and worship the beast. This was the reverence of lower organisms for higher ones, at the cellular and genetic level. The closer he got, the more shivers ran through his spine. In the end, he couldnt even muster the courage to take a step forward. The Black Dragon Erbartlein grew increasingly violent, its mouth already starting to conjure a Vortex Fireball. All the monsters within several kilometers disappeared under its terrifying power. Lower level monsters could only run away, incapable of any other action. Its just a monster! No matter how high its level is, it is simply a monster. Monsters exist for players to level up and get equipment, but why am I still so afraid! Song Jians face was deathly pale, sweat pouring from his body, trembling uncontrollably. The vertical pupils on his forehead even opened wide, pushing him to his limit and on the brink of collapsing. Just then, the Hexagram Array on his chest suddenly erupted with dazzling light, its radiance shining through his armor, illuminating Song Jians face. The terror in his heart was being rapidly replaced by rampaging bloodlust. Song Jians face twisted into a fearsome grimace, his eyes gleaming with a lust for blood. Its only a big lizard! Whats there to fear? Kill it, skin it, rip its flesh, scoop out its bones, devour its heart C the Giant Dragon is nothing but my prey! Boom! With a stomp of his foot, Song Jian left cracks in the cement road. He propelled himself towards the Black Dragon in the distance like an arrow loosed from its bow. Chapter 179 - 179: Dragon Hunter Chapter 179: Dragon Hunter Translator: 549690339 At this point, Song Jian was like a humanoid behemoth, exuding a terrifying aura. With each step forward, he moved a distance of seven to eight meters, far exceeding the capabilities of a level ten player; The surrounding monsters continued to increase in level, fifteen, eighteen, twenty. Such levels of monsters where challenging to contend with even at half-strength and with Song Jian at full capability. But now, the mere aura emanating from Song Jian sent these monsters into disarray, prompting them to scatter and flee in panic; The closer he got to the terrifying beast, the fewer monsters there were around. In the end, on the empty streets, only Song Jians racing silhouette remained, crossing over abandoned vehicles and scaling walls with agility. Eventually, he arrived in the Black Dragons sector; Ahead, Song Jian jumped onto a three-story building of a hundred-meter-high skyscraper, tightly gripping the outer wall with his hands. His fingers dug deep holes into the concrete. Descending the rooftop with bare hands, he moved as deftly as a monkey. It was not before long that Song Jian appeared at the topmost part of the tall building. The Black Dragon, still struggling fiercely from its shackles, was less than thirty meters away from him. The thick smoke and sparks spewing from its mouth had already spread to Song Jians vicinity. With eyes full of murderous intent, Song Jians expression softened gradually. He looked around bewildered, as though he had just woken up from a dream; When Song Jian took sight of the beast in front of him, he shuddered, involuntarily stepping back two steps. Only then did he realize that he was standing at the rooftop of a hundred-meter-high building; Looking at his blood-soaked fingers, the memories from before flashed across his mind; Did I climb up here myself? Song Jian looked down and immediately felt dizzy; Who would believe that I climbed up a hundred-meter-high building with bare hands? I cant even believe it myself! After a while, Song Jian finally turned his gaze to the Black Dragon in front of him. At this point, he clearly saw the golden ropes enveloping the Black Dragons body. Some of the ropes had even embedded themselves between the dragons scales, seeping into its flesh. Fresh blood slowly dripped down, staining the entire rope in red, continuously dripping onto the ground; Woo Woo- The Black Dragon roared as it thrashed its wings. But it didnt make any height. Instead, it caused the golden ropes to sink in deeper; Whoosh- Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another gold rope shot up from the ground. Flying in a beautiful arc in the sky, it coiled around the Black Dragons neck. Next, with a light Bing sound, the rope tightened, forcing the Black Dragon to jerk its head backward. Its massive body teetered backward and nearly lost its balance, on the brink of dropping from the sky; Roar- A resentful roar emerged from the Black Dragon. Muscles bulging, it struggled with all its might to escape, but over a dozen ropes tightly bound it. The other ends of the ropes seemed to be in the hands of a deity, immovable; Song Jian could sense that the aura emanating from the Black Dragon was gradually weakening, and its strength was slowly fading as it continued to bleed; The Black Dragon could no longer maintain its flying position. It crashed into the building next to it making the building collapse from the middle. Amidst the billowing dust, it struggled to get up; Hahaha, this will be the thirteenth Giant Dragon that I, Dragon Hunter Dierdeli, have hunted! A proud voice sounded from below the building. Song Jian looked down and saw a figure raising both hands high. Both her hands donned a pair of dark green gloves. The dozens of golden ropes binding the Black Dragon were shot from these gloves; At this time, Dierdeli controlled the gloves to wrestle with the Black Dragon. It was clear that Dierdeli had the upper hand, but achieving final victory wasnt easy. The Black Dragon just might manage to escape if she was not careful; [LV85 Dragon Hunter C Dierdeli ? Walker] (Elite), Vitality Points: ???, Spirit Points: ???, Characteristics: ???, Skills: ??? Damn it, all attributes except for level, profession, and name are question marks!; However, this was within Song Jians expectations. After all, it took a lot of luck to view other players attributes when they surpassed level ten. Attributes of level twenty monsters could be seen for the most part. With level thirty, you might not even see anything but the name and level. As for level forty, fifty, it was probably too much to ask to even approach; If it wasnt for the battle between the Dragon Hunter and the Black Dragon, if not for the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to approach within a ten-kilometer radius. Oh? Theres a human daring to approach the Dragon Hunters battle zone. Amazing! Haha, do you fancy coming down for a chat? Dragon Hunter Dierdeli seemingly noticed Song Jians presence and invited him over; The Black Dragon also seemed to notice the arrival of a third party and roared in anger towards Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian was as insignificant as an ant in its eyes. If it hadnt been for Dierdelis invitation, the Black Dragon wouldnt have even glanced at Song Jian. Song Jian took a deep breath. This was an eighty-five level elite boss. If it werent for her name in green, Song Jian wouldnt dare to approach. Just as Song Jian prepared to descend, the Black Dragon suddenly pounced towards him. Its massive body loomed over like an oppressive storm cloud. Its fierce dragon head opened wide for an attack with seething flames gathering in its mouth. Thick black smoke and sparks spurted from its nostrils, and in its golden vertical pupils, a crazy and brutal expression could be seen. How dare you! A sharp reproach sounded, and the dozens of golden ropes suddenly tightened. The Black Dragons body stalled mid-air, and the Vortex Fireball, originally coalescing in mid-air, abruptly dispersed, transforming into pure fire elements that evaporated into the air. A resentful wail erupted, and the Black Dragons eyes flashed with embarrassment and anger. To it, Song Jian was like a puny ant. Normally, it could obliterate him with one fiery breath, but now, its full-force attack was unable to kill him, which made the Black Dragon feel extremely angry and humiliated; As the golden ropes tightened, large chunks of the Black Dragons scales were scraped off, and its scalding dragon blood sprayed all around. For a moment, it even felt as if the surrounding temperature had risen a few degrees; Just then, the Hexagram Array Diagram on Song Jians chest suddenly burst out with a brilliant light. The dragon blood raining down from the sky was mysteriously drawn towards it, as if an invisible hand gathered all the droplets, channeling them into Song Jians chest; In an instant, Song Jian felt a burning sensation in his chest, as if was being branded with a hot iron. He couldnt help but groan in pain and stumbled forward; Chapter 180 - 180: Dragon Sorcerer Chapter 180: Dragon Sorcerer Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 Song Jian knelt on the ground with one knee, supporting his body with both hands, a sensation like branding iron constantly stimulating his nerves in his chest area, causing his body to tremble incessantly; Waves of heat spread from his chest to his limbs; under his exposed skin, his veins radiated a dazzling red glow, as if blood was replaced by lava. The burning sensation extended from his chest to every part of his body. Song Jians body simply couldnt withstand such torment akin to being scorched. His skin began to curl, a large amount of water evaporated from his body, wisps of green smoke emerged, making it seem as if he would burst into flames any moment. Song Jians Vitality Points dropped drastically. At first, only one or two points decreased every second, but soon it turned into three or four points, then seven or eight, and eventually dozens of points. In just a few minutes, Song Jians Vitality Points had decreased by thousands. If it wasnt for the SSS-grade mission reward, which increased his Vitality Points recovery speed by 500%, he would have already turned into a dried-up corpse. Now, with his own and his equipments Vitality Points recovery speed, Song Jian could restore thirty-eight Vitality Points per second. The rate at which his Vitality Points were dropping was only thirty points per second. As a result, despite his weak appearance, his Vitality Points remained full. Song Jian felt as if he had fallen into a pit of lava, and his consciousness began to blur. He didnt know how much time had passed before a cooling sensation gradually spread from his chest, encompassing his entire body, as if he had gone from being in lava to being in a crystal-clear stream. The burning fire within his body was covered by the cooling sensation; Song Jians body twisted like a cooked shrimp, his face distorted with pain, and his entire body looked like it had been soaked in water, damp all over. Beneath him lay a large white stain, a trace of his evaporated sweat. Whats happening to me? Song Jians consciousness slowly recovered, and his memory had a brief blank. It took him a while to recall that he had come here chasing something, and then Black Dragon! Song Jian was shocked to remember, and immediately got up. Just a few dozen meters away, the huge monster lay gasping atop half a building, its body bound by dozens of gold-glowing ropes. The creatures golden vertical pupils stared hatefully and angrily at Song Jian; Why are you glaring at me? Its not like I hit you, there are other people to blame for your grievances Song Jian suddenly remembered that the person who had beaten the Black Dragon into such a state was standing below, and couldnt finish his sentence. Opening his personal attributes interface, Song Jian saw a faint light emanating from the Hexagram Array Diagram on his models chest. One corner of the Hexagram Star was covered in red blood, looking like a red gem; Song Jian was shocked. He tore open his chest and found that the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest had indeed changed. A brilliant crystal, like a red gem, was now embedded in one corner of the Hexagram Array Diagram; Also, the attributes of the original Hexagram Array Diagram had changed; Night Slayer (Foundation), Category: Integrated Hexagram Array, Usage Effect 1: Boost hosts attack power by 30%; Usage Effect 2: Automatically absorb lunar essence during the night, enhancing hosts physical condition, can also absorb lunar essence in the real world; Usage Effect 3: Morphing into Dark Cloud (active), can turn into a dark cloud, immune to physical attacks, increasing 100% resistance, and fly while dealing (300+200%*Mental Strength) damage to targets within the range, additionally inflicting 50 fire damage per second. This skill is actively cast and can be dispelled early; (Morph into Dark Cloud lasts 15 minutes and has a cooldown of 60 minutes, with 3 Mental Strength consumed per minute.) Usage Effect 4: Can embed six talismans to further enhance strength. Number of embedded talismans: 1/6 Dragon Blood Talisman: Increases 200 Vitality Points limit, increases 100 Spirit Points limit, attacks deal an extra 30 Dragon Might damage, this damage is ineffective against creatures of higher rank than Black Dragon Albatrilaine; My attributes have increased so much? A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face; the original attributes that had only been effective during the night were now unrestricted. The first effects attack power boost had been doubled from 15% to 30%. The second effect, which had been unable to absorb lunar essence in the real world, could now do so. The third effect had removed the restriction on only being active at night while also adding 50 fire damage per second. Most impressive of all, the previously vacant positions for six talismans now held a Dragon Blood Talisman, with an increase of 200 Vitality Points and 100 Spirit Points. Originally, Song Jians Vitality Points were only 400, but now they had soared to 600, which was almost on par with a level five elite BOSS. Meanwhile, his original 70 Spirit Points also increased to 170. My strength has increased by at least a third compared to before; this is amazing! Song Jian clenched his fists, feeling the power surging in his body constantly. His weakened body gradually recovered and grew stronger; Human, youre still alive? Dierdelis surprised voice came from downstairs. Song Jian smiled faintly, activated the Morphing into Dark Cloud skill, and descended from the rooftop to the ground. The originally pitch-black dark cloud now emitted a faint red glow, giving off a dangerous feeling; Landing on the ground, Song Jian dismissed the dark cloud state and bowed to Dierdeli, Thank you for your assistance just now. Im deeply grateful! Just moments ago, the Black Dragon was about to spew Vortex Fireball at Song Jian, but it was stopped by Dierdeli. Otherwise, he would have been reduced to ashes by now; Gods Chosen? Dierdelis eyes lit up, recognizing Song Jians identity. She couldnt help but shake her head in admiration, You truly deserve the favor of the gods, daring to absorb the essence of the Black Dragons blood. Ordinary people who try would have been dead by now, but not only have you survived, you seem to have gained quite a few benefits. Have you gained the Black Dragon Bloodline? The Black Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask in amazement; Legend has it that those who bathe in dragon blood gain a powerful body resistant to weapons, and can even change their bloodline to possess the Dragon Bloodline. Those with a strong concentration of the bloodline can even master some Dragon Language Magic, becoming powerful Dragon Sorcerers! Dierdeli explained. Dragon Sorcerer, is that also a battle profession? Song Jian asked excitedly; Of course! Oh, havent you become a professional yet? Would you like to learn about the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Youve just bathed in the essence of the Black Dragon Albatrilaine, so maybe you have the qualifications to become a Dragon Sorcerer too! Dierdeli said with a smile. Chapter 181 - 181: Injury Chapter 181: Injury Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 Dragon Sorcerer? Song Jian instantly became excited. This profession sounded extraordinarily superior! Yes, its a profession with high requirements for bloodline. Without the Dragon Bloodline, no matter how hard you try, its impossible to gain entry. You should know, a Dragon Sorcerer is a rare profession. Very rare, indeed. Dierdeli said with a taut muscular grip around the golden rope in her hand. A rare profession? Song Jians heart skipped a beat and asked hurriedly, Respected Dragon Hunter, could you elaborate on the profession classifications? Are professions also divided into common and rare? Haha, you dont even know this. Dierdeli laughed heartily and looked Song Jian up and down. She nodded and said, It seems you need a responsible tutor to guide you. However, before that, I can tell you about the profession classifications. In this world, there are all sorts of combat professions. There are ten thousand common combat professions, three thousand elite ones, eight hundred are rare, one hundred and eight are legendary, and seventy-two are epic. Starting from the elite professions, each profession has a limited number. If a profession is full, no one else can take on this profession, unless someone already in the profession dies, creating a vacancy! The Dragon Sorcerer is one of the eight hundred rare professions. The number of people hasnt ever been filled because the entry requirements are too stringent, such as having your Dragon Bloodline concentration above 65% as the lowest threshold. Only those with a Dragon Bloodline concentration of 80%, or even 90%, have the potential to become formidable Dragon Sorcerers! Let me show you first how powerful a Dragon Sorcerer can be, and introduce you to the skills one can possess. Well talk about other things later. Oh, yes, to learn about the Dragon Sorcerer combat profession, you must pass a test first Hmm, let me see, 1 shall pick the simplest assessment for you. Ha, this one it is. As long as you can harm the Black Dragon, I will explain the traits of the Dragon Sorcerer profession to you. Dierdeli looked at Song Jian and added, Now, Elbandrean is severely injured and weakened. Do you have any long-range means of attack? If not, I suggest you give up this test. Even when weakened, a blow from Elbandrean would kill you instantly! System: Dragon Hunter and Combat Profession Tutor Dierdeli has assigned you a test mission: Inflict damage on the Black Dragon Elbandrean; Task Requirement: Inflict damage on the severely wounded Black Dragon Elbandrean; Time limit: 1 hour; Mission Reward: Receive Dierdelis praise, and she will explain information about the profession Dragon Sorcerer; Mission Penalty: Substantial decrease in Dierdelis favorability towards you, lose an opportunity to learn about the combat profession Dragon Sorcerer. Looking at the task bar, Song Jian found that completing this test mission would mean half the main mission is completed. He just needed to gain explanations from combat profession tutors five more times, then apply for a selected combat profession. Tutor Dierdeli, I happen to have a weapon suited for ranged combat, Song Jian said with a smile. He hoisted the Rocket Launcher. After unleashing a Hearts Eye skill on the Black Dragon Elbandrean, a giant blood-red crosshairs began scanning up and down the dragons body. Dierdeli seemed a bit stunned, detecting something. She turned to look at Song Jian, a smile creeping up on her lips. After a long while, the crosshairs finally stopped, locking onto the Black Dragon Elbandreans right eye. Bang- Song Jian pulled the trigger. A silver-glowing rocket flaming a long tail behind it, aimed for the Black Dragon Elbandreans right eye. In this shot, Song Jian had loaded the Rocket Launcher with 50% Invisible Sword Qi. He dared not add more, fearing it might break the Rocket Launcher again. Seemingly sensing danger, the Black Dragon opened its mouth wide and slightly tilted its head back. Elemental fire gathered in the air, quickly forming a fireball that spun like a nebula. Song Jians heart sank. If hit by the dragons Vortex Fireball, the rocket would surely explode and cause no damage to the Black Dragon. Dierdeli gave a subtle smile and yanked back the rope in her hands. Suddenly, dozens of golden ropes glowed brilliantly and pressed into the dragons flesh. Clack- Clack- The Black Dragon Elbandreans blood burst forth anew from its wound. A mournful dragons cry was heard as the Vortex Fireball, which was just about to form, collapsed instantly, turning into a cluster of shooting stars and a pillar of thick smoke jutting from the dragons mouth and nostrils. The rocket traced an arc in the air, pierced through the thick smoke, and aimed for the Black Dragons right eye. Boom- With a loud crash, the rocket hit the right eye of the Black Dragon. Instantly, a damage number of over thirty floated above the head of the Black Dragon Elbandrean. Huh! Dierdeli wore a surprised look on her face and turned to Song Jian. You actually managed to deal thirty-two points of damage. Thats truly astonishing. Oh, why do you say that? Song Jian could not help but ask in surprise. Well, you are only level ten, and Elbandrean is a level eighty elite BOSS. Even in his injured state, you could not possibly break through its defenses! The strength of a dragons body is harder than steel. They dont fear firearms. Even I can only slowly wear it out, depleting its energy and vitality to inflict damage. This process sometimes lasts for several hours, even days, just to kill a single dragon! I thought at best you could deal it one point of damage, but I didnt expect Hehe, impressive! Dierdelis face bloomed in admiration and nodded towards Song Jian. System: You have completed Dragon Hunter and Combat Profession Tutor Dierdelis test mission, and won Dierdelis favor! Now, let me take you into the Explanation Space for combat professions and allow you to comprehend the formidable strength of the Dragon Sorcerer profession! With that, a blur crossed Song Jians vision, and he found himself in a special space. Song Jian had been in this space before and did not exhibit any surprise. Only he was present in this space. Dierdeli had not entered with him. Quickly, Dierdelis voice resonated in the space. Along with her voice, a character appeared in the space, clothed in a long, golden robe and holding a Magic Staff made from dragon vertebrae. Chapter 182 - 182 Forbidden Dragon Bloodline Chapter 182: Forbidden Dragon Bloodline Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 In the spacious battle guidance Explanation Space, Dierdelis voice rang in Song Jians ears. As her voice sounded, the screen in front of him showed a man holding a Dragonbone Wand and wearing a golden robe, entering a battle state. Dragon Sorcerer, a powerful profession that utilizes the energy from burning their own dragon bloodline to master multiple draconic spells! Not only do they have an extremely high physique, but they also possess incredibly powerful magic! Bang- In the screen, swarms of monsters rushed toward the man, their numbers akin to a tidal wave. The man waved his hand, and a large number of ice spikes appeared out of thin air, covering a range of more than ten meters. Within this area, it was a forbidden zone for life; all creatures were completely frozen, some even pierced by the ice spikes, dangling in mid-air. This is the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline, who can develop the power of ice to the extreme! In the screen, large flakes of snow fell, countless ice spells flew out from the hands of the sorcerer, reaping the lives of numerous monsters. A few minutes later, the man suddenly raised both hands as his body began to float. Surrounding him, ice crystals appeared and encircled him. Behind him emerged a gigantic white dragon phantom, and endless frosty aura emanated from his body. Finally, with him at the center, layer upon layer of ice crystals fell from the sky, and everything within sight turned into a vast expanse of ice and snow. All monsters transformed into ice sculptures, shattering to pieces. The entire world became an endless icy landscape. Ice Sealed Thousand Miles! This is one of the forbidden spells that the Dragon Sorcerer with the Ice Dragon bloodline possesses! The scene changed, and a man in a black robe appeared at the center of the screen. On the surface of his exposed skin, black dragon scales emerged, and his eyes turned into golden vertical pupils. When the Dragon Clans bloodline within a Dragon Sorcerers body exceeds a certain level, their body will be strengthened by the Dragon Clans genetic power, gaining a physique comparable to a giant dragon. At the same time, their body will partially transform, becoming a half-dragon! In the screen, facing the oncoming tide of monsters, this man charged right into them. His hands transformed into enormous dragon claws, effortlessly tearing the surrounding monsters apart. The monsters attacks couldnt penetrate the defense provided by his dragon scales, and he was like a tiger among a flock of sheep, causing a bloody massacre among the monsters. Only Dragon Sorcerers can have such a formidable body and powerful spells at the same time. The scenes in the screen kept changing, and each person with a Dragon Bloodline who became a Dragon Sorcerer possessed incredibly powerful capabilities. Song Jian even saw someone transform into a Giant Dragon in the screen; its boundless Dragon Flame burnt all the monsters to ashes. After more than ten minutes, Song Jian emerged from the Explanation Space but was still immersed in those scenes, his blood boiling with excitement. This was the profession he desired; comparing Musketeer, Street Thug, or Armed Miner to it was like comparing trash to gold! System: You have found a battle profession mentor and learned about the Dragon Sorcerer profession. Main Quest progress: 5/10. The progress of the Main Quest had advanced once more; after finding five more battle profession mentors, this quest would be completed. Is this the power of rare professions? Are all rare professions so powerful? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Thats right, this is the power of formidable rare professions. Those that can be called rare professions have similar power. Other rare professions also have their own strengths. So, are you interested in the Dragon Sorcerer profession? Dierdeli revealed a smile at the corner of her mouth and asked Song Jian. Its so powerful! Song Jian exclaimed, his heart filled with longing for the Dragon Sorcerer profession; Haha, this profession is indeed very powerful, but you must have the Dragon Bloodline to become one. Come, let me see how much of the Black Dragon Albertines essence blood you absorbed and how much it transformed. Dierdeli said. What do 1 need to do? Song Jian asked with an eager expression. Drip some blood out! Dierdeli said; Song Jian immediately cut his finger, and blood gushed out; Dierdeli was taken aback and looked up at Song Jian. Then, she wrapped the golden rope around her arm, freeing her palm, and a painful roar of the Black Dragon could be heard in the distance; Dierdeli grabbed Song Jians right hand and put the bleeding finger into her mouth to suck; Impossible! How can this be? Dierdelis face was full of astonishment; What, whats wrong? Is there something wrong with my body? Song Jian immediately became nervous; Just now, I clearly saw that your body absorbed a lot of Albertines essence blood, and your body has been significantly strengthened. Why, why isnt there a trace of the Black Dragon Bloodline in your veins? Dierdeli exclaimed in surprise. Even if it cant reach a concentration above 65%, it shouldnt be completely absent. Could it be that it has weakened to the point where it cant even invade the bloodline of an ordinary person? No, the powerful genes of higher-order beings cannot be resisted by lower-order beings. Even if its weakened, its impossible for not a single trace of bloodline to be transformed! Dierdeli muttered to herself, seemingly contemplating something. Upon hearing Dierdelis words, Song Jian understood that the Black Dragon Essence Blood he had absorbed was all transformed into the Dragon Blood Talisman by the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, without merging with his own bloodline. His body had become stronger because he had absorbed the Black Dragon Essence Blood, and his Night Slayer (foundation) attribute had become more powerful, enhancing his physical constitution; Could it be that you also possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? Dierdeli suddenly brightened her eyes, as if she had discovered a treasure, and examined Song Jian up and down. Forbidden Dragon Bloodline? What is that? Song Jian couldnt help but ask curiously; Hahaha, I didnt expect to find a Forbidden Dragon Bloodline bearer in this abandoned city! Dierdeli laughed heartily, and her attitude towards Song Jian became even more friendly. The Forbidden Dragon Bloodline is a bloodline that has the ability to isolate the genetic invasion of higher-order beings. How one obtains this bloodline, no one knows, and those with this bloodline appear no different from ordinary people! Dierdeli explained: But this bloodline can isolate the invasion of higher-order bloodlines, such as the Dragon Clan, the Elf Clan, etc., and can draw power from these higher-grade bloodlines! You have to know that after being invaded by the bloodline of other high-level beings, if your willpower is not strong enough, you will gradually lose your self-consciousness and eventually become like a wild beast. For instance, Dragon Sorcerers can only control more power when their dragon bloodline is more concentrated, but the more concentrated the dragon bloodline is, the more it affects the Dragon Sorcerers. Many powerful Dragon Sorcerers ultimately cant withstand the endless erosion of their bloodline and lose their self-consciousness, becoming half-dragon beasts! Dierdeli sighed. Holy shit, its that dangerous? Song Jians eyes widened, and he immediately lost interest in the Dragon Sorcerer profession; Chapter 183 - 183: Assessment Task Chapter 183: Assessment Task Translator: 549690339 | The side effects of the Dragon Sorcerer profession made Song Jian somewhat apprehensive. Although powerful, the more powerful the profession, the greater the possibility of becoming a humanoid dragon beast. Song Jian could not imagine what it would be like when the concentration of dragon blood in his body reached one hundred percent. Would that still be considered a human? Thinking back to the professional explanation space where the warlocks with dragon horns on their heads, dragon scales all over their bodies, and ferocious faces like wild beasts, he had thought they were cool at the time. But now it seemed that those people might have been tortured to the brink of collapse by the Dragon Clans bloodline, becoming half-dragon beasts! Its too dangerous, too dangerous!1 Song Jian shook his head and said. Yes, in the pursuit of their own strength, humans will lose many things and in the end., they do not know whether it s worth it or not! Dierdeli sighed lightly. Respected combat mentor, can you explain the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline in detail to me? Song Jian asked. Although he was sure that the reason he was not affected by the dragon blood was mainly due to the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest, it wouldnt hurt to learn more about the content of this game. He might encounter someone with a Forbidden Dragon Bloodline in the future; As I mentioned earlier, the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline can prevent the erosion of higher-level creatures bloodlines. In this world, when people think of powerful creatures, their first thought is often the Dragon Clan. So, this kind of bloodline that can prevent high-level bloodline invasion is called Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. However, in reality, there are too many creatures at a higher level than the Dragon Clan, and this ability to prevent the bloodline of higher level creatures is extremely rare! Dierdeli shook her head. If I possess such a bloodline, would I be able to take on an even more powerful profession? A bright idea suddenly flashed through Song Jians mind, and he couldnt help but ask. Hehe, youre right! Dierdeli looked meaningfully at Song Jian and said: I am someone who possesses the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline! You, a Dragon Hunter? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Haha, yes, a Dragon Hunter. Only those with the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline are qualified to become a Dragon Hunter! Dierdeli said proudly; I wonder if the mentor could explain the Dragon Hunter combat profession to me? Is it also a rare profession? Song Jians eyes lit up. Perhaps he could learn about another combat profession today; Haha, only those who possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline are qualified to learn about the Dragon Hunter profession! Dierdeli laughed: The Dragon Hunter is not a rare profession, its a legendary profession! Im looking forward to the day it becomes an epic profession! Anticipation appeared on Song Jians face as he stared intently at Dierdeli. Dierdeli smiled at Song Jian, as if looking at a successor. Ive heard of the Dragon Slayer technique. Are Dragon Hunters the ones who possess the Dragon Slayer technique?1 Song Jian asked curiously. Haha, Dragon Slayer technique? Only fools would claim to have mastered the Dragon Slayer technique. If such a guy can survive for two days, itd be a miracle. The true art of slaying dragons is not as simple as rushing into a dragon lair and challenging a dragon one-on-one! You have to track the Giant Dragon through endless wilderness, sneak up on it without being noticed, and strike it down when its least prepared. Speaking about the Dragon Slayer technique, Dierdelis face was filled with disdain. She gestured to the dying Black Dragon in the distance, Look, a true Dragon Hunter should be like me, hunting real Giant Dragons! A look of admiration appeared on Song Jians face. Dierdeli nodded and smiled, Do you want to learn about the Dragon Hunter profession? Do you want to become a real Dragon Hunter? Song Jian nodded eagerly; sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then go to the lair of Albertlean and steal a Black Dragon egg for me! Dierdeli whispered. System: Combat profession mentor and Dragon Hunter Dierdeli issues you a challenge: Dragon Hunters Test; Task requirements: Enter the lair of the Black Dragon Albertlean and steal a mature Black Dragon egg; Task time limit: 1 hour; Task reward: Obtain Dierdeiis appreciation and teach you about the profession Dragon Hunter; Task penalty: Greatly reduce Dierdeli s favorability towards you, lose a chance to learn about the combat profession Dragon Hunter1; Task tip: Dragon Hunter is a legendary profession, please take the test seriously! Going to the Giant Dragon Lair? Stealing a dragon egg? Song Jian was shocked, but quickly realized that the Black Dragon Albertlean, who was on the verge of death, must have the safest lair right now. I dont know where its lair is. Im afraid 111 waste time if I cant find it! Song Jian said. Take out the map! Dierdeli said. Song Jian took out the map, and Dierdeli lightly pointed at it, saying, The place marked with a black mark is its lair. You need to speed up, as time is not very abundant! Once Albertlean dies, the dragon eggs it laid will shatter right away! Is it really that magical? Song Jian wondered in his heart. Alright, 111 go now! Song Jian glanced at the map, put it away, summoned his motorcycle, and drove to the marked location. Dierdeli watched Song Jians figure, nodding her head and saying, After more than a hundred years, I finally meet someone with the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline, and hes also a God-favored one. It seems that the Dragon Hunter profession can continue to be passed down in my hands! Albertleans lair was about seven or eight kilometers away from where it and Dierdeli had fought. The Black Dragon Albertlean had moved away from its lair, perhaps out of fear of harming its offspring. On the way, Song Jian didnt encounter a single monster. It seemed that the battle between the Black Dragon Albert lean and Dragon Hunter Dierdeli had driven all the surrounding monsters away; It was worth noting that the area was inhabited by level 30 monsters. Any ordinary monster could cause serious trouble for Song Jian. The level suppression at level 20 would cause Song Jians damage to be reduced by more than sixty percent; Driving his motorcycle at breakneck speed, Song Jian saw traces of destruction everywhere. Many roads were blocked by collapsed buildings, forcing Song Jian to take detours and waste some time. Twenty minutes later, Song Jian stopped his motorcycle in front of a cinema building. The only sign that it was a cinema was the large neon sign that read Eastern Cinema. The entire building was covered in a thick layer of steel, through which Song Jian saw traces of trains, cars, and other materials. It seemed that the Black Dragon Albertlean had collected all the steel it could find and melted it together with its Dragon Flame to create its lair; Before he even got close, Song Jian felt a wave of heat. Inside the building, which was covered in molten steel, there seemed to be a volcano ready to erupt, emitting rolling waves of heat; Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then walked towards the building; Chapter 184 - 184: Black Dragon Hatchling Chapter 184: Black Dragon Hatchling Translator: 549690339 The closer Song Jian got to the building, the higher the temperature rose. He even felt as if the air around him was on fire. Once inside the building, Song Jian realized that there was no sign of any modern civilization. The building interior was like a deep cave with walls and pillars wrapped in thick rock. The rocks glowed with a dark red light, fissures branched out like veins, oozing a sticky red liquid. The liquid flowed slowly through these fissures, all converging into a bowl-shaped nest in the depths of the hall. The nest, with a diameter of more than ten meters, was carved out of hot stone, glowing with heat. Embedded on its surface were fist-sized mineral crystals. A thin golden string connected these crystals, their arrangement giving off a sense of a magic array. The closer one got, the more dangerous it felt. The bowl-shaped nest was like a pot filled with boiling magma, constantly churning in the nest and illuminating half of the great hall with a dark red glow. Song Jian did not know how the black dragon managed to source so much magma in such a modern city. It seemed that the magma was continuously heated, never hardening. At that moment, Song Jians gaze fell back on the surface of the nesting chamber. Could it be that the magic array, built from numerous mineral crystals, was heating the magma? Inside the nest stood three black dragon eggs, each taller than a person. Their surfaces emitted a blue glow, dotted with flickering silver lights, looking like stars. There are actually three black dragon eggs. Dierdelis test only required one. Could I take two for myself? Suddenly, a surprised smile appeared on Song Jians face. Song Jian briskly headed toward the Black Dragon Nest. Suddenly, the mineral crystals on the surface burst into brilliant light, sending a wave of heat spreading in all directions. Within moments, the temperature in the building rose drastically. Song Jian immediately felt as if he had entered a gigantic steamer, his Vitality Points started to drop rapidly. Thump- A heatwave swept over him, filling the entire hall. Song Jian had nowhere to hide and could only use his arms to protect his face. He lowered his body slightly, taking the blow head-on. Boom- The heatwave hit him, causing his body to shake. A burning pain transmitted from his skin, with a fire damage of more than a hundred points floating above his head. He was during the burning negative state. Burning (Level 1): causes the target to lose 10 Vitality Points per second, lasting for 60 seconds. Upon checking his Vitality Points, Song Jian was startled. He had just lost 180 Vitality Points. If it had been another level ten player, they would have been killed instantly. As for the level one burning status, with his current Vitality Points recovery rate, he could practically ignore it. Song Jian started making his way to the enormous nest in the deepest part of the hall, more than twenty meters away from the entrance. Just as Song Jian was about to approach the nest, the mineral crystals on the surface shone again. Another wave of scorching heat surged towards Song Jian. -218 Fire damage of more than two hundred points floated up above Song Jians head. The closer he got to the nest, the greater the damage he suffered. At the same time, the burning status that was originally at level one had now been raised to level two; the bleeding rate per second had increased from ten points to twenty points. At this point, Song Jian felt a sense of nervousness. Regardless of how quickly his Vitality Points were recovering, the two attacks he had just suffered cost him 400 Vitality points. Thankfully, The Dark Slayer (Foundation) had absorbed the Black Dragons Essence Blood and condensed the Dragon Blood Rune, adding 200 Vitality Points to him, otherwise, he would have been killed by the previous attack. The recovery speed was more than 500% of his Vitality Points, allowing him to maintain more than 300 Vitality Points and continue to recover at a speed of ten points or more per second. I am already suffering from a Level 2 burn. By the time it reaches levels three or four, my Vitality Points recovery rate will be offset. Then Ill be left with certain death and no chance of escape! Song Jian felt a sense of urgency. His life was in danger, he needed to act quickly. Just as Song Jian was less than a meter away from the nest, the mineral crystal on the surface once again emitted a dazzling light, this time at a shorter interval than the previous one, and the light was even more blinding. What was almost a substantial wave of fire had condensed into giant fire dragon illusions on the surface of the nest, rushing in all directions. Song Jians heart felt as if it had been tightly gripped by a giant hand. His pupils contracted abruptly. With a single thought, his figure disappeared instantly, replaced by a giant black cloud with a diameter of more than five meters. Whoosh- S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A fire dragon illusion passed through the black fog. A fire damage of 150 points rose above the black fog. Song Jian drew a long breath, having transformed into a dark cloud, his magic resistance increased by 100%. If he hadnt reacted quickly, the fire damage of this attack would surely have exceeded 300 points. Coupled with the third-degree burn, it would have definitely killed Song Jian. Fortunately, having transformed into a black cloud, he only suffered slightly over a hundred points of damage, and the burning condition was still only at level two. Song Jian didnt hesitate and immediately flew into the nest. Just as he was doing so, one of the dragon eggs close to the edge of the nest began to shake dramatically, and cracks started to form on the eggshell. Crack, crack- The sound of cracking echoed, and the dragon egg hatched completely in just a few seconds. A reddish, four-legged lizard that hadnt even opened its eyes climbed out of the egg, and fell directly into the magma. To Song Jians surprise, the dragonling hatched from an egg taller than a person was only the size of a palm. When the hatchling fell into the magma, not even a bubble surfaced, the shattered dragon egg also slowly fell into the magma, dissolving out of sight. Only two out of the three eggs are left? Surely this hatchling wont be scorched to death by the magma. Song Jian looked at the churning magma and thought to himself. Just as Song Jian was intending to grasp the other two dragon eggs, a red figure burst out from the magma. The palm-sized hatchling looked like a lizard with wings, and its scales gradually changed from red to green. There were only two bumps on its head, and the dragons horns had not yet grown out. [LV1 Black Dragonling] (Elite): Vitality Points, 200/200, Spirit Points: 50/50; Traits: Flame Strengthening, Low-Level Magic Immunity; Skills: Dive, Claw Clash, Flame Ejection. The black dragon hatchling, still dripping with magma, stared at the black fog above its head, feeling a sense of kinship from the fog. Mama! The black dragon hatchling bellowed at the black fog. Chapter 185 - 185: Dragon Egg Chapter 185: Dragon Egg Translator: 549690339 This little Black Dragons cry of Momma left Song Jian somewhat dazed. Could this little guy be a fool? He cant even distinguish between men and women! Song Jian thought to himself sarcastically. However, he quickly realized that he was currently just a mass of black mist, and there was certainly no distinction between male and female in this state. Whoosh, whoosh- The little Black Dragon flapped its tiny wings against its back and pounced towards the black mist that was Song Jian. Song Jian was startled and hurriedly dismissed his black mist mode. Even if the Black Dragon cub was first-rate elite, with the current damage of the black mist, it would only take a few seconds to turn the cub into a dead dragon. Standing at the edge of the nest, Song Jian gazed at the two dragon eggs in the lava and gritted his teeth as he jumped directly into the lava, swimming towards the nearest Black Dragon egg. As he entered the lava, he immediately activated the main skill of the Guardian Sword, the Knights Faith. A transparent light dome enveloped him, and his 500-point defence began to visibly decrease. A few seconds later, Song Jian rushed to a dragon egg, held it with both hands, and put it into his inventory. Another dragon egg was only five or six meters away from him, and the defence of the thought field shield had dropped to below two hundred. If he went to retrieve the remaining egg, the shields defence would definitely drop to zero, causing him to fall into the lava. Song Jian didnt think he was capable of swimming in lava given his current physical condition. When the Black Dragon cub saw the black mist disappear and transform into Song Jian, it looked at him with a bewildered expression, but quickly sensed a familiar bloodline from Song Jian. It flapped its wings and flew towards him. Splash- The little Black Dragon plunged into the lava, struggling constantly to swim towards Song Jian while continuously crying, Momma, Momma After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian immediately swam back to the edge of the nest. The moment he climbed up, the protection shield shattered, and his vitality points recovered significantly, now restoring more than seventy percent of his vitality points. As the Knights Faith skill was in cooldown, Song Jian began to walk along the edge of the nest towards the edge closest to the last dragon egg. As soon as the Knights Faith skill cooldown ended, he could retrieve the last dragon egg. Although he didnt know what the dragon eggs were for, anything that Dierdeli wanted was surely priceless. Momma, Momma! The little Black Dragon hopped out of the lava again, following right behind Song Jian, and closely following him along the nests edge. This little creature, I wonder if it could drop some equipment if killed. Though, Im afraid itd only be first-class equipment, which is not particularly valuable. Perhaps I should level it up to level ten and then kill it? Song Jian looked at the little Black Dragon that was constantly following him and calculated in his mind. Song Jian knew that many creatures would acknowledge the first creature they saw upon birth as their parent. He was surprised to find out that even the superior Giant Dragon species had such an inclination. However, the wisdom of a Giant Dragon was incomparable to other creatures. Once this little Black Dragon grew up, it would not take long for it to realize that Song Jian was not its parent, and it would inevitably attempt to kill him. As Song Jian was contemplating the Black Dragon cub following him, all of the glittering crystals on the surface of the large bowl-shaped nest shattered simultaneously. Instantly, the golden patterns on the nest surface dimmed, the surrounding temperature decreased rapidly, and the lava in the nest began to solidify. The fiery red lava turned into black hard rocks in a matter of seconds. The dragon egg sinking in the lava also became dull and lifeless, the silver glow that was previously bright as stars was gone, and the dull surface covered with a thin layer of rock texture became lifeless. All of this happened so suddenly that Song Jain was taken aback. When he reacted, everything had already ended. Song Jian was amazed and couldnt help stepping onto the lava that had solidified in the nest. The touch from his feet confirmed that the lava had indeed solidified into volcanic rock. At this moment, Song Jian heard a sorrowful dragon chant coming from a distance. It seemed that the Black Dragon, Elbatrilion, had sensed something. Song Jian approached the last dragon egg. It had blended into the solidified lava, devoid of any luster, without any sign of life. Oh, what a pity! Song Jian shaking his head, he could feel that this dragon egg seemed to have turned into a stone. The dragon inside died before it could be born. Momma, Momma! The Black Dragon cub flying around him kept shouting at him, making him somewhat annoyed. Poof- A spark of flame sprayed on Song Jians face. The Black Dragon cub sneezed at him, looking at him innocently. It looks like Im going to develop a new recipe! Song Jian caught the Black Dragon cub and tried to stuff it into his inventory. However, he found that no matter what he did, the Black Dragon cub could not be put into his inventory. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Living organisms cannot be put into the inventory. If the Black Dragon cub is a living organism, then isnt the Black Dragon egg? Or does it not count if it hasnt hatched yet? Song Jian wondered. He was relieved that if the Black Dragon egg was also considered a living organism, he wouldnt be able to put it in his inventory. A Black Dragon egg as tall as a person weighs at least a few hundred pounds. How would he transport it to Dierdeli in the first place? Momma, Momma! The Black Dragon cub seemed to have a limited vocabulary. Perhaps due to the game mechanics, it only knew this single word. Song upheld the cubs neck and brought it to eye level, the Black Dragon cub was obviously uncomfortable and was struggling with quite some strength. Song Jian thought for a moment, took out a piece of Zombie meat from his inventory, and passed it to the cub. To his surprise, the Black Dragon cub bit the flesh and began to chew on it. Within moments, a chunk of Zombie meat almost the size of its body was fully in the Black Dragon cubs belly. Burp- A puff of black smoke mixed with sparks spewed out of the Black Dragon cubs mouth and nose. Then, breaking free from Song Jians right hand, the Black Dragon cub flew onto his shoulder. Its four claws firmly grabbed Song Jians clothes, and it nestled against his shoulder and fell asleep. This little guy is quite audacious. Song Jian shook his head, turned around, and walked out of the nest. Chapter 186 - 186: Failure Chapter 186: Failure Translator: 549690339 After a long while following Song Jians departure from Black Dragon Albatleons nest, the Black Dragon egg that had already turned into rock cracks with a round of shattering sounds. Finally, it becomes a pile of stone fragments scattered on the solidified lava; A hatchling, the size of a palm and in earthy grey colour, clumsily crawled out. With a sturdy body, the hatchling spread its two flesh wings that were as long as an arm, looking much like a huge bat; This grey hatchling, covered in grey scales, had a pair of eyes like two dull stones, stumbling on the lava field. Having stood for a short while, it fell again, its limbs struggled against the rock ceaselessly with sharp claws that left trails and trenches; Wha~ A roar echoed as the earth elements swiftly gathered in the mouth of the little dragon, and a stone spike over a foot long abruptly appeared, shooting towards the front, and blasted a giant hole at the rim of the bowl-shaped nest; This earth attribute hatchling seemed startled, puzzled for a while, and with flapping wings and paddling limbs, it crawled to the rim of the nest. In no time, it stood on the edge of the nest, gave a strong jump, vigorously flapped its wings, took to the air shakily. Looking back at the shattered stone egg in the nest, it turned its body and flew outward. In a short time, it disappeared into the city; Dierdeli looked with amusement at the Black Dragon hatchling climbing on Song Jians shoulder. The hatchling C its belly bulging, tightly clutching Song Jians Legion Armour with its four claws, and laying limp C intermittently exhaled a puff of black smoke mixed with sparks from its nostrils and mouth as it breathed; Black Dragon Albatleon was already gone by then. Only traces of the previous battle remained in the distance: collapsed high-rises, bricks, and stones melted by the scorching flames, with black smoke billowing everywhere; Is that Black Dragon dead? Song Jian curiously asked; Dead! Dierdeli shrugged and said: Did you get the dragon egg? To ensure you secured the dragon egg, I held back for a while before slaying it. You should know, once a Black Dragon is dead, all dragon eggs in its nest would be destroyed! I had just arrived, and this little guy was hatched already. There were two more dragon eggs, but I could only retrieve one; the other one is destroyed and turned into a stone egg! Song Jian pulled out the Black Dragon egg from his inventory, instantly, a giant egg over a person-high appeared beside him; Hey, you are lucky then! Dierdeli chuckled while taking out a palm-sized cloth bag. She scooped towards the dragon egg, putting away the person-high egg directly into the bag; Spatial equipment! Dierdeli showed the cloth bag in her hand to Song Jian, saying: I know you chosen ones naturally possess this sort of equipment, certainly more convenient than us. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, are you sure you want to raise this Black Dragon hatchling? You should know, the legacy of a Black Dragon is etched in its bloodline. As time passes, they will become more and more intelligent, be careful it may retaliate! Dierdeli cautioned, glancing at the Black Dragon hatchling sound asleep on Song Jians shoulder. One day, it will know you are not its kin. Its strange; you dont have a shred of Black Dragon Bloodline in you, why is it so close to you? I dont know either Song Jian scratched his head. Despite what Dierdeli said, he couldnt bear to kill this little guy. Okay, lets talk about the characteristics of a Dragon Hunter profession. Dierdeli shook her head and directly pulled Song Jian into the Explanation Space, starting to explain the characteristics of a Dragon Hunter; System: You have completed the trial of Dragon Hunter Dierdeli, greatly improving your favorability with Dragon Hunter Dierdeli; Dierdeli reveals information about combat job Dragon Hunter to you; Song Jian stayed dumbfounded for more than half an hour in the Explanation Space before emerging, shocked. After all, it was his first time encountering a Legendary Level profession. Indeed, a Legendary Level profession was inherently far stronger than other jobs; Just the professional inherent abilities alone were four, including absorbing dragon blood to enhance ones attributes, thus increasing attack, critical damages, and movement speed. When confronted with dragon-type beings, it can induce a sense of fear in them, lowering their defenses, and increase damage inflicted on them. After killing each Giant Dragon, a random perpetual status would be granted; The skills of a Dragon Hunter were numerous and immensely powerful. Just the core skills alone tallied up to dozens, and most importantly, all these core skills could be learned directly from Dierdeli, saving a lot of trouble; System: You have found a combat job tutor, understood the relevant content of the job Dragon Hunter, completed the mainline task 6/10; How is it? Interested in becoming a real Dragon Hunter? Dierdeli said with a beaming smile, sensing that Song Jian was already tempted. Of course, I wish to become a Dragon Hunter! Song Jian said excitedly. This was a Legendary Level job after all. In the entire game, there were only five spots available for becoming a Dragon Hunter. Once one spot was held, there was one less spot. Currently, three players had already become Dragon Hunters, only two spots left. Song Jian estimated that these three players were likely NCPs, as no player had yet become a Dragon Hunter; Then let me help you change your profession now! You will soon be a Dragon Hunter! Dierdeli smiled; But I have not yet completed my mainline task. I need to understand ten combat jobs before turning into one. Song Jian said with hesitation; No problem, you can first turn into a Dragon Hunter, then go understand other jobs. It wont conflict! Dierdeli explained. Alright. Lets get started. Song Jian drew a deep breath to calm his agitated feelings; Dierdeli raised her right hand, resting it on top of Song Jians head, and began chanting. Suddenly, a desolate and ancient voice rang near Song Jians ear, while different scenes appeared before his eyes. They were scenes of Dragon Hunters chasing Giant Dragons on the Wilderness, each Dragon Hunter wielded different weapons; some held spears emitting a blood-red aura, some held huge battle bows taller than a person. There were even those carrying a sniper rifle on their shoulder that had an opening as big as a fist engraved with complex Magic Runes Song Jian even saw a Dragon Hunter equipped with a pair of gauntlets identical to the one on Dierdelis hand, but that person was not Dierdeli; Just then, a sudden bang echoed near Song Jians ear. The scenes before his eyes shattered like glass, and in front of him appeared Dierdelis astonished face; Failed, it failed. How did it fail? Dierdeli muttered to herself, seemingly encountering such an event for the first time; Chapter 187 - 187: Chat Channel Chapter 187: Chat Channel Translator: 549690339 Seeing Dierdelis expression, Song Jian felt his heart sink, and it suddenly occurred to him that in order to become a Dragon Hunter, one must possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. The reason why he had misled Dierdeli was because he had absorbed the Black Dragon Bloodline, but his own bloodline did not contain any trace of the Black Dragon Bloodline; Im done for. She misunderstood. Im not at all of the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline. The reason why 1 wasnt tainted by the dragon blood was mainly because of the Hexagram Array Diagram on my chest. The Black Dragon Essence Blood was all transformed into Dragon Blood Talisman by it, so there isnt a trace of Black Dragon Bloodline in my veins, but I still have the aura of the Black Dragon Song Jian thought to himself; Mentor, whats the situation? Song Jian asked softly; There was a trace of exhaustion on Dierdelis face as she looked meaningfully at Song Jian. After a moment, she shook her head slowly, without saying a word. She took two steps away, and then a golden rope suddenly shot out from her knuckle duster, wrapping around a distant building. Dierdeli leaped up with a sudden burst of speed, using the ropes force to fly into the air. Her other hand then shot out another rope towards the distance, and she moved like Spider-Man, disappearing into the steel jungle with a few flashes of her body; Song Jian sighed as he watched Dierdelis retreating figure, feeling at a loss. He didnt want to deceive Dierdeli, and he was also very interested in the legendary profession of Dragon Hunter, but unfortunately, he simply didnt have the qualifications to become one; Roar- Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a monsters roar from not far away. A creature resembling an ape emerged from a building; LV30 Mutated Ape Beast (Ordinary): Vitality Points: ???, Traits: ??? A level 30 monster! Song Jian was startled. Although absorbing the Black Dragon Essence Blood had greatly increased his strength, a monster that was twenty levels higher than him was still somewhat difficult to handle. Clearly, after the Black Dragon and Dierdeli had disappeared one after the other, more and more monsters would appear in this area. If he were to get entangled with this level 30 monster and end up surrounded by other monsters, Song Jian would have no way out; With that in mind, Song Jians body tensed up as he stared intently at the giant ape-like creature not far away; Unexpectedly, the Mutated Ape Beast just glanced at Song Jian from afar before turning around and running towards the building that the Black Dragon had demolished. It moved on all fours with incredible speed, and in no time, it climbed onto a chunk of concrete and seemed to be sucking on something; Song Jian slowly retreated, his figure disappearing from the area. In just a few minutes, he saw seven or eight level 30 monsters, rushing towards the location of the previous battle. Even when they saw Song Jian, they appeared not to care, as if they had more important things to do; Even at a distance from the area, Song Jian could still hear the faint sounds of monstrous roars and battles in the distance, as if they were fighting over something; Perhaps its the blood of the Black Dragon, or maybe its the shattered muscle tissue of the Black Dragon. Those monsters will gain even more powerful strength if they devour these things, and they might even have a chance to become Dragon Beasts! Song Jian thought to himself; This area was simply too dangerous, with high-level monsters everywhere. It was easy to lose ones life by being careless. Song Jian carefully dodged the monsters, narrowly avoiding being surrounded several times, but luckily he managed to escape using his Morphing into Dark Cloud ability; By the time Song Jian returned to the level 10 monster area, nearly two hours had passed. When he had first set off, it had only taken him a few minutes to reach the area, but now the return trip had taken him almost two hours; Although it was dangerous, the rewards were great. Ive made significant progress on the main quest, and even got a Dragon Blood Talisman! Song Jian looked at the Dragon Blood Talisman in his character attributes and smiled; The increase of two hundred Vitality Points and one hundred Spirit Points had brought about a tremendous change in Song Jians strength. With six hundred Vitality Points and a 500% Vitality Point recovery rate, he could now recover more than thirty Vitality Points per second. Even when facing a large group of monsters, he could charge in and kill a few times. It could be said that he was now in a dominant position in this level 10 monster area. However, since his Experience Points were now locked, killing more monsters wouldnt allow him to level up. His attention was now focused entirely on finding a combat profession mentor; At this moment, Song Jian noticed that there was someone talking in the chat channel; World Channel: (Zhao Lin) Haha, Im finally level 10! Let me gloat for a bit! Why isnt anyone saying anything? Could it be that Im the first level 10 player in the game? Haha, Im so proud! World Channel: (Wang Hai) 1 reached level 10 three days ago, bro! World Channel: (Zuo Zhiqian) Reached level 10 five days ago, bro! World Channel: (Su Zhi) Two days ago, 1 saw someone solo a level 10 Elite BOSS, can you believe it?! World Channel: (Zhao Lin) Ah, so many people have reached level 10 already, how embarrassing! Song Jian looked at the chat and smiled faintly. The chat channel was only accessible after reaching level 10, and when Song Jian had reached level 10, other players were still at lower levels. It had only been a few days, and now there were already so many level 10 players. Moreover, these players must have also completed the second main quest and created their safe houses; I just dont know if theyve come across the job-related main quest yet Song Jian thought to himself: If someone can access the job-related main quest, we might be able to share resources. Just then, someone in the chat channel suddenly asked about the information on combat profession mentors; World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Does anyone know about the combat profession mentor information? This main quest is so difficult. Ive only found two combat profession mentors in the past week Song Jians heart leaped with joy, and he quickly inquired in the chat channel; sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. World Channel: (Song Jian) Bro, Im doing this quest too. Are those two combat profession mentors still in their original places? How about we exchange information? World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Sure, the two combat profession mentors I met were in a small villa courtyard next to Building 3 in Meidi Community C one is a boxer, and the other is a wandering monk with a profession in martial arts. However, that wandering monk has been gone for a long time now, so you can only try your luck at Meidi Community. That boxer is actually a rare profession, so 1 might choose it if 1 dont find any better options. Bro, what about yours? World Channel: (Song Jian) Do you know Sunflower Bar? Theres a bouncer named Zuo Ya who can give you information on the Street Thug profession. Also, this bar sometimes has wandering NPCs. Last time 1 met one, I got information on the Musketeer profession; Song Jian thought for a moment and continued; World Channel: (Song Jian) Do you know the Terrifying Underground Boxing Arena dungeon? Its a level 1 secret realm, and there are three bosses in there. If you can make it to the third level, theres a boss named Jia Ke Si who can give you the Weapon Master profession, which is also a rare profession; World Channel: (Jiang Hong) All, thank you, Brother Song! It seems like youve almost completed the quest! Well, actually, 1 know of another combat profession mentor, but the test for that mentor was too difficult, and 1 failed. However, that person seems to not have left yet Chapter 188 - 188 Ancient Martial Arts Master Chapter 188: Ancient Martial Arts Master Translator: 549690339 The test from the combat mentor is too challenging, failed? Song Jian was taken aback and asked hurriedly, Is that combat classes mentor still around, where is he now? World channel: (Jiang Hong) Brother, do you know the Tianfeng Building? That combat mentor is on the rooftop, dressed in black and carrying a long sword on his back. He seems like a swordsman or something, but all his attributes are hidden, you cant even see his level or name! Song Jian chatted in the channel for a while and found out that it seemed only Jiang Hong had encountered a professional task, others had just finished creating safe houses. He didnt exclude the possibility that some of them refused to share their experience with the combat mentor in the chat channel. Closing the chat channel, Song Jian decided to head first to the villa next to building number 3 in the Meidi district to look for that martial arts master. That should be easier. As for the Tianfeng Building, Song Jian found its location on the map. That area was teeming with level 15 creatures, and there might be a chance of running into a level 15 elite boss. Even for him, he would have to be careful. Song Jian placed his Black Dragon hatchling, who was sleeping soundly, in the villa and set off alone towards the Meidi district. The Meidi district wasnt far from Camel Square. Along his journey, Song Jian even found a few players who had also successfully set up safe houses. However, their safe houses were only level one and had no particular features. It was just a simple wooden wall and house. They didnt look very strong against wind and rain. He wondered how they managed to withstand the monsters attacks. As Song Jian arrived at the Meidi district, he saw seven or eight players surrounding a villa far ahead the moment he entered the districts gate. There were only five or six people in the chat channel just now, didnt expect so many people to be lurking! Song Jian thought to himself, and quickly made his way towards the villa. Guys, stop crowding here, Master Han isnt awake yet. Even if you guys huddle around here, its pointless. Master Han doesnt take disciples lightly. A teenager who looked about 13 or 14, dressed in dark blue clothes and sporting short hair, stood outside the villa with a helpless look, talking to the players around them. Lad, we just wanted to know more about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai. We dont necessarily want to become his disciples. Can you give us some leeway, or tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? a player who was tall and thin like a bamboo pole shouted out loudly. Yeah, Young man, how about you tell us about the career characteristics of the martial arts master Han Hai? the other players echoed. They had only come to complete the main task, they didnt necessarily want to become the disciples of the martial arts master Han Hai. Song Jian looked up to see that the boy was shaking his head and saying anxiously, Im just an apprentice, whos only been learning for two years. Im not qualified to be the combat mentor for you people. It seemed that the boy was not that naive. Despite his young age, he was not easily fooled. He knew what these players wanted. However, he was just an apprentice and had no qualifications to become a combat mentor. He would not help the surrounding players complete the quest by telling them about the professional characteristics of the martial arts master. The system just wouldnt recognize it. Song Jian thought for a moment and began sizing up the villa in front of him. The villa was about four or five hundred square meters and consisted of three courtyards. It was walled with red bricks on the outside, and there were several single-story houses inside. It had a front yard and a backyard. The building style wasnt that of a western-style stand-alone villa. Instead, it had the feel of a rural courtyard, with red bricks and tiled roofs. The courtyard was filled with bamboo plants and a few fruit trees. By the sound of it, there seemed to be a stream flowing. Song Jian went round to the backyard and faintly heard the sound of someone practicing martial arts, the sound was produced by the swift movement of the disembodied air by fist swings and sleeve movements. Song Jian made a slight jump, caught hold of the wall, and slowly peeked his head in to look inside the courtyard. The backyard had been converted into a practice field where a man in his forties was practicing martial arts. He was wearing a moon-white long gown, the lower part of which was tucked around the waist. [LV35 Ancient Martial Arts Master C Han Hai] (Elite) Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Attributes: High resistance, High defense, Swift, Air-tearing; Skills: Ancient martial arts (Advanced), Rhinoceros Fist, Burst Fist, Hurricane Fist. Watching Han Hai practice martial arts with such discipline, his movements fluid and his demeanor tranquil, filled Song Jian with a sense of excitement and utter thrill, he even felt as if he was a part of it. Suddenly, Master Han Hai stepped forward abruptly, shattering the green brick underneath his foot. Pieces of broken stones scattered, he then waved his hand and several pieces of broken stone flew towards Song Jian, who was laying on the top of the wall with half of his head sticking out. Song Jians body plunged downwards, hiding behind the wall, leaving only one hand grasping the top of the wall to support his body. The sound of the stones flying past his head, was terrifyingly sharp, causing Song Jians scalp to tingle. Since he had been discovered, Song Jian didnt bother to hide anymore. With a strong push of his hand the whole body leaped above the wall as if he were a large bird and landed within the courtyard. Song Jian made a fist salute and said to Han Hai, Master Han! Young man, youre nimble. But did you know, its taboo to spy on someones practice? Han Hai said in a deep voice as he appraised Song Jian up and down, with his hands behind his back. Im sorry, Master Han, I just wanted to understand ancient martial arts, so I came uninvited. I wonder if Master Han could explain it to me? Song Jian said frankly. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All of youah, forget it, since I cant avoid it, lets discuss it together. Follow me! Han Hai sighed and headed out, shaking his head as he went. Song Jian followed Master Han Hai towards the front yard, passing through a walkway. There was a fake mountain pond on the side, the creek was babbling, and there were even a few koi fishes waving their bodies and occasionally splashing water in the pond. At the end of the walkway was a moon gate. Passing through the moon gate, both of them came to the front hall. Song Jian could already faintly hear the clamor of the players in front. The heart is not sincere or calm. How can martial arts be practiced well? Hmph, 1 wont accept such people as my disciples! Han Hai frowned as he looked at Song Jian and said. Feeling somewhat helpless, Song Jian just followed closely behind Han Hai as they arrived at the front yard. Pushing open the courtyard door, the figure of Martial Arts Master Han Hai appeared outside the small yard. Right now, his disciple was already sweating, and if it werent for him having a higher level than these players, he might have already been unable to stop the players from entering the villa. When the disciple saw Han Hai coming out, he let out a sigh of relief, and his face eased up. He hurried forward to bow and said, Master, they Han Hai waved his hand and said, I know all about it; you back down. His disciples backed off, and the surrounding players became quiet seeing the master outside, but their gazes all landed on Song Jian standing behind Master Han Hai. Chapter 189 - 189: Fine Iron Boxing Gloves Chapter 189: Fine Iron Boxing Gloves Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 Whos this guy? Why is he following the boxer around? Did he already become a disciple, becoming a student of Han Hai the Boxing Master? I just saw him. He arrived later than us. How could he have become a disciple? A crowd murmured quietly, Han Hai the Boxing Master swept a glance across the crowd, his gaze sharp. He lightly shook his head and shouted loudly, Are you all here to worship, to learn boxing? The crowd of players around him were mainly just beginning their professional quests. They didnt wish to choose the first profession they came across as their own, but didnt want to say they were just here to learn the ropes, so they all fell silent. Only the tall and thin one who spoke earlier glanced around, then stepped forward and said, Master, we want to understand the characteristics of the boxer profession first, then well compare it with others to see if were really suitable for learning boxing. If we are suitable, well naturally become disciples of yours and learn boxing skills! Yes, yes, we first need to understand it! the others exclaimed in conjunction. Well, thats fine. However, if you want to understand the profession of an Ancient Martial Arts Master, you must pass my test. Those who fail the test do not have the qualifications to access this profession! Han Hai the Boxing Master declared, his face displaying high arrogance. Were willing, were willing! the crowd chanted altogether. Alright, then go fetch me ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves. As long as you can complete this task, 1 will explain the characteristics of the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession to you! Han Hai the Boxing Master waved his hand and continued, Fine Iron Boxing Gloves can be dropped by the Iron Fist Zombies, although the drop rate is somewhat low, I hope you can hold out. Now go, stop standing around me! All the players simultaneously received a system prompt. System: Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai has issued you a challenge: The Boxers Test. Task Requirement: Hunt Iron Fist Zombies and obtain ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves; o/io. Time Limit: 3 hours. Rewards: Receive commendation from Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai and information on the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. Punishment: Greatly reduce Han Hais positive sentiments towards you, lose an opportunity to learn about the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. Damn, Iron Fist Zombies? Thats a Lvl 15 creature. One punch from it can decrease my vitality points by forty or more someone muttered in disbelief. A Lvl 15 monster? Are you serious? Is this test that hard? Song Jian was taken aback, immediately opening the chat channel. In it, people had already begun to privately message Jiang Hong to ask about the situation. World Channel: (Pan Ming) Brother Jiang Hong, are you there? Whats this boxing test you mentioned last time, is it to get ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves within three hours? World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves? No, the test 1 had was just to hunt ten ordinary Lvl 10 creatures. There was no time limit, and it was very easy to complete. World Channel: (Zhou Guang) What? You only had to hunt common Lvl 10 creatures? Why is our test so hard, requiring us to hunt Lvl 15 creatures? Why is there such a big difference between people? World Channel: (Jiang Hong) Lvl 15 creatures? Iron Fist Zombies? Heh, I wish you guys good luck. The World Channel was filled with wails of despair, however, since they had already accepted the quest, they had no choice but to try. Although Lvl 15 creatures were powerful, in the daytime, when their attributes were halved, they were only as strong as Lvl 7 or 8 creatures. Just after Han Hai the Boxing Master issued the task, Song Jian immediately summoned his motorcycle and rushed towards the area where the Iron Fist Zombies were located. That guy has a motorcycle already? How did he get it? Do monsters drop motorcycles? Did he make it himself or did a monster drop it? Are there mechanical monsters now? Impressive, there are so many experts in this game. It looks like hes already strong enough to solo Lvl 15 creatures, otherwise he wouldnt be in such a hurry! Soloing Lvl 15 common creatures isnt too difficult, we should all be able to do it. But obtaining enough Fine Iron Boxing Gloves from killing creatures within three hours Thats a bit more challenging! Those who had already leveled up to Lvl 10 were players with considerable strength, typically possessing two or three attack skills. With enough caution, they should be able to solo a Lvl 15 creature. Anyone want to team up? Were safer in a group, and most importantly, it will speed up our hunting! someone shouted. Does this game have a team setting? How are the drops distributed? In this game, as long as you inflict damage to the monster, even just a little, you are entitled to loot. As of now, there werent any team mechanisms for hunting in the wild, so once a monster was killed, chaotic looting was likely to occur. Lets take turns picking up! Trust in luck. Whoever gets the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves can keep them! That sounds good, Im Lvl 10 and have two long-range attack skills. Anyone want to team up with me? Outside the villa of Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai, several Lvl 10 players started forming teams in a lively and noisy manner. Seven or eight players ultimately formed three teams, preparing to head towards the area where the Iron Fist Zombies resided. The number of people in a team shouldnt be too few. If its too few, hunting becomes difficult. Conversely, if its too many, taking turns picking up loot means it might take a long time to have a turn, making efficiency potentially worse than solo hunting. Most people formed teams of three. While they were still busily forming groups, Song Jian had already arrived in the area inhabited by Iron Fist Zombies on his motorcycle. This area included a multi-purpose six-story mall, next to it was a three-story New China Bookstore, and in front was a plaza with a fountain. Long wooden benches were placed around the edge of the plaza. At this time, there were three or four people sitting around the fountain in the middle of the plaza. In front of each of them was a black cloth laid out with several objects flashing with colored lights. After checking their levels, Song Jian noticed that these people were all Lvl 10, their equipment completed and they looked rather capable. Huh, another ones come. Looks like well have to work harder, there are more and more Lvl 10 players! A player who was bored from manning his stall saw Song Jian approaching and his eyes immediately lit up. The other players followed suit. Weve been in the game for over a month now, and should have leveled up to Lvl 10 just from grinding monsters, not to mention the task of creating a safe house One of the players next to him snorted, But the ones who dare to come to a Lvl 15 monster area to farm are few and far between! Exactly, were five levels ahead in grinding. Other players at most dare to hunt Lvl 10 or even weaker creatures! Hey man, come take a look! All Lvl 10 equipment here, and also some rare materials. Certainly something will catch your interest! One of the players shouted towards Song Jian. Lvl 15 creatures dont necessarily drop Lvl 15 equipment, they could drop equipment from a lower level. But the lower the level of the equipment, the better the quality. The black cloth in front of the player was laid out with several green-quality Lvl 10 equipment pieces that caught the eye. Chapter 190 - 190: For Forging Chapter 190: For Forging Translator: 549690339 Song Jian walked up to a few stalls, swept a glance around, and his eyes immediately lit up; What are these boxing gloves made of? How much are they selling for? Song Jian asked, pointing at a few Fine Iron Boxing Gloves placed in front of a stall. Fine Iron Boxing Gloves (white), function unknown. My friend, you have good taste. This is a white-quality forging material, capable of producing level 10 blue-quality equipment, these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are raw materials. They can also increase the success rate of forging. How about it? Want to buy a couple and test them out? Theyre cheap anyway, even if the forging fails, you wont lose much! The stall owner quickly said with a smirk. Can it really be used to forge level 10 blue-quality boxing gloves? Song Jian showed a skeptical expression, clearly unconvinced. Of course, look at its attributes. Even though its functions are unknown. But just from its name, you know. It can definitely be used to forge a full set of valuable materials. You can buy one for just five Doomsday Coins here. Even if you fail, how much would you really lose? It can be considered as spending money to buy forging proficiency, you wouldnt be at a loss! The man was insistent; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian nodded and said, Alright then, Ill buy all five Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here. I need to rush to practice my forging proficiency. Even if forging fails, I can still gain some proficiency points from the white-quality materials. Thats the spirit, bro, you absolutely wont regret it! The man was grinning from ear to ear. These Fine Iron Boxing Gloves were practically useless, and could only be sold back to the system store for one Doomsday Coin. They werent even forging materials. If they were thrown onto a forge, the system would just prompt this item cannot be forged. Hey, mate, I also have three Fine Iron Boxing Gloves here, Ill sell them to you for five Doomsday Coins each. To level up your forging skill, youll need lots of materials! Someone nearby quickly chimed in; Fine Iron Boxing Gloves could drop with a certain chance after killing an Iron Fist Zombies. Ever since these people reached level 10, they had been hunting monsters here, killing at least a hundred Iron Fist Zombies with each of them getting several Fine Iron Boxing Gloves. Song Jian bought all the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves from the stalls near the fountain, totaling twenty, costing him a hundred Doomsday Coins. After making his purchases, Song Jian was not in a hurry to leave. He glanced at the few people and asked, Have you guys completed your Safe House creation task? Yeah, we have. What about it, bro, havent you finished yours? Need materials? I still have some wood and stone! The man who first sold Song Jian the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves brightened up, and quickly asked; No, I was just wondering. Youve all accepted occupational tasks too, right? The one that requires finding ten professional Combat Mentors? Yeah, we all took on that mainline task. But finding Combat Mentors in this city is such a time-waste, we might as well level up while searching. Maybe well get lucky and bump into one! Someone else joined the conversation; Have you encountered any Combat Mentors? Song Jians eyes lit up. He had already found seven Combat Mentors and still needed three more. If he didnt count the one that Han Hai mentioned which failed the test, he still needed two more to complete the task; Nope, leveling up is more important. Ive leveled up to 56% of level 10 now. The amount of Experience Points required after level 10 is too high, otherwise, we wouldnt have to come here to hunt higher level monsters! No, no, this city is just too dangerous. Wandering around aimlessly, we might accidentally stumble into a monster nest. We wont even know how we died then. Lets just stick to leveling up by hunting monsters and leave it to luck. Yeah, weve already been grinding here for three days, and we havent even gained one level of Experience Points. This game is too hard! The stall vendors voiced their complaints one after another; Song Jian shook his head, it seemed that these guys were all crazy monster grinders. They didnt even know that their Experience Points would be locked and couldnt increase beyond level 10 if they didnt complete the occupational task; After glancing into the distance, Song Jian placed one Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of him and patiently waited; Hey, mate, arent you going to practice your forging skill? What are you doing here? The man next to him asked curiously. He looked at the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in front of Song Jian and didnt understand what Song Jian was trying to do. Oh, 1 didnt learn the forging skill Song Jian said casually. Then you are Hey, bro, do you know what these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are used for? Someone finally realized, and quickly asked. Hehe, youll know soon enough! Song Jian said with a laugh; Everyone exchanged looks, all having a bad feeling about this. What is that thing used for? The man who initially tricked Song Jian looked at the boxing glove in front of Song Jian with a puzzled face, muttering to himself; Didnt you say it increases forging proficiency? A man next to him gave him a sideways glance. Bullshit, wasnt I just advertising, just like the beef in the instant noodle commercials! Theres nothing about it in its attributes anyway. Anyway, I feel like, at five Doomsday Coins, you definitely sold it at a loss. Wonder how much this kid here is going to sell it for! Wait and see, an unknown function white item, how high can he sell it? I think five Doomsday coins are reasonable, What if its worth ten! Then we lost five! Song Jian listened to their muttered comments, smiled to himself, soon he saw a group of people running over from a distance. The Iron Fist Zombies should be around here, wonder if the drop rate is high. Three hours seems a bit tight! What if the drop rate is high? Maybe one Iron Fist Zombie can drop two, after all, it does have two hands You have a point, lets try it! Hey, look over there, someone is selling items. Isnt that a Fine Iron Boxing Glove? I wonder how much its for. If its cheap, we could just buy ten directly to complete the task, right? This guy looks familiar! Isnt he the guy who stood behind Fist Master Han Hai, and rode on a motorbike? Upon seeing Song Jian, and then looking at the boxing glove in front of him, they were all left speechless; How much are you planning to sell this boxing glove for? Someone tentatively asked; Lowest price fifty Doomsday Coins, highest bidder gets it! Song Jian said nonchalantly. Hiss- The nearby vendors gasped. The Fine Iron Boxing Gloves they sold for five Doomsday Coins each were now being resold for ten times the price. This was out of this world! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those Fine Iron Boxing Gloves, level 15 regular monsters drop them, fifty Doomsday Coins, youd have to be crazily poor. A man at one of the stalls folded his arms, sneering; Exactly, what a joke! The crowd showing disdainful expressions towards Song Jian. Why dont you try and kill them yourself to see. Song Jian remained unfazed, smiling; Lets go, lets go. Theyre only level 15 monsters, theyre nothing special, lets kill them ourselves! Right, well kill them ourselves. I refuse to believe that we cant get the items to drop! The crowd headed towards the distant high-rise building. It was daytime now, and the Iron Fist Zombies were all hiding somewhere not exposed to sunlight. The shopping mall opposite and the New China Bookstore next door were obviously places where the Zombies gathered; Song Jian wasnt in a hurry. He silently watched as the crowd entered the high-rise building. Soon enough, the sound of battle could be heard from inside. Chapter 191 - 191: Now We Have to Set a Price Chapter 191: Now We Have to Set a Price Translator: 549690339 Fifty Doomsday Coins, youre really selling them for that much! A man next to Song Jian gaped at him. Its not that hes selling them for fifty, its that the price starts at fifty Doomsday Coins, do you know what starts at means? Another person interjected. Hes acting as if this is an auction. The materials dropped by a level fifteen common monster are being sold for such a high price! Indeed, but it seems everyone here needs this thing. I wonder what theyre using it for It must be useful, we just dont know what for. However, fifty Doomsday Coins, heh heh A few people were whispering to one another nearby. By now, they had realised that this Fine Iron Boxing Gloves must have a significant use, otherwise, these people wouldnt have rushed over so hurriedly. Hey, bro, could you tell us what these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves are used for? A man with a stall leaned over to Song Jian and asked softly. This man was Miao Hong, the one who initially misled Song Jian by saying that the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves could enhance his forging experience. They are used for forging and can produce level ten blue-quality equipment. Even if you fail, it will still boost your forging experience! Song Jian glanced at him and responded coldly. Miao Hong: Was he mad at him? He had initially thought that Song Jian was an easy mark, but it turned out that Song Jian was pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger, tricking them all. But fifty Doomsday Coins, you dare to bid that price Miao Hong said, shaking his head. An enigmatic smile appeared on Song Jians face as he suddenly turned his head and asked, If I told you they all have a task requiring ten Fine Iron Boxing Gloves each, and these need to be obtained within three hours, no, now its two hours and forty minutes, would you say that one Fine Iron Boxing Glove is worth fifty Doomsday Coins? It depends on the reward for that task. If the reward is a silver-quality weapon, Id dare to bid five hundred Doomsday Coins for these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves! Miao Hong was instantly excited. Its just a profession initiation task, a test set by a combat profession mentor! Song Jian said indifferently. What, a combat profession mentor? Where? Its been nearly a week, and we havent even encountered one combat profession mentor. Damn it, this game is too difficult to play Miao Hong looked shocked. What, Xiao Miao, you have information on a combat profession mentor? Where? Dont hog it, lets go together! Upon hearing this, a few vendors nearby also became excited and gathered around. Next to House No. 3 in the beautiful residential district, theres a villa courtyard where an Ancient Martial Arts Master named Han Hai resides. Song Jian generously shared the location of the combat profession mentor with them. Bro, youre generous. If I were you, 1 would sell one boxing glove for at least a hundred Doomsday Coins. You know, our survival here depends on the few of us fighting for four days to get this Miao Hong gave Song Jian a thumbs up, hastily packed up his stall and ran towards the beautiful residential district with the others. Song Jian smiled faintly. In fact, when he was buying these Fine Iron Boxing Gloves, he had already calculated their drop rate in his heart. It was too low. Probably Han Hai, the Martial Arts Master, had also ignored these people, hence choosing such a difficult test task. Otherwise, why was Jiang Hongs test task easy and theirs so difficult? Not much later, Miao Hong and the others, who had previously teamed up to hunt the Iron Fist Zombies, returned, grinning from ear to ear, and set up their stalls again. What happened Song Jian looked surprised. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Haha, for some reason, the test task given to us by that Ancient Martial Arts Master, Han Hai, was to get twenty iron fist badges. These are also dropped by Iron Fist Zombies, but their drop rate and that of the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves cant be compared. After killing ten Iron Fist Zombies, at least eight or nine Iron Fist badges will drop. Weve already collected a bunch, which allowed us to complete the task right away, haha! Miao Hong said, laughing heartily. I think the profession of the Ancient Martial Arts Master is pretty good, powerful moves, cool actions. When you reach levels 30-40, with one punch, you can wipe out a large group of monsters. Simply formidable! someone nearby said, laughing. I also think its pretty good. Dont forget, in this game, you can take your skills out, so in the future, I might even be able to become a World Boxing Champion for fun! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. These people were first-timers in dealing with combat profession mentors. In reality, each combat profession mentor showcases the strongest sides of their profession. They tend to gloss over the weaknesses and shortcomings of the profession. If you dont specifically ask, they wont tell you. Initially, when Song Jian first exposed his Musketeer profession, his blood boiled with excitement, and he wished he could assume the Musketeer profession immediately. But after truly understanding the Musketeer profession, he instantly lost interest in it. Though Song Jian has not actually been exposed to the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession, this profession is merely a good one. Its not even a rare profession, let alone comparing it with the legendary profession of Dragon Hunter. Its definitely inferior. Therefore, Song Jian was not very interested in the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. He only wanted to complete Han Hais test task for the sake of completing the main line task. Actually, up till now, the profession that Song Jian truly wanted to pursue was the legendary profession, Dragon Hunter. However, the more powerful the profession, the greater the restrictions to qualify. The Dragon Hunter required one to possess the Forbidden Dragon Bloodline, which Song Jian hardly had, hence he couldnt qualify for this legendary profession. Alas, what a pity! Song Jian shook his head, glanced at the two core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession in his skill bar, and immediately became excited again. The unique ten professions: Immortal, Demon, Holy, King, God, Tao, Buddha, Prince, Scholar, Emperor! And the Swordsman Immortal is part of the Immortal, it would be wonderful if I could truly qualify for the unique profession! However, Song Jian also knew that even qualifying for a legendary profession was such a challenge, let alone an epic profession, followed by the unique profession. With this in mind, he could understand the difficulty of becoming a unique profession. After all, a unique profession signifies that in the entire game, only one person could qualify! Just as Song Jian was fantasizing about the future, the group of people who had gone to kill the Iron Fist Zombie walked out of the mall, looking dejected. Glancing at his task bar, Song Jians lips curled into a smile. As he expected, there were less than thirty minutes left for the test task. This group must have deeply realised the pitiful drop rate of the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves. Fifty Doomsday Coins, Ill take ten! A player with a darkened face walked up to Song Jian and said. Ahem, just now it was fifty Doomsday Coins. Now, after two hours, all of you have just experienced how low the drop rate is. The price needs to go up! Song Jian said somewhat apologetically. The players looked at each other. Are you even human? Seventy Doomsday Coins, 1 want eight! A young man nearby called out loudly. Song Jian was startled, turning to look at him. Not bad, kiddo. Youve gotten two in two hours. It seems like you have some good luck! Chapter 192 - 192: Seven Tenths Chapter 192: Seven Tenths Translator: 549690339 Whats the big deal about a Combat Mentor? I refuse to believe that hes the only one in this game. I might just not take on this test quest! Yeah, the guy thinks he can charge exorbitant prices because he knows we need him for our quests. If we give up on this one, there could be countless other possibilities in the future The players nearby started to express their dissatisfaction and murmur among themselves. Song Jian didnt mind their complaints, still wearing an indifferent smile. Some of them left disappointed, but none of those who were complaining about the cost of the quest task actually left. They all hoped that the price could be somehow negotiated down. He had initially been planning to sell the Fine Iron Boxing Gloves one by one, but after a moments hesitation, Song Jian pulled out ten pairs at once and shouted: Bundled sale, ten pairs for one thousand Doomsday Coins! If you want them, then pay up! No dilly-dallying! Time was running out for the test quest. As soon as Song Jian finished speaking, someone immediately handed over one thousand Doomsday Coins to him. While the others were still hesitating, this person had already packed the ten pairs of Fine Iron Boxing Gloves into their backpack. Make way, folks, said Fan Wei, politely excusing himself from the crowd, a calm look on his face. One thousand Doomsday Coins was not much money for the players present, what they were measuring was if a Combat Mentors test quest was worth it. Fan Wei had come across this main quest five to six days ago. He had tried searching for a Combat Mentor but failed to find even one. He knew the chances of finding a Combat Mentor were very low, let alone ten of them. Seeing the opportunity now, he wanted to seize it. After completing the transaction, Song Jian summoned his motorcycle and drove back to the villa where Han Hai, the Ancient Martial Arts Master was. There wasnt much time left for the test quest, and if he didnt leave soon, he might not make it in time. Seeing Song Jian leave, Fan Wei felt a tightening in his heart. He quickly said, Folks, Ill be going ahead. Song Jian quickly returned to the small courtyard of the villa, where he saw Han Hai sipping tea under a large tree in the courtyard. Master Han, Ive come to complete the quest! Song Jian laid out the ten pairs of Fine Iron Boxing Gloves on the table. Surprise flickered in Han Hais eyes. Amongst the group, he didnt have high expectations of anyone and had intentionally chosen the most difficult task. Unexpectedly, someone actually managed to complete it. Remaining expressionless, Han Hai gave a slight nod, then waved his hand to store the boxing gloves. Standing up, he slowly stated: Well done, to have gathered ten pairs of Fine Iron Boxing Gloves in such a short time! You flatter me, Master. I hope you can now enlighten me about the profession of Ancient Martial Arts Master! Song Jian respectfully requested. System: You completed the quest from Ancient Martial Arts Master Han Hai, greatly improving your affinity with him. He then explained to you the details of the Ancient Martial Arts Master class. Haha, the class of Ancient Martial Arts Master evolved from the national skills of the ancient Huaxia, its a killing art. Every move aims for a fatal hit, almost always causing harm or death in combat. Come with me to the Explanation Space, and you can understand more about the superiority of the Ancient Martial Arts Master class! Nodding, Han Hai directly pulled Song Jian into the Explanation Space. About ten minutes later, Song Jian emerged from the Explanation Space, a shocked look on his face. This Its like a human monster. They can really use just their hands to clash with a tank! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. He suddenly remembered the BOSS he encountered in the instance dungeon before, who could crush a rocket with its bare hands. It seems that mastering martial arts was just as good as using sophisticated weapons. Skills in the game can be used in the real world. If I could possess such martial arts in real life Huaxia is one of the countries with the strictest gun control. If my fists could combat rockets, wouldnt I be invincible, especially without the threat of firearms? Song Jian thought to himself. System: You found a Combat Mentor and gained knowledge about the Ancient Martial Arts Master profession. Main quest completion: 7/10. Suppressing the excitement of immediately becoming a disciple, Song Jian looked at his taskbar. He had completed 70% of the main task, and he just needed to find three more Combat Mentors to complete the quest. This time, Song Jian had been in the game for more than a week. The sync between the game and real-world time was far from being well coordinated, and being in the game for too long could cause a person to feel disoriented when they come back to reality. Song Jian made a small bow to Han Hai, then turned to leave. He had decided to understand all the professions before making a choice. What a pity. I still havent encountered the Sword Immortal class. If I cant find a Combat Mentor, does it mean that I cant pursue the Sword Immortal class? After choosing another class, I wonder if those two Sword Immortal Techniques, Invisible Sword Qi, and Sword Finger, will still be preserved? Song Jian thought to himself. Invisible Sword Qi and Sword Finger were both very powerful skills. Invisible Sword Qi could not only provide energy for Sword Finger but also be attached to weapons to inflict additional damage. Sword Finger was powerful and swift in action and was hard to detect and defend against in close range. System: You have a new message. Please check it soon. The sky was gradually darkening. Song Jian was originally planning to go back to the roof of the Tianfeng Building to check if the Combat Mentor had left, but it seemed he would have to wait till the next day. The Tianfeng Building was a zone for level 15 monsters, whose battle power would fully recover at night. The level 15 ordinary monsters were even more troublesome than the level 10 elite BOSS during the day. If Song Jian was surrounded then, he most likely could only run away. If this led to the task being failed, it would be such a pity. Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian astonishingly found that the Black Dragon hatchling had awakened. It was flapping its wings, continuously spitting fire, and hunting level one mutant zombies along the wall of the castle courtyard. The mutant zombies were incessantly enraged, waving their arms and trying to jump up to attack the Black Dragon hatchling. The Black Dragon hatchling couldnt fly too high or it would automatically exit the combat mode, and the zombie would run away. It flapped its wings and moved nimbly, evading each of the zombies jump attacks while taking the opportunity to spit fire back. Not long after, the mutant zombie was defeated and turned into a pile of black ashes, and the Black Dragon hatchling flew off in search of the next target. If there were too many mutant zombies, the Black Dragon hatchling would lure them to the castle wall to let the Arrow Towers and Catapults take them down. It seemed quite smart. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The items collected from the zombies were out of reach for the Black Dragon hatchling, thus all got taken by the Bloody Ghostly Poisonous Tree Alex instead. Buzz- A golden light radiated from the Black Dragon hatchlings body as it leveled up to Elite Level 2, and its size also increased. Seeing Song Jian return, the Black Dragon hatchling finished off the last zombie, flapped its wings and flew towards him. Special thanks to Bread84. for the donation of 100 Starting Coins- Chapter 193 - 193: Territorial Expansion Chapter 193: Territorial Expansion Translator: 549690339 Seeing Song Jian, the young Black Dragon showed its affection by flying onto his shoulder and lying down on it, looking very well-behaved; Song Jian checked the attributes of the young Black Dragon which was now at level 2, with 450 Vitality Points and 100 Spirit Points, but no other changes in its traits and skills; Song Jian smiled slightly, took out a piece of roasted meat from his bag, and offered it to the young Black Dragon. Watching it swallowing the meat, which was almost the same size as its body, Song Jian felt that something was off; It didnt call me its mother this time Song Jians heart sank. It seemed that the young Black Dragons bloodline memory was slowly recovering as it leveled up. The Dragon Clans lineage was passed on through their blood, so even if they slept for a hundred years right from birth, they would still obtain their clans inheritance memory and skills once they reached adulthood; It must have realized that Im not its mother but can still sense the Black Dragon Bloodline within me, so it remains affectionate. But when it levels up more and gains higher intelligence, it will surely understand that were not of the same kind. When that time comes, Im afraid Song Jian played with the young Black Dragon as he made his way to the third floor of the castle; In the third-floor bedroom, there was a one-meter diameter wooden bowl filled with dry straw. Song Jian had instructed the carpenter in his manor to make this as a Black Dragon Nest; Placing the yawning young Black Dragon in the nest, Song Jian turned to check his mailbox; There were more than a dozen letters in the mailbox, each containing a type of plant seed. He took out all the seeds, spending more than 4,000 Doomsday Coins. George! Song Jian shouted loudly; Yes, master, how can I help you? Butler George appeared in front of Song Jian immediately with a respectful tone; Give these seeds to John, let him choose and plant them. If theres a harvest ceremony, be sure to let me know immediately! Song Jian handed the dozen plant seeds to George; As you wish, master, Ill pass your order on to John and follow up. Once a harvest ceremony can be held, Ill let you know right away! George accepted the seeds and replied; Song Jian nodded, then suddenly remembered something and asked, Do we need to hire a cook? After all, the food we produce needs to be processed into consumable meals; Master, not only do we need a cook, but also a mill, and preferably some livestock George began to plan for the future development of the manor. Youve made some good points. Go ahead and follow your plans for development. Ive given you the authority, so the manors in your hands now. Song Jian smiled; Master, our most pressing issue right now is that we dont have enough land for building the mill and Livestock Pen George showed a troubled expression on his face; Song Jian nodded, knowing that his safezone now had the largest land area in the game, covering five to six hundred square meters. But apart from the castle and the six Spirit Fields in the yard, there was no more space for building anything else. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Do you have any suggestions? Can we build anything outside the safezone? Song Jian inquired; Since anything built outside of Song Jians safezone did not belong to him, he didnt know whether he could build something on other lands; Master, I would not recommend building anything on lands that do not belong to us. It is very unsafe, and most importantly, if the building is not on our land and is destroyed, we will be left with nothing; George shook his head; Song Jian nodded, aware that if a building inside the safezone was destroyed, it could be rebuilt with very little materials. For example, the traps outside the walls, the Arrow Towers on the walls, and the Catapults on the castle could be rebuilt with only about a tenth of the materials if they were destroyed; However, if a building outside was destroyed, it would be a total loss, with all the contents inside disappearing as well, leading to even greater losses; If Song Jian were to build the mill outside, he would risk losing all the food stored inside if it were destroyed, becoming loot for others; But if the mill were built within the safezone and was destroyed, most of the food inside would be preserved; Can we continue expanding our current location? Song Jian asked; Master, in order to expand the safezone, we have to initiate an Expansion Battle, which is a very risky move. It should only be considered when we have absolute confidence, as failure may result in huge losses! George said with a serious expression; Are there any other alternatives for development? Song Jian inquired; George frowned deeply, thought for a moment, and slowly shook his head; Then lets initiate the Expansion Battle! Song Jian wore a determined expression on his face; Master, you can only initiate an Expansion Battle once a month. Once started, it will be a fight to the death. The battle will only end when one side is completely destroyed! Master, please be cautious! George sighed; Dont worry, there are no undefeatable enemies around us! Song Jian smiled slightly; With a thought, Song Jians figure appeared at the top of the castle, and as he looked around, he saw a few villas and a green jungle in the direction of Camel Square; Expansion! Song Jian summoned the safezone interface and made his move; Suddenly, a grand, low, and stern voice emerged from the castle and spread out in all directions; Territory Struggle, initiated! A blazing red light slowly seeped out from the castle, spreading in all directions and stopped ten meters away from the outer walls. The red light then came to a halt; System: No other safezones detected within the expansion area, would you like to occupy? Occupy! Whoosh- Inside the castle, a slowly expanding green light covered the original red light. The green light spread very slowly, as if waiting for something; After three minutes, the green light completely covered the red light, and the entire area became Song Jians external territory; Originally close neighboring villas disappeared under the green light, and a wide road outside the manor began to blur; Before long, all buildings and items on the ground within the green light disappeared, replaced by a large area of unexplored green grassland; The green light vanished, and Song Jian stared at the green grassland that suddenly appeared among the high-rise buildings with an odd expression. It was so strange that he even saw a half-cut villa standing eerily at the edge of the grassland; Master, congratulations on your brilliant victory! George said with an excited face; Chapter 194 - 194 Tianfeng Building Chapter 194: Tianfeng Building Translator: 549690339 Song Jian looked somewhat speechless at the ten-meter grassland extending beyond the wall; Such a big move, with such an imposing momentum, making people s blood boil, but you only extended by ten meters? Are you kidding me! My lord, it is a glorious victory. Congratulations, we finally have our territory! The butler George was excited. Song Jian stared at him for a moment, thinking George was mocking him, a lord with only ten meters of territory? Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Alright, George, now that weve got a place, hurry up and get to work. Build everything you can, and dont forget the defensive structures. We dont want our hard work destroyed by the monsters, Song Jian said; At your command, my lord! George respectfully bowed; With the ten-meter territory, George s form of address for Song Jian changed from master to my lord. But, being called my lord does feel pretty good, hehe! Song Jian was secretly pleased in his heart; George began to command Tammy and John to get to work. With the expansion of the territory, they could now hire more workers. George started recruiting workers one after another; in no time, the manor was filled with the noise of construction, as it turned into a bustling construction site. Song Jian returned to the third floor to make potions. Although he had only learned the formula for Weakness Potion, the high-quality Portable Mobile Potion Crafting Table could produce potions of even higher quality. In battle, an excellent quality Weakness Potion could change the outcome of a fight; Working until late into the night, Song Jian exhausted all the potion materials in his inventory. He now had over twenty bottles of Weakness Potion (Excellent) and seven or eight bottles of Weakness Potion (Mutated). Its a pity I dont have enough materials for high-explosive grenades. Now that would be a real killer! Song Jian sighed at the sight of the single high-explosive grenade in his inventory. Although potion-malting had a simple process, Song Jian was tired after spending most of the night on it. He glanced at the sleeping Black Dragon cub in the wooden nest and lay down to rest. At the moment Song Jian closed his eyes, the Black Dragon cub suddenly opened its eyes. A flash of brilliance in its golden pupils stared at Song Jian lying on the bed for a few seconds before closing them again. A quiet night passed, and when Song Jian got up the next day, he saw a newly built mill outside the manor. The seven- or eight-meter high mill had a massive windmill with a diameter of over six meters spinning slowly at the top; In the distance, a few NPCs were building a Livestock Pen. They appeared to have been working all night, their eyes red; Song Jian appeared in front of the unfinished Livestock Pen. At this time, George was also standing next to it looking tired. Tammy and John were leading a few NPC workers to construct the pen; At this moment, a countdown timer appeared in the empty space above the Livestock Pen, and it looked like it would be completed in about three hours; Noticing Song Jian approach, George prepared to bow. Song Jian waved to stop him. George, youve worked hard. After work is done, treat everyone to a good meal to thank them, Song Jian paused, seemingly thinking of something, and continued, You can go to the Sunflower Bar to buy some drinks so everyone can celebrate. George immediately shouted: Did you hear that, fellows? Work hard, and after its over, well have wine and meat! Our lord will be rewarding us! Suddenly, a cheer erupted from the working crowd; Long live our lord! System message: You spent 130 Doomsday Coins to boost the morale of rhe construction workers. Their building efficiency has increased by 30% Song Jian glanced at the countdown above the Livestock Pen, which suddenly jumped to two hours. At the same time, the Doomsday Coins in his inventory, which were almost depleted, disappeared by another hundred. Song Jian couldnt help but feel the pain. Spending over a hundred Doomsday Coins to save just over an hour seemed uneconomical. But when he thought of how these coins were going to buy wine and meat for the hardworking NPC builders, Song Jian felt much better; Summoning his motorcycle, Song Jian drove towards the Tianfeng Building. There should be a Combat Mentor there; The chat said that the assessment task given by this Combat Mentor is too difficult. It might be like Han Hais situation, where the Combat Mentor didnt think much of him and chose the hardest task. If the Combat Mentor considers me worthy, maybe theyll select a more manageable task Song Jian thought; Every Combat Mentor would issue an assessment based on the testers abilities. An easy task would be assigned to a player suited for the profession, while a more challenging task would be assigned to a player not suited for the profession; Driving his motorcycle, Song Jian was followed by a large group of mutated zombies. Despite being during the day, the noise from the motorcycle attracted many monsters; After about ten minutes, Song Jian left the level 10 monster area and entered the level 15 monster area. In this area, Song Jian didnt dare to drive his motorcycle recklessly anymore. If a few elite level 15 monsters were provoked, hed have no choice but to run; On the top floor of Tianfeng Building, a man wearing a black uniform stood at the edge, looking down at the entire street. Beside him, a thumbnail-sized metal ball constantly rotated around his body; The man saw Song Jian quickly rush into Tianfeng Building, followed by a sea of mutated monsters, and couldnt help but chuckle and mutter, Another fearless fellow! Song Jian panted as he dashed into Tianfeng Building and looked back at the tide of monsters, cold sweat appearing on his brow. Its terrifying. From now on, I shouldnt drive a motorcycle in the city. Mutated zombies are too horrifying they followed me for over ten kilometers without giving up Under normal circumstances, monsters have their specific zones to operate in. Level 5 monsters wouldnt enter level 10 monster zones, and level 10 monsters wouldnt venture into level 5 monster zones. They usually didnt interfere with each other; Song Jian thought the same, so he drove his motorcycle carelessly through the city. But the noise from the bike caused level 5 monsters to follow him into level 10 monster zones and not leave. Instead, they joined level 10 monsters and chased after Song Jian into the level 15 monster zone. By the time Song Jian realized something was wrong, it was too late. Hundreds of monsters had gathered behind him; Phew, Ill find the Combat Mentor first and then deal with you properly. Song Jian glanced at the high-explosive grenade in his inventory, resisting the urge to throw it into the monstrous horde, and ran towards the staircase; Chapter 195 - 195: Sword Controller Chapter 195: Sword Controller Translator: 549690339 The horde of monsters surged towards the Tianfeng Building. They had just reached the entrance when the monsters in the front suddenly halted their steps with a look of horror and continued to retreat. The monsters behind could not slow down in time and directly crashed into them, causing a scene of chaos. The roars echoed under the Tianfeng Building; Atop the building, a man in black grimaced, muttering irritably under his breath. Hum- The silver orb surrounding him began to vibrate violently, projecting an inch-long silver halo, inhaling and exhaling as if a living entity; Seemingly sensing the formidable force, the monsters below trembled all over, lying motionlessly on the ground while emitting faint wails. Scram! A single shout echoed from the top of the building, prompting hundreds of monsters to flee in disarray; Song Jian, who was climbing the building, heard these remarks clearly. He looked out of the window and saw hundreds of monsters fleeing, including several Level 10 and 15 elite creatures, which made his blood boil; A powerful shout and the monsters are pacified, when will 1 have such strengthwondered Song Jian whose eyes were filled with astonishment. By the time Song Jian reached the rooftop, the man in black was still standing by the edge of it, leaning against the wind, while a silver metallic orb was slowly rotating around him; Magneto? Song Jian blurted out involuntarily; The man in black turned around, a trace of helplessness in his eyes. Im not Magneto, nor do I possess the X-gene. I cant control metal. This is my weapon, the Sword Orb! Embarrassment flickered across Song Jians face. It seemed that many players had seen the man in black. Any player who saw the metal orb slowly rotating around him would be reminded of Magnetos escape from jail in the movie X-Men. Are you a Sword Immortal? Song Jian suddenly asked with a look of excitement; Sword Immortal? The man in black was taken aback, then shook his head slowly, A Sword Immortal is what 1 strive to become. Perhaps in the future, I will be a Sword Immortal, but not now. Currently, I am just a Sword Controller! Just as the man in black uttered the phrase Sword Controller, Song Jian was granted access to some of his attributes, which were previously obscured by question marks; [LV86 Sword Controller C Duan Jian] (Elite): Vitality Points: ??? Spirit Points: ???; Traits: Immortal Sword Body, ???; Skills: Sword Retention, ??? An elite BOSS of level 86? Even higher than the Dragon Hunter, Dierdeli Walker, Song Jian was taken aback and hastily bowed, Could you tell me about the special characteristics of the Sword Controller profession? Duan Jian gave a slight smile, scanning Song Jian before asking, Can you wield a sword? Song Jian felt awkward. Although his secondary weapon was the blue-grade one-handed Guardians Sword, he had never in fact wielded it in combat. Even the passive skill [Cold Weapon (Sword Type) (Basic)] that he learned was only at level one and he had never attempted to upgrade it; Song Jian responded, 1 have never encountered a swordsmanship master, so Im reluctant to learn from the unskilled! Duan Jian paused, laughing heartily: You are the second brazen person Ive met. In honour of the first one, Ill give you a chance! Use the sword you carry to slaughter a level 15 elite monster. If you do, 111 tell you the meaning of a Sword Controller! Duan Jian pointed at the Guardians Sword hung around Song Jians waist and spoke arrogantly; Can I only use this sword? Cant 1 use other weapons? Song Jian frowned and asked; Exactly. You can only use this sword. Once you employ a different weapon, even if you kill a level 15 elite monster, the trial will be deemed a failure. You will not need to see me again in such a case, otherwise, I will kill you! Duan Jian stared coldly at Song Jian as he spoke; Can I use my personal skills? Song Jian queried further; Duan Jian hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded: You can use the skills you have mastered, but Forget it. Lets talk about it once you pass the test! Duan Jian seemed to want to say something, but ultimately just waved his hand, signaling Song Jian to leave; System: The Sword Controller and Battle Job Instructor, Duan Jian, gives you a challenge: Kill a level 15 Elite BOSS, 0/1; Challenge Requirements: Use your sword to kill a level 15 Elite BOSS; If any other weapon is used, the mission will fail immediately; Challenge time limit: 24 hours; Challenge Reward: Earn Duan Jians admiration and enlightenment about the Sword Controller profession; Challenge Punishment: Duan Jian will negatively change his attitude towards you by a large margin, and you will lose a chance to learn about the combat profession C Sword Controller; Song Jian nodded his head, turned around, and left the rooftop; To kill a Level 15 Elite Boss, which has at least three to four thousand vitality points, even when its attributes are halved during daytime, is almost impossible without the use of the Rocket Launcher or Tusk Fang Stinger skills. Coupled with the onslaught from five levels above him, the endeavor to singlehandedly hunt down a Level 15 Elite BOSS seemed like an impossible task to Song Jian; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian switched the Guardians Sword to his right hand and played with it as he walked along, trying to get a feel for it; On leaving the Tianfeng Building, there were no monsters to be seen. Despite practicing for a while with the Guardians Sword, Song Jian still felt a bit awkward; First, let me find some regular monsters to get used to it, who knows, I might even learn some sword skills on my own! Song Jian muttered to himself as he set off down a gloomy alley; First, he would test his skills on a Level 15 regular monster. If he cant even beat that, he might as well abandon the challenge. In the dark alley lay a ragged human-formed zombie, appearing like a corpse. Yet Song Jian knew that as soon as he strayed into its alert zone, it would instantly awake, relentlessly chasing him until he was dead; Earth Teeth Assault! Before it could fully awake, he chose to deplete its vitality points; The Tusk-energy ball lunged at the corpse and fiercely struck the zombies waist. This sent its body flying in the air; Roar- The mutant zombie slowly rose from the ground. Its blood-red eyes gradually opened, focusing on Song Jian and emitting a roaring sound; LV15 Mutant Zombie (Regular): Vitality Points 850/1700, Traits: Intermediate Defense, Primary Vitality Restoration; Skills: Gnaw. Seeing the mutant zombie pouncing towards him, Song Jian took a deep breath. Tightening his grip on the Guardians Sword, he sprinted towards the zombie; Whoosh- As soon as he neared, the sword in Song Jians hand sliced across the zombies head, inflicting over 60 critical damage points; Experiencing pain, the zombie became more frenzied, waving its hands, while its mutated nails, sharp as mini blades, carved streaks of white in the gloomy alley; Chapter 196 - 196: Physique Increase Chapter 196: Physique Increase Translator: 549690339 A level-five blue-quality one-handed sword dealt only around a dozen damage points to a level-fifteen ordinary mutant zombie, which was quite low; However, with a 500% increase in vitality recovery speed, it was nearly impossible for a level-fifteen mutant zombie to kill Song Jian. Even if it cost him blood, he would eventually bring down the zombie; In the dark alley, the mutant zombies roars continued to echo, perhaps due to rotting flesh all over its body. Its voice was deep and hoarse, but Song Jian was not worried about attracting nearby monsters as he continued to slash his sword; Minutes later, the level-fifteen mutant zombie finally turned into a pile of ashes, dropping two white-quality materials and five Doomsday Coins around its body; Ordinary level-fifteen monsters can drop Doomsday Coins? Song Jian picked up all the spoils of war and tore off his clothes, revealing the armor of the Zombie Commando; His original coat, which had no defense, had been scratched into a bundle of shreds by the mutant zombie, making it cumbersome to wear; Looking at his skill bar, he had not comprehended any sword-related skills, only the passive basic sword skill had increased some proficiency; Slash, chop, flick, stab Song Jian wielded the one-handed sword, feeling the sensation with every attack: Theres no other way now, lets start with these basic skills. Song Jian could only practice one-handed sword based on the method used for daggers, but he gave up after a while, feeling awkward. After all, they were different weapons, and if he practiced the wrong moves, it would take more time and effort to correct them; Ill explore gradually while fighting monsters. Only life-and-death battles can improve me the fastest, Song Jian thought as he carried the one-handed sword towards another building; As half a day passed, the sky began to darken, and mutant zombies appeared on the streets. The night belonged to the monsters. Most players hid in safe houses or places they thought were safe; At first, some players wanted to kill monsters and level up at night, but soon there were fewer and fewer such players. After all, everyone only had one life. Many people initially treated it like a game, but now there were fewer and fewer of those people since most of them had died. Song Jian estimated that in just two months, hundreds of people had probably died in Coastal City in the real world. He wondered if the police and others had noticed this situation; However, sooner or later, people would discover it, because Song Jian believed that more and more people would enter the game, and more and more people would die; There were still seventeen hours left for the task completion, plenty of time. Song Jian did not plan to go back to his territory, as there were many monsters on the way back. Even if he transformed into black mist, it would take more than an hour to go back and forth, which would not be worth it; Song Jian went straight back to Tianfeng Building, not going upstairs but finding a room on the first floor to rest. As long as Duan Jian didnt leave the building, it was the safest place in the level-fifteen monster area, without a doubt; Night fell, and the sky was covered with thick, gloomy clouds that brought pressure. Song Jian sat cross-legged on a shabby single bed, staring at the dark sky outside the window, quietly waiting; After a long time, a crack appeared in the heavy clouds, and a ray of moonlight seeped through. Song Jians spirit was energized, and he hurried to the window; A burning sensation came from his chest, and the Hexagram Array Diagram started to glow faintly. Tonight was a half-moon, and as the moon appeared, countless moon essences scattered across the city. Roars were heard from the tops of various tall buildings, as bosses began to absorb the moon essence to enhance their strength; Song Jian glanced around and noticed that within a few hundred meters around Tianfeng Building, not a single boss was on the rooftops, making him speechless; A stream of moon essence was drawn into the room through the window, merging into Song Jians body. Song Jian could feel the moon essence entering his body, slowly circulating through his blood vessels, and integrating into his body as it flowed, disappearing; This process was very comfortable, but there was a side effect. Whenever he absorbed moon essence, Song Jian could not help but feel a killing intent rising in his heart, wanting to kill anything in sight; However, whenever this killing intent emerged, a refreshing energy would appear in Song Jians mind, allowing him to maintain his self-awareness. Time always flew by when immersed in absorbing the moon essence, and soon the moon was once again covered by clouds; Song Jian sighed slightly, feeling the gradual improvement of his physical fitness with the influx of moon essence; At that moment, a system prompt appeared; System: You have absorbed enough moon essence, and your physical fitness has improved. Your physique has increased by one point; Finally, its increased! Song Jian thought; After absorbing more than a months worth of moon essence, although it felt comfortable, and he could feel his body becoming stronger, not receiving a system upgrade made him feel like something was missing; Checking his attributes, Song Jians physique had now reached nine points, and his vitality points limit had increased by 20 points, reaching 620 points, which was better than nothing; Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After half a day of fighting, Song Jians passive skill [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] had been upgraded to level two, and the proficiency at level two had also increased significantly, requiring only about ten more level-fifteen monsters to be slain before reaching level three. Song Jian felt that such passive skills were easy to understand and improve in the early stages. He didnt know if it was an illusion, but after the passive skill was upgraded to level two, he felt that swinging the sword was more agile; I cant waste the night. Its safe here, Im not afraid that the noise will attract monsters, so why not take this time to practice swordsmanship? Song Jian thought; With his one-handed sword and the blade pointed down, Song Jian stood at the center of the room; Ha! In a low shout, he swung his right arm in a circle, lifting the sword high over his head, and then slashed forward at a 30-degree angle; During the daytime battles, Song Jian had constantly summarized that this slashing method was the most energy-efficient and inflicted the most damage; However, this move had a major drawback: fatigue, and continuous swinging like this, Song Jian estimated that he would eventually develop shoulder inflammation; After practicing for more than an hour, Song Jian felt as if his right arm was about to dislocate, his whole body drenched in sweat like he was soaked in water. But he didnt give up and continued to practice, with the passive skill [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] slowly improving at a visible rate; Fool, thats not how you practice swordsmanship. You shouldnt treat the sword as a dead object! Just as Song Jian was concentrating on practicing his sword, a deep voice came from behind him. Duan Jian! A smile appeared on Song Jians mouth; Chapter 197 - 197: Skill Improvement Chapter 197: Skill Improvement Translator: 549690339 | While practicing dagger lighting technique at the Black Panther Gym in the real world) his coach once told Song Jian, regardless of the fighting style or the presence of weapons, from the moment of first contact, he must receive standard instruction and not blindly practice on his own. Once bad habits are formed, they are incredibly hard to correct. Adhering to wrong practices not only nullifies improvement but can also harm the body over time; Just like Song Jians situation C the sword move he had summarized from half a day of fighting was filled with errors. He knew this in his heart, but sword practice was not his true aim; he merely wanted to catch Duan Jians attention since they were both in the same building. After over an hour of the practice, Song Jian found his entire right arm numbing, with unbearable itching, swelling, and pain at the shoulder joint. He was drenched in sweat and about to give up when he finally heard Duan Jians voice. Master!11 Turning around with a weary face, Song Jian greeted Duan Jian respectfully. Swordsmanship is not practiced this way! Duan Jian shook his head, raising his right hand. The silver metal orb that had been revolving around him suddenly expanded into a long sword and flew into Duan Jians right palm. Holding the longsword, he oozed an imposing demeanor which forced Song Jian to involuntarily step backward until his back hit the wall. Even the continual echoes of monster roars around him came to an abrupt end, as if the whole world fell into silence; A sword is an extension of the arm, not just a dead object! Dont control your sword with your hand; control it with your will, your spirit, your soul Your hand can control the dimensions around your body, but your will and spirit can fill the space between heaven and earth. Control the sword with your spirit. Wherever the mind moves, the sword reaches Walking and talking about his understanding of the sword, Song Jian found his words somewhat inexplicable. He felt that he understood yet didnt understand at all. It was like when a post-doctorai mentor lectures first-year university students. What they impart is not just specialized knowledge of the first year but a concept, a direction, a guiding path. Maybe many students couldnt understand at that time, but if you persist, there will eventually come a time when everything seems illuminated. Only then will you comprehend the true intentions behind their teachings. Duan Jian was doing something similar now. He didnt tell Song Jian how to hold the sword, how to use it, or impart any substantial sword skills, but he was enlightening Song Jian with a certain ideology. After listening to Duan Jian for a long time, Song Jian looked at him perplexedly. Duan Jian, feeling his throat parched from talking, saw Song Jians excited expression and couldnt help but snort, Its impossible to carve rotten wood! Ready to leave with a swing of his sleeve, Duan Jian was stopped by Song Jian, who rushed towards him and grabbed his leg: Master, you cant leave! At the very least reach me one sword technique so that I can defeat a level 15 elite boss. Otherwise, do you really want to watch me blindly practice till 1 ruin my arm? Song Jian cried out, squeezing the corners of his eyes to try and force out a few tears, but to no avail. In the end, helpless, he applied saliva to the corners of his eyes. Enough, stop pretending you really are Duan Jian was a bit helpless for a moment before suddenly asking, Do you know a fat guy with the surname Mu? Song Jian was taken aback and shook his head. You two truly are alike. Thick-skinned! Get up. I ll teach you how to use a sword. After speaking, Duan Jian yanked Song Jian up by his left hand. Watch carefully. I will only demonstrate once. How much you can grasp is up to you! With that, Duan Jian began demonstrating the basic sword technique. Song Jian opened his eyes wide, not daring to blink, afraid of missing a single move. System prompts flooded his view like a waterfall. His passive skill, [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)], was rapidly improving. System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 20 points. System: Sword Controller Duan Jian imparts basic sword technique to you, your [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)] skill proficiency has improved by 21 points. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just a few minutes, Duan Jian had finished demonstrating the basic sword technique. Turning around, he sent his sword flying into the air where it shrank back into the size of a finger before curling into a smooth, silver metal orb. This orb slowly floated back to Duan Jians side and began revolving around him like a satellite. Thats all the help 1 can give you. Anymore and I would be breaking the rules. It doesnt matter to me how much youve managed to grasp. Just know that if you havent hunted a level 15 elite boss by tomorrow, dont show your face to me anymore1. Duan Jian left after giving Song Jian a stern look. Song Jian wiped the sweat from his brow and stood still with closed eyes. Beneath his eyelids, his eyeballs were shifting rapidly. His right hand was twitching involuntarily, wanting to shake from time to time, as if it wasnt under his control. At this moment, in Song Jians mind, every details of Duan Jians basic sword technique demonstration was being replayed. After a long while, Song Jian let out a sigh, and a serious expression appeared on his face. He mused inwardly, The gap is truly enormous! Only after witnessing a real sword technique, did he realize his own deficiencies. Composing himself, Song Jian started practicing exactly as Duan Jian had demonstrated; In just a few tens of minutes, Song Jians passive skill, | Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)], rose from level two to five, improving at a terrifying speed; [Cold Weapon (Sword Class) (Basic)]: Passive, Level 5, Increase in power of sword weapons by 30%, Armor Break +1. Now that he had started practicing, the skills improvement rate was extremely slow. One reason was the high level of the skill, which demanded higher proficiency. The other reason was the disparity between Song Jians and Duan Jians mastery of sword techniques, naturally causing their proficiency to be different. The night passed like this. As the sun slowly rose, Song Jian only then laid down his sword and sat down on his bedtorest. At this moment) Song Jians aura was drastically different from the previous day. The transformation over the night seemed to have allowed him to take an important step on the path of martial arts. Duan Jian stood with his hands behind his back, high on the rooftop, looking at the slowly rising sun. The corners of his mouth held a faint, indistinct smile. Chapter 198 - 198: Severely Injuring the BOSS Chapter 198: Severely Injuring the BOSS Translator: 549690339 Duan Jian didnt show off any sophisticated sword techniques. Instead, he demonstrated the simplest actions: thrust, cut, lift, chop, slash and how to form combinations of these basic moves into various attack techniques. This was the most elementary set of sword techniques yet, it seemed miraculous when executed by Duan Jian. Song Jian watched, fascinated, and spent the whole night trying to replicate every action of Duan Jian. And, just like that, the night passed. The moment day broke, Song Jian rested briefly and then left the building. He had about eleven to twelve hours left for the mission, the equivalent of one more day. If he didnt manage to hunt a level fifteen elite monster by evening, the test mission would be considered a failure. Practicing alone isnt very effective. I need to hone my skills from last night in real combat. Also, 1 need to start looking for the location of a level fifteen elite BOSS. Its best if I can find several, and then select the one most suitable for me Song Jian thought. He had spent yesterday afternoon hunting level fifteen monsters and seeking out an elite BOSS. Generally, unless it s a special boss like the Roaming Zombie, the regular bosses stay in fixed areas and only show up in these locations. The exception is when players kill large numbers of regular monsters, which could attract the bosses. Over the course of yesterday afternoon, Song Jian discovered two level fifteen elite bosses. One was a fiercely defensive Scaled Zombie, and the other, a giant yellow bird which was as big as a fully grown eagle with a length of one to two meters and wings that could stretch three to four meters long. Although it couldnt fly, it could glide through the air at an impressive pace. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both bosses posed quite a challenge for Song Jian. If he was limited to using the one-handed sword, it would be tough to kill them. As such, he considered these two bosses as alternative targets. Bloody hell! Finding a boss is harder than finding a wife! Song Jian muttered to himself, changing his direction and moving forward. Soon, from a shop ahead, noises emerged. A level fifteen regular mutated zombie had its left foot stuck between a collapsed counter. Oblivious, it kept trying to press onward, the rattling sound of the iron counter giving it away. There we go, a chance to test the skills 1 mastered last night. Song Jian, holding the Guardian s Sword, headed towards rhe shop. Once inside, the mutated zombie, sniffing out the presence of a living human, growled at Song Jian. It struggled to free itself, attempting to lunge at him. Without using any special skills, Song Jian swung his sword at the zombie. Thanks to his practice throughout the night, each strike landed with precision, causing bursts of forty to fifty points of damage on the zombie. This showed a three to four-fold increase in damage compared to yesterday. The mutated zombie became more furious. When its vitality points fell below half, it forcefully broke free from the iron counter and lunged at Song Jian. However, this desperate act came at a cost. Its left leg had a gaping wound that revealed the bone, with a dark brown pus oozing our. This move had injured its leg bone, causing it to limp and slow down significantly. Song Jian continued slashing with his sword and before long, the zombie had transformed into a pile of black ash. Feels great. The use of the long sword is very different from the dagger, but the theory is similar. Essentially, they are extensions of the arm. However, their practical uses still vary greatly.1 Song Jian twirled the long sword skillfully in his right hand, putting away the two dropped items, and continued down the street. Being taught by someone versus learning everything on your own made a huge difference. Now, Song Jian was more efficient with the long sword, killing at a pace several times faster than yesterday. Level fifteen ordinary monsters were no longer a threat to him. His experience points remained fixed. Even after hunting a level fifteen monster, he didnt earn any experience points. After a while, feeling like he had sufficiently mastered the sword techniques, Song Jian began looking for a level fifteen elite BOSS. Now as a melee profession, itd be best to find a boss that uses long-range attacks and isnt so strong up close. Also, itd be nice if the bosss defense isnt too high, and its vitality isnt too great Song Jian muttered as he kept walking. Why not just find a severely injured boss thats about to die? A voice suddenly rang in Song Jians ear. Thats a brilliant idea! Excited, Song Jians eyes sparkled. But then, alert, he held his sword in front of him and squinted towards where the voice had come from. Whos there! Song Jian backed away, pressing himself against a wall, looking around cautiously. As Song Jian prepared to open his vertical pupil in his forehead, a figure started to take form. Its me, its me, dont be alarmed. I just noticed you. Lin Shengs figure gradually materialised and he waved at Song Jian. Damn, you really do come and go like a ghost. Youre not worried about wandering into a level fifteen monster area Seeing a familiar face, Song Jian put down his sword, still irritated. He had been thoroughly startled by the sudden voice. Eh, youve switched to a long sword now. Wheres your dagger? Lin Sheng took note of the long sword in Song Jians hand, his eyes sparkling. Lin Sheng had been eyeing Song Jians Tusk Fang Stinger for a long time. While it was just a level five blue quality dagger, its inherent skill was hugely powerful, making it even better than some level ten daggers. I plan on becoming a swordsman, so I am getting used to it now. Do you want the dagger? Song Jian asked. Yes, yes, boss. Ive been coveting your dagger for a long time. I still havent found a good weapon. If 1 get your dagger, this level fifteen area will be nothing for me. Lin Sheng boasted. Youve leveled up to ten? Are you here for the Combat Mentor test mission? Song Jian questioned, looking at Lin Sheng. Yes, Ive hit level ten. This main mission requires finding ten Combat Mentors, and I havent found one yer. But Ive already made up my mind to become a thief. I came here to find a Thief Mentor, Im not interested in other professions! Lin Sheng said, holding his head high. Didnt the guide in the dungeon tell you to look for him once you reach level ten? You didnt go? That guy must be a combat mentor, and it might be a good fit for you, possibly even a Thief Mentor. Song Jian said. Dont remind me. He asked me to find him in a dungeon with real difficulty. Like I could handle that. 1 nearly died even in a simple-level dungeon Lin Sheng said grumpily. Heh, thats true. A dungeon with real difficulty isnt something we can handle right now. But remember, even if you find a Thief Mentor, youll still need to find nine other Combat Mentors to learn about different professions for the main mission to be considered complete.'' Song Jian laughed. Huh, how do you know? Lin Sheng looked surprised. Of course, I know it because a Combat Mentor told me!1 Song Jian glanced at Lin Sheng and asked, You said theres a level fifteen boss thats about to die? Where? Tell me, and this dagger is yours! Song Jian took out the Tusk Fang Stinger and teased Lin Sheng by waving it in front of him. Chapter 199 - 199 Temporary Task Chapter 199: Temporary Task Translator: 549690339 Looking at the blue-quality Tusk Fang Stinger in Song Jians hand, Lin Shengs eyes were full of little stars; Ill take you there! Lin Sheng said directly: Its just ahead, that boss has been injured, lost a leg, and its vitality points are less than half left, looking very desperate. Song Jian followed behind Lin Sheng, running and asking: Why didnt you finish it off yourself, a level 15 boss will definitely drop good loot! I cant beat it, it can see through my stealth, I cant even get close to it Lin Sheng said somewhat helplessly; Soon, the two of them arrived at a small residential area, in a central pavilion, Song Jian saw the heavily injured boss. The boss looked like an enormous beastman, with blue skin covered in lumps, two tusks protruding from its lips, and sanguine eyes emitting a bloodthirsty glow, looking very ferocious. Its massive body was squatting in the pavilion, looking like a meat mountain. Next to it, stood four wooden stakes, half a mans height, carved with complex magic runes on the surface. Rings of energy condensed into light, slowly rotating around the stakes; One stake was enveloped in a green glow, one stake was enveloped in a crimson glow, another stake was encompassed in a gray energy glow, the last one flickered with tiny currents; [LV15 Mutated Shaman Beast C Kuru Tutu] (Elite): Vitality Points 680/2800, Spirit Points: 250/800; Traits: Regeneration, Beasts Blood Boil; Skills: Summon Totem Pillar, Summon Beast Spirit, Death Ray, Ice Cone. This guy is a beastman, huh? Song Jian stared at the mountain of flesh in the distance, stroking his chin; Yes, it looks like a beastman. Do you see those three pillars next to it? Those are totem pillars, they can attack automatically. The damage isnt high, but they are very troublesome. Lin Sheng pointed at the three wooden stakes next to the Mutated Shaman Beast; Hey, it seems to be healing its wounds! Song Jian saw that every few seconds, a +5 green healing figure would jump above the bosss head, he couldnt help but say; There is a healing totem pillar! Song Jian pointed at the wooden stake surrounded by green light: You need to be faster, if it drags on, its vitality points will be fully restored. Its okay, didnt you see that it doesnt have much spirit points left? It looks like it has been through a big fight, youre really lucky! Song Jian said; Hehe, Brother Song is the lucky one, now its yours. Lin Sheng chuckled. Alright, give you the dagger, this boss is mine. The test required me to fight solo, so just guard the perimeter for me. Dont participate! As Song Jian spoke, he handed the Tusk Fang Stinger to Lin Sheng. Dont worry, Brother Song, 1 know the rules! Lin Shengs face broke out into a grin as he took the dagger, swinging it around a few times, looking thrilled. Song Jian slowly approached the boss with his sword. As soon as he stood around a dozen meters away from the boss, it stood up. Despite the imposing pressure from the one-legged boss, Song Jian hesitated whether picking this boss was a correct choice. Human, this is Kuru Tutus territory. If you dont want your soul to be tormented on my Flame Totem forever, leave now! The boss even spoke, surprising Song Jian; a monster capable of speech indicating it has consciousness, and a conscious monster is way tougher than a senseless one. Perhaps perceiving Song Jians hesitation, a hint of a smile appeared on Kulu Tutus face. Feeling the immense power within this human, Kulu Tutu himself was at a low ebb with barely over 200 spirit points left, just not enough to sustain a fight. Even if he could win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory. He could end up being taken down by an ordinary monster afterward. Human, if you leave now, youll gain Kuru Tutus friendship. I will also give you a gift! Kuru Tutu continued; System: Kuru Tutu is offering you a temporary mission, leave territory; Mission requirement: leave the area within one kilometer radius from Kuru Tutu; Mission reward: obtaining Kuru Tutus friendship; exquisite totem imprint; Mission failure: permanent reduction of 2 points in all attributes; Do you accept? Song Jian carefully read through the mission details word by word, and then chose to accept; As soon as Song Jian accepted, a smile crossed Kuru Tutus face, he threw something towards Song Jian; Song Jian caught it and checked the attributes; Exquisite Totem Imprint (Green): Inlay I Accessory, Accessory Attributes: Worn on the body, recovers 1 vitality point per second; can be inlaid on equipment, when inlaid on a helmet, vitality points increase by 100; when inlaid on armor, defense increases by 5 points; when inlaid on leg protectors, spirit points cap increases by 50; Not bad! Dont know if it can be used as a spirit talisman and inlaid on the Hexagram Array Diagram! Song Jian thought; Seeing Song Jian pick up the item and stand still, Kulu Tutus face darkened, yelled: Human, you have already accepted the task 1 assigned. Why havent you left? Are you willing to bear the punishment of the beast god? Song Jian threw the item into his inventory, lifted his head, glanced at Kuru Tutu, then turned around and ran towards the exit of the residential area; Seeing Song Jian leaving, Kuru Tutu let out a mocking smile as he slowly sat back down with the help of the pavilions pillar: Stupid human Lin Sheng watched as Song Jian rushed past him, completely baffled, only hearing Song Jian say to him: Just wait for me for a bit, Ill be right back! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, Song Jians figure disappeared from Lin Shengs vision; Song Jian kept running forward until a system prompt appeared in front of him, then he stopped; System: You completed the temporary mission, leaving the territory; System: You obtained Kuru Tutus friendship, you received the item Exquisite Totem Imprint; Seeing that the mission was completed, Song Jian turned around and ran towards the residential area; I need to hurry up, if any later, that bosss vitality points will be fully restored. Lin Sheng was a bit confused, standing in place waiting for a few minutes. Soon, he saw Song Jian hurriedly running back from a distance; What are you up to? Lin Sheng asked. His level was too low, Kuru Tutu did not offer him a temporary mission at all. Seeing him, it attacked, scaring him away. Doing a mission! Song Jian said while panting heavily: Stay here and wait for me. Dont help when I take action. Song Jian seemed a little worried and reminded him again; Seeing that Song Jian was charging back towards him once more, Kuru Tutus anger flared up; Shameless human! Kuru Tutu roared in his heart, suddenly standing up; Human, honesty is key! Kuru Tutu seemingly had fire coming out of his eyes, staring at Song Jian, and growled; Song Jian was stunned, opened the mission column, pointed at the completed mission, and said: But I completed the mission! Kuru Tutu:, you have a point! Chapter 200 - 200: Beast Spirit Descent Chapter 200: Beast Spirit Descent Translator: 549690339 Human, I dont want to be your enemy. As long as you leave my territory and never return, 1 will teach you a skill. This is a core skill that only Beastman shamans can learn: Totem Pillar! Kuru Tutu suppressed his anger and spoke solemnly. Song Jian quickly received a system prompt. System: Kuru Tutu has issued you a temporary quest: Leave the territory forever. Quest Requirement: Leave the area within a one-kilometer radius of Kuru Tutu, and never return. Quest Reward: Gain Kuru Tutus friendship and skill: Totem Pillar (Lightning). Quest Failure: Permanent loss of 2 points in all attributes. Do you accept? Song Jian carefully reviewed the quest requirements. After a while, a look of regret appeared on Song Jians face, there was no loophole this time. If it was just a level 15 elite BOSS, Song Jian might have accepted the quest, because even if he killed it, there was no guarantee of getting its core skill. But now, this weakened BOSS was related to the completion of Song Jians evaluation quest. If Song Jian couldnt even defeat a severely injured level 15 elite BOSS, then there was no hope of completing his evaluation quest. Song Jian sighed and chose to refuse. Kuru Tutus face suddenly became ugly. Human Song Jian didnt wait for the other party to speak. Holding the Guardians Sword tightly in his hand, he whispered, Lets fight. Kuru Tutus face revealed a ferocious expression. He picked up a bone wand from the ground and roared loudly. Lightning condensed on the bone wand and shot towards Song Jian. Song Jian directly activated the Guardians Swords inherent skill. A milky-white halo surrounded his entire body. The lightning struck the light shield, taking away more than a hundred defense points. Without slowing down, Song Jian roared and charged towards Kuru Tutu. He lifted his sword to his chest and stabbed forward fiercely. Breaking through the air, a silver glow appeared on the sword. Song Jian added Invisible Sword Qi to the surface of the sword. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as he arrived in front of Kuru Tutu, the two Totem Pillars next to him started to shake violently. Lightning and fire burst out from the Totem Pillars and struck towards Song Jian. Totem Pillar (Lightning): Releases a bolt of lightning at enemies within attack range, dealing 60 points of lightning damage. Has a chance to trigger the Paralysis effect. This attack can only be released once every three seconds. Totem Pillar Defense: 50 points. Totem Pillar (Fire): Releases a stream of fire at enemies within attack range, dealing 50 points of fire damage. Has a chance to trigger the Burning effect. This attack can only be released once every three seconds. Totem Pillar Defense: 50 points. The two Totem Pillars around Kuru Tutu began to attack Song Jian. The other two Totem Pillars were the Revealing Totem Pillar, capable of revealing any invisible enemies within range, and the Healing Totem Pillar, which released healing light on Kuru Tutu to restore his vitality points. Lightning and fire struck the light shield on the surface of Song Jians body, causing the shield to tremble violently, but it still didnt break through the defense. Thud- Song Jians sword stabbed fiercely into Kuru Tutus plump body. More than a hundred critical damage points floated above Kuru Tutus head. Before Kuru Tutu could react, Song Jian flipped his wrist and pulled out the sword. He slashed it through the air in an arc, aiming for Kalu Tutus head. Unforgivable! Kalu Tutu roared angrily, waving his bone wand to block Song Jians attack. Just when the bone wand and sword were about to collide, Song Jian flicked his wrist, making the sword tip vibrate intensely. It covered Kalu Tutus skull, throat, and chest, making it impossible to tell where the sword would strike. In the moment of Kalu Tutus hesitation, the Guardians Sword had already pierced his chest. Pu- A thick, green jet of blood spurted out, and Kalu Tutus vitality immediately weakened; the heart was a vital point for any species. Beast Spirit Descent! Kalu Tutu struggled to stand up, raising his hands high, while his Bone Wand let out a rumbling sound and cracks appeared on its surface. Crack, crack- The wand, over a meter long, unexpectedly shattered inch by inch, turning into nothingness. A look of pain flashed in Kalu Tutus eyes, his aura increasingly weakened, and wrinkles spread across his entire face, making him seem a dozen years older instantly. This was the result of sacrificing 15 years of his life and his Bone Wand to summon the ancient beast spirits. The sky churned, and a whirlwind of dark clouds appeared above Kalu Tutus head, accompanied by thunderous roars. From the whirlwind, an ancient beasts roar emerged, sounding like an angry bellow of a primordial creature. A huge claw emerged from the whirlwind, reaching for Song Jian. This massive claw was like a skyscraper towering in the sky, pressing down on Song Jian. Goosebumps stood on the back of Song Jians neck as a powerful sense of threat rushed toward him. It felt like his body was locked in by something, no matter how he tried to dodge, he couldnt avoid this deadly blow. Pu- Song Jians body disappeared, replaced by a large cloud of black fog. After morphing into a dark cloud, Song Jian drifted toward Kalu Tutu, quickly enveloping him in the black fog. Within the pitch-black fog, Kalu Tutus damage numbers floated above his head. Being shrouded in black fog, he would suffer 300 fixed damage points and 200% mental damage. Kalu Tutus Vitality Points were already low, and after summoning the ancient beast spirits, he became even weaker, unable to withstand the damage caused by Song Jians black fog. Within the black fog, Kalu Tutu roared in anger, swinging his Bone Wand continuously, creating gusts of wind. However, all his efforts were useless, unable to cause any harm to the black fog. Crack, crack- Several Totem Pillars shattered one after another. The 50-point defense couldnt bear the damage from the black fog. Losing the healing from the healing Totem Pillar, Kalu Tutu became even more agitated. That huge claw above his head was like a massive pillar, pressing down on the black fog on the ground. Before it could even get close, Song Jian felt his mind waver, nearly unable to maintain the state of black fog. Song Jian couldnt help biting his tongue hard, and when the taste of blood filled his mouth, he barely broke free from the mental pressure, trying his best to maintain the black fog state. Always shrouded in black fog, the furious Kalu Tutu stumbled blindly, trying to shake off the entanglement of the black fog. However, all of this was to no avail. The more terrifying thing, in Kalu Tutus view, was that he could feel the massive claw above his head getting closer and closer. The giant claw, with a diameter of more than ten meters, could easily crush Song Jians black fog form. Correspondingly, the continuously fog-shrouded Kalu Tutu couldnt escape the fate of being struck by the earth-shattering blow of the beast claw. No! A look of despair appeared on Kalu Tutus face, staring at the ancient beasts claw with deep lines running through it like gullies, and he let out a desperate roar. Chapter 201 - 201: Pet Contract Chapter 201: Pet Contract Translator: 549690339 A gigantic beast claw descended from the sky, pulverizing a large area in the center of the neighborhood. The small pavilion where Kalu Tutu resided, right under the palm of the claw, was ground to a fine powder; Song Jian, transformed into a cloud of dark mist, was also suppressed underneath the claw. Wisps of black smoke gradually seeped out from the gaps between the beasts claws; After this blow, the beasts claw slowly vanished. The swirling black clouds flashing with lightning overhead also gradually dissipated, and the sky returned to its bright blue. Only a massive paw print, over fifteen meters in diameter, remained on the ground; Kalu Tutu looked like a broken rag doll with wounds cracking open all over its body. It lay on the brink of death in a pool of dark green blood; Song Jian was utterly shaken. That blow, although mostly physical, had also carried a trace of spiritual attack, similar to his Eye of Mind skill. The beast had first locked onto Song Jian with its mind, then unleashed this earth-shaking blow; Physical damage could be negated, but that trace of spiritual damage still inflicted Song Jian with over a hundred and eighty points of damage; Kalu Tutus vitality points had now dwindled to less than a hundred. With its every bone broken, it couldnt understand how the desperate finishing move it had deployed, had rebounded onto itself, while the enemy had barely been damaged; Song Jian returned to his human form, his face turning pale. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood while his mind was in tumult, and his head throbbed with pain. The image of the gigantic beast claws earth-shaking blow was deeply imprinted in Song Jians mind, as imposing as a massive mountain range in his consciousness. This is horrifying! This is nothing but a level fifteen Elite Boss. Yet, it could summon such a terrifying strike! And it was just a single giant claw. If the ancient beast were summoned in its entirety, the entire city might have vanished. Song Jian revealed a horrified expression; How how could this be Kalu Tutu looked up at the sky. It could feel its strength swiftly draining away from its body. It knew it was about to die; Watching Song Jian gradually approaching it, a puzzled look appeared in Kalu Tutus eyes, Human, how did you manage to do this? Song Jian remained silent, lifting his longsword to thrust towards Kalu Tutus head; Human, dont kill me. Dont you want to know about the Shaman profession Thunk- The longsword pierced straight into its brain, draining Kalu Tutus last bit of vitality. Kalu Tutu died in confusion, a transparent flame surfaced on its body; A few items exploded out, one of them emitting bright silver light; A silver-quality item? Song Jians face lit up with a pleasantly surprised smile. He reached out to grab the silver-quality item; Pet Contract (Silver): Consumable, Usage Effect: Apply to a beast class no higher than a Lord, turning it into a pet. The lower the beasts HP, the higher the success rate of the contract. Once the contract is successful, the pets level resets to level one. Uses: o/i. Usage Requirement: 9 points of Charm. Can it be taken out of the game: No. A Pet Contract Scroll? Song Jian was taken aback, then a smile spread across his face. He had always been wondering whether or not to kill the Black Dragon Hatchling. The Dragon Clan passed down its powers through bloodline. As the hatchling leveled up, it would grow rapidly, learning vast inherited knowledge from its bloodline. If the hatchling ever surpassed Song Jian in power, it might very well turn against him; Even now, Song Jian could sense some estrangement from the hatchling. It no longer felt as close to him as before and had become somewhat wary; Great! With this scroll, I can truly own a dragon pet. When that happens hahaha! Song Jian burst out laughing, hurriedly storing the scroll away in his inventory. Aside from this silver-quality pet contract scroll, Kalu Tutu also dropped a blue quality totem pillar, and the rest were some materials like linen; sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Healing Totem Pillar (Blue) C Consumable, Use Effect: Restores Vitality Points of all teammates within a five-meter radius by (5+10*120 Spirit/second), duration of 15 minutes; Usage: 1/1; Defense: 50 points. This is an item best used for dungeon raiding or on the battlefield. It would be a waste to use it during regular times. Holding the palm-sized totem pillar, Song Jian pondered; After collecting all the items, Song Jian was a bit uneasy. Although he had killed a level 15 elite boss, it was severely injured and its mental strength was almost exhausted with only a stroke of power left. He picked up a good bargain and wondered if Duan Jian would acknowledge his successful completion of the task. Upon opening his task bar, as expected, the task was not shown as being completed, causing Song Jians heart to sink; Brother Song, what was that just now? Was that your skill? That beast claw was terrifying After seeing the boss getting killed, Lin Sheng quickly ran over. The beast claw was overwhelming and Lin Sheng was filled with fear; If I could perform that move, wouldnt I wipe out anyone in my path? That was the bosss final counterattack, the trump card Song Jian rolled his eyes as he spoke; Brother Song, you endured such a terrifying move, my admiration for you is like a mighty river Lin Sheng revealed a surprised expression as he looked at Song Jian in disbelief; Alright, alright, I have a task to hand in. You go and find your Thief Mentor. With a wave of his hand, Song Jian took a few steps away before he hesitated and turned back to say to Lin Sheng, Lin Sheng, 1 still think that man who guided the dungeon is not as simple as he seems. If in the future you really have the strength to enter a realistic difficulty dungeon, you must go and meet with him again. Lin Sheng thoughtfully nodded, saying: I understand, Brother Song. Seeing Lin Sheng take the advice to heart, Song Jian turned around and dashed towards the Tianfeng Building; These days, Song Jian has encountered many high-level NPCs. He can clearly feel their power and even distinguish some of their strengths from the aura they emitted; When he initially entered the dungeon, the guide only showed to be at level thirty but the terrifying aura that Song Jian sensed from him was not less than Dragon Hunter or Duan Jian; Upon returning to the Tianfeng Building, there were still five to six hours left until the task completion deadline. Reaching the rooftop, Duan Jian looked at Song Jian speechlessly: You really 1 dont know what to say about you, but you are indeed lucky An awkward smile surfaced on Song Jians face. If Kalu Tutu hadnt been severely injured, Song Jian would have had to reveal his full strength to fight with it. The result turned out to be that Kalu Tutu was seriously injured. Not only did it lose a leg, its spirit points were almost depleted, only able to exert a weak final blow; That final blow happened to be restrained by one of Song Jians skills. As a consequence, not only did it not eliminate Song Jian, it instead gave it a fall, leaving Song Jians prepared trump card unused; Now thinking about it, even if Kalu Tutu wasnt severely injured, with Song Jians current strength, even without using the Rocket Launcher and the Tusk Fang Stinger, after a hard fight, he could have slain it; Safety first, safety first, hehe- Song Jian grinned while rubbing his hands together; Alright, 111 consider this a pass for you this time. Duan Jian let out a sigh of resignation and muttered under his breath, Just like that fat man, clearly having the strength to slay the boss, but still insists on finding loopholes to benefit. Chapter 202 - 202: Raising a Tiger Invites Trouble Chapter 202: Raising a Tiger Invites Trouble Translator: 549690339 After gaining Duan Jians acknowledgment, the assessment task in Song Jians task bar finally showed completed. It seemed that whether the task was completed or not was ultimately up to Duan Jian. System: Youve completed the Sword Controller Duan Jians test. Your favorability with Sword Controller Duan Jian has greatly increased. Duan Jian is now sharing the information about the profession Sword Controller with you. Upon receiving the systems notification, Song Jians vision blurred, and next moment, he and Duan Jian were in the Explanation Space. The Sword Controller is a legendary profession with the ultimate goal of becoming a Sword Immortal, Duan Jian waved his hand and a man clad in black and holding a long sword appeared before Song Jian. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword Immortal? Song Jians eyes lit up. He was always looking for a profession with the goal of becoming a Sword Immortal, and he already possessed two inherited skills of the Sword Immortal. Right, a Sword Controller who does not desire to become a Sword Immortal is not a qualified Sword Controller. Duan Jian nodded and pointed to the black-clad man in front of Song Jian, Take a good look at the power of this profession. If you can become a Sword Controller in the future, these are the skills that you will need to masterwatch closely! On the screen, the black-clad man holding the long sword started to demonstrate an array of powerful sword techniquesthe Wave Treading Art, Yangguan Triple Stacking, Mount Tai Eighteen Bends, Flying Swallow Nine Linked Rings Countless monsters swarmed towards the black-clad man whose long sword was continuously waving, flashing like a ball of silver light around his body. Any monster that touched this silver sword light shattered and could not get close at all. Swooosh Swooosh Swooosh- Over a hundred archers in the distance drew their bows and shot a rain of arrows at the black-clad man. The cover-the-sky arrow shower gave one no chance to dodge. In the real world, even someone of high strength would find it impossible to survive such an arrow storm! Arrow Breaking Style! The long sword in the black-clad mans hand suddenly changed. In an instant, he swung his sword to create countless shadows that deflected dozens of arrows flying towards him, causing them to change direction and shoot towards the surrounding area. Suddenly, a large number of monsters were pierced by the arrows. Boom Boom Boom- Fireballs, ice bullets, all kinds of magic attacks were shot at the black-clad man. Spell Breaking Style! In Song Jians surprised gaze, all the magic shot at the black-clad man was deflected by his sword, resulting in a series of loud explosions around the black-clad man. This is, this is too outrageous, how could Song Jian couldnt help but look over at Duan Jian. Although Song Jian knew that in the Explanation Space, many instructors would greatly amplify the power of their own profession to arouse trainees enthusiasm to the point where they couldnt wait to switch to that profession right away. But the most basic principle must still be adhered to: Exaggeration is acceptable but outright fabrication absolutely cannot be allowed. Imagine, for instance, if the black-clad man on the screen was able to deflect various types of magic with his swordthat must mean he really can do so. Hmph, the power of a Sword Controller is not something you can gauge now. Keep watching! Duan Jian snorted coldly, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly as he spoke nonchalantly. Later, the black-clad man on the screen seemed to transform into a God Slayer. Nohe became a Death God. With a several-meter-long sword light from his long sword, he swept across all the monsters around him, shedding blood and creating rivers of it. The most remarkable thing was that he was finally able to control the sword with qi, and he could manipulate the long sword, killing his enemies within a radius of about three meters around his body as if he were cutting melons and chopping vegetables. Phew- controlling the sword with qi is the most profound sword skill that a Sword Controller can master. Anything beyond it is in another realm! Duan Jian took a deep breath, waved his hand, and the space around them crumbled, and they returned to the rooftop. Controlling the sword with qi, huh? Song Jian mumbled to himself, glancing at the small silver metallic ball slowly rotating around Duan Jian. If you decide to become a Sword Controller, you can come to me, and 1 will give you a set of sword techniques as a gift for our first meeting, Duan Jian glanced at Song Jian and waved his hand, Alright, you can leave now. Remember, only with a brave heart and unyielding will, can you go farther and farther on the path of becoming a Sword Controller. System: You have found a combat profession instructor and learned about the profession Sword Controller. Main quest completed 8/10. Song Jian gave Duan Jian a bow, transformed into a cloud of black smoke, and flew back to his Manor Castle. With most of his main quest completed, Song Jians focus was no longer on finding combat profession instructors, but on choosing a profession. Among the eight professions he had come across, the Sword Controller had the most potential. Sword Immortal! Song Jians eyes were full of longing. The Sword Controller, like the Dragon Hunter, was a legendary profession. It had a naturally higher starting point than other professionsand whats morethe goal of the Sword Controller was to become a Sword Immortal. If the Sword Controllers goal is to become a Sword Immortal, then does that mean that the goal of all other professions that use the sword as a weapon is also to become a Sword Immortal? A thought suddenly occurred to Song Jian, Could it be that the ten unique professions are the common goals of all professionals? Think about it, among the thousands and thousands of professionals, only ten individuals could become the unique ones. Just thinking about it made him realize how difficult it was. However, Song Jian now had two inherited skills from the Sword Immortal profession. He was already one big step ahead of other players. Back at the Manor Castle, there were already seven or eight NPCs under the supervision of the steward, George, who were busy non-stopthe mill and livestock pen had been established. Next to them was a blacksmiths shop with a furnace burning brightly, and in front of it was a building under construction. Song Jian didnt pay too close of attention. He had given the construction of the manor over to steward George, basically putting the game on autopilot. As long as there were sufficient materials, construction of the necessary buildings in the manor would continue. The black dragon egg now stood over half a person tall. Its body was covered with a layer of fine black scales, and two protrusions on its head had risen significantly. It seemed that they would soon break open to form two dragon horns. Its leveled up to level five already? There was a look of surprise on Song Jians face. In only seventeen or eighteen hours, the black dragon had leveled up from level two to level five. As an elite boss, its leveling experience was much greater than that of ordinary monsters. The black dragon was hunting monsters. When it saw Song Jian return, it just turned its head and gave him a glance, then indifferently turned back, continued breathing fire, and turned the mutated zombies into ashes. If Song Jian could check the intimacy between him and the black dragon, he would find that the original friendly intimacy had rapidly declined to indifference. Looking at the black dragon with vitality points already exceeding one thousand, Song Jians brow furrowed. It cannot continue like this unchecked, otherwise itll be like raising a tiger for trouble Song Jian looked at the black dragon and couldnt help but feel a hint of murderous intent in his eyes. Chapter 203 - 203: Sign It Chapter 203: Sign It Translator: 549690339 Song Jian opened the manors property interface and began setting up combat equipment. Arrow towers and catapults were all loaded with ammunition. At the same time, he woke up the Bloody Ghoul Poison Tree from its deep sleep; Master, I have a As soon as the Bloody Ghoul Poison Tree woke up, it called out to Song Jian; Hold on, well discuss other matters later. Right now, I need you to do something. Later, you have to do this Song Jian interrupted what Alex was saying and directly gave his orders; The Bloody Ghoul Poison Tree had grown into a level-ten elite BOSS. Its Vitality Points exceeded two thousand; all Song Jian needed was for it to hold off the black dragon hatchling. He didnt want it to join the fight because there was a risk that it could accidentally kill the level-five black dragon hatchling; Alright, do you understand what to do? asked Song Jian; I understand, Master, but Alex seemed to be somewhat discontented and wanted to continue speaking; Good, as long its clear; well talk about the rest later. You better not mess it up later! After giving his approval, Song Jian headed towards the manor gate; Mas, Master okay! Alex sighed and the roots of the tree began to move slowly within the Spirit Field; Song Jian walked up to the black dragon hatchling and took out a piece of roast meat; The black dragon hatchling glanced at Song Jian and then at the roast meat, then with a contemptuous look in its eyes, it pounced on a mutant zombie and started tearing it apart. After a short while, it surprisingly killed the zombie effortlessly; Seeing the black dragon hatchling with blood all over its mouth and an aura of violence all over its body, Song Jian frowned; Little Black, come here! Song Jian called out in a low voice; Roar- The black dragon hatchling actually turned around and roared at Song Jian. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The vertical pupils of its eyes flashed a hint of blood-red color; Song Jian knitted his eyebrows and his right hand slowly reached for the long sword by his waist; The black dragon hatchling seemed to understand something; its violent aura disappeared in an instant, making pleasing noises and trying to jump onto Song Jians shoulder; Get lost, get away! Youre so heavy now, how can 1 bear it? Song Jian playfully scolded it, using his right hand to push the black dragon hatchling away. He laughed heartily, walked towards the manor, and upon reaching the gate of the manor, he turned back and waved at the black dragon hatchling; The black dragon hatchling stared at Song Jians figure, opened its big mouth, showed its full row of sharp teeth, and let out a silent roar. It extended its front claws, which were flashing with a metallic cold light; By the time Song Jian turned his head to wave, the hatchling had once again assumed its adorable appearance, fluttering its wings and flying towards Song Jian; Song Jian slowly walked into the manor. The black dragon hatchling flew into the manor behind him; the manors gate started to close slowly. The arrow towers located at the four corners of the wall were gradually rotated, targeting the dragon hatchling; Underneath the ground, roots crawled like land dragons, rumbling slowly beneath the surface, following the movement of the black dragon hatchling. Even the fine dust on the ground began to vibrate slightly; When the black dragon hatchling was about to follow Song Jian into the castle, it finally sensed a threat. It stopped, flashed a look of confusion in its eyes, and started to look around; Whoosh- A sharp swishing sound suddenly rang out, and a sharp arrow over a meter long pierced through the left wing of the Black Dragon whelp and into its abdomen, causing over sixty points of critical damage, displayed above the dragons head. Whoooosh- In an instant, arrows from two arrow towers showered over the young Black Dragon, which thrashed and roared in response, flapping its wings in an attempt to stand once more. However, the barrage left it looking like a porcupine, its body bristling with arrows. Grr, grr, grr- The young Black Dragon wailed at Song Jian, blood seeping from its wounds. Despite its pleas, Song Jian only returned a chilly stare. Eventually, seeming to understand something, the dragon opened its blood-flecked jaws, revealing sharp teeth, and roared at Song Jian before struggling towards him. Whoosh- A tree root from the ground suddenly erupted and jabbed into the Black Dragon whelp, piercing its other wing. The dragon whelp that had managed to rise half a meter off the ground fell back into the dust. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Dozens of tree roots, snake-like, threw themselves at the dragon, turning it into something akin to a rice dumpling. Several small wooden thorns materialized on the tree roots, slowly digging into the spaces between the dragon whelps scales and began to drain its vitality. What no one expected, however, was that the tree roots that absorbed the dragons blood began to heat up almost instantly. In no time, they had turned red-hot before bursting into flame. As the roots wrapped around the young dragon turned to ash after sucking up the dragons blood, Song Jian frowned slightly, drew his long sword, and lunged at the dragon. His sword cleaved into its head, immediately resulting in over a hundred points of critical damage floating above the Dragon whelps head. By this point, the young Black Dragon had already lost over four hundred vitality points. It was stuck with more than a dozen arrows, with Alexs Poisonous Ghost Tree roots still incessantly shooting up from the ground, aiming for the young Black Dragon. Song Jian flipped his wrist and with a swift flick of his right hand, the long sword peeled open the dragon whelps neck, spraying fresh blood. The dragon whelp let out a painful cry, a hint of blood appearing in its golden eyes. Opening its mouth wide at Song Jian, a ball of searing fire began to take shape inside its mouth. Sploosh- In less than a second, a stream of fire five to six meters long shot out from the dragon whelps mouth. The heat filled the small courtyard, scaring the NPC workers into running into the sub-castle under the scolding of their butler, George. They peered fearfully out of a narrow window. Song Jian activated the innate skill of his long sword, enveloping his body in a milky-white glow. The intense fire licked at his protective field, causing several forty-point damages to pop up. Within seconds, the defensive capability of the shield had dropped to a third of its original state. Steadfast against the fire, Song Jian wielded his long sword and lunged at the Black Dragon whelp. The arrow tower continued to attack, and Alexs tree roots seemed endless. Even as some were destroyed, more would sprout and rush at the Black Dragon whelp. The Black Dragon whelp felt like it had fallen into a swamp, surrounded by enemies on all sides, its vitality points rapidly declining until it fell below half. Grrrr- With an angry cry, the Black Dragon whelp took a hard turn towards the wall. Its ragged wings continued their frantic beating, gripping the cracks in the wall with its claws. Spewing Dragon Flame from its mouth, the dragon burned away the roots entangling it and managed to scramble onto the wall. Song Jian looked up at the whelp on the wall, grinning faintly. He pulled out a scroll glowing with a silver light from his pack, and in a solemn voice, addressed the young Black Dragon, If you sign this Pet Contract, you will be allowed to live. Otherwise, you face certain death. Chapter 204 - 204: Forced Signing Chapter 204: Forced Signing Translator: 549690339 The Black Dragon cub stood on the wall, gasping for breath. Its two wings were already injured; being able to leap onto the two-meter-high wall meant it had already exploded its final potential, expending a great amount of energy. Hearing Song Jians words, the Black Dragon cub bared its sharp fangs at him, letting out a low roar. A trace of brutal murderous intent appeared in its golden vertical pupils. Although it wanted to kill the man before it, the Black Dragon cub knew how powerful the enemy was and that it was now injured. If it didnt run, it might die here. As its level increased, the Black Dragon cubs bloodline inheritance gradually awakened. It was precisely because it recognized Song Jians strength that it had been eager to raise its level. As long as it could reach level 10, it would be confident in escaping from here. If it could reach level 15, it would even have the confidence to kill Song Jian. With a leap backward, the Black Dragon cub jumped off the wall, fluttered its broken wings, and fled into the distance. Do you think you can escape? The Arrow Tower was still locked onto the Black Dragon cub, continuously shooting crossbow bolts at it. The three Catapults also made a creaking noise, with stones already prepared and aimed at the Black Dragon cub, adjusting their angles automatically. The roots of the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree, Alex, spread underground towards the manors exterior, breaking through the earth near the Black Dragon cub and stabbing its body like a spear. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was probably the only chance for the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree to devour the blood of a Giant Dragon. Even if it destroyed all its roots, it wouldnt miss this opportunity. Song Jian followed the Black Dragon cub at an unhurried pace. He couldnt afford to let down his guard for even a moment against a dragon, even if it was just a cub, for fear of capsizing in the gutter. Woooo- A deep whistling sound echoed through the air as three stones fell from the sky, blocking the Black Dragon cubs escape route. Several tree roots ruthlessly pierced the Black Dragon cubs abdomen, causing several blossoms of blood to burst forth, and the cub let out a painful roar. Boom, boom, boom- The three stones hit the Black Dragon cubs body, causing its vitality points to drop drastically. Song Jian was startled and quickly stopped the Catapults from attacking. If they continued attacking, they might just kill the Black Dragon cub directly. The Arrow Tower also stopped attacking, and now only the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree Alex was fighting against the Black Dragon cub. Root after root began to suck blood from the Black Dragon cub continuously. Wisps of smoke rose from the roots as the water inside evaporated, causing them to burn and turn to ash. However, Alex persisted stubbornly. One root after another wrapped around the Black Dragon cub, constantly sucking its blood, even though the blood was like molten lava to Alex. With too much vitality lost, the Black Dragon cubs health had already dropped to below a third. It fluttered its wings and struggled in vain, unable to break free from the shackles of the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree. Alex, be careful. Dont kill it, Song Jian warned anxiously. Master, Master, uh-, I will control The Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree seemed to have expended a lot of energy and appeared somewhat breathless. The Black Dragon cub was in a very sorry state at this point. Both its wings were pierced through by several tree roots that had burrowed into the ground, locking the wings in place. Its limbs were tightly wrapped by tree roots, while five or six roots continuously stabbed into its body, sucking its blood before burning and turning to ash. More roots would then continue to pierce the cubs body. The endless onslaught of roots left its body covered in wounds, making the Black Dragon cub feel desperate. Sign it, and you can live! Song Jian stood three or four meters away from the Black Dragon cub, holding the Pet Contract, and spoke to it. The Black Dragon cub seemed to ignore him, as if it had given up on struggling. Its wings would occasionally twitch, but its entire body lay on the ground, allowing the Bloodthirsty Yin Soul Poison Tree to suck its blood at will. The Vitality Points slowly decreased, and soon the Black Dragon cubs Vitality Points were reduced to just one-tenth. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, as this Pet Contract could only be used once; if the Black Dragon cub refused to submit, forcefully signing the contract could easily fail. Do I really have to kill it? Even if its part of the Dragon Clan, its just a Level 5 elite BOSS now. What kind of good loot could it drop? Compared to a giant dragon pet, the items it drops now are worthless. Looking at the still-defiant Black Dragon cub, Song Jian couldnt help but frown and become agitated. At this moment, severeral tree roots that had pierced the abdomen of the Black Dragon cub began to emit faint white smoke on the surface but did not catch fire. In the manor courtyard, the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree Alex suddenly roared. Sweet, crisp, and the flame of burning fire, this isthe blood of a giant dragon, roar! After the destruction of hundreds of tree roots, the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree finally adapted to the fiery poison in the blood of the Black Dragon. Of course, this was largely because the Black Dragon cub was too small; otherwise, daring to directly suck the blood of a giant dragon would result in the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree becoming a huge torch. -1 -1 -1 A series of -1 numbers began to float above the head of the Black Dragon cub, appearing so frequently that Song Jian thought Alex wanted to kill the Black Dragon cub. However, after losing just over thirty Vitality Points, Alex stopped absorbing and left the Black Dragon cub with just over fifty Vitality Points remaining. Become my pet, or die! Song Jian said coldly. The Black Dragon cub still struggled fiercely, trying to break free from the bondage of the Bloody Infernal Poison Tree, opening its mouth wide and roaring angrily at Song Jian. It seems like 1 have no choice but to kill you! Song Jian felt the unyielding spirit of the Black Dragon cub and disappointment appeared on his face. Although he wanted the Black Dragon cub to be his pet, Song Jian dared not continue to keep it without the game systems certification; otherwise, it would be like raising a tiger to invite trouble. As soon as the Black Dragon cub grew up, it would definitely backlash against him. Song Jian raised his sword and slashed heavily at the Black Dragon cub, finally reducing its Vitality Points to less than ten. Become my pet, or die! Song Jian still couldnt help but show the silvery Pet Contract Scroll in his hand to the Black Dragon cub. Roar- Understood! Song Jian raised his sword, preparing to end the life of the Black Dragon cub. Master, why not just try using the scroll directly? Steward George suddenly appeared at the entrance of the manor, shouting at Song Jian. Use it directly? If it fails, the scroll will be gone as well Song Jian hesitated. Its life value is already very low now. At this time, forcefully signing the contract will also have a high success rate George explained. Song Jian pondered for a moment and finally gritted his teeth, tearing the scroll in his hand and throwing it at the Black Dragon cub. Chapter 205 - 205 Occupation Chapter 205: Occupation Translator: 549690339 A silvery light flickered, and the Pet Contract Scroll transformed into a large net, descending upon the Black Dragon Cub; The moment it was trapped by the Contract Scroll, a hint of confusion passed across the eyes of the Black Dragon cub. Its ferocious aura rapidly weakened, and it was as if it had become a quail, crouched on the ground; System: You have successfully captured a Black Dragon cub as your pet; System: Congratulations! Youre the first player in the game to acquire a pet. After you complete the main quest and exit the game, the game will undergo its first maintenance. After the maintenance, you will receive a reward; System: You have obtained a Pet Space; you may place your pets in the Pet Space and summon them at any time. It takes five seconds to summon your pet. When your pet dies, it will automatically be revived within the Pet Space; Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Huh, 1 actually caught it? Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. He had decided to kill this Level Five Elite Boss, the Biack Dragon cub. He never expected such a vicious creature to submit in the end; Their words say no, but their bodies are honest, huh! Song Jian rubbed his chin, looking at the battered Black Dragon cub, deep in thought; Damn it, I have to treat its wounds now, and its vitality points are less than ten. Dont let it die Suddenly, it seemed as if something dawned on Song Jian, he quickly ordered his Blood Soul Poison Tree to release the Black Dragon cub; Surgical healing! A white light enveloped the Black Dragon cub. Its initially broken and damaged wings rapidly healed, and its status of bleeding also vanished instantly. The Black Dragon cub let out a weak cry towards Song Jian, struggling to stand up; Song Jian promptly offered a piece of grilled meat that had the property of vitality restoration to the cub. Seeing it tearing at the meat bit by bit and its vitality points gradually increasing allowed him to finally breathe a sigh of relief; Just then, two consecutive system alerts brought a smile of surprise to Song Jians face; System: Since youve captured the first pet, the game has opened the rare profession Beast Tamer for you. You dont need to complete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession; System: Since you have a Giant Dragon as a pet, the game has opened the epic profession Dragon Knight for you. You dont need to complete an assessment task to learn about the features of this profession; This is really like receiving a gift from heaven while sitting at home! Haha, Beast Tamer, Dragon Knight, these sound really cool! Song Jian burst into laughter; A rare profession and an epic profession, neither requiring any assessment tasks. This time, capturing the Black Dragon cub as a pet was truly a huge win for Song Jian; Especially the Dragon Knight profession, which is the first epic profession Song Jian encountered. If not for the chance to become a Sword Immortal as a Sword Controller, Song Jian would undoubtedly pick this epic profession without any hesitation; Other than the unique profession, it is one of the most powerful ones; To be a Dragon Knight, one must have a Giant Dragon as a prerequisite Looking at the obedient Black Dragon cub standing by his side, Song Jian thought to himself; Next, Song Jian followed the procedure, entered the Explanation Space for the two different professions, and quickly learned their characteristics; The Beast Tamer profession is mainly centered around capturing pets. It s a bit weak in the early stages, but once a vast pet squad is assembled in the later stages, its simply overwhelming. Even leveling a city is not out of reach; However, this profession doesnt amplify the strength of the Beast Tamer himself considerably. Almost all the skills are auxiliary. Once there are no pets, the might of this profession plunges; As for the Dragon Knight, this epic profession matched Song Jians prediction. It requires a Giant Dragon as a pet initially, only when one owns a Giant Dragon can they touch the threshold of this profession; The Dragon Knight profession is so powerful its almost dreamy. Super high defense, clad in heavy helmets and armor, even the vitality levels are so high its depressing. High-level Dragon Knights even possess the skill Life Link with their pets: as long as the pet is alive, the Dragon Knight wont die; Apart from having high defense and vitality, the attack of the Dragon Knight is also extremely formidable. Besides the handheld heavy swords, the most distinctive weapon is the profession-enhanced weapon the Dragon Lance a weapon that only Dragon Knights can equip. Its part of epic professions unique equipment; This huge weapon more than three meters long can kill almost any creature in seconds with the aid of a Giant Dragons speed; its terrifying; However, theres a minor issue for Song Jian if he chooses this profession. Almost all the Dragon Knights skills are required to be executed with the help of a Giant Dragon. Considering the young age of his Black Dragon cub, to bring out the true power of a Dragon Knight, Song Jian will have to nurture the Black Dragon cub into an adult dragon, meaning to raise its level to sixty first This is a bit awkward. Im afraid that before I could grow you up, Id be the one to die first! Song Jian rubbed his nose and mumbled, touching the head of the Black Dragon cub; After becoming a pet, the experience points gained from slaying monsterswill be split evenly between him and the pet. Of course, this can be adjusted from a minimum of 10% to a maximum of 50%; The wounds on the Black Dragon cub began to heal at a rapidly visible speed. After becoming a pet, the Black Dragon cub lost its vicious temperament, most importantly, it lost the eligibility to inherit its lineage. Its growth curve will now change to another system; System: You have learned about ten combat professions. Please choose one of them as your main profession. You may also choose other professions as your main profession, but you must have a combat profession certification! I want to choose the Sword Immortal as my combat profession! Song Jian tried probing; System: Please show the certification for the Swordsman Immortal profession! Helpless, Song Jian could only shake his head and say, I choose the Sword Controller as my combat profession! A golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Song Jian. At the same time, a surging force flowed from above his head into his body. System: Youve chosen the Sword Controller as your combat profession, you are now a Sword Controller! System: Youve obtained profession bonuses for your combat profession Sword Controller. Your strength attribute has increased by 5 points, agility attribute by 3 points, physique attribute by 3 points, and spirit attribute by 3 points; System: From now on, you can only use sword-type weapons as your combat weapons. If you use other weapons, the power will decrease by 80%; Holy smoke, isnt that a scam? Song Jians eyes landed on the last system prompt, and he felt like crying without tears. It looks like his secret weapon, the Cobra-2X Rocket Launcher, will be of no use from now on; Chapter 206 - 206: Silver Moon Commercial Group Chapter 206: Silver Moon Commercial Group Translator: 549690339 The [Cobra C 2X] Rocket Launcher is a level 10 blue weapon with decent damage. Not only does it automatically replenish ammunition, but it also has a premium attribute of +1 ammo capacity. Song Jian calculated that he should be able to use this weapon until at least level 20. But now after becoming a Sword Controller, he could only use sword-type weapons. The power of all other weapon types would decrease by 80%, making the Rocket Launcher instantly become useless. Thank god I already gave away that dagger, otherwise, the feeling of heartache would be doubled! Song Jian couldnt help but think. Only now did he understand the significance of the assessment task given to him by Duan Jian: to use a sword-type weapon and kill a level 15 elite BOSS by himself. Looks like from now on I can only rely on my good old sword! Song Jian muttered to himself. Initially, he gave the Tusk Fang Stinger to Lin Sheng not only to complete the task but also because the Tusk Fang Stinger was only a level 5 weapon with slightly insufficient damage. If it werent for its Poison Nova skill, Song Jian would have probably sold it off long ago. But the Rocket Launcher was different, it was a level 10 item; Forget it, selling it can still earn me a lot, Song Jian consoled himself. System: Youve completed the main storyline task. You may choose to leave the game now, or you may choose to leave in three hours. After three hours, you will be forcefully logged out of the game. Upon completing the main storyline task, Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. Fled spent over twenty days in-game on this excursion. Living cautiously each day in this monster-filled city was mentally exhausting, and he now keenly needed to return to the real world and relax. First, he placed the two jewels into the golden bag slot, then he headed towards his manor with the Black Dragon cub in tow. Upon entering the manor, the Black Dragon cub let out an angry roar towards the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree Alex. If Song Jian hadnt controlled it, he feared that another fight would break out between the cub and Alex; It seemed that the Black Dragon cub still retained its memories of the previous battle and was filled with hatred towards the Bloody Shadow Poison Tree. The Bloody Shadow Poison Tree, which had absorbed the blood of the Black Dragon, now had vivid red markings emerging on its trunk surface, stretching out to all its branches like blood vessels. Master evolution. sleep Tree Shepherd Alex seemed drowsy at the moment, his speech sluggish and choppy before it went completely silent. Alright, Lil Black, were all friends here, dont pick on Alex anymore! Song Jian said, patting the Black Dragon cubs head. Roar- The Black Dragon cub made an unwilling noise but obediently followed Song Jian. Even though he had a Pet Space, Song Jian still didnt want to place the Black Dragon cub inside it. Just because it had lost its bloodline inheritance didnt mean it would become increasingly stupid. On the contrary, with level ups, the Black Dragon cub would acquire wisdom and cunning to rival that of humans. Back on the third floor of the castle, Song Jian opened his radio. Since he couldnt use the Rocket Launcher, it was natural to sell it as soon as possible. Instead of selling it to other players, it would be more profitable to sell it to NPCs. Crackle Crackle After a burst of static, Song Jian heard a recruitment message that was being looped and broadcasted; This is the Silver Moon Merchant Guild, we are looking for ten professionals, level 10 or above. Outstanding and rare professionals will be given priority. Good treatment assured, please send your CV to the mailbox address **** Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The message continued to loop for ten minutes before it ended. Just when it ended, a slew of raucous cursing immediately filled the radio. Fuck, the Silver Moon Merchant Guild sure is full of itself, even occupying the radio channel to loop their advertisement, freaking hell How good it must be to have money, 1 wish I had enough money to dominate a frequency like the Silver Moon Merchant Guild What exactly is the treatment? Why dont they declare it directly on the frequency Money can make people capricious, those without just have to accept their fate. Young people should not complain about their situation, strive more while youre young. The next successful person might be you. Yeah, right, keep going, if you dont try your best, how would you know What is despair! Can you please not monopolize the public channel with such harmful advice, fuck you After listening for a while, Song Jian realized this radio was pretty effective. It automatically censored swear words. Ahem, 1 have a weapon for sale, [Cobra-2X] Rocket Launcher, blue-quality. Song Jian interrupted. He described the properties of the Rocket Launcher: Act fast, those interested can send me a private message for the price. I wont reply to messages without a price or those offering too low! After Song Jian finished describing the properties of the Rocket Launcher, the radio eerily became silent except for a faint hum of electricity. There were no other sounds. Just when Song Jian thought something was wrong with the radio, a timid voice piped up. Boss, are you really selling this weapon? Youre not joking with us right? That voice caused an uproar in the radio, sounding like a pot boiling over, with hushed voices jumping in one after another; A gods favored one! This boss must be a gods favored one, right? Only a gods favored one would have such financial clout to sell such a weapon! My god, this level 10 weapon is going to be against the heavens. If 1 had it, 1 could use it until level 15 I can use it till level 20 I could use it till level 30 I could use it for my fucking lifetime 5,000 Doomsday Coins, we from the Silver Moon Merchant Guild will purchase it. Were also curious if this Gods chosen one would be interested in joining our Silver Moon Merchant Guild. The hiring price is negotiable and definitely the highest in the industry. Were even willing to lower the usual requirements. If youre not already a professional, we can offer you three scarce profession scroll for free Song jian was taken aback. A simple level 10 blue-quality weapon could be sold for 5,000 doomsday coins? When he had originally sold two set armor pieces, he only got 4,000 Doomsday coins After waiting for a bit, no one offered a higher price. After the Silver Moon Merchant Guild made their bid, the radio fell silent, as if everyone was intimidated by the Silver Moon Merchant Guild, and they dare not raise the price. Could it be, the Silver Moon Merchant Guilds influence is really that big? Song Jian frowned. He needed to be careful when selling items over the radio in the future. Alright then, Silver Moon Merchant Guild, this weapon is sold to you. As for your hiring offer, lets forget about it. Besides, Im already a professional and currently have no intentions of joining any organization! Song Jian politely refused. Alright, you can mail the weapon to ***** Looking forward to our next deal! Chapter 207 - 207: Broken Wing Dance Chapter 207: Broken Wing Dance Translator: 549690339 After selling a level 10 blue quality weapon for five thousand Doomsday Coins, Song Jian was more than satisfied, although he couldnt help feeling a little reluctant to part with it. Oh well, out with the old and in with the new. Ill have even better weapons in the future. Song Jian comforted himself and recalled what the Sword Master Mentor had once said: If he chose this profession, he would receive a free sword technique, so he might as well use this time to learn it. Immediately, Song Jian sent his black dragon whelp to the Pet Space, as he didnt have much time left, and having the whelp follow him would slow him down. Morphing into Dark Cloud, Song Jian flew high into the sky, heading for the area where level 15 monsters were located. In reality, Song Jians flight speed while in the Dark Cloud form wasnt fast, and was equivalent to riding a bicycle. The advantage was that he could fly at a high altitude, making it the safest method to travel, as long as he didnt encounter any flying bosses. After spending more than half an hour, Song Jian arrived at Tianfeng Building, where Duan Jian was still standing on the rooftop, gazing into the distance with his hands behind his back. Seeing him, Song Jian couldnt help but want to tease him: Yo, what are you looking at all day long, are you waiting for your wife? Mentor! Song Jian flew to the rooftop, cancelled the Dark Cloud state, landed in front of Duan Jian, and bowed in salute. Well done! It looks like youve made the right choice! Duan Jian glanced at Song Jian, his face revealing a satisfied smile. Mentor, didnt you say I could learn a sword technique for free from you? Song Jian asked somewhat shyly. Yes, as your guide, you can learn a basic Sword Controller technique from me, Duan Jian nodded and said, But what you can learn depends on your luck! It relies on luck? Song Jian frowned but understood immediately. Duan Jian raised his hand, and more than a dozen cards with a faint golden light floated in front of him. Choose one at random, Duan Jian said casually. A gold-quality skill? Impossible, wasnt it mentioned that its a basic sword technique? Song Jian couldnt help but feel surprised, looking closely at the cards. The cards were all facing Song Jian with their backs, adorned with intricate patterns that resembled magic arrays. The patterns were all identical, making it hard to tell the differences with the naked eye. Song Jian closed his eyes, trying to discern the difference using his Mental Strength. As a Sword Controller, his mental attribute had been raised to 9 points, making his sixth sense much more intuitive, and he could even anticipate some impending dangers. He wanted to see if he could distinguish the value of these cards by using his Mental Strength. Unfortunately, the results were disappointing. The cards surface seemed to be covered in a faint layer of Mental Strength, blocking any sensing attempts. With his currently limited use of Mental Strength, he couldnt even touch the cards themselves, let alone tell any difference between them. A moment later, Song Jian shook his head, unable to discern any differences. He glanced at the smiling Duan Jian and casually chose a card from the middle. After choosing the card, the faint golden light on it slowly faded, leaving a card with a white glow. Skill: Broken Wing Dance (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: Activating this skill allows you to charge forward, initiating a surprise attack and can be activated twice more. First and Second Strikes: Slashes forward, dealing 50 + 0.5 * physical damage to all enemies touched. Third Strike: Leap into the air, then smash the ground, causing 60 + 0.6 * physical damage, and sending surrounding enemies flying away. Learning requirements: Sword Controller. This skill is quite good! It has strong attacks, includes a shifting ability, and even has control effects! Nice, nice! Song Jian was elated, immediately using the card to learn the Broken Wing Dance sword technique. However, he also became interested in the other cards, eyeing them curiously. Duan Jian smiled faintly, waved his hand, and turned over the remaining cards, which caused Song Jians face to change, his eyes widening in surprise. Damn, Six Vein Divine Swords (Incomplete) C Little Merchant Sword, Dugus Nine Swords (Incomplete) C Palm Breaking Strike, Tai Chi Sword Skill, Quanzhen Sword Technique, Jade Maiden Sword Skill, Three-part Swordsmanship Song Jians eyes bulged as he looked at the legendary sword techniques. He initially thought that Broken Wing Dance was already a remarkable technique; little did he know that among these sword techniques, it would rank at best as average. Dugus Nine Swords, Six Vein Divine Swords, Tai Chi Sword, and even Evil Warding Sword Skill Song Jian was speechless. There were so many legendary sword techniques that it was overwhelming. Alright, practice well. When you reach level 15, go to the Television Tower to find me, and Ill teach you a body refining technique! Duan Jian said, waving his hand, and all the cards disappeared. The Sword Orb around him transformed into a giant longsword, which Duan Jian jumped onto, and used the Sword Flight Art. Within a short while, he disappeared into the sky, becoming a small black dot. Sword Sword Flight Art? Is this also a skill that Sword Controllers can master? Song Jian asked in surprise. Just then, hurried footsteps sounded from behind Song Jian. Turning around, he saw three or four players rushing to the rooftop. Seeing Song Jian standing on the rooftop, the players displayed a surprised expression. Sword Controller, are you the Sword Controller Mentor? asked a player wearing leather armor, shouting towards Song Jian. Since becoming a Sword Controller, Song Jian hadnt had the chance to hide his profession, so now his level and profession were exposed above his head. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It shouldnt be, right? 1 heard that the Sword Controller has a level of seventy or eighty, this one is only level 10 Maybe hes a disciple of that Sword Controller, possibly our senior brother in the future Right, right! We have to be polite! Do you fellows need my master for anything? Song Jian asked with a smile. Master? It seems we guessed correctly. Hes indeed that Combat Mentors disciple Ahem, we also want to become Sword Controllers, is that possible? These players quickly asked. Of course, but it depends on how sincere you guys are Song Jians face was full of smiles as he stretched out his index finger, rubbing it against his thumb. Damn, is he asking for a bribe? Are the NPCs in this game so intelligent? Its so human-like Just give it, maybe itll make our assessment tasks easier These players hurriedly took out a handful of Doomsday Coins from their inventory, some gave thirty, others fifty, and the highest one gave a hundred Doomsday Coins. Looking at the Doomsday Coins in their hands, Song Jian sighed disappointedly and said, Your hearts are not sincere enough- Chapter 208 - 208: Auction House Chapter 208: Auction House Translator: 549690339 Several players looked at each other suspiciously, starting to doubt Song Jians identity; Im telling you, this guy looks like a player to me, someone muttered; Yeah, are NPCs really this smart? He even complains that were not giving him enough money! The man in leather armor looked up and down at Song Jian with suspicion; I think hes a fraud! Right, he looks like a player, and hes only level 10 The man in leather armor walked up, his face sour, and said to Song Jian, Hey, brother, stop joking with us, will you? Where did the Sword Controller class teacher go? Ha ha! Song Jian laughed and said, Im sorry, everyone, but Ive become a Sword Controller, and the combat class teacher has left. This is a legendary class, limited in number! Hearing Song Jians words, everyones faces darkened. In fact, they had a bad feeling in their hearts when they saw through Song Jians player identity, and they didnt expect it to become a reality; Wasnt the Sword Controller class test supposed to be difficult? How did someone complete it so quickly sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yeah, I had to travel a long way to get here, and this place is a level 15 monster area. 1 was almost surrounded by monsters just now! Sigh, lets go, and try our luck somewhere else! A few players glanced at Song Jian, looking annoyed, and turned to leave the rooftop; Hey, man, youre good, a legendary class! A player turned back, gave Song Jian a thumbs-up, and said; Song Jian smiled slightly and watched them leave; System: You have 30 seconds left until you exit the game. Please be prepared! Soon, a flash of white light appeared, and Song Jians figure disappeared from the rooftop of the Tianfeng Building; The real world Song Jian opened his eyes to discover that the sun was already high in the sky. The window let in a cacophony of noise from the city: honking, hawking, the sounds of street vendors frying dough sticks, various noises amalgamating into a rich atmosphere of life; Phew, I only got an S-class rating for my last main quest. It seems that in the future, I cant give up quests so casually! Song Jian thought to himself. Pushing open the window and taking a deep breath, Song Jian showed a happy expression: Returning to the real world is much more comfortable. The game was just too oppressive. Ding dong- At this moment, Song Jians phone rang. Picking it up, he saw it was a delivery notification; Rushing downstairs to retrieve a cardboard box, Song Jian opened it up and couldnt help but smile with bitterness; It was a dagger he had bought online two days ago for over a thousand yuan. It hadnt been sharpened yet, and he had intended to practice dagger fighting techniques with it at home, but now it seemed a bit redundant; Looks like Ill have to buy a longsword now, huh- Song Jian sighed helplessly and set the dagger aside; After washing up, Song Jian went out for breakfast and made his way to Coastal Citys largest auction house. His pocket now contained two pieces of jewelry, and he planned to auction one off so that he wouldnt have to worry about money in the future, allowing him to focus on his practice. Jiade Auction House was the largest auction house in Coastal City. It was not only famous domestically but also held a place in the international market. Upon arriving at the auction house and stating his intention, Song Jian was led to a private room. The room was not very big, only about thirty or forty square meters, but the interior was luxuriously decorated. Song Jian sat on the sofa and waited for a moment. Soon, a man entered the room and was momentarily taken aback by Song Jian before his eyes flashed with disappointment; Zhou Li had been working at Jiade Auction House for almost five years, but he had always been the lowest-ranking appraiser, earning a few thousand yuan a month. His usual tasks involved appraising relatively cheap items, making him an invisible person in the auction house hierarchy; Seeing Song Jians shabby clothing, Zhou Li quickly deduced that the man in front of him was not in good financial shape. Usually, people like this would bring in items of low value for auction, often fakes; Hello, sir. Can you show me the item youd like our company to auction? Zhou Li asked with a smile; Despite his internal judgment, Zhou Lis professional courtesy showed through his polite manner and actions; Song Jian smiled faintly and took out the Jewel: Flame from his pants pocket, placing it casually on the velvet-covered table; Upon seeing Song Jian retrieve the item from his pocket, Zhou Lis heart sank. What kind of valuable item would be casually stored in a pants pocket? He probably doesnt even think his item is worth much. Zhou Li couldnt help but grumble to himself internally; When he saw the Jewel: Flame, the first thought that came to Zhou Lis mind was, What a huge piece of red glass this is! Zhou Li didnt even bother to take out his magnifying glass and said after an indifferent glance, Sir, in my opinion, this item is At that moment, a ray of sunshine from the window illuminated the Jewel: Flame on the table, and the brilliant red gem suddenly seemed to be engulfed in a flame. It shimmered in the air as if it were actually burning; Zhou Lis eyes widened, and his face was full of disbelief: How is this possible? Only a top-quality gemstone could have such a phenomenon! My God, this is a top-quality gem! Taking a deep breath, Zhou Li calmed himself down, walked slowly to the table, and took out his magnifying glass to examine the gem closely. In no time, his eyes were filled with intoxication; Its perfect, an absolute work of art. No, this can only be a treasure crafted by gods themselves, priceless! Zhou Li murmured as he continued to examine the gem; Um, can 1 ask how much this is worth? Song Jian asked from the side; Money? Zhou Li straightened up and put away his magnifying glass, his face serious: Measuring such a masterpiece with money would only tarnish it. Sir, I apologize for my rudeness just now. Id like to reintroduce myself. My name is Zhou Li, an appraiser of Jiade Auction House. Your jewel is priceless, and Im afraid I cannot represent Jiade Auction House to discuss the auction of this jewel with you. Please wait, Ill go and ask our general manager to come over and speak with you personally. Please wait a moment! Zhou Li bowed respectfully to Song Jian. Before Song Jian could respond, Zhou Li turned and left the room. Upon exiting, Zhou Li briefly stood outside the door and took out a set of keys from his pocket, locking Song Jians room from the outside; Calling over a service staff member, Zhou Li whispered, Stay here and watch this door. Dont let the person inside leave. Hes an important customer, and Im going to look for the general manager now. If I come back with the general manager and the guest is missing, you know the consequences! Y-yes, sir, Ill stay right here The 19-year-old teenager stuttered; Zhou Li stared at him for a while before rushing upstairs; Chapter 209 - 209: Counterfeit Chapter 209: Counterfeit Translator: 549690339 Song Jian sat in his chair, savoring his tea, clearly hearing the commotion outside. As for Zhou Lis secret shenanigans, Song Jian merely smiled. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Song Jian wanted to leave, not even an iron alloy security door could withstand a kick from him, let alone a wooden one. Despite returning to the real world and losing the additional attributes provided by the Ring of Strength and the Guardians Sword, his strength stat still reached an impressive level of thirteen. In reality, he could be considered something of a mini-superman; Meanwhile, Zhou Li was anxious. He never imagined that he would be the first to discover such a treasure. This could be an unexpected stroke of luck for him. If he managed to secure this deal, could his status at the Jiade Auction House experience a transformation as profound as an earth-shattering upheaval? This thought made Zhou Li laugh out loud; He was about to knock on the door of the General Managers office when the door swung open. A glowing man walked out of the office. Upon seeing Zhou Li, this man looked at him with contempt and said, Zhou Li, cant you just stay put instead of running around? You think a low-ranking employee like you can stroll into the General Managers office whenever you want? Do you want your bonus this month! Zhou Li looked up and saw Ding Yi, his superior; Manager Ding, a guest has brought a rare treasure to our auction house. Its out of my hands, and 1 believe the General Manager should take a look! Zhou Li took a deep breath and spoke; Zhou Li knew he had some disagreements with Ding Yi, who often made things difficult for him. He had been working at Jiade for five years and was still a low-ranking employee. Ding Yi was largely responsible for that; Pshaw, a rare treasure, how rare can it be? Ding Yi sneered. According to procedure, you should report to me first, and then I will decide whether to escalate it. Youre going directly to the General Manager, thats against regulation. Dont you understand? Youve been an old employee of the company. If you do not understand even this simple rule, it seems you dont intend to work at Jiade anymore! Zhou Lis face flushed. Ding Yi was correct; protocol indeed decreed that he could only report to his direct superior. He didnt have the authority to access the General Manager directly. However, Zhou Li knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance to change his fate. He had on countless previous occasions followed protocol and reported to Ding Yi. But each time, Ding Yi erased his contribution after escalating the matter. The past could be water under the bridge, but today it was different. The item the guest had brought was far too valuable; Jiade had not auctioned anything of its kind before. If Jiade managed to secure the right to auction this object, its reputation among peers and prestige in society would rise enormously. I cant back down this time. This is an opportunity for Jiade and a chance for me! Zhou Li had already made up his mind. Im sorry, Manager Ding, but I feel this matter has gone beyond your authority. Only the General Manager has the right to make this decision. Please step aside! Zhou Li spoke with a firm tone; Ding Yi was taken aback, his face immediately filled with anger; So its like that, Zhou Li. You dare to talk to me like this, do you want to quit! If you want to quit, you should tell me earlier. I will approve your resignation immediately! Ding Yi said, out of temper; Im sorry, Manager Ding, but time is pressing. I need to see the General Manager right away! Zhou Li pushed Ding Yi aside and knocked on the General Managers office door; Seeing Zhou Li enter the General Managers office, Ding Yi rolled his eyes and walked downstairs; Humph, Id really like to see, just what kind of customer Zhou Li is dealing with! Ding Yi muttered to himself; Generally, those who came to Jiade to handle auction matters would be led to the reception room. There were many private rooms there to ensure maximum privacy for the clients; Ding Yi began to roam around the reception room. He saw a nineteen-year-old standing at the door of one of the private rooms. Ding Yis eyes lit up, and he solemnly questioned him, What are you standing here for instead of working? The youth, recognizing Ding Yi, became somewhat nervous and explained quickly, Appraiser Zhou asked me to stand here and not let the guest in the room leave Alright, alright, get back to your post. Be careful, or your salary will be deducted! Ding Yi impatiently waved his hand and said; Yes, yes, Manager Ding! The youth hurriedly left in a fluster; Ding Yi narrowed his eyes and watched the young man run off. He pushed open the door to find that it was locked from the outside. He curled his lips, his curiosity about the person inside grew; Just who is it, and what treasure did they bring, that Zhou Li would treat them like this and even have the audacity to defy me? Ding Yi muttered, took out a key to unlock the door, and walked in; Sir, you As Ding Yi opened the door, a professional smile appeared on his face. But when he saw Song Jians attire, he glanced at the jewel on the table, and he couldnt help but feel a jolt in his heart; This fellow came here to scam Jiade out of money with a piece of red glass? This thought suddenly popped into Ding Yis mind; As a well-renowned auction house, those who manage to hold a managerial position in Jiade ought to be discerning. Ding Yi was recognized by Jiade for his sharp eye, capable of spotting even the smallest flaw; Lamedly dressed, Song Jian was given a quick once-over by Ding Yi, who immediately assumed that someone like Song Jian would not bring anything of great value. This mindset wasnt Ding Yis fault but was formed through experience dealing with hundreds of similar situations in the auction house. Without such keen observation skills, one cannot be a manager in the appraisal department. Moreover, the jewel that Song Jian presented was intricately carved. Both the material and craftsmanship were top-notch. However, anyone seeing the jewel for the first time would be attracted by the massive ruby. It was a natural top-grade ruby, completely unblemished and as translucent as glass. It felt unbelievable; A fake made of glass! Once this thought popped into Ding Yis head, he had no inclination to examine the other details of the jewel; Any work of art that reveals a flaw upon thorough inspection can be concluded as counterfeit; Is Zhou Li blind? Such an obvious fake, and he touts it as a rare treasure! Ding Yi sneered inwardly. He even alerted the General Manager. It seems this whippersnapper really doesnt intend to stay at Jiade. At this thought, a grin appeared on Ding Yis face as a proud look emerged. His eyes gazed fiercely at Song Jian: Sir, I am not sure who gave you the audacity to bring such a counterfeit to Jiade. Please note, Jiade Auction House has never received a counterfeit item since its establishment Chapter 210 - 210: What If It Turns Out to Be True Chapter 210: What If It Turns Out to Be True Translator: 549690339 Fake? Song Jian hesitated, then laughed incredulously, pointing at the Jewel: Flame on the table. Youre saying this is fake? By now, the sun had shifted angles, and the light no longer shone on the Jewel: Flame, hiding the flame-like haze on its surface. The ruby now appeared as a finely carved piece of red glass. Seeing Song Jians confident expression, Ding Yi hesitated, then took another closer look at the gem on the table. All, the craftsmanship is good, but the gem is incredibly fake. How could such a piece of jewelry be real? There has never been such a large ruby in the world. Are you saying that this man has brought forth the worlds largest? Ding Yi couldnt help but laugh at the thought. Even if this piece of jewelry were real, it certainly wouldnt belong to someone whose entire outfit doesnt even amount to 300 yuan! Thinking of this, Ding Yi looked up at Song Jian and couldnt help but admire Song Jians acting skills. Are scammers so professional these days that they remain so righteous even after being exposed? Alright, sir, take your toy and leave immediately, or 111 call the police! Ding Yi said seriously. Song Jian frowned, couldnt help but stand up, and a violent murderous intent surged in his heart. Luckily, his reaction was quick, and the murderous intent vanished as quickly as it had appeared. Ding Yi suddenly found that when the other party rose from his seat, he seemed like a ferocious humanoid beast, ready to pounce on and devour him in the next moment. All, you! Ding Yis face turned white. He hurriedly retreated a few steps, bumping into the door painfully. When he looked at Song Jian again, that feeling had suddenly disappeared, as if it had all been a figment of his imagination. Alright, since Jiade isnt willing to accept this auction item, Ill just find another company. Song Jian shook his head and said. Of course, you can. Haha, 1 suggest you try the Shengshi Auction House across the street. Their appraisers arent as professional as ours, so maybe theyll be fooled. Haha! Ding Yi laughed sarcastically, a contemptuous look on his face. He thought to himself, Anyone with a little appraisal experience would easily realize the truth. The people at Shengshi must be blind to accept this item Boom- The private room door was pushed open, and Ding Yi was sent flying towards the table by a strong force, hitting his head on the solid wooden table. Ouch, who is it? Anger rose in Ding Yis heart. He quickly turned and glared, but his expression quickly changed. The general manager has arrived. Ding Yis face revealed a flattering smile, followed by a stern scolding of Zhou Li, who was beside the general manager. Zhou Li, how could you casually bring out the general manager for any person and any item? Dont you have eyes to see that this is clearly a counterfeit? You made the general manager lose face by calling him down here. Do you not want your job? Counterfeit! General Manager Sun Yong hesitated, then glanced at Zhou Li with a hint of doubt in his eyes. Zhou Li has been a long-time employee of Jiade. He would not joke about his position, Sun Yong thought to himself. Counterfeit? How could it be? Even a blind person could see that the piece of jewelry is precious. How could it be a counterfeit! Zhou Li couldnt help but retort. Seeing Ding Yi preparing to argue, Sun Yong frowned slightly, waved his hand, and said, Alright, stop arguing. Let me take a look at the item first! It was unprofessional for two appraisers to argue in front of the client. General Manager, its the piece of jewelry on the table. Its a rare treasure. I believe that there will never be a second gem as brilliant as this one in the world! Zhou Li said excitedly. Song Jian: Haha! With Zhou Lis comments, Song Jian felt embarrassed to bring out the other Jewel: Deep Blue. However, Song Jian also knew that he couldnt present both pieces at the same time. Otherwise, it would be impossible to sell them at a high price. Sun Yong gave Song Jian a polite smile and then looked at the Jewel: Flame on the table. At first glance, he was amazed. Were people really so bold as to pass off glass as a gem now? But soon, Sun Yong noticed the fine craftsmanship of the piece. Even if it were just a piece of glass, the exquisite carving alone would make it worth over 100,000 yuan. Would someone really use glass for such craftsmanship? Wouldnt that be As this thought crossed Sun Yongs mind, he suddenly became excited. He carefully picked up the gem and took out a magnifying glass to examine it closely. After studying it for a full three minutes, Sun Yong quickly beckoned Zhou Li and said, Go and get Old Wang and Old Sun over here! Yes, General Manager! Zhou Li instantly showed an elated expression and hurriedly left the private room. General Manager, what are you Ding Yis heart sank, feeling that something was amiss. Dont speak! Sun Yong glared at Zhou Li. Haha, Im sorry. This appraiser said that my item is a fake and told me to try my luck at the Shengshi Auction House across the street. I wont bother you then. With that, Song Jian feigned an attempt to retrieve the gem and leave. Sir, please wait. As compensation, our auction house is willing to charge only a 3% commission fee. This is an offer that no other auction house can give. You should know that the usual auction fees range between 10% and 15%. 1 believe you wouldnt turn away from the offer because of the money, right? Sun Yong said with a smile. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I believe that as long as I bring out this piece of jewelry, any auction house will give me the best commission rate. Some might even waive the fee entirely. What do you think? Song Jian shrugged and continued, Moreover, I am skeptical about the skill level of your appraiser, and what irritates me even more is his attitude towards me. If your company cant give me an explanation, 1 wont choose to work with you! If Ding Yi couldnt figure out what was happening at this moment, he would have wasted his years working in this field. Cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead. How could this be? This item is obviously a fake. How could there be such a transparent and massive ruby in the world? Ding Yis eyes flickered, his heart filled with unease. Seeing Sun Yongs serious expression, a thought suddenly flashed through Ding Yis mind: What if the gem really is real? What should I do? As Ding Yi was in a panic, the door to the private room was pushed open, and two elderly men followed Zhou Li inside. Manager Sun, what cant you figure out that requires both of us old fellows to come? Quickly show us what it is and let this old man broaden his horizons! The elderly man in front chuckled. Ding Yi watched the two old men as a glimmer of hope rose in his heart, thinking, If the two old men also insist that its a counterfeit, then Chapter 211 - 211: Thirty Million Chapter 211: Thirty Million Translator: 549690339 Old Wang, Old Sun, come take a look at this item! The General Manager, Sun Yong, handed the Jewel: Flame in his hand to the two elders. Song Jian didnt mind, thinking that the more they could confirm the authenticity of the Jewel: Flame, the better he could negotiate with them. After all, Jiade is the largest auction house in the country, and its fame, both domestically and abroad, is incomparable to that of Shengshi. Seeing the jewel in Sun Yongs hand, the two elders revealed a touch of surprise in their eyes. After glancing at each other, they both showed a hint of a smile at the corners of their mouths. Alright, since Manager Sun has his eye on it, let me, an old man, take a look at it. Old Wang took the jewel from Sun Yong, and after just a few seconds, the smile on his face disappeared and was replaced by a serious expression. Seeing Old Wangs serious expression, a hint of surprise flashed in Old Suns eyes. Soon, Old Wang shook his head and sighed, handing the jewel to Old Sun beside him, exclaiming, 1 never thought Id see such a dazzling jewel in my lifetime C its worthy of a peaceful death! Ah, how is that possible! Hearing Old Wangs words, Ding Yis last hope was shattered, and he wore an expression of despair on his face. Sir, I, I, Im really sorry, I. Ding Yi looked at Song Jian with a bitter face. Alright, Ding Yi, Zhou Li, you two leave first. Sun Yong said directly. The two left the private room with mixed feelings. This jewel belongs to you, young friend. Its truly remarkable! 1 never thought there would be such a precious gem in this world; its simply unbelievable! Old Wang looked at Song Jian and praised, Does this jewel have a name? This jewel is called Flame, Song Jian said with a smile. Flame? Old Wang was puzzled for a moment and then slowly shook his head, saying, The name is too ordinary; it doesnt do this jewel justice! Song Jian smiled slightly, took the Jewel: Flame from Old Sun, walked to the window, and, facing the sunlight, lifted the jewel up. Suddenly, a crimson flame ignited on the surface of the ruby and spread throughout the entire jewelry piece. If someone were to wear it, it would appear as if a raging flame was burning around their neck. All, how is that possible My God, this is simply Sun Yong and the others watched, dumbfounded, as the jewel in Song Jians hand caught their eyes. Sun Yong even rubbed his eyes in disbelief, his face full of shock. Flame, Flame indeed, its truly a raging flame! No other name could be more suitable for this jewel; its a treasure only fit for the gods! Old Wang couldnt help but exclaim. Sir, we at Jiade Auction House are willing to auction this item without charging any fees. We implore you to choose our Jiade Auction House, please! Sun Yong bowed deeply to Song Jian. But 1 have doubts about the professionalism of your Jiade Auction House. Just now, someone said that what 1 brought in was a fake! Song Jian put the Jewel: Flame into his pocket casually. Seeing Song Jian put away the jewel, Sun Yongs heart sank, and he hurriedly said, Our Jiade Auction House enjoys a high reputation worldwide. We definitely wont allow that appraiser to continue working here; you can rest assured! Little Sun, what happened? Old Sun asked quietly, frowning. Ding Yi came in earlier and said this gentlemans jewel was a fake, which angered him! Sun Yong explained softly. What! How could this happen? Old Suns face darkened. As a rule, even if someone brings a counterfeit for auction, the auction house cannot directly accuse them of having a fake; this can easily offend people. Little Ding has been working here for many years now; how can he not understand this rule? Old Sun glanced at Song Jian and said to Sun Yong, People like him staying at Jiade will only tarnish the reputation of our Jiade. You are right, Old Sun. Sun Yongs gaze shifted to Old Wang. Old Wang nodded and said, I have the same opinion as Old Sun. Dismiss him directly. Feeling reassured, Sun Yong said to Song Jian with a smile, Sir, as you can see, we are quite sincere. We wont let this kind of person stay here at Jiade! Song Jian smiled slightly, took out the Jewel: Flame, and handed it to Sun Yong, saying, I am very satisfied with your sincerity. Please auction it off as soon as possible; I need the money urgently. Alright, theres an auction in three days. We can make this jewel the finale. Sun Yong smiled. Little Sun, wait a moment! Old Wang interrupted before Sun Yong could finish speaking. Frowning, he turned to Song Jian and said, Young friend, its too hasty to auction off such a treasure like this. Please give us a month. In a month, our Jiade will hold a special auction for this treasure. Only in this way can we do justice to this jewel! A month? Thats too long Song Jian shook his head slowly. A month is not long. In fact, by our calculations, just the promotion would take three months. We want every tycoon in every country on Earth to know about this jewels existence. When the time comes, itll definitely fetch a sky-high price at the auction! Old Wang said excitedly. But Song Jian hesitated. Sir, how much money do you need? Our Jiade can advance you 30 million RMB, and the auction proceeds will directly deduct this 30 million. Old Wang said directly. Song Jian was startled, then smiled and nodded, Then lets follow your arrangement. Old Wang and the two others exchanged glances, and their faces lit up with excitement. Three months, in three months, Jiade will hold an international auction! Old Wang declared resolutely. 30 million was transferred to Song Jians account immediately. At this time, Song Jian had just left Jiade Auction House. He was quite satisfied with Jiades efficiency. He didnt know how much effort Jiade had put in to quickly transfer the 30 million to his account, just to show their sincerity. Leaving Jiade Auction House, Song Jian headed towards the Black Panther Gym. Jiade Auction House, General Managers Office. Zhou Li, call Ding Yi over to my office. Sun Yong hung up the phone, his fingers gently tapping on the desk and his eyes slightly narrowed, seemingly deep in thought. In fact, for an appraiser, making a mistake is not a very serious issue. As long as it doesnt cause damage to the company, such cases are usually overlooked. In todays incident, even though Ding Yi behaved against regulations, the severest punishment would be demotion, not outright dismissal. After all, training an appraiser costs Jiade Auction House a lot of resources. Knock, knock, knock- Come in! General Manager, you wanted to see us. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Li and Ding Yi walked in together. Sun Yong looked at Ding Yi, who had a very unpleasant expression on his face, and shook his head, saying, Ding Yi, go to the finance department to get three months salary. As you know, this is a chance for Jiade, and we cant give it up. Im sorry. Chapter 212 - 212 Is he despising your cooking skills! Chapter 212: Is he despising your cooking skills! Translator: 549690339 Ding Yis heart jolted, he quickly looked up at Sun Yong. Mr. General Manager, 1 know I misjudged this time, but Sun Yong waved a dismissive hand and said, Ding Yi, any appraiser is prone to make mistakes now and then. Misjudgment isnt a big problem as long as it doesnt cause any loss to the company. But what youve done today is a bit too much. Just as Sun Yong was about to continue, he suddenly paused and sighed, Ding Yi, your dismissal is the clients suggestion. We must seize this collaboration opportunity, so much so that our Auction House didnt even charge a fee. You know, when we dont charge a fee, it means we are operating at a loss. But even so, we have to secure this auction opportunity. You should know why. Therefore, we must meet his requirement and Im sorry that it means letting you go In fact, Ding Yi did everything wrong from the beginning. From breaking into the private room by himself and snatching other appraisers clients, straightforwardly declaring the clients item as fake, and even suggesting in a condescending tone that the client should go to Shengshi Auction House; Sun Yong didnt dare to imagine, if he arrived a few seconds later and the client directly left for Shengshi Auction House and started collaborating with them, the news would probably cost him his position as General Manager. Go. Sun Yong didnt want to say anything more and waved Ding Yi off. Ding Yi left the office like a walking corpse. Zhou Li, youve done a great job today. You deserve praise. From now on, the position of appraisal department manager will be yours! After Ding Yi left, Sun Yong switched to a warm expression and told Zhou Li; Song Jian arrived at the Black Panther Gym. As soon as he entered, he saw Wang Dan chatting with Sun Qian in the lobby. Seeing Song Jian, Wang Dans eyes lit up, she quickly gestured him over, Why are you here so late? Quick, come with me to the classroom, Ill teach you a new technique today Before she finished her sentence, Song Jian displayed an awkward expression, Master, I intend to stop learning the dagger fighting technique. Wang Dan was taken aback, blurted out, But you have just started, there are still more than ten lessons to complete! Well, Im interested in sword techniques now, I plan to learn how to use a longsword! Sword technique? Whats the use of learning that? Wang Dan replied discontentedly; This is modern society, you cant always carry a sword around, can you? Dagger is much better, just tuck it in your waist, no one will notice Master Wang, 1 may have to disagree with your opinion! Gu Bo casually walked over. Seeing Gu Bo, Wang Dan looked embarrassed, she bowed to Gu Bo and greeted him, Master! Gu Bo nodded slightly, turned around and smiled at Song Jian; Young man, youve been practicing the dagger technique well, why do you want to learn sword technique? Song Jian scratched his head, not knowing how to reply. Its not like he could say that he is playing a game, and has switched his class to Sword Controller in the game, so he can only use a longsword, and no more other weapons, right? Well, I suddenly became interested in sword techniques Song Jian said with slight embarrassment. Hahaha, good, interest is the prime motivator for learning. Come, follow me to the classroom, Ill teach you the sword technique! Gu Bo, looking quite pleased, led Song Jian to the classroom. Wang Dan: Looking at Sun Qians teasing laugh, Wang Dan complained, Is this considered undermining me? Its hard to find a promising student like this one, and I thought I could What were you thinking? Didnt you see the guy doesnt want to learn the dagger fighting technique from you? Probably because he thinks youre not good enough Sun Qian quietly chuckled on the side. Im no good? Wang Dans eyes widened, she started poking Sun Qian, Tell me, where am I not good? My dagger fighting technique is the most practical killing technique, it could save lives on the battlefield! Alright, alright, youre amazing, nobody can beat you! Sun Qian quickly pleaded for mercy, asking, If on the battlefield, you only have a dagger, and Master Gu only has a longsword, who do you think would survive? Wang Dan stood still, furrowed her eyebrows, pondered for a long time, then finally sighed, Where are we going for lunch? 1 think theres a new Sichuan restaurant next door, should we try it? Sun Qian: Inside the classroom, Song Jian held a training sword, watching Gu Bo demonstrating the basic sword techniques. Just like the Sword Controller Duan Jian in the game, Gu Bo also broke down the basic moves, demonstrating and explaining the details. However, Song Jian felt that Gu Bos swordsmanship paled in comparison to Duan Jians technique in the game; his grasp of the basic sword techniques seemed even better than Gu Bos. Nevertheless, Song Jian didnt show impatience, he patiently waited for Gu Bo to finish explaining. After more than half an hour, Gu Bo finally finished demonstrating the basic sword moves. He didnt withhold anything about every detail and movement key to pay attention to from Song Jian. How about it, want to give it a try?; Gu Bo put away the sword, looking at Song Jian excitedly. Sure! Song Jian responded with a slight smile. With a flick of his wrist, the scabbard of his sword flew off, accurately sticking on the weapon rack about five or six meters away from him. Hiss- Gu Bo looked astonished, involuntarily gasping at Song Jians stunt. He looked at Song Jian in disbelief. Song Jian simply smiled, walked a few steps forward to the center of the room, inhaled deeply, and started moving. The longsword in his hand made the crisp sound of cutting through the air. Chop, thrust, hack, slice, raise, wrap, twist. Song Jians basic sword technique swiftly appeared just like flowing water. Sharp sounds of splitting air followed his movements, causing Gu Bos face to change dramatically. Song Jians passive skill Cold Weapon (Sword Type) (Basic) had already reached level five. Demonstrating a basic sword technique, Song Jian could do it like its childs play. After the demonstration, Song Jian let out a sigh and steadied himself How did 1 do, Master Gu? Song Jian asked with a grin. Gu Bo: Isnt this guy here to show off!? Ahem, it seems like youre not entirely a beginner, you must have practiced for seven or eight years, impressive! Gu Bo grinned and said, Come on, lets spar a bit. And you dont have to call me Master Gu, we can just regard each other as equals. Alright, Master Gu, please! Song Jians face expressed excitement. After all, he had only fought monsters in the game and was unsure of his own level. He could finally take this opportunity to see how good he is! Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 213 - 213: Underground Boxing Ring Chapter 213: Underground Boxing Ring Translator: 549690339 Gu Bo clasped his hands around his sword and gave a bow to Song Jian, treating him now as a martial artist of equal stature. Once Song Jian had finished his bow, Gu Bo slowly drew his long sword and thrust it straight at Song Jian. Song Jian flicked his wrist, and with an outward bat, the sword that Gu Bo had thrust was instantly deflected, leaving his chest exposed. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gu Bo was alarmed. He quickly halted his attack, thinking, This young man is incredibly powerful! At this point, Song Jians strength was enough to suppress his opponent, but in order to better learn the techniques of swordsmanship, Song Jian chose to defend rather than attack, resulting in a fierce fight between the two. Outside the classroom, several coaches were watching and whispering. Isnt this the guy who pierced the human-shaped mold with a dagger yesterday? He is so skilled! Wang Dan, isnt he learning dagger techniques from you? Why is he practicing swordsmanship with Gu Bo now? Wang Dan didnt want to hear this, her face immediately darkened, so she chose to ignore the comment. Hey, Dan, did he reject you because youre too weak? He held his own against Gu Bo. If he fought with you, it would probably be quite a challenge. Do you think he can rank in the competitions next month with his current level? Unlikely. This little guy has a solid foundation, but he hasnt shown any signature moves yet. Hes only able to hold out against Gu Bo because of his strength. But after some time, when his physical strength starts to decline, he wont be able to keep up with Gu Bos speed Wouldnt this qualify as overpowering an enemy single-handedly? With such physical strength, he could potentially become a rough gem. 1 wonder if Gu Bo will With his physical condition, all he needs is some good training. He could at least rank in the city-wide competitions. If he trains for a few years, its not impossible that he could rank nationally! While the coaches were discussing this, the fight in the classroom had come to an end. Gu Bo feinted an attack then swiftly stabbed his long sword towards Song Jians shoulder. Before Song Jian could react, he felt a strike to his shoulder. He looked down, then shook his head at Gu Bo, saying, I lost! Indeed, Gu Bos Wudang swordsmanship wasnt bad. But if it came to a real fight, Song Jian was confident he could kill him within ten seconds. Even relying solely on swordsmanship, Song Jian hadnt used his ultimate move, the Broken Wing Dance. If unleashed, the tide of the battle could instantly turn. Its terrifying how in just two real-world nights, I went from an ordinary person to someone with such terrifying power. As time goes on, people like me will become more and more numerous, which may cause a serious impact on the real world Song Jian thought to himself. Young man, your talent is not bad. But you shouldnt behave recklessly. Train with me to become a master of the sword! Gu Bo said, his face wearing a smile, as he nodded at Song Jian. Forget it, Im not coming anymore! Song Jian suddenly felt quite bored. This type of practice resulted in such slow progress that if he wanted to, Song Jian could probably defeat all the coaches in the gym. He carelessly threw the practice sword into the equipment rack, then turned around and headed toward the exit. Hey, young man, wait a moment Gu Bo quickly tried to persuade Song Jian to stay, but Song Jian showed no signs of regret as he walked out the door. Amid the astonished looks of a few coaches, Song Jian left the Black Panther Gym. Outside the Black Panther Gym, Song Jian looked lost. He felt as if he was out of sync with the real world. Just then, a man walked out of the Black Panther Gym. He appeared to be in his thirties, sported a small mustache and sharp eyes. He walked up to Song Jian and said, Buddy, I watched your fight with Gu Bo. Youre impressive! Song Jian turned to look at him, and smiled, Too bad 1 still lost in the end! You held back, 1 could tell! The man with the mustache revealed a satisfied smile. He extended his right hand towards Song Jian, My name is Wu Xuan, you could consider me a talent scout. A talent scout? Song Jian was taken aback, Do you think 1 have the potential to be an actor? It seems Im so attractive now that 1 couldnt even hide it if I tried. Walking around on the streets, I could encounter a talent scout. Could it be that I might become a superstar? A smile appeared on Song Jians face, Which entertainment company are you from? Entertainment company? Wu Xuan was slightly taken aback, then quickly explained, Ahem, I meant underground boxing, you could be a fighter. You could earn a few thousand for each match, and if you win, you could earn tens of thousands. How about it, are you interested? Not interested! Song Jian was somewhat disappointed, underground boxing sounded too boring. Could real-life underground boxing compare to the dungeons in the game? All, dont go yet. Listen to me. A fitness gym like this isnt that interesting, theres not even any blood. I could see that you held back your sword technique. And if youre learning sword techniques, you must be interested in learning to kill, right? You cant learn that in a gym. Only in an underground boxing ring can you hone this skill Wu Xuan said as he kept pace with Song Jian, trying to persuade him. A thought occurred to Song Jian; indeed, he was learning sword techniques not for self-defense, but to kill enemies. You mentioned an underground boxing ring, can weapons be used there? Song Jian couldnt help but ask, out of curiosity. Of course they can. Underground boxing matches have both bare-knuckle fighting and weapon fighting! Wu Xuans eyes lit up. Hehe, it does sound a bit like the game, Song Jian murmured. What did you say? Wu Xuan didnt catch what Song Jian had said. Song Jian shook his head, Nothing, where is this underground boxing ring you mentioned? Take me to see. With a grin on his face, Wu Xuan grabbed Song Jian and led him down the street. Come on, follow me, this way! The two hurriedly made their way across two streets, eventually arriving at a high-rise building. This is the place, on the top floor! Wu Xuan declared. The outside of the building was lavishly decorated, glistening resplendently like a five-star hotel. Two Han white jade lions stood imposingly at the entrance. Upon entering the building, they encountered a spacious lobby. The decor was not dissimilar to a hotel, with three young and pretty girls stationed at the reception desk. Wu Xuan led Song Jian straight to the elevator. Soon they reached the top floor; As they exited the elevator, Song Jian saw two powerful men dressed in black suits standing either side of a large door. It was obvious from their bulging waists that they were armed. Hey, is Boss Wu bringing another fighter? A security guard glanced at Wu Xuan, then looked Song Jian up and down, commenting with a chuckle. Haha, its just a friend, a friend. Brought him here for a look, to broaden his horizons! Wu Xuan laughed heartily. With Song Jian in tow, they pushed the door open and entered, walking down a long corridor. Song Jian could hear faint sounds of shouting and clamor ahead. Just have a look first, and if you feel an itch to join in later, let me know. 1 can arrange for you to go up, Wu Xuan tapped Song Jians shoulder, grinning from ear to ear. Chapter 214 - 214: The Han Sword Chapter 214: The Han Sword Translator: 549690339 As he entered the top floor hall, Song Jian discovered that the interior was decorated similar to an NBA arena, with a boxing ring in the center, almost twice the size of an ordinary one. Above the ring was a projection television, displaying the ongoing fight on the ring. Surrounding the ring were tiered seats. There were not many spectators at the moment, only about a third of the seats were occupied. On the ring, two boxers were engaged in a fierce battle. Song Jian squinted his eyes, realizing both fighters were not wearing any defensive gear or boxing gloves. How is it, pretty realistic, isnt it? Only a place like this is perfect for you! Wu Xuan exclaimed passionately, pointing at the ring, As soon as you walked in here today, 1 could tell right away. Youre not like Old Man Gu, or any of the trainers at the gym. They may have been on the battlefield before, but do they still have a shred of their warrior spirit left? Even Old Man Gu, all hes doing now is taking care of his health. Studying swordsmanship with him is simply a waste for you! stated Wu Xuan. Song Jian looked at Wu Xuan in surprise. He had felt the same way when he was practicing with Old Man Gu. Thus, he didnt hesitate to leave. He didnt expect Wu Xuan to have noticed this. This guy had a sharp eye. Surprised, huh? Wu Xuan laughed, In our line of work, we rely on these two eyes. If you decide you want to step into the ring, just let me know. Without a manager to introduce you, you cant get on that ring! So, youre my manager now? Song Jian joked. Well, a mans got to eat! Wu Xuan nodded, laughing. Alright, sign me up for a match if theres one that uses weapons. But, I dont have a suitable weapon right now. You have to find me a sword, a good quality one. Also, what if what if I accidentally take someones life here Song Jian hesitated. Upon hearing Song Jians willingness to participate, Wu Xuans eyes lit up and he quickly waved his hand, saying: Dont worry, this place has robust backing. But you also need to be careful. If you really end up broken here, its Song Jian just nodded, saying nothing more. Wu Xuan patted Song Jian on the shoulder, instructed him to wait, and then rushed off to the office nearby. In no time, Wu Xuan returned to Song Jians side. Ive notified them. Youll be able to play after two more matches. This is the information about your opponent. Take a look! Wu Xuan handed Song Jian a sheet of A4 paper with the opponents details printed on it. In terms of weapons, youll have to choose your own. Most athletes bring their own weapons. Even though the weapons here are of decent quality, its always better to use your own weapons since youre accustomed to them. We still have time now, so we could go and pick it up Wu Xuan hesitated. Waving his hand, Song Jian said: Im good with the weapons here. Alright, follow me to choose a weapon! Wu Xuan instructed, leading Song Jian down the corridor to a room next door. The room was lined with racks of equipment filled with various weapons. A man in his twenties was sitting behind a wooden desk by the door, playing on his computer. Xiao Hui, its your shift today, huh! Wu Xuan handed over a voucher, and sneakily slipped in a pack of cigarettes. Hey brother Wu, found another good fighter? Xiao Hui lifted his eyes to look at Wu Xuan and then glanced at Song Jian, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hi, let us pick a good sword first, were short on time. Wu Xuan hastily replied, clearly embarrassed. Fine, second row on the far left. Go pick one yourself. The company just received a new batch, the quality is not bad! Xiao Hui casually pointed to the left. Alright, you get back to work. Well have a look over there! Wu Xuan pulled Song Jian towards the direction Xiao Hui pointed. When they arrived at the designated place, there were three rows of weaponry racks filled with all types of long swords. Go ahead and pick one Song Jian, whichever feels right! Wu Xuan instructed. Song Jian reached for the closest sword, withdrawing it from its sheath to inspect it more closely. All of these swords looked as though they had just been forged. They were sharp but seemed unused. He gently flicked his finger against the blade and crack, a tiny crack spread across the blade from where he had hit it. What kind of junk is this! Song Jians expression instantly darkened. He returned the sword to its sheath, placed it back onto the rack. Standing aside, Wu Xuan was also taken aback, murmuring, Impossible, how can there be such poor quality? The kickback must have been quite vicious this time. Song Jian continued to test several swords, cracking them one after another; he was growing impatient. Eh, this ones not bad! Song Jian withdrew another sword. This one was somewhat heavier than the previous ones, the blade appeared to be long and narrow, ground into eight facets. With a light flick, a clear resonance rang out as the blade vibrated, reflecting light like a pool of clear water. Ill take this one! Song Jian returned the sword into its sheath, holding it in his hand with a satisfied smile showing on his face. As long as youre comfortable with it! Wu Xuan sighed in relief. The quality of weapons is crucial in a weapons match. An ineffective weapon could greatly diminish a fighters capabilities. After waiting for more than an hour, it was finally Song Jians turn. At this point, there were many blood stains on the ring, being wiped away by three or four service personnel. Only after ten or so minutes was the ring finally cleaned. Stepping on the hard rubber mat of the ring, Song Jian could still smell a faint scent of blood. He felt a chilling sensation in his heart. Once you step on this ring, its a matter of life and death. Even if you survive, you would have sustained serious injuries, and might end up spending the rest of your life on a bed or wheelchair. Song Jian took a deep breath, fixing his eyes on a man clad in a white long robe, clutching a long knife in his arms and a shorter one hanging on his waist. He stood tall, his gaze icy cold. He remained oblivious to the commentary from the announcer or the noise from the audience. The only thing in his eyes was his opponent. Why does this guy look somewhat like a Japanese? Song Jian squinted, looking the opponent up and down. Ding- The match begins! At the sound of the clear bell, the man in the white robe drew out his long knife and charged towards Song Jian, shouting as he went. Shit, a katana. He really is Japanese! Song Jian squinted and pressed the spring on his right hand C a portion of the sheath popped out immediately. He threw the sheath forwards with his left hand. The sheath flew towards the opponent swiftly like an arrow. Tyson! The Japanese man swung his katana forwards suddenly, cleaving the sheath into two. The sheer force of the killer intent was overwhelming. Song Jian swung his sword single-handedly, charging forwards whilst perpetually rotating his wrist. The long sword in his hand was as light as a wisp of smoke, emitting a low whistling sound. Die! Upon seeing the Japanese man head on, Song Jian waved his right hand and struck his long sword viciously towards his opponents head. Chapter 215 - 215: The Chapter 215: The Gods Favorite Robber Translator: 549690339 The Eight-sided Sword in Song Jians hand was much heavier than the katana wielded by the Japanese man. When he brought down his sword, it struck with the force of a thousand juns, leaving the Japanese stunned; Is this your sword technique? 1 know little of Chinese martial arts, dont try to fool me! The seemingly effortless move of Song Jian was powerful and heavy, leaving the Japanese no choice but to recover his stance and defend with his sword; Bang C As if a mountain was pressing down on him, the katana in the Japanese mans hand was forced towards his own shoulder. When it came to power, the two men were not in the same league. Song Jian overwhelmed him with his superior strength; N-nani! The Japanese mans face filled with surprise: How could this Chinese man be so strong? Could it be that he took some sort of drug? Too weak! Song Jian looked at the Japanese man dressed in a white shirt with disappointment in his eyes, deeply wounding the Japanese mans pride. All, I am a warrior of the Great Japanese Empire. Our warriors are invincible! Die- The Japanese mans face twisted in rage, and he abruptly released his katana, leaping towards Song Jian. The main reason he came to fight in these underground fights was because the organizers had a huge amount of influence. Even though people were seriously injured or even killed every day, it never caused any problems. The Japanese man and Song Jian had the same goal; both came here seeking to improve their martial arts skills through killing. However, he didnt expect to encounter Song Jian, a tough nut to crack, on his very first day in the ring. Knowing that Song Jian was powerful, the Japanese man made a desperate decision. As he leaped towards Song Jian, he drew a short blade from his waist and thrust it forward with all his strength; I told you, you are too weak! Song Jian sighed lightly, as the mans every move were transparent in front of his superior perception. With a flick of his wrist, the Eight-sided Sword flashed with white light and cut directly towards the Japanese mans right hand. A stream of blood spurted out, followed by a painful scream, and a hand holding a broken blade flew up in the air; Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ahhh- The Japanese man, like a wild beast, opened his arms and lunged at Song Jians throat, in a posture to perish together. Song Jian did not retreat but pushed forward, lightly thrusting the long sword in his hand into his adversarys throat. A spurt of fresh blood shot out and Song Jian quickly withdrew his sword and stepped back to avoid the splash. Heh heh- The Japanese man staggered forward a few steps, his knees gave way, and he fell to the ground. We won! Ding Yi jumped up excitedly from below the stage. Song Jian walked down the stage expressionlessly. It was too easy and not even a warm-up for him. If the contestants here are all of this level, I wont be coming back here in the future! Song Jian glanced at the excited Ding Yi and shook his head. Ding Yis face stiffened, and he quickly said: 1 only brought you here for a look today. Normally, there are no experts here. You can tell by looking at the audience. The battles between the top fighters are notified and promoted in advance. Dont worry, if there are no skilled fighters here in Linhai City, there wont be any elsewhere either! Fine, let me know when theres a strong opponent, Song Jian said casually: Im taking this sword with me, thats no problem, right? Ding Yi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: No problem, you can take it. Song Jian nodded and walked away with the Eight-sided Sword; In fact, the fighters couldnt take the sword away, but Ding Yi was a familiar face here, a nominal manager. As long as he paid, he could buy the sword. However, there was no discount on the price, and the money had to come from Ding Yis own pocket. Song Jian took off his coat and wrapped it around the Eight-sided Sword to cover it a bit. The swords scabbard was damaged, and carrying it down the street would make people think he was crazy. As he walked down the street, Song Jian felt mixed emotions. This was his first time killing someone in real life. He had thought he would be uncomfortable, but unexpectedly Just as Song Jian was reflecting on his situation, he suddenly heard a scream from a distance: Ah-, catch the thief, the thief has stolen my purse, catch the thief- Song Jian looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young girl who had been pushed to the ground in front of him. It seemed that her ankle had been twisted and she was having trouble standing. She was screaming loudly and pointing at a young man running away ahead of her, she looked almost like she was about to cry. The young man who stole her purse looked around fifteen or sixteen. He was holding a ladies handbag in his hand and his face was filled with excitement. He was running very fast, easily jumping over a fence half his height. Stop, dont run! A traffic policeman, who had been issuing a parking ticket, heard the shout and turned his head to look at the fleeing boy. While he shouted, he also gave chase. Seeing the policeman, a look of panic appeared on the boys face and a white light suddenly bloomed at his feet. His speed boosted significantly, even leaving an afterimage, and whooshed past the policeman. The policeman instinctively tried to reach out and grab him but caught only air. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the boy. This is the Acceleration Skill from the game. Lin Sheng has used a similar skill before At the fact that this boy was using a game skill in broad daylight to steal bags, Song Jian was somewhat speechless. It was really embarrassing for the so-called Gods Chosen, like them. Even if he participated in a sports event and won some prize money, it would be better! A sense of heaviness crept into Song Jians heart. The skills they learned in the game could now be brought back to the real world, giving many people terrifying power overnight. However, these peoples character couldnt keep up with their skyrocketing power, often pushing them into the path of crime; This was evident in the news about people who won the lottery being unable to hang onto their windfall. Most of them ended up worse off than before they won. Looking at the spot where the boy disappeared, Song Jian shook his head and continued in the direction of his home. He walked into the housing complex and turned towards his rented room. As he passed a small alley, he noticed a boy in the shadows holding a white purse, rummaging through it, and randomly flinging makeup products about. What a coincidence, Song Jians lips twitched upwards as he turned towards the boy; Perhaps he noticed Song Jians gaze, the boy looked up and their eyes met. The boy made a vicious face, hoping to intimidate Song Jian but to no avail. Seeing Song Jians slightly upward-twitching lips, the boy felt provoked. He tossed the purse aside and drew out a switchblade from his pocket, gesturing threateningly at Song Jian. Stay out of this, or else, he growled menacingly. Chapter 216 - 216 Update Chapter 216: Update Translator: 549690339 Seeing the fierce yet tender expression on the young mans face, Song Jian chuckled and took two steps forward. Im warning you, dont come any closer or youll be covered in blood! the teenager shouted angrily, retreating two steps. The alley was dimly lit and had a strong smell of urine. Song jian didnt want to stay here much longer, so he waved to the boy and asked, What level are you in the game? The teenager was startled and asked, Are you a God-chosen too? Cut the crap, we re just players. Dont try to make yourself look good, said Song Jian. How did you end up resorting to robbery? You dont think youre tarnishing the name God-chosen? The teenager showed an awkward expression and scratched his head. Im just a beggar, 1 dont have any other skills besides stealing. So youve upgraded from begging to robbery? Song Jian waved his hand, Come on out, its too smelly in here. The teenager reluctantly walked out, holding his switchblade, but his eyes still showed a hint of vigilance. Whats your name? What level are you in the game? asked Song Jian as he walked ahead with the teenager following behind him. Im Zhang Ergou, level 10 in the game! the teenager answered quietly. Level io? Already built a safe house? Not bad! Song Jians eyes flashed with surprise. He knew that in the game, fewer than one in ten players had built a safe house. Just luck! Zhang Ergou s eyes showed a hint of pride. Cant you bring items out of the game? Wouldnt selling a few be enough instead of resorting to robbery? Song J ian was puzzled. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I couldnt find anything valuable to bring out. All the items were useless Zhang Ergou was frustrated. He had been playing the game for over a month without finding any valuable items to bring out of the game. Song Jian smiled wryly, knowing that it really depended on their luck. So what are your plans for the future? Continue being a thug and stealing on the streets? Song Jian asked. Zhang Ergous face darkened, feeling his pride wounded. He snorted, Thats none of your business, hmph! With that, Zhang Ergou immediately jumped onto a nearby wall and landed on the roof. Standing on the roof, he shouted at Song Jian, Mind your own business, and be careful not to lose your life in the game! Song Jian was taken aback, watching Zhang Ergou disappear. He didnt know what to say. Zhang Ergou was the first player Song Jian had met in the real world. He originally wanted to develop a good relationship and possibly ally with him, but they had a falling out after just a few words. No wonder hes called Zhang Ergou. He really has a dog face, turning against me just like that, and 1 was even planning to give him ten or twenty thousand Song jian muttered under his breath as he walked towards the rental house with his sword. With two million in his pocket, Song Jian planned to buy a house first, so hed have a place to store items brought from the game. He didnt feel safe leaving valuable items in a rental house. After returning to his room and malting himself a simple lunch, Song Jian took a short rest and then picked up his Eight-sided Sword to practice indoors. The space in the room was limited, but it didnt stop Song Jian from practicing the basic moves of his sword technique. Half the day passed quickly, and darkness began to fall. Song Jian freshened up, changed into loose clothes, drank a glass of milk, and placed his phone on the bedside table before lying down quietly in bed. Soon, rhe phone on the bedside table lit up automatically, as did the Doomsday City game icon, which turned into a spinning red vortex. A skeletal arm emerged from the vortex, grabbed Song Jian, and pulled him into the phone. After a dizzying moment of weightlessness, Song Jian opened his eyes and found that he hadnt entered the game directly, but had arrived at the stage where mainline missions were calculated. Every time a player completed a mainline mission and left the game, they would enter this space for calculation. During his last mainline mission, Song Jian received an S-ranking reward: the next time he entered the game, his Vitality Points recovery rate would be increased by 300%. Song Jian roughly understood why his ranking was two levels lower this time; it was most likely because he had abandoned the side mission offered by the dwarf blacksmith from the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. This alerted Song Jian about the importance of side missions. If he completed them, his ranking would improve, but if he failed, it would decrease. It was a double-edged sword. But why didnt 1 enter the game directly this time? Why was 1 sent to this calculation space? Song Jian wondered. At that moment, rows of golden text appeared in front of Song Jian: After carefully reading through the information, Song Jian finally realized that the game had its first update. This update had a lot of changes, with the most significant ones being the cancellation of the requirement to complete mainline missions to leave the game; Additionally, some other updates made Song Jian feel quite surprised. The real world and game worlds time flow ratio is 1:24, so one hour in the real world makes one day pass in the game! Each time you enter the game, you can stay for at most one week, which is seven days in the real world. After the time is up, the game shuts down automatically! Added roaming NPC C Pet Merchant. You can buy pets if you meet them! Added Pet Contract Scroll to System Shop. When a monsters Vitality Points are below 5%, you can use the Pet Contract Scroll for a chance to capture it as a per! Added a special building C Auction House. There are City Auctions and World Auctions! No handling fees and mailing costs for City Auction House items; World Auction House will have high handling fees and mailing costs! Increased the number of side missions, lowered their difficulty, and added regional missions. Upon completion, players will receive numerous rewards! Song Jian carefully read through the densely packed update information and changes. The changes were made to avoid inconsistencies in the flow of time for players entering and leaving the game at the same time due to the difference in the completion speed of mainline missions. These inconsistencies would likely consume a significant amount of resources, malting the game difficult to maintain, and eventually had to be changed to fix the time flow speed between the real world and the game world. As for the other changes, they served to enrich the game content. Song Jian believed that this wasnt the last update, and more content would be added in the future. What is the ultimate purpose of this game? To create gods? Song Jian furrowed his brow, gazing at the starry-space-like settlement area beneath his feet while speculating silently. Chapter 217 - 217: The Ten-Door Sword Technique Chapter 217: The Ten-Door Sword Technique Translator: 549690339 Song Jian quickly emerged from the settlement space and entered the game; Huh, 1 remember when I left the game, I was on the top floor of the Tianfeng Building, so how come Im back in the Manor Castle after re-entering the game? Song Jian sat up from his bed with a slight frown. System: When a player logs off, please save your current location as the login point. This way, you will log in from the current location when you reenter the game; otherwise, you will log in from the games default location (safe house); Oh, 1 see! Song Jian nodded. If he were to return to the safe house every time he entered the game, it would be embarrassing if he went to a distant location, arrived at the destination, and then, after the game time was up and he logged in again, found that he had wasted his previous journey. Just then, a red liquid started to seep out slowly onto the wall opposite Song Jian. The liquid didnt drip down; instead, it coagulated on the wall to form a few lines of text. Main Quest: Swordsmanship Mission Brief: As a newly appointed Sword Controller, youve started to feel embarrassed about the number of sword skills you have. To become a true Sword Controller, you must master various sword skills. Only then can you become stronger and grow gradually! Mission Goal: Master ten sword skills. Progress: 2/10 Mission Tip: There are many ways to acquire sword skills. You can get them from monsters or learn them from other swordsmen. You can even purchase them from the auction house! Tip: The stronger the sword skill you master, the higher the completion degree of your main mission will be! Tip: The higher level the monster, the higher chance it will drop high-level sword skills! Tip: Humanoid monsters have a much higher probability of having sword skills than other monsters! Warning: If you die in the game, your identity in the real world will also be erased! You can view this mission in the mission bar at any time! The wall of blood letters emitted a faint glow for a few minutes before gradually disappearing, as if they were being reabsorbed into the wall. Ten sword techniques, this should not be very difficult for me. Song Jian looked at the main objective, which he had already completed two-tenths of. It seems that the system had counted his Sword Finger and Broken Wing Dance as part of it, but the passive basic sword techniques werent included. However, this was within Song Jians expectations. These basic passive abilities are easy to understand when you enter the game and are a kind of benefit for the players. But how powerful these passive abilities are is hard to say. Inside the Manors Spirit Field, the Blood-soaked Spectral Poison Tree, Alex, is still in deep sleep. Its level has been upgraded to level thirteen, and its aura is gradually becoming stronger. A touch of coercion is being released around it, and its branches and leave veins are becoming more vibrant. They were originally a sallow shade mixed with a hint of dark red. But now, they are visibly turning blood-red. The number of blood ravens on Alex seems to have decreased, perhaps only half of the usual. When they saw Song Jian, they didnt react. They shrank their heads and stood on the tree. It took them quite a while to twist their necks, making them look just like statues. All the other Spirit Fields were full of plants. This time, sweet potatoes and radishes were planted. They seemed to be growing well, and it wouldnt be long before another harvesting ceremony could be held. Compared with the Attribute Fruits dropped by monsters, the monthly harvesting ceremony has become Song Jians primary way of increasing his attribute points. Outside the walls of the manor, a few zombies with red skin and ragged clothes were wandering around. As soon as any mutant zombie approached, these zombies would rush to fight them until the mutant zombie was eliminated; These are the Blood Zombies bred after the Blood Pool was upgraded to level two. They have stronger bodies and faster speed than the level one mutant zombies. They dont have their abilities halved during the day, and they have a blood-sucking ability when attacking, which can completely crush mutant zombies of the same level; The most important thing is, these Blood Zombies can also upgrade their own levels by fighting monsters. However, their maximum level is limited by Song Jians level; they cant surpass Song Jians level; Now these Blood Zombies are still low level, only around levels two or three. But since Song Jians manor is built in the novice area where the monsters levels arent very high, the Blood Zombies can handle them. Master, youre here to inspect the territory again! The steward George appeared out of nowhere. When Song Jian wasnt paying attention, he appeared beside him and bowed, immediately starting to flatter, I believe that under your leadership, our manor will surely prosper. In the future, we will certainly have even more territories and a vast expanse of land Song Jian gave a slight nod. As for having a territory only within a ten-meter range, he felt somewhat helpless. But there were few players around building safe houses, so he believed that in a short period of time, he could safely invade and occupy territories. However, the rule that he could only expand once a month made Song Jian somewhat frustrated. After all, there were too many buildings that could be built. Right now, his territory only had one Livestock Pen and one mill. He was in the process of building houses, so later he could recruit more NPCs. When the scope of the territory expanded, he would be able to open up fields. Looking at the steady development of the manor, Song Jian was very satisfied. He nodded, then summoned the Black Dragon hatchling. After becoming a pet, the Black Dragon hatchlings level had dropped back down to zero and needed to be leveled up again. The area he was going to had high-level monsters and wasnt suitable to bring it along. In case it carelessly got killed, there would be a drop in intimacy level, so it was better to let it safely hunt low-level monsters to level up in this area. The Black Dragon hatchling was very intelligent and would hide in the manor if it encountered danger. Watching the Black Dragon hatchling eagerly pounce on a mutant zombie, Song Jian summoned a motorcycle and headed towards the area with level ten monsters. After becoming a Sword Controller, the level limit has been lifted, and he can continue to level up. Previously, Song Jian had noticed that many people had already reached level ten. Moreover, some of them had even become professionals earlier than he had, which made him feel somewhat threatened. Even if he couldnt maintain being the top player level-wise, he must at least stay in the leading echelon, and couldnt lag too far behind; All the way there, Song Jian saw many players hunting monsters to level up. When a monster zone was repeatedly cleared, the zone would stop refreshing monsters and would become a safe zone. Similarly, if a safe zone didnt see any players for a long period of time, the safe zone would be occupied by monsters, regressing back to a monster zone; The power dynamics between the players and the monsters waxed and waned. As more and more players entered the game, the area of the safe zone also continued to expand, accommodating more players. The roar of the motorcycle attracted quite a few monsters, but these level five or six monsters only glanced at Song Jian from a distance and then stopped chasing. Unless they were monsters that had completely lost their sanity, most monsters had an instinct to avoid stronger beings. Since they sensed Song Jians strength, they naturally wouldnt chase him to their deaths. Upon reaching the area with level ten monsters, Song Jian put away his motorcycle. The monsters here wouldnt shy away from him. If he attracted too many, he would be in danger. There were not many players here, just a handful scattered around, either hunting level ten monsters on the streets or searching for supplies in nearby shops. Song Jians gaze fell on a theater in the distance. Generally, the larger the buildings space, the more likely a BOSS could appear. And the probability of a BOSS dropping a skill, was obviously much higher than ordinary monsters. After looking around, Song Jian cautiously made his way towards the theater; Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 218 - 218: Mutated Skeleton Chapter 218: Mutated Skeleton Translator: 549690339 The perimeter wall of the theater had completely fallen, and most of the doors and windows were blocked by heavy stones, making it resemble a colossal tomb. Unlike other buildings, where monsters sheltering from the sunlight would occasionally emit roars, the theater was utterly silent, not a hint of sound escaping. There better be some monsters inside. Without monsters, a place like this is worthless. No one would even bother to explore, Song Jian secretly hoped. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He stepped on the broken bricks and used the gaps in the wall to climb upward, trying to see if he could make his way into the theater from above. After all, removing the collapsed bricks in front of the theater would require a significant amount of time and energy. The theater was over a dozen meters high, but the collapsed wall in front represented a slope that he could climb to reach the top. This wasnt particularly challenging for Song Jian, who possessed superhuman physical capabilities compared to an average person. Grabbing the eave, Song Jian flipped himself onto the roof. Thump- His feet landing shattered a few tiles, and one of his feet sunk deep. Having been left unmaintained for years, this building was on the brink of collapse. The roof appeared intact, but it was brittle and decayed, unable to withstand any pressure. Song Jian looked up to find a sealed skylight in the roof, used for lighting in the theater. He walked cautiously along the roof ridge towards it, the creaking sounds from beneath his feet making him nervous, afraid of making a misstep and falling in. The closed skylight was embedded on a sloping surface of the roof. Some of the glass pieces were broken, and the others were covered in a thick layer of debris and dirt. Song Jian carefully climbed onto the skylight and knocked on it lightly. Crash- The frame of the skylight shattered, pieces of glass flying apart. He tapped a few more times until there was enough space for him to fit through. Only then did Song Jian leap into the skylight. Beneath the skylight was a small loft with some basic furniture. Straight ahead from the skylight, a white, fleshless skeletal figure leaned on a table, a decayed quill in its hand, and scattered papers on the floor. The writing on them was blurred, but they seemed to be some play scripts. This is indeed rare, a fleshless skeleton! Song Jian couldnt help but take a second look at the skull on the table. Though the city was filled with all sorts of monsters, most were zombies, still maintaining rotten flesh and skin. Upon seeing the skeleton, Song Jian was reminded of the gigantic skeletal giant he once saw walking through the city center, akin to a skyscraper. Crack- An odd sound echoed in the quiet loft. Song Jians gaze sharpened as he turned towards the skull. The skull, which was initially face-down, had twisted to one side. Just as Song Jian looked over, its right index finger trembled slightly. Is it coming back to life? Song Jian drew the Guardians Sword and lunged forward, slashing the sword towards the skulls neck. Click- The skulls left hand strangely flipped up and grabbed the blade, blocking the attack, but its body remained still on the table. At this point, a blood gauge and its attributes slowly appeared above the skull. LV10 Mutated Skeleton (Normal), Vitality Points: 4.00/800, Traits: Super Resilient, Dark Energy Just a level 10 normal monster. It scared me for a moment! Song Jian was always cautious around unusually looking monsters, fearing he might encounter a boss with special abilities. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian abruptly withdrew his longsword, his figure darting forward as if teleporting. The blade violently cleaved down on the mutated skeletons spine. This time, its claw reached out for nothing, its backbone taking a harsh strike. Clang- The collision sounded dull, almost as if he had struck gold or jade. As he unleashed this skill, Song Jian suddenly seemed to feel a powerful surge of energy within him, propelling his own body. He swiftly twisted and almost as if teleporting, rushed to the mutated skeletons left side, his sword sweeping horizontally towards its skull. Clang- Another resounding thud was heard. On the milky-white surface of the skull, a white mark remained. At this moment, the mutated skeleton seemed to have just awakened, attempting to rise to its feet. It was dazzled by the two blows, a harsh strike to the head causing it to lose its balance and stagger to the right. It extended its right hand and grabbed hold of the backrest of a chair to steady itself. But the chair, long decayed, crumbled into a pile of wood dust with a creak, and the mutated skeleton tumbled to the ground. Thud- Two eerie green flames were burning in the skeletons eye sockets. The scent of fresh flesh The mutated skeleton was suddenly engulfed by a green flame, preparing to rise, Song Jians Broken Wing Dance third stage had already been triggered. He leapt high into the air, his hands gripping the sword, and slashed down with all his might; Boom! The whole tower swayed slightly as the sword dispersed the green flame on the mutated skeletons surface and plunged into its shoulder, the blade lodged in its bones. Bang! The mutated skeleton suddenly extended its right hand and forcefully pushed Song Jians chest, flinging him three to four meters away. Song Jian rolled a couple times on the ground before standing up. On his zombie leader armor, there was a palm print half an inch deep. This blow had directly drained Song Jian of over sixty Vitality Points. Is this the defense and attack power of a standard-level 10 creature? System, is there some misunderstanding with the standard creature term? Song Jian couldnt help but spit out blood. After coughing up the coagulated blood, his chest felt a little relieved. While losing over sixty Vitality Points would seem a lot to other players, to Song Jian, it was only a tenth of his Vitality Points. Moreover, his Vitality Points recovery rate had increased by 300% recovering twenty-three Vitality Points per second. He would be at full health soon. Click click click- Slowly getting up, the mutated skeleton charged at Song Jian, the spine-chilling sound of its bones grinding against each other echoed in the air. Eye of Death! A silvery vertical pupil slowly opened in the center of his forehead, and a silver light column instantly targeted the skeletons head. Consecutive damage scrolled above the skeletons skull. For a moment, the mutated skeleton was restrained, its Vitality Points visibly diminishing rapidly; Seconds later, the mutated skeleton emitted a harsh shriek, bursting into flames, and turned into a pile of black ash. No matter how high the defense, or the attack, the Vitality Points are still that of a standard-level 10 creature! said Song Jian, as the silvery vertical pupil on his forehead slowly closed, leaving only a faint silver line: A standard creature simply cannot withstand the Eye of Death. It will be killed instantly! Among the black ashes that the mutated skeleton had turned into, three to four items were scattered around. Song Jian didnt pick them up, instead, he sat down to recover his Spirit Points. Chapter 219 - 219: The Golden Jar Chapter 219: The Golden Jar Translator: 549690339 After recovering his Spirit Points to over 80%, Song Jian approached the items dropped by the monster. It was a mutated skeleton. Although it was just a level 10 ordinary monster, the items it dropped were quite good. First, there was a blue-quality weapon, which even came with a skill C it could be considered a small top-quality item. [Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow] (Blue): One-handed weapon, Attack: 22-48, Fire damage +3, Agility +2. Special effect 1: Triple Shot (active), consecutively launches three crossbow bolts at the target, with the first dealing 110% physical damage, the second 90% physical damage, and the third 60% physical damage; Skill cooldown: 10 seconds; Special effect 2: Infinite Ammo: The weapon can automatically generate crossbow bolts; Usage requirement: Level 10; Can it be taken out of the game: No Aside from slightly low damage, this weapons other attributes were top quality, almost comparable to a silver-quality item. Although Song Jians attack damage would be reduced by 80% when using this crossbow, it could be equipped in the secondary weapon slot to enjoy the attribute bonuses, and it would also be very handy for luring monsters. Song Jian equipped it in his secondary weapon slot, finally raising his Agility attribute to double digits, reaching 11 points. Of the remaining three items, one was a white-quality necklace, another was a material, and there was also a small pile of Doomsday Coins. Getting a blue equipment and a white equipment from a level 10 ordinary monster could already be considered a pleasant surprise. [Frost Skeleton Necklace] (White): Necklace, Defense increase by 10%, additional Spirit Points recovery +2. Usage requirement: Level 10; Can it be taken out of the game: No [Bone Powder] (White): Material, can be used to make potions, usage requirement: Possess potion-making skill; [Doomsday Coins] (56): Currency, can be used to purchase items in the game; An item that could recover Spirit Points was a rare piece of equipment among rare pieces. Since entering the game, Song Jian rarely came across items that could recover Spirit Points. Besides the Devouring Belt in his possession, this would be the second item that could recover Spirit Points. Naturally, he put it on his neck without hesitation. As for the Bone Powder, although it was a material for making potions, without the corresponding formula, he didnt know what kind of potion it could be used for, so he could only put it in his inventory for now. Although the Doomsday Coins werent many, not every humanoid monster dropped them, so it was still a pleasant surprise. System: Your level has increased to 11, you gained one skill point. Song Jians Experience Points had long been stuck at level 10, 99%, and after becoming a Sword Controller, the level limit was removed. A level 10 monster was enough to raise him to level 11. He checked his skill bar, and at this time, all his active skills proficiency was not maxed, so he could only add the skill point to a passive skill. However, these basic passive skills could be improved through daily practice, so using the skill point on them felt a bit wasteful. In the end, Song Jian could only add this skill point to his natural talent skill Thick-skinned, raising it to level 8. At level 8 Thick-skinned, his defense was increased by 2%, resistance by 1%, damage forcibly reduced by 11 points, and there was a slight increase in resistance to negative effects such as taunts, charms, corpse poison, paralysis, and dizziness. However, these improvements could not be seen in the data. Just after adding the skill point, Song Jians gaze suddenly fell on his active skills, and an idea surfaced in his mind, his face full of regret. I, Im such a pig! Song Jian cursed. Both Earth Teeth Assault and Kick skills consumed Vitality Points, but now that Song Jian recovered 23 Vitality Points per second, he could fully withstand the consumption of these two skills. He could use them to increase his proficiency as long as the cooldown time was over. As for the Sword Finger skill, it consumed Invisible Sword Qi, which recovered extremely quickly. A hundred Invisible Sword Qi points, even if fully consumed, could be fully restored in just a few seconds. It was effortless to improve. The newly learned sword skill Broken Wing Dance consumed Spirit Points, and he could practice it intermittently as long as he ensured his Spirit Points remained above 80%. With this thought, Song Jian lifted his left hand, and a silver Sword Qi burst forth, directly piercing a bookcase in front of him. Next, he kicked his right foot forward, and a white light enveloped his right foot. Accompanied by a soft breaking sound, the white light flashed and disappeared. Seeing that the proficiency of both skills increased by one point, Song Jian regretted so much that he wanted to bang his head against the wall. Forget it, its not too late to start practicing now! Song Jian shook his head and continued to explore. There was only one mutated skeleton in this attic. After killing it, Song Jian slowly began to search the place. In this game, acquiring items was not limited to defeating monsters. Searching for supplies was also an important method of acquiring items in the game. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Drawers, wardrobes, boxes, and even under the bed, Song Jian carefully searched every spot, and though he did not come up empty-handed, the items he found were not very useful to him. A firearms attachment, a 2x scope, and a miscellaneous item, a nail clipper. This nail clipper has the property of being able to be taken out of the game, but what use would that be for me? It even takes up one of my carry-out slots! Song Jian looked at the two items he discovered and couldnt help but chuckle ruefully. At least the 2x scope could be sold for some money, but this nail clipper is this a joke? After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian didnt throw away the nail clipper. Instead, he stored it in his inventory. Currently, he not only has a Storage Ring but also a backpack, so the storage slots were fairly open. If he really couldnt fit all the items, this nail clipper would certainly be among the things he would casually discard. After finishing his search, Song Jian came to a corner of the attic. On the floor here, there was a rectangular metal cover locked in place. This should be the passage to the theater! Song Jian broke the rotten padlock and threw it aside, then opened the metal cover. Below was a short flight of stairs leading to a slightly larger spacious room. This room seemed to be the backstage makeup room of the theater. There was a large mirror embedded in the wall, occupying half the wall, and below was a row of dressing tables. Directly across from the dressing tables were a row of dilapidated sofas. The large mirror seemed to have been struck by something, with a large chunk broken off, and a crack extending from the center to both sides, dividing the mirror into two halves. Numerous smaller cracks branched out from this central crack, creating countless tiny fragments. On the dressing table beneath the mirror, in the center, there was a pale golden jar. On the surface of the jar, twisted and deformed faces were drawn. These faces seemed to be enduring immense pain as they contorted and wailed, becoming completely misshapen. There were numerous faces, large and small, which looked quite eerie and made onlookers feel uneasy. Song Jian slowly approached the pale golden jar. Chapter 220 - 220: Sniper Skill Stone Chapter 220: Sniper Skill Stone Translator: 549690339 This was a pale gold porcelain jar, covered in gold foil, with countless twisted faces of agony etched upon it. From a distance, it gave off an eerie feeling. Anyone with a fear of crowds would undoubtedly feel nauseous upon seeing it. Song Jian leisurely walked towards the porcelain jar. The closer he got to it, the stronger the sense of danger he felt in his heart. There was also a bone-chilling feeling that wrapped around him, as if what lay before him werent a porcelain jar, but a massive, thousand-year-old chunk of ice. Maybe this is a treasure chest in the game, capable of yielding good loot! Song Jians eyes were gleaming, his mind filled with visions of silver-grade and gold-grade treasures. Upon closer observation, there was a rigid look in his eyes, as if he were being pulled forward by some unseen force. Stepping up to the dressing table, Song Jian extended his hand towards the porcelain jar. Hisss- Smoke resembling human faces wafted from the jar. Each face was screaming in torment as it seemed to bear an endless pain. They had already shattered. Come, join us, join us, join Im free, Im free, Im so hungry Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kill you all, kill all, kill all A cacophony of screams and roars filled Song Jians ears, as if a vast crowd surrounded him, relentlessly yelling, irritating him, and causing his eyes to gradually fill with bloodshot veins. Groups of face-shaped dark smoke floated above the porcelain jar, repeatedly merging, biting, and swallowing each other. Eventually, they formed into one horrendous and resentful face, staring intently at Song Jian. Song Jians head was throbbing with pain, his chest felt as if a boulder was pressing against it. He tried to vomit but couldnt. Wave after wave of psychic attacks, like tidal surges, came crashing against him. Just as he was about to succumb, about to break down, a burst of cool energy emerged in his mind, instantaneously dispelling all negative energy. Song Jian regained his consciousness, panting heavily. His face was covered in sweat. Just now, he had faced a brush with death, and had almost lost his sanity! Looking up at that ferocious face, a trace of murderous intent flickered in Song Jians eyes. He lifted his left hand. Swipe- A streak of silver Sword Qi whizzed towards the floating face. The horrific face curled up at the corners of its mouth, with a look of mockery passed in its eyes: Your attack is ineffective, mortal, offer up your body, let me Whoosh- The silver Sword Qi flashed past, splitting the face in half. Dense smoke rose from the fractured wounds. The face looked horrified: How is this possible Puff The face turned into a cloud of dark smoke, wildly writhing in mid-air, as if trying to reform itself. However, it eventually dissipated. The chilling and bone-piercing feeling gradually faded, and the golden light that radiated from the surface of the porcelain jar dimmed. Crack- A crack appeared on the surface of the porcelain jar, followed by the sound of shattering. The entire surface of the porcelain jar was like a spiders web, covered in cracks. A sense of decay wafted from within the jar. Bang- The porcelain jar suddenly exploded, spewing out a heap of grey-black powder. This feels like the ashes left after the monsters die? Song Jian looked in confusion at the powder that continued to flow out. This time, he gained no benefits. Instead, he almost lost his life, leaving Song Jian a bit vexed. Swoosh, swoosh- As the porcelain jar exploded, the grey-black powder flowed out non-stop, trickling from the dressing table to the floor. Song Jian began searching other pieces of furniture in the room, possible sources of hidden items. One bottle of mineral water, one bag of chips, nothing else! Song Jian shook his head, stashing these two items into his inventory. Resources in the newbie zones were running thin. Only these high-level areas still had food and drinks. Back in newbie zones, these items that were essential for survival had started to slightly increase in price. I should scout other dressing rooms. Maybe I can find some good loot! As Song Jian was about to leave, he glanced unintentionally at the dressing table and noticed a flicker of light from the shattered jars ashes. Huh, theres something inside! Song Jians eyes lit up. He walked swiftly towards the porcelain jar, now reduced to a pedestal, and dug into the black ashes twice. He then pulled out a stone that shimmered with a silvery glow. It was a stone in opalescent white, semi-transparent, with a surface that was as smooth as pebbles. Engraved in the stone was the character for skill. What is this Holding the stone, Song Jian furrowed his brows. This was his first encounter with such an object, leaving him somewhat bewildered. However, the attributes of the stone soon appeared before his eyes. Sniper Skill Stone: Fatal Blow; Learning Requirements: Sniper class, Level 15; Usage effect: Once used, learn the skill, Fatal Blow. Fatal Blow: At the cost of 80% Vitality Points, deal 280% critical damage to the target, additionally, hit enemys vitals to stack extra damage on critical hits. A skill stone for snipers? This skill is a bit scary. A one-shot kill from a kilometer away must be a core skill for the sniper profession. As expected from Fatal Blow, it is indeed fatal! Song Jian was a bit astounded. This skill stone was extremely precious. With such severe damage output, it gave even Song Jian pause, fearing he might get one-shotted. As for other players with only a hundred or two hundreds of Vitality Points? I cant sell this skill even if it rots in my warehouse! Song Jian tightly clutched the skill stone. After pondering for a while, he put it into his inventory. Even though he found a valuable item, it brought little immediate benefit to Song Jian. After leaving the dressing room, he thoroughly searched all the other dressing rooms backstage of the theatre. He found a lot of food and water, as well as some ingredients for making medicine. With his portable medicine crafting station, Song Jian managed to create three high-quality Weakness Potions. Through a corridor, he pushed open a half-broken wooden door to enter a spacious front hall. As far as he could see, the hall was probably over two thousand square meters in size. There were over a thousand seats in front of the stage, although many of them were now in disrepair. Ribbit, ribbit- A series of low croaks resonated throughout the hall. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, noticing that under the seats of the hall, many monsters were sound asleep. These monsters looked like eight or nine-year-old children, dressed in simple dirty gray clothes, badly torn. Behind them were large black bat wings, making them look like giant bats. Zombie Bats, all of them are Zombie Bats! Song Jian was startled and quickly retreated. Chapter 221 - 221: Regional Plot Task Chapter 221: Regional Plot Task Translator: 549630339 Seeing so many bat-winged zombies. Song Jians heart skipped a beat, recalling the scene from that night. Even though these bat-winged zombies were level 10 elite bosses, the sight of a hundred of them flying low through the sky was absolutely terrifying. That night, Song Jian had seen numerous level 15 and even level 20 elite bosses fall under the bat-winged zombies onslaught and become their food. Just as Song Jian stepped onto the stage and prepared to retreat, he suddenly heard a cold, mechanical voice in his ear. Warning: You have entered a sensitive area, and the areas plot will begin!11 Warning: There is a Skill Book Stele in this area. Kill all the monsters in the entire theater to activate it. The stele will be available for 10 minutes, and you can purchase Skill Books that appear on it! Warning: You will automatically accept this task and cannot refuse. Fifteen seconds after accepting the task, all the monsters in the entire theater will launch an incessant offensive against you. Please be prepared! Tip: After the task starts, the entire theater will become a special structure, prohibiting other players from entering in any form and preventing you from leaving in any form until the stele appears. After 15 minutes, you can choose to leave. If you leave the special structure, the task will fail, the Skill Book Stele will disappear, and you will no longer be able to obtain this task here in the future! System: You have accepted a regional plot task, which will begin in fifteen seconds! System: Fifteen-second countdown begins: 15, 14,13, A regional plot task? Is it only available to the first person who enters here? Song Jian was puzzled. Glancing at the dense crowd of at least a hundred bat-winged zombies in the hall, he felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. Fortunately, these bat-winged zombies were only level 10 ordinary monsters, not elite bosses like the ones he had seen that night. Seeing their childlike bodies, Song Jian assumed it was because they hadnt fully grown yet. LV10 Bat-Winged Zombie (Young), Vitality Points: 550/1100, Traits: Flight, Strong Poison; Skills: Bite, Dive These bat-winged zombies were just level 10 ordinary monsters, but their attributes and skills were powerful. Although not as formidable as elite bosses, they were much stronger than regular level 10 zombies. The fifteen-second countdown ended quickly, and all the bat-winged zombies opened their blood-red eyes at the same time, staring at Song Jian. A hundred bloodthirsty red eyes stared at Song Jian, making him feel a tingling sensation on his scalp, as he slowly moved towards the backstage passageway. It was impossible for him to fight so many monsters in an open area. If he wanted to achieve victory, he had to rely on terrain. The passageway leading from the stage to the backstage could only fit two or three people side by side, giving him a distinct advantage over fighting the bat-winged zombies on the open stage. Moreover, Song Jian could retreat while fighting, and if he felt overwhelmed, he could hide in the loft he had entered the theater through. As long as he held the entrance, he could endure until the fifteen minutes were up. However, this would be his last resort. Until the very end, Song Jian wouldnt choose to hide in the loft and let the task fail. Plop! All the bat-winged zombies took to the air and attacked Song Jian. It looked like a massive wave of dark clouds rushing towards him. Seeing the swarming bat-winged zombies, Song Jians eyes lit up, and he took out a T-11 high-explosive grenade from his inventory, pulled the pin, and threw it at them. Boom! A loud explosion ripped through the crowd of bat-winged zombies, instantly sweeping away dozens of them. A large row of damage numbers appeared, creating a dizzying display. Ten-plus bat-winged zombies received critical damage, showing damage figures of over six hundred points above their heads and were instantly killed. They transformed into black ashes floating down from the sky. Many other bat-winged zombies lost half of their Vitality Points, their bodies drenched in blood and emitting painful screams. Some bat-winged zombies even caught fire, flying around in pain and causing other bat-winged zombies to stay away from their burning companions. Killing more than a dozen bat-winged zombies gave Song Jian a small boost in his Experience Points. He then took out a bottle of Weakness Potion and threw it at the nearest bat- winged zombie. Without checking the effect of the Weakness Potion, Song Jian turned and ran towards the passage behind him. What a pity. I only managed to make one high-explosive grenade. If 1 had three or five of them, it would be easy to wipe out these monsters! Furthermore, killing all these monsters would be enough to raise my level by one. Song Jian lamented as he ran. The T-11 high-explosive grenade was quite powerful, dealing 300 points of area damage to targets within a five-meter range and having a chance to inflict an additional 150 points of fire damage. If in the center of the explosion, there was a high chance of critical damage; the more densely packed the monsters, the better its effect. It was indeed a powerful tool for slaying monsters. But the success rate of crafting high-explosive grenades was low C even ten sets of materials might not guarantee the creation of one, and the materials required were numerous and challenging to gather. Otherwise, Song Jian could have mass-produced them and quickly reached the highest level possible. Upon reaching the passageway, Song Jian turned around, wielding the Guardians Sword, and stood one meter away from the entrance, waiting quietly. In no time, several bat-winged zombies covered in Weakness Potion rushed in, attacking Song Jian without hesitation. With a sudden forward thrust of the longsword in his hand, Song Jian pierced the head of the foremost bat-winged zombie, flung its lifeless body backward, and hit several others. Broken Wing Dance! With a soft shout, Song Jian lunged forward, his body slashing heavily into a bat-winged zombie covered in Weakness Potion, instantly cutting the half-health monster in half. Blood rained down on him. Buzz! A faint sound echoed, and a milky-white light shield appeared around Song Jians body, blocking the attacks of the approaching bat-winged zombies. The second stage of Broken Wing Dance was activated, and in the narrow passage, Song Jian could only move forward. At this point, he had reached the entrance of the passage, and if he continued forward, he would be in the middle of the swarm of monsters. Undaunted, he charged ahead, his longsword piercing another bat-winged zombie. Then, Song Jian leaped high into the air and struck down forcefully. With a bang, his sword smashed into a bat-winged zombies head, splitting it open like a watermelon. A shockwave spread in all directions, sweeping away the other bat-winged zombies that were within range. The damage numbers continued to rise as Song Jian retreated back into the passage. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 222 - 222: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Chapter 222: Blood Pool Summoning Skill Translator: 549690339 The Broken Wing Dance skill, featuring impressive damage, mobility, and a powerful third-stage attack that can control opponents, can paralyze anyone hit by its energy wave, throwing them into the air. Its a versatile move that can be used for both offensive and defensive tactics. Splash- Upon seeing Song Jian retreat to a backstage corridor, the bat-winged zombies swarmed in, screaming. They piled on top of one another, desperate to squeeze into the tight space. They seem to have lost any sense of self-awareness Song Jian frowned, looking at the chaotic red eyes of the bat-winged zombies, filled with fury and a thirst for blood. Attack! Song Jian advanced instead of retreating, standing his ground in the corridor. He swung his sword, chopping at the monsters rushing towards him. These creatures had claws as sharp as metal. The tips of their claws gleamed with a green light. They launched themselves from the air at a furious speed, and any neglect on Song Jians part would result in them managing to land a blow. Thud- The Vitality Points of the bat-winged zombies were slashed to zero one by one. They burned in mid-air, dissipating into a cloud of black smoke accompanied by a pitiful scream, only leaving some black ash floating in the air. Sword Finger! A three-meter-long silver sword light suddenly flashed and stabbed forward, piercing the bodies of six or seven bat-winged zombies like kebabs. Plop Plop Plop- The bodies of three bat-winged zombies exploded, turning into black smoke and breaking apart. The rest were heavily injured, struggling on the ground of the corridor, their bodies continuously emitting black smoke. Song Jian fought as he retreated, quickly killing three to four dozen bat-winged zombies. The other zombies didnt hesitate in the face of their comrades death, throwing themselves at Song Jian one after another. Despite his vitality points recovering at a rate of twenty-three per second, Song Jians vitality points kept dropping. The bat-winged zombies attacks were all highly toxic. Each hit resulted in a burning pain at the wound site. System: Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted 55 points of damage on you, with an additional 15 points of Toxic Damage; your talent skill Thick Skin has activated, reducing 12 points of damage and immunizing against the Toxic Damage. After considering your physical condition and equipment defense, the Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted a final damage of 24 points on you. System: Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted 59 points of damage on you, with an additional 15 points of Toxic Damage; your talent skill Thick Skin has activated, reducing 12 points of damage and immunizing against the Toxic Damage. After considering your physical condition and equipment defense, the Bat-Winged Zombie (Juvenile) has inflicted a final damage of 28 points on you. Such combat prompts were falling like a waterfall, startling Song Jian. His talent skill was really powerful; it immunized him against every instance of Toxic Damage. Otherwise, Song Jian would have long since retreated, instead of standing his ground in the corridor, fighting against three to four bat-winged zombies. Soon, he reached the end of the corridor, which led to a hallway lined with dressing rooms. Song Jian retreated towards the dressing room he first entered, which had a staircase to the attic. If he couldnt hold them off, he would have to retreat to the attic and block the entrance. A thick layer of black ash now covered the corridor, with more than fifty bat-winged zombies dead. Among the black ash, various glowing items floated about. These were the items dropped by the bat-winged zombies that Song Jian had no time to collect. In actuality, this quest isnt designed for solo players but for a combat squad. Only with a well-organized and fully-equipped squad could one potentially block the suicidal onslaught of so many bat-winged zombies using this corridor. But unexpectedly, Song Jian, with his extraordinary vitality recovery rate and strong attacks, couldnt go as far as a full-fledged combat squad, but he came close. Relying on his strategy of retreat and fight, he managed to eliminate nearly half of the bat-winged zombies. The rest couldnt inflict fatal damage on him. As long as he had enough time, Song Jian believed he could wipe them all out before his Vitality Points run out. The speed of his Vitality Points depletion was very slow. At this moment, Song Jian still had more than 300 Vitality Points. If it were someone else, they would have hidden in a narrow place by now. But, Song Jian had killed fifty to sixty bat-winged zombies. Phew, that was refreshing! Song Jian wiped the jet-black blood splattered on his forehead, surprisingly a smile crept onto his face. Whoosh- He was hit hard on the shoulder again. Although he was immune to the poisonous damage, the moment he was attacked, he felt a burning pain in his shoulder, as if something was scorching and corroding the wound. The durability of the Zombie Leaders Armor also appeared, its durability had now dropped to 28/56. This made Song Jian a little worried. This piece of Zombie Leaders Armor was a minor masterpiece, and its a set with gloves that came with set-increased attributes. Once the armor is damaged, not only will he lose the attributes of an upper garment but the 3-point strength attribute bonus the set provides would disappear as well. That would be somewhat unbearable. Broken Wing Dance! Seeing that the cooldown of the sword skill Broken Wing Dance had ended, Song Jian immediately released this skill. With the Devouring Belt and Frost Skeleton Necklace, as long as Song Jian didnt expend high-consuming skills like Eye Kill, his Spirit Points would consistently remain above 90%. Phew, No more, 1 must replenish some Vitality Points, otherwise, its not sustainable. Even if 1 reach the attic, they will drain me to death! After casting the skill, Song Jian retreated. He checked his Vitality Points, which had dropped from over three hundred to just over two hundred and eighty. For others, more than two hundred Vitality Points might be their total, but for Song Jian, he had already reached a very dangerous zone. Blood Pool Summoning Skill! Song Jian murmured, and a Hexagram Magic Array materialized under his feet centered around him; Whoosh- A flock of Blood Ravens flew out of the Magic Array. Average level of the thirty-odd Blood Ravens was around five. Their sudden appearance startled the bat-winged zombies. Those that were about to pounce on Song Jian also halted, but they resumed their charge at the realization of the Blood Ravens strength; Level five Blood Ravens were no match for these bat-winged zombies, plus, bat-winged zombies could fly, nullifying the only advantage Blood Ravens had. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Song Jian had not summoned the Blood Ravens to resist the bat-winged zombies C a mere few seconds distraction would suffice. The Blood Ravens were obliterated one by one by the bat-winged zombies, turning into splattered blood, dyeing the entire corridor in red. The sweet nauseating smell of blood filled the surroundings. The Blood Ravens bought Song Jian six seconds of recovery time, restoring his Vitality Points to over four hundred. As one by one the Blood Ravens were obliterated, red zombies emerged from the Hexagram Magic Array. Chapter 223 - 223: Skill Stele Chapter 223: Skill Stele Translator: 549690339 | Blood Ravens filled the sky, yet they were under siege by the bat-winged zombies. Periodic bursts of blood plasma were seen, and within the Hexagram Array, the figures of red zombies began to appear. These creatures were blood beasts called Blood Zombies, produced by the Blood Pool after being upgraded to the second level. These Blood Zombies, like the Blood Ravens, could kill monsters to level up. However, their maximum level was much higher than the Blood Ravens, reaching up to level ten. The Blood Zombies had not been around for long, so none of them had reached level ten. The highest among them was level six, while the lowest was only level three. All blood beasts would return to the Blood Pool to grow again once they died, and their levels would directly drop to level one. To regain their original levels, it would take considerable effort. T he blood beasts could level up in two ways. One was by killing monsters to gain Experience Points, and the other was through time C their levels would automatically increase over time. However, the latter method was time-consuming and greatly dependent on the level of the Blood Pool. T he Blood Zombies were considerably stronger than the Blood Ravens. As soon as they left the Magic Array, they roared and rushed towards the bat-winged zombies. Despite their lower levels, the Blood Zombies managed to fight on par with their enemies for a short period. While a Blood Raven could be defeated with two hits, each Blood Zombie would need to be hit about five or six times by the bat-winged zombies before it was killed. Song Jian smiled slightly as he watched his vitality points about to be fully restored. He then charged towards the bat-winged zombies. In just over ten seconds, the thirty Blood Zombies had been reduced to only seven or eight. Even though their vitality was drained, they had managed to buy time for Song Jian to recover. They had also managed to kill three or four of the bat-winged zombies. In contrast to the Blood Ravens, the Blood Zombies had certainly enhanced their combat power several times over. Sword Finger! Swish- A silver sword light about three meters long swept across and instantly bisected seven or eight bat-winged zombies. The bats screamed in pain and turned into black ash, sending a chill through the remaining bat-winged zombies and in the blink of an eye, Song Jian had charged into the hordes of bat-winged zombies, causing carnage. Weakness Potion! Bang! Another wealmess potion was thrown at the bat-winged zombies. As it shattered, a green powdery mist enveloped all the bat-winged zombies within six meters. The green particles seemed to burrow under their skin and entered their bodies through their mouths and nostrils. Suddenly, a greyish aura spread amongst the afflicted zombies. The potion caused thirty points of actual damage and reduced the armor defense of all enemies within its range by 35% for 65 seconds. Many bat-winged zombies turned into black ash before they could shake off the weakening effect. Kill! Kill! Kill! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In his frenzied state, Song Jian charged around the hordes of bat-winged zombies without any regard for his defense as the bat-winged zombies claws left marks on his armor. The battle lasted for half an hour, with all the Blood Zombies killed and returned to the Blood Pool. Song Jian, completely exhausted, started laughing heartily amidst the black ashes and loot scattered around. He sat on the floor, leaning on his long sword. System: You have successfully completed the regional plot task, and the evaluation of the main task has been upgraded! System: The Professional Skill Book Stele will appear in three minutes, and its appearance time is ten minutes. Please prepare! System: The Professional Skill Book Stele only exists for ten minutes and will disappear after ten minutes. During this period, you cannot leave the regional plot task area, or the stele will disappear immediately! Song Jian struggled to his feet and began picking up the spoils of the battle scattered on the ground. All these items were dropped by level-ten monsters even their materials were more valuable than those dropped by previous monsters. He continued along the corridor, collecting items all the way onto the stage. Song Jians bag was filled, six slots of his Storage Ring were also occupied, with only the green-quality Postal Bag remaining empty. Sixty-four white-quality materials, thirteen green-quality materials, three summon card of bat-winged zombies, more than six hundred Doomsday Coins, one Vampiric Scroll, one Attack Scroll, haha, its well worth it! Song Jian looked at the items in his bag and an excited look flashed across his face. White-quality materials of the same type could occupy one slot, while green-quality materials had to be separately stored from the white ones, even if they were of the same type. This was why Song Jians bag was full. The summon cards of bat-winged zombies occupied one slot, and the Vampiric Scroll and Attack Scroll each took up one slot. After picking up the loot, Song Jian went to the spacious stage. At this point, countless shimmering dots of light, like fireflies, were dancing in the air, continuously merging towards the center to form a light pillar more than three meters high. The light pillar was emitting a soft glow, which got brighter as more dots of light joined. Looking at the time, two minutes had passed, and the Professional Skill Book Stele was about to appear. As more and more light converged on rhe pillar, it grew brighter and more intense. Eventually, Song Jian had to cover his eyes to avoid being blinded. Soon, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: The Professional Skill Book Stele has appeared, please select and purchase quickly. The stele will disappear in ten minutes! The light vanished in an instant, and Song Jian lowered his hand. Before him stood a three-meter tall cyan stele. This stele, carved from cyan stone, was wider at the bottom and tapered upward with complex magical patterns on its surface. Energy was flowing through these patterns, flickering in and out of sight. Song Jian stepped forward quickly, reached out his right hand and touched the surface of the stele. Instantly, a three by three grid appeared before his eyes. Each grid was occupied by a skill book. Song Jian had a cheerful smile on his face as he carefully looked at the contents of the nine skill books. The Professional Skill Book Stele was essentially a hidden store that only sold skill books for various professions. These books included skills for over ten thousand professions, from unique to common, each with dozens of skills. Finding a skill book for ones own profession from the vast number of skills was like finding a needle in a haystack. Soon, the smile on Song Jians face gradually faded and he looked somewhat distressed. Chapter 224 - 224 Rapid Sword Chapter 224: Rapid Sword Translator: 549690339 These are all skill books for other professions! After scanning the nine squares carefully, Song Jian couldnt help but frown. These nine skill books were: Warriors Fierce Strike, Holy Shields Charge Shield Strike, Demon Hunters Night Vision, Shamans Bloodthirst, Archers Triple Shot, Demolition Mans Fast Placement, Elemental Mages Great Fireball, Genetic Warriors Bloodline Potential, Wolf Riders Beast Perception. Not a single one was about Swordman or Sword Controller. Song Jian felt quite disappointed. He had put in so much effort to complete the regional task, but the reward, the skill book in the stone tablet, didnt contain a single book he could use. He couldnt help but think System, are you joking with me? Although these skill books were pricey, and with Song Jians current wealth, he could only afford three or four of them. But, if he were to put these books on the market, theyd fetch a return of multiple times their original cost. Even so, he still felt frustrated. Just then, a system notification appeared in front of Song Jian; System: You have completed the regional plot task and received the right to reconfigure the skill book. The system detects a silver quality skill stone in your inventory. By adding the skill stone, the quality of the next skill book reset can be improved. I have a chance for reconfiguration? Song Jians eyes lit up, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart. The last bit about adding a skill stone made Song Jian hesitate. The skill stone in his inventory was of silver quality and seemed to be a core skill for a sniper. If he wasted it and the value of the skill book obtained was less than the value of the skill stone, wouldnt he be losing out? It wasnt a small decision, considering Song Jians current wealth, he wouldnt be able to buy many skill books. After struggling for a while, Song Jian gritted his teeth and took out the silver quality skill stone. Ill take the risk. Replace it! A silver light flashed, and the nine squares kept changing rapidly. At the same time, the skill stone in Song Jians hands turned into a stream of light and flew into the nine squares. Soon, each of the nine squares released a silver light simultaneously. What, have the nine skill books been promoted to silver quality? Song Jian was dumbstruck, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the sky right on top of his head. Damn, Im short of money! At this moment, Song Jian suddenly remembered the Doomsday Coins in his inventory. He only had a few thousand coins. With this small amount of money, the most he could afford was probably just one silver-quality skill book. It seemed like he was going to take a loss this time! If 1 had known Wait, system, are you playing with me? Song Jian sighed heavily, looking as if he was wronged. Soon, the changes in the nine squares stopped, and nine skill books, each emitting a silver light, appeared before Song Jian. Enhanced Stealth, Overlords Lifting Ceremony, Backfire Gun, Fear Technique Song Jian nervously went through the books. These skills were all of silver quality and appeared to be core skills of their respective professions. They were extremely powerful. Finally, Song Jians eyes lit up, Rapid Sword! Finally, amongst the nine skill books, a Sword Controller skill appeared. Skill Book: Rapid Sword, after use, you can master the Rapid Sword skill. User requirement: Sword Controller. Song Jian checked the price of this book and almost cried out loud; If 1 buy this book, 1 will only have one Doomsday Coin left in my pocket. System, are you determining prices based on how much money 1 have? Song Jian blurted out. The price was indeed very eccentric C both whole and fractional values. It felt like the price was chosen randomly! After purchasing the book and looking at the silver light emanating from it, Song Jian immediately chose to use it. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immediately, the skill book turned into a silver light and entered Song Jians forehead. Rapid Sword(Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After activation, the speed of using sword-type weapons increases by 35%, this effect lasts for 5 seconds, skill cooldown time: 60 seconds; This skill was simple and brutal. It simply increased ones attack speed. However, the extent of the improvement was astonishing. A 35% increase in attack speed meant that if previously three slices could be made, now four could be accomplished. Why was the Evil Warding Sword Skill so powerful? Why was the Sunflower Treasure Book the top martial arts book in the world? Wasnt it because they were fast? Before the other side could react, you could already kill them. How would they defend against that? Among all martial arts skills, any defence can be broken, except for speed! Hey, is the cooldown time of Rapid Sword a bit too long? 1 minute for just 5 seconds of action. Will 1 be called Fast Gun, or rather, Fast Sword in the future? Oh right, this should be considered a form of Sword Skill, right? Song Jian suddenly remembered, and quickly opened the task bar to check the main task. Alright, alright! Song Jian was relieved. The main task indicated that he has acquired three sets of sword skills. It seemed like Rapid Sword was also included in the list of the main tasks sword skill requirement. After activating the Rapid Sword effect for a try, Song Jian swung his long sword, and indeed, his attack speed was much faster. The Broken Wing Dance skill, which had a three-stage attack, each stage had a speed-enhancing effect. With the addition of Rapid Sword, the power of the Broken Wing Dance was significantly increased. He cast a regretful look at the other eight skill books on the Skill Stone Stele. These were all silver-quality skills. If he could buy them all and resell them on the radio, he could earn at least tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. What a pity! After 10 minutes, the Stele began to emit a white light again. When the light reached its peak, the Stele turned into a pillar of light, and then the pillar of light turned into countless crystalline light points. The light points then slowly vanished. The entire process was the exact opposite of the appearance of the Stele. Just then, Song Jian heard a faint voice from outside. Master Lin, I just saw lights glittering inside this theater. There must be something good, lets search carefully, maybe well find something unexpected. Be careful, many monsters are reported here, and they move in groups. Last time a squad rushed in recklessly and was completely wiped out! Dont be afraid, well just lure those monsters out if need be. You all saw the light just now, didnt you? If youre scared of death, you wouldnt crave treasures! Song Jian saw several faint figures moving around the window. It seemed that they had seen the disappearing light from the Stele earlier and wanted to explore inside. Not wanting to run into these players, Song Jian set off towards the backstage, planning to return the same way he came. However, at this moment, a crisp shattering sound came from behind him. The players had smashed the window of the theater and were about to jump in. Master Lin, theres someone in the theater. I just saw someone running backstage! One man standing by the window shouted. Chapter 225 - 225: Goblin Merchant Chapter 225: Goblin Merchant Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing that someone was actually inside the theater, Lin Dongs face darkened. The sudden burst of light from the theater had attracted one of their team members who had been out hunting monsters in the street. The others hadnt noticed the theater, but an archer resting and recovering his Vitality Points caught a glimpse of the light and called out loudly. Lin Dongs team consisted of five people, and upon seeing the light in the theater, they thought it might be some kind of treasure. They quickly abandoned their monster hunting in the street and began to surround the theater. In fact, this theater in the Level-io monster area was quite well-known. Previously, a team of three had tried to enter it to search for supplies, only to attract hundreds of Level-io monsters. Needless to say, the three-person team was wiped out, but other players witnessed the spectacle of monsters pouring out of the theater as well. As a result, the danger of the theater began to spread among the players, and in this Level-10 zone, it soon became an off-limits area. However, it wasnt long before people realized that as long as they didnt enter the theater itself, even yelling at the top of their lungs nearby wouldnt attract the attention of the monsters inside. Gradually, the theater began to be ignored by the players. At first, Lin Dong and his team were a bit hesitant, considering the sheer number of monsters inside. In the end, they couldnt resist the temptation. The plan was to have the person who smashed the glass draw all the monsters, and the rest of the team would enter the theater to search for treasure. The team member chosen to attract the monsters was a thief, who had a strong forced stealth skill. Just like the old temporary teammate of Song Jian, Lin Sheng. Even in battle, he could instantly enter stealth mode. Furthermore, the thief profession also had an Acceleration Skill, so as long as he was careful, even if all the monsters from the theater were drawn out, he wouldnt necessarily die. As long as he hid in a corner, the monsters would not find him and naturally return to the theater. By that time, Lin Dong and his team would have completed their search. Just as the thief broke the glass, he saw Song Jian running from the stage towards the backstage, and the stage was filled with slowly dissipating sparkling light points, indicating that the treasure had already been taken. He immediately began to yell in desperation. Lin Dong and the others were initially hiding in a shop across the street, waiting for the thief to attract the monsters so they could enter the theater. Yet, when they heard the thiefs sudden cry, they were startled and rushed over. Big Mouth, what are you shouting for? Theres someone inside? How is that possible? The archer who had first noticed the theaters light asked incredulously. The theater was filled with a swarm of monsters; who would dare to go inside and court death? The monsters inside are gone. I just saw the stage covered with light spots, which have now disappeared. The light that appeared earlier must have come from the stage; the treasure must have been taken by that person, the thief insisted anxiously. Everyone turned to look at Lin Dong. Lets go in and take a look! Lin Dong took the lead, jumping through the window and charging towards the backstage. The five of them chased after him, only to find that the person had already vanished when they reached the backstage. Split up and search. 1 dont believe it! Big Mouth, go guard the passage. Theres only one entrance and exit to this theater unless that person can fly! Lin Dong looked at the row of dressing rooms, his expression turning ugly. Master Lin, look at the black ash on the ground. Could it be that all the monsters here have been killed by that person? One of them carefully examined the ground Impossible! There were hundreds of Level-io monsters. That person isnt a god; how could they kill so many monsters? Master Lin immediately refuted. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The thief stealthily walked towards the passage in the back, and the remaining four scattered to search the dressing rooms one by one. Master Lin, it seems like someone has searched through these dressing rooms! Someone shouted. Master Lin, someone has searched here too! Lin Dongs face grew darker and darker. This was a chance encounter they had just barely missed, and he couldnt accept it. Master Lin, I found an attic here! It seems like it can lead outside! Suddenly, a team member called out. Lin Dongs expression changed, and he hurriedly rushed towards the last dressing room. Climbing the stairs in the dressing room to the attic, Lin Dong looked at the gaping skylight above him and stomped his foot in frustration. At this time, Song Jian had already left the area and had headed to another street to hunt monsters. Having killed hundreds of monsters in the theater, his experience points for Level n had already reached 91%, and he would soon level up to Level 12. The only disadvantage of hunting monsters during the day was that he had to find them himself. These monsters were hiding in nooks and crannies, making them time-consuming and difficult to find. Since real alliance guilds hadnt yet appeared, many players were forming small groups to hunt monsters together. To find a monster, they had to pull it into the sunlight. Under the sun, the monsters defense and attack would decrease, and their movements would become somewhat slower, making them much easier to kill. After all, everyone had only one life, and most people chose safety first. But Song Jian didnt need to go through so much trouble since he could now completely crush monsters of the same level. A 35% increase in attack speed was no joke. Even merely using his basic attack, he could stand toe-to-toe with Level-10 monsters without any fear. In just over half an hour, over thirty monsters had died at the hands of Song Jian. However, the duration was mainly because it took a lot of time to find them. Following the road, Song Jian turned into a dark alley, where he faintly heard the roar of monsters. He walked more than a hundred meters down the alley and saw five Level-10 mutant zombies. It seemed that they were surrounded and fighting over something. You ugly creatures, leave me alone! I only have one piece of wild boar meat left, God, who will save me! Dont come any closer, fine, Ill give you one more piece. This really is my last piece! Im giving them all to you, really! Dont come any closer A sharp voice emerged from the group of zombies, sounding desperate and furious. Are these monsters attacking an NPC? Song Jian was surprised to discover that in front of the five zombies, a creature no taller than the thigh of an adult was carrying a large bag and constantly yelling. This creature had pale green skin, long ears, deep-set eyes, and a high, prominent nose. It was wearing a simple gray hemp garment and carried a package on its shoulder almost the same size as its body. The packages surface was covered with patches, making it look very worn. LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan: Vitality Points 1000/1000, Spirit Points 500/500; Traits: Stingy, Super-Speed; Skills: Miserly, You Cant Catch Me! Title: Miser. The five mutant zombies kept approaching, and whenever they were about to pounce on the Goblin Merchant, he took out a fresh piece of pork from his bag and threw it at them. Chapter 226 - 226: Rescue Mission Chapter 226: Rescue Mission Translator: 549690339 Clank- Song Jian unwittingly kicked an empty can in the alley, emitting a slight sound. The sound was soft to mutant zombies, but was noticed by the goblin merchant ahead. All, human, its great to run into a human at this time. It seems the revered Goblin God is watching over his faithful followers. I will definitely offer five Doomsday Coins when 1 return No, lets make it three, I will definitely offer three Doomsday Coins to thank the Goblin God! The goblin merchant, wearing a relieved smile like he had survived a disaster, shouted with excitement. Just then, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan has issued you a rescue mission: Kill the mutant zombies besieging him and get him out of danger! Task Requirement: Kill the five mutant zombies besieging the Goblin Merchant, Count: 0/5; Task Reward: Greatly increase intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan, and receive a 9.99% discount on any purchase from him! Failure Penalty: Greatly decrease intimacy with Goblin Merchant C Canaan; Human Ah, a respected Gods Beloved, please help, I cant hold off these monsters any longer! Canaan the goblin merchant stared at Song Jian, his eyes sparkling as he shouted loudly. 9.99% off, can you be any more stingy? Song Jian, somewhat helpless, raised his hand and directly chose to reject! This goblin merchant was shouting loudly, but his vitality points seemed untouched. The fresh pork he pulled out from his bag seemed to have a strong attraction for the mutant zombies. Throwing it out, he was immediately beset by five mutant zombies, who abandoned their pursuit of him. But the alley was too narrow C five mutant zombies blocked the path. Even with the goblin merchants small stature, there was no way of escaping. Wont shed a tear until he sees the coffin, the little dwarf isnt being genuine! Song Jian sighed and stood still, quietly watching the five mutant zombies tearing at a piece of pork the size of a palm. This small piece of pork couldnt satisfy the five mutant zombies. They were always hungry and a piece of pork this size could not delay them for long. Oh, God, you robbers, dont come here, do not come here! Damn, alright, okay, Ill give you another piece of meat, this is really the last piece, youve eaten eight pieces of my fresh pork, arent you full yet? Why are you so greedy? Goblin God, please punish these greedy monsters! With trembling hands, Canaan pulled another piece of meat from his bag and threw it at the five mutant zombies; Canaan was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief when the zombies started fighting over the meat and stopped paying attention to him. He began to retreat slowly. This alley was a dead-end. Otherwise, the goblin merchant would have run away by now. Song Jian was not in a hurry and slowly followed the five zombies. After Song Jian rejected the temporary task issued by Canaan, the green-skinned dwarf looked at Song Jian with surprise and muttered, Whats going on? This Gods Beloved actually rejected my mission. Isnt it strange that these guys usually jump at the sight of a mission like a rabid dog at pig shit? Obviously, the goblin merchant Canaan was used to dealing with players. He knew their habits, preferred to issue missions with incredibly low rewards, and get players to do his bidding. Every time, he would trick players into running around in circles, taking complete advantage of them, which gave him great satisfaction. In fact, those players who accepted the tasks issued by the goblin merchant Canaan were not stupid. Every time they entered the game and successfully completed a temporary mission, their main mission was upgraded and they received other rewards. Replenishing their vitality points faster is what all players seek C the faster their vitality is replenished, the less likely they are to die. Moreover, the difficulty level of the missions issued by this goblin merchant was not high and could be easily completed. Therefore, what the players cared about was actually the evaluation of the main mission. As for the small rewards offered by the goblin merchant, few players even bothered about them. However, Song Jian was not willing to take this loss. He even wished that the five mutant zombies would kill the goblin merchant. His gaze was always on the big bag carried by the goblin merchant. That bag couldnt be full of meat, could it? Song Jian wondered. Okay, okay, greedy human, you win. I will satisfy you, accept my mission. You will get the friendship of the Goblin Clan! Canaan shouted. System: LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan has issued you a rescue mission: Kill the mutant zombies besieging him and get him out of danger! Task Requirement: Kill the five mutant zombies besieging the Goblin Merchant, Count: 0/5; Task Reward: Unlock the reputation of the Goblin Clan, greatly increase intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan, and receive a 10% discount on any purchase from him! Failure Penalty: Your reputation with the Goblin Clan will decrease to indifferent, and your intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan will greatly decrease; Goblin Clan reputation? Song Jian was taken aback: Is it difficult to earn a reputation with this money-grubbing race? Whats the use? Also, a 10% discount is such a cliched supermarket promotion C dont embarrass yourself, you stingy little green skin! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The original price of something worth thirty being raised to three hundred and then offered at a 10% discount was a trick Song Jian was well aware of. Reject! Song Jian coldly looked at the goblin merchant Canaan. This green dwarf wasnt going to part with the good stuff until the very last moment. After all, when the five mutant zombies finished him off, Song Jian would still get his big bag. Perhaps he might get even more stuff. What was the hurry? While Canaan the goblin merchant was retreating, throwing out meat as he went, he finally backed up against the wall at the end of the twenty-meter-long alley. Looking at the two-meter-high wall, Canaans face showed a look of despair. Damn it, I sold the last jumping device at a high price, otherwise Canaan said resentfully. His hand froze when he reached back into the bag again, and a look of distress crossed his face. Song Jians lips curved up slightly.. Out of meat now, huh! Chapter 227 - 227: Don’t Leave Chapter 227: Dont Leave Translator: 549690339 The fresh pork from Goblin merchant Canaans bag was all used up. It was unlikely it would carry fresh pork in its bag forever. The few pieces thrown out may have been its own rations. After all, he was a goblin merchant, not a goblin pork merchant. Ah, dont hit me, dont bite me, dont eat me, my meat tastes terrible, you hateful monsters! Without the attraction of fresh pork, five mutant zombies shambled towards the goblin merchant, constantly attacking it. What puzzled Song Jian was this Goblin merchant seemed to have no power to fight back. He seemed to have no combat power, only knowing how to dodge and wave his arms randomly. What a waste of your level fifteen! Song Jian shook his head speechlessly. This goblin merchant was five levels higher than these monsters. If a level fifteen player was similarly bullied by five level ten ordinary mutant zombies, they probably wouldnt be able to lift their heads. What surprised Song Jian even more was the goblin merchants defense or evasion attributes were extremely high. The zombies attacks could only forcibly reduce its Vitality Points by one each time, sometimes even resulting in a MISS. Clearly, these five mutant zombies could not break the defense of the goblin merchant. Damn it, this human is too cunning! The goblin merchant warded off the mutant zombies attacks while staring at Song Jian, who stood not far away with his arms folded. Human, my bag is a companion equipment. Once I die, the bag and all the items in it will be completely destroyed by the power of time and space! The goblin merchant shouted. Companion equipment? Song Jians expression changed; this was the first time he had heard of this type of equipment. What is a companion equipment? Song Jian curiously asked. Human, 1 would like to explain to you what a companion equipment is, but now, is this really the right time? Goblin merchant Canaan shouted in anger. I think its quite suitable. You have so much vitality, you couldnt die anytime soon. Why not we have a chat? Maybe if we enjoy our conversation, 1 may help you kill these five monsters? Song Jian shrugged and said casually. Companion Equipment, that is the Growth Equipment spoken in your Gods devotees terms. Once obtained, it is bound to the owners bloodline, growing with the enhancement of the owners level, it is a piece of equipment that can grow with people. Once the owner dies, this equipment will also shatter, sharing life and death with the owner! Goblin merchant Canaan didnt hesitate and quickly explained. Such equipment also has a cap, which is the ceiling mentioned in your Gods devotees terms, and normal growth equipment can only grow to the silver or gold quality at most, and thats the limit. Only a few companion equipment can grow with the owner for a lifetime, reaching the highest epic level, or even legendary level. Some people even say that there are companion equipment that grows into artifacts, but no one has ever seen it! Now I have told you all I know, can you please take action? Goblin merchant Canaan held his head to block the attack of the mutant zombie and shouted. So thats how it is. Thank you for the explanation. But if you want me to save you, you have got to bleed money. You have to at least give me a piece of equipment. Song Jian said with a laugh. Blackmail! This is outright blackmail, you, you Goblin Merchant Canaan roared angrily, his eyes filled with a hateful look. Trying to get a piece of equipment from it for free was like cutting a piece of meat from its body, which was something it could not tolerate. Dream on, human, this is impossible. We, the Goblin clan, have never given anything for free! Goblin merchant Canaan yelled. Is that so? Then Ill wait a little longer Song Jian said indifferently. Not only did the mutant zombies scratch with their claws, but they also gnawed at their targets. In no time at all, billowing tooth marks appeared on the goblin merchants arms. After ten minutes, the goblin merchants vitality points had dropped by more than a hundred, but it still clenched its teeth in resistance, staring at Song Jian with eyes full of anger. Song Jian was nonchalant. The zombies hate values were firmly locked onto the goblin merchant due to the fresh pork. Even if Song Jian walked up to them, they probably wouldnt attack him. Half an hour later, the goblin merchants vitality points had dropped by more than three hundred, nearly halving them. At this point, a touch of panic appeared on its face. It seemed to want to plead for mercy. It opened its mouth, but in the end, it didnt make any sound; it persevered with gritted teeth. 55%, 50%, 40%, 30% After more than an hour, Song Jian was getting a bit impatient. Even when hunting monsters, he could have killed a few dozen level ten monsters in such a long time. The spoils of war might even be more than this task reward. Hmph, youre still not coming to your senses! Seeing the goblin merchants vitality points fall below 30%, Song Jian coldly uttered a sentence then turned to leave. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Song Jian actually turned and left, the goblin merchant started panicking. Dont go, dont go, and Gods devotee, please dont leave. Save me, Ill give you a handsome reward. We, the Goblin clan, keep our promises! The Goblin merchant Canaan started begging. A smile appeared on Song Jians face. He waited for over an hour; even though he was a bit impatient he wouldnt give up easily. The reason he turned around and pretended to leave was merely to put some mental pressure on this little green goblin. Are these your words? Song Jian turned around, a serious look on his face as he stared at the goblin merchant and said, 1 will pick an item at random from your bag. If you dont agree, then forget it! What, pick one item at will? The Goblin merchants face changed and he began to hesitate. But seeing Song Jian turning to leave, he quickly agreed, Okay, okay, no problem. You can pick one item from my bag as your reward! System: LV15 Goblin Merchant C Canaan is issuing you a rescue mission: Kill the besieging mutant zombies and free him from the dangerous situation! Mission requirements: Kill the five mutant zombies besieging the Goblin Merchant. Number: 0/5. Mission rewards: Greatly increase intimacy with Goblin Merchant C Canaan and randomly select an item from the Goblin Merchants merchant bag! Failure penalty: Reputation with the Goblin Clan will drop to hatred, and you will be hunted by the Goblin Clan! The intimacy with the Goblin Merchant C Canaan will be greatly reduced, and all Goblin Merchants will refuse to trade with you from then on! Chapter 228 - 228: We Have A Contract Chapter 228: We Have A Contract Translator: 549690339 Song Jian carefully read the content of the temporary task, and when he saw the failure penalty, he couldnt help but look up at the Goblin merchant Canaan. This little green-skinned dwarf was quite ruthless! Accept! Song Jian chose to accept the temporary task, and Canaan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a smile on his face, but a cunning look flashed in his eyes. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian held his long sword and rushed towards the five mutated zombies. With a 35% increased attack speed, the first segment of the Broken Wing Dances sprint was almost like teleportation. In the blink of an eye, the long sword had already struck a mutated zombies body. Before it could react, the second segment of the attack had landed on it. Roar- The mutated zombie roared angrily, turning around and extending its withered arm towards Song Jian. Its two palms had nails that shimmered with a metallic cold light, and there was a faint green trace on them. Before it could make a move, the third segment of the Broken Wing Dances attack arrived; Song Jian leapt high, and his long sword struck downwards. With a boom, the long sword cleaved the head of the mutated zombie, killing it instantly. A wave of air erupted from Song Jians long sword, spreading in all directions. Any monster touched by it lost control of their body, and the remaining four mutated zombies were sent floating by the air wave, with eighty-some damage numbers popping over their heads. Sword Finger! Before they could land, a silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies, leaving deep sword marks on them. System: Combat Combo +1, targets damage received increased by 110%. Seeing this system prompt, Song Jian was stunned. Combat combo? What the hell is that?! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Song Jian was momentarily distracted, the four mutated zombies fell heavily to the ground, with over a hundred damage numbers popping over their heads. Swipe, swipe, swipe C Before they could get up from the ground, Song Jians long sword struck their bodies. Even with a normal attack, once Invisible Sword Qi was attached, it could cause considerable damage to these level ten ordinary monsters. Swipe- The cooldown of Sword Finger was extremely short, only five seconds. By the time the four mutated zombies got up, the five seconds had passed. A silver sword light burst forth, sweeping across the bodies of the four mutated zombies. When it swept across the waist of the fourth mutated zombie, there was a crack sound, and it was directly cut in half at the waist. Its foul-smelling intestines spilled onto the ground. This half-mutated zombie didnt die after being cut at the waist, and it let out a low growl as it crawled towards Song Jian with both hands. The smell of the mutated zombies guts was unbearable, so Song Jian covered his nose and retreated a few steps. He stomped his right foot hard, and suddenly a sharp, tooth-like energy condensed at his foot, emitting a piercing sound as it flew towards the nearest mutated zombie. There was no requirement for the Earth Teeth Assault skill to be triggered by hand, as it could be used with any part of the body. Even if Song Jian sat on the ground with his butt, as long as he thought about it, he could trigger the skill. Song Jian realized that every time he bent down to trigger the Earth Teeth Assault skill with his hand, it would be about one second slower. Triggering it with his foot was much faster. Bang- The mutated zombie closest to Song Jian was hit by this attack, its Vitality Points were emptied, its legs broke with a snap, and it lay weakly on the ground, turning into a lump of black ash. Only two half-zombies remained, both with low vitality. Song Jian wielded his sword and quickly harvested their Vitality Points. System: You have completed the temporary rescue mission issued by the Goblin merchant Canaan: Kill the mutated zombies surrounding him! System: Your intimacy with the Goblin merchant Canaan has greatly increased! System: You have the right to choose any item from the Goblin merchant Canaans merchant package! Hahaha, thank you, my friend, respected blessed one! It was you who saved me from these monsters. 1 praise you, and our friendship shall be like a surging river, endless, and also like The Goblin merchant Canaan opened his tooth-marked arms, walked towards Song Jian as if trying to embrace him, but with Canaans height, he could probably only embrace Song Jians thigh! Wheres my reward? Song Jian interrupted him, asking directly. The Goblin merchant paused, looking at Song Jians cold face, as if he wasnt interested in his embrace. Canaans outstretched arms seemed awkward and didnt know where to put them. Sheepishly lowering his arms, he placed the large package behind him in front of Song Jian. The Goblin merchant Canaan generously said, My friend, you saved my life. The Goblin Clan always keeps its promises and wont betray its friends. You can pick anything from my merchant package, take any item you like, and choose any two No, you can pick one item as my thanks to you! Song Jian nodded to the Goblin merchant Canaan with satisfaction, squatted down, and began to pick items from Canaans merchant package. In no time, Song Jian raised his head with a gloomy face, and asked indifferently, This is what you intended to sell? Youve come all this way to this monster-infested city just to sell this garbage? Hearing Song Jian call the items in his package garbage, the Goblin merchants face darkened, and he angrily shouted, Garbage? You dare to say that the great Goblin merchant Canaans items are garbage? Oh my god, Goblin god, this is the most vicious personal attack on me, Canaan! I am a great Goblin merchant, and the items I sell are valuable treasures. My reputation is known throughout the entire continent uh, along the entire west coast, and many people are proud to be able to buy my merchandise! I want you to apologize, friend. These items may not seem useful, but they actually are uh, cough, cough, just pick one, we have a contract, after all! In the end, it seemed that even the Goblin merchant Canaan was a little embarrassed. His initially angry expression gradually became unnatural under Song Jians emotionless gaze. In the end, he just looked up at the sky with a stubborn, pig-headed gaze. Of course, Song Jian would not believe that this Goblin merchant only sold garbage. He must have good things hidden somewhere on him! There were quite a few items in his package, dozens of them, but their quality was disastrously low. Most of them were actually gray-quality items, with only a handful of white-glowing items. Song Jian did not carefully check the attributes of these items. Just looking at the light they emitted, he felt his heart turn cold. Seeing the Goblin merchants expression that seemed to say we have a contract, and we must abide by it, Song Jian was momentarily lost for words! Youre a tough one! After gritting his teeth, Song Jian started to carefully check the items in the Goblin merchants package. Chapter 229 - 229: Is My Face Clean? Chapter 229: Is My Face Clean? Translator: 549690339 Huh, these items Song Jian looks at the myriad of items in front of him, a surprised expression graces his face. The items that the goblin merchant had brought out were mostly of junk quality, but surprisingly, these items had the attribute of Take out of the game: Yes. That is to say, these items, mostly, can be brought out of the game into the real world. Thus, Song Jians interest is piqued greatly. He knows that his two pieces of jewelry, while also classified as junk, resulted in millions of benefits for him in the real world. However, this isnt to say that all items that can be taken out of the game are useful. Some are worthless, applying no worth or use even if taken out of the game. After sifting through them for quite a while, Song Jian picked out a white-quality stone. He told the goblin merchant Canaan, This one is my choice! Control Guardian (White): Consumable, use effect: deploys a guardian that can monitor a nearby area, this item will reveal invisible entities and creatures around it, simultaneously, it can also monitor sounds and images in the immediate vicinity. The range of effect is 10 meters and the scope of monitoring is 500 meters. Guardian Duration: 3 days. Item Quantity: 3/3; Can be taken out of the game: Yes. This item could be considered the bane of all rogues, almost all of their initial skills require them to be stealthed. The moment a control guardian is deployed nearby, any rogue entering within a ten-meter radius will be revealed. Furthermore, it can listen and record nearby sounds and scenes. It can be used in the real world as a bugging device, making it one of the more valuable items amongst those displayed. Hmm, a wise choice indeed. This is an unused control guardian, brand new The goblin merchant Canaan stared at the control guardian in Song Jians hand while touching his chin, his face displaying a slight trace of pain. Alright, now that the task is completed, 1 should get going. So, farewell and may your business prosper! Song Jian waved at the goblin merchant Canaan and turned to leave. My friend, dont you intend to buy some items from me? You must know, I am a merchant after all Canaan slightly packed up his big bundle, slung it over his shoulder, and said to Song Jian. Figures, youve hidden all the good stuff, havent you! Song Jians eyes narrowed, a cold, murderous intent arose within him. Apologies, my friend, contract, contract! We did sign a contract, you only asked to pick an item from my big bundle Canaan, the goblin merchant wiped his sweat, speaking urgently. Very well, let me take a look. What good stuff do you have? He was about to refuse, as Song Jian didnt have a penny to his name, he had spent all his money on the skill Rapid Sword. However, on second thought, it didnt cost anything to look. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to find out where this green skinned dwarf hid his good stuff. Seeing the potential for business, Canaan was naturally delighted. He lightly stroked his right hand with his left, and in a flash of faint blue light, rather ancient looking rings appeared on three of his fingers. Damn, Storage Rings, I should have guessed! Song Jian cursed quietly to himself, he himself possessed a Storage Ring. As a merchant, how could Canaan not possess a similar storage equipment? The items within the three Storage Rings were displayed to Song Jian. Upon seeing them, his expression turned even grimmer. This goblin in front of him had indeed hidden the good stuff. The first ring stored all sorts of potions, from miniature healing potions and miniature spiritual recovery potions, to advanced healing potions and advanced spiritual recovery potions, to attribute-enhancing potions, and vitality points and spirit points enhancement potions, it had everything. There were even potions like the Weakness Potion, which could add negative effects to targets. The second ring contained numerous fighting scrolls, similar to the Vampiric Scroll and Attack Scroll in his bundle. They could be used during fights. Besides, there were many formidable scrolls like the Thunder Web Scroll, Flame Scroll, and Deadly Poison Scroll, etc. The third ring kept some equipment. All of the gear were at least level 10 with green quality. Among them, the highest quality items were three silver-level weapons: a long sword, a machete, and a spear. The long sword was a double-handed sword which wasnt suitable for Song Jian. The machete was single-handed, and the spear was a tyrant spear, merely the strength attribute required to use it was over 25 points; Is that all? Song Jian asked with a hint of dissatisfaction. The goblin merchant glanced at Song Jian, hesitating, under Song Jians gaze, the Goblin Merchant gave a forced smile and said, Of course theres more! As he spoke, the goblin merchant reached around his waist. A blue light flickered and revealed that his belt was also a storage item. Another interface appeared before Song Jian, surprisingly storing numerous skills, and the lowest quality was of a blue level. Sss, so many skills? A surprised look flashed in Song Jians eyes. Roughly seventy to eighty types of skills were stored in it, and over ten of those belonged to the swordsmanship category. Song Jian had the urge to rob the merchant! This goblin merchant had no offensive capabilities. Even a few level ten mutated zombies could corner him in an alley and pound him to death. If he was to do it himself, his chances of success were quite high. Seeing the malicious look in Song Jians eyes, the face of the Goblin merchant Canaan turned grim. He cautiously said to Song Jian, Dont think Im defenceless. 1 do have a trump card. Oh, you have a trump card? You were about to be killed earlier and 1 didnt see you pulling out your trump card, Song Jian snorted at the merchants claim. If it werent for his involvement, the green-skinned dwarf would probably be dead by now. Hmph, what do you think this is? Canaan pulled out a scroll and showed it to Song Jian. Town Return Scroll (Special) C Effect: Transports the user to a previously marked city. Requirements: none. Can be Taken out of the game: yes. A Town Return Scroll? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. He didnt expect this dwarf had such a valuable item in his possession. It was a life-saving artifact. Where did you pull that scroll from? A thought suddenly passed through Song Jians mind. He recalled Canaans movements from earlier. The scroll he held was not taken from the big bag, nor from the Storage Rings or the Storage Belt. This green-skinned dwarf has another storage item! Song Jian glanced at Canaan, realizing the truth. Why didnt you use it earlier? Song Jian maliciously asked. Do you think I came to this abandoned city for business? I have a mission. 1 need to Just as Canaan was speaking, he suddenly stopped, took a glance at Song Jian and snorted, In any case, just dont set your sights on me. Look, do you need any of these items? If you buy in bulk, I can even offer you a discount! Do you see any dirt on my face, is it clean? Song Jian asked out of the blue. Canaan was taken aback. After closely inspecting Song Jians face, he responded with confusion, Its very clean, theres nothing there. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My pockets are even cleaner than my face! Song Jian announced, spared Canaan a glance, and then turned to head towards the alley entrance. Chapter 230 - 230 Kantelu Ruins Chapter 230: Kantelu Ruins Translator: 549690339 Gazing at Song Jians retreating figure, Canaan was momentarily stunned, followed by a flurry of expressions crossing his face, leaving him at a loss for words. Hey, 1 say, dont go. I have a hiring task here. Are you interested? Canaan suddenly shouted towards Song Jians retreating figure. Hiring task? Song Jian paused, stopped in his tracks, and turned around to ask, What hiring task? I need to go to the Kantelu Ruins, but there could be some minor dangers along the way. I need a powerful companion! The Canaan Goblin Merchant said, I dont know if youre willing to accompany me. Of course, Ill pay you. You can check my Before Goblin Merchant Canaan finished talking, Song Jian interrupted directly, Choose any Skill Book from your collection of swordsman skills, and I will accept your hiring task. Moreover, for your safety, 1 need you to provide me with the reward for the task in advance! How can that be? You havent escorted me yet, how can I give you the reward in advance? What if you run away after taking the reward? What if, what if the Goblin Merchants eyes darted around nervously, looking completely flustered. Well, whatever. The highest quality of your sword skill books is just a blue-quality skill. As for the Kantelu Ruins you mentioned, just from the name we can tell its not a friendly place. We dont know what level the monsters inside are, and you have no fighting power. Escorting you might even cost me my life. So, if you dont consent, dont bother with the task. Even if you offer, ill refuse! Song Jian said with an indifferent demeanor. But, but Canaan stammered anxiously. Although he was prepared for what lay ahead in the abandoned city, the number of monsters turned out to exceed his expectations. Despite having treasures that can reduce monster perception and provide invisibility, Canaan was cornered by a zombie in an alleyway. If Song Jian hadnt come along just in time, Canaan would have been left with no choice but to use a Town Return Scroll or become a corpse. After hesitating for a while, as Canaan watched Song Jian reach the alleys exit, he finally gritted his teeth and shouted: Alright, I agree to your terms! A smile flickered across Song Jians face. He was starting to understand this green-skinned dwarfs mentality. The dwarf would not yield until the last moment, and when pushed into a corner, he would quickly capitulate. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fine, post the task. And while youre at it, display all your sword skill books, ill just choose one, Song Jian said. He had already spent all his Doomsday Coins in buying the Rapid Sword; otherwise, he would purchase all the sword skills from Canaans pocket. If he did this, the task would be considered complete. System: The Goblin Merchant Canaan issued a temporary task to you: Protect; Task requirements: Protect the Goblin Merchant Canaan to Kantelu Ruins; If the Goblin Merchant Canaan dies, the task fails! The task reward: Choose a Sword Skill Book (can be acquired in advance); Task failure punishment: Permanently locking the relation with the Goblin Clan as hate, suffering assassination from the Goblin Clan! All attributes permanently decrease by 5 points; Do you accept? Wow, you little dwarf, youre ruthless! Song Jian looked at the penalty for task failure and couldnt help sucking in a breath of cold air, but he finally chose to accept! However, putting himself in Song Jians shoes, hed set the task failure punishment as: annihilation! If the task cant be completed, then you can accompany me in death! Alright, I have accepted the task. Hurry up and display all the Sword Skill Books! Song Jian urged. The Goblin Merchant Canaan presented all his Sword Skill Books. Song Jian immediately picked up the highest quality one, saying, Ill take this one! I knew it The Goblin Merchant Canaan mumbled under his breath. Most of the Sword Skill Books he carried were of white-quality, with two or three of green-quality. Song Jian had chosen the only blue-quality Sword Skill Book. Skill: Sword Silk (Blue): After use, learn the skill: Sword Silk; Usage requirement: Weapon is a sword-type weapon; Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Mental Strength to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (3O+i5%*Mental Strength Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 Mental Strength points; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, and using Sword Qi increases the power by 30%; After upgrading the skill to level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web. This was the first time Song Jian saw an upgradeable skill. If sold, this Sword Silk Skill Book would be worth at least 8,000 Doomsday Coins. This mission was a good deal. Without hesitation, he learned the skill book, and there were some minor changes to Sword Silk. The original book was for swordsmen and should have consumed Sword Qi. Still, not all swordsmen have Sword Qi, so the cost had been changed to consume Mental Strength. However, once Sword Qi is obtained, the cost becomes Sword Qi, and the power of the Sword Silk condensed by Sword Qi will increase substantially, resulting in increased damage. Sword Silk (Active): Level 1, Skill effect: Condense Sword Qi to form three Sword Silk threads which randomly attack enemies within a 5-meter radius, each Sword Silk inflicting (45+io%*Mental Strength Maximum +io%*Vitality Points Maximum) damage; Cooldown time: 8 seconds; Skill cost: 30 points of Sword Qi Value; Skill description: This skill can use Sword Qi instead of Mental Strength, with Sword Qi increasing the power by 30%; When upgraded to Level 10, it can be advanced to Silver-quality Sword SkillSword Web. Because Song Jian possessed Invisible Sword Qi, the power of this Sword Silk skill was elevated to a new level. Although it is a blue-quality sword skill, it is now not weaker than an ordinary silver-quality skill. With a forward wave of the long sword in his hand, three silver lines of Sword Silk five meters long appeared by Song Jians side, each thread being condensed by Invisible Sword Qi, emitting a powerful aura. * smack smack smack* The three Sword Silks whipped against the nearby wall, and the wall more than half a foot thick was immediately torn apart by the Sword Silk. From the crack, you could even see what was on the other side. Impressive, impressive! Ilaha Song Jian burst out laughing. Now, Song Jians maximum Mental Strength was two hundred, and his maximum Vitality Points had reached six hundred and eighty. So, each Sword Silk thread could inflict more than one hundred and thirty points of damage. Although the Sword Silk randomly attacks nearby enemies, if Song Jian has only one enemy, then all three Sword Silk threads will attack this one enemy. This means the total damage inflicted on the target will be nearly four hundred points, making this an extremely terrifying skill. Moreover, this skill is still only at level one. When the level is increased, the power will become even more potent! Alright, lets go, to that whats-its-name ruin! Song Jian seemed brimming with confidence. Its Kantelu Ruins! Canaan quietly corrected him. Chapter 231 - 231: Highly Toxic Skeleton Chapter 231: Highly Toxic Skeleton Translator: 549690339 How do I get to the Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian asked. The entrance to the Kantelu Ruins is right under your feet! The Goblin merchant pointed at a sewer cover Song Jian was stepping on. You cant be serious Song Jian glanced at the sewer cover beneath his feet, feeling a sense of dread. I was wondering why you were stuck in this deserted alley. So its because the entrance is here. But are you sure we have to go through the sewer? Cant we just take the road above? Song Jian was inwardly somewhat resistant. Theres no other way. This is the only passage to the Kantelu Ruins. Getting to the Kantelu Ruins is no easy task; you must be prepared! said the Goblin merchant Canaan, with a serious face. If I had known I would have to crawl through a sewer, 1 wouldnt have taken this task! Song Jian mumbled, lifting the sewer cover with one hand, and a foul, rotten smell immediately struck him. Are you sure you want to go down? Song Jian pointed at the already lifted sewer entrance, seeking confirmation once again. Im very sure. Lets hurry up and not waste any more time. Dont forget, you signed a contract! Canaan took out a palm-sized mask from his parcel and threw it to Song Jian, saying, Wear this to filter the poisonous gas inside. It was a gas mask, shaped to fit exactly over the mouth and nose of a face. When put on, it covered the mouth and nose, but did not interfere with speech, albeit making it slightly muffled. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Goblin merchant looked at the large parcel on his shoulder, furrowed his brows, and then chanted a few spells. The parcel, almost the same size as his body, began to shrink slowly, finally becoming palm-sized and hung around his waist. After watching the Goblin merchant crawl into the sewer first, Song Jian hesitated for a moment before following. The sewer was not as filthy as Song Jian had imagined, but it was slightly damp. On the walls of the passage, there were algae plants emitting a faint glow. Although it was dark, the plants light allowed them to hardly see their surroundings. The moment Song Jian entered the sewer, he received a system prompt. System: You have entered a special area Kantelu Maze with a danger level of 3; System: The monsters in Kantelu Maze range from level 10 to level 30, with the minimum entry level for players being 10, and the maximum 15; Special area? Danger level 3? Damn it, there are level 30 monsters here! Song Jian was startled. He was only level 11 now, and although he was not far from level 12, it didnt make much difference against level 30 monsters; Did you know there are level 30 monsters here? Song Jian asked. Of course, why else would 1 hire you as an escort? The Goblin merchant Canaan glanced at Song Jian and said, If we run into really powerful monsters, your job is to hold them off and cover my escape! Song Jian: Was that too realistic? Canaan walked ahead, with Song Jian following behind him. After traveling less than ten meters, they encountered their first monster! It was a skeleton exuding a pale green aura, which had been leaning against the sewer wall. Sensing the presence of the living, the skeleton slowly stood up, with two clusters of ghostly green flames rising in its eyes. Lvio Venomous Skeleton (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 690/690, Traits: Rapid Attack, High Toxicity; Monster, Monster! Canaan jumped back in fright, hiding behind Song Jian, and shouted, Kill it, kill it! I know, its just a level 10 ordinary monster, can you be quiet? Song Jian was a little annoyed, Canaans shrill voice echoed through the sewer and gave him a headache. Perhaps because they couldnt see the sun in the sewer, the attributes of the monsters here were not halved, which made Song Jians task much more difficult. Clack clack clack- The Venomous Skeleton held a bone knife over a foot long and lunged towards Song Jian; Song Jian swung his sword and slashed at it; Sword Silk! Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Three silver threads with a sharp aura appeared in the air around Song Jian, and after exploring for a while like tentacles in midair, they simultaneously lashed towards the highly toxic skeleton. With a sharp sound of tearing through the air, the silver Sword Silks struck the highly toxic skeleton, immediately causing bone fragments to fly everywhere and more than half of its Vitality Points plummeted. Awesome! Song Jian had a satisfied smile on his face as his long sword fiercely chopped down on the highly toxic skeleton. Ignoring the heavy blow, the highly toxic skeleton still raised its bone knife and slashed towards Song Jian. The moment it high-raised the bone knife, its attack speed suddenly increased, leaving a faint afterimage in the air. Clang clang clang- Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and in an instant, the highly toxic skeleton had actually slashed three times in a row. A ghostly green color emerged from Song Jians shoulder and began to spread. Youre poisoned, youve been poisoned! Canaan, hiding on the side, pointed at Song Jians shoulder with a terrified yell. Song Jian swung his left hand forward violently, and a silver light flashed briefly in the sewer. Sword Finger! The silver Sword Qi chopped down on the highly toxic skeletons shoulder, even severing its entire right arm. Boom! Song Jian suddenly kicked the skeleton with his right leg, pushing it back several steps and causing it to fall to the ground. It was then that Song Jian noticed the ghostly green on his shoulder. At this moment, the ghostly green color of the highly toxic poison, which had originally spread to an area the size of a palm, began to fade slowly and eventually disappeared. Song Jian grinned, as his innate skill Thick-skinned had been upgraded to level 8. With high resistance to the poisoned effect, it would be quite difficult for the toxin to take effect on him from a mere level 10 ordinary monster. Do you have Detox elixirs? With a puzzled face, Canaan looked at Song Jian and asked. Do you have any? Bring out a few bottles. The monsters here have a poisonous attack. If I get poisoned, dont even think of reaching the Kantelu Ruins! Song Jian asked casually. Originally it was just a casual question, Song Jian didnt think that the stingy goblin merchant would be willing to give him Detox Elixirs. Unexpectedly, Canaan hesitated for a long time and then took out a bundle of elixirs emitting a dark glow and handed them over. Song Jian was taken aback and grabbed it. Detox Elixir (Ordinary): After use removes a Level 3 or below poisoned effect and has a mandatory immune effect against that poison for the next 30 seconds. Thanks! Song Jian looked at Canaan with surprise and put the bundle of twelve Detox Elixirs into his inventory. The highly toxic skeleton on the other side had already wobbled up from the ground, its entire arm severed and the bone knife fallen on the ground. Yet, it still didnt give up attacking and continued to charge towards Song Jian. Earth Teeth Assault! Song Jian stomped his right foot on the ground, and an ivory-shaped qi gathered on the ground. With a whoosh sound, it rushed towards the highly toxic skeleton. Smack- Earth Teeth Assault hit the highly toxic skeleton and harvested the remaining vitality points. At that moment, the highly toxic skeletons body shattered like bowling pins hit by a bowling ball, and its body parts flew in all directions. Boom- A bundle of transparent flames burned fiercely, turning the highly toxic skeleton into a pile of black ashes. Several items scattered around the black ashes, radiating a milky-white glow. Chapter 232 - 232: Labyrinth Chapter 232: Labyrinth Translator: 549690339 It only took a few moves to kill a level 10 ordinary monster, and Song Jian was quite satisfied with his performance. The venomous skeleton didnt drop any valuable items, just a few materials. Song Jian glanced at them and put them into his inventory. Lets keep going, Song Jian said to the goblin merchant hiding nearby. Alright, lets go. This time, the goblin merchant, Canaan, didnt dare to walk ahead but walked side by side with Song Jian while guiding the way. At every intersection, Canaan would make a mark on the wall. After walking for more than ten minutes, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed: Why has it turned into this? Even though it was his first time entering the citys underground sewer network, Song Jian already noticed something was off. It was indeed like the name given by the system, a huge maze, rather than an ordinary city sewer. This is a moving maze. The path is different every time you enter. You need to explore carefully. Dont worry, Ive been to places like this more than once. If you follow me, you wont get lost. It will just take some time! Canaan said while drawing something on a piece of parchment. Song Jian took a glance and realized Canaan was drawing the path they had just walked. He couldnt help but say: Is this maze big? Exploring it like this is quite time-consuming. There is no other way. This maze moves once a month, and then all previous paths are invalidated, so you have to explore it again. But dont worry, if were lucky, it will only take a day or two for us to find the exit and reach Kantelu Ruins! Canaan said somewhat helplessly. What if were not lucky? Song Jian asked. The longest it took me to pass the maze was six days! Canaan glanced at Song Jian and said. As they were talking, Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- Several crossbow bolts suddenly shot out from the wall opposite them. Song Jian instinctively activated the Knights Faith, a skill that came with the Guardians Sword. Immediately, a milky white glow enveloped his body. Boom boom boom- The bolts hit the protective light barrier on Song Jians body, sinking one fingers length into it. The barrier shook violently, its defense dropping by more than half. The bolts lasted for a second or two before the kinetic energy dissipated, and they all fell to the ground with a clang. Oh, damn it, another trap! I hate traps! It hurts so much! The goblin merchant Canaan pulled out two bolts from his body, threw them on the ground, and stomped on them angrily. Song Jian looked at Canaan in surprise. These bolts were extremely powerful and could instantly kill any ordinary level 10 player without any defense. But the goblin merchant in front of him seemed unharmed, casually pulling out the bolts from his body and only losing two vitality points. Your defense is really strong! Song Jian exclaimed. Of course, any attack that doesnt exceed my maximum vitality will only reduce my vitality by one point! Canaan said proudly. So, having such strong defense comes at the price of no attack power, right? Song Jian asked. Canaan hesitated for a moment, then glared at Song Jian: Im a merchant, not a warrior. What use would attack power have for me? Lets move on. It seems that this passage should be the right one! Song Jian followed Canaan as they continuously navigated the maze. At first, he was able to remember some of the path features, but soon he gave up. There were too many passages, densely packed and seemingly identical. He simply couldnt remember the ones he had walked through before. On Canaans parchment, about a quarter of the area had been depicted. Song Jian remained silent, feeling numb after walking for several hours. We should go this way! Canaan pointed to the leftmost passage at a three-way intersection. As Song Jian walked along the passage, he suddenly heard a faint click. Startled, he instinctively jumped back. Whoosh- sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A huge ball of flame flared up, engulfing the spot where Song Jian had just been standing. This maze was extremely dangerous, full of traps at every step. Song Jian had to use the Black Mist Morph skill to narrowly avoid several traps when his Guardians Sword skill was on cooldown. The levels of the monsters encountered were getting higher and higher, from the initial level 10 venomous skeletons to level 15 monsters now. Surprisingly, Canaan seemed exicted: The higher the monsters level, the more it indicates that were on the right path! So in the end, will we encounter level 30 monsters? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. He could still handle level 15 monsters, but level 30 represented a huge gap. Due to the level suppression, Song Jian didnt even know if he could break through a level 30 monsters defense. Its possible, but even level 30 monsters couldnt outrun me! Canaan said proudly. However, Song Jians expression turned dark. Of course, its not certain. After all, there arent many monsters here and the Kantelu Ruins might not necessarily lie within the level 30 monsters territory! Sensing that Song Jians mood had turned sour, Canaan quickly added. Thus, a day passed, and Song Jian felt exhausted navigating the maze. Once they had replenished their food and water, they continued on the trail alongside Canaan. Over half of the map had been depicted by Canaan, and it seemed that they could cover the entire area within one more day. Be careful, we might encounter level 18 monsters further ahead! Canaan wore a serious expression as he spoke. On the way, they encountered numerous monsters. The last one they killed was a level 16 ordinary monster. Although it was defeated, Song Jian felt it was quite laborious, consuming more than two-thirds of his vitality to kill it. However, hunting so many high-level monsters had rapidly increased Song Jians experience points. He had already reached level 11 with 98% experience. If he killed seven or eight more monsters, he could level up to 12. Go this way! Canaan struggled to carve a symbol into a corner and pointed to a passage in front. Just as Song Jian was about to walk forward, he noticed a faint glow flickering in the left passage. Whats that over there? Should we go take a look? Song Jian pointed to the left passage and looked at Canaan. Chapter 233 - 233 Golden Treasure Chest Chapter 233: Golden Treasure Chest Translator: 549690339 Be careful! Canaan warned, The Kantelu Maze is filled with traps and dangers. Sometimes, you might see a treasure in front of you, but in reality, its just an illusion, charging in will lead to your instant death! Really? Doubt filled Song Jians eyes. I wouldnt lie to you. Of course, treasure chests also appear here, in all kinds of quality. It depends on your luck. Canaan revealed a strange grin, adding, As for whether its a trap or a treasure, that would depend on your discernment. If you cant tell the difference or make accurate judgements, 1 suggest its better to act like you didnt see anything. Song Jian slightly smiled and began to walk down the left corridor; After turning a corner, Song Jian found that the corridor was just five or six meters deep and ended in a dead-end. Yet at the far end, there was a box emitting faint golden light, which was precisely the glow Song Jian had seen earlier. Its a golden treasure chest! Excitement flashed across Song Jians face. Be sure to identify it carefully. It could be a trap, or it could be a monster disguising as a chest said Canaan, the goblin merchant, as he joined Song Jian. He peered at the chest with a greedy gleam in his eyes. Since you have such high defense, why dont you go and check? Song Jian shot the goblin merchant a sidelong glance, his tone filled with dissatisfaction. Before calling it a trap or monster, you might want to wipe the drool off the corner of your mouth. That would make your warning more persuasive! Song Jian smirked coldly and started walking slowly towards the chest. However, after taking two steps, his body stiffened abruptly and he slowly backed away. Whats wrong? Canaan, the goblin merchant, asked a puzzled Song Jian who had broken out into a cold sweat, fear in his eyes. The goblin shot another glance at the chest, his eyes flickering with a faint purple light. Theres nothing wrong, its a real treasure chest Canaan thought to himself. As a goblin merchant, discerning the true value of an item is a basic skill. Naturally, Canaan had his own ways of identifying the authenticity of a chest. Upon first seeing the chest, he knew it was a genuine treasure chest, a valuable golden one at that. He even used his Eye of Appraisal to confirm its authenticity; However, Song Jians reaction puzzled him; Back off! Its dangerous! Song Jian murmured softly. Youre just scared because of what I said earlier, arent you? Haha, actually Canaan didnt want to give up on this chest, so if this human refused to open it, the golden treasure chest would be his. Just as Canaan was about to open the chest, Song Jian swiftly pulled him out of the corridor; Watch where youre going, you idiot! Song Jian grumbled The Kantelu Maze is made up of a series of sewer lines spanning over three meters in width and five meters in height. Although some faint light is emitted from the algae on the walls, its hard for anyone to notice whats above amidst the dim lighting of the corridor. Following the direction Song Jian was pointing, Canaans gaze landed on the ceiling above the chest, immediately causing him to fall back onto the ground in fright; Right above the chest, at the top of the sewer line, was a massive white spider web. At the center of the web was a colossal spider, its body measuring over a meter in diameter, resting. Between the web and the chest was a thin strand of white spider silk. The moment someone opened the chest, the giant spider overhead would be alerted. LV20 Will-O-Wisp (Elite), Vitality Points: 2300/2300, Spirit Points: 360/360, Characteristics: Brutal, Trap-laying,??, Skills: Will-O-Wisp Burn, Spider Claw Strike, Spider Web Trap, ?? A Level 20 elite boss Canaan swallowed, backing away cautiously. What a pity. Its a real golden treasure chest Longing filled Canaans eyes as even he hadnt encountered a golden chest many times. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were just a Level 20 ordinary monster, I could risk it, but an elite boss Song Jian frowned, contemplating how to defeat this elite boss. After pondering for a while, he eventually gave in with a shake of his head. Canan reluctantly headed down another corridor, muttering under his breath, A golden treasure chest, it was a golden treasure chest Song Jian noticed Canaan making a mark on his handmade map, marking the corridor where the golden chest was. The labyrinths interior was always dim, making it hard to tell day from night. However, Song Jians personal attribute interface displayed a countdown till the next time he could log out, so he could tell it was around 10:30 pm in the game time. Canaan, do we really have to explore this whole map to find these Kantelu Ruins you mentioned? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Of course not. I remember one time it only took me six hours to get through the maze because I found the Kantelu Ruins after exploring only a quarter of the map replied Canaan casually. Whats in the Kantelu Ruins that makes you keep coming back? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Its a magical place, once the dwelling of the Kantulu Clan. Although its now deserted, a prayer altar they built still remains and can Canaan suddenly stopped, looked at Song Jian, and turned away, saying, Youll know when we get there. Youre lucky this time to discover this secret. Without me guiding you, you wouldnt have even found the entrance here. Do you think any random sewer entry in the city leads to the Kantelu Maze? You mean the entrance changes along with the movement of the Kantelu Maze? Song Jian asked. Of course, even 1 have to put in some effort to find the entrance each time. Other people have no hope of finding it! Canaan gave Song Jian a glance and burst out laughing. Just then, they both heard faint sobbing of a girl echoing from the corridor ahead. The crying reverberated in the corridors, sounding somewhat eerie. How can there be anyone else here? Canaans face darkened. No sooner had he claimed that no one else could find the entrance than someone appeared to have found it earlier than they did. Be careful, something doesnt feel right. Song Jian gripped his sword tightly and cautiously moved forward. Soon, they saw a little girl in white pajamas crouching in the middle of the corridor. Her hands were wrapped around her knees, her head buried deep between her legs, leaving only a head of long hair scattered around; Her shoulders quivered slightly, sobbing sounds softly escaping her. Damn, how can there be a little girl here? Canaans face turned ugly. His eyes glowed purple as he studied the little girl. Chapter 234 - 234 Necromancer Witch Chapter 234: Necromancer Witch Translator: 549690339 The Eye of Appraisal of Canaan had zero attack power, but its ability to distinguish truth from falsehood and see through illusions was formidable. It even had a particularly high rate of appraising items whose true nature was hidden behind special energies. However, after using the Eye of Appraisal, Canaan found that the tunnel before them was empty. There was no crying little girl. If its truly an illusion, then whats with the sobbing were hearing? Canaan couldnt help but shrink back, saying to Song Jian, How about we try another passage? Song Jian nodded. They were still in the exploration stage and hadnt figured out the correct path, so choosing a different tunnel didnt make a difference. If the invisible phantasm-like creature was indeed blocking the right path, they would have no choice but to fight it with everything they had. But they werent at that point yet. The two slowly backed away and chose a different tunnel. As they moved forward, Canaan continued to map their path. After moving tens of meters forward, they heard the sobbing of the little girl again. Canaan shuddered, dropping the pencil he was using to draw the map, his normally pale green skin beginning to turn a pale white. What do we do? Its stalking us! Canaan said, with trembling words. What exactly is it? Havent you been here many times? Dont you even know the kind of monsters in here? Song Jian frowned, annoyed at the lack of information about the monsters here and Canaans evasive attitude. Its different, every time the location of the maze changes, the monsters inside change as well. Every entrance has different monsters. The giant spider from before was a new type, and this ghostly little girl is also new.Ive never seen her before. Canaan said with a trembling body. I honestly dont know how you managed to navigate this maze in the past! Song Jian commented, taking a step forward. Sure enough, after turning two corners in the sewer tunnel, they encountered the crying little girl again. She was squatting on the ground, hugging her knees. Moving closer, a silver vertical line slowly opened in Song Jians forehead. From this pupil, a silver light shined towards the little girl. Through Song Jians eyes, the crying little girl squatting on the ground turned into a floating ghost. Her head was disheveled, and she was wearing a tattered black robe. Her robe was so decayed that bits and pieces were floating away from it. Her hands had no flesh, just skin covered bones, as dry as tree branches. Her fingers were glowing with a black light. This ghost didnt have legs, her lower body was a cloud of black mist. She floated above the little girl while a handful of long, black hair covered her face. A pair of eyes, emitting a bloody red glow, peeked through the strands. LV15 Necromancer Witch (Elite), Vitality Points: 1900/1900, Spirit Points: 1000/1000. Traits: Undead, Soul Eater, Immune to Fear, Disease, and Bleeding effects. Skills: Soul Wail, Necromancers Aura, Phasing, Void Claw. The first thing Song Jian noticed was that this creature was a level 15 elite BOSS. Until encountering the Ghostfire Beast, Song Jian had always thought that there were no BOSS level creatures in the Kantelu Maze. After seeing the Ghostfire Beast, however, Song Jians views had shifted, and he became more cautious. If there was a level 20 elite BOSS, there would certainly be those of other levels. If they were to encounter a level 30 elite BOSS, Song Jian would certainly retreat without a second thought; Attribute points could be recovered, but lives couldnt. If they died, there would be nothing left. This is actually a magic-using elite BOSS. Seeing the Necromancer Witchs Spirit Points were at a thousand, Song Jian knew instantly that it was a magic-type monster. From his inventory, he took out a Weakness Potion, and threw it toward the little girl; With a pop sound, the potion bottle shattered, enshrouding the little girl in a cloud of green mist. Eye Kill Without saying a word, Song Jian directly activated the Vertical Pupils inherent skill. A dazzling silver beam of light shot towards the floating Necromancer Witch in the air. You missed, damn it, why did you release your skill towards the air? Canaan watched as the silver beam surprisingly shot towards a place more than a foot above the little girls head, and suddenly became flustered. But soon, it saw that the monster it had originally seen squatting and crying on the ground had disappeared. In its place was the monster floating above its head. A series of damage numbers floated up from above the Necromancer Witchs head. The power of Eye Kill was surprisingly large, causing over a hundred points of damage to the Necromancer Witch every second. I curse you, curse you, curse As wounds appeared all over the Necromancer Witchs body, black mist continually seeped out. It howled continuously, reaching out with its withered arms towards Song Jian, sharply pinching the air before him. Song Jian suddenly felt the heat around him being completely absorbed, as a bone-chilling cold rushed at him from all directions, causing him to shiver involuntarily. At the same time, he felt a pair of greasy, icy hands travelling along his shoulders, towards the sides of his neck, like two serpents slowly tightening around his neck, giving him a feeling of suffocation. System: You have been cursed by the Necromancer Witch; you will lose a total of 500 vitality points in 30 seconds. System: Your talent skill Thick Skin has been activated, the curse effect is weakened, the duration is extended to 60 seconds, and the loss of blood is reduced to 350 points. Song Jian was taken aback. This was the first time he had encountered a negative effect that his talent skill hadnt completely immunized against. However, his vitality point recovery rate was twenty-three points per second, so even if it hadnt been weakened, the curse would only suppress his vitality point recovery rate and wouldnt cause any damage to him. After releasing the curse, the Necromancer Witch seemed to have spent a lot of spirit points, which dropped by more than two hundred points. It floated in place, no longer releasing any other skills. The five-second Eye Kill had ended. Song Jian seized the opportunity to rush towards the Necromancer Witch. His long sword moved, with three sword silks appearing in the empty space around his body. After twisting and dancing in the air for a moment, they shot towards the Necromancer Witch in unison. Whizz, whizz, whizz- The three sword silks pierced through the Necromancer Witchs body, causing over five hundred points of damage, floating up from its head. The power of the Sword Silk has increased! Seeing the damage numbers floating above the witchs head, Song Jian was taken aback. Every skill he had released had dealt more damage to the witch than usual. Could this be because the witchs resistance was too low? Just then, the Guardians Sword had also slashed at the witchs body. An icy chill instantly spread from the long sword to his right hand. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, Song Jian felt as if his entire right hand had been immersed in icy cold water. The chill was even flowing along his arm towards his shoulder. On the surface of the Necromancer Witchs body, a ripple-like undulation also appeared. This caused Song Jians strike to feel like it was sinking completely into a puff of cotton C void of any resistance whatsoever. Immune to physical damage? Song Jians eyes widened in surprise as he stared at the Necromancer Witch. Chapter 235 - 235: Soul Wail Chapter 235: Soul Wail Translator: 549690339 Song Jians skills dealt extra damage to the Necromancer Witch, but his ordinary attack, chopping down on her, was directly immunized. In fact, it was just the Necromancer Witchs skill Ephemeralization that temporarily immunized physical attacks. However, after being released, she suffered a 30% increase in Spirit damage. Swish- The witchs two withered hands grabbed forward, leaving five pale scratch marks in the air. Without even touching Song Jians body, he suddenly felt a strong force coming at him and the pain in his chest. Five damage numbers of over thirty floated above his head, and this attack directly removed nearly a hundred and eighty Vitality Points from Song Jian. Song Jian took two steps backward, withdrew his sword, and showed a flash of silver on the index finger of his left hand. With a forward-point, a three-meter-long sword light aimed at the skull of the Necromancer Witch. Muted flashes of silver light filled the dim passageway, here and gone in a flash. This attack directly pierced the skull of the Necromancer Witch, and the silver sword light emerged from the back of her head. The silver sword light vanished in a flash, and the Sword Finger skill dealt significant damage to the Necromancer Witch. After the sword light disappeared, a critical damage of over a hundred points floated above the witchs head, causing her entire body to tremble violently and let out a painful scream. Song Jian swung his right hand, and Invisible Sword Qi surged towards the Guardians Sword. The sharp blade flickered with silver light. A circle of grey light suddenly bloomed beneath the Necromancer Witch, rippling outwards like waves. A range of five to six meters was enveloped, including even the space beneath Song Jians feet. System: You are affected by the Necromancer Witchs skill C Necromancers Aura, losing 10 Vitality Points every second, Spirit Points consumption doubled, and self-attributes decreased by 30%. Swish- The witchs right hand swung high, leaving five pale scratch marks in the air that lingered for a long time. Again, five damage numbers of over thirty rose from Song Jians head. A feeling of weakness surged in his heart, and Song Jian frowned. The witchs attack was a bit too strong. These void scratches dealt considerable damage and had a short cooldown time, only slightly slower than the frequency of ordinary attacks. Whats more, there were no hints of a void scratch coming, making it nearly impossible to defend against. Each attack dealt over 150 points of damage. Even with his high Vitality Points, Song Jian found it hard to bear. And with the Necromancers Aura activated, Song Jians strength instantly dropped by more than 30%, increasing the damage he took. If not for his near 700 Vitality Points, if he were an average player, he would probably be looking for a way out by now. System: Your talent skill Thick Skin is triggered, weakening the effects of the Necromancers Aura. Your Vitality Points lose 6 points per second, Spirit Points consumption increased by 30%, self-attributes decreased by 10%. Fortunately, the talent skill Thick Skin remained as effective as ever. Though it couldnt completely immunize the Necromancers Aura, it could reduce its effects to an acceptable level. Just after the Necromancer Witch released the void scratches, Song Jian rushed forward with his long sword, a flash of silver light on the blade. His speed increased dramatically. Broken Wing Dance! One phase, two phases, three phases! Boom! An airwave erupted from Song Jians sword, and the Necromancer Witchs body lost control, tilted to one side. Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately activated the Rapid Sword skill. Swish, swish, swish C Even the ordinary attacks, with a 35% increase in speed, were as powerful as skill damage. The energy of the Invisible Sword Qi poured out like a flood, quickly depleting within a few seconds. The Necromancer Witchs body was not in control, and the defense on its bodys surface trembled violently like water waves, as if it was about to shatter at any moment. Pop- With a light sound, the Necromancer Witchs skill Nothingness finally reached its time limit. Although this skill could temporarily immunize physical damage, bearing too much would reduce its duration. However, by this time, the Necromancer Witch had also broken free from the control of the Broken Wing Dance, floating again and showing a hint of anger on her face towards Song Jians constant slashing. As Song Jian continued his assault, the witch suddenly opened her mouth wide, as if venting her anger, and a violent energy burst from her mouth. The sound was abrupt, like a needle piercing through a persons eardrum. But even covering both ears wouldnt help. The Soul Wail acted directly on the targets brain and spirit, spreading from inside to outside, to each corner of their body. While attacking, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong sense of fear surging from the depths of his heart, and instantly wanted to turn and run. At the same time, his vision blackened, his head spinning and his chest feeling stuffy and wanting to vomit. Stunned in place, Song Jians face turned pale, swaying unsteadily, his entire body trembling incessantly. The long sword in his hand felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds, giving him a feeling that he couldnt lift it anymore. Swish- Another five pale scratches appeared in the air, and this time, Song Jian was blown backward by the attack. Blood sprayed from his chest, and five critical damage numbers of over sixty floated above his head. His Vitality Points were reduced by more than half, leaving only around two hundred. Although the Vitality Points were still slowly recovering, the curses and the Necromancers Aura continued to suppress his recovery rate. The Necromancer Witch was faring no better, with only about a third of her Vitality Points left. Due to the presence of Invisible Sword Qi, her Nothingness skill was virtually useless. Moreover, the continuous skill usage severely depleted her Spirit Points. Her crimson eyes stared at Song Jian as she hesitated, unsure whether to continue attacking or flee. At that moment, the Necromancer Witch noticed that Song Jian had broken free from the Soul Wail state. The negative effect that should have lasted for seven to eight seconds was on this human for less than three seconds. Seeing this, the Necromancer Witch hesitated no more and turned to flee towards the depths of the passage. However, her body was now emanating a black aura, making it appear much weaker and more transparent, as if it was about to collapse. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, having broken free from the Soul Wail state, looked at the crumbling Necromancer Witch about to vanish into the passage and a fierce killing intent flashed in his eyes. After coming this far, theres no way he would let her escape! Earth Teeth Assault! A sharp fang-shaped air mass shot out with a piercing sound, heading straight for the Necromancer Witch. Chapter 236 - 236: Ghostly Leather Armor Chapter 236: Ghostly Leather Armor Translator: 549690339 Boom- With a muffled sound, the energy cluster in the shape of fangs exploded under the feet of the Necromancer Witch, causing more than eighty points of damage to float above her head. At this point, the witchs vitality points had already dropped below one hundred, and her body was practically invisible due to its transparency, even as she floated and moved slowly near the ground. How could they let such a piece of fat meat escape when it was so close to their mouths? Song Jian charged towards the Necromancer Witch while running and pulled out the Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow from his offhand slot, aimed at the silhouette of the witchs back, and pulled the trigger. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Three flaming crossbow bolts were fired at the Necromancer Witchs back, hitting the escaping transparent figure. Crackle, crackle, crackle- Three bursts of fire sparked on the witchs back, and the nearly transparent Necromancer Witch seemed to explode like fireworks, her wails echoing in the corridor for a long time. System: Your experience points are full, your level has been upgraded to Lv. 12, and you have gained one skill point. After killing the Necromancer Witch, Song Jian gained a large amount of experience points, which fulfilled his level upgrade requirement, going from level eleven to twelve. He glanced at the skill bar and saw that the proficiency of all the active skills hadnt been maxed; even if he practiced them continuously, the skills still took a long time to improve. The fastest among them was the Earth Teeth Assault, with 87% proficiency, while the others ranged from 20% to 30%. After some thought, Song Jian used the skill point to upgrade his talent skill Thick Skin to level nine. In battle, Song Jian was not afraid of enemies with high attack power but rather the countless negative effects they could inflict, making Thick Skin the perfect skill to counter such attacks. Tinkle, tinkle, clang- Several items fell from the sky, making a crisp sound, and one of them gleamed with a silver light so intense that it almost illuminated the entire corridor. Silver quality? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he sped up even more to reach the pile of loot, grabbing the silver-quality item. Ghostly Leather Armor (Silver), upper body armor; Equipment effect: Physical defense +10, magical resistance +8, damage +25, strength +5, constitution +2, + 5% damage bonus against monsters;, Special effect 1: When taking damage, theres a chance to trigger the skill Void. Void (Passive): Immunity to the damage from the current hit, reducing the damage taken from the next hit by 50%; this skill can only be triggered once every 60 seconds, Special effect 2: Shadow (Passive): Reducing your presence, making you less noticeable and reducing the detection range of monsters by 1 meter; during combat, the dodge rate gradually increases, up to a maximum of 30% dodge rate; equipment requirement: Level 15, Can it be taken out of the game: Yes. As expected from silver quality equipment! A satisfied smile appeared on Song Jians face; just based on the attributes, it was far better than the Zombie Overlord Set he currently had. Even if he lost the +3 Strength set attribute after changing, the Ghostly Leather Armor could still handle it and may even provide 2 additional points of strength attribute. Wearing this equipment would boost my attack power by at least 30%, Song Jian thought to himself. However, since the armor required level fifteen to wear, it had to be stored in his backpack for the time being. Of the remaining loot, there was an Advanced Enhancement Stone for enhancing any type of armor, and a Vitality Stone that increased vitality points recovery speed by 2% when equipped in the bag. In an emergency, it could be directly used to restore 300 vitality points, so it was quite a valuable item. In addition, the Necromancer Witch had dropped a Necromancer Crystal Core, a level 5 forging material that required at least an expert-level Forge Art to useobviously a good item. Not bad, it seems that hiring you to escort me to Kantelu Ruins was one of the wisest decisions Ive made. *cough* One of them! With the danger gone, the Goblin merchant Canaan followed along; watching as Song Jian collected the spoils of battle, a hint of envy appeared on Canaans face. However, being a Goblin merchant, silver-quality equipment may be rare but not unheard of. In his mind, only equipment with golden quality or above was the most precious; he had not even traded a golden quality item. A level 15 elite BOSS is no match for you. If you try your best, you might be able to defeat the level 20 elite BOSS. Do you want to give it a shot? Canaan spoke in a soft voice: There must be at least one gold-quality item in that treasure chest; if you dont need it, you can sell it to me, I promise to give you a fair price! Song Jian glanced at Canaan and shook his head, saying, If you dare to take on the BOSSS attacks upfront, we might have a chance to kill it together. But with just me alone, haha! Although the Goblin merchant Canaan had no offensive capabilities, his defense was extremely strong. Song Jian estimated that even against a level 20 elite BOSS like the Ghostfire Beast, it would only take single-digit damage at most. If Canaan was really willing to tank the BOSS in front, with the terrain advantage, they might have a high chance of taking down the Ghostfire Beast together; With an indecisive expression, Canaan hesitated for a while before ultimately sighing and shaking his head, saying nothing more. Song Jian looked at Canaan with a hint of contempt in his eyes. He wasnt sure if all the members of the Goblin Clan were like this or if it was because Canaan was a merchant. Song Jian believed they would have an 80% chance of defeating the level 20 elite BOSS if they worked together. Moreover, Canaan himself had an acceleration skill, which would allow him to escape faster than Song Jian if necessary. Yet still, he didnt want to join forces. This just showcased how much Canaan feared combat. Alright, lets continue going forward, said Song Jian. Canaan sighed and seemed to feel a little embarrassed, walking forward with his head down. On their journey, the pair encountered several traps and wiped out several waves of monsters. They had already mapped nearly half of the area when Canaan yawned and shook his head, saying, Lets rest here for a while. We have plenty of time; theres no need to hurry. Song Jian nodded. Just as he was about to speak, a rumbling sound came from ahead, resembling large rocks scraping against the ground. Haha, lets go, lets go! Were in luck! Canaan heard the sound, and his spirits immediately lifted. He ran toward the sound with a joyful expression, Song Jian closely following behind him. After running tens of meters along the corridor and turning several corners, they were suddenly met with a bright light shining in the dim passage. Both of them couldnt help but squint and shield their eyes with their hands. Hurry up, hurry up! We only have a few minutes before the door closes! Canaan shouted, running faster toward the light. In no time, the two of them entered the light. What what is this place? Could this be Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian looked around in amazement. They had somehow arrived at a valley surrounded by towering mountains. In the valley, there was a forest, and next to it, an abandoned village with a huge stone pillar standing in front of it. As Song Jian was astonished, the rumbling sound came again from behind. He turned to see two enormous rocks over ten meters high and more than a meter thick slowly closing together, blocking the entrance to the corridor they had just passed through. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 237 - 237: Medicine Gathering Skill Chapter 237: Medicine Gathering Skill Translator: 549690339 Is this the Kantelu Ruins? Song Jian looked at the valley before him in surprise. He never expected that he could reach such a place full of green mountains and rivers by going through the underground pipeline network of the city. This place should no longer be within the domain of Doomsday City. This is the Katlu Ruins, not the Kantelu Ruins were looking for, the Goblin merchant Canaan took off the air filter from his face, looked around and shook his head. The filter on his face had the function of filtering poisonous gas and purifying the air. Without it, the two of them would have been vomiting in the sewer for such a long time by now. What do you mean? Song Jian raised his eyebrows, turned his head to look at Canaan, and opened the task bar at the same time. Sure enough, the task bar did not show task completed. This place used to be inhabited by the Kateru Clan, but now its abandoned. Its not wrong to call it the Kantelu Ruins, but its not where were supposed to go. The Kantelu Ruins were looking for are like a main city, while this place could only be considered a small village attached to the main city, Canaan shook his head. Song Jian nodded, knowing that Canaans goal was the Prayer Altar in the Kantelu Ruins. Only a place similar to the ancestral land of the Kantulu Clan would likely have such a structure. We can rest here tonight, as no monsters will appear here, Canaan showed a relaxed expression on his face and headed towards the abandoned village in the valley. As Song Jian walked, he looked around. The valley was vast, but the abandoned village within it was not very large, with only a dozen or so bamboo buildings gathered together. In the center was a large open space with a deep well in the middle, the wellhead covered by a large green stone. Most of the bamboo buildings in the village had collapsed, with only five or six left that were relatively intact. Canaan began to choose one for their rest, occasionally tapping it with his hand or shaking it forcefully to see if they were still sturdy. Song Jians gaze fell on the tall stone pillar at the front of the village, which resembled a totem pillar. It was relatively well-preserved, about a dozen meters tall, and the surface of the pillar was carved with various patterns, some intricate magical runes, and some fierce monster images that densely covered the entire pillar. Song Jian even found several monsters he had seen before in the carved patterns on the surface of the stone pillar. The ghost fire beast from the Kantelu Maze also appeared in the pillar and was in a high position, about five to six meters above the ground. This is the Guardian Pillar of the Kantulu Clan. See those monster patterns carved on it? If enemies invade the clan, they would activate this totem pillar, and these monster patterns will turn into real monsters, killing the invaders, Canaan explained, standing by Song Jian. So this pillar is a treasure? It could at least dominate one region! Song Jian raised his eyebrows, thinking that this pillar seemed very useful. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its impossible. Once the Guardian Pillar is erected, it cannot be moved, otherwise, the monsters on it will revolt. Moreover, without the bloodline of the Kantulu Clan, the Guardian Pillar cannot be activated, even if you know the ceremony to activate it, Canaan shook his head. Song Jian nodded, and if it was as Canaan said, it would explain why the village was abandoned and the Guardian Pillar remained intact. Its a pity. If I could move it and place it in my estate, I would have another defensive structure, Song Jian thought. You should rest soon. Well continue to explore the maze tomorrow. I estimate that we will find the real Kantelu Ruins in at most two more days. The Prayer Altar can only be opened once a month, we cant let others get there first, Canaan said and walked towards a bamboo building. Song Jian nodded, but did not rest. According to the in-game time, it should be around 1-2 a.m., but it was daytime in the valley. Although the sun couldnt be seen, there were blue skies and white clouds, and the soft wind in the valley gave a warm and cozy feeling, a sensation Song Jian could only experience in the real world. The valley was vast, and Song Jian wanted to explore it, thinking that he might find some valuable items here. Gently touching the Guardian Pillar, Song Jian couldnt see its attributes. He sighed, thinking that it seemed the pillar couldnt be moved and was just part of the background in the game. After a tour around the abandoned village, Song Jian didnt find any valuable items. The collapsed bamboo buildings had already rotted and mixed with the soil, and the few left that seemed intact were empty, nothing left behind. Leaving the abandoned village, Song Jian strolled slowly along the surrounding peaks of the valley. The peaks rose high into the clouds, and even if Song Jian morphed into a dark cloud and soared, he couldnt pass over them. The only way to leave was through the entrance he came in from. After spending more than three hours, Song Jian had walked around the entire valley following the mountain peaks. He found similar stone doors at the four cardinal direction points, seemingly as if there were four channels for entering and leaving this place. At the southernmost point, there was a forest and a small lake next to it, even with fish over a foot long jumping out of the water. There were signs of logging everywhere in the forest, and every tree there had rings indicating decades of growth. If cut down, they would provide a large amount of wood. But presently, Song Jian had no interest in these basic materials. He had so many NPC laborers that he could obtain large quantities of wood and stone materials every day. Otherwise, he wouldnt have time for anything else except chopping wood and digging for stones to build the entire estate. Standing by the edge of the forest for a while, Song Jian found it dense and vast, covering about a third of the valleys surface. There was no sound of insects or birds in the forest, and it seemed a bit too quiet. As Song Jian prepared to turn away and leave, he unintentionally noticed a small red grass at the base of a large tree glowing faintly. Is this an herb? Song Jian walked forward and carefully inspected the properties of the red grass. Red Blood Grass (white), herb, can be used to prepare low-level healing potions. Gathering requirement: level 1 Medicine Gathering Skill. Ive already learned Alchemy, so it would be best to master this Medicine Gathering Skill as well, Song Jian thought. Cautioning himself, he started digging out the soil next to the herb. He knew that gathering herbs required a tool like a medicine hoe, but he didnt have one at the moment, so he used his hands as a substitute. After spending ten or so minutes, Song Jian had dug down about three to four inches and finally unearthed the herb. System: You have gathered a broken herb, earned 1 gathering experience point, and comprehend the passive skill Medicine Gathering Skill. Chapter 238 - 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion Chapter 238: Purple Bamboo Pavilion Translator: 549690339 After glancing at the now tattered Red Blood Grass in his hand, Song Jian threw it away casually. Broken herbs had no value, they couldnt be used for alchemy or sold. However, gathering just one allowed Song Jian to comprehend the Medicine Gathering Skill, which was a nice little surprise. Song Jian began to wander around the edge of the woods. This place must have existed for a long time, with plenty of herbs in the forest. He would find one every few steps. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Canaan stood by the window of the bamboo house, watching Song Jian digging in the soil under the trees. He couldnt help but curl his lips and yawn, before turning and lying down on the cleaned bamboo bed. Song Jian was a novice herb gatherer and didnt have a suitable tool for gathering herbs. After gathering more than ten plants, he ended up with nothing but broken herbs, which made him feel a little impatient. Since being careful doesnt yield intact herbs and wastes time, its better to just use Experience Points instead. Song Jian thought to himself. The next moment, Song Jian approached a Red Blood Grass plant, inserted his hands directly into the soil and pulled the herb out. There was only a small section of the root left in his hand, with a long part of the root remaining in the ground. System: You have gathered a broken herb and gained 1 Gathering Experience point; Hehe. Seeing the system message, Song Jian laughed, threw the herb away casually, and continued towards the next plant. In this way, Song Jians speed in gaining gathering experience greatly increased. If this was in the real world, such gathering would bring no benefit and waste herbs; but now in the game, even the most broken herbs would add a point of gathering experience for Song Jian. In half an hour, Song Jian gathered more than sixty herbs, several times faster than before. Although he didnt have a successful gathering attempt, his gathering experience had accumulated to eighty-two points; With this gathering method, I dont believe that 1 will still get broken herbs after the level of Medicine Gathering Skill increases. Song Jian thought to himself. After twenty more minutes, Song Jian finally maxed out his gathering experience for his Medicine Gathering Skill. System: Your Medicine Gathering Skill level has increased to level 2. [Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 2,10% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +1 gathering success rate. Seeing the +1 gathering success rate attribute after his Medicine Gathering Skill increased to level 2, Song Jian knew his efforts were in the right direction. Such gathering was very destructive, but these herbs were not painstakingly cultivated by Song Jian. He wouldnt feel bad even if he wasted them. After his Medicine Gathering Skill level increased, Song Jian continued his previous gathering style. The first herb he pulled out was still a broken herb, adding one point to his gathering experience. To advance his level 2 Gathering Skill to level 3, he needed 200 Gathering Experience points. For Song Jian, this just meant pulling out 200 herbs. After more than two hours, Song Jians Gathering Skill reached level 3. He was tired and sore from all the work, and there were broken herbs scattered all over the forest. Surprisingly, he hadnt managed to gather even a single intact herb during all that time. [Medicine Gathering Skill]: Passive, level 3,15% efficiency increase when gathering herbs, +2 gathering success rate After resting for a short time under a big tree, Song Jian walked deeper into the forest. Most of the herbs near the edge of the forest had been uprooted by him, so he had to search further in. There were many more herbs deep in the forest, but they were all low-level ones: Red Blood Grass for making basic healing potions, Silver Leaf Grass for making basic recovery potions, and Black Thorn Grass for making basic defense potions. These herbs were not valuable, and most importantly, Song Jian didnt have the related alchemy recipes. Even if he successfully gathered some intact herbs with great care, it would be useless. It was better to continue gathering quickly like this, at least he could increase his Medicine Gathering Skill level in a short time. After gathering more than a dozen plants in a row, the gathering experience increased by more than a dozen points. To advance his level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill, he would need three hundred gathering experience points. With Song Jians current speed, it would only take him a little more than three hours to level up his Medicine Gathering Skill again, as long as he had enough herbs. There are quite a lot of herbs in this area! After discarding a broken herb, Song Jian began digging out the herb next to it. The deeper he went into the forest, the more frequently he encountered herbs. Some of them even grew three or four plants under one big tree, saving him a lot of time searching for herbs. Song Jian inserted his hands into the soil, closed them together, and yanked upwards. His herb gathering movements were incredibly smooth by now. If any other herb gatherer saw this, they would definitely scold him for wasting herbs C but this didnt matter here. Just as Song Jian was forcefully pulling upwards, he suddenly felt the herb in his hand getting heavier, as if some force was resisting his gathering. At this point, Song Jians strength attribute had reached 17 points, so with a slight effort, the resisting force was immediately suppressed and a Blue Rat Grass with a long root was pulled out. System: You have gathered a Blue Rat Grass and gained 3 Gathering Experience points; Blue Rat Grass (white), herb, can be used to make Slow Medicine, gathering requirement: Have level 1 Medicine Gathering Skill. Huh, I succeeded in gathering? Holding the Blue Rat Grass in his hand, Song Jian was somewhat surprised. After all, he had gathered more than three hundred herbs and reached level 3 Medicine Gathering Skill before finally managing to gather a single intact herb. After playing with the Blue Rat Grass for a while, he put it into his backpack. This was a complete herb, which could be sold in the system store for a few Doomsday Coins, so he couldnt just throw it away. As he continued gathering along the way, Song Jian went wherever he found herbs. Soon, he arrived at the depths of the forest. Once again, after failing to gather, he casually threw away a broken herb and looked up. Huh, it seems theres an open space up ahead? Through the gaps between several big trees, Song Jian could see an area ahead that seemed to have been artificially flattened into an open space, and he could even vaguely see a row of bamboo fences. Song Jian walked quickly forward, covering a distance of five or six meters, and suddenly found this place was actually a herb field, about two acres in size. It was divided into more than ten sections, with dense herbs growing in each area. Next to this herb field, there was a bamboo house as well. This bamboo house was different from the ones they had seen in the village before. Those were made from green bamboo, but the one in front of him was built from purple bamboo. Song Jian glanced at the thriving herbs in the field and then at the Purple Bamboo Pavilion, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to search the Purple Bamboo Pavilion first. Chapter 239 - 239: Medicinal Field Chapter 239: Medicinal Field Translator: 549690339 The bamboo building next to the herb field was constructed from purple bamboo. Each bamboo stalk radiated a crystalline glimmer, semi-transparent, appearing as if made from Purple Crystal. Song Jian stepped onto the bamboo building. The steps underneath his feet creaked slightly, revealing an elasticity that suggested their durability. Most of the other bamboo buildings in the village had collapsed. The few that remained had started to decay and it wasnt long before they, too, would become ruins. However, this Purple Bamboo Pavilion gave an impression of being freshly constructed, still carrying a sense of freshness. Once inside the pavilion, Song Jian first spotted a skeleton seated on a bamboo chair. The skeleton appeared to belong to a human, but it had a foot-long horn on its head and there were bone spurs about two or three feet long on its arms. There was even a bony tail trailing behind the chair. Could this be the remains of a Cantru person? Song Jian stared at the skeleton for a long time before he was finally sure it was remains, not some sort of monster. Next to the skeleton on a table, there were three bamboo boxes, all covered in dust, evidently having been there for a long time. Song Jian quickly proceeded to the table and opened the boxes one by one. In the first box, there was a medicine spade. The handle was made of purple bamboo, the blade was fine iron C surprisingly, it was a silver-quality tool. Purple Bamboo Spade (Silver), Medicine Gathering tool, Equipment effect: Strength +1, Medicine Gathering speed +4.0%, Medicine Gathering success rate + 8, Medicine Gathering Skill +2. Equipment requirement: Medicine Gathering Skill Level 3. Can it be taken out of the game: No. Just as I was thinking about needing a pillow for sleep, they hand me one; Just as 1 was worried about the low efficiency of gathering herbs by hand, heres a medicine spade! Ha ha! Song Jian was quite pleased. He took out the Purple Bamboo Spade and put it in his bag. With this Purple Bamboo Spade, he would be able to collect the herbs in the field without damaging them. Without it, nearly all of them would be wasted. He could imagine that the herbs in the field would be far more precious than those growing in the forest. It would be such a pity to waste them like he did before. He opened the second box to find two scrolls. Upon unrolling them, he found they were Alchemy recipes for Slow Medicine and Fire Lizard Medicine. Medicine Recipe: Slow Medicine; upon use, it can produce Slow Medicine; Requirement: Mastery of Alchemy; Slow Medicine: Can be thrown at targets within a six-meter range, slowing the movement speed by 30% and attack speed by 30% of all targets within three meters for 60 seconds; Medicine Recipe: Fire Lizard Medicine; upon use, it can produce Fire Lizard Medicine; Requirement: Mastery of Alchemy; Fire Lizard Medicine: Changes the users and surrounding team members attack attributes to Fire, causing a certain chance of triggering a Burn effect upon attacking, lasts for 60 seconds. Acquiring two more Medicine recipes, the Slow Medicine could decrease the targets attack speed. Combined with Song Jians Rapid Sword skill, it could create a crushing attack effect and decrease the targets movement speed, making it impossible for the targets to escape. The Fire Lizard Medicine could increase his own attack attribute. Ordinary physical attacks could also become Fire attribute attacks. If he had used the Fire Lizard Medicine when hunting the Necromancer Witch earlier, the Witchs Etherealization skill effect would have been greatly diminished, making the battle much easier. Song Jian picked up the two recipes and learned them directly. The Slow Medicines main ingredient is Blue Rat Grass, while the Fire Lizard Medicine requires Flame Flower. Both herbs were present in the herb field he had seen earlier. Upon opening the third bamboo box, a look of surprise flashed in Song Jians eyes. In this box, there were three golden herbs. They were not golden in grade, but the entire herb radiated a golden light, as if they were made of pure gold. What a treasure! Having been preserved for so long, even if they do not attain the golden grade, the difference cant be much. It would be beneficial even if consumed as is, without making into a potion! A smile emerged on Song Jians face as he reached out to grab the three herbs. However, the moment his fingers touched the herbs, there was a soft pop sound. The three herbs surprisingly turned into a pile of ashes that scattered within the bamboo box. Song Jians expression instantly turned sour. These herbs had been here for too long. Although they seemed intact, they had in fact decayed. As soon as he opened the bamboo box, they turned to dust. He examined the golden powder with his fingers. It was slick and lacked any vitality. Shaking his head, Song Jian sighed and casually tossed the third bamboo box back onto the table. Having obtained a silver-quality medicine spade and two alchemy recipes, his luck could be considered pretty good. It would seem that he didnt have any fate with the three golden herbs. Having searched thoroughly without finding anything else of interest, Song Jian turned to leave the bamboo building and headed towards the herb field. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two-acre herb field had been artificially divided into several patches, within which the herbs grew luxuriantly, some even taller than a human. As he approached the field, he already smelled the strong scent of the herbs. At the edge of the field grew a large plot of Blue Rat Grass, roughly amounting to over a hundred plants. Carrying his Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jian began to dig them out one by one. With the silver-quality Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians gathering went smoothly, with the gathering experience contributing significantly. After spending over an hour, Song Jian managed to collect all of the Blue Rat Grass. His Medicine Gathering Skill also smoothly leveled up to four. With the additional boost from the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill had reached Level Six. With all the 113 plants of Blue Rat Grass collected without a single failure, Song Jian was slightly surprised. The difference between having the Purple Bamboo Spade and not having it was quite significant. After emptying the plot of Blue Rat Grass, Song Jian moved towards the Flame Flowers. The two new recipes he received required these two herbs as the main ingredients. In order to improve his Alchemy, he needed to prioritize their collection. Gathering herbs is a dull task. If an average player was to repeat this monotonous work, theyd probably go insane. Many players couldnt stick to collecting wood and stones in the past. Some even havent completed their first main quest yet. But Song Jian was still persisting, just like how he handed out flyers in the real world. Every day, he needed to hand out three thousand flyers; he wouldnt rest unless all were distributed. This kind of work, he continued for over a month. If it wasnt because of this game, he would probably still be distributing flyers daily; A few hours later, Song Jian had gathered from the fifth plot of the herb field, levelled his gathering skill up to five. Level five Gathering Skill, efficiency increase by 25%, gathering speed by 10%, success rate +3. With the additional two levels provided by the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jians Gathering Skill had reached level seven; Just as Song Jian was done gathering from the fifth plot, and was on his way towards the sixth area, the goblin merchant Canaan appeared by the herb field. Gazing at the robust herbs in front of him, Canaan opened his mouth wide, looking astonished. He blankly stared at the few small plots of herb fields left. Chapter 240 - 240: Enemy? Chapter 240: Enemy? Translator: 549690339 Looking at the medicinial field in front of him, Canaan was enormously surprised. He could never have imagined that deep within this forest was a field cultivated by the Kateru Clan. Its simply unbelievable. Since when did the Kantulu Clan learn to grow herbs? Theyre infamous for being brutes whose heads are only full of muscle! Canaan exclaimed in surprise. Seeing Canaan appear, Song Jian felt a twinge of tension in his heart. He was the first to discover this field of medicinal herbs, but he couldnt stop Canaan from gathering them, after all they were on the same team now. Human, 1 give you three thousand Doomsday Coins, and the rest of these medicinal herbs belong to me, okay? Canaan shouted loudly. Song Jian looked up at Canaan, never expecting this green-skinned little dwarf to be so generous. Even if Canaan was competing with him for the herbs now, Song Jian couldnt find anything to complain about. Five thousand! Song Jian shouted back. Deal! Canaan responded immediately. Song Jian glanced regretfully at the remaining three or four plots of herbs. If he could collect them all, he could advance another level in his Medicine Gathering skill. However, if he sold them, he wouldnt be able to get five thousand Doomsday Coins for them. After trading five thousand Doomsday Coins, Song Jian stood to one side, curious to see how Canaan would go about gathering the herbs. The goblin merchant Canaan, after completing the trade, first walked up to each plot of herbs for a close inspection. Then, he took out two intelligent machines that were about as tall as him. These intelligent machines looked like eight-legged spiders, with six legs supporting their bodies. Two mechanical claws were used to harvest the herbs, and each time a plant was dug up, it was placed inside their elliptical bodies, which were obviously also storage devices. Their gathering speed was extremely fast, even more than twice as fast as Song Jian using his bamboo spade, thanks to the various tools on the mechanical claws. In just over half an hour, they had finished gathering all the remaining herbs. How about it? These are herb gathering robots, equipped with a level eight Medicine Gathering skill, suitable for any terrain. Even if the herbs are growing on a cliff face, they can collect them. Canaan bragged, It only costs ten thousand Doomsday Coins each, and if you need it, 1 can give you a discount of 99.9%! Forget it, I cant afford it! Song Jian shook his head and said. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmm, these herbs can be used to make about a hundred bottles of potions. Each bottle of potion can be sold for between three hundred to five hundred Doomsday Coins. I should be able to make about twenty thousand Doomsday Coins this time Canaan took out a calculator, punched some numbers and then said in a low voice. Potions are so profitable? Song Jians heart stirred and he quickly asked. Canaan put away the calculator, looked at Song Jian, and said quizzically: Of course, potions are consumables. As long as there is fighting, they will be needed. They sell well, and due to the low success rate of potion-making, they have to be sold at a high price or else we wouldnt make any profit. Song Jian nodded, considering the idea of opening a shop specializing in the sale of potions in the future. Wouldnt it be easy to earn Doomsday Coins that way! Having finished gathering the herbs, Song Jian and Canaan left the forest and headed towards the passage they had entered through the day before. Canaan, after resting for a few hours, was full of energy, and though Song Jian hadnt rested, he didnt feel tired as long as his Mental Strength hadnt been fully consumed in the game. Standing in front of the passage, the stone doors were still closed. Canaan carefully sketched the symbols of the ruins onto the parchment. Song Jian, feeling curious, asked: Didnt you say this place moves every month and the maze never repeats itself? So whats the point of drawing this map? Obviously, to sell it! Canaan glanced at Song Jian and said, The Katlu Ruins exist for a month, and it only takes us two or three days to enter. With the remaining time, we can sell the map to others. Each person can only use the prayer altar once, and after we have used it, others can continue to use it. You really are cut out to be a merchant! Song Jian sighed. It seemed this green-skinned dwarf had truly ingrained the art of making money into his blood and bones. Of course, I am a goblin merchant, and my goal is to become a great space-traveling merchant, selling items on various planets all across the universe! The goblin merchant Canaan said excitedly. What a great ambition! Song Jian replied, unsure whether the concept of cosmic planets really existed in this game, and whether there were other planets. For now, he was still stuck in his own city, and had no conception of cosmic planets. While they chatted, they waited for the stone doors of the passage to open. In no time, the stone doors let out a rumbling sound and slowly began to slide apart. Its truly a marvel of engineering. The Kantulu people from over a thousand years ago were able to develop such mechanisms. This stone door, operating without anyone controlling it, has been running for more than a thousand years. Its truly astonishing. As Canaan watched the door slowly slide open, his eyes were filled with admiration. Soon, the stone gate opened, revealing the glowing passage inside. I really dont want to enter this smelly passage again. Canaan said as he drew a filter onto his face and stepped into the passage. As the foul smell from the passage slowly wafted out, Song Jian frowned slightly, also put a filter over his mouth and nose, followed Canaan into the passage. Having only walked about ten meters, a boom sounded from behind them; the stone door closed. The door only opened twice a day and each time lasted only three minutes. The fact that the two of them found this place was pure luck. We have explored more than half of the Kantelu Maze. We should be able to find the real Katlu Ruins today! Holding the parchment in his hand, Canaan whispered. Just then, they heard the sound of hurried footsteps from ahead, and both Song Jian and Canaan simultaneously stopped and looked at each other, both having a bad feeling. Hey, isnt this our green-skinned dwarf? The lesson 1 gave you last time wasnt enough, huh? You dare to venture into the Kantelu Maze again. Did you really think the words I said last time were just empty threats? A haughty voice rang out from the opposite side. Soon, a figure appeared before Song Jian. A girl clad in crimson armor, wielding a flame-burning war axe, followed by two beasts half a person tall, appeared in front of the two. Jierna, dont push things too far! This is the site of the Kantulu Clan. If you can come here, so can l! Canaan argued loudly, hopping up and down with frustration. It seems that you really want to fight with me over this! A trace of murderous intent appeared on Jiernas delicate face. She shouted, Red-tailed Beasts, attack! Roar- The two beasts behind Jierna roared into the sky and charged at Canaan. Chapter 241 - 241: One-on-One Duel? Chapter 241: One-on-One Duel? Translator: 549690339 The two Red-tailed Beasts behind Jierna looked somewhat strange. They were covered in thick shells everywhere else on their bodies, looking like a giant beetle, and only their tails were covered in red fur. As they ran and swung their tails, it looked like a ball of burning flames. Jierna was a level 15 elite BOSS, and the two Red-tailed Beasts behind her were level 10 elite BOSSes. Facing such combat power, even Song Jian felt somewhat tricky. Before entering the maze, you never mentioned that you had such enemies! Song Jian sighed, took a step forward, and stood in front of the goblin merchant Canaan. This woman is a madwoman, she wants to move the Prayer Altar in the Kantelu Ruins to her own home, and she will chase and kill anyone she sees in the maze! Canaan screamed loudly, looking at Jierna with fear and resentment in his eyes. The Prayer Altar is mine, and you useless lot dare to compete with me! Jierna raised her battle-axe with one hand and pointed at Canaan, shouting, Little green-skinned dwarf, 1 spared you last time, but 1 didnt expect you to be so small in stature yet so ambitious, so you really dare to compete with me for the Prayer Altar? You madwoman, you killed all my guards, the Prayer Altar is an artifact of the Kantulu Clan, just leave it there, cant you just go there once a month to exchange items? Why do you have to dismantle it and take it back? Are you not afraid of damaging it? The goblin hid behind Song Jian and screamed loudly. If I set my eyes on something, it belongs to me. Why should 1 share it with you trash? Die, Red-tailed Beasts, kill these two! Jierna carried her battle-axe and walked step by step towards the two. Song Jian took out a bottle of Weakness Potion from his package and threw it at the two Red-tailed Beasts. With a bang sound, the potion bottle exploded, and the two Red-tailed Beasts were enveloped in a cloud of green dust, causing a thirty-point damage floating above their heads. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian, holding the Guardians Sword, charged at the two Red-tailed Beasts. Eh, little dwarf, you found a pretty good bodyguard this time. Dare to fight head-on with my two Red-tailed Beasts. Those bodyguards you had before, they were so scared they ran away when they saw the Red-tailed Beasts, hahaha! Jierna seemed to think of something funny, pointed her battle-axe at Canaan, and laughed out loud. Jierna, have you found a way to move the Prayer Altar yet? Canaan suddenly asked. Jierna was startled, a trace of embarrassment flashed in her eyes, and she shouted angrily: Even if I havent found a way to move it, I wont allow you useless lot to use it! In case the altar is destroyed due to too much energy consumption, that would be my loss. As for the method to remove it, 1 will find it sooner or later! Jierna, you dont even understand the principle of the Prayer Altar, yet you want to move it. Youre simply deluding yourself! Canaan sneered. Eh, little dwarf, you dare talk to me like that? Jierna showed a surprised expression, glanced at Canaan, and then her gaze fell on Song Jian, who was fighting with the two Red-tailed Beasts. So, you found a powerful bodyguard, no wonder you have become so bold, hmph! Jiernas eyes flashed with a murderous intent, waved her battle-axe, and charged at Song Jian: Let me shatter your courage once more! Song Jians third strike of the Broken Wing Dance sent both Red-tailed Beasts floating in the air. Rapid Sword! While the two Red-tailed Beasts were floating, Song Jian used his Rapid Sword skill, increasing his attack speed greatly, waving his sword quickly and cutting through the beasts. The Red-tailed Beasts, which had already reduced their defense by 35%, were completely defenseless in their floating state. Even ordinary attacks could cause considerable damage, let alone Song Jians sword which also had Invisible Sword Qi attached. System: You deal 45 points of physical damage to the Red-tailed Beast, combo point+1, damage increased by 110% System: You deal 56 points of physical damage to the Red-tailed Beast, combo point+1, damage increased by 120% The Broken Wing Dance made the Red-tailed Beasts float in the air, and then connected with other attacks, which caused combo points, increasing the damage. However, the Broken Wing Dance was only level one, and the third strikes floating effect could only last for a short second. Soon, the two Red-tailed Beasts would fall down. Just as the Red-tailed Beasts were about to hit the ground, a silver light flashed on Song Jians left index finger, he slashed forward, causing both Red-tailed Beasts to let out painful cries, a damage number close to two hundred floated above their heads. As the Red-tailed Beasts landed, Song Jians Rapid Sword state had not yet disappeared. Sword light flickered, continuously slashing at the Red-tailed Beasts, and for a time, the two level 10 elite BOSSes couldnt fight back. Die! Just as Song Jian was constantly chopping away at the two Red-tailed Beasts, a yell accompanied by a surge of powerful force came rushing at him. Seeing Jierna, who was covered in red armor, lunging at him, Song Jian had no time to dodge, so he could only hold his long sword horizontally in front of him; Just as he raised his sword to his chest, Jiernas battle-axe had already arrived. Bang- S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a crisp sound of metal clashing, Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his chest and a tearing pain in his right hand holding the sword, almost unable to hold the sword. Blood spewed from his mouth, and Song Jians body was knocked back. Dare not fight one-on-one? Song Jian climbed up from the ground, angry, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, yelling at Jierna. One-on-one? Jierna was stunned for a moment, and then burst out laughing, Did your human mind break? These Red-tailed Beasts are my pets, and also a part of my power. Why should I give up this power to fight one-on-one with you? Hahahaha! Pets are also part of your power, huh? Well, thats what you said! Song Jians eyes flashed with a cunning look. Soon, a Hexagram Star summoning array appeared under Song Jians feet. Whoosh! A large group of dark red blood crows flew out of the summoning array and pounced on Jierna. These blood crows were at least level 8, and some had even risen to level 10. Obviously, Song Jians summoned creatures had not been idle during his absence. Thirty blood crows crowded into the narrow, five-meter-wide, three-meter-high corridor. They were not used to such a cramped environment. As soon as they appeared, they swarmed towards Jierna; Seeing that Song Jian had summoned so many blood crows, Jierna was startled. However, after seeing their levels, a disdainful look flashed in her eyes. Red-tailed Beasts, kill this garbage! Chapter 242 - 242: Tyrant Body State Chapter 242: Tyrant Body State Translator: 549690339 The number of Blood Crows was considerable, but their combat power was weak. Their existence was not meant for direct attacks but for reconnaissance and early warning. Even a level 10 Blood Crow only had no vitality points and could not face the level 10 elite BOSS Red-tailed Beast head-on. Thats why Jierna sneered contemptuously once she noticed the strength of these Blood Crows. The corridor was crowded, and the Blood Crows couldnt fly, but under Song Jians command, they pounced on the Red-tailed Beasts, creating a sense of blotting out the sky in the narrow corridor. The Red-tailed Beast roared and swiped at the Blood Crows, leaving sharp claw marks in the air. With each swipe, it tore a Blood Crow apart, turning it into a cluster of pus and blood. Watching the number of Blood Crows diminish quickly, Jierna sneered, Pathetic. When all the Blood Crows were annihilated, Jierna suddenly noticed in front of her a row of blood-colored zombies. Thirty blood zombies waved their arms and pounced on the Red-tailed Beast. Although these zombies were also not high-level, around level seven or eight, their strength was clearly much higher than the Blood Crows. Even the Red-tailed Beast couldnt kill them with one blow like it did with the Blood Crows. The thirty blood zombies swarmed the Red-tailed Beast, piling up on it in a manner reminiscent of a human pyramid. The narrow corridor didnt provide any room for the Red-tailed Beast to dodge, and it was quickly pinned down under a swarm of blood zombies. It seemed to be carrying a mountain of flesh, roaring and struggling to escape from underneath the pile, but with its limbs tightly held by the blood zombies and more than a dozen more piling on its body, it couldnt break free. Seeing the Red-tailed Beast pinned down, Jierna snorted lightly, wielding her battle-axe towards one of the zombies on the beast. Song Jian tightly gripped the Guardians Sword and rushed towards Jierna, he couldnt let her attack the blood zombies. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians speed suddenly increased significantly, reaching Jiernas side as she just lifted her battle-axe over her head. Jierna wasnt expecting his speed to increase so quickly. Her face showed surprise as she hurriedly swung her battle-axe to block. Clang! A surge of great force came, Jierna almost felt like she couldnt hold onto her battle-axe, took several steps back to unload the force and regain her balance. An unnatural flush rose to her cheeks as blood began to seep from the corner of her mouth. Just as she prepared to speak, Jierna suddenly noticed that Song Jians speed had once again increased and he was rushing towards her. Bang- Jierna was unable to block in time. Song Jians sword fiercely struck Jiernas red armor. Sparks flew as the sword left a deep mark on the armor. Impossible! Jierna stepped back a few steps, vomiting blood. She felt the power and speed of Song Jians attack increasing with each strike. A piercing pain rose from her shoulder. His attack had slashed open her armor and struck her body. Just then, Jierna felt a shadow enveloping her. Looking up, she saw Song Jian leaping high up, almost touching the corridors ceiling. Watching as Song Jian hacked at her from the air, Jierna gritted her teeth, held her battle-axe horizontally, and faced him. Bang! Another violent collision occurred, as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on her. Jierna felt intense pain in her knee and involuntarily knelt on the ground. Boom! A shockwave burst from Song Jians long sword. Jiernas body involuntarily rose in the air, laying horizontally in mid-air in a humiliating posture. Levitation state! A thought flashed across Jiernas mind, her eyes revealed a look of terror. She knew what levitation state meant. In this state, she would be completely defenseless against any incoming attack. The damage she would suffer would also be multiplied. Rapid Sword! Song Jians attack speed suddenly increased. Multiple auras of silver light encircled Jierna as his sword relentlessly slashed her. For a moment, blood sprayed from Jierna who was under the levitation state, her vitality points were dropping quickly. Bang! As Jierna landed, a silver Sword Qi burst from Song Jians left index finger, piercing her body and pinning her to the ground. The series of attacks had reduced more than half of Jiernas vitality points. Once released from her levitation state and back on the ground, Jierna regained control of her body. Seeing Song Jian attack again, she roared, and a golden light flashed over her body. A wave of energy spread from her body in all directions. Song Jian was met head-on with the wave, forcing him to cover his head and face with his hands while his body was flung backward. Groans- The Red-tailed Beast behind her writhed wildly, its thick neck swaying from side to side, its sharp fangs fatally pierced through the bodies of the reachable blood zombies. Some zombies were already torn apart by the Red-tailed Beast, not even a complete corpse was left. Their vitality points reduced to zero and slowly disappeared into pools of pus and blood. With furrowed brows, Song Jian noted that although the blood zombies outnumbered the Red-tailed Beast by ten times, they were simply no match for it. So far, the two Red-tailed Beasts had only lost a fifth of their vitality points while already ten of the blood zombies had been lost. The remaining zombies were having trouble holding down the two Red-tailed Beasts. In about ten seconds more, the beasts would free themselves. The zombies would then be utterly useless. At this point, Jierna was radiating a golden light all over her body and charged towards Song Jian like a valkyrie. Tyrant Body State? Song Jian stared at the status bar above Jiernas head and exclaimed in surprise. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under the Tyrant Body State, Jiernas attack, defense and speed increased significantly, and she also became immune to some controlling effects such as levitation, knockback and dizziness. These effects lasted for a whopping thirty seconds. This made Song Jian feel a bit of a bind. Seeing Jierna rushing towards him, he opened his silver vertical pupil on his forehead. A silver beam burst out from his vertical eye shooting towards Jierna. Eye Beam Kill! Boom Boom Boom C The silver beam continually bombarded Jiernas body, each hit causing nearly a hundred points of damage. However, Jierna held her battle-axe in front of her and continued to move forward despite the onslaught of the silver beam. Silver sparks flowed from Jiernas body like lava. She growled lowly, her once delicate face becoming somewhat ferocious. Chapter 243 - 243 Let’s Unite Chapter 243: Lets Unite Translator: 549690339 Jiernas strength was formidable, and she was currently in the Tyrant Body state, which gave Song Jian a great headache. The damage from the Eye Kill was high, but Jierna was surprisingly able to withstand the damage, step by step charging towards Song Jian. Her frenzied battle state took even Song Jian aback C he hadnt expected this girl to be a battle maniac! Five seconds passed, and a hint of fatigue flashed in Song Jians eyes. Jierna was now just three or four meters away from him and could reach him with just a sprint. Sword Silk! Song Jian swung his sword at Jierna, the sword and the battle-axe viciously collided, and a small piece of metal chipped off from the sword. A faint crack appeared on the surface of the Guardians Sword, spreading downward from the chipped area. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Three strands of silver Sword Silk appeared out of nowhere from Song Jians body surface and stabbed towards Jiernas body. One of them pierced Jiernas arm, one pierced her neck, and another entered her abdomen. Usually, it could cause close to four hundred points of damage, but for Jierna, who was in the Tyrant Body state, it only caused slightly more than two hundred and eighty points of damage. Die! Jierna swung her battle-axe towards Song Jian. Intense breaking wind sound suddenly resounded, as unsettling as ghost wails and wolf howls, giving one a headache. The strong winds met his face, cutting a few minor wounds on Song Jians cheeks. Fresh blood stained his entire cheeks in a flash. Buzz- A light shield appeared on Song Jians body surface as he gritted his teeth and stabbed at Jierna with his sword. He completely gave up on defense, acting as if he was fighting for his life. A cruel smile appeared on Jiernas face, her battle-axe didnt slow, and a jade necklace around her neck flash with a pale blue light. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! The battle-axe cleaved on the light shield, Song Jians sword also cleaved on a pale blue water screen. This strike, neither of them had inflicted damage on the other. You dare to fight for your life against me? You are not qualified! Jiernas eyes were fixed on Song Jian, her tongue licking the blood at the corner of her mouth, and she sneered. Roar- Behind him, two Red-tailed Beasts finally broke free from the Blood Zombies Human Pyramid. Shaking their heads and tails, they immediately flung several blood zombies hanging on their bodies. Slap- A Blood Zombie was thrown away by a Red-tailed Beast, happened to fly past another Red-tailed Beast, the Red-tailed Beast twisted its head like a lightning, biting the Blood Zombie in its mouth. With a hard bite, it immediately crushed the Blood Zombie into a puddle of pus and blood, exploding in mid-air. In an instant, the two Red-tailed Beasts were like tigers entering sheepfold, sweeping the remaining dozen of Blood Zombies. Jierna looked back at Song Jian with a wild smile on her face: The trash creatures you summoned are almost wiped out. Once my two Red-tailed Beasts finish off your trash, Id like to see what you can do to fight me! Jierna, youve gone too far! The Goblin Clan wont let you go! Canaan, hiding in the distance with a face full of rage, screamed. I should be scared of your short clan? Jierna showed a disdainful expression on her face, completely ignoring Canaans threat. Song Jian took out two potions from his pocket, threw one at the two Red-tailed Beasts, and the other at Jierna. Pat- Jierna swung her battle axe toward the sky, causing the potion vial to explode in the air. A cloud of green powder enveloped Jierna, but was blocked by the golden light around her bodythe Weakness Potion had no effect on Jierna in her Tyrant Body State. Is that the only trick you know? Jierna gave Song Jian a contemptuous smile and swung her axe toward him. Song Jian backed off hastily, knowing he was no match for Jierna in her current state. Just then, Song Jian felt two gusts of wind from behind him. He abruptly lowered his body, and two Red-tailed Beasts leapt over him. Grrr- The Red-tailed Beasts hit the ground, turned their bodies around, leaned slightly forward, and bared their fangs at Song Jian, growling lowly at him. H-Human, we are no match for that crazy woman, we should run away! Canaan said tremblingly from afar. Although Canaan had no attack power, his defense was formidable, and he had several Acceleration Skills. He had explored more than half of the maze here, so if they fled, Jierna wouldnt be able to catch up with him. Song Jian glanced at Jierna in her Tyrant Body State, and then at the two Red-tailed Beasts in front of her. He gestured with his left hand, and a summoning matrix appeared in the air. A Black Dragon hatchling appeared within the matrix. After taking a glance at Song Jian, it turned its head towards the two Red-tailed Beasts and let out a roar. The Black Dragon hatchling had now leveled up to level seven. Although it was still three levels lower than the Red-tailed Beasts, it totally overshadowed them in terms of attributes and skills. Most importantly, a faint Dragon Might emerged from it. The two Red-tailed Beasts tails were originally waving arrogantly in the air like two burning flames, but the moment the Black Dragon hatchling roared at them, the two flames instantly went out, and the Red-tailed Beasts tucked their tails tightly, bent their bodies, and let out mournful cries, their eyes filled with terror. They didnt have the courage to attack the Black Dragon hatchling due to the suppression of bloodline levels between creatures. Seeing the Black Dragon hatchling, then looking at the two Red-Tailed Beasts crouching at her feet, Jierna furrowed her brows, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Human, are you interested in joining hands? Jierna looked at Song Jian. Join hands? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked, Together, go to Kantelu Ruins and find the Prayer Altar? How about we team up to take down the green-skinned dwarf? Jierna licked her lips, glanced at Canaan with a smirk, and said. Canaan looked at Song Jian with a frightened expression and slowly backed away. We we have a contract! Canaan stared at Song Jian and said in a low voice. Hearing Jiernas proposition, Song Jian instantly frowned and tightened his grip on his longsword. Originally he had summoned the Black Dragon hatchling to hold back the two Red-tailed Beasts. He never expected that the two Beasts would lose their fighting spirit upon seeing the Black Dragon hatchlingthey probably wouldnt even dare to fight back if Song Jian were to take them down now. With the threat of the Red-tailed Beasts gone, Song Jians situation shifted from being outnumbered to having the upper hand. The change in the attacking and defending state was unfavorable to Jierna, which might be why she suggested joining forces. Seeing Song Jians reaction, Jierna raised an eyebrow and chuckled. I was just joking with you, human! How about we team up and look for Kantelu Ruins together? This time, Ill allow you to use the Prayer Altar once. But once youve used it, Im taking the whole Altar away! With that, Jierna voluntarily deactivated her Tyrant Body State and walked toward Song Jian. Chapter 244 - 244 Map Copy Chapter 244: Map Copy Translator: 549690339 Dont trust her, shes lying to you! Panic flashed in Canaans eyes as he roared loudly. Little dwarf, if you keep talking nonsense, Ill turn your green skin red. Jierna threatened Canaan with a menacing expression. Canaan immediately shrank back, looking wronged as he hid in the corner near the wall. Song Jian glanced at Jierna, seeing that she still had some tricks up her sleeve. It was unclear who would win if they continued to fight. Song Jians task was not to kill Jierna but to safely escort Canaan to the Kantelu Ruins. Alright, lets cooperate. My only goal is to bring this little dwarf to Kantelu Ruins and see if theres any advantage to be had. Continuing to fight would be pointless! Song Jian shrugged, speaking in a relaxed tone. Jierna hoisted the battle-axe onto her shoulders with her right hand. Hearing Song Jians words, she revealed a satisfied smile and slowly pulled her left hand out of her waist pocket. Haha, wise choice. Jierna walked up and kicked the Red-tailed Beasts twice before muttering, Get up, useless creatures. The Black Dragon cubs golden eyes were still fixed on the Red-tailed Beasts, as if ready to pounce and devour them at any moment. Even reprimanded by Jierna, the Red-tailed Beasts didnt dare to move under the pressure of Dragon Might, lying on the ground with exposed bellies and wailing pitifully. Hey, can you put your pet away? These two wont even dare to walk otherwise. Jierna looked at the Black Dragon cub, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes. A Dragon cub I never thought that this human could actually tame a Dragon cub as a pet Jierna pondered, her eyes darting back and forth. If the Dragon Clan finds out that someone has tamed a Dragon cub as a pet, this human in front of me will be in big trouble. Should I secretly inform the Dragon Clan? Song Jian raised his hand, and a summoning circle appeared beneath the Black Dragon cub, quickly absorbing it into the Pet Space. Since the Black Dragon cub had been hunting monsters near the mansion earlier, Song Jian needed to first retrieve it into the Pet Space and then summon it from there. Now, to dismiss the cub, he could only send it back to the Pet Space and not relocate it near the mansion. Alright, little dwarf, bring out the map of your exploration. Let me see how much ground youve covered, Jierna menacingly said as she grabbed Canaan, who was cowering in the corner. Canaan resentfully glanced at Song Jian and handed over the sheepskin scroll. Hmm, not bad. Youve already explored such a large area. This will save me a lot of time! Jierna scanned the scroll, her eyes lighting up, and she nodded with satisfaction. Jierna had only explored about a third of the area, also depicted on a sheepskin scroll. She combined the two scrolls with a flash of white light, merging them into one. Immediately, the terrain of more than half of the Kantelu Maze was revealed to everyone present. A magic map? Canaans eyes filled with envy. He murmured, A magic map can automatically record any place and path one has been to. Its like a divine artifact for explorers Arent you a great merchant of the Goblin Clan? Dont you have one of these? Song Jian turned to Canaan and asked. He also coveted the magic map. Compared to the Zombie City map given when starting the game, this was much more advanced. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No! Canaans face darkened, thinking of something unpleasant. Jierna, are you selling this map? Song Jian asked. What do you think? Jierna rolled her eyes, snorted coldly, and walked ahead with an arrogant air. Song Jian shrugged, not paying it any mind as he followed behind Jierna. Jierna entered the ruins from a different entrance, covering a different area from Song Jians party. This meant that only one-sixth of the area remained unexplored, which must be where the Kantelu Ruins were located. Jierna ordered two Red-tailed Beasts to scout ahead. Their tough shells acted like steel armor, making it difficult for conventional traps to harm them. Whenever they encountered monsters, Jierna charged in without waiting for Song Jian, single-handedly slaughtering all the opponents. Too weak! These monsters are seriously weak! None of them can put up a fight! Jierna pulled her battle-axe from the skull of a level 20 ordinary monster and glanced at Song Jian as she loudly declared. Song Jian could also kill a level 20 ordinary monster, but he wouldnt look as relaxed as Jierna. Seeing her provocative gaze, Song Jian pursed his lips and looked away. Seeing Song Jian look away, Jierna smirked and snorted proudly. The magical map was amazing C without the need for continuous drawing, it accurately recorded the paths they had traversed. In less than three hours, the three of them managed to explore the remaining area of the maze and found the entrance to the Kantelu Ruins. Now, the trio stood at the end of a passage, facing a faintly gray, misty light-gate. On either side of the gate were stone carvings of two dragons dressed in heavy armor, howling at the sky C not images of the Kantulu Clan. This is the place! Canaans eyes lit up with joy, and he heaved a sigh of relief. Hmph, youre just lucky to have found a powerful guard. Otherwise, youd never have made it here, Jierna coldly snorted. Canaan chuckled, looking slightly ingratiating: Should 1 go in first and check if theres any danger? Since when did the Goblin Clan become so brave? Jierna mocked with a sneer, and gave Canaan a kick on the butt: Go on, scout ahead. The moment Canaans figure entered the light-gate, Song Jian received a system prompt that he had completed the protection task. The whole Goblin Clan is full of troublemakers C stingy, calculating sorts. Even if youre on guard, you cant help but be taken in by them! Jierna couldnt help but exclaim while looking at Song Jian. Song Jian nodded and said, Yeah, he tricked me from the start. He said 1 could take anything from his bag as a reward, but turns out he had multiple storage items, and the bag was full of junk! Jierna couldnt help but laugh, clearly delighted by Song Jians misfortune. Jierna took out the magic map and peeled off a layer. With a swish- A thin sheet of parchment was lifted off the surface of the magic map and handed to Song Jian. This is a replica of the Kantelu Maze. Im giving it to you! I see quite a few notes from the Goblin Clan on it, presumably theyll be useful to you, Jierna said. This was another feature of the magical map C the ability to replicate any map. Jierna was now giving Song Jian a map of the Kantelu Maze. As long as the maze didnt move within the next month, Song Jian could enter it repeatedly. Song Jians eyes lit up and, gratefully accepting the map, he said, Thank you, Jierna. Chapter 245: Desert Scorpion Beast Chapter 245: Desert Scorpion Beast Translator: 549690339 In this maze, Song Jian didnt care about other places, but the golden treasure chest guarded by the Level 20 Elite BOSS was extremely enticing to him. If he didnt have the map, it would take some effort to find that place. However, with the map in hand, Song Jian could easily locate the Level 20 Elite BOSS. If he prepared properly, he might be able to slay it. That was a golden treasure chest, after all. Inside, there was at least one gold-quality equipment, which, at this stage of the game, was almost like a divine artifact for players. Haha, youre not bad, human. From now on, youre Jiernas friend. When we have time, we can spar again, but no using pets! Jierna said, patting Song Jian on the shoulder. System: You have gained the favor of the game character Jierna. Your relationship with the game character Jierna has increased to Friendly. System: When your relationship with a game character increases to Adoration, there is a certain chance that you can recruit them as a Follower. After Jierna finished speaking, she casually led her two Red-tailed Beasts into the light door. Song Jian stood in front of the light door, staring at the system prompt for a long time before revealing a trace of a smile and stepping in. As Song Jian stepped through the light door, his vision blurred, and he felt a sense of weightlessness. A strong dizziness enveloped him. This experience was even worse than when he first entered the game. When the dizziness subsided, Song Jian lifted his head and immediately furrowed his eyebrows. At this moment, he was standing on a sand dune. The light door behind him was slowly shrinking, and by the time Song Jian noticed it, it had already shrunk to the size of a basketball. In a short while, it disappeared entirely, leaving Song Jian alone in the desert. Canaan and Jierna were both gone, seemingly teleported to different places. Song Jian looked around. This place was clearly much larger than the valley he had been in before. He was now in the middle of a desert, with no signs of life anywhere within a few miles. All he could see were rolling sand dunes. A blazing sun hung in the sky, and the air was miserably dry. The entire area was desolate and lifeless, with not even a single blade of grass in sight. I must have left the Zombie Citys boundaries, right? Song Jian thought to himself. After all, even during daylight hours in Zombie City, there was no sunlight, and the sky was covered with thick clouds, completely obscuring the sun. Glancing at the sun overhead, he quickly determined his direction. Song Jian picked a random path and began walking forward. In the endless desert, there seemed to be no boundaries, and Song Jian was the only one walking alone, leaving a long trail of footprints behind him. Along the way, he didnt find any traces of life or even a hint of it. However, he did find some ruins in the desert. There were some crude stone houses half-buried in the sand, along with a few dessicated skeletons scattered around. These skeletons looked exactly like the one he had found in the Purple Bamboo Pavilion earlier, with horns on their heads and rows of bone spurs on their arms. There wasnt anything valuable in these stone houses, so Song Jian quickly searched them and found only a tattered map. At the center of the map was a huge pyramid marked on it. There arent any altars marked on this, just this pyramid. Ill check it out first and see! Song Jian thought to himself as he put the tattered map into his bag. Following its directions, he headed towards the pyramid. In the desert, ones hunger and thirst depleted quickly. Without water, it wouldnt be long before the thirst gauge would hit zero. Afterward, his Vitality Points would begin to decrease. Without enough water, one could easily die of thirst here. Fortunately, Song Jian had plenty of supplies. He always carried a lot of food and water with him. When his thirst gauge dropped below half, Song Jian took out a bottle of mineral water and gulped it down. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly felt faint sounds of combat coming from his left front. Accompanied by the roars of Red-tailed Beasts, he immediately rushed in that direction. A few miles away, Jierna was wielding an axe and, along with her two Red-tailed Beasts, was attacking a Level 15 Elite BOSS. The BOSS resembled a huge scorpion with six legs and a segmented tail. Its tail was hook-shaped and tipped with a bright red stinger. LV15 Desert Scorpion Beast (Elite), Vitality Points: 2200/2900, Characteristics: Enhanced Defense, Highly Poisonous, Skills: Sand Escape, Scarlet Poison Needle, Pincer Strike. Song Jian stood on a sand dune, squinting as he watched. Although it was three against one, the Desert Scorpion Beast was incredibly fierce, able to move freely in the sand without any hindrance. It brandished its giant pincers, creating sparks each time they clashed. The two Red-tailed Beasts appeared quite wary of the BOSSS formidable weapons, and did not dare to attack head-on, instead harassing it from the sides. Jierna, on the other hand, was the main fighting force and directly faced the scorpion beast. As he carefully observed from the side, Song Jian seized the opportunity to see just how strong Jierna was in combat and if she had any hidden cards. However, before he could watch for long, Jierna seemed to detect something and turned her head towards Song Jian. Since there was nowhere to hide on the vast sands, Song Jian, who was standing on a high sand dune, could not escape Jiernas gaze. The moment she saw Song Jian, Jierna raised an eyebrow, anger flashing across her face. Stop standing there and help! No longer able to watch the fight, Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, drew his Guardians Sword, and charged towards the Desert Scorpion Beast. When the Desert Scorpion Beast saw Song Jian approaching, it didnt pay any attention to him. In its eyes, power directly correlated with size. It even held some contempt for the seemingly insignificant Song Jian. However, it quickly realized its grave mistake. Song Jians attacks were extremely powerful and his damage high. With a swing of his sword, three silver Sword Silks pierced through the thick shell and penetrated the scorpion beasts body. With the silvery Sword Qi flashing on his sword, Song Jian effortlessly tore through the shell on the scorpion beasts body, causing massive damage to it. Even when its pincers clashed with Song Jians sword head on, the latter remained fearless. The Invisible Sword Qi made the sword incredibly sharp. Each clash shattered fragments of the scorpions pincers, leaving them pitted and ragged in no time. The Desert Scorpion Beasts Vitality Points rapidly decreased, and its eyes filled with fear when looking at Song Jian. Feeling the imminent threat to its life, the Desert Scorpion Beast actually turned and fled. After running some distance, it burrowed directly into the sand and disappeared. Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet Chapter 246: Scorpion Beast Helmet Translator: 549690339 Desert Shift! This is a defense skill of the Sand Scorpion Beast, whenever it faces danger, it tunnels into the sand to escape. What to do? Watch it run away like this? Song Jian looked regretfully where the Scorpion Beast dug a large hole, he couldnt chase it into the sand. Hmph, it cant stay beneath the sand indefinitely. Its skill also needs to cool down sometime! Jierna snorted, flicking her ponytail, she ordered the two Red-tailed Beasts: You two, track its trail, find where it comes out. After strolling around the big hole for a while, the two Red-tailed Beasts roared at Jierna before running toward the left. Follow them! After Jierna finished speaking, she jumped onto one of the Red-tailed Beasts, riding it to follow the other one. Although Song Jian owned a motorcycle, it couldnt run smoothly through the desert, with his own two legs the only option, he trailed behind the two Red-tailed Beasts, eating their dust. Because they were tracking the trace of the Sand Scorpion Beast, the Red-tailed Beasts werent moving very fast, which barely allowed Song Jian to keep up with them. After running for about ten minutes, there was a noise from the front, and the Sand Scorpion Beast finally emerged from under the sand. Attack, its Vitality Points arent plenty anymore. Knock it down, well share the loot! Jierna shouted to Song Jian behind her, instantly wielding her battleaxe and lunging from the back of the Red-tailed Beast, leaping mid-air. Die! Jierna yelled fiercely in mid-air. Her battleaxe, with a whistling sound, swung towards the Sand Scorpion Beast. Song Jian also charged at it. The ground quaked under his foot, and a sharp fang-shaped energy wave ripped through the sand, leaving a deep mark. After using the Desert Shift skill, the Sand Scorpion Beast seemed very exhausted. Crawling in the sand for about ten minutes without air and against much resistance burned a few times more energy than usual, so when it came out, the Scorpion Beast was panting heavily. Feeling the intense energy above its head, a look of annoyance flashed in the eyes of the Sand Scorpion Beast. It surprisingly rose its front body up, swinging the scorpion claw at mid-air Jierna. Boom! After the battleaxe and the Scorpions Claw collided, a loud boom followed by a shockwave rolled through, and the Sand Scorpion Beast retreated a few steps, surprise flashing in its eyes. It couldnt believe that such a tiny figure could wield such immense power. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a sharp sound came from below. A fang-shaped energy wave hit one of its left legs hard. With a crack, the Earth Teeth Assault triggered a critical hit and broke off one of the Scorpion Beasts legs. A wave of intense pain washed over the Sand Scorpion Beast, causing it to tilt towards the left, losing its balance and rolling over. Well done! Jiernas eyes shone. She shouted, stomping under her foot causing a giant pit, her body sprung up, swinging her battleaxe towards the Scorpion Beasts stomach. Splash- The battleaxe easily ripped open the Scorpion Beasts soft belly, a stinky thick green liquid splurted out from the wound, staining Jiernas entire body green. The Scorpion Beast let out a series of frantic shrills. The Scorpion Tail swung from under its body, raising up high, a vivid red Scorpion hook launched towards Jiernas back. Buzz- A soft trembling sound echoed through the air as a three-meter-long sword light swept across, chopping the scorpion tail into two pieces. Sword Silk! Three silver sword silks appeared out of nowhere from the surface of Song Jians body. After briefly probing the surroundings, they lashed out at the desert scorpion beast with a swish. Thwack thwack thwack- The three sword silks struck the shell of the desert scorpion beast like a whip, splitting three wounds over a meter long. Blood splattered around, tinting the surrounding sand green. Still not dead? Jierna didnt even glance at the scorpion tail behind her, continuously swinging her battle axe and hacking at the scorpion beast. The beast writhed crazily, stirring up a cloud of dust and sand that cloaked everything in chaos. Jiernas growling and the scorpions beasts roar intertwined. The figure of the scorpion beast flickered in the dust, its thick green blood occasionally splattering out. Soon, the movement of the desert scorpion beast gradually diminished. The dust settled, and next to a small sand dune, the beast collapsed onto the ground. Jierna stood atop the beasts body, one foot stepping on its head, one hand holding the battle axe on her shoulder, looking at Song Jian. Impressive! Song Jian gave Jierna a thumbs-up, loudly praising her. Upon hearing Song Jians praise, a radiant smile spread across Jiernas face. You did pretty well too. If it werent for you, I might have been seriously injured this time. This guys tail is no joke! Jierna jumped off the massive body of the scorpion beast, delivering a hard kick to its corpse. An invisible flame began to burn on the surface of the scorpion beasts body, its enormous corpse sizzling in heat. A few items emitting a bluish-green glow emerged from its body. Jierna carefully examined the items. She immediately separated one piece of blue equipment and two pieces of white-quality materials into one pile, and the remaining three green items into another pile. Then she said to Song Jian, Lets split the spoils. You pick first! Song Jian stepped forward to take a look. Among the two piles of spoils, there was only one piece of equipment, which was the blue item. Scorpion Beast Helmet (Blue): Helmet, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense + 8, Vision +3, Attack +10; Special Effect: Summoning Scorpion Beast (Passive), when damaged, there is a certain chance to summon a Desert Scorpion Beast Soul to assist in battle. The Desert Scorpion Beast Soul lasts for 180 seconds, this skill can only trigger once every sixty minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 13, Can it be taken out of the game: No. A level 13 helmet. Song Jian was only at level 12, he needed to level up once more to wear it. The remaining two items paired with the helmet were white-quality materials: Scorpion Meat full of Fishy Smell and Broken Scorpion Shell. The former was a cooking material, the latter a forging material, both of not very high value. The other pile held three green quality items which were three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls, their usage unknown. But if sold, each can fetch a thousand Doomsday Coins. Song Jian glanced at them, then directly picked up the blue-quality helmet and the two white-quality materials. Jierna watched Song Jian, a mysterious smile playing at the corner of her mouth as she collected the three Exquisite Scorpion Pearls. Continue in this direction, and in about five or six kilometers, we should reach Kantelu Ruins. The Prayer Altar is there! Jierna pointed in a direction across the desert. Something clicked in Song Jians mind. The direction she was pointing to was where the pyramid was marked on the map. It seemed that the map he had found earlier was indeed the map of Kantelu Ruins. Chapter 247: Stone City Chapter 247: Stone City Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had now confirmed that the pyramid marked on the map was indeed the Kantelu Ruins. However, it seemed that the ruins were a great distance from where he and Jierna were. It had taken them more than six hours to get there. Annoyed at Song Jians slow pace, Jierna had another one of the Red-tailed Beasts carry him. The beasts raced through the desert without encountering a single monster, which Song Jian found peculiar. Half a day later, a Stone City appeared before them. Having dismounted from the Red-tailed Beast, Jierna pointed at the city before them and explained, That is the main city of the Kantulu Clan, the place now known as the Kantelu Ruins. The prayer altar is at the center of the city. You can see a corner of it from here. Looking in the direction Jierna was pointing, Song Jian indeed saw a towering pyramid within the city. It was far taller than the other buildings, and its point could even be seen several miles away. The Stone City before them wasnt that big. Its walls were built from stone bricks, many of which had collapsed. Dark red plants, resembling cacti, were plentiful and their sharp thorns stood tall. The city looked simple and dilapidated, which disappointed Song Jian. It appeared that the Kantulu Clan wasnt as strong as hed imagined. The citys size was similar to a small district within a Zombie Town. This disadvantaged size was likely why the entire clan had faded into history, leaving behind only these city ruins. As they moved towards the Stone City, after a few steps, they both glanced to the left. A billowing cloud of sand was rising in the distance, seemingly stirred up by someone running at a high speed. Humph, 1 had expected that little green dwarf to run fast! Jierna huffed with a cold snort. Song Jian started to laugh as he recognized the running figure to be the Goblin merchant Canaan. He looked just as he did when Song Jian first met him, carrying his large bundle on his shoulder. This was the first time Song Jian had seen Canaan running. Canaan was impressively fast and had good endurance. Seeing Song Jian and Jierna, Canaan changed his course to run toward them, and in no time at all, was standing before them. Phew, phew-. I finally found you guys. The desert is riddled with monsters. 1 was almost surrounded by them, Canaan wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking completely worn out. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Coward! Weve only encountered a single monster all this time. The desert isnt teeming with monsters as you say! Your problem is that youre a scaredy-cat! Jierna scornfully remarked. Just as Canaan was about to retort, Song Jian suddenly pointed in the direction Canaan had come from and asked, Are those the monsters you were talking about? Jierna looked up and saw the cloud of dust created by Canaans run was beginning to settle. Behind it were hundreds of Desert Scorpion Beasts lined up densely, looking like a dark tide, heading toward them. You good-for-nothing! How could you draw so many monsters toward us! Jierna roared in fury, her combat axe itching to chop Canaan in half. I, I was just saying Canaan gasped for air while trying to defend himself. Lets run! Into the Stone City, or were all going to die here, Song Jian said, darting towards the Stone City. These Desert Scorpion Beasts were just ordinary Level 15 monsters and not the Level 15 Elite Boss theyd encountered earlier. Despite this, the sheer number of beasts was overwhelming, and two people, no, three C even considering Canaan, it was not a fight they could win. All around them was a blank canvas of yellow sand. Only by entering the Stone City could they have a chance to escape. Although the city walls had collapsed considerably, lacking defensive strength, most of the buildings inside the city were still intact. Provided they could find a stone house to hide in, out of sight from the beasts, they might be able to wait out until the monsters left on their own. Jierna also discarded her resentment for Canaan and dashed toward the Stone City alongside Song Jian. Jumping over a collapsed stone wall, the three of them rushed into the city, heading towards the city center. Most of the buildings near the stone wall had either collapsed or been buried by the sand. The stones towards the center of the city, the closer they were to the central pyramid, better they were preserved. These stone houses are too small; they cant serve as hiding places. Jierna looked around and frowned. Song Jian looked around and found that the stone houses near the city center were mostly two or three-story stone towers. They didnt take up much ground area, and these stone towers wouldnt be able to withstand an onslaught from a group of Level 15 monsters. Lets go to the prayer altar. Only there can we find a place to hide. Canaan yelled, pointing at the massive pyramid at the city center. Right, that place! Jiernas eyes lit up, and she quickly gave her approval. Song Jian had come here for the first time and naturally had no say in the matter. He followed Jierna and Canaan towards the massive pyramid. The pyramid stood several tens of meters high, constructed from huge rocks each over a meter in diameter. Building such a structure was more challenging than constructing ten stone cities. Song Jian wondered how the Kantulu Clan had managed to construct it. Moreover, surrounding the giant pyramid were dozens of smaller pyramids. The shortest stood about seven or eight meters tall while the tallest was no more than fifty meters high. Compared to the central pyramid, they were as insignificant as jackals to an elephant. What are these smaller pyramids for? Song Jian asked while running. They all seal demons. Dont approach them too closely. Only the giant pyramid that hosts the prayer altar is safe, Canaan urgently warned, his face growing pale as he saw Song Jian pointing at the smaller pyramids. Hmph, demons my foot! Theyre nothing but Level 30 Elites! Jierna snorted, her face filled with disdain. Level 30 Elite bosses? Song Jians body trembled involuntarily, immediately dropping the idea of exploring the smaller pyramids. Underneath the giant pyramid was a stone corridor about two meters wide, leading directly inside the pyramid. The three of them followed this corridor and soon felt a shift from bright to dim light, indicating theyd entered the pyramids interior. Behind them, sharp shrieks from the Desert Scorpion Beasts could be heard. They seemed to fear this pyramid, staying put at the entrance to the stone corridor, continuously screeching. Phew! Were safe! They dare not enter, Canaan said, collapsing onto the ground and panting heavily. Jierna too threw her weapon aside and sat down leaning against a Red-tailed Beast. She didnt have any speed boosting skills and had relied purely on her physical stamina to reach safety. Now that the danger had passed, she too started to feel fatigued. Song Jian frowned. If this pyramid was as safe as Canaan said, why did the Scorpion Beasts fear it? It seems there are secrets within the pyramid that they havent discovered yet. Song Jian glanced at Canaan and Jierna, secretly speculating. Chapter 248: Stone Gate Chapter 248: Stone Gate Translator: 549690339 The desert scorpion creatures behind them closely guarded the base of the Great Pyramid. The three of them walked along the stone passageway into the interior of the pyramid and went a distance of more than a hundred meters. A stone door appeared in front of them. Phew, weve made it. Just wait a moment; once the door opens, we can enter. Canaan relaxed when he saw the stone door and sat on the stone passage floor to rest. Jierna leaned her battle-axe and rested on it as well, and the two Red-tailed Beasts closely followed her. Song Jian glanced at the two and assumed that the stone door would automatically open in due time, allowing them to enter the place where the prayer altar was. After looking around, Song Jian was attracted by the stone door and walked up to it to carefully examine it from top to bottom. The stone door was pitch black and looked different from the other stones in Stone City. Its surface had a faint glow, and it was filled with a strong aura of deathly silence, clearly having been refined by the Kantulu Clans secret method. The door was engraved with strange characters and patterns, and some parts were even inlaid with gold threads and jewels. Song Jian reached out to touch the jewels, but as soon as his finger touched the stone door, a strong current appeared with a snap sound, bouncing Song Jians finger away and floating a damage of over a hundred points above his head. The damage is so high? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. Generally, even if a player reached level 10, their Vitality Points wouldnt be this high. If they came here and casually touched the stone door, they would be killed in an instant. Be careful, theres a curse from the Kantulu Clan on this stone door. If you touch it carelessly, you will be injured. Canaan glanced at Song Jian and said. Now that their employment relationship had come to an end, Canaan became somewhat cold-hearted. If this had happened before, Canaan would have warned Song Jian before he tried to touch it. So, it cannot be touched? What about this? Song Jian pointed to a sword mark over three feet long on the stone door and asked. The door was intact except for the sword mark, which stood out. Song Jian raised his left hand, and a silver sword glow erupted out of thin air. Shoo- The sword glow fiercely chopped at the stone door, causing sparks to fly. However, the stone door remained unharmed. Have you gone mad? Canaan jumped up, taking several steps back in retreat. As the stone door was attacked, its surface emitted currents that made crackling sounds. Boom- A beam of current shot out like the whip of a thunder god and struck Song Jian. A light curtain appeared on Song Jians body, the current slammed fiercely onto the light curtain, and in one blow, it shattered the light curtain with a defense power of 500 points. Quick, get back! As long as you get out of its attack range, youll be safe! Canaan screamed from behind Song Jian. Rather than retreating, Song Jian advanced forward and held up the Guardians Sword. The Invisible Sword Qi on the sword blade was stained silver; Shoo-. The long sword fiercely slashed at the stone door, and immediately, thunder-like noises resounded through the stone passageway. The currents on the stone door grew in number, eventually forming a wall of lightning. Just then, that sword mark on the stone door suddenly shone with a bright light, accompanied by a faint hum in everyones ears. Boom- An illusory figure appeared in front of the stone door out of thin air. This figure wore a green robe and had long hair draped over their shoulders. Song Jian could only see their back. The figure raised their right hand, and a sword as thick as a finger appeared out of nowhere, transforming into a gigantic heavy sword that chopped fiercely at the stone door. Boom- With a loud noise, the lightning wall before Song Jian disintegrated. On the stone door, along the sword mark, another crack appeared, bursting more than a foot to the left. The illusory figure turned around, nodded at Song Jian, and slowly dissipated in the air. A look of bewilderment appeared in Song Jians eyes. He squinted, trying to get a closer look at the face of the illusory figure but couldnt see it clearly. The lightning, the figure, the sword glow, and the giant sword all disappeared, returning to how it had been when the three just arrived. The only difference was that there was now an additional crack more than a foot long on the stone door. What just happened? Canaan was dumbfounded. He had been to the Kantelu Ruins countless times and had never seen anything like this before. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You have personally experienced the Epic profession Sword Master demonstrating sword moves to you. All your sword-related skill levels have increased by one. Song Jian was dumbfounded. He didnt expect that merely witnessing the illusory figures sword strike would increase all his sword-related skill levels by one. This was like receiving a pie from the sky. Sword Master? Epic profession? Does that mean that if I continue to improve as a Sword Controller, the next time I change jobs, 1 can become a Sword Master? Song Jian secretly thought, Just dont know when Ill be able to change jobs to the Swordsman Immortal profession. He checked his skill column and found that indeed, all sword-related skills, including the[Cold Weaponry (Sword) (Basic)], had been increased by one level. Whats more, the proficiency from practicing for so long had been maintained, further enhancing his strength. Boom- The stone door began to tremble slightly, and moved to both sides, seemingly opening on its own. Huh, its not time yet. Why is the stone door opening automatically? Could it be because of just now Canaan murmured softly and slowly stepped forward. As the stone door opened, an extreme aura of destruction accompanied by countless screams and wails surged out. Song Jian stood at the forefront and instantly felt a sharp sensation rushing towards him, as if countless evil spirits were surrounding him and gnawing at his body. A series of damage numbers floated above his head. Canaan yelled and rushed backward as a milky white light surged under his feet. Jierna roared, her body shining with golden light as she entered Tyrant Body State. System: You have been injured by the ancient curse of the Kantulu Clan, losing 100 Vitality Points per second for ten seconds. System: The Kantulu Clans ancient curse triggered your talent skill Thick Skin, weakening the curses effect and causing you to lose 60 Vitality Points per second for five seconds. Song Jian was startled and couldnt help but take two steps back. However, with the bonus of his talent skill Thick Skin and the 300% Vitality Points recovery speed, the ancient curse of the Kantulu Clan was unable to deal fatal damage to him. After enduring for ten seconds, Song Jians Vitality Points started to gradually increase. Jiernas face showed a trace of exhaustion. The continuous activation of Tyrant Body State consumed a lot of her energy. However, the state of Tyrant Body made her immune to any negative effects, so the ancient curse didnt cause her any harm. Behind them, Canaan held a handful of pills in his hands, a distressed look on his face as he shoved the pills into his mouth, whispering, Im at a loss, a big loss. Im afraid I wont even be able to break even this time. How could this happen? I havent encountered such a situation before Chapter 249: 249: Altar of Prayer Chapter 249: 249: Altar of PrayerTranslator: 549690339 | Canaan felt depressed inside. When they came to the Kantelu Ruins before, the labyrinth would be somewhat dangerous, bur once they entered the real Kantelu Ruins, there would be no danger. However, when they entered the Kantelu Ruins this time, he was chased by a large group of desert scorpion beasts, causing Canaan to waste several one-time acceleration items and many potions that restore Spirit Points. Later, when they entered the pyramid, he wasted a lor of porions that recover Vitality Points. This trip would be a great loss if he hadnt obtained good things at rhe prayer altar. Tve never been so unlucky before, nor encountered so many troubles Canaan muttered quietly. Jierna pointed at Song Jian and said, Youve never been with him before either! Canaan was stunned and then cast a resentful glance at Song Jian. Being chased by desert scorpion beasts before could be attributed to bad luck, bur the fact that they triggered the passive defense of the stone gate resulted in the damage and early activation of the gate. This subsequently led them to be hit by an ancient curse inside, and it was all Song Jians fault for carelessly trying to investigate it. But Canaan dared not blame Song Jian, so he could only quietly grumble while drawing circles in a corner. The three crossed the stone gate and faced a huge palace. In the center of the palace, there was an altar over a person tall, built from stone blocks. This is the prayer altar of the Kantulu clan. It can communicate with countless planes. Some items that you think are useless might be treasures in other planes, and some useless items on the other side could be treasures in our plane. Through this altar, we can exchange items with creatures from other planes!11 Canaan pointed at the altar in the palace and said. The probability of what you said happening is very small, right? Song Jian glanced at Canaan and said. Canaans face showed an awkward expression, scratching his head, he said, Thats what the senior who brought me here for the first time said. Anyway, Tve never encountered such a good thing before! How to activate it? Song Jian asked. Its not time yet; when it starts emanating light, it can be used. Canaan finished, suddenly alert and reminded Song Jian with a glance: Dont mess with it; this altar is the only valuable thing here. If something goes wrong, our trip will be in vain. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You guys use it quickly, and after that, Im going to carry this altar away. Jierna said casually, and glanced at Song Jian, adding: We agreed on this beforehand. This thing is somewhat chicken ribs; it should also follow the principle of equivalent exchange Song Jian touched his chin and muttered quietly: For example, an Attribute Fruit may seem like a treasure to us, but in other planes, its probably not cheap, right? Not necessarily. What if theres a plane with trees full of Attribute Fruits everywhere? Itd be as common as ordinary fruits here! Canaan suddenly said. How can that be? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and said, If thats true, wouldnt people from that plane be incredibly strong? What if the people from that plane became immune to Attribute Fruits after eating too much, and the fruits only have effects on people from other planes? Canaan said casually: Anything is possible! Have you encountered any similar good fortune? Song Jian asked. Goblin merchant Canaans face suddenly darkened, and after a long silence, he shook his head and said: In most cases, its an equivalent exchange. However, some items from other planes dont exist in our world; they are non-renewable resources. Some big shots like to collect them, and they can be sold at a good price Song Jian didnt move, but Jierna began to circle the prayer altar, examining the placement of each stone block. It seemed like she really wanted to take this prayer altar back to her house. This altar had densely packed Magic Runes carved on its surface, numbering in the thousands. Even if Song Jian couldnt understand them, he felt a sense of inexplicable awe. Prayer Altar (Special Building), Effect: Offer an item of at least ordinary quality, use the altar to communicate with the myriad realms, and trade items with a certain probability of exchanging items of a higher grade; Usage conditions: Specific rime, once a month In other words, there is a chance to get an item of a higher quality than the offered item; if you offer a silver-quality item and get a gold-quality item, wouldnt that be a huge profit? Song Jian murmured to himself. It didnt take long for the three of them to witness the altar surface start emanating milky white light. The originally bluish-green stone gradually turned into a jade-like green color, and the Magic Runes carved on it also glowed with golden light. Its activated, the altar is activated. Whos going first? Canaan became excited and showed an eager expression. You go first; Im here to take it down! Jierna waved her hand and said. Canaan glanced at Song Jian, and Song Jian signaled him to go first. Canaan grinned, took out a silver-glowing item from his backpack, and walked towards the altar step by step. Wow, youre really generous! Song Jians eyes widened as he stared at the silver item in Canaans hand; he had never seen it before. It seems like this guy had some hidden storage items. The goblin merchant climbed the steps to the top of the prayer altar, placed the silver-quality equipment on it, and then began to pray silently with his palms together. In a short while, a silvery light bloomed on the altar. Another planes creature has taken interest in his item and is showcasing its exchange items. Unfortunately, only those who are on the altar can see the traded items! Jierna, who was also curious about the altar, explained to Song Jian, who was visiting the place for the first time. What if youre not satisfied with the item the other party puts out? Song Jian asked. Its not a trade with just one party or in a queue. As long as they are interested in the item on the altar, they can showcase their exchange item. When the time comes, you can just pick the highest value one from within, Jierna explained and added: Of course, if the items value is too low and no one wants to exchange it, then this opportunity will be wasted. You will have to wait until next month to try again! As they talked, Song Jian noticed that the silver-quality item Canaan had placed on the altar suddenly disappeared. Apparently, Canaan had successfully traded with a creature from another plane, but what item he got in exchange could only be known to him, as others couldnt see it. Seeing the satisfied smile on Canaans face, it seemed that he got what he wanted, and their trip to the Kantelu Ruins wouldnt be a waste. Its your turn! Canaan came down from the altar with a grin and said to Song Jian. Song Jian took a deep breath and walked towards the prayer altar. Chapter 250: 250: Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body Chapter 250: 250: Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword BodyTranslator: 549690339 Song Jian stood on the altar, unsure of what to do next, when a line of golden letters appeared before his eyes. Please place the item you wish to exchange. Can I only place one item? Then, what shall I choose? Song Jian opened his inventory to check. There was quite a lot of stuff cluttered in Song Jians inventory, a bamboo shovel, miners gloves, exquisite totem marks, batwing zombie summon cards, vampiric scrolls, attack scrolls, vitality stones, necromancer crystal cores, and so on. There was also a level 15 silver-quality leather armor and a level 13 scorpion beast helmet. These two items would probably be the most expensive equipment in Song Jians inventory, but unfortunately, these were items that Song Jian needed, he couldnt exchange them; what if the exchanged item wasnt something he could use? He would surely cry. After hesitating for a while, the countdown had started at the altar, and Song Jians gaze fell on an item. This was the only black quality equipment Song Jian had acquired. Although the attributes provided by this item were poor, only increasing the upper limit of ones vitality by a little, Song Jian always felt that this item was somewhat mysterious. Mutated Stone Tablet, this was the spoils of war Song Jian acquired when he had hunted that elite BOSS tombstone zombie. Until now, Song Jian hadnt seen any other black quality equipment, this was the only one. As if guided by some inexplicable force, Song Jian took out this accessory and placed it on the altar. As soon as Song Jian placed it, an item emanating a silver glow appeared before his eyes. Silver quality? Song Jian was surprised. He didnt expect that his item would be so valuable, enough to exchange for a silver-quality item. Phoenix Dance Singer (Silver), special item, effects: This Singer has mastered hundreds of dances, can enhance the grade of a banquet when used there, enthusiasm level +1. One of the Twin Legend set; can perform the Phoenix Dance with Phoenix Dance Singer. Silver-quality set? Song Jians expression became a bit peculiar. He had thought that sets would only be of deep green quality, he hadnt expected that there would be sets even among silver-quality. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this thing is a bit of a white elephant- Song Jian said, shaking his head as he touched his chin, this item was purely for showing off. It enhances the atmosphere during a banquet but offers no help in battles. Perhaps some big shots in other cities would be interested in it Just as Song Jian was deliberating whether to exchange for this silver-quality item, suddenly, the exchange list surged with hundreds of items appearing, each not lower than silver-quality. What, whats going on? Song Jians face showed surprise. You have to know that even if there is a chance to exchange for an item of a higher quality, usually only one item will appear. For example, if Song Jian were to put out an item of blue quality for exchange, most of the items that would appear in the exchange list would be of blue quality, with some even being green or white quality. But if a silver-quality item appears, at the most, only one would appear, unlike now, where there are hundreds. So many silver-quality items made Song Jians eyes dazzle, he could hardly read all the attributes in detail. Could it be that this black-quality Mutated Stone Tablet has other uses? As Song Jian carefully picked the exchange items, he started to hesitate in his heart. I feel like 1 got the short end of the stick, even though I dont even know what uses this stone tablet has! Song Jian muttered in his heart. Just then, a golden light appeared before Song Jian, and there was a golden-quality item in the exchange, outshining all the other items all at once. Gold, gold quality? Is there really someone willing to exchange a gold-quality item for this stone tablet? Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth Yin Yang Sorrowful Charm? This is a gold-quality skill book? What a strange name and it requires level 80 to learn, and also requires negative karma up to -10,000 to learn? Song Jian frowned, and for a moment, he had a feeling of indecision about whether to exchange for this skill book. He would likely be unable to use it for a long time if he traded for it. However, to exchange a piece of poor-quality accessory for a gold-quality skill, although this skill sounds quite abnormal and he couldnt use it at the moment, it was obviously a very worthwhile deal. Song Jian just had this feeling in his heart that he was still getting the short end of the stick. Whoosh- Suddenly, another item appeared in the exchange column flashing with light. Level Fruit? A gold-quality Level Fruit, after use, it directly increases the users level by 10? Simple and crude, but As Song Jian stared at the newly appeared Level Fruit, he became more convinced that his stone tablet was indeed a very special item, worth far more than he had imagined. Song Jian hadnt stared at the golden quality Level Fruit for long before another golden skill scroll appeared in the exchange list. Forge Body and Wash Marrow Primordial Breathing Method? Increases all attributes every time a level is gained? This technique can also be used in the real world, good stuff, indeed! Song Jians eyes lit up, while levels can be gradually raised, a skill that can increase body attributes was too rare. Just as Song Jian was about to select this skill, another gold-quality skill scroll appeared before him. Song Jian only took a glance and immediately chose to exchange for the newly revealed skill scroll. Skill Scroll: Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. After use, can learn the skill Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. Scroll Usage Condition: Main weapon is sword; Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After releasing this skill, the players all attributes +5, physical defense increase 30%, magic resistance increase 30%, negative effect immunity judgement +3, when using sword weapons, damage increase 50%, when releasing sword skills, power increase 30%. This effect lasts for 30 seconds, dispel, purify-type skills cannot affect this effect; Skill cost: consumes 30 Invisible Sword Qi on release, during its duration, consumes 1 Invisible Sword Qi per second. Skill Cooldown: 60 minutes; Skill Description: This skill is one of the inherited skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession. This was the third Swordsman Immortal profession skill book that Song Jian got. Seeing it, all other items were no longer appealing to Song Jian. After the exchange was done, Song Jian immediately used the skill scroll. In an instant, a golden light enveloped Song Jian, and the words Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body appeared in the skill bar. This skill had a rather long cooldown, and unless he was certain he wouldnt be in any fights, it would normally not be used casually, as it should be kept as his trump card. After the exchange was completed, Song Jian felt a force surging from the altar, pushing him to leave. This force was weak at first, but started to get stronger over time. One person could only exchange one item at a time, so there was no point in staying on the altar. So, Song Jian slowly stepped off the altar. Haha, is it my turn now? Jierna put away her battle axe and quickly walked towards the altar. Chapter 251: 251: Moving Out Chapter 251: 251: Moving OutTranslator: 549690339 Jiernas goal was to move this entire altar, but she wasnt sure if it could still be used after moving it, so she decided to use it once beforehand. Wow, what extravagance, actually using a golden quality item to exchange! Canaan looked at the item in Jiernas hand and said jealously. Exchanging items with the prayer altar doesnt necessarily mean using gold-quality items, but the lowest quality that one could exchange was gold. If the item offered was unappealing, people from other planes wouldnt be fools to exchange their treasures, and they might even exchange silver or even blue-quality items. After placing the item on the altar, someone soon brought out their exchange item, Jierna selected one after some deliberation and completed the trade. Phew, she exchanged for a golden-quality weapon! Canaan, standing on tiptoes, saw the item in Jiernas hand and whispered. It looked like Jierna had exchanged for a gold-quality battleaxe, and she began brandishing it excitedly as soon as she got it. Jiernas item was merely a gold-quality material, but exchanging it for a gold-quality weapon was quite a bargain. Alright, now that both of you have finished exchanging, leave here quickly. Im going to move this altar! Jierna stared at Song Jian and Canaan and said fiercely. With a gold-quality weapon in hand, Jierna had more confidence. If it werent for seeing Song Jian exchange a golden quality skill earlier and mastering it right away, she might have attacked immediately. System: Jierna has proposed that you leave. You must leave within three minutes and be at least 100 meters away from her, otherwise her favorability towards you will decrease greatly. What? This NPCs favorability can change like this? Its already on friendly, but it could still drop so easily? Song Jian suddenly lost interest in favorability. Heh! This altar was built with the entire strength of the Kantulu Clan. If you so much as touched a single brick on it, the altars energy might detonate and destroy the whole pyramid! Canaan taunted Jierna with a sarcastic expression. Thats not your concern! Jierna said nonchalantly. You should leave quickly, in case the altars energy really detonates. Isnt it better if youre farther away? Hurry up, go! How are we supposed to leave with all those Desert Scorpion Beasts outside the pyramid? Song Jian asked. Thats not my problem. Anyway, you guys can stay here. Once I take the altar, therell be no problem with you staying here! Jierna looked at Song Jian and said. Lets go, lets go, wait in the stone corridor for a while Canaan pulled Song Jian and walked towards the outside. As they left the palace, Canaan whispered to Song Jian: Humph! That woman is crazy. Every time she comes, she says she wants to move the altar, but she never does it. Does she think this altar is so easy to move? She probably cant even understand the runes on it, let alone touch a single brick! The Kantelu Ruins have been here for thousands of years. If they could be moved, they would have been moved by someone else long ago, not left for this crazy woman! Canaan said disdainfully. The two reached the stone corridor and heard the snarls of the Desert Scorpion Beasts outside, which seemed to be guarding the pyramid relentlessly. This is troublesome; these monsters havent dispersed yet. Canaan frowned slightly before looking at Song Jian and saying, With your strength, those Desert Scorpion Beasts probably cant hurt you, but Im not so lucky. Time is money, my friend. Now that were done here, I have to leave immediately. Take care of yourself! As he spoke, Canaan took out a Town Return Scroll, tore it open, and was immediately enveloped in a milky white light. One last piece of advice: no matter what, dont go exploring the other pyramids; theyre all filled with level 30 elite bosses Whoosh- A beam of white light shot up to the sky, protecting Canaan as it tore through space. The walls of the pyramid couldnt block this white light, and a powerful spatial force formed a unique pathway to take Canaan away from the pyramid. Only Song Jian was left in the stone corridor, with intermittent tremors coming from the palace behind him. It seemed that Jierna had started to tamper with the altar. I hope you dont blow yourself up. If an item that connects all realms explodes, I fear that Stone City will be reduced to nothing but ruins. Song Jian thought to himself, feeling like he was sitting on a ticking bomb. As he watched the restless Desert Scorpion Beasts outside the stone corridor, Song Jian drew his longsword and charged out. Let me try how powerful this Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body really is! When the nearest scorpion beast was still seven or eight meters away, Song Jian stomped his foot, and a fang-shaped air mass whistled toward it. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a bang, a scorpion beast was knocked flying. Weakness Potion! A bottle of mutated-grade Weakness Potion shattered in the midst of the desert scorpion beasts, instantly enveloping seven or eight of them. Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a light shout, a faint golden light flickered around Song Jians body, and eight sword shadows circled him. The long sword in his hand sparkled with a silver glow as he charged at the desert scorpion beasts. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians figure darted wildly through the scorpion beasts, none of them able to stop him. As soon as he unleashed the Broken Wing Dance skill, Song Jians speed was almost like teleporting. After two consecutive attacks, Song Jian leapt high into the air and fiercely slashed down at the scorpion beasts on the ground. Boom! An airwave blew away all the surrounding scorpion beasts. Swish- The sword light in his left hand burst forth, and a three-meter-long silver sword light, accompanied by Song Jians body rotation, drew a perfect circle. Thud, thud, thud- More than a dozen desert scorpion beasts exploded in mid-air, leaving not a single intact corpse. The large group of scorpion beasts around roared in anger and rushed towards Song Jian, their giant pincers smashing down fiercely, the low sound of tearing air echoing above Song Jians head. Knights Creed! A white light shield protected Song Jian, who instead of retreating, advanced towards the scorpion beasts. All the attacks hit the white light shield continuously C the 500-point defense only lasted for seven or eight seconds before it shattered completely. Bang, bang, bang- The attacks from the scorpion beasts followed, and phantom longswords appeared on the surface of Song Jians body, surrounding and encircling him. All the attacks that hit Song Jians body only caused a series of single-digit damage. It should be noted that these were 20th-level ordinary monsters, eight levels higher than Song Jian. Feeling the slight vibrations from his bodys surface and the fact that his lost Vitality Points were recovering faster than the damage he was taking, Song Jians heart was reassured as he swung his longsword to kill enemies left and right among the scorpion beasts. Sword Silk! Rapid Sword, activate! Haha-, come, lets have a thrilling fight! Chapter 252: 252: Annihilation Chapter 252: 252: AnnihilationTranslator: 549690339 Once Song Jian opened the Immortal Sword Body technique, all his attributes increased by five points. His strength, now over twenty points, was supreme, with all other attributes receiving a corresponding boost. Other than his vitality points, all his attributes outclassed those of ordinary level twenty monsters. Add to that his high defense, resistance and unnaturally fast vitality recovery; it was clear that Song Jian could take whatever the desert scorpions threw at him. He moved with the fervor of a berserker amidst the desert scorpions, deflecting attacks left and right as silver light flashed and blood flew. The spectral swords that shone around him reduced the severity of their attacks before his equipped armor bore the remainder. The actual damage inflicted on him was minuscule; Further with his inherent skill Thick Skin forcibly reducing 12 points of damage, each desert scorpion could only inflict minimal damage on Song Jian. Given his current vitality points over 700, if only his Immortal Sword Body could last for more than 30 seconds, he might have slain all the surrounding scorpions; With five seconds of Immortal Sword Body left, Song Jian charged towards the pyramid. Within just twenty seconds, he had killed over twenty desert scorpions, boosting his experience points by 8%. The experience gained through killing monsters eight levels above him was substantial. Under normal circumstances, it would take him half a day of grinding comparable monsters to obtain such a feat. Whew, that was awesome! Song Jian staggered into the stone corridor, falling to one knee, sword propped on the ground. His zombie commanders armor was worn and torn, its durability drastically reduced. Despite that, his face wore an expression of excitement and wild glee. After a brief rest, upon standing up and turning to face the desert scorpions outside the stone corridor, the scorpions blocking the entrance instinctively retreated a few steps. The brutality of Song Jians onslaught earlier had left an indelible impression on them, akin to facing a natural predator. Rumble- A thunderous noise came from within the pyramids hall C Jierna had begun her assault. Song Jian was taken aback C she was seriously attempting to interfere with the prayer altar. Wouldnt I be doomed if she made a mistake? Song Jian couldnt help but worry. At this moment, the agitated desert scorpions outside the pyramid attempted to rush in. Yet, as they neared the stone corridor, they recoiled hissing, refusing to take a step further, even under the relentless attacks of their comrades. As the sounds of disturbance within the hall grew louder, waves of scorpions began converging towards the pyramid. Scorpions from behind were clambering over those in front, piling in layers and pressing closer towards the stone corridor. Five meters, four meters, three meters Finally, a scorpion was pushed into the stone corridor; Splash- Golden light erupted from the walls of the stone corridor, the numerous intricate magic runes taking form on the surrounding walls, continuously crackling with electricity; Boom- A bolt of lightning struck the squeezed-in scorpion, causing an instant reduction of over 1300 vitality points. These ordinary level twenty monsters had only 1450 vitality points to begin with, which was far less than that of the elite scorpion that chased Canaan in the past. The lightning left it at deaths doorstep with less than 100 vitality points remaining; As the second bolt of lightning formed, Song Jian dashed towards the nearly dead, shell-shattered desert scorpion, driving his long sword deep into its body. Having received a fatal blow, the almost dead desert scorpion was once flung up and heavily fell onto the ground, turning into a corpse. A transparent flame swiftly burned it into a pile of black ash. With the death of the scorpion, the lightning within the stone corridor slowly dissipated. The magic runes on the surrounding stone walls also gradually faded, returning to their original plain stone appearance. Most of the vitality points of this scorpion were stripped away by the pyramids defense measures which means that although Song Jian received all its experience points, it didnt drop any loot. Huh, this way of killing is faster! Realising this, Song Jian brightened up and threw a bottle of Weakness Potion towards the entrance of the stone corridor. Above the heads of a few dozen scorpions right outside the corridor, a whack sound resonated as the potion bottle exploded, causing 30 points of damage per scorpion, and drastically reducing their defense. Like rolling balls, the scorpions started getting pushed into the stone corridor, triggering the pyramids defense measures again. Bolt after bolt of lightning, like the whip of a thunderstorm, struck down mercilessly on the desert scorpions that dared intrude the pyramid. The flashes of electricity and the painful cries from the scorpions echoed within the stone corridor, leaving no scorpion capable of withstanding the whip-like blows. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, before they ended up in the corridor, all these scorpions were first subjected to Song Jians attack. Therefore, the system defaulted the experience points of these monsters to Song Jian. Rapidly, his experience points began to fluctuate. All he needed to do was continuously throw bottles of Weakness Potion at the desert scorpions about to be squeezed into the stone corridor. 15%, 30%, 45%, 60% Song Jians experience points increased at a fast pace, his Weakness Potions decreasing at the same pace; Soon, an hour passed with his experience reaching Level 12 at 94%, just one notch away from Level 13. The swarm of scorpions at the enclosed gate multiplied, seeming as if every desert scorpion in the area had poured into this Stone City. At first, these scorpions were just getting pushed into the corridor but eventually relying on their sheer toughness, they began braving through the stone corridors lightning to invade the pyramid. Each progressing step resulted in a few desert scorpions being annihilated by the corridors lightning. Nonetheless, the scorpions from behind trampled over the ashes of their comrades, inching closer and closer. Meanwhile, Song Jian could only keep retreating. Just then, a rumble eruption from behind him reverberated through the pyramid; the entire building trembling. It felt like an earthquake. A surge of air rushed out from behind, bringing with it an aura of endless death and decay, making Song Jians heart tighten; No time to dodge, Song Jian instinctively activated the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body again as it had just cooled down. He was enveloped in a golden light, with several ghostly long swords floating upside down rotating slowly around him. Boom! The torrent of air from behind clashed harshly against Song Jian, almost knocking him flat on the ground. His body shimmered in golden light, while the few sword-like figures rotated even faster to form a sword-like shield that blocked the airwave. Just like a tidal wave, the air mass rushed at Song Jian who was presently using all his strength to stand still. He leaned against the wall of the stone corridor like a boulder, with closed eyes waiting for the air mass to dissipate. After a long ten seconds, the energy wave full of deathly silence began to weaken and finally disappeared. Chapter 253: 253: Returning to the Maze Chapter 253: 253: Returning to the MazeTranslator: 549690339 The wave of dead energy disappeared in the stone corridor, and Song Jian finally managed to withstand it, but his vitality points had dropped to a third. The stone corridor was quiet, and all the desert scorpions lay motionless on the cold stone slabs. You could see that their bodies had lost all moisture, looking like dried corpses. Plop- A desert scorpions body turned into powder, which seemed to be the beginning. Soon, the bodies of all the desert scorpions turned into piles of powder, including those outside the stone corridor. All these experience points! Song Jian thought, somewhat distressed. His experience was stuck at 94%. There were still hundreds of scorpions left, seemingly attracting all the desert scorpions in the world here. If Song Jian killed the remaining scorpions, he could not only level up to 13 but also gain another level C a chance that would be hard to come by outside of the Kantelu Ruins. Even with a monster tide, they wouldnt be able to kill all of them. What on earth happened in the palace? Did Jierna really dismantle the prayer altar? Song Jian curiously walked into the gold pyramid palace. As he expected, the prayer altar in the center of the hall was indeed dismantled, with no trace of its existence. Where the altar used to be was now a piece of floor tile, its wear and tear identical to those around it. Its really been removed? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. At that moment, cracking sounds like ka-ka came, and cracks suddenly appeared on the walls of the great pyramid hall. These cracks continued to extend towards the top of the hall, and Song Jian suddenly had a bad feeling. Sure enough, as Song Jian rushed out of the pyramid, the entire pyramid began to shake violently, and broken stones kept falling from above. Large green stones, measuring a meter on each side, fell from the top, creating crashing and crackling noises. With great difficulty, Song Jian managed to escape from the pyramid. It was a dangerous journey, and he almost got hit by the huge falling stones several times. Fortunately, the pyramid was tall enough to give him enough time to react and dodge. Looking back, the massive pyramid was shaking, and stone bricks were collapsing inwards. This spectacular scene showed the collapse of the grand, tens-of-meters high structure. As the largest gold pyramid in the center of Stone City collapsed with a rumble, monster roars and agitated howls could be heard from the dozen smaller gold pyramids around. It seemed that they could also feel the collapse. The collapse of the pyramid lasted for more than ten minutes. Eventually, the majestic building turned into a pile of ruins, and the monsters inside the smaller pyramids around stopped roaring, becoming utterly silent. Right in front of the collapsed ruins, a blood-red Teleportation Gate appeared out of thin air. There was also a five-minute countdown timer on the gate. Could this be the exit? Song Jian summoned a Blood Raven, ordering it to fly into the gate. After waiting for a while, the Blood Raven didnt die and return to the Blood Pool. Thus, Song Jian stepped into the teleportation gate, too. The stone city in the Kantelu Ruins fell into dead silence once again. At the moment when the countdown on the blood-colored teleportation gate disappeared, the gate itself disintegrated, vanishing without a trace. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment the blood-red gate disappeared, all the bosses sealed in the gold pyramids roared together in madness. As the sealing runes in the small pyramids collapsed rapidly, the bodies of the smaller pyramids began to crack, just like the big pyramid had done earlier. Boom, boom, boom- The small pyramids in the center of Stone City exploded one after another, and level 30 elite bosses leaped out from the ruins, viciously looking around from their positions atop the collapsing pyramids. Although these bosses differed in appearance and had been sealed for an unknown number of years, each of them exuded a fierce aura and looked somewhat weak, seemingly lacking in vitality. These dozen or so level 30 elite bosses glanced at each other and seemed to see the intense killing intent in each others eyes. Fortunately, these bosses were still sane. They randomly chose a direction, left the Stone City, and ran towards the desolate desert outside. Song Jian stepped into the blood-red Teleportation Gate, and after a brief spell of dizziness, he found himself back in the Kantelu Maze. A Blood Raven stood dumbly in front of the gate. Feeling Song Jians arrival, it twisted its head 180 degrees and gazed at him blankly. Song Jian raised his hand, dismissed the Blood Raven, allowing it to return to the Blood Pool, and looked around. All around were cold stone walls, and since the area had already been fully explored, the maze was eerily quiet. Do they expect me to walk back on my own? Song Jian couldnt help but complain. If he didnt have a map of the maze, it would take him at least three to four days to leave, and Song Jian didnt have the same skills as Canaan. However, Jierna had made a copy of the maze map for him, and the maze would not change for a month. Song Jian took out the map and studied it carefully. It took him more than half an hour to finally determine his location. The place was vast, and every fork in the road looked identical, making Song Jian feel disoriented. Before leaving the maze, why not try to solo kill a level 20 elite boss? Im very close to the golden chest now. Song Jian stroked his chin, carefully considering. Although he was only level 12 now, his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body could crush ordinary level 20 monsters for 60 seconds. Add to that several attack skills, and he had a fair chance of taking on a level 20 elite boss head-on. It was well known that the Swordsman Immortal profession was the number one offensive role. Song Jian, with three Swordsman Immortal profession inheritance skills, might not be able to meet the requirements of a Sword Immortal, but his attack power was far beyond other professions. Little Black, come out! With a wave of his hand, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon cub from the pet space. Fighting together with the pet would share the battle experience. Previously, Song Jian was reluctant to share the experience gained from killing the desert scorpions with his pet. Now, he summoned the Black Dragon cub to tank the monster, thereby increasing their safety. As a level 7 elite boss, the Black Dragon cubs vitality points had exceeded 5,000 C more than double that of the level 20 elite boss ghost fire beast. Song Jian even suspected that if the ghost fire beast were let loose against the Black Dragon cub, the latter might end up surviving. Come on, its time to show your strength. Kill the giant spider and Ill give you an extra chicken drumstick tonight. Song Jian gently stroked the scales on the head of the Black Dragon cub and spoke tenderly. Chapter 254: 254: Red Fire Beast Chapter 254: 254: Red Fire BeastTranslator: 549690339 Ever since the Black Dragon hatchling had transformed from a wild monster to Song Jians pet, it appeared to have suffered some kind of intelligence drop. The little creature would become excited at the promise of an extra chicken leg for the night, circling around Song Jian like a puppy, its tail, as deadly as a warhammer, swinging vigorously from side to side. It almost seemed like it had picked this behavior up from a local mutt. Accompanied by the Black Dragon hatchling, Song Jian set off towards the passageway where he had originally discovered the golden chest. The filter Canaan gave him had a time limit. When Song Jian realized that the filter had lost its function, he surprisingly found that he had grown accustomed to the awful stench lingering throughout the sewer-like labyrinth. Human adaptation is truly terrifying! Song Jian shook his head, took the filter off his nose and mouth, and tossed it onto the ground. The object, resembling something made of plastic, quickly dissolved in front of his eyes, leaving merely a faint grey stain on the ground. According to the map, Song Jian soon arrived at the tunnel where he had previously found the golden chest. The radiant chest bathed the entire corridor in a faint golden hue, yet it could not illuminate the giant spider web above them. Had Song Jian not had the intuition to glance upwards that day, he mightve become prey for the giant spider above him by now. The colossal spider web, which spanned over six meters in diameter, was spun from threads as thick as fingers. Its surface shimmered with a faint grey luster, as if coated with a layer of transparent slime. A faint indescribable odor reached Song Jians nostrils. Exceptionally conspicuous amongst the putrid stench of the sewer, Song Jian quickly distinguished this unique pungency from the overwhelming odors that filled the air. Looking upward, he noticed elliptical silk balls resembling cocoons hanging from the spider web. They were previous preys of the ghost-fire beast, now drained of fluids, shriveled and left to dry out on the web. A giant scarlet spider was lying dormant in the center of the web. Its eight legs, covered in long hair, were contracted around its body. One of its legs was accidentally stuck in the wall of a nearby tunnel, tearing through the hard concrete as if it were merely tofu, leaving a deep crack behind. Alright, Little Black, this is the large spider. Defeat it, and youll get an extra chicken leg tonight, Song Jian pointed at the scarlet spider and instructed the Black Dragon hatchling. Roar- A joyful dragons roar erupted, jolting the slumbering spider. Its multiple eyes slowly opened, surveying its surroundings nervously. Whoosh- A gust of wind billowed, and a mouthful of fiery Dragon Breath was exhaled towards the blaze beast basking on the spider web. The Blaze Beast unleashed an angry roar. Its multiple eyes stared at the Black Dragon hatchling, exuding an aura of fear. However, it was not deterred as mere ordinary monsters would be in the presence of a level-seven Black Dragon hatchling, even if it exhibited a dragons might. The Blaze Beast opened its mouth and spewed out a mouthful of flaming green venom, which collided with the Dragon Breath, causing a dull explosion. The two energies collided and annihilated each other. The provocation appeared to tick off the Black Dragon hatchling. Spreading its wings, it let out an angry roar and lunged towards the Blaze Beast. Splat- A load of milky-white venom erupted from the Blaze Beasts abdomen. In contact with air, the venom expanded around, transforming into a stench-filled net that enveloped the Black Dragon hatchling. Captured as a white cocoon, the Black Dragon hatchling roared and fell from the air, struggling ceaselessly. The sticky fluid smeared all over the net made it feel as if it was deeply mired in a swamp. The Blaze Beast slid down a thread from the web and landed on the ground with a thump. Its multiple eyes stared at the wriggling Black Dragon hatchling as it gradually approached it. Despite its apprehension, the Blaze Beast sensed the exceptional growth benefits it would reap by consuming this Black Dragon hatchling. Its level is still too low. Otherwise, how could a mere spider web trap a Giant Dragon? Song Jian sighed inwardly, clenching his sword and charging at the Blaze Beast. With a light step, Song Jian shot towards the Red Flame Beast like an arrow. The Red Flame Beasts compound eye coldly stared at Song Jian. Unconcerned, its nearest spider-leg on the left side suddenly sprung out, aiming towards Song Jian like a long spear. Song Jian leapt into the air, allowing the Red Flame Beasts spider-leg to narrowly miss him. Song Jian brandished his long sword, and a shimmering silver light burst forth from the blade as he fiercely swung sideways; Sssst- The long sword cleaved through the retracting spider-leg, easily bisecting it. Milky white fluid gushed from the wound, landing on the ground, eliciting a searing, sizzling sound. The Red Flame Beast, an appendage cut off, let out a pained howl as its body shook violently in anguish. Its compound eyes shifted from the Black Dragons whelp to Song Jian, displaying an aggressive, cruel glare. Before it could recover from its agony, Song Jian dropped to the ground, pointed his index finger forwards, releasing a blinding silver Sword Qi that pierced violently through the head of the Red Flame Beast. An onslaught of over 300 damage points floated up from its head. Squeee A heartrending wail was heard as the Red Flame Beast turned even more berserk. An invisible shockwave rushed towards Song Jian, dealing a hard blow to his body. A sharp pain assaulted his ears, as if a red-hot iron rod was violently stirring through his mind. He felt dizzy, as though a large stone was pressing onto his chest, even his breathing was somewhat strained. Song Jian could not help retreating a few steps, a mouthful of blood spurting out. His complexion paled rapidly, a dizziness symbol briefly flashed on his status bar before disappearing immediately, it didnt even last for a second. Obviously, the Thick Skin ability was as effective as ever, silently coming into play. A damage figure of more than a hundred points floated above him, but Song Jian didnt care, his body suddenly emanated a resplendent golden glow. Immortal Sword Body, activate! A surging force rushed towards his limbs, Song Jian pushed off the ground, causing pieces of concrete to burst and scatter. Appearing before the Red Flame Beast like an instant teleportation, he swung his long sword viciously at its head; Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian moved like a dancing butterfly, constantly attacking the Red Flame Beast. The long sword in his hand repeatedly slashed at the Red Flame Beasts body, but the enemy couldnt even touch Song Jians clothing. Boom! Leaping down from the sky, the long sword plunged into the Red Flame Beasts skull. An explosive wave ripped through, causing the Red Flame Beasts immense body to float off the ground. However, the Red Flame Beast only rose less than three feet off the ground before it started falling back down. Obviously, the time in the floating state was heavily influenced by the monsters size; the larger the monster, the shorter the floating period. Sword Silk! Before the Red Flame Beast could touch ground, three silver threads of sword silk penetrated the body of the Red Flame Beast, one of them hitting precisely into a compound eye. Immediately, a thick green fluid seeped out from the eye. The abrupt intense pain drove the Red Flame Beast to the brink of madness. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 255: Spider Spear Armor Chapter 255: Spider Spear Armor Translator: 549690339 Boom! The surface of the Red Fire Beasts body roared with pale red flames, its vitality points began to drop rapidly; Whoosh- Several spider legs fluttered ceaselessly, like long spears, relentlessly attacking Song Jian, creating a flurry of activity hard to follow with the eyes; Rapid Sword! The flying sword wielded by Song Jian swung into a series of afterimages, defending against the assault of spider legs relentlessly. The silver-glowing long sword left a deep mark on the spider leg with each impact. However, the Red Fire Beast seemed not to feel any pain and continued to attack fiercely; Plop- After several defences, one spider leg finally broke through Song Jians defences, plunged mercilessly into his shoulder, and went right through his body; Song Jian remained impassive, he flipped his wrist, a sudden flash of silver erupted, and the spider leg plunged into his shoulder was instantly severed, leaving a foot-long broken limb inside his body. Biting down hard, Song Jian pulled the broken spider leg out of his shoulder. The fist-sized penetrating wound made Song Jians vitality points fall rapidly; Surgery! A milky white light glowed on the wound. Almost instantly, the wound which had been gushing blood began to heal rapidly. But even before he could catch his breath, several other spider legs lunged at him again; Song Jian flung his body backwards into a roll. Plunk! Several spider legs punched hard into the ground, piercing the hard concrete and exposing the black soil underneath. The Red Fire Beast, wildly waved the remaining six spider legs, and charged towards Song Jian. It seemed resolved for mutual destruction. Just then, the struggling Black Dragon cub let out a roar. The originally sticky spider web gradually hardened under the influence of the air, almost like a thick cocoon, was torn apart by the Black Dragon cub. The now freed Black Dragon cub rushed towards the lunatic Red Fire Beast, a hot mass of Dragon Breath spewed out from its mouth, burrowing into the back of the Red Fire beast like maggots in bone. The intense pain made the Red Fire Beast emit a harsh cry and ferociously smash into the tunnel on its side; Rumble- As if in an earthquake, the whole tunnel began to shake mildly. The Black Dragon cub pounced on the Red Fire Beast, its dragon claws plunging into the body of its adversary while it constantly tore at the shell covering the Red Fire Beasts body with its sharp teeth. The two creatures entwined and rolled together, emitting deafening roars. Song Jian took a swift step towards the Red Fire Beast. The Immortal Sword Body state hadnt yet faded, the long sword in Song Jians hand kept chopping on the body of the Red Fire Beast, absolutely fearless of the fire of vitality that was burning on the body of its opponent. Crack- Another spider leg was flung out. Song Jians long sword targeted the remaining spider legs of the Red Fire Beast. Once it lost these legs, the Red Fire Beast would be nothing more than a big ball of meat, devoid of any defense. At the moment the Immortal Sword Body state disappeared, Song Jian had already cut off six of the Red Fire Beasts spider legs, leaving only two barely supporting its body. But it was no longer able to maintain its balance. Under the onslaught of the Black Dragon cub, it kept tumbling and rolling. Its resistance grew weaker and weaker. Song Jians long sword kept stabbing into the body of the Red Fire Beast. Each impact made the beast let out a high-pitched wail. However, very soon, the beasts cries grew lower and lower, and eventually, it lay on the ground gasping for breath and convulsed incessantly, no longer as frenzied as it was before. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Black Dragon cub continued its attack relentlessly, and with the last claw swipe, a transparent flame ignited on the Red Fire Beasts body. Golden light simultaneously blossomed on the bodies of Song Jian and the Black Dragon cub. Both of them leveled up. Song Jian leveled up to 13, and the Black Dragon cub rose to level 8; Song Jian, now at level thirteen, added the newly obtained skill point to Thick-Skinned, promoting this innate skill to level 10. The level ten skill Thick-Skinned enhanced his defense by 40%, resistance by 50%, compulsorily reducing 15 effective damage points. The resistance to negative states had also reached a very high level, where it could even completely immunize against low-level mental attacks. Having reached level ten, it seemed that the Thick-Skinned skill had reached its limit. A MAX symbol appeared, and skill points could no longer be used for promotion. However, a line mixture appeared behind the skill description. After reading the details, it was found that when any skill reaches level 10, it cannot be promoted further with skill points. But, two level 10 skills can be combined to form a new one. Whether this new skill would be stronger or weaker was anyones guess. There must be some rules to mixing skills, but I have too few skills and a low level now, so its not the right time! thought Song Jian. At level thirteen, he could wear the Scorpion Beast Helmet. Song Jian immediately put on this blue-quality helmet, and his attack power increased significantly. The Red Fire Beast dropped three items. Among them was a silver-quality equipment of level 15, and the remaining two items were forging materials of level 20. Song Jian picked up the equipment and saw that it was pet equipment of level 15 with a silver glow. He felt a bit disappointed; Spider Spear Armor (Silver), pet equipment, equipment effect: Physical defense +10, Magic resistance +8, Bounce + 3; Special effect 1: Healing (passive), when vitality points drop below 30%, there is a certain chance to recover 15% vitality points after being injured; this special feature can be triggered only once every 10 minutes; Special effect 2: Spider Spear (passive), when attacking the target, there is a chance to create 1-8 illusions of Spider Spears to attack with the pet; the number of spears is random, they last for 30 seconds and disappear after 30 seconds; this feature can be triggered only once every 10 minutes; Equipment condition: pet level 15; Can it be taken out of the game: No Seeing the armor emitting a silver light, the Black Dragon cubs eyes showed a curious look. It constantly poked it with its right claw, seemingly eager to wear it. However, due to its insufficient level, no matter how much it tried, it couldnt get the armor on. In a fit of frustration, it cried out loudly at Song Jian and kept wheeling around at his feet. Song Jian couldnt help but laugh. He put the Spider Spear Armor into the carry-on bag, stroked the head of the Black Dragon cub, and said, If you want to wear it, level up quickly. Only at level 15 can you wear this armor! Only then did the Black Dragon cub calm down. It folded its wings and stood by Song Jians side. Its time to unlock that golden treasure chest! Song Jians gaze was directed towards the golden glow at the end of the tunnel. This is the first golden-quality item Ive earned myself. I hope its a piece of equipment! Song Jian thought to himself as he walked towards the chest. Chapter 256: Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Chapter 256: Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Translator: 549690339 This golden treasure chest was intricately carved on the surface, appearing as though it was held in the arms of a giant beast. At the moment Song Jians fingers touched the chest, a crisp click sound rang out from within, and the lid of the chest slowly opened, revealing a dazzling golden glow. He reached in and a long sword, emitting a golden light, appeared before Song Jian. Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword (gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 50-50, Armor Break +3, Penetration +3, Fire Damage +30, increased attack speed by 10%; Special Effect 1: Owner Recognition (passive), this item absorbs the users vital essence to recognize the owner, after the owner is recognized, the item cannot be destroyed or dropped, and never worn down; Special Effect 2: Growth (passive), this item is a growing equipment, starting at level 1, gaining combat experience to level up during combat, the higher the level, the stronger the characteristic of the item, the level of the item cannot surpass the users level; Equipment Requirement: Level 1; Set: 1/5. Can be carried out of the game: No Seeing these attributes, Song Jian almost trembled with excitement. A gold-quality, growing set weapon would even surpass the sword that had led him to become a Sword Controller, Duan Jians weapon! Blood recognition, blood recognition, first recognize the owner! Song Jian muttered to himself as he grabbed the blade with his left hand without hesitation and made a light cut. The fresh blood gushed out and startled him. Damn, its so sharp, I only just Just as Song Jian was hesitating whether to apply Advanced Healing Potion to himself, the gushing blood was completely absorbed by the sword, and the wound on his left hand healed instantly. The sword in his hand gave him a strange sense of connection, as if it were part of his body, connected to his flesh and blood. After absorbing the blood, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly emitted a crimson glow, which then slowly receded, even the golden light indicating the items quality was gradually receded into the sword. The aura receded, concealing the divine item! Whoosh- Before Song Jian could react, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned into a red light and entered his body. Immediately, he felt as if there was an extra object at his heart. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had transformed into a tiny one-inch sword, floating quietly within his heart. As his heart was pulsating, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was also slightly vibrating, absorbing Song Jians vitality, and emitting some surging energy which spread to every part of his body. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a thought, he loosened his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared from nowhere, tightly gripped by him. The moment Song Jian let go, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned back into a red light and returned into his heart. Hahaha! Song Jian burst out laughing. His goal was to become the only Sword Immortal among the top ten professions. As a Sword Immortal who prioritised offense, how could he be the best without a suitable weapon? After retrieving the long sword, the golden glow of the treasure chest gradually faded. It seemed the chest only contained one gold-quality item. However, obtaining the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already made Song Jian very satisfied. The golden light began to dim, but the chest did not disappear, clearly there were still other items inside. Song Jian reached in and pulled out two bottles of Advanced Healing Potion and one bottle of Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion. These were potions that could be used in battle. Although Song Jian currently possessed an extremely high vitality recovery speed, he would still need these combat recovery potions if he encountered high-explosive monsters. After he took out the three potions, the treasure chest gradually faded and eventually disappeared. Song Jian smiled slightly and walked towards the exit of the maze marked on the map. By evening, Song Jian returned to his villa with the Black Dragon cub. The villa was still bustling, with new buildings continuously rising. Song Jian even noticed some players wandering around his territory, seemingly interested in the items sold in the grocery store. Master, youre back. The butler George spotted Song Jian and hurriedly ran to him, bowing respectfully and said, Master, most of the buildings that are possible to construct have been built, but there are still some empty plots. How should we utilize these spaces? Oh, do you have any suggestions, George? Song Jian asked casually. Master, I have three suggestions for you to consider. First, we could transform these lands into farmland. Food storage is crucial to all estates. If all we transform into farmlands, we can harvest a large amount of food each month. At this stage, having an ample food reserve is the best way to attract people. Second, we could build barracks and training fields to cultivate our armed forces. Third, we could rent the lands to those who want to settle down. These people might become your citizens in the future! Song Jian pondered for a moment and said, Lets start with the farmland. An ample food reserve is vital. Also, when can we expand further? 1 feel our territory is getting a bit cramped! Respected Master, it will be twenty-five days and seventeen hours until the next expansion campaign can be launched, Butler George replied. Good, remember to remind me in time! Song Jian nodded and said. At the Urban Waste Collection Center, by the side of a nearby highway. A level-five zombie was wandering aimlessly under the shade of the trees along the road, occasionally letting out a deep growl. Just then, a humming sound underlying the zombies surroundings, the space started to ripple, just like water. Hearing the noise, the zombie subconsciously turned towards the source, a light blue portal with a diameter of two meters began to gather energy around it. The energies in space around the portal started to fluctuate. The zombie had only taken two steps when the strong forces tore it into dust. Soon, the energies around the light blue portal began to stabilize, and a muscular man in full chain mail, with a shield on his back, walked out of the portal. The moment he steps out of the portal, the muscular man quickly makes room for a man in leather armor with two daggers at his waist, his face covered by a red triangular cloth. As soon as this man appeared, he too quickly made way for the third person to step out of the portal. Then came the fourth man, who collapsed to the ground as soon as he appeared, vomiting blood profusely. The first man who came out furrowed his brow, grabbed the fourth man by the collar, and dragged him aside. The first three men, who came out first, didnt pay any heed to their comrade still vomiting blood. Their eyes stayed on the portal as if they were waiting for something. After some time, an arm, tattooed all over, was flung out by an invisible force from the portal. The light blue portal began to become unstable, ripples vigorously fluctuating around it. Thud- The spatial energies dispersed, the portal disappeared, leaving only a twitching arm in its place. Chapter 257: Chasing and Killing Chapter 257: Chasing and Killing Translator: 549690339 Looking at the tattooed arm on the ground, Chu Pings face darkened, and he couldnt help but grip the dagger at his waist, cursing softly, Damn it! Ma Jiang stared at the arm for a moment, took off the battle shield on his back, secured it to his left arm, and said in a deep voice, Qi Yun, go check on Miao Wen and treat him! Understood! Wearing a robe and with a short staff at his waist, Qi Yun nodded and walked towards Miao Wen, who was vomiting blood profusely. Those bastards in the Gathering Area promised that this transmission channel could withstand five professionals! Chu Ping pulled out the two daggers hanging from his waist, spun them in his palms, gripped them tightly, his eyes fierce. If those so-called experts from the Gathering Area were in front of him, he would not hesitate to stab them with a few large holes. Qi Yun knelt on the ground, laying Miao Wens vomiting body flat and letting him lie down, then pressed his palm on Miao Wens brow and began chanting a spell. A white light burst forth from his palm, quickly covering Miao Wens entire body. Miao Wens vomiting stopped, but his face still looked terrible, his muscles twisting, and his hands constantly clutching at his chest. After a moment, a trace of fatigue appeared on Qi Yuns face as he gripped the short staff at his waist and waved it lightly over Miao Wen. A sacred light burst forth from Qi Yuns body, and tiny energy droplets like rain appeared in the air, falling onto the prone Miao Wen. Miao Wens face grew even more terrible, his eyes bulging out like a frogs, and his hands clutching desperately at his chest, making heh-heh gasping sounds. Having expended a healing skill called Sacred Rain with a cooldown time of 12 hours, Miao Wens condition still didnt improve and Qi Yuns brow furrowed. Looking at Miao Wen, he tore open the mans shirt. Captain! Qi Yuns face changed dramatically and called out. Ma Jiang, who was in a battle state, glanced over and saw a foot-long fissure on Miao Wens chest, right over his heart, as if it had been cut open by a blade. Over the fissure, the force of space constantly surged. Any healing energy that touched the wound immediately triggered a counterattack from the space force, rendering no effective healing. Ma Jiang went to Miao Wen and examined the wound closely. Now Miao Wen was hanging by a thread, his Vitality Points dropping rapidly. He could no longer speak, his mouth full of blood, and his body convulsing involuntarily, gripping Qi Yuns sleeve tightly. The force of space from the wound had already spread throughout Miao Wens body. By now, Miao Wens Vitality Points were reduced to just 3, but these last 3 Vitality Points seemed to be locked down, no longer dropping. Miao Wens body trembled constantly, sweat pouring from his brow and his body looking like it had just been retrieved from a pool. In just a short time, a puddle of water had formed beneath him. Qi Yun gritted his teeth, holding the short staff, about to perform another healing skill when Ma Jiang grabbed Qi Yuns hand and shook his head, We cant save him unless we dispel the space force from his wound. Chu Ping, give Miao Wen a quick end! Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chu Ping took a deep breath, with flames of rage burning in his eyes, walked up to Miao Wen, knelt down on both knees, and gently placed a fang-like dagger on Miao Wens neck. Chh~ A flash of white light, a critical hit floated above Miao Wens head. With a soft breath and a faint sound from his throat, Miao Wens body lay limp. After death, Miao Wens body should have been incinerated by the transparent flame, but as soon as the flames began to burn, the force of space emerged and withstood the fire. Only when the force of space had been completely consumed could Miao Wens body be incinerated by the flame. Pack up, gather up his equipment, and lets continue the mission! Ma Jiang said indifferently. If that bastard hadnt killed people from our 101 Gathering Area, we wouldnt have taken this hunting mission in the first place. If we hadnt taken the mission, Miao Wen and Ka Ya wouldnt have died As Chu Ping walked, he grumbled angrily. The Institutes bunch of useless researchers claimed that this Transmission Array could bear five professionals, but in the end Enough, Chu Ping. Whats done is done. Our mission now is to find out what happened then and eliminate that Blessed One! Ma Jiang said coldly. Chu Ping stopped talking, snorted coldly, and gripped his dagger tighter. Soon, the three of them headed towards the Urban Waste Collection Center. The Urban Waste Collection Center was lined with several garbage mountains, and a faint stench spread into the surroundings. Low growls of zombies could occasionally be heard from behind the wire fence enclosing the area. The three of them went to the garbage station and lured all the monsters out before killing them one by one. Then they walked towards the rooms. The highest level of mutated zombies here was only five, and all three of them were professionals. Their captain, Ma Jiang, was already level twelve, and the other two were level ten. Dealing with these zombies was a piece of cake for them. Its been over a month since it happened, and many traces have disappeared, but their battle was intense, so there must still be some traces left! Qi Yun looked around and said. I dont need a complete reconstruction of the battle scene. 1 just need to know how many people killed the people of our 101 Gathering Area. Was it just this Song Jian, the Blessed One, or were there other accomplices? Ma Jiang said coldly, Any offender of our 101 Gathering Area must pay! Qi Yun nodded and began examining things carefully. After a while, Qi Yun walked a large circle around the garbage station, stopped for a moment at several special locations, and pointed to three barracks-like buildings, saying, There were two people at the scene. One did not participate in the battle, just watched from that room. Only one took action, and that must be the Blessed One mentioned by the system! Who is the one who didnt take action? Ma Jiang asked. The advance team sent a message at the time saying they had captured a scientist who could be sold for a good price. Presumably, the one who didnt take action is the scientist they captured. Chu Ping interjected. A scientist? Hmph, if he wasnt working with the Blessed One, why would he come to this desolate place to kill people? Ma Jiang sneered, He must have come to save the scientist. Both of them must die! Do we know the identity of the scientist? Ma Jiang turned and asked. His name is Dr. Ebsiting, and he lives on Fifth Avenue Chu Ping stopped typing on the computer on his wrist and looked up to say. Perfect. Lets kill the doctor first, and then go for the Blessed One! Finished, the three left the garbage station and headed for Fifth Avenue as marked on their map. Chapter 258: Surveillance Chapter 258: Surveillance Translator: 549690339 The area on Fifth Avenue was located in the Level-10 monster zone of Doomsday City. Prior to the doomsday, this was arguably the busiest street in the whole city. Of course, it was also one of the most severely devastated places after the disaster hit. Guided by an electronic map, Ma Jiang and his two companions began rushing toward this location. As a Hunt and Kill Squad that had been surviving in the Gathering Area 101, Ma Jiangs team had embarked on similar hunting missions more than once before. However, this mission proved to be their most devastating, as they lost two members while being transported through the Transmission Array. If Ma Jiang had known the outcome, he certainly would not have accepted this mission. Once were back, I will take those useless researchers to task. Miao Wen and Ka Yas deathscant just be in vain Chu Ping grumbled about the researchers all the while, criticizing their grand claims that the Transmission Array they modified from the prehistoric ruins could guarantee the safe transportation of five careerists. It is noteworthy that the previous Transmission Array could only transport amateurs below Level 10. Hence, the Gathering Area 101, despite knowing about the ambush by Song Jian, didnt send in their reinforcements right away. Other cities have long created Transmission Arrays that can send careerists safely. Only the Gathering Area 101 has just barely scratched the surface of the technology Qi Yun clearly harbored no good feelings toward the band of scientists either. The deaths of their two companions made their mission seem pointless. Even if they managed to complete it successfully and receive rewards, it wont make up for their teams losses. Alright, after we return, I will explain the situation to our leader. We will definitely receive more rewards to make up for everyones suffering. However, we must complete this mission first! Squad leader Ma Jiang said with a grim face. Fifth Avenue was not too far or close to the dump. Without any means of transportation, the three had to run all the way there while dodging mutated zombies. By the time they reached Fifth Avenue, it was starting to get dark. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There are many shops on Fifth Avenue, most of which were collapsed and destroyed. Behind the shops were rows of detached villas. Comparatively, these were far more luxurious than the villa area initially chosen by Song Jian. The green space within the community is incomparable to that of the one chosen by Song Jian. But after the disaster, the entire city has turned into a Doomsday City. Even the greenery here was mostly mutated. The high-end community turned into a zone of death. Even ordinary mutated zombies wouldnt dare to approach it. For Dr. Ebsiting, this community was an excellent hideout. If he had stayed here from the beginning, he could easily have eradicated any number of militiamen from the Gathering Area 101. After replenishing the area surrounding his villa with some Strong Weed Killer, Dr. Ebsiting returned to his lab. Robert, the former Guardian of the city, had stolen some files before the disaster struck from a biotechnology company called Newborn. He hid these files in the dump and notified Dr. Ebsiting before the disaster. Robert, the former Guardian transformed into a roving zombie BOSS. Dr. Ebsiting had been lurking around Fifth Avenue and was lucky enough to have escaped the virus. A few months ago, he started going to the dump daily to look for the assets Robert concealed. If it werent for this, Dr. Ebsiting would probably have left this city a long time ago. But at some point, the citys periphery was enveloped in a black mist, and everyone who entered it disappeared without a trace. Thus, Dr. Ebsiting was trapped here. Luckily, a few days ago, Dr. Ebsiting finally found these files and began to research them. However, even after several days of research, he had not made any progress. After all, he was a doctor of physics and polymer science, not biochemistry. Therefore, he was struggling with an advanced level of professional knowledge. If only Sara were here, she would understand these things Dr. Ebsiting sighed and walked away from the experiment table. He took off his glasses, took out a photo, and started reminiscing. Abruptly, a harsh alarm echoed in the lab. Dr. Ebsitings eyes sharpened, and he left the lab heading toward the adjacent surveillance room. A few months ago, Dr. Ebsiting had installed many cameras and sensors around the streets. Now, an alarm would be automatically triggered if anyone entered this area. Watching the three fully-equipped men on the surveillance screen, Dr. Ebsiting furrowed his brow. Captain, have you noticed that there seem to be fewer and fewer monsters here? Chu Ping pulled a dagger out of a Level 10 ordinary zombies head and asked softly. Stay vigilant. There may be an Elite Level BOSS lurking here. Normal monsters wouldnt dare to encroach on its territory. Ma Jiang spoke with a furrowed brow. An Elite Level BOSS of Level 10 wouldnt pose them much of a challenge, but he was concerned about making too much noise in the fight, which might alert Dr. Ebsiting. What he didnt realize, however, was that at this very moment, every move they were making was under Dr. Ebsitings surveillance. Is it possible to accurately locate the doctor? Qi Yun cast a healing spell on Chu Ping and asked. He didnt personally participate in killing the militiamen, so the system cant provide his exact location. Were going to have to invest some effort in finding him ourselves! Ma Jiang said. What a shame. Why dont we go kill the gods favored first? His location is notified once every half-hour. He hasnt moved for two consecutive notifications! Chu Ping glanced at the captain and suggested. From the battle traces at the dump, it can be concluded that the gods favored is very competent. He wiped out an advance squad single-handedly. We need to make even more preparations. Ma Jiang analyzed: This Doctor is a researcher without any combat abilities. As soon as we find him, we can easily capture him. From him, we could gain more information about the gods favored Youre the captain, you have the final say. Its a pity. If Miao Wen were here, he would be able to hack into the citys surveillance system, which would make finding people so much easier. Chu Ping touched his nose and said. The city has been abandoned for years. The power system has been paralyzed long ago. The city surveillance system would have turned into a pile of junk! Qi Yun scoffed. Junk? How could it be? You see that surveillance, isnt it still working? Chu Ping pointed at a surveillance camera on a traffic light at a crossroad. A moment later, the three men seemed to realize something. They all turned their eyes to the surveillance camera blinking redit was in operation, watching over every move they made. Chapter 259: Flee for Your Life Chapter 259: Flee for Your Life sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 Seeing the surveillance device, the three mens faces suddenly turned unpleasant. They had initially thought they could conduct their search undetected, but unexpectedly, their adversary was so cunning, having laid a vast web of monitoring devices, like an omnipresent eye, watching their every move. Damn it! That doctor mustve set this up! Chu Pings eyes squinted as he pulled out a pistol from his backpack, aiming it at the surveillance device and pulling the trigger. Bang- A clear gunshot rang out, sparking a spray of sparks from the surveillance device. Weve been discovered. Start scattering and search, find that doctor as soon as possible. Should you find him, dont act rashly. Signal first, then attack when were together! Ma Jiang quickly instructed. Now that theyd been discovered, there was no more need for cautious investigation. Although Fifth Avenue was large, many of the buildings had already collapsed, so a thorough search wouldnt take too long. The target was merely an unarmed researcher. Against any one of them, he stood no chance of putting up a fight, so Ma Jiang wasnt worried that they would be defeated one by one. Understood! The three of them pulled out a device and began to act separately. It was a life-detecting device, and each team member had one, specifically used to search for targets hiding in the city. The range of the detector was only three hundred meters. To find a person throughout the entirety of Fifth Avenue, it would probably take a long time, especially since their target already knew about them. If Dr. Ebsiting took the opportunity to escape, their long effort would be in vain. So you have me cornered, thinking that even if 1 run, theres nowhere to hide? Ebsiting gazed at their unmasked search activities, revealing a trace of coldness in his eyes. Initially, he wasnt sure if he was their target. But after seeing their insignia and the series of actions that followed, Dr. Ebsiting was certain of their enemy status. I wont be caught a second time by people from the Gathering Area 101! Dr. Ebsiting murmured to himself, beginning to hastily gather his belongings, preparing to escape. Whatever could not be taken away would be destroyed. The entire lab was a mess. Every item here had cost Dr. Ebsiting plenty of time to find in the entire city, even nearly costing him his life. Looking at the chaos, a painful expression appeared in Dr. Ebsitings eyes. Sighing, he placed various precious materials and data on a silver metallic panel floating before him. Tapping lightly on the panel, it immediately began folding automatically. The initial one-square-meter metal panel, after several folds, turned into a palm-sized polyhedral metal sphere. Ebsiting grasped the metal sphere, putting it in his pocket. He slung a backpack as large as himself over his shoulders, sprayed an entire bottle of repellant on his body, and prepared to leave this safe house that he had personally created. Qi Yun, at this point, was also holding the life detection device, and had come near the residence where Ebsiting was based. Soon, a red humanoid figure appeared on the center of the device screen. Captain, I detected life activity. He seems to be preparing to leave this area! Qi Yun informed his two teammates through his shoulder-mounted radio. Hold your position! Ma Jiangs voice came through the radio. Minutes later, Ma Jiang and Chu Ping appeared almost simultaneously at the place where Qi Yun was. Is it this residential area? asked Ma Jiang. Yes. I was able to detect his life activity earlier, but its gone now. He must have left the detection range. replied Qi Yun. This blockI feel something eerie, like theres something that could threaten our lives Chu Ping said, furrowing his eyebrows and staring at the exuberant luxurious villa residential area in front of them. An ordinary researcher could survive here, why should we fear? Qi Yun sneered at Chu Ping. Are you saying youre not even as capable as an unarmed old man? If it wasnt for the captains orders, I might have already caught the guy by now. grumbled Qi Yun. Lets go in together and search, mark the last spot where the life activity disappeared! Ma Jiang said calmly, seemingly ignoring Qi Yuns complaints. Qi Yun touched the detector a few more times, marking where the life activity of Ebsiting disappeared, transmitted the information to the other two, and the three used each other as ladders to jump over the wall of the community and headed towards the marked point. Swish- The sound of wind rustling the leaves echoed through the residential area. Ma Jiang frowned, sharing Chu Pings intuition that there was something unnerving about this place. Such a large area, yet there wasnt a single creature, and the plants around were too densely grown and extraordinarily large, as if they had been growing for hundreds of years. Why is it so quiet here? Theres so much vegetation, yet theres not even a hint of insect or bird sounds! Qi Yun muttered while running. Suddenly, Ma Jiang was taken aback. He abruptly realized something C there was an unknown danger in this residential area. Be careful, theres something strange about this place! warned Ma Jiang. Just then, Ma Jiang noticed a shadow swooping in front of him. Instinctively, he put his left hand in front of him. Clang- With a loud noise, Ma Jiangs body was flung away like a baseball by a thick vine. After landing, Ma Jiang rolled twice on the ground. When he looked up, he was shocked to see that a gigantic willow tree had uprooted itself just three meters from where he had stood, and a grotesque human face appeared on the trunk. The vine that had flung him looked like a giant python, coiling around the tree. Mutated Tree Spirit, a level 10 elite Boss Mutated Tree Spirit! Chu Ping shouted, his face showing surprise. Plant-type monsters wouldnt reveal their properties unless they initiated an attack. Even if you walked right by them, you wouldnt see their characteristics until they attacked you. Rumble- All the plants in the entire residential area began to violently tremble. Even from a distance, a green giant figure emerged slowly from a vast lawn, with numerous weeds taller than a human winding around it like snakes, becoming part of the giant body. Roar- The tall and burly green giant let out a roar and strode towards the trio. Retreat, retreat, get out of here now! Ma Jiang pulled out a bottle of potion and gulped it down, shouting loudly. Soon, the three men were fleeing like scared dogs towards the place theyd first entered, followed by a large number of various plant monsters chasing them like a tidal wave. Chapter 260: There’s a BOSS Here Chapter 260: Theres a BOSS Here Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 The trio escaped from the neighborhood in embarrassment, all riddled with wounds. Behind them, the neighborhood seemed to have become a monsters lair, echoing with ear-splitting roars. However, those monsters, after threatening the trio with bared teeth and brandished claws as they left the perimeter of the neighborhood, retreated back to their original spots, reverting back to quiet plants. Qi Yun started casting Healing Skill to treat the wounds of the trio. Ma Jiangs face was grim; the three of them had managed to escape thanks to his use of two precious disposable items. These were supposed to be trump cards for a turnaround, yet they were wasted here. Most importantly, they completely lost track of Dr. Ebsiting. What should we do now, Captain? Qi Yun asked cautiously. Lets directly hunt down that Demigod! Ma Jiang gritted his teeth. This Doomsday City was fraught with dangers, and half of the monsters that pursued them in the residential area were Level 10 Elite Bosses, something that would never occur near the 101 Gathering Area. No wonder other Hunt and Kill Squads had declined as soon as they heard about a mission in Doomsday City. Only he, swayed by the rich rewards, had accepted the mission. Now, however, Ma Jiang felt some regret. Once we kill the Demigod, we leave immediately! Ma Jiang declared. Clearly, he had given up on pursuing Dr. Ebsiting any further, not wanting to stay in this city for even one more second. When Song Jian killed those 101 Gathering Area militia, his relation with the 101 Gathering Area had deteriorated to outright hostility. Moreover, his name had been posted on the top of the bounty list ever since. Accepting the mission would allow them to check his specific location every half hour. That Demigod is still in the Level 5 Monster Zone! Qi Yun readout from his wrist communicator. Ma Jiang nodded, and the three moved towards the Manor Castle where Song Jian resided. They didnt know how they would feel when they saw a defensively complete Level 2 Manor Castle. But now, they were convinced that Song Jian had not gotten much stronger during this time. Otherwise, why would he still be in a Level 5 Monster Zone? At this moment, Song Jian was fretting over the mainline mission. Although his Immortal Sword Body was one of the lineage skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, it wasnt a sword technique and hence wasnt counted in the mainline mission. After returning to the Manor, Song Jian had been stationing near the radio, hoping to buy some sword technique skills. However, after a while, he found that the number of buy offers was much more than sell offers. Even when a skill was occasionally available, it was like a meaty bone being fought over by a pack of rabid dogs. When Song Jian watched helplessly as a skill of ordinary quality was bidden up to over three thousand Doomsday Coins, he could only silently take out some of his unused equipment for auction. His 101 Tactical Helmet, the Guardians Sword, bat-winged zombie summoning card, vampiric scroll, attack scroll; all items which were not quite useful to him were sold over the radio. If he werent under the Level 15 restriction, Song Jian would have wanted to sell his Zombie Leader Armor as well. However, selling the Zombie Leader Armor meant also having to sell the gauntlet. A complete set of green equipment would sell for multiples of an incomplete set. His bag turned out to have quite a few empty slots, and his Doomsday Coins also reached over five thousand. At least he was no longer impoverished. But he hadnt yet managed to purchase a sword technique, his initial objective. Forget it. Even if a sword technique does appear, with my current wealth, I cant compete with this crowd. Better to go out and kill monsters and gaining from their loot song Jian frustratedly turned off the radio, ready to leave the Manor and hunt Level 15 monsters. Just then, he suddenly heard a dragons youthful growl from the outside of his Manor. Looking from his window, he saw a group of players wielding weapons, chasing a young Black Dragon. Boss, Boss, a Level 8 Elite Boss! Its a dragon; itll definitely drop good stuff! A Level 10 player holding a submachine gun was full of excitement, leading at the front. Seven or eight level 10 players also closely followed behind him, ready to surround and kill the young Black Dragon. Song Jian didnt know whether to laugh or cry watching the young Black Dragon. The little guy had no self-awareness of being hunted and was playing like it was just a game. Fliying slowly, crying occasionally, or even directly turning around to rush into the crowd of players and attack them. Fortunately, the young Black Dragon was only treating this as a game and had no intention to kill. Otherwise, at least three or four of this group would have already died. As a pet, the young Black Dragon didnt abide by the monster rule that whoever has higher damage gets attacked. Even though it might seem mentally handicapped near Song Jian, when it faces other creatures, its cunning or, as you might say, wisdom that has been inherited from the Dragon Clan, naturally reveals itself. Damn it, this Bosss attack is so high. Quickly, throw another herb to grab its attention! A Mage player, unable to withstand the young Black Dragons attack, shouted. Im telling you, Ive been the only one taking things out all this while. Are you guys planning to make a fortune without spending a dime? A young player protested unsatisfiedly. The Black Dragon had appeared because it was attracted by the herbs he was carrying. If it wasnt for him taking out a herb every now and then, teasing the Boss, it would have probably escaped long ago. But him being the only one to make a contribution left the Herbalist career player somewhat unsatisfied. Along the way, the consumed herbs were worth dozens of Doomsday Coins. Dont be stingy; once we kill this boss and it drops items, if it suits your profession, you get first pick! The player in the front with a submachine gun, shooting at the young Black Dragon, shouted. Yes, yes, if theres suitable equipment, you get first pick! The other players also shouted. In truth, among the group, he was the only Herbalist, so even if it dropped Herbalist profession equipment, other players couldnt use it. Seeing the others responses, the Herbalist hesitated for a moment. Then, from his bag, he took a red herb and threw it towards the young Black Dragon. The young Black Dragon who was attacking gave up the nearly dead Mage when it smelled the fragrance of the herb. It turned around, bit the herb and swallowed it, giving a pleasant dragons growl. Keep going, keep going. Its vitality points have dropped below half. Push harder; victory is at hand! Haha, a Level 8 Elite Boss! Itll definitely drop great stuff! Ive seen a Level 5 Elite Boss before; it was so fierce that 1 almost couldnt run away. 1 cant believe were hunting a Level 8 Elite Boss today After watching for a while, Song Jian finally understood why the young Black Dragon was fooling around with this crowd: it was for the herbs. This rascal! Song Jian was both amused and annoyed. Speaking about herbs, he had gathered quite a bit from the Kantelu Ruins. Even after creating some Weakness Potion and Fire Lizard Medicine, he still had a lot left over. With a thought, a Hexagram Star summoning array emerged under the young Black Dragon. The array shone brightly, enveloping the entire young Black Dragon. In the blink of an eye, the young Black Dragon had disappeared. The group of players looked at each other in bewilderment, momentarily dumbstruck. Chapter 261: The Vegetarian Dragon Chapter 261: The Vegetarian Dragon Translator: 549690339 Although this group of people has reached level 10, they havent experienced much of what the game has to offer and dont understand what summoned pets look like. They thought the scene they just witnessed was the Black Dragon hatchling casting some magic. Is that teleportation? No, more like a translocation! Surely theres a distance limit, right? It just vanished. If bosses can do this too, how are we supposed to play? Lets look around; it could be nearby Scour the area. Shout when you find it, well arrive immediately. Dont even dream of hogging it all for yourself; remember, its a Black Dragon A group of people then scattered to search for the Black Dragon hatchling while the lone alchemist player stood rooted to the spot, his face reflecting his wish for tears that wouldnt come. You little rascal, youve learned to scam players for herbs! Song Jian gently tapped the Black Dragon hatchlings head and derisively smiled. Grr- The Black Dragon hatchling was standing by Song Jians side, lifting its head with an expression that reflected more pride than shame. Its nail-sized tail was wagging with sheer speed. Just let me know if you need something to eat. Dont mess with the players again. Beware of running into a powerful one who might slay you! Song Jian commented, stroking its head. Whoosh- Hundreds of herbs magically appeared in front of the Black Dragon hatchling C golden, blue, crimsoncolorful herbs spread across the floor. The Black Dragon hatchling let out a joyful roar and started gulping down the scattered herbs. Arent dragons typical meat eaters? How did it become herbivorous as soon as it became a pet? Song Jian wondered, watching the Black Dragon who licked even the herb particles that had fallen from its mouth. After resting in the Manor Castle for several hours, Song Jian decided to advance to the level 15 monster area. A piece of silver-quality leather armor remained unwearable in his inventory, itching at his patience. In Doomsday City, most of the monsters were mutated zombies, ranging from levels 1 to 30. Song Jian didnt have access to areas with higher-level zombies yet, but he guessed such places wouldnt lack mutated zombies. The situation felt like Resident Evil, where a virus had turned the entire citys population into zombies, who could also evolve and become more powerful. Song Jian left the manor and drove his motorcycle towards the level 15 monster zone. On the way, he saw many players hunting down monsters. The number of players entering the game was steadily increasing, most of which, like him, were involuntarily pulled in. For some, entering this game could be disastrous; but for Song Jian, it offered opportunity and challenge. In reality, it had only been three or four days since Song Jian encountered this game. Coastal City might have seen hundreds of deaths during this short period, but Song Jian hadnt heard any such reports from the radio or TV broadcasts. It was as though someone was keeping it all under wraps. Song Jian arrived at the level 15 monster zone. Here, one could barely see any players. Most players had only recently reached level 10 and were fussing over choosing their professions. Generally, many preferred hunting monsters at lower levels for safety, given that one lost their life permanently upon death in this game. The level 15 mutated zombies had significantly higher vitality points, defense, attack, and speed. Their resistance to sunlight also increased substantially, maintaining all their attributes even in daylight. For other players, these monsters were like mini-bosses; it was no surprise that nobody was found in this area. With a flick of his right-hand, a warmth surged from his heart. In a flash of golden light, Song Jian wielded his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the level 15 mutated zombie. Whoosh- With a single swing of his sword, three silver sword silks materialized, cutting through the air like blades. Hiss- Three streams of dark brown liquid sprayed from the zombies body. The golden sword, although only level 1, inflicted higher damage than the level 10 Guardians Sword; each sword silk attack could deal over 150 damage. Once the sword silks vanished, the zombie, with just over 1000 vitality points, had less than half remaining. Such phenomenal damage startled even Song Jian. He had initially planned on activating the Immortal Sword Body, but no longer deemed it necessary. Broken Wing Dance! Boom, boom, bang! While airborne, a silver sword Qi that was roughly three meters long split the mutated zombies body in two. So it simply died like that? Song Jian looked surprised. He had just killed an ordinary level 15 monster with full attribute points within just a few moves, which was quite unlike his initial expectations. When he first encountered this creature, he had been prepared to give it everything he had. Whooo, whooo- One by one, mutated zombies crawled out of the dark corners, their bloodshot eyes fixated on Song Jian, filled with a primal desire to kill. Thump thump thump- Seven or eight mutated zombies from both sides of the road began charging at Song Jian. With just a thought, a Hexagram Star summoning circle appeared in front of Song Jian. A flash of white light later, the Black Dragon hatchling appeared, fluttering its wings and letting out an immature roar. The faint Dragon Might emanating from the Black Dragon hatchling failed to deter the mutated zombies, who continued charging at Song Jian. Sword in hand, Song Jian dashed toward the mutated zombies, releasing an onslaught of his skills. Silver light beams blossomed within the zombies as howls echoed through the scene. As more zombies appeared, Song Jians vitality points began to decrease, but the number of slain zombies also soared. Buzz- Song Jians sword suddenly began to tremble violently, as if trying to escape his grip. With the force proving too strong, Song Jian had to let go. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword zoomed into the sky. Golden light erupted in the sky, akin to a sunrise. Buzz buzz buzz- The hum of his sword grew louder. In a flash, several faint golden sword apparitions rained down on the mutated zombies in a ten-meter radius. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Stereaks of critical damage floated above the zombies heads, accompanied by harrowing cries. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swiftly returned to Song Jians hand. Upon closer look, it had leveled up to 2. Its attack and properties had slightly increased, but what surprised Song Jian more was the dramatic spectacle of the sword leveling up. Almost 300 vitality points were drained from each mutated zombie within a ten-meter radius. All of them now glared at Song Jian, roars of rage filling the air. At this point, all of their aggression was firmly locked onto Song Jian. Chapter 262: Sniping Chapter 262: Sniping Translator: 549690339 Immortal Sword Body, activate! A golden glow enveloped Song Jian, and eight long sword illusions seemed to guard him, enhancing Song Jians strength significantly. His sword danced, revealing a silver light. Song Jian chose to advance rather than retreat, charging towards the incoming level-15 mutated zombies. As the battle went on, the violent killing intent in Song Jians heart surged once again, giving him a sense of absolute fearlessness and indifference to pain. The sense of coolness in his mind, however, sustained his sanity, preventing him from being drowned in madness and becoming a walking corpse driven only by a thirst for blood. Roar- A giant Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion, standing over two meters in height and over four meters in body length, appeared next to Song Jian. The moment it appeared, its scorpion tail pierced through a mutated zombie like a bolt of lightning, shattering the zombie with a gentle shake. The Desert Scorpion Beast charged into the horde of mutated zombies, reaping through them like a grim reaper. The zombies attacks phased through it as if attacking a shadow, causing no harm to the beast. But whenever the beasts body touched a zombie, the illusion turned solid in an instant, inflicting significant damage on the level-15 monsters. If the mutated zombies were capable of fear, the mere presence of the Desert Scorpion Beast would have sent them running in all directions. As time passed, the corpses of the mutated zombies around Song Jian continued to pile up. Transparent flames danced around him, seemingly never to extinguish. An hour earlier, the Black Dragon hatchling had its vitality points greatly reduced and was forced to retreat to the Pet Space, as it did not possess Song Jians restorative vitality. Fighting against the attack of the mutated zombies, Song Jian was surrounded by countless monsters. Even with a vitality recovery rate of 300%, his vitality began to slowly drop. Break! Swinging his left hand in an arc, a silver Sword Qi, three meters long, bisected seven or eight zombies attacking him. Panting heavily, Song Jian sprinted with increased speed, weaving through the ruins of a collapsed six-story building and diving into a deserted alley. Just moments before, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong sense of murderous intent. An immediate threat was closing in. He made a split-second decision to eliminate the zombies surrounding him, creating a breach in their circle, and made his escape. After several twists and turns, he took refuge in a residential building. As the monstrous roars gradually subsided, Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief, taking out food and water to replenish his strength. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Earlier, Song Jian had slaughtered over eighty mutated zombies of level-15. The experience points he earned as a level-13 player had also increased slightly. However, the commotion they made was substantial. The mutated zombies roars sounded like they were drawing their comrades by communicating through sound. As a result, there were more and more mutated zombies surrounding Song Jian. If he hadnt realized something was wrong in time, he might have drawn every mutated zombie in the vicinity towards him. Looking down from the rooftop, Song Jian saw a horde of zombies spreading out before his eyes, like a tide. In the distance, a special mutated zombie stood, over three meters tall and with four arms, its body shimmering with a dark metallic sheen. Evidently, this was a level-15 elite boss, lured here by noises of the battle. At this sight, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Had he not detected the danger and acted when he did, he may have stayed to fight a little longer. By then, the four-armed elite zombie enticed by the noise of the fight, together with the tidal wave of regular mutated zombies, might have left him with no chance to escape. Just then, Song Jian felt a sudden sharp pain in his temples and looked up towards a distant skyscraper where a blinding light flashed. With a bang, his heart leaped at the sight of a blaze of fire spouting from the rooftop of the skyscraper. It was teeming with cold murderous intent. A sniper! The thought surfaced in Song Jians mind. The next moment, his body vanished, replaced by a large black mist spreading across the rooftop. Bullets were fast, but their speed was also relative. The skyscraper was some distance away from Song Jians location, and even a sniper bullet needed some time to traverse the gap. Song Jian could feel the frigid bullet swiftly piercing the black fog, easily drilling into the rooftop floor, leaving behind a fist-sized hole. Having narrowly escaped, Song Jian was covered in cold sweat. The bullet had very nearly struck him. If he had hesitated for a split second, the fist-sized hole in the floor would have been instead in his temple. Captain, the target was not hit! Qi Yun, lying on the edge of the skyscraper, reported through an eight-times magnification scope. He had witnessed Song Jian vanish, replaced by a black mist enveloping the rooftop. Although Qi Yun is a healer, it doesnt prevent him from mastering sniper skills. The sniper rifle in his hand is a level-10 silver weapon, and he aims for Song Jians head. They are unaware of Song Jians Vertical Pupil equipment. For a regular level-13 player, a direct headshot from a sniper rifle could be lethal. The target seems to have advanced classes and some strange skills at his disposal. Abandon the long-range ambush. Well move in for a close capture. Ma Jiang said dispassionately. Chu Ping, sneak in and confirm the targets specific location! Understood! Chu Ping chuckled. He sheathed his dagger, pulled out a rope, and began to rappel down the skyscrapers edge. In just a few seconds, ChuPing went from the top of a hundred-meter-high building down to the ground. With a swing of his arm, he gathered the rope and stuffed it into his backpack before sprinting towards Song Jians hiding spot. Lets go as well. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun quickly left the skyscraper and followed Chu Ping. Song Jian was now driven by anger. He had long forgotten his grudge with the Gathering Area 101 and never expected them to send assassins after him so long after the event. He assumed he had once again come across some other treasure-hunting player-killers. If you wish to die, 111 grant your wish! Song Jian was filled with rage. Coming face to face with Death in the previous encounter made him feel a strong urge to rip his enemies apart. Swoosh- A cloud of black smoke fell to the ground. Song Jian quickly deactivated his black fog and dashed towards the far-off skyscraper. Chapter 263: 263: Greed Chapter 263: 263: GreedTranslator: 549690339 Ma Jiang and his two companions wanted to hunt down Song Jian. They originally thought that if they didnt kill Song Jian with one shot, he would definitely run away. But what they didnt expect was that Song Jian now wanted to kill them even more! Chu Ping, like a shadow, kept leaping and running on the dimly lit street, his speed extremely fast. He was afraid of repeating the previous experience when they tried to surround and kill Dr. Ebsiting, only to let him escape. Song Jians running speed was also extremely fast. In his mind, snipers always missed their shots, then disappeared miles away. If he arrived later, he might not even see the opponents back. And just like that, on a road more than four meters wide, the two unexpectedly collided head-on. Chu Ping looked at Song Jians name, red as blood, which was a distinctive feature of those hunted by the 101 Gathering Area. Only in the eyes of the hunters who took the bounty mission, Song Jians name would appear as blood-red as it was. Correspondingly, in Song Jians eyes, the 101 Gathering Area Hunter above Chu Pings head appeared bloody and scarlet, which was a unique characteristic of a hunters name in the eyes of the hunted. Seeing Song Jian, Chu Pings lips revealed a mocking smile. He did not expect the other party to not escape but instead boldly appear before his eyes. Is he going to counter-kill us? such a thought flashed through Chu Pings mind, and he couldnt help but laugh at the wanted person who didnt know his limits. When did the 101 Gathering Areas hunters become so unthreatening? Chu Ping looked at Song Jian rushing towards him, smiled faintly, and his figure slowly disappeared. Stealth! One of the core inheritance skills of the thieves profession. Chu Ping had even chosen the professions branch, the Assassin occupation. This occupation weakened the stealing ability while enhancing the combat and assassination skills. He was confident in killing targets of the same level or even higher than him. After entering stealth, Chu Ping did not directly rush towards Song Jian but turned into a side alley. He knew that Song Jian, seeing his stealth, would definitely use a wide-ranging group attack skill to strike the place where he disappeared and estimate his approximate location based on his movement speed after entering stealth. Under normal circumstances, the movement speed after stealth would decrease significantly. If the stealth skill was only at level 1, the movement speed would decrease by 60%, and the decrease would be less with higher levels. Chu Pings stealth level was not high, only level 3, with a 52% decrease in movement speed. But he had acquired a silver-quality thief skill book, Enhanced Stealth, which increased the stealth movement speed by 15% for 10 seconds. In other words, at this moment, Chu Pings stealth speed only decreased by 37%, which was equivalent to the effect of level 7 or even 8 stealth skills. However, what surprised Chu Ping was that Song Jian did not immediately release a wide-ranging attack skill when he disappeared. Instead, he stopped, looking forward with a cold smile. A bad thought suddenly rose in Chu Pings heart: Does this guy have any skills or items that can see through invisibility? Thinking of this, Chu Ping, who originally planned to attack Song Jian from behind, immediately suppressed his impulse to kill and slowly retreated into the dark alley. Sure enough, a faint vertical crease appeared on Song Jians forehead, emitting a silver light, and a vertical pupil slowly opened its eyes, looking forward. Chu Ping was startled, and the chill struck his back. He was lucky to be cautious. Otherwise, his figure would have been exposed by now. As an assassin, exposing oneself before a fight, unless the enemy was significantly weaker, the smartest choice was to run immediately. Is this a superpower, magic, or genetic mutation? Chu Ping wondered silently. Song Jians equipment and weapons had their aura hidden, looking no different from an ordinary close-combat profession. But at the moment when the vertical pupil opened, Song Jians importance in Chu Pings mind had instantly risen several levels. As ordinary fighters didnt have such means. Song Jian looked around, his brows slightly wrinkled. He still couldnt find any trace of the enemy. From the moment the enemy went invisible to when his vertical pupil opened, it only took a few seconds. How far could he have run in such a short time? Song Jian, with his vertical pupil open, slowly searched the surroundings. The vertical pupil was an external attachment. From the moment it was implanted, it became a part of his body. As long as he did not release skills, being open did not consume any energy. Chu Ping looked at Song Jians vertical pupil, which emitted a silver glow and remained open while scanning the surroundings. This state lasted for over ten minutes, and he was sweating cold bullets. Skills, magic, and even wrapped items couldnt last this long. So it must be something like genetic mutation or a biological warriors implant. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, biological warriors and genetically modified soldiers who strengthened themselves by merging other organisms genes always had many side effects, but Chu Ping didnt notice any obvious side effects on Song Jian! Could it be Just then, a thought flashed through Chu Pings mind, and he suddenly came up with another possibility, his eyes full of surprise and greed. An external attachment! It must be an external attachment! Chu Pings eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but slowly move towards the entrance of the alley overlooking the deepest part of it. An external attachment is equipment that can improve with the hosts strength. It can almost rival a growth-type equipment. Its incredibly valuable. If I can get it, even without this bounty reward, thats an external attachment! For a moment, Chu Pings palms were sweating and anxious. At this time, two figures appeared across the street. Ma Jiang and Qi Yun finally arrived and saw Song Jian standing alone on the street, looking a little confused. Where did Chu Ping run off to? Ma Jiang muttered to himself. Perhaps he hid. Look at the kids forehead; it should be some kind of ability to see through invisibility! Qi Yun stared at Song Jian and commented. The two of them had just arrived and hadnt linked the external attachment with Song Jian. After all, casually hunting a wanted person and encountering an external attachment sounded too good to be true. And if they were really hunting a wanted person with an external attachment, it wouldnt be their turn as a small team. Go, kill him! Ma Jiang said, drew a long knife, and rushed towards Song Jian. Qi Yun also climbed towards the high ground nearby. He had to choose a distance where his healing skills wouldnt exceed the range and not be too close to be easily attacked. The only one in the team who could provide long-range support was him. Seeing Ma Jiang rushing towards him, Song Jian abandoned the search for Chu Ping, tightly gripped his long sword, and slashed at Ma Jiang. The dark red blade flickered with a strange silver sword glow, and the invisible Sword Qi inside Song Jian surged, revealing a murderous intent in his eyes. Sword Silk, Slash! With a fierce shout, Song Jians long sword collided with Ma Jiangs long knife, creating a loud noise! Chapter 264: 264: Join Hands Chapter 264: 264: Join HandsTranslator: 549690339 The long blade in Ma Jiangs hand is also a Tier 10 silver weapon, and he is a strength-specialist. Blessed by his full gear, his strength attribute has well surpassed fifteen points. One cleave from his blade could halve a man. Bang! The moment sword and blade collided, a powerful force exploded from the blades, causing a resonating roar. Ma Jiang grunted, surprise flashing across his eyes as he continuously stepped backward. Astoundingly, his opponents strength was slightly stronger than his own. Ding, ding, ding- just as Ma Jiang was forced to retreat, three silver Sword Silks appeared out of thin air. After hovering in the air for a moment, they darted toward Ma Jiang in unison. Crack, crack- Two of the Sword Silks hit Ma Jiangs shoulders, while the other pierced right through his stomach. Damage numbers began to float above Ma Jiangs head. In just one encounter, he was reduced to critical health. The damage in the hundreds caused Ma Jiangs steps to waver, and the Tiger Roar Blade in his hand became heavy. In his critically injured state, all his attributes declined by 30%. Hows this possible? Hes only at Level 13! Why is his damage so strong! Ma Jiang felt as if he were facing a Level 20 veteran, not a Divine Worshipper on his level. At that moment, a sprinkle of fragmented white light fell from above. Qi Yun was standing on the roof of a shop in the distance. The moment he saw Ma Jiangs Vitality Points dropped to one-fifth, he was taken aback and reflexively performed an instant Healing Skill. Ma Jiangs Vitality Points were restored to two-thirds, removing his critical injury status. Seeing Song Jian rushing toward him again, Ma Jiang gritted his teeth and chugged down a potion. Rage Potion! After use, attack power increases by 30%, attack speed increases by 15% for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, all attributes decrease by 35% for 1 hour. This was one of Ma Jiangs trump cards, yet he had to use it after their first encounter. A crimson flame of vitality began to burn intensely on the surface of Ma Jiangs body. His eyes glinting red, Ma Jiang roared and raised his long sword, slashing towards Song Jian. For a moment, Ma Jiang was full of momentum. As he swung the Tiger Roar Blade, there was the resonating sound of a tigers roar that left Song Jian feeling agitated. Song Jian frowned slightly, feeling his opponents rapid increase in attack speed. A subtle smile pulled at the corner of his lips. With a flick of his wrist, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword emitted a sharp whistling sound. Rapid Sword! At this moment, Ma Jiang couldnt even see clearly where Song Jians sword was moving. His view was fuzzy as three or four long swords seemed to be stabbing toward him simultaneously. Woosh- Another beam of white light enveloped Ma Jiang, instantly raising his Vitality Points to 90%. Song Jian frowned slightly, unable to help stealing a glance at Qi Yun who was a dozen meters away. This healer is too annoying. 1 need to find a way to take him out first! Song Jian thought to himself. If he wanted to kill Ma Jiang, he had to take down this healer first. Otherwise, they might eventually wear him down. He hadnt forgotten about the Thief lurking nearby. Clang, clang, clang- Song Jian and Ma Jiangs movements were extremely quick; in just an instant, they had traded over ten blows. They appeared to be evenly matched, but Ma Jiang was internally distressed. His opponents attacks were faster than his own, so to keep up, he had to expend more effort, which meant greater consumption of his energy. Chu Ping, when will you finally make a move? What are you waiting for? Until Ive been cut down to a corpse? Ma Jiang roared. He could feel that Chu Ping was somewhere nearby. Chu Pings face turned pale. After realizing that Song Jian possessed an external weapon, his intention had changed. Even if this mission were to fail, if he could obtain the opponents weapon, hed still come out as a big winner. However, there was only one external weapon, but three people on their team. Initially, Chu Ping planned to let Ma Jiang, Qi Yun, and his opponent exchange blows till all were weakened. He could then swoop in at the end to pick up the spoils. But to his surprise, his opponent turned out to be so formidable. They were all locked in battle, evenly matched, and he even seemed to be gaining the upper hand. This made Chu Ping feel perilously uneasy. Ma Jiangs outburst was a byproduct of his despair. He had no idea this was what Chu Ping was actually thinking. But after witnessing Song Jians formidable strength, he felt certain Song Jian could kill both Ma Jiang and Qi Yun without losing much life. This made Chu Ping anxious. If Song Jian were indeed able to kill both Ma Jiang and Qi Yun, Chu Ping would also be unable to escape, and besides the external weapon, he might even lose his life here. After a moments hesitation, Chu Ping gritted his teeth and finally emerged from the alley, rushing toward the back of Song Jian. Ma Jiang valiantly resisted Song Jians assault, with his body teetering and about to fail, but he did not retreat an inch under Qi Yuns treatment. Qi Yun, who had planned to use his sniper rifle for ranged skirmishes, bore a bitter expression. He didnt expect their targeted fugitive to be so formidable. Despite only being at Level 13, the fugitive exhibited a strength that could rival that of someone over Level 20, leaving him no chance to pull out his sniper rifle. He could only desperately use his Spirit Points to replenish Ma Jiangs Vitality Points. As he watched Ma Jiangs Vitality Points fluctuate up and down, Qi Yuns heart pounded fiercely in sync. At this very moment, Qi Yun noticed a semi-transparent figure slowly sneaking up behind Song Jian. His face lit up with delight. If two of them attacked Song Jian at the same time, the pressure on him as a healer would certainly lessen. Die! The moment Ma Jiang saw Chu Ping appear, he started behaving aggressively. There wasnt much time left from the sixty seconds of his Rage Potions effect, after which all his attributes would reduce by 30%. He couldnt possibly match Song Jian then. He had to seize the opportunity to join forces with Chu Ping within the remaining time. He only hoped they could at least cause Song Jian some serious injury. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ambush! At this moment, Chu Ping had also closed in on Song Jian. His dagger, like a vipers fang, was aimed at the back of Song Jians head. Sensing a gust of wind behind his head, Song Jians figure bolted forward as if he had teleported, his aura growing violent and fierce. He slashed his sword towards Ma Jiang. Broken Wing Dance! Both Chu Ping and Ma Jiang didnt see it coming. At this moment, Ma Jiang felt like a massive wave was surging towards him. His face changed; he dared not resist head-on and quickly dodged to the side. Due to his failed ambush, Chu Ping, who was behind him, was revealed. Seeing Ma Jiang avoiding to the side, Song Jian didnt let the second strike of his Broken Wing Dance chase after Ma Jiang. Instead, he turned around and slashed towards Chu Ping. In his panic, Chu Ping didnt expect Song Jian to change his attack target so quickly. Hastily, he crossed his daggers to shield himself. Bang- The long sword and daggers collided harshly. An immense force was transmitted, and Chu Ping couldnt block it. He was blown into the air, leaving his chest vulnerable. In his horrified gaze, Song Jians figure leaped high into the air, and the dark red sword, emitting a dazzling silver sword light, struck down towards his head. Chapter 265: Slaves Chapter 265: Slaves Translator: 549690339 Boom- Song Jian moved extremely fast, and with a slash of his sword, he fiercely struck Chu Pings chest. The sound of bones cracking echoed, and in an instant, Chu Pings Vitality Points plummeted, with his chest bones completely shattered. Blood uncontrollably sprayed from his mouth, and he no longer had any strength in his body. With blood frothing at the corners of his mouth, Chu Ping tried to retreat, but suddenly felt a surge of energy rising from his feet, causing his body to uncontrollably float into the air. A floating state! Despair appeared on Chu Pings face as his heart sank. He knew that in this state, his body would be completely defenseless, and he would inevitably suffer even more damage than usual! Will I die here? This thought crossed Chu Pings mind for the first time. He has an ext. Chu Ping roared, trying to cause trouble for Song Jian before he died. Qi Yun had originally been focusing on healing Ma Jiang, but after seeing Ma Jiang being slashed apart by Song Jian, he quickly cast a Healing Skill on Ma Jiang. However, the situation changed in an instant, as it only took one strike from Song Jian to leave Chu Ping in a nearly dead state. Qi Yun hurriedly interrupted the Healing Skill he was casting on Ma Jiang, waving his Magic Staff, and shifted his focus to healing Chu Ping instead. Qi Yun quickly cast an instant Healing Skill on himself, slightly raising his Vitality Points. He then began chanting a spell, preparing to release an even stronger Healing Skill. At that moment, Song Jian raised his left hand, his index finger shining with a silver light. A terrifyingly powerful silver Sword Qi was released, directly piercing Qi Yuns forehead and penetrating his skull. Sword Finger! It was an incredibly swift and sharp strike that nobody saw coming. Chu Ping couldnt even see how this attack was executed. All he saw was a dazzling silver Sword Qi. Thud- Chu Pings corpse fell from the sky and landed on the ground, rolling twice before becoming still. Dumbstruck, Qi Yun stared at the system prompt: System: Your healing target has died, rendering your healing ineffective. The skill has failed, and has entered a cooldown period. He died just like that? Even with my healing, he still Qi Yun found it hard to accept the situation. Song Jian was simply too fast. He had initially been targeting Ma Jiang, but in the blink of an eye, he pivoted and, using the acceleration from the Broken Wing Dance, directed his remaining two attacks towards Chu Ping. In his floating state, Song Jian unleashed the incredibly swift Sword Finger. Even if Chu Ping had been at full health, the level two Sword Finger would have caused over 75 points of physical damage as well as an additional 80 points of Metal-element damage. Even if Qi Yun had managed to cast a Healing Skill on Chu Ping, restoring 50 Vitality Points, it wouldnt have changed Chu Pings fate in the end! After killing Chu Ping, Song Jian didnt even look at the loot he dropped. Instead, he turned towards Ma Jiang, stomping his foot and sending a fanged whirlwind roaring towards Ma Jiang. Ma Jiang glanced at Song Jian and unexpectedly turned around and ran for his life. He had less than ten seconds left until the effects of his Rage Potion wore off. Even with Qi Yun constantly healing him within this short period of time, it was impossible to kill Song Jian. Once the potions effect wore off and he entered a weakened state, with a 30% reduction in his overall attributes, there would only be one path left: death. At this moment, while the potion had not yet lost its effect, preserving his life was the most crucial thing to do! Boom! Earth Teeth Assault struck Ma Jiang from behind, causing a 50-point damage floating above his head. Ma Jiang stumbled, almost falling to the ground but ultimately managing to run towards the distance without looking back. Seeing Ma Jiang run away, Qi Yun was dumbfounded. He was the slowest member of their team. Watching his captains rapidly retreating figure and seeing the wanted criminal walk towards him step by step Captain, youre just going to run away and leave me behind? Qi Yun didnt know whether he should curse out loud or not. I never thought our captain was this terrible before. If I had known, I wouldnt have healed him and just ran away! Im a ranged attacker, and hes a melee fighter! Qi Yun felt like crying but had no tears to shed. I surrender, dont kill me! Qi Yun immediately raised his hands, looking at Song Jian with a frightened expression and shouting loudly. System: Gathering Area 101 Hunt Team member, Qi Yun, is forced by your prowess to surrender to you! Please choose one of the following three options: Option 1: Accept surrender, claim ransom. Option 2: Accept surrender, make him your slave. Option 3: Decline surrender, kill him! Please make a choice within ten seconds! Song Jian looked at Qi Yun closely as Qi Yun tried to give him a flattering but ugly smile. Do you have money? Song Jian suddenly asked. Qi Yun startled then pulled out all the money he had, saying, I only have 32 Doomsday Coins! The habit of the hunting team was to spend all of their money on strengthening their equipment or other items to enhance their personal strength or deposit it at the bank. They wouldnt carry too much money with them during missions. Seeing the 32 Doomsday Coins in Qi Yuns hand, Song Jian shook his head: Then become my slave! Song Jian directly chose the second option: Qi Yuns face showed a mix of anger and uncertainty, clearly not mentally prepared to become a slave. If you dont want to, Ill kill you! Song Jian said, his face filled with murderous intent. I Im willing to become your slave! Qi Yun eventually nodded reluctantly, his face full of humiliation. The moment Qi Yun agreed, a mysterious force surfaced on his forehead, imprinting a Magic Rune there. Qi Yun trembled, opening his mouth to let out a painful scream, but no sound came out. The mysterious force then disappeared, leaving Qi Yun lying on the ground like a bag of mud, gasping for breath. At this point, Song Jian discovered that he now had a slave interface, which showed all of Qi Yuns attributes. Moreover, he could strip Qi Yun of his equipment at will. Song Jian glanced over Qi Yuns equipment. Most items were of white quality, and even the Healing Short Staff he was holding was only of green quality. Only the silver-quality sniper rifle seemed valuable. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian shook his head, removed the silver-quality sniper rifle, and put it in his own backpack. He then told Qi Yun, From now on, focus on healing. Be a good healer and dont think about attacking. As a main healer, Qi Yun primarily mastered common skills like the Eagle Eye Skill but could only perform basic attacks even with the sniper rifle. It was a waste of resources! Hearing Song Jians words, Qi Yuns face showed a mixture of shame and anger, but he ultimately nodded. System: You have deprived your slave, Qi Yun, of an item, lowering his Loyalty Points to you by 10. Qi Yuns current Loyalty Points towards you are now only 50. If they fall below 50 Points, there is a chance that your slave will try to escape! Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House Chapter 266: Let Me Show You My Safe House Translator: 549690339 Defecting? Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun and sneered, Dare to defect, and Ill kill you! No, no, I dont dare, I dont dare! Qi Yun shook his head repeatedly. System: You intimidate the slave Qi Yun, increasing his loyalty by 5 points; Song Jian was taken aback, this worked as well? Tell me, why did you come after me? Song Jian looked at Qi Yun and asked. Actually, we are members of the assassination team of Gathering Area 101. The reason we came here is that Gathering Area 101 has issued a warrant for you Half an hour later, Song Jian finally found out that it was still because of the trouble he had caused when he saved Dr. Ebsiting at the garbage station. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gathering Area 101? Haha Song C no, Master, you must not underestimate Gathering Area 101. It is one of the 500 safe havens created by humanity after the Doomsday catastrophe. By now, all other safe havens have been destroyed, leaving only this Gathering Area 101. Qi Yun said. All the other gathering areas have been destroyed, leaving only this one? Song Jian couldnt help but sneer, Then how did the City of Sin and the City of Holy Light come about? If Gathering Area 101 were really that strong, it would have become 101 City by now, rather than still being just a gathering area. The essence of a gathering area in the wilderness is no different from the level two Manor Castle built by Song Jian, except that Gathering Area 101 covers a larger area than Song Jians Manor Castle. Gathering Area 101 not only has complete facilities but also has many hunting teams, assassination squads, and even its own affiliated corps C Storm Legion! Qi Yun said. Storm Legion? This name sounds familiar; it seems like Ive heard it on the radio, Song Jian murmured, Thats right. How many people are in the Storm Legion? Storm Legion has a total of 800 elite professionals, Qi Yun said. Only 800 people? And they dare to call themselves a legion? Song Jian couldnt help but say. To support 800 people is already the limit for Gathering Area 101. However, if possible, Gathering Area 101 can launch a battle involving more than 30,000 people at any time! Qi Yun said, After all, Gathering Area 101 shelters many wanderers, many of whom have taken it as their home and are willing to fight for it. There is no shortage of such people! Moreover, according to rumors, Gathering Area 101 has already begun preparations for creating a city for the third time. If it succeeds, it will be on par with major forces like the City of Sin and the City of Holy Light. By then, even more, people would be willing to settle in Gathering Area 101! Qi Yun said. Song Jian nodded, his heart feeling slightly heavy. After all, it was a major power that had existed for decades after the Doomsday catastrophe. In the beginning, it was probably just an ordinary human without a background who had created Gathering Area 101 from scratch through his own strength. If what Qi Yun said was true, the person who created Gathering Area 101 was really remarkable. Now, such a force which has been developing for decades wanted to hunt him down. It would be false to say that he was not worried since, after all, he only had one life in this game! Okay, when do you think theyll send another assassination team after this failure? Song Jian stared at Qi Yun and asked. Qi Yun hesitated for a moment and said, Actually, there was a problem with the teleportation device we used. Our team originally had five members, but one of them was torn apart by the spatial forces during the teleportation. Another one was seriously injured and died shortly after arriving, leaving only three people The team leader, no, Ma Jiang, is now alone. He is likely to give up on the assassination mission and go back to report the information. I estimate that they wont dispatch another assassination team until the researchers have perfected the teleportation device. In the short term, there should be no more assassination teams entering this city Song Jian nodded slightly, realizing that he should be safe for the time being. Before Gathering Area 101 completed perfecting their teleportation device, he needed to improve his level and strength as much as possible. Lets go, continue hunting monsters. Keep an eye on my Vitality Points! Song Jian said as he summoned the wounded Black Dragon hatchling. Qi Yun immediately used her healing wand to restore the hatchlings vitality points to full. Roar- With a roar from the Black Dragon hatchling, five or six level-15 mutant zombies were lured out. Song Jian flexed his wrist, summoning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a flourish, he jogged towards the monsters. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh C As Song Jian danced around, his dark red sword flew, releasing dazzling silver light. Facing five or six mutant zombies, Song Jian made no defensive moves, choosing instead to endure their attacks and annihilate them, displaying a reckless, do-or-die attitude. The Black Dragon hatchling nearby was also continuously spewing Dragon Breath, swinging its claws and tail, and tearing into the fallen mutant zombies. Gradually, the noise from the battle attracted a large number of mutant zombies. In no time, dozens of level-15 monsters surrounded Song Jian. Watch my health and heal me! Song Jian shouted, rushing into the monster horde without backing off, chopping down the nearby monsters. As Song Jians Vitality Points gradually decreased, Qi Yuns hands trembled slightly from a distance. After a while, she sighed helplessly, waved her short wand, and released Healing Skill to restore Song Jians Vitality Points. Song Jian, who was in the midst of the monsters, could feel the healing effect and the corner of his mouth curled into a smile. As for this slave whose loyalty was bordering on betrayal, he didnt fully trust her. Using only seventy percent of his strength, he left himself a small margin for safety. If Qi Yun dared to betray him, he could guarantee that he could break free of the encircling monsters. Like this, Song Jian continued to fight for several hours. Only when Qi Yuns Spirit Points were depleted did he use the Immortal Sword Body and make his way out with the Black Dragon hatchling. Although they had killed hundreds of level-15 mutant zombies, there was no noticeable reduction in the tide of monsters chasing after Song Jian. They pursued him relentlessly. Song Jian summoned his motorcycle, returned the Black Dragon hatchling to the Pet Space, and shouted at Qi Yun, Get on! Qi Yun hurriedly sat on the back of the motorcycle. With a roar, a plume of black smoke erupted from the exhaust pipe, and the motorcycle sped off like a bolt of lightning, heading towards Song Jians Manor Castle. Haha, this is the thrill of monster hunting! Song Jian laughed heartily against the wind. A complex expression appeared on Qi Yuns face as she stared at Song Jians back, deep in thought. The two quickly returned to Song Jians Manor Castle. Seeing the now level two safe house, Qi Yuns face showed surprise. Is this your safe house? You already created one for yourself? Qi Yun could hardly believe her eyes. This is Doomsday City, with so many monsters inside. Wont they attack here? Qi Yun couldnt help but ask. It should be noted that creating a safe house in the wilderness wasnt an easy task. Many ambitious individuals had attempted to imitate Gathering Area 101, creating their own safe areas, but in the end, they were all ruined under the siege of countless monsters. Although the overall number of monsters in Doomsday City was smaller than the wilderness, the density was considerably higher C at least ten or even a hundred times more! Song Jian smiled faintly but did not explain. Instead, he summoned the Black Dragon hatchling and let it play around on its own. After all, if a pet was kept in Pet Space for too long, its Intimacy Level would decrease. Come in and take a look. How many people do you think Gathering Area 101 will need to send to take down my Manor Castle? Song Jian turned around and stared at Qi Yun while asking. Chapter 267: Your Warning Came Too Late Chapter 267: Your Warning Came Too Late Translator: 549690339 Qi Yun stared at Manor Castle, somewhat entranced. This was a level two manor, and he had never heard of anyone being able to upgrade a safety house to a manor in the wild, except of course for the 101 Gathering Area. The latter was created by a huge group of people after decades of hard work and was the only one of its kind even after so many years! A safety house can be upgraded to a manor once it reaches the third level, and once a manor reaches the sixth level, it can be upgraded to a gathering area. When a gathering area reaches the ninth level, it can become a city! Qi Yun surveyed Song Jians manor and quietly said, Lu Jianglong spent decades upgrading the 101 Gathering Area from a level one safety house to a level nine gathering area. The hardship he must have gone through is probably known only to him. If your manor were in the wild, and he knew you had a level two manor, he would probably send the Storm Legion to level it. But in Doomsday City, the black fog outside the city provides natural protection. Although you cant go out, its not easy for them to get in! Even if the 101 Gathering Area sends many assassin teams, they probably wouldnt be able to conquer your manor! After giving Song Jian a glance, Qi Yun said, But they dont need to conquer this place to kill you. You cannot possibly stay in your manor twenty-four hours a day. If they send an assassin team when you are out, theres a high chance theyd succeed in killing you! Youre right, the manor, the army, they are all external forces. The most important thing is self-strength! Song Jian laughed, By the way, is this Lu Jianglong you mentioned the one in charge of the 101 Gathering Area? Qi Yun nodded and replied, Yes, the 101 Gathering Area was personally established by Lu Jianglong. However, he is old now and rarely shows his face. The person who actually controls the 101 Gathering Area now is his son, Lu Mao! The one who issued the arrest warrant for you is also Lu Mao. 1 heard it was because you disrupted one of his search missions and killed a scout team from the 101 Gathering Area. Ha ha, Lu Mao! Song Jian etched this name into his memory, asking, Whats Lu Maos profession? What level is he? Qi Yun shook his head and replied, Ive only seen Lu Mao a few times from a distance and never seen him in action. Im not sure what his profession is, but he is at least level 30. Level 30 Song Jian pondered, calculating that it would take him several months of game time to rise to level 30 from his current level 13. He wondered if the 101 Gathering Area could afford him so much development time. Ill play it by ear. The most important task for me now is to collect ten sword manuals! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a familiar figure appeared within the boundary of Song Jians Manor. As soon as the figure approached the manor, he was stopped by two soldiers. These were non-player characters (NPCs) hired by housekeeper George. They were a team of ten vagrant NPCs, all of whom were low-level, around level six or seven. They wore simple leather armor and carried long spears, responsible for the day-to-day defence of the manor. Huh, isnt that Dr. Ebsiting? What is he doing here? Song Jian stared at the detained figure, wondering. At this moment, Dr. Ebsiting was in a terrible state, covered in dust and with dishevelled hair, strewn with dry leaves and branches. When the two NPC soldiers stopped him, he was very angry and shouted, 1 want to see Song Jian. He is in danger, damn it. You fools, your lord is in danger sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whats wrong with him? Why say Im in danger? Could it be that he knows youre here to kill me? Song Jian asked, his face showing curiosity as he turned to look at Qi Yun. Qi Yun looked awkward, saying, We initially went after him, but he ran away. The small zone where he was hiding turned out to be a BOSS nest, full of elite bosses level 10 or higher. After we lost him, we came after you Hes a scientist without any combat capabilities and you failed to kill him? Song Jian asked, surprised. He is not on the 101 Gathering Areas wanted list, so we couldnt pin down his exact location. But your location will be revealed by the system every half hour Qi Yun explained. Ha ha, fine, hurry and bring the doctor here. After all, hes a familiar face, its not good to keep him waiting! Song Jian laughed, instructing housekeeper George sitting next to him. Yes, lord, they didnt realize he was your friend After a slight bow, George went down the castle and ordered his men to bring Dr. Ebsiting inside. As soon as he saw him, Dr. Ebsiting rushed towards Song Jian, shouting, Song Jian, you are in great danger! Someone is trying to kill you! I think its an assassin sent by the 101 Gathering Area. Be careful, they are formidable Doctor, doctor, calm down. Youre safe here. Rest assured, no one can harm you in my Manor! Song Jian comforted Dr. Ebsiting, holding his shoulder. Phew, there are three of them, well-equipped and all professionals. You need to be careful Dr. Ebsiting panted. Well-equipped? Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun standing next to him with a puzzled look. Apart from his silver-grade sniper rifle, Qi Yun didnt have much equipment worthy of being called well-equipped. At that moment, Dr. Ebsiting seemed to sense something. Following Song Jians line of sight, he glanced at Qi Yun next to him. After a close look, his face changed drastically. He pointed at Qi Yun, his face full of terror. He, he, he is Youre right, he is one of the three who chased after you! Song Jian shrugged, But he is now my slave. Speaking of which, isnt your warning a bit late? Slave? Dr. Ebsiting looked puzzled, looking at the magic rune on Qi Yuns forehead that signified servitude. Phew, having such a manor, the people of the 101 Gathering Area have certainly underestimated you. Failure was inevitable. Dr. Ebsiting sighed in relief. But you cant be careless. The 101 Gathering Area has set its sights on you. They will keep sending assassination teams Dr. Ebsiting said seriously, assuming that Song Jian was able to repel the three only by relying on his safety house. As far as he knew, Song Jian didnt have the power to kill three professionals directly. Chapter 268 - 268 Follower Chapter 268: Follower Translator: 549690339 Song Jian looked at the embarrassed state of Dr. Ebsiting and suddenly had an idea. He said to him, Doctor, 1 am already on the wanted list for the 101 Gathering Area, and now they think you and 1 are in the same band. What do you plan to do next? Return to Fifth Avenue, where level-ten elite bosses are all over the place? I cant go back there, its too risky Ive been exposed, Dr. Ebsiting answered, looking lost. As a researcher with no fighting abilities, he couldnt survive in the monster-filled Doomsday City. His existence had already been hard even before, now the search for food and water is becoming more and more difficult. Why not stay with me? I can set up a laboratory for you. What do you think? Song Jian said with a smile. At least here, you wont need to worry about safety, what do you say? Dr. Ebsiting fell silent. Although he was quirky, he wasnt stupid. In this city, probably only Song Jian was willing to shelter him. Fine, Ill have to rely on you from now on, Dr. Ebsiting sighed, a little depressed. He didnt want to lose his freedom but if he had decided to ally with a powerful force before the apocalypse broke out, he could have left the city with other big shots. System: You have agreed to shelter the plot character Dr. Ebsiting. As he was concerned about his safety, Dr. Ebsiting agreed to stay and became your Follower! System: When you enter and stay in the game, Dr. Ebsiting will continually consume Doomsday Coins as his salary. This stops when you leave the game. The stronger the Followers level, the more Doomsday Coins consumed. System: Your Follower is a Researcher type, possessing substantial knowledge reserves. You can select the direction of his research skill tree to develop more research skills. If he dies, all his skills will return to their initial state when he was recruited, and loyalty will randomly drop 10-30 points. System: If a Follower dies, you can find a Resurrection Altar to resurrect the Follower at a certain cost. However, if the Followers loyalty drops to the betrayal standard after death, they cannot be resurrected. System: Dr. Ebsitings current loyalty is 70. If it falls below 60, he will start to slack off. If it falls below 50, he may desert. System: You can view Follower Dr. Ebsitings attributes and initial skills, and can choose the direction of his research. Song Jian knew that Dr. Ebsiting was a researcher, so it was obvious that the latters research skill tree had already climbed to a very high level. If he changed the research direction now, it would mean a huge loss, so Song Jian decided to stick with Dr. Ebsitings current research skill base and continue to improve. Opening his followers personal attribute interface, Song Jian started to study it closely. Unlike Qi Yun, Dr. Ebsiting was Song Jians Follower, who had certain freedom and privileges. Even if Song Jian wanted to view Dr. Ebsitings attributes and skills, he needed Dr. Ebsitings permission. Soon, the attribute interface previously full of question marks was unrestrainedly revealed to Song Jian. Dr. Ebsiting (Song Jians Follower): This is a rare research-type Follower in the game, with a discovery rate of one in a thousand and a recruitment rate of one in ten thousand. Current level 15, experience points 3,351/8,000. After leveling up, his physical properties will also improve, and he can spend skill points to upgrade his research skills. Following were a series of physical attributes and mastered skills. For the sake of not flooding this with too much information, Song Jian didnt list them all. If he did, this chapter could end here. Expert Level Nine Engineering Manufacturing? Song Jians eyes lit up as he looked at Dr. Ebsiting like he was looking at a sparkling diamond. As everyone knows, the level of life professions cant be enhanced using skill points, they must be accumulated through proficiency. Initially, all life skills start at level one, then gradually improved to level two, three, and so forth up to level five. After reaching level nine, then only one could be a novice, further splitting into nine levels. After breaching level nine, there would be an improvement to intermediate, after intermediate level nine is senior. After senior level nine, then its expert. After expert level nine, its master, grandmaster, great grandmaster, and after great grandmaster its divine level. All of Song Jians life skills are still below novice. He didnt know when he would be promoted to novice. Hence, one could imagine how high Dr. Ebsitings Expert Level Nine standing was. Dr. Ebsiting, can you craft the T-11 High-explosive Grenade now? Song Jian asked expectantly. Dr. Ebsiting gave Song Jian a look and said somewhat irritably: The T-11 High-explosive Grenade was devised by me. What do you think, can I make it? And recently, I have developed a T-X High-explosive Grenade which is five times more potent than the T-11. However, to use this kind of grenade, you need to have a Throwing Skill of at least level 10! Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Level 10 Throwing Skill? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. The only skill he had at level 10 was his innate skill Thick-skinned, which required a lot of skill points. The Throwing Skill was a basic passive skill, and he could learn it just by throwing a few stones, but Song Jian hadnt put much effort into exercising this ability, so his Throwing Skill was only at level one. High-explosive grenades are consumable and not considered weapons, so they wont be subject to the 80% power reduction limit. If I could get a large batch of these grenades, my leveling speed would definitely soar! Song Jian thought to himself. Heres the list of materials needed to craft the T-X High-explosive Grenade. As long as you can collect all these materials, 1 can make it for you. In this city, its the best for leveling. Dr. Ebsiting directly handed a list to Song Jian. Song Jian looked it over. Compared with the T-11 High-explosive Grenade, there were only two or three more materials, so he nodded and put the material list in his bag. Doctor, what about other weapons besides high-explosive grenades? Such as firearms, rocket launchers, missiles, etc. Can you make nuclear bombs? Song Jian asked, his eyes shining. Im a Ph.D. in Physics and Materials, not in Weapon Manufacturing or Weapon Research, I am ignorant in the field of weapon development. 1 know the principle of making nuclear bombs, but to expect me to produce a nuclear bomb by myself is a pipe dream, humph! Dr. Ebsiting looked a bit unhappy, gave Song Jian a penetrating look and said. Hehe, well okay, doctor, 1 apologize Song Jian said sheepishly, shrugging his shoulders. Seeing Song Jians good attitude, Dr. Ebsitings face relaxed a lot. After hesitating a little, he said, Actually, I have also done some research on space science, like spatial equipment, for instance. If there are materials, 1 can make them. Chapter 269: Rebuilding the Laboratory Chapter 269: Rebuilding the Laboratory Translator: 549690339 Spatial equipment? Song Jians eyes lit up, then a look of joy spread across his face: Can you make a transmission array? A transmission array? Dr. Ebsiting looked blank before rage filled his face. Stomping his foot, he exclaimed, Are you crazy? Who do you think I am? A master of spatial magic? Even if I could make it, do you think I can just hammer out a transmission array with a hammer? S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cool down, if you cant make a transmission array then forget it, anything else will do, Song Jian hurriedly consoled him. He knew from Qi Yun that a transmission array was standard fare for prominent powers. Even Gathering Area 101 had spent over a decade studying it, and they had only achieved minimal results. Research on a transmission array requires continuous investment, and during this period, there may not even be any results. If you cant bear with it and give up, then all your previous investments would be for naught. Even Gathering Area 101 had first established a stable foundation over decades before they dared to venture into this research. As for Song Jian, he was barely scraping by. He never had more than ten thousand doomsday coins. How could he research this high-end technology? Besides, Dr. Ebsiting only had a basic understanding of spatial equipment. He was not yet at a level where he could research the construction of a transmission array. At most, I can make storage equipment, like twelve-pocket storage packs. If you need it, collect the materials for me. Ill give you a 20% discount on the work fee! After saying this, Ebsiting handed Song Jian another list. A discount? What the hell? Arent you my follower? Why is there such a suffocating arrangement? Song Jian subconsciously received the list, murmuring to himself. Additionally, I need to create a laboratory. This was a promise you made to me. Heres a list of materials required for establishing the lab. Please collect them for me as soon as possible. I dont want to delay my research for too long Just like that, a third list landed in Song Jians hands. System: Your follower, Dr. Ebsiting, has issued a task for you: Rebuild the Laboratory. Task Description: As a researcher, without a dedicated laboratory, it is impossible to manufacture any items or upgrade ones research skills. You must create a fully-equipped laboratory for your follower, Dr. Ebsiting. Task Requirements: Microscopes: 0/1, Petri dishes: 0/1, Physical experiment station: 0/1, NMR machine: 0/1,; Time limit: 3 days; Task Failure Penalty: Dr. Ebsitings loyalty to you will drop significantly; Task Tips: After accepting the task, directions will guide you to the corresponding areas to search for items; Task Warnings: Some of the required items are guarded by powerful monsters; you must kill the guardian to retrieve the item; Task Warnings: Some of the required items only have one piece available in the city; if not obtained or destroyed, the task will directly fail; Task Warnings: Establishing a laboratory is a highly secretive task; please do not share this task with others, and do not seek help from the auction house or similar places. Revealing your intention to build a laboratory may attract unwanted scrutiny; Song Jian carefully scrutinized the task requirements, which included over a dozen different items. However, after seeing the task hints, Song Jian sighed in relief. Having instructions was ultimately the best thing; otherwise, it would likely take him more than thirty days to complete the task on his own, let alone three days. Having finished reading, Song Jian immediately chose Accept. In that case, Im going to rest now. Ill start work when youve completed the task. Dr. Ebsitings face relaxed slightly after seeing Song Jian accept the task. He nodded and said, Try to collect the materials on those other Wo lists as soon as possible. Theres no specific demand; Ill start working on the product as soon as you have everything. Song Jian nodded. Actually, those two lists were the most important to him. He would strive to collect the items even if Dr. Ebsiting hadnt issued a task. Dr. Ebsiting directly occupied a sub-castle on the right side of the Manor Castle. Initially, there was a sub-castle on each side of the main castle. Song Jian lived in the main castle, and the two sub-castles had always been idle until now. After occupying the sub-castle, Dr. Ebsiting started getting busy. Song Jian didnt know what he was so busy with and was slightly worried about the task. Underneath the list given by Dr. Ebsiting was a simple map marker indicating where each item could be found. Song Jian discovered that simple items, like petri dishes, could be found in at least four locations. But high-end items like Polymer Analyzer could only be found in a single location, and it was situated inside a level twenty monster zone. Given Song Jians current power, entering the level twenty monster zone would be a bit of a stretch. After hesitating for a while, Song Jian sighed, Never mind, lets search for the other items first. The items in the level twenty monster area can wait till the end! A quiet night passed. Although Song Jian didnt need to rest, for game natives like Qi Yun and Dr. Ebsiting, their life rhythm was no different from people in the real world; they needed sleep to replenish their energy. The next day was sunny with the dense clouds gradually dispersing. The sunlight occasionally shone through. Song Jian, along with Qi Yun, set out towards an abandoned school located in the level ten monster zone. The school was located in the level ten monster zone, surrounded by a fence made of iron bars. As soon as they entered the main gate, the first thing that caught their eye was a spacious playground. In front of the playground was a towering flagpole. The school had been abandoned for decades. The surface of the flagpole was rusty, but the red flag flying at the top was flapping in the wind, as if it had just been hung up. Thats a bit odd, eh! Song Jian walked forward, craned his neck and carefully observed the red flag on the pole. The surface of the flag is glowing slightly. It looks like a piece of equipment! Song Jians heart stirred. He immediately stepped forward and grabbed the rope on the flagpole, intending to lower the red flag. The moment he touched the flagpole, a system notification popped up. System: You have come into contact with a special object C the school flagpole, triggering a special entertainment task; Task Name: Raising the National Flag Task Description: The schools flagpole is malfunctioning and cant lower the school flag. You have to climb the flagpole and retrieve the school flag within 180 seconds; Task Requirement: Climb to the top of the flagpole; 0/18 meters Task Limit: Three minutes Task Reward: School Flag Task Failure Penalty: None Task Tips: To climb the flagpole, you need agility. If it were me, I would choose to train a lightweight skill to complete this task, preferably leveling Cloud Climbing Skill to level 3 or above; Task Warning: The higher you climb, the harder you fall. Make sure there is medical staff on-site before you complete the task. Task Warning: This task cannot rely on any tools such as ropes. Otherwise, the task will immediately fail. Chapter 270 - 270 Climbing the Pole Chapter 270: Climbing the Pole Translator: 549690339 | A special entertainment task? This was Song Jians first time encountering this type of task. With the flagpole reaching a height of eighteen meters, climbing it wouldnt be easy. If he were careless and fell, the risk would not be worth the reward. The Level 10 Monster Zone was where most players leveled up. Seeing someone entering the school and preparing to climb the flagpole, some spectators quickly gathered around. Bro, this task isnt easy at all. Even though its classified as entertainment, so far, nobody has accomplished it! warned a player who was holding a submachine gun and wearing a military green combat suit. Yeah, eighteen meters may not seem high, but it gets harder as you go up. Whats the current record again? another player added. I think its thirteen meters. Thats already the limit. As far as I know, no one has managed to climb above thirteen meters yet. I could only climb up to eight meters, then fell and almost broke a bone Thats because youre clumsy. Dont you know to wrap a safety rope around yourself? If you fall, youll only suffer internal injuries at most. Are you stupid? Which is harder to treat, a bone fracture, or internal injuries? Song Jian frowned slightly. An eighteen-meter height wasnt impossible for regular people to climb. Even if players could only gain one skill point each level-up, it seemed odd that among all these players, none had acquired a skill in agility. So why had no player climbed the eighteen-meter flagpole yet? Something was fishy here. With that thought, Song Jian leaped and jumped over three meters high, grabbing onto the flagpole. There doesnt seem to be anything unusual, said Song Jian, knitting his eyebrows. After a brief pause, he started climbing enthusiastically. Qi Yun stood at the base of the flagpole. After some hesitation, he waved his magic staff toward Song Jian, casting the Light Body Skill. The Light Body Skill improved his movement speed by 15% for five seconds. Even though Qi Yun had only leveled up once, the skill still provided significant help to Song Jian at this moment. Qi Yun was positioned as an aid in their hunting team, but he didnt want to depend on his teammates for his survival. Therefore, he also mastered some other attack skills. All of these skills, however, revolved around his silver- quality sniper rifle. Now that his sniper rifle was disassembled by Song Jian, those attack skills were useless. Localized in Qi Yuns skill set were five types of healing skills, and three other auxiliary skills, with the Light Body Skill as only one of them. With the aid of the Light Body Skill, Song Jian climbed faster. In a short while, he reached seven or eight meters high. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Theres no difficulty at all; I should reach the top without any effort, thought Song Jian. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt his body become heavier, as though he was tied to a large piece of stone falling downward. If he hadnt instinctively held onto the flagpole, the sudden increase in gravity mightve caused him to fall off the flagpole. As expected, theres something unusual! Song Jian quickly checked his status bar, and sure enough, there was a Level 1 Gravity negative effect. His talent skill Thick Skin could only resist mental negative effects and was useless against physical negative effects. Could it be that the higher I climb, the greater the level of this negative effect and the more obvious it becomes? wondered Song Jian. As expected, when he climbed to a height of ten meters, the Level 1 Gravity effect suddenly jumped to Level 2. Song Jian frowned slightly. This level of gravity was as if his body weight had increased by about thirty kilograms. It didnt impact him much, but as the negative effects continued to pile on, the difficulty of the task was undoubtedly rising. He continued to climb. Every meter he climbed, the negative effect would increase by one level. By the time Song Jian reached thirteen meters, the negative effect had already risen to Level 5. By then, he was essentially carrying over one hundred kilograms while climbing. After losing the three-point strength addition from the Guardians Sword, Song Jians strength attribute had decreased to fourteen points. The burden of one hundred kilograms was clearly taking its toll. As he climbed higher, his stamina was rapidly draining. Song Jians hands were beginning to tremble lightly. Immortal Sword Body, activate! thought Song Jian. A golden light emerged around Song Jian. The boost of five points to all attributes gave him the needed stamina to continue climbing. Thirteen meters, fourteen meters, fifteen meters With just five meters left, Song Jians hands were shaking more violently, and his forehead was covered in sweat. Maintaining his current position was becoming torture, let alone climbing further. Just then, Qi Yun cast another auxiliary spell on Song Jian to restore his stamina and another Light Body Skill. Still, climbing further up had become difficult. Song Jian shook his head slowly. He had already climbed up to fifteen meters. Even if he used up all his strength, he could only climb one additional meter before he couldnt hold on any longer. After taking some considerations, Song Jian sighed and was ready to give up the task. Hes at fifteen meters! This guy is amazing, hes breaking records! exclaimed the onlooking players. In reality, climbing one meter and seventeen meters yielded the same result: no reward. But that didnt prevent the players from using the task as a benchmark for measuring strength, and they enjoyed it thoroughly. Some players even applauded for Song Jian, who had already climbed to fifteen meters. Just three meters short Song Jian sighed as he looked at the nearby school flag. However, the last three meters were tougher to climb than the previous fifteen. Just as Song Jian was about to slide down, a light bulb went off in his head. Hmm, I wonder if this will work Boom~ Song Jians body disappeared, replaced by a large dark cloud floating in mid-air; This Dark Cloud Transformation skill allowed him to levitate and fly at heights of dozens of meters. For the eighteen-meter flagpole, reaching the top would only take a few seconds; Oh? My body is lighter noted Song Jian, who had transformed into the dark cloud. He realized the Level 7 Gravity negative effect in his status bar had disappeared. It appeared his physical immunity in the dark cloud status could resist even this physical negative effect. The task hasnt failed. It seems like I can still complete the task in this state! Seeing that the task in the task bar didnt display failure, Song Jian was relieved and started heading towards the top of the flagpole. Chapter 271 - 271 School Flag Chapter 271: School Flag Translator: 549690339 | With the flagpole wrapped in black fog, it slowly drifted upward. At the top of the flagpole, Song Jian canceled the black fog state. In an instant, a massive pressure acted on Song Jians body, adding at least 300 kilograms of weight on him. Such terrible gravity could instantly crush Song Jian, but luckily he was prepared. The moment he canceled the black fog state, he grabbed the school flag and slid down the flagpole. Boom~ Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the end, Song Jian fell from the flagpole, his back slammed hard on the ground, causing intense pain and a damage value of over 200 points floating above his head. Damn, he actually got it! What just happened? How did he turn into a mass of black fog? Wasnt it said that he cannot leave the flagpole? Whats going on? Yeah, last time, someone turned into a crow and flew to the top, and the task failed. Why is it fine this time? Maybe its because he didnt leave the flagpole even if he turned into black fog? Is that still counted as climbing? Nobody cared when Song Jian fell from the flagpole, but as soon as he grabbed the school flag, it caused an uproar among the onlookers. It was known that as early as half a month ago, someone had discovered this task, but none could complete it. Having lost its flag, the school square was left with only a bare flagpole standing there, looking somewhat desolate. Fifth Middle School Flag (White): Two-handed weapon, evolvable, equipment effect: Agility +1, movement speed increased by 15%, defense increased by 10%; special effect 1: alumni team up (active): designate five people as alumni, team up, all attributes increased by 20% after teaming up; special effect 2: Brilliant Aura (passive), the flag holder and his teammates will receive the Brilliant Aura effect; Brilliant Aura, attack speed increased by 5%, damage +5; requirement: Level 1; can be taken out of the game: no Another evolvable item? Song Jians eyes shone brightly. In this game, there were only a few evolvable items. He didnt expect to get one accidentally. A two-handed weapon, perfect, my main weapon slot has been empty. Its perfect to be equipped. Song Jian happily placed the school flag in his main weapon slot. In fact, Song Jians most commonly used weapon was the one-handed sword in his right hand. He hadnt found any equipment with exceptionally good attributes for the two-handed weapon slot, so it remained empty. Now, although this school flag had no damage, the attributes it increased were excellent, and for Song Jian, it was even better than a two-handed weapon. After equipping the school flag, it appeared on Song Jians back with the words Fifth Middle School written on it. It looked somewhat funny, but the increased attributes were impressive. Especially now, there was a faint white halo under Song Jians feet that kept spreading out like ripples, disappearing slowly after three feet. Looking at the 3D model in his personal attribute column, Song Jian frowned. Having a flag stuck to his back was too conspicuous. Soon, he set the school flag to hide, and it slowly disappeared from his back but still maintained its effect. Lets go, Qi Yun, lets search the school first and complete the task immediately, Song Jian said with a smile. Under the watchful eyes of several players, Song Jian and Qi Yun headed straight for the school laboratory. As Song Jians figure disappeared, the players discussed the event, and the news of the Fifth Middle School flag being taken began to spread in the area. Song Jian didnt pay attention to those players and went straight into the school according to the task instructions. A few players wanted to follow them, hoping to take advantage of the situation. However, when they saw Song Jian and Qi Yun enter the school, they all stopped. Everything inside and outside the school had been searched several times, and everything valuable had been taken away. No one could be bothered to make a secret room in the school, as it wasnt like those mansions. Wiry are they going in there? The place has been searched hundreds of times, someone asked curiously. You know its been searched, but they dont. If they dont see it for themselves, would they be at ease? Werent you the same when you first went in to search? A companion rolled his eyes and glanced at him. That wasnt because I didnt trust you, I was The mans face reddened, and he hurriedly explained. Alright, dont explain. An explanation is just a cover-up. I reckon theyll be out in no time anyway. The place has been licked clean by dogs, other than a few useless tables, chairs, and bottles As expected, a while later, Song Jian led Qi Yun out of the school, expressionless. The players looked at each other with a hint of mockery in their eyes. In fact, the apparatuses were just ordinary background items in the eyes of other players, but from the perspective of Song Jian, who had accepted the task, their status changed. As Song Jian approached, the items would all become task items and even emit a faint light to remind him to pick them up. In the school, Song Jian obtained three task items and had to search elsewhere for the rest. Once he got the items, any identical objects in other places would disappear from the task map. Only the items Song Jian hadnt picked up would appear on the map. Both of them proceeded to the Level-15 monster area. Here, players were few and far between, and monsters were abundant. They moved cautiously but eventually attracted the attention of the monsters. At first, it was only three or four mutated zombies, but once they started fighting, the noise attracted all the surrounding mutated zombies. In no time, there were hundreds of monsters blocking their path. They were forced to retreat, killing and stopping intermittently, ending up back in the Level-10 monster area. After two more attempts, they couldnt get to the location indicated on the task map. You wait here, or go back to the manor first. Ill go try it alone! Song Jian said to Qi Yun. Qi Yun nodded, and as she watched Song Jians retreating figure, her face went through a series of emotions. Finally, she sighed and turned to walk towards the safe house. Although she was already Level 12, without the silver sniper rifle, she could barely protect herself. At most, she could hunt Level 5 or 6 monsters. These Level-10 monsters were still a bit difficult to handle. Just when she was about to leave, a figure emerged from a small alley nearby, shrouded in a gray cloak, his face hidden by it. Are you really content with being his slave? The mans voice was hoarse, but Qi Yun recognized him immediately. She turned abruptly and said in a low voice, Captain! Chapter 272: Landmine Chapter 272: Landmine Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian moved alone towards the Level 15 monster zone. Without Qi Yun, his movements were much freer. Whenever he encountered monster blockades, he would morph into a dark cloud, ascend into mid-air, and float off in the direction indicated on the mission map. The flying speed of his shadow cloud form wasnt particularly fast, comparable to a lazy jog, but without being hindered by mutant zombies, it proved to be much faster than traveling on foot. Shortly, Song Jian arrived at the central region of the Level 15 monsters. This place was also an abandoned school, but unlike the high school from before, this was a university named Abyss Ocean University . Standing on the main street, Song Jian looked ahead. In front of the university gate stood a gigantic stone relief, its surface covered in cracks. The words Abyss Ocean University etched on the relief had faded with time. This time, Song Jians destination was the physics laboratory of Abyss Ocean University. All the remaining mission items, save for one located in the Level 20 monster zone, could be found in this universitys physics lab. This was the crucial reason Song Jian had chosen this location as his second destination. Entering the school gates, ahead lay three teaching buildings, each towering ten plus stories high. The buildings, seemingly abandoned for a long time, looked somewhat dilapidated. Confident no one had searched this place before, Song Jian decided to first gather the mission items before making a thorough exploration of these buildings. Behind the teaching buildings ran a few small paths leading to the cafeteria and dormitory areas. Further along was a dense forest surrounding a small hill, upon which a pavilion had been constructed. It appeared to be a park-like area. Following the directions provided by his mission map, Song Jian walked towards the universitys physics building. Its strangely quiet here. Not a single monster. How is that possible? Song Jian frowned slightly as it seemed his earlier judgement was off the mark. Other players must have already ventured into this area before him and cleared the monsters. Otherwise, it wouldnt be this quiet. Upon reaching the physics building, Song Jian noticed a thin layer of black dust covering the ground in front of it. It was obviously the residue left behind after monsters had been burned to ashes by transparent flames. Song Jians brow furrowed. Two of the mission items here were unique. If destroyed, Ebsitings mission would fail. By that time, even if Ebsiting couldnt leave by himself, he probably wouldnt agree to become a follower or assist with anything again. He took a step towards the physics building but the moment he crossed through the gates, he felt a chill down his spine. The sound of a faint click came from beneath his foot. System: Youve stepped on a Pressure-Sensitive Infantry Landmine. The landmine will explode in three seconds! Damn it! Just as Song Jian finished reading the system prompt, an explosion sent him flying. The boom echoed in his ears, leaving his mind blank and his right leg numb. After a long while, Song Jian managed to sit up with some effort. Nearly seven hundred vitality points had plummeted to just over two hundred. This meant the infantry landmine had a higher firepower than his T-11 high- explosion grenade, causing over four hundred points of damage. This was actual damage after deducting the values added by his special ability and defense equipment. He felt something wet on his nose. Wiping it with his hand, he found it smeared with blood. Looking down at his right leg, it was clear the bone had been broken. It was at an awkward angle, completely limp. Surgical Treatment! A white light enveloped Song Jians right leg. There was a crack as the severed bones forcefully rejoined, slowly beginning to heal. Only then did Song Jian feel a sharp pain originating from his right leg, making him suck in a cold breath. After casting Surgical Treatment twice more, finally, his leg was healed. Luckily he had this healing technique; otherwise, Song Jian, with a crippled leg, would have to crawl back to the safe house. While waiting for his vitality points to slowly recover, Song Jian opened the combat record. System: Player Feng Kai has set a landmine that caused you 489 points of damage. You may exercise the right to legitimate self-defense. If you kill him within the next 180 seconds, you wont gain any infamy points. Feng Kai! Song Jians eyes narrowed, a hint of murderous intent showing through. Just then, a furious shout came from inside the physics building: Whos there? Whos so blind to have stepped on it? Damn it, how am I going to defeat this boss now? Song Jian paused. Soon, he saw a player rush down the stairs. Close behind him, a zombie wielding a silver longsword slowly gave chase. Upon seeing Song Jian near the entrance, Feng Kai was taken aback. Then, he gasped in shock, his face turning pale. Feng Kai knew exactly how powerful his own landmine was. It was his trump card to hunt the Level 15 elite boss. Any regular player stepping on it would be hard-pressed to retrieve their intact corpse, yet the man standing before him was completely unscathed. This was something Feng Kai couldnt accept. Was it you who stepped on the infantry landmine I placed? Feng Kai couldnt help but ask. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes! A hideous smile crept onto Song Jians face. He drew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and rhetorically said, It hurt like hell! Feeling the murderous aura coming off Song Jian, Feng Kai started to panic. Behind him was a Level 15 elite boss and, in front of him, a player who was able to withstand an infantry landmine without any apparent injury. His power was obvious. Brother, calm down! Feng Kai hastily waved his hands, That was a trap I set to kill the boss, not specifically for you! Heh-heh! Song Jian chuckled, before suddenly pouncing towards Feng Kai. Feng Kai screamed, and vanished on the spot, leaving only a wooden pole, about half a mans height, behind. The zombie boss, holding a silver longsword behind Feng Kai, swung his sword with a whoosh, cutting the wooden pole into two halves. The boss then looked around in confusion, stood motionless for a moment before turning around and walking towards the stairs. Song Jian had only been trying to scare Feng Kai. His real target was the boss wielding the huge sword. Sword Silk! Song Jian darted behind the boss and stabbed forward, three silver sword qi, thin as silk, materializing around his body, stabbing towards the boss. Showing an angry expression, the zombie boss swiftly turned around, his black eyes locked onto Song Jian. In an instant, the boss lifted its silver longsword and slashed it forward. Shhh~ A sword qi, icy and cold like frost, flew towards Song Jian. Chapter 273: Can’t Become a Concubine Chapter 273: Cant Become a Concubine Translator: 549690339 1 Song Jian felt the chilling cold emanating from the opponents giant sword, and his face changed immediately. With a clang, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided with the opponents silver giant sword. A coldness transmitted through the opponents giant sword, and white frost spread from the point of collision towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, quickly covering the middle part of the blade. At that moment, the dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword let out a humming sound, and a faint red flame shadow emerged on the surface, counteracting the coldness coming from the opponents giant sword. Swish swish swish- Three Sword Silks pierced through the BOSSS body, causing more than 300 points of damage. The BOSS was furious, letting out a roar. With both hands gripping the sword, it chopped at Song Jian, stirring up a sharp cold wind around it. Large snowflakes appeared out of thin air, dancing in the air. Large patches of ice spread from the ground in all directions, and soon, a thin layer of ice appeared on the surrounding walls. The temperature dropped by more than ten degrees in an instant. An ice and snow tornado over five or six meters tall came slashing towards Song Jian with the BOSSS sword strike, aiming for the ceiling above him. The ice tornado released a strong energy, like a giant white beast accompanied by a series of howling sounds. The stone pillars supporting the Physics Buildings hall could not withstand the impact, and one of them twisted and shattered with a piercing crackling sound, visible to the naked eye. Immortal Sword Body, activate! Facing this sword strike, Song Jian did not hesitate and directly activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. Golden light radiated on the surface of Song Jians body, and the eight long sword shadows spun around him. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian swung his dark red long sword, chopping fiercely at the ice and snow tornado. Bang- The long sword plunged deep into the tornado, and the massive impact force made the ice and snow dragon pause for a moment before a terrifying explosion followed. The collision of the two great forces shattered the ice tornado, and the surrounding area was filled with ice and snow debris. The cold energy filled the entire hall in an instant. The strike knocked Song Jian back two steps, interrupting his Broken Wing Dance, and he was unable to execute the next two attacks. Under the flurry of ice and snow, the Zombie BOSS wielding the silver giant sword slashed down at Song Jians head. Song Jian barely had time to react. He let out a low shout, swung his sword upward to parry the opponents weapon, and stabbed forward, sinking the dark red blade into the opponents throat. Before he could pull out the sword, Song Jian caught sight of a dark shadow striking towards his cheek. The Zombie BOSSS elbow directly struck Song Jians cheek, followed by a slash that released a wave of white light. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Rapid Sword, activate! Enduring the pain from his cheek, Song Jian retreated and blocked the attack with his sword. The two figures quickly exchanged blows in the hall of the Physics Building. Song Jians attack speed increased dramatically, swinging his sword wildly and using the fastest speed to inflict oppressive damage on his opponent. Feng Kai, hiding behind a pillar, watched in astonishment as Song Jian and the Zombie BOSS fought fiercely. He never expected someone could actually fight against this level 15 elite BOSS. After more than ten moves, the two figures separated following a brief contact, and a great force sent Song Jian flying towards the main entrance of the Physics Building before rolling down the stairs. Bloodstains were left behind on the stairs from Song Jian. He got up from the ground, kneeling on one knee and gasping heavily for air. Cough cough- Feeling an itch in his throat, Song Jian coughed hard, blood filling his mouth and seeping out from the corner of his lips, looking extremely miserable. A towering figure wielding a silver giant sword appeared on the stairs of the Physics Buildings main entrance. With its appearance, the air began to fill with ice and snow. This BOSS is even more formidable than the level 20 elite BOSS Ghostfire Beast in the Kantelu Maze! Song Jian slowly stood up, thinking to himself. The attributes of this BOSS in front of his eyes clearly were not as formidable as the Ghost Fire Beast, but the opponents sword technique was too powerful, suppressing Song Jian from beginning to end, without giving him any chance. Swish- The Zombie BOSS suddenly leaped forward, and while in mid-air, swung its sword at Song Jian. A fierce cold aura gathered around its longsword, and in an instant, the surrounding frosty power rapidly condensed into a five-six meter long Ice Giant Dragon. It roared towards the sky and pounced downwards. A dragon? Haha! A mocking expression appeared on Song Jians face. Hum- With a soft sound, the Hexagram Summoning Array appeared beside him, and a half-human height black dragon hatchling appeared, roaring angrily at the ice dragon pouncing from the air; Roar- A hot Dragon Breath blasted at the Ice Giant Dragon. Instantly, the long dragon formed by the cold Sword Qi shattered inch by inch, unable to withstand the black dragon hatchlings Dragon Breath attack. Gazing at the Zombie BOSS pouncing towards him, the silver vertical mark on Song Jians brow slowly opened, and a silver light column shot out from the pupil, hitting the Zombie BOSS who couldnt dodge in mid-air. Eyes of Death! A series of damage numbers popped up from the top of the BOSSS head. The black dragon hatchling flapped its wings and rushed towards the Zombie BOSS in the air. A basketball-sized fireball condensed in its mouth, the color changing gradually from crimson to purple-black; Bang! A moment later, a purple-black fireball spewed out from the black dragon hatchlings mouth, striking the Zombie BOSSS body fiercely; After spewing the fireball, the black dragon hatchling showed a trace of fatigue on its face. Flapping its wings, it returned to Song Jians side, with its legs seeming to tremble slightly, clearly putting forth all its strength in that attack. The Zombie BOSSS momentum was halted, and then it was hit hard by a purple-black fireball, crashing towards the Physics Building. In the midst of a loud rumble, the Physics Buildings entrance shattered, and several pillars in front of the door were cut in half, splattering a large amount of smoke and dust. Song Jians heart tightened. The Physics Building began to shake slightly, and if the battle was too intense, causing the building to collapse, those mission items might cease to exist. Seeing a figure sneaking a glance at him, Song Jian waved his sword and pointed at him, shouting, Come here! After hesitating for a moment, Feng Kai finally walked out slowly, wearing a flattering smile on his face. Big brother, how can I help you? Hold this BOSS off for a few minutes; Ill go up and find something! Song Jian said, pointing at the Zombie BOSS that was slowly getting up in the dust. Feng Kais face showed fear, and he hurriedly said, Big brother, I really cant beat it, I cant withstand even one move If you cant, youll die now! Song Jians eyes showed killing intent as he held his sword against Feng Kais neck. Three, three minutes, I cant do it! Feng Kai had a grieved expression on his face. Fine, besides my black dragon pet, Ill find you a fewmore helpers! After saying that, Song Jian began to use the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, and soon, thirty Blood Crows and thirty Blood Zombies appeared beside him. Chapter 274: Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword Chapter 274: Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword Translator: 549690339 Seeing Song Jian summon so many allies to help him, Feng Kais face immediately showed an expression of joy. However, upon inspecting the levels and attributes of these allies, a disappointed look quickly replaced his joy. These level-seven and level-eight creatures. Theyre not even fit to be cannon fodder, what use can they be? Feng Kai quietly mused to himself, but he didnt dare to voice his criticisms in front of Song Jian. Use them anyway you like, it doesnt matter if they all die! Song Jian, noticing Feng Kais displeasure, quickly offered consolation. Okay, okay, boss! Feng Kai replied, forcing a smile and nodding his head. At that moment, the Zombie Boss once again rose amid the crumbling bricks, charging towards Song Jian. Hold it back! Song Jian yelled. Although Feng Kai had been attacking the Boss, Song Jians damage was clearly much higher. The Bosss hatred had long been firmly set on Song Jian, making it quite a challenge for Feng Kai to lure it away. Boss, why dont you hold it off for fifteen seconds while I set up a landmine? Feng Kai quickly suggested, shouting out his idea. Before even waiting for Song Jians response, Feng Kai began setting up a landmine in the center of the vacant area before the Physics Building. The power of infantry landmines is formidable, but once placed, they cant be moved. Monsters must be lured into the trap, setting off the explosion. The act of deploying infantry landmines also required time, making it a restrictive weapon to use. Song Jian, who was originally about to charge into the Physics Building, turned his head back to glower at Feng Kai. However, as Feng Kai was concentrating on placing the landmines, he failed to catch Song Jians threatening gaze. Fifteen seconds passed in a flash. Song Jian, gritting his teeth, engaged in combat with the Boss. He dared not continue attacking and attracting its attention, he could only desperately block its onslaught. By the time Feng Kai had finished setting up the landmine, Song Jians vitality points had already dropped to less than half. Arent you done yet? Song Jian asked, his face pale. Done, done. Feng Kai wiped the sweat off his forehead and shouted loudly, Boss, lead it over here; be careful not to step on it yourself! Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian immediately turned pale. At his current vitality points, if he were to step on it, it would mean instant death. Aiming to help Song Jian, Feng Kai had marked a red circle around the landmine out of fear that Song Jian might not see it. After slight hesitation, Song Jian decided to use the School Flag to designate Feng Kai as his temporary teammate. Instantly, a white halo similar to the one under Song Jians feet appeared under Feng Kai. This was the bonus from the Brilliant Aura, which directly increased Feng Kais damage output. Simultaneously, the faint image of the landmine Feng Kai had deployed also appeared before Song Jians eyes. Just as Feng Kai had marked it, the landmine was right in the middle of the red circle. Seeing the image of the landmine gave Song Jian some calm. The power of infantry landmines had left a deep impression on him, and he was now a bit fearful of it. Clang! The Zombie Boss raised its massive silver sword, and the cold energy above its head condensed into several transparent long swords. Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword! The Zombie Boss let out a roar, and the transparent long swords on its head shook slightly, making a humming noise, as if they were preparing to launch. Song Jian felt a chill down his spine, a hair-raising feeling of terror. Like a frog being watched by a snake, he felt like he could be caught and swallowed at any moment. At this moment, the sense of danger the Zombie Boss gave Song Jian far exceeded that of the level twenty elite Boss, Ghoul Beast. Song Jian said nothing, turned around and headed to where the infantry landmine was located. Now, he had to shift the Zombie Bosss hatred onto something else so he could enter the Physics Building and search for the task items. With a boom, he pressed hard against the ground, causing two bricks on the ground to shatter, and rushed towards the Physics Building like an arrow. Die! The Zombie Boss squeezed out a silhouette from its throat, and, with a swing of its huge silver sword, the condensed cold long sword turned into a series of white light laces, shooting at Song Jian like guided missiles. Boom, boom, boom~ Explosions echoed everywhere, and the vacant lot not far away seemed to have been plowed. The brick-paved floor was blasted into crushed stone, and large sections of soil were turned over by the explosion. Song Jian was tossed aside by the explosion. Dirt and blood covered his body as he lay face-up on the ground. If not for his slightly undulating chest, Feng Kai would have thought Song Jian was already dead. Boss, boss Seeing Song Jians miserable state, Feng Kai didnt dare to approach. The Blood Crows and Blood Zombies standing behind him were also frozen in place, unmoving. The Zombie Boss slowly walked towards Song Jian. It could sense that Song Jian was still alive and was intent on delivering the killing blow to eliminate all threats. About three to four meters away from Song Jian, was the infantry landmine placed by Feng Kai. As the Zombie Boss approached, a red glow began to eminate from the surface of the infantry landmine, rippling outward in waves. The diameter of the glow was about a foot in length. As long as the Boss stepped into this range, it would trigger the landmine explosion. Song Jian struggled on the ground, trying to stand up, but he was unable to. His body was covered in blood and dust, and even his face was obscured by grime. Watching the Boss, Song Jian was constantly adjusting his position, slowly moving away from the infantry landmine. When the Boss was less than a meter away from the infantry landmine, Song Jian suddenly pulled out a potion and threw it at the Boss. Weakness Potion! With a bang, the potion shattered at the feet of the Boss, the dust from the medicine bottle covered the Boss. The next moment, the Boss stepped into the glow of the infantry landmine. Boom! With a loud noise, a powerful explosion roared under the Bosss foot. One of its robust legs was blown apart, spinning off to the side. A piercing scream resounded. The surrounding temperature dropped by a dozen degrees, and snow even began to fall from the sky, covering an area of several tens of meters. The moment the infantry mine was triggered, Song Jian quickly sprung from the ground and dashed towards the Physics Building. As he brushed past Feng Kai, he gave Feng Kai a you know look. At the same time, the previously motionless Blood Crows and Blood Zombies started to swarm the Zombie Boss. Despite their low levels and weak power, their sheer number could consume some of the Bosss time. The power of the infantry mine was unexpectedly formidable, and it successfully shifted the Zombie Bosss hate towards Feng Kai. Feng Kai let out a loud shout, and a spear emerged from his back. He grabbed the spear and lunged towards the Boss. Chapter 275: Self-Destruct Device Chapter 275: Self-Destruct Device Translator: 549690339 | At this moment, the Zombie Boss, with one of its legs already blasted off, remained in a crippled state, its mobility largely diminished. Feng Kai held onto his long spear, did not fight back directly, but kept harassing and attacking the Boss. The Blood Crows and Blood Zombies also rushed towards the Boss. Even though they were no match for the Boss, being cleaved into halves by the Boss, they successfully delayed the Boss, contributing their part. Now, around the Boss, ice and snow swirled around. Once the Blood Crows flew within three to four meters of the Boss, their speed dropped, and their bodies gradually began to freeze. Feng Kai noticed a Frost Laceration debuff in his status bar. This level three debuff reduced movement and attack speed by 30% if within five meters of the Boss. Theres also a certain chance of getting frozen. Feng Kai understood that the Boss had begun to fight desperately, which was not sustainable. His current task was not to kill the Boss, but to last until Song Jian emerged from the Physics Building since Song Jian would naturally deal with the Boss. Go for it, have a go! Didnt I originally want to fight this Boss alone? Feng Kai murmured to himself, gritting his teeth while fiercely jabbing with his spear. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All of you will die! Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword! The one-legged Zombie Boss, the lower its vitality, the fiercer its fight. Amazingly, it used frost force to replace its severed leg, and soon enough, a large block of ice had taken its place. Though movements were still not very easy, turning around posed no real issues. So it can do that too? Hey pal, youre doing a pretty good job with your prostheses. Instead of staying here as a Boss, dont you think itd be more promising to work in prosthetics? Feng Kai quipped, retreating step by step. A dozen transparent icy swords emerged above the Boss, flying towards the retreating Feng Kai. Feng Kai fled towards a small grove in front of the Physics Building. With a series of booms, a third of the grove was blown apart, revealing the bare ground covered in frost. Even the trees near the edge of the explosion were covered in frost, giving off a chill of midwinter. Feng Kai slumped in front of a fractured tree stump, his face filled with terror. He had witnessed the Boss use this move against Song Jian. The effect seemed extreme, but Song Jian seemed to incur little damage. However, when the attack was directed at Feng Kai, he felt as though he had met his end. Too terrifying! Feng Kai murmured in terror. One of the frost long swords shadows hit him, dropping his vitality by a third. Thankfully, it was directional and not targeted. Otherwise, even leaving a complete corpse behind would be wishful thinking. Originally I wanted to take this boss on my own Feng Kai was in pain. Initially, he pinned his hope on landmines, but now he discovered that without the simultaneous blast of five or six infantry landmines, its challenging to inflict lethal damage on the Boss. However, he could only set up one landmine at a time, making things awkward. After the boss stepped on one and suffered severe damage, it became furious with Feng Kai. But he didnt have time to set up the second mine, and had to dodge the Bosss attacks. After releasing large magic tricks twice in a row, the Boss also seemed tired. It limped towards Feng Kai with an ice-block for a leg making a crac noise at each step, leaving traces of ice shavings. Feng Kai became afraid of the Boss. He didnt have many skills, only the ability to set infantry landmines and basic gunmanship. Taking setting up infantry landmines as his primary skill, Feng Kai hardly needed to produce the landmines, ten would generate each day automatically. With an increase in levels, their power would increase too, making them his most potent attack. Initially, he assumed that he could kill this boss alone. Now in retrospect, that was just his misinterpretation. Feng Kai felt an impulse to run away. The villain, although locked on him, wouldnt chase you endlessly like ordinary monsters, as long as you ran far away. Escaping should be easy. Three minutes, I said I could delay the monster for three minutes, but it has only been over a minute Feng Kai was in turmoil. Looking at the Boss slowly approaching him, he yelled and made a decision. He climbed up from the ground, held the long spear tightly, and rushed towards the Boss again. Ding Ding Dong Dong- In front of the Boss, Feng Kai had no resistance left in him. Due to the increased vitality recovery speed from the main quest, Feng Kai hadnt run out of vitality yet. In fact, Feng Kai fought so desperately not only because of the promised three minutes, but also because he had ambitions for the Boss. Such a powerful boss, if killed, would surely drop great loot. Of course, the main piece would be taken by Song Jian, but at least Feng Kai should get a share. Without any contribution, even if Song Jian gave him some goods, Feng Kai would probably feel embarrassed to take them. Three minutes, three minutes, ah~ Boom! Once again, Feng Kai was sent flying by a strike from the Boss. He fell heavily to the ground, feeling as though all the bones in his body were broken. Pu~ A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out. Feng Kai glanced at his vitality, which had dropped to a third. With such low blood volume, if the opponent released another big move, he might die right there. Three minutes, three minutes. Feng Kai murmured, standing up once again with gritted teeth, gulped down a potion, and clung to his long spear with trembling hands. Just then, a severe explosion came from the third floor of the Physics Building. A figure flew out of the window, holding something shimmering with blue light. Thud-. Song Jian crashed onto the ground from the third floor, floating up a damage of over sixty points. Damn, theres even a self-destruction mechanism Song Jian was frightened. He nearly lost this unique device in the blast. Fortunately, he blocked with his body at the last moment and managed to retain the device in the last second. A light blue sphere was tightly grasped in his hand, with a mini operating table floating in the center of the transparent sphere. Seeing Song Jian coming out of the Physics Building, Feng Kais eyes lit up, calling out: Boss! Save me! Chapter 276: Skill Scroll Chapter 276: Skill Scroll Translator: 549690339 | The task of establishing the laboratory was ninety percent complete C all that was missing was the Polymer Analyzer from the level 20 monster area. Song Jian was quite satisfied with the progress of the task. Upon hearing Feng Kais shout, Song Jian carefully put the ball of light in his hand into his inventory, then turned to look at Feng Kai. Seeing the Zombie BOSS wielding a huge sword and slowly approaching the half-depleted Feng Kai, Song Jian gave a slight shake of his head, stomped hard on the ground with his right foot, and an energy cluster in the shape of a saber-tooth materialized rapidly in front of his right foot, before shrieking towards the BOSS. A deep groove was scored into the ground and the Earth Teeth Assault struck the BOSSS back with a loud bang. The entire energy cluster exploded, seeming like a vicious beast tearing savagely into the BOSS. Caught off guard, the BOSS staggered forward. Bang! A Weakness Potion splashed onto the BOSS, reducing its defense by 35%, a highly lethal blow for the BOSS! At the same time, Song Jian also used a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine on himself. A flame appeared on the dark red blade, even Feng Kais long spear began to emit a glow of flames. Flearts Eye! Light gleamed in Song Jians eyes. A giant red crosshair appeared on the surface of the BOSSS body and began scanning the BOSS automatically. In the end, the crosshair settled on the center of the BOSSS back. Gaze Attack! The vertical pupil on Song Jians forehead slowly opened, and a dazzling silver beam of light burst forth towards the back of the Zombie BOSS creating an illusion like a laser. Boom boom boom- Every second, there would be a violent explosion on the BOSSS back. A series of damage numbers approaching one hundred were produced, causing the zombie BOSSS vitality to drop significantly in five seconds, finally stopping at one-third left. With a chilling roar, the BOSS turned around, its eyes bloodshot, its gaze fixed on Song Jian. The aggro had once again returned to Song Jian. Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword! With another hoarse roar, the Zombie BOSS bravely endured the attack, raised the silver long sword in its hand, and a rapid stream of cold air began to condense above its head. Damn, not this move again! Feng Kais face paled, he hastily rolled and crawled to a safer distance, looking at the Zombie BOSS in terror. What was I thinking before, courting such a horrific entity Fear welled up in Feng Kais heart. Without the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jian was forced to charge with his Crimson Fire Fleart Ape Sword against the BOSS, which had less than a third of its vitality left. For Song Jian, the current BOSS is akin to a gift bag that automatically walks around. Broken Wing Dance! Bang bang bang- Two impacts made the Zombie BOSS continually step backwards. With his last strike, Song Jian leapt up high and aimed a heavy blow at its head. The BOSS unleashed an angry roar, the dozen or so illusions of the ice swords above its head had not fully formed. Seeing Song Jian in mid-air slashing towards it, the BOSS sensed an enormous threat. It brandished its sword towards Song Jian, and the incomplete ice sword illusions flew towards him. Song Jians face changed slightly; hed felt the power of these ice swords firsthand. Flowever, now he was hovering in mid-air with nowhere to hide even if he wanted to, he could only grit his teeth and strike at the sword illusions head-on. Boom boom boom- Three or four sword illusions collided with the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, resulting in loud crashes, and Song Jian had to bear the heavy damage. Bang! Song Jians descended and landed as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword he was holding collided with the BOSSS silver giant sword, creating a thundery rumble. An energy wave directly lifted the BOSS into the air. The BOSSS body was left in mid-air. Song Jian forcibly repressed the urge to cough up blood, he swung his sword and three strands of sword silk appeared on the surface of his body. After using the Sword Silk skill, he immediately activated the Rapid Sword skill. In an instant, all his attacks were unleashed on the BOSS like a torrential rainstorm. The Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword he had taken recently had cost him nearly half of his vitality, his vitality points instantly dropped from nearly seven hundred to just over two hundred. Rawr- S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A huge Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion appeared next to Song Jian out of thin air. As soon as it appeared, its giant scorpion tail stabbed towards the BOSS. Hum- With a soft sword chant, Song Jian jabbed his left index finger forward, and a three-meter long silver sword qi plunged into the BOSSS back, piercing through its body. The BOSS, which was floating in mid-air, let out a painful scream. Its face twisted, and the blood vessels around its eyes swelled and protruded, as if they would burst open at any moment. Die! Song Jians burning sword once again stabbed into the BOSSS back, reaping its last bit of vitality. The BOSSS body heavily fell to the ground. In a state of defenselessness when airborne, all the damage it received was added on, attacking highly piled up. Song Jians final attack even dealt 180% substantial damage. Bang! The BOSSS body, like carved from ice and snow, shattered instantly when it hit the ground. Even the silver giant sword in its hand spun and got stuck in a broken tree stump. Feng Kais gaze was immediately drawn to the silver-glowing two-handed sword. His eyes gleamed. You like it? Its all yours! Song Jian looked at Feng Kai and said. Even though his occupation was sword controller, he still preferred the one-handed sword and held no love for the two-handed sword. Besides, his dual wield slot was occupied with a school flag. Even though its grade was considerably lower than the silver giant sword, it was a growing weapon, and its upper limit was unknown. And if not for Feng Kais help this time, he wouldnt have been able to collect all the task items so easily. Most importantly, he saw a few pieces of spoils amongst the scattered ones next to the BOSSS corpse, including a skill scroll that was emitting silver light. Song Jian went straight to the BOSSS corpse and collected all the spoils. Apart from the silver skill scroll, the rest were just materials and not worth much. Looking at this silver scroll, Song Jian felt an attraction as if it was faintly calling him. Could this be the sword technique used by the BOSS? Song Jian wondered, and immediately checked the properties of the skill scroll. The BOSSS Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword had left a deep impression on Song Jian, short cooldown, large power, and it was an area of effect skill. If he could acquire this type of sword technique, Song Jians strength would certainly increase significantly. However, Song Jian quickly became stunned. The silver quality skill scroll in his hand was not the BOSSS Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword, but another sword technique. Chapter 277: Rebellion Chapter 277: Rebellion Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian looked at the silver-quality skill scroll in his hand, Ins eyebrows furrowed, Spiritual Sword Control Technique? What the heck is that? Spiritual Sword Control Technique (Activated), Level 1, Skill Effect: Conjure a Spirit Sword, causing 150 points of Spirit Damage to a specified range of targets; Cooldown time: 30 seconds; Skill cost: 30 Spirit Points; Hiss, isnt this just the dirt-poor version of the Eight Directions Soul Extinguishing Sword used by the Boss? After reading about this sword technique, Song Jian couldnt help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Nevertheless, he ultimately chose to learn it. The scroll turned into a silver light and disappeared. In Song Jians skill column, Spiritual Sword Control Technique was added, pushing his main quest another step further. With a thought, Song Jian swung his sword forward. His Spirit Points decreased by 30 points, and a translucent longsword gradually condensed above his head. Damn, this is ridiculous. They said it was instant, but the time it takes to form is too fucking long. Its been at least three seconds. My expression cant even keep up After the Spirit Sword finished forming, Song Jian discovered that he seemed to be able to control this longsword, as if controlling his own limbs. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Song Jian controlled the long sword, slashing and swinging it through the air. No one could see the sword, making it a perfect method for sneak attacks. However, just as Song Jian was overjoyed, the Spirit Sword hovering in the air exploded without warning. The explosion left his ears ringing, and it felt as if his brain had been hit by a heavy hammer, leaving him dizzy. System: Youve suffered a backlash from the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, taking 150 points of Spirit Damage. Hiss, this Spirit Sword is unstable. How did it explode suddenly? Thank God I have a lot of Vitality Points, otherwise, I could have just lulled myself Song Jian wiped the blood from his nose and thought grumpily. On the side, Feng Kai held a silver longsword, his face reflecting his indecision. The double-handed sword was clearly superior to his lance, but he didnt have a matching sword technique. To maximize the power of the longsword, he would need to study a matching sword technique. The double-handed sword conflicted with his lance. Both can only be selected as the main weapon, and it was hard for Feng Kai to decide. Song Jian bid Feng Kai a casual farewell, dissolved the temporary partnership, and headed towards the area filled with level 20 creatures on his own. Meanwhile, his slave Qi Yun hadnt returned to Manor Castle and was stopped by a man in a black cloak. Captain, how come youre here? I thought youd already left this city Qi Yun said, surprised at the sight of a gloomy Ma Jiang. Ma Jiang had abandoned him in the beginning, which had made Qi Yun angry. But after thinking about it, if Ma Jiang had chosen to save him, both of them wouldve been unable to escape. They would either both become Song Jians slaves, or both be killed by him. Qi Yun, are you really willing to be his slave? Even if he is Gods chosen one! A hatred flared in Ma Jiangs eyes. Captain, hes too powerful. We are no match for him. The information collected by the Gathering Area 101 was drastically incorrect Qi Yun shook his head. Its not that the information was incorrect, Qi Yun. We had also confirmed it on the battle scene, and his strength when he killed the vanguard team should not be much different from the information Ma Jiang stared into Qi Yuns eyes, It is just that the level of Gods chosen ones is rising too fast. They can level up themselves by hunting monsters, while we can only slowly cultivate our power. Captain, are you saying that Song Jian has grown from a common level five or six person to a careerist in just over half a month? Qi Yuns face showed a shocked expression. Its not impossible, Qi Yun! Ma Jiang stepped forward, clutching his shoulder, He has now become an archenemy of Gathering Area 101. If I report the situation now, by the time the next execution squad is sent, who knows how much he will have grown. Time is too crucial for us. Gathering Area 101 is our home, dont forget that your son is also in it Qi Yun shivered, his face reflecting the struggle within him: Captain, but I Qi Yun, once you kill him, you can be released from being a slave. He is only level thirteen now, and we still have a chance. If he continues to grow, we wont stand a chance. Ma Jiang slapped Qi Yuns shoulder heavily, his face showing an expression of disappointment. Qi Yuns innocent son came to his mind. If Ma Jiang reported the full process of this pursuit to Gathering Area 101 and they found out about his becoming Song Jians slave, his son would surely not survive. The thought broke something inside Qi Yun. He looked at Ma Jiang and nodded. Captain, Ill do whatever you tell me to. A satisfied smile spread over Ma Jiangs face. With our current strength, no, even with the full squad, we may not be his opponent. However, before entering the city, I bought a bunch of information about Doomsday City in the black market! A strange smile appeared on Ma Jiangs face, In the eyes of others, this city is known as Zombie City, but to me, its an undeveloped treasure. Do you remember the Zeus Shield Company? Zeus Shield Company? Qi Yun trembled. Before the great doomsday disaster, it was the most famous company worldwide. Their Gene Modification Liquid could make an ordinary person instantly possess superpowers and become a powerful genetic warrior. This city has a branch of the Zeus Shield Company; they must have stored plenty of Gene Modification Liquid. As long as we can obtain it, we will instantly gain great power. Killing a level thirteen Chosen One wouldnt be a big deal at all, said Ma Jiang fanatically. One of the reasons he had accepted this assassination mission was for the Zeus Shield Company branchs Gene Modification Liquid. He had originally planned to raid the company after completing the mission, but things had not gone as he had imagined Captain, Ill listen to you! Qi Yun was well aware of the power of Gene Modification Liquid. His eyes suddenly lit up. Looking at Qi Yun, Ma Jiangs face held a trace of a smile. Mentioning Qi Yuns son was a threat, but mentioning the Gene Modification Liquid was an outright bribery. After all, Qi Yun was forced to be a Chosen Ones slave. As long as there was hope, he could be won over. And indeed, he succeeded! At the same time, Song Jian, who was running towards the area with level twenty creatures, suddenly received a system prompt. System: Your slave Qi Yuns loyalty to you has decreased by 30 points. He could betray you at any moment. Betraying? Song Jians face darkened. Initially, since the other party was a healer, he thought Qi Yun had potential. He didnt expect him to decide to betray him eventually. Dont get it. Wiry would he betray me? Could it be that. Song Jian immediately thought of another person who escaped from their team, reportedly their captain. If they insist on refusing to repent, they might as well die. Song Jian smirked coldly, not worrying about Qi Yuns betrayal. He just continued to rush in the direction indicated by the task map. Chapter 278 - 278 Zeus Shield Company Chapter 278: Zeus Shield Company Translator: 549690339 | If the fifteenth-level monster area sees scant human activity, then the twentieth-level monster area can certainly be considered forbidden to current players. Song Jian treaded carefully on the street, fearful of attracting the attention of the beasts that lurked there. He was there to find the last Polymer Analyzer, not to hunt monsters and level up. According to the mission map, the last Polymer Analyzer should be on the 13th floor of the Zeus Shield Company building, as marked. That floor held a laboratory specifically designed for the research of Gauss weapons. By the time Song Jian reached the area indicated on the map, the enormity of his task dawned on him. An 18-story building now lay before him, still bearing the name of the Zeus Shield Company even after all these years. The building had been abandoned many years prior, and had clearly seen some turmoil since. At the seventh floor, an explosion had blown a massive hole, surrounded by charred marks. It had likely been the epicenter of a raging fire, turning the glass windows into layers of pitchblack. Just then, an enormous zombie, towering over three meters high, appeared before the opening, casting its view downwards. This behemoth was draped in heavy armor, which almost entirely enveloped its body, leaving only the red eyes and mouth visible. It held a Gatling-style weapon in its right hand, with a bullet chain stretching from the ammunition box on its back to the weapon itself. LV20 Zeus Shield Guardian (Elite), Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Spirit Points: 300/300, Characteristics: Ultimate Defense, Ultimate Attack, Skills: Firepower Suppression,? Looking at the creatures attributes, Song Jian frowned slightly. The creature had somehow managed to hide its characteristics. Only monsters above the tenth level were capable of this, but he was only seven levels below this one. The Zeus Shield Guardian gave Song Jian a chilly look, then resumed its path, disappearing back into the seventh-floor opening. A level-20 elite boss Song Jians heart sank. He wondered how many more such creatures loomed in this massive building, considering a single piece of task equipment now seemed harder to obtain. At that moment, silhouettes of monsters appeared on the first floor of the building. These significantly larger-looking zombies appeared equipped with simple protective armor and Uzi submachine guns. Each of them had a unique appearance C some had gray fur covering their bodies, others wore dark green scales, and one even trailed a long tail behind it. Level-20 ordinary monsters, Gene Zombies? Song Jian frowned, finding the situation somewhat tricky. Anyway, I have to give it a try and see if I can lure them out one by one and kill them. If it doesnt work, Ill have to resort to Morphing into Dark Cloud and flying there, said Song Jian, looking up towards the top of the building. Morphing into Dark Cloud would easily allow him to reach the thirteenth floor. However, if a fight breaks out, the clamor would definitely attract monsters from other floors, making Song Jian face the entire building of monsters with just a single attack. Whats worse, the Morphing into Dark Cloud skill would then be in the cooling period, leaving him no option but to fight without the chance to escape. Battling floor by floor would be somewhat time-consuming, but much safer). Soon enough, a Gene warrior spotted Song Jian as he approached the front door of the first floor. The Gene warrior rushed towards Song Jian, looking like the legendary werewolves with sharp fangs and two hands that had turned into wolf claws, bearing nails over a foot long that glittered with sharp, metallic light. LV20 Gene Zombie (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 1400/1400, Characteristics: Super Recovery, Skills: Claw Assault Its speed greatly exceeds that of the fifteenth-level monsters Sword Jian frowned slightly and directly activated his Rapid Sword skill, charging towards the monster. Only in this way could he keep up with the rhythm of the Gene Zombie. Broken Wing Dance! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in Song Jians hand effortlessly tore through the zombies protective clothes, slashing a wound more than three feet long on its body. However, Song Jian saw the wound healing astonishingly quickly as he withdrew his sword. In just a few seconds, there was no trace of it. The numbers +2, +3, +2 floated in green above the Gene Zombies head. Song Jian was taken aback and immediately accelerated his attack. Whoosh, whoosh- The first two attacks of the Broken Wing Dance landed on the Gene Zombie, and the third attack overpowered the beasts claw assault, knocking it into a state of suspension in mid-air. Song Jian waved his sword, causing three Sword Silks to appear out of thin air. With a sh- sh- sh-, they pierced through the Gene Zombies body. Roar- The suspended Gene Zombie roared defiantly, its hideous face distorted in rage. The bloodthirsty gleam in its crimson eyes seemed to declare a fight to the death against Song Jian. Fight to the death? You wish Song Jian scoffed coldly. With a flick of his left hand, a three-meter-long silvery sword light shot out, piercing directly through the creatures forehead and protruding from the back of its skull. In an instant, the monsters vitality dropped significantly. This attack had inflicted critical damage, substantially weakening the monster. Thump! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The body of the Gene Zombie fell to the ground. In just a few moments, it had recovered over sixty Vitality Points. Startled, Song Jian observed that the greater the damage it suffered, the faster it seemed to recover. I cant drag this out. I have to take it down as quickly as possible, or Ill fall into its rhythm! With this thought flashing through his mind, Song Jian decided to use his newly acquired sword technique. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! His Spirit Points dropped a notch as an ethereal long sword condensed above Song Jians head, thrusting towards the Gene Zombie. At the same time, Song Jians own long sword did not idle, continuously hacking at the monsters body. The Sword of Spirit pierced the monsters chest in an instant and disappeared. The Gene Zombie suddenly started to tremble, clutching its head tightly with both hands. Ahhh- A shrill scream came from the Gene warrior, resembling a howl of a wolf. Bloodied snakes seemed to ooze out of its seven orifices. Startled by the monsters reaction, Song Jian instinctively retreated, a light blue 150-point damage amount floating above the monster s head. just 150 points of spirit damage, huh? The Sword Silk inflicted at least close to 400 points of damage earlier, and you did not react much. So, why the big fuss now? Song Jian wondered. Seeing the monster rolling on the ground, clutching its head in agony, Song Jian hurriedly advanced, slashing his swords at the monster and drained its last bit of vitality. Looking at the monsters body slowly burning to ashes, Song Jian frowned slightly, staring at the Spiritual Sword Control Technique in his skill bar and recalling the minute details of the just-concluded battle. Somethings up! Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 279: 279: Gene Modification Liquid Chapter 279: 279: Gene Modification LiquidTranslator: 549690339 , The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique surprised Song Jian; Is it because of the psychic damage? Song Jian theorized. But the Eye Killing technique also inflicts psychic damage, and I havent seen any monster react like this. Could it be that the Spiritual Sword Control Technique specifically targets a monsters consciousness and mental strength? Song Jian suddenly thought about how he had used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique before, and the pain of the backlash was so severe he felt as if his head would explode. It was worse than death! From the way this monster is reacting, could it be experiencing the same thing I went through? Song Jian speculated. Indeed, the Spiritual Sword Control Technique mainly damages the spirit, and its power is ten times greater than the backlash Song Jian experienced. The feeling is like having ones entire head cracked open, something no creature could endure. After thinking about it for a while, Song Jian still couldnt figure it out. He put it aside and focused on the loot dropped by the mutated warrior. It was a syringe emitting a white glow. Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged): Increases your strength attribute by 2 points permanently and hastens vitality recovery rate by 50%. Usage requirements: 10 points of body physique. Item description: This item was a biological weapon researched by Zeus Shield Company. Gives ordinary people great power in a short time. Those with less than 10 points in body physique can also use it, but there is a high chance of causing a genetic collapse; WARNING: It is an early-stage product, and it creates a severe mental flaw in the user, reducing psychic attack resistance by 50. After reading the items attribute description, Song Jian understood why all these zombies who had been injected with the Gene Modification Liquid had these mental weaknesses. This reduction in mental attack resistance was probably so extreme that their psychic resistance had become negative! This explains the strong reaction to the Spiritual Sword Control Technique. Although the item boosts 2 points of strength and permanently increases vitality recovery rate by 50%, the side effects are severe, so Song Jian just hesitated for a moment before storing it in his bag. After pinpointing a weakness in these Level 20 gene-modified zombies, the battles became much easier. More importantly, Song Jian was now killing monsters seven levels above him, which gave him a bonus in experience gain that other players would envy. System: Congratulations, youve successfully defeated a Level 20 ordinary monster seven levels higher than you, gaining a 700% experience boost. Youve earned 5,800 experience points! Song Jian1 s experience bar filled up substantially, making the next level up seem much closer. The Spiritual Sword Control Technique had a cooldown time of thirty seconds. It shouldnt take more than a minute to kill a gene-modified zombie, making it easy to clear as long as he didnt get swarmed by multiple ones at once. Half an hour later, Song Jian found dealing with these Level 20 monsters even easier than tackling the Level 15 ones he had faced previously. After he finished off all the gene-modified monsters on the first floor of the building, he leveled up to Lv 14 with an additional 14% progress. More surprisingly, his expertise in the Spiritual Sword Control Technique had also increased by 28%. Seeing that he had gained a skill point, Song Jian checked the skill panel. The Earth Teeth Assault skill was at Level 1 with 87% mastery, Kick was at Level 1 with 65% mastery, Sword Finger Level 2 with 77% mastery, Broken Wing Dance Level 2 with 91% mastery, Sword Silk Level 2 with 67% mastery, Rapid Sword Level 2 with 34% mastery, Immortal Sword Body Level 1 with 18% mastery. None of his active skills had reached full mastery to advance to the next level. His character skill Thick Face had already reached Level 10 and couldnt be upgraded further, and passive skills could only be improved through practice. Most importantly, these passive skills werent very powerful, and wasting skill points on them would be a squander. After some thought, Song Jian decided to hold on to his skill point and use it to upgrade the Broken Wing Dance skill once its mastery reaches 100%. The Broken Wing Dance had a short cooldown, was powerful and had strong crowd control, making it essential in every fight. Thus he could level up its proficiency pretty fast. Song Jian reckoned he needed to kill around ten more monsters to meet the criteria for upgrading this sword technique. At Level 14, just one more level up, he would be able to wear the Silver Quality Leather Armor in his bag, which he had been keeping for several days. Song Jian was confident that he could reach Level 15 and wear it upon finishing his current mission. Despite killing so many gene-modified zombies, the only loot was the Gene Modification Liquid. Song Jian had six tubes of the white quality Gene Modification Liquid in his bag, not every gene-modified zombie dropped this liquid. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And these vials of liquid all increased different attributes, such as agility, defense, attack, or other attribute damage. But they all shared a massive drawback, which was to give the user a substantial mental flaw. They had barely any resistance to psychic attacks, and their psychic damage was even increased. This side effect deterred Song Jian from using the Gene Modification Liquid. Plus, only the same type of modification liquid could be used. Higher grade modification liquid could overwrite and absorb the lower-grade ones, but an overdose of the same quality liquid could cause genetic disorder, leading to death or insanity in most cases. Having cleared the first floor, Song Jian made his way up the stairs to the second floor. Just as he left the first floor, two figures emerged in front of the Zeus Shield Company building in the distance. Captain, is this the place? Qi Yun asked as he looked nervously at the towering building. With Level 20 monsters around, it was quite intimidating for him at Level 13. Deprived of his sniper rifle and any means of attack, he would never dare to step into an area filled with Level 20 monsters if left alone. Yes, it is. I had to pay a hefty price for this information! Ma Jiang exclaimed, his eyes gleaming as he looked at the Zeus Shield Company building. Inside was a treasure trove, vast quantities of Gene Modification Liquid that would fetch a significant price if brought out. More importantly, there was also a recently developed, perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid. This perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid was extracted from the fossil of an ancient creature that had survived for billions of years. That the fossil still had active genetic fragments was a miracle in itself. Before the apocalypse, it created a worldwide sensation, leading top biological scientists across the world to eagerly desire a membership in the Zeus Shield Companys laboratory. When Ma Jiang first heard that the Zeus Shield branch in Doomsday City held a perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid made from genetic fragments extracted from an ancient fossil, he was skeptical. But after purchasing the information at a high price, Ma Jiang was immediately pumped. The information included an abundance of pictures and videos that provided clear evidence that this perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid had indeed been transported to the building before the apocalyptic disaster. Its real. The perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid is indeed in this building! Ma Jiang muttered to himself as he strode towards the building. Chapter 280: 280: Searching for the Task Items Chapter 280: 280: Searching for the Task ItemsTranslator: 549690339 | Ma Jiang and Qi Yun walked into the first floor of the building, only to discover that the lobby was filled with monster corpses burning with transparent flames. Seeing this, Ma Jiangs face instantly darkened. Were these the genetic warriors of Zeus Shield Company in the past? Qi Yun asked with a surprised expression. The power of genetic warriors had always been a legend among the survivors, but no one had ever seen them, since it was a matter of decades ago. Even if there were still genetic warriors, they wouldnt be accessible to low- level mercenaries like them. How did they all die? It seems they were just killed. Could someone have entered this building ahead of us? Qi Yun looked up at Ma Jiang and couldnt help but ask. Be cautious, that person must not have left yet. Dont draw their attention! Ma Jiang whispered. Captain, do you think it could be Song Jian? Qi Yun stared at the corpses of the genetic warriors, and couldnt help but speak, feeling something familiar about the wounds on their bodies. Him? Impossible. This is a level 20 monster area. These genetic warriors have superhuman bodies and immense strength, far beyond what he, a level 10-plus divine follower, could kill. Ma Jiang shook his head and sneered. In Ma Jiangs impression, Song Jian was indeed powerful, but to kill so many genetic warriors, he still didnt believe it. What he didnt know was that although these genetic warriors were powerful, they had obvious weaknesses. Song Jian happened to possess a sword technique that could target their weaknesses, making it even easier to kill these level 20 monsters than level 15 ones. He hadnt even activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body, but had already cleared the entire first floor. The one who killed these monsters must be an extremely powerful adventurer. Were no match for them, and their target might not necessarily be the perfect quality Gene Modification Potion Ma Jiang thought to himself. Follow me. Be careful not to let them discover us, Ma Jiang whispered. Captain, whats so precious here that its worth risking so much? Qi Yun hesitated. A person who could kill so many level 20 genetic zombies could easily kill the two of them too. Under normal circumstances, if they encountered such a powerful person, they would choose to leave quietly without disturbing the other party. However, Ma Jiang chose to follow this formidable figure for some unknown reason What could be so valuable that the captain is willing to risk his life to obtain it? Qi Yun guessed in his heart, Ordinary Gene Modification Liquid wouldnt make him give up his life. There must be some special treasure here! Thinking of this, Qi Yuns eyes revealed anticipation. It seems that youve guessed it! Ma Jiang looked at Qi Yun and said, Thats right, this company still stores large amounts of Gene Modification Liquid. As long as we obtain it, we can have incredible power and immense wealth, enough for us to choose a city and become permanent citizens. But more importantly, theres a perfect quality Gene Modification Potion here, made with the genes of ancient giants from billions of years ago. With it, we could become the top beings in this world! Just imagine, once we have that earth-shattering power, killing Song Jian will be a piece of cake. At that time, you can also get rid of your slave status. I promise that the commitment I made to you will be fulfilled. Ma Jiang patted Qi Yuns shoulder, looking full of confidence. Captain, Ill listen to you. Whatever you say, Ill do! Qi Yun immediately became excited. Power and wealth were the greatest pursuits of people after the apocalypse. Even if it meant taking some risks, it was worth it if they could achieve their goals here. Were lucky not to have encountered these monsters directly! Ma Jiang looked at the burning corpses on the floor and shook his head. His information didnt mention that this building had become a monster Gathering Area. With his and Qi Yuns strength, they might not even be able to defeat the level 20 genetic zombies on the first floor. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian arrived on the second floor and pushed open the side door of the stairwell. A gene zombie covered in spikes suddenly turned its head, and their gazes met. The genetic zombie bared its sharp fangs and made a threatening gesture at Song Jian. The spikes on its body surface shot out in an instant, flying at Song Jian like bullets. Pop,pop, pop~ Seven or eight foot-long spikes pierced the side door behind Song Jian. He reacted quickly, rolled away from the genetic zombies attack, and swung his sword at it. Rat-tat-tat~ The genetic zombie held a submachine gun in its hand, firing at Song Jian, leaving several bloody holes in his body. A series of damage numbers emerged from Song Jians head. Bang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword cleaved the opponents arm and swept the submachine gun out of the genetic zombies hand. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An invisible long sword formed above Song Jians head, slashing down ferociously at the opponents head. Howl~ A miserable screech sounded as the genetic zombie clutched its head, its face contorted with pain, writhing on the ground. Song Jian quickly killed the helpless genetic zombie, gaining a Gene Modification Potion and two spikes from its body. These two spikes were also forging materials. After scanning them, Song Jian put them in his inventory. The second floor consisted of rooms, which appeared as labs. Song Jian took a step, ready to enter the second floor, but thought better of it and retreated. He took a steel bar from his inventory, inserted it into the handle on the stairwells side door, and twisted it into a corkscrew shape, completely sealing the door. Song Jian continued climbing upstairs. His goal was the Polymer Analyzer on the thirteenth floor, not to kill all the monsters in the building. However, after obtaining the mission item, there would be no harm in leveling up for Song Jian here. As long as he didnt encounter an exceptionally powerful BOSS monster, leveling up here might even be easier than in the level 15 monster area. So, every time Song Jian went up a floor, he would use some materials from his inventory to seal the stairwell side door. When he reached the seventh floor and sealed the side door, he heard heavy footsteps from within the floor. Thats the BOSS I looked at earlier Song Jians heart sank, and he didnt dare make a sound. He waited for the BOSS to walk away before he carefully continued to the next floor. Chapter 281: Vampire Zombie (Extra rewards for every 10,000) Chapter 281: Vampire Zombie (Extra rewards for every 10,000) Translator: 549690339 Zeus Shield Tower had a total of eighteen floors, with the strength of the monsters increasing as one ascended. The gene zombies found on the first floor were likely the remnants of early failed experiments. On the thirteenth floor, these genetic zombies possessed greater physical strength and were equipped with more advanced gear. Although they were also at level twenty, they felt like monsters from an entirely different league to Song Jian. Standing by the stairway door of the thirteenth floor, Song Jian carefully checked whether any monsters were guarding the door outside. Thankfully, outside the door were only two ordinary level twenty gene zombies. Both gene zombies were humanoid, with vacant eyes as they shuffled from one end of the corridor to the other. They wore no protective gear and had no weapons in their hands, so they looked no different from common mutant zombies. They shuffled about the corridor back and forth, as if they were robots programmed with a predetermined path and never changing their walking posture. According to the mission map, the Polymer Analyzer was in a lab diagonally across the side door. Going in there would certainly alarm these two monsters. Could Song Jian risk a battle in the lab that might damage the Polymer Analyzer? With this thought, Song Jian took a deep breath, gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and waited patiently for the mutant zombies to approach. When the two mutant zombies drew near, Song Jian used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique instantly. The invisible Spirit Sword slashed towards the nearest mutant zombie. In an instant, a mournful howl echoed throughout the corridor, as the mutated zombie clutched its head and rolled on the floor. Its body underwent a horrific transformation, muscles bulging and covered in thick black hair. The clothes were ripped apart by the swelling muscles. The originally bloodless, pale face contorted and morphed as the sound of bones grinding filled the air. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a muscular werewolf over two meters tall. The other mutant zombie, whose gaze was originally vacant, snapped to attention the moment it saw Song Jian. A strange smile appeared on its face, its fangs emerged, and its crimson pupils twinkled with a bloodthirsty glow. Song Jian felt his vision going dark when the mutant zombie lunged at him with surprising speed, grasping his head, opening its mouth wide, and prepared to sink its teeth into Song Jians neck. Sword Finger! A silver Sword Qi pierced through the mutant zombies chest and shot out from the front. Bang! The zombie in front of him suddenly exploded into countless palm-sized bats, fluttering their wings as they flew backwards. Song Jian was stunned momentarily. It felt like he had seen such a scene somewhere, it seemed familiar. Not far away, those bats regrouped to form a middle-aged European man with blond hair, dressed in a black suit. His face was deathly pale, but his lips stood out from his face due to their excessive redness. As he stared at Song Jian, he elegantly pressed his right hand to his chest, made a slight bow and said, The taste of fresh blood, it has been decades since I last tasted such powerful blood. Thank you, stranger, for freeing me from that zombie-like state of chaos. In return, I can drain all the blood from your body and leave you with a complete corpse. After speaking, the gene zombie revealed a greedy and mysterious smile. Like a lightning bolt, it lunged towards Song Jian, leaving a deep scar on Song Jians chest. If Song Jian hadnt instantly retreated two steps back and used his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to parry, this blow might have disemboweled him. Song Jian glanced at the werewolf still rolling in pain on the ground. He wasnt sure how soon it would recover from the agony of the Spirit Sword. This werewolf gene zombie was obviously a strength-based combatant, while the seemingly vampire-like gene warrior was agility-based. If the two of them teamed up against him, Song Jian would likely be forced to make a hasty retreat. A slight mistake could cost him his life here. Rapid Sword! Song Jians eyes couldnt keep up with the speed of the gene zombie. He could only rely on his instinct and the attack speed boosted by Rapid Sword to compete with it. The vampire zombie darted like the wind, each attack adding another mark to Song Jians body. Licking the blood on its fingernails, a sickly intoxicated look appeared on the face of the vampire zombie. In just a few seconds, more than a dozen wounds had been inflicted on Song Jian. Fortunately, though the opponents attackwas fast, the damage caused by each was insignificant C only around twenty or thirty points. With Song Jians vitality recovery rate, even if he took the blows head-on, it would still take dozens of minutes to deplete his vitality. However, it seemed that the werewolf zombie had recovered and though its eyes held some fear as it looked at Song Jian, there was more anger and cruelty. Whoosh- Another attack like the wind. By the time Song Jian felt the piercing pain in his shoulder, the vampire zombie had already quickly distanced itself by a meter or two. Sword Silk! Three silver threads materialized out of nowhere beside Song Jian. At that moment, the werewolf zombie roared and charged towards Song Jian, its front paws springing forth three sharp blades, glinting with cold metallic light. Thwack, thwack, thwack~ The three strands of Sword Silk, originally intended to attack the vampire zombie, sensed the approaching werewolf zombie, and immediately converged onto it. One strand of the Sword Silk whipped the opponents face, while the other two pierced its shoulder, nearly severing the entire right shoulder. Just as Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, the werewolf zombie glanced at its right arm, slightly adjusted the bone with its left arm, then twisted. In just two to three seconds, the right arm was reattached, completely unscathed. From the outside, there wasnt even a trace of injury. Song Jian inhaled sharply. This regeneration speed was even more terrifying than his own. To kill this werewolf zombie, it seemed that he might have to completely dismember it and burn its ashes. Luckily, the two gene zombies, although they appeared to be attacking together, didnt seem to have any coordination. The werewolf zombie often charged forward recklessly, blocking the vampire zombies attack path several times. It made the vampire zombie bristle with malice. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, these two gene zombies were more rational than the failed experiments below and did not stage a desirable internal strife in front of Song Jian. Song Jian also gave up his defense, waving the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, intending to trade blows and put his life on the line in a vigorous confrontation against them. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! The cooldown ended, another transparent spirit sword started forming above Song Jians head. The werewolf zombie seemed to sense something and quickly withdrew its blades from Song Jians shoulder, stepping back five or six steps in a row with a vigilant look on its face. Whoosh ~ Seizing the opportunity, the vampire zombie lunged at Song Jian, its fangs aimed straight at his neck. This power-packed vital blood was irresistible to it, enticing like a premium, irresistible delicacy. Chapter 282: The Last Line of Defense Chapter 282: The Last Line of Defense Translator: 549690339 | Boom! The Spirit Sword brutally hacked into the chest of the vampire zombie, instantly flipping it over on the ground; A sharp howl erupted from the mouth of the vampire zombie. The sound was so piercing that it shattered the window at the end of the corridor. A disdainful expression crossed the face of the wolfman zombie, who watched as the vampire zombie on the ground held its head and continued to roll around. After a moment of hesitation, the wolf man zombie continued to pounce towards Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian lunged at the wolfman zombie with his sword. After three waves of attack, the wolfman zombie had three deep holes in his shoulder, and in return, Song Jian had chopped off one of its arms. Song Jians mouth was full of fresh blood. Looking at the wolfman zombie trying to retrieve its severed arm, Song Jian brought his sword down on the arm on the ground and stirred forcefully, instantly mutilating the sturdy arm into a mess of flesh. An arm, the wolfman zombie could reattach. But this mound of minced meat, Song Jian doubted it could regenerate into an arm again. Roar- The wolfman zombie let out an Angry Roar and lunged at Song Jian; Immortal Sword Body, Activate! Upon uttering the command, a golden light emerged from Song Jians body. Eight long sword shadows appeared out of thin air, slowly revolving around his body. Thump! His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided with the wolfman zombies claws. Their eyes met, and to Song Jians surprise, a sense of panic registered in the wolfman zombies eyes. It seemed like it felt suppressed by his strength in that instant; Sword Silk! Three slender silvery lines rippled through the air with a whoosh, coiling around the wolf man zombies neck; Thump, thump, thump- The instant they coiled around the wolfman zombies neck, the three sword wires suddenly straightened, rigid as iron. With a whoosh, they cut three bone-deep slash wounds around the zombies neck. Song Jian could even see the bone of the spine peeking through the wound. Whoosh~ Before the wolfman zombie could react, Song Jians long sword traced a dark red trajectory in the air, brutally cutting across the wolfman zombies neck and chopped its head off. The Vitality Points of the wolfman zombie dropped significantly, but the decapitated creature still wasnt dead. Its limbless body lunged at Song Jian, both of its sharp claws piercing into Song Jians body. For a moment, blood splattered, and Song Jians Vitality Points dropped by a third. It doesnt die even if its head is chopped off? Song Jian was stunned. He lifted his right leg and forcefully kicked the wolfman zombie. He managed to completely deplete the wolfman zombies Vitality Points only after hacking at it several times with his sword. The body, now headless, swayed for a moment before collapsing limp. Before Song Jian could catch his breath, a shadow was already pouncing towards him from the front. The figure of the vampire zombie, moving like a violent whirlwind, seemed to sweep in from all directions. Its terrifying claw-like hands traced light streaks in the air, lingering in Song Jians pupils. Song Jian clenched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly in his hand, holding it in front of his chest, silently enduring the onslaught of attacks as fierce as a whirlwind and torrential rain, his vitality points plummeting rapidly. Bang- With a dull thud, Song Jian was pounded back five or six meters. The vampire-zombie let out a sharp, guttural roar, licking the fresh blood off its claws, its face twisting into a horrifying grimace. Underneath its skin, lumps began to protrude like little serpents wriggling around. Its originally pale face, slowly began to turn an iron blue hue, and its fangs radiating a cold light turned red from the root. The vampire-zombie became even more crazed and violent. Yet its eyes emanated a hint of confusion, as though its actions were close to primal instincts and its scant reasoning was slowly being lost. The vampire-zombie, now more bloodthirsty, shrieked and pounced at Song Jian. Its speed quickened, flickering like a shadow. Whoosh! A cold light streaked across Song Jians neck, and three streams of blood sprayed out. Three deep lacerations appeared in his throat, blood gushing outit looked as if he had suffered a brutal throat cut. Its speed is too fast; my eyes and senses cannot keep up with its movements. I can only passively endure this damage. I cant go on like this Song Jians eyes blazed with infernal determination as he pulled a potion bottle from his pocket and smashed it emphatically on the ground. At that moment, the vampire-zombie, driven by the scent of fresh blood, lost all reasoning and roared as it pounced at Song Jian, its craving for the hot fresh blood consuming its senses. Bang! The potion bottle shattered under Song Jians foot, enveloped by the obscured silhouette of the attacking vampire-zombie. Song Jian spread his arms open. As the vampire-zombies razor-sharp claws penetrated his body, he fiercely embraced its form. Roar- With a bestial roar, the vampire-zombie bent its head to bite into Song Jians shoulder, continuously sucking his blood. Refusing to show weakness, Song Jian opened his mouth and bit down hard on the creatures neck. He didnt suck the blood of the vampire-zombie. Instead, he tore savagely at its flesh, like a wild beast would. Simultaneously, as the thirty-second countdown elapsed, Song Jian swiftly deployed the Spiritual Sword Control Technique! A transparent spirit sword appeared above Song Jians head. Under his mental control, the sword struck continuously at the vampire-zombie. Just as the prescribed three seconds approached, Song Jian directed the spirit sword to viciously impale the creatures body. The vampire-zombie bled from its seven orifices and struggled violently, attempting to break free from Song Jians binding arms! Die! The sword in Song Jians hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, shortened into a dagger. Gripping it, Song Jian stabbed it relentlessly into the vampire-zombies back. Black smoke wafted from the vampire-zombies body. But just as Song Jian was beginning to believe the creature was dying, it broke free from his grasp. Holding its head and screaming, the creature darted towards the stairwell, disappearing into the staircase in no time. Song Jian dropped to his knees, his body fell sideways, and he was convulsing incessantly. His vitality points had dropped to barely one-tenth with no signs of recovery. It seemed like the rate of vitality restoration was inhibited by something. There was a toxin in the vampire-zombies fangs. If not removed in time, Song Jian would become a blood slave under the control of the vampire-zombie after some time. He would lose his self-consciousness, and without that, even if he could survive, what was the difference between that and being dead? Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The vampire-zombies poison spread within Song Jians body and swiftly flowed along his blood veins towards his brain. Once the virus infected his brain, he would truly become a walking corpse. However, the vampire-zombies poison only flowed to Song Jians neck, then halted. No matter what, it could not break through the last defense. In his skill bar, his inherent ability Thick Skinned was emitting a faint light. The tenth level of the Thick Skinned ability was Song Jians last line of defense, putting up a persistent fight against the poison of the vampire-zombie. Time trickled on, Song Jian didnt know how much time had passed, but he eventually regained consciousness. His originally bloodshot, red eyes reverted to their usual clarity. When he stood up, he felt a sudden lightness in his body, as if it had become somewhat more agile. Chapter 283 - 283 Qi Yun Chapter 283: Qi Yun Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian, regaining consciousness, had a baffled look in his eyes. He gazed at his hands, inspectively scanning up and down his body. To his surprise, he found his body totally unscathed, all previous wounds evaporated. Even the grisly gashes on his throat were vanishing without a trace. His Vitality Points were already refilled to the max. No, rather, their upper limit had ascended, boosted by one hundred and twenty, rocketing straight to eight hundred. This was almost equivalent to a mini-bosss vitality. Checking other attributes, his agility had astonishingly increased by five points. It was a miracle, equivalent to consuming five Attribute Fruits. His other attributes remained unaltered. Song Jian hurriedly checked the systems battle information. As predicted, the increase in all his attributes were due to the transformation initiated by the vampire virus erosion into his body. It was akin to having done a genetic modification on him. But thanks to his Thick-Skinned innate skill, the virus was expelled just in the nick of time, preventing a more drastic alteration of his physical attributes. The quest item! Song Jian suddenly had a thought and involuntarily sprinted forward. Putting forth a tad of energy, he ran five or six meters ahead, uncontrolled due to his newest modifications, nearly tripping. WhatWhat is His face displayed an expression of surprise. But soon, he realized that the additional five points in agility had significantly upgraded his bodys capabilities, to which he was still struggling to adapt. Slowly moving forward, step by step towards the laboratory door, as led by the quest map, Song Jian gradually adapted to his explosive agility, gaining control over his bodys movements. As he pushed open the laboratory doors, a gadget over two-meters tall emitting a white light came into his view. It was the final quest item that he needed. Walking briskly over to the device, the moment he touched it, the apparatus over three-meters wide and two-meters tall, weighing over five hundred kilos, instantly morphed into a palm-sized energy ball which Song Jian clenched in his hand. The last quest item was finally in his possession. Initially, the quests time limit was three days, but Song Jian was able to complete it within a single day. Its a pity, Im unsure where to search for the two missing inventory items; otherwise, I could have completed the tasks together Song Jian thought to himself. After rummaging through the entire thirteenth-floor, Song Jian didnt find anything else worth his attention and decided to commence cleaning upwards. After all, having the Spiritual Sword Control Technique meant he could inflict additional damage to the genetically modified soldiers here. Leveling up in this building was much faster than anywhere else. As Song Jian was descending the stairs, he suddenly realized that the staircase side doors, initially secured by him on each floor, had all been smashed open from the inside. The monsters inside had all disappeared, vanished without a trace. Promptly, on the staircase, Song Jian spotted two human mummies. One of them was his renegade follower, Qi Yun. After Qi Yun followed Ma Jiang to this building, he had betrayed Song Jian, and since then, Song Jian was cut off from him. Unexpectedly, Ma Jiang and he had both ended up dead here. The two bodies had been drained of blood, their skin tightly clung onto the bones, looking like Egyptian mummies. This seems a bit like the work of that previous vampire zombie After a close inspection, Song Jian speculated. On the neck of both bodies, there were two deep holes C traces left by the vampire zombies while sucking blood. Did these two come here seeking revenge against me? Song Jian wondered. But, I didnt tell Qi Yun that I was coming here. Howd he know Id be in this building? After contemplating for a while to no avail, Song Jian shook his head, brushed past the two mummified bodies, and headed towards the Manor Castle. For some unknown reason, all the monsters that infested this building had disappeared, even the elite level twenty boss Zeus Shields Guardian was nowhere to be found. It was unclear if they were annihilated, or if they had abandoned the building. Having guarded this building for decades, they wouldnt have left without a good reason. But currently, there was no logical explanation for their sudden absence. Song Jian felt slightly regretful as he considered this. After all, this place was like a holy land of leveling up for him. With the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, the monsters here were powerless, becoming mere experience packets for him to harvest. What a shame Song Jian gave a sigh as he glanced back at the building bearing the Zeus Shield Companys sign. The sky darkened gradually. Silence enveloped the surroundings and not a single sound came from the Zeus Shield Companys building. Just then, Qi Yun, who had turned into a mummy, started to stir. First, it was a finger movement, then his full arm. Ominously, his whole body rose from the ground at an odd angle. The personified Qi Yun no longer looked human; he was now just like a zombie. In his blood-red eyes peered a startled confusion. It seemed his past memories were lost; he looked at the mummified Ma Jiang next to him, having a familiar feeling but not being able to recall anything. After spending some time next to Ma Jiangs corpse, Qi Yun began to climb the stairs slowly. He didnt know where he was heading, but an idea would recurrently pop into his mind, urging him to reach the eighteenth-floor of the building. It seemed like something very precious awaited him there. Qi Yuns legs wouldnt bend. Each flight climbed consumed him greatly, even to the point of crawling on the stairs a bit by bit. The resurrected Qi Yun seemed to have simplified a lot. The lone thought in his head never dwindled. He continued to strive for it, entirely disregarding the price he was paying, not making any judgement or assessments, solely focusing on reaching the top floor of the building. After several hours of crawling, the gear Qi Yun wore was worn out to zero durability, beyond repair. But he finally made it to the eighteenth floor. Leaning on the wall, he wobbly pushed open the side door, managing to stand and get inside the 18th floor. On reaching, Qi Yun felt as if he had located something extremely crucial; an overwhelming craving gnawed at him, similar to a junkie longing for a fix. Stumbling towards a laboratory door, through the glass, Qi Yun spotted a metallic pillar in the center of the lab. The pillar, reaching well over a persons height, was topped by a transparent glass dome. Within the dome, a vial glowed with dazzling, multicolored light. The glass dome was covered with a thick layer of dust, but it failed to mask the radiance emitted by the vial within. L..need Dry, cracked lips slightly opened, and from his parched throat, two syllables were pushed out. Suddenly, Qi Yun began vigorously pounding on the laboratory door with his fists. Thud,thud,thud~ The heavy, repetitive knocking echoed in the vacant hallway, projecting an eerie sensation. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 284: Mermaid Chapter 284: Mermaid Translator: 549690339 | Returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian arranged the task items from the package one by one, causing surprise to flash in Dr. Ebsitings eyes. How could this be, its only been a day Looking up at Song Jian, Dr. Ebsiting even suspected that Song Jian had collected these items long ago, and only went out to fetch them now. This is the equipment of Zeus Shield Company! While touching a symbol on the Polymer Analyzer, Dr. Ebsiting exclaimed, If 1 had known you could enter Zeus Shield Company, I wouldve asked you to grab more equipment. They are not short on funds. If not for a mishap, I wouldve been a member of their company Dr. Ebsiting fell into a reminiscence, sighed after a long pause and said, What a pity, I was too young at the time and not proficient in bioscience. My research scope conflicted with Zeus Shield, so 1 didnt join. The Zeus Shield, does it still exist? Song Jian suddenly asked. Of course, giants like them, even during an apocalypse, wouldnt disappear that quick. Moreover, I used to suspect that the zombie virus that destroyed this city originally spread from Zeus Shield Company, but I have no evidence to prove this After a brief chat, Song Jian was kicked out by Dr. Ebsiting, who could now continue his research. As for Song Jian, he still had two lists in his pocket, and if he didnt collect all the materials on these two lists, Dr. Ebsiting probably wouldnt pay any more attention to him. Song Jian left the Manor Castle, planning to upgrade to the fifteenth level monster zone, he was already at level fourteen, and only seventy percent more experience points were needed to reach level fifteen, then he could equip that leather armor in his parcel. During the previous battle at Zeus Shield Company, the proficiency of Song Jians skill Broken Wing Dance was raised to ioo% at level 2. With his level 14. reward skill points, he could upgrade to level 3. The third level of the Broken Wing Dance increases damage slightly. Meanwhile, the judgement on the third segment of Floating Point also increased a lot. After performing a Broken Wing Dance, even a level-15 monsters vitality points will decrease by almost three hundred. While Song Jian was passing through the level-10 monster zone, he suddenly saw a large group of players frantically running on the road, as if there were some terrifying monsters chasing them. Brother, run quickly, the monsters from Jinyang Lake have come ashore, there are so many of them, if you dont run you will lose your life! Seeing Song Jian standing still, a player in his thirties kindly reminded him. Old Li, dont bother with him, lets go back to the safe house quickly. Only the safe house can withstand those monsters His companion tugged him, looked at Song Jian, and showed a vigilant expression. Monsters, what monsters? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Fishmen, water elementals, so many monsters, all are level-15 monsters, run! The man referred to as Old Li briefly explained and then ran down the street with his companions. Soon, Song Jian saw a large group of creatures with fish heads, gills on both sides of their necks, covered in green scales, and standing only about 1.4 meters tall. They were holding round-headed sticks in their hands and lunged directly at any living creature they spotted. These fish monsters were all level 15 ordinary monsters. On their way, they not only hunted players, but also other monsters. They killed on sight. Song Jian personally saw several level-10 mutated zombies surrounded by a group of fishmen, constantly smashing the zombies with sticks in their hands. In no time, these level-10 zombies were nailed to the ground. After killing these level-10 monsters, the fishmen did not waste them. A few fishmen lifted the smashed mutated zombies and went back the way they came. The zombies killed by the fishmen did not ignite into transparent flames, they were no different from ordinary corpses. More fishmen stormed into the shops on both sides, searching for anything edible. These fishmen were like locusts crossing the border, the places they passed were completely ransacked. A level-10 player had just finished searching a building and came out from the entrance when he ran into this group of fishmen. Before he could react, the group of fishmen swarmed him as if they were flies smelling blood; The player screamed in fear, frantically casting skills, with thunder and lightning appearing in his hands, hitting the fishmen. The fishmen affected by the electric attack trembled in place, but more fishmen kept lunging at the man. In no time, that players mental strength was exhausted, he was knocked to the ground by a group of fishmen and soon, a mournful scream sounded. The group of fishmen was actually tearing the player apart in frenzy. Soon, a strong fishman leader in armor and carrying a long fork ran over. He roared at the surrounding fishmen, driving them away from the player they were biting. Then, it shouted at several fishmen and ordered them to lift the players corpse, going back the way they came. A level-15 elite boss Song Jian stared at the strong fishman in armor and carrying a long fork and murmured. Previously he thought about a fight, but seeing this level-15 elite boss, Song Jian halted his steps. If it were regular monsters, he could escape their siege, but with this elite boss, escaping from this group of level-15 monsters would be tricky. He ducked into a residential complex, hiding behind the door of a building. These fishmen were numerous but impossible to search the entire area of level 10 monsters, a lot of places would be missed out. Song Jian patiently waited for this group of fishmen to leave so that he could go elsewhere. However, before too long, Song Jian heard a few fishmen yelling as they rushed into the residential complex, they began to move towards the apartment buildings in small groups. Two of them selected the very apartment building where Song Jian was hiding. You two are just unlucky Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Fleart Ape Sword and tightly clutched it in his hand. Soon, a fishman slammed a half-opened building door with the stick in his hand and swaggered in, followed by a thin fishman cowering behind him. Compared to the fishman in front, that fishman behind looked like a child. The behavior of the timid fishman seemed to infuriate the one in front. After smashing the door open, it yelled angrily at the fishman behind, waving the stick in its hand and acting threateningly. At this moment, the fishmans face showed a terrified expression. Fie pointed behind the front fishman and screamed in fright. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 285: Regional Task Chapter 285: Regional Task Translator: 549690339 | Looking at the terrified expression of the feeble little fish-man in front of him, the burly fish-man felt something was amiss and was about to turn around. Suddenly, he felt a pang of sharp pain from his back. Broken Wing Dance! Whoosh, whoosh- Two bursts of sword light flashed by, instantly slashing the vitality points of the sturdy fish-man significantly. Just as it was about to call out to its companions in fear and flee, a third attack came from the sky, cutting its head into two halves. The thin little fish-man was so scared that he dropped his weapon. As he was about to turn and run, a blast of air from behind shot him into the air. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Several more sword lights left dark red traces in the air. Song Jian easily took down this small fish-man too. After casually picking up the materials dropped by the two fish-men, Song Jian was about to rush out. Suddenly, he saw a large group of fish-men storm into the neighborhood. With a slight frown, Song Jian slowly retreated back into a dark corner. Soon, a few fish-men noticed the two dead bodies. After a bout of clamoring, they hoisted the corpses and retreated along their original path. It seemed the dead fish-men were no different from players and monsters in their eyes. They were treated as goods or food. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed a red warning light flashing in front of his system screen. Upon checking, he triggered a regional task when he killed the first fish-man. System: Youve killed an LV15 Fish-Head Monster, triggering a regional mission, The Food Crisis of Fish-head Monsters. Mission instructions: Due to their overwhelming numbers, the Fish-Head Monsters of Jinyang Lake have inadequate food storage and have started to invade their surroundings to plunder food. Mission objective: First stage C kill 50 Fish-Head Monsters, the second stage objectives will appear after you complete the first stage; System: This is a special regional mission. It cant be rejected or abandoned. Mission failure penalty: Random decrease of two points in personal attributes. Mission reward: Five hundred Doomsday Coins. Looking at the mission targets, he had already killed two Fish-Head Monsters. He still needed to kill forty-eight more to complete the first stage of the mission. Originally, Song Jian only wanted to evacuate. After all, in this large-scale monster tide, individual strength was essentially useless and could even potentially trap him. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, upon seeing the words special regional mission, Song Jian immediately thought of the skill stone stele. The rewards from such sudden missions were considerable. Moreover, leaving now would result in an immediate loss of two attribute points, which was certainly unacceptable. With this in mind, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon hatchling. Now a level-nine elite BOSS, the hatchling could easily defeat a level-fifteen Fish-Head Monster in one-on-one combat. Its strength was not to be underestimated. As for the Blood Crow and the Blood Zombie, it would be better to not summon these cannon fodders and save himself the embarrassment. A tender dragon chant echoed, causing a few fish-men planning to explore the residential building to shudder. They looked at each other and simultaneously turned tail and fled. It seemed that Dragon Might was also effective against these Fish-Head Monsters. With this, Song Jians confidence soared. He stepped out of the residential building and charged towards a group of five or six Fish-Head Monsters. Weakness Potion! A potion bottle shattered under the feet of the Fish-Head Monsters. A cloud of gray powder, looking like fog, enveloped them. The Black Dragon hatchling pounced at them excitedly, continuously spitting out blazing Dragon Breath. The Monsters club hit the hatchling, apart from reducing its vitality points by a dozen or so and enraging it further, it had no other effect; Soon, these level-fifteen Fish-Head Monsters were killed by Song Jian and the Black Dragon hatchling. Although the experience points were not as rewarding as those from gene warriors, they were still decent. Song Jian had planned to level up by hunting down level-fifteen monsters. The commotion of the battle once again attracted other Fish-Head Monsters in the residential neighborhood. Within a short period, a dozen or so Fish-Head Monsters were lured over. Song Jian slowly retreated towards the residential building. In an open area, even if his strength were to double, facing off against dozens of level-fifteen monsters simultaneously was beyond him. Entering the residential building, its narrow staircase could only accommodate two people side by side. Once he secured such a terrain, killing the group of level-fifteen monsters was much simpler. It took Song Jian more than half an hour to kill all these Fish-Head Monsters. Along with numerous material drops like Fresh Fish Meat, Sharp Fish Bones, they surprisingly also dropped three pearls for Song Jian. Each of these pearls was over twenty millimeters in diameter and had a round and delicate texture. They were obviously invaluable. Even in the real world, they would be highly valuable. Exquisite Pearl (White): Valuable Item, Use Effect: Can be sold at the system store, each worth 100 Doomsday Coins, Can you take it out of the game: Yes. These three pearls amounted to three hundred Doomsday Coins, a small fortune for an average player. Song Jian played with them in his hand for a while. If he could find more pearls to make a necklace, the value would surely soar. Packing the three pearls into his bag, Song Jian stepped out of the residential building. At this moment, a Fish-Head Monster with a red crown was standing at the gate of the neighborhood, making a ka-ji ka-ji calling sound, seemingly signaling its companions who had entered the neighborhood. After calling out a few times with no response, it looked puzzled. It stood in place, craning its neck and tried to scan around for a long time, but couldnt find any abnormalities, so it turned around. Song Jian had originally intended to rush out and kill it, in order to prevent it from noticing the odd situation and leading the Fish-Head Monster infantry over. Surprisingly, this creature was skittish and left merely after looking around for a bit. Just as Song Jian was about to leave the neighborhood, he suddenly heard a hurried ka-ji ka-ji sound behind him. Turning around, he saw a Fish-Head Monster with a round club standing in front of the residential building he just vacated, wearing an expression of horror. Its call was shrill and piercing, like an air-raid siren sounding throughout the vacant neighborhood. Damn it! Song Jian quickly darted towards the Fish-Head Monster. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand flashed silver, and three Sword Silks appeared, lashing out at the Fish-Head Monster; A smack, smack, smack- The three Sword Silks hit the Fish-Head Monsters body, instantly shattering its scales. A huge force came over, and the Fish-Head Monster, now at half-health, was knocked flying like a ragdoll. With a stomp of his foot, a tusk-like aura charged at the Fish-Head Monster, striking it hard against a wall and leaving a bloody human-shaped imprint on it. The Fish-Head Monster struggled to get up and let out a piercing shriek. It turned to run into the neighborhood. Song Jian was about to pursue it when he heard a rapid thump thump thump of footsteps from behind. Turning around, he saw the Fish-Head Monster leader wearing armor and holding a long fork running towards the neighborhood. Chapter 286 - 286 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader Chapter 286: Fish-head Monster Squad Leader Translator: 549690339 Song Jian squinted at the Level 15 Elite Boss. LV15 Fish-head Monster Squad Leader (Elite), Vitality Points:i8oo/i8oo, Spirit Points:200/200, Traits:Underwater attack damage increased by 30%; Skill: Fountain Ejection, Trident Throw With only 1800 Vitality Points, it seemed that this Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was not very powerful, likely at the bottom in comparison to other Level 15 Elite Bosses. Looking around, Song Jian was hugely relieved to see that this Boss had come alone, with no other Fish-head monsters in sight. A single Level 15 Elite Boss, one of the weaker among its kind, and with no small monsters accompanying it, was a gift delivered to his doorstep. It must have heard the shout of the earlier defeated Fish-head monster and decided to investigate. Taking advantage of the fact that other monsters had yet to arrive, Song Jian would deal with this boss first. With this in mind, Song Jian held the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly, and charged towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. As they closed to about seven or eight meters, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader suddenly raised its right hand, lifting the trident high. Song Jian abruptly halted, realizing that his opponent was about to use the Trident Throw skill. As expected, with a whoosh, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader threw the trident directly towards Song Jian. The trident, rusted and dirty, looked nothing much but turned incredibly fast in midair. It left a white trail, aiming harshly at Song Jian. Song Jian swiftly sidestepped, and heard a loud boom. The power of the trident had far exceeded his expectations. It had transformed the ground where he had stood into a crater with a diameter of over a meter. The blast from the trident nearly tossed Song Jian into the air. A damage number in the thirties appeared above his head. Even from so far away, it caused damage! If I were closer to the center of the attack, wouldnt I have lost three to four hundred Vitality Points? Song Jian was shocked and instantly became more cautious. The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader roared in frustration at not being able to kill Song Jian. With a gesture, the trident that had been stuck in the ground disappeared and reappeared in its hand. Upon seeing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader raising the trident again, Song Jian narrowed his eyes. 1 must not let it attack me indiscriminately! Earth Teeth Assault! A canine-shaped mass of energy flew towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. The Black Dragon fledgling, flapping its wings, and circled around a large area, then came out from the bush, it growled and spat Dragon Breath at the squad leader. Upon seeing the Black Dragon fledgling, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader began to tremble. It wailed loudly at the dragon, flapping its hand at Song Jian all the while. Thunk, thunk- Both Earth Teeth Assault and Dragon Breath had hit, making it roll forward and showing two damage numbers of above seventy points appearing on top of its head. Feeling that it was unable to explain itself, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader tightened its grip around the trident. It ignored Song Jian and turned to charge at the Black Dragon fledgling instead. The Black Dragon fledgling flapped its wings, engaging the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader in a fierce and chaotic battle. This time, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was emitting a faint red flame around its body. Seeing the Black Dragon Fledglings Dragon Might, it seemed to have developed some resistance. It looked as though it wanted to kill the Black Dragon fledgling. Song Jian also charged forward with his sword. Although the Black Dragon fledgling was powerful, it was just a Level 9 Elite. It was clearly at a disadvantage against the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Many of its skills had been weakened due to the level difference, but the attacks from the Squad Leader actually had a level repression damage bonus. If it wasnt for Song Jian, the end result of this battle would surely be the Black Dragon fledgling becoming fodder for the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. With Song Jians participation, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was immediately at a disadvantage. It desperately resisted while calling for help, seemingly summoning other Fish-head monsters. Song Jian felt a sense of urgency. He cast all skills except Immortal Sword Body without reservation, concentrating firepower aimed at killing this Boss in the shortest time possible. Just when the Squad Leaders Vitality Points were down to less than a third, suddenly, a thick stream of water erupted from the solid ground. It lashed out like a tentacle, forcefully launching the Black Dragon fledgling away. The Black Dragon fledgling also had less than half of its Vitality Points left, and after being hit, its Vitality Points further dropped to less than a third. Song Jian knit his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment, then waved his hand to recall the Black Dragon fledgling back into the Pet Space. The Black Dragon fledgling could slowly recover its wounds in the Pet Space. If it got killed here, the loss would outweigh the gain even if the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader was killed in return. The water stream, which resembled a tentacle, continued to sway after launching the Black Dragon fledgling, and dissipated of its own accord, leaving no trace behind after three seconds. Before Song Jian could rush over, the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader wielded the trident. A stream of water surged from the ground less than a meter ahead of it. The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader looked at Song Jian with a cunning glint in its eyes. There was already a commotion nearby, and many Fish-head monsters were rushing to gather here rapidly. If it dragged on any further, Song Jian would end up having to beat a hasty retreat, trapping him. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the vertical pupil in the center of his forehead opened wide. A silver column of light shot out, heading directly towards the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Boom boom boom- A wave of explosions echoed out as the silver pillar of light struck the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. It seemed to burn like a fierce flame, causing continuous bomb-like sounds. Consecutive damage numbers floated above the Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders head and its vitality points were quickly dropping. It wanted to evade, but the silver column of light seemed to have a strong suction power, making it impossible to escape, forcing the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader to feel endless pain. Bang! At the end of the Eye-beam skill, the squad leaders body was propelled backward, harshly colliding with the wall behind it. Before it could get up, Song Jian rushed forward. With a whoosh, a dazzling silver sword qi bloomed from his index finger, he brought it down harshly. The harsh qi slashed directly at the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader. Rip- The Fish-head Monster Squad Leaders body was split into two pieces from the shoulder down, its foul organs spewing everywhere. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian rushed forward, scooping up the few trophies that it had dropped, and sprinted towards the inner part of the district. At this time, a large group of Fish-head monsters had already started swarming frantically from the far end of the street. But by the time they reached the corpse of the Fish-head Monster Squad Leader, Song Jian had long disappeared without a trace. Chapter 287 - 287 Jinyang Lake Chapter 287: Jinyang Lake Translator: 549690339 | Ignoring how the fish-head monsters dealt with the corpse of their squad leader, Song Jian hid in a safe corner, examining the loot he had collected. The Fish-head Monster Squad Leader dropped three items in total: a pair of shoes, a black pearl, and an old-fashioned black wooden box. Fish Scale Boots (Green), shoes, equipment effect: increases movement speed by 8%, physical defense +3, magic resistance +2, special attribute: increase underwater breathing time by 50%. Equipment requirement: level 10. Can it be taken out of the game: no. Song Jian could just fit into these excellent quality boots, and he put them in his equipment bar right away. Black Pearl (White), valuable item, usage effect: can form a bubble underwater, supplying the user with oxygen. The effect lasts for 30 minutes. Cooldown period: 2 hours; can be sold for 1000 Doomsday Coins! Can it be taken out of the game: no. This item was decent, even for sale in the system shop, it was worth ten times as much as the ordinary pearls just now. Song Jian took a glance and placed it in his item inventory. The remaining item was a worn-out black wooden box, its surface engraved with strange raised patterns. It seemed ancient and grand, as if it had endured the passage of time. If in the real world, it could be collected as an antique. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Opening the box, there was an old and tattered parchment inside; on it were simple strokes, seemingly a map. Jinyang Lake, Eye of the Fire God? What is this, a treasure map? Song Jian examined the map carefully and found it to be a treasure map leading to Jinyang Lake. In the center of the lake, there was a symbol of a ring with the words Eye of the Fire God next to it. Jinyang Lake was located at the edge of the city, also an area habituated by level 15 monsters. It was part of the Wetland Park and covered a large area. The fish-head monsters he was facing lived in Jinyang Lake. However, it wasnt inhabited solely by fish-head monsters. Some players had been there before. Under the water, though, even the attributes of ordinary fish-head monsters would increase significantly, making them more challenging to fight than monsters of the same level on land. Consequently, fewer players were willing to travel the long distance to Jinyang Lake to level up. Putting the treasure map back into the wooden box and stowing into his item inventory, Song Jian snuck over the wall in the outskirts and after figuring out the direction, ran towards Jinyang Lake. By then, most of the fish-head monsters in Jinyang Lake had already left to search for resources. There should be fewer monsters in their base. It was a good chance to see if he could snatch the treasure. The regional plot mission of hunting fifty fish-head monsters had no time limit anyway. Having already killed more than twenty, there must be many fish-head monsters in Jinyang Lake. It was also a suitable place to complete the mission. Song Jian ran all the way, avoiding the monsters he met and taking detours. It took him more than two hours to get to the Wetland Park. The Wetland Park was full of lush plants. The chromatic flowers bloomed brilliantly. Rows of man-made ditches overlaid the entire park like a spider web. However, they were dried up at the moment, covered in copious amounts of dust and fallen leaves. At the outer side of the park were few sparse level 10 fish-head monsters and minor water elementals. They werent different from other level 10 monsters, but they were few and far between, hundreds of meters apart. Killing monsters in this area would be too inefficient for leveling up. Moving further in, Song Jian quickly arrived at the edge of Jinyang Lake. Suddenly, there were more monsters, and their levels rose directly to level 15. At the edge of Jinyang Lake, one could see shabby houses built with wood. The food the fish-head monsters hunted was hung in front of the houses to dry, emitting a faint stench in the surroundings. This was the base of the fish-head monsters. Occasionally, semi-transparent figures of water elementals appeared under the water in Song Jians sight. Each of these level 15 water elementals was over two meters tall, their bodies full of surging water elemental power. On their wrists were two shimmering golden bracelets. On land, these water elementals had the same attributes as other monsters. However, in water, their power increased by 30%, and their movement speed would also increase significantly. Even though Song Jian was currently level 14, he had to proceed with caution. Finding some stray fish-head monsters around Jinyang Lake, he spent some time killing the required fifty monsters for the regional task, earning the first- stage reward of 300 Doomsday Coins. As Song Jian was waiting for the mission of the second tier to be issued, he received a sudden system notification. System: You have triggered the plot Defend the Base. The game system issues the plot mission Subdue the Fish-head Monsters. Completing the mission will yield generous rewards and war merits! System: The regional mission you triggered has been terminated. Please choose whether to accept the plot mission Subdue the Fish-head Monsters. With a creased brow, Song Jian speculated that the fish-head monsters were likely to return soon. There wasnt much time left for him to locate the treasure. Not heeding the Subdue the Fish-head Monsters plot, Song Jian took out the treasure map and started scrutinizing it intently. The location marked on the treasure map was clear. It was right beneath the fish-head monster base at the center of Jinyang Lake. Although most of the fish-head monsters had gone out to gather resources, there certainly wouldnt be a place near the base that was devoid of any fish-head. How to evade these fish-head monsters and get to the location marked on the map was a problem. Also, the water elementals in the lake were a headache. When not in combat mode, the water elementals in the lake looked like a mass of pale blue liquid flowing along, difficult to distinguish unless looked at closely. After observing for more than half an hour, Song Jian finally identified a pattern in the patrols of the fish-head monsters. There were six teams in total, each consisting of seven to eight fish-head monsters. Each patrol shift had only one team underwater. There would be a reprieve of approximately thirty seconds when the two teams switched positions, during which he could seize the opportunity to enter the location marked on the map. Apart from these six teams, there were also some scattered fish-head monsters near the base. They seemed to be juveniles, only at level 10, frolicking around. The other problem was the water elementals. If his sprinting made too much noise, he was liable to bump into a water elemental unknowingly. He must get into the water in advance, hide on the side, and wait for the changing of the fish-head monster guards. This waiting period in the underwater would be at least ten minutes, not including the distance from the coast to the center of the lake. However, with the Fish Scale Boots and the Black Pearl, Song Jian should have no issue slowly approaching the center underwater. Song Jian scouted around and chose a place where no monsters lurk to quietly submerge underwater. An ordinary player could only stay underwater for five minutes. With Fish Scale Boots, Song Jian could last six and a half minutes. Additionally, with the effects of the Black Pearl lasting for thirty minutes, he could easily stay underwater waiting for the guard-changing vacuum period. He quietly entered the bottom of the lake and slowly swam forward, cautiously avoiding wandering water elementals. Song Jian came to a large rock that was only seven or eight meters away from the fish-head monster base. He hid his figure behind it and waited quietly. Chapter 288: Lord-Level BOSS Chapter 288: Lord-Level BOSS Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had chosen a place teeming with water plants. It was hard to spot a person hidden behind the rocks unless one looked carefully. Six and a half minutes quickly passed and Song Jian immediately activated the Black Pearl, instantly wrapping himself in a bubble of air. As time ticked by, the troop of Fishhead Monster Guardians began swimming upstream to the lakes surface, ready to switch shifts with another troop. Song Jian too, slowly left the rocks and swam towards the main camps stone cave at the bottom of the lake. According to the treasure map, the Eye of the Fire God was hidden inside this cave. As Song Jian swam to only about 11 or 12 meters from the caves entrance, a sharp screech echoed from the shore of Jinyang Lake. A disheveled small fishhead monster was stumbling towards the lake, screaming loudly as it ran. If Song Jian could see it, he would recognize it as the very same fishhead monster that had escaped him before. Alarmed by the small fishhead monsters warning, the troops guarding the fishhead monsters main camp immediately plunged into chaos. They all jumped into the water and began to frantically search their surroundings. Upon hearing the commotion overhead, Song Jians heart sank. He immediately quickened his speed towards the stone cave. Suddenly, a sharp piercing sound echoed from behind him. He turned his head to see a harpoon whizzing through the water towards him, leaving a long trail in its wake. Song Jian veered sideways as the harpoon flew past him, embedding itself deeply into a stone at the bottom of the lake. Ive been discovered! Song Jian internally panicked as he turned to see a small squad of fishhead monster guardians swimming towards him rapidly. Underwater, these fishhead monster guardians were swift, their abilities having evolved considerably, comparable to level twenty monsters. To fight against a squad of fishhead monster guardians comparable to level twenty monsters, Song Jian might be able to annihilate them given some time. However, where was he? This was the fishhead monsters main camp. If fighting were to break out, it would surely attract other fishhead monster guardians. He might be able to take on three or five, but as the numbers grew, even ants could kill an elephant. By then, he would probably not even have a chance to escape. With this in mind, Song Jian immediately swam towards the nearby cave. Only by entering there could he escape the pursuit of these fishhead monsters. The invaders identified, within moments, a dozen or so fishhead monster guardians were hot on Song Jians tail. Their movement also alarmed the surrounding water elements. Massive amounts of water elements began to converge in their direction. Two light blue water elements even appeared ahead of Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian had no choice but to plunge forward. Soon, Song Jian entered the alert range of the two water elements. They turned around and began preparing Frost Arrows to shoot at Song Jian. Frost Arrows did not cause much damage, but they had an extremely annoying effect C chill delay. If they hit the target, it could slow the targets movement speed by 40%. Once hit, the target would be stuck until death. Song Jian quickly took cover behind a rock. The Frost Arrows left a long, white, frozen track in the water before smashing into the rock. Soon, a thin layer of frost covered the surface of the human-height rock, immediately lowering the surrounding water temperature by five to six degrees. Song Jians eyebrows knitted in a frown. The two water elements were blocking the entrance of the cave. To get inside, he would have to defeat those two water elements first. However, these two water elements were also level fifteen monsters. Moreover, they were underwater, all their attacks carried the chill delay effect. Even if he could ultimately defeat them, the time it would take for that would be enough for the fishhead monsters and water elements behind him to catch up. When that happened, death would be inevitable. Just then, a frosty white ice elemental Boss, made up of heavy ice blocks, slowly walked towards his location from about a dozen meters away from the cave. This Ice Elemental Bosss body was a full circle bigger than the regular water elements. Its eyes, like two huge sapphires, shimmered brilliantly. Its body was covered with an armor made of solidified ice blocks. In its hands, it tightly held a pale gold trident. LV15 Ice Elemental Overlord Frendzal (Overlord), Vitality Points: 4800/4800, Traits: Enhanced Coldness, Bloodline of Frost, Skills: Intimidate, Dominion, Frosty Current, Chilling Beam, Trident of the God of War. A Lord level Boss? Song Jian was shocked and quickly shrunk behind the rock, for this was the very first Lord level Boss he had ever encountered. The two water elements didnt give up attacking Song Jian and kept summoning Frost Arrows. At this moment, the Ice Elemental Overlord walked over and upon seeing the two water elements, stopped in its tracks, raising its trident in their direction. The Frost Arrow that had already been conjured immediately disintegrated into scattered water elemental energy. The two water elements looked surprised and turned to look at the Ice Elemental Overlord. Upon seeing the Ice Elemental Overlord, the two water elements quickly bowed in courtesy and slowly backed away, not even daring to speak. The moment the Ice Elemental Overlord appeared, all the water elements tailing Song Jian instantly stopped in their tracks, bending their bodies in his direction. They did not dare to move a step closer. The Ice Elemental Overlord commanded all the water elements in Jinyang Lake, but the fishhead monsters were not under its control. Seeing the Ice Elemental Overlord, the pursuing fishhead monsters also began to panic. They dared not continue their chase, fearing that they would cause a misunderstanding with the Ice Elemental Overlord and get themselves killed. Until a Lord level Boss appeared among the Fishhead Monsters, they wouldn t dare to approach this Elemental Master of Ice in the middle of the lake. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I hope it hasnt noticed me Song Jian nervously hid himself behind the rock and in the dense underwater grass. A battle with this Elemental Master of Ice underwater was pure suicide, unless he could lure it onto the land where he stood a chance of killing it. This is a Lord level Boss, surely it will drop some good stuff after I kill it. Song Jians eyes glowed as he stared at the slowly approaching Elemental Master of Ice. But with his current strength, killing the Elemental Master of Ice underwater was nothing short of fantasy. All he could hope for was that its alert range wasnt too large to discover his presence behind the rock. Son, the Ice Elemental Overlord slowly moved away from the cave entrance and began his routine patrol around Jinyang Lake. As he started to fade out of sight, the fishhead monsters and water elements behind him became jittery. Song Jian immediately came out from behind the rock and swam towards the cave, followed by a swarm of monsters. The water elements in the vicinity also began casting Frost Arrows. Song Jian had to swim towards the cave with all his might, knowing that even a single hit from the horde of monsters could cost him his life. As Song Jian entered the cave, he felt like he had passed through a thin membrane. The cave was very dry, and the transparent membrane at the entrance kept all the water out. Chapter 289: Eye of the Fire God Chapter 289: Eye of the Fire God Translator: 549690339 | Boom boom boom- Several Frost Arrows bombarded the entrance of the cave, creating ripples on the transparent membrane, blocking all the attacks. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief and looked forward. This underwater cave didnt seem too big. A narrow staircase stretched from the entrance all the way down, leading to the depths underground. Following this staircase, he should be able to find the treasure marked on the treasure map C the Eye of the Fire God. As Song Jians figure disappeared into the cave, the fish-headed monsters and water elementals that had been chasing him lost track of him. After searching for a while, they dispersed. When the fish-headed monsters ran from Wetland Park to search for supplies, they alarmed many players. Some high-level players, hearing about the fish-headed monsters movements, not only didnt flee, but instead rushed towards the Level-io monster area. When they arrived in the nearby area, they received the same regional plot mission as Song Jian and began to form teams to hunt down these monsters. Just as they were enthusiastically hunting the fish-headed monsters, it seemed as if all the fish-headed monsters suddenly received a message, and they hurried back along the same path, heading towards Wetland Park. System: A player triggered a special plot, unlocking the plot Guarding the Base. Nearby players can choose to accept the plot mission Subjugation of Fish-Headed Monsters. Complete the mission and receive generous rewards and war merits! Originally hunting the fish-headed monsters, the nearby players were instantly excited, as they rarely encountered other side missions or plot missions besides the main mission. The reason they came to this Level-io monster area was because a regional mission had appeared. They knew that the more missions they completed, the faster their Vitality Points would recover when they received main mission rewards. This was the divine skill to ensure that they would survive the next time they entered the game. Who is so powerful that they can trigger a plot? What does this mean? The fish-headed monsters have run away, and I still have more than 20 fish-headed monsters left to complete my regional mission. What am I supposed to do now? Wetland Park? Where is that? Oh, a Level-15 monster area. How are we supposed to handle that? Its already difficult to fight in this Level-10 monster area. Level-15 is going to be deadly! Who can tell me what the use of war merits is? Whichever big shot triggered this plot, couldnt it have been half an hour later? Speaking of which, do you get extra rewards for triggering a plot? Does anyone know who triggered this plot? This sudden system message instantly caught the attention of all the players nearby. It was the first time theyd seen someone trigger a game plot, and they were immediately curious about the persons identity. Some even wanted to find the player and kill him to take his place, as being able to trigger a plot would surely yield a large number of extra rewards. In comparison to ordinary players, those who had already formed war alliances were even more excited. Only they knew the use of war merits C its a great thing to upgrade the war alliance level and purchase special items at the war alliance shop. Its much harder to obtain than Doomsday Coins. Apart from completing occasional extermination missions in the War Alliance, there was no other way to obtain war merits. Our war alliance is only 300 war merits away from being promoted to Level 2. We cant miss this plot mission. Everyone goes and tries to obtain more war merits! I already have my eyes on that Level-io silver-quality dagger in the war alliance shop. Ill take part in this plot mission for sure. After completing it, Ill have enough war merits to buy that dagger! Lets go, lets go. Wetland Park isnt close to us. We have to hurry over, otherwise, we wont even get a sip of the soup. This plot mission triggered by Song Jian practically alarmed half the players in Doomsday City. All players with a level above 10 flocked towards Wetland Park, leaving those who hadnt even chosen their professions behind, staring enviously at them. After all, that was a Level-15 monster area, and going there without a certain level of strength was simply seeking death; At this moment, Song Jian, who had invaded the fish-headed monsters HQ. and triggered the plot mission, was still slowly descending the staircase. The underground staircase was spiral-shaped, with mysterious Magic Runes depicted on the rocks on both sides. These Magic Runes glowed, illuminating the entire staircase. The narrow and long staircase was thankfully devoid of monster guards. Song Jian spent more than half an hour before finally reaching the bottom of the staircase and entering a spacious hall. The hall was about the size of a football field, surrounded by raging flames. The walls were carved with many paintings and strange characters. Numerous pillars stood on the ground, emitting a dark red glow. The entire hall resembled the Athenian Temple in the real world, with a rough architectural style, full of an ancient, barbaric atmosphere. At the depths of the hall, there was a brick-built altar, on which a golden treasure chest was placed. Flanking the altar, there were two massive knight statues wielding giant swords and wearing heavy armor, seemingly guarding the treasure chest. Is this the treasure marked in the treasure map? Song Jians eyes were fixed on the treasure chest on the altar: The Eye of the Fire God should be in this chest. It must be the most precious treasure inside, otherwise, it wouldnt have been marked in the treasure map. Song Jian walked towards the altar, his target being the golden treasure chest on top. This was the second golden treasure chest he had ever seen, and the Eye of the Fire God, according to his guess, must be a gold-quality item like the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. At this stage, players obtaining a blue-quality item were already incredible, and most players had not even seen a golden item. As Song Jian stepped onto the altar, he felt a cold chill, as if someone was looking at him with murderous eyes. This chill came from the huge statues wielding swords and guarding the altar on both sides. These two statues must be the guardians of the treasure chest. If 1 touch the chest, will they come to life and chase me? Song Jian hesitated for a moment. However, after only giving it some thought, he gritted his teeth and continued walking towards the top of the altar. This was a gold-quality item, and it was worth talcing some risks for it. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, Song Jian reached the top of the altar and slowly opened the golden treasure chest in front of him. Suddenly, a dazzling golden light burst from the chest, illuminating the entire hall. After that, the golden light retreated into the chest, and three items lay quietly inside. Song Jian didnt hesitate and quickly collected all three items. The first item to catch his attention was a ring emitting a faint golden glow. Made of crimson gold, the ring had a cats eye-like gem embedded in its band. Fluid colors swirled within the golden iris, making it look as if a real eye was staring at Song Jian. Chapter 290: Auction House Chapter 290: Auction House Translator: 549690339 | The Ring of Fire Gods Eye (Golden, Damaged), Ring, guaranteed drop upon death. Equipped, it increases damage by 15%; comes with the Fire God Shield, reflecting 30% melee damage. Special Effect 1: Grants permanent immunity against being slowed or frozen by ice-based damage. Special Effect 2: Occasionally triggers Wrath of the Fire God when dealing damage to a target, dealing an additional 300 points of fire damage; this effect can only occur once within a 30-second duration. Requirement: Level 1; Can it be taken out of the game: No. Item description: This item was the favorite possession of the Fire God, Hephaestus. Due to the fall of the Fire God, the item lost its godly status and became damaged, decreasing its value. However, if, one day, you manage to obtain the godly status of Hephaestus, you can repair this item back to its divine origin. Damaged gold grade? Divine artifact? Song Jian couldnt help but break into a smile of delight on his face; this item had the potential to turn into the divine artifacts. Players can only wear two rings at the same time, one on the left hand and one on the right; Song Jian currently wears the Ring of Storage and the Ring of Strength. However, he was able to use the Ring of Storage to expand his baggage section immediately, as he had not found any other rings before and had been carrying the Ring of Storage with him all the time to get a few more storage boxes. Now that he had the Eye of the Fire God, he naturally expanded the baggage section directly using the Ring of Storage. After clicking Use, the Storage Ring turned into a ray of blue light and directly integrated into the baggage area. Soon, the storage section, which had only sixteen spaces, quickly turned into a storage area with twenty spaces. Song Jian equipped the Eye of the Fire God instantly. All of a sudden, a warmth flowed out of the ring and surged through his entire body. After using the Ring of Storage, although the number of storage boxes decreased by a few, for Song Jian, who had just obtained a golden grade ring, the loss was still within the expected range. After putting on the Eye of the Fire God, Song Jian turned his attention to the two remaining items. These remaining two items were a small, deep-red, triangular flag and a Town Return Scroll. The red triangular flag, named Damaged Flag of the Fire God, is a white-grade item. When equipped, it can summon two fire elemental elves of the same level as the user to assist in combat every half an hour. The strength of these two fire elemental elves increases as the user levels up. If killed, they can only be re-summoned after a period of twelve hours. The remaining Town Return Scroll was something Song Jian had seen in the hands of the goblin merchant Canaan before. It was a life-saving artifact that, when torn in a dangerous situation, could directly return the user to a previously set safe place. This is really good. As expected of a treasure map, the rewards are indeed very generous! Song Jian looked at the Flag of the Fire God and the Town Return Scroll in his baggage section and was very satisfied. Just then, the statues guarding both sides of him suddenly started to shake. The rock shells on their surfaces shattered instantly, with their eyes glowing a bright red, locking onto Song Jian. Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting these two statues to actually move. He was already surrounded by fish-headed monsters and water elementals outside the cave, making it impossible to leave. Now, he was being hunted down by these two statues, with nowhere to run. It seemed like he was in a hopeless situation. Just then, Song Jian quickly drew a Town Return Scroll from his baggage section and tore it apart. Instantly, magic runes engulfed him entirely, turning into a white light and disappearing from the spot. The Town Return Scroll was arguably the safest life-saving artifact, only that it was far too scarce. Even among the players, its existence was mostly just rumors and none could truly own it, especially when the players only had one life in this game C the preciousness of the Town Return Scroll had been significantly elevated, and it was even comparable to a top-tier silver equipment. It was not easy for Song Jian to use this Town Return Scroll here without hesitation; just a slight regret would not have allowed him to use this Town Return Scroll. Right when Song Jian disappeared into the white light, the two statues on both sides brandished their massive swords at the altar, smashing it into a pile of rubble. At this time, players over level ten were rushing towards the Wetland Park, including some guild players with their guilds insignia, making them distinct from the ordinary loner players. However, Song Jian, the trigger of this storyline mission, had returned to his own Manor Castle. Since he hadnt set a safe return point, the system defaulted to using the Town Return Scroll and brought him back to his safe house. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feeling that Song Jian had returned, the butler George hurried over. Honorable Lord, 1 have a few matters to report to you! said George respectfully. What is it? George, as long as it is related to our domain, you can make decisions on your own. As I recall, Ive given you this authority before. Song Jian sat in a rocking chair and slowly closed his eyes. Being chased by a large group of fish-headed monsters and water elementals in the Jinyang Lake earlier had kept Song Jians nerves on edge, and any moment of carelessness could have easily cost him his life. Now he could finally relax and take a breather. Actually, my lord, our domain has been developing quite well recently. There are some things I need to report to you! George replied respectfully: The shops we built recently have started to make a profit. Over the past few days, weve earned 130 Doomsday Coins, but weve also spent 67 on buying food and 23 on buying seeds and other materials. Before George could finish, he was cut off by Song Jian, who waved his hand and said: George, you dont have to report such things to me. As long as the balance of income and expenditure can be achieved, thats enough. If there is a shortage of money, just ask me. In the future, you should take more care of the development of our domain. Also, if Dr. Ebsiting has any demands, they must be met promptly. If you cant meet them, remember to report to me. Song Jian waved his hand, ready to dismiss George, but George hesitated for a moment before continuing: Mylord, recently, some Gods Chosen have begun to build safe houses around our domain. This will affect our expansion plans in the future. Are there any with substantial abilities? Song Jian asked casually. We havent discovered any as of yet. Then continue the plan, and notify them to surrender when the time comes. If they refuse, wipe them out! Song Jian sneered. Yes, Mylord! George nodded, and continued, Theres a strange building that has appeared about ten kilometers away from our domain. According to the Gods Chosen, its called Auction House. 1 think this news might be useful to my lord. Auction House? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he quickly sat up from the rocking chair. Chapter 291: Self-destructing Robot Chapter 291: Self-destructing Robot Translator: 549690339 The Auction House, an addition from this game update, was designed exclusively for players. Before players, also known as Gods chosen ones as per the games NPCs, appeared, there were no auction houses in rhe entire game world. The Auction House is a convenient place where players can post items they no longer need. All players in Doomsday City can see these items; this is much more convenient than previous street vending. However, selling items in the Auction House incurs a 5% listing fee, so the prices of the items listed are generally quite high. Upon hearing the term Auction House) Song Jian became greatly interested. He could sell items to NPCs in various locations via the radio station, but this was highly inconvenient as it incurs hefty postage fees. It wasnt nearly as convenient as the Auction House. With this in mind, Song Jian couldnt sit still. He immediately stood up, got on his motorbike, and sped off toward the Auction House. Arriving at the Auction House, Song Jian found it to be a place similar to a Doomsday Supermarket. The surrounding area was quite empty, no monsters dared to approach this place, the area within a five-hundred-meter radius was devoid of danger. Inside the Auction House, Song Jian realized many items were listed by anonymous11 sellers. It seemed many didnt want others to know what items they had put up for sale. The Doomsday City game had been opened for some time now, and players had accumulated a lot of Doomsday Coins. Some war leagues had even collected a considerable amount of funds. Through the Auction House, the prices of everything were gradually returning to normal instead of being undervalued like before. if players were to vend like before, not only would the customer base be narrow, but they would also easily attract unwanted attention. This led to many players keeping high-quality equipment, they couldnt use, in their storage instead of selling them. After browsing the items available in the Auction House (none of which were cheap), Song Jians original plan to buy low and sell high through the radio station was shattered. Song Jian listed all the items he didnt need in his storage and then began searching for the items he did need. He was on the lookout for new equipment and skills. Soon enough, Song Jian found a diagram for engineering machinery. The starting price was 300 Doomsday Coins and had risen to 370. The buyout price was just 500 coins, and without hesitation, Song Jian bought it at this price. Engineering Blueprint: Self-destructing Robot; Use this to learn how to create the Self-destructing Robot. Usage requirement: Engineering Level 1. Self-destructing Robot: Once a target is locked, the robot will automatically initiate a suicidal attack, causing 250 points of explosion damage. The robots defense rate is 100 points, and it will automatically explode once it reaches zero! After directly buying the blueprint, it immediately appeared in Song Jians inventory. As he was about to put it to use, he remembered Dr. Ebsiting. Maybe he needed this blueprint more, and anything that needed to be crafted in the future could just be handed to him. As a leader, 1 should focus more on other things. I can delegate things like siege machinery and medicine production to my followers! Song Jian thought to himself. However, he soon realized that skills like the Medicine Gathering Skill and Mining Skill still needed to be leveled up to ensure he could gather materials efficiently when needed. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He kept the two lists Dr. Ebsiting needed in his inventory, so that he would be able to collect the items as soon as he came across them. He put the blueprint back into his inventory and continued searching in the Auction House. Soon, Song Jian found two swordsmanship manuals. Both were low-grade quality and extremely overpriced, with only a few bidding on them. Sweeping Sword Style (Active), level 1. Skill effect: Causes 110% basic physical damage to the target after use. This skill can be released three times in a row, with damage to the target increased by 10% each time. Cooldown: 60 seconds; Equipment requirement: Sword. Sword Shadow Step (Active), level 1. Skill effect: After use, users transform into a shadow, with a 30% increase in movement speed and a 50% chance to dodge ranged damage. Duration: 7 seconds; Cooldown: 3 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points. Equipment requirement: Sword.11 These two skills were both applicable to his Main Quest, and were fortuitous finds for Song Jian. Song Jians Main Quest was currently 90% complete as he already had nine swordmanship skills, and he only needed one more to complete the Main Quest. However, after the update, whether he completed the Main Quest or not, he could freely exit the game, and the in-game time passed at a certain ratio to real-world time. Eight hours in the real world equated to one month in the game world. Only eleven days had passed in the game, and there was still plenty of time left for Song Jian to find the last swordmanship skill. And with these two new skills mastered, Song Jians strength had increased, making it easier to deal with level fifteen monsters. After spending more than an hour in the Auction House without finding any more needs, Song Jian shook his head and returned to his Manor Castle. He pushed open the door to the Sub-castle and quickly walked into Dr. Eb sitings laboratory. The doctor was conducting an experiment that Song Jian couldnt understand and looked very focused. After a long time, there was a soft shattering sound from the experiment table. Dr. Ebsiting took a deep breath, grabbed a few biscuits from near the table, stuffed them into his mouth, and lay down on a chair, resting with closed eyes. It seemed the experiment had failed and Dr. Ebsiting wasnt in a good mood. Doctor, Id like to give you a present. 1 hope you will like it! Song Jian carefully walked up to the doctor, took out the machinery blueprint and handed it to him. Dr. Ebsiting managed to swallow the biscuits with difficulty and glanced at the blueprint in Song Jians hand. Self-destructing Robot? 1 lost interest in this primitive toy when I was nine1 Dr. Ebsiting commented coldly, then closed his eyes to rest and cogitate again. Song Jians hand holding the blueprint froze instantly. He hadnt expected this outcome. How silly of me! Hes a Master Level character, how could he be interested in such a basic blueprint? Song Jian chastised himself. But does this mean he wont make any low-level items for me in the future? A thought suddenly popped into Song Jians mind. With his abilities now, the materials he requires for crafting will surely be of high-grade just like those two lists he gave me, still untouched in my inventory. But he refuses to craft the easy-to-collect low-grade goods. So, whats his use to me currently? Song Jian scowled at Dr. Ebsiting, his face turning grim. Chapter 292 - 292 Help Chapter 292: Help Translator: 549690339 Song Jian originally thought he would no longer have to craft engineering instruments and had even prepared to find other trade masters like Pharmacy Master, Forging Master, etc., to become his Followers. However, judging from Dr. Ebsitings attitude, the Blueprint for Self-Destructing Robots in Song Jians hands had no allure for him. For a Master Level figure like Dr. Ebsiting, he was not interested in crafting such low-level siege weapons. Here came the problem, Song Jian had no idea where to collect the materials for advanced items, and while the materials for these low-level items were easy to collect, Dr. Ebsiting didnt want to make them. So, what now? Well, there was nothing to it. He would just have to rely on himself and make do! Song Jian, with no other choice, had to learn the blueprint for the self-destructing robot himself. Making these robots was much easier than crafting T-11 High Explosive Grenades, though they caused less damage. However, in terms of cost-effectiveness, the robots were better. To construct a self-destruction robot, it required 5 pieces of standard iron ore, 3 batches of gunpowder, and 1 piece of magic stone. Making gunpowder required saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. Both the standard iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur could be collected in ore mines, while charcoal came from refining standard lumber, and a magic stone had to be purchased at the system shop. Even if Song Jian didnt gather it himself, he could buy standard lumber from other players. When common players first get into the game, the quickest way to make money is to gather lumber and stone to sell. Some even bear the pain of gathering with their bare hands, so there is a large quantity of wood and stone available at relatively low prices. But there wasnt so much of the iron ore, saltpeter, and sulfur needed from the mines available. While there were job-class players above level 10 willing to search for and collect ores in the dangerous subway stations, only the boldest dare to go, and there were still not enough ores to go around despite the high demand, keeping prices high. Could it be that Ill have to spend some time as a miner, gathering ores? Song Jian asked himself as he assessed the situation. Just as Song Jian was wondering whether to go mining, he suddenly received a system alert: System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 483 doomsday coins. System Notification: The Gene Modification Liquid (Damaged) you consigned to the auction house has been sold. After deducting the handling fee, you received 398 doomsday coins. Song Jian had thrown all the more than twenty bottles of Gene Modification Liquid he got from the Zeus Shield Company into the auction house, and to his surprise, they sold out in no time. Although they all have the same name, these Gene Modification Liquids have different properties. Some increase strength, others agility, or endurance, and others offered additional properties like improving vitality recovery or night vision. Hence, they were in high demand. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Despite the side effects, not many players or monsters could carry out psychic attacks at this point, so many players are willing to overlook the lowered psychic resistance side-effect. Its worth noting that these could increase personal attributes by two or even three points, which was similar to the Attribute Fruits. At present, a single Attribute Fruit could sell for over a thousand doomsday coins but was hard to come by, so these Gene Modification Liquids quickly became hot commodities as soon as they appeared on the market. The revenue of ten thousand Doomsday Coins in a flash made Song Jian somewhat wistful. He began to wonder where the monsters in the Zeus Shield Tower had gone. If he could wipe out all of them, maybe it would mean tens of thousands more Doomsday Coins in the bank. With this revenue, Song Jians Doomsday Coin count had risen above fifteen thousand, enough to make him something of a minor tycoon with every step he took now filled with confidence. Most common players, even if they constantly economized and hoarded Doomsday Coins, probably only had two or three thousand at most. Many more lived hand to mouth, with less than a hundred coins to their names. Even some of the smaller Guilds had less capital than Song Jian. Just then, Song Jian received a message from Li Keer. He hadnt heard from the girl in quite a while and was curious how she was doing, whether she had found a job, and what her current level was. Keer, do you need something? Song Jian opened a private chat channel and asked. Brother Jian, come to Song Gong River quickly. There is a Rock BOSS here and its tough. I cant beat it on my own, come help me! came Li Keers alarmed exclamation and some intense fighting sounds over the private chat channel. Song Gong River? Send me your exact location, Im on my way! replied Song Jian, his eyebrows knitted in concentration. Li Keer sent the coordinates to Song Jian who saw that it was located only about six kilometers away from his Manor Castle. Dont panic, hold out a little longer, Ill be there soon! Song Jian hung up the call, summoned his motorcycle and set off towards the coordinates Li Keer had sent him. As he left his territory, Song Jian noticed a new structure rising on his land: a tall chimney billowing out thick smoke. Half of the building was a huge furnace with NPC employees constantly feeding fuel into it. Before long the furnace was roaring to life. Is this a Forging Room? Song Jian, squinting, identified this distinctly odd structure. If a player chooses to learn the Forging Trade, they would need a Forging Room to create items and improve their forging skills. However, building your own Forging Room was not an easy task. It was not just expensive, but the land it occupied rivaled that of a safe house, so few players could afford to build their own Forging Rooms. As such, the solution for many was to rent. George, the butler, saw an opportunity here and decided to invest in building a Forging Room on Song Jians territory to rent out to other players for a profit. Song Jian had pretty much handed over all the management of his territory to his Housekeeper, George. He didnt feel he had the talent or the capability to manage it as well as the NPC, who had shown utter loyalty since he got him. They had even achieved a Great Trust intimacy level, just one level short of Adoration. Therefore, Song Jian was very comfortable entrusting George with the management. Song Gong River was a level 15 monster zone. It was not far away and took Song Jian just a little over ten minutes to arrive by motorbike. At this point, by the riverbank, a creature covered in a thickly armored shell C resembling a giant turtle was engaged in an intense fight with Li Keer. Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast Chapter 293: Rock Tortoise Beast Translator: 549690339 | The Song Gong River cut across the entire Doomsday City with many monsters lurking along its shore. Li Keer currently stood in the area where the level 15 monster Mutant Rock Tortoise resided. Though the Mutant Rock Tortoise had high defenses, it moved slowly, making it an ideal target for a ranged fighter like Li Keer to kite around. At this time, Li Keer, donned in vine armor and wielding an even more exquisite looking silver crossbow, left a beautiful trail of scattered silver lights in her wake as she moved. Keer! Song Jian shouted from afar. By now, Li Keer had completed her main job quest, but Song Jian still couldnt figure out what job she had become. He guessed she was some kind of ranged fighter, perhaps an archer. Little Brother Song Jian, hurry over! This giant tortoise is so tough. Ive been hitting it for over half an hour! Li Keer brightened noticeably at the sight of Song Jian, a radiant smile plastering her face. Without wasting any time, Song Jian tightly gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the level 15 elite BOSS, the Mutant RockTortoise Beast. Broken Wing Dance! In a dazzling flash, Song Jian sprinted forward and brutally hacked at the Mutant Rock Tortoise with his blood-red longsword. -45 -48 A pair of damage figures, both below fifty, popped up over the Rock Tortoises head. Caught off guard, Song Jian looked on, slightly baffled. His current attacks C even on a 20-level lord-level BOSS in Jinyang Lake C should yield higher damage than this. Launching the third strike of Broken Wing Dance, Song Jian vaulted high into the air to deliver a fierce chop onto the Mutant Rock Tortoise Beast; Boom! A powerful wave of energy erupted from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. However, the beast was hardly affected. Far from being lifted off the ground, the tortoises massive limbs didnt even shift. This giant tortoise is really tough to crack! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Yeah, its super tough. Otherwise, I wouldnt have bothered you, Little Brother Song Jian! Li Keer responded vigorously with an adorable nod. Despicable humans! The Rock Tortoise Beast roared in fury, stomping on the ground and sending a ripple of energy wave in all directions, causing the earth to ripple like water and send up waves of dust. With a powerful leap, Song Jian flung a Weakness Potion at the Rock Tortoise Beast while in mid-air. The beast had formidable defenses, but the Weakness Potion could reduce them by 35%- It was the perfect tool against high-defense monsters. Bang! The potion shattered beneath the Rock Tortoise Beast, shrouding the mountain-sized beast in a grey mist before slowly dissipating, leaving a grey hue on its body. Whoa! With a startled exclamation, Li Keer lost her footing and was thrown into the air. Seeing this, Song Jian expedited his attacks, intending to divert the tortoises aggression from Keer to himself. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian threw all his skills at the Rocky Tortoise Beast in one fell swoop, causing an instantaneous explosion of damage. The beast, which had just lunged at Li Keer, suddenly paused. Its eyes glowed blood red, and it turned its head, roaring at Song Jian. Boom, boom, booin Like a heavily armoured truck, the Rocky Tortoise Beast charged towards Song Jian. The power of the Spiritual Sword Control Technique remained unabated. Even though it didnt cause the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast to writhe in pain like those mentally deficient genetic zombies, it caused the beast to completely lose its sanity, becoming even more violent and wanting to tear the annoying human in front of it into pieces. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Rocky Tortoise Beast rushed up to Song Jian, raising its mound-sized forelimb, and stomped heavily towards him. Having been through so many fights, Song Jian wasnt disturbed in the face of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beasts assault. With a thought, he immediately displayed the Sword Shadow Step, swiftly moving to the side of the Rocky Tortoise Beast, evading its tramping attack. He wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and frantically hacked at the BOSS. Equally not to be outdone, Li Keer swiftly got up after landing, aimed at the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast, and also began a full firepower attack. Various kinds of translucent crossbow bolts, each carrying different types of energies, were fired one after another at the beast. They were so fast that they appeared as a thin continuous line. Time passed quickly. Song Jian fought while constantly drawing the Rocky Tortoise Beasts ire, continually avoiding its attacks. On the other hand, Li Keer focused on aggressive, carefree offence. Half an hour later, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had dropped by one-fifth. To Song Jians annoyance, the recovery rate of this Level 15 elite BOSSS Vitality Points was not slow. Its Vitality Points recovered by eighty or ninety points every few seconds. If the damage wasnt sufficient, it would not even be able to surpass the BOSSS restoration rate, let alone defeat the BOSS. Compared to other ordinary elite bosses, the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast could recover more than seven hundred Vitality Points a minute, essentially negating the damage of two or three of Song Jians skill attacks. If it werent for the potent Weakness Potion, they would probably have been unable to drain even one-fifth of its Vitality Points in half an hour. After fighting with high efficiency for more than half an hour, a trace of fatigue appeared on Song Jians face. At this moment, he had to avoid continuously not only to dodge but also launch frantic attacks. The high-intensity battle was quite draining, and if he wasnt careful, he could be attacked by the BOSS. Time passed by every second, and the Vitality Points of the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast slowly decreased. Now that they had gotten used to its rhythm of attack, killing it was just a matter of time. Little Cheap Brother, Im almost out of Spirit Points! Li Keer suddenly shouted from afar. Having been fighting for over an hour, Song Jian recognised that this was a war of attrition. So, he had very strictly controlled his spirit consumption. But now he was left with less than a third of his Spirit Points, not even enough to cast Eye Killing. Considering that Li Keer had managed to hold out until now, Song Jian was feeling quite pleased already. Then keep attacking it normally! Song Jian replied, simultaneously summoning the Black Dragon Hatchling with a wave of his hand. Although Li Keers normal attack damage was not bad, it was of no use against this massive Rocky Tortoise Beast. Each attack could only inflict a few tens of points of damage C even the BOSSS self-healing speed was faster than this. The difference was even more stark without Song Jians assistance. When the Black Dragon Hatchling appeared, it let out a dragons roar, but the mutated Rocky Tortoise Beast appeared to completely ignore its Dragon Might. Its attacks did not weaken in the least, which made the Black Dragon Hatchling quite furious. Dont you even respect me, a high-level beast?! The Black Dragon Hatchling blew a breath of hot Dragon Breath at the mutated Rocky Tortoise, but it was blocked by its heavy rock shell, leaving only a burnt trace. However, the real damage inflicted was very limited. At this moment, the Rocky Tortoise Beasts Vitality Points had fallen by two- fifths, almost half. Suddenly, it took a deep breath and let out an angry roar. In the circle with a radius of around ten meters around its body, basketball-sized rocks appeared in the air. The surface of these rocks was burning with raging flames. At the Beasts roar, these hundred fiery rocks, like a meteor rain, heavily dropped to the ground, leaving a long tail flame. Damn it, such a terrifying group attack skill? Song Jians face changed drastically, unable to flee from the attack range, he could only resist it. For a time, explosions echoed around, engulfing Song Jian entirely. Chapter 294: Upgrade Chapter 294: Upgrade Translator: 549690339 | Faced with the sudden onslaught from the BOSS, Li Keers face changed dramatically. She was six or seven metres away from the BOSS when she detected something was wrong and immediately used a skill resembling teleportation to quickly escape the attack range. However, Song Jian wasnt as fortunate. By the time Li Keer reacted, Song Jian was already swallowed by an explosion. Little Brother Jian Li Keer was scared out of her wits, standing paralyzed in place, even forgetting to attack. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pfft, pfft~ Song Jian ran out from the smoke and dust, his face covered in soot, looking totally dishevelled. That previous big move had resulted in him getting hit by at least three burning rocks; his Vitality Points lost more than half instantly. If it werent for his current high Vitality Points, he might have been killed in one strike. After the big move, Song Jian still had an adverse Burned status, losing thirteen Vitality Points per second for eight seconds. Is the release speed of this big move so fast that it doesnt even give me time to respond? Song Jian couldnt help but quip. If there was a team, one move would wipe out more than half of us. After releasing the big move, the mutated tortoise beast looked visibly tired. It curled up its four limbs and lay down by the river bank, partially exposing its head. Song Jians eyes brightened and he rushed over without waiting for his Vitality Points to fully recover. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Broken Wing Dance! In an instant, the BOSS had several damage numbers of over a hundred floating above its head, and Fatigue Status appeared in its status bar. Keer, attack quickly! Seeing Li Keer in a daze at the side, Song Jian quickly called out to her. Okay, alright! Li Keer also had a look of shock on her face. She hadnt expected that the previous big move had no effect on Song Jian. Instead, it made him more aggressive and his damage had greatly increased. At that moment, a massive projection of a Desert Scorpion Beast appeared out of thin air and joined the attacking team. Under the onslaught of the team, by the time the BOSSS fatigue state ended, its Vitality Points had already dropped to one third. This fatigue state had at least saved Song Jian half an hours worth of attack time. The ensuing fight reverted back to the previous state of slowly whittling down the opponents Vitality Points. Song Jian had to carefully allocate his skill damage to counter the BOSSS Vitality recovery speed while also being alert for another big move by the BOSS. The Desert Scorpion Beast projection had disappeared and wouldnt reappear in a short time, which greatly reduced Song Jians damage. Song Jian was reluctant to haphazardly use Sword Shadow Step and was always ready to release Immortal Sword Body. The previous big move didnt cause critical hits, but if three critical hits had occurred in one go, it would have directly killed Song Jian. Although the probability was low, he had to remain vigilant. The Weakness Potion was used up quickly, already ten-plus bottles gone since the start. Without the defense reduction from the Weakness Potion, fighting the BOSS would have been even more difficult. When the BOSSS Vitality Points dropped to 15%, it finally launched another big move. This time, Song Jian released Sword Shadow Step and Immortal Sword Body. He charged at the mutated tortoise beast, amidst the falling burning rocks. Hearts Eye! Song Jians eyes sparkled. A giant crimson crosshair continuously scanned the body of the mutated tortoise beast. In no time at all, the crosshair stopped at the beasts left eye, its only weak spot. Sword Finger! Taking advantage of the roaring sound and the spreading smoke and dust, Song Jian withstood several burning rocks, rushed up to the front of the tortoise beast, and stabbed forward with his left index finger. A three-metre-long silver Sword Qi emitted dazzling light, shining brightly even in the smoke and dust. Pff- The dazzling Sword Qi pierced into the left eye of the tortoise beast. Blood sprayed out and a critical hit damage number of over three hundred floated up from the top of the beasts head. Roar~ The tortoise beast let out a crazed roar and raised its head as if preparing another skill. Foot Kick! Song Jian kicked the rocky tortoise beast hard, and his right foot felt as if it had struck a sheet of iron, causing a piercing pain. However, this hit interrupted the rocky tortoise beasts preparation to release its skill. Its roar stopped abruptly, and at that moment, a spinning purple-black fireball fell from the sky, striking the monsters held-high head dead on. Bang! The purple-black fireball exploded on its head in an instant, a wave of purple-black flames engulfed the rocky tortoise beasts massive body. Roar! A young black dragon let out a high roar, a hint of fatigue appearing on its face. Flapping its wings, it flew to Song Jians side. Song Jians attack didnt stop, he directly activated the Rapid Sword skill, drastically increasing his attack speed. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand left a trail of dark red streaks in the air, slashing fiercely onto the rocky tortoise beast. Fast, fast, fast! Song Jians attack speed seemed to break through the sky, even creating illusions in his swing. Taking advantage of the BOSSS fatigue status, he crazily output all his skills, dumping all of them onto the BOSS. -89 -96 -102 A string of damage numbers sprang from the BOSSS head. The mutated rocky tortoise beast, having fallen into a state of fatigue, seemed to sense its imminent death. Panic flashed in its eyes, but at this point, it couldnt move at all and could only passively receive a lot of damage. 3,2,1 The fatigue state ended, and the mutated rocky tortoise beast suddenly stood up, glared fiercely at Song Jian, and headed towards the Song Gong River. Shoot, its trying to run! Song Jian was alarmed and quickly checked his status. At this time, his spirit points had just recovered to 54%. Without wasting any more time, Song Jian immediately used the Eye-beam Kill! His vertical pupil opened, and a silver beam burst out, hitting the mutated rocky tortoise beast in the blink of an eye; Boom, boom, boom A series of explosions sounded on the rocky tortoise beasts body. Huge chunks of rock fell from it. Finally, with a miserable cry, it fell down on the ground, not even six meters away from the Song Gong River, turning into a pile of giant rubble. A golden light burst from the young black dragon, theexperience gained from defeating the rocky tortoise beast helped it level up, turning it into a level ten elite BOSS. The leveled-up black dragon let out an excited roar and even without Song Jians command, it entered the pet space by itself and started sleeping deeply. Song Jian was surprised and immediately checked the pets attributes. Finding no anomalies except for the deep sleep, he let out a sigh of relief and closed the pet interface. The experience from a level fifteen elite BOSS was plentiful, but not enough for Song Jian to level up again, it only increased his experience bar by 8%. Thats amazing, Brother Jian is amazing! Li Keer exclaimed excitedly and ran towards Song Jian. Song Jian smiled faintly, resisting the fatigue, he pulled Li Keer and walked towards the rocky tortoise beast; Chapter 295: Mineral Seed Chapter 295: Mineral Seed Translator: 549690339 Having defeated the enormous Rock Turtle Beast BOSS, Song Jian began to search through the pile of rubble. Although this Rock Turtle Beast BOSS was only a level 15 elite, its power was comparable to a level 20 elite BOSS. Even a well-organized team would struggle to kill it without strong DPS and an MT to hold its aggro. They might even end up exhausting their supplies and getting wiped out. Therefore, the items dropped by this BOSS would surely be much better than those of an ordinary level 15 elite BOSS; Song Jian was quite looking forward to it. Wow, not bad! It actually dropped a silver-quality shield! This can definitely be sold for a high price. Those warring alliances might even fight each other bloody over it, Song Jians eyes sparkled with delight. Rock Turtle Shield (Silver), Shield, Equip effect: Defense +10, defense rate +34%, strength +2, constitution +3, vitality points +200. Special effect: Boulder Fortitude (active), instant cast, increases self-defense by 30 after activation, reduces 25% of attack damage, reflects 10% of melee damage, self-immobility for 5 seconds; Equip requirement: 10 points in strength; Equip level: 15; Can be removed from the game: No Even among silver equipment, such stats were considered exceptional. Equipping it greatly increased ones defense, and vitality points were boosted by 260. Most level 10 players probably didnt even have that many vitality points. As for the 10 points in strength required, that should be easy for anyone in a close range defense profession to meet. As strength and constitution were core stats for them, they would spare no expense in increasing them. Apart from the shield, the BOSS also dropped a pet egg, a few pieces of dark iron ore, and an oblong grey stone the size of a fist, pulsating like a heart. Pet Egg C Rock Turtle Beast, after hatching, a level 1 elite Rock Turtle Beast pet will be obtained. Vitality 500/500, spirit points: 100/100, characteristics: ultra-defense, ultra-recovery, skills: taunt, reflect damage; pet description: this pet carries a trace of Black Tortoise bloodline, immune to intimidation from all creatures, purification of the bloodline can enable the pet to evolve. This pet egg is nice; a Rock Turtle Beast is a natural MT! Song Jian said, surprised. Turning to Li Keer, he asked, Keer, youre a long-range profession player. With this pet to tank for you, itll be much easier for you to level up. Do you want it? Li Keer frowned slightly, glancing at the BOSS that was now a pile of rubble and the dusty pet egg in Song Jians hand. After hesitating for a while, she finally nodded and reluctantly took the pet egg. Hatch! Li Keer immediately hatched the pet egg. A burst of light radiated from the pet egg, and more light shot out from within. In no time, countless rays of light enveloped the entire pet egg. With a crack, a mini-rock turtle appeared in Li Keers palm. Its so ugly! Li Keer complained. Take good care of it. Its a pet with a Black Tortoise bloodline. It might evolve into a divine beast someday! Song Jian consoled. Little Purple, come out and meet your new buddy! Li Keer raised her hand, and a jade-purple pet appeared above her head. This pet was Li Keers first, and it used to be the size of a palm. Now, it had grown to the size of a soccer ball and reached level 10. Unfortunately, although it looked pretty, it was just an ordinary quality pet, incomparable to the elite BOSS born Rock Turtle Beast pet. However, it was clear that Li Keer favored Little Purple over the Rock Turtle. The small Rock Turtle scrambled restlessly on Li Keers hands, making weak cries towards her. Li Keer seemed quite experienced, quickly taking out a finger-thick strip of meat from her inventory and holding it to the Rock Turtle Beasts mouth. The Rock Turtle Beast swallowed it in one bite. After several pieces of meat were fed to it, the Rock Turtle Beast warmed up to Li Keer and kept rubbing its head against her palm. Hehe, tickles! Li Keer laughed, then put the Rock Turtle Beast on the ground. The palm-sized Rock Turtle closely followed her, looking fearful and pitiful. Song Jian smiled faintly, his gaze falling on the remaining ore and the stone that resembled a beating heart. The ore was ordinary dark iron ore, a type of forging material that could also be used in the manufacture of engineering instruments. However, the pulsating stone seemed peculiar. Mineral Seed (Special), can be planted; Use effect: plant this item in the Spirit Field, and theres an 85% chance of harvesting 10 random 1st to 3rd rank ores, a 50% chance of harvesting 3rd to 5th rank ores, a 30% chance of harvesting 6th to 7th rank ores, a 10% chance of harvesting an 8th rank ore, and a 1% chance of harvesting a 9th rank ore! Planting time: 6 hours; Planting requirement: occupies two Spirit Field spaces; Item description: This item cannot be moved after planting, and after 300 hours, it will form a small ore mother, increasing production! This thing is quite good! Though the yield is a bit low. Song Jian looked curiously at the inconspicuous Mineral Seed. With this item, it was like having a small mine! To other players, this item might seem a bit useless. Besides occupying two Spirit Field spaces, it only produces ten ores every six hours. If you were to mine ores in a mine instead, even a beginner miner could gather dozens or even hundreds of times more ores in six hours. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, players levels are low, and they dare not venture into the subway station to mine. However, as time passes, and players levels and strength increase, allowing them to safely enter and exit subway stations, the usefulness of the Mineral Seed would decline even further. By then, it might be more beneficial to use the two Spirit Field spaces for planting other things. It still has some value at this stage; Ill take it back and plant it to give it a try! Song Jian thought to himself. Keer, Im taking this Mineral Seed! Song Jian showed her the Mineral Seed and said. Li Keer glanced at the grey Mineral Seed and waved her hand nonchalantly. Take it, take it! She looked down at the small Rock Turtle closely following her and muttered, If I had known the spoils were these dusty items, I wouldnt have come to fight this BOSS. I dont like any of them! Neither of us can use this shield, lets sell it at the auction house and split the Doomsday Coins! Song Jian glanced at the silver-quality shield and said. He estimated that the silver-quality shield would be worth at least 5,000 Doomsday Coins. If several battling alliances competed for it, it wouldnt be surprising if the price exceeded 10,000 coins. Alright, big brother Song Jian, weve finished fighting the BOSS, so Im leaving. Bye! Li Keer waved at Song Jian and then summoned a red warhorse. She rode off on the warhorse and soon disappeared from Song Jians sight. Hey, I was going to say Before Song Jian had a chance to speak, Li Keer had already run far away. Shaking his head helplessly, Song Jian collected the items and rode his motorcycle towards his Manor Castle. Chapter 296 - 296 Shadow District Chapter 296: Shadow District Translator: 549690339 | Back at his Manor Castle, Song Jian immediately cleared two Spirit Fields and planted the Mineral Seeds, then instructed someone to guard it, collecting every six hours. Since the types of ores produced were random, although the quantities werent large, there was a great variety. Song Jian even allocated a large room to serve as a warehouse specifically for storing the ores produced by the Mineral Seeds. After setting everything in order, Song Jian went to the auction house and put his Silver quality Rock Turtle Shield up for auction, starting the bid at five thousand Doomsday Coins and a buyout price of twenty thousand Doomsday Coins. Inspecting his inventory, Song Jian saw a Damaged Fire God Battle Flag, a two-handed weapon that could summon two Fire Element Elves to assist in battle. However, the slot it occupied was already taken by the Fifth Middle School Flag he had equipped C a piece of gear that was more powerful and capable of evolution. He didnt have the heart to discard it. Considering the circumstances, it seemed that he would have to sell the Damaged Fire God Battle Flag for some Doomsday Coins instead. Just as Song Jian was about to pick up the Damaged Fire God Battle Flag to place it in the auction house, he unexpectedly received a system prompt: System: Your weapon Fifth Middle School Flag meets its evolution requirements. The system detects you have the evolutionary helper, Damaged Fire God Battle Flag. Do you want to consume the Damaged Fire God Battle Flag to evolve the Fifth Middle School Flag? It met the evolution requirements? How? What are the requirements? Song Jian was dumbfounded, not understanding what was happening. Nonetheless, he knew to evolve his School Flag so he immediately selected that option; A flash of white light, the Fire God Battle Flag disappeared from his inventory, and a layer of red flames ignited on the Fifth Middle School Flag in his equipment slot. The gear was now sealed with a progress bar beneath that would take about three hours to complete the evolution. Without the attribute bonuses from his school flag, Song Jians power took a slight hit. However, it didnt matter. In three hours, once the evolution was complete, the school flag would definitely be even more formidable. Closing his equipment window and preparing to leave, he suddenly heard a bystander exclaim, Damn, such a strong shield, and someones selling it?! Have they gone mad! What shield? Where? Let me see! Were short of a shield in our alliance C is it of Blue quality? another person promptly circled around upon hearing his words. Oh my God, its a Silver quality shield! I must notify our leader! With this shield, wouldnt the Underground Fight Clubs dungeon be a piece of cake Damn, the starting price is five thousand Doomsday Coins, and its already increased to seven thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins now, have people gone mad?! Our leader has given me an order C we must win this shield no matter what it costs. Ten thousand Doomsday Coins, hmph, lets see who dares to bid higher! Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected the auction house would go haywire over a Silver quality shield in just a few minutes. In Doomsday City, there are dozens of alliances. The price had already reached thirteen thousand Doomsday Coins within minutes. Song Jian felt a pang of regret. The buyout price he set was too low. Going by this speed, someone might really buy it out. Once an auctioned item is sold, it cannot be withdrawn. Even if Song Jian wanted to buy it back with his own money, it wouldnt be possible. He could only watch as the price of his shield steadily increased. Fortunately, when the price reached fifteen thousand Doomsday Coins, the number of bidders sharply decreased, and the increments of each bid also significantly dropped. It seemed like no result would be reached in a short while. Song Jian smirked and headed out of the auction house, setting off for the level 15 monster area to level up. Song Jian was only half a step away from level 15. The piece of leather armor in his inventory had been sitting quietly for quite some time now. He was eager and couldnt wait to put it on. In Doomsday City, there were quite a few level 15 monster zones. Song Jian chose the nearest one, the Shadow District. The Shadow District was dangerous with invisible Assassin class Zombies everywhere and it had the most roaming NPCs. Many level-i professional players loved to hunt monsters here. On the one hand, they could drop an Assassin classs core Stealth Skill Book. On the other hand, they might get lucky and recruit the NPCs here as Followers. However, only those players confident in their own abilities would dare to venture mto this region. Many players would be stripped of all their belongings and equipment before getting discarded like a dead pig soon after entering the area. Song Jian chose to level up here mainly because the monsters here provided 30% more Experience Points than those of the same level in other areas, and it was the closest to the auction house. As for the monsters here being able to turn invisible, to Song Jian, who owned a Snakes Pupil auxiliary equipment, it was nothing. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian went through a filthy alley and into the Shadow District. Upon entering, he couldnt help but frown. Everything in front of him made him feel like he had stepped into a slum. The area was full of decrepit old houses, sewage everywhere, and the air was filled with a faint stench. As soon as he entered, he could clearly sense several malicious gazes assessing him up and down. These gazes were filled with greed and malice, like wild animals in the dark examining their prey, making him very uncomfortable. Walking down the road, mysterious figures appeared on both sides from time to time. Some were rugged and brutal, looking like street thugs, while others were completely wrapped in black hoods, even hiding their names and attributes. Song Jian cautiously watched his surroundings, wary of every creature he could see. Just then, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine. A gust of wind came from behind his head, and a sharp blade suddenly appeared mid-air, stabbing towards Song Jians back of the head. Spinning around, he flicked his left index finger, and a silver Sword Qi emerged with a dazzling light, illuminating the dimly-lit street around him; What appeared before Song Jian was a hunched semi-transparent figure. His right hand gripped tightly onto a dagger made of bone, thrusting it towards Song Jian. Thud! The figures bone dagger had struck Song Jian in the chest, colliding against his Zombie Overlord Chestplate, emitting a metallic clang. A damage count of over thirty floated over Song Jian, while his Sword Finger had swept across the figures shoulder, leaving behind a bone-deep wound. LV15 Mad Assassin Zombie (Normal), Vitality Points: 910/1100, Spirit Points: 300/300, Specialty: Bloodlust, Skills: Stealth, Deathblow. Upon inflicting damage, the Assassin Zombie, whose figure had gradually materialized, had blood-red eyes. Its entire face twisted into a grotesque shape as it made a hoarse growl from its mouth. Looking desperate, it charged at Song Jian. Chapter 297: Hidden Mission Chapter 297: Hidden Mission Translator: 549690339 | Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, charging towards the zombie assassin. After three moves, the floating zombie assassin roared wildly, but it was unable to control its own body. Rapid Sword! Song Jians attack speed instantly increased a lot. Even though it was just a basic attack, it created an illusion as if he was using a skill. A series of damage numbers floated up from the zombie assassins head. By the time the zombie assassins floating state ended and its body heavily fell to the ground, its vitality points had reduced to less than half. Then, before it even got up, a transparent psychic sword fiercely slashed towards it. This zombie assassin didnt even notice where the attack was coming from when it suddenly felt a sharp pain followed by the sensation as if its head was in a juicer. It immediately let out a mournful scream that made all the NPCs on the whole street shiver. Oh my, that was brutal! What did you do to that poor zombie assassin to make it scream so horribly? Several NPCs who originally poked their heads out of their doors were suddenly so scared that they shivered and immediately withdrew their heads. With a bang, they closed their doors tightly and hid inside the house, shivering with terror. For irrational monsters, the fear of the psychic sword was not weaker than gene zombies. Watching the zombie assassin rolling on the ground clutching its head, Song Jian didnt even bother using his skills and directly used basic attacks to harvest the remaining vitality points of the monster. With a clear and crisp sound, a skill stone rolled out from under the zombie assassins body. Song Jian picked it up and took a look, a smile appearing on his face. What a great start! The dropped skill stone was the core legacy skill of the assassin, Stealth. An assassin without stealth was like a tiger without claws and teeth, not even as good as a Hello KITI. Almost all professions could bully them. However, assassins who mastered Stealth suddenly became top-notch killers, feared by all other professions. In the auction house, the price of Stealth was consistently high. Some even directly offered 3,000 Doomsday Coins to purchase it but got mocked by a group of people. The price of such core skills was at least 5,000 Doomsday Coins, and they were rarely available. Good luck, the first monster dropped stealth! Song Jians face was filled with a satisfied smile, putting the skill stone into his inventory. He had heard that someone had hunted zombie assassins here for three days and nights without getting Stealth. It really depended on ones luck and face. After killing the zombie assassin, those malicious gazes secretly staring at Song Jian from the shadows all disappeared. Such a ruthless person was not someone they could deal with. Not wanting to wait, Song Jian directly opened his third eye and looked around. Soon, he discovered that there were at least a dozen stealthy zombie assassins wandering aimlessly on the whole street. The names of these zombie assassins were all blood-red, belonging to the actively attacking monsters. Once a player entered their alert range, they would actively attack the players. After opening his vertical pupil, Song Jian charged towards the nearest zombie assassin and struck it out of its stealth state with a single sword swing. Without stealth, the zombie assassin lost many of its powerful first-move skills and could only fight Song Jian head-on like a warrior. However, a zombie assassin that had lost its stealth and first-move skills had a strength barely comparable to a level 10 ordinary melee monster, and it was no match for Song Jian. After a series of skills, Song Jian hadnt even lost a tenth of his vitality points, yet he had already taken down a monster higher in level than himself. Although the experience given by the zombie assassins was not as much as that of gene warriors, they were much easier to kill. Song Jian could even fight three or even four of them simultaneously. His efficiency was somewhat faster than hunting gene warriors. Before long, Song Jian had killed a whole street full of zombie assassins. The mournful screams of the zombie assassins before death occasionally echoed through the entire street. Almost all NPCs hid in their houses, making the whole street deserted and forbidden. Having killed so many zombie assassins, only a pile of cloth and about three hundred Doomsday Coins had dropped, not to mention skill stones, not even a single ordinary material had dropped. However, being able to harvest one stealth skill stone made this monster-killing trip very profitable. Moreover, his level had also increased to 87% of level 14. He would soon reach level 15. At this moment, an old man in a clean white robe, shakily leaning on a walking stick, slowly walked to Song Jian. It was unexpected that an NPC dressed so spotlessly would appear in this street filled with garbage and sewage. There was a feeling of mismatch between this NPC and the environment. Thank you, heaven-sent divine follower, fearless warrior! Expressed the old man gratefully to Song Jian, Thank you for getting rid of the villains on this street. Because of these infected ones, we havent been able to leave our houses for a long time! Song Jian sneered in his heart. All the NPCs on this street were not originally from the Shadow District. The original inhabitants of the city were few and far between. Most of them appeared in the city only after the players showed up and under the arrangement of the systems divine will. This old mans posture as if he was a native of the Shadow District made Song Jian feel disgusted. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its nothing. Its what I must do! With an air of righteousness, Song Jian had naturally learned how to talk with these NPCs after being in the game for so long. He just needed to follow their lead to possibly get some side missions or even hidden missions. Moreover, it was obvious that the appearance of this old man was a kind of hidden reward for killing all the zombie assassins in the entire street. He must be able to benefit from this old man. Fearless warrior, I am the speaker of this district. In the depths of the Shadow District, there is a hidden library. However, this library has now been occupied by demons. I wonder if you could help us drive away the demons there so that the children here can learn some knowledge? The old man looked at Song Jian with hope in his cloudy eyes. Children? Are there any children here? Song Jian muttered in his heart. The whole street was full of adults, and he had not seen any trace of children. System: Do you accept the hidden quest Clean the Library? Of course, I am willing to accept this mission! Regardless of the complaints, the quest had to be accepted. The completion evaluation of the main quest was not only related to this but also the generous rewards of side quests. Please follow me, warrior! After Song Jian accepted the quest, a glimmer of light flashed in the old mans eyes, and he walked towards the depths of the Shadow District with the help of his walking stick. Chapter 298: Mutated Soul Body Chapter 298: Mutated Soul Body Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian followed the old man, heading towards the end of the Shadow District. Along the way, virtually all the NPCs in the houses began to whisper amongst themselves. Some even peeked out from the gaps of their doors. Another one So powerful, maybe he can Hes our, hopefully he can Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whispers drifted into Song Jians ears. He couldnt make out what they were discussing, but clearly, it revolved around the task he had accepted. Cough cough- The old man suddenly coughed, glancing towards the houses on either side. His previously murky eyes now held a hint of sharpness, silencing the whispers around them as silence was restored. Warrior, this way, the library is just ahead! The old man looked frail, as if he might collapse at any moment. Song Jian nodded, becoming a little more cautious. It seems this hidden task of cleaning the library is not as simple as I thought Song Jian privately mused. Soon, led by the old man, Song Jian arrived in front of a dilapidated building. The building looked like a three-story country house, with much of the exterior paint already corroded and stripped off, revealing the blue bricks underneath. The surroundings were littered with rubbish and fallen leaves. It didnt seem anyone had cleaned up in a long time. Nobody has approached this place for a long time since demons have occupied it the old man sighed, Warrior, the demons are in the library. You must kill them all and restore the peace here! Song Jian nodded, not saying a word as he headed straight towards the library. The old man, leaning on his cane, stood by the door, his eyes following Song Jian until he disappeared inside the library. At that moment, a beam of slanted sunlight cast a shadow. The old mans shadow became distorted, appearing much taller and covered with sharp spines, even two curved horns appeared on his head. Quickly, the sunlight shifted, and the old mans shadow gradually disappeared, as though what just occurred was only an illusion. Song Jian entered the library alone. He looked around at the dust-covered tables and books, the thick layer of dust on the shelves indicating they had been untouched for decades. Instead of a library, it resembled a haunted house. Just then, a translucent Soul Body appeared from the corridor next to the bookshelf. On seeing Song Jian, it roared, Blasphemer, all you invaders will die! The semi-transparent Soul Body wore heavy plate armor and held a double-handed sword, much like a knight from the medieval times. -LV15 Mutated Soul Body (Normal), Vitality Points: 1900/1900, Spirit Points: 500/500, Traits: Ethereal Body, Skills: Slash, Leap Slash, Holy Light Slash Ethereal Body? Song Jian frowned. This name reminded him of a Soul Body monster he encountered before, except that monsters ability was called Void. Looking at the status bar, indeed, the Ethereal Body trait offered a 60% reduction in physical damage. Physical attacks likely wouldnt be of much use against this monster. If Song Jian were a mage, hunting this monster would undoubtedly be exciting. Regardless, Song Jian wasnt out of options. He pulled out a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine and applied it. Instantly, a flicker of burning flame appeared on his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The Fire Lizard Medicine imbued the attack with fire property. Coupled with Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi, dealing with this kind of Soul Body monster was quite simple. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An invisible long sword materialized above Song Jians head. As he swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the invisible sword also swooped towards the Mutated Soul Body. Swish swish swish- A series of damages exceeding 200 points floated above the Mutated Soul Bodys head. The Spirit Sword damage was incredibly high, and almost every strike resulted in double critical hit damage. The Mutated Soul Body couldnt even close the distance to Song Jian, passively absorbing the endless pain the Spirit Sword awarded. Boom! As the three-second mark hit, Song Jian made the Spirit Sword explode, inflicting over 300 points of vitality point damage to the Mutated Soul Body yet again. Just one skill brought the Mutated Soul Bodys vitality points to below one thousand. This is even easier than the zombie assassins! Song Jian brandished the blazing long sword, applying other sword skills as he dashed towards the Mutated Soul Body. The Mutated Soul Body wailed continuously. It didnt even manage to use any skills before Song Jian exterminated it. A heavy sigh sounded as the Mutated Soul Body clasped its hands together. The armor across its body fell off piece by piece. The double-handed sword also disappeared. Finally, only a simple cloth robe remained. A beam of white light descended from above the deceased Mutated Soul Bodys head, sucking it into mid-air, where it vanished. All that remained was a gray orb burning with a white flame. Mutated Soul Seed (White): Consumable, increases Holy damage by 30 points, lasts 30 seconds. The effect can be stacked up to 100 times. Song Jian collected the Mutated Soul Seed. Although it was engulfed in a white flame, it didnt feel hot at all. This item would be most effective against specific monsters. After a glance, Song Jian stowed it in his inventory. Song Jian began roaming the library, hunting all the monsters inside. Do Soul Bodies also count as demons? And these Soul Bodies seem no different from humans, so they shouldnt be demons. Then where are the demons the old man from the district mentioned? Song Jian mused, becoming more curious about this hidden task he was given. Soon, a Mutated Soul Body rushed towards Song Jian from behind a row of bookshelves. They began to fight. In less than three minutes, Song Jian killed the monster. The Experience Points gained were handsome, and the Mutated Soul Body dropped another Mutated Soul Seed. Song Jian paid it no mind, picked it and stashed it in his inventory. In this manner, Song Jian began searching the first floor of the small building. In just over half an hour, he had searched the entire first-floor library and killed over thirty Mutated Soul Bodies. His Experience Points were at 93% at level 14. Moreover, oddly enough, besides the Soul Seed, these Mutated Soul Bodies had no other loot. All of them dropped a Soul Seed, and these Soul Seeds could be stacked. At this point, Song Jian had amassed thirty-nine Mutated Soul Seeds in his inventory. After combing through the first floor, as Song Jian approached the stairs to the second floor, he spotted a book emitting a faint white glow on a tilted bookshelf. Whats this? It seems like something I can pickup Song Jian couldnt resist walking toward the book. Chapter 299 - 299 Sacred Parry Chapter 299: Sacred Parry Translator: 549690339 | The bookshelf had been knocked over, leaning against the library wall and covered in dust. Beneath the thick layer of dust, a book was faintly emitting a white light. If Song Jian hadnt observed carefully, it would have been easy to overlook this book and proceed directly to the second floor. In the game, items worth searching for had their own white light, even those with miscellaneous attributes. If there was no visible glow, it indicated that the item had no value, and players didnt need to waste time and energy checking each one. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For instance, there were hundreds or even thousands of books in this library. If each one were to be searched individually, it would waste too much time and energy. Therefore, most of the books without glow were worthless. Even if they were picked up and skimmed, the words on them were blurry and offered no benefit to the players. Song Jian stepped forward, dusted off the thick layer of dust, and picked up this book. Is this a diary? Havier must be the owner of this diary Song Jian casually flipped through it to find out that it was a diary of a low-level Priest named Havier, which recorded sporadic trivial things. May 18, the whole temple seems to be in a state of restlessness today, even the Red Cloak Priest doesnt have a smile on his face. I feel as if something big is going to happen May 21, today Vilanelle taught us the Sacred Prayer Skill. Vilanelle taught very well and had great patience. I spent more than an hour to grasp it. Im really stupid. The Sacred Prayer Skill is a necessary skill for the Dawn Priest. Perhaps in the future, I can also become a Dawn Priest. To prevent forgetting, Id better record the prayer while I remember it June 2, man-eating monsters have appeared in the city, the bishop told us that this is a devil invasion of the human world. It is the test of God, if we fail, the doomsday will come, everyone is terrified June 9, today Sofia Holy Knight gathered us and told us that it is becoming more and more dangerous outside. Maybe one day we will also take up arms and fight with those monsters. Sofia Holy Knight taught us a life-saving skill, Sacred Parry. This skill can allow us to escape from the threat of death once, I must record it in detail and strive to master it soon July 19, More and more people are starting to leave the city. Fewer and fewer believers come to the temple to pray. This morning, Karl told me that he heard strange voices talking to him in the library, he is scared July 29, The roaring sounds of the monsters outside are too loud, I cant sleep at all. I can only get up and pray to the deities to save us. The companions around me are starting to become more and more strange. They seem like strangers nowIn the middle of the night, there is a voice whispering by my ear, I cant hear it clearly, but it makes me feel comfortable, so comfortable September 3, Today Karl asked me to accompany him to the library. He said he had something to tell me. I wonder what he needed to tell me in the library. Karl is becoming stranger and stranger The diary ended here. This man named Havier must have encountered danger in the library, perhaps killed by a demon. Closing the diary, Song Jian sighed. From this diary, Song Jian gleaned a lot of information about the situation before the doomsday catastrophe. However, he did not find the temple mentioned in Haviers diary here. All he found was a library that had been abandoned for who knew how many years. This library could possibly be the one described in Haviers diary, but according to Haviers description, this library should be part of a temple. It was curious how it ended up in the Shadow District. Just then, the diary, which had been emitting white light, began to slowly break down into tiny sparkling white dots and float into the air after Song Jian read it. In just a short while, the diary vanished completely, as if it had never existed. Song Jian also received two prompts. System: You have read Haviers Diary, it gave you the method to practice the Sacred Prayer Skill. The system detected that you are not a long-range magic class, this method of practice has been removed; System: You have read Haviers Diary, it gave you the method to practice the Sacred Parry. The system detected you as a melee class Sword Controller, meet the conditions to practice this skill. You started to comprehend the method to practice Sacred Parry. Soon, a progress bar appeared in front of Song Jians eyes, slowly moving forward. In this state, Song Jian didnt dare to move. The text of Sacred Parry appeared in his mind. Five minutes passed, the progress bar finally reached the end. The system prompted Song Jian that he had mastered the skill Sacred Parry. Looking at the first system prompt, Song Jian felt a bit disappointed. If only he had come across this diary before accepting his occupation. He would have been able to learn the Sacred Prayer Skill, and might have encountered the occupation of a Dawn Priest, but now he had accepted the role of the Sword Controller, a melee class, he naturally couldnt learn this method of the Priest class skill. However, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to reach the Shadow District, this library, or this diary, had he not accepted his occupation. As a matter of fact, Haviers diary records quite a few skills of the Dawn Priest and the Dawn Paladin, but other skills did not describe clearly, clearly showing that Havier hadnt come across any profound skills, merely learning these skills through observing and chatting with others. Naturally, it wouldnt enable one to comprehend. Only the Sacred Prayer Skill and the Sacred Parry are the skills he himself mastered, therefore they are recorded with detailed practice methods. Though there are tens of thousands of player occupations, they can be roughly divided into ranged and melee; physical and magic. Hence, irrespective of the players occupation, as long as they find Haviers Diary, they can learn a skill from it. Although there was some regret, Song Jians attention was quickly caught by the Sacred Parry skill. Sacred Parry (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After release, it can block the next damage to oneself within the next three seconds, and simultaneously reflects 110% of the damage received into holy damage and attack the opponent; Cooldown Time: 3 minutes; Skill Consumption: 10 Spirit Points, successful parry returns consumption; Equipment Requirements: Melee Weapons. After reading the introduction to Sacred Parry, Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a joyous expression. As expected of a lifesaving divine skill, it could completely dodge the next damage he would receive. It was akin to the legendary divine skill Absolute Defense, if used properly, it could save his life once. What a pity that this skill isnt sword technique, or else I would have completed my main task. Though Song Jian voiced his regret, his expression showed no signs of being disappointed. After carefully searching again, he decided to head to the second floor. Chapter 300: Sacred Spirit Chapter 300: Sacred Spirit Translator: 549690339 1 Upon ascending to the second floor, Song Jian scanned the surrounding area. The second floor looked similar to the first, with several tables and chairs for reading and rows of bookshelves. Many of these wooden desks and shelves were dilapidated and crumbling, with a slight touch turning them into dust. Most of them were toppled over in a haphazard manner, coated with a thick layer of dust. There were also many mutated soul bodies wandering aimlessly around the second floor, passing through any obstructing bookshelves or tables. The appearance of these mutated soul bodies differed greatly from those on the first floor. The ones on the first floor were armored, gripping heavy swords in the form of knights, while the ones here were dressed in white long robes, some clasping a codex in their hands, others holding a short staff, resembling clergy. The number of mutated soul bodies here was higher than on the first floor. After scanning them, Song Jians gaze shifted to the disorderly bookshelves. The Sacred Parry he obtained on the first floor delighted him. He could only hope the second floor would hold similar surprises. Raising the Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow, Song Jian aimed at the closest mutated soul body. Whizz, whizz, whizz- Releasing the crossbows inbuilt three-shot skill, three flaming bolts shot towards the mutated soul body; -12 -8 -3 sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a Sword Controller, the damage Song Jian caused using the Skeleton Crossbow was extremely low. Add to that, the mutated soul bodys inherent 6o% physical damage reduction, if it werent for the crossbows built-in fire damage, it would hardly scratch the enemys defenses. The damaged mutated soul body roared and pounced at Song Jian, stopping three or four meters away from him. The pages of the codex it held began to flip automatically while it started to chant a spell. Immediately, a small cluster of rotating dark clouds appeared above Song Jians head, and a thick bolt of lightning darted down towards him from the cloud. Is this a lightning spell? Song Jian hesitated briefly. In a split second, he executed the newly learned Sacred Parry. Suddenly, Song Jian, with the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in hand, made a charging movement, and a faint golden aura emerged on his bodys surface. Boom! The lightning strike descended right above Song Jians head, but was blocked by the light golden aura on his body surface. MISS The attack was parried, and afterwards, a radiant golden light enveloped Song Jian. A surge of power concentrated on his right hand which held the longsword. In one swift motion, he thrust it forward, a dazzling golden Sword Qi pierced towards the mutated soul body; Bam! With a muffled sound, the golden Sword Qi exploded on the mutated soul bodys chest, immediately causing it to stagger backward, and a damage number of over a hundred points floated above its head. This Sacred Parry skill, is really impressive! Song Jian cracked a slight smile and directly executed the Sword Shadow Step, charging towards the mutated soul body. The mutated soul body, which had been counterattacked by Sacred Parry, revealed a confused look. The scene before its eyes seemed familiar, yet it couldnt recall where it had seen it before. Seeing Song Jian transformed into a shadow and pounced at it, a fierce emotion welled up in its heart, it made a hehe roaring sound, and the flipping speed of the codex in its hand increased. Kick! Song Jian, who had rushed to the front of the mutated soul body, viciously kicked it. The chanting mutated soul body, now resembled as if someone had choked its neck, the spell was abruptly ended, a damage number of over eighty points immediately floated above its head. Sword Silk! Broken Wing Dance! Rapid Sword, activate! After a series of skills, the mutated soul body let out a tragic cry and turned into a soul seed, burning with white flames. Apart from this mutated soul seed, theres no other loot. But the experience is quite high, significantly higher than the level fifteen monsters I fought the day before yesterday. Song Jian thought to himself as he went for another mutated soul body. After spending a little over an hour, Song Jian exterminated all the mutated soul bodies on the second floor. His experience points increased to level fourteen, 98%, and he also harvested over sixty mutated soul seeds. Now, he had over a hundred mutated soul seeds in his bag, unsure of what they were useful for, he decided to stow them away for the time being. After clearing out the monsters on this floor, Song Jian began to meticulously search the books in the shelves, hoping to find a book that could record a skill. After spending about ten minutes perusing over ten rows of shelves, he didnt make any new discoveries, which left Song Jian feeling disappointed. With a sigh, Song Jian continued his journey to the third floor. Upon reaching the third floor, Song Jian found that the third floor was eerily empty, without anything, or so it seemed to be! Song Jian noticed a gigantic magic array etched on the floor of the third floor. The magic array was sketched entirely in a blazing red pigment, resembling fresh blood. Despite the considerable amount of time the place had been abandoned, the magic array looked vivid as if it had just been inscribed. Destroy it, destroy this magic array. Once this magic array is destroyed, you can eradicate the demon here and restore tranquility to the whole block From beside Song Jian, a soft voice suddenly rang out. The voice was full of allure, very pleasant to the ears, and it made people irresistibly want to do as it told. Song Jian looked dazed, stepping forward unconsciously. Suddenly, a refreshing energy surged in his mind freeing him from this bewitching state. Seeing himself less than a meter away from the magic array gave Song Jian a cold sweat. What happened just now? Song Jian opened the system information prompt, and sure enough, he had been tempted by some mysterious power. Fortunately, his inherent skill Thick Skinned came into play rescuing him from this state. Song Jian looked at his taskbar and discovered the original task of eliminating the demon in the library had been modified to Destroy the Magick Array in front of you. This made Song Jian frown. This task was too strange, making him have a vague bad feeling, as if he had been fooled. Just as Song Jian was contemplating whether to cancel the task, the hidden task underwent another change, an update appeared in the task reward column. Originally, the task reward was simply three thousand Doomsday Coins and ten thousand Experience Points. Now, however, it had changed to an item radiating a holy glow. Sacred Spirit? Using it can increase all attributes by two points? Thats amazing! Song Jian couldnt help but widen his eyes, staring at the reward column of this hidden task. Song Jian checked the hidden task once more, fearful that any loophole might lead to a trap. After a long inspection, he finally nodded. As long as he destroyed the magic array in front of him, he could directly receive the Sacred Spirit. It was an amazing object capable of increasing all attributes by two points, and Song Jian was not going to let it slip through his fingers. Taking a deep breath, Song Jian walked up to the magic array, brandishing the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and slashed fiercely at the magic array. Chapter 301: The Seal Chapter 301: The Seal Translator: 549690339 | The decision-maker of the Shadow District, an old man who seemed to be frail and on the brink of death, was standing in front of the library without moving an inch. His face looked somewhat distorted, and his eyes were full of anger. Sacred Spirit, this treasure that I carefully crafted from the souls of ten Dawn Paladins I killed myself, I have to give it to this greedy human, unforgivable Greed is the original sin, the original sin! Damn humans, they can even resist the Demons Voice A little bit more, just a little bit more, as long as I can destroy the Magic Array, I can truly gain freedom. This time it was the closest Go on, with just one sword stroke, the array can be destroyed. Your strength has already gained my approval, and it should be able to destroy this Magic Array that has imprisoned me for more than ten years Freedom, the breath of freedom. I feel like I have already touched it in advance Like a madman, the old man stood in front of the library muttering to himself. The NPCs of the Shadow District slowly approached him and stood silently behind him. They seemed to be waiting for something. Bang! A loud noise came out from the library. The entire library began to shake violently, as if it was about to collapse the next moment. Hahaha, we did it, we succeeded! The old man, dropping his cane, laughed loudly to the sky. His body began to slowly grow bigger. His skin cracked and opened, looking rather terrifying. The NPCs behind him also cried out in fright, and they violently scratched their own skin, as if it was a set of worn-out clothes. They crumbled it up in large chunks and carelessly threw it on the ground. Soon, the old man turned into a three-metre-tall Great Demon with two horns on his head and spikes all over his body. The NPCs behind him became smaller devils, with red faces and ferocious appearances. A golden item flew from the body of the strongest Great Demon, flying towards Song Jian. The demon stared at the golden item, his eyes revealing a sense of pain. The power of the contract must not be defied, any creatures that violate it will be suppressed by the system. Even the Great Demon, dare not resist this mighty power. Besides, this Great Demon has been imprisoned for more than ten years C the reason the Magic Array continues to exist is that it has been constantly absorbing its power to maintain the Magic Array. After more than ten years of power draining, the strength of the Great Demon has plummeted to its lowest point. Boom~ With a loud noise, the whole library collapsed. A human covered in dust emerged, holding a dark red sword in one hand, and in his other hand, held the Sacred Spirit that had flown off the Great Demons body. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thats mine! The Great Demons eyes revealed a greedy look, and it roared: Kill him! The variously shaped small demons behind him roared and charged towards Song Jian. Song Jian looked up, seeing the small demons swarming towards him and was taken aback. How come there were so many monsters in front of him? These small demons were only ordinary monsters of level 15, but their number was so large that even Song Jian couldnt resist them all. Just as Song Jian wanted to escape, a clear girls voice rang out in the air. Disperse all evil, Divine Seal! Song Jian looked up and saw a 17 or 18-year-old girl floating in mid-air in a red robe. Her golden hair was swinging in the wind, in her left hand, she held a Codex emitting golden light, and in her right hand was a Magic Staff almost as tall as her. Priestess? Damn it, how can Dawn Officers appear now, you should have already been exterminated! The Great Demon looked at the girl with fear in his eyes, and roared angrily. The young female Priestess, with a solemn expression, was staring at the small demons below. Disgust appeared in her eyes, countless golden divine words condensed in the air, eventually forming a golden Divine Seal floating in front of her. Suppress! With a stern shout, the golden divine seal flew towards the small demons. As it fell, the originally palm-sized golden divine seal quickly expanded, covering all the small demons. Boom~ There was a shaking explosion. The dust burst out, and the energy spilled over. All the hundreds of small demons were killed instantly. Their bodies turned into plumes of black smoke that dissipated slowly between heaven and earth. The priestess slowly descended from the sky, looking at Song Jian with an unhappy expression. Youve released the demon of the Abyss ahead of time. Otherwise, in a few more years, the Magic Array would have absorbed all its power and completely eliminated it! Im sorry, I was tricked by him too, I thought it was just a regular hidden quest! Song Jian slightly bowed to the girl and apologized, meanwhile, he put the Sacred Spirit into his bag. All demons are adept at deceiving people, and people are all excessively greedy! The Priestess said expressionlessly. Song Jian suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He had noticed a problem with the mission at the end, but for the Sacred Spirit, he ultimately broke the Magic Array and broke all the constraints on the demons. Theres still one Great Demon left, do we need to kill it? Song Jian pointed to a gruesome demon that was more than three meters tall in front of him and asked. The demon in front of him was extremely weak. It was just a level 15 elite BOSS. Song Jian alone was also confident of eliminating it. We cant kill it now. The Priestess shook her head: Its demon origin power has not been fully consumed. No matter how many times it is killed, it can come back to life! Speaking of that, the Codex in the Priestesss left hand started to flip pages automatically, and it started to look alike to the scene when mutated Soul Bodies attacked in the second floor of the library before. Divine Cage, Seal, Suppress! The Priestess swung her Magic Staff with her right hand, pointed it at the Great Demon, and shouted harshly. The Great Demons face suddenly turned ugly. He wanted to turn around and run away, but he was chased down and tightly bound by three golden Chains made up of divine words. The golden divine chains passed through the body of the Great Demon, suppressing its body and soul. Finally, the body of the Great Demon began to petrify from bottom to top. After a short while, it turned into a stone sculpture of a struggling Great Demon bound by three chains. Hahaha, you cant trap me, I wont give up, we will meet again, and by then, it will be the time of your death! A gruesome face appeared on top of the demon stone statue. The face laughed loudly. The words it spoke were full of killing intention, and cold to the bone. It stared at Song Jian with blood-red eyes, as if it wanted to swallow him whole. Chapter 302 - 302 Purchase Chapter 302: Purchase Translator: 549690339 | Staring at the face on top of the demon statue, Song Jian couldnt help but complain: Why do you hate me? Your men werent killed by me, and you werent trapped by me. Injustice has its source, debts have their debtor Just at that moment, Song Jian suddenly felt two ill-intentioned gazes on him. His voice suddenly diminished and he awkwardly rubbed his nose. Having sealed the Great Demon, the Goddess Priestess also showed a hint of fatigue with fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead. Alright, it is now sealed. After a hundred days, the divine text chains will have absorbed all of its Origin Power. At that point, it will perish completely once killed and wont resurrect again. The Goddess Priestess said. What about this statue, do we just leave it here? Song Jian pointed at the ferocious face in the air above the statue and said, Are you sure youve completely sealed it? Thats just the last vestiges of its demonic aura, coalesced together. It will dissipate slowly, theres no need to worry. The Goddess Priestess glanced at Song Jian, The statue can only be left here, but dont worry, if anyone with malicious intent tries to free the demon, the divine text chains sealing the demon will automatically attack, theres no|5]?! Song Jian took a look at the Goddess Priestess. Although her level wasnt high, only around thirty, her strength was extraordinarily formidable. He wondered how she had cultivated her powers. Could it be that the Dawn Priest could evolve into a Dawn Officer in the future? S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Im leaving, stay vigilant! The Goddess Priestess gave Song Jian a meaningful glance before disappearing into the shadows. Stay vigilant? What should I be vigilant about? The Great Demon has been sealed. It cant come out Song Jian found it odd. Right at that moment, Song Jian received two system notifications: System: You have received the Abyss Demons Evil Curse, your Luck -3; System: The Abyss Demon has started looking at you. After a hundred days, the seal of the Abyss Demon will be broken, and it will come looking for you. If you are killed by the Abyss Demon, your body will be seized by it! Damn, what the hell, are you crazy! Song Jian couldnt help but swear, Injustice has its source, debts have their debtor. Go find whoever sealed you! Why are you coming after me, do I look like an easy target to you? This Abyss Demon was clearly trying to bully the weak, most likely feeling that it wouldnt be able to defeat the Goddess Priestess. As a result, all its hatred was targeted at Song Jian, especially since Song Jian had taken its Sacred Spirit, it naturally became the Demons priority. In the daytime, the Rune Chains will fully drain the Abyss Demons Origin Power, and it will no longer be able to resurrect. It only needs to be killed once to eliminate it completely. For the Goddess Priestess, this Abyss Demon no longer has the qualifications to be an enemy anymore, so might as well just hand it over to this human in front of her. Song Jian is now cursed by the Abyss Demon and his Luck has decreased by three. This means that the likelihood of triggering any skills with a certain chance will decrease by 3%. The drop rate for defeating monsters will also decrease by 3%, and opening any chest or such drops by 3%. Its truly an unlucky predicament. Only after killing this Abyss Demon can the evil curse be broken. Hence, a battle between Song Jian and the Abyss Demon is inevitable! The grotesque face on the statue of the Abyss Demon continually howled and shouted at Song Jian, but soon dissipated into the air due to a lack of energy. The entire Shadow District went quiet, devoid of a single human figure. Song Jian looked left and right before walking towards the district exit. He went to the auction house and listed the Stealth Skill Stone. Then he checked the silver-grade shield hed put up for auction earlier. It had reached a price of 18,000 Doomsday Coins and seemed to not rise any higher. This price had far exceeded Song Jians initial estimate. Even if he split this with Li Keer, theyd each get close to 10,000 Doomsday Coins. It was a pretty good deal. Now, his bag held more than 15,000 Doomsday Coins. Adding the price of the shield and the stealth skill stone, Song Jians final Doomsday Coins might exceed 30,000. Even the alliances in the city probably didnt have as many Doomsday Coins as Song Jian. Storing this many Doomsday Coins in his bag was a waste, he needed to convert it into his own strength as soon as possible. After using the Sacred Spirit, all of Song Jians stats increased by 2 points. Now, his highest stat was not Strength but Agility. Not counting the additional attributes from the Flame Skeleton Repeating Crossbow and the School Flag, his Agility had already reached 16, and with equipment bonuses, it could reach 19. Even counting the equipment, his Strength was only 16. He was only 2% Experience Points away from reaching level 15. His Sword Finger Skill had the highest proficiency, already reaching 97% at level 2. It seemed that he would spend his next Skill Point on Sword Finger Skill. Song Jian opened the auction interface and started searching. After a long while, Song Jian shook his head. The equipment listed couldnt even compare to what he had, which is why a silver-grade shield could reach such a high price. It seemed that there was a shortage of good equipment. How could anyone put it up for auction when they were using it themselves? Closing the equipment auction interface, Song Jian opened the skill interface. There were even fewer skills listed than equipment, only two pages and just over a dozen skills. These skills were weak. Either they were attack skills with too little damage, had too severe of side effects, or required a special lineage or special weapon. And the prices were high. The cheapest skill started at 5,000 Doomsday Coins. They were just treating the other players like fools. Hence, none of these skills listed had received any bids. They were hanging there alone, waiting to be delisted when the time ran out. The auctioning player would even have to pay a listing fee for this. It was simply a major loss. Next, Song Jian opened the materials interface. This interface was much richer, filled with an array of materials. The most common were wood and stone materials. Since they were so abundant, the prices were very low, only slightly higher than selling to the system store. The rest were various types of ores, which were quite costly, followed by numerous materials dropped by monsters. Cooking, Alchemy, Pharmacy, Blacksmithing, Engineering, all kinds of materials were available. Besides, there were some rare and odd items. Players didnt even know what they were used for. These were classified as special materials by the system and thrown into the auction house, priced ridiculously high, which deterred buyers. Song Jian searched for the materials needed for the high explosive grenades. Surprisingly, he found seven to eight kinds. Although they werent cheap, they saved Song Jian a lot of time and energy, so Song Jian bought them all. He then purchased a large pile of materials needed to make the Self- destructing Robot. In an instant, the over 15,000 Doomsday Coins in his bag was halved, leaving him with less than a thousand. However, once the shield and Stealth Skill Stone were sold, Song Jians purse would be filled again, so he wasnt worried. After buying a huge amount of materials, Song Jian headed towards his Manor Castle. Chapter 303: Modification Chapter 303: Modification Translator: 549690339 | Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian could not wait to start manufacturing Self-destructing Robots. The Self-destructing Robots, being disposable items, can be used all at once. A single robot could cause 200 points of damage, and if ten were used simultaneously, that increased to 2000 points of damage, enough to kill a level-10 elite boss outright. After placing all the materials onto the Engineering Crafting Table, the machine began to operate automatically, subtracting, extracting, fusing, and processing the ores. In no time, Song Jian saw the pieces of the Self-destructing Robots taking shape. Since it was component manufacturing, and Song Jians crafting skill had already increased to level 2, the component crafting was highly successful with minimal failure rates. Nearly seven to eight parts were manufactured before there was a defective one. Having used up all the materials, a large number of parts were produced, and Song Jians crafting skill level also successfully advanced to level 3. Now, it was up to Song Jian to do the assembly. If there were mishaps during assembly, there would be no Self-destructing Robot. Song Jian divided the produced parts into over a dozen piles, and began to install them one by one according to the instructions on the blueprint. After all, this was just a game. It was not as demanding as the real world. Song Jian only needed to assemble the dozen or so parts in order. The process was similar to building a Lego set. Soon, Song Jian had assembled his first Self-destructing Robot. System: You successfully created a Self-destructing Robot, increasing your crafting proficiency by 3 points, leveling experience by 300 points, and likewise obtaining a poor-quality Self-destructing Robot. Song Jian checked it out. The robot he had produced looked dumb, like a toy sold in toy stores for more than ten dollars. Its power was not as great as stated on the blueprint, it could only cause 110 points of damage from a range explosion, almost weak compared to the original version. The first one is just for practice; its already good that I managed to create it, Song Jian shrugged and comforted himself. He didnt expect that assembling the robot himself would yield leveling experience. Prior production of T-11 High-explosive Grenades only increased crafting proficiency, without leveling experience. At the sight of the experience bar, which was only 2% shy of reaching level 15, Song Jians mood immediately improved. Once he assembled the remaining dozen Self-destructing Robots, hed likely get directly promoted to level 15. With the first one as practice, Song Jians mood improved, making his assembling actions quicker and lighter than before. Its as smooth as flowing water, the rhythmic assembly sounds even felt like a pleasing melody. One by one, the Self-destructing Robots were assembled by Song Jian. Starting from the second robot, the power of the Self-destructing Robot had already increased to 200 points. By the fifth and sixth, the quality had become excellent, increasing the power to 250 points. The power difference between the first and the last robot was like heaven and earth. When the last Self-destructing Robot was finally assembled, Song Jian abruptly came out of his previous concentrated state, staring at the silver Self- destructing Robot, dumbstruck. This last robot differed greatly from the previous ones in design and color, now faded silver. It was more lively than before and looked like a piece of art carved by a master. As expected, Song Jians level increased to 15. Before, he had been eager to reach level 15 so he could wear the Ghost Battle Armor. But now, all his attention was on the silver Self-destructing Robot in his hands. Aa perfect quality Self-destructing Robot? Shocked, Song Jian looked at the attributes of the robot before him. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: The player has produced a perfect quality Self-destructing Robot, increasing crafting proficiency by 10 points, leveling experience by 1000 points; System: Congratulations, player, for being the first person among the god- blessed to create a perfect quality item, awarding 10,000 points of leveling experience; reward: one Crafting Table Modifier Stone. System: Congratulations, player, you have acquired the right to engrave your unique seal on manufactured products! Crafting Table Modifier Stone (Silver): After use, it can improve the Grade of the Engineering Crafting Table by one level; Modifier Stone? Thats an incredible thing. But why can it only be used to modify the Engineering Crafting Table? Song Jian looked at the Modifier Stone, glowing silver, in his backpack and thought gloomily. He owned a Silver grade Portable Alchemy Crafting Table. If it could be used on it, it could be directly upgraded from Silver to Gold grade, having not an ordinary impact. On the other hand, his Engineering Crafting Table was only of ordinary White grade. If it was upgraded by one level, it would only reach Green grade. The effect would certainly not be as significant as that of a Silver grade improved to a Gold grade. In fact, now more than eighty percent of players do not own Crafting Tables. To create items, they have to search around the city for fixed Crafting Tables. And a vast majority of players who own Crafting Tables are limited to White grade. If they knew that Song Jian was dissatisfied with upgrading his Crafting Table to Green grade, they would undoubtedly drown him in their saliva. Since it could only be used to improve the Engineering Crafting Table, Song Jian directly used the Modifier Stone. Suddenly, the crafting table was engulfed in a white light, and a progress bar appeared above showing that the modification would take twelve hours; All his Self-destructing Robots were finished, and he didnt need the Crafting Table for now, so he could wait patiently. As for the systems hint about engraving his own mark on items, Song Jian pondered a bit, opened the system interface, and began to design his own mark. Soon, Song Jian designed a Clover emblem and engraved it on the last, perfect quality Self-destructing Robot. System: Clover Emblem registration successful. This emblem is now bound to your account. Others cannot use or design similar emblems. After finishing crafting all the Self-destructing Robots, more than five hours had passed. His School Flag and Battle Flag had combined a long time ago, and now, a strange flag appeared in Song Jians two-hand weapon slot. The flag had a sharp blade on top of it, more than a foot long, similar to a spear blade. The silk-smooth flag looked like it was cut from a piece of silk. Blue-red stripes, a flaming dragon occupying two-thirds of the flag, and on the far right of the flag, a deep blue pentagram pattern. The flagpole was more than two meters long, emitting a chill from its black body, and the attributes had also vastly improved. Fifth Battle Flag (Green): Two-hand weapon, can evolve; Equipment effect: Agility +3, movement speed increases by 20%, defense increases by 15%, damage increases by 10%; Special effect 1: Alliance, can designate five people as temporary allies, after allying all allys properties increase by 30%; Special effect 2: Brilliant Aura (passive), the Battle Flag user and their allies will gain the Brilliant Aura buff; Brilliant Aura, attack speed increases by 15%, damage +20; Special effect 3: Summon Fire Elemental Spirit (active), the Battle Flag user can summon two Fire Elemental Spirits with the same level as the user to assist in combat, the Fire Elemental Spirits will stay until their death, the Battle Flag user can dismiss them anytime, after the Fire Elemental Spirits die or are dismissed, they can only be summoned again after 1 hour; Item level: 10; Item requirement: Level 10; Can this item be taken out of the game: No Two-handed weapon Fifth Battle Flag underwent a massive change in attributes, Song Jians power improved significantly. Now, even if Song Jian faced a level 20 elite boss, he would be able to put up a fight. After checking the battle flags attribute, Song Jain collected all the Self- destructing Robots and walked away from the Manor Castle. Chapter 304 - 304 The Little Match Girl Chapter 304: The Little Match Girl Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian, now at the fifteenth level, with his Ghost Battle Armor and the enhanced Fifth Battle Flag weapon in his hands, was itching to test his increased power. This time, he skipped the fifteenth level monster zone and ran straight into the twentieth level monster zone. Most players nowadays cant even handle the fifteenth level monster zone, not to mention the twentieth level monster zone, which is completely dominated by mutant zombies. The mutant zombies here at level twenty dont differentiate between day and night. Even during the day, their attributes remain unaffected. Similarly equipped with Vitality Points, they arent much different from the bosses at the fifteenth level. Just as he entered the twentieth level monster zone, a mutant zombie draped in dark scales rushed towards Song Jian. Now, the mutant zombies were more like mindless humanoid beasts, exhibiting no human characteristics whatsoever. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An invisible Spirit Sword quickly formed above Song Jians head, and following his thoughts, quietly flew towards the mutant zombie. At the same time, Song Jian jolted and charged with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to the zombie. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! With a series of sword techniques deployed, the mutant zombie was unable to fight back. It could only roar in anger and finally turned around and ran away, clutching its head. It seems to have lost its mind in rage, but it still has an instinct to fear death. These higher-level monsters are great pretenders! Song Jian was surprised. The mutant zombies below the fifteenth level wouldnt flee. They would fight to their very last blood, giving one the impression that they would rip a piece of flesh off you even at deaths door. However, the twentieth level monster in front of him, although it portrayed a sense of madness, ended up fleeing due to the fear of death. It was clearly not as mindless as Song Jian initially believed. Sword Finger! Song Jian quickly raised his left hand, forwards a stab. A silver Sword Qi promptly shot out, piercing the back of the mutant zombies head and exiting from the forehead. Song Jian, now on level fifteen, had used the skill point he earned from leveling up on his fully proficient Sword Finger. Now, the skill Sword Finger had evolved to third level. Its damage increased from 70-100 to 90-120, and the gold element damage increased by 30 points, reaching 100 points. In other words, Sword Finger could now deal approximately 200 points of damage to its target. Whoosh~ The Sword Qi was both swift in appearance and disappearance. In an instant, the three-meter-long Sword Qi vanished, leaving a deep hole in the skull of flie mutant zombie. The mutant zombie trembled all over and collapsed to the ground, as the Sword Qi drained its last bit of Vitality Points. My power has increased a lot! Song Jian said, his face glowing with a joyous smile. Ordinary monsters at level twenty no longer threatened him. Unless surrounded by hundreds or thousands of level twenty monsters, he was capable of calmly utilizing the terrain to kill them all. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From now on, I can set my stage to the twentieth level monster zone! Song Jian mused, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. Just then, Song Jian received information from the auction house. His silver- quality shield was sold at the bidding price, ten thousand Doomsday Coins was already in his inventory after the charges were deducted. Song Jian was startled and then sighed. There really were many rich people in this game. However, those who could afford to spend twenty thousand Doomsday Coms on a shield were most likely not individuals, but powerful alliances. Who bought the shield wasnt of much interest to Song Jian. He divided half of his Doomsday Coins, planning to send them to Li Keer later. He was looking forward to the auction of the Stealth Technique Skill Stone. He hadnt set a fixed price for the Stealth Technique, only a minimum bid. Therefore, the auction would take some time. He would have to wait patiently. After checking the system prompt, Song Jian swung his sword and lunged at the next level 20 monster. The day passed quickly and a sunset appeared on the horizon. Half the sky turned red. This was probably the most beautiful sight of the day. In the game, even during the day, the sun wasnt always visible. It was often hidden by thick clouds and only revealed itself for a few minutes at noon. Having a full day of sunshine was a rare occurrence. Thus, the evening had become a valuable time for players to admire the sun. At this time, most players would stop all their activities, sit on the rooftops of their safe houses, watch the beautiful red sky, and observe the sun as it slowly set. At night, the mutated zombies, whose attributes were halved during daytime, would regain their strength. Meanwhile, the level 20 mutated zombies, whose attributes did not weaken during the day, would increase their strength by 50%. Be it their attack, defense, or speed, all would experience a substantial increase. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then decided to retreat first and not hunt monsters during the night. After all, the night was a paradise for the monsters. Even those usually unnoticeable Elites and Boss-level monsters would begin to roam the streets. If he was spotted by these Bosses, it would be a life and death struggle. Even if Song Jian was confident, he wouldnt dare hunt and level up in the level 20 monster area during the night. Now, Song Jian preferred to fight against monsters five levels lower than him. His Experience Points increased significantly. After a day, his level 15 experience bar had already reached 34%. The proficiency of his skills Sword Silk and Earth Teeth Assault had both increased to 100%. He only needed skill points to upgrade to the next level and gain more power. Just as Song Jian was preparing to leave the level 20 monster area, he suddenly saw a little girl in a red cloak holding a bunch of matches walking towards him. Sir, its going to be dark soon. Do you need matches? I have the best matches in the city. A box is only one Doomsday Coin! The little girl seemed somewhat skinny, with a basket full of small paper boxes hanging off her left hand. Her bright big eyes full of anticipation nervously watched Song Jian. The Little Match Girl? No wait, a little girl selling matches? Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back, watching the suddenly appearing girl with a vigilant face. This wasnt an ordinary place. It was a level 20 monster area where every few steps you could find a mutated zombie. Any level one NPC who dared to walk around here would find themselves getting dragged into an alley by a monster. Who are you? Song Jian gripped his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly and asked apprehensively. Sir, my name is Maria Susan. Can you please buy a box of matches? I havent eaten in a day The little girl looked pathetic, tears welling up in her eyes. Song Jians heart couldnt help but twitch as if a hand had clenched it tightly. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian nodded, pulled out a Doomsday Coin and handed it to the little girl saying, Alright, Ill buy a box. Thank you, kind sir. Heres your box of matches. The little girl handed him a box of matches with a happy smile on her face. She took the Doomsday Coin, bowed to Song Jian, and turned to leave slowly. Song Jians eyes followed the little girl. He had once encountered a monster disguised as a little girl. A level one NPC appearing here was too strange. Song Jian felt a sense of unease. It wasnt until the girls figure disappeared into the sunset that Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. His eyes then fell on the box in his hand. Chapter 305: Territorial Expansion Campaign Chapter 305: Territorial Expansion Campaign Translator: 549690339 Song Jians matchbox had nothing special about it, feeling very light in his hand as if there were not many matches inside. The matchbox didnt even have an attribute description, just like an ordinary scene item. Upon opening the matchbox, there were only three matches inside. Magical Match (Special): Consumable, Usage Effect: Striking the match at night will lead to unexpected events. May good luck always be with you! Its a special consumable? Song Jians eyes revealed a look of surprise. He had heard of such items before, similar to treasure chests that could grant various items upon use. Just for one Doomsday Coin, I made a fortune. Any item I get could easily cover the cost. If I had known, I would have bought all the matches in her basket! Song Jian couldnt help but think, even wanting to run after the little girl. However, night was fast approaching, and the match-selling girl had already disappeared. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, ultimately shaking his head and turning to leave the area, heading for the Manor Castle. Nightfall arrived, and monsters swarmed the streets, letting out loud roars and howls. No matter how many the players hunted during the day, there were always a large number of monsters appearing out of nowhere at night, seemingly endless. At this time, the players could only hide in their safe houses, shivering in fear and praying that the monsters wouldnt attack their safe houses. In fact, the reason the system allowed players to create safe houses was so they could have a place to hide at night. As long as they didnt deliberately provoke the monsters that came out at night, the monsters wouldnt actively attack the players safe houses. Song Jians Manor Castle was brightly lit yet silent. The Black Dragon hatchling hunted happily around the manor, killing level-five monsters. Already a level- ten elite, it could no longer gain any experience from killing these low-level monsters, but it still enjoyed tearing them apart with its claws and teeth. Its golden vertical pupils glowed with a bloodthirsty excitement, as if the constant killing was a natural instinctive activity for it. Song Jian sat in meditation on the bed, patiently waiting as the Night Slayer faintly emitted a red light from his chest. After a short time, the clouds in the sky dispersed, revealing the bright moonlight. At this moment, the monsters roars and howls grew even louder, their eyes turning red as they excitedly swallowed in the direction of the moon. A moonbeam shone through the window, enveloping Song Jian in moonlight. A cool sensation washed over him from head to toe, causing him to let out a comfortable moan. The feeling of complete cleansing was simply too irresistible. Song Jian soon immersed himself in this sensation, unaware of time passing; Fifteen minutes later, the moon was once again obscured by clouds, and Song Jian slowly opened his eyes. He looked at his hands and arms, the skin was a glowing white, with veins and muscles clearly visible underneath. However, the unusual phenomenon soon subsided, and the cool sensation inside his body also disappeared, as if it had never existed. An urge to kill every living creature in sight surged in Song Jians heart, causing his face to become twisted and deformed. As the violent emotion rose in Song Jians heart, the Blood Pool in the basement suddenly began to churn, like boiling water. The blood-soaked zombies also raised their heads, making roaring and howling gestures, but without any sound coming from their mouths. At the same moment that violence flooded Song Jians mind, a wave of coolness fought back against the emotion, quickly suppressing it. The Blood Pool in the basement gradually returned to calm, and the blood-zombies sat back, only their heads above the surface. Song Jians face remained calm, seemingly accustomed to this. Absorbing the essence of the moon could enhance his bodys attributes but he wouldnt give up. Although the side effects were somewhat headache-inducing, he had the innate attribute thick skin and didnt worry about his sanity being eroded by the violent emotions. So, he didnt care. Though he suppressed the violent emotions, Song Jian still felt an itch to go and battle the monsters outside. After some contemplation, Song Jian sighed and took out the matchbox he had bought earlier. He lit one match in the box; a small flame instantly ignited. The matchbox had only three matches, which could only be used during the night. Song Jian was also curious and wanted to see what unexpected things would happen. As the match quickly burned out, Song Jian received a message from the system. System: Youve used Maria Susans Matches. An unexpected event occurred C Your vitality points decrease by 90%, and your monster kill experience reduces by 90% for 10 hours! Congratulations! Song Jian gaped, looking at the matchbox with the remaining two matches, fighting the urge to throw it out the window and douse it in water. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is indeed unexpected Song Jian grumbled to himself, holding back a string of curses. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly had an epiphany and slapped his forehead. Damn, Pin still under the curse of the Abyss Demon, with a luck reduction of three. I cant believe Im playing this treasure box game. Its like asking for death! Song Jian couldnt help but mutter to himself. In fact, during the daytime, when fighting monsters, Song Jian had already felt the effect of reduced fortune. His attack damage was consistently minimal compared to before. However, his increased strength allowed him to easily defeat the level twenty monsters, so he didnt care. Glancing at the matchbox with the remaining two matches, Song Jian shook his head and put it in his bag. Now was not the time to test his luck. The night passed quickly, and daylight returned. Song Jian stayed in the castle, his vitality points now less than too. Even against a level-ten monster, he might be killed in one strike. It would be better to wait quietly for the negative effect to disappear before venturing out again. Plus, there was only a little less than two hours left. Just then, Song Jian heard a rumbling from afar. A voice echoed throughout the Doomsday City. Player Sang Ge initiates a Territory Expansion Campaign. This will be a great battle. Congratulations to Player Sang Ge on a victorious start and obtaining more territory! Chapter 306 - 306 Luo Tianyu Chapter 306: Luo Tianyu Translator: 549690339 | At dawn, just as the sky began to lighten, a solemn voice echoed over the city. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Player Sang Ge has launched a territorial expansion campaign. This is to be a great battle. We wish player Sang Ge a successful start and more territories to conquer! Song Jian frowned slightly, standing in front of the window, as he watched a player near him excitedly expand their domain. Sang Ge stood exuberantly atop a tower, with a dozen other players behind him, watching as the range of his safe house slowly grew outwards. Boss, weve finally taken the first step in the games contention for power! one of the players behind Sang Ge exclaimed excitedly. Yes, in this regional mission, weve all fought hard to hunt down the fish-headed monsters. Our efforts have finally paid off. Our Brave World Alliance is probably the first alliance in the game to expand its territory Sang Ge said, filled with emotion. Haha, though we can only expand by ten meters for now, there will come a day when the entire city is ours to rule! We, the Brave World Alliance, are the top alliance in the game! Everyone began cheering excitedly, as if they could already see their glorious future. At that moment, Sang Ge received a campaign message. System: Your territorial expansion campaign has encroached on player Luo Tianyus safe house. Do you wish to wage an expansion campaign against this player? Sang Ges face suddenly changed, and he turned to ask, Are there other players who have built safe houses nearby? Shouldnt be. We thoroughly searched the area a couple of days ago. No player had set up a safe house around here, said a player behind Sang Ge, seeming a bit confused. Its just one player, we can simply bulldoze over her! said a burly warrior player impatiently. Exactly. Who has our Brave World Alliance ever feared? Were bound to take over the entire city sooner or later. Why should we fear fighting against a single player? All players behind Sang Ge raised their weapons high and shouted loudly. Sang Ge nodded, not particularly concerned in reality. They were just facing an individual player, with a newly-built safe house. Now that it had become an obstacle in the expansion of the Brave World Alliance, it would simply be kicked aside. Launch an expansion campaign! Sang Ge said with a serious look on his face. System: You have initiated an expansion campaign against player Luo Tianyu. Please completely destroy the other partys safe house within an hour! Brothers, lets go flatten that players safe house! Sang Ge yelled, raising his weapon high. The players behind him responded and bounded forcefully towards where the system led. Meanwhile, in the Level 15 monster area, Luo Tianyu was charging at a group of mutant zombies, wielding her Square Sky Halberd. Luo Tianyu, petite and adorable, was waving her Square Sky Halberd, almost as tall as herself, excitedly hacking away at the mutant zombies surrounding her. The Square Sky Halberd in her hands faintly emitted a silver glow, making a chilling, eerie piercing sound, and directly hacked Level 15 mutant zombies into chunks of flesh. Dressed in a silver helmet and armor, and holding a Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu was like a female version of Lv Bu, rampaging through the Level 15 monster area, almost unmatched. After a long while, Luo Tianyu, panting heavily, retreated into a residential building and pulled food and water from her bag to recover her strength. Phew! If only I also had a war horse. Then who in this monster area would be my match? It would at least double my leveling speed! Luo Tianyu muttered. Just then, she received a system notification. System: Player Sang Ge has launched a territorial expansion campaign against you! You have the option to surrender or resist. If you surrender, your safe house will fall under player Sang Ges rule, and youll need to pay him a tribute of 10 Doomsday Coins daily. If you choose to resist, Sang Ge will launch an attack against you. You must defend your safe house for two hours. If you successfully defend it, Sang Ges territorial expansion campaign will fail, and you will receive a large number of campaign merits. If you fail to defend it, your safe house will be leveled, and all items within would be destroyed! Territorial expansion campaign? Luo Tianyu paused, then quickly became furious. Stabbing her Square Sky Halberd into the ground, she created a large pit. Ive barely established my safe house, and youre already trying to expand? Sang Ge, remember this. Ive got your name! Luo Tianyu bit down hard on her silver teeth, finally making her choice: I choose to resist! System: You will be automatically transported to your safe house in ten seconds. Please be prepared. Ten, nine, eight After the ten-second countdown, a flash of white light enveloped Luo Tianyu as she disappeared from her current location, instantly appearing in her safe house. Luo Tianyus safe house was a big tent, surrounded by an open space resembling a training ground. High walls surrounded the training ground, with four arrow towers on each side, doubling the amount of a regular players safe house. In front of the walls stood rows of caltrops, their sharp points glinting coldly. The tips even had half a foot of spikes embedded with steel. The whole safe house resembled an ancient military camp. Stepping out of the tent, Luo Tianyu looked at the distant tower, anger raging in her eyes. You want to fight? Well then, lets fight! Today, Ill show you what Im capable of! Luo Tianyu snorted coldly, holding her Square Sky Halberd, her figure flashing as she appeared on top of the wall. In the distance, a dozen players were charging toward Luo Tianyus safe house. Upon seeing Luo Tianyu standing on top of the wall, a gleam lit up in Sang Ges eyes. Luo Tianyu had fair skin, a delicate face, and a pair of vibrant, expressive eyes. Dressed in a silver helmet and armor and wielding her Square Sky Halberd, she had an unusual allure. Shes a girl. Boss, why not persuade her to surrender and ask her to be our sister-in-law! Haha! Yeah, boss, she looks quite good Boss, go for it! We all support you. You must win her heart! The group of players glanced at Luo Tianyu and began to chuckle, completely dropping their previous murderous looks. Sang Ge cleared his throat and stepped forward, stopping just outside the reach of Luo Tianyus defensive structures. He shouted, Miss, Im the leader of the Brave World Alliance. Our recent territorial expansion inadvertently encroached on your safe house. I do apologize. Would you be willing to join us at Brave World Alliance and strive for mutual greatness together? Enough talk! If you want to fight, fight! Luo Tianyu snapped sharply, stepping heavily on the ground, she leapt off the wall. Midair, she pointed her Square Sky Halberd directly at Sang Ge. Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Palace Chapter 307: Imperial Dragon Demon Palace Translator: 549690339 | Sang Ge never expected that there would only be one person on the opposing side, and they actually dared to rush out of the safe house directly. Usually, in territorial battles, wouldnt one have to rely on the defenses of the safe house to wear out the enemy before attacking? How was this girl not following the usual strategy? If Sang Ge had known that the girl would act so recklessly, he wouldnt have rushed to the front alone. Wait a minute, I still have something to say Sang Ges face changed, and he tried to stop Luo Tianyu. But at this point, Luo Tianyus momentum had already reached its peak, and her murderous intent was so strong it felt tangible. Even her body was wrapped in a faint red dragon-shaped vigor. Bang! With a loud noise, the Square Sky Halberd in Luo Tianyus hand emitted a screech like a ghostly wail, chopping down at Sang Ges head. Caught off guard, Sang Ge could only use his weapon to block, but it was useless. He was knocked to the ground by Luo Tianyus halberd, his vitality points plummeting to near-death as he fell into the pool of blood. The comrades behind him were all dumbfounded. They had initially thought it would be a simple battle of overpowering weaker players, but now their leader had been instantly killed by the enemy. This wasnt what they had expected at all! The Brave World Alliance members, who had been full of confidence when they started the territorial expansion battle, were now at a loss for words. Some even quietly retreated a few steps, hiding behind the others. Luo Tianyu, with the Square Sky Halberd in hand, strode forward to Sang Ge, stomped on his head, and ground it underfoot, looking down on him disdainfully. So it was you who wanted to destroy my safe house, forcing me to come back from the Level 15 monster area. Do you know how much time Ive wasted? Mis, miss, this is all a misunderstanding. Whatever weve lost, our Brave World Alliance will compensate you, double, double! Sang Ge spat out blood, waving his hands in terror. At this point, his vitality was less than 5%, and he seemed to smell death. No need, your head will do as payment. Luo Tianyu sneered, and stepped down hard on Sang Ges head. With a puff, Sang Ges eyes bulged out, bloodshot, as his body jerked one final time before losing all vitality. Turning to look at the rest of the dozen players, Luo Tianyu narrowed her eyes and showed a fierce smile, yelling, Whos next! What they had thought was a cute little girl turned out to be a fierce lady tyrannosaur. Even though there were more than a dozen of them from the Brave World, they all shivered with fear, shaking their heads and retreating. Hmph, trash! Luo Tianyu spat at them, then turned back to start searching the items on Sang Ges body, thinking that they were all her spoils of war now. With the death of their leader, Sang Ge, the territorial expansion battle was a complete failure. The Brave World players left in disgrace. Not only did they lose a massive amount of war merit and Doomsday Coins, but their safe house also dropped by one level. It had only recently been upgraded to a Level 1 Manor, and now it was knocked back down to a Level 3 Safe House. To upgrade back to a Manor, they would have to endure another monster siege. Remembering their previous experience, every players face turned ugly, not daring to reminisce about that battle. With the death of their leader, Vice Alliance Leader Zhou Jin became the new leader. Seeing the morale of the Brave World at its lowest point, he knew they would be entering a period of hibernation for some time. At this point, Song Jian was hundreds of meters away, watching the scene unfold. Luo Tianyus strength was beyond his expectations C she was so powerful that it was hard to believe she was a girl. Even Song Jian was surprised by the tangible murderous aura emanating from her. Just how many monsters did she kill to accumulate such an aura? Now, more and more players were setting up safe houses, and most were concentrated near the Level 5 monster area, surrounding Camel Square. If Song Jian wanted to expand, he would inevitably clash with other players. Could it be, during the expansion battles, Ill have to attack the impregnable safe houses on my own? Song Jian frowned. Like the events of today, if the dozen Brave World players were to attack Song Jians Manor Castle, they wouldnt even require Song Jians intervention. The defensive structures would be enough to slaughter the players on their own. However, while other players safe houses may not have as strong defenses as Song Jians, the system still provides plenty of arrow towers and traps. Penetrating the defenses of a safe house wouldnt be an easy task. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having more people is still necessary! Song Jian thought. At that moment, he suddenly remembered the Blood Pool in his basement. Now that it had been upgraded to Level 2, he could summon two types of Blood Beasts: the Blood Crow and the Zombie. Although the Blood Crow was weak and only good for harassment and reconnaissance, the Zombie could be upgraded. If leveled up, they could potentially be useful in breaking through defenses. More importantly, as the Blood Pool level increased, more powerful Blood Beasts could be developed. With a higher-level Blood Pool, he could summon more potent Blood Beasts, and with a wave of his hand, command hundreds or even thousands of Blood Beasts to attack others safe houses. The mere sight of this army would likely cause anyone to panic. Ive been somewhat neglecting the functions of the Blood Pool. I should take the opportunity to raise its level. Song Jian thought. He checked the requirements to upgrade the Blood Pool to the next level. He already had the necessary 500 units of stone, but for the remaining two conditions, he didnt know where to look. Rubies and Dragon Bloodstones should also be a type of ore, but Ive never heard of any place that can mine such ores Song Jian thought. He had been to a Level 30 ore site and never found any trace of Rubies or Dragon Bloodstones there. Do I have to ask about it on the radio? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, about to open the radio when a hazy green light suddenly rose from the ground in the distant sky, piercing the sky like a column of light. Whos building a safe house now? Song Jian squinted at the green pillar of light in the distance. Soon, all players felt a tremor coming from afar, as if the earth was about to crack. This caused everyone to feel some panic. No, its not a safe house being built. There wouldnt be so much commotion! Song Jian said solemnly. At this moment, all online players simultaneously received a system notification: System: The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace has opened. Players above Level 10 may explore. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace will be open for 12 hours, so act quickly! Chapter 308: Stop Here Chapter 308: Stop Here Translator: 549690339 The system notification rang three times in a row, making sure every player noticed it. Every online player felt the previous vibrations emitted from the ground, so naturally, they wouldnt ignore the cheerful system message. Imperial Dragon Demon Palace? What is this stuff? Is it another secret place similar to a duplicate world? Song Jian muttered to himself. NPCs often refer to these duplicate worlds as secret places, which, depending on their access requirements, are rated as first level, second level, third level Bloody Underground Fight Dungeon Song Jian established early, was a level- one secret place. Even though the minimum level to enter was five, many players only dared to try the regular difficulty dungeon after they became full- fledged professionals, as they only had one life after all. Song Jian hesitated for a moment before dashing in the direction of the green pillar of light. After all, this was a location announced by the system to be worthy of exploration; surely, there must be some good loot. Shortly thereafter, Song Jian arrived at an abandoned factory where plenty of players had already gathered. Through the many shadows, Song Jian saw numerous NPCs, their faces filled with excited smiles. At the abandoned factory, a dormitory building was split open right in the middle, revealing a large hole in the ground from which the green pillar was rising. Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, who would have thought it would appear here? What fantastic luck! The eyes of a Minotaur-like NPC twinkled with excitement as he muttered to himself. Why would the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace appear here? Isnt it supposed to be in larger cities and controlled by the big forces? A weakling like us doesnt even have the chance to approach it without being chased away Its a great opportunity, we must seize it! But there are too many Gods Chosen here, they are quite annoying! Hehe, the Gods Chosen may have great potential and improve quickly, but most of these present are only just becoming professionals. They pose no threat to us, so if theres a treasure later, lets not hold back! Most of these NPCs were transported here from elsewhere in the game, some with missions, some as combat trainers, and some seeking to trade with the Gods Chosen. Their presence in the game is solely to enhance players enjoyment and serve their needs. However, at this moment, these NPCs began to gather around the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, forming a loose alliance. Although their levels were higher than the players levels, they were heavily outnumbered. Some players had noticed the strange behavior of the NPCs but were powerless to stop it. They could only huddle together according to their own alliances. Those who had not joined any alliances were loosely scattered around. From the surface, it appeared that the NPCs had the upper hand. Just then, a trio of players tried to approach the cave but were stopped by an NPC. What are you doing? A player brandished his weapon at one of the NPC elves in anger. Stay back, round-ears. This is not a place you humans can approach. Dont risk your life! The elf NPC dismissed the trio with a cold glance. Damn, an NPC is so arrogant! Just a level 15 runt daring to block our path? Hes got a death wish! One of the three players, wielding a submachine gun and dressed in combat gear, glared at the elf NPC. Before his comrades had a chance to stop him, he aimed his gun at the blocking NPC and pulled the trigger. Dada dada~ Bullets fired in a continuous stream towards the elf. However, when they got within a foot of the elf, it was as if they hit a wall. Their kinetic energy depleted, they dropped to the ground. A wave of ripples fluttered through the air as the elf NPC flippantly retrieved a short spear from his back and thrust it at the gun-wielding player. The spear traced an arc in the air. The throw seemed slow, but the spear was incredibly fast and made a rushing sound as it flew toward the players chest. Before the two companions could react, the gun-wielding player was sent flying, his chest splattered with blood and directly dropping into a near-death state. All the players were startled. Having the strength to instantly kill a level-10 professional, such an attack far exceeded the strength of a level-15 elite boss. Stop fighting, lets get out of here! One of the companions shouted immediately. The elf NPC, not wishing to cause any more harm, snorted coldly, took back his spear with a wave of his left hand, and dismissed the three players with a glance. They had bitten off more than they could chew. The two companions quickly revived the near-death player, and the trio skulked back towards the back of the crowd. The remaining NPCs glanced at each other and began to chase away players, securing the entrance of the cave that emanated the green light pillar. Although the move infuriated the crowd of over a hundred players, they didnt dare to complain. Each of these NPCs had a strength exceeding that of a level- 15 elite boss. Some even had levels as high as twenty. Even if all the players at the scene teamed up, they wouldnt stand a chance against these NPCs. These NPCs are too domineering! They took all the good spots! Complained a player who was moved to the back. Right, theyre just in-game NPCs! Wait until I level up and Ill slaughter them all! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Quiet, this is probably part of the game plot. When the time comes, well just follow behind them! Yeah, its probably part of the game plot. I mean, you see, they dare not even kill; at most, theyll severely wound Song Jian quickly arrived at the abandoned factory. He scanned the crowd and saw that there were hundreds of players gathered. His eyebrows creased in confusion. What was odd was that he couldnt spot a single acquaintance. He didnt even see Luo Tianyu, who he had just encountered. Did they not have any curiosity? Did they not want to partake in a storyline task announced by the system? Song Jian slowly walked towards the cave. The players at the scene were taken aback by the sight of Song Jian, a level-15 player, and led a path for him. A high-level player is here! Look at the armor hes wearing. Although hes hiding the glow, you can tell from the pattern and design that its definitely a silver-grade item. Why is his hand empty? Is he a boxer? But that doesnt make sense either, boxers usually have a pair of gauntlets, so whats his profession? The players speculated amongst themselves, while Song Jian, seemingly oblivious to their comments, continued towards the mouth of the cave. At this moment, a dwarf NPC gave Song Jian a glance. He somehow detected a distasteful aura from him, causing him to subtly signal his cohorts. Three level-15 dwarf warriors armed with war hammers, immediately stepped forward to block Song Jian with cold voices, Halt! Chapter 309: Overwhelming Chapter 309: Overwhelming Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian saw a group of NPCs gathered around the cave entrance, while the players stood at a distance. He already figured out what was happening, but he didnt care. The NPCs in front of him were not strong enough to scare him off. Seeing the three dwarf warriors blocking his path, Song Jian sneered and squinted his eyes, Whats the meaning of this? Is this your territory? The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace hasnt even opened yet, and you NPCs are already overbearing. Are you planning to seal this place off already? What, you want all the benefits for yourselves without sharing any? As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding players felt a bit displeased and looked at the NPC group, with most of them showing hostility in their eyes. At this moment, more and more players were rushing over, and the number had already exceeded 150. However, there were only about 50 NPCs surrounding the cave. Although some other NPCs were catching up, they still stood far away upon seeing the situation, apparently planning to watch the show first. It was normal for high-level NPCs to have an advantage over low-level players, so they tended to look down on them. Players wanting to get quests from NPCs would usually be polite, and some even tried to please the NPCs. However, when players united, their deterrence power was enormous. Moreover, players could kill monsters to quickly level up and surpass the effort of NPCs within a few months or years. This led to NPCs not daring to oppress the players too much and calling them blessed children. Seeing Song Jian agitating the players anger with just one sentence, the faces of the Dwarf Warriors changed at once, and they were so furious that they wanted to burst into a rage. We only said two words, where did you see us blocking this place? Players around started to slowly gather, with a hostile demeanor. The Dwarf Leader saw the scene and quickly stepped forward with a cold snort, Blessed children, dont listen to his nonsense. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is sealed with powerful monsters, and you are not strong enough to face them. Moreover, we didnt stop him because of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace! The Dwarf Leader pointed at Song Jian and shouted, His relationship with our Dwarf race is now one of hatred and enmity, and all dwarves will fight him to the death! Upon hearing this, all players were relieved, realizing that the NPCs blockade of the cave was indeed part of the games plot. They guessed that it would only be after fighting with the monsters inside that players would be allowed to enter. As the tension dispersed, the players lost their drive and returned scattered again. Some even started sizing up Song Jian with sinister intentions, wondering if they could be rewarded by killing him since he had a relationship of hatred with the dwarf race. Song Jian was taken aback for a moment, recalling the scene at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. He had been tricked by the Dwarf Blacksmith Aberdeen into gathering ore at a subway station, only to find out it was a level-30 monster area. If it wasnt for the ratmen, he would have been close to death. Afterward, he managed to deceive Aberdeen into helping him repair his weapons for free by promising to collect Obsidian. As a result, Aberdeen held a deep hatred for him, and incidentally caused his relationship with the dwarves to become one of hatred. Fight to the death? Song Jian sneered and looked at the four, With just the four of you, you dare to say such words in front of me? Haha! Song Jian was now quite confident as even a level-20 elite boss wouldnt pose a threat to him, let alone these four who were more like level-15 elite bosses. Arrogant! The Dwarf Commanders face turned red with anger and waved his hand. The three dwarf warriors silently swung their hammers and rushed towards Song Jian. Song Jian waved his right hand, and a stream of fire condensed into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Such a display astonished all players, followed by intense envy. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians body rushed forward abruptly, his dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword leaving a trail of crimson in the air as it swung towards the frontmost dwarf warrior. Before the sword could reach him, the dwarf warrior in the lead revealed a look of fear in his eyes. He had only ever seen such a fierce sword technique from level-20+ dwarf knights. By the time it reacted, it had already smelled the scent of death from Song Jians blade. There is great terror between life and death; it was just a guard of the Dwarf Commander and didnt want to lose its life here. Under this strike, it dared not continue to charge forward, immediately steadying its stance and guarding its chest with its war hammer. Its thick thighs, much like tree roots, stood firmly on the ground. Boom! A loud rumble echoed, and everyone around involuntarily covered their ears. Song Jians long sword and the dwarfs war hammer collided fiercely, the Sword Qi bursting forth. A sound of breaking bones echoed from the dwarfs arms. Power crushes, his strength can actually crush mine! The dwarf warriors fear intensified, and he looked at Song Jian as if he were a god or a demon. The dwarfs were known for their strength, but they never expected that this human could crush their strength, which was difficult to believe. Song Jians strength attribute had exceeded twenty points by now. Facing a dwarf warrior with a strength attribute of no more than fifteen points, it was quite easy for him to inflict crushing damage. After the first hit, the dwarf endured the blow, with a hundred and ten-point damage floating above its head. But it couldnt withstand the second attack that followed. The second stage of the Broken Wing Dance sent it flying directly, its body soaring backward and crashing heavily into its two companions. As the three of them struggled to get up, Song Jian swooped down like a majestic eagle, targeting the cattle and sheep on the ground and slashing at the dwarf warrior. A wave of qi was released from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and the three dwarf warriors simultaneously lost control of their bodies, floating in the air. While they were suspended in the air, Song Jian activated the Rapid Sword skill, and a flurry of sword shadows appeared before the three dwarf warriors. Sword Silk! Three strands of silver Sword Qi pierced their bodies directly, and without any resistance, blood soared out like arrows. Their Vitality Points rapidly decreased, making it seem like Song Jian was not facing three Level 15 Elite Bosses, but three Level 1 small monsters! How could this be? This is completely crushing strength! These are three Level 15 Elite Bosses, and theres actually a player who can suppress them like this? Am I seeing things? A spectating player blinked and muttered in a low voice. I I feel like Im in a dream, too. Its too exaggerated! Seeing that the three guards were about to be killed by this human, the Dwarf Commander became panicked and hurriedly held onto his scepter, wanting to rush over to help. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, a giant Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion appeared out of thin air, swinging its massive stinger, and staring intently at the Dwarf Commander. Immediately, a look of hesitation appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face, and he stopped his steps. Just then, a sorrowful scream rang out, and the Dwarf Commanders face turned ugly. He glared fiercely at Song Jian, fuming with rage! Chapter 310: Qian Xiaohao Chapter 310: Qian Xiaohao Translator: 549690339 | Stop! The Dwarf Commander roared. However, Song Jian merely sneered coldly and, seeing that the three dwarf warriors were on their last straws, he swung his left hand violently and a silver Sword Qi of three meters long swept over them. Level three Sword Finger could cause about a hundred points of physical damage and also carried a hundred points of gold series damage. Physical damage could be mitigated by defence, while gold series damage could only be reduced by corresponding resistance. Damages appeared above the dwarf warriors heads, the first damage was over a hundred, and the second was a hundred gold series damages. Apparently, their resistance to gold attributes was zero. This single strike killed all three, leaving a piece of loot on each of their bodies; a level ten war hammer and armor. Song Jian picked them up and saw that all three items were of white quality. He couldnt help but purse his lips and thought to himself: cheapskates. You dared to kill them! The Dwarf Commanders face was flushed and his hands gripping the staff turned white from anger. Didnt we agree to fight till death separates us? Song Jian looked surprised and couldnt help asking. At this, the Dwarf Commander fell silent, then roared angrily and turned to run away, even giving up the entrance to Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The rest of the NPCs exchanged glances, a trace of relief in their eyes. It was fortunate they didnt rashly throw their fighters into the fray. This deitys power made him a match for a level-twenty elite boss. Song Jian glanced at the other NPCs, all of whom gave him room to pass without a word, settling disapproving eyes on him. Seeing Song Jian swagger over, players in the back began to argue, some wondering if it were a test C defeat an NPC to upgrade their position. Some people got restless, but a level-15 elite NPC versus their own abilities was like getting doused with cold water from head to toe. Maybe we can gang up against an NPC? speculated a player. But not one dared to try it out. Crack, Crack~ Suddenly a crack appeared at the mouth of the cave. The ground collapsed and everyone moved away. Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is about to emerge! An NPC hollered, his eyes gleaming. Just then, an oval-shaped portal materialized in the center of the abandoned factory, from which several people emerged. A team of more than a dozen humans, all above level ten, were made up of warriors, mages, assassins, and priests. Even facing an enemy several levels higher, there was no fear. At the forefront of the group was a handsome young man with a perpetual gentle smile. He gave off an unapproachable vibe, though his face was open to interpretation. Wearing a luxurious suit and devoid of any weapons, he looked around after stepping out of the portal, laughing: Dr. Mika-ras locator isnt half bad. Very precise. Youll see a 30% increase in your research funding for the next quarter. The group headed straight towards the cave entrance, ignoring the surrounding NPCs and players. In comparison to the first group of NPCs, these people looked more like elite soldiers, where the first group of NPCs seemed more like a wildling band. The son of Count Qian Dahai from the City of Sin, Qian Xiaohao! Proclaimed an NPC, recognizing the leading young man. The son of a count? Dammit, wherever there are benefits, there are these guys Ive heard that Count Qian Dahai is on his death bed. Qian Xiaohao is his only son, the title will surely be his eventually Hmph, thats not necessarily the case. Ive heard Count Qian Dahai sold a core skill from their family inheritance. Its crucial; if he cant become the character from the legend, even if he is the counts only son, he wont necessarily be Jis successor The City of Sin is a level-three city; the power that Count Qian Dahai wields as a count is formidable. Qian Xiaohao, being his only heir, commands respect despite not having total control over his familys affairs. Qian Xiaohao looks like a playboy, but in reality his level had already reached eighteen. He has got two level-twenty followers by his side, their power on par with a level-twenty elite boss. Qian has recruited them himself as his loyal sidekicks. The City of Sin is far from Doomsday City and its been less than half an hour since the appearance of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Yet, in such a short time, Qian Dahai had received the news and was transported nearby. Clearly, somebody in Doomsday City must have tipped him off. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian slightly frowned upon hearing the NPCs conversations the name Count Qian Dahai was too familiar. Wasnt that the NPC that he had traded Sword Finger with? The core skill these NPCs were talking about was probably Sword Finger. Just then, an NPC with wings at his back approached, making a greeting at Qian Xiaohao and said: Young Master Qian, long time no see. Your messages are indeed swift. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace hasnt appeared for half an hour and youve already had your transmission array set up. The preciseness simply makes one gasp in admiration! Qian Xiaohao glanced nonchalantly at him, his smile not lessening. He casually returned a greeting: If it isnt the Soka familys Young Master Feiyu. I thought you were practicing in the wilderness battleground. How did you get here? Are your brothers aware of your presence here? Young Master Feiyus face changed. The Soka family followed the law of survival but at any cost, all family successors, after reaching adulthood, are sent away to fend for themselves. So, assassinations between brothers are common. As the ninth in line, Feiyu Soka had always claimed he was training in the wilderness battleground, but was actually sneaking into Doomsday City. If his older brothers found out, they would send a team of assassins after him. Young Master Qian, you joke too much. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is about to open, and why dont you stand next to me? Then, it would be easier to get the majority of the loot, Young Master Feiyu suggested. Chapter 311: The Gate Chapter 311: The Gate Translator: 549690339 | As soon as Young Master Feiyu spoke, the NPCs standing next to him began to secretly curse in their hearts. If you want to be a good person, why dont you use your own spot, but instead drive us away? However, when Qian Xiaohaos gaze passed over them, the NPCs all showed ingratiating smiles on their faces and automatically moved to make room. These were just the lowest-level adventurers, who, by sheer luck, had been randomly sent to this city by the system. In terms of strength, they didnt dare to offend the son of a count from the City of Sin. Qian Xiaohao laughed and walked with his group toward Young Master Feiyu: Thank you very much, Young Master Feiyu. With Qian Xiaohaos arrival, the abandoned factory became even livelier. Song Jian didnt care; as long as these NPCs didnt gang up on him, he would be in an unbeatable position. The more people, the better. The more people there were, the easier it would be for him to take advantage of the chaos. These NPCs seemed to know much more about the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace than the surrounding players; even if they hadnt entered it before, they had heard many stories about it. Compared to the NPCs, the players seemed completely clueless, knowing only that there would be treasures inside; as for the specific situation inside the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, they knew nothing. Time passed little by little, and more and more people gathered around, but everyone was quietly waiting without showing any signs of impatience. From the corner of his eye, Song Jian saw Young Master Feiyu seemingly whispering something to Qian Xiaohao, all the while glancing in his direction. The way Qian Xiaohao looked at Song Jian was like a venomous snake eyeing its prey. Song Jians heart sank could it be that he had exposed his Sword Finger skill and had been recognized by this so-called Young Master Feiyu? Just then, the cracks in the cave grew larger and larger. Suddenly, another surge of green light burst forth from within, and the entire ground began to shake. The cave entrance finally split open enough to reveal a huge passage that could accommodate three people walking side by side, with a stone staircase appearing before everyones eyes. All players received a joyful system message at the same time: System: The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is now open. Entry time is ten minutes; after ten minutes, entry will no longer be possible. The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace will exist for twelve hours; after twelve hours, all players inside will be forcibly teleported out. Upon receiving the system message, everyones faces changed simultaneously, and they rushed chaotically toward the cave entrance. There were only ten minutes to enter if they missed this opportunity, wouldnt their entire trip have been wasted? As soon as the stone stairs appeared, the NPCs near the cave entrance all swarmed in. Song Jian didnt rush to the front, but instead waited for Qian Xiaohao and the others to enter before leisurely walking toward the stone stairs. No one knew what kind of monsters might be inside the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, so it was better to let these familiar NPCs go in and scout ahead. Even if they found any treasures, Song Jian could just snatch them back later. Walking down the stone stairs, everyone was surprised to find that they were incredibly long, spiraling down like a winding snake with no end in sight. It took more than half an hour to walk down these stairs, and the surrounding area was quite dim. Everyone proceeded carefully, fearing that they might fall from the stone staircase and plummet into the bottomless abyss below; whether they were level 15 or level 20, such a fall would undoubtedly be fatal. Fortunately, no monsters appeared along the way, and everyone safely reached the end of the staircase. At the very bottom, a colossal bronze gate appeared before them. The bronze gate was adorned with two ferocious dragon heads, their lifelike expressions seemingly ready to devour anyone who approached. Surrounding the dragon heads was a series of intricate magic rune arrays, shimmering with the glow of the array, though their brilliance had become quite weak by this point. A few fast-running NPCs had already reached the bronze gate and were pushing against it with all their might. However, the gate remained firmly in place. Qian Xiaohao witnessed this scene and chuckled softly, saying, The two bronze doors of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace each contain the power of a dragon. One must possess an attribute of at least fifteen points of strength to possibly move them! As he spoke, Qian Xiaohao gestured to several people behind him. Soon, several heavily armored warriors arrived in front of the bronze gate, intending to open it. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All these warriors were level 15, with strength as their primary attribute. Qian Xiaohao had also spent a good amount of treasure to elevate their strength attribute to over 15. In the end, their combined efforts only managed to slightly shake the bronze gate, leaving everyone present to change their expressions and direct their gazes at Qian Xiaohao. How could this be? Qian Xiaohao furrowed his brows. He had also been to the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace before; on those occasions, the gate had always been opened by several people with strength attributes over 15. Why was it different this time? Seeing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace right in front of them but feeling unable to get in, people began to grow restless. Qian Xiaohaos face darkened, and he muttered under his breath, Useless! At this point, one of his followers whispered in his ear, Big brother, why dont I give it a try? Be careful, second brother! Qian Xiaohao nodded his head and said. The robust man smiled and walked one step at a time toward the bronze gate. With each step, he grew taller; by the time he reached the gate, he was over two meters tall, his whole body rippling with explosive power, and his armor seeming a size too small. He tore it off and threw it on the ground. He roughly swept away the people in front of the bronze gate, let out a loud roar, and his vitality and muscles surged, causing him to grow even taller. His whole body was covered in dense veins, and he looked like a monster. Song Jian drew in a sharp breath; this sturdy man was actually giving him a feeling of threatening his life. If they really fought, Song Jian would find it difficult to win. Another one of Qian Xiaohaos followers said excitedly, It seems that second brothers Gods Descending skill has improved again Qian Xiaohao also smiled faintly. These two followers were powerful with great potential. In order to win them over, Qian Xiaohao had even taken the oath of brotherhood with them. At this moment, the muscular man let out a beast-like roar and pushed against the bronze gate with all his strength. The immovable gate, which many NPCs could not budge, began to creak open under his force. However, as the gate opened, a cloud of black mist drifted out from within. It coalesced into the shape of a skull in the air, emitting a sharp howl as it pounced on the brawny man pushing the door. The muscular man, focused on opening the door with all his might, hadnt had time to defend himself and was quickly engulfed by the black mist, screaming horribly. This mist turned out to have an intense corrosive effect C the mans body visibly collapsed at an alarming speed, deflating like a punctured balloon. All of the people present quickly retreated, looking at the black mist with terror on their faces. Chapter 312: Gem Chapter 312: Gem Translator: 549690339 I Looking at the burly man struggling in the black mist, Qian Xiaohaos face turned ugly as he murmured to himself, Impossible, how could this be? The Imperial Dragon Demon Palace never had this black mist, why is it here now? Qian Xiaohao had entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace several times before and had never encountered such a situation. Otherwise, he would never have let his follower push open the gate. Big Brother, the Second Brotherhe Another follower behind him looked at the burly man slowly losing his vitality, and tears welled up in his eyes. The black mist began to disappear slowly after it corroded the burly man. By the time everyone was sure that the black mist had dispersed and the danger was gone, they found that the burly man was already lifeless; his body dehydrated and shriveled up into the size of a seven or eight-year-old child. The previous NPCs who had attempted to open the door were all relieved, thankfully, they lacked the strength to do so. Otherwise, they would have been the ones turned into mummies. However, Qian Xiaohaos face looked terrible. While it wouldnt matter as much for the others, these two followers were his own recruits, not belonging to the clans power. The loss of one of them made him feel heartbroken. The group waited again for a while, and when they confirmed that there were no abnormalities, they entered through the bronze gate. Inside the gate was pitch black, but there were twinkling stars overhead, as if they were outside. Depending on the starlight overhead, they could barely see their surroundings. By this time, the vertical pupil in Song Jians forehead had quietly opened, scanning the surroundings. The vertical pupil had night vision, allowing him to see further and clearer than others in the dark. Behind the bronze gate lay a structure similar to an underground palace, which was the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Once Song Jian entered, he couldnt help drawing in a sharp breath. This underground palace was filled with corpses everywhere; humans, elves, dwarfs, trolls, beastmen, almost all races could be seen here. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, Song Jian also saw numerous remnants of other creatures. The palace was extravagantly decorated, with coiling dragon pillars towering high. These columns were also shackled with mummies wrapped in iron chains. Each of these mummies was holding their heads high, their mouths wide open, as if they were constantly releasing silent roars. There were also obvious bite marks on these shackled mummies, some of their faces were even completely devoid of flesh. One must wonder what terrifying tragedy took place here. Just then, the mummies lying on the ground as if they had sensed the presence of the living, began to revive one by one. Even those on the coiling dragon pillars started to tear the chains that bound them. These iron chains were already decayed, breaking apart one after another, the mummies instantly regained their freedom. Hehe~ Howls of mutated zombies were emitted from the mouths of these mummies. One by one the corpses slowly stood upright and pounced on the group. However, seeing this scene, it appeared to be within everyones predictions. All the NPCs drew their weapons and began battling these mummies. Damn, these mummies are all level 15 elite bosses, there are too many. This dungeon is a bit horrifying, isnt it? One of the players in the back screamed after checking the attributes of these mummies. Level 15 elite bosses? Impossible, how can there be so many? Damn, its true. They are all level 15 elite bosses. Luckily we have these NPCs with us, otherwise no matter how many people we bring, we would all be wiped out! Charge, lets go! We just need to deal damage with these NPCs tanking for us. If we can kill one boss, we kill one boss. All of these are bosses! Hearing this mans roar, all the players were stunned for a moment, then started rushing towards the monsters. For a while, various attacks flooded over the crowd of mummies like a torrent. Various colors of energy beams even illuminated the surrounding hall. The players powerful momentum gave the NPCs a good scare. Only when they realized that the players were attacking the mummies did they finally breathe a sigh of relief. After exchanging glances, all the NPCs began to be wary of the players behind them. Song Jian didnt care about this. Apart from keeping the Immortal Sword Body and Morphing into Dark Cloud skills at hand and not summoning any creatures, he immediately launched full firepower, rushing towards the mummies. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swung out, emitting a dark red light. The third stage attack directly threw seven or eight mummies into the air. Sword Finger! A silver light illuminated a large area around them in an instant. Qian Xiaohao squinted as he stared intently at Song Jian, who felt a gaze full of malice coming from the side. Turning his head to look, Qian Xiaohao had a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth, and he nodded slightly towards Song Jian. Bang! A mummy fell to the ground, its vitality points reduced to zero. With a boom, a black flame rose directly, burning the mummy to ashes within seconds. Clang! A crisp noise resounded as a green gemstone the size of a fingernail rolled out from the ashes. Green Gemstone (White): Inlayable, Use Effect: Can be inlaid on helmets, chest armour, trousers, gloves, leggings, physique attribute +1; Use requirement: Inlayed items level 10. A gemstone that can enhance attributes? Song Jian looked at the green gemstone the size of a fingernail in his hand, a surprised expression appearing on his face. Song Jian had acquired inlayable items before, but he had never seen one that directly increased attributes. Seeing the green gemstone in Song Jians hand, all the NPCs had greedy looks in their eyes. If it werent for fearing Song Jians powerful strength, these people would probably try to snatch the gemstone directly. Gems, indeed, gems can drop in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace One of the NPCs stared at the gemstone in Song Jians hand in a daze, mumbling to himself. Haha, so many mummies, all mine, the gems are all mine too! Another NPC seemed to have been stimulated, breaking out his full strength and charging towards the mummies. Song Jian took a deep breath. It seemed that these gems were indeed valuable, or else these NPCs wouldnt be so fanatic. Could the red gems required to upgrade the Blood Pool be obtained here? A sudden spark of inspiration stirred in Song Jians mind. Upon this thought, Song Jian became excited, wanting to reveal all his cards and slaughter all the mummies. This mummy was killed by me; that gemstone is also mine. Why are you plundering my spoils of war! A not-too-distant NPC who was an archer pointed at a human NPC and shouted angrily. Just because you say you killed it means you did? I also contributed. As for the spoils of war, it naturally belongs to whoever grabs it. If youre too slow, who can you blame? The warrior NPC glanced dismissively at the archer and snorted coldly before throwing himself at a mummy nearby. Song Jian looked around and indeed, nearly all the NPCs were unleashing their wide-range group attack skills. They didnt aim to eliminate all the mummies, but at least dealt damage to them and acquired the right to pick up the loot. Seeing this scene, Song Jian smirked and couldnt help chuckling. Chapter 313: Snatching the Monster Chapter 313: Snatching the Monster Translator: 549690339 | Seeing the NPCs start to fight over the monsters, Song Jian began to laugh. Seeing a mummy that only had less than a tenth of its vitality points left, Song Jian immediately pulled out a self-destructing robot from his inventory and directed it toward the mummy. The self-destructing robots moved on tracks, their speed was incredibly fast, and their compact size made them nimble among the monsters. As it reached the mummy, its warning light started to flash urgently. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! A massive explosion resounded, causing a damage of over two hundred points to all the monsters and NPCs within a three-meter range. The mummy let out a roar and instantly turned into a pile of ashes, unfortunately, it didnt drop any gems. Song Jian gave a snort, his gaze shifted to other mummies. However, the explosion drew all of the NPCs attention to Song Jian. In particular, those NPCs who were just attacking the mummy looked horrified. One NPC was even blasted by the self-destructing robot to the brink of death. How dare you That NPC pointed at Song Jian, his face full of anger. Huh, the experience points from the final hit are quite high! Song Jian said with surprise. Human, your actions will provoke public outrage. Even if youre powerful, you cant possibly fight against so many people A bull-headed beastman shaman, holding a bone wand, turned towards Song Jian. What, only you guys can snatch the monsters, and others cant? Song Jian retorted. The shaman priest was at a loss for words, looking at the NPCs fighting over the mummies, he sighed and shook his head without saying more. The NPCs were not all on the same page. They belonged to different factions, some of them were even enemies. But because there were so many players, these NPCs felt pressure and nerves, forced to unite and form a loose alliance. However, this alliance couldnt hold up in the face of self-interest. Song Jian didnt care about that, seeing another mummy was almost out of vitality points, he immediately let loose another self-destructing robot. Ba-ba-ba~ The self-destructing robot rushed towards the mummy. At this moment, the NPC that had been hacking at the mummy saw its vitality points had fallen to half and immediately showed a drastic change in expression. Rather than being hit by the mummy, it rapidly retreated. The explosion radius of self-destructing robots was three meters. If it waited till the moment they worked their way over, it would be too late to escape. Boom! Another thunderous noise, the mummy with less than a hundred vitality points was blasted into pieces. The surrounding NPCs scampered away in panic, none dared to get within a 3-meter radius of the mummys corpse. Just then, Song Jians eyes brightened. He seemed to see a red gem roll down from the mummys body. Sword Shadow Step! A dark figure pounced at the mummy. Some NPCs seeing that Song Jian intended to snatch the gem began to attack him. Energy beams of various colors blasted at Song Jian all at once. Boom! MISS, MISS, Boom! About half of the attacks were directly dodged, Song Jian was taken by surprise, he swiftly scooped up the gem and turned around. Like a shadow, he rushed towards the NPC attacking him that was closest to him. Dont, Stop, 1 The face of that NPC changed drastically, it hadnt expected that Song Jian would actually dare to fight it amidst so many people. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! A series of attacks followed, instantly killing this NPC who had over eight hundred vitality points. Leisurely picking up the items dropped by the NPC, Song Jian looked around. His eyes were filled with killing intent, and a hint of black shadows began to float around him, like tentacles of a devil. Qian Xiaohao sneered, ready to step forward and reprimand Song Jian, even thinking about rallying everyone around to kill him and see if he could burst out the Sword Finger skill. But he was held back by his last remaining follower, who whispered in his ear, Young Master, look at the black mist on him, thats the mark of an abyssal demon. Hes been marked by an abyssal demon. If you kill him, I fear you will replace him, becoming the next target of the abyssal demon What? How could he possibly provoke such a terrifying existence? Qian Xiaohaos eyes were full of surprise. Staring at Song Jian for a while, there was struggle in Qian Xiaohaos eyes. After hesitating for a long time, he finally sighed; He can perform Sword Finger, he surely possesses Invisible Sword Qi, what a pity After Song Jian had killed an NPC, not all NPCs were stunned by his actions. Two of the level twenty NPCs snorted, about to step forward, but saw that Song Jian unleashed over a dozen self-destructing robots all at once that surrounded him. This moment immediately silenced everyone. Over a dozen self-destructing robots, each capable of causing over two hundred points of damage, this many self-destructing robots could instantly kill any one present. If Song Jian was heartless, he could even take a lot of NPCs down with him. Human, what do you want exactly? An elf NPC tightly clutched his battle bow, his face full of confusion as he asked. I need a hundred red gems! Song Jian replied with a slight smile. Impossible! Not every monster here can drop a gem, and not every gem dropped is necessarily red. Your request is impossible to fulfil! The elf NPC immediately rebutted, angered. Shrugging, Song Jian said: Well, Ill just farm for loot myself. Is that farming for loot yourself? Youre just stealing monsters, are you clueless? The elf NPC was left speechless in frustration. If Song Jian continued causing chaos, everyone would have to reserve some energy while fighting monsters. When would they be able to kill all these mummies? You have to understand theres more than just that in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace! I can give you all the red gems dropped by these mummies, plus an extra Life Fruit. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, you can fully recover by consuming it, what do you think? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, he only had a few more than ten self-destructing robots left. Even if he could snatch every time and every mummy he snatched could explode with a red gem, he could at most obtain a dozen more red gems. If he accepted the deal proposed by the elf NPC, his harvest would naturally be larger. Will they listen to you? Song Jian glanced at the other NPCs. Seeming to possess high status, the elf NPC looked around, his gaze only lingered on Qian Xiaohao for a moment. As Qian Xiaohao nodded slightly, the elf NPC showed a smidge of smugness in his smile: This, I will certainly guarantee for you! Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord Chapter 314: The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord Translator: 549690339 Song Jian laughed and nodded, agreeing to the elf NPCs suggestion. The Elf NPC was quite generous, tossing a fist-sized red fruit to Song Jian. This was a Life Fruit from the Tree of Life, but it wasnt as precious as people imagined. It was at most equivalent to a full Vitality potion that removes all negative status effects. However, sometimes such a fruit could save ones life. Song Jian nodded, put the Life Fruit into his bag, but didnt take back the self-destructing robots. They still surrounded him, glaring intently at the NPCs who were hunting the mummies. For a moment, all the players looked at Song Jian with admiration; he was a ruthless guy! He even made the NPCs work for him? Without the self-destructing robots causing chaos, the NPCs finally relaxed and started to focus on hunting the mummies. Clang- At the sound of a crisp noise, Song Jian turned to look. A red gem dropped from a mummys body, and Song Jian couldnt help but smile, staring closely at the NPC who killed the mummy. The human NPC wore a conflicted expression. After picking up the red gem, he saw Song Jians wolfish gaze and couldnt help but tremble slightly, shaking his head with a bitter smile as he tossed the red gem to Song Jian. If he didnt hand over the red gem, not only would Song Jian not let him go, but the Elf NPC wouldnt spare him either. Although the red gem was precious, it wasnt as valuable as his own life. When inlaid on equipment, the red gem could increase ones strength attribute by one point, almost equal to a Ring of Strength. However, Song Jian wanted the red gems not for inlaying, but for upgrading his Blood Pool. Although the Blood Slaves created by the Blood Pool were currently weak, their potential was great and their levels needed to be increased as soon as possible. Soon, Song Jian collected more than ten red gems, while the other colored gems that dropped were collected by the NPCs themselves. Those who dropped red gems could only blame their bad luck. One unlucky player who luckily managed to deliver the last hit and received a gem from a mummy found out it was a red gem. He reluctantly handed it to Song Jian with a mournful face, leaving Song Jian both amused and helpless. Soon, the hundred plus mummies were all killed by the NPCs, dropping more than thirty red gems, all of which were pocketed by Song Jian. Without the interference of the self-destructing robots, the NPCs monster-hunting efficiency was quite impressive. With the mummies no longer being a threat, everyone continued to move forward. Soon, a Bronze Throne appeared before everyone. This is it, the Bronze Throne. Whoever possesses it will get a chance to compete for one of the top ten unique professions! Qian Xiaohaos eyes gleamed. He had spent a great deal of effort to enter Doomsday City, all for the sake of this Bronze Throne in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The Elf NPC also wore an excited expression: Is this the key to the top ten unique professions? Its so amazing, I finally see it today Qian Xiaohao excitedly rushed towards the Bronze Throne deep within the Underground Palace, but stopped halfway, his face full of doubt and suspicion. How, how could this be? Why is there still someone on the throne? It should be noted that the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace Qian Xiaohao had previously entered contained only a bare Bronze Throne. Although he didnt have the qualifications to compete back then, he remembered every detail of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace clearly. Could this be a trap? Qian Xiaohao couldnt help but take two steps back, while the follower behind him wore a puzzled expression, whispering, Young Master, whats wrong? Why dont you go and seize the Bronze Throne? Somethings not quite right Qian Xiaohao said with a frown. Since Young Master Qian is not interested, I, Ama Girel Star Moon, will take this Bronze Throne. The Elf NPC excitedly lunged at the Bronze Throne. Song Jian calmly followed behind the NPC. Regardless of who obtained the treasure, he would always get a share. He had the confidence and ability to do so. The Elf NPC charged toward the Bronze Throne and saw a black-robed skeleton sitting on it. Frowning, he tried to pull the skeleton down. The black robe on the skeleton was made of an unknown material. Even the iron chains on the Coiling Dragon Pillar had rusted away, but the black robe remained brand new, as if it had just been made. The flesh on the skeleton had long since decayed, leaving only the pitch-black bones, which radiated a faint luster from their surface, like black crystals. Ama Girel, just a small family of elves, dares to compete with me for the Bronze Throne, not knowing whether to live or die! Qian Xiaohao sneered, with his hands crossed on his shoulders, standing aside, wanting to watch Ama Girel mess up. As expected, the moment Ama Girel reached out, the skeleton on the Bronze Throne suddenly had oil-green light in its eye sockets. Slap- Ama Girels arm was grabbed by the skeleton; The stench of the Elves, I smelled it the moment you entered the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace The skeleton raised its head, its eyes glowing with green fire as it stared at Ama Girel, speaking in a hoarse voice. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You, you are Ama Girels face turned pale; only then did the name and attributes of the skeleton appear above its head. LV15 Imperial Dragon Demon Lord (Lord): Vitality Points: 5000/5000, Spirit Points: 800/800. Special Features: Undead, Super Defense, Ghostly Strike. Skills: Instant Slash, Soul Drain, Summon Guardian. A level 15 Lord BOSS? Ama Girel was startled and hurriedly tried to break free from the skeletons grip, but the skeletons palm was like an iron clamp, holding his wrist firmly. Whoosh- Ama Girel suddenly felt a pain in his chest and saw a withered hand had pierced through it. His eyes were full of disbelief and terror. How, how is this possible? I have 860 Vitality Points, how could 1 Serve as the nourishment for my resurrection- The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a satisfied moan, wisps of red Vitality flowing from Ama Girels body into the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. In no time, Ama Girel had turned into a mummy, his face still wearing a look of terror. At this point, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had fully regained his flesh, appearing like a man in his thirties with two huge dragon horns on his head and blue gem-like eyes. Seeing the NPCs and players gathered around, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords mouth curled into a cruel smile. Since you killed all my subordinates, youll now become my subordinates! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord laughed loudly, raising his right hand towards the sky. A dragons roar echoed throughout the Underground Palace. Chapter 315: Attracting Hatred Chapter 315: Attracting Hatred Translator: 549690339 The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord stood up from the Bronze Throne, and a pressure emanated from him. Everyone could not help but take a few steps back, their faces changing drastically. Is this the power of a Level 15 lord? How is that possible! Surprise appeared in Qian Xiaohaos eyes. He had only felt such a terrifying aura from those characters above Level 30. As the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord stood up, he raised his hand. A dragon chant echoed throughout the Underground Palace, and from behind the Bronze Throne, a colossal Bone Dragon over ten meters long slowly revealed its head. The Bone Dragons entire body was devoid of flesh, leaving only stark white bones. Two clusters of green flames burned ferociously in its eye sockets. Gray auras surrounded the Bone Dragon, giving people a dangerous feeling just by seeing them. Qian Xiaohaos face changed, and he shouted softly, Retreat! Instantly, he and the Follower retreated rapidly, heading towards the entrance of the cave. Adult members of the Dragon Clan were at least Level 60. Even if they turned into Bone Dragons after death, their levels would not be lower than 55. Even if everyone present joined forces, they would be no match for this Bone Dragon, let alone a Level 15 lord-class BOSS. How could a Bone Dragon appear here! Qian Xiaohaos expression darkened with terror. He even ignored his subordinates and only led his Follower, rushing towards the entrance of the cave. While running, the Follower unintentionally glanced back, and suddenly froze. Young Master, thats not a real Bone Dragon The Follower grabbed Qian Xiaohao and whispered. Qian Xiaohao turned to look and saw what the Follower meant. The Bone Dragon that had been summoned by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was not real. It was translucent like an illusion. Its second half seemed to be embedded in the wall behind the Bronze Throne, revealing only the front half of its body. Fifteen, Level 15? And an ordinary-quality monster? This, this After closely inspecting the Bone Dragon, Qian Xiaohao didnt know what to say. Everything before him made Qian Xiaohao feel as if he had lost control. Why did this Imperial Dragon Demon Palace seem so different from any other he had entered? Rumble! At this moment, the entrance of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace suddenly began to shake, and stones rolled down, sealing the bronze gate shut. A hideous smile appeared on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords face, as he roared softly, All of you shall die! Speaking, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord grasped at his right hand, and a huge demonic blade over two-meters long appeared in his palm. He fiercely slashed forward, sending a black blade aura at the crowd. A NPC with a shield in hand shouted and stepped forward, grasping the shield tightly and smashing it into the ground. Shield Wall! As the command was uttered, the shields surface emitted a dense layer of white light, forming a huge wall made up of shields to block the path. Boom! The black blade aura shattered the white lights shield wall and viciously struck the shield. The NPC shouted, his forehead veins bulging, refusing to budge and firmly resisting the shield. Bang! With a loud noise, the NPC was pushed back by the blade aura, dragging him more than two meters away, as a damage number of more than 300 floated above his head. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We can block it! Surprise appeared on the face of the Shield Warrior NPC. Whoosh! A white light flew down from above and immediately boosted his Vitality Points by more than 200. We can win! Everyone, lets fight together! This is a Level 15 lord-class BOSS, defeating it will surely grant us silver, maybe even gold-quality equipment! The Shield Warrior rallied the crowd, and almost all NPCs cheered in response. Qian Xiaohaos face became incredibly ugly. What the Shield Warrior did was what he should have been doing in the first place. But because he knew about the Bone Dragon, he panicked and wanted to escape the moment he saw it. His cowardice was apparent to everyone. Even if he rallied the crowd now, no one would respond except the people he brought with him. Young Master, what should we do? The only remaining Follower asked softly. Fight, we have to kill it! Only then can we obtain the Bronze Throne! Qian Xiaohao gritted his teeth. Understood, Young Master! The Follower pulled a rifle from his bag and held it. The rifle was even longer than a regular sniper rifle and possessed a technological appearance beyond its era. Energy lights on both sides of the gun flickered continuously, seemingly always in a charging state. This Gauss sniper rifle, powered by electromagnetic acceleration rails, fired metal bullets with incredible speed. They were virtually undeterred within a kilometer, with almost no recoil, and its power far exceeded regular sniper rifles. It was a weapon that every sniper-class player dreamt about. Be careful not to attract too much aggro! Qian Xiaohao cautioned before flicking his right hand down. The ring on his index finger burst into a sky-blue light, and a lightsaber appeared in his palm. It resembled the lightsabers used by Jedi warriors in the real worlds Star Wars films. The weapons performance was also analogous, being almost indestructible and extremely sharp. The blade dazzled in a light show, making it highly visually appealing. In the game, as long as a warrior could withstand the BOSSS attacks, the demise of the BOSS was already deemed inevitable. Seeing that the Shield Warrior NPC could withstand the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords assault, all NPCs confidence surged. After all, everyone present possessed at least the strength of a Level 15 elite BOSS. Surely all these people combined could kill a single Level 15 lord, right? Moreover, with hundreds of players continuously attacking from behind, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords Vitality Points visibly plummeted. When the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords Vitality Points had dropped by a fifth, it roared loudly. A strong energy wave erupted from its body, repulsing everyone who had been besieging it. Afterward, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord strode back towards the Bronze Throne and slowly sat down. Astonishingly, its Vitality Points began to recover slowly, and in a short time, regained more than 100 points. Everyones faces changed dramatically as they hurriedly charged towards it. As soon as someone came within five meters of the Bronze Throne, the enormous Bone Dragon Illusion suddenly emitted a dragons roar and spat out a gray Dragon Breath at them. Instantly, almost every melee class was engulfed by the gray Dragon Breath, causing their attributes to plummet by 30%. In addition, there was also a continuous damage effect applied to them. Panicking, the melee group retreated quickly. At this moment, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord revealed a cruel grin, stood up from the Bronze Throne, leaped, and pounced on the crowd. Chapter 316: Focus Fire on the Bone Dragon Chapter 316: Focus Fire on the Bone Dragon Translator: 549690339??????????????? All melee fighters hit by the Bone Dragons Dragon Breath were afflicted with an Aging debuff, their attributes reduced by 30%, and their Vitality Points continually dropping. The debuff lasted for three minutes. At this moment, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had already come down from the Bronze Throne and charged at the melee fighters. Three minutes was enough for it to kill all the melee fighters, making the situation chaotic. At this time, the Tauren Shaman Priest who had accused Song Jian earlier suddenly started chanting loudly, sticking a thick, half-human-height wooden stake into the ground. He bit his tongue, spraying blood onto the stake. In an instant, the stake began to vibrate, countless green powders fluttered off it, covering a five-meter radius. All NPCs and players who entered the range saw their Vitality Points rapidly increasing. Melee fighters retreat, enter the purification totem range! the Tauren Shaman Priest bellowed. All melee fighters showed a look of joy and rushed towards the stake, entering the area covered by the green powder. In an instant, the Aging status vanished, replaced with a 10% damage reduction status. For a moment, the melee fighters confidence surged. As long as they could withstand the BOSS, defeating it was only a matter of time. Whoosh- A dark blade aura struck towards everyone. The piercing blade aura seemed to split the space in two, emanating a chilling sound. The Shield Warrior at the front changed his expression as he sensed that this attack was more than ten times more potent than the ones he had endured before. Solid as Gold! The Shield Warrior roared, and a faint golden bell illusion descended from the sky, guarding him firmly in the center. This was the Shield Warriors ultimate skill, reducing 50% damage taken. It was his most potent damage reduction skill, but its cooldown was long, lasting thirty minutes. In most battles, it could only be used once. Clang- The blade aura struck the golden bell illusion, producing a deep resounding bell sound, starting with a low hum and becoming more and more piercing. The nearby peoples expressions changed drastically, and they retreated one after another. Many of them began bleeding from their ears, unable to withstand the sonic attack. With a bang, the golden bell illusion was shattered by the blade, and the Shield Warrior NPC spit out a mouthful of blood. The arms holding his shield felt weak and numb. Without his firm will, he might have collapsed on the spot. Crack- A crisp cracking sound echoed, and the Shield Warriors heart sank. A crack appeared on the surface of the shield he held, and its durability dropped to 12. I cant resist any longer. If I do, itll definitely kill me! The Shield Warrior NPC had a gloomy expression, glancing at his Vitality Points. That attack had dealt more than half of his Vitality Points, even after reducing the damage by 60%. If he hadnt used his life-saving ability immediately, he would have been slain instantly. At this thought, the Shield Warrior felt a chill creeping up his body and slowly backed away. Although the healing from behind constantly boosted his Vitality Points, he dared not continue resisting the boss, letting other melee fighters take the front line. Song Jian was also continually attacking, but his eyes were constantly scanning the field, watching everyones actions. When he saw the Shield Warrior slowly backing away, his attack hesitated. The skill he intended to use stopped, and he started dealing damage with normal attacks. Just then, Qian Xiaohaos Follower felt that the BOSSS aggro had mostly been attracted to the front-row fighters and gritted his teeth, pulling the trigger towards the BOSS. In an instant, an eerie chill surged through Song Jians heart, giving him the illusion of being stared at by the Death God. Before he could react, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a piercing roar. A large, bowl-sized hole appeared on its left shoulder, and countless black miasma poured out from the wound. Its Vitality Points plummeted, dropping by 15%.??????????? & It could be said that the damage from this attack was higher than the damage dealt by others before. Almost all NPCs and players let out a triumphant cheer, but Song Jian felt a chill in his heart. Such a terrifying attack would likely instakill even him if caught off-guard. More importantly, the Followers shot was too fast, giving almost no time to dodge. How can there be such a terrifying attack? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he couldnt help but look at the Follower. At this moment, the Follower had a pale face, and only half of his Vitality Points remained. It seemed that unleashing that powerful attack also had a price, and he was unlikely to cause such terrifying damage again in the short term. Even with the power of just one strike, its still terrifying. If he wants to assassinate someone, theres likely an 80% chance of success. Song Jian thought to himself, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at the Follower. Because of the Sword Finger, he and Qian Xiaohao could never be friends. There was a high possibility that one day the Followers shot would be aimed at him. He wondered if he would be able to avoid the fatal blow when that happens. Its best to keep him here forever! Song Jians eyes flashed with murderous intent, but it vanished quickly. The heavily injured Imperial Dragon Demon Lord glared at the Follower without pursuing, instead turning its head and walking towards the Bronze Throne. Its going to heal its Vitality Points again. Kill it, stop it! someone shouted. They had already reduced its Vitality Points by 20%. If they let it recover again, all their efforts would be wasted, and everyone became anxious. As they glanced at the Bone Dragon next to the Bronze Throne, they couldnt help but feel uneasy, turning their gazes to the Tauren Shaman Priest. The Priest sighed and said, The Purification Totem still has five minutes of cooldown time Upon hearing this, everyone halted their advance, watching the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord sit on the Bronze Throne and slowly recover its Vitality Points. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You all will die! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord wore a cold smile, its eyes full of murderous intent as it stared at the more than a hundred NPCs and players present, its voice deep and ominous. Song Jian stared at it for a long time, then looked at the Bone Dragon Illusion, which had only half of its body exposed. He suddenly shouted, Ranged fighters, focus fire on that Bone Dragon! Chapter 317: Destroying the Bone Dragon Chapter 317: Destroying the Bone Dragon Translator: 549690339 | No one thought to attack the Bone Dragon since it was merely an illusion. Most people instinctively thought it was just a skill summoned by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. When everyone heard Song Jians yell, they were momentarily startled their gaze shifting towards the Bone Dragon. An archer in the distance tried to fire an arrow at the Bone Dragon and surprisingly, it actually inflicted over sixty points of damage. It can be killed, this Bone Dragon Illusion can actually be killed! Everyone was ecstatic as they watched the damaged Bone Dragon Illusion with a blood meter appearing above its head. Whenever the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord is injured to a certain extent, it retreats to the Bronze Throne to restore its vitality points. Because of the threat posed by the Bone Dragon, no one dared approach, having to watch as the Demon Lord restored his vitality. If this continues for another half an hour, everyones spirit points would be depleted. By then, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord would wipe everyone out. Seeing hope, everybody burst into cheers. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord snorted coldly as it rose to its feet and strode down from the Bronze Throne. Now, Suprisingly, Song Jian realized that the demon lord did not fully restore its vitality points. Instead, it only restored 5% before leaving the Bronze Throne. It also only restored by 5% the first time Song Jian recalled the first time the Demon Lord restored itself. At the sight of the Demon Lord regaining vitality points, everyone was thrown into confusion. Plus, with the Bone Dragon threatening everyone, most people didnt notice how much vitality the Demon Lord had recovered. Maybe, it can only restore 5% of vitality points at a time Song Jian speculated in his mind. After the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord descended from the Bronze Throne, numerous melee fighters started to resist despite their unease. Every time the imperial Dragon Demon Lord stepped down from the Bronze Throne, it would emit a sharp black Qi, even the initially resilient shield warrior had to use his life-saving skill to survive. Everyone wondered whether they could withstand the hit. However, speaking of the shield warrior, where had he gone? just as some melee fighters were looking around for the shield warrior, the imperial Dragon Demon Lord suddenly let out a roar and charged forward. There was a chilling aura emanating from its body. All the melee fighters who made contact with it were thrown off their feet. Fortunately, though they were thrown, the damage was minimal. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. -It somewhat resembles the warriors charge! someone muttered. On the outside, this technique indeed resembled the charging skill of warriors, but the warriors charging skill wasnt this formidable. It doesnt have the power to send many people flying. Typically, the charging skill targets the first person it encounters, with the skill ending upon contact. Yet, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords strike had sent each melee fighter in its path flying, at least seven or eight combatants. Who is its target? After a moment of relief, the melee fighters suddenly became anxious. Behind them were all ranged fighters. If the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord charged into their midst, then thered be no hope for survival. At this point, Song Jian wasnt too far from the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord and could feel the chilling wind against his face. Luckily, he wasnt within the Demon Lords attack range. He just watched as the Demon Lord charged towards Qian Xiaohaos follower. As expected, its target is the follower Song Jians lips curled upwards. The damage dealt by the follower in the last round exceeded the combined damage of everyone else. This was why he didnt launch an attack in the first round and instead waited until the second. He was probably worried that he might draw the bosss aggro by inflicting too much damage. Unexpectedly, even after waiting a round of attacks, his damage was still substantial enough to attract the bosss aggro. Song Jian took a look at the others who were all swarming towards the boss while he himself rushed towards the Bone Dragon next to the Bronze Throne. Its just a regular level fifteen monster. Killing it doesnt require activating the Immortal Sword Body. It can be disposed of with a succession of moves! Song Jian thought to himself. Seeing Song Jian charging towards it, the Bone Dragon let out a roar, spewing out a Dragon Breath. Song Jian immediately activated Sword Shadow Step, rushing to the Bone Dragon. He wielded his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, aiming it at its giant skull. Sword Silk! Three silken strands of Sword Qi appeared out of nowhere. They explored momentarily in the air like tiny tentacles. Then, with a swish, all three collectively plunged towards the Bone Dragon. Thud! The long sword in Song Jians hand brutally hack onto the head of the Bone Dragon, himself also getting engulfed by the Dragon Breath. Suddenly, a feeling of weakness welled up from Song Jians heart. However, a moment later, a cool sensation gushed through his mind, completely dispelling that feeling of weakness. The level ten innate skill Thick Skin had robust resistance and even immunity to any negative effects. Although the Bone Dragon is a creature at the top of the pyramid, its level was too low at this time. It was not even an Elite BOSS. Apparently, it merely bore the form of a Bone Dragon and lacked the kind of pressure found in higher beings. The Thick Skin skill easily immunized the Aging effect. Without the Aging effect, Song Jian didnt take the Bone Dragons attack seriously. Each time, it could only cause damage less than thirty points to Song Jian. It couldnt even match his vitality recovery, so Song Jians vitality points were always full. Broken Wing Dance! Rapid Sword, Activate! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! A series of sword moves constantly struck the Bone Dragons head. Just then, a mournful scream resonated from the distance. Song Jian turned his head to find the imperial Dragon Demon Lord lifting his long knife. Skewered on its blade tip was an NPC. Upon closer inspection, it was Qian Xiaohaos Follower. Qian Xiaohaos face turned terribly pale. To block the BOSSS attack on his Follower, he had even forcibly ordered others to stop the BOSS. But contrary to his expectation, the BOSSS strength was so extraordinary. Despite being besieged by everyone, it effortlessly dashed in front of his Follower and stabbed without hesitation. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord looked at the convulsing human overhead and laughed heartily as blood gushed out. It was so refreshing. Bathing in the blood shower, a trace of intoxication appeared on its face. It even stuck out its tongue to lick the blood on its cheek. -You all will end up like him! The hoarse voice of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord sounded again. But just then, a mournful dragons cry erupted suddenly from behind. The imperial Dragon Demon Lords face changed, and it abruptly turned its head. At that moment, Song Jian was leaping high in the air. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flashed a red Sword Qi, mercilessly hacking toward the Bone Dragon. -No! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords face showed a look of terror, emitting a furious roar. Crack- Song Jian harvested the last bit of vitality from the Bone Dragon. The massive Bone Dragon burst open with a bang, countless bones collapsing and quickly forming a small mountain of bones. Chapter 318: Restoring Vitality Chapter 318: Restoring Vitality Translator. 549690339 | The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had charged too far away. Upon seeing Song jians final blow, he was riddled with fury, wishing desperately to rush to Song Jian to slice him apart. In the end, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord could only watch helplessly as the Bone Dragon Illusion turned into a mass of Bone Mountain. Then, a gust of wind blew, turning the great mound of Bone Mountain into a pile of pale ashes. Ao~ A dragons roar echoed throughout the entire cave. A huge Bone Dragon Illusion rose from Bone Mountain. At this time, the spiritual state of the Bone Dragon repeatedly charged towards Song Jian but could do no harm to him. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord gritted his teeth in indignation, let out a roar, and gave a tremble with his long knife. The body of the follower hanging on his knife tip was instantly torn to pieces by his energy, scattering all over the ground. Although Song Jian had inflicted no damage on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, after defeating the Bone Dragon Illusion, the Demon Lords hatred had already locked firmly onto Song Jian. Die! cried the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord fiercely, not caring about anything else and rushing toward Song Jian. Some NPCs, seeing the Demon Lord sprinting toward Song Jian, intentionally or unintentionally made way for him. Song Jians heart tightened as he prepared for the looming confrontation with the imperial Dragon Demon Lord. The giant Bone Dragon Illusion kept circling around him, ceaselessly opening its mouth to attack Song Jian, but it could do nothing to injure him. At this moment, Song Jian felt that the Black Dragon hatchling in his Pet Space was emanating a restless mood. He quickly called out the Black Dragon hatchling. Upon appearing, the Black Dragon hatchling immediately raised its head and let out a tender dragon roar. Its pair of golden slit pupils were staring excitedly at the Bone Dragon Soul circling around Song Jian. Seeing the arrival of the Black Dragon hatchling in an instant, the Bone Dragon Soul felt a sudden shiver for some reason and couldnt help but retreat. The Black Dragon hatchling flapped its wings and lunged toward the Bone Dragon Soul. Before the Bone Dragon Soul could react, the hatchling opened its mouth wide and inhaled deeply. Suddenly, a strong wind was sucking the Bone Dragons soul, directing it into the mouth of the Black Dragon hatchling, Like drinking jelly, it took only a few seconds for the hatchling to swallow the Bone Dragon Soul, which was dozens of times larger than itself. After consuming the Bone Dragon Soul, the hatchling let out a satisfied burp, swaying and flying toward Song Jian with a drunken gait. Seeing that the Bone Dragon Soul was consumed by the Song Jians pet, the imperial Dragon Demon Lord was dazed, standing rooted to the spot, his expression devastated. The Black Dragon hatchling that flew beside Song Jian closed its eyes and fell. Song Jian quickly stored it back into his Pet Space. Looking at the Black Dragon hatchling, the Pet Space indicated that the hatchling is in an evolving state. It will take ten hours to complete the evolution, during which it cannot be summoned, or the evolution will fail. Its not going to turn into a Bone Dragon with a body full of white bones, is it? Song Jian became worried. Just then, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord let out a mournful roar, his originally green eyes turned into two balls of fiery red flames, burning fiercely in an instant. Die! Amid a roar, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord swung his long knife, hacking it violently towards Song Jian. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Bone Dragon was more than a mere pet to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, it was his spirit beast. His ability to cheat death was all thanks to the existence of the Bone Dragon. Now, with the Bone Dragons soul being devoured by the Black Dragon hatchling, even if the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord were to slaughter all the NPCs and players in the Underground Palace, he still wouldnt be able to cheat death and truly resurrect. His power was confined to the current state, unable to advance further. For the imperial Dragon Demon Lord, this was even more unacceptable than death itself. At this point, Song Jian angered it even more than the follower from before. The long knife in the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords hand was already beginning to ignite with black flames. Song Jian was startled, he pulled out a bottle of Weakness Potion from his bag, aimed at the route the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was charging through, and harshly smashed it at the ground. With a boom, dust clouded the air as the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord rushed out, disregarding everything and swiped at Song Jian. Beep Beep Beep- Just then, the ten plus Self-Destructing Robots surrounding Song Jian, emitted blinding red light from their eyes, and collectively rushed towards the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Immortal Sword Body, activate! A soft shout, a flicker of golden light appeared on the surface of Song Jians body. Eight long sword illusions slowly circled around him, sharply raising his attributes, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand felt somewhat lightweight. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian rushed towards the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, and a sword clashed heavily together. With a boom, Song Jian was directly blown away, his Vitality Points dropped more than five hundred points. Even the Shield Warrior from before, if he had taken this strike head-on, would have surely died. The imperial Dragon Demon Lord was not feeling any better at the moment. After activating the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jians strength attributes exceeded 25 points. Even the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord did not have that level of strength. If it was not for skill bonuses, the one to have been blown away from this strike would have been the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. At this moment, a damage of over three hundred points was also floated above the head of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Nearly vomiting a mouthful of blood, it managed to forcibly suppress it and swallow it down. just as it was preparing to strike while the iron was hot and continue to attack Song Jian, the ten odd Self-Destructing Robots had already run to its front. Boom boom boom- The Self-Destructing Robots practically exploded simultaneously, and rising from the spot where the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord stood, a small scale mushroom cloud appeared. The terrifying explosion made the entire cave start to shake, with broken rocks falling from above. Everyones faces wore expressions of fear, terrified of being buried underground. You have to understand, that the spot where everyone was located was hundreds of metres away from the surface. If it collapses, no one will have any chance of survival. Leaning on his long sword, Song Jian slowly stood up. He glanced at the Life Fruit in his bag, hesitated a moment, but still did not take it out. He still had more than three hundred Vitality Points, and moreover, he could recover more than twenty every second. In just half a minute, his Vitality Points would be fully recovered, it wasnt time to use the Life Fruit yet. Glancing at the Bronze Throne next to him, Song Jian suddenly had a thought and directly turned, taking a seat atop the Bronze Throne. Until the imperial Dragon Demon Lord was killed, the Bronze Throne could not be retrieved. It was similar to an item of plot significance, Song Jian didnt know if it could replenish his Vitality Points, he just sat down with an attempt it mentality. Unexpectedly, the moment he sat on the Bronze Throne, a mysterious energy surged from the throne into his body. For a moment, his Vitality Points recovery speed greatly increased, and in just ten or so seconds, his Vitality Points were fully restored. When his Vitality Points were fully recovered, the mysterious energy suddenly disappeared. But then, in his eyes, a sixty-second countdown appeared on the Bronze Throne. -The throne can only be used to recover Vitality Points every sixty seconds? Excitement flashed in Song Jians eyes, he finally discovered the secret of the Bronze Throne, that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord also couldnt recover Vitality Points all the time. As the dust cleared, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was now standing m a ragged state. His body was covered with wounds, countless black mist slowly seeping from these wounds. His eyes were dead set on Song Jian, who just stepped down from the Bronze Throne, wishing he could tear him to pieces. Chapter 319: Shattered Chapter 319: Shattered Translator: 549690339 Song Jian had obliterated the Bone Dragon Illusion, causing more damage to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord than he had expected. The Bone Dragon Illusion was a manifestation of all the skills and mastery of the Demon Lord. Once it had absorbed enough vitality, it could merge with the Bone Dragon and increase its power significantly. At this point, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord regarded Song Jian with a deep-seated hatred, yearning to rip him apart with its own hands. The explosion of a dozen self-destructing robots inflicted over two thousand points of damage to the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, reducing his Vitality Points to less than half. Seeing that his Bronze Throne was also cooling down, he became even more furious, charging at Song Jian with his long sword ablaze with black flames. Song Jian had never fought a level 15 boss monster before. But after their recent clash, he could guess that none of the Demon Lords attributes would exceed twenty points. In this aspect, Song Jian had completely suppressed the Demon Lord. However, the Demon Lords skills were all extremely powerful and inflicting high damage, which made the fight difficult for Song Jian. Meanwhile, the surrounding NPCs saw that the Demon Lord was attacking Song Jian and curiously stood aside, allowing the Demon Lord to focus on Song Jian without any distraction. This was the consequence of Song Jians earlier threat to the NPCs with his self-destructing robots; practically all the NPCs present now held grudges against him. As a result, his relationship with these NPCs had most likely degraded to a point of indifference. They derived great pleasure from watching Song Jian struggle. The Demon Lords long sword was brimming with power, each swing carrying the force of cracking rocks. But Song Jian wouldnt be defeated easily. His Crimson Fire Heart Monkey Sword was suddenly enveloped with a veneer of crimson flame. The Fire Lizard Medicine! Song Jian, who had taken the Weakness Potion and Fire Lizard Medicine clashed with the Demon Lord. They traded blows for a while, none gaining an upper hand. Those watching were astounded. How can he be so strong? Qian Xiaohaos face darkened. He had considered the opponent just an adventurer who got lucky, with only potential at best. But the opponents actual power was beyond belief. Upon entering the city, other than searching for information about the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, Qian Xiaohao had always been ready to find the fortunate adventurer who traded with his father. If the adventurer had not learned the Sword Finger technique, he would attempt to trade it with him. If the adventurer had already learned the technique, then he would have no choice but to kill him to see if he could drop the Sword Finger technique upon death. When Qian Xiaohao realized that Song Jian had already learned Sword Finger, he became murderous. Although he tried hard to suppress his feelings, Song Jian soon noticed his hostility. If his two followers were still alive, Qian Xiaohao would have had the confidence to ambush and kill Song Jian. However, he currently lacked that confidence. This player is just too good, actually going toe-to-toe with a level 15 boss! Are we even playing the same game? The hundreds of other players present were equally surprised, they paused and watched Song Jians battle with the Demon Lord intently. By this time, the entire Demon Palace had become the battlefield for Song Jian and the Demon Lord alone. All the NPCs and players had merely become spectators. Song Jians Vitality Points kept decreasing, although the Demon Lords rate of decrease was faster. However, his attacks seemed to become more ferocious as his Vitality Points decreased. It seemed like the lower his Vitality Points were, the higher his attack power became. Gradually, Song Jian was finding it harder and harder to withstand the Demon Lords attacks, each hit causing him over a hundred points of damage. If he was hit with a skill, he would immediately lose five to six hundred Vitality Points. If got distracted he could potentially be killed instantly. At this moment, a gigantic Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion suddenly appeared out of thin air. As soon as it appeared, its enormous stinger immediately aimed at the Demon Lords chest. Get out of my way, inferior creature! The Demon Lord roared in fury, angered by the desert scorpions presumptuous attack. The strike that was originally aimed at Song Jian changed direction in mid-air and slashed towards the Scorpion Beast. This attack seemed to be able to shatter the void. The Desert Scorpion, which couldnt have been normally targeted, shrieked in agony as it was hit by the stroke. Its entire body was marked by a fine slit. Then, it shattered like glass and exploded into thousands of pieces. System: Your Scorpion Beast Helmet has been damaged, the helmets special ability cannot be activated for the next 12 hours; Song Jian felt a jolt of shock. Was the Demon Lords attack that terrifying? Even an innocent attack could kill the Scorpion Beast soul which couldnt be locked or attacked. If the attack had landed on his body, could he have endured it? After releasing this attack, the Demon Lord seemed somewhat energy-drained. It glanced at Song Jian and surprisingly turned around and walked toward the Bronze Throne. Oh no, its going to restore its Vitality Points again! Song Jian was alarmed. With a thought, two level 15 Fire Elemental Spirits appeared beside Song Jian and charged at the Demon Lord. Song Jian also leaped forward, stabbing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword at the Demon Lords heart from behind; At this point, the Demon Lord had grabbed onto the hand of the Bronze Throne, ready to sit down. The Fire Elemental Spirits, over a meter tall, had started to gather fireballs to toss at it. Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already pierced its heart. As soon as the sword pierced the Demon Lords heart, an angry roar echoed in the Demon Palace that sounded as divine and majestic as a god. The Demon Lord shivered, a look of disbelief filled its eyes. How can this be? Is this the wrath of the Fire God? A red damage indicator floated above its head. Finally, after a long time, the special effect of Song Jians ring, Eye of the Fire God, had been activated. The Wrath of the Fire God caused an additional three hundred points of fire damage to the Demon Lord. Click- S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a soft snap, the Demon Lord had crushed the handle of the Bronze throne in his hand. Everyone present turned pale. The most valuable thing in the entire Imperial Dragon Demon Palace was probably this Bronze Throne, yet the Demon Lord had accidentally damaged it in his surprise. If we had acted earlier, we might have killed the Demon Lord by now, and the Bronze Throne would not have been damaged A thought like this was gnawing at everyones mind like a poisonous insect. At this moment, Qian Xiaohaos fists were clenched so tight that his knuckles were turning white. His teeth were clenched so hard that a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, yet he was unaware of it. His gaze was fixed on the damaged Bronze Throne. Chapter 320: No dropped items? Chapter 320: No dropped items? Translator: 549690339 | The Bronze Throne could actually be damaged, startling all the NPCs who were aware of its value; Qian Xiaohao was filled with a sense of utter despair. The Bronze Throne was a token, possessing it proved one to be qualified to vie for one of the only ten professions. Damn, I dont know if we can still enter that place with the damaged Bronze Throne Qian Xiaohao was nearly choked with anger. His eyes, when looking at the imperial Dragon Demon Lord, were filled with murderous intent, as if he wanted nothing more than to hack it into pieces. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord looked surprised, even somewhat incredulous, as he noticed that he had squeezed and crumbled the handle of the Bronze Throne. Just then, an ethereal spirit sword materialized above Song Jians head, and he slashed it heavily on the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. A wailing scream echoed as the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord fell from the Bronze Throne. His long knife swept sideways, forcing Song Jian to retreat. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord staggered to his feet, looked at Song Jian, snorted coldly, surprisingly plunged into the crowd of NPCs. He grabbed the nearest priest-type profession, violently stabbing him in the heart. The priests head instantly displayed around six hundred damage points, instantly killing him. The Demon Lord opened his mouth for a suction and the blood from the priests body promptly consolidated into red streaks of energy, rushing toward his mouth. 1 he Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, originally had only less than five hundred vitality points, recovered nearly three hundred points in just a few seconds. Dissatisfied with recovering only over two hundred vitality points, the Imperial Demon Dragon Lord discarded the dried-up corpse in his hand after sucking it dry. He snorted coldly and rushed towards another nearby NPC. Stop him, we cant let him continue to restore vitality! The NPCs cried out, causing chaos. They had been spectating for too long and had forgotten that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord intended to wipe them all out here. In an instant, everyone C players and NPCs alike C attacked the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Countless colorful pillars of energy exploded on his body, the sound of powerful strikes filled the air. A black fog floated at the surface of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lords body, drastically reducing all the damage dealt to him to single digits. The combined attack of hundreds of individuals only caused a mere three to four hundred total damage to him. You all will die! The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords vitality points were down to less than five hundred, but his arrogance made it seem as if he was pressuring hundreds of players and NPCs. In reality, it was indeed the case. The Imperial Dragon Demon Lords attack power had now reached a terrifying level. Even the Shield Warrior who initially blocked him had his shield split into two, reducing him to a near-death state. The others were no match for him. Whoever came close was either slain in a single stroke or had all their vitality drained. It was bizarre, however, that no matter how much vitality the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord drained from NPCs, his vitality seemed to be permanently stuck at five hundred points and could not be increased any further. Just then, a crack sound came from the Bronze Throne. Chaos ensued within the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The only one who heard this crack was Song Jian, who had been standing aside and watching the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord with folded arms. At first, Song Jian thought he had heard wrong and turned his head towards the Bronze Throne. He was startled to see that small cracks had started to appear around the handle that was accidentally crushed by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. These cracks were spreading out with continuous crack sounds. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But this sound was extremely weak. If it werent for Song Jian, who was standing right next to the Bronze Throne, no one could have heard it. Like a frenzied maniac, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was killing left, right and center. Like a tiger amidst a herd of sheep, no one could match his power. Only then did people realize, to their astonishment, that someone had actually been able to battle with the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord for over ten minutes. It was virtually unbelievable. Boss, elite, lend us a hand. Do you really want to watch us all get slaughtered by this BOSS? Yes, if the BOSS drops any items, were willing to give them all to you, okay? Help! This BOSS can deal over two hundred damage with a single normal attack. We cant withstand it! The NPCs were too embarrassed to ask for help from Song Jian, but the players didnt care about that now. Even the vitality points of a Level 10 professional player didnt exceed three hundred. They couldnt withstand the BOSSS ordinary attacks, let alone using any skills. But no matter how loudly the players begged for help, even pleading desperately, Song Jian just stood in place without moving, his brows furrowed as he stared intently at the Bronze Throne. At this moment, no one noticed that the surface of the Bronze Throne was now covered in a dense network of cracks, like a spiders web. This most precious existence in the eyes of the NPCs was about to be completely destroyed. Crash- The Bronze Throne suddenly crumbled into tiny particles, like sand, collapsing m an instant. Amidst a pile of blue dust, a palm-sized, dazzling bronze box appeared in front of Song Jian. Theres actually a treasure inside the Bronze Throne? Song Jians eyes lit up. He rushed forward, picked up the palm-sized bronze box and immediately placed it in his inventory. The moment Song Jian put the bronze box into his inventory, the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord seemed to feel something. After knocking an NPC away, he turned and looked at the Bronze Throne. When he saw the Bronze Throne had turned into fine sand, a look of despair appeared on the face of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. He yelled hysterically, No, it cant be Crack, crack- The Imperial Dragon Demon Lord began walking towards the Bronze Throne. After only a few steps, his legs started to stiffen and a hint of blue appeared on the surface of his body. After struggling forwards a few steps more, the entire body of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord was covered in blue, looking like a bronze statue. Boom! The bronze statue that the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord had turned into shattered, and horrific wails echoed throughout the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. At this time, a red light point suddenly appeared in front of the Bronze Throne. In an instant, this light point turned into a light door, with a five-minute countdown appearing above it. Did you just take something from the Bronze Throne? Qian Xiaohao suddenly pointed at Song Jian and shouted loudly. No one had seen the moment when the Bronze Throne had crumbled into fine sand. Everyone had been chased by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord as if they were mice, afraid that they would be cut to pieces if they were one step slow. However, after Song Jian took away the bronze box, an indentation in the shape of a box was left in the blue sand and caught Qian Xiaohaos attention. It was this detail that made Qian Xiaohao suspicious. He wondered if Song Jian had taken something. Song Jian glanced coldly at Qian Xiaohao, made a throat-slitting gesture, turned around, and disappeared into the red light portal. The players didnt notice the actions of the NPCs; they all swarmed towards the corpse of the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, continuously flipping over each bronze fragment, hoping to see if the BOSS had dropped any items. However, to the disappointment of everyone, this powerful Level 15 Boss did not drop any items at all, leaving the players cursing out loud. This behavior gave the remaining NPCs pause and a look of astonishment spread across their faces. Chapter 321: A Black Object Chapter 321: A Black Object Translator: 549690339 Without having found any loot, the players left via the teleportation gate one by one. Only Qian Xiaohao approached the bronze throne, carefully sweeping his gaze across its surface. His face darkened noticeably. After a while, Qian Xiaohao stood up, his teeth gritted as he spoke in a low tone, Weve been played by that gods chosen! Sir Qian, what exactly happened? An NPC steps forward, interrogating. Look at this spot! Qian Xiaohao pointed at a hollow in the center of the bronze throne, There was something here, but that guy swiped it! Now Qian Xiaohao understood why the high-profile figures were all trying to seize the bronze throne C it wasnt for the throne itself, but for the treasure buried inside. Anyhow, Qian Xiaohao suffered a major loss this time. Once leading over a dozen people, only three now survived, including his two most loyal followers who died here. All for nothing, without obtaining any rewards. Sir Qian, we all know that the Bronze Throne within the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is the most precious, but its significance is still unclear. Could you explain its value to us? An NPC of the priest class suddenly asked. With a cold smirk, Qian Xiaohao denied. Such information had been tightly controlled by the influential factions and families. Ordinary people had no access to them. These NPCs, thinking they could obtain such valuable information for free, were simply delusional. just as Qian Xiaohao was about to refuse, a thought struck him, and with a chuckle, he replied, Actually, the bronze throne holds the secret to becoming one of the top ten unique professions. Whoever can acquire it will have the chance to stand atop the pyramid. Gasps filled the air among the NPCs. Dreams and greed gleamed in everyones eyes. To ordinary people, the top ten unique professions were no different from deities. Unbelievably, the Bronze Throne held the key to reaching such divinities. Now, the treasure has been taken by that gods chosen. If you want it, you should go find him. Qian Xiaohao smiled, turning around to step into the teleportation gate. With less than twenty NPCs left, they exchanged glances, each entering the teleportation gate one after another, leaving behind in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace only silence, shattered stones, and dry corpses. At this moment, the index finger of an NPC corpse twitched, displacing a small stone beside it. The little stone rolled forward with a clattering echo resonating in the empty palace. Exiting the transmission array, Song Jian returned directly to his Manor Castle. What a pity, I didnt get to loot the items dropped by the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord! Song Jian thought regretfully. After Qian Xiaohao pointed out that he had taken something from the Bronze Throne, Song Jian immediately realized that he could no longer stay in the palace. Without the deterrence of the self-destructing robot, the remaining NPCs could end him with a single round of attacks. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nonetheless, having acquired the treasure hidden within the Bronze Throne, Song Jian was still mitigated. He was unaware, though, that over ten NPC professionals had already set their greedy eyes on him. When he opened the Bronze Chest, the first item that met his eyes was a silver priests magic staff of Level 15, named Life Anthem. Its properties were excellent, enhancing healing by 10%, in addition to raising all healing abilities by one level. It was definitely a superior magic staff for a priest. Also included was a Level 15 silver knight shield for knight class. Although its attributes were ordinary, any silver shield would be eagerly sought by players at this stage. If a team did not have a good MT (Main Tank), they would be unable to defeat high level bosses. Thats why every time a shield appeared in auction, players would scramble for it. The rest were three material items: a Dragon Bloodstone, a Ruby, and a black-quality token. The Dragon Bloodstone and the Ruby were materials for upgrading the Blood Pool, and Song Jian set them aside after a glance. The black-quality token, however, held Song Jians attention. He held it in his hand, playing with it non-stop. Since the beginning of the game, Song Jian had only obtained one black-quality item, the accessory he obtained from killing the Zombie Carrying Slab. That item had terrible attributes, adding only one vitality point, and in the end was discarded by Song Jian for other items at the Prayer Altar. It was that experience at the Prayer Altar that made him realize the value of black-quality items. Somehow, many people were willing to exchange gold-quality items and skills for a black-quality accessory with such poor attributes. This might be an item not less valuable than a gold-quality one, I should keep it safe! Song Jian thought. The properties of this token were very vague, with only one line reading Pass to the Land of Mystery! It did not specify where the Land of Mystery was or how to use the token. Yet, there was a property instruction that gave Song Jian pause C Will drop upon death. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian laughed slightly. In this game, he had only one life, and if he lost this life, why bother about the equipment? So, he put the token in the bag. Taking a look at the pet column, the black dragon hatchling was still fast asleep, with strands of a mysterious gray mist circling around its body. The evolution was still in progress. Although Song Jian was somewhat worried, there was nothing he could do. Interrupting the evolution prematurely might harm the black dragon hatchling. Patience was all he could afford now. After mailing Li Keer 9500 gold coins, Song Jian received the money for the Stealth Skill Stone. The Stealth skill sold for over 6,000 Doomsday Coins, which increased Song Jians funds to nearly 30,000 Doomsday Coms. This was a fortune. Even for many warring leagues at present, it wasnt easy to accumulate so much money. Having this much Doomsday Coins was kind of pointless if he was just carrying it around. It would be more useful to invest it in building his safe house, especially since in the entire Doomsday City, his Manor Castle was the only truly safe haven. After summoning George, his housekeeper, Song Jian began to inquire about the construction situation in his territory. Everything in the territory was progressing smoothly, but due to the lack of investment, many buildings could not be constructed. Song Jian directly allocated 20,000 Doomsday Coins to George, which immediately increased Georges loyalty to its maximum value. Honorable Lord, I will build your Manor Territory to be the grandest in the region! George excitedly declared, his face glowing with enthusiasm. Emboldened by Song Jians trust, George expressed his gratitude and quickly immersed himself in the development of the territory. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to sell the silver-quality knight shield and priest magic staff on the radio station. Chapter 322: The Devil’s Heart Chapter 322: The Devils Heart Translator: 549690339 Song Jian initially planned to sell the two items in the auction, but after a moment of hesitation, he changed his mind. Most players were only level 11 or 12 right now. Level 15 equipment was still too high-end for them. Even if someone were to bid for these items, the price wouldnt be high enough. It would be better to sell them on the outside world to NPCs via the radio. indeed, as soon as he mentioned the properties of the equipment on the radio, it instantly erupted with activity. Bidders came one after another, each one outdoing the previous in terms of price. Silver grade quality, my god, level 15 silver grade quality weapon and shield, which guild failed to grab this? -We, the Silver Moon Commerce, will take the shield, name any price! This Magic Staff, oh my god, it increases all healing skills by one level, this is like defying all laws, isnt it? Seeing so many people interested in his two pieces of equipment, an idea flashed across Song Jians mind. He suddenly said, Preferential consideration will be given to trade with the same grade sword technique! The radio fell into a moment of silence. After all, equipment could become outdated after some use, but skills never would. Even the lowest grade skills, once mastered to perfection, could be combined with other skills to form a new skill. -Ive got a white grade quality Tangling Sword technique, can I exchange it with that silver grade quality shield of yours? Of course, I can add some money A hoarse voice came from the radio. White grade quality Song Jian frowned slightly. Although he was missing only one sword technique to complete his main quest, the white grade quality sword technique was far below his expectations. -At the very least, 1 should exchange these two pieces of equipment for a silver grade quality sword technique, thats my bottom line! Song Jian insisted internally. Sorry, right now Im just looking to exchange for a sword technique Song Jian tactfully refused over the radio After an awkward silence, just as Song Jian believed the deal could not be concluded, a sudden voice rang out over the radio. -This is Silver Moon Commerce, we have a gold grade quality sword technique here. Do you have any interest? -Gold grade quality? A gold grade quality sword technique? Why would he use a gold grade quality sword technique to trade with me? Song Jian didnt feel delighted, but instead furrowed his brow, saying over the radio: 1 dont believe that these two items would be worth a gold grade quality sword technique Of course, apart from these two items, I also need your promise. If it is possible, this gold grade quality sword technique can be yours! a light chuckle came from the radio, 1 think we should proceed with the following negotiations in a more private manner. Let me have your communication number! The communication number is similar to an email address, making it possible for two people at opposite ends of the world to chat in real-time, just as convenient as video calls. However, this was a privilege reserved for level io professionals, ordinary people couldnt use it in this way. After sharing his communication number, Song Jian turned off the radio, and soon received an anonymous communication request. -Hello, Im an administrator in the Silver Moon Commerce, you may call me Miss Annie! A mature womans voice echoed in Song Jians ears. -On the radio just now Song Jian was puzzled as It was a mans voice over the radio, it sounded somewhat old, at least in his fifties. Hehe, that was Old John. He is in charge of gathering information on the radio, Annie chuckled softly. If Im not mistaken, you must be a Divine Chosen. Ahem, you can think that way! Song Jian wasnt accustomed to being addressed as such. in that case, let me get straight to the point, Divine Chosen! Annie s voice carried a hint ot charm, but Song Jian was not affected. He simply appreciated S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. the pleasant sound. -We need the heart of a level 15 elite monster, the Demon Zombie. But this kind of monster appears only in cities that have been overtaken by monsters. The cost to get into such cities and to obtain a Demon Zombie heart is astronomical. For us, it might be a losing proposition, which is why we nee your help, Divine Chosen, Annie explained softly. Demon Zombie? A level 15 elite monster? Song Jians brow furrowed, Im sorry, but in the level 15 monster zones in my city, Im pretty sure there are no Demon Zombies! At this moment he remembered the Shadow District. Would those monsters be classified as Demon Zombies? -No they are only considered low-level demons. Being imprisoned for several decades, those low-level demons dont qualify as Demon Zombies! Song Jian reminded himself. Hehe, Demon Zombies are level 15 elite monsters, but their habitat isnt in the level 15 monster zones, rather in the level 20 monster zones, Annie clarified. What? A level 20 monster zone? Impossible. Song Jian found it hard to believe. There was a strict hierarchy among the various levels of monsters. They usually wouldnt leave their assigned zones. Higher-level monsters might wander into the lower-level zones, but lower-level monsters would never dare to venture into a higher-level monster zone. Demon Zombies are zombies infused with demon bloodline and are known for preying on the hearts of strong zombies. They are even given the title Zombie Killers Annie went on to give Song Jian a detailed explanation of Demon Zombies. Song Jian nodded slightly. With his current power, if he went all out, he could potentially handle a level 20 elite monster, let alone a level 15 elite monster. Alright, I agree! I can hunt this boss for you. But, to ensure the mission is accomplished, I need you to trade me the sword technique first. This can enhance my abilities and give me a better chance of succeeding, Song Jian stated. -Sure, there is no problem with that. We just need to sign a contract first. You can trade the two silver grade quality items with us now and mail us the Demon Zombies heart after you kill it, Annie explained. -Agreed, looking forward to a fruitful collaboration! Song Jian responded cheerfully. -I believe that this wont be our first time collaborating, nor will it be the last. Divine Chosen, you possess talent and potential that is enviable to us. I look forward to meeting you! With a sigh, Annie spoke sentimentally. in response, Song Jian merely gave a slight smile. He could sense the gap between players and NPCs in the game. Whether through leveling up or stall enhancement, players could easily outshine the NPCs. This is why NPCs referred to players as the Divine Chosen, those favored by the gods. This made the NPCs incredibly envious. in a while, Annie sent over a Contract Scroll. Once the contract was signed, a Skill Scroll emitting a golden glow appeared before Song Jian. Chapter 323 - 323 Debts Chapter 323 Debts Translator: 549690339 Tai Chi Sword Skill? Is it really that amazing? Its actually Tai Chi Sword Skill? Song Jian looked at the skill scroll in his hand with a surprised expression on his face. Without hesitation, he unfolded the skill scroll and started learning it. Soon, Song Jian received a system prompt informing him that his main quest was completed, and he could exit the game or continue playing without any time restraints. Now, the games time had changed compared to the real world. One month in the game was equivalent to eight hours in the real world, or one night. If Song Jian exited the game now, it would be around 5 or 6 a.m. in the real world. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to stay in the game, at least until he completed the Silver Moon Trading Companys task. As he looked at the description of the Tai Chi Sword Skill in his skill bar, Song Jian felt a slight movement in his heart. Tai Chi Sword Skill (Active), Level 1, Skill Effect: After casting, it can block 90% of damage, immune to all negative effects, and has a certain chance to reflect the enemys attack back, lasting for 5 seconds; Skill cooldown: 5 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points; Equipment requirement: One-handed Sword; This sword skill seems to be a combination of the talent Thick-Faced and Sacred Parry, but the duration is a bit short. I wonder if it will change as the level increases, Song Jian thought to himself. During the battle with the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord, Song Jian had used the Sacred Parry skill to block several high-damage attacks. However, the skill only gained proficiency when successfully parrying, so he couldnt practice it like other skills during normal times. So far, he had only increased his proficiency by five or six points, making leveling up quite slow. By the way, Miss Annie, do you know if your trading company has these materials? Song Jian suddenly had an idea and sent Annie the material list for making the T-X high-explosive hand grenade, the Transmission Array, as well as the rubies and Dragon Bloodstones. These materials youre asking for are quite high-level. Let me see Annie laughed lightly. After Song Jian had mailed her the two silver-quality items, the two had established an initial trust, and their conversation became a bit more relaxed. Huh, why are there materials for building a Transmission Array here? Annie furrowed her brow slightly, thinking to herself, Could it be that hes already preparing to build a city-level Transmission Array? How is that possible? Transmission Arrays were strategic structures, and not just the materials but even the blueprints for constructing them were top-secret. Although the Silver Moon Trading Company also had materials for building Transmission Arrays, every piece was registered and prohibited from trade. Sorry, most of the materials are available at our company, but these few are prohibited items for constructing Transmission Arrays and cannot be traded. I apologize! After some hesitation, Annie spoke honestly to Song Jian, also subtly indicating the importance of the Transmission Array, hoping the favored one would understand her meaning. After hearing Annies words, Song Jian was taken aback. He had been a bit reckless, revealing important information about his ability to construct a Transmission Array through these materials. It seemed that he would have to collect the materials for building the Transmission Array himself, or else he risked exposing himself to potential danger if others found out. Song Jian didnt expect the Transmission Array to be so crucial, otherwise, he would never have casually shared the material list with Annie. Ah, I just wanted to hoard some materials to resell them later, but I didnt realize they were prohibited. Oh well, as for the rest of the materials Song Jian hurriedly laughed. Annie also smiled slightly, not minding Song Jians clumsy excuse, and continued, Sure, our trading company has the rest of the materials you require. However, the prices arent cheap. Ill send you a quote. Soon, a quotation was sent to Song Jian. Upon glancing at it, he couldnt help but gasp at the high prices. Each ruby cost 150 Doomsday Coins, and Dragon Bloodstone was even more expensive at 200 Doomsday Coins each. Just gathering these two items would cost almost 30,000 Doomsday Coins. Although the remaining materials were only several tens of Doomsday Coins each, Song Jian needed a large quantity of them. After roughly calculating, the manufacturing cost of a single T-X high-explosive hand grenade, excluding labor costs, would amount to 1,500 Doomsday Coins. He had initially planned to use them to upgrade, but it seemed like a costly endeavor now! Uh, can I get a discount? Song Jian asked somewhat sheepishly. Sorry, youre not a member of our trading company yet. You need to spend 100,000 Doomsday Coins in our company to become a first-level member and enjoy a 5% discount, Annie replied apologetically. Alright then. Please prepare 35 rubies, 100 Dragon Bloodstones, and as for the remaining materials, please prepare them according to the quantities listed! Song Jian scratched his head, finally deciding to make the purchase. However, he only bought enough materials to make ten T-X high-explosive hand grenades, as purchasing more would be too burdensome for him. After concluding the business, Song Jian found himself nearly 40,000 Doomsday Coins in debt. However, as long as he could complete the task assigned by Annie, the loot dropped from the Zombie Demon Boss alone would likely pay off more than half of the debt. The materials were quickly mailed to Song Jian, who immediately upgraded the Blood Pool. After consuming all of the Dragon Bloodstones and rubies, the water level in the Blood Pool began to drop slowly until only a thin layer remained at the bottom. Upgrading the Blood Pool would take twelve hours. Glancing at it, Song Jian proceeded towards Dr. Ebsitings room. Giving all of the T-X high-explosive hand grenade materials to Dr. Ebsiting, Song Jian returned to his room three hours later, holding eight T-X high-explosive hand grenades. The T-X high-explosive hand grenade had enormous power, capable of instantly killing a Level 10 player with a single grenade. It also had area-of-effect damage, making it a game-changer at this stage of the game. However, for these materials, Song Jian had incurred a debt of more than 30,000 Doomsday Coins, nearly reaching 40,000. If he couldnt pay it off within three days, his relationship with the Silver Moon Trading Company would become hostile, and he would be hunted down mercilessly. It was clear to see that the Silver Moon Trading Company had a vast influence. Song Jian didnt plan to oppose them over a mere tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. The debt had to be repaid as soon as possible. With this in mind, Song Jian immediately set off, leaving his Manor Castle and heading north. He would first complete the task Annie had assigned him. Killing a boss that treated Level 20 monsters as food would definitely yield plenty of valuable loot He could then sell it to the Silver Moon Trading Company. This way of leveraging resources was something Song Jian wouldnt have dared to think about before, but now, he was playing the game skillfully. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 324: Accumulating Good Deeds Chapter 324: Accumulating Good Deeds Translator: 549690339 Leaving the Manor Castle, Song Jian immediately summoned his motorcycle. He sped along, unthreatened by low-level monsters of level five or ten. Even the loud sound of his motorcycle didnt provoke these lower-level creatures. Sensing Song Jians power, they became more aggressive but didnt dare to follow him closely like they used to. They could only roar at him from a distance. It wasnt until he reached the area inhabited by level fifteen monsters that Song Jian halted his motorcycle and proceeded on foot. The monsters here posed a threat to him, and a horde of them could potentially cause trouble. However, as he passed through the level fifteen monster area, he saw a few player corpses scattered haphazardly on the broad road. These players were mostly at level twelve or thirteen; attempting to hunt higher-level monsters had led to their deaths. Song Jian shook his head slightly. At the beginning stages of the game, players were cautious, wishing they could stay inside the Safe House all day. But as they got more familiar with the game, many began to treat it as a real game. Whether it was the potential benefits or their greed, they began taking risks. What they didnt realize was that failure came with a high price: their lives. At that moment, a commotion arose from a street in the distance. Song Jians brow furrowed, and he reached out his right hand. A warm current flowed from his heart and traveled along his meridian to his right hand, forming a dark red long sword. Soon, two level thirteen players dashed out from the street corner on the left side. They looked bedraggled, their battle suits stained with blood. Their Vitality Points were less than half, and one of them had lost his weapon. Upon seeing Song Jian, they immediately charged towards him without a word. Behind them, a group of level fifteen mutated zombies roared menacingly, their claws outstretched as they hotly pursued the two men. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, instantly understanding the two mens intentions. They wanted to divert their troubles onto him, using him as a buffer against the zombies. Kid, its your bad luck. Anyway, youre gonna die soon, so why not take on these monsters for us? Ill burn some extra paper money for you every year on this day! said an Assassin player with a sneer. At this, the two men activated their Acceleration Skill, their pacing increasing even more as they made a beeline towards Song Jian. Unfortunately for them, they had severely underestimated Song Jians capabilities. Just as the two men were about to brush past Song Jian, he grabbed them both and threw them forcefully towards the oncoming mutated zombies using his overwhelming strength. Even a level fifteen Lord-level BOSS couldnt match Song Jian in terms of strength, let alone two level thirteen Assassin players. Caught offguard, the two men felt a strong force propelling them into the air, giving them a sensation of weightlessness. Bang! I he two men landed in the middle of the mutating zombie horde. After knocking down several zombies, they were immediately surrounded. Damn you! Do you know who we are The assassin hadnt even finished cursing when several mutated zombies reached for him, aiming for the throat, cheek, and shoulder. A series of painful wails filled the air as the two players Vitality Points rapidly decreased. Song Jian, holding the Crimson Eire Heart Ape Sword, watched emotionlessly from a distance as the two men were completely swallowed up by the zombie horde. Their painful cries slowly faded until all that remained was the sound of the zombies gnawing. For such people, Song Jian had no sympathy. If they had fled in a different direction, they might have survived. Even if they had begged him for help, he wouldve intervened. Yet, their base human instincts led them to choose what seemed like the easier or smarter route. They didnt realize, however, that the man before them was far more terrifying than the mutated zombies behind them. As all the mutated zombies focused on attacking the two men, Song Jian saw the moment their Vitality Points hit zero and immediately activated the Broken Wing Dance, rushing towards the horde; The dark red blade emitted a chilling sound as it cleaved through the air. The attack instantly enveloped seven to eight mutated zombies within its range. The tier three Broken Wing Dance dealt over a hundred points of damage to each zombie, followed by a second attack that enveloped even more mutated zombies, again dealing over a hundred points of damage each. Amidst the zombies roars, Song Jian leaped up high, brandishing his long sword, and cut down towards the zombie horde. Boom! A muffled explosion sent all the zombies flying into the air in a state of weightlessness. Rapid Sword, activate! Song Jians attacking speed surged, his long sword swung to create dozens of afterimages. These phantoms attacked the surrounding zombies. Sweeping Sword Style! Each attack was stronger than the last. Several mutated zombies couldnt handle the increased damage and instantly turned into heaps of black ashes; Sword Silk! Pop,pop,pop- Three Sword Silks each attacked three mutated zombies. Although the damage was spread out, each Silk still managed to kill a mutated zombie; Thump, thump, thump- The zombies crashed back to the ground from the sky, roaring as they lunged at Song Jian again; Sword Shadow Step! Like a fish darting through the zombie horde, Song Jian harvested their Vitality Points while the zombies tried vainly to attack him. Their attacks yielded a series of MISS, and their speed was no match for Song Jian. Sword Finger! A soft whooshing sound and a flash of dazzling silver light emanated from the center of the zombie horde. Song Jian spun his body like a top, his silver Sword Qi drawing a circular arc. Instantly, over a dozen mutated zombies screamed and turned into black ashes. After a series of attacks, Song Jians Vitality Points had dropped by a third. The group of mutated zombies around him, however, had all been killed, turning into black ashes on the ground; Despite killing more than twenty level fifteen mutated zombies at once, not a single one dropped any items. No equipment, not even a single piece of ordinary material, which gave Song Jian a bad feeling. Damn it, when will this curse of lowered luck be lifted Song Jian frowned, surprised at the significant impact of the loss of three luck points. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I guess Im accumulating good karma. Hopefully, the BOSSS drops wont be too affected! Song Jian muttered under his breath. Chapter 325 - 325 Assassination Chapter 325 Assassination Translator: 549690339 | With no players intentionally luring monsters, as long as Song Jian was careful, the beasts around him posed no threat. He easily moved through the fifteenth-level monster area and, after spending a little more than half an hour, arrived at the twentieth-level monster area. This was a pedestrian street, surrounded by a multitude of plants. Perhaps due to a lack of management or the climate, these plants were growing rampantly, making the entire pedestrian street look like a dense primordial rainforest. While Annie wasnt familiar with the environment of Zombie City and couldnt provide the exact location of the Demon Zombie, after Song Jian accepted the mission, the system automatically revealed the Demon Zombie BOSSS haunts. However, the area provided was vast, seeming like the BOSS was some kind of roving monster, not confined to a fixed location. To find his target, Song Jian would need to spend a lot of time and energy. Indeed, there are fewer mutant zombies here. I havent encountered a single zombie yet even though Ive been walking for so long! Song Jian was carefully searching the area. The surroundings were peaceful save for a few insect and bird calls. The absence of a zombies roar was eerily unsettling. Just then, a strange low groan came from a small alley on his left. Song Jian was about to turn his head to look when he suddenly felt a refreshing chill behind his head. Killing intent! After three months of grinding in the game, Song Jian had an instinctive alertness to danger. He was 80% sure that it was the Backstab skill of an Assassin class. Sacred Parry! Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a thought, a golden glow radiated from Song Jians body. Mysteriously twisting with incredible speed, he held the longsword in front of his chest. Block! A metallic clashing sound echoed, and a MISS appeared above Song Jians head. In front of him, a figure was slowly appearing from an invisible state, a look of surprise on his face. Interesting! Excitement gleamed in the eyes of the shadowy figure who ignored the over two hundred damage points floating above his head. His figure retreated rapidly, just in time to avoid the Sword Finger skill released by Song Jian, as it missed by a hairs breadth. Having lost the element of surprise, this Assassin didnt seem to want to give up. A flash of white light blinked under his feet as he deployed an Acceleration Skill and charged straight at Song Jian. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Song Jian. He swung his arm to the side, making a wide arc. His body, as if driven by this arm, began to rotate, like a nimble hawk rolling in the air. The shiny dagger went for Song Jians back once again. The entire move was as seamless as floating clouds and flowing water. Song Jians face turned ashen. He had realized that the opponent was not weak, and his skill usage was just as good as his own. Sword Silk! Three strands of silver Sword Qi condensed into gleaming threads that writhed and retracted in midair like tentacles. In an instant, they lunged like a snake eyeing its prey, rushing towards the shadow; At the same time, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swept towards the enemy; The shadowy figure was taken aback. Song Jian was using a mutually destructive method without hesitation, but this was somewhat unprofitable for him. In a split second, the figure fiercely withdrew the dagger to block the attack. Clang, clang, clang Sparks flew in the air as the shadows dagger accurately blocked each Sword Silk and Song Jians long sword. Unexpectedly, he still lost over three hundred Vitality Points; Interesting, so its forced damage? The shadow retreated swiftly; after a series of attacks, his Vitality Points had dropped to nearly half, while the damage Song Jian suffered was negligible. As expected, hes the one who seized the treasure of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace, he did not disappoint! The shadow let out a frivolous laugh as he didnt seem to be bothered by his loss. Song Jian stared intently at his opponent. The man had no name or properties above his head, donned in all black, with a piece of black cloth covering his face. Even his head was completely wrapped in a black turban. Only his eyes were visible. Who are you? Song Jian asked gravely. The aura emanating from his opponent was terrifying, just like a real assassin, silent and lethal. His moves were practiced and deadly. If there had been a slight hesitation or a mistake in response, Song Jian could have been assassinated. The treasure of the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace is not yours to keep. Someone has already initiated assassination orders with the Assassin Alliance. As long as you dont give up the treasure, you will always live in constant fear of being assassinated! This failure was due to my carelessness and lack of preparation. However, the next time we meet, I will take your life! The assassin finished speaking and turned to flee. Want to escape? Its not that easy! Song Jian scoffed and lunged at the assassin like a shadow. Having lost his stealth and surprise advantage, the assassin, one of the weakest classes in all professions when without these advantages, could be killed easily by an ordinary class warrior. Song Jian certainly wouldnt miss this opportunity. He tossed a potion at the assassin, but the assassin seemed prepared. He had a smoke bomb ready in his hands and slammed it to the ground. A cloud of smoke rose and when it dissipated, the assassin was gone. But at that moment, the Weakness Potion had just hit the spot where the assassin had been standing. Forced Stealth Skill? Song Jian frowned. An assassin who possesses the ability to re-stealth in combat has the chance to initiate again. No one wants to face such an assassin. Vertical Pupil! Song Jians vertical pupil in his forehead opened in an instant. He scanned his surroundings, but found no traces of the assassin. Hes too fast! Song Jian decided to retreat. His hand tightly clutched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword as he slowly retreated. Who was that guy, really? The Assassin Alliance he mentioned previously; could it be that he is a member of the Assassin Alliance? Song Jian thought to himself, It seems like the trouble stirred up at the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace earlier. I seized the treasure in the Bronze Throne, it must have upset someone who decided to post a hunting order with the Assassin Alliance! Just then, a name came to mind. Qian Xiaohao! Its likely that only Qian Xiaohao has the resources and power to post an assassination contract on me with the Assassin Alliance! Song Jian murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent. Next time we meet, you wont be leaving alive. Qian Xiaohao was far away, but the assassin from the Assassin Alliance was just around the corner. Having such an assassin who could strike at any moment hot on his heels was putting a lot of pressure on Song Jian. Using Sword Shadow Step again, Song Jian fled to the distance. Chapter 326: Master Key Chapter 326: Master Key Translator: 549690339 | Not long after Song Jian left, a shadowy figure of an assassin slowly emerged from a large tree, staring intently at the direction where Song Jian disappeared, without uttering a word. Originally, after hiding, he had intended to strike again, but the vertical pupil in Song Jians forehead filled him with a sense of heart-pounding alertness. He can see through my invisibility! Although there was no evidence to prove that the vertical pupil on Song Jians forehead could see through invisibility, he was firmly convinced that it was true, so he suppressed his impulse until Song Jian left. The information provided by the employer is incomplete. The target has the ability to see through invisibility, which should increase the price by at least thirty percent, muttered the assassin to himself. Song Jian cautiously made his way to an abandoned shop, when he suddenly heard a sigh coming from within the shop. His heart stirred as he slowly approached the shop. Inside the abandoned shop, Song Jian saw a semi-transparent ghostly figure guarding a counter, staring at a key in the counter with a furrowed brow and a troubled expression. Yellow name, a neutral creature? Song Jian glanced at the ghosts name, and slowly put away his weapon; In the game, monsters that initiate attacks are red-named with hostile attributes, while yellow-named monsters are neutral, meaning they wont attack you as long as you dont attack them. Moreover, some NPCs initially appear as yellow-named, but when you improve your relationship with them, they will turn into green-named, friendly NPCs. Song Jian looked at this ghost and determined it didnt seem to be a mindless monster; rather, it was one that could communicate. Hello, is there anything 1 can help you with? Song Jian asked softly, looking at the ghost. This was the standard inquiry in the game to obtain tasks. If the other party had a task to offer, they would present the task requirements; if not, they would shake their head, refusing help. Seeing Song Jian, the ghost seemed to reveal a joyful expression in its eyes and hastily waved for him to come over, saying, There is a demon who has been hunting the residents around here and has killed many people. It has now discovered the hidden passage where we are hiding and has intruded. I took the opportunity to lock it up, but now the residents inside the passage cannot escape. I dont know if what 1 did was right. Warrior, can you help me kill the demon that has invaded the passage, and restore peace to this place? Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Ever since he was tricked by the Abyss Demon in the Shadow District, he had become more cautious about accepting tasks from NPCs. So, whats in it for me if I complete this task? Song Jian asked. He needed to know the task reward before deciding whether to accept it. Even with the Abyss Demon, once the task contract was confirmed, the task reward would be given without fail, regardless of the task givers will. This was the power of the game system, which no one could resist. Warrior, if you can kill this demon, 1 will give you a Master Key. This key can unlock any locked chambers, passages, or treasure chests in the world, the ghost said. A Master Key? Song Jians eyes lit up. He wasnt interested in unlocking locked chambers or passages, since there were too few of these in the game and they were very well hidden, making them difficult to find. What Song Jian really cared about was unlocking locked treasure chests. The lock-picking skill is a core skill for the Thief profession, one that other professions cannot learn. However, players of other professions can open locked treasure chests through other methods; the simplest one being using brute force, although this could easily damage the items inside the chest. Generally, using brute force would cause the items grade to be degraded by one level. An alternative would be Engineering, which can create single-use Master Keys for different grades of treasure chests C but there are limitations. A Master Key? Can I see the keys attributes? Is it a one-time-use item or permanent, and can it unlock all grades of treasure chests? Song Jian asked. This is our family heirloom, so its naturally not a disposable item, and it can unlock any treasure chest of Epic Quality or below! The ghost seemed very proud of its family heritage, boasting with an air of self-confidence. Youre a ghost, yet your expressions are quite vivid, Song Jian mumbled quietly. Since thats the case, I accept this task, Song Jian said. This ghosts task goal was likely aligned with the Silver Moon Merchant Guilds objective, so it was one of those tasks that could grant double rewards. Naturally, Song Jian wouldnt refuse. Warrior, take this key and open the secret chamber behind me. The demon is inside. Be careful though, it is very powerful, the ghost said, pointing to the bronze key in the counter. Song Jian nodded, took the key, and examined its simple attribute: Unlock Secret Chamber Passage. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hold onto it and dont lose it, the ghost said with an expression of reluctance as it watched Song Jian retrieve the key. Song Jian nodded and headed towards the secret chamber passage as guided by the ghost. If it wasnt for the ghosts guidance, Song Jian would never have discovered the secret chamber passage hidden in a shop like this. Now that Song Jian was being targeted by an assassin, if the Demon Zombie were in the city, he might not dare to make a move even if he found it. If the assassin attacked during the battle, Song Jian could easily die. Now, with the key to enter the secret chamber passage, his concerns were alleviated. Using the key to open a passage door disguised as a wall, a cold, gloomy breeze blew out from the entrance, accompanied by faint, eerie howls resembling those of ghosts and wolves. The passage was pitch-black, with no light in sight. Song Jian opened his vertical pupil, which granted him dark vision, allowing him to see his surroundings clearly even in total darkness. Song Jian carefully stored the key and stepped into the passage. Just after progressing a few steps, the passage door behind him closed, leaving him completely immersed in darkness. Whats this? Song Jian frowned, surveying his surroundings. Bones were scattered across the narrow passage, which was wide enough for only two people, and the surrounding walls were marred with battle scars. It seemed that a fierce battle had once taken place here. Song Jian cautiously avoided the bones underfoot and continued walking more than a hundred meters ahead, but still saw no end to the passage. At that moment, a low moaning sound echoed through the passage. Description: A group of pitch-black ghosts crawled out from the depths of the passage, attracted by the scent of the living. Their eyes turned blood-red, and they lunged at Song Jian with wild, clawing gestures.. Chapter 327: Underground Town Chapter 327: Underground Town Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian looked at the group of monsters cautiously. They were only level 20 ordinary monsters, their blood-red names indicating that they were the kind which actively attacked. ?LV20 Tunnel Wraith (Ordinary), Vitality PointsilOO/llOO, Traits: Ethereal Body, Skills: Claw Clash There were seventeen or eighteen of these Tunnel Wraiths. Given their strength, they could easily take down a team of five level 15 players. But the passageway was narrow and they could not all attack at once. Song Jian only had to face two Tunnel Wraiths at a time, significantly reducing the pressure on him. He summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and smashed a Weakness Potion at the feet of a Tunnel Wraith, causing a red flame to burst forth from the sword. All of Song Jians attacks turned into flame damage, which inflicted bonus damage on ghost-type monsters. Broken Wing Dance! Swinging his sword, Song Jian charged at the group of Tunnel Wraiths. Despite grappling with level 20 monsters and being suppressed by a gap of five levels, Song Jians attack power greatly exceeded that of ordinary level 15 players. He unleashed a series of skills, and above the Wraiths, a string of damage figures floated up. Just then, it struck him that holy attacks seemed to harm ghost-type monsters even more. Song Jian had a load of Mutated Soul Seeds in his bag. Using it would increase his holy damage by thirty points for 30 seconds, and these seeds could be used in combination as well. After trying one, a faint golden glow blossomed around him. When a Tunnel Wraith tried to attack him, its black claws touched the golden glow and began to smoke. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Roar- The wraith let out a mournful scream and retreated. The pressure the Mutated Soul Seed put on them seemed even harsher than Song Jian had anticipated. This made the battle much simpler. The wraiths started fearing him and huddled together. The battle lasted only three minutes, after which all the Tunnel Wraiths had been wiped out by Song Jian and turned into a pile of black ash. -Level one Ghost Pearls? Only three Ghost Pearls were dropped from a dozen of the monsters, which made Song Jians face twitch a little. These should fetch a decent price as forging materials since they can increase the shadow resistance of equipment. He thought to himself, and stashed the three Ghost Pearls in his bag. System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience Points; System: You have defeated the Tunnel Wraith by exceeding five levels, and earned a 500% increase in battle experience points, obtaining 4800 Experience Points; A string of more than ten experience points appeared in Song Jians system notifications. With the Mutated Soul Seeds, the monsters here were almost the same as level ten monsters, but the experience points were ten times more. Song Jians experience bar had filled up quite a bit, reaching level 15 and 29%. This leveling speed was much faster than farming level 20 ordinary monsters outside. just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword dazzling gold light exploded, shooting out from Song Jians hand and piercing into the tunnels ceiling above him. Song Jian watched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword trembling constantly. It seemed like it was trying to break free from the tunnel. A look of surprise crossed his face: Is it going to level up again? The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was able to grow during battles. Currently, its item level was 2, but its attributes were already better than many level ten silver-quality weapons. Now that it had leveled up again, it would definitely become even stronger, and Song Jian was filled with anticipation. In a flash, the tunnel was filled with golden light, and a ray of light shot out from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. It seemed to be unhappy because it was unable to ascend into the air, so it flew reluctantly back to Song Jians hand, continuously vibrating and making a buzzing sound. Song Jian gently stroked the blade, comforting the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and proceeded to examine its attributes. Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 70-95, Armor Break+5. Penetration+5, Fire Attribute Damage+50, Swing Speed Increase 18%; Special Effect 1: Ownership (Passive), this item uses the users blood to recognize its owner, after ownership has been claimed, the item cannot be destroyed, lost, or degraded; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), This item is a growth-type equipment, its initial level is level 1, it gains battle experience from battles to level up, the higher the level, the stronger the item attributes, the item level cannot exceed the users level; Special Effect 3: Ignore Level Suppression +5- Equipment Requirement: Level 31 Set: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No The attributes had greatly improved and a new effect, Ignore Level Suppression +5, had been added. It was as if it had been tailored specifically for Song Jian. Now, with Song Jians strength, he could easily hunt monsters of the same level without feeling any pressure or challenge. He often came into contact with monsters above his level. Therefore, this new effect allowed Song Jian to bring out his full strength when facing level 20 monsters. He was no longer constrained by the level suppression effect. This effect was a perfect fit for Song Jian. He swung the dark red long sword in his hand C it had become a bit heavier after leveling up, but it was easier to wield. Song Jian nodded, satisfied. He continued on his way. The tunnel was winding and seemed to descend all the time. Half an hour later, Song Jian finally reached the end of the secret passageway and saw the exit. The whole tunnel was quite long. Along the way, Song Jian encountered five or six waves of Tunnel Wraiths attacks. But with the aid of the Mutated Soul Seed, these Tunnel Wraiths became Song Jians battle experience. Moreover, they exploded and dropped more than a dozen level one Ghost Pearls, which left him speechless. Although there were not many spoils of war, the battle experience was rich. It brought Song Jians experience bar up to level 15 and 78%. After a few more times, he would be able to level up to 16, which made him very excited. At the exit of the secret tunnel, a faint light came through. Before Song Jian had reached the exit, he could already hear roars and howls from ahead. It seems like theres a hall ahead. Could it be another Underground Palace? Song Jian thought to himself. He couldnt help but walk over to the exit and look out. Sss, its actually a village! Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. In front of him was an expansive space with all sorts of buildings and streets. It looked just like a small village. Black wraiths roamed endlessly around this underground village, constantly letting out heart-rending roars. LV2O Enslaved Evil Ghost (Ordinary), Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Traits: Undead, Slave Soul, Skills: Wailing Scream, Flash Claw- Enslaved Evil Ghost, compared to Tunnel Wraiths, were more vicious. Although they looked similar, Enslaved Evil Ghosts were not mindless like Tunnel Wraiths. From their movements, it could be seen that they had some level of intelligence. They seemed to be very agile, but their instinctive madness and sensitivity to flesh and living beings were the same as those of Tunnel Wraiths. Chapter 328: White Bone Altar Chapter 328: White Bone Altar Translator: 549690339 | sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gazing at the closely-packed ghosts in the underground town, Song Jian glanced at the eight T-X High-explosive Grenades in his inventory. After hesitating for a moment, he mustered the courage and made a crazy decision. He planned to lure all the ghosts in the underground town and then gather them together, using the T-X High-explosive Grenades to kill them all. Eight high-explosive grenades theoretically could deal 2200 points of explosive damage, while each ghost had only 1800 vitality points. Moreover, the coverage of the grenade reached eight meters, meaning that within a diameter of eight meters, all ghosts could be killed instantaneously by the eight grenades. The main difficulty now was to lure all the ghosts in the town and gather them within an eight-meter radius. Few leaks wouldnt matter, but if too many ghost escaped, and he failed to kill them all, it could possibly trigger the Demonic Zombie Boss. Song Jian might not even be able to run away at that point. The plan was dangerous, but the gain was substantial. Not to mention anything else, the combat experience gained from killing so many level twenty monsters would be enough for Song Jian to level up. Besides, not clearing out these minor creatures would become dangerous once he encountered the Demonic Zombie Boss, as the battle noises might attract them to him. Having made up his mind, Song Jian began to run towards the underground town. Just as he jumped in front of a stone house, a roar suddenly came from inside. A pitch-black ghost broke through the door and came out, its blood-red eyes firmly locked on Song Jian, following close behind him. Instead of stopping, Song Jian rushed towards the center of the town. In no time, the roars of the ghosts echoed throughout the entire underground town. Ghosts continuously gathered from afar towards Song Jian. Within a matter of seconds, hundreds of ghosts from the entire town were lured by him. At this moment, Song Jian had reached the center of the underground town. It was a square where a Demonic Zombie Boss, clad in black armors, with goat-like horns on its head, and full of bone spikes all over its body, was incessantly kneeling and worshipping an altar at the center of the square. This altar, built out of countless white bones, had a palm-sized black flame burning in the center. The Demonic Zombie Boss was muttering words, making peculiar sounds from its mouth. Glowing black and gold runes formed in the void with its chanting before they flitted like moths into the black flame of the altars center. Demonic Zombie Boss! Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart. He didnt expect his mission target to be located in this underground town. And by the look of it, these ghosts chasing his tail were also being enslaved by this Boss. Im still one step too late. It seems that this Demonic Zombie Boss has killed all the people. These enslaved ghosts might be the residents who hid in the secret tunnel After glancing at the White Bone Altar, Song Jian sighed inwardly. The mission that the ghost spirit gave him was to kill the Demonic Zombie Boss, not to save the townsfolk. Thus, Song Jian simply sighed faintly without showing much care. Seeing the Demonic Zombie Boss in the center of the town, Song Jian dared not rush forward. Instead, he changed his direction and continued to lead the ghosts in pursuit. The ghosts roared and bellowed, shaking the earth. Although they had attracted all the attention, the Demonic Zombie Boss as though deaf and blind, gave no care to Song Jian. Instead, it devoutly worshipped the black flame at the center of the White Bone Altar. As the Demonic Zombie Boss worshipped, the black flame flickered slightly, seemingly getting a bit bigger. Now that he had found his target, Song Jian had no time to deal with the Demonic Zombie Boss. He had a large group of ghosts chasing him from behind, the nearest of which was less than five meters away from him. Seeing ghosts from all sides rushing towards him, Song Jian immediately activated Sword Shadow Step, and his silhouette instantly became a cloud of black mist. His speed increased dramatically as he quickly rushed to a nearby stone house. Roar roar roar- The level twenty ghosts let out furious roars. The entire towns ghosts became agitated. The noise caused by Song Jian attracted their full attention. They completely surrounded the stone house where Song Jian was hiding. This stone house wasnt big, only about ten square meters. The entrance was a wooden door, which had long rotted away and shattered at the slightest touch. The door was wide open, but only two could pass through at the same time. Suddenly, pitch-black ghosts started pushing and shoving, trying to break into the stone house. These ghosts bodies looked like a cloud of thick and dark mist, even overlapping a small part with each others. It looked densely packed and chilling. As all the ghosts gathered at the door, Song Jian took a potion from his inventory and hurled it into the crowd of ghosts. With a bang, the Weakness Potion immediately enveloped dozens of ghosts. Next, a T-X High-explosive Grenade was thrown into the middle of the weakened ghosts. Boom! A loud explosion erupted in the crowd of ghosts. Countless ghosts were blasted into the air by the grenade, and rows of damage numbers floated above their heads. A violent shock wave spread in all directions from the center of the explosion, causing the surrounding ghosts to stagger. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian swung his long sword, rushed towards the ghosts blocking the door, and effortlessly killed them under the multiple skill attacks. But, new ghosts quickly filled up the gaps. Boom, boom, boom- Another series of explosions sounded. The ghosts, whose defenses had been reduced by 35%, simply could not withstand the power of the high-explosive grenades. Every ghost within the explosions range had damage numbers of over three hundred floating above their heads. Next, when Song Jians skill cooldown ended, he unleashed another series of skills, clearing out a large number of ghosts at the doorway. By the time all eight high-explosive grenades had been used, only about a dozen severely wounded ghosts remained outside the stone house. There was black ash everywhere, which was the remains of the dead ghosts. Seeing Song Jian charging out of the stone house, the remaining dozen wounded ghosts hesitated momentarily and then began to scatter in all directions. At this time, how could he possibly let them escape? Song Jian activated Sword Shadow Step and killed all the ghosts. Within less than five minutes, he had killed hundreds of level twenty monsters. His experience points broke through level fifteen and reached 9% of level sixteen. The extra skill point Song Jian earned was immediately allocated to the Earth Teeth Assault skill, which had been at 100% proficiency but could not be upgraded due to lack of skill points. Now, it was finally upgraded from level one to level two. Song Jian killed all of the towns ghosts, and began collecting the loot they dropped. Chapter 329: Savior Chapter 329: Savior Translator: 549690339 All the evil spirits in the small town were wiped out by Song Jian, covering the ground in a thick layer of black ash. There were quite a few spoils of war dropped, which took him more than ten minutes to clean up. Such an expensive upgrade, Im afraid not many people can afford it! Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face. Just the eight T-X high-explosive grenades were worth more than 10,000 Doomsday Coins, let alone the Fire Lizard Medicine and Weakness Potion. However, after cleaning up the spoils of war, Song Jian made a rough estimation and found that he didnt actually lose much this time; Just the first-tier Ghost Pearls, fifty or so had dropped. These were great for adding shadow damage and shadow resistance to forged equipment, and each was worth at least 150 Doomsday Coins; In addition, the evil spirits also dropped more than 3,000 Doomsday Coins, three Mage Skill Books Shadow Arrow, and five I5th-level blue-quality equipment pieces. Each Shadow Arrow book could be sold for over a thousand Doomsday Coins, and I5th-level blue equipment, as players leveled up, each piece could sell for five or six hundred, especially one of the blue-quality long knives with extraordinary attributes, which might fetch thousands of Doomsday Coins at the auction house. A quick calculation shows that this trip alone could earn at least 15,000 to 20,000 Doomsday Coins. This was with Song Jians luck reduced by three, under normal circumstances, the items dropped by these monsters would definitely be more and of higher quality. I wonder if this is a one-time monster area, or if 1 can continue to farm monsters here in the future! Song Jian thought to himself. There were quite a few one-time monster spawning areas in the game, such as the previous Zeus Shield Tower and Shadow District, where once the monsters inside were killed, no similar monsters would ever appear again. The monsters here were also very special, belonging to ghost type monsters. If it was a one-time spawn area, Song Jian would have nothing to say, but if its like the outside, where the monsters respawn after a night, this would be a great place for Song Jian to level up. With all the evil spirits in the small town cleaned up, Song Jian casually arrived at the central square of the town. At this time, the black flame on the White Bone Altar in the central square seemed to have grown larger, becoming the size of a soccer ball. Song Jians mission target this time is a demon zombie wearing a pitch-black armor and carrying a long halberd on its back. The evil spirits in this small town are all enslaved by it. After Song Jian killed the evil spirits, the demon zombie seemed unconcerned and did not care. Whats so special about that black flame? Why is this BOSS constantly bowing and worshipping it? Song Jian frowned slightly. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system prompt; System: Demon Zombie Campbell is worshipping the Third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame. In half an hour, the third-tier magic flame will grow to its full form, and then the Demon Zombie Campbell will use the Third-tier Demon Flame to open a passage to the Abyss from the human world, releasing countless demons from the Abyss. By then, the entire city will be occupied by demons! System: Honorable warrior, for the sake of all mankind, please defeat Demon Zombie Campbell. Countdown 30 minutes, you must kill Demon Zombie Campbell within 30 minutes, otherwise, when the Third-tier Demon Flame is completed, the Abyssal Gate will open, and the mission will fail! System: Mission reward: Obtain the title Savior. Mission failure penalty: Erasure! Savior? Erasure? Are you kidding me? Song Jian was startled when he saw the mission reward and mission failure penalty. Was it really that serious? The title of Savior sounded very high-end and sophisticated, much better than Song Jians current Survivor of Great Calamity and Junior Wine Connoisseur. Although he couldnt see the specific attributes of the Savior title for now, from the failure penalty, it was clear that this mission reward was no ordinary one. At this time, a 30-minute countdown suddenly appeared above the Third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame, making Song Jians heart tremble. This battle had to be swift, otherwise, even if he killed the Demon Zombie, he would still fail and be erased due to the timer. Thinking of this, Song Jian directly used the Earth Teeth Assault skill, attacking the demon zombie; After being upgraded to the second level, the Earth Teeth Assault not only dealt higher damage, but the attack range also increased from 10 meters to 12 meters, and the fangs-shaped air clusters were much higher than at level one. Boom! The Demon Zombie didnt dodge or avoid the attack, taking it head-on, and a damage number of over 60 floated above its head. LV15 Demon Zombie (Elite), Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Spirit Points: 500/500, Traits: Demon Body, Demon Flame Forging Body, Skills: Demon Roar, Demon Halberd, Summoning, Sky-reaching Demon Flame; Nearly 3,000 Vitality Points? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. Ordinary I5th-level elite monsters would have at most over 1,000 Vitality Points. This Demon Zombie had doubled that number, and what surprised Song Jian the most was the Summoning skill in its abilities, which is a signature skill of a Lord-level BOSS. Could it be that this was a BOSS about to evolve to the Lord-level? Thinking of this, Song Jian frowned, not because he was worried that he couldnt kill the demon zombie, but because he was worried that he couldnt kill it within half an hour; I should have made more high-explosive grenades, or self-destructing robots! Song Jian thought to himself. If he had a dozen self-destructing robots, wouldnt it be easy to kill this BOSS? The injured Demon Zombie suddenly stood up, its body burning with black flames, towering like a Demon God in the center of the square. Lowly human, you dare to interrupt the great sacrificial ceremony. I will pull your soul from your body and roast it on the magic flame for ten thousand years! The Demon Zombie roared in anger. The Demon Zombie that stood up directly took the long halberd from its back. As soon as the halberd was in its hand, black flames burned on the surface and suddenly swung, turning the halberd into a black meteor that cut through the air, accurately aimed at Song Jians head. So fast! Song Jian was shocked by this terrifying attack, even he couldnt face it head-on. Sword Shadow Step! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians figure turned into a black shadow, rushing towards the Demon Zombie. Boom! With a loud noise, Song Jian dodged the halberd strike, and it slammed into the square floor, creating a deep pit and splashing debris. Weakness Potion! A bottle of potion smashed at the feet of the Demon Zombie, kicking up a cloud of gray dust, which was burned by the black flame on the Demon Zombies surface. A huge Immune floated up from the Demon Zombies head. Insignificant tricks! The Demon Zombie sneered, raising its right hand, and the Demon Halberd returned to its hand with a howl, hacking down at Song Jian again. Chapter 330 - 330 Chapter 330 Translator: 549690339 Clang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword clashed with the Demon Halberd, emitting a thunderous sound and a cascade of sparks. Feeling the force transmitted down his arm, Song Jian was slightly startled. The opponents strength was on par with his own. It was surprising given that Song Jians strength attribute had already exceeded twenty points. Few level twenty elite bosses could match it, and yet this level fifteen demon zombie was evenly matched with him in strength, a fact that was simply hard to believe. With this attack, both individuals sustained over a hundred damage points. The black flame on the Demon Halberd was searing hot, continuously scorching Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The area where the swords clashed was already turning red. Boom! On the surface of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, a surge of crimson flames suddenly rose, as if it had been stimulated by the battle with the Demon Halberd. The black and red flames intertwined and nullified each other. The sound of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword echoed in the air, inducing a feeling of angered intensity. The demon zombie looked at Song Jian surprised by his strength. But quickly, it swung the Demon Halberd a second time towards Song Jian. This time, the black flames on the halberd rose more than a meter high. Rather than retreating, Song Jian advanced, initiating his Sacred Parry . Instantly, his body was enveloped in dazzling gold light as he naturally guided his long sword towards the incoming Demon Halberd; Ding! With a crisp impact sound, the attack of the demon zombie was completely repelled. It staggered back several steps before it could steady itself. The floating damage figure above its head indicated over five hundred points; Sacred damage? The demon zombie had a look of fear in its eyes, staring intently at Song Jian, and for a moment, it dared not to move forward. Seeing the actions of the demon zombie, Song Jian had a sudden realization and berated himself for being a fool C of course, the demon, being what it was, would naturally fear sacred damage the most. Gazing at dozens of Mutated Soul Seeds in his possession, Song Jian couldnt suppress a smirk; Each seed could increase the sacred damage by thirty points, and the effect could be stacked. These dozens of mutated soul seeds could at least increase Song Jians sacred damage by a thousand points; However, Song Jian had no intention of using all the mutated soul seeds at once, as that would be too wasteful. Ill start with ten. If that doesnt work, Ill add more! Song Jian decided as he consumed ten mutated soul seeds. A faint golden light appeared on his body. Within his status bar, an effect displayed, Increase Sacred Damage by 300 points. Seeing the golden light appearing on Song Jians body, the demon zombie let out a roar filled with rage, appearing to dread the sight. The effect of the mutated soul seeds could only last for thirty seconds. Not wanting to waste time, Song Jian immediately launched his attack on the demon zombie after using them. Dogs of the Church, you will all die! All of you! The fire of the Abyss flickered in the eyes of the demon zombie whose body was now enveloped in an even thicker black flame. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Every move Song Jian made was accompanied by sacred damage, greatly threatening the demon zombie. Every time his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Demon Halberd collided, a mournful wail could be heard from the Demon Halberd. The vitality of the demon zombie was continuously declining. Were it not for the Abyssal Flame it guarded, the creature would probably already have fled. Time was pressing. More than ten minutes had elapsed and the Abyssal Flame had now swelled to over half a humans height. The entire White Bone Altar was creaking as though it couldnt withstand the power of the Magic Flame. Song Jian was additionally anxious as the demon zombies vitality has halved, but there was little time left. If he could not kill the demon zombie in the remaining time, all of his efforts will be in vain; The consumption of the mutated soul seeds was enormous. For every thirty seconds, Song Jian directly used ten seeds. Now, there were only about thirty left in his inventory. In that case, I will use them all and obliterate it! he said, looking at the demon zombies vitality of just over a thousand with a relentless glint in his eyes. Boom! A ball of golden fire blazed on Song Jians body. His sacred damage had already exceeded one thousand points. The sacred flame burning on his body inflicted damage even if the demon zombie only came close; How is this possible? Are you the legendary Child of the Sacred? The demon zombie stepped back continuously, unable to believe that a legendary Child of the Sacred would appear in the world. It was only a creature with a trace of Abyss Demon blood, not a pure Demonic Abyss entity. The Child of the Sacred, renowned for possessing sacred blood, naturally aroused fear within it. This fear stemmed from the bloodline hierarchy, much like a beggar facing royalty among humans. Die! Song Jian could not afford to waste any more time, lunging with his sword towards his opponent; The demon zombie didnt even dare to raise its halberd in defense, seeking only to dodge desperately. It even wore a pleading look on its face. Song Jian paid no heed to the creature. Using his Sword Shadow Step, he chased closely behind the demon zombie, and continuously launched his skills. Every single use inflicted several hundred points of damage; In just over ten seconds, Song Jian had inflicted more than ten wounds on the demon zombie, all of which glowed faintly golden. Black tendrils of energy seeped from the edges of wounds; The vitality of the demon zombie wan weakened. Its vitality points were rapidly decreasing. Faced with Song Jians fierce attacks, the demon zombie didnt even get to launch a single significant counterattack from start to finish. Although it initially appeared fierce, it became incredibly timid. Any bystander would assume it was nothing more than a level fifteen creature; I did my best! The demon zombie uttered a heavy sigh in the end, its eyes revealing a look of relief as it fell to its knees at Song Jians feet. Instantly, Song Jians experience points increased by 5%. The rich experience gain made him gasp. However, the critical mission was not yet over. The countdown timer to the Magic Flame was still present, with less than ten minutes left. Song Jian frowned, quickly gathering the items dropped by the demon zombie without sparing any attention to them and rushed towards the White Bone Altar. How can this Magic Flame be extinguished? Song Jian pondered. Killing the demon zombie merely involved eliminating one guardian. If he didnt destroy the Magic Flame, the Deep Gate would eventually open and the mission would fail. With only a few seconds left of his Sacred Damage, Song Jian gritted his teeth, wielded his long sword and slashed towards the Abyssal Flame; Chapter 331: Demon Bloodline Chapter 331: Demon Bloodline Translator: 549690339 In the depths of the black flame that was more than a meter high, a bronze gate engraved with demon skulls seemed to be looming. When the Abyssal Flame fully grew, the Abyssal Gate inside would become completely stable. At that time, endless demonic armies would emerge from the gate, occupying the entire Doomsday City, and killing all the creatures in the city; If it could not be stopped, it would become a disaster for humanity and other races. Song Jian circled around the White Bone Altar but couldnt find a way to destroy the Abyssal Flame. Finally, when there were only a few seconds left of his Divine Attack, he gritted his teeth, leaped high into the air, swung his sword, and slashed at the black flame. Boom! The golden sword light and the black flame fiercely collided, emitting a thunderous explosion. The bronze gate within the black flame shattered completely, and the flame quickly shrank from over a meter high to less than three inches, flickering as if it would go out the next moment. Its effective! Song Jian rejoiced as he continued swinging his sword at the black flame. At this moment, the effect of the Mutated Soul Seed suddenly disappeared. Thirty seconds had passed, and the dense golden light on Song Jians body vanished. Without the suppression of the divine power, the black flame seemed to have the trace of reigniting. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashing on the black flame was like slashing on a phantom, without any effect. Whats going on? Song Jian furrowed his brow. Without the Divine Attack, could it be that there was no way to destroy this Abyssal Magic Flame? At this moment, the White Bone Altar suddenly made a noise as the bones were dismantled from the altar and transformed into a white light in the air. The ground beneath trembled as if the entire White Bone Altar was about to collapse. Song Jian hurriedly got off the altar. Soon, the bones automatically flew out from the altar and merged into the white light in the air. Before long, the entire White Bone Altar disappeared, and the black flame was left floating in midair. The white light in the air seemed like a liquid, constantly flowing. The bones continuously merged into the white light, and soon, a palm-sized Bone Box appeared in the air. The Bone Box opened, and a suction force emerged, drawing the black flame in the air into the box. System: You have completed the mission, received the title Savior; Savior: The one who saved the world from destruction once, respected by the entire world! Human reputation increased by 1000 points, reputation of other races increased by 500 points, all attributes +1, success rate of recruiting NPC Followers +30%, luck +5 (this title does not need to be equipped to take effect). This title is pretty good! Song Jian was surprised. The Savior title was purple, an Epic grade title that was truly unbelievable. Luck + 5, this should be able to offset the negative effects the demon curse has brought me. Song Jian looked at the words Luck +5 and breathed a sigh of relief. Clang- The Bone Box fell to the ground, and Song Jians eyes lit up. He quickly picked up the Bone Box and put it in his inventory. This was a Third-tier Demon Flame. Although he didnt know its use yet, it was definitely a precious treasure. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the mission complete, Song Jian leisurely opened his inventory to check the items dropped by the Demon Zombie Boss; First was the mission item, a pitch-black heart emitting a faint black aura. In addition, the Demon Halberd used by the Demon Zombie also dropped. This incredible level 15 Silver equipment had excellent attributes, which even surprised Song Jian, who wished he could use it himself. Demon Halberd (Silver), two-handed weapon, attack: 112-130, strength +3, Armor Break +5, damage increase 10%, ignore monster level +10, special effect 1: Meteor Throw (active), throw the halberd at a single target within 30 meters range, causing 300% damage; special effect 2: ignore defense, 35% chance to ignore opponents defense when attacking; special effect 3: demon curse: 30% chance to deal double damage when attacking, 10% chance to deal triple damage, 5% chance to cause weakness to the target; item level: 15, equipment requirements: strength 15 points, agility 10 points; can it be brought out of the game: no. This weapon is too exaggerated. If I were not a Sword Controller, I would probably want to change professions because of this weapon. Song Jian couldnt help but think. At this moment, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly quivered, as if it was dissatisfied with Song Jians thoughts. Song Jian suddenly realized that his own Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was definitely not inferior to this Demon Halberd. If it grew stronger, its attributes would be far superior to this halberd; Thinking of this, Song Jian smiled and turned his attention to the next item; It was a one-inch long glass bottle filled with black liquid that was slowly rippling. The black liquid seemed to be alive, continually climbing up the glass wall and pushing the bottle cap like a tentacle, as if it wanted to break free from the bottle. Demon Bloodline (Silver), single-use item, usage effect: after use, there is a 10% chance to obtain the Abyssal Demon Bloodline, a 30% chance to obtain the Zombie Bloodline, a 50% chance to obtain the Demon Zombie Bloodline, and an 80% chance to lose ones mind, becoming a powerful half-demon monster! Song Jians face darkened. Who would dare use such an item? While it was true that bloodline items were extremely rare and valuable, with an 80% chance of becoming a monster, no one would dare to use it directly. This shouldnt be worth much, right? Song Jian touched his chin, pondering, Never mind, Ill ask Annie later and see if she wants this Demon Bloodline. After all, its a Silver grade item Besides these two items, the remaining items dropped by the Demon Zombie were materials. These materials were all tainted with demonic energy and could be used to make powerful items. If sold, they could make a lot of money. At least the money owed to Silver Moon Merchant Group should be covered. Song Jian calculated in his heart and took a deep breath. Following the secret path back to the surface, the ghost that had been guarding the entrance of the passage had disappeared. Maybe it left or vanished because it sensed that everyone had died, as well as the death of the Demon Zombie. This made Song Jian a little depressed. He hadnt received the mission reward, the Master Key, yet. Just then, Song Jian suddenly remembered something and checked his inventory. Sure enough, the key that initially opened the passage door had changed its appearance and attributes, turning into the mission reward capable of unlocking locked treasure chests of Epic Quality and below. Hey, the Master Key. 1 can play the role of a lock-picking rogue later on. Song Jian thought to himself. With the mission completed, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle and began anxiously contacting Annie of the Silver Moon Merchant Group. Chapter 332: One Hundred Thousand Doomsday Coins Chapter 332: One Hundred Thousand Doomsday Coins Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian first mailed Anne the heart of the Zombie Demon, followed by displaying a Level One Ghost Pearl to her. Does your group accept this kind of forging material? Song Jian asked. Hed seen this material at the auction house before, but they were rare, selling for about one hundred and fifty Doomsday Coins each. If Anne gave an offer that was too low, hed take it to the auction for sale. A Ghost Pearl? Hmm, they are hard to obtain. I know of a Level Thirty secret realm, the Dark Castle. To pass its challenges, you need at least a hundred and twenty points in shadow resistance Annes voice was calm, but Song Jian could tell something was off, like when someone discovers a rare find in an antique store and tries to hide their excitement from the dealer. How much would your group pay for one? Song Jian interrupted Anne, asking her directly. Anne was quite excited at this moment. She hadnt expected Song Jian to actually possess a Level One Ghost Pearl. She had been trying to compose herself during the call, while contemplating what price she could offer for this pearl. A Ghost Pearl adds ten points to shadow resistance. While ten sounds negligible, in the Dark Castle, it could make a deadly attack become only slightly more dangerous, providing the opportunity for a priest to heal the Main Tank (MT) during a Boss fight. Hm, while Ghost Pearls are rare, they are just Level One materials. Our group cant offer a high price. If its a bulk purchase, we can talk, but for just one, Im willing to pay a hundred and eighty Doomsday Coins! Anne weighed up various factors for a long time before giving a price. Song Jian nodded satisfactorily. This price was slightly higher than the auction houses, and it met his expectations. But at that moment, a thought struck him. What did she mean by higher prices for more items? More items meant a higher price? Usually, wasnt it that the more you sell, the cheaper the price? Do you mean to say that the more I have, there would be a slight increase in the price? Song Jian asked. Yes, if theres more than ten, I can go up to two hundred Doomsday Coins! Annes heartbeat sped up slightly. Song Jian raising this question obviously meant he had more than just one pearl. And if I had more? Song Jian asked, testing the waters. Anne took a deep breath to calm herself, saying in a single breath, If its above thirty, two hundred and thirty Doomsday Coins, fifty for two hundred and sixty Doomsday Coins. If you have a hundred altogether, I can offer three hundred Doomsday Coins per pearl! After stating the price, Anne couldnt help but laugh. A hundred Ghost Pearls would require the hunting of at least a hundred and fifty ghost-class monsters that possessed a Demon Bloodline. Such beasts were usually much stronger than their peers at the same level, and they were not something an average ranker could handle. Leaving aside the difficulty of locating so many beasts, even if they were available, at least a team of three hundred rankers would be needed to hunt them down. I have a total of one hundred and ten Level One Ghost Pearls. Lets deal at the rate of three hundred Doomsday Coins per pearl as youd offered! Song Jian stated. Anne was stunned, unsure if she was hearing things. Can you please repeat what you just said? Plow many Ghost Pearls do you have? Anne could barely believe her ears. One hundred and ten! Song Jian responded, his voice clear and confident. How did you get so many? Anne was astounded. Could it be that there was a powerful legion behind him? Alright, that sounds good! Anne agreed immediately You currently owe the Silver Moon Commerce thirty-six thousand Doomsday Coins. For the sake of our good relations, you can just pay one hundred and ten Ghost Pearls. Also, you will be a VIP member of Silver Moon Commerce starting today. From now on, you will enjoy a five percent discount on all transactions! Song Jian smiled slightly. Not only did she offer a discount of three thousand Doomsday Coins, but she also bypassed the compulsory consumption requirement of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins and allowed him to become a Silver Moon Commerce member, making purchasing materials from them more affordable in the future. Thats excellent! You can adjust the contract, and I will send you the Ghost Pearls right after. Song Jian said. Feeling relieved after the mission was completed, Song Jian thought hed have to sell all the loot dropped by the Zombie Demon to cover the debt. Now, just by selling the Ghost Pearls, he has already fulfilled the obligation. I have a few other items. Ive sent you their attributes. Would your commerce be interested in acquiring them? Song Jian instantly displayed the Demon Halberd, the Demon Bloodline as well as some other materials, all dropped by the Zombie Demon, to Anne. Upon glancing over them, Anne inhaled sharply. How is that possible? All of these items are loot from the Zombie Demon. Not one of them has been kept back? Are these excellent items below the procurement standards of their team? Anne was astonished. The sight of so many Ghost Pearls had initially made her stagger. The stature of Song Jian in her mind had risen rapidly to an astonishing height. If anyone were to tell Anne now that Song Jian was a city lord, she wouldnt even be surprised. How much are you looking to sell these items for? Anne asked cautiously. The Demon Halberd for fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, the Demon Bloodline for thirty thousand Doomsday Coins, and other materials for twenty thousand Doomsday Coins in total! Song Jian directly said his prices. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One hundred thousand Doomsday Coins Anne mused for a while. With these items and over a hundred Ghost Pearls, she could establish a twenty-person elite squad capable of conquering the secret realm of Dark Castle on hard mode. Once that happened, her standing within the commerce would greatly improve. Upon hearing that Anne didnt reject it outright, Song Jian relaxed. It seemed like the amount of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins was still within her limit. I can trade with you right now! After thinking it over in her mind for a long time, Anne finally made a decision. This time, she decided not to purchase in the name of the commerce, but in her own name. Only when she truly possesses power, would she truly be called strong. Anne had already planned to build her own formidable squad. The items that Song Jian was selling filled the gap that she urgently needed. Chapter 333: Encountering the Dwarf Commander Again Chapter 333: Encountering the Dwarf Commander Again Translator: 549690339 With the one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins in hand, excitement filled Song Jians face. This transaction exceeded his expectations by a lot, but it also aroused his interest in the level-30 Dark Castle dungeon. What kind of dungeon would make Annie invest so heavily? If she could spend a hundred thousand, then the output of this dungeon must be several times that. After considering for a while, Song Jian shook his head. The level-30 dungeon was not something he could enter at this point. After pre-ordering a batch of T-X high-explosive grenade materials from Annie, Song Jian went to the auction house to buy materials for making Self-destructing Robots. In fact, the biggest gain from this transaction, Song Jian felt, was the Third-tier Demon Flame within the Bone Box. However, he did not know how to use the Magic Flame yet and could only set it aside. As for Annie from the Silver Moon Commerce, he dared not even disclose it, lest he attracts unnecessary trouble. When Song Jian arrived at the auction house, he found that many players were excitedly discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Did you hear? That Imperial Dragon Demon Palace opening cost five or six alliances heavy losses, and they got nothing! Not only that, but 1 heard that there were at least a dozen NPC deaths, all of them level-15 elites. But the benefits were reaped by a single player! Impressive! Hmph, stand out, and youll get shot. I heard that the best stuff in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace was snatched by that player, and as a result, many NPCs have issued bounties on him. 1 heard the rewards are pretty good! 1 dont know what that guy got, but its causing so many NPCs to go green with envy. However, getting ten thousand Doomsday Coins just by killing him once, these NPCs are desperate! This game is too bizarre. NPCs can issue quests to kill players? Dont you find that strange? Whats so strange about that? The NPCs in this game are smart. If it werent for their status, I would hardly be able to tell the difference between them and the players! By the way, whats the name of that player who is being targeted by so many NPCs bounties? Hes pretty much my idol! I think his name is Song Jian. He must be a fierce person, able to make so many NPCs and alliances suffer. Ordinary players like us cant deal with him; its better to stay out of it and dont provoke him. Song Jian frowned, feeling like he had suddenly become famous, as many players were discussing him. This forced him to conceal all his attributes. In fact, many players were accustomed to hiding their levels and lives, keeping their heads bare. Only some particularly flashy players would display their names, attributes, and titles above their heads. After buying up all the materials for making Self-destructing Robots in the auction house, Song Jian, pretending to be curious, asked one of the players discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace excitedly: Where are those NPCs who issued the bounty quests you mentioned? Hey, bro, are you interested? Ten thousand Doomsday Coins arent that easy to come by. 1 heard that this Song Jian guy is incredible, with a terrifying combat power. He managed to keep a group of NPCs with level-15 elite BOSS power at bay. This task wont be easy. Wouldnt want you to get roped into it Players only have one life, dont be fooled by these NPCs as their pawn Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not really, just curious Song Jian showed a shy smile, looking harmless. Most of the NPCs who issued the tasks are moving around, not staying in one place for too long. However, there is one NPC who opened a blacksmiths shop in the city, the kind that forges weapons and equipment. He also issued a task to kill Song Jian. You can go check it out there The player told Song Jian the exact location of the blacksmiths shop. Thanks. Song Jian smiled and turned to leave. In the World Alliance conference room, a group of people were gathered around an oval table discussing the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Although they had set up an alliance, many people still preferred to call it a guild, and the leader of the alliance was called the president by these people. President, what exactly happened in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace that so many NPCs are now pursuing this Song Jian? Should we accept this task too? Ten thousand Doomsday Coins! Old Eight, if youre greedy for money, just go and accept this task, but don t drag us down with you A player sitting beneath the president with slanted eyes glared at the player who spoke: You werent there, so you dont know the strength of that player. Weve all witnessed it firsthand. Hmph, in fact, if it werent for Song Jian, our group might all have died in that demon palace! As he spoke, the player retold the events in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace to everyone. Many people couldnt help but gasp, their eyes full of disbelief. How can there be such a powerful player at this stage? Level-20 elite BOSSes are no match for him? What level is he? Self-destructing Robots? What are those, products of engineering? They can kill a level-15 elite BOSS in seconds? Are they really that strong? Even if he is that powerful, its just one person. 1 dont believe our alliance cant swarm and kill him! Is it necessary? For ten thousand Doomsday Coins, how many people do you think will die? Is it worth it? The conference room became noisy, with those who hadnt experienced the imperial Dragon Demon Palace not believing Song Jian could be so powerful. However, those who had witnessed it did not want to provoke such an existence. On the other hand, Song Jian had already appeared in a simple blacksmith shop. The owner of this shop was one of the NPCs who had issued a bounty on Song Jian. Its him? Song Jians eyebrows jumped, and a look of surprise flashed across his face as he looked at the NPC melting ores and making equipment in front of the blacksmiths shop. This NPC turned out to be the Dwarf Commander that Song Jian had encountered outside the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. Back then, he had killed his three subordinates who had tried to stop him, while the commander had escaped and never entered the palace. Humph, since youre seeking death, dont blame me! A murderous intent emerged in Song Jians eyes. His relationship with the Dwarf Clan had been raised from hatred to indifference due to his title of savior. However, his relationship with this Dwarf Commander remained one of hatred. Clang clang clang- The Dwarf Commander clenched his teeth, his eyes bloodshot, continuously hammering the clump of material on the iron anvil. In a short while, the shape of a long knife appeared on the anvil. Looking at the weapon about to take shape, the Dwarf Commander gritted his teeth, took out a piece of Obsidian from his parcel, and placed it in the furnace fire with iron tongs. Soon, ten minutes later, the Obsidian started to show signs of melting. The Dwarf Commander quickly grabbed it with tongs and fused it with the nearly finished weapon blank. As the long knife on the iron anvil neared completion, a look of frustration appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face. He shook his head and sighed, Its a pity that I had only ordinary flames during forging. If I had Strange Fire, even a first-tier one, this weapon would be at least silver quality. But now, its at most a top blue-grade weapon. As he was speaking, a dazzling blue light suddenly shone on the iron anvil. Chapter 334: Manhunt Mission Chapter 334: Manhunt Mission Translator: 549690339 The Dwarf Commander grasped the still-hot longsword on the iron felt and examined its attributes. Soon, a smile spread across his face. A top-grade weapon! Its really a top-grade blue equipment! Haha, with these attributes, its definitely comparable to a silver equipment of the same level. This is fantastic! The Dwarf Commander held up the longsword, which emitted a rich blue glow, and laughed heartily. At this point, the Dwarf Commanders actions had attracted the attention of many players. Seeing a crowd gathering, he directly displayed the attributes of the longsword. Blade of Breaking, these attributes are top-notch! Thats amazing! With this longsword, my strength would increase by at least one-third. Its attack power is insane, and it has Armor Break and double damage. One slash with this thing could instantly kill a player with less than 100 Vitality Points. Its ludicrous! My silver-quality one-handed sword actually does two points less damage than this one. Its simply outrageous Players started discussing among themselves, with some even eagerly asking about the price. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boss, how much for this longsword? Oh mighty Dwarf blacksmith, I offer 3,000 Doomsday Coins for this weapon. Would you be willing to sell it to me? 3,000 Doomsday Coins for a weapon with such top-notch attributes? You must be dreaming! Boss, 1 offer 5,000 Doomsday Coins! Ill give you 6,000, sell it to me! The people who had discovered this top-grade longsword were still few, and the players wanted to buy it before a crowd gathered. They knew that once wealthy and powerful alliances got wind of it, they stood no chance as lone players. Within a short time, the price of the longsword had risen to 8,000 Doomsday Coins. But thats as high as it got. With 8,000 Doomsday Coins already touching the baseline for silver-quality equipment, any higher would not be cost-effective. One might as well buy a silver-quality weapon directly. This is a weapon; if it were any other piece of equipment, it definitely wouldnt fetch such a high price. But weapons are a different story, especially a level 15 weapon like this one. Its so rare. A player whispered, looking enviously at the big shots bidding for the weapon. A top-grade weapon like this was nothing short of a pipe dream for players who had just crossed the level 10 profession threshold. They could only gather around to watch the excitement. 8,300! Any higher, and I may as well buy a silver-quality weapon! one player gritted his teeth. Hmph, you think you can buy a level 15 silver-quality weapon with 8,300 Doomsday Coins? Maybe you could buy a single piece of silver equipment, but a weapon? Forget it. Without 10,000 Doomsday Coins, its impossible. And right now, level 15 silver-quality equipment is incredibly scarce. Whenever it appears in the auction house, its immediately bought at the asking price! someone sneered. Ive seen a silver-quality one-handed sword sell for 30,000 Doomsday Coins. Its insane. It was snapped up not even five minutes after appearing in the auction house. Many people didnt even get a chance to see it! Another players eyes were filled with envy. As more and more players gathered around, a smile appeared on the Dwarf Commanders face. He held up the longsword, glanced around, and shouted, I dont intend to sell this Blade of Breaking. Instead, Ill offer it as a task reward. If any of you can kill the Song Jian, a Gods Chosen One, Ill reward you with 10,000 Doomsday Coins and this Blade of Breaking! Suddenly, the onlookers erupted into a commotion. The reward was too tempting: the Blade of Breaking was an exceptional blue weapon, and someone would surely be willing to pay 10,000 Doomsday Coins for it. With the previous 10,000 Doomsday Coins on top, the reward was equivalent to 20,000 Doomsday Coins, which made many players green with envy. Just how did this Song Jian offend an NPC so much that so many people are putting out a bounty on him? If I could kill him, wouldnt it be a huge payday? This could be a quest worth over 100,000 Doomsday Coins! a player whispered. Killing Song Jian would allow them to claim the bounties offered by over a dozen NPCs, worth a combined total of over 100,000 Doomsday Coins. This was an irresistible temptation for any player. To put it into perspective, 100,000 in-game Doomsday Coins were more valuable than 5 million in real-world currency. When the game first started, the exchange rate between Doomsday Coins and RMB reached 1:300. However, with the increase in player levels and strength, obtaining Doomsday Coins had become easier, and the exchange rate had dropped significantly, settling at around 1:50. Even at this rate, only a small number of players were willing to sell. Most players would rather hold onto their Doomsday Coins and buy treasures in the game. After all, enhancements made in the game could also be brought back to the real world. Boss, who is this Song Jian you mentioned? And where is he right now? a player shouted. Hes just a level 15 player like you guys. What is there to be afraid of? No matter how powerful he is, can he compare to a level 15 elite boss? From what I know, not just level 15 elite bosses, even the lord-class bosses have been defeated by someone! The Dwarf Commander said casually, If you accept the bounty task from me, you can get the targets location every half hour. You just need to kill him and the 10,000 Doomsday Coins along with this top-grade blue weapon will be yours. The Dwarf Commander continued to tempt players to accept the task. Due to system restrictions, he couldnt deceive them, but that didnt stop him from downplaying Song Jians strength. When the Dwarf Commander encountered Song Jian, his level was indeed only 15 as well. He had no idea that in such a short time, Song Jian had already leveled up. After reaching level 10, players needed a lot of battle experience to level up again. The battle experience required to go from level 10 to level 11 was equal to the total needed to go from level 1 to level 10. Not to mention leveling up from 15 to 16. Even if the Dwarf Commander knew about the players leveling up quickly, he wouldnt believe that Song Jian could level up within such a short period of one or two days. Fine, boss. Ill accept this bounty task! A player finally couldnt resist the temptation and accepted the task from the Dwarf Commander. Ill accept it too. If Im lucky enough to kill that guy, Ill be rich! I Ill think about it. Ive been tricked by NPCs before, and I always feel like theyre not telling the whole truth. Be cautious with what they say In a short period of time, seven or eight players had accepted the bounty task. Huh? The mission prompt Why does it say this guys coordinates are nearby? A player who accepted the bounty task exclaimed in surprise. Let me see Its true! The wanted guy is nearby! Damn, hes really bold! Hey everyone, lets search for him. Hes close by! If we kill him, well split the rewards! Suddenly, the players around the blacksmith shop got excited and started looking around. The Dwarf Commanders eyes revealed a hint of doubt. Hearing that Song Jian was nearby, his heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling washed over him. Chapter 335: Mechanical Puppet Chapter 335: Mechanical Puppet Translator: 549690339 sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Amid the flurry of discussions and searches, Song Jian slowly emerged from around a street corner. A dark red longsword in hand, his gaze fixed on the Dwarf Commander. Hey, that guy is hiding his name and properties. Could he be the one were searching for? A player perked up, pointing at Song Jian and yelled loudly. The Dwarf Commander turned his head towards Song Jian for a brief moment, his face drained of color. He shouted, Its Song Jian! Kill him, and the reward is all yours! No sooner had he said this than a middle-aged man, outfitted in heavy armor and brandishing an assault rifle, made his move towards Song Jian. Dadadada The muzzle spat out foot-long flames, the bullets in the magazine emptied out in mere seconds. Ha, looks like the mission reward is mine! The man grinned, dropping the empty clip casually onto the ground as he looked towards Song Jian. Cling clang clang- The deformed bullet casings rattled onto the ground, but Song Jian seemed no more aware of them than before, continuing his advance. Impossible, each of my shots should inflict over ten damage. I fired forty rounds, thats over four hundred total damage. How could it not even break his defense? The middle-aged mans face flushed, he looked as if hed just seen a ghost. Song Jians talent skill Thick Skin could negate any damage below fifteen, which made him the perfect counter to firearms relying on bullet quantity for damage. Earth Teeth Assault! An energy ball in the shape of a violent beasts fang flew toward the middle-aged man. The stirring dust from the ground made it seem as if there truly was a beast lurking below, rushing toward the man. Boom! The middle-aged man had no time to dodge and was sent flying by the Earth Teeth Assault. His vitality points immediately dropped by over 70 points; Nice defense! A smirk appeared on Song Jians face as he fixed his incisive gaze onto the middle-aged man, whose vitality points had decreased by one third. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, creating an invisible mental sword that swooped down toward the middle-aged man above Song Jians head. None of the onlookers could see the trajectory of the mental sword. They simply heard the middle-aged man scream in agony as a number of a light blue 150 hovered above his head, and his vitality points plummeted to zero. What, what was that attack? Sword Qi? Impossible-Even if it was Sword Qi, there should be some kind of trace, but Curse, is it a curse? The spectators gasped in shock. Song Jian was at least seven to eight meters away from the middle-aged man, and with a simple swing of his sword, he depleted all of the mans remaining vitality points? He just killed an MT from the Iron Blood War Alliance. Song Jian is in big trouble now, said a player who recognized the middle-aged man. I have a feeling that its Iron Blood War Alliance whos in big trouble, added another player somberly. Are you putting a bounty on me? Song Jian approached the Dwarf Commander with a smile. Kill him! Everyone, attack together! Kill him and get a half-price discount on any items at my blacksmith shop! The Dwarf Commander retreated, shouting loudly. The players all began to slowly back away, leaving a wide-open space. None of those who had accepted the bounty mission dared to make a move. I he heart of an Iron Blood War Alliance couldnt survive two of Song Jians attacks; any other player who tried was surely asking for death. Looking down at the wooden box that exploded from the corpse at his feet, Song Jian opened it casually. Inside was a full set of level fifteen white quality defense equipment, along with a level ten white quality assault rifle. The only item of value was a level fifteen, blue quality shield. Unfortunately, the middle-aged man hadnt even had the chance to use it. Loose change. I reckon itll fetch two or three thousand Doomsday coins, Song Jian estimated as he took the loot. Seeing that none of the players dared to step forward, the Dwarf Commanders face turned white. He seemed to have lost all his courage and collapsed next to the furnace of his blacksmith shop. Dont kill me. I can cancel the bounty, and Ill give you adequate compensation! Dread filled the Dwarf Commanders eyes. Compensation? A cold smile appeared on Song Jians face. Then let me collect my compensation with your head! With that, Song Jian swung his sword at the Dwarf Commander. His dark red long sword streaked through the air and ruthlessly cleaved into the Dwarf Commanders shoulder. You dont need to push me! The Dwarf Commanders eyes filled with bloodshot strains as he waved the newly forged Blade of Breaking at Song Jian.?????????????????????????? 0 Heavy Chop! 1 he Dwarf Commander roared, his longsword bursting with brilliant white sword energy, sweeping towards Song Jian. Song Jian raised his sword to block, a great force surged from his sword, causing him to retreat a few steps, his eyes showing a hint of surprise. Not bad, a power enhancer? Song Jian whispered. At this point, Song Jians strength attribute, with the bonus from his equipment, had already reached twenty-two points, while the Dwarf Commanders strength attribute had just surpassed fifteen points. He was no match for Song Jian. But this stroke made him retreat. Obviously, this skill has a significant boost in strength, otherwise Song Jian would not retreat. It seems like he isnt going to beat this dwarf, A player gleefully whispered, as if he was itching to try something. Look closely, the dwarf used a skill, and he used a basic attack! His companion reminded, immediately extinguishing the budding flames of battle in his heart. Don t be impulsive. Lets watch, The onlooking players exchanged glances, understanding each others intentions. As soon as Song Jian seemed fatigued, they would swoop in like vultures. A bounty of 20,000 Doomsday coins was enough motivation for anyone to risk it all. Within a dozen moves, the Dwarf Commander was quickly overpowered by Song Jian. The longsword in the Dwarf commanders hands was discarded to the side, replaced by the scepter he had previously used at the entrance to the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. The honor of the dwarves shall not be defiled! The Dwarf Commander, whose vitality points had dropped by over half, swiped the longsword he had thrown aside and tossed it into the air. Clatter clatter clatter- The longsword floated mid-air, cracks appearing on its blade. Within seconds, this freshly forged blue superior quality longsword shattered. The fragments vanished into thin air. A low roar came from the sky. A mechanical puppet, taller than three meters, appeared out of nowhere, leaped down from midair, and shielded the Dwarf Commander. Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC? Chapter 336: Are You Even Extorting an NPC? Translator: 549690339 | The Dwarf Commander looked worn out. His once thick, pitch-dark hair, and beard, became almost white the moment the mechanical puppet appeared. The wrinkles on his face deepened, making him look like he had aged more than a decade in an instant. You forced me to this, you forced me to this,, The Dwarf Commander mumbled to himself, in a trance, clutching his scepter tightly. What the hell is this thing? Song Jian squinted his eyes. The mechanical puppet before him was clad in heavy armor, with intricate magical patterns etched on its surface. These patterns faintly glowed, giving it a mysterious look. The puppets body constantly emitted rumbling sounds and each step it took made the ground quake. Its footprints were visible on the solid mixed boundary. A Level 15 Elite Boss Song Jian felt a heavy oppression from the mechanical puppet, similar to when he faced the Imperial Dragon Demon Lord. Although it was just a Level 15 Elite Boss, the mechanical puppet had a shocking ten thousand Vitality Points, which made Song Jian gasp in surprise. Thats impossible, not even a Level 20, no, a Level 30 Elite Boss, could have such high Vitality Points! Song Jian silently muttered to himself. But soon, Song Jian saw a five-minute countdown timer above the mechanical puppets head. It can only be summoned for five minutes? Song Jian glanced at the Dwarf Commander slumped nearby and a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Beep beep beep- A red light emitted from the eyes of the mechanical puppet, sweeping over Song Jian. Target located, beginning lock-on Target locked, mission directive: destroy target at all costs A series of mechanical noises emanated from the puppets body, as if an artificial intelligence was operating the puppet. Whoosh- The mechanical puppet swung its over-three-meter long axe towards Song Jian. The force of the swing created a gush of wind that made the surrounding air explode, causing onlookers to change their expressions. They felt a chilling wind, as if a blade was constantly slicing their cheeks, and instinctively drew back. Soon, only Song Jian and the mechanical puppet were left within a ten-meter radius. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians expression changed, and he swiftly retreated. He lacked confidence that he could withstand this attack, so he could only dodge. Bang! The impact left a three-meter diameter crater on the ground with a large fissure spreading seven or eight meters from the hole. Even though Song Jian had dodged the attack, he still felt a strong force that threw him several meters back, and he rough fell to the ground. This, this, its like a war machine! A solemn expression appeared on Song Jians face as he looked up at the countdown on the mechanical puppets head. Song Jian, theres no way you can beat this mechanical puppet. Its the Dwarf clans war machine, just like the Ancient War Tree of the Elf clan. Its not meant to be summoned unless absolutely necessary The Dwarf Commander stood up, his aged face revealed a hint of relief. He pointed his wand at Song Jian and said, It took me the equivalent of fifteen years of life and a superior blue-grade weapon to summon it. Even faced with an army of a hundred, it could rout them all! Watching Song Jian play hide-and-seek with the attacks of the mechanical puppet made the Dwarf Commander let out a hearty, satisfied laugh. Seeing Song Jian at a disadvantage, the spectators became excited. But the mechanical puppets attacks impacted everything within a range, so some players retreated immediately upon nearing the puppet, nearly being killed. Song Jian looked at the mechanical puppet storming towards him with cold eyes. Suddenly, his figure flashed, turning into a shadow that rushed towards the distance. He, hes running? The Dwarf Commander was taken aback. While the mechanical puppet chased after Song Jian with huge strides, due to its colossal size, speed was not its strength. It couldnt catch up with Song Jian even if it tried. Such war machines are often used in battles of thousands of people, and as soon as the enemy flees, it signifies their defeat. The purpose of a mechanical puppet is to assault fortresses, not to chase scattered enemies. After tangling with the mechanical puppet for a while, Song Jian keenly noticed its weakness. He used his Sword Shadow Step and managed to distance himself by several meters. There were less than three minutes left of the mechanical puppets summoning and as long as Song Jian held out for this time, he could simply return later. He wondered how much life and superior weapons the Dwarf Commander could sacrifice. Seeing the cold smile on Song Jians face, the Dwarf Commander felt a chill ripple through him. After hesitating for a moment, he rushed into the blacksmith shop. Soon, he came out with a large bundle on his shoulder, looking ready to abandon his spot and flee. Hey, you cant leave. We accepted the bounty mission. If you run now, who will give us the mission rewards? A player, noticing the Dwarf Commander plan on running away, quickly intercepted him and yelled in discontent. Dwarf Commander: WIMP, shouldnt you know if you can complete the bounty mission? If you really could complete it, would I have tried to run away? You cant run! This bounty mission doesnt have a time limit. We may, possibly, perhaps, be able to complete it sooner or later. Where will we find you for our rewards then? You cant leave! Another player righteously grabbed the Dwarf Commanders arm and said. Even if youre this small, I could still beat up eight of you with one hand, believe it or not? The Dwarf Commander looked at the player who had just completed his promotion mission, a level ten warrior. He felt contempt for him. Soon, seven or eight players who accepted the bounty mission had the Dwarf Commander surrounded, refusing to allow him to leave. Are you going to get out of my way, or not? If not, 1 will have to resort to force! The Dwarf Commanders face turned gloomy. The summoning time for the mechanical puppet was about to end. If he didnt leave now, he wouldnt have another chance. We wont move, we wont move even if we die! A player shouted: Unless you compensate for our loss, we have accepted the mission. If you leave, the mission will fail. You have to compensate for our loss! Yes, you must compensate for our loss. Other players faces lit up with joy upon hearing this. The other players who hadnt accepted the bounty mission gasped, Youre even blackmailing an NPC, arent you asking for trouble? The Dwarf Commander looked at the players in front of him. None of them were above level thirteen and he regretted not setting a standard for the mission. Chapter 337: A White Blacksmith’s Shop Chapter 337: A White Blacksmiths Shop Translator: 549690339 The Dwarf Commander was surrounded by a group of players in the center, unable to move forward or retreat. Seeing that the time limit for the summoning of the mechanical puppet was less than a minute away, he bit his lip in frustration, pulled out several green-quality weapons from the large bundle on his back, and carelessly tossed them aside as he said, Take these as compensation for your losses. Can you let me go now? All these weapons were level ten green-quality weapons, worth over a thousand Doomsday Coins. Expressions of elation instantly appeared on several faces C they had done nothing and yet had obtained a weapon for free. What a bargain! However, clearly a few players were not satisfied. How could an item worth 1,000 Doomsday Coins compare to a task reward worth 20,000 Doomsday Coins? It was peanuts! No way, unless you award us the mission reward, we wont let you go! A tall player held the Dwarf Commander, shouting loudly. Damn, thats quite a demand, brother. Youre like a mudslide in the world of extortion. You havent even completed the mission and you want the reward already? How thick-skinned are you! Some players were shocked, all their eyes turned to him, wondering what this bold player looked like. If they met him in the wild in the future, they would need to avoid him at all costs. You, you what? The mission target is right there. You go and kill him! If you kill him, Ill give you not only 20,000 Doomsday Coins, but even 200,000! The Dwarf Commanders beard was trembling with anger as he stomped his foot. The tall player was taken aback and quickly said, Theres no time limit for the mission. You can wait here, I will complete this mission sooner or later, you cant run away! If I die, the mission will fail, and you will get a failure penalty! The Dwarf Commander cried out. Failure penalty? Whats a failure penalty? Those who had accepted the bounty quest quickly opened their mission bars to check. They were all blinded by greed when they saw Song Jian show up. They took the bounty quest without thinking, not reading the mission description carefully. Your main attribute will be reduced by two points. Oh hell, this dwarf really played us, we cant let him go! A player cried out in anger. Players dont gain attribute points when they level up. To increase attribute points, they must find treasures in the game like Attribute Fruits, and if they are lucky, sometimes they can buy attribute-increasing treasures from NPCs. All in all, attribute points are crucial for everyone, and these treasures are not easily obtained. Right now, two attribute points are particularly critical for the players. Youre not going anywhere. You dare to trick us? How is it possible for us to kill that guy? Youre scamming us! A player said angrily. Right, scam! We, we will report you! Bastard, explain to us why two attribute points are deducted! For a moment, all the players who had accepted the quest became furious. After witnessing Song Jians strength, they wisely chose to give up. Ten seconds left The Dwarf Commander turned pale. Finally, he reluctantly said, Fine, fine, I will establish a contract with you guys. Just pretend this quest was never issued. No way, you have to give us the quest reward. You have to count as if we completed the quest, otherwise we wont let you go! The tall player still would not let up. Brother, let it be. Times almost up. If that guy turns around and really kills this dwarf, we wont get anything. Instead, wed lose two attribute points. Its not worth it! Some players couldnt bear it anymore and tried to persuade the tall player. No way, we cant just let this dude have it easy. When he issued the mission, he didnt mention that the players strength was so formidable. This is deception! He tricked us into offering our lives! The tall player said indignantly. This Just then, a low roar rang out from a distance. A silver light flashed across the sky, and the figure of the mechanical puppet slowly floated down from the sky into a portal that looked similar to a black hole. The Dwarf Commanders face turned pale. He hurriedly said, Let me go now, or we will all die here. With that, the Dwarf Commander pulled out a bomb from his package, casting a fierce glance at the surrounding players. The sight of the bomb in the Dwarf Commanders hand sent a chill down the players spines. They quickly backed away, some begrudgingly doing so, not daring to actually gamble with their lives. The Dwarf Commander snorted coldly, holding his staff in one hand and the bomb in the other. With a large bundle on his back, he quickly moved down the street. Soon, he disappeared into a narrow alleyway. Not long after, Song Jian, wielding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, appeared on the street. Despite the frantic chase just now, he didnt look the least bit hurt. Once the summoning time limit of the mechanical puppet was over, he immediately made his way back to the blacksmiths shop, intending to finish off the Dwarf Commander. Huh, where did he go? Song Jian stood in front of the blacksmiths shop, looking around. Master, the dwarf has already run away! A player shouted loudly. Yes, I saw him running down that alley. Master, go chase him! He surely hasnt gone far. The spectating players were all shouting. While the Dwarf Commander had run away, he couldnt escape from the blacksmiths shop. Although the Dwarf Commander had probably taken all the valuables, there would be plenty of items left behind. Several players had already set their sights on the blacksmiths shop. But as long as Song Jian hadnt left, they dared not approach and seize it. After all, the present owner of this blacksmiths shop, had been chased away by none other than Song Jian. In other words, the current owner of this blacksmiths shop was now Song Jian. Instead of chasing after the Dwarf Commander, Song Jian walked towards the blacksmiths shop. The moment he stepped into the blacksmiths shop, he received a system notification. System: You have chased away the owner of the junior blacksmiths shop and successfully taken over. System: You now own this blacksmiths shop. You can use it at will, hire a Forging Master to make equipment for sale, and so on. System: You need to pay a management fee of 100 Doomsday Coms every month. Otherwise, the system will automatically take back this junior blacksmiths shop. This blacksmiths shop is mine now? Song Jian was taken aback, thinking to himself. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a golden light enveloped the entire blacksmiths shop and Song Jian. After a short while, the blacksmiths shop automatically changed its name to Song Jians Blacksmiths Shop, and Song Jian received an interface for constructing the blacksmiths shop, where he could hire a Forging Master and sell equipment and weapons. Well, it seems Ive managed to get a blacksmiths shop for free! Song Jian gave a slight smile. At this moment, the forge of the blacksmiths shop suddenly burst into flames. Simultaneously, the Bone Box in his inventory began to shake violently, and a shrill roar came from inside the Bone Box. Chapter 338: Abyssal Flame Chapter 338: Abyssal Flame Translator: 549690339 | Watching the anomalies occurring in the forges blazing furnace, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. The demonic flame inside the Bone Box in his inventory seemed to have been provoked, as it suddenly ignited and even spread to the surface of the Bone Box. Whats happening? Song Jian asked in astonishment, looking at the Bone Box in his inventory that was now engulfed in black flames, his heart skipping a beat. Perhaps sensing the power of the Third-tier Demon flame, the forges fire promptly shrank in size, with all its fury subsiding, as if it had encountered the king of its kind. System: Would you like to replace the ordinary furnace fire in the Primary forge with the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame? Note: Using the Third-tier Demon flame to forge items will greatly increase the success rate, greatly increase the mutation rate, and greatly increase the items tier! Seeing the three greatly increased attributes in the system prompt, Song Jians face instantly lit up with joy. However, the system quickly provided another prompt: System: The Primary forge is detected to not have the qualifications to accommodate a Third-tier Demon flame. You must upgrade the Primary forge to an Advanced forge to accommodate the Third-tier Demon flame, or unforeseen losses may occur. Not qualified to accommodate? Must upgrade the forges level? Song Jian was dumbfounded, and quickly checked the requirements to upgrade the forge: Upgrading the Primary forge to an Intermediate forge requires 100,000 forging experience points, while upgrading the Intermediate forge to an Advanced forge requires 1,000,000 forging experience points! Upon reading this, Song Jian was momentarily speechless. He could barely accept needing 100,000 forging experience points, but 1,000,000? How long would it take to forge that much? With these thoughts, Song Jian decisively refused to let the newly acquired forge accommodate the Third-tier Demon flame. However, soon, the Bone Box in his inventory emitted a creaking sound, and fine cracks slowly appeared on its surface. Tiny, substantial black flames squeezed out from these cracks. The flames seem to be out of control, the Bone Box can no longer contain them. Will it destroy my inventory? Song Jians heart was startled, and he quickly retrieved the Bone Box. Boom! The instant Song Jian retrieved it, the Bone Box turned to ashes, leaving a black ember wildly dancing in his palm like a spritely elf. The scorching heat instantly raised the temperature around the forge. System: Do you want to bind the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame as your personal Strange fire? Binding? Can it be bound to a character? So, can I only fuse it with the forge after binding it? Song Jian thought to himself, but he didnt have time for that and directly chose to bind it. Lets see what it looks like after binding it as my personal Strange fire! Once he made his decision, Song Jian quickly clicked confirm! Suddenly, the Abyssal flame underwent a change, the small flame in his palm burning more ferociously and enveloping his entire body, from afar, Song Jian looked like a man on fire, engulfed in black flames. Song Jian felt an intense heat surrounding him, as if he had been thrown into boiling water, unbearable for anyone. In his ears, annoying and disturbing moans began to echo, filled with temptation and violence, causing dizziness and making his head feel like it was about to explode. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, a slowly-moving progress bar appeared before Song Jians eyes: Integration with the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame 1% 2% 3% Integrating? Am I now merging with this flame? Its so unbearable! Song Jian clutched his collar, his face twisted in pain. Squeak, squeak, squeak Song Jian felt as if he could hear his flesh sizzling in flames. He even had the illusion that he was skewered on a stick and being roasted over a fire. He couldnt help but convulse involuntarily. Just then, a cool sensation surged into his mind like a bubbling spring, extinguishing all the flames. His mind instantly cleared, and his eyes regained their clarity. At that moment, the progress bar had just reached 10%. However, as soon as Song Jian regained his clarity, the progress bar instantly jumped from 10% to 90% and continued to move rapidly at a visible speed. Seeing Song Jian suddenly become a man on fire covered with black flames, all the surrounding players watching were startled and scattered away. This was their instinctive reactionfor them, safety always came first. This instinct had penetrated deep into their bones. Players without this instinct would have long been monsters food. finally, Song Jian saw the progress bar reach 100% and then disappear. System: The Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame has been bound as player Song Jians personal item. System: Integration with the Third-tier Demon flame Abyssal flame completed. After the tempering of the Third-tier Demon flame, player Song Jians Vitality Points permanently increased by 200, Strength increased by 5 points, Agility increased by 5 points, Constitution increased by 5 points, Spirit increased by 5 points, Ice Resistance increased by 30 points, fire Resistance increased by 30 points, Water magic damage reduced by 30%, fire magic damage reduced by 30%. Permanent control of the Third-tier Demon Plame Abyssal Plame acquired. System: The player officially controls the Third-tier Demon Flame Abyssal Plame and can use it to open the Abyssal Gate and enter the Abyssal Land. The Abyssal Gate can only be opened once a month; Reminder: The Abyssal Land is filled with danger, and it is advised that players enter after level 30. How is this possible? Song Jian was dumbfounded. It was as if a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky and hit Song Jian squarely. The greatly increased benefits of the Third-tier Demon Flame alone were mouthwatering enough, and he didnt expect it to have so many additional attributes. Just the permanent increase of 200 Vitality Points alone had allowed Song Jians Vitality Points to break the 1,000 mark. Coupled with an additional 5 points in Constitution, Song Jian had already reached 1,160 Vitality Points. For any player at the current stage, Song Jian could now be considered a humanoid Boss. Strength, Agility, Constitution, and Spirit each increased by 5 points, solidifying Song Jians humanoid Boss title. Not to mention, the increases in Ice Resistance, Fire Resistance, and the weakening of Water and Fire magic. The most accessible profession for ordinary players was Mage, and the easiest mage specializations to master were Water and Fire Mages. With his Ice Resistance, Fire Resistance, and reduction in Water and Fire magic damage, Song Jian had become a Mage-killer against these two types of Mages. They had no chance against him. Magic that would have inflicted over a hundred points of damage to Song Jian before now only dealt ten or twenty points. Song Jian didnt even need to take a potion. Feeling the surging power within him, Song Jians face was filled with an ecstatic smile. The added attributes had gone far beyond Song Jians expectations. Chapter 339: Leaving the Game Chapter 339: Leaving the Game Translator: 549690339 With a thought, the black flames burning on the surface of Song Jians body suddenly disappeared. Then, lifting his right hand, a flicker of black flame appeared in his palm. Clenching his hand into a fist, the flame vanished, and with a boom, black flames surged once again on Song Jians body surface. Hahaha, thats amazing, absolutely formidable! With a single thought, the black flames disappeared again, but joy spread across Song Jians face. Perhaps I should learn the art of forging? A sudden thought popped into Song Jians mind. He knew that the Third-tier Demon Flame exuded a significant enhancement, which was like a divine tool for forging. With a blacksmith in possession and the Strange Fire, all Song Jian needed now were a Forging Skill Book and forging blueprints to start practicing Forge Art With the help of the Strange Fire, his forging skills would undoubtedly improve much faster than other players. Skill books and blueprints related to life professions were much sought after in auction houses. Generally, very few people would sell them, as most preferred to learn from it themselves. Even if they were sold, the prices would be extremely high. Song Jian remembered that the cost of a Forge Art Skill Book in the Doomsday Supermarket was only three hundred Doomsday Coins. However, the price of a Forge Art Skill Book had been inflated to over three thousand Doomsday Coins by the players. TH go back and make some Self-destructing Robots first. Ill learn forging if I get another chance. Song Jian hesitated before opening the Smithys settings options. After making some adjustments, he started to head towards his Manor Castle. This smithy now belonged to Song Jian as part of his territory. To occupy this smithy, one had to completely defeat Song Jian in a territory dispute. The primary purpose of the smithy was not to sell equipment but to create it. This one, built by the Dwarf Commander, had the immense benefit of improving the forging success rate by 5% compared to the smithy built by Song Jian in his territory. The Novice Smithy had five forging rooms. Players could make equipment by spending a certain amount of Doomsday Coins to enter these rooms. After Song Jian set the prices, he simply left the smithy to operate. Any player could enter the rooms to make equipment by paying the fee. After manufacturing equipment and gaining forging experience, a certain percentage would be reimbursed back to the smithy. Once the Smithy accumulates one hundred thousand forging experience points, it could be upgraded to an Intermediate Smithy. Watching Song Jian leave, the spectators around seemed to heave sighs of relief. I thought he was going to kill everyone who accepted the pursuit mission, scared me pretty good. A player clutched his chest and spoke. Lucky us! His skill that turned him into a black shadow; he was so fast. If hed pursued us, wed never escape. I already said there was something fishy about this mission but you wouldnt believe me. Scared now, eh? His companion on the side complained. Who knew he was so powerful? Besides, didnt you accept the mission in the end too? Its worth two thousand Doomsday Coins! Holy grass! Hes increased the forging fee by so much! It used to be just 5 Doomsday Coins an hour, but now it costs 20! Hes totally ripping us off! A player who had learned Forge Art exclaimed in anger. Let me see. Hey, its true! We give him forging experience when we forge here and help him upgrade the Smithy. This is a win-win situation. Hes just shamelessly increased the forging fee by so much; hes more cunning than that Dwarf! A slew of complaints followed from the players, but in the end, they had to unwillingly pay. After all, even a 1% increase in forging success rate was invaluable, not to mention a 5% increase. If they could forge an extra piece of equipment, theyd make back the forging fee in no time. Song Jian wasnt concerned about how the players complained about him. He didnt have the energy or time to manage the Smithy. He had already hired a Forging Master to manage the smithy in his territory. He would only send someone to manage this smithy after a disciple was fully trained there. Arriving back at the Manor Castle, Song Jian started making self-destructing robots. Soon, he was taking out the parts one by one, but there was a pleasant surprise when he started to make the explosives. System: The Standard Explosive you made has advanced to High Explosive- due to the influence of the Third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame. Engineering experience increased by 2 points. Due to the existence of the Third-tier Demon Flame, Song Jian didnt fail once when making explosives. Even the Standard Explosives had advanced to High Explosives. If these were used to assemble the Self-destructing Robots, their power would certainly be greatly multiplied. Indeed, after assembling the first Self-destructing Robot, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: You have modified the parts of the Self-destructing Robot and created a new item. Please name the new item! A new item? Isnt it still a Self-destructing Robot? Its just that the explosive power has been slightly increased. Does it need a new name? Song Jian hesitated but quickly typed Self-destructing Robot Type 2 into the semi-transparent screen in front of him. After renaming the robot, a flash of white light briefly appeared under the Engineering Skill in his skill list. Now, he could make two types of robots: Self-destructing Robot and Self-destructing Robot Type 2. With the enhancement of the Third-tier Demon Flame, he no longer needed to manufacture the first type of robot. The newly-created Self-destructing Robot not only had a power increase to five hundred points, but it also possessed corrosive damage that could reduce the targets defense by 10% for 30 seconds. If ten Self-destructing Robots simultaneously targeted an enemy, the enemys defense would be reduced by 100%. Even a level twenty boss with an extremely high defense would be instantly killed if attacked simultaneously by ten Self-destructing Robots. The mere thought of it made Song Jian shiver. After spending an afternoon, Song Jian had manufactured more than thirty Self-destructing Robots without a single failure. His engineering experience increased significantly, with not much experience left needed to reach level four. Just as he was about to continue, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: There are ten minutes left in your game session. Please place your items in a safe place to avoid loss. It is recommended that the players character returned to the safe house. Any accidents that occur will be the players responsibility. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The system joyously sent out three consecutive notifications. It was only then that Song Jian realized that thirty days had unknowingly passed in the game. After packing away all of the Self-destructing Robot Type-2s and taking a last look at the Blood Pool, which was still evolving, Song Jian silently waited for the end of the game time. Soon, a flash of white light filled the room, and then it was empty. Song Jian had disappeared. Chapter 340: Investigation Chapter 340: Investigation Translator: 549690339 | When it was time for Song Jian to leave the game, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. This time in the game, he completed several tasks, including regional tasks, hidden tasks, and plot tasks. Just by these tasks extra points alone, his task evaluation will undoubtedly be the highest SSS rank again. For each main quests reward, a few thousand Doomsday Coins are no longer significant to Song Jian. Instead, the recovery speed of his Vitality Points for the next time he enters the game was becoming more and more critical. Many times, in his single-handed battles with bosses, Song Jian relied on his abnormal Vitality recovery speed, ultimately leading to victory. With an SSS-ranked task evaluation, the reward is a 500% increase in Vitality Point recovery speed. Given Song Jians Vitality Points of over 1100, the recovery speed per second surpassed 60, easily exceeding the damage from some small skills. Just as Song Jian was full of anticipation, a flash of light burst into view, and he found himself back in his rented house in the real world. Whats going on? Why didnt 1 receive the main quest completion evaluation? Song Jian was taken aback, and his face instantly turned grim. Could it be that the main quest evaluation had been updated out after the game was updated? Thats impossible. The original update contents did not include this! Just as Song Jian was perplexed, there was a sudden knock at the door of the rental house. Upon opening the door, he found two people in police uniforms knocking at the door. You are? Song Jian asked, wearing a puzzled expression. Oh, hello, sorry to bother you. Were from the Street Police Station. Were here to do an investigation and would like to ask you a few questions. Could you spare a few minutes? a policewoman politely asked. No problem, no problem. Please come in. Song Jian quickly welcomed the two of them into his house, and when he turned to close the door, he noticed several other police officers knocking on doors down the street. First, we need to ask about your personal information, your name, age, and where do you work? The policewoman took out a pen and paper and began the interrogation, while a young-looking policeman by her side kept scanning Song Jian up and down warily. After a simple registration of his personal information, the policewoman asked: Have you noticed any abnormalities in the past few days? Song Jian was startled and asked in a puzzled tone: Abnormality? What do you mean? For example, some people suddenly have extremely high strength, enough to lift a car single-handedly, or even perform incredible feats like walking on walls, the policewoman gave a few examples. Song Jian was slightly shocked. Although he had spent several months in the game, in the real world, only three to four days had passed. So soon, the police had started taking notice of the game players? Yesterday there was a guy who snatched a purse on the street. He ran exceptionally fast, and there seemed to be a white light beneath his feet. Does that count? Song Jian frowned slightly and spoke as if he was recalling. That certainly counts. The policewomans eyes lit up, and she quickly recorded it: Do you know that person? Have you seen him since? Can you describe his appearance, in as much detail as possible. When Song Jian was about to describe the appearance of the man who used the games Acceleration Skill to snatch a purse, he noticed the male police officers sudden change of expression. Following his gaze, Song Jian twisted his head and saw his Octagonal Han Sword on the table, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat. After killing the Japanese man at the underground boxing club with this sword, he had casually thrown it on the table due to the damaged scabbard, and the police had arrived before he had time to clean up this morning. This sword was sharp-edged and couldnt be classified as an art piece. It was a controlled blade. Why do you have a sword here? the policeman stared at Song Jian and asked. Song Jian was taken aback and quickly replied, I am a sword enthusiast, and I use this sword for exercising. The young policeman was skeptical, looking at Song Jian as he made his way to the table. The policewoman seemed to sense something was off. Her courteous demeanor turned into a serious expression as she scrutinized Song Jians every move. This sword is sharp. Its a regulated weapon. According to the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, we need to confiscate this sword and impose a fine of 200 yuan on you! The young policeman said without any leniency. Although Song Jians face looked somber, he felt relieved internally. For him, this kind of penalty was insignificant. His main concern was to keep his identity as a game player concealed. This sword is borrowed from a friend. I need to return it later. Its not mine, Song Jian defended himself. Thats not acceptable either. Weapons like this are too dangerous to keep at home. In case of an accident, you would regret it. We have to confiscate it! The male police officer showed no leniency and picked up the sword. Lets continue talking about the fast runner. Could you describe his features? The policewoman looked at Song Jian for a long while and found nothing unusual. Apart from a bit of dissatisfaction about the confiscation of his sword, he didnt show any drastic reaction. Feeling somewhat reassured, she continued with her questioning. Song Jian gave a vague description of the mans appearance without revealing the mans actual look. Perhaps the young policeman found holding the sword tiring, he put it on the table and started glancing around Song Jians house. The unexpected arrival of the two police officers had Song Jian on edge. He didnt fear their handguns because of his present strength. Even if hundreds of ordinary policemen were to confront him directly, he could escape at any moment. However, the consequence of fleeing was too severe. Song Jian knew that he couldnt afford it. No matter how strong he was, he was not capable of fighting with the state apparatus. After about twenty minutes of questioning, the two police officers exchanged a glance and slightly nodded. The policewoman put away her pen and paper, stood up, and thanked Song Jian: Thanks for your cooperation. If you encounter similar peculiar conditions in the future, please call 110 immediately. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, and said with a smile on his face, Of course, of course, its each citizens responsibility. Given your good attitude, we wont impose a fine, but we must confiscate this sword! The male police officer balanced the sword on his chest, measured its weight, and said to Song Jian. Okay, okay. Song Jian, pretending to be reluctant, watched his sword. Just then, the male police officers complexion changed. He looked up and stared at Song Jian, backed up two steps, leaned against the door, and said, Why is there a smell of blood on the blade? sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 341: Identity Chapter 341: Identity Translator: 549690339 | Song Jians Octagonal Han Sword, which he had taken from the underground ring, had just been casually wiped down. A small bloodstain on the blade was hard to notice unless you took a close look at it. Furthermore, after being aired overnight, it didnt smell of blood. However, the fact that the officer managed to pick up on it caught Song Jian off guard. Upon hearing the male officer, the female policewoman who was about to follow Song Jian out also immediately became alert, and stepped backward, gripping her waist, ready to pull out her gun. Startled, Song Jians initial instinct was to resist, but his rationality won out. Just as he was thinking of making up a believable excuse, a shout from outside suddenly rang through, Freeze, dont run! Then came a burst of explosion and gunshots from outside, which shocked the two police officers. They didnt even care about Song Jian anymore. The female officer instantly pulled out her gun and ran outside, while the male officer, who was guarding the entrance, upon seeing that Song Jian had no intention of running away, hurriedly said, Stay inside and dont move! With that, the male officer too, sword in hand, rushed out. Stepping out of the room, Song Jian saw a complete mess downstairs. Two officers lay on the ground. The complexs gate looked like it had been blasted, with a fraction of it collapsed. Dozens of police officers were pursuing something outside of the complex. At this moment, nearly everyone from the complex was standing at their doorsteps, watching the commotion, conversations buzzing around. Soon enough, an ambulance drove into the complex. The remaining officers carried their injured comrades onto the ambulance and rushed them to the hospital. With that, all the officers inside the complex were gone. That was so dangerous! That guy just jumped so high and landed on the gate with such a force that it collapsed instantly, just like in a movie! Was that guy a superman or something? Bullets couldnt even hit him, and he moved so fast Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. People nowadays dare even to assault police officers. I cannot believe it. He lived with us for so long! Hey, did any of you see who it was? Which house did he come from? Despite discussing for a long time, the residents couldnt figure out who the runaway was. Soon enough, they dispersed and went back to their homes. Looking at the pool of fresh blood on the ground in the courtyard, a contemplative look crept into Song Jians eyes. Is this a case of resisting arrest? Song Jian thought to himself, Should I take advantage of this situation to escape? But theyve already got my information. If I run away now, wont I be admitting guilt? And then I definitely will be wanted. What should I do? The thought made Song Jian feel flustered. Even if he was powerful, once the nations machinery was set into motion, he was no more than a mantis trying to halt a speeding train, powerless to fight back. Does this mean 1 have to hide for the rest of my life, living without seeing daylight? Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then quickly came to a decision. I cant run. I must come up with an explanation for the blood stain on the sword Just as Song Jian was thinking about an excuse, he noticed a dark figure moving slightly in the corner of the yard, which soon morphed into a man. Wang Dagang? Song Jian looked at the man, frowning. This man was not living in the apartment complex but was living not far from here. Song Jian had seen him a couple of times casually and even greeted him. Hed even seen him on the street outside the complex a few times while eating breakfast. Their relationship was more robust than with total strangers but weaker than that with the neighbors; What kind of skill is this? It doesnt look like an invisibility jutsu. Could it be that the police were actually looking for him? Song Jian wondered to himself. Wang Dagangs skill was very similar to Song Jians Morphing into Dark Cloud, except that he transformed into a shadow. Unless you looked closely, it was challenging to spot him against a dark backdrop. Wang Dagang, back in his human form, was covered in sweat, and a trace of blood trickled down the corner of his mouth. He had just created a decoy to distract the police officers, then transformed himself into a shadow. All this had consumed much of his mental strength. Now he needed to get out of here as soon as possible. If the officers who were returning found him, he wouldnt stand a chance against them; Just then, Wang Dagang looked up sharply. Song Jian was standing in the corridor looking down expressionlessly. His eyes were fixed on him. Im discovered! Wang Dagang was shocked, but soon realized Song Jian wasnt a police officer but just an ordinary resident. He chuckled, making a gesture telling Song Jian to keep quiet. Song Jian glanced left, then looked back at Wang Dagang with a peculiar look in his eyes. Wang Dagang was taken aback, finding Song Jians gaze strange. Suddenly, as if realizing something, he turned to look in the direction where Song Jian had been looking. Think you can run? A voice called out from the top of a large tree, looking down at Wang Dagang condescendingly. His dress uniform was cloaked in a black robe, billowing in the harsh wind; Wang Dagangs face paled, he turned to climb the wall in an attempt to escape. But then a silver glimmer flashed, and a foot-long iron arrow with a piercing whistle plunged into Wang Dagangs back, nailing him directly to the wall. Swoosh- The man in the dress uniform, with his cloak draped over him, jumped down from the tree over ten meters tall. His cloak spread out like a pair of black wings, lowering him gradually; Resisting arrest, assaulting a cop. You think you could be invincible because youve played in the game world for a few days? Naive! The officer sneered as he pulled out the handcuffs and cuffed the hands of Wang Dagang, who was still hanging on the wall. He then forcefully pulled out the iron arrow from his back; With a miserable cry, Wang Dagang became limp and fell to the ground, huffing and puffing heavily. A look of fear crossed his face as he looked at the officer. Go back in, its not safe here! Noticing Song Jian standing upstairs watching all of this, the officer frowned and shouted coldly at Song Jian. A trace of fear appeared on Song Jians face. He shrunk his neck back and reentered his house; The officers skill is so powerful. He must be a professional whos already been appointed! With a serious expression, Song Jian returned to his room and thought to himself. In the real world, you couldnt view players levels and properties, but you could estimate their capabilities based on their skills and power exhibited during fights. That cop earlier had reduced Wang Dagang to a near-death state in one swift move, indicating his unusual strength. Thinking about this, Song Jian broke out in cold sweat. If he had decided to run away earlier, he would definitely have used his skills. Then, the cop who was watching would have definitely noticed him. That was close. They nearly figured out my identity as a player! Song Jian felt as though there was a huge rock pressing on his chest, causing him to panic. Chapter 342: Entering the Game Chapter 342: 342: Entering the GameTranslator: 549690339 | Song Jian stayed in the rental room and didnt go out. After thinking for a long time, he decided to give the Octagonal Han Sword to Wu Xuan and claim he had borrowed it from Wu Xuan. As for the blood on the sword, Song Jian would feign complete ignorance, insisting he had just gotten the sword back; As for how Wu Xuan would explain, that wasnt Song Jians concern. Even if Wu Xuan implicated Song Jian, he believed that with the power behind the underground boxing ring, it would be easy to settle this matter. However, its better to give Wu Xuan a heads-up in advance. With that thought, Song Jian dialed Wu Xuans number. Hello, Old Wu? Alt, who is this? If theres something, say it quickly; Im busy! The call was noisy, and Wu Xuans impatient tone was laced with alcohol. At this time, in the largest KTV room in Coastal City, Wu Xuan was lying on the sofa with a phone in one hand and a beer bottle in the other, his eyes shining as he watched a young girl dancing in the middle of the room. It was also a chaotic dance of demons around him, a group of wine and meat friends reveling wildly and dancing; Its Song Jian! Song Jian, which Song Jian? Song Ah, its Brother Song! Wu Xuan seemed to remember Song Jian and was suddenly startled, breaking into a cold sweat in fright. He quickly lowered his voice and said, Brother Song, wait a moment; its too noisy here. Ill go outside to talk. After leaving the room, Wu Xuan carefully held the phone and spoke softly, Brother Song, is there something you need? The next fight might be in five days, and Im arranging it for you. Dont worry! Hehe, Ihaveafavor to ask, Song Jian chuckled. The police came to my door today and took my sword away, and theres blood on it, so I think there might be some trouble Upon hearing this, Wu Xuan immediately reassured him, Dont worry, Brother Song, its fine. The weapons in the club have marks on them, so even if the police take them, theyll return them to you soon. Dont worry. Song Jian was surprised, having not expected the underground boxing ring to wield such power. He breathed a sigh of relief, thankful he hadnt fled; otherwise, he would have needlessly exposed himself. Alright, thats good. Notify me when theres a match, and Ill hang up for now. Song Jian hung up the phone and exhaled. Although there were still some troubles, at least they could be covered up for a while. It seemed he had to be more careful in the future, not giving himself away again. The identities of many players were already known. There was no pattern in this games selection of players. Clearly, the police had already become players and were using the means they had gained in the game to capture other players. Song Jian had to hide his identity and grow stronger gradually. A day passed quickly, and night fell. Song Jian lay flat on the bed, patiently waiting. Soon, the phone screen on the bedside table lit up. A skeleton hand emerged from the screen, grabbed Song Jian, and pulled him into the phone. Song Jian was always uncomfortable with the way he entered the game each time, feeling a sense of being forced in. After a strong feeling of weightlessness, he found that he hadnt entered the game directly but was instead in the settlement interface that appeared after each game. He was surrounded by a starry sky. Wiry is the post-level settlement now shifted to the beginning of the next game? Song Jian wondered aloud. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, the images from the last time he entered the game appeared before his eyes: each time he received a mission, fought a BOSS, obtained a sword technique, and completed a main quest System: Player has completed the main quest. Level evaluation raised upon mission completion; System: Player has completed regional quests System: Player has completed hidden quests System: Player has completed area plot quests System: Player has achieved a final level evaluation of SSS. Rewards: 5 free attribute points, 2 gold skill points; System: Players combat power has reached 10,000. From now on, there will be no more main quests released. Players will have greater freedom in the game. Please continue to explore this unknown world where anything is possible! Free attribute points? Gold skill points? No more Vitality Points recovery speed bonuses? Song Jian raised an eyebrow. Gold skill points were treasures that could directly increase the level of any skill, even those active skills that were not yet at the maximum proficiency; As for Vitality Points recovery speed, in comparison to the 500% Vitality Point recovery speed offered by the SSS rank or the five free attribute points and two gold skill points, it was far less valuable, but it ensured that Song Jian wouldnt be easily killed in the game. Now that this protection was gone, the game would become even more dangerous for him. From now on, there wont be any more main quests? But then, dont I lose my main quest rewards in the future! Song Jian furrowed his brows. Each main quest was critical for players, whether it was the Vitality Point recovery speed or the current free attribute points and gold skill point rewards that were crucial for the improvement of ones strength. Could it be that reaching 10,000 combat power is a milestone, and once you reach it, the previous benefits are gone? Song Jian guessed in his heart, but after much thought, he couldnt figure it out. He could only shake his head and passively accept the systems settings. As for the increased freedom, Song Jian was even more clueless about what it meant! With the free attribute points allocated as three points for strength and two points for agility, Song Jians strength attribute reached thirty, and his agility reached twenty-seven. For ordinary players, this was a desperate attribute. Even compared to a warrior class focused on strength, Song Jian could easily deal out crushing damage; As for the two gold skill points, Song Jian didnt hesitate to add them to the Chaos One Qi Indestructible Sword Body. This was Song Jians trump card; when deployed, its strength almost doubled, allowing him to contend even against level twenty Lord-level BOSSes. At the third level of the Immortal Sword Body, all attributes increased by seven points, defense and resistance increased by 40%, sword weapon damage increased by 80%, skill power increased by 50%, and the duration extended to fifty seconds, while the consumption was reduced to twenty-five Immortal Sword Qi points. Just as he finished using the free attribute points and gold skill points, Song Jians vision blurred, and he entered the game directly. As soon as he entered the game, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Your territory has been invaded by enemies. Three buildings within the territory have been destroyed, five farmland plots have been completely destroyed, and the warehouse has been looted, suffering a loss of 200 units of food. Under the leadership of the housekeeper George, the invaders were all driven away, achieving a glorious victory. War Merit increased by 300 points; Chapter 343: Blood Wolf Chapter 343: 343: Blood WolfTranslator: 549690339 | An invasion on my territory? Insane! Who could it be? Song Jians face darkened, rage stirring within him instantly. He hurried to the window of Proud Castle and gazed outwards. He noticed that within the walls of his Manor Castle, nothing seemed damaged. However, practically all the buildings in the ten-meter span outside the walls were destroyed. Three structures had been utterly obliterated, reduced to charred ruins. In the distance, the unused pieces of land transformed into farmlands were also extensively damaged. Numerous NPCs were busy repairing the buildings and reclaiming the farmlands. Inside the territory, blood crows no longer perched on the Bloody Ghost Poison Trees but circled around the perimeter, their ruby-red eyes emotionless as they surveyed the area like radar. Gnarled zombies stained red roamed the territory, emitting deep growls now and then that underscored their ferocity. Their presence struck fear into all the NPCs working within the territory, who hastily kept their distance. What surprised Song Jian even more was spotting several fierce blood wolves within his territory. Their coats were blood-red like calves with a tyrannical aura surrounding them. Is this a blood-slave, the Bloody Huge Wolves, produced by a third-level Blood Pool? Song Jian examined their attributes, a look of surprise crossing his face. The Bloody Huge Wolves attributes matched those of level fifteen normal monsters. More importantly, these wolves had potential to level-up. It wouldnt be long before they could surpass the strength of level fifteen elite bosses. Thirty level fifteen elite bosses, who will dare to invade my land then! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he pondered the attributes of the upgraded Bloody Huge Wolves. Whoever this fool is must have a death wish to dare invade my territory! Song Jian hastily poured over the system notices. To his surprise, his opponents were well over a dozen NPC professionals, among whom was the Dwarf Commander. The Commander was responsible for destroying two of the three structures. Just like bothersome flies! Song Jian frowned. His relations with these NPC professionals had changed entirely to enmity. As per the new status quo, whenever Song Jian crossed paths with them, their names would flash in red as a sign of their hostile relationship. Luckily, three of the fools died on my territory. You steal a chicken and lose the rice, try daring to come again! When he reached the end of the system prompt, Song Jian saw that three level fifteen elite bosses had perished within his land. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apparently, after barging into his territory, they headed straight for the Manor Castle. The Bloody Ghost Poison Trees cooperating with the defenses of the castle resulted in their swift annihilation. Huh, even Dr. Ebsiting took action! The last guy was blown up by him! Upon reading the name of the last killer of the invaders as Dr. Ebsiting, Song Jian wore an expression of curiosity. Everyone knew that Dr. Ebsiting was as threatening as a chicken tied up for slaughter. As a man of science, he was without violent capabilities. Despite his high rank of fifteen, in a fight against even a level five ordinary player, he would be the clear underdog. He managed to kill an NPC of a level fifteen elite boss. What method did he employ? Song Jians curiosity was evoked. The system hint only showed that Dr. Ebsiting killed an invader without providing details on how he did it. Dear Lord, we are relieved youre back. The steward, George, looked rather out of sorts. His arm was bandaged and hung across his chest. Once Song Jian had arrived, George received the news and promptly rushed over to greet his lord. George, are you hurt? How severe are the losses to the territory? Song Jian was astounded, while damaged buildings could be rebuilt, the NPCs he personally recruited could not be resurrected once dead. Georges vitality points had dropped by a third, and the lost third wasnt recoverable. Only when his broken arm healed fully could the vitality points be completely restored. My Lord, the territory experienced a sudden invasion, causing some buildings to suffer damage. They also pillaged some of our food provisions and many laborers were injured. However, fortunately, the losses were not severe. George embarked on a thorough report of the damages to the territory. Song Jian nodded slightly. He had full faith in George and was reassured since he had taken steps to mitigate the damages immediately upon detecting the invaders. This time, it was thanks to the pets you raise, my lord, that the territory wasnt completely destroyed. Georges face showed visible relief as he continued, Especially those red giant wolves. Their sudden appearance ultimately drove all the invaders away. Song Jian chuckled to himself. These Bloody Huge Wolves, blood crows, and blood zombies were all level ten when he got them, more powerful than a standard level ten monster, albeit weaker than an elite level boss, they were akin to elite monsters of level ten. Thirty elite monsters, coupled with the defense measures within the territory, werent odd at all in thwarting the group of level fifteen elite NPCs. Moreover, following the battle, Song Jian noticed a few Bloody Huge Wolves had already leveled up to twelve and thirteen, appearing even more ferocious than before. Well, George, you have performed well and deserve a reward! Song Jian declared with a smile. He raised his hand, and a white light enveloped George. Surgery healing! Georges arm was restored in no time. Then Song Jian handed George five thousand Doomsday Coins to distribute among the NPCs who had contributed in the resistance against the invasion. Immediately, the morale among the NPCs within the territory surged. My lord, Dr. Ebsiting asked me to tell you to visit him if you return. It seems he has something to tell you, relayed George respectfully. Alright, I will see him, acknowledged Song Jian as he turned to head towards the laboratory of Dr. Ebsiting in the Sub-castle. Just as he entered the Sub-castle, Song Jian heard a loud detonation from a nearby room. Boom~ The entire Sub-castle shook with the impact noticeably. The color drained from Song Jians face, and he hurried towards Dr. Ebsitings lab. The explosion seemed to originate from there. Chapter 344: Holy Flame Pearl Chapter 344: Holy Flame Pearl Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian rushed into Dr. Ebsitings laboratory where the room was filled with thick smoke and the pungent smell of burning. A dark figure was continually swinging its arms in front of him, all while coughing incessantly. Dr. Ebsiting, are you alright? Song Jian incredulously looked at Dr. Ebsiting, who looked as dark as an African because of the smoke and exclaimed in surprise. Dr. Ebsitings white lab coat was a mess, and all over were traces of burns. The doctors face and arms had all turned black and were even giving off the scent of roasted meat. Doctor, are you alright? Not caring whether Dr. Ebsiting had a fracture or was bleeding, Song Jian immediately used a Surgical Healing on him. Cough, cough, the smoke here is choking, lets get out With his face all black with ash and unrecognizable, Dr. Ebsiting wave towards the door to indicate they should leave. The two men left the smoky laboratory. As soon as they were outside, Dr. Ebsiting changed back to normal as if nothing had happened. Not only his face and hands returned to their former shade, but even his badly damaged lab coat was replaced with a brand new one. However, Song Jian didnt pay much attention to this unique NPC changing skill. Doctor, what experiment were you conducting? Song Jian asked curiously. High explosives! Dr. Ebsiting replied, glancing at Song Jian. High explosives? But havent you already researched them? Song Jian was puzzled. Regardless of whether its the T-11 high-explosive hand-grenade or the more powerful T-X, the core component is high explosives. The stronger the high explosives, the more potent the grenade. What do you know, those are just ordinary high explosives. They are nothing. What I am researching this time, is a far superior high explosive. Dr. Ebsiting looked at Song Jian contemptously and spoke a bit impatiently, as if he doesnt want to waste time explaining. Superior high explosives? What are those? Song Jian was curious and decided to ignore Dr. Ebsitings attitude. Ordinary high explosives simply increase the power of the explosion. Dr. Ebsiting, seemingly a little helpless, had to explain: Superior high explosives, however, can add effects. Such as bleedings, inflicting burns, corrosion, paralysis, fractures, and even blindness. Only those high explosives that add damage effects are truly superb! Additional effects? Song Jian fumbled in his bag and handed Dr. Ebsiting a self-destructing robot: Doctor, do you mean like this one? What are you saying? Dr. Ebsiting sneered at Song Jian: I have been researching for so long, and you, a beginner, think you can create. But when Dr. Ebsiting noticed the mini self-destructing robot in Song Jians hand, an object that can transform into a flexible robot once activated, his words trailed off. Corrosion damage? So it really is a superior high explosive? Dr. Ebsiting looked as if he is frozen stiff, staring in disbelief. Where did you buy this? Dr. Ebsiting asked, raising his head. I made it myself. Song Jian replies grinning, extremely happy with himself. How is that possible, your understanding of manufacturing techniques is just at a basic level, how could you produce such an advanced high explosive? Dr. Ebsiting was on the brink of snapping. Even as a doctor skilled in siege manufacturing techniques, he had been researching for quite a while without any success in making superior explosives. He felt a deep sense of hostility from the world when Song Jian, who in his view was merely at an elementary level, claimed to have already created the finished product. Song Jian just smiles and puts away the robot. Waving his right hand, a black flame appears on his palm, dancing and wavering. The moment the black flame appeared, room temperature raised up by several degrees instantly, and an eerie aura spread around the room. This is, this is Aghast, Dr. Ebsiting could not help but lean toward the black flame. Boom! Perceiving a threat, the black flame promptly intensified, with the flames soaring over a foot high. Doctor, be careful, this Strange Fire is very dangerous! Song Jian quickly closed his palm to extinguish the flame. Dr. Ebsiting had an utterly terrified look on his face. Thats it Strange Fire that must be it. Dr. Ebsitings face fell as he shook his head, letting out a heavy sigh. Your luck is really good. In this world, the number of Strange Fires is limited and decreases by one every time one is obtained. Considering you have to pass a test to acquire it and risk losing your own life, youre truly lucky! Dr. Ebsiting continues, apparently envious: Once the Strange Fire is bound to a host and the host later dies, the Strange Fire will vanish forever, and the world will permanently lack that kind of fire. You are truly a fortunate one! Dr. Ebsiting declared, looking rather envious. Well, you will know what real luck actually is once the Abyss curse on me is removed! Song Jian smiled lightly, shouting out in his mind. Oh right, Dr. Ebsiting, 1 heard from George that you were looking for me? Song Jian asked. Yes, your territory has just suffered an invasion, and one of the invaders even broke into the Manor Castle. With the help of Alex, I managed to kill one of them. He dropped quite a few items, most of which were devoured by Alex, and only one remained. 1 found it interesting and thought you might be interested in it! Ebsiting said seriously. With that, Dr. Ebsiting pulled a red bead from his pocket and handed it to Song Jian. The Holy Flame Pearl? The key to the Frost Cave Secret Realm? Song Jian was holding this reddish pearl, examining its properties. The pearl was giving off gentle, warm heat, heating up Song Jians body in no time. Where is the Frost Cave Secret Realm? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled, because in this world, what players refer to as secret realms, or dungeons, are quite numerous and spread out in different places. If this Frost Cave is inside the city, that would be the best. But if not, he would have nothing to do with it other than selling it over the radio. Just as he was pondering this, the Floly Flame Pearl suddenly emitted a red light, and an image of a snowy peak condensed from ice appeared before Song Jians eyes. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 345: Madman Chapter 345: Madman Translator: 549690339 | The moment the Holy Flame Pearl started to radiate, an illusion unfolded before Song Jians eyes. In the illusion, he was surrounded by abandoned high-rise buildings. Only one building, a tower over thirty storeys high, and covering a few square kilometers, was enveloped in snow, forming a snow mountain. Around this snow mountain, a unique icy environment had formed. The streets and ground within several hundred meters around it were covered in a thick layer of snow. But beyond those hundred meters, the environment abruptly returned to normal. It was as if an invisible, intangible barrier had separated the snow mountain at the center and the immediate few square kilometers around it. This is inside Doomsday City! Song Jian glanced at a few gamers standing just a few meters away from that boundary line. Following another look at his surroundings, he thought to himself. Very soon, the illusion before his eyes vanished. Song Jian then determined that the location of Frost Cave, this copy, should be roughly placed between the level 15 to 20 monster zones. It was far away from his safety house at least twenty-something kilometers of distance away. Even if he rode a motorbike, it would take him more than half an hour. At this time, a group of fourteen to fifteen level gamers in the northeastern direction of Doomsday City were pointing at and discussing in front of the so-called snow mountain. Its been at least a week since this phenomenon appeared. What kind of information do we have on it? said a middle-aged man in a bulletproof vest with a solemn expression. Deputy Commander Sun, the environment inside is harsh. The temperature drops below negative thirty degrees Celsius and goes even lower near that snow mountain. Temperatures at the foot of the mountain even reach negative forty-seven! A muscular man dressed in armor, standing straight as a spear, reported to the middle-aged man. We found a sealed ice door at the foot of the snow mountain that is, at the entrance of the skyscraper. It seems to be a passage of considerable size. But regardless of what we tried, we couldnt open this ice door. It seems to be immune to any type of attack! Captain Zhou, that location is actually an instance in the game. We should call it a secret territory, and that ice gate serves as the entrance. However, we lack the key to open the instance, said a young man wearing glasses and holding a magic staff, after adjusting his glasses quietly. Councilor Wang, please tell us more about this instance! Deputy Commander Sun turned towards the man who had spoken and asked lightly. Yes, Deputy Commander Sun, Councilor Wang turned and looked at the distant snow mountain before speaking, This is a level three instance. Players levels to enter would be between thirteen to eighteen, meaning players must reach at least level thirteen to access, and any level above eighteen will be denied entry to the instance. Its obvious that there are many monsters inside, not to mention the Elite Level bosses. I suspect therere even level fifteen Lord-Level bosses inside. And yet, the items dropped inside the instance are of great value. It not only drops a level fifteen Ice-sealed Battle Armor set for a melee profession, but it also drops silver-class level fifteen armors and Frost Staves. Most importantly, it drops the alchemy formula for Melting Potions and their core ingredients, the Frost Crystal Cores. Consuming Melting Potions can increase Ice Resistance and provide immunity to freezing effects, playing a crucial role in our battle against the level fifteen Lord-Level Boss at Jinyang Lake. Are you referring to the level fifteen Lord of Ice Elements in Jinyang Lake? Deputy Commander Sun raised an eyebrow, particularly interested. Yes, Deputy Commander Sun. If we have Melting Potions, our success rate of taking down Lord of Ice Elements Frenzal, can at least increase by 30%, Councilor Wang responded with a smile. We absolutely need to conquer this instance as soon as possible! Deputy Commander Sun declared decisively, Captain Zhou, no matter what it takes, you must find a way to open this instance. The Melting Potion is of utmost importance to us! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Well complete this task, Deputy Commander Sun! Captain Zhous eyes bore a glimpse of helplessness, but he still answered firmly. Captain Zhou, I suggest killing more monsters around the area. The key to unlock the instance might be on nearby monsters, Councilor Wang pushed up his glasses and suggested. Thank you for your suggestion, Councilor Wang! After saluting Councilor Wang, Captain Zhou then quickly devised a plan for his team to systematically kill the surrounding monsters. Soon after, fellow team members in groups of three scattered, leaving only Deputy Commander Sun and Councilor Wang behind. Deputy Commander Sun, the game settings wont change according to human will. If this were the real world, we would have countless ways to open the gate to the instance; but in the game, we can only oblige to its rules, Councilor Wang said in a low voice to Deputy Commander Sun. Whether in reality or in the game, all I want is results, Deputy Commander Sun responded coldly, his eyes remained fixed on the distant skyscraper engulfed in frosty ice. From the tens of thousands of players in the Northwestern Military Region, only about thirty entered the game. Half of them were not even level ten or had professions. As soon as this instance was discovered, Deputy Commander Sun gathered all players capable of entering the instance. But even after a week in the game, they still found themselves stuck outside the instance. As players levels were increasing rapidly, the price of level fifteen equipment also skyrocketed. The earlier they could kill the level fifteen BOSS at Jinyang Lake, the larger their profits would be. Just then, the sound of motorbike engines roaring from far to near caught their attention. An enormous group of level fifteen monsters was madly chasing after the motorbike. Has this person gone mad? To create such a hubbub in the city, isnt he afraid of the grave danger? Councilor Wang showed a terrified expression on his face as he looked around for a place to hide. Assemble the unit and prepare defense lines! Deputy Commander Sun ordered immediately after frowning. Just then, Song Jian made a swift turn and screeched to a stop leaving behind a black trail of tire marks on the pavement. He stepped off his bike. He smirked as he looked at the dozens of level fifteen mutation zombies chasing after him crazily. Song Jian waved his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared at the center of his palm. Broken Wing Dance! Rather than retreating, Song Jian chose to move forward and swung his sword at the monstrous horde behind him. The swords glittering radiance sped into the horde. Hes insane! Councilor Wang watched Song Jian charge fearlessly into the monster mob, his face displaying a blend of astonishment and horror. He Deputy Commander Sun shared a similar face of surprise, keeping his eyes on Song Jian cutting through the pack of monsters. Deputy Commander Sun, whats happening? Captain Zhou, along with a dozen soldiers, quickly reached Deputy Commander Song and saw the frantically roaring mutated zombies. He too registered a surprising look on his face. Use the terrain layout, establish defense lines, resist the monster onslaught! Deputy Commander Sun immediately commanded. Yes! Soon after, the soldiers swiftly built a defensive line with wood and stones on the road. They prepared a cover that was over a metre high and watched the horde of zombies approaching cautiously. Chapter 346: The Ice Monster Chapter 346: The Ice Monster Translator: 549690339 I Time quickly passed by for more than ten minutes, and Councilor Wang stood behind the shelter with a hint of surprise in his eyes, This player is so strong, he can actually withstand the onslaught of so many Level 15 monsters. Unbelievable! His information is all hidden; we dont know his name and level, but judging by his strength, hes at least Level 20, or even Level 25, Captain Zhou whispered. Impossible! After Level 10, the amount of combat experience required to level up is too high. Even if he played non-stop 24 hours since joining the game, he couldnt have reached Level 20! Deputy Commander Sun immediately shook his head. You see, these Level 15 mutant zombies can only cause him two or three points of damage at most, barely breaking through his defense. His defense is at least 50 points, but every one of his attacks can cut off hundreds of Vitality Points from the monsters. His skills can even cause 300 or even 400 points of damage This is simply a one-sided slaughter. If it werent for the fact that the mutant zombies lack intelligence and only act on instinct, they would have collapsed after losing so many! Captain Zhou shook his head and sighed. Try to get closer to this person; we must not become enemies! Deputy Commander Sun whispered. With the strength shown by Song Jian, he could easily eliminate all of them. Song Jians Vitality Points were now reduced to about half. Glancing at the dozen or so players off in the distance on high alert, Song Jian frowned and took out a few Self-destructing Robot Type 2s from his inventory. Boom, boom, boom- Over 30 monsters were directly blown away. In an instant, the monsters surrounding Song Jian were all gone. After harvesting the last bit of Vitality Points from some low-health zombies, Song Jians experience bar increased by a little more; Over 60 Level 15 mutant zombies dropped many zombie Crystal Cores and some materials, among which the most valuable were two Level 15 green-quality pieces of equipment: a Mages Magic Staff and a chainmail that increased intelligence and spirit. Song Jian took a look at the attributes, then stowed them in his inventory, put away his motorcycle, and walked towards the Snow Mountain in the distance. This is the place! Looking around the environment, Song Jian confirmed it was the same scene as shown in the Holy Flame Pearls illusion. The building completely sealed in ice in the distance was the location of the Frost Cave dungeon. As he walked towards the Frost Cave, Song Jian discovered that the players had built a shelter more than ten meters long and one meter high. The barrier was made of wood and stone materials, with a surprisingly high defense of 300 points. Is this a defense facility acknowledged by the game system? Song Jians eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Unofficial buildings would not have a defense value, so even if players built something with great effort, its defense value would still be zero, easily destroyed with a single attack. Making a product recognized by the game system is definitely not something ordinary players can do. Song Jian curiously looked at the group of players behind the barrier. Soldiers! Song Jians heart sank. Despite their diverse equipment, the unique aura emitted in their sitting and standing postures was completely different from that of a player-formed team. Hello, are you also here to enter the Frost Cave dungeon? A man with glasses stood up from behind the barrier, grinning as he greeted Song Jian. Yes! Song Jian nodded his head. He had seen these people when triggering the Holy Flame Pearls illusion, but couldnt get a clear look due to the high angle. It seemed that they had been here for a long time. He didnt know if they hadnt cleared the dungeon, or couldnt even enter it, so they just stayed here. This dungeon is not so easy to clear, ordinary people cant even get close, Councilor Wang adjusted his glasses, glanced at Deputy Commander Sun beside him, and smiled. Is that so? Song Jians mouth twitched slightly as he stepped towards the Frost Cave. Deputy Commander Sun and the others watched as Song Jian crossed the boundary without hesitation. Given his high strength, he probably wouldnt suffer any effects from the environment around the Frost Cave, Captain Zhou whispered. Not necessarily, Councilor Wang shook his head, This is the power of heaven and earth. No matter how high his attack power, if his resistance is too weak, its still hard to move inside. Even if he can withstand the cold weather, he still wont be able to open the dungeon gate. Its all in vain. Deputy Commander Sun shook his head. Deputy Commander, should we try to approach such a player and pull him into our alliance? If we can win him over, it will definitely help our exploration in the game, Councilor Wang said. We can. Deputy Commander Sun nodded, This game is too mysterious, and our country has already started paying attention to it. We have too few people entering the game. The district political commissar has suggested to those above us to recruit strong players in the game. On one hand, it strengthens our own power; on the other hand, it also helps control the danger level in the real world. You know, many things in the game can be brought into the real world. Deputy Commander, look, he doesnt seem to be affected by the cold climate inside, Captain Zhou suddenly said. Everyone looked at Song Jian, and indeed, ordinary people could only walk five or six meters before succumbing to the cold, but Song Jian showed no signs of stopping, having already gone more than ten meters deep and getting closer and closer to the Frost Cave. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly sensed danger and jumped to the side. An ice spike over three feet long appeared where he was standing just a moment ago. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not far away, an ice monster made of condensed ice slowly crawled out from the snow and roared at Song Jian. An Ice Monster, a Level 15 Elite BOSS. To kill it, at least five Level 15 players are needed. That player is in danger! Captain Zhou frowned. They had discovered this monster during their exploration, and it took more than a dozen companions, with five of them being seriously injured, to kill one Ice Monster. Since then, Captain Zhou rarely sent people to scout the area. Get ready to provide support at any time! Deputy Commander Sun commanded seriously. Wait a moment. When he asks us for help, thats when we step in. Its better to help him in his time of need, so he will be grateful, Councilor Wang whispered. Boom! A loud noise erupted in the snowy field. Song Jian, wielding his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, was actually fighting the giant Ice Monster that was over two meters tall. For a moment, ice and snow flew around, Sword Qi whirled, and the Ice Monster roared and growled. The ground even began to tremble slightly. Chapter 347: Entered Chapter 347: Entered Translator: 549690339 | At this time, Song Jian, having fused with the third-tier Demon Flame, the Abyssal Flame, was completely unaffected by the cold climate around him. He walked on the snow, only feeling a slight chill. The most troublesome aspect of the level-15 elite Ice Demon s attack was the icy slowness and freezing effect carried by all its attacks. Although not powerful, it was very torturous. Combined with the defense of the Ice Demon being as good as steel, even a five-member level-15 team would find it quite difficult to deal with. Yet Song Jian moved without any sign of sluggishness when battling the Ice Demon. A faint red glow would emerge from his body from time to time, which would be difficult to notice unless observed closely. This was a feature of the Ring of the Fire God, its inbuilt shield reduced 30% of melee damage and rendered all cold-induced slowness and freeze effects ineffective. Having the Ring of the Fire God, Song Jian practically counters the Ice Demons attributes. Adding the defense reduction effect of the Weakness Potion, the level-15 elite Ice Demon in front of Song Jian was, at most, just a common monster with more vitality points. Captain, look at his movements, theres no hint of sluggishness at all. How How A warrior watched, dumbfoundedly, as Song Jian sliced up and down around the Ice Demon with nimble movements, showing no signs of slows or freezes. He had participated in battles against the Ice Demon, and remembered being tormented by its slow and freeze effects. Could it be that he has some equipment that increases his ice resistance? Captain Zhous brow furrowed. He had realized that the opponent was likely a warrior-class occupation with no possibility of having fire magic. However, having fought for so long without a single slowdown or freeze effect, it was evident that his ice resistance had increased to a certain point. It feels like he could solo this boss, huh? Councilor Wang adjusted his glasses with a furrowed brow, noting the deviation from his plan, If he is really this powerful and manages to solo the boss, we wont be to offer much help. Deputy, how about we send someone to help him now? Councilor Wang proposed. If we had gone earlier, it would have been helping. But going now would just be kill-stealing, wouldnt it? The deputy frowned and glared at Councilor Wang, responding discontentedly. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Look quickly, hes about to defeat that boss! Captain Zhou suddenly exclaimed. Everyone looked towards the Ice Demon. Sure enough, its vitality points had fallen to less than 500, entering a berserk state due to low health. He didnt get frozen once from beginning to end, nor showed any signs of ice slowdown Captain Zhou stated, somewhat speechless. Without the Ice Demons most troublesome ice slowdown and freeze effects, he wouldve been confident enough to grind it down alone. -Did you see the potion he used just now? It directly weakened the Ice Demons defense by 35%! Without this potion, he wouldnt have been able to defeat it so quickly! impressive, we must recruit this guy. It would be best if he could join our alliance! Councilor Zhou, go and talk to him. Be mindful of your attitude, even if he doesnt want to join us, dont leave him with a bad impression! Understood, deputy! Just as Councilor Zhou prepared to approach and greet Song Jian, he noticed that after picking up all the items dropped by the Ice Demon, Song Jian immediately headed towards the Frost Cave. Could it be that, he actually knows how to open the Frost Cave dungeon? The thought suddenly occurred to Councilor Zhou. How is that possible Very soon, Councilor Zhou was startled by his own thoughts. A self-mocking smile emerged on his face as he shook his head, talcing strides towards Song Jians direction. -My brother, please Before Councilor Zhou could finish, he saw Song Jian take out a red bead and walk towards the gate of the Frost Cave. Boom- The Holy Flame Pearl suddenly flared with raging fire, completely enveloping Song Jian. The flames appeared severe but Song Jian didnt feel a hint of heat, like an illusion. The flames carried flecks of gold, constantly combining, condensing, and vanishing, making it resemble some sort of special Magic Array. The Holy Flame Pearl, could this flame be the so-called Holy Flame? I wonder how it fares against the third-tier Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame? Song Jian wondered. Just as this idea sprouted in his mind, Song Jian felt a boom as a sphere of black flames ignited from within his body, resisting the Holy Flame; Flap, flap, flap- The Abyssal Flame was nearest to Song Jians body, with a very clear boundary line. The outermost part was burning with traces of golden light, the Holy Flame, which was now continuously compressing inwards as the black flame expanded outwards. At the boundary line, tiny sparks were continuously popping. Thunderous booming- The moment Song Jian approached, the Ice Caves door opened automatically. A cold chill greeted his face, which would have turned any player without a protective layer of flame into an ice statue. The temperature around the entire snow mountain dropped by seven to eight degrees in an instant. Song Jian stepped into the Frost Cave, the ice door behind him slowly closing. This left Councilor Wang, who had charged ten meters close to the snow mountain, dumbfounded. His raised hand made him look helpless. -He, he entered, he actually entered? Deputy Commander Suns serious face showed signs of surprise. How is that possible, it cant be Captain Zhou muttered to himself, a look of disbelief covering his face. He felt a significant blow, having wasted more than a week here, alongside an excessive amount of time and energy, just to enter this dungeon. But now, someone else had done it first Did you see what he took out just now? The deputy suddenly asked, remembering that Song Jian seemed to have pulled out something just now. Then, he was enveloped by flames and only after did he enter the Frost Cave. It looked like a red bead A warrior replied uncertainly. It was a red bead that ignited itself. However, the black flames seemed to rise up from that persons body An observant warrior nearby added on. It seems like that bead is key to entering the Frost Cave. To enter, one must possess this bead! The deputy hypothesized, his eyes glinting as he spoke softly. Captain Zhou, arrange for a few people to stay here with Councilor Wang and wait for that person to come out. Everyone else should investigate more about that bead. Be fast! Deputy Commander Sun quickly decided. Within a short while, three warriors were left behind, while everyone else formed teams and moved in different directions. Chapter 348: Mutated Snow Fox Chapter 348: Mutated Snow Fox Translator: 549690339 | At this moment, Song Jian was somewhat nervous, as two balls of flame were constantly clashing on the surface of his body. Their periodic explosive sounds made him somewhat fearful. Retract! Song Jian silently commanded, trying to control the Abyssal Flame. However, it stood completely still, refusing to be controlled. Soon, Song Jian realized that the Third-tier Demon Flame seemed to have the upper hand, as it started to corrode the golden patterns within the Holy Flame. After a few minutes, the Holy Flame was completely eroded by the Abyssal Flame, and the golden patterns turned into a shade of black and gold. The Holy Flame Pearl in Song Jians hand also began to shrink, eventually turning into a small pile of grey ashes. After eroding the Holy Flame, the Abyssal Flame was once again under Song Jians control. But now, it gave off a languid feeling, just like how a baby Black Dragon behaves after a full meal! The temperature inside the Frost Cave was much lower than outside. Despite losing the boost of the Holy Flame Pearl, Song Jian didnt feel cold at all. After merging with the Abyssal Flame, his Ice Resistance had reached thirty points, enough to withstand the low temperature of this dungeon. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having thirty points of Ice Resistance, along with a 30% reduction in water-type damage and the innate skill Thick Skin which forcibly reduces more than twenty points of damage, the normal ice damage in this place was nothing more than a tickle for Song Jian. If you consider the immunity to slowing and freezing effects granted by the Ring of the Fire God, it could be said that Song Jian could clear this fifteen-level five-player dungeon on his own, without the need for teammates. Once this was clear to him, Song Jian boldly delved deeper into the Frost Cave. The Frost Cave looked like a giant mountain formed from a frozen skyscraper from the outside. But once inside, Song Jian found it to be as complex as a spiders web, with countless narrow, winding paths resembling a labyrinth. However, no matter how many paths there were, none could be as intricate as the Kantelu Maze. Song Jian patiently started exploring from the far left, charting his route as he went along. After a while, Song Jian discovered a fifteen-level ordinary beast, a mutated snow fox, lying on a white ice rock. LV15 Mutated Snow Fox, Vitality Points: 1500/1500. Trait: Ice Reinforcement. The size of the Mutated Snow Fox was comparable to a small calf. Its crystal-white fur, gleaming in the light, made it hard to distinguish it from the snow if someone wasnt paying attention. The only contrasting color on it was its eyes; they looked like two rubies, emitting a red glow. By the time Song Jian found it, he had already entered its warning range. The Mutated Snow Fox suddenly stood up from the ice rock and stared at Song Jian. It growled angrily and with a light swipe of its hard claws, shattered the ice rock under its feet, leaving behind a layer of frost. Song Jian drew out his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and used a bottle of Fire Lizard Medicine. To deal with the creatures of this dungeon, fire damage had a bonus effect, and Fire Lizard Medicine was specifically designed to combat this dungeon. Dark-red flames rose from his crimson sword. The Mutated Snow Foxs eyes showed a solemn gaze. It watched the flame on the surface of the sword for a long time before jumping off the ice rock and pouncing at Song Jian. Song Jian cracked a slight smile. With a boom, his body was once again engulfed in a black flame. Alarmed, the Mutated Snow Fox let out a sharp cry, seemingly calling for its fellows. Song Jian charged at the Mutated Snow Fox, continuously slashing at it. Each attack inflicted hundreds of damage on the fox, rapidly depleting its Vitality Points. However, the pain also triggered its savage nature, making it less fearful of the flames and it retaliated by launching frantic attacks on Song Jian. Damage points from seven to eight sporadically appeared above Song Jians head, with the word immune mixed in. If ordinary players were to venture here, each of the Mutated Snow Foxs attacks would cause forty to fifty points of damage, along with annoying freezing and slowing effects. Even a full team of players would have to be extremely cautious to defeat this beast. Song Jian, after testing the ordinary monsters damage, raised his left arm and a silver Sword Qi pierced the foxs throat, sending it flying. He then unleashed a flurry of skills on the airborne fox, and before it could even hit the ground, it was already a corpse. It only took Song Jian a little over two minutes to kill an ordinary monster in the dungeon. He picked up a piece of Frost Crystal and several Doomsday Coins dropped by the mutated snow fox and continued deeper into the cave. Frost Crystals were fragmented forms of Frost Crystal Cores. It would take three Frost Crystals to combine into a Frost Crystal Core. Although it was somewhat troublesome, monsters in this dungeon had a high drop rate for Frost Crystals. As for the Frost Crystal Cores, they could only be obtained by defeating the dungeon bosses. The Frost Cave was brightly lit, with walls all around made from solidified frost that acted like mirrors. Ice stalactites hung around, and despite being cold, the cave felt like a fairytale Crystal Palace and was incredibly beautiful. The monsters inside the Frost Cave were not very powerful. If not for the additional freezing and slowing effects, the monsters here would have been weaker compared to the fifteen-level zombies outside. Moreover, the drop rate in this dungeon was much higher. If it wasnt such a hassle to get into, it would have already become a popular grinding spot for players. After spending more than an hour, Song Jian finally arrived at the core area of the Frost Cave. Along the way, he had killed fifty to sixty Mutated Snow Foxes alone. Because of his Savior title, Song Jians luck was equivalent to an extra two points, resulting in plenty of Frost Crystal drops. In just over an hour, he had gathered over thirty Frost Crystals and combined them into several Frost Crystal Cores. Much to Song Jians delight, he had also obtained an Alchemy recipe, a basic Ice Resistance Potion. After using it, one could increase their Ice Resistance by 10 points for an hour. An increase of 10 Ice Resistance points was just about enough to enter the Frost Cave. Otherwise, an ordinary player without the Holy Flame Pearl, upon entering the Frost Cave, would likely be frozen into an ice sculpture. For Song Jian, learning the basic Ice Resistance Potion allowed his Alchemy and Pharmacology skills to increase greatly again. Perhaps he might level up his Alchemy and Pharmacology skills again due to this recipe. The combat experience here gives a lot! Song Jian looked at his level and a hint of joy emerged on his face. His level had already risen to 16 with 68% of the way to level 17. The experience gain speed had almost doubled compared to killing monsters outside. Just then, a low growl came from afar, causing the entire Frost Cave to tremble slightly. The Boss, the Boss should be up ahead. Song Jians heart tightened, and he became increasingly cautious. Chapter 349: Ice Naga Chapter 349: Ice Naga Translator: 549690339 | By this time, Song Jian had arrived at a Frost Land. The surrounding area was all glistening ice walls, clusters of icicles jutted out from the walls like spears, looking as if a bunch of hedgehogs were clinging to the walls. The highest points of the open space were gleaming with huge ice crystals. They were like uncarved diamonds, reflecting dazzling light. The snow under his feet had thickened. Song Jian was stepping forward slowly, one foot deep into the snow then another close to the surface. It was easy to step into a pit hidden in the snow. Here, if one didnt have a high agility stat and couldnt control their body well, they would struggle to fight. The terrain alone could hinder the function of the tank class members by more than 10%. Song Jian looked up and saw groups of Level 16 advanced-quality monsters, wandering not too far from the Frost Land. Although advanced-quality monsters were more powerful than the normal ones, they were not as formidable as the Elite Level Bosses C their powers in between the two. These Level 16 advanced-quality monsters looked like half-snake creatures, dragging a long tail covered with green scales from the waist down. From the waist up, they had a humanoid appearance. However, they had four arms and each hand was armed with a long knife, crafting a ferocious look. Some of the monsters were holding two bows with their four arms, draped in crude leather armor, patrolling like guards, constantly roaming. LV16 Frost Naga Warrior (Advanced), Vitality Points: 2500/2500, Characteristics: Frost Enhancement, Hardy Body, Skills: Quick Slash LV16 Frost Naga Bowmen (Advanced), Vitality Points: 2000/2000, Characteristics: Frost Enhancement, Deep Wounds, Skills: Rapid-Fire Arrows After inspecting the monsters attributes, Song Jian looked towards the core central area. These advanced-quality monsters were mere minions. The deep roar he heard earlier must have come from the boss. There was an Elite Level Boss here. However, after scrutinizing for quite some time, Song Jian couldnt spot any irregular BOSS. Yet, at the center of Frost Land, he saw an over three-metre-high ice sculpture. This sculpture too, resembled a Frost Naga, except it had six arms, two of which were holding long knives, one pulling a bow and arrow, and a shield was held by the two remaining hands. There were colourfully glistening lights all around the Frost Land. The Frost Nagas didnt seem to have noticed Song Jians presence. They were swishing their long tails, leaving white trails on the ground as they roamed, frolicking and playing lightly with each other. However, no matter their movement, they maintained some distance from the ice sculpture in the center, as though they were afraid of it. Could that sculpture be the ultimate boss here? Song Jian wondered in his mind. To approach the ice sculpture, Song Jian had to destroy all the advanced-level monsters around it first. Given the dense monsters that were in close proximity, trying to lure them one by one seemed to be quite a tough job. Better draw them out step by step and deal with them slowly, Song Jian murmured. He finally chose a location with fewer monsters and snuck forward slowly. The advanced-level monsters had a vast warning range. Once Song Jian approached within ten meters of them, they would surely be alerted and would rush towards him, rapidly launching attacks. Therefore, luring these monsters out would require some skill. Song Jian trod carefully on the ice and snow. Every step made a light crack sound, which made him feel cautious. Soon, a Frost Naga near the edge of the ice wall spotted Song Jian. It shrieked sharply and pounced towards him brandishing its long knife. Song Jian, who had initially prepared to draw the monsters with his handheld crossbow, paused for a moment, immediately put away his crossbow, tightened his grip on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and retreated slowly. At that moment, perhaps due to the sharp shriek of the Frost Naga earlier, a dozen other Frost Nagas were attracted and quickly moved towards Song Jian. Come on, come on! Instead of panic, Song Jian showed a slight smile, turned around and ran towards the ice wall. The Frost Nagas were extremely fast. By the time Song Jian used the nearby ice pillars to climb up the ice wall, a Frost Naga had already chased behind him. Whizz whizz! A volley of cold-lighted arrows directed towards Song Jian flew in the air. Song Jian immediately took cover behind a thick ice pillar. All the arrows hit on the ice pillar and made continuous metallic collision sounds. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking down, Song Jian saw three or four were Frost Naga archers, and the rest were sword-wielding warriors. The Frost Naga archers stood under the ice wall continuously shooting arrows, while the other warriors traced Song Jians climbing route and chased after him. Seeing the Frost Naga warriors close in on him, Song Jian swung his long sword and chopped off an icicle over two meters long. The icicle rolled off and crashed onto the Frost Naga warriors that were pursuing him, causing the archers down below to dodge swiftly. Looking at the tumbling Frost Nagas below, Song Jian showed a slight smile. He pulled out a Self-destructing Robot Type 2 from his bag and threw it down. The palm-sized robot expanded rapidly as it fell. By the time it touched the ground, it had transformed into a robot over one meter tall. The self-destructing robot gave off a series of urgent cries as soon as it made contact with the ground, with its eyes constantly flashing red lights; Boom- A loud explosion followed. The Self-destructing Robot exploded, creating a large pit in the ground. All the surrounding Frost Nagas groaned in pain. Ice shards scattered about and the frigid air was aggressive. Dozens of Frost Nagas growled furiously at Song Jian. Their blood-red eyes showcased their locked resentment towards him, looking as though they wouldnt rest till he was dead. Seeing a quarter of the Frost Nagas vitality points decrease instantly, Song Jian gave a slight smile and threw another two Self-destructing Robots. After a series of explosions, dozens of Nagas were marred, full of wounds and dripping red. Their vitality points were reduced to less than five hundred. Looking down, Song Jian smirked, jumped off the towering Ice Rock, slashing his sword left and right at the Frost Nagas with dwindled vitality. A series of skills were unleashed; within a minute, dozens of Frost Nagas were reduced to cold carcasses, dropping a pile of items. Chapter 350: Rank Honor Board Chapter 350: Rank Honor Board Translator: 549690339 | The self-destructing robots had a limited attack range, and the sizable bodies of Frost Nagas were also a factor. A single robot explosion could envelope at most a dozen Nagas, any more and it would exceed the attack range of the robot. After dealing with the wounded Frost Nagas, Song Jian looked at the strewn bodies all over the ground, a satisfied smile on his face. He had lured just the right amount of enemies this time and they were all within the range of the robots explosion. His experience points heightened slightly again. The experience points from Level 16 elite monsters were superior to regular monsters at the same level. Song Jians rewards were plentiful. Moreover, Frost Nagas had exploded into Frost Crystals all over the place, some even dropped Frost Crystal Cores. There was even a blue-quality accessory and dozens of Doomsday Coins, which were incredibly lucky drops. Accessories, rings, and badges had a very low drop rate, so some players were already at level 12-13 and still didnt own a single accessory. Although Song Jian owned two accessories, they werent exceptional and their attributes were terribly lacking. One was a Postman Bag, a green-quality accessory that could store twelve items. The other was an Exquisite Totem Mark, also green-quality. It only increased the Vitality Points recovery speed by a small amount when worn as an accessory, but it was excellent as a socketed item. Song Jian picked up the dropped accessory from the Frost Naga, hesitating as to which of his current two accessories it should replace. Heart of Ice (Blue), Accessory, Equipment Effect: Dexterity +3, Ice Resistance +15, Special Effect: Upon receiving damage, theres a chance to activate a Frost Shield with 800 defense points. This effect lasts for 30 seconds, but can only occur once every 60 minutes; Item Level: 15, Equipment Requirement: None, Can it be taken out of the game: No After much deliberation, Song Jian finally replaced the Exquisite Totem Mark with Heart of Ice. A 3-point increase in Dexterity directly increased his dexterity to thirty, and an added 15 points of Ice Resistance made him particularly suited for his current location. Now any damage inflicted on him by the Frost Nagas would have difficulty penetrating his defense. In particular, the Frost Shield was a life-saving skill. With a defense of 800 points, even a boss might be hard-pressed to break it in a short amount of time. A Level 15 accessory like this was worth at least three thousand Doomsday Coins, almost as much as a weapon of the same level. With his new equipment and the resulting increase in strength, Song Jian gained additional confidence. Time to clean up and get rid of the remaining Frost Nagas! Song Jians gaze landed on a group of Frost Nagas wandering around in the distance. From a distance of thirty meters, a few Frost Nagas were frolicking, their cold auras colliding and occasionally forming small ice spikes that crashed into each other. Song Jian carefully stepped forward. This time, he approached within fifteen meters before a Frost Naga suddenly wore a vigilant expression. He then halted his steps. He drew the Skeleton Crossbow in his left hand and attacked a Frost Naga Archer in the distance; swoosh a crossbow bolt punctured the air, shining with a fiery glow, it turned into a shooting star and almost instantaneously hit the Frost Naga Archer. Clang- A clear collision sound echoed, and the crossbow bolt, as if it had hit steel, created a white spot on the scale of the Frost Nagas body, then fell to the snowy ground. A small, 11-point damage indicator, including 3 fire damage, floated above the Frost Naga Archers head. Song Jian was unfazed by inflicting such minor damage; it was within his expectations. Seeing the Frost Naga Archer heading his way, Song Jian quickly put away the crossbow, held the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and waited for the fight to begin. Five Frost Nagas viciously glanced at Song Jian, let out a roar, and quickly twisted their bodies, sliding on the icy ground towards him. Only five? Song Jian frowned slightly and looked to his right; swoosh swoosh He pulled out the crossbow, aimed at a group of Nagas in the distance, and fired the crossbow. This attracted around seven or eight Frost Nagas rushing towards him. Song Jian only nodded in satisfaction, then turned to climb the icy wall. When more than a dozen Frost Nagas gathered under the ice wall and started climbing up to chase Song Jian, two self-destructing robots were thrown down from above. Boom- The same process was repeated over and over again. After equipping the new accessory, Song Jian had an additional fifteen points of Ice Resistance. Now, the damage inflicted by the Frost Nagas was minimal. In contrast, his damage to them was terrifying. In just two minutes, he killed more than a dozen Frost Nagas. In addition to contributing a pile of Frost Crystals and combat experience, they also dropped a green-quality level 15 Plate Armor. Afterward, Song Jian continuously repeated the process, attracting the surrounding Frost Nagas and reducing their numbers. Although continuously repeating the same process was somewhat boring, when he thought about the Frost Crystals and Crystal Cores that these Frost Nagas provided, along with the Level 15 equipment in his backpack, Song Jian still felt gratified. An hour flew by unconsciously. Almost all of the wandering Frost Nagas on the open ground had been eradicated. Song Jians level had also increased to Level 17, granting him another Skill Point. Song Jian added the Skill Point to the Sword Silk skill. The proficiency of this skill was already maxed out, but Song Jian hadnt had the appropriate Skill Point, so hed waited until now. With the Sword Silk skill at level 3, the power of each Sword Silk strand increased by 20 points and the attack range was extended by 1 meter. The skill change was only glanced at by Song Jian and wasnt paid much attention to, as the skill level of Sword Silk was still too low, and there hadnt been any significant changes. Just then, a ringing sound reverberated in Song Jians ears as a line of system prompt information appeared before him. System: The number of profession players in Doomsday City has reached one thousand, the level glory board has been activated! Your level is 17, with 14% progress to the next level. You are first on the level glory board, do you want to publish your information? Note, you can choose to hide, and the glory board will only show your ranking, your other information will not be displayed. Level Glory Board? Song Jian paused and, after a moments hesitation, chose to publish his information. Soon, a new Level Glory Board column was added to the system interface. Upon opening, it displayed the information of one thousand players in Doomsday City. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the top of the Level Glory Board was Player Name: Song Jian, Profession: Sword Controller, Level: 17 with 14%. Beneath him was the second player, Player Name: Luo Tianyu, Profession: Centurion, Level: 15 with 45%. The third-ranked player chose to hide their information. The displayed information is Player Name: Hidden, Profession: Hidden, Level: 15 with 43%. Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS Chapter 351: Lord-level BOSS Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian looked at the Level Glory Board for a while and found that at least half of the people had chosen to hide their information. However, he also saw Li Keers name on the Level Glory Board, ranked at twenty-third, and Wang Qi was also on it, but his rank was a bit behind, already at over a hundred. With a faint smile, Song Jian closed the Level Glory Board. The revealed information was scarce and didnt have much impact on him. Moreover, being ranked number one on the Level Glory Board could have a deterrent effect on other players. Due to the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace incident, many NPCs had put bounties on Song Jian. Although Song Jian had shown some strength when hunting the Dwarf Commander, not everyone had seen it. Hunting down an ordinary player was completely different from hunting down the number one on the Level Glory Board. With such a deterrent, it could dissuade some players who wanted to hunt him down for the bounty rewards. After the Level Glory Board incident, Song Jian walked towards the Frost Land with a smile. When he saw the tall and majestic ice sculpture of Naga, he thought, Its about time to deal with you! As Song Jian slowly approached the ice sculpture, a low roar sounded, identical to what he had heard before. The entire Frost Land trembled, and the icicles above began to fall pitter-patter. At this moment, the ice sculpture of the Naga, which was originally just an ice sculpture, began to emit crackling sounds from within. Cracks appeared on the surface of the ice sculpture, and its ruby-like eyes slowly rotated and looked towards Song Jian. As Song Jian smiled and walked towards the ice sculpture, the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board stirred up excitement among the players in Doomsday City. With Song Jian, a level seventeen ranked first on the board, some players who had already taken the mission to kill Song Jian suddenly felt flustered. Damn, that NPC set me up! S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was almost the first thought that surfaced in the minds of all players who took up the bounty mission. They didnt take the mission from the same NPC. Those NPCs who issued the bounty made themselves look like wandering NPCs and turned the mission to hunt Song Jian into a hidden mission. At first, many players were secretly delighted to accept the hidden mission. But now, after seeing the Level Glory Board, they regretted it so much. Damn it, this mission cant be canceled. If I cancel, its a mission failure, and 1 will lose two points of my highest attribute. How can the NPC be so unkind! Ranked number one on the Level Glory Board? Crazy! Why did I accept such a mission? Its a total pitfall! Oh my God, hes level seventeen, and Im five levels behind him. Just the level suppression alone reduces my damage by more than 30%! How am 1 supposed to fight? Players who had taken the mission to kill Song Jian all started to grumble, their faces full of regret. At this time, in the five-person team dungeon Bloody Underground Boxing Arena, the leader of the Legendary Battle Alliance glanced at the Level Glory Board, and frowned. In a low voice, he said, Who knows this guy named Song Jian? See if you can pull him into our alliance. We can discuss the terms! Captain, hes already level seventeen. Im afraid it wont be that easy to pull him in, and even if we do, it might not be easy to manage! Someone cautiously replied with a hesitating look. Thats not for you to worry about. Just do what I say! The leaders face flashed a trace of coldness, making the speaker tremble and not daring to say another word. And also this Luo Tianyu, check him out too. Try to pull him in if you can! Yes, leader. After we finish this dungeon, we will go investigate At this moment, Song Jian had no idea that the sudden appearance of the Level Glory Board had caused such a stir. He was now continuously taking self-destructing robots out of his bag and setting them up in advance as powerful weapons while waiting for the ice sculpture to shatter and the boss to appear. I have eighteen self-destructing robots left, each capable of dealing 500 damage. Even without a critical hit, so many robots are enough to instakill any I5th-level or even 20th-level elite boss! Song Jian looked at the ice sculpture that had already completely shattered and revealed a smile. At this moment, the thin outer ice layer of the ice sculpture had completely broken apart, and a beautiful figure appeared in front of Song Jian. It was a monster with six arms and a long snake tail below its waist, but its upper body was no different from that of a human woman. She had a charming and seductive face that every woman would envy. Her eyes radiated a ruby-like luster, and she had a thick, glossy, black hair that cascaded over her shoulders. Her delicate, fair skin shone brilliantly in the surrounding light, like the finest white jade. What was most attractive about her was her noble aura and her exotic beauty. She wore only a blue crystal silk wrap around her chest, which was enchanting to behold. Eighteenth-level, Lord-level boss? Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine, looking at the bosss attributes above its head, and his heart sank. Originally, he thought it would just be a I5th-level Elite boss, but it turned out to be an i8th-level Lord boss. This made Song Jian feel a sudden sense of uneasiness. Its okay; her Vitality Points are only 5,4.00. My self-destructing robots can still instakill her. The higher the level, the stronger they are, and the better the items they drop. 1 should be happy! Song Jian muttered, but he always felt a shadow looming over his heart. Song Jian had encountered only a few Lord-level bosses, but each had been fierce. They were completely different from the Elite-level bosses of the same level. Lord-level bosses were more ferocious and threatening, especially when they kept summoning a bunch of minions, which made it difficult for players who wanted to defeat them. Human, youve intruded into my home and disturbed my sleep. How should I punish you? The Ice Naga boss swayed her waist and had a faint smile on her delicate face. Her long tail rubbed against the ice surface, making a rustling sound as she slowly swam towards Song Jian. The bosss voice was soft and enchanting, lulling those who heard it. It felt as if a small hand were gently stroking Song Jians heart, giving him an inexplicable sense of comfort. Song Jians eyes involuntarily revealed a fascinated expression, his face showing a look of intoxication. Seeing Song Jians appearance, the Ice Naga boss showed a trace of contempt on her face, and her swimming speed increased. Within a short time, she moved from a few meters away from Song Jian to right in front of him. Chapter 352: 352: Ice Coffin Chapter 352: 352: Ice CoffinTranslator: 549690339 | Let your very life be the punishment you receive! Im going to use your skull to adorn my ice throne. Let your soul howl in the ice hell for ten thousand years! The voice of the Frost Naga Boss transformed, becoming as harsh as Siberias cold wind. The two long knives in her hand ruthlessly swooped down on Song Jians head. Clang- A crisp clash of metal rang out as Song Jian blocked the Frost Naga Bosss double blades with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Looking up with a slight smile gracing his lips, his eyes held no signs of enchantment. You you actually The Frost Naga Bosss face showed surprise. She hadnt expected this human to resist her charm. Why did he behave in such a way before? Not good, this is a trap, hes luring me closer to him! The Frost Naga Boss had a sudden realization as she laid eyes on the dozens of meter-tall robots beside Song Jian. Danger! Just as the warning flared in the mind of the Frost Naga Boss, a Self-destructing Robot charged towards her. Whoosh- With the movement of this robot, all the Self-destructing Robots started hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss. I was afraid that if you were too far away, something unexpected could happen, Song Jian said with a smile. Song Jian, blessed with the Thick-Skinned talent skill was basically immune to all charm and control skills. The reason he acted like he was enchanted before was to lure the Frost Naga Boss closer to him. After all, she was a lord-level Boss and her strength was insurmountable. From such a great distance, he had no assurance that the Self-destructing Robots could get close to her. Boom! The explosion sounded and a strong blast rushed towards Song Jian. Song Jian quickly raised his hand to shield his face. Right before he did so, he saw the Frost Naga Boss, only two meters away from him, with a damage number of 500 floating above her head. Boom boom boom- The explosions continued one after the other. All the Self-destructing Robots burst open. Under Song Jians control, he was fully immune to their explosions, showing no concern while in the centre of the explosion. Did I waste 18 Self-destructing Robots? Well, she is the first lord-level Boss Im hunting, so using some extra robots could be considered her send-off, thought Song Jian. Soon, the explosions ceased. Surrounded by countless shards of ice like a veil of dust, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. Hed defeated a level 18 lord-level Boss so easily. He was eager to see what items she dropped. Maybe she even dropped a piece of golden equipment? Just as he was entertaining these thoughts, the ice dust began to fade. Song Jian felt a sense of wrongness and hurriedly scoured the system prompts. No, this Boss isnt dead yet. The system didnt display any battle experience gained! An illumination flashed through Song Jians mind, casting his face in shock. Just then, Song Jian saw a gigantic ice coffin materialize, with the entire body of the Frost Naga Boss ensconced in thick ice. Besides the one robot that managed to damage her with 500 points, all the remaining Self-destructing Robots were in vain and didnt even inflict a modicum of damage. Frost Barrier! This was the Frost Naga Bosss lifesaving skill, with an incredibly long cooldown period and which could only be used once per battle. What is this skill? Song Jian stood dumbstruck, gazing at the wreckage of the Self-destructing Robots, filled with regret. Crack- The ice coffin dissolved instantly. The boss, her face as frosty as ever, charged towards Song Jian, twin blades in hand. Swish swish swish- The Boss swung her blades rapidly, striking Song Jian repeatedly, leaving afterimages in the air due to the sheer speed. Thud thud thud thud- Blood sprayed from Song Jians body as his Vitality Points abruptly dropped by over 300. At this moment, a massive Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion manifested in front of Song Jian, letting out a roar at the Frost Naga Boss. Its gigantic stinger aimed at the Boss, causing a piercing howl to echo throughout the air. Song Jian hit the ground hard, rolling several times before managing to regain his footing. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wiping the blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, Song Jians eyes flashed determinedly. Hed placed too much faith in the Self-destructing Robots and did not expect her to possess a skill that could resist all damage. Luckily, the special effect of the Scorpion Beast Helmet has recovered, or else Id be in danger, Song Jian ruefully thought. Now, however, was not the time for regrets. The Desert Scorpion Beast Illusion was not a match for the Frost Naga Boss. Furthermore, its attacks were like tickles to the Boss. The gigantic scorpion stinger struck the boss like stabbing ultra-strong alloy, only leaving behind white spots. A phantom, not to be feared, as irritating as a fly, the Frost Naga Boss tried to attack the Desert Scorpion Beast, but discovered it was as though they existed in different dimensions. She could not attack it, and out of necessity, she had to passively withstand its onslaught. She abandoned further attacks on the Desert Scorpion Beast, and locked her focus on Song Jian not too far away. Both her hands, now holding a bow and arrow, drew and aimed at Song Jian. Zoom zoom zoom- A series of ice arrows shot towards Song Jian. He waved his sword to block, shattering the arrows. But with every arrow he shattered, a fraction of the ice power seeped into his body. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jian waved his sword, a faint Tai Chi illusion appeared in front of him, continuously blocking the rain of ice arrows. Watching Song Jian nimbly parry the ice arrows, Frost Naga Boss displayed a strange smile that left no doubt of her confidence in winning. At this time, her two hands, each clenching a shield, were raised high up, covering her forefront and blocking the Desert Scorpion Beasts attacks. She constantly aimed her arrows at Song Jian. You can withstand the damage from the ice arrows, but how will you withstand the frost power? See how I deal with you once the freezing effect gets triggered! The Frost Naga Boss had already started daydreaming about tormenting her frozen prey, bursting into loud laughter along the way. However, the Frost Naga Boss soon realized that Song Jian seemingly had high resistance, as the freezing effect didnt trigger even once. Then, with a zoom, an ice arrow which collided with the Tai Chi illusion in front of Song Jian suddenly changed direction, hurtling towards the Frost Naga Boss at a faster pace. Thud- The ice arrow plunged hard into the Frost Naga Bosss shoulder, with damage points above too floating from her head. How is this possible? Why is his resistance so high that hes never been frozen? Looking at the ice arrow slowly melting in her shoulder, the Frost Naga Boss was consumed with fury. Chapter 353: Broken Arm Chapter 353: Broken Arm Translator: 549690339 | The arrows from the Ice Nagas bow were quite similar to Song Jians Sword Silk skill. The shot arrows would randomly attack all targets. The more targets there were, the more dispersed the attack would be. However, if there was only one target, all ice arrows would aim towards it. Even a defensive warrior could not withstand such an intense attack. Most importantly, each ice arrow had a chance of causing a freezing effect. Amongst the many ice arrows, there would always be some that triggered the freezing. Once frozen, the victim would be at the mercy of the Ice Naga boss to be slaughtered. However, Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill could grant immunity to 90% of the damage and all adverse conditions. Plus, with the special effect of the Ring of the Fire God, it was not easy to either instantly defeat Song Jian or freeze him in place. Seeing that her arrows posed too little threat to Song Jian, the Ice Naga surprisingly put the bow away. She withdrew two long knives from her back and lunged at Song Jian. Clang, clang, clang The Ice Naga relentlessly swung her four long knives at Song Jian; another shield kept blocking Song Jians attacks. In just a little while, Song Jians vitality points had dropped by over three hundred. Is this boss a melee fighter or a mage? Why is her close combat so fierce, and she even possesses mage skills like the Ice Coffin? Song Jian fought back continuously with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, but kept retreating in front of the Ice Naga boss. After all, the opponent had four extra arms, naturally suppressing him in attack speed. Were it not for Song Jians strong ice resistance and defense, he would have been slain by the Ice Naga in a short time. Given that his super vitality recovery speed had disappeared, Song Jian suddenly felt outmatched against this leader-class boss. Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body, activate! A light shout, and a golden light suddenly shone around Song Jian. The Tier 3 Immortal Sword Body was unleashed, instantly boosting Song Jians strength. Eight long swords constantly revolved around Song Jians body, blocking the Ice Naga boss attacks. Song Jians attacks grew even fiercer. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! A series of skills was all targeted at the Ice Naga boss, causing damage in the hundreds to appear above its head; -1S0 Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. -198 -210 The vitality points of the Ice Naga boss were rapidly decreasing. For a time, Song Jian was on an equal footing with the boss. After activating the Immortal Sword Body, he managed to regain the upper hand in momentum. I will freeze your soul with my ice power! The Ice Naga gave a cold laugh when her vitality points fell below half. Her body overflowed with power, and she sent Song Jian flying with a push. Creating some distance, she suddenly put away all her weapons. Her six white jade arms fluttered ceaselessly. White currents appeared out of nowhere, gathering in her six palms; In a flash, her six palms emitted dazzling lights, illuminating the entire cave. The surrounding temperature plummeted abruptly. Even Song Jian felt as if he were naked in the cold Siberian wilderness. Suddenly, deep blue lights shot out from the Ice Naga boss fingers. One after another, like a heavy gatling gun firing wildly, flashes of fire were constant. As the six palms of the Ice Naga burst into radiance, Song Jian felt a chill crawl up his spine. Instantly, he used his Sword Shadow Step, transforming into a shadowy figure and began to dodge. Boom boom boom~ Deep-blue pillars of light chased after Song Jian continuously, one after another Just about every pillar of light shot out brushed past the corners of his clothes, hitting the Ice Rock behind him. Rumble rumble rumble The Ice Rock, as unyieldingly hard as alloyed steel, was piercing through like tofu. A chill, as cold as a spiders web spread from the resulting hole, freezing all objects touched into ice particles which cascaded down. At this moment, Song Jians mind was blank, he was dodging the deep-blue pillars of light chasing him on pure instinct. Coldness and a sense of pain emanated from his back. Then, Song Jian suddenly shivered, his eyes blanketed by a deep-blue light. The Ice Naga BOSSS six arms had come together, and a deep blue beam of light, nearly one meter in diameter, rushed towards Song Jian. Sacred Parry! Song Jian reacted instinctively, his survival move kicking in. A golden light emerged from him. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly crossed his chest, the blade tip slightly pointing outwards, and a streak of golden light floated along the blade edge. Boom! The massive blue beam of light brutally slammed into Song Jian, and after a colossal sound, Song Jian himself was embedded into the hard Ice Rock. Meanwhile, a dazzling blue light flowed on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand. Whoosh~ Another thick beam of light, similar to the one before, but with an even deeper blue glow, burst from the imprint of Song Jian embedded in the Ice. It rushed towards the Ice Naga Boss. With a shrill wail, the Ice Naga Boss collapsed onto the icy floor, sliding a great distance away. The Sacred Parry not only completely protected against a hit but also reflected back 110% of the damage. The cool-down time for this move was not short, meaning it had to be used at a critical moment. Song Jian struggled to free himself from the Ice Rock, his body felt as if it had been crushed. Despite not taking damage, he had still been embedded in the Ice Rock, an experience few could understand. He staggered to his feet. Song Jians Vitality Points were just over five hundred left, while the Ice Naga Boss looked even more miserable than he did. Its body was covered in cuts from ice shards with frost-bitten wounds, and only three of its six arms were left. Its long snake tail was also missing a segment, and light blue blood flowed out, utterly devoid of any warmth. Despicable human! The Ice Naga Boss, hair scattered, had a ruthless look in its ruby-like eyes. Gritting its teeth, she picked herself up, tightly gripping her long knife in her remaining three arms. She let out a roar, and brutally lunged at Song Jian. The Ice Naga Bosss Vitality Points had plunged below 30%, its attack speed went up another notch. It was only left with three arms, yet it was evenly- matching Song Jian who had activated his Rapid Sword skill. The state of his Immortal Sword Body dissipated, Song Jian suddenly felt weak, as if a physically strong individual had suddenly fallen ill or injured, struggling to adapt. Bang! The Ice Naga Boss swung her long knife towards Song Jians head. Song Jian deflected it with his hand and instantly felt a massive force conveyed through his sword. He was pushed seven or eight meters back along the ice surface. At that moment, the Ice Naga Boss abruptly threw her head back and shrieked. The piercing sound resonated through the ice cave, causing it to violently shake as if it was going to collapse at any moment. Chapter 354: Joining the Army Chapter 354: Joining the Army Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Translator: 549690339 | The Ice Naga Boss kept howling, and Song Jian clenched his sword, staring at it with a vigilant face. The cooldown time for the Tai Chi Sword Skill was already up, and if the situation turned unfavorable, Song Jian planned to use the Tai Chi Sword Skill to save himself first. The bosss howling continued for more than half a minute before it finally stopped. At this time, there were crackling sounds coming from the surrounding rock walls, and ice rocks were breaking apart. Semi-transparent figures seemed to be struggling, trying to escape from the ice rocks. In no time, more than a dozen four-armed Nagas made of ice broke free from the ice rocks, leaving behind a series of large holes. Seeing more than a dozen four-armed Nagas surrounding him, the Ice Naga Bosss face revealed a delighted smile: Human, you will definitely die here today! So many people, cant beat me without summoning your minions, huh? Song Jian stepped back, a sneer of disdain appearing at the corner of his mouth. Glancing at his Pet Space, the Black Dragon hatchling was still in its evolution state. It would take more than two hours for the evolution to be completed. Its body had grown much larger, already more massive than a cow. The scales on its body were thicker, and it had sprouted two horns more than a foot long on its head. Although it was still asleep, the heat radiating from its body was becoming increasingly intense. Song Jian closed the Pet Space and directly used the Blood Pool Summoning Skill. He left the blood crows and blood zombies to guard the territory while he summoned thirty blood wolves right now. All thirty blood wolves were as large as small calves. Their fur was as red as blood, and when they shook, they seemed like a ball of flames burning fiercely. By now, the level of the thirty blood wolves had risen to fifteen. Although their strength was still weaker compared to the sixteen elite four-armed Nagas summoned by the Ice Naga Boss, none of the blood wolves showed any signs of fear. They bared their teeth, growling threateningly, and surrounded these four-armed Nagas like a massive net. Lets see who will die here! Song Jian said coldly, rushing towards the Ice Naga Boss with his sword. The blood wolves also attacked at the same time. The thirty blood wolves moved as one, ferociously pouncing on the four-armed Naga, fighting intensely. Song Jian kept swinging his sword, chopping at the Ice Naga Bosss body, and fighting furiously with its three long blades. Blood kept spurting out from him and the Boss, and their vitality points kept decreasing. As soon as the cooldown time for the Sword Shadow Step was over, Song Jian immediately used it, and his speed increased again. He circled around the Boss, constantly attacking from strange angles. Even with three arms, the Ice Naga Boss couldnt help but scream in pain, only managing to defend itself. Just then, a system communication suddenly rang out. Song Jian checked it and found it was from an unfamiliar number. With a frown, he quickly hung up. Since the level honor rankings were released, many players tried to contact Song Jian, who was in the first place. Some asked him for quick upgrade methods, some for equipment and money, some for help leveling up, and others invited him to join their alliances. Is this the eighth or ninth stranger that has contacted me? Why doesnt this communication system have a setting to block calls from strangers? Its so outdated! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, the stranger called him again. Song Jian hung up in a second, but the communication device rang again after a few seconds. Like this, the other party was persistent and kept calling more than a dozen times, and Song Jian finally couldnt help but answer. Who are you? What do you want? Im busy fighting a Boss right now, do you understand? Song Jian growled, trying to suppress his anger. There was silence on the other end of the line, perhaps because the caller didnt expect Song Jian to answer. Sorry, I am Wang Runjie from the Coastal Military Zone. You can call me Councilor Wang! An middle-aged mans voice sounded in Song Jians ear: Weve met before, outside the Frost Cave. Are you currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss? Coastal Military Zone? Song Jian was stunned, and when he heard they met outside the Frost Cave, the figures standing as straight as pines behind the makeshift shelter appeared in his mind. Song Jians tone became much gentler, as he had previously guessed that those players were soldiers. Unexpectedly, they were all warriors from the Coastal Military Zone. Yes, I am currently fighting the Frost Cave Boss, the Ice Naga! Song Jian replied. Can I ask how you got into the Frost Cave? Weve been trying to find a way in for over a week, but we cant seem to enter! Councilor Wangs tone immediately became urgent, and he quickly asked. Song Jian hesitated for a moment before finally saying, Holy Flame Pearl. I accidentally obtained a Holy Flame Pearl, which allowed me to open the dungeons gate. However, the Holy Flame Pearl has disappeared now. It seems that a single Holy Flame Pearl can only open the gate once! The Holy Flame Pearl? I see! Councilor Wang recalled the red pearl Song Jian had in his hand and a look of epiphany spread across his face: What a pity Now that you are ranked first in the entire citys levels, are you interested in joining the military? What I mean is, in the real world, are you interested in enlisting and becoming a member of the Coastal Military Zone? Councilor Wang finally revealed the purpose of his call, still hoping to recruit Song Jian. Enlisting in the real world? Joining the Coastal Military Zone? How is that possible? Song Jian said with a smile. In reality, the Coastal Military Zone was the most unique and smallest of the several major military zones. Every soldier in the zone had the strength of a special forces operative. They usually didnt recruit soldiers from the public and only transferred them from other combat units. Without a certain level of ability, it was impossible to join the Coastal Military Zone, let alone someone like Song Jian, who was a civilian. If you agree, you can immediately become a member of the Coastal Military Zone, and you will even be granted the rank of Captain! Councilor Wang said with a smile. Naturally, such a decision wouldnt be made by Councilor Wang alone. Although it had only been a few days in reality, the Coastal Military Zone had already recognized the terrifying potential of the game. Even if it was just an ordinary person, as long as they didnt die in the game for just a few nights, they would possess strange abilities. Deputy Commander Sun was the best among them. He was originally just an ordinary captain, but after accidentally entering the game, he managed to defeat all ten elite soldiers in the Coastal Military Zone without having to fight back. Recruiting experts from the game into the Coastal Military Zone was being discussed among the higher-ups in the zone. Although no official orders had been issued yet, Councilor Wang felt that there was a great chance that this would become a reality. Consequently, recruiting some of the games top players in advance was only natural for Councilor Wang. Chapter 355: Wrath of the Fire God Chapter 355: Wrath of the Fire God Translator: 549690339 The unexpected recruitment by Councilor Wang was quite attractive to Song Jian. Even though he was very strong, he couldnt compare to the national machine unless he was willing to become a fugitive and cut off relations with everyone associated with him. The previous police search and questioning in the neighborhood had sounded an alarm for Song Jian. The emergence of this game had a huge impact on the real world, and the country couldnt just let it be. For players entering the game, the best treatment was probably surveillance and control, simply not being captured and dissected for research was a blessing. If Song Jian could really join the Coastal Military Zone, he would undoubtedly gain an extra layer of protection, at least in the real world, where he wouldnt have to bother with random police questioning. What do I need to do to join the Coastal Military Zone? Song Jian asked. Upon hearing Song Jians question, a smile crept up Councilor Wangs lips as if he had seen a big fish leap into his net. There are no specific policies in place for now, but in principle, we wont make any mandatory requests for players. You can just focus on your development. However, in some areas, we need you to have some inclination toward us, like selling unused equipment and items, which must be given priority to the Coastal Military Zone. Of course, the price will be determined by market value! Furthermore, if the military zone needs your help, you need to voluntarily provide assistance without compromising your development. In return, the military zone will compensate you appropriately! Councilor Wang listed a dozen conditions, causing Song Jian to frown slightly. It felt more like becoming an external member of the Coastal Military Zone, in cooperation with the military area. Of course, these are just temporary measures. The future policies are still being studied. Councilor Wang finally said. I see. Ill consider it, and let you know nar Ive made a decision. Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Councilor Wang was surprised, as he had expected Song Jian to agree directly. He didnt expect him to still be hesitating. Alright, no problem. We welcome your participation at any time. Lets add each other as friends for easier communication in the future! Councilor Wang hurriedly said. No problem! Song Jian quickly added Councilor Wang as a friend. In order to gain access to the communication system and the ability to add friends, one must complete the safe house mission; otherwise, its impossible to directly communicate with other players, let alone add friends. Ending the call, Song Jian pulled out two Vitality Stones from his inventory. The Vitality Stones were very precious, and when placed in the inventory, they could increase the Vitality Points recovery speed by 2%. If used directly, they could serve as a healing potion, instantly restoring 300 Vitality Points. Song Jian had only managed to obtain a few with great difficulty and was reluctant to use them regularly. He wanted to keep them as a trump card for turning things around. However, now that he had lost the powerful Vitality Points recovery speed bonus, if Song Jian didnt use them, he might not have a chance to use them in the future. Using two Vitality Stones at once, Song Jians health soared to over a thousand. At this point, the Ice Rock Naga Bosss Vitality Points had dropped to below 20%. The once charming boss suddenly became frightening. The formerly smooth and white cheeks suddenly became covered with blue veins, and the face caved in. A mouthful of sharp teeth appeared, two tusks protruded from the lips, and the tongue became a long snake-like filament, emitting a hissing sound. Die, human! I will freeze you in this cave! The Ice Rock Naga Boss roared, raising its three arms simultaneously. The entire cave began to shake violently, with icicles falling from the ceiling. A sudden gust of cold wind swept through the cave, and icy tornadoes appeared out of thin air, moving incessantly on the ground. The tornadoes were filled with suction force, causing the opponents, the Blood Wolfs, and the Ice Rock, to be swallowed up. The Blood Wolfs could only hold on for a short while in the tornado before turning into a puddle of pus and blood, returning to the Blood Pool. The Ice Rock Naga Boss, which seemed to be formed from ice, shattered into large chunks of ice, making clattering noises as they collided within the tornado. Boom, boom, boom~ Song Jian continually heard crashing sounds. The icicles falling from the ceiling were like bombs, creating large pits in the ground. Song Jian dodged left and right. The icicles falling from such a height were as powerful as ordinary shells. A casual hit could cause the loss of three or four hundred Vitality Points. Song Jian leaped towards the side ice rocks, successfully avoiding several icy tornadoes, and hid in a big hole in the ice rock. It was the spot where the Ice Rock Naga had broken free earlier. Although the space was not big, it was more than enough for Song Jian to hide. The icicles fell for a whole thirty seconds, and the tornadoes swept across the cave for three full minutes. A five-person team would not have survived the countless tornadoes if they had not found a hiding place. The temperature in the entire cave suddenly dropped by more than ten degrees. The current temperature had reached minus seventy or eighty degrees Celsius. Ordinary players could not survive in such an environment. If a player with no Ice Resistance appeared here, they would be frozen into ice sculptures in no time. Even with Song Jians Ice Resistance, he could not remain unharmed in such an environment. At this point, red -1 symbols appeared above his head. Fortunately, they only appeared once every three to four seconds, giving Song Jian enough time to keep going. A layer of frost over a foot high had condensed on the ground, flowing like mist along the surface. As Song Jian jumped down from the ice rock, he immediately felt an icy chill piercing through his feet, accelerating the loss of his Vitality Points. I cant delay this any longer. I have to finish this quickly! Song Jian thought to himself as he rushed towards the Ice Rock Naga Boss. The Ice Rock Naga Boss had just finished its powerful attack and was in a weakened state. In addition, the frost on the ground was a kind of protection for it. Any living being exposed to such frost would be highly susceptible to being slowed and frozen. In such conditions, however, the Ice Rock Naga Boss could recover quickly. Once its weakened state ended, its Vitality could be restored to 15%. But when it saw Song Jian charging at it without any hindrance, the Ice Rock Naga Boss revealed a surprised expression. How could this be? How could this human have never been slowed or frozen since entering this place? A thought suddenly crossed the Bosss mind: Could it be that this human has been blessed by the Fire God and is now completely immune to freezing damage? Thats impossible. Why would the Fire God bless an ordinary human being? And the Fire God has already fallen, so it s not possible At that moment, Song Jian had already reached the weakened Ice Rock Naga Boss and swung his sword fiercely at its head. Just then, his Ring of the Fire God triggered the Wrath of the Fire God skill. A low roar rang throughout the cave, and a scorching flame accompanied Song Jians sword as it slashed down. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 356 - 356 Frost Shield Chapter 356: Frost Shield Translator: 549690339 | Wrath of the Fire God. The Eye of the Fire God, a built-in special effect, had a certain chance of being triggered, causing an additional three hundred points of fire damage to the target. Accompanied by this attack, a look of terror appeared in the eyes of the Frost Naga boss. Its body trembled as it fell into a helpless state, devoid of any power to resist. Boom! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly struck the Frost Naga boss. The weakened boss had blue-black scales that scattered all around. The sword left a foot-long wound on its body. Following this heavy strike, three hundred points of fire damage floated up from the top of the Frost Naga bosss head. 17/o150/o13/oii% The vitality points of the Frost Naga boss kept dropping until it managed to recover from its weakened state. By this time, its vitality points had fallen below 10%. Most importantly, after triggering the Wrath of the Fire God, the Frost Naga bosss resistance became increasingly weak, as if it had been frightened. About ten minutes later, the Frost Naga boss let out a stern cry and collapsed at Song Jians feet. Before it died, a relieved expression appeared in its eyes. In an instant, Song Jians level increased by one, reaching 18 at 8%. The substantial experience gain surprised Song Jian. Shortly after, with a plop sound, a large batch of Frost Crystals and a pile of equipment items fell from the Frost Naga boss. Thats some great luck. Just two more points on my luck stat and so many items drop. If I wait for the Abyss Curse to disappear and my luck stat returns to 5, wont even more equipment drop? Song Jian looked at the items glittering in various colors scattered on the ground, a delighted expression on his face. In the game, if you want to acquire precious equipment, you must kill bosses. Also, your own luck stat cant be too low. The players luck stat and will attribute are both hidden attributes that usually dont display, but if you have equipment that increases luck, theyll have a noticeable impact on the amount and quality of loot when killing monsters. Increasingly more players are starting to pay attention to the luck attribute. However, at this stage in the game, there are almost no equipment pieces that increase luck. For dungeons, the first time you clear them the drop rate is much higher. Subsequent times, the drop rate drops significantly. This is why Deputy Commander Sun spent over a week to enter the dungeon after discovering it. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is absurd. The Frost Crystals dropped by one boss are almost equivalent to all the ones I collected previously. After organizing the dropped items, Song Jian was stunned. The Frost Naga boss dropped items that were both plentiful and of extremely high quality. While clearing out the smaller creatures in the dungeon, he had only gathered a little over sixty Frost Crystals. But the Frost Naga boss had dropped over seventy Frost Crystals. It was almost too good to believe. Besides the Frost Crystals, the most valuable items were equipment and recipe blueprints. In front of Song Jian was a pair of light blue elegant boots. They appeared as though they were composed of blue scales. There were three Frost Crystals embedded in them, emitting a faint glow, making the boots beautiful beyond belief. There even appeared to be a chilly mist lingering around the boots. Frost Boots: Leather armor, Gold quality. Equipment level: 17, Defense: +45, Resistance: +20, Strength: +3, Agility: +5, Constitution: +5, Movement Speed: +10, Ice Resistance: +15. Comes with the skill C Frost Sprint, enhancing movement speed by 100% for 10 seconds. Cooldown time: 120 seconds. Upon activation of this skill, a Path of Frost 1 meter wide is created. Any target moving on it will have their movement speed reduced by 30%. Gold quality equipment! Ive got a piece of gold quality equipment! Song Jians eyes sparkled as he swiftly put on the boots. True to their gold quality, the defense and resistance provided by these boots were almost equivalent to half of Song Jians total defense and resistance. In other words, these boots were worth about half of Song Jians total defensive equipment. Moreover, the attribute points increased by these boots alone were thirteen, greatly enhancing Song Jians strength. The boots accompanying skill was also extremely useful, whether it was for chasing down or fleeing from enemies. The Path of Frost, besides being extremely flashy, also hindered enemies pursuit, making these boots top-notch Golden Boots. Even if someone was willing to offer thirty thousand Doomsday Coins for these boots, Song Jian would not part with them. The Fish Scale Boots were naturally retired and put into his inventory. Although the blue equipment had mediocre defense, it could still be invaluable under certain circumstances. Song Jian couldnt bear to sell it just yet. In addition to the Gold Quality boots, the Boss also dropped its shield, a Level- 15 Silver Quality item with excellent attributes. Frost Shield. Shield. Silver Quality level 15. Requirement: Strength 15. Defense: +35, Block Rate: +40%, Defensive Level: +2, Strength: +2, Agility: +3, Vitality Points: +200. Passive Skill: Chilling Touch. Theres a chance when receiving damage to reduce the attackers movement and attack speed by 20% and 30% respectively. The effect lasts for 5 seconds. Even though it maintained only a Silver Quality, the defensive rating and the unique passive skill of the shield made it as good as common Gold Quality shields. Apart from these two premium pieces of equipment, the boss also dropped five to six Blue Quality and seven to eight Green Quality Level-15 items. Half of them were Mage class equipment, two were healing class equipment, one was a two-handed long axe, and two were long knives. The Level-15 equipment is high-end at the current stage of the game, and the first tier of players are around this level. All this gear should sell at a good price. Besides the equipment, the Frost Naga Boss unsurprisingly dropped a recipe blueprint for alchemy potions, a Lesser Ice Resistance Potion. Consuming this potion grants 10 Ice Resistance for an hour. The potion could be used up to three times, meaning that each player could get thirty points of Ice Resistance, enough to venture into this part of the dungeon. As for whether they could withstand the bosss ultimate move, that would depend on whether they managed to find and hide in the cave formed by the surrounding ice rocks. To successfully raid the Frost Cave, besides the Holy Flame Pearl, teams would have to buy the Ice Resistance Potion. It was conceivable that selling Ice Resistance Potions alone would net Song Jian a large sum of Doomsday Coins. Without a second thought, Song Jian learned the formula. The main ingredient in the Ice Resistance Potion was Frost Crystals, which Song Jian had in abundance, so he had no worries about making the potion. After killing the boss, a light blue teleportation portal appeared in the middle of the frosty field. Song Jian smiled faintly, stepped into the gate, and his figure disappeared into the dungeon. Chapter 357: We Meet Again Chapter 357: We Meet Again Translator: 549690339 | Once Song Jian returned to the Safe House, he immediately opened the Alchemy Workbench and began to make the low-level Ice Resistance Potions. Due to the workbenchs effect bonus, each Ice Resistance Potions effect was significantly increased, with the minimum increase being two points of Ice Resistance, and some even reaching a five-point increase. It took more than three full hours to use up all the Frost Crystal Cores, and placed before Song Jian were more than a hundred bottles of potions shimmering with a pale blue light. Having made so many potions, Song Jians Alchemy skill directly increased to level three, with his success rate jumping to 15%. Paired with the effects of the Alchemy Workbench, Song Jian rarely encountered any failures in his potion-making now. With the low-level Ice Resistance Potions completed, Song Jian prepared to batch them out to the auction house, when, at that moment, his steward George suddenly walked in and said, Master, we can start the territory expansion campaign now. A ten-meter territory is very cramped, making it impossible to construct many buildings! I can expand my territory again? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, a smile beginning to form C he knew that the opportunity to expand territory was only available once a month, so he needed to make good use of it. The larger the territory, the more NPCs would be attracted. For now, Song Jian only had a ten-meter territory, attracting just some ordinary construction workers and helpers, with no Followers worth recruiting. Once he expanded his territory to a certain extent, however, he might be able to find talents such as Dr. Ebsiting willing to follow him. Begin! Launch the territory expansion campaign! Opening the territory interface, Song Jian started the campaign directly. Quickly, a grand horn resounded in the sky above Song Jians territory, and a red light emanated from his Manor Castle, gradually spreading outward. All the NPCs touched by the red light became excited and agitated. Even Alex opened his eyes, waving his branches and roaring angrily. He wished he could leave the Spirit Field and go straight to the front lines of expansion. Watching the red light slowly expanding outward, Song Jian asked, George, how much will our territory increase this time? My Lord, our territory can expand an additional fifty meters outward this time! George replied respectfully. Fifty meters? Song Jian was surprised, having originally expected only another ten meters. He did not expect that the second expansion would already increase several times. Yes, my lord. If this expansion is successful, our territory will reach 300 meters during our next expansion! George continued. After estimating the pace of expansion, Song Jian realized that it wouldnt take long for his territory to cover the entire Camel Square and the beginner areas. By that time, he would likely begin to encroach on other players Safe Houses, leading to inevitable conflicts between players. I must strengthen my power quickly! Song Jian thought to himself. Opening the Safe Houses attribute interface, Song Jian looked at the properties of the Blood Pool. The power of his level 3 Blood Pool has become pronounced, and the level 15 Blood Wolves were powerful enough to fight on par with Elite level monsters. He was eager to see what kind of Blood Slaves the pool could produce once it reached level 4. Soon, the red light circle started to expand outward from Song Jians territory. Wherever it went, it seemed like a huge hand erasing all buildings on the ground, leaving behind only a stretch of lush green grass. A few residential buildings suddenly disappeared, and new players who were searching within appeared on the grass with a confused expression. Some even held food and drinks they had just found. When the red light circle had expanded to cover fifty meters, it disappeared entirely, and a resonant trumpet call echoed throughout the city. This is a glorious victory! An excited and emotional voice echoed over Song Jians territory, low and majestic, seemingly belonging to a middle-aged man. Praise the God of War! Steward George respectfully gestured a symbol on his chest and whispered. Song Jian smiled faintly. In the game, everything related to war was governed by the God of War. Opening the territory interface, Song Jian noticed several players Safe Houses less than ten meters away from the edge of his territory. It seemed the next expansion campaign would bring him into conflict with other players. However, those Safe Houses were all level 2 and posed no real threat. If they yielded willingly at that time, there would be no problem. But if they refused, Song Jian would not show mercy either and would completely destroy their Safe Houses. Just then, a dragons roar suddenly resounded in Song Jians ears. Having opened his pet space, he found that the Black Dragon had indeed awakened, and its level had been raised to 15. Immediately, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon. Now over three meters long and more than 1.7 meters high, it held its head high enough to lick Song Jians cheek if it wanted to. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Heavier scales now covered the Black Dragon, and a bone spur similar to a mace coalesced at the end of its long tail. As it swung gently, sharp bursts of air followed, emitting a sense of oppressive power. Not bad, not bad. In a short time, I might be able to ride it in flight. Song Jian chuckled. At that moment, he remembered he had one Pet equipment left in his inventory that required a level-15 pet to ride. Now that the Black Dragon was level 15, it could naturally wear the equipment. Putting the Spider Spear Armor on the Black Dragon cub, it was immediately enveloped in silver light-emitting armor. White patterns on the armors surface appeared, looking like the gathered legs of eight spiders. The awakening of the Black Dragon further boosted Song Jians strength. Now, even against a level 20 elite boss, he had the confidence to slay it. Just then, an NPC guard walked in, saluted Song Jian, and said, Great Lord, a lady wishes to see you. She says she comes concerning the Demon of the Abyss. The Demon of the Abyss? Song Jian was taken aback. The Demon of the Abyss had supposedly been sealed away. There was still more than a month left before it was unsealed. Could it be that something had gone wrong? Please let the lady in, Song Jian nodded. Shortly after, a female Priest holding a golden Codex in her left hand and a Magic Staff in her right walked in, giving Song Jian a slight smile. Gods favored, we meet again. Chapter 358: Light Strike Chapter 358: Light Strike Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian glanced at the Priestess, saying with a hint of helplessness, It is indeed you. Didnt you seal the Abyssal Demon? Could it be that the seal was broken? The priestess shook her head slightly, The seal hasnt been broken, but I feel a mysterious power that seems to want to break the Demons seal. If they succeed, it will definitely cause a huge disaster! How does this concern me? Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, petting the Black Dragon cubs head as he spoke. The Abyssal Demon was only a fifteenth-level elite boss. Forget that Song Jian was already at the eighteenth level, even his pet, the Black Dragon cub, wouldnt necessarily view a fifteenth-level elite boss highly. If the Abyssal Demon really dared to appear in front of him, Song Jian would undoubtedly make it wish for death. After all, he was still suffering from the Abyss Curse, which reduced his luck by three points. The Abyssal Demon is currently extremely weak, and therefore its capabilities have dropped dramatically. Once it breaks free from the seals restraint, it will quickly recover its strength. Even if it only regains a little bit of its power, reaching the first order of Demon Lord, it will definitely seek revenge. The priestess said with a smile. First Order Demon Lord? Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart upon hearing the term. It didnt sound like a good sign. Yes, typically at the thirtieth level, one can challenge those with the first order strength, and once successful, they undergo a substantial change in power, the priestess explained. Just like you? You now also possess first order strength, right? Song Jian suddenly asked. When the priestess made her debut, she was able to eliminate hundreds of monsters that possessed the bloodline of the demon with a single blow. Such fearsome power left a deep impression on Song Jian. Yes, I already possess first order strength! said the priestess candidly. Well then, what do you need me to do this time? Song Jian sounded a little helpless. Even if he had an additional months time, he wouldnt be able to level up to the thirtieth level. His only hope now was the priestess standing in front of him. Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Cecilia Roland. Im a first order Dawn Priestess. You can refer to me as Priest Roland, or simply as Cecil. The priestess smiled, curtseying to Song Jian as she said this. Nice to meet you, Im Song Jian. He nodded slightly in return. Alright then, lets get down to business. Priestess Cecilia smiled and said, To break the seal of the Abyssal Demon, the Book of the Abyss must be used. The minions of the Abyssal Demon will surely do everything in their power to acquire the Book of the Abyss. You must stop them! The Book of the Abyss? What is that? Where can I find it? Song Jian frowned and asked. The Book of the Abyss is hidden within the Blood Demon Cave. You must get there first and secure the Book of the Abyss. As long as you can bring the Book of the Abyss to me, I will be able to use it to completely kill the Abyssal Demon, preventing it from ever regenerating! Priestess Cecilia said softly. But I dont even know where the Blood Demon Cave is! Song Jian was a bit frustrated. He was certain that there was no such place as the Blood Demon Cave within Doomsday City. As expected, Priestess Cecilia said, The Blood Demon Cave isnt in this abandoned city. To get there, you must first go to the Silver Moon Commerce. Find someone who manages the place and they will arrange for you to enter the Blood Demon Cave. Silver Moon Commerce, manager? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, muttering to himself, This sounds strangely familiar, it cant be Annie, can it? I wish I could help you, but as you know, with my current ability, I cannot leave this city. Song Jian shrugged and stated. Outside Doomsday City, layers of thick black fog prevent those within from leaving. As soon as Song Jian gets close to the black fog on the outskirts of the city, he feels a shudder through his body, indicating there must be something threatening his life within the fog. According to the NPC, there were indeed monsters hidden within the black fog outside Doomsday City, blocking anyone who wanted to leave. To leave the city, a Transmission Array is required. However, even in other cities, the construction of the Transmission Array would be a strategic project, and the materials needed for its construction were singulated items that couldnt be purchased even if one wanted to. Therefore, Song Jian currently doesnt have the ability to leave this city. I can help to open a teleportation gate for you to leave here. After youve completed the task, you will naturally be able to return here easily. Priestess Cecilia said with a smile. Lastly, one last question. Song Jian raised a finger and asked, Whatre the benefits for me if I accomplish this task? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Isnt keeping your life the biggest benefit? Priestess Cecilias expression darkened a little and she answered in displeasure. Well, in reality, I dont have a pressing need to kill the Abyssal Demon. As you know, our divine followers can rapidly improve our strength. Maybe by the time the Abyssal Demon finds me, I will already have the power to protect myself. said Song Jian with a relaxed expression. Indeed, greed is mankinds greatest sin! Cecilia looked at Song Jian with a serious face and said, You divine followers will surely be destroyed by your own greed! Song Jian shrugged and stayed silent, just looking at the priestess. Finally, the priestess opened her mouth and said, Alright, if you can complete this task, then I will teach you a skill of the Dawn Knights. A skill of the Dawn Knights? A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face. Sacred Parry is a skill of the Dawn Knights, which is Song Jians lifesaver. It can even resist and counter a bosses special move. Gaining another skill of the Dawn Knights would definitely elevate Song Jians power significantly. Great, just ensure that I can use the skill you are teaching! Song Jian suddenly spoke, a light bulb going off in his head. After all, knights abilities could not necessarily be used by Sword Controllers. For example, skills involving a shields use, given to Song Jian, he will not be able to use them. Of course, its one you will be able to use. Its a sword technique. You could take an early look. Priestess Cecilia generously showed the technique to Song Jian. Now that shed made her decision, Cecilia was not going to be stingy. She told Song Jian, If you agree, I can give you the technique in advance. Light Strike? The power of this technique is amazing! Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. He nodded his head repeatedly, I accept the task. Ill handle it and ensure it will be completed successfully. System: Player accepts the first part of the Serial Quest, Delivering a Letter; Quest content: On behalf of priestess Cecilia, deliver the letter to Annie, the Manager of Silver Moon Commerce; Quest Reward: too points increase in intimacy with Priestess Cecilia; System: Priestess Cecilia has taught you the sword technique Light Strike., you have fully mastered the technique, and the current level of the technique is one. Chapter 359: City of Hymns Chapter 359: City of Hymns Translator: 549690339 Light Strike, Level 1, Skill Effect: Performs a Holy attribute attack on targets within to meters range, dealing (500 150% * self damage) Holy damage and an additional 200% damage to Shadow attribute creatures. The skill is instant and has a cooldown of 5 minutes; Skill consumption: 10 Spirit Points, equipment requirement: Sword-type weapon. Light Strike is a simple and powerful skill that deals high damage within a 10-meter range, which is already considered a semi-long-range attack. With Song Jians current damage, a single attack can deal more than 650 points of damage an amount that none of his other skills, even if all his Sword Silk attacks were concentrated on a single target, could reach. Furthermore, if the target is a creature with the Shadow attribute, such as the Abyssal Demons encountered before, then the damage dealt would exceed 1,200 points. Even ordinary Shadow attribute creatures could be killed in one hit, making Light Strike a very straightforward skill. The only drawback is its 5-minute cooldown time, making it slow to increase proficiency. However, Song Jian wouldnt consider these drawbacks right now, as he hasnt truly obtained the skill. He must complete the mission before he can officially acquire Light Strike. After receiving the Light Strike skill, Song Jian became enthusiastic about the task. The priest, Cecilia, didnt find this weird, as in her impression, the Gods chosen ones were always chasing benefits. Take this letter and find Annie from Silver Moon Commerce. She has a way to get you into the Blood Demon Cave. Once youre there, you must be careful If you die inside the cave, your body will be parasitized by the demonic creatures inside, and your soul will be trapped there forever! Cecilia Priest handed Song Jian a letter with a serious expression. Song Jian nodded, sensing that the mission might not be as easy as he thought. After taking the letter, he placed it into his inventory. Cecilia Priest began chanting spells as her golden Codex flipped through its pages without wind. Once it stopped, a golden glowing Teleportation Gate appeared in front of Song Jian. You only have thirty seconds to enter the Teleportation Gate. Hurry up; this type of Space-Breaking Array consumes a lot of my energy! Cecilia Priests face showed a hint of exhaustion. Song Jian didnt hesitate and stepped into the Teleportation Gate, disappearing from sight. After Song Jian vanished, the Teleportation Gate disintegrated. Cecilia Priest looked at the traces of the Gate left on the floor and sighed deeply. A severe dizziness forced Song Jian to close his eyes, feeling as if he were falling into a bottomless abyss. Even the furious roars and howls of monsters reached his ears, making him tremble with fear unsure whether it was an illusion or reality. Soon, Song Jian felt solid ground under his feet. As he stumbled forward and opened his eyes, he found himself already in a new city, standing right in front of the citys central Transmission Array. A short Goblin waved its arms and shouted at Song Jian, Dont stand in front of the Transmission Array! Hurry up and leave the area marked by the yellow line! Song Jian looked down and saw an obvious yellow circle with a diameter of about three meters surrounding the Transmission Array. With a faint smile, Song Jian stepped away from the Transmission Array. The Goblin guarding the Array muttered under his breath, Country bumpkin! as it shifted its attention elsewhere. System: You have discovered a new city, City of Hymns (Level 4), and gained 3000 experience points. City of Hymns? Sounds similar to the City of Holy Light! thought Song Jian. The architecture of the city resembled medieval European style, and so did the peoples clothing. He occasionally saw mercenaries clad in armor and wielding weapons passing by him. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There are players here too? Song Jian, in disbelief, saw three players with obvious foreign features coming out of a tavern, loudly discussing a concert by a celebrity from the real world. The surrounding people seemed indifferent to their loud chatter, quickly avoiding them. It seems there are more players in this game than I thought, Song Jian felt a heavy weight on his chest. Such a large number of people entering the game and gaining extraordinary powers would definitely impact the real world. Song Jian initially thought this impact would be limited to Coastal City, but it turned out that it encompassed the entire world. The entire world is beginning to change, Song Jian whispered to himself. Just then, a carriage stopped in front of Song Jian. A man in his fifties or sixties sat in the drivers seat, sat up straight, and politely asked Song Jian, Sir, do you need carriage service? I can take you anywhere in the City of Hymns! Do you know how to get to Silver Moon Commerce? Song Jian asked with a smile. Of course! Silver Moon Commerce is the largest commerce company in the City of Hymns! Their residence is in District C, about five kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes by carriage. The old man said proudly, I grew up in the City of Hymns, and I know every road here like the back of my hand. I will get you to your destination as quickly as possible. Alright, take me to Silver Moon Commerce. How much does it cost? Song Jian climbed into the carriage. Just three Doomsday Coins, distinguished sir! The old man seemed pleased to have gained a customer, smiling brightly. Let s go, Song Jian nodded and closed the carriage door. The carriage sped along the wide streets. Looking out of the window, Song Jian saw many players rushing through the city. Most were between levels 10 and 15, similar to those in Doomsday City. However, players who entered this city were obviously luckier than those who entered Doomsday City. Here, there were no monsters, and they didnt have to experience the dreadful phase of having their lives on the line when they first entered the game. Twenty minutes later, the carriage stopped in front of a shop C the quarters of Silver Moon Commerce. Silver Moon Commerces shop was very luxurious, occupying the best location on the entire street. It had five floors and was one of the tallest buildings in the city. Standing at the entrance of the shop, Song Jian saw many players coming in and out, purchasing large quantities of items. Several attendants stood at the door, welcoming every visitor warmly. As Song Jian walked towards the shop, he unexpectedly received a joyous system notification; System: Congratulations to the Hammer of Thor Alliance for being the first team to clear the hard mode of the Bloody Sewers dungeon. All players in the team receive 10,000 experience points and 500 Doomsday Coins. A hard mode dungeon? Song Jian was shocked, not expecting that the strength of players in this city was still underestimated. They could even clear hard mode dungeons while, in Doomsday City, none of the teams could even clear the normal mode dungeons most accomplished only the easy mode dungeons. 1 have to speed up my progress, Song Jian thought. Chapter 360: Why Didn’t You Say So Earlier Chapter 360: Why Didnt You Say So Earlier Translator: 549690339 | Instances inside the game are divided into four levels of difficulty: simple, ordinary, difficult, and real; And there are level restrictions for entering the instances. If you surpass a certain level, you cannot enter that specific instance. For example, if a player surpasses level 18, they can no longer enter Frost Cave Secret Realm. And when one first starts to conquer an instance, they have to start from the simple difficulty level. Only after successfully clearing it, they can choose the ordinary difficulty level, followed by the difficult one. After conquering the difficult level of the instance, one can enter the real difficulty level. It is said that once you successfully clear the instance at real difficulty level, the instance will no longer reappear. However, Song Jian has not heard of any instance at the real difficulty level being successfully cleared; In Doomsday City, not even a single player has cleared an instance at the difficult level. But as soon as he entered the City of Hymns, Song Jian learned that a player here, who was surprisingly from the Hammer of Thor Alliance, had successfully cleared an instance at the difficult level. Regardless of what level the instance was, being able to successfully clear one at the difficult level speaks volumes about the players strength. This system announcement made the players on the street suddenly excited, with many players even cheering aloud, reveling in the shared glory. This is a good way to enhance the reputation of an alliance! Song Jian thought to himself as he observed the players on the street. Only clearing an instance at the difficult level will give you this kind of system announcement, which is similar to appearing on TV. Simple and ordinary difficulty levels cannot receive this kind of opportunity. All players are unwilling to join a small guild, they all want to join a top-tier large guild. And one of the most important indicators of a guilds strength is the number of instances the guild has cleared. A guild that appears in such a system announcement will undoubtedly leave a deep impression on the players. Hammer of Thor, Ill remember the name of this alliance! Song Jian silently muttered to himself as he headed toward Silver Moon Commerce; He also had plans to create an alliance, but with his current strength, he could only establish a third-tier small alliance at the most. Even though being the first on the level glory list could attract many players to join, true experts dont place much importance on the level glory list. If he wishes to establish a first-rate guild, Song Jian currently doesnt have the wherewithal to accomplish this. There will be such a day! Song Jian glanced at the system announcement and continued his way to Silver Moon Commerce, in the first floor reception hall of Silver Moon Commerce, it was densely packed with people. It was like a mini-market, and all the transactions here targeted professionals. Equipment, weapons, potions, engineering items, magic scrolls and so forth, everything was available here. More than a dozen service personnel were constantly weaving their way through the crowd, guiding customers to the products they required; Shops and auction houses have differences. Auction houses require paying an expensive fee, therefore only scarce or high-value items can appear in the auction house. Shops are much simpler. Loads of players would rather spend a lot of time selecting items in shops than become a big spender in an auction house; -Respected god-chosen one, is there anything you need assistance with? Caisy would be happy to assist you! A decent and beautiful young girl walked up beside Song Jian, gave a slight bow and asked. Im here to see Annie. 1 wonder if shes in the shop? Song Jian asked. The Silver Moon Commerce couldnt possibly have only one manager, so he wasnt sure if Annie would be in this particular shop. However, since the Priest sent him to this city, the odds of Annie being at this shop were high; -May I ask what the reason of your visit to Annie might be? The young girl hesitated and asked in a soft voice. Cecilia Priest sent me, I have a letter to personally deliver to her! Song Jian said. Please wait a moment, I will notify Annie immediately! Caisy walked to a counter and murmured a few words. Very soon, the staff at the counter reported the situation to Annie via a communication crystal. After waiting for a few minutes, Caisy hurried back to Song Jian. I apologize for keeping you waiting. Annie is awaiting you in the conference room on the third floor, you can go right in. Caisy, pointing towards a nearby spiral staircase, said. Thank you very much. Song Jian nodded and headed towards the staircase; On reaching the third floor, Song Jian saw two level 6o warriors, dressed in plate armor, holding big swords, standing still at the stairwell. They looked like two statues, motionless. But Song Jian could feel a heavy oppressive vibe from them. Second-tier warriors! Song Jian looked at the heads of the two warriors and was taken aback; At level 30, after passing the assessment, one can reach the first-tier level. At level 6o, after passing the assessment, one is second-tier? Song Jian thought to himself. Seeing Song Jian ascend the stairs, the two warriors gave him a knightly salute, then led him to a room, opened the heavy wooden door, and gestured for him to enter; In the luxurious, spacious conference room, a woman who looked to be in her thirties, sat at a desk, her gaze piercing as she looked at Song Jian. -Youre the messenger from Cecilia Priest? Annie, with her low pitched voice, seemed a bit stern, completely different from their previous conversation. Yes, this is the letter from Cecilia Priest meant for you. Song Jian pulled out the letter from his package and handed it to Annie. Sit. Annie casually motioned towards a nearby chair, took the letter, and began reading it immediately, paying no mind to Song Jian; System: You have completed the first part of the chain task, intimacy with Cecilia Priest increases by too points; Song Jian didnt pay much attention to the system prompt. Instead, he sat on the chair opposite to Annie and stared at her. He couldnt connect the flirtatious, even seductive, voice he previously heard over the phone with the woman in front of him. It seems women do indeed have multiple faces. Song Jian thought to himself. -Blood Demon Cave? Not just any tom, dick, or harry can enter that place. Has Cecilia lost her mind, letting an 18-level god-chosen one go in there? Annie furrowed her brows, looked up at Song Jian as if she didnt believe him, and muttered to herself. Whats your name? Annie asked sternly, giving Song Jian the impression of an interviewer conducting an examination, sizing him up and down, studying him. My name is Song Jian. 1 think weve spoken over the phone before, and even conducted a transaction, Tai Chi Sword Skill, do you remember it? Song Jian calmly answered, an affable smile on his face. You, you are Annie immediately stood up, her face full of disbelief, This, this sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why didnt you say so sooner? Annies voice softened, a wistful expression on her face as she looked at Song Jian, you made my emotions all over the place Chapter 361: The Task Worth One Million Doomsday Coins Chapter 361: The Task Worth One Million Doomsday Coins Translator: 549690339 | Just moments earlier she had an air of a powerful woman, yet now she had turned into a gently sensitive woman overnight, this allowed Song Jian to gain a deeper understanding of Annies capabilities in managing her responsibilities; How could you accept such a challenging task! Annie furrowed her brows, speaking in a low voice, The Blood Demon Cave is not easily accessible, theres a myriad of creatures inside, utterly dangerous. They are all at a minimum level of 20, elite level of monsters, and it is rumored that there are even stronger Elite Level bosses, even possibly a leader-level Boss. Over a dozen other teams have ventured to conquer it, but none have returned. And the adventurers that have died withincould be well over hundreds already Level 20? It seems like this is a Fourth-Level Secret Realm. Song Jian slightly tilted his brows, shrugged a little and said, Theres not much I could do, do you remember the Heart of the Demon you asked for last time? In order to obtain it, I clashed with a demon from the Abyss. Without the Book of the Abyss, I wouldnt be able to completely kill the demon, and the Book of the Abyss is within the Blood Demon Cave Song Jian said, shrugging lightly. Annie was at a loss of words, evidently, the problem traced back to her initially. After a while, Annie nodded her head and spoke: Alright, if you are determined to enter the Blood Demon Cave, I will do my best to help you. This is a map of City of Hymns and its surrounding areas; consider it a welcome gift. Annie handed over a parchment to Song Jian, after he opened it, he saw that it closely resembled the map of Doomsday City. It marked uncannily all the sites within the City of Hymns, even the secret entrances to some hidden places within the city; Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the scope of this map was much larger than that of Doomsday City, the surrounding locations for hunts, mountains, lakes, even the places where wild Bosses appear, were very clearly marked; This was the most detailed version of City of Hymns map. Most players had a simplified version. To get a map like this one, it would cost at least five thousand Doomsday Coins. Thank you for your help, Ill be taking off now and will try to finish this task as quickly as possible. Song Jian identified the location of the Blood Demon Cave, nodded his head, stored the map in his inventory, and got ready to leave. Ahem, in fact, the reason why Cecilia Priest directed you to me first was not to simply guide you to the location of the Blood Demon Cave, but mostly to amplify your power! Annie immediately stopped Song Jian from leaving and explained. Amplify my power? How would I do that? Song Jian asked curiously. The Silver Moon Commerce has its own armed forces, and amongst them, the finest force is a defense power named Dawns Song. You can employ the warriors of Dawns Song based on your level of intimacy with Silver Moon Commerce. Only with their assistance, you alone could possibly complete this task! Annie spoke softly: The existence of Dawns Song is itself a secret within the Silver Moon Commerce, with only a few managers aware of it. Fortunately, I happen to be one of them. Dawns Song? Does it have anything to do with Cecilia, the Dawn Officer? Song Jian wondered internally, but these didnt concern him whatsoever. How can I hire warriors from Dawns Song? You have three days to increase your intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce. If you reach Friendly, you can employ a level 15 elite from Dawns Song. Should you reach Respected, you can employ a level 20 elite. If you reach Revered, you can employ two level 25 elites. If you reach Exalted, you can hire three level 25 elites! So my current relationship with Silver Moon Commerce is Song Jian checked his system profile and noticed that even though he was a VIP member of Silver Moon Commerce, his relationship with them was at Neutral, however it was near to Friendly. Now, I cant even hire a level 15 elite warrior. Song Jian said with a slight frown. If there is an option to hire warriors from Dawns Song within the mission, then it would definitely help with the mission. Song Jian must try his best to gain the aid of Silver Moon Commerce. Otherwise, he would be risking his life by entering the Fourth-level Secret Realm all alone. So what am I supposed to do now? Is there any way to quickly increase my intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce? Song Jian asked. You have three days. There are many ways to increase your intimacy level, such as trading with Silver Moon Commerce, completing the tasks theyve given, manufacturing goods to sell at Silver Moon Commerce, and so on! Annie squinted, with a huge smile on her face: However, these generic methods only improve intimacy little by little. In three days, you may reach Respected at most. Its almost impossible to get Revered or Exalted! If its just Respected, I could only hire a level 20 elite from Dawns Song. Within a territory where the lowest monster level is 20, the help you could provide is quite limited. Is that so Song Jian furrowed his brows, contemplating in his mind whether he could clear the Blood Demon Cave instance with a level 15 Black Dragon Hatchling and a level 20 Elite Level Mercenary by his side. Of course, you can also hire professionals to safeguard you into the Blood Demon Cave, but Im sure youre aware, the Blood Demon Cave is considered forbidden territory within the City of Hymns. For now, Im afraid no team would be willing to accept your hiring mission. Annie glanced at Song Jian, sporting a cheerful look on her face. Do you have a way to quickly increase my intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce? All of a sudden, Song Jian asked Annie look. Keke, I knew you couldnt truck me! Annie giggled, giving Song Jian a flirtatious glance Considering our relationship, I naturally want to help you to the best of my ability. I do happen to have a task that can quickly increase your intimacy level with Silver Moon Commerce in a short period of time. Are you interested? What task? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, asking curiously. I have in my hands a first level business, but its on the verge of bankruptcy because of mismanagement. If you manage to resurrect this business within three days and achieve a turnover of one million Doomsday Coins, your affinity level with Silver Moon Commerce would definitely reach Exalted level! Annie stared at Song Jian, a strange sparkle in her eyes, with a look full of expectations on her face. Three days, one million? Song Jian stupefied, said, How is that possible? Are you kidding me? This is the only way you can quickly improve your intimacy level. If you refuse, then it would mean you only rely on accomplishing tasks given by Silver Moon Commerce! Annie pouted, with a look of helplessness on her face. Where does the goods for sale in the shop come from? Song Jian hesitated for a long time before abruptly asking. Regular items will be supplied by Central Goods Supply, youll only get commission. Although, since its part of the task, your commission will be converted into intimacy points. If they are your handcrafted items, well provide you with unlimited raw materials, but the price needs to be split 80/20, we get 80, you get 20. Of course, a generous amount of intimacy points will be presented to you as compensation. We can provide as many non-regulated materials as per your needs. What do you say? Annie laid out all the terms in one breath, smiling softly as she looked at Song Jian. I see, I need to consider it. Song Jian lowered his head, silently made some calculations in his mind and very swiftly arrived at a decision: If I get to have the final say on the shops operation, Ill accept this task. Chapter 362: Starfire Shop Chapter 362: Starfire Shop Translator: 549690339 | Since Im delegating this shop to you, you are now the person in charge. Moreover, if its a success, this shop can even be sold to you at a low price! said Annie, laughing; What! How could that be? Song Jian was surprised. Shops in the game werent easy to acquire at all. Song Jian might have seized a dwarf lords blacksmiths shop in Doomsday City but comparing Doomsday City to the City of Hymns was like apples to oranges. If were talking about value, the most remote property in the City of Hymns is worth at least one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. As for the area where Silver Moon Commerce is located, without millions, or even tens of millions of Doomsday Coins, it cant be purchased. As for Doomsday City, as long as you have the ability, you can claim as much land as you want, and no one cares as long as you can hold it. Moreover, no one would ever want to spend even a single Doomsday Coin to invest in property there because it theres no investment value; Annie presented the location of the shop to Song Jian; even though it was quite a distance from Silver Moon Commerce in area C, it could still be considered a bustling area, worth at least three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. Even if nothing was done in such a shop and it was just leased out, it could still generate a monthly income of at least twenty thousand. If Song Jian owned this property, he would never sell it under any circumstances. As long as you complete the task and cultivate a worship-level intimacy with Silver Moon Commerce, you can transfer this shop to your name for just one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, said Annie with a smile on her face. Song Jian was silent for a moment. Suddenly, a grin appeared on his face, and he said, It seems that the difficulty of this task should be harder than I expected. The task of achieving one million sales volume isnt just due to the products, right? Annie, can you be more specific about whats inside this task? The tasks within the game always follow one principle: the greater the difficulty, the more significant the reward. A sales volume of one million is quite difficult. If the task reward was just reaching a worship-level with Silver Moon Commerce and employing three level twenty elite Dawn Warriors, the task difficulty and the rewards would just about match. But if the reward also added the transfer of a shop at a low price, its clear that the task reward far exceeds the task difficulty. In the City of Hymns, there isnt just one commerce guild. There are more than a dozen large and small, but those who can compete with our Silver Moon Commerce are only the SunFire Commerce from area B. That shop was our attempt to penetrate area B but has been severely suppressed by them! After hesitating for a moment, Annie said, In the past week, the turnover of this shop is Annie looked at Song Jian and showed a helpless expression as she said Zero! What, zero turnover in a week? Not a single item sold? Song Jian was a bit incredulous. What do you think? The power of Sunfire Commerce isnt much less than Silver Moon Commerce. What we have, they also have. They are currently using their resources to suppress us. Even if they have to sell at a loss, selling all the items we have at 10% less than our price, they dont hesitate, and this week alone, they have lost at least fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, Annie said with a helpless look in her eyes. I advocated for this attempt, and if it fails, I will definitely be the scapegoat and might be kicked out of the commerce guilds management team. For now, I can only pin my hopes on you, Annie said, looking at Song Jian with a hopeful expression. You have more confidence in me than I do in myself! Song Jian said somewhat helplessly. I am just one person, but you mentioned Sunfire Commerce. They are a huge power. How can I possibly compete with them? Because you can bring out so many Level 15 silver top-tier equipment! Annie spoke loudly. Even the Sunfire Commerce cant bring out equipment like that to sell. Top-tier equipment is too rare, and the good ones are kept for personal use first. The ones for sale are of lesser quality and attributes. If you can bring out a few more items like that, then a comeback isnt unimaginable So youre after the items in my pocket Song Jian was left speechless. Top-tier equipment has to be dropped by a boss; Song Jian couldn t possibly hunt bosses all day long. Besides, this method is like trying to put out a cart fire with a cup of water. How could it possibly increase the sales volume from zero to one million in three days? Forget it, let me think of a plan, said Song Jian, pondering a bit before nodding in agreement; Does that mean you agree? asked Annie, her face lighting up with excitement. Agreed. System: The player accepts the second part of the serial task, Saving the Failing Shop. Task details: The player becomes the manager of Starfire Shop and must increase the turnover to one million Doomsday Coins within three days. Task reward: achieving a worship-level relationship with Silver Moon Commerce; buying full ownership of the shop for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins; Very well. As of tomorrow, this Starfire Shop will be attached to your name, Annie nodded, saying, Additionally, Ill send someone to help you. Let her know if you need anything. After Annie finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and a woman with golden hair and green eyes walked in from the entrance. This woman wore a fiery red luxurious dress, translucent at the hem which lay on the bright carpet. Her golden hair curled like waves, her pair of blue eyes as glittering as precious gems and her exquisite face always adorned with a tranquil and charming smile. This is my capable assistant, Vera. Starting from today, she will temporarily be your assistant, helping you manage Starfire Shop. Annie said, Vera, this is Song Jian. From today, you will be his assistant. You have to cooperate with him and do your job well, understand? sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, manager. I will definitely not let Mr. Song Jian down. Then, Annie turned to Song Jian with a smile, Song Jian, Vera is very familiar with the operations of our commerce guild, and shes smart and competent. If you need anything, just let her do it for you. But remember, dont bully her, okay? System: The player triggers the NPC management system, opening the NPC management interface for the player to manage their subordinates. The NPC management system and follower system belong to two completely separate systems. The NPC management system is more focused on business development, whereas the follower system is more focused on combat; Song Jian nodded and opened the NPC management interface directly. In the interface, both the attributes of the Starfire Shop and Veras attributes appeared; Starfire Shop is just a Level one shop, where only nine different products can be displayed. In the shop, simple level 5 and level 10 white-quality equipment was displayed, making the place look shabby. Also, the shop funds were only an abysmal one hundred and ten Doomsday Coins; After briefly understanding the Starfire Shop, Song Jian then turned his attention to Veras attribute interface; Chapter 363: Making New Products Chapter 363: Making New Products Translator: 549690339 Vera (Song Jians Business Assistant), Gender: Female, Level: 20; Age: 19, Loyalty: 60/100, Charm: 91/100, Physique: 73/100, Wisdom: 98/100, Vitality Points: 3200/3200 This business assistant Vera has attributes with 100 as the maximum value, Charm 91 and Wisdom 98, which are already extremely high. It must have taken a lot of determination for Annie, the manager, to let Vera become her own assistant. This is also because the completion of Song Jians task is closely related to her otherwise it would be impossible to arrange Vera to help Song Jian. After accepting the mission, Song Jian, along with Vera, quickly appeared in front of the Starfire Shop. This shop only has one floor but covers a very wide area. After all, it is a bridgehead of Silver Moon Commerce. If it were too shabby, it would be embarrassing. For Silver Moon Commerce, this is just an attempt. Even if they fail, it will not hurt their foundation. However, for Annie, the manager, this is an extremely important strategic layout in business. If she fails, she might not even be able to keep her position as manager. At this moment, the door of Starfire Shop is wide open, and there is no one coming in or out. There is not even a single service staff member in the shop. Vera, why is there not even one service staff member? No matter how bad the business is, it cant be like this! Song Jian frowned and said. I think, maybe Silver Moon Commerce is going to give up on this place. Vera said somewhat helplessly: This is Area B, the stronghold of Sunnyfire Shop. If I were the manager of Sunnyfire Shop, I would also do everything I could to make this shop fail. Lord Song Jian, I believe you have accepted an impossible mission! Vera looked at Song Jian and whispered. Just then, a frivolous whistle came from across the street. A mans voice sounded behind Song Jian: Haha, let me see, isnt this Miss Vera? Why would you appear here? Let me guess, are you planning to close down this shop? Song Jian turned around and saw that there was actually a shop across the street, and it was a second-level shop. A well-dressed man was standing at the entrance, looking mockingly at Song Jian and Vera. Thats a Sunnyfire Shop, and that man is called Kagura C the manager of the shop. This shop was opened the day after Starfire Shop first appeared, with the sole purpose of crushing Starfire! Vera whispered in Song Jians ear. Vera, are you interested in helping me out? Annie is about to go under, so following her will not do you any good. Kagura laughed and looked at Vera with greedy eyes. Vera, it looks like youll be the manager of Starfire Shop for a while. Song Jian glanced at Kagura and didnt take him seriously. He pulled out some equipment from his inventory and handed it to Vera: Put these equipment up for sale first, Ill figure out howto get more items to sell in the future. A silver top-quality shield? Vera covered her mouth, her face showing an amazed expression. The equipment that Song Jian took out were obtained in the Frost Cave. Among them, the Frost Shield was a superior silver shield, and other equipment were level 15 blue- and green-quality. These items were almost impossible to find on the market, but Song Jian had no problem using them to bolster the reputation of Starfire Shop. Alright, master! Veras face was full of delight as she accepted the items and turned towards the shop. Kaguras face became ugly, staring at Song Jian for a moment, and snorted: Hmph, a desperate struggle! Starfire was about to be given up by Silver Moon Commerce. In this commercial battle, Kagura could be said to have already secured victory. But now, the other party seemed to be unwilling to admit defeat. Just relying on a few top-quality gears to turn the situation around is wishful thinking. Lets see what you can sell after you sell these! Kaguras face was gloomy as he turned and entered the shop. Song Jian glanced at the Sunnyfire Shop opposite and calmly walked into Starfire Shop. Vera, is there a forging room in this shop? Song Jian asked. Yes, there were originally three forging rooms in the shop, and three Forging Masters were employed. But now, they have all been transferred away by the headquarters. Vera said. Can you change one of them into an engineering manufacturing room? Song Jian asked. Of course. Do you want to? Vera looked at Song Jian somewhat surprised, guessing his true identity: Could Lord Song Jian also be an Engineering Manufacturing Master? Upon hearing this, Song Jian felt a cold sweat and quickly waved his hand: No, my engineering manufacturing skill is only level 3, nothing near a master. When Vera heard that Song Jians engineering manufacturing skill was only level 3, her hopes suddenly vanished. But she still followed Song Jians instructions and converted one of the forging rooms into an engineering manufacturing room. Send this list to Annie and have her send over as much as she can! Song Jian handed Vera a list and said. This was a list of materials for making T-11 High-Explosive Hand Grenades and Self-destructing Robots. For Song Jian, collecting these materials would be troublesome, but for Silver Moon Commerce, it would be effortless; Alright. Vera took the list and glanced at it, frowning. As an assistant to a commerce manager, Vera had seen many material lists. Just by looking at the list, she could usually guess the final product with great accuracy. However, after looking at over a dozen materials on this list, Vera couldnt guess what item was being made. She could only be certain that these were indeed materials needed for engineering manufacturing. Veras efficiency was extremely high. In no time, she completed all the tasks Song Jian had given her. Not only did she transform one of the forging rooms into an engineering manufacturing room, she also brought over a large amount of materials on Song Jians list. Alright Vera, you go take care of the front of the shop. Try not to sell those equipment too quickly. Otherwise, we wont have enough to sell! Song Jian smiled. Master, do you want to use those top-quality items to attract customers and then sell the real goods? Veras eyes brightened, and she asked eagerly. Vera, youre really smart. Are you interested in working with me in the future? Song Jian smiled. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Veras cheeks flushed slightly, she glanced at Song Jian and lowered her head. Haha, alright Vera, lets focus on our current task first. If we cant complete Annie s task, everything we talk about now is meaningless, Song Jian laughed, towards the front of the shop. Lets get started. These two items should be quite popular! Song Jian stretched his arm and murmured to himself. Chapter 364 - 364 Attracting Customers Chapter 364: Attracting Customers Translator: 549690339 | Vera placed the Frost Shield in the most eye-catching position in the store, so even as you walked by the stores entrance, you could easily see the shield, radiating an intense silver glow and filled with an icy aura; This move made Kagura, who had been paying close attention to Starfire Store, even more sullen. Struggling before death. Thats all there is to it. That shield is probably Annies private collection. Being willing to sell it shows a lot of guts, but it will all be in vain. Kagura sneered disdainfully. Attracting customers with high-grade equipment can only work occasionally and cant be employed for the stores long-term development. If theres no stable supply of goods, customers will quickly scatter again; Instruct them to sell all the products in the store at a 20% discount! Kagura ordered a server. 20% off? Sir, we are already selling at a loss. If we give a 20% discount again the server expressed in surprise. Stop stalling. Do as youre told! Angered, Kagura kicked at the server. Yes, yes, Ill change the prices immediately! The server scurried off to amend the prices. A cruel smile crossed Kagurs face: You want to compete with me? Even if I have to spend 10,000 Doomsday Coins a day, I wont hesitate to kick you out of Area B completely! As the flagship set up by the Sunfire Commerce to challenge his adversaries, Kagura would not tolerate even the slightest mistake. Winning on his own territory is not worth showing off. The key is to win impressively, so as to leave a good impression on the heavyweights of his Commerce and make them remember his name. City of Hymns Inn Some players who had just logged in left their rooms and replenished their hunger and thirst in the lobby while exchanging some intel. Logging off in the inn is not only safe, but it also allows for quick recovery of Spirit Points. Therefore, players born in the City of Hymns treat the inn as a base. Smaller transactions can even be completed in the inn, making the lobby always bustling. Hey, have you heard? Starfire Store is about to go under; even their servers have runout! Silver Moon Commerce must have lost a lot this time, right? I dont know what they are thinking. Instead of opening shop in a safe C zone, they had to open a branch in B zone. Do you think Sunfire Commerce would let them get away with it? They might not be at a big loss. On the contrary, Sunfire Commerce might be at a bigger loss. These days, they have been selling at a loss. Honestly, Im thinking of stocking up some goods when the two Commerces cut the prices. Such bargain is hard to come by. Yeah, I dont care whether its Silver Moon or Sunfire Commerce. Ill buy from the one selling cheaper. When the two fight, players like us are the final winners! Yeah, my monster-hunting cost has dropped quite a bit recently, thanks to them. I hope they can keep on fighting Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a player rushed inside from the entrance, Latest news! Sunfire Commerce is selling everything at a 20% discount! Hurry up, lets go get them! What, 20% off? Theyre going too far! Its not too far. Its Sunfire Commerces final blow. They want to completely crush their opponent. Lets go. Its now or never. The outcome will soon be decided. Suddenly, players in the tavern started calling together their friends, all rushing towards Sunfires shop. The threshold of Sunfire Commerce was almost trampled by the rush. Yay, they truly are giving a 20% discount, fantastic! Haha, I hope the offer is unlimited! Ill take five bottles of the potion to restore Mental Strength! Medicine, give me ten bottles of healing potions! Ill take this Level 10 white-grade equipment. I liked it earlier and wanted to buy it yesterday; I didnt expect to save fifty Doomsday Coins by hesitating. Nice, very nice! Kagura watched as the customers crowded in. His face did not show the slightest joy but appeared somewhat awkward. Already selling at a loss, to then discount by another 20%, seemed as though he was practically giving away the shirt on his back, losing more than the cost of the materials. As long as it causes my opponent to go bankrupt, the losses now are worthwhile! Kagura cast a sullen glance at Starfire Store across the street, muttering to himself. Just then, a player standing at the entrance yelled in surprise: Look at the store opposite, whats that thing? Its a silver-grade shield! What did you say, a silver-grade shield? How is that possible? A Shield Warrior exclaimed in surprise. The reaction silenced the patrons in the store momentarily; Lookfor yourself! Isnt that the silver-grade shield? Oh my God, its a high-grade item, with such good attributes, and even a passive skill! Lets go, we must take a look. I must secure this shield! This Shield Warrior immediately put down the item he had just picked up and headed towards Starfire Store. Lets go, lets go take a look at the high-grade equipment! Starfire Store has truly invested a lot. They are even willing to put up such a high-grade shield! Oh my God, there are also Level 15 blue-grade equipment, and with decent attributes! This Level 10 blue gauntlet is exactly what I need. How much is it, why is there no price listed! Frost Shield, a Level 15 silver high-grade shield, its perfect. Our Glory Alliance lacks a high-grade shield; with it, we can start exploring the Subterranean Cavern. This shield is ours, everyone else stop competing! Vera had just put up the items for sale and was about to set the prices, but she saw a large swarm of players rushing towards them. She quickly increased the original price by 30%. All of these items were provided by Song Jian and the most of the Doomsday Coins they earned from the sale would go to him. The store could only earn a little bit from consignment fees. However, the sales volume was calculated based on the total price of all the items; Soon, prices were attached to all the items just placed in the store; What, 100,000 Doomsday Coins, thats way too expensive! Seeing the price of 100,000 Doomsday Coins under the silvery glowing shield, all the players gasped. This Level 10 blue equipment actually costs 5,000 Doomsday Coins. Its too expensive! Can you give a discount? Poor ones, you want top-tier equipment without money to buy, 5,000 Doomsday Coins, Ill take it! The news that Starfire Store was beginning to sell a large number of high-grade equipment soon reached all the player alliances in the City of Hymns. Nearly all the alliances started furiously raising fund to try and secure all this equipment after receiving this news, especially the silver-grade Frost Shield. Chapter 365 - 365 Bidding Chapter 365: Bidding Translator: 549690339 | Starfire Shop was seeing a surge in crowd, attracting more and more players. Kagura, who was keeping a close eye on the activity from across the road, was green with envy. However, he knew that all of this was just like adding fuel to the fire, and that once all the equipment sold out and Starfire Shop could not restock, no matter how high the shop was currently held, it would fall just as hard. Humph, why dont you continue supplying epic-quality silver equipment? I dont believe the Silver Moon Commerce would strongly support you like this! Kagura spoke through gritted teeth. This time, because the Silver Moon Commerce was invading the Sunfire Commerce territory, the help given by the Sunfire Commerce was substantial. They had early on formed a consensus that they could not let Silver Moon Commerce step a foot in Zone B under any circumstance. However, within the Silver Moon Commerce, there was considerable controversy over Annies management and her actions werent supported all that much. The main support relied solely on Annies personal influence and connections. This was also the reason why the sales in Starfire Shop had been zero for more than a week. The senior executives of the Silver Moon Commerce were generally ambivalent about their operation, adopting a win-or-lose, it- doesnt-matter attitude. Within half a day, most of the other equipment in the shop were sold out. Even if their prices inflated by 30%, these players were still fervently grabbing at mainstream green and blue equipment with good attributes. Almost everyones gaze was now fixated upon the silver-quality Frost Shield; A hundred thousand! Thats crazy! I can buy a gold-grade equipment with that amount of money! Someone murmured. Exactly. Fifty thousand, the Blizzard Alliance is willing to offer fifty thousand Doomsday Coins for this shield. So, what do you say? Will it sell or not? You want to buy this epic shield with fifty thousand? Hehe, the Firefox Alliance offers sixty thousand Doomsday Coins! The leaders of many alliances in the City of Hymns rushed to Starfire Shop after hearing about the shield. Each leaving them drooling after seeing the attributes of the shield. But the cost of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins was just too much. To spend that much on this one shield could affect the development of their alliances, leaving them bankrupt. The price of the shield finally stopped rising after it reached between sixty and sixty-five thousand. But Vera didnt budge. She pulled out an abacus and began to calculate todays sales; Five thousand three, plus two thousand eight, plus four thousand one Vera was calculating the price of the sold items, and was surprised to find that in just half a day, the sales had reached close to one hundred thousand. If this silver- quality epic shield sold, then it would be two hundred thousand in total revenue achieved. This meant that one-fifth of the task would already be completed, all within half a day! Thinking about this, a satisfied smile surfaced on Veras face. Just as players were discussing and hoping for Starfire Shop to lower the price, a rush of hooves was suddenly heard outside the shop. At this moment, a middle-aged man, dressed as a butler, jumped down from a horse and hurried into the Starfire Shop. Upon seeing the shield displayed, he let out a sigh of relief; Hey, its Butler Henry from the Violet Family, what is he doing here? Could it be that these NPCs also heard about the top-quality silver shield? The onlookers were taken aback upon seeing Butler Henry. The Violet Family, who told them? Theyre picking a fight with all the players! Damn it, with the NPCs stepping in, we cant get this shield. Why do good items always end up being snatched by them? Its so infuriating! Theres no way around it; theyre rich and powerful. Theyre more extravagant than we are, pity such an epic shield! Seeing Henry walk in, almost all of players looks became grim. In the City of Hymns, this was not the first time, and certainly would not be the last, that NPCs outbid players. Compared to NPCs, who had been in the game for decades or even hundreds of years, the players who had just begun exploring the game were unable to compete in terms of financial or actual strength. Once a desirable item appeared, there was hardly any chance of it ending up in a players pocket if these NPCs set their eyes on it. Is the steward here? Steward? Henry strode in and called out. Vera lifted her head to look at Henry and quickly moved forward to curtsy, Oh, isnt this Lord Henry from the Violet Family? What brings you to our humble shop? Gosh, because of this epic shield! When my young master heard that there was an epic silver shield for sale here, he immediately instructed me to rush over and buy it at all costs. As you know, my young master will be coming of age in a few months. Hes been chosen as the reserve knight by the Dawn Church, but hes lacking a suitable shield! Oh, is that so? If we had known, we would have sent the shield to your residence first for your young master to examine. We apologize for the oversight. However, as this item belongs to a consignor and is not the Silver Moon Commerces own property, we cannot provide any discounts. What should we Vera said, with a troubled expression. What discount? Just being able to buy it is good enough! Hurry up and wrap it up for me, so I can take it back! Henry pulled out several gold tickets from his robe, handed them over, and said, Here are gold tickets worth a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, count them. Vera was about to accept the tickets with a smile, but suddenly felt a slap aimed at her wrist. She retracted her hand reflexively and raised her eyebrows in anger. Ahem, the one who offers the highest price gets the item. Henry, are you trying to break the rules? An old man, who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies, walked into the shop slowly, leaning on a cane; Tulip Viscount, Butler Henry of the Violet Family sends you his greetings and wishes you good health and longevity! Upon seeing the old man, Henrys face darkened. But he still respectfully bowed towards the old man; Fine, Henry. This shield, the Tulip family would like to have it. Im willing to pay one hundred and ten thousand Doomsday Coins! I believe that Silver Moon Commerce would not reject a higher price, am I right? The random gaze aimed towards Henry clashed with his eyes for a moment. Viscount Tulip turned to Vera with an edge of arrogance on his face and continued; sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is really putting me in a difficult position Vera showed a troubled expression and looked at Henry. Feeling shocked internally, Vera originally marked this shield with a price that was almost impossible to sell, aiming to attract more peoples attention, but unexpectedly, she seemed to have underestimated the potential price of this shield. Apologies, Tulip Viscount, but our young master has said that he must have this shield! Henry, stark white and trembling slightly under Viscounts gaze, replied hesitantly, Im willing to pay one hundred and twenty thousand Doomsday Coins to purchase this shield! Wow~ The onlooking players gasped. This price was far beyond that of a silver quality shield! Chapter 366: Best-selling Products Chapter 366: Best-selling Products Translator: 549690339 120,000 Doomsday Coins! This is 120,000 Doomsday Coins! Even at an auction house, a Frost Shield might not be able to fetch such a high price! Kagura stood across the street and almost fell to the ground when he heard Henry s shout of 120,000 Doomsday Coins. His envious eyes were filled with bloodshot veins. How could it be so valuable? Where did Annie get this shield from? Does she have a secret elite team that specializes in hunting down Bosses? Kaguras face was gloomy as water, while the corners of his mouth couldnt stop twitching, and thoughts kept popping up in his mind. 120,000 Doomsday Coins; it seems that the Violet Familys recent foreign trade business is booming. They can casually take out 120,000 Doomsday Coms. Tulip Viscounts face looked a bit unpleasant, but he didnt care and just coldly snorted, 130,000 Doomsday Coins! Henry, the butler, immediately let out a sigh of relief. Competing with a Viscount for an item was too difficult for him. But the young master of the Violet Family had given him a bottom line C if it exceeded 12,0000 Doomsday Coins, he would give up! I apologize for my offense, your honorable Tulip Viscount. Im just a mere servant; how dare I compete with you for this item? Now, its yours! Henry, the butler, said humbly. Tulip Viscount was startled, then looked at Vera. He even suspected that Henry and Vera were teaming up to artificially raise the price. However, after thinking about it, these two people wouldnt be able to pull off such a big scam, daring to deceive a Viscount! Thinking for a while, Tulip Viscount seemed to understand. On his wrinkled old face, a hint of a smile appeared. Shaking his head, he didnt bother saying anything to Henry and just waved his hand at him. Henry, the butler, who was sweating profusely, gave a humble bow and left the shop. Tulip Viscount coughed, took out a few gold tickets from his pocket with his white-gloved right hand, and handed them to Vera. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Your honorable Viscount, do you need me to wrap it up for you? Vera asked respectfully. With her current status, she couldnt afford to offend a Viscount. No need! Tulip Viscount waved his hand, even changing his cane to his right hand, and grabbed the shield with his left hand. The moment he equipped the shield, a hint of brilliance appeared on Tulip Viscounts face, and he suddenly exuded an aura. It seemed that when he was young, he had been a powerful professional. Its just unclear if he had reached the first-tier strength. Good, good. If I had such a shield back then, thensigh! Tulip Viscount muttered to himself, shook his head in the end, and let out a heavy sigh. Without saying a word, Tulip Viscount turned around and left Starfire Shop, climbed into a luxurious carriage. With the excitement over, the players immediately surrounded Vera. Manager, bring out more good equipment like this! Yeah, how many of this kind of equipment do you have? We want them all! There cant be just a few, right? Yeah, yeah, bring them out quickly! Vera suddenly felt flustered. All the equipment had been sold, but Song Jian still hadnt appeared. She didnt know what to do for a moment! Seeing the players surrounding Vera, Kagura, who had an insidious face, finally revealed a smile. He had waited so long just to see this scene. He was sure that the items just now were Annies desperate struggle. Once the equipment was sold out, Starfire Shop would return to its previous state of near-collapse. Let the commotion be bigger, the bigger, the better. When this reaches the ears of the Silver Moon Commerces president, Annie, your position as manager might not be so stable! Kagura said with a gloomy smile and muttered to himself. At this moment, a tired-looking Song Jian appeared in the shop. He saw a large group of people surrounding Vera, and all the equipment in the store had been sold out. Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a surprised expression. It seems that this shop has a good location! Song Jian muttered to himself. Soon, he placed the T-11 High-explosive Grenades and Self-destructing Robot 2 on the shops selling section. At the same time, he also placed Fire Lizard Medicine, Weakness Potion, and Primary Ice Resistance Potion up for sale. Throughout the morning, Song Jian made a large number of high-explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots. His Craftsmanship skill had also been raised to Level 5 from making so many items. Afterwards, making more high- explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots would no longer increase his Craftsmanship experience. Then, he began making potions. With the portable Alchemy Workstation, the quality of the potions Song Jian made was excellent, with the effects increasing by at least 15%. In this way, his Alchemy level also increased to Level 5. If it werent the case that making potions wouldnt increase his Alchemy experience any longer, he might not have even left the Alchemy room. Hey, new items popped up in the shop, take a look! a player shouted. Everyone was stunned and looked at the newly placed items. Fog Grass, High-explosive Grenade, 300 group damage? Are you kidding me? Thats so brutal! And a Self-destructing Robot, my God! 500 group damage. When the guild wars start, will there be any room for others to survive? Stupid, with these things, its a waste to use them in guild wars. Go find a place with lots of monsters to farm. With such high damage, you can blast a large number of monsters in just a few hits. Wont the experience skyrocket? No, these things must be bought in large quantities. When the time comes, Ill also pile up some levels on the Glory Rankings! Weakness Potion, reduces monsters defense by 35%. Damn, if I had this potion earlier, that Boss would never have escaped from me! There are also Fire Attribute Potions and Ice Resistance Potions. Hehe, now I can finally clear the Lava Cave dungeon! Seeing the new items, the players stopped crowding around Vera and began to buy potions, some three bottles, some five bottles. As for those high-explosive grenades and Self-destructing Robots, they were all bought up by members of a few war alliances within ten minutes of appearing. Phew, that was close. How could the items I spent half a day making sell out in less than half an hour? Song Jian was dumbfounded. Boss, maybe we should hire some more people to make these items. It seems that theyre selling very well. With these items, completing a million sales isnt impossible! Vera excitedly pulled Song Jians sleeve and hurriedly said. Yes, yes, indeed, we should hire people to do it. Relying on me alone would be exhausting! Song Jian repeatedly nodded. Just then, Song Jian suddenly received a message: System: Starfire Shops turnover has reached 500,000. Youve met the conditions to upgrade to Level 2. Do you want to start the upgrade? Chapter 367: 367 Recruitment Chapter 367: 367 RecruitmentTranslator: 549690339 | Fifty thousand commerce volume? Is that really fifty thousand commerce volume? Upon seeing the system prompt, Song Jian revealed a puzzled expression; Vera, what is our business volume for today? Song Jian asked. Two hundred and sixty-three thousand five hundred Doomsday Coins! Vera glanced at the sales volume and answered directly; But why does the system prompt me that the turnover has reached fifty thousand and the store can be upgraded to level 2? Song Jian asked strangely. In fact, he was able to see the business volume through the system interface, but he was just skeptical about this; That is the total turnover; the cumulative turnover of the Spark store since it was opened! However, thanks to today, we went up by more than twenty thousand! Vera was so excited she was practically jumping for joy: Boss, shall we upgrade to level 2? Yes, of course, by then, we could also transform more Forging rooms and Alchemy-Pharmacy rooms! Wouldnt our chances of completing the tasks improve by so much, Song Jian immediately said. Yes, boss, I was thinking the same thing too, but upgrading the shop requires a lot of Doomsday Coins, and upgrading level 1 to level 2 will require one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! Vera said: We dont have that much money in the Spark Store account! Didnt we sell more than twenty thousand today? Song Jian asked curiously; More than twenty thousand, most of which were equipment sold that you provided. The Spark Store only gets a small consignment fee, and those potions and engineering-made items, according to the share split, we only made less than thirty thousand Doomsday Coins. Moreover, we cant touch this money, we must hand it over to Silver Moon Commerce! Vera replied; You mean to say, more than twenty thousand, its all mine? Song Jian was startled, He only now realized that just the equipment he provided had sold for almost twenty thousand! No worries, use my twenty thousand first, upgrade the shop, the task is the priority! Song Jian hurriedly said. Now his chances of completing the task have increased. Eventually, the store will belong to him, so the upgrade should still go through. He cant delay making money! Soon, a golden light shone in the sky above the Spark Store, and in just a while, the originally single-storey store immediately transformed into a two-storey building. An upgrade! They dared to upgrade their store! How does Annie have the audacity to invest money in this soon-to-be-closed store! Markara was stunned: Impossible! Just then, Vera suddenly placed a sign at the door recruiting forging masters, engineering makers, and alchemy-pharmacy masters! This action thoroughly struck a nerve with Makara! Damn it, theyre getting ahead of themselves, even daring to recruit forging masters, unforgivable, utterly unforgivable! Makara, gasping, immediately turned and entered the shop. He started reporting the situation to the higher- ups of the Solar Fire Commerce via the crystal. Soon, Makara came out with a smile on his face, ordering: Increase the treatment for the forging masters, engineering makers, and alchemy pharmacy masters by 30%. We are also recruiting. Hmph, we must not let any life occupation player step into the gate of the Spark Store! In this business war, Silver Moon Commerce had already recalled their forging masters sent to Annie. If the Spark Store wants to continue recruiting workers, they must recruit independently. Boss, the Solar Fire Commerce across the street has started to compete with us. They have increased life workers treatment by 30%. What should we do? Vera glared at Makara grumpily, angrily finding Song Jian to speak: Shall we also increase the benefits? A price war, Im afraid we wont be able to compete with them! Song Jian said with a slightly furrowed brow; sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why be afraid, as long as our turnover increases, we can always just make a little less! Vera said indignantly. No, let me think of another way! Song Jian shook his head. Makara, watching as life occupation players continuously entered the shop to inquire about treatment, the smile on his face becoming brighter and brighter. If you want to grow and strengthen your store, apart from having special commodities, without life profession players backing you, it would be like a castle in the sky, shallow water with no roots. Song Jian came to a forging room, gazing at the blazing furnace, and slowly extended his right hand. At this moment, a black flame appeared in his palm. The moment the black flame appeared, the flames in the furnace were immediately suppressed, shrinking into a ball, flickering on and off, as if it would extinguish at any moment. Song Jian, his forehead covered in sweat, pooled all his focus into the black flame in his palm. After a while, a fingernail cap-sized flame separated from the black fire and, under Song Jians mental control, slowly floated towards the furnace; Boom! The moment this small black flame entered the furnace, a burst of violent flame began to burn, and the temperature in the entire forge room instantly increased by ten degrees or so, even the furnace was glowing red; I succeeded! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Initially, this was just his speculation, after making an attempt, he didnt expect to actually succeed; After the store was upgraded to level 2, the three original forge rooms were converted by Song Jian into one engineering manufacturer, one pharmacy, and one forging master. Now the second floor has added five more rooms; Song Jian separated eight small flames from the Abyssal Flame and placed one in each of the eight rooms. You should know, whether its potion making, engineering manufacturing, or forging, flames are indispensable. With the bonus of third-tier magic flame, regardless of whatever item is manufactured, there is a high chance of mutation. For life occupation players, this is an absolutely deadly attraction; Makara watched as, to date, not a single life occupation player had gone over to apply, and immediately sat back relaxed in his chair; Sir, we have now recruited five junior life occupation workers, plus the three sent by headquarters, we are at full capacity! An employee respectfully said to Makara; Full capacity? You mean, there might be other life occupation workers applying across the street? Makaras brow furrowed immediately. Not at all sir, many junior life occupation workers have already signed contracts with other stores, those few were attracted to us as their contracts expired. If the stores across want to recruit, they can only recruit god-devotees, or mid-level, high-level occupation workers! The employee said with a confident smile. God-devotees, heh! A look of disdain appeared on Makaras face. There are few players in the God-devotees who choose life occupations. The vast majority are part-timers, only choosing one or two life occupations to study in order to save Doomsday Coins. Naturally, they cant compete with NPC life occupation workers; As for mid-level, high-level workers, nurturing such high-profile occupants in a small level 2 store is beneath them; Chapter 368: 368: Rejection Chapter 368: 368: RejectionTranslator: 549690339 | The players of the City of Hymns, having entered the game for a short period of time, mostly had low profession levels, hovering around Level Two or Three. Calling them novices would make them blush. They could aptly be described as simply apprentices for professions. Another belief was that professionals who were not above Level Three could be considered apprentices; The NPCs in the City of Hymns who were real craftsmen had been in their professions for decades. Their experience and position in their fields far exceeded those of the players. Some of them even had apprentices who were qualified to be the players mentors; Those with a profession level under Ten were usually called beginners in their fields. Those who surpassed Level Ten but were under Level Thirty were called intermediate professionals, and those over Level Thirty were called advanced professionals; In the City of Hymns, there were fewer than ten people who held the title of advanced professionals, and they each belonged to different professions. This led to intense competition for even the intermediate-level players among major powers; As for the Favored Ones mentioned by the NPCs, meaning the players, they usually wouldnt hire them because of their low levels. Even if they were also beginners, an NPCs level could be Eight, Nine, or even Ten, while a players might be Two, Three, or potentially even One. The difference was too significant; Soon after the Sunnyfire Shop published its recruitment needs, a few players rushed in to apply; Is your boss here? We came to apply and want to discuss the terms, a strapping man with dark skin said arrogantly to Vera; NPCs look down on players with low profession levels, and innately, the players also look down on the NPCs, regardless of whether they are involved in combat or other professions. This is because players levels rise rapidly, and it is just a matter of time before they overtake the NPCs. Upon seeing Vera, Qin De merely treated her like a regular shop assistant NPC and didnt pay her much mind; Vera was well aware of the players attitudes towards her. She gave a slight smile and said, Sorry, but the boss isnt in the shop now. If theres anything you need to discuss, you can talk to me. With you? Can you make decisions? Qin De was taken aback and looked towards his companions. They were all players who aspired to become professionals. While they all also had combat professions, they usually spent most of their energy practicing their professions. They only go outside the city to kill some low-level creatures for materials when their fatigue for their professions was full and they couldnt gain experience; After all, the City of Hymns was a lot safer than Doomsday City. Even if their combat skills were a bit lacking, they could still survive; The gossip about Sung Jian, the new player owner of the Sunnyfire Shop, had already spread among City of Hymns players. This was the reason why these professional players came to apply as soon as the recruitment notice was posted, otherwise they wouldnt go to any NPC-owned shop to apply. It wasnt that they looked down on NPC-operated shops, but rather they couldnt compete Seeing several professional players walk into the Sunnyfire Shop, a sneer appeared on Makaras face; Humph, to think that Annie wants to turn the tides with these low-level apprentices! It seems she has gone mad! In the eyes of many NPCs, if a professional player was below Level Three, they were considered apprentices who had just touched the trades and were not eligible to be called beginners; We have already won this commercial war! Makara turned to a teenager following behind him and said, Start spreading the word. The Sunnyfire Shop will sell the Level Ten set of equipment called Warriors Song tomorrow. Supplies are limited C first come, first served! Warriors Song was a set of green equipment for Level Ten. Melee professionals who put it on could compete with those wearing blue-quality equipment. As such, it was highly praised. Makara was originally working on it secretly, planning to use it as a trump card at the last minute. Now that he had recruited many forging masters, the production speed had increased a lot. He had already accumulated six sets of Warriors Song; Through internal information from the Sunnyfire Association, Makara knew that the Sunnyfire Shop only had three days left. If the sales did not reach one million in the last three days, they would give up the shop; Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If I had known earlier, I would have released the equipment set Makara secretly calculated the Sunnyfire Shops previous sales, and instantly felt some pain. However, he had already decided not to give any chance to the Sunnyfire Shop and directly wooed all the customers over; Makara believed that the moment the Warriors Song set is launched, Sunnyfire Shop will definitely have no chance to turn the tables; Thinkingyou can turn the tables with these Favored Ones, Hah! Makara found this thought rather amusing; Inside the Sunnyfire Shop, Qin De and the others were looking at Vera in disbelief, unable to believe their ears; What, you said youre not recruiting beginners in the profession? Is your boss insane? What is he thinking! Qin De exclaimed; You dont even accept beginner NPCs, but you want to recruit intermediate professionals? I didnt hear wrong, did I? His companion also wore a surprised expression; Is this a joke? Sorry, this isnt funny at all. Do you really think that with your Level Two Shop, you can recruit intermediate professionals? Im really sorry, everyone, but these are the rules set by the boss. I really have no choice! There was a faint smile on Veras face that suggested she kept people at a distance; A Level Two shop, where not even beginner NPCs would want to work, brazenly is recruiting intermediate professionals, heh! Lets go, this guy is out of his mind. Lets not bother with him. I originally thought that since were all players, we could help each other out, but you cant take along an idiot! Several professional players walked out of the Sunnyfire Shop cursing and complaining. Makaras eyes lit up, So not even Favored Ones want to work in his shop, huh, hahaha, Annie, what else do you have to fight me with? Vera watched the players leave with a worried look on her face. After Song Jian had fiddled with something in several forging rooms and came out, he simply told Vera to only recruit intermediate-level professional players. He left without leaving any other instructions. Vera didnt even know where Song Jian was now. In a sense, she had already become the acting boss of the Sunnyfire Shop; How could she complete the mission like this? Vera frowned, doubting in her heart; Chapter 369: Engineering Box Chapter 369: Engineering Box Translator: 549690339 | For players who have learned a life profession, there is a certain limit of life profession fatigue value every day. Using life profession skills will increase fatigue value. Once the limit is reached, the production success rate of life professions will be terrifyingly low, and no experience points will be gained from successful or failed attempts. Creating items after reaching the fatigue-value limit is purely a waste of materials; sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians fatigue value had reached its limit. This was his first time reaching the limit. He had always stopped before due to running out of materials. With the unlimited supply of materials in Silver Moon Commerce under Annies management, he finally experienced the limit of fatigue value. The high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots he crafted were sold out, with the Starfire Store returning to its embarrassing state once again with no items for sale. Although people still had expectations of buying self-destructing grenades and robots the next day, it was impossible for Song Jian alone to complete the 1 million sales target within three days. He had to recruit other life profession players. Thats why Song Jian revealed the third-tier magic fire. He believed that with the help of the third-tier magic fire, he would attract high-level life profession players. After doing everything he could, Song Jian became idle. He had done his best, and the outcome was up to fate. Instead of staying in the shop, Song Jian decided to take advantage of the opportunity to explore City of Hymns, his first time outside Doomsday City; City of Hymns was much smaller than Doomsday City, probably around one-tenth the size, but its prosperity was ten thousand times that of Doomsday City! After all, Doomsday City was a destroyed city completely occupied by monsters, where players appeared in the weakest and least monster-populated areas. Even in these areas, player deaths were common occurrences. So comparing Doomsday City to City of Hymns was a boring endeavor. However, players being absorbed into the game and thrown into Doomsday City were like little sparks who might one day turn into small flames, eventually becoming a blazing fire. Maybe Doomsday City would be reborn in that blazing fire. City of Hymns had many NPCs and players, but the players here had lower levels than those in Doomsday City. Most players in Doomsday City were already over level 10 and had become professional players. In City of Hymns, however, professional players were very few in number. Song Jian encountered fewer than ten professional players on his journey; But the NPCs in City of Divinity were all high-levels, and level 30 NPCs with first-tier combat power were everywhere. Song Jian even spotted a few level 60 NPCs with second-tier combat power wearing exquisite armor. There are so many life profession players here! As Song Jian walked along, he couldnt help but marvel at the numerous shops on both sides of the street. There were more than a dozen blacksmith shops and a few engineer shops with items that even Song Jian found fascinating, so he couldnt help but buy some; However, these shops only sold finished products and did not sell blueprint drawings. Otherwise, Song Jian would definitely purchase a lot of blueprints. Hillock Engineering Store grand opening, all items are 20% off today! And a mysterious gift! Engineering boxes, hundreds of them waiting for you to unlock. Inside, you may find rocket boots, heart pacemakers, various blueprints, and more! Interested friends can come into the store to learn more! A goblin shouted loudly on the side of the street, casting his sales pitch. Behind him was a two-storey building with a brand new sign that read Hillock Engineering Store. At a casual glance, Song Jian was stunned by the goblins presence. This unassuming goblin turned out to be a Master Level engineer. Of course, this title was intentionally displayed by the goblin. Moreover, the goblin must be very high-level as all the other attributes could not be viewed bySong Jian besides this intentionally revealed title. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian couldnt resist walking into the store. Seeing Song Jian approaching, Goblin Xi Lockes eyes lit up, and he eagerly welcomed him with a warm smile; Welcome, divine envoy, to the Hillock Engineering Store! We hope you can find satisfying items here! Respected divine envoy, if you spend over 1000 Doomsday Coins in our store, you will have the opportunity to pick an engineering box. Whatever you win from the box will be given to you for free! Inside the engineering boxes are many treasures 1 have crafted, some with immense value, and even rarer engineering blueprints. It all depends on your luck! Xi Locke talked endlessly. Hearing him mention luck, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh; Although cursed by the Abyss Curse, due to the title of Savior, Song Jians luck was far better than the average person. If it were a luck-based box-opening challenge, he would have a greater edge over others. After hearing Xi Lockes words, Song Jian was instantly attracted to the Engineering Boxes and wanted to test his luck. Lets go have a look! Song Jian smiled. Welcome! Little Locke, come out and greet our distinguished guest, are you deaf?! Xi Locke barked at the store entrance; Suddenly, a human boy who looked about 12 or 13 years old rushed out of the shop with a panicked expression on his face, apologizing to Xi Locke: Im sorry, Manager, I was tidying up the goods inside and didnt hear you, 1 Hurry up and show our guest inside the store, take good care of him, or 111 skin you alive if it displeases our guest! Xi Locke threatened loudly. Yes, yes! Little Locke hurriedly invited Song Jian with a gesture, and said: Dear guest, please follow me. Ill serve you wholeheartedly and make sure youre satisfied! Song Jian frowned slightly. Although the young boy was a human, he was being scolded by a goblin, which made him feel uncomfortable. However, Song Jian didnt say anything. Instead, he nodded his head and followed Little Locke into the store. Perhaps due to the new shop, there were only two or three people casually browsing inside, obviously without a strong desire to buy anything. Song Jian gave a casual look at the counters and shelves. They displayed more than a dozen different kinds of engineering products. On the other side, occupying half of the store, there were hundreds of square metal boxes with intricate patterns on them. They looked mysterious but had no energy fluctuations, indicating that these were probably just decorative designs; Is this an engineering box? Song Jian asked, pointing at the metal boxes. Yes, Sir. These boxes can block any detection method, and you can only rely on luck when choosing them! Little Locke hesitated for a moment and said softly, Most of the items inside are worth nothing, and the store owner isnt willing to put anything valuable in there! Oh, so youre saying the items he mentioned earlier are not in these boxes? Song Jian asked, frowning. Chapter 370: Selection Chapter 370: Selection Translator: 549690339 | Certainly not, sir! Little Locke s face was white with fear as he hastily waved his hands, The boss may be a miserlygoblin, but he would never stoop to deceiving a customer. Whatever he promises, you can indeed find inside these mechanical boxes. However, the odds are extremely low, and each type only holds a single piece Among the hundreds of boxes, only a few contained good items. The odds were just a few percent, making the chances of obtaining something valuable extremely slim. Little Locke may have thought his boss was unscrupulous, but Song Jian had seen such tactics many times before. In the real world, anyone selling items would use similar methods to promote sales, though instead of mechanical boxes, they might use raffles or lucky draws. After hearing Little Lockes words, Song Jian naturally shifted his attention from the mechanical boxes to the actual items for sale in the shop. Rocket Boots? He spotted the item Xi Locke had mentioned earlier, one of the treasures potentially hidden within the mechanical boxes. Currently, a pair of bulky-looking red boots sat on the counter. Dark Gold Quality? Song Jian glanced at them and couldnt help but whistle. The boots were a level-thirty piece of Dark Gold quality equipment, with potent attributes ideal for either pursuit or escape. However, the price was staggering C one million Doomsday Coins! Are you saying your boss actually put a pair of Rocket Boots in a mechanical box? Song Jian pointed at the boots on the counter and asked with a smile. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He couldnt possibly believe that if you bought an item worth a thousand Doomsday Coins, you could have a chance to win a product worth a million Doomsday Coins, even if the odds were only a few percent. The boss did put a pair of Rocket Boots in there, but they are just a level-fifteen piece of green quality geara failed prototype he made, Little Locke nervously explained in a low voice. Song Jian shrugged, his faint hope immediately dashed. But he quickly started to mock himself. If the goblin really had placed a pair of boots worth a million Doomsday Coins into one of the boxes, hed probably have exhausted the last coin in his pocket. After all, each box only cost a thousand Doomsday coins to open. With around a hundred boxes in sight, it would only cost him tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins to open them all, which seemed like a worthwhile gamble. However, spending such a hefty sum for a level-fifteen piece of green quality gear was obviously out of the question. Sir, would you be interested in this? Its a cardiac pacemaker. It activates thirty seconds after your Vitality Points reach zero, giving you a 15% chance of coming back to life! Little Locke led Song Jian to another counter, pointing at a palm-sized device resembling a pocket watch. Is thisa gamble on life? Song Jian asked, laughing somewhat incredulously at the contraption before him. This item had no attributes, but offered a 15% chance of resurrection after your Vitality Points hit zero. The catch was that it took up one accessory slot and only worked when equipped. Sure, you could swap it in when nearing death for the same effect, but amidst intense combat, it was questionable how many would have the chance to do so; Kind of useless, isnt it? Il get a few anyway C theyre not too expensive. Song Jian hesitated, but ultimately decided to buy a few. Each cardiac pacemaker cost a thousand Doomsday Coins, thus providing him a few chances to open the mechanical boxes. Seeing Song Jian buy the items, Little Locke was overjoyed and began enthusiastically introducing the various goods available in the engineering shop, hoping Song Jian would buy more. Song Jian discovered that the engineering shop indeed held lots of interesting items. For instance, there was a device called a Frost Bomb; though not made from Magic Flame, its creator had cleverly utilised other technology to create similar effects. Upon detonation, the bomb could freeze all living things within a five-meter radius. However, its damage output was somewhat underwhelming, inflicting only 45 points, and if the target had high Ice Resistance, it might not freeze them at all. However, for average adventurers, it was considered a very effective gadget and could save their lives if used correctly. Hence, the Frost Bomb wasnt exactly cheap, costing three thousand Doomsday Coins C almost the price of a level-ten green quality equipment piece. Song Jian thought for a while and decided to purchase a few. He was quite interested in the Frost Bomb, and he wondered if peering inside its casing might give him insight into its construction method. However, the chances of this were very slim; many engineering masters incorporate anti-dismantling mechanisms into their items. Normal use wouldnt trigger them, but any attempt to disassemble the item would result in its self-destruction, leaving you with nothing. Xi Locke, being a master engineer himself, would definitely have installed such a mechanism in his products. Regardless, Song Jian thought it might be worth taking the device back to Dr. Ebsiting to see whether they could disable the self-destruct mechanism. If Song Jian could obtain the blueprint for making the Frost Bomb, it would be an easy task for him, with his third-tier Demon Flame, to modify it into an even more potent explosive. Sir, take a look at this! Its a mechanical squirrel, proficient in over a hundred types of dances and can produce exquisite music. If you gifted this to your girlfriend, shed definitely love it! Little Locke gushed. Seeing that Song Jian had purchased over ten thousand Doomsday Coins of goods, he was thrilled. The commission would be enough to buy him a fresh loaf of black bread, which made him even more eager to sell. Unfortunately, despite the many potentially useful items in the engineering shop, Song Jian was only interested in the high-end ones that cost hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. The more affordable items failed to catch his eye. In the end, despite Little Lockes efforts, Song Jian didnt purchase any more items. Well, thats it for now. How much do I owe you? After another look around and finding no more items of interest, Song Jian shook his head and declined Little Lockes further sales pitches. That will be fifteen thousand Doomsday Coins, sir. This gives you fifteen chances to open the mechanical boxes, Little Locke quickly replied. After paying the bill, Song Jian stowed a few Cardiac Pacemakers and Frost Bombs into his bag and followed Little Locke to the other side of the shop. Hundreds of mechanical boxes lay before Song Jian, attracting the curious gaze of the nearby customers. Song Jian casually pointed at one of the boxes and said, That one! Chapter 371: 371: Slow Medicine Formula Chapter 371: 371: Slow Medicine FormulaTranslator: 549690339 | As Song Jian pointed at an engineering box, a faint green light descended from above, enveloping the box; Sir, are you sure you want to choose this engineering box? Little Locke asked from the side. Yes! Song Jian nodded his head. Click Click Click- Amid the sound of gears turning, the engineering box enveloped in the green light slowly opened to reveal a palm-sized oval metal egg, its surface adorned with tiny, intricate grooves. Congratulations, sir, youve won a mechanical egg! Little Locke exclaimed happily. Soon, someone presented the mechanical egg to Song Jian. After a burst of noise, the mechanical egg slowly unfolded, like a transformer, into a palm-sized quadruped that crawled up Song Jians arm and onto his shoulder. Looking at its attributes, Song Jian couldnt help but grin. This was similar to the mechanical squirrel Little Locke had mentioned C useless except as a toy. Well, I shouldnt have gotten my hopes up anyway! Song Jian shrugged, somewhat amused. Catching the envious gaze of a little NPC girl nearby, Song Jian scooped up the toy from his shoulder and handed it over. Thankyou, Uncle! The little girl glanced at the adult beside her. Seeing the adult nod with a smile, she quickly grabbed the mechanical crawler, expressing her gratitude. Uncle alright, you can actually call me Brother! Song Jian felt a stab in his heart. Sir, please continue making your choices! Little Locke said. Seeing someone choosing engineering boxes sparked the interest of the crowd. There were murmurs and whispers, and some bystanders began offering advice on Song Jians behalf. The little girl on the side was happily showing off her new gift to other children, basking in their envious stares. Even the stores owner, Xi Locke, had joined the crowd, discussing the engineering boxes with the other customers. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian smiled slightly, and began to point out his choices at random. This one, this one, and this one, the one in the corner, yes, that one, hmm, I want this one too In no time, more than a dozen shafts of faint green light descended from the sky. Amid a succession of gear-turning noises, the boxes Song Jian pointed at slowly opened. Song Jian soon reaped a bounty of engineering products; A mechanical ring capable of emitting the roaring sound of a huge beast, a mechanical wand that could shoot fireworks every few hours, a mechanical piano that could play beautiful music on its own, and so forth. A dozen or so trinkets were piled next to Song Jian. Combined, these items would probably be worth less than a hundred Doomsday Coins, yet they drew whoops and cheers from the children watching nearby. I think if you sold childrens toys instead, youd make more money than running an engineering store! Song Jian joked. The bystanders all echoed with laughter. An awkward grin spread across Xi Lockes face as he glanced at Little Locke. Little Locke smiled and said to Song Jian, Sir, you have one more chance. The last one! Then Little Locke whispered in a volume only the two of them could hear, Sir, I recommend the third engineering box from the Southwest corner, you might have a surprise. Song Jian froze, smiled and pointed at the box Little Locke indicated. A faint green light enveloped the box, which slowly opened to reveal a scroll that floated in the air. Woah- The crowd gasped in astonishment at the sight of the scroll. This was an alchemy pharmaceutical formula worth three thousand Doomsday Coins! Seeing the scroll, a pained expression crossed Xi Lockes face. Sir, Sir, youve won the grand prize, the Slow Medicine formula! How lucky, congratulations! Little Locke exclaimed excitedly. Song Jian blinked, then broke into spontaneous laughter. He took out a hundred Doomsday Coins from his pocket and handed them to Little Locke, Your advice brought me good luck, this is my thanks for you! Little Locke paused, then swiftly pocketed the coins and giggled. Just when he was worrying about how to improve alchemy, he managed to procure an alchemic formula. Thrilled, Song Jian quickly studied it. Then he nodded towards Xi Locke, the shop owner. Slow Medicine: Performs a ranged attack on targets within six meters, causing a lag effect and reducing target movement speed by 25% for 10 seconds; Bidding adieu to the smiling proprietor, Song Jian left the engineering store. Thanks to his demonstration, more people began to frequent the store. Stepping out of the engineering store, Song Jian saw an NPC with messy hair and charred and corroded clothes racing towards the city center. On his way, the NPC was talking to a device on his wrist: Are you really telling me the truth? You know the consequences of deceiving a Forging Master, I swear, if youre lying, Ill make sure you cant stay in the City of Hymns! A hasty voice emanated from the device on his wrist: Just come and see for yourself. Ive heard Master Soloer has been notified, his senior disciple is already in the Starfire shop, negotiating terms with the shopkeeper. If youre late, Im afraid you might not have a chance! What, Master Soloer? Didnt he retire and vow never to pick up his forge hammer again? My God, could it be true? Has the Magic Flame really appeared? II Seeing the NPC hurry away, a slight smile flickered at the corner of Song Jians mouth. It seemed that his backup plan was working. Ive seen enough of the City of Hymns. Time to check on the status of my mission. Hopefully, Vera hasnt let me down! Song Jian thought, turning towards the Starfire shop. The City of Hymns was expansive. Song Jian had just toured a few blocks, and he couldnt access the residential areas where the nobles lived. He thought about going outside the city but decided to check the progress at Starfire shop first when he saw that the Magic Flame had been discovered. Soon, Song Jian returned to the Starfire shop, which by now was crowded with people, most of whom were well-known artisans of the City of Hymns. Respected Manager, Im an intermediate Forging Master. If Starfire shop could hire me, I would take only half the salary Sir, hes just barely crossed the threshold of being an intermediate Forging Master. I, on the other hand, am already a twenty-three level Forging Master. Hire me, I would also take half wages Sir, I am a thirty-two level Alchemist. I dont require any salary, just a share of the product sales. Of course, the share ratio can be negotiable Chapter 372: 372: Task Completed Chapter 372: 372: Task CompletedTranslator: 549690339 | Malaka, standing across the street from Sunnyfire Shop, suddenly felt as if his brain wasnt working and thought that everything happening before his eyes was an illusion. What is going on? Didnt they sell all their valuable items already? Werent they about closing down? Why is this happening? Isnt that Sora, the intermediate Forging Master? Last time I visited him, I didnt even see him, and an apprentice just dismissed me. Why is he now acting like a clown in front of Vera, nodding and bowing, humbling himself? Oh my god! A senior Forging Master actually applied for a job at a Level 2 shop?! This world has gone mad! Malaka felt chaos in his brain, dizzy and experiencing headaches. He couldnt help but step back, gasping for air. Go, go find out whats happening! Why, why Malaka pointed to the shop across the street with a trembling finger and yelled in a low voice; Yes, yes, boss. Ill go find out right now. One of the clerks looked at Malaka trembling in fear and quickly rushed out of the shop. In reality, the events at Sunnyfire Shop were quite simple. An intermediate Forging Master happened to be passing by and sensed the presence of the Third-tier Demon Flame; Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After paying a fee, using one of the forging rooms to successfully create an excellent weapon of terrific attributes, the news of Sunnyfire Shop possessing Magic Flame began to spread among the Forging Masters in the City of Hymns. In just over an hour, even senior Forging Masters had heard the news. Some younger senior Forging Masters came directly, and those older and more prestigious senior Forging Masters sent their apprentices to investigate; Vera, who had been sighing with sorrow in the shop, suddenly felt as if her head had been hit by a round pie when she saw one intermediate Forging Master after another surrounding her and speaking respectfully. But soon, she learned from these Forging Masters about the Magic Flame and couldnt help but feel a little helpless towards Song Jian. If he had told her earlier, she wouldnt have worried for so long. Since she knew what was going on, Vera naturally raised her standards for recruiting Forging Masters. If there werent so few senior Forging Masters in the entire City of Hymns, she would have wanted to recruit all of them, In a short while, Vera signed contracts with three senior Forging Masters and two senior alchemists. What surprised her the most was that an expert Engineer signed a product-sharing contract with her. As long as the products manufactured at Sunnyfire Shop were sold, the shop would receive a 30% share of the profits. This was unimaginable for a Level 2 shop. Not to mention the value of the items crafted by an expert Engineer, just the news of attracting an expert in a Life Profession would make Sunnyfire Shop famous throughout the City of Hymns. One million Doomsday Coins turnover, haha! Its too easy! Veras eyes were almost squeezed into a slit from laughing. When Malaka heard the news, he returned to his office, destroyed everything he could grab, vented all his anger, and still resentfully reported the news to the higher-ups of the Sunnyfire Commerce. After a long silence, the higher-ups of Sunnyfire Commerce finally gave an order: to abandon this battle and investigate the information about Magic Flame as much as possible. Malakas face turned pale after ending the communication. His dream of becoming a middle manager in the Commerce was shattered. He didnt even know how he lost the sure-win opportunity. At this moment, Malaka wished he could jump down from the second floor; Go, find out everything about Magic Flame! Malaka gritted his teeth and ordered. With all the prices adjusted back to their original levels, Sunnyfire Shop ceased its war and became low-key again. This made Sunnyfire Shop across the street even busier. Usually, to obtain an item crafted by a senior Forging Master, one would need to pre-order it days or even weeks in advance, and the price would be expensive. But now, they were able to buy equipment crafted by senior Forging Masters and potions refined by senior alchemists at an ordinary Level 2 shop. This made everyone who entered the shop dumbfounded, thinking they had encountered a mysterious store. As more and more people flocked to Sunnyfire Shop, the turnover soared: two hundred thousand, three hundred thousand, four hundred thousand Within just one day, the sales volume of Sunnyfire Shop reached 430.000! This made Vera eager to report the good news to Annie, the shopkeeper. At this moment, Song Jian was on his way to Sunnyfire Shop, unaware of the shocking event that had taken place in Doomsday City. Seven or eight small fighting leagues suddenly united to form a fighting league called Waste Capital. On the first day of its formation, they cleared the dungeon The Bloody Underground Arena at the difficult level, appearing on Doomsday Citys television, and making the entire city aware of the existence of a fighting league called Waste Capital; However, Song Jian was in the City of Hymns at the time and did not receive the system notification. When the day passed quickly, Song Jian began producing Slow Medicine the next day. The silver-grade medicine production table could produce at least excellent-quality Slow Medicine and sometimes even one or two mutant-quality Slow Medicine; Excellent quality Slow Medicine increased the slow effect to 30%, while mutant quality Slow Medicine not only reduced movement speed but also decreased attack speed by 10%, surprising Song Jian quite a bit. Sunnyfire Shop, which already had Magic Flame, no longer needed Song Jian to craft items. Whats more, his level of craftsmanship was far inferior to those senior Life Professionals, as long as he ensured the stable supply of Magic Flame. However, with his current strength, he could only separate so many Magic Flames. If he tried to separate more, it would be difficult, and the separated Magic Flames could be recalled with just a thought, without the chance of being stolen. By the morning of the third day, Song Jian suddenly heard a pleasant system prompt in his ear. The turnover of Sunnyfire Shop had reached one million, the task was completed, and his relationship with Silver Moon Commerce instantly increased to Adoration; Also, he only needed to pay 100,000 Doomsday Coins to officially buy the Sunnyfire Shop in his name; You should know that even a Level 1 shop in the City of Hymns was worth several hundred thousand. Not to mention a Level 2 shop. And having a property in the City of Hymns was equivalent to having citizenship in the city; this was a dream come true for players around the City of Hymns. However, no player had gained this qualification yet. So as not to have a long night full of dreams, Song Jian directly deducted the 100,000 Doomsday Coins to formally transfer the ownership of Sunnyfire Shop to his name. At that moment, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian. System: You now own a shop in the City of Hymns. Do you want to set up the safe teleport location inside this shop? Chapter 373: 373: Blood Demon Cave Chapter 373: 373: Blood Demon CaveTranslator: 549690339 | Can I set my safe space in the City of Hymns? Song Jian was taken aback. It was common knowledge that the environment of Doomsday City was harsh, and if they had the chance to leave, not a single player out of a hundred would choose to stay there. However, after considerable hesitation, Song Jian eventually shook his head and passed on the offer to set his safe spot in the City of Hymns. After all, he already had his own territory in Doomsday City, which, in terms of safety, was not inferior to the City of Hymns. Also, from a power leveling perspective, Doomsday City, though more perilous, offered significantly greater player enhancements than the City of Hymns. Song Jian, thank you so much. Without you, I this time Annie appeared at the entrance of Spark Shop. Identifying Song Jian, she dashed over excitedly, grabbed his hand, and seemed on the verge of bursting into tears. A mission that was initially considered hopeless was accomplished by Song Jian in just two days, turning the tables for Silver Moon Commerce. Actually, it was more like turning the tables for Annie personally. The turnaround was so stunning, it almost seemed like an unbelievable tale. Hence, it was no wonder that Annie was so emotionally overcome. Seeing Annies response, Song Jian was startled and quickly exchanged looks with Vera nearby. Chuckling, Vera stepped forward and gently pulled Annies arm, whispering, Annie, its really crowded here. Lets go to the office to talk! Right, right. I got carried away. Lets go upstairs to talk! Annies face blushed and, after giving Song Jian a quick glance, she followed Vera upstairs. Releasing a sigh of relief, Song Jian followed them. Song Jian, I really owe you this time. If it were not for you Annies emotions gradually steadied down as she looked at Song Jian, gratitude written all over her face. She initially approached Song Jian as a last resort, expecting him to risk everything on a single throw. She was utterly awestruck when he pulled it off. Hardly anyone in Silver Moon Commerce believed this plan would work. Annie was even prepared to step down from her managerial position within the commerce guild. Song Jian, even though this shop is now yours, I still hope youll join Silver Moon Commerce and become a part of it! Annie said, Of course, joining Silver Moon Commerce comes with benefits, which we can discuss later. Today, Ive brought the Dawn Warriors you wanted. Rest assured, these are the three strongest warriors I handpicked personally! Theyll be a great help to you when you enter the Blood Demon Cave. Song Jian waved his hands and said, I can consider joining Silver Moon Commerce. However, I want Vera to be the permanent manager of this shop. If you agree, Spark Shop will forever be a part of Silver Moon Commerce. This Annie hesitated. After all, Vera was her right-hand woman, with great potential to grow. With the success of this endeavor, Annies position within Silver Moon Commerce was bound to rise, and she would need talents like Vera to assist her. But if Spark Shop ceased to be a part of Silver Moon Commerce, it would greatly undermine the effectiveness of her strategic plan. Given this dilemma, Annie ultimately turned her gaze to Vera. Vera, would you like to stay at Spark Shop? Annie asked. I Vera hesitated. Over the course of their interaction, she realized that Song Jian preferred a hands-off approach, effectively leaving her in charge of the shop. Also, the shop currently had well-trained and experienced employees. Compared to being an assistant, Vera naturally preferred to stay at Spark Shop. But she also felt a sense of indebtedness towards Annie, who nurtured her and treated her like a siblings. Saying goodbye to Annie felt like betrayal. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Veras indecisiveness, Annie easily picked up on her emotions. Pulling Veras hands gently, Annie whispered, Vera, stay here at Spark Shop and help Song Jian. He is no ordinary deity, and I believe this shop will eventually become more than just a shop. I trust that you will grow even more here. Vera welled up with tears and gave a vigorous nod. Soon enough, Song Jian received a system notification. Vera had become the manager of Spark Shop, and her loyalty went straight up from 60 points to too points, which took Song Jian by surprise. Annie, do you know anything about the Blood Demon Cave? asked Song Jian. Not really, I just know its a bottomless pit that devours lives! On hearing Blood Demon Cave, Annies expression instantly became serious. Looking at Song Jian, she said, Never underestimate it. Already, more than ten teams have perished within the cave. The teams Annie was referring to were NPC adventurers. The players of the City of Hymns were not yet qualified to go into the Blood Demon Cave. Song Jian, be careful. You have three Dawn Warriors with you. If you cant hold the line, they can escort you out of there! Annie, worried, voiced her concerns. She did not fully endorse Song Jian entering the Blood Demon Cave. Without a doubt, the cave was dangerous, and a careless mistake could cost lives. Song Jian chuckled softly, shaking his head resolutely. Once every chore was finished, Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors found themselves standing in front of Blood Demon Cave. Blood Demon Cave, located about sixty kilometers away from the City of Hymns at the base of a large mountain, looked like a mine entrance. Its entrance was shielded by rotating crimson light. In order to enter, you have to pass through this light barrier. An overpowering stench of blood pervaded the area around the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave dungeon spread out unceasingly. Wisps of red mist oozed out from the light barrier of the entrance. Within several tens of meters around the entrance, not a single living thing could be seen, only heaps of dried skeletons, their flesh apparently sucked clean. Upon seeing the Blood Demon Cave, the three Dawn Warriors following Song Jian exchanged glances. Their steadfast faces showed subtle signs of perturbation. As residents of the City of Hymns, they had heard about the infamous Blood Demon Cave, but never in their wildest dreams did they reckon they would one day explore it themselves. Lets go in. Said Song Jian, his face devoid of any emotion as he marched towards the dungeon entrance, stepping into the crimson light barrier. The three Dawn Warriors followed suit without hesitation, disappearing into the light barrier. Shortly after Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors entered the Blood Demon Cave, a group of ferocious trolls, brandishing large wooden clubs, came into sight. A muscular troll standing over two meters tall stood at the entrance of the cave. He inhaled deeply, his face revealing an intoxicated expression. Exquisite! I seem to smell the Abyss! This troll had deep green skin. Brown moss grew on his shoulders, cheeks, and arms, and he wore a simple suit of leather armor that was covered in scars from weaponry, indicating his significant battlefield experience. Four trolls, who bore similar appearances, stood behind him. They remained silent, their gaze fixed on the Blood Demon Cave. On their bodies, wisps of black demonic aura were continuously seeping out, mixing with the crimson blood aura in the surroundings, creating an eerie spectacle. Chapter 374: 374: Elite Level Monsters Chapter 374: 374: Elite Level MonstersTranslator: 549690339 | The artifact to undo the Demon Lords seal is here. We must secure it! the leader of the trolls commanded with a raspy voice. When you stare into the Abyss, the Abyss stares back at you! four trolls whispered in unison. Duo Sa, do you truly trust the demon of the Abyss? Do you truly believe that it may redeem our troll race? A troll with a brown complexion hesitantly asked with a low voice. The leading troll halted briefly, then turned around, his scarlet eyes glaring at the troll who had just questioned him. The blood of the Abyss has already flowed within us. Do you seek to betray us now? he growled. A brutal aura permeated the air around Duo Sa. His powerful presence forcefully pushed the four trolls several feet away, their faces filled with trepidation. Duo Sa, the blood of the Abyss within you is becoming denser Lets go. We must obtain the artifact that can release the Abyss Demon Lord. We must succeed. Only then can our troll race find redemption, Duo Sa quietly said, leading the way towards the Blood Demon Cave. As Duo Sa approached the Blood Demon Cave, he suddenly halted, a look of surprise appearing on his face. There are people in the Demon Cave As Song Jian entered the Blood Demon Cave, he was immediately enveloped in darkness. Just as he prepared to activate his vertical pupils, a member of the Dawn Warriors at his side started to whisper a spell. A soft ball of light, the size of a basketball, ascended from the Dawn Warriors hand, hovering about a meter above their heads. The Dawn Warriors worshipped the Goddess of Dawn. Despite being warriors, they knew some auxiliary divine arts. This was one such art, akin to a light spell, which served to illuminate their surroundings. It consumed little energy and could last a long time, making it especially suitable for dark environments like this. Even the lowest-ranking creature within the Blood Demon Cave was an Elite Level monster. These monsters emitted a horrifying aura that made one shudder, wandering aimlessly around the cave in groups. Blood Mage Apprentice, Elite Level, Level 18, Vitality Points: 1500/1500, Traits: Specializes in blood magic attacks; Blood Mage Servant, Elite Level, Level 18, Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Traits: Specializes in close combat attacks; Each Blood Mage Apprentice was tightly followed by two Blood Mage Servants. These servants were decked in full chainmail armor, leaving only their menacing red eyes exposed. The Blood Mage Apprentices were clad in crimson robes and grasped a bone wand. Their skeletal figures looked like corpses stripped of flesh. Master Song Jian, how about we hold the frontline, while you attack from the rear? an older Dawn Warrior suggested. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Okay! Be careful. Utilize the terrain here, it might lessen the pressure! Song Jian agreed, nodding. The Dawn Warrior nodded, casting a few auxiliary divine arts. Suddenly, several halos appeared beneath the feet of the three warriors. This divine art could only be extended to the followers of the Goddess of Dawn. Song Jian, unfortunately, was not a recipient. In the name of the Goddess of Dawn, accept judgment, monsters! A Dawn Warrior roared, waving his longsword. He pointed it towards the horde of monsters; two Blood Mage Apprentices were agitated, charging towards the Dawn Warrior. An enforced attack status appeared above the two Blood Mage Apprentices. This was a divine art that attracted the hatred of monsters. It was most effective on mage-class monsters, capable of confounding their minds in a short period of time, compelling them to launch physical attacks. The Blood Mage Apprentices abandoned their long-range magical offense and charged at the Dawn Warrior, screaming like men possessed. The Blood Mage Servants nearby hesitated, then followed suit, charging at the Dawn Warrior. The other two Dawn Warriors each positioned themselves at one side of a stone pillar, apparently planning to split and conquer the horde. However, Song Jian quickly called out, Keep them grouped together. The Dawn warriors looked at each other, but obeyed Song Jians command, adjusting their formation. The change greatly increased their pressure as they now faced simultaneous assaults from three to four monsters at a time. Song Jian reached into his bag and threw a Weakness Potion at the group of monsters; With a bang, the potion exploded amongst the monsters, its impact staggered them and caused true damage of 30 points to appear above their heads. The resulting gray dust cloud enveloped the monsters, reducing their defenses by a whopping 35%. The Dawn Warriors, their swords now slicing through the trolls as if they had no armor, wore expressions of surprise and delight. Song Jian reached for his bag again to procure a Slow Medicine, but after a moment of hesitation, decided against it. Slow Medicine could only slow movement speed, which was not particularly useful in a battle scenario. The variant Slow Medicine, capable of slowing attack speed, was in limited supply and would be wasteful if used on minions. Song Jian called forth his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and performed the Broken Wing Dance. He charged towards the horde of monsters. Boom, boom, boom~ Several damage points, numbering in the hundreds, appeared above the monsters heads. Song Jian leapt high, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand swung in a wide arc. Three slender threads of Sword Qi materialized out of thin air, harshly lashing the monsters, splattering blood everywhere. Incredibly high damage stummed the three Dawn Warriors. Goddess above, how is this possible Originally, they thought that they were the main force, meant to protect Song Jian. Little did they expect that Song Jians single attack would outmatch their combined efforts. Spiritual Sword Control Technique, Sweeping Sword Style! Song Jian plunged into the fray, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword unleashing vivid, crimson threads of Sword Qi. Countless hundreds of damage points floated up from the monsters heads. In an instant, Song Jian drew the monsters hatred away from the three Dawn Warriors. Six monsters instantly circled Song Jian. Sword Finger! Whoosh~ A three-meter-long silver Sword Qi suddenly emerged, quickly circling around Song Jian. The six monsters howled, a bright crimson light blooming around their waists. One of the monsters was even cleaved in half by the Sword Qi, its body separated into two halves. Chapter 375: Dragon Chapter 375: Dragon Translator: 549690339 The already injured monsters became even more frenzied. If they were ordinary level 18 monsters, Song Jian would have killed them with a single set of sword moves. However, these monsters were elite level ones, and Song Jians sword moves couldnt kill them all at once. The injured monsters launched a crazy attack at Song Jian, who waved his long sword and used his Tai Chi Sword Skill to firmly protect himself. Dont just stand there and watch, help me! Seeing the three Dawn Warriors staring dumbfoundedly at the battle, Song Jian roared in irritation. All, what, oh, on it! As if awakened from a dream, the three Dawn Warriors swung their swords at the monsters. Originally thinking they could attract the monsters hatred, all the hatred was instead drawn to Song Jian as the battle unfolded. A faint Tai Chi shadow appeared in front of Song Jian, making the monsters attacks feel like hitting cotton. Song Jian only suffered 10% of the damage, and occasionally counterattacked the monsters assaults. Thump thump thump- A Blood Mage apprentice broke free from the forced damage state, waved his Bone Wand and released a Blood Magic Sphere, hitting the Tai Chi shadow in front of Song Jian, splattering blood everywhere. Suddenly, Song Jian extended and rotated his sword, absorbing the Blood Magic Sphere at the tip of his blade. With a gentle flick, the sphere struck the nearest Blood Mage apprentice. Boom! With a muffled sound, the Blood Magic Sphere knocked the apprentice away, causing over 300 damage to his Vitality Points. Face your punishment, monster! A Dawn Warrior screamed, leaping high and slashing his glowing sword at the flying mage apprentice. Crack- The mage apprentice was split in half, turning into a puddle of bloody-smelling flesh. Seeing another Blood Mage apprentice concentrating on a blood sphere, Song Jian fiercely slashed at it, sending a transparent Sword of Spirit over the apprentices head to stab at him. Puff- The transparent Sword of Spirit stabbed viciously into the apprentices brow, stirring his spiritual sea. The nearly formed blood sphere collapsed, spewing a mouthful of blood. The apprentice became weakened, his body collapsing to the ground, twitching continuously. Although his Vitality Points were still about a third left, he was clearly unable to fight for now. Broken Wing Dance! As the Tai Chi Sword Skills continuous effect disappeared, Song Jian switched to the Broken Wing Dance. A series of damage numbers floated above the monsters heads, with the final moves internal force sending the remaining monsters flying and floating. Cross Star Strangle! A Dawn Warrior shouted, and the other two quickly took positions, forming a Sword Formation. Bright silver light shone on all three of them. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- The figures of the three Dawn Warriors moved like lightning among the monsters before finally forming a huge silver cross. Boom! With a loud noise, the silver cross shattered, and the powerful force swept towards the monsters like a tornado. The injured monsters were powerless to resist, and their bodies were torn to pieces, thrown against the surrounding rocky walls. Whoosh- whoosh- whoosh- The three Dawn Warriors knelt on one knee, their faces covered in sweat, looking exhausted. Even their hands holding the swords were trembling. Song Jian looked at the three Dawn Warriors in surprise. The move they just used was terrifying. One monster had just over half its Vitality Points remaining, with nearly a thousand left, but it was instantly killed by the Cross Star Strangle without any resistance. Song Jian reevaluated the combat power of the three Dawn Warriors in his mind. This is a joint battle skill that requires at least three Dawn Warriors. We can only barely perform it. But the next time we use it, it will be an hour later, as this skill consumes too much, a Dawn Warrior said, looking weary. For the next fifteen minutes, our attributes will decrease by 30%, and Im afraid we wont be able to protect you! Sir Song Jian, shouldnt we rest for fifteen minutes before going deeper? All their attributes were reduced by 30%, and judging by their exhausted faces, they couldnt fight any further. Song Jian nodded and said, You guys rest here. Ill go ahead and check it out alone, and you can catch up when youre ready. Sir, thats too dangerous. Let us go with you, the older Dawn Warrior exclaimed, struggling to stand up. No need. You rest. This move consumes too much, so dont use it again without my permission, Song Jian said, shaking his head and holding the warriors shoulder. Rest up, I have other help. With that, Song Jian started summoning the Black Dragon hatchling. A deep dragon chant echoed through the cave as the Black Dragon hatchling emerged from the Magic Array, wearing silver armor and exuding an oppressive power beside the three Dawn Warriors. This, this is a dragon? Seeing the Black Dragon hatchling, the three Dawn Warriors couldnt help but grip their swords tighter, their faces filled with shock as they backed away. Scoffing at their reaction, the Black Dragon hatchling snorted, spewing a spray of sparks from its nostrils. Okay, this is my helper. You rest up and catch up later, Song Jian patted the Black Dragon hatchling and said with a smile. As Song Jian and the Black Dragon hatchling continued deeper into the Blood Demon Cave, the three Dawn Warriors stared in awe. Dragon Warrior, so Sir Song Jian is actually a Dragon Warrior! No, that Black Dragon is still in its juvenile state. It probably needs hundreds of years to reach maturity Dont forget, Sir Song Jian is a favored one! Ah, yes, favored ones cannot be measured by ordinary standards. Perhaps he will become a Dragon Warrior. He might even become a Dragon Knight. It would be great if he could follow the Goddess of Dawn. If he becomes a Knight of Dawn, he will certainly become a Dragon Knight in the future. Yes, Knight of Dawn Glory to the Goddess of Dawn might shine upon him Chapter 376: Luring the Monster Chapter 376: Luring the Monster Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian, alongside the Black Dragon cub, made his way deep into the Blood Demon Cave; The density of monsters in this dungeon was terrifying to behold. This was likely why every team that had ventured here had either been completely wiped out, or retreated empty-handed. Song Jian and the dragon found themselves in a narrow passage, wide enough only for two to walk abreast. The passage wound around for about ten meters, its walls an unsettling deep red, as if it was bleeding. At the end of the passage was a confined cave. A cluster of monsters sat around a fire, tearing into the corpse of a human, letting out low growls as they fought over their meal; Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Amongst the monsters, only two or three were Blood Mage attendants, the rest were all apprentices. Although the cave was small, it could barely accommodate a five-member team for combat, but that would mean taking on around seventeen or eighteen monsters at once. But if they used the passage where Song Jian was, only encountering one or two monsters at a time, then after the Blood attendants charged in, almost all the Blood Mage apprentices would be able to harm the Main Tank (MT) with ranged attacks from behind. This would put immense pressure on the MT, and any lapse could spell death, leading to total team annihilation; Song Jian frowned slightly, realizing that he himself would not stand a chance against an onslaught from a horde of monsters. Using the Black Dragon cub as a shield wouldnt work either, its size would obstruct him impeding him from unleashing his full strength. If they let the cub take the brunt of the attack, its death would be a matter of time. Should we hold our ground here, waiting for the Dawn Warriors to catch up and charge in together? Song Jian pondered, giving the situation further thought. The monsters in the cave continued to squabble over the human corpse, hastily grilling chunks of the body over the fire before consuming them bloodied. Then theyd return to scrapping over the remains. The human corpse was not enough to feed all the monsters. The three Blood Mage attendants were shoved aside in the struggle, left to lap up the spilt blood from the ground to sate their hunger. A smirk appeared on Song Jians face, and he pulled out another piece of grilled meat from his bag and tossed it in their direction. The meat landed within a few meters of the three Blood Mage attendants, attracting the attention of the one nearest to it. The attendant raised its head at the sound, wiped the blood from its lips, grabbed its Bone Wand, and looked toward the source of the noise. Soon, it noticed the piece of grilled meat on the ground. Its exotic fragrance was incredibly enticingit instantly dropped its guard. This smelled far better than the stench of rancid blood. The attendant quickly picked up the meat and shoved it into its mouth. The bursting flavors filled his taste buds. This was a completely different taste from the bloody meat they typically ate, it was so much better. The attendant gulped down the meat eagerly, scanning the surroundings in hopes of finding more. Sure enough, it spotted another piece lying at the entrance of the passage. It had lost all wariness by now, and hurried toward the entrance, grabbing the meat and stuffing it into its mouth; Again, it caught a whiff of the same irresistible smell from within the passage. With two pieces of such tasty meat already consumed, it became oblivious to everything, even dropping its wand, and ran empty-handed into the passage; Shortly after, sounds of terror filled the eerie passage. The screams of the attendant however, were all too common within the Blood Demon Cave and attracted no attention from the other monsters. After the swift slaying of the Blood attendant with the aid of the Black Dragon cub, Song Jian collected the loot it had dropped. A gem? I didnt expect the monsters here would drop gems as well! Looking at a yellow gem the size of a nail in his hand, Song Jian wore an expression of surprise. This was a yellow gem that could be embedded into equipment to increase defense. Besides the gem, the attendant had also dropped a pair of level fifteen blue boots. The attributes were ordinary, but they were worth a few thousand Doomsday Coins. Song Jian glanced at it briefly before placing it in his bag. Next, Song Jian repeated the same trick, using the grilled meat to lure the monsters out of the cave one by one, disposing of them in the passage. However, a minor problem arose when he tried luring the Blood Mage apprentices. Two of them discovered the grilled meat at the same time. It seemed that they understood what the meat was and started fighting over it. Reluctantly, Song Jian threw out another piece of grilled meat, slowly luring the two monsters into the passage. The narrow terrain was a nightmare for magic users. Even when confronted by two level eighteen elite monsters, Song Jian felt no pressure, easily disposing them; Just then, the Dawn Warriors had recovered from their weakened state. The sight of the monster corpses within the passage left them taken aback. They were surprised to find that Song Jian had managed to kill so many monsters single-handedly; My lord, please allow us to join the battle as well, one Dawn Warrior pleaded. For you to be battling at the front while we hide behind is a humiliation we cannot bear! Yes, my lord. Allow us to fight alongside you, the other two Dawn Warriors chorused. Song Jian nodded, There are only eight or nine Blood Mage apprentices left in the cave ahead. Lets go in and finish them off together! Yes, sir! The Dawn Warriors responded with vigor. Roar~ With a roar, the Black Dragon cub hurried into the cave. As it opened its mouth wide, a surge of Dragon Breath consumed the apprentices; Before they could react, the terrifying Dragon Might filled the cave. The Blood Mage apprentices, who were just starting to cast their spells, wore looks of terror. They screamed and ran about in panic. We are under the protection of the Goddess of Dawn! The three Dawn Warriors shouted and charged at the panicking apprentices armed with their swords; Being confronted up close by melee fighters was an absolute nightmare for mage types. Their incantations were continually disrupted, and the Black Dragons intimidating demeanor added further tension. Ill-timed interruptions by the dragon further instilled fear into the mages. The remaining Blood Mage apprentices had their hopes of casting a complete spell shattered; Soon, all the apprentices in the cave were wiped out, leaving only Song Jian, the Black Dragon cub, and the three Dawn Warriors, and a still blazing bonfire. Chapter 377: Bonfire Chapter 377: Bonfire Translator: 549690339 | Phew, no wonder so many teams are stuck in this secret realm. The monsters inside are too hard to deal with. A Dawn Warrior took off his heavy helmet and sat on the ground. Although there were only seven or eight Blood Mage apprentices left in the cave, their attacks were still quite fierce. The heavy armor seemed to provide no defense against their painful attacks. The Vitality Points of the three Dawn Warriors were only half remaining. Song Jian was in a better state, with about two-thirds of his Vitality Points left. The Black Dragon whelp was attacked most frequently, and its Vitality Points had already dropped to less than half. After all, it was only a Level 15 Elite Level creature. Facing monsters more than three levels higher, it suffered from a natural level suppression, causing more damage. Lets take a break before we continue! Song Jian ordered. Without the addition of Vitality recovery speed, Song Jians recovery slowed down significantly, and he felt somewhat unaccustomed to it. The Level 18 Elite monsters not only dropped generous loot but also provided Song Jian with surprisingly large amounts of Experience Points. Killing only about twenty dungeon monsters had already increased his Experience Points by a small amount. He was now at Level 17 and 41%. It seemed that if they could clear this dungeon, reaching Level 18 would be no problem. This was much more efficient than leveling up by killing monsters in the wild, almost increasing the efficiency by several times. Huh, I feel like my recovery speed is much faster than usual? A Dawn Warrior said in surprise. Really? I feel like my strength is recovering faster than before too Sir, do you have this feeling too? Our Vitality Points, energy, and strength are all recovering at least 30% faster! The oldest Dawn Warrior said to Song Jian, his eyes full of confusion. Really? Song Jian frowned slightly, looking at his attribute interface. There was no sign of an accelerated recovery speed: I dont have that feeling Sir, please come here and feel it. The recovery speed is indeed much faster. A Dawn Warrior stood up and offered his seat. Song Jian nodded and took the spot. Whoosh~ A sudden breeze blew through the cave, causing the campfire beside Song Jian to flicker rapidly. Whats going on? Song Jian frowned, his gaze falling on the nearby campfire. Recovery Demon Flame: Level 1 Demon Flame. Effect: Within a 3-meter range, non-combat recovery speed is accelerated. Increases the success rate and recovery effects of crafting recovery potions. Level 1, Demon Flame? Theres actually a Demon Flame here? Song Jian widened his eyes in disbelief. However, as soon as he approached the campfire, the blazing flames seemed suppressed and weakened. It seemed that the Level 3 Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame, within Song Jian had a strong suppression effect on the Recovery Demon Flame. Damn, this is probably the biggest reward in Blood Demon Cave. However, I already possess one kind of Demon Flame. I wonder if I can accommodate a second one! Song Jian stared at the campfire, his eyebrows furrowed, and after some thought, he slowly extended his hand towards the fire. Crackle- Two sparks jumped from the campfire, and the flames retreated abruptly as if a small animal was afraid of and avoiding Song Jians touch. At that moment, black flames erupted from Song Jians outstretched hand, making a whooshing sound. The instant the black flames appeared, the entire campfire seemed to be extinguished. Only the fist-sized pale-white flame remained, hiding in the depths of the campfire, flickering continuously like a frightened child under the bed. Black flames began to slowly invade the campfire. In no time, the flames on the campfire rekindled, and a white stream of fire, like tentacles, spread out from the depths of the fire and entwined themselves around Song Jians extended arm. System: Level 3 Demon Flame, Abyssal Flame, begins to merge with Recovery Demon Flame, fusion progress 3%5% The black flames blazed in the campfire, raising the temperature in the cave by several degrees. The Dawn Warriors looked astonished and quickly moved back. Only the Black Dragon whelp seemed interested in the black flames. It approached and licked the flames with its tongue. Song Jian felt warmth within his body. It was much more comfortable than when he had merged with the Abyssal Flame. At that time, he felt like a piece of roasted meat, burning both inside and out. Now, it was like he had immersed himself in warm water, feeling very comfortable and drowsy. After an unknown amount of time, the warmth in Song Jians body disappeared. He opened his eyes to find that the milky-white flames were gone, replaced by a huge campfire with black flames. System: Level 3 Abyssal Flame has successfully merged. Your Fire Resistance has increased by 10 points, your Vitality Point recovery speed has permanently increased by 50%, and you have gained the Recovery Aura. Effect: For all teammates within a 5-meter range, Vitality Point recovery speed increases by 30%. Its a pity that its only a Level 1 Demon Flame. If it were of a higher level, the Abyssal Flame might have been able to level up! Song Jian thought to himself. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The increase in fire resistance and Vitality Point recovery rate both strengthened Song Jian. This was even better than acquiring a new piece of equipment since this portion of his strength could be brought into the real world. The added Recovery Aura allowed the three Dawn Warriors to have a 30% increased Vitality recovery rate, whether in or out of combat. This significantly improved their safety and reduced the pressure of battling monsters. Lets continue! Song Jian stood up and led the way deeper into the Blood Demon Cave. The three Dawn Warriors glanced at the faint green aura beneath their feet, feeling the surging energy within their bodies. After exchanging a look, they followed closely behind Song Jian. Along the way, the cave tunnels were like a labyrinth, branching in all directions. The variety of monsters Song Jian and his party encountered also increased. In addition to Blood Mage attendants and apprentices, they faced Blood Demon Spiders, Blood Demon Hunting Dogs, Blood Witches, Blood Demon Warriors, and other creatures. The deeper they went into the Demon Cave, the more and stronger monsters they encountered. They had to carefully lure the monsters one by one to slowly kill them off. There were several times when they lured too many monsters. If Song Jian hadnt activated his Immortal Sword Body and firmly attracted the monsters hatred towards himself, they might have faced a total wipeout. However, despite the dangers, the rewards were plentiful. In addition to some gems and Level 15 green and blue equipment, they even obtained two Level 15 silver-quality items. One was cloth armor for a Mage, and the other was Mage shoes. Although Song Jian couldnt wear them, if he sold them at the auction house, they would be worth at least tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Soon, the group arrived at a massive cave. The cave was set up like a laboratory, with delicate instruments surrounding them. A middle-aged man wearing a red robe was dissecting a human corpse. The whole cave filled with a strong smell of blood. Be careful! This is a Level 20 Elite BOSS! A cautious look appeared in Song Jians eyes. The monster before him was the first BOSS he encountered in Blood Demon Cave. If they didnt kill him, they would not be able to move forward. Chapter 378: Bloody Baron Chapter 378: Bloody Baron Translator: 549690339 As he observed the level 20 Elite Boss in front of him, a solemn look crossed Song Jians eyes. On paper, this boss was tougher than any level 20 Elite Boss he had encountered before-it could even be deemed comparable to the Lord level bosses hed faced. Bloody Baron Gurman, a semi-demonic creature, Elite Level Boss, level 20, with 5000/5000 Vitality Points. Traits: Demonic Skin, Bloodthirsty. Skills: Blood explosion, Blood Tide, Plague of Blood, Fatal Strike; I recognize him C he used to be a Baron of the City of Hymns. It is said his whole family has been exterminated, and he disappeared. I never would have expected that hed become a fallen demonic creature! One of the Dawn Warriors, furrowing his eyebrows, whispered while staring at the Boss. Be careful, he was once a grand knight; his strength is nearly on par with the Knight of Dawn! If its only us three, we wont stand a chance Everyone be careful, and dodge his skills, Song Jian softly said, ready up, Im initiating the attack! Previously, it was the Dawn Warriors who initiated attacks on monsters. But due to Song Jians high damage output, he easily attracted the bosss hostility; hence, he took on the responsibility of initiating the attack. Furthermore, given the Boss current strength, it seemed likely that the Dawn Warriors would struggle to take it down; Earth Teeth Assault! A tusk-shaped Qi mass howled towards the Bloody Baron. With a boom, the Baron, who was standing by the experimental table, was pushed back two steps. Unintentionally, he slashed with his surgical knife, causing a sudden outpour of blood from the humanoid creature on the table; Damn it, you ruined my experiment! The Bloody Baron roared in anger, pulling out a spear from a nearby cabinet, then growled as he charged towards Song Jian; Dawn Charge! A Dawn Warrior yelled as he charged at the Bloody Baron, ruthlessly slashing at him with his longsword. Dawn Charge! The remaining Dawn Warriors also deployed the charge skill, pouncing towards the Bloody Baron; At this moment, the Bloody Barons hatred was firmly locked onto Song Jian. The continuous charges only made his body slightly sway, not impeding his aggression. His resistances are so high, we can only stun him for 0.3 seconds, exclaimed a Dawn Warrior. His defense is also incredibly high. The damage from Dawn Charge is only in the tens. Be careful! Another Dawn Warrior shouted with a warning. Seeing the Bloody Baron charge at him, Song Jian pulled out a bottle of Weakness Potion and violently tossed it at him; Next, he took out a bottle of Slow Medicine and threw it down at the Bloody Barons feet; Immediately, the Bloody Barons speed went down and even his act of waving the spear slowed considerably; Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, ruthlessly hacking away at the Bloody Baron; With a roar, the Black Dragon cub shot into the air. A massive dark purple fireball was released from its mouth, striking the Bloody Baron directly. -113, -135, -145- A series of damages over 100 points appeared above the Bloody Barons head; Blood Tide! Suddenly, a powerful energy surge emerged from the Bloody Baron. Waves of scarlet energy, with the Baron at the center, expanded outwards, enveloping Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors. Both the Dawn Warriors and Song Jian saw numbers indicating a dozen or so damage points quickly float above their heads, while the Bloody Barons Vitality Points were rapidly reclaiming; Get out of the skill range! Song Jian bellowed. He transformed into a silhouette, hastily retreating in the distance. The Dawn Warriors also ceased their attacks, rushing towards areas far away from the Bloody Baron; The range of the Bloody Barons skill was enormously wide, almost taking up half of the cave, ranged classes had an opportunity to escape, but it was hard for close combat classes to dodge this attack. Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors barely managed to escape. Their vitality had plummeted over 300 points, while the Bloody Barons vitality was instantly replenished by nearly 500 points. The Black Dragon hatchling was still persistently attacking as it wasn t enveloped by the Blood Tide due to being in the air; The Bloody Baron was immobilized after he cast the Blood Tide. Seeing the four melee professionals leave, the Bloody Baron halted the Blood Tide, brandished his spear blade and pointed towards Song Jian; A crimson beam of light shot towards Song Jians back instantly; Blood Explosion! The Bloody Baron growled, with a trace of black breath in his eyes, revealing a fierce expression on his face. Just as the crimson beam reached Song Jians back, a faint golden glow burst from the surface of his body. His running body was turned around by a mysterious force, and he swung his long sword harshly in front of him; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sacred Parry! Clang- With a muffled noise, the crimson beam of light was shattered by Song Jians sword. Then, an identical crimson beam erupted from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, directed at the Bloody Baron; Thud- This crimson beam pierced through the Bloody Barons heart, exploded out from his back. A damage of over 600 points sprang up from above the Bloody Barons head; How could this be The Bloody Baron was dumbstruck, his eyes fixed on Song Jian, filled with intense dread. Knight of Dawn, this is the skill of the Knight of Dawn one of the Dawn Warriors shouted, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Song Jian; Praise be to You, Goddess of Dawn, your exclusive knight has finally reappeared in the mortal world Three Dawn Warriors cried out in unison, their eyes filled with the adoration of fans for their idol as they looked at Song Jian. System: Dawn Warrior C Qis admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him; System: Dawn Warrior C Songs admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him; System: Dawn Warrior C Yas admiration for you has greatly increased, reaching the level of reverence, you can initiate a recruitment request to him; A series of system prompts suddenly made Song Jian feel like he was hit by a pie. He had recruited these three Dawn Warriors through his worshipful relationship with the Silver Moon Commerce, regardless of whether he could clear this instance, they needed to be returned in the end; But now there was an opportunity to recruit these three level twenty elite warriors to be his followers right before his eyes. What should Song Jian do? What else could he do but recruit! Recruit, recruit, recruit! With twenty years of single and quick hand speed, Song Jian rapidly chose to recruit the three; Respected Knight of Dawn, Im willing to become one of your followers! A Dawn Warrior knelt on one knee, giving a salute towards the direction where Song Jian was located; System: Congratulations, you have recruited Dawn Warrior C Ya as your follower; However, the remaining two Dawn Warriors hesitated and eventually rejected the recruitment; I m sorry, my lord, I have my own duties and cannot follow behind you! Im sorry, my lord, I still have things I care about in the Silver Moon Commerce, and I cant leave! The two followers showed their remorse, shaking their heads as they rejected the offer. Continue the attack! After Song Jian issued the order, he couldnt help but lift the corners of his mouth. Even if only one Dawn Warrior was willing to follow him, he had struck it rich! This was a level twenty elite follower, entirely different from ordinary NPCs! Chapter 379: Successful Recruitment Chapter 379: Successful Recruitment Translator: 549690339 | Having recruited a Level 20 Elite Follower, Song Jian couldnt already be more satisfied. Praise be to you, Goddess of Dawn, I swear, Ill always follow devotedly behind your exclusive knight, never leaving or deserting! The Dawn Warrior, who had just become Song Jians follower, seemed inspired and yelled loudly, swinging his sword and rushing towards the Bloody Baron. Well, young fellow has quite the spirit! Song Jian revealed a smile. However, very quickly, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind. What did he say Knight of Dawn, Goddess of Dawns exclusive knight, he will always follow oh crap, Im not a Knight of Dawn, nor do I worship the Goddess of Dawn. I just unintentionally learned a sword technique that potentially belongs to a Knight of Dawn Will he stab me with his sword if he finds out that Im not a Knight of Dawn? Mom, Im scared! At this thought, Song Jian suddenly realized that this freshly recruited Dawn Warrior had become a hot potato. He should have known not to recruit him! Roar- The Bloody Baron swung his spear and pierced the chest of a Dawn Warrior, hoisting him into the air before ruthlessly throwing him to the side. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Splat- The Dawn Warriors vitality points had instantly dropped to a precarious level, the glaringly red vitality point gauge only had a bit left. Oh crap, is he gonna die right after being recruited? Song Jian was shocked, hastily casting a Surgical Healing on the Dawn Warrior who was thrown by the BOSS. As it turned out, the one the BOSS had just attacked was the Dawn Warrior Song Jian had just recruited. After stuffing the Dawn Warrior, who was leaning against the rock wall, with a potion of beginners healing and several pieces of roast meat, and ordering him to rest, Song Jian drew his sword and rushed towards the Bloody Baron. Broken Wing Dance! Sword Silk! Encircling the Bloody Baron in a flurry of sword slashes, Song Jian swiftly drew its attention, reducing the pressure on the remaining two Dawn Warriors. Song Jians previous Sacred Parry technique had the BOSS feeling wary. It looked at Song Jian, its gaze full of caution. However, the spear in its hand still contained lethal force, constantly emitting a piercing whistling sound as it jabbed at Song Jian. The BOSSS damage was high, each strike causing fifty to sixty points of damage to Song Jian. When Song Jians vitality points fell to less than half, he had no choice but to use Tai Chi Sword Skill to fend off the BOSSS attack. The two Dawn Warriors behind him were also constantly attacking, with damage numbers steadily floating up above the BOSSS head. Its vitality points were slowly declining, shortly falling below half. In reality, among the group, Song Jian had the most powerful attack, next was only the young Black Dragon, the three Dawn Warriors attack power could only be ranked at the end. Watching the two Dawn Warriors strenuously swinging their double-handed swords, Song Jian couldnt help but complain: Considering how low your damage is, you should have just taken up a shield as a tank. Arent you just bringing doom to us by insisting on using the double-handed sword in a retribution style! Damned reptile, get lost! The Bloody Baron suddenly brandished his spear, harshly smacking towards the Black Dragon whelp in mid-air. It turned out while Song Jian was using the Tai Chi Sword Skill, the Black Dragon whelp jacked away the BOSSS aggro. The flying Black Dragon whelp didnt expect the BOSS to suddenly attack it. In a moment of distraction, it was knocked down by the spear, hurling toward the rock wall nearby. Boom- The entire cave began to slightly tremble, the Black Dragon whelp fluttered its wings, straining to stand up from the ground, and let out a roar towards the Bloody Baron. Whack- The Black Dragon cubs wing suddenly swatted a test tube on a cabinet, throwing it towards the rock face, where it shattered into pieces. The Bloody Barons attack faltered as he glanced at the crushed test tube, his eyes reflecting distress akin to physical pain. Visibly falling back under the relentless attack, Song Jians eyes lit up, Hey, it seems like this BOSS really cares about its lab equipment could it be With this thought, Song Jian immediately commanded his recuperating follower, Go! Destroy the lab equipment around you as much as possible! Although the Dawn Warrior had been receiving Song Jians vitality recovery buff, and been using basic healing potions and roasted meat, the time was short. He had only managed to recover less than a third of his vitality and could not engage in combat. However, he was capable of causing some damage to the surroundings. The Dawn Warrior, C Ya stood up, swinging his longsword towards a nearby experimental cabinet. Bang, bang, bang- As the crashing sounds echoed, the Bloody Baron trembled. He wanted to rush towards the Dawn Warrior who was wreaking havoc but his hatred was firmly locked on Song Jian. He was constrained by the rules of the system and could only watch helplessly as his precious lab equipment was destroyed piece by piece. Roar, you all will pay! The Bloody Barons anger flared, but half his attention was distracted by the destructive Dawn Warrior. He was too flustered to focus on the battle, releasing his skills haphazardly. Each move was either a miss or terribly off-target, greatly alleviating the pressure on Song Jian and his group. When the Bloody Barons vitality dropped below 80%, he finally started unleashing his ultimate move, the Fatal Strike! The BOSS swung his spear, as a surge of red energy converged at its tip. With a forceful thrust, he slammed it into the ground. BOOM! With a deafening explosion, five red beams burst forth from where the spear touched the ground, shooting towards Song Jian, the Black Dragon cub, and the three Dawn Warriors. Swish- The speed of the red light was incredibly fast. Before he could react, a red streak flashed before Song Jians eyes, and a cool sensation spread across his chest. MISS A faint blue text floated above his head. The Black Dragon cub was also hit by a red beam, but a large MISS also floated above its head. Song Jian felt a shock in his heart and quickly turned his gaze to the follower who was in the process of destroying the lab. The follower had only managed to recover 34% of his vitality so far, he would undoubtedly be killed if hit by the fatal attack. Luckily, MISS also floated above his head. Just then, one of the Dawn Warriors groaned, as though hit by a mallet, his body flew backward. Above his head appeared a damage number in the high hundreds, and his vitality plummeted to a little above thirty. This move from the Bloody Baron could randomly damage one person in the field and was unaffected by hate value. Seeing that the Dawn Warrior busy destroying his lab equipment hadnt taken any damage, disappointment flashed in the eyes of the Bloody Baron. His attacks became more aggressive. Song Jians vitality was dropping fast. Seeing that the BOSS had less than 20% of his vitality left, Song Jian gritted his teeth, and activated his Immortal Sword Body. A pale golden light immediately enveloped him, like a golden armor encasing his body. Die! With a flick of his wrist, Song Jian thrust the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword at the Bloody Barons heart from an unexpected angle. Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword Chapter 380: Blood Beheading Greatsword Translator: 549690339 | The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword pierced the bloody Barons heart, causing over three hundred critical damage points. The Baron swung his spear, swatting Song Jian away like a fly. Boom! A crimson wave of energy burst from the Bloody Barons body, knocking back the Dawn Warriors that had been chasing him, and then he charged towards Song Jian with large strides. Die, human! The Baron roared as he swung his spear, and a strong bloody aura burst from it, condensing into red lightning bolts that shot towards Song Jian. Boom, boom, boom~ The ground was struck with holes from the red lightning. Song Jian wielded the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and used his Tai Chi Sword Skill to block the lightning bolts. At this point, Song Jian looked very battered, his face pale, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and he used all his strength to fend off the crimson lightnings bombardment. The Bloody Barons attack lasted for only five seconds. The red lightning disappeared, and the Bloody Barons speed suddenly increased. He raised his spear and viciously slammed it down on Song Jians head. Clang! With a faint sound, Song Jians Follower overturned a cabinet, spilling all the dishes inside, which broke all over the floor. The Bloody Barons body suddenly trembled, and his strike also experienced a brief delay. Song Jian took the opportunity to roll out of the attack range and used Sword Shadow Step to escape to a distance. At this point, he only had a little over four hundred Vitality Points remaining, barely enough to withstand two or three more attacks from the Bloody Baron. The Black Dragon hatchling and a Dawn Warrior continuously attacked the Bloody Baron from behind, causing his Vitality Points to drop rapidly. However, the Barons hatred was firmly locked on Song Jian, vowing not to rest until he killed him. Thud! Another Slow Medicine vial smashed at the Barons feet. Song Jian looked back and cast the Hearts Eye skill. A crimson cross constantly scanned the Bloody Barons body, finally stopping at his right shoulder. Song Jian suddenly stopped and held his longsword horizontally across his chest, striking the pose of Sacred Parry. Seeing Song Jian stop, the Bloody Baron roared and swung his spear downward with a flash of red energy that formed a thick blade edge. Clang! The spear and the longsword collided, and Song Jian was thrown into the air by the intense force. He did a backflip and landed steadily. The Bloody Barons powerful strike was completely counteracted, leaving him exposed, his spear almost flying out of his hands while he staggered back. Song Jian leaped forward, aiming his longsword at the Bloody Barons right side and slashing down fiercely. Light Strike! A brilliant golden light burst from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime. Admiration filled the eyes of the three Dawn Warriors, as the Light Strike was also a skill of the Knight of Dawn. This made Song Jians newly recruited Follower even more certain of his identity as a Knight of Dawn. Boom! The Blood Knight had just stabilized himself when he felt a deadly threat rushing towards him. The intense golden light made it impossible for him to open his eyes, and he could only squint ahead. In a golden light, a figure holding a dark red long sword pounced on it. There was no time to react as the sword emitting golden light fiercely chopped down on its right shoulder. Crack, crack- The sound of bones breaking could be heard as a damage value of over a thousand floated above the Bloody Barons head, completely depleting its remaining Vitality Points. In an instant, the momentum on the Bloody Barons body dissipated, like an old man in the twilight years, its body wobbling as it took two steps back. Salena, I havent resurrected you yet. I The Bloody Barons eyes showed a bewildered look, the black aura in its eye sockets growing thicker and its entire body enveloped in the black aura, as if it were burning. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom, the Bloody Baron, enveloped in a thick black aura, collapsed with a thud, and a dazzling pile of items burst out. Big loot! Great, haha, my lucks not bad! Song Jians eyes were almost squinting. This time, more than ten items dropped, which had never happened before from a BOSS drop. Just as Song Jian was counting the loot, the faces of the five trolls at the entrance suddenly changed. They saw that the blood light on the door of the Blood Demon Cave, which originally was very thick, suddenly weakened a lot, turning pale red and losing its brilliance. Duo Sa, whats going on?! A trolls face showed a terrified expression as it pointed at the entrance of the instance and roared. Is this the work of those people who just entered? Im going to tear them apart! Roar! A troll swung its club in anger, unable to vent its rage, smashing a huge rock, more than one person tall, into pieces with a bang. Damn it, those humans have already killed one of the guardians in the Demon Cave. If they kill the final guardian and get the Book of the Abyss, this instance will disappear! Duo Sas face twisted, his right fist clenching tightly, his shaking arm trembling. He regretted being just a few minutes late. If they had been a bit faster, they certainly could have entered the secret realm before those humans. Duo Sa, do you think those humans will get the Book of the Abyss? a troll hesitated. Impossible! Duo Sa roared, Guarding the Book of the Abyss is a powerful being with the bloodline of an Abyss demon. He will definitely kill all the intruders! Duo Sa, dont worry too much. Even if they get the Book of the Abyss, as long as we guard this place, we can still snatch it from them when they come out! a troll said gravely. Yes, snatch it from them, the Abyss Demon Lord is watching us! Despite their anxiety, with five trolls present, Song Jian calmly checked the loot attributes. Two Dawn Warriors nearly died and were now sitting on the ground, regaining Vitality Points by eating grilled meat. With a grin, Song Jian looked at the dropped items in his inventory, pleased at his loot. This time there were a total of twelve weapons and equipment, which could be considered luxurious. Additionally, there were quite a few Grade 1 gems and precious materials. Out of the twelve equipment pieces, the lowest quality were four Level 15 blue-grade equipment: Druid gloves, Mage hat and leggings, and Summoner shoulder pads. Among the remaining weapons and equipment, there were four green and three blue Level 20 pieces. The best was a silver-grade Level 20 weapon, the Blood Beheading Greatsword. Blood Beheading Greatsword (Silver), Weapon, Double-handed Sword, Equipment Level 20, Attack80-95, Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Crush +2, Special Effect: Blood Suck (Passive) C 15% of the attack damage is converted into Vitality Points for the attacker; Durability: 120/120, Equipment Requirement: Warrior Class; Chapter 381: The Demon Knight Chapter 381: The Demon Knight Translator: 549690339 | This silver-quality double-handed sword evoked looks of envy in the eyes of the three Dawn Warriors, who were all still dressed in level 20 white-quality gear. Song Jian thought for a moment, then directly handed the long sword to the newly recruited follower. He then sorted through the loot, picked out a few pieces of level 20 blue-green gear, and handed it over to Dawn Warrior C Ya. Thankyou, my lord, I swear Ill followyou unto death! Da? Warrior-Ya, emotion written all over his face, knelt on one knee and bowed to Song Jian. After changing into his new gear, Yas combat power had increased two or threefold. The Blood Beheading Greatsword he held incited envy in the other two Da? Warriors. Once everyones vitality points had fully recovered, Song Jian rose to his feet: Continue! The group followed the cave passage and moved on. On their journey, Ya was always at the very front, opposing all the minor creatures single-handedly, making the path afterward much easier. If it werent for the ten-year contract I signed with Silver Moon Commerce, I d want to follow this man too! a Dawn Warrior, enviously watching Ya, murmured quietly. After killing the Bloody Baron, Song Jian gained a great deal of combat experience. On the later journey, he killed over a dozen small creatures. A golden light burst from his body, and his level rose to 19. Song Jian used the additional skill point he gained to upgrade his Rapid Sword skill, extending its duration by two seconds from six to eight. After more than two hours, the group finally reached the deepest part of the Blood Demon Cave. It looked like a ruined great hall. Half of it had collapsed, with large chunks of rubble piled up. At the rear of the hall was something like a volcano spouting hot red blood, splashing around like magma. In front of this blood volcano was a seven to eight meters high throne, entirely made of black crystals, glistening under the light of the blood. A demon knight with horns on his head sat on the throne. As they entered the hall, the atmosphere changed as if an invisible force was binding them. Even the air became heavy. The three Da? Warriors looked at the throne with somber expressions and a look of despair in their eyes. How could this be, a real demon knight is guarding the Book of the Abyss? Three bosses? Song Jian was stunned, his face full of disbelief. So many bosses, no wonder no team has ever cleared the Blood Demon Cave so far At this point, two three-headed hellhounds lay at the feet of the demon knights throne. Each of their massive heads raised, riveted on Song Jians party, revealing monstrous expressions. If it were only one Demon Knight, Song Jian might have put up a fight, but the three bosses they faced now were something they couldnt handle. They didnt even have the courage to give it a try. Isnt this quest difficulty a bit too high? Is the Book of the Abyss really a task I can accomplish at this stage? Song Jian couldnt help but wonder. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. LV25 Abyss Demon Knight Kulun, Lord Level, Vitality Points: 8000/8000, Characteristics: Demonic Body, Super Damage, Skills: Demon Summoning, Hell Strike, Abyss Instant Slash. LV20 Three-Headed Hellhound, Elite Level, Vitality Points: 4200/4200, Characteristics: Demonic Creature, Super Sharp, Skills: Evil Breath, Dead Light Eye, Bite Assault. A level 25 Lord Level boss and two 20 Level Elite bosses C even if Song Jian were to ascend to level 20, he wouldnt stand a chance against them. Even with the addition of three Dawn Warriors and a Black Dragon Hatchling, theres no way they could defeat them. The Black Dragon cub sniffed out the scent of the demon, it became eager, let out a roar at the three bosses; two Hellhounds slowly stood up, fixing their eyes on the Black Dragon cub, they matched it in defiance and let out terrifying howls; The three Dawn Warriors stayed restrained, looking over at Song Jian, waiting for his command; Priest Cecilia would never give me a task that I cant accomplish. We will definitely kill these three bosses and obtain the Book of the Abyss! Song Jian said firmly. Asya, you go try out the damage on the demon knight, I will command the Black Dragon cub to attract the attention of the two Hellhounds. Song Jian turned to the remaining two dawn warriors saying: You assist with attacking from the side, if you notice something amiss, retreat immediately. Asya had changed into a new set of gear, Song Jian estimated that they should be able to resist attacks from the Abyss Demon Knight, but the other two Dawn Warriors might be knocked away as soon as they come into contact with the Demon Knight. Yes, Master! Asya yelled, The Goddess of Dawn is protecting me! Da? Charge! A glorious white light bloomed under Asyas feet, and as quick as an arrow, she charged at the demon knight; The Black Dragon cub let out a roar at the two Hellhounds, spouting hot Dragon Breath, rushing towards the two Hellhounds; The Goddess of Da? protects us! The two Dawn Warriors exchanged a glance, their faces filled with determination, and with a low growl, they also charged at the demon knight together; -58 -57 -55 Indeed, the power of a level 20 silver-grade Blood Beheading Greatsword was extraordinary, cutting down on the Demon Knight, even a common attack could cause over fifty damage. However, the other two Dawn Warriors, could only inflict about a dozen damage on the BOSS, sometimes, they could only cause single digit damage; Vermin! The Demon Knight gave a disdainful growl, randomly drew a halberd from beside his throne and fiercely stabbed it toward Asya; A sharp sound tearing through the air suddenly echoed, it almost pierced the Da? Warriors eardrums, all three showed pained expressions on their faces. Thud- The halberd cruelly pierced Asyas chest, instantly causing over five hundred damage, this attack made Asya, with only eight hundred Vitality Points, feel a wave of fear, this was her first time being so close to death; Why is the damage so high? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, this was just a casual strike from the BOSS, if their opponent used a skill, wouldnt that instantly wipe out Asya? The assisting Da? Warriors faces also revealed surprise, Asyas gear was much better than theirs, if they were the target of this attack, theyd probably be beaten to near death; We cant defeat it! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and after some hesitation, he jumped in, preparing to take Asyas place. Retreat, retreat, we cant win! Song Jian was anxious but at that moment, a milky white beam of light fell from the sky, enveloping Asya, her Vitality Points, which had already lost two-thirds, instantly filled up, and a thin light curtain appeared on the surface of Asyas body. The curtain kept circulating, sparkling with milky white light. Chapter 382 - 382 Cecilia Chapter 382: Cecilia Translator: 549690339 | The sudden turn of events left Song Jian somewhat surprised. He turned to look and a figure emerged from the passage outside the main hall. Priest Cecilia! A faint glow enveloped her as she continually waved her magic staff. Rays of light descended from the sky, falling upon Song Jian, the three Dawn Warriors, and the Black Dragon hatchling. Cecilia, why did you come? Song Jian asked excitedly. Guided by God, Cecilia replied with a smile. Song Jian noticed a new status effect in his status bar: Recover 15 Vitality Points every second, lasting 30 minutes. Flap-flap-flap ~ Cecilias codex in the left hand flipped pages on its own without any wind. As Cecilia chanted divine incantations and pointed at everyone, they were immediately shrouded in a milky-white glow. Divine Protection! Defense increased by 2000, damage from enemies reduced by 30%; Another powerful supportive effect. Song Jians face lit up with joy. With Cecilias assistance, beating the three bosses ahead suddenly seemed possible! Cecilia, this isnt the Dawn Divine Palace! The Abyss Demon Knight sneered, swinging his lance at the Dawn Warrior Ya with savage force. A dark demonic aura surged from the lance, and his eyes glowed with murderous intent. Move out of the way! Song Jian roared, rushing forward to stand in Yas place. Golden light radiated from his body as he assumed a strange stance with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Whoosh ~ The air within a three-meter radius seemed to be violently compressed. Song Jian felt a strong wind blowing in his face, making it hard to breathe. It felt as though countless sharp blades were stabbing into his body, and his protective armor seemed to lose its effect all of a sudden. Clang- A dull collision echoed in everyones ears. Initially, the sound was muffled, but it soon grew louder and more resonant. Finally, the sound reverberated throughout the temple, crashing against everyone like a tsunami wave after wave. Sacred Parry! Song Jian felt a huge force driving him backward. He was like a small stone being hurled into the air, smashing harshly against the temple wall. He then fell down from the wall. A damage indicator showing over nine hundred points popped up above the Demon Knights head. The searing pain caused the Demon Knight to growl in agony. Kulun, youve been away from the Dawn Divine Palace for too long. Youve even forgotten the signature move of the Dawn Knights. Cecilia revealed a mocking smile. She waved her right hand, and a ray of divine light fell upon Song Jian. With the super supportive Cecilia on their side, Song Jian and the three Dawn Warriors were brimming with confidence. They charged fearlessly towards the Demon Knight Kulun. -12 -14 -18 -59 Broken Wing Dance! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Light Strike! With a Sword Shadow Step, Song Jian flashed behind the demonic knight, and unleashed a series of sword techniques at the BOSS, the Light Strike in particular inflicted double the damage on the demonic knight, Kulun. The initial damage of over six hundred points, but now reached one thousand two hundred points, immediately directing the knights attention towards him. Light Strike is a holy attack, specifically effective against demonic knights. Seeing Song Jian using Light Strike, Cecilias eyes twinkled, and an enchanting smile appeared on her face. Knight of Dawn, you damned guy! The demonic knight Kulun directly gave up on the Dawn Warriors and pivoted, swinging his halberd violently towards Song Jian. Even with Cecilia performing healing magic from behind, Song Jian dared not take a direct hit from the demonic knight and swiftly maneuvered to evade. With a boom, the ground split, creating a rift over three meters long from which hot, red blood, like lava, spurted out. Wielding his halberd, demonic knight Kulun, steady yet agile, resembled a mighty dragon. Despite being surrounded, he didnt seem pressured. Each of his techniques grew stronger. If it wasnt for Cecilia continually casting her healing spells from behind, the four of them, including Song Jian, would have been killed by the demonic knight. Song Jian observed that although the knights hostility was directed towards him, each of his attacks had a splashing effect, also causing damage to the three Dawn Warriors nearby. Even a basic attack could inflict two to three hundred points of damage on the surroundings. Moreover, as the Demonic Knight Kuluns Vitality Points could continue to decrease, its attack grew stronger. The initial basic attacks that caused two to three hundred points of damage now caused four to five hundred points. Despite Cecilias healing, the three Dawn Warriors felt restrained and dared not plunge straight into the fight. Boom! With a devastating sweep, the demonic knight sent a Dawn Warrior flying, dealing over seven hundred points of damage, sending him into a critical state. Cecilia quickly cast a healing spell, reviving him. Master, its attack is getting more fierce. We are struggling to resist! A warrior cried out. Hold on, it wont last much longer! Song Jian roared. Just then, a dragons roar echoed from the sky. Song Jian, startled, looked up only to see the half-blooded Black Dragon hatchling with a three-headed hellhound in its mouth, suspended in mid-air. The hellhound seemed to have lost all its strength, hanging limply. Despite being battered, the hatchling held its head high, proudly slamming the hellhound onto the ground. Good job! Song Jian couldnt help but cheer. Although the black dragon hatchling was only a level fifteen elite, it was able to kill one of the two level twenty elite BOSS, demonstrating its place at the top of the food chain. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This also had a lot to do with Cecilias constant healing. Without the support of Cecilia Priest, the black dragon hatchling would not be a match for the two hellhounds. Damn it, reptile, Ill tear you apart and cast you into the abyss. Your soul will wail in agony for ten thousand years under the flames of the abyss! The demonic knight Kulun roared as he saw the falling body of the three-headed hellhound. Swinging his halberd, he struck the ground. Boom! An intense force burst from the ground, blasting everyone who was attacking him a dozen meters away. The demonic knight chanted a spell, slowly raising his left hand. Behind him, the volcano of blood erupted, the hot blood wave rising tens of meters high. A codex emitting a dark aura slowly ascended from the volcano opening. Come forth, my warriors, shred my enemies before my eyes! The demonic knights eyes radiated crimson as a ball of hot flames emerged from the Book of the Abyss and fell in front of him. A huge black bronze gate became clearer and clearer as it was engulfed in burning black flames, becoming larger and larger. Chapter 383: Magic Flame Upgrade Chapter 383: Magic Flame Upgrade Translator: 549690339 | Damn it, its summoning the Abyssal Gate! Stop it! Cecilias face changed drastically, and she quickly shouted. Soon, a five to six-meter tall bronze gate, emitting a dark aura, stood in front of everyone. On the surface of the gate was a carved relief of a demon skull; At this moment, the demon skull on the gate began to slowly open its eyes, and as the black flames on the surface of the gate burned fiercely, the gate also began to open slowly; This is the Abyssal Flame? Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. Its important to know that he had merged with the Abyssal Flame, and it burned inside his body. At this moment, as the Abyssal Gate slowly opened, a wave of demonic roars and howls came from behind the gate. Shadows loomed, as if a demon army was waiting behind the door; Whoosh ~ Just then, Song Jians body surface suddenly burst into a black flame, identical to the black flame in front of the demon knight. In the center of the black flame, there was also a faint outline of a bronze gate; How could this be Demon Knight Kulun revealed a surprised expression in his eyes. The Abyssal Flame is a unique Magic Flame from the Abyss, only found in the Abyss and only controlled by an Abyssal Lord level powerhouse that rules over a region; It was through the Book of the Abyss that Demon Knight Kulun could control the Abyssal Flame and open the Abyssal Gate to summon demon warriors; But the human in front of them was clearly not an Abyssal creature. Why did he also possess the Abyssal Flame, and it seemed that he could control it completely; The appearance of the two Abyssal Flames instantly surged, seemingly competing to prove who was stronger; The Abyssal Gate, which was already half-open, began to close slowly. This ball of Abyssal Flame had to use all its power to fight against the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body, and it could not continue to open the Abyssal Gate. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Demon Knights trump card was accidentally destroyed by Song Jian. Even Cecilia did not expect this scene to happen; The Abyssal Flame in front of the Demon Knight was raging, and in a short time, it had pushed down the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body. Originally rising two to three meters high, the flame had now been pushed to less than a foot away from Song Jians body surface; At this sight, the Demon Knights face revealed a ferocious smile, it seemed that the Abyssal Flame of the other party was still very weak and no match for the Abyssal Flame contained in the Book of the Abyss; Song Jian also felt a heavy pressure rushing towards him, as if carrying a mountain on his body, and this mountain was getting heavier and heavier. The Abyssal Flame within him was struggling, trying to counter the enemy, but was repeatedly suppressed once again; Creak creak~ Song Jian felt his Vitality Points were continuously dropping, and his whole bodys blood turned into fuel to support the confrontation of the Abyssal Flames. Checking his attributes, Song Jian couldnt help but curse, Fog grass.. His previous feeling was not an illusion, and his Vitality Points were really decreasing. From losing one Vitality Point per second, the loss increased to two, three, four, The Demon Knight seemed to have noticed Song Jians situation too, and started laughing out loud, with a delighted expression on his face. I didnt expect you to have already merged with the Abyssal Flame. It being suppressed is equivalent to you being suppressed. Its currently using your Vitality Points as fuel and will soon be consuming your flesh, bones, meridians, even your entire body, all of it will become its fuel. In the end, your spirit and even your soul will be burned clean! Hahaha, this is the most painful death. In the Abyss, only those who have betrayed the Abyss, the traitors, will face such an outcome! Cecilia was also looking at Song Jian with an anxious expression, continuously casting healing spells on him. However, Song Jians lost Vitality Points kept increasing, ten points, twenty points, thirty points, The Abyssal Flame absorbed more and more Vitality Points, but there was no sign of victory. The Abyssal Flame on the opposite side was too powerful, and it even had a hidden suction force, which seemed to want to absorb the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body and merge it with the other partys flame; The Book of the Abyss on the volcanos crater was also emitting light, supporting the Abyssal Flames suppression of Song Jian from behind; I cant lose, I cant lose! Song Jians whole body was tense, using every trick he knew, as if he was really fighting against a mountain! He fought against the flames in front of the Demon Knight together with the Abyssal Flame. Song Jian felt his whole body immersed in flames, every cell in his body was burning, even his soul emitted a searing taste; Hum~ With a soft sound, eight or nine fist-sized black flames appeared beside Song Jian. They integrated one after another into Song Jians body, merging with the Abyssal Flame on his bodys surface; Whoosh- The Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body suddenly surged, instantly suppressing the black flames in front of the Demon Knight. How is this possible! How could this happen! The Demon Knight was suddenly thrown into confusion, unable to understand how the Abyssal Flame within Song Jians body could be so powerful. What just happened with those few balls of fire? Why did they suddenly appear and merge directly with the other partys flame? This this is simply What happened just now had completely overturned the Demon Knights previous experience. It was known that Abyssal Flames repelled each other; once two balls of Abyssal Flame encountered each other, either one would suppress and absorb the other to strengthen itself, or it would be absorbed by the other party to strengthen them; Automatic fusion was absolutely impossible, but those eight or nine black flames had directly merged together; Its impossible, unless, unless those eight or nine black flames separated from his body A thought suddenly struck the Demon Knights mind. At this time, the black flames that once burned fiercely in the forging room of Starfire Shop suddenly extinguished, shocking all the Life Profession players crafting items inside, and this crafting attempt naturally ended in failure; After merging with the previously separated flames, the Abyssal Flame on Song Jians body was instantly at an absolute advantage, completely suppressing the black flame in front of the Demon Knight. What panicked the Demon Knight even more was that the black flame in front of him was slowly approaching Song Jian, just like prey being gradually dragged into a hunters cave. No, this cant continue! The Demon Knight clenched his teeth, grabbed his long halberd, and prepared to charge towards Song Jian; At that moment, with a boom, the black flame finally couldnt resist any longer, and was absorbed by the Abyssal Flame inside Song Jians body. For a time, Song Jian seemed to be completely enshrouded in the black flame, which even condensed into a black armor on the surface of his body, firmly protecting him inside. At that moment, a system prompt suddenly appeared in front of Song Jians eyes; System: Congratulations, your Third-tier Demon Flame Abyssal Flame has been promoted to the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame Abyssal Raging Flame; Chapter 384: Passing Through Chapter 384: Passing Through Translator: 549690339 | Ive leveled up? Just like that Ive leveled up? Song Jian felt a bit surprised. He had hoped that the Abyssal Flame would level up after he absorbed the recovery flame before, but it had only enhanced his attributes. Unexpectedly, after suppressing another group of Abyssal Flame, he directly leveled up, becoming a Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, the Abyssal Raging Flame. Abyssal Raging Flame (Fourth-tier Demonic Flame): Damage increases by 100, ice resistance increases by 50 points, fire resistance increases by 50 points, the damage received from water-based magic is weakened by 50%, the damage received from fire-based magic is reduced by 50%; Feature: Can condense Abyssal Flame Armor, defense increases by 200 points, resistance increases by 150 points, attackers suffer a 150% fire damage rebound; Because of the Eye of the Fire God ring, Song Jian was already able to reflect 30% of melee damage. Now that he has condensed into a Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, the rebound effect has further increased significantly. Song Jian even suspected that if he stood in the crowd of monsters without taking any action, the rebound damage alone might be enough to wipe them all out. Damn, impossible, you actually stole the power of the Book of Abyss! The Demon Knight swung his long spear, smashing it hard on Song Jians shoulder, but was immediately repelled by the bounce from the Abyssal Flame Armor. Looking at Song Jian, his eyes were filled with a look of shock. Even Cecilias gaze at Song Jian was filled with surprise. But looking at the black flames burning on Song Jians body, a touch of worry flashed in Cecilias eyes. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian brandished the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and charged at the Demon Knight. With the black flames burning on him, Song Jian looked even more like a Demon Knight than Kulun. His longsword had also become sharper. After the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame increased Song Jians damage by a hundred points, even a simple strike could cause more than two hundred points of damage to the Demon Knight. If skill bonuses were added, a set of skills could even deal close to five hundred points of damage to the Demon Knight; Boom Boom Boom- The Demon Knight was forced to continuously retreat just by Song Jian, completely suppressed and unable to fight back. This scene left the three Dawn Warriors dumbfounded. They knew that before this, the Demon Knight was dominating, and if it wasnt for Cecilia providing continuous healing from behind, the four of them would have already been done for. The Demon Knight was aggrieved. He dealt a hundred points of damage to Song Jian, but in turn he received nearly a hundred and eighty points of damage. Even if his vitality was high, he couldnt handle this! Die! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, covered in black flames, appeared as if a god descended. As soon as the cooldown on Light Strike ended, he immediately executed it. He, shrouded in black flames, swung his long sword and condensed a golden Sword Qi that was more than a meter long, and fiercely slashed at the Demon Knight; With a thunderous boom, the Demon Knight was slashed in the chest by the substantial golden Sword Qi. His body flew backward and smashed into a stone pillar, shattering it, then flew another ten plus meters. The armor on his chest was completely broken, exposing his scale-like demon skin. The wound on his chest almost cut open his ribcage, you could even see his beating heart. This strike put the Demon Knight directly into a near-death state, making it extremely difficult for him to even get up. Impossible, how could this be The Demon Knights eyes were filled with terror. He struggled to get up, leaning on his long spear, staring at Song Jian with a ferocious look on his face. Looking at Song Jian covered in black flames, a strange smile suddenly appeared on the Demon Knights face, he murmured softly: When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you Boom! A loud noise, the Demon Knights body suddenly exploded, turning into countless fragments floating in the air, then all ignited, like a swarm of black butterflies fluttering in the sky; The moment the Demon Knight Kulun died, the three Hellhounds that were originally fighting desperately with the Black Dragon whelps suddenly let out a scream, and their bodies also began to burn. In a short while, they turned into ashes, sprinkling down from the sky. System: You have killed the final BOSS of Blood Demon Cave C Demon Knight Kulun, your actions have drawn the attention of the Abyssal Clan; System: You have cleared a unique instance, Blood Demon Cave, and gained 100,000 battle experience; System: You have cleared a unique instance, Blood Demon Cave. Your name will spread throughout the City of Hymns. Your reputation in the City of Hymns increased by 50 points; In the Sun Fire Business Association, several managers were sitting around a conference table, their expressions solemn. Silver Moon Commerce has really gone too far this time. Zone B has always been our territory, they seem to be trying to provoke a war! We were close to driving out that yes, the Starfire Shop this time, but against all odds it has revived, causing a thorn in our side in Zone B! I heard that Starfire Shop has been sold to a god-favored one, but this person has also joined Silver Moon Commerce. It seems like theyre planning to use this shop as a springboard to expand their influence in Zone B! Investigate this god-favored one. Hmph, Im going to show him what happens when you cross the Sun Fire Business Association! Sir, the owner of the Starfire Shop is called Song Jian, he has never been seen in the City of Hymns before Hmph, Song Jian, Makara, find some experts tomorrow. I dont want to see this guy in the City of Hymns anymore! Yes, sir, I think we can Just as they were discussing how to deal with Song Jian, a system broadcast rang throughout the City of Hymns: City of Hymns System Region Announcement: Congratulations to Song Jian for being the first to clear the unique secret realm, the Blood Demon Cave! Reward this player with 100,000 combat experience points and 50 prestige points in the City of Hymns! The secret realm of the Blood Demon Cave will now be converted into a regular secret realm. Its difficulty will be greatly reduced to simple, ordinary, difficult, and real. All teams are welcome to challenge it! This system announcement was sent out three times in a row. The people discussing in the Sun Fire Business Association were taken aback and fell into a brief moment of embarrassment; Sir, do, do we still proceed with A manager next to him cautiously wiped his sweat and asked in a low voice. Proceed with what? He alone has overcome a secret realm that hasnt been conquered in the City of Hymns for a long time. Who dares to mess with him now? Unless you can find a Tier One Combat Power expert, anyone below Tier One wont be a match for him, hmph! There are Tier One Combat Power experts in the City of Hymns The cost is too high! After a sigh, the scene fell into a silent and awkward atmosphere. The entire City of Hymns was bubbling after hearing the system announcement. The Blood Demon Cave was one of the taboo secret realms of the City of Hymns. It was out in the open without any restrictions to enter, yet till now, no one had managed to conquer it. For a while, the entire City of Hymns was discussing the name Song Jian, while Song Jian himself was happily picking up the items dropped by the demon knights. Chapter 385: Return to the Manor Chapter 385: Return to the Manor Translator: 549690339 | After killing the Demon Knight Kulun, Song Jians experience points skyrocketed massively. Coupled with the hundred-thousand battle experience gained from clearing the dungeon, Song Jian, whose experience bar had just levelled up to nineteen, leapfrogged to the position above half, reaching 19.78%. This was equivalent to the experience that Song Jian could gain from five or six days and nights of non-stop monster hunting. Besides gaining abundant experience, the loot dropped by the Demon Knight Kulun also amounted to eighteen pieces. Among them, twelve pieces were weaponry and equipment. The remaining included a blueprint for weaponry forging, a tailor design diagram, a magic inscription drawing, two tier-2 gems, and a piece of precious forging material, the Abyssal Demon Crystal. After the death of Demon Knight Kulun, the Book of the Abyss was naturally collected by Priest Cecilia to eliminate the Abyss Demon that was sealed. Song Jian began to sort through the loot. Among the equipment dropped, three pieces had a silver-quality property. The Abyssal Demon Helmet, a leather hat, was silver, equipment level 20, providing +38 Defence, +29 Resistance, +10% Total Defence, and +10 Fire Resistance. Special effect 1: Dark Vision (Passive), allowing the user to see clearly within a thirty-meter radius in dim or no-light conditions. Special effect 2: Abyss Demon Breath (Passive), the user gains the protection of Abyss Demon Breath, reducing all damage by 20%, and the probability of being critically hit is reduced by 30%. Equipment requirement: 18 Level; Can it be taken out of the game: No. This silver-quality hat was much better than the Scorpion Beast Helmet that Song Jian was currently wearing. Ever since the Scorpion Beast Helmet was damaged by an enemy, the chance of triggering the Desert Scorpion Soul seemed to have decreased a lot. Sometimes, even after several battles in succession, it wouldnt trigger even once. The most important feature of the Scorpion Beast Helmet was the triggering of the Desert Scorpion Soul to assist in battle. Without this feature, the value of this helmet was at most equivalent to a green-quality helmet of the same level. Now that he had a better silver-quality hat, naturally, he would replace it immediately. The remaining two silver-quality items were also level twenty equipment, but one was a pair of gloves for summoners and the other was a chest armour for hunters. Besides these three silver-quality items, the rest were all level twenty blue and green equipment. Song Jian glanced at them, and as there was none that he could use, he tossed all of them into his inventory. The remaining blueprint was for a halberd. Furthermore, this halberd had a 10% chance of being forged into a golden-quality weapon, a 70% chance of being a silver-quality weapon, and a 20% chance of being a blue-quality weapon. This harvest, its really not small! Looking at the loot in his inventory, Song Jians face revealed an excited smile. Priest Cecilia, having obtained the Book of Abyss, directly opened up a Teleportation Gate. Song Jian placed the Black Dragon whelp into Pet Space for rest and treatment, and entered the Teleportation Gate with his new followers, directly returning to Doomsday City. The remaining two Dawn Warriors followed Cecilia back to the shop where Annie of the Silver Moon Commerce was managing things. At this moment, several troll warriors who had been guarding the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave watched as the light screen at the entrance of the Blood Demon Cave gradually faded, causing their faces to turn drastically. Then, they heard the regional announcement. Duo Sa couldnt help but raise his head and let out a mournful roar, his eyes glowing red as he stared at the entrance of the mystery door, tightly clutching his weapon. Duo Sa, he A troll warrior stepped forward, wanting to appease Duo Sa. Shut up, today I must kill him, kill this Gods Chosen One called Song Jian and take back the Book of the Abyss. Roar! Duo Sa seemed to fall into madness, his eyes emitting a blood-red light, and turned his fiendish face to roar at his companion. For a moment, all the troll warriors were scared by Duo Sas murderous eyes and stood silently behind him. Just then, five or six teams appeared in the distance. Some were NPC teams, some were player teams. Upon hearing the system announcement, they prepared to challenge the Blood Demon Cave. The Blood Demon Cave has now become a general instance, which can accommodate all teams to challenge at the same time. Those who are the first to clear the difficult level of Blood Demon Cave can also make a regional announcement in the City of Hymns. Moreover, the loot dropped by the first team to clear the instance is often more rewarding. Duo Sa, we better leave here, otherwise if those people see us, it will definitely start a war! A troll warrior, looking at the vague figure in the distance, nervously said. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whether in the eyes of the Gods Chosen Ones or other NPCs in the City of Hymns, the troll clan was seen as the enemy. Once encountered in the wild, it often provoked a war. Currently, the opposing side had seven or eight teams, but Duo Sa and his group only had five people, they were no match for the team from the City of Hymns. Duo Sas anger caused his whole body to shake slightly, his heavy breathing sounded like thunder, his chest heaving dramatically for a moment before he finally gritted his teeth and growled, Go! In the end, Duo Sa didnt see Song Jian come out from the entrance of the instance, which foiled their ambush plan. Normally, after clearing an instance, you would be automatically teleported to the instance entrance. But who knew that this time the sudden appearance of Priest Cecilia would open a gate to Doomsday City for Song Jian. This was agreed upon between Song Jian and the others before he accepted the quest. Once the mission was completed, he would be teleported back to Doomsday City, not allowing him to stay outside. Soon, Duo Sas group disappeared into the dense forest, and the Blood Demon Cave greeted wave after wave of challengers. Song Jian was directly transported back to Manor Castle. Song Jian, who had just experienced an intense battle and intended to relax, suddenly found that the atmosphere throughout Manor Castle was very tense. Calling over Butler George, Song Jian asked with a frown, What exactly happened in the manor? Why does everyone seem so flustered? George wiped the sweat from his forehead and said softly, Not far from the manor, a military camp suddenly popped up. It seems that there are already quite a few soldiers training in there. My lord, they are less than three hundred meters away from us. If you decide to expand your territory further, well be sure to butt heads with that military camp! Military camp? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. While his personal strength was already amongst the top players, territorial expansion warfare truly required an army that could conquer fortresses. Relying on an individuals power alone, it would be challenging to take over a manor with a complete defense system. Lets go and check it out. Song Jian thought for a moment and then headed for the castles exit. The Dawn Warrior Aze, like a guard, closely followed Song Jian. Chapter 386: Dragon Might Chapter 386: Dragon Might Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian stood at the edge of his territory, looking into the distance. Sure enough, a military camp had been set up about three hundred meters away from his territory. The camp occupied more than a thousand square meters. It wasnt very big, but the shouts and killing sounds from inside made Song Jians heart jump. In the center of the camp, only the top of a military tent was visible, with a flag flapping in the wind. The flag was emblazoned with a large character: Luo. In no time at all, the camp gate opened and a woman in a red armor, holding a Square Sky Halberd and riding a black horse, charged out from the camp. Behind her, thirty soldiers in leather armor and holding spears, followed closely. Luo Tianyu gestured with the halberd, pointed at Song Jian from atop her horse, and loudly asked: Are you the lord of the manor next door? Correct! Song Jian nodded. Watching the other party riding a horse, with thirty strong and silent soldiers behind her, he felt a sense of unyielding invincibility. Song Jian glanced at his butler George and the Dawn Warrior Ya beside him, suddenly feeling that his side seemed a bit weak. With a raise of his right hand, thirty blood corpses appeared out of thin air, shaking and groaning around Song Jian. Looking at the hunched, shaking blood corpses, Song Jian frowned deeper. Without comparison, theres no harm. When compared to the soldiers behind Luo Tianyu, his side looked more like a ragtag band of mercenaries. Song Jian raised his right hand, preparing to summon the Blood Wolves. The Blood Wolves were all at level fifteen, each as big and mighty as a calf. If summoned, they would definitely overpower the other sides momentum; However, after hesitating for a moment, Song Jian withdrew his hand. He needed to keep some cards in hand and not put all his forces on the table. Dare to fight me? If you can beat me, I am willing to ally with you! Luo Tianyu shouted. In Doomsday City, after the previous small war alliances merged into the Waste Capital, it posed an implicit threat to the surrounding players. Even Luo Tianyu was somewhat worried about the future invasion of the Waste Capital into her territory. She wouldnt be able to resist it alone. Her current foundation was acquired from a victory in a previous territorial expansion battle and used the war merits to buy horses and soldiers. However, this alone certainly wont be enough to resist the Waste Capital. At this point, Luo Tianyu turned her gaze to Song Jians Manor Castle. Within a kilometer radius, Song Jians Manor Castle was the strongest force. Large territory, many buildings, fully equipped defensive mechanisms, it had shown its power after two expansions. Many wandering NPCs had even joined. Due to the power of Song Jians manors territory, some players even gave up their safe houses and moved to other places. However, Luo Tianyu was reluctant to give up her hard-earned special building. This was her special reward she obtained after completing an extreme difficult task as a general, a treasure called the Tiger Talisman, which allowed her to transform her safe house into a military camp. With the military camp, Luo Tianyu could recruit and upgrade soldiers, she could even lead these soldiers to hunt monsters and level up. If the military camp was destroyed, Luo Tianyus power would decline by more than half, and it would be very difficult to survive in Doomsday City. However, she was reluctant to become the subordinate of others. She spent her days training soldiers in her camp, the purposefully resonating cries serving to attract Song Jians attention and invite him for a battle! If the opponent is too weak, she could take over the opponents territory. If the opponent is strong, then she could form an alliance, at least it would keep her military camp safe. Song Jian glanced at Luo Tianyus military camp. All kinds of defensive facilities were very well prepared. Some of the defensive facilities were unique to the military camp. If they were to launch a hard attack, it would be very difficult to conquer. If I win, are you really willing to become my subordinate? Song Jian chuckled. The power he now wielded, he believed he could kill even a level twenty-five elite boss. The power of the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, Abyssal Raging Flame, was not something the current players could withstand. A mans word is as good as a horses charge. As long as you win, 1 am willing to fight for you! Luo Tianyu shouted loudly. Alright, bring it on! Song Jian had a thought, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his hand, he shouted loudly. Dont say I didnt warn you! Luo Tianyu looked at Song Jian, the corner of her mouth revealing a strange smile. She spurred her horse toward Song Jian. Generals without a horse and with a horse were like two different classes. Many of the generals skills required the cooperation of a horse. Luo Tianyu, who was previously bankrupt, could only afford the cheapest horse after earning lots of war merits. This horses attributes were only slightly better than a regular mount, but with it, Luo Tianyu could exert 150% of her combat power; After the black warhorse trotted forward a few steps, it suddenly sped up. Luo Tianyu thrust her spear forward, and a brilliant white light enveloped her and the horse, as if they had become one. At the same time, the white light formed the shape of a long spear, the tip of which was the spearhead Luo Tianyu was holding. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Spear Charge! This is a charge skill of the generals, not only fast but could also deal 180% damage to the target, and it even had a chance to inflict targets with piercing, dizziness, and bleeding damage; This move must be used in conjunction with a warhorse. Without a warhorse, one cannot use Spear Charge! Originally, Song Jian and Luo Tianyu were still seventy to eighty meters apart. As soon as this move was applied, Luo Tianyu instantly advanced more than ten meters. Her speed increasing, she would be able to reach Song Jian within three or four seconds. Such speed! Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. He could vaguely sense the huge power of this attack. If he were to get hit, hed immediately be at a disadvantage. He didnt believe that this was Luo Tianyus only move. If hit by her, her follow-up attacks would be endless. At this moment, Song Jians best option was to dodge with the Sword Shadow step, but he didnt move. Directly raising his hand, he summoned the Black Dragon cub. The Black Dragon cub had previously been heavily injured while battling two level twenty hellhounds in the Blood Demon Cave, killing one. It was still slowly recovering in the Pet Space. At this time, its Vitality Points had only recovered by 60%, and the wounds on its body were still evident, but once Song Jian summoned it, the Black Dragon cub immediately entered combat mode, issuing a dragons cry, its body radiating a strong aura. The dragons cry was no longer as immature as before, but now carried a killing intent. The Dragon Might spread out, the charging black warhorse suddenly stopped, rearing back to scream; Trembling, the black warhorse collapsed to the ground, breaking Luo Tianyus Spear Charge. Suffering from the backlash of her skill, she spat out a mouthful of blood and fell from her horse. Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon Chapter 387: The Abyss Demon Translator: 549690339 | The Black Dragon cub roared and fiercely pounced forward, pinning Luo Tianyus warhorse under its body. The frail warhorse had no power to resist, and let out a cry as the Black Dragon cub bit its neck and threw it into the sky. How dare you! Luo Tianyu rolled a few times on the ground without getting up, and saw her own warhorse about to become prey for the Black Dragon cub, her eyes flared with rage as she shouted. Whoosh- A scorching Dragon Breath burst from the Black Dragon cubs mouth, enveloping the black warhorse in an instant. In no time, the smell of roasted meat wafted from the horse as it fell from the sky, and the Black Dragon cub bit it and began tearing and devouring it vigorously, not paying any attention to Luo Tianyu nearby. Um, it recently developed a sudden fondness for cooked food, so it likes to roast things before eating them Song Jian put away his longsword and said awkwardly. You owe me a warhorse! Luo Tianyus eyes welled up with tears. As a warrior profession, she only got her own warhorse at level twelve, and although it was the weakest and lowest-quality warhorse, she cherished it dearly. Now it had become food for Song Jians pet, and Luo Tianyu couldnt bear the injustice. They had only agreed to a fight-how could he let his pet eat her warhorse? Uh, sorry about that. Ill compensate you for the warhorse, and Ill definitely get you a better one! Song Jian said apologetically, looking at Luo Tianyu, who was about to cry. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph! Luo Tianyu glared at Song Jian, grabbed her long halberd and turned around to return to the camp. The gate slammed shut. Would this count as her losing? Once my territory expands to here, she should choose to surrender, right? Song Jian asked uncertainly. My lord, I guess it would depend on when you give her a new warhorse, a Dawn Warrior beside him chuckled. Song Jian was about to speak when he suddenly received a system notification. His face turned pale, and he visibly worsened. System: The seal of the Abyssal Demon has been broken, and your aura has been locked onto by it. In 10 minutes, it will track your aura and come for you; System: For the next 10 minutes, you will not be able to log off normally. If the Abyssal Demon cannot find you, it will begin destroying your territory. System: If you are killed by the Abyssal Demon, your body will become its parasitic host, and your soul will serve as nourishment for its growth. Series of system notifications informed Song Jian that the Abyssal Demon, which had been sealed by the priest Cecilia, had now broken the seal and was coming to take revenge on him! Damn it! Wasnt acquiring the Book of the Abyss supposed to help me annihilate the Abyssal Demon? Why did the seal break prematurely? Song Jian couldnt help but curse. At first, he thought the Abyssal Demon was just an ordinary boss, but after so many incidents and clearing the Blood Demon Cave, Song Jian realized that the Abyssal Demon was no lone entity. It was the embodiment of the Abyssal Clans evil, and provoking one was the same as provoking the entire clan. Thinking about it made Song Jians head hurt. Whats more, Song Jian still had the Abyss Curse with a luck reduction of three on him, serving as GPS tracking and allowing the Abyssal Demon to locate him at any time. If you want to fight, then lets fight! This time, lets see who dies! Song Jian gritted his teeth. He didnt intend to hide anything, so he summoned both Blood Crows and Blood Wolves. Blood Crows didnt have much combat power, even if their level had been raised to fifteen, but their combat power wasnt even comparable to that of ordinary monsters of the same level. However, Blood Crows could fly, so Song Jian ordered them to fly to a height of 500 meters to scout for any movement. Blood Zombies and Blood Wolves spread out in the surroundings, while the Black Dragon cub stood by Song Jian, silently waiting for the arrival of the Abyssal Demon. Soon, several Blood Crows in the southwest direction suddenly lost contact with Song Jian. Just before their death, their eyes sent an image to Song Jians mind. It was a powerful demon with a pair of goat horns on its head, huge black bat wings on its back, a tall and strong body that seemed to be engulfed in transparent flames. Its here! Song Jians heart thumped as he tightened his grip on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Wasnt the seal supposed to be draining its power? This Abyssal Demon was supposed to be getting weaker and weaker, so why does it look so much stronger than before? Song Jian recalled the image, furrowing his brow. Boom boom boom- Several buildings collapsed in the distance, and a tall figure appeared amidst the dust and smoke. Human, its time to settle our old scores! The Abyssal Demon spoke in the abyssal language, causing dizziness and hallucinations in ordinary creatures who heard it. Although Song Jian couldnt understand what it was saying, the words entering his ears made him comprehend the meaning automatically. Kill it! Song Jian waved his sword and cried out loudly. The Blood Zombies roared and charged at the Abyssal Demon with their hands and feet. The Blood Wolves growled and started trotting, picking up speed as they went, their figures turning into red lightning as they rushed towards the Abyssal Demon. Trash! The Abyssal Demon looked at the Blood Zombies rushing towards it with a hint of disdain in its eyes. At this point, the Abyssal Demons level had reached twenty, and it was a lord-level boss, emitting a terrifying aura. Its body surged with energy like flames rising into the air. The thirty Blood Zombies had barely reached within a meter of the Abyssal Demon when their bodies suddenly paused and began to shake violently. Plop plop plop- One after another, the Blood Zombies bodies burst open, turning into a rain of blood that fell from the sky like drizzle. Song Jians eyes narrowed the Abyssal Demons strength had increased more than tenfold compared to when he had first seen it. What the hell is Cecilia up to? Was obtaining the Book of the Abyss meant to enhance the Abyssal Demons strength? Song Jian muttered under his breath. Awo- A mournful howl, the Blood Wolves charged at the Abyssal Demon one after another. On their bodies, crimson Vitality Flames ignited. A Blood Wolf broke through the Abyssal Demons energy barrier and viciously bit its neck. With a cold snort, the Abyssal Demon raised its hand and grabbed the Blood Wolfs neck. Its hand, covered in black scales, gripped tightly, instantly crushing the Blood Wolf into a puddle of fishy-smelling blood. One after another, Blood Wolves leaped towards it, but the Abyssal Demon snorted, its figure flickering as it punched one wolf after the other. The wolves bodies exploded one after the other, dying instantly. In a short while, the Abyssal Demon was immersed in a rain of blood, surrounded by the Sky-reaching Magic Flames. Chapter 388: Eighth Demon General Chapter 388: Eighth Demon General Translator: 549690339 | Insignificant human, prepare to die! The demon from the Abyss leaped forward, throwing a punch horrifyingly at Song Jian; Song Jian immediately felt as if an invisible force had tightly bound him. He was like a small bug trapped in amber, utterly powerless to break free; Light Strike! With a sword held in his right hand, Song Jian swung it forward, releasing a large golden glow from his sword Qi. It broke the invisible forces surrounding him and swung at the demon from the Abyss; Light Strike was undoubtedly the best choice against demons, not only because of its immense power, but it could also cause 200% double damage; A divine attack? Damn it! The demon from the Abysss face changed drastically as he felt the scorching divine power. Suspended mid-air, he had no opportunity to avoid the attack and could only brace himself to resist it. The fierce golden sword Qi, with its unstoppable momentum like a looming sea and towering mountains, heavily landed on the arms the demon from the Abyss used to shield his face, slicing open a deep, bone-visible wound. The body of the demon from the Abyss hit the ground like a falling meteorite. The side of a high-rise building was smashed into a huge indentation, and bricks and stones were raining down, burying the demon from the Abyss in the deepest part; Song Jian, seizing the opportunity after successfully attacking, without any hesitation, immediately performed the Sword Shadow Step. His body turned into a shadow, rushing towards the spot where the demon from the Abyss had fallen; Boom! With a loud noise, debris exploded off the demon from the Abyss. His face twisted in pain as he spilled his purple-black blood from his falling arms, while his body burned with transparent flames. Human, Ill roast your soul on the Flames of the Abyss for ten thousand years! The demon from the Abyss howled heart-wrenchingly, waving his arms and charging towards Song Jian; Bam, bam, bam- Song Jian battled fiercely with the demon from the Abyss, repeatedly chopping the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword onto the demon, creating sparks. The demon from the Abyss could only use his two arms to repeatedly smash Song Jian. The Dawn Warrior Yah stayed consistently by Song Jians side without uttering a word. He continuously attacked the demon from the Abyss, but the gap in strength was too significant. Even with the equipment Song Jian gave him, he was no match for the demon from the Abyss and could only assist in the attack. The entire street resonated with thunderous roars from their chronic battle. A row of shops had their roofs blown off, high buildings were leaning precariously from being sliced by sword Qi, and even the massive trees were being uprooted and falling in every direction; The street, already abandoned and decrepit, had turned into rubble under the explosive noises completely. Fly ashes danced in the air, apart from the impact rubble, nothing intact could be found on the ground anymore. Even the low-level monsters all around were fleeing in terror; Bam! After another violent impact, the demon from the Abysss arms were full of scars, and not a single scale could be found intact on the entire arm. However, his regenerative capabilities were formidable. The countless wounds on his arm healed rapidly at a rate noticeable to the naked eye; Grabbing the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tightly, Song Jian was panting heavily. Hundreds of exchanges had cost him. Although he managed to deduct more than three thousand vitality points from the demon from the Abyss, Song Jian didnt succeed without cost. He had lost more than three hundred vitality points after being hit hard by the demon from the Abyss. His right shoulder still ached relentlessly. If it hadnt been for the triggered special effect Void of his Ghostly Leather Armor, Song Jians vitality points might have already dropped below 50%; Pathetic! After punching Song Jian away, the demon from the Abyss directed a glance at the Dawn Warrior Yah. With a punch, he knocked him flying. The Dawn Warrior Yah was completely defenseless. After crashing through a wall, he fainted and was buried under a pile of rubble. Human, I smell the abyss on you. If you willingly serve me, I would make you my Eighth Demon General, ruling the abandoned city! The demonic Abyss swayed its bat wings, floating mid-air, looking down at Song Jian with a cold voice. The Abyss demon was also shocked to his core. He had not expected Song Jians growth to be so rapid. Initially, he planned to destroy Song Jians weapon directly, but found that his own power had no effect on this long sword. Instead, he momentarily lost his grip and was ruthlessly hit twice by Song Jian who seized the opportunity. Furthermore, during the fight, the Abyss demon felt a faint scent of the abyss radiating from Song Jians body which tempted him to recruit; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: The Abyss demon offered you a recruitment mission, do you accept? Note: This mission involves changing racial allegiances. Please choose carefully! Song Jian had a glance and refused without hesitation! After being refused, the Abyss demons eyes became sharp, and murderous intent blanket-covered towards Song Jian like a tidal wave. Song Jian chuckled coldly. Rather than retreating, he advanced and leaped towards the Abyss demon in the sky with his sword swung; Too naive! the Abyss demon sneered, looking at Song Jian as if he were a lowly ant lifting its forehooves towards an elephant. At this moment, a deep dragon chant sounded in the air, and a Black Dragon hatchling appeared beneath Song Jians feet. The hatchling flapped its wings and flew hard into the sky. Song Jian lightly stepped on the back of the Black Dragon hatchling. His figure instantly raised more than ten meters. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly ignited red flames in his hand and fiercely hacked towards the Abyss demon. How could this be The terrified Abyss demon raised his fist defensively, and there was a loud bang. A burning transparent flame arm spun into the air. It hit a tall building making a one-meter diameter hole in it. Song Jian cut off one of the Abyss demons arms. He was also somewhat surprised, he hesitated momentarily. The Abyss demon suddenly opened his mouth, a black beam of light shot out of it hitting Song Jian in the chest. The distance between the two was too close for Song Jian to react in time. He felt like hed been hit head-on by a heavy truck. Blood spurted out of his mouth while he crashed towards the ground like a cannonball. Damned human! The Abyss demon gritted his teeth with wisps of black smoke emanating from the wound in his left arm. The severed arm turned into strands of smoke and flew back towards the Abyss demon. In a short while, the severed left arm of the Abyss demon grew back. However, the lost vitality points could not be restored, and the vitality points of the Abyss demon had already fallen below 60%. The look in his eyes grew sharper when he looked at Song Jian. Song Jian, coughing up blood, struggled up from the ground and glanced at his vitality points which had fallen below half. A bitter smile appeared on his face, the opponent was too formidable that a casual attack could reduce hundreds of his vitality points. At this point, Song Jians vitality points were only slightly more than 1400, already four or five times that of other players. But compared to the Abyss demon, it was pathetically less. Taking a potion from his bag and swallowing it, Song Jian, sword in hand, looked at the Abyss demon in mid-air. Boom! The Abyss demon fell from the sky and step by step walked towards Song Jian. With every step, the earth would slightly shake. Invisible flames gathered above his head forming an enormous demon skull roaring silently at Song Jian. At this moment, a whoosh sound was heard. An arrow was shot at the Abyss demon. Chapter 389: Sharp Formation Chapter 389: Sharp Formation Translator: 549690339 The demon from the Abyss raised its right hand, seizing the long arrow. The black aura twined around the arrow, instantly turning it into ashes; Turning its head, the demon saw a woman clad in bright red armor, bending her bow to string another arrow, aiming at it. Behind this woman, thirty warriors had already formed a battle formation, on full alert. Humans, are you provoking the Abyssal Clan? The demon of the Abyss showed a scornful look on its face, with a hint of mockery in its eyes directed at Luo Tianyu. Youre all talk; youre just a Lord-level BOSS. Im about to beat the BOSS! Luo Tianyu shouted, releasing her grip on her right hand, letting loose the long arrow that shot towards the demon from the Abyss; This level of attack is barely a tickle to me. The demon of the Abyss sneered, staring at the incoming arrow, making no attempt whatsoever to dodge it; From that previous strike, the demon had already gauged Luo Tianyus offensive damage and consequently dismissed her as a threat, instead turning towards Song Jian and striding towards him. In its eyes, only Song Jian was its real opponent, and more importantly, Song Jians body was related to the demon-hosting ceremony it was planning to conduct and was naturally of great importance to it. Just after taking two steps forward, the demon from the Abyss heard a sharp whistling sound from behind. An alarm bell went off in its head and as it prepared to turn and defend, that seemingly insignificant long arrow suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light, accelerating rapidly, and like a streak of lightning piercing into the back of its head; Puff- A spray of purple-red blood gushed out, and the demons robust body shuddered before collapsing face-first onto the ground. A tremendous critical hit of more than six hundred points of damage floated up from above its head. Humph, naive! Luo Tianyu snorted coldly, putting away her bow and arrow, her face displaying a slightly abnormal pallor. The previous arrow was a regular attack; Luo Tianyu purposely appeared weaker. But this arrow was the warrior skill Shadowstrike Kill Arrow, one of the few warrior skills that Luo Tianyu could execute without the assistance of a warhorse. At the moment the arrow was fired, the power was not great, but during its flight, its might and speed rapidly and geometrically increased and became formidable. By the time the enemy noticed this move, it had already missed the best chance to dodge and would suffer immense damage; Despicable humans! The Abyssal giant monster roared, crawling up from the ground. Clutching the arrow lodged in his head, it yanked it out with force, threw it to the ground and looked at Luo Tianyu, its eyes filled with rage. Formation! Luo Tianyu raised her Square Sky Halberd and commanded loudly. Kill! Thirty pikemen shouted in unison, quickly moving into position and forming a pike-head-shaped formation in no time. Sharp Formation, all those in the formation, Attack +30, Penetration Damage +3, attacking enemies head-on, adding the Effect of Armor Break +5; The tip of the spear in the Sharp Formation was Luo Tianyu herself, gripping her halberd tightly and striding forward towards the demon from the Abyss. She and the thirty pikemen behind her were all connected by the formation, all of them enveloped by a thin white glow;; Kill, kill, kill! Follower pikemen charging behind Luo Tianyu shouted in unison. Luo Tianyu was irate at this moment. If she had a warhorse, she couldve led a charge at the front, greatly increasing the power of the Sharp Formation, a cavalry and infantry combination formation. But now, it could only be used as an infantry formation, reducing its power a bit. Thanks to Luo Tianyus formation, Song Jian finally found a brief respite. After quickly downing several healing potions, Song Jians Vitality Points recovered by over two hundred points, bringing it just over half. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Luo Tianyu charging towards the demon from the Abyss, Song Jian also gritted his teeth, wielding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and pounced towards the demon from the Abyss. Immortal Sword Body, activate! A dazzling golden light enveloped Song Jian, as eight long sword shadows, like guardians, slowly swirled around him; Song Jians strength instantly increased by a large margin, and golden Sword Qi was slashing towards the Abyss Demon, continuously rending deep traces on the ground. With the boost of the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jians damage sharply escalated, countless Sword Qi slashed deep wounds on the Abyss Demons body, letting purple-blood spurt out. The Abyss demon let out a series of mournful screams, its transparent flames flickering unstably, its Vitality Points dropping continuously; Sharp Formation, attack! Luo Tianyu also took the opportunity to rush in front of the Abyss Demon, swinging the Square Sky Halberd in his hand, and slashing at the Abyss Demon. Boom! With a loud explosion, the Square Sky Halberd fiercely cut into the chest of the Abyss Demon, instantly hacking its enormous body, a damage points of over five hundred appeared above its head. Unforgivable! The Abyss Demon roared, standing up from a pile of rubble, numerous black flames emanated from its body, and in the ground below him, areas continuously emitted black breath. Withering Field! As the Abyss Demon roared, countless ghostly screams echoed around him, and the area continuously radiating black breath began to expand; At this time, Luo Tianyu was leading thirty spear-wielding soldiers, turned their heads and rushed towards the Lord of the Abyss, in an instant, they charged into the Withering Field of the Abyss Demon; Gusts of cold wind blew, a large section of the ground emerged covered in black cold breath, these black breaths were like claws, once attached to the legs of the spearmen, it immediately clamped tightly, attempting to trap them in this region; For a moment, Luo Tianyu and the thirty spearmen seemed to have fallen into a mire, their movement speeds greatly reduced. At the same time, as time passed, Luo Tianyu felt the power within his body being sucked away bit by bit, so much so he was even finding it difficult to hold the Square Sky Halberd in his hand. Many of the spearmens faces started to show shallow wrinkles, as if they had aged seven or eight years; Song Jian also charged into the Withering Field, but his body intermittently flickered with a golden light, resisting the magic invasion of the Withering Field, the black breath under his feet avoided him like the plague, moving far away from his surroundings; Youyoure immune to the erosion of Abyssal Power The Abyss Demon showed a surprised look in its eyes, watching in disbelief as Song Jian rushed in front of him and swung his sword at its neck. Broken Wing Dance! A white light blossomed on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the Abyss Demon threw a punch to block it, bang a great force passed through, the Abyss Demon was pushed back a step; Impossible, how could your power The Abyss demons face showed a terrified expression, it discovered that Song Jians strength was abruptly larger than itself, which filled it with a hint of fear. Bang! The second strike came, slashing at him. The Abyss demon felt a piercing pain in its arms; Song Jian cut off a large chunk of flesh from its right arm, revealing the purple-golden skeleton within. The Level 3 Immortal Sword Body not only enhances Song Jians attack damage, but also adds seven points to all of Song Jians attributes. With these seven points of strength, Song Jians strength attribute has now reached forty points. No matter how strong the Abyss Demon is, its just a level twenty lord-level boss, its strength attribute hasnt even exceeded thirty points. At this moment, Song Jians power is completely overpowering it; Die! Song Jian leaped high into the air, like a hawk swooping on a rabbit he attacked the Abyss Demon from the air. This sword fiercely slashed at the Abyss Demons shoulder. A power of the five elements knocked the Abyss Demon into the air, momentarily losing control of its body. Chapter 390: Abyssal Nightmare Chapter 390: Abyssal Nightmare Translator: 549690339 | Light Strike! Seizing the opportunity when the Abyssal demon was in midair and its defenses wide open, Song Jian unleashed the most damaging move on it, the Light Strike. This strike landed on the demons waist, and a dazzling golden Sword Qi burst forth, its blinding light forcing Luo Tianyu to involuntarily close his eyes. Boom! Feeling suddenly lighter, Luo Tianyu opened his eyes again to find that the withered domain under his feet had vanished without a trace. However, the thirty spear soldiers who had been fighting alongside him were all sprawled across the ground, their Vitality Points low and growing weaker by the moment. These thirty soldiers with spears were the most basic rank of recruited troops, with an average status of no more than ten points. The Abyssal Power within the withered domain was simply too much for them to withstand. Witnessing the scattered spear soldiers collapsing behind him, Luo Tianyu felt a fire ignite in his chest. Without warning, he let out a roar and charged at the demon, crazily brandishing his Square Sky Halberd. Ive lost my war horse, and now my soldiers too! Damn it, youre all bullying me! Luo Tianyus eyes grew red with anger. Tiger Roar! With his hair disheveled and his killing intent solidifying around him like a tangible force, Luo Tianyu seemed aflame as fire surged across his bodys surface. In his hands, the Square Sky Halberd emitted a deep, roaring sound, akin to a ferocious tiger howling in the forest, causing all beasts to tremble in fear. In this moment, the top half of the Abyssal demon had been severed by Song Jians Light Strike, leaving it as two separate entities. The wound from where it was sliced emitted a dense, black mist. Yet, there was no sign of the demon succumbing to death. The top half of its body floated in mid-air, while the bottom half, only a pair of legs remaining, seemed to have its own consciousness and kicked at Song Jian. The demons body was as tough as steel, and even its two legs alone could put up a fight against Song Jian. When the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashed at the demons legs, a clash of metal rang out, sparks flying in every direction. Most bewildering of all, the upper and lower halves of the demon each had their own Vitality Points. As the sinister-looking top half of the demon floated overhead, gazing at Song Jian, it prepared to speak, but suddenly felt a powerful killing intent surging from behind. It turned to see Luo Tianyu brandishing his halberd while leaping into the air, his entire body emanating an aura that conjured the phantom of a White Tiger, teeth bared and claws striking towards the demon. Abyssal Sigh! The demons right hand lifted as countless black auras converged rapidly, forming an invisible wall before it. Boom! To the demons horror, the Wall of Sigh crumbled like paper under Luo Tianyus assault, easily shattered by the attack. Impossible! The demons eyes bulged in disbelief as it refused to accept its seemingly invincible Abyssal Sigh Wall was so effortlessly broken. After all, the Wall of Sigh was the most robust defense ability among the Abyssal magic. Splash- The Square Sky Halberd chopped deep into the demons shoulder, and even reached halfway through its neck. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the purple-red blood spurted out from Da Peng, an over eight hundred critical damage number floated up from the top of the Abyssal Demons head, taking away its last bit of Vitality Points; The Abyssal Demon looked at Luo Tianyu in horror, its lips trembling as if it wanted to say something, but in the end, its head tilted slightly, its Vitality Points went to zero, and it fell from midair; As soon as it hit the ground, the upper half of the Abyssal Demons body seemed to have been weathered for a hundred years and shattered into a pile of ashes; At this point, the lower half of the Abyssal Demons body, now only comprised of two legs, suddenly quivered and kicked away Song Jian, trying to escape towards the distance. It seemed that it sensed that its upper half had fallen and wanted to flee. Song Jian saw that Luo Tianyu had slain the upper half of the body and watched the fleeing lower half. His heart raced, and his right foot stomped fiercely on the ground. A fang-shaped energy cluster quickly condensed and rushed towards the half-body of the Abyssal Demon; Song Jian performed the Sword Shadow Step, his body transformed into a black shadow, chasing after the two legs of the Abyssal Demon; he had already seen that Luo Tianyu had destroyed the upper half of the Abyssal Demons body and only the lower half remained. If he didnt completely slay it at this moment, would he have to wait for it to recover and come to trouble him again?! Spiritual Sword Control Technique, go! Song Jian swung his sword towards the open space in front of him, and a transparent Spirit Sword quickly condensed and cleaved at the two legs that had been hit by the Earth Teeth Assault; With the main body destroyed and only two legs left, the defense and resistance of the Abyssal Demons body greatly decreased. Just now, a single Earth Teeth Assault directly took away more than a hundred Vitality Points. At this moment, a transparent sword slashed toward it, instantly turning it into a pile of minced meat; As the transparent sword disappeared, a mournful wail erupted from the pile of minced meat, and a translucent black shadow slowly emerged. The shadows surface was full of cracks, and golden light continuously bloomed from the gaps. The appearance of the shadow was ferocious, two lines of blood and tears flowing from its eyes; it glared at Song Jian with a murderous aura. However, before long, the golden light in the cracked gaps grew more and more intense, ultimately engulfing the entire shadow. System: Congratulations, you have killed the Abyssal Demon, and the Abyss Curse on you has been lifted; System: Congratulations, you have killed the Abyssal Demon, and your relationship with the Abyssal Clan has been locked as having enmity! As long as there are Abyssal Demons, they will consider you their primary target to kill; Song Jian was stunned. Are you serious, System? The first curse is lifted and congratulations are fine, but whats there to congratulate about the second system prompt? Just then, the Abyssal Demons body suddenly exploded with a bang and dropped seven or eight items. Among these, three were glinting with silver light, and one item surprisingly emitted a faint golden glow. Is this a big loot drop? Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then his expression filled with excitement. After removing the Abyssal Curse, his luck was five points higher than that of ordinary people. Coincidentally, he had just killed a level 20 Lord-level BOSS, so having a big loot drop was quite normal. Song Jian directly picked up the item emitting the faint golden light and saw that it was a whip. Abyssal Nightmare Reins (gold), after use, can summon an Abyssal Nightmare mount; once this item is used, it will automatically bind to the user; after binding, it cannot be traded, sold, or dropped. A mount? Song Jians expression turned a bit strange as he looked at Luo Tianyu lying on the ground, panting heavily. Is it my luck thats exploding, or is it her luck? Chapter 391: The Dwarf’s Intimacy Decreases Chapter 391: The Dwarfs Intimacy Decreases Translator: 549690339 | A level-twenty lord rank BOSS, and the only golden-grade drop it left is a mount. And the most important thing is, a certain girl just happens to be in need of a mount. Whats more crucial is that the girl used to have a mount, and that mount was killed by Song Jian And the most, most, most essential thing is, Song Jian had rashly promised to make it up to her with a better mount. Holding the Abyssal Nightmare Reins radiating a faint golden light, Song Jian felt like his heart was bleeding Im still only riding a white-quality motorcycle! The Abyssal Nightmare, the name itself sounds superior. I want it too! Song Jian threw his head back and sighed without shedding tears. Song Jian felt as if two little figures suddenly appeared in his mind. A little figure with devil horns said, If we hide this item, the girl would not know about it, right? After all, you didnt form a team with her! Another one with angel wings said, Yeah, you can give her the motorcycle summoning key and claim its a BOSS drop. A warlord on a motorcycle sounds pretty cool too Song Jian couldnt help but turn his head to look at Luo Tianyu, only to find her standing in front of a pile of corpses, her shoulders moving slightly as if she was sobbing. The dishevelled Luo Tianyu looked particularly desolate at this moment. Song Jians heart softened and he sighed. The two little figures in his mind vanished. No longer in the mood to look at the remaining loot, he put all the items into his bag, took the golden reins, and walked over to Luo Tianyu. Dont grieve. The dead cannot be revived Song Jian said consolingly. But but itll cost a lot of war merits, and Ive used up all of mine Luo Tianyu whimpered in a frail tone. Song Jian: So, youre not mourning these soldiers, but regretting the war merits spent? Song Jian couldnt help but feel sorry for these fallen soldiers for a moment; Here, take this! Song Jian gritted his teeth, a pained look on his face as he passed the reins to Luo Tianyu, This is the loot dropped by the BOSS and the better mount I promised you, which is even better than your black horse! What, a better war horse? Luo Tianyu turned around, her teary eyes meeting Song Jians. Upon seeing the properties of the reins, Luo Tianyus expression grew stiffened. The tears in her eyes miraculously disappeared, replaced with a face full of excitement. What! An Abyssal Nightmare. Oh, my god, is this really for me? This is fantastic! Ha-ha, thank you! Youre such a kind soul, thank you so much! Luo Tianyu grabbed the pale golden reins, tears still smeared across her cheeks, and she broke into a hearty laughter. Actually, this Abyssal Nightmare isnt really your style Song Jians face looked grim, and he made a last-ditch effort to change her mind. Unfortunately, Luo Tianyu, whod already set her heart on the Abyssal Nightmare, didnt even wait for a second after taking the reins and immediately summoned her Abyssal Nightmare. Song Jian was lost for words as black clouds of steam suddenly rose from the ground in front of Luo Tianyu. The clouds quickly solidified, forming a bizarre magic array. Next, amidst a flash of black light, a skeletal warhorse, entirely clad in armor and with black flames burning under its feet, emerged in front of Luo Tianyu. The warhorse, taller than an average man, exuded a black aura from its entire body. Its saddle, stirrupsevery accessory was intact. But the strangest thing was that the warhorse, only a skull left of its head, actually had a pair of curved horns, looking like goat horns, winding backwards along the armor that covered its skull. If it hit someone with its skull, it would definitely knock the target a few meters away. Luo Tianyu, with her mouth wide open, stared at the Abyssal Nightmare with twinkling eyes. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Itsits perfect, just perfect! This is the mount of my dreams! Ha ha ha! Luo Tianyu couldnt resist leaping onto the Abyssal Nightmare, her thoughts racing. With a single command, the Abyssal Nightmare shot forward, so fast that all it left behind was a pair of weakly burning green flames. Its its so cool! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim, his heart aching as if it was being continuously mauled. It hurt too much! After a short while, Luo Tianyu returned riding on the Abyssal Nightmare, his face animated with excitement. Haha, splendid, youre remarkable, truly remarkable. Ill tag along with you from now on. If youre setting up an alliance, count me in. Luo Tianyu looked at Song Jian, saying earnestly. Having said that, he galloped away laughing heartily towards the barracks. Using an Abyssal Nightmare mount to secure an alliance, I wonder if it was a loss or a gain Song Jian stood in place, thinking for a while, but ultimately he shook his head, turning to walk towards his Manor Castle. This sudden appearance of the Abyss Demon concerned Song Jian. He held a quietly growing worry for Cecilia Priest since she had obtained the Book of the Abyss. By all accounts, Cecilia Priest should have already slain the Abyss Demon after the acquisition. Unanticipated^, it managed to break its seal and escape in the end. If the Abyss Demon had escaped, then Cecilia Priests situation was probably more dangerous than safe. Reviving the almost expired Dawn Warrior Ya from the brink of death, he noticed the ashamed expression on Yas face. Song Jian gave his shoulder a comforting pat. Ya, are you interested in becoming a Shield Warrior? Song Jian asked. What? Ya looked at him, his eyes filled with bewilderment. Think about it, becoming a Shield Warrior might be a good decision for you. At least, your survival rate would significantly improve. Song Jian suggested, smiling. He led Ya towards his safehouse, while still holding some worries for Cecilia Priest. But then, considering Cecilia Priest possessed first-grade combat power and the Abyss Demon before them was only a Level 20 Lord Class Boss, presumably not a match for Cecilia Priest. Song Jian pondered for a while, still not understanding the entirety of the situation. In the end, he decided to set it aside for the moment. It was going to be a while before the next territory expansion battle could be initiated, yet Song Jian held another planting ceremony. This time, he permanently acquired the effect of Chance to Obtain Magical Items 1%. Although it wasnt an attribute pointer and the effect was rather weak, it was better than nothing. There was no loss to Song Jian. Upon conclusion of the ceremony, Song Jian suddenly heard a series of rumbling noises pervading the airspace of Doomsday City, accompanied by a loud war trumpet and the ferocious roar of countless soldiers. Such a commotion was not new to Song Jian as it was typical of a player launching a territory expansion campaign. Looking towards the distant red halo, Song Jian fell silent. Doomsday City seemed to be on the verge of entering an era of warfare, where each player had started raising their butchers knife for their survival. This was not about justice, but about survival! This was a decision every player who did not want to be controlled by others had to make. Just as Song Jian lost himself in his thoughts, a series of system notifications unexpectedly reached him. System: Your relationship with the Mountain Dwarves has decreased to indifferent. System: Your relationship with the Forest Dwarves has decreased to indifferent. System: Your relationship with the Furnace Dwarves has decreased to enmity. System: Your relationship with the Black Iron Dwarves has increased to friendly. Chapter 392: Warning Sign Chapter 392: Warning Sign Translator: 549690339 Whats going on? Song Jian was stunned; S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, he soon thought of the dwarf commander who had escaped earlier, and it had probably mobilized its related dwarf clan, causing the intimacy between Song Jian and the dwarves with a good relationship with the dwarf commander, to decrease. But it was obvious that the relationship between the Black Iron Dwarf and the dwarf commander was not very friendly. Surprisingly, the relationship between Song Jian and the Black Iron Dwarf had risen from strangers to friendly for no reason; Song Jian shook his head. Doomsday City belonged to a lawless place, and even if his relationship with all NPCs dropped to hatred, it wouldnt matter much. To enter Doomsday City requires too many resources and is simply not worth it. Even a large power like the gathering area 101, which was already prepared to be promoted to a city-level territory, temporarily gave up chasing after him after trying a few times; However, it was clear that the power of the dwarf clan was much stronger than that of the gathering area 101, but Song Jians strength was growing even faster, so he naturally wasnt afraid of them. George, can we form our own army now? Song Jian looked at the movements of other players expanding their territory at a distance, and summoned the butler George to ask. My Lord, we are currently unable to build structures like a soldier barracks and recruit soldiers! Butler George shook his head slightly and said; Soldier barracks? How many levels of the safe house are needed to build it? Song Jian asked. My Lord, the soldier barracks are a special building and can only be built when the manor reaches level six. Moreover, you must also have a blueprint for construction! George hurriedly explained. Manor level six, huh? Song Jian frowned slightly, as his safe house level was currently only at Manor Level Two, which was still far from level six. Focus on building and upgrading the buildings. Its time for our manor to be upgraded! Song Jian ordered. Yes, my lord. In six days, all the promotion buildings can be completed, but the promotion requires a lot of resources, and we still lack a lot, said Butler George. What resources are missing? Give me a list. Oh, and how many minerals have been produced by the mineral seeds recently? Song Jian glanced at the tall ore planted in the Spirit Field outside the window and suddenly asked. I he mineral seed was a spoil of war obtained by Song Jian previously. It can be planted like a plant in the Spirit Field and harvested every six hours, yielding ores of various qualities; My Lord, I have arranged for someone to harvest and store the output of the mineral seeds. There are currently 360 first-tier ores, 103 second-tier ores, and 67 third-tier ores. I have instructed the blacksmiths to smelt all of them into corresponding ingots, which can be extracted at any time! said Butler George; Youre doing a great job; feel free to use them wherever the manor needs them, said Song Jian with a nod. The mineral seeds can produce up to ninth-tier ores, but now they only produce low-tier ores. Song Jian wasnt even interested in taking a look at these ores; After the work report of the territory was completed, butler George left the room. Song Jian glanced at the attributes of the level 3 Blood Pool. At this time, the Blood Pool was breeding blood zombies and blood wolves. Previously, all the blood slaves had been consumed cleanly, reducing the defense power of the territory. The blood in the Blood Pool was constantly rolling, and blood cocoons the size of basketballs were rhythmically expanding and shrinking at the bottom of the Blood Pool, as if breathing. In a few more hours, these blood cocoons would birth new blood zombies and blood wolves, but Song Jian still had no clue about the materials needed to upgrade the level 3 Blood Pool to level 4; After killing the Abyssal Demon, Song Jian had already reached level 19, with 93% experience. He was just a little short of reaching level 20. After resting in the room for two hours, he was ready to leave and hunt monsters in the level 20 monster area to level up; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly saw a figure staggering towards the Manor Castle at the edge of the territory, falling to the ground directly before entering the territory, as if fainting; This person seems familiar Song Jian frowned slightly, and with a flash, he appeared at the edge of the territory and walked towards the person; Cecilia? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. It turned out that the person who had suddenly appeared at the edge of his territory was none other than the Dawn Priest Cecilia. Song Jian quickly stepped forward and helped Priest Cecilia up. At this time, Priest Cecilia looked somewhat embarrassed. The Codex was nowhere to be found, and her priests robe was dirty and even had a few holes. Her right hand held the Magic Staff tightly, but the gem on the staff had shattered completely, with its surface covered in cracks and no light shining from it; On Cecilias delicate cheeks, there was also a slash. Her pale face was devoid of any color, her brows furrowed, and she occasionally let out a faint moan of pain. Surgery! Although Song Jian didnt know what had happened to Priest Cecilia, and it didnt look like she was bleeding or had any broken bones, he still used the only healing skill he knew. Afterward, Song Jian took out a bottle of primary healing potion and poured it into Priest Cecilias mouth. Not knowing if it was the effect of the healing skill or the healing potion, Priest Cecilia finally woke up from her coma, slowly opened her eyes, and when she saw Song Jian, she couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief; The seal on the Abyssal Demon has been broken, and I dont know why, but the power of the Book of the Abyss has been greatly damaged. I wasnt able to kill it, but it banished me to the Abyssal Land. You, you have to be careful; it will definitely come for you, Priest Cecilia said, struggling. Song Jian: The Abyssal Demon had already come, okay? If I waited for your warning, Id be ashes by now; You just rest, the Abyssal Demon has already been defeated by me! Song Jian hurriedly comforted her. What, you, you killed it? How is that possible? Cecilia stared wide-eyed, with an unbelieving expression. Song Jian was speechless. Im pretty strong, too, okay?;) However, seeing Cecilias appearance, Song Jian suddenly became very interested in the Abyssal Land. The third-tier Magic Flame that he controlled, no, now it had evolved into a fourth-tier Demonic Flame, was capable of opening the Abyssal Gate and entering the Abyssal Land; However, the system also issued a warning that the monsters in the Abyssal Land were powerful, and it was best to wait until Song Jian reached level 30, complete the first-tier combat power assessment task, then consider entering the Abyssal Land; Seeing Cecilia s almost dying appearance, Song Jian had to temporarily give up his plan to fight monsters and level up, and first send her to the Manor Castle to rest and recover; Chapter 393: Wilderness Instance Chapter 393: Wilderness Instance Translator: 549690339 | Upon hearing that Song Jian had eliminated the Abyssal Demon, Cecilia, albeit somewhat incredulous, felt relieved and finally fell into a deep sleep. Song Jian noted that two conflicting forces vied within Cecilia. One was the familiar Abyssal Power, while the other seemed to be filled with light and vitality C the Dawn Divine Power. Despite being rootless and sourceless, the Abyssal Power was resilient and continued to erode Cecilias body bit by bit. Meanwhile, the Dawn Divine Power was resisting, eradicating the Abyssal Power in small increments. Although Cecilia was in a deep sleep, she occasionally let out soft hums and furrowed her brow in discomfort. As much as Song Jian wanted to help, he found himself powerless to do so. He was not a follower of the Goddess of Dawn and therefore couldnt provide aid to her priest, Cecilia. Master, please permit me to lend her a helping hand! implored one of the Dawn Warriors, Yadan, as he knelt on the ground. Can you help her? Song Jian inquired, taken aback. One was a warrior and the other a priest; both served the Goddess of Dawn, yet followed different paths. Yes, I can pray to the Goddess of Dawn on her behalf, helping her recuperate faster, declared Dawn Warrior Yadan. In that case, stay by her side and make sure she is tended to. If anything is needed, just give orders to the servants outside, Song Jian suggested. As you wish, Master! Once Yadan finished speaking, he knelt by Cecilias bedside, began praying devoutly to the Goddess of Dawn. After a while, countless minute, semi-transparent, silvery light spots appeared around Yadan. Cecilia, wrapped in these light spots, gradually relaxed her furrowed brow and started to breathe more smoothly. Occasionally, some of these semi-transparent, silvery light spots would enter her body, assisting her in combating the Abyssal Power within her. With Cecilias condition stabilized, Song Jian nodded in approval and left Manor Castle. Just then, Song Jian felt something trembling slightly in his inventory. Upon opening it, he discovered it was the black token he had obtained in the Imperial Dragon Demon Palace. At that moment, the token was constantly vibrating, its surface radiating an eye-catching glow that flickered, as though it were trying to remind Song Jian of something. Song Jian pulled out the token and held it in his hand. Immediately, several lines of system prompts appeared in front of him: System: The 137th Unique Profession Inheritance Test is about to begin. Anyone who possesses an exam token is eligible to participate. System: Players combat power detected to be below the first rank. Conditions are met to participate in the test. Would you like to participate in this inheritance test? System: This test triggers once every three months of game time. You have three chances to reject participation. You must participate on the fourth occurrence, else your exam token will be confiscated. Before Song Jians eyes, two options appeared: Participate and Do Not Participate. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian chose Do Not Participate. Although he was one of the higher level and stronger players, the exam wasnt exclusive to players. Many NPCs would participate as well. I should at least wait till I reach level thirty before taking the exam, Song Jian thought to himself. Otherwise, if I did not pass, I wouldve wasted an opportunity. Many players hadnt even come into contact with the ten unique professions. However, Song Jian had an opportunity to rise through the ranks in one step. He needed to seize it. Having learnt many Sword Immortal skills, Song Jian aimed to become a Sword Immortal, one of the ten unique professions. After Song Jian refused to participate this time, the black token in his hand gradually calmed down. The radiant glow quickly faded, and it returned to its original state. Song Jian stowed the token in his inventory and continued his journey outward. He had three chances to refuse the exam, one of which he had already used. This meant that in at most six months of game time, he would have to sit for the exam, otherwise, the exam token would disappear. I have three months to get to level thirty. This is going to be pressure, Song Jian thought to himself. The higher the level, the slower the rate of advancement. Countless NPCs spent years, even decades, struggling to reach level thirty. In this aspect, the system gave players an advantage in leveling up. Meanwhile, in Doomsday Citys Level 15 monster zone, Wang Qi and his companions entered a police station filled with variant zombies dressed in police uniforms. The monsters here boasted high attack power and could even use firearms. Some even wore bulletproof vests. Wang Qi and his companions had a hard time advancing within the police station. Despite the challenges, the items dropped by the monsters here were top-notch. Level 15 blue-quality Kevlar Bulletproof Vests, handguns and submachine guns excited Wang Qi and his companions.+ Weapons were becoming less of a threat to increasingly powerful monsters. As a result, many players were developing their ability to use melee weapons post-level ten. However, firearms naturally held an advantage over melee weapons. Even if the equipment wasnt used personally, it could fetch quite a sum of Doomsday Coins at an auction house. This place isnt too bad. The drop rate is pretty high, even common monsters can drop blue-quality equipment. If only we had discovered this place sooner said an enthusiastic warrior while holding his newly won Level 15 blue quality riot shield. The drop rate is high, but the monsters are also stronger than the ones elsewhere. Were using up too many resources. 1 am almost out of mental strength recovery potions a male priest complained with a furrowed brow. The team had only him as a healer, so the pressure to heal and recover was intense. His stock of more than ten low-level healing potions was nearly depleted. Zhou Qing, dont be stingy. Youre the only priest in the team. If Priest equipment is dropped, itll definitely be yours, a rogue player comforted him. Humph, there hasnt been a single piece of Priest equipment dropped so far. Everything thats been dropped is yours Zhou Qing mumbled with a grin. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was strange. Since stepping into the police station, despite more than ten items being dropped, not a single one was Priest equipment. One couldnt be sure if the team was unlucky, or if it was just Zhou Qing who was unlucky. Soon, the group reached an area where prisoners were held. When they pushed open the door, they saw a long corridor lined with cells on both sides. At the end of the corridor, a light-blue portal was visible. A dungeon! Theres actually a dungeon here! Upon seeing the dungeon, Wang Qi was instantly excited. This was a dungeon discovered in the wild, a detail that was previously unknown. Being the first to explore an unknown dungeon was a dream come true for every player and team. Chapter 394: Is Your Friend a Big Shot? Chapter 394: Is Your Friend a Big Shot? Translator: 549690339 | This is an undiscovered dungeon! The people in the team were stunned for a moment, then quickly became excited. Quick, check the level of this dungeon. Can we enter? the Thief class player who had just spoken yelled excitedly. A dungeon appearing in a level 15 monster area, we should meet the level requirement, but whether we can clear it, Im not sure. The warrior class player who had just obtained a new shield frowned. The monsters outside were already so tough, the ones inside the dungeon would definitely be stronger. Even if their team could enter, there was no guarantee theyd be able to defeat the monsters within. Well try anyway. Well be cautious and run if we cant defeat them. Wang Qi suppressed his excitement and spoke softly. Yes, survival is key. If things go sideways, we should leave as soon as possible. No unnecessary fighting! said the Priest, Zhou Qing, sounding a little stirred up as well. First, lets check the dungeon level and the number of players allowed The group quickly moved towards the entrance of the dungeon. Bloody Cage of Sin, this dungeon name sounds creepy The dungeon requires level 15 to 21 players. Good, we at least meet the minimum level requirements This will be tough, Im afraid we wont be able to clear this dungeon This is a five-person dungeon, we only have four, we need one more. Does anyone have a more powerful friend you could invite over? Indeed, preferably a higher-leveled one. I guess the final Boss of this dungeon could be level 18, or even level 20 Or we could just fight the minor monsters inside and not the Boss? Even the minor monsters in the dungeon have a much higher drop-rate -Are you kidding me? This is an expedition! Skipping the Boss is like throwing in the towel. If others find out, well be the laughingstock. The Boss represents high-level equipment. Clearing this dungeon, we all could get a full gear upgrade I wish that were true but Im afraid we might not defeat it, and end up losing our lives in the process The four of them started to argue. But soon, they switched to discussing about someone strong they could invite over. I know a level 16 Fire Mage. He has a level 15 silver-quality Magic Staff. His damage is incredible. Also, Fire Mages have the highest damage amongst all the Mages. What do you think about inviting him over? I know a level 18 Swordsman. His gear is average but hes highly intuitive. If we invite him over, he could be sub-tank and our team would be better off. I dont have anyone. All my friends are lower-leveled than I am Wang Qi opened his friend list and started browsing. Suddenly, he saw a familiar name and hesitated. Wang Qi, whats wrong? Do you know any stronger player? Seeing Wang Qis change of expression, the Priest Zhou Qing curiously asked. Ive never seen Wang Qi hanging out with friends. Most likely, he knows a bunch of dimwits like me. Said Tang Rong, a Thief, with a smirk. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It isnt a big deal if we dont have anyone else, the four of us can give it a try. With this level 15 blue-quality shield, Im pretty sure I can at least withstand the minor monsters attacks until you manage to flee from the dungeon. The Guardian Ma Yu seemed pretty confident, thanks to his new blue-quality shield. Who said I dont have any powerful friends Wang Qi couldnt help but say, Im worried that their levels are too high for them to be interested in a small level 15 dungeon. Once Wang Qi finished, the rest of his team were dumbfounded. Wang Qi, I give you a 103 for showing off, one score for tolerance, another for understanding, and the last one as a token of fatherly love, hahaha A player who considers a level 15 dungeon too low? Haha, Wang Qi, could your friend be in the Top 10 Player Ranking? You know such a big shot? Exactly, if you really can get to know a player in the Top 10 Player Ranking, would you still be hanging out with us? Go ahead, invite one over. If you can really do that, you can be our team leader from now on! Yes, yes, we four have been working really well together, forming a permanent team isnt a bad idea. If you can actually invite a Top 10 Player over, the team leader position is yours! Agreed! But what if he fails to invite someone? The Priest Zhou Qing picked his nose, smirking and asked. All eyes fell on Wang Qi. I know one, but I cant guarantee he will come. After all, a level 15 dungeon might indeed be too low leveled for him Wang Qi struggled. Scoff, in the current Top 10 Player Ranking, apart from the Number 1 player who has already reached level 20 and might look down on a level 15 dungeon, Number 2 is just level 17.1 dont believe that a level 15 dungeon has no attraction for him. Exactly, unless his gear is all level 15 silver quality and he doesnt need anything from a level 15 dungeon. But how could a level 17 player possibly As they were talking, they suddenly fell silent. They looked at each other in amazement. Zhou Qing cursed, Holy crap, Wang Qi, you wouldnt happen to be talking about the Number 1 player in the Player Ranking, would you? It is Song Jian, the Number 1 player. He saved me once when I first started the game, and weve been in contact ever since Wang Qi said innocently. Holy crap, you know such a big shot and youve kept it from us till now, guys, what should we do? Beat him up! Right, right, cover your head, bend down, stick your butt out After their bout of playful scuffling, they became a bit more serious again. You know, hes already level 20, he might indeed not be interested in raiding a level 15 dungeon Exactly, what if he already has level 20 equipment Wang Qi, tell us honestly, how good is your relationship with him? Would he help us out? Wang Qi hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, Ill ask him first. But he is a Swordsman. If something drops in the dungeon that he needs, we should yield to him. Of course. As long as the big shot is willing to come, anything he needs will be his. I dont believe that every drop from this dungeon would be useful for a Swordsman Before talking about the equipment, even just for the experience, its worth it for us. After clearing the dungeon, I believe we could at least level up. I believe I could level up twice Wang Qi took a deep breath and opened his chat with Song Jian. As the call went out, his nervousness suddenly intensified. Chapter 395: Agree Chapter 395: Agree Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian was hunting in the area of level 20 monsters, and in just over two hours, he raised his level to 20. At this moment, he suddenly received a communication request from Wang Qi. After taking a glance, Song Jian directly connected the call. Big bro, are you there? Theres something 1 dont know if I can ask for your help with? Wang Qis slightly nervous voice came through. In fact, the two hadnt been in touch in the game for more than two months, and Wang Qi didnt know whether Song Jian would still give him any face. Help? Hehe, I wonder what kind of help you need, Wang? Its not that you found a special building and want to transform it into a safehouse, is it? Song Jian laughed. The last time the two met, they helped Li Keer build a safehouse together. At that time, Wang Qi was full of envy and wanted to find a special building and create a safehouse of his own. Song Jian promised that if Wang Qi found one, he would definitely help guard it. No, no, special buildings are too hard to find. I just chose a regular one and have already upgraded it to a level 3 safehouse. Remembering the time when they helped Li Keer build a safehouse, and the two of them didnt do anything but sleep and take advantage of the situation, Wang Qi revealed a trace of a smile. Oh, thats good, congratulations! Song Jian laughed, What can I help you with this time? Well, I and a few companions are in the level 15 monster area, and we discovered an unexplored instance. We only have four people, and were afraid we wont be able to beat it, so we want Brother Song to help and lead us to explore it Wang Qi stated his request and then anxiously waited for Song Jians answer. Exploiting a level 15 instance? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. The rewards for exploring an instance are absolutely substantial, even much greater than those from clearing a difficult dungeon later on. There are many special equipment pieces that only drop during the exploration difficulty and true difficulty, so for players, exploring dungeons is like a feast. However, the difficulty of exploring a dungeon is also great. Without any understanding of the dungeon, sometimes, players might not even see the boss before they are chased out by the small monsters inside. Although Song Jian is now level 20, some of his equipment is not very good. His leg guards are still just a level 5 white quality item with only one level of reinforcement. Alright, but if theres any equipment 1 need, as well as diagrams for Engineering or Alchemy and Pharmacology formulas, I have priority! Song Jian thought for a while and said. Wang Qi was taken aback. He wanted priority not only on equipment but also on engineering drawings and alchemy formulas? Well, equipment is no problem, but for the others, I need to discuss it with the rest of the team. Can you wait a moment? Wang Qi hesitated. Alright, lets discuss it first. Song Jian hung up the call. In fact, Song Jian was quite interested in exploring a level 15 instance, but many instances have a player limit. The more players allowed, the better the loot that drops inside. With these kinds of instances, Song Jian couldnt successfully explore them alone and had to rely on the power of the team. Maybe I should form my own elite team, or even create a guild? Song Jian patrolled his territory while thinking. On the other side, Wang Qi had a somewhat ugly expression after hanging up the call. Whats wrong? Did the expert refuse? Zhou Qing, a Priest, asked anxiously. He hadnt gotten a single piece of equipment yet and was eager to enter the dungeon. No. Wang Qi looked at his companions and said, But he demands priority on all suitable equipment, as well as engineering blueprints and alchemy and pharmacology formulas. What? Thats too much! Zhou Qing, the Priest, frowned and showed dissatisfaction. We can give priority to equipment for Swordsmen, but for the engineering blueprints, Zhou Qing has also learned Engineering, while Tang Rong learned Alchemy and Pharmacology. Moreover, if there are really blueprints and formulas, theyre definitely valuable Ma Yu, a shield-wielding Guardian, shook his head and spoke with some discontent. Since weve decided to form a fixed team, we cant give up on our crafting professions. And our chosen professions arent overlapping, so we complement each other well Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yeah, the blueprints and formulas for crafting professions are hard to come by. The system store doesnt sell them, so its tough to level up. If we really get blueprints and formulas, I think we shouldnt just give them away. If necessary, the four of us can roll dice with him to see who gets them based on whose number is higher Tang Rong hesitated but suggested. They definitely wont agree to that. There are four of us, and hes alone. Furthermore, without him, we definitely cant clear it. Besides, its not even certain that therell be blueprints and formulas Zhou Qing said carelessly. Zhou Qing, dont jinx it. If we really get the engineering blueprints, wont you cry? Yu Ma laughed. Forget it, lets give it a try. Maybe the instance isnt as hard as we think. We might succeed with just the four of us, Tang Rong, the Rogue, said quietly, twirling his two daggers around his fingers. After some hesitations, the others nodded in agreement. Lets try, well go in first to see what the monsters are like. Maybe theyre really like Tang Rong said. Even if we cant beat them, we can agree to his terms later, it wouldnt be too late Yeah, lets give it a try first The four made their decision, exchanged glances, and walked towards the entrance of the instance. Five minutes later, a figure suddenly rushed out of the instance entrance. Tang Rong, the Rogue, collapsed on the ground in a disheveled state. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood, his face pale, and his Vitality Points reduced to less than one third. Next, the other three teammates ran out one by one. Ma Yu, the shield-wielding Guardian, was the last to leave. His Vitality Points were the lowest, almost reaching a near-death state. His arm, which held the shield, trembled constantly from exertion. Even the shield itself had developed a tiny crack. I cant heal fast enough, the small monsters do too much damage Zhou Qing, the Priest, complained immediately upon leaving the instance, constantly casting the Healing Skill on Ma Yu and the other two teammates. There are too many small monsters inside, and theyre all level 15 elite monsters. Theyre way stronger than the monsters we encountered in the police station! Wang Qi looked gloomy. If it wasnt for Ma Yu desperately blocking the attacks of four or five elite monsters, the other three might have all died inside. But the loot from the monsters inside is indeed good. Look at this! Ma Yu took out a dazzling white crystal from his bag and showed it off. Huh, you killed a monster? Zhou Qing was surprised. It was the one we were focusing on earlier. 1 saw it had very little Vitality left, so I wanted to try. 1 didnt expect that I actually killed it. I didnt expect the first monster to drop items. Ma Yu said with lingering fear. In order to kill this one monster, Ma Yu almost lost his life inside. A reinforcement stone? What is that? Tang Rong curiously asked, examining the reinforcement stone in Ma Yus hand. Reinforcement Stone (White): Special item, effect: after use, can reinforce equipment below level 20, enhancing its basic attributes; increases armor by 5 points of defense and weapons by 10 points of attack. Nice stuff! Zhou Qings eyes lit up. Chapter 396: Entering the Subsidiary Chapter 396: Entering the Subsidiary Translator: 549690339 | One enhancement stone could increase defense by 5 points, which was almost half of the defense provided by a level 15 piece of equipment. If one could enhance their equipment multiple times, the defense could be even stronger than silver grade equipment. Of course, the higher the equipments grade, the more attributes and features it would have. Some equipment could even come with skills, which couldnt be matched by enhanced low-level equipment. However, increasing defense by 5 points out of thin air was still very attractive. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is great, we should get more of these. If I can increase my defense, I can tank more monsters, and maybe the four of us might be able to complete this dungeon, Ma Yu said with shining eyes as he stared at the enhancement stone in his hand and chuckled. As a Shield and Sword Defenders class, Ma Yu valued defense more than other classes. He couldnt bear to let go of the enhancement stone and even had the urge to use it immediately. Ma Yu, your current equipment quality is average. I think its better to wait until you get better equipment before using this enhancement stone, at least a silver grade one, Wang Qi quickly stopped Ma Yu. Ma Yu thought for a moment, nodded, and said somewhat embarrassedly, So, is this enhancement stone temporarily assigned to me? Its yours, hold on to it. You risked your life to get it, his teammates assured him. If it werent for you blocking all the small monsters at the end, we might not have made it out The reason the four of them could often team up and level together was because they were able to be humble, considerate, and understanding. The enhancement stone was obtained through their collective efforts in fighting the monsters. If it werent for the other three nearly killing the small monster, Ma Yu wouldnt have been able to finish it off at the last moment; However, everyone agreed that as a Shield and Sword Defender player, 5 defense points meant a lot, so no one argued with Ma Yu. I wont take the next one we get, well take turns, said Ma Yu before storing the enhancement stone in his bag. Guys, what do you think? Weve tested the strength of the monsters in the dungeon, and with our current strength, we might not even see the first BOSS Wang Qi looked at the other three and said. The other three fell silent, and after a long while, Ma Yu sighed, We have no choice but to ask for external help. The dungeons output is much greater than we imagined. Even if we give the Swordman equipment, blueprints, and formulas, we should still make a profit. Just the enhancement stones alone had stirred their hearts, and there were even more valuable items rumored to be inside. Zhou Qing and Tang Rong eventually agreed, a little unwilling, but their combined strength wasnt enough. They couldnt give up just like that, could they? Wang Qis lips curled up slightly. Song Jians strength was increasing, and it wasnt a bad thing to stay in touch with him. If the four of them formed a fixed team, with Wang Qi as the leader, they would likely need Song Jians help many times in the future. Building a good relationship with him now would make it easier to ask for help later. Brother Song, my teammates have all agreed. When can you come over? Wang Qi asked, a bit excited. Song Jian was patrolling his territory when he received the call. He paused, then said, Im free right now, just send me the coordinates, and I can head over. Great, Brother Song. Well be waiting for you at the dungeon entrance! Wang Qi sent the location to Song Jian and said, Be careful on your way over, and make sure no one else sees you. Understood! Looking at the address, it was some distance from his safe house. Song Jian hung up and summoned his motorcycle, heading towards the location Wang Qi had specified. Wang Qi and the others were standing in front of the Sinful Bloody Cage dungeon entrance. In a few minutes, everyones status had recovered. While waiting for Song Jian to arrive, they entered the dungeon once more. Although theyd given up on the idea of beating it with just the four of them, they could still handle fighting the smaller monsters at the entrance. The group barely managed to kill a small monster before being forced to retreat. The monsters attacks were just too overwhelming, and their healing class could not keep up. Ma Yu, the Sword and Shield Guardian, couldnt withstand the attacks of three small monsters at once. After they finally killed one, they didnt even have time to pick up the loot before quickly leaving the dungeon. We cant handle it Ma Yu looked at his newly acquired level 15 blue grade shield with a pained expression on his face. These small monsters here are almost as powerful as Elite Level BOSSes outside. Its not easy! Tang Rong shook his head, completely dismissing the hope of completing the dungeon. Wang Qi, do you think Song Jian can really carry all four of us if he comes? Zhou Qing asked somewhat worriedly. They had confidence in Song Jians strength but not so much in their own. If even the first on the Level Glory list couldnt carry them, they would have to sell the dungeon location to another team and make a little extra money. Still, that was nothing compared to the rewards of completing the entire dungeon, which made it a painful thought. Lets wait and see for now. Just recover your status and hope he doesnt disappoint us, Wang Qi said, feeling helpless. Their combined strength was simply too weak, and he was unsure if Song Jian alone could carry them. Hey, 1 think I hear a motorcycle. Could it be the big shot is here? lang Rong s sharp ears picked up the sound of a roaring engine and he said cautiously. In a short while, Song Jians figure appeared in front of the four of them. Im not too late, am I? Song Jian smiled as he looked at the four players. These four were all level 15, their equipment was very average-mostly white grade with the occasional green or blue grade piece. Not at all. Were glad youre here, Brother Song, Wang Qi quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, Let me introduce everyone. This is our defense warrior, a Sword and Shield Guardian, Ma Yu. This is our melee damage dealer, a Thief class, Tang Rong. And the one next to him is our healer, a Priest class, Zhou Qing! Im a Musketeer, Brother Song, which is a ranged damage dealer class as well, Wang Qi lifted the strange-looking gun in his hand and explained. Hello everyone, I am Song Jian, a Swordman class! Song Jian smiled and glanced at the Sword and Shield Guardian, Ma Yu. He had a feeling that Ma Yus class wasnt just a regular defense warrior. To their surprise, the first on the Level Glory list didnt seem as arrogant as theyd imagined. They found him quite easy to get along with. Alright, everyones here. Lets go into the dungeon, Wang Qi looked at Song Jian and said. Lets go, Song Jian nodded and took the lead, heading toward the dungeon entrance. Chapter 397: Reclamation Chapter 397: Reclamation Translator: 549690339 | Bloody Prison Cage, this dungeon was not very complicated; it was just a temporary detention area for suspects at the police station. However, after the game expansion, it had become much more extensive, several times larger than the entire police station. Upon entering the dungeon gate, there were dozens of stone steps about seven or eight meters long, surrounded by no monsters; it served as an adaptation area after entering the dungeon. The dungeon was filled with a strong smell of blood; the surrounding walls were also smeared with dark red marks. In the deeper parts of the dungeon, horrible wails and brutal roars could be heard from time to time. The atmosphere of the entire dungeon was oppressive and irritable. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the bottom of the stone steps where the five stood was a corridor leading all the way to the end, less than a hundred meters away. Song Jian could even vaguely see a burly figure walking back and forth in an open room at the end of the corridor, occasionally letting out an angry roar. Brother Song, be careful. As soon as we descend these stone steps, it will immediately attract four small monsters to attack us Wang Qi whispered, explaining from the side. The four of them had entered twice before, but were stopped in front of the stone steps every time. No matter what they did, as soon as they stepped off the stone steps, theyd attract four small monsters. Four? Just Elite level small monsters, you four couldnt beat them? Song Jian asked, somewhat surprised. He had already seen four muscular zombies wearing police uniforms wandering around the stone steps. They are level 15 Elite monsters, much stronger than those monsters outside. Four at once, Ma Yu alone wouldnt be able to withstand them. Zhou Qing, a Thief next to him, said with doubt. Alright, Ma Yu and 1 will take two of them each. Song Jian glanced at the four of them, their equipment was indeed of low grade; it would be somewhat difficult to kill four level 15 Elite monsters at once. Arent you a Swordman? Can you withstand two small monsters? Mage Zhou Qing asked, surprised. It was well known that Swordmen could only wear leather armor. After reaching level 30 and learning the passive skill Scale Armor Mastery, they could wear the higher-tiered Scale Armor. Moreover, Swordmen couldnt equip shields, so they usually held a supporting role in output damage within dungeons. Many times, their output damage was even less than that of thieves, let alone mages. Lets try and see. Song Jian smiled. Fine, Brother Song and I will each take two small monsters. You guys should prioritize attacking the small monsters that Brother Song pulls, and use your full power. After we kill those, we will take care of the two Im holding, Ma Yu said, lifting his shield and yelling as he rushed down the stone steps. As soon as Ma Yu stepped onto the stone steps, the four patrolling police zombies immediately pulled out their batons from their waists, slapping them down with a swish sound while the formerly short batons instantly extended more than a foot long, emanating dark metallic luster. Bloody Guard Zombie: Elite Level, Level 15, Vitality Points: 1800/1800, Characteristics: Fury, Skills: Fists and Feet kicks. All four monsters lunged towards Ma Yu, who raised his shield and let out a loud roar. An invisible force erupted from him, instantly attracting all the monsters aggro onto himself. Brother Song, quickly take two of them! Ma Yu cant hold all four alone. Wang Qis face displayed anxiety. Song Jian nodded, stomped his left foot, and a fang-shaped air mass with a sharp whistling sound rushed towards a Bloody Guard Zombie. With a swish, the zombie that was targeted by Earth Teeth Assault was hit like it had been struck by a car, flying away and taking over a hundred damage points. The damage instantly stole aggro from Ma Yu. Then, Song Jian flicked his right hand, and a dark red long sword materialized in his palm. Song Jian gripped it tightly and slashed forward. A dazzling golden light blasted another monster lunging towards Ma Yu. This strike reduced the monsters Vitality Points by over five hundred. The three people behind him were dumbfounded. I didnt see it wrong just now, did I? Was that five hundred and ninety points of damage? Thief Tang Rong couldnt believe his eyes, rubbing them vigorously as he spoke. This is too exaggerated. 1 feel like theres no need for us to go up and help. He could clear this dungeon all by himself! Priest Zhou Qing showed an indescribable expression, seemingly a bit depressed. As expected, the person whos ranked first on the level glory list! Wang Qis face broke into a grin, not expecting Song Jian to be so powerful. Sweeping Sword Style! Watching the two small monsters rushing towards him, Song Jian brandished his long sword and chopped at them. Come on, come on, dont just watch, hurry up and output damage! If you dont contribute anything, how can you have the nerve to share equipment with others later? Wang Qi whispered a reminder, lifting his firearm and shooting towards the two monsters Ma Yu was holding. The original plan was to kill the two monsters Song Jian was holding first, then help Ma Yu, but after glancing at the two monsters being ravaged by Song Jian, the three of them targeted the ones Ma Yu was holding without any further discussion. Seeing his companions focus-fire the two monsters he was holding, Ma Yu couldnt help but become anxious. He thought there might be some conflict between his party members and Song Jian, and they wanted to harm the latter. Dont mind me, help Brother Song kill the monsters first! Hes only a Swordman, so he cant hold on as well as me Ma Yu anxiously shouted. Just take care of yourself. The two monsters Brother Song is dealing with are almost dead already. Tang Rong, who had activated his stealth ability, said irritably before brandishing his dagger and stabbing the back of a monsters head that Ma Yu was holding. What? Ma Yu was stunned. He glanced to the side and saw Song Jian easily handling his two monsters, and his eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape. Broken Wing Dance! Boom! Boom! Boom- Two monsters could only deal twenty to thirty points of damage to Song Jian. For a person with 1,460 Vitality Points like Song Jian, this damage was like a tickle. In just thirty seconds, Song Jian killed both monsters. He didnt even bother looking at the loot they dropped, and charged towards the monsters Ma Yu was holding. Soon, the remaining two guard dogs let out a miserable scream and fell to their knees, becoming corpses. Did we kill them just like that? Tang Rong couldnt believe it. Those four guard dogs had previously tormented them, almost killing all four of them. However, now, it took less than a minute to eliminate all four monsters. It made them doubt if they had entered the same dungeon as before. Brother Song, thank you so much. Wang Qi excitedly thanked him. No need, Song Jian smiled and said, The Experience Points from the small monsters in this dungeon is quite high. Its much more efficient than leveling up by fighting monsters outside. Because it was the first time clearing the dungeon, the monsters inside provided higher Experience Points than usual. Moreover, a five-person team would also get team rewards. Killing one small monster would grant 180% Experience Points per person on average. With such high Experience Points, Song Jian, who was already level 20, was quite satisfied. After clearing this dungeon, he might even level up again. Chapter 398: Half-Beastman Thief Chapter 398: Half-Beastman Thief Translator: 549690339 | Four minor monsters dropped a level 15 blue-plate helmet. When rolling the dice, all four people looked towards Song Jian. If Song Jian chose Need, Wang Qi and the other three would certainly choose Pass. Song Jian glanced at the item, immediately noticed it was plate armor, and chose Pass. Ma Yu breathed a sigh of relief and chose Need. Watching Wang Qi don the new blue-quality helmet, Wang Qi chuckled softly, What a lucky start!. In addition to the level 15 blue-quality plate helmet, the four minor monsters also dropped a bunch of materials. After Song Jian and the others casually rolled the dice to distribute these materials, they continued walking forward; After dealing with the four watchdog monsters, the remaining minor monsters were much easier to kill. Some of them didnt even leave their cages along the corridor, even though the cage doors were broken. Even when the group stood at the cage entrances to fight the monsters inside, they didnt move out one step, as if they hadnt heard. Sinful Prison Zombie, Elite level, Level 15, Vitality Points: 1600/1600, Trait: Cunning, Skill: Begging for Mercy. The remaining monsters in this dungeon appeared in small groups. If they were careful, they could usually lure and eliminate them one by one. Once they passed the four Guardian Zombies at the entrance, things would be much simpler. After killing seven or eight minor monsters, Song Jian realized that their progress was too slow. It took them more than half an hour to kill just seven or eight minor monsters, which caused Song Jians eyebrows to knit together in slight frustration. Should we try to speed things up? Song Jian couldnt help suggesting. Speed up? Were already fighting pretty fast! Ma Yu was surprised and asked in confusion. Does Brother Song mean we should lure more monsters at once? Wong Qi caught on immediately and suggested quietly. Exactly. Lure several at a time. Ill handle the aggro, and you all focus on dealing damage from the back, Song Jian agreed. The layout here was a straight corridor with cages on either side. As long as he could hold aggro for two or three mobs at a time, the monsters in the back wouldnt be able to get through to attack them. Isnt that a bit too dangerous? The priest Zhou Qing hesitated. If there were too many monsters, he, as the slowest team member, might not have enough time to run away when things went south. No problem, lets just try luring seven or eight at first, Song Jian suggested with a smile; Okay, Ill lure them. You guys wait a bit further back,. Thief Tang Rong activated his Acceleration Skill immediately. A white light appeared under his feet, and he became noticeably faster. He rushed into several cages, hit each monster once, and then turned around to run; In just a short while, Tang Rong had lured a dozen or so monsters to charge towards the dungeon entrance; Thats a bit too many. Ma Yu frowned slightly, raising his shield instinctively; No worries. Watch me! Song Jian said, rushing towards the monsters with his sword. Tang Rong, sweating profusely, passed by Song Jian; Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian swung his arm, slashing horizontally with his sword. A burst of Sword Qi scattered and hit a few of the nearest monsters, causing them to give up chasing Tang Rong and shift their attention to Song Jian instead. BangBang! Two dazzling bursts of Sword Qi bloomed amid the group of monsters. Finally, he leaped up for the last hit, a powerful downward slash that landed in the middle of the monsters. Is he trying to get himself killed? What if he gets surrounded? Ma Yus face showed a surprised expression. Genius takes bold risks? Tang Rong wiped the sweat off his forehead and murmured, still feeling a bit shaken. He vaguely felt a strong aura approaching when he was luring the monsters, which made him panic and cause a mistake. He intended to lure only seven or eight minor monsters but ended up luring thirteen. Do we even need to join in? It feels like we just need to cheer him on from the sidelines, Zhou Qing smirked and gasped for air. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feels like were playing a different game from him, Wang Qi sighed. Hed felt this way since meeting Song Jian. Song Jian threw out a series of sword skills one after another. Despite facing more than a dozen elite-level monsters, he gave the impression of dominating the monsters single-handedly, as if they existed just to be his fodder. I think I felt the presence of a very powerful creature in the corridor earlier, but 1 couldnt see what it looked like Tang Rong hesitated for a moment before finally sharing his suspicion in a whisper; You mean theres another boss in the corridor? Ma Yu was taken aback and asked immediately. Isnt there only one boss in this dungeon? Zhou Qing, pointing towards the room at the end of the corridor, asked in confusion. It was just a feeling, Im not sure if Im right, Tang Rong explained. It s like theres a knife pressed against your back. Even though you cant see it, you can feel something threatening your life. Could it be an invisible boss? Wang Qi had a sudden revelation, glanced at Tang Rong, and was taken aback. Just as Wang Qi was preparing to shout a warning to Song Jian, he suddenly noticed a semi-transparent figure slowly materializing behind Song Jian. This figure was a hunched monster, its face covered with a black cloth, wielding a dagger in its right hand and aiming straight for Song Jians head. Watc Wang Qi was shocked and shouted aloud, but before he could finish his sentence, he saw Song Jians body emit a golden light. Song Jians body turned at an unbelievable angle, and the dark red long sword in his hand collided fiercely with the dagger aimed at his head, creating a burst of sparks. Boom- The mysterious thief who had suddenly appeared was forced to retreat several steps. Over 300 damage points floated up above his head. The surprised down in his blood-red eyes, and his figure faded gradually from sight. It was during this moment that Song Jian managed to identify the creature. To his surprise, it was a boss with its own name C an 18 level elite. Half-Beastman Thief Zombie C Scufar, Elite Level, Level 18, Vitality Points: 3600/3600, Traits: Bloodthirsty, Cunning, Skills: Stealth, Deadly Strike, Ambush, Devastate, Garrotte. Scufar was a half-beastman with goblin bloodline. He was short and thin, standing only half the height of a typical adult male, and didnt have noticeable muscles. He looked like he could be blown away by a gust of wind. However, Scufar was a formidable thief. The day he turned into a zombie after the apocalypse, his goblin bloodline awakened, making him one of the most powerful bosses in the dungeon. Because he could turn invisible and wasnt bound to a specific area, Scufar liked to roam around the corridor while hidden. When Tang Rong was luring the monsters earlier, Tang Rong ran into Scufars warning range. If he hadnt sensed Scufars presence and ran out, Scufar might have kept him behind. Seeing Scufar, Tang Rong couldnt help but feel scared. If Scufar had caught up with him earlier, he would have been torn to pieces by the monsters he lured; That was too close! Tang Rong patted his chest, still shaken, and whispered to himself. The boss appeared, what should we do? Do we need to go and help? Ma Yu held up his shield and asked his companions while looking around. Do we even need to ask? Of course, we go! Wang Qi was the first to raise his weapon, aiming at a monster attacking Song Jian, and pulled the trigger. Lets go, lets take down the monsters that are low on health first! Tang Rong gritted his teeth, activated his stealth ability, and started heading towards Song Jian. Chapter 399: Rare Profession Chapter 399: Rare Profession Translator: 549690339 I Finding out about the stealth attack from this eighteenth-level elite BOSS, Song Jian was not alarmed but delighted. For him, a fifteenth-level dungeon was not that difficult, otherwise, he wouldnt have asked to lure a group of minions before killing them. With an additional BOSS, the loot would be considerable. After all, good equipment usually dropped from BOSSes. Using Sacred Parry to dodge the BOSSS ambush, Song Jian activated Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body and charged at the BOSS. Behind Song Jian, a dozen or so minions were howling and chasing after him. Tang Rong appeared behind the weakest little monster. The moment he emerged from invisibility, his dagger had already violently penetrated the little monsters skull. Numbers showing over a hundred points in critical damage floated ahead of the creature. However, at this moment, all the minions had their aggro firmly locked on Song Jian, so no matter how Tang Rong attacked, he couldnt divert the aggro. Hit this one. As he saw Ma Yu charging over, Tang Rong hastily called out. Wang Qi shifted his target as well. Within moments, the three men killed a nearly dead minion before swiftly advancing to the next one. At this time, Song Jian, under attack from two or three minions, was chopping at the BOSS. His third eye was glowing, and the BOSS invisibility had no effect on him. He could see the opponent directly. For the BOSS, without its invisibility, it was just like a super minion. Many of its skills must be used while invisible, so a regular strike from Song Jian could break its invisibility and prevent it from using many of its skills. Light Strike! Another dazzling golden slash sent towards the BOSS. BOSS brandishes two daggers to parry. With a boom, the Sword Qi slashes onto its body. Its frail figure was sent flying like a baseball, violently crashing into an old cage. With a clunk, the arm-thick bars of the cage bent under the impact of the BOSS, some even splintering. Sharp fragments pierced the BOSSS body, causing it to emit a series of mad roars. Song Jian turned his body, swinging his sword and performing Broken Wing Dance. The dozen or so minions were forced to retreat and were eventually thrown into the air by the force. Song Jian, who has activated the Immortal Sword Body, had attributes comparable to a twenty-fifth level elite BOSS, so his Broken Wing Dance caused huge numbers of damage to float above the minions heads, shocking Wang Qi and others. Zhou Qing waved his magic staff and cast a Healing Skill on Song Jian. Ever since Song Jian joined the team, the pressure on healing had significantly decreased. All the monsters were almost dealt with by Song Jian, and Zhou Qing only needed to occasionally restore Song Jians Vitality Points. At this time, his Spirit Points were still over 90%, and he had two healing skills with huge instant healing but long cooldown time in his hand. Even if there was an accident, Zhou Qing was confident that there would be no casualties. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was precisely because of Zhou Qing, the healer, that Song Jian was able to fight so freely. Seeing the BOSS struggling to extricate itself from the cage, Song Jian smiled faintly. Suddenly, a brilliant silver beam burst forth from his third eye. Boom boom boom- Like a laser, the silver beam struck the BOSS, tearing its flesh apart. The BOSS was grotesquely disfigured and continuously emitted pain-filled screams. The hit had deducted nearly eight hundred points of damage from it. Song Jian showed signs of exhaustion. Despite the power of Eye Slasher, it consumed a significant amount of Spirit Points. Swinging his sword, Song Jian kept casting sword skills at the group of minions behind him. Within a short time, he had killed seven or eight minions. Thanks to the existence of the Devouring Belt, Song Jian had mostly recovered his lost Spirit Points. The remaining minions are yours, quickly wipe them out! Looking at the remaining five or six weakened minions, Song Jian turned to Ma Yu and others. Dont worry, leave it to us. Ma Yu hastily said, charging into a minion that was pouncing towards Song Jian, repeatedly hacking at it with his single-handed sword. Brother Song, you just focus on the BOSS. Well handle the minions. Wang Qi kept firing the trigger, unleashing bullets that glowed with various energy colors onto the weakened minions. Song Jian nodded and activated Rapid Sword while the Immortal Sword Body was still activated. He continuously slashed his sword, even creating a streak of shadows with it. Even a regular attack could inflict nearly a hundred points of damage on the BOSS. If he used a skill, the BOSSS vitality points would be falling visibly like a broken dam. Die. Song Jian leapt high, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly ignited in a flame. A majestic voice resonated throughout the dungeon. Endure my fury. With this strike, Song Jian triggered the passive attribute of the Eye of the Fire God ring. The BOSS, which had been preparing to dodge, suddenly shivered, causing it to briefly stagnate. By the time it had reacted, Song Jians sword had already viciously struck its body. A heart-wrenching pain made the BOSS scream in crazed agony. Song Jians eyes lit up. He immediately used the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, and a transparent long sword fiercely penetrated the BOSSS skull. Pop- The BOSSS head exploded like a watermelon. Song Jian was stunned. He originally intended to use the Spiritual Sword Control Technique to make the BOSS lose its mind. However, he didnt expect that this mental attack would be the death of the BOSS, its head completely blew apart. The BOSSS vitality points instantly depleted, and its headless corpse fell to the ground, twitching continuously. Seven or eight pieces of equipment rolled out from underneath the BOSS, neatly arranged around its corpse. Brother Song, hang in there, were finishing up these minions and will come help you! Ma Yu was desperately attacking the minions when he heard the BOSSS roars from behind him. Thinking that the BOSS was suddenly going berserk, his heart dropped and he quickly shouted. Hmm. By the time you help, itll be too late. Brother Song has already killed the BOSS alone. Clear out these minions quickly! Wang Qi sneered and shouted. What, the BOSS is already dead? Ma Yu resisted the urge to turn around and look, his face full of surprise. That damage its simply terrifying. Every attack on the BOSS did hundreds of points of damage. Using a skill could deal three to five hundred damage. Wasnt it said that the damage of a swordman class isnt significant? Tang Rong couldnt help but complain. Well, you also have to consider whos the one playing the class. Can the class that Brother Song chose be an ordinary swordman? Wang Qi laughed. Ma Yu suddenly had an idea and asked: Brother Song, did you choose a rare class? Chapter 400 - 400 Central Bank Chapter 400: Central Bank Translator: 549690339 | Song Jian broke into a slight grin, charging towards the few remaining weakened monsters with his sword. Within moments, horrifying screams erupted as each monster fell, with equipment and supplies scattering all over the ground. Man, this is something youd only see in dreams, hahaha! Tang Rongs eyes sparkled as he burst into laughter, taking in the multitude of items on the ground, each emitting its own radiant glow. We really owe Brother Song for this one. Wang Qis face displayed sincere gratitude. Lets split the gear first. Song Jian suggested, smiling. Brother Song, you should choose first. After all, you took down most of these creatures on your own. Well take what you dont want Tang Rong offered, his face beaming. Before, Tang Rong had been upset that Song Jian demanded so many items, but now it was clear that Song Jian could have cleared the entire dungeon alone. They were practically unnecessary. Then, I wont hold back. Laughing, Song Jian quickly picked up a level 15 silver quality gauntlet, replacing his own Zombie Leader Gauntlets. Bloody Thug Gauntlets (Silver) Leather Arm Guard. Equipment level: 15. Effects: Defense +8, Resistance +4, Agility +3, Armor Break +2, Dexterity +2. Attack speed increase: 20%. Special effect: Bloodthirsty Fury (passive). When you inflict damage on the target, theres a chance to trigger Bloodthirsty Fury, increasing attack speed by 50% for 6 seconds. This effect can trigger only once every 5 minutes. Equipment requirement: Level 15. Available to take out of the game: No. This equipment could have been used by Rogues, but there was no hesitation in Song Jians eyes when he saw it. Besides, Tang Rong, who watched enviously from the side, had no other choice. Well, Ill just take this one. You can split the rest among yourselves. Song Jian gave a quick glance at the remaining items, shaking his head. Brother Song, are you sure you dont want any more? There are still two silver quality items left Wang Qi asked, his face filled with surprise. Enough, I have no use for the other two items. Song Jian responded, shaking his head. Brother Song, youre really generous! Wang Qi beamed, giving him a thumbs up. Tang Rong, why arent you thanking Brother Song yet? Theres a silver-quality dagger right here! What, a silver-quality dagger? Tang Rongs whole body quaked; he had been so focused on the silver gauntlet Song Jian picked up, that he had barely noticed the other items they got. Hearing about the silver-quality dagger made Tang Rongs heart start thumping wildly. Brother Song, are you really giving us this piece of equipment? Tang Rong asked, hardly able to believe it. You take it, I have no use for a Rogues dagger. Song Jian said, smiling. In actuality, a level 15 silver quality weapon, especially a dagger, thrown into an auction house, could easily get tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. However, Song Jian didnt want to appear too greedy while running a dungeon with his friends. He would only demand what was suited for him. He wouldnt intentionally hoard equipment just for a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Eagerly, Tang Rong began using the dagger. His damage instantly skyrocketed, leading him to chuckle to himself in satisfaction Theres a silver-quality one-handed hammer left. Ma Yu, do you want to take it? Wang Qi glanced at the other silver-quality item, hesitant to suggest. Ill take it. I have the Blunt Weapon Mastery skill, hehe. Ma Yus face broke into a hearty grin. Zhou Qing, you can take this blue quality priests robe and leggings. Wang Qi directed. Alright. Zhou Qing agreed enthusiastically, having not received a single piece of equipment until now, he suddenly found himself in the possession of two level 15 blue quality pieces of equipment Ill stash the remaining items for now. We can sell them later and then split the money. Wang Qi had assumed the role of team leader and quickly stowed all the leftover loot again. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Phew, this game is so bleak and oppressive. If it werent for the thrill of getting new equipment, Id have quit playing. Zhou Qing caressed his newly-acquired priests robe, a wistful expression on his face. Then you can go on vacation in real life, you know. Jiuzhaigou, Hainan C these are good places to go and admire the beautiful scenery Wang Qi felt obliged as a team leader to lift his teammates spirits and quickly suggested. Hmm, thats not a bad idea But Im broke, 1 cant afford to go! Zhou Qings face immediately fell at the suggestion. Wang Qi was momentarily flustered; his attempt at encouragement backfired, leaving his teammate more depressed. Well, 1 think the fountain park in the city isnt that bad he quickly offered. What the hell, team leader! Theres a huge difference between Jiuzhaigou, Hainan, and a park fountain! Ma Yu couldnt help but mock. What do you know? I often spend my time near the park fountain Wang Qi hurriedly countered. Dont you guys know that game items can be taken into the real world? Song Jian asked, somewhat baffled. Yes, we do know. Last time I found an awl that I could take out of the game. Zhou Qing admitted with a melancholic expression on his face. But what use do I have for an awl? I was so furious that I just tossed it. Items in the game with the attribute to be taken out are rare the more valuable the item, the rarer the attribute Tang Rong chimed in, appearing helpless. He had always hoped to find a take-out-able dagger, but to no avail. In reality, the value of items in the real world doesnt increase with their rank in the game Song Jian glanced around at the group, hesitating to continue. He was considering how best to explain it without hurting their pride. Boss, what do you mean? Wang Qi turned to him, puzzled. I once found a jewelry store where almost all the gold bracelets were considered junk in the game, but they could all be taken out! Song Jian blurted. What? Really, Brother Song? Zhou Qing jumped up from his spot on the ground, his face flushed with excitement. Yes, and Ive gotten some jewelry before. In the game, theyre considered junk, but in the real world, they could be sold for millions, or even tens of millions Song Jian continued. Zhou Qing and the others exchanged glances, suddenly catching their breath. Team leader, do you remember the Central Bank in the city where we were before? Zhou Qing abruptly shouted. Yes, yes, I do. At the time, we only searched the lobby and office areas and found a heap of worthless paper money. But their underground vaultwe couldnt get it open, so we just left Wang Qi recounted excitedly. Do you think that banks vault might have gold bars? Zhou Qings eyes started to sparide. Gold bars! Song Jians eyes lit up as well. It was highly plausible! After we finish this dungeon, lets go check that bank vault. Wang Qi suggested, his excitement palpable. Chapter 401: 401: The Star of Sin Chapter 401: The Star of Sin Translator: 549690339 | Inspired by Song Jian, everyone immediately started to get excited; however, Ma Yu took no time to pour cold water on them: The safes in the underground vault, can you open them? Theyre sturdy enough to resist a bomb, and not to mention, the walls and the door itself are thousands of pounds of concrete And youre forgetting, there were high-level monsters in that vault last time. We nearly lost our lives down there Tang Rong added somewhat fearfully. Gold bricks, guys! Those are actual gold bricks that we can take back to the real world! Each of them worth hundreds of thousands; even if we can only take one out at a time, wed be rich! Zhou Qing protested reluctantly. I do have a master key, maybe it can open the door to that vault Song Jian suddenly suggested. What, really? Ha! What do we have to fear now? Even if the monsters in there are formidable, are they as terrifying as the ones in this duplicate world? Weve made it this far, so what should we fear from creatures in the underground vault? Zhou Qing exclaimed. After we finish this duplicate world, well head straight to the banks underground vault, Wang Qi decided. Alright, then well entirely empty out that vault. Ha! Were going to be rich! Finally, days without work and loads of freedom are within our reach! Everyone instantly became energized. After a short rest of about ten minutes, when everyones Vitality and Spirit Points were completely replenished, they started cautiously making their way deeper into the dungeon. I think we should kill all the prisoners in these cages, Zhou Qing articulated while witnessing the aimless pacing of the imprisoned monsters, finding something odd about the situation. Thats a waste of time. Why not just finish the boss, clear the dungeon and be done with it? Were in a hurry, after all, Tang Rong shook his head. An idea crossed Song Jians mind, and he hastily told Tang Rong, You infiltrate it, find out what kind of property this boss monster has. Elite Level or Lord Level? Tang Rong was taken aback for a moment but did not reject the proposal, instead, he skillfully performed a stealth maneuver, quietly advancing forward. There were quite a lot of monsters in the corridor. After cautiously checking the room at the end of the corridor, upon his return, Tang Rong mentioned to Song Jian 20th level, Lord Level boss. What, a 20th-level Lord Level Boss? Wang Qi and the others exclaimed in astonishment. For them, this task was practically unachievable. It appears we should first clear all the small monsters in these cages, Song Jian suggested with a bitter smile. Lord Level Bosses have a summoning skill. Its quite possible he will summon all the small creatures from the cages halfway through the fight. At that point, with so many small monsters, I may not be able to hold them back alone. Safety first, safety first! Wang Qi and the others responded in fear. Lets start with the cages on the left; there are only two monsters in there! Tang Rong pointed to a cage behind him. You guys group up into fours, Ill go solo. Split and act, itll be quicker. Song Jian proposed. Alright, Brother Song, If something happens, just yell and well come to your aid, Wang Qi immediately responded. Its more like if we run into something, well yell for Brother Song, Ma Yu smirked at Wang Qi. The monsters in the cages were much easier to handle than the ones in the corridor. They were all groggy and acted as if they lost their senses, only attacking the enemies who dared to enter their confinements. Moreover, they merely claw at their foes during the attacks. They did not possess any special traits or skills, just a higher amount of vitality than their outdoor zombie counterparts; Song Jian mopped up two or three cages in a row and after neutralizing a small monster in the fourth cage, found something was off about this cage; Not only did this cage contain a plain wooden bed, it also had a desk and a chair, while the rest of the cages were filled with nothing more than dry straws. Overcome by curiosity, Song Jian pulled open the drawer of the table, and inside, he found a decomposed notebook and a corroded pen. These two items werent even worthy of being considered odds and ends. The notebook crumbled to pieces at the slightest touch, and the pen was corroded to the extent that even the cap wouldnt come off. After thoroughly searching the drawer and finding nothing of interest, Song Jian shook his head, shifting his attention to the wooden bed. At this point, a thin mattress was resting on the plain wooden bed, covered with dirty stains. Song Jian walked up, grabbed it, and threw it away. Suddenly, a smooth wooden board appeared in front of Song Jians eyes. Numbers were carved into the board with fingertips. 2,7,13,45,- Two, seven, thirteen, forty-five? Song Jian frowned in confusion: What does this mean? After a while of thinking without coming to any conclusions, Song Jian shook his head in disappointment and left. Just as he was leaving the cage, the whole wooden bed started to decay rapidly, as if a few minutes had spanned several decades, or centuries. Even the wooden legs failed to support the bed, slowly rotting and collapsing. In a blink of an eye, the wooden bed turned into a pile of decaying ruins; At this moment, a metal plate appeared under the bed on the floor. Most of the plate was buried under the debris of the decayed bed, with only a palm-sized area exposed, and unless looked at closely, it could easily go unnoticed; Everyone together took more than two hours to clear off all the small monsters in the corridor and the cages. It appeared that there were only two Bosses in the entire dungeon, they had already killed one, so only one remained in the room at the end of the corridor; Only this one is left, kill it, and we can clear the entire dungeon, Ma Yu said, somewhat excited. Hey, do you think well be on TV? Tang Rong asked, laughing. I dont think so. Only by completing the highest difficulty in the dungeon, do we stand a chance to be featured on TV. Zhou Qing shook his head. May luck be with me, let a silver-quality shield drop for me! Ma Yu prayed with his hands together; Ha-ha, arent you afraid that a level twenty shield will drop? Then youll only be able to watch but not use it. Wang Qi laughed. As long as its a shield, Ill be able to use it sooner or later, Ma Yu retorted indignantly. Im going for it! Song Jian smirked, holding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand, heading towards the final room; Evil Star Samodo, Lord level, Level 20, Vitality: 8100/8100, Traits: Cruelty, Berserk, Skills: Star-breaking Slash, Imprison, Armor-breaking Strike, Angry Roar, Summoning, Slaughter; Song Jian was about to enter when he reconsidered and with a wave of his hand, he summoned two fire elves. Following that, he summoned his pet, the Black Dragon Hatchling. The two 20th level fire elves were considerably larger than Song Jian, their upper body wafting with heat, and beneath their waist was a blaze of fire. The searing temperature caused the surrounding air to warp and distort. Go, attack that monster! Song Jian pointed at the boss ahead and commanded. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 402: 402: Slaughter Chapter 402: Slaughter Translator: 549690339 | Song Jians summoned fire elemental had completely changed its appearance from before; previously, he would summon level ten fire elementals, but now that he had reached level 20, the fire elemental had also been upgraded to level 20, becoming more fierce and stronger. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a roar, the two fire elementals charged at the level 20 Lord level BOSS in a hall ahead with incredible speed. As soon as they entered the hall, the BOSS detected the intruders, let out a ferocious roar, and swung its giant blade almost as long as its own body at the fire elementals. Boom! Sparks flew as the fire elemental that had been targeted by the BOSS suffered over 300 points of damage, while the BOSS took over 100 points of fire damage. Broken Wing Dance! Swinging the longsword, Song Jian joined the fray. The Black Dragon whelp let out a dragon chant, soared into the air, and began spewing Dragon Breath and magic at the BOSS. Lets go! Zhou Qing, keep an eye on our vitality! Wang Qi shouted. A level 20 Lord level BOSS is usually a force to be reckoned with, so the four of them would surely turn and flee if they encountered it. After all, the level difference alone is enough to make their attacks less effective, while the BOSS could inflict exponentially more damage on them. If it werent for Song Jian drawing the aggro to himself, Wang Qi and his companions wouldnt have the courage to engage the BOSS. Within thirty seconds, the incredibly damaging BOSS had chopped both fire elementals to pieces, and turned its attention to Song Jian. Since the fire elementals had been summoned by Song Jian, killing them did not divert the aggro. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jians sword moves flowed like a tide, one after another, relentless in their pursuit of the BOSS. Every strike inflicted over 200 points of damage, causing the BOSS to bellow with rage as its vitality continuously dropped. Wang Qi and his companions dodged the BOSSS attacks carefully, dealing only ten or twenty points of damage each time, but they gritted their teeth and contributed their efforts. In the name of Samodo, I declare you guilty and incarcerated! Samodo knocked Song Jian back with a slash and pointed to the Black Dragon whelp in midair, which had been constantly raining fireballs on him, shouting angrily. Suddenly, countless strands of black energy appeared in midair and coalesced into black chains that shot toward the Black Dragon whelp. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- Seven or eight chains danced around the Black Dragons body as if controlled by someone, quickly creating a black cage, locking the young dragon tightly inside. Aow! With a piercing cry, the Black Dragon whelp struggled, causing the black chains to grow taut and dig into the gaps between its thick scales. However, no matter how hard it struggled, the black chains remained unbroken. Bang! The young Black Dragon fell heavily to the ground. At this moment, its body, neck, wings, and even its mouth were bound by black chains, appearing like a large rice dumpling. Song Jians heart pounded, but after taking a closer look, he saw that the black chains had only ensnared the Black Dragon whelp without causing any actual harm, and relaxed. This level 20 Lord level BOSS was almost equal in strength to Song Jian, and just the wind from its powerful strikes left Wang Qi and the other melee characters struggling to breathe. Fighting this BOSS was especially difficult for them, even when it wasnt paying attention to them. Whoosh- A flash of white light fell on Song Jian from above, instantly restoring a portion of his lost vitality. Immortal Sword Body, activate! Song Jian gritted his teeth and activated his Immortal Sword Body, his strength soaring once more granting him a significant increase in all attributes by seven points. Now, Song Jian could overpower level 20 Lord BOSS Samodo. Boom, boom, boom- After several clashes, Samodo had an astonished expression on its face. The sudden increase in strength caught it off-guard. After exchanging blows several times, it was forced to retreat several steps, back now against the wall and with nowhere to run. Feeling humiliated, Samodo had never been pushed so far. With a loud roar, a bloody aura emanated from the BOSSS body, filling the entire room with the wails of ghostly cries akin to those of lamenting spirits. You idiots, hurry up and help! Samodo shouted, smashing its fist into the wall behind it to vent its anger. However, after a while, no one else had rushed into the room. At this point, Wang Qi and his companions suddenly realized their relief that they had cleared the cage of monsters first. If they hadnt, the monsters in the cage would have already swarmed into the room. Even with Song Jians strength, they would probably have to flee and rethink their strategy, while the four of them were likely to die in the fight. A chill ran down their spines as the four exchanged glances. Fortunately, while the BOSS was roaring, the group continued to deal damage with their unabated attacks, quickly reducing the BOSSS vitality by 700-800 points. Furious at the lack of help from the prisoners, Samodo gripped the massive handle of its weapon with both hands, held the blade horizontally, and started spinning like a top. Slaughter! The BOSS roared as it charged towards Song Jian. Fuck! Tang Rongs face changed drastically as he retreated, but he was still grazed by the swinging blade, reducing his vitality by half. He flew through the room like a pinball and slammed into the wall. Ma Yus reaction was a beat slower than Tang Rongs, making him take even more damage. However, Ma Yu was relatively unscathed, as he had a shield for protection, only losing about a third of his vitality. Looking at the new cracks in his shield, Ma Yu had a tearful expression on his face. The shields durability had already decreased by more than 20 points, leaving only about 15 points left. If the fight continued, the shield would likely be finished after the battle. Flash, flash, flash- Several beams of white light fell, and the vitality of Ma Yu and Tang Rong was quickly restored to more than half. As soon as Song Jian saw the BOSS roar and charge at him with blade spinning, he immediately used the Sword Shadow Step, fleeing toward the exit. Woo, woo, woo- Dark howls emanated from the BOSS, chasing after Song Jian at a rapid pace. Wang Qi and his companions were terrified. They couldnt withstand such attacks, and even if Zhou Qing used his ultimate healing ability, it would be too late to heal them. Now, only Wang Qi could attack, holding his weapon and continuously pulling the trigger to shoot at the BOSS. However, the bullets were all deflected by the BOSSS rotating blade, and a series of MISS texts floated above its head. Chapter 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet Chapter 403: Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet The BOSSS final attack was increasing in speed as time passed, and a hint of crimson appeared on the spinning blade, the invisible force it generated was growing larger and larger. One meter, three meters, five meters, In the end, there was nowhere left in the room to dodge the BOSSS final attack. Out of options, Song Jian had to flee the room, sprinting towards the main door of the instance. Boom- The BOSS burst through the main door of the room, slicing the walls on either side and reducing them to a pile of rubble. The four teammates huddled in a corner, quivering with fear. If Song Jian hadnt lured the BOSS away, they would undoubtedly be corpses by now. This This is the power of a level 20 Lord-level BOSS? Zhou Qings eyes were filled with fear. The terrifying figure of the BOSS had left an indelible shadow in his heart. Should Should we go and help? Wang Qi asked in a weak voice. The room fell into silence. Melee fighters cant get close at all. Ma Yu cast a glance at Tang Rong, muttering under his breath. Yeah, we cant get close. Tang Rong was still shaken and almost got one-shotted by the BOSS earlier. Im a priest Zhou Qing glanced over at Wang Qi. He was grateful he was a priest who stood far back; otherwise, with his cloth armor defense, he would have been one-shotted by merely touching the BOSS. All eyes turned to Wang Qi. Captain Wang, why dont you represent our team and offer some assistance? Yes, we should help and not just spectate. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing when the spoils of war are distributed! Captain Wang, your class is the most suitable, you dont have to risk your life. Just stay at a distance and shoot, even failing to cause damage doesnt matter. The main thing is for our teams attitude to be shown. Yes, yes, attitude, attitude is very important!- The three discussed among themselves while Wang Qis face turned pale. The blade of the BOSS had whizzed in front of him earlier, and even the force of it had caused his cheek to sting. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under the expectant gazes, Wang Qi gritted his teeth, tightly clenched his weapon, and shouted in a low voice: Ill do it. Ill go help him! With that, Wang Qi charged towards the BOSS. What a man! Respect. With this kind of daring spirit, he really deserves to be the captain. If theres a chance to cover the rear in the future, dont fight him for it. Hell get annoyed. Yeah, yeah, rear-covering tasks can all be given to the captain in the future. He can handle it for sure. Although Wang Qi felt afraid, he also knew that Song Jian was currently holding all of the BOSSS aggro, and even if he fought desperately, he wouldnt be able to draw its attention. But still, he was afraid! Everywhere the BOSS went was like the passing of a violent storm, the cages were twisted and disfigured by the force of the BOSS, pressing and extending the corridor by three to four meters. Song Jian looked back, the duration of the BOSSS skill was quite long; it had been more than ten seconds already, yet it continued spinning relentlessly. The invisible forces around it had formed into a robust tornado. The multitude of sword forces within the tornado collided with each other, sparking bright sparks. If they continued running, they would exit the instance, and the BOSS would then turn its attention to Wang Qi and the others. Although Wang Qi looked terrified, he was still continually attacking the BOSS. Song Jian could not bear to cause trouble for them by leading the BOSS their way. Im going all in! Song Jian quickly weighed the options in his mind, gritted his teeth, and turned around to charge at the BOSS. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Waving his long sword, Song Jian amazingly collided with the sword-force tornado; Boom- With a loud bang, the entire game area trembled slightly. Song Jian felt a strong force surge towards him, forcing him to step back, but he soon stabilized, engaging his Hearts Eye skill. His eyes radiated faint glints of light; Clang! Clang! Clang! Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, always swung from an uncanny angle, tearing through the cyclone of blade energy that the BOSS generated. His sword clashed with the BOSSS long black blade; Once, twice, three times, Song Jians nerves were taut, like steel threads. His full attention was focused on every movement, every detail of the BOSS. Each clash of sword on blade was crucial; even a small deviation could cause Song Jian to lose all his progress, and be thrown into the air by the BOSSS powerful energy; lhe essence of the Tai Chi Sword Skill is the dissipation of force. The BOSSS cyclone of blade energy was likened to a massive wave, and Song Jian was like a solid rock. Collisions constantly occurred, but with each clash, he shattered the waves of energy; The proficiency of his Tai Chi Sword Skill was increasing at an astonishing pace. In a short span of time, his proficiency level had elevated to 100%; If Song Jian were to open his skill bar now, he would notice a constant golden glow within the Tai Chi Sword Skill column. The 100% limit seemed to blur, as though the level cap was being constantly honed; With every clash of sword and blade, the aura that the BOSS had built up slowly dissipated. Its once-fluid moves now seemed obstructed by a pebble, causing minor delays each time; Suddenly, the cyclone of blade energy the BOSS controlled could not be sustained any longer. It dissipated with a boom, leaving behind a burst of energy. Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill also ran its course at this point, and without his guard up, he was thrown into the air by the energy and harshly smashed into the wall near the entrance of the game area; Just then, Wang Qi was loading a bullet more than two fingers long into his gun. This was the Armor-piercing Explosive Bullet that Wang Qi had purchased from a wandering merchant for a thousand Doomsday Coins. You could not find this kind of bullet in the regular system shop. This was one of Wang Qis last resorts. Although costly, the damage inflicted by this bullet justified its price; At this moment, Wang Qi held the gun steady in both hands that appeared as still as if made of iron, his cheek pressed against the cold bolt of the gun. His right eye was peering through the scope, unblinkingly fixed on the back of the BOSSS head; Target locked Target hit location determined Energy charge-up Energy charge-up exceeds 120% Warning: This shot could deal 180% damage to the target, but will also inflict permanent damage on the firearm, reducing its maximum durability by 10 points permanently; The cold, mechanical voice echoed in Wang Qis ears, but he remained unfazed; Previously, he had fired at least a hundred rounds, but not a single one hit the BOSS amidst the blade energy whirlwind. Thats why he brought out this bullet. Wang Qi took a deep breath, finally pulling the trigger; Bang- lhe gun recoiled fiercely, the muzzle flashing with a light blue flame over a foot long; Crack- A clear shattering sound came from within the gun, causing Wang Qis face to go deathly pale. Despite the pain in his two arms, as if his bones had cracked, it was no comparison to the cold dread in his heart; Damn, seems like a low-probability event has occurred These thoughts ran through Wang Qis mind; At that moment, the blade energy cyclone from the BOSS had been shattered by Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill. Song Jians body had harshly smacked into a wall, and the BOSS, roaring, tottered backwards; Thud- A crisp sound of impact reverberated, the BOSSS body staggered briefly. Something seemed to have been shot out from between its brows, spraying a streak of blood; Chapter 404: Distributing the Spoils of War 404 Chapter 404: Distributing the Spoils of War Watching the BOSS collapse, Wang Qi couldn''t help but feel an incredible sensation. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Congratulations, you have killed the final BOSS of the secret realm "Sinful Bloody Cage" and gained 120,000 battle experience. System: You and your friends have successfully explored the secret realm "Sinful Bloody Cage", completing 80% of it. Your achievements will be forever recorded at the entrance, for all to see. Wang Qi''s strike had directly wiped out the nearly two thousand remaining Vitality Points of the BOSS. Seeing the "-1897" damage numbers floating above the BOSS''s head, Wang Qi felt as if he were dreaming. "How... how is this possible..." Wang Qi couldn''t believe it in his heart, but immediately after, he felt immense surprise. "How is this possible!~" Tang Rong was the first to exclaim. Only the five of them could see the system prompt. When they saw that Wang Qi had killed the BOSS, the other three members of the team couldn''t help but feel absurd. "Captain, did you steal Brother Song''s BOSS?" Ma Yu looked at his companion with a puzzled face. "What do you mean ''steal Brother Song''s BOSS?'' Aren''t we exploring and fighting the BOSS together? You can only say..." Zhou Qing pondered for a moment before continuing, "The captain stole the last hit on the BOSS." "Anyway, the captain did a great job this time. Since entering the instance, I felt awkward. We didn''t seem to be playing much of a companion role, it''s like we were just trinkets hanging on the boss''s leg." Ma Yu shrugged his shoulders and said casually. "Quick, go see how the captain and Brother Song are doing." Zhou Qing put away his Magic Staff and walked toward the outside of the room. "The most important thing is to see if the BOSS has dropped any equipment suitable for us, hehe." Tang Rong played with the newly acquired silver-quality dagger, chuckling. Seeing Wang Qi standing dumbly in the corridor, Zhou Qing walked up to him and patted his shoulder, saying, "Hey, captain, well done. For that last strike, did you use a trump card?" "Captain, I told you to buy more of those bullets at the time, saying that once we missed that village, we wouldn''t have that shop. You only bought one, now you must regret it." Tang Rong came out laughing. When they had met the wandering merchant, all of them were together. Wang Qi, with embarrassed pockets, only bought one bullet and was lectured by Tang Rong for a long time. When they had money later, they went to find the wandering merchant again but could never find him. At this time, Song Jian had already struggled out of the wall. Glancing at the BOSS''s corpse lying in a pool of blood, he couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief. "The feeling just now, it was strange, as if I had entered a state of epiphany," Song Jian thought to himself. Opening the skill column, Song Jian was astonished. The level of his Tai Chi Sword Skill had reached level 2 at 89%. He remembered that his Tai Chi Sword Skill level had been only one before, and it was still quite a distance from being full. How could it suddenly break through to level 2 now, and not cost any skill points? Just as Song Jian was feeling astonished, he suddenly heard Tang Rong exclaim, "Wow, golden equipment!" Song Jian looked at the dropped BOSS loot. Amongst the seven or eight items, a ring with a faint golden glow was quietly lying there. Song Jian gave a slight smile and picked up all the items. "Ring of Blood (Gold), Ring, Item Level 20, Equipment Effect: Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +3, Maximum Vitality Points +200, Special Effect 1: Vampiric (Passive), 15% of the damage dealt to the target will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; Special Effect 2: Bloodthirst (Active), the user will gain a Bloody Shield with 1000 defense points, and 50% of the damage absorbed by the Bloody Shield will be converted into Vitality Points to replenish the user; After the Bloody Shield shatters, it will deal 500 true damage to all surrounding enemies and cause them to be unable to attack or move for 3 seconds; Skill Cooldown: 60 minutes; Item Usage Requirement: Level 20; Can it be taken out of the game: No" "I''ll take this ring, is that okay?" Song Jian asked, glancing at the others. Ma Yu, Tang Rong, and Wang Qi were all suitable for this ring. However, upon hearing Song Jian''s words, they all shook their heads hastily. "Brother Song, if you like it, just take it. Don''t ask us," Wang Qi said with a smile. "Yeah, Brother Song, this ring requires level 20 to wear. Even if it were given to us, we couldn''t use it," Ma Yu scratched his head and grinned. "Feeling guilty, aren''t you?" Tang Rong whispered in Ma Yu''s ear. Song Jian gave a slight smile, chose Need, and the four pals quickly chose to abandon it. Song Jian replaced the Ring of Strength with the Ring of Blood, putting it on. With this ring, Song Jian''s agility attribute finally broke through the 40-point barrier, and his Vitality Points reached 1,720. It was almost no different from a BOSS. Now, except for the lower Vitality Points, Song Jian''s attributes were almost no different from a Level 20 Elite BOSS. And once he activated the Immortal Sword Body, his attributes could completely crush a Level 20 Elite BOSS. In addition to the golden ring, the BOSS also dropped two silver attribute weapons. One was a gorgeous Level 15 weapon, the "G24 Gauss Sniper Rifle." This sniper rifle had not only great power, but also a long range and a firing rate of one shot every 3 seconds. Moreover, its built-in magazine could automatically form a sniper bullet every minute, with a 10% chance of forming a special bullet. The built-in magazine capacity was twenty rounds, and once the bullet limit was reached, it couldn''t continue to generate more. Song Jian directly threw the gun to Wang Qi. Wang Qi posted the attributes of the rifle, and it immediately attracted everyone''s gasps. From now on, Wang Qi would most likely become the main damage dealer of the team. "Good stuff, good stuff!" Tang Rong was so envious that his eyes were about to bleed. With this weapon, Wang Qi''s damage would at least double, and he would have the ability to generate bullets, making up for the huge consumption issues faced by gunners. "There''s also a silver-quality Codex, a priest''s off-hand equipment, for you!" Song Jian threw the silver-glowing Codex to Zhou Qing. "Is there one for me too?" Zhou Qing asked, surprised. Upon receiving the Codex, Zhou Qing couldn''t help but exclaim "Damn" and kissed it twice. Ranged professions'' off-hand equipment was originally scarce, and Zhou Qing hadn''t acquired any until now, only using a two-handed staff. However, this Level 15 silver-quality Codex''s attributes far surpassed his current two-handed staff, further solidifying his decision to switch to a one-handed staff. As for the remaining blue and green equipment, Song Jian glanced at them, found nothing he needed, and handed them all to Wang Qi to sell. Among them were four Enhancement Stones, and along with the previous ones dropped from monsters, the group had a total of twenty-two Enhancement Stones. Then, Song Jian showed the last item to everyone, waved it twice, and said with a smile, "According to our previous agreement, this item belongs to me!" ... Chapter 405: Leaving 405 Chapter 405: Leaving Song Jian was holding a potion recipe diagram in his hand. "Let me see what the recipe is?" Tang Rong looked interested because he also studied alchemy and pharmacology as a side occupation. Song Jian generously showed the potion recipe. "Brave Potion recipe. After use, you can learn how to craft ''Brave Potion''. Usage Requirement: Alchemy and Pharmacology level 5. Brave Potion: After consumption, all attributes increase by 10% with a duration of 30 minutes. You can only use one bottle at a time, and stacking is not effective." "A status potion! My God, this is a potion you can use your whole life!" Tang Rong exclaimed in surprise. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This potion is almost useless for novices, but the higher the level and stronger the person using it, the greater the effect of the potion. For Song Jian, using this potion would increase attributes by 4 strength, 4 agility, 2 constitution, 1 spirit, 1 intelligence, and 1 charismaa total of thirteen attribute points. The higher the attribute value of a person, the stronger the increase effect. Even if Tang Rong and the others used it, they could increase their attributes by three or four points. "Don''t be envious. Even if I gave it to you, you couldn''t learn it. As I recall, your Alchemy and Pharmacology level is only 1." Ma Yu looked at Tang Rong and said. "It''s already at 96% for level 1. I will reach level 2 soon, thank you!" Tang Rong replied without hesitation. "Even if you reach level 3, you can''t learn it. This recipe requires level 5. That''s quite a distance for you." "Thank you for your reminder, but I can see the usage requirements of this recipe." Song Jian just smiled and, right in front of everyone, instantly learned the formula. The whole recipe transformed into golden fragments and surged towards Song Jian. This sight made Tang Rong''s mouth twitch a bit. "Did you really have to learn it right in front of us? Is it so great to have a high level in Pharmacology?" Tang Rong howled in his heart. The others just sympathetically looked at Tang Rong without uttering a word. "Brother Song, we''ve got twenty-two enhancement stones in total this time. How about we split them directly instead of selling them? They''re hard to come by." Wang Qi hesitated for a moment before saying to Song Jian. "Enhancement stones? Sounds good!" Song Jian gave a slight smile. He wanted the enhancement stones, but he already took the most valuable things from the dungeon. Asking for enhancement stones now, even though Wang Qi and the others would surely give them to him, it would seem a bit greedy. "Let''s each have four stones, and the rest goes to you, Brother Song." Wang Qi handed over six enhancement stones. "Alright!" Song Jian glanced at the others and, seeing no objections, he took the enhancement stones. "Heh, I''m going to use mine on my codex!" Zhou Qing said excitedly. "Of course, I''m using mine on my weapon." Tang Rong looked eager to try. Ding, ding, ding~ Wang Qi, who had been silent all along, directly smashed all four of his enhancement stones onto his newly acquired Gauss sniper rifle. Four enhancement stones increased the rifle''s damage by 40. This damage was nearly comparable to that of a silver-quality weapon at level 20. Enhancement stones can enhance weapons and armor, but they can''t enhance rings or other accessories. Song Jian thought for a while and directly smashed the enhancement stones onto his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Of the six stones, five were successfully enhanced, and one failed. The damage of his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword increased by fifty. It was terrifying how even a single normal attack could cause more than two-hundred points of damage. "Brother Song, why is our dungeon exploration completion only 80%?" Zhou Qing suddenly asked. You know, the higher the completion rate of the dungeon exploration, the more rewards you get. Having only completed 80%, clearly appears as if there''re areas in the dungeon they haven''t explored yet. "I''m not sure, maybe there are places we haven''t explored yet?" Song Jian frowned slightly he also saw the previous system prompt and was taken aback when he saw the 80% completion rate. Just then, the strange cage made of beds, tables, and chairs they''d discovered before, popped into his mind. "Let''s go check it out!" Song Jian strode towards the previous cage. At this point, the wooden bed in the cage had already turned into rubble, and the table and chairs had been destroyed during the previous boss fight. But a strange pattern faintly appeared on the ground amidst the rubble. After sweeping away the rubble of the wooden bed, Song Jian found it to be a peculiar Hexagram Array Diagram. It looked somewhat similar to the summoning array he used for summoning Blood Servants. "There might be a hidden boss in this dungeon..." Song Jian said in a low voice. However, now that the dungeon has been completed, they could only enter once a day. So, to verify Song Jian''s guess, they would have to wait until tomorrow. "Shall we come back tomorrow and see?" Tang Rong glanced at his companions and asked. All eyes turned to Song Jian. Song Jian nodded. He had nothing else to do anyway, and even if the items dropped from the dungeon were reduced by one tier, not all of Song Jian''s equipment was level 20. He might as well take this opportunity to complete his level 20 equipment set. "Alright, so we''ll come back tomorrow!" Wang Qi said with a laugh. "Let''s rest for two hours now, and then go to the Central Bank together. How about it, Brother Song?" After clearing a dungeon, Song Jian had used up a lot. He had exhausted all his Weakness Potions and Slowness Potions, with only two bottles of healing potions left. Wang Qi still had many dungeon drops that he wanted to sell off now. Song Jian nodded and said, "Okay, let''s rest for two hours and then go directly to the Central Bank." ... The Central Bank is marked prominently on Song Jian''s map. It''s a level 20 monster areawho knows how Wang Qi and the others had dared to explore there before. Clearing a dungeon was exhausting. Song Jian was on the brink of mental breakdown, especially after the final boss fight. Although he had entered a state of understanding that greatly enhanced his Tai Chi Sword Skill, it took a heavy toll on his mental strength. His head was slightly aching at the moment, and he wished he could sleep right away. But when he returned to the Manor Castle and was about to rest, the butler George was still waiting outside his room. "George, what is it?" If it wasn''t something important, George wouldn''t do this. "My lord, your female guest has woken up. She left with the Dawn Warrior you newly recruited. Here''s a note she left for you." George handed a folded note to Song Jian. "What? She left and took the Dawn Warrior I recruited recently?" A stunned Song Jian quickly checked the follower interface. Fortunately, the Dawn Warrior had not betrayed him and his loyalty had not decreased either. "I saved her life, and she ran off with my follower. Let''s see what she has to say." A disgruntled Song Jian opened the note to read it carefully. Chapter 406: 406: Library (Extra update for “Never Abandon, Never Give Up, Dragon Master”) Chapter 406: Library (Extra update for Never Abandon, Never Give Up, Dragon Master) New Media Library? Dr. Kang Lin, damn it, is there a place called New Media Library in this city? Song Jian glanced at the note, which only had one sentence on it, instructing him to find the New Media Library and look for a man named Dr. Kang Lin, who would tell him what was really going on. You kidnap my follower, whom Ive trained with great care, and then make me go to such a strange place. What on earth are you trying to do, my dear Priest? Song Jian crumpled the note and snorted coldly before turning to leave. At the moment, he was not in a good mood. The potential of the Dawn Warrior was immense, possessing the talents to become a great warrior. However, the only thing that displeased Song Jian was that this young man had a very firm faith in the Goddess of Dawn. Its likely that the Cecilia Priest used the name of the Goddess of Dawn to deceive him. As Song Jian left Manor Castle, he took out the city map and began searching for the so-called New Media Librarys location. After searching for a long time, he finally found the words New Media Library in the upper right corner of the city map. The place was more than thirty kilometers away from the safe house where Song Jian was staying, taking nearly an hour to reach by motorcycle. Moreover, he had to cross a level thirty monster area to get there. To Song Jians surprise, there was actually a small green area next to the New Media Library, indicating that there was another player living area similar to Camel Square. Interesting! Song Jian memorized the route and became somewhat interested in the area. There were five or six similar areas on the map, mostly near the outskirts of the city, where monster levels were low and suitable for new players. The further in the city, the higher the monster levels and the stronger they were. The central part of the city was a death zone, still ruled by the monsters. Song Jian summoned his motorcycle and headed towards the New Media Library. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brr-brr-brr- The motorcycle was quite loud, attracting monsters within a hundred meters radius. This gave Song Jian a headache. Ever since encountering the Abyssal Nightmare, Song Jian had always wanted to change his mode of transport. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the area where the New Media Library was located, following the citys bypass on the map. Behind him, a large group of mutated zombies was still wildly chasing and roaring after him. Some of the mutated zombies had already lost their way after following for a long time, but even so, there were still more than a hundred level twenty mutated zombies and even a level twenty elite BOSS behind Song Jian. Fortunately, the BOSS was not an agile one; otherwise, Song Jian might not have reached his destination safely. Glancing at the elite BOSS, taller than the other zombies, Song Jian felt some regret. He put away his motorcycle and turned into a nearby alley. The low walls could not stop Song Jians progress; with a light leap, he disappeared into the alley. The monsters behind him swarmed into the alley, crashing into everything like headless flies. Although Song Jian was powerful, he was not yet able to fight off over a hundred monsters and an elite BOSS of the same level in an open road. If he had been surrounded by the monsters behind him, Song Jian could only use Morphing into Dark Cloud to escape, or be trapped and die where he stood. After turning a few corners, Song Jian finally stood in front of the New Media Library. Comparing to the dilapidated library in the Shadow District, the magnificent and enormous library before Song Jians eyes was a true library. It was probably the only library of its kind in the entire city. Looking at the dozens of wide steps in front of him, the library seemed like a medieval temple. Just one glance at it made people feel the majesty of the Creator and their own insignificance. Looking up the stairs, dozens of golden-armored guards were firmly guarding the entire library in the center. All of these guards were level thirty, possessing Tier 1 combat power. Just a glance made Song Jian grow cautious; these beings were beyond his current capacity to defeat. Some players at level ten and above were slowly walking towards the library gate, including several NPC professionals. These NPC professionals wore expressions of reverence, some even reciting hymns softly as they slowly climbed the steps. The players appeared more relaxed, but there was no horseplay, just walking calmly. As Song Jian was about to go up, he suddenly felt someone tap his shoulder. Hey, buddy, are you here to try your luck too? A young mans voice sounded in Song Jians ear. Turning his head, Song Jian saw a man in a grey Mage robe standing beside him. The mans body was enveloped by the robe, with a tall Mage hat on his head and a Magic Staff in hand. He looked like a wizard from a fairy tale. Perhaps sensing Song Jians strange gaze, Zhu Hao couldnt help but explain. This is a level ten set, and although it doesnt look good, the attributes are excellent! Zhu Hao even showed his sets attributes to Song Jian. Song Jian was slightly taken aback and immediately laughed. The player in front of him seemed to have no suspicion towards strangers at all. It was rare for any player to show their attributes to other players, let alone their equipment and skills. After a glance, Song Jian could see that the man was wearing a Magic Apprentice set, with six pieces in total. Once all the pieces were equipped, the sets attributes were indeed impressive, not only increasing spell damage but also automatically restoring mana. It could be considered a top-grade set. Youre so lucky, managing to collect such an excellent set! Song Jian complimented. Hehe, yeah, but it took me a lot of effort though. Otherwise, I would have been in the top ten of the level and honor boards, Zhu Hao said proudly. Oh, my name is Zhu Hao, by the way, and you? Song Jian! Song Jian replied with a faint smile. Hmm, that name sounds familiar, as if Ive heard it somewhere, Zhu Hao muttered. What did you say about trying your luck? Song Jian diverted the topic. You came here to try your luck, didnt you? This library has one entry quota per day. Once you enter, you just need to complete a simple task to get a book as a reward! Zhu Hao said excitedly. I entered once before, and I got a spell book as a reward. Hehe, 1 even heard someone got an alchemy drug formula, a forging blueprint, and even a book containing the locations of all the herbs in the game Chapter 407: 407: The Holy Land, Do Not Enter Chapter 407: The Holy Land, Do Not Enter Without Invitation Upon hearing the book detailing all herb locations in the game, Song Jian paused and couldnt help but ask, Theres a book like that? Of course! This is the citys largest library, Zhu Hao proudly exclaimed. From then on, Id come here every day to try my luck. Its a pity though, Ive never had another chance to enter ever since that one time. That is indeed a pity, Song Jian replied with a slight smile and began walking towards the steps. Ordinary people would probably be panting by the time they reached the library entrance at the end of these dozen steps. However, those who could stand here were elite professionals above level 10. Their physical stamina was robust, so such exertion was nothing for them. By the time Song Jian arrived at the library entrance, it was filled with people, including not just players but also numerous NPC professionals. They all stood quietly in their places, waiting silently. Cant we just go in? Song Jian asked quietly. Unless you can defeat the two guards at the entrance, Zhu Hao murmured. The guards standing at the librarys entrance were slightly different from those at other places. Their armour was more ornate, with purple magical patterns even painted on them. The aura they emitted was also more threatening than their peers. Even though the area in front of the library entrance was filled with people, nobody dared to approach them. Moreover, the levels of these two guards were not revealed. Their danger level was indicated only by two blood-red skull icons. Dont worry, a lucky person will randomly be chosen from everyone in ten minutes, Zhu Hao muttered, thinking Song Jian was getting impatient. However, what Song Jian was pondering at that moment was whether he could directly enter the library, as he was trusted with a mission given by Cecilia Priest. Just as Song Jian was hesitating, the library doors opened from the inside. A serious-faced young girl emerged from within. The young girl looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old. She had chestnut-red hair, and her eyes shimmered with a deep blue reminiscent of the sea. Her delicate face was as exquisite as fine porcelain, inviting the urge to reach out and touch it. However, the girls expression held people back. As the girl emerged, almost everyone respectfully bowed to her. After all, she held the privilege of determining who could enter the library that day. She stood at the library entrance and scanned the crowd. Kulatu, come in, she said in a deep voice. With that, the girl turned and walked back into the library, her figure quickly disappearing within the entrance. She seemed to know the name of everyone present. After scanning the crowd, she randomly called out one name and left, not caring about anyone elses reaction. Cheers of joy and countless complaints resounded simultaneously. An NPC professional strode towards the library entrance. The two guards on either side made no move to stop him, and he soon disappeared inside the door. What the hell, this is the third time in a row that an NPC was selected! Yeah, I come here every day, but Ive never been chosen. Is my luck really that bad? It should be a players turn now, right? You cant discriminate like that! It would be better to choose two people at a time, one NPC and one player. Wouldnt that be fairer? Weary complaints came from all around, and the crowd began to dissipate. The players were grumbling, and while the NPC professionals didnt speak, their expressions were full of disappointment. Lets go, bro. We can only try again tomorrow, Zhu Hao sighed, addressing Song Jian. I want to try again, Song Jian replied with a slight smile, walking towards the door. Oh no, hold on, dude. Some people have done the same as you, trying to incite the library to increase the quota. They all got slashed by the guards, Zhu Hao cried out in alarm. He tried to stop Song Jian but hesitated upon glancing at the guards. Seeing Song Jian advancing towards the library door, some players couldn t help but stop and watch with mocking expressions on their faces. Hey, someone dares to challenge again! Has the lesson from last time not been enough or is this guy overestimating himself? Or perhaps he thinks the guards swords are blunt? Let me see the guards draw their swords again. The last time I watched, I felt like I was on the brink of realization Almost every day, these gamers would come here to try their luck. Some had been coming for over a month without ever being selected. Their pent-up resentment exploded upon seeing someone approach; everyone-with their mocking smiles-prepared to watch the guards slash this player away. The library doors hadnt closed yet, and seeing Song Jian approach, the guards eyes squinted, and a chilling intent radiated from them. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It felt as though Song Jian was walking on a battlefield strewn with dead bodies. Anyone with weaker willpower would likely have been scared away by now. Stop! The guard on the left placed his long sword in front of him to block Song Jian, growling, Intruders with no qualification to access the Holy Land-death awaits! I am Song Jian. Cecilia Priest sent me to find Dr. Kang Lin, Song Jian replied with a slight frown. Dr. Kang Lin? The blocking guard hesitated, his eyes flickering. After a moment, he put away his sword, glanced at his companion, who nodded in agreement. Wait here. Dont wander off. With that, the guard turned and went into the library. After a short while, the guard returned from the library. His attitude was far more respectful. Dr. Kang Lin is in the library. You can go in by yourself. Song Jian exhaled in relief and nodded, walking towards the library. Behind him, Zhu Hao stood speechless on the library steps, his mouth agape in disbelief, frozen as if turned to stone. Song Jian stepped into the library, the interior seemed to transport him into another world where everything was even more grand and expansive than what he had seen outside. Song Jian remembered only having seen such a magnificent sight before at the Apocalypse Supermarket. The library was filled with rows upon rows of documents. In the centre, there was a huge sphere emitting a gentle light. Many people surrounded it, seemingly checking something. Looking at all the books around him, Song Jian couldnt help but murmur to himself, There must be more than a hundred thousand books here, right? The exact number is 1,975,463 volumes, a gentle voice sounded from the side. When Song Jian turned his head, he saw a friendly-looking man with long hair smiling back at him. Chapter 408: 408: Searching for the Book of the Abyss Chapter 408: Searching for the Book of the Abyss Hello, 1 am Kang Lin, you must be the miraculous young man Cecilia talked about, Song Jian! Dr. Kang Lin reached out his right hand and said with a smile to Song Jian. Having shaken hands with Dr. Kang Lin, Song Jian couldnt help but ask: Can I know where Priest Cecilia is? Did she give you my information? She told me to find you, what is the matter? Also, is my Follower also here? Dr. Kang Lin was taken aback, then laughed: You have too many questions, why dont you ask Cecilia yourself? Please follow me! Song Jian glanced at the golden sphere in the middle of the library, nodded, and followed Dr. Kang Lin towards the passage ahead; The two of them walked along the interior passage of the library until they reached an elevator; Through the elevator, the two reached the third floor. In a spacious room, Priest Cecilia was sitting in front of a desk with a serious look. She was deeply engrossed in a thick book. There were also about ten other books scattered on the desk. It seemed she was looking for something in the books; Upon seeing Cecilia, Song Jian finally exhaled in relief. Although she looked a bit weak with a pale face, her breath was very stable, and it was clear that she had a good recovery; Cecilia! Song Jian couldnt help but call out, his tone full of resentment. Youre here, sit down and wait for me. Im reviewing some materials. Cecilia looked up at Song Jian and pointed casually towards the sofa next to her; At this moment, Dr. Kang Lin smiled slightly and left the room, closing the door behind him; Song Jian had no choice but to sit and wait patiently; After about ten minutes, Cecilia finally closed the book with a heavy sigh; Cecilia, where did you take my Follower? Seeing Cecilia finish reviewing, Song Jian couldnt help asking. He is a soldier of the Goddess of Dawn and naturally returned to where he should go! Cecilia said seriously: Your actions, to put it lightly, is an abduction of the Goddesss guardian, and to put it harshly, it is blasphemy! In ancient times, you would have been burned to death on a pyre by the followers of the Goddess of Dawn! But the goddess is merciful, she kept your merits in mind, thereby remitting your sins, and will not pursue this matter further. If 1 were you, I would go to the Dawn Temple, kneel before the Goddess and pray for a hundred days, thanking the Goddess for her mercy! Song Jian opened his mouth, not knowing what to say, and helplessly looked at Cecilia; Alright, Follower has huge potential and will surely become a Knight of Dawn. He is now receiving training in the Goddesss temple. Following you would only waste his talents! Cecilia looked at Song Jian and continued, Of course, you can continue to summon him for help in the future, but the frequency must be limited. You can only summon once a month at most. If too frequent, it would disrupt his training! What, 1 can only summon once a month? Song Jians eyes widened as he asked incredulously. Dont forget, he is a soldier of the goddess! Cecilias voice inadvertently rose a few degrees! Alright, you win! Song Jian sighed and said helplessly; Very good. Cecilias lips curled up slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, looked at Song Jian, showed a hint of softness in her eyes, and said softly: I also want to thank you for saving my life. Otherwise, the Abyssal Power might have corroded and destroyed my body! Right, I havent asked what happened yet? Song Jian seemed to recall something and asked hurriedly: Didnt you say that once we get the Book of Abyss, we can completely eliminate the Abyssal Demon? The Book of the Abyss contains the fundamental Abyssal Power. With it, we can completely kill the Abyssal Demon. However, I was ambushed by a group of giants while fighting against the Abyssal Demon after releasing its seal. The Book of Abyss was also snatched by those giants, and the Abyssal Demon banished me into the Abyssal Land while it got the chance Cecilia looked at Song Jian, a flicker of fright in her eyes. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fortunately, the place where it banished me to was the Desolate Highland of the Abyssal Land. There arent many powerful monsters there. I did my best to escape from there, but I was seriously injured. If it werent for your rescue, I guess I would have died now. Cecilia gave a faint smile, looked at Song Jian, and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes. Its good that the Abyssal Demon finally died at my hands. You said it wouldnt come back to life, would it? Song Jian said with some worry. The Abyssal Demon hates you even more than it does me. I didnt think it would come after you when it hadnt fully recovered. Cecilia seemed to think of something and couldnt help but chuckle: With the blessing of the goddess, if it had fully recovered, I guess you wouldnt be sitting in front of me now. But dont worry, even though I didnt kill it, the Book of the Abyss has reclaimed its resurrection power. After death, it wont come back to life again. Cecilia said; Thats good, by the way, you called me here for what? Song Jian asked. Im reviewing information about the giants who ambushed me Cecilia said: The giants spread around the world in the form of tribes. The ones who ambushed me are similar to the Abyss Giants in the legends. However, more than a thousand years ago, the Abyss Giants disappeared from this world. According to the data, their entire tribe entered the Abyssal Land and became real Abyssal creatures! You know, Abyssal creatures are repelled by the worlds forces when they enter our world. Its puzzling why those five giants can freely move about in our world Cecilia furrowed her brows slightly. Why think so much? Just find them and kill them, just like the Abyssal Demon! Song Jian stood up and said. Its not that simple, this involves the force of the world, Cecilia suddenly hesitated, looked at Song Jian, and said: Forget it, all this talking is useless, youre right, we must find them no matter what! Song Jian, I need your help. Can you help me find these giants and bring back the Book of Abyss they took? Cecilia stood up, looked at Song Jian and asked. System: Cecilia, the Dawn Officer, issued you the task Find the Book of Abyss, would you like to accept? Chapter 409: 409: Simple Task Chapter 409: Simple Task Looking at the task posted by Cecilia, Song Jian pondered for a moment before raising his head and inquiring, Cecilia, are those five trolls at a high level and have strong power? A trace of embarrassment crossed Cecilias face as she shook her head and replied, Their levels are only at twenty, and one of them even possesses the combat power of a level twenty elite boss. However, I dont think they would be considered a significant threat to you. Then how did they manage to ambush you? You possess a first-order combat power! Song Jians face displayed surprise. To Song Jian, first-order combat power is like an invincible power. For instance, the guards outside the library exude an aura that makes Song Jian shiver slightly. If he was to encounter them head-on, he reckons that he could only summon seventy or eighty percent of his full power; They ambushed me when I was fully invested in the Book of the Abyss, trying to completely eradicate the demon of the Abyss, Cecilia explained with frustration. Otherwise, a single divine art from me could easily wipe all five of them out! Alright, alright. The trolls shamelessly ambushed you. Song Jian quickly commiserated. Why dont you go find them and retrieve the Book of the Abyss? With Cecilias first-order combat power, she could easily defeat five level twenty elite bosses. Not to mention, only one amongst the five trolls possessed the power of an elite boss, the other four merely had the strength of ordinary monsters. I I cant locate them for the time being, Cecilia responded helplessly. The Book of the Abyss is a treasure of the Abyssal Clan. If it remains in this world for too long, the Abyssal Power will spill over like a plague, transforming any creature it touches into an Abyssal devil! A light of realization dawned on Song Jians face. So, Cecilia knew that he was a patron of the gods, in other words, a player. Thats why she gave him this task to retrieve the Book of the Abyss. Once Song Jian accepts this task, the game system will automatically guide him to the hiding spots of the five trolls. Compared to Cecilia aimlessly running around in Doomsday City, this method is much more efficient; Alright, I am willing to take on this task, Song Jian nodded in agreement. As soon as he consented, the quest, Find the Book of Abyss, appeared in his task column. Kill five trolls and locate the Book of the Abyss, are the requirements of this mission. On the task map, a yellow area the size of an egg marks where the five trolls are hiding; I know where the trolls are hiding now. Do you want to come? Song Jian raised his head and looked at Cecilia as he asked this question. Puzzlement crossed Cecilias face as she retorted, Isnt this mission already yours? Why would I need to go? Song Jian: Watching Song Jians mouth twitch twice without uttering a word, he turned to leave. Cecilia hurriedly called out, Hey, since you hardly come in here, remember to try some of the tasks from the lobby on the first floor. If youre lucky, you might even get a Skill Book! Thanks for the reminder! Song Jian thanked her without any expression; When Song Jian arrived at the main hall on the first floor, he saw Dr. Kang Lin, standing motionless under the golden sphere, seemingly comminicating with it; Upon glancing at the shelves around him, Song Jian saw that a faint golden barrier floated on the surface of every shelf. This barrier seems to mean that the books here couldnt be touched casually; Looking around, the library was wide but there were hardly any people. It seemed like the librarys staff outnumbered the readers; As Song Jian approached the central golden sphere, a soft female voice echoed in his mind. How may I assist you? Startled, Song Jian asked the huge golden sphere in front of him, Are you the one speaking to me? Yes, I am the librarian. You can tell me anything you need! Song Jian hesitated for a moment before asking, Do you have any information or skill books on the Swordsman Immortal profession here? After a moment, the female voice in his head spoke again, We have thirtysix books regarding the Swordsman Immortal profession available, including Top Ten Unique Professions, Origins of the Swordsman Immortal Profession, Swordsman Immortal Beginners Guide, among others. Additionally, we have six skill books for the Swordsman Immortal profession. However, to access them, youll need the highest library management authority. There are books about the Swordsman Immortal profession? Song Jians face displayed surprise. Huh? Song Jian, do you need something? Just as the startled Song Jian turned to leave, Dr. Kang Lin, who seemed to have finished his search, looked over curiously, Oh, Cecilia told me to complete one of the library tasks. If Im lucky, I might get a skill book Song Jian replied, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment; Well, since you managed to get into the library, you obviously meet the requirement to acquire knowledge. This is an opportunity, but todays tasks have already been taken Kang Lin frowned slightly and thought for a while before suggesting, How about this? Ill assign you a task. Help me check the ninth-hundred-sixty-fifth shelf, third row from the top, sixth book from the left. Tell me the name of that book, and youll have completed the task. You can then randomly pick one book from the librarys millions of books. Is it really that simple? Song Jian asked excitedly; Dr. Kang Lin carefully looked around, raised his index finger to his lips, motioning for him to be quiet; System: Dr. Kang Lin has assigned you a temporary task to find a book, do you accept? Accept! Having accepted the task, Song Jian quickly headed toward the bookshelf; Rows upon rows of bookshelves stood like a primeval jungle. However, each shelf had a clear number and were divided into several large sections. Following the sector numbers and shelf numbers, completing Dr. Kang Lins task would be quite easy; Within a short while, Song Jian found the book Dr. Kang Lin had requested; Although the golden light curtain prevented Song Jian from physically touching the books, it didnt prevent the viewing of the books titles. The books title, On the Feasibility of Fusing Space Magic and Time Magic, was clearly written on the side; Running back, he told Dr. Kang Lin the title of the book. Dr. Kang Lin flashed a smile and said, Congratulations on completing the task, now lets see how lucky you are. After speaking, Dr. Kang Lin waved his hand, causing a semi-transparent roulette wheel to appear before Song Jian; it was filled with various books and scrolls; Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 410: 410: The Broken Scroll of Sword Control Skill Chapter 410: The Broken Scroll of Sword Control Skill Dr. Kang Lin pointed to the spinning wheel and said, Start spinning, and after three seconds, say stop. The book the pointer points at will be your task reward. Start! Woosh- The wheel started spinning rapidly. After three seconds, Song Jian shouted, Stop! This kind of game doesnt have any skills. It depends entirely on luck. At this time, Song Jians luck surpassed that of the average person by 8 pointsa highly lucky situation. Therefore, he was very confident in this method of obtaining rewards based on luck. Soon, the wheel gradually slowed down to a stop, its pointer pointing at a small sector a fingers width wide. Suddenly, a silver light burst forth and a pebble-sized stone floated down from the wheel, landing in Song Jians hand. Silver quality? Doctor Kang Lin revealed a surprised look in his eyes, glanced at the Skill Stone, then laughed, Youre really lucky; you even obtained a reward of the highest quality! The task Dr. Kang Lin gave to Song Jian was of the lowest difficulty, so it was impossible for the task rewards to be of high quality. The highest quality would only be silver. Moreover, there were only a limited two or three types of skills with a silver quality; most of the dozens of other types were of white quality books. Unexpectedly, Song Jian directly selected a silver quality Skill Stone. Skill Stone: Sword Control Skill Luck Chapter. Use this to comprehend the way of luck in the Sword Control Skill. Requirement for use: Swordsman profession. Sword Control Skill? Luck Chapter? It seems to be a fragment of the full Sword Control skill. Song Jian looked at the introduction of the Skill Stones attributes and couldnt help but frown. A fragment of a full skill could actually reach silver quality. Then wouldnt the skill called Sword Control Skill be of at least a golden rank? A chapter of the Sword Control Skill? Dr. Kang Lin glanced at the Skill Stone, then raised his head and looked at Song Jian. He couldnt help but burst into hearty laughter, Fate! True Fate! 1 believe that you will become a great swordsman in the future. Song Jian gave a slight smile and directly used the Skill Stone. Soon, the Skill Stone turned into countless silver fragments and entered his body. Suddenly, within his dantian, a warm current started to surge, centered in the dantian, swirling like a vortex and gradually rotating. Next, wave after wave of warm current was flung out of his dantian by the vortex and flowed through Song Jians meridians to all parts of his body. In the skills column, the text Sword Control Skill C Luck Chapter had also appeared. However, there was no skill proficiency bar or level behind this skill. That is to say, Song Jian couldnt level it up at this time. But the warm current in his body was genuinely real, not an illusion. Moreover, what surprised Song Jian the most was the invisible Sword Qi, which originally had an upper limit of one hundred points, now started to slowly increase. It jumped every few seconds, from one hundred points, slowly increasing to one hundred and eleven, one hundred and twenty For a swordsman, the earlier you get this skill, the better. Although it doesnt have any power, it can constantly nourish your meridians and body, improve your physical fitness and Qi sensitivity, and establish a solid foundation. In the future, if you have the opportunity and learn the full Sword Control Skill, you will innately have superiority over others. Dr. Kang Lin said with appreciative enthusiasm. The upper limit of my invisible Sword Qi is also increasing Song Jian couldnt help but say. Invisible Sword Qi? You also cultivated invisible Sword Qi? Ha, ha, its really providence! Dr. Kang Lin, filled with surprise, looked up and down at Song Jian, as though he were inspecting an exquisite jade article. You are a lucky lad. It seems that your profession isnt an ordinary swordsman. Are you a cursed swordman, or a magic sword controller? No, no. A Sword Master? Are you a Sword Master? Dr. Kang Lin rubbed his chin and guessed, No, the Sword Master is an upgraded profession, the before set job should be Sword Controller. Ha, ha, Song Jian, are you a Sword Controller? Yes, Dr. Kang Lin, 1 am indeed a Sword Controller! Song Jian said with a face full of respect. No wonder, no wonder, ha, ha. The Sword Controller is known as the basic profession closest to the Swordsman Immortal profession. You have to seize this opportunity! Dr. Kang Lin immediately showed interest in Song Jian. His smile grew broader, he moved forward and patted Song Jian on the shoulder, saying, Your profession guide must be surnamed Duan, ha, ha. Keep striving, I am very optimistic about you. If you can reach first-order combat power, come visit the library again. At that time, I may need your help with something. If you can accomplish that, then I will give you the complete Sword Control Skill. The complete Sword Control Skill? A trace of joy appeared on Song Jians face, and he quickly nodded, No problem. Once I reach the first-order combat power, I will surely visit you again! Alright, off you go, complete the task given to you by the Priest Cecilia. Remember our agreement! Dr. Kang Lin gave Song Jians shoulder a patronizing pat and broke into hearty laughter. Watching Song Jians figure gradually leaving the library, Dr. Kang Lins smile gradually froze, and a trace of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth, Hmph, a pupil of the Duan family! Song Jian didnt feel the ill-intentioned gaze behind him. He was elated over acquiring the Sword Control Skill after he reached level thirty, and he quickly walked out of the library. Just as Song Jian was about to head to the location guided by the task map, he suddenly received a communication request. When he opened it, he saw that it was a communication request from Wang Qi. He immediately slapped his forehead. He had completely forgotten his agreement with Wang Qi and the rest to visit the Central Banks underground vault and sell some gold. Although Song Jian was already a multi-millionaire in the real world, who wouldnt want to have more money? Brother Song, we are already at the entrance of the Central Bank; where are you now? Wang Qi asked through the communicator. Oh, there was a bit of a delay. Im at the New Media Library now, Ill be right there! Song Jian replied. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The New Media Library was only a few kilometers away from the Central Bank. Even without a motorcycle, it would only take a few minutes. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the entrance of the Central Bank. Wang Qi and the others were standing at the entrance waiting for him. Since Song Jian had not used his motorcycle, he was delayed. Seeing the group, he greeted them apologetically, Sorry for being late, I got held up by some things. Its okay, Brother Song, we just got here too! Ma Yu stood up, patted the dust off his body, and said with a smile. Yeah, we just got here too! The others hastily echoed. Song Jian glanced at the chessboard on the ground that was already quite disorganized. He didnt expose them, just nodded his head, directly used the battle flags team-up function and invited Wang Qi and the others to become temporary teammates. Chapter 411: 411: Underground Vault Chapter 411: Underground Vault Song Jian activated the innate skill of the Fifth Battle Flag, inviting Wang Qi and three others to become temporary teammates, increasing him with the Brilliant Aura, improving the teams attack speed by 15%, causing +20 damage, and also improving the attributes of the teammates by 30%, which equates to having an additional high-quality blue gear. The reason Song Jian hadnt set them as temporary teammates in the dungeon was mainly to evaluate their character. If their character was questionable, revealing the Fifth Battle Flag could incite envy, bringing about unnecessary troubles. Invited to be a temporary teammate? All four of them looked at the system prompt and chose to accept it. Holy smokes, is this powerful? Ma Yu glanced at the systems notification, amazed. Whats the matter, Ma Yu? Whats there to be surprised about? Tang Rong asked him with a puzzled look on his face. Are you guys not looking at the system prompts? Just take a good look, this effect is amazing! Ma Yu burst into laughter. The 30% increase of attributes has made his strength and constitution surpass 20 points, making him more resilient. As for the increase in attack speed and damage, it would allow him to cause more damage and hold aggro more stable; Compared to Ma Yu though, these effects were more important for Tang Rong, it had practically propelled his damage output to the next level. Brother Song, this effect is simply amazing. With my silver-quality dagger, I can cause more than a hundred points of damage even with basic attacks. This is so potent! Tang Rong exclaimed in excitement. Alright, lets go in. Song Jian laughed, taking the lead into the bank. The Central Banks lobby on the ground floor was quite vast. On the left was a large waiting area, on the right were seven or eight counters, and further in was the banks office area. However, at this moment, the bank was in disarray, with all the objects strewn about, and the place was covered in a layer of thick dust. Alongside the deep red dried traces on its walls and glass counters. The once smooth and clean floor was now full of cracks, as if someone with a massive hammer had been wreaking havoc in the building, with hardly any intact floor tiles to be found. Theres a smell of blood. Wang Qis nostrils twitched slightly as he whispered softly. Swoosh- Tang Rong immediately went invisible, while Ma Yu held up his shield in front of him, intentionally blocking Zhou Qing, Wang Qi retreated a few steps, distancing himself from the others, the Gauss sniper rifle in his hand at the ready. Zhou Qing chanted a spell, waving his magic staff, and immediately cast several spells such as Increase Recovery Effect, Increase Holy Defense, and Increase Negative Status Resistance on everyone. Has someone already investigated this place? Song Jian asked in a hushed voice, rubbing his nose. Considering this is a prominent building on the map, someone is bound to have looked into it. Judging by the state of things here, it seems like someone had been here recently, but its too quiet now. Perhaps, they were incapable of dealing with the monsters in the basement, they just swept the above-ground buildings and left. Wang Qi analyzed calmly. The monsters here respawns every night, saving us the time to clean up the lobby. Zhou Qing laughed. Gold, gold! Our target is gold. Gold that we can bring into the real world, heh heh! Tang Rong echoed with a greed-filled face in a low voice. Haha, gold digger! Wang Qi smirked, though excitement shone in his eyes. Lets continue. The entrance to the underground vault is just ahead. I assume this group of people were also stumped by the monsters in the underground vault. Those monsters are ridiculously powerful. Wang Qi headed forward first. Originally, there was an elevator that could go directly to the underground vault, but the elevator was already destroyed and the elevator shaft was blocked by a pile of debris, rendering it completely abandoned. They could only go down through the narrow staircase to the side. As everyone approached the staircase, Song Jian suddenly felt a chilly wind brush across his face, a faint smell of blood filled his nostrils and he faintly heard a heavy, barely perceptible panting by his ear. Swoosh- A spark of dark red light flashed in Song Jians right palm, and a long sword appeared out of thin air. Brother Song, whats wrong? Wang Qi, who was by his side, saw Song Jians alert posture and asked in a low voice. Be careful, I feel like theres danger below Song Jian looked towards the stairs downward, his face tense as if prepared for a major battle. Tang Rong and others also took out their weapons, their eyes fixed on the staircase. But there was nothing at the stairs entrance, just a cool breeze blowing gently. Everything was eerily silent. In Song Jians eyes, this stairway seemed like a giant beast lying in wait, its mouth wide open, waiting for them to walk into its lair. Lets go, lets go down and take a look After a while, Song Jian led the way down the staircase. The Central Banks underground vault was dug deep, tens of meters down. This staircase was only constructed for emergency use, and it was quite narrow. Given its long period of disuse, the stairs had fallen into disrepair and on the concrete walls on both sides, there was even some dark gray moss. Its so dark, theres not even a hint of light. Zhou Qing frowned and raised his hand. After chanting a few spells, a glowing sphere the size of a basketball appeared from his palm, floating less than a meter above his head, illuminating their surroundings. Song Jian glanced up and saw that Wang Qi and the others appeared to be quite used to Zhou Qing casting this spell in darkness. Be careful, theres a smell of blood. Tang Rong suddenly said in a low voice, and everyone immediately tensed up. Song Jian, who was walking in the front, found that the smell of blood became stronger the further down they went, as if someone had recklessly splashed blood everywhere. Soon, Song Jian saw a body ahead, the strong smell of fresh blood was emanating from this corpse. Upon closer examination, Song Jian realized that it was a players corpse. Fear was etched onto the face of the player who was clearly scared to death before dying, as if something unimaginable and terrifying had ended his life. Moreover, his body was covered in wounds. Some of these wounds looked like they were inflicted by a giant wild beast using its claws and teeth, while others appeared to be traces of magical attacks. Song Jian carefully inspected the corpse and deduced that the player had died more than half an hour ago. His body and equipment were decaying at ten times the usual speed. This rapid decay was so noticeable that even the naked eye could easily observe it. Song Jian estimated that at this rate, the corpse would fully decompose into ashes within half an hour. Soon, no trace of this player would be left in this game world or the real world. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Qi and the others glanced at the corpse and a wave of sorrow flooded their hearts. Most importantly, they discovered that the level of the deceased player seemed to be two levels higher than them, which made them feel a sense of unease. Chapter 412: 412: Mutated Demon Chapter 412: Mutated Demon After carefully examining the corpse, Song Jian led Wang Qi and the others to continue walking downwards. Soon, as the group approached the underground vault, they encountered several more corpses. It seemed they were part of the same team as the one they had found earlier. At the moment, a few blurry figures were feasting on these corpses, emitting a strong stench of blood that made Song Jian and his companions feel uneasy. Perhaps it was the glowing orb overhead that disturbed the monsters while they were eating. One by one, their blood-red eyes stared at Song Jian and the others. These humanoid creatures, which resembled zombies, emitted low threatening growls and slowly crawled towards them. As they got closer, Song Jian could finally see their faces and attributes clearly. These were four-legged mutant zombies that looked like wild beasts. Perhaps it was because they had been in the dark for too long that their eyes had lost their original function and were now covered by a red membrane. Their eyes emitted a dark red light, similar to that of a devils gaze. Their noses had completely rotted away, leaving only two dark holes, and their lips had turned outwards, revealing the sharp fangs protruding from their mouths. These were glistening like blades and stained with bright red blood. Mutant Demon, Elite, Level 20, Vitality Points: 2000/2000, Attributes: Demonic Aura, Frenzy; Skills: Mad Slaughter. Ma Yu stood in front of everyone, glanced at the monsters, and couldnt help but exclaim in surprise. When we came here before, we didnt encounter these monsters. They were just ordinary Level 20 mutant zombies. How did they turn into Level 20 elite mutant demons? Elite monsters are a bit tricky. Do you think this place has become a dungeon too? Tang Rong, who was still invisible, didnt rush forward and whispered at the side. Let me test these monsters first and see how much stronger they are as elite monsters compared to before. Holding up his Gauss sniper rifle, Wang Qi aimed at the monster closest to him and pulled the trigger. Pu- With a soft sound, the Gauss sniper rifle had almost no recoil. A silver light shot out from the muzzle in a flash, leaving a dazzling silver trail on everyones eyes that lingered for a long time. The bullet was aimed at the head of the nearest mutant demon, but the demon seemed to sense the threat just as Wang Qi pulled the trigger, trying to dodge it to the left. However, the bullet was too fast, like a beam of light piercing through the demons right shoulder as it moved. A trace of black demonic energy flashed, causing the mutant demons entire right arm to be broken and fly off, with thick black energy oozing out from half of its body. A heart-wrenching scream of pain echoed in everyones ears, making them frown. Critical hit damage, 64.0 points! Wang Qi calmly reported the damage figure. Amazing! Tang Rong couldnt help but exclaim. Wang Qi had never dealt such high damage before. Just like Tang Rongs thief class, ranged physical classes once they get a good weapon, their damage output could be like night and day compared to before. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pu With another soft sound, the Gauss sniper rifles attack speed was not as fast as a submachine gun or pistol, but it was still relatively quick among sniper rifles. Wang Qi didnt hesitate to pull the trigger again, shooting a pale blue light towards the mutant demon. Aow- Realizing it couldnt dodge the attack, the demon roared loudly, causing the slowly encroaching mutant demons to suddenly charge towards the group like arrows off a bowstring. Bring it on! Ma Yu held a shield in one hand and a war hammer in the other. As he struck his shield with the hammer, he charged at the incoming monsters. Boom! Ma Yu collided heavily with the monsters, his sturdy body acting like a wall, preventing the mutant demons from moving forward. The demons were forced to step back helplessly. Ma Yu swung his war hammer, violently smashing a mutant demon. With each hit, a faint black energy welled up from inside of the demons body, displaying damage figures of fifty or sixty points above its head. Ha ha, this is awesome! With a powerful stomp of his right leg, Ma Yu unleashed his Battle Roar skill, releasing an invisible wave of energy from his body. All monsters touched by this energy went berserk and rushed towards him. This was Ma Yus only taunting skill, which he couldnt dare use in places swarming with monsters previously. However, now he no longer had any worries. He was confident he could withstand any number of monsters charge. Tang Rongs figure slowly emerged from behind a mutant demon, his dagger in hand. Like a wild beasts fang, he aimed it at the back of the monsters head. Song Jian swung his long sword as well, unleashing a Light Strike that instantly sent a mutant demon flying. A massive 1,100 points of damage floated above the demons head, causing everyone to be stunned. Over a thousand, is he still human? Tang Rong couldnt help but mutter softly. Sword Silk! Swish- Three sharp silver lines appeared out of thin air, aiming at the mutant demons around Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! Sweeping Sword Style! One sword technique after another was used, and the hatred of the mutant demons gradually shifted to Song Jian. Their deformed claws constantly swiped at him, but a faint gray energy surrounding Song Jian blocked the monsters attacks. They should have dealt over a hundred points of damage, but on Song Jian, not a single one exceeded thirty points. This made the mutant demons even more agitated, their roars echoing through the underground and sending chills down peoples spines. Twenty minutes later, the dozen mutant demons were all killed. Ma Yu laughed, sat down without minding the bloody mess, and panted heavily. Although Song Jian had drawn the attention of half of the monsters, Ma Yu still had to withstand the assault of six or seven of them. Fortunately, Zhou Qing gave him most of the healing, or else he might not have been able to last that long. Phew, that was refreshing. The experience these monsters give is really high! Zhou Qing couldnt help but exclaim. His level was already at 15 and 97%, about to reach the next level. Ha ha, Im about to be Level 16 too. So am 1. These are Level 20 elite monsters after all, and weve jumped five levels Song Jian glanced at his own Experience Points, also almost ready to level up, and couldnt help but smile. Chapter 413: 413: Dark Gold Treasure Chest Chapter 413: Dark Gold Treasure Chest After a brief rest, everyone started picking up the war loot; These mutant demons had actually dropped quite a few Doomsday Coins, which surprised everyone. When picking up Doomsday Coins, they would automatically be divided into five portions, distributed among everyone. After a complete round of gathering, each person ended up with over a thousand Doomsday Coins. Does anyone want this Level 15 green gear? Wang Qi showcased the attributes of a piece of green equipment. Seeing that nobody responded, Wang Qi kept the equipment with the intention to sell it later; Now, should the team loot gear that someone could use, it would be purchased at an internal price. If not, Wang Qi would sell it and then the money would be split among everyone; Tve obtained a yellow key here Tang Rong suddenly held up a key radiating yellow light and announced loudly. I have one as well, but its blue. Zhou Qing also held up a key radiating blue light and said; Within a short period of time, Song Jian had also found a key giving off a green glow beneath the corpse of a mutant demon. He held it up to show everyone; Three keys, do you think these could be the keys to the vault door? Wang Qi asked in excitement. The four of them had come here before, but they were pushed back by the monsters. They couldnt even get close to the vault door, let alone find any information about these keys; However, inside this underground vault, the only use for keys was likely to open the vaults main door. Do we need three keys? Ma Yu asked, furrowing his brows. Perhaps its not enough. Judging by what we see, we will need to kill all the monsters we encounter; they might drop keys. Wang Qi shook his head. Lets continue. Song Jian advanced forward; After walking another thirty or forty meters forward, Song Jian suddenly stopped in his tracks. The others behind him also adopted vigilant expressions. As Wang Qi was about to speak, Song Jian pointed to a corner ahead and asked, What is that? S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Using the light from the orbs above their heads, they realized they were walking within a metal corridor, with the walls on both sides, the ground beneath their feet and the ceiling above their heads, all being made of metal. In the lower-left corner of the metal corridor in front of them, a chest twinkling with dark gold light rested quietly there. This is a treasure chest from the game! Ma Yu couldnt help but exclaim excitedly; Hey, this game really has treasure chests. This is the first time Ive ever encountered it. Interesting. Tang Rong also showed an excited expression, even rushing forward to continuously touch the surface of the dark gold treasure chest. This is a Dark Gold Treasure Chest, does it mean that a Dark Gold Quality piece of equipment can be obtained from it? Zhou Qing asked in a low voice. Probably. Thats usually how games are designed. In some games, Dark Gold treasure Chests can even yield epic-tiered equipment. Ma Yu chuckled. He held the chest with both hands, appearing as if he were about to open it; Damn it, this chest is locked! Ma Yus expression changed as he exclaimed in surprise. Locked? Are you kidding me! Tang Rong was also startled, hurriedly stretching his hand to press on the chest. His face showed an expression of despair: It really is locked. Oh well. So near yet so far. Thats what you get for showing off! Wang Qi said snidely, looking at the chest with a hint of disappointment in his eyes. lang Rong, arent you a rogue? How come you dont know how to pick locks! Zhou Qing complained. Arent you a priest? Have you learned the Resurrection Skill? Tang Rong glared at Zhou Qing and retorted irritably. Zhou Qing: Leave it to me. Song Jian stepped forward. Pulling out a key shimmering with a silver glow from his bag, he inserted it into the keyhole of the chest; The moment the key touched the chest, it began to melt slowly like liquid metal and continually change its form. When the key was fully inserted into the lock, Song Jian twisted lightly, and with a click, the chest was opened, revealing a dazzling golden light from the gap. A golden golden quality item Ma Yus eyes widened in envy. As the golden light disappeared, Song Jian reached into the chest and found that there were very few items inside; There were only two items in the chest, a golden quality breastplate, Demon Armor, and an alchemy prescription. Demon Armor, plate armor, chest, golden quality, equipment level 20, equipment requirements: Strength 20, Agility 15; equipment effects: Strength +8, Agility +7, Constitution +5, Defense +60, Resistance +4.0, Vitality Points + 5OO, Special effect: Demon Strength (passive), each instance of damage received increases overall defense by 5%, can stack up to 5 times, lasts 15 seconds; Looking at this equipment, Ma Yus eyes bulged; If I wear this armor, I could withstand even a Level 20 elite BOSS without problems! Ma Yu thought loudly to himself; Even though shields take up a the most prominent role in the defense gear of a warrior, followed by weapons, the price of armor still remained high. The main reason was that the defense added by the armor was the highest among all types of gear; This Level 20 golden quality armor perfectly exemplified this. It boasted high attribute bonuses, high defense and resistance, but most importantly, it added 500 vitality points. The vitality points it added were even greater than some frail vocations total vitality points; Even more crucially, its special effect increased overall defense by 25% after talcing five hits, this was almost equivalent to wearing another piece of defense gear. This point was especially significant for Ma Yu; The armor costs 100,000; are you interested? Song Jian waved the armor in his hand at Ma Yu and smiled; 100,000, it was almost like Song Jian was giving the armor as half a gift and half a sale. He now considered Wang Qi, and the others as part of his team, so giving an internal price wasnt a problem; Remember, this wasnt gear obtained by the five of them killing monsters; it was from the locked chest Song Jian had opened. Even if he didnt share a single piece of equipment, the others wouldnt have any objections; Hearing Song Jians words, a joyful expression appeared on Ma Yus face as he nodded repeatedly, Buy, buy, buy Song Jian smiled faintly then tossed the armor to Ma Yu. Ma Yu caressed the golden quality armor as if he were stroking his lovers cheek; This is a Level 20 piece of equipment Tang Rong said enviously from the side, as no one from their group had ever gotten a piece of golden quality gear. This was the first piece for Ma Yu; Level up, level up. Starting from today, I will grind and level up non-stop, no sleep! Ma Yu roared loudly; By the way, do you have 100,000 Doomsday Coins? Wang Qi suddenly asked; Ma Yus movement suddenly came to a halt, and his face froze. At that moment, he only just realized that he might not even be able to produce the 100,000 Doomsday Coins. Chapter 414: 414: The Insurance Vault Chapter 414: The Insurance Vault For ordinary players, daily supplies and equipment repairs cost a large amount of Doomsday Coins, and monsters that directly drop Doomsday Coins are scarce. Almost every player is in a state of spending more than they can afford; Although the situation eases as the level increases, in the case of a level 15 player like Ma Yu, having a few thousand Doomsday Coins in their pockets is considered amazing. Bro, can you guys lend me some coins? 1 promise to pay back Ma Yu looked gloomy and spoke to Wang Qi and the others; Wang Qi and the others couldnt help but laugh out loud at Ma Yus almost tearful appearance, as they loved to see him boast like this; Alright, weve already listed several pieces of equipment in the auction house since we followed Brother Song, so I estimate each of us will get at least 30,000 Doomsday Coins. We can help you out then Wang Qi looked at the others around him and saw them nod slightly. He laughed heartily and spoke to Ma Yu; Thanks, brothers! Ma Yu gratefully said, then turned to Song Jian and said, Thank you, Brother Song! Song Jian just smiled without saying anything; Such a level 20 golden equipment wouldnt sell for much in the auction house, mainly because the players levels are not high and there are few who have reached level 20, meaning there wont be a bidding war; But if Song Jian shouted on the radio or directly sold it at the Starfire Store in the City of Hymns, it would definitely sell for a sky-high price, starting at least at 300,000 Doomsday Coins. As for the final transaction price, Song Jian couldnt predict it; Ill take this recipe. Song Jian waved the Alchemy and Pharmacology recipe in his hand and smiled at the crowd; Of course, of course. The others said hurriedly; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the recipe in his hand, Song Jian couldnt help but smile on his face; Alchemy and Pharmacology Recipe: Advanced Recovery Elixir. Effect: Use to comprehend the production of Advanced Recovery Elixir; Usage requirements: Alchemy and Pharmacology Level 5; Advanced Recovery Elixir: Consumable, usage effect: Instantly restores 800 Vitality Points to the user; Each use must have an interval of no less than 10 seconds; Finally obtained the method to make healing potions. Song Jian yelled in his heart; Its really upsetting for Song Jian to have learned Alchemy but still not be able to make recovery potions. Although he didnt say it out loud, it was like a thorn in his heart. Ordinary effect potions are not very valuable. Having them in battle is good, but not having them doesnt affect much. However, healing potions can save lives, and their role in the game is particularly significant; But now, the system store only sells low-level healing potions, which instantly recover 100 Vitality Points when used, with a 15-second interval; For players just entering the game, recovering too Vitality Points at once is enough. But for Song Jian, who already has over 1,700 points of Vitality, recovering 100 Vitality Points is just a drop in the bucket; After looking at the materials needed to make the Advanced Recovery Elixir, there were only some second-tier and third-tier herbs, and none of them were particularly valuable. Song Jian could even plant them directly on his territory; Now Song Jian has two production recipes that can be used to upgrade his Alchemy and Pharmacology level; After getting back, I can upgrade Alchemy and Pharmacology again, Song Jian secretly thought; After a brief rest, Song Jian and the others continued forward. In just over half an hour, they encountered two more groups of mutant demons. After killing them, Wang Qi and the others leveled up to 16; As expected, they also dropped two more keys, one gold and one black. Now, Song Jian and his team had collected five different colored keys; With these two groups of monsters, Song Jian was now only a few combat experience points away from leveling up again. A few more groups of monsters and he could level up; Soon, the five of them arrived in front of the underground vault door. It was a large hall of over a hundred square meters, with the vault door occupying an entire wall on the opposite side. I heard that vault doors are several meters thick, made of the hardest alloys, and cant even be blown up with explosives Ma Yu looked up at the metal wall in front of them and couldnt help but exclaim; With such tight security, there must be a lot of gold in there, haha, were rich, were rich! Tang Rongs eyes almost turned into gold coins, showing a greedy expression; What if its just hiding a warehouse full of banknotes? Zhou Qing couldn t stand Tang Rongs greedy appearance and couldnt help but splash cold water on the situation; Impossible, this is the Central Bank of the whole city, not a branch. How could it not store some gold? There might even be other treasures! Tang Rong shook his head and said, Lets open it quickly, lest there be more complications. How do we open this? With Brother Songs Master Key or our five keys? Wang Qi hesitated, holding out the five keys and asking; The attribute descriptions of these five keys were very vague. They only mentioned that they could open the doors to mysterious places, but did not explicitly say that they could open the vault doors. Isnt there a keyhole here? Let me go check it out first! Song Jian walked up, inserted the Master Key, and gently twisted it; Click click click- There was a sound of gears turning inside the vault door, and a small wheel next to it began to rotate automatically; After half a rotation, it would pause for a while, and there would be a click sound inside the door. Then it would reverse for a few more turns, stopping at a certain number, as if an invisible giant hand was pulling it, It took a full five minutes before the sound of the gears meshing inside the door finally stopped; With a click, the vault door that was nearly half a wall in size finally opened, springing outward by three fingers long; Its open! Wang Qi and the others shouted in surprise, and everyone stepped forward, grabbing the handle of the vault door and pulling it outward with all their might; When the vault door was opened, a colorful light burst out from the vault, and the dazzling light made everyone close their eyes involuntarily. After a while, everyone looked into the vault, and Tang Rong exclaimed in disappointment, How could this be! Wang Qi and the others rushed into the vault, looking around, only to be disappointed to find that there was nothing valuable in the entire vault. There wasnt even a single banknote, let alone gold. It was completely empty, like a looted warehouse; The stuff in here must have been looted a long time ago, right? Wang Qi said in disappointment; It seems that way Zhou Qing also nodded in frustration; What is this thing under our feet, and why is it still emitting light? Ma Yu couldnt help but ask, pointing to a huge pattern under their feet that was glowing with colorful light; Song Jian looked down and saw a huge Pentagram Array Diagram engraved on the ground, with five colors of divine light blooming from it, illuminating the entire vault brightly; Is this a Magic Array? Song Jian frowned and observed it carefully; Chapter 415: 415: Transmission Array Chapter 415: Transmission Array In everyones eyes, the ground was etched with a gigantic Magic Array. Its complex patterns left Song Jian dizzy after a mere two seconds of observation. The Magic Array radiated a surge of magic power akin to a tidal wave. If a mage were to cultivate in such an environment, their speed would likely double. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the five corners of the Magic Array, there were five inconspicuous keyholes. Song Jian stared at them for a moment before saying to Wang Qi, Align the colors and insert the five keys youve obtained into the keyholes at each corner. Keyholes? Oh, there really is a keyhole. Its so small and yet, Brother Song could still spot it. Impressive indeed. After a careful look, Tang Rong indeed spotted a keyhole on the ground about the size of a finger. Compared to the Magic Array, the keyholes size was akin to that of an ant beside an elephant insignificant. Wang Qi distributed the keys among the five members in Song Jians team. Each key corresponded to a different colored corner on the Magic Array. Soon, all five of them positioned themselves at the corners of the Magic Array, and inserted their respective keys. As the keys were inserted, a sudden suction effect firmly held the keys in place. No matter how they tried to twist or pull, the keys wouldnt budge, as if they were originally part of the Magic Array. Brother Song, Wang Qi began, but before he could finish, the Magic Array suddenly radiated a stronger force of magic power. This power, tangible as a substance, enveloped all five of them, making them as immobile as bugs trapped in amberincapable of even moving a finger. WHOOSH- A stronger light suddenly bloomed from the Magic Array. It was so bright that the team was forced to shut their eyes. When Song Jian opened his eyes again, all five of them found themselves teleported to a cave. Damn, that Magic Array was a Transmission Array! Song Jian had a sudden realization only now. System: You discovered a hidden area, the Lost Land. You gained 10,000 experience points. The Lost Land, so this is where the Realms indicated by those five keys were. Song Jian thought to himself, How are we supposed to get out of here? As Song Jian looked around, he noticed that Wang Qi and the others seemed to have blacked out from the teleportation. They were lying motionless on the ground. The cave was only about twenty to thirty square meters in spacequite narrowand to Song Jians left was a hallway emitting a faint light. After a glance at Wang Qi and the others, Song Jian deduced that they were just temporarily unconscious and would wake up soon. The cave, although constrictive, was safe as there were no creatures lurking. So, temporarily, it was safe to stay here a while longer. Song Jian got up to his feet and walked over to the faintly illuminated corridor. Piercing into the hallway, Song Jian found himself spellbound by the sight that lay before him: the walls were studded with gems of ores radiating a rainbow of light. These are all rich ores! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim, his face a picture of delight. He rapidly took out his Miners Gloves from his bag and, using the Mining Skill, started excavating. Song Jians Mining Skill had reached Level 4. In regular mines, he usually needed three to five minutes to excavate usable ores. But now, in this near-raw mineral corridor, he had netted a piece of Red Blood Ore in less than a minutes work. After a frenzied digging for about 10 minutes, Song Jians bag was filled with seven to eight slots of various ores. Upon looking at the never-ending corridor, he finally calmed down, sighing with relief. He knew he had no way to mine all the ores in the corridor in a short span of time. Ill mark this place and come back when I get a chance. Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jians position was untraceable on the novice map, but on his mission map, his current location and mission target could be clearly seen. Upon opening his mission tab, on the mini e-map for missions, Song Jians current coordinates surprisingly overlapped with the target area for the Search for the Book of the Abyss mission. What!? Could this be the place where those trolls dwell? Song Jian was struck by surprise. He quickly put away his mining gloves and cautiously proceeded down the corridor. Song Jian walked along the winding corridor for more than five hundred meters before he finally reached its end, which appeared to connect to the cellar of an underground winery. Barrels of wine, each as wide as three men, were horizontally arranged on the wine racks. Even from a dozen meters away from the corridors end, Song Jian could already smell the pungent aroma of wine wafting towards him. Soft chants emanated from the winery, as if someone was reciting conjurations or hymns. Their strange language pulsated into his ears, producing a headache and feelings of distress. Soon, his mind went blank, and he found himself involuntarily wanting to join in the chanting. However, a refreshing sensation quickly took over Song Jians mind, extinguishing the ill effects. Suddenly, the voices in his ears no longer held the same magical power as before. Abyssal Language! Song Jian exclaimed. It seemed only the Abyssal Language had the power to cause a person to unconsciously spiral into degeneration simply by listening to it. It really made Song Jian grateful that Wang Qi and the others were still unconscious. Had they been awake and accompanied him here, they couldve easily been bewildered by the Abyssal Language. Song Jian sprang forward into the winery cellar, and to his surprise, in the center of the large open space were five trolls who had constructed a small altar. At the altar, they worshipped the Book of the Abyss. The Book of the Abyss was slightly open, with tendrils of black flame intermittently rising from it. However, the black flame was too weak to coalesce and form into the Abyssal Demon Flame that could open the Abyssal Gate. The five trolls knelt devoutly beneath the altar, continually reciting the Abyssal Spell. Their Power of Faith materialized into a sustenance, constantly feeding into the Book of the Abyss, bolstering the fragile Abyssal Flames. Song Jian raised his right hand and executed the Blood Pool Summoning Skill. In an instant, a pack of robust red wolves appeared beside him. After summoning thirty blood wolves, he also summoned the Black Dragon hatchling. Kill them! Song Jian pointed at the five trolls and commanded. With the sound of a roar, the thirty blood wolves charged towards the trolls like arrows in flight. Intruder! Duo Sa tossed his head back, two crimson eyes blazing brilliantly. With a ferocious expression, he stood up, snatched a Bone Wolf Fang Staff, leaped into the air, and smashed downward at the incoming wolves. Chapter 416: 416: Abyssal Power Chapter 416: Abyssal Power Blood wolves were creatures of level twenty, like the five trolls, with the exception of Duo Sa, whose power had reached elite boss status. Yet, by worshipping the Book of the Abyss day and night, the trolls had unintentionally absorbed some Abyssal Power. This power, visible as a grey aura constantly swirling around them, formed a layer of tough armor. The wolves biting and clawing could not break it. Simultaneously, the trolls attacks were laced with the same grey energy. Once unleashed, this Abyssal Power could deal significant damage to the blood wolves. It granted the four trollseach of equivalent strength to a level twenty creaturethe power to crushing blood wolves of equal level. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Duo Sa, who already possessed the prowess of a level twenty boss, had grown even stronger, almost reaching the threshold of a level twenty lord. If allowed to continue worshipping, he would inevitably break through to become a level twenty lordit was just a matter of time. Not having a large space to fight in the underground cellar, the attack of the blood wolves was quickly blocked by the trolls. Wine casks were shattered, filling the tavern with a heady aroma. Traces of evaporating blood on the floor marked the spots where blood wolves had been slain and returned to the Blood Pool. Though the five trolls had managed to kill thirty blood wolves, they were not unscathed. The wolves persistent attacks may not have dealt much damage but slowly whittled down the trolls Abyssal Power. Despite maintaining a fierce demeanor, their wounds and harsh breathing told a different story. Human, your defenses are down. Leave now, and well spare your life, Duo Sa suggested, his crimson eyes streaked with traces of black energy that spider-webbed out of his sockets. Although eager to tear Song Jian apart, Duo Sa couldnt ignore the intimidating aura that the human released. Without the Abyssal Flame, the Book of the Abyssalthough still a treasure to the Abyssal Clanwas incapable of reopening the Abyssal Gate, a passage between this world and the Abyss. Duo Sa and his companions had to rekindle the Abyssal Flame using the Power of Faith. Picking a fight with a human as powerful as Song Jian was out of the question. Once the Abyssal Flame is revived and the Abyssal Gate opens, this world will grovel at the feet of the Abyssal Clan. This human, too, will become a slave to our clan. We must not rush, Duo Sa thought to himself. Song Jian chuckled. The blood wolves battle had shown him the true power of the five trolls. With the exception of Duo Sa, if it hadnt been for the Abyssal Power, they would have been devoured by the wolves. Abyssal Power, huh? I have that, too, Song Jian said, grinning. With a thought, black, flame-emitting armor appeared on his body. This was a special ability of the Abyssal Raging Flame, a Fourth-tier Demonic Flame. It could generate Abyssal Flame Armor to enhance the users abilities. Such a strong Abyssal aura could you be Duo Sa stammered, his face one of surprise. Seeing Song Jians strong Abyssal aura, he became disorientated. Just then, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword radiated an intense golden light. The overwhelming Divine Power sent Duo Sa recoiling and retreating in shock. Divine Powerimpossible! Duo Sa bellowed, unable to believe that both Divine Power and Abyssal Power, usually diametrically opposed, could coexist harmoniously within a single being. Impossible! Duo Sa roared, absorbing the dark gray aura seeping from the Book of the Abyss. His body began to swell and grow, skin torn apart by rapid muscular growth, revealing bloody gashes. This torturous pain made Duo Sa howl in agony, but these wounds were healing at visible speed. The newly grown skin had a metallic shine, covered in small scales. Duo Sas stature grew to almost three metersSong Jian looked like a child next to him. As soon as his growth came to a halt, Duo Sa seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He felt an endless power coursing within him, bringing him closer to the Abyssal Clan. Duo Sa roared, flashing his sharp teeth at Song Jian, and released a monstrous aura. Even his companions couldnt help but step back in fear. Light Strike! Song Jian, initially planning to eliminate one of the regular trolls first, swiftly changed his mind and targeted Duo Sa instead. A brilliant golden Sword Qi slashed toward Duo Sa. Abyssal Breath! Duo Sa opened his mouth and exhaled a gray storm of breath, directly colliding with the golden Sword Qi. With a loud boom, the golden Sword Qi, like a sharp hatchet, cleaved through the Abyssal Breath and struck Duo Sas forehead. Bang! A damage of over 14.00 points floated above Duo Sas head. His massive body was flung back and crashed into a wine rack a few meters away. All three casks on the rack shattered, burying Duo Sa in a pile of wood chips and wine. Impossible! Duo Sa gasped, his roar echoing from beneath the pile of debris. He couldnt believe that he was no match for the seemingly insignificant human in front of him. Staggering to his feet, Duo Sa seized the Bone Wolf Fang Staff and bellowed at Song Jian, Kill him! The four other trolls exchanged glances before their gray Abyssal Power erupted, and they launched themselves at Song Jian. Abyssal Power? But mine seems to be stronger! Song Jian raised his left hand, creating a black flame in his palm. A cunning, cold grin spread across his face. Chapter 417: 417: Stealing Monsters Again? Chapter 417: Stealing Monsters Again? An armor of black demonic flame made Song Jian appear as a devil, and though he had the defense of the innate skill Thick-Faced, a wave of murderous intent still surged uncontrollably in his heart. At this time, the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest was emitting a faint glow, as if influencing something. Seeing the four trolls rushing towards him, Song Jian revealed a wicked smile. He turned his wrist, swung the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward, and charged at the four trolls; Broken Wing Dance! A brilliant Sword Qi made the four trolls stop in their tracks and hurriedly lift their weapons to defend. The collision of weapons sparked a glittering burst. The trolls felt the strength of Song Jian and, despite competing with him, felt suppressed. They shuddered in their hearts, and a sense of fear surged within them; Before they could react, the second attack of the Broken Wing Dance was already near. It was a sword Qi lashing from the lower left to the upper right, tearing apart the Abyssal Power from their bodies and leaving a bone-deep wound on them, blood splattering everywhere; At this moment, Song Jian had leaped up high, swinging the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and slammed it down onto the four trolls; Bang! The bodies of the four trolls shivered, and damage points of over three hundred floated above their heads. Their bodies involuntarily glided through the air, entering a state of suspension; Song Jian flickered, activated the Rapid Sword skill, his long sword leaving behind a series of afterimages as it slashed at the four trolls; Sword Silk Sweeping Sword Style Spiritual Sword Control Technique All the sword moves poured out, the four trolls screamed continuously, and their Vitality Points decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye; At this time, Duo Sa was continuously extracting energy from the Book of the Abyss to recover his injuries. But seeing that his four companions were about to perish under Song Jians sword, he immediately disconnected from the Book of the Abyss, grabbed the Bone Wolf Fang Staff, and rushed toward Song Jian with a roar; Song Jian took two steps back, included the rushing Duo Sa into his attack range. For a moment, the five trolls and Song Jian were fighting ferociously, with sounds of roars echoing constantly; With the addition of Duo Sa, the four trolls regained their vitality. Even though their Vitality Points are already less than a third, their mad and tyrannical aura did not weaken at all. They attacked crazily, with the intention to fulfill a mutual destruction with Song Jian. Song Jian was facing five enemies alone, but he hadnt fallen into a disadvantage at all. The attacks of the five trolls landed on Song Jians armor, which was burning with black flames, causing almost negligible damage. He was already on the undefeated ground from the start; As for the Abyssal Power protection on the trolls bodies, in Song Jians eyes, it was like a piece of thin paper. He easily broke through their defense, causing massive damage to them; After ten minutes, two of the five trolls had been killed by Song Jian. The other two trolls, having strength equivalent to ordinary monsters, had their vitality points reduced to the lowest. The red light was flickering on their health bar, and clear fatigue was reflected on their faces. At this time, Song Jian still had over 60% of his Vitality Points. The balance of victory had begun to tilt heavily in his favor. Light Strike! Song Jian sent Duo Sa flying with a single sword strike. Then raising his left hand, a silver Sword Qi, three meters long, emanated from his left index finger, easily penetrating the skull of the nearest troll; Seeing this troll collapse limply, Song Jian made a backhand swing and continued the endless succession of sword attacks, taking the life of another troll. Now, out of the five trolls, only Duo Sa with dwindling health was left; Seeing his companions body surface beginning to ignite with transparent flames, despair flashed in Duo Sas eyes. This human was too powerful; even with the help of the Book of the Abyss, Duo Sa was still no match for him. Seeing Song Jian clad in armor burning with black demonic flames, Duo Sas face suddenly revealed a faint smile. He muttered softly, When you stare into the abyss, the abyss also gazes back at you! Song Jian slowly walked towards Duo Sa, eyeing Duo Sa who was gradually slipping into madness, gripping his long sword tightly. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When you harness the power of the abyss, the power of the abyss also alters you. Human, there will come a day when you will become just like me At the end of his sentence, Duo Sa let out an animalistic roar and, adopting a do-or-die posture, rushed at Song Jian, gripping his Bone Wolf Fang Staff firmly. Beep beep beep- Boom- A dazzling red beam shot from behind Song Jian. The distance between the beam and his cheek was no more than three inches, close enough for Song Jian to smell his hair scorching. The red beam penetrated Duo Sas chest, draining him of his last Vitality Points. Brother Song, are you okay? Wang Qis anxious voice came from behind. As Song Jian turned around, he saw the four teammates who had lost consciousness during the teleportation had now rushed over. Seeing Wang Qis anxious look, Song Jian was momentarily at a loss for words and in the end, could only offer a slight smile, choosing to ignore Wang Qis creature-stealing habits. Boss, it seems youve snatched Brother Songs creature again! said Tang Rong quietly, whispering into Wang Qis ear. Wang Qis body stiffened, he turned his head doubtfully to ask, Really? Is it really the case? It is! Ma Yu and the others all nodded their heads in agreement. Song, Brother Song, Im sorry Wang Qi immediately looked downcast as he apologized to Song Jian. Song Jian waved his hand dismissively and acted as though he didnt care. Upon a slight thought, the fiery demonic armor on his body immediately dispersed, leaving behind a feeling of weakness. Song Jian stood still for a long while before the unpleasant feeling gradually faded away. Song Jian ignored the five giant devils, including Duo Sas dropped items, and walked straight towards the altar where the Book of the Abyss was trembling and burning with black flames. It appeared the book was fearful of Song Jian. The moment Song Jian approached the Book of the Abyss, the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame, the Abyssal Raging Flame within his body, burned all at once without Song Jians summoning. From afar, Song Jian resembled a towering figure of black flames. The appearance of the Abyssal Raging Flame caused the Book of the Abyss to tremble even more, seemingly more fearful of the Abyssal Raging Flame. Song Jian took one step after another towards the altar, reaching out to grab the Book of the Abyss. This was his first time touching the Book of the Abyss. The last time, when he had defeated the guardian of the Blood Demon Cave, Cecilia had been the one to take the book. As soon as Song Jian gripped the Book of the Abyss, he felt a strong suction force emitting from the book. The Abyssal Raging Flame inside him started to flow unceasingly towards the Book of the Abyss. This feeling of passive siphoning was unsettling, and as Song Jians body had lost control, he could only stand still, letting the Abyssal Magic Flame in his body drain entirely. In no time at all, the Abyssal Raging Flames on Song Jians body disappeared, leaving only the Book of the Abyss in his hand, a book blazing with black flames. Chapter 418: 418: Unexpected Fusion Chapter 418: Unexpected Fusion Wha, what just happened? Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss in his hand with a sense of bewilderment. A brief blankness appeared in his mind, as if he had forgotten the Abyssal Raging Flame being drawn out of his body just moments ago. His right hand lifted unconsciously, revealing that the Book of the Abyss was now emitting a Dark Gold light. Wasnt this a quest item? How did it turn into an equipment item? After casting another glance at the Book of the Abyss, Song Jians face was filled with astonishment. The Book of the Abyss had turned into a Dark Gold Quality special equipment. Quickly, clarity returned to Song Jians eyes, and the events that just transpired replayed in his mind. At this moment, he wanted nothing more than to throw the Book of the Abyss far away. But the system notification that appeared captivated him. System: You have obtained a special item, the Book of the Abyss. This item requires a blood oath to bind. Please drop a droplet of your blood on the artifact. System: This artifact is an Abyssal object. After binding, an unknown mutation may occur, which may cause great harm to the binder. Make your choice cautiously. Reading these two pieces of information, Song Jian briefly fell silent. Yet soon enough, he had made his decision. The Abyssal Raging Flame was too important to him. If he did not bind the Book of the Abyss, the Abyssal Raging Flame would also leave him. He cut open his finger with his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, a drop of fresh blood fell onto the Book of the Abyss. At the moment the blood made contact with the Book of the Abyss, a heavy sigh seemed to emit from the book, the blood was instantly absorbed by it. A red light, akin to a streak of lightning, flashed across the entire book. System: You have begun the fusion process with the special item, the Book of the Abyss. Please refrain from interrupting the fusion process. Any interruption may result in permanent damage to the Book of the Abyss. The process of merging with the Book of the Abyss was astoundingly simple. Aside from enticing whispers echoing in his ears, Song Jian felt nothing unusual. In fact, it felt more comfortable than when he merged with the Abyssal Flame. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Merging with the Abyssal Flame? Is it because I have already merged with the Abyssal Flame, that merging with the Book of the Abyss seems so easy? Song Jian speculated. The progress bar for merging with the Book of the Abyss proceeded rapidly. In under ten seconds, the system notified Song Jian that the process was completed. Once merged, the Book of the Abyss vanished. Nonetheless, Song Jian could feel it lying dormant within his body, ready to be summoned at any moment. Brother Song, Brother Song. Come quickly and look; these monsters dropped tons of equipment! Wang Qi called out cheerfully to Song Jian, gesturing him over as soon as he saw that Song Jian had returned to his normal state. Since Song Jian was the sole person responsible for killing these creatures, neither Wang Qi nor the rest of the three members in the group had taken the initiative to pick the loot up. But this obviously did not prevent them from checking out the stats of these items in advance. Twelve level-twenty white quality, five green quality, three blue quality, and one level-twenty silver quality equipment pieces C this kind of drop rate not only stunned Wang Qi and the others but also ignited envy within their hearts. Brother Song, do you perhaps have any items that boost your luck? Wang Qi could not resist asking. Five monsters, among which only one was a boss, the remaining four were ordinary monsters. Such an extravagant loot drop rate simply made other gamers disheartened. Its not equipment, its a title! Song Jian answered with a laugh. Equipment could be looted, but titles could not. Even if Song Jian were to be slain, this title couldnt be taken from him. Song Jian glanced at a silver quality equipment piece, the Abyssal Leg Guards, a look of joy spread across his face. He was still using the Tree Spirit Leg Guards hed equipped from the beginning, a mere level-five equipment. The equipment hed just gained could replace it at last. Abyssal Leg Guards (Silver), Leather Leg Guards, required equipment level: 20, Equipment Effect: Defense +11, Resistance +9, Vitality Points +100, Vitality Point Recovery speed +20%, Special effect: Abyssal Demon Breath (Passive), grants the user the Abyssal Demon Breath which reduces all damage by 20%, and decreases the probability of receiving critical hits by 30%. Equipment requirements: level 18, ability to take out of the game: no. This was another equipment piece possessing the Abyssal Demon Breath. Everything, from the name to its special effect, resembled the Abyssal Demon Helmet Song Jian was currently wearing. They might appear to be a set, but unfortunately, the two pieces did not constitute a set, and thus didnt possess set attributes. At this moment, the equipment Song Jian wore far exceeded that of other players; most of his equipment was of silver and gold quality. If he were to show off the special effects of his equipment, it would undoubtedly leave many blinded in astonishment. Having given a cursory glance at the remaining dozen or so items, Song Jian couldnt find any substitutes. Pick whatevers useful for you guys, and let Wang Qi sell off the rest. Then well split the money equally! Song Jian said with a grin. Thanks, Brother Song! The faces of the four individuals lit up with joy. They were only four levels away from level twenty; it was about time they gathered a set of level twenty equipment. They bought the equipment they took a fancy to at an internal discounted price. Song Jian collected over a thousand Doomsday Coins, but more equipment was left with Wang Qi. They decided to let Wang Qi sell the items and then divide the money. The original plan was to unlock the underground bank vault to acquire gold bars that could bring out of the game. They didnt expect to encounter their mission target, and thereby complete the task assigned by Cecilia. Gosh, what a pity! It looks like everything valuable inside the bank was cleaned out long ago! Tang Rong was still somewhat concerned about the gold that may not have existed at all. There might not be anything in the bank, but theres bound to be plenty of valuable goods in jewelry stores which can also be brought out of the game. If we get a chance, we should search around those places! Song Jian suggested casually. Alright, lets leave this place. Song Jian found the exit of the underground wine cellar. Exiting the cellar, the five of them found themselves in the courtyard of a villa. Roars of mutated zombies were audible from outside the courtyard. This turned out to be a twenty-five level monster zone. After bidding farewell to Wang Qi and the others, the four swiftly took their leave. Opening the map, Song Jian placed a marker at this location. After all, this was the entrance to the mineral-rich tunnel. If given the chance, Song Jian would undoubtedly return to mine the entire tunnel. After Song Jian and the others departed, silence descended upon the wine cellar once more. Before long though, the silence was shattered by the sound of crisp shattering. Suddenly, the altar that had been holding the Book of the Abyss formed a crack. Following that, the echoes of shattering sounds were heard; countless cracks appeared all over the altar. As time passed, the altar disintegrated, turning into fine grains of sand before being blown away by an invisible force. At the place where the altar had disappeared, a black fissure, the width of a finger, materialized in mid-air. It appeared as though an eye had opened in the sky. From this black fissure, black flames occasionally spewed out. Waves of black smoke permeated from the fissure, low, monstrous roars eerily echoed from the rift.. Chapter 419: Formation of the War Alliance Chapter 419: Formation of the War Alliance Back at the Manor Castle, Song Jian glanced at his task bar. The task of finding the Book of the Abyss showed as completed, but Song Jian had no way of returning to the library to submit it to Cecilia; The Book of the Abyss had changed from a mission item to a Dark Gold Quality item that had already merged with Song Jian. He definitely wouldnt want to submit it as a mission item again. What to do now? Should I submit this task or not? Song Jian was a bit vexed. The reward for this task surely wouldnt be a Dark Gold Quality item, it was highly likely to be a sword technique of the Knight of Dawn. Although Song Jian yearned for the sword technique, he couldnt bear to hand over the Dark Gold Quality Book of the Abyss that he already had. You should know that the Fourth-tier Demonic Flame alone from the Book of the Abyss, condensed into Abyssal Demon Armor, was already on par with a sword technique, let alone the other Abyssal abilities within the book. He opened the Book of the Abyss and found a skill tree. At that moment, all the skills were greyed out, except for the Abyssal Demon Armor at the bottom, which was lit up, indicating it could be used. There were six other Abyss magics on the same level as the Abyssal Demon Armor, such as Abyssal Breath, Abyss Wall, Abyss Spike, and more powerful spells like Abyss Shock, Abyss Blast on the higher level. With the Book of the Abyss, Song Jian could become an Abyssal Mage. It was just a pity that he could only use one spell C Abyssal Demon Armor. To activate other spells, he had to use battle experience points. To activate a spell like Abyssal Breath, he needed 100,000 battle experience points, and a higher level spell like Abyss Shock required 800,000 battle experience points. While Song Jian was exploring the Book of the Abyss, he suddenly received a message from Luo Tianyu; When are you going to form an alliance? If youre not going to, Ill join someone elses! Luo Tianyus impatient voice rang in Song Jians ear. Oh, has an alliance invited you to join? Song Jian laughed. Has an alliance invited me to join? Can you drop the Has part? There are too many alliances inviting me to join, all ranked in the top ten! Luo Tianyu shouted. Okay, Ill form the alliance now and invite you then! Song Jian said with a laugh. He opened the Manor Castle property system and chose Form Alliance. System: Please enter the name of the alliance you want to form. After thinking for a bit, Song Jian directly entered the four characters City of Hope. System: Checking System: The alliance name does not conflict, you can use this name to form an alliance. System: To form an alliance, you need to pay 100,000 Doomsday Coins. Do you want to pay? 100,000 Doomsday Coins? Song Jian was taken aback. Many players werent even able to fork out 10,000 Doomsday Coins. 100,000 Doomsday Coins would deter over 80% of players who wanted to form an alliance. Pay! To others, 100,000 Doomsday Coins maybe an obstruction, but to Song Jian, 100,000 Doomsday Coins was no big deal. After paying the 100,000 Doomsday Coins, the system sent out one final piece of information; System: Please select three players with safe houses to respond to your alliance formation. Once they respond, the City of Hope alliance will be successfully formed. If the required five players do not respond within 24 hours, the formation will fail. I need three players to respond? Song Jian was taken aback, his brow furrowed. He usually mostly played alone and seldom interacted with other players. Moreover, the three responding players couldnt be picked haphazardly. Once chosen, they couldnt be changed and had considerable authority in the alliance, second only to the alliance leader. If these three responding players conspired together, they could even reduce the Alliance leader to a figurehead, hence the choice had to be made carefully. After pondering for a while, Song Jian finally sent a response request to Li Keer, Wang Qi, and Luo Tianyu; Luo Tianyu and Li Keer responded quite quickly, but Wang Qi did not respond for a while. Evidently, he was discussing the matter with his companions. If Wang Qi became part of the alliance, the group they had just formed would surely have to join as well; Brother Song, are you forming an alliance? Wang Qi connected with Song Jians communications, asking: Can the rest of my squad join too? Of course, everyones welcome! Song Jian laughed; Thats great! Soon, Wang Qi also responded to the formation of the alliance. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You have successfully established the City of Hope alliance. We hope that you can achieve the redemption of all mankind on this deserted piece of land! System: Will you use your territory as the alliance territory? After setting up an alliance, you can set your safehouse as the alliance territory, or choose any unoccupied area as the alliance territory; However, using your own territory as the territory of the alliance not only enhances the defense of the territory but also saves a lot of money for constructing initial buildings. Obviously, Song Jian set his own territory as the alliances, and soon, the original Manor Castle began to change rapidly. The surrounding walls slowly began to glow brilliantly; The castle steadily expanded outward, the walls grew taller, and the Spirit Field inside the walls also expanded outward with the expansion of the castle; The bloody ghoul poison tree, Alex, was even scared and jumped out from the Spirit Field, panickedly running outwards; In no time at all, a medieval European castle appeared in front of Song Jian. System: The safehouse has been successfully transformed into an alliance castle, it has both the properties of a safe house and an alliance castle, and will gain stronger properties after further upgrades; He opened the safehouse property interface, and there were plenty of buildings that only an alliance possesses, such as the Alliance Shop, Parliament Hall, and other special buildings. In the Alliance Shop, there were many siege engines that regular shops didnt have, like ladders, rams, battering rams, catapults, etc; With these war weapons, future territorial expansion campaigns would be much easier, but these siege instruments were by no means cheap, and their quality was only the lowest, white-grade. They werent durable and would be damaged after not very long. Moreover, these siege weapons were exclusive to the members of the City of Hope alliance and, most importantly, these siege weapons were limited supplies. Despite so many drawbacks, these siege instruments were still the best tools for attacking city defenses. It was simply impossible to break through a safehouse upgraded to a Manor level without siege engines. After forming the alliance, Song Jian was surprised to find that his territory had doubled in size, not only encompassing Luo Tianyus barracks but also several nearby players safehouses; However, at that moment, these players safehouses were showing glaring red on the alliance territory map; Chapter 420 - 420 Recruitment Chapter 420: Recruitment Seeing those irritating red areas on the territory map, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and he contacted Luo Tianyu directly. Luo Tianyu, have you seen those players safe houses in the alliances territory? Go ask if theyre willing to join the alliance, and if not, advise them to move away from this area! Song Jian said. What if they dont want to leave? Luo Tianyu asked after a moments hesitation. Then tear them down! Song Jian replied: Before tearing them down, purchase some siege equipment in the alliances store. Just tell me how much it costs. Understood! Luo Tianyu finished speaking, ordering the newly recruited soldiers to head towards those players safe houses. Song Jian threw all the level 20 equipment in the package into the bar, set up the exchange contribution, and went to Dr. Ebsitings sub-castle. Doctor, Ive formed an alliance! Song Jian told the experimenting doctor. An alliance? Dr. Ebsiting shuddered, and a test tube filled with liquid suddenly burst into blue flames and a puff of black smoke came out. Throwing the scrapped test tube material into the garbage bin, Dr. Ebsiting gazed at Song Jian with a complex expression, I hope you can shelter more humans in this city in the future, becoming a refuge for humanity! Of course, theres no problem Song Jian was surprised at Dr. Ebsitings attitude but still agreed to his request. Doctor, I hope you can produce more engineering products in the future to serve as the alliances reserves. Song Jian said. If it were just Song Jian alone, he would not make such a request because his own engineering skills were enough. However, having only mastered level five engineering, Song Jian was clearly insufficient for an alliance. Yes! Dr. Ebsiting agreed without hesitation. The stark change from his previously unpleasant attitude was surprising to Song Jian, but he didnt say anything. With an engineering master in the alliance, Song Jian felt more confident, so he left satisfied. After Song Jian left, Dr. Ebsiting turned around and gazed at Song Jians retreating figure, as if recalling something. After a long time, a heavy sigh came from Dr. Ebsitings laboratory. Leaving the sub-castle where the doctor was located, Song Jian opened the map and saw that those red dots on the territory map had disappeared. There were no new players in the alliance interface, Song Jian was surprised: It hasnt even been 10 minutes, and Luo Tianyu has already conquered all their safe houses? Standing in the castle and looking into the distance, seven or eight catapults were slowly approaching from afar; clearly, Luo Tianyu had purchased all the limited stock of catapults from the alliance store and used their powerful firepower to level the safehouses of several players. Thisthis is too brutal! Song Jian couldnt help but shake his head. Soon, the bill for these seven or eight catapults appeared before Song Jian, costing more than 60,000 Doomsday Coins! It was too expensive! However, with so many catapults in the front yard, not to mention the players whose manors had not yet been upgraded, even Song Jians current manor walls would not withstand several rounds of catapulting. It made sense to level those safe houses within such a short time. Luo Tianyu, how did you deal with those players? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Riding on an Abyssal Nightmare and wielding a Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu was clad in crimson armor that seemed like flames. He glanced at Song Jian and proudly said, I drove them all away, of course. What, are we supposed to have them stay for dinner? Song Jian nodded; after all, they were just a few level 10+ players who could live well in Doomsday City even without safe houses. His own territory and alliance territory merged, expanding several hundred meters outward. The territory was now nearly one kilometer in size. There werent enough NPCs in the territory, so they needed to recruit more helpers. Song Jian left it all to steward George. However, there was a monthly recruitment limit for NPCs in the territory, and it couldnt be unlimited. My lord, we should recruit wandering NPCs from the city to build our territory faster and more effectively, Steward George respectfully suggested. George, what do you recommend? Song Jian asked. Usually, when NPCs reported to Song Jian, his first response was this. After asking, NPCs would always provide great solutions, so Song Jian didnt have to worry. Song Jian just needed to choose the best solution from among them. My lord, I suggest building a tavern in the territory. With a tavern, there will be a steady flow of wandering NPCs visiting every day, and our recruitment opportunities will be much greater. George replied. Thats a good idea, George. Arrange for someone to build it. If theres no alcohol available, you can contact the Sunflower Bar and get a batch from them. Also, ask if they can help us train some bartenders. Song Jian nodded and said. Very well, my lord. I will carry out your orders and send someone to negotiate with the Sunflower Bar! Steward George nodded and said, Additionally, theres a recruiting hall in the city where you can recruit suitable talents! Recruiting hall? Song Jian was taken aback, as he had never heard this information before, not even mentioned in the game update content. Wheres the recruiting hall? Song Jian asked curiously. Its at the highest building in the city! George pointed at the Television Tower in the city center. From where Song Jian stood, he could only see the tip of the tower. It was indeed the tallest building in the city, but it was so close to the city center that Song Jian even suspected it was in an area populated by level 30 monsters. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ill check it out when I have the chance, Song Jian nodded. Level 30 monsters were still a challenge for Song Jian. He could handle one or two, but more than five would make him consider retreating. If he encountered a level 30 Elite Level Boss, Song Jian would likely turn tail and run immediately. Are there any other methods? Song Jian glanced at the distant Television Tower and casually asked. Theres another one, my lord! George nodded, Every month, several prisons will randomly appear in the city, holding some very powerful NPCs. If you can rescue them, you have a great chance of recruiting them! Very powerful NPCs? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help but ask, How did they get imprisoned, and why are they appearing in this city? Chapter 421: Scare Away Chapter 421: Scare Away Song Jians words left George a little helpless. He glanced at Song Jian and said, Actually, these powerful NPCs are criminals who have committed crimes. They have wandered into this city. If you can liberate them and give them another chance to regain their freedom, they would definitely be grateful to you. Of course, theres a small chance you might encounter some prisoners with quirky personalities who might attack you directly. Therefore, this is a very dangerous method and I dont recommend you to do it. George added. What are their levels then? Song Jian hesitated for a while before asking. The lowest is level 10, and it does not exceed first-order combat power. Because those prisoners with more than first-order combat power will not be exiled to our abandoned city, but will be sent to more dangerous places! George explained. Good, do you happen to know where the nearest prisoner is? Song Jian asked. He had already discovered that in this game, players could recruit many followers. The more followers a player had, the stronger the player would become indirectly, whether it was for territorial expansion campaigns or defending their own castle, a large number of people were needed. Some players rely on gathering more players, but Song Jian wanted to recruit more followers, because compared to players, followers are easier to control. My Lord, there is a prison in this level 25 monster area. If no one attempts to rescue the prisoner within a month, the prison will automatically open, and the criminal inside will mutate into a monster BOSS! George waved his hand and a semi-transparent map immediately appeared in front of Song Jian. Pointing lightly at the map, George said, In fact, the reason why there are so many BOSSes in this city is mostly because every month there are prisoners breaking out of their cages, turning into monsters. Very well then, Ill go and see if I can rescue him. Song Jian nodded and memorized the location. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Be careful, my Lord. No one can guarantee how much strength that prisoner still possesses, nor can they promise that he will become your follower after you rescue him! George wore a worried expression on his face. Song Jian waved his hand to assure George and headed towards the manor. He had only taken two steps when he remembered something and quickly turned to George, Oh right, George, help me recruit or train some miners, the more the better. Ive found a rich vein, but I cant mine it alone. I need to form a mining team! Yes, my Lord, I will recruit miners right away! George said, bowing. The recruitment interface has various NPC skills available. Players can recruit according to their needs. Song Jian handed the recruitment authority over to George and many matters were taken care of by him. After he finished giving instructions, Song Jian headed towards the location George marked. There should not be many players hunting monsters in the level 25 monster area. The imprisoned NPC should also still be quietly waiting in the prison. At this point, there were almost no more monsters in the Level 5 monster area. All around were players and players safe houses. Most of the players would only upgrade their safe houses, without launching a territorial expansion campaign. Once they launch an expansion campaign, they might end up in a war against a dozen other players, considered a suicidal act. Therefore, most players grouped with their neighbors to form a war pact, which then integrates horizontally and vertically, convincing more players to join their pact. As the number of players and safe houses increased, the surrounding environment got badly destroyed, leaving no full path. As Song Jian passed along the road, he even met two groups of robbers. To avoid these disturbances, Song Jian directly displayed his level. As expected, no player dared to block his way afterward. Arriving at the level 25 monster area, the mutated zombies here were noticeably stronger. Their originally shriveled flesh was now filled up again. However, they no longer looked fresh like the living, instead, they emitted a purple-black glow. These mutated zombies had sharp fangs in their mouths, their fingernails shimmered with a dark metallic gloss, and even their bodies showed scale-like patterns, giving the impression of being covered in scales. These mutated zombies possessed immense power. A single punch could easily shatter a wall. As a result, this district was far less preserved than those occupied by lower-level monsters. Most of the shops and even the buildings had been turned into rubble. Under such conditions, the supplies that players were looking for were greatly reduced, and the terrain would not provide any advantages during fights, forcing them to fight head-on. Players with weak abilities would probably prefer to continue hunting lower-level monsters instead of coming here to level up. Perhaps because no players had come to level up, as soon as Song Jian entered the area, he saw a robust zombie over two meters tall. This zombies cheeks were covered with an exoskeleton layer, looking like it was wearing a giant helmet, and its upper body was bare. It held a huge double-sided battle-ax in its right hand, dragging on the ground, and in its left hand, it held an oil lamp, which looked quite bizarre. This monster was wandering aimlessly on the deserted street. Whenever it encountered a zombie blocking its way, its right hand would violently swing forward. The huge double-sided battle-ax would utter a heavy, beast-like roar, chopping the zombie that blocked the way into two halves. Even a casual glance at this level 25 elite BOSS robust mutated zombie would give one a tremendously heavy pressure. Seeing this BOSS approaching him, the oppressive feeling made Song Jian couldnt resist summoning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, his left hand was also gripping a bottle of Weakness Potion, all caution was displayed. The enormous pressure the BOSS exerted on Song Jian made him, originally confident of effortlessly crushing a level 25 elite BOSS, instantly doubted himself. Just as the BOSS was getting closer and closer, and Song Jian could not help but think of launching an attack, a rebellious roar suddenly echoed from afar. The roar scared the robust BOSS in front of Song Jian, making it turn and run away instantly. It even knocked down dozens of mutated zombies along the way. In no time, the silhouette of this BOSS disappeared into the ruins in the distance. Song Jian, puzzled, looked toward the direction of the roar. That was precisely his destination, the place where the NPC criminal was being held captive. There certainly wont be any other players here. Could it be that roar was emitted by the captive criminal? Song Jian speculated in his mind: Merely with a roar, it was able to scare away a level 25 elite BOSS. How high is this criminals strength? Does it really not exceed first-order combat power? Chapter 422: Beastman Warrior Chapter 422: Beastman Warrior Song Jian walked in the direction of the sound, turned a street corner, and saw a low, squat building built of bricks and stone in the ruins of a residential building not far away. This low building looked quite crude, the stones were all hewed from large blocks, contrasting with the surrounding modern architecture. The door to this house was no more than an iron gate. The thicknesses of the iron bars were the size of an arm, deeply embedded into the stone. To get out would require breaking the surrounding walls, or somehow passing through the gate. In this cage, a beastman with green skin was imprisoned. This beastman had lost an ear. Trailing down its cheek was a hideous scar. Had this wound been a mere two millimeters away, it would have cost the beastman an eye. Scars covered his body, appearing like a weathered soldier. Upon seeing Song Jian, the beastman appeared to grow even more ferocious, his thick arms grabbing hold of the iron railing, shaking it constantly, looking like it wanted to attack Song Jian. Yet no matter how much force it used, the iron bars did not budge. Not even a speck of dust fell. Clearly, a special force was maintaining the prison, and the beastman could not break it. Abeastman? Song Jian, watching this muscular beastman, couldnt help feel a touch of disappointment in his eyes. He who is not of my kind has a heart of a different kind. Towards any other race, even in games, Song Jian always held a guarded stance. Can you understand me? Song Jian, unwilling to waste his trip, hesitated briefly but posed his question to the imprisoned beastman. Human I enjoy chewing your hearts! The beastmans large mouth split into a ferocious smile, his red, violent eyes emitting a strong murderous intent. Song Jians face darkened. Without another word, he drew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and thrust it forcefully through the bars of the cage. Thud- A faint sound rang out as a magical barrier blocked the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Circles of ripples spread from the point of contact before slowly disappearing. The imprisoned beastman watched as Song Jian failed and immediately burst into laughter. Song Jians brows furrowed. He could sense that the enchantment blocking his strength wasnt very strong. If he were willing to put in the effort, he could still destroy this prison. The enchantment not only stopped the beastman from coming out, but it also protected him. Watching the beastman laughing heartily, Song Jian lifted the comer of his mouth slightly, sheathed his sword, and prepared to turn and leave after one last glance at the beastman. Seeing Song Jian turn to leave, the beastman warriors eyes filled with contempt and he broke into another round of raucous laughter. This beastman was powerful, equivalent to a level thirty elite boss. Song Jian didnt have the absolute confidence of defeating him. However, the beastman warrior had to stay in this prison for a whole month. Once the energy of the prison dissipated, it would be able to break out and transform into a boss. With a months time, Song Jian could easily level up to thirty and then return to take him down. Prisoners like this would randomly appear in Doomsday City every month. When the time came, George would naturally notify him of their locations. If he encountered subduable ones, he would subdue them. If he encountered ones like this beastman warrior, he would give up. There wouldnt be much loss for Song Jian either way. Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he suddenly remembered a skill from the Book of the Abyss C Abyss Temptation. It only required one hundred thousand combat experience to unlock. With a thought, the black Book of the Abyss appeared in Song Jians hands. He turned to the section about the Abyss Temptation skill and began to read carefully. Abyss Temptation (Active): MAX. Skill Effect: After locking the target, chant the Language of Abyss Temptation at them, causing them to gradually lose their sanity. The stronger the targets willpower attribute, the greater the resistance against the Language of Abyss Temptation, causing the success rate of this skill to decrease. This skill lasts for 30 seconds and can be interrupted. The target might attack the caster during the charm. If the target meets the charm requirement after thirty seconds, they will receive the Abyss Slave Mark and the skill succeeds. If they do not meet the charm requirement after thirty seconds, the skill fails and they will take a Soul Shock for 500 spirit points of damage. Skill cost: 30% Spirit Points. This skill seems a bit situational, Song Jian contemplated while scratching his chin. In terms of casting time, applying the skill to the target required having the ability to trap them for thirty seconds. Otherwise, the results would merely be driving the target into a more feral state and there was a high chance it would attract the targets attacks. But for the beastman warrior confined in the cage, this skill seemed tailor- made. What Song Jian was considering now was whether it would be worth it to spend one hundred thousand combat experience to make the beastman warrior in front of him a slave. Song Jian was only 3% short of reaching the next level, so deducting one hundred thousand combat experience points was equivalent to losing ten percent of his total experience. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian decided to unlock this skill. After all, prisoners like this only randomly appeared a few times a month. Whats more, even fewer were discovered by others. Most transformed into city monster bosses once their time was up. With a thought, Song Jians experience bar immediately decreased. On the Book of the Abyss, the dim skill icon for Abyss Temptation lit up, emitting a glow. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A series of Abyssal phrases suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind, as if an invisible hand had physically shoved knowledge into his brain without consideration for his capacity for such information. After a moment of dizziness, Song Jian mastered the Abyss Temptation Language. The Language of the Abyss had an extremely strong charm function. Ordinary people hearing it would quickly fall and become abyssal monsters if they did not have strong willpower. The charm spell formed by the Language of the Abyss was even more potent, rendering normal monsters unable to withstand it. With the Book of the Abyss in hand, Song Jian turned to the Abyss Temptation section, fixed his gaze on the beastman in the cage, and began to softly chant. The beastman warrior, seeing that Song Jian had stopped and pulled out a book, instinctively felt something was amiss but could not identify the problem. Before long, the beastman warrior suddenly felt as if it was being watched by a savage beast. A pair of eyes filled with ferocity were fixed on its chest, sharp fangs seemed ready to pierce it at any moment. Whispered words of charm reached its ears, the sound was infuriating yet sparked an irresistible urge to continue listening. This sensation made the beastman warrior extremely uncomfortable, prompting an uncontrollable wild roar. Chapter 423: Slaves Chapter 423: Slaves The Beastman warrior, who had let out a roar, suddenly felt a refreshing sensation spread throughout his body. But following that venting roar, the uncomfortable feeling rushed back into his heart. The sound in his ears grew louder, making the Beastman warrior feel even more uncomfortable. In Song Jians eyes, the Beastman warrior at this moment seemed like a furious beast, instinctively releasing its ferocity. Time passed by second by second, and the Beastman warrior roared and growled non-stop. Blood was slowly flowing from the corner of his mouth, and the two blood-red eyes showed no sign of rationality, like a wild beast driven by instinct to go berserk. It used its head to ram repeatedly against the cage, its forehead covered in fresh blood. Much of the blood had even flowed down its cheeks, and the strong smell of blood filled the Beastman warriors nostrils. It felt as if it was back on the battlefield of the past, facing hordes of encroaching enemies. Despite being alone, it had no fear, charging towards thousands of soldiers and horses, and beginning a bloody carnage. Ten seconds, fifteen seconds, twenty seconds, twenty-five seconds, As Song Jian finished the last syllable of Abyss Temptation, a sudden wave of weakness came over him, and 30% Spirit Points almost made him faint and fall to the ground. However, Song Jian quickly recovered. This kind of feeling only occurred after releasing the Eye Kill technique. It was the aftereffect of a large amount of Spirit Points loss, and all he needed was a little rest. At this moment, the Beastman warrior had completely degenerated into a wild beast, constantly ramming its body against the bars. Even though its body was covered in wounds from the impact, it didnt feel any pain at all. The Beastman warrior now stood on all fours and began gnawing at the iron bars with its tusks after it had grown tired of ramming. It seemed to have completely lost its sanity. Just then, a black rune emerged from the Book of the Abyss, and with a whoosh, it shot toward the Beastman warriors forehead. A burning sensation was felt as the Beastman warrior let out a heart-wrenching roar. The black rune had branded itself onto the warriors forehead, and black energy emanated from it, spreading like a large net and wrapping around the Beastmans entire body. In a short amount of time, numerous black lines, resembling a web, appeared on the Beastmans skin. The black energy became increasingly denser, gradually covering the warrior and eventually transforming it into a cocoon over six feet tall, standing still in its place. This should be successful, right? Song Jian put away the Book of the Abyss, staring at the black cocoon in the cage and guessing to himself. It wasnt long before the Beastman warrior burst out of the black cocoon, tearing it apart from the inside. Upon seeing Song Jian, it showed an obedient expression, kneeling on one knee and touching its forehead to the ground, saying in a deep voice, Master! At this point, the Beastman warrior had completely transformed. On its once green skin, it was now covered with fine black scales, looking as if it were wearing black fish scale armor. Its scarlet eyes had turned silver-white, and a glowing black rune adorned its forehead. Its cheeks became thinner, and the tusks had shrunk slightly. Its muscular body seemed even more robust than before, filled with explosive power. Looking at the kneeling Beastman warrior, a rune was also flashing in Song Jians mind. With just a thought, the rune would shatter, and once that happened, this powerful Beastman warrior would lose its life in an instant. The skill has succeeded, and it has now become my slave! Song Jians face revealed a joyful smile, feeling very satisfied with the Abyss Temptation skill. The only drawback was that if a slave died, it would genuinely die, unable to be resurrected like the Black Dragon cub. Get up, Song Jian said, drawing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and beginning to chop the prison bars. It took over half an hour for him to break the prison and free the Beastman warrior with his attack power. Once the Beastman warrior stood behind him, Song Jian realized that the warriors height had now exceeded two meters. Even without any weapons, the aura radiating from its body gave off an intense oppressive feeling. Wiry were you imprisoned in the first place? Song Jian asked, looking the Beastman warrior up and down. I apologize, Master. I cant remember anything. I only recognize you as my Master! The Beastman warrior said respectfully. Song Jian: Returning to his territory with the Beastman warrior, Song Jian was about to summon George and have him assign some work for the Beastman warrior. After all, he couldnt let such a powerful combatant follow him around as a bodyguard every day. Before he could summon George, the floor beneath Song Jian suddenly began to tremble. Looking out the window, the entire territory seemed to be shaking as well. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whats going on? An earthquake? Song Jians face changed, and at that moment, he suddenly heard a loud system voice in his ear. System: The war alliance Hand of God has declared war on the war alliance City of Hope. The war lasts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end! What? An alliance dared to attack me? Raising an eyebrow, Song Jians eyes filled with surprise, followed by a wave of anger emanating from his heart. The trembling subsided, as this was simply a setup by the system. In actuality, it caused no damage to Song Jians territory but merely served as a reminder. However, what caught Song Jian off guard was that these tremors happened one after another. System: The war alliance Survive has declared war on the war alliance City of Hope. The war lasts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end! System: The war alliance Little Bird Movement Team has declared war on the war alliance City of Hope. The war lasts 2 hours. If the City of Hope alliance core is destroyed or 2 hours pass, the war alliance conflict will end! In an instant, six war alliances declared war on Song Jian simultaneously! A virtual map appeared before Song Jian, which clearly marked his territorys position alongside the six war alliances. These six alliance territories were practically distributed all around Song Jians territory. Their combined area was at least twice that of Song Jians. Moreover, any further expansion would result in a border with Song Jians territory, leading to a territorial expansion battle. Thus, the six groups joined forces to strike first, intending to eliminate Song Jian and divide his territory among them. Chapter 424: Catapult Chapter 424: Catapult Little Brother Jian, someones attacking us, Im coming over right away! Li Keer was the first to contact Song Jian and said directly. Soon, Wang Qi and his team also said they would be there shortly; Song Jian turned his head to look at Luo Tianyus camp, and it didnt take long for Luo Tianyu to lead her troops out of the camp, standing on an empty space; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed that on a vacant space in the southwest direction of his territory, a milky-white light suddenly burst forth, the light grew more and more intense, and in no time, a three-story bar appeared on the empty space; S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Li Keer walked out of the bars entrance, followed by a group of thugs dressed in bar attire; Brother Song, Ive moved the bar to the war alliances territory! Li Keer waved at Song Jian, her face full of smiles. Players who join the war alliance have one chance to move their safe house to the war alliances territory, but few people do so, because once their safe house is moved to the war alliances territory, if the territory is breached, their hard- earned safe house will be destroyed, returning to square one. Safe houses that are not inside the war alliances territory will not be affected even if the alliance is captured. Most players join a war alliance just to find a backer, so they rarely move their safe houses to the war alliances territory and share life and death with them. Theyll be attacking in a while, come and get some high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots first! Song Jian shouted to the two. There were many good things in the war alliances warehouse, but they could only be taken with Contribution Points, and high-explosive grenades and self- destructing robots were even more useful in wars. To defend his territory, Song Jian spared no expense and provided them all for free; Li Keer and Luo Tianyu each took ten high-explosive grenades and ten self- destructing robots, then Li Keer began setting traps around the territory. Song Jian ordered the Blood Crow to fly in all directions to investigate the movements of these six war alliances. Song Jian estimated that these six alliances should attack together rather than in separate attacks; After all, each of them was weaker than Song Jian, and if they attacked separately, they would likely be defeated one by one by Song Jian; Soon, Wang Qi and his teammates all arrived at Song Jians territory, ready for battle; Brother Song, just tell us how to fight, well listen to you! Wang Qi said; With a serious face, Song Jian looked at the war alliances store and directly bought all the defensive equipment in it. This time, more than 200,000 Doomsday Coins were invested, making him feel a tinge of pain; However, these defensive devices were all worth the investment. Row upon row of caltrops were placed on the streets along the six attackers approach routes, with shops and buildings everywhere. To attack, they had to clear these caltrops first; Next, six mobile arrow towers were placed by Song Jian at the sides behind the caltrops. Once the enemy approached, these mobile arrow towers would attack mercilessly; Then, Song Jian placed the bloody corpses around the arrow towers to protect them. These bloody corpses could act as cannon fodder, and even if they were all killed, Song Jian wouldnt care; The Blood Wolves, on the other hand, were scattered around the shops and buildings as ambushers. Once the enemy came, they could launch surprise attacks in the chaos. Since the war was about to begin, all the employees in the territory had already entered the Manor Castle, protected by tall walls, so the enemies wouldnt attack them for a while; If the Manor Castle couldnt protect them, it would mean that Song Jian had lost the war, and these NPCs would be taken away as resources; Luo Tianyu led fifty soldiers, guarding behind the defensive measures. In front of her was a more than 100-meter-wide open space. Once the enemy attacked here, Luo Tianyu would lead her soldiers to form a battle formation and launch an attack; Although the number of soldiers that could be led increased with level growth, Luo Tianyu was somewhat disappointed that she could only recruit the cheapest spearmen. If she could recruit cavalry, even if there were only a dozen or twenty of them, Luo Tianyu was confident that she could completely wipe out the attacking enemies; Everyone was on high alert, and half an hour later, a large group of people appeared at the edge of the war alliances territory. Jiang Shan stood among the crowd, looking at the dense caltrops ahead and the arrow towers behind them, his face suddenly became grim. Boss, theyre really well-prepared. How are we going to get through this? How about we change directions of attack? A scout-class player, who returned from the front, couldnt help but say after reporting the situation. Change direction? Can you be sure that there are no traps in the other directions? Jiang Shan said coldly, And how much trouble it is to move all our siege equipment back and forth? Time is against us. Once we change directions, they can adjust their defenses according to our movements at any time, and we can only waste time in vain! Frustrated, Jiang Shan turned to the other war alliance leaders and asked, What do you guys think? A chubby player hesitated for a while as he looked at the territory Song Jian had built, and finally said with a flattering smile, Jiang Shan is the leader this time around; we, of course, listen to Jiang Shan. The other people nearby also expressed their support, Yes, yes, we listen to Jiang Shan! Jiang Shan revealed a smile and nodded, Well then, lets bring the catapults over, demolish those caltrops first, and then well talk. Hmph, thinking these things will wear down our combat power is just daydreaming! Yeah, Jiang Shan has a good idea. Lets use the catapults to destroy all the caltrops. Haha, that way, these things will be useless, and theyll have wasted a large sum of money! Indeed, indeed, these caltrops are not cheap. Ive seen them in the war alliance store. This dense array must have taken at least tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins! Blow them up, blow them up! We cant risk our brothers lives for this! For a moment, everyone chimed in, and soon, several catapults were pushed over by a group of players; The catapults made a creaking noise as the long launch arms bent over, and large stone bullets appeared in their baskets. Little Brother Jian, theyre going to use the catapults to destroy the caltrops! Quickly, teleport me over, I can add defenses to the caltrops! Li Keer looked anxious as she jumped and shouted. The territory was an extension of Song Jians Manor Castle, where he could teleport freely and even assign any NPC to any corner within the territory; If the player agreed, Song Jian naturally could also move them to any corner within the territory; Upon hearing Li Keers shout, Song Jians mind moved, and her figure flashed, appearing tens of meters away from the caltrops; Chapter 425: Clash Chapter 425: Clash Li Keer chant a spell, raising her right hand, a white light fly from her hand towards the thickly scattered caltrops. Suddenly, a semi-transparent light shield envelops each of the caltrops; Seeing Li Keer has finished releasing her skill, Song Jian mentally beckons her back, that place is far too dangerous, the catapults have already begun to hurl stones at the caltrops. Seven or eight basketball-sized stones whistled towards caltrops, the moment they struck the light shield, the stones shattered into countless fragments that sprayed in all directions, causing secondary damage; Song Jians eyes twitch, these catapults look a lot more powerful than he had imagined; Brother Song, I dont think we can just sit and watch, why dont I take some fellows and flank them for a sneak attack? Wang Qi, looking at the distant group of around forty or fifty players, suggested with a stroke of his chin. The four of you, not enough for their full barrage! Song Jian glanced at Wang Qi and said, And how do you know they arent prepared? Do you see how many thieves there are in their team? Most of the players have chosen their professions by now, and their equipment corresponds with their professions, so its easy to tell them apart. Wang Qi looked up, out of forty or fifty people, there were only one or two thieves at the front of the team, this revelation sent shivers down his spine. It must be noted that the four main professions of warrior, thief, mage, and priest are the easiest to pick, and their skills are quite potent, hence why most players choose these professions. Moreover, these professions can later be transferred to other more powerful professions. Out of forty or fifty people, according to probabilities, there should be at least a dozen or so thieves, but right now there are only one or two, its apparent that other thief profession players are hiding around, waiting for Song Jian to send people for the ambush. So we can only watch as they break in? This is just too suffocating! Wang Qi said upset. Song Jian calmly stared at the six player guilds in front of him. These players arent of low level, the highest being level eighteen, the lowest being sixteen. Including the siege weapons of the six guilds, their combined force would make it fairly easy to destroy a guild. Song Jians guild was newly founded and hadnt had a chance to recruit many players, so they were at a numerical disadvantage. You guys hold your position here for now, lets see what happens when they attack! Song Jian instructed then turned and dashed towards another direction of his territory. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The players from the opposing six guilds, were looking at the catapults continually bombarding the caltrops, their faces were flushed with excitement. Brother Shan, why dont we take this opportunity to bulldoze their constructions? A player excitedly roared; Are you a fool, huh, are you a fool? Jiang Shan stared at that player and yelled: It would waste so much time demolishing these constructions! We only have a little over an hour at most, breaking into their manor castle is most important. And once we seize their manor castle, these shops and constructions will become our war spoils! The player who had advocated for demolishing Song Jians territory was at a loss for words, he humbly scratched his head and burst out in sheepish laughter; Li Keers defense spell could only mitigate damage, not entirely neutralize it. After a few rounds of bombardments, the rows of caltrops began to fall apart; Jiang Shan glanced at the time, because of the slow movement speed of the siege weapons, they had spent over twenty minutes to get to the edge of Song Jians territory. Then they spent another ten or so minutes bombarding the caltrops, nearly forty minutes have passed and they had not spotted the opponents Manor Castle. Speed it up! Jiang Shan ordered, narrowing his brows. In no time, more than a dozen heavily-armored defense warriors, holding large shields, formed a row and positioned themselves at the front of the crowd. Behind them were the mages, archers, and other ranged attack professions. The warriors began to slowly advance holding up their shields. As for the mages and archers, they followed behind. Once the caltrops came into their attack range, they would initiate the assault. Clang, clang, clang- The defensive warriors were now close to the caltrops, entering within the attack range of the mobile arrow towers. The towers automatically locked onto the targets and shot arrows at them. However, the defense of the arrow towers was not high, against defensive warriors, they could only deal about a dozen points of damage. When spread out among so many defense warriors, it was relatively easy to withstand, some warriors even managed to defend and attack the caltrops simultaneously. The mages and archer profession players behind then entered attack range, one after another they attacked the caltrops, with their participation, the caltrops defense value dropped rapidly; Swiftly, in less than three minutes, rows of caltrops were all destroyed, then they rushed towards the mobile arrow towers, starting to take down these towers; Prepare yourselves, we are going to storm through! Jiang Shan noted that the opposing guild had not many players, which was within his expectation. A newly established guild would certainly not have had the chance to recruit players yet. But the quantity of NPC warriors that the opponent had surprised Jiang Shan, and the fifty spear soldiers behind Luo Tianyu made his brow furrow. However, if he didnt eliminate all the opponents troops, there would no way he could rest assured and attack the Manor Castle. General guardians would rely on castle walls for defense, these people actually gave up on the defense of the wall, opting for field battle. Actually, for Jiang Shan and the six guilds, this could work to their advantage; After another five minutes, all of the mobile arrow towers had been destroyed, with a wave of his hand, Jiang Shan made most of the players charge towards the center of Song Jians territory C the Manor Castle. They would only be victorious in this guild war if they secure that place; Forty or fifty players swarmed forward, leaving behind only half a dozen people to guard the siege weapons. Without the aid of the players, the movement speed of the siege weapons dropped significantly, only managing to inch forward; Once we beat these players, the siege weapons should have almost made it within attack range. Then well take the Manor Castle down in one go! Jiang Shan thought to himself, as he ran while drawing his weapon. Sharp Edge Formation! Luo Tianyu lifted his Square Sky Halberd, shouting fiercely. Charge! Fifty spear soldiers quickly moved about and swiftly formed the Sharp Edge Formation. They roared while charging towards the players; Lets go too! Wang Qi shouted, leading the way. He took aim at the player in the lead, pulled the trigger, and a flash of red light appeared as quick as a spark, instantly hitting the player 300 meters away. The bullet pierced right through his chest before he could react, his vitality points dropped by a third. Startled, he yelled Holy Smokes, and quickly dodged to the side; Suddenly, the two parties collided, cries for battle filled Song Jians territory. At this moment, Song Jian had rounded from one side of his territory to their rear. His vertical pupils in his forehead opened, a silver light radiated, revealing around ten invisible thieves distributed around the siege engines, like a big net waiting for ambushers to fall into; Chapter 426: Retreat Chapter 426: Retreat Song Jian hid on the rooftop of a shop, watching siege machines slowly moving into the territory, and the players guarding them also entered the territory. Targeting a stealthy thief on the outermost side, Song Jian had a thought, and his figure disappeared, appearing directly behind the thief. At the moment Song Jian appeared, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly chopped towards the opponents head; Light Strike! A dazzling golden Sword Qi traversed the sky, and the stealthy thief didnt even have time to react before he was toppled to the ground. A damage of more than 500 points floated above his head, instantly killing him; By the time everyone reacted, Song Jians figure had already disappeared, only leaving behind a thiefs corpse and a piece of leather armor leggings that he had dropped; What happened? a stealthy thief asked nervously. It seems like someone attacked He can teleport, hes a mage! No, I saw his weapon was a one-handed sword, it should be a warrior-type profession How could a warrior profession teleport? Damn, this guy set the war league on his own territory, weve entered their territory! What should we do, theres no way to fight, why dont we just go and join the main force. What about these siege machines? Without them, how can we break their walls? Gather up, everyone defend together, keep an eye on every direction, I dont believe he can kill us all at once! Soon, the thieves guarding the siege machines began to gather, cautiously watching their surroundings with their backs to each other. Players can teleport within their own safe house, a setting that many players dont care about C it just saves some walking time, and its nothing amazing. But as the safety level of the players house increased, and the surrounding territory could be developed, this setting became a bit of a bug. Now, Song Jians attacks seemed to come out of nowhere, which made more than a dozen players fearful, and Song Jian was now invincible. As more than ten thieves gathered together, Song Jian felt a bit tricky, but seeing them so close to each other out of fear, a smile appeared on his face again; Soon, these stealthy thieves followed the siege machines for dozens of meters, and Song Jian did not appear, so they relaxed a bit. He seems not to dare to come out. Yes, even if he can teleport, there are a few seconds of cooldown between each teleport, its enough for us to focus fire and kill him. How dare he come out now? Just as these thief players relaxed, several humanoid robots, half a person tall, suddenly appeared from the road ahead and swayed towards them. What the hell is that? a thief looked at the robots with a puzzled face. Dont let them get close, I feel something is wrong! You two, go and get rid of those things! Two stealthy thieves charged at the five or six self-destructing robots; Clang clang clang~ Daggers scraped against the robots, bursting out a series of sparks; the defense of self-destructing robots was 1000 points, and the attacks of these thieves couldnt empty their defense at all; With the attack of the thieves, the speed of these self-destructing robots suddenly increased and rushed into the group of thieves; Boom! The explosion sounded, and more than a dozen thieves felt a wave of air rushing towards them. They were suddenly blown away, and their Vitality Points dropped sharply; Fog Grass, what the hell is this? The damage is so high! Boom, boom, boom~ Five or six self-destructing robots each targeted a thief, exploding near them, causing damage to all the thieves within a six-meter radius; The self-destructing robots achieved a great success with just one move, taking down nearly all the thieves. The combined damage of the six robots was close to 2,000 points, which was too much for the thieves, who only had 300 to 400 Vitality Points; A dying thief, with only a little Vitality left, watched as a figure slowly walked towards him. Regret filled his heart, and he muttered to himself, How is this possible, hes so strong! A long sword took away his last bit of Vitality, and his consciousness instantly plunged into darkness; Having killed all the thieves in the surrounding area and picked up all the spoils, Song Jian began to destroy the slow-moving siege equipment; At this moment, Jiang Shan was entangled in battle with Luo Tianyus warriors. The players strength was much greater than Luo Tianyus spear warriors. Although the Sharp Edge Formation had caused some damage to Jiang Shan and his team, the spear warriors were gradually falling, and Wang Qis party were steadily retreating; One after another, roaring blood corpses rushed into the enemys camp, but these ordinary monsters were quickly killed, merely consuming some of the enemys Spirit Points. The high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots had already been used up. At the beginning, they managed to kill seven or eight players while their opponents hadnt yet encountered them. However, once everyone started fighting, it was difficult to use these items without harming their own side. The Beastman slave that Song Jian had just recruited seemed to enjoy the killing. He grabbed two corpses on the ground as weapons and charged into the crowd, killing everyone in his way. However, he soon paid the price for his reckless behavior. Dozens of players focused their fire on him, and the Beastman Warrior only held on for a few seconds before he was heavily injured and began fleeing towards the Manor Castle. Sister Rain, should we retreat to the Manor? Wang Qi shouted loudly. Retreat! Luo Tianyu glanced at the surrounding players, her eyebrows tightly furrowed, and her face showed a reluctant expression. If only my military rank had been higher, allowing me to recruit stronger soldiers, I could have easily wiped the floor with you all on my own! Luo Tianyu thought bitterly in her heart. Wielding the Square Sky Halberd, Luo Tianyu fended off several players surrounding her. She pulled on the Abyssal Nightmares reins and ran towards the Manor, with more than a dozen remaining spear warriors covering their retreat. Seeing the enemy charge again, Luo Tianyu pulled out two high- explosive grenades and threw them toward the enemy; However, the opposing players simply activated their Acceleration Skills and dodged the grenades. Haha, Brother Shan, theyre running! Lets go! We won, we won, haha, they must be dreaming if they think they can beat our six war alliances with just a few people! A few war alliance leaders laughed heartily; Bring the Catapults, a few of you go and push them over here, speed it up! With the Catapults, well break their walls and turn their Manor Castle into a flat ground! Jiang Shan said passionately. At this moment, a players face changed greatly as he shouted, Someone is destroying our siege equipment! Everyone turned to look, and all that remained of their once abundant siege equipment were a few Battering Rams that were still being chopped by other players. The rest of the Catapults and other siege equipment had already become a pile of wood chips; S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Shan felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. Without the siege equipment, the idea of breaking the enemys Manor with their thirty-odd players in an hour was pure fantasy. Seeing the defensive structures of the enemys Manor, Jiang Shan felt a chill in his heart. They were already within the attack range of the enemys Manor Castle Catapults. Did they really have to use their own flesh and blood to fight against the heavily armed enemy Manor? Chapter 427: Better off Dead Chapter 427: Better off Dead Damn it, how did this happen! What the hell were those rogue professionals doing? How did they let one person launch a successful sneak attack! Jiang Shan cursed, his face beet red with rage. Brother Shan, what do we do now? The clan leader of a war guild asked, his face pale. Should we give it one more try? They only have a few people. We can surely win if we just break into the castle! A war guild leader gazed unwillingly at the not-so-distant castle and softly suggested. And how are we going to do that? With such high walls and so many defensive arrow towers, youll be turned into a pincushion before you even get close! Someone retorted discontentedly. Jiang Shan gritted his teeth fiercely. He originally thought he had victory in the bag, all according to plan. But unexpectedly, the tide of battle had turned dramatically. Just a moment ago, their path was clear and straight, and now, they were poised on the edge of a steep precipice. Brother Shan, how about we take out that guy first. Someone pointed at Song Jian, who was cutting down the last battering ram, and shouted. Yes, kill him first! Killing him would be worth it, and worst-case scenario, we can try again once weve regrouped. We have the numbers, whats there to be afraid of! Lets go, brothers! We take that guy down first! Jiang Shan raised his arm in a battle cry, shouting loudly. This war guild war could be considered a thorough failure. More than twenty of his side had died whereas not a single player from the other side was dead, only a bunch of NPC spear soldiers. All the siege equipment had been destroyed, leaving them powerless to attack the manor. Their morale had sunk to the lowest point, now they could only try to regain some confidence by dealing with the person who had launched the surprise attack. As around thirty players charged towards Song Jian, he had already destroyed the last siege equipment. Seeing the crowd rushing towards him, a cruel smirk appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. With a thought, thirty blood wolves squeezed out from various buildings. Each wolf was as big as a small calf, with sharp fangs glittering metallically, and their eyes shone with a bloody glow as they growled and closed in on Song Jian. Kill them! Song Jian commanded. Howl- A wolf howled, and the thirty blood wolves leaped towards the crowd. Then, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon cub. A nearly two-meter Black Dragon flew up into the sky, roaring as it sprayed a hot dragon breath over the more than thirty players. Song Jians figure flickered, appearing behind a cleric. His dark red longsword easily pierced through the clerics defense, going right through his chest. The clerics vitality points suddenly plunged. Then, Song Jian pointed his left index finger at his forehead, a silver Sword Qi pierced through his forehead. Before the cleric could even scream, Song Jian had instantly killed him. A nearby warrior, consumed by rage upon seeing his companion attacked, instinctively used his charge skill to hurtle towards Song Jian. Sacred Parry! A golden light flashed on Song Jians body, and he positioned his long sword in front of his chest. Defense- The charging warrior felt as if he had slammed into a wall. The counter-attack force made his skeleton issue a crunch crunch sound, and the damage dealt to him was over sixty points. More importantly, the stun status, which should have been inflicted on his target, appeared on this warriors status bar instead. Stunned, how could I be the one stunned? The dazed warrior was greatly frightened. At that moment, a golden Sword Qi descended from above. Light Strike! Although this player wasnt a dark creature, nearly six hundred damage points were more than he could bear. His vitality points immediately plunged to the lowest, leaving him with less than a hundred residual health points. Song Jian easily swept his right hand and dwindled down this armored warriors entire vitality points with a mere chopping slice. Bump bump bump- Several spells struck Song Jians body, causing a gray aura to circulate around him, reducing nearly 60% of the damage, which made Song Jian even more resistant than the defensive warrior. -11 -15 -17 A series of damage points floated up from Song Jians head, causing the surrounding players to twitch in surprise. How could a swordsman in leather armor have such formidable defense and resistance! At this moment, the blood wolves also charged into the group of players. These blood wolves were as tough as elite monsters, not mere cannon fodder like blood zombies. Their formidable attack power instantly turned the scene into chaos, with players scattered and disoriented. Kill this player first! Jiang Shan shouted angrily, pointing at Song Jian after slashing a leaping blood wolf away. Song Jian glanced at Jiang Shan, smiled faintly, and then his figure suddenly vanished into thin air. Damn, hes the lord of this territory! Jiang Shan cursed quietly, glancing at the other players before pulling out a dark grey stone from his bag and crushing it in his hand. The crushed stone emitted a faint grey glow that disappeared quickly. At the same time, Jiang Shans figure also vanished. He wants to trap us all here! In his invisible state, Jiang Shan looked back at Manor Castle with a face full of hatred and thought bitterly. Everyone for themselves at this point, he thought. With other players still attracting aggro, escaping was the wisest move. From within Manor Castle, Luo Tianyu, watching Song Jian reappear and wreak havoc among the players, mounted his Abyssal Nightmare and charged towards the enemy with excitement. Lets join the fight and kick them while theyre down! Tang Rong roared, activating his Acceleration Skill and charging forward. Wang Qi stood on the ramparts, observing the battlefield through a magnifying scope. Bang! Simultaneously with the sound of a gunshot, a priest on his last legs only felt a pain in his forehead before losing consciousness. That single shot instantly killed him. After taking down one player, Wang Qi didnt even spare him a glance, and instead quickly shifted his target, aiming at another injured player and pulling the trigger. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The battle ended quickly, with over thirty bodies of players lying on the ground and their gears scattered all around. Song Jian, frowning slightly, glanced at the system. All the enemies had been defeated and this Alliance Battle should be over, but the system still showed that there was more than forty minutes left. Whats going on? Could there be someone left? Song Jians eyes widened, and as he looked around, his suspicions were confirmed. About a hundred meters away, a faintly transparent figure was slowly retreating towards the border of the territory. Jiang Shan, now in a state of invisibility which had reduced his movement speed by 40%, moved as slow as a tortoise. He had reached the edge of the territory and was just a few meters away from seeking shelter in the buildings. Song Jian sneered, and his figure flickered, disappearing on the spot. Jiang Shan suddenly felt a strong wind blowing from behind his head and swiftly swung his sword to deflect it. Block! With a sharp noise, Jiang Shans figure gradually became visible. Seeing Song Jians shining silver vertical pupil, he immediately understood the situation. Spare me, and Ill join your Alliance! Jiang Shan pleaded, a look of terror on his face. No need, I think its better when youre dead! As Song Jian said this, he swung his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, slashing at Jiang Shan. Chapter 428: Airdrop? Chapter 428: Airdrop? System: Congratulations, youve achieved a glorious victory! A war that was still almost forty minutes away from ending was abruptly concluded when Song Jian killed Jiang Shan, ending the ordeal with a one-on- six skirmish that saw the City of Hope Alliance withstand the trial of battle. We have emerged victorious! Everyone began to cheer. Captain, I believe we should relocate our safe houses here. The defensive measures are excellent and quite sturdy. Zhou Qing looked around and suggested quietly. Yes, it is safer for us to be grouped together. Ma Yu nodded in agreement. The levels of their safe houses were fairly low. They would certainly struggle to fend off any attempted territory expansion attacks against them. Alright, Ill ask Brother Song. If he agrees, we should all move over here. Living in a larger group will also be more lively. Wang Qi nodded. Song Jian was pleased to hear that Wang Qi and the others were willing to move into the territory. The more players, the stronger the alliance. Some alliances would even force joining members to relocate to alliance territory but Song Jian didnt resonate with that; opting for freedom. In this alliance war, Song Jian earned a large number of war merits while every participant also received plenty. Luo Tianyu saw the war merits she received, she was so ecstatic that she couldnt close her mouth. For her, desperately in need of an upgrade in troop types, war merits were even more precious than Doomsday Coins. As for the six alliances that lost the war, all their territories became ownerless. The NPCs they hired in their territories began to scatter everywhere. At this moment, these six territories were like six delicious cakes. All it would take was for Song Jian to initiate the next territory expansion campaign to swallow them all up. By annexing these six territories, I can save a lot of development time. Ill just need to re-plan everything afterwards. Song Jian gazed into the distance, a smirk played upon his lips. Upon checking the remaining time for the territory expansion campaign, there were just a few days left. By then, Song Jians territorial expanse would at least double. Song Jians victory was an earth-shattering event for the other players. In fact, many of them had witnessed the whole process of this war firsthand. They could not believe that Song Jian, with just a few people, had defeated an alliance army ten times their size. If they hadnt seen it with their own eyes, they would consider it as unbelievable as a fairy tale. Perhaps I should join this alliance! Many players began to entertain the thought of joining the alliance, and subsequently, a dozen or so players showed up in Song Jians alliance application list. The upper limit for a level one alliance is one hundred members, but very few alliances manage to reach that number. An alliance with thirty to forty members is already considered a large alliance. Many alliances, like the City of Hope, only have a handful of members, possess weak combat power and are usually made up of like-minded small teams themselves. After all, this game cannot be treated like a game; nobody would willingly entrust their safety to others. In an alliance, the alliance leader has substantial power over alliance members. Once you join an alliance, youd be subject to many constraints, as such, many players would rather go solo than join an alliance. Song Jian did not just accept the players who applied to join the alliance. They had to undergo a strict vetting process before they could be integrated into the alliance; otherwise, it would be easy for someone from another alliance to infiltrate and cause damage. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the war over and each member of Wang Qis four-man team having moved their safe houses into Song Jians territory, they went back to farming and grinding levels. Given their low levels, they were only considered as a second-tier team, hence they had to work harder. Luo Tianyu started working on how to upgrade her troops. With an excessive amount of war merits, it was crucial she converted them into fighting power. Li Keer wasnt too interested in farming and leveling up. She spent most of her time joking around in the bar. Surprisingly, her level hadnt lagged behind. She was already at level eighteen, even higher than Wang Qi and his team. Song Jian returned to the Manor Castle and began researching how to make the Advanced Healing Potion. With it, future battles for Song Jian would become much easier. By the time Song Jian had made about a dozen advanced healing potions, it was gradually getting dark. After replenishing his high-explosive grenades and self-destructing robots, Song Jian stepped outside the Manor Castle. The NPCs who have been hired completed their days work and returned to their huts. The scattered lights inside the territory made it seem like a warm star-studded night sky. In the distance, the growl of a mutated zombie added a layer of blood-red rays to this warm ambiance. Song Jian looked up at the sky, anticipating the moonrise. He had only fifteen minutes each night to absorb moon essence and enhance his physical quality because of his Night Slayer ability. Just like other boss monsters, he never missed out on this fifteen-minute daily exercise. However, the moon never appeared. The dark clouds seemed like a thick blanket, completely engulfing the sky. Could it be that the moon isnt going to appear today? Song Jian frowned. Such instances had occurred before, where the moon wouldnt appear for a day or two in a month. However, Song Jian felt that this situation seemed to be happening rather frequently of late. Just as Song Jian was about to leave in disappointment, he suddenly felt something was amiss. There seemed to be something in the sky, but it was so dark that he couldnt make out what it was. Just then, a silver light emerged from Song Jians forehead and his vertical pupil slowly opened. His surroundings became clear, and he found a ship several hundred feet long hovering in the sky. It moved silently like a huge whale. This massive ship had three tall masts with black sails hanging from them. There was a large propeller at the stern of the ship silently rotating. The entire ship was moving slowly like a lazy beast. Is this a ship? A flying ship? Song Jian was taken aback. The pitch-black ship above his head was enormous and seemed to be moving at a slow pace. The ship had no lights on it, and it looked like a ghost ship. Just then, Song Jian saw numerous large boxes being dropped from the ship. Those boxes were attached to big parachutes and were slowly descending towards Doomsday City. Watching these boxes gently swaying in the air, Song Jian was struck by the absurd notion that supplies were being dropped for people trapped in a crisis. Lets go see whats in these boxes A thought crossed Song Jians mind and he started running towards the nearest wooden box. Chapter 429: Cemetery Chapter 429: Cemetery Hundreds of wooden boxes flew overhead, fluttering in all directions; Song Jian found it strange, however, that these boxes seemed to methodically avoid zones populated by monsters under level thirty, particularly player gathering areas. Not a single box drifted there. This could not help but arouse suspicion. It was as if someone deliberately arranged for this to happen to prevent players from getting those boxes. More boxes drifted towards the murky, city edges and vanished completely once they entered the dark fog. Surrounded by frenzied, aggressive monsters, Song Jian set his sights on the nearest box. By nightfall, even lower-level monsters, undeterred by the aura of power emanating from Song Jian, recklessly charged at him whenever they detected his presence. In such an environment, Song Jian dared not emit even the slightest bit of noise, let alone summon his motorcycle. He could only rely on his two legs to run. However, considering his current physical condition, his running speed was not much slower than if he had been on a motorcycle. Using his Sword Shadow Step and morphing into a dark cloud, he managed to evade wave after wave of monster attacks. After more than an hour, Song Jian finally reached the area populated by level thirty monsters. On his way there, he did not encounter a single box, suggesting that they would not fall into zones easily accessible to players, just as he had suspected. Standing on top of a tall building, Song Jian looked ahead. The box was descending very slowly and was still floating in the sky, but on the ground below, Song Jian could already see several figures racing towards the box. Are thoseNPCs? NPC professionals! Song Jian frowned slightly and watched the figures below, musing to himself. No wonder so many NPC professionals venture into this dangerous city ruins full of monsters. It seems that these mysterious boxes are also one of their targets! Song Jian thought to himself. Once again, he glanced at the box floating in the sky. It appeared suspended in the air, motionless, descending at an extremely slow speed. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian leaped from the building, following the NPC professionals. Soon, Song Jian followed the NPC professionals to a graveyard built within the city. Shouldnt burial sites like this be on the outskirts or in the mountains? Using such a large piece of land as a graveyard, what were the people at the time thinking? Song Jian, looking at the densely packed tombstones in front of him, couldnt help but comment. The lamb that believes in God will return to Gods embrace! Inscribed on the arch of the gateway guarded by two stone angel statues were two sentences. A tarnished metal cross stood on top of the semi-arched entrance. Song Jian looked up into the sky. The floating box was slowly descending into the depths of the graveyard. Several NPC professionals were standing in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary in the cemetery, eyeing the box in the sky intently. The graveyard gates were wide open, and much of the surrounding fence had collapsed. Even most of the marble tombstones inside were broken, and some areas even bore signs of having been dug up. Song Jian didnt move forward. Instead, he stood around three to four hundred meters away from those NPC professionals and quietly watched them. Its a little bit too quiet here Song Jian frowned slightly and scanned his surroundings. At that moment, a semi-transparent figure radiating a white light emerged from a tombstone. From a distance, it looked like a ball of white ghostly fire. Mutated Soul, Level 30, Vitality Points: 2800/2800, Characteristics: Soul Body, Null, Skills: Soul Spikes. A level thirty ordinary monster with these attributes is almost on par with a level twenty BOSS. Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim, holding his breath, fearing that the monster would detect him and start a fight, alerting the NPC professionals in the distance. This Mutated Soul resembled a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. For a moment after emerging from the graveyard, it seemed somewhat confused, its eyes lifeless as it looked around. Then, it seemed attracted by the NPC professionals aura and slowly drifted toward them. In a short while, dozens of Mutated Souls emerged from the graveyard. Most of them drifted toward the NPC professionals, but a few were attracted by Song Jians living aura, due to their proximity to him and came his way. Song Jian, staring at the two Mutated Souls drifting towards him, began to feel nervous. In the game, the ghosts names and attributes were highlighted in yellow, indicating they were not monsters that attack proactively. However, as they got closer and closer to Song Jian, their names turned light red. The originally white soul light also started to acquire a blood color, and their calm, blank faces began to twist grotesquely. Initially, they were instinctively attracted by Song Jians living aura, but once they got closer, the souls became violent and evolved into monsters that launched the first attack. Song Jian gasped and looked toward the NPC professionals in the distance. They seemed to understand the traits of these Mutated Souls. They readied their weapons in prepared positions in anticipation of the monsters closing in on them. At the moment, Song Jian didnt want them to notice his presence. With a thought, his whole body transformed into a shadow, and he ran into the distance. In no time, he left the range where the two Mutated Souls could track him. The Mutated Souls, which had taken on a blood-red glow, slowly faded back in color and regained their initial ignorant state once they lost their target. After staying still for a while, they instinctively set off towards the NPC professionals once more. Lute looked up anxiously at the box that hovered motionlessly in mid-air, growling under his breath, Damn it, why isnt it falling down! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sophie looked at Lute, the half-beastman covered in fur, a disdainful look in her eyes, and replied coldly, Its a gift from the gods. You should be grateful, not whining like you are now! I only care about the proof of job advancement inside. All other items can be yours! A humanoid creature covered in wooden texture glanced coldly at the others. Hmph, youd better hope youre blessed by the gods then. Out of hundreds of boxes, only a few contain proofs of job advancement. How can you be so sure this box contains what you want? A nearby NPC professional laughed with an evil grin. If theres none, then all the items will belong to you! The creature, who looked like a treant, declared. The remaining NPC professionals exchanged a look, appearing relieved. From all of them, only this treant-like creature was of level thirty. The rest were only level twenty-seven or eight, hence their demand for proof of job advancement was less urgent. Chapter 430: Tree Fortress Chapter 430: Tree Fortress Hey, can you guys stop staring up there all the time? Look around, were already surrounded by monsters! An NPC professional frowned, clenching his weapon and yelled. Theyre just ordinary ghosts, not malicious spirits, whats there to be afraid of! Another NPC professional said disdainfully, but there was a cautious look in his eyes as he drew the longsword hanging from his back and held it in his hands. The melee professionals took two steps forward, guarding the mage and ranged professionals behind them. Soon, this group of NPC professionals tacitly formed a temporary small team. The surrounding mutated ghosts slowly drifted towards them, and within a five-meter range, the ghosts suddenly bloomed with a bloody glow, their eyes turned blood red, revealing a crazed and irritable expression. With a sharp scream, these mutated ghosts suddenly accelerated, pouncing on the NPC professionals, the battle was on the verge of breaking out. Song Jian, at this moment, was standing at the edge of the graveyard, watching mutated ghosts slowly drift out one after another from the graves. It seemed endless, as they instinctively drifted towards the NPC professionals. Although they were slow, they would go crazy as soon as they got within five meters of a living person. Watching countless white dots floating up, Song Jian couldnt help but shudder. Fortunately, he had decisively left. Otherwise, being surrounded by a group of level 30 monsters, he might truly die here. After all, these mutated ghosts could launch spiritual attacks, and even if Song Jian could morph into a dark cloud, he couldnt dodge so many ghosts Soul Spikes skill. Seeing the countless white ghosts around them, the pressure on the group of NPC professionals doubled. Damn it, how long do we have to hold on! An NPC Musketeer muttered, filling the gun chamber with silver bullets emitting silver light. These were silver bullets specifically designed to kill soul-type monsters, with tremendous power, but the cost was high. After this battle, if they dont get a rich harvest, this Musketeer might go bankrupt instantly. At most half an hour, this damn wooden box will fall down. Mage professional Sophie looked up at the floating wooden box and gritted her teeth. Half an hour? I think I can last at most for ten minutes! an NPC warrior with a shield shouted and swung a long sword towards a mutated ghost. The mutated ghosts claws scratched the shield, making a sharp friction sound that was annoying to hear. The nearly physically immune mutated ghost rendered most of the warriors attacks ineffective. Sorry, everyone, I have to leave. If I keep holding on, Im afraid I might stay here forever. A short-statured halfling NPC said apologetically. Then, his body gradually became transparent and eventually disappeared. The halfling thief directly cast an invisibility spell and began to accelerate towards the graveyards exit. Once past the surrounding red-crazed ghosts, the ghosts in the distance were still in a confused state, unable to see through his invisibility. As a result, the halfling quickly left the area. Leaving this graveyard meant giving up all the items in the wooden box above, but precious items could be abandoned compared to ones life. The departure of the halfling seemed to shake the entire temporary team, with several NPC professionals flickering their eyes, seemingly hesitating whether to leave as well. Hold on! The wooden box will only stay for ten minutes after it falls. Once we leave, well miss this opportunity! Sophie seemed to notice peoples wavering and immediately shouted. Just then, the wood-textured guy suddenly roared, and his body quickly swelled up, his two legs transforming into roots that plunged into the depths of the earth. Su Te, you should have done this earlier! Sophies eyes lit up with surprise, shouting towards the treant. Hold on! Treant Su Te roared with a deep voice, transforming into a towering tree with a height of seven or eight meters. Numerous branches drooped from the sky, piercing into the soil, eventually forming a hemispherical tree fortress protecting everyone. The tree fortress only left an opening wide enough for one person, acting as a wall blocking the mutated ghosts from the outside. The pressure on the group was greatly relieved. Well done, SuTe! Thanks to you, Su Te. We wont fight with you for the promotion certificate if there really is one in the wooden box! Transformed into an ancient tree, Su Te withstood the attacks of more than a dozen mutated ghosts. His vitality points were decreasing at a visible rate, but hearing the shouts of the others, he still revealed a gratified smile. Su Te had been stuck at level 30 for too long. Without a professional certificate, he could only stay at this level and would not be able to advance in strength. Thats why this item was a must for him. Every time the wooden box dropped, his figure wouldnt be missing. However, he hadnt encountered a single box containing a promotion certificate for so long. It could only be attributed to bad luck. With Su Tes help, the NPC professionals were reassured. Two healing professionals even kept casting healing spells on Su Te. As long as his vitality points were full, Su Te could continuously drop branches to form a solid tree wall protecting everyone. Song Jian looked at the fighting NPC professionals in the distance, frowning. With this situation, they could definitely hold on until the wooden box fell. Could it be that Ive come here in vain? Song Jians face turned gloomy. However, he soon had a sudden thought: Since the wooden box is still floating in the air, why dont I directly go up there! With a thought, Song Jians figure disappeared instantly, replaced by a large black fog that appeared on the spot. This fog enveloped an area of more than ten meters in diameter, but the fog began to roll towards the center as soon as it appeared. In no time, it formed a dense fog only three meters wide. This is the limit I can compress now! Song Jian sighed in his heart. Although morphing into black fog also had attack effects, the most significant effect was still escaping, so Song Jian spent much effort on it. If he wanted, he could scatter as a fog and cover an area of almost thirty meters. If compressed inward, it could also become what it is nowa three-meter- wide dense fog. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After turning into this three-meter-wide black fog, Song Jian slowly drifted towards the wooden box in the air. Chapter 431: Empty Box? Chapter 431: Empty Box? A cloud of black fog drifted into the sky. From a third-person perspective, Song Jian thought the compressed fog was too thick. Even in the darkness of night, anyone who looked up could notice something was amiss. So, Song Jian quickly dispersed the dense fog. The larger the area it covered, the lighter its color became. The fog, roughly twenty square meters, floated mid-air, disguising itself as a giant dark cloud under the cover of night, drifting towards the wooden box. Upon reaching the wooden box, Song Jian immediately cancelled the black fog state. He lay atop the box, a large parachute drifting above him, gently guiding the box towards the ground. At this rate, it would take at least half an hour before the box reached the ground. On the ground, a group of NPC professionals were surrounded by a swarm of ghosts, patiently waiting for the wooden box to fall from above. They didn t know that someone was already on top of the box, ready to take whatever was inside. The moment Song Jian touched the box, a system prompt suddenly appeared before him. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You obtained the supply box. Do you want to open it? With the hint of a smirk, Song Jian thought, This worked out too easily! Open! Soon after, a progress bar appeared before Song Jian. The bar moved rather slowly, and as it did, the wooden box started to fall faster. Song Jian was taken aback. This is getting out of hand!1 Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, accidentally looked up. The supply box was falling much faster. The news delighted him. Dozens of mutated spirits continually assaulted the tree fortress. Despite the efforts of two healers constantly replenishing its vitality, Su Te was almost running out of energy. Seeing the supply box descending rapidly, a smile spread across Su Tes face. He called out to the NPCs he was protecting, Hang in there for 5 more minutes. The supply box is about to descend! Since they were in the tree fortress, they couldnt see the sky. So, when they heard Su Tes yell, they were shocked. How is that possible? Shouldn t it still take 30 minutes for the box to fall? Maybe the wind is blowing it down The wind would blow it away, not accelerate its descent. Whatever, lets charge out and see whats going on! Hearing about the imminent delivery of the supply box made the NPC professionals hiding in the tree fortress restless. Every box contained valuable items which they could use to greatly enhance their abilities. That was one of the main reasons why theyd come to this city filled with monsters. Hey, guys, lets charge out and see whats going on! exclaimed a half beast-man brandishing an axe, charging out of the tree fortress. Once they emerged, they noticed the wooden box descending at a much faster speed. Their faces automatically lit up with joy. Song Jian, who was still clinging onto the box, dared not move, for fear of interrupting the boxs opening progress and having to start over. As the box descended faster, the opening progress bar finally reached the last mark. Upon hearing a faint click sound, a translucent screen appeared before Song Jian, displaying a dozen items. Without even reading the descriptions, he instantly swept all the items from the screen into his inventory. Then, with a leap, he transformed into a cloud of black fog and drifted away. Boom! Only a dozen seconds after Song Jian left, the box plummeted from the sky. With a loud thud, it landed in a graveyard several tens of meters away from the group of NPC professionals. Upon landing, it instantly shattered into wooden scraps. Its landed! Its landed! The NPCs, forgetting they were in the midst of a spiritual monster hunt, charged to the place where the box had fallen. Su Te, who had transformed into a tree fortress, let out a roar. Drawing back his branches and roots, he transformed into a seven or eight-meter tall treant. He charged towards the fallen box by taking long strides. Su Te was slow, but with every step, he covered four or five meters. The other NPC professionals were held back by the wave of spirits and could only watch Su Te rush towards the box. Hahaha, everything in the box is mine! Su Te laughed heartily. Soon, Su Te arrived at the place where the box had fallen. He swiftly reverted to human size, brushed away the wooden scraps, and started looking for items. What, nothing? How is that possible? Su Te had scattered the wooden scraps everywhere but could not find anything from the box. Su Te looked lifeless, as if hed been hit hard. He was ignoring the spirits that were gradually closing in. How can thiswhy is this possible Su Te seemed deeply affected. At that moment, a group of NPC professionals struggled to catch up to him. Hey, Su Te, any proof for profession change? Sophie shouted loudly. She remembered Su Te had said that he wouldnt take anything except the profession change certification. I bet there is none. If there was any, he would be jumping for joy by now. An NPC professional murmured. Phew! At least the trip wasnt wasted. Lets quickly share the items. Maybe we might have another chance to get a box! Dream on. Most of the boxes have flown to the edge of the city and into the mist. The remaining ones are in the area occupied by high-level monsters. And these boxes only exist for ten minutes after landing. Its a miracle if we can get even one. I hope there is a weapon for me. Hehe! Ive long wanted to switch my weapon! Seeing the group gather around him, Su Te, with a mournful face, shook his head and said, There was nothing in the box. It was empty. What, empty? How is that possible? I have never heard of cases of empty supply boxes! Su Te, did you take all the items? Thats not honorable of you Yeah, didnt you say that you wont take anything other than a profession change certification? When the group heard Su Te say the box was empty, they were initially stunned but then became furious. They all accused Su Te. Sophie also looked suspiciously at him. It was indeed an empty box! Banging his fist on the ground, Su Te created a large hole. Countless green cracks spread out from the hole in all directions, and Su Te himself began to expand uncontrollably. Hey, hey, calm down, Su Te. Okay, it was an empty box. Yes, I believe you. It was an empty box, right, everyone? Sophie gestured with her hand as if to stop Su Te, but her other hand was gripping the magic staff tightly behind her. She yelled this out and turned to look at the other NPCs. The other NPC professionals glanced at the mutated spirits swarming around them and the now shattered box with annoyance. But after looking at the most powerful Su Te, they nodded reluctantly, acknowledging Sophies statement. Chapter 432: Golden Demonslaying Sword Chapter 432: Golden Demonslaying Sword Damn it, an empty box, Ive participated in at least six supply box searches and Ive never encountered an empty box before An NPC profession cursed under his breath, venting all his anger on the surrounding mutated phantoms. Enough, are you planning to argue with that big guy? Its already at level 30, and supposedly almost at the threshold of first order combat power. Why is it so hell-bent on getting a job change certificate, if not for upgrading to first order combat power? Yeah, are you planning to fight it here? Just so you know, I definitely wont help you when the time comes. Su Te can morph into an Ancient War Tree, after all The NPC profession muttered as he rushed towards the exit of the cemetery. If he didnt leave now, they would be surrounded by the mutated phantoms again. This time, Su Te was probably not going to morph into a tree fortress to shield them from the elements. Alright, Su Te, I hope your job change is successful! Sophie looked at Su Te with mixed feelings, patted its arm, held the magic staff, and also rushed towards the cemetery exit. Damn it, why dont any of you believe me! Su Te felt extremely aggrieved, his chest feeling as though it was about to explode. Just then, a mutated phantom roared at him and pounced, only to run straight into the muzzle of his gun and be torn to pieces by Su Tes two hands. After venting his anger, Su Te, covered in wounds, cursed loudly and, like a bulldozer, broke a path and rushed towards the exit of the cemetery. The mutated phantoms, having lost their target, transformed back into white. Now aimless, they began to drift around. The entire cemetery seemed to be burning with tufts of white flames, creating an eerie scene. At this moment, Song Jian, morphed into Dark Cloud, was roaming above the cemetery. Seeing that all the NPCs had left, Song Jian immediately descended to the edge of the cemetery and began checking his inventory to see what he had obtained from the supply box. Wow, look at this, its a design drawing for an intelligent rocket-car! Does such a thing even exist? God, with this thing, who would dare to fight me! Song Jians gaze first landed on a booklet emitting golden light. The cover of the booklet read Intelligent Rocket-Car Design Drawing. However, judging by the thickness of the book, it would likely take a significant amount of effort to completely build this self-propelled car; Even if constructing this self-propelled car is challenging, Song Jian would spare no effort to make it; You need to be level eight in Engineering Craftsmanship Skill to learn it. Okay, Ill save it for later. Im only three levels away. Ill meet the learning requirements soon. Song Jian glanced at the conditions for learning from the design drawing, shrugged, and shifted his gaze to the other items. Ugh, clean water, compressed food, and first aid supplies. Its true that these are the most urgently needed supplies in an apocalypse, but theyre of no use to me! Song Jian pulled a face. The supply box was filled with food, water, and medicine, but these basic living supplies were no longer a concern for someone who owned an estate. Besides these supplies, the rest were weapons; two handguns, three MP5 submachine guns, and universal bullets for the handgun and submachine guns; Alright, I shouldnt have expected too much. With that design drawing, Ive already made a profit this time. Cant be too greedy; greed is the original sin! Although Song Jian was slightly dissatisfied, he comforted himself. Just as Song Jian was about to close the inventory, he was suddenly attracted by a golden glow. Upon a closer look, there was a long sword entirely made of dark gold in the last row of the inventory. Golden Demonslaying Sword (Gold), one-handed sword, equipment effect: Attack 87-96, Critical Hit +5, Knockback +3, Demon Slayer +1, Attack Speed +7, Gold Damage +35, Outstanding Strike Rate +10%; Special Effect 1: Master (Passive), the item absorbs the users essence blood for recognition, after master recognition the item cannot be destroyed, dropped or worn out; Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), this item of equipment grows, initial level 1, the higher the level achieved by gaining battle experience, the stronger the item attributes, but the item level cannot exceed the user level; Wearing requirement: Level 1; Suit: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No Hiss, this is another piece of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword set! Song Jian was taken aback, but then he was covered with immense joy, and he couldnt wait to jump up and celebrate right then! You need to know that the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand is not only a growing weapon, but also part of the gold suit C Song Jian had always thought that the remaining parts of this suit would be armors or something similar; he never imagined that the other parts of the suit turned out to be long swords. Song Jian took the Golden Demonslaying Sword out of the inventory and held it in his hand. The sword was dark gold all over, extremely gorgeous. On the ridge of the sword, a golden line extended like a long dragon from the hilt to the tip, making it look like a kings sword! As Song Jian held the Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his heart seemed to sense its existence and started to tremble slightly. Patches of aura emerged from his heart and traveled along his meridians to his right hand; Soon, the Golden Demonslaying Sword also began to shudder slightly with the exact same frequency as the other sword; S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looks like Im going to be fighting with dual swords from now on! Song Jian glanced at the dark gold long sword in his hand and thought to himself. After dripping a drop of blood onto the Golden Demonslaying Sword, an intense golden light burst out from the sword, shooting straight into the sky. But the light only appeared for an instance before disappearing, making Song Jian think that it may have been an illusion. After recognizing the master with blood, Song Jian felt a slight connection with the long sword in his hand. He could control it as easily as if it were an extension of his arm, just as flexible and natural as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Just then, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly shot out from his heart. Even without Song Jians summoning, it hovered closely in mid-air. The Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand also began to shake violently, as though it was trying to break free from Song Jians control; Song Jian had a hunch and immediately opened his hand. Sure enough, the Golden Demonslaying Sword flew towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and the blades of the two long swords began to stick to each other, slowly starting their fusion process. Song Jian watched all this in amazement. To Song Jian, all this was simply too miraculous. If this were the real world, theres no way this could happen. In no time, the two long swords merged into one and turned into a long sword that fell towards Song Jian; Grasping the fused long sword, Song Jian felt as though he was holding two long swords at the same time. With a thought, the long sword in his hand turned into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, while the Golden Demonslaying Sword became a phantom shadow and attached itself to the side of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With another thought, the long sword immediately transformed back into the Golden Demonslaying Sword, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword became a phantom shadow on the Golden Demonslaying Sword. Looking at the long sword that could change at will, Song Jian couldnt help but burst out laughing. Chapter 433: Master of Evil Spirits Chapter 433: Master of Evil Spirits The mutant phantoms were like lanterns emitting white light, illuminating the graveyard as if it were daylight. As Song Jian was inspecting the attributes of his fused long sword, a special phantom slowly emerged from the center of the graveyard. Before ordinary phantoms encounter a living creature, they emit a milky white glow, within which was a semi-transparent human figure, faint but discernible. Upon closer inspection, one could even make out the features and body shape of this figure C the phantoms appearance in life. However, this special phantom radiated a bloody red glow like a burning flame. The figure within was a woman wearing a crown with a magnificent dress. This woman must have been beautiful when alive, but as a phantom, her face had twisted into an image of savagery and bloodlust. Upon the appearance of this unique phantom, the ordinary mutant phantoms seemed terrified, hastily drifting away. As soon as this special phantom appeared, it furiously hunted down ordinary mutant phantoms, tearing each one into pieces and devouring them. With each phantom she tore apart, a chilling scream would resonate around her, as if she was entrapping their souls. Each phantom she absorbed made her grow larger and her savage aura stronger. By the time Song Jian noticed her, she had already devoured over a dozen mutant phantoms and grown over two meters tall. From a distance, she seemed like a massive moving torch chasing little white lanterns. Master of Evil Spirits? A level thirty Elite Boss? Song Jian squinted and analyzed the attributes of this enormous creature. As it turned out, this suddenly appearing Master of Evil Spirits was the Boss of the cemetery. It seems to gain strength by absorbing ordinary mutant phantoms. If its allowed to consume all the phantoms in the graveyard, wont it easily break the Elite level limitation and evolve into a Lord ranked monster? No current player could defeat a Lord-level monster of level thirty Song Jian pondered, unsure if, having gained the Golden Demonslaying Sword and significantly increased his strength, he could handle a level thirty Elite Boss. When she had grown almost three meters, she abruptly stopped chasing and devouring phantoms, appearing satiated and lackadaisical, losing interest in the mutant phantoms around her. Even when an ordinary mutant phantom accidentally touched her, she simply scared it away, without tearing it apart. It seems that theres a limit to how many mutant phantoms she can absorb in a day. Any more, and she could be harmed instead of strengthened. Like a king surveying his territory, the satiated Master of Evil Spirits began to patrol around the cemetery. Ordinary mutant phantoms hurriedly kept their distance. Some even dared to stand afar and roar angrily at her, but she seemed to pay no heed to these provocations. It seemed that Song Jian was directly in the path of her patrol. As the Master of Evil Spirits drifted slowly toward him, he couldnt help but grip his long sword tighter. This graveyard is quite conducive to leveling up. She cant be allowed to keep absorbing. If shes allowed to truly grow, Im afraid no one in the city could suppress her! Song Jian held his sword, itching for action. Just as she was about ten meters away, the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to sense something and turned her head toward Song Jian, who was standing at the edge of the graveyard. Her blood-red eyes were filled with greed. With a shriek, the Master of Evil Spirits suddenly increased her speed. A chilling wind stirred around her, and the heartbreaking screams of countless spirits grew louder as she approached Song Jian. Song Jian stomped his right foot, and a tusk-shaped energy cluster roared toward the Master of Evil Spirits; Earth Teeth Assault! Facing the attacking Master of Evil Spirits, Song Jian showed no fear. He cast his skill first to test her strength. The tusk-shaped energy cluster collided with the Master of Evil Spirits, creating countless sparks, yet her body only trembled slightly before continuing to move toward Song Jian. The Level 2 Earth Teeth Assault only dealt about thirty points of damage to the Master of Evil Spirits. Considering she had over five thousand Vitality Points, this attack was as insignificant as a tickle. She seems to be an ethereal entity, but her defense is formidable. The attack of Earth Teeth Assault has been reduced by at least half! A wave of realization crashed over Song Jian, as he understood the strength of the Master of Evil Spirits. Light Strike! Song Jian swung his sword, casting his most damaging skill at the Master of Evil Spirits who was only three to four meters away. A dazzling sword Qi shot towards the Master of Evil Spirits; She let out a surprised shriek, as if extremely frightened of the holy power of the strike. Her hands frantically moved in front of her chest, conjuring a furious wind around her. Icy mists began to condense, forming a gigantic half-arc shield in front of her. Wall of Shadows! The sound made by the Master of Evil Spirits was like a claw scratching on a glass. Boom! The golden Sword Qi struck the half-arc shield, causing a violent explosion. The shield shattered instantly, and the golden Sword Qi was countered and disappeared. A sense of relief flashed across the face of the Master of Evil Spirits. However, just as she pulled back her arms, a golden Sword Qi as thick as an arm fiercely slashed through her body. -980 A damage figure close to a thousand floated above the head of the Master of Evil Spirits, causing her to freeze mid-air and let out a heart-wrenching scream. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is secondary damage? Song Jian was somewhat surprised, but his sword quickly transmitted an intel. After fusing with the Golden Demonslaying Sword, every attack of Song Jian could cause secondary damage. Even a regular strike was equivalent to the attack of two swords; For Song Jian, this almost doubled his damage dealt. Regardless of the skill used, it would cause secondary skill damage to the target, and the second attack was more subtle than the first. This was why the Master of Evil Spirits was caught off guard and hit by the second wave. This is incredibly powerful! Song Jians confidence increased, he brandished his sword and lunged at the Master of Evil Spirits. Chapter 434: Soul-shattering Sting Chapter 434: Soul-shattering Sting Boom! A surge of black flame rose from the surface of Song Jians body. With the appearance of the flame, it seemed like someone was softly chanting an unknown language around him, compelling people to completely relax, not wanting to think or do anything, then continuously sink deeper The black flame converged into a black armor appearing on the surface of Song Jians body. This armor had no weight, but its properties were far stronger than typical equipment. At this moment, the Master of Evil Spirits stood three meters away from Song Jian, its hands swinging incessantly. Each swing drew forth a grey current that, like a sharp blade, flew towards Song Jian. Song Jian attempted to strike a current with his longsword. The moment the sword collided with the current, his entire body trembled. The impact of the current was just like a full-force strike from him. For Song Jian, he wouldnt be able to withstand it after a few times. When the second current rushed towards him, Song Jian could only dodge to the side. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The attack speed of the Master of Evil Spirits was getting faster with the passage of time. The currents it released were like artillery shells, shattering surrounding rocks into pieces and causing utter chaos. I cant let it continue attacking like this!, Song Jian thought darkly. Grinding his teeth, he displays the Sword Shadow Step, his body forms into a shadow and charges towards the Master of Evil Spirits. Broken Wing Dance! Boom, boom, boom- A series of damage numbers floated above the head of the Master of Evil Spirits. Each attack caused it twice the damage. When the skill, Broken Wing Dance, ended, the Vitality Points of the Master of Evil Spirits decreased by nearly a thousand. But the third move of the Broken Wing Dance, the airborne state, did not come out. It only made the Master of Evil Spirits move back a little. The airborne state is affected by the strengths of both sides, and also has a significant relation to the targets size. Although the Master of Evil Spirits was a Soul Body, its size was already close to three meters. The airborne state effect of the Broken Wing Dance was too poor. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian raised his longsword high, slashing it vigorously forward. Two transparent longswords condensed above his head, one normal size and the other half as small, looking like a small version of the Spirit Sword. The Master of Evil Spirits is a Soul Body, its resistance to spiritual damage should be low!, Song Jian thought to himself. Bang, bang! The two Spirit Swords nearly simultaneously stabbed into the Master of Evil Spirits. The giant body of the boss trembled violently, cracks appearing on its surface like a damaged glass cup. Even the red light on the surface of its body also trembled violently as if it were to extinguish at any moment. But this situation only lasted for less than a second, and the Master of Evil Spirits then quickly recovered. Ah! With a mad roar, the Master of Evil Spirits became even more ferocious. The Spiritual Sword Control Technique seemed to have enraged it, gusts of yin wind kept blowing up around it, causing Song Jian to lose his balance and retreat backwards. Gulu, gulu- Giant rocks over one person tall were whipped up by the strong wind and scattered all over the place. The Master of Evil Spirits directly grabbed a rock with a diameter of more than 5 meters and smashed it towards Song Jian. Seeing the massive rock like a small mountain smashing down and himself being completely engulfed in the shadow of the rock, Song Jian was scared and immediately dodged aside. Boom! The rock smashed heavily onto where Song Jian had just been standing, shattering like a bomb. Numerous fragments flew towards Song Jian like a rainstorm. This time, Song Jian could no longer dodge, he could only cover his head with his hands, and crawl on the ground, the power of these debris was not weak, damage points of fifty or sixty floated above Song Jians head. Once the debris finished spraying, Song Jians vitality points had lost over three hundred points; After unleashing this move, the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to have expended a lot, standing still at the original place. A trace of fatigue began to show on his twisted face. Song Jians eyes lit up, and he directly activated the Immortal Sword Body; A dazzling golden light burst forth from his body, and eight long sword phantoms slowly circled around his body. Song Jian felt a powerful force surging within him; Sweeping Sword Style! Sword Silk! Broken Wing Dance! For a moment, Song Jian went all out, displaying all his sword techniques, and a series of damage numbers floated above the BOSSS head. Each move was able to inflict double damage, as if there were two Song Jians full force attacking it. The Master of Evil Spirits vitality points rapidly decreased and half an hour later, the vitality points of the Master of Evil Spirits dropped to below 30%. The Master of Evil Spirits, who was already enraged, his pair of blood-red eyes emitted a malicious glow, staring at Song Jian unblinkingly. I curse you, I curse you, I curse you The Master of Evil Spirits gnashed his teeth, throwing the most vicious curses, its body also began to slowly shrink, after a short while, it transformed into the size of a normal human; Meanwhile, the original bloody red glow around it turned into a deep black color as if ink was splashed on it, with the curses one after another. Soul-shattering Sting! The Master of Evil Spirits suddenly let out a sharp roar, the black lights all over his body all concentrated on one point between his eyebrows, looking like a third black eye had grown on him. An instant later, Song Jians body was covered with goosebumps, feeling as if he was naked standing in the cold Siberian snowstorm, the threat of death, like a giant beast, was already opening its mouth to pounce on him; Im going to die! A lightning bolt seemed to flash through Song Jians mind, he cried out unconsciously and instinctively posed the Sacred Parry stance; A dark black light as dense as ink shot out from the Master of Evil Spirits eyebrows, forming a cone in mid-air, shooting towards Song Jian; After releasing this attack, the Master of Evil Spirits let out a scream, its body collapsed on the ground, panting heavily, obviously, this move was its last resort, and it absolutely would not use it under normal circumstances. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ink-like arrow shot towards Song Jian, he only felt a numbness in his arms, almost couldnt hold his long sword, his body involuntarily retreated several steps backwards, stumbled against a stone stele, and finally came to a stop. Thump- Song Jian felt a sharp pain at his back, as if his chest was severely shocked, his throat was itchy, and he couldnt help but coughed out a mouthful of blood, only then he felt slightly better. The right arm holding the long sword was involuntarily twitching slightly, Song Jian felt he couldnt even muster the strength to lift his little finger. On the dark red long sword, a streak of black fluid, like a small snake, twisted its way into the sword blade, only to be blocked by a flame. At the same time, streaks of golden light shot out from the long sword into the black snake. Each time it was stabbed, the black liquid snake would thrash its body violently and let out a piercing shriek. Several dozen seconds later, when Song Jians right arm regained sensation, the black liquid snake on the sword blade also gradually turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared. Chapter 435: Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard Chapter 435: Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard The black liquid snake attached to the long sword was actually a part of the previously mentioned black spike, and was entirely brought into existence by a malicious curse. Once contaminated, one would suffer from endless torment of the curse, eventually leading to a tragic death with no spiritual release. If Song Jian had not acquired the Golden Demonslaying Sword, trying to dispel the curse using solely the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword would have been impossible. The consequence could have been substantial damage to the Ape Sword, requiring a long time for restoration. The Golden Demonslaying Sword possesses properties to destroy evil which counteracts such attacks. Coupled with Song Jians execution of the technique of the Sacred Parry, the majority of the curse was deflected. This made the curse easily dispelled. At that very moment, Song Jian heard a piercing scream of fear coming from the bosss location. He turned to see that the Master of Evil Spirits seemed to have fallen into a large vat of black ink. The inky substance covered its entire body like a huge net. Black streaks like tentacles climbed towards its head. No, no, why is this happening, why is the curse rebounding! The Master of Evil Spirits, terrified, tried to swipe off the black liquid from his body but to no avail, only making the black area larger. Very soon, its whole body was covered in black. The original 30% of the Master of Evil Spirits Vitality points reduced to 5% after being affected by the rebound of Soul-breaking Sting. Following the spread of the curse over its entire body, damages in hundreds floated over its head. It was on its last legs and lost all energy to resist. I wonder if I can enchant him to be my slave now! Looking at the Master of Evil Spirits hanging by a thread, a glint appeared in Song Jians eyes. He struggled to stand, summoned the Book of the Abyss, and turned to the chapter of the Abyss Temptation to begin casting the spell. Strange syllables came out from Song Jians mouth, creating an unsettling feeling in the Master of Evil Spirits C as if a thousand insects were crawling into his brain through its ears. Song Jians voice grew louder and louder, eventually sounding divine. Every syllable made the Master of Evil Spirits tremble. Its mind went blank, and he felt torn apart. This, coupled with the eruptive curse of Soul-breaking Sting, made the Master of Evil Spirits long to die at once. Song Jian repeatedly chanted the words of Abyss Temptation. The more he read, the more pressure he felt. Every syllable drained a massive amount of Spirit Points. The rapid consumption of his Spirit Points rendered him powerless to continue. Chanting the enchantment was abruptly interrupted. Song Jian collapsed with weakened knees, dropped the Book of the Abyss, and was covered in sweat, looking as if he had just been dragged out of a pool. His face was pale, and his head felt like it was being stirred by a red-hot iron needle. The next moment after Song Jian stopped casting the spell, the Master of Evil Spirits head exploded with a pop, and its entire bodys curse fluid transformed into a fiery flame that burned intensely. Within moments, it was reduced to a pile of ashes. A golden light burst out from Song Jian, forming a dragon shape and disappeared into the sky after a sharp dragon chant. Song Jian finally broke through to level 21. If it wasnt for comprehending the Abyss Temptation skill, Song Jian would have reached level 21 a while ago. Using his newly gained skill point on the Spiritual Sword Control Technique and since it was already at a 100% proficiency level, it instantly upgraded to level 2. The skills damage increased from 150 points to 180 points, with no other changes. Song Jian did not want to waste skill points, thus he took the opportunity to upgrade skills already at maximum proficiency. The Master of Evil Spirits dropped a silver quality shoulder guard of level 25. Song Jian had yet to fill the shoulder armor slot in his equipment slot and now he finally got one. The loot was quite satisfactory. Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard (Silver), Equipment Level: 30, Equipment Effects: Strength +3, Agility +2, Constitution +2, Defense +35, Spell resistance +23, Full property resistance +10%, Vitality recovery speed +15%, Special effect 1: Ghost Step (passive), 15% increase in movement speed; Special effect 2: Evil Spirit Protection (passive), when under attack, there is a certain chance to trigger this effect, reducing the damage of that attack by 40%. This effect can occur once every 10 minutes; Equipment requirement: level 25. Can it be taken out of the game: No. The equipment attribute was good, and it was a level 30 silver shoulder guard. Unfortunately, it required a level 25 to equip, and Song Jian had only just reached level 21. He was still quite far from being able to wear it, so he could only drool over it. Placing the shoulder guard into the bag slot and collected the remaining boss drop materials, Song Jian glanced at the graveyard and began to head towards Manor Castle. Upon returning to Manor Castle, Song Jian began to inspect todays loot- the design of the intelligent rocket self-propelled car and Evil Spirit Shoulder Guard. They were not immediately usable and were stored in Manor Castle for now. In addition, he had a bunch of supplies and weapons obtained from supply boxes in his package slot, Song Jian directly threw them into the grocery store in his territory. The most significant gain this time was acquiring the Golden Demonslaying Sword. Song Jians attack power almost doubled, every move was equivalent to being attacked by two swords at once, which was simply too overpowered. Furthermore, this belonged to a set, and there were obviously three other long swords waiting for Song Jian to fuse. Who knew how the properties of the long sword would turn out after collecting all five swords for fusion. But just thinking about it made Song Jian extremely excited. At this moment, Song Jian received a delightful system message. System: your friend, Wang Qi, has sent you a new message. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Startled, Song Jian then remembered the equipment that was previously dropped during their team mission. Looks like all the equipment has been sold, I wonder how much money Ill get! Song Jian was quite looking forward to it. Good quality equipment that could be used were internalized by their team, the items sold were mostly equipment that conflicted with their job classes. Upon opening the email, Song Jian did not expect nearly ninety thousand Doomsday Coins in the attachments. Considering the loot was split among five people, Song Jian was satisfied with the amount he received. Ill take a short break, and then set up leveling in the cemetery. Song Jian thought to himself. That was a leveling treasure trove. For Song Jian right now, who had jumped nine levels, he could gain a significant amount of overleveled experience. Most importantly, the damage of the Mutant Ghost, as far as Song Jian was concerned, was entirely bearable. Furthermore, he stored the Advanced Healing Potion as a trump card. He can definitely farm in there all night long. Chapter 436: Monk Chapter 436: Monk Nightfall descended, and Song Jian, who had slept all day, was spirited and full. After a meal, he checked his supplies and headed toward the cemetery he had visited the day before. The cemetery still bore the signs of yesterdays battle, with many tombs shattered. Song Jian could see bones overturned, glowing with a phosphorescent green light under the cover of night. Sword in hand, he cautiously made his way deeper into the cemetery. As he passed each tomb, he prepared for the possibility of spectral ghosts lunging at him. He walked more than ten meters without encountering any spectral ghosts. A furrow settled on Song Jians brow, Whats going on? Could it be that after yesterdays battle the spectral ghosts got scared and dare not come out? Thats impossible! Just then, he suddenly felt a tremor beneath his feet. A skeletal hand emerged from the dirt and clutched Song Jians ankle. The night was still. Surrounded by the silence of the cemetery, anyone else might have been so scared their soul would fly off in terror, but Song Jian kicked forward and freed himself from the skeletal hands grasp, stepping back two paces and preparing for anything. Song Jians strength was now at thirty-seven points, on par with the previous level thirty boss, the Master of Evil Spirits. There was no way the hand, possessing only the strength of an average adult, could hold him down. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Splash! A white skeletal monster emerged from the ground where the hand had surfaced, with green ghost-fires burning fiercely in its hollow eye sockets. Crack, crack, crack, crack! This was a standard level thirty skeletal monster, and it tottered toward Song Jian. He heaved his sword and struck at it. It took just over a minute to reduce his adversary into a pile of bone dust. Glancing at the skeletal monster at his feet that hadnt dropped any loot, Song Jian couldnt help thinking, This must be the weakest ordinary monster at level thirty. To Song Jian, this skill-less skeletal monster was just a beefy, high-defense meatbag, or perhaps an Experience Points gift box. His Experience Points had gone up a bit, and he was pleased with the increase. Even if it didnt drop a single piece of loot, the battle experience awarded by a level thirty monster was unmatched anywhere else. Song Jian began stepping over each tomb, trying to draw out more skeletal monsters. After battling in the cemetery for over four hours, Song Jians level rose from level 21 with 1% progress to level 21 with 73% progress. If he fought until dawn, he could certainly level up again. Levelling up in one night was an achievement enjoyed only by players under level ten. Players over level ten who grind monsters the same level as themselves need at least three to four days to level up. It would take at least twenty days, or even a month, grinding same-level monsters to level up past level twenty. Despite this, Song Jians strategy of leveling up by fighting monsters nine levels higher allowed him to level from 21 to 22 in a single night. His progress would surely turn many players green with envy. As the night deepened, white spectral ghosts began to drift out of the tombs. Spectral ghosts were standard level thirty monsters too, but they were clearly much more formidable than the previous skeletal monsters. The Void characteristic itself reduced the damage Song Jian could inflict on them by a third. In addition, the spectral ghosts could use a move called Soul Spikes. Although the move wasnt up to par compared to the Master of Evil Spirits Soul-shattering Sting and had no curse effect, the move would induce shock and fear if it hit. Even though Song Jians Thick Skin talent could perfectly counteract this shock effect, each triggering of the skill still came with a brief reactivity window of less than a second. If tens of spectral ghosts were to relentlessly fling Soul Spikes at him, in theory, they could keep Song Jian trapped until his death. However, spectral ghosts werent that smart. As soon as Song Jian entered their range, they would pounce at him like a Shi Lezhi, with reckless abandon. The Experience Points awarded from killing spectral ghosts was one-third more than those from killing skeletal monsters, and they dropped loot. Although they were tougher to defeat, Song Jian still preferred hunting spectral ghosts. As long as he paid attention during the fight and didnt stay in one place for too long or get surrounded by spectral ghosts, Song Jian found leveling up here quite easy. After another hour, Song Jians level went up to 21 with 97% progress. In less than half an hour, he would reach level 22. At that moment, Song Jian realized that the number of spectral ghosts in front seemed to be decreasing. And they didnt disappear because he had hunted them. They just vanished inexplicably. He wondered, Whats happening? Could it be that another Master of Evil Spirits has shown up? Song Jian suddenly became alert and cautiously surveyed his surroundings. In no time, he noticed several spectral ghosts, apparently drawn by something, that were slowly gathering toward him, only to suddenly turn around and float towards a small forest beyond the cemetery. Intrigued, Song Jian quietly followed. The spectral ghosts were slow drifters. Song Jian just needed to avoid getting too close to the other spectral ghosts, so they wouldnt notice and become agitated, attacking him. The spectral ghosts effortlessly passed through the cemetery fence, disappearing into a nearby small forest. Looking at the pitch-black forest, Song Jian furrowed his brows. He felt as if the forest was concealing something, perhaps a monster too powerful for him to handle. After all, this was a region of level thirty monsters. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to venture inside and see what was hidden. Morphing into Dark Cloud! Song Jian transformed into a black cloud and slowly floated up, moving towards the little forest. Very quickly, he noticed the spectral ghosts that had entered the forest earlier. They were continuously passing through the large trees, going straight towards the heart of the forest, as if something there was strongly enticing them. Song Jian followed these spectral ghosts, quickly arriving at an open space in the center of the forest. A bald monk, around twenty years old with three scars on top of his head, was sitting cross-legged on a tree stump. He emanated a faint golden glow and incessantly recited sutras, sounding like he was chanting a melody. Around the monk were between thirty and forty spectral ghosts. They stood quietly, seemingly listening intently to the recitation of the sutras. The golden glow radiating from the monks body transformed into tiny sparks and constantly drifted into the bodies of the spectral ghosts. Each time they absorbed some of the sparks, they seemed to respond with satisfaction, and their hazy faces started to become clearer. Chapter 437: 437: The Hippogriff Beast Chapter 437: The Hippogriff Beast Is that a player? Song Jian looked at the monk with a surprised expression on his face. Zhang Hong, level 19, occupation: Martial Monk, vitality points: 800/800 This player didnt hide his name and attributes, which were boldly displayed above his head. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Zhang Hong intoned scriptures, each mutated ghost, covered in golden light, eventually awakened its self-awareness. With tears streaming down their faces, they bowed gratefully to Zhang Hong before gradually disappearing. As each mutated ghost was reincarnated, sweat began to bead on Zhang Hongs forehead. The strains of chanting took their toll, his voice growing lower and lower. Half an hour later, the surrounding mutated ghosts were all reincarnated and vanished, with no new ghosts arriving. Zhang Hong sighed softly, then took out a bottle of mineral water and a compressed ration from his bag and started to eat. After eating, Zhang Hong brushed the crumbs off himself and called out in the direction of Song Jian: Dear donor, youve been watching for so long, why not come down and chat? Song Jian was taken aback. He was currently in a state of black mist, how did he get detected? However, there were countless scouting skills in the game. For a martial monk capable of reincarnating level 30 ghosts, it was possible that he had some special scouting skill. Song Jian floated down slowly. After cancelling his black mist state and returning to human form, he made a gesture of salute to Zhang Hong, smiling: Im sorry, I came to grind levels in the graveyard up ahead. I noticed some unusual activity from several mutated ghosts, so I followed them here. It was not intentional, my apologies! Zhang Hong slowly stood up, shaking his head with a smile: Amitabha, you are too polite. As I chant the scriptures and promote the Dharma, naturally the more listeners the better! Song Jian looked puzzled. He had a gut feeling that the man before him was acting quite oddly. It seemed as if he was a monk in the real world too. He couldnt help but probe: Are you a monk in the real world too? Zhang Hong pressed his palms together and bowed to Song Jian: Im a monk at Qingquan Temple in the real world, my dharma name is Hongyi. Qingquan Temple is a temple on Wangyue Mountain in the outskirts of Coastal City. There is a tens-of-meters-tall seated Buddha statue there, said to be constructed during the Southern Song Dynasty. It is considered a local attraction, and Song Jian had visited it with friends before. Song Jian knew that there were only two or three real monks in Qingquan Temple. The majority of the staff were local villagers who also ran small businesses selling incense and souvenirs. It was said that the real monks in Qingquan Temple seldom showed themselves. He never thought hed meet one in a game. Are you leveling up here too? Song Jian asked curiously. To level up, this humble monk not only needs battle experience, but also merits. Helping these lost souls can earn merits, but their levels are too high. I can only help a few at a time Zhang Hong said with a furrowed brow. The occupation of martial monk needs merits to level up? How peculiar is that! Song Jian thought to himself. After some casual conversation and adding each other as friends, Song Jian turned to return to the graveyard. Watching Song Jian dissapear, the smile on Zhang Hongs face faded and he stared expressionless towards denser part of the forest. Rustle- Several semi-transparent souls emerged from the surrounding trees, surrounding Zhang Hong. These souls emitted a faint golden glow, their bodies robust and possessing meter-long wooden sticks in their hands. One of the souls drifted over and whispered something in Zhang Hongs ear. Zhang Hong slowly shook his head: This man is capable of hunting in an area with level 30 monsters. He is probably one of the top three players on the level honor board. Attacking him rashly, the odds of success are low, and it may just alert him to our presence That soul whispered a few more sentences, making Zhang Hong smile and nod: Indeed, he is indeed the ideal candidate for the Dharma Protector Vajra. Hehe, we can observe slowly, there is no need to rush. He will likely be leveling up in this graveyard in the coming days, we still have a lot of time Song Jian was on his way back to the graveyard, he looked serious. All the way back, he held his sword tightly in his hand. The monk gave him a feeling of extreme peace, and if he hadnt felt that something was spying on him, Song Jian would not have suspected him. From the looks of it, that monk was affecting me somehow all this while, trying to get me to like him. There is no harm in this influence, hence my innate ability couldnt detect it Song Jian thought to himself. This man is too dangerous. Even though his level is lower than mine, I dont know why I feel a sort of apprehension towards him! Song Jian shook his head, looking back at the forest. He suddenly felt a sense of urgency. Just as Song Jian was about to continue leveling up in the graveyard, he suddenly felt something rapidly falling from above. The whipping wind made him look up, and what he saw made him jump. There was an enormous shadow overhead, like a giant bird, swooping down rapidly. Crash! Like a falling meteor, this monstrous bird landed in the graveyard. The aura that it emitted made Song Jian shiver. This creature had a head that resembled an owl, but its body and limbs were like those of a lion. It had a pair of large wings on its back and a tail that looked like a snake. As soon as this creature, which seemed to belong to a mythical story, appeared, Song Jian immediately hid behind a tombstone, cautiously peeking out. Hippogriff, elite boss, level 30, first-order combat power, vitality: 8000/8000, characteristics:??, skills:?? An elite boss with first-order combat power? Song Jian jumped with surprise. This was his first encounter with a first-order monster. As soon as the Hippogriff landed in the graveyard, it started gobbling up the mutated ghosts like a baby chick pecking at grains. The level 30 mutated ghosts stood no chance against the Hippogriff, they were like insects being swallowed one by one. Song Jian dared not make a sound. If it was just a level 30 elite, he might have taken a risk. However, he knew that once a monster possessed first-order combat power, even if it was the same level, the power it had would be drastic. He was no match for this Hippogriff. Im definitely not its match. Looks like I cant level up to level 22 today. Song Jian regretfully glanced at his experience bar, which was already at 97%, and slowly began to retreat. Just then, Zhang Hong appeared at the edge of the forest. He was also attracted by the commotion made by the monster. Upon seeing the Hippogriff, which was taller than three meters, a look of joy appeared on Zhang Hongs face. Chapter 438: 438: Flash Thunder Strike Chapter 438: Flash Thunder Strike A battle beast, this is a perfect battle beast! My luck is just too good, haha! Zhang Hongs face showed a crazy expression, completely different from his previous peaceful demeanor. The Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast, once it reaches adulthood, it can rival the existence of a Giant Dragon. As long as I sign a contract with it Zhang Hong muttered to himself, as his body emitted a dazzling golden light, like he was wearing a golden armor. Come on, Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast, let me, Master Hongyi, become your master, and you will become the first battle beast under the future Buddha Hongyi! Zhang Hongs eyes were filled with fanaticism as he charged towards the Lion Hawk Beast. Bang! The Six-Ring Tin Staff, glowing with a golden light, fiercely struck the Lion Hawk Beasts body, causing a large bruise. The Lion Hawk Beast cried out in pain, unable to stop itself from letting out a sharp howl. Seeing the damage numbers floating above the Lion Hawk Beasts head, Zhang Hong laughed out loud: Great, I can break its defense! Youre mine now, this Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast definitely belongs to me! Hiss- The tail behind the Lion Hawk Beast suddenly lifted up, and a triangular snake head hissed angrily and bit towards Zhang Hong. Bang! Like a black lightning bolt, the snake-like long tail of the Lion Hawk Beast fiercely bit towards Zhang Hong, but it was blocked by a thick layer of golden light around his body. Although the snake tails attack was blocked, its power still seeped through. Zhang Hong, who was only an 18th level player, was like a tiny bug to the Lion Hawk Beast, which had a first-order combat power. It was an absolute crushing situation. The attack sent Zhang Hong flying like a cannonball. He crashed through two stone tablets before coming to a stop, blocked by a large tree. Zhang Hong held his Six-Ring Tin Staff tightly, wearing the dazzling golden armor, as he struggled to stand up. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood. With his current strength, even fighting with a level 30 ordinary monster was strenuous. If it werent for his natural suppression of soul bodies, he wouldnt even be in this place. Not to mention an elite BOSS with first-order combat power like the Lion Hawk Beast, even an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS would send Zhang Hong running. This Hoplra Lion Hawk Beast was just too rare which made Zhang Hong couldnt resist taking a risk. Esteemed friend, I wonder if you could help this poor monk hold off the monster. In doing so, you will not only gain my friendship but also a handsome reward afterwards! Zhang Hong looked at Song Jian with a smile on his face. Although Zhang Hong seemed a bit embarrassed at the moment, his golden aura was as peaceful and kind as Buddha while speaking to Song Jian, making it hard for anyone to refuse his request. Song Jian, his eyes filled with confusion, was about to agree when a cool stream suddenly flowed through his mind, instantly sobering him up. As he looked at Zhang Hong with a sharp gaze, a sense of danger emerged. Before, Zhang Hong had only used some methods to make Song Jian have a favorable impression of him, which did not have any adverse effects on Song Jian. As a result, Song Jians natural talent didnt trigger. However, now, Zhang Hong had obviously used a skill similar to Charm Magic. This naturally touched the forbidden area of Song Jians natural talent, activating it and eliminating Zhang Hongs influence. Buzz- Zhang Hongs face suddenly turned pale, and he staggered back a couple of steps. It was a skill backlash! Zhang Hong looked at Song Jian in surprise, unable to believe that his skill had failed! Damn it, I was too reckless! What should I do now? Zhang Hong panicked and quickly spoke to Song Jian: Im sorry, esteemed friend, it was just that this poor monk was a bit too anxious earlier, and I lost my composure. Please forgive me, Im willing to pay you 10,000 Doomsday Coins as compensation! At this moment, a system notification suddenly appeared before Song Jian: System: Player Zhang Hong has sent you a trade request. He will trade 10,000 Doomsday Coins to you. Do you accept the request? Song Jian sneered in his heart, but on his face, he pretended to be hesitant, wanting to take advantage of the situation and directly chose to accept. Soon, 10,000 Doomsday Coins entered Song Jians inventory. 10,000 Doomsday Coins, even players at this stage, could consider this a small fortune. Song Jian showed a relieved smile on his face, nodding at Zhang Hong to signify that their past quarrel was erased. Zhang Hong was overjoyed and hurriedly said: Esteemed friend, please lend me a hand and help me subdue this monster. I will definitely reward you greatly! As he spoke, Zhang Hong summoned several semi-transparent soul bodies and directed them towards the Lion Hawk Beast. These soul bodies were battle spirits that Zhang Hong had secretly converted while liberating mutated souls. Each battle spirit required a hundred mutated soul bodies to successfully convert. Once converted, these soul bodies would treat Zhang Hong as their master, obeying him without question, even if he ordered them to die without a moments hesitation. The battle spirits fought with the Lion Hawk Beast wielding their long staffs. However, it was clear that they were no match for the Lion Hawk Beast. For now, Zhang Hong was only using them as cannon fodder to buy some time. Sir, have you reconsidered? As a monk, I do not lie, and I will not deceive you. As long as you help me catch this monster, I will definitely give you a great gift! Zhang Hong said with an anxious expression on his face, as he could feel that he was losing contact with his painstakingly converted battle spirits one after another. In reality, for the Lion Hawk Beast, which fed on soul bodies, these few battle spirits were nothing more than slightly stronger ants when compared to the ordinary mutated souls around them. The Lion Hawk Beast could still eat them up one by one, and they even tasted much better than regular mutated souls. Youre only level 18. What good things can you have? If you want me to help you, you have to give me the items for the trade first, then Ill help you! Song Jian disdainfully looked Zhang Hong up and down while revealing his level. Seeing that Song Jian was already level 21, Zhang Hong immediately felt surprised. At this point, he had also realized Song Jians identity C the first person on the level honor rankings! Soon, Zhang Hongs face was full of smiles again as he said to Song Jian: So its Sir Song. Seeing that youre holding a sword, you must be a swordsman class. I happen to have a suitable sword technique for you! With that, Zhang Hong took out a golden scroll and unfolded it to show its attributes to Song Jian. Skill Scroll: Flash Thunder Strike; Usage effect: Learn Sword Technique C Flash Thunder Strike; Usage requirements: Weapon type C Sword; Flash Thunder Strike (Active), skill effect: Borrow the power of thunder to deal three instantaneous damage to the target. The first damage is 150% of physical attack, the second damage is 110% of physical attack, and the third damage is 70% of physical attack. The three damages are thunder attribute damages, with a very small probability of making the target stunned for 1 second; cooldown time: 10 seconds; skill consumption: 30 points of Sword Qi. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A gold-quality sword technique, and its pretty powerful! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he was instantly tempted. Chapter 439: Besieged Chapter 439: Besieged First, give me this sword skill. Once I learn it and become stronger, itll benefit you too! Song Jians eyes shone brightly as he shouted. This Zhang Hong hesitated. We can sign a contract and have the system certify it! Song Jian yelled. It was obviously impossible for Zhang Hong to just hand over the sword skill, but Song Jian didnt trust Zhang Hong either. Just because he was a monk didnt mean he couldnt break his word. With the systems certification and a signed contract, both of their interests would be guaranteed. Zhang Hong hesitated for a moment before eventually gritting his teeth, nodding his head, and turning a little pale. This was a golden-quality sword skill, which could be sold for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. It was impossible not to feel heartache giving it away so easily. Zhang Hong hadnt cultivated to the realm of detachment from material possessions. After signing the contract, Zhang Hong handed the sword skill to Song Jian and said urgently, My Battle Spirits cant hold on any longer. Youre responsible for holding back this monster. Its best if you can reduce its Vitality Points to less than a third! For the best chance to turn a monster into a pet, its ideal to reduce its Vitality to less than a third. This way, the success rate will be higher. Song Jian nodded, directly learned the Flash Thunder Strike, and waved his longsword as he charged towards the lion-eagle beast. Flash Thunder Strike was similar to Sweeping Sword Style, but it was a continuous attack with one move following another, causing three instances of damage in an instant. When used with the Golden Demonslaying Sword, the Flash Thunder Strike dealt damage equal to six instances in an instant, causing the damage to explode! Song Jian arrived next to the lion-eagle beast. Zhang Hongs Battle Spirits had already been completely devoured by the lion-eagle beast. The well-fed lion-eagle beast seemed quite pleased, raising its head and letting out a cheerful cry. It even burped and looked at the surrounding mutant ghosts without the previous excitement, appearing somewhat lazy and uninterested in eating. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian waved his long sword and slashed it on the lion-eagle beast. A series of damages floated above its head, causing the beast to lose more than a thousand Vitality Points. The lion-eagle beast was enraged and flapped its wings violently. Even Song Jian struggled to stand, as if he was a bug struck by a powerful gust of wind. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The lion-eagle beast turned its colossal body to stare at Song Jian. With a flap of its wings, its massive body came charging at him like a small mountain. Song Jian climbed up from the ground, spat out some sand, and looked up. The lion-eagle beast instantly reached Song Jian, and its two front claws fiercely stomped towards him. Boom! The ground shook violently as if an earthquake had struck. The lion-eagle beasts footprints were two deep pits, and a crater over three meters in diameter appeared around it. If this strike had hit Song Jian, he would have nearly been killed. At this point, Song Jian didnt dare to resist head-on and could only desperately run away. The lion-eagle beast chased him like a madman, continually attacking him. With the lion-eagles first-tier Combat Power, even a casual hit was more than Song Jian could handle. Are you just going to watch?! Song Jian couldnt help but yell at Zhang Hong, who stood motionlessly to the side. Zhang Hongs face turned slightly red. In fact, he was frightened by the lion-eagle beasts attack. Seeing a whole forest flattened by the beast, Zhang Hong felt a chill run down his spine. This was not something he could handle at this point. Avalaya, Xidian Dusuo Not daring to fight head-on, Zhang Hong could only stand at a distance and chant Buddhist scriptures, using the unique skills of martial monks to harm the lion-eagle beast by casting spells. As Zhang Hong chanted, one golden rune after another flew out of his mouth and formed a huge golden net in the air, which flew towards the lion-eagle beast. Whoosh C All of the lion-eagle beasts attention was on Song Jian, so it did not notice the large net descending in midair, which wrapped it up tightly; Hiss- Once the golden net enveloped the lion-eagle beast, every strand of silk emitted a divine light, as if they were extremely hot branding irons. A burnt smell wafted in the air, and chains of tens of damage points floated above the lion-eagle beasts head, forming a dense patch. Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian turned around and unleashed a series of sword techniques, inflicting heavy damage on the lion-eagle beast. Seeing Song Jians attack, a smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Hongs mouth. Truly worthy of being the first on the level honor list, his attack was strong. If it were just him alone, he would never reduce the lion-eagle beasts Vitality Points to below a third. However, the golden net only lasted for less than five seconds before the lion-eagle beast bit and tore it to shreds. Seeing the lion-eagle beast break free, Song Jian immediately stopped a half-released sword technique and turned to run. He wasnt capable of facing the lion-eagle beast head-on and could only rely on sneak attacks. Attacking the lion-eagle beast was just a transaction, and Song Jian wouldnt risk his life for it. In just five seconds, he had caused the lion-eagle beast to lose more than 1,500 points of damage, bringing its Vitality Points down by a quarter. Such a powerful attack made even Zhang Hong feel a little uneasy, looking at Song Jian with deep wariness in his eyes. What are you waiting for?! Use all your moves, or dont blame me for leaving by myself! Song Jian shouted at Zhang Hong. Even if the lion-eagle beast ran away, there would be no loss for Song Jian. The contract only stipulated that Song Jian had to assist Zhang Hong in capturing the beast. If Zhang Hong held back and failed the task, Song Jian would not take any responsibility. As for the traded items, Song Jian had already learned the skills, so they couldnt delete them. Therefore, Song Jian hadnt used the Immortal Sword Body skill and considered it as a trump card, unafraid of Zhang Hong turning against him. Hold on! Zhang Hong threw Song Jian a skill similar to Light Body Skill, increasing Song Jians movement speed by 5%. Then, he began preparing another spell. Mountain-moving Spell, go! After chanting Buddhist scriptures, Zhang Hong shouted and pointed at the lion-eagle beast. A mountain suddenly appeared in the air and smashed towards the beast. Boom! The mountain slammed heavily on the lion-eagle beasts back, blood splattering everywhere. The beasts wings broke and hung limply on both sides of its body. The lion-eagle beast let out a sharp scream, struggling to get up. For a moment, its movement speed was significantly reduced. Hurry up, the slow effect will only last for three seconds! Zhang Hong shouted, swinging the Six-Ring Tin Staff in his hand and drawing a dizzying, complex pattern in front of him. Chapter 440: Pet Contract Chapter 440: Pet Contract Song Jians lips curled into a slight smile. He had noticed that most of Zhang Hongs attack methods carried negative effects, but their actual damage wasnt high. For ordinary players, these constant negative effects were like a nightmare. With Song Jians unique skill Thick-faced, his immunity to negative effects had reached an unimaginable level. Once he pits against Zhang Hong, if Zhang Hong doesnt use his trump card escape skill, Song Jian is confident he can finish him in less than five minutes. Under Zhang Hongs skill restrictions, the lion-eagle beast seemed like a strong and bulky yet slow-moving giant, toyed around by the two players. After half an hour, the lion-eagle beast was bathed in blood, covered with wounds, and one of his front claws had even fractured. Its enormous body lost its balance and collapsed, stirring up countless pebbles and dust. The lion-eagle beast was on the brink of death, unable to stand up no matter how hard it tried. Its vitality points had already dropped below 10%. For Zhang Hong, this was an optimum opportunity to recruit. Good job! Zhang Hong cheered with a full face of smiles, but a flash of fear appeared in the depths of his eyes. Song Jians damage was incredibly high, volumes higher than any typical player of his level. Zhang Hong leaped forward, came before the lion-eagle beast, and bowed. He muttered, In the past you have been trapped in bitterness, today, I will help you free yourself! With a hop, Zhang Hong climbed onto the lion-eagle beast, pressing his hand against its head. Hahaha, my beast defender, youre mine now! Zhang Hong couldnt hold back his excitement; he was on the cusp of success. His laughter echoed under the sky, his face full of unrestrained joy. The lion-eagle beast grew furious sensing Zhang Hong on its back. It let out angry roars and attempted to shake Zhang Hong off. Unfortunately, its injuries were too severe, barely lifting its wings before they dropped down weakly. From his bag, Zhang Hong pulled out a scroll emitting a silver radiance, pressing it against the back of the lion-eagle beasts head. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Pet Contract Scroll! Song Jian watched the energy-rich scroll with a slight smile at the corner of his lips. Ordinary shops only sell low-quality Pet Contract Scrolls and those can only be used on common beasts. Unique creatures like the lion-eagle beast, especially one thats an elite boss at level 30, couldnt be captured by a low-quality scroll. A higher-quality scroll is required for that. The silver-level Pet Contract Scroll that Zhang Hong held was worth at least 100,000 Doomsday Coins. This was a rare item and the price was beyond what many beasts were worth. It was something ordinary players had only heard about but never seen. Song Jian watched Zhang Hong use the scroll, and shook his head slightly. What a waste. If Zhang Hong was also level 30, then using this silver-level Pet Contract Scroll could have had a capture success rate of over 80%. However, currently at level 18, the level gap with the lion-eagle beast is just too wide. Even with this high-quality scroll, the capture success rate wont be more than 30% Such level disparity was something every player hoping to capture a beast needed to consider. Either Zhang Hong has forgotten it in his excitement, or hes taking his chances, ignoring the level gap. After all, encountering a lion-eagle beast opportunity is rare and once lost, there may not be another chance to find such a unique creature. At this moment, a look of excitement crossed Zhang Hongs face. With trembling hands, he pressed the Contract Scroll closely against the lion-eagle beasts head and began reciting the contracts chant. As he recited the chant, the scroll emitted a dazzling light and began to slowly disintegrate, transforming into countless silver runes that embraced both Zhang Hong and the lion-eagle beast. If the contract fails, all the runes would vanish and the high-quality silver scroll would be wasted. Zhang Hong anxiously watched the silver runes around him, fearing theyd disappear at the next moment. Bang! A blinding silver radiance burst from the runes, driving Zhang Hong into fits of laughter. This signified the first step was successful, which was the most important step. If the runes assembled into a contract formation next, he could force the lion-eagle beast into signing the contract and becoming his beast. The silver light continued to circulate as the silver runes gradually coalesced, forming a strange contract array adorned with intricate patterns and mysterious symbols. Come now, become my beast defender. Under the Buddha in the future, you will enjoy endless glory! Zhang Hong murmured to himself. From the contract array, a milky-white light emerged, heading straight into Zhang Hongs forehead. This light outlined all the clauses in the contract like a legal agreement in the real world, demanding strict adherence once signed. Another white light shot out towards the forehead of the lion-eagle beast, leaving a faint black mark on it. This was the beast-mark. Once the lion-eagle beast submits, this mark would accompany it for life. The contract obligations were laid out in both Zhang Hongs and the lion-eagle beasts minds. Zhang Hong was not unfamiliar with this, he chose to agree without hesitation. On the other hand, the contracts terms were displayed in a way that the lion-eagle beast could understand. The stringent conditions instilled a profound sense of humiliation. It knew that agreeing to the contract would save its life but its freedom would be lost forever. The lion-eagle beast struggled, resisting the white light from entering its forehead and rejecting the black mark on its forehead. Hurry, hurry, submit to me! Cold sweat dripped from Zhang Hongs forehead as he watched the struggling lion-eagle beast impatiently. After activating the Pet Contract Scroll, he needed to maintain it using his mental strength. Given the vast power gap between him and the lion-eagle beast, maintaining this contract was strenuous. Submit to me, and you will rank under one and above all, forever Zhang Hong shouted ferociously. His face twisted, veins bulged on his forehead, his expression no longer calm and peaceful. The lion-eagle beast let out a piercing shriek, the whitelight from the formed contract finally entered its forehead. Zhang Hongs face twisted into an ecstatic grin. I made it! Zhang Hong roared. Just then, something unexpected happened. The lion-eagle beast seemingly regained its strength, abruptly standing up and throwing Zhang Hong off its back. Chapter 441: The Kill Chapter 441: The Kill How could this happen? Bloodlines eruption? The astonished Zhang Hong, who had been thrown back, struggled to stand amidst the debris and looked at the increasingly crazed lion eagle beast while mumbling to himself. The Hoplarch Lion Eagle Beast is a magical creature; adult Hoplarch Lion Eagle Beasts can rival Giant Dragons. Their bloodline contains mysterious bloodline power, and once triggered, they can obtain even greater power. This is why Zhang Hong would rather waste a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll to capture it. However, the lion eagle beasts explosion of power did not originate from its bloodline, but from the level gap between them. The difference of twelve levels made it seem as if there was a chasm between Zhang Hong and the lion eagle beast. Without Song Jians help, Zhang Hong wouldnt stand a chance against the beast, let alone break through its defense. Moreover, just as Zhang Hong was devoting himself to subduing the lion eagle beast, Song Jian slightly raised his right hand, using a surgical healing to heal the broken wing of the lion eagle beast, thus giving it the strength to hurl Zhang Hong away. Surgical healing can only restore a small amount of Vitality Points but can remove negative effects such as fracture, bleeding. Song Jians movement was small, and Zhang Hong, who was focused on subduing the lion eagle beast at the time, did not notice his subtle action. As a martial monk, Zhang Hong could easily employ numerous spells. Although they didnt cause high damage, their endless negative effects were alarming for Song Jian. If Zhang Hong gained such a magical creature as a battle pet, his last weakness would be patched up, something Song Jian didnt want to see. Boom! A powerful Mental Strength burst forth, instantly repelling the white light enveloping his eyebrows and the black seal. A look of defeat appeared on Zhang Hongs face as he witnessed the Contract Array tremble violently before shattering with a bang. With the capture attempt failed, the lion eagle beast let out a relaxed and joyful cry, turned around, and stared at Zhang Hong with eyes full of anger, yet tinged with a touch of deep fear. The loss of a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll pained Zhang Hong. Although the capture attempts failure didnt cause substantial damage to him, he felt as if a heavy hammer had struck his chest, making him want to vomit blood. When a pet capture fails, there are certain aftereffects. At this point, the lion eagle beasts entire hatred had been transferred to Zhang Hong, and this hatred would lock on to him for three minutes, launching relentless attacks. Seeing the lion eagle beast charging towards him, Zhang Hongs face turned pale, and he hurriedly ran towards Song Jian. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Help, help me! Zhang Hong begged Song Jian with a pleading look on his face. The lion eagle beast spread its wings and instantly closed the seven or eight meters distance, its sharp beak aimed like a razor at his heart. Feeling the chill of the wind, Zhang Hong sensed the threat of death quickly approaching and threw a triangular amulet in a panic. The amulet flew into the air, bursting into dazzling light before turning into a Light Shield protecting Zhang Hongs back. In the center of the shield, a golden Buddha handprint slowly opened. One-time-use defensive amulet? Song Jians eyes lit up, recognizing the triangular amulet, and he looked envious. This single-use amulet had various effects. Even though they could only be used once, their power was significantly greater than ordinary equipment or even skills. Moreover, they were rare. Even Song Jian hadnt encountered one yet. The beak struck the center of the Light Shield, followed by a crack sound as the shield shattered into crystal fragments and disappeared in midair. However, the lion eagle beasts attack was entirely blocked. Not only that, but part of the beasts beak cracked, making it cry out in pain. Save me, save me! We had an agreement! Zhang Hong had lost his previous repentant composure, looking disheveled and scared as he grabbed Song Jians hand and begged loudly. Do you have any more high-quality Pet Contract Scrolls? Song Jian tightly held his sword and glanced at Zhang Hong, saying, If not, well have to kill it. Zhang Hongs face showed reluctance. He had suffered considerable losses this time, not only giving Song Jian a sword technique worth tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins but also wasting a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll and a precious defensive amulet. Even the Soul Bodies he had painstakingly recruited earlier were all consumed, making him feel like he had wasted ten years of hard work. I dont have any more. Kill it! Zhang Hong said helplessly. Having a silver-quality Pet Contract Scroll was already incredibly lucky for Zhang Hong, let alone having a second one. Song Jian nodded, guessing that the likelihood of Zhang Hong having a second one was low. Keep using those techniques to trap it. Well split the loot from killing it! Song Jian said. Hearing Song Jians words, Zhang Hongs face looked slightly better. After all, the level 30 Elite Boss with Tier 1 Combat Power was bound to drop valuable items, at least slightly making up for his loss. Song Jian leaped forward and slashed at the lion eagle beast with his sword. With his current strength, facing a level 30 Elite Boss with Tier 1 Combat Power was still somewhat difficult. If it werent for the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Swords ability to deal double damage with each strike, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to hold out for long. After the lion eagle beasts Vitality Points dropped, it erupted with even fiercer fighting power, as if having a resurgence of energy before its death. Each strike would deal three to four hundred points of damage. If it werent for the Advanced Healing Potion, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to withstand the attack for long. Zhang Hong watched as the lion eagle beasts Vitality Points continued to decrease, his face full of unwillingness. In reality, he had several healing techniques but didnt use them on Song Jian. He couldnt help but have some unusual thoughts in his heart, wanting the lion eagle beast and Song Jian to perish together. That way, he could recover his losses from Song Jians corpse and the beasts drops. If things went as he planned, he would not only make up for his losses but might even profit from them. But to his disappointment, even when the lion eagle beast cried its final painful cry and fell, Song Jian still stood firmly in place without showing any weakness. Chapter 442: Half for each person? Chapter 442: Half for each person? Finally, we killed it! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at Zhang Hong from the corner of his eye, and saw a trace of disappointment on his face, which made him couldnt help but sneer in his heart. Although his Vitality Points were now less than half, only about 500, in his inventory, he had seven or eight Advanced Healing Potions. He also had many Weakness Potions, Slow Medicines, and Brave Potions. Even if Zhang Hong turned against him right now, Song Jian would not be afraid. Whoosh ~ Seven or eight items burst out from the corpse of the Lion Hawk Beast, each shining with special glows of green, blue, silver, and even one emitting bright golden light. A golden quality item! Zhang Hongs gaze first fell on the golden quality item, revealing a pleased expression on his face. But quickly, as if he thought of something, he looked at Song Jian, and the unwilling expression on his face became stronger. He knew that even if this golden quality item was not useful to Song Jian, he would not let it go to him. Without any hesitation, Song Jian picked up the golden quality item. It was a scroll-like item with the four golden characters Sword Art Outline written on the side. Sword Art Outline (Golden), one-time use item, Usage effect: Raise any sword-skill not above level 5 by three levels, with a certain chance to produce a mutation effect on the skill. Requirement for use: This item must be used within ten minutes; A surprised look appeared on Song Jians face as he rapidly considered which of his skills to use it on. What is this? Zhang Hong couldnt help but ask as he approached. Seeing the eager look on Zhang Hongs face, Song Jian laughed and directly displayed the attributes of the Sword Art Outline. Even if he gave it to Zhang Hong, Zhang Hong probably wouldnt be able to use it; In fact, Zhang Hong actually had learned two sword arts, one was called Dharma Sword Art, and the other was called Vajra Subjugation Sword. Both were extremely powerful, but to raise the levels of these two sword arts, not only skill proficiency and skill points were required, but most importantly, there needed to be Buddha-nature. Zhang Hong had already raised the proficiency of these two sword arts to the maximum, and he also had skill points, but had been unable to raise these two sword arts by one level, mainly because his Buddha-nature was not yet full; Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was why he came to this tomb area, constantly reciting Buddhist scriptures and releasing the souls of the dead. Doing so did not yield any combat Experience Points, but he gained one point of Buddha-nature for each soul released; In fact, for Zhang Hong, Buddha-nature was far more important than any experience points, skill proficiency, or even skill points. Even the spells he learned required Buddha-nature to be upgraded; If he were to obtain the Sword Art Outline, it would not make a drastic difference to his strength, but it would still serve as a compensation for the shortcomings of one of his sword arts being raised by three levels. Therefore, when Zhang Hong saw the Sword Art Outline, he couldnt help but feel envious. Just as he hesitated whether to ask if he could exchange something for the Sword Art Outline, Song Jian directly clicked on use; The Sword Art Outline immediately turned into a golden light enveloping Song Jian, gradually fading away after a short while. After hesitating for a long time, Song Jian had too many sword arts and techniques to choose from, all of which were essential to him. In the end, he decided to use the Sword Art Outline on the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. He now had mastered three skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession: Sword Finger, Invisible Sword Qi, and Immortal Sword Body; in use, he found that the power of the Sword Finger was average, probably just an ordinary skill of the Swordsman Immortal profession, while the Invisible Sword Qi, since possessing the Sword Control Skill of Luck, had increased the upper limit value to more than 200, and even if it was upgraded, the effect would not be obvious. On the other hand, the power of Immortal Sword Body terrified him. Although it had a cooldown time of one hour, once activated, it definitely had the ability to reverse the situation. Furthermore, Song Jian estimated that even among the Swordsman Immortal profession, the Immortal Sword Body was probably one of the core skills. Therefore, he didnt hesitate to use this Sword Art Outline on the Immortal Sword Body; Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body (Active), Level 6 (38%), Skill effect: After activating this skill, players all attributes +10, Physical Defense increased by 60%, Magic Resistance increased by 50%, negative effects immunity judgment +8, Damage increased by 110% when using Sword weapons, Power of Sword skills increased by 80%, this effect lasts 120 seconds, Dispel and Purify skills have no effect on this effect; Skill consumption: Use consumes 25 Invisible Sword Qi, Additionally, 1 Invisible Sword Qi is consumed every second during the duration. Skill cooldown time: 60 minutes; Skill description: This skill is one of the Swordsman Immortal professions inherited skills. The power of the level 6 Immortal Sword Body increased significantly, the duration also increased to two minutes, and although the consumption was higher, the increased upper limit of Invisible Sword Qi allowed Song Jian to bear the consumption; If I could always use the Immortal Sword Body, I might be able to defeat even a level 30 elite BOSS with first-order Combat Power! Song Jian clenched his long sword, thinking to himself. With his mouth open, Zhang Hong was about to speak when he saw Song Jian directly using the Sword Art Outline. He immediately froze, sighed after a while, and shook his head slightly; There was one silver-quality item in the spoils from the Lion Hawk Beast, along with five or six blue and green items. The silver-quality item was a piece of equipment. Feather of the Lion Hawk Beast (Silver), belt, Equipment level 30, Equipment effect: Strength +4, Agility +2, Defense +28, Resistance +20, Vitality recovery speed increased by 20%; Special effect 1: Add 16 instant use inventory slots! Special effect 2: Automatically recovers 1 Spirit Point every 10 seconds; Usage requirement: 15 points of Mental Strength; Can it be taken out of the game: No Is this a belt for magic-based professions? Seeing the requirement of 15 Mental Strength points, Song Jian frowned slightly. It should be known that for ordinary people entering the game, all attributes are usually around five points, some even only three points. Unless they obtain treasures like Attribute Fruit, it is difficult to raise an attribute. Only when they get their first job do their attributes increase according to their profession. For a non-magic profession, it is very difficult to raise Mental Strength to 15 points. However, this was not a problem for Song Jian. At this time, his Mental Strength attribute was exactly 15 points; Song Jians original Mental Strength attribute was only five points. After eating an All Attribute Fruit, he gained 1 point, 1 point from the Vertical Eye on his forehead, 2 points from the Sacred Spirit, 1 point from the Savior title, 3 points from joining the Sword Controller profession, and finally, 5 points from the Abyssal Flame tempering. Song Jian showed the attributes of this belt to Zhang Hong and happily replaced it with the Devouring Belt he was wearing. Song Jian believed that the Monk profession was more inclined to physical attacks, and Zhang Hong was only level 18 and probably couldnt even reach 10 points of Mental Strength. Naturally, this belt belonged to Song Jian himself. Chapter 443: Wizard’s Soul Chapter 443: Wizards Soul Seeing Song Jian put on the Winged Lions Feather directly, Zhang Hongs eyes almost bulged out. Zhang Hong, though a combat monk, was not a melee attacker, but a caster. His specialty was using various Buddhist spells. Thus, although he was only level 18, his Mental Strength had already broken through to 17 points, two points higher than Song Jians. Naturally, Zhang Hong could also wear the Winged Lions Feather belt. After all, it was a level 30 silver grade equipment. Werent we supposed to share the loot? Youve already taken the best stuff for yourself. Zhang Hong struggled to suppress the urge to roll his eyes and screamed inwardly. Song Jian glanced at the remaining blue-green items, picked up a blue-quality Bloodline Essence and put it into his inventory, then threw all the remaining materials over to Zhang Hong. I only took three items; the remaining five are for you, Song Jian said with a smile. Zhang Hongs mouth twitched as he looked at the items Song Jian handed him: only one was of blue quality, and the rest were green quality. More importantly, all of these items were materials, not equipment. He doubted that current players in the auction house would be interested in such high-level materials. Thankyou very much! Zhang Hongs face reluctantly showed a smile, and he accepted all the items from Song Jian. Although these materials were high-level, players trade skills would eventually progress, and these materials would become valuable after some time, especially since they were from magical creatures. After killing the level 30 elite boss, Song Jian finally reached level 22 and even exceeded 6%. Song Jian hesitated for a moment after looking at the three 100% proficiency skills, Kick, Sweeping Sword Style, and Sword Shadow Step. Eventually, he still spent the skill point on Sword Shadow Step. He had enough damage-dealing skills, but not many life-saving ones. So naturally, he would prioritize upgrading his escape skills. Upgrading Sword Shadow Step to level 2 increased the movement speed from 30% to 35%, and the duration increased from 7 seconds to 8 seconds, a small improvement. The Winged Lions corpse slowly decomposed and burned, and if they had the Dissection or Skinning skills, they could extract some materials from the body. However, neither Song Jian nor Zhang Hong possessed these trade skills, so they could only watch the valuable corpse turn into ashes. It took them over an hour to kill the Winged Lion. The sky had become white, and the ghosts in the graveyard had gone back into their tombs. Only a few crows occasionally cawed, making the whole graveyard quite peaceful. Amitabha, Mr. Song, we shall part ways now. I hope to see you again in the future! Zhang Hong returned to his high monk demeanor, his face serious as he clasped his hands together and bowed to Song Jian before leaving. Well, Master, we shall say our goodbyes then, laughed Song Jian as he nodded in agreement. As he watched Zhang Hong drift away, a cold smile crept onto Song Jians face. Zhang Hong had failed to steal the prize, and had instead lost more than he gained. If he had succeeded in obtaining the Winged Lion as a combat pet, his Combat Power would have at least doubled. Song Jian had sensed a threat from Zhang Hong in the woods when they first met C the look in Zhang Hongs eyes when he first saw Song Jian was identical to when he first saw the Winged Lion. I hope that when I see you next time, youll have become much stronger. Right now, you really dont even arouse my desire to fight! Song Jian muttered softly. Just then, an old voice spoke into his ear. Young man, you made a grave mistake by letting him go like that. In the future, he may grow into a power that youll be forced to look up to! Startled, Song Jian instinctively clenched the sword in his hand, taking a defensive stance as he looked around. Whos there! Song Jian demanded in a low voice. Cough, cough. Dont be so tense; Im just a captive soul, incapable of causing you any harm, the old voice replied with a hint of weakness. However, Song Jian remained vigilant, still tensely looking around. The graveyard was eerily silent with not a soul in sight. What kind of hero hides behind a veil? If youve got the guts, come out and meet me! Song Jian raged, even more anxious since he couldnt sense any presence whatsoever. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hehe, I wish I could come out, but Im trapped in an impenetrable prison, unable to even move The old voice chuckled weakly. If you really want to see me, continue down the white stone path, take a left at the thirteenth step, and youll find me in the sixth tomb. Song Jian hesitated. While battling the Winged Lion earlier, the conflict had spread around the area within a few dozen meters. The location indicated by the old voice was at the edge of the previous battle area. Song Jian had not found any traps or anything of the sort during the prior fight. So, after a moment, he followed the voices guidance towards the tomb. Upon arriving at the tomb, he looked at the tombstone. There wasnt much difference between this one and the surrounding ones, except for the faint golden Hexagram Array that appeared on this tombstone. If he hadnt taken a closer look, Song Jian would have thought it was just a blank tombstone. Young deity, I was once a human mage with Tier 1 Combat Power. During a battle, I accidentally injured a civilian and was sentenced to death, with my soul exiled Seeing Song Jian coming, the old voice slowly recited its story. Song Jian listened attentively. As it turned out, this mages soul, like the Beastman soldier George had guided Song Jian to recruit, was also a convict exiled to Doomsday City. The soul had been lingering in the graveyard for more than twenty days, and if no one came to its rescue, it would turn into a monstrous creature that only knew how to kill once the time was up C something the mages soul did not want. When Song Jian and the NPC professional players first arrived at the graveyard for the supply box, the mages soul had already spotted them. Instead of hurriedly summoning someone to save it, the soul patiently observed them. If there was no choice, the soul would have urgently sought help from the first person it saw. However, since there were so many people, the mages soul naturally wanted to find the strongest person to ally with. After observing for two more days, especially after witnessing Song Jian and Zhang Hong slay the Winged Lion with Tier 1 combat power, the mages soul finally made up its mind. Chapter 444: Bloodline Wizard Chapter 444: Bloodline Wizard If you truly can rescue me from this cage, then I, Wallace Laman, in the name of the God of Truth, pledge my loyalty to you as your vassal! Laman muttered. Laman, arent you afraid that after being freed on day one, you might never return here? Song Jian laughed. No, your level might not be high, but you already have the strength to solo kill an elite, level thirty boss. This area is full of level thirty monsters. I know, you Gods Chosen have a magical skill that allows you to hunt monsters in this world and level up quickly. This area of level thirty monsters is a leveling treasure chest. Youll definitely come back here to level up! Laman confidently replied. Your judgement is very accurate, so, lets sign the contract. Once the Followers contract is signed, Ill set you free from this prison. Song Jian laughed. NPCs recruited within the estate system are very weak characters, considered commoners among NPCs. No matter how long they train, at most they can become home guard militia with very limited growth potential. These NPCs recruited from the estate system can only serve as wait staff, construction workers, apprentices and the like. Only NPCs recruited from these outdoor cages exhibit unique skills. Take the Beastman Warrior that Song Jian met previously for instance. Not only was he individually powerful, but he also had the talent to tame beasts. He could domesticate normal beasts into war beasts to assist in battles, maybe even using them as mounts to form a Beast Cavalry. The human soul captured before his eyes C in his previous life he was a wizard with the power of the first order. You should know that wizards, also known as scholars, possess an abundance of knowledge, even if they have lost their bodies and their combat power has declined, that knowledge remains a valuable asset. As much as Gods Chosen select Followers, Followers also choose their Gods Chosen. Clearly, Laman is very satisfied with Song Jian, so he willingly signed the Followers contract. It took Song Jian more than half an hour to destroy the stone tomb and release Laman. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A semi-transparent pale blue figure floated out of the tomb, took a deep breath, and emotionally said: I never thought I would get the chance to breathe freely again! After a moment of emotion, Laman knelt on one knee in front of Song Jian, placed his right hand on his chest respectfully and said: Wallace Laman the wizard will become your Follower, never to leave you! Wallace, I accept your loyalty! Song Jian said as he helped Wallace up. The moment Wallace pledged his loyalty, all his attributes were openly revealed to Song Jian. Wallace (Soul Body), Job: Bloodline Wizard, Level 30, Strength: 30, Agility: 25, Stamina: 33, Spirit: 50, Mana: 500/500. In the Followers interface, there are many attributes of Wallace described in detail, including traits, skills, and even his past experiences. Wallace, why have so many of your skills been sealed? While Song Jian was carefully reviewing Wallaces attributes and skills, he couldnt help but frown. This situation had never happened before. Even the previous Beastman Warrior, despite becoming a slave, had retained all his skills. I apologise, Master. In my previous life, I was a Bloodline Wizard. All my power came from my bloodline. Now that Ive lost my body, many of my bloodline spells can no longer be cast. Wallace explained apologetically. Although Song Jian had speculated this might be the case, he felt slightly disappointed when it was confirmed. After all, Wallace had once been a first- order wizard. If he were to preside over the alliance, Song Jian believed, no alliance would dare to invade them at their current state. How can we restore your former power? Song Jian pondered for a moment. Turning Wallace into a logistical officer like Dr. Ebsiting would obviously be a waste. But if Wallace couldnt regain his previous strengths, then in the future he could only provide Song Jian with advice based on his extensive knowledge. There are two ways to restore my power. One is to switch and practice as a Soul Body Wizard from now on. This is the easiest way, but it would take a long time since I would have to start over from level one and adapt to this new role. It was clear Wallace had thought deeply about this, and he spoke quickly. The second way is to rebuild my previous body. I would need a powerful new body with the bloodline of an ancient creature. The stronger the bloodline, the more powerful I will be. This is the quickest method, but obtaining a body with the bloodline of an ancient creature is extremely difficult. Wallace, with a look of regret in his eyes, said: My previous bloodline was from the Flame Giant Wolf, which is only of average grade among Bloodline Wizards. Song Jian had a thought, finally understanding why Wallace willingly approached him to become his Follower after he killed the Gryphon Beast. You want to use this blood essence to recreate your body so that you can have the bloodline of the Hopla Gryphon Beast, right? Song Jian took out the blood essence that emitted a blue glow, held it in his hand, and laughed as he said to Wallace. Wallace knelt on one knee, touching his forehead almost to the ground, and said: Yes, Master. Please forgive my selfishness. The Hopla Gryphon Beast is a magnificent creature. Its bloodline is much superior to the Flame Giant Wolf, it is only second to the Dragon Bloodline. If I can recreate my body with its bloodline, my power will quickly recover to the first order, and I may even have the potential to break through to a higher level of power! Song Jian said nothing, playing with the blood essence in his hand, a playful smile on his face as he gazed at the kneeling Wallace. Wallace, can I trust you? Can you forever be loyal to me, never betraying me? Song Jian slowly said. Master, I swear on my soul as a Bloodline Wizard, if you can recreate my body for me, I will forever be loyal to you, never betraying you. Even if the whole world were to be destroyed, I will always stand behind you! Wallace lifted his head; determination etched on his face. Out of nowhere, Song Jian felt a thread of contract energy connecting him to Wallace. If Wallace were to break his promise in future, his soul body would suffer massive damage, weakening his soul severely, or worse, causing him to dissipate completely. With a slight nod, Song Jian laughed: I think the Hopla Gryphon Beasts bloodline is not suitable for you. Maybe, you should have a superior bloodline! Chapter 445 - 445’- Bloodline Spirit Symbol Chapter 445:- Bloodline Spirit Symbol When Wallace heard Song Jian say that the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline was unsuitable for him, his face instantly fell into despair. He had put everything he had on Song Jian. If Song Jian couldnt help him rebuild his bloodline, he would never be able to recover and become a bloodline wizard; Wallace had studied bloodline wizards for centuries. If he had to switch to becoming a soul body wizard now, everything would have to start over. In this world of destruction, weakness is a sin. After becoming a soul body wizard, it would definitely take a long time to regain the first level of combat power, and Wallace wasnt sure if he had that much time. But when he heard what Song Jian said after that, a look of doubt appeared in Wallaces eyes. To him, a Lion Hawk Beast was already a higher-grade bloodline than what he had before. Could it be that this young over-blessed one in front of him possessed even higher-grade bloodline essences? How is that possible? Although this world has many powerful creatures, with his abilities, how could he possibly acquire a higher-grade bloodline, not to mention, even the Lion Hawk Beast, is beyond his capabilities. Without the help of that monk, he wouldnt be able to kill the Lion Hawk Beast, let alone have a higher-grade bloodline? Wallaces eyes flickered and his mood fluctuated, causing his soul body to sway slightly. Song Jian gave a faint smile and summoned the Black Dragon hatchling directly. The Black Dragon had been slumbering in the Pet Space for a long time. As soon as it was released, it immediately gave off a joyous dragon chant. Its wings spread out, instantly giving people a feeling of overwhelming darkness. At this moment, the Black Dragon hatchling had grown to over four meters in length and was almost two meters high. There was an aura of majesty in his golden, upright pupils. A faint black smoke and sparks spewed out from his nostrils with each breath, spreading out a faint sense of Dragon Might in all directions. h_ giant dragon, how how is this possible Wallaces soul body started to tremble violently, seemingly on the verge of disintegration. It was obvious how much his emotions were profoundly stirred at this moment. Wallace even wanted to reach out and touch the Black Dragon hatchling s scales, but as soon as he extended his hand, it felt as if he had been burned, forcing him to let out a painful grunt and immediately retract his hand. Master, could it be you intend to use Wallace looked at the Black Dragon hatchling, his eyes revealing a look of joy. Black Dragons were a type of ancient Giant Dragon and were considered top-tier bloodlines that all Bloodline Wizards dreamt of having. If Song Jian was truly willing to use Black Dragon Essence Blood to rebuild Wallaces body, then Wallaces growth potential would be limitless in the future. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, I am willing to use the Black Dragons bloodline to rebuild your body! Song Jian nodded and confirmed. Overcome with excitement, Wallace immediately dropped to his knees, unable to utter a word. For him, this was an extraordinary opportunity. Alright, once were back at my manor, you can begin researching how to rebuild your body using the Black Dragon Essence Blood. But you must ensure that my Black Dragon wont be severely harmed, Song Jian declared. Of course, of course, Master. I promise not to harm your war pet irreversibly. At most, it will only be weak for a few days before it quickly recovers, Wallace eagerly assured him. Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian directly assigned a lab to Wallace and gave him a drop of the Black Dragon hatchlings Essence Blood so that he could research how to use the Black Dragon Essence Blood to rebuild his body. After all, witnessing such a top-notch, priceless bloodline from the Black Dragon was something Wallace had previously not even dared to think about, let alone encounter. Thus, running experiments before completely rebuilding his body was absolutely necessary. After settling Wallace in, Song Jian took out the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence. At that moment, the bloodline essence looked like a red gem, emitting a dazzling light, with a rich purple-red blood seemingly flowing through it. Song Jian undressed his upper body to reveal the Hexagram Array tattoo on his chest. At the moment, the Hexagram Array was glowing, with one corner adorned with a red gem. This gem was the Dragon Blood Talisman formed from the Essence Blood of a mature Black Dragon he had absorbed previously. Now that he had obtained the Essence Blood of a Lion Hawk Beast, he wondered whether it could turn into another talisman as well. He carefully moved the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence closer to the Hexagram Array Diagram. Sure enough, a strong suction came from the Hexagram Array. Song Jian smiled faintly, loosened his grip, and the Lion Hawk Beasts bloodline essence was instantly absorbed by the Hexagram Array Diagram. Soon, a dazzling gleam slowly emerged in the second corner of the Night Slayers Hexagram Array Diagram. The vacant spot was filled by a second talisman, the Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm. Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm Enhancement: Strength +5, Agility +3, Constitution +5, Special Effect: Iron Wings (Active), can summon a pair of Iron Wings that last for 1 hour with a cooldown of 3 hours; Under the summoning Iron Wings state, overall defense increases by 30%, resistance increase by 30%, wings can automatically block any damage under 50 points; capable of flying with a speed of 280. So strong! Song Jian could not help but clench his fist, sensing the potent power surging within his body. The attribute boost this time was incredibly significant, even more so than the previous Dragon Blood Talisman. After all, the initial Dragon Blood Talisman had used most of its power to reshape the foundation of Song Jians body, and the attribute increase wasnt entirely displayed. But the second Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm fully unleashed its power. Just the added 13 attribute points alone made Song Jian feel incredibly delighted, not to mention the Iron Wings powerful ability. As soon as he summoned the Iron Wings, Song Jians defense could probably rival that of a heavily armored defensive warrior of the same level. Iron Wings! With a thought, a dazzling light burst forth from Song Jians back, and a pair of wide wings enveloping a metallic luster appeared behind Song Jian, nearly covering his entire body. Song Jian felt that these wings were like a part of his body, just as flexible to control as his own limbs. With a thought, the Iron Wings violently fluttered, and Song Jians body shot off like an arrow, flying out of Manor Castles window. Song Jian, who was in the air, was initially a bit clumsy, but he quickly grasped the trick to flying, soaring freely in the air like a giant bird. This exhilaration was far beyond what one could experience from flying in an airplane. Just as Song Jian was soaring in the sky, a massive flock of strange bird-like creatures flew towards him in huge numbers. Their shrill cries forced Song Jian to cover his ears. Mutant Vulture Birds, level forty creatures? My God, where in heavens name did I fly off to? Startled, Song Jian turned around and flew back towards his manor. Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone Chapter 446: Magic Source Stone Unbeknownst to him, Song Jian had accidentally flown into a territory inhabited by level-Forty creatures. He was chased by a flock of level-Forty mutant carrion birds and barely escaped back to the Manor Castle. Phew, that was a close call. I almost didnt make it back, Song Jian said, looking at the slowly dispersing flock of carrion birds in the distance, and feeling a lingering fear. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The flock of carrion birds chased Song Jian all the way to the level-ten creature zone before slowly backing off. If it wasnt for his wing made of steel that allowed him to fly slightly faster than the birds, Song Jian would be in real danger. This narrow escape dampened his cockiness after his recent power increase, reminding him that there are still many creatures in the Doomsday City he shouldnt mess with. The construction of Manor Castle was progressing methodically. Buildings sprouted up within the alliances territory. After the previous alliance battle, few alliances dared to mess with the City of Hope. My Lord, the Manor has reached its development limit and must be upgraded to a level four Manor! Upon seeing Song Jians return, steward George hurried over with a thick ledger to report. Good job, George. The manor has developed so well and so quickly thanks to you! Song Jian laughed, Go ahead and upgrade it if it satisfies the criteria. In reality, Song Jian had little involvement in the development of the Manor. Aside from gathering special materials when needed, George made all the important decisions. Song Jian would not object to the idea that George single-handedly developed the Manor. My Lord, in order to upgrade the Manor Castle to level four, we need to construct a Magic Tower. Only with a level-one Magic Tower can we advance to level four, George reported, bowing down. A Magic Tower? Go ahead and build it! Song Jian frowned slightly, Are we lacking certain materials? We can buy most materials from the Starfire shop in City of Hymns. However, to construct the Magic Tower, we need a Magic Source Stone. Its a controlled matieral that is difficult to procure on the market, George explained, Additionally, we need a resident Mage in the Magic Tower. My Lord, it would be best if you could recruit an NPC Mage. No need to recruit a separate Mage NPC. 1 have a Follower who is a Bloodline Wizard. I can station them in the Magic Tower. Song Jian laughed, But concerning the Magic Source Stone, I need to ask: how many do we need to construct a Magic Tower? My Lord, not a lot. One kilogram will suffice, George replied. Alright, I got it. You may leave now, Song Jian said, nodding his head. Magic Source Stone was something Song Jian had never heard of. He cannot possibly know everything about all the strange things in the game. Damn, couldnt they have a gaming website for easy searching? Now I have to find out about these things the hard way! Song Jian shook his head in frustration. When it comes to the Magic Source Stone, the first person Song Jian thought of was Annie from the Silver Moon Commerce. He immediately contacted her and she soon responded to his request. Annie, can I inquire about the Magic Source Stone from you? Song Jian asked. Magic Source Stone? That is a controlled material. Even our Silver Moon Commerce cant legally sell it. If you are caught selling over ten grams of Magic Source Stone, you will be executed! Annie exclaimed. I am just asking, where does this Magic Source Stone come from? Song Jian initially planned to buy directly from Annie, but upon hearing her words, he promptly abandoned the idea. Well, of course, 1 can tell you that. The Magic Source Stone is not a mineral, but rather a gastric calculus of a certain creature. You can only obtain the stone by killing this creature Annie chuckled. Let me guess: this creature is not easy to kill, right? Song Jian grumbled. Hehe, of course! The creature is called the Demonic Bat. An adult Demonic Bat is as strong as a level-thirty Elite Boss. Whats more, they are gregarious creatures, usually seen in herds numbering in the hundreds or thousands. Even the most daring adventurers would think twice before messing with them. Hiss- Thousands of level-thirty Elite Bosses. Song Jian took a deep breath, Thats hard to believe. Im wondering how the very first Magic Source Stone was obtained. Hehe, naturally you wouldnt want to face such terrifying groups head-on, Annie laughed, When the Demonic Bats have stayed in a place for a while, theyll give up their nests and move on to another location. You can usually collect some Magic Source Stones in these abandoned nests. Note that Magic Source Stones are not just used for constructing Magic Towers. They can also improve your physical condition, extend your lifespan, and enhance your skills. Some people even consider them a more solid currency than Doomsday Coins! Oh, really? Song Jian looked surprised and then lowered his voice to ask, Are you saying that no one takes the risk to smuggle these? I believe there is a price for any good. Can you tell me how much Magic Source Stones cost on the black market? It took Annie quite a while to answer, If 1 had Magic Source Stones, I would never sell them for Doomsday Coins. Usually its a barter system. But if you really want a price tag, I guess one gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins would be a fair price. After these words, Annie hung up. Song Jian was left with a shocked expression. One gram of Magic Source Stone for one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! When George said constructing a Magic Tower required one kilogram of Magic Source Stone, Song Jian didnt think much of it. Now he realized that even selling off his own territory might not be enough to afford one kilogram of Magic Source Stone. Thats equivalent to one billion Doomsday Coins! My God, can anyone really afford to upgrade their safe house to a level four Manor? Song Jian couldnt help but grumble. Ding Ding Ding- Just then, his communication device rang. It was Annie. He quickly answered. By the way, Song Jian, I forgot to tell you earlier. The Demonic Bats infect nearby creatures, resulting in similar species. I remember you once sold some Bat Wings materials. Im guessing that those were dropped by relatives of the infected Demonic Bats. If you go and look around the place where you found the creatures that drop Bat Wings, I believe youll find something worthwhile, Annie said, hanging up immediately after she finished her sentence without waiting for a response. Curled up in thought, Song Jian stared at his cut-off communicator. Annies implying that the Bat Wing Zombies were infected by the Demonic Bats. So, if I go to the place where Bat Wing Zombies appear, I should certainly find the Demonic Bats, right? Chapter 447: Level Ten Instance Chapter 447: Level Ten Instance Speaking of bat-winged zombies, Song Jian had encountered a large number of them on a rooftop of a high-rise building. These mature bat-winged zombies were all level 10 elite BOSS. However, the place wasnt their nest, they were merely passing by. In another place, the theater, I defeated a sizable number of level 10 bat-winged zombie juveniles. That must be their nest. There might be a nest of mutated bats nearby. That would explain the huge presence of bat-winged zombie juveniles! A glint appeared in Song Jians eye as he recalled the time when he hunted the juvenile bat-winged zombies. Back then, wiping out those juvenile bat-winged zombies was extremely difficult for Song Jian at the time. But now, let alone normal level 10 monsters, even if he encountered a group of mature bat-winged elite BOSS zombies, he would be able to compete. He wouldnt be like before, forced only to flee. That area is just a level 10 monster zone. Ill search the surrounding areas first! Song Jian decided in his heart. When Song Jian returned to the theater, it was desolate without a single monster in sight. Judging by the traces, many players had thoroughly searched the place, even clearing the rubble piece by piece, hoping to find hidden items underneath. As expected, these juvenile bat-winged zombies are not monsters that can respawn endlessly. Song Jians mouth turned up slightly at the corners. Ordinary mutant zombies, no matter how many you kill, will respawn the next day in the game system, endlessly. Only unusual, story-related monsters wouldnt reappear once killed. This scene seemed to prove his guess; this group of bat-winged zombie juveniles must have appeared due to the radiation pollution of the mutated bats, becoming an existence similar to story-related monsters. Once exterminated, they would not respawn. The mutated bat nest I need to find now should not be far from this theater. Its hard to imagine that a level 30 mutated bat would be in this level 10 monster zone! Song Jian strolled along the silent street. The surrounding level 10 common monsters just glanced at Song Jian from afar and immediately turned to leave. Even those mindless mutant zombies would instinctively stay away from Song Jian. Song Jian came around two blocks with the theater as the center but found no clue of the mutated bat nest. However, he was not anxious. If the mutated bat nest were that easy to find, the players would have discovered it and spread the news. After all, the appearance of a level 30 monster in a level 10 monster area would undoubtedly be explosive news for players. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, Song Jian suddenly looked up at a building not far away. There came a strong wave of energy. Is there a battle there? Looks like a Fire Mage is fighting! Song Jian murmured to himself. Within a short time, a man in a black mages robe, holding a giant codex, rushed out of the building. Damn it, I was just looking for some supplies and came across a level 10 elite BOSS. What rotten luck Zhao Jun looked distressed, glanced back at the burly zombie BOSS, stuck in the narrow, falling unit exit. For the time being, it couldnt get out, so it was violently destroying the walls around the block exit. Chunks of bricks and concrete were flying about. In no time, a big hole appeared in the wall. The burly mutant zombie, nearly three meters high, rushed out of the building, bellowing. Damn, you should have been hired in real life to work in the demolition office! Zhao Jun muttered, and his codex opened automatically with a rustling sound. jklasdkfk, dkalds Zhao Jun chanted the spell, and a few seconds later, a red light flew out from the codex, landing in front of the zombie BOSS. FireWall Skill, rise! Bang- A massive flame rose into the sky. There were roaring flames all around the zombie BOSS within three or four meters. The color of this flame was not red but black, similar to the Abyssal Raging Flame controlled by Song Jian. However, it didnt bear the terrifying aura of the Abyssal Raging Flame. Zhao Jun glanced at the Firewall behind him, smirked, and turned to run. After running for a few steps, Zhao Jun saw a teenager standing dumbstruck on the street. Apparently, the commotion from his fight with the BOSS had attracted him. Zhao Juns face changed, and he hurriedly waved at Song Jian and shouted, Run, run! Theres a level 10 elite BOSS here. Zhao Jun was level 12. But to solo-kill a level 10 elite BOSS was difficult for him, especially given the large number of mutant zombies nearby. If the battle dragged on for too long, it would attract a large number of zombies. By then, even running would be too late. Seeing that Song Jian remained motionless, Zhao Jun ran over, gripped Song Jians arm, and yelled, Are you nuts? Youve seen the elite BOSS and you still arent running, do you not value your life? Hehe, can I ask if there is somewhere nearby that has bat-related monsters? I have a mission to hunt them! Song Jian laughed. Zhao Jun tugged at Song Jians arm a few times but couldnt move him. However, since he was a mage and physical strength wasnt his forte, he didnt make much of it. Bats? Theres a level 10 instance in that building, Bat Shadow Demon Traces, which has some level 10 mutated bats Zhao Jun hesitated, then casually mentioned. Suddenly his face turned white, and he yelled, BOSS, a level 10 elite BOSS, for heavens sake, cant you see it? As he was speaking, the burly zombie BOSS had already rushed out of the building and was pouncing toward Zhao Jun. The robust zombie BOSS, its body shimmering with a black metallic luster, had a body as tough as iron or steel. Even when it was within the Firewall, the most it could take was single-digit damage. A level 10 instance, Bat Shadow Demon Traces, huh? I see. Song Jian stood there as if deep in thought, seemingly not paying attention to the BOSS charging at him. Zhao Jun saw Song Jians nonchalance and made a run for it. Sorry, but Im not willing to risk my life here Zhao Jun thought to himself. Just as he had run a few dozen steps forward, he suddenly heard a shrill screaming of a mutant zombie from behind. Zhao Jun shivered and turned around to take a look without much thinking. The towering zombie BOSS was now lying on the ground, its vitality points depleted. The man who had been standing still was now holding a sword and standing in front of the BOSS. Zhao Jun was stupefied, his mouth agape, looking utterly incredulous. How is this possible? He He actually killed the BOSS Chapter 448: The True Difficulty Chapter 448: The True Difficulty An Elite Level 10 boss, with only over 1,600 Vitality Points, couldnt withstand even a combination of strikes from Song Jian. Now, Song Jian, using the fused Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, even an ordinary attack could deal more than 300 points of damage. It was simply more than an Elite Level 10 Boss could bear. Ill give you the item drops from this boss as a consultation fee, Song Jian said to Zhao Jun with a slight smile. Watching Song Jian disappear into the building, Zhao Jun was wide-eyed in disbelief. When did a Level 10 Elite Boss become so weak, or is that guy just too strong? he mused. Soon, Zhao Juns gaze landed on the items dropped by the Level 10 Elite Boss. His eyes lit up, and he quickly darted over to collect them. Bat Shadow Maze, its just a Level 10 dungeon. How could there possibly be demonized bats in there? Song Jian furrowed his brows as he walked towards the source of the greatest energy fluctuations in the building. Magic Source Stones are only ever dropped by Level 30 demonized bats. This Level 10 dungeon he trailed off. Song Jian soon arrived at an open room. On one wall of the room was a pale blue portal. A group of players was resting in front of the portal, eating and drinking. When they saw Song Jian approaching, they didnt even stand up. They glanced at him briefly, then looked away. These players were sitting in small clusters, forming several different teams. It seems they were preparing to raid the dungeon, or rest after exiting it. Hey, nice gear, man. What level are you? Wanna team up for this dungeon? An armored player, shield in hand and shotgun slung on his back, sized up Song Jian with a gleam in his eye and eagerly waved him over. While Song Jian had turned off the glow signifying the quality of his equipment, keen observers could still tell from the design and texture that they were top- tier. Those who looked closely could discern the quality and level of gear the other was wearing. Song Jian looked over at the player with the silver shield who was showing off with a beaming face. At this stage in the game, having a silver shield was highly sought after. As long as one could withstand a bosss attack, they could easily form a team to raid a dungeon. Song Jian smiled back at the man, shaking his head in polite refusal. These players were all around Level 10, and could, at most, only tackle the easier dungeons. Song Jian doubted he would even be able to enter such dungeons. He walked over to the dungeon entrance, examining it closely: The entry level for a simple difficulty dungeon was Level 8 to Level 12, normal difficulty was Level 10 to Level 15, hard was Level 15 to Level 21, and real difficulty was Level 22 to Level 28. It looks like Ill have to try a real-difficulty dungeon. Besides, if there really are demonized bats in this dungeon, they could only be in a real-difficulty dungeon, Song Jian pondered, standing before the dungeon gate. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Song Jian standing alone at the dungeon entrance, the resting players exchanged wary glances, looking at him with doubt. Whats this guy trying to do, solo-raid a dungeon? someone muttered quietly. Thats impossible. Even the regular mobs in dungeons are Elite Level, far tougher than anything outside. Even a full party needs to be extra cautious inside or they could easily be wiped out Yeah, and there are loads of dangers in this game, with only one life. Safety first! Ive never seen anyone do a solo raid before Look, hes really going in someone whispered excitedly. Indeed, Song Jian, standing in front of the dungeon gate, had straight away chosen the real difficulty. The originally pale blue portal began to glow crimson. An incredibly intense, bloodthirsty aura emanated from the blood-red portal, causing the players lounging beside it to scatter like startled rabbits. Is he out of his mind? Hes going for real difficulty? Thats a Level 22 dungeon Level 22? Him Its Song Jian, number one on Level Rankings! someone exclaimed. Song Jian hadnt bothered to hide his ranking. At Level 22, he was someone all players had to look up to. They watched as Song Jians figure disappeared into the crimson dungeon gate. The red glow of the gate slowly faded back to blue, and everyone got excited again. The news of Song Jian beginning to raid a real-difficulty dungeon quickly spread among the player base. As soon as Song Jian entered the dungeon, he was hit by an intense wave of heat. A narrow stone pathway spread out before him. Looking around, he saw nothing but skeletal remains everywhere. Dark flames erupted from the cracks in the ground, burning everything they came into contact with. Even the trees on either side of the path were ablaze with black flames. Everything was silent, with no living thing in sight. If you dont have at least 50 fire resistance points, you wouldnt even qualify to enter this place, Song Jian thought to himself as he surveyed his surroundings. An arrow marker appeared on the ground in front of him, indicating that he was to follow the path. Is this showing me how to complete the dungeon? Song Jian pondered, following the arrow. Soon, he arrived at a large pit filled with severed limbs and skeletal remains. A palpable tension filled the air from the pit. Creak creak creak In the pit, something was churning at the bottom. Soon, a large mass rose up, the pile of skeletons on top sliding off to the side. Humans, you do not belong here! A deep, raspy voice echoed from the pit as a skeleton wreathed in black flames emerged from the pile of bodies. This was a humanoid skeleton, its body gleaming metallically. But there were a pair of broken wings on its back. The skeleton held out its right hand, and instantly, a gale of black wind swept into its palm from the pit, forming a large, two-meter-long battle-axe. Song Jians eyes narrowed as he examined the monster before him. Skeleton Demon General, Level 20, Elite Level BOSS, Vitality Points: 2800/2800 Any living creature in my sightline will die! roared the Skeleton Demon General as it lunged towards Song Jian. Chapter 449 - 449 Outsiders Chapter 449: Outsiders An elite level 20 BOSS C before now, Song Jian would have had to expend a considerable effort to defeat it. However, to the current Song Jian, this skeleton warlord is just a slightly more robust ant. With axes in both hands, the skeleton warlord launched a hefty assault from the air on Song Jian who, rather than dodging, met the attack with his long sword, causing a collision with the cross-axes. Clang! With a crisp sound, Song Jian felt his arms sinking and a strong force pressing his hands down involuntarily. However, a look of disdain appeared on his face. He only has a strength of thirty points at most C no threat to me at all! Song Jian muttered to himself. The cross-axe is a heavy weapon and the skeleton warlord, by attacking from above, has every advantage. However, it couldnt even make Song Jian step back. Song Jians current abilities far exceed those of the skeleton warlord. For other teams of players, this skeleton warlord serves as a kind of gatekeeper, measuring their strength, causing weaker players to fail repeatedly. But in Song Jians eyes, this skeleton warlord is just slightly more powerful than ordinary monsters. Even without using his Immortal Sword Body, he can easily crush it. Broken Wing Dance, activate! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ The long sword in Song Jians hand danced with such force that it gave the impression of a heavy weapon. With just two moves, the skeleton warlord was forced back five or six steps, almost being knocked back into the Pit of Ten Thousand. Boom! As the final attack, Song Jian leaped high, his long sword leaving a dark red mark in mid-air, slicing fiercely towards the skeleton warlord. The furious Qi left the warlord roaring with its huge body still hovering in mid-air. Die! Song Jian bellowed, directing all sword skills towards the skeleton warship. Sword Silk, Sweeping Sword Style, Flash Thunder Strike, Despite the incessant roaring of the skeleton warlord, it had no room for counterattack. By the time it landed, its vitality points had dropped to a third. Even a level 30 elite BOSS would struggle to withstand the damage inflicted by Song Jian, let alone a level 20 skeleton warlord! Light Strike! Before the skeleton warlord could rise from the ground, a radiant golden sword qi swept across its body, accompanied by a deep howl. As the skeleton warlord, initially about to rise, came to a sudden halt, the black flames covering its body, as if extinguished by a strong wind, disappeared. Bang! With a dull thud, fragments of bone burst out from the body of the skeleton warlord. Like a sand tower collapsing, the huge body crumbled into a pile of fine bone fragments; Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This gatekeeper that caused so many player teams headaches was easily defeated by Song Jian. If the players gathered at the dungeon entrance knew that Song Jian had taken down the first BOSS of the real difficulty dungeon in such a short time, they would be flabbergasted. The skeleton warlord dropped a skills stone C Fierce Strike. It requires a long weapon to unleash and can deal 180% physical damage to the target. This skill has a great damage output and, most importantly, consumes very little energy. With only a 3-second cooldown time, it can be considered a regular skill. Such a skill would certainly be popular among players. If placed on the auction block, it would fetch a handsome price. Besides this skill stone, the skeleton warlord also dropped a piece of level 20 blue quality equipment, the Skeleton War Armor. This is a plate armor for warriors with extremely high defense. Additionally, it has a passive skill that gives a 30% chance of afflicting attackers with a weakness curse when taking damage. It can be considered quite top tier. On top of these items, the skeleton warlord also dropped two rubies and a Shattered Skull. This can be infused into equipment to improve its attributes. As my first time exploring a dungeon on the real difficulty level, the drops arent bad! Song Jian looks at the spoils in his bag, a satisfied smile on his face. Bypassing the Pit of Ten Thousand, Song Jian continues along the path. Along the way, several level 20 elite mutated zombies appear, either shooting out from the surrounding woods or surfacing from the ground beside the road. Even some half-corpses lying beside the road, that seem to have died a long time ago, growl lowly as Song Jian passes, attempting to crawl over and attack him. Such sudden attacks may catch regular teams off guard, potentially leading to unnecessary casualties. However, for Song Jian, these are just monotonous additions to his journey. Moreover, these elite monsters in the dungeon not only yield ample combat experience, but the quality and quantity of loot is much higher compared to the regular drops. Song Jian has already picked up nearly 5000 Doomsday Coins alone, making the rewards quite bountiful. Just as Song Jian wonders if this narrow path has an end, he suddenly hears yelling in the distance. Tony, stop resting beside the corpses, even if one of them was your companion who just died in combat! Amir, go notify the village chief quickly. Ask him to organize another group of villagers and bring some Holy Water. To deal with these nasty creatures, nothing works better than Holy Water. Susan, quickly gather people to burn these corpses. You certainly dont want them to stand up again to battle you! After a sprint, Song Jian finally reaches the end of the narrow path where a village lies. Epitomizing a fully armed fortress, the village is surrounded by caltrops and its walls are built with robust tree trunks, looking quite sturdy. On these walls are burning bonfires and villagers armed with bows and arrows, anxiously peering below the walls. In front of the village gates are dozens of strewn corpses. Despite the distance, Song Jian can clearly smell the stench of decay. A robust man clad in leather armor and wielding a broadsword is commanding a dozen villagers to clean up the battlefield. Upon spotting Song Jian, both the villagers on guard duty and those cleaning up the battlefield quickly aim their weapons at him. Looking at these level 22 villagers and the robust man, with a strength equal to a level 25 elite level BOSS, Song Jian cant help but furrow his brow. With his current abilities, there is no way for him to seize such a tightly guarded village. Stand where you are, outsider! State your business! The man at the village gate points his heavy sword at Song Jian and shouts. Chapter 450: Assistance Chapter 450: Assistance Song Jian stared down the barrels of dozens of weapons trained upon him. Many holding them were so nervous they were shaking, their fingers hovering over the triggers of their crossbows. He hurried to say aloud, I am but a mere traveler passing by and I mean no harm to anyone. To his eyes, all the guardians of this village were labelled in yellow, indicating their relationship with him was currently in a fragile indifference stage, which could turn hostile at any wrong move. The village stood in the way of Song Jians journey, posing a challenge. If he wanted to avoid hostilities with the entire village, hed have to quickly ease the tension between them. Oh Lord, captain, I think I saw Paul move! I swear, I didnt see it wrong! cried a militiaman holding a long spear suddenly, his face stricken with terror. All the militia cried out in fear and horror, backing quickly away from the village gates. Calm down, men! We came out here to eliminate these disgusting creatures! Consider your families back in the village your parents, spouses, and children. Do you want to let these monstrous creatures in?, a burly man wielding a double-handed sword shouted, swing his blade downwards and severing the head of a recently deceased comrade. Coal fire oil! Bring the coal fire oil quick and pour it over these monsters! Well burn them to ashes!, ordered the burly man. From the surrounding forest emerged the growls of more mutated zombies. Shaking and stumbling, they slowly exited the woods and moved towards the village. At this point, no one was paying Song Jian any more attention. Just then, Song Jian received a system notification: Kill at least three mutated zombies or village militia to choose your current faction. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Faction? There are factions to choose from in this dungeon? Song Jian checked his reputation page. Having received the title of The Savior, his reputation with the human race was well into Revered. Like theres any other option; its not like theyre going to make me join the zombie monster faction, Song Jian muttered, shaking his head and swinging his sword at a mutated zombie that had crawled out from the burning forest. Seeing Song Jians actions, Falakfu breathed a small sigh of relief. He was the captain of the village militia and was the most powerful among them. He felt a powerful aura emanating from Song Jian. If Song Jian chose to attack the village at this critical moment, he might completely destroy the village that had survived for decades. The mutated zombies crawling out from the burning forest were all level 25 elite monsters. Their strength surpassed that of the village militia. Void of intelligence, they were urged by bloodlust to treat any living creature as food. They had no tactical formation and charged at the militia like wild beasts. With Falakfus leadership, although they were fearful of the monsters, the militia stood firm against the waves of monster attacks like a reef against the ocean; After Song Jian had slaughtered three of the monsters, he received a system prompt: During the in-dungeon faction selection, you have chosen the Human Defense faction. You will gain reputation by killing monsters in the dungeon. This reputation is not transferred out of the dungeon and is only used for transactions with the in-dungeon humans. Brave warrior from afar, we need your help! After Song Jian picked the Human faction in the dungeon, he unexpectedly heard Falakfus desperate calls for help from afar. Looking at him and the other militia, their names color had turned light green. Is this for real? Song Jian murmered, as he swung his sword to cut down the zombies, and rushed towards the villages gate. System: You have slain a level 25 in-dungeon mutated zombie (elite). You have gained 1200 combat experience points and 3 dungeon human reputation points. System: You have slain a level 26 in-dungeon mutated zombie (elite). You have gained 1500 combat experience points and 4 dungeon human reputation points. With each monstrous kill within the dungeon, Song Jian gained not only combat experience points, but also reputation points with the dungeon humans. However, these reputation points were separate from those he had previously acquired. Every mutated zombie he killed brought him 3 to 4 reputation points with the dungeon humans. With Song Jians assistance, the defense of the village significantly stabilized. In addition to their ferocious attacks, these mutated zombies carried infectious viruses. If one were scratched by them, immediate detox elixir would be required to avoid zombie infection. Should any of the militia be killed and their bodies not handled within a set amount of time, they would 100% evolve into zombies, reanimate, and become monsters once more. Young man, you are a mighty hero. My name is Falakfu. I am the captain of this villages militia. After this battle, I insist you join me at the Bullhorn Bar for a drink! Seeing Song Jian effortlessly slay the mutated zombies, Falakfu shouted, his heart filled with both astonishment and respect. I look forward to it, Song Jian replied with a nod, retracting his sword and droplets of zombie blood splashing off the blade. These in-dungeon mutated zombies were not only stronger, but their blood viruses were also significantly more potent compared to the ones outside. The battle went on for a good half hour. The caltrops by the village gate had all been destroyed by the mutated zombies, and out of the remaining militia, less than ten were still standing. There would be no complete corpses left behind. However, the number of mutated zombies was diminishing. The battle appeared to be nearing its end in favor of the village defense. Just as a smile of relief started to form on everyones face, a deep roar echoed from the depths of the burning forest, causing their faces to instantly drop. Even Falakfu looked tense. Watch out, a big one is coming! he warned, glancing at Song Jian. A big one? The second boss? taken aback, Song Jian quickly realized what he meant and smiled, thinking, I thought Falakfu was the second boss of the dungeon. I didnt expect that after joining the human faction, the system would add a monster boss Boom, boom, boom! Large trees from the forest were hurled into the air by an astounding force. A mutated zombie with a body emitting a metallic glow and wielding a massive bone club let out an angry roar toward the village gate; Chapter 451: The Demonized Bat Chapter 451: The Demonized Bat Seeing the towering zombie that was over two meters tall, Falakfu tightly held his great sword, glanced at Song Jian and said, Be careful of the Zombie Commander. Legend has it that he has received the power of the devil, capable of commanding all mutated zombies, he is the king among zombies! Song Jian took a look at the boss in front of him, and couldnt help but gasp. He didnt expect that this was only the second boss in the instance, yet it was already a level 25 lord-level boss. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mutated Zombie Commander, Level 25, Lord level, Vitality Points: 9000/9000 Its just a level 25 lord-level monster, it shouldnt be a big problem! Song Jian glanced at Falakfu standing beside him. Even without the help of this level 25 elite, Song Jian alone was confident that he could take out this Zombie Commander. Now with Falakfus aid, dealing with the boss should be even easier. Just then, a black speck suddenly appeared in the distant sky, and a piercing cry resonated in everyones ears. The militiamen couldnt help shouting, throwing down the weapons in their hands, and covering their ears. Despite this, many of them had fresh blood oozing from their ears. Damn it, another one is here! Falakfus face changed drastically, he trembled and looked upwards into the distant sky. A giant black bat was rapidly approaching from the distance. Its two eyes were blood-red, and it fixated on Falakfu. Its furry body had a huge scar that seemed to have just healed, surrounded by a ring of pink, raw flesh. Mutated Bat Leader, Level 25, Lord level, Vitality Points: 5000/10000 Damn it, even this bat has come to join the fray. I should have killed it completely earlier! Falakfu roared angrily, glancing back at the village gate, his eyes filled with deep worry. If it was just the Mutated Zombie Commander, as long as it couldnt break through the village gate, it couldnt harm the villagers inside. But this Mutated Bat Leader was different. It could bypass the villages defenses and enter the village to kill the inhabitants. It was because of this bat that dozens of villagers were killed during a previous night raid. Although Falakfu managed to seriously wound it, he didnt expect the Mutated Bat Leader to appear in front of him once again, taking advantage of the chaos caused by the mutant zombies attacking the village. It seemed that it was here for revenge. Mutated Bat! Song Jian looked at the giant bat and felt a thrill of excitement rather than fear. The main reason he had chosen to venture into this real difficulty instance was to obtain the Magic Source Stone from the Mutated Bat. He did not expect to encounter the bat so soon. As Falakfu was about to speak, Song Jian interjected: You deal with the Zombie Commander, the bat is mine! After saying this, Song Jian jumped into the air, sprouting a pair of iron wings from his back and flew towards the giant Mutated Bat. Falakfu knew that without Song Jians help, he wouldnt be able to defend the village. Although the Mutated Bat was injured and had only half its vitality points left, it could fly, making it a tougher adversary than the Zombie Commander. Falakfu initially intended to take on the bat himself, yet Song Jian had chosen the most difficult opponent. This filled Falakfu with gratitude. May the Holy Light bless us! Falakfu roared, holding his double-handed sword high in the air. A brilliant golden light radiated from his sword, covering all the militiamen. A faint golden circle even appeared under Song Jians feet. Holy Light Blessing? All attributes increased by 10%, vitality restoration rate increased by 30%, the effect is quite good! Song Jian looked at his status bar and nodded slightly in approval. Swish ~ On seeing Song Jian rushing at it, the Mutated Bat Leader immediately gave up its original target and pounced at Song Jian instead. The bat leader radiated a black aura, and its claws, resembling sharp blades, seemed to shred the air to pieces. Its shrill cries emitted from its mouth, each one like a sharpened arrow, leaving Song Jian with no chance to dodge, forcing him to endure the force of the BOSSS sonic attack. Clang, clang, clang~ Song Jians steel wings, as though conscious, fluttered continually, maintaining their flight while simultaneously launching themselves toward the demonic bat leaders claws, defending against its damage. Song Jian, of course, showed it no mercy, his long sword consistently chopping at the demonic bat leaders body. Streams of purplish-red blood splattered out, and tiny bits of fur were shredded by the Sword Qi. Within three minutes, the demonic bat leaders Vitality Points had plummeted down to less than 30%, leaving it looking haggard. At this moment, Song Jian still had half of his Vitality Points left, over one thousand points. He initially struggled with aerial combat, but later was able to deftly navigate the battlefield, actively evading the demonic bat leaders attacks. Squeak,squeak, squeak A burst of frantic, piercing noises sound out. Song Jian was preparing to deliver his most powerful blow to finish off the demonic bat leader, but upon hearing its urgent cries, he immediately halted. Its summoning small monsters! A look of excitement emerged on Song Jians face, as he waited for the BOSS to summon the small monsters. Before long, a black fog appeared in the distance and tens of level 25 Elite Level demonic bats rapidly descended upon Song Jian. Just what I wanted! Song Jian thrust his sword into the demonic bat leaders chest, then fiercely dragged it downwards. The wound that had been stricken by Falakfu once more splintered open, causing over a thousand points of critical damage, floating up from the head of the demonic bat leader. A mournful scream erupted as the demonic bat leader shook uncontrollably. Its massive wings lost all strength and it plummeted down like a stone, squirming helplessly on the ground. Without sparing another glance at the bat leader, who was on the brink of death on the ground, Song Jian began to charge towards the monsters it had summoned. The skies were soon filled with demonic bats which plummeted to the ground like dumplings boiled in water. Those who were critically wounded but not dead struggled on the ground, unleashing pitiful cries. Meanwhile, Song Jian was covered with minor wounds. These demonic bats had tough skin and their small sharp teeth inflicted high damage. Eventually, Song Jian also suffered considerable damage, with his Vitality Points falling below three hundred. Phew, I underestimated them. I didnt expect these little creatures to be so formidable. I nearly got surrounded and killed by them. Song Jian pulled out an Advanced Healing Potion and gulped it down. At this moment, the zombie war general had pushed Falakfu to the village gate, with all the remaining militia heavily injured and carried back into the village. The heavy gate was closed, left outside were only Song Jian and Falakfu. Up on the ramparts, the militiamen continuously used crossbows to attack the zombie war general. However, their arrows could not break through the zombies defence, sparking off its body like they were hitting metal. Falakfu was a mess. The once vibrant golden glow surrounding him had dwindled to a thin layer barely clinging to his bodys surface. The back of his sword was marked with a crack; it seemed likely it would shatter before much longer. Humans, die! The zombie war general swung his enormous bone club, ruthlessly hammering it toward Falakfus head. Chapter 452: 452: Holy Water Boom! Falakfu, like a ragged sack, slammed heavily onto the village gate, causing a trembling and shaking, with dust rustling falling down. Seeing Falakfu severely injured, lying limp beneath the gate, the militia on the wall let out a cry of amazement, their faces filled with horror. However, not one of them dared to open the gate to rescue him. The zombified war general stepped forward and grabbed Falakfu by the collar, lifting him halfway. A mocking smile spread across the terrifying face of the undead general. Humans, how pitiful that your companions have abandoned you Falakfus mouth was full of blood, struggling to say something, but not a single word came out. Come, let me grant you even greater power, and become a member of the Undead! The zombie general opened his mouth wide, and a dark mist spewed from its fang-filled maw, tunneling into Falakfus nose and mouth. Light Strike! At the sound of a sharp rebuke, the zombified war general suddenly felt a horrifying fear from his back, immediately interrupting the transformation ritual. He tossed Falakfu aside and swung his bone staff at the source of his agitation. Bang! A dazzling golden Sword Qi directly severed the zombie generals bone staff. The hot golden Sword Qi slashed across the zombie generals body, as hot as molten rock. Countless dark mists erupted from its wounds, and the zombie general let out an earth-shattering roar, swinging both of its massive hands towards Song Jian. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Flash Thunder Strike! Swish swish swish ~ Three thunder attacks appeared from nowhere, as the flash of Song Jians sword followed like a pale blue blade, slashing onto the zombie generals body. Steaming heat constantly emerged, and the powerful force of the thunder attack flowed on the surface of the zombie generals body, causing him to twitch involuntarily. Song Jians figure shifted and moved to the side of the zombie general. Broken Wing Dance! The zombie general with both hands protecting its chest bore the brunt of Song Jians attacks. Each strike created a devastating blow on its hands. The zombie general felt as if it was being repeatedly hammered by a heavy mallet. The creaking sound from its arms seemed unable to withstand the pressure and would break at any moment. How can it be so powerful! The zombie general retreated several steps, its eyes filled with astonishment. Kill it, it is the origin of all the mutant zombies. As long as you kill it, the town will never be troubled by zombies again Falakfu struggled to stand up and roared in a hoarse voice. At this moment, his face was covered in black mist, and these mists were like countless little snakes crawling across his face. Song Jian glanced at Falakfu; his Vitality Points were less than a hundred. Moreover, there seemed to be a strange energy within his body, constantly corroding him. Falakfus body kept twitching, losing all of his strength, and he couldnt even stand up. The zombified war general threw away the remaining half of his bone staff and raised his right hand into the air. His palm was empty, but it seemed to be holding an immensely heavy object, making his arm tremble uncontrollably. Crack, crack, crack~ An intense commotion erupted from within the zombie general, as if bones were snapping. In no time, countless dark bone spines shone from within its body. Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, Destruction! The black mist coursing through the zombie generals body gradually condensed into full body armor. Like a porcupine, countless black spines of varying sizes erupted from its body. Each spine radiated a metallic luster, with a flame-like black mist flowing on the surface. Song Jian swung his sword and chopped at the zombie leaders body, clang clang clang, a series of crisp sounds, as if hacking at alloy, leaving only a white mark. How could this be, its defense has become so strong! Song Jian was horrified. Now every time he dealt damage, it was only a single-digit number. Not even a level 30 lord-level BOSS should have such a defense. The transformed zombie leaders right hand kept lifting into the air, unaffected by Song Jians attacks and not retaliating. When its right hand could not hold on, its left hand forcefully gripped the right wrist, as if lifting something with all its strength. Song Jian sensed something wrong, but looking at the zombie leaders right hand, he couldnt see anything, as if it were holding an invisible weight. What, what is going on! Song Jian couldnt help but step back, feeling a strong sense of threat, as if a large net was looming over him. Stop, stop it Falakfu rolled, using all his strength to stretch out his right hand, as if trying to grab Song Jian, his face filled with urgency and desperately yelled, Its summoning a hell demon, stop it, or this place will become a demon domain, and no living thing will exist here Song Jian was shocked, thinking that there were too many traps in this dungeon. A level 25 lord BOSS could turn the entire area into a demon domain? What should I do? My attacks cant break through its defense! Sung Jian frowned and shouted. At this moment, a hideous smile appeared on the face of the transformed zombie general. Its right arm was almost over its head. When its arm was fully raised, that would be when the hell demon appeared. Holy water, use holy water to attack it! Falakfu yelled at the wall. Panicking, the militiamen began searching for it. In no time, five or six holy water bottles were thrown from the wall and hit the transformed zombie leaders body. Like concentrated sulfuric acid, as soon as the holy water touched the BOSSS body, it directly dissolved its demonic armor. The holy water, like a living thing, continuously burrowed into its body, causing severe pain, making it let out a piercing scream. A series of damage numbers in the dozens floated from the zombie leaders head. Shaking violently, it seemed as if it would collapse at any moment, but it still held on stubbornly. A few drops of holy water inadvertently splashed onto Falakfu, causing his body to emit a wisp of blue smoke as if the holy water was also attacking him. Not enough, not enough Falakfus face twisted, his body trembling slightly as he looked at the transformed zombie leader and yelled at the wall. Captain, were out of holy water! A panicked militiaman on the wall shouted. Light Strike! Song Jian glanced at the skill, and as soon as the cooldown for Light Strike ended, he immediately swung his sword and performed the holy-powered sword technique, targeting the right arm of the transformed zombie general. The dazzling golden light, like a scorching sun, made everyone shield their eyes. The transformed zombie leaders eyes bled black tears, and smoke billowed from its body as if it were being burned. With a piercing scream, a severed arm as thick as a grown mans thigh spun toward the distance, smashing a burning black tree into two. The transformed zombie leaders face was full of despair as it knelt on the ground, holding the remaining half of its right arm in its left hand, and yelled out a miserable scream. Soon after, black flames erupted from the transformed zombie leaders feet, and in no time, it became a human-shaped torch. The intense heat made Song Jian step back involuntarily. Quickly, the transformed zombie leader turned into a pile of black ashes, with black mist continually drifting around and floating into the air, slowly dissipating. Chapter 453: 453: Dissection Weve won, weve won! After a brief silence, all the militia members cheered, some even crying tears of joy as they covered their faces. Two lord-level monster bosses had been killed, so it was unlikely that any monsters would threaten the village for a long time. Those who had survived were filled with relief. Song Jian looked at the pile of dark ashes from the Zombie Warlord and a smile appeared on his face. The monsters defense had reached its peak just before he killed it. Even with Song Jians terrifying attack power, he could barely break through the bosss defense, causing single-digit damage. This level 25 lord-level boss surprisingly had the trump card of summoning hellish demons. If it had successfully summoned one, it would have been an arduous battle, and the entire village might have been destroyed. Fortunately, I detected your weakness at the last moment, or I might not have been able to stop you Song Jian thought to himself as he looked at the pile of ashes. The Zombie Warlords body was covered in black bone spikes, but his right arm had none. Song Jian detected this weak point, and with a quick Light Strike filled with divine power, he severed the arm. It seems like this was the only way to complete the mission. Under such a terrifying defense bonus, I dont believe there are other players who could break through its defense at this stage! Song Jian thought, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. Captain, what happened to you? The village gate slowly opened, and a swarm of militiamen rushed out. Seeing the black energy covering Falakfus face, they looked frightened. At this moment, Falakfus body was covered with streaks of black energy like chains, and his eyes filled with terrifying bloodshot veins. Even his muscles began to bulge, their surface emitting a metallic sheen. Hes turning into a demon! The captain is turning into a demon! A militiaman pointed at Falakfu in horror, stepping back. Roar! Falakfu suddenly let out a roar, dropped on all fours like a wild beast, and swiftly dashed toward the burning forest. The militiamen surrounding him were afraid to get contaminated by his energy and didnt dare to stop him. Song Jian saw a dark shadow flashing past him, and by the time he looked up, Falakfu had already rushed into the burning forest, leaving only a blurry figure for Song Jian. It seems the threat to this village hasnt disappeared; this Falakfu may become the next Zombie Warlord Song Jian thought. The Zombie Warlord dropped a level 25 silver-quality plate armor and a silver- quality two-handed battleaxe. There were also some level 20 materials, all of which Song Jian collected. The demonic bat leader was still flapping its wings in a struggle to escape. However, being on the verge of death now, it had no strength left to fight back and could be easily killed even by an ordinary militiaman. Song Jian quickly walked up, stabbed his sword into the demonic bat leaders body, and depleted its last bit of Vitality Points. The bat leader exploded with a soft bang and a pile of items dropped. After examining the loot, Song Jian couldnt help but curse, What a bunch of junk! From this level 25 lord-level boss, he had only received a pile of materials, not a single piece of equipment. The total value of those materials wasnt even worth the price of the silver-quality battleaxe dropped by the Zombie Warlord. Perhaps its loot was reduced because it had been severely injured to begin with, Song Jian could only speculate. However, his main concern, the Magic Source Stone, was not among the loot. This puzzled him. After all, this was a demon bat leader. If even it didnt drop a Magic Source Stone, wouldnt the drop rate for ordinary demon bats be even lower? Sir, sir? A timid militiaman went up to Song Jian and bowed. The village chief has invited you to rest in the village, sir. There is also an important matter he wishes to discuss with you. Song Jian glanced at the demonic bat leaders corpse with a gloomy expression, then looked at the militiaman. A trace of murderous intent in his eyes caused the militiaman to step back involuntarily. Wait a moment, I have something else to do first. Song Jian replied irritably. Sir, do you want to dissect these demonic bats? I have a dissecting knife! Seeing Song Jian still staring at the bat leaders corpse, the militiaman assumed he wanted to dissect it and hurriedly took out a dissecting knife to please him. The knife hadnt been well maintained. There were traces of rust on the handle and some notches on the blade. However, its attributes caught Song Jians eye. Old dissecting knife (white), item level 1, effect: Damage 3-7, increases dissection efficiency by 5%; usable condition: level 1. Dissection, dissection Song Jians eyes brightened, and he suddenly remembered that Annie had mentioned that the Magic Source Stone was a gastric stone that aided digestion in the demon bats stomachs. Just as realization dawned on him, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh. If thats the case, thank you very much! Song Jian accepted the dissecting knife from the militiaman with a smile. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Splat! With the dissecting knife, Song Jian easily opened up the demonic bat leaders stomach and took out a black crystal the size of a fingernail. When he saw the stone, Song Jian couldnt help but burst into laughter. I didnt expect it to be hiding in the stomach. I almost missed it. Hahaha! Though the Magic Source Stone wasnt large, it felt heavy in Song Jians hand, weighing around thirty grams. After a thorough search of the bat leaders stomach, he found no other rewards and walked towards the other level 25 ordinary demon bats, dissecting knife in hand. After spending ten minutes dissecting those bats, Song Jian ripped open all their stomachs. Not every demon bat had a Magic Source Stone in its stomach; in the end, he only collected about fifty grams. The Magic Source Stones had various sizes, and the strangest thing was that when placed together, they would attract and merge with each other. In no time, they fused into a slightly larger black crystal. Thankyou! Song Jian handed the dissecting knife back to the militiaman with a smile. The militiaman glanced at the Magic Source Stone in Song Jians hand and hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something. Song Jian suddenly asked, Have you seen this kind of black crystal before? Sir, we have these black stones in our villages general store! The militiaman scratched his head, perplexed as to why Song Jian would collect these black crystals, a look of doubt in his eyes. Chapter 454: 454 Village Chief Upon hearing the militia say that there were Magic Source Stones for sale in the villages general store, Song Jian was overjoyed. The reason he had explored this realistic difficulty replica was to obtain Magic Source Stones. However, this time he had only collected fifty grams of them. To gather enough stones to build a Magic Tower, it would take him a long time. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he could buy Magic Source Stones in this village, that would be the best news for Song Jian. Lets go; take me into the village and have a look! Song Jian put away the Magic Source Stones and said with a smile. When Song Jian entered this village, he saw an old man dressed in a gray linen robe, with a wrinkled face and snow-white hair. Leaning on his crutch, the old man stood in the center of the village surrounded by people. Upon seeing Song Jian, the old man trembled as he approached and paid his respects, saying, Warrior, I am the village chief of Fok Village, Zola Fok. Thank you for saving our homes and sparing the lives of hundreds of innocents Song Jian hurriedly rushed to help the old man up and said with a righteous look, I am just a wandering swordsman. Seeing such monsters, I naturally couldnt stand idly by. Regrettably, I wasnt able to save Falakfu; he was a brave guardian! Falakfu was a good boy. I hope his soul finds rest. Village Chief Zola said softly, seemingly unfazed by the loss of their strongest combatant. Upon hearing Village Chief Zolas words, a faintly strange feeling welled up in Song Jians heart. This was highly unusual. However, Song Jian didnt continue the conversation, but asked, Respected village chief Zola, I came here for a magic material, the Magic Source Stone, which is this black crystal. It only exists in the bodies of demonized bats. I want to ask if you know any nearby places with demonized bat nests? These black crystals can often be picked up by villagers when they go out. Although we dont know what its used for, carrying it around often helps to avoid pain and illnesses, so many people have some with them. Village Chief Zola opened his collar and showed Song Jian a Magic Source Stone. It was about half the size of a fist and weighed over three hundred grams, making Song Jian somewhat envious. You can go to the general store at the front of the village to have a look; they have them for sale. Chief Zola looked at Song Jian up and down, seemingly assessing his strength, and then said, As for the den of demonized bats, if you follow the path from the back door of the village straight ahead, youll find it at the north-facing cliff in the Mourning Wasteland. Theres a huge cave there with many demonized bats. The Mourning Wasteland? I see, Song Jian nodded his head. Soon, Song Jian found the general store the village chief mentioned. It not only had a large number of Magic Source Stones, but also many other valuable items. Song Jian even saw a gold-quality musket. Although its properties were average, a gold-quality musket outside this area was worth at least 100,000 Doomsday Coins. The items in the store had to be purchased with replica human prestige, which was of no use outside the replica. It could only be used here as currency. I need to grind this replica for at least half a month to buy the gold-quality musket Song Jian calculated in his heart, shook his head, and ultimately gave up the idea of continuing to grind this replica. He exchanged all his replica human prestige for Magic Source Stones, and combined with what he had already obtained, Song Jian now had more than three hundred grams of Magic Source Stones. This is worth thirty million! Song Jian held the small bundle of Magic Source Stones in his hand, a bitter smile on his face. A short stay in the village before moving to the villages back door, Song Jian found himself at the back gate of the village. With the village backed against a cliff, the so-called back door was, in fact, the only escape route for villagers. In case the village gate was breached, the villagers could flee through here. At this moment, Village Chief Zola was standing at the back door. Seeing Song Jian approaching, Zola took out a yellowish parchment scroll from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, Warrior, you saved our village, and I have nothing to repay you with. This is a map of the entire Mourning Wasteland, including a small part of the Nest of Mourning, the den of the demonized bats. I believe it will certainly be of help to you. Zolas expression was very sincere, which surprised Song Jian. Even when they lost their militia captain, who had always guarded the village, the village chief had not shown such an expression. Upon glancing at the map, Song Jian could see that it detailed the Mourning Wastelands topography and even marked the locations of powerful monsters. It was quite thorough. In the lower right corner of the map, it depicted a small section of the Nest of Mourning, marked with numerous holes and passages. It looked like someone had explored it for a long time before drawing it. It was detailed but only showed about less than a third of the entire nest. Based on the markings on the map, it appeared that there might also be a second layer to the Nest of Mourning. However, since nobody had fully explored it, this was just speculation. Thank you, village chief! Song Jian put away the map and thanked Zola with a smile. Regardless of the purpose for giving him this map, it did save Song Jian a lot of exploration time. Otherwise, he would have had to spend at least a few days in the Mourning Wasteland to find the den of demonized bats. In fact, there were many more side quests and hidden quests in this village that could be dug up. If a small team entered here, they could benefit greatly, but it would also take more time. After all, this was just a level 10 realistic difficulty replica. The items within it were not that interesting for Song Jian. It was better to find the demonized bats nest as soon as possible and obtain the Magic Source Stones. Watching Song Jian holding a torch and disappearing into the rocky passageway behind the village, a trace of a complex expression flickered across Village Chief Zolas face. Under the dim light, it seemed like a dark snake-like aura was nestled between his eyebrows. The rocky passageway behind the village was spacious and bore traces of artificial chiseling. Creating such a passageway would have taken at least several decades of efforts by the entire village. Holding a torch, Song Jian walked for more than twenty minutes before finally seeing light ahead. Finally made it out. Song Jian said as he walked quickly to the end of the passage. As soon as he stepped out, a miserable scream rang in his ears. This sudden howl startled Song Jian, making him shiver. He couldnt help but summon his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, gripping it tightly in his hand as he anxiously looked around. Chapter 455: 455: Dwarf Guardian Leaving the rock wall passage, Song Jian saw a vast expanse of dark brown land. The ground was covered in gullies and countless large and small cracks, giving a sense of nowhere to set foot. As gusts of harsh wind blew, ghostly wailing sounds emerged from these cracks in the earth, as if countless people were crying in unison. No wonder its called the Mourning Wasteland. It must be because of this bizarre terrain! Song Jian thoughtfully observed. In this land, not even a hint of green vegetation could be seen, indicating that it was severely barren. This was also why the villagers, despite suffering from zombie invasions, were unwilling to migrate here. Song Jian summoned all his blood crows and, following the maps guidance, had them fly ahead to scout and locate the Nest of Mourning. Soon, based on feedback from a blood crow, Song Jian determined the specific location of the Nest of Mourning. After half a day, he arrived at the lair of the demonic bats, the Nest of Mourning. At first glance, the Nest of Mourning appeared like a gigantic blade that had fiercely cleaved into the towering rock wall, leaving behind a massive crack. From this crack occasionally came piercing howls, while an ice-cold chill poured out from the nest. At the edge of the nest, thick black ice continually spread outward. Outsider, halt! This is not a place you should be! a deep voice sounded from within the nest. Song Jian squinted his eyes, and shortly after, a short and stout figure emerged from the nest. A dwarf? Song Jian murmured with narrowed eyes. The dwarf before him was clad in thick heavy armor, with magic runes flickering faintly on its surface. The armor radiated a silvery glow, suggesting that it was a set of magical battle armor. Both the silver-quality suit and the warhammer in the dwarfs hand emitted a faint silvery light and were quite valuable. The dwarfs hair and beard were entangled, and apart from a pair of sharp eyes and a high nose bridge, no other facial features could be seen. Who are you? Song Jian furrowed his brows and scrutinized the dwarf. Strangely, he was unable to detect any of the dwarfs attributes or information, as if they were concealed from him. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I am Kambia Ironhammer, the guardian of this cave. Countless monsters lie within, and once one unintentionally ventures inside, it is difficult to come out alive. To prevent the needless loss of innocent lives here, I must stand guard. The dwarf Kambia shook off the frost from his beard and spoke. You are diligently guarding this place simply to dissuade strangers from venturing into the nest and losing their lives? Song Jian asked, his eyes flashing. Yes, young man, leave this place quickly. Even without encountering the monsters in the cave, the chilling winds that blow from within carry the breath of hell that can harm your body. The dwarf patiently advised. Im sorry, but I came here to hunt the monsters inside! Song Jian shook his head. Hunt monsters? The dwarfs face darkened, and he stared at Song Jian. Young man, do you know how powerful those monsters inside are? Each one is at least level 30, and they number in the tens of thousands. Even a level one combatant would struggle to emerge unscathed. Youre just a level 22 adventurer, so how can you arrogantly claim to hunt monsters? The dwarf took a couple of steps forward, and his aura emanated, revealing his previously hidden attributes and information. An elite level 28 Boss? Song Jian glanced at the dwarf. This was his first encounter with an NPC who could hide their information; he had always assumed that this ability was exclusive to players. If you can withstand my three attacks, you will be qualified to enter the Nest of Mourning! The dwarf roared. His aura surged like a tide, shattering the frost on his body as he lunged toward Song Jian. What if I defeat you instead of just enduring the three attacks? Song Jian laughed, gripping his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a backhanded sweep, he unleashed a dazzling Sword Qi that rushed toward the dwarf. Bang! The longsword and warhammer collided fiercely, producing a deep, muffled clash. The sheer energy surrounding them caused a rumbling noise from the rock wall above, and the falling debris was ground to dust by the surrounding force. Dwarf Kambias complexion changed, and from the power transmitted through his warhammer, he could sense that the human standing before him wasnt much weaker than himself. Very well! You are powerful and a worthy opponent! Kambia yelled as he leaped into the air. Bolts of lightning appeared out of nowhere, converging towards the warhammer in his hand. In an instant, his entire body surged with electric plasma, making him look like a thunderbolt incarnate. Thunderstrike! Kambia roared, hurtling toward Song Jian like a bolt of lightning. This power Song Jian narrowed his eyes and a solemn expression crossed his face. Although he had also mastered the lightning-infused sword technique Flash Thunder Strike, it was vastly different from Kambias Thunderstrike, like comparing an earthworm to a giant dragon. Such terrifying lightning power made it believable if Kambia claimed to be the Son of Thunder. Sacred Parry! Song Jian tightly gripped his longsword, adopting a defensive stance. Bang! A force ten times stronger than before struck Song Jian. Within a radius of ten meters, lightning filled the air, melting more than half of the black ice at the entrance of the Nest of Mourning. As the blue lightning energy enveloped the area, a flash of brilliant golden light appeared and pierced through the surrounding lightning energy like a sharp blade. Bam! A dark shadow violently slammed against the rock wall, leaving a deep crater. Dwarf Kambias eyes were filled with disbelief, and despite the pain coursing through his body, he shouted at Song Jian, What power is this? Staring at the long, deep gouges under his feet, Song Jian panted and replied, Divine Power! Dwarf Kambia jumped down from the rock wall, and his right hand, still gripping the warhammer, involuntarily twitched. He looked at Song Jian with a stunned and cautious expression. You are a warrior with great power! The dwarf Kambias eyes flickered, seemingly reluctant to continue the fight. He nodded towards Song Jian and said, With my power, I cant stop you. You are qualified to enter the Nest of Mourning. Song Jian nodded, preparing to enter the Nest of Mourning. Still, he heard Kambia speak again, However, even with your strength, it is impossible to penetrate the depths of the Nest of Mourning. There are simply too many monsters inside. By the time you discover them, it may already be too late to escape Chapter 456: 456 Nest of Mourning Whoo- The icy cold wind howled past Song Jians ears, sounding as if someone was sobbing loudly next to him. The fierce wind was like little daggers on his bare skin, causing a stinging sensation as he rapidly slid downward. After an indefinite period, Song Jian felt a jolt throughout his body as he landed firmly in a layer of black snow. This depth I must be a few hundred meters underground by now, Song Jian looked up and thought. Accompanying the howling cold wind were wailing cries, as if countless individuals were sobbing together, creating an urge to retch over time. The surroundings of the Nest of Mourning, deep underground, were pitch black, like a void. A vertical eye opened slowly on Song Jians forehead, and its silvery light illuminating the surroundings, revealing a clear view. Song Jian found himself in a cavern-like ice cellar, surrounded by countless holes similar to a beehive. Numerous air flows gushed out from these holes, creating a cacophony reminiscent of hundreds of wails. The surrounding rock walls were covered in a thick layer of Black Ice. Song Jian even found some animal carcasses frozen within it. Thump, thump, thump~ A sound of beating wings echoed from the holes. Startled, Song Jian quickly closed his vertical eye, plunging the surroundings back into darkness. The sound of flapping wings grew louder as countless basketball-sized black bats flew out from the holes, following the path Song Jian had slid through previously and flying upwards. These ink-black bats had crimson eyes and sharp fangs, emanating a demonic aura. Their gaze was filled with bloodlust and brutality. Squeak,squeak, squeak- A sharp squealing resounded as the horde of these level thirty monsters surged upwards, as if something above was attracting them. They did not notice Song Jian hiding behind an ice rock at all. It was not until the bats had flown away, leaving silence in their wake that Song Jian stepped out from his hiding spot. There were at least a hundred of these demon bats, but they definitely did not constitute all of the Nest of Mourning. There must be many more within the nest. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian sighed. Facing such a dreadful creature would be a daunting task even for a top-tier professional squad with reasonable coordination and decent equipment. They would need to take advantage of the terrain to defeat it. As for Song Jian, dealing with so many demon bats single-handedly would be an uphill battle. After some hesitance, Song Jian boldly proceeded into the tunnel. He believed that with his abilities, even if he couldnt exterminate all the demon bats, he could at least escape them. Taking out the map, he followed its guidance, continuing down the current passageway towards a stone forest, a sanctuary of the demon bats. The passageways in the entire Nest of Mourning intertwined just like a complex labyrinth. Without the guidance of the map and Song Jians markings along the path, it would have been easy to get lost. The stone forest marked on the map is ahead. The map states that there are at least two hundred demon bats here, but theyre all regular monsters, no bosses, Song Jian looked up at the way forward. The vertical eye on his forehead emitted a slightly silver glow. He then pocketed his map, and moved on. Outside the entrance to the dungeon, about a dozen players were gathered, staring at the gloomy, glowing entrance in a daze. The dungeon allowed multiple teams or individuals to challenge it simultaneously. However, once the True difficulty was activated, only heroes at this level were allowed to challenge the dungeon. As the dungeon only allowed egress and not ingress, many aspiring conquering players were waiting outside the massive gate. Has someone truly dared to enter the dungeon at True difficulty? This must be the first time it has been activated, right? Are you kidding? This is a level twenty-two dungeon, probably only one person in the whole Doomsday City is eligible to enter. As the crowd chirped in surprise, a group of players walked in. Among them, a middle-aged man of over forty, was overjoyed to see the entrance of the dungeon. Unbelievable! The info from that merchant was actually true; there is a dungeon here! Captain, check what level it is. Can we enter? a young archer in the team shouted. Eh, why is this dungeon red? Arent all the dungeons usually light blue? a player of the priest class in the team furrowed his brows in confusion. This this is the True difficulty, someone is challenging it! The middle-aged man seemed to have realized something, causing his expression to shift dramatically. True difficulty? Captain, are you talking about the Final Battle of the dungeon? Once someone conquers the True difficulty, this challenge would disappear forever The priest players face fell. Once a dungeons certain level disappeared, the items that could be obtained from this level would become unique reflexively. If they had any special effects, their value could potentially skyrocket several times. How is that possible? Is there already a team ready to challenge the True difficulty? Even the level five dungeons havent been conquered by any team, let alone this being a level ten dungeon The middle-aged man was dazed, muttering to himself. Regarding the current player levels, many already meet the criteria to enter the lowest-level dungeons, the level five dungeon, at True difficulty, but no one has successfully conquered one yet. The middle-aged man player was already at level nineteen, and had once tried to challenge a level five dungeon at True difficulty. But, not long after entering the dungeon, they were driven out by a boss. Since then, no one in his team dared try to challenge the True difficulty level in a dungeon anymore. A team? What team? This dungeon at True difficulty requires at least level twenty-two to enter. Look at the current level leaderboard, see how many players qualify to enter! a player waiting on the side, looking enviously at the scarlet dungeon entrance, chuckled. The middle-aged man checked the level leaderboard and was shocked. He fixed his gaze on the player and asked, Are you suggesting that only one person is challenging the True difficulty of the dungeon? Exactly, its Song Jian, the first on the level glory leaderboard. Hes the one challenging this dungeon at True difficulty! Just one person The team that just arrived exchanged glances with each other, unable to believe what they had just heard. At that moment, Song Jian had already arrived in the underground stone forest. It was a huge cavern with robust stalagmites rising from the ground. Many brown mosses and small plants were growing on the ground, completely exposed. The temperature here was much warmer than in the tunnel, devoid of any frost. Standing outside the passageway, staring at the stone forest in front of him, Song Jian was taken aback. What whats going on here. Chapter 457: 457: Dissection Technique The stone forest before him was indeed as described on the map C the dwelling place of a swarm of demonized bats. There were numerous Level 30 bats here. However, apart from the demonized bats, Song Jian was surprised to discover another creature in the stone forest. These were giant scorpions, their bodies gold as if draped with a layer of golden armor. They had two large pincers in the front and a segmented, curved tail with a venomous stinger on the back. Even when climbing the rock wall, they moved quickly and effortlessly. At the moment, these golden scorpions were burrowing out from various underground caves, spreading like tides against the rock walls, battling the demonized bats that were fluttering in mid-air. The claws of the demonized bats could easily break the defense of the golden scorpions, and their sonic attacks could make the golden scorpions lose control of their bodies and fall from the rock walls. On the other hand, the huge pincers of the golden scorpions were formidable weapons against the demonized bats. They could easily sever a demonized bat in half, and the scorpion tail was swift and accurate as a piercing spear, even the bats flying in the sky could accurately be nailed by it. Any demonized bat stung by the scorpion tail would be dyed a light green and corrode into a sludgy liquid in no time. The corpses of the golden scorpions and demonized bats rained down, amassing a thick layer on the ground in no time. The situation was grim. Both sides fought ferociously, neither willing to back off, hundreds of golden scorpions and demonized bats ended up as broken bodies. At this point, Song Jian dared not make a sound or even step into the stone forest. He could only silently wait for the end of this battle. Seeing all the corpses, Song Jian thought to himself, Good, this saves me a lot of trouble; I dont have to lure them out one by one. Song Jian had originally planned to slowly lure out three to five of them one at a time. He had chosen several terrain depressions on his way here, perfect for solo hunting monsters. But doing so would certainly take a lot of time. The sudden battle presented him with a straightforward way to obtain the Magic Source Stones. In fact, this battle was precipitated by Song Jians elimination of the lead demonized bat. The demonized bats became weak, and the golden scorpions took advantage, causing this battle. And more importantly, its implausible that a task in the game would be impossible to complete. Given the number of demonized bats in this habitat, let alone one Song Jian, even if there were ten times as many people, even a team of ten attempting to raid this location would ultimately return empty-handed. Song Jian was powerless in face of the rush of hundreds of demonized bats. After this major battle, most of the demonized bats would die off. The remaining ones could meet the kill quota for a small team and would not appear too odd. Song Jian simply had to wait patiently. Charging in now would be pinpointing his own grave. Half an hour later, the battle in the stone forest was drawing to a close. Right now, of the entire stone forest, there were no more than dozens of demonized bats left. The remaining golden scorpions had also fled back through the underground caves they had originally emerged from. Many of them were dragging the broken bodies of the demonized bats into the caves. Even so, there was a thick layer of corpses of demonized bats and golden scorpions decorating the ground of the stone forest. Seeing this, Song Jians eyes brightened. After all, he had not come here to clear out an instance; he had come for the Magic Source Stones. Now he didnt have to kill the demonized bats one by one, seeing all these bat corpses strewn around. The remaining demonized bats flew to the uplands of the stone forest to rest. Song Jian cautiously entered the stone forest and took out a dissection knife to poke at the bodies of the bats. The dissecting knife was a bronze knife he had purchased with reputation points in the village before this instance. The knife was substantially better than the one the militia had lent him before. This green-quality weapon not only increased the chance of successful dissection by 10% but also increased the chance of acquiring items by 5%. Unlike other players who perform dissection carefully, making light incisions to get more monster body materials, Song Jian was intending to look only for Magic Source Stones. Thus he did not operate like other players. Instead, he jammed the knife directly into the body of the demonized bat and fiercely tore downwards, making a huge wound in the bats abdomen. Afterwards, he ran his hands inside the bats stomach. Each Magic Source Stone was tiny, some were even smaller than half a pinkie fingernail. There would be residues of undigested food in the bats stomachs, making the search quite troublesome. On some occasions, after a long search, Song Jian would find that the bats stomach did not contain a Magic Source Stone. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After dissecting tens of demonized bats stomachs, Song Jian finally received a system alert: System: You have learned the life skill C Dissection Technique (Level 1). {[Dissection Technique]}: Passive, Level 1. Increases dissection efficiency by 5% when dissecting a creatures corpse. Phew, Ive finally mastered this dissection technique, learning skills is so much harder now than when I first entered the game! Song Jian shook his head, thinking to himself. When they first entered the game, players quickly mastered any skill. Most attack skills could be mastered by attacking monsters effectively three times and mastering the corresponding passive skill. One could master a life skill by successfully completing a task once on their own. For skills like the Dissection Technique, if one were just starting the game, Song Jian would have stood a great chance of mastering it after dissecting just one monster. But now, he has dissected nearly a hundred demonized bats, which goes to show how difficult it is to learn a skill now. Of course, this also had something to do with Song Jians technique. Song Jian was only concerned with the bats stomach. One cut from him would practically split the demonized bat in half. To call it dissection was somewhat of a stretch. There were over a hundred demonized bat corpses on the ground. This would be a fantastic opportunity for those who had mastered the techniques of skinning or dissection to level up. But Song Jian was only after the Magic Source Stones. The fact that he had mastered the Dissection Technique was just a pleasant surprise. The monster corpses he had dissected collapsed and decomposed much faster, turning into a pile of black ash in a mere few seconds. Song Jian moved quickly; in no time, there were fewer and fewer demonized bat corpses scattered across the ground. As he was dissecting another demonized bat, one injured bat that was hovering on a stalactite noticed him. Its little red eyes stared intently at the human intruder in their habitat. Its sharp fangs revealed, it looked ready to strike. Chapter 458: 458: Escape Chapter 458: Escape Squeak~ Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The monster bat that spotted Song Jian suddenly let out a shrill shriek, plunging towards Song Jian with its wide wings spread out, like a dark shadow swooping towards him. Song Jian was startled and ignored the body of the monster bat already ripped open. He jumped backward swiftly, but a sharp pain suddenly shot through his neck. More than sixty damage points floated above Song Jians head. Touching his neck, he felt three blood trails slowly oozing blood. Song Jian struck back and his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword left a trail of marks in the air, chopping the severely wounded monster bat into two. However, the earlier shriek from the monster bat had alarmed the rest of the bats resting overhead. Whoosh- The sound of flapping bat wings echoed, and their shrill cries reverberated throughout the stone forest. Song Jian quickly summoned two Fire Elemental Spirits. Though these Fire Elemental Spirits of above-level twenty didnt pose much of a threat to monster bats, they could relieve some pressure from Song Jian. And even if they perished, Song Jian wouldnt have a heartache over it. The Black Dragon hatchling was too low leveled. Summoning it now would mean sending it to its death. Also, due to the blood sampling process, the Black Dragon hatchling was in a state of weakness. Even if it was summoned, it wouldnt be of much help. If the monster bats killed it, it would probably leave Song Jian devastated. A big swarm of monster bats descended all at once, instantly overwhelming Song Jian and the two Fire Elemental Spirits. The level twenty-two spirits lasted less than a minute before being killed by the bats, turning into a pile of crimson crystal shards. Fighting while retreating, Song Jian finally retreated into an indented rock wall, which significantly reduced the damage received. Upon checking his vitality points, he found that he was left with fewer than five hundred. You should know that his Vitality Points were at nineteen hundred and forty, nearly reaching two thousand, which were almost similar to an elite BOSS of the same level. However, while confronting dozens of monster bats, Song Jians Vitality Points were plummeting fast. After quickly gulping down an Advanced Healing Potion, Song Jian felt slightly relieved. He swung his sword, doing his all to chop down the monster bats in front of him. Hearing two crisp bangs in the distance, he instantly lost contact with the Fire Elemental Spirits. Ten more monster bats flew over, immediately putting him under greater pressure. Thankfully, he had retreated to the recess of the rock wall. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to hang on for long under the siege. Relying on the terrain and potions, Song Jian managed to barely hold on. In a short while, over a dozen monster bats were chopped into halves by him, but the consumption of Advanced Healing Potions was also high. Song Jian would immediately gulp down a bottle as soon as the potions cooldown time ended. However, even then, his Vitality Points were constantly decreasing. Immortal Sword Body, Activate! Boom! A strong surge of golden Qi erupted intensely from Song Jians body. The monster bats in front of him were all subjected to a strong impact force and were involuntarily thrown backward. At level six of the Immortal Sword Body, all attributes increased by 10 points, defense went up by 60%, and resistance by 50%. At this moment, Song Jian was like a humanoid mecha. The damage that the demonic bats originally inflicted on him, around fifty to sixty points, suddenly dropped to just over twenty. Broken Wing Dance! With the Immortal Sword Body still in effect, Song Jian unleashed his full firepower, throwing out sword skills with abandon. Thanks to the presence of the Vitality Chapter of Sword Control Skill, the maximum limit of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi had increased to over two hundred points. Coupled with the rapid recovery of the Invisible Sword Qi, he was completely capable of recklessly using various sword techniques while the Immortal Sword Body was active. In an instant, the demonic bats were hacked down in droves. With a resounding Boom, black flames suddenly erupted from Song Jians body. The Abyssal Raging Flame was released by him, ultimately forming a black armor around his body. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh- The demonic bats attacked Song Jian, but their damage was reduced to mere tens of points. However, for every attack they made, the reflected damage above their heads reached over thirty points. For a while, the entire stone forest echoed with the furious shrieks and tragic howls of the demonic bats. At that moment, several Golden Scorpions poked out half of their bodies from the holes in the stone forest. They had just experienced a great battle, but not all the Golden Scorpions had left. The combat between the demonic bats and Song Jian had attracted the attention of many Golden Scorpions. Once they got a clear view of the battle between the demonic bats and Song Jian, the Golden Scorpions slowly crawled out of their holes and surrounded Song Jian. Seeing the Golden Scorpions slowly closing in, Song Jians heart sank. The duration of his Immortal Sword Body was only a dozen seconds left. If he was surrounded by these Golden Scorpions again, Song Jian feared he would be in danger of falling. With a single blow, Song Jian sent a demonic bat flying and immediately used the Sword Shadow Step. At the same time, he activated the Frost Sprint ability of the Frost Boots. His figure, like a flash of lightning, rushed towards the nearest passage. A demonic bat attacking Song Jian, with a large mouth full of fanged teeth, kept emitting sharp shrieks. As its figure spun in mid-air, ready to pursue Song Jian, it was impaled by the sudden appearance of a Golden Scorpions tail. With the sound of rustling, dozens of Golden Scorpions began to attack the remaining demonic bats. At this time, the number of Golden Scorpions was several times greater than the remaining demonic bats. The demonic bats couldnt resist the attack of the Golden Scorpions, and in the end, only a few demonic bats were able to escape the stone forest. The remaining demonic bats were all killed by the Golden Scorpions. The Golden Scorpions, having wiped out the demonic bats, didnt leave. Their long scorpion tails trembled continuously in the air. Then, like a tide, they surged towards the passageway where Song Jian had escaped, as if hunting dogs chasing after Song Jian. At this point, Song Jian was unaware of the pursuit behind him. His figure was moving extremely fast, darting through the passageways, which were like a maze, until the duration of his skill ended. Only then did he stop. Looking back, a faint line of icy frost was slowly melting on the ground; it was the Path of Frost left by the Frost Sprint skill. Any chasing creature stepping on it would have its movement speed reduced by 30%. Where on earth have I escaped to? Song Jian looked around the passage, and took out a map to check carefully. After a while, a bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. He had been too panicked during his escape and was no longer able to determine his location from the map. However, Song Jian estimated that he had probably run off the charted area of the map. After all, the map he held only covered a small portion of the Nest of Mourning. Just then, Song Jian heard an angry roar echoing from a distance, followed by rumbling that seemed to shake the entire Nest of Mourning, as if it was about to collapse at any moment. A deep, strange voice sounded from afar; Stop struggling, Begs. You should know the gap between us. Submit to me and I will grant you even greater power! Chapter 459: 459: The Scorpion King Chapter 459: The Scorpion King Song Jian had a thought and started to move forward stealthily; After rounding a bend, Song Jian reached the end of the passage and a huge cave appeared before his eyes, at least twice the size of the previous stone forest; The cave was very hot, Song Jian could feel it even just standing in the passage, the warm breeze coming from the cave. The cave was full of golden light. The surrounding rock walls were embedded with fist-sized golden ore crystals, radiating light and heat. In the center of the cave, a huge monster wrapped in black ropes was struggling mightily; This enormous beast had six jointed limbs, its massive body covered in layers of shell-like armor, and a gigantic scorpion tail, of which only half remained, with the other half stinger being chopped off and thrown aside. The upper body resembled an adult male, with his arms turned into gigantic pincers, desperately tearing at the black ropes entwining him. Is this Song Jian narrowed his eyes, looking at the huge monster: This is the leader of the golden scorpions, the Holy Sun Scorpion King? But he looks quite miserable right now! Across from the Scorpion King, a black, ragged cloak was floating in mid-air, it seemed to be supported by a mysterious force, but Song Jian didnt find any creature in the cloak and couldnt see its name or attributes either. Begs, stop struggling. Accept enhancement by demonization and become one of the Abyssal Clan. This is a great honor for you! A deep voice filled with temptation came from the cloak, making Song Jian feel slightly dizzy. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Abyssal language? Song Jian was surprised and began to closely inspect the black cloak. Finally, he found that there seemed to be a transparent spirit body in the black cloak. The black ropes on the Scorpion King seemed to be its handywork. At this moment, it was trying hard to control the ropes and prevent the Scorpion King from breaking free. The Scorpion King roared constantly, but its struggling became increasingly weak. At this moment, a cracking sound suddenly came from the cave walls. The golden ore crystals embedded in the rock walls were shattering one by one. Golden scorpions the size of a fist were breaking free from the crystals and crawling towards the Scorpion King. Is this your last struggle? What use are these newly-born scorpions? You think they can save you? A mocking laughter came from the cloak. These newborn golden scorpions launched themselves off the walls at the black cloak. As they entered attacking range, they exploded like grenades one after another. There seemed to be special defense energy around the black cloak. With the explosion of the golden scorpions, a light gray energy shield appeared around the cloak and began to ripple. Is this your trump card, Begs? Hahaha! The transparent soul body stretched its arms wide as if it didnt take the impending suicide soldiers seriously. Rings of black energy emanated from its body and spread around. Song Jian, standing at the entrance of the passage, felt the explosive power of the golden scorpions. The level of explosion could match his high-explosive hand grenades and self-destructing robot. But the numerous suicide attacks of the golden scorpions couldnt even break the opponents defense. While Song Jian was astonished, he also became cautious with his breathing, fearing to be detected by the transparent spirit body. The strength of this guy must surpass a level 30 elite BOSS. It might even possess first-tier combat power! Song Jian observed the miserable state of the level 30 elite BOSS Scorpion King, and looked at the black cloak with extra caution. Rings of black aura were being emitted from the cloak, as if a door to hell was opening, with black flow turning into screaming faces; The cave, which had been radiant with warm golden light, was quickly covered in a layer of pale gray, as if dust had settled on its surface. Eventually, all creatures will succumb to the Abyss A long sigh came from the black cloak. With a swish, it flew towards Begs and grabbed him by the neck with a translucent soul hand, lifting the massive creature. Submit to me, otherwise, I will extract your soul and roast it on the Abyssal Flame for ten thousand years! The soul body within the black cloak let out a roar; Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian; System: Neiyem, the Abyss Demon General, is the final BOSS of this instance. Killing it will clear the instance! Warning: If Neiyem extracts the soul of the Holy Sun Scorpion King, its power will massively increase! Shit, why didnt you say it earlier! Song Jian glared upwards to see a translucent soul almost completely extracted from the Scorpion Kings body by Neiyem. In at most ten seconds, the soul of Scorpion King Begs would be completely extracted by Neiyem. According to the system hint, if Neiyem completely extracts the Scorpion Kings soul, its power would undergo a drastic change. Considering that Neiyems current strength already amazed Song Jian, any further enhancement might make Song Jian lose his confidence in completing the instance. With a leap, Song Jian swung his sword and struck at the soul body in mid-air; Light Strike! With a shout, a dazzling golden Sword Qi lit up the entire cave. The sacred Sword Qi hurt Neiyem before it even got close, creating countless black auras that crazily emanated from the black cloak, forming a shield in mid-air; The power of Holy Light, this disgusting aura Neiyem interrupted the soul extraction which was already half-way done, and tossed Scorpion King Begs away. Turning around, eight lines of dark aura surged from behind Neiyem, eventually solidifying into eight spider leg-like weapons, trembling slightly as they cut through the Sword Qi of Light Strike; Despite saying he held it in contempt, Neiyems actions showed his fear of holy power. Bang,bang, bang- The eight spider leg-like black auras kept slashing on the golden Sword Qi of Light Strike, creating repeated explosions. Every explosion shattered a spider leg and depleted a portion of the golden Sword Qi. All eight spider legs disappeared, the Sword Qi of Light Strike had shrunk to half of its size. The remaining Sword Qi still fiercely shattered the black shield and slashed at Neiyem. Boom! The black cloak shook vigorously, and damage of over three hundred points floated above Neiyems head. Then a golden Sword Qi suddenly appeared out of nowhere and struck Neiyem. This blow caught even Neiyem by surprise. Being hit by this heavy blow, even Neiyem let out a painful roar. Chapter 460: Seizing the Body 460 Chapter 460: Seizing the Body Song Jian rushed forward, finally experiencing just how strong Neiyem was. "Even though he hasn''t reached the first rank in terms of combat power, it probably isn''t far off," Song Jian thought to himself. Sword Silk Flash Thunder Strike Sweeping Sword Style Spiritual Sword Control Technique ... Even without wielding the Golden Demonslaying Sword, Song Jian''s offensive power significantly surpassed the other players. When he merged with the Golden Demonslaying Sword, his other attributes weren''t as remarkable - however, when it came to attack damage, he could fully contend with a Level 30 Lord level Boss. Each attack greatly disrupted the protective force around Neiyem''s body. Like ripples in water, its frequency and amplitude were increasing. Under Song Jian''s continuous assault, Neiyem''s protective force finally produced a sound suggestive of shattering under the strain. "Crack~" Countless transparent crystal shards splashed around Neiyem. His defense significantly weakened momentarily, allowing Song Jian to inflict over five hundred points of damage with only a standard attack. Once Neiyem''s defenses were broken, his vitality points plummeted drastically. However, due to high-end healing potions, Song Jian managed to maintain his vitality points around a thousand marks. "When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you!" Neiyem, perhaps foreseeing his own downfall, suddenly emitted a ring of dark aura that repelled Song Jian. His blood-red eyes emerged from his cloak and stared at Song Jian as he spoke in a low voice. "Abyssal Land, heh, I''ll visit someday," Song Jian stabilized himself and lightly laughed while looking at Neiyem. Neiyem had less than 30% of his vitality points left. In under ten minutes, Song Jian could vanquish him. His gaze at Neiyem also grew strange, as though he was looking at a bundle of equipment. The final bosses of dungeons like this often dropped high-quality items. Song Jian estimated that at least one golden-tier equipment piece could be obtained this time. Maybe because Song Jian''s gaze had enraged Neiyem, Neiyem roared loudly and his black aura surged out like a tidal wave, transforming the surrounding tens of meters into an area engulfed in swirling thick black mist. Heart-wrenching screams emanated from the black mist, causing the entire cave to faintly tremble, with pebbles starting to fall from above. In the center of this black mist, a black spatial rift slightly wider than a finger suddenly appeared. It was as if an eerie eye had suddenly opened within the black mist. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, Neiyem''s roar became even more frantic. Song Jian cautiously looked up, staring at the rolling black mist at a distance. He did not want to be caught off guard by any unexpected big moves from Neiyem, so he unconsciously prepared the starting move of Sacred Parry. At this moment, all the black mist suddenly surged towards the barely alive Begs, just like a tide. The black mist swarmed into Begs through its facial features. Begs, who was on the brink of death and had nearly had its soul extracted, had no capacity to resist and could only passively accept it. Its massive body slowly began to float. The black mist entered Begs like a multitude of snakes through its eyes, mouth, and ears. Begs''s body was constantly trembling, seeming to be in extreme pain, but it could not even utter a single groan. Song Jian stood aghast, preparing to step forward and attack. However, a system message blocked his attempt, saying "Unable to lock onto attack target", this left him with no choice but to stand by and watch. Quickly, all the black mist from Neiyem''s transformation entered Begs''s body. The once golden and shining Emperor Scorpion had now transformed into a pitch-black hue. Even its broken scorpion tail had regrown. However, the new tail was flashing with a black metallic luster, distinctly different from the rest of Begs''s body. Boom! The Emperor Scorpion''s eyes abruptly snapped open. Their original azure blue color had shifted to a blood-red, as a surge of hot black flame ascended around its body. "The Abyss is watching you!" Begs said slowly, his tone and rhythm exactly like Neiyem''s. At that point, Song Jian noticed a spatial rift, about as long as a finger, appearing not far from Begs. The rift was unfathomably deep and pitch black, continuously emitting black mist. These black mists were as if they possessed a consciousness. As they emerged from the spatial rift, they furiously surged towards the surrounding cavern walls. In no time, the originally golden glowing cave was covered in black and began to emit a black glow. "It''s recreating its environment!" Song Jian suddenly had this realization. "Only in the abyss can you truly understand its greatness!" Begs waved its two giant pincers around as if embracing something, there was an intoxicated expression on its face. In an abyssal environment, except for abyss creatures, all attributes would forcibly be reduced by more than 30%. This was the abyss''s suppression of other creatures and could not be mitigated. "If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t need to resort to taking over this waste!" Begs, with blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian, had an angry countenance. If looks could kill, the fire in Neiyem''s eyes would have long burned Song Jian to ashes. Neiyem, who was originally just a soul body, could have greatly increased its strength by seizing a stronger physique. Maybe it could even break through the first rank of combat power. However, it reluctantly had to take over Begs''s body on the brink of death. In Neiyem''s eyes, the level 30 Lord level Begs was merely a good mount and pet. But now, it could only occupy a pet''s body, completely destroying its future potential, taking away all hope of returning to the Abyss for competition. "You blocked my path of advancement, I''ll let you know the consequence of becoming an enemy of the Abyss!" After briefly adjusting to Begs''s physique, Neiyem launched a fierce attack on Song Jian. In its perspective, Song Jian, who had had all his attributes reduced by 30%, was no longer its match. Even with only 30% vitality left, it could still suppress its opponent. But after engaging in combat, Neiyem discovered to its horror that Song Jian''s strength had unexpectedly increased, not decreased. Initially, it had a slight advantage, but now it was being completely overwhelmed. "This can''t be, can''t be; what happened!!" Neiyem roared with a panic-stricken face, looking completely lost. Boom! Song Jian smiled faintly, a surge of black flame ascended around his body as well. This flame held a higher temperature than the flame on Neiyem''s body and looked even more profound. Chapter 461: Black Fog State 461 Chapter 461: Black Fog State Seeing the black flames rising on Song Jian''s body, Neiyem''s face revealed a look of shock, and he continuously backed off. "Th-this is the aura of the Abyss, how, how is this possible, you..." Song Jian let out a cold chuckle, and with a thought, the rising Abyssal Raging Flame instantly transformed into a set of black armor, covering his body. "Immortal Sword Body, activate!" A dazzling golden light enveloped the armor and eight long sword shadows began to rotate tirelessly around him. With the enhancement of the Immortal Sword Body and the Abyssal Demon Armor, Song Jian moved faster than Neiyem could track. A shadow flickered past, leaving only a black mark on the surface of Neiyem''s eyeball. By the time Neiyem noticed, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest. Lowering his head, he saw a dark red sword blade buried in his chest. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he reached out to grasp the blade, it suddenly disappeared, followed by a plume of blood spurting from Neiyem''s chest. With a sharp scream, the scorpion tail behind Neiyem started to whip wildly, and the shadow of the tail filled an area of three to four meters. The sharpness of the tail''s poison hook was as deadly as any weapon. The overlapping sounds of cutting air resonated as it sliced through, as if it were even cutting through the air itself. Song Jian was accidentally hit on his left arm, causing a brilliant light to explode. The eight sword shadows surrounding him disappeared one by one. An injury number of over three hundred floated above Song Jian''s head, while a dark green mark started to spread from the wound on his shoulder. The sword shadows around Song Jian''s body could lessen the damage he received eight times, but they couldn''t completely immunize him, especially against harmful effects like toxins. However, the Immortal Sword Body couldn''t resist such damage, but Song Jian''s unique skill "Thick Skin" could. The max level "Thick Skin" had a very high resistance to toxin damage and various negative effects. In addition to the resistance of the Immortal Sword Body and Abyssal Demon Armor, the dark green poison on Song Jian''s arm only spread less than an inch before it gradually disappeared. Although the attack from Neiyem was aimless, it nonetheless interrupted Song Jian''s offense. Upon noticing that Song Jian was exposed, Neiyem exploded with fury. His six legs moved quickly, instantaneously arriving in front of Song Jian, bringing down his giant pincer. Song Jian raised his sword to block. In front of Neiyem''s pincer, Song Jian''s long sword seemed as insignificant as a toothpick. But this "toothpick" managed to fend off Neiyem''s pincer, utterly disregarding Neiyem''s powerful strength. But just as Song Jian fended off the gigantic pincer above him, he was caught off guard by a shadow blindsiding him. Another pincer from Neiyem was already clamping towards Song Jian''s waist. Boom! Boom! Boom!... Another round of fierce explosions. The seven remaining sword shadows on Song Jian shattered almost simultaneously. Even the Abyssal Demon Armor on the surface of Song Jian''s body started to crack, with some weak areas even beginning to break and deform. An injury number of over six hundred popped up above Song Jian''s head. His vitality points, which were already down to a thousand, plummeted even further after this hit. Startled, Song Jian quickly activated the "Morphing into Dark Cloud" skill to break free from Neiyem''s pincer, enveloping Neiyem entirely within the dark cloud. Inside the dark cloud, Neiyem suddenly felt separated from the surrounding Abyssal environment, gradually becoming weak. At the same time, damage kept inundating him from all sides. His vitality points dropped rapidly, but he couldn''t find any source of attack. "Damn it, get the hell out, get out!" Neiyem wildly swung his pincers and tail, carving marks within the rolling dark cloud, but they were quickly covered by the cloud again. These actions from Neiyem were just physical attacks. After Song Jian had morphed into the dark cloud, he was completely immune to physical damage, which could not harm him at all. While Neiyem''s attack contained damage from Abyssal Power, for Song Jian who had also mastered Abyssal Power, damage from the same property was negligible and he could afford to disregard it. Taking advantage of his state as the dark cloud, Song Jian consumed an Advanced Healing Potion, increasing his vitality points that had fallen to a hundred something. This allowed him to breathe a little easier. The attack from Neiyem had caught him off guard. Neiyem was indeed formidable with power rivalling a first-class combatant. A slight lapse in concentration could have cost his life. The dark cloud state could last fifteen minutes. It could cause almost six hundred points of damage to Neiyem, during which Song Jian could recover some vitality points. Six hundred points of damage was a heavy hit for Neiyem at this point. Originally, he had less than one-third of his vitality points left, but after fifteen minutes, they fell below the 20% mark. 21:06 Just as Song Jian was recovering from the state of the dark cloud, a dazzling golden Sword Qi slashed towards Neiyem. Light Strike! By this point, Neiyem had been tormented by the dark cloud until he was utterly exhausted, no longer showing the agility he possessed as a spirit creature. Despite this, when the dazzling golden Sword Qi slashed towards him, Neiyem still instinctively raised his two giant pincers in defense. Crack~ The golden Sword Qi passed by as if encountering no resistance, leaving a mark on Neiyem''s body. The sound of bones breaking came from inside Neiyem''s massive body. Crack~ The two giant pincers fell to the ground, and Neiyem''s lifeless eyes stared ahead. A deep "heh heh" breath escaped from his mouth and a stream of dark green blood spurted from his body. His body split into two, sliding sidewards. An injury number of over a thousand points floated above Neiyem''s head. Neiyem, whose vitality points were now at zero, did not even leave a complete body behind. Song Jian took a few quick breaths. The energy required to maintain the dark cloud was substantial. After using a few skills, Song Jian didn''t have much mental strength left. After morphing into the dark cloud, his mental strength was nearly depleted. After executing the Light Strike, Song Jian could barely stand. "It seems, I must acquire some potions or recipes for quick mental strength recovery," Song Jian thought to himself. It should be known, potions for mental strength recovery are ten times more valuable than those for vitality recovery. Although Song Jian had the ability to make Advanced Healing Potions, he couldn''t even make a novice-level mental strength recovery potion. Thud! A series of sparks exploded like fireworks from Neiyem''s large body. Items of various colors traced clear marks in the air, then quickly fell around Neiyem''s dead body. Song Jian''s eyes lit up, and he quickly rushed towards Neiyem''s corpse. Chapter 462: Sudden Update 462 Chapter 462: Sudden Update "Gold quality..." Song Jian''s eyes lit up, staring at the "firework" in midair, blooming with golden light! Song Jian leaped, catching the item in hand before it fell, and carefully examined it. "Abyssal Shadow (Gold), Cloak, Equipment Level 30, Equipment Effects: Damage increase by 15%, All attributes +1, Attack speed +10; Special effect 1: Ignore monster level +10, 50% chance to deal 2x damage when hitting targets; Special effect 2: All skill levels +1; Special effect 3: Abyssal Phantom (Active), using Abyssal Power, instantly creates a Doppelganger Illusion with 70% of the user''s attributes and all skills, duration 1 minute, cooldown 10 minutes; Special effect 4: Equipment requirements -5; Equipment Requirement: Level 25. Can this item be taken out of the game: No." "An item with a level of 30 that only requires level 25 to be equipped, and can be equipped at level 20 with its gold quality?" Song Jian looked at the entirely black cloak held in his hand, the corner of his mouth revealing an excited smile. This was the first time Song Jian obtained back equipment, and he immediately equipped it on himself as he met the requirements. Quickly, a heavily worn black cloak, almost decayed and about to crumble, appeared on Song Jian''s back, completely wrapping around his body. If other players saw this cloak, they would definitely think it was a gray-quality item, but no one would have guessed that it was actually a level 30 gold piece of equipment; After wearing it, Song Jian immediately felt a significant increase in his strength, as just the 15% increase in damage alone added nearly forty points to the damage dealt; the effect would increase more as Song Jian''s power improved. The bonus of +1 to all attributes delighted Song Jian, who initially thought it only added six points to all attributes. To his surprise, though, his luck and willpower attributes, which had already manifested, also increased by a point, bringing Song Jian unexpected joy. Attack speed is an attribute that can never have too much. An increase of 10 points meant that Song Jian would always have an extra attack every five or six when compared to other players. None of the special effects were garbage properties, and there was even an active skill that could create an Abyssal Phantom. It was almost like having a doppelganger, even though it lasted only a minute; whether for attacking or escaping, this skill would provide unexpected effects; "This might be the first back equipment to appear in the game!" Song Jian touched the silk-like fabric, thinking secretly. At least, he had never seen other players wearing similar equipment before. Most of the remaining items were level 30 blue-green equipment, which many players probably couldn''t wear at this stage. Song Jian could directly sell these in the City of Hymns'' Starfire Shop, as the game''s NPCs would eagerly bid for these items. "Oh, there''s even a Magic Source Stone this big!" Song Jian looked at the unique glowing crystal on the ground, his face showing a joyful expression. The reason he entered this dungeon was for the Magic Source Stone; he had already collected around 800 grams of it and needed about 200 more grams to build a Magic Tower. He didn''t expect that the last boss would actually drop a Magic Source Stone. After this stone merged completely with the previous ones, Song Jian obtained a total of 1067 grams of Magic Source Stones, which was enough for building a Magic Tower. As Song Jian looked at the enormous body of the scorpion king, then back at the Magic Source Stone in his hand, a bizarre thought crossed his mind: "Could it be that there are Magic Source Stones in the stomachs of these golden scorpions?" Like weeds, this thought rapidly grew in Song Jian''s mind. Just as he was hesitating whether to return to the stone forest and dissect a few golden scorpion corpses, the entire cave began to shake violently. Originally, the Spatial Rift in midair suddenly extended from the length of a finger to nearly a meter long. Crack, crack, crack, crack~ Countless tiny cracks spread from the rift, like tentacles probing the space in all directions. All players in the game suddenly received a red game alert: System: Dear players, the game''s new version "Abyssal Shadow" will be launched soon. For your safety in the game, please secure your belongings within ten seconds, and find a safe place for your game character to avoid accidents! Ten, nine, eight, seven,... Song Jian was dumbfounded, as the entire cave began to shake violently. Huge rocks fell from above as he felt like he was on a rocking boat, barely able to stand. At that moment, a pale blue teleport gate appeared in front of Song Jian. Seeing the countdown had less than five seconds left, Song Jian dashed towards the gate without hesitation; The instant Song Jian''s silhouette disappeared into the gate, all the online players were simultaneously kicked out of the game and returned to the real world. ... As Song Jian opened his eyes, he found himself lying on the hard bed in his rented room. The window seemed not to be properly closed, and the wind kept blowing in with a "whoosh."; It seemed to be late at night, around four or five o''clock. Song Jian''s head felt a little messy as he sat up, and it took him a while to recall the recent memory fragments. "The game suddenly kicked all players offline, and it seems to be related to the suddenly appearing Spatial Rift in the dungeon!" Song Jian murmured to himself, "That Spatial Rift seemed to be filled with the aura of the Abyss!" In fact, Song Jian guessed correctly. The game had kicked all the players out because more and more Abyssal Rifts had appeared, not only in dungeons but also in many places in the game. Similar rifts had appeared everywhere; just a few seconds before Song Jian went offline, those rifts suddenly exploded. The areas that were originally just tiny cracks suddenly expanded to several dozen centimeters or even one or two meters long, nearly causing the entire world to collapse. He picked up his phone and saw that the game icon had turned gray again. After a few taps, there was still no response, so it seemed that he wouldn''t be able to enter the game again today. Just as Song Jian was about to put down his phone, the communication app suddenly sent out a series of urgent beeps, as if a dozen messages had arrived at once. Song Jian opened his phone to find that all the groups in the app were frantically forwarding a message: "Do you believe in a game where people can die? If you die in the game, you''ll also disappear in the real world, leaving no trace. It''s terrifying!" There was also a link below the message. Song Jian casually clicked on it, and his phone screen immediately turned black. An abandoned city slowly emerged from the center of the screen. Clicking on the abandoned city again, Song Jian entered a web page where the header read "Doomsday City" in large characters. ... Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 463: Website 463 Chapter 463: Website Song Jian opened a website that was quite straightforward in content. On the homepage, there was an article on the "Apocalyptic Theory", detailing the existence of the game "Doomsday City", followed by a series of videos. The content of these videos was quite startling, akin to supernatural phenomena. For instance, there was a teenager walking down a dark alley, accompanied by a skeletal arm that seemed to follow him like a servant. After a few steps, the teenager seemed to sense someone watching him; he turned around, his crimson eyes causing the camera to shake violently. There was another video of a female student vanishing in the middle of a street while carrying her backpack, only to reappear in a spot ten meters away after some time, an occurrence that was quite eerie. Yet another set of videos took place overseas, with two sides armed with guns, engaged in a shootout on the street. Suddenly, a soldier stood up from a cove, raised his hands, and a huge fireball appeared above his palms. He then launched the fireball towards the adversaries, turning an armored vehicle into pieces, although the soldier was soon riddled with bullets from multiple submachine guns. "It appears as if all these are skills obtained from the game!" After viewing a few more videos, Song Jian put his phone away. This game was beginning to impact the real world. Although Song Jian has always been prepared for this, upon the actual arrival of the day, he felt rather complicated. There were people from the military appearing in the game, and the police were conducting door-to-door investigations in the real world. The number of new players entering the game every day probably exceeded ten thousand and a good deal of players died within the game. Though these numbers were minuscule in comparison with the total population of over seven billion, traces would still be left behind, which could attract attention from the observant. Currently, the power of players in the real world, without the bonus of game equipment, was still incapable of resisting powerful weaponry. Intelligent players would try their utmost to conceal their player identities and not exhibit any abnormalities before the might of the government. Song Jian did not know what would happen to those who revealed their player identities, but losing some freedom was inevitable. There might even be the establishment of a unique department specifically for recruiting players in the future. However, for many players, absolute freedom was still more important. Players yearning for actual freedom would, at least, need to have the capability to face powerful weaponry head-on even when stripped of their game equipment bonuses. However, with the continuous upgrade of player levels and the increasing obtainment of treasures within the game, such circumstance should seem inevitable. Eventually, the real world might be thrown into chaos. "Whatever, as long as I''m living well." Song Jian murmured to himself, looking out of the window at the bright moonlight. He then sat cross-legged on his bed, absorbing the moon''s essence to enhance his physical body. With Song Jian''s current physical quality, he could ignore small-caliber handguns even without the equipment bonuses. However, for more powerful weapons, he was still apprehensive. The next day, early in the morning, Song Jian left his rented house and walked to a real estate agency. Through the agency, Song Jian selected a villa in a scenic area. After paying the deposit, he also reserved a car that cost more than three hundred thousand. He then headed back to his rental. He now had several million cash in hand and, at most, another twenty million incoming in three months. It was almost like a dream, getting rich overnight and suddenly becoming a millionaire. After settling the house and car issues, Song Jian felt a sense of loss - he didn''t know what to do next. When Song Jian returned to his rented apartment community, he noticed two police cars were parked at the entrance. Song Jian immediately went on high alert. Instead of entering his community, he walked to a nearby store across the street. After purchasing a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, he took one out and offered it to the shop owner. Nodding towards the police cars at the entrance of the community, he asked, "Hey, buddy, what''s the situation over there? Why are there cops?" "Well, who knows? Maybe they are here because of that superpowered person from yesterday," the retailer replied nonchalantly, accepting the cigarette with obvious pleasure. "The superpowered person from yesterday? Haven''t they caught him yet?" Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked. "Is it that easy to catch him? The guy can run on walls, how could anyone catch him?" The shop owner looked around and whispered, "Those two police cars have been there since the morning, and haven''t left. I reckon they are conducting door-to-door investigations. I don''t know what''s going on these days; it feels like all manner of bizarre things are happening..." Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After smoking a cigarette with the store owner, Song Jian took one glance at the two police cars at the entrance of the community and left for a narrow path nearby. Whether these cops were here for him or not, Song Jian did not want to interact with them this early. Although he knew that it was inevitable that they would find him, given his strength was not strong and his player identity could be possibly exposed extremely late in the game, it would be better. By the evening, Song Jian arrived at the scenic villa he bought earlier in the day. It was a fully furnished terraced house covering more than three hundred square meters, with two floors. In Coastal City, it would only be considered mediocre at best. Yet, this house almost exhausted all the cash Song Jian had, leaving him with only around ten thousand yuan in his account. As for the car that cost more than three hundred thousand, it would take about ten days before he could pick it up, as there was no existing stock in the 4S shop. After arriving back at the villa, Song Jian tried to open the link released last night on his phone, but found the site to be inaccessible - it seemed to be blocked. The game also seemed to be in maintenance. Song Jian waited until midnight when the game icon on his phone finally turned from gray to color. "Phew, it''s finally ok again. I thought I won''t be able to enter the game today." Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, his anxiety finally eased. He constantly felt like a giant net was closing in on him. Even without the game equipment, Song Jian''s actual strength was less than a third of what it was in the game, but his keen intuition for danger made him feel incredibly insecure. It seemed that he would only feel safe when he was inside the game. Upon clicking the icon, a huge skeletal arm emerged from the phone screen, grabbing hold of Song Jian and pulling him inside the game. "Damn, it''s like this every time..." Chapter 464: 464: Game Update Chapter 464: Game Update Returning to the game once again, Song Jian felt an inexplicable sense of security. Standing under the dazzling stars, he stared wide-eyed at the game updates that flowed like a waterfall before his eyes. What on earth happened within just one day? Song Jian looked at the update content in surprise, checking every detail carefully, fearing he might miss a single word. System: The new version of the game, Abyssal Shadows, has been updated. Players can now choose their own Abyss faction! Note: There is no unique method to choose the Abyss faction; players can explore it themselves. Warning: Once a faction is changed, it cannot be reverted; players previous game experiences will cause significant changes; System: The game time has been altered from the real time scenario, where 4.8 hours in the game world would be equivalent to 1 hour in the real world. Players can exist for a maximum of 8 hours in the real world; if the time is exceeded, they will be forcefully kicked out of the game; sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: The players safehouse will now have an Occupation mode. During territorial expansion wars, players can opt to flee in advance; System: The cooldown time for territorial expansion wars will be reduced from one month in-game time to 8 hours; Song Jian carefully read through the multitude of updates. It took him almost half an hour to read all of them. This game is getting more and more realistic. Song Jian felt a sudden sense of heaviness in his heart, unsure why he felt this way. It seemed as if the game was actually another real world. Bang- A crisp sound shattered the starry expanse beneath Song Jians feet, turning it into countless fragments. He plunged downwards, the feeling of weightlessness making him panic slightly, but all his skills were rendered useless. Both Morphing into Dark Cloud and Steel Wings lost their effects, as if he had suddenly reverted to an ordinary person. Ah! Song Jian broke into a cold sweat, sitting up abruptly in bed; Where is this? Song Jian looked around in a daze, finally recognizing the space he was in: This is my Manor Castles bedroom. Could everything that just happened have been a dream? Song Jian shook his head, summoning his attribute menu, and carefully observed it. Suddenly, a light bulb seemed to flash in his mind, and he appeared to remember something: No, I was just entering the game before! Shock spread across Song Jians face as he momentarily believed that the virtual game was the real world. The existence of the safehouse, personal attribute menu, skill bar, task bar, and inventory seemed like genuine parts of that world with no inconsistencies. Whats wrong with me? Why did I treat this game as the real world? Song Jian lifted the covers and walked to the window, gazing into the distance. The lush farmland, the overlapping medieval buildings, and the passing NPCs finally made Song Jian aware of the games presence. At this moment, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he noticed thick black smoke rising from distant abandoned skyscrapers. There were at least a dozen such instances in sight. In the center of the city, where once a television tower stood as the tallest building, a dark pyramid now stood in its place. The pyramid reached a height of almost too meters, and even from where Song Jian was, he could see it clearly. A dense black aura enveloped the surface of the dark pyramid, the smoke-like blackness rising into the air and forming a fiendish demon face with two horns on its forehead. The face wore a sly smile, and despite being suspended in mid-air, it seemed incredibly tangible. Song Jian couldnt help but feel an instinctive sense of dread as he looked at the monstrous, grinning visage. However, this feeling was soon dissipated by a wave of chill; Is this the new Abyss Demon Cave instance in the new version? Song Jian murmured to himself. With this game update, more game content was revealed. In the new version, numerous Abyss Demon Cave instances had appeared throughout the world. These instances were categorized as level 5, level 10, level 20, level 30, and the final Abyss Territory instance; Within Doomsday City, the towering black smoke signified the presence of Abyss Demon Caves, while the black pyramid at the center of the city represented the final Abyss Territory instance. Moreover, the entry requirement for the Abyss Territory instance was to reach Tier-1 combat power. Only players who passed the test and reached Tier-1 combat power were eligible to enter the Abyss Territory instance. The Abyss Territory instance holds clues to advanced professions. It is a place that every player must enter after reaching level 30 Song Jian muttered as he gazed at the distant black pyramid. At that moment, Song Jians bedroom door was suddenly pushed open with a bang. Bloodline Wizard Wallace floated in excitedly, fell to one knee before Song Jian, and said in an uncontrollable, excited tone, Honorable master, my research has finally succeeded! I have created a perfect Black Dragon Bloodline body. In the near future, you will have the most powerful Bloodline Wizard at your disposal, the Dragon Wizard! Wallaces sudden entry took Song Jian by surprise, and he frowned, about to rebuke him. However, upon hearing Wallaces explanation, Song Jians face broke into a smile. Wallace, have you succeeded? Have you created a real body for yourself? Song Jian asked. Yes, master, I have succeeded! Wallace lifted his head and looked at Song Jian with gratitude, saying, I would like to invite my master to witness my resurrection ceremony! For Wallace, the soul body fusion resurrection ceremony was crucial, equivalent to a new birth. If the ceremony failed, not only would the newly created body be destroyed, but Wallaces soul body would also suffer a severe blow, perhaps losing any chance of regaining a body in the future. Therefore, most Bloodline Wizards would hold the resurrection ceremony in the most secluded places, never inviting any friends to watch. During the resurrection ceremony, Wallace was even more helpless than a newborn baby. Even an ordinary adult man could easily disrupt the ceremony. Song Jian was unaware of the importance of the resurrection ceremony for Wallace and thought it was similar to the harvest festival. He smiled and nodded, saying, Of course, my friend, after your true resurrection, I will hold a large celebration for you. Also, I will build you a Magic Tower! Wallace was taken aback, and even his soul body seemed unstable. Stuttering, he asked, M-master, are you serious? Are you really willing to build a Magic Tower for me? This is its just Sorry, I forgot to update today! Apologies, apologies! Chapter 465: 465: Resurrection Ceremony Chapter 465: Resurrection Ceremony For a mage or wizard, owning a Magic Tower is something they dream about. Even though Wallace once had the power of a first-order Bloodline Wizard, he never had a Magic Tower of his own. When Song Jian said he was willing to build a Magic Tower for him, it made Wallace excited and grateful, raising his appreciation to a new level. System: You promise to build a Magic Tower for Follower Bloodline Wizard- Wallace; his favorability towards you greatly increases, and the relationship between you and Follower Bloodline Wizard-Wallace is elevated to Admiration! Just by making a promise, I can greatly increase the favorability of my Followers? Song Jian laughed and thought to himself: Thats so simple. Maybe this is a loophole, a way to quickly increase favorability for Followers or even NPCs. However, Song Jian also knew that this promise, over time, would lose its effect very quickly if it was not realized. The favorability would drop even faster and more than how much it had increased, perhaps eventually turning the relationship with the Follower into hatred and ultimately leading to betrayal. This shortcut, though fast, had more severe consequences if not handled with confidence, especially when making promises to NPCs or ones followers. Alright, lets go and check out your resurrection ceremony first. Song Jian stood up and said with a smile. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master, I have one more request! Wallace knelt on one knee, his head bowed low. What is it? As long as its not too much, I will agree, Song Jian said. Master, I know theres a Blood Pool in the basement of the Manor Castle Wallace said nervously, If the body I am going to fuse with my soul can be soaked in the Blood Pool for some time, it would help me recover my strength greatly. Blood Pool? Song Jian furrowed his brows and asked after a moment of contemplation, How did you know theres a Blood Pool in the basement? The basement was a forbidden area, which Song Jian used as a safe keeping place for items from his inventory that he didnt need at the time. Even the butler George didnt know about the basement, let alone Wallace. In the entire Manor Castle, apart from Song Jian, the only other entity that possibly knew about the existence of the Blood Pool was the Blood-chilling Shadow Tree Alex. However, Alex was usually in a dormant state and would only wake up when enemies invaded the Manor Castle. Moreover, Alex couldnt communicate with anyone else. So how did Wallace learn about the Blood Pool? Did he sneak into the basement when Song Jian wasnt looking? With this thought, Song Jians expression became stern, and he stared intently at Wallace, waiting for an explanation. Master, after I created the body with the Black Dragon Bloodline, I tried to fuse with it once. Although the effect wasnt great, I suddenly gained a special ability when I entered the body, Wallace said quietly, I seem to be able to sense the existence of the blood slaves on the territory, and I can also communicate with the blood wolves What, you can sense the existence of blood slaves? Song Jians face showed a surprised expression. The blood crows that served as scouts and the blood zombies and blood wolves that served as guardians were thought to be Song Jians summons, and others didnt know about the existence of the Blood Pool. Moreover, these blood slaves would only obey one persons command C the person who built the Blood Pool. And since mastering the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, Song Jian had grown deeper with these blood slaves. In the depths of their souls, Song Jians mark had been engraved, allowing him to annihilate the blood slaves with a single thought C preventing them from being resurrected. Can you order them to do things? Song Jian asked seriously. No, I cant, Wallace said nervously. Right now, I can only communicate with the blood wolves, while I can only vaguely sense the existence of the blood crows and blood zombies due to their low intelligence and inability to communicate. So, it was the blood wolves that told you about the Blood Pool? Song Jian asked in a deep voice. Yes, Master. I was curious about the blood wolves with red fur, and I accidentally asked one of them about their origin, which is how I learned about the Blood Pool, Wallace lowered his head even more, his soul body trembling slightly. Alright, I understand. You have my permission to use the Blood Pool! Song Jian contemplated for a long time and decided to observe for a while longer. After all, Wallace was once a first-order Bloodline Wizard, and both his strength and knowledge were something that Song Jian longed for. Song Jian was now at level 22, and reaching level 30 wasnt that far away for him. Once he reached level 30, Song Jian would have to undergo the test to reach the first-order Combat Power, and Wallaces experience in this area would be of great help to him. Thank you, my Master! Wallace was so excited that he knee-walked a few steps and gently kissed Song Jians boot. Lets go take a look at your laboratory first, I presume your resurrection ceremony will be held there? Song Jian glanced at Wallace and asked. Yes, Master, its there! Wallace replied. With a thought, Song Jians figure vanished and reappeared inside Wallaces laboratory. As he entered Wallaces laboratory, Song Jian felt a sense of resistance, as if some mysterious force was trying to prevent his entry. In this lab, Song Jian had complete control over the entire Manor Castle and all its surrounding territories. After entering the lab, he frowned and looked around. At this point, Wallaces lab seemed to be enveloped by a semi-transparent shield of energy. On the surrounding walls, there were hundreds of complex golden runes with pulsing lights, like breathing, connecting them mysteriously. Is this a Magic Defense Array? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Although he could see that this was a magic defense array set up by Wallace, he didnt know specifically what kind of defense array it was. He was still severely lacking in knowledge about magic C he could only recognize one or two of the golden runes on the walls. After waiting in the laboratory for a while, Wallaces soul body passed through the wall. Upon seeing Song Jian, Wallace greeted him nervously. Im sorry, Master, I forgot to turn off the magic defense array! Wallace said nervously. Chapter 466: 466: Black Dragon Essence Blood Chapter 466: Black Dragon Essence Blood In reality, it wasnt that Wallace forgot to close the door, but rather that Song Jian had come too quickly, not even giving Wallace a chance to close the door, let alone explain in advance. However, Wallace knew clearly that within Manor Castle, no matter how formidable the defense array was, it couldnt stop Song Jian from entering. Song Jian waved his hand, indicating he didnt mind. His gaze swept over the lab, finally resting on a nutritive tank in the middle of the lab. This was a tank similar to a glass coffin, filled with a light green liquid. Suspended within the liquid was a human body, with tentacles reminiscent of arthropod joints spreading out from the interior wall of the tank, intermingling with various parts of the body, providing the nutrients the body needed. Song Jian examined this human body carefully. Pale skin, tightly closed eyes, a somewhat thin body with not much muscle, and a quite handsome face. He judged the age to be between twenty and thirty. Master, this is how I looked when I was young Wallace glanced at the human body in the nutrient tank. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Very good. Are you sure you can fully fuse with this body? Song Jian nodded. If Wallace truly could recover to a first-grade combat power, it would be of great assistance to him. Of course no problem, but Master, I still need a drop of Black Dragon Essence Blood to serve as the fuse for integration! Wallace said nervously. Wallace had conducted dozens of experiments before, but every time after entering a body, it wouldnt be long before his soul would be automatically rejected by the body. After extensive research, Wallace finally found the cause. The body he had created possesses the Black Dragon Bloodline, but his soul had no trace of the Black Dragon Bloodline, naturally, making a complete fusion impossible. This was why he had been hesitant to merge with the body. He had to absorb a drop of Black Dragon Essence Blood during the complete fusion process. At this moment, Song Jian seemed to hear a roar of anger from the Black Dragon Hatchling inside the Pet Space. The Dragon Hatchling despised the soul who wanted its essence blood and wished it could swallow it whole. The reason why Song Jian hadnt summoned the Black Dragon hatchling to assist in battle was because it had lost a considerable amount of blood due to Wallaces previous experiments, causing it to remain weak. It was unable to level up. Now, they were asking for another drop of the Black Dragon Hatchlings essence blood. Song Jian worried that this might cause fundamental damage to the Hatchling. If that were the case, Song Jian would rather Wallace not fully fuse and resurrect. After all, in terms of potential, the potential of the Black Dragon Hatchling outstripped Wallace by a long shot. Wallace, my battle partner, this Black Dragon is still in its juvenile period. Would taking a drop of blood essence cause fundamental harm to it? Would it affect its future growth potential? Song Jian asked, staring seriously at Wallace. Master, I swear upon my soul that it wont irreversibly harm your Battle Pet. At most, it will prolong its time of weakness. And it will not affect the Hatchlings potential for growth, Wallace solemnly stated. Moreover, Master, if I can perfectly fuse with this body, my strength will recover quickly. I pledge to you that as soon as I regain first-grade combat power, I will find a stalk of Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass for your Battle Pet to enhance its capabilities! Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass? This was the first time Song Jian had heard of this medicinal herb. He closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness entering the Pet Space. The Black Dragon Hatchling had a pure lineage. The heritage of the Dragon Clan depended on their bloodline genes. With the increase in age, the knowledge contained within their bloodline would gradually be released. Although the Black Dragon Hatchling was only at level fifteen and not yet mature, the inheritance of thousands of years had opened a door for it. Song Jian believed that if the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass could truly help the Dragon Clan, the Black Dragon Hatchling would certainly gain the related knowledge. Upon hearing the words Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass in the Pet Space, the Black Dragon Hatchling suddenly paused. Then, a look of intense excitement crossed its face. It began jumping around continuously in its space, reflecting the ecstatic feeling in its heart. Clearly, it was highly desirous of the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass. For the Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass, the Black Dragon Hatchling agreed readily after only a slight hesitation, despite it cost a drop of its essence blood. Seeing the Black Dragon Hatchling agree, Song Jian didnt quite understand the usage of Dragon Crystal Blood Rage Grass, but he knew that it must have a special significance to the Dragon Clan. Very well, remember your promise! Song Jian nodded at Wallace. Wallace wore an excited look. It was only after losing his power that he realized how valuable it was. Now having a second chance, he certainly didnt want to let it go. He had to seize it firmly. With a thought from Song Jian, a drop of essence blood from the Black Dragon Hatchling floated up from the Pet Space. The Black Dragon Hatchling, having lost some essence blood, immediately fell into a deep sleep. It seemed like it would be a long time before it could be summoned for battle again. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This drop of essence blood, looking like a ruby, even exuded a flickering energy aura, as if it were a flame. Th-thankyou, Master! Excitement filled Wallaces eyes. After such a long period of experimenting, he was finally at the last step. This drop of Black Dragon essence blood could completely change his future. As a Bloodline Wizard possessing the Black Dragon Bloodline, he had the potential to become the strongest. Wallace walked to the control panel and began to feed a series of precious synthesis drugs into the nutrient tank, continuously injecting them into the human body lying inside. This was Wallaces final enhancement to the quality of this human body. He didnt want to resurrect as a weakling. The human body inside the nutrient tank, which had been lying quietly in the green nutrient fluid, suddenly began to shake unnaturally, as if it had come alive. Its thin frame, as if blown up by a balloon, began to swell rapidly, the muscles bulging, the stature growing at a visible speed. Wallace stared nervously at the body inside the nutrient tank. This was the most crucial step. He had tested all the other steps before, but he couldnt test this step. After all, those precious drugs werent easy to come by. He had no control over what might happen at the last moment. He could only pray silently in his heart for the final step to be successful. Boom! The lid of the nutrient tank was suddenly kicked up by a powerful force. The nutrient fluid inside splashed all over the place. But Wallaces soul body was so excited that it seemed about to leap up. Now is the time! Wallace exclaimed involuntarily, his soul body pouncing towards the human body in the nutrient tank. Chapter 467: 467: Constructing the Magic Tower Chapter 467: Constructing the Magic Tower Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment Wallaces soul body plunged into the nutrient tank, the originally violently struggling body suddenly stiffened and then slowly sank, becoming quiet. Under Wallaces skin, merged with her soul, strings of energy were constantly flowing as if they were like little snakes crawling everywhere. Is thisa success? Song Jian glanced at the Black Dragon Essence Blood still floating in mid-air and then at Wallace in the nutrient tank, seemingly sleeping, and thought to himself. Just then, the body in the nutrient tank began to tremble. Wallaces soul was being pushed out by a force of rejection. Wallaces soul struggled desperately not to leave his body. But the speed of being pushed away was slow and steady. At this rate, within a minute, Wallaces soul would have completely left his body. At this moment, the Black Dragons Essence Blood floating in mid-air suddenly dropped down and landed right on Wallaces forehead. Alt a shrill scream burst out from the body in the tank. A burning sound was heard from the forehead, and a wisp of green smoke began to waft from his body. Song Jian saw that the drop of Black Dragons Essence Blood, as soon as it touched the skin on the forehead, seemed to possess consciousness as it dug into the body. Numerous filaments finer than hair tendrils also extended from the Essence Blood, spreading all around. In no time, this Black Dragons Essence Blood was like a red gem embedded in the bodys forehead. Around this red gem, numerous thin tendrils were deeply imprinted into the skin. Wallace suddenly opened his eyes. He could feel the intense pain from the Black Dragons Essence Blood on his forehead, but he could also feel that not only pain but also an endless power was nourishing his body and soul. Due to the nourishment offered by the Black Dragons Essence Blood, this body began to accept Wallaces soul. However, to achieve a full fusion, it would require a lot more time. Success, Ive finally succeeded! Wallace exclaimed enthusiastically; in his emotional upheaval, his eyes suddenly changed into a pair of golden vertical pupils, just like the eyes of a Black Dragon. Damn it, the body has mutated! Wallace was immediately anxious. Bloodline Wizards were prone to ancestral regression, a partial mutation in their bodies. This mutation could grant the Bloodline Wizards a portion of their ancestors power, but it could also change the wizards personalities drastically and without warning. In severe cases, they would even lose their sense of self and turn into a crazy, raging monster. This was the thing Bloodline Wizards were most afraid of. Boom~ With a loud bang, the nutrient tank suddenly shattered. The lab was swept up as if in a violent storm, with a gust tearing up everything into pieces. In the instant the explosion struck, Song Jian, with a thought, left Wallaces lab immediately. As a defensive array was arranged in advance, the explosion was contained within the lab. After a while, a tense-faced Wallace, wrapped in a half sheet, came out of the lab. Seeing Song Jian standing at the labs doorway, he quickly knelt before him. Master, my apologies. While the resurrection ritual was successful, there are still many side effects. I, I wish to request to recover in the Blood Pool immediately Wallace said hastily. The sudden surge of Bloodline power had temporarily been suppressed using a clarity potion, but if the situation continues without remedy, even the clarity potion would lose its effect on him. Go ahead, I hope you can recover your former power soon! Song Jian nodded. Wallaces figure suddenly crumbled like yellow sand; a strange breeze blew and the sand pile instantly vanished completely. But Song Jian, with his senses, could clearly see that Wallace had already entered the basement and had laid down impatiently in the Blood Pool. The Blood Pool was where the Blood Slaves were born. Once a Blood Slave has died, he would be resurrected in the Blood Pool. As all of the Blood Slaves were in their territories now, the Blood Pool had been idle. As soon as Wallace entered the Blood Pool, the blood water inside began to boil, just like boiling water, bubbling continuously. But Wallace, lying in the Blood Pool only with his head showing, demonstrated a relaxed expression on his face and even emitted a moan of relaxation. Song Jian glanced at the ruined lab, shook his head, stepped out of the castle ignoring Wallace; Now, Song Jian had decent equipment, and his skills were more numerous than that of the average player. Not only was he ranked first in level, but his power also greatly surpassed other players. As he walked out of Manor Castle, he looked at the black pyramid in the distance, his eyes full of ambition. The black pyramid situated in the middle of the city must be the highest-level instance dungeon in the city. Currently, players couldnt even get near to the dungeon, let alone pioneer it. That is, at least, the instance dungeon you need to possess first-order combat power to enter Song Jian looked at the black pyramid and sighed. Just then, a tremor came from afar, and a red beam of light shot into the sky; the light then began to slowly expand outwards. A loud voice resounded in the ears of all the players in Doomsday City. Song Jian looked at the red beam of light in the distance, murmured to himself: The Territorial Expansion Campaign, the cooldown time changed from a month to eight hours. This should be a strategy by the game developers to expedite the growth of the war alliances choosing the strongest war alliance as quickly as possible, and then focusing all their efforts on the Abyss Demon Clans invasion! Song Jian couldnt confirm his speculation, however, the Territorial Expansion Campaign had inevitably unfolded among the citys war alliances. Song Jian glanced at his own alliances territorial expansion campaign cooldown time, which had already expired, gave a slight smile, and immediately chose to launch the territorial expansion campaign. The territory, which was initially several hundred meters in scale, once again spread out all around. Some of the weaker players, watching the spreading red light, then looked at Song Jians Manor Castle in the distance, had no choice but to abandon their safe houses and flee. This time, to Song Jian, the Territorial Expansion campaign encountered no worthy resistance. His territory spanned a radius of five hundred meters now, but due to the absence of the Magic Tower, all new buildings within the alliance couldnt be constructed. Master, the Manor Castle must be upgraded to level four. Only then can all the new buildings be unlocked! said Butler George, looking somewhat helpless. Within his territory, Butler George had already reserved a spot for the construction of the Magic Tower. Song Jian walked into the empty space and took out a Magic Source Stone the size of a human head from his backpack. He instructed George: George, start constructing the Magic Tower. Chapter 468: 468: Shadow Circus Troupe Chapter 468: Shadow Circus Troupe With the most critical material, the Magic Source Stone, the construction of the Magic Tower became smooth and seamless. More than a dozen construction NPCs pushed various building materials to the open space. In just a short while, a rough foundation was built. Master, because we dont have special building blueprints, we can only build the most basic Magic Tower. Its effects may not be very significant, the housekeeper George said nervously. Building blueprints for the Magic Tower? Song Jian was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly shook his head. There were various types of building blueprints in the game with many ways to obtain them. Furthermore, many blueprints were unique, so many players territories had a variety of styles. One notable example was Luo Tianyus military camp. Song Jian believed that Luo Tianyus safe house was built into a military camp model because he acquired a special building blueprint. As long as it doesnt affect the upgrade of Manor Castle, its fine, Song Jian said indifferently. The Magic Tower was a special building in the territory, and the material, the Magic Source Stone, was incredibly precious. Song Jian knew that a single Magic Tower could make players trying to upgrade their safe houses desperate. As for the special building blueprints of the Magic Tower, they were rare treasures. Even if they appeared in the auction house, Song Jian wouldnt be able to afford them, let alone other players. Even if someone had a special building blueprint for the Magic Tower, constructing it would probably be very difficult, at least ten times harder than building an ordinary Magic Tower. If it slowed down the safe house upgrade, Song Jian would rather not go through the trouble. Hearing that Song Jian had no complaints, George finally breathed a sigh of relief. In his heart, the safe house upgrade was the top priority, so he immediately began building the Magic Tower after Song Jian took out the Magic Source Stone. Master, the Magic Tower will take three working days to build. Once its completed, should we upgrade the Manor Castle immediately? housekeeper George asked. h Upgrade it right away! Song Jian nodded in agreement. Song Jian delegated many safe house authorities to George, but George still sought Song Jians opinion on important matters. George nodded and left. Song Jian glanced at the New Media Library and then at the Book of the Abyss in his hand, letting out a sigh. The task of the Cecilia Priest had been hanging on him and had never shown failure, but Song Jian couldnt return the Book of the Abyss to the library as a task item anymore. After all, the Book of the Abyss was now a Dark Gold Quality equipment. Cecilia would not be generous enough to give Song Jian the Dark Gold Quality equipment as a task reward. I wonder how my follower Ya is doing now! Song Jian glanced at the follower interface, where both Ya and Wallace were in an unsummonable state. Song Jian looked at his level and then at a black pillar of smoke in the distance. If I cant fight large Abyss Territories, can I still fight small Abyss Demon Caves? Song Jian thought to himself. As Song Jian was about to head towards the nearest Abyss Demon Cave, a noisy sound suddenly erupted from the edge of his territory. Song Jian frowned and looked in that direction, only to see a team of dozens of people slowly approaching his territory. This team was composed of more than ten large caravans pulled by huge, but gentle Kodo beasts. The drivers of the caravans had weather-beaten faces and exhaustion written all over them. A few performers dressed as clowns were playing with rattle drums, making pleasant music while singing and dancing, attracting a crowd of onlookers. It seems like a circus troupe? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he noticed large cages at the back of the caravan, holding tigers, lions, bears, and other beasts. These animals had lost their ferocity and lay lazily in their cages. Even when poked by children with sticks, they would just lazily brush them away without getting angry. The team stopped at th edge of Song Jians territory, where a large area was just grassland without any buildings. As soon as the caravan stopped, several people jumped off and began unloading things and setting up tents. Are they crazy? In this apocalyptic-themed game, theres a circus troupe wandering around performing shows? Arent they afraid of being swallowed by monsters in the wild? Song Jian was dumbfounded, feeling like everything happening in front of him was like an illusion. All he could confirm now was that everyone in the circus troupe was an NPC in the game, and there were no players present. At that moment, a beastman with a full-faced beard jumped off one of the caravans. This beastman seemed very old, with a wrinkled face and a broken tusk protruding from his mouth. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian couldnt sense any aggressive aura from this beastman, who seemed harmless with a friendly smile on his face. However, Song Jian didnt dare to underestimate him, because this beastman was at a higher level than him! Level 30,1 wonder if hes passed the first-class Combat Power assessment, Song Jian thought to himself. When Song Jian looked at the members of the circus troupe again, he was even more shocked. Over half of them had reached level 30. Several performers painted as clowns and making funny expressions were putting on a show for the oncoming crowd. These clowns were actually first- class thieves by profession. These people they all have the ability to level my territory! Beads of sweat formed on Song Jians forehead. Seeing Song Jian, the elderly beastmans eyes lit up, and he quickly approached. He took off his worn-out cowboy hat and bowed respectfully to Song Jian, saying, Honorable lord, I am Hakus Stanley from the Northern Wastelands, offering my sincerest blessings to you! Song Jian stared at the beastman in front of him and asked, Who are you and why have you come to my territory? Honorable lord! The beastman Hakus had a flattering smile on his face, not looking down on Song Jian even though his level was much lower, and his tone was humble: We are a wandering circus troupe, the Shadow Circus Troupe, originally planning to perform in the City of Sin, but as we passed by, we wanted to rest here for a while and provide some interesting shows for your people! Shadow Circus Troupe? Song Jian looked at the people who were busily setting up tents, his face thoughtful. Chapter 469: 469: Increasing Favorability Chapter 469: Increasing Favorability People in the Shadow Circus Troupe are mainly professionals, and theyre all high-level professionals, which is why they can enter Doomsday City with impunity. What Song Jian currently cares about the most is how this circus troupe managed to cross the black fog outside Doomsday City. It must be very dangerous in that patch of black fog. If not for a random system teleportation or having teleportation door technology, no NPC would be willing to enter Doomsday City through the black fog. However, this is just his first interaction with the Shadow Circus Troupe. The old beastman standing before him seems to be the troupe director, and since theyre performing near his region, there will be many chances for further encounters. He can ask questions later. After finishing his conversation with Hacus, Song Jian suddenly received a system notification: System: Your territory has attracted the Shadow Circus Troupe, the satisfaction of residents in your territory increases, and all NPCs will have their work efficiency increased by 30% during the stay of the Shadow Circus Troupe; Hint: The Shadow Circus Troupe is a hidden group within the game. Players could obtain numerous valuable items through it, so players should explore by themselves; Work efficiency increased by 30%? Many valuable items? Song Jian was slightly stunned as his gaze shifted to the constructing Magic Tower. Indeed, the efficiency of the dozen or so construction workers seemed to have significantly increased. Joy filled their faces and each of them brimmed with energy. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian decided to postpone his plans to explore the Abyss Demon Cave. From a distance, he regarded this strange circus troupe with a keen interest. It seemed like this circus troupe did not aim for profit. The performance venue they built was open, with no walls or fences, nor anything like a ticket booth. Anyone who was interested could come and go freely. By the time the circus troupe finished setting up their performance venue, it was already evening. All the NPCs in Song Jians territory started to rest. After changing their clothes, they walked towards the circus troupe in small groups; Only then did Song Jian realize how many NPCs were in his territory. From a distance, the number already exceeded one hundred. Moreover, the Shadow Circus Troupe didnt only attract NPCs from Song Jians territory. Even the NPCs from other players and those from several streets away were drawn in as well. This area had pretty much become a safe zone. Unknown to Song Jian when it started, no more NPCs were refreshing on the streets. But some resources would refresh inside the abandoned buildings. Every day, some low-level players would search for resources in the buildings. The performances of the circus troupe were splendid, prompting sighs of awe or laughter from the watching NPCs now and then. They clapped their hands enthusiastically. Song Jian observed them from the afternoon until he noticed that the troupe consisted of quite a number of rare professions. The Beast Tamer who performed animal training, the Flying Knife Master who performed masked knife-throwing, the highway knight performing stunts on a motorcycle through a ring of fire, they were all rare professions. If any players below level ten who hadnt undergone a profession change found out about this place, it would be a blessing for them. There were still many ordinary professions in the game. For every ten professions that one came into contact with, there would be only one or two rare professions. If they wanted to acquire a more powerful profession, they would have to try their luck in areas with higher-level monsters. Many players died in those high-level monster areas for this reason. The circus troupes performances went on until around ten oclock at night. They performed for six to seven hours straight. For the Shadow Circus Troupe that had just come to a new place, such a long performance was quite strenuous. I wonder how long theyll stay here? Song Jian watched the busy circus performers and pondered. Honorable Lord, what do you think of our performance? Old Beastman Hacus strolled over and asked with a smile. Song Jian glanced at Hacus. Hacus had just performed a magic trick, controlling five or six burning fireballs to dance around him. He even made several seemingly dangerous moves, causing the surrounding spectators to gasp in amazement. Excellent, a spectacular performance! Song Jian praised with a smile. At this moment, an idea flashed through his mind. He said to Old Beastman Hacus, As a token of my gratitude to the Shadow Circus Troupe, I would like to provide you with some provisions. As he spoke, Song Jian summoned his steward, George, and whispered a few words to him. Moments later, a group of NPCs brought a batch of food over. Most of the food was meat, with many pieces of bread and cakes as well. There were vast farms and a Livestock Pen in Song Jians territory, which provided more than enough food for self-sufficiency. This is marvelous, thank you, merciful Lord! Hacus expressed his gratitude with a look of appreciation. System: You have provided a large amount of food to the Shadow Circus Troupe, earning the gratitude of the Troupes leader, Hacus. Your relationship with the Shadow Circus Troupe has improved to a friendly status; As expected, giving gifts to NPCs is the best way to improve relations! Song Jian thought to himself. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After enhancing his relationship with the Shadow Circus Troupe to Friendly, Song Jian discovered while walking around the circus that the staff of the circus troupe would greet Song Jian when they noticed him. Some of them would even offer Song Jian a toast. The evening celebration entertained not only the members of the Shadow Circus Troupe but also the NPCs in Song Jians territory. After all, big celebrations like this were rarely held in his territory. The loyalty rating of many residents towards the territory increased by three to five points. It was a clear benefit for the NPCs to boost their loyalty towards their territory. Not only would they work harder normally, but NPCs with high loyalty would also fight back when the territory was invaded. To them, defending their territory meant defending their homes. In contrast, those NPCs with less loyalty would panic with aimless running or even flee when there was an invasion. The population was also a crucial element for a territory. If the NPCs started to flee as soon as a war broke out, it would impact the development of the territory. At night, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle. After absorbing the essence of the moon for fifteen minutes, he slowly opened his eyes. At this growth stage, his sense of touch was the most acute, so he suddenly felt a hint of coldness in the room. Swoosh~ The vertical eye on his forehead instantly opened, emitting a silver glow, and a semi-transparent figure appeared in the room. The Eye of Discernment? A hoarse voice echoed around the room. The once semi-transparent figure wavered like water and materialized out of thin air. Chapter 470: 470: Qi Yun Appears Again Chapter 470: Qi Yun Appears Again At this moment, a person wrapped in thick black cloth, with only a pair of eyes exposed, appeared in Song Jians room. The pupils of this persons eyes were as tiny as sesame seeds, surrounded by dead-white eyes. Regardless of it being late at night or even in broad daylight, being stared at by such eyes would make anyone feel a chilling sensation. The man in black stared at the vertical eye on Song Jians forehead without saying a word. It seemed that his interest in the vertical eye was much greater than in Song Jian himself. Who are you, and what do you want from me? Song Jian tensed up, staring at the man in black and asked. There was no information revealed about this man in black. It seemed that players could hide their information, just like Song Jian, who had nothing displayed above his head. However, Song Jian couldnt sense any players presence from the man in black. Instead, there was a gloomy feeling, as if suddenly possessing great power but unable to control it, unconsciously leaking energy. Such a situation would not happen to a player. Even if a player had an adventure and suddenly gained strength, they would master their power in a very short time and not give others this kind of feeling. Song Jian, dont you really recognize me? The man in black spoke, his voice rather hoarse, as if his throat was being gripped. The black cloth wrapped around his head began to unravel, controlled by a mysterious force. A pale, jade-like skull appeared in front of Song Jian. You are Song Jian slightly frowned. The man before him was not a real skeleton, but there wasnt a trace of flesh on him. The skin, which was emitting a faint white light and tightly covering his skull, made him look like a skeleton. You dont recognize me anymore, do you really not recognize me anymore, ah~ The man in black let out a miserable scream, sounding both angry and sad. There was a soft sound as the black cloth wrapped around the man disintegrated in an instant, revealing his body. He only wore a simple white short-sleeved shirt and pants. His exposed body, like his head, was wrapped in a crystal-clear skin that made him look like a skeleton. Hearing the other partys wailing, Song Jian suddenly felt it was familiar. In his memory, he seemed to have heard the other partys voice somewhere. You areQi Yun? Song Jians eyes widened as he looked at the monstrous Qi Yun in front of him and shouted. Qi Yun, Qi Yun, hahaha, thats my old name. I didnt expect you to remember A complicated expression appeared on Qi Yuns face as a gray tear rolled down from his eye. At that time, Qi Yun was forced to become Song Jians slave. However, for some reason, he broke the slave contract later. Song Jian thought Qi Yun had died, but he didnt expect him to turn into such a ghostly appearance. Did you use Zeus Shield Companys gene potions? Song Jian asked, staring at Qi Yun. Yes, I was in a coma at that time, but if I wanted to survive, I had to inject those gene potions. Fortunately, my luck wasnt bad. In the laboratory of that building, I got a perfect-quality Gene Modification Potion Qi Yun stared at Song Jian. Perfect quality Song Jian looked up and down at Qi Yuns current appearance. If someone said that Qi Yun had turned into a skeleton soldier, Song Jian wouldnt have doubted it. A perfect-quality gene modification potion turned you into this? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Hahaha, isnt this great? Invulnerable to swords and spears, possessing immense strength, a long life, and even the ability to control the power of shadow A strange smile appeared on Qi Yuns face, and a ball of shadow flame appeared in his raised right hand. In that flame, there were painful wails, as if countless souls were burning in it. At this point, Qi Yuns attributes slowly emerged above his head. Qi Yun, Level 26, Occupation: Shadow Priest, Vitality Points: 3200/3200, Spirit Points: 1500/1500 A Shadow Priest? I remember you werent Song Jian was surprised. He wanted Qi Yun to become his slave because Qi Yun was a healing priest who could help him recover his vitality. Unexpectedly, when they met again, not only had Qi Yuns appearance changed completely, but his occupation had also changed. All of these, I can thank you for. If it werent for you, I wouldnt have injected this perfect-quality gene modification potion, I wouldnt have possessed the Shadow Priests bloodline, and I wouldnt have met you again! Qi Yun roared loudly. So, you came here for revenge? Song Jian sneered. It was impossible to assassinate Song Jian here in his territory. Not to mention the ability to teleport anywhere within his domain, in Song Jians senses, the blood-stained, gloomy Alex had already woken up from his slumber. If anyone looked out the window at that time, the entire outer wall of the Manor Castle was filled with Alexs thick roots, which would attack Qi Yun instantly if he made any ill-intentions. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, the castle where Song Jian resided had become a cage, and it would be impossible to escape from it without special means. Revenge? Why would I want to take revenge on you? Qi Yun suddenly revealed a strange smile: If it werent for you, I wouldnt have such great power. I came to thank you! Is this how you show gratitude? Breaking into my bedroom quietly at night without my consent, just like an assassin? Song Jian laughed. Song Jian wouldnt believe a single word that Qi Yun said. If their positions were switched, Song Jian would want to kill himself immediately. I came to you to seek cooperation. If you help me, I can let go of all the past events! Qi Yun said seriously. Cooperation? What kind of cooperation do you need from me? You should know that your strength now far surpasses mine! Song Jian laughed. At the moment, Song Jian was only Level 22, and Qi Yun was six levels higher. In many peoples eyes, Qi Yun, who was four levels higher, had an overwhelming advantage over Song Jian. Moreover, Qi Yuns occupation as a Shadow Priest was no less inferior to Song Jians position as a Sword Controller. Before Qi Yun could speak, Song Jian suddenly looked outside the window: Is your target them, the Shadow Circus Troupe? Chapter 471: Shadow Crystal Chapter 471: Shadow Crystal On the first day the Shadow Circus Troupe appeared, Qi Yun also showed up. Song Jian couldnt help but suspect that there might be something Qi Yun wanted in the circus, or perhaps Qi Yun had already infiltrated the troupe and had been following their movements. How did you know? Qi Yun was taken aback, surprise showing in his eyes. Hehe, tell me, what is it in the circus that you want? Song Jian smiled slightly, sat down on a chair, and looked at Qi Yun as he spoke. Qi Yuns face darkened. Since he had injected the perfect quality Gene Modification Liquid, his strength had greatly increased, and his potential had also grown. The Gene Modification Liquid had unearthed and strengthened the most powerful genes in him. Originally possessing only a slight healing talent, Qi Yun had almost instantly gained the genetic talent of a Shadow Priest, greatly enhancing his power. Even now, he still couldnt fully control the immense energy within him. The actual purpose of this circus is to escort a Shadow Crystal to Dark Castle! Qi Yun hesitated for a long time before finally saying. Shadow Crystal? Dark Castle? Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. The name Dark Castle sounded oddly familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before. Are you talking about the level 30 dungeon, Dark Castle? Song Jian suddenly remembered and quickly asked. Dark Castle was located in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. In the City of Hymns, Song Jian had heard that the professionals of the city considered clearing Dark Castle a great honor. Dungeon? Qi Yun was puzzled, as if he hadnt heard the term before. Song Jian immediately realized that dungeon was a term used only by players. In the game, NPCs called them secret realms. Secret realm, I meant secret realm! Song Jian said. Thats right. This circuss true destination is the Dark Castle secret realm. They want to deliver this Shadow Crystal to the Dark Castle! Qi Yun said, My goal is the Shadow Crystal! Why do they want to transport the Shadow Crystal to Dark Castle? Song Jian suddenly asked. This is the circuss highest secret. Do you think I would know? Besides, what does it have to do with me? I just need that Shadow Crystal! Qi Yun cracked a smile and said. Whats in it for me if I help you? Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun, summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and placed it horizontally on his lap. Seeing the sword, Qi Yuns eyes showed a cautious look. He hadnt expected Song Jians strength to have increased so quickly. If he hadnt inherited the bloodline abilities of the Shadow Priest, he might not even have had the qualifications to stand before Song Jian. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What do you want? Equipment? Skills? Treasures? Qi Yun stared at Song Jian, asking, Everything you want is in the Shadow Circus Troupe. If you can wipe them all out, everything in the troupe can be yours. And I just want the Shadow Crystal! Hehe, you can leave now. Song Jian sneered, his eyes suddenly sharpening. Whoosh~ A thick tree root broke through the window, turning into a giant python that hissed deeply at Qi Yun. Boom! The shadow energy on Qi Yuns body suddenly erupted, creating a phantom of a giant beast around him. Its eyes turned into a ghost-like green flame. Youll regret this~ Qi Yuns hoarse voice had a chilling undertone. Do you believe I can prevent you from leaving this room? Song Jian laughed, standing up and gripping the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hands. Qi Yun was immediately speechless. This was Song Jians territory, and if Song Jian really didnt want to let him go, he could definitely keep him here! Qi Yun didnt dare to continue talking, snorted coldly, turned into a cloud of black mist, and disappeared. Alex, if you see him again in the castle, just attack! Song Jian, touching the tree roots beside him, whispered softly. At this time, Alex had fully mutated, and even the surface of his tree roots was covered with black scales, emitting a metallic luster. Honored, master! A resounding voice came from the courtyard. Alexs roots were actually spread throughout the area centered on Manor Castle, covering a radius of dozens of meters. After this incident, Alex had memorized Qi Yuns aura, and if Qi Yun dared to step into the castle again, Alex would definitely be alerted. The Shadow Crystal must be of great help to Qi Yun C just by looking at his occupation, one could tell. Qi Yun, the Shadow Priest, would undoubtedly resort to any means necessary to obtain shadow power. But for Song Jian, he had no idea what the Shadow Crystal could be used for. Moreover, what he wanted to know the most now was the relationship between the Shadow Crystal and Dark Castle, and what exactly the Shadow Circus Troupe intended to do with the Shadow Crystal. To think that he wants me to go provoke the Shadow Circus Troupe, thats insane! Doesnt he know how powerful this circus is? Idiot! Song Jian muttered, staring at the still brightly lit circus camp in the distance. The next morning, Song Jian found that more and more players came to visit the circus. Various tasks could be taken from the Shadow Circus Troupe, from supplying materials to hunting monsters, and the rewards were quite good. The arrival of the Shadow Circus Troupe had attracted more and more players after just a day. What excited Song Jian the most was that many players became interested in his Alliance of Warfare and started contacting him to join. After all, the territory of his alliance seemed huge to the players, and such a large territory meant that the alliance must have formidable strength. Song Jian left the recruitment of new alliance members to Wang Qi and the others, and recruits had to go through strict scrutiny. Strolling through the Shadow Circus Troupe, Song Jian saw various amusement facilities open even though there were no performances at the moment. The troupe members also took the opportunity to sell small souvenirs, and there were even chances to take photos with wild animals such as tigers and lions. Kind Lord, welcome to the circus. Hacus suddenly appeared beside Song Jian, always wearing a friendly smile. Just looking around. Song Jian laughed. He wanted to see if he could sense where the circus had hidden the Shadow Crystal, but found nothing after walking around. If it werent for Qi Yun telling him the night before, Song Jian might not even have thought about it. As for the use of the Shadow Crystal, Song Jian was completely clueless. However, he was certain that the Shadow Crystal was definitely a treasure. Chapter 472: Epic Level Task Chapter 472: Epic Level Task Song Jian stared at the elderly beastman in front of him. It looked about seventy or eighty years old, its face wrinkled, adorned with a kind smile. From him, Song Jian could sense no air of a strong warrior, yet he knew that this elderly beastman might be the most powerful person in the entire circus troupe. To manage such a large circus troupe, more than half of which are professionals, some even having grade-one combat power, this old beastman is certainly not as simple as he appears, thought Song Jian. My Lord, do you know, our journey has been extremely difficult, with the wilderness teeming with monsters and plagued by bandits. I recall one time when we were passing through the Desolate Mountain Range, we encountered over a dozen bandits, they were vicious, The old beastman started prattling on about the troupes experiences on the road while casually scrutinizing Song Jian. After listening for a few minutes, Song Jian noticed Hacus showing no signs of ending his ramblings, which prompted him to furrow his brows; he didnt have time for the old beastmans idle chatter. Besides, Song Jian noticed that while the other man was speaking, he kept subtly sizing him up as though he had something to say. By fog grass, is this guy trying to give me a task? Song Jian thought, watching Hacus appear to struggle to articulate his words. Hacus, is there anything I can help you with? Song Jian raised the question using standard task-undertaking parlance. Hacus felt he was running out of things to say. Hed even recounted his childhood story about nearly drowning while catching fish in the pond, and yet, the other man seemed not to be catching on at all. Right when Hacus was thinking about how to subtly pass the task onto Song Jian, Song Jian finally asked the question signaling readiness to undertake a task. For Hacus, these words were a godsend. Hahaha, Lord, I do have an epic task that I wish for you to undertake! Hacus laughed out loud, speaking in the quietest voice possible. What, an epic task? Song Jian was taken aback. He knew the rewards for epic tasks were usually epic items. A player being assigned an epic task wasnt short of divine favor. Given the tier of this task, Song Jian naturally couldnt resist and quickly asked, Troupe Leader Hacus, could you please elaborate on the task? Lord, do you know why we decided to stay in your domain? Hacus asked. Didnt you say yesterday that you wanted to rest a while before moving on? Was that not the case? Song Jian asked, raising an eyebrow. Of course, haha, of course it is. You know, journeying is a particularly strenuous task, and its an honor to rest in your domain for a while! Hacus hastily said. However, on our journey, a large Demonized Ant Group blocked our way, and I hope, my Lord, that you could help us kill all those Demonized Ants! I see, but why dont you make this a public task? The more people undertake the task, the higher the chances of success, right? Song Jian asked curiously. Sorry, my Lord, as you know, the perimeter of the city has the protection of the divine. One or two people can use artifacts to navigate through the fog, but if there are too many, they will undoubtedly encounter misfortune in the mist Hacus shook his head. At present, with our capabilities, we can only allow one person to pass through the fog surrounding the city! What, youre capable of enabling people to pass through the outer fog? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise: Are you sure that you can traverse through the fog rather than opening a teleportation gate? Lord, opening a teleportation gate requires specific coordinates. Our entrance into the city also involved sending one person in first, then opening the teleportation device to allow others to enter! Hacus explained. Could I ask how many members the Demonized Ant Group has, and whats their maximum combat power? Song Jian hesitated for a moment before asking. Song Jian knew that there were many in the circus troupe who were higher in level and stronger than him, and yet Hacus was offering the task to him. He wasnt sure what Hacus was playing at. If he couldnt figure it out, even if it was an epic task, Song Jian wouldnt accept it. After all, no treasure was worth more than his own life. My Lord, there are many ants in the Demonized Ant Group, at least a thousand, each one above level twenty-five, and among them, there is a level-thirty elite boss. Their Ant King possesses grade-one combat power! Hacus said seriously. Hacus had a clear understanding of the strength of this Ant Group. In fact, within this ant colonys cave, two level-thirty bandit NPCs had met their untimely end. Only one grade-one combatant boss? Why are you afraid, then? With the strength of your circus troupe, you should be able to easily wipe out such a group. Isnt that right? Song Jian asked in surprise. He had seen more than one professional in the circus troupe with grade-one combat power. How could such a group fear a Demonized Ant Group? Was Hacus joking? Well Im sorry, the people in our troupe cant make a move. They um they have other tasks to fulfill Hacus looked uncomfortable, as if there was some secret he wasnt sharing. Just as Song Jian was about to press on, the system issued a sudden warning; System: Beware, your questioning has probed into the core secret of the Shadow Circus Troupe. Continuing to question may cause Troupe Leader Hacus of the Shadow Circus Troupe to become hostile! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hostile? Song Jian was taken aback. Suddenly, he remembered the Shadow Crystal Qi Yun had mentioned the night before. Could the high combat power individuals in the circus troupe be protecting the Shadow Crystal, hence they cant fight the Demonized Ant Group? But isnt there only one grade-one combat power Ant King in that group? With so many grade-one combat power individuals in the circus troupe, it would be a walkover to kill the group and it wouldnt conflict with protecting the Shadow Crystal, would it? Song Jian was at a loss, but seeing Hacuss troubled expression, he knew he couldnt pursue it further, so he quickly said, Hacus, Im willing to take this task, to eliminate the Demonized Ant Group! Upon hearing Song Jians words, Hacuss eyes lit up, and immediate joy washed over him. He patted Song Jians shoulder and said, Haha, I knew you would take this task. You will forever be a friend to the Shadow Circus Troupe! Chapter 473: 473: Concealment Ring Chapter 473: Concealment Ring System: You have obtained the epic quest Eradicate the Clan, task content, to hunt and stop the Demonized Ant Group of the Dark Night Circus; Task target: Demonized Worker Ants: 0/500, Demonized Soldier Ants: 0/100, Demonized Ant King: 0/3; Task reward: Epic Treasure Chest (1); Upon accepting the task, Song Jian looked at the epic task description in his taskbar and nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. He had initially prepared himself to fight against an Ant King with the first level of combat power, but he hadnt expected that the task target was actually three Ant Kings! Are you sure there is only one Demonized Ant Clan there? Song Jians face suddenly turned ugly. Definitely. It is detailed information that I obtained at the cost of two lives! The old beastman, Hacus, said confidently. Although those two sacrificed professionals hadnt reached the first level of combat power, hardly anyone rivaled them in stealth and reconnaissance. But why does my task involve hunting three Demonized Ant Kings? Song Jian said a bit angrily. Players cant display task contents like NPCs can; otherwise, Song Jian would surely throw this task in the face of this old beastman. Impossible! As a clan, Demonized Ants would have only one Ant King. Even if another Ant King were born, the new Ant King would leave the clan to establish its own. Its never possible to find two Ant Kings in one clan, let alone three Hacus nearly jumped up, shouted loudly. What Song Jian said went against common sense and seemed unbelievable to Hacus. Youre deceiving me. I think the constitution of this task violates the principle of fairness and equity. Im going to ask the system gods to cancel this task! Song Jian said seriously. No, no, please, dont do that. Hacus was shocked and hastily stopped him. Ill compensate you. Ill compensate you in a way that will certainly satisfy you! Hacus took out a light blue ring from his chest and handed it to Song Jian with an expression of loss. This is the Concealment Ring. It was originally just on loan to you, but now, as compensation, its yours. With it, you have the ability to enter the Protection Black Mist freely Concealment Ring (Blue), an item of level 20. Equipment effect: Gains invisibility, can converge all traces, rendering one undetectable. Once hostility is shown towards a target, the invisibility effect disappears. Item description: This ring is an alchemical item and needs to recharge every use, with an automatic recharge time of 12 hours. Equipment requirements: 10 Spirit Points. Song Jian took the ring and saw that a golden gem was embedded in it. In the center of the gem was a vertical slit, like a crack, resembling an eyeball. Song Jian was about to put on the ring for a try when Hacus immediately stopped him. Once the ring is used, it needs 12 hours to cool down. I suggest you get ready and put it on when entering the Protection Black Mist. Song Jian nodded, put away the ring, and Hacus seemed to heave a sigh of relief. He smiled and said, We cant stay here for too long. You have at most three days to complete this task. This is the location of the Demonized Ant Clan. Just follow the instructions on it, and you will find them soon. Having said that, Hacus handed Song Jian a piece of beast skin, marking the route to the Demonized Ant Clan. Song Jian glanced at it and put it into his pack. It simply marked the direction to Doomsday City and the location of the Demonized Ant Group. From this map, the Demonized Ant Clan was not far from Doomsday City, probably less than a kilometer away. The task only lasts for three days? The time is quite tight Watching the old beastman leave, Song Jian murmured to himself. After Song Jian accepted the task, Hacus just left. For him, protecting the Shadow Crystal was the priority. Soon after Song Jian left the circus, Hacus went to another player, coughed twice, and said to the player with a solemn face, Brave warrior, I see that you are quite strong. I have an epic task here. I wonder if you are interested Song Jian did not know that Hacus had issued this so-called epic task to many players. As long as Hacus thought their power had reached a certain level, he would issue this task to them. After all, the task reward would ultimately belong to only one person. And the more people who accepted the task, the lower the probability of completing it. Song Jian quickly reached the edge of the city and looked at the rolling black mist in front of him, which surrounded Doomsday City like a wall. The closer to the black mist, the more fear and terror he felt. This was not a bad effect, but it could trigger the deepest fear in peoples hearts. Even the profession with the lowest spirit perception could feel the danger in the black mist. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian solemnly put on the Concealment Ring that Hacus gave him. To wear this ring, Song Jian had specifically removed the Ring of the Fire God. He now had two rings of gold quality. The Ring of the Fire God focused on attack power, and the other, Ring of Blood, focused on defense. It could activate a Bloody Shield with a defense of one thousand, during passing through this black mist, Song Jian obviously focused on defense. After putting on the Concealment Ring, Song Jians figure vanished on the spot. Even Song Jian himself felt as if his body had become somewhat translucent. With all smells and traces completely wrapped up by a layer of invisible mysterious power, not a bit was leaked. Even stepping on the grass, the weeds didnt bend, as if he had turned into an energy body. In Song Jians status bar, there appeared a concealed status, which could last as long as Song Jian didnt initiate an attack. This feeling was quite special. The instant he turned invisible, Song Jian no longer felt the oppression and fear caused by the Protection Black Mist ahead. After turning invisible, Song Jian slowly walked into the black mist. Soon, his figure was swallowed by the thick black mist. Not long after Song Jian left, several players arrived at the edge of the city. Staring at the black mist that seemed to be alive and constantly rolling, they all showed fear on their faces. They clenched their fingers with the Concealment Ring, turning their finger joints somewhat white, and their faces drenched in sweat. Even their bodies couldnt stop shaking. Does this ring really work? Cao Shuis heart was pounding violently. He felt that there was a tremendous threat hidden in the black mist, as if a giant beast was opening its mouth wide to trap them. This is an epic task. The reward is an epic chest. It might be the first epic item in the game. If you guys are scared, just cancel the task and go back. Fan Jin, a warrior, looked at the others with disdain. He snorted, put on the Concealment Ring, and walked towards the black mist. Chapter 474: 474: Protection Black Mist Chapter 474: Protection Black Mist What kind of crappy mission is this that disallows teaming up, damn it. What if all other monsters have been gathered, but there is one modifying worker ant missing, am I supposed to cry? After glancing at the others, Lv Pei put on the Concealment Ring and said to the other players, Im out, good luck!. Watching the players vanish one after another with their rings, Cao Shui thought of the epic treasure chest mission reward, gritted his teeth, and put on the Concealment Ring. After sensing the changes in his body, Cao Shui, bracing his fear, headed into the black fog step by step. Soon, all players were in the black fog. Song Jian moved slowly within the black fog. In the black fog, his sense of direction seemed entirely lost, the grass beneath his feet turned into gravel land after a few meters of progress. In the dense fog, he could barely see his fingers even with the vertical eye, only able to see about five meters around him. There seemed to be a strong interference here, blocking the sensory perception of the players. How big is this black fog, how long do I have to walk to get out? As Song Jian carefully groped forward, he started to talk to himself. He was unaware that several players were entering the Protection Black Mist like him. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a rumble in the distance. The ground was slightly trembling, as if a giant was approaching him. Although he had concealed his form, Song Jian froze up instantly, standing in place without daring to move. Before long, he saw a robust skeletal foot stepping down from mid-air. As the foot landed, the ground trembled violently, leaving an imprint nearly ten meters deep. Song Jian looked up to see a giant skeletal figure faintly visible in the mid-air. It reminded him of the giant skeleton he had once seen from afar on a night in Doomsday City. The skeleton is right in the Protection Black Mist. I havent seen it since that time! Song Jian exclaimed. The gigantic skeleton was less than ten meters away from Song Jian. Looking up, Song Jian could only see the two skeletal legs, and nothing above the waist. Standing still, Song Jian felt the giant skeleton slowly distancing from him. Still, just when it was about to leave, it suddenly stopped and picked up a giant Skeleton Longbow from behind and shot a bone arrow towards where Song Jian was. The bone arrow, full of jagged barbs and piercing through the air, was as hefty as a siege crossbow, measuring about twelve to thirteen meters in length. The arrow tore open the Protection Black Mist, revealing a giant passage with a diameter greater than five meters, forcing Song Jian to step back a few paces involuntarily. Bang! The arrow hit the ground at an extremely high speed, causing a loud explosion. Song Jian heard a terrified gasp from behind him, but the sound quickly faded. There are people behind me The look of surprise spread across Song Jians face. He didnt expect to find that there were living beings inside the Protection Black Mist. Cao Shui was trembling as he gazed at a deep pit less than three meters away from him. A bone arrow, the size of a pillar, was stuck in the middle of the pit. The pit was full of blood and chunks of flesh and bone. He had witnessed a fellow player who had entered the black fog with him get instantly killed by the arrow, leaving not a single intact body behind. Cao Shui covered his mouth, forcing back the urge to retch, trying to push away the image of his companions body exploding. But a wave of nausea still whitened his face. The person before had been too nervous and wet his pants, which the giant skeleton had noticed, resulting in his demise. Cao Shui knew if he vomited, he would share the same fate. The Concealment Ring couldnt save his life. The players who had accepted the task stood motionless in place, maintaining a distance of at least seven to eight meters from each other, afraid of drawing the attention of the cataclysmic skeleton and endangering themselves. Boom, boom, boom~ The shaking of the earth slowly died down as the giant skeleton distanced itself. Cao Shui fell hard on the ground, feeling a violent wave of nausea. He couldnt contain the lunch he had earlier any longer and threw up. Seeing hundreds, if not thousands, of game monsters killed by Cao Shui, and none of them died as terribly as this. The pungent smell of blood coming from the pit made him want to vomit. He crawled away quickly. A few players moved close to the pit, seeing the bone arrow stuck in the middle of the pit, which was emitting a heavy smell of blood. Their faces turned pale. They could imagine what had happened here, even if they hadnt seen it themselves. This, this is too gruesome Lv Pei glanced into the pit and dared not look again, speaking in a frightened tone. Lets get out of here fast. This place is too dangerous. Id rather fight with a level-thirty Ant King than see that massive skeleton again someone whispered and quickly ran away. Song Jian also started perspiring profusely. Hed seen that arrow clearer than anyone else, and its image kept replaying in his brain. If that arrow had been aimed at me, could I have escaped or defended myself? Song Jian wondered, and the conclusion sent a chill down his spine. If he had indeed been the target of the arrow, there was no doubt hed be dead. The arrow had targeted all of the players breath entirely. Even as a bystander, I couldnt move a muscle, then how could the target of the arrow dodge or resist? Song Jian thought. Shaking his head, Song Jian tried to forget the scene. The giant skeleton was too powerful. Compared to it, Song Jian felt the gap between them was like an ant to a Giant Dragon. There was no comparison at all. I need to leave here as soon as possible. This place is too dangerous. Even with the Concealment Ring, its not a hundred percent safe. Song Jian thought and quickened his pace. After another two hundred meters, Song Jian suddenly saw a flicker of light from the corner of his eye and instinctively froze, standing still. The Protection Black Mist was fraught with peril, and Song Jian was on high alert. Anything unusual immediately made him pause and assume a defensive posture. Chapter 475: 475: Legendary Herbs Chapter 475: Legendary Herbs What is that thing? Song Jian turned his head and looked into the distance. His current field of vision was only within a radius of five meters, and that was due to the vertical eye on his forehead. Otherwise, in this black mist, even his perception was compressed to a minimum. A player who entered this area could see only the surroundings within less than a meter. Song Jian stared in the direction where the glittering light had just flashed. Shortly, another burst of light flashed very quickly. If Song Jian hadnt been staring in that direction, it would have been difficult for him to notice. After some hesitation, Song Jian slowly moved towards the position of the flashing light. In no time, Song Jian saw a verdant plant about a foot high growing on a desolate land filled with rubble. This plant was jade-green all over as if carved out of jadeite. It had only seven leaves from top to bottom. The entire plant emitted a faint green glow, which resisted the invasion of the surrounding black mist. The black mist around it, constantly transforming into tentacles, attempted to uproot this plant but ended up being shattered by the plants glowing surface. The green glow on the surface of the plant was very faint. Beyond a distance of one meter, no one would notice the plant. However, after every certain period, a palm formed from the surrounding black mist would emerge and try to slap the plant as if it wished to destroy it completely. At such times, the whole plant would emit dazzilng light that shattered the black hand. What Song Jian had seen earlier was the plant emitting that bright light. Seven Stars Shard (Legendary), Herbal plant, Harvestable, Usability: 1. One of the main ingredients to make Pill of Tribulation; 2. When used on pets, it can significantly enhance their potential; 3. Successful harvest can directly increase the Medicine Gathering Skill by one level; Harvest requirements: Gathering Skill Level 7; Damn, a legendary herb After reading the attributes of this herb, Song Jian could not help but catch his breath. He had never seen a legendary herb before. Unexpectedly, for the first time, he discovered one in the Protection Black Mist. Moreover, harvesting this herb required the Medicine Gathering Skill to be at level seven. It was a rarity for ones Medicine Gathering Skill to reach level seven. Even Song Jian only had a Medicine Gathering Skill level of five. Luckily, I have the gear to compensate for my lack of level! Song Jian pulled out a spade from his inventory and equipped it. This spade was a silver-quality spade that Song Jian had obtained, known as the Purple Bamboo Spade. It was quite powerful, with attributes like Increase Medicine Gathering Speed by 40%, Medicine Gathering Success Rate +8, and most importantly, Medicine Gathering Skill Level +2. After equipping the Purple Bamboo Spade, Song Jian met the requirements to harvest this herb. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment Song Jian swung the Purple Bamboo Spade and started digging the ground, a light blue progress bar appeared in front of him. Tenten minutes? To harvest this herb, it takes ten minutes? Song Jian felt surprised. This was the time after increasing the gathering speed by 40%. Normally, it took him only a few seconds to gather herbs. As expected of a legendary quality herb The progress bar moved slowly. Song Jian dared not move while maintaining his herb-gathering posture. Although the Purple Bamboo Spade provided a +8 Medicine Gathering Success Rate, Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill barely met the requirement for gathering the Seven Stars Shard, hence it did not guarantee 100% harvesting success. Just as the progress bar was about to finish, Song Jian suddenly heard the voices of a few players behind him. The light I just saw was in this direction Be careful, this Black Mist is too strange. Be careful with your life, it could be some powerful monster I dont think so, its probably a treasure. Lets go take a look. Fortune favors the brave. If youre scared, dont follow us! Yes, this place has never been entered by players before. If there is a treasure, it makes sense. We are the first batch of players to enter here. If we miss the treasure by chance, wont we regret it to death Song Jians heart sank as he glanced at the progress bar which indicated that he had more than fifty seconds left for successful harvesting. In no time, Song Jian saw about six players emerging slowly from the left side. All of these players were above level twenty. Judging by their gear, they were quite powerful, and among players, they were considered the cream of the crop. See, I told you there was a treasure, and you didnt believe me one player pointed to the Seven Stars Shard herb and exclaimed excitedly. Mist Weed, a legendary-ranked herb! someone cried out in astonishment. Heh, buddy, finders keepers. You cant monopolize this herb Stop talking and attack him. Interrupt his gathering! Right, right, we cant let him succeed! All at once, the players pulled out their long-range weapons and aimed at Song Jian. They only used normal attacks, without using any skills, as they merely wanted to stop Song Jian from gathering, not kill him. If they had really used skills, they would become mortal enemies with Song Jian, which would result in a fight to the death; Thirty-six seconds left Song Jian could feel the ill-intention from these players. Seeing them raise their weapons towards him, Song Jian was taken aback. Abyssal Phantom! With a thought, a semi-transparent, grey shadow appeared beside Song Jian. The blurry figure was similar to Song Jian in stature and wore identical gear. During the gathering process, Song Jian could not suffer any damage, or else it would interrupt the gathering. Once the gathering of ordinary herbs was interrupted, it could cause irreversible damage to the herb. If the gathering of this legendary herb was interrupted, there was a high chance of it being ruined; The gear on the Abyssal Phantom matched Song Jians exactly, but it was mere appearance without any attributes. If the Abyssal Phantom could also copy the attributes of Song Jians gear, that would be way too overpowered. Thud, thud, thud~ Several attacks were shot at Song Jian, but they were all blocked by the Abyssal Phantom. Instantly, the phantoms 1000 vitality points decreased by more than half. To serve as Song Jians shield, the phantom couldnt move or dodge, and so had to bear all the attacks; Keep attacking, lets burst this thing first! someone yelled, the muzzle of his gun started emanating a dazzling red light. The players were blinded by the legendary herb, and all they could think about was gaining the treasure. While they were attacking, they failed to realize that once they attacked a target, or were damaged themselves, the effect of the Concealment Ring would dissipate; As they were jointly attacking Song Jians phantom, they didnt notice that their figures had already begun to appear gradually; Crack~ A faint cracking sound echoed, but it was drowned out by the roar of their attacks; Song Jian nervously watched the last bit of the progress bar, turned back to look at those players, his eyes gradually sharp. Chapter 476: 476: Sending to Death Chapter 476: Sending to Death Bang! With the combined fire of five people, the Abyssal Phantom finally could not withstand the attacks. Its Vitality Points were depleted, and its body shattered like a bubble. Just as Song Jian saw the progress bar reach its end, a crisp ding sounded in his ear. Without even looking at the system prompt, he shoved the Seven Stars Shard into his inventory and quickly rolled away from his standing position. Whiz-whiz~. Several bullets pierced the ground where Song Jian had just stood, raising clouds of dust. Kill him! Thats a legendary-quality herb! It can definitely enhance physical abilities! Cao Shui gritted his teeth and shouted loudly. It was well known among players that certain special herbs could improve their attributes. Not to mention a legendary-quality herb, even a gold or silver-quality one could increase a players attributes by one or two points. The attributes enhanced by a legendary-quality herb would, of course, be much higher. The pursuit of self-improvement was the primary goal for players, especially since enhanced physical abilities could be brought back to the real world. Who wouldnt want to become a superhero in reality? Is this really a good idea? Some hesitated, sensing that Song Jian was not weak. Hes just one person, and we are five! Whats there to be afraid of? Follow me! If he doesnt hand over that herb, he wont be able to leave this Black Mist! After a brief discussion, the players formed a temporary alliance. Initially, they didnt intend to kill Song Jian but merely disrupt his gathering so they could negotiate ownership of the herb together. However, Song Jian proceeded to gather the herb without offering any benefits, which left the five players feeling unjustly treated. Song Jian glanced at the Seven Stars Shard in his inventory. It was in good condition, so he breathed a sigh of relief. Then he looked back. The dense black mist obstructed his vision, making it impossible to see the positions of the five players. Song Jian felt an impulse to charge in and kill them all, but considering his current situation, he quickly dismissed the thought as if being doused by a bucket of cold water. After a moment of contemplation, Song Jian turned around and dashed forward. If he wanted to take revenge, he would have to leave this area first. The five players, including Cao Shui, were unaware that their concealment had worn off. They slowly crept forward, assuming that Song Jian also wanted to retaliate after being besieged for so long. Huh? How can I see all of you now? A player suddenly exclaimed in surprise. Earlier, while attacking Song Jian, the five had deliberately huddled together, making them aware of each others presence but invisible to each other. However, now they could see one another. Damn, my concealment effect is gone One person cried out in shock. So is mine, and my Concealment Ring is broken and unusable. What now? We shouldnt have attacked him earlier. What if we encounter that monster again? None of us will be able to escape. The players immediately panicked and started running without targeting Song Jian. After exchanging glances, they sprinted desperately forward. Gulu-gulu~ As the players sprinted, the ground suddenly began to shift, with debris rolling around. Pulled together by a mysterious force, the rocks fused to form gigantic stone monsters seven or eight meters tall. As Cao Shui ran desperately forward, a shrill scream from his left made him shudder. He continued running forward, stumbling and falling several times, his nose and face bruised and swollen, but not daring to slow down. Suddenly, Cao Shui saw a shadow approaching from the front. In a panic, he held his weapon horizontally to block it. Bang! Cao Shui felt a powerful force hit him, and his weapon let out a piercing screech. A sharp pain traveled up both his arms. A seven- or eight-meter-tall stone monster charged toward Cao Shui, lifting its foot to stomp on him. A level-30 elite boss? Cao Shuis eyes widened in surprise. At least its not that huge skeleton from before. The earlier skeleton boss had made Cao Shui give up any thoughts of fighting back. However, though the stone monster was several levels above him, it did not instill that same sense of despair. Even if I cant beat it, I can still run. Cao Shui thought. But just as he had this thought, he found himself surrounded by seven or eight stone monsters, all trying to block his escape route. How did this happen Despair colored Cao Shuis face. He might have had the confidence to deal with a single level-30 elite boss, but the sheer quantity of bosses overwhelmed him. I shouldnt have attacked earlier! Cao Shui regretted his actions. Soon, he was engulfed by a swarm of stone monsters. If the Protection Black Mist wasnt covering the area, one could see from a birds-eye view that at least hundreds of stone monsters were frenziedly charging at the players who had lost their concealment effect. Upon hearing the rumbling sounds and the shrill death screams of her companions, Lv Pei was enveloped by a feeling of terror. She glanced at her shattered Concealment Ring, gritted her teeth, and took out a scroll from her inventory, tearing it open. Immediately, a blue light enveloped Lv Pei, who vanished from the spot in a flash of light. This was a Town Return Scroll she had earned from a quest, which could mark her location in her safehouse. If she encountered danger, tearing the scroll would instantly teleport her back to her safehouse. This was Lv Peis trump card, and she had never told anyone about it. Back at her safehouse, she panted heavily, her face full of fear. Before teleporting away, Lv Pei had seen more than a dozen seven- or eight-meter tall monsters rushing toward her. Had she been even a little slower and dragged into battle by those monsters, Lv Pei would have been stuck in the Protection Black Mist, unable to use the Town Return Scroll. As he ran forward, Song Jian heard the screams from behind him. He hesitated for a moment but quickly accelerated again. This was why Song Jian did not immediately seek revenge on the players. The Protection Black Mist was full of hidden dangers, and the slightest carelessness could cost him his life. This is an epic-tier quest. Did you really think it would be as easy as just killing monsters? Song Jian thought to himself as he continued running without looking back. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 477: 477: Demonized Worker Ant Chapter 477: Demonized Worker Ant Song Jian had been walking within the Protection Black Mist for over an hour. Only then did the dense mist began to fade away. The mist blanketed a vast area, blocking all detection methods and withheld powerful monsters. Without the Concealment Ring, it was impossible for Song Jian to escape this area based on his strength alone. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Finally made it out! Song Jian looked back anxiously at the swirling black mist. He would never have ventured into this region if not for this epic mission. It was far too dangerous. All the other players, who had accepted the same mission, had perished within the black mist. Their greed had caused the Concealment Ring to malfunction. However, this area was simply too dangerous for players of their level. Song Jian looked at the Concealment Ring and was surprised to notice another vertical scrape mark on it. The ring could only withstand another use. Damn it, I knew that old Beastman Hacus was too kind. This ring actually has a usage limit! Song Jian instantly became discontent. In fact, the ring gifted by Hacus to Song Jian was already exceptional. The Concealment Rings granted to other players could only be used once. Any anomaly would cause the ring to shatter, rendering it useless. After exiting the black mist and crossing a field, Song Jian finally saw a wide tarred road. However, the road was now covered in wild grass. If not for the abandoned cars left on the road, Song Jian might not have even noticed its existence. The nest of the Demonized Ant Group was near this road. By following this road, he was bound to encounter the Demonized Ants. Looking at the rusting scrapped cars, Song Jian lost all interest in scavenging for supplies. Generally, it was quite challenging to find supplies in the wilderness. Most materials had decayed under the exposure to the elements. Even equipment would have rusted and rotted from the weather, quickly becoming similar to these scrapped cars. But, out here, materials like herbs were incredibly abundant. As long as plants could grow, herbs were sure to be present. The higher level the area, the higher the quality of herbs that could be found. Along the journey, Song Jian gathered quite a number of herbs of blue-green quality. Although not very valuable, they were ideal for creating potions. What Song Jian found puzzling was the fact that he didnt encounter a single monster along his journey. It was widely known that even within Doomsday City, monsters ruled. The wilderness, being the natural Gathering Area of monsters, felt almost desolate. Only when Song Jian saw a wolf-sized ant dragging a monster ten times its size, did he realize that this entire area was claimed by the Demonized Ants. No other monsters could survive in their territory. Any that did dare enter were like the monster dragged by the ant, ending up as ant food. Finally running into a Demonized Worker Ant, Song Jian quickly whipped out his hand crossbow, shooting the ant. Despite being weakened by 80%, the crossbow bolt should still be sufficient to distract the ant. Flamed bolts shot towards the Demonized Worker Ant. The bolt was deflected, leaving behind a white mark on the thick ant shell. Watching as a -1 damage popped up above the ant, Song Jian was stunned. It actually didnt pierce the ants defense? This was merely a level 25 ordinary monster, there was no way Song Jian, even after reducing his damage by 80%, couldnt breach its defense! Upon being attacked, the Demonized Worker Ant immediately flared up in anger. It dropped the food it was carrying and charged at Song Jian. Its so fast! Song Jian thought to himself. He quickly summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and slashed towards the ants head. Clang! Song Jian felt a vibration within his arm as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword chipped off a large chunk of shell from the ants head. Despite being a normal attack, Song Jians attack was as potent as a two-hit attack from other players. Two instances of nearly 200-point damage floated up from the ants head. The Demonized Worker Ant had incredible defense, matching even level 30 monsters. Hitting it also caused a small counter shock. Over time, it would accelerate stamina consumption. The injured Demonized Worker Ant became even more aggressive, its robust jaws jittering, making a clashing sound. Song Jian stared at the serrated jaws of the Demonized Worker Ant, his expression changed. He really didnt want to directly experience the sensation of being clamped by those jaws. Sword Finger! Song Jian raised his left hand, a silvery Sword Qi shot forward, hitting the ants forehead. This sudden strike flopped the ant over. By the time it managed to struggle back to its feet, an ominous red long sword was already hurtling towards it from mid-air. The Demonized Worker Ant might have had a high defense, but it was still just a level 25 monster. When Song Jian got serious, a few sword techniques were all it took to slice this food hauling ant into two halves. Staring at the Demonized Worker Ant, its health had depleted, its body was sliced into two halves, but it was still twitching its antennae and jaws. Song Jian couldnt help but marvel, These giant ants are quite resilient. Are they even able to move after their health is fully depleted? Suddenly, a cluster of black flame engulfed the ant, fiercely burning. In no time, the ant was cleanly burned up to ash, leaving behind a palm-sized shell that shone with a black metallic luster. Upon killing the Demonized Worker Ant, no items were dropped. Initially, Song Jian felt a little disappointed but upon seeing the ant shell left behind after being burnt to ash by the demonic flame, his face lit up with excitement once more. Fine Quality Demonized Ant Shell (Blue Grade), Material, Usage Effect: Can be used to create Demonized Worker Ant Set. When constructing, there is a chance to increase the gear quality by one grade! Usage requirements: Forge Art Level 5. Demonized Worker Ant Set? Has a chance to increase grade by one? Doesnt this mean that I could create a silver-grade Demonized Worker Ant Set? thought Song Jian. One must know, an individual silver-grade piece of gear cannot compare to the attributes of a gold-grade gear. However, a complete set of silver-grade gear is much stronger than several pieces of gold-grade gear. If Song Jian could truly create a silver-grade Demonized Worker Set, his strength would surely skyrocket. However, to construct the set, he would need the corresponding blueprints. Plus, this small ant shell wasnt enough to complete a set. Song Jian stashed the blue-grade material into his bag, took a final look at the ants prey lying by the side of the road, and continued on his journey along the main road. Chapter 478: 478: Ant King Chapter 478: Ant King As he continued down the road, the number of demonic worker ants increased. These level 25 common monsters had great strength and high defense, but no other advantages. Unless surrounded by hundreds or thousands of them, they posed no threat to Song Jian. Throughout the afternoon, Song Jian hunted down these demonic worker ants. After killing several of them, Song Jian discovered that they didnt just drop materials, but also other items, albeit at a low drop rate. In the afternoon, Song Jian managed to kill more than a hundred demonic worker ants. Besides collecting over seventy blue-quality ant shell materials, he also obtained a silver-quality throwing knife, several dishes that could replenish Vitality Points during a battle, and two pieces of level 25 green-quality plate armor. The quantity might not be vast, but the quality was quite good, at least compensating for the effort he put. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the demonic worker ants did not pose much of a threat to Song Jian, if their number exceeded five, he would have to pay a price to kill them all. As dusk fell and the surroundings became hazy, Song Jian hadnt noticed that the trees on both sides of the road have started rustling. The noise was akin to the sound of a spring silkworm munching on mulberry leaves, just ten times louder. After Song Jian killed another demonic worker ant and picked up the dropped materials, he checked his task counter. He had already killed more than a hundred and seventy demonic worker ants. To complete a task of killing five hundred, hed need another three to four days. Initially, Song Jian was worried about monster scarcity making it hard to complete the task, but he realized here that the demonic worker ants were overwhelmingly numerous, in thousands and tens of thousands. It would be impossible for Song Jian alone to eradicate the entire horde. No wonder the old Beastman offered this mission to so many players. What a shame, they didnt leave the Protection Black Mist. Otherwise, we might have formed an alliance Song Jian thought. However, if those players had truly left the black mist, Song Jian would probably be the first to attack them; if he even received the slightest damage within the black mist, the Concealment Ring would lose its effectiveness, and his fate would be no better than the other players. Swish Swish Swish~ Song Jian suddenly felt a chill run down his spine as if a massive threat was charging at him. Turning his head, dozens of demonic worker ants popped out from the trees around him. Behind these worker ants, there were larger ants, as big as calves and with wings on their back. Demonic soldier ants? Shit, have I already arrived at their nest? Song Jian was shocked. The crowd of demonic worker ants alone was too much for him, let alone the soldier ants. In a split second, Song Jian turned into a shadow and dashed towards the back. Sword Shadow Step! It could increase his movement speed by 35%, and had a 50% chance of evading ranged damage for 8 seconds! When the group of demonic worker ants saw that Song Jian was trying to escape, they sped up. Those demonic soldier ants flapped their wings and quickly flew towards him. The speed of the demonic soldier ants was too fast, like bombers swooping down from the air towards Song Jian. Song Jian immediately pulled out two high-explosive grenades from his inventory and threw them behind, which exploded mid-air. Two demonic soldier ants that were less than three meters away from Song Jian were capsized in the air. Two damage points of over two hundred appeared above their heads. On the ground, a carpet of densely-packed demonic worker ants was rushing towards Song Jian. In the air, dozens of soldier ants were shrieking eerily, trailing closely behind Song Jian, spurting out pools of corrosive liquid that carried a strong acidic smell. This specific attack called Acidic Splurge was a special ranged attack of the soldier ants, extremely powerful and corrosive. Even though it was slow, several tens of soldier ants attacking together gave Song Jian a feeling of being overwhelmed. He was hit twice in the back. Suddenly, intense pain surged from his back. Song Jian could feel that his defense equipment had completely failed, and the muscles on his back were nearly corroded away. Two damage points of over three hundred floated above Song Jians head, accompanied by the lasting effect of Acidic Corrosion, which would decrease his Vitality Points by 10 every second for 30 seconds. Song Jian stomped on the ground, his speed increased by a large margin instantly, leaving behind a white Ice Path. This was a life-saving skill from Song Jians gold-quality boots called Frost Sprint, which could increase speed by 100% for 10 seconds. When he used this move, almost all of the demonic ants got left behind. The ants Acidic Corrosion attacks that had been spat out towards him landed on the road instead, corroding it and forming holes. To kill the enemy, one must first injure oneself. Song Jian took out a high-level healing potion and gulped it down, replenishing his lost Vitality Points. However, he couldnt instantly mend his damaged equipment. The durability of Ghostly Leather Armor dropped from 100 points to 63 points, nearly halved. If he took a few more hits from the demonic soldier ants, his silver-quality armor would be completely ruined. Although the Ghostly Leather Armor was only a level 15 silver-quality armor, its properties and special effects were quite powerful. Song Jian was unwilling to replace it. If it got destroyed due to this mission, Song Jian would definitely have tremendous heartache. As Song Jian was sitting under a big tree to recover his vitality, he suddenly heard a terrifying roar of a beast coming from afar. Song Jian immediately stood up and rapidly climbed up the tall tree behind him to get a good look. In the middle of the wide road, a huge ant, over three meters tall and five meters long, demolished everything in its path just like a heavy armored tank. It casually tossed the abandoned vehicles parked by the road. Its jaws, over a meter long and glistening like metal, effortlessly snapped small cars in two. This giant ant was completely different from the worker ants and soldier ants previously encountered. Not considering its immensely larger body, just the thick layer of armor covering its body was enough to make anyone lose confidence in fighting against it. Is that the Ant King? Song Jian was completely taken aback. He had no idea that there could be an Ant King here. Could it be that he had killed so many demonic worker ants that he drew the attention of the Ant King? Arent you supposed to be at the deepest part of the ant nest, waiting for warriors to challenge you? Why are you here? Song Jian muttered, furrowing his brows, and spread his senses to estimate the number of ants following. Eh, theres only one Ant King? Song Jians eyes lit up. This was a perfect opportunity to kill it. Even though this Ant King was at level 30 and had the combat power of the first level, it would be much easier to kill it here than to venture into the nest. Chapter 479: Terrifying First-Order Combat Power Chapter 479: Terrifying First-Order Combat Power The demonized Ant King, after charging recklessly for dozens of meters, seemingly sensed the presence of Song Jian and roared towards the sky. The monstrous creature then blusterously charged towards the forest. The color in Song Jians face drained. At this moment, he was over fifty meters away from the Ant King. Such a distance would usually make one undetectable, yet it seemed to have noticed his presence. Clearly, its mental strength was not inferior to his own. Creak, creak~ One tree after another was sent flying as they were struck. With only a casual swing of its mandible, as though it were a serrated scythe, rows of huge trees were cut down at their base, leaving behind surfaces as smooth as mirrors. Facing such a terrifying beast, Song Jian didnt dare approach; the mere power radiating from it could overwhelmingly crush him. Song Jian retrieved a potion from his pocket and forcefully threw it at the Ant King. Suddenly, the humongous figure of the demonic Ant King was shrouded by a gray dust. Its originally shimmering black metallic shell also became cloaked in gray. Eyes of Doom! On top of a great tree, Song Jian opened the vertical eye in his brow. A dazzling silver beam, like a lightsaber, pierced towards the demonized Ant King. In an instant, light scattered in all directions. The silver beam striking the Ant King abruptly halted it. The Ant King let out infuriated roars as its six legs continuously dug into the ground, trying to surge forward against the beam. However, its body was as if blocked by a thick barrier, unable to advance even slightly. It dug out several large pits beneath it in the process. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Every second, the silver beam caused the Ant King over three hundred points of damage. This damage was not just physical, but also included mental damage. Its originally sturdy shell, weakened by 35% in its defensive degree, couldnt withstand such a vigorous attack. Its hard shell began to crack like tofu under the silver lightsabers onslaught, revealing the purplish-red flesh within. Large spurts of fresh blood and coarse muscle fiber flew in all directions. It was as if a rain of blood and flesh had fallen in the surrounding forest, where dozens of trees were splattered with blood and flesh, sizzling like they had been doused in sulfuric acid. Exhaustion appeared on Song Jians face as he hurriedly drew a vial of potion for rapidly replenishing Mental Strength from his pocket and drained its contents. He was incapable of producing this kind of potion; every bottle used reduced his inventory. He had been reluctant to use it, but if he didnt use it now, he might never get another chance. The Ant King, in tremendous agony, spewed a jet of green thick liquid at Song Jian. The liquids intense sour smell reached Song Jians nostrils from afar, turning his face instantly pale. Song Jian swiftly jumped up, and in mid-air he unfolded a pair of steel wings from his back, carrying him off to one side. The green liquid soaked the entire tree he had been standing on, from top to bottom. In a matter of seconds, the tall tree, standing several meters high, was corroded into a pool of foul-smelling liquid. Song Jians figure swirled in mid-air, tracing an arc, and charged back at the Ant King. In his hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword carved a dark red trajectory in mid-air, savagely hacking into the back of the Ant King. Immediately, a deep scar emerged on its tough shell. The Ant King, with its bulky body, found it hard to turn around. Song Jian, now with a pair of steel wings, continuously maneuvered to the sides and behind the Ant King to launch his attacks. His Rapid Swords attack speed was astounding, leaving the demonized Ant King unable to react. In vain, it kept spinning its body, kicking up clouds of dust, and letting out frustrated howls. Song Jian didnt dare linger after launching an attack. He would swiftly move on to the next target location. It didnt take him long to slice off one of the Ant Kings hind legs. With the loss of one of its hind legs, the Ant Kings eyes gleamed a sinister red. Lowering its head, like a heavy armored vehicle, it suddenly accelerated. This seemed to be one of its skills, the strength of which lay in the fact that it didnt require much acceleration time to unleash its maximum power, thereby greatly reducing the limitations imposed by the terrain; Moreover, the sprint was incredibly fast, even faster than Song Jian activating his Frost Sprint. Plus, given the massive size of the mutated Ant King, once this skill was activated, its power was simply unstoppable. Song Jian slashed his sword through the air, striking the ground. By the time he looked up, the mutated Ant King had already charged tens of meters away, plowing a giant path through the forest. The broken trees lay haphazardly around him; This fellow actually knows how to keep a distance? Song Jian was surprised. It seemed the monsters intellect was not much inferior to that of a human. The distanced mutated Ant King slowly turned its head around, its blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian. It lowered its head and activated its sprint skill once more; Damn it, does your skill not have a cooldown time? Song Jians face turned pale. Before he could react, the mutated Ant King was less than three meters in front of him. Its speed was almost like teleportation. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Instinctively, Song Jian held his long sword across his chest, his body reflexively performing the Sacred Parry. Boom! Song Jian felt as though he had been hit by a train, his entire skeleton made a frail sound, as if it would break at any moment; Both his arms were inundated with severe pain as if his bones were shattered to pieces. Huh~ Song Jians body, like a baseball, flew into the air, only to rapidly descend; he hit a large tree with a pattering sound, leaving a fresh, vicious streak of blood; The vitality that had been almost full was instantly reduced by a third. This was still under the assumption that he fully resisted the assault of the mutated Ant King. If Song Jian was directly hit, even if his vitality was full, he would have been instantly killed by the mutated Ant King. Spurt~ A mouthful of blood was spat out. Song Jians teeth were streaked with blood, making him appear particularly miserable. He struggled to stand up from the ground, a trace of fear flashing in his eyes as he looked at the mutated Ant King; Is this the strength of a first-order BOSS? Its even more formidable than the lion eagle beast by three points! Song Jian thought. As miserable as Song Jian was, the mutated Ant King was even worse off. The previous Sacred Parry had fully rebounded the Ant Kings powerful attack back at it; The mutated Ant King now had a huge fissure on the shell of its head, one eye already burst open. The entire skull looked like it had been smashed hard. If it werent for its strong vitality, it would have been impossible to rise again from such a severe injury if it were a human. The mutated Ant King was now in a state of dizziness. Seeing this, Song Jian clenched his teeth, activated the Sword Shadow Step again, and pounced towards the mutated Ant King; Ive got to risk it! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword began to emit a dazzling golden light. A fierce Sword Qi slashed towards the immobilized mutated Ant King. With a cackling sound, the mutated Ant King let out a piercing scream, a powerful aura suddenly exploded from within it. Within a radius of ten meters, it was as if a giant palm was pressing down from the sky, shattering all the trees into powder. Even the ground sank more than a foot in depth; Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling Chapter 480: Golden Ant King Youngling It exploded? Song Jian was flung seven or eight meters away by a powerful force, aching all over, and he didnt even want to get up from the ground; Many BOSSes, when nearing death, would trigger a self-destruct-like skill. This type of skill could inflict massive damage to both enemies and the BOSS themselves. The BOSS would only use this move if it was at its last resort. Of course, some BOSSes would flee instead of exploding when theyre close to death. They often have a special acceleration skill that could only be used when their vitality points decreased to a certain level. These BOSSes were the most hated by players: they fought for a long time only to let the BOSS escape, a feeling worse than if the BOSS yielded a bunch of useless garbage equipment. Song Jian panted heavily with a pale face. At this moment, his status bar contained the negative effects of fracture, bleeding, and his vitality points had reached a dangerous level. The BOSSs explosion was too fast for anyone to react to. Since the high-level healing potion was still on cooldown, Song Jian, leaning against a tree, slowly stood up. He first cast Surgery on himself to remove the negative effects, and then looked at the BOSS. After the explosion, the BOSS was no longer a threat to Song Jian. At this time, its whole body was covered with cracks, and some parts even exploded directly, revealing the purplish-red muscles inside; The pair of wings on its back broke apart, and the Ant King, which had been transformed by magic, now had trouble standing up. All six of its legs, except for the one that Song Jian had cut off, were broken, bending at strange angles. At this point, the magic-transformed Ant King had only a sliver of health left, less than 100 vitality points. Song Jian took a deep breath and stuffed a piece of food that could replenish vitality points during battle into his mouth. When his vitality reached one-third, he slashed at the magic-transformed Ant King that was on the verge of death. Before he could reach the creature, he heard a pop. A crack suddenly exploded on the magic-transformed Ant Kings back, extending from its neck all the way to its tail. As the shell, which was originally shining with a black metallic luster, weathered and decayed rapidly, a wet ant struggled to crawl out through the crack on its back. What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He pulled back the sword that he had raised and retreated two steps, feeling cautious about the strange situation before him. In the game, monsters possessed various skills. Some seemingly unremarkable skills could cost players dearly. When encountering an unfamiliar monster, many players would hold back a bit to prevent an unexpected skill from causing them trouble. The ant trying to crawl out of the magic-transformed Ant Kings body looked similar to an ordinary magic-transformed worker ant. Its size was many times smaller than the BOSS and even smaller than a magic-worker ant. However, this struggling ant was golden in color, and even the two antennae on its head emitted a dark gold glow, making it look like an exquisite artifact carved from a solid gold block. Level 1? Just level 1? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim as he saw the attributes displayed on top of the Golden Ant. Golden Ant King Juvenile, Rare, Level 1, Vitality Points: 500/500, can be captured Song Jian paused, seemingly realizing something, and immediately opened the taskbar to check. Sure enough, the task target Magic-transformed Ant King: 0/3 had already changed to Magic-transformed Ant King: 1/3. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Magic-transformed Ant King died? Song Jian was surprised but found no loot scattered around the surrounding area. This was a level 30 elite BOSS with tier-1 combat power, far stronger than an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS. Logically, when a BOSS like this was killed, the loot should be much more abundant and valuable than that of an ordinary level 30 elite BOSS. However, Song Jian saw no spoils around the Magic-transformed Ant Kings corpse. Next, his eyes fell on the Golden Ant King Juvenile struggling to crawl out. Could it be that this capturable Golden Ant King Juvenile is the spoils of killing the Magic-transformed Ant King? Song Jian muttered to himself. Song Jian was right: the Golden Ant King Juvenile was indeed the most valuable loot dropped by the Magic-transformed Ant King BOSS. Its value was even higher than a gold-class weapon; Certainly, it couldnt compare to a Black Dragon hatchling, but the Golden Ant King Juvenile had enormous growth potential, making it much more precious than ordinary combat pets. Moreover, the probability of obtaining a Golden Ant King Juvenile as loot was not high. If it wasnt for Song Jians high luck and that it was his first time hunting the Magic-transformed Ant King, he wouldnt have had a chance of getting this rare pet. Most importantly, if the capture attempt failed, the Golden Ant King Juvenile would still run away and eventually grow into a level 30 elite BOSS, the Magic-transformed Ant King. As it was a spoil of war, the combat pets level was only 1. Thus, capturing the Golden Ant King Juvenile would be easy with just a white-quality Pet Contract Scroll, which had a high chance of capturing it. White-quality Pet Contract Scrolls could be purchased in system stores, and players generally carried several of them when fighting monsters since even ordinary monsters had a certain probability of dropping combat pets. However, Song Jian didnt have any Pet Contract Scrolls in his inventory because he already had a Black Dragon hatchling and didnt care for ordinary combat pets. Seeing that half of the Golden Ant King Juveniles body had crawled out and that it would escape soon if not captured, Song Jian immediately took out the Book of the Abyss and started using its Abyss Temptation skill. The Abyss Temptation skill had many disadvantages compared to Pet Contract Scrolls: longer summoning time, the need for the target to be immobilized, and the creature becoming an Abyss creature once successfully tempted, bearing a trace of Abyss aura. Moreover, pets captured using Abyss Temptation had a much higher chance of betrayal than those captured with Contract Scrolls. However, Abyss Temptation also had many advantages: high success rate and the ability to tempt creatures of any quality, unlike Contract Scrolls, which required higher quality scrolls to capture higher quality pets. Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss, targeted the Golden Ant King Juvenile with the Temptation skill, and started casting. A series of bizarre syllables came out of Song Jians mouth, and black flames ignited on the surface of the Book of the Abyss. An abyss aura emanated from the book, coalescing into chains in the air that wrapped around the Golden Ant King Juvenile. Chapter 481: 481: Ant King Slave Chapter 481: Ant King Slave The Golden Ant King Juvenile was only at level one, so even a common white Pet Contract Scroll could capture it, let alone the Abyss Temptation. The possibility of failure of the capture was minimal since it was a spoils of war from killing the Mutated Ant King. Black gas materialized in mid-air, forming three black chains that bound the Golden Ant King Juvenile firmly. The juvenile, who was still struggling to get out of the Mutated Ant Kings carcass, gradually felt stiff all over its body as the black chains tightened. The black abyssal aura emanated from the chains, continuously burrowing into the Golden Ant King Juvenile. Before long, the original golden ant shell had been coated in a layer of black aura, making it look like a mini Mutated Worker Ant at first glance. The Abyss Temptation skill ended, and Song Jian was drenched in cold sweat, feeling almost drained. Casting this skill not only tempted the target with the Abyssal words, but the caster themselves would also be tempted by the waves of Abyssal words. If they were careless, they might fall into corruption, be eroded by the abyssal aura and become an abyssal creature. System: You have successfully released Abyss Temptation on the Golden Ant King Juvenile, it has become your second slave, and you can rename it. Warning: You are not an abyssal creature; each casting of Abyss Temptation will increase the temptation of the Abyssal words on you. After three times, if you cast Abyss Temptation again, you will definitely change your racial traits and become a member of the Abyssal Clan. Upon seeing the system prompt, Song Jian frowned. This warning hadnt appeared the first time he used it, and he suspected its appearance now had something to do with the game version update. Moreover, he could feel that the temptation of the Abyssal words in his ears was much stronger than the first time he used Abyss Temptation. If he used it a third time, Song Jian truly didnt know whether his innate skill could withstand the temptation of the Abyssal words. I dont want to become a member of the Abyssal Clan! Song Jian thought to himself, deciding never to use the Abyss Temptation skill again. Looking at the now freed Golden Ant King Juvenile standing quietly beside him, Song Jian stroked its head. The touch from his fingertips felt as if he were stroking icy steel. He opened the attribute panel of the level one Golden Ant King Juvenile. Its attributes were already higher than many ordinary level five monsters, and it also possessed two other skills. One was Pursuit Slaughter, the acceleration skill previously used by the Mutated Ant King. The skill effect allowed the user to run at a frantic pace for thirty seconds. If the user collided with a target during that time, the skill would be interrupted, dealing physical damage equal to the users strength minus the targets strength multiplied by ten. The target would also be stunned for three seconds. This skill could be used for chasing enemies or escaping, as well as a control skill to deal damage to enemies. It could be employed in various tactics, making it a decent skill. The other skill was a passive one called Spiked Aura. Within a 5-meter range around the Golden Ant King Juvenile, all allies could gain effects such as defense increased by 30% and 10% damage reflection. The Golden Ant King Juvenile was now no different from Song Jians pet. It was not only more obedient than pets but also had a loyalty level of adoration. Even if Song Jian asked it to commit suicide, the Golden Ant King Juvenile would carry it out without any hesitation or resentment. This was the difference between a slave and a pet, but the downside was that the Golden Ant King Juvenile couldnt be stored in the Pet Space like the Black Dragon hatchling. Moreover, once it died, there would be no chance of resurrection. The most important thing now is to raise your level so you wont die so easily here Song Jian whispered as he stroked the head of the Golden Ant King Juvenile. This area was filled with level 30 Mutated Ants. Even if the level one Golden Ant King Juvenile had great growth potential, it was no match for a regular Mutated Worker Ant. Since it couldnt be stored in the Pet Space, death would be irreversible. Night fell, and Song Jian spent the night hugging the Golden Ant King Juvenile on a large tree. The strength of monsters increased during the nighttime. Some players tried to hunt monsters at night to level up, but few persisted for long. One reason was the increased strength of the night monsters, but another was the appearance of powerful monsters at night. Escaping was even more difficult during the night, and many players found more and more monsters chasing them as they ran. Some even unintentionally ran into monster dens Nighttime outside Doomsday City was even more dangerous. Song Jian could hear the frenzied howls of the Mutated Worker Ants in the woods. This place was about seven or eight miles away from the area where Mutated Soldier Ants appeared. Although there wouldnt be any flying Soldier Ants, it was still part of the Mutated Worker Ants territory. If any monster entered this area, it would attract swarms of Mutated Worker Ants. The sounds of battles came from all around, and the aura of slaughter made the Golden Ant King Juvenile in Song Jians arms feel restless. However, it was obvious that the intelligence of the Ant King wasnt much lower than a humans. It simply wriggled slightly in Song Jians arms and let out a low-pitched hiss. The next day, as soon as day broke, Song Jian saw an injured Mutated Worker Ant, dragging its broken body to leave the area. The Mutated Worker Ant was heavily injured; almost half of its body had been bitten off by a monster, showing signs of being gnawed on. Its Vitality Points were less than one-third, and it moved very slowly. Song Jian knew that this severely injured Worker Ant intended to move away from its group to die alone, but for Song Jian, it was one of his mission targets. With a thought, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his right hand. Song Jian leaped forward, and before the severely injured Worker could react, the sword had already pierced its skull. Flash Thunder Strike! Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pop, pop, pop~ Six damage figures appeared above the Worker Ants head, its Vitality Points instantly depleted. To deal with this severely injured Worker Ant, Song Jian only needed to use one sword technique to kill it. Swish, swish, swish~ Eight rays of light appeared on the Golden Ant King Juveniles body, raising its level from one to nine. Checking its Experience Points, the Golden Ant King Juvenile was only a little over three hundred Experience Points away from level ten. The Experience Points from a level 30 monster were simply too abundant for a level one Golden Ant King. Song Jian glanced at the Ant King, which had nearly doubled in size, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. With the help of this Ant King slave, completing the epic mission would be much easier. Chapter 482: 482: Forming a Team Chapter 482: Forming a Team After killing an injured demonized worker ant, Song Jian set the Ant King slave to Follow. The level nine Ant King slave was incapable of assisting Song Jian in combat. If involved in battle, it was likely to die; Only by leveling up this Ant King slave could it take part in combat; Moreover, Song Jian had learned his lesson from yesterday. He couldnt get too close to the Demonic Ant Nest, otherwise, he would be surrounded by the demonized soldier ants. He himself could obviously escape, but the recently obtained Ant King slave, which he had gone through great lengths to obtain, would surely die there. Song Jian began to search in the forest. The quantity of demonized worker ants here was minimal. Perhaps it was because he had killed too many yesterday. Song Jian spent more than half an hour searching but didnt discover a single demonized worker ant; Just then, Song Jian suddenly smelled a rich aroma, causing his throat to involuntarily swallow. At this moment, he noticed that he seemed to have skipped breakfast. Following the aroma, Song Jian found a human adolescent, about seventeen or eighteen years old, attentively applying condiments to a grill. On the grill, a worker ants thigh was getting roasted to a golden brown. The hot oil droplets on the charcoal emitted a rich fragrance; Song Jian looked at the top of the boys head. There was no displayed information. This meant the juvenile had hidden all his personal information. Most of those who did this were players. Though this juvenile seemed no older than seventeen or eighteen, he exuded a unique charisma, not unlike a battle-hardened veteran who has gone through life and death experiences. The scent of gunpowder still lingered around him. Are you a player? Song Jian tentatively asked. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The teenager looked up at Song Jian, then focused his attention on the Ant King Slave by Song Jians side for a moment. He released a look of admiration, but quickly turned his head back towards the roasted ant meat. You must be hungry, come join me the teenager invited. Song Jian sat down, took out some drinks from his storage column, and speaking to the teenager, said, Im Song Jian, here hunting demonized ants for a mission! Lu Mingyuan. My target is the demonized Ant King! the teenager replied in a deep voice. Thats good, how about we team up? Itll be much safer and more efficient to hunt together! Song Jian suggested cheerfully. The teenager glanced at the Ant King slave again, hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement to Song Jians teaming up request; Song Jian smiled slightly, using the Fifth Battle Flag to invite Lu Mingyuan to become a teammate; Suddenly, a pale-blue halo surfaced under Lus feet; You can use team skills? surprise flashed through Lu Mingyuans eyes. Having seen the increase in his own attributes, his astonishment became even more profound. This is a skill that my equipment has. Its not mine. Song Jian frankly revealed some of the attributes of his Fifth Battle Flag for Lu Mingyuan to see, while carefully observing the teens facial expression. If this teenager showed any sign of greed, Song Jian wouldnt consider teaming up with him. Fortunately, after glancing at the attributes of the Fifth Battle Flag, Lu Mingyuan only revealed understanding, without expressing any interest in claiming it as his own. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. There are no restrictions in the game, and the only constraints a player has to adhere to are their own moral standards and abilities. Betraying and killing another player over an equipment is common in the game. Fortunately, Lu Mingyuan is not such a person. Otherwise, whether for Song Jian or for himself, this would not bode well. Where were you born? Is there a city nearby? Song Jian asked curiously. I was born in the wild Lu Mingyuan spoke in a low voice, his face full of melancholy. Song Jians face filled with sympathy. For average players, being born in the wilderness meant a 90% chance of failure. Even for Song Jian, if he had been born in the wilderness, he dared not guarantee that he could still be alive now. Everyone knows the dangers of the wilderness are ten times, no, a hundred times higher than those in Doomsday City; Though, since there are players who can be born into the safety of the City of Hymns, being born in the wilderness is not that hard to accept. Life must be tough in the wilderness, right? Song Jian asked. Lu Mingyuan fell silent, the muscles on his face started to twitch. He seemed unwilling to recall the memories of his early days in the game, he shook his head and said, Its okay. This meat. Can we really eat it? Song Jian frowned at the grilled ant meat. Lu Mingyuan nodded, smiling slightly, Yes, you can eat it. The taste is not bad. You can try it later. After grilling for another ten minutes or so, Lu Mingyuan took out a small knife and cut the grilled meat into slices. It was placed onto two plates. He handed one to Song Jian. Song Jian picked up a slice and tentatively bit into it. Instantly, his mouth was filled with the rich aroma of roasted meat. The demonized ants looked terrifying, but their meat was unexpectedly tender and delicious when cooked; After eating seven or eight slices of roast meat, Song Jian downed a large gulp of his drink. Then, he let out a content sigh saying, This is truly delicious. Hehe, my cooking skill is already at level eight. If it wasnt, I wouldnt be able to get rid of the Abyssal Demonic Aura in the ants Lu Mingyuan explained with a laugh. Level eight? Thats incredible! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. However, he quickly realized that if Lu Mingyuans cooking skill was not high-level, he would have probably starved to death since he was born in the wilderness. Oh right, where did you catch this ant pet from? Ive tried to catch one myself but Ive never succeeded. It would be much easier to hunt these beasts if I had an ant pet here. Lu Mingyuan glanced at the Ant King and asked. Song Jian smiled slightly. Lu Mingyuan had been staring at the Ant King since they first met, his question must have been nagging at him for quite a while. Noticing Song Jians smile, Lu Mingyuans face blushed. Before he could speak, Song Jian spoke up, I caught it when I happened to encounter a young spawn after hunting a demonized Ant King. You hunted a demonized Ant King? Lu Mingyuan looked shocked. He stood abruptly, his movement so large it nearly knocked over the grill. I was lucky only and found a solitary Ant King. Song Jian nodded and replied. Why dont I have such good luck! Lu Mingyuan expressed in a gloomy voice. Considering he dared to hunt demonized Ant Kings, it was clear Lu Mingyuan was confident in his abilities. Having such a strong teammate made Song Jian believe there was a higher chance of completing the mission. Lets go, Song Jian said nonchalantly as he stood up, Weve eaten enough and the demonized ant population in this area is abundant. There must be more than one Ant King. Well surely encounter another Ant King as we continue on. Lu Mingyuan nodded, packed up the grill, and the two set off along the road; Chapter 483: 483: Perfect Cooperation Chapter 483: Perfect Cooperation Although Song Jian had become team members with Lu Mingyuan, he did not fully trust him. For instance, he did not share the details of his epic-level task with Lu Mingyuan, who, in return, did not inform Song Jian of his reasons for hunting the mutated Ant King. The pair had barely walked ten meters along the main road when a mutated worker ant rushed out from the nearby woods and crashed onto an abandoned truck. With a boom, the truck was overthrown and rolled onto the road. The mutated worker ant seemed a bit dazed and stood in the middle of the road, shaking its head. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, the ant spotted Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan, and, turning toward them, gave a loud roar. At the stretching of Lu Mingyuans right hand, a delicate magic staff appeared in his palm. The completely crimson staff, which looked like red crystal and was just over a foot in length, held a fist-sized red gemstone at its top. Fireball Spell! Pointing the magic staff towards the mutated worker ant, the red gem at the top instantly glowed brilliantly. A hot energy gathered in the air, quickly forming three basketball-sized fireballs. Boom, boom, boom! Without any distinction in timing, the three fireballs smashed into the mutated worker ant. Damage points amounting to more than 300 each began showing above the ants head. At this point, Song Jian understood that Lu Mingyuan was a Fire-element Mage. The vitality points of the mutated worker ant had fallen by a great deal. Burn marks appeared on its body. The injured ant suddenly became enraged and, roaring, it charged towards Lu Mingyuan. At this point, Lu Mingyuan suddenly put down his magic staff and glanced at Song Jian. Song Jian immediately realized that Lu Mingyuan wanted to assess his capabilities. If Song Jian proved to be weak, their partnership would probably end immediately. Even though he knew that Song Jian had solo killed a mutated Ant King, without witnessing Song Jians abilities firsthand, Lu Mingyuan would remain unsure. With a thought, Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Lu Mingyuan glanced at the dark red long-sword in Song Jians hand, a surprised look in his eyes. Weapons that could merge into the users body were not common. Lu Mingyuans magic staff was one such weapon. Naturally, he understood the value and rarity of such weapons. Sword Silk! Three silver threads appeared beside Song Jian. Beside the three silver threads of Sword Silk, there was an illusory Sword Silk which was challenging to notice unless scrutinized closely. Song Jian swung his sword towards the charging mutated worker ant, sending it flying with one stroke. Snapsnap~ Six consecutive sharp sounds exploded on the mutated worker ants body, causing its carapace to break, blood and flesh to splash around, and its vitality points to plummet to a third of its total. Song Jians attack left Lu Mingyuan amazed. He had not expected that Song Jian could cause such incredible damage. Broken Wing Dance! The long-sword struck the mutated worker ant again. The ant, the size of a hunting dog, was helpless against Song Jian. It could only suffer the damage passively, like a punching bag, as it was sent flying by Song Jian. Swish~ Song Jian lightly flicked his dark-red long-sword from bottom to top. The head of the mutated worker ant fell off instantly. The headless body trembled slightly as if it wanted to continue its attack, but it was merely a muscular reflex. It only managed to take two steps forward before falling with a thud, leaving behind a palm-sized piece of chitinous ant shell. By now, Song Jian had collected more than a hundred ant shells, sufficient to craft a full demonic worker ant suit. The only issue was that he still needed the blueprints. He would have to exchange them for mission points at the Shadow Circus Troupe. Clap, clap, clap~ With a beaming smile on his face, Lu Mingyuan walked towards Song Jian while applauding. I didnt expect to encounter such a powerful teammate like you! he exclaimed. Likewise, likewise! Song Jian replied with a grin. Despite only having used an instantaneous skill, Lu Mingyuans triple cast of Fireball Spell knocked off nearly a thousand Vitality Points from the demonic worker ant. Such devastating damage, even Song Jian couldnt help but feel taken aback. It was clear that anyone who dared to hunt the demonic Ant King alone must be a formidable individual with full confidence in their own abilities. Swish, swish~ Two rays of light simultaneously rose up. Both Song Jian and the Ant Kings Slave had levelled up at the same time; Song Jian had advanced to level twenty-three, while the Ant Kings slave had reached level ten. Song Jian smiled slightly as he allocated his newly acquired skill points into Sword Silk, upgrading it to level four. The level ten Ant King let out a painful roar as its body violently trembled. From its back came a series of crackling sounds, reminiscent of something shattering. In no time at all, two tender shells protruded from its back and a pair of transparent wings as thin as cicada wings gently unfolded. Is this evolution? Song Jian asked in surprise. Indeed, worthy of the Ant King. Not only can it aid in attack when it matures, but it can also serve as a flying mount Lu Mingyuan said, clearly envious. His goal had been to hunt the demonic Ant King, with the hope of acquiring an Ant King larva not absent from his mind. As for the spoils, Song Jian received the dropped materials, while the body of the demonic worker ant went to Lu Mingyuan. Lu Mingyuan pulled out a small knife from his bag and began dissecting the worker ants corpse. Song Jian also had Dissection Technique, but his was only level one and paled in comparison to Lu Mingyuans skill. Lu Mingyuan had advanced his culinary skills to a high level, so it was clear to Song Jian that his Dissection Technique must also be highly advanced. The materials obtained from the dissection were more than ten times the amount of dropped materials. However, most were of white quality, with only a few green quality pieces and no blue quality ones. After cleaning up their loot, the two delved deeper. Song Jian engaged in close combat while Lu Mingyuan provided long-range support. They quickly found their rhythm and started to effectively hunt the demonic worker ants, considerably faster than Song Jian alone. They had killed three hundred and seventeen of them by the afternoon, completing nearly half of Song Jians mission. Moreover, their margin for error had noticeably increased now that they were together. Even when faced with seven or eight demonic worker ants at once, they could calmly eliminate them. If Song Jian were alone, he could kill all of them but would undoubtedly have to pay a hefty price. Lets call it a day here. Im nearly out of mana. Lu Mingyuan, his face slightly pale, declared loudly. Song Jian looked out into the distance. A mere two or three miles ahead was the place where he had been surrounded by demonic soldier ants the day before. Originally, he thought that with Lu Mingyuans help, they could avenge that loss. It seemed like that would have to wait until the next day. As dusk fell, Song Jian lit a campfire and sat down for a rest. The Ant Kings Slave had reached level nineteen. Its size had grown more than tenfold compared to when it was first born, almost equivalent to two demonic soldier ants. Its shell had become significantly thicker and it had sprouted numerous sharp spikes. Its passive skill, Spiked Aura, had advanced to level three and its stats dramatically increased. Its jagged mandibles looked even more menacing, and the fine barbs resembled a sickle, capable of easily tearing a crack in the shell of an ordinary demonic worker ant. Lu Mingyuan sat by the bonfire, entering a shallow meditative state to restore his mana. The surroundings were eerily quiet. Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from the distant forest, abruptly pulling Lu Mingyuan from his meditative state. With wide eyes, he exchanged glances with Song Jian. The two stood up simultaneously, prepared for battle. Chapter 484: 484: Mysterious Gold Ant-Eating Beast BOSS Chapter 484: Mysterious Gold Ant-Eating Beast BOSS Lu Mingyuan quickly got to his feet and retreated cautiously about five or six steps, a distance of at least three meters from Song Jian and the bonfire. As a mage, distance provided a semblance of safety. Three meters already pushed Lu Mingyuans response boundary to the limit. Any closer, and hed barely have any time to react or cast a spell if something unexpected arose. Song Jian swiftly put out the bonfire, plunging the surroundings into complete darkness. From the middle of his forehead, the vertical eye embedded in Song Jians brow radiated faint light, providing clear visuality within the encircling darkness. From afar, a cacophony of growls approached, sounding like a pack of monsters frantically charging their way. The two men shared a quick look and began to climb up the nearby tree. Song Jian noticed Lu Mingyuans eyes glowing with an unusual bluish light, indicating that he too had the ability to see in the dark. Climbing up a tree about ten or more meters high was not a problem for the two of them. Given the urgency of the situation, it was the best available option. Before long, they saw dozens of demonic worker ants and soldier ants running towards their location. Some soldier ants seemed to sense something and glanced up at the tree where Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan were perched. Their eyes glinting menacingly. Yet, they didnt stop, swiftly scurrying past the mens tree, as if some terrifyingly fierce creature was chasing them. After the swarm of demonic ants gradually disappeared, Lu Mingyuan put away his short staff and asked Song Jian with some uncertainty, They should have noticed us just now, but why didnt they attack us? Whether it was the worker ants or the soldier ants, all were aggressive creatures with wide alert ranges. A slight lapse in attention could attract the attention of two to three demonic ants simultaneously. What should we do now? Lu Mingyuans voice was filled with nervousness. He could feel the place was no longer safe. However, it was nighttime, and they were near the Demonic Ant Nest. If they ran, they risked stumbling into a herd of demonic ants. Song Jian responded with a wry smile, It seems were not safe here anymore. Why dont we return to where we met this morning? We should encounter fewer demonic ants there. Thats the best we can do Lu Mingyuan nodded, seemingly relieved. Just as they slid down the tree to leave, they heard a sudden hissing noise growing from far to near. Song Jian reacted by quickly rolling to hide behind a large tree. With a thump, blood splattered, and a mutilated corpse of a demonic soldier ant flew past and hit a large tree, slowly sliding down, leaving behind a gruesome, purple-red blood trail. The mens eyes naturally followed the direction from which the ants body had been flung. Their eyes widened in shock, and they held their breath. A blurry figure was slowly coming towards them. The figure stood as tall as a building, with a length of least eight or nine meters. To this creature, the demonic ants seemed like babies standing next to a burly adult man. As the silhouette came into clear view, they realized it was a gigantic ant-eating creature. It stuck out its long tongue and wrapped it around the mangled body of the soldier ant, rolling it into its mouth. Its two sinewy forelimbs, like sickles, easily tore apart the lengthy ant. The insects exoskeleton was fragile like a sheet of paper in comparison. The rounded head of the creature plunged into the ants body, gnawing continuously. Its bodys dark green scales shimmered even in the darkness of the night. After eating a few bites, there was little flesh and blood left on the soldier ants body, leaving behind only the broken shell. The ant-eating creature tossed the shell away and turned its head, focusing on Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Its triangular eyes, beneath the dark green scales, glowed with a savage madness. Its muscles swelled, and it lunged towards them, revealing its sharp teeth smudged with fresh blood and released a fearsome, shrill roar. Mystery Gold Ant-Eating Beast, Level 30 Lord-class BOSS, First Order Combat Power, 9,800 Vitality Points As Song Jian reviewed the beasts attributes, he was stunned. The creature before them was a Lord-class BOSS with First Order Combat Power, something too formidable for him to tackle, even with the aid of Lu Mingyuan. Song Jians heart skipped a beat as he looked at the beasts slender, sharp teeth stained with blood veins. He knew better than anyone how high the defensive capabilities of the ants exoskeleton were. Yet, the ant-eating creatures teeth could easily slice through it. If they were bitten, their equipment would likely be torn to shreds. Glancing at the beasts long, resilient tongue that could firmly grip a demonic ant, incapable of freeing itself, Song Jian doubted if his long sword could even sever it. Seeing the ant-eating beast looking at him, Song Jian instinctively drew his long sword but dared not make any move as its tongue was remarkably versatile. If he aggravated it, he feared he wouldnt even have the chance to escape. Lu Mingyuan also recognized the attributes of the ant-eating beast, his heart racing, and his hands sweaty gripping his magic staff. Seeing the beasts attention drawn to Song Jian, he felt a sense of relief. Watching the ant-eating beast lunging at Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan seemed to realize something and yelled out, Its targeting your Ant King pet! Seeing the ant-eating beast charging towards him, Song Jian initially planned to dodge, but upon hearing Lu Mingyuans shout, his heart dropped. His Ant King slave was currently only Level 19. Even if it were upgraded to Level 30 and had First Order Combat Power, Song Jian believed it would be no match for the beast they were currently facing. If Song Jian dodged, his Ant King slave would undoubtedly be captured, and the Ant King, which hed worked so hard to obtain, would meet an inevitable death. Because of the Abyss Temptation, once the Ant King slave died, it could never be resurrected. With this in his mind, Song Jian steadied himself, drew a Weakness Potion from his inventory and threw it at the charging beast, simultaneously stabbing his long sword towards it. Are you insane? Lu Mingyuan yelled, looking at Song Jian in astonishment. Reflexively, he began to retreat. They were currently in a team, and if he got too close, it would automatically put Lu Mingyuan in battle mode. Kill it! Theres a chance it could drop some item that can restrain the demonic ants! Song Jian yelled back. Lu Mingyuan paused, showing a hesitant expression. After a moments thought, he gritted his teeth, waving his magic staff. A dense ball of magical energy started to form in his palm. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 485: 485: Long Tongue Chapter 485: Long Tongue The Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS was extremely fierce, and Lu Mingyuan was disinclined to provoke it. His target was strictly the mutated Ant King. However, a single statement from Song Jian was enough to pique his interest. The mutated ants, in the presence of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS, became not but fodder. Whether it was a mutated worker ant, or a mutated soldier ant, neither stood a fighting chance against the beast, their only option was to run away in a scramble. Lu Mingyuan believed that even the mutated Ant King itself, facing the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS, would also be in for a tough fight. Maybe if I kill it, I might come across an item that could subdue the mutated Ant King. If I were to have such an item, I need not form a team with Song Jian. The spoils from killing the mutated Ant King would be all mine Once the thought struck, it spread throughout Lu Mingyuans mind like wild weed. Glancing at Song Jian with an odd look, Lu Mingyuan joined the battle. Seeing Song Jian daring to rush and attack it, the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast grew even more irate. In its eyes, even a mutated soldier ant was better than Song Jian. Humans were too insignificant in its view. Had it not been for the Ant King by its side, which attracted the attention of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast, this colossal BOSS might not have even cast Song Jian a glance. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the seemingly insignificant human launched an attack, the rage of the Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast was palpable. Bellowing in fury, it opened its gaping jaw, filled with jagged teeth, and its fluid, tough tongue whipped out against Song Jian. The beasts attack was incredibly swift, with multiple afterimages appearing mid-air, making it impossible to discern its actual target. This kind of soft weapon, similar to a whip, could not be fended off with a long sword. Song Jian could only leap into the air, but the beasts tongue followed suit, its serpentine antenna swiftly snaking around a large tree behind Song Jian and circled back towards Song Jian in mid-air. Once caught by the beasts tongue, Song Jian would face the same fate as the corpse of the mutated soldier ant, getting pulled into the beasts mouth and ripped apart by its sharp teeth. Iron Wings! With a mental command from Song Jian, a pair of wings glistening with metallic radiance suddenly sprouted from his back. With a sound of whoosh, Song Jian accelerated in mid-air, leaving the Ant-eating Beasts extended tongue clutching at thin air. Though the Beast had shifted all its attention to Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan continued to observe from a distance. Thick magic energy swelled up around him, but he dared not release a spell. At this moment, Song Jian had not inflicted any damage on the Beast. In other words, Song Jian had not firmly drawn the Beasts aggro onto himself. The moment Lu Mingyuan entered the clash, the Beasts aggro would quickly switch to him. Song Jian, hovering in mid-air, was also acutely aware of this. Seeing the Beasts tongue retract, Song Jian raised his sword and slashed at the Beast with all his might. Light Strike! A dazzling golden light suddenly illuminated the surrounding darkness as bright as day. The golden Sword Qi mercilessly slashed at the Beasts back, causing over a dozen black-green scales to shatter instantly. As Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast was not a shadow creature, Song Jians holy attack was not able to deal double damage. Therefore, this strike only caused the Beast to suffer around two-three hundred Vitality Points of damage. The Beast let out a painful roar. It turned around and swung its right claw in the direction of Song Jian. Three blade-shaped light traces appeared out of nowhere in midair, emitting a sharp whistling sound, and swooped towards Song Jians chest. These three light traces left white striae in the air as if they were tearing the space apart. The light traces were incredibly fast; Song Jian had no time to dodge. By the time he noticed the light traces and planned to evade, they had already arrived at his chest. The Iron Wings sprung forth as if they had a mind of their own, quickly furling over from both sides to shield Song Jian. Clang, clang, clang~ The crisp sound of impact echoed in mid-air. The Iron Wings gained three significant scratches, scattering countless dazzling sparks; the Iron Wings had a damage immunity limit. Song Jian suddenly felt a tearing pain in his chest, taking over eight hundred points of damage. This amount of damage to an average level 20 player would cause severe injury and life-threatening damage, even if it didnt result in instant death. The damage is too high! Song Jian exclaimed. After all, the equipment on him was of a far higher quality compared to average players. Even though he wore leather armor, Song Jian was confident that even a defensive warrior in plate armor wouldnt have much more defense and resistance than himself. After dealing a successful hit, The Ant-eating Beast BOSS suddenly lunged at Song Jian mid-air. Song Jian was shocked. He didnt expect such a huge Ant-eating Beast to have an amazing leaping ability. Hastily, he controlled his Iron Wings to dodge laterally in mid-air. Whoosh~ The Beast in mid-air shot out its long tongue towards Song Jian again, and its blood-red tip darted out like an arrow. Just as Song Jian evaded the Beasts leap by drawing an arc in mid-air, he had not expected the Beasts tongue to coil around his right leg from behind. Alarmed, Song Jian turned around to strike the tongue with his sword. The Beasts tongue was as resilient as old cowhide. Even after four or five slashes, Song Jian failed to leave a single cut, dealing only five-six hundred points of damage to the Beast. When Song Jian raised his sword again to strike, a strong force pulled his right leg, making him lose balance. No matter how hard he flapped the Iron Wings, he was unable to control his body mid-air, and the flying sword in his hand was thrown away. The head of the Ant-eating Beast BOSS fiercely jerked down, causing Song Jian to fall from the sky like a meteorite and crash into the ground, creating a huge crater. Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, and his vitality points decreased suddenly by more than three hundred. Seeing Song Jian in a miserable state, Lu Mingyuan, who was prepared to attack, hesitated again. The fireball he had conjured in his hands had yet to be unleashed. Song Jian gritted his teeth, and with a thought, two burly Fire Elves suddenly appeared next to him. As soon as they appeared, they spewed scorching flames toward the long tongue wrapped around Song Jians right leg. The Ant-eating Beast BOSS, in what seemed like a reflexive action, began to shake its tongue and growled. It tried to pull Song Jian into its mouth. Song Jian clutched the long tongue with both hands, pushed his feet against the inner wall of the crater, and pulled back. For a moment, both the Beast and Song Jian were engaged in a tug of war with the long tongue stretched taut. The Xuanjin Ant-eating Beast BOSS let out a thunderous roar, and the force it exerted suddenly increased. Song Jian felt his body being pulled by a massive force, causing his body to get hauled toward the Beast. Chapter 486: 486: The Final Blow Chapter 486: The Final Blow Lu Mingyuan watched as Song Jian and the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast Boss fought only for a few rounds before falling into a disadvantageous position, with their Vitality Points dropping to less than half. He couldnt help but tremble in fear, and was already prepared to flee. Even the fireball he had been gathering in his hand for so long dissipated directly. Song Jians heart raced as he faced the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, which already had an overwhelming advantage in terms of strength. Its attack and defense was extremely strong, and he knew if he was caught in the enemys mouth with his current vitality, he would surely be defeated in an instant. Seeing the two Flame Elementals constantly spouting flames and scorching the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss long tongue, Song Jian gritted his teeth and issued a command for the Flame Elementals to self-destruct. Boom, boom! As they lacked intelligence, the Flame Elementals only listened to Song Jians command. After he ordered them to self-destruct, the two Flame Elementals didnt hesitate to charge at the Ant-Eater Beast Bosss long tongue and exploded directly. The intense explosion caused the ground to tremble endlessly. Within a radius of ten meters, it appeared as if a meteorite had struck, breaking all the trees. The dense fire elements rampaged fiercely, and almost all the trees were set ablaze. A mushroom cloud rose in the sky, and the scorching flames almost lit up half of the sky. The Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast let out a painful scream, and half of its tongue already lost sensation. Song Jians eyes flickered, and with a wave of his right hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flew back into his palm with a spin. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian slashed at the long tongue coiled around his right leg. At this moment, the tongue had lost its original flexibility and toughness, and had mostly turned black, losing its vitality. It was like a weathered oxhide. Whoosh! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword easily cut off a section of the blackened tongue, revealing a touch of deep red at the very center. After freeing his right leg from the blackened long tongue, Song Jian threw it aside and glanced back at Lu Mingyuan. He didnt say a word as he took an Advanced Healing Potion from his bag and gulped it down before rushing towards the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, which was constantly shaking its head. With a single thought, Song Jians running figure suddenly blurred and, in the blink of an eye, split into two identical shadows charged at the Ant-Eating Beast. Song Jian felt a peculiar sensation as he was somehow able to control both bodies simultaneously, as easily as lifting a finger. There was no delay in issuing commands; he just needed a single thought to control the Abyssal Phantom, as if it were simply an extension of his own body. Without its long tongue, the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast Boss lost its mid to long-range attack capabilities. All it could do was rely on its sharp fangs and claws on its forelimbs to battle Song Jian. The two identical Song Jians continuously attacked the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beast, leaving the Beast Boss unable to discern which was the real body and which was the phantom. The Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beasts Vitality Points kept dropping, and in a short while, its Vitality Points plummeted below 50%. At this time, Lu Mingyuan finally rejoined the fight, with a swirling flame spreading out beneath the Bosss feet within a radius of five to six meters. Song Jian was startled and hesitated for a moment, missing the perfect angle to attack the Xuanjin Ant-Eating Beasts neck with his sword. However, he quickly realized that the flames at his feet didnt cause him any damage, and he felt relieved. It seemed that forming an alliance with Lu Mingyuan beforehand was the right choice, as teammates were immune to each others damage during battle. The Ant-Eating Beast stomped the ground within the flames, sending a wave of air outward. Song Jian lost his balance and fell to the ground with over a thousand points of damage floating above his head. Almost two thousand damage points floated above the Abyssal Phantom, causing its figure to disappear like a bubble with a puff sound. The Ant-Eating Beast Boss leaped up once again, this time reaching a height of three to four meters in the air. Its massive body was like a meteor, charging towards Song Jian. Aerial Strike! If this attack landed, Song Jians recently restored Vitality Points would likely plummet again, entering a near-death state, or even be instantly killed. Song Jians pupils contracted as he activated his Immortal Sword Body state. He raised his sword high and suddenly leaped towards the Ant-Eater Beasts abdomen. At this moment, Lu Mingyuans fireballs also struck, but the Ant-Eating Beast seemed to have entered a Tyrant Body State. Dozens of fireballs struck its body, causing less than three hundred points of damage. Light Strike! Brilliant golden Sword Qi erupted, forming a beam of light that shot towards the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss abdomen. The Ant-Eating Beast Boss felt a tingling sensation in its belly, as if it was being propped up by something. Its enormous weight, combined with the additional power from its skill, made it descend rapidly. This also meant that if there was an indestructible object beneath it, the backlash damage would be immense. At first, the Beast Boss didnt feel anything due to the skill, but it soon felt as if a burning iron rod had penetrated its abdomen, breaking through its scales and burrowing into its body. Bang! With a loud shout, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword shone brightly as it fiercely slashed at the Ant-Eating Beasts stomach. The sword easily pierced the Ant-Eating Beasts abdominal scales, tearing through its defenses. The Beast felt an intense tearing pain in its abdomen, causing its huge body to lose balance in mid-air and tumble down. Boom! The Ant-Eating Beast Boss fell from the sky, crashing through five or six large trees before coming to a stop. Copious amounts of blood gushed from its stomach, and even pieces of its internal organs spilled out of the wound. The rich scent of blood filled the surrounding area for several meters. Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief. Even if his attack was powerful, it should not have caused such devastating injuries to the Ant-Eating Beast Boss! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As they saw the Ant-Eating Beast Bosss Vitality Points rapidly depleting, Lu Mingyuans eyes lit up. He tightly grasped his Magic Staff and began to chant spells. Magical energy surged wildly towards him, and even Song Jian noticed the abnormal fluctuations in the air. Watching Lu Mingyuans actions, Song Jians mouth curled into a cold smirk. It seemed like this guy wanted to snatch the final blow on the Boss. A level 30 Boss would grant massive experience points, and the players who scored the first and last blow would receive a large amount of experience. Song Jian stomped his right foot hard, sending a fang-shaped Qi cluster at the struggling Ant-Eating Beast Boss. Transforming into a shadow, he rushed towards the Beast Boss, aiming to kill it before Lu Mingyuan could intervene. Chapter 487: Silver Suit Chapter 487: Silver Suit Flash Thunder Strike! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Six flows of intermingling virtual and real lightning erupted from Song Jians long sword, striking the body of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. Subsequently, he activated his Rapid Sword skill, and his attack speed greatly increased; Though the ant beasts scales had high defences, under the effects of the Weakness Potion as well as Song Jians relentless rapid attacks, a long wound was finally torn open. The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast roared painfully, a blood arrow spraying from its vast body; The magic energy behind him intensified, leaving very little time for Song Jian. He directed all his skills toward the wound on the ant beast. The Mysterious Metal Ant Beast, originally struggling fiercely, gradually weakened. In the end, the Ant Beast Boss staggered and lifted its head, letting out an eerie howl. The flickering life light in its eyes gradually dimmed until it finally fell, heavily, to the ground; Just at that moment, a gigantic fireball, over three meters in diameter, was speeding toward the Ant Beast Boss. It smashed fiercely into the lifeless body of the beast, blowing its enormous corpse to smithereens; Too late! A smile emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth; Lu Mingyuan swiftly rushed toward the remains of the Ant Beast Boss. If he could not claim the Experience Points, he would absolutely not give up the battle loot; This is the boss that sometimes drops loot that counters the Magic Ants Lu Mingyuan thought internally, his eyes full of anticipation. During the earlier hunting of the Magic Ants, the two had a good partnership and divided the spoils according to certain rules. However, in front of the loot dropped by the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast Boss, such an understanding did not exist anymore. But no matter how fast Lu Mingyuan ran, how could he be faster than Song Jian? As a melee combatant who had dealt the final blow, how could he possibly let Lu Mingyuan snatch away the bosss drop? Song Jian stretched out his hand and grabbed the three pieces of equipment. The Boss dropped a total of seven or eight items. Song Jian got the three most valuable ones, leaving the rest as inferior equipment or materials; This boss could be said to have been hunted by Song Jian alone, as Lu Mingyuan didnt offer much help. To leave him some leftovers, Song Jian was already quite gracious. Buzz~ A shimmer flashed, and the Ant King Slaves level was abruptly improved. It shot up from level 19 to level 25, even higher than Song Jians level; It was due to the existence of the Ant King Slave that had drawn the attention of the Mysterious Metal Ant Beast. During the battle, the Ant King Slave kept hiding far away and dared not participate at all, but after the beast was killed, since it was Song Jians slave, it gained a large amount of battle experience. Song Jian checked out the Ant King Slaves properties. The physical attributes of this Golden Ant King had improved tremendously. Its skill Spiked Aura was also upgraded to level 6. Spiked Aura, Level 6, within a 10-meter radius around the Golden Ant King larva, all teammates can get a defense increase by 80% and reflect 40% of the damage effect; The Ant King had been hiding too far away, so Song Jian could not benefit from the Spiked Aura. However, after upgrading to level 6, the range of Spiked Aura increased to 10 meters. If Song Jian encountered a similar ant beast in the future, the Ant King Slave could provide the effects of Spiked Aura even if it was hiding far away. Upon reaching level 25, the Ant King Slave had gained a new skill: Acid Spray; Acid Spray, level 1, sprays acid at enemies within a 10-meter radius, causing 500 points of acid damage, with an additional Acid Corrosion effect: targets defense decreases by 50%, and it loses 10 Vitality Points per second. This effect lasts 10 seconds; The level 25 Ant King Slave finally possessed a long-range attack skill. This attack skill was also quite powerful. Ordinary creatures rarely had acid resistance. Once hit, defenses would prove useless. All 500 points of acid damage would definitely be inflicted, and the subsequent acid corrosion effect would also bother the attacked creature. Continuous blood loss wasnt a big deal, but a 50% decrease in defense was absolutely distressing. Even defense warriors in full plate armor would feel withered when hit by the Acid Spray attack. After checking the attributes of the Ant King Slave, Song Jian turned his attention to the three pieces of equipment obtained earlier; The first one was a peculiar-looking weapon that looked like a long knife. However, the tip of the blade was jagged like a saw, and several fang-like spikes extended from the back of the blade, making it look very ferocious. Savage Blade (Silver), one-handed weapon, Item Level 25, Equip Effect: Attack 87-108, Strength +5, Agility +3, Weapon Life Steal +3, Special Effect 1: Unending Bleeding (Passive). When damaging the target, there is a certain probability that the target will continuously bleed for sixty seconds, losing a total of 300 Vitality Points; Special Effect 2: Savage (Active). Once activated, attack speed increases by 30% for 5 seconds, can only occur once every 5 minutes; Note: This item is one of the components of the Savage Set. After completing the Savage Set, special attributes will appear and be shown when equipped; Equipment Requirement: Strength 30, Constitution 25; Can this item be taken out of the game: No A silver quality set weapon? Song Jians eyes lit up. Originally he thought that he had just acquired a silver quality weapon, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a silver set weapon. This immediately increased the value of the Savage Blade substantially; If I can gather a full set of Savage Gear, the value of this weapon could rival that of gold quality ones! Song Jians face showed a pleasantly surprised expression. Keep in mind, once the Savage Set was completed, the set attributes of this weapon would make themselves known. The originally top-tier weapon, with the addition of set attributes, could absolutely rival gold quality gear; Aside from this weapon, Song Jian also received a scroll and a gem. He had originally thought that the silver set weapon was the most valuable item dropped by the boss, but unexpectedly, this scroll turned out to be worth far more than even the Savage Blade; Scroll C Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion Recipe: Using it, you will learn how to make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion. Usage Requirement: Alchemy Level 5; In the game Song Jian had not yet seen potions that recover Spirit Points. Most items that restored Spirit Points mostly came from cooking or supplies discovered by players. For this reason, consumables that restore Spirit Points were far more valuable than those that restore Vitality Points; Even those consumables that restored Spirit Points which couldnt be used in battle, once they appeared on the market, were fervently sought after by players. If Song Jian could indeed make an Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, the players who wanted to buy it might well break down the doors of his shop; sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 488: Saving People Chapter 488: Saving People Song Jian glanced at the recipe for the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion and chose to use it right away. His Alchemy skill met the requirement, so naturally, he was able to learn this formula easily. Checking the materials required to make the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, he found that a substantial number of them were items dropped by level 20 monsters or herbs from areas with level 20 monsters. This, for Song Jian, was quite easily accessible. With both the Advanced Vitality Recovery Potion and the Advanced Spiritual Recovery Potion, Song Jians monster hunting and leveling up had become safer and more enduring. Indirectly, it also augmented his power. Lu Mingyuan picked up the remaining items, checked their attributes, and his face darkened slightly. After giving Song Jian a cynical huff, he drew out his dissecting knife and started to slice up the shattered corpse of the Ant. Having seen Lu Mingyuans reaction, Song Jian gave a slight smile and began to examine the last orb. Ant Soul Orb (Silver), Accessory, item level 30, equipped effect: +5 Agility, +15% damage, special effect: each time a Demonic Ant is killed, you gain its soul. Once a sufficient number of souls are accumulated, it can produce a daunting effect on Demonic Ants. The more Demonic Ant souls, the more significant the daunting effect. The highest daunting effect can reduce the Demonic Ants defense by 50%, deduct 30% damage, and slow down the targets attack speed by 30%. Number of souls: 0/1000; Requirement: Level 20; Can be taken out of the game: No. Song Jians eyes sparkled, he looked at Lu Mingyuan, he himself hadnt expected that this Xuanjin Ant would indeed drop an item that could counter Demonic Ants. Although this accessory was of the silver quality, it was extremely target-specific. It was perfect for dealing with Demonic Ants. However, besides Demonic Ants, the special effect of this accessory would lose its power, leaving only the basic attributes. Song Jian seemed hesitant for a moment, but he put away his postmans bag. The postmans bag was a twelve-slot bag that took up one accessory slot. After being removed, the items inside could still be taken out, but nothing could be put back in. Song Jian put twelve temporarily unnecessary items into his postmans bag and then unloaded the bag from his equipment slot, putting it into his inventory slot. After equipping the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian would need to kill 1000 Demonic Ants to bring out the real power of this silver accessory. Having gone over the spoils of battle, Song Jian saw Lu Mingyuan stand up, having finished dissecting the Ants corpse. Judging by his appearance, it seemed that Lu Mingyuan had managed to extract quite a few useful things from the Ants carcass, and his resentment noticeably dissipated. The presence of the Ant caused all the Demonic Ants within a kilometer radius to vanish. The two decided to rest there for the night. Regarding the item to counter Demonic Ants, Lu Mingyuan did not inquire whether Song Jian had obtained it. His face looked very calm, and Song Jian had no way of guessing what he was thinking. The following day, the two of them got up early and continued towards the Demonic Ant Nest. Now with the enslaved Ant King, their speed at killing Demonic Ants had become much more efficient. In less than half a day, Song Jians task of killing 500 worker ants was finished, and they had even slain over a dozen soldier ants. Nonetheless, with the increase in the number of Demonic Ants killed, the number of ant souls captured by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb also grew. He had now stored the souls of over two hundred Demonic Ants. Song Jian realized that, once the Ant Soul Orb had acquired the souls of one hundred Demonic Ants, it would exhibit its special effect. The effect of one hundred souls was a reduction of 5% defense, 3% damage, and 3% attack speed of the Demonic Ants; The effect of having two hundred souls was a reduction of 10% defense, 6% damage, and 6% attack speed of the Demonic Ants; Killing off the level 30 monsters gave Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan a huge amount of experience points. Song Jian had already leveled up to 23.70%, and it was estimated that he would level up again after killing several dozen more Demonic Ants. Lu Mingyuan, an hour ago, had already shown a promotion glow. The Ant King slave had leveled up to level 25, giving off a fierce aura. The shell of its body had become similar to spiked armor, with sharp spikes covering its whole body. Its two blood-red eyes radiated an endless brutal temperament. As soon as a Demonic Ant appeared, the Ant King slave would be the first to pounce. Not a single Demonic Ant it killed had a complete body as all were bitten into multiple pieces. The ferocity in its fighting chilled even Song Jians heart. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each time it killed a Demonic Ant, the Ant King slave would look back at Song Jian. Underneath its calm exterior, it seemed to be hiding a turbulent undercurrent. This pet of yours wont turn against you, will it? Lu Mingyuan looked at the frenzied Ant King slave in battle. When the fight ended and the Ant King slave quietly walked next to Song Jian, Lu Mingyuan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and couldnt help asking. Song Jian was also a bit worried as the downside of Abyss Temptation was that the chances of turning the charmed creatures into traitors were incredibly high. However, now was not the time to tell Lu Mingyuan the truth, so he just silently glanced at him without saying a word. Just then, Lu Mingyuans actions came to a sudden halt, pointing down the road he said, There seem to be other players fighting up ahead! Song Jian looked up, and sure enough, before long, a figure was seen running desperately on the road. The person turned out to be Lv Pei, who had previously used a Teleportation Scroll to escape back to Doomsday City through the Protection Black Mist. For some reason, he had reappeared here and was now being chased by a large group of Demonic worker ants, with five to six Demonic soldier ants constantly spitting acid balls at him from the air; Without hesitating, Song Jian exclaimed, Save him! As they proceeded, the number of Demonic Ants became increasingly larger, and the two were starting to feel overwhelmed. To hunt down the Demonic Ant King, they would have to penetrate into the heart of the Demonic Ant Nest. Given their strength, approaching, let alone entering deep into the nest, would probably be extremely difficult. Now, one additional person meant one extra strength in the group. At crucial times, even if there was just one more pawn, it would still give them a higher chance of escape. Even if Lv Pei died here, it would not benefit Song Jian or Lu Mingyuan in any way. And now, saving him wouldnt require a lot of effort either. Song Jian glanced at Lu Mingyuan. If it came down to the range of attack, Song Jian was no match for Lu Mingyuan. At this point, Lu Mingyuan had already started calculating Lv Peis running speed and timing his attack. Lv Pei felt overwhelming regret. He hadnt expected that after leaving Doomsday City again, he would be teleported straight near the Demonic Ant Nest. As soon as he appeared, he was chased by a huge swarm of Demonic Ants. Just as Lv Pei felt his strength dwindling, he spotted two players standing on the road ahead. His face instantly lit up with joy as though hed survived a calamity. Without even taking a second to discern their faces, he shouted, Help me! towards Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Chapter 489: 489: Upgrading Chapter 489: Upgrading Fiery Rain Skill Suddenly, Lu Mingyuan raised his Magic Staff, pointing in Lv Peis direction. Lv Pei instantly felt a surge of magic energy around him, causing his heart to sink. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Above Lv Peis head, a large patch of crimson clouds formed. The heavy clouds began to churn, absorbing surrounding magical elements. Soon, droplets of rain began falling from the sky, enveloping the demonic ants behind Lv Pei; The wings of the airborne demonic soldier ants quickly burnt in the fiery rain, causing them to tumble down from the sky, and crash into the swarm of demonic worker ants below. Dozens of demonic ants, covered by the vast fiery rain, shrieked and roared crazily. Each raindrop only inflicted a low amount of damage, about five or six points, on the demonic ants, but within the area covered by the fiery rain, hundreds of raindrops fell every second. This damage spread densely over the heads of the ants, causing unease to anyone with acrophobia; Lv Pei rolled and crawled over, revealing a look of fear when seeing Song Jian. However, he soon calmed himself, deeply bowing to both of them, saying, Thank you for saving my life! Song Jian glanced at Lv Pei and thought he looked somewhat familiar. Furthermore, he noticed that despite the fleeting expression of fear on Lv Peis face when he first saw him, the look was captured by Song Jian. Could it be that he was part of the group that attacked me within the Protection Black Mist? A thought flashed across Song Jians mind, and his gaze became more playful as he looked at Lv Pei. No problem, were all players. We should naturally help each other Song Jian glanced at the charging demonic ants saying, Lets get rid of these demonic ants chasing you first, then we can talk later. The demonic ants who had experienced a round of Fiery Rain Skill were all wounded. They had lost more than a third of their Vitality Points. Moreover, most of the demonic ants were afflicted by the adverse Burning effect, their bodies turning crimson, and their surfaces ablaze with flames. The Burning effect would decrease 5 Vitality Points every three seconds. Every few steps, a burning injury floated above the head of these demonic ants; With a sharp roar, before Song Jian could charge up, the Ant King Slave led the flight with its wings open, pouncing on the swarm of demonic ants. A stream of acidic liquid was sprayed towards the demonic ants, soaking several soldier ants from top to bottom. Then, its massive mandible crushed the head of a demonic worker ant, while its forelimbs brutally tore the unfortunate demonic worker ants body; In no time, the Ant King Slave appeared like a tiger among sheep, wildly attacking the demonic ants. In a short while, the hatred that the demonic ants had for Lu Mingyuan was overtaken by the Ant King Slave; Seeing the falling Vitality Points of the Ant King Slave, Song Jian was startled and hurriedly leaped forward to assist. Lv Pei hesitated for a moment, before drawing out a mechanical crossbow to attack; Even though their level was much lower than the demonic ants, their momentum was like a rainbow. Further supplemented by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb, which reduced the demonic ants attributes, they immediately took the upper hand. The battle began a one-sided slaughter. After about fifteen minutes, the last demonic soldier ants head was crushed by the Ant King Slave. The ants headless body convulsed as it was ripped apart by the Ant King Slave, finally bringing the battle to an end; The souls of the demonic ants absorbed by Song Jians Ant Soul Orb reached three hundred, changing its special effect to reducing the defense of the demonic ants by 15%, inflicting 9% damage, and reducing the attack speed of the demonic ants by 9%. A ray of light flashed by, and Song Jians level increased to 24 with 2% experience. Looking at his skills, only the Sweeping Sword Style had reached a proficiency of 100%. So, Song Jian directly assigned the skill point to Sweeping Sword Style. Song Jian felt helpless regarding the upgrading of skills. Sometimes, two or three skills would reach 100% proficiency at the same time. On the other hand, sometimes he would have a skill point but no skills that met the upgrading conditions. As of now, Song Jian had adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards upgrading skills. Anything that had a skill point and whose proficiency was at 100% would be upgraded without a second thought. He was quite looking forward to what changes would occur when other skills reached 100% proficiency. Moreover, when the skills reached level 10, they could be evolved by melding with each other. Therefore, all skills were useful to him. Maybe merging two average skills could create a god-like skill. Seeing Song Jian advancing another level, envy appeared in Lu Mingyuans eyes as he nodded at Song Jian, saying, Congratulations! Congratulations, congratulations! Lv Pei also said, smiling broadly. Having had a personal experience of Song Jians capability, Lv Pei was amazed by his ability to react instantaneously and avoid all harm despite being ambushed by so many people. Lv Pei admitted to himself that even if he increased his level by ten, he probably wouldnt be able to react as quickly as Song Jian. Lv Pei had originally escaped, using his Town Return Scroll to return to his safe house. However, after returning to Doomsday City, the more Lv Pei thought about it, the more frustrated he became. This was an epic quest, but he had failed at the very first step. He didnt even manage to leave Doomsday City and even lost a Town Return Scroll in the process. After thinking for a day, Lv Pei couldnt accept his failure. So, he went to the Shadow Circus Troupe and found the old Beastman leader, who gave him one last chance, using the Transmission Array to teleport him out of the city. As a result, Lv Pei was successfully teleported out of Doomsday City. His destination turned out to be less than a kilometer away from the Demonic Ant Nest. Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan hadnt reached here yet so the area was teeming with demonic ants. The moment Lv Pei appeared, a large swarm of demonic ants chased after him. Fortunately, he encountered Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Otherwise, without a Town Return Scroll, Lv Pei would likely have perished here. Lv Pei was somewhat anxious, unsure if Song Jian recognized him. He spoke cautiously, not even explaining to the two why he had turned up here. What he didnt know was that his cautious demeanor only confirmed Song Jians suspicion that Lv Pei had been among the group that attacked him in the Protection Black Mist. Lets move ahead, were likely very close to the Demonic Ant Nest. Song Jian said; The appearance of the demonic soldier ants indicated they were near their nest, and their current location was also the place where Song Jian had been ambushed; To hunt the Demonic Ant King, they would have to delve deep into the nest. Previously, Song Jian was incredibly fortunate to encounter a Demonic Ant King that had left its nest to chase him. After picking up the spoils of their battle against the swarm of demonic ants and waiting for Lu Mingyuan to finish dissecting them one by one, the three of them set off towards the Demonic Ant Nest; Chapter 490: 490: Nest Chapter 490: Nest The closer the three of them got to the Demonic Ant Nest, the more monsters they encountered. At first, only two or three would appear, but later on, groups of a dozen or more began to emerge. Oftentimes, before they could finish off one swarm of demonic ants, another swarm would discover them. Do you see it? The Demonic Ant Nest is right ahead Lv Pei pointed and exclaimed loudly. Suddenly, a sharp scream echoed through mid-air, and demonic ants surged towards them. With Song Jian and the enslaved Ant King as the spearhead, they stood their ground like a solid rock, unfazed by the waves crashing against them; Under the influence of the Ant Soul Orb, the attributes of the demonic ants attacking them were significantly weakened. The trio fought their way through, feeling invincible. The closer they got to the nest, the fewer worker ants appeared, and the number of soldier ants began to increase steadily. Finally, they were surrounded by winged demonic soldier ants. These demonic soldier ants were agile attackers, coming at them from front, back, left, and right, as well as from the air above. At a distance, it looked as if the three of them were buried by demonic soldier ants. At this point, all three of them were fighting back-to-back against the attacking demonic soldier ants, their roles no longer distinct as close-range or long-range fighters. We cant go on like this. I wont last much longer Lu Mingyuan furrowed his brow and shouted loudly. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lv Pei was even more beleaguered. Two cuts on his face were bleeding profusely. Song Jian had not added him to the team lineup, so Lv Pei had not enjoyed the attribute buffs, and the demonic soldier ants killed by Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan were not credited to him. Only the monsters he killed himself counted towards his quest target; By now, they had been trapped for more than ten minutes, with demonic soldier ants continuously pouring out of the nest in front of them, surrounding them. Song Jians heart sunk as the numbers of demonic soldier ants grew increasingly dense around them, with the air above them turning dark as well. If they didnt change their strategy soon, they could very well die here. The nest is less than 500 meters ahead. Shall we charge into it or retreat? Make a decision quickly! Lu Mingyuan yelled anxiously. The current situation left them with two choices: either retreat and abandon their mission or charge into the Demonic Ant Nest and hope to use the terrain to their advantage against the soldier ants. After hesitating for a mere two seconds, Song Jian shouted decisively, Charge forward! Well enter the nest! By now, Song Jian had killed over a hundred demonic soldier ants as part of his quest objective. Based on their current attacking power, they would be able to complete the soldier ant quest in at most another hour. Moreover, the Ant Soul Orb was already close to having 500 souls. The more they killed, the more powerful the Ant Soul Orb became. Even with demonic worker ants blocking their way, it would be more challenging to retreat than to charge into the nest, especially with the Demonic Ant Nest so close at hand and their entire retreat path swarming with demonic ants; Ill clear the way! Lu Mingyuan shouted, swapping positions with Song Jian. Holding the Magic Staff firmly in both hands, he waved it horizontally and chanted an incantation loudly. Scorching Disintegration Ray! Boom! A dazzling crimson pillar of light burst forth from Lu Mingyuans Magic Staff, like a laser beam, piercing through the bodies of dozens of demonic soldier ants in front of them. One after another, damage values appeared above the heads of the affected demonic soldier ants, their Vitality Points visibly draining away rapidly, their bodies starting to disintegrate under the impact of the light beam. Having killed the demonic soldier ants blocking the way, Lu Mingyuan began to slowly rotate his body, sweeping the Scorching Disintegration Ray around him, taking out the surrounding demonic soldier ants. This move was the perfect counter to the tightly packed formation. The area around the trio was completely filled with monsters, and this single attack displayed its full power instantly. This skill is quite similar to the Eye-kill technique, but it is several times stronger! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. The red disintegration ray stretched for more than ten meters, quickly eliminating the Demonic Soldier Ants within its range. In one strike, at least twenty to thirty Demonic Soldier Ants were killed, clearing a path more than two meters wide. Go quickly! Lu Mingyuan shouted with a fatigued expression. The greater the power of the skill, the more it consumed. The Scorching Disintegration Ray could continuously attack as long as Lu Mingyuan provided it with enough mana. However, Lu Mingyuan didnt dare to use up all of his mana now. After clearing a path, he stopped using the skill, saving at least half of his mana. The trio rushed up a mound of dirt, and before them was a huge hole more than ten meters wide. The Demonic Soldier Ants continuously flew out from the hole. This is the entrance to the Demonic Ant Nest, lets jump down from here! Lv Pei shouted excitedly. The mission interface clearly marked the location of the Demonic Ant Nest. Lv Pei was almost scared to death when he first teleported out. Lu Mingyuan took the lead and jumped into the hole. Mid-air, his body seemed as light as a feather, falling slowly. Lv Pei smiled at Song Jian and took out a pale-green potion from his bag. After drinking it, he closed his eyes and jumped into the hole as well. Song Jian recognized the potion; it was called the Light Body Potion, which could reduce body weight by 60% and decrease fall damage by 80%. After drinking the potion, even a fall from a hundred meters would only result in a numb feeling in the legs, without causing any harm. With a thought, Song Jian sprouted a pair of metallic wings from his back. He leaped into the air, folded his steel wings, and dashed towards the bottom of the nest like an arrow. Above, the Demonic Soldier Ants swarmed like a tornado towards the nest. The slower they descended, the more attacks they would suffer mid-air. During the fall, Song Jian didnt receive any attacks from the Demonic Soldier Ants. His speed was too fast, and many Demonic Soldier Ants didnt even have the chance to react before he passed them by. As he approached the bottom of the cave, Song Jians wings suddenly spread open. Flapping them powerfully, he executed a sideways roll in the air, completing five or six rolls before landing firmly on the cavern floor. Upon landing, Song Jian smelled a foul odor, similar to the stench of something rotting. His vertical eye in the middle of his brow opened, and he saw that the bottom of the cave was filled with countless bones of various creatures. It resembled a bloodbath slaughterhouse, sending shivers down peoples spines. Right then, Lu Mingyuan suddenly fell with a loud thud, looking somewhat disheveled. His hair was messy, and his dark gray cloak seemed to have been slashed apart, reduced to pieces of rag hanging off his back. I havent seen him wear this cloak before. It seems to be one of his trump cards, Song Jian thought after a glance, But its obvious that, whether its completely damaged or not, its no longer usable. Just as Song Jian was about to speak, a terrible scream came from above, and a few drops of liquid fell onto his shoulder. When he touched it, his fingers felt slippery. Blood? Song Jian looked up, his brows furrowed. Chapter 491: 491: Disperse Chapter 491: Disperse In midair, Lv Pei was surrounded and furiously bitten by a group of demonized soldier ants, looking as if he were being torn apart, his body covered in wounds. As someone chosen by the Shadow Circus Troupe leader to take on an epic quest, Lv Peis strength should not be underestimated. However, when compared to Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan, the gap was apparent. Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan dared to jump down because they had their own trump cards to ensure their safe landing at the bottom of the cave. However, Lv Pei thought that a bottle of Light Body Potion would suffice for him to safely reach the bottom, clearly underestimating the demonized soldier ants swarming behind him. Plop! A severed arm fell from the sky, and Lv Pei let out a piercing scream. It seems he is done for Lu Mingyuan looked up at Lv Pei, who was increasingly enveloped by demonized soldier ants, and said emotionlessly. Weakness is a sin. In this insane game, bystanders might watch with indifference as you are killed by monsters, then loot the boxes left behind after your death. Song Jian understood Lu Mingyuans question C should they save him? Upon landing at the bottom of the cave, Song Jian had already observed the surroundings. The entire cave was surrounded by deep tunnels, each over three meters in diameter. The demonized ants entered and left through these tunnels, leaving and returning to the lair. Save him, having an extra scout is better than none, Song Jian shrugged nonchalantly. Lu Mingyuan nodded, waving his magic staff and releasing a string of fireballs towards the demonized soldier ants in midair. Boom, boom, boom~ As the fireballs exploded in the sky, they instantly attracted the hatred of the demonized soldier ants. Lv Pei, covered in blood and wounds with one arm severed, fell to the ground like a corpse. With only a fifth of his Vitality Points left, Lv Pei crashed onto a rock at the caves bottom, and after spitting out another mouthful of blood, passed out. If not for the faint movement in his chest, Song Jian would have thought he had died from the fall in an instant. With the Ant Soul Orb in hand, Song Jian was much more at ease when facing the onslaught of demonized soldier ants. Swinging his sword in hand, it left dark red streaks in midair. The Ant King Slave roared, and the demonized soldier ants seemed to fear it and didnt dare to attack it proactively. The Ant King Slave, however, ferociously attacked the demonized soldier ants as if they were hell-bent on mutual destruction. Leaning against the cave wall, a transparent light barrier appeared around Lu Mingyuan as he continuously used instant-cast magic to attack the demonized soldier ants approaching him. As the number of demonized soldier ants increased, Lu Mingyuan furrowed his brows, coldly saying, If we dont leave now, we may not have a chance to leave later. The bottom of the cave was not very spacious, and in a short while, Song Jian was surrounded by a dense mass of demonized soldier ants, with no room to even stretch his foot. Glancing at Lv Pei, who still lay beneath the rock, Song Jian noticed that his wounds were healing at a visible rate, and his Vitality Points, which were originally down to one-fifth, had already recovered to nearly half. Stop pretending to be dead and get into the nearest tunnel, Song Jian ordered coldly, not even looking at the other two as he commanded the Ant King Slave to open the path and headed toward the nearest tunnel. Lu Mingyuans eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Song Jian, seeming to want to say something. In the end, he only shook his head, glanced at Lv Pei lying on the ground, snorted coldly, and threw a firewall into a tunnel on the side. A path instantly opened up, and he disappeared into the tunnel. As the two vanished into the tunnel, a chill ran down Lv Peis spine. He quickly scrambled to his feet and hurriedly followed Lu Mingyuan before the demonized soldier ants could encircle him. While battling the monsters, Song Jian had deliberately kept some distance from Lu Mingyuan and Lv Pei, and thus, they didnt enter the same tunnel. He had teamed up with Lu Mingyuan previously to complete the task, as their efficiency in defeating monsters as a team would be much higher. But now, Song Jians task was more than half completed. The number of demonized worker ants met the requirements, and he was less than a hundred demonized soldier ants away from his goal, with only two more demonized Ant Kings needed. Moreover, with the Ant Soul Orb, Song Jian no longer cared about having teammates to help. All along the way, Song Jian felt that Lu Mingyuan seemed to harbor ill intentions towards him. If Lu Mingyuan had wanted to use Song Jians assistance to hunt the demonized Ant Kings earlier, now, Song Jians value might be much higher than the demonized Ant Kings in his eyes. Taking advantage of their entry into the demonized ant lair, Song Jian deliberately separated himself from the duo and entered a tunnel alone. This tunnel was spacious enough for two demonized soldier ants to walk side by side. The walls were made of hard rock, with corrosive acid traces visible on them. Darkness enveloped the tunnel. With his vertical eye, Song Jian quickly dashed forward, soon leaving the cacophony of demonized soldier ants behind. Song Jian glanced at the Ant Soul Orb, which had collected the souls of over four hundred demonized ants, nearly approaching five hundred. Within the tunnel, the rustling sounds of something swiftly crawling could be heard from time to time. In no time, Song Jian saw a demonized soldier ant in front of the tunnel. Before he could act, the Ant King Slave growled, spread its wings, and pounced at the demonized soldier ant. Before the demonized soldier ant could react, it was overturned by the Ant King Slave. The serrated mandibles easily tore through the demonized ants carapace, violently ripping apart the purple-red muscles within. Watching the howling demonized soldier ant, Song Jian pointed his left finger, and a golden Sword Qi blossomed from it, piercing the demonized ants skull and vanquishing its last trace of Vitality. The Ant King Slaves mandibles and fangs were covered in purplish-black blood. Seeing Song Jian kill the demonized soldier ant, it seemed to ignite its ferocity as it turned its head, opened its mouth wide, and let out a threatening growl at Song Jian. Startled, Song Jians face darkened. Perhaps to other players, an Ant King pet would be precious and needed to be carefully looked after, but Song Jian did not care. Even killing the Ant King would not make him hesitate. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a thought, a black rune formed on the Ant King Slaves forehead, radiating dazzling light. A wave of black aura spread through the dungeon, like blades surging towards the Ant King Slaves joints. Soon, the Ant King Slave lost all strength and slumped to the ground. Whip-like black auras formed small knives inside its body, relentlessly slicing it and causing it great pain. Chapter 492: 492: Ant Eggs Chapter 492: Ant Eggs The Ant King slave writhed, convulsing all over its body, its mournful howls weak and feeble. Purple-black liquid seeped from its bloodshot eyes. In a short time, the Ant King slave collapsed like a corpse, its six legs twitching sporadically. Remember your status! Song Jian said coldly to the Ant King slave with the language of the Abyss. The Ant King slaves level now surpassed Song Jians, making the probability of a rebellion even higher. However, the superiority of Song Jians strength ensured that even without a slave mark, he could easily kill it. Feeling Song Jians chilling aura, the Ant King slave finally snapped out of its bloody frenzy. Staggering to its feet, it hung its head and let out a series of appeasing hisses after Song Jian paused his punishment. Continue forward, kill all mutant ants! Song Jian commanded. The Ant King slave obediently let out a low hiss and led the way down the corridor. The nest harbored even more mutant worker ants, and the connected tunnels spanned over a hundred kilometers in total. However, within the tunnels, the mutant ants were unable to surround Song Jian as before. Now, he only had to face two at a time, greatly reducing the pressure. Any mutant ants appearing within the tunnel could only hope to escape. As Song Jian advanced, the bodies of many dismantled mutant ants were left in his wake. The number of souls collected by the Ant Soul Orb had surpassed six hundred. Song Jian had already slain enough mutant ants, and the only objective remaining for the epic quest was two mutated Ant Kings. Song Jian knew that mutated Ant Kings only resided at the deepest parts of nests. Therefore, no matter how diverged the tunnels were, he persistently chose to delve deeper. Soon, at a crossroad, Song Jian wanted to go straight ahead, but the Ant King slave stood at another entrance, emitting a low hiss at him. What, you choose this path? Song Jian asked. The Ant King slave gave a slight nod, glancing back at its path before returning its gaze to Song Jian. Fine, Ill trust you this time! Song Jian laughed. The Ant King slave had never behaved like this before. Clearly, the tunnel it had chosen contained something of interest. They continued along the path chosen by the Ant King slave. Before long, a large swarm of mutant ants rushed out, swelling like a long black snake attacking Song Jian. Upon seeing so many mutant ants, Song Jian was unperturbed and even a little joyous: Looks like theres something valuable ahead, otherwise there wouldnt be so many soldier ants guarding it The Ant King slave charged ahead, Song Jian at its side. From the Ant Soul Orb he wore emanated a faint gray aura which rendered the mutant ants charging towards him sluggish, as though bewitched, and their sturdy shells became brittle. With one swipe of his sword, blood geysered from the cracks in their shells. The intelligence of the mutant ants seemed low. No matter how many they were, they only charged forward one by one. The remaining ants could only emit anxious hisses and spin around in place, not even capable of spraying acid. Only after their vanguard was eliminated, the following ants would charge to fill the gap. The majority of the mutant ants attacks were absorbed by the Ant King slave. Thanks to the weakening effect of the Ant Soul Orb, the damage caused to the Ant King slave was minimal, but it cut down the ants as easily as slicing through butter. The number of soldier ant souls captured by the Ant Soul Orb kept increasing six hundred, seven hundred, eight hundred With every step Song Jian took forward, there were two or three corpses of mutant ants under his feet. If this place were open, there would already be a mountain of these corpses. If it were a situation like the previous cavern floor, he would have been engulfed by the swarm. It was thanks to the narrow pathway that Song Jian could kill so many. His movements became numb, and he swung his longsword mechanically, mindlessly reaping one mutant ant body after another. As soon as his skill cooldowns were up, he would throw them towards the mutant ants in front of him without even looking. Like most players, Song Jian once fantasized about such a situation, where monsters would line up for him to kill. However, after experiencing it in reality, Song Jian felt somewhat overwhelmed. This kind of hunting was indeed convenient, and the battle experience accumulated fast, but seeing the endless line of mutant ants was a deep blow to his mentality. Song Jian even doubted whether he would fully exterminate the mutant ants in front of him. It was like laboring on a factory assembly line. This grueling battle lasted over two hours. Song Jian had used up all the consumable items in his inventory, and the durability of his equipment had fallen to a third. When Song Jian killed the last mutant ant, he slumped to the ground, feeling like he could not get up again. If I hadnt leveled up halfway through, I probably wouldnt have made it. Song Jian looked at his 25th level status, a wry smile crossing his face. The Ant King slave had now reached level 28, and Song Jian had leveled up too. The level 30 monster had given him a plentiful bounty, but as Song Jians level went up, these rewards would decrease. Now, the most abundant item in Song Jians inventory was the blue-quality ant shell, a key material for producing Mutant Worker and Mutant Soldier Ant equipment sets. With the ant shells Song Jian had currently, he could produce dozens of sets. Unfortunately, he still had not obtained the set recipe. The information about the Mutant Worker Ant equipment set came from the Shadow Circus Troupe, perhaps the set recipe can be obtained from there. Song Jian thought to himself as he lay on the ground. After a short rest, Song Jian continued onward, reaching the end of the tunnel. A huge cavern opened at the end, filled with white ant eggs over a meter tall. From afar, there were at least thousands of densely packed ant eggs. Is this the incubation room for the mutant ants? Song Jian asked in surprise. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Ant King slave let out a joyous hiss and charged towards the cavern. It rushed to an ant egg, bit into the white shell fiercely, tearing it open to devour the immature young ant within. You lead me here just to pig out yourself? Song Jian gaped in astonishment at the Ant King slave greedily consuming the eggs. After a moment, the Ant King slave, which was enjoying a lavish feast, suddenly felt a chill go down its spine. Turning its head, it looked at Song Jian who had murder in his eyes. Squeak squeak squeak~ In a panic, the Ant King slave quickly rolled an ant egg to Song Jians foot, pointing to it and chirping as if offering a treasure. Chapter 493: 493: The Ant Kings Guard Chapter 493: The Ant Kings Guard Song Jian snorted coldly, placing his hand on the ant egg to examine its attributes. A look of surprise quickly washed over his face. Ant Egg (White), Rare item, Usage effect: Can enhance ones own attributes after use, with strength+1 and defense+3%; this effect is only valid for the first three uses. What a great item! Song Jians face lit up with joy. Nowadays, it was getting increasingly difficult to improve his personal attributes. When he first started playing the game, he frequently ran into miraculous items like the Attribute Fruits, but once he crossed level 20, such items had become scarce. He hadnt come across any since level 20. Although equipment could increase his attributes considerably, most couldnt be taken out of the game, except for the players inherent attribute skills. With his current strength, Song Jian could be considered superhuman in the real world. In a serious fight, even if hundreds were to attack him without using any firearms, he wouldnt fear. But Song Jians goal now was to compete against firearms, so, of course, the more items he had to increase his attributes, the better. What a pity, only the first three are effective. Looking at the nest filled with ant eggs, Song Jians eyes revealed disappointment. Use! Song Jian placed his hands on the ant egg, whispering in his mind. Suddenly, the white egg, nearly the height of Song Jians chest, began to dissolve slowly, turning into a warm current flowing into his chest. In no time, Song Jian felt a warm sensation throughout his body. Exhausted from the previous battle, Song Jian felt like all his cells were rejoicing and cheering, bursting with excitement. This feeling, its truly addictive! Song Jian sighed as the warm current gradually dissipated. Using one ant egg, Song Jian moved to the next one. After using three of them in succession, he reluctantly looked away. When Song Jian found out that the ant eggs were valuable, he tried to store them in his inventory but was rejected by the system C it clearly said that the item could not be stored in the inventory. Otherwise, Song Jian would have cleaned out his inventory to store all these ant eggs. Even if he failed this epic task, it would be worth it if he could bring all these eggs back, but unfortunately It seemed that the usage limit of the ant eggs did not apply to the Ant Kings slaves. Seeing Song Jians happiness, the Ant Kings slave breathed a sigh of relief and started to tear and devour the eggs. By the time Song Jian absorbed three ant eggs, the Ant Kings slave had already consumed over ten eggs. The size of the eggs it consumed was many times larger than its own body, but it showed no signs of stopping as it continued to eat. Bzzz~ A white light erupted from the Ant Kings slave, and its level rose by one, reaching level 29. Song Jian was startled; he hadnt expected that these ant eggs could increase the Ant Kings level. What surprised him more was that every time an egg was destroyed, the number of souls that the Ant Soul Orb could contain also increased. In other words, destroying an ant egg was equivalent to killing a mutated ant. This place is simply a paradise for farming Ant Soul Orbs! Song Jian burst out laughing, swinging his sword and releasing a destructive Sword Qi. A dozen ant eggs were split in two, spewing out a milky white liquid that looked like milk. The Ant Kings slave gave Song Jian a pitiful look, speeding up its consumption of the ant eggs. The Ant Soul Orb had already absorbed nearly a thousand souls after the previous battle. After Song Jian continuously chopped dozens of ant eggs, the number of souls absorbed by the Ant Soul Orb reached the maximum capacity of one thousand. In an instant, the Ant Soul Orb emitted a strong grey aura. The aura ascended to the top of Song Jians head, taking the form of a phantom of a mysterious golden anteater beast. It roared silently towards the sky, its posture arrogant and savage. The Ant King slave appeared to be frightened and immediately jumped out, looking at Song Jian with a terrified gaze. At this moment, a terrifying aura suddenly appeared in the hatchery. At the depths of the cave ahead, hundreds of ant eggs burst open simultaneously. A creamy liquid flowed out, filling the entire hatchery with a sweet fragrant smell. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the ground where the ant eggs exploded, the earth slowly heaved upward and a giant Ant King soon burrowed up from the ground. Its pair of crimson eyes fixated on the phantom of the mysterious golden anteater beast above Song Jians head. It stretched its neck and let out a shrill howl. Clap, clap, clap~ All the ant eggs in the hatchery burst open at once. This gigantic mutated Ant King, looking at the creamy liquid flowing on the ground, revealed a hint of pain in its eyes. Theres actually an Ant King guarding here? Song Jian exclaimed with wide eyes, hardly believing his discovery. Roar~ The Ant King slave let out a hiss and, without any command from Song Jian, charged directly at the mutated Ant King ahead. The Mutated Ant King, looking at the spiky Ant King slave, showed a hint of hesitation in its eyes. But soon, it seemed to understand something and became furious. Even its dark carapace was exuding a red glow of extreme heat. The two Ant Kings collided fiercely. The Ant King slave was obviously no match for the mutated Ant King and was thrown backward. Before it could get up, the mutated Ant King had already lunged towards it, its giant mandible aimed at the slaves skull. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped air mass whistled towards the mutated Ant King and exploded violently at its side. The powerful shockwave caused the mutated Ant King to sway for a moment, its massive body wavering. Seizing this opportunity, the Ant King slave got up and, swinging its huge mandibles, let out a howl at the mutated Ant King. Seeing the Ant King slaves bravado, the mutated Ant King became even more furious, completely ignoring Song Jian and rushing towards the Ant King slave like a bolt of lightning. It seemed determined to kill the Ant King slave, even at the cost of its own injury. Song Jian wouldnt let it succeed. He swung his sword at the mutated Ant King, letting loose a series of sword techniques that caused massive damage to the mutated Ant King. As soon as Song Jian got close, the mutated Ant King instantly felt a strange power entangling it. Its body became weak and its movements restrained, as if tethered by something. Even its attacks became sluggish. Seeing the state of the mutated Ant King, Song Jian was instantly delighted. The effect of the Ant Soul Orb on the mutated Ant King was successful; it had reduced its defense by 50% and weakened its damage and attack speed by 30%. Even if the mutated Ant King possessed first-tier combat power, it could only end up crippled now. The Ant King slave seemed to sense the weakened state of the mutated Ant King and immediately pushed off its hind legs, charging towards it. The spikes on its carapace pierced through the tough exterior of the mutated Ant King effortlessly, like a hot knife through butter. The intense pain caused the mutated Ant King to let out a painful roar towards the sky. Chapter 494: 494: Silver Suit Chapter 494: Silver Suit The recently emerged demonized Ant King, for some unknown reason, harbored great hatred towards the slave Ant King, and its attention was completely focused on the slave. No matter how much Song Jian attacked, its target was always the spiky slave Ant King. Thanks to the existence of the Ant Soul Orb, the difficulty for Song Jian and the slave Ant King to besiege this Ant King Guard was much simpler than hunting the previous demonized Ant King. Half an hour later, the Ant King Guard was finally killed when the slave Ant King had less than a fifth of its Vitality Points left and had lost one of its front claws. After killing the Ant King Guard, the slave Ant King immediately rushed up, tore open the thick armor, and devoured the purple-red flesh within. After devouring this Ant King Guard, the broken front claw actually grew back slowly. Although the shell of this front claw still looked somewhat tender, it would be exactly the same as before as time passed. Regeneration of severed limbs? Interesting Song Jian watched the fierce slave Ant King thoughtfully while stroking his chin. If this slave Ant King could really devour the flesh of other creatures to replenish energy and regenerate severed limbs, then the idea of using it as a disposable consumable would have to change. Because slaves who have undergone Abyss Temptation cannot be revived once they die, they were considered cannon fodder in Song Jians mind. Even if they were severely injured, Song Jian would consider abandoning them. However, if this slave Ant King could regenerate even severed limbs by devouring flesh, there would be no problem with ordinary injuries. At that point, there would be no risk of being fatally injured. As long as it didnt die instantly, even if it had only a breath left, the slave Ant King could recover its combat power by devouring flesh. Well done! Song Jian patted the slave Ant Kings head with a smile on his face. The Ant King Guard dropped a blueprint, Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) Forging Blueprint, and a large pile of ant shell materials, among which three pieces were of silver-quality. Song Jians inventory was now almost full of blue-quality demonized ant shells, but this was the first time he encountered silver-quality ant shell materials. Seeing the silver-quality demonized ant shell and the forging blueprint, Song Jian had a bad feeling in his heart. Picking up the blueprint, sure enough, the Demonic Ant Queens Skull blueprint was indeed part of the Demonic Ant Queen Set; and crafting this helmet required silver-quality demonized ant shells. Lucky me, I thought I could only get a set of demonized worker ant or soldier ant armor. I didnt expect it to drop the Ant Queen set directly Song Jian glanced at the blueprint and thought, Its just that the materials are hard to come by; I guess they can only be obtained from the demonized Ant King. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To craft the Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet), twelve silver-quality demonized ant shells were needed, meaning Song Jian still needed to find nine more. Moreover, the attributes of a single Demonic Ant Queens Skull (Helmet) were already of silver quality. If an entire Ant Queen set could be assembled, the overall equipment could be comparable to that of gold quality. Unfortunately, the forging blueprint required Forge Art Level 8 to be used. Song Jian had recruited several intermediate Forging Masters at the City of Hymns Starfire Shop. He just needed to find a suitable Forging Master, sign a contract, and give them the blueprint for them to forge it for him. It would be great if I could collect a complete set of Demonic Ant Queen blueprints. Song Jian couldnt help but think. Blueprints like these were known only to be dropped by the demonized Ant Kings; other soldier ants and worker ants could not drop them. Moreover, not every demonized Ant King would drop them. The first one Song Jian hunted did not drop the corresponding blueprint. To gather a full set, it was estimated that he had to hunt dozens or even hundreds of Ant Kings. With Song Jians current strength, having the aid of the slave Ant King and the Ant Soul Orb, he could deal with a single demonized Ant King, but if the number exceeded two, he would most likely run away. Also, with the overwhelming tide of demonized worker ants and soldier ants, hunting enough Ant Kings was virtually impossible. I dont even know if there are twenty Ant Kings in this ant nest Song Jian said with a bitter smile, shaking his head. After the Ant King Guard was killed, the slave Ant King seemed to sink into exhaustion, its body swaying and trembling slightly before slowly lying down and remaining motionless. Song Jian frowned slightly, with only one more demonized Ant King left before the task could be completed. Once it was found and killed, he could return to Doomsday City and obtain an epic-quality item. If he lost the help of the slave Ant King at this point, the difficulty of the task would increase drastically. Could it be because the battle just now was too intense, and its consumption was too great? Song Jian guessed in his heart and couldnt help but reach out to shake it a few times. But just as he touched the slave Ant King, he suddenly received a system prompt; System: Your slave Golden Ant King is currently in the process of evolution. Disturbing it will cause irreversible effects. Do you wish to continue? Song Jian was startled and instinctively pulled his hand back. Evolution? At this point, Song Jian suddenly remembered the slave Ant King devouring many ant eggs earlier, Maybe its because it devoured so many ant eggs? If he were to disturb its evolution at this moment, there was a high chance that it would anger the slave Ant King. Song Jian hesitated for a long time before shaking his head and walking towards the tunnel entrance. Because of the slave contract, once the slave Ant Kings evolution was complete, it would instinctively seek and return to its master, Song Jian. Thus, he was not worried about the slave Ant King getting lost. However, there were too many demonized soldier ants in the Demonic Ant Nest at this point, and without the help of the slave Ant King, things would become troublesome. The system did not provide a duration for the evolution. It seems that I wont be able to rely on it for now! Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jians figure vanished into the egg-chamber. The entire floor of the egg-chamber was covered in a thick layer of milky-white liquid. The slave Ant King suddenly opened its eyes, and a dazzling golden light bloomed in its blood-red eyes. It stared fixedly in the direction Song Jian had left, motionless for a long time before slowly closing its eyes again. At this moment, a strong suction force emerged from within the slave Ant Kings body. The surrounding milky-white liquid began to ripple slightly, and then all rushed towards the Ant King, forming a giant white ant cocoon over three meters tall in a short time. Chapter 495: 495: Black Lake Chapter 495: Black Lake Song Jian returned to the previous fork and chose another passage to continue forward. Demonic Soldier Ants swarmed towards him; each time Song Jian advanced one meter, he had to kill several, even a dozen of them. Without the Ant Soul Orb, regardless of Song Jians strength, he could only seek to retreat under the tide-like attack of Demonized Soldier Ants, and it would be impossible to continue deeper. The Demonic Ant Nest was dark and gloomy, and Song Jian didnt know how long he had been killing. Unconsciously, the number of Demonized Soldier Ants blocking his way had become fewer, while more and more bodies of the slain ants were left behind. If it wasnt for their self-immolation after a while, the entire passage would be full of Demonized Soldier Ant corpses. After an unknown period, Song Jian suddenly found himself in a bright open space, and a vast black lake appeared before him. Above the lake, a five or six-meter-long spatial rift stood in mid-air. Endless black breath came out from the rift, which both consolidated the rift and continuously merged into the lake below. The black lake covered a large area, and Song Jian couldnt see its end. As the black breath infused the lake, its surface continuously churned and occasionally bubbles emerged, like boiling water. In the black lake, there was a small island where nothing grew, only a huge, golden ant lay, bound tightly by black chains. Some chains had even embedded themselves into the hard shell of the golden ant. Song Jian saw that numerous golden ant eggs radiated around the golden ant, forming an incubation chamber similar to the previous one. The only difference here was that the ant eggs were much larger, while their quantity was several times less. Just then, a huge golden ant egg suddenly burst open, and a wet ant squeezed out. As soon as it appeared, it flapped its wings and gave a roar towards the big ant bound by black chains. This is an Ant King? Song Jian stared in amazement at the newly hatched golden ant, not expecting that all the golden ant eggs would hatch into Golden Ant Kings. Buzz~ Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a soft vibration, the newborn Ant King rushed towards the ant bound by the black chains, and the moment it approached, it flapped its mandibles savagely biting the chains. Puff, puff, puff~ Acid continuously sprayed from the Ant Kings mouth. Upon contact with the chains, it caused a violent reaction, and the sound of corrosion was endless. However, as soon as the black chains were damaged, the spatial rift above released a vast amount of black breath, which continuously attached to the chains, repairing them. The huge ant bound by the black chains didnt move at all, as if dead, allowing the Golden Ant King to struggle against the chains using its acid. But it didnt take long for the surrounding black breath to surge towards the Golden Ant King. Numerous strands of black breath transformed into ropes and bound the Golden Ant King entirely before slowly dragging it into the black lake. Song Jian suddenly found this scene familiar, as if it resembled the Summoning of the Abyss he used previously to enslave the Golden Ant King. Abyssal Power, I didnt expect this place to be corrupted by the Abyssal Power too Song Jian was at a loss for words. Although he also borrowed the power of the Abyss, seeing this scene made him feel a sense of heaviness in his heart. Song Jian observed that golden ant eggs continuously hatched, and all the emerging ants were Golden Ant Kings. Their first action after hatching was to pounce on the huge golden ant bound by black chains, using acid, mandibles, fangs, claws, and any means necessary to try to free the giant golden ant. However, due to the existence of the spatial rift in the air, black Abyssal energy continuously surged out. If the black chains were damaged, it would quickly merge with them and fully repair the damage. Song Jian was convinced that the black chains on the giant golden ant were condensed by Abyssal energy, and were very much similar to the chains he summoned during the Abyss Temptation. The newly hatched Golden Ant Kings were soon bound by the ropes condensed from the Abyssal energy and dragged into the black lake, never to be seen again. Song Jian could sense that the giant golden ant on the island was resisting the Abyssal Power with all its strength. A thin golden light barrier enveloped its body, and it continued to resist the invasiveness of the black chains even though they had deeply buried into its shell. However, all it could do was resist with all its might. But due to the existence of the spatial rift in the air, the continuous flow of Abyssal energy meant that, if it didnt have any other means, it would eventually be corroded by the Abyssal energy and turn into an Abyssal creature. At that moment, Song Jian saw that the edge of the black lake began to churn vigorously, as if bubbling like lava. A pitch-black Ant King slowly emerged from the water. A Demonized Ant King, this is a Demonized Ant King? Song Jian stared at the Ant King that had just emerged from the lake, with a look of surprise on his face. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. Could it be that all the Demonized Ant Kings in this nest were produced like this? Were the Golden Ant Kings dragged into the lake, transformed into Demonized Ant Kings after being corroded? But this didnt add up! The Demonized Ant King that emerged from the lake turned its head to look in the direction of the island. Its crimson eyes glared and opened its mandibles, roaring loudly before slowly walking towards a passage. At this moment, Song Jian saw the motionless golden ant suddenly open its eyes to look at the Demonized Ant King, its gaze full of helplessness and sadness. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, glanced at the newly transformed Demonized Ant King, and moved towards the black lake. He could sense that the black lake was filled with rich Abyssal Power, and any ordinary creature that came close would likely be transformed into an Abyssal creature immediately. The moment Song Jian approached the black lake, five or six black tentacles suddenly shot out from the churning waters, flying towards him. Chapter 496: Legendary Creatures Chapter 496: Legendary Creatures Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These several black tentacles shot towards Song Jian, attempting to confine him. The Abyssal Power harbored a greed that wished to transform all entities into Abyss creatures. As soon as it perceived the presence of other organisms, it would adopt this coercive means to make others succumb; Boom~ Suddenly, a raging flame erupted on the surface of Song Jians body. The black flame was far darker than the surrounding lake, immediately causing the tendrils that were reaching out at him to stiffen, hanging in the air in a flustered manner. Song Jian summoned the Book of the Abyss. A rich Abyssal aura emanated from it. The few black tentacles originally stretched out towards Song Jian, suddenly softened down and lay on the ground as if subjects beholding their monarch. The black tentacles began to disintegrate, turning back into liquid, and slowly flowed back into the lake. Upon witnessing this scene, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. As his thoughts stirred, the burning black flame on his body instantly transformed into a suit of armor, protecting him all around. Song Jian slowly stepped towards the black lake. The moment he stepped on the lakes surface, a sudden feeling of hardness was felt underneath his feet, as if walking on solid ground. A thought arose in Song Jians heart, and he moved forward. Indeed, with every step he took, the churning water of the lake quieted down, turning into a solid-like entity, supporting Song Jian to walk forward; Soon, Song Jian arrived on the island in the middle of the lake. Calling it an island is a bit far-fetched; in reality, its a massive rock devoid of any vegetation. The jet-black rock was indistinguishable from the black lake water. Only after Song Jian stepped onto the island did he realize that the massive golden ant in front of him was even larger than the one he had seen on the lakes edge. This giant golden ant was more than ten meters tall, comparable to a tower. Its entire exoskeleton was streamlined, exhibiting a strange sense of beauty. The hard shell shimmered with a golden luster, akin to an armor. Underneath the hard golden shell, Song Jian could sense chunks of flesh filled with power releasing a vigorous life force, conveying a sense of strength and vitality. A series of question marks hovered over the head of this giant golden ant, faintly yellow in color, indicating that this is a neutral-type monster; Thick black chains were wound around every joint of this giant golden ant. These Abyssal Chains had merged with the small black rock island beneath its feet, making it impossible for it to break free; As soon as Song Jian set foot on the island, the giant golden ant seemingly sensed his presence. It abruptly opened its eyes and stared at Song Jian. The eyes of this giant golden ant were like massive flawless jade blocks, emitting a dark green radiance. Human, I can sense that your soul has not been corrupted by the Abyssal Power. Why are you here? The voice of the giant golden ant resounded in Song Jians mind. The voice was deep and husky, calm, unencumbered by the shackles of imprisonment; I am just an adventurer who stumbled upon this place Song Jian stared into the eyes of the giant golden ant as he spoke. The enormous monster before him was the second-largest creature he had ever encountered in this game, surpassed only by a gigantic skeleton towering over a hundred meters high. In this game, a monsters power was often proportional to its size. The larger the monster, the stronger it was. Although this golden ant was tightly bound by the black Abyssal Chains, Song Jian could still sense the formidable vitality within it. The closer he got to the giant golden ant, the stronger this feeling became. Song Jian even had the illusion that if this giant golden ant wished, it could escape the shackles of the Abyssal Chains at any moment. Adventurer The giant golden ant fixated on Song Jian, his voice reverberated in Song Jians mind, You carry the scent of my spawn, uncorrupted by the Abyssal Power. Although I am restrained here, I can still sense their existence. An idea came to Song Jians mind. The ant the golden ant mentioned must refer to his enslaved Ant King. With a slave contract in place, Song Jian naturally bore a trace of the Ant Kings scent. I have a Golden Ant King as a battle partner. We have fought together, but it is currently on the brink of evolution, so it is not with me at the moment, said Song Jian. He did not disclose that he had a young Golden Ant King as a slave to the colossal golden ant. If the creature learned of it, the giant golden ant would probably, in its fury, struggle free of its shackles and kill him immediately. You are fortunate, so is my spawn that encountered you The giant golden ants antennae twitched and it pointed at Song Jian. A white light enveloped Song Jian entirely. You will have my blessing and I hope it will assist you, the voice of the giant golden ant echoed in Song Jians mind. System: You have received the blessing of a legendary creature, the Emperors Mark. It intimidates all species whose rank is lower than that of a legendary creature; Intimidation effect? Surprised, Song Jian raised an eyebrow. Any creature of lower rank than the massive golden ant here would first response upon meeting Song Jian would be to flee. Even if they were to fight Song Jian, they wouldnt be able to unleash their full strength. If this effect persists on Song Jian, it would make his future monster hunting and leveling up much easier; Thank you, honorable legendary creature, for your blessing. Is there anything I can do to assist you? Song Jian said as he bowed to the golden ant. After bestowing the blessing, the giant golden ant showed signs of exhaustion and its antennae drooped. It then said to Song Jian, This is your due, and moreover, theres something I need you to do for me. A faint smile crawled up Song Jians lips. As expected, the giant golden ant blessed him because it had a request. It might have sensed the pure Ant King scent on Song Jian, but it surely needed something from him. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please let me know. Song Jian said. Do you see that spatial rift in the sky? Thats a spatial crack leading to the Abyssal Land. I want you to mend it for me. said the golden ant. Mend the spatial rift? Surprise flashed across Song Jians face, he replied, Given my current strength, Im afraid I might not be able to complete this task. Dont worry, as long as you do as I instruct, it will be easy to accomplish this task the golden ant assured, If you can mend this spatial rift, I will present you with a treasure as your task reward. Chapter 497: Ant King’s Treasure Chest Chapter 497: Ant Kings Treasure Chest After listening to the colossal golden ants words, Song Jian hesitated. He could feel a lack of sincerity from it, thus insisting to hear the details of the task before making the decision whether to accept it or not. It had been a long time since he joined the game, and Song Jian had realized how merciless the games tasks could be. Moreover, not all tasks could potentially be completed with his current strength C many of the NPCs which assigned tasks often had ill intentions. Young human, this really is an extremely simple task, particularly for you. I can sense that you have a strong power within you, said the golden ant. The golden ant eyeing Song Jian, slowly closed its emerald eyes and spoke, This rift is a passage for the Abyssal Land to violate the Space Law and invade reality. If overlooked, it will continue to grow larger, eventually forming the Abyssal Gate. By then, the abyssal forces will keep showing up here To seal this rift, a treasure with the power of space is necessary. This black lake was originally my dwelling place, but it has transformed into its present state due to the invasion of Abyssal Power I need you to delve into this lake, and find a necklace from within. Only by finding the necklace, will it be possible to mend this spatial rift System: Do you wish to accept the commission from the Legendary creature, Torros the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King? Find the Temporal Spatial Chain, Time Limit 1 hour. Penalty for Mission Failure: Level drops by 1; One hour? This lake is so big, its impossible for me to retrieve a small necklace from the bottom of the lake within such a short time! Song Jian looked at the system notification. Surprisingly, the giant creature before him was the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King. This revelation caused quite a surprise, but seeing the time limit and punishment for the task, he couldnt help but furrow his brows. In reality, you wont need the full hour The item is at the depths of the lake under my feet. You just need to dive down following this islet and circle around it at most once to find the necklace. Moreover, there are other treasures along with the Temporal Spatial Chain. If you find them, they are all yours as a gift Just circling around the bottom of this small island lake? After eyeing the piece of black rock under Torres, the Progenitor of the Golden Ant Kings feet, Song Jian mulled it over for a long time. Finally, he nodded and agreed. Upon seeing Song Jians agreement, a heavy burden lifted from Torres. A smile spread across his face, human-like. Even though his eyes were shut, he still managed to nod towards Song Jian. Currently, all his energy was being used to resist the erosion of the Abyssal Power. Any movement would drain his energy significantly, which was why he dare not move at all. System: You have accepted the commission from the Legendary creature, Torros the Progenitor of the Golden Ant King; As Song Jian saw the countdown appearing in his task bar, he leapt into the black lake. Torros opened his eyes, watching Song Jian dive into the lake, stirring ripples in its wake. His eyes held a trace of expectation. The Abyssal Power concentration in the lake matched that of the real Abyssal Land, threatening to corrupt any creatures that entered and rob them of their consciousness, turning them into creatures of the abyss. Only Song Jian, who could control the Abyssal Power, could leap into the lake unscathed and search for the Temporal Spatial Chain at the bottom. Upon entering the lake, Song Jian could barely see his own hand in front of his face. It was as though he had jumped into a vat of ink. Furthermore, the lake was full of Abyssal Power. After entering, he could even feel the water around him turning into countless tentacles, trying to wrap around him. However, as these tentacles approached him, they sensed the aura of his Abyssal Demon Armor and retreated instantly, leading Song Jian to sigh in relief. With the help of the Abyssal Demon Armor, Song Jian managed to descend to the bottom of the lake without any hiccup. The Vertical Eye on Song Jians forehead emitted a faint light about three inches long. It was barely enough for him to see his surroundings within a meters radius. In such a low visibility environment, finding a necklace was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Thankfully, Torres had given Song Jian the search parameter, otherwise, even if he were to search the lakebed for three days and nights straight, it would be impossible for him to locate the quest item. Song Jian arrived at the bottom. He seemed to have stepped on something, which on closer investigation turned out to be a crispy and brittle skeleton. Ant King? Song Jian was startled and he focused on it intently. Indeed, underneath him was the skeleton of an Ant King. It was unclear how long it had been dead C its flesh had completely decomposed, only leaving the shell covering its body. The shell, however, had already been eroded by the Abyssal Power, becoming brittle and rotten. A simple touch would cause a massive hole. Suddenly, Song Jian recalled the Golden Ant Kings dragged into the lake by the water. It seemed as though not all Golden Ant Kings had been transformed into demonized Ant Kings. Many had simply perished in the lake. Upon realizing this, Song Jian was taken aback. Within his field of vision, at the bottom of the lake, lay a thick layer of Golden Ant King skeletons. It seemed that many Ant Kings died here without turning into demonized Ant Kings. Song Jian shook his head slightly. Just one Abyssal Rift had wreaked such havoc upon an enormous species. Should such a rift appear in the Doomsday City, the whole city might eventually become Abyssal Land. No, its not like there arent any Abyssal Rifts in the Doomsday City. Its just that those places have evolved into instances of special Dungeons Limit in the game, securely restricting the scope of the Abyssal Rift, preventing it from spreading out like it has done here Song Jian thought of the towering columns of black demonic fog he had seen before, and of the black pyramid in the middle of the city, which caused him to shudder involuntarily. I have no clue where the Temporal Spatial Chain is. Fortunately, this island isnt large. It should be easy to search Song Jian started to look around slowly, moving along the huge black rock beside him. Torros had mentioned that the Temporal Spatial Chain and a pile of treasures were together, and would be conspicuous. Now, Song Jian had no other choice but to broaden his search as much as he could. After all, he could only rely on his Vertical Eye for now. Soon, Song Jian circled to the back of the island. On an outcropping rock, he saw a golden treasure chest over a foot tall, radiating dazzling light. Amidst the black lake water, it shone like a radiant sun. Ive found it! A look of elation crossed Song Jians face. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 498: 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton Chapter 498: Abyss Ant Kings Skeleton Upon catching sight of the golden chest before him, Song Jian finally heaved a sigh of relief. After all, this mission was time-sensitive and the penalty for failure was a reduction of one level. Song Jian was already at level 24, and every increase in level required several times the prior experience. Falling a level meant that all his efforts over the past few days would be for nothing. Checking the time, Song Jian saw that he had more than forty minutes left. He should have ample time. He carefully approached the golden chest. The closer one gets to completing a mission, the more cautious one has to be. He wasnt sure if one more step would render the mission accomplished and reward him handsomely or turn out to be a trap, a metaphorical abyss that would cost him his life. Just as Song Jian was about to reach the chest, he suddenly felt a dark shadow rushing towards him. There were two balls of green flame burning in the shadow, which stared at Song Jian as if regarding him as prey. What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt anticipated the presence of a monster in this lake filled with Abyssal Power. His previous caution paid off. Song Jian quickly reacted, pushing off a rock beneath the chest with his foot and propelling himself backward. Woosh~ A sharp streak of white light flashed by, cutting through the lake where Song Jian had just been standing. Only then did he get a good look at the creature. It was a skeletal creature made entirely of ant bones. Although its size was significantly smaller than that of Toro, the golden ant gladiator, it was still twice the size of a typical charmed Ant King. Its entire body was constructed from a black shell, but at the joints and seams of the shell, it was clear that there was not a shred of flesh inside this giant creature. Deep green light emanated from these joints and seams. It had a pair of broken wings; black wisps hanged from the edge of the wings, making it look like their extensions. Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Level 30, Lord-level, first-stage combat power, Vitality Points: 9000/9000 The Abyss is watching you The abyssal ants skeleton moved its lower jaw slightly, uttering a deep voice in Song Jians mind. The language of the Abyss Song Jians heart tightened. The creature in front of him, although it was only a skeleton, was a genuine abyssal entity. Most of the entities Song Jian had encountered so far were creatures or monsters corrupted by the power of the Abyss and possessed only a trace of the abyssal aurathey were not fully transformed. Even the charmed Ant Kings could not be considered true abyssal entities because they did not understand the language of the Abyss. Only a creature that understood the language of the Abyss could be identified as an abyssal entity. After finishing its speech, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton opened its mouth wide and a sharp energy burst forth. This energy stirred the lakes water, forming a water dragon that charged towards Song Jian. Song Jian swung his sword at the water dragon, and with a loud explosionreminiscent of a dynamite blasta column of water shot five or six meters into the air. Over Song Jians head, there floated a figure indicating over a hundred points of damage. Despite shattering the water dragon, it had exploded into countless black icicles that hurled towards him. The Abyssal Ant King Skeleton moved swiftly in the lake that was saturated with Abyssal Power. Just as Song Jian steadied himself, the Abyssal Ant King was already charging towards him. A ball of pitch-black liquid spewed from the Abyssal Ant Kings mouth. Song Jian had no time to react before the black liquid slammed into his chest. A critical damage point of over six hundred popped up over Song Jians head. The burning pain in his chest made him groan in agony. Staring at the green flames burning in the eye sockets of the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton, Song Jian gritted his teeth. A roar burst from his throat, and his sword radiated a dazzling golden light. He swung his blade upwards, striking a golden Sword Qi. The sword energy sliced through the black water and heavily slashed at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton. With that, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was thrown back. Its massive body leapt high and let out an eerie shriek in mid-air, before it heavily plummeted back into the lake. Divine Power inflicted the most damage on abyssal entities. Caught off guard, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton was unable to withstand the Divine Power that was seething within its body. Crack, crack~ Boom! Halfof the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton began to shatter piece by piece. A sudden surge of intense, golden energy burst from within, causing its hard shell to explode. For a moment, a green light, akin to blood, ejected from the Abyssal Ant King Skeletons body, splattering everywhere. A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians lips. He glanced down at his chest. He saw his previously silver armor had been heavily corroded, its durability decreased to less than ten points. Even the flesh on his chest started to dissolve, and his vitality was continuously decreasing. Song Jians eyebrows furrowedthe Ant Soul Orb he was wearing seemed to have no effect on the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton. Just then, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton suddenly let out a stern howl. The bubbling water of the lake started to continuously wash over its body. The green light that was previously gushing out began to recede back into its body, and its exploded body began to repair itself surrounded by streams of black mist. In no time, the severely injured Abyssal Ant King Skeleton had completely recovered. With eyes wide and mouth agape, Song Jian suddenly realized how foolish it was to battle an abyssal creature in this environment saturated with abyssal energy. Damn it A thought crossed Song Jians mind and a pair of steel wings sprung from his back. His body shot toward the sky like an arrow, leaping out of the black lake and flying into mid-air. However, the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton didnt lag behind. With one flap of its broken wings, it followed Song Jian out of the lake. In mid-air, Song Jian and the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton faced each other. On the island below, the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan, Toro, lifted its head to look at the Abyssal Ant King Skeleton and showed a hint of surprise. This this is It couldnt sense any trace of the Golden Ant Clan from this Abyssal Ant King; it was an entity entirely formed by the power of the Abyss. Only its shape and the material that constituted its bodythe shells and bones of the Golden Ant Kingresembled the Golden Ant Clan. Sacrilege, this is a sacrilege against the Golden Ant Clan! Toro, the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan, suddenly became infuriated and let out a roar that shook the sky and earth. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 499: 499: Ten Seconds Chapter 499: Ten Seconds In the eyes of the Golden Ant King Toros, all members of the Golden Ant Clan were its children. Even those who were tainted by the Abyss and had become part of the Magical Ant Clan were merely temporarily fallen. As long as the gap in the Abyss was filled and the Abyssal energy was completely dispelled, these Magical Ants would eventually return to being part of the Golden Ant Clan. However, it never expected that deep within the black lake, there were indeed Golden Ants who had completely fallen and become Abyssal creatures. There was not a trace of the Golden Ant Clans aura on the Abyssal Ant Kings corpse, which was fighting Song Jian in mid-air. The appearance of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton made Toros feel a thread of fear. Once they had completely become creatures of the Abyss, there would be no turning back. Angry Toros began to struggle. Even though it was tightly bound by Abyssal Chains, it exerted its full strength, with energy surging like tidal waves throughout its body. Boom! The entire black rock carrying Toros trembled, and the black Abyssal Chains squeezed even tighter. Some had even embedded themselves into Toross shell; if not for the faint golden light barrier blocking it, these black chains would have shattered Toross entire shell, dealing a fatal blow. Crack, Crack, Crack~ One by one, the Abyssal Chains were broken by Toros, and the Abyssal energy could not repair them in time. Toros suddenly stood upright, although several Abyssal Chains were still tightly bound to the lower half of its body, its height had already reached that of Song Jians. Annihilation, blasphemers! Toros roared in anger, causing the entire cave to tremble slightly. Its massive front claws swung towards the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton, and three brilliant waves of energy radiated dazzling light as they flew towards the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton. Inexplicably, the Abyssal Ant Kings skeletons body stiffened, and it didnt even attempt to dodge the three dazzling golden energy waves. Swipe~ A crisp tearing sound, and the body of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton, was directly torn apart by the three brilliant golden energy waves. Song Jian was stunned; he hadnt expected that despite being bound by the Abyssal Power for countless years, Toros still possessed such terrifying strength. After releasing this attack, Toros still wore an angry expression; its body began to plummet towards the ground. Boom! With a loud crash, Toross body slammed onto the black rocky island, and the surrounding lake water surged violently, rising to a height of several dozen meters. Song Jian watched the shattered body of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton fall into the lake, feeling a sense of unreality. When he looked back at Toros, though, he sensed intense sorrow in its eyes. Countless black mists poured from the gap in the Abyss and transformed into thicker and stronger chains that wrapped around Toros. Toros didnt move, allowing these Abyssal Chains to tightly bind it. Song Jian frowned slightly as if detecting something. His steel wings flapped, and his figure shot into the black lake like an arrow, diving into the depths. Song Jian could feel the Abyssal Power in the lake quickly surging towards the spot where the body of the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton had fallen. It seems that in such an environment, Abyssal creatures are immortal Song Jians heart sank as he quickly rushed towards the Ant Emperor Treasure Box. Song Jian didnt know if Toros could still burst forth again; if the Abyssal Ant Kings skeleton truly recovered in this environment, he would have no chance of defeating it with his current strength. Song Jian dashed to the treasure chest and touched its lid; System: Do you want to open the Ant Emperor Treasure Box? Warning, if you open the box without the permission of the Ant King ancestor, you will be pursued relentlessly by the Golden Ant Clan; Open it! Song Jian immediately chose this option, as every second was crucial. He could feel that the Abyss Ant King ancestor was rapidly recovering; A progress bar appeared before Song Jians eyes, indicating that it would take thirty seconds to open the treasure chest; System: Ant Emperor Treasure Box opening 3%5% Roar~ A beast-like roar exploded in Song Jians ears; he felt that the flow of water beneath the black lake suddenly accelerated, as if someone was stirring the lake water vigorously; At this point, the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton had fully recovered with black air lingering around its body. Its figure seemed to have grown larger, and a sharp horn grew on its forehead. Its wings turned into bat-like wings, with black wings and dark red meridians. At the joints, a bone claw was slowly emerging Song Jian remained motionless, nervously opening the treasure chest, its progress inching forward. He could feel the horrifying aura emanating from the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton, which had now fully recovered and was even stronger than before. Song Jians Vitality Points had dropped to less than a thousand, and all his supplies had been used up. He could only rely on his Vitality recovery speed to regenerate, but he was no match for the Abyss Ant King at this moment; Hurry up, faster Song Jian was extremely anxious in his heart. Every second of the thirty felt like torture. If the Abyss Ant King interrupted his progress of opening the chest, he might never get another chance to touch it. Boom~ The Abyss Ant King soared into the sky, and its ghostly green eyes stared intently at Song Jian, who was opening the treasure chest. The black lake water seemed unable to block its vision, and it didnt even glance at the Golden Ant King ancestor. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian suddenly felt his muscles tense and his hairs stand on end, as a huge sense of threat enveloped him like a net, immobilizing him; Its noticed me! Song Jians heart sank, and he immediately felt despair; It would take another ten or so seconds to open the chest, but Song Jian knew that the Abyss Ant King wouldnt give him those extra seconds; Ten seconds, I only need ten more seconds Song Jian screamed in his heart. He hoped that the Golden Ant King ancestor could help him stall the Abyss Ant King for a moment, but the Golden Ant King ancestor was firmly bound by a dozen Abyssal Chains, unable to move at all. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly remembered that he still had the Abyssal Phantom skill, but the clone it created would be illusory, so he wasnt sure if it could fool the Abyss Ant King. With a thought, a replica identical to Song Jian appeared next to the chest. As soon as the doppelganger appeared, it burst out of the lake, brandishing its longsword and rushing towards the Abyss Ant King; The Abyss Ant King showed a human-like confused expression on its face, glancing at the approaching clone, then looked back at the treasure chest beneath the lake, completely ignoring the incoming clone. It folded its wings and dove towards the location of the chest; Chapter 500: 500 Book of the Abyss Chapter 500: Book of the Abyss Song Jian saw the Abyssal Ant King skeleton charging straight towards him, and his heart suddenly sank. Could it actually distinguish between the Abyssal Phantom and the real body? Is it because of the thick Abyssal aura on the Abyssal Phantom that it was detected by the enemy? There were less than ten seconds left to open the treasure chest, but ten seconds was enough for the Abyssal Ant King to kill Song Jian three or four times. Under Song Jians control, the Abyssal Phantom swung its sword and rushed towards the Abyssal Ant King. But first it struck, only to be blown away by the opponents wing. The sharp bone claw created a wound over a foot long on the Abyssal Phantoms chest, with dense black qi spewing out like blood. In an instant, the Abyssal Phantom became much more illusory, its figure slightly flickering, as if it would disappear at any moment. Song Jian was greatly surprised that the Abyssal Phantom was no match for the Abyssal Ant King skeleton! Roar~! The Abyssal Ant King spread its wings and roared at the black lake surface. In an instant, an invisible tornado rose from the lake surface, and a large amount of black lake water was rolled up to form a true black tornado; Song Jian suddenly felt lighter around him. In a radius of ten meters around him, there was not a single drop of lake water, all of it being rolled up into midair. The Abyssal Power formed a circular wall, blocking the surrounding black lake water outside, creating a depression in the area. Song Jian pressed his left hand on the Ant Emperor Treasure Box, his right hand clenched the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and, looking up, saw a hint of mockery in the eyes of the Abyssal Ant King skeleton. The Abyssal Ant King tilted its head back and gathered a thick black qi in its mouth. Soon, it condensed a huge black energy ball with a diameter of over one meter; Now, Song Jian couldnt move at all, like a fixed target, and could only let the Abyssal Ant King accumulate power and perform its most powerful attack; I cant go on like this. I must find a way not only to open the treasure chest but also to avoid being killed by the opponent in one hit! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, cold sweat running down his cheeks. The Abyssal Ant King skeleton, after being revived, was even more formidable than before. Otherwise, the Abyssal Phantom, possessing 70% of Song Jians strength, would not have been so severely injured that it couldnt even withstand a single confrontation. Song Jian thought quickly: What methods do I have to stop it? Just then, the Book of the Abyss in his dantian suddenly bloomed with dazzling brilliance. Song Jian was startled, and delight appeared on his face: Damn it, how could I forget the Book of the Abyss? Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With this thought, Song Jian sent a mental command, and the Book of the Abyss flew out of his body and floated in front of him. Splash~ The Book of the Abyss opened itself, its pages flipping rapidly. When the pages stopped, a heavy sigh suddenly echoed across the entire lake surface. Upon hearing this sigh, the Abyssal Ant King, which had been charging towards the lake surface like a cannonball, suddenly stiffened and stopped abruptly. A look of terror appeared in its ghostly green flame eyes. Immediately, its six legs lay on the cold lake surface, its flesh wings drooped, and its head did not dare to rise, looking like a giant reptile trembling all over. The black tornado had already begun to attack Song Jian, but the moment the Abyssal Ant King skeleton lost control, the uncontrolled tornado suddenly exploded with a loud bang, instantly shattering. Tons of black lake water fell from the sky, as if it was a heavy downpour. Due to the protective wall formed by the Abyssal Power around Song Jian, not only was the black tornado explosion blocked, but even the heavy rain was kept outside. Seeing the Abyssal Ant King in such a state, Song Jian was overjoyed. Only a few seconds were left to open the treasure chest, but he didnt expect that the Abyssal Ant King skeleton would actually be so humble in front of the Book of the Abyss. What Song Jian didnt know was that, the moment the Book of the Abyss appeared, the Priestess, who was originally sitting and reading a book in the New Media Library, suddenly paused, closed the book, and looked towards the direction of the Demonic Ant Nest. Her deep gaze seemed to be able to penetrate through millions of obstacles, and after a long time, the Priestess sighed deeply, her eyes filled with a touch of sadness and compassion. Standing up, the Priestess drew a pale blue portal in the air, and stepped into it, disappearing from sight. In a temple of the Goddess of Dawn, a brave Dawn Knight was kneeling on one knee, holding a sword in one hand and pressing it against his chest, bowing his head in prayer to the goddess statue; At this time, a pale blue portal appeared behind him, and the Priestess Cecilia stepped out of the portal. Seeing the praying Dawn Knight Ia, a smile appeared on her face, and she nodded slightly; Ia! The Priestess called out; Ia raised his head, revealing a handsome and resolute face. Since being brought back to the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn by Cecilia, Ia had been under the tutelage of the Knights of Dawn. By now, Ias level had reached 30, and as long as he passed the first-order combat power test, he could be promoted from a Dawn Knight to a Knight of Dawn. Lord Priestess! Ia stood up and bowed deeply to Cecilia, speaking respectfully. Ia, the power of the Abyss is growing stronger and stronger. I need you to return to Song Jians side and help him fight against the Abyssal Power! Cecilia said. As the spokesperson of the Goddess, it was normal for the priestess to command the Goddess Guardian Knights. All the Knights of the Goddesses must obey the priestess orders. Upon hearing this, Ias eyebrows furrowed, and he looked into the priestess eyes and said, Lord Priestess, although Song Jian is a God-favored one, he is not a follower of the great Goddess of Dawn. Moreover, I can also sense the presence of Abyssal Power on him Didnt you also feel the presence of divine power on him? the priestess suddenly retorted. Ia remained silent. The main reason he was willing to follow Song Jian and become his Follower was that he sensed the Divine Power on Song Jian, and since Song Jian could also use the sword technique that only Knights of Dawn could use, Ia naturally considered him a follower of the Goddess of Dawn. However, after being brought to the Goddess temple by the priestess, he realized that Song Jian was not a follower of the Goddess of Dawn. As a result, he didnt care much about being his Follower and didnt even want to return to Song Jians side at all. All of this is the Goddess will! the priestess emphasized, You must do your best to assist Song Jian, even if it means sacrificing your life! Ia shuddered, surprise appearing on his face. But when he saw Cecilias determined expression, he bowed his head and knelt on one knee before her, promising, Dawn Guardian Knight Ia obeys Lord Priestesss command! Chapter 501: 501: Backlash Chapter 501: Backlash Song Jian was chanting an Abyssal Spell, casting the Abyss Temptation skill on the corpse of the Abyss Ant King. Applying Abyss Temptation to an Abyss creature seemed to be highly successful; the Abyss Ant King, which had already reached the surface of the lake, was frozen in place, and its eyes full of fear were glowing like ghost fire. If the Abyss Temptation was cast for too long, once other creatures sensed the power of temptation, it would surely incite them into rage. No matter how strong their previous enmity was, they would charge directly at Song Jian if not restrained. Yet the corpse of the Abyss Ant King did not dare to move. It was lying on the surface of the lake, wailing constantly. Even the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan opened its eyes to look over, the surprise evident in its gaze. A soft click. Song Jian had successfully opened the Ant Emperor Treasure Box. As Song Jian reached into the bottom of the box, he quickly took hold of a cross necklace tinged with a deep hue of purple that had become entangled around his hand, drawing it out. Then, he found a palm-sized pet egg. The egg was entirely snow-white, with faint golden patterns shimmering on its flawless, crystal-clear surface. Song Jian was overjoyed. He hadnt expected to acquire a pet egg. Typically, the chances were high that a pet egg found in the nest of the Golden Ant Clan would also be from the Golden Ant Clan. At the very least, it was an Ant King egg if it was stored inside the Ant Emperor Treasure Box. Song Jian placed the pet egg in the bag, felt around the treasure box a bit more, and found a gauntlet that resembled an ant leg. At that moment, due to the interruption of Abyss Temptation, the Abyss Ant Kings corpse gave out a mournful roar and struck violently towards the surface of the lake. With a bang, water sprayed several meters high. Song Jians surrounding wall of abyssal aura also collapsed at once; wave after wave of lake water tumbled toward him like a charging mountain. Grabbing the gauntlet, Song Jian rummaged through the box a couple more times. Finding nothing else, he leaped out of the water. How do I use this? Song Jian shouted to the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan, clutching the Cross Light Sword Necklace. Throw it into the Space-Time Rift! The progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan had excitement in its eyes. It roared with a voice that echoed fortissimo in Song Jians heart. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was likely the only chance for the Golden Ant King to escape his predicament. If he failed, no matter how strong his power, he would eventually sink under the relentless, drip-by-drip erosion. With a roar, Song Jian threw the Cross Light Sword Necklace towards the Space-Time Rift. In mid-air, the necklace suddenly burst into a dazzling purple-red light, transforming into a giant cross sword. The sword blade was aflame with golden fire. The cross sword struck the Space-Time Rift ruthlessly as if wielded by a person. The golden fire spread, engulfing the entire cavern in its flames. Boom! A loud noise reverberated, causing the entire underground cave to shake violently. Debris tumbled from the ceiling, and the black lake, seemingly enraged, raised a series of high tides that pummeled the surroundings. The corpse of the Abyss Ant King let out an angry roar. Under the illumination of the golden flames, its enormous body began to erode and burn, quickly crumbling into sand-like particles that were blown away, leaving no trace behind. Song Jian also felt an intense burning sensation. Seeing that bubbles started to form on the surface of his Abyssal Demon Armor, he dismissed it in the blink of an eye. With no trace of abyssal aura remaining on him, the curtain of golden light felt warm on his skin, replacing the searing temperature he had previously felt. The Space-Time Rift in mid-air disappeared, as did the Cross Light Sword Necklace. They seemed to have destroyed each other, or perhaps, the necklace had filled the rift. The golden flames still roared in the cave. Black water in the lake started boiling, with towering flames ignited on its surface, seemingly burning down the Abyssal Power within the lake. With an excited roar, the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan used its six sturdy legs to lift its mountain-like body. Crack, Crack, Crack One after another, the Abyssal Chains wrapping around the body of the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan shattered, but at this point, there was no more Abyssal Power to mend these black chains. In just a short while, the ancestor of the Golden Ant Clan regained its freedom, but upon shattering the chains, it seemed to have exhausted too much strength, collapsing back onto the ground, panting heavily, its visage fatigued. Thank you, human warrior, you have saved the Golden Ant Clan. From now on, the Golden Ant Clan will forever be your friend. The progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan looked at Song Jian and spoke gratefully. System: You have been recognized by the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan. Your relationship with the Golden Ant Clan has been elevated to reverence! Song Jian was taken aback, a smile spreading across his face. This relationship is upgrading at a fast pace. To think that Ive advanced directly to reverence, Im just one step away from awe! Thank you, great progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan, I also hope to become forever friends with the Golden Ant Clan. Song Jian said, bowing to the progenitor of the Golden Ant Clan. At that moment, something stirred within Song Jian, and he turned to look at the tunnel from whence he came. An Ant King covered in spikes and cloaked in a tough, black shell shuffled out from the tunnel, fluttering its wings. The behemoth, its eyes blood red, was three to four times the size of a typical Mutant Ant King. Each step it took etched a deep scratch on the ground. Is this the evolved Ant King servant? Song Jian, startled by the faint connection he felt with the creature in front of him, wore an expression of shock. At this point, the power of the cross-shaped Temporal Spatial Chain had completely counteracted the Space-Time Rift, and what was left were massive areas of golden flames burning vigorously on the black lake surface. Evidently, the flames wouldnt be extinguished until they fully consumed the Abyssal Power within the lake. The level of the Ant King servant had reached thirty, and it had evolved into a Level 30 Elite BOSS. It roared in fury at Song Jian, flapping its wings and charging at him like an arrow. A backlash? Song Jians face clouded over. Although he had already expected it, the rebelling Ant King servant still incited a rush of anger within him. Chapter 502: 502: Ant Emperor Pearl Chapter 502: Ant Emperor Pearl Song Jian gritted his teeth, leaped with all his might and swung his long sword, hacking at Slave Ant King. Though Slave Ant King had become a level thirty elite boss, it had never achieved the first rank in combat power. The gap in strength between it and the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton was vast, not to mention compared to the Ancestral Golden Ant King. Song Jian had managed several rounds with the Abyss Ant Kings skeleton, so dealing with a level thirty elite boss, six levels higher than him, was a piece of cake. After several dozen rounds with the Slave Ant King, Song Jian had almost fully grasped the Slave Ant Kings skills. Yet, the Slave Ant King had never seen Song Jians trump cards. After fighting on the ground for several rounds, Slave Ant King soared into the air, and a jet of black blood slowly trickled out of its jagged mouth, dropping onto the lake surface ablaze with golden flames. Boom~ A bushel of golden flames suddenly flared up, burning away all the black substances. Slave Ant King seemed to feel the power in the golden flames and its eyes showed a hint of terror. It involuntarily rose higher into the air. Song Jian snorted coldly, and slowly spread a pair of wings, which shone metallically, out from his back. With a flick of these wings, Song Jian rocketed towards the Slave Ant King. Since you could become my slave, I can subdue you! While he was fighting the Slave Ant King, Song Jian suddenly thought of Qi Yun, who had now become a Shadow Priest. Qi Yun had also been his slave once. Die! Song Jian swung his sword, sending a scintillating golden Sword Qi, more than ten meters long, slicing toward the Slave Ant King. Bang~ A loud noise rang out as half of the Slave Ant Kings body was obliterated by the golden Sword Qi. Its hard black shell was instantly turned into ashes, purple blood was splattered, and even one of its legs was severed at its base. Although the Slave Ant King could still stand, its agility had evidently decreased significantly. Just as Song Jian was about to pursue a killing strike against Slave Ant King, the Ancestral Golden Ant King behind him heaved a heavy sigh, stopping him: Human warrior, could you spare its life? After all, it has only been corrupted by the Abyssal Power. As long as the Abyssal Power is expelled, it will remain a member of our Golden Ant Clan! Song Jians sword-swinging arm halted, and after watching the Slave Ant King, who was still defiantly glaring at him, deliberated for a moment. Then he snorted coldly, sheathed his sword and stepped aside. Seeing Song Jian giving up on killing Slave Ant King, the Ancestral Golden Ant King revealed a gratified smile and said to Slave Ant King: Come, my child! Slave Ant King sensed a strong threat, and immediately shifted its gaze from Song Jian to the Ancestral Ant King on the rocky island. Hiss, roar~ With a roar, expressing fear in its heart, Slave Ant King stepped back to the path behind it. At that moment, a strong force tightly bound Slave Ant King, as if it were holding a sandbag. It was hauled into the air and flew toward the rocky island. Song Jian watched as the Slave Ant King lightly landed on the island. The Ancestral Golden Ant King exhaled a breath of golden air towards Slave Ant King. In an instant, starting from the antennae of Slave Ant King, the black on the surface of its body gradually receded, and golden light burst out again. Just then, Song Jian was startled and suddenly felt that the connection between him and the Slave Ant King shattered abruptly. His face turned white, and he couldnt help spitting out a mouthful of blood. The Abyssal Power in Slave Ant King was completely expelled by the Ancestral Ant King, and even the spikes on the shell covering its body retreated one by one. It returned to the streamlined shape of Golden Ant King. As he watched Song Jian spit out blood, the Ancestral Golden Ant King revealed a regretful look. He spewed out a golden bead from his mouth and presented it to Song Jian. Human warrior, my child can no longer assist you in battle from now on; it has regained its freedom. This is compensation for you; I hope it can slightly make up for your loss Song Jian picked up the golden bead and immediately broke into a joyous smile. Ant Emperor Pearl, a wonder. Usage effect: After consumption, it can increase Vitality Points by 200 and increase one attribute point immediately. Usage requirements: It must be a gifted by an Ancestral Ant King and the user must be revered by the Golden Ant Clan. It was evident that the Ancestral Ant King had seen Song Jian spit out blood earlier, so he compensated him with this pearl. And, this pearl could only be used by Song Jian. If given to others, they would not be able to use it. Without wasting any time, Song Jian swallowed the bead. The Ant Emperor Pearl melted as soon as it entered his mouth and turned into a warm current that rushed into his stomach. A surge of power erupted from Song Jians body. The increase in two hundred Vitality Points allowed Song Jians Vitality Points to break through the two thousand mark, reaching two thousand one hundred and sixty points. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And that extra attribute point was added to Song Jians strength attribute. At this point, Song Jians strength attribute, along with various items bonus, had reached fifty points. The moment Song Jians strength hit fifty points, he suddenly felt something inside his body break, as if a shackle binding him had suddenly come off. System: Player Song Jians strength attribute broke through fifty points. He qualified to challenge the first rank of Combat Power. Would you like to challenge the first rank of Combat Power immediately? What, I already qualify to challenge the first rank of Combat Power? Wasnt it said to be available for challenge only at level thirty? Song Jian looked astonished. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian asked: If I give up now, will I be able to challenge again in the future? Soon the game system gave a reply. System: Can be challenged at any time before level thirty. If the players level reaches thirty, a challenge will be compulsory. If the player fails the challenge, then the players level can never be advanced. So, thats how it was. Song Jian suddenly understood. It seemed that he didnt need to worry about challenging the first rank of Combat Power until he reached level thirty. Moreover, only his strength attribute had reached fifty points at the moment. If he could raise his other attributes to the fifty-point limit as well, it would further enhance his strength. Wouldnt that make the challenge simpler? Just as Song Jian was contemplating the attribute limit, he suddenly heard a rustling sound from the surrounding channels. Soon, he saw countless Abyss Ant Kings emerging from the tunnels in droves, jumping into the lake ablaze with golden flames, without any reservations. There are so many Abyss Ant Kings? Song Jian looked surprised as the number of Abyss Ant Kings that appeared before his eyes had already exceeded a hundred, and the number was still increasing. What surprised Song Jian even more was that behind the Abyss Ant Kings, lines of Abyss Soldier Ants and Worker Ants crazily followed the Abyss Ant Kings and jumped into the lake. The calm lake surface began to ripple. The Ancestral Golden Ant King, with a look of sorrow on his face, watched all these happen without moving an inch. Chapter 503: 503: Transformation Chapter 503: Transformation Song Jian watched as groups of black ants fearlessly jumped into the burning lake, but only a handful could crawl back out and transform into golden ants; Earlier, the golden Ant King ancestor had several light gold ant eggs around him. After the newly hatched Ant Kings were dragged into the lake, they sank and became Demonic Ant Queens. Only one or two of them out of more than ten could crawl back onto land. Now, these Demonic Ant Queens wanted to transform back into members of the Golden Ant Clan, but the trials they faced were more than ten times as difficult as before; Among hundreds of Demonic Soldier Ants and Demonic Worker Ants, only one or two could transform back into Golden Soldier Ants and Golden Worker Ants. After watching for a while, the Golden Ant King ancestor trembled and slowly closed its eyes, two large tears running down its hard cheeks. Although the vast majority of the Demonic Ants couldnt make it out of the burning lake, this didnt stop them from eagerly rushing into the water. All the ants that had transformed back into members of the Golden Ant Clan climbed onto the rocky island together, surrounding the Golden Ant King ancestor and cheering excitedly. My children The Golden Ant King ancestor looked at the increasing number of Golden Ants on the island with a complex expression. As Song Jian saw fewer and fewer Demonic Ant Queens coming out of the passage, he felt a strange sense of forgetting something. After a long while, Song Jian finally realized: Mistgrass, if they all turn back into the Golden Ant Clan, what will happen to my epic task? Keep in mind, Song Jian had only killed two Demonic Ant Queens, but his task required him to kill three. If all the Demonic Ant Queens turned back into Golden Ant Queens, his task would surely fail. To fail at the last moment, Song Jian would definitely lose his mind. Upon checking his task list, Song Jian was surprised to find that his task had already been completed; How is this possible? I only remember killing two Demonic Ant Queens Confused, Song Jian opened the task information panel and flipped through it. Oh, after obtaining the Temporal Spatial Chain and filling the Space-Time Rift, this epic task was completed. Does this mean the Abyssal Ant King skeleton that was destroyed by the Divine Power counts as a Demonic Ant Queen as well? Song Jian stared at the task information panel and speculated. Keep in mind, the Demonic Ant Queens were merely Ant Kings that had been corrupted by Abyssal Power. The Abyssal Ant King skeleton, on the other hand, was a dead Ant King that had been completely corroded by Abyssal Power, turning it into a true Abyssal creature. Compared to the Demonic Ant Queens, the Abyssal Power in the Abyssal Ant King skeleton was ten or even a hundred times stronger. It wasnt impossible for the system to consider it as a Demonic Ant Queen as well. Looks like I got lucky! Song Jians mouth curled slightly into a joyful expression. At that moment, a golden Teleportation Gate suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian; Friend, I hope you dont mind if I give you a ride. Song Jian heard the voice of the Golden Ant King ancestor in his mind. Song Jian looked up and saw the Ant King ancestor nodding at him. With a slight smile, Song Jian stepped into the golden Teleportation Gate and disappeared. Not long after, Lv Pei, who had lost an arm, and Lu Mingyuan, in a disheveled state, crawled out of the passage. They stared, dumbfounded, at the scene before them. Both of them had chosen the same passage, but the swarming Demonic Ants were like a tidal wave. The two were forced to collaborate, fighting and retreating. If the passage hadnt been so narrow, they wouldve been swallowed by the Demonic Soldier Ant army long ago/> Just when they were about to give up, the Demonic Soldier Ants attacking them suddenly retreated and quickly climbed along the passage, their actions full of urgency. Out of curiosity, the two followed the Demonic Soldier Ants all the way to the cavern. How how is this possible? The two looked at each other in astonishment. Countless Demonic Ants rushed into the lake that was burning with golden flames. A giant golden ant stood like a ruler on a huge rocky island. Immovable, body-surface shimmering with golden light, the ants followed it without a sound. How there are so many Demonic Ants Lv Pei hadnt even fulfilled the required number of Demonic Worker Ants in his epic task, let alone Demonic Soldier Ants and Demonic Ant Queens. If it came to a one-on-one fight with a Demonic Worker Ant or even a Demonic Soldier Ant, Lv Pei had confidence in defeating or even killing his opponent. However, with his current strength, it would be very difficult for Lv Pei to kill a Demonic Ant Queen by himself. This was the reason why he wanted to team up with Song Jian and Lu Mingyuan. Lu Mingyuans target was the Demonic Ant Queen. With his strength, if he met a Demonic Ant Queen alone, he could kill it with some effort. However, encountering a lone Demonic Ant Queen in this lair was almost impossible. Along the way, he and Lv Pei had cooperated to hunt down many worker ants and soldier ants, but they had not encountered a single Ant Queen; Thats why they had followed the passage all the way here. There are so many Demonic Ant Queens Lu Mingyuan exclaimed in surprise. Ming, brother Ming, do you think theyre are they committing suicide? Lv Pei pointed at the ants jumping into the lake with a stunned expression. After watching for a while, Lu Mingyuan slowly shook his head and said, Theyre trying to expel the Abyssal Power from their bodies and return to their Golden Ant Clan status But A puzzled look spread across Lv Peis face. He pointed at the lake, unable to think of what to say. Keep in mind that only one or two out of nearly a hundred Demonic Ants could transform back into members of the Golden Ant Clan. The rest would dissolve and vanish at the bottom of the lake. In Lv Peis eyes, there was no difference between this and suicide. What a pity. It seems my mission cannot be completed Lu Mingyuan sighed and shook his head. The number of Demonic Ant Queens was dwindling, and there were quite a few Golden Ant Kings. Unfortunately, they were all clustered around the Golden Ant King ancestor. Even if Lu Mingyuan was confident in himself, he didnt think he could handle the challenge of reaching the island to kill an Ant King. My mission thats right, my mission! I havent completed it yet! As if remembering something, Lv Pei glanced at the dwindling number of Demonic Ants in the passage and his face became flustered. At that moment, Lu Mingyuan suddenly noticed that the halo beneath his feet had disappeared. Startled, he called out, Song Jian, where did Song Jian go? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 504: 504: Magic Tower Chapter 504: Magic Tower Lu Mingyuan and Lv Pei suddenly realized that Song Jian seemed to have left the ant nest. Looking at the mission bar, Lv Pei noticed that more than a hundred Demonic Worker Ants, over sixty Demonic Soldier Ants, and three Demonic Ant Queens remained unslain, and his face immediately fell into despair. He knew he had lost his eligibility to complete this epic-level task. If only I had his power Lv Pei silently thought to himself, glancing at Lu Mingyuan. Lv Pei had not fully appreciated Song Jians ability. Inside the Protection Black Mist, he had assumed it was merely a stroke of good luck for Song Jian. However, in the tunnels of the nest, faced with countless creatures, he and Lu Mingyuan were forced to collaborate. Lu Mingyuan had revealed nearly eighty to ninety percent of his strength, which not only surprised Lv Pei but also ignited a slow burn of jealousy within him. Meanwhile, Song Jian had returned safely to Manor Castle through the golden Teleportation Gate. Although the intense monster hunting had significantly increased his level, the mental exhaustion couldnt be alleviated by a few potions. Song Jian inspected his gains: over a thousand pieces of blue-quality Ant Shells, three silver-quality Ant Shells, a blueprint of the Demonic Ant Queen Sets gauntlet, and a Golden Ant King Egg. In exchange, he had completely depleted the supplies in his inventory, even the high-grade healing potions, and, more critically, lost a powerful Demonic Ant Queen slave. However, the minions gained through the Abyss Temptation skill had a high chance of betraying and backfiring. Should their power surpass Song Jians, the likelihood of betrayal would shoot up to nearly one hundred percent. With this in mind, Song Jian resolved to treat any minions gained through the Abyss Temptation skill as expendable resources rather than dedicating himself to training them as combat pets. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, the only thing troubling Song Jian was the Golden Ant King Egg. Song Jian already had a Black Dragon hatchling, an elite companion. He felt it would drain him to nurture another Golden Ant King; but then again, an elite flying pet like this was a rare find, and he was reluctant to sell it. Ill keep it in my inventory for now and turn in the epic task first. Ill decide what to do based on the task reward, Song Jian decided, glancing at the Ant King Egg in his hand. He shook his head and put it away again. Leaving Manor Castle, Song Jian headed towards the Shadow Circus Troupe on the border of his territory. It had only been two or three days, but the Shadow Circus Troupes reputation had already spread throughout Doomsday City. The circus was now swarming with people. Aside from the multitude of leisurely NPCs, the number of players had also multiplied. Hey, Ive been given another scavenger hunt task. The reward is a silver-quality shoulder pad. Incredible! So what? I heard someone received an appointment task here and gained a rare profession Have you seen that Night Elf lady? I heard if you build up your relationship with her to worship status, you can invite her to be a follower Most of the players visiting the Shadow Circus Troupe were there for the missions it offered. The rich mission rewards of the Shadow Circus Troupe attracted a considerable number of players. As Song Jian approached the circus, a deafening rumble suddenly resonated in his ears, as thunderous as a clap of thunder, making everyone in the territory gasp. He turned his head and saw a seven-story tower in his territory emitting radiant, colorful light. Intense magical energy was blossoming from the pinnacle of the tower, flowing down the left side and seeping into the towers base. Then, the magical energy flowed from the towers base to its pinnacle via the right side, forming a constant cycle. Is this the Magic Tower completed? Song Jian wondered to himself. Once the Magic Tower was built, as long as a Mage resided in the tower, the safety level of Song Jians Safehouse could be elevated another level. Behold the Magic Tower! Hahaha, my Master built this for me. Praise be upon you, my greatest Master! Youve breathed new life into me. Your servant, Wallace, pledges undying loyalty to you! In mid-air, a naked figure suddenly flew out of Song Jians Manor Castle, hovering and laughing in ecstasy. Wallace, put some clothes on! Song Jian yelled, furrowing his brow. Clothes Oh my god! Wallaces figure suddenly dispersed, transforming into a swarm of red bats and flying towards Manor Castle. It seems the Mage presiding over the Magic Tower is already in place, Song Jian shrugged, continuing his journey to the Shadow Circus Troupe. As soon as he entered the circus, he saw Hacus the old beastman leaning on a cane, slowly walking towards him. Hacus, Im delighted to see you! Song Jian laughed, opening his arms and walking towards Hacus. I seem to recall that you didnt have this cane the last time we met. Why are you using it now? His gaze fell first on Hacuss cane. The cane appeared to be carved from a single piece of wood, its surface ornate with intricate designs. Some details were indistinct due to years of use. The cane radiated a sense of the passage of time and the weight of history. Having handled various valuable items, Song Jian had developed a strong ability to assess them. He noticed the cane the moment Hacus appeared on the stage. If this cane is a piece of equipment, its at least silver-quality, or perhaps even higher, Song Jian thought to himself. Ahem, Ive been hit with a chill these days. My strength is greatly reduced, and even moving around has become harder. I had no choice but to rely on my old friend here Hacus coughed, smiling weakly. Song Jian was taken aback. When he focused his attention on Hacus again, he realized that Hacus did seem much weaker than before. He had felt threatened by Hacuss power when they had first met, but it seemed like Hacus had suddenly lost most of his strength, becoming a true old man. The loss of power, a common cold couldnt cause such significant damage This thought immediately flashed through Song Jians mind. However, he didnt show any confusion on his face, but gently patted Hacuss shoulder and said with concern, My old friend, you must take good care of yourself. Its all destiny! Hacus gave Song Jian a meaningful look. I can tell that youve perfectly completed the task I gave you. Heres your reward. I hope it satisfies you. With that, Hacus handed Song Jian a treasure chest the size of a soccer ball and slowly walked away. Chapter 505: 505: Blueprint of the Suit Chapter 505: Blueprint of the Suit System: You have completed the epic quest given to you by Shadow Circus Troupe leader, Hacus, and have obtained an Epic Chest; your favorability level with the Shadow Circus Troupe has been elevated to Respect; you have gained 500 Shadow Circus Troupe points; Upon seeing the system notification, an excited smile appeared on Song Jians face instantly; An Epic chest, this is truly an Epic chest! If it yields any gear, it would probably be the first Epic gear in the game. Compared with the Epic gear, the favorability level, the Shadow Circus Troupe points, they all were trivial and unworthy of mention! Song Jian didnt even glance at what purpose Shadow Circus Troupe points served, his eyes were solely fixed on the chest in his hand. However, this is not the place to open the Epic chest, so Song Jian suppressed his excitement, and stored the chest in his inventory. The abnormality in Hacuss behavior that he displayed earlier, Song Jian had already forgotten about it, his whole being was fully engrossed in the Epic item. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he was eagerly turning around to return to Manor Castle to open the chest, a player suddenly yelled out loud, Hahaha, I finally traded for the blueprint of the Golden Worker Ant Set! Song Jian froze for a moment, turned his head to look, not far away, in front of a tent, a player wearing leather armor was waving a forging blueprint in his hands, showing off excitedly; The blue set blueprints indeed good, but do you have the materials to forge this gear? a player next to him snorted disdainfully. What do you understand, since we can exchange for blueprints, we definitely can obtain the forging materials, its just that we havent found it yet The player who received the forging blueprint calmed down a bit, glanced scornfully at the mocking player, and stored the blueprint in his inventory. Exactly, and most importantly, this circus wont stay here forever. Once they depart, the Golden Worker Ant Set will become out of print another player sighed. As we know, once any item in the game becomes out of print, it will be adored by a vast number of players. Remembering that the items exchanged from the Shadow Circus Troupe would no longer appear in the future, a large number of players instantly became restless and blocked the tent where the blueprints could be exchanged. Seeing that he couldnt squeeze in for a while, Song Jian glanced at a player next to him, nudged toward the crowd with his lips, and asked, Hey, brother, can you tell me what that guy has traded for? You, you just got, got internet connection, dont you even know, know this? This player was actually a stutterer. He looked down at Song Jian and his tone was filled with an inexplicable sense of superiority: You, you, you just have to complete, complete the tasks, tasks posted by the circus, then, you, you can get, get, get points. You, you, you can use these points to exchange, exchange for a lot of out, out, out-of-print treasures Although the players speech was strenuous to listen to, Song Jian attentively listened and soon understood that so many players came to do the tasks published by the Shadow Circus Troupe not just for the hefty task rewards. Each completed task not only gave out task rewards, but also provided points which could be used to exchange for a lot of good stuff from the Shadow Circus Troupes staff; Hey, I traded for a helmet blueprint of the Golden Soldier Ant Set, who wants to buy it? Highest bidder gets it, no poor offers! At that moment, a player flourishingly waved his forging blueprint, emerged from the tent, and yelled loudly as he walked. Asssembling a Set requires too many forging blueprints. If you only get one or two pieces, you cannot fully utilize the advantage of the Set, so some players often sell the blueprint after trading for it; The Gol, Golden Soldier, Soldier Ant Set is better, better than the Worker, Worker Ant Set by a long shot! The stuttering player adjacent to them said enviously. Golden Worker Ant, Golden Soldier Ant, then is there an even better set? A thought occurred to Song Jian and he quickly asked. Of, of course there is, compared, compared to Golden Worker Ant and Soldier Ant Sets theres the Demonic Worker Ant, Demonic, Demonic Soldier Ant Sets Hearing Song Jians query, the player next to him immediately answered, as if knowing something Song Jian didnt made him something of a higher rank. Song Jian just smiled, not minding the stuttering players attitude, and continued to ask, Are there even better set blueprints? The stuttering player paused, looked Song Jian up and down, and said with surprise, It, it seems you, you really are a bit not, not ordinary Of, of course there are better set blueprints, but, but Im, Im afraid it, it, it will scare you! The stuttering player glanced at Song Jian and said, Gold, Golden Ant King Set, Demonic Ant, Ant King Set, these, these two sets are the, the top tier sets, but, but pity that you cant, cant trade for them Golden Ant King Set, Demonic Ant King Set? A corner of Song Jians mouth slightly turned up, seems like his guess was correct, the Shadow Circus Troupe really did have the blueprints for these two sets; If only there was Golden Ant King Ancestor Set Song Jian secretly thought to himself. You, you know something The stuttering player deliberately looked around then whispered something in Song Jians ear. What? According, according to rumors, the Shadow Circus Troupe has, has, has gold quality set, set blueprints The stuttering player spoke softly. Gold quality set blueprints? Song Jian was startled, as we know, the Worker Ant and Soldier Ant sets were blue quality, and the Ant King sets individual pieces were already silver quality. If there really are Gold quality set blueprints, then it must be the individual pieces of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set So there really is an Ant Emperor Ancestor Set? Song Jian spoke to himself. What, what, what did, did you just, just say? The stuttering player asked, puzzled. Oh, nothing, who can I get the Gold quality set blueprints from? Song Jian asked. Hey, anyone else wouldnt know this The stuttering player grinned proudly: But, but I, I happen to know While saying this, he stretched out his right hand, and rubbed his thumb and index finger in front of Song Jian a couple of times, raised his eyebrows, and looked at Song Jian with a smile on his face. Song Jian paused, took a deep breath, took out a thousand Doomsday Coins from his inventory, and handed them to the other party; Only, only one thousand Do you want it, or should I take it back Song Jians face sank as he spoke. One thousand, one thousand is, is okay The stuttering player quickly took the Doomsday Coins and whispered into Song Jians ear: According, according to rumors, you can get the, the news of, of, of the gold-quality set blueprints from the circus, circus, circus leader Hacus? An astonished look appeared on Song Jians face. Chapter 506: Equipment Box Chapter 506: Equipment Box Eh, you actually, actually know, know the name of the circus, circus, circus boss? The stuttering player looked at Song Jian in astonishment. Song Jian gave a faint smile, and after observing for a while, slowly exited the crowd. The stuttering player glanced at Song Jians fading figure, appearing as if deep in thought. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and followed Song Jian out of the crowd. Hacus, I cant believe he actually possesses the blueprint for the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set Song Jian mumbled to himself as he walked. After asking around, Song Jian arrived at Hacus tent; despite being the leader of the Shadow Circus Troupe, Hacus dwelling was far from conspicuous. The tent was small and an unremarkable grey, its edges weather-worn, and a large patch of white cloth sewn into the left side. If Song Jian hadnt triple-checked, he would never have thought that Hacus lived here. There was no guard outside the tent, only a half-rolled curtain; Song Jian approached, lifted the curtain and saw the old Beastman Hacus sitting at a wooden table, slowly sipping a thick, green liquid. Seeing Hacus weary expression, it was obvious the green liquid was as unpleasant as the smell it gave off. Hearing the curtain rustle, and sensing someone come in, Hacus eyed his visitor warily, his right hand quickly moving to his waist; Why, its you? Recognizing Song Jian, Hacus immediately relaxed, then frowned and took another sip of the green liquid, coughing twice as he asked. Are you ill? Song Jian sniffed the pungent smell in the air, recognizing one or two of the herbs. However, with his basic knowledge of alchemy, Song Jian could only identify a few of the components; Cough, didnt I tell you, a bit of a cold Hacus squinted at Song Jian and asked, What brings you here? Song Jian smiled slightly. The excuse of a cold was absurd, and probably even Hacus didnt believe it. Song Jian, however, didnt call him out on it; I heard you know about the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set? Song Jian asked straightforwardly. By now, his favourability with the Shadow Circus Troupe had reached Reverence, so asking Hacus for information wouldnt be rejected. If it were any other player, without reaching a certain level of favourability, not only would they be unable to inquire from Hacus, but they would probably also face Hacus wrath just by entering his tent. Hacus was silent for a while, then asked Song Jian with a strange look, Havent you looked at your task reward yet? Too many people, havent had time to open it, plan to look at it when I get back! Song Jian casually remarked with a shrug. Why not open it now? Hacus suggested. Song Jian paused, seemed to realize something, then took the epic-level chest from his inventory and placed it on the table. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Open it now? Song Jian rubbed his hands and glanced at Hacus. Hacus smiled and nodded; Song Jian placed his right hand on the epic-level chest. The reward chest of the task doesnt require time to open, it can be opened directly; Ka-chuck~ The epic-level chest opened, a faint purplish-red light emanated from the chest, though the glow was very weak. Song Jian opened the chest completely, and the epic-level chest disappeared. In its place on the wooden table was a square metal box with a handle. On the four sides of the metal box, there was a relief of a giant golden ant; This metal box looked rather old, with rust stains at some corners, and numerous marks of cutting and hacking on its surface, as if it had been through many battles. Hacus Equipment Box (Special Item), Epic level, Item Description: This is Hacus former battle gear. It has accompanied him through countless battles and is his most intimate companion; Equ, equipment box? Song Jian looked at the attributes of this metal box and was stunned. Open it and see. Looking at the metal box, a gentle smile surfaced on Hacus face. Song Jian grabbed the round handle of the box and pulled hard; Clatter~ The sound of gears grinding and turning came from within the box. The entire box opened completely to reveal a model of a golden ant regally roaring towards the sky; No, no, this isnt a model, this, this is, this is equipment, this is a complete set of equipment! Song Jian was dumbfounded. He didnt expect that the reward for the epic-level task assigned by Hacus would be a full set of equipment; This, is the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set! Hacus sighed softly as he touched the set. Golden quality, golden quality, it is, it is all golden quality Song Jian carefully examined each piece of equipment in the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set. Each individual piece was of golden quality, and the full set combined was of epic level; Level 30 equipment, but, this durability is a bit too low, isnt it? Song Jian scanned it carefully. Upon completion, he couldnt help but frown. The set was complete with a helmet, chest armor, shoulder guards, gloves, trousers, leg guards, hand guards, boots and a beltnine items in total. And two pieces of equipment together added an extra attribute. Each extra piece added another attribute. With nine pieces, there were eight additional attributes in total. These eight additional attributes made the whole set of epic level. What slightly upset Song Jian was the low durability of this set. All were below ten points, the chest armor durability was even reduced to three points. Song Jian suspected that if he wore this set of equipment, roughly half the setup would be ruined after fighting for five or six hours. Although its epic level, if the durability is too low, the value will be much less Song Jian looked somewhat pained. Moreover, the most important thing was that, currently, the blacksmith shop could only repair silver quality equipment. Any equipment exceeding silver quality required a Master Level Forging Master for repairs. Even in the City of Hymns, there had never been a Master Level Forging Master. Even high-level Forging Masters were extremely rare. Therefore, theres no way to repair this Golden Ant King Ancestor Set. Who said this set of equipment cant be repaired? Hacus looked up at Song Jian and said, We have people in the Shadow Circus Troupe who can repair it What, really? Song Jians eyes sparkled with glee, he asked in surprise. Chapter 507: The Art of Throwing Knife Chapter 507: The Art of Throwing Knife If this set of epic-level equipment could not be repaired, Song Jian would only treat it as a decoration, something to occasionally take out and admire. Now that he had the chance to repair it, Song Jian would definitely seize it; Hacus, youre not honest at all. As a quest reward, why not give me a brand new set? Giving me a used set is forgivable, but its even about to become scrap metal Song Jian complained. Hehe, do you think I dont want to repair it? You should know that it has accompanied me for decades. If it were not for it, I would have died without even leaving a corpse behind. Hacus said with a bitter smile. Enough, enough, tell me who can repair this set of equipment, I want to fix it as fast as possible, Song Jian remarked. Although this set of equipment requires a level 30 to be worn, Song Jian levelled up quickly. It wouldnt take long for him to wear it if he focused on leveling up. Once the equipment is repaired, and he reaches level 30, he can put on the epic-level Golden Ant King Ancestor Set and ride the Black Dragon mount. By then, challenging first-rank Combat Power would be much easier. If he can reach this goal, Song Jian would undoubtedly be the number one player in the game. Go to the tent at the far left of the circus, the one embroidered with a burning rose. Look for a girl named Betty there, and tell her that old Hacus sent you, Hacus said, shaking his head. Hacus touched the side of the metal box, and the whole box closed up again. Alright, leave it to me. Song Jian put the equipment box into his inventory and couldnt wait to leave Hacuss tent. Far away, Yuan Peilong watched in surprise as Song Jian walked out of Hacuss tent, mumbling: I didnt, didnt expect, he, he actually knows, knows the head of the circus Song Jian quickly found the tent embroidered with the burning rose. At that moment, a red-haired girl was practicing throwing knives at a wooden target five meters away in front of the tent. This girl looked only seventeen or eighteen, she was quite short but had a great figure. She wore a tight leather armor on her upper body, revealing her shoulders and arms, a battle skirt on her lower body, engraved with glimmering metal protective plates. Moving inward, she was wearing a loincloth, with tall boots on her feet; She wore a belt round her slim waist, crammed with throwing knives, and in her hand, she held four or five more knives; There was a black cloth covering her eyes, and she was throwing the knives solely by perceptual ability. However, she was extremely accurate with her throwing knives; all the knives stuck deep into the center of the target, and together, they made the pattern of a blooming rose; Song Jian waited quietly by her side, waited until all her throwing knives were stuck in the targets heart, waited till she took off the black cloth from her eyes, and then walked up to her and said, Hello, my name is Song Jian, Hacus asked me to find you. He said you could help me repair this equipment Song Jian took out the equipment box and placed it on the ground; Betty raised her eyebrows, her gaze fell first on the equipment box, then on Song Jian. A meaningful smile appeared on her face as she whispered: I didnt expect that old man to actually give you this equipment set When she finished speaking, Betty walked towards the wooden target and pulled out the throwing knives, slipping them back into her belt; Indeed, I can repair this set. But why should I help you? Betty looked Song Jian up and down, a proud look on her face. What do I need to offer to earn your assistance? Song Jian asked with a smile; If that old man gave this set to you, it seems that he values you greatly Betty stroked her smooth chin thoughtfully, and mumbled to herself, That old mans vision is usually accurate. Could this guy really have something special about him? After hesitating for a moment, Betty revealed a mischievous smile as she stared at Song Jian, making him uncomfortable. Well, if you help me practice my knife-throwing skills for a while, I promise to help you fix this set, Betty said cheerfully. Is it that simple? Song Jian became suspicious. The equipment had never been repaired during Hacuss time. If its really so simple to fix, why didnt Hacus do it himself? Its just that simple, Betty affirmed, nodding her head. Okay, Ill do it, Song Jian hesitated for a moment, but eventually agreed. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Great. Betty giggled, pulling Song Jian in front of the wooden target and saying, First of all, I will tie you to this wooden target, then I will stand at a distance and throw knives. The knives will stick precisely at your surroundings You saw my knife-throwing skills just now; its very precise. Ill absolutely not hit you Betty said seriously. When Song Jian heard that they planned to rope him to the wood target, he immediately knew what Betty intended to do. It startled him, and he carefully looked at Betty twice. Level 30, first-rank battle power Song Jian was speechless for a moment. He didnt expect that this petite girl before him would be so strong. You really wont hit me? Song Jian asked. I promise, I absolutely wont! Betty said quickly, her face serious. But the teasing look in her eyes didnt escape Song Jians notice. Song Jian looked at the wooden target, then at Betty, hesitating for a long time before he slowly nodded. Great, this will be my grand finale as Betty the One-Blade Piercing Heart Throwing Knife. She cheered, and dragged Song Jian to the wooden target where she bound his hands and feet in a big shape. With my strength, even if she stabs me a couple of times, she cant kill me instantly. Plus, I also have a shield skill, as well as the Morphing into Dark Cloud ability. As long as she doesnt kill me instantly, this task is only thrilling but not dangerous, Song Jian thought to himself. Betty walked to a place five meters away from the wooden target and was about to throw a knife when she suddenly stopped. She seemingly remembered something. Then, Song Jian saw Betty continue to backtrack until she was eight meters away from the wooden target. Betty stopped and nodded to herself. Good, this time, Im going to challenge an eight-meter throwing knife skill. Lets do it! Betty cheered for herself; Swish~ Before Song Jian had time to react, a shining blade was already lodged into the wooden target near his temple. The blade of the knife was less than three centimeters from his eye, he could even feel a slight chill coming from the knife; -210 A damage number popped up from Song Jians head. Feeling the blood slowly dripping from his brow, Song Jian suddenly had a bad feeling. Chapter 508: 508: Almost Died Chapter 508: Almost Died Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She didnt even hit me directly, just the daggers energy, and I already lost 200 Vitality Points Song Jians face turned pale, and a bad feeling surfaced in his heart. Yay, perfect! Far away, Betty clenched her fists and raised them in excitement, cheering aloud. Can we please wait a moment Song Jian shouted loudly. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ This time, three daggers circled around Song Jians head, with one of them slashing through his cheek before embedding into the wooden target. -172 -150 -280 Three more damage numbers floated above Song Jians head, his over two thousand Vitality Points had almost plummeted by half. What the hell! Betty has more than ten to twenty daggers on her waist, and my Vitality Points are already almost halved after just four throws. The most important thing is that these are just simple scratches. Song Jian now believes that Betty definitely has the strength to kill him instantly. Buzz~ With a thought, Song Jian activated the Heart of Ice, and a pale blue Frost Shield appeared around his body. With 800 Defense Points on the Frost Shield, it should be able to block at least four more daggers, right? Song Jian thought to himself. Upon seeing the Frost Shield surface around Song Jians body, a smirk appeared on Bettys lips. She suddenly feigned realization and yelled, Oh no, how could I forget? I usually perform blindfolded! With that, Betty took out the black cloth used earlier, wrapped it around her eyes twice, and tied it shut. Holy crap, is she insane?! In Song Jians mind, a million horses galloped past. Why am I upgrading the set? Why do I need to upgrade the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set? Are my Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword not good enough, or can I not single-handedly defeat elite bosses anymore? My equipment already surpasses most players, so why do I need to upgrade this set? Song Jian felt bitter, wanting to cry. Screw this, Im not playing anymore! With a thought, Song Jian instantly tried to Morph into a Dark Cloud, seeking escape from the wooden target. However, he soon received a skill release failed notice. System: You are in a state of Sealed Escape Skills, Morphing into Dark Cloud skill release failed. Sealed Escape Skills? Can I even play properly anymore Feeling helpless, Song Jian couldnt help shedding tears of frustration. Unexpectedly, his trump card became useless before it even saw action. In a panic, Song Jian began struggling vigorously. The wooden target shook, creaking loudly, revealing his incredible strength reaching an astonishing 50 points, bordering on a superhuman level. Although sealed on the target, the restriction only limited his skills, not his physical attacks. Amidst Song Jians struggle, the shackles binding his hands and feet started to sway, and small cracks appeared at the connection point with the wooden target. Frowning, Bettys face turned cold, with an icy aura as she snorted. Like a razor-sharp line, she shot the dagger at Song Jian; Clang clang clang~ This time, the daggers drew even closer to Song Jian, with almost every single one cutting into the Frost Shield. The collision created cracks and shattered the shield completely, the defense instantly reduced to zero. As all the daggers embedded into the wooden target, Song Jians Vitality Points barely hung on, with less than 500 left. Im going to die! Song Jian broke out in cold sweat, not hesitating to activate the second shield, the Bloodthirsty Shield. This was a golden-grade equipment of Song Jian, a special effect of the Ring of Blood; Bloodthirsty (Active): Upon activation, the user gains a Bloody Shield with 1000 defense points. 50% of the damage Bloody Shield takes will be converted into Vitality Points for the user. When the Bloody Shield shatters, all enemies within range will take 500 true damage and be inflicted with a trembling state, preventing them from attacking or moving for 3 seconds; Cooldown: 60 minutes This ability was much stronger than Frost Shield, but with a long cooldown, Song Jian rarely used this skill, only using it as a last resort in life-and-death situations! Huh, you have quite a few life-saving skills! There was a hint of astonishment in Bettys eyes. Though her eyes were blindfolded, her strong perception allowed her to detect everything around her, making the blindfold essentially no hindrance; Bettys lips curled up, staring at Song Jian with great interest. For Betty, this was an unconventional challenge. Her thrown daggers had to bring Song Jians Vitality Points to the lowest without making any contact, whereas Song Jian only needed to ensure his own survival. At this point, Betty still had eight daggers on her C four in her hand, and four tucked in her waist; Her fingers danced, and the four daggers gracefully leaped in Bettys right hand like mischievous elves, yet completely under her control. With a flushed face, Song Jian clenched his right hand and broke free from the handcuffs on the wooden target with a bang. Before Song Jian could show any joy, Betty snorted coldly, and a flash of cold light swiftly flew through the space connecting the handcuffs and the wooden target, nailing the handcuffs firmly back onto the target. Dont move, these daggers dont have eyes! Betty warned coldly. Song Jian instantly felt a chill run up his legs, daring not to move; Wham! Wham! Wham~ Three more daggers flew past Song Jians body and penetrated the wooden target. This time, the red light of the Bloodthirsty Shield violently trembled but remained unshattered; Huh, interesting Betty appeared to take the challenge more seriously. She drew the remaining four daggers from her waist, clasping her hands together and throwing them with all her strength towards the wooden target; Pop! Pop! Pop~ The Bloodthirsty Shield finally shattered after three explosive sounds. At the moment the shield shattered, a green light fell on Song Jian from above, raising his Vitality Points from just over 400 to 820; Simultaneously, a surge of energy erupted from Song Jians body. Unable to withstand the 500 true damage, the wooden target behind him broke apart. Pop! Pop! Pop~ The wooden target disintegrated into countless fragments, scattering in every direction. Song Jian was instantly freed and fell from the target to the ground; At this moment, the last dagger flew at Song Jians chest. Had the wooden target not shattered and Song Jian still bound, the dagger would have only struck the left side of his waist on the target. However, as Song Jian fell to the ground, the daggers trajectory shifted abruptly from his waist to his chest; Watch out! Bettys face changed dramatically. She had only meant to scare Song Jian, not kill him. Seeing the dagger aiming for his chest, she panicked. At the critical moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian, transforming into his double; Abyssal Phantom! The moment the phantom appeared, the dagger pierced its chest. A damage figure of over 1800 emerged from the phantoms head, causing the just-summoned Abyssal Phantom to shatter like a soap bubble. Chapter 509: 509: Blueprint Chapter 509: Blueprint Betty didnt expect Song Jian to break free from the wooden target on his own; this was completely beyond her expectation. If Song Jian didnt move, the last flying knife would just graze his body and embed itself into the wooden target, leaving him in a near-death state at most. However, now Song Jian had broken free, his position changed, and the last flying knife posed a risk to his life. Since Song Jian could take out the equipment box, it was evident that he had a good relationship with Hacus. Everyone in the Shadow Circus Troupe knew about this set of equipment. If Betty accidentally killed Song Jian this time, Hacus would probably be furious. Fortunately, Song Jian had many life-saving skills. Abyssal Phantom appeared, and the flying knife instantly killed the Phantom Clone. Song Jians face was pale; the power of this knife astonished him. Even he himself would find it difficult to instantly kill Phantom Clone since it had seventy percent of his attributes. Betty patted her chest, scared out of her wits. Seeing Song Jian still alive, she showed a relieved expression on her face, but it quickly faded. She walked up to Song Jian, tossed a purple potion at him, and said with distaste, Youre so weak. My flying knife didnt even touch you, and you look like youre about to die. Were you scared? Song Jian gave a bitter smile, took the purple potion, and was stunned when he looked at it. Full Recovery Potion? Instantly fills 100% Vitality Points, with a cooldown time of 30 seconds? Song Jian exclaimed. All right, drink it quickly, and dont tell the old guy about it. It was just for fun, and youre just too fragile Betty said nervously. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, ultimately putting the potion into his inventory. As for his lost Vitality Points, he wasnt in battle right now, so he could just wait for them to recover slowly. It would only take two or three hours for Song Jians Vitality Points to be fully restored. Do you have the Alchemy formula for the Complete Recovery Potion? Song Jian asked, glancing at Betty. I dont know Alchemy Betty rolled her eyes. Song Jian nodded. Hacus told him to find Betty to repair the equipment. Obviously, her Forge Art must have reached a high level. It was reasonable that she didnt excel in Alchemy, but there must be someone in the Shadow Circus Troupe who was an expert in Alchemy. Um, my equipment Song Jian pointed at the equipment box. Of course, since I promised you, Ill fix it for you Bettys eyes gleamed slyly and nodded. Thank you so much Song Jian nodded, his heart filled with tears. After all, he had just risked his life for this chance to repair the equipment! Dont be in a hurry; I havent finished talking Betty waved her hand, and Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of unease. I can repair this equipment, but you have to provide the materials required for the repair said Betty. May I ask what materials are needed and how much of them? Song Jian asked cautiously. He finally understood why after so many years, Hacus hadnt repaired the equipment. Apparently, the last difficulty must be the materials required for the repair. Youll need the Ant shells from the Golden Ant Clan Betty said. Thats easy Song Jian sighed in relief. He had plenty of ant shells in his inventory, which was almost full. Golden-quality Ant shells Betty added. Song Jian: Ordinary soldier ants and worker ants would only drop blue-quality Ant shells, while the Ant King would have a chance to drop silver-quality ones. To get golden-quality Ant shells, they had to hunt down the Ant King Progenitor. If Song Jian hadnt witnessed the power of the Ant King Progenitor, he would have agreed to do it. However, now that he had seen the power of the Ant King Progenitor, he didnt dare to say he could kill it, even if he reached level 30 and attained the First-Order Combat Power. No wonder Hacus hasnt been able to repair this equipment for so many years Song Jians face suddenly darkened. This equipment was just his gear before he gained First-Order Combat Power. Theres no need to repair it at all. After he gained First-Order power, he stopped using this equipment Betty said, sticking out her tongue. Is there any other way? Song Jian asked tentatively. Regular blue Ant shells will also work, Betty suddenly said. But you must have a large number of blue-quality Ant shells. I can merge blue-quality Ant shells into silver-quality and then use silver-quality to merge into golden-quality Song Jians face showed a hint of joy; Betty glanced at him and said, To fully repair this equipment, youll need at least eight thousand blue-quality Ant shells. Also, theres a failure rate in the merging process. Lastly, I wont merge them for free. Ill need a certain amount of labor fees No problem! Song Jian waved his hand. The labor fee will be about 1.3 million Doomsday Coins Betty said. Song Jians waving hand suddenly froze. Originally, he thought it would only cost a few thousand Doomsday Coins, but he didnt expect it to be 1.3 million Doomsday Coins. Miss Betty, isnt this price a bit too high? Song Jian said with a bitter face. Although Song Jians current financial strength far exceeded that of ordinary players, 1.3 million Doomsday Coins was still beyond his means. Arent you a lord? Betty looked surprised, thinking that lords were supposed to be wealthy. Sorry, do you have a misunderstanding about lords? Song Jian said helplessly. Even if I sold my entire territory, I wouldnt have 1.3 million Doomsday Coins Fine, then give me 130,000 Doomsday Coins Betty waved her hand. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian: Im so tired! Just when Song Jian was about to take out the money, he suddenly remembered something, took out a forging recipe from his inventory, and asked Betty, Can I use this recipe to substitute the 130,000 labor fees? Forging recipe? Betty looked interested. Let me see. Song Jian handed over the Demonic Ant Queen Set Gauntlet recipe he obtained from the Golden Ant Clan lair. The Demonic Ant Queen Set? Not bad. Let me see. Hmm, the forging method is somewhat different from what I know, but the handling of the forging arc is excellent Betty took the recipe and studied it carefully. After a long study, Betty seemed to remember that there was another person beside her. Looking slightly embarrassed, she coughed and raised her head, saying, All right, Ill accept this recipe for the labor fee Seeing Bettys excited expression, Song Jian wondered if he had just sold the recipe for too little Chapter 510: 510: Shadow Giant Dragon Chapter 510: Shadow Giant Dragon In fact, after Song Jian gave most of the ant shells to Betty, the blueprint for the forging of the Demonized Ant Kings gauntlet had lost its value. Without the Demonized Ant Shell, it was impossible to forge this gauntlet, and importantly, Song Jian only has the blueprint for this gauntlet, without any blueprints for other parts. Even if he managed to make it, its value would be much diminished. Once he got the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set, Song Jian lost interest in the Demonic Ant Queen Set. These ant shells of yours are tainted with the aura of the Abyss; it would take a lot of work to rid them of it, Betty said while frowning, looking at the pile of blue-quality ant shells that resembled a small mountain. It would be a bother if you could do that, consider these as extra craftmanship cost, Song Jian took out a little over a thousand ant shells, chuckling as he did. Seeing Song Jian took out over a thousand ant shells, Betty looked slightly happier. Now Song Jian didnt have a single ant shell left from his Ant Cavern haul, but these materials didnt hold much value for him anymore. Compared to the thirty-level epic armor set in front of him, all this did not amount to much more than mere recycling. Leave it to me; come back for the equipment in three days, Betty swept the ant shells resembling a small mountain into her storage space with one wave of her hand and entered her tent. It was lively in the Shadow Circus Troupe, the equipment repair issue had been settled, and Song Jian was not in a hurry to level up, but began leisurely making his way around the troupe. Having only interacted with the Shadow Circus Troupe a few times, Song Jian rapidly discovered that the troupe harbored deep secrets. It was bolstered by impressive resources, such as the Complete Recovery Potion in the storage section, which piqued his curiosity. His Advanced Healing Potion was pretty decent, but compared to the Complete Recovery Potion, it was practically garbage. If only I could get my hands on the formula for the Complete Recovery Potion Song Jian muttered to himself. But he also knew that the difficulty of attaining the brewing method for the Complete Recovery Potion would be akin to the epic level mission he had previously completed. While Song Jian was wandering around, someone suddenly bumped into him, and a note found its way into his hand. Song Jian watched as the figure that had bumped into him quickly melted into the crowd, frowning slightly as he did. He opened the note to a drawing of a skull, and an address followed by the signature, your old slave. Qi Yun? Song Jian frowned. As far as Qi Yun was concerned, Song Jian remained indifferent. Even though Qi Yun had advanced to the profession of Shadow Priest, with colossal potential for the future, Song Jian felt that his Sword Controller was not any worse. Moreover, he was much higher in level than Qi Yun and could easily overpower him in head-on combat. However, it now seemed that Qi Yun had infiltrated the Shadow Circus Troupe. If conflict arose, it might disrupt the restoration of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set. Lets see what mischief this guy is up to, Song Jian began walking toward the address penned on the paper. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the edge of the Shadow Circus Troupe. There was an inconspicuous low tent, where a man with golden vertical pupils, fully wrapped in black cloth, was standing at the entrance. Upon spotting Song Jian, Qi Yun started to cough and laugh, emitting a creepy voice as if he was forcing it out from his throat. You finally came, Qi Yun said in a hoarse voice. What do you want? Out with it Song Jian said impatiently, If its about the same thing as last time, save it. The fact that I didnt report you to the Shadow Circus Troupe is a favor enough. Dont you get it! I called you over to offer you a good deal. Arent you going to listen? said Qi Yun. A good deal? What good deal? Song Jian scoffed. He found it hard to trust Qi Yuns words. If he were Qi Yun, he would probably wish the worst on himself. Hehe, are you going to discuss this out in the open? Qi Yun looked around and said, Lets go inside the tent. I trust you wont be afraid. Dont try to goad me, it wont work, Song Jian responded disdainfully, walking towards the tent. Qi Yun glanced around before entering the tent right behind Song Jian. The interior of Qi Yuns tent was very simple, comprised of a bed and several stools. Standing inside, Song Jian felt as if his head was about to touch the top of the tent. What is it? Song Jian asked. Qi Yun began by setting up an anti-spying enchantment in the tent. Soon, soft lights were emitted from the four corners of the tent. Song Jian felt as if the entire tent was enveloped in a bubble. If any mental strength tried to probe this place, he would be immediately found. However, the enchantment had no defensive capabilities. It could be effortlessly broken from the inside or the outside. Ive told you before, this Shadow Circus Troupe, in reality, is transporting a Shadow Crystal to the Shadow Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range Qi Yun spoke slowly. Song Jian listened attentively, with an initially dismissive expression that quickly changed into a serious one. So youre saying that there are shadow dragons in the Shadow Castle? And that the entire Shadow Circus Troupe is basically this dragons slave? Song Jian asked, stunned. Indeed. This is the information I gathered after joining the Shadow Circus Troupe. The reason why they are transporting the Shadow Crystal is because this Shadow Dragon is getting old and needs the crystal to sustain its life Qi Yun laughed, coughing as he did. What does this have to do with me? Song Jian asked, his face impassive. In fact, Song Jian was greatly shocked. Any dragon of any attribute was at the peak of the food chain. In this game, defeating a dragon would instantaneously make a player a fortune. Moreover, this was an elderly dragon on the brink of death, providing a tantalizing opportunity for Song Jian. However, Song Jian was clearly aware of his strength. He hadnt even reached the first combat power level yet. A large number of people in the Shadow Circus Troupe had already reached level one in combat power, and they were still reduced to being the Shadow Dragons servants, let alone Song Jian himself. A dragon isnt enough to whet your appetite? Qi Yun chuckled. Heh, you think too highly of me Song Jian shook his head and calmly said, although, he was now fully interested in this Shadow Dragon. Even if it is an aging dragon on the brink of death, it still has a few years, or even a decade of life left. I can afford to wait until Im stronger before hunting it down Song Jian thought to himself. Thats fine, since youre not interested in the Shadow Dragon, how about resurrection after death? Are you interested in that? Qi Yun asked, watching Song Jian closely. Resurrection after death? Song Jian felt a jolt run through his body. He stared at Qi Yun, his face filled with surprise. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 511 - 510: Signing the Contract Chapter 511: Chapter 510: Signing the Contract What is it that makes players fear this game? Isnt it that dying in the game means losing ones life in the real world? It is important to note that the danger level in this game is a thousand times, even ten thousand times higher than in the real world. Pick any dungeon or monster encountered on the road, and there is a possibility of losing ones life. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thus, after seeing so many people die, players in this game have become more cautious, willing to be conservative, missing out on some opportunities, but also ensuring their lives are safe. Are you saying you possess a resurrection skill? Song Jian asked in surprise. It is normal for a priest to possess the Resurrection Skill, but in this game, Song Jian has never heard of any priest who possesses it. Qi Yun laughed and took out a dazzling crystal ball and displayed it to Song Jian. Skill Crystal C Rebirth in Fire, special player skill. Skill Description: When a player with this skill has zero Vitality Points, they will be reborn in a nearby place with fire. After being reborn, the player becomes weakened, attributes decrease by 80% for one hour; Skill cooldown time: 24 hours; Usage requirements: Player. It really is a resurrection skill Song Jians eyes gleamed, and for a moment, his thoughts raced as he looked at Qi Yun with a malicious gaze. The good feelings between Song Jian and the Shadow Circus Troupe have already risen to admiration. If he kills Qi Yun now, the good feelings with the Shadow Circus Troupe will undoubtedly be affected; However, in front of the Rebirth in Fire skill, Song Jian did not care about any loss of goodwill with the Shadow Circus Troupe or even the entire territory of Doomsday City. Kill him, kill him and get this Skill Crystal Evil thoughts arose in Song Jians heart as sweat appeared on his forehead, and unconsciously, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword materialized in his palm. In Song Jians ear, barely audible moans were heard, as if someone was whispering in his ear, reciting something in the language of the Abyss. A hint of black aura appeared in Song Jians brows; At that moment, a cooling flow rushed through Song Jians head, waking him instantly; Whatwhat happened to me? Song Jian looked at the faint black aura that emerged around his body and could not help but feel a chill. Abyssal aura, I didnt expect you to have it too haha~ Qi Yun seemed to see something interesting, looking at Song Jian up and down and laughing. When you stare into the Abyss, the Abyss stares back at you Qi Yun suddenly said. Huh~ Song Jian took a deep breath, just now he really wanted to kill Qi Yun, even resorting to killing and looting here, he had to obtain that skill. Noticing Song Jians intentions, Qi Yun played with the crystal ball in his hand, This kind of Skill Crystal will be lost once it shatters, and this crystal is very fragile, even the slightest force could break it. What will it take for you to give me this skill? Song Jian asked with a stern face. His previous performance was too obvious, and Song Jian no longer had a chance to negotiate. No matter how harsh the conditions Qi Yun proposed, Song Jian could only grit his teeth and accept them. Even if it meant Slaughtering the entire Shadow Circus Troupe, gambling with the entire territorys resources, Song Jian would most likely agree. Resurrection and rebirth skills are simply too valuable for players. Dont worry, the task I have for you is definitely within your capabilities Qi Yun smiled, now in control of the situation. No matter what you ask me to do, I need to get this skill first Song Jian insisted, cutting off Qi Yun as he began to speak, These are the prerequisite conditions, or else we have no need to continue talking. Song Jian had made up his mind, once negotiations broke down, he would use any means necessary C steal or rob C to obtain this Skill Crystal even if it cost him everyone in the Shadow Circus Troupe. Seemingly noticing Song Jians determination, Qi Yun hesitated for a moment and slowly put away the crystal ball. Tell me, what do you need me to do Song Jian asked, Help you get the Shadow Crystal? No problem. Qi Yun glanced at Song Jian and slowly shook his head, This Shadow Crystal within the Circus Troupe seems to have a problem; my target is no longer it. What do you need then? Song Jian frowned. You know my profession Qi Yun looked at Song Jian, sighed, and said, To advance, I need a large number of Shadow Crystals. Since this Shadow Crystal cant meet my requirements, then I need to find another one. You want me to find another complete, problem-free Shadow Crystal for you? Song Jian asked in surprise. No, I need you to escort me to the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range and lure out the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour Qi Yun said. What, you actually Song Jians face was full of astonishment, he couldnt believe Qi Yuns audacity in targeting the Shadow Giant Dragon. Its a fully-grown Giant Dragon, I wouldnt stand a chance, let alone half an hour, Id probably be killed in an instant Song Jian shook his head. Compared to fighting a Giant Dragon for half an hour, killing Qi Yun seemed much easier. Dont worry, how could I give you a task you cant complete? Qi Yun looked at Song Jian and quickly said, It is said that the Shadow Giant Dragon took a serious irreparable injury during its maturity period. Its strength has significantly weakened; otherwise, it wouldnt be alone in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. With your strength, holding it off for half an hour is not an issue, and killing it may even be possible. Kill it? Song Jian was astonished, then he suddenly realized that the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range was only a level 30 dungeon after all. If he leveled up to 30 and gained the combat power of a first-order, then it might be possible for him to clear the dungeon. It seems that the injured Shadow Giant Dragon should be the final boss of the Dark Castle dungeon Song Jian guessed. Alright, if its really like you said, then Ill have no problem holding off that Shadow Giant Dragon. But I still need to get this Skill Crystal first Song Jian stared at Qi Yun. After pondering for a moment, Qi Yun said, If you can sign a Spirit of Authentication contract with me, then I can give you this skill first. In fact, Qi Yun didnt expect Song Jian to care so much about this skill. He didnt dare to keep it for himself any longer; perhaps Song Jian would agree now and then turn around and assassinate him to snatch the skill back. Qi Yuns strength was too weak, and this Skill Crystal was like a hot potato that he desperately wanted to discard. Agreed! Song Jian nodded without hesitation and quickly said. Chapter 512: Skill Fusion Chapter 512: Skill Fusion When players take on quests, they are essentially signing contracts with the NPCs who issue those quests. The game system supervises these contracts, guaranteeing rewards upon completion and imposing penalties if the quest fails. However, the indigenous inhabitants of this game world were not aware of the game system; they preferred to have a Spirit of Notarization to supervise when making agreements. Regardless of the supervisor, as long as Song Jian accepted the task, it would simply appear as a quest in his quest log. Qi Yun pulled out a small silver knife and cut his finger. A drop of dark red blood flowed out. Then, Qi Yun signaled for Song Jian to do the same. After cutting their fingers, Qi Yun recited an incantation. Summoning the Spirit of Notarization to oversee the contract was a skill that ensured both parties abided by the terms of the contract. Once breached, the consequences would be severe. Suddenly, the light in the tent dimmed. In the space between the pair, a milky-white light appeared out of thin air, followed by a translucent, octopus-like shadow. Qi Yun dripped his blood onto a parchment detailing the quest requirements, then handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian carefully read through the quest requirements and found no traps. He also dripped his blood onto the parchment. The Spirit of Notarization waved its tentacles and rolled up the parchment, slowly reading it out loud. Its voice manifested directly in their minds, leaving the tent in silence. The contract is established. Violators will be erased at a soul level! The voice of the Spirit of Notarization echoed in the depths of their minds. Agreed! Agreed! Both of them said. Whoosh~ The parchment burned in the Spirit of Notarizations tentacles. Then, it sent two translucent tentacles towards the pair, wrapping around them before the spirit slowly disappeared. Song Jian felt as if something was entangling his soul, leaving him with an uncomfortable sense of restraint. A quest notification appeared in his quest log. However, at the bottom of the notification, there was a line of small red text: The contract may be nullified by using Blood of Blasphemy. Seeing this last line, Song Jian couldnt help but smile. It seems that this so-called Spirit of Notarization is of a much lower grade than the game system Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun and thought, Moreover, not every NPC in the game has the right to issue quests! If Qi Yun could directly give quests to Song Jian like the Shadow Circus Troupe leader, there would be no need for the Spirit of Notarization. Using the so-called Spirit of Notarization not only required blood, but the contract could also be nullified by Blood of Blasphemy, a perfect method to avoid penalties for failed quests. After signing the contract overseen by the Spirit of Notarization, Qi Yun seemed relieved and directly handed the Skill Crystal over to Song Jian. Song Jian looked at the Skill Crystal and chose to use it without a second thought. Boom~ A burst of black flame suddenly erupted from Song Jians body, emitting an intense aura that forced Qi Yun, who was caught off guard, to retreat two steps, his back pressing against the tent. This what is this? Fear flickered in Qi Yuns eyes as he stared at the black flame surrounding Song Jians body, disbelief evident in his gaze. System: You used the player-specific skill Rebirth in Fire! This skill perfectly resonates with Abyssal Raging Flame. Do you want to bind these two skills? Note: If bound, a special unforeseen effect may occur, making the skill potentially more powerful or weaker. Fusion mutation? Song Jian was startled but quickly showed a look of joy. This kind of skill upgrade fusion rarely occurred before both skills reached level 10. Since the system already indicated a perfect fusion, there was a high probability that merging them would result in an even more powerful skill. Fuse! Song Jian declared inwardly. The black flame on Song Jians body gradually diminished and disappeared. The Rebirth in Fire skill he had just acquired also began to change. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Enemy of Death God (Passive): Level MAX. Skill Effect: After Vitality Points reach zero, gain invincibility for 10 seconds, removing all skill costs and cooldown times. Skills on cooldown can still be used normally. After 10 seconds, the player can revive at any location within a 1000-meter radius. Upon revival, both Vitality Points and Spirit Points are restored to full, and all skills enter a cooldown period and cannot be used. Cooldown time: 12 hours. Skill Description: Fire is not synonymous with destruction. It also possesses the power to nurture life. This power is so potent that even the Death God cannot face it directly. Those who wield this power are considered the Death Gods greatest enemies! Perfect! Song Jian looked at the new skill that had formed from the perfect fusion of Abyssal Raging Flame and Rebirth in Fire, his face breaking into a delighted smile. The 10-second invulnerability and the ability to ignore skill costs and cooldown times gave Song Jian incredible retaliatory power. Even an enemy with one-grade combat power would be unable to withstand Song Jians 10 seconds of all-out assault. Moreover, after the 10 seconds, Song Jian could revive at any location within a one-kilometer radius. Though his skills would enter a cooldown, his fully restored Vitality and Spirit Points would grant him over 80% of his total combat power. This would allow him to choose his revival location based on the situation at hand. After the fusion, the cooldown time was reduced by half, down to twelve hours. In other words, after a fight, Song Jian could sleep and wake up with the skill available for use once more. Once the fusion was complete, the Abyssal Raging Flame skill disappeared and was replaced by Enemy of Death God. For Song Jian, this only meant that he couldnt benefit from the bonus of the Abyssal Magic Flame during secondary professions like alchemy or engineering. He rarely had the opportunity to use Abyssal Raging Flame during regular combat anyway. After the black flame vanished from his body, Qi Yun stared at Song Jian with a puzzled expression: What was that? It seems that this skill clashes somewhat with the power of the Abyss, Song Jian smiled and casually replied. As for whether or not Qi Yun would believe his explanation, Song Jian didnt concern himself with it. He just didnt want Qi Yun to know that the Rebirth in Fire skill had already fused and changed, significantly altering its properties. If Qi Yun ever tried to thwart him based on the effects of the Rebirth in Fire skill, Song Jian would deliver a significant surprise. Chapter 513: 513: A Series of Tasks? Chapter 513: A Series of Tasks? They agreed that Song Jian would follow the Shadow Circus Troupe in secret to the Shadowfang Mountain Range, three days after their departure from Doomsday City. Having agreed on the details, Song Jian left the tent. Qi Yun sat inside the tent, tapping his fingers lightly, seeming deep in thought. The dark flame on him radiates an aura of the Abyss Qi Yun pondered, Could it be that he has become an Abyssal creature? No, thats not right. Abyssal creatures are always filled with murderous intent. He couldnt possibly be one of them. But, that dark flame The Level Four Abyssal Raging Flame on Song Jian greatly alarmed Qi Yun. Such advanced Magic Flames were typically known only to the mighty Abyssal Lords. Just then, Qi Yun sensed someone outside of his tent. Whos outside my tent? Qi Yun called out sternly. Hearing his voice, the person outside the tent noticeably trembled, and after a moment, a nervous Yuan Peilong peered inside. Upon seeing Qi Yun, he was visibly taken aback by his appearance, stiffening on the spot. What brings you here? Qi Yun asked Yuan Peilong gravely. Yuan Peilong swallowed hard and stuttered, Is there is there anything I I can assist you with? That phrase was typically used by players accepting quests from NPCs. Hearing that, Qi Yun formed an idea. Perhaps I can With that thought, a hint of a smile crept onto Qi Yuns face. Yet, due to the bandages that wrapped tightly around his body, Yuan Peilong could not discern Qi Yuns expression. Indeed, I do require your assistance Qi Yun gave a slow nod and retrieved a parchment from his pocket, starting to write on it. Yuan Peilong took the parchment to find a quest contract has been penned on it. Quest Name: The Threat of the Shadow Dragon. Stage One: Tracking? Upon carefully reading the contract, he was shocked and began trembling slightly. This this is a chain quest, a quest chain! Yuan Peilong roared in his heart. He had only heard of such quests before and had never seen one himself. The final reward of a quest chain was typically substantial, having the power to completely transform the abilities of an ordinary player. Chance! This is my golden opportunity! I, Yuan Peilong, am about to strike it rich! Yuan Peilong thought to himself excitably. If youre willing to accept this quest, place a drop of your blood on it Qi Yun instructed coldly. Blood? Alright, alright! Yuan Peilong had complete confidence in the quest and hurriedly dripped his blood onto the contract. Chain quests really are unique. Even the way of accepting them isnt like ordinary quests Yuan Peilong mused. The appearance of the Spirit of Verification made him appreciate the distinctiveness of chain quests. Even when he saw the note at the bottom of his quest log, Yuan Peilong scoffed. This level of quest was so sought after that it was impossible for anyone to revoke it willingly. You must keep this quest a secret, tell no one! All you need to do is report this persons daily activities to me. If Im satisfied with your report in three days, Ill give you the next step in the quest, Qi Yun stated. No, no problem! Yuan Peilong nodded in agreement. Looking at the reward of 5,000 Doomsday Coins for the first stage of his quest, Yuan Peilong was immediately thrilled. If the reward for the first stage was this generous, he couldnt even begin to imagine how grand the final prize would be upon the quests completion. Epic-quality gear? Special skills? Top-tier pets? Just thinking about it was enough for Yuan Peilong to start salivating. Watching the excited Yuan Peilong leave, Qi Yun scoffed with a look of disdain on his face, Pathetic god-favored. Upon returning to his territory, Song Jian noticed an increase in the number of players in his land. Checking the guild, he saw that the once sparse group had ballooned to a cohort of about forty players. Looks like Wang Qi and the others have been doing well while I was away! Song Jian commented with a smile. Oh, Guild Master, youre finally here! Seeing Song Jian standing in front of the Manor Castle, Wang Qi wore a delighted expression and hurried over. In reality, Song Jian had noticed Wang Qi quite early. Wang Qi was currently arranging the guild members Safe Houses. After several territorial expansions, Song Jians territory had become the largest safe zone in the area, and his status as the top player on the Honor Leaderboard had drawn many players to join Song Jians guild. However, Wang Qi and Luo Tianyu followed a quality over quantity approach in managing the guild members and had instituted strict selection criteria. Hence, despite its popularity, the guild only had about forty members. Otherwise, the guilds membership could have easily reached its limit. Have there been any significant problems with the guild? Song Jian asked, smiling. Wang Qi momentarily fell silent. Trying to develop the guild presented a multitude of challenges such as managing relationships among the guild players, arranging Safe Houses, organizing guild activities, scavenging for resources, and scouting the surroundings of the guild territory. He was so busy each day that his leveling was getting delayed. Unsure of where to start, he eventually responded with a succinct, Its manageable. Song Jian nodded. The guilds smooth development was largely attributed to Song Jians combat power and his territory. Since the construction of the Magic Tower, Song Jian could upgrade his Manor Castle again. The Level Five Safe House was already considered the highest level in Doomsday City. The towering Manor Castle could be seen clearly by all the players in the safe zone, making it the most prominent building nearby and attracting lots of players to join the guild. Just then, a player rushed over and reported to Wang Qi, Vice Guild Master, Ive found a Level 25 field boss. It seems to be injured and is hiding in a garage to rest A Level 25 field boss? Wang Qis interest was piqued. He ordered the player, Sun Li, gather our forces. Were going to take on this boss. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Most players had already reached Level 20 or above, so a Level 25 field boss would naturally have enticing drops. Okay, Vice Guild Master. But well need to gather more people for this. While the boss is injured, it has summoned too many minions, at least a hundred Sun Li warned in a low voice. Over a hundred minions? What level are they? Wang Qi asked, startled. The lowest is Level 18, the highest is Level 20, Sun Li answered. Thats a bit troublesome Wang Qi frowned. If it was only an injured Level 25 field boss, that would still be manageable. However, with so many minions, even if every guild member participated, it might not be enough. Players in this game greatly cherished their lives as they were only granted one life. They would rather level up by killing lower level monsters than risk their lives battling higher level opponents. With so many minions, merely clearing them out would likely take an entire day. Perhaps we should forget about it. Its too risky After pondering for quite a while, Wang Qi eventually shook his head. Gather our forces. Ill also participate in this operation, Song Jian announced upon hearing Wang Qis decision. Wang Qi was taken aback, staring at Song Jian in surprise. He was about to say something, but seeing that Sun Li was still standing beside them, he simply nodded and instructed Sun Li, Gather our forces! Chapter 514: 514: War Alliance Activity Chapter 514: War Alliance Activity Ever since the creation of the guild, Song Jian had never participated in any guild events, so much so that many new guild members have not met him even once till now. If it were not because his name constantly hanging under the guild leaders title in the list of guild members, many players would probably mistake the guild as a scam. Sun Li, in order to convene the guild members, looked at Song Jian with a somewhat mocking smile as he walked off, So the guild leader finally decided to participate in a guild event? Whatever the guild needs me to do in the future, just let me know. Song Jian said with a smile. Wang Qi nodded, he knew well that Song Jian often liked to go leveling in dangerous areas where normal players could not venture into, making it impossible for them to see him. However, Wang Qi understood that the guild could function without anyone, except they cant be without Song Jian. Half an hour later, more than 90% of the guild members gathered at Wang Qis call, totaling thirty-one people. All of them had gathered in an open area to the left of the guilds territory. A crowd of more than thirty people stood in a disorderly manner, curiously observing Song Jian, and carried out discussions among themselves. Wang Qi reported the situation to Song Jian. Two members are in dungeons, one member cant be contacted temporarily, the rest are all here. Wang Qi laughed, This is the largest gathering we had for a guild event since I became the Vice Alliance Leader. When Wang Qi usually organizes events, at most only a dozen or so people would come, of whom three or four would be close friends. Generally, the guild activities include hunting powerful bosses which are very dangerous, hence many people werent willing to participate. However, upon hearing that the guild leader would be participating today, many people were intrigued. Moreover, since the leader was present, the difficulty of the boss should not be too high; therefore, almost all guild members turned up. Hey, since I joined the guild, I havent seen the guild leader even once. A member who was looking at Song Jian murmured under his breath. Exactly, this is the number one in the glory rankings, he doesnt look that impressive! Not impressive? You all should take a close look at his gear and ring before you speak, theyre not bad. Dont disgrace yourselves Gear? He turned off the special effect of his gear, how do we see it? Saying youre dumb is really not wronging you, you cant even see the design and texture of the gear? Can common gear be compared to silver or gold quality gear? Gold quality gear? Are you saying he has gold quality gear on him? Very likely, and not only one piece The crowd was buzzing with chatter, it was just like a market place, without any form of discipline. But there was nothing that could be done, these people were all ordinary folks in reality. Those who could survive until now in the game all had some skills. If Song Jians strength were a bit weaker, he might not have been able to keep them in check. With these types of players, regardless of how many there are, they cant possibly defeat an army Song Jian muttered to himself a bit disappointedly in his heart. He had once encountered people from the Coastal Military Zone, and their meticulously disciplined appearance left a deep impression on Song Jian. A strategist from the military had previously invited him to join the Coastal Military Zone with the position of a junior officer, but Song Jian felt that his rank was too low and till now, he has not been in contact with them. Guild leader, would you like to say something to everyone? Wang Qi asked Song Jian in a low voice beside him. Forget it, lets head straight to the boss. Song Jian shook his head. Originally, he was full of expectations for the guild members, but after observing them, they were just undisciplined ragtag individuals which resulted in him losing interest. Sun Li, come out here quickly, tell us where to go. If we dont hurry, the boss will be snatched away by others. Wang Qi shouted loudly. Here, here, its at the Songhui Intersection. Everyone should be more cautious, this is a level 25 monster zone Sun Li shouted loudly. Most of the guild members have reached level 20 or above now, but a lot of them have never been to a level 20 monster zone. They generally stayed in the level 15 monster zone to grind, where it was not too dangerous even in unforeseen situations. Hey, I say, Sun Li, youre quite something, dare to venture into a level 25 monster zone? someone exclaimed in surprise. Hes a thief, capable of becoming invisible. He can easily escape from the monsters even if they discover him. Right, moreover, the higher the level of the monster zone, the higher the chance to find high-quality items. Ah, why didnt I think of this before, if I knew earlier I would have been a thief too! A group of people chatted and laughed as they headed towards the level 25 monster zone. Even though they have never been there, they roughly knew the location. Song Jian followed behind and he appreciated the way these players formed a subconscious formation as they moved along. Tanks walked along the outer circle, to protect the magic users in the middle. The rest of the party also moved to positions suitable for their own classes, impressed, he nodded. Although they were undisciplined ragtag individuals, each of them was meticulously selected by Wang Qi. All of them had notable strengths, and their team coordination was better than most. The team soon arrived at the location where Sun Li discovered the level 25 boss at the Songhui Intersection; On the road, there was a large group of level 20 monsters wandering around. These creatures bent their backs stooped and were short, resembling 13 or 14 year old zombies. They had a stiff grey shell on their back and crystalline gemstones shimmered from the joints of their bodies. These, these small monsters are all level 20 elites! Looking at these monsters, some members felt intimidated. Forget about level 20 elite monsters, even regular level 20 monsters were not something many in the guild had slayed before. There are so many someone swallowed nervously while fear could be seen on their faces. The number of monsters in front of them was at least fifty or sixty, occupying the entire street. If they were to be surrounded, they would not even have a chance to escape. Eh, why did they all run to the street, when I last saw them they were all hiding in the garage over there dont they run out? Sun Li said with some confusion. Garage? Do you mean the one in front over there? Wang Qi pointed at a three-story building in the distance and asked. Yes, thats the one Sun Li answered. Wang Qi frowned slightly. He had organized hunts several times before, but they were all against level ten elites. He had never seen so many small monsters. Even if we manage to defeat these monsters, the losses will be huge, and we might even lose lives here Wang Qi thought to himself, deciding to give up this activity. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Guild leader, maybe we should Wang Qi said hesitantly. Isnt it good that the small monsters are out? We dont need to lead them out. Just let the range attackers lure them one by one! Song Jian ordered immediately. This, all right then. Wang Qi reluctantly nodded and started to arrange the formation. Chapter 515: 515: Solo Kill Chapter 515: Solo Kill Soon, a few plate-armored defense professionals with shields and swords stood at the front of the team, while the attack and healing professionals stood at the back. Who has the monster-attracting skill? Wang Qi asked, It must be a skill that doesnt easily attract hate value. Usually, monster-attracting is the task of ranged professionals in the team, but many ranged attack skills are unsuitable for this purpose. Some cause splash damage, easily attacking nearby monsters, while others generate a large amount of hate, attracting other monsters. Vice President, how about my Chaos Fang? It can seal a monsters senses and prevent it from calling out to other monsters! A player with a bow raised his right hand and shouted. Forget it, your Chaos Fang has a chance to trigger a small monsters mental destruction effect, causing it to run randomly and attract a bunch of monsters to us. Wont we all be wiped out here? someone immediately refuted. It only has a 3% chance of triggering The archer muttered softly. Vice President, my newly acquired skill, Traction Rope, can bind and pull small monsters from a distance, a magician with a magic staff said softly. Will it attract a lot of hate? Wang Qi asked. It shouldnt, but its prone to causing collateral effect, binding nearby monsters together The mage said. You might as well let Sun Li throw his flying knife! Wang Qi glared at him and said. Hehe, thats true. But my flying knife has a certain chance to trigger rebound, hitting a maximum of five monsters Sun Li grinned and quickly replied. The skill settings in the Doomsday City game are different from other games. Every skill has a small chance to trigger special effects, such as paralysis, bleeding, rigidity, etc. Many ranged attack skills will trigger group attack effects. In battle, this increases the power of the skill, but its not very suitable for attracting monsters. Forget it, Ill do it myself. I have the longest attack range and the lowest threat value A player with a sniper rifle spoke up. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Your gunshot is too loud. To avoid attracting other monsters, you need to be at least a kilometer away Wang Qi frowned at the sniper. Song Jian watched their arguments and furrowed his brows. Usually, fighting monsters doesnt require such caution. However, the monsters on this street are too close to each other, so its easy to accidentally attract neighboring monsters. The level of these monsters is high, so no one wants to cause a team wipe by attracting too many. Ill do it. Song Jian stepped forward to the front of the team. At this moment, everyone fell silent and looked at Song Jian. Wang Qi had confidence in him and nodded repeatedly, Yes, its still up to the Alliance Leader! Song Jian locked onto the closest monster, stomped his right leg, and a strident howl came from a fang-shaped Qi mass as it rushed towards the monster. Bang! Earth Teeth Assault hit a Cave Zombie hard, immediately tearing open a huge wound on its leg. Blood gushed out, and the Cave Zombie let out a miserable scream, its eyes turning red as it swung its claws and charged at Song Jian. As the Cave Zombie approached, the two closest to it were also attracted by its howl, stirring their hatred and charging alongside it towards Song Jian. Three of them, its okay, its okay Wang Qi sneakily glanced at Song Jian and said. The other players had strange expressions in their eyes. Attracting three monsters was an ordinary feat that any of them could achieve. But just then, the sound of the three monsters running actually alarmed two more Cave Zombies hiding in a nearby shop, causing a total of five Cave Zombies to swarm at Song Jian. Defense, get ready to intercept the monsters! Wang Qi suddenly became nervous. If there were only three, the defense line could manage one each, but now that there were five, the pressure on the teams defense had doubled. Damn, Vice President, my equipment cant handle level 20 elite monsters! A warrior with a round shield complained with a mournful face. Cant you handle it for just ten seconds? We have so many people, just one round of firing can kill them all!, Wang Qi said irritably. The warrior suddenly fell silent, his face looking terrible. A single critical hit from a level 20 elite monster could take away 300-400 Vitality Points from him. If he was unlucky and suffered multiple critical hits, he could be killed instantly. This monster-attracting technique is so amateurish! a player from a war alliance whispered in the crowd. Exactly, I thought he was a top player, but hes just bronze What a waste of that good equipment! Well, hes the war alliance leader; its easy for him to get good equipment, right? Sigh, although the equipment is part of the strength, the technique is even more important Murmurs of complaint arose from the crowd, but Song Jian paid no attention. He raised his right hand, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. With a leap, he charged towards the five monsters. Holy shit, what is he doing? Is he trying to die? Apologizing with his death? He cant be that stubborn! Everyones eyes widened in disbelief. Five level 20 elite monsters could deal 500-600 Vitality Points damage in a single attack, and even a defense warrior with over 1000 points could be killed in one hit with a critical strike. Based on Song Jians equipment, he was a Swordman, wearing leather armor. Even if the equipment grade was high, it still couldnt handle five monsters at once! Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians figure danced, his sword swept across, instantly blocking the offensive of the five monsters. Each monsters head showed two 400+ damage points, instantly reducing their Vitality Points by two-fifths. With such high damage, he firmly attracted the monsters hate value, and before they could react, the second stage of Broken Wing Dance followed, dealing two more 300+ damage points to each monster. With that hit, the monsters Vitality Points suddenly dropped to less than half. Level 20 elite monsters had a Vitality Points cap of only around 2700. Song Jian had not taken any damage yet, but had already cut the monsters Vitality Points by half. Such powerful attack power stunned everyone, and they even forgot to attack. In the third stage of Broken Wing Dance, Song Jians figure leaped high into the air, and his sword ruthlessly slashed down at the monsters. Boom! A surge of Qi wave burst from Song Jians sword, and the five monsters bodies bounced into the air, floating. Sword Finger! Song Jians left hand released Sword Qi, and a silver three-meter-long Sword Qi swept past the floating monsters. Whoosh! Instantly, three monsters were cut in half, while the other two fell to the ground with only a sliver of Vitality Points left, entering a dying state. They struggled weakly on the ground, but couldnt get up. Chapter 516: 516: Golden Thigh Chapter 516: Golden Thigh Having harvested the last slither of vitality points from the remaining two elite monsters, Song Jian picked up the dropped items and turned around. The surprised expressions on almost everyones faces seemed to ask, Are we playing the same game? They looked as if they had just seen a ghost. Song, Brother Song, did you just solo five level 20 elite monsters? Wang Qi stuttered. And he soloed them without injury! Our leader didnt lose a drop of blood! someone nearby exclaimed, as if they had just realized something. Only then did everyone notice that Song Jians vitality points indeed hadnt dropped at all. In other words, Song Jian had killed all five monsters before they could attack him. If I didnt see this with my own eyes, I would never believe it, no matter how convincingly someone told me! One of the Alliance players stood still, mumbling to himself in shock. It was too incredible to believe. If Song Jian could solo twenty-level elite monsters, no one in the alliance would be surprised. If he couldnt, he should step down as their leader. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soloing five level-20 monsters would surprise them, but soloing five level-20 elite monsters without losing a single vitality point C that was an absolute tall tale. Even as they witnessed it, they couldnt believe it. In fact, the reason Song Jian could create such a gap with ordinary players was because many players were too conservative. They were afraid to take risks, face high-level challenges, or fight bosses they were uncertain about. Although they quickly levelled up by diligently killing monsters, their equipment and skills were significantly lacking. A lot of over-level-20 players were still wearing level 10 or level 15 equipment, some didnt even have a single piece of blue-quality equipment. Thats why these players felt tied up when facing same-level elite monsters. Even with more than thirty people, they only dared to pull one or two monsters at a time. All right, its just a level 25 Overlord BOSS, and its already injured. Theres no need to panic! Song Jian brushed off his hands and said. If he had said this before, these Alliance players would have sneered at him, even if they didnt voice their contempt. Boss, however you say we should fight, we will follow. We will obey you! someone in the crowd suddenly shouted. Yes, leader, you take command, well follow you! Yeah, following the leader is definitely the right move, theres loot to share around! The players in the City of Hope Alliance suddenly erupted in high spirits and excitement. They initially thought Song Jian was here to freeload, taking the BOSSs loot while they did all the work. Some even planned to leave the alliance after this event. Unexpectedly, Song Jians performance in his first battle impressed everyone. Now they were all glad to belong to his alliance. What a big, shining, golden leg he has to stand on, Li Xiu wiped the corner of his mouth, looking at Song Jian with shining eyes. Li Xiu was a level 21 Curse Master, skilled in various curses and negative magic. Although his damage was lower than that of a mage at the same level, his endless negative effects could torment opponents to the point of madness. He joined this alliance just for safety in numbers since the territorial wars had started and he didnt even own a safe house anymore. Li Xiu hadnt participated in the few Alliance events held by Wang Qi before. He was fully capable of soloing those level 10 elite BOSS es. Why would he join up with the others? But this time, Song Jian had joined the event and they were going to fight a level 25 Overlord BOSS. After much thought, Li Xiu decided to join. On one hand, he wanted to check out Song Jian, the mysterious leader. On the other hand, he wanted to see if the admin team would skim any of the loot under various pretexts. If the alliance was a personal playground for some, then Li Xiu would have to plan his exit. The alliance wont last long in that case. Seeing just how powerful Song Jian is, Im stunned, Li Xiu blurted out. The leader of the alliance is much stronger than I expected! Those were five elite monsters at level 20, and he killed them without taking a single hit. Such strength would conquer the game! With a big tree like him around, I wouldnt mind even if all the BOSS loot goes to him! Li Xiu mused to himself. Considering Song Jians strength, maybe he could single-handedly kill the level 25 Overlord BOSS. Why would he care about the drops from the BOSS? Even if he didnt share any of the loot with the others, just the abundant monster experience and loot from the small monsters would satisfy Li Xiu. Now everyone, follow my lead! Song Jian yelled loudly. Merely by soloing five monsters, Song Jian quickly established his prestige. Nobody dared to ignore his words; everyone listened attentively. Now, form teams with one defender, one healer, and three damage dealers each! Song Jian ordered. Soon, over thirty people formed five teams. But since there were only four healers, Song Jian restructured the teams into four. One team, which had a weaker defense, was given two defenders. Once the teams were sorted, Song Jian stood by and let them start pulling monsters in their team groups. This increased the efficiency greatly. Originally, Wang Qi planned to spend an entire day clearing these smaller monsters, but with this four-team approach, Wang Qi estimated that all the monsters on the road could be cleaned up within three hours. Soon, the four teams began pulling monsters methodically. The defenders stepped forward to engage the monsters, the healers provided healing, while the remaining three spilled out their attacks confidently. Even if a team pulled too many monsters at once, it didnt matter; they just had to yell, and Song Jian would instantly step in to kill the excess monsters. Hey, these monsters can drop gems, which can enhance equipment attributes! a player exclaimed. You could guess that just by looking at them. Did you have to yell so loud? You scared me! Haha, these gems have pretty decent attributes. If you embed these into an entire set of equipment, its almost as good as wearing an extra piece of armor The fact that gems could drop excited everyone. Even without getting any equipment drops, getting some gems would be excellent. Everyone became instantly much more enthusiastic! Because of Song Jians presence, nearly all the players were more relaxed. Some, who had been holding back their final moves, also began to use them, greatly improving their efficiency in fighting monsters. For the distribution of the spoils, Song Jian didnt require them to turn in the items for a contribution-based distribution. The items each team obtained belonged to them. The extra equipment could be traded among each other, exchanged for contribution points at the Alliances warehouse, or even sold directly. This distribution method had everyone cheering instantly. Chapter 517: 517: Tactics Chapter 517: Tactics The reason why free players would rather their safe houses be invaded and destroyed than join a guild is because once they join a guild, the administrators of the guild would use all sorts of excuses and methods to exploit the free players benefits. Song Jians way of allocation is almost no different from their self-teaming monster hunting, and there is a great master for protection, naturally gaining the support of many people. Guild leader, this way of allocation is simply no organization and no discipline. It may make people happy in a short time, but in the long run, its detrimental to the guilds development Wang Qi frowned slightly, reminding Song Jian in a low voice. If they cant even distribute the items that they drop from hunting monsters themselves, who would want to join the guild in the future? Song Jian asked. Wang Qi hesitated for a moment and asked, What if its items dropped by the BOSS? Shouldnt the guild have a universally recognized DKP system? Dont tell me you havent set one up by now? Song Jian turned his head and asked, surprised. Wang Qi was stunned, then he realized and nodded, not saying another word. Song Jian did this not to please the guilds members, a proper system for distributing loot is the foundation of a guilds existence. If this system makes everyone unsatisfied, the guild will have a problem. However, no one dared to claim that the monsters Song Jian killed single-handedly were lured by them, everyone accepted the principle of reward proportional to effort. Even if good items were dropped, they just watched Song Jian pick them up with envy and didnt snatch them. Within less than three hours, the small monsters on the street were wiped out. Looking at the empty streets and the burning remains of the monsters, everyone felt as if they were dreaming. Its really all cleared up, its incredible! Yeah, so many elite level 20 monsters, we didnt lose a single person Although most of the guild members were above level twenty, many of them had never fought level twenty monsters. Hehe, Ive got two pieces of level 20 green equipment A player exclaimed joyfully, touching his head and saying. Me too, one green and one white Looking at the highly motivated members, Wang Qi was very satisfied, he nodded, shouted loudly: Dont be happy too soon, theres still a BOSS in the garage, whether we can kill it depends on all of you! With the guild leader here, what are we afraid of! Someone in the crowd yelled, immediately causing laughter all around. Unknowingly, Song Jians prestige among the guild members grew higher and higher. Everyone came casually to the entrance of the garage, looking inside. The garage door had already been destroyed by the monsters, the area inside was vast. A BOSS, much taller than the elite Cave People Zombies, stood at the deepest point of the garage. Even though its back was hunched, it was over three meters tall. Looking from a distance, its physique was very imposing, muscles bulging, full of power; Its joints were adorned with jewels that were different from the other cave people, emitting a rich purple glow. Most importantly, unlike the ordinary elite little monsters, this BOSS was holding a sturdy spear in its hand. This spear, in the eyes of ordinary players, was like a dragon spear, about five or six meters long. But in the hand of the Cave People Zombie BOSS who was over three meters tall, it didnt seem awkward at all. Standing next to this BOSS were elite Cave People Zombies, about the same number as those on the street, around fifty or sixty. But, their levels were two higher than the monsters outside. Seeing the BOSS and its minions, everyone fell silent. Monsters that existed with BOSS and those that didnt were completely different types of creatures, not to mention that these monsters were two levels higher than the ones they previously fought. Dont look down on this two-level gap, because of this gap, an attack might be dodged or a monsters attack might become an overwhelming one and it could lower the hit rate of ranged professions. A small change could cause a team wipe out. Li Xiu, wheres Li Xiu? Hurry up and come see how we should fight this BOSS! Wang Qi suddenly yelled. Then, Wang Qi explained to Song Jian in a low voice: This guy Li Xiu is a curse master, a rare profession. Hes very adaptable and he was responsible for formulating some of the strategic behaviours we used to tackle bosses, very reliable! Li Xiu, upon hearing Wang Qi call his name, immediately came out standing tall, nodding at Song Jian and displaying a flattering smile. Hello, guild leader! Li Xiu greeted respectfully. Song Jian sized up Li Xiu, a young man of about the same age as himself. He wore a gray mages robe with silver magic runes embroidered on it, occasionally emitting streaks of silver light. What set him apart from other mages was that Li Xiu wasnt holding a magic staff, but a jewel. At first glance, it looked like a crystal ball, but it was filled with profound magical energy and a sense of mystery emanated from it. Li Xiu, how are you planning to fight this BOSS? Song Jian asked. Guild leader, lets have the person who first found this BOSS introduce its situation first, Li Xiu said with a smile. Song Jian looked at Wang Qi, Wang Qi nodded, and called Sun Li out again. Not everyone would have an opportunity to be in front of Song Jian. Like Li Xiu, Sun Li made a gesture of respect to Song Jian and said, Hello, guild leader. Song Jian nodded and said, Sun Li, tell everyone about how you found this BOSS. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No problem, guild leader. In fact, the discovery of this BOSS was also accidental. At that time, I was Sun Li recounted how he had found the BOSS in detail. On the side, Li Xiu listened attentively, occasionally interrupting Sun Li to ask a few questions. Soon, Li Xiu nodded to Song Jian, Guild leader, hunting this BOSS wont be easy, firstly we need to confirm one thing. If we start attacking the minions around it, will it trigger the BOSS? If attacking the minions can also trigger the BOSS, I think we have no chance of hunting it. Song Jian nodded, each BOSS had different characteristics. Some BOSSes would be indifferent even if all the surrounding little monsters were cleared, but others would be immediately provoked if their nearby minions were attacked, attracting a lot of hatred. Lets try it, everyone back up, if that triggers the BOSS, then well figure it out! Wang Qi looked at Song Jian and said loudly. This was the first time Song Jian participated in a guild event, and if they couldnt kill this BOSS, the event would end in failure. Even if Song Jian doesnt pursue it, Wang Qi would feel humiliated. No need, you handle the minions, leave this BOSS to me! After staring at the BOSS for a while, a smile formed at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Chapter 518: 518: Leading the Strangeness Chapter 518: Leading the Strangeness What? Thats a level 25 Lord BOSS. Even if its injured, it Li Xius eyes widened in shock. Though he admired Song Jians strength, that was a boss of his level. Even if all of them attacked together, they might not be able to defeat it. Brother Song, isnt this a little too risky? Wang Qi looked at Song Jian with worry. No problem. If attacking the smaller monsters triggers the bosss aggro, Ill handle the boss. If not, just proceed as you suggested, stated Song Jian. For this operation, Song Jian felt that he was providing a safety net and also showcasing his strength to these guild players. In his opinion, a level 25 Lord boss pose little threat to him. He had even eliminated several level 30 bosses with first stage combat power. Lets bait one beast to test it, finally suggested Wang Qi. Should I do it? Wang Qi turned towards Song Jian and asked. Stay calm, boss. Dont make a move! Wang Qis face changed drastically. He had witnessed Song Jians baiting skills; there were many more small monsters here than there were on the road previously. If Song Jian were to bait the monsters, the entire garage of monsters might go wild. Ill bait the monster instead, Li Xiu sighed and offered. Alright, you handle it, Song Jian shrugged, not really bothered. Li Xiu held the orb and locked on the nearest monster. Its image immediately appeared in the orb. As his lips parted slightly, Li Xiu gently expelled a musical note. The sound was akin to a womans moans. Almost everyone turned to him with odd expressions, causing Li Xiu to blush from embarrassment. This was also why he hadnt volunteered to bait the monsters before. Using this skill was simply too embarrassing. He was reluctant to use it in front of everyone else. Abyss language? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he turned to look at Li Xiu. The musical note released by Li Xiu resonated in the ears of the targeted zombie. Its previously blood-red eyes gradually showed bewilderment. Wordlessly, it started to walk towards Li Xiu in what appeared to be an aimless manner. Perfect! Wang Qi couldnt help but exclaim. Turning his head, he said to Li Xiu, Li Xiu, I didnt realize you had this trick up your sleeve. From now on, you are our guilds professional baiter! Li Xiu, where did you learn that? That sound it made my bones go soft. Fortunately, youre not a woman A nearby player snickered as he put his arm around Li Xiu. If I were a woman, I still wouldnt want you. Get lost! Li Xiu grumbled and pushed him away indignantly. If not for wanting to show off in front of Song Jian, Li Xiu would absolutely not use this trick with so many people watching. Observing the orb in Li Xius hands, Song Jian appeared deep in thought. Li Xius move seemed similar to Abyss Temptation, but its power was evidently weaker. It could only control monsters for a short period of time. When the small monster approached them, the zombie boss in the distance suddenly turned its head to look over. No good, weve triggered the bosss aggro! Wang Qis heart dropped. This was a situation that nobody wanted to confront. Indeed, the boss who had been standing quietly unleashed a roar and charged towards them with its spear. On the way, it knocked away the small monsters in its path and quickly arrived in front of them. Seeing the ferocious boss, everyone instinctively retreated a step, and then all their gazes turned to Song Jian. Sung Jian gripped his sword and sprung into the air. He unfurled a pair of steel wings that shimmered with a metallic luster from his back. He made a twirl mid-air and ruthlessly swung his sword towards the boss; Hehe can fly!? He has wings. Li Xiu exclaimed in surprise, looking up. Stop gawking, start directing attention away from the bosss minions! Wang Qi smacked Li Xiu on the back of his head and shouted. The fight between Song Jian and the boss attracted the surrounding small monsters. At least a dozen or so of the monsters roared and ran towards Song Jian, only to be drawn away and taken down quickly by the other players; Song Jian, who was facing both the boss and the minions attack, directed all his sword skills at the boss; Flash Thunder Strike! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian had many sword techniques at his disposal. After one set of combos, the bosss Vitality Points were reduced by more than two thousands, but Song Jians Vitality Points were also reduced by half. These damn monsters are too dense and annoying Song Jian said, frowning at the swarm of monsters surrounding him. His fight with the boss wasnt confined to a single spot. During the battle, he was bound to attract more nearby minions. Even though the other players were pulling them away one by one, there were always a dozen or so monsters chasing behind Song Jian. Even if each small monster only took away ten or so Vitality Points, coupled with the bosss damage, the toll was starting to add up over time. Frost Shield! Song Jian activated his shield, and the monsters attacks set off countless tiny icicles; The eight hundred defense points held up for less than ten seconds, but these ten seconds allowed Song Jian to reduce the bosss Vitality Points by more than a thousand. Insight! A bright light flashed in Song Jians eyes, and a blood-red crosshair appeared, scanning the bosss body; He quickly found his target C a spot on the bosss wounded leg, where a purple gem was embedded. The gem was full of cracks, as if it were about to shatter. The crosshair lingered on the gem for a few seconds before vanishing. During the subsequent fight, Song Jian noticed the boss was always unconsciously placing its injured leg behind and its movements seemed forced. It was as though a tiny stone was stuck in a tight mechanism, causing an overall sluggish performance. The boss also knew its vulnerable spot and would always keep its center of gravity low and guard it diligently. Attacking this spot proved to be a challenge. Song Jian focused on the bosss wound, attacking it multiple times, only to have the boss dodge every attempt; This guys intelligence isnt much lower than that of humans. Its noticed that Ive found its weak spot, Song Jian squinted at the boss whose blood-red eyes were flashing cunningly. Spear Thrust! The boss suddenly roared and thrust its five to six-meter-long spear towards Song Jian. Its speed increased drastically, leaving several afterimages in the air. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 519: 519: Underground Zombie Lord Chapter 519: Underground Zombie Lord BOSSs attack caught everyones attention. The three-foot-long spear tip gleamed with dazzling white energy, leaving a burning trail in peoples vision; Be careful! Wang Qi couldnt help but exclaim. Although Song Jian was taking on the BOSS alone, his every move was being watched by everyone. Once Song Jian couldnt take the BOSSs attack, most people in the field would immediately use their last-resort escape skills and flee in all directions; BOSSs speed was extremely fast, and Song Jians attention was entirely focused on its injured leg. By the time he reacted, BOSSs spear tip was already less than a meter away from him. Instinctively, Song Jian placed his sword across his chest, almost reflexively using the Sacred Parry skill; Clang! A crisp collision sound was heard as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the spear collided fiercely, setting off a large burst of sparks. Taking advantage of the moment, Song Jian executed a backward flip, landing steadily in place. Meanwhile, a damage of over 1,200 points and a three-second stun effect floated above the BOSSs head; Awesome! Amazing! Cheers burst forth from the crowd, knowing that as long as Song Jian could withstand the BOSS, they could draw out and eliminate all the smaller monsters one by one. Everyone, split into groups and continue as before, forming four teams to each pull a small monster. Lets relieve our leader of some pressure! Li Xiu suddenly shouted. After Song Jian blocked the BOSS, Li Xiu had been directing everyone to hunt down the smaller monsters; It was indeed much safer if everyone was attacking a single small monster, and no one would be in danger. However, this method was also very inefficient and couldnt provide support to Song Jian; Subconsciously blocking the BOSSs deadly attack, Song Jian instantly boosted everyones confidence, making Li Xiu grow somewhat anxious. As the commander of this operation, Li Xiu was supposed to be in the spotlight, but if they continued like this, even if Song Jian didnt voice it, he would probably be unhappy with him. We must make a change! Li Xius mindset quickly shifted, and he immediately made the decision to alter the strategy. Dividing into four small teams to hunt the smaller monsters was a bold choice, because they dared to do so only when Song Jian was around to protect them in case they attracted too many monsters at once. But now, Song Jian alone had pinned down the BOSS C in other words, the BOSS had dragged down Song Jian. If any of the four teams made a mistake, it could immediately lead to a total wipeout; Sun Li, your team doesnt need to pull any monsters. Act as the mobile team and be on standby for reinforcement! Wang Qi suddenly shouted. Li Xiu was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood, looking at Wang Qi with admiration in his eyes. Even if only three teams were pulling monsters, the efficiency would be improved several times. The additional team was, in fact, playing the role of Song Jian, significantly increasing the safety of the others. With this team in place, the other three monster-hunting teams felt much more confident. As expected of our vice president, your arrangement is absolutely brilliant! Li Xiu said with a smile as he stood beside Wang Qi. Alright, lets perform well and not let our leader look down on us! Wang Qi smirked, glancing at Li Xiu with a hint of warning; Watching the BOSS retreat several steps, Song Jians eyes lit up as he glanced at the shattered purple-red gem on its injured leg. Then, raising his left index finger, he sent a silver Sword Qi through the air and directly at it. BOSS had no way to defend or dodge and could only endure the hit; If it had hit any other part of its body, the BOSS wouldve most likely lost only three to four hundred Vitality Points. However, this was its weak point and the injured area; With a snap, the gem on the inner part of BOSSs thigh shattered, and a stream of black-red blood spurted out like an arrow; -1800 A critical damage of nearly two thousand floated above the BOSSs head. Just then, the BOSS suddenly broke free from its stun state, letting out a heartrending scream, dropping its spear, and clutching at the injured part of its leg as it wailed in pain. The whole of BOSSs right leg had become as stiff as a piece of stone, unable to move at all, causing the BOSS to lose balance even while standing. As it staggered back, the BOSS suddenly fell to the ground, like a wild beast on all fours, its dark, rigid shell on its back flashing with a dark glow. Roar~ With a roar, the BOSS raised its head and howled, looking like a real beast, its bloodthirsty eyes filled with murderous intent; Is this the second phase? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, guessing internally. Many BOSSes would go berserk once their Vitality Points were reduced to a certain level. Some would use powerful special abilities, while others would change forms. It seemed that this BOSS belonged to the latter category; Once transformed, the BOSS lost all traces of rationality and had become a wild beast. Its sole target was to tear Song Jian to shreds; With a roar, the BOSS charged straight at Song Jian. Although its right leg had become a burden and could only be dragged on the ground, the remaining three legs did not slow down at all; Seeing the BOSS charging towards him, Song Jian gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with determination! Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a soft cry, Song Jians body shone with a golden light, his attributes soaring. Slowly orbiting around his body were eight phantom longswords, and even the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand seemed sharper; sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Light Strike! With both hands gripping the sword, Song Jian raised it overhead, slashing fiercely at the oncoming BOSS. A brilliant golden sword energy drew an arc in the air, heading straight towards the BOSS as if to split it completely in two. At that moment, the BOSS hesitated in mid-leap, unsure whether to dodge or take the hit. However, it was too late as the golden sword energy rained down on its head; The BOSS swiftly turned around, exposing its back to Song Jians golden sword energy; Boom! Amidst the loud explosion filled with power, the entire garage shook violently. Song Jian felt a strong backlash coursing through his arms, causing numbness and almost making him lose grip on his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword; Looking carefully, Song Jian saw a deep sword mark on BOSSs back shell, almost cleaving the whole top shell in half. A damage of over four hundred floated above BOSSs head, and just then, the BOSS suddenly counterattacked and quickly approached Song Jian. Both hands reached forward, and its sharp claws madly scratched at him; Song Jian thought quickly, and the steel wings on his back enveloped him like two large hands, providing sturdy protection; Clang clang clang clang ~ A series of rapid metallic clashing sounds echoed. Song Jian felt the steel wings violently trembling while a burst of intense pain shot from the connecting point at his back. Biting the bullet and enduring the pain, Song Jians mouth corner oozed a trace of blood; Chapter 520: 520 Golden Quality Equipment Chapter 520: Golden Quality Equipment Song Jian resisted the BOSSs attack for a full ten seconds. When the steel wings were stretched out again, a large pile of iron scraps appeared on the ground. They had all been scratched off the steel wings by the BOSS. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the broken and disorganized steel wings, only half remained making them hardly recognizable as wings. Song Jian was relieved, Luckily this is just a skill, not equipment. If it were equipment, it probably would have been completely ruined by now, with no value left to repair. After the BOSS used this skill, it seemed somewhat exhausted, squatting in place and gasping heavily, a trace of fatigue evident on its face. Sweeping Sword Style! With the BOSS clearly flagging, Song Jian showed no mercy. He brutally hacked at the BOSS who roared like a beast, raising its right claw to block. Song Jian barely suppressed a smile, to say he possessed first-order combat power was a bit of an overstatement. Even though he had killed a few elite bosses with first-order combat power, he hadnt done so on his own. For some of the peak creatures with first-order combat power, such as the Ant King skeleton he had encountered before, Song Jian could only stand up to a few rounds. However, taking on this Level 25 Lord level BOSS one-on-one posed no problem. Moreover, this BOSS was injured and clearly showed weak points. The long sword and the BOSSs front claw collided forcefully. The chopping three times, each one fiercer than the last. On the final strike, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword finally cut through the bone seam of the BOSSs front claw. An over six hundred points critical strike popped up from its head. At that moment, even the BOSS itself probably foresaw its own destruction, a hint of desperation appearing in its eyes. Abyssal Power remains indestructible! In the final moment, the Cave Lord seemed to recover some of its sanity. A bitter look in its crimson eyes, it roared and unleashed a suicidal attack on Song Jian. As Song Jian was about to counterattack, he suddenly felt an incredibly turbulent power erupting from the Cave Lord BOSS. Is this guy going to self-destruct? Song Jian squinted. He had encountered monsters that could self-destruct before. On sensing their impending demise, these bosses would use their own bodies as a weapon to take the enemy down with them. Everyone get out of the garage, NOW! Song Jian yelled. An Abyssal Phantom Clone charged out from his body towards the BOSS, while he himself quickly retreated. Boom~ A loud explosion, the garage was scattered with gore. The explosive force flung the surrounding Cave Zombie Lord into the air, some smashed into the walls of the garage, instantly turned into dark crimson filth. This explosion killed at least twenty to thirty ordinary elite Cave Zombie Lords. The surviving Cave Zombie Lords sensed their boss had perished and let out a shrill scream, scattering and fleeing. Several defenders within the War Guild were severely injured from protecting others and were blown into a near-death state by the blast force. Thankfully, several healers reacted quickly, shielding and healing their teams defenders with swift spells and saving their lives! This BOSS is too terrifying. We are lucky Song Jian was taking it on by himself, if we had all been involved, at least a third of us would have died Wang Qi said, his face reflecting having survived a disaster. Song Jian was also taken aback. This BOSSs self-destruction technique was the most powerful one he had ever seen. Fortunately, he had many Acceleration Skills. Combining Sword Shadow Step and Frost Sprint increased his speed to the limit. The Abyssal Phantom Clone bore the brunt of the self-destruction force, enabling Song Jian to come out unscathed. At this moment, several players in the War Guild leveled up and golden light erupted from their bodies. The group having killed over a hundred Cave Zombie Lords, after dividing up the experience points among them, this allowed several close-to-leveling players to advance a level. Golden light also erupted from Song Jian. He had already gained 95% of his experience points from completing the epic quest earlier. Although Song Jian had been playing a supporting role, he had indeed killed many Cave Zombie Lords, and the final boss experience points allowed him to level up, too. Level 26, my god, the gap on the Level Honor Board between him and the second place is only getting wider~ Wang Qi saw the leveling-up golden light on Song Jian and immediately opened the Level Honor Board to check. When the Level Honor Board was first opened, Song Jian was two levels ahead of the second-ranked player, but now the gap had grown to three levels. He casually added the skill points to his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body. The Immortal Sword Body had now been upgraded to level 7, only three levels away from the maximum. Because the Immortal Sword Body was too powerful, once deployed, Song Jians strength increased more than double, persuading him to consciously train the Immortal Sword Bodys proficiency during normal practice. However, the Immortal Sword Body had a long cooldown time of one hour. If a battle broke out, this trick was reserved as a last resort. Only when not fighting could Song Jian ensure he is able to use it every hour to accumulate proficiency. Ive been at Level 25 for quite a long time, its time to level up, Song Jian smiled at Wang Qi, Have our men search and see if there are any spoils of war! The earlier twenty or thirty elite Cave Zombie Lords had died due to the BOSSs self-destruction, but the system attributed their kills to the players and not the BOSS, so they dropped loot too. Under Wang Qis command, several players rushed into the garage. In a short while, some players came out holding a pile of items, their eyes shining. We struck it rich, haha, we got a pile of stuff. We only picked up this much. Theres still a lot inside. Send a few more people in to loot! One player shouted ecstatically. Upon hearing his shouting, everyone was stunned. Without needing Wang Qi to speak, several people sprinted towards the garage, with some even activating their Acceleration Skill, a ball of white light glowing at their feet as they rushed off. The spoils of war belonged to the War Guild. Without getting permission from Song Jian or Wang Qi, they could not transfer the items into their own inventory. So, they could only hold them like this and take them out. Crash~ Several players stacked the items in front of Song Jian, looking up to him with reverence. Were it not for Song Jian, they would not have such abundant spoils of war. The War Guilds operation this time could be said to have been a complete success. Golden-grade equipment, it actually dropped golden-grade equipment? Wang Qis gaze immediately landed on a robe radiating a soft golden light. He couldnt help reaching out to pick it up. Chapter 521: 521: The Oath of Loyalty from the Cave Lord Chapter 521: The Oath of Loyalty from the Cave Lord Hearing Wang Qis shout, Golden quality robe!, everyones gaze turned towards him; What, golden quality equipment dropped? Where is it? Let me see? Damn, golden quality, its the first time Ive seen golden quality equipment drop Did you drop it? Dont flatter yourself, it must have been dropped by the BOSS! The alliance players were instantly excited. A player possessed of a blue grade item was already considered very impressive. If they had a silver item, they probably would not even want to turn off the equipment glow and would love it if everyone saw the silver light emanating from their gear; Even for Wang Qi, this was the first time he had seen a golden quality item. Seeing the wolf-like eyes of the surrounding players, Wang Qi quickly posted the equipment attributes in the team chat; Cave Lords Robe, cloth top, gold level, item level 25, defense 34, resistance +25, wisdom +6, spirit +8, constitution +5, spirit point limit +200, special effect 1: Magic Ripple (Active), the robe can absorb the surrounding free magic power, filled up in 2 hours; when damaged, it triggers a magic ripple effect, reducing 80% of damage received for 10 seconds; special effect 2: Lords Fury (passive), increases magical attack power and healing effects by 30%; special effect 3: Phase Out (Active): After casting, your body will gradually become transparent, effectively reducing the monsters threat value towards the caster, and increasing movement speed by 50% for 8 seconds; equipment requires: level 20; whether it can be taken out of the game: No Seeing the attributes of this item, everyone who played a magic-based profession gasped. The robe was of extreme high quality, it would greatly enhance the survivability of a typically fragile magic-based professional; One passive special effect, two active ones, these were godlike abilities for magic-based professionals. If one were in danger, they could immediately activate Magic Ripple, reducing 80% of damage. Even a BOSSs damage could be reduced to a very low level. Moreover, Phase Out not only increases movement speed but also quickly reduces monster hate, making escape easier; In addition, as the body becomes transparent, it is nearly equivalent to a rogues stealth ability. Even if in front of other players, there is still a good chance to save ones life. Boss, how are we going to distribute the spoils of this battle? Suddenly someone yelled out loud. All eyes instantly turned to Song Jian, a keen desire evident in their gaze. Distribute? Are you guys blind? The equipment must have been dropped by the BOSS. Did any of you even touch the BOSS? Wang Qis face turned stern, it was clear that the distribution of spoils at this time was to claim the golden quality robe. Song Jian smiled slightly, glanced at Wang Qi, raised his hand, and gestured for him to stop; All spoils of this battle will be distributed according to everyones contribution points! Song Jian yelled. Everyone was stunned, and immediately someone asked, Even this golden robe will be distributed based on contribution points? As I said, all items! Song Jian gave that person a look, calmly stating. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wow~ Everyone was overjoyed, their faces showing expressions of excitement. In their eyes, the so-called alliance members were merely seeking the protection of the alliance, working diligently for the boss. If a boss was defeated, high-quality equipment usually went to the boss, who might offer subordinates a scrap if he was generous, and that would be considered good enough. This time, hearing Song Jian proposing to distribute all spoils according to contribution, nearly everyone was in disbelief. Brother Song, this is not quite right. You soloed this BOSS. Wang Qi said in a low voice with a slightly upset expression at Song Jians side. No problem. From now on, we will use this rule for all alliance events. Song Jian patted Wang Qis shoulder and said. What are you so happy about? Even if it is distributed according to contribution points, this equipment is none of our business. Dont forget, the boss soloed a BOSS. Even according to contribution, his contribution points would be the most! Suddenly, someone in the crowd coldly said. All the excitement seemed to be doused with a bucket of cold water. The previous enthusiasm seemed to be extinguished all at once. Everyone stared blankly at the person who had spoken. Song Jian laughed and said loudly, Lets set another rule. From now on, for alliance events, if it is not an equipment unique to your profession, you cannot compete for it with contribution points! As soon as Song Jian said this, everyones eyes lit up and they immediately started cheering. This rule set by Song Jian was equivalent to him renouncing the golden robe because Song Jian was a swordsman, and leather armor should be his equipment of choice. Upon hearing Song Jians words, Wang Qi also showed a look of admiration in his eyes. This was a golden quality item even if he didnt use it, it could be sold at an auction house for at least hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins; Such a big benefit, Song Jian was willing to give up directly, which was very admirable! In the end, this robe was obtained by Li Xiu who had spent all his contribution points. Seeing Li Xius proud face made many people green with envy. The spoils were not only a golden robe, but also a large number of blue and green items. Almost everyone got one or two items with contribution points, and everyone had a joyful look on their faces. Boss, look at this item. Wang Qi held an old parchment scroll in his hand and handed it to Song Jian. What is it? Song Jian paused. He did not intend to keep any equipment from this BOSS hunt, seeing it as a kind of benefit for the alliance members. No one wanted this thing. But it looks like it dropped from the BOSS. I think it should be no ordinary junk. Wang Qi scratched his head and said. Cave Lord Zombies Oath of Loyalty, junk, white quality, item description: This is the oath of loyalty given by the Cave Lords Zombie to a more powerful entity, filled with revolting flattery. If sold to a system merchant, a reward of 10 Doomsday Coins will be given! For a piece of junk worth 10 Doomsday Coins, no one would want to buy it with contribution points, and it ended up back with Song Jian. Strange, thats a level 25 boss. To drop such junk, its too stingy. Wang Qi muttered under his breath. Perhaps its a quest item, and we just didnt handle it properly. Song Jian laughed, opened the Oath of Loyalty scroll, and began reading it carefully. Honorable Ninth Demon of the Abyss, your glance alone causes me to shiver. I am willing to lead the entire species of cave people and swear allegiance to your immense abyssal power. I will (the following part is missing) The Ninth Demon of the Abyss? Is this the Cave Lord Zombies oath of loyalty to the Ninth Demon of the Abyss? With raised eyebrows and a surprised look in his eyes, Song Jian pondered. Chapter 522: 522: Is someone following? Chapter 522: Is someone following? Abyss, something else related to the Abyss Song Jian frowned, looking at the battered piece of parchment in his hand. At that moment, Song Jians finger touched a section of this oath of allegiance, and a faint black aura suddenly began to emit from it. The emanation was so weak that even Song Jian did not notice. System: You have obtained a mission item, the Oath of Allegiance from the Dungeon Zombie Overlord. You will receive a hidden mission, The Secret of the Dungeon Zombie Overlord. Do you accept? Mission item, hidden mission? Song Jian was taken aback, but quickly chose to accept. System: You have accepted the hidden mission, The Secret of the Dungeon Zombie Overlord. Please deliver this Oath of Allegiance from the Dungeon Zombie Overlord to the Hellish Arachnid, Wenrui Si. Who is the Hellish Arachnid Wenrui Si? Where is he? The mission didnt specify, and Song Jian didnt even know if they were in Doomsday City. How was he supposed to deliver this oath? Ill hang on to it for now and see if I can get more detailed clues in the future. Song Jian was helpless and could only stash the mission item away for the time being. With the BOSS killed and the union event ended, everyone was preparing to leave when a player wielding a bow and arrow suddenly approached Wang Qi and whispered something in his ear. Wang Qis expression changed, and he immediately said to Song Jian, Someone has been watching us nearby, could it be players from another union? Song Jian glanced at the archer player and said to Wang Qi, The BOSS has already been killed, so it doesnt matter if they keep watching us. Then, Song Jian turned to the archer player and asked, Whats your name, and how did you know someones watching us? Song Jian was puzzled. With his perception, he hadnt noticed any other players nearby. How did this longbow-wielding player discover it? My name is Zhou Kai, and my profession is Pursuer. I have a detection skill that lets me scout out any humanoid creatures within a one-kilometer radius The player with the longbow excitedly explained to Song Jian. Zhou Kais Pursuer profession was also rare, somewhat similar to a Hunters profession. He had an active skill called Detect Humanoids. This skill consumed very little energy; once activated, he could continuously scout all humanoid entities within a one-kilometer radius. He had noticed someone following them since they left the union territory. Initially, Zhou Kai didnt think much of it, as there were many people in the vicinity of the union territory. However, during their union event, this person was always stationary in the distance, clearly observing them, which made Zhou Kai become more cautious. Soon, the unions players all went their separate ways, and Zhou Kai accompanied Song Jian toward the player who had been watching them. The two of them killed monsters and moved forward, looking as if Song Jian was coaching Zhou Kai on leveling up. Over half an hour had passed, Zhou Kai continually reported the players location. They kept changing positions, and the distance to the spy was reduced from the initial 700 meters to just over 200. His position hasnt changed, but Im sure that hes been following us from our unions territory Zhou Kai whispered. It seems hes not surveying our union, hes surveilling me Song Jian revealed a hint of a smile, apparently finding this observation interesting. With his current distance, Song Jians perception could only vaguely sense that he was being watched, but that too only in a dedicated exploration. Otherwise, he would not be able to detect the persons presence at all. It seems this person has excellent tracking skills, perhaps some similar abilities as well Song Jian pondered. With his formidable perception, he could only vaguely feel someone observing him from about 200 meters away if he specifically focused. Song Jian didnt believe that there were people whose skills and abilities were several times his, who could observe his movements within a one-kilometer radius without using any abilities. Union Leader, should we quietly creep up on him and take him down? A hint of murderous intent flashed across Zhou Kais eyes. The rules of survival in the game world and the real world are entirely different. Its evident the deliberate tracking and surveillance have revealed hostility, and now it would only be proper to take the initiative to strike first. Wait a moment, let me see who he is? Song Jian said, revealing a faint smile. He split off an Abyssal Phantom Clone from his body, which quickly moved towards the persons location. Soon, the phantom clone arrived in front of a three-storey building, where Yuan Peilong was standing atop the roof, peering in Song Jians direction with a high-powered telescope. Its him? Song Jian quickly recognized this somewhat stuttering player from the Shadow Circus Troupe. Why is he here? Could it be, has he been following me from the Shadow Circus Troupe? Song Jian wondered internally, took another glance and dispelled the Abyssal Phantom skill. Turns out its an old friend! Song Jian laughed. What, Union Leader, do you know that person? Zhou Kai asked curiously. Thats enough. Leave this to me, and you can return to the union, Song Jian said. He had brought Zhou Kai along to prevent the one spying on him from escaping, but now that he had recognized who it was, there was no reason for Zhou Kai to continue tagging along. Seeing Zhou Kai suddenly leave, Yuan Peilong didnt mind; his target was Song Jian. As long as he kept an eye on Song Jian, everything would be fine. Just then, Yuan Peilong saw Song Jian smiling in his direction through his telescope. In the lens, Song Jians face was right before his eyes, and it seemed as though he was staring straight at Yuan Peilong. Bad news, hes spotted me! Yuan Peilong was immediately covered in a cold sweat. During the time Song Jian had singlehandedly fought the BOSS, he had realized that he was no match for Song Jians strength. If he were discovered, his ending would be tragic. But Yuan Peilong was unwilling to give up this hard-earned hidden mission. While he was in a dilemma, Song Jian had already discovered him. How could his perception be so high? An incredulous Yuan Peilong fumbled his climb down from the roof, packed up his tool, and tried to escape into the distance. Song Jian transformed into a shadow, his speed dramatically increased, and he dashed in Yuan Peilongs direction. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For the 200-meter distance, Song Jian took only thirteen seconds to reach. By the time he got there, the effect duration of his skill had ended, and his speed decreased, but he could already see the rapidly retreating figure of Yuan Peilong. You still want to run? Song Jian squinted, metallic wings sprouted from his back, and his figure soared into the air, charging towards Yuan Peilong. Yuan Peilong turned back and glanced at him. With a horrified scream, his figure suddenly split into four and escaped in different directions. Song Jian was taken aback. This guy had a skill similar to phantom cloning and even a high-level one that could create three clones. Song Jian stopped in mid-air, watching the four Yuan Peilongs who looked almost exactly the same and were extremely fast, disappearing in a blink of an eye. There is one more chapter, the one that repeated yesterday needs to be changed to todays chapter, so you guys wont have to pay to read it again. But I cant change the chapter name right now, youll have to wait. Chapter 523: 523: Leaving Chapter 523: Leaving Yuan Peilongs speed was incredibly fast, not even giving Song Jian a chance to open his vertical eye. In no time, he disappeared without a trace, and Song Jian couldnt even determine the direction in which he had escaped. This guy Song Jian was speechless. In the game, even the weakest players would have a couple of life-saving skills up their sleeves, and no one could be underestimated. Why is he spying on me? Could it be that hes also aiming for the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set? Song Jian furrowed his brows and thought to himself. The reason he knew Yuan Peilong was precisely because of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set. Perhaps Yuan Peilong had been following him since then. I was too careless! Song Jian shook his head and became more cautious. Three days passed quickly. Whether Song Jian was leveling up by fighting monsters outside or building infrastructure in his territory, he always felt he was being watched by a pair of eyes. During these three days, the Shadow Circus Troupe had stopped performing and started packing up, as if they were ready to leave for a long journey. This made many players feel regretful. After all, in the Shadow Circus Troupe, many rewarding tasks could be obtained, in addition to a lot of experience, and many rare skills and equipment. After three days, Song Jian arrived at Bettys tent early in the morning. At this time, all the items around Bettys tent were packed up, and Betty was rolling up the tent. Upon seeing Song Jian, Betty pointed to the side with her lips and said, You must be anxious. Your equipment box is over there! Song Jian followed Bettys direction and saw the equipment box of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set under a big tree nearby. After opening the equipment box and checking each piece one by one, Song Jian found that all the set components had been completely repaired. He couldnt wait to reach level 30 and put on this set of equipment. With this set, I should be able to challenge first-order combat power with ease, right? Song Jian speculated in his heart. Thank you, Betty! Song Jian shouted loudly. Betty waved her hand at Song Jian without saying anything. She had to collect all her belongings by ten oclock when the Shadow Circus Troupe would leave the city. If she didnt catch up, she might forever be left behind. Song Jian returned to his territory, watching the busy scene of the Shadow Circus Troupe from afar. Just then, a skinny old mouse emerged from the ground and ran towards Song Jian. The voice of Qi Yun came from the mouses mouth, Are you ready? The Shadow Circus Troupe is leaving today. Dont forget our agreement Dont worry, as long as nothing goes wrong on your end, I wont break our agreement. Song Jian looked at the skinny mouse with an indifferent expression. Thats good! The mouses face showed a human-like smile, and then its body began to rot rapidly. In no time, it turned into a stain on the ground. A chill ran through Song Jians heart as the Shadow Priests methods seemed somewhat bizarre. The mouse had a strong smell of decay, obviously it had been dead for a long time. Qi Yun had controlled its body to deliver the message, a technique quite similar to the Necromancers Corpse Manipulation. The vehicles of the Shadow Circus Troupe began to slowly move out of Doomsday City towards the rolling black mist outside. Everyone was surrounded by a faint blue light, and even a dozen carriages had a blue light shimmering on the surface. With the appearance of this light, Song Jian could see the massive convoy with his eyes, but once he closed them, he couldnt feel anything. As the circus entered the swirling black mist, no one appeared nervous. They all remained silent, apparently having experienced similar situations many times before. Song Jian took out the Concealment Ring and put it on his finger. There were now two cracks in the ring, and it could only be used once more before being useless. With a thought, Song Jians figure gradually disappeared in place, accompanied by a faint, crisp shatter sound. By now, Song Jian had entered the Protection Black Mist for the second time. He followed the Shadow Circus Troupe from behind and left Doomsday City through the black mist. Once inside the Protection Black Mist, Song Jians feeling of being watched finally disappeared. It seemed that Yuan Peilong couldnt enter the black mist like he could. Visibility was almost nonexistent in the black mist. Song Jian couldnt let the circus know he was following them, but he also couldnt lose track of their whereabouts, so it was difficult to trail behind them. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seemed as if the circus was trying to evade something. They didnt follow a straight line in the black mist, instead, winding around a long detour. It took more than two hours to finally emerge from the black mist. Alright, tell everyone to rest here for a while. Well rest here for half a day and continue on our journey tomorrow! The old beastman leader, holding a wooden staff, spoke with a tired expression. Everyone had expended a lot of energy coming out of the Protection Black Mist, and it wasnt safe to continue traveling without resting. It was better to rest for a while and continue on their journey the next day. Since they were only resting temporarily, everyone simply erected their tents without unpacking other items. At night, the sky was filled with brilliant stars, and a bright moon hung high above. It had been a long time since Song Jian had seen such a dazzling starry sky in the game world. The night in Doomsday City was completely different from the night in the wilderness. Song Jian sat cross-legged, absorbing the essence of the moon. In Doomsday City, he could only absorb it for fifteen minutes at specific times, but there was no such restriction in the wilderness. In no time, Song Jian immersed himself in the comfort of absorbing the moons essence, as if he were in a deep sleep with a blank mind. His whole body emitted a silver light, looking like a light bulb from afar. If he hadnt chosen a hidden spot, he might have been exposed by now. System: Youve absorbed the essence of the moon, and your physical fitness has been slightly improved. System: Youve absorbed the essence of the moon, and your physical fitness has been slightly improved. Messages like this appeared in the notification bar every few dozen seconds. Finally, after hundreds of similar messages appeared, a special light yellow message stood out. System: Your body has been tempered by the essence of the moon, and all attributes have increased by 1 point. After this message appeared, Song Jians body shook violently, and he suddenly woke up. His eyes were still filled with confusion after waking up, and it wasnt until he regained consciousness that he realized he had been absorbing the moons essence for more than two hours. What happened? At this moment, Song Jian noticed the hundreds of system messages in his notification bar and the final message about all his attributes increasing by one point. What a pleasant surprise! Song Jian looked up at the moon, which had shifted positions, with an excited look on his face. Chapter 524: 524: Small Town Chapter 524: Small Town With a gain of one on all attributes, it was a pleasant surprise. Previously, when he was in Doomsday City, he could only absorb lunar essence for fifteen minutes daily. The effect was not particularly significant as Song Jian often found it ending before he even felt anything. He didnt expect such a significant harvest after leaving Doomsday City today; Perhaps it was because the lunar essence within his body had become plentiful. No matter how Song Jian tried to activate the absorption of lunar essence, it was impossible to enter the absorption state, so, he had to give it up eventually. In the middle of the night, Song Jian suddenly felt someone approaching, immediately became alert, as a dark shadow slowly moved towards his location. When the shadow was about seven or eight meters away from where Song Jian was, it stopped in its tracks; Whos there? Song Jian clenched his long sword and demanded in a low voice. Who else could it be? Qi Yun seemed quite amused at Song Jians alarmed state, took off his hood and revealed a gnarled, emaciated face. At this point, Qi Yun had removed all the black cloth strips wrapped around his body. His exposed skin was an abnormal shade of blue and was without any flesh. He looked more like a skeleton wrapped in skin than a human. Why have you come so late? Hasnt the circus uncovered your real identity yet? Song Jian asked, his brows slightly furrowed. You dont need to worry about me, just do as I instructed, Qi Yun glared at Song Jian and replied. It seems like you dont need me to stay with the circus anymore. So Ill head directly to the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range to wait for you! Song Jian said, his face somber. Arent you curious about this Shadow Circus? Qi Yuns red eyes pierced Song Jian. A thin smile emerged upon his dried lips. It is a rare occurrence that they are having problems with their shadow crystal. The Circuss high-level fighters have to expend their own strength every day to maintain this shadow crystal. This is the best time for us to attack them Song Jian considered Qi Yuns words carefully, recognizing that there indeed lay many valuable items within the Circus. Just the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set he had obtained was enough to provoke intense envy. Moreover, he knew the circus also possessed a Complete Recovery Potion. Song Jian had discovered that among the troupe, there was a master level alchemist who could possibly have created this potion. After some hesitation, Song Jian eventually shook his head and said, I just want to complete the mission as soon as possible. I dont want any more complications! Although he could terminate the contract with Qi Yun, Song Jian had no way of finding the Blood of Blasphemy, so he would need to stick to the contracts terms in good faith. Hehe, just because you have no interest in the Circus doesnt mean others wont Song Jian was startled and quickly asked, Are you suggesting that someone plans to ambush the circus on the road? You are totally ignorant of this Shadow Circus, it happens to be one of the dragon servant troops that the Shadow Giant Dragon values the most Qi Yun stared pointedly at Song Jian, then slowly his body turned into a pile of black sand and vanished. Looking at the place where Qi Yun had disappeared, Song Jian wore a contemplative look on his face. The reason he hasnt agreed to stay with the Circus was that he believed that with his current ability, he wouldnt be able to gain any advantages there. No matter what the problem was, to safely reach the Dark Castle in Shadowfang Mountain Range, he would need the guarantee of several high-end fighters. Therefore, no matter what Qi Yun said, Song Jian would never believe that all high-end fighters from the Shadow Circus could be considerably weakened due to the shadow crystals issue. But if someone was genuinely planning an ambush on the Circus, then this could potentially be an opportunity for him. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the past, they only agreed to meet once after leaving Doomsday City. After that, Qi Yun would no longer concern himself with Song Jians itinerary. Song Jian just needed to reach the Dark Castle in Shadowfang Mountain Range within the stipulated time. In fact, Qi Yun was constantly alluring Song Jian to attack the Shadow Circus, even consistently hinting that he could derive immense benefits from it; Perhaps, as you mentioned, there will be an ambush on the Circus and Ill be able to profit from it. But Song Jians eyes grew sharper, and he chuckled, I dont trust you! Turning into a dark cloud, Song Jian floated off into the distance. Not too far away, behind a rock, Qi Yun watched the shrinking cloud with red eyes and a disappointed expression on his face. . Song Jian only knew the general direction to Shadowfang Mountain Range. Although Qi Yun had given him some information about the Dark Castle, Song Jian realized after leaving Doomsday City that without a detailed map, it was incredibly easy to lose his way if he traveled blindly. After walking in the wild for three continuous days, Song Jian saw no trace of any modern civilization. All he saw was barren, infertile land strewn with rubble and full of mutated, corrupt creatures that crazily threw themselves at him without caring for their strength mismatch. This was entirely different from the monsters in Doomsday City, who seemed more rational. Even the most crazed of monsters there knew to steer clear of powerful players. At first, Song Jian would kill them, but there were so many creatures that he started growing impatient. With these low-level monsters offering insignificant experience points and dropping nothing more than garbage, Song Jian, having limited inventory space, couldnt possibly pick up all the junk, leaving it abandoned in the wilderness. Taking the form of a dark cloud, Song Jian was flying in mid-air, continuing towards Shadowfang Mountain Range. The skies above the wilderness were dangerous as flying monsters tended to be stronger than their same-level counterparts that couldnt fly. Song Jian proceeded cautiously, evading whenever he encountered large amounts of flying creatures and continuing on his journey only after they had flown far away. That day, Song Jian unexpectedly saw a deserted town ahead and immediately flew towards it; In the wilderness, finding an abandoned town was quite a fortunate occurrence because it offered a place to rest and shelter from the weather. System: You have discovered Garden Town and earned 2000 Experience Points; A wide asphalt road was laid out head of Garden Town, although the road was hardly recognizable now, completely covered by overgrown weeds. It was challenging to discern that it had once been a road unless one looked closely; Near the road, there was a massive gate with the words Garden Town engraved upon it. This entrance had collapsed halfway, leaving the words Garden remaining. There were several shops and houses built beside the gate. These structures were still mostly intact. Moving further in, there was a deserted plaza with an enormous flower bed in the center, filled with a variety of vibrant flowers; Song Jian glanced towards the flower bed, feeling an unsettling eeriness about it and a sense of discomfort. Just as Song Jian was about to investigate the flower bed, a voice behind him warned, If I were you, I would never approach this flower bed! Chapter 525: 525 Materials Chapter 525: Materials Song Jian turned around and noticed a young man wearing a black robe, holding a bone wand in his hand, standing about five or six meters away from him. He was looking at Song with an affable smile. The young man had silver shoulder-length hair, piercing purple eyes, and a handsome face. He appeared to be about eighteen or nineteen years old. Next to him stood a skeleton warrior gripping an sharp ax. Its crimson eyes appeared somewhat dim, unmoving and obedient. It seemed to be a summon of the young mans. Are you a necromancer? Song Jian ventured to ask. I guess you could say that. Tang Ming eyed Song Jian up and down, his smile broadening. He then inquired, Who are you? Why are you here? I am Song Jian. I am heading to Shadowfang Mountain Range. I saw this small town and decided to take a break here. Song Jian responded with a smile, Is this your hometown? Its quite remote. There was no information above the youths head, indicating that he was also a player. Very few players come here. Likely, Im the only one to have spawned here. Tang Ming lamented, Since starting the game, Ive been playing solo. Ive never interacted with other players. It seems youve had some poor luck, randomly spawning in such a desolate place. Song Jian shook his head. Its not too bad. At least Im still alive. By the way, my names Tang Ming. Youre the first player Ive met! Tang Ming said. Song Jian nodded, then pointed to the flower garden and asked, You mentioned earlier not to approach this flower garden. Does it pose a danger? Indeed it does! Tang Ming nodded, It hides a level 30 monster with significant strength. Any creature that comes within three meters of the garden will be snatched up and swallowed by it! So dangerous? Song Jians brow furrowed, wondering if the hidden monster had Tier 1 Combat Power. If it was just a level 30 ordinary monster, or a Boss without Tier 1 Combat Power, then Song Jian was confident he could kill it. Not particularly dangerous, as long as you keep your distance. And its presence actually helps me survive in this town Tang Ming said, a shiver running down his spine. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this town dangerous? Song Jian looked around and asked. Its fine during the day, but at night, powerful spectral monsters appear in the town. So, I generally try not to leave the house after dark. Tang Ming explained, Ive never ventured beyond a five kilometer radius of the town, so I have no clue where Shadowfang Mountain Range is. Could you tell me about the world outside? Of course! Song Jian replied enthusiastically, glancing at the garden once again. Interestingly, it seemed as if this creature served as a protector. Though the creature itself probably had no awareness of this, and simply hunted anything that approached it; However, such behavior could be manipulated by players seeking to protect themselves. Lets head to my safe house first. It will soon be nightfall. Tang Ming glanced at the setting sun and urged Song Jian to follow. Song Jian nodded, and they both headed towards Tang Mings safe house. Tang Ming led Song Jian to an old two-story building and walked in through the front door. This is your safe house? Song Jian was taken aback. Surveying the room, he noticed the house was very dilapidated. There was no defensive wall and the ground floor had a large hole in the wall that appeared to have been caused by an impact. Such a safe house barely offered any defense. Song Jian wondered how it could have withstood the monster attacks it wouldve faced during construction; If Tang Ming hadnt brought him here, Song Jian would have never considered it a safe house. Technically, we havent entered the actual safe house yet. Tang Ming revealed a mysterious smile and headed towards a fireplace on the wall of the living room. Song Jian paused for a moment, then followed Tang Ming. Indeed, Tang Ming walked directly into the abandoned fireplace and was out of sight. After some hesitation, Song Jian followed suit. As he walked through the fireplace, he felt as if he were passing through a thin bubble. Once he entered the fireplace, he discovered a spiraling stone staircase leading underground. My safe house is built underground. Its safer and easier to defend here, Tang Ming explained, descending the staircase. Magical lanterns were embedded in the walls on either side of the staircase, illuminating the way down. Soon, they arrived in a spacious room. Song Jian glanced at the ceiling and estimated they were about tens of meters underground. It was clear that Tang Ming had put a great deal of effort into this safe house. Please feel at home. Youll be the first player to visit here. Tang Ming said, smiling. Thank you for your hospitality. Otherwise, I would have to spend another night in the wilderness. Song Jian replied, his face flashing a bitter smile. Spending the previous two days in the wilderness had been tough. He couldnt even light a fire, making it impossible to cook. He had to snack on hardtack and sleep in trees; Thankfully, it hadnt rained these last two days, otherwise Song Jian might have found himself in even greater hardship; Stay as long as you like! Tang Ming cheerfully insisted. After a hearty dinner, Song Jian retired to his bedroom for rest. Having seen Song Jian enter the room, Tang Mings warm smile suddenly morphed into a sly grin. Surveying the rather simple bedroom, Song Jian had a strange feeling; Isnt Tang Ming being a little too enthusiastic towards me? Its unusual. Song Jian thought, But then again, having never met another player since entering the game, his overexcitement upon meeting one is not too strange. After watching Song Jian enter the bedroom, Tang Ming went to another room. It appeared to be a lab; a large experimental table was filled with beakers and test tubes. Across the room a small crucible bubbled viscously with red liquid, filling the air with a sweet aroma; In the middle of the lab, a complex magic array flickered with light. At its core stood a coffin-like crystal trough. Through the crystal, it seemed as if there was a person lying inside. Upon examining the crystal trough, a smile crossed Tang Mings face. He gently patted the skeleton warrior that stood guard beside him and whispered, Soon you will gain a new comrade. Today is indeed a lucky day for me. Not only will I acquire another skeleton warrior, but I will also obtain a potential for a skeleton champion. Chapter 526: 526: Bone Bead Chapter 526: Bone Bead In the deep quiet of night, Song Jian lay sleeping peacefully in his bed, his chest rising and falling slightly, indicating he was fast asleep; Just then, the bedroom door was slowly opened without making a sound. A figure cloaked in black appeared at the doorway, and behind him were two skeletal warriors, wielding axes and emitting a chilling pale glow. Tang Ming looked at the sleeping Song Jian, a sinister smile playing on his lips. He had sprinkled some sleep-inducing powder in the room earlier on. It was faintly scented, just enough to escape the notice of most people. Such a drug had no harmful effects on the human body, it simply made those who were asleep to fall into an even deeper slumber, making it impossible for even the most alert person to detect its existence. Shadow Binding! With a wave of Tang Mings right hand, a grey mist burst from his Bone Wand, stealthily flying towards the beds occupant. The instant it reached Song Jian, it transformed into black chains, binding him tightly. Looking at Song Jian securely tied up, a smirk of satisfaction appeared on Tang Mings face. Hahaha, Success! Song Jian, let me give you a lesson today. This game is extremely dangerous! Never let down your guard against strangers! Gazing at the immobile Song Jian, Tang Mings joy was palpable. Come now, the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were strong, which is why youll become my most powerful skeletal warrior! At that moment, Song Jian on the bed suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Tang Ming. A strange smile appeared on his face. Tang Ming was taken aback for a moment, as if he was thinking of something. His face turned pale, and he quickly retreated. Earth Teeth Assault! A fang-shaped mass of energy shot up from under the bed towards Tang Ming, its sharp whistling sound piercing the air. Block it! Tang Ming shouted, and a skeletal warrior behind him advanced a step forward, shielding him with its body. Bang! This Earth Teeth Assault triggered a critical strike. The skeletal warriors body jolted violently, and with a crack, one of its femurs shattered, causing a number depicting over two hundred damage points to float above its head. Damn it, youve shattered the leg of my painstakingly created skeletal warrior Annoyed, Tang Ming directed another skeletal warrior to attack Song Jian. Observing Song Jian, bound by black chains and immobile on the bed, Tang Ming finally realized C the one trapped was merely Song Jians clone. The real Song Jian was likely hiding under the bed. Sword Shadow Step, Broken Wing Dance! A shadowy figure suddenly dashed from under the bed, sword swinging at the two skeletal warriors. Upon entering the bedroom, Song Jian immediately sensed something was amiss. However, he didnt suspect Tang Ming. He just felt an intangible unease which wouldnt let him sleep, and so he never truly went to sleep. Only when he heard deliberately muffled footsteps outside his door at night, did Song Jian realize something was wrong. It seemed like Tang Ming harbored ill-intentions towards him. He quickly activated Phantom Clone, letting his clone lie on the bed while he hid underneath. Unexpectedly, Tang Ming truly had malicious intentions. Glancing at the black chains on his clone, Song Jian realized he couldnt even cancel the clone as it seemed to be completely bound. Hearing Tang Mings words, Song Jians anger surged inside him: You actually use players bodies to create skeletal warriors! Tang Ming waved his Magic Staff, launching a Shadow Arrow at Song Jian and directing his skeletal warriors to attack. Hehehe, their bodies have been transformed into undying skeletal warriors; they should feel honored! Tang Mings face twisted into a sinister smile. He fished out a Bone Bead from his pocket and tossed it at Song Jian. Song Jian and the two skeletal warriors were locked in combat, their level of strength equivalent to that of ordinary Level 20 monsters, they couldnt stop Song Jian. Each of Song Jians sword swings left deep marks on the skeletal warriors. In just a little while, the skeletal warriors bodies were left in a terrible state, their Vitality Points reducing to less than a third. When he saw Tang Ming throw a Bone Bead at him, Song Jian felt a chilling sense of impending danger and swiftly activated his Frost Shield! Boom! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Bone Bead exploded in mid-air. Song Jian felt an intense surge of energy. The Frost Shield shattered instantly, and his body felt as if it had been hit by hundreds of bone shards, causing waves of piercing pain. Song Jian was thrown back by the force of the explosion, crashing into the bedroom wall. His chest felt tight and nauseous, and he couldnt help but vomit blood, which made him feel a bit better. He checked his damage, the explosion had reduced his Vitality Points by over six hundred. The power was even more significant than an improved Self-Destructing Robot or a powerful hand-grenade. However, numerous damage immunity notifications appeared in his combat information dashboard, which gave Song Jian pause. System: You received splash damage from the Bone Bead explosion. After reductions due to your personal and equipment defenses, this effect was less than 15 points, talent Thick-skinned takes effect, this damage is immune. System: You received splash damage from the Bone Bead explosion. After reductions due to your personal and equipment defenses, this effect was less than 15 points. The Ghostly Leather Armors Void effect is triggered, this damage is immune, and the next damage received will be reduced by 50%. System: You received splash damage from the Bone Bead explosion. After reductions due to your personal and equipment defenses, this effect was less than 15 points. Your talent Thick-skinned takes effect, this damage is immune. A series of immune damage notifications left Song Jian startled. Looking at dozens of bone shards in his body, Song Jian estimated that had he not been immune to the harm, these shards would have caused more harm than the previous explosion. If it werent for the damage reduction, a single Bone Bead could cause thousands of damage points? This could instantly kill a player with a weaker Vitality level. Song Jian couldnt help but gasp in surprise, silently cursing in his heart. However, objects causing splash damage are more potent in confined spaces. If used in an open area, the splash damage would drastically decrease. Seeing that Song Jian was still standing even after facing a Bone Bead, Tang Ming wore a shocked expression. Truly, youre worthy of being the powerful skeletal warrior Ive chosen, possessing such an excellent physique. Hahaha, the better the bodys quality, the higher the chance of success in creating a skeletal warrior. Today is indeed my lucky day! With that, Tang Ming took out three Bone Beads from his pocket, hesitating a little. There was a hint of reluctance in his eyes, but he soon steeled his resolve, gritted his teeth, and threw the three Bone Beads at Song Jian. Chapter 527: 527: Destroy Chapter 527: Destroy Seeing the three Bone Beads flying towards him, Song Jian got a scare. He instantly activated the Bloodthirsty Shield while a pair of steel wings spread out from his back, firmly protecting his body. Boom, boom, boom~ The Bloodthirsty Shield shattered as the sound of steel wings being struck like rain hitting banana leaves echoed. One MISS after another floated up above Song Jians head. The moment the steel wings spread out, his defense significantly increased. Moreover, it automatically nullified damage below 50 points. Coupled with Song Jians natural talent, if the damage dealt didnt exceed 65 points, he would remain completely unharmed. When the Bloodthirsty Shield broke apart, Song Jians Vitality Points suddenly increased by more than 500, completely replenishing the previously lost Vitality Points. Tang Mings eyes widened in disbelief at the scene before him. Just by throwing one Bone Bead earlier, he managed to deal more than 500 damage to Song Jian. Now, he had thrown three beads at once and expected that at least it would leave Song Jian severely injured, if not kill him outright. But why did the opponent not receive any damage, and his Vitality Points even restored? Could it be that my three Bone Beads have a healing effect? Feeling the effect of the Bone Beads fade, Song Jian fiercely lunged forward. An icy path appeared beneath his feet as he passed between the two Skeleton Soldiers. His powerful sword cut through the air towards Tang Ming. Death Shield! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tang Ming calmly wielded the Bone Wand, causing a grayish shield to appear around him instantly. As Song Jian rushed towards him, a smile appeared on Tang Mings face. Embrace death. My Skeleton General, feel the Force of Death. One day, you will understand its greatness! Death Shield, Tang Mings strongest defense, would cause any living creature that attacked it to suffer from the Force of Death, reducing their attributes by 30%. Moreover, the Death Shields defense value was as high as 1,200 points. Even the Bone Bead needed two beads to break its defense. Watching Song Jian wielding his sword, slashing towards the Death Shield, Tang Ming seemed to have already seen his weakened opponent. A complete body was a prerequisite for creating a Skeleton General. With Song Jian in a weakened state, it would be easier for Tang Ming to obtain his intact corpse. Clang~ With a crisp shattering sound, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword easily tore through the defense of the Death Shield, ruthlessly striking Tang Mings shoulder. A stream of black blood spurted out, and Tang Ming felt an intense pain in his shoulder, giving him a sense of unreality. How could this be Subsequently, Tang Ming saw the deep wound on his shoulder, reaching the bones, and became enraged. Ill kill you! Ill sink your soul into the flames of Hell and burn it for a hundred, a thousand years! Tang Ming gritted his teeth. His body suddenly transformed into a pool of black blood seeping into the ground and disappeared. The two Skeleton Soldiers still rushed at Song Jian aggressively. However, without Tang Mings command, these two puppets had become even weaker than ordinary monsters. Song Jian quickly shattered them into a pile of bone fragments. Skeleton Soldiers like these had to be present in large quantities to showcase their true power. An endless sea of skeletons in the wilderness could terrify any class of players. Unfortunately, Tang Mings current strength still had a long way to go to reach such a level, and it might be impossible for him to ever create such a scene. Seeing the black traces remaining on the ground, Song Jian couldnt help but frown. Tang Mings methods were too strange; he effortlessly turned into blood and merged with the earth. Killing him was becoming increasingly difficult. This place was Tang Mings safe house, and he couldnt get away from here. Song Jian believed Tang Ming was still inside the safe house and hadnt fled too far. While searching the safe house, Song Jian quickly found Tang Mings laboratory. Entering the room, he could sense a strong force of death. The smell of rotting corpses made any living creature feel uncomfortable. Song Jian carefully left everything on the experiment table untouched due to his cautious approach to unknown things. The nutrition tank in the middle of the laboratory had been opened with some thick green liquid inside. A strong force of death emanated from the nutrition tank. Upon closer inspection, the entire set of experiment equipment was actually a set of blue-quality Skeleton Soldier conversion apparatus. It could be used to transform player corpses into Skeleton Soldiers. There was a slight chance that powerful player corpses could be transformed into Skeleton Generals, and an even smaller chance to be transformed into Skeleton Kings. However, the apparatus conversion rate was reduced. Even the lowest-tier Skeleton Soldier only had a 10% success rate, and each conversion took seven days. Looking at the laboratorys left wall, Song Jian found a cabinet filled with a row of corpses. Taking a closer look, these were all players below level 20. It was unclear how Tang Ming managed to preserve these player corpses. This guy must be a lunatic in the real world! Song Jian couldnt help but feel disgusted by the sight of the player corpses, his face grimacing. If I destroy this place, I wonder what Tang Mings expression would be like. Im looking forward to it. A slight smirk appeared on Song Jians face as he took out two high-explosive grenades from his inventory and placed them beneath the experiment table and nutrition tank. There was nothing worth taking in the safe house except for the valuable Skeleton Soldier conversion apparatus. Song Jian didnt want to use it to harm others and decided to destroy it instead. Reaching the stone steps to leave the safe house, Song Jian took out a Self-destructing Robot and controlled it to walk towards the laboratory. Sword Shadow Step! Transforming into a dark shadow, Song Jian dashed towards the outside of the safe house. The power of two high-explosive grenades and a Self-destructing Robot was enough to send the safe house flying, and Song Jian didnt want to get caught in the destruction. Bang! With a single sword strike, Song Jian slashed open the entrance to the safe house and quickly dashed towards the outside of the town. Before he could leave the town, Song Jian felt the ground violently tremble. A muffled explosion rang out behind him. The powerful force tore down the buildings around the safe house, causing large cracks to form on the cement road. Song Jian stumbled and fell on the ground, unable to balance himself. He turned to see the safe house now reduced to a sunken crater. No! Behind him, Tang Mings mournful roar echoed as a dark shadow slowly floated into the air. Tang Ming was disheveled at this point, never expecting Song Jian to possess high-explosive grenades and a Self-destructing Robot. Caught off guard, the Tang Ming hidden underground was also affected and blasted out. Chapter 528: 528: Death Thorn Chapter 528: Death Thorn Tang Mings black robe, resembling bat wings, was spread out behind him, but it was clearly torn in a few places, and the edges of the robe bore scorch marks; At this point, Tang Ming had only less than 60% of his Vitality Points left. His face was filled with rage, gritting his teeth at Song Jian; Despite his serious injuries, Tang Ming didnt mind, even if he had to abandon his body, Tang Ming could exist in another form. But the safe house was destroyed, especially the laboratory, the set of equipment that had been painstakingly collected was utterly destroyed, this was what truly caused Tang Ming indescribable pain; I am going to kill you, I am going to kill you, Ill show you the miserable fate of angering a Death Summoner! Tang Ming roared, starting to chant the incantation of Death Magic, while his Bone Wand also started to emit a grey glow. Death Thorn, seize the life of the enemy before me! Tang Ming whispered, pointing his Bone Wand to the ground; Whoosh~ A burst of breaking soil sounded, a rich aura of death pierced the sky, like a black beam of light, then, this black beam of light started to twist, as if a black serpent was waking up. Whoosh~ The black beam violently sprouted numerous tentacles, turning into a huge thorn vine. At the tip of this barrel-thick vine, a mouth filled with fangs extended a blood-red tongue at Song Jian; Whoosh~ This vine, filled with the Force of Death, was covered in over a foot-long sharp spikes. Dancing, these spikes easily scratched deep marks on the walls of the houses around, looking sturdier than metal. What on earth is this? Song Jian frowned slightly, he suddenly felt, some vaguely malicious energy and bodies were closing in on him. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vertical eye! Between Song Jians eyebrows, a silver-eye opened, looking around; Indeed, around Song Jian, transparent human-shaped souls were slowly clustering towards his position, these souls with grimaces and full of madness and greed, all absent of intelligence; Is this the ghost monster Tang Ming mentioned? Song Jian whispered. Death Soul, Level 25, Vitality Points: 3000/3000, characteristics: immune to physical attacks; Song Jian, you cant escape! Tang Ming clenched his fist fiercely, the Death Thorn vine let out a sharp roar and rushed quickly towards Song Jian; Whoosh~ Like a black python, the Thorn vine almost slid on the ground, leaving deep marks on it; Song Jian advanced instead of retreating, holding his sword with both hands and raising it above his head, the dark red sword emanated a dazzling golden glow. Light Strike! With a stern shout, Song Jians long sword violently chopped forward, sending a burst of dazzling golden Sword Qi, wave-like, chopping towards the Death Thorn vine; At the moment the golden Sword Qi burst, the Death Souls around Song Jian suddenly let out a sharp scream, as if they had encountered something terrifying and scattered in fright, some slower Death Souls started to phase out, like they were made of wax; The golden Sword Qi easily pierced through the defense of the Death Thorn vine, almost severing it completely. Thick black blood spurted out like a spring from the wound, the Death Thorn vine writhed violently and let out a series of mournful screams; Divine Power? Hmph, do you think those gods are really reliable? Only death is the true eternity! Tang Ming let out a roar, waved his Bone Wand, and fired a Shadow Arrow at Song Jian. Sacred Parry! Song Jian placed his long sword horizontally in front of his chest. A sphere of energy emitting gray light came crashing towards him. He violently shook as a golden light flashed, and his body tumbled backwards onto the ground in a stable manner. The Shadow Arrow disappeared. Moments later, where the arrow and sword had collided, another Shadow Arrow materialized out of thin air and shot towards Tang Ming. A surprised look flashed across Tang Mings face. He looked somewhat flustered. Bang! An energy arrow emitting gray light appeared in front of Tang Ming instantly, piercing his chest fiercely. Tang Mings body slightly shivered. A corrosive sensation came from his chest. A mouthful of fresh blood welled up, but he forcefully swallowed it down. However, a trickle of black blood slowly seeped out from the corner of his mouth. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian cast a brief glance at Tang Ming who was suspended mid-air. He leapt up, his long sword lit up with lightning. Three flashes of Sword Qi fiercely hacked at the Death Thorn vines. The already dying Death Thorns split into two sections. The bisected Death Thorn vines didnt die immediately. Instead, like snakes, both sections kept jumping on the ground. The front section even had a large mouth. It attempted to bite Song Jian, but Song Jian sent it flying with a slash of his sword. Seeing that the Death Thorn was of no use, Tang Mings face darkened. He waved his Bone Wand fiercely. A heavy death energy radiated from him, gathering into large patches of black fog in mid-air. This is my home ground! Tang Ming waved his Bone Wand, pointed at Song Jian. The black fog above his head immediately began to churn like boiling water. Within the fog, appeared to be a huge monster swimming around. Hmph, youre trying to fool me! Song Jian sneered coldly, leaped forward with his steel wings spread out, and charged at Tang Ming with his sword. Bang! Song Jians dark red long sword violently collided with Tang Mings Bone Wand. Song Jian used the force in his arms to push against Tang Ming. At this point, Song Jians power had already surpassed fifty points. Not to mention Tang Mings role of a mage, even a melee role with strength as the main attribute might not be as strong as Song Jian. With the long sword pressing against the Bone Wand, it slashed towards Tang Ming. Oh, quite strong, arent you? Looking at the long sword just a few centimeters from his face, Tang Ming could feel the chill coming from the blade of Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. But he didnt seem flustered in the slightest. He met Song Jians eyes with a teasing look. A sudden fear swept over Song Jian. He quickly used the Foot Kick skill and kicked Tang Mings lower abdomen hard, then jumped back with a flutter of his steel wings. Just as he jumped backward in mid-air, the black cloud above him suddenly twisted into a black skeletal Giant Dragon. The sharp claws fiercely scratched at the place where Song Jian had previously stood. Just when the claws of the skeletal Giant Dragon were about to touch Song Jians body, his steel wings flipped, drawing an arc in the air and avoiding the attack. Thinking of dodging now? Isnt it a bit late? Tang Ming looked at Song Jians figure in the air and quickly uttered a few syllables. The black skeletal Giant Dragon, over ten meters long, flipped in the air and pounced at Song Jian. Chapter 529: 529: Skeleton Giant Dragon Chapter 529: Skeleton Giant Dragon This skeletal giant dragon wasnt a genuine giant dragon, but a creation of Tang Mings spell. Yet, the power of the skeletal dragon was not much weaker than that of a true giant dragon; Splat~ Tang Ming vomited another mouthful of blood. At this point, his magical power had been exhausted, and he had lost 10% of his Vitality Points. Furthermore, he was in a weakened state. All these sacrifices were made to summon the skeletal giant dragon to exist for only thirty seconds; This was Tang Mings most formidable move, which he could only use when faced with life or death situations. He believed that even if Song Jian was strong, it would be impossible for him to withstand the skeletal giant dragon for thirty seconds. Whooosh~ The skeletal giant dragon blew a gray Dragon Breath at Song Jian, carrying the Force of Death. The dragons breath left a long-lasting trace in the air, corroding a large area of the void. Seeing this, Song Jian felt a chill in his heart and did not dare to underestimate it. He quickly swung his steel wings to dodge to one side. Just as he stabilized, the skeletal giant dragons tail, like a bone hammer, viciously smashed towards him; Boom! With wide-open eyes, Song Jian saw a mass of shadows rushing over. Before he could react, his chest was hit by a sharp pain. Only then did the sharp whistling sound of the skeletal dragons tail slicing through the air reach his ears; Like a stone, Song Jian fell from the sky and crashed heavily into the ground, causing dust to rise. This hit made him lose more than 500 Vitality Points, and even added a negative effect of bone fracture to his status window; Cough-cough~ Song Jian was full of blood foam in his mouth, with intense pain radiating from his chest. It felt as if his lungs were on fire. The broken rib seemed to have punctured his lung, making each breath feel like tearing pain; Physical Treatment! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian raised his right hand, and a white light enveloped him. It then gathered at his chest, and his broken bones were instantly repaired; Boom! The skeletal giant dragon fell from the sky, stirring up clouds of dust on the ground as it walked towards Song Jian step by step; I cannot face this behemoth head-on! Song Jian thought. In the previous confrontation, Song Jian had already observed the strength of this skeletal giant dragon. From its power to its speed, it had surpassed the first-order combat power and was not something he could face now; Tang Ming hasnt even reached the first-order combat power. How could he summon such a terrifying skeletal giant dragon? Song Jian wondered suspiciously. Previously, he had met a Beastman Shaman who, after completely depleting his vitality and spirit, had summoned only a giant beasts right palm and nothing more. Now, this skeletal giant dragons aura felt very close to that of the previously seen giant beast. Since he summoned such a terrifying dragon, it must have come at a great cost. Now he should be at his weakest point. I just need to kill him, and this summoned creature will naturally disappear. With this thought, Song Jians feet flashed with white light, and his figure shot towards Tang Ming like an arrow, leaving behind an ice path with chilling cold air. The most direct way to deal with a powerful summoned creature is to kill the person who summoned it. When the summoner is dead, the summoned creature loses its reason to exist in this world; Upon seeing Song Jian charging towards him, Tang Ming revealed a sneer of disdain on his face. Even though he was powerless at this moment, there was no way the skeletal giant dragon would let anyone hurt him; Indeed, just as Song Jian was about to reach Tang Ming, he suddenly sensed an immense threat and hurriedly flipped aside to escape; Boom~ With a loud bang, a bone hammer fell from the sky, landing at the spot where Song Jian had just dashed. A deep pit over six meters long appeared on the ground. If Song Jian hadnt dodged and continued to charge forward, this attack could have directly smashed him into a puddle of flesh. Damn it! Song Jians face was unpleasant as he looked at Tang Ming, who was only five or six meters away from him, with a frustrated look in his eyes. At this moment, the skeletal Giant Dragon guarded Tang Ming, and there was no way to break through the dragons protection and hurt Tang Ming. Song Jian, give up your dream of killing me! You cant do it. Just wait for me to lead the skeleton army to flatten the safe house you have built. Hehe~ Tang Mings face revealed a hint of madness as he burst into arrogant laughter. Song Jian squinted his eyes, staring intently at Tang Ming. In his heart, he had sentenced the opponent to death. However, the skeleton Giant Dragon was indeed troublesome, so he could only retreat temporarily and come back later when there was an opportunity. Just as Song Jian considered retreating, a dragons roar suddenly echoed in his heart. The Black Dragon cub, which had been asleep in the Pet Space, had awakened at this moment. The awakened Black Dragon cub seemed a bit weak since it had consumed a lot of its blood to create a body for Bloodline Wizard Wallace. It was already lucky that the cub had not dropped its rank, and now Song Jian would need to find some treasures to replenish its strength. Thinking about this, Song Jian suddenly realized that he had gathered a legendary medicinal herb, the Seven Stars Shard, while in the Protection Black Mist. This medicinal herb was one of the main ingredients for the Breaking Tribulation Pill, and could also directly enhance pet aptitude, which was extremely beneficial to pets. Although he did not know what the Breaking Tribulation Pill was for, Song Jian knew that a pill that used a legendary medicinal herb as the main ingredient could not be garbage, and no one would believe it if he said it was. However, the Breaking Tribulation Pill was too far away from him, while the second effect of the Seven Stars Shard could be used now. With that in mind, Song Jian directly gave the Seven Stars Shard to the Black Dragon cub. Suddenly, in the Pet Space, a green medicinal herb with seven leaves, carved like jade, appeared. The Black Dragon cub had just awakened and seemed somewhat listless. Then, it caught the scent of the medicinal herb, looked up, and showed excitement in its golden vertical pupils the moment it saw the Seven Stars Shard. It swallowed the Seven Stars Shard in one bite. Swish, swish, swish~ Golden light burst out from the Black Dragon cubs body as it began to grow rapidly. Its scales became wider and heavier, and its height doubled from just under three meters to nearly seven meters. With just one medicinal herb, the Black Dragon cub had grown from infancy to adolescence. Its level jumped from 15 to 30, surpassing Song Jian, its master. Song Jians heart stirred, and he quickly summoned the Black Dragon cub. Now a majestic young Black Dragon, it was no longer a cub. Excited for its first time out of the Pet Space, the Black Dragon raised its head and let out a roar. The sound waves vibrated in the air, smashing some ghost-like monsters into pieces instantly, while the remaining ones fled in fear. After a short time, there were no ghost-like monsters within a radius of several hundred meters. The skeletal Giant Dragon seemed to feel its authority being challenged and roared angrily at the Black Dragon. How, how is it possible, a real Giant Dragon A surprised expression appeared in Tang Mings eyes, quickly followed by ecstasy. A Giant Dragon, a real Giant Dragon! If I could possess its body, I could create a truly powerful skeletal Giant Dragon instead of this imitation Tang Ming licked his lips, greed showing in his eyes. Chapter 530: 530: Guardian of the Small Town Chapter 530: Guardian of the Small Town Kill him, kill him, just kill him, and this Black Dragon is mine! Tang Mings eyes gradually turned red, and his face became ferocious, Even a level 30 Black Dragon cant be a match for my Skeleton Giant Dragon. As long as I kill Tang Ming, this Black Dragon is mine! Song Jian, do you think summoning this adolescent Black Dragon can kill me? If you cant kill me today, you will forever live in my nightmare. One day, my skeleton army will cover every corner of this game, and you wont have anywhere to hide Song Jian raised his eyebrow with contempt, You have only managed to transform two skeleton warriors in all this time. By the time you have a skeleton army, I am afraid I will have become a god Tang Mings face turned gloomy. The low success rate and long transformation time, especially the difficulty of sourcing materials to transform into a skeleton warrior, all limit the number of skeleton warriors. At this time, the Skeleton Giant Dragon has already pounced towards Song Jian. The Black Dragon roared and leaped towards the Skeleton Giant, the two titans fighting in mid-air, their battle waves continuously destroying the buildings in the small town. Just then, in the vivid flower bed at the door of the town, a pair of emerald eyes suddenly opened, looking up at the sky. The disturbance caused by the fighting dragons had already aroused the attention of the towns Guardian. Song Jian, if you hand over this Black Dragon to me, then you can earn my friendship! Tang Ming licked his lips and said. Ha ha Song Jian laughed awkwardly, did Tang Ming think he was a three-year-old child, and easy to fool? Die! Song Jian swung his sword and charged at Tang Ming. Deprived of the protection of the Skeleton Giant Dragon, Tang Ming was like a fatty lump on a chopping board, ready to be butchered. When Tang Ming saw Song Jian charging at him, he gritted his teeth, took out a scroll from his bag, tore it, and threw it at Tang Yun. Cloud of Death! The torn magic scroll changed into a cloud of death energy, flying towards Song Jian. Frost Shield! A pale blue ice shield appeared on Song Jians body, resisting this cloud of death energy while charging towards Tang Ming. Sizzle~ When the shield and the Cloud of Death came in contact, corrosive burning sound could be heard from the shields surface, its defensive power was rapidly falling. Tang Ming was taken aback when he saw Song Jian charging over directly, and hastily retreated. Kill me, and you will be relentlessly hunted by Deaths Scythe! Tang Mings eyes showed panic as he quickly spoke. Song Jians sword had no hesitation, and he hacked down viciously at Tang Mings body. Ahh~ Tang Ming let out a blood-curdling scream, a damage score of over six hundred floated above his head. For a magic professional like him, damage over six hundred points was enough to take him down. Feeling its summoner was threatened, the Skeleton Giant Dragon slapped the Black Dragon away with its claw, coiled its body, and pounced at Song Jian. Get lost! Song Jians eyes were fierce. He swung his sword again, slashing out a golden Sword Qi. Light Strike! The Light Strike, filled with divine energy, was the ultimate nemesis of death energy. The Skeleton Giant Dragon took the hit straight on and let out a shrill scream. Its huge body, as though hit by a large hammer, swayed backward. Tang Ming took the opportunity to run towards the flower bed by the town gate. The reason he had been able to survive in this abandoned town in the wilderness for so long was because of a neutral monster in the town. Each time Tang Ming encountered a monster he couldnt defeat, he would lead it to the flower bed in the town and use this neutral monster to kill it. This time, Tang Ming wanted to repeat his old trick, lead Song Jian to the flower bed, and kill him there. If he killed Song Jian, not only could he obtain a players corpse that could be transformed into a skeleton warrior, but there was also the chance to get a Black Dragon. If he managed to make a real Skeleton Giant Dragon out of the Black Dragon, Tang Mings strength would instantly make him a top player in the game. As he approached the flower bed, Tang Ming took out a potion from his bag and drank it directly. Soon, the effects of the potion took hold, causing an agonizing expression to appear on Tang Mings face, but he still gritted his teeth and bore it. In no time, Tang Mings body gradually turned semi-transparent, like a ghost. The Force of Death radiated from his body. There was no longer any trace of life in him. Come on, come chase me. You will soon find out what it means to wish for death! Tang Ming looked back at Song Jian, who was chasing him, and a sneaky grin appeared on his face. Just then, a vine as thick as a water bucket emerged from the flower bed. This vine, covered in obscure black runes that flickered faintly, was so dizzying that it could make ones head spin just from looking at it. The vine didnt seem to detect Tang Ming presence. It silently stretched out of the flower bed like a snake. Song Jian saw Tang Ming turn semi-transparent and noticed his fearless posture beside the flower bed. This reminded him of what Tang Ming had said before: that there was a powerful monster within the flower bed. So, he halted his steps. Seeing that Song Jian didnt come chasing after him, Tang Ming was slightly disappointed. He sneered at Song Jian, You cant kill me! Well see about that! Song Jian responded, taking out two high-explosive grenades from his bag. Tang Mings face changed immediately. He had felt the power of these grenades before. Even if he hid underground, the blast wave had still forced him out. Song Jian looked at the grenades, hesitated for a moment, and put them back. The materials for making high-explosive grenades were not easy to gather. Song Jian had only three left in his bag, and was a bit reluctant to use them. Then, Song Jian pulled out a Self-destructing Robot and controlled it to walk towards the flower bed. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Self-destructing Robots caterpillar tracks rolled quickly towards Tang Ming, who let out a cry of fear and quickly hid far from the flower bed. The Self-destructing Robot was even more powerful than the grenade. If it got close to Tang Ming in his weakened state, he would likely be killed in an instant. Boom! A violent explosion stirred up a roar next to the flower bed. Tang Ming felt like he was hit in the back by a heavy truck. He was sent flying forward, the pain from the explosion was intense. His bones seemed to be shattering one by one, and his head was ringing, causing a splitting headache. At this time, Tang Ming, half-naked, had many of his equipment damaged. His body was full of burnt-black marks, his limbs twitching involuntarily, he seemed to be in a near-death state, only half a step away from real death. Just then, a shrill roar came from the flower bed, and several thick vines rose into the sky, intertwined in mid-air, and eventually formed into a thick plant with a diameter of more than ten meters. Chapter 531: 531: Hundred-eyed Vine Tree Chapter 531: Hundred-eyed Vine Tree Song Jians self-destructing robot was chasing Tang Ming, exploding just before reaching the flower garden. Almost all of its power was absorbed by the garden, while Tang Ming only suffered some aftershocks; The flower garden, originally made of green bricks, had collapsed more than half at this time, and the soil inside was scattered everywhere, along with the colorful flowers, like wilted flowers and broken branches; This directly enraged the guardians of the flower garden in the small town. Several thick cyan vines emerged from the ground, intertwining in mid-air and forming a large tree; This trees roots were twisted, and its branches were stout. Every green vine was covered with large and small eyes, looking very frightening when seen up close; When these hundreds of pairs of eyes stared at Song Jian together, even he couldnt help but feel goosebumps and retreated involuntarily; Hundred-eyed Vine Tree, Level 30, Neutral, First Order Combat Power, Vitality Points: 14000/14000, Status: Enraged; 14,000 vitality points? Song Jian felt surprised instantly. A level 30 monster, even if it was a lord-level, shouldnt have 14,000 vitality points. Could it be that the tree in front of him was much more powerful than a lord-level monster? Whoosh~ A vine as thick as an arm whipped towards Song Jian like a whip. Song Jian instinctively swung his sword to block it; Bang~ A strong force came, and Song Jians arm felt intense pain. His fingers loosened, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was flung away; How could this happen Song Jian retreated in a hurry, his face showing a look of horror. The power of this tree monster far surpassed his own! Fighting it would mean death! Song Jian realized in his heart and immediately lost the will to fight the tree monster; with a wave of his right hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, which was stuck diagonally in the ground, flew towards him as if controlled by an invisible hand and was caught by Song Jian; It seems that I cant kill him today. Song Jian glanced at Tang Ming, who was in a semi-conscious state, feeling a little annoyed. Tang Ming was lying within the attack range of the Hundred-eyed Vine Tree. Even if Tang Ming had only one breath left, one ordinary sword strike could take his life. However, that one sword strike was something Song Jian just couldnt land; Its a pity. If only I had long-range attack abilities, Song Jian sighed in his heart. Sword Controllers belonged to the Swordman class, and all their skills were either close-range or mid-range combat. Among all their skills, Earth Teeth Assault had the longest range, reaching 12 meters. However, even then it was still within the alert range of the Hundred-eyed Vine Tree, and once Song Jian entered this range, he would have to bear the attack of the tree first; Just then, an angry roar suddenly sounded from the sky. The skeleton giant dragon had already pressed the Black Dragon beneath it. The Black Dragon was bleeding all over its body, even the roots of its fangs were filled with blood. At this time, one of the skeleton giant dragons front claws was grabbing the Black Dragons neck, while the other huge claw was pressing down on its head; However, at this moment, the summoning time of the skeleton giant dragon had run out. The thirty seconds it had were fleeting. Looking at the struggling Black Dragon, which still refused to admit defeat, the skeleton giant dragon let out an angry roar. Its figure gradually became illusory; The Black Dragon turned over, flapping its meat wings and looking around with a confused expression. Soon, it gave up on searching for the figure of the skeletal giant dragon, turned around, and flew towards Song Jian. Before Song Jian could call to it, the Black Dragon turned into a black shadow and automatically entered the Pet Space. Song Jian looked at the Black Dragon. By now, it had been seriously injured, with less than a third of its vitality points remaining. As it entered the Pet Space, it lay down and fell into a deep sleep. The Pet Space had the function of slowly healing injuries. As long as the pet didnt die immediately, no matter how severe its injuries were, it could slowly recover after entering the Pet Space; Closing the Pet Space, Song Jian looked at Tang Mings location; At this time, Tang Ming had actually woken up from his coma. Although he looked disheveled, there was a victorious smile on his face; Song Jian, I told you, you cant kill me! After laughing, a ferocious expression appeared on Tang Mings face: I told you, from now on, youll live in my nightmare forever. Just wait, one day, my army of skeletons will level your safe house, and I will present your corpse in front of me, my skeleton warrior! Song Jian stared into Tang Mings eyes with a calm expression and said, I also said that I will kill you! Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tang Ming was taken aback, suddenly feeling a strong sense of threat emerging from his heart. Impossible, what means can he use to kill me within the alert range of this small town guardian? Tang Ming suddenly felt a sense of panic in his heart. Just then, the Hundred-eyed Vine Tree suddenly shook violently. A shrill roar came from the tree, and the thick vines with the thickness of an arm emitted a sharp breaking sound as they shot towards Tang Ming; Tang Ming was startled, but soon found that the target of these vines was not him; At my back! Tang Ming was about to turn around when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked down and saw a dark red sword tip protruding from his chest. This is Song Jians weapon. How, how did he do it Tang Mings right hand tightly grasped the sword tip. He looked up and saw Song Jian in the distance, staring at him coldly. Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was tightly gripped in his hand; Its his Phantom Clone, I was careless! Tang Ming suddenly understood and fell to his knees; As the Abyssal Phantom Clone stabbed Tang Ming, it was also pierced by the trees vines and torn into pieces. However, at this point, the Phantom Clone had already fulfilled its mission, so its disappearance didnt matter. When I was unconscious just now, the Shadow Binding had already dissipated Tang Ming coughed up blood and regretted in his heart. If he hadnt been unconscious and lost control of the Shadow Binding, Song Jians Phantom Clone would still be tied to the bed in the basement, buried underground along with the entire safe house. Because of the Shadow Binding, the Abyssal Phantom Clone could not disappear even when its duration was over and was trapped underground. However, once the Shadow Binding was gone, the Abyssal Phantom Clone was just a mass of energy and floated out from underground, launching a suicidal attack on Tang Ming; Cough, cough. Song Jian, even if you kill me, you wont get off easy. Deaths Scythe wont let you go. From now on, youll live in the fear of being hunted down at any moment. Hahaha. Tang Mings laughter abruptly stopped, and his body fell heavily to the ground. Soon, the effects of the potion he had taken disappeared, and his body returned to its normal state; At this moment, a thick vine stretched out and wrapped around Tang Mings corpse, slowly pulling it into the collapsed flower garden. Chapter 532: 532: The Hunt Chapter 532: The Hunt Upon seeing Tang Ming fully dead, his body even used as fertilizer by the hundred-eyed vine tree, a sense of relief washed over Song Jians face. Finally, its over. Using dead players to create skeleton warriors, its downright perverse! Song Jian sighed. But at that moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system alert, and his expression changed dramatically. System: Youve killed a member of the Deaths Scythe organization, lowering your relationship with them to hostile. Deaths Scythe will send assassins to kill you. You must survive three assassination attempts for them to temporarily give up on hunting you! How could this be, what exactly is this organization, Deaths Scythe? Song Jian frowned. In the game, there were all sorts of factions. Song Jian had already had a previous encounter with a faction called 101 Gathering Area. He had killed a few militiamen from the 101 Gathering Area that were trying to enter Doomsday City and had thus incurred their wrath. As a result, he was nearly killed. However, even after killing the militiamen of the 101 Gathering Area, the game didnt send out a warning of oncoming hunters like this one. Worse, he must fend off three assassination attempts for it to be over temporarily. I assume the assassins abilities will increase with each attempt. If I can resist them three times, theyll deem my strength beyond their estimation. Continuing to chase me would then harm the organization, hence the temporary halt. Song Jian managed a bitter smile and shook his head. If he were back in Doomsday City, in his own Manor Castle, even if this Deaths Scythe organization sent a killer of the first-order combat power, hed be confident of overpowering them. But now he was in the wilderness on his way to Shadowfang Mountain Range. If he was hunted down now, he could only count on his own strength, which was tricky. Song Jian looked around. The small town had been almost completely destroyed by the battle, leaving only a few remote buildings relatively intact, everything else was completely leveled to the ground. He glanced at the hundred-eyed vine tree still standing in the garden and heaved a sigh. Although he had destroyed Tang Mings safe house in the battle and the equipment that harmed people, Song Jian gained nothing, moreover, he had wasted two high-explosive grenades, and two self-destructing robots. If I could kill this level thirty monster, I might receive lots of nice loot. Song Jian glanced at the hundred-eyed vine tree, a hint of greed gleaming in his eyes. However, Song Jian quickly suppressed his greed. His quest was to fight a real Shadow Giant Dragon. If all his hidden cards were used up here, then his quest might not only fail, but he might also lose his life at Shadowfang Mountain Range. He gave the hundred-eyed vine tree a regretful look and marked the location on his map. Once he reached level thirty, put on the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, passed the first-order combat power test, and if he had a chance to leave Doomsday City, he would pay a visit to this hundred-eyed vine tree with over ten thousand vitality points. Three days went by in a flash. The wilderness outside Doomsday City was desolate, with large chunks of rubble everywhere. Sandstorms blew from time to time. Song Jian often walked dozens of kilometers without seeing any living creatures, except for monsters occasionally. Speaking of green plants, it was a luxury to see a single green weed in the wilderness. However, after leaving the town, Song Jian did stumble upon a small green forest. Inside, trees the thickness of an arm grew neatly, and hearing the birds chirping among them was melodious. If it were the real world, these scenes would be nothing special, but in this desolate ruin game world, Song Jian felt an eerie sensation and didnt dare approach, taking a wide berth around the area. At dusk that day, Song Jian set up a campfire behind a huge rock to prepare his dinner. At that moment, not very far from where Song Jian was, a fist-sized screen of light appeared. It expanded and distorted like a living thing until it was over a meter tall. A man shrouded in a black cloak, emitting an aura of death, walked out of the light screen with his head bowed and his arms crossed. This man had dark skin, frighteningly bright eyes, a hooked nose in the center of his face, spoiling his overall look and giving him a fierce and sinister appearance. What a terrible environment, I wonder what the boss was thinking, even allowing membership in such a place Looking at the endless sandstorms and the coarse stones under his feet, the man couldnt help but complain Narrowing his eyes and relying on his senses, a grim smile crossed the mans face: I have found you, humble crawler. No one survives after killing a member of Deaths Scythe. Prepare to meet your death! With a cold laugh, the man turned into a puff of black smoke, scaling towards Song Jians location with the force of the wind. Song Jian was roasting a piece of meat on the fire. The meat sizzled as the hot oil dripped, emitting a tantalizing aroma. Song Jian took out his spice box and carefully scooped out a small bit, spreading it on the roast meat. Before setting out, Song Jian had prepared various food supplies. However, he didnt carry many spices, with no way to replenish them in the wilderness. He treasured every bit of it. This should be ready to eat! Song Jian looked at the fragrant piece of roast meat, nodding in satisfaction. Once in the wilderness, Song Jians cooking skills soared, now at level three. He had also figured out five or six recipes for roasting meat. Just as Song Jian was about to taste his handiwork, his expression changed. His body turned into a shadow and he abruptly sidestepped to the left. Bang! A sharp bone spear fell from the sky, piercing the burning campfire. Immediately, sparks flew and the intense shockwave scattered the burning wood everywhere. Huh, good reflexes! A surprised voice called out from the air. Song Jian looked up to see a man in black floating mid-air, his black cloak fluttering like a pair of wings. Deaths Scythe! Song Jians eyes narrowed, growing serious. This man looked identical to Tang Ming, especially the robes allowing them to float in the air, giving the impression of wings. You insignificant crawler, it seems you know who I am. So be quiet and accept Deaths Scythes punishment. Let your soul fall into the endless hell to make up for your disrespect to Deaths Scythe. The man, with an arrogant expression on his face, pointed at Song Jian and murmured: Finger of Death! Immediately, a bolt of black light, reminiscent of lightning, shot straight towards Song Jian. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 533: 533: The Sanction of Deaths Scythe Chapter 533: The Sanction of Deaths Scythe Song Jian found that for a Sword Controller, attack range is a large weakness. Its fine if the enemy engages in close combat, but if they were ranged classes like mages, capable of launching attacks from tens of meters away, Song Jian would be put in the awkward position of taking hits without being able to retaliate. Song Jian always felt that his Invisible Sword Qi should be an energy higher-grade than magic power, but the way it was released, that is, the sword technique, minimizes the effect of the Invisible Sword Qi. The executioner of the Deaths Scythe opposite to him lightly pointed at Song Jian. A black lightning bolt instantly rushed towards Song Jian at an extreme speed. Subconsciously, Song Jian cast a Frost Shield. The magic Finger of Death collided with Frost Shield, resulting in a dull explosion. Boom, the Frost Shield directly shattered. A thousand points of defense were like a piece of thin paper before the Finger of Death. Such a feeble defense! A disdainful expression surfaced on Nasos face. It seemed a bit of a waste that he had to chase after someone so weak. The Finger of Death easily tore through the defense presented by the Frost Shield, hitting the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in front of Song Jians chest. Hum~ With a soft sound, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword burst into dazzling gold light. Song Jians body immediately fell back and stood firmly on the ground. Huh? A surprised look appeared on Nasos face. Although this move, Finger of Death, seemed casual, it was one of the strongest skills Naso had mastered. Not to mention a level 26 Gods Chosen, even a level 30 person possessing first-order combat power could be seriously injured if caught off guard. Its no wonder that the organization sent me here, it seems this Gods Chosen person does possess some strength Nasos face showed a trace of relief. Naso is a game NPC, possessing the strength of a level 25 elite boss and the class of a wizard proficient in death magic. Just when he thought Song Jian was quite powerful, his face suddenly changed, and he screamed. The ring on his left wrist suddenly burst into dazzling light. A faint light, kindled from Nasos ring, wrapped around his entire body. The silver-gray light quickly formed into a phantom-like armor surface, emerging on Nasos body. Naso, now clad in silver-gray armor, looked like a formidable Holy Knight, but his face was filled with terror. How can this be Naso exclaimed. A black lightning bolt suddenly appeared out of thin air and shot at Naso. It was so fast that Naso could only manage to release the defensive spell saved on his left wrist ring. Boom~ The black lightning bolt fiercely bombarded the silver-gray armor on Nasos body. A clear shattering sound rang out, and the ring on Nasos left hand directly shattered into countless crystal spots, dissipating in the air. Spurt~ A mouthful of blood spat out. Naso looked at the slowly dissipating light spots with a painful expression in his eyes. He momentarily forgot about the corrosion inflicted by the Finger of Death. Damn it, that was my Naso angrily roared. He took out a fang-shaped knife from his waist and fiercely sliced open a wound on his left palm. In an instant, blood spurted out. Nasos face rapidly turned white, but soon, his entire left arm gleamed with a silver light. His muscles bulged, and his entire arm swelled in size. His fingernails rapidly elongated, hooked inwards as the tips shimmered with a metallic sheen. One by one, cyan-black scales slowly came out from under the skin of his left hand. His entire arm looked like it had changed from a human arm into a beasts claw. Claw of Death! Naso roared, raising his left hand high and fiercely slashing it down at Song Jian; Four sharp, light-grey claw marks emanated a piercing howl in the air, as if they could puncture a persons eardrums; Light Strike! Song Jian held his sword with both hands, and with a fierce slash forward, the dazzling golden Sword Qi illuminated the surrounding space. The four sharp claw marks collided brutally with the golden Sword Qi, triggering a thunderous blast; Crack crack~ Naso exclaimed in shock as the golden Sword Qi severed the four claw marks directly, leaving a foot-long sword scar on Nasos chest. Blood gushed out, and a faint golden glow permeated from the wound, shattering the gathering black aura and preventing the regeneration of Nasos wound. Seeing that Nasos vitality points had fallen below half, Song Jian revealed a bizarre expression in his eyes. Your power is not even equal to Tang Mings, and yet you dare to pursue me? Song Jian laughed wildly, spreading out the steel wings behind him. With a leap, he brandished his sword and charged at Naso. At this point, Naso seemed quite disheveled. The four fingers of his left hand had been chopped off at the base, and blood from his chest had stained half his body red. The two powerful spells he released not only failed to harm Song Jian, but they also led to the loss of a precious defensive magical artifact and severe injuries to himself. What, you dare underestimate me! A burst of anger appeared on Nasos face. He moved his thoughts and concentrated on the Force of Death, which surrounded his left hand and had already lost four fingers. This Force of Death condensed into four sharp claws on his fingers, then the black aura spread along his arm, creeping towards the elbow. In no time, his entire left arm seemed to be fitted with a black metal claw cover. Today, Ill let you personally experience the terror of the Death Gods Scythe! Naso swung his left arm, blocking Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a bang, sparks flew, and the black claw cover formed by the Force of Death exhibited an indestructible strength. Even the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was unable to shake it. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Death Binding! Naso uttered softly, spreading his right hand and stretching it towards Song Jian. Five streams of black Force of Death shot out from his palm, forming five black chains in mid-air and binding towards Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback, as this move was similar to Tang Mings Shadow Bind; With a thought, a shadow surged from Song Jian, quickly condensing into a phantom clone, standing in front of him. Almost simultaneously, the five chains tightly bound the phantom clone. Looking at the surprised expression on Nasos face, a smile emerged at the corner of the phantom clones mouth; Whoosh~ A sword reached out below the phantom clones ribs, its dark-red blade pierced easily into Nasos abdomen, spewing out a jet of blood; No! Naso roared, swinging his left claw and tore the bound phantom clone to pieces; Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian cut him again, and Nasos vitality points were left with only about one-tenth; Feeling his strength rapidly depleting, a fierceness flashed in Nasos eyes. With gritted teeth, he roared, No one can escape the sanction of the Death Gods Scythe! Chapter 534: 534: The Abandoned Military Camp Chapter 534: The Abandoned Military Camp Song Jian suddenly sensed an uproar of the Force of Death within Naso and immediately realized what he intended to do. Self-destruction? Attempting to achieve mutual destruction? Song Jian narrowed his eyes as a flicker of coldness formed at the corner of his mouth. Naso, sensing his impending death, had chosen self-destruction. As part of the Deaths Scythe, he feared no death. As long as his soul remained intact, there were many ways for him to revive within the Deaths Scythe. Whoosh~ A chilling glint crossed Song Jians face. Just before the Force of Death within Naso reached its apex, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword mercilessly strove for his neck. Bang! Nasos head, full of unwillingness and regret, flew high into the air before landing on the ground, his eyes wide open in death. His decapitated body underwent a series of violent explosions. The out-of-control Deaths Force collided within him, causing his body to explode into pieces. A badge, radiating a silver glow, rolled out from his corpse. It was the only spoil of war fallen from the slain Naso. Upon picking it up, Song Jian found it to be a silver-grade accessory. Death Gods Badge (Silver), Equipment Level 28, Equipment Effect: Agility +4, Skill Damage Increase 40%, Special Effect: After wearing it, it can disguise as a senior member of Deaths Scythe. Note: There is a certain chance of being uncovered by the real Deaths Scythe member who will then relentlessly hunt the wearer down. Equipment Requirement: Level 25. Can it be brought out of the game: No. The most potent attribute of this silver-grade equipment is probably the increase in skill damage by 40% C almost equivalent to enhancing the skills power by three to four levels. Regarding disguising as a senior member of Deaths Scythe, this effect has no practical meaning for Song Jian currently. Though it might be useful later on, Song Jian had no plans to wear this badge now. The two accessories that Song Jian is currently wearing include one blue-grade Heart of Ice, which can unleash a Frost Shield, a beneficial effect that he frequently uses. The other accessory is the silver-grade Ant Soul Orb. Although its actual effect, intimidating the Magical Ant Clan, is no longer needed by Song Jian, its base attributes of increasing agility by 5 points and damage by 15% are excellent, making Song Jian reluctant to replace it. The Death Gods Badge had potent base attributes, but the special effect was indeed a double-edged sword with significant side effects. After some hesitation, Song Jian added it to his bag. Two more times Song Jian looked at Nasos mangled corpse, musing to himself. The first assassin dispatched was of only the Elite Level 25. Next time, it might be a Level 30 assassin. The strength of each sent assassin is much greater than the last. Song Jian wondered if he could hold on until the end. Shadowfang Mountain Range Song Jian consulted his rudimentary map. He felt that he had lost his way, being unable to locate the abandoned military camp marked on his map. Once he found this camp, he would only need to continue traveling south for 300 kilometers to see the Dark Castle of the Shadowfang Mountain Range. I hope I can resolve the pursuit from Deaths Scythe before entering the Shadowfang Mountain Range Song Jian sighed, speaking to himself. Had he known it would be this troublesome, he might have decided to spare Tang Mings life. Since he had already destroyed the equipment he used to create the skeleton soldiers, he certainly wouldnt have been able to create more in a short amount of time. After completing the mission in the Dark Castle, Song Jian could conveniently kill him on the way back. However, its too late for regrets now since he has already killed him. Theres no use in having regrets. Deaths Scythe, I will root your organization out sooner or later, Song Jian stated fiercely. Though it might be too early to talk about taking down Deaths Scythe given Song Jians current strength, it is not necessarily impossible in the future. Upon checking his map, Song Jian realized that the abandoned military camp should be nearby. He wondered why he had not found it yet and figured that he must have gone off course. Just then, he heard the sound of cartwheels crushing the ground from a distance. Turning his head, he noticed a giant beast pulling a peculiar four-wheeled cart. This beast looked terrifyingly similar to an alligator but had two curved horns on its head. Its limbs were muscular and full of strength. The name above this beasts head appeared green, followed by a subtitle that read, Player Jiang Shuangs Pet. Dedicated Cart One. It looked like this beasts name had been changed by a player named Jiang Shuang, thought Song Jian. The cart pulled by the beast was peculiar. It seemed to be a pickup modified with sections of iron welded all over it, making it look patchy. Seated in front of the cart was a goblin, controlling the beast. Upon spotting Song Jian, the goblin halted the cart and lifted his worn-out felt hat, greeting, Hello there, honored god-blessed. Hello there. I wonder where youre headed? Song Jian glanced into the cart, which was mysteriously empty of people but piled high with goods. Although it clearly wasnt a cargo cart, it was filled with goods. Moreover, the cart-pulling beast was obviously a players pet, yet Song Jian couldnt spot any players nearby. God-blessed, you can call me Torolf. My master is also a god-blessed. Im currently hauling goods for his shop! the goblin cheerfully explained. Judging by his wrinkled face, this goblin was quite old. Shop? The word caught Song Jians attention. He quickly asked, Could you tell me where your masters shop is located? Sure! Its just ahead in the military camp town, about ten kilometers from here, replied Torolf, pointing forward. Military camp town? Could this town be the abandoned military camp marked on my map? Song Jian wondered to himself. Torolf, my name is Song Jian, and Im an adventurer. Could you give me a lift to the military camp town? I need to purchase some supplies, Song Jian requested. Of course, theres no issue with that. If my master knows Ive assisted a god-blessed, he would surely praise me, Torolf humbly replied, moving aside. However, I must apologize. The goods have filled up the cart, so you can only sit beside me Many thanks, Torolf! Song Jian expressed his gratitude and sat next to the plump goblin. Not at all. I might have even brought a new customer back for my master, humbly replied Torolf. You mentioned earlier that you needed supplies? Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Haha, Torolf, youre a natural businessman, Song Jian laughed. Of course, I am a goblin after all, sir! Torolf laughed heartily, guiding the cart forward slowly. Chapter 535: 535: Old Military Camp Hotel Chapter 535: Old Military Camp Hotel The monster pulling the cart seemed uneasy at the presence of a stranger. After Goblin Torolf scolded it a few times, however, the powerful creature quieted down. Torolf, can you tell me about Military Camp Town? This is my first time going there, Song Jian said. He wanted to know if Military Camp Town and the abandoned army base on the map were the same place. Actually, my master and I decided to settle down in this town not too long ago, Torolf replied. I heard that the towns predecessor was an abandoned army camp. Someone discovered it and turned it into a gathering area using the resources found there. Over time, it grew into a small town Song Jian nodded. It seemed like the Military Camp Town was indeed the abandoned army base marked on the map Qi Yun gave him. So it took a decade to develop an abandoned army camp into a town I wonder when this map was drawn, its so unreliable Song Jian muttered to himself. Are there many god-blessed people in the town? Song Jian asked. Not too many, Torolf glanced at Song Jian and shook his head, There used to be a few dozen, but now theres probably less than ten Song Jian remained silent. Players born in the wilderness had to endure harsher environments compared to those born in bigger cities like the City of Hymns who, at least, had their basic survival guaranteed. The danger in the wilderness was ten times worse than in the City of Hymns. One could easily encounter high-level monsters at any moment and lose their lives. Even if they hadnt met any monsters, gathering supplies would be much more difficult than in other places; However, in such harsh environments, the players who managed to progress could potentially gain many more opportunities and become much more powerful! Just like Tang Ming, who was born in the abandoned town and surrounded by dangerous environments, but could obtain rare jobs and summon terrifying skills such as the skeletal giant dragon. He even managed to join a powerful force like Deaths Scythe. If it werent for meeting Song Jian, Tang Ming could have easily been a protagonist with great potential for growth; Along the way, Song Jian continued chatting with Torolf and managed to gather quite a bit of information about Military Camp Town. After more than two hours, Song Jian finally saw the solid walls of the town. God-blessed Sir, thats Military Camp Town up ahead, Torolf excitedly shouted. Roar~ The monster pulling the cart became excited as well and let out a roar to the sky; Song Jian noticed that, while the cart-pulling monster didnt have a fast speed, its strength was truly immense, walking effortlessly all the way to their destination. Song Jian followed Torolf into the Military Camp Town and arrived in front of a general store called Guns and Roses. A chubby young man was sitting at the counter with a worried look on his face, sighing from time to time. Master, we have returned! Torolf parked the cart in the backyard of the general store and led Song Jian to the counter. Alright, good job, Torolf. You can go rest now, and dont forget to feed our monster some fresh meat, the young man said, not even looking up. Master, this is Song Jian, a fellow god-blessed. Hes planning to go to the Shadowfang Mountain Range and wants to buy some supplies at our store! Torolf hurriedly explained. Buying supplies? The young mans eyes lit up as he looked at Song Jian. You seem to be new here, is this your first time in Military Camp Town? The young man smiled widely, My name is Wang Chui, and Im the owner of this store. If youre heading to Shadowfang Mountain Range, I have all the supplies you need! Boss, do you have any maps here? Song Jian asked. Qi Yuns map was so old that many places had either disappeared or changed, causing Song Jian to have quite a tough journey; A map? Wang Chui hesitated, then quickly said, Of course, I have the latest version here! Not only does it cover all the gathering areas, monster leveling zones, and dungeons within a few hundred meters radius, it even includes a small part of the Shadowfang Mountain Range. The location of the level 30 dungeon Dark Castle is marked very clearly too How much for a copy? Song Jian asked, pleasantly surprised to find a map with such clear markings in this small town; Wang Chui raised a finger and said, Ten thousand Doomsday Coins for one! Song Jian was startled, Boss, your map isnt cheap, is it? Well, with this map, youll save quite a bit of trouble. They say youre heading to Shadowfang Mountain Range, right? That area is a level 30 monster zone, so without this map, you might accidentally wander into a monsters lair and suffer great losses C far more than ten thousand Doomsday Coins Wang Chui spoke as if he was truly concerned for Song Jians wellbeing. Alright, Ill buy it. And give me some supplies, too, Song Jian said. Wang Chuis face broke into a huge smile C it seemed he had found a big customer. Song Jian had bought the map for the whole price without bargaining. In fact, the cost of producing the map was only three thousand Doomsday Coins. Wang Chui had initially planned to sell it for six thousand Doomsday Coins, but seeing as Song Jian had bought it without batting an eye, it motivated Wang Chui to prepare more supplies for him. Brother, whats going on in Shadowfang Mountain Range lately? Why are so many people heading there? Wang Chui asked while packing the supplies and chatting with Song Jian. Song Jian paused, then quickly asked, Have a lot of people been going to Shadowfang Mountain Range recently? Yeah, in just the past two days, Ive seen two groups of people, all players, and just like you, they spent money like they didnt care about the cost, Wang Chui said in awe. Two groups of players? Song Jian frowned, asking, Did they mention where they were going in Shadowfang Mountain Range? Not really, but judging by their direction, I think they were heading to the Dark Castle, Wang Chui replied. The players in these two groups were not weak, at least level 23 or 24, and their equipment was pretty good. Perhaps they plan to be the first to conquer the Dark Castle? Song Jian asked casually. Heh, its not so easy to be the first to conquer the Dark Castle, Wang Chui snorted. Thats a level 30 dungeon. Their strength may be impressive compared to ordinary players, but it wont be that easy to clear a level 30 dungeon. By the way, is there a hotel in this town? Song Jian asked. After spending so many days in the wilderness, Song Jian felt as though fleas might start breeding on him soon. He desperately needed to take a hot shower, eat a big meal, and get a good rest on a bed. There was still half a month left until the time he agreed to meet with Qi Yun, so there was no rush. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Theres only one hotel in town. Just walk straight down this street for about two hundred meters, then turn left, and youll find the Old Army Camp Hotel. You can rest there. I recommend trying their honey wine C it has a rich and sweet flavor and can also replenish Spirit Points! Replenish Spirit Points? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but smile; Chapter 536: 536: Beastman (Extra Chapter as a Reward for Chapter 536: Beastman (Extra Chapter as a Reward for Chopsticks Li) In Doomsday City, the number of food and drink that could replenish Spirit Points in a non-combat state was dwindling, let alone potions that could restore Spirit Points during combat; sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The price of these supplies had almost doubled since Song Jian first entered the game, making it impossible for him to use them as normal consumables. Now, hearing that this military camp town had items to restore Spirit Points, whether for non-combat use or for in-combat use, Song Jian planned to stock up on them first. Following Wang Chuis guidance, Song Jian arrived at the only inn in the small town, the Old Army Camp Inn. Standing outside the inn, Song Jian heard faint noises come from inside: swearing, the sounds of rowdiness, and the loud laughter of a group of people. As he pushed open the door, a surge of noise mixed with the smell of alcohol and sweat assaulted his senses. Song Jian couldnt help but frown, approaching the counter of the inn that seemed more like a bar. I need a quiet room for the night, Song Jian asked, How much is a single room per night? Youve come at the perfect time. Come any later, and Im afraid all rooms would be taken, a one-eyed, bearded old man cleaning a glass of wine, took a few gulps of the half-empty bottle of liquor set next to the counter before squinting at Song Jian and saying, A single room costs eight hundred Doomsday Coins a night, including breakfast! Thats not cheap at all Song Jian said speechlessly. Eight hundred Doomsday Coins were what he made from lumbering trees for three whole days when he just started the game. As he handed over eight hundred Doomsday Coins to the innkeeper, Song Jian casually asked, This place seems deserted, but it has many visitors? From his previous conversation with the goblin Torolf, Song Jian learned that this military camp town didnt have many inhabitants, probably just a few hundred. Since it was located in a remote place, it was rare to even see a person for months. This locality served as the nearest restocking station to the Dark Castle in the Shadowfang Mountain Range and gave occasional sightings of adventure teams. These small teams consisted of seven or eight people at most, considered a small relief to the monotonous lives of the towns residents. Who knows? The innkeeper shrugged, carefully checked the Doomsday Coins, stuffed them into the drawer beneath the counter, took a glance at Song Jian, and said, Maybe adventurers like you are getting stronger and feel like exploring the Dark Castle. Weve seen a lot of people coming here recently, but not many are returning Song Jian couldnt help but chuckle, shaking his head. He initially intended to discuss the mead with the innkeeper. Seeing the noisy lobby, however, he decided it wasnt the right place for conversation and told the innkeeper, Prepare a meal and send it to my room. Is that okay? Of course, a roast deer leg, half a pound of ginger sugar bread, and a bottle of mead, totaling six hundred Doomsday Coins. When the food arrives, you can pay the waiter directly, the innkeeper said. He then seemed to lose interest in Song Jian and turned his head to yell, Pike, Pike, take this guest to the last single room quickly. Remember to send him a dinner of roast deer leg, bread, and mead. Dont mess it up again, or Ill throw you into the wilderness for your relatives to roast you into meat skewers Coming, sir, your humble servant obeys your order. Is it this guest? Please, follow me, honorable guest. Pike will take you to your room. Please watch your step; theres a threshold here A goblin waiter in grey clothing materialised from somewhere, genuflected with a respectful demeanour, rested his right hand on his chest, and bowed to Song Jian. He then led Song Jian upstairs. Song Jian raised his eyebrows. He noticed that this town seemed to favour goblins as their labour force. As he followed behind the young goblin, Song Jian casually asked, Its been busy around here recently, with all kinds of people coming in Yes, honorable sir, Pike hasnt been this busy in half a year. Weve had especially many guests recently Pike said as they walked along. After reaching the second floor, they followed the corridor with Pike in the lead. As they walked a few steps further, a guest room door suddenly opened, and a beastman cloaked in black emerged. Song Jians body tensed up. He sensed a strange energy from the beastman a force similar to the Abyssal Power but radically different. This force was filled with chaos and evil as if a tranquil lake concealed a vehement torrent of magma beneath its surface. Shorty, does your place sell or rent mounts? the beastman looked at Song Jian for a moment before blocking Pike, asking loudly. Honorable beastman sir, theres a Beast Tamer located at the northern wall of the town. You can purchase combat pets and mounts from there. However, considering your size and weight, sir, he probably doesnt have mounts that can carry you, the goblin Pike bowed to the beastman, careful not to offend. Sorada, I told you to lose weight a while ago, but you didnt listen. If all of us ride mounts tomorrow, you might have to run after us, a seductive and charming female voice resonated from the room. Sorada, cant you summon demons from Hell? Let it carry you, just be careful with your ass, dont let the demons flames cook it, another voice, a young mans taunting voice, came from the room. Damn it, I should have thrown you bastards into the Dark Castle, and let that giant worm turn you all into its slaves The beastmans face soured. He cursed under his breath and headed downstairs on his own accord. Upon hearing the word Dark Castle, Song Jian felt a jolt in his heart. He didnt show anything on his face but followed Pike to his room. Honorable guest, your dinner will be served shortly. Please wait Pike bowed and backed out of the room. That beastman and his companions target is clearly the Dark Castle. What on earth is going on? Why are so many people focused on the Dark Castle recently? Did Qi Yun sign that contract with me because he noticed something as well? Dammit, theres information hidden in this that Im not aware of Song Jian looked gloomy. He hated feeling manipulated and in the dark. He needed to gather more information. Chapter 537: 537: Battle Chapter 537: Battle Song Jian had been in the room for half an hour when Pike, the goblin, came in with a large tray containing Songs dinner. Roasted deer meat: Food, Use effect: Recovers 500 Vitality Points in 30 seconds. Must be consumed in a non-combative state. If consumed for more than 15 seconds, you will achieve a fully satiated effect, increasing both physical strength and Spirit Points by 2, lasting 1 hour. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gingerbread: Food, Use effect: Recovers 450 Vitality Points in 30 seconds. Must be consumed in a non-combative state. If consumed for more than 15 seconds, you will achieve a fully satiated effect, increasing strength by 3, lasting 1 hour. Honey wine: Beverage, Use effect: Recovers 300 Spirit Points in 30 seconds. Must be consumed in a non-combative state. If consumed for more than 15 seconds, you will achieve a fully satiated effect, enhancing Spirit Point recovery speed by 30%, lasting 1 hour. These are some good food attributes, especially the honey wine. It recovers 600 Spirit Points in 30 seconds and gives a fully satiated effect. If consumed before a battle, you can still enjoy the effect of a 30% increase in Spirit Point recovery speed during a fight, Song Jian said with a look of pleasure on his face. What mattered most is that the honey wine was inexpensive here. All together, these three items only cost 600 Doomsday Coins. Song Jian estimated that if he could sell honey wine in Doomsday City, he could sell a single bottle for more than 500 Doomsday Coins. A single item slot can carry up to 200 units of the same item. If Song Jian wasnt busy with other tasks, he could stockpile thousands of bottles of honey wine and easily make a two to three times profit upon selling them in Doomsday City. Just then, an explosion sounded from outside the inn, and the room slightly shook. Startled, Song Jian quickly looked out the window. The black-cloaked beastman Song Jian had seen before was fighting two others. The black beastman kept trying to distance himself while casting Shadow Magic on the two adventurers. Both adventurers retaliated with sword qi reaching five to six meters long, pressuring the beastman. He was making roaring noise in anger and confusion. Scum of Death Gods Fang, dare to ambush me! I will make you pay dearly for offending the Shadow Council Alliance! roared the beastman. Sorada, hand over the Shadow Crystal you have, and we might spare your life! a warrior in chainmail armor demanded sternly. Hand over the Shadow Crystal, or die! the other warriora femalelaid out their only two options. It would have been impossible to guess her sex had she not spoken; her attire did nothing to betray her gender. Why should I hand over the crystal we fought hard to obtain from the dragons minions, to a pack of jackals like you! Sorada roared, gripping a Magic Staff as though it were a warriors weapon and lunged at them. Just then, Song Jian heard some noise from the neighboring roomsomeone had seemed to have jumped out of the window. Two of Soradas companions leaped down from mid-air, landing beside him. One of the two was a man dressed in an elegant red suit, looking extremely handsome save for the pair of fangs protruding from his lips that ruined his appearance. The other one was a tall woman wearing a crown of thorns. Her clothes, made from woven vines, were rather revealing, merely covering private parts. Her body was somewhat visible amidst the entanglement of the vines. Upon seeing Soradas two companions, the two warriors of Death Gods Fang hesitated and took two steps back. Both parties stood facing each other on the street, and for a while, even the air seemed to stagnate. Actually, we dont have to began the warrior who initially demanded the Shadow Crystal. He fell silent for a moment before continuing. Chichichi~ The moment he opened his mouth, the vine-dressed woman waved her hand, and a circle of pale green light radiated from her hand. Several dark green vines tipped with thorns shot up from the ground, like pythons, pouncing towards the two warriors. Why waste breath? If you want the Shadow Crystal, show us that you have the skills. With a stern shout, the vine-dressed woman began controlling the dark green vines, continually altering their attack direction. I am thirsty for the taste of your blood, murmured the vampire-like man beside the beastman. With those words, he unsheathed a short sword from his waist. His body seemed to teleport, and he appeared instantly in front of one of the warriors of Death Gods Fang. Damn! Its a Shadow Assassin! Run! We are no match for them Red light suddenly burst forth from the warriors, looking like flames. The force from the qi caught the vampire, who was about to stab his dagger into his victim, off guard and sent him flying. He managed to steady himself in mid-air and made a threatening gesture at the two warriors, floating like a bird. Do you really want to be enemies with the Death Gods Fang? The warrior, shrouded in red qi, shouted angrily, but the spectators could hear the fear in her voice. Kill them all! The beastman roared, his staff aloft. He slammed it onto the ground. An explosion. A crevice appeared where the staff struck, and hot magma poured out. A claw covered in scales reached out and gripped the edge of the crevice before a huge figure leaped out. Oh, my God, a demon! What the hell is that? Itll destroy the town! Onlookers were frightened at the sight of the creature that emerged and scrambled in every direction. Damn it, Sorada, how could you summon a Hell Demon here! complained the vine-dressed woman angrily. Oh, Sorada, youll destroy this town, chimed the vampire man with a mischievous smile on his face. Run! The two warriors exchanged a glance and immediately turned tail and ran towards the town gates. Chase them! I want to tear them to shreds and banish their souls to burn in the flames of Hell for 10,000 years! roared the beastman. Enraged to the point of madness, he started chasing the warriors. Soradas lost his mind again; we need to follow him. Why did I have to end up in a group with him? the vine-dressed woman complained angrily. Vines sprouted from the ground, raising her up, and carrying her like she was flying. This way is more interesting, isnt it? The vampire man chuckled, shaking his blood-red robe. He looked like a large bird as he flew after the beastman. Chapter 538: 538: Queen Bee Wine Chapter 538: Queen Bee Wine Song Jian stood at the window of the second-floor inn, looking at the traces left by the battle in the town. The fight between the two sides had been brief, but the damage caused was extensive. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The entire street was in complete disarray, a seven- or eight-meter-wide crack dividing the street in two. Molten magma surged within the crack, sporadically spewing outwards and igniting various flammable materials around it. Many townsfolk had begun to fight the fires, but even more, were frantically fleeing towards the towns outskirts. Deaths Fang, such a name sounds vaguely familiar. Song Jian watched as the group disappeared into the distance, pondering to himself. Deaths Scythe, Deaths Fang, whats next, Deaths Skull, Deaths Hand? Why not just be direct and call themselves the Death God Knock Knock Knock~ A knock echoed as Pikes voice carried in from beyond the door. Dear guests, are you still there? I hope the commotion earlier didnt bother you. You know, Ive been in the Garrison Town for over three years, and this is the first time Ive encountered such a situation. I swear, things like this dont happen often here. I believe it wont be long before someone steps forward to take care of this mess. Of course, the boss has said that perhaps we might have to adjust your accommodation costs due to this incident Alright, Pike, dont worry about it. In fact, you can come in and talk to me. Song Jian drew the curtains and walked towards the dining table. Cold venison shanks were no treat. Pike carefully stepped in, let out a sigh of relief when he spotted Song Jian enjoying his venison, and apologized: I hope I didnt disturb your dinner, esteemed guest Song Jian waved his hand at Pike to cut him off and asked directly: Do you know who was involved in the fight just now? Pike hesitated for a brief moment before whispering, I apologize, esteemed guest. Neither of those two parties are locals. They are outsiders, and it seems their destination is the Dark Castle about 300 miles from here. They had both inquired about the Dark Castle with me Indeed, it fits my premonitions. Song Jian quietly sighed with relief. Pike, Im fine, you should go and assuage the other guests. The hotel is quite packed today Song Jian said with a laugh; Please accept my sincere apologies once more. The boss will be personally paying you a visit shortly to apologize. If theres anything you require at this moment, feel free to let me know. As long as it isnt too demanding, I believe the boss will try his best to accommodate. Pike said. Oh, is that so? Could the boss bring me a bottle of honey wine then? I really adore its flavor. Song Jian replied with a chuckle. I believe the boss should be able to fulfill this small request. Please wait a moment. Pike said with a smile as he carefully backed out of the room. Before long, the tavern owner, an old man with only one remaining eye, came into Song Jians room bearing a bottle of honey wine. Honored guest, I have come here to express my apologies for the fight earlier The tavern owner said as he bowed. Please sit, may I ask your name Song Jian rose from his chair, pulled out another one for the old man, smiling as he asked. Poke Basto, but you can call me Old Boke. Everyone in town calls me that. The innkeeper sat down, placed the honey wine on the table, and said, This is a bottle of my treasured Queen Bee Wine, made from the honey of the twenty-fifth-level Wild Queen Bee. Its much more mellow and rich than ordinary honey wine. I would like to offer it to you as an apology, and I hope you can accept it. Queen Bee Wine? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he picked up the bottle, which appeared to have been aged for quite some time. Queen Bee Wine: Beverage, usage effect: restores 1000 Spirit Points in 30 seconds. Must be out of combat when consumed. If you spend over 15 seconds consuming it, you will achieve a well-fed status, increasing the speed of Spirit Point recovery by 50% for one hour. As I thought, the effects have improved substantially. Even for someone skilled in magic, this one bottle alone would allow them to fully recover their combat capabilities in just thirty seconds! Song Jian exclaimed with delighted surprise. I greatly appreciate this, Old Boke. Actually, theres a matter I wanted to discuss with you. Song Jian replied with a broad smile as he stored away the Queen Bee Wine. His current Spirit Point cap was barely over two hundred, so regular honey wine would be sufficient for his needs. Using the Queen Bee Wine would be somewhat of a luxury. Oh, what seems to be the matter? Old Boke asked with a hint of confusion in his only eye. I am interested in purchasing a large quantity of your honey wine. If you have more of this Queen Bee Wine, that would be even better! Song Jian stated directly. A large purchase? Old Bokes face showed clear relief. May I ask how many bottles you were thinking of buying? I would like to buy two thousand bottles for the first purchase! Song Jian replied. What? Two thousand bottles? Thats the entire towns consumption for a year! Old Boke cried in surprise. If possible, I would like to establish a long-term trade relationship with you. I have a store at the City of Hymns and I would like to sell the honey wine there. Song Jian stated. It was impossible to establish trade relations with Garrison Town due to the Protection Black Mist around Doomsday City. Even though the City of Hymns had a greater distance from Garrison Town than Doomsday City, establishing a regular trade route shouldnt be a problem. The City of Hymns? Poke responded in shock. Its over a months journey from here. Thats quite far If its not convenient for you, I can send a caravan specifically to buy from here. However, in that case, I expect some concessions on the price Song Jian suggested. Hiring a caravan in the City of Hymns would not be expensive. Song Jian could even hire a Silver Moon Commerce caravan to help him purchase honey wine. Esteemed guest, the amount you require is simply too much. Our small inn alone wouldnt be able to meet your request. With our production capabilities, we can only produce at most two hundred bottles of honey wine per month. Old Boke regretfully admitted. Only two hundred bottles? Thats a shame Song Jian expressed his disappointment. Two hundred bottles really were too few. The profits might hardly cover the hiring costs for a caravan. After hesitating for a while, Old Boke tentatively asked, Honored guest, since we are unable to produce a large volume of honey wine, maybe you would be interested in purchasing the recipe to produce it? Song Jians eyes sparkled, and he immediately asked, The recipe for honey wine, are you willing to sell it? Old Boke laughed, Of course, provided you have an appropriate offer. I would be more than happy to sell you the recipe for honey wine. Chapter 539: 539 Wild Bee Forest Chapter 539: Wild Bee Forest Song Jian, judging by his own standards, always thought that such a precious honey wine recipe wouldnt be sold by the tavern owner. However, he didnt realize that the honey wine recipe he found so valuable was not as important to the tavern owner. After all, in the garrison town, the honey wine of the tavern owner, although famous, was always sold as ordinary wine at a relatively low price that the average residents of the town could afford. How much does this recipe cost? Song Jian felt he might have overestimated the importance of the recipe and was afraid hed be at the mercy of the tavern owners pricing. Hehe, three thousand Doomsday Coins, how does that sound? Old Boke asked with a broad smile on his face. What, three thousand Doomsday Coins? Song Jian looked surprised. He thought not that the recipe was too expensive, but that Old Boke was selling it too cheap. In his view, as long as the price was under ten thousand Doomsday Coins, he would buy it. Yes, three thousand Doomsday Coins! Old Boke confirmed, placing a rolled-up piece of parchment on the table. Song Jian nodded without hesitation and paid three thousand Doomsday Coins, taking the recipe in his hand. Recipe: Honey Wine. Cooking formula. Use: Teaches you a more efficient way to make honey wine. Usage Requirements: Level 3 Cooking. Ingredients: Grains (3), wild honey (1), clean water (1); If you want to make a higher-grade royal jelly wine, you just need to replace the wild honey in it with royal jelly. Old Boke explained with a smile. Song Jian nodded and, unable to wait, unfolded the recipe and used it. The requirement for making honey wine is only to have a Cooking skill level of three. Song Jians Cooking skill had long reached level three, naturally meeting the learning requirements of the recipe. After using it, the recipe in Song Jians hand turned into a ray of white light and disappeared, and all the information about making honey wine instantly appeared in Song Jians mind. Closing his eyes and going over the method of making honey wine in his mind, Song Jian found that its method of preparation was not complex, otherwise, a mere level three Cooking skill wouldnt be sufficient for one to learn it. Acquiring grains was not difficult, as they could be grown in Song Jians territory. However, the biggest challenge in making honey wine was finding wild honey. Without it, there would be no making of honey wine. Boss, where can I get wild honey? Song Jian asked. Walk ten miles south from the garrison town, and there is a Wild Bee Forest. By killing the wild bees there, you have a chance to get this wild honey. Once a month, a wild bee queen appears there. If you kill it, it will drop royal jelly, which you can use to make royal jelly wine! Old Boke revealed, without any reservation, the location and methods to obtain wild honey to Song Jian. Thank you, boss. Song Jian nodded and said. Dont mention it. But be careful when you go to the Wild Bee Forest. The bees there are all level twenty-five. The bee queen is even a level thirty elite BOSS. Moreover, there are a large number of wild bees there. If you attract too many, even a ten-person adventure team will suffer big losses. Old Boke reminded him. I got it. I certainly wont risk my life just for a bottle of wine! Song Jian laughed. The next day, early in the morning, Song Jian left the garrison town and headed towards the Wild Bee Forest. In reality, the map he bought from Wang Chui clearly marked the location of the Wild Bee Forest, including the types and levels of monsters inside. However, it only indicated the levels of ordinary wild bees and did not mark the bee queen. If he were to rely solely on this map, he would definitely suffer a big loss. With still a bit of time before his meeting with Qi Yun, Song Jian decided to go to the Wild Bee Forest first to gather some materials for making honey wine. After leaving the inn, Song Jian only bought twenty bottles of honey wine. These bottles were just enough for his personal use and could not be sold for profit. Although Song Jian has a fief in Doomsday City and a shop in the City of Hymns, and could earn nearly ten thousand Doomsday Coins a month even without doing anything, as his level and strength grow, the money would no longer satisfy his needs. He planned to take advantage of this time to gather more wild honey. If he could get two or three thousand portions of ingredients, when he returned to Doomsday City, he could sell a large amount of honey wine and make a profit of at least a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. Song Jian, following the maps guidance, quickly arrived at the Wild Bee Forest. Only then did he realize that the Wild Bee Forest was not a wood but a large stone forest. Ugly stalagmites stood erect here, big and small, high and low. The distance between these rock pillars was very narrow, allowing only one person to pass through. The low buzzing sound emanated from the stone forest, and Song Jian saw fist-sized black wild bees constantly flying in and out of the forest. When Song Jian looked at the wild bees at the edge of the stone pillars, he found that there were no lone bees. They all moved in groups of three to five, and the distance between each group was quite close. Thank goodness, these are only level twenty-five ordinary monsters. As long as Im careful, there shouldnt be a problem, Song Jian reassured himself. Taking out a banner with a red edge, Song Jian waved it vigorously. Immediately, two beams of light emerged from the Fifth Battle Flag, transforming into two fire elementals about a meter in height on the ground. Song Jian put away the flag and directed the two fire elementals to lure the monsters. His own attack range was too short, and if he tried to lure the monsters on his own, he might attract too many. By using fire elementals to draw monsters, this situation could be avoided. Even bees ten meters away could be attacked by the fire elementals, which would then lure them over. Bzz, bzz, bzz~ The three bees that were attacked immediately flew towards the fire elementals. These bees could even use semi-ranged attacks. When they flew to a distance about a meter from the fire elementals, they suddenly stopped, lifted their tails, and shot venomous stingers at the fire elementals. Shoo, shoo~ The black stingers, each about a finger long, looked like crossbow bolts fired at the fire elementals. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These little guys, they have quite strong attacks! Seeing the damage numbers floating above the fire elementals heads, Song Jian was taken aback. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian could not afford to wait and see. The vitality points of the two fire elementals were falling quickly. It wouldnt take long before they dropped to less than half. Once these two fire elementals die, it would take an hour to summon them again. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword viciously cleaved into one of the bees, making it somersault backwards. These level twenty-five bees had a rather high defense. Even Song Jian could only deal two to three hundred points of damage per hit. Having attracted the aggression of all three bees, Song Jian swung his sword and began to focus on one, dealing all-out damage. Chapter 540: 540: Wilderness Poisonous Bee Chapter 540: Wilderness Poisonous Bee Wild Poison Bee, Level 25, Vitality Points: 3000/3000, Characteristics: Enhanced Defense, Enhanced Toxicity, Skill: Poison Sting; These wild bees were resilient with high defense; even with the sharpness of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, it was still challenging to break the monsters defenses all at once. A single slash only sent these bees flying, and once they paused slightly in mid-air, they instantly recovered and continued to launch their toxic stings at Song Jian. Pfft pfft~ The poisonous stings hit Song Jians body, held at bay by his Ghostly Leather Armor, producing a muffled sound. Numbers representing damage floated above Song Jians head, in the range of fifty to sixty points each time. Although this type of damage was bearable for Song Jian, the simultaneous attack of the three bees also made it hard for him to hold on for long. His only option was to finish the fight quickly, rapidly casting his sword skills one after another towards these bees. Thanks to the aura aspect of the Sword Control Skill, Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi now reached almost three hundred points, enough to support him in casting all his skills at once. Smack smack smack~ Three lightning-fast Sword Qi strikes hit the same bee, finally breaking through its defense, and with a pop sound, the bees entire body exploded with a light yellow liquid splattering everywhere, filling the air slowly with a light sweet fragrance. As the rest of the bees felt the death of their companion, they became even more crazed. A layer of crimson glowed on their dark bodies, increasing the frequency of their poison sting attacks, which hurt Song Jian significantly, reducing his vitality rapidly. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ With both wild bees firing their stingers, Song Jian felt as if a line of soldiers was firing at him simultaneously. Plop~ With a soft sound, Song Jian felt a numbness at his neck, followed by a burning pain spreading out from it, making him inhale sharply. Flash Thunder Strike! Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Traces of dark red streaks appeared in the sky as the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword swung through the air. Each attack took away more than three hundred vitality points from the bees. Song Jian noticed that the Flash Thunder Strike, which causes lightning damage, and the accumulatively damaging Sweeping Sword Style, did particularly high damage to these defensively enhanced bees. But his previously unbeatable Light Strike did only moderate damage. Song Jian changed his strategy, started to apply sword techniques specifically and simultaneously activated the Frost Shield, completely protecting his body. More than a minute later, the two wild bees were finally cut in half by Song Jian, falling on the ground, their bodies twitching slightly. Out of the three bees, only one dropped wild honey and nothing else. The bees bodies could have been used to extract some materials using a skill like the Dissection Technique, but Song Jian had acquired this technique too late and its level was still only one, rendering it unable to decompose the bodies of the level twenty-five wild bees. So he had to leave the bodies to gradually burn to ashes. At this point, the burning pain on Song Jians neck was intensifying. He could feel a hot breath gushing out from the wound, like a wildfire trying to spread to other parts of his body. But it was quickly crippled by a refreshing energy from his mind. Upon opening the battle damage information panel, Song Jian saw a screen filled with poison damage. System: You have been affected by the fire poison damage of the Wild Poison Bee, losing 30 vitality points per second. This damage triggers the talent skill Thick Skin, reducing the damage taken. Final loss: 15 vitality points; This sort of fire poison damage message, flickering more than a dozen times without stopping. Every few seconds, a fifteen-point damage would pop up above Song Jians head. These wild bees are far stronger than regular level twenty-five monsters. I wonder how the innkeeper managed to gather so much honey. The fire poison on the wild bees stingers was so potent that even the talent skill Thick Skin couldnt negate it; it could only weaken the damage. Even an elite-level boss would probably not have such strong poison damage. Song Jian touched his neck, where a small lump was emerging, one-third of the stinger that had hit his neck was still protruding from the wound. Song Jian took hold of the tail end of the stinger and yanked it out forcefully, instantly pulling out the finger-long stinger from his neck. After removing the poisonous sting, the fire poison damage Song Jian was receiving gradually weakened until it was finally suppressed by the talent skill and slowly faded away completely. At this point, Song Jians vitality was just over five hundred points. These three bees deal almost as much damage as a level twenty-five elite-level boss. With so many wild bees, its going to be a slow and steady process to whittle them down one by one, Song Jian exhaled. For now, he had only found out that these bees were not very resistant to lightning damage, yet, they had high resistance to both fire and holy damage; While skills like Sweeping Sword Style, that pile up force, also deal considerable damage to them, it seems I should use Flash Thunder Strike and Sweeping Sword Style more when attacking them, thought Song Jian. He glanced at the long sword in his hand and with a thought, the golden long sword shadow on his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly materialized, while the dark red Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword turned into a shadow, attached to the golden sword conducting a faint golden glow. Since they are resistant to fire damage, lets see if gold attribute damage can break their defense. Song Jian thought, looking at the Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand. After sitting down and fully recovering his vitality, Song Jian, with the fire element elf in control, triggered three wild bees again; Sweeping Sword Style! The Golden Demonslaying Sword fiercely slashed against the hard shell of the bee. With a slight flash of light, a smooth cut was made on its shell. The bee let out a shrill scream and, trembling, lost control over its body and plummeted to the ground; The effect is good! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately started to swing the Golden Demonslaying Sword in his hand like a madman, attacking the three bees; Golden Demonslaying Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment effect: Attack 87-96, Critical Hit +5, Strike Back +3, Evil-destroying +1, Attack Speed +7, Gold Attribute Damage +35, Excellent Strike Rate +10%; The damage of the Golden Demonslaying Sword was slightly lower than the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, but the bees had no significant resistance to the golden attribute. Added with the increased critical hit and excellent strike rate, the bees were frequently incurring massive damage. It took just over thirty seconds for Song Jian to eliminate all three bees. Picking up the two pots of wild honey dropped by the bees, excitement budged in Song Jians eyes as he looked towards the stone forest. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There are many types of monsters in the game, and each one has its distinct features. When players encounter a monster for the first time, they will carefully probe the characteristics and weaknesses of the monster. Once mastered, they can develop highly efficient hunting methods specifically tailored for that monster, turning it into an object for leveling and collecting items. After having probed twice, Song Jian had also discovered the characteristics and weaknesses of the Wild Poison Bee. The efficiency of the second hunting round had improved at least twofold compared to the first round. Excitement filled Song Jians heart. Hearing the buzzing in the stone forest, his ears began to find it pleasing. Chapter 541: 541: Wild Honey Chapter 541: Wild Honey sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wild Honey, ingredient, edible, Effect 1: Direct consumption can restore 300 Vitality Points and 150 Spirit Points within 30 seconds. If you take more than 15 seconds to consume it, you will gain a full meal effect, increasing your Spirit attribute by 1 for an hour; Effect 2: Can be used to make honey wine. The wild honey dropped by the Wilderness Poison Bees is not only one of the ingredients for brewing honey wine, but it can also be directly consumed, restoring both Vitality Points and Spirit Points. Most importantly, there is no restriction on using it in non-combat situations, meaning that it is a replenishing item that can be used directly during combat. This characteristic makes wild honey much more valuable. If it werent for its small one-time recovery of Vitality Points and Spirit Points, selling it might make more money than honey wine. Having found a highly efficient way to hunt Wilderness Poison Bees and being enticed by the benefits of wild honey, Song Jian dives into a frenzy of monster killing. For an entire day, Song Jian fought monsters on the edge of the stone forest until the sky gradually darkened. Reluctantly, he stopped and headed towards Army Camp Town. In a single day, Song Jian had hunted nearly a thousand wild bees with minimal consumption of resources. Aside from the initial probing of the Wilderness Poison Bees weaknesses, he spent the rest of the day completely recovering through brief rest. In one days time, Song Jian had collected over 300 pieces of wild honey, enough for him to make more than 300 bottles of honey wine. At the same time, his combat experience also increased by 21%, bringing him a small step closer to Level 27. Returning to Army Camp Town, Song Jian went straight to the Old Army Camp Inn. Initially, he planned to stay only for a day and head to the Dark Castle in Shadowfang Mountain Range after confirming the direction. It seemed like he would have to spend a few more days in this small town. As the lava in the huge crack on the street outside the inn lost its magic energy support, it gradually dispersed, leaving only a seven or eight-meter-long and more than one-meter-wide gap. Still, one day was enough for the townspeople to repair the crack, and when Song Jian returned to the inn, the crack was no longer visible. Seeing Song Jian walking into the inn, the one-eyed innkeeper Old Boke raised his eyebrows, sniffed, and his face broke into a broad smile. He opened his arms and shouted loudly: Welcome back to Old Bokes inn, brave divine protector! I bet youve been hunting wild bees in the Wild Bee Forest all day, otherwise, your body wouldnt have such a strong Wild Bee honey scent. Haha, lets toast to the warrior! Clang, clang, clang~ Old Boke shook a small copper bell on the counter, making a pleasant ringing sound. Everyone raised their glasses and shouted loudly towards Song Jian: To our warrior! Song Jian was taken aback, then he picked up a glass of beer and shouted loudly: To the Old Army Camp Inn! Everyone drank and laughed heartily. Some played the violin, some sang valiant military songs, and even more people punched the tables along with the beat. The atmosphere in the inn instantly reached a climax. Old Boke, you got a hounds nose Song Jian took a few strong sniffs of himself but didnt smell anything. Haha, how many Wilderness Poison Bees did you kill today? Fifty or a hundred? Otherwise, there wouldnt be such a strong sweet scent! Old Boke patted Song Jian on the shoulder vigorously and said, There are too many wild bees in the Wild Bee Forest. Im afraid one day theyll swarm the town, and if that really happens, I believe the Army Camp Town wont stand a chance. You can post hunting quests. I believe if the rewards are reasonable, divine protectors would be willing to accept the quests, Song Jian shrugged and said. Although there arent many players in Army Camp Town, those who can survive in this harsh environment are all elites. The wild bees are thorny, but they are no match for these players. The players lack of interest in the Wild Bee Forest is just because its not attractive enough. I cant afford to offer quest rewards, even for the wild honey needed for brewing honey wine every month, it already emptied my pockets, Old Boke shook his head and said. Honey wine is the specialty of the Old Army Camp Inn. To maintain this reputation, Old Boke had to spend at least half of his profits each month to hire divine protectors to hunt Wilderness Poison Bees and acquire honey. Song Jian shrugged, thinking that honey wine could be considered Army Camp Towns specialty. If it could be traded with other places, it would not only eliminate the monster threats around the town but also bring prosperity to the towns commercial activities. However, this had nothing to do with Song Jian, as he couldnt stay here forever. By the way, did the group who fought yesterday come back? Song Jian asked. They dare to come back? Hmph, the damage they caused to the town yesterday exceeded a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. They have been marked as the least welcome people in town and wont receive any service or help in the future! Old Boke said angrily. Those who have been living in Army Camp Town for a long time have already considered it their home and do not allow anyone to destroy it. The two Death God warriors and the three Dark Council Alliance members from yesterday will most likely never be able to set foot in the town again. I think Ill be staying here for a few more days. Prepare a dinner for me, just like yesterdays, Song Jian had a couple of drinks, chatted casually with Boke, and then returned to his room to rest. No problem! I hope you can kill all those creatures in the Wild Bee Forest! As Old Boke watched Song Jians back, he lifted his glass of wine and shouted loudly. For several days, Song Jian tirelessly hunted Wilderness Poison Bees, obtaining more than 2,000 wild honeys. His inventory was nearly full. There were no more Wilderness Poison Bees at the edge of the Wild Bee Forest. One had to go nearly a hundred meters deep into the stone forest to find traces of wild bees. As Song Jian looked at the dense rows of wild honey in his inventory, he nodded in satisfaction: The time is almost up. I should go meet Qi Yun at the Shadowfang Mountain Range. This past few days of grinding wild bees has made me sick. Just as Song Jian was about to turn around and leave, a wild bee the size of a basketball appeared before his eyes. Wilderness Poison Queen Bee? Song Jians eyes lit up; he had hunted so many wild bees but hadnt encountered a single Poison Queen Bee. The Queen Bees respawn time was once a month. Song Jian thought he wouldnt encounter one, but it respawned today. Queen Bee Honey, this is a good item for making Queen Bee Wine. Im lucky today. Song Jian gripped his long sword, a smile appearing on his face. He controlled the fire elemental elf and threw a ball of flame at the Poison Queen Bee. Chapter 542: 542: Wild King Bee Chapter 542: Wild King Bee Boom, Boom~ Two hot balls of fire hit the Wild King Bee, immediately grabbing its attention. A low hum as loud as a bomber filled the air, the Wild King Bee moved with astonishing speed, leaving after-images as it rushed towards the two fire-elemental elves. Swoosh, Swoosh~ As soon as it was about three meters away, the Wild King Bee shot two poisonous stings. The finger-long stings, emitting purple-black light, left a trailing afterimage on Song Jians cornea before directly hitting the bodies of the two fire-elemental elves. Bang! Bang! The sharp poisonous stings, like two sniper bullets, blew a large hole in the chests of the fire-elemental elves. The purple-black poison spread in an instant, coloring their entire bodies, turning even their surface flames into purple-black fire. After shooting out its stings, the Wild King Bee charged violently at one fire-elemental elf, and after a series of chomp and bite sounds, the elfs head showed a successive loss of fifty to sixty vitality points. In less than three seconds, this fire-elemental elf exploded completely. After killing one fire-elemental elf, the Wild King Bee rapidly flew towards the other one, but this time, instead of using its chomp and bite skill, it used a normal attack. It took a good ten plus seconds to kill the second fire-elemental elf. Just as it finished off the two fire-elemental elves and was preparing to target Song Jian, Song Jians Golden Demonslaying Sword had already viciously slammed onto it. With a thump sound, the Wild King Bee was sent somersaulting, tumbling several rounds in the air and emitting a hum. Swoosh, Swoosh~ Two more poisonous stings were shot at Song Jian. Ordinary Wild Bee stings, he could resist relying on his equipment, but the stings of the Wild King Bee, Song Jian didnt even dare to try, directly activated his Frost Shield and darted aside. Thump, Thump~ With two muffled sounds, the poison stings grazed the edge of the Frost Shield and flew away, causing a large part of the ice shield to explode. Song Jian had a scare. The two near misses reduced the shields 800 vitality points to critical red. Only a thin layer of the Frost Shield was left on the surface of his body. Sword Silk! Song Jian wielded his long sword in the air, and three strands of hair-thin Sword Silk appeared out of thin air, lashing viciously on the carapace of the Poison King Bee, leaving three white marks. -122 -142 -135 -56 -75 -68 Three damage points of over one hundred, and three slightly smaller damage points floated up from the top of the Poison King Bees head. Song Jian spun around, his dark gold sword blade flickering with a trace of blue electric light. Flash Thunder Strike! Crackle, Crackle, Crackle~ Three sword Qis carrying lightning damage hit the Poison King Bee almost simultaneously, instantly cracking its hard exterior shell. The King Wasp let out an angry, piercing shriek, its form shooting towards Song Jian like lightning. The sharp tool on its mouth was full of fierce barbs, once it used its Sting Bite technique, it could easily tear open any sturdy defense; Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jian swung his long sword, and a light flow of creamy white Qi began to encircle his body; Ding Ding Ding Ding~ A flurry of sounds like rain striking banana leaves rang out. Over Song Jians head floated words like Evade and Resist. Even when damage was dealt, it amounted to just single digits, so insignificant it could be disregarded; Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill was only Level 2, too low to cause serious damage or break through the King Wasps defense. But the essence of Tai Chi Sword Skill lay in its defense; no attack, however powerful, could break through it; It could not only weaken an enemys attack, but also make one immune to all negative states, and even had the chance to rebound enemy attacks. If anyone claimed Tai Chi Sword Skill to be the ultimate defensive sword skill, Song Jian would not disagree; After the King Wasps Sting Bite technique was used, it caused less than thirty points of damage to Song Jian, even less than a normal attack; This was the attacking pattern of the Boss that Song Jian had figured out by sacrificing two Fire Elemental Sprites. He temporarily had no good way to deal with the King Wasps quick double poison needle attack and could only put up a defense shield to resist it. His Tai Chi Sword Skill was indeed the perfect counter to the Sting Bite technique, a damage-over-time skill. Sweeping Sword Style! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The long sword in Song Jians hand suddenly grew heavy and swung thrice in succession at the King Wasp. The intense Qi overlapped and exploded within the King Wasps body; Boom, Boom, Boom~ Three times the damage, each time more intense than the last, causing the King Wasp to stagger slightly in the air; Flash Thunder Strike! Three sword Qi C each with the attribute of lightning C once again struck the King Wasp. The Flash Thunder Strike, with a cooldown of only ten seconds, could almost be considered a standard attack. Moreover, its lightning attribute perfectly countered the King Wasp, causing tremendous damage; The fight continued. Song Jian mercilessly executed sword skills to attack the King Wasp while remaining vigilant for any potential new techniques the King Wasp could unleash; The King Wasps vitality kept decreasing, and after more than ten minutes, its Vitality Points had dropped to quarter. A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. At this rate, in another five to six minutes at the most, the already deeply wounded King Wasp would meet its demise under his sword; A few minutes later, just as Song Jian was preparing to reap the fruits of victory, he suddenly detected a whiff of blood. Song Jian, who was in the midst of attacking the King Wasp, seemed to sense something. The sword strike he had already launched was swiftly drawn back, and he lashed out with a slash of sword Qi behind him based on instinct; Clink~ The figure of a rogue slowly appeared, with crossed daggers in his hands, employing the Parry skill to repel the sword Qi released by Song Jian. How did you detect me? Kun Jue asked in surprise, looking at Song Jian. As a top-ranked assassin within the Death Gods Scythe organization, Kun Jue was known for his unpredictable appearances. This, in no small part, was due to his stealth technique having reached the maximum level 10. Even when passing by high-level creatures with great power, Kun Jue would go unnoticed; Some even met their end at his hands without having any clue who attacked them. Deaths Scythe? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he squinted at the strange symbol on Kun Jues leather armor; The Death Gods Scythe had dispatched a second assassin at this time, but how they learned that the first assassin had died was anyones guess. Kun Jue was level thirty and had picked the suitable profession of a rogue for the assassin. Had Song Jian not detected him earlier, he might have fallen into a pincer attack just now. Such persistent ghosts! Song Jians eyes narrowed as a chilling murderous intent surfaced. Chapter 543: 543: Smoke Bomb Chapter 543: Smoke Bomb Song Jian was caught in a pincer attack between the wounded Wild King Bee boss in front and the level-30 Deaths Scythe assassin pursuing from behind. Go to hell! Kun Jue revealed himself, but instead of retreating, he charged like a warrior towards Song Jian, his dagger slashing towards Song Jians neck like a hunters fang. Song Jian saw a flash of white light and quickly raised his sword to block. With a clang, the dagger was stopped inches from his face. A dark green flash crossed the blade of the dagger and a nauseating stench drifted from it. Song Jians heart sank. The dagger was poisoned! As Kun Jues dagger was almost knocked away, he stabilized it with effort. He felt a numbness in his arms and was taken aback. Although Song Jian had hidden all his attributes, they were still revealed under Kun Jues inspection skill. Song Jian was only level 26, four levels lower than him, giving Kun Jue a psychological advantage. However, during their collision, Kun Jue discovered that Song Jians strength had far surpassed his own, causing his face to darken. However, the battle-hardened Kun Jue did not feel discouraged. Many of his assassination targets had greatly exceeded his own power, but in the end, they were all killed by him. Such a small surprise was nothing to Kun Jue. Like a swallow, he suddenly flipped and stabbed at the back of Song Jians head. This was one of Kun Jues signature attacks, the Side Flip Chisel Attack, a rare skill owned by assassins. It was a reward he obtained after laboriously accomplishing a special task. Such tasks were so rare that they did not come across by every one in a thousand assassins, and perhaps only one or two in a hundred who received such a task could complete it and receive the reward. Kun Jue was one of them. This unexpected move had turned defeat into victory many times for him. However, just then, Song Jian surged forward, his long sword cutting down violently, causing Kun Jue to miss. Realizing Song Jians move, Kun Jue hesitated for a moment before understanding that Song Jian was using a skill that forced a displacement, evading his fatal strike. The Broken Wing Dance! After Song Jian made a vacant slash in front, he immediately turned around and slashed at Kun Jue. Clang, clang~ Reacting swiftly, Kun Jue used his dagger to block, leaning back like a willow leaf to offset the force of the blow. Two numbers over thirty floated above his head, signifying the damage he had taken. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The opponents damage is too high. Even though I successfully blocked it, I still got hurt. Kun Jues heart sank. He had underestimated his opponent and thoughts of a thousand mile escape arose in his mind. In truth, Kun Jue should have retreated immediately after Song Jian discovered him and broke his invisibility status using Sword Qi. This was a basic instinct of an assassin when a strike misses, retreat thousands of miles. Song Jians level 26 status misled Kun Jue, making him overconfident and causing him to believe he could kill Song Jian in a direct fight, even if he didnt get the first strike. But the ensuing confrontation went beyond Kun Jues expectations. Song Jians strength attribute completely dominated his own despite being four levels lower. Kun Jue noticed for the first time that there seemed to be something wrong with the information on Song Jian. At this point, if Kun Jue had given up the assassination and retreated immediately, Song Jian would have had to deal with the attacks of the Poisonous King Bee and probably wouldnt have pursued him. Kun Jue only needed to regain Song Jians information and form a new assassination plan. However, he decided to take the chance, believing that his assassination experience could help him overcome this little setback. However, when Song Jians formidable damage was laid bare before Kun Jues eyes, it was like a bucket of cold water poured on him from head to toe. The chilling feeling made him feel as if he were standing naked in the Siberian wind. Danger! This thought flashed through Kun Jues mind. He was ready to retreat. Just then, a burst of Qi exploded from Song Jians long sword. Kun Jue felt a loss of control over his body, which was launched into the air, now weightless. Damn it, how did this happen! Kun Jues face turned ghastly pale, cold sweat dripping down his cheeks. It doesnt matter. Even if he takes this opportunity to attack me, it would only result in serious injury. He cant kill me. I can use Doppelganger Illusion and Aurora Shadow to escape safely. Kun Jue comforted himself internally. Even though he had lost control of his body, he quickly formulated a number of escape plans should he regain control. He had confidence to escape. Just then, Kun Jue realized that Song Jian did not continue to attack him but moved to the side. Why did he not take this golden opportunity to severely injure me? Kun Jue was puzzled. Although he didnt know why, he felt that there was a bigger threat waiting for him. As expected, just as Kun Jues body began to fall and was about to regain control of his body, a buzzing sound of rapidly flapping wings sounded in his ears. The Wild King Bee! Kun Jues heart plummeted. He instantly understood Song Jians plan. The latter was preparing to use him as a shield to block the Wild King Bees attack! Damn it, how could this happen! A look of despair washed over Kun Jues face. His initial plan was to ambush Song Jian when he was absorbed in battling the nearly-dead boss. He didnt expect his own steps to be detected early, and worse still, he ended up becoming the target of the Wild King Bees attack due to Song Jians tactics. Whoosh, whoosh~ Two purple-black poisonous needles were shot at Song Jian, who sneered. Transforming into a black shadow, he slid away from the airborne Kun Jue and gave him a kick, sending him flying towards the needles. Thud, thud~ Both poisoned needles hit Kun Jue with deadly accuracy. One drilled into his chest and the other into his ribs. It felt like corrosion was spreading from the punctured areas, and soon the rest of his body. Kun Jue crashed to the ground, rolled a couple of times, and biting down on his teeth, quickly took out a smoke grenade and smashed it onto the ground. Boom! After a spark, a thick white smoke began to spread around them. In no time, everything within a few dozen meters became completely invisible. Chapter 544: 544: Forced Stealth Chapter 544: Forced Stealth Flash Thunder Strike! Without giving Kun Jue a glance, Song Jian turned around and rushed towards the Wild King Bee. A streak of lightning flashed three times in quick succession. The Wild King bee let out a piercing shriek, as it exploded into fragments, as though a delicate porcelain was smashed to pieces. Song Jian was stunned for a moment. He didnt expect such a strong reaction from the death of the Wild King Bee. However, now that it was dead, Song Jian casually picked up the few items it had dropped and glanced cautiously around him. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Kun Jue seemed to have left, Song Jian believed he wouldnt give up so easily. He was likely still lurking in the vicinity, perhaps even gritting his teeth and staring at him bitterly. Those two Bee King Poison NeedlesI wouldnt dare to let them hit me casually. The venom alone it would be enough to drive a person mad, Song Jian thought of Kun Jue tormented by the venom of the Wild King Bee, a faint smile appearing on his face. After waiting for a while, as Kun Jue didnt show up, Song Jian carefully exited the stone forest. The monster respawn rate in this area was rapid, and carelessness could result in being swarmed by wild bees. Once he was out of the stone forest, Song Jian began to examine the spoils in his inventory. First was the almost guaranteed drop of Wild King Bee honey. This time, he had gotten three portions. These could be used to brew three bottles of Bee King Wine but after looking at the properties of the Wild King Bee honey, Song Jian became hesitant, unsure if he should brew into a Bee King Wine which only restored Spirit Points. Wild King Bee Honey: ingestible and used in brewing. Effect 1: Immediate consumption restores 800 Vitality Points and 200 Spirit Points, and continuously restores 500 Vitality Points and 150 Spirit Points over the next 30 seconds. Upon first use, permanently increases physical attribute by 1 point. Subsequent uses will not increase attribute points. Effect 2: Can be used for brewing Bee King Wine. The properties of the Wild King Bee Honey were so great, it made Song Jian feel that turning it into Bee King Wine, besides the taste and the restoration of 1,000 Spirit Points, didnt have any other benefits. For magic users, maybe the wine would be better, but for Song Jian, the honey was more suitable, especially the permanent increase in physical attributes after direct consumption. After reviewing the properties of the Wild King Bee honey, Song Jian turned his gaze to the next item. Soul Capturing Bead: Special Item, Silver Grade, Item Level 28, Usage Effect: Allows players to store Spirit Points/Mana Points/Magic Points and other types of energy. When players have exhausted their energy, they can continue using the stored energy in the bead. The beads maximum storage capacity is 0/2000. This item can be used while stored in the inventory. Can only be used by players of Level 25 or above. This is useful, but not for me. I can only put it in the guild warehouse and see if others need it, Song Jian muttered with some disappointment. This item could be viewed as a permanent energy potion which did not clash with recovery potions used during the cooldown period. It might save the lives of magic users at critical moments. However, it had limited value for Song Jian. His Invisible Sword Qi recovery speed was swift, he didnt need to store it. But magic users might find it particularly useful. Many magic users might not even have 2,000 mana points, but with this bead, they could go all out with their spells in battle, instantly transforming into an artillery platform with infinite firepower, truly terrifying. Song Jian was confident that once this item hit the auction house, all magic users would try to get their hands on it. They would spend their fortune, if necessary, to possess the bead. Apart from these two items, the boss also dropped some materials for forging like the Bee King Poison Needle and Bee King Wing as well as some for making potions like the Bee King Poison Sac and Bee King Honey Gland. All items were of blue quality and had a high value. After checking his gains, Song Jian stood under a massive rock, his mind whirring as a pair of iron wings appeared behind his back. He fanned them a couple of times, before loudly stating, If youre not making a move, Ill leave Before he completed his sentence, a dark figure dropped from midair with a dagger in hand that let out a harsh shriek as it aimed for Song Jians head. I knew you wouldnt let it end! Song Jian sneered, stamping his foot and flapping his wings twice quickly. His figure moved sideward with the swiftness of electricity. Ever since Song Jian left the stone forest, he felt as if he was being watched, as though a thorn was pricking at his back. He knew Kun Jue, the assassin of Deaths Scythe, lied in wait in the vicinity. Kun Jue could not accept his defeat and would definitely attack again. Song Jian displayed his iron wings to send a message to Kun Jue that if he did not strike soon, Song Jian would take to the skies, at which point locating him would be much harder. Furthermore, he had carefully chosen this spot. Within a few hundred meter radius, there was only this massive rock. By standing with his back against the rock, he protected himself from an ambush from behind. Assassins had many high burst skills that required launching from behind their target. By leaning against this rock, Song Jian could avoid being killed by Kun Jue in an instant strike from behind. The time and location were almost entirely dictated by Song Jian. The second assassination attempt had lost its element of a surprise attack. Yet, what surprised Song Jian was that Kun Jue had been hiding on top of the rock behind him and had launched an attack straight downward. Kun Jue descended from the sky, his dagger aiming for Song Jians head as he executed the Knockout skill. If the attack landed, Song Jian would be stunned for a solid eight seconds. Even though one could wake up with a shock of damage, Kun Jue could take advantage of this gap to select the perfect position and finish him off. Song Jian flapped his wings and held his longsword vertically in front of him. With a clang, the dagger and longsword clashed, releasing a burst of golden light. With a flip in mid-air, Song Jian retreated a couple of steps. However, Kun Jue felt a severe pain in his forehead, and his body became stiff and unable to move. A stunned symbol appeared in his status bar. How can this be Kun Jue was furious. His own skill was reflected back on him. Not only was the damage reflected, but also the negative status effect. This was impossible! A hint of a smile crossed Song Jians face. His longsword, crackling with electricity, swung straight at Kun Jue. Flash Thunder Strike! Six damage figures floated above Kun Jues head in an instant, and his Vitality Points shrank by a third in a flash. This damage startled Kun Jue, and his body released a puff of white smoke and disappeared. Forced Stealth! Song Jian frowned. A skill to enter stealth mode in combat was definitely a rare skill. Having so many rare skills, Kun Jue must be one of the elites in the Deaths Scythe. Chapter 545: 545: Night Chapter 545: Night Kun Jue felt his cheeks burning hot, two consecutive failures made a ball of fire rise in his heart, his two red eyes twisted his face into a fierce and distorted expression. During his first ambush on Song Jian, he was poisoned by the wild bee king. This kind of continuous damage made it impossible for him to use his stealth skills. Once he got injured in his invisible state, he would automatically reveal himself; Left with no choice, Kun Jue could only use a smoke bomb to escape; In order to get rid of the bee kings poison from his body, Kun Jue even used a super antidote potion. This kind of potion could only be made by a master pharmacist. Kun Jue had only obtained it by accident after completing a task. He had spent a precious detox elixir but failed to kill the target, which made Kun Jue feel utterly humiliated. Once recovered, Kun Jue couldnt wait to strike again, but he never expected that Song Jian could reflect his attacks, and the opponents damage was extremely high; one move could take away a third of his vitality points. If Song Jian was allowed to attack, Kun Jue might be instantly killed by him. Am I supposed to admit defeat? Let those in my organization mock me? No, I have to kill him, kill this god-favored one! Kun Jue gnashed his teeth, blood seeping between them, but he didnt seem to feel any pain. Song Jian stared at the empty wilderness and put away his iron wings, feeling a little regret in his heart; Though his damage was already strong, he didnt have much control over his abilities. Professionals like Kun Jue, who could fight and run as they pleased, gave him a headache. Being watched constantly felt like a dark cloud hanging over his head and just wouldnt go away. In response, Song Jian hesitated for a moment before deciding not to return to the military camp town but headed towards the Shadowfang Mountain Range instead. Song Jians map was far more detailed than the simple version provided by Qi Yun. According to the maps directions, it would only take four or five days to reach the Shadowfang Mountain Range at Song Jians speed. If he could hire a mount in the military camp town, he could potentially arrive one or two days earlier. As night fell, large dark clouds appeared in the sky, looking just like in Doomsday City. Song Jian sat before a bonfire, sighing quietly. It seemed impossible to absorb moonlight essence tonight. However, even if he could absorb it, Song Jian wouldnt dare to do so now. The feeling of being watched was always lingering in his heart. The opponent was unlikely to give up in the night, an environment perfect for ambushes. With a thought, thirty blood crows appeared beside Song Jian. In no time, the crows were evenly distributed within a hundred-meter radius around him. Any slight movement or sound would prompt him to discover it and react; While blood crows had a weak attack, they could fly for a long time without eating, drinking or resting, making them excellent scouts; they could even be compared to wild zombies; Next, Song Jian summoned thirty blood wolves, spreading them out, so that it would be impossible to conceal their scent from these sharp-smelling creatures even if Kun Jue were to enter a stealth state; Only after setting up layers of defenses did Song Jian lay down to rest. He didnt believe that the blood crows and blood wolves alone could stop Kun Jue. However, it would be incredibly difficult for Kun Jue to approach him unnoticed. As long as the blood crows and blood wolves could detect Kun Jues traces, Song Jian was confident he could kill his opponent, or at least force him to retreat. Time passed quickly, and soon it was late at night. The bonfire slowly dimmed, and Song Jian lay motionless by its side. With only the slight rise and fall of his chest, it seemed he had fallen deep into sleep. Suddenly, Song Jians eyes snapped open. A cold chill crawled from his chest and spread throughout his body. Alarm bells rang in his heart. Although the blood crows and blood wolves hadnt signaled to him any danger, Song Jian knew that he was in grave danger; A phantom clone appeared in Song Jians resting position. Song Jian rolled to the side, hiding in a dark corner; Whats going on? How did he manage to silently break through the defenses of the blood crows and blood wolves? Song Jians forehead was drenched in sweat. At first, he felt slightly drowsy, but now it was like he had been doused with cold water, and he was wide awake; Just then, Song Jian saw a bean-sized red dot appear on the chest of the phantom clone lying on the ground. The dot quickly moved up to the clones head and stayed there for a moment before it moved back to its chest, remaining still; Is this an infrared sight? Song Jian narrowed his eyes as he stared at the red dot and suddenly understood the opponents tactic; The Death Gods Scythes killer also possessed long-range sniping capabilities that he hadnt revealed during the day; Using the infrared sight, his position should be between three hundred and five hundred meters away from here Song Jian glanced into the pitch-black wilderness following the direction of the infrared line, a fierce glint flashing through his eyes; Suddenly, a cloud of black mist floated upwards from where Song Jian had been and flew towards the distance; At that moment, a muffled sound came from a distance. While the sound wasnt loud, it was carried clearly into Song Jians ears in the dead of night; S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He even installed a silencer So his firing range has been reduced, it should be within three hundred meters! Without even looking at the phantom clone, Song Jian flew straight towards where he believed Kun Jue was hiding; At this time, Kun Jue was lying on top of a rock, observing Song Jian through the night vision scope of his sniper rifle; Since Song Jian had laid down, Kun Jue had patiently waited, just like a hunting cheetah prey. Waiting for hours wasnt a problem as long as he found the perfect time to strike; When Kun Jue believed Song Jian was sound asleep, he finally set up his sniper shot. To improve accuracy, he had also installed an infrared laser sight. But as he pulled the trigger, he realized something was awry when the bullet penetrated the targets chest without any blood pouring out. His face changed, heart sinking; How could this be, how did he find out about me?! Kun Jue hammered the rock beneath him with anger, quickly packing up his sniper rifle and getting ready to leave; At that moment, he didnt notice a cloud of black mist slowly approaching him from above. Chapter 546: 546: Seeing Through Chapter 546: Seeing Through Song Jians killing intent grew even more intense. This Deaths Scythe assassin, like a bone-devouring maggot, refused to leave him be. Kun Jue had already sensed the threat approaching and had prepared to retreat and leave after finding out he hadnt killed Song Jian, but only eliminated one of his clones. At this moment, he was more than 250 meters away from the bonfire Song Jian had lit. He thought it was impossible for Song Jian to locate him so quickly. However, unbeknownst to him, Song Jian had already morphed into a dark cloud and appeared in mid-air less than ten meters away from him. Warnings of impending death resounded continuously in Kun Jues mind. The more assassination attempts there were, the more cards Song Jian revealed, making Kun Jue feel he had a better chance of victory. But what he didnt know was that the more times he tried to assassinate Song Jian, the more Song Jian learned about him. Whoosh~ A breeze swept by, and Kun Jue suddenly found himself enveloped in a dark fog. He couldnt see his hand in front of his face. The fog continuously caused him harm, not much, but enough to unsettle him. How can he pinpoint my location so quickly? What kind of skill is that? Why cant I even sense anything one meter outside this thick fog Kun Jue immediately activated his Acceleration Skill and dashed in one direction. However, no matter how fast he was, he couldnt escape the area covered by the dark fog. The fog seemed to cling to him like his shadow; wherever he went, it followed. Come out and fight me for three hundred rounds if you have the guts! Kun Jue roared in madness, swinging his dagger frantically in the dark fog as if his enemy were right before him. It seemed as if Kun Jue had fallen into despair and lost control due to being cornered, but in reality, as a battle-hardened assassin, how could he go mad over such a minor setback? Everything Kun Jue did was meant to lower Song Jians guard, hoping that he would become complacent and reveal a weakness. Song Jian remained still, as he naturally understood that the damage caused by the dark cloud to Kun Jue was minimal, and it was impossible for him to crumble so easily from just being suppressed and occasionally hit by some unexplainable attacks. The two opponents had actually begun a psychological contest at this point. Fifteen minutes passed in a blink of an eye, and Song Jians Morphing into Dark Cloud ability was about to end. Now calm, Kun Jue drank a potion continuously restoring his Vitality Points, his face cold. Do you think you can kill me with such weak damage that cant even kill a mosquito? Kun Jues expression was full of disdain, but in reality, his palms gripping the twin daggers were already sweating slightly. This seemingly endless and inescapable dark fog state made Kun Jue increasingly tense. Even if the damage he sustained each time was minuscule, his potions were limited. If he were forced to endure this for three or four hours, his death would be certain. Fifteen minutes, although not enough for him to lose control, had already made Kun Jue anxious. Just then, Kun Jue suddenly saw light as the dark fog disappeared. His senses could finally extend outward once more, and his heart soared with joy. Light Strike! A soft shout erupted overhead, and dazzling golden Sword Qi instantly dispelled the surrounding darkness. Startled, Kun Jue hurriedly activated his Acceleration Skill and dodged to the side. Whoosh~ As the golden Sword Qi changed from slashing to sweeping halfway through, it struck Kun Jues waist with a combined damage of over 600 and 300+ points. The numbers floated above Kun Jues head. Song Jian dropped from mid-air and, with a push of his feet, pounced towards Kun Jue like an arrow. The blood crow and blood wolf guarding the bonfire also rushed toward him, encircling Kun Jue. Without noticing the blood crow and blood wolf, Kun Jue sidestepped, executed a critical attack, and sliced a wound in Song Jians waist. Then, his dagger poised like a beasts fang, he stabbed towards Song Jians chest. Song Jian parried with his sword, and the two engaged in close combat. After more than a dozen rounds, Kun Jue discovered that Song Jians equipment was even better than his own. Song Jian, too, found that the assassins skills were bizarre and he had numerous life-saving tactics. This cant go on, or hell escape again, Song Jian frowned. Although his damage was overwhelming Kun Jue, the assassin was like a slippery mudfish whose whereabouts couldnt be grasped. Five minutes later, Kun Jue felt the urge to retreat. After several skirmishes, he realized that it was impossible to kill Song Jian head-on! Sensing that Kun Jue seemed to be planning another escape, Song Jian took a Weakness Potion out of his bag and threw it violently onto the ground. A gray smoke rose, enveloping Kun Jue. Kun Jues face turned pale when he found that his bodys surface seemed to be covered in a layer of gray dust, reducing his defense by almost half. What kind of potion is this! Alarmed, Kun Jue immediately used his Vanish skill. A puff of white mist appeared and quickly dissipated, revealing Kun Jue had vanished from Song Jians sight. I wont let you escape this time! Song Jian muttered with a hint of coldness in his voice as he controlled the remaining twenty-nine blood wolves to search and attack freely. Quickly, a blood wolfs howl came from less than ten meters away, causing all other blood wolves to charge in its direction as if they heard the call to action. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 547: 547: Shadowfang Mountain Range Chapter 547: Shadowfang Mountain Range The figure of Kun Jue was once again forced out of his stealth state, glaring at the blood wolf who had found his scent and was now lunging at him. Kun Jue wished to tear it to pieces, but right now, every second made the difference between life and death. Sprint! At Kun Jues thought, his speed instantly increased, leaving phantom images behind him. From a distance, it appeared like a veil of illusion. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword Shadow Step! Song Jians figure too, turned into a shadow. His speed surprisingly increased, keeping a close pursuit behind Kun Jue. Earth Teeth Assault! A tusk-shaped energy mass burst from beneath Song Jians feet, with a sharp shriek lunging at Kun Jue. The hard ground displayed a mark as though scraped by a long sword. Bam! The Earth Teeth Assault slammed into Kun Jues back, causing him to stumble. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! An ethereal long swords illusion emerged over Song Jians head. As he swept his sword forward, the ethereal sword whizzed towards Kun Jue. Bang! Kun Jue immediately felt as if his head had been severely chopped. After a moment of dizziness, sharp pain surged into his mind. It felt like his soul had been sliced by a sword, which made him let out a painful cry. As an elite assassin of Deaths Scythe, Kun Jue could endure any physical injury. But this time, the pain was like his soul was being torn apart, which he couldnt bear any longer. He held his head in his hands, incessantly rolling on the ground. Song Jian rushed over in a few strides and swung his sword down at him. Flash Thunder Strike! Crackle, crackle, crackle~ A few flashes of lightning passed, and Kun Jue, who had previously only recovered about half his vitality points, was once again left in a near-death state. Dont, please, dont kill me! Im a senior member of Deaths Scythe. If you kill me, the organization wont let you off! Kun Jue stopped Song Jian, who was showing no mercy and was about to slash at him. With a cold expression on his face, Song Jian thrusted his long sword into Kun Jues throat. A fountain of blood spouted out, draining his last strand of vitality points. Hehe~ Kun Jues eyes bulged, a look of disbelief appearing on his face. The dagger dropped from his hands onto the ground. His hands tightly clung to Song Jians long sword. It seemed like he wanted to say something more, but he fell heavily, collapsing onto the ground, dead. Finally hes dead! Song Jian removed his sword, taking a deep breath. Kun Jues assassinating capability was truly intimidating. Even though in a direct confrontation he had been slightly inferior to Song Jian, his presence still lurked, ever ready to strike like a venomous snake hidden in the darkness. In such a pursuit, Song Jian was ceaselessly in a state of extreme alertness. If this condition persisted, Song Jians capabilities would reduce by at least a third in three days. In fact, every passing day had escalated Kun Jues probability of successfully assassinating Song Jian, which was why Song Jian intended to kill Kun Jue as soon as possible. My attack is sufficiently deadly, but I severely lack control abilities. If I had one or two control skills, this prolonged struggle wouldnt have occurred. In the end, I had to rely on the blood wolf to kill him. Song Jian, glancing at Kun Jues body, thought to himself. He casually picked up the two daggers Kun Jue had dropped. This was the spoils of battle he left behind after his death. The two daggers, one of silver quality, the other, surprisingly, a growth-type gold quality dagger. It wasnt far off in comparison to the long sword in Song Jians hand. He had already withdrawn the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Golden Demonslaying Sword back into his body. Playing with the growth-type gold quality dagger, a mischievous smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. This dagger must not be sold. It can be given to a best friend or it can be a spare weapon for me. If I sell it and it ends up in the enemys hands, thatd be me shooting myself in the foot. Song Jian thought to himself. Having killed Kun Jue, Song Jian could finally rest. The blood crows and blood wolves, as previously arranged, were dispersed around him while Song Jian himself laid by the bonfire, deep in slumber. His careful journey continued over the next few days. But the Deaths Scythe didnt seem to send another assassin his way. He had fended off two out of the three assassination attempts. If the Deaths Scythe failed again with the last one, it would probably stop dispatching assassins to hunt Song Jian, at least for a while. The second time was a level 30 assassin; could this third time be an assassin with a first-rank combat adept? Song Jian thought to himself. Perhaps the Deaths Scythe was evaluating Song Jians actual strength. With Song Jian having killed their level 30 assassin, Kun Jue, the person in charge of the Deaths Scythe had raised Song Jians appraisal to a very high level. Nonetheless, there werent many first-rank combat adept assassins even within the organization. To summon a first-rank combat adept assassin would require some time, which was why Song Jian hadnt encountered another assassin for several days. Two more days passed and Song Jian finally entered the Shadowfang Mountain Range. This mountain range was filled with dense shadow energy. Large purple-grey trees covered the entire range, and the beasts within were all shadow beasts filled with shadow energy. Their bodies were semi-transparent, revealing their true forms only when attacking. This presented the adventurers in the Shadowfang Mountain Range with quite a headache. Song Jian opened his map and glanced at it. If he bypassed the not-so-far-off level 30 monster domain and travelled another ten li, he would reach Dark Castle. The meeting spot he and Qi Yun had agreed on was in a small valley not far from Dark Castle. The monster domain ahead is the territory of the level 30 shadow leopard. According to the map, not only are these beasts formidable, they are also extremely fast. If targeted, its hard to escape. The most important thing is that these monsters are usually in a stealth state, blending with their surroundings. Its only when they strike that their existence is revealed. But when you notice that, its too late Song Jian frowned slightly. If he could cross this area, it would save at least half a day. To bypass it, he would have to travel an additional forty kilometers. After some hesitation, Song Jian decided to bypass this area, considering the scarcity of supplies here. The closest supply base, a military camp, was three hundred li away and was impractical for resupply. If he were to get caught up in a battle with the beasts here, even if he made it out alive, the expenditure would be too great, rendering the gains not worth the losses. In the event that he encountered issues due to a lack of supplies during the battle with the Shadow Giant Dragon, the results could be fatal. As Song Jian was about to find an alternative route, he suddenly heard a scream and a low growl from ahead. Not long after, a group of people crawled out of the forest ahead, looking panicked. Chapter 548: 548: Indifference Chapter 548: Indifference Among the group, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy was leading the charge, dressed in a flamboyant outfit which makes him appear bloated. His body was adorned with numerous pieces of jewelry; he wore three necklaces alone, and each finger of his hands bore a ring. He also had two bracelets on each wrist. The boys long, golden hair shone under the sunlight, giving him a rather handsome appearance, but his panicked expression slightly diminished his charm. Right beside him, five or six armored guards followed closely, protecting him within their center. Upon spotting Song Jian, the boys face lit up and he hurriedly called out, Adventurer, I am Solando, the son of the City of Sins lord. Now, I command you, in my capacity as a Viscount, to protect me, and hold back the monster chasing us! At this point, a girl by the boys side, dressed in black, bow at her hand, and a short sword swaying at her waist, angrily replied, Solando, mind your status! How can you utter such words? The beast chasing us is the Elite Level Boss, Shadow Teeth! How can you ask a stranger adventurer like us to fend off this calamity for us? Indeed, Young Master, the lady is right, this is beneath your dignity. A middle-aged knight standing near the boy softly suggested, More importantly, do you think this adventurer can stall the monster behind us? And even if he can, for how long? A second? Or five seconds? Solando gave a hostile glance to the middle-aged knight beside him, turned around and yelled at the girl, Anna, you are just my cousin. If our Sakel family hadnt taken you in, you would have been long dead. Thus, you have no right to lecture me! You. Annas eyebrows rose sharply, her face turning red in anger. She swiftly pulled out the short sword hanging from her waist and glared fiercely at Solando. Solando immediately began to tremble. Although he knew that Anna wouldnt damage him, seeing her with the drawn short sword, he couldnt help but be overcome by fear; A thousand Doomsday Coins. As long as you can lure the monster away, I will give you a thousand Doomsday Coins! Solando loftily pointed at Song Jian. A thousand Doomsday Coins was a considerable fortune for an average adventurer. However, compared to barring a Level 30 Elite Boss, it was too cheap of a price. Song Jian smiled slightly, realizing that this entire group was made up of native game characters, or in other words, NPCs in the game. Naturally, he would not take them seriously. Whoosh~ A shadow leapt out of the forest, knocked down an armored warrior before Song Jians narrowed eyes. He immediately felt a chill down his spine. It was an entirely ink-black panther, its body radiating a phosphorescent glow. Not a speck of impurity tainted its fur. Its eyes, however, were blood-red, flashing a cruel, bloodthirsty light. With a roar, the panther clawed at the fallen warrior. A sharp, grating sound reverberated as the hard armor seemed to tear open like paper under the panthers claws. Then, just like consuming pre-cracked walnut kernels, the panther proceeded to rip the warrior to pieces, the screams incessant. Being eaten alive by a panther, experiencing its teeth tearing flesh off his body and swallowing it, reduced the warriors sanity to tatters. He screamed in immense pain, loudly begging his companions to end his life. Nonetheless, everyone was guarding Solando and Anna, maintaining their distance from the powerful panther Boss. Shadow Teeth, is this the Shadow Teeth theyre talking about, a Level 30 Elite Boss? Song Jian already had the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword summoned, firmly gripped in his hand. Initially, hearing about a Level 30 Elite Boss, Song Jian did not think much of it. However, upon witnessing this panther, he immediately understood. This Elite Boss, known as Shadow Teeth, definitively possessed First Order Combat Power. At such a speed, I simply cannot resist Song Jian looked serious as he slowly moved backward; The terrifying speed, coupled with a potent attack power, made the Shadow Teeth an absolute overlord in the surrounding Shadowfang Mountain Range. Even though the Dark Castle populated by the Shadow Giant Dragon is less than ten miles away, the Shadow Teeth show no fear and become the most terrifying existence in this monstrous region. It is not to say, however, that the Shadow Teeth have the power to rival the Shadow Giant Dragon. It just implies that the Shadow Teeth have the ability to escape when the Shadow Giant Dragon in the Dark Castle notices it. Craack~ Just like claws scraping across glass, an ear-piercing sound resonated continuously. The Shadow Teeth directly shredded the armor of the soldier beneath it into scrap metal. Its tusks, covered in fresh blood, pierced through the soldiers body and ripped him out from his now useless armor; The high pitched scream gradually dwindled, finally turning into a powerless whimper, then all that remained was the sound of the Shadow Teeth chewing and tearing; What, what do we do now? Solando turned pale as a ghost, watching the guard who was just beside him now reduced to a mess of flesh. He felt like vomiting, a sour taste persisting in his mouth; Lets hope its full now and wont trouble us anymore. Anna gripped her dagger tightly, her face full of tension as she spoke. At this point, she had slung her longbow on her back. With the speed of the Shadow Teeth, there was simply no opportunity for her to draw her bow and shoot; Young Master Solando, rest assured, as long as I, Kalen, am breathing, I will not let this monster harm you! With a determined face, the middle-aged knight who had been protecting Solando spoke. Hearing Kalens reassurances, Solando exhaled deeply, his heart relaxing. At this moment, however, he saw Song Jian gripping a long sword with a vigilant expression, his eyes fixed on the boss monster, and anger welled up within him; Adventurer, you refused a viscounts offer of friendship! Solando glared at Song Jian and threatened, Since you refused to grasp the hand of friendship I extended to you, be prepared to face my high raised sword and imminent death. Song Jian was momentarily stunned, suddenly receiving a system prompt; System: You have elicited the disdain of the son of the City of Sins lord, your relationship with the City of Sin has dropped to Indifferent; Ind, indifferent? Song Jian was astonished. Even if he hadnt been to the City of Sin before, relations with human-dominated cities for all players were generally neutral. Then, by completing tasks, you could gain the citys reputation points, and gradually improve your relationship with the city. If your relationship with a particular city is reduced to Indifferent, then the citizens of that city wont offer you any tasks. It means your relationship with that city will never improve, and once you enter the city, you would find it difficult to make any progress; sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Solando is just the son of the city lord, and not the city lord himself. Otherwise, if it was the City of Sins lord that Song Jian angered, a single word from the lord could reduce Song Jians relationship with the City of Sin to Hatred, placing him on the citys most wanted black list. Interesting~ A hint of a smile crept up on Song Jians face. He initially intended to hold the fort for a while and save these NPCs, but he didnt expect this to happen Upon seeing Song Jians lack of fear and his nonchalant expression, Annas face changed instantly. Only at this moment, did she realize how different Song Jian was; God, Gods Chosen One, he is a Gods Chosen One! Anna exclaimed; Chapter 549: 549: Epic Level Task Chapter 549: Epic Level Task Only NPCs in the game refer to players as Gods Chosen, players among themselves dont use this term, deeming it somewhat embarrassing; The games natives have always held a reverence towards these god-chosen players who can disappear without a trace and possess massive growth potential. My apologies, my Lord of the Gods Chosen, we were incredibly rude just now! Anna quickly apologized to Song Jian. Gods Chosen? Solandos eyes lit up. He immediately took the short sword hanging from his waist and shouted loudly at Song Jian, Gods Chosen, I have a task for you C if you can escort me safely out of here, this precious Elf Sword is yours. System: The son of the City of Sins Lord, Solando, has issued you an escort task. Task Requirements: Successfully escort Solando to a safe area. Task Reward: Elfs Sword, 500 points of goodwill from the City of Sin, Task Failure Penalty: None; Solando may be somewhat dissolute, but he is incredibly smart. He knows what a player values most. It seems like Anna has quickly understood as well, and she looks at Solando appreciatively. Song Jian gave a cold chuckle, and without even giving it a glance, he flatly refused. Solando and Anna were stunned as they watched Song Jians ice-cold figure retreat and escape into the distance. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing the faintly resonating high-pitched screams from behind, Song Jian sighed slightly in his heart; The strength of the Shadow Teeth was far from ordinary. Song Jian had no confidence in escorting Solando and the others to safety. Against a beast with formidable defense or attack, Song Jian could still try his luck. But against the speedy Shadow Teeth, its already a challenge for Song Jian to escape by himself, let alone protect such a large group of people. Another reason was that the Elf Sword was nothing more than a piece of silver-quality equipment. It was nothing compared to the dangers Song Jian was about to face. Just as Song Jian was about to leave, he suddenly received a red system prompt; System: You have obtained an epic level task C Rescue; Task Content: Protect Anna Katerina and escort her to a safe place; Task Reward: Receive Anna Katerinas gratitude, raise goodwill to Friendly; Task Failure Penalty: Anna Katerina dies, task fails, attribute points decrease by 5, do you accept? The dark red text sparkled in front of Song Jians eyes. Epic level task? Song Jian was immediately excited. You see, getting an epic level task in this game is very difficult and the rewards are always substantial, containing at least one epic level item. Just like the task Song Jian accepted earlier, he obtained a complete set of gold-quality equipment that could combine to form an epic level set; Such a task is a rare opportunity, even if it presents some risk to Song Jians life, it must be accepted and completed! The task reward is just Annas goodwill, but the failure penalty is 5 attribute points. The reward and punishments are utterly disproportionate. Could it be that this epic level task is part of a quest chain? Song Jian wondered. After carefully reading the task content, Song Jian chose to accept it, then turned around and walked towards the group of people; At this moment, a 10-minute countdown appeared before Song Jian, he didnt fully understand it, but he knew he needed to reach Anna as quickly as possible; One by one, Solandos escorts were brought down and killed by the Shadow Teeth, leaving only Anna and the middle-aged knight, Kalen. We will all die here Solandos face was as white as a sheet, despair evident in his eyes. The Shadow Teeth in front of him seemed like Death Gods pet, constantly reaping the lives of the escorts. Furthermore, with the strength of the Shadow Teeth, it could kill all of them, but it patiently took them down one by one, playing with the remaining people like a cat toying with a mouse. Fear loomed in everyones hearts. The Shadow Teeth slowly came down from a corpse. It had only eaten the victims heart, unlike the first guard where it ate everything; Looking at the bloody face of the Shadow Teeth and its threatening fangs, Kalen gritted his teeth, firmly held his knight sword, and shouted without turning his head, Young Master, Miss, run! Ill hold it off! Kalen! Solandos face turned pale, full of regret. If he hadnt insisted on adventuring in the Shadowfang Mountain Range, he wouldnt have ended up in such a dangerous situation. Whats worse, Kalen was the City of Sin Lords trusted aide, and was assigned to protect him. If Kalen lost his life because of him, his father would be furious. It needs to be known, Solando isnt the only son of the lord of the City of Sin. If Solando falls out of favor with his father, he will have no future. Solando, run! Dont let Kalens sacrifice be in vain! Anna picked up the almost crumbling Solando and shouted loudly into his ear. At that moment, Shadow Teeth glanced at Kalen, its eyes brimming with mockery. It roared at Kalen and charged as swift as lightning; Whoosh~ Kalen only felt a gust of wind brushing past him, it seemed like the Shadow Teeth had vanished from sight. Roar~ A low growl came from behind. Kalens face changed dramatically, he quickly turned to see that the giant black Shadow Leopard had suddenly appeared in front of Solando and Anna, blocking their escape; It wants to keep us all here! Kalens face turned ghostly pale, instantly understanding the intentions of the beast. Anna tightly held her short sword and positioned herself in front of Solando. Even though she was terrified and nervous, she knew that if Solando died here, even if she safely returned to the City of Sin, the citys Lord would still be furious with her. Using courage in the face of death, to fight for hope of survival! Anna murmured to herself, the short sword in her hand began to glow brilliantly. Just then, a dazzling golden light burst forth in the distance, slashing towards Shadow Teeth; Light Strike! The dazzling golden Sword Qi tore through the sky. As it was about to reach Shadow Teeth, the black Shadow Leopard let out a large roar and spun around fiercely, swiping a claw towards the sword qi from behind. A sharp sonic boom suddenly sounded; Claw Clash glimmered with ferocious light, even leaving traces in the air that lingered for quite some time; Thump! With a muffled sound, the Shadow Teeth let out a painful howl, its massive body was lifted and thrown like a ripped bag towards a Shadow Tree; Boom C The back of the Shadow Teeth collided with the tree causing a clear breakage sound and then tumbled onto the ground. Chapter 550: 550: Resistance Chapter 550: Resistance Song Jian blinked, surprised at the force of his own attack, which had immediately landed a critical hit, depleting a third of Shadow Teeths Vitality Points. Youyou came back? Annas face lit up in pleasant surprise as she exhaled deeply. She had already decided to tap into her latent life force. Thankfully, Song Jian arrived just in time, otherwise, if she had exhausted that life force, Anna would have died quickly afterwards. It was a secret technique of the Elf race known as Elf Anthem that had massive power C it could detonate ones life energy accumulated over decades in just an instant; Because Anna had Elf blood in her veins, she could use this secret technique, something ordinary humans didnt have the ability to master. Having pushed back Shadow Teeth with a single blow, the countdown that lingered before Song Jians eyes disappeared. Looking at a visibly relieved Anna, Song Jian realised that if he hadnt made it to her in time, Anna would have been killed by Shadow Teeth and his epic-level task would have ended in failure. Actually, Song Jian didnt realize that if Anna used the Elf Anthem technique, his mission would be considered failed too. Luckily, he made it in time, saved Anna, and in doing so, rescued his own five ability points. Beloved of God, oh great Beloved of God, save us. I am the son of the lord of the City of Sin. As long as you can save us, I promise anything! Solando suddenly rushed over to Song Jian, desperately clinging onto the sleeve of his robe as he begged. Alright, hide behind me and slowly move back. Leave this place immediately, Song Jian ordered, keeping his watchful gaze on Shadow Teeth, not even sparing Solando a glance. Kulun had already moved to stand next to Solando, giving Song Jian a sombre look, and then whispered something into Solandos ear. The three of them hid behind Song Jian and, rather than leaving immediately, they stuck close to him. Song Jian was surprised, believing that this was a task requirement and must guard the people he was to protect C he didnt pay this much mind and focused on Shadow Teeth, gradually moving backward. Anna and the other two mirrored Song Jians movements, keeping close to him. The dramatic scene of Kulun defending against Shadow Teeth had left a profound impression on them C if they strayed too far from Song Jian, Shadow Teeth could catch up to them in an instant with its speed. Only by staying near Song Jian would they be safe. Shadow Teeth had been dangerously wounded and had fallen from a tree. It got up and stared menacingly at Song Jian, letting out a thunderous roar before launching itself at him like a bolt of black lightning. Immortal Sword Body, activate! Song Jian shouted, immediately playing his trump card. His body began to glow gold C the seventh level of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body technique, enhancing all his abilities by eleven points. This spell caused Song Jians strength to shoot up drastically, and its safe to say that the Song Jian with the Immortal Sword Body activated and the Song Jian without it were two entirely different people. Before using the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jian could barely perceive Shadow Teeths movements. Each time, all he saw was a streak of black lightning left on the surface of his eyes. Even when attacked, he was unable to come up with an effective defense; After using the Immortal Sword Body, to Song Jian, Shadow Teeth was still lightning fast, but it was no longer swift enough to prevent him from tracking its movement; Flash Thunder Strike! Upon seeing Shadow Teeth charging at him, Song Jian swung his sword C three waves of Sword Qi imbued with the power of thunder and lightning struck Shadow Teeth fiercely. Simultaneously, Shadow Teeths claws struck Song Jians shoulder heavily. A damage point of over three hundred floated above Song Jians head C just a casual attack from Shadow Teeth had already resulted in Song Jian losing more than three hundred Vitality Points; Sword Finger! Song Jian raised his left hand and a silver Sword Qi burst forth, stabbing fiercely into the abdomen of Shadow Teeth. At the same time, Shadow Teeth let out a roar, releasing an unseen wave of sound attack covering a fan-shaped range of sixty degrees before it. This sonic attack caused them to lose their footing. Solando was even knocked to the ground, rolling about. Anna and Kalen could only manage to stabilize their bodies by violently shaking; Song Jian felt dizzy but thankfully only for a brief moment, less than a second. And then suddenly, Shadow Teeth accelerated its speed, leaping into the air to swoop down on him. Its sharp claws, flashing coldly, whistled through the air. Its blood-red eyes exuded a brutal glow, as if it wanted to tear Song Jian apart; Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jians movements suddenly became gentle, a mysterious aura emanating from him. Under the assault of Shadow Teeth, Song Jian was like a fragile blade of grass in a storm, bending but not breaking, his sword clashing time and time again with the sharp claws of Shadow Teeth, ringing out with the sound of metal on metal. Using the momentum from Shadow Teeths charge, each clash would push Song Jian two steps backwards. After a series of attacks, Song Jian had already retreated more than a dozen meters. Hehes incredible. He can actually fight Shadow Teeth to this extent! Anna stared at Song Jian in awe. Even Kalen C looking shocked C was staring at Song Jian. He hadnt expected this seemingly young Beloved of God to actually be capable of saving them from the clutches of Shadow Teeth. Ding, ding, ding, ding Shadow Teeths attacks were continuously deflected by Song Jian. After six seconds, when the duration of the Tai Chi Sword Skill came to an end, during a break from his offensive, Song Jian heard a roar and a powerful force hit him hard in the chest; An enormous force propelled Song Jian backwards in the air; -680 Song Jian was sent flying with almost seven hundred points of damage floating above him. His Vitality Points had now fallen to about half, and a stabbing pain shot through his chest. Song Jian fell from mid-air, braced himself with his left hand and rolled over twice before he steadied himself. The moment he was steady, Shadow Teeth was already in front of him. Song Jian took off running, his footsteps flashing white. A glowing Ice Path was left behind him, full of cold air; Seeing Song Jian escape, Anna and the others also started running towards Song Jian. Shadow Teeth stepped onto the Ice Path C every two steps forward, its limbs were frozen stiff by the freezing air, causing it to be rooted to the spot. Struggling free and taking another two steps forward had it frozen again, slowing it down considerably; Hearing the angry roar coming from behind, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Glancing at the three panting figures, he said in a low voice: Were not safe yet get away from here as soon as possible Anna and the others nodded their heads eagerly, not daring to look back. They trailed behind Song Jian, running into the distance; sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 551: 551: The Second Ring Chapter 551: The Second Ring The Ice Path gradually melted, and the Shadow Teeth recovered its previous speed. Having suffered significant damage, it gave up the chase after pursuing in the direction Song Jian had escaped for several more meters. It cast the direction a regretful glance and emitted an angry roar before turning to rush towards the Shadow Forest. Not until the Shadow Teeth had returned to the Shadow Forest did Song Jian receive a notification that he had completed the system task. System: You have completed the first link of an Epic-level quest C Rescuing Anna Katerina, and you have earned her gratitude. Your relationship with Anna has improved to friendly. As expected, this is an Epic-level quest chain, and Ive only completed the first step, which is probably the simplest one! A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. The simplest first step had nearly cost him his life. If it hadnt been for his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body that endowed him with the power to confront the Shadow Teeth, the level-30 elite boss, with the combat power of a first level fighter, it could definitely have killed everyone at the scene. Having completed the first part of the Epic-level quest, the task in his taskbar did not disappear, indicating that the second part of the mission required Song Jian to find a trigger himself. If Song Jian couldnt trigger the second part, the task would be stuck here. I guess were safe now Song Jian let out a sigh and said. Ththank you, reincarnate! Anna bowed to Song Jian in gratitude. Thank you for saving us. If you ever come to the City of Sin, Ill treat you to a good drink. Carter gave Song Jian a knight salute. Youve gained the friendship of the Sakel Family in the City of Sin, Divine One. Solando struggled to compose himself, glanced at Song Jian, and spoke somewhat arrogantly: Given your abilities, youre qualified to become my Guardian Knight. If you pledge loyalty to me, youll hold the title of a knight and become a member of the nobility! Song Jian smiled faintly, ignoring Solando and turned to Anna, Is there anything else I can assist you with? Solando was the son of the Lord of the City of Sin. However, according to Solandos previous remarks, Anna was not a member of the Sakel Family, but a relative living under their roof. Although the servants referred to her as young lady, her status was not comparable to Solandos. However, the Epic-level quest released by the system was to rescue Anna, not the nobler Solando. Clearly, the game system believed that Anna was much more important than Solando in the game. No one told Song Jian this, but as a player, he understood that only those favored by the game system would become big shots in the future. These were the ones players needed to establish good relationships with. Perceiving the indifference from Song Jian, Solando turned livid, clenched his teeth silently, and sneered inwardly. He had no choice but to snort coldly, his dislike for Song Jian deepening. Reincarnate, we came here in search of the Dark Castle. According to legend, the Dark Castle hides a Goblet of Life. Any water held in the Goblet of Life turns into holy water that can cure any ailment. Our aim is to find this Goblet of Life. Could you help us retrieve it? Anna inquired. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Anna, how dare you disclose such confidential information to him, to a stranger! Solandos face darkened, and he glared at Anna in dissatisfaction. Solan, do you think we can obtain the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle with our current abilities? Anna turned her head and asked Solando. Solando grew silent. An elite knight squad had almost been wiped out; it seemed impossible for the remaining three of them to even approach the Dark Castle, let alone enter it to retrieve the Goblet of Life. Right after Anna made her request, Song Jian received the second link of the Epic-level task. System: You received the second link of an Epic-level quest, Recover the Holy Grail. Task Objective: Retrieve the Holy Grail from the Dark Castle and hand it over to Anna Katerina. Task Explanations: The Holy Grail is one of the treasures of the Dark Giant Dragon, you must enter the treasure room of the Dark Castle to obtain it. Task Reward: You will earn funds with Anna Katerina and your relationship will upgrade to respect. You will also receive a skill point. Task Failure Punishment: Your relationship with Anna Katerina will downgrade to indifferent. Having seen the contents of the second link of the mission, Song Jian was slightly worried. It seemed that the first few links in this Epic-level quest were all for the purpose of improving his relationship with Anna which appeared much more difficult than the first. In the first link, he just had to deal with a level 30 elite boss with the combat power of a first stage fighter. However, in the second link, he may have to face the Dark Giant Dragon, making the risk increase exponentially. Yet Song Jian had set out precisely to enter the Dark Castle and engage in combat with the Dark Giant Dragon for half an hour. It turned out that in the process he could complete the second link of the Epic-level task. Of course, it would be my pleasure, madam. I will fulfill your wish and deliver the Holy Grail to you! Song Jian gave Anna a bow and assured her. Thank you so much, brave warrior. If you complete this task, you can find me at Aromatic Castle in the City of Sin to deliver the Grail! Anna smiled charmingly and continued, However, make sure you are quick. The Grail must reach my hands within a month! Alright, I understand. Within a month, I will deliver the Grail to you. Song Jian nodded in acknowledgment. As they watched Song Jians departing figure, Solando sneered, Anna, do you truly believe that a god-chosen who hasnt even reached level 30 can retrieve the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle? Solan, remember, you are not the only son of my uncle. You are the sixth in line to succeed. Do you think, if my uncle doesnt make it through this time, that you will still have the same status once your elder brother becomes the lord? Anna glared at Solando dismissively. Solandos face turned ashen. He coldly snorted and fell silent as though something had occurred to him. Kulun stood still behind Solando like a statue, seemingly oblivious to their conversation. You should pray that he succeeds because this is your only chance! After giving Solando a look, Anna turned around and left. God damn it, I hate the way you talk to me. Solando muttered under his breath and staggered after Anna. Chapter 552: 552 Magical Formation Chapter 552 Magical Formation Song Jian took a large detour through the Shadow Forest, arriving at a small valley less than ten miles away from the Dark Castle; Standing at the entrance of the valley, Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as he sensed a hint of death energy emanating from the valley, identical to the energy waves emitted by those who possessed Deaths Scythe. Shadow and Death energy waves were similar, and many people often confused the two, but in reality, they were completely different energy systems; However, in some places, the two could be combined, such as the Shadow Arrow in Shadow Magic. Tang Ming had previously used it, but the Shadow Magics Arrow focused on corrosion, while the Shadow Arrow of Death energy emphasized damage; Whats the matter, reached the destination but didnt dare to enter? A mocking voice suddenly came from the mouth of the valley, as Qi Yuns voice rang in Song Jians ears. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, as Qi Yuns voice now sounded even more hoarse than before, to the point that it no longer sounded like a human voice, but rather like the voice of an undead creature. It seems you arrived quite early? Song Jian entered the valley and found that Qi Yun, wrapped in a long black robe, was sitting at the center of a Magic Array. It was a Hexagram Star Magic Array, with each corner possessing a crystal emitting a grayish light. One of the crystals had developed a crack within it, with the surface shimmering light inconsistently. Is that the Shadow Crystal from the Shadow Circus Troupe? Song Jian asked in surprise, looking at the cracked Shadow Crystal. He didnt expect that with Qi Yuns strength, he really managed to steal this crystal from the Shadow Circus Troupe; I just borrowed some external power Qi Yuns eyes gleamed with a smug expression, as obtaining this Shadow Crystal from the Shadow Circus Troupe was a very difficult task. There were at least ten people in the circus whose strengths were stronger than Qi Yuns. There were more than five people who possessed Tier 1 Combat Power alone, so under normal circumstances, it was impossible for Qi Yun to obtain this crystal from the troupe. Actually, Qi Yun had contacted a thief group, disguised as bandits, to ambush the Shadow Circus Troupe halfway. Originally, he planned to kill Song Jian as well, but Song Jian did not choose to stay with him. You should rest for now. Well enter the Dark Castle in three days! Qi Yun glanced at Song Jian and said, then closed his eyes, ignoring him. Song Jian noticed that Qi Yuns level had suddenly risen to level 27. The Magic Array he was in was continuously drawing energy from the six Shadow Crystals to be infused into him. The shadow aura around him seemed to grow denser. However, what puzzled Song Jian was that he sensed a faint trace of death energy from Qi Yun. If his perception had not been so sharp, he might not have noticed it at all. Whats going on? Although Death energy is similar to Shadow energy, the two energies cannot be absorbed together, and cannot be merged. Once the two energies clash, there can only be one outcomebeing blown to pieces. Song Jian frowned, thinking to himself. Whether it was a player or an NPC, once they chose a profession, they also chose the path they would follow in the future. Qi Yuns Shadow Priest profession could not fuse with the Force of Death. It could be used, but absorbing this energy into the body was simply playing with fire; It was the same with Song Jian. His foundation was the Invisible Sword Qi, and although he often used Abyssal Power, he never dared to introduce Abyssal Power into his body alongside Invisible Sword Qi. From the moment Song Jian entered the valley, he felt a thick force of death. At first, he didnt pay much attention to it, but now it seemed that this was also due to Qi Yun. Just then, a white light suddenly flashed on Qi Yun, and his level unexpectedly rose from 27 to 28. This caused a surprised expression to appear on Song Jians face. This Magic Array can actually increase levels! Song Jian thought to himself, his focus involuntarily gathered on the faintly glowing Magic Array on the ground. Just staring for a few seconds, Song Jian felt dizzy. The Magic Array was too complicated, composed of thousands of Magic Runes. Each Magic Rune appeared to Song Jian like ever-moving tadpoles, staring at them for a while made his chest feel stifled and nauseous; This is really difficult. Its much harder than comprehending ordinary skills Song Jian thought to himself. Both Chopping Skill and Mining Skill, which Song Jian currently possessed, were the simplest and most basic skills. Ordinary people could even comprehend them just by watching for a while; But compared to the Magic Array before him, these skills were like a small mound compared to the Himalaya Mountain. Boom~ Song Jian felt a sudden tremor in his mind and let out a muffled hum, as blood flowed from his nostrils; S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You forcibly tried to comprehend the knowledge about Magic Array and suffered backlash, losing 30 Vitality Points; Song Jian fell to the ground, closed his eyes and rested for a while, then stood up again; The system only said that I would suffer backlash when trying to comprehend but didnt say that I couldnt comprehend! Song Jians eyes sparkled, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth; It was impossible for Song Jian to fully understand the entire Magic Array that could directly level up in one go. Therefore, Song Jian began to focus his gaze on a small corner at the edge of the Magic Array, where three Magic Runes formed a simple loop circuit. Song Jian had no foundation in the knowledge of Magic Arrays so he could only note one Magic Rune at a time. As he stared at the three Magic Runes, Song Jians right hand involuntarily began to trace the three Magic Runes; This time, Song Jian stared at the three Magic Runes for ten minutes before he suffered another backlash; System: You forcibly tried to comprehend the knowledge about Magic Array and suffered backlash, losing 60 Vitality Points; This time, Song Jians knees weakened, and his entire body knelt on the ground. Blood seeped from his nostrils, ears, eyes, and mouth, making him look very miserable; It took more than half an hour lying on the ground before Song Jian could barely control his body to crawl up slowly; For him, as long as the system did not explicitly say he could not comprehend, he would persist on. He believed that even if he couldnt fully comprehend the complete Magic Array that could level up directly, he should be able to comprehend the basics of Magic Array knowledge. If I cant comprehend a serial loop circuit, then Ill start from the most basic Magic Rune. I dont believe that I cant remember a single tiny Magic Rune! Song Jian wiped the dried blood from his nostril, his eyes revealing a fierce expression; Chapter 553: Understanding Skills Chapter 553: Understanding Skills Be tough on your enemies and even tougher on yourself, Song Jian once again focused his gaze on a tiny magic rune at the edge of the magic array. This magic rune was rather simple. Under Song Jians continuous watch, the tiny rune slowly began to gain three-dimensionality. At this moment, Song Jian realized that the rune, smaller than a little fingernail, was actually split into two layers, and its magic structure was far more complex than he had imagined. He cant help but start imitating this magic rune, his right index finger moving slowly. This time, for more than half an hour, Song Jian was absorbed in the task of imitating this magic rune. The drawing of a magic rune must be completed in one stroke. Song Jian continuously imitated it. Slowly, under his right hand, an invisible screen appeared, leaving obvious marks as his finger moved across it. When Song Jian had just copied a third of the rune, the markings on the screen suddenly shattered into light spots. Song Jian, sensing this, started over again from scratch. Once, ten times, a hundred times The magic rune under Song Jians hand disintegrated time and time again. Every time it dissolved, he restarted from the beginning. At this point, he seemed like a novice rock climber attempting to scale a mountain with bare hands. From his first grip on a protruded chunk of stone on the mountainside, he kept falling off. He did not stop until he could scale halfway up the mountain. To stand on the peak, he fell over and over again. But each fall gave him a better understanding of what he should do next time he reaches that spot. If he fails once, he tries twice, and if twice doesnt work, ten times Song Jians understanding of this magic rune was rapidly improving After an unknown amount of time, he was finally able to completely imitate this simplest magic rune. As soon as the rune was successfully engraved on the screen under his right hand, Song Jian came out of his state of enlightenment. He was now a mess, his Vitality Points and Spirit Points dangerously low. Startled, Song Jian glanced at Qi Yun in the middle of the magic array. Qi Yun, encased in a light shield, was deeply absorbed in the experience of absorbing shadow energy and oblivious to his surroundings. System: You have observed, imitated, and acquired the skill Magic Rune Engraving. Skill level: 1, number of magic runes mastered: 1. Song Jian sat aside and took out some supplies to recover his Vitality Points and Spirit Points. He had plenty of honey, which he had originally planned to use to make honey wine once he returned. However, at this point, it was more important to recover quickly and focus on learning these magic runes. After recovery, Song Jian couldnt wait to start imitating the second magic rune Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A day passed quickly and night fell, darkness enveloping the surroundings, and the magic array was the sole source of dim light. By this time, Song Jian had successfully imitated all three magic runes and the Magic Rune Engraving skill had been elevated to level three as well. Magic Rune Engraving: Active, Level 3, basic understanding of magic runes, capable of producing accurate magic runes, number of magic runes mastered: 3. These three magic runes make up a simple circuit, and once energy is activated in this circuit, it is transferred to the next set of magic runes. Now, I need to figure out how these three runes form this circuit Song Jian focused on the three runes, brooding over them. He was in a situation somewhat similar to learning three English words and trying to understand English grammar to form sentences with these words. The difficulty multiplied by more than one any simple imitation. After an entire night, Song Jian finally, by a mixture of guesswork and cogitation, had understood the principles and functions of the three simplest runes in the loop. System: Youve understood the skill Magic Rune Array, Level 1; [Magic Rune Array]: Active, Level 1, have the most basic understanding of the magic rune array, understanding how to build the simplest magic rune array; Just the simplest, most basic rune loop took Song Jian a day and a night to figure out. The magic array in front of him was a thousand times more complex and larger in scale than what he had just comprehended. It seemed impossible for him to fully comprehend this magic array given the time left. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian finally decided to give up on continued comprehension. He sighed, ate some food and drank some water, and started to rest; Half a day later, Song Jian was once again full of energy. Looking at the magic array, he thought to himself, It would be nearly impossible to learn how to construct a magic array by self-comprehension. If only I could get a corresponding Skill Book. With this thought, Song Jian involuntarily glanced at Qi Yun in the center of the Magic Array. Since he could set up this magic array, then he must have mastered this skill. If I kill him, I might be able to get the corresponding Skill Book Engrossed in the process of increasing his strength, Qi Yun suddenly felt a chill in his heart. He almost broke out of his ascension state and his brows furrowed slightly. But as he did not sense continued danger, and the magic array was designed to protect him, he ignored it, thinking of it as his imagination. After three days, the six dark Shadow Crystals on the magic array became increasingly dim, as if all their energy had been drained, only the Shadow Crystal with the internal crack still emitted a brilliant glow. Bang~ At this moment, a dim grey crystal suddenly exploded. The magic array flickered, and one after another, more Shadow Crystals exploded. These Shadow Crystals had been drained of all their energy and could no longer withstand the impact of the magic arrays energy. In just a short time, five Shadow Crystals had exploded, leaving only the Shadow Crystal with an internal crack to maintain the array. Song Jian could clearly sense that the magic array was drawing power from this single Shadow Crystal at six times its original rate. A large amount of shadowy energy was rapidly drawn from the crystal, even forming small magic whirlpools in its surroundings. The energy of the magic array began to fluctuate wildly. Originally designed to run on six Shadow Crystals, it now only had one. This situation not only damaged the magic array, but also the remaining Shadow Crystal. If this had been an ordinary Shadow Crystal, it would have shattered from the instability. However, what surprised Song Jian was this Shadow Crystal, despite having a crack, seemed to have an inexhaustible supply of energy that managed to support the entire Magic Rune Array; Qi Yun, who was currently absorbing dark energy to improve his strength, also found this situation unusual. According to his estimates, the six Shadow Crystals should have been depleted by now, and the magic array should have stopped running. How can this be? Just as Qi Yun was doubting his senses, a wave of unfamiliar energy surged from the magic array, flooding into him; Qi Yuns eyes opened wide. A swirl of dark energy coiled around his eyes, and his flesh began to wither rapidly, making him look thin and emaciated. What is this Qi Yuns eyes blazed with anger. He tried to stand up, but found himself inexplicably bound, unable to move even a finger. Chapter 554: Temporary Task Chapter 554: Temporary Task Watching Qi Yun now enveloped by a mass of black fog, Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back; This energy was all too familiar to him, as it was the Force of Death, a power only found in Netherworld Hell; How could this be Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as his eyes suddenly locked onto the cracked Shadow Crystal in the center. At this moment, tendrils of black mist were surging out of the crack in the Shadow Crystal, as if the fissure connected to another dimension, reminding Song Jian of the Space Rift connecting the Abyss. Could it be that the crack in the middle of this Shadow Crystal is not a break but rather a Space Rift connected to Netherworld Hell? Song Jian had a look of astonishment on his face. At this point, Qi Yun felt like a piece of meat on a chopping board, with his body no longer under his control, defenses wide open, allowing the Force of Death to surge into his body; A tremendous amount of Death Force caused changes in Qi Yuns body. Originally injected with the Perfect Gene Potion, Qi Yun had eliminated the defects in his genes, and his entire body was always kept at its peak, being the perfect man in the eyes of the world. However, to avoid attracting attention, Qi Yun had been using illusionary techniques to disguise his body. He never expected there would come a day when his body would become withered like this. But now, Qi Yun no longer resembled his former self, with his flesh and blood constantly being eroded by the Force of Death, muscles withering, skin losing moisture and luster, appearing to have aged by more than a decade. Even his once-black hair gradually turned pale and fell out in large amounts; The Shadow Energy within Qi Yun, sensing the invasion of foreign energy, instinctively began to resist. As the Shadow Energy and the Death Energy clashed and eroded each other, using Qi Yuns body as a battlefield, Qi Yun felt as if every part of his body was being torn apart. Blood seeped from his pores, and soon, he was completely drenched in blood; The oozing blood quickly dried up, leaving Qi Yuns withered skin tightly clinging to his skeleton, looking like a zombie from a video game. Save, save me! Qi Yun pleaded with a desperate look on his face, using his eyes to signal Song Jian to destroy the only Shadow Crystal in the Magic Array. Are you issuing a task to me? A smile emerged on Song Jians face. By now, Qi Yuns level had been raised to 30, and the aura emanating from his body was much more formidable than that of ordinary Level 30 monsters, second only to Level 30 Elite Level Bosses with Tier 1 combat power. Song Jians strength could initially completely overwhelm Qi Yun, but now, Qi Yun possessed the power to fight against Song Jian; The Death Force eroding Qi Yun was not a bad thing for Song Jian. This excess energy would not increase Qi Yuns strength but would weaken him, and could even possibly kill Qi Yun; However, if Qi Yun were to die at this point, it would not align with Song Jians interests, as killing Qi Yun without going through Song Jians hands would not yield any loot. Looking at Qi Yun in the Magic Arrays light barrier with a pained and distorted expression, Song Jians face remained calm. What, what do you want? Qi Yuns face was now riddled with fine wounds, looking like many small mouths had opened up. Ive recently developed an interest in Magic Rune Arrays and want to learn more about them, Song Jian laughed, pointing at the Magic Array beneath Qi Yun. As long as, as long as you break that crystal and save, save me, I, Ill fulfill your request! Qi Yun struggled to say. System: Shadow Priest Qi Yun has issued a temporary task to you, Rescue; Task content: Destroy the Shadow Crystal in the Magic Array and free him; Task target: Destroy the Shadow Crystal in the Magic Array, Quantity: 0/1; Task reward: Magic Rune Array Analysis; Task failure penalty: None; Task time: 3 minutes; Song Jian was taken aback. Qi Yun actually had the authority to issue tasks to players through the game system! Before, when Qi Yun gave Song Jian a task, he had to summon the Spirit of Public Notary to sign a task contract under its power of contract; Such contracts, witnessed by the Spirit of Public Notary, had loopholes that could be exploited and were far from being as secure as issuing tasks to players through the game system. It seems that Qi Yuns strength has indeed increased a lot, otherwise he wouldnt have been granted such privileges. Song Jian thought inwardly, raising his evaluation and vigilance of Qi Yun in his mind; Task accepted! A three-minute countdown suddenly appeared in Song Jians eyes; S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The time limit for the task is three minutes, which should be his limit, Song Jian looked at the three-minute countdown with a smile on his face; Fast, break the crystal quickly The aura of Death Force surrounding Qi Yun intensified. Wait a little longer Song Jian whispered softly as he slowly approached the Shadow Crystal; Three minutes, two minutes, one minute, forty seconds, Standing in front of the Shadow Crystal, Song Jian carefully observed it with a faint smile on his lips. The more Death Force that invaded, the harder it would be for Qi Yun to expel it afterward, and the more severely his strength would be suppressed. For Song Jian, this was more than ideal, as Qi Yuns current strength was making him feel somewhat wary; Hurry destroy At this point, Qi Yuns Shadow Energy had been completely suppressed by the Force of Death, and his body had begun to transform into a being of death; Qi Yun was filled with terror. If he were a professional who controlled the Force of Death, then this moment would have been the most exciting time for him. But as a Shadow Priest, once completely invaded by the Force of Death, he would become a mindless undead creature; Thirty seconds, twenty seconds, ten seconds, Qi Yuns consciousness was already blurring, as the Death Force began to erode every cell in his body. Song Jian glanced at him and swung his sword at the Shadow Crystal; Golden Sword Qi burst forth, and with a clear shattering sound, the Shadow Crystal cracked like glass, its translucent fragments scattering in all directions; The Death Force polluting Qi Yun gradually dissipated, allowing the Shadow Energy within his body to slowly recover. Looking like a corpse, Qi Yun suddenly moved a finger, his emaciated body violently trembling as he let out hehe gasps of breath; By the time Qi Yun regained consciousness, he found that Song Jian was standing in front of him with a sword in hand. The task has been completed. Can you give me the task rewards now? Song Jian said with a smile, extending his hand towards Qi Yun. Chapter 555: 555: Passage Chapter 555: Passage Looking at Song Jians faint smile, Qi Yun clenched his teeth in resentment, the corners of his mouth twitching relentlessly. If it werent for the fact that he couldnt beat Song Jian right now, Qi Yun would probably have turned on him directly. It was because Song Jian had delayed for more than two minutes, cutting off the source of the Force of Death at the last moment, that Qi Yun was in his weakest state at this moment. Although the Force of Death in his body had lost its source, the infiltration had gone deep, and removing the Force of Death completely from the cellular level required a significant amount of time, energy, and precious treasures, all of which would increase exponentially. Before the Force of Death was completely removed, half of the Force of Shadows in Qi Yuns body had been used to fight it, making Qi Yuns strength seem shackled, unable to be fully manifested. Is this what you wanted? Qi Yun stared at Song Jian with crimson eyes and chilly expression on his face. At this point, he had not yet used any illusion, and the erosion of the Force of Death made Qi Yun look like an undead creature. Task reward! Song Jians face darkened, his eyes chilling as they stared at Qi Yun. Qi Yun opened his mouth but could not make a sound. He hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly took out a black book from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian: Book: Magic Array Analysis. Item description: This book contains the basic knowledge of magic rune arrays, granting 5000 points of magic rune array proficiency and mastery of three hundred magic runes upon use. To use this book, please choose a quiet location. It takes one hour to study. Song Jian glanced at it and put the Skill Book into the inventory column. With three magic runes, he directly upgraded his Magic Rune Inscription skill to level three. With three hundred magic runes, this skill should be able to reach the advanced level; Life skill Level 10 is a milestone: up to Level 10 is primary level; up to Level 20 is intermediate level; up to Level 30 is advanced level. As for the 5000 points of magic rune array proficiency, Song Jian estimated that it should at least bring his magic rune array skill to the intermediate level; However, using this book requires a quiet place and an hours study time, so Song Jian cannot learn it for now. Lets go to the Dark Castle! said Song Jian. You should have a map of the Dark Castle now, so give it to me. I will hold back the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour. I dont care what you do during this time, but once the half-hour is up, Ill retreat directly. Youll have to manage the time yourself C dont blame me if the Shadow Giant Dragon corners you! As long as you put your heart into it, this situation will never happen. Qi Yun handed an old sheepskin scroll to Song Jian, his face ashen. Song Jian took a look and saw that the Dark Castle was completely built inside a mountain in the Shadowfang Mountain Range, almost hollowing out the entire mountain peak, with an area similar to a small town; You need to enter from here Qi Yun pointed to a small path and said, This is a secret passage of the Dark Castle, left by the dwarves who originally built the castle After briefly mentioning the secret passage, Qi Yun began explaining Song Jians task in detail. Just like that, you only need to inform me when the battle with the Shadow Giant Dragon begins using this Remote Crystal, and you dont need to do anything else! Qi Yun handed a transparent crystal ball the size of a fist to Song Jian. Song Jian glanced at the crystal ball, the corner of his mouth curled up and put it in the inventory column, saying, You two signed a contract, though. If something goes wrong during the task, I cant afford the penalty for failure! Qi Yun was momentarily taken aback, then nodded his head and said, Lets get started. Im going to sneak into the Dark Castle and get more of those Shadow Crystals! Song Jian smiled faintly and turned away. The crystal ball Qi Yun gave him was not actually a Remote Crystal but a Detection Crystal, which allowed Qi Yun to observe everything within a hundred-meter radius of the Detection Crystal. He was also afraid that Song Jian would not give it his all, and if he gave wrong information, maybe his life would be lost in the Dark Castle. After all, their enemy was a Shadow Giant Dragon, and what they were doing now was like dancing on a knifes edge, one misstep could lead to irreversible consequences; Song Jian naturally understood why Qi Yun did this, simply because he didnt trust him completely. So even though he saw through it, he didnt say anything, but just took the crystal into his inventory column and walked towards the marked secret passage; The Dark Castle was a Level 30 dungeon, and many teams exploring it often entered from the main gate of the castle. At the main gate, there were two powerful half-dragon guards, and only by defeating these two half-dragons could they enter the Dark Castle; Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These two half-dragon guards were referred to as gatekeepers by many player teams, and some Level 25 players were brutally beaten by them and eventually gave up on exploring this dungeon. But they didnt know that there was another way into this dungeon, which could bypass the two half-dragon guards and enter the castle directly. At this moment, Song Jian stood below a cliff. The original builders of the Dark Castle, the dwarves, had left a passage that was actually a sewage outlet, located several dozen meters above the cliff. Therefore, even if someone knew about this passage, not everyone could enter C they had to have some flying ability. This was, in fact, a form of entry threshold, and it served the same purpose as the two half-dragon guards at the main entrance of the Dark Castle. With his steel wings spread out, Song Jian easily flew to the entrance on the precipice. Because of the long disuse, the sewage in the cave entrance had dried up, leaving only large patches of dirt. With his back bent, Song Jian walked along this passage. It was pitch black inside, and he could only open his vertical eye to see the surroundings. This passage was winding and had many exits, but Song Jian didnt look at them as he walked straight towards the depths of the castle; Soon, Song Jian arrived at a barred gate. Using his sword to chop open the barrier, he entered and found himself before a spiral stone staircase. The staircase spiraled downward, and from below, a series of dark, cold breaths and faint, bloody smells wafted up; Theres a dungeon down there, and past it is the Shadow Giant Dragons treasure room! Song Jians mouth curved into a smile. Not only did Qi Yun give Song Jian a map of the Dark Castle, but Anna had also told him the exact location of the castles interior, because the Goblet of Life she needed, also known as the Holy Grail, was hidden in the deepest treasure room of the Dark Castle. As for the Shadow Giant Dragon, it preferred to stay in the Chamber of Shadows due to its large size. The place where Song Jian was now was still several hundred meters away from the Chamber of Shadows; Chapter 556: 556: Regional Tasks Chapter 556: Regional Tasks To enter the Treasure Hall, one must pass through the underground prison. Song Jian was uncertain if this prison was still in use, so as he descended the stone steps, he moved cautiously, afraid to make a sound. The underground prison was dim and damp. As he reached the end of the stone steps, a system prompt immediately popped up; System: You discovered the Underground Prison and gained 100 experience points. Song Jian entered, finding the area chaotic. In the middle of the prison was a corridor wide enough for two people to walk side by side. There were iron cages lined up along the corridors, filled with hay and some of it spilled onto the corridors. Some of the cage doors were broken, but others were intact C and unbelievably, still housed some prisoners. There were humans, elves, and Song Jian even spotted a Minotaur Beastman among the prisoners. In the corridor, several half-dragon guards, wielding tridents, were patrolling back and forth. The half-dragons had bodies like humans but heads like dragons, with long, spindle-shaped tails. They were covered in dark purple scales, giving them the appearance of wearing thick suits of armor. Each of them held in their left hand a leash attached to a giant black wolf. These wolves, towering over humans, closely followed their half-dragon masters. Shadow Seat Wolf, a level 25 elite BOSS? When Song Jian saw the attributes of these wolves, a look of surprise crossed his face. If the combat pets were level 25 elite BOSS, how powerful were these half-dragon guards? Song Jian quickly turned to look at the half-dragons. As expected, these half-dragons were all level 28 elite BOSS. Facing such a combination, even Song Jian felt a bit of a headache. Just then, a half-dragon leading a Shadow Seat Wolf approached the entrance where Song Jian was. He quickly retreated up the steps. However, he soon heard a low growl of the wolf, as if it had sensed him. A sinking feeling filled his heart and Song Jian quickly moved backwards. Not long after, a gigantic black wolf appeared in his sight, charging at him along the stone steps. Since the fight was inevitable, Song Jian readied himself. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flickering with a dark red light, he swung it towards the oncoming wolf. The collision caused both to grapple, and a figure of damage floated above Song Jians head C 160 points. Above the wolfs head, however, there were two hundred plus points of damage. I can fight it. This Seat Wolfs defense is lackluster. I should kill it before the half-dragon guard comes. Song Jian muttered with determination, speeding up his attack. While fighting, he retreated. Soon, the half-dragon guard rushed towards him, swinging his trident. But he couldnt get close to Song Jian because of the wolf in front. A sneer appeared on Song Jians face. He had been worried earlier about being surrounded and attacked. Now, it seemed that the spiraling staircase would lighten his burden. A level 25 elite BOSS wasnt too challenging for the current Song Jian. In less than three minutes, he had killed the Seat Wolf, and then he moved on to face the half-dragon guard. Obviously, the level 28 half-dragon guard was much stronger than the wolf. The dragon scales on his body alone were far more superior than the wolfs. His trident was also extremely sharp, and though it was less powerful than the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, it could still inflict two to three hundred points of damage. Broken Wing Dance! Light Strike! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Sweeping Sword Style! Song Jian could now adeptly deploy various sword techniques he had mastered. Each move seamlessly flowed into the next, forming an incessant attack that flowed like clouds and water. Sparks flew as Song Jians sword clashed with the half-dragon. Its impact on its body seemed like striking steel. However, even the toughest steel would become scrap metal under Song Jians attack. Soon, he broke through the half-dragons defense, piercing its heart and killing it. Lucky me. It actually dropped a Silver Quality Dragon Scale Armor! Picking up the loot, Song Jian smiled. His only complaint was that he killed two elite BOSS, but only the half-dragon guard dropped loot. The level 25 elite BOSS Seat Wolf dropped nothing. This spiraling staircase was an Achilles heel for these half-dragon guards. By leading them over one by one, Song Jian could first kill the Seat Wolf before dealing with the half-dragon guard, avoiding the situation of being surrounded and attacked. Thus, Song Jian lured and killed the half-dragon guards one by one. It took him more than an hour to clear the underground prison of the half-drangon guards. The loot was good. Song Jian got three pieces of level 25 blue equipment and five pieces of level 25 green equipment. However, for silver equipment, only the first half-dragon guard dropped the Dragon Scale Armor. Besides that, there were quite a few gray pieces of equipment. These gray equipment were of little use and could only be sold in shops. Even so, they could still fetch about three to four thousand Doomsday Coins in total. Moreover, Song Jians combat experience had grown swiftly. It was now at 96%. Perhaps it wont be long before he levels up again. After clearing out the guards, Song Jian restored his Vitality Points and Spirit Points to their maximum, then slowly walked into the prison. The confined prisoners wouldnt attack Song Jian on sight, instead begging for freedom when he approached. Oh, chosen one, please rescue me. Im just a pitiful person who was captured Please, save me save me Oh Lord, my prayers have been heard. Are you here to rescue me? Seeing Song Jian, the prisoners became excited, gripping the thick bars of their cages and looking at him in anticipation. Just then, Song Jian received another system prompt. System: Youve triggered a regional mission: liberate the imprisoned. Mission Requirement: Release the prisoners in the Dark Castle Underground prison (0/10). Rewards: 1,000 points reputation in the City of Sin, random rewards. Punishment for failure: Loss of 500 points reputation in the City of Sin. At this point, Song Jians reputation in the City of Sin had dropped to indifferent because of Solando. If he lost another 500 points, he would be on the brink of being detested, and would not be able to enter the city and could even be chased away by city guards. After considering for a moment, Song Jian accepted the mission. System: You have accepted a regional mission. Please kill the prison warden to obtain the keys to the cages. Suddenly, a virtual map appeared before Song Jians eyes, showing the location of the prison warden. The map only lasted for five seconds, but Song Jian quickly memorized the entire map. The prison warden was in a small house next to the entrance he had come from. Having memorized the map, a sinister smile crossed his face. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I should have known you didnt have any kind intentions Chapter 557: 557: Treasure Map Chapter 557: Treasure Map The warden of the underground dungeon was a level 30 Elite Level BOSS named Longya Suoli. However, Song Jian was not interested in that. What he cared about was the virtual map that had just been revealed to him and the map that Qi Yun had given him, which had a significant discrepancy. The main difference was that the location of the treasure room, which Song Jian had originally thought, was not necessarily through the underground dungeon but in another place. In fact, the room accessed through the underground dungeon was a hatchery containing a Shadow Giant Dragon egg. Perhaps knowing that it was severely injured, the Shadow Giant Dragon had laid down an egg with all its essence a long time ago. The reason it needed a large number of Shadow Crystals was for both its own healing and the hatching of the dragon egg, which required a large number of Shadow Crystals. One could imagine that where the Shadow Dragon egg was stored would definitely be the most heavily guarded place in the entire Dark Castle. Song Jian would likely trigger an alarm the moment he stepped into the room, and then he would have to face the wrath of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Qi Yun probably had calculated this in advance, and his goal was for Song Jian to confront the Shadow Giant Dragon head-on. However, Qi Yun could not have anticipated that Song Jians luck would be so good, completing a quest and obtaining a 5-second glimpse of the Dark Castles map. Song Jian took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart. He figured Qi Yuns target must be the treasure room, and stealing Shadow Crystals was merely a bonus. Finish this quest first, then go to the treasure room, Song Jian thought to himself. He approached the first prison cell, carefully examined the lock on the door, and pulled out an item like half a piece of wire from his inventory. This was a Master Key that Song Jian had obtained from a previous quest. It could open any locked treasure chest of Epic Level or lower. If it could open Epic Level treasure chests, the prison cells in front of Song Jian should pose no problem. Song Jian inserted the Master Key into the keyhole, and moments later, with a gentle twist and a click, the lock was indeed opened. The person imprisoned in the cell was a human commoner NPC. Seeing that Song Jian didnt hunt down the warden but took out a piece of wire instead, the NPC let out a long sigh. He didnt think Song Jian could open the lock with a half piece of wire, as he seemed to be a Swordsman rather than a Thief. But as the click sound was heard and the lock opened, an incredulous look of ecstasy appeared on the human NPCs face. Opened?! He rushed to the cell door, trembling as he opened the door and walked out. Im saved! The human NPC cried tears of joy, covering his mouth as he sobbed quietly. Soon, he took out a silver coin from his pocket and handed it to Song Jian. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thank you, blessed one, this is my gratitude, please accept it, the human NPC said in a low voice, pushing the silver coin into Song Jians hand, and then turned around to run towards the stairs. Song Jian didnt know how he would escape the Dark Castle, but as soon as he released the man, his quest showed that he had rescued a prisoner. Song Jian looked at the silver coin in his hand, only to realize it was actually a valuable item, which could be exchanged for 200 Doomsday Coins. He smiled bitterly and put the silver coin away in his inventory. So, Song Jian proceeded to save the prisoners one by one, receiving their gratitude and various small gifts, such as precious little mirrors, delicious pastries, exquisite harmonicas, and so on. These items could be sold for 300 to 500 Doomsday Coins each, and if all were sold, he would earn a few thousand Doomsday Coins. It would be considered a sizable fortune to ordinary players, but it wasnt particularly exciting for Song Jian. Hmm, whats this, a treasure map? Song Jian received another small gift C an old piece of parchment that looked like it had been stored for several decades. This is a treasure map that has been in my familys possession. As a token of my gratitude, Ill give it to you! The human NPC, who seemed to be a noble, gave Song Jian a bow before walking calmly towards the stairs, in contrast to the panicked escape of the others. Song Jian examined the map carefully and found that the location marked was in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. It seemed that this person had also been captured because of the treasure map. It would be nice to check it out after completing this quest, Song Jian thought to himself. By now, Song Jian had rescued nine prisoners, leaving only one last one C the bull-headed Beastman. Human, have you come here for the Shadow Giant Dragon? The bull-headed Beastman stared at Song Jian as he picked the lock, showing no urgency on his face, as if Song Jian wasnt there to rescue him. Shadow Giant Dragon? Song Jian opened the cell door, looked at the bull-headed Beastman and laughed, Do you think I can defeat it? Its an adult dragon, after all! Not an adult dragon, but a dragon that has weakened to the point of near death! The bull-headed Beastman slowly stood up and said. Still a dragon! Song Jian shrugged. The bull-headed Beastman laughed and said, I have nothing to give you, but if you want to deal with the Shadow Giant Dragon, I can help you! Help me, are you serious? Song Jian asked in surprise. Of course, a Beastman always keeps his word! The bull-headed Beastman nodded, turned around, pulled a huge wooden hammer from the hay, carried it on his shoulder, and walked out of the cell. Song Jian stared at the mighty bull-headed Beastman, then at the wooden hammer on his shoulder, and asked curiously, How did you manage to carry this big thing with you all the time? Didnt the people who imprisoned you confiscate your weapon? The bull-headed Beastman looked at Song Jian and said solemnly, This is a soul weapon; no one can separate it from me. You should know this better than anyone since I can sense the existence of soul weapons on you. Song Jian wondered if he was talking about the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Golden Demonslaying Sword. At the moment the bull-headed Beastman stepped out of the cell, Song Jian received a quest completion notification. System: You have completed the regional quest, The Imprisoned. Your City of Sin reputation increases by 1000 points, and you are now Friendly to the City of Sin. Song Jian checked his reputation in the City of Sin and saw that it had jumped from Indifferent to Friendly, relatively high within the Friendly range, only a step away from Revered. If it wasnt for Solando, I might be Revered by now, Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at the bull-headed Beastman standing like a guard next to him, Song Jian nodded and said, Lets go, lets meet the real owner of this Dark Castle! Chapter 558: 558: The Holy Grail Chapter 558: The Holy Grail The treasure room within the Dark Castle was as large as a football field, crammed full of gold, jewels, and diamonds making the entire room appear extraordinarily chaotic and congested. Among all these, two small hills composed of stacked gold coins were prominent. At the very top of one such hill sparkled a diamond as large as a human head, radiating dazzling multi-colored radiance all around. This place is simply magnificent, Song Jian exclaimed, casually picking up a gold coin to put into his bag, but suddenly received a red system prompt; System: This coin is imbued with the magic of the Shadow Giant Dragon. As soon as you put it in your bag, it will trigger the magic, provoking the Shadow Giant Dragons rage and it will hunt you down relentlessly; Thats perfect, attracting the attention of the Shadow Giant Dragon is exactly what I aim to do. Song Jian said, the corners of his mouth lifting into a smirk as he casually threw the coin back. Dont touch anything here, it is all guarded by magical alarms! Song Jian advised the Bullman. The Bullman, with his wooden hammer, did not utter a word but only nodded in acknowledgment. Even if he wanted to attract the Shadow Giant Dragons attention, one coin wouldnt be enough. After all, the Holy Grail was also in this treasure vault, but there were so many gold coins and jewels that many things were buried. By the way, whats your name? Song Jian turned to ask the Bullman. You can call me Cain, Cain Blackhoof, the Bullman replied in a deep and resonant voice. Alright, Cain, help me find a cup to hold water. It should be in this treasure vault, but it might be buried under all this gold Song Jian scratched his head, frowning as he spoke. A cup for water? Cain pointed to a rough stone pillar less than one meter tall in the center of the treasure vault and asked, Are you referring to that one? Song Jian turned to look, and saw a crude cup made of gray wood, about the size of a palm, sitting atop a rough stone pillar surrounded by a pile of gold coins and jewels. The wooden cup looked just like a piece of wood, simply hollowed out in the middle, with distinct wood grain visible both inside and out. It appeared rather coarse and simple. What Im looking for is the Holy Grail, which can turn ordinary water into the Water of Life. How could it possibly be this thing? Song Jian shook his head, picking up the wooden cup. He found it strange that such a crude wooden cup would be in the treasure vault of the Shadow Giant Dragon. But the moment he picked up the cup, he immediately received a system prompt; System: You obtained the Goblet of Life (Holy Grail), please hand it over to Anna Katerina of the City of Sin; Surprised? Song Jian stared at the wooden cup in his hands with a face full of surprise. The handle was so rough there were even splinters remaining. It felt incredibly coarse in his hands; This is the Goblet of Life? Song Jian exclaimed incredulously. In life, its often the ordinary ones that turn out to be priceless treasures! Cain Blackhoof observed Song Jian deeply and said. Alright, Cain, is there anything you need here? If not, you might as well take some of these gold and jewels because the moment I put this wooden cup away, its definitely going to alert the Shadow Giant Dragon! Song Jian said. Cain hesitated for a moment before saying, Actually, the reason I came here was to recover a lost relic of our tribe, the Bloodthirsty Totem. I dont know if its in this treasure vault! Alright, lets move quickly. If that thing you speak of is truly a treasure, it must be in here, Song Jian nodded, holding the Holy Grail in one hand while beginning to dig through the gold coins with the other. No need for that. The artifacts from our tribe all bear the mark of our ancestors. I can identify its exact location based on that. The Bullman stopped speaking, put down his wooden hammer, brought his hands together, and started chanting. Cain seemed to be chanting a historical epic his voice was deep and desolate. Song Jian could even hear a trace of melancholy. Before Cain even finished his chant, he abruptly stopped, quickly walked over to a corner of the treasure vault, and forcefully uncovered a thick layer of gold coins to pull out a robust stone pillar just over a meter tall from underneath; This stone pillar weighed at least a ton and was carved with various patterns flowers, plants, and wild animals filled its surface, creating a dizzying sight. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cain grabbed the stone pillar and swung it around like a heavy weapon momentarily. He made it look as though this stone pillar didnt have any weight at all. Is this a Dark Gold tool? Song Jian looked at the glaring Dark Gold radiance emanating from the surface of the stone pillar and couldnt help but express his astonishment. Dark Gold quality tools are the pinnacle of the Gold stage many say that Dark Gold equipment has the potential to advance into the Epic stage. Song Jian never expected the item Cain was looking for to be of Dark Gold Quality. This is a relic that our tribe has passed down for hundreds of years. As long as I can take it back, I will become the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe! Cain gripped the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar tightly, his face full of excitement. Just then, a shadow suddenly appeared in the treasure vault. Song Jian felt an intense Force of Death and instantly summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, swinging it at the shadow; One needs to know, reapers from Deaths Scythe can appear at any time. Such an intense Force of Death could only come from a reaper of Deaths Scythe. You, why are you here! The shadow removed his hood, revealing a face resembling a skull, and stared at Song Jian in shock. Qi Yun? Song Jian was taken aback and sheathed his sword. In a flash, he understood why Qi Yun was here. It seems that when you asked me to distract the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour, it was so you could search for treasure here and escape safely, right? Song Jian chuckled, a chill flashing in his eyes. It seems that you have already grabbed what you need, hand it to me! Qi Yun stared at the wooden cup in Song Jians hands and demanded. Your goal was the Shadow Crystal, why do you want this Goblet of Life? Song Jian gripped the wooden cup tighter upon hearing Qi Yuns words. Isnt it all thanks to you! My body has been completely corroded by the Force of Death, even a hundred shadow crystals are useless in purging it A look of resentment flashed through Qi Yuns eyes as he spoke, Now, my only way out is to use the power of the Goblet of Life to counteract the Force of Death within my body. To completely purge the Force of Death, I must use the Goblet of Life. The power of life, for ordinary people, can prolong life, alleviate physical ailments, and even rejuvenate. Its a divine power that drives people to madness. But for those infected with the Force of Death, its extremely toxic; Using the Goblet of Life to eliminate the Force of Death within his body was Qi Yuns only chance at survival; Chapter 559: 559: Shadow Giant Dragon Chapter 559: Shadow Giant Dragon Upon hearing that Qi Yuns target was the Goblet of Life in his possession, Song Jians lips curled up slightly and said, Im sorry, but this was not part of our agreement. Upon hearing Song Jians response, Qi Yuns face darkened instantly, and intense murderous intent surged in his heart like a wave. Originally, he had no intention of sparing Song Jian. Hence, the map he gave him was a modified version where the locations of the Treasure Vault and the Shadow Giant Dragons eggs were swapped. Ninety percent of the content was true; If he were Song Jian, the first room he would reach upon entering the Dark Castle would unmistakably be the Treasure Vault. Once Song Jian followed this map into the room with the Shadow Dragon eggs, it would trigger an alarm and incur the pursuit of the Shadow Giant Dragon; This way, he could easily enter the Treasure Vault, secure the Goblet of Life at his leisure, and leave; However, to his surprise, Song Jian reached the Treasure Vault before he did. While Qi Yun was still pondering why Song Jian was here, he suddenly saw that the latter had already obtained the Goblet of Life that he desired. Speak, what would it take for you to hand over the Goblet of Life to me? As long as I can offer it, I will give it to you, Qi Yun exclaimed angrily, taking a deep breath. Talking about these things now is pointless. Song Jian laughed heartily and said, I just want to ask you one thing. Are you ready? Ready? Ready for what? Qi Yun asked in confusion. Ready to face the wrath of the Shadow Giant Dragon together with me! Song Jian laughed, skilfully stowing away the Goblet of Life into his bag. Upon losing its sense of the Goblet of Life, the Shadow Giant Dragon in the grand hall of the Dark Castle let out an angry roar, stood up and strode towards the Treasure Vault; Thieves, despicable thieves, daring to steal within the grand Bladesedge Castle, unforgivable! A violent roar that made the entire Dark Castle slightly tremble; Youre courting death! Qi Yuns face changed drastically. Just as he was preparing to flee, the door of the Treasure Vault was blown open with a thunderous boom by the Shadow Giant Dragon. A huge head pressed through the doorway; This creatures head alone was the size of a truck, followed by a neck as large as a giant python, covered in thick scales. Its strong forelimbs managed to fling the thick door away just like that, and its entire body barged into the Treasure Vault. Thick gold coins and jewels flowed from beneath its massive claws and with each step it took, it left a giant pit in the ground. Are you three the petty thieves? Daring to steal in front of the great Bladesedge, this makes me very angry. Now, youll face the punishment of the Shadow Giant Dragon, Bladesedge, roared the Shadow Giant Dragon at the three of them; This creature, nearly a hundred meters long, had enormous wings that could conjure a storm capable of destroying a city, sharp claws that rivalled divine weapons, able to tear open any solid armour; corrosive Dragons Breath was brewing in its huge mouth, with the Dragon Flame in its throat flickering; Compared to it, Song Jians Black Dragon seemed like an infant; However, Song Jian noticed a seven or eight-metre wound at the root of the Shadow Giant Dragons right wing. The wound emitted a faint golden light, inhibiting the dragons self-healing. Besides, the dragon seemed rather aged, its body exuding an aura of decay and senility. Kane roared loudly, wielding the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, and heavily slammed the ground. Suddenly, several totems as thick as human arms appeared around them; A defence totem, a healing totem, a Flame Totem, a Steel Totem, a binding totem Kane deployed all the totems he possessed at once, then heaved heavily, his face pale as a sheet. I love defiant little rats. The more you resist, the more excited I get! The Shadow Giant Dragon roared, stomping its forepaws. Its upper body lunged forward and stood up, then it stomped heavily on the ground; Boom~ A loud noise sounded, and a shockwave radiated from its feet, scattering all the heavy gold coins and jewels on the ground, exposing the floor of the Treasure Vault. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian and his companions were unable to hold their footing and were hurled back by the blast, crashing hard into the stone pillar within the Treasure Vault. Blood spurted out, and Song Jian discovered with shock that his Vitality Points had plummeted by more than five hundred; This Is the attack power of the Shadow Giant Dragon too formidable? Song Jian looked alarmed. His Vitality Points were just above two thousand. In one hit, a quarter of those points were gone. How was he supposed to continue the fight? How did you assure me earlier that I could hold it off for half an hour? Song Jian turned his head, staring at Qi Yun as he asked. Qi Yun: Earlier, Qi Yun had planned for Song Jian to die at the hands of the Shadow Giant Dragon without considering that he himself would have to face the beast. Activate Immortal Sword Body! Song Jian activated the Immortal Sword Body without hesitation and charged towards the Shadow Giant Dragon; He He actually dares to fight this Shadow Giant Dragon? Qi Yuns eyes widened in shock. This Shadow Giant Dragon was the final boss of the Dark Castle, and killing it would at least require the combined effort of ten players, all at level thirty with tier-one combat power. Song Jian was actually charging at it alone now. Wasnt this courting death? Such speed! The shadow giant dragon, Bladesedge, was taken aback at the sight of Song Jian charging towards it. Boom! Song Jian leapt high, and his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashed towards Shadow Giant Dragons torso; The dragon was too massive; every part of it was a potential target. However, for the dragon to attack Song Jian, it would have to use large-scale skills. Thud! With a loud sound, Song Jian shattered several of Shadow Giant Dragons thick scales. The dragon hollered in pain and viciously swung its tail towards Song Jian; The spindly tail covered in thick scales, like a giant hammer, tore through the air, making a sharp, shrill sound; The strength attribute the Shadow Giant Dragon possessed far exceeded Song Jians. At this point, Song Jian dared not confront it directly; he could only dodge nimbly; Watching as Song Jian and the Shadow giant dragon tussling together, the Minotaur, Kane, let out a thunderous roar. From the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar he held, a dazzling red light burst forth. Instantly, Kanes body swelled up, radiant with red light. His eyes were filled with bloodlust, and he seemed to turn berserk all of a sudden. He brandished the totem pillar and charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon; For glory! Kane roared, lifting the Totem Pillar and smashing down on the dragon; Woosh~ The Shadow Giant Dragon let out a roar, waving its wings, and knocked Kane away fiercely. Its sharp talons ripped three bone-deep wounds on his chest. Chapter 560: 560: Shadow Whirlwind Chapter 560: Shadow Whirlwind While the Shadow Giant Dragon was focusing its attention on the Minotaur Kane, Song Jian seized the opportunity to mercilessly strike it a few times. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword kept hacking away at the Shadow Giant Dragon, easily shattering its scales. Enraged, the Shadow Giant Dragon opened its mouth wide and let out a roar as hot Dragon Breath surged from within. It was like a massive waterfall, or rather a scaled-up Flame Ejection; This Dragon Breath, imbued with the Force of Shadows, completely melted the gold coins on the ground into juice before they solidified. With the movement of the Dragons head, the Dragon Breath covered a radius of several dozen meters all around; This, this is too terrifying! A look of terror emerged on Qi Yuns face. This incandescent Dragon Flame was uncontrollable for an ordinary person. Song Jian instantly deployed his Frost Shield and initiated the Frost Sprint. His body became a shadow, and he began to dodge around the Shadow Giant Dragon. The Shadow Dragon Flame grazed past Song Jian, practically chasing him as it spurted out. The temperature in the blink of an eye was enough to melt gold and smelt iron; Song Jian, who had activated the Immortal Sword Body, was incredibly valiant. With steel wings spread out behind him, he amazingly flew onto the back of the Shadow Giant Dragon, swinging his long sword and hacking away; The scales on the giant Dragons back were the thickest, and its defense was the strongest. Sparks flew as Song Jian hacked, and it took at least three to four swipes of the sword to shatter a single scale on the Dragons backbone. Feeling Song Jian land on its back, the Shadow Giant Dragon became even more enraged. Besides the Inverted scales located around its neck, another taboo area was its back. In its rage, its neck, like a giant python, twisted and writhed as the Dragon repeatedly spewed five or six bouts of Shadow Dragon Breath at Song Jian; The battle instantly went into full swing. Knocked away, Kane got up and shook his head. His bulls eyes, full of blood vessels, revealed a hint of confusion, but he quickly regained his senses and roared as he charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon again; Get yourself some armor, gear up and then return to the fight! Song Jian yelled at Kane; At this point, Kane only wore a worn-out linen shorts, with his upper body garment in tatters. It was no different from being bare; Kane like this couldnt handle the front-on attacks from the Shadow Giant Dragon. A critical hit might kill him instantly; In the Treasure Vault were not only gold coins and jewels but many weapons and armors as well. The equipment hoarded by the Shadow Giant Dragon in the Treasure Vault were naturally extraordinary, at least of gold grade or above; Kane hesitated a moment before immediately turning around and beginning to search the Treasure Vault. Armor suitable for Kanes size was not easy to find, and the gold coins and jewels scattered everywhere made searching more difficult. Song Jian turned back to Qi Yun and shouted, What are you standing there for? If you dont want to die with me, better start fighting now! The Shadow Giant Dragon did not know Song Jians relationship with Qi Yun. In its eyes, the three intruders in its Treasure Vault were no different; thieves coveting its treasure. It had long sentenced all three to death in its mind; As soon as Song Jian were defeated or killed, Kane and Qi Yun would have to bear the wrath of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Damn it, how did it turn out like this! Qi Yuns face was filled with rage, but at this moment, if he didnt join forces with Song Jian, he would undoubtedly die here; Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! A ball of Shadow Flame erupted from Qi Yuns hand, brutally smashing into the chest of Shadow Giant Dragon. A damage value of over thirty points floated up from the top of the Shadow Giant Dragons head; Upon seeing that Qi Yun only inflicted such little damage, Song Jian was speechless. He wasnt sure if it was because Qi Yuns body had been corroded by the Force of Death, causing severe damage, or because the Shadow Giant Dragon was highly resistant to the Force of Shadows. Qi Yuns full-force attack only resulted in about thirty damage points. For the Shadow Giant Dragon, with its health points surpassing nine thousand, this damage was no different than a tickle. Although Song Jian could cleave through the Shadow Giant Dragons scales, the dragons outer skin was also incredibly tough. When he struck it with his sword, not only was he unable to break through its defenses, but there was also a slight rebounding force that almost made Song Jian lose his grip on the longsword. The Shadow Giant Dragons body was overwhelmingly strong. Even without the protection of its scales, it was not so straightforward to break through its strong defenses. Thinking of this, Song Jian took a Weakness Potion out of his parcel and fiercely smashed it against the Shadow Giant Dragon. With a puff sound, the grey potion spread out, but it only corroded a small area before slowly disappearing. A resistance floated up from the top of the Shadow Giant Dragons head. Resistance? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he gritted his teeth, As long as its not immune, I can just use more potions. The level of the Weakness Potion was too low and was unlikely to have an impact on the Shadow Giant Dragon. Song Jian took out the Weakness Potions from the parcel, one by one, and smashed them on the Shadow Giant Dragons back. Almost all of the potions were resisted by the dragon. After using up the Superior Quality Weakness Potions, Song Jian directly utilized the Mutated Weakness Potions. These Mutated Potions were much superior to the previous ones and, after smashing three of them, the huge body of the Shadow Giant Dragon was cloaked in a grey aura. The Weakness Potion (Mutated) reduced the targets defense value by 55%. Additionally, the attack interval was extended by 60%. This was the best Weakness Potion that Song Jian managed to create, finally affecting the Shadow Giant Dragon. Song Jian clutched the sword in both hands and fiercely thrust it into an area where the scales were shattered. Pu-chi` The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword plunged halfway in, and a stream of hot dragons blood spurted from the wound, resembling a blood arrow. An agonized roar echoed, filling the Treasure Vault with the enraged voice of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Youve finally enraged me, you lowly creatures! Youve provoked the great Shadow Giant Dragon. I will roast your bodies into charred ashes with Dragons Flame. Your souls will be banished to Shadow Hell and will forever sink! The Shadow Giant Dragon went berserk, waving its wings and instinctively thrashing wildly, trying to shake off Song Jian from its back. By this time, Kane had already put on half a set of armor and eyed a two-handed sword almost taller than a person. Seeing the Totem Pillar in his hand, he hesitated for a moment. Kane still choice the Totem Pillar. Holding the Totem Pillar, he charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon with an accepting of death demeanor. Accursed pests! The Shadow Giant Dragon flapped its wings vigorously, and bands of grey Shadow Whirlwind began to swirl in the Treasure Vault. Song Jian suddenly felt the dragons back tremble violently, and a powerful force lifted him and sent him flying off. The coins and jewels of the Treasure Vault began shaking and flying in the direction of the dozens of Shadow Whirlwinds. As soon as they approached, they were ground to dust by the powerful whirlwind. What horrified the three of them was that these dozens of Shadow Whirlwinds around them were producing a powerful attraction, pulling them involuntarily towards the whirlwind. Chapter 561: Dragon Horn Chapter 561: Dragon Horn Dozens of shadow whirlwinds, spread out in several rows like a large net, slowly moved towards the trio. They sucked in anything they passed over, grinding it into powder; Countless coins and jewels were sucked in, as if there were millions of blades within the whirlwind, turning them all into dust. All of you, will die! The Shadow Giant Dragon roared madly, raising its head. With this skill, we must either resist or pass through the gaps in these shadow whirlwinds Qi Yun said, looking at Song Jian. To resist is to die! Song Jians thought, as a red bloody light grew on his bodys surface. The Bloody Shield activated, his most potent protective shield. Entering will be what leads to death! Qi Yun sneered. These shadow whirlwinds moved slowly but kept shifting. There appeared to be a repelling force between them, pushing each other away if they got too close. Dozens of whirlwinds filled the hall. It wasnt as simple as getting past one, there were at least five or six layers. Any slight mistake could result in being sucked into a whirlwind. Song Jian did not spare a glance at Qi Yun and transformed into a shadow, rushing forward; Even before he got close, Song Jian could feel the harsh momentum emanating from the whirlwinds. It felt like a small knife, the gaps between them seemed to be filled with this force turning them into countless blade edges. Song Jians Bloody Shields defense level began to decline, like rain falling into a river, ripples continuously spread. Qi Yun watched Song Jian with a cold smile: He still has a chance to retreat now. If he goes any further, Im afraid he wont even have the chance to retreat and will just be shredded by the whirlwinds. Kane, the Minotaur, glanced at Qi Yun, roared, lifted a helmet onto his head and with the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar in his arms, blindly charged into the gap between the shadow whirlwinds; Qi Yuns face darkened, it seemed that the Minotaur was willing to believe Song Jian over him. Looking at the Minotaur taking multiple hits with five to six points of damage each time, Qi Yuns lips curled into a cold smile. Following this rate of damage, the Minotaur would be killed by the force, without even needing to be sucked into the shadow whirlwinds; Waving its wings, the Shadow Giant Dragon sent out countless Shadow Arrows at the trio. Song Jian was startled, this boss was too terrifying, with far too many group attacks, all of immense power. Even a team of ten might not be able to succeed in vanquishing it. Sacred Parry! His sword drawn sideways, a halo of gold bloomed. Song Jians body jolted, reflecting the shadow arrows aimed at him back, continuing his forward charge; Expending nearly eight hundred Vitality Points, Song Jian finally broke through the shadow whirlwinds large net. With the flap of his iron wings, Song Jian leaped high into the air, stabbing at the Shadow Giant Dragons skull with his sword; Meanwhile, the Minotaur warriors pace was slowing down. His armors durability was plummeting, and his Vitality Points had dropped to less than a third. His exposed skin was covered with bloody gashes, making him look rather pitiful. He was right in the center position of the shadow whirlwind. Whether he went forwards or retreated, the damage taken would be nearly the same. He had fallen into the predicament that Qi Yun had warned of earlier where advancing or retreating was impossible. Qi Yun smirked, a mocking look in his eyes: This is what happens when you believe him! Kane, the Minotaur, took off his single-digit durability helmet, horribly panting. His eyes were bloodshot but still displayed an unyielding spirit. Blessing of the ancestors! Kane let out a earth-shattering roar. The Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar in his hand suddenly burst forth with a bloody glow. A giant Minotaur phantom appeared above Kanes head, shaking the sky with a roar while brandishing two gigantic axes; Thump, thump, thump~ Profound war drum sounds resonated. Surprisingly, a set of seemingly simple armor appeared on Kanes body. The armor, made by binding a few pieces of iron with animal skin, was very crude, protecting only a few critical areas. Yet Kanes face revealed a surprised and joyous expression, he couldnt help but roar, his eyes filled with tears; This ancestral battle armor could only be worn by the bravest warriors of the tribe. Only those who received the recognition of the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar could summon this armor. With this ancestral battle armor, the damage Kane took was reduced to a terrifying level. The damage that would usually deal more than a dozen points, was directly reduced to single digits; Moreover, wearing this battle armor increased Kanes attributes, almost doubling them. Holding the totem pillar in his hands, he too broke through the blockade of the shadow whirlwinds, roaring as he charged at the Shadow Giant Dragon. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Qi Yuns face turned deathly pale. He slowly backed away from the slowly approaching shadow whirlwinds until his back hit the icy rock walls of the treasure vault, and he finally stopped. Damn it! Qi Yun was quickly getting nervous. The coins and jewels within the treasure vault were all turned into powder by the shadow whirlwinds. This filled the vault with a golden fog. The originally grey shadow whirlwinds had now also turned golden. I have to charge out. If I continue to stay, Ill only face death. Qi Yun gritted his teeth, preparing to charge out, but suddenly noticed that the shadow whirlwinds were beginning to change. The originally repelling shadow whirlwinds started to attract each other and merge. Four combined into two, two into one. In less than ten seconds, dozens of shadow whirlwinds had merged into one giant cyclone, with a diameter of over ten meters. This golden cyclone, like a giant dragon, let out sharp roars. Its powerful suction shook the vault itself. No, how can this happen! Qi Yun looked at the cyclone over ten meters high, despair evident in his eyes. His body involuntarily flew towards the cyclone, and in no time, his entire person disappeared within it. Song Jian, however, had not realized that Qi Yun had been sucked into the cyclone. His sword ruthlessly stabbed into the Shadow Giant Dragons forehead. He then swung himself onto the Dragons head; holding onto one horn with one hand, he started attacking with his sword in the other; Bang, bang, bang~ Sounds of iron striking landed on the Shadow Giant Dragons skull. Song Jians sword pierced through the dragon scales, but failed to break through the dragons cranial defense. Even after using the Weakness Potion, reducing the overall defense of the Shadow Giant Dragon, it was still not possible to penetrate the skull, the hardest part of its skeleton, with the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, at least not immediately. Chop off its horn, and itll lose its power! Kane swung his totem pillar, fiercely smashing it on the Shadow Giant Dragons leg. Seeing Song Jian fiercely chopping the Shadow Giant Dragons skull, he roared loudly. Chapter 562: The Hunt Chapter 562: The Hunt Hearing Kanes roar, Song Jians eyes lit up, gritting his teeth to raise his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, with all his might, he hacked towards the horns of the Shadow Giant Dragon; Boom! Boom! Boom! With every slash, a cluster of brilliant sparks erupted from the dragons horn. Song Jian found that the hardness of the Shadow Giant Dragons horns was slightly higher than its scales, but it was far from the hardness of its skull. After a few slashes, a deep groove had appeared on the horn. Feeling Song Jian hacking at its horn, the Shadow Giant Dragon was suddenly filled with fear and rage. It let out a roar, flapping its wings to fly into mid-air and rolling madly in the sky, constantly twisting its neck to ram against the rock wall of the Treasure Vault. The entire Dark Castle, which is constructed by hollowing out an entire mountain peak, had several walls in the Treasure Vault which were actually heavy rock walls. After a few collisions, not only did the Shadow Beast suffer considerable damage, but Song Jian also felt a little dizzy and lost five or six hundred Vitality Points. Just as Song Jian was about to give up, he suddenly received a system prompt: System: Under the witness of the Spirit of Notary, the client who issued your task has died, and your task has been revoked; Song Jian paused for a moment, then a look of ecstasy appeared on his face. His task was to hold off the Shadow Giant Dragon for half an hour. At this point, not even ten minutes had passed, and Song Jian had almost exhausted all his trump cards. Half an hour, even Song Jian himself wasnt confident he could hold on to. If it werent for this task, like the Sword of Damocles was hanging over Song Jians head. If he hadnt already collected the task reward in advance, Song Jian would have given up and fled a long time ago. That guy really held on well! Song Jian suddenly thought, Qi Yun had been swept into the huge shadow tornado, and it had already lasted for nearly a minute, not expecting him to only die now, it looked like he had exhausted all his cards before finally being killed. Since the task has already been terminated, Song Jian didnt need to desperately fight the Shadow Giant Dragon. At this point, he had the idea of retreating. Just then, the Shadow Giant Dragon made a head bash towards the rock wall; The sharp dragons horn, like cutting through tofu, easily pierced the rock wall. Song Jians body shook violently and was fiercely smashed against the rock wall; A damage of over three hundred points floated up from Song Jians head; Just then, Song Jian heard a slight crack sound. The constant collisions had cracked the interior of the horn that he had slashed a flaw in. By this time, the duration of Song Jians Immortal Sword Body state had long since ended. After constant collisions, Song Jian couldnt hold on any longer, his hand loosened, and he fell from the head of the Shadow Giant Dragon. As he fell, Song Jian looked at the horn he had already cut in half, and a ruthless look appeared in his eyes. Even if I cant kill you, Ill still give you a good bite! Song Jian thought in his heart. Light Strike! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A bright golden sword Qi struck towards the horn that was about to break off; With a crack, the Shadow Giant Dragon let out a painful sizzle. The entire Treasure Vault started to shake violently. The rocks from the ceiling kept falling down; Ding~ A clear sound echoed as a dragons horn, as long as an arm and sharp as a dagger, was embedded slantingly in the stone pillar in front of Song Jian. For the glory of the tribe! Kane roared, lifting the Totem Pillar and preparing to charge at the Shadow Giant Dragon; Song Jian stopped him and said, This Giant Dragon isnt something we can kill right now. Lets retreat for now, build up our strength, and hunt it down when were stronger! Since theres no need to complete the task anymore, Song Jian lost the meaning to continue the fight with the Shadow Giant Dragon. The Shadow Giant Dragon now was far superior to first grade Combat Power, which he and a half-baked Tauren Warrior could not kill. To hold on for more than ten minutes under a Shadow Giant Dragon, that was already a spectacular accomplishment for Song Jian right now. Hearing what Song Jian said, Kane hesitated, looking at the Shadow Giant Dragon rolling wildly in mid-air, his eyes showing reluctance. Kane also understood that, although this Shadow Giant Dragon had suffered irreversible severe injuries and was also in its old age, its strength was undeniable. If the fight continued, he and Song Jian would both be killed here; This time we take away its horn. Next time we take its life. Song Jian pulled out the broken horn from the stone pillar and handed it to Kane. Alright, let it live for a little longer then Kane held the horn tightly, speaking grudgingly. Damn pests, how dare you damage the body of the great Blade of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Unforgivable! The Shadow Giant Dragon opened its huge mouth, and its lava-like flame spewed at the two of them; Run! Song Jian let out a loud shout, his figure turned into a dark shadow, and he sprinted towards the gates of the Treasure Vault; Kane followed closely behind Song Jian with large strides. The scorching Dragons Breath swept over their feet, causing the rocks on the ground to slowly start to melt. The two of them quickly rushed out of the Treasure Vault, the Shadow Giant Dragon was flapping its wings, catching up to them; Song Jian saw that Kane was preparing to run towards the main door of the Dark Castle, he quickly pulled him by saying, Lets go to the sewer pipe! With that, he hurried towards the entrance of the pipe they had entered when they first arrived at the Dark Castle. Hearing about the sewer pipe, Kane was stunned, but he followed Song Jian closely, and soon, he saw the sewer pipe; Seeing Song Jians figure disappear at the entrance of the sewer pipe, Kanes eyes lit up, without hesitation, he hoisted up the Totem Pillar and crawled in as well. As soon as Kane crawled into the pipe, he could feel a strong collision from behind him. The Shadow Giant Dragons front paw had slammed heavily on the stone steps. The intense shaking caused the first section of the pipe to collapse; The Shadow Giant Dragons body was too massive for it to crawl into the pipe. Even the Dragons servants probably never paid attention to this place. Dragon servants, capture those mice who like to burrow underground for me! A furious roar of the Shadow Giant Dragon sounded from behind Song Jian. System: You have stolen the treasure of the Shadow Giant Dragon, the Goblet of Life, and your relation with the Shadow Giant Dragon is locked as a permanent enmity! It will send a massive amount of Dragon servents to hunt you down! Every half an hour, the magic on the Goblet of Life will be triggered, allowing the Dragon servents to sense your location, lasting for 10 minutes; System: You must hold on to the Goblet of Life for twenty-four hours to possess its ownership! System: You can also discard the Goblet of Life to avoid being hunted down by the Dragons servants! System: Once you discard the Goblet of Life, your relationship with Anna Katerina will be reduced to indifference! System: The Goblet of Life will significantly affect the future course of the story, please make every decision carefully! Chapter 563: 563: Worship Chapter 563: Worship Noticing the series of system prompts, a serious expression appeared on Song Jians face. He had gone through considerable trouble to steal the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle. It was impossible for him to just let it go now. Besides, not all the dragon servants possessed the same combat power. Moreover, Anna had told him earlier that the City of Sin was less than two hundred kilometers away from the Dark Castle. With Song Jians speed, he could reach the City of Sin in less than twelve hours; Once inside the City of Sin, even the strongest of the dragon servants would not dare chase and attack him in a city filled with humans. The two quickly left through the passage and entered the Shadowfang Mountain Range. My human friend, you saved me, and you helped me find my tribes totem. You will always be a friend of the Blackhoof Tribe! Kane, the beastman, embraced Song Jian tightly, expressing his gratitude. System: Your relationship with the Blackhoof Tribe has been upgraded to friendly, and your relationship with the beastman Kane has been upgraded to revered; Not bad! A smile danced on Song Jians lips. Kane was not only a beastman warrior, but he also had shaman abilities. Now that he had retrieved the tribes Totem Pillar, there was a high likelihood he would become the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe. Having such a revered relationship with an NPC was indeed a rare occurrence for Song Jian. This is the dragon horn that you cut off yourself. I cant take it! said Kane, pulling out the dragon horn from his chest and returning it to Song Jian. With a serious look, he continued: This is your feather in the cap. I need to earn my own honor. The other horn of the Shadow Giant Dragon has my name on it! Great, make sure to inform me next time you go to claim it. Well do it together! Song Jian laughed, punching Kane lightly. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, friend, I wont forget you. But you must also strive hard, dont let me surpass you. Kane laughed. Kane is excited because with the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, his strength would undergo a tremendous transformation when he becomes the tribe leader; Oh, by the way, heres a treasure map for you. The location marked on it is somewhere near Shadowfang Mountain Range. I hope it will be of help. Song Jian handed over the treasure map he had obtained earlier. The rescue mission was not hard, and Song Jian predicted that the reward wouldnt be much. The rewards given by other rescued characters werent valuable. The treasure in the map was either already taken by someone, leaving only worthless stuff, or the treasure itself wasnt worth much. Song Jian couldnt spare the time to hunt this treasure at the moment. His time was precious. He had to race against time to march towards the City of Sin. But this belongs to you. How can I. Kane stared at Song Jian, astonished. Consider it a gift from me. You must accept it. Saying this, Song Jian put the treasure map into Kanes hand. This This is Kane was so touched and excited, he was momentarily speechless. System: You gifted a treasure map to Kane, significantly improving your rapport with him. Your relationship with the beastman Kane of the Blackhoof Tribe enhances from revered to worshiped level; System: You can try to recruit Kane as your follower. You have a high chance of successfully recruiting Kane; Song Jians heart leaped with joy. Gifting valuable items to NPCs could enhance Song Jians affinity with them.; Song Jian estimated that his rescue and help in retrieving the Bloodthirsty Totem had already pushed their relationship to the peak of reverence. Now, giving just a not-very-valuable item had allowed him to break through reverence to reach the level of worship; Alright, lets not waste any more time. I have to head to the City of Sin! Song Jian told Kane. After bidding farewell to each other, Song Jian immediately cast his acceleration skill, rushing towards the City of Sin; A distance of two hundred kilometers would have taken Song Jian at least three or four days at his previous speed. However, the dragon servants were hunting him, there were killers lurking everywhere. Song Jian had to move as quickly as possible; Song Jian fled to the Shadow Forest. It was already dark, so he lit a bonfire preparing to rest. However, the Goblet of Life stored in his bag unexpectedly emits dazzling rays of light. A mysterious fluctuation was spreading from his bag; The players bag was equivalent to another dimension. Anything placed in the bag would lose all physical effects on this plane; However, the magic on the Goblet of Life was able to penetrate Song Jians bag, emit fluctuations, and alert the dragons servants. This left Song Jian flabbergasted. At this moment, outside the Dark Castle, a team of half-dragon beings rode grey war bears. Their formation was orderly, at least dozens of them; Their leader, riding a colossal raptor, was fixated on the compass in his hand; Soon, the compass needle began to spin. A grotesque, scale-covered face revealed a smile. He roared, In that direction, charge! He pointed, and dozens of war bears roared, shaking the earth as they quickly dashed towards the direction their leader pointed; The magic fluctuation from the Goblet of Life in Song Jians bag went on for tens of minutes before it gradually died. However, he knew that the pursuers behind were aware of the direction he had fled in and were still rapidly chasing him. He could not afford to delay even by a minute, or they might catch up. Song Jian glanced at the Black Dragon in his pet space. The Black Dragon was currently in deep slumber. Yet, from the status displayed in the pet space, the Black Dragon was in unusually good health. Moreover, it seemed to be in some sort of special condition. Its level and power were automatically increasing. By now, the Black Dragon was at level twenty-eight. This baffled Song Jian, who couldnt understand what was happening to his Black Dragon. If only it could wake up now. With its help, dealing with those pursuers behind us would be a lot easier, at least it could carry me and expedite our journey. Song Jian thought internally. The Black Dragon was large enough to carry Song Jian with ease; Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt the ground vibrating rhythmically, as if something was charging towards him; Theyre so fast? Song Jians heart sank. He hadnt expected the pursuers to be faster than him. He had been using his acceleration to speed up, but he hadnt thought that these pursuers would be mounted; Blood Raven, come out! Song Jian thought, summoning several Blood Ravens, which he directed towards the approaching pursuers; With the help of these Blood Ravens, which extended his sense of perception over a long distance, he quickly got a clear visual through their eyes on the situation behind him. When he saw the half-dragon troops, who looked like a miniature army, and the war bears beneath them, Song Jian found himself drawing a sharp breath. Chapter 564: 564: Ambush Chapter 564: Ambush The soldiers pursuing from behind were all level thirty, but only the leader riding the Velociraptor had the strength of first grade. From their overwhelming aura, Song Jian even suspected, were they iron-blooded warriors from some army? Could they merely be the servants of a giant dragon? You must know, the servants are merely slaves of the Shadow Giant Dragon, the overwhelming aura these people had, anything but what a slave army could carry; Just as Song Jian was observing through his Blood Crow, the group suddenly stopped. The leader servant retrieved the longbow from the back of the Velociraptor and aimed at the Blood Crow; Oh no, it spotted me Song Jian gasped in his mind, just as he was about to command the crow to flee, and a sharp bone arrow pierced through the air like lightning, hitting the Blood Crow and bursting it into pieces; It detected that I was watching Song Jians face turned dreadfully gloomy. He didnt expect the pursuers sent by the Shadow Giant Dragon to be so formidable; Merely by fixating his eyes on them for a little longer, he managed to alert them. Their keen perception rendered any ambush or surprise attack boundary impossible; to defeat or to kill them, he had to face them head-to-head in battle. Initially, Song Jian thought of turning around to annihilate his pursuers, but now it seemed that continuing to escape was the right choice. Without time to extinguish the fire, Song Jian opened his wings of the steel on his back, and shot skyward, eventually disappearing into the night. The half-dragon leader that took down the Blood Crow commanded the group in an offensive formation to furiously pursue Song Jian. But when they arrived, all they saw was a burning bonfire; The half-dragon leaders face turned icy. He prowled around the fire, smelling, then raised his head, fixed his blood-red eyes upon the dark night sky with a sharp, not-so-easy-going look. In the desolate wilderness, not daring to stop for a moment, Song Jian deployed all his acceleration skills just as their cooldowns ended. At this time, he was immensely grateful for the tons of honey he had previously gathered for brewing honey wine. Otherwise, faced with so much exertion, he would have collapsed on the road by now. Escaping from the night to daylight, and from daylight till dusk again, Song Jian was caught up with and battled a few times with the half-dragon pursuers, before escaping again; With the Morphing into Dark Cloud and Wings of Steel, on top of the Frost Sprint and Sword Shadow Step, if Song Jian wanted to flea, itd be quite difficult to capture him. Moreover, Song Jians secret weapon, the passive skill of Enemy of the Death God, ensured him of revival even after death. In the wasteland, not a single plant was in sight, only coarse gravel and boulders. Song Jians Wings of Steel gradually disappeared as he descended down from the sky. Just as he was leaning against a giant rock and panting heavily, he suddenly felt a chilling sensation. It seemed as if a huge beast was right in front of him, baring its bloodthirsty jaws; A surge of potent death energy was gathering fast in front. Song Jian suddenly opened his eyes wide and raised his head to look forward; From behind were pursuers, and from the frontan ambush; Song Jian was frantically forming ideas in his mind. All his acceleration skills were on a cooldown, so he summoned a phantom clone to shield himself in the front. Boom! An enormous surge of death magic energy exploded violently in front, the shockwave and the aftermath completely shattered the phantom clone into pieces, despite it having seventy percent of Song Jians strength, wasnt much different from a typical level thirty monster combat attribute. Song Jians face sank, he quickly turned to dodge. If he had taken the hit head-on, even if he wasnt dead, he would be severely injured and lose his combat power; Got you, boy, did you think you could evade the Deaths Scythe hitmans pursuit? As the blasts shockwave began to settle and the smoke cleared, a man clothed in a black cape was seen floating in midair. The face concealed beneath the cape emerged, revealing a hideous expression, and his gaze shot towards Song Jian. You are a killer from the Deaths Scythe? Song Jians face darkened. He hadnt expected that at this time, the final pursuit of the Deaths Scythe would arrive as planned. This man, from his outfit, seemed exactly like the killer from the Deaths Scythe that he had encountered earlier. So you do know, why not surrender then? Dont worry, I will be gentle. I wont hurt you. The killer from Deaths Scythe showed a strange smile on his face. Seeking death! The assassins words evidently angered Song Jian; he squinted his eyes as he leaped high in the air. In mid-air, he lifted the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand, and sent a dazzling golden sword qi sweeping towards him. The maximum attack range of Light Strike was ten meters. Song Jian was too far from the target, so he had to leap into the air. Without waiting to see if he could hit his target, Song Jian fell heavily to the ground. After rolling for some distance, Song Jian finally raised his head to look at the assassin in mid-air; The golden sword aura, when it was three feet away from the killer, seemed to have struck something, giving a roar. The air around the killer twisted, and a clear cracking sound came from the air. The defense was broken, but the killer seemed indifferent, still showing Song Jian his cold smile. Finger of Death! The killer pointed a finger at Song Jian, and a zapped of black lightning burst from his finger, shooting towards him; Song Jians face changed drastically. This was one of the trump cards of the second killer he previously faced C so powerful and extremely fast. In a blink, it had reached Song Jians chest. Song Jian instinctively held Long Sword to his chest, and a touch of golden light just shone from the long sword, and it suffered a heavy blow; Boom! Song Jian felt as if he were hit by a heavy hammer and his body involuntarily moved backward; Song Jians feet heavily dragged on the ground, sliding more than five or six meters before stopping; Seeing that the black lightning was reflected back by the target, the face of the Deaths Scythes killer changed color; Youve got some skill, no wonder you killed two previous groups of our organizations killers! said the killer. Just then, a roar echoed from behind Song Jian, the raging howl, like a thunderbolt, resounded from the distance. The Shadow Giant Dragon is watching you! You cannot escape the thief! Song Jians face changed; The half-dragon pursuer was so fast! The killer from Deaths Scythe suddenly laughed heartily when he saw Song Jians complexion change for the worse: Hahaha, should I say that you are fearless or stubborn? You dared to provoke a Shadow Giant Dragon after already angering the Deaths Scythe? Looks like you stole something from the lair of the Shadow Giant Dragon, otherwise, it wouldnt have sent a pursuer after you! The Deaths Scythe killer looked at Song Jian thoughtfully, and a glint of greed flashed in his eyes: If youre willing to give me the treasure you stole from the lair of the Shadow Giant Dragon, not only will I not kill you, but I will also help you repel the people who are trying to kill you. Moreover, I can recommend you to join the ranks of Deaths Scythe. What do you think? Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 565: 565: Unable to Withstand Chapter 565: Unable to Withstand As soon as the assassins words fell, Song Jian received a system prompt: System: Gold Assassin William of Deaths Scythe is offering you a loyalty mission: Hand over the Goblet of Life to William, and hell give up pursuing you and help you fend off the Half-Dragon pursuit. Afterward, you will become an affiliate member of Deaths Scythe: Do you accept? System: Warning, this mission will have a significant impact on your game progress. Please make a careful decision! Song Jian didnt even look at it and directly chose to refuse! As for the Goblet of Life, Song Jian would not hand it over to anyone other than Anna. Moreover, the organization of Deaths Scythe was clearly not suitable for Song Jian, as the power of death wasnt something ordinary people could touch; In that case, Ill just search for it on your corpse. A ruthless look emerged in Williams eyes. Just as he was about to make another move, he suddenly heard the roar of beasts in the distance and saw a group of Half-Dragon pursuers appear not far away, while he was in mid-air. It seems that the pursuers behind you have arrived. Maybe Ill let you fight it out before making another move. A malicious smile appeared on Williams face, and his figure floating in the air gradually disappeared like mist. Song Jians face was extremely gloomy. He was already having a hard time dealing with the pursuers behind him and having an assassin hidden in the dark as well, Song Jian did not doubt that the moment he reveals any flaw, William will absolutely appear first and stab him in the heart. With a thought, thirty majestic blood wolves appeared beside Song Jian. Escaping now was pointless; he was less than two hours away from the twelve-hour protection time. The City of Sin was less than twenty kilometers away from his current location. If he let the Half-Dragon pursuers chase him all the way to the City of Sin, it would be too humiliating. Lets decide the battle here and now! Song Jian decided. Soon, dozens of Half-Dragon pursuers riding battle bears appeared in Song Jians sight. Having chased for more than ten hours, most of the Half-Dragon pursuers were already exhausted. Moreover, their mount battle bears had also lost their combat abilities due to the long-distance galloping. Once they stopped, most battle bears collapsed on the ground and refused to move. Seeing Song Jian standing still, the Half-Dragon pursuers eyes erupted in excitement, and they all screamed in excitement. They clenched their long spears and rushed towards Song Jian; The Half-Dragon Leader riding a Velociraptor gestured a throat-slitting action at Song Jian, dismounted from the Velociraptor, and gave Song Jian a vicious smile, shouting, Lowly thief, you cant escape! The eyes of the Giant Dragon will always lock onto you! Song Jian waved his hand, and the thirty blood wolves let out a howl together and then quickly charged towards the Half-Dragon pursuers; The number of Half-Dragon pursuers was almost three times that of the blood wolves, but the blood wolves showed no fear and rushed towards the Half-Dragon pursuers frantically; The Half-Dragon Leader grabbed a blood wolf that pounced towards its throat, and looked at the blood wolf in his hand, struggling madly and trying to bite him. The Half-Dragon Leader squinted his eyes and directly tore the level 30 blood wolfs body in half with his hands. Do you think, that with this trash, you can resist us? Thats too naive! The Half-Dragon Leader roared, not realizing that the blood wolf he tore in half did not leave a corpse but turned into a pool of blood and merged into the ground. Powerful strength, a first-order Combat Power Elite! William, hiding in the dark, saw the Half-Dragon Leader tearing a Level 30 Blood Wolf in half and his eyes brightened, a look of appreciation appearing on his face. A glimmer of schadenfreude flashed in Williams eyes. As a first-order Combat Power Assassin himself, he knew what this kind of power represented. In his opinion, Song Jian was as good as dead this time. As far as William was concerned, as long as Song Jian died, the mission would be considered complete. He didnt care whether Song Jian died by his hand or not. When he fought with Song Jian earlier, he discovered that Song Jians strength was not weak, and even if he could kill Song Jian, he might also suffer some injuries. But now, being able to make Song Jian fight the Half-Dragon pursuers to the point of exhaustion was the outcome William most looked forward to; If any accidents happen in the end, William would naturally be able to kill Song Jian with little effort; Williams lips curled up in a smile; the battle in front of them continued, with the Half-Dragon Leaders figure suddenly becoming faint, and Song Jian leaving where he originally stood; After testing the strength of the blood wolves, the Half-Dragon Leader directly targeted Song Jian; In its view, the strength of the blood wolves was about the same as the Half-Dragon pursuers, but the number of Half-Dragon pursuers it brought was three times that of the blood wolves. It was only a matter of time before they wiped out the blood wolves; Their ultimate target had always been Song Jian. Only by capturing or killing Song Jian and bringing him or his body to their master, the Shadow Giant Dragon Blade Spear, would their mission be considered complete. Song Jians and the Half-Dragon Leaders bodies continually collided in the wilderness, and every impact caused thunderous roars. A faint golden light appeared around Song Jians body, and eight illusory long swords circled around him. At this time, he had already activated the Immortal Sword Body, and only Song Jian, with the Immortal Sword Body activated, was qualified to fight against the Half-Dragon Leader with first-order Combat Power. Otherwise, the only thing awaiting him would be the Half-Dragon Leaders merciless crushing. Their weapons in hand constantly collided, and strong auras destroyed everything within several meters. The rocks, several meters high and hardened over time, were turned into powder in an instant due to the energy stirred up by the two of them in the battle. These two seemed to have transformed into ancient behemoths, recklessly unleashing the endless violent energy in their bodies; sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Half-Dragon Leader stabbed its claw-like fist towards Song Jians brow, but Song Jians expression remained unchanged. He raised the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand, and collided fiercely with the Half-Dragon Leaders fist; Bang! It was as if a bomb exploded, sending a hum through the air. Countless fragments flew all around like bullets from a machine gun, causing dust to rise and forming a gray fog in the air. From the fog, two figures flew out in opposite directions; Boom, boom! Like cannonballs, the two crashed into massive rocks; I didnt expect you to have such formidable strength! No wonder you could steal that treasure from our masters Treasure Vault! The Half-Dragon Leader looked at Song Jian with a cautious look on his face. Song Jian waved his tingling right hand, his face extremely gloomy; Only he himself knew that his current state could not last too long. The seventh-level Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body could only last for 150 seconds, and there wasnt much time left for him now. Chapter 566: 566: Departure Chapter 566: Departure Song Jians strength far surpassed the half-dragon leaders expectation. Unaware that Song Jian had used a special ability, he mistakenly thought this was Song Jians inherent strength. Human, I underestimated you! The half-dragon leader slowly rose from the ground, debris scattered behind him. He ripped off his tattered felt shirt, revealing his dark green scales as sturdy as armor. However, regardless, you must die here today. Nobody can offend the Giant Dragon Pavilion and continue to exist in this world. The half-dragon leader smirked menacingly at Song Jian. Song Jian was half-bent, using his long sword as a crutch to prop up his body. He could feel the power of the Immortal Sword Body slowly receding from him. After using two pieces of wild honey, Song Jians vitality and spirit points had been restored to their peak state. However, there were less than ten seconds left before the cooldown of the Immortal Sword Body ended. More importantly, he could sense that his summoned blood wolves were being slaughtered one after another. Of the original thirty blood wolves, less than ten remained after a little over two minutes. Once the blood wolves were completely wiped out, these half-dragon pursuers would join the battle to kill him. By then, he would be a sitting duck. Song Jian looked around. It was getting dark. The assassin of Deaths Scythe was hiding somewhere, yet Song Jian could feel his malignant gaze on him. Am I going to die here today? Song Jians face was grim. If it was only the half-dragon pursuers, his passive skill Enemy of Death God might have tricked them, but the assassin of Deaths Scythe would not be deceived so easily. He knew that once he resurrected, his corpse would disappear. This strange phenomenon would definitely attract the attention of the assassin. Just then, a clear dragon chant echoed in Song Jians mind. He could sense that the black dragon in his pet space had awakened and was urgently calling out to him. Upon awakening, knowing that its master was in immediate danger, the black dragon couldnt wait to join the battle. Song Jian opened the pet space and caught a glimpse. The joy on his face was unstoppable. The black dragon had now grown to be five to six meters high and more than ten meters long. Although it couldnt compare with the thousand-year-old Shadow Giant Dragon, the black dragon could effortlessly carry Song Jian and fly at this moment. The black dragon had also leveled up to level thirty, surpassing the elite level directly to become a Boss. The words First Order Combat Power in its attribute introduction gave Song Jian a sense of ecstatic joy. Song Jian, with a relieved smile on his face, stared at the half-dragon leader. I think I can live a long time. On the other hand, you and those half-human, half-dragon monsters behind you might have a hard time getting out of this wilderness! The half-dragon leader felt that the power in Song Jian that could contend with him was quickly fading, and suddenly understood. A cruel smile appeared on his face: Empty threat! At this moment, the last blood wolf was also killed by the half-dragon pursuers. They wiped off the blood on their blades and slowly surrounded Song Jian. William, hiding in the shadows, looked excited. Song Jians Immortal Sword Body had ended. Not to mention nearly a hundred half-empty pursuers, even a single half-dragon leader could kill Song Jian. Will you obediently come back with us, or should we bring your corpse back? The half-dragon leader stepped towards Song Jian. All of you must die! Song Jian growled lowly, and with a thought, a gigantic figure covered the crowd up above them. Roar~ A crisp dragon chant sounded, immediately throwing the half-dragon pursuers into chaos; As dragon servants, they had absolutely no resistance against a giant dragon. Some of the half-dragon soldiers even kneeled down on the spot, terrified to raise their heads. This is the sorrow of being a dragon servant, this is the belief ingrained deep within their souls, this is the shackle they are bound with for life. Even if thoughts of resistance rise within their hearts, a pain akin to cellular tearing would pervade their bodies. M-mighty Giant Dragon! The half-dragon leader kneeled on one knee in a panic, deeply burying his head between his knees, his entire body trembling slightly. Despite being on the same level of combat power, under instinctual restraint, the half-dragon leader didnt dare to stand before the Black Dragon. Seeing a figure who could easily decide his fate now kneeling before him like a humble ant, Song Jian experienced a fleeting sense of loss. The present Song Jian could easily kill these helpless dragon servants, but he had absolutely no interest in exterminating these powerless half-dragon people. The Giant Dragon fanned its wings, stirring up a fierce wind, then slowly landed beside Song Jian. Looking at this behemoth, William, who was hiding in the darkness, had an astonished look on his face. The shock nearly revealed his hidden position. H-how is this possible he has a Giant Dragon as a battle pet! Williams lips trembled, and his forehead was covered in sweat. At this moment, he was overwhelmingly relieved. Thankfully, this group of half-dragon soldiers arrived; otherwise, he would have been the one facing this giant dragon. Even as arrogant as he was, he dared not consider a giant dragon as his enemy. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone in the intelligence department should be hanged! William wiped the sweat off his forehead, glanced at the Giant Dragon before retreating quietly, disappearing into the wilderness. Feeling the ominous surveillance on him disappearing, Song Jian knew that William had escaped. The third assassination had quietly passed. Song Jian believed that once the news of his Giant Dragon battle pet reached the Deaths Scythe, this organization probably wouldnt send any more assassins after him. Song Jian approached the half-dragon leaders velociraptor mount. This creature, taller than a man, had collapsed to the ground, exposing its white belly and letting out mournful cries ever since the Black Dragon made its appearance. As Song Jian had now gained the upper hand, he naturally did not want to travel on foot. This rough and brutal velociraptor was perfect as his mount to the City of Sin. Song Jian forcefully pulled up the velociraptor, mounted it, and was about to drive it towards the City of Sin when he heard the Black Dragon let out an angry roar. A spurt of hot dragon flame sprayed out, incinerating the velociraptor into charcoal. Song Jian jumped up from the ground in surprise, looking at the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon slowly lowered its body, gently nudging his body with its head, implying for him to mount. A smile appeared on Song Jians face. The Dragon Clan was the most conceited of all species. The reason why he had not immediately mounted the Black Dragon was because he was worried the Black Dragon would resist. It seemed that the Black Dragon had fully accepted him as its master now. He mounted the area where the dragons neck and back converged, a flat and comfortable seat. The Black Dragon let out a soft chant, spread its wings, and took flight. In no time, it had disappeared with Song Jian into the dim sky. Chapter 566: Departure Chapter 566: Departure Song Jians strength far surpassed the half-dragon leaders expectation. Unaware that Song Jian had used a special ability, he mistakenly thought this was Song Jians inherent strength. Human, I underestimated you! The half-dragon leader slowly rose from the ground, debris scattered behind him. He ripped off his tattered felt shirt, revealing his dark green scales as sturdy as armor. However, regardless, you must die here today. Nobody can offend the Giant Dragon Pavilion and continue to exist in this world. The half-dragon leader smirked menacingly at Song Jian. Song Jian was half-bent, using his long sword as a crutch to prop up his body. He could feel the power of the Immortal Sword Body slowly receding from him. After using two pieces of wild honey, Song Jians vitality and spirit points had been restored to their peak state. However, there were less than ten seconds left before the cooldown of the Immortal Sword Body ended. More importantly, he could sense that his summoned blood wolves were being slaughtered one after another. Of the original thirty blood wolves, less than ten remained after a little over two minutes. Once the blood wolves were completely wiped out, these half-dragon pursuers would join the battle to kill him. By then, he would be a sitting duck. Song Jian looked around. It was getting dark. The assassin of Deaths Scythe was hiding somewhere, yet Song Jian could feel his malignant gaze on him. Am I going to die here today? Song Jians face was grim. If it was only the half-dragon pursuers, his passive skill Enemy of Death God might have tricked them, but the assassin of Deaths Scythe would not be deceived so easily. He knew that once he resurrected, his corpse would disappear. This strange phenomenon would definitely attract the attention of the assassin. Just then, a clear dragon chant echoed in Song Jians mind. He could sense that the black dragon in his pet space had awakened and was urgently calling out to him. Upon awakening, knowing that its master was in immediate danger, the black dragon couldnt wait to join the battle. Song Jian opened the pet space and caught a glimpse. The joy on his face was unstoppable. The black dragon had now grown to be five to six meters high and more than ten meters long. Although it couldnt compare with the thousand-year-old Shadow Giant Dragon, the black dragon could effortlessly carry Song Jian and fly at this moment. The black dragon had also leveled up to level thirty, surpassing the elite level directly to become a Boss. The words First Order Combat Power in its attribute introduction gave Song Jian a sense of ecstatic joy. Song Jian, with a relieved smile on his face, stared at the half-dragon leader. I think I can live a long time. On the other hand, you and those half-human, half-dragon monsters behind you might have a hard time getting out of this wilderness! The half-dragon leader felt that the power in Song Jian that could contend with him was quickly fading, and suddenly understood. A cruel smile appeared on his face: Empty threat! At this moment, the last blood wolf was also killed by the half-dragon pursuers. They wiped off the blood on their blades and slowly surrounded Song Jian. William, hiding in the shadows, looked excited. Song Jians Immortal Sword Body had ended. Not to mention nearly a hundred half-empty pursuers, even a single half-dragon leader could kill Song Jian. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Will you obediently come back with us, or should we bring your corpse back? The half-dragon leader stepped towards Song Jian. All of you must die! Song Jian growled lowly, and with a thought, a gigantic figure covered the crowd up above them. Roar~ A crisp dragon chant sounded, immediately throwing the half-dragon pursuers into chaos; As dragon servants, they had absolutely no resistance against a giant dragon. Some of the half-dragon soldiers even kneeled down on the spot, terrified to raise their heads. This is the sorrow of being a dragon servant, this is the belief ingrained deep within their souls, this is the shackle they are bound with for life. Even if thoughts of resistance rise within their hearts, a pain akin to cellular tearing would pervade their bodies. M-mighty Giant Dragon! The half-dragon leader kneeled on one knee in a panic, deeply burying his head between his knees, his entire body trembling slightly. Despite being on the same level of combat power, under instinctual restraint, the half-dragon leader didnt dare to stand before the Black Dragon. Seeing a figure who could easily decide his fate now kneeling before him like a humble ant, Song Jian experienced a fleeting sense of loss. The present Song Jian could easily kill these helpless dragon servants, but he had absolutely no interest in exterminating these powerless half-dragon people. The Giant Dragon fanned its wings, stirring up a fierce wind, then slowly landed beside Song Jian. Looking at this behemoth, William, who was hiding in the darkness, had an astonished look on his face. The shock nearly revealed his hidden position. H-how is this possible he has a Giant Dragon as a battle pet! Williams lips trembled, and his forehead was covered in sweat. At this moment, he was overwhelmingly relieved. Thankfully, this group of half-dragon soldiers arrived; otherwise, he would have been the one facing this giant dragon. Even as arrogant as he was, he dared not consider a giant dragon as his enemy. Everyone in the intelligence department should be hanged! William wiped the sweat off his forehead, glanced at the Giant Dragon before retreating quietly, disappearing into the wilderness. Feeling the ominous surveillance on him disappearing, Song Jian knew that William had escaped. The third assassination had quietly passed. Song Jian believed that once the news of his Giant Dragon battle pet reached the Deaths Scythe, this organization probably wouldnt send any more assassins after him. Song Jian approached the half-dragon leaders velociraptor mount. This creature, taller than a man, had collapsed to the ground, exposing its white belly and letting out mournful cries ever since the Black Dragon made its appearance. As Song Jian had now gained the upper hand, he naturally did not want to travel on foot. This rough and brutal velociraptor was perfect as his mount to the City of Sin. Song Jian forcefully pulled up the velociraptor, mounted it, and was about to drive it towards the City of Sin when he heard the Black Dragon let out an angry roar. A spurt of hot dragon flame sprayed out, incinerating the velociraptor into charcoal. Song Jian jumped up from the ground in surprise, looking at the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon slowly lowered its body, gently nudging his body with its head, implying for him to mount. A smile appeared on Song Jians face. The Dragon Clan was the most conceited of all species. The reason why he had not immediately mounted the Black Dragon was because he was worried the Black Dragon would resist. It seemed that the Black Dragon had fully accepted him as its master now. He mounted the area where the dragons neck and back converged, a flat and comfortable seat. The Black Dragon let out a soft chant, spread its wings, and took flight. In no time, it had disappeared with Song Jian into the dim sky. Chapter 567: 567: City of Sin Chapter 567: City of Sin Only when the Black Dragon disappeared did the Half-Dragon Leader dare to lift his head, looking up at the sky with eyes filled with terror and despair. He he actually possesses a Giant Dragon as a war pet The Half-Dragon Leaders feelings were in turmoil. As a slave of a Giant Dragon himself, it was shocking to witness an individual less powerful than he, viewing such creatures as mere war pets. If it werent for the Half-Dragon Leaders unwavering will, he wouldve crumbled by now. Return, report to the master! The Half-Dragon Leader directed towards a war bear. As their mission had failed, all they could do was return and accept their punishment from the Shadow Giant Dragon, but the emergence of the Black Dragon was simply insurmountable for them. I hope the master will spare us the Half-Dragon Leader silently hoped. At this moment, Song Jian was soaring through the sky on the back of the Black Dragon, a sensation entirely different from flying on his own. There are numerous airborne monsters in the game. Usually, Song Jian would not dare to fly too high, yet now, the aura exuding from the Black Dragon sent hundreds of creatures into a panic and scrambling to escape. Song Jian could even spot fleeing monsters from a distance. Many of them outclassed the Black Dragon when it came to levels, yet they were still seen scurrying. The hierarchical suppression of species was deeply ingrained in their genes; the slightest hint of Dragon Might was enough to send these monsters into frantic retreat. The Black Dragon travelled at an incredible speed, and in less than half an hour, Song Jian could see the city walls of the City of Sin. He landed in a grove some distance away from the City of Sin and put the Black Dragon into his inventory. Flying into the city on the dragons back would draw too much attention. He feared the City Defense Army would treat him as an enemy before he could even reach the City of Sin. After getting himself presentable, Song Jian treaded along a wide stone path towards the City of Sin. Not long after, he noticed that the City of Sin was far more flourishing than he had pictured. He passed three to four convoys within just a few hundred meters, each loaded up to the brim with goods heading towards the city. The closer he got to the centre, the wider the road became and the more people there were. Along the way, he saw no monsters in the vicinity of the City of Sinit appeared as though someone was routinely clearing the city of them. Observing closely, Song Jian found many players in the City of Sin. They rode various mounts towards the city. Warhorses, wolves, bearshe even saw a little girl flying less than a metre off the ground on a broom. Seeing Song Jian staring at her broom, the little girl glowered at him and yelled, What are you looking at? Never seen someone with a fear of heights riding a flying broom, huh! Apart from these, there were also motorcycles, military jeeps, and even regular cars. On the whole, Song Jian deduced that the City of Sin was at least ten times more bustling than the city of Hymns. Seeing someone riding a motorcycle, Song Jian also took out his own, taking his time driving towards the city. Accompanying Song Jian, apart from players, were NPCs, or commoners, who were driving spacious carts laden with vegetables, fruits, and other commodities. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These NPC commoners seemed to hold players in awe. Whenever they encountered players, they would make way and let them pass first, often doffing their hats to salute the players. It seemed to Song Jian that in their eyes, players were treated no differently from nobles. Players born in this city are indeed quite fortunateat least their safety is guaranteed! Song Jian observed an NPC on a cart, who saluted him, and greeted him with a nod and a smile. In time, the scenic view in front of Song Jian opened up. To his surprise, a vast amount of crops were being cultivated around the City of Sin. The green waves, reminiscent of sea tides, gently rustled in the breeze, filling the air with an earthy aroma. Given this desolate games setting, this idyllic scene in front of him felt dreamlike to Song Jian. How incredible, Song Jian disembarked from his motorcycle to gaze in awe at the boundless green expanse. Hmph, country bumpkin! A player on a tall horse glanced greedily at Song Jians motorcycle before sneering at him. Henry, dont speak to other players like that, a girl riding a red warhorse next to him scolded, before turning to Song Jian with an apologetic smile, Im sorry, hes not usually like this. This is your first time in the City of Sin, isnt it? The girl was dressed in a white robe, a string of pearls draped across her chest and a headpiece made of silk and sapphire adorning her forehead. Although not extraordinarily beautiful, her smile gave off a warm and comforting aura. Her calm demeanour made Song Jian feel as if he was speaking to a caring elder sister. Though she was only level twenty and appeared to lack the intimidating aura of an experienced fighter, it was surprising how easily she approached Song Jian without any guard. If Song Jian were to attack her at this distance, he could have her severely injured or even killed instantly without her putting up any resistance. Hello, I am a player raised elsewhere, and indeed it is my first time here, Song Jian greeted her with a gentle smile, looking utterly harmless as he introduced himself. My name is Caisy. Im a priestess. Are you surprised seeing these crops? Caisy asked, proactively engaging Song Jian in conversation. Seeing Caisy chatting happily with Song Jian, the man who had sneered at him earlier looked a bit put out, though he said nothing and simply trailed behind Caisy on his horse. Yes, as you know, vast farmlands like this are quite rare in this game. Sometimes, its difficult to even find green plants, Song Jian remarked with a hint of wonder. All this is thanks to the Science Academy of the City of Sin. You will understand once you enter the city. Many players long to be a member of the academy, but getting an admission is challenging. There are over five thousand players in the City of Sin, but only a handful, three or four, actually make it into the academy! Caisy responded with a mysterious and eager glow in her eyes. Caisy, I believe you too can make it! Henry, who had been silent, suddenly interjected. I hope so, Caisy responded to Henry with a forced smile. Song Jian felt as though Caisy was like a sheltered maiden who hadnt seen much of the outside world and bore no suspicion or caution towards anyone, but could a player who had levelled up to twenty really be this innocent? Chapter 568: 568: Epic Profession Chapter 568: Epic Profession Ever since stepping into this game, human natures ugliness had been amplified indefinitely. Those who kill for a piece of equipment or a Skill Book were rampant. One needed to understand that death in the game also meant death in the real world. Therefore, there was no difference between killing in the game and killing in reality. The only difference was that there were no laws in the game to restrict players. Having been in the game for so long, Song Jian had become wary of everything and everyone and would not easily trust others. Along the way, Song Jian and Caisy chatted happily, but most of the time, it was Song Jian probing Caisy for information. Through her words, Song Jian learned a lot about the City of Sin. As they moved forward, nearing the city gate, a sound of iron hooves suddenly echoed from afar. A team of soldiers in heavy armor, wielding sharp spears, swiftly charged out of the city gate. All the people, including players, scurried to hide on the sides of the road; Who are they? Song Jian asked in a low voice. These are the City Lord Mansions guards. It is said that the Lord of the City of Sin has fallen seriously ill which has caused some unrest within the city. You need to be very cautious when you enter the City of Sin. Caisy reminded quietly. Song Jian nodded, he had previously suspected that Annas aim of getting the Goblet of Life was to save the life of the Lord of the City of Sin. Looks like he was right about his guess. Upon entering the City of Sin, Song Jian bid farewell to Caisy and, as per the address given by Anna, proceeded to meet her for task submission. At this moment, Anna sat in her room, her face full of despair. Im so useless, I couldnt help at all! Anna shook her head: Uncles illness is getting worse, if we dont find a solution, I fear he might A female warrior in plate mail consoled her, Miss, you mustnt think like that. Remember how you almost got into trouble before when you dared to accompany Master Solando to the Dark Castle; were you planning to steal the Goblet of Life from the hands of the Shadow Giant Dragon? Yes, Kalen, thats exactly what we planned! Anna said with determination: As long as I can get the Goblet of Life and save my uncles life, even if it costs me my life, I wont feel any regret! Miss, its not about regretting or not. The problem is, by taking Master Solando on a risky adventure, you both almost never returned. The Lord is already in this condition, have you ever thought about what would happen if Master Solando got killed in the Dark Castle? Kalen advised with genuine concern. Havent you noticed, since you two have come back, the attitude of many people towards you has subtly changed? sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ive never thought about these things, I just want to cure my uncles illness! Anna said, hanging her head. Just then, a servant walked in, bowed to Anna, and said, Miss, a Gods Chosen is looking for you. He says he completed your task and has come to submit it. A Gods Chosen? Anna looked puzzled and mumbled to herself, I dont know any Gods Chosen. Also, what task submission is he talking about? After leaving the Shadowfang Mountain Range, Anna had completely forgotten about Song Jian. In her eyes, Song Jian, being a mere level 27 Gods Chosen, simply lacked the strength to steal the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle; Its known that when she had gone with Solando earlier, they had brought an entire team of thirty-level guards, who totaled twenty in number. Yet in the end, only she, Solando, and Solandos guard Carter returned to the City of Sin alive; Miss, do you want me to drive him away? The servant, seeing Annas furrowed brow and the obvious rejection in her eyes, asked quietly. Wait, let me think Anna waved her hands and said. It took quite a while for Anna to slowly recall the Gods Chosen who had saved them from the Shadow Teeth in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. Song Jian, is his name Song Jian! Anna suddenly leaped from her chair, her face glowing with surprise. Is he here to submit the task? Could it be that he really stole the Goblet of Life from the Shadow Giant Dragon? At this thought, Anna immediately got excited and quickly rushed out of the room; It must be Song Jian! Anna mumbled to herself, her eyes full of anticipation. As she rushed out of the room, Anna saw a man standing in the courtyard. On a closer look, if this man was not Song Jian, who else could it be? Song Jian, did you really you really completed the task I entrusted to you? Anna shouted upon seeing Song Jian. There were many people around, and Anna didnt want the others to know about her acquiring the Goblet of Life, so she did not ask directly. Yes, Miss Anna, as expected, I have brought that object back for you. Song Jian responded with a smile. Quick, come in and rest, you must be exhausted! Anna immediately walked over, took Song Jians hand, and led him into her room. Kalen, please stand guard outside the door and ensure that no one disturbs us. Anna instructed Kalen. Kalen was originally Annas guard. She immediately saluted Anna and shut down the main door. Did you, did you really bring it? Anna asked excitedly. Mission accomplished! Song Jian said smilingly, taking out the Goblet of Life from his bag; Upon seeing the Goblet of Life, Anna paused for a moment, looked up at Song Jian with bewilderment and said, This is what the Goblet of Life looks like? The Goblet of Life looked like a simple wooden cup. If Song Jian hadnt said it was the Goblet of Life, Anna would probably not even give it a second glance. This is the Goblet of Life that I found in the Treasure Vault of the Dark Castle! Song Jian handed the Goblet of Life to Anna. The Goblet of Life had the ability to transform ordinary water into holy water which could prolong life span and cure all diseases. But in Song Jians hands, it was just displayed as a Task Item. Anna hesitantly took the Goblet of Life. The moment her hands touched it, a gentle energy radiated from the Goblet, seeping into her body. In an instant, a strong white light burst from Annas body, illuminating the whole room; System: Anna Katerina has received the energy of the Goblet of Life, triggering her bloodline talent, and advanced to the epic profession C Life Priest; System: Anna Katerinas all attributes increase by 10 points; System: Anna Katerina comprehends the epic skill C Life Blossom; System: Anna Katerina comprehends the epic skill C Life Anthem; System: Anna Katerina comprehends the epic skill C Resurrection Skill; Chapter 569: 569: The Water of Life Chapter 569: The Water of Life Seeing the system notifications appear on the screen like a splash, Song Jian was dumbfounded. When completing this mission, the system mentioned several times that any decision made by Song Jian could change the course of the game. Song Jian was originally referred to as the City Lord of the City of Sin by the game system, but surprisingly, it turned out that the game system was actually referring to Anna herself. If Anna couldnt get in touch with the Goblet of Life, she wouldnt be able to awaken her bloodline potential and couldnt advance to the epic career, Life Priest, which would have a significant impact on the games progress. Upon advancing her career, she instantly learned three epic-level skills. The effects of the first two skills were unclear just by looking at their names, but the third skill Resurrection Skill amazed Song Jian. Resurrection Skill is the signature profession of priests in all games. If a priest doesnt know the resurrection skill, they would definitely be called a fake priest; However, what was strange about this game was that there wasnt a single priest who knew Resurrection Skill. Now, Song Jian finally understood that it turned out that only Life Priests would know the Resurrection Skill, and whats more, the grade of the skill was not low, as it was an epic-level skill; Even if a player could become a Life Priest, it would probably take a considerable effort to master the Resurrection Skill; The Goblet of Life, this is really the Goblet of Life! Anna held the Goblet of Life tightly in both hands and exclaimed excitedly. At this moment, her entire body was glowing faintly, making her look like a goddess who had come down to earth. A stream of water was poured from the kettle on the table into the Goblet of Life, and a melodious song by a woman echoed through the room as the water rippled gently in the goblet. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ethereal and beautiful melody of the song that appeared out of thin air struck a chord in the hearts of both Song Jian and Anna, making them immerse involuntarily in the music; Having no idea how much time had passed before the singing stopped, Song Jian felt a sense of los in his heart. Is this holy water? While looking at the slightly rippling, milky-white liquid in the Goblet of Life, Anna asked in amazement. As Song Jian lowered his head to look, the liquid in the Goblet of Life emitted a sweet, plant-like fragrance and appeared as thick as milk. If Song Jian hadnt seen Anna pour the water into the Goblet of Life with his own eyes, he would never have believed that the thick white liquid was transformed from the clear water she poured in. It really turned into holy water! Anna covered her mouth, tears brimming in her eyes, and couldnt help but sob quietly; After enduring all this pressure for so many days, Anna was finally able to let it all go today. System: You have completed the second part of the epic-level quest. Anna is filled with gratitude towards you, and your relationship with her has been promoted to Respect. You have gained one skill point; System: Because of your actions, Anna Katerina has obtained the epic-level profession Life Priest. Your behavior greatly influenced the games progress, and the game system highly approves of everything you have done. You are awarded 150,000 experience points. A ray of light rose from Song Jians body, and his already nearly filled experience bar was instantly replenished. After being promoted to level 27, it jumped forward by a small margin, reaching 27 level 13%; The experience reward given this time was extremely generous, almost equivalent to the experience points Song Jian would gain from killing monsters for a week; With the two additional skill points, he upgraded his Flash Thunder Strike to level 3. The damage from level 3 Flash Thunder Strike improved from the original 150%, 110%, 70% to 210%, 170%, 120%, further increasing its power; Song Jian, thank you so much. This cup of life water, Ill give it to you to drink. Anna grabbed Song Jians hand and handed him the Goblet of Life. Song Jian took the Goblet of Life and began to examine its properties. Goblet of Life (Holy Artifact), Effect: The holder of this item will receive the protection of the Goddess of Life, be immune to bad luck, and will not lose their life due to accidents; Vitality Point recovery rate increases by 300%; all properties increase by 15 points; the power of all life magics increases by 50%; Special Effect 1: Life Water (Passive), pour clean water into the Goblet of Life, and the water will turn into holy water. The first time a person drinks the holy water, their Vitality Points will increase by 500, and their cellular activity will be greatly improved; at the same time, all negative states will be removed from their body, and their Vitality Points and Spirit Points will be fully restored. This effect is only effective the first time it is used, and subsequent uses can only remove negative states and restore Vitality Points and Spirit Points; Cooldown: 24 hours; Special Effect 2: Life Shield (Active), activating this skill will trigger an 8000-defense shield around the users body for 30 seconds. While under the protection of the Life Shield, the user recovers 5% of their Vitality Points per second; this skill can be used only three times a day; Special Effect 3: ???; Special Effect 4: ??? Item Description: This item is Soul Locked to Anna Katerina, and no one else can use it. A Holy Artifact, this is actually a holy-level item! Song Jians eyes shone, and he could hardly believe what he was seeing. This was the first time he encountered a holy-level item in the game. Furthermore, the attributes of this item were just too good. Having it was like being almost invincible. Just the 15-point increase in all attributes and the 300% increase in Vitality Point recovery rate alone were enough to make Song Jian salivate, not to mention the four special effects; Apart from Life Water and Life Shield, there were still two special effects that werent activated yet. Once activated, they would likely be two powerful skills; If it werent for the fact that this item was already Soul Locked to Anna, Song Jian would have probably been willing to risk failing the epic-level quest just to claim the item for himself; After reading the properties, Song Jian raised his neck and drank all the Life Water in one go. His original Vitality Points of 2,260 instantly increased to over 2,700. With such high Vitality Points, it would be hard to disagree if someone called Song Jian an elite-level BOSS; As for the significant increase in cellular activity, Song Jian didnt feel any different, only feeling much lighter, as if he had taken off a burden weighing several hundred pounds; Song Jian, I really dont know how to express my gratitude towards you! Anna appeared flustered as she said to Song Jian, I dont know if you could accompany me to the City Lord Mansion tomorrow to help treat my uncle? Song Jian handed the empty Goblet of Life back to Anna and immediately received a system prompt; System: Anna issues you the third part of the epic-level quest: Escort; do you accept? Mission content: Escort Anna to the City Lord Mansion and assist her in successfully treating City Lord Kayne Sacke; Mission rewards: Obtain permanent residence rights in the City of Sin; promote your relationship with Anna Katerina to Admiration; Mission failure penalty: significantly reduce the favorability of Anna Katerina, and downgrade your relationship with her to indifference; Accept! Song Jian accepted the mission, having already completed the first two parts, there was no reason to give up; After carefully reading the mission content, Song Jian had a smile at the corner of his mouth, It seems that this escort mission wont be easy. There must be many people in the City Lord Mansion who dont wish the City Lord to get better! Chapter 570: 570: The Lady of the City Lord Chapter 570: The Lady of the City Lord City of Sin City Lord Mansion At this time, the City Lord Mansion was heavily guarded, with soldiers stationed every few steps. Almost all the finest soldiers in the City of Sin were dispatched here. Hows the old man doing? a woman in luxurious clothes, sitting in the lords seat, casually asked as she sipped from her wine glass. Madam, the city lord is still unconscious, and Suravi is constantly at his side, a frail doctor answered with a trembling voice. A wild look flashed in the womans eyes, and her gaze turned fierce. She said contemptuously, This old bastard sure knows how to hang on This woman was Onika, the new wife of Kayne, the lord of the City of Sin. Ever since she married him, Kaynes health gradually declined until he became bedridden and unconscious. The doctor, trembling with fear and keeping his gaze lowered, did not dare to utter a word. He wished he could cover his ears. Ever since the city lord fell into a coma, his wife had become more unbridled. The doctor feared he might hear too much and hence, become silenced permanently. Get out and remember to keep your mouth shut. If I hear any bad rumors, your entire family will be annihilated, Onika said, a hint of a bloodthirsty glow in her eyes. Y-Yes, I dare not the doctor murmured, clutching his medicine box, and ran cowered out of the City Lord Mansion. Its so boring. When will I actually become the master of this castle? Onika muttered to herself as she caressed the lords chair with a tinge of melancholy. When Kayne was healthy, he used to sit here and discuss important matters with his subordinates. This was a seat reserved only for the city lord. Ha-ha, the Blood Queen, are you struggling even with a mere human? A man whispered into Onikas ear. Suddenly, her hair began to dance as though in the wind, wildly twisting and twirling. A giant brown bat flew in through the window, transforming into a man in a red suit. He had fair skin, a face bearing a trace of decadence, and ruby eyes that hinted at a violent temperament. Just as he appeared, Onika vanished from sight. In an instant, her pale right hand grabbed his neck and slammed him against the wall. An oomph sound echoed, and the man crumbled against the wall, causing several cracks to appear. His body made crunching noises as though bones snapping, and bloody froth spilled from his mouth. His once handsome face was now a ghastly sight, as crimson fangs slipped through his parted lips. When did a mere viscount dare to play the fool before me? As Onika spoke, a pair of silver fangs glimmered while her eyes were bathed in a bloody glow. Onika, are you betraying the Dark Council Alliance? the man roared furiously. The Dark Council Alliance? Onika gave a disdainful smile. The hand holding the mans neck gradually turned pale and shriveled. Her nails grew sharply, piercing into his neck. When I fully control the City of Sin, even the Elder Council of the Alliance will grovel at my feet! Onika howled, thrusting the man onto the hard floor. As the man was about to hit the floor, his body dissolved into countless fist-sized bats and flew to the other side of the hall. Onika raised her left hand, but after a moment of hesitation, slowly lowered it back down. Her murderous aura did not fade away. Speak. What is the Elder Council up to now? Onika glared at the man, now restored to human form. The man touched the wound on his neck, his face twisting with resentment. Lifting his head, he coldly said, The council is dissatisfied with your slow progress of taking control of the City of Sin. They hope you can speed up! Ha! Whose fault is that? Onika sneered. Half a year ago, I reported to the Elder Council that if we could kill Suravi, Kaynes wizard, I could easily become the master of this city. But how did that turn out? Onika returned to her previous elegant demeanor, took a leisurely stroll up to the lords seat, and sat down. She had the sophistication of a noble lady and radiated the charm of a mature woman. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The man couldnt help but admire how she effortlessly switched between bloodthirsty ferocity and gentle nobility. But he had a mission to accomplish, that was to convey the decision of the Dark Council Alliances Elder Council to Onika. Over the past half a year, the council has dispatched many assassins for nine assassination attempts. The mans face was grim as he gnashed his teeth, But not a single mission succeeded. Moreover, not one of these assassins returned alive! The council suspects theres something wrong with your information, leading to the failure of The mans words were cut short by Onikas screech, Thats your incompetence! Suravi is just a thirty-fifth level wizard with first-tier combat power. Even if there are discrepancies in his level, he definitely does not possess second-tier combat power! But three of the assassins who targeted him were fifty-level powerhouses with second-tier combat power! The man stepped forward, growling lower. This left Onika speechless. She panted heavily, her chest heaving. After a long silence, she slowly said, He must have a secret weapon that we are unaware of, a hidden secret! These are all your problems! the man said coldly, If you fail again this time, the Elder Council will no longer tolerate you. Theyll not only punish you for this, but theyll also hold you accountable for the deaths of those assassins! They dare to! Onika stood up abruptly, her powerful aura bursting out. Even the man couldnt help but retreat. Even without the City of Sin, I am still the lord of the City of Blood. Those stinky, decaying elders want me to withdraw from the Dark Council Alliance! Ha-ha-ha! Onika laughed hysterically. Chapter 571: 571: Joke Chapter 571: Joke The man and Onika parted on bad terms, turning into a black shadow flying out of the window and disappearing into the air. Onika stared at the window, her left hand constantly swirling with a crimson energy, but it did not launch even as the man disappeared. With a wave of her hand, she dispersed the energy, snorted coldly, and turned to enter the room behind her. Just then, a servant came to report: Madam, Miss Anna has brought a Gods Chosen One, claiming that they can cure the city lords illness! Anna? Hmph! A disdainful smile appeared on Onikas lips, and she said, Tell Anna that the city lord is resting in bed and cannot be disturbed. Also, tell her that those Gods Chosen Ones are frauds, and they have no ability to save the city lord! The City of Sins city lord had fallen ill, and the news had not been concealed for long. Players who were born in the City of Sin were ecstatic at the news because if they could cure the city lord, they would not only receive generous rewards but also increase their intimacy with the city lord. This hidden benefit attracted every player born in the City of Sin. In the beginning, the people in the City Lord Mansion were full of expectations for those players who claimed to be able to cure the city lord. However, soon they discovered that these so-called Gods Chosen Ones were all frauds. They came with some basic healing elixirs or Detox Elixirs to heal the city lords illness. Before they even met the lord, they were exposed by the city lords attendant wizard, Suravi, and driven away. After several incidents, the people in the City Lord Mansion developed a strong dislike of the Gods Chosen Ones. However, Onika was happy with this situation. The city lords disease was, in fact, a slow-acting poison she had administered. Onika knew its potency well. When she saw the Gods Chosen Ones pull out basic healing elixirs or basic Detox Elixirs, she almost laughed out loud, but her acting skills stopped her from revealing her thoughts. During the time the city lord was in a coma from the poison, Onika began to extend her reach into the City of Sins guards. Almost half of the guards had pledged allegiance to her. As for the guards that didnt want to defect to her, their commanders were assassinated by her, or she sent their entire army out of the City of Sin. Now, only the Science Academy and the City Lord Mansions Guard hadnt been controlled by her. More importantly, the commander of the City Lord Mansions guards, the wizard Suravi, had already become suspicious of her and was now residing in the City Lord Mansion, guarding the city lord around the clock. Moreover, Suravi had somehow suppressed the toxins in the city lords body, allowing him to cling to life up to now. Otherwise, the city lord should have died from the poison a month ago. Yes, madam. I will persuade Miss Anna to leave, the servant bowed to Onika and prepared to leave before suddenly being called back by Onika. Wait, Susan! Onika resumed her gentle and noble demeanor, smiling slightly, I have been worried about the city lords safety these past days, causing me to become somewhat neurotic. Since Anna is here, let her go and see the city lord. Gods Chosen Ones are people who can create miracles. Perhaps they have a way to cure the city lord. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because of the city lords illness, the Gods Chosen Ones abilities had slowly spread throughout the City of Sin. Now, the whole city mocked the arrogant Gods Chosen Ones. Although they would pay respects when encountered, in their hearts, they treated the Gods Chosen Ones as the biggest joke in the City of Sin. The servant seemed accustomed to Onikas capriciousness and nodded, expressionless. After bowing, Susan headed toward the hall. Miss Anna and this honorable Gods Chosen One, please follow me. Madam has instructed me to lead you to the city lords bedroom, the servant spoke respectfully at the entrance of the City Lord Mansion. Song Jian, lets go in. Im sure we can cure my uncle this time, Anna declared confidently. Her confidence not only stemmed from the Goblet of Life but also her own awakened epic profession as a Life Priest. Even if the city lord was dead, she could bring him back, let alone his current unconscious state. Song Jian noticed that people in the City Lord Mansion, from the passing servants to the guards around, were casting strange glances at him. Feeling perplexed, he heard Anna calling him and nodded slightly before following her into the City Lord Mansion. As they walked, Song Jian suddenly overheard some servants whispering. Although they were seven or eight meters away and their voices were low, Song Jian could hear their conversation clearly with his current physical condition. Did you see that? Another Gods Chosen One! A servant smirked, deliberately emphasizing the last few words. So ridiculous. I heard that these Gods Chosen Ones cant even enter the City Lord Mansion anymore Hmph, theyre all a bunch of liars. Wizard Suravi easily debunked their tricks. Do they think that our City Lord Mansion can be deceived like the other people in the city? I heard that these Gods Chosen Ones are now targeting other people. Lord Solando has even recruited some of them, and they claim to have a way to cure the city lord already Hmph, if they really had a way, they wouldnt have waited until now. Lord Solando shouldnt let himself be fooled by them See? Miss Anna has brought a Gods Chosen One here too. These people really never give up! After listening to the servants conversation for a while, Song Jian couldnt help but be speechless. The players still considered this game too simplistic. As a city lord holding absolute power, the resources at his disposal were far beyond what new players could match. If the city lord couldnt solve the issue himself, how could the players have such confidence in basic healing elixirs or basic Detox Elixirs? What a bunch of arrogant fools! Song Jian shook his head, thinking helplessly. However, this was unavoidable. There were simply too many players in the City of Sin, and in this environment, as long as a player didnt take risks, it was hard for them to die. Unlike other places where harsh environments eliminated a large number of people. After entering the backyard of the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian saw a noblewoman in a luxurious dress enjoying flowers in a garden. She revealed a kind smile when she saw Anna and nodded, asking, Anna, is this the Gods Chosen One you found? The one who can save the city lord? Chapter 572: 572: Self-confidence Chapter 572: Self-confidence In front of Song Jian was a noble lady who looked to be in her thirties. Every smile and frown exuded warmth and generosity, her dignified beauty radiating a kind and benevolent aura. Her gaze towards Anna was filled with affection. She reached out and held Annas hand, bringing her to her side. After glancing at Song Jian, Onika whispered something in Annas ear; Anna immediately blushed and began shaking her head as if explaining something, not daring to gaze in Song Jians direction. Onika chuckled softly, turned to Song Jian and said, Looking at you, I wouldnt have guessed you possessed the skill to save the city master. However, you chosen ones of God are all quite mysterious, appearing and disappearing without a trace, always capable of producing miracles. I have high hopes for you. Song Jian bowed respectfully to Onika without uttering a word. In reality, when Song Jian first saw Onika, his instincts were screaming alarms in warning. This woman held a presence not weaker than Shadow Giant Dragon. If not for Song Jians composure, he might already be drenched in sweat, shaken to his core. This strong scent of blood is as if I am standing before an endless sea of blood Song Jian thought to himself. Though his face remained expressionless, the clenched fist in his sleeve betrayed his inner thoughts. Song Jian, this is the city masters wife and my aunt, Lady Onika! Anna introduced. Greetings, respected Lady Onika! Song Jian bowed to Onika. As he heard she was the city masters wife, the puzzle in his mind clicked, connecting all the clues. Perhaps, the reason for the city masters unconsciousness lies right in front of me! Song Jian thought. He became even more humble, wishing he could become invisible to avoid Onikas attention. However, Onikas gaze remained on Song Jian. Her face wore a kind smile, but her eyes held a discerning light. Youre a good lad. Keep it up! Anna is the young princess of the City of Sin Onika jokingly insinuated. Aunt Blushing intensely, Anna promptly tugged at Onikas hand to halt her amused teasing. Enough joking now. You should go check on Kayne. Oh God, why did you have to let this disease torment Kayne? I would rather bear this pain for him Onikas face fell, showing a hint of sorrow. Aunt, everything will get better, Anna quietly comforted. Song Jian stood to one side, remaining as still and silent as if he were a wooden statue; even his movements were minimal. After chatting with Onika for a while, Anna led Song Jian towards the masters chamber where Kayne was recovering. Onikas gaze was still focused on Song Jians back. She could see through Song Jians abilities: just a man who had not even reached the first Combat Power level. Such a person could not possibly dispel the poison she had unleashed. Even though the chosen ones of God had become the citys laughingstock, Onika still wanted to judge him with her own eyes, to prevent any unwelcome surprises. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another pitiful fool, huh! A cold smile surfaced on Onikas face. With a harsh rub of her fingers, she ground a flower into dust. Song Jian followed Anna through the City Lord Mansion, where armed soldiers in armor were visible everywhere. These are my uncles guards, loyal to him alone. Since my uncles sickness, they have been stationed here in the City Lord Mansion to protect him, Anna whispered. Song Jian nodded in understanding. If not for these loyal soldiers, the city master might have died long ago. In a moment, you will meet Sir Suravi. He leads the mansion guards and is my uncles most trusted man. He has been by my uncles side this whole time, so you must be extra respectful to him, Anna reminded. Song Jian nodded in understanding, suspecting that this Suravi likely possessed strength comparable to Lady Onikas. I never thought that so much power would be concentrated around one city master! Song Jian mused, But one day, my territory will spread across the entire Doomsday City, and by then, I will be a true city master! The area of Doomsday City is similar to that of the City of Sin. However, one is a city in ruins, while the other is bustling with prosperity. Comparisons between the two are futile. But if Song Jian could truly expand his territory to encompass an entire city, perhaps there would indeed be an opportunity for him to compete with the City of Sin. Song Jian, following Anna, arrived at a three-story house. It was unremarkable from the outside, but Song Jian could sense that within a hundred meters of this house, heavy guards were stationed. The aura emanating from these soldiers C each seasoned and hardened from countless battles C ensured this place was impervious to intrusion, not even a mosquito could sneak in. After a thorough search, Song Jian and Anna were led to the city masters sickbed. A middle-aged man in a gray robe stands nearby, casting a weary glance at Anna and Song Jian. Miss, you have come to visit the master again! Suravi faintly smiled, nodding towards Anna. Sir Suravi, good day! Anna curtsied to Suravi, saying, This is Song Jian. Although he is a chosen one of God, he possesses an artifact capable of curing my uncles illness! Suravi didnt even glance at Song Jian as he shook his head, Miss, the city master is not sick, hes been poisoned. The poison hes afflicted with is highly lethal, even I cant completely eliminate it. I can only slow it down, but recently, the poison has shown signs of spreading. Ive already dispatched soldiers to the City of Hymns to purchase sufficient life potions Sir Suravi, I understand my uncle is poisoned. Yet, I believe the artifact Song Jian has can heal him fully! Anna interrupted Suravi, her voice filled with confidence as she nodded towards Song Jian. Chapter 573: 573 Holy Water Chapter 573: Chapter 573 Holy Water Annie gave Song Jian a sign, and Song Jian nodded. From the bag, he pulled out the Goblet of Life and handed it to Annie. Lord Suravi, this is the Goblet of Life that Song Jian got from the Treasure Vault of the Shadow Giant Dragon in the Dark Castle. It can turn ordinary water into holy water that heals any injuries and detoxifies any kinds of poison. Annie explained to Suravi, holding up the Goblet of Life. Suravi, the magician, stared at the crude wooden cup in Annies hand, felt it quietly, but didnt sense any energy fluctuation from it. Shaking his head, Suravi said, I didnt feel any energy fluctuation from this cup. Its impossible for it to be the Goblet of Life! Not to mention Suravi glanced at Song Jian, a dash of disdain flashing in his eyes, and stated, I do not believe that he, with his current abilities, could have stolen the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle! What kind of place is the Dark Castle? Its the nest of the Shadow Giant Dragon. Even if the dragon had been seriously injured and was now dying, the threat of a dragon couldnt be underestimated. Most importantly, how could this crude wooden cup possibly be the Goblet of Life? Even a child wouldnt use it as a toy. It looked simply terrible. Annie didnt say anything. Ever since she touched the Goblet of Life, it has become more ordinary, giving a feeling that this divine artifact was self-concealing. Only Annie herself could feel the potent life energy brimming within the Goblet of Life. Lord Suravi, could you give me a bottle of clear water? Annie insisted. Sighing inwardly, Suravi shook his head slightly. It seemed that Annie had been seriously tricked by this devotee. With just a wave, Suravi motioned towards the table, Thats fresh water a servant just brought in Annie walked over there, slowly poured the clear water from the bottle into the Goblet of Life; At first, there was no anomaly. But when the water level reached the rim of the cup, an odd energy began to radiate from the water. Suravi clearly felt the ripple of this potent life force. One of his brows lifted, and he couldnt help but make a surprised sound of Eh. The clear water in the holy grail began to ripple. A silver glow burst from the water, and a surging life energy began to spread around. It really is it really is the Goblet of Life! The look of wild joy on Suravis face was unmistakable. The city lord had been poisoned for so long, and Suravi had been under extreme pressure. He had nearly exhausted all his energy in suppressing the spread of the poison. Even knowing that Lady Onika was seizing power, he couldnt spare any effort to stop her. He could only keep a firm grip on the City Lord Mansions guards, letting them protect the safety of the mansion, while he stayed by the city lords side all the time. Feeling the life energy emanating from the holy grail, Suravi was filled with deep emotion, his eyes welling up with tears. He bowed deeply to Annie and Song Jian, full of gratitude and regret, I apologize for my previous attitude towards you, Miss, and the devotee. I didnt expect I didnt expect At that moment, Onika was holding a glass of red wine, figuring out how to install her men into the Mansion guard. As long as the city lord was not dead, she could not rest. She had arranged for her men to be around all the offspring in the mansion. Once news of the city lords death was conveyed, they would all die on the same day. Then, Onika, with power in her hands, would become the master of two cities. When I fully control the City of Sin, naturally there will be a seat for me in the Council of Elders. Hmph, then, Ill make those old farts Just as Onika was secretly pleased, she suddenly felt a surge of life energy coming from the backyard. Onika frowned. What was happening? Suddenly, she thought of the place where the energy fluctuation was strongest, apparently where the city lord was lying unwell. Her face turned white abruptly. Her right hand clenched tightly, the glass in her hand was instantly shattered. Onika rose to her feet, her beautiful face instantly turned fierce, she roared in a low voice: Impossible! Whoosh~ A black whirlwind blew over, and Onikas figure disappeared from the room. Suravi slowly helped the sallow middle-aged man on the sickbed to sit up. Annie was holding the Goblet of Life, prepared to pour the holy water into the mans mouth. Just then, a violent argument came from outside. It seemed like the guards of this room were quarrelling with someone and had started fighting. Ignore whats happening outside and continue! Suravi furrowed his brows and said firmly. Annie nodded. She touched the holy grail to the City Lords lips. The city lord seemed to sense something, his body involuntarily started to suck, and the thick milk-like holy water started to flow into his mouth; Bang! The door of the room was pushed open. Blood-stained Onika, her aura as fierce as ever, stormed in; What are you giving the city lord to drink? Onika asked abruptly. Feeling no movement behind Onika, Suravis eyes showed a trace of sorrow. He rose to his feet, standing in front of the sickbed. Onika, what on earth do you want to do! Suravis robe started to ripple with no wind. The aura radiating from his body was on par with Onika. It felt as if a whirlwind had blown up in the room. All the furniture and utensils were ground into dust by the conflicting energies. However, the city lords bed was safe and sound, guarded by Suravi; This is Song Jians eyes showed a horrified look. These two peoples strength had certainly exceeded the first-order combat power, even somewhat similar to what he felt when he confronted the Shadow Giant Dragon. Suravi, you conspired with Annie and this devotee to poison the city lord. Today, in the city lords name, I will punish you! On Onikas face, a black aura emerged. Her cheeks slowly sunk in, two fangs gradually protruding from her lips, her fair arms started becoming withered like branches. Her hands, like the claws of a devil, shimmered with a metallic cold light. It really is you A trace of understanding appeared in Suravis eyes. He had long suspected Onika but had no evidence. In front of others, Onika always acted very well. He didnt expect that she would lose her temper today, and reveal her true nature. City lord of the City of Blood, Blood Queen Onikxia! Suravi broke Onikas identity. With his right hand grabbing into the empty air, an exquisite magic staff that was over a foot long appeared in Suravis hand. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Roar~ Onika roared like a wild beast at Suravi. Behind her, a colossal phantom slowly emerged, displaying its arrogant posture. Chapter 574: 574: Dragon Soul Chapter 574: Dragon Soul Get out of here! Suravi roared, wildly waving the magic staff in his hand. Instantly, countless light arrows shot towards Onika, like a sudden downpour. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, focusing on the shadowy figure behind Onika. This ethereal shadow gave Song Jian a strange feeling, both familiar and unfamiliar. Onika let out a shriek, retreating from the room and into the courtyard. Suravi followed close behind, and Song Jian glanced at Anna. At this moment, she was holding the Goblet of Life, staunchly standing guard by the City Lords sickbed. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian rushed out of the house. The chance to witness combat between two individuals who had exceeded the first-tier of combat power, was exceedingly rare. If Song Jian could spectate, it would potentially be greatly beneficial to his future growth. However, battles of such caliber were fraught with extreme danger. Mere aftershocks from the fighting would be more than enough to overwhelm an ordinary person. Many who had stumbled upon such scenarious not only failed to benefit but ended up losing their lives. Suravi floated in mid-air above the City Lord Mansion. The elegant robes Onika was wearing had vanished, replaced with pitch-black form-fitting scale armour. In her hands, she held two short swords that shimmered with a sinister green light, evidently coated in potent poison. Blood Queen, the City of Sin is not yours to touch! Suravi thundered as dark clouds roiled above him, streaks of lightning darting through the sky like silver dragons. Behind the Blood Queen, the illusory form of a dragon was roaring at the heavens, exuding an imposing aura. A thick, blood-red aura emanated from her body, making one feel as if gazing upon a mountain of corpses bathed in blood. Song Jians gaze showed relief. The discomfort he had felt ever since first meeting the City Lords wife now made sensehe had felt as though he was standing before a tumultuous sea of boiling blood. He had initially assumed it was an illusion, but it seemed that the City Lords wife had managed to hide her true nature under a deep disguise. The fight between Suravi and Onika escalated, causing many buildings within the City Lord Mansion to crumble into ruins. However, soon a barrier of light enveloped the entire mansion, shielding it from the aftereffects of the battle. The battle moved from the ground to mid-air, splitting the sky in two. One side was covered in dark clouds with flashes of lightning, while the other half roiled like a sea of blood with massive waves. Such a battle was astonishingly spectacular, leaving Song Jian yearning for the day when he might possess such terrifying power. Roar~ The shadowy figure behind Onika suddenly let out a roar, spewing a jet of black flame at Suravi. Suravi swiped his right hand in front of him, creating a shield of light that blocked the flaming onslaught from the shadowy figure. Dragons Breath! Song Jian murmured, eyes narrowed. This attack was all too familiar to Song Jian; the Shadow Giant Dragon, and even his pet, the Black Dragon, both employed Dragons Breath as their primary attack. Simple as it was, the attack packed a tremendous punch and was hard for most to withstand. What kind of ability allows for the summoning of a Black Dragons illusion? And moreover, why does it bear little difference to a real dragon? Song Jian frowned, carefully analyzing the abilities used by both combatants. Suravi was a wizard, although Song Jian didnt understand all of his abilities, he was able to relate the basic energy usage and some other magical aspects to similar occupations. On the other hand, Song Jian didnt have a clue about Onikas profession. Her equipment and weapon suggested that she was a melee fighter, but she also seemed to have the ability to conduct magical attacks and even summon an image of a dragon. Seemingly undefeatable, as the time passed, Onika gradually began to gain the upper hand. Suravi increasingly adopted a defensive stance, hardly ever attacking Onika anymore. Song Jians heart sank. If the current situation persisted, Suravi was bound to be defeated. Once that happened, who would be able to resist Onika? Just then, a beam of white light descended from above Suravi, momentarily restoring a small portion of his Vitality Points. Song Jian turned his head and saw Anna, supporting a middle-aged man standing at the mansions entrance. The man looked drained, but his eyes shimmered with determination. The pain was evident in his eyes as he gazed at Onika. The healing light on Suravis head was released by Anna. As a Life Priest, Annas healing ability was undoubtedly the most formidable amongst priests of equal level. With Annas help, Suravi quickly regained his footing and stabilized the situation. Onika, why have you become like this? Whywhy have you tried to kill me? The City Lords face was scored with pain as he bellowed out loud. Dont call me Onika. My name is Blood Queen Onikxia! Onika roared back, the dragonic shadow behind her letting out an angry roar towards the City Lord. Just then, Song Jian suddenly sensed strong fluctuations coming from his Pet Space. When he checked, it was his pet Black Dragon, roaring furious and signaling to him its strong desire to join the fray. Song Jian thought against summoning his Black Dragon at that moment, knowing it would make no difference in the outcome of the battle. However, going against the dragons will could seriously affect the loyalty of his pet. With a mere thought, the Black Dragon, massive in size, appeared beside Song Jian, roaring furiously at Onika in the sky. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To Song Jians surprise, the Black Dragon decided to take matters into its own claws, flapping its wings, and charging directly at Onika. Song Jian was taken aback. Although the Black Dragon commanded first-tier combat power, it still was no match for Onika. Its Dragon Might was unlikely to have much effect on a formidable opponent like Onika. A dragon? A young dragon! Suravi looked surprised as he turned to look at Song Jian. Anyone capable of owning a dragon as their pet was sure to be someone extraordinary. Young man, call back your pet. Even though its a dragon, its still growing and is no match for Onika or rather, the Blood Queen! Suravi advised Song Jian with a nod and a friendly demeanor. II cant control it. I dont know why, but it was being restless in the Pet Space. The moment I let it out, before I could command it, it just charged straight into the fight, Song Jian explained with a bitter smile and a shrug of his shoulders. Suravis eyebrows furrowed. After pondering for a while, his gaze returned to the dragon shadow behind Onika and an expression of astonishment crossed his face. This this isnt mimicry magic. This this is a dragons Dragon Soul! Suravi exclaimed in shock. Onikxia, you dared to refine a dragons Dragon Soul! Suravi roared, Your audacity knows no bounds! Arent you afraid of incessant, relentless retaliation from the Dragon Clan! Chapter 575: 575: Griffin Knights Corps Chapter 575: Griffin Knights Corps In fact, initially, Suravi did not recognize the phantom behind Onika as the soul of a true Giant Dragon. Its important to realize that in this game world, there are numerous magics that can imitate the form of a Giant Dragon, even Suravi can imitate it to some extent with his witchcraft. But these simulations yield negligible practical effects. Only some distinct magics can mimic the true power of a Giant Dragon. However, the anger exhibited by Song Jians battle pet, this young black dragon, prompted Suravi to realize that the huge dragonish phantom shadow behind Onika was not some magic simulation, but rather a Dragon Soul. Such a being can only be formed by personally slaying a Giant Dragon, then extracting its soul and refining it with special magic. But this method is exceedingly cruel; those utilizing dragon bodies as material for crafting equipment and weapons are seen as enemies by the Dragon Clan. If discovered, it ensures a fight to the death. Although Song Jians Battle pet is merely a maturing Black Dragon, when it sensed that Onika had refined a Dragon Soul, it attacked her in rage, knowing it couldnt win. This is the pride of the Dragon Clan; an unending war between the Dragon Clan and the offenders! Such behavior of Onikas was sacrilege against all the Dragons. Once this news leaks out, even though she was the ruler of a city, the angry dragons will not hesitate to completely destroy her City of Blood until the Dragon Soul she had refined is set free. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Onikas face changed drastically. She did not expect to encounter a true Giant Dragon in this place. She had been adept at hiding the Dragon Soul she had refined and even used it numerous times during battles, but no one ever recognized it. Even if they vaguely detected it, it couldnt be confirmed one way or the other. But today, Onikas secret was finally exposed. For her, the consequences were far more severe than failing to capture the City of Sin! Being pursued and hunted by the Dragon Clan across the entire continent turned her blood cold. Damn it! Seeing the Giant Dragon lunging toward her, a vicious expression flashed across Onikas face. She wished she could tear this young Dragon to shreds, extract its soul, and torment it for ten thousand years. Just as she was about to make her move, she suddenly saw dozens of multi-colored energy rays shooting from Suravis hand. Like birds, these energy rays flew in all directions. This isa magical message! Onikas face changed dramatically. Onika, no, Blood Queen Onikxia, I have disseminated the news of your Dragon Soul refinement to neighboring cities. I believe it wont be long before the news spreads across the entire continent. The time left for you is not much. Even if you completely destroy the City of Sin, what would it mean? Suravi then flashed a smile, looking like he had the winning hand. Just then, a beast-like roar emerged from a distance and a large group of warriors riding Gryphons appeared in the sky, heading their way. The Academy has reacted too! Suravi thought to himself. Gryphon riders belonged only to the Academy of the City of Sin. They were a military force that the Academy held control over, and their might was even more formidable than the city guard under Suravis control. Their only drawback was their limited number and the difficulty in replenishing their ranks once diminished. Otherwise, the City of Sin would entirely focus on raising Gryphon riders! Onikxia, you have failed! Suravi declared victory! This matter will not end here. I will return one day! The Blood Queen let out a roar, shot a hateful glance at Song Jian, and repelled the Black Dragon lunging towards her with a red pillar of light before disappearing into the distance. Upon the Blood Queens departure, Suravi finally heaved a sigh of relief, exhaustion visible on his face as he slowly descended from the sky. Master, you have finally come to your senses! Suravi dropped to one knee in front of the Lord of the City. Suravi, even though I was unconscious, I was aware of everything happening around me. You have worked hard during this time, the City Lord said with a gratified smile, raising Suravi from the ground. Suravi was his playing mate since childhood. He was the person the City Lord trusted the most in this world. And Suravi had indeed justified his trust. In this period, had it not been for Suravi, the City of Sin would have fallen into others hands a long time ago. At this moment, the Gryphon knights in the sky descended one after another. A man wearing silver armor dismounted from his Gryphon, got down on one knee before the City Lord. Master, you have finally awakened! he said respectfully. This man was Yin, the leader of the Academys Gryphon knights. Amid the City Lords unconsciousness due to poison, only Suravis city guard and the Academy not been won over by the Blood Queen. Because of Suravi, the city guards always firmly stood by the City Lords side and worked tirelessly to save him. But the Academys attitude was ambiguousthey hadnt completely sided with the Blood Queen, nor did they make efforts to save the City Lord; they seemed to display a neutral stance to the outside world. This time, they had hurriedly dispatched the Gryphon Knight legion only upon learning of the City Lords awakening. Even though its referred to as a legion, there are fewer than a hundred Gryphon Knights under the control of the Academy. Rise, Yin! Your arrival here with the knights in my hour of need brings me great comfort! the City Lord said, smiling. He helped Yin rise and then placed a hand on his shoulder. Alright. Dismissed. Yin, notify the Academys Dean Kormit, therell be a meeting in my mansion tomorrow, ordered the City Lord. I obey, Master! Yin respectfully saluted and then led the Gryphon knights back to the Academy. The City Lord watched the Gryphon knights in the sky until they disappeared from view. Suravi, Anna, and you Song, Song Jian, come with me, I have something to The City Lord hadnt finished speaking when a warhorse came galloping towards the city lords mansion. Upon seeing the City Lord, the rider showed evident delight, then immediately spurred his horse towards the crowd. Claw, whats wrong? Has anything happened to young Master Solan? Suravi asked, seeing the knight and immediately changing color. In fact, on the day the City Lord fell ill, Suravi had deployed soldiers to protect all the City Lords children. Claw was one of the soldiers assigned to protect the young Master Solan. Master, Chief, not only young Master Solan, Haben, Ennis and young Master Angrade All have been have been assassinated! Claw said, kneeling and hanging his head. Upon hearing this, the City Lord felt as if a huge hammer had struck his chest. A wave of darkness washed over him, and he spouted a mouthful of fresh blood. His body swaying, he fell backwards. Chapter 576: 576: Viscount Chapter 576: Viscount Controlling all of Lai Yins heirs and then killing them at the right opportunity was originally part of Blood Queens plan. But her plan couldnt be so simple and crude; it must be like causing the death of the City Lord, either by poisoning or by creating various accidents, definitely not like now, with several heirs being assassinated at the same time; Although Suravi sensed something wrong, he sent the City Lord Mansion guards to the side of each heir with inheritance rights, claiming it was for protection, but in reality, it was surveillance. Once City Lord Lai Yin died, Blood Queen controlling the entire city as the City Lords wife would not be very reasonable. The best approach would be to support an heir, make them the City Lord, and gradually insert her own confidants. Once all the rights in the City of Sin were in her hands, it would no longer matter whether there was a City Lord. However, no one expected Blood Queen to be so ruthless; after her conspiracy failed and she had to flee, she directly killed all of the City Lords heirs with inheritance rights, which was a blatant revenge on the City of Sin. City Lord, whats wrong with you? Suravi saw the City Lord fall backward and quickly stepped forward to support him while shouting, Call for a doctor, get a doctor right away! Song Jian followed Anna and temporarily lived in the City Lord Mansion. No one knew whether Blood Queen would reappear and assassinate the City Lord. Although her actions of concocting Dragon Soul had already spread throughout the continent, and she must be in a desperate situation now, not even daring to go back to her own city, City of Blood. But with Blood Queens ruthless character, no one could guarantee that she wouldnt return to City of Sin and assassinate City Lord Lai Yin. If City Lord Lai Yin died and all the heirs with inheritance rights were also dead, then the City of Sin would definitely fall into chaos due to the struggle for the position of City Lord. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suravi had just experienced a great battle, and although Anna had healed all his injuries, his mental fatigue could not be entirely eliminated. Instead of resting, he had to guard the City Lord due to the Lords sudden unconsciousness, just like the time when he was poisoned. Anna, as a Life Priest, naturally had to stay by the City Lords side. As for Song Jian, he had no choice but to follow Anna because of the mission. The third ring mission was considered complete, and his relationship with Anna had jumped from respect to reverence. However, the other reward was long overdue, which was the reason Song Jian had to follow Anna. The permanent residency right in the City of Sin was still very attractive to Song Jian at the moment. This city was prosperous in development, not just a city of technology but also a city of trade. Most importantly, it had the most significant number of players Song Jian had ever seen. In such a city, he wouldnt be surprised if any miracle happened. To obtain permanent residency in this city, one must own a property in the city, just like Song Jian owning a 100% personal store in the City of Hymns, so he could apply for permanent residency with the municipal government. The reward for successfully completing the third ring was to grant Song Jian permanent residency in this city, which meant that Song Jian would obtain a property in this city. As for the type, size, and location of the property, Song Jian couldnt control it; he had to wait for the City Lord to wake up. Suravi had already ordered the City Lord Mansion guards, who had been sent out, to be summoned back. In fact, City Lord Lai Yin himself was a strong man not weaker than Suravi, but the death of all his heirs had dealt a massive blow to Lai Yins spirit. At his age, if he had no heir, it would be difficult for him to have another one in the future. Blood Queens move had indeed struck Lai Yins weak spot. Everyone stayed in the City Lord Mansion, waiting for Lai Yin to wake up. One day passed quickly, and it wasnt until the evening of the next day that Lai Yin slowly opened his eyes. Suravi was very excited to see City Lord Lai Yin wake up, but when he saw Lai Yins lifeless eyes, his originally excited body suddenly slowed down; Lai, City Lord, whats wrong with you? Suravi carefully asked. Lai Yin, are all my bloodlines really cut off? After a long time, Lai Yin asked softly. Suravi was at a loss for words, as he had carefully examined the bodies of all Lai Yins heirs and preserved them in ice; Soladu, Haben, Ennis, and young Master Angrade, their bodies have all been preserved in the underground ice cellar, and you can check them at any time Suravi hesitated for a long time before whispering. Angrade was only eight years old, how could she do it! Lai Yin suddenly roared with anger and a ferocious expression. Suravi, I want to issue a City Lord mobilization order, summon all the soldiers, and declare war on the City of Blood! Lai Yin roared with a hateful face. Suravi hesitated for a moment before saying softly, Lai Yin, now is not the best time for revenge. While you were unconscious these months, many people have secretly pledged allegiance to the Blood Queen Suravi stopped there. In the past, everything in the City of Sin was decided by Lai Yin, who had absolute power to control the city. But now, many people had betrayed Lai Yin. As soon as Lai Yin woke up, a purge was inevitable; otherwise, if a war with the City of Blood broke out, those who had already betrayed Lai Yin would push the City of Sin into a desperate situation. Lai Yin fell silent for a moment, then looked up at Suravi and asked, Who are they? Suravi saw the anger in Lai Yins eyes and breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, Lai Yins eyes were filled with deadness, and Suravi was afraid that he would give up and sink into despair from then on. But seeing Lai Yin now, Suravi was relieved. Even if his heart was filled with rage, it was still a hundred times better than giving up and sinking. The two talked in the room for a long time, orders were issued one by one from the room, until late at night, when Song Jian was suddenly woken up by a servant and brought to Lai Yins room. Greetings to City Lord! Song Jian placed his right hand over his chest, saluting the half-lying City Lord Lai Yin. In addition to Lai Yin in the room, there were also Suravi and Anna, both of whom smiled at Song Jian. This time, saving Lai Yin could be considered Song Jians greatest achievement. Not only did he obtain the Goblet of Life from the Dark Castle, but his battle pet, Black Dragon, was also the first to detect that she had actually concocted Dragon Soul when Blood Queen freaked out. This discovery allowed Suravi to frighten Blood Queen away. Song Jian, I want to thank you for saving my life and the city of City of Sin! Lai Yin nodded to Song Jian and slowly said, To express my gratitude to you, I have decided to confer a nobility title upon you. From today on, you will be a Viscount of the City of Sin! Chapter 577: 577 Servant Chapter 577: Chapter 577 Servant A noble title? Song Jian was taken aback. Knowing that for players to acquire a noble title in the game was incredibly difficult, even impossible at the current stage. On one hand, the NPCs in the game were amazed at the potential of the players and respected them greatly. Ordinary citizens even regarded them as nobility, offering them greetings when they met. On the other hand, the real nobility were on their guard against players, considering them no more than brawlers, hardly different from the mercenaries in the Mercenary Guild. Until now, let alone noble titles, there were even very few players who had become knights within the game. The knights in this context werent players profession, but rather a rank. For example, in the game, the person who owned a city would automatically be given a dukes title, like the Blood Queen or Lai Yin. By the way, the Blood Queen title of Onikxia was self-proclaimed. She should actually be known as the Blood Duke, as she only had a dukes title and had no right to be called a queen. However, she had taken the moniker Blood Queen for herself. Many people, including players, had grown accustomed to this name. But among true nobles, they scorned her actions and not a single one acknowledged her title. Following the rank of duke were marquis, count, viscount, baron, and then knight. Knights were essentially in reserve for the nobility, but even then, becoming a knight was an incredibly difficult task. Yet now, Song Jian had jumped straight to the title of viscount, which was simply unbelievable to others. In the city, you will have a mansion of three hundred acres, you will have the right to assemble your own private army, the number of which cannot exceed three hundred men. You can create your own family insignia, and Suravi was detailing to Song Jian his rights and responsibilities upon becoming a viscount. System: You have completed the third cycle of the epic task and have performed perfectly in the process, earning the praise of City Lord Lai Yin; System: The City Lord of the City of Sin, Lai Yin, has appointed you a viscount. You now have the title of Viscount. System: You have become the first player in the game to obtain a noble status, awarded a level up. A light radiated from Song Jian. He had just reached level 27 but now instantly advanced to level 28. The additional skill points were used on Broken Wing Dance. The fourth level of Broken Wing Dance significantly increased the damage, and the control range of the final strike also increased slightly. Conferring the viscount title was a very significant matter for the nobles of the City of Sin, and usually would require a grand ceremony. However, since the city lord was in ill health, a simple ceremony was chosen instead. The next day, Song Jian left the City Lord Mansion for his own estate. The epic-level mission had not ended. Although he had completed the third cycle, the fourth cycle had not yet begun. Song Jian could only wait patiently. The City of Sin was lively during the day, remaining unaffected by the combat that had taken place in the sky above the City Lord Mansion two days ago. The only difference was that there were more soldiers patrolling the streets than usual. Walking down the street, Song Jians first impression was that the city was incredibly crowded. Players typically didnt loaf about in the streets; most of them were out of the city, leveling up by battling monsters or going to the Mercenary Hall for quests. Even when they appeared in the streets, they would be hurrying to their destinations. The NPCs and the shops and stalls lining the street were more plentiful here. The noise of haggling, hawking, and soliciting was cacophonous, but it also gave a sense of peace when one was immersed in it. Many NPC adventurers in armor were arguing with the vendors, their faces turning red, yet once the transaction was completed, they embraced like old friends, patting each other on the back. This is almost like a real-world marketplace. Song Jian thought while walking and observing, No, its even livelier than a real-world marketplace. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, in real-world markets, Song Jian had never seen members of the Alien Clan, Goblins, Beastmen, Half-beastmen, Jackalmen, or the Gill-faced Fishmen Clan. In this city, they were accepted just like humans. They werent discriminated against but rather welcomed for the unique resources their races bring. Song Jian saw a stall owned by a member of the Fishmen clan swarmed with people, as they vied for a fist-sized pearl. Esteemed god-favored one, is this your first time in the City of Sin? Song Jians relaxed and curious demeanor drew the attention of many, including a small boy with a pair of beast ears, who squeezed out from the crowd, bowed before Song Jian, and with a flattering smile, asked, Sir, do you need a guide? I grew up in the City of Sin and Im familiar with every inch of it. Plus, my rates are the cheapest. Do you know how to get to Champs Elysees Street? Song Jian asked. Champs Elysees Street? Of course, its the most famous street in the City of Sin. Those who live there are all of noble status! The small boy looked Song Jian up and down, responding with surprise. Whats your name? Song Jian questioned, eyeing the boys pair of beast ears. This was a human with Beastman lineage. These half-beastmen would often die prematurely if they were in other places. Humans rejected other races and saw these Beastman-blooded humans as monsters. In many places, Song Jian would rarely encounter members of the Alien Clan, just as in the City of Hymns. Suoen, my name is Suoen, sir! The boys heart lifted upon seeing he might get his chance at some business. Sir, it will only cost you twenty Doomsday Coins to hire me as your guide to Champs Elysees Street. I can assure you, I will take you there via the fastest route, Suoen confidently promised. Alright, Ill entrust you with that then. Song Jian nodded and smiled. A look of joy appeared on Suoens face as he led the way. After weaving through the crowded streets and even forcefully pushing away a couple of pickpockets approaching Song Jian, Suoen led him to a road crossing after half an hour. This location was much more tranquil compared to other places, but the surrounding streets were noticeably wider and the buildings were arranged more methodically, in stark contrast to the disordered and chaotic areas he had previously seen. Sir, this is Champs Elysees Street. If you follow this road, you will find the famous Mandel Auction House, Suoen replied regretfully. However, people of my status are not permitted to enter Champs Elysees Street. I can only take you this far. Song Jian nodded and handed him fifty Doomsday Coins. Suoen was a clever kid, and on the way there, he shared several rumors about the City of Sin. He seemed to know every bit of street gossip and even revealed to Song Jian several places frequently visited by players. What an interesting little fellow, Song Jian muttered under his breath. While watching Song Jian walk down Champs Elysees Street, Suoen held onto his fifty Doomsday Coins with a conflicted look on his face rather than leaving. After a pause, he suddenly ran toward Song Jian, calling out as he did. Sir, sir! Do you need a servant? I grew up in the City of Sin, and know it like the back of my hand. I can definitely be of help. Song Jian paused, turned around, and looked at the panting boy before him, a playful smile playing on his lips. Chapter 578: 578: The Fourth Ring Chapter 578: The Fourth Ring S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Early in the morning, Song Jian pushed open the window of his bedroom, and fresh air washed over him. Before him lay a vast plaza, in the middle of which was a fountain gushing with clear water. Some servants had begun to clean the entire mansion early on. This was a manor spreading over three hundred acres; such manors were rare in the City of Sin, reserved only for those of high standing. I originally thought I would only get a normal residency, but I never expected to gain such a large place. This is almost as big as the land I own in Doomsday City! Song Jian stood on the castle, overlooking the entire manor as he reflected. Upon gazing at the estate, Song Jian felt a sudden impulse to relocate his safe house here. After all, the City of Sin is far safer than Doomsday City. After breakfast, Suoen approached Song Jian, holding a pile of magical materials. Suoen, now dressed in servant attire, respectfully said to Song Jian, Master, I have gathered all the materials you need. Song Jian had been in the City of Sin for almost a week. On the third day after acquiring this estate, City Lord Lein held a grand knighting ceremony for him. Everyone in the City of Sin knew that a new lord had been born. Suoen was ecstatic, and for several nights, his excitement had prevented him from getting a good nights sleep. He now acted as Song Jians attendant, serving a distinguished Viscount. Normally, he wouldnt even have the chance to approach such an influential character. It took Song Jian half a day to learn the Magic Rune Array skill from Qi Yun. Then, he began to set up a defensive magical array around his estate. The Magic array required numerous materials, some of which were even controlled supplies that ordinary supply stores did not sell. This was when Suoens local knowledge came in handy; being well-versed in the citys alleys, Suoen knew about almost every black market and underground trading area. It took Suoen only two days to purchase all the materials Song Jian needed. Song Jian was very pleased. He inspected the magical materials Suoen brought back. Soon, he nodded in satisfaction. The quality of these materials was good, entirely suitable for constructing a magical array that could defend the entire estate. Having left Doomsday City, Song Jian could not return for the time being. The concealment rings usage limit had already been depleted. If he wished to return, he would need to find a transfer gate that could bring him directly back to his safe house. This type of gate was typically set up by the game system, so encountering one relied on luck. Another method involved the Transmission Array to return to Doomsday City. However, the main problem was that Doomsday City did not have its own Transmission Array yet. So, for now, Song Jian had to purchase materials to build a Transmission Array in the City of Sin; then, he would have to figure out how to use the in-game mailing system to ask other guild members to build the Transmission Array. The materials required for the Transmission Array are all controlled materials! Song Jian shook his head. He had once asked Annie of the Silver Moon Commerce from the City of Hymns to purchase these materials, but ultimately, she did not succeed. The Transmission Array and the Magic Tower were the special buildings required to upgrade a safe house to a city. Without the Transmission Array, the safe house could not be upgraded to a city. Suoen, heres a list. I want you to buy the materials on it. Remember, even if it costs a lot or takes a long time, the most important thing is to keep it a secret! Song Jian handed Suoen a list of materials needed for the transmission array and said solemnly. Taking the list, Suoen glanced at it. Astonishment flashed across his face, but he didnt ask any questions and only safely put the list away. He said, Master, rest assured, as long as these materials can be found in the City of Sin, I will buy them all. Ill be discreet! Song Jian nodded and said, These are materials for building a transmission array; they are all strictly controlled. You have to be careful! Despite his young age, Suoen was well experienced in dealing with such matters, so Song Jian didnt need to worry for him. Soon, Suoen left the manor with the money Song Jian gave him. Im currently at level 28. Just two levels to go before I reach level 30, at which point I can wear the Golden Ant King Ancestor Set. At that time, I can challenge the first-tier Combat Power! Song Jian contemplated. At the thought of the Ant King Ancestor Set, Song Jian was filled with anticipation. This was an epic level set, and wearing it would significantly improve his abilities. Taken by this thought, Song Jian was eagerly considering heading out of the city to hunt monsters and level up. Suddenly, a servant entered the room and bowed, saying, Sir, a lady named Anna is here to meet you! Anna? Song Jian was taken aback, then promptly responded, Please let her in. Before long, Anna, dressed in a white dress, came in. Seeing Song Jian, a smile spread across her face, Song Jian, are you settling in well here? Im fine, thank you for your concern! Song Jian bowed his head. Ever since he moved into the Viscounts mansion, he hadnt had any contact with Anna. However, he still paid attention to her whereabouts as the epic level quest on his plate was closely related to her. Ever since all of City Lord Lai Yins children were killed by the Blood Queen, Anna had moved into the City Lord Mansion. It also seemed like Anna had not yet disclosed her job class as a Life Priest. I came here because I have something that requires your help, Anna got straight to the point. Song Jian felt a stirring in his chest. It seemed like the fourth phase of the epic quest was about to begin. Seeing Annas hopeful expression, Song Jian quickly nodded, No problem. Ive been looking for something to do. Anna clapped her hands to her chest in relief, I was worried that you might be too busy after becoming a Viscount. With your help, I feel so much more assured. What is the problem? Can you explain the situation to me first? Song Jian asked. This time, its about my profession advancement. I need to gather a Bloodline Vine flower from the Mysterious Garden. With the Bloodline Vine flower, I can use the power of the Goblet of Life to improve my constitution and breakthrough to the next realm! Anna said solemnly. Mysterious Garden? Song Jians brows furrowed. The name was strange and unfamiliar to him. He had never heard of it before. The Mysterious Garden is a secret location not far from the City of Sin, located in a valley of Thunder Beast Mountain. However, it lies within the territorial reach of the Minotaur Black Hoof Tribe. These beastmen are very wary of humans, we need to approach with caution, Anna explained. System: Anna has issued the fourth phase of the epic quest to you: Gather Bloodline Vine Flowers. Do you accept? A secret location? The Black Hoof Tribe? I might even run into an old friend, Song Jian smiled, No problem, Anna. Im ready to leave anytime and accompany you to the Mysterious Garden at Thunder Beast Mountain. Chapter 579: 579: Thief Chapter 579: Thief It was said that the Mysterious Garden was a place created by a research institution prior to Doomsday. They had accidentally discovered a particular plant, capable of extracting a substance from it that could delay aging, hence, it resembled a laboratory. In addition to studying this plant, they also cultivated many rare plants for research. After Doomsday, this place gradually fell into disrepair and turned into a secret realm of the 30th level where many plants became aggressive. Anyone who trespassed here would be attacked by them. The most significant thing was that this secret garden was very discreet, and its information was deliberately concealed. Even players born in the City of Sin were rarely aware of it. From Anna, Song Jian learned that the level of this secret garden was far lower than that of the Dark Castle. It was merely a small three-person dungeon, without any first-order combat creatures inside, so Song Jian was quite at ease accompanying Anna there. After all, with Song Jians current strength, unless assisted by someone else, when facing a creature of first-order combat power, once the duration of his Immortal Sword Body expired, he would be suppressed on all sides and could only escape. Now, with the assistance of Anna, a Life Priest, Song Jian believed that just the two of them could clear the entire dungeon. After a brief preparation, Song Jian and Anna set off towards the secret garden. Although the difficulty of this secret realm is not high, it takes some effort to approach it, Anna explained to Song Jian: It lies within the territory of the Blackhoof Tribe of the Tauren Tribe, which is very watchful against humans. We must sneak in during the night The two rode on their warhorses for a day, arriving at a mountain range by dusk, densely covered with towering trees, resembling an untouched primordial forest. Since leaving Doomsday City, Song Jian had passed through a vast desert and few green plants. The crops outside the City of Sin had already astounded Song Jian, let alone the existence of such a large primordial forest here. The Thunder Beast Mountain is ahead, and beyond that lies the territory of the Blackhoof Tribe. You guys should go back and inform my uncle that we will return in about three to five days. Anna handed the reins of her warhorse to her guards. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides Song Jian and Anna, three guards from the City Lord Mansion also accompanied them. Although they were elite, they were of little use in getting into the Mysterious Garden. They had now completed their task of escorting Anna to Thunder Beast Mountain. Miss, Sir Song, be careful! A middle-aged man in armor took the reins of the two warhorses. I wish Miss and Sir Song triumph! The guards pounded their chests with their right hands, saluted, and shouted loudly to them. Watching the three leave, Song Jian said to Anna: How about we rest here for the night and climb the Thunder Beast Mountain tomorrow? Anna shook her head: We need to sneak in during the night when the Taurens are not paying attention so we can get into the Mysterious Garden. There are too many Taurens nearby during the day. Song Jian nodded, wondering if Kane had returned to the Blackhoof Tribe after their separation and whether he had become the chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe with the help of the Totem Pillar. If they rashly visited and found that Kane hadnt returned, or failed to seize the chieftain position, wouldnt it be awkward? The night in the forest was not quiet. This was when many wild beasts came out for hunting. Song Jian saw a black panther that was five or six meters long perching on a big tree, staring at them with its emerald green eyes. A giant snake as thick as a water bucket and tens of meters long slithered past them. The wild beasts in this forest were all no lower than the 25th level. The level of the black panther and the giant snake he saw earlier were even at the 30th level which was higher than Song Jians level. This area belonged to the high-level monster zone, which the players hadnt dared to venture into yet because their levels were still low. But as the players levels grew higher, whether this original forest on Thunder Beast Mountain could be preserved was uncertain. Strange, why dont the wild beasts in this area attack us? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled along the way. The names of the wild beasts in this forest were all red, which meant they were creatures that launched attacks actively. Once anyone entered their alert range, they would launch an attack. However, Song Jian and Anna didnt intentionally avoid them, but the beasts did not launch an attack even when they noticed the two of them. This is my passive ability taking effect, Life Affinity! Anna laughed: No living creature will attack me on its own. Song Jian was stunned, taking a sharp intake of breath. This passive ability is too powerful. Why did his Sword Controller seem so weak compared to this epic profession? Compared to this Life Priest, my Sword Controller profession is so shabby that its embarrassing to mention! Song Jian thought, shaking his head. The two walked for most of the night and finally arrived at a valley. Anna pointed to the valley ahead and said: The entrance to the Mysterious Garden is in that valley. Look at the place with the burning torches, thats the Blackhoof Tribe Song Jian looked ahead. Around 500 meters away from them was a sunken area. Looking into it from the entrance, the valley was bald without any plants. This was in sharp contrast to the luxuriant forest around it, as if someone had plucked out a patch of the forest. In more than an hour, it will be dawn. This is the perfect time for us to enter the Mysterious Garden! Anna said, showing a trace of fatigue on her face. After walking one night in Thunder Beast Mountain, even without the disturbance of wild beasts, they had expended a lot of energy, even Song Jian felt some fatigue, not to mention Anna, a young girl. Just as the two were preparing to move towards the valley, a frightened cry for help suddenly came from a distance. Following that, a small, thin figure ran towards them in panic. He looked a little ragged, as if he had been greatly frightened. Player? Song Jian looked at the mans face and then glanced at the top of his head. The mans information wasnt hidden, which meant he was a player. Ye Tong, Level 25, Thief, Vitality Points: 1100/1100, Spirit Points: 300/300 Hes a Gods Chosen! Anna murmured. NPCs couldnt see a players information, but Anna obviously had her own way to identify them. Song Jian frowned slightly, summoned his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, and assumed a defensive posture. He originally thought that no player would appear on Thunder Beast Mountain, but unexpectedly, he encountered a player being chased here. Meanwhile, Ye Tong, who was being pursued by something at the moment, was running for his life in terror. Upon seeing Song Jian and Anna, a gleam of joy flashed across his face, and he hurried towards them. Chapter 580: 580: Life Chain Chapter 580: Life Chain Seeing Song Jian, Ye Tongs face lit up with joy. Although the information above Song Jians head was all hidden, she immediately recognized him as a player. Hey, brother, help, save me! Ye Tong shouted as she ran. Players in the game were a strange group. They could easily become enemies over a piece of equipment, but when in danger, they would ask the nearest player for help, even if they hadnt met before. This phenomenon seemed odd to NPC adventurers in the game, but not to players. As a rogue, Ye Tong came to the Blackhoof Tribe to complete a mission but was discovered by the tribe members during the mission and had been pursued until now. My level is still too low. If I were two levels higher, I wouldnt have alerted anyone when leaving, Ye Tong thought with some regret. This mission was important to her and couldnt be easily given up. Seeing Song Jian, she saw her last straw and hurried towards him without hesitation. Song Jians face darkened. He and Anna originally came here to quietly enter the Mysterious Garden dungeon without alerting the Blackhoof Tribe, but now their whereabouts were likely exposed, and it became doubtful whether they could enter the Mysterious Garden. As for Ye Tong, although she was also a player and a female player at that, Song Jian didnt trust her easily. He had seen several instances of people bringing trouble upon others and then slipping away. More importantly, Anna, a Life Priest, had weak combat capabilities, and he had to ensure her safety. Ye Tong saw that Song Jian only had a guarded expression and didnt come forward to help, which made her feel disappointed and lost. But this was her only chance of survival, so she stumbled and gasped for breath as she ran towards Song Jian. Song Jian stared at her with his longsword tightly held in his hand, protecting Anna behind him, without obstructing her actions. This gave Ye Tong a slight hope, and she ran faster. Be careful, there are beasts chasing me! Ye Tong whispered. Afterward, a loud roar was heard from the depths of the dense forest behind her. It was full of dominance, like the king of beasts, almost shattering the air. The strong energy swept the forest ahead, and all the trees seemed like they were about to be crushed. Song Jian gave Ye Tong a cold stare, aware of her malicious intentions, but now that he was involved, he had no choice but to confront the enemy. Im s-sorry, I had no choice Ye Tong stood a few meters away from Song Jian, panting heavily, with her hands on her knees. She knew she had done something inappropriate and gave Song Jian an embarrassed smile. At that moment, three huge black tigers emerged from the woods, each seven or eight meters long. Their massive claws gripped the ground as they encircled the group in an arc formation. Their eyes glinted with bloodlust, and they wore vicious expressions, even when facing Anna. Theyve been controlled. My passive ability is useless against them, Anna said, her face pale. The three black tigers put tremendous pressure on her, reminding her of the Shadow Teeth she had encountered before in the Shadowfang Mountain Range. This thief even brought two helpers! Tuya, go inform the chief, Ill hold them off! a deep voice rang out, and soon after, two burly Tauren emerged from the dense forest. What did you steal from them? Song Jian grabbed the retreating Ye Tong and stared into her eyes. Its my mission item! Ye Tong struggled but couldnt break free from Song Jians grip. How could his strength overpower mine? Ye Tong thought. As a rogue, her main attribute was agility, but close combat professions would also add some strength. Ye Tong had obtained two Strength Fruits and one potential crystal, and with her equipment, her strength had exceeded thirty points. His strength must be at least forty-five points, or even higher! Ye Tong guessed. Is your life important, or is the mission item important? Song Jian retorted. If you block them for me, Ill split the mission reward with you! Ye Tong clenched her teeth. Ill say it again, hand over the mission item, or Ill throw you to those beasts! Song Jian said impatiently. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ye Tong narrowed her eyes, and a snake-blade dagger appeared in her right hand. You forced me into this, Ye Tong gritted her teeth and thrust the dagger towards Song Jians chest. Humph, na?ve! Song Jian snorted coldly, grabbed Ye Tong by the collar, and with a terrifying burst of strength, lifted her up and threw her violently onto a nearby tree. Ye Tong flew through the air like a stone towards a tree, but at the last moment, she managed to control her body, performed a mid-air flip, and landed firmly on a tree branch. Hey, thanks for the help, brother! Ye Tong gave Song Jian a triumphant smile and a flying kiss before turning to leave. Song Jians attack hadnt harmed her but indirectly helped her escape. Not good! Song Jians face darkened. If Ye Tong escaped, he and Anna would face the wrath of the Blackhoof Tribe. Even if Kane had become the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe, he couldnt explain away aiding Ye Tongs escape. Life Chain! Anna raised her hand, and a milky white chain shot towards Ye Tong. Ye Tong paled and suddenly emitted a puff of black smoke that enveloped her body, making her disappear. She had been saving this powerful invisibility skill for a while but hadnt used it because the beasts could still detect her using their sense of smell. After turning invisible, Ye Tongs speed was reduced by 40%. As she took a step to run, the white chain curved in mid-air and wrapped around an empty space. Slowly, Ye Tong reappeared, her entire body bound by the milky white chain, unable to move. How did you find me? Ye Tong looked at Anna with an incredulous expression on her face. Chapter 581: Meeting Kane Again Chapter 581: Meeting Kane Again Anna flashed a slight smile and pulled her right hand with force. Ye Tong involuntarily flew in the direction of Song Jian, her entire body now out of her control. With Annas Life Chain, as long as it locks onto a target that possesses vital life force, it can automatically track and bind them, no matter where Ye Tong hides, as long as they are within a certain range. Take out the item, or we will hand you over to them! Song Jians face turned ugly, he threateningly said to Ye Tong, who had almost managed to escape due to his lapse in judgment, almost making him and Anna scapegoats for her actions. But that is my quest item! Ye Tong protested, but when she saw the three black tigers and the robust Minotaur, she finally admitted defeat: If you keep binding me like this, how can I retrieve it? Wont you let me go? Song Jian glanced at Anna, he was a bit concerned. If they released Ye Tong, she might take the chance to escape; No problem, if she runs again, I can just bind her back! Anna confidently assured. Song Jian gave a slight smile and nodded his head. At Annas thought, the chains binding Ye Tong suddenly transformed into a radiant white light, vanishing into thin air. Ye Tong gave Anna a curious look, then turned to Song Jian enviously: You are really lucky to have recruited such a formidable Follower. Cut the crap and hand over the item! Song Jian retorted impatiently. Fine, Im giving it to you, no need to be so fierce! From her belongings, Ye Tong took out a stone carving and handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian accepted the carving and saw it was a well-crafted stone statue of a Minotaur. The Minotaur was depicted wearing simple clothes, one hand held behind his back, the other molded into a knife shape. The sculpture was brought to life with such detail that even the prideful expression of the Minotaur seemed lifelike, as if nothing in the world could faze him. Upon holding the carving, Song Jian discovered it had no special attributes, just a simple item. But if it were merely a trinket, the Blackhoof Tribe wouldnt have guarded it so strictly. After Ye Tong stole it, they quickly noticed it was missing and sent two experts to pursue. This is the statue of our Blackhoof Tribes ancestor, give it back to us! The remaining sturdy Minotaur watched Song Jian vigilantly, his eyes occasionally glancing at the stone carving in Song Jians hand, the Minotaur appeared very tense. Hey, now that Ive given the item back to you, I can leave, right? Ye Tong glared at Song Jian and hollered loudly. After handing over the item, Ye Tongs mission was directly flagged as a failure, which irritated her, but she was helpless. Fine, you can go now. Song Jian waved a hand dismissively at Ye Tong, appearing impatient. Hmph, Ill remember this! Ye Tong rolled her eyes at Song Jian, activated her Acceleration Skill, and quickly disappeared into the jungle. Just then, a deep drum beat suddenly echoed from the direction of the Blackhoof Tribe. Thud, thud, thud. The low and rapid drum beats made ones heartbeat follow its rhythm involuntarily. Upon hearing the drumbeats, the Minotaur who was keeping an eye on Song Jian and Anna showed a hint of joy. The three black tigers also began roaring towards the sky in unison. The tigers roar echoed throughout the forest, causing all the surrounding animals to flee in alarm. Who dares to steal from the Blackhoof Tribes territory! A loud roar echoed, and a group of Minotaur warriors in leather armor emerged from the woods. The Minotaur in the lead appeared especially robust, towering over the others. Over his shoulder, he carried a massive stone pillar. Kane, do you remember me? Upon seeing the Minotaur leading the group, Song Jians face lit up with joy as he hurriedly shouted. Song Jian, is that you? Kane looked startled for a moment, but then recognized Song Jians voice and burst into loud laughter, striding towards Song Jian and Anna. My friend, have you come to visit me? It excited Kane to see Song Jian, and he enthusiastically hugged Song Jian, patting him on the back and saying, You said you would come to see me. I knew you would keep your word! Song Jian was a bit embarrassed; he hadnt intended to visit Kane on this trip. He didnt even know if Kane had become the Chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe, so how could he visit recklessly. Chief, he is with the woman who stole our sacred object! A young Minotaur whispered into Kanes ear. Nonsense, Song Jian is my friend, my benefactor. He rescued me from the Dark Castle of the Shadow Giant Dragon, and also helped me retrieve the tribes Totem Pillar! How could he possibly be with our enemy? Kane released Song Jian, glared back with his bulging ox eyes, and scolded. Kane, its true, I dont know that woman. However, I have retrieved the item she stole. Song Jian explained, at the same time he handed the Minotaur stone carving to Kane. Kane held the stone carving above his head with both hands and shouted, See this! My friend Song Jian has retrieved our sacred item for us! ROAR~ All of the Minotaurs shouted as they held their weapons high. Song Jian, come on, lets return to the Blackhoof Tribe, and well celebrate! Kane slapped Song Jian on the shoulder, his face beaming with smiles. It was almost dawn by the time Song Jian had followed Kane back to the Blackhoof Tribe. And he was directly led to the tribal square where Kane lit up a three-meter tall bonfire. He hosted a grand welcome celebration for Song Jian. Goblets of wine were raised, huge mouthfuls of meat were ingested. Horns and war drums sounded together, accompanied by earth-shaking songs. Dozens of Minotaurs danced around the bonfire, performing a unique tribal dance. The celebration lasted for over three hours. Song Jian drank until he passed out and was carried into a tent. All Anna could do, with a helpless look on her face, was to stay at his side and take care of him. By the time Song Jian woke up, it was already late afternoon. Noticing Anna, who had been by his side the whole time, Song Jian felt a pang of guilt and immediately apologized: Anna, Im sorry for the delay weve caused going to the Mysterious Garden. Anna cuts him off, shaking her head: I didnt expect you to be friends with the Chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe. If we had known, we wouldnt have had to sneak in. I met Kane in the Dark Castle. Back then, he wasnt the Chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe yet. After obtaining the Goblet of Life, we parted ways, and I was not informed of his latest situation At this moment, Kanes voice echoed from outside the tent: Song Jian, are you awake? Song Jian quickly got up and called out, Im awake, come in! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The tent curtains lifted, and Kane entered. Seeing Song Jian, Kane couldnt hide his delight. He said to Song Jian, Song Jian, you have come at a great time. Today is the day of our Blackhoof Tribes ritual ceremony. During the ceremony, the young people of the tribe will have the chance to understand their natural talents. For this ceremony, I want to invite you to take part. At that time, lets see if you can win the favor of the ancestors of our Blackhoof Tribe! Chapter 582: The Existence of Mother Earth Chapter 582: The Existence of Mother Earth By the time evening arrived, the Blackhoof Tribe was bustling with more people than yesterday when Song Jian was welcomed; for today was the annual sacrificial ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe. The young minotaurs of the tribe had been preparing their bodies and minds at home, hoping for the blessings of their ancestors and the chance to acquire better skills through the sacrificial ceremony. Xerxes was one of the most outstanding warriors in the Blackhoof Tribe. He had spent a month alone in Thunder Beast Mountain to train before the sacrificial ceremony, only returning to the tribe three days ago. Once he returned, he locked himself in his room, refusing to talk to anyone as he tuned his body and mind to its peak condition. The more robust the body and spirit, the longer one can withstand the test, the higher the chance of acquiring a superior skill! This time, I must get an epic-level skill. It would be perfect if I could obtain the War Stomp skill, Xerxes contemplated as he sat, adjusting his breathing. As he was thinking, suddenly there was a knocking sound at his door. Before Xerxes could answer, the door was banged open, and a young minotaur with wide shoulders and a massive physique, albeit with a slightly childish face, barged in. Xerxes, the sacrificial ceremony is about to begin, why arent you getting ready? Im almost dying of anxiety! The moment he entered, the young minotaur sat on the stone chair, grabbed a piece of cold roast meat from the table, and started eating. Like a solid tower, the young minotaur sat down, and the stone chair creaked as it endured his weight. Kalu, when will you stop being so impulsive? Luckily I sensed it was you before you walked in. Otherwise, you might have been a corpse by now Xerxes released a puff of white air, which remained suspended like an arrow after shooting more than a foot from his mouth. He glanced at the young minotaur sitting on the stone chair and sighed slightly. Hey, of course, I knew you would recognise me, Xerxes. I wouldnt do this in anyone elses house Kalu replied nonchalantly. Kalu, hows your training with the Powerful Bull Demon Fist that I taught you last time? Xerxes stood up slowly, his muscular upper body naked. His body was not as robust as Kalus, but it was well-proportioned, full of explosive power. If Kalus body was an unrefined iron ingot, then Xerxess body was already a piece of fine steel. Elder brother Xerxes, that Boxing seems great, but its not very powerful. You said there was a current in my body, but I cant feel it Kalu scratched his head, showing a worried expression. You fool, this boxing practice is not for fighting. Its to refine your spirit and harmonize it with your body. In the future, with each punch you throw, you can utilise 100% of your power without hurting your body Xerxes shook his head, showing a slightly exasperated expression as he looked at Kalu. Kalu was Xerxes cousin and has been following him since childhood. He is Xerxes most loyal follower. By the way, Xerxes, this time, the chief invited a human to attend our sacrificial ceremony. Many in the tribe object, but the chief insists, even the elders cant convince him. Kalu suddenly mentioned. A human? Xerxes frowned, thought for a while, and then said, I read in our tribes records that, hundreds of years ago, our Blackhoof Tribe was the most prosperous among the tribes on Thunder Beast Mountain, with a population of over ten thousand. We not only invited humans to our sacrificial ceremony but also many other allied races. However, after the war that nearly wiped out our tribe, this tradition stopped What? Other races were invited to our sacrificial ceremony? Kalu looked surprised and dubious. Xerxes shook his head. He knew Kalu would prefer fighting a beast over surveying the tribes records. Talking to him about it was really a pointless endeavour. Xerxes patted Kalus shoulder and said, You look so eager. Lets go and attend the tribal sacrificial ceremony. Besides, I want others to know that not just anyone could attend the Blackhoof Tribes sacrificial ceremony hundreds of years ago! The sacrificial ceremony was a tradition of the Blackhoof Tribe and deemed a very important event. Even during the tribal war hundreds of years ago, the tradition was never discontinued. This was a source of immense pride and considered sacred by the minotaurs of the Blackhoof Tribe. In Xerxes view, even if Kane was the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe, he wouldnt dare to desecrate this sacred tradition in the hearts of his tribesmen. If you insist on inviting a human to participate in the sacrificial ceremony of our Blackhoof Tribe, then I will challenge him according to tradition, to see if he is worthy of receiving the blessings of our minotaur ancestors, Xerxes thought to himself. The now hungover Song Jian was unaware of the pressure Kane was under to allow him to participate in the sacrificial ceremony. After quickly freshening up, he sat cross-legged on the ground, adjusting his body state, as per Kanes instruction. You need to sense the existence of the Mother Earth and appreciate her gifts! Thats why you should sit on the ground, Kane had advised before leaving. Song Jian, do you feel the presence of Mother Earth? Anna sat on a stone chair and curiously asked Song Jian, who seemed no different from someone fast asleep. No, but I can feel the presence of the god of sleep. Im so sleepy! Song Jian yawned, rubbing the corners of his eyes, looking like he had just woken up. He had not slept all night and had been drunk and carried back in the early hours of the morning. He had barely woken up before he was roused by Kane to prepare for the sacrificial ceremony. If not for the fact that this was a game world, Song Jian would have collapsed. I wonder what the sacrificial ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe looks like. Theyve always been very secretive, isolated from the world, and rarely interact with other races Anna played with the Goblet of Life, speaking in a low voice. Song Jian glanced at Anna. Since becoming a Life Priest, she was softer, but her equipment was quite ordinary, usually just the Goblet of Life. I need to get Anna some equipment when I have a chance Song Jian thought to himself. At that moment, Kane walked in looking a bit worried, The sacrificial ceremony is about to start, Song Jian, lets go. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 583: Bull Head Man Language Chapter 583: Bull Head Man Language The Ritual Ceremony is the most sacred ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe, and only invited guests can participate. Anna can only stay in her room until the ceremony is over. As they walked, Kane explained some matters of attention to Song Jian; Finally, after a moment of hesitation, Kane said to Song Jian, During the Ritual Ceremony, you may be challenged by warriors from the tribe during the ancestors protection segment. You need to be prepared! The Ritual Ceremony consists of many steps and rituals that elicit the talent skills of each young Tauren warrior, particularly in the final ancestors protection segment. In the past, being invited to participate in the Ritual Ceremony of the Blackhoof Tribe was considered the highest honor among other races. Moreover, each participating non-tribal person was also an elite member of their respective race. Facing the challenge of the young Blackhoof Tribe warrior in the ancestors protection segment was an essential part of the ceremony. If you could successfully defeat the challenger, you would naturally continue to participate in the ancestors protection ritual, and you might even gain a valuable talent skill. However, if you failed, it would mean that you were not the best, and naturally, you would not be able to continue with the ancestors protection segment. Song Jians heart sank, but he soon realized that this must be a test, just like defeating a boss in a game. In order to obtain good equipment dropped by the boss, you must first kill the boss. There must be a proportional relationship between the harvest and the difficulty, otherwise, the game would not allow Song Jian to gain an opportunity to increase his talent skills easily. This was a talent skill, after all, something that each person would only acquire when entering the game. Some players didnt even have a talent skill after birth, and only obtained one after reaching level 10 and gaining a profession. Therefore, talent skills were much more valuable than other ordinary skills; No problem, Kane. I am willing to accept anyones challenge! Song Jian laughed. Kane nodded. He was well aware of Song Jians strength. Anyone who could fight the Shadow Giant Dragon for a few minutes, not to mention the young Tauren warriors of the Blackhoof Tribe, even an empowered Kane himself would not be confident that he could definitely defeat Song Jian. Thunder Beast Mountain, the Blackhoof Tribe; Atop Mount Dagogya All the important figures of the Blackhoof Tribe were gathered here. Standing in front of the crowd was the tall figure of Kane, the chieftain of the Blackhoof Tribe and now the strongest in the tribe. Even the Blackhoof Tribes sacred relic C the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar C had already recognized him as its master. He looked around and nodded, announcing, It seems that everyone has arrived. So, I hereby declare the Blackhoof Ritual Ceremony to begin now! Boom, boom, boom~ War drums were struck. At first, only one person was drumming vigorously. Soon, another person joined, and two war drums were struck simultaneously. Before long, there were three, four, ten, and finally, a total of thirteen war drums were struck at the same time. Xerxes, who was standing amidst the crowd, stared at the drummers and sighed in his heart; The tribal chronicles once recorded that at the height of the Blackhoof Tribes power, during the Ritual Ceremony, more than a thousand war drums were struck simultaneously. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Someday, under my leadership, the Blackhoof Tribe will definitely return to the glory of our past! Xerxes clenched his fists and swore in his heart. A bleak song echoed on Mount Dagogya, resonating across the mountain. The song was mournful and sad, like a mothers lament, making every member of the Blackhoof Tribe feel a pang in their heart. The song was initiated by a few elders of the tribe. Soon afterward, Kane loosened his throat and joined in. In no time, all the members of the Blackhoof Tribe who were standing on Mount Dagogya began to sing together; Song Jian felt a bit embarrassed as everyone else around him was singing, and he was the only one who hadnt opened his mouth. However, the melody and lyrics of the song were quite simple, and it kept looping as it was sung. Song Jian listened to it two or three times and had already memorized it. When the song came around for the fourth time, he joined in quietly. At first, Song Jian was merely imitating. As time went by, however, his voice grew louder. As it blended with the surrounding sounds, he became immersed in a mysterious state. Although he initially didnt know the meaning of the lyrics, somehow, after a while, the meaning of the entire song manifested itself in Song Jians mind. Humility, bravery, honor! Mother Earth watches over you! Our tribe has faced numerous disasters, Struggling at the edge of death and destruction. The cries of children, the sighs of the elderly, tears in the eyes of our sisters all fill me with shame! The roar of beasts, the laughter of enemies, and the corpses of our companions lie before my eyes! Warriors of the Blackhoof Tribe, remember every night of the battle to eliminate our race! Do not forget the shame of our ancestors, do not let that night descend upon us again! Mother Earth watches over us! Song Jian sang this ancient song over and over again, not even knowing when the lyrics had become deeply engraved in his mind. By the time the drums stopped, Song Jian suddenly realized that, like the other Tauren, he was already in tears. System: You have learned Tauren language! A simple prompt appeared in the system bar, but it brought Song Jian an exhilarating feeling. It should be noted that in the game, all races communicate with players using a universal language. However, each race actually has its own unique language. If you dont understand the language of a race, many things you may obtain cannot be used, including but not limited to various racial skills, racial recipes, and racial blueprints. One can say that from now on, the Tauren race would have no secrets left for Song Jian. Song Jian didnt know if it was just his imagination, but after the song had ended, the eyes of the Tauren around him seemed to have softened quite a bit, even Kane was showing him a gratified smile. Each phase of the Ritual Ceremony unfolded, paying tribute to the ancestors and the tribe members who had died in wars. This continued for a long time, until late at night, when the full moon rose above them. Finally, the last part of the ceremony arrived C the Ancestors Blessing, for unlocking talent skills. At this moment, all the young Tauren under the age of thirty stood up excitedly. A dozen arm-thick stone pillars slowly rose atop Mount Dagogya. Some pillars had stone-carved Tauren statues displayed on them, while others were bare, displaying nothing. Song Jian glanced and saw that the empty pillars and those with stone statues were about half-and-half. The stolen statue he had retrieved from the thief earlier was placed on one of the pillars. Choose the ancestor you worship and pray to them devoutly. If the ancestor acknowledges you, you can unlock your talent skill under their blessing! Kane shouted at the young Tauren. The young Tauren began to walk towards the pillars with statues, gathering around them. Kane motioned for Song Jian to follow. As he was about to step forward, a voice suddenly called out. Wait, chieftain! According to the customs of our tribe, I want to challenge this human participating in the Ritual Ceremony! Xerxes stepped out from the crowd, his eyes firm as he looked at Song Jian standing beside Kane. Chapter 584: Challenge Chapter 584: Challenge During the sacrificial ceremony, challenging other racial elites who were invited was a tradition of the Blackhoof Tribe, as well as a means for the tribe to showcase its strength to the outside world. Elites from other races could refuse the challenge, but by refusing, they would automatically lose the qualification to participate in the upcoming ceremony. Facing Xerxes challenge, Song Jian stepped forward and shouted loudly, I accept the challenge! In response to Xerxes challenge and Song Jians acceptance, all members of the Blackhoof Tribe let out a unanimous cheera show of appreciation and support for both Xerxes and Song Jian. Xerxes pulled out a pair of metal gauntlets from his chest and wore them on his hands. The gauntlets surface was built from countless metal scales, resembling snake scales. On the knuckles of the gauntlets, there were wild beast fangs inlaid and protruding outward, looking extra ferocious. Song Jian squinted. The surface of Xerxes gauntlets emitted a dark gold glow, indicating they were Dark Gold Quality weapons. In terms of grade, they were not much different from his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With a thought, Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. The two of them faced each other, their auras constantly building and the battle ready to ignite. Be careful! Xerxes shouted in a low voice, his gauntlet-covered fist striking down towards Song Jian. The fangs on his gauntlet shimmered with cold light, closing in on Song Jians face in an instant. So fast! Song Jian was startled. Even though Xerxes was a few levels lower than him, only level 26, he felt Xerxes was even stronger than a level 30 elite. Song Jian brandished his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword to block Xerxes punch, then took the opportunity to thrust his sword forward at Xerxes neck. Xerxes body was like a python, swaying gently, barely dodging yet giving Song Jian an intense sense of danger. The sword in his hand was less than three centimeters away from Xerxes neck. With a slight extension, it could penetrate through his throat. However, Song Jian retreated hastily with a look of surprise on his face, as if he wasnt about to pierce Xerxes but rather Xerxes was stabbing towards his throat. In the blink of an eye, Xerxes let out a growl, and a strong surge of energy suddenly erupted from his body. The surrounding air burst into a thunderous roar, and the solid rocks beneath their feet trembled violently. Many places cracked open, revealing finger-width fissures. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing Song Jian evade in time, Xerxes also revealed a moment of surprise in his eyes. Song Jians sensitivity to danger had exceeded Xerxes expectations. With a twist of his body, Xerxes leaped into the air. The momentum between his fists was like a hurricane, emitting a piercing scream. A tremendous force burst out from Xerxes fists, like a mountain pressing down, rushing towards Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! A dazzling Sword Qi blossomed from the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Facing Xerxes, Song Jian fiercely slashed towards the sky. For a moment, the two of them exchanged blows, the sound of intense clashes occasionally erupting like thunder on the peak of Mount Dagoa. It didnt take long for them to exchange dozens of moves, with the battle reaching its boiling point. The unrestrained Sword Qi and surging fist force forced the onlookers to retreat three or four meters away. The fierce battle between the two men stirred the blood of the young minotaurs all around, who couldnt help but cheer excitedly, clapping their hands. Kalu was left dumbfounded. Its the first time Ive seen Xerxes unleash his full strength Kalu stared intently at the battling duo, his eyes filled with admiration for Song Jian. Xerxes was the most formidable among the young minotaurs and was heralded as the Blackhoof Tribes most promising young warrior. Minotaur warriors of his age could hardly put up a fight against him. Kalu hadnt seen Xerxes unleash his full power in a long time. To be able to fight like this with Xerxes, the strength of this human is not to be underestimated! An elderly minotaur next to Kane, leaning on a cane, remarked solemnly. The old minotaur was an elder of the Blackhoof Tribe who had been strongly opposed to Song Jian participating in the sacrificial ceremony. Now that he had seen Song Jians strength, he had come to acknowledge and accept Song Jians abilities. Kane remained silent, enjoying the show of the two warriors. Although they seemed to be fighting fiercely, Song Jian had not yet unleashed his full strength. At least, he had not used the power that could double his abilities and directly compete with the Shadow Giant Dragon. If Song Jian were to unleash his full power, Xerxes would not stand a chance against him. After another exchange, Song Jian and Xerxes were separated by a distance of three to four meters, standing face to face. I can feel that youre still holding back. Next, I will unleash my strongest move. If you can withstand it, I will admit that you have the qualification to participate in the upcoming sacrificial ceremony! Xerxes stared into Song Jians eyes, speaking word by word. Xerxes could clearly sense that Song Jian had not given it his all, which was something he found hard to accept. While Song Jians strength was indeed high, the gap between them should not be so vast. Song Jian smiled slightly and held his sword across his chest, saying to Xerxes, Come on. Xerxes hands spread open in front of him like claws, ready to pounce like a ferocious beast. His lower body stood firm, his upper body leaned forward, and his waist slightly swaying, exuding a violent, bloodthirsty air. Tiger Demon Fist! Xerxes let out a roar akin to a tigers growl, the air trembling in response. In an instant, he transformed into a terrifying whirlwind, swirling around his body. Song Jian suddenly saw a blur before his eyes. The next moment, he felt a violent pain in his abdomen. As the pang of pain crept up his chest, it felt as if he had been bitten by a wild beast. Xerxes figure turned into a terrifying tornado, and Song Jians eyes couldnt even capture his movements. He could only passively endure the onslaught of attacks. One punch, two punches, three punches Song Jian was battered around like a human punching bag, without any room for retaliation. The young minotaur observers erupted in exultant roars, their excitement palpable. Song Jian was hit by several heavy punches, his Vitality Points dropping by a third. Xerxes speed was too fast for the naked eye to catch, making it seemingly impossible for a level 26 Minotaur warrior to bear. He wont be able to hold on for much longer! Song Jians eyes narrowed, and his sword started to move automatically in his hand. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Clang! Clang! Clang! A series of crisp collision sounds rang out as countless sparks exploded around Song Jians body. Each burst of sparks was the result of a collision between Xerxes metal gauntlets and the sword. With the seemingly slow yet swift Tai Chi Sword Skill, Song Jian blocked almost all of Xerxes attacks. Despite a few punches slipping through, their damage had been reduced by 92%, preventing Xerxes from causing any further harm to Song Jian. Chapter 585: 585: Discarded Chapter 585: Discarded Xerxes moves extremely fast, and to the other minotaurs, he seems to be at a complete advantage, leaving Song Jian unable to resist and forced to adopt a defensive stance. In reality, Xerxes felt like vomiting blood in frustration. Each of his blows, no matter how fast, always landed on Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. And the force transmitted from the sword felt incredibly tenacious, like an old cowhide, which no matter how powerful the impact upon it, it would quake violently and then quickly dissipate the force, causing no harm at all. Well done, Xerxes! Truly worthy of being the finest youth of our Blackhoof Tribe! Hes completely dominating! He has completely suppressed his opponent! Who would have thought Xerxes was this powerful! What kind of skills is he using? How can he be so fast? This is just terrifying! The younger minotaurs around began to clap and cheer, but the elders among them remained silent, wearing furrowed brows. Some venerable minotaurs with a chill in their aura exchanged looks among themselves, subtly shaking their heads. Chief, this cant go on. If they continue to fight, Xerxes will get hurt. He is the most promising youth of the Blackhoof Tribe whispered a minotaur with a broken horn on his left on Kanes ear. Kane nodded, and holding his Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, he took a step forward. He was just about to stop the fight, but the situation in the ring suddenly changed. Xerxes suddenly slowed down, stumbled a couple of steps and knelt to the ground. His face was flushed red and his skin reflected a swirl of currents underneathlike insects squirming within his body. Spewed A mouthful of dense blood gushed out of Xerxes mouth, and his aura was suddenly low; When Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill finally ended, he sheathed his sword and stood in place. Seeing Xerxes suddenly fall, he looked surprised. Tai Chi Sword Skill had a certain chance to rebound the opponents attacks. But Song Jians Tai Chi Sword Skill was only at level 2, making the probability of triggering a counterattack very small. He normally used it as a defensive measure in battles. But today, under Xerxes storm-like attacks, the sword skill actually triggered a counter effect; Even if it did trigger a rebound, it shouldnt have caused him this much damage. What exactly happened? Song Jian was puzzled and didnt know how to react for a moment. Xerxes! Kalu cried out in a loud voice, rushing forward to hold onto Xerxes. He glared at Song Jian, his eyes filled with rage. Xerxes was the person whom Kalu admired the most. Seeing him being defeated, a fury filled his heart, and he desperately wanted to fight Song Jian himself. It was just a friendly match. How could you hit him so hard? Kalu yelled. At this moment, Xerxes looked extremely frightening, continuously vomitting blood from his mouth while drenched in sweat. He lay curled up on the ground, his body was involuntarily convulsing, as if all his muscles were contracted together. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kalu, dont be rude! An elderly minotaur leaning on a walking stick came over to examine Xerxes. Before long, the old minotaur let out a sigh, slowly stood up, and said, He overused his Tiger Demon Fist. The surging fist energy has broken through his meridian restraint and begun rampaging within his body Elder, please save Xerxes. He cant be injured! Kalu was instantly panicked and begged the old minotaur. Kane and several elders of the Blackhoof Tribe surrounded them. Xerxes was the most promising young tribal member. If he was injured and had to delay the triggering of his innate skills, it would already be quite unacceptable. If he was really incapacitated, it would be devastating for the Blackhoof Tribe. Several elders of the Blackhoof Tribe began to examine Xerxes. When they finally stood up, they shook their heads gravely at Kane. His meridians have been damaged severely. It would be a miracle if he survives one elder said with a sigh. The Tiger Demon Fist is too demanding for him at his current state. It would have been better if he had waited until he was at level 30 before using it! The energy from the Tiger Demon Fist has already flooded every part of his body. Even if he can be healed, he would likely be bedridden for the rest of his life What a shame. This is a loss our Blackhoof Tribe cant afford The elders eyes reflected their heartache. Xerxes was the most promising among the younger generation, and seeing him get crippled in a friendly match was just unbearable. However, none of the elders blamed Song Jian. On one hand, Xerxes injury was primarily due to his poor control over Tiger Demon Fist. His state now was akin to getting possessed by a devil and had little to do with Song Jian. But the younger minotaurs glared at Song Jian in anger. They believed that it was the friendly match with Song Jian that led to Xerxes condition. They viewed Song Jian as the culprit. Alright, the winner of the challenge is Song Jian! Kane announced with a grim face. Quickly take Xerxes for medical treatment. The ceremony will continue! The ceremony couldnt be interrupted just because of Xerxes, but everyone from the Blackhoof Tribe, including Kane, felt heavy-hearted and were worried about Xerxes. Just at that moment, Song Jian suddenly raised his hand to stop the minotaurs from carrying off Xerxes. Wait! Song Jian looked at Kane and said, My friend Anna came with me. Shes a Life Priest. She may be able to heal Xerxes. Kanes eyes lit up and he quickly stopped the minotaurs from moving Xerxes. He asked Song Jian excitedly, Brother, are you sure? Can she really heal Xerxes and restore him to his original state? Anna is a Life Priest. If even she cant heal him, then Im afraid theres no one in this world who can, Song Jian said quietly, glancing at Xerxes. The power of life is the best healing energy in the game. There is virtually no disease or wound that Anna cant heal in this world. Quick, bring Miss Anna here! Kane quickly said to a minotaur nearby. A Life Priest? The tribes record seems to have mentioned them! The elderly minotaur who examined Xerxes earlier had a reminiscent look on his face. Soon, under the guidance of a minotaur, Anna arrived at the mountaintop. Chapter 586: 586: Ancestral Stone Sculpture Chapter 586: Ancestral Stone Sculpture Anna arrived at the peak, and Song Jian quickly explained what had happened. Anna, can you cure him, restore him back to normal, without affecting his strength? Song Jian asked. Anna glanced at the twitching Xerxes and said, her eyebrows slightly furrowed: I can heal his body, no problem. But whether it will affect his strength, this I do not know. Really, can his body be healed? Kane exclaimed excitedly, As long as his body can be healed, the impact on strength isnt important. Yes, as long as the body is healed, its fine if the strength slowly recovers. The other elders also said comfortingly. Anna met Song Jians eyes, Song Jian gave a slight nod, and Anna took out the Goblet of Life and said to Kane, Could you get me some clear water? Shortly, a jug of clear water was fetched. Anna poured the clear water into the Goblet of Life, and in no time a surge of vibrant life energy began to ripple from the Goblet of Life. The originally tormented, twitching Xerxes gradually calmed down; Anna gestured for two people to hold up Xerxes, she brought the Goblet of Life to his lips. Xerxes, who had slipped into a coma, surprisingly began to sip instinctively. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In a short span of time, the liquid in the Goblet of Life was drained. Xerxess twitching body had calmed down, his complexion rosy. He looked as if he had fallen into a deep sleep. Only when Xerxes finally settled down, could all of the Blackhoof Tribes minotaurs breathe a sigh of relief. Anna, we are truly indebted to you this time for saving the life of one of our tribe members! Kane acknowledged Anna with a solemn salute. Anna seemed a bit shy and she shook her head a little. Life Priest, Life Priest, oh my god, the epic occupation recorded in the scriptures really exists! An elderly minotaur couldnt help but blurt out in excitement, seemingly remembering something. Elder, what is this? Kane looked at him, puzzled, not understanding what he was saying. That is an epic occupation. Our Blackhoof Tribe has existed for nearly a thousand years and in this long history, only one person possessed an epic occupation. The elderly elder was very excited. His gaze involuntarily darted towards a stone pillar in the distance. What, Elder, are you talking about the Quel Blade Master? Kane couldnt help but scrutinize Anna from top to bottom, his face drawn by surprise. As the chief of the Blackhoof Tribe, Kane was naturally very familiar with the tribes scriptures. Hearing the elder comparing Anna with legendary figures like the Quel Blade Master was quite astonishing. You should know that throughout the nearly thousand-year history of the Blackhoof Tribe, only one Quel Blade Master ever emerged. It was precisely because of his existence that the Blackhoof Tribe thrived for over a hundred years. His tales were still enjoyed by the tribespeople today. Kane could hardly imagine that the seemingly frail girl before him could be compared to the Quel Blade Master. Eh, Brother Xerxes moved. Kalu, who had been fixated on Xerxes, suddenly exclaimed and pointed at him, I just saw Brother Xerxess finger twitch. All eyes were turned to Xerxes; Soon, Xerxes slowly opened his eyes, a look of confusion appearing in them: Whatwhat happened? Xerxes, you woke up! Kane helped Xerxes up, his face revealing a look of relief. Xerxes was the hope of the Blackhoof Tribe, and the one Kane personally groomed as the next leader. Seeing that he was able to recover fully, Kane was very happy. I, I was fighting against someone Xerxes started to recall slowly, his face suddenly changed: Tiger Demon Fist! Xerxes, dont practice the Tiger Demon Fist C its too dangerous. At least not until youre level 30, said Kane in a serious tone, You were lucky this time. We happened to have an epic occupation Life Priest in our tribe, or else, you could have ended up totally paralyzed, bedridden for life, if you survived at all! What, paralyzed? Xerxes was scared, his whole body broke into a cold sweat from the thought of himself paralyzed for life. Remember this lesson! Kane slapped him on the shoulder, harshly. Yes, Chief, I will remember this lesson! Xerxes said earnestly. Good. Remember, you are the hope of the tribe. You must think things through before you act, dont disappoint me again! Kane hugged Xerxes tightly after speaking. Xerxes, looking rather mortified, expressed his thanks to Anna and Song Jian, then stood aside in silence. Continue with the Ritual! Kane shouted, all of the minotaurs shouting excitedly in response. Kalu looked worriedly at Xerxes and asked him quietly, Xerxes, are you feeling better? Hows your body? Will there be any effect on the upcoming activation of your talent abilities? The activation of talent abilities only has one chance. Even if he were to skip the opportunity this time, it would still be the same next time. However, once a challenger participates and fails to activate his talent abilities, he will not be able to activate them in the future, no matter how many times he participates. Kalu was worried that Xerxes, due to his bodily condition, would have his talent activation affected. Xerxes remained silent for a moment, then a strange look appeared on his face. He whispered, Its strange. Not only did I fully recover, but it seems my strength has even increased a bit! The water of life not only healed injuries but for its first users, also enhanced their attributes. Xerxes could clearly feel the changes in his body. Young tribesmen, choose the blessing of our ancestors, ignite your natural talents. Now, make your choices. Kane shouted. Dozens of young Minotaur began to sit around the stone pillars on the peak, reciting hymns; The stone pillars around which these Minotaur were sitting all had Minotaur stone sculptures placed on them. These stone sculptures had different appearances that clearly displayed their occupational characteristics. Song Jian walked towards the stone pillars under Kanes gesture; After succeeding in the challenge, he had earned the chance to receive the blessings of the ancestors of the Blackhoof Tribe. Although the ritual might not necessarily activate talent abilities, such an opportunity would undoubtedly result in cutthroat competition among other players if they knew about it. Song Jian went to the stone pillar nearest to him. As soon as he approached, a system prompt appeared before him; System: You found an ancestral stone statue of the Blackhoof Tribe C Elemental Shaman. Within a three-meter radius of the statue, you have a chance to comprehend one Elemental Shaman skill to become your talent ability. Chapter 587: The Fist Sect Chapter 587: The Fist Sect Elemental Shaman? Song Jian subtly shook his head, thinking this profession was far too different from his own. Even if he obtained one of its abilities as his own talent, it would just be the icing on the cake and wouldnt fully utilize the original profession capabilities. Its contribution to his strength would be limited. He walked towards the next stone pillar. Each time he drew near a pillar, the effects of the minotaur stone statues formed in his mind. The Blackhoof Tribe has been around for nearly a thousand years; those whose professions have been carved into the ancestral statues all contributed significantly to the tribe. However, after a tribal annihilation war that took place hundreds of years ago, many ancestral stone statues have been lost, leaving only half of them. Finding the lost ancestral statues is the responsibility every member of the Blackhoof Tribe is born with. As Song Jian looked upon each statue, in the end, he stopped in front of a pillar. The ancestral statue on this stone pillar was the statue Song Jian had recovered earlier from the thief Ye Tong. System: You found the ancestor statue of the Blackhoof Tribe, profession C Minotaur Swordsman. Within a three-meter range of the statue, there is a probability to obtain a skill of the Minotaur Swordsman profession as your innate skill. Song Jian was initially startled, then his face lit up with joy. The skills of a Swordsman perfectly align with my Sword Controller profession! He inwardly rejoiced, I choose you! Having made his decision, Song Jian immediately took a seat around the Minotaur Swordsman statue. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was then that he noticed the majority of the tribe chose the Minotaur Swordsman statue; nearly one-third of the minotaurs did, making it quite crowded within the three-meter radius around the statue. Song Jian sat tranquilly, cross-legged, amidst the other minotaurs who were chanting praises in the minotaur language with closed eyes. These songs were all to express reverence to the ancestors, praying for blessings. Being not part of the Blackhoof Tribe, Song Jian felt it inappropriate to join their chant. So he sat quietly without uttering a word. Soon, he felt a strange force emanating from the statue and flooding towards him. This energy was peculiar, faint but it perfectly merged with the Invisible Sword Qi within his body, once again slowly increasing the caps of his Invisible Sword Qi. Originally, the cap of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi was only a hundred points. However, after obtaining the Sword Control Skill-Qi Circulating Chapter, the cap of his Invisible Sword Qi began to slowly escalate. It had risen from a hundred points to 278 points, but the rate of increase gradually decreased from once every tens of minutes to every few hours, and even tens of days. Now, more than half a month had passed by and the cap of his Invisible Sword Qi hadnt risen a bit. It stayed at 278 points. Now, as the energy from the ancestral statue flowed into his body, his Invisible Sword Qi cap increased by five points within mere minutes. This change delighted Song Jian greatly. An increase in the Sword Qi cap was equivalent to a disguised enhancement of his strength. In other words, the higher the cap, the better. This opportunity was rare, so Song Jian quickly closed his eyes and started to circulate the Invisible Sword Qi within his body to accelerate the absorption of this mysterious energy. As time passed, Song Jian realized this energy was going through a transformation; from its initial gentle state, it was gradually becoming sharper. This feeling was like a needle prick. There wasnt much pain, but it was discomforting, with a tingling sensation similar to that of an electric shock coursing through his entire body. At this moment, among the young minotaurs seated around the statue, continuous roars peppered the silence as different colored lights emanated from their bodies. Among these lights, most of them were grayish. Occasional flashes of green and blue could be seen too. The faces of the spectators from the Blackhoof Tribe were filled with joy as they pointed towards the seated young minotaurs, engaging in excited discussions. Kane was delighted; these lights represented the awakening of the minotaurs bloodline talents. The tribesmen who had awaken these talents would all become the tribes warriors. It looks like this time, there are quite a few tribesmen who have awakened advanced abilities. An elderly minotaur declared with satisfaction. Yes, if only one or two could obtain the War Stomp talent. Minotaur warriors are the bravest and strongest warriors in this world! I hope that a few more minotaurs will master the Elemental Shaman skills; abilities like the Chain Lightning and Hurricane Assault can display extraordinary effects during wars. Heh, curious to see the talents Xerxes will unlock this time. Lets just hope he isnt affected by the previous battles Dont worry. It wont be a problem. Xerxes has recovered very well, there wont be any issues unlocking his talents. Its now just a question of what kind of talent he will unlock. The gazes of nearly all the minotaurs fell on Xerxes, who was sitting on the ground. The ancestral statue in front of him was of a minotaur wielding two fists and roaring towards the sky. Boxing Clan, sigh, after all, he chose this path! commented an elder reluctantly. Xerxes has always loved boxing. Being able to master the Tiger Demon Boxing skill at level 26 shows his extraordinary talent in this field. Who knows, our tribe could have another Boxing Clan someday! another elder remarked nonchalantly. But however formidable a Boxing Clan is, its only a rare profession in the end. How can it compare to a Swordsman? Considering Xerxess potential, if he could unlock a Swordsman talent, his future would be boundless! The former elder sighed. Yes, he might be the one to revive our Blackhoof Tribes prosperous golden age. If only a Swordsman could emerge As the discussions among the elders continued, Kane involuntarily clenched the totem pole in his hand. The talent Kane had awakened was the War Stomp. Although it was a powerful ability, it was only a general minotaur warriors talent. It could never be compared on an equal footing with a Swordsman, let alone a Boxing Clan. If he hadnt retrieved the Bloodthirsty Totem Pillar, their tribes inherited artifact, from the Shadow Giant Dragon, he would not have even been considered worthy of the chieftains position. A powerful profession doesnt necessarily mean that the one who inherits it is powerful. Even as a regular warrior, Ill revive the Blackhoof Tribes golden age and make it even more prosperous than in its historic past! Kane made a promise to himself. Just then, Xerxes, sitting on the ground, began to change. Chapter 588: Double Talent Chapter 588: Double Talent Quick, look! Xerxes seems to be comprehending his talent skills shouted an elder. All eyes immediately followed the shout and focused on Xerxes. Xerxes face was distorted, his eyes tightly shut as he let out a deep roar. In an instant, a gray and a silver light emanated from him. How is this possible, he actually awakened a dual talent! An elders face showed a look of surprise as he couldnt help but exclaim. Dual talent? Hahaha, the Blackhoof Tribe is about to rise again! This is incredible! In history, the instances of dual talent awakenings within the Blackhoof Tribe are extremely rare. And among these talents, theres clearly a superior skill! I wonder what it is. Its going to take him some time to stabilize Everyone expectantly looked at Xerxes, waiting for him to finish his awakening. Soon, the glimmer on Xerxes increased in intensity until it reached its peak and became blinding, with even the figures of those around him being obscured by the light. After a while, the light around Xerxes gradually converged and dimmed, eventually clinging tightly to his skin, giving the appearance of wearing a silver-gray armor. Xerxes stood up, his eyes shining with two sharp gleams, and left the stone pillar to walk towards the crowd. When Xerxes entered the crowd, he was immediately surrounded, with everyone taking turns congratulating him. Xerxes, can you tell us about your dual talents? asked an elder hesitantly. Typically, one would not share their awakened talents with others, as it was considered private. The elders question was somewhat inappropriate in that regard. However, throughout the Blackhoof Tribes history, there had only been a handful of people with dual talents, so many were curious. Hearing the question from the elder, those around quieted down, looking at Xerxes in anticipation, waiting for his answer. Xerxes, if you dont want to answer, you dont have to, said another elder suddenly. Right, right, that previous elders face showed an apologetic expression as he hastily added, Im just curious. If you dont want to say, you dont need to Xerxes smiled faintly and said, I have nothing to hide. This time, I gained two talent skills C one of them is the Half-step Rush Punch! Xerxes suddenly moved, taking only half a step forward, his right fist pierced forward like a spear. An intense qi gathered around his right fist, creating a white light as the air exploded with a boom, similar to thunder. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! Those standing next to Xerxes were caught off guard and felt the ground shaking beneath their feet. The shockwaves in the air, like ripples in water, spread out in all directions. What a powerful move! someone exclaimed. This Half-step Rush Punch skill of Xerxes was not only fast, but it also possessed immense power. In a fight, the distance between opponents was short. Executing this move suddenly would make it difficult for the opponent to react. The other one is a passive skill called Fist Dominator! smiled Xerxes, It allows me to increase the power of my fist moves by 50%, and theres a chance for an additional punch! An increase of 50% power, heavens, this is terrifying! I think the chance for another punch is even more terrifying. Its like dealing double damage, plus the 50% increase in power. Its equal to the effect of three punches in one Xerxes, youre so lucky Indeed, even in history, dual talents are very rare, only a handful have appeared Xerxes responded with a smile, but in reality, he hadnt revealed all the information about his gained talents. Half-step Rush Punch was only a gray talent, while Fist Dominator was a silver talent, and its effects were far more powerful than what Xerxes had shared with everyone. Fist Dominator (Talent Skill), Level 1, Passive. Skill effect: Permanent strength +3, agility +5, constitution +3. When using fists as weapons, damage is increased by 50%, power of fist moves increased by 80%. When attacking targets, theres a chance to trigger the Fist Emperor Shadow effect; Fist Emperor Shadow creates an invisible burst of qi, dealing triple Armor Break damage to the target and restoring 15% of the damage dealt as Vitality Points for the caster. Kane was watching Xerxes, and when he heard the words Fist Dominator, his eyes flashed. In the tribal records, there was a book accessible only to the chief that recorded the skills of mighty warriors throughout the history of the Blackhoof Tribe. One of them was the skill of a minotaur Fist Emperor. In part, the reason why this minotaur became a Fist Emperor was because he comprehended the Fist Dominator talent skill. The book recorded detailed information about Fist Dominator, so Kane knew Xerxes was hiding some attributes of the skill. However, it was normal for a warrior to keep some of their cards hidden, and no one would reveal everything to others. It seems another Fist Emperor is about to emerge in the Blackhoof Tribe; I must say, Im quite envious! Kane thought secretly while looking at Xerxes. Its important to note that a Fist Emperor is a legendary-level profession, far superior to any warrior, boasting tremendous potential and a smoother development path. Witnessing Xerxes being surrounded by the tribe members, Kane decided that more tribal resources should be allocated to him. I wonder if Song Jian will be able to stimulate a talent skill Kanes gaze lingered briefly on Xerxes before moving to Song Jian, who was seated next to the minotaur swordsman statue. For the other races, comprehending talent skills was extremely difficult, with only one or two people out of every ten managing to do so. This was an incredibly low probability compared to minotaurs, who had a seven in ten chance or even higher of awakening a talent skill. One by one, the Blackhoof Tribe members sitting next to Song Jian at the minotaur swordsman statue welled with light and began roaring before standing up and leaving. The sacrificial ceremony continued late into the night. The number of minotaurs seated next to the stone pillars had dwindled, and as time went on, the chances of awakening a talent skill grew ever slimmer. Out of dozens of tribesmen, only five or six had failed to awaken one, a number already considered quite high. Chieftain, do you think we should announce the end of the sacrificial ceremony? asked an elder softly, standing by Kane. Due to Song Jian, the sacrificial ceremony had already been delayed by half an hour, but there was still no sign of light emanating from him. Kane shook his head slightly, it seemed Song Jian would not be able to gain a talent skill. Just as Kane stepped forward to announce the end of the sacrificial ceremony, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth from Song Jian. Chapter 589: 589: Holy Sword Chapter 589: Holy Sword From the start of the sacrificial ceremony, Song Jian had been diligently absorbing the energy radiated from the stone sculpture; The energy given off by the stone sculpture would slowly increase over time, and then start to gradually decrease after reaching a peak, until eventually, no more energy could be absorbed; On the contrary, those who sat around the stone sculpture would stimulate their own bloodlines and gain innate skills when this energy reached its peak. If they still failed to stimulate their innate skills at this time, the likelihood of success would decrease considerably thereafter. With Song Jian seated around the stone sculpture, he felt the energy surging into his body increasing. The upper limit of his Invisible Sword Qi increased at a faster pace, pulsating every few minutes; Furthermore, what was most surprising was that this force entering Song Jians body, instead of falling after reaching a peak, kept gushing into Song Jians body in a steady stream. The upper limit of Invisible Sword Qi began to spike wildly. This pace terrified Song Jian. His body appeared to be a bottomless pit. No matter how much his Invisible Sword Qi increased, there was no sense of overflow. A massive amount of Invisible Sword Qi began to gather in Song Jians dantian. As time went by, the Invisible Sword Qi in Song Jians dantian started to slowly rotate. In no time, a small silver vortex had formed. Song Jian could feel that the number of Minotaurs around him was gradually decreasing. By now, the upper limit of Invisible Sword Qi had exceeded eight hundred points, a number that continued to steadily rise. The faster the silver vortex in his dantian spun, the stronger the slamming noises resembled tidal waves crashing against rocks ringing in Song Jians ears. Kanes gaze had been locked onto Song Jian the entire time, only after a reminder from an elder did he slowly step forward, ready to declare the end of the sacrificial ceremony. It is important to note that once the sacrificial ceremony ends, these stone pillars venerating the stone sculpture would sink into the peaks. Anyone who had not triggered their innate skills would lose all chances to do so. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, just at the moment when Kane was about to announce the end of the ceremony, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from Song Jian. This light illuminated in a flowing pattern which seemed almost corporeal. At the same time, a brilliant speck of gold suddenly flashed within the rapidly spinning silver vortex inside Song Jians dantian. The brightness of this golden speck almost overshadowed the entire silver vortex. An image of a Minotaur suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind, looking exactly like the stone sculpture. Sword Saint! Song Jian was taken aback. However, this image that appeared in his mind looked like it was in the third-person perspective, making it impossible to communicate; All things under the heavens, sliced by my sword! A bold voice echoed in Song Jians mind; The Minotaur figure in his mind suddenly stepped forward, raising its right hand, and brilliant golden Sword Qi burst from its right arm; His right arm swung forward forcefully, the golden Sword Qi rushed forward in an unstoppable manner, severing everything in front of the Minotaur Sword Saint. Song Jians head buzzed, two small streams of blood seeped from his nose, his face pale, but a look of extreme excitement was plastered on his face. System: You observe the Minotaur Sword Saint sculpture, Invisible Sword Qi reaches the limit, you attained an advancement; Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi changed from the previous silver Sword Qi to golden Sword Qi. Meanwhile, the energy value of the Invisible Sword Qi became one hundred points; Although the upper limit of the Invisible Sword Qi decreased, it underwent a substantial transformation; Invisible Sword Qi (Golden): Increases the Sword Qi energy slot. When using any melee weapon, the Invisible Sword Qi can be attached to the weapon to increase the weapons power; Damage increased by 30%, Armor Break +3, Sharpness +3; The advancement of the Invisible Sword Qi elevated Song Jians strength significantly, dealing much higher damage. Even an ordinary attack could cause a level of damage that other players could only achieve by using skills; Besides getting an upgrade in Invisible Sword Qi, Song Jian also awakened another innate skill; Holy Sword (Innate Skill), Level 1, Passive. Skill effect: Permanently adds +8 to strength attribute, +5 to agility attribute, +5 to physique attribute, and +5 to spirit attribute. When using sword-type weapons, damage gradually increases over time, up to a maximum increase of 100%; Sword technique skill cooldown reduced by 50%, a certain probability to trigger the Indestructible effect when inflicting damage on targets. Indestructible, has a destructive effect on any item, and this effect has a priority in the field; Holy Sword, is this the sword swung by the Minotaur Sword Saint that appeared in my mind? Song Jian was thrilled. The golden Sword Qi that the Minotaur Sword Saint had swung with his arm earlier, gave him the impression that it could split a mountain in half. Such Indestructibility and unstoppable momentum had deeply shaken Song Jian. Seeing the golden light shine from Song Jian, all the Minotaurs expressed surprise on their faces. Xerxes stared at Song Jian with a serious expression, knowing all too well that the achievement of the Minotaur Sword Saint was far greater than that of the fist master of their past; they simply were not at the same caliber. Kane laughed heartily, giving off a very pleased look. The stronger Song Jian was, the greater the help to him; With Song Jians awakening of the Holy Sword innate ability, the Blackhoof Tribes sacrificial ceremony drew to a conclusion. This sacrificial ceremony brought a huge boost to Song Jians strength, significantly increasing his damage output. Even those with Tier-1 Combat Power might not be able to surpass him in this regard. One could say that Song Jian now had one foot in the threshold of Tier-1 Combat Power. Later that night, in Kanes room, Kane lifted his horn mug, indicating to Song Jian and Anna, before downing the drink in one go; Song Jian, congratulations! I can feel your strength growing by leaps and bounds! Kane wiped the drink from his mouth and laughed heartily, Facing you now, Im starting to feel like how I did when I first encountered the Shadow Giant Dragon Song Jian shook his head with a smile, despite his great increase in strength, he was still no match for a fully-grown Shadow Giant Dragon. However, with the blessing of his Immortal Sword Body now, cracking the Shadow Giant Dragons defense would be easier than before. If he were to seize an opportunity, he might be able to seriously wound the Shadow Giant Dragon. Kane, in fact, Anna and I came to Thunder Beast Mountain to enter the secret realm of the Mysterious Garden! Song Jian said to Kane. Participating in the sacrificial ceremony could be considered a stroke of luck for Song Jian. But his and Annas actual goal was to enter the Mysterious Garden and find a treasure, the blooms of the Bloodline Vine, that could help Anna advance. Mysterious Garden? Upon hearing this, Kanes eyebrows furrowed. Chapter 590: 590: Can You Introduce Us? Chapter 590: Can You Introduce Us? The Mysterious Garden is a very dangerous place Kane mused. We used to consider it a trial ground for our tribe, but we soon discovered that it was far too perilous. Any plant within carries a profound potential for attack. Furthermore, there are plants capable of sowing their seeds within organisms, controlling their bodies as though they were puppets. Hundreds of warriors from the Blackhoof Tribe fell into this trap we remain unsure whether they are dead or alive. Countless adventurers attempt to explore it every year, but the majority never return The Blackhoof Tribe lives near the Mysterious Garden secret realm and has gathered much information about it. Kane told Song Jian everything, emphasizing above all its terror and danger. The horror of the Dark Castle comes from the Shadow Giant Dragon, but the horror of the Mysterious Garden well, no one can really articulate that, Kane concluded. Song Jian nodded knowingly. Both the Mysterious Garden and the Dark Castle were Level 30 dungeons, however the Mysterious Garden is considered less difficult since it didnt have a BOSS with first-tier combat power. But after hearing Kanes introduction, Song Jian realized that the horror of the Mysterious Garden was more concealed, more insidious. The next day, under Kanes guidance, Song Jian and Anna went to the valley where the Mysterious Garden is located. The valley was a barren place, with no plants or even a single weed growing in it. Amid the lush Thunder Beast Mountain, this valley was a stark anomaly. At the entrance of the valley, Song Jian felt sharp gazes being shot towards him. Probably due to the presence of Kane, these gazes circled around him twice before retracting. Soon after entering the valley, Song Jian felt another five or six prying eyes on him. These eyes belonged to highly skilled individuals, not quite reaching first-tier combat power, but not far off. I had no idea the Blackhoof Tribe is even more formidable than it appears Song Jian thought, utterly astounded the further he ventured. If we were to sneak in here at night, we would definitely be spotted Song Jian glanced at Anna, silently deducing. Once they entered the valley, they saw a partially transparent, multicolored screen stretching across the middle of the valley, dividing it in half; below it stood a huge stone door, wreathed by the broken light, adorned with intricate carvings that curled around it like a vine, as if a beast baring its fangs and claws all over the door. To enter the Mysterious Garden, you need a key seed, do you guys Kane seemed to suddenly recall something and opened his mouth to ask. Before he could finish his sentence, Anna pulled out a bluish seed the size of a fist from her pocket. The seeds surface was ragged and radiated a dim blue light. Anna stepped forward, inserting the blue seed into a softly-planted niche at the bottom of the stone door. Soon, a blue beam of light emerged, tracing the vine pattern etched into the door until it enveloped the entire gateway. Boom! The stone door shuddered. A beam of white light spewed out from the gap, giving the appearance of some space-time fluctuations. As someone familiar with the power of space, Song Jian knew that behind this stone door lay a portal of sorts; Lets go inside. Anna said to Song Jian, taking the initiative to walk towards the open stone door; Each time the stone door is opened, theres only a minute to enter, and it can only accommodate up to five people at once, Kane reminded from the side. In fact, it is quite difficult for the player to open the Mysterious Garden dungeon. Firstly, they need to enhance their familiarity with the Blackhoof Tribe, spending at least half a month to generate enough reputation to be respected by them, only then can they have the privilege to enter this valley. An alternative method would be to force their way in, however this requires annihilating the entire Blackhoof Tribe, which if a player possesses such power, this dungeon wouldnt pose any significant assistance to them. Once the reputation of the Blackhoof Tribe is elevated enough to be respected, the player will need a key seed. The acquisition of this seed is relatively easier C the creatures within Thunder Beast Mountain may occasionally drop the seed. If you are lucky, you can get one from killing two or three beasts, if unlucky, several days may pass by without obtaining a single one. Each key seed allows a small team of five to enter, and if they fail to navigate the dungeon, they must kill more monsters on Thunder Beast Mountain to obtain another. After Song Jian and Anna vanished from the spot, Kane just stood there watching the stone door close gently, not choosing to leave immediately. It seemed like he was waiting for something. A bar in the City of Sin Ye Tong pushed the door open with a sour face. The bar door hit the wall with a loud bang and bounced back fiercely; A glass of Hot Red Lips, no water, no ice! Ye Tong walked up to the bar counter and slapped her hand forcefully on the hard surface as she shouted. Oh, isnt this the darling of the night, Ye Tong? Why are you so upset today? Do you need me to help you vent some steam? Ha-ha-ha, a scornful laughter rang out in the bar. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ye Tong turned her head to see a middle-aged man with a scar on his face wearing leather armor, holding a large glass of beer and staring intently at her. Ghost Face, you dare to mock me? Do you really think I cant poison you into impotence? Ye Tong threatened viciously. Ha ha ha ha~ Ye Tongs menacing threat ignited an uproarious laughter throughout the bar; Ye Tong, theres really no need to be so angry even if your mission failed! A burly bartender handed a large glass of blood-red cocktail to Ye Tong. Damn it, success was already within my grasp! If it werent for that meddling man, theres no way I would have failed! Ye Tong gulped down the alcohol in one go, releasing a big breath afterward, a hint of abnormal red flushing her cheeks. So, someone edged you out? Someone capable of doing so must be quite skilled! The bartender wore a look of admiration. His strength attribute is extremely high and he completely overwhelmed me! Ye Tong grumbled. Whats so amazing about that? Even in this bar, there are at least a dozen people with strength attributes high enough to crush you! The bartender flexed his arm and his muscles bulged, giving him an iron-like appearance; His perception attribute is not low either, making ambush impossible. Ye Tong carried a terrible, menacing look on her face and the glass in her hand squeaked under pressure; So what? Many classes give perception bonuses, as far as I know, some even specialize in hunting monsters in the city sewers to level up. The bartender seemed unimpressed. Ye Tong: He also recruited a young, beautiful female Follower! Ye Tong suddenly added. The bartenders eyes lit up, a look of amazement appearing on his face: This brother must be incredible! If theres a chance, could you introduce us? Chapter 591: 591: Breaking In By Force Chapter 591: Breaking In By Force Just when Ye Tong was left speechless, the bar door was abruptly flung open, and three burly players walked in. After briefly scanning the room, the leader of the trio announced in a deep voice, Mysterious Garden instance; three present, two needed. Anyone interested in joining us? These guys they seriously want to try their hands on the Mysterious Garden? Ye Tongs grip on her glass tightened, but her face remained void of expressions. Hahaha, these three noobs think they can pull off the Mysterious Garden a middle-aged man, drunk and bleary-eyed, pounded the table while pointing at the trio, laughing uproariously. His words caused laughter to ripple through the bar, as everyone seemed to look at the trio as some sort of joke. The three men ignored their ridicule, their faces unchanging. The leader reiterated, Ill repeat once more, Mysterious Garden instance, three present, two needed. Any takers? His words only brought about louder laughter, and a hint of disappointment flashed across the eyes of the three men before they turned to leave the bar. However, at that moment, Ye Tong abruptly stood up holding her right hand high and shouted, Ill go, count me in for the Mysterious Garden instance! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three burly men looked somewhat surprised. They turned back to evaluate Ye Tong, while the leader gave a slight nod and said, Keep up! As the trio left the bar, Ye Tong quickly downed the last of her drink, and dashed out while calling out, Keep a tab for the drink. Ill return and pay you double! Did that damsel lose her mind thinking anyone could just waltz into the Mysterious Garden? A man with a scarred face turned to the bartender in surprise. These three, theyre not to be underestimated! the bartender responded, wiping the glass from which Ye Tong had just drunk. Hmph, underestimate, whats there to underestimate! The scarred man snorted dismissively and ordered another pint. The bartender glanced at the scar-face, lowered his eyes, and whispered, They are very strong. Any of them could easily take on the whole bar. Scar-face shivered and looked at the sleeping drunk on the table, shaking his head, That lucky bastard! Ye Tong followed the trio out of the bar, watching as they headed towards the outskirts of City of Sin. Hey, you three, wait for me, Ye Tong implored. Only if you can keep up, will you have the privilege of becoming our teammate. One of the men uttered coldly, without turning his head and not slowing down in the least. Ye Tong looked slightly surprised, then a playful expression appeared on her face, and she muttered to herself, Heh, a speed contest against me, an agility class With a flash of light on her feet, Ye Tongs speed increased markedly. The men stopped only at the foot of Thunder Beast Mountain, where they looked up at the mountain range. Before long, Ye Tong arrived, panting hard and glaring at the men, What on earth is your class? These three were clearly not of the agility class by their build, yet they had run all the way from the City of Sin to Thunder Beast Mountain at a speed faster than hers, a rogue. Impressive, youre not too bad! The leader among the hulks looked at Ye Tong, nodded slightly, and asked her, Are you familiar with the terrain of Thunder Beast Mountain? Do you know the way to Mysterious Garden? Ye Tong leaned back against a large tree, took a couple of deep breaths, and responded with an odd look on her face, Yes, its in a small valley on Thunder Beast Mountain, less than three miles from here. The burly men looked at each other, nodded, and the leader introduced himself, Now that were teammates, let me introduce myself. Im Eagle Flight, and these are my brothers Eagle Soar and Eagle Sprint. We only need a guide. Once were in the instance, you just need to stay close and take care of yourself. If any equipment that suits you drops, its all yours! Im Ye Tong, a rogue, Ye Tong replied honestly. Can you tell me what you plan to do in the Mysterious Garden? Theres one more thing you need to remember. Eagle Flight added in a solemn voice, Dont ask anything youre not supposed to. Ye Tong : After entering Thunder Beast Mountain, Ye Tong led the way with the trio closely following. Oh yes, to enter the Mysterious Garden, you must raise your reputation with the Blackhoof Tribes Tauren, at least to honored, otherwise youll have to force your way in! Ye Tong suddenly remembered something and quickly added, Moreover, opening the instance requires a seed. Killing the beasts in Thunder Beast Mountain has a chance of it dropping. Without it, you can forget about entering the Mysterious Garden instance. You neednt concern yourself with that. We have our ways of getting in, Eagle Soar, standing beside Eagle Flight, remarked confidently. Soon, the four arrived near the Blackhoof Tribe. See that barren valley over there? The entrance to the Mysterious Garden is there. But beware, at least tens of level 30 elite Taurens guard it, and were too close to the Blackhoof Tribe here. Once they raise the alarm, the whole Tribe could swarm out, Ye Tong pointed at a small valley ahead and whispered. Thats not a problem. Just follow us, Eagle Flight replied in a deep voice, striding towards the small valley. As soon as they entered the valley, they were stopped by several Tauren. This is a restricted area of the Blackhoof Tribe. Outsiders are not allowed! A Tauren with a nose ring stretched out his hand to stop them. At that moment, Eagle Sprint, speechless until then, stepped forward. His eyes turned a strange shade of red. Look into my eyes Eagle Sprints voice, hoarse and low, sounded like sand rubbing against glass. The Tauren unwittingly looked into Eagle Sprints eyes, which emitted a crimson glow that left them blank-faced. Lead us to the entrance of the Mysterious Garden! Eagle Sprint commanded in a low voice. The Tauren turned like puppets and walked stiffly into the valley. Lets go. Just follow them, Eagle Sprint glanced at Ye Tong and took the lead in following the Tauren. Ye Tong was startled by Eagle Sprints skills. He had immediately taken control of several level 30 elite Tauren. It was terrifying. I really dont know if joining them on this journey is a blessing or a curse, Ye Tong murmured to herself. Seeing the men walking away, she quickly followed after them. Chapter 592: 592: Guarding the Devil Vine Chapter 592: Guarding the Devil Vine Song Jian felt a bout of dizziness, and upon recovering, he found himself standing on a stone platform; Phew~ He took a deep breath, rubbing his brows. No matter how many times I experience this, I can never get used to it. Its simply too uncomfortable. Song Jian, this place is so beautiful! exclaimed Anna, her bright eyes radiating surprise as she surveyed their surroundings. From their perch on the stone platform, wilderness teeming with lush plants spread before them, and flowers of all colors vied for attention. A sweet scent permeated the air. Song Jian looked up, the sky above seeming as clear as a flawless sapphire, the brilliant sunlight warming everything beneath it. Didnt we infer this place to be dangerous? It seems more like a tourist spot to me. murmured Song Jian. No place, be it this apocalyptic world or the real one, could compare to the beauty before his eyes. Anna, can you sense the location of the item we seek? Song Jian asked. No. Anna shook her head. I know its in the Mysterious Garden, but I have no idea where exactly. We might as well look for it while exploring then. Song Jian shrugged and suggested, Since this place used to be a lab, we should find that first. Maybe there are some clues. Anna nodded in agreement, and the two descended the stone platform via the stairs. Just as they stepped off the platform, Song Jian suddenly felt a strong threat approaching him. Almost instinctively, Song Jian summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, held defensively in front of his chest, performing the Sacred Parry skill. The moment he completed the skill, a purple-black vine as thick as an arm suddenly sprung from the ground. Like a sharp spear, it aimed straight for his chest. Clang~ Feeling a great force through his sword, Song Jian involuntarily stepped back. Gold light flashed and the purple-black vine that sprung out suddenly split, foul smelling liquid sprayed out from the wound, filling the air with a pungent smell. Song Jians face darkened. The intensity of that strike was not weaker than that of a full-force strike from a level 30 elite boss. If he had not leveled the Holy Sword skill during his times with the Blackhoof Tribe and gained many attribute points, this strike, even with his Sacred Parry, would have left him in disarray rather than as composed as he was now. Anna, you best stay on the platform! Song Jian said in a low voice. He suspected that the platform might be the only safe zone in the area, given they were attacked the moment they stepped off it. As Song Jian was on high alert, the ground suddenly began to rumble. With a sloshing sound, dozens of purple-black vines rose from the ground, twisting and coiling into a creature resembling a python in mid-air; Guarding Devil Vine, Level 30, Vitality Points: 3500/3500 A level 30 regular monster! Song Jian readied himself as the Guarding Devil Vine paused in mid-air, before launching itself towards him. In mid-air, the Guarding Devil Vine shot several purple-black vines from its surface, striking at Song Jian like long whips. The silhouette of Song Jian flickered as he swung his sword at the incoming vines; Clang, clang, clang~ His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword clashed against the vines, creating a sound reminiscent of metal on metal. Remarkably, these vines were as hard as steel. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword Silks! In an instant, three strands of fine Sword Qi appeared around Song Jians body. The three strands of Sword Qi traced an arc in the air as they each wrapped around a vine. Once they tightened mercilessly, they issued a series of sounds like cracking and three purple-black vines as thick as a mans arm dropped to the ground. After twitching like a snake twice, they grew still. Smack~ A vine coiled around to Song Jians back and hit him hard, causing him to stumble forward. Song Jians heads-up display showed a damage of over a hundred points from the hit. Song Jian swung his sword backhand, unleashing a golden Invisible Sword Qi. His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword now looked as if it was coated with a layer of gold, bursting with dazzling brilliance. Whoosh~ This time, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword cut through the vine like a hot knife through butter, unopposed by any resistance. Song Jian was taken aback. Had his Invisible Sword Qi become so powerful after his promotion? Inspecting the battle log, Song Jian understood. His last strike had activated the Indestructible effect. It seems that adding Invisible Sword Qi makes it easier to trigger this effect, Song Jian speculated. However, now his maximum Invisible Sword Qi was only a hundred points and most of his sword techniques consumed it, so maintaining it all the time was impossible. While fending off the vines assault, Song Jian moved closer to the Devil Vines main body, even if it meant taking a few hits along the way. He realized that severing the tentacle-like vines inflicted only minimal damage on the vine. To defeat it, he had to damage its main body. Swish~ A ray of white light poured down on Song Jian. His Vitality Points, which had dropped by a third, were fully restored. With Anna at his back, Song Jian boldly rushed to the front of the Devil Vines main body. The main body of the vine was formed from dozens of vine stems as thick as arms. Transformed and entwined in the air, it resembled a ferocious python. Broken Wing Dance! His long sword darted up and down, leaving multiple scars on the Devil Vines main body. The tentacle-like vines kept shooting out at Song Jian, but he was fearless. He was willing to take a damage exchange, to risk his life in this fight. In the heat of the battle, the Indestructible effect was triggered occasionally. Soon, cut vines were scattered all around him. Although severing the vines caused minimal damage to the Vines main body, the Vines sole means of attack was through these vines. After losing a significant number of tendrils, the Vines damage to Song Jian decreased drastically. Finally, after triggering the Indestructible effect once more, Song Jian slashed through the Vine. A look of joy crossed Song Jians face as he observed the vine pieces scattered all around. Not counting the enhanced Invisible Sword Qi he had gained after his promotion, just the activation of the Indestructible effect of the Holy Sword delighted Song Jian. No matter how infrequent the effect was triggered in a battle, it was enough to make a decisive impact. Song Jian, are you okay? After the battle ended, Anna came down from the stone stage to ask. Im fine. With you here, how could I be in danger? Song Jian replied with a smile, picking up the blue equipment dropped by the Devil Vine. Robe of the Vine Guardian, cloth armor, quality: blue, equipment effect: physical defense +7, spell resistance +5, Intelligence +3, Spirit +2, special effect 1: improves all spell damage and healing effect, up to a maximum of 10%; special effect 2: recover 600-800 mana points immediately upon use, with a cooldown of 5 minutes; item level: 32, required level for use: 28. Anna, this equipment is for you, Song Jian handed the blue-quality item over to Anna. Chapter 593: Blocking the Way Chapter 593: Blocking the Way The Robe of the Guarding Devil Vine, while merely being of blue quality, has excellent attributes, nearly comparable to a silver quality cloth armor. It has two very practical special effects. The first one improves Annas healing efficiency, while the second one is equivalent to having a free mana potion that recovers between five hundred and eight hundred points every five minutes; This is equivalent to giving Anna an extra five hundred to eight hundred mana points compared to ordinary players, which is quite a significant advantage; The robe has a green foundation interspersed with purple magic patterns, clearly distinguishing it from ordinary items. Upon wearing the robe, Annas demeanor immediately changed, giving her an air of mysterious elegance. Song Jian, do I look good? Anna twirled in her Robe of the Guarding Devil Vine and asked, full of anticipation. Not bad, you look good in anything. Song Jian took a careful look and teased her lightheartedly. Annas cheeks blushed slightly, appearing a bit shy; Anna, its dangerous here, be careful. Song Jian reminded her; Yes, Ive done my homework before coming here. Anna nodded, Over the years, several hundred adventurers have died here. This place was once open to everyone for free, but due to the high death count, my uncle ordered the Blackhoof Tribe to mark this place as forbidden, denying entry to most people. Song Jian nodded, what Anna said mirrored Kanes warning about the dangers of the Mysterious Garden! They continued to move forward, amidst the dense vegetation, formidable monsters could appear any time. Thankfully, there was a manmade path leading away from the stone platform, and they followed it carefully; Before long, Song Jian felt a sudden chill wind blowing, immediately giving him a feeling of being watched; Theres an enemy nearby! Song Jian squinted and surveyed the area, immediately spotting several dark shadows moving between the large trees ahead; Be careful, there are monsters up ahead! Song Jian warned in a low voice. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt as if he had stepped on a rope. As his vigilance elevated, the rope-like object underfoot twisted like a live serpent and wrapped around his ankle, as if trying to hoist him up. It was actually a dried vine curling like a snake, seemingly lifeless, and indistinguishable from a withered vine. In reality, its appearance was but a trap to fool people. As soon as anyone touches it, it would immediately wrap around them and hoist them up. Just as Song Jian was about to be hoisted, a faint golden Sword Qi bloomed from his left index finger, cutting the vine wrapped around him in half; These dried vines were extremely tenacious; ordinary people would find it hard to break free once entangled. But for Song Jian, his strikes were these monsters nemesis. His sharp Sword Qi easily split them in two; Just when Song Jian thought he was out of danger, the large tree standing beside him suddenly came alive. All the dried vines entwined around it seemed to be activated at once. They slithered towards Song Jian like snakes, and the tree itself even sprouted eyes, nose, and a mouth, transforming into a Tree Demon with a roar; Dried Vine Tree Demon? Song Jian was taken aback, and after glancing at the monsters properties, he quickly ordered Anna to retreat; Rather than backing off, Song Jian ran towards the Tree Demon, sword in hand. With a loud thud, his sword mercilessly slashed the Tree Demon, easily tearing its defense; The Dried Vine Tree Demon distinguishing trait was its strong defense, and it could also control the dried vines on its body to bind enemies. Even for a five-player team, this monster was a real headache. Luckily, the Dried Vine Tree Demons attack was not strong; a five-player team could defeat it as long as they stayed calm and spent a little more time on it. However, the Tree Demons defense was a joke in front of Song Jian. His formidable attacks made the Tree Demons defenses irrelevant. The only thing that gave Song Jain trouble were the dried vines on the Tree Demon that would occasionally slither like snakes, trying to bind him and distract his attention. Song Jian swung his long sword, continuously hurling strikes at the Tree Demon. Wood chips splashed off the Tree Demons body constantly. Anna occasionally healed Song Jian and he was at ease, his Vitality Points never dropped below 80%. It didnt take long for the Dried Vine Tree Demon to let out a heartrending scream and turn into a pile of wood chips. The dried vines on its body also lost their vitality and lay motionless on the ground. Did it drop anything good? Anna asked, her face brimming with excitement. Song Jian bent down, picked up the items left by the Tree Demon, and handed a green belt to Anna. It dropped a green-quality belt. The attributes are mediocre, but it should be better than what you currently have. This belt only increased spirit by two points. However, it had the special effect of having four storage slots for holding potions, making their use more convenient. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Anna happily fastened the belt. She seemed to have discovered the fun of defeating monsters and gaining loot. Upon encountering monsters, her feelings of worry were replaced with excitement. Apart from this belt, the Dried Vine Tree Demon had also dropped some materials needed for pharmaceutical and forging use. If sold in the auction house, they could bring in several thousand Doomsday Coins. The Mysterious Garden truly lives up to its name. Just killing the monsters here can make you a small fortune. Song Jian chuckled and his mood tuned cheerful all of a sudden. They continued to move forward, but the path was teeming with annoying plants. Just any old weed could attack Song Jian like a snake, which annoyed him immensely. Thinking for a moment, thirty Blood Raptors and thirty Blood Wolves suddenly appeared by his side. Go scout ahead! Song Jian commanded. The Blood Raptors flew into the air while the Blood Wolves dived into the bushes, making Song Jians journey much easier. The Blood Wolves dashed in front of him like a demining team, coming into contact with many dry vines. Some vines remained motionless, while others tried to wrap around the agile Blood Wolves, albeit unsuccessfully. The Blood Raptors also dispersed and rushed at the suspicious-looking trees. Before the Tree Demons had any chance to react, the Raptors gestured agilely and flew back to the sky; With the help of Blood Raptors and Blood Wolves, Song Jian was able to distinguish between ordinary plants and monsters disguised as ordinary plants. They avoided any identified creatures as much as possible, only attacking when it was impossible to bypass, neutralizing the threat. They made progress smoothly, but soon Song Jian discovered a group of monsters blocking their path ahead. Chapter 594: Golden Backpack Chapter 594: Golden Backpack In the dense jungle in the distance, a group of strange monsters were moving ahead, completely blocking the road. These monsters were of various shapes, there were minotaurs, fishmen, werewolves, and even a few that looked human. Green plants covered their bodies, and a brightly colored red flower bloomed on their heads. Upon closer look, the flower was surprisingly rooted in the skulls of each creature. Song Jian controlled a blood crow to approach slowly, about seven or eight meters away from the monsters. The monsters appeared to sense its presence and turned to look in its direction. Song Jian was startled and quickly ordered the blood crow to land on a tree. Seeing the crow not making further movements, the monsters returned to their aimless wandering. Are thesePuppet Beasts? Song Jian closely observed through the eyes of the blood crow. It turned out that these creatures had been parasitized by plant seeds, not controlling their actions, turning them into puppets. The puppet beasts, completely controlled by the plants, had their potential fully stimulated, greatly enhancing their power. However, in such a state, they could not last long, at most a month, before their potential would be exhausted, their bodies would wither, and the parasitic plants inside them would emerge, taking root in the soil to continue growing. Song Jian carefully counted, there were in total fourteen puppet beasts here, blocking the small path tightly. Their vitality was about 40% more robust than the Tree Demons, and they even retained some of their original skills from when they were alive. Even if a five-person squad encountered these monsters, they would find them tough and tricky, let alone only two as they were now. No matter how powerful Song Jians attack was, faced with this group of puppet beasts at the elite BOSS level, he would also be besieged to death. There are too many monsters ahead, lets pause first. Song Jian said to Anna. Whilst Anna possessed an epic profession, she currently lacked effective attack skills and could not protect herself well. She could revive others, but if she died, she could not be resurrected again. Anna was pampered from a young age. Even though her family had fallen into hardship, the lord of the City of Sin was her uncle. Usually, she had very few experiences in battles and adventures. The most dangerous time was probably the last time when she was tricked into going to the Dark Castle and encountered Shadow Teeth. Are the monsters ahead very powerful? Anna whispered, Are they more formidable than the Shadow Teeth? The most powerful creature Anna had ever encountered in her life was probably Shadow Teeth; the black panther still haunted her dreams. They are not as powerful as Shadow Teeth. Song Jian shook his head, But their number is too large. Even Shadow Teeth would have to retreat if all of them charged together. So what should we do? Should we find a way around? Anna asked with a frown. If theres really no way, we can only detour. Song Jian shook his head. In the Mysterious Garden, the monsters often appear alone, whether they were the Devil Vines or the Tree Demons. Another monster wouldnt appear in one monsters alert range. Having so many puppet beasts gathered here, was there something special about this place? Using the eyes of his blood crow, Song Jian took a closer look. He quickly noticed something unusual; In the middle of the puppet beasts lay a corpse. The corpse was completely rotten, with only a skeleton remaining. A thick layer of broad-leaf plants covered the remains. Among the pile of plants, a backpack was emitting a dark gold light. Because the thick plants concealed the backpack, Song Jian hadnt noticed it initially. This time, a beam of golden light penetrated the gap between the plant leaves and caught Song Jians attention. The backpack was strapped to the skeleton, hidden by the broad-leaf plants. If it werent for the golden light it emitted, even if he stood close, Song Jian would have found it challenging to discover it. A Dark Gold Quality backpack? Could it be that these Puppet Beasts are guarding it? Song Jians eyes lit up, staring unblinkingly at the concealed backpack. Whats up, Song Jian? Did you notice something? Anna asked, seeing Song Jian standing still, she gave him a gentle push. Theres a Gold Quality piece of equipment over there. It seems to have been left behind by a dead adventurer. Song Jian said excitedly, pointing ahead. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The equipment left by an adventurer after death is usually preserved for a period of time. The higher the quality of the equipment, the longer its preserved. Gray and white equipment lasts for a maximum of three days. Green and blue equipment even longer. As for silver equipment, they are preserved even longer. Gold and above items, if not meeting special geographical conditions, would almost never corrode. Gold Quality equipment? Anna also became excited. Let me see if I can lure these monsters one by one. Song Jian jumped onto a big tree and controlled the five or six blood crows to fly towards the group of monsters from all directions. During usual control of the blood crows, Song Jian just had to issue them a simple command. No matter how many blood crows there were, Song Jian could control them. But now, Song Jian needed to use the vision of the blood crows. The difficulty had increased more than tenfold, even hundreds of times. Having six different images appearing in his brain at the same time, and having to divide his attention amongst them for an extended period, made Song Jian feel dizzy and weak. Faced with such a large group of monsters, the general practice was to use ranged attacks to lure a few, the fewer the better. Luring monsters was the most challenging test for players, even if a little biased, it would touch all the monsters, leading to the total annihilation of the party. Even some well-coordinated teams could not guarantee success every time. After observing for a while, Song Jian couldnt find any opportunity and finally determined bitterly. Song Jian controlled all the blood wolves and blood crows to surround these monsters from all directions. When the blood wolves and crows entered the alert range of the Puppet Beasts, the Puppet Beasts immediately became violent, their bodies enlarged and a red hue emerged on their surfaces. They roared and pounced on the blood wolves and crows. The Puppet Beasts were very powerful. Even though the number of blood wolves and crows was several times higher, the Puppet Beasts still had the upper hand. Just at the initial contact, seven or eight blood wolves were torn to shreds by the Puppet Beasts. Disappear! Song Jian gritted his teeth to bear the headache and issued a command. Immediately, the remaining blood wolves and crows ran in all directions. To the Puppet Beasts with no rationality, the smell of blood was the biggest stimulation, and they roared and chased after the blood crows and wolves. Song Jians figure immediately turned into a shadow, and a path of icy air appeared under his feet. He rushed towards the corpse guarded by the Puppet Beasts as fast as lightning. Chapter 595: 595: Magic Wand Chapter 595: Magic Wand Upon reaching this skeleton, Song Jian didnt dare to hesitate. He grabbed onto a backpack emitting a dark gold glow, intending to pull it off, but suddenly felt a severe pain in his wrist. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He looked down to see several green vines had wound themselves around his wrist. Song Jians heart sank. He hadnt expected that the plants growing on this skeleton would also attack strangers. He tugged hard several times, but with his current strength attribute surpassing sixty, he couldnt break away from the vines, which took him by surprise. One should know that with a strength attribute of sixty, he could even snap a piece of rebar, but these vines seemed even tougher than steel bars. Song Jian extended his left hands index finger and pointed at the vines. Swish~ A golden Sword Qi emitted from the tip of his finger, easily cutting off all the green vines entwined around his wrist. The severed vines appeared to have been frightened, squirming wildly and emitting a sharp screech from beneath the carcass. Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian broke free and fled. As soon as he left, he heard roars from the Puppet Beasts echoing from behind. The Puppet Beasts that had been pursuing the blood wolves and blood crows had actually given up their chase and started to return. That screech just now was summoning these Puppet Beasts! Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his brow, thinking to himself. The Invisible Sword Qi has upgraded, almost all sword techniques have improved because they consume Invisible Sword Qi, but the skill that improved the most is the Sword Finger. There is a stark difference between the Sword Finger with silver Sword Qi and the Sword Finger with golden Sword Qi. The latter, with a mere sweep, can cut in half the vines that were tougher than steel bars. Hearing the roars of the Puppet Beasts, Song Jian grabbed Anna with one hand and the dark gold glowing backpack with the other, then bolted into the distance. After he grabbed the backpack, he wanted to put it into his storage slot but was notified by the system that it couldnt be placed there. So, he had to keep holding it in his hand. After running a few hundred meters, the roars of the Puppet Beasts slowly faded. Song Jian wiped his sweat; it was fortunate that the Invisible Sword Qi upgraded. Had he been unable to break free from the vines, even a few seconds delay would have led to an attack from the Puppet Beasts. Even with his abilities, facing a dozen of Puppet Beasts equivalent to level thirty elite bosses, he would have ended up dying there, perhaps even triggering the Enemy of Death God effect. That was a close call! Anna had a look of relief on her face. She patted her chest, her gaze drifting towards the hand where Song Jian was holding the backpack. Hey, a golden-quality backpack! Song Jian lifted the backpack, excitedly announcing. Huh, there seems to be something inside Song Jian froze, opened the backpack and started searching inside. Song Jian soon pulled out a dark gold Magic Staff from the backpack. The staff, just over a foot long and exquisitely made, looked like a piece of art. At the top end of the staff, eight gems about the size of fingertips were embedded, guarding a fist-sized golden crystal. Even when the glow of the staff was turned off, faint rainbows still danced around it. As soon as the staff was brought out, Annas eyes lit up and she looked pleadingly at Song Jian. Its yours. Song Jian gave a slight smile, handing the staff to Anna. The staff had excellent attributes, perfectly suited for Anna. With this staff, Annas basic self-defense capabilities would be ensured. The Staff of Elunes Prayer, single-hand staff, Dark Gold tier, equipment level 35, ranged damage 268-321, speed 1.8, +5 to all abilities, +8 attack speed, +10 critical strike, all attributes increased by 10 points; Special Effect 1: Brutal Damage (Passive), automatically switch to the property that restrains the target during the locked target attack. If all the targets resistances are positive, it automatically switches to true damage; Special Effect 2: Life Drain (Passive), while dealing damage, 45% of the damage value is converted into self-sustain; Special Effect 3: Gaze of Elune (active), applies a mark on the target. After the mark is cast, the target receives 50% more damage, and healing received is increased by 100%, and critical strike chance is increased by 1. This skill lasts 10 seconds and can only be used once per hour; only once every three hours for Special Effect 4: Blessing of Elune (active), after casting, the user will be protected by Elune, reducing all damage taken by 98%, resistance increased by 100 points, immune to all negative states, movement speed increased by 150%, this effect lasts for 10 seconds. This staff is simply the best of the best, its attributes can even rival those of an epic staff. With this staff, Anna even has the capital to compete with close combat professionals. Unless she is targeted by a bunch of people, few could directly contend with her. Anna clutched the staff, a bright smile on her face as her gaze towards Song Jian softened even more. Song Jian didnt notice the soft look in Annas eyes, his attention was all on the backpack in his hand. After taking out the staff, the dark gold glow on the surface of the backpack began to slowly disappear. Apparently, the light wasnt emanating from the backpack but from the staff that had just been taken out. After taking out the staff, Song Jian pulled out a scroll made of fine sheepskin from the backpack. It was a letter. Research in the lab has been forcibly halted. They were too reckless; they dared to touch Gods realm, and thus suffered the consequences All experimental subjects have lost control. They we cant do anything anymore The energy has leaked out; everyone is starting to mutate. I can also feel my own body Oh my God, there really are creatures that can absorb such energy, it is becoming more powerful The lab base is too dangerous, I have to escape immediately. My body has started to mutate, and the speed of mutation is accelerating I escaped, but I am too weak now, I might die soon If someone sees this letter, I hope you can go to the lab and kill that creature. Otherwise, it will destroy everything, consume everything. No one can escape! Many places in this letter were smeared but from the context, Song Jian could guess roughly what it was about. After reading the letter, a task dialogue box suddenly appeared before him. System: You have received a Strange Letter. This item will trigger a task. Do you accept? Chapter 596: 596: The Airborne Pyramid Chapter 596: The Airborne Pyramid Song Jian carefully studied this letter again. Although the task did not explicitly state what it was, Song Jian deduced from between the lines that this task was likely to enter the experimental lab base and kill the suddenly more powerful experimental subject. Annas target is the flower of the Bloodline Vine, and its information should also be obtained from this experimental lab base. Its a good opportunity to do this task at the same time. Song Jian thought secretly and immediately chose to accept it. Sure enough, this task was a Level 30 task. The goal was to kill the most powerful boss in the lab base, the Fallen Puppet Beast, Hisemanthi! Song Jian continued to rummage around but quickly withdrew his hand in disappointment; besides the magic staff in Annas hand and this letter, there was nothing else in the bag. Song Jian took another look at the bag in his hand. It was a special item, a fourteen-slot bag, which could be used to expand his bag bar. Song Jians equipment was gradually becoming more abundant. The previous postal bag and storage ring had been replaced by other equipment, and the bag bar was crowded. With this newly added fourteen-slot bag, Song Jian would no longer need to pick and drop some junk when he encounters good equipment in the future. Im taking the bag! Song Jian happily said to Anna. Okay! Anna obediently nodded. If it werent for the need to advance her profession, Anna would not have come to such a dangerous secret realm, and she didnt have many opportunities for adventure in the future. This bag is more useful in Song Jians hands. The two continued to move forward. Without the exploration of the blood crows and blood wolves, their journey became difficult again. The monsters in the Mysterious Garden disguised themselves as ordinary plants. Unless you enter their alert range, even the sharpest perceptions wont be able to discover them. Song Jian stumbled along the way, but after getting familiar with the attack patterns of the monsters in the secret realm, Song Jian became more and more relaxed. As soon as a monster was spotted, Song Jian would charge straight at it, fully utilizing his firepower. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword whirled about, the golden sword qi was rampant, and before the monsters could react effectively, they would be hacked into a pile of wood chips by Song Jian. With a mournful roar, a puppet beast with a piece of deadwood on its back fell to the ground with a thud. The moment it fell, its body shattered like rotten wood. Song Jian searched around the corpse and found two silver coins and a skill book. These two silver coins were not a currency and could not be traded. But they were valuable items. Selling a silver coin to the system shop could be exchanged for 500 Doomsday Coins. The skill book was a universal skill book that could be used by players of all professions. Skill Book: Agile Evasion. Skill Description: Passive skill, enhances the players ability to perceive and dodge attacks; Skill attributes: Gain an additional Intuition Evasion check +3, Perception check +1, passive parry chance increase by 10%; Usage limit: All professions. Although this skill book can be used by all professions, its obviously more suitable for melee professions. Anna gave it a glance and then gave up on this skill book. Song Jians attack was very fierce, not even inferior to some people with tier one combat power. But his defense attribute was average. When fighting monsters, he usually relied on footwork and rapid attacks to kill opponents to cover up this weakness. After acquiring this skill, Song Jians defense will have a significant improvement. After learning this skill, Song Jians Intuition Evasion and Perception improved substantially. A passive skill that adds permanent attributes is far more valuable than a piece of equipment. The two continued following the path while intermittently battling. After spending most of the day, they arrived at a small hill. When they climbed over the hill, Anna suddenly pointed forward in surprise and shouted, Song Jian, look over there, what is that? Song Jian looked up and saw a black pyramid hanging in the air about the size of a small hill. The pyramid was a hundred meters off the ground, and for some reason, it floated motionlessly as if it had no gravity. Song Jian always thought that, even before the apocalypse, the level of human development in the game world should be similar to that of the real world. But now, he realized how absurdly wrong he was. The ability to make such a massive pyramid float in the sky, this technology is not something humans in the real world could grasp. That should be the lab base, right? Song Jian exclaimed. This massive pyramid has obvious signs of human activity. Besides those mad humans who create so many monsters, Song Jian could not think about who else could build such a magnificent building in this secret realm. The two started walking towards the huge pyramid floating in mid-air. Anna kept staring at it all the way. Song Jian, this building seems to be more than just a lab base Anna suddenly said, It has obvious magical cannon muzzles and launch racks, its a military base with weaponry, even a large airship! How do you know so much? Song Jian asked in surprise. Similar weapons exist in the City of Sin, as for the rest, I read about them in some books in my family. Anna glanced at Song Jian, If this is truly a large airship, even one of these can form a considerable airship formation, which is a strategic weapon that could deter a country before the apocalypse. A large airship naturally couldnt form an airship formation by itself. The number of escort ships alone would be in the hundreds. This might indeed be an airship left by a certain country before the apocalypse Song Jian had a look of envy in his eyes. If he could have this floating black pyramid in the sky, then wouldnt he be unstoppable in this game world! Such a strategic weapon could contend with a superpower. The cities in the game, whether it be the City of Hymns or the City of Sin, simply could not compete with it. But this thought could only cross Song Jians mind. Not to mention getting control of this base. Even if Song Jian truly had control, moving it would not be attainable by one or two people. Thousands of professionals would be needed to make it work. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lets go, lets check it out over there. The clue to the Bloodline Vine should be in that base! Song Jian said with anticipation. Chapter 597: The Man-Eating Flower Chapter 597: The Man-Eating Flower Finally here, huh? Song Jian stood below the black pyramid, gazing upward; Upon getting closer, the enormity of this black pyramid was felt even more, like a small mountain, the pyramid eerily suspended in mid-air. This gripping sensation made ones heart palpitate. Song Jian, howhow do we climb this? Anna asked, her brows furrowed, staring anxiously at the looming shadow overhead. There must be a passage to get up there, lets look for it. Song Jian responded. Soon, both of them found a wrecked transportation aircraft nestled in a hollow; the engine on the left wing of the plane was severely destroyed, revealing a huge hole. The fuselage was filled with fractures, half of the cockpit was embedded in the hollow. After the crash, the aircraft caught fire, leaving burnt marks all over the plane. Luckily, the fire stopped, possibly due to rain or some other reason, preserving most of the aircraft intact. This appears to be a plane used to transport personnel and supplies to the base Song Jian said, pointing out the label which read Carrier 152 on the surface of the aircraft. What a pity that it is no longer operational, said Anna in disappointment. Let me see if I can find some useful things, said Song Jian before climbing into the wrecked aircraft. Not long after, Song Jian emerged with a small black metal box from the remains of the plane. This is a recognition device for the base. As long as we approach the base, it will automatically open the gate. Revealed Song Jian, holding up the metal box. But how are we going to get up there? Anna furrowed her brow. Ill go up first to check it out. You wait here. Just as Song Jian finished speaking, a pair of metal wings unfolded from his back, and with a flap, he soared towards the pyramid above. Soon, Song Jian reached the bottom of the pyramid. The base of it appeared to be made from a giant sheet of iron, not a single crack was visible. Even when he tried to feel for any joints with his hand, there was no trace of them. Song Jian hovered around the pyramid base, and when he reached the lower left-hand corner, a section of the base melted away like ice and snow, revealing a large hole. Song Jian perked up, flew towards the hole. Once Song Jian entered, the opening quickly restored itself, leaving no trace behind. Upon entering the base, Song Jian stood before a metallic hallway, a pair of steel wings slowly disappearing from his back. Embedded sidelights emitted a soft glow on either side of the corridor. It appeared that some basic facilities of the base were still operational, even without human control. Being unfamiliar with the base, Song Jian had no choice but to wander aimlessly. The structures within the base were all interconnected by corridors, much like a spiders web. Initially, Song Jian managed to draw some rudimentary maps, but as he ventured deeper into the base, it got overwhelming. The base was as vast as a medium-sized town. With Song Jian delving further into the base, it was evident that the bases defensive forces strengthened significantly. Puppet Beasts appeared one after the other in the corridor. The Puppet Beasts consisted of various races, but they all shared the same characteristics C vegetation covered their bodies, and their movements were controlled by these plants. The narrow metal corridor was rather convenient for Song Jian; most of these Puppet Beasts were at levels 26 to 29, and posed little threats to Song Jian. This only contributed to Song Jians battle experience. Even though he lacked a map, Song Jian could rely on his instincts and ventured deeper into the base. After an hour, he reached the heart of the base. It was much more chaotic here compared to the entrance, with corpses and bloodstains everywhere. The Puppet Beasts vanished, and in their place, towering man-eating flowers replaced them. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Roots of these carnivorous plants had evolved into an existence resembling octopus tentacles, which moved freely across the ground. Tube-like bodies still grown with leaves, but at the top was a gigantic mouth, filled with double layers of sharp teeth. Long tongues stretched out from the mouths, swayed as they moved along. It was a rather disgusting sight. The levels of these carnivorous plants ranged from 28 to 29, with occasional ones at level 30. During attacks, they continually lashed at their victims with their tongues and when the victims Vitality Points dropped to a certain level, they would suddenly snap up the target. Upon seeing the slimy tongues of these carnivorous plants, an offensive odor drifted over. Song Jian looked sick and had no intention of going near these abhorrent creatures. His vertical eye at the center of the brow opened, sending out a silver column of light, which struck the nearest man-eating flower. With the dazzling light flaring, the man-eating flower let out a shrill cry and started moving towards the source of the silver light. Watching the Vitality Points of the man-eating flower drop drastically, Song Jian displayed a cold smile; with a powerful stomp on the ground, a sharp, fang-shaped energy cluster sprang forth towards the man-eating flower. The energy cluster exploded upon impact, reverberating loudly. For a moment, the nauseating odor in the corridor intensified. The attacked man-eating flower sprayed out pungent liquid from the wound, its Vitality Points plummeted drastically. Light Strike! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian stepped back leisurely, swinging the Invisible Sword Qi around casually as if it cost him nothing. The golden Sword Qi exploded, immersing the whole corridor in a golden hue. Man-eating flowers let out mournful cries, their volume gradually lowering over time. Unable to get near Song Jian, their Vitality Points hit zero, collapsing lifelessly onto the cold ground, leaving only a withered corpse. Song Jian sliced his way through, and soon, he spotted an open room filled with control panels and equipment. His eyes lit up immediately. This should be the central area of the base, perhaps the control center of the entire base! speculated Song Jian, heading towards the room ahead. Arriving at the entrance, Song Jian kicked the partially ajar door wide open, startling the man-eating flowers and Puppet Beasts in the room. Song Jian immediately summoned the Abyssal Phantom Clone and activated the Immortal Sword Body. He charged into the room and after about ten minutes, he had eliminated all the creatures, leaving traces of foul-smelling fluid from the man-eating flowers stained on him. After clearing the room, Song Jian proceeded to the largest control panel; Chapter 598: Small Probability Explosion Chapter 598: Small Probability Explosion The huge screen on the control console was now shattered in the bottom left corner, which seemed to have been caused by a stray bullet hitting the area. The cracks from the circular hole spread outward, with one of them even splitting the screen in two. There were three rows of buttons on the control panel, with several of them constantly emitting sparks. Most of the remaining buttons seemed to have lost their function, leaving only seven or eight still lit up, indicating they could be used normally. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian carefully pressed one of the still-lit buttons, and after waiting for a while and not noticing any anomalies, he directly pressed all the remaining buttons one after another. Perhaps triggered by one of the buttons, the shattered screen suddenly started up. After a burst of static noise and snowflakes, an image of a middle-aged man wearing a white lab coat and glasses, with a thin figure appeared on the screen. He was sweating profusely and even had bloodstains on his white work clothes. Behind him, a huge creature over three meters tall, with grotesque lumps of muscle all over its body similar to tumors, bent down and squeezed into the laboratory. It grabbed a retreating researcher with one hand, let out a low growl, and tore the researcher apart with just its two hands. Blood and viscera were spilled all over the floor as the giant monster started eating the two pieces of the corpse in its hands; In the screen, the disheveled-looking middle-aged man frantically pressed buttons on the screen while shouting: This is the control room of the mysterious base. The experimental subject has gone out of control and is rampaging through the base. Many experimental specimens have been released by it. The vine of life has also escaped its confinement, and the base is in chaos To prevent the secrets of the base from being leaked, I have no choice but to activate the self-destruction device and release the Shafilin virus! The middle-aged mans face was pale, and he seemed completely unaware that the giant monster behind him was slowly approaching. Finally, he yelled, Himan, my son, I love you! Then screamed, Long live the empire! The giant monster appeared behind him and reached out with its large palm-like hand. With a slap, it crushed the mans head. The last image on the screen showed the giant monster continuously licking the blood and brain matter from the palm of its hand; Could the final boss mentioned in the mission, the Degenerate Puppet Beast, be that giant monster in the screen? Song Jian wondered. Moreover, the self-destruct device was activated by the man in the screen, but the base is still intact. I wonder if someone shut it down in the end or if the self-destruct device didnt activate at all? Song Jian carefully recalled every detail of the screen, trying to uncover some hidden secrets. Just then, a sudden burst of sparks erupted from the control console, and several buttons that had previously been extinguished flashed twice in quick succession. Then, the entire console went dark, completely damaged and unusable. Song Jian suddenly felt a slight vibration beneath his feet. Immediately, the metal bottom plate beside the console silently slid open to both sides. A rotten, foul-smelling stench rushed out, making him want to vomit; Turning his head, Song Jian saw a 30-degree downward slope appearing beside the console, appearing like a hidden passage leading to the control rooms lower level. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian walked along the sloped passage heading downwards; The space below was surprisingly large. As if sensing his arrival, a series of shrill, mad screams erupted from below. The chaotic, violent sounds intertwined, making peoples eardrums ache and causing a dizzying sensation. Below there should be the monsters captured as experimental subjects by the bases researchers. I didnt expect them to still be alive after all this time C no, thats not right. Their bodies must have all been invaded by the strange plants in this place, turning them all into Puppet Beasts. Song Jian speculated. Just as he reached the end of the passage, Song Jian saw two dark shadows pouncing towards him. Upon closer examination, they were actually two man-eating plants with flesh wings. However, these two man-eating plants had rather small body sizes, while the flesh wings on their backs were extremely large, appearing to be two to three times the size of their bodies. What kind of research is being done here that can create such disgusting monsters! Song Jian felt increasingly disgusted by this place. These two winged man-eating plants were not very strong, and Song Jian easily killed them without much effort. After killing them, there was a small probability of a drop; these two ordinary level 28 monsters actually dropped a golden-quality ring; Bloodied Man-Eating Flowers Claw, Ring, Golden Grade, Item Level 30, Equipment Effect: Intelligence +8, Constitution +7, Increases magic damage or healing effects by 50 points; Special Effect: Light Body Skill (active), once activated, it makes the wearer as light as a swallow, falling from a high place at a slower speed, avoiding any damage; the effect lasts for 8 seconds, and can only be cast once within 30 minutes; The attributes are average, but its still a golden-quality ring suitable for Annas use. Song Jian wiped the ring clean and stored it in his inventory. After killing these two monsters, Song Jians gaze fell on the cells here. The top layer of the cells was about five to six meters above the ground, covering an area the size of a soccer field. The dark metal grid walls separated the space into twenty or thirty independent compartments. Song Jian walked over to one of them and gripped the thick metal bars, exerting force on them. His face suddenly changed as there was no response to his grip on the metal bars. It should be noted that Song Jians strength attribute had already exceeded sixty points, which could be considered as extremely powerful, but it had no effect on these iron bars. How did those monsters escape such sturdy cells? Song Jian wondered as he continued walking along the central aisle between the cells. At this point, the cells were empty except for large areas of dried, dark brown stains. Song Jian reached the deepest cell without discovering anything. Just as Song Jian sighed and prepared to turn around and leave, he suddenly noticed that the strange letter stored in his inventory began to emit dazzling light. Song Jian took out the thin sheepskin letter and immediately felt a burning sensation coming from it. Instinctively, he let go of the letter. The letter actually floated in the air, and started burning slowly; A piercing, heart-wrenching cry echoed through the empty room; Chapter 599: 599: Rebellion Chapter 599: Rebellion In the empty room, a sudden heart-rending cry rang out, startling Song Jian. Even with his strong psychological endurance, the abrupt wail made his heart pound. Fortunately, the cries slowly faded as the mysterious letter burned to ashes. Song Jian collected himself, noticing a strange smile appearing on the wall in front of him. It looked as if it had been drawn with the smoldering ashes. Song Jian was certain that before he took out the strange letter, there was nothing on the wall; Playing tricks! Song Jian gave a cold hum and summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He struck the wall fiercely. A golden Sword Qi flashed, making it feel like he was slashing at a mass of cotton, unable to channel his strength. Suddenly, the sound of shattered glass echoed in his ears. Just then, the wall unexpectedly caved in with a rumble, revealing a pitch-black hole. The black hole was completely dark; he could not make out what was inside; Just then, a chilling roar pierced through from the black hole. A pair of crimson eyes, like two lights in the darkness, shone onto Song Jian; Who are you? Another reckless adventurer? It is quite commendable that you managed to find this place a strange voice echoed in Song Jians ear. It sounded like two dry pieces of wood rubbing against each other. Who are you, and what are you doing here? Song Jian clenched his sword, his face full of vigilance. The red eyes in the darkness stared at Song Jian for a long time, finally letting out a sigh; Next, faint red light illuminated the surrounding area, revealing the rooms interior to Song Jian; It was a chamber of about twenty square meters with an empty surrounding, except for a stone platform rising waist-high in the center. A creature that appeared to be human was tied to it. This creature was almost identical to a human, except that its body was nearly naked, save for a piece of cloth around its waist; What surprised Song Jian was that the surface of this human-like creature was marked with patterns resembling tree bark. If not for its red glowing eyes, Song Jian would have thought it was a tree sculpture; Surprised, arent you? Do you think Im a monster? Its mouth curled into a mocking grin. The red eyes stared hard at Song Jian, What if I told you, I was once a human? Would you believe me? Have you been poisoned? Has your body mutated? Song Jian asked with a slight frown. Actually, I was a researcher on this floating base! The bound wooden man said helplessly: During the research, a sudden rebellion broke out in the base, most researchers were killed, and I was infected with the Shaferin virus, a virus that turns people into wood. If it had not been for the antidote, Id have long rotted into a pile of decaying timber. A rebellion? What rebellion? And what were you researching? Also, who are you? Since you were poisoned, why are you tied up here? Song Jian asked a series of questions, his brows furrowed. The base has been deserted for God knows how many years, and its incredible that some of the original researchers are still alive; You have too many questions. As for the rebellion, I dont know much. I guessed it was because there was a significant breakthrough in our research, which some people wanted for themselves, thus the rebellion ensued. As for me, you can call me Simon, just a humble researcher on this floating base! Our research, hahahaha. Do you want to know what we were researching? Simons wood-textured face broke into a crazy grin, laughing wildly: Our research is something everyone who is alive cares about; no matter their influence, or their wealth, once our research results are published, it will be a mad scramble. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Our research is Simon stared at Song Jian and said clearly, Our research is on immortality! Immortality? A sarcastic smile appeared on Song Jians face, Are you implying eternal youth? Stupid mortal, you dare mock the great Simon seemed enraged by Song Jians facial expression, his voice suddenly booming. But quickly, he noticed something, gave a cold hum, and explained, Humph, you wouldnt understand. What do you think thousands of the empires most outstanding biologists were doing in this giant metal cage all year round, deprived of daylight? Do you think your intellect and knowledge can compare to those of the thousands of elite biologists of the great empire? Simons words made Song Jian fall into deep thought. Could it be that everything this strange fellow said is true? The original research of this floating base was to pursue immortality, not to produce Puppet Beasts and other war weapons? Song Jian had always thought that the bases research was for military purposes. He never expected that his conjecture was wrong from the start. Can you tell me more about your research, Simon? Song Jian asked curiously. Of course, its not a problem! A mysterious smile spread across Simons face, This should start when the empire discovered a peculiar plant. At the time, I was just a seventeen or eighteen-year-old greenhorn Simon began to recount the entire event to Song Jian. Initially, a massive empire discovered a plant full of life energy, the same Life Vine that Anna mentioned. The juice extracted from the Life Vine had a miraculous effect that could save the critically ill. Ingesting one drop of its essence could rejuvenate a person by at least twenty years; This discovery drove the empires nobles insane. They assembled all the biologists in the empire and brought them to this floating base to research this plant; During the study, they found that the Life Vine emitted energy fluctuations or radiation all the time. Any organism frequently exposed to this radiation environment would experience mutations; These mutations could be good or bad, but the unknown always sparked human curiosity. Some researchers gradually changed their research direction towards triggering evolution after discovering this characteristic of the Life Vine. This was the root cause of the many Puppet Beasts and other plant monsters in the replicas; Researchers of immortality and evolution began to diverge significantly. Ultimately, when no one could convince the other, a purging massacre was inevitable. Chapter 600: 600: Heisman Ti Chapter 600: Heisman Ti And so, the last researcher activated the bases self-destruct mechanism and released the Sand Phili virus. For some unknown reason, the self-destruct mechanism was ineffective, and the Sand Phili virus filled the entire base instead sighs Himan, a complex expression on his face. All the researchers here, except for you, are dead? Song Jian asks in surprise while also feeling worried. He has already been inside the base for nearly two hours. If the Sand Phili virus is still present, he might have already been infected unknowingly. Yes, theyre all dead. Theres no cure for the Sand Phili virus. The so-called antidote can only suppress and alleviate the symptoms. Otherwise, I wouldnt have ended up like this Himan stretches out his hands, showing a bitter smile. Song Jians face immediately darkens. Himan seems to have guessed his thoughts and smiles lightly, saying: Dont worry. Sand Phili virus decomposes quickly. Not only does it dissolve in water, but it can only exist in the air for twenty-four hours. If the ventilation system is good, it should be completely decomposed in eight hours Song Jian breathes a sigh of relief. If he really was infected by the Sand Phili virus, he would have to use the passive skill Enemy of Death God once. Is there anything I can help you with? Song Jian glances at the chains that bind Himans limbs and asks. A smile emerges on Himans face. Hasnt he said so much just to let Song Jian ask this question voluntarily? Song Jians identity as a god-favored one was known to Himan the moment he opened the mysterious cave, but Song Jian still doesnt know who or what He is. Himan is unlike any creature Song Jian has encountered in the game. His attributes are all hidden, just like a player. This makes Himan the strangest creature Song Jian has met since entering the game, not quite a player, but possessing some basic rights of a player. After Song Jian asks the unique players task inquiry, a smirk sneakily appears on Himans dry face before he quickly covers it up. Himans gaze at Song Jian feels like that of a spider who sees its prey struggling on a spiders web. You are a god-favored one? I know there is an incredibly precious treasure for god-favored ones inside this base. It can greatly enhance your strength! After carefully observing Song Jian for a moment, Himan suddenly says: If you can rescue me from this prison, I can take you to acquire that treasure! System: You have received a branch missionBreak Free. The missions difficulty is unknown. Mission objective: Help the creature in front of you break free from its binds and regain its freedom. Warning: Due to the presence of other missions involving this creature on your person, accepting this mission will greatly increase the difficulty of the other missions. Please choose carefully. System: Do you accept this mission? Yes/No? Song Jian raises his head and smiles gently, and says, Before I accept this task, can you tell me how to get you out of here? The chains that bind you here must not be ordinary, right? Of course! These four chains and the entire secret chamber were made using the latest materials researched by the empiremeteorite alloy. Not only is it incredibly hard, but it also possesses the self-repairing ability of living organisms. Ordinary weapons couldnt possibly cut through it, Himan says with an excited smile. So, what should I do? If its so sturdy, Im afraid I wont be able to rescue you. If I accept and fail this mission, wont I also be punished? Song Jian shows an apparent hesitant expression. No, this mission is quite simple! Himan quickly says, You just need to go to Laboratory 6 in the base. Stored there is a corrosive solution extracted from plant bodies. You just need to bring it here, and itll corrode the four iron chains binding me. Song Jian nods and smiles, Laboratory 6, huh? Where is this Laboratory 6, and how do I get there? The floating base is too vastSong Jian hasnt even explored one-tenth of it. If Himan doesnt point him in the right direction, he probably wouldnt find Laboratory 6 after an entire day of searching. Seeing Song Jians calm face, Himan suddenly feels somethings off and says, You must accept the mission first; as soon as you do, I will provide you with a detailed map of the base. Song Jian doesnt say anything, continuing to stare intently at Himans woodgrain face. Finally, after a long pause, he sighs, saying, I initially thought your imprisonment for so long would have rendered your mind dull, but it seems I was wrong Himan suddenly realizes something is amiss and Song Jian moves at that moment. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand emits a golden Sword Qi, swiftly stabbing toward Himan on the stone platform. How dare you! Himans face fills with rage, and murderous intent is seen in his red eyes. Swish~ Himan opens his mouth, and a bloody tongue shoots out like a spear aimed at Song Jian. Song Jian swings his sword to slash, drawing an arc in the air with his long blade, chopping towards Himans long tongue. With a clang, the sword slashes the tongue, sounding like the clash of gold and steel. Sparks burst out, and a soybean-sized notch is cut into Himans tongue. Himan howls in pain, expressing shock in his eyes, as he had not expected Song Jians sword to be so sharp. Withdrawing his tongue, Himans mouth slowly oozes a dark red blood. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why, why? Himan yells angrily. Song Jian is the first living creature he has encountered in so many years that could enter the floating base. He had originally intended to deceive him into helping him break free but never thought he would see through Himans schemes. How did you know? Himans face becomes dreadfully dark, and he wonders when Song Jian started suspecting him. You have too many flaws! Song Jian shakes his head, speaking slowly, Firstly, the virus killed everybody in the base, but you survived. Your identity must not be that of an ordinary researcher, as you claim to be. Secondly, how did you, a person who has been imprisoned for so many years, even know about god-favored ones? Song Jian smiles coldly. Furthermore, its your eyes. Ive been observing your eyes since I first saw you Song Jians eyes sharpen like knives, staring at Himan, Your eyes are identical to those of the final recorded BOSS in the control room! You are not called Himan; you should be called Xisimante, shouldnt you? Song Jian questions. Chapter 601: 601: The Three Eagle Brothers Chapter 601: The Three Eagle Brothers Xisumante! The corrupted Puppet Beast that Song Jian must kill for his mission! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Roar! Ximan, nay, Xisumante, suddenly became enraged and let out a bellow towards Song Jian: Dont utter that name to me! With Xisumantes roar, his body expanded rapidly. He went from an original size of one and a half meters to a towering three meters in height in an instant. On his body surface, lumps appeared like nodules, clustered together layer after layer, which looked incredibly revolting. At this moment, his name and attributes appeared above his head. Just as Song Jian guessed, this was the final boss in the floating base, the Corrupted Puppet Beast, Xisumante. Thirteen thousand vitality points? Upon seeing Xisumantes attributes, Song Jians eyes betrayed a look of shock, and he involuntarily took a sharp intake of breath. Xisumante raised his arm high and fiercely hammered it down onto the ground. Boom~ An explosion, a wave of strong force, sprang up towards Song Jian. He, like a small stone, was flung far away, hitting the wall at the entrance hard with his back. In an instant, a severe pain erupted from his back, and a damage of more than five hundred points hovered above his head. An enemy with first-order combat power? This cant be! A look of disbelief surfaced on Song Jians face. This Mysterious Garden instance was only a level-thirty instance, not high enough to contain a monster with first-order combat power. At this moment, Song Jians gaze fell on the iron chains bound around Xisumantes limbs. As Xisumantes body rapidly expanded, the black chains binding its limbs did not change, causing the muscles near the iron chains to squeeze together, the chains deeply embedded into its flesh. Xisumante swung his arm madly, but couldnt break free from the chains. Looking at the continuously roaring Xisumante, Song Jian slowly retreated from the room. It was these very chains that deprived Xisumante of his original battle strength despite his first-order combat power. Even with the chains restraining it, killing Xisumante wouldnt be an easy task Song Jian glanced at the task bar, shook his head slightly, and thought silently. Xisumantes long tongue could reach three to four meters, and the attack that sent Song Jian flying had a range of seven to eight meters. If he were to fight Xisumante in that chamber, it would be impossible to dodge its attacks. With this in mind, if he wanted to kill Xisumante in the chamber through battle, the impact of the chains wouldnt be as significant. The best way to kill it would be to stand in a spot Xisumante could not reach and injure it from there. If it were a team of five, there would be long-range professions among them who could easily kill this boss. If I truly kill it this way, the quality of the items dropped by the boss will undoubtedly be considerably reduced. However, my main purpose here is to obtain the flower of the life vine for Anna, followed by completing the task of killing Xisumante. Losing the quality of the drops is acceptable. Song Jian thought privately. To safely kill Xisumante, Song Jian must attack it from a distance of ten meters. However, there were not many skills Song Jian had that could reach ten meters. Looking at Xisumantes large physique, one could tell that it was a boss specialized in health, with thirteen thousand vitality points. If the damage did not reach a certain degree, killing this boss would take a long time. Therefore, Song Jian planned to search other parts of the base first. If he could find the Life Vine, that would be great. If not, finding other powerful weapons to use against Xisumante would also be helpful. Just as Xisumante mentioned the corrosive solution, if Song Jian could find Laboratory Six and obtain this solution, then he could easily kill this boss by applying the solution to Xisumante. There were still many Puppet Beasts and plant monsters remaining in the base. These monsters levels were mostly between twenty-seven and thirty. Their strength was, of course, insignificant to Song Jian. If not for Anna waiting outside, Song Jian would not want to delay too long here. The efficiency of grinding levels here was at least three to four times faster than outside. Nevertheless, throughout his search, Song Jians combat experience escalated rapidly, almost reaching half of the required points. He was only two levels away from level thirty. After reaching level thirty, Song Jian could wear the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set. That was an epic-level set. After putting it on, Song Jians strength would undergo drastic changes. Then, even soloing Xisumante would be an easy task. During his exploration, Song Jian had encountered a few base storage rooms. Most of the things inside had corroded beyond use, but even so, Song Jian still found materials worth several thousand Doomsday Coins, so it was not a total loss. The most important thing was that, in a small lab, Song Jian had found an incomplete diary. This diary surprisingly contained a small section of the base map. Clearly, the owner of the diary had encountered the same problem as Song Jian when they first entered the base. In this broken map, Song Jian saw the specific locations of Lab Number One, Two, and Three, and most importantly, a strictly guarded major lab in the base was also marked. This should be the lab where the life vine is researched. Song Jian tapped on the central lab on the map and smiled. As Song Jian made his way towards the large lab in the center of the base, outside the instance, Ye Tong and the three Eagle brothers also arrived at the entrance of the instance. This should be the place, Eagle Yang muttered as he looked at the stone door at the entrance. Eagle Fei pulled out the Seed of Opening, saying, Lets go, elder brother. We dont have much time. We need to hurry. Eagle Yang nodded, glanced at Ye Tong, causing Ye Tong to feel a chill down his spine and stammer, You you arent planning to eliminate the witness, are you? Eagle Ji laughed out loud: Theres no advantage in killing you. Follow us closely once were inside. This is a level-thirty instance. Given your level, things could be quite dangerous. Ye Tong released a sigh of relief. The pressure from these three was too much. Surrounding them were five or six Tauren that stood still just like wooden stakes. They were members of the Blackhoof Tribe controlled by the three brothers. Eagle Fei stepped forward and placed the Seed of Opening into the lower alcove of the stone door. After waiting for a while, the door to the instance showed no sign of opening. The faces of the Eagle brothers changed dramatically as they shared glances. Elder brother, someone started the scenario task first. We have to wait for him to leave before opening the instance! Eagle Fei said with a worried look. Chapter 602: 602: Blood Sacrifice Chapter 602: Blood Sacrifice In the game world, instances, also known as dungeons, were parallel spaces that players could enter. Inside the instances, players would only encounter their teammates and not run into other players. However, there existed a highly exceptional situation within the instances: when special mission events that could affect the games progress occurred, the involved instance would temporarily turn into a one-time-use instance. The instance would only revert to its former state once the special event was concluded. While carrying out a special plot mission, unrelated players and teams would be temporarily blocked from entering the instance. Annas need for a flower from the Life Vine was precisely such a special plot mission. At this point, Song Jian was unaware that he was participating in a storyline mission that drove the games progress. Only when Anna obtained a flower from the Life Vine, or when Song Jian failed to help Anna get the flower, would the Mysterious Garden instance return to its original state. Big brother, what do we do? Eagle Fly nervously asked Eagle Soar. We must be involved in this plot mission! Eagle Soar contemplated for a moment, a vicious determination on his face. He gritted his teeth and said, Perform the Blood Sacrifice to forcibly break open the gate! Eagle Fly and Eagle Swift trembled as the Blood Sacrifice was not a trivial undertaking. Failure was highly likely, and even if they succeeded, the damage inflicted on the trio would be severe. Each person would have to pay the price of losing three permanent attribute points. This plot mission is crucial, and if someone completes it before us, we will have to pay an even greater price! Eagle Soar gritted his teeth, for their trio was unwittingly part of a mission involving the games progress. However, their mission was different from Song Jians, and they were a day slower. Otherwise, it would have been Song Jian and Anna standing gloomily outside the gate. Understood, big brother! Eagle Swift nodded, controlling several minotaurs towards the entrance of the instance. Ye Tong stood dumbfounded nearby, not understanding a single word of what Eagle Soar and his brothers said. However, she could feel the intense sense of danger conveyed by the words Blood Sacrifice. In an instant, Ye Tong was filled with regret as she had wanted to follow them to benefit from their actions. Little did she expect to encounter such ruthless individuals. Even her strength was incomparable to theirs. If the trio were to harm her, she wouldnt stand a chance of resisting. Plup plup plup~ The minotaurs unhesitatingly slit their own throats, their blood spattering like arrows onto the stone gate outside the instance. Eagle Swift began chanting the incantation for the Blood Sacrifice. His voice resembled the fluttering wings of an insect. As he continued chanting, the blood from the minotaurs gushed outward as though from a fountain. Despite this, none of their faces showed any emotion, as if they couldnt feel their life force draining away. In just a few seconds, the blood from the minotaurs splattered outward, their imposing bodies withering at an alarming rate. Their dried wounds spurted blood once again. The sight before her terrified Ye Tong. She instinctively backed away, prioritizing her life over the allure of valuable in-game equipment. The unmistakeable sense of looming danger was rapidly closing in on her. Soon, the blood from the minotaurs bodies was completely exhausted. Their desiccated corpses fell to the ground and instantly turned to dust. The tightly shut stone gate at the entrance was now entirely covered in blood, an intricate web of bloody veins blanketing its surface. These blood veins writhed like living creatures, as if they were absorbing something. After finishing the incantation, Eagle Swifts face flushed an unnatural red. He turned to Ye Tong with a cold stare and said, We still require one players soul sacrifice Ye Tongs face twisted in terror as she screamed. With every acceleration skill activated she ran towards the valley, trying to flee for her life. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh~ A pitch-black whip lashed out, entwining itself around Ye Tongs ankle and yanking her to the ground. The strike was swift and precise, as if meticulously planned. Eagle Soar slowly reeled Ye Tong back in, expressing his regret, We intended to bring you into the instance, but unluckily for you Ye Tong struggled desperately, crying out, Please spare me! Dont kill me! Please, dont kill me! The games progress has been disrupted. This was originally our chance, but someone beat us to it. You should blame the person who entered the instance first and carried out the plot mission, Eagle Fly coldly retorted, his gaze on Ye Tong as if looking at a corpse. The whip in Eagle Soars hand reached its end, and he grabbed Ye Tong by the collar, tossing her to Eagle Swift. Plup~ Eagle Swift flipped his right hand, brandishing a foot-long dagger that plunged into Ye Tongs heart with deadly precision. Ye Tong felt a sharp pain in her chest, her strength draining away as her body went limp. Look into my eyes! Eagle Swift grasped Ye Tongs throat, his low voice resonating in her ear. Ye Tongs convulsing body gradually calmed. Unfazed by the dagger embedded in her chest, she stared blankly into Eagle Swifts eyes. The sacrificial incantation sounded once again from Eagle Swifts mouth. Ye Tongs body suddenly ignited in a translucent flame, countless radiant specks of light bursting forth. They slowly drifted towards the stone gate, while her vitality points rapidly depleted, a series of damage numbers appearing above her head. The specks of light quickly melded into the gate and vanished. As they did, the gates surface erupted in dazzling brilliance, illuminating the entire valley. After several seconds, Ye Tongs body was no longer able to produce any more light specks, and her vitality points hit zero. She became a lifeless corpse. That should do it! Eagle Swift callously threw Ye Tongs corpse aside like a piece of trash. Boom boom boom~ The stone gate, glowing with a crimson hue, slowly creaked open, revealing a narrow passageway that could accommodate only one person at a time. Quickly, it will only be open for five seconds! Eagle Swift yelled, his figure dashing towards the center of the gate like a bolt of lightning. Eagle Soar and Eagle Fly swiftly followed, their forms disappearing into the gate just before it slammed shut with a thunderous crash. The valley became tranquil once more. However, outside the gate now lay several withered skeletons and the corpse of a female player. Chapter 603: 603: The Gate Chapter 603: The Gate At this moment, Song Jian had no idea that several other players had entered the duplicate where he was. He made his way along the metallic corridor towards the deepest part of the floating base, quickly arriving at the largest laboratory marked in the discarded diary. This laboratory had no number, but the researchers in the base referred to it as Laboratory Zero. The floating base had been unused for a long time, many of the rooms entrances had lost their resistance. However, the laboratory in front of Song Jian had all its facilities intact. Even the two laser cannons at the laboratory entrance were still operational. Caught off guard, Song Jian was severely attacked twice, losing over 1,900 of his over 2,000 vitality points. He almost died, inducing cold sweat across his forehead and a wave of fear. Damn it, I assumed that all internal defenses in the base are defunct, disregarded this place toohow careless! Song Jian exclaimed. He sat at a curve in the metal passageway, taking out supplies and started to recover his vitality points. The diary did not lie; this must be the lab for studying the life vines, the most important place in the entire floating base. Otherwise, its defenses would not have been preserved this well! Song Jian reflected. These two laser cannons would indeed pose a threat to Song Jian if operated by someone, but currently, they could only act defensively and couldnt stop Song Jian at all. With a thought, a pitch-black figure appeared before Song Jian. It looked almost identical to him, even its equipment. Abyssal Phantom Clone! A phantom clone made using the Abyssal Power has seventy percent of Song Jians attributes and skill power and also inherited all equipment attributes; Swish, swish~ A white light suddenly appeared under the clones feet, and a chill emanated from its feet. Its body was also covered in a layer of grayCblack, appearing like a dark shadow. At the same time, Song Jian mirrored the actions of the phantom clone. Swish~ The clone rushed towards the laboratory door. The lightning-fast figure couldnt react in time, and the clone was directly transformed into a cluster of black fog, slowly dispersing, after being hit by the laser cannons. Song Jian had already reached his attack range at this point. The long sword in his hand was swung forward, sending a golden Sword Qi towards the left laser cannon; While the two laser cannons were turning their barrels to lock onto the returning Song Jian, the one on the left side was directly hit by the golden Sword Qi and exploded; Following the release of Light Strike, Song Jian immediately held his long sword horizontally to his chest. As he saw the right laser cannons muzzle flashing, he directly used the Sacred Parry skill; Whistle~ A dazzling laser shot towards Song Jian. His body shone with a golden glow as he instinctively parried; Bang! A loud boom; the rapidly advancing Song Jians body jerked to a stop as he felt a strong force from his sword, causing him to stumble backwards two steps before releasing this force; The laser which was originally shot towards Song Jian disappeared into thin air, but soon it reappeared in midair, retracing its path and directly destroying the right laser cannon; With both laser cannons destroyed, the entire passageway lit up with glaring red lights, and an alarm suddenly sounded; Alert, alert! A humanoid life-form has breached the laboratory! A humanoid life-form has breached the laboratory! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An emotionless mechanical voice echoed throughout the passageway. The door to the laboratory, originally made of tempered glass, suddenly had two metal alloy doors descend over it from above and the left, blocking the entrance completely. Song Jian sneered, swinging his sword towards the metal alloy door; Ding~ A dull sound echoed as sparks scattered, leaving Song Jians arm numb. Looking at the metal alloy door, only a white sword mark remained on the surface. As he lightly brushed his hand across, the white mark disappeared, leaving only a shallow sword mark on the door. Song Jian was taken aback. What on earth was this material made of? His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword with the colorless Sword Qi had only left such a shallow mark? Thisthis material seems to be the same as the chains that bound the fallen puppet beast! Song Jian, touching the cold metal alloy door, showed a surprised look in his eyes. No wonder its so hard but thinking that such thing could stop me is rather naive! Song Jian laughed, continuing to hack at the alloy door; His newly gained Holy Swords passive talent was, when using a sword weapon, the damage increases over time, up to 100%. And during attacks, he could trigger the Indestructible effect. He could cut through anything in the world with a single blow; Thump, thump, thump, thump~ In the metallic corridor, a dull sound of hacking echoed. Song Jian kept hacking for over thirty times before finally triggering the Indestructible effect; Crack~ A slight noise sounded, and incredibly, the robust metal door cracked open, leaving a sixteen-inch gap through which one could see the other metal door inside. Damn it, my sword! Song Jian suddenly noticed that after triggering the Indestructible effect, although he managed to open a gap in the metal alloy door, the durability of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand dropped drastically by over thirty points. It wont last for more than two more rounds, rendering the sword useless. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Golden Demonslaying Sword were Song Jians most potent weapons. Even the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set didnt have any weapons. If he wore out the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword here, it would be too tragic for Song Jian; Moreover, judging by the metal alloy door, despite the over a foot-long gap made by hacking, if he wanted to destroy the entire gate, he would need to trigger the Indestructible effect, at least a dozen times. By then, even if the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was worn out, he still wouldnt be able to break open this gate, even if he were to wear out the Golden Demonslaying Sword. Also, dont forget, there are two metal alloy doors, after breaking one down, there is still another. If the door cannot be hacked open, but if it was the chain that bound the fallen puppet beast, it would probably be cut easily! Song Jian suddenly remembered the four black chains he had seen binding Hesmant. Song Jian, heartbroken, glanced at the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, his gaze wandering to both sides of the metal passageway. The door is made of special meteorite alloy, but I dont believe the entire laboratory is built from such alloy. Since I cant enter the door, its just the same if I enter from other places! Song Jian squinted, rushing toward a metal room on the side. Chapter 604: 604: Life Vines Chapter 604: Life Vines Lab Zero is the largest of all the laboratories situated in the Floating Base. Despite being unoccupied for several decades, the internal support system continues to function seamlessly; In the center of Lab Zero, within a tens-of-square-meters glass chamber, is a two-meter-high vine. The vines trunk, roughly the width of a bucket, bears patterns reminiscent of snake scales. Innumerable branches sprawl from its main body, enveloping the entire glass chamber; Atop the vine, three flowers bloom, each the color of purple-red. Glowing subtly, their surfaces resemble the sheen on a ceramic glaze, appearing as fine pieces of art. The glass chambers intelligent system continues to regulate the temperature, humidity, and nutrient supply. Thus, even after the passage of decades, the plant thrives. Today, Lab Zeros peace is abruptly shattered. Out of nowhere, a sword tip emerges from a wall. Soon, an irritating scratching noise fills the air, quickly followed by a gaping hole breaking through the iron-forged wall; On sensing the damage to the structure, the emergency system in Lab Zero activates, bathing the lab in intermittent dark-red light while a high-pitched alarm blares out. Lab Zero, being the most important section of the Floating Base, is designed to be sealed off and surrounded by guards within ten seconds of the alarm going off. But presently, the alarm does nothing more than create noise. Song Jian breaks through the wall and steps into Lab Zero. The steel wall, over half a foot thick, crumbled like tofu before him. As soon as he steps into Lab Zero, a gender-neutral voice rings in his ear. Adventurer, you should not be here. Leave immediately, or you will suffer devastating consequences! Devastating consequences? Based on what? Song Jian sneers at the hostility, staring at the plant within the glass chamber, he retorts, Are you, a mere research subject caged within a glass chamber without any freedom, supposed to threaten me? Moreover Song Jian eyes the dwindling layer of nutrient feed at the bottom of the glass chamber, a smile spread wide across his face, Looks like your nutrient supply is running low. I wonder how long you can survive once its gone? A day? A week? Or a month? With the Floating Base on lockdown since the catastrophic disaster, the amount of nutrient feed left in Lab Zero, which lasted this long, has already exceeded Song Jians expectations. In fact, he had worried all along that the vine would wither and die from lack of attention. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To his surprise, this vine has actually evolved consciousness, and can communicate with people through something similar to brainwaves; Human, state your purpose here. This lab is no cage for me. If I want to leave, no one can hold me back, announced the gender-neutral voice, calmly. I need one of your flowers! Song Jian cuts to the chase; Impossible. It takes me ten years to produce a single flower. The fact that Ive survived this long is entirely due to the energy I absorb from the flowers. Do you really believe this lab contains such an abundance? Anger resonates in the vines voice. You can grow flowers from yourself and then swallow them? Song Jians face mirrors his surprise. Is that so strange? Havent many of you humans committed acts of child exchange and subsequently consumed them? More importantly, this flower is merely an organ of my body, responded the indifferent vine. Well, if youre not willing to offer it, then Ill have no choice but to take it myself. Song Jian shrugs nonchalantly. How dare you! The vine instantly loses its cool. Within the glass chamber, the branches of the previously idle vine shudder, thrashing about like a horrifying tentacled monster; A mere level 30 elite Boss, I wonder who gave you the courage to talk to me in this way. Song Jian chuckles, shattering the glass chamber in the center of the lab with a single strike, and storms toward the vine; Smack, smack, smack~ Several dozens of vine tendrils lash out at Song Jian like a torrential downpour. Each vine is coated with hair-like fibers that deliver excruciating physical hits and toxic attacks to any organism they come in contact with. The vine secretes a bio-toxin, resulting in sustained vitality loss and, when stacked, the side effect of reducing attack and defense power, slowing attack speed, and increasing failure rate of ability usage; Unprepared parties of five face certain defeat against this vine Boss. However, the immunity to poison damage granted by Song Jians maximized Thick Skin talent renders the vine toxin ineffective; System: The vine uses the Whip skill to attack you, dealing 167 physical damage. In addition, you have been inflicted with Toxin Attack (Layer 1). Your talent and gear defense mitigated 123 physical damage, you ultimately sustained 44 physical damage. Thick Skin (MAX) negates the toxin damage; The vine has several dozen tendrils that can perform area of effect attacks. When dealing with a single target, toxin attacks can stack over ten folds instantly, preventing the inflicted party from escaping if struck even once; While Song Jians immunity negates the serious toxin damage, he still suffers over 400 vitality points in one attack. Even he wont be able to withstand multiple attacks from the vine; Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a call, Song Jians body emanates a dazzling golden light. Eight phantom long-swords orbit his body at a leisurely pace. At a thought, a pair of wings sparkle with a metallic sheen unfurled behind Song Jian. Resembling a conscious being, they flit back and forth to parry the raining vine attacks; The steel wings can automatically block damage below fifty points. After deploying the steel wings, Song Jians overall defense and resistance increase by 30%. Coupled with the Immortal Sword Bodys additional effects, each of the Vines attacks only manages to deal about thirty points of damage. Surprisingly, the Steel Wings negate every bit of it. Its fair to say that, at this point, the vine is unable to deal Song Jian any damage. Song Jian chuckles, leaps toward the main body of the vine. Hes at the pinnacle of his might. Even the Shadow Giant Dragon possessing a super first-tier combat power only provides a close match, let alone the vine that hasnt even reached a first-tier combat power! Swish, swish, swish~ Golden Sword Qi dances around him, causing the vine to unleash heartrending screams. Countless vines are sliced apart, filling Lab Zero with a strong scent of sweetness. Chapter 605: 605: Seed of Life Chapter 605: Seed of Life The rich, sweet scent filled the entire Lab Zero. Song Jian, who had initially lost a quarter of his Vitality Points, actually felt invigorated upon smelling this fragrance, his Vitality Points gradually starting to recover. Although the recovery wasnt substantial each time, predominantly ranging around five to six points, to Song Jian, it was still an excellent healing effect. In actuality, when the Life Vine was injured, its body fluids would radiate into the air, providing a sustained recovery effect for Vitality Points to all who were exposed. Essentially, this was a method of compensating for the strong toxic damage inflicted by the Life Vine. As long as one could withstand the initial attack of the Life Vine and cause some damage to it, this recovery effect would subsequently manifest. Otherwise, dozens of vines attacking simultaneously can instantly stack multiple layers of toxin damage. No matter how formidable a warrior might be, they wouldnt be able to endure such onslaught, and healing would be utterly futile. If it was indeed the case, even though the Life Vine might not possess a first-order Combat Power, its actual damage would far exceed that, hence the need for this type of compensation. Yet, to Song Jian, who was entirely immune to toxin damage and unaffected by physical damage, the diffusion of the Life Vines body fluids wasnt a compensatory measure, it was a direct benefit to the enemy. Before long, Song Jians nearly 500 lost Vitality Points were fully recovered, while the Life Vines Vitality Points had been gravely decreased to less than a tenth. Spare me, spare my life. I, Ill give you a flower! A terrified voice of the Life Vine suddenly echoed in Song Jians mind. A cold sneer flickered across Song Jians mouth, paying no attention to the Life Vines pleas. The attack speed of his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword even increased, continuously slashing onto the main body of Life Vine, his golden Sword Qi easily piercing its defense, causing it to continuously spurge body fluid from every wound, equivalent to blood for the Life Vine. If you dont stop your attack, I will destroy the flower, and wont let you attain it! The Life Vine roared, and a purple-red flower on its crown quickly withered at visible speed; in an instance, it lost all its moisture, energy surged, and turned it into dust. Seeing the flower of the Life Vine destroyed, Song Jian paused, This BOSS is truly vicious, harsh on its adversaries and ruthless on itself. One must know, the flower was an organ of its body, and also its most critical means for perpetuating life. Song Jian reckoned that at most, it could blossom thrice and then gradually digest these flowers, conserve the energy, and then foster new flowers. For decades, the Life Vine had probably been surviving this way, along with the nourishing fluid stocked in Lab Zero, dragging on till now. If it was without a flower, this BOSS might not be able to prolong its own life. Yet, even so, facing Song Jians life-threatening assault, the Life Vine did not hesitate to destroy one of its flowers. In ten years, I can only foster three flowers. If theyre all destroyed, youd be unable to obtain a flower for at least the next ten years, the firm resolution in the voice of Life Vine surfaced in Song Jians mind. Looking at the remaining flowers, Song Jian hesitated; The flower was an item Anna needed for her job advancement, and also the primary reason for their visit to the Mysterious Garden. If the Life Vine indeed destroyed the flower then Song Jians epic-level mission chain would fail. Raising an eyebrow at the remaining Vitality Points of the Life Vine, Song Jian reluctantly agreed, nodding, Alright, as long as you give me a flower, Ill spare you! System: The Life Vine has issued you a task, Redemption of Life. Task content: Bring a seed of the Life Vine out of the Mysterious Garden and plant it in an environment suitable for its growth. Upon accepting the task, your relationship with Life Vine elevates to friendly, making it impossible for you two to harm each other. Task reward: Flower of Life Vine, quantity 1. Penalty for task failure: Permanent loss of 5 maximum attribute points. Plant the seed? Song Jian looked at the mission with a frown and sighed, Dont push your luck. How do I know that after obtaining the flower, you wont turn against me? The Life Vine replied, And I have already destroyed a flower. If I cannot purify everything into a Seed of Life and replant it, then my life will be coming to an end By suitable environment for your growth, what do you mean? Song Jian asked, considering the loss of five maximum attribute points seriously. It would be best to plant near a Spring of Life replied the Life Vine. Song Jian widened his eyes at the Life Vines reply which immediately added, If you cant find it, then any fertile land will suffice. I have four empty Spirit Fields in my Manor Castle where I can plant it, huh, lets see how youd threaten me under my domain, Song Jian muttered to himself and decided to accept the mission. Upon accepting the mission, the color atop the Life Vines head instantaneously changed to light green, and Song Jian could no longer attack it. Remember your promise! The voice of the Life Vine echoed in Song Jians ear as a puff of transparent flame emerged from its body and quickly began burning. Song Jian was taken aback as he prepared to depart when one of the remaining two flowers of the Life Vine voluntarily detached itself and drifted towards him, while the other remaining flower became even more vibrant, but soon began to shrivel slowly, revealing a seed the size of a fist at the center of the flower. Song Jian heard an ethereal, melancholy song in his ears that moved him towards tears. Before long, Life Vine burned to ashes, leaving behind a shiny Seed of Life. This Seed of Life bore an outer surface nearly identical to the texture of snakes scales and felt somewhat chill to the touch. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Youve obtained the Seed of Life! Song Jian stashed the Seed of Life along with Life Vines flower into his storage tract. His primary objective had been accomplished. However, he still had a mission to kill the Fallen Puppet Beast. The mission did not provide any reward items but offered an enormous amount of battle experience. If Song Jian could complete it, his level would instantly rise by one. Song Jian was just about to turn around and leave when he suddenly saw a streak of Dark Gold from the ashes of the Life Vine. His heart leapt with joy, and he quickly stepped forward, sifting through the ashes. A weapon radiating a Dark Gold light appeared before Song Jian. Chapter 606: 606 Engineering Drawings Chapter 606: Chapter 606 Engineering Drawings Although Song Jian did not deliver the final blow to the Life Vine, in practice, the kill was credited to him. Therefore, when it died, the Life Vine also dropped an item. It was a green long sword, its blade shimmering with a glaze-like glow. It looked more like a work of art than a weapon. Verdant Crystal Wood Sword (Gold), One-handed Sword, Equipment Effect: Attack 98-112, Poison Attack +3, Corrosion Damage +5, Life Recovery Speed +10%, Wood Attribute Damage +35, a certain chance to trigger double damage effect. Special Effect 1: Binding (Passive), this item absorbs the users blood for binding. Special Effect 2: Growth (Passive), this item is growth-type equipment, initial level 1, gains combat experience to level up in battles, the higher the level, the stronger the property of the item, item level cannot surpass the users level. Equipment requirement: Level 1; Set: 1/5. Can it be taken out of the game: No. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another set sword! Song Jians eyes showed a surprised look, without hesitation he cut his own wrist, and dripped blood onto the green sword. Like a sponge absorbing water, all the blood droplets on the sword were swallowed clean, without leaving a trace on the sword. After losing more than a thousand Vitality Points, the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword turned into a green light and merged into the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. With this, Song Jians damage had increased significantly. All three swords were growth-type weapons. As Song Jian leveled up through fighting monsters, they could automatically absorb combat experience. Aside from the just-obtained Verdant Crystal Wood Sword, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had already reached level seven, and Golden Demonslaying Sword had upgraded to level four. Even with Song Jians regular attacks, he could deal three times the damage, totaling over three hundred points. Normal level 20 players only have just over a thousand Vitality Points. Even when considering damage reduction from defenses, Song Jian could severely injure opponents with just one encounter. With the use of skills, he could take out an opponent with one move. Just thinking about it felt brutal. Carefully examining it again, Song Jian found no other discoveries and walked out of Lab Zero, heading towards the other labs. Lab One, Lab Two, Lab Three Song Jian continued to search for supplies in the lab, finding three standard laser guns and some valuable materials needed for engineering studies. However, he still didnt have a good plan to kill the Corrupted Puppet Beast. If all else fails, Ill just have to brute force it to death! Song Jian thought to himself. The Corrupted Puppet Beast is formidable with a wide range of attacks. Its restrained from moving, but its strong attacks and first-order combat power make it challenging for Song Jian to fight against it. If he couldnt take advantage of its immobility, the battle would be no different from fighting with a first-order BOSS. If he did that, Song Jian would be at a great disadvantage. The BOSS might not be killed, but Song Jian himself might. The diary only recorded the locations of Lab Zero and six other labs. If he continued to search, time would be of the essence. When Song Jian searched to the fifth lab, he saw a blueprint emitting a pale white light on an experimental platform. Schematic: crude magic cannon, requires level 6 engineering to learn. Instruction: teaches you how to craft a crude magic cannon. Crude Magic Cannon, a defensive artillery, can only be constructed in a fixed location, it is immovable once built. Every 10 seconds it automatically generates a magic crystal shell, cannon range 500 meters, splash damage 680-980, with a certain chance to trigger a knockback effect. Crafting requirement: Rosan Wood (3), Magic Crystal Energy Core (2), Hardened Gold Fine Pipe (2), Mystic Steel Stabilizer (3). Upon seeing this blueprint, Song Jians eyes lit up. Wasnt this the perfect weapon for a long-range attack against the immobilized Corrupted Puppet Beast? Because of his profession, Song Jians damage would be weakened when using any weapon other than a sword. But this magic cannon isnt a weapon, its defensive artillery that should be built on city walls and is immovable once constructed. But for the immobile Corrupted Puppet Beast, this magic cannon is its nemesis. Engineering requires level six, and Im now only level five. However, the proficiency is high enough. If I fabricate these parts, Ill probably be able to level up to six. As for the materials, Ive already searched enough from the previous labs. A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Deciding to do it, Song Jian started to work. The lab was equipped with a testing table and tools. Before long, Song Jian had a pile of components glowing with white light in front of him. A white light flashed, and Song Jians engineering level increased to six. He immediately learned the crude magic cannon blueprint. Song Jian collected the components and quickly made his way to the vault where the Corrupted Puppet Beast was being held. Anna must be getting anxious waiting outside the base, I need to speed up! Song Jian thought. By this time, Anna had been waiting under the floating base for over two hours. Not knowing how Song Jian was doing, Anna was very anxious. Suddenly, she sensed three powerful life energies rushing towards her. Who is it? Anna was alert and quickly hid in the shadows behind a rock. Before long, the three Hawk Brothers headed straight for the floating base. Is it, is it a Gods Chosen? How is that possible, why would there be other Gods Chosen here? A look of surprise appeared on Annas face. Anna understood the rules of the secret realm better than anyone. She had never seen others being able to invade someone elses secret realm before. This is not a public secret realm, how could this happen Anna frowned. Big Brother, the item to open the floating base must be nearby, should we search for it? Hawk Fei looked at the looming floating base above their heads and asked. No need, the person who wanted to enter this secret realm must have already entered the floating base. We dont have time to waste. Hawk Yang looked solemn, took a palm-sized bomb from their package and handed it to Hawk Fei, Go, blow up an entrance. Hawk Fei nodded, took the bomb, and with a thought, a pair of bat-like wings appeared on his back, and he soared into the sky. Bang! A loud explosion sounded, thick smoke billowing out. The entire floating base slightly shook, and a hole with a diameter of over three meters appeared on the floating base. Soon, a rope fell from the hole. Hawk Yang and Hawk Ji both used both hands alternately to climb up the rope and quickly disappeared into the hole. Chapter 607: Task Completed Chapter 607: Task Completed The moment the Eagle Brothers entered the levitating base, Song Jian had already arrived at the entrance of the secret chamber where the Corrupted Puppet Beast, Hismenti, was imprisoned. Even with all of the components, assembling a Rudimentary Magic Cannon would take a long time. Upon sensing Song Jians arrival at the door once again, the dark secret chamber echoed with the crazed roars of Hismenti. It seemed to foresee its own doom and began to violently struggle. You will not succeed, you will not succeed, I will kill you, kill you! Hismentis voice pierced Song Jians ears, causing a sharp, painful sensation, as if a giant hammer was violently pounding away in his mind; This made the already slow construction process even slower. Damn it, whats the use of your stalling? Do you think anyone will come to your rescue? I have wiped out all the monsters nearby. There wont be anyone to save you. Why cant you just die quietly? Song Jian thought to himself. Seeing the progress bar crawling forward at a slow pace, Song Jian became slightly restless. This was because his Engineering level was too low. It barely met the requirements to build a Magic Cannon, resulting in an extremely slow manufacturing process with a decent chance of failure. Song Jian had enough materials to build three Magic Cannons as a backup plan in case of failure, but it seemed it wouldnt be necessary to use the materials designated for the other two. After dozens of minutes, the progress bar was two-thirds complete. Just then, Song Jian felt a tremor beneath his feet, and the entire levitating base seemed to sway slightly. His heart pounded suddenly with apprehension. What happened? Why is there vibration? Panic filled Song Jians eyes. The whole floating base was as big as a town. The only cause for such a shake could be a seismic event; Could it be that there is a problem with the levitating system of the base, and the whole base is about to collapse? Song Jian wondered. At this moment, he was not aware of the presence of other players in the instance. He could only speculate that there was an issue with the levitating system. Fortunately, the shaking wasnt severe and didnt affect the construction of the Magic Cannon; After a few more minutes, the construction progress bar finally reached the end, and a Magic Cannon consisting of a base + barrel appeared before Song Jian. The Magic Cannon was indeed very rudimentary, taller than half a persons height with four steel claws reaching out from the base to grip the ground firmly. A barrel about thirty centimeters in diameter extended outwards, aiming at the entrance of the secret chamber; At the back of the barrel, an oval ammunition depot started charging. A shot every ten seconds was extremely slow in comparison to other weapons, but it wasnt too slow for a defensive cannon; Just as the depots charging reached its peak, a dazzling white light suddenly flashed from the pitch-black barrel; An intense white light, solidified yet scorching, burst out from the barrel. The massive recoil caused the Magic Cannon to let out a sonorous roar, like the howling of a wild beast. A violent vigor shot out from the Magic Cannon, taking Song Jian by surprise and causing him to step back three to four steps before steadying himself. Then, a painful wail from Hismenti echoed from the chamber. In the pitch-black chamber, a ball of white light exploded. It seemed to have encountered a severe invisible resistance, spraying out a blazing light and vigorously shooting inwards; Boom~ A loud rumbling erupted, and the ball of light shattered, scattering in all directions. However, right at the center of the explosion, a damage number exceeding five hundred floated above Hismentis head; Five hundred points of damage, it will take more than twenty cannons to kill it! Song Jian frowned. The power of the Magic Cannon was massive. If a normal player was shot, it could potentially deal over eight hundred points of damage which would instantly push them into critical condition. But when the shot hit Hismenti, it only dealt a little over five hundred points of damage, proving that the defense of this BOSS was not as weak as Song Jian had assumed; Ten seconds later, another dazzling ball of white light shot into the chamber. After a rumbling noise, Hismenti let out a bestial shriek, struggling more violently. The chain that bound it clanged but no matter how it struggled, it couldnt break free from the lock chain made of meteoric metal. Song Jian waited patiently. With each blast, the durability of the Magic Cannon began to decrease slowly. With continued use, every shot decreased the Cannons durability by one or two points. After killing Hismenti, this Magic Cannon would likely be on the verge of destruction. However, its mission was to kill Hismenti. As long as it could kill the BOSS, its mission would be accomplished. Even if it didnt break down, Song Jian would destroy it. Time slowly ticked by, and Hismentis roar grew weaker until it could no longer struggle and roar, like a giant mountain of flesh, it lay on the ground motionless. If not for the faint movement of its body, anyone would have mistaken it for a corpse. Hismentis lumpy tumors were mostly shattered, its body flowing with stinky pus and blood. Large patches of charred marks littered its body, emitting white smoke. The mixture of the smell of charred flesh and stinky pus and blood filled the chamber with a nauseating stench; sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Job done! Song Jian clapped his hands, a smile appearing on his face. The fact that he was able to kill a first-grade BOSS without any danger brought him immense satisfaction. However, it was clear that using this kind of sneaky method to kill Hismenti might complete the quest, but the quality of Hismentis drop would greatly decrease. If he could get a blue-quality equipment, it would mean that Song Jian was incredibly lucky. Boom! With the final strike, Hismentis massive body was blown into pieces. It was as if a blood rain descended in the whole chamber, and the stench of blood suffused the room; Song Jian glanced at his task bar. The quest triggered by a weird letter was completed. As Song Jian clicked to receive his quest reward, a beam of light shot out from his body, boosting his level to 29; Song Jian gave a slight smile and added the newly gained skill point to Earth Teeth Assault; This was the first active attack skill he gained after entering the game. It had been at level 2 with maxed experience for a while but lacked the skill points to upgrade it; When Earth Teeth Assault upgraded to level three, it directly reached max level, unable to be further upgraded. Its attributes had undergone a dramatic change. Song Jian frowned, stared at the description of Earth Teeth Assaults attributes, and numerous thoughts raced through his mind. Chapter 608: Siege Chapter 608: Siege Earth Teeth Assault (Active), Level 3 (MAX), Skill Effect: Launch a tooth-shaped attack on the target in front, dealing 90-110 damage and reducing the targets movement speed by 40%. Attack Range: 13 meters, Cooldown: 10 seconds, Skill Consumption: 15 Vitality Points. After the upgrade of Earth Teeth Assault, the damage and attack range were both increased. That wasnt much, but the reduce targets movement speed by 40% effect was new. Moreover, most importantly, Earth Teeth Assault at level 3 had already reached max level, and couldnt be further upgraded, which made Song Jian somewhat puzzled. He knew that his talent ability Thick Skin had been upgraded to level 10 before reaching max, and he had several skills that had been upgraded past level 3 without showing MAX and being unable to upgrade further. When Song Jians gaze landed on Earth Teeth Assault, a prompt suddenly appeared behind the skill: Please select a skill to fuse with. This was a prompt that appeared after all skills reached max level. When Thick Skin was upgraded to max, a similar prompt appeared, but at that time, Song Jian only had this one skill upgraded to the max level; he couldnt fuse even if he wanted to. Song Jian tried to fuse Earth Teeth Assault with Thick Skin. Soon, a furnace-like illusion appeared before his eyes, with two empty slots in it. Song Jian dragged the two skills into the slots, and a Fusion symbol appeared on the illusory furnace. System: Skills C Earth Teeth Assault and Thick Skin are starting to fuse. Confirm? Yes/No System: Detection shows that the success rate of these two skills fusing is 0.12%, the failure rate is 98.72%, and the mutation rate is 1.98%; If the fusion is successful, the two skills will become a new skill with the characteristics of both skills; If the fusion fails, both skills will be permanently removed; If the fusion mutates, the two skills will become one, and the new skills power and effects are unknown. What?! A success rate of only 0.12%? Song Jian was startled and quickly chose to cancel the fusion. If the Earth Teeth Assault skill disappeared upon failure, so be it, but if his talent skill Thick Skin disappeared, Song Jian would cry! Losing Thick Skin would reduce his strength by at least 30%, making him unable to resist some skills with special effects. After he canceled the fusion, Song Jian stepped towards the secret chamber. Even if the item drop from the Fallen Puppet Beast was greatly reduced, it was still an elite level Boss with first-order Combat Power, and Song Jian didnt want to leave its dropped items lying there for nothing. After taking just two steps, Song Jians face drastically changed. In front of him appeared an invisible but solid barrier that blocked his path; even the hard metal ground began to emit a stench of liquid and mud, like a swamp, with disgusting bubbles rising constantly. Numerous emaciated, fleshless arms emerged from the ground, groping and grabbing at everything, making it difficult to move. System: You are under the attack of player Swift Eagle, and youll have the right to fair defense for the next 30 minutes. Killing him wont increase your evil points; System: Upon detection, player Swift Eagle is a red-named player; killing him can earn a large number of justice points. Song Jian took a deep breath. He could feel two powerful forces condensing rapidly at the end of the passage. Both forces had different attributes but shared a common feature C long charging times and astonishing power when unleashed. The goal was to kill him in one hit, leaving him no chance to counter. Turning around, Song Jian saw three burly men standing at the end of the passage. One of them held a Bone Wand, muttering incantations. The top of the Bone Wand was inlaid with a palm-sized skull, which was emitting a rich green light. The skill trapping Song Jian had a mysterious connection to it. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The other two were also preparing their moves. One raised an oversized hunting bow more than two meters long, and a metal arrow more than one meter long was gathering crimson flame energy, which was full of explosive power and felt ready to explode at any moment. The other man held both hands above his head with a painful and twisted expression. In front of him was a bizarre Magic Array emitting a dark purple light. Song Jian narrowed his eyes; it was a Summoning Array, and the man was summoning evil creatures to assist in battle. From the Magic Array, he could sense the strong aura of Abyssal Power. Immortal Sword Body, activate! With a soft cry from Song Jian, a dazzling golden light burst from his body. Eight long sword illusions circled his body, slowly rotating. As he stomped his foot, the emaciated arms clutching his ankle were torn apart. Song Jians figure transformed into a mass of black mist, charging towards the three enemies. At level 7, the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body increased magic resistance by 60%, immunity determination to negative effects by +9, and coupled with the level 10 talent skill Thick Skin C which raised resistance by 50% and provided immunity to taunts, slow, charm, corpse poison, paralysis, and other adverse effects C the binding effect of the Yn Hn J Mi Array was almost completely nullified for Song Jian. How can this be A shocked look appeared on Swift Eagles face as he controlled the Yn Hn J Mi Array. The opponent could actually break free from the arrays restraints and move freely? No one whom Swift Eagle had encountered since learning this skill could break free from the Yn Hn J Mi Arrays binding; even level 30 elite level Bosses were limited by the array, having their duration shortened at most. No Boss had ever broken free, let alone other players. As long as a player was trapped in the array, they could only await death. This was also the reason the other two could boldly charge their long-duration skills. But as they hesitated whether to abandon the skills they had charged, Swift Eagle controlled the Yn Hn J Mi Array and yelled: Dont be afraid! Even if he is immune to the binding effect, he wont be able to break through the arrays defense in a short time! The other two looked at each other and decided to trust their teammate instead of canceling their skill. At that moment, a brilliant golden light burst through the Yn Hn J Mi Array, and a crisp sound like shattering glass rang in the three mens ears. Swift Eagle spat out blood, collapsing weakly to the ground with a look of horror in his eyes. Stammering, he muttered: How how could this be? The Yn Hn J Mi Array, with a defense rating of 2800 points he destroyed it in one hit? Chapter 609: 609: No Other Choice Chapter 609: No Other Choice Eagle Yang watched as Song Jian broke through the Soul Destruction Array, grit his teeth, and released the longbow he had been charging, a long metal arrow covered in magic patterns. The arrow whistled sharply and shot towards Song Jian. The whole arrow exuded dazzling white light, like a meteor, dragging a long, hot tail, leaving an afterimage that could not dissipate for several seconds in the air. Thud~ Eagle Yang spouted a mouthful of blood. He released the skill when it had only been charged two-thirds of the way, and therefore naturally suffered some backlash. But his condition was much better than Eagle Speeds; he merely coughed up blood and the backlash damage was negligible. Despite sustaining backlash damage, a shadowy smile spread across Eagle Yangs face. Comet fall! Even if its only charged two-thirds, you cant withstand this arrow~ Eagle Yangs mouth curled upward as he looked expectantly at Song Jian. This shot was equivalent to a long-range heavy sniper rifle, consuming more than half of Eagle Yangs Spirit Points. It was originally intended to be fully charged over a period of fifteen seconds. However, despite being released in just ten seconds, the shot dealt a whopping damage exceeding one thousand points. On the other side, Eagle Fly was shrouded with black mist. His eyes were bloodshot and a bizarre symbol appeared on his forehead. In front of him, towering black flames soared upwards. A black crack split open at the center of the magic array, from which a beastly roar emanated. A claw covered in purple-black scales extended from the crack, gripping the edge of the magic array as it struggled to free itself. Upon breaking the Soul Destruction Array, Song Jian was neither surprised nor alarmed at the damage he had caused. Instead, with a forward momentum, he charged towards the three men. Having made only two strides forward, Song Jian suddenly felt a tightness over his skin, as a chill rose up from his tailbone, reaching the back of his head in an instant. Song Jian felt as though a fierce beast was pouncing on him. Its fangs were already touching his forehead. The breath of death was bearing down on him. A brilliant white arrow, trailing a lengthy tail as if a comet, rushed towards Song Jian at an incredible speed, leaving a long hollow image in the air. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sacred Parry! Song Jian instinctively swung the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward. He immediately felt a tremendous impact against it which sent a numbing sensation up his arm and made the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword tremble violently. Song Jian himself was thrown backward. Bang! As Song Jian skidded along the metal wall, he crashed into the floor. Half of his body was numb and he had no idea when the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword had slipped from his palm and embedded diagonally into the wall of the adjacent metal passage. Song Jian coughed up a mouthful of blood. At that moment, his whole body emitted golden light, with countless tiny particles falling from him and dissipating in the air. Eagle Yang, mouth agape, watched as Song Jian managed to get up, using one hand to support his entire body on the ground while the other hung limply at his side. His eyes, like those of a wolf, stared fiercely at Eagle Fly, and a trace of crazed laughter appeared on his face. Song Jian could now estimate the opponents power level based on the feeling he had from using Sacred Parry. He knew that the damage from Eagle Yangs last move was at least over a thousand points. He stared ahead intently, wanting to see whether Eagle Yang could withstand his attack. A brilliant white long arrow suddenly appeared out of thin air from mid-air. About to launch itself at Eagle Yang, it replayed the entire scenario when Eagle Yang stored his attack. Rebound damage, can it even rebound a long-range attack? How is this possible Eagle Yangs face was filled with fear. He couldnt believe one day he would bear the brunt of his own most powerful hit. No! Eagle Yang let out a horrified roar, a desperate look in his eyes. At that moment, he suddenly noticed Eagle Speed, limp on the ground in front of him. An insidious look flashed across his eyes and with a swift kick, he sent Eagle Speed hurtling towards the incoming arrow. Big brother, you Eagle Flys eyes displayed surprise and his hand, which was summoning the abyss demon, trembled unconsciously. Eagle Yang didnt reply and stared ahead, his face pale. Eagle Speed was currently in a state of skill backlash, his body weak and all attributes reduced by 70%. His vitality points were less than one-third of the original. Under such conditions, not to mention taking a hit from Eagle Yangs full-strength assault, he wouldnt be able to withstand even a normal attack. Boom~ An explosive noise echoed as Eagle Speed was blasted to pieces. A look of disbelief crossed Eagle Yangs face. He can actually rebound skill damage Eagle Yang shouted involuntarily. From the time he entered the game up until now, Eagle Yang had never seen anyone who could fully rebound an opponents attack back onto them. It was beyond his imagination. So it wasnt an illusion Eagle Yang lowered his head, looking at Eagle Speeds mutilated corpse, a feeling of fear welling up in his heart as he wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. At that moment, a demon of the abyss, its body ablaze with grey flames, wriggled its way out of the magic array before Eagle Fly. The Abyss watches you! The demon of the abyss, standing nearly three meters tall, with two legs, winged back, and a fearsome face stood in the middle of the magic summoning array, roaring towards the sky. After summoning the abyss demon, Eagle Fly backed a few steps, standing on one side of the metal passage. Intentionally or not, he created a distance between himself and Eagle Yang. Kill him, and you will receive a reward in return! Eagle Fly coldly stated. The Abyss Demon turned back to look at Eagle Fly, a greedy smile spread across its ghastly face as it growled, The soul of this man is not considered as part of the reward! Third brother, cooperate with this Abyss Demon to kill this guy as soon as possible! Eagle Yang glanced at Eagle Fly and whispered. Big brother, having summoned this Abyss Demon, Ive exhausted all my Spirit Points and only have less than half of my Vitality Points left. Im out of strength to continue the fight. Eagle Fly glanced at Eagle Yang, his expression cold, and wariness flickered in his eyes. Third brother, I had no choice earlier Eagle Yangs face was horribly gloomy. I know, big brother. Eagle Fly had quietly closed all his attributes by then. In fact, he had not exhausted all his Spirit Points. He still had at least one-third remaining, and he had more than eighty percent of Vitality Points left. But the motions Eagle Yang made earlier deeply chilled his heart, making him wary and cautious of his older brother. Alright then, third brother, take a rest at the back. Me and this Abyss Demon are enough to kill him. Afterwards, we will share the mission reward equally! Eagle Yang turned back, a strong intent to kill flashing in his eyes. Chapter 610: 610: Betrayal and Unfaithfulness Chapter 610: Betrayal and Unfaithfulness Feel the wrath of the Abyss, and die! The demonic creature of the Abyss roared and charged at Song Jian. Even though the demon had no weapons, its burning fist was more terrifying than any weapon. Song Jians momentum suddenly faltered as he helplessly had no choice but to block with his sword. The Abyss demons long-awaited right fist, burning with gray flames, had a touch of dark blackness at the edge of the gray flame, making it look like a giant fist outside of a flaming boxing glove. When it was still about five or six meters away from Song Jian, the demons right fist swung violently. The intense pressure made it difficult for Song Jian to breathe, as if he were in a hurricane. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword collided fiercely with the Abyss demons right fist. Feeling the powerful force, Song Jians sword was deflected. Immediately after, the flaming fist struck Song Jians chest with a heavy blow; The demons power attribute its actually stronger than mine? Song Jians eyes revealed a look of surprise. The punch was extremely powerful. Although it did not cause a crushing effect, the damage to Song Jian was significant. A burnt fist mark appeared on his chest, his body was thrown three or four meters away, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, his chest experiencing severe pain. Crack~ A few faint sounds of cracked bones were heard, as the chest of Song Jian collapsed inward; Life Recovery Surgery! Song Jian waved his left hand, a beam of white light fell from the sky, blending into his chest. His slightly cracked bones began to heal quickly; Broken Wing Dance! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian became more cautious. The power of the Abyss demon was far more powerful than that of a level 30 elite BOSS, even if it didnt reach the combat power of tier one. What was even more terrifying was that at this moment, Yng Yng had put away his longbow and was holding a wolf-tooth-like dagger in his left hand and a short sword in his right hand. Both weapons emitted a silvery-gray light. A silver set of weapons? Song Jian revealed a look of surprise. He never expected that Yng Yng would be able to obtain a complete silver set of weapons. It seemed that in the game, he wasnt the only one with good luck. Phantom Clone! Song Jians thoughts moved, and a dark shadow condensed in front of him, quickly transformed into his likeness, wielding his sword at Yng Yng; Just as the Phantom Clone appeared, the Abyss demon hesitated for a moment. The high-raised fist stopped, its eyes stared at the phantom clone, showing an expression of bewilderment. Song Jian was taken aback, and then seemed to think of something, letting out a cold smile. A black flame suddenly rose from the surface of his body and enveloped him completely; Next, the black Level 4 Magic Flame, Abyss Raging Flame, continued to change, eventually forming a fierce-looking set of armor that clung to his body. At this moment, Song Jians body emanated a strong Abyssal Power, looking more like an Abyssal creature than the Abyss demon itself; No, it cannot be; how could you? The giant Abyss demon, facing Song Jian, actually displayed a look of fear, retreating step by step, as if Song Jian was more terrifying than itself; Seeing this scene, not only Yng Yng, but even Yng Fi, who was preparing to strike from a distance, had a look of terror in their eyes;` How how could this be? The demon from the Abyss is afraid? Yng Fi felt that the thought itself was absurd. The demon from the Abyss was the most powerful being among the creatures he could summon from other dimensions in battle. As soon as he could summon the demon, he could sit back and watch the fight; No one could match the demon from the Abyss, no one! But today, the performance of the Abyss demon had overturned his previous understanding, making him feel a chill quietly rising from his spine. Cold sweat was beginning to form on his forehead; Its impossible, impossible for him to be this strong, its just breaking the game balance Yng Fi murmured to himself, his body instinctively retreating slowly. He suddenly had the urge to turn around and run; Song Jian, clad in black Abyssal Demon Armor, wielded his sword and lunged at the demon. In fact, his Abyssal Demon Armor was not a piece of equipment, but similar to an effect that enhanced his abilities; But the naturally thick demonic aura in his magical armor seemed to have an extremely powerful deterrent effect on the Abyss demon; For now, Song Jian waved his long sword, slashing it continuously upon the demons body, but the demon desperately used both hands to block, not daring to launch a counterattack against Song Jian. Its mouth continuously wailed; My lord, my lord, I meant no offense, please spare me~; The suppression between Abyss creatures of different levels was clear. The demon of the Abyss saw Song Jian as an Abyss aristocrat, believing that only an aristocrat could control such a high-level Abyssal Fire; sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian halted and pointed his sword at Yng Yng and Yng Fi, shouting, If you want me to spare you, kill these two for me!; The Abyss demons face showed a look of relief as it spoke solemnly, As you command, my lord!; Yng Fis face suddenly turned pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood. His aura withered, and the demon severed the connection between them, turning to strike Yng Yng with one fist; What are you trying to do! Yng Yngs face showed an angry expression. raising his silver set of weapons, he actually blocked the demons heavy punch. Although the force of the punch pushed him back two or three meters, he didnt suffer any damage; Yng Yngs performance took Song Jian by surprise. Apparently, Yng Yngs power had far exceeded his expectations; Youve hidden very deeply, Song Jian murmured to himself; Luckily, the Abyss demon, fearing the magic flames on Song Jians body, had betrayed him and attacked. If Yng Yng were allowed to join the battle and launch a surprise attack, such a secretly powerful opponent could cause fatal damage to Song Jian when the demon joined forces; Damn it, how could this happen! Yng Yngs face turned dark, his originally well-planned ambush turned into a disaster. He had already sensed the failure of his plot; Third brother, quickly banish it back to the Abyssal Land Yng Yng shouted without looking back; The Abyss demon was summoned by Yng Fi and he surely had the ability to send it back; Third brother, Third brother? Yng Yng called out several times and found there was no response. Turning around to see, there was no one behind him. He was extremely shocked and couldnt believe it.; Yng Fi, you treacherous traitor! I will not let you go! Yng Yng furiously roared with rage; Chapter 611: 611: Interrogation Chapter 611: Interrogation At this moment, Eagle Flights face was flushed with an abnormal tint of red. Grasping his chest with his right hand, he staggered toward the floating base exit. The moment the Abyss Demon severed its connection with him, Eagle Flight had immediately decided to flee. Without the Abyss Demon, even if both he and Eagle Soar worked in unity, they could never kill Song Jian, let alone now when they were disillusioned with each other. Their defeat was only a matter of time. What a pity. I cant believe the storyline chapter has failed like this. Im not willing to accept it! Eagle Flight coughed, spitting out bloody froth, filled with resentment. But even if the mission failed, it was better than losing his life. Though he might have the ability to banish the Abyss Demon back to the Abyssal Land, it would consume his last remaining bit of mental strength. This was not something Eagle Flight could possibly accept. Big brother, since you were ruthless, dont blame me for being unjust. By doing this now, Ive also avenged our second brother, Eagle Flight thought as he was escaping. Meanwhile, Eagle Soar was on the losing end against the Abyss Demon. At this point, his hair was dishevelled and his body was awash with burn marks. A faint trace of Abyssal energy lingered around his wound, hindering the healing of his vitality. Song Jian, fight me one on one if you dare, fight me one on one! Eagle Soar was yelling furiously, his eyes bloodshot. The Abyss Demon let out a gruesome laugh, with a whoosh of his right fist he swung it upwards and landed a hit on Eagle Soars abdomen. The punch took all the strength the Abyss Demon could muster, causing Eagle Soars eyes to bulge out. A massive force propelled him upwards, sending him airborne. The Abyss Demon roared loudly; its robust arms, their muscles as tense as steel, emitted an explosive power. Dark green veins, slithering like tiny snakes, ran across its muscular arms. Its huge hands tightly gripped Eagle Soars neck, hanging him up high as if executing him. The strength in the demons hands made Eagle Soar feel suffocated. The sense of oxygen deprivation darkened his vision. His body writhed like a fish gasping for air, while his neck emitted cracking sounds. Heh heh, this is what you get for offending His Highness! The Abyss Demon revealed a hideous grin, roaring loudly. In its eyes, the crueler its torture on Eagle Soar, the more delighted His Highness behind it would be. This Abyss Demons strength was probably at the lowest level in the Abyssal Land. Otherwise, Eagle Flight would not have been able to summon it. However, even the weakest existence in the Abyssal Land is a terrifying being that ordinary players cannot resist. Eagle Soars vision was growing darker. He was on the verge of death, but in his mind, he kept calculating the time the Abyss Demon could remain in this plane. It was important to note that extradimensional creatures like the Abyss Demon, once they lose their connection with their summoner, would be repelled by the current dimension. This repulsion would grow over time, and no creature, no matter how strong, could resist the force of an entire world. Ultimately, it would be driven back to its original dimension. Eagle Soar did not know if the Abyss Demon had forgotten or deliberately failed to remind Song Jian of this. Perhaps at this moment, it, too, was waiting to be forced back to its own dimension by the force of the world. At this critical juncture in the struggle for his life, Eagle Soar knew he lacked the strength, and after trying in vain to break free from the Abyss Demons grip, he turned his attention to Song Jian. Alright, finish him off quickly and dont forget, one of them has already escaped. You shouldnt let him get away! Song Jian said coldly. Song Jians indifferent tone sent chills down Eagle Soars spine as he struggled desperately, pleading, Wait, wait a second, I.. I have valuable information, extremely valuable information Hmph, dont you know villains die from talking too much? Song Jian sneered. You think I would give you a chance? You dont you want to know how we infiltrated your instance dungeon? Eagle Soar choked, his face flushed red. The giant hands of the Abyss Demon on his neck felt like an iron clamp, making it very difficult for him to breathe, let alone beg for mercy. Something stirred in Song Jians heart, he was indeed curious about how the Eagle triplets had managed to break into the instance dungeon. Such a disruptive ability made him extremely cautious. Let him go! Song Jian looked up and ordered the Abyss Demon. As you command, master! The Abyss Demon responded to Song Jian, releasing its grip, and Eagle Soar fell to the ground like a dead weight. Cough, cough~ Eagle Soar was a miserable sight, kneeling on the ground, propped up on his hands, coughing incessantly, panting heavily. Speak, how did you infiltrate my instance dungeon? Song Jian stared at Eagle Soar and asked indifferently. Youre youre doing a storyline chapter too, right? Eagle Soar raised his head, a sycophantic smile on his face. Indeed, Song Jian nodded in confirmation. Actually, we too were doing a storyline chapter Eagle Soar drawled, casting a glance at the Abyss Demon and noticed its form was becoming more transparent, as if shrouded in a thin layer of fog. A subtle smile flickered on the edges of Eagle Soars mouth. He incessantly panted laboriously, clutching his throat. He seemed in great pain and his words were broken and hard to understand. We, cough, cough, we paid a hefty price to create an array. Eagle Soar explained the workings of the Blood Sacrifice Array to Song Jian. It was through this method that we, cough, cough, managed to infiltrate your instance progress. Song Jian nodded, understanding that this kind of method was unconventional and came at a steep price. Furthermore, mastering the Blood Sacrifice Array was particularly challenging. Since Eagle Rapid, the one who knew this array, was already dead, there probably wouldnt be another opportunity to infiltrate someone elses instance dungeon in the future. You just said that you guys also received a storyline chapter? A light flashed in Song Jians mind, prompting him to ask suddenly. Yes, our our storyline chapter was was to release a prisoner held captive here, named Hismenti! Eagle Soar glanced at Song Jian and whispered. Hismenti? Song Jian paused, then his face lit up with a smile: So when you guys encountered me, it was also the moment when your mission failed, right? Yes, but after the mission failed, we received a new one to kill you and a NPC.If we kill you and a NPC named Anna Katerina, our storyline chapter would be considered complete, Eagle Soar declared. Anna? Song Jian squinted his eyes, his heart sinking. Just then, the Abyss Demon let out a heart-wrenching roar, its silhouette gradually turning illusory, eventually dissipating into the air like fog. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 612: 612: Hidden Card Chapter 612: Hidden Card Seeing the Abyss demon disappear, a strange smile appeared on Ying Yangs face. Its not a creature of our plane, once it loses its connection with the summoner, it will be rejected by the world power. Even if the summoner does not banish them, they will be expelled from this plane by the world power over time! As Ying Yang spoke, he slowly stood up, a jade-green light shimmering around him. His vitality points, originally reduced to less than half, soared back up; Now, you can no longer command the Abyss demon, and your damage reflection skill, I suspect, is still in cooldown, isnt it? With both hands at his waist, his silver suit weapon shone brightly in his hands. Song Jian paused, then broke into laughter, Do you think I cant defeat you without the Abyss demon? Why dont we test that? With twin blades in hand, Ying Yang advanced, his daggers and sword shimmering as he hacked at Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword blazed, radiating a dazzling golden Sword Qi. As for the suit weapon, Song Jian also held one in his hand. Although it wasnt a complete set, the quality and quantity of his outweighed Ying Yangs silver-grey suit weapon. Twin Blade Execution! Ying Yang cried out, his weapons exploding in a silver-grey aura more than a foot long, rushing straight for the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Boom! With a loud crash, the two weapons collided violently, gold and silver-gray light bursting forth. An intense force spread outward, causing Ying Yang to grunt, feeling a powerful surge and losing his balance, he staggered a few steps backwards. Before he could regain his balance, Song Jians second attack was already hacking towards him. Ying Yangs face changed drastically, no longer daring to meet him head on and resorting to dodging instead. Before the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword hit down, it made an arc in mid-air and swept upwards at Ying Yang, who had no choice but to dodge again. The sword brush past the tip of his nose, and a drop of blood slowly seeped from it. Before he could react, a surge of force appeared out of nowhere under his feet, propelling him into the air. Ying Yang lost control of his body. Aerial state! Ying Yang felt a sinking feeling, as most of the skills that could induce negative effects in the game were precious and rare. He possessed only a single skill that could inflict the crippled effect and was well aware of the value of such abilities. I cant let this continue! Ying Yang thought while in his aerial state, his defense dropped by 100%, and the critical hit rate would increase exponentially. In such a situation, allowing Song Jian to continue his assault would leave Ying Yang without any retaliatory force. Even now, Ying Yang didnt want to abandon his storyline mission. Being able to participate in a storyline mission was considered extremely lucky, even if it was dangerous, the rewards would also be extraordinary. Previously, when Song Jian reflected Ying Yangs Comet Strike back at him, it raised Song Jians threat level a few notches. But now it seemed that he had underestimated his opponent. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a flash of white light, the hovering Ying Yang suddenly disappeared. When he reappeared, he was at the end of the metal corridor, tens of meters away from Song Jian. Song Jian, you forced me into this! Ying Yang gritted his teeth, pulling a white crystal from his pack. The moment it appeared, the temperature in the entire metal corridor dropped instantly, even Ying Yang himself was covered with a thin layer of frost. Ying Yang did not dare to hold onto the white crystal for long. As soon as he took it out, he bit his finger, letting his blood drip onto the crystal before flinging it violently towards Song Jians direction. Craaack~ In mid-air, the white crystal began to fracture, much like a spider web. Then, it smashed hard onto the ground, shattering into tiny fragments. A handful of cold spring water appeared out of thin air on the metallic floor. It looked like a phantom, but Song Jian could sense the clear vital energy surging within it. In no time, a two-meter-tall Water Elemental Elf formed from the cold spring water. The Water Elemental appeared as a middle-aged man from the waist up, while the bottom half was a rolling mass of water. Both arms bore silver arm rings adorned with intricate magic patterns. As soon as the Water Elemental appeared, it stretched its hand into the spring, took out a semi-transparent ice sword, and unleashed a high-pitched roar at Song Jian. A level 30 elite boss? Song Jians eyes narrowed, his eyes fixed on the tall Water Elemental. A cold smile played around his lips. From his point of view, as long as there was no existence with a first-level battle power involved in the fight, the outcome was simply the same for him. Looking at the Water Elemental before him, Ying Yangs eyes revealed a sense of distress. This was previously obtained from a hidden task, a last resort hed been saving. He never expected he would have to use it today. As long as I can kill him and find that NPC named Anna to complete this storyline mission, even if I waste a summoning crystal, the rewards will be more than enough to compensate, thought Ying Yang. Song Jian, go to hell, Ying Yang growled and charged towards Song Jian. Meanwhile, the Water Elemental swung its sword, unleashing an icy Sword Qi towards Song Jian, causing frost everywhere its path. Song Jian conjured two Flame Elementals, both of which were only at the level 30 normal monster strength and much smaller compared to the Water Elemental. Without hesitating, the Flame Elementals flung their balls of Flame straight into the icy Sword Qi. Boom! The two opposing elements collided inside the metal corridor, creating a violent blast. The shockwave hit the metal walls, causing them to cave in on both sides. Song Jian tightened his grip on his long sword and charged towards Ying Yang. Clang~ The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword clashed with Ying Yangs twin blades, sending out a shower of sparks. Ying Yangs strength was inferior, and as such, he couldnt face Song Jian squarely. The moment their weapons contacted, Ying Yang rolled to the side, his left-hand dagger akin to the teeth of a wild beast, aiming at an odd angle towards Song Jians ribs. Chapter 613: 613: Killing Chapter 613: Killing Eagle Yang glanced at the two fire elementals opposite him, feeling a sink in his heart. Initially, he thought that with the assistance of the water elemental elf, defeating or even killing Song Jian would not be a problem. However, unexpectedly, the other party had summoned two fire elemental elves as well. Although the two fire elemental elves were no match for the water elemental elf in terms of grading or strength, they were suppressed by the water elemental elf as soon as they appeared. Their defeat was only a matter of time. However, even so, it wouldnt be a problem for the two fire elementals to hold down water elemental elf for a while. In this time, Song Jian would have enough time to kill him. I should have let the water elemental elf cover my retreat earlier, Eagle Yang thought with regret. The water elemental elfs attacks had a high probability of triggering a slowing effect. If Eagle Yang had wanted to flee before, he might have been able to escape, but he was too greedy and wanted to complete the plot mission. Kill! Song Jians cold gaze fixed on Eagle Yang, as if he was looking at a corpse, making Eagle Yang shudder. Broken Wing Dance! The golden Sword Qi burst out, and Eagle Yangs face changed drastically. His left hands dagger had not yet been withdrawn, but his right hands short sword was pressed against his chest by the longsword. Eagle Yang did not dare to take it head-on. He knew that Song Jians move had a forced floating effect, so he retreated continuously, desperately swinging his dagger and short sword to protect his chest. However, Song Jians damage was too high. Despite Eagle Yangs desperate defense, his head was continuously showing three-digit damage scores. Clang, clang, clang, ~ Their weapons collided continuously, and within the blink of an eye, they had exchanged more than a dozen moves. With each collision, Eagle Yang had to step back to unload the force, defending desperately without the power to fight back. Bang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword struck the short sword again, and Eagle Yangs body arched backward involuntarily. Song Jian seized the opportunity to kick him in the abdomen, sending him flying out and slamming hard against the metal wall at the bend of the corridor. Before Eagle Yang could even stand up, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword was already coming down on his head. His face twisted in a ferocious expression, and he let out a roar before throwing his short sword at Song Jian and turning around to run away. Clang~ The longsword swiped sideways, sending the short sword flying. Song Jians face showed a cold smile as he watched Eagle Yang staggering away. Earth Teeth Assault! He stomped his right foot on the ground, and a sharp-toothed air mass flew towards Eagle Yangs retreating figure. Upon hearing the sharp whistling behind him, Eagle Yangs heart sank. He desperately rolled and dodged to the side. But unexpectedly, the Earth Teeth Assault abruptly curved and struck him directly. A searing, tearing pain enveloped his entire body, causing him to let out a painful howl. Just as Eagle Yang struggled to stand up and continue running, he suddenly felt his foot being tripped and fell to the ground. Only then did he realize that his speed had become slower. When he looked at his status bar, he found a debuff Movement speed reduced by 40% hanging on him. Hehe actually mastered two skills that inflict debuffs! Desperation was visible in Eagle Yangs eyes, but he still tried to crawl forward with all his might. Dont kill me, dont kill me! Eagle Yang screamed in terror, seeming to be on the verge of madness. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Song Jian strode forward and swung his sword lightly in the air. Suddenly, three transparent sword shadows appeared, one large and two small, flying towards Eagle Yang. Puff, puff, puff~ Three transparent sword shadows struck Ying Yang, who seemed oblivious and still struggled to stand up, staggering to run outside. However, his running speed was now slower than that of an ordinary person walking. A second or two after he was struck by the three transparent sword shadows, Ying Yang suddenly let out a beast-like roar, clutching his head and falling to the ground, rolling continuously. It was then that three pale blue damage numbers floated above his head; Spiritual Sword Control Technique was a sword technique that directly attacked the opponents mind and soul, making it difficult to defend against. Its attack method was extremely strange. Sometimes, the victim didnt even know when they had been hit; Song Jian dashed forward a few meters, raising the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword high, the dazzling golden Sword Qi as thick as burning flames. Light Strike! The dazzling Sword Qi filled the entire metal corridor, as scorching as flames, enveloping Ying Yang entirely. Boom! The golden Sword Qi exploded, and the staggering Ying Yang was blasted away sharply, then heavily fell to the ground. Song Jian took a step forward, raising the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand and chopping down at Ying Yang, who was covered in blood and wounds. Dont! Ying Yangs dagger had already been lost somewhere, revealing a begging expression in his despairing eyes. He weakly raised his right hand as if to resist Song Jians next strike. Thump~ Song Jian hesitated for a moment before changing his chop to a thrust, stabbing his sword into Ying Yangs throat. A jet of blood spurted out, and Ying Yang made a hissing sound from his throat. His neck turned, and his eyes lost their luster. After killing Ying Yang, Song Jian immediately turned around. At this point, only one of the two Fire Elemental Elves was left, and the remaining one had been driven back into a corner by the Water Elemental Elf. The Water Elemental Elf continuously slashed its ice sword at the Fire Elemental Elf, a burning shield appearing on the surface of the Fire Elemental Elfs body as it struggled to resist. Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jians figure turned into a cloud of black mist and pounced on the Water Elemental Elf. Such one-time consumption summons had powerful monsters, which were overwhelming to ordinary players. The only limitation was the summoning time. Ordinary players encountering such creatures always retreated and waited for the summoning time to end, thereby eliminating the danger. However, Song Jian chose a different approach, wielding his sword and standing up against the Water Elemental Elf, treating it like a BOSS; Boom, boom, boom~ The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the ice sword collided with each other. Each collision had a high probability of triggering freezing, slowing, or decelerating effects. However, the words Immune and Dodge kept floating above Song Jians head, showing that he didnt care about the Water Elemental Elfs attacks. The battle lasted for more than ten minutes. The Water Elemental Elfs Vitality Points were down to less than a third, while Song Jian still maintained 80% of his Vitality Points; If this continued, the Water Elemental Elf would be slain by Song Jian. However, at this moment, the Water Elemental Elfs summoning time ended. From bottom to top, the Water Elemental Elf was directly frozen, turning into an ice sculpture; Bang! With a crisp, shattering sound, the ice sculpture exploded, turning into countless crystal shards that sprayed all over the place; Song Jian glanced at the messy corridor, shook his head, and turned to walk towards the chamber where the Puppet Beast was imprisoned. Chapter 614: 614: Professional Advancement Chapter 614: Professional Advancement The secret chamber imprisoning the fallen Puppet Beast was drenched in blood, with a thick layer of blood covering the ground. On the stone platform, four powerless iron chains that had lost their captive hung down, and in the center was a blood-red bead; Song Jian stepped forward, picking up this blood-red bead and taking a closer look, only to find that it was another augmentation equipment; Puppet Armor (Blue), external augmentation equipment, installation location: skin; equipment effect: This item can merge with the user, enhancing the users physical condition; after integration, Physique +5, Strength +3; special effect: Covers the bodys surface with a layer of blood and flesh armor, increasing overall defense by 80%, Vitality Points +200, Vitality Points recovery speed increased by 40%, this effect lasts for 5 minutes, and can only be used once within 6 hours; item description: This item contains the evil remnant soul of the fallen Puppet Beast, Hesmanth, once merged with the user, the evil soul of Hesmanth may corrupt the users soul, with a chance of turning the user into an Abyss creature! When Song Jian saw the items attribute description, he couldnt help but reveal a delighted smile on his face. This attribute could be fully comparable to a silver quality equipment. However, when he saw the items description, his face immediately darkened; No wonder its only a blue-quality equipment. Without Hesmanths evil soul, Im afraid this equipment would be at least silver-grade! Song Jian thought to himself with a touch of regret. Regardless of silver quality, gold quality, epic quality, or even legendary quality, with such major side effects, Song Jian would never consider using this item. After the new version, players can change their profession to an Abyss profession, or even directly change to an Abyss attribute. If I encounter such a player, I might be able to sell this thing for a good price. Song Jian held the red Blood Bead, pondering in his heart. Putting the item in his inventory, Song Jian strode towards the outside of the floating base; By the time he arrived at the nearest passage to the bases foundation, he realized that a large hole had been blown open below the floating base. Those three people must have entered from here, Song Jian thought to himself. At that time, the entire floating base shook, and Song Jian had thought it was due to a problem with the floating system, not suspecting that it was these three guys who had blasted an entrance; With the Wings of Steel unfolded, Song Jian flew down; At this moment, he was worried for Anna, unsure if she had encountered the fleeing player. Although Anna was an epic profession, she didnt have many offensive skills. If she really encountered the escapee, Eagle Fly, she would likely be caught in a few encounters; Fortunately, when Song Jian came down from the floating base, he saw Anna emerging from behind a rock and cheering, running towards him; Song Jians heart was instantly relieved. He quickly held Anna and asked, Anna, did you see anyone coming out of the floating base? I did, Anna nodded, Just now, three people blew open the floating base, but about ten minutes ago, only one person ran out from inside. He looked like he was being chased by something behind him and appeared rather disheveled. Song Jian nodded, took out the flower of the Life Vine from his inventory, and handed it to Anna, saying, This is the flower of the Life Vine. Annas face lit up with joy as she reached out to take it, gratefully saying to Song Jian, Song Jian, Im really, really grateful to you. System: You have completed the fourth part of the Epic-Level mission, gaining Annas gratitude. Your intimacy with Anna has increased to worship! System: You may attempt to recruit Anna Katerina as your Follower; since you already have one Follower, you will need to pay the price of a permanent decrease in your highest attribute point if you wish to recruit Anna Katerina as a Follower; System: After detection, the game character Anna Katerina is an important figure related to the games story and progress, and players cannot recruit her as a Follower; System: Epic-Level mission, The Birth of Queen Katerina complete, your mission rewards will be issued once you return to the City of Sin! A series of drip drip drip system notification sounds filled Song Jians ears, with a waterfall of information displayed in his info bar. First, Song Jians relationship with Anna leveled up to worship, which meant that Anna fully trusted Song Jian, likely considering him as her closest person, which met the players recruitment conditions; Since Song Jian had previously recruited a Knight of Dawn, Ya, as his Follower, although Ya was tricked away by the female Priest, his Followers quota still occupied; If Song Jian wanted to recruit a second Follower, he would need to pay the price of a permanent loss of one highest attribute point. Now, Song Jians highest attribute point was in Strength, followed by Agility. If he could really recruit Anna as his Follower, Song Jian wouldnt be stingy with his attribute points. After all, Anna was an Epic-level profession, a Life Priest, and also possessed the Resurrection Skill, which was a divine skill for the current players. Spending an attribute point to have her as a Follower was definitely worth it for Song Jian; However, the subsequent system notice quickly extinguished Song Jians eager thoughts to recruit, as Anna was involved in the games story direction. He knew this, but he didnt expect her status to be so important that even recruiting her as a Follower was outright denied by the game. Whats more important was that the mystery of this chain of missions Song Jian had been doing was finally revealed; Song Jian looked at Anna in astonishment, finding it hard to believe that the slightly dazed and clumsy girl in front of him would grow up to be a queen. Looking at Annas dazed face, Song Jian pointed at the flower in her hand and said, You should need a quiet illusion to advance, so why not do it in this instance? I think this is the quietest and safest place now. Where else could be safer than an instance? Song Jian didnt believe that another group of people would break in. The chances of such a continuous invasion were slim, almost negligible. In addition, dont forget that Song Jian was no pushover. If they happened to fight, Song Jians current damage could be on par with that of a First Order Combat Power expert. Then.. then wait for me. It might.. it might take some time! After glancing at Song Jian, Anna carefully held the flower and walked over to a rock and sat down; With her eyes closed, Anna began chanting a ballad. Song Jian was stunned, realizing that the ballad Anna was chanting was exactly the same as the one sung by the Life Vine when it was ending its life and condensing the Seed of Life. Soon, the purple-red flower in Annas hand slowly glowed, and the petals began to disintegrate one by one, turning into fine, sandy specks of light and floating away. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 615: The Flying Eagle Chapter 615: The Flying Eagle The flower of the Life Vine took more than an hour to completely decompose into tiny specks of light, all of which seeped into Annas body. The singing stopped. Anna looked tired but joy was reflected in her radiant eyes, affirming her successful healing session. At Annas feet, a green halo appeared and expanded from under her feet, radiating like ripples in the water. As Anna stood up, she waved her hand and a white light fell on Song Jian, instantly sweeping away the injuries and mental fatigue he sustained from the previous battle. Song Jian looked at Anna in surprise. Her ability to restore his Vitality Points and Spirit Points was not surprising. However, the fact that she could eliminate mental fatigue stunned him. Mental fatigue is a similar to a value of exhaustion, which slowly accumulates whether through battling or other activities. Once it reaches a certain level, it impacts ones health and can only be eliminated through means such as sleep or meditation; If fatigue could be removed, Song Jian could actually battle non-stop twenty-four hours a day. Thank you, Anna! Song Jian smiled with a touch of regret in his heart, It is a pity that I couldnt recruit you as my follower. Dont mention it! Anna replied with a radiant smile. Anna, what is your profession now? Song Jian asked curiously. After Annas upgrade, her attributes had been completely hidden. From his perspective, apart from her name, all he could see were question marks; I have been promoted to the legendary occupation of Life Guardian. Unfortunately, this occupation has reached its peak at the legendary level and cannot be further enhanced. There was a hint of disappointment in Annas eyes, but it quickly disappeared and she said with a smile of joy, However, I now have the ability to fight. If similar situations occur in the future, even if Im alone, I can complete them! Song Jian nodded and the two walked towards the exit of the instance run; To enter the Mysterious Garden instance run, one needs to activate a seed. But to leave, no such object is required. When they arrived at the entrance platform, a light door already existed there, waiting for them to exit. As he looked at the light door, Song Jian thought, If only it could transport me back to Doomsday City. Without the Concealment Ring, Song Jian could no longer enter Doomsday City through the Protection Black Mist. Moreover, there was no Teleportation Array in Doomsday City, so if he wanted to return, he had to use the spot-teleportation technique. There is a distinction in the spot-teleportation, mainly in terms of success rate. Simple spot-teleportation has at best a 50% success rate. The more reliable the spot-teleportation, the more valuable it is. The most advanced technique in the City of Sin could reach a success rate of 89%. If push comes to shove, Ill have to ask Anna for a spot-teleportation device! thought Song Jian in his heart. Spot-teleportation is somewhat dangerous. Not only is the success rate variable, but the so-called spot it refers to is only a designated area. I cant guarantee that the destination after teleportation is safe. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he had the choice, Song Jian wouldnt want to use it. The safest and quickest method would be like the light door in front of him, a product of the system, ensured to be good quality. Song Jian and Anna entered the light door one after another, leaving the instance run. The scenery blurred. When they opened their eyes again, they were standing in front of the stone door in the valley. At this moment, Kane, along with a big group of his people from the Blackhoof Tribe, stood in front of the instance run door as if they were waiting for something. Seeing Song Jian coming out, Kane breathed a sigh of relief, looking as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. Song Jian, are you alright? Kane walked up to him, gave him a heavy hug, patted his shoulder and asked. Im okay, there were three rat-men who broke in. Two were killed by me, and one escaped, Song Jian laughed, But we achieved our goal. Anna has successfully advanced to the legendary profession, the Life Guardian. What, a Legendary profession? Kane was shocked. In the hundreds of years history of the Blackhoof Tribe, only one Epic level professional has ever appeared. The legendary profession, to them, was akin to a deitys spokesperson on earth. There was a buzz of discussion among the Minotaurs behind Kane, all their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Anna. Oh, right, why are you all standing here? Song Jian asked curiously. There was a much larger group sending him off into the instance run this time than the last, with more than a hundred Minotaur warriors gathered. They all had stern expressions and weapons in their hands as if preparing for a battle. The three rat-men you mentioned used an evil spell to break the taboo of the secret land gate, killing some of our tribesmen, said Kane solemnly. We detected this and called our warriors here to investigate! We were lucky. After arriving here, we caught the man who escaped from the secret land. He must be the one that got away that you mentioned, Kane said gravely. Bring that guy over! Soon, under the escort of four Minotaurs, an eagle took flight. Looking at Song Jian and Anna, the eagles face showed despair: I didnt expect even Eagle-Yang to be no match for you Song Jian gave the eagle a cold glance. This creature was capable of summoning abyssal demons. Although they were just the lowest ranked demons, possessing such abilities still made it an elite among average players. Song Jian nodded and said, These were the three. I killed his two partners. As for this one, Ill leave him to you. Kane looked at the eagle with cold eyes, cracked a smile and said, They used the blood and lives of our tribesmen for their evil ceremony. We will do the same with their blood and lives to give our people peace. Take him away, and we will hold a sky worship ceremony in a few days to let the spirits of our tribesmen rest. Upon hearing the words sky worship ceremony, the eagle showed a look of horror and despair, struggling violently, No, no, kill me now, kill me now, ah~ Seeing the fear in the eyes of the eagle and its futile struggle, it was clear that it knew about the content of the sky worship ceremony, which was not a very friendly or even a bloody event for the one being sacrificed. Song Jian didnt bother with him. He was about to return to the Blackhoof tribe with Kane when suddenly a shining point of light appeared in the sky and quickly flew towards them, crashing down into the valley like a shooting star; Its an urgent message from the City Lord Mansion! Anna looked up at the light and showed a serious expression, This kind of communication is only used when an emergency occurs. Something important must have happened in the City Lord Mansion. The light soon flew to Anna, floating in front of her, and countless particles of light dispersed in all directions. An anxious voice echoed in the air; Anna, the City Lords health is deteriorating rapidly. You must rush back to the City Lord Mansion as soon as possible! Chapter 616: Return to the City Chapter 616: Return to the City In the radiant orb, Suravis anxious voice could be heard. Anna was greatly alarmed, her face instantly turning pale, and her body tottering as if she was set to faint any moment. How could this be Anna muttered to herself, her entire body shaking slightly. The communication sphere quickly disappeared, and Anna was so anxious that tears were rolling in her eyes; Song Jian, we As Anna grabbed Song Jians sleeve and was about to speak, tears began to uncontrollably trickle down her face. I understand. Song Jian consoled her, patting her shoulder. Kane, Im sorry, we cant go to the Blackhoof Tribe anymore, we need to hurry back to the City of Sin. Song Jian said, looking at Kane. I understand, do you need any help with transportation? With our tribes Kodo beasts, you could return to the City of Sin in half a day. Kane responded. Ordinary mounts were unable to enter Thunder Beast Mountain. Previously, the soldiers of the City of Sin only escorted the two to the foot of Thunder Beast Mountain. Ordinary warhorses found it near impossible to advance in Thunder Beast Mountain and were easily targeted by beasts, attracting unwanted trouble. On the other hand, the Kodo beasts raised by the Blackhoof Tribe were naturally strong creatures. After being tamed by the Tauren of the Blackhoof Tribe, they became docile and incredibly speedy, navigating through Thunder Beast Mountain as though it was flat ground. Thank you, but that wont be necessary. Song Jian responded, and summoned the Black Dragon without further ado; The magic of the Pet Space was that no matter how wounded a combat pet was, it could quickly recover. As soon as the Black Dragon emerged from the Pet Space, it spread its wings and flew into midair, letting out a dragons roar. Get down, you fool! Song Jian scolded. The once proud Black Dragon immediately stiffened, obediently descended, and lay on the ground, letting out pleasing purrs; Its its a Giant Dragon! The members of the Blackhoof Tribe let out a gasp, retreating as their faces bore expressions of terror. In the game, a Giant Dragon was at the top of the food chain. Even a young ones faint Dragon Might was unbearable for the members of the Blackhoof Tribe. A relieved expression appeared on Kanes face. He had already known that Song Jian possessed a Giant Dragon as a combat pet from their encounter at Dark Castle. This second encounter only increased his awe of Song Jians fortunes. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Anna, lets go! Song Jian picked up Anna and leaped towards the back of the Black Dragon; After giving the Black Dragons head a pat, Song Jian commanded, Lets go back to the City of Sin! The Black Dragon lifted its head and rose to its feet. With a few beats of its wings, a gust of wind swept up, and the Black Dragon launched its massive body into the sky; A Giant Giant Dragon, a living, breathing Giant Dragon! An elder from the Blackhoof Tribe sighed in amazement after the Black Dragon had disappeared into a tiny dot in the sky. Its just a young dragon, but you can already sense the immense power emanating from it. This dragon has a pure lineage and might grow into an Ancient Giant Dragon in the future! Another elder lamented nostalgically, In the old days, there used to be a Dragon Knight in the Blackhoof Tribe Chief Kane, this god-blessed friend of yours is really extraordinary. You should interact with him more often Yes, indeed, this young friend called Song Jian is not only able to control a Giant Dragon, it seems he has a good relationship with the City of Sins City Lord Mansion. We are not far from the City of Sin and our relationship with them has always been delicate. Our tribe often needs to trade in the city and having a good relationship with him might make it easier for us Blackhoof Tribespeople to go to the City of Sin in the future. Kane didnt respond, but deep inside, he held even more respect for Song Jian; The Black Dragon flew at an extremely fast speed. In a little over an hour, they could already see the towering walls of the City of Sin. Should we land here, or fly directly in? Song Jian asked. The Black Dragon made a huge commotion and flying directly into the city would likely cause panic. Furthermore, Song Jian did not want others to know that he had a Black Dragon as a combat pet. After all, there were a lot of players in the City of Sin. Fly directly to the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian. Im worried about my uncle! Anna said pitifully, clutching Song Jians sleeve as though she was about to cry any moment; Song Jian nodded and, without any hesitation, steered the Black Dragon towards the City of Sin; The soldiers on the walls of the City of Sin noticed a Black Dragon flying towards them from afar, and their faces paled with fear. Most of these soldiers were NPCs, with a minority being players who had joined the city defense force for patrol quests; Upon seeing the Black Dragon, the soldiers went pale, their eyes filled with despair. Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Ring the alarm bell, we need reinforcements! A player bit down on his lower lip hard enough to draw blood, managing to snap himself out of shock and immediately began to howl for backup; At this, the other soldiers finally came to their senses. Some shouted about the enemy attack and aimed their bows and arrows at the Black Dragon, while others ran into the guard towers; In no time at all, the alarm bells tolled and alert beacons lit up one after the other, exploded into a giant red fireball in the sky, glowing brightly. Seeing the commotion below on the city walls, Song Jian forced a bitter smile. But, he had no time to worry about that and flew directly towards the City Lord Mansion; As they approached the City Lord Mansion, a voice sternly demanded, Who goes there, daring to cause trouble in the City of Sin? Are you not afraid of being wanted across the entire continent! Uncle Suravi, its me, Anna! Anna shouted from atop the Black Dragons back; Suravi was currently in the air, using a levitation spell. Even though he looked stern, his palms were drenched with cold sweat. Seeing Anna, Suravi immediately let out a sigh of relief. When he saw Song Jian, standing atop the Black Dragon, his eyes filled with astonishment. Anna, lets go down. Controlling the Black Dragon, Song Jian slowly descended onto the plaza in front of the City Lord Mansion. After patting the Black Dragons head which had nuzzled against him, Song Jian stored the Black Dragon back into the Pet Space. Uncle Suravi, what happened to my uncle? Anna ran forward anxiously to ask. The City Lord was perfectly fine initially, but for some reason, he suddenly fainted in the backyard at noon, and his vitality is rapidly declining Suravi replied, his brows knitted together and his face filled with worry. Quickly, take me to see him! Anna dragged Suravi by his hand as both of them swiftly walked towards the City Lord Mansion; Chapter 617: 617: City Lord Seal Chapter 617: City Lord Seal Anna looked at the city lord on the sickbed, who seemed to have aged ten years in an instant, and tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably; Uncle~ A brilliant golden light burst from Annas body, and behind her, a tall goddess phantom with a kind smile on her face appeared, looking down at the city lord on the sickbed. The goddess phantom bent down, gently touched the city lords forehead with her finger, and then let out a sigh. The entire phantom broke apart, turning into countless shimmering light spots scattered over the sickbed. Annas face suddenly turned pale as snow as her body weakened. As she was about to fall to the ground, Song Jian caught her and gently placed her in a chair nearby. Sigh of the Life Goddess~ Song Jian stared in disbelief. He had heard from Anna that the cooldown time of this skill was extremely long and that it could only be used once a month. It consumed all the users spirit and locked the users Vitality Points to a tenth of their original value, only able to recover after a month; sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Despite its great consumption, the power of this skill was astonishing, healing any injuries as long as the target still had a breath in them, even if the person was just a severed limb or a head. It could heal them back to a complete body. Moreover, this skill could remove any toxins, curses, diseases, and other negative effects. No matter how powerful, they could all be dispelled; It could be said that this was an epic skill, second only to the Resurrection Skill. Anna was so anxious about the city lords condition that she went all out from the start. As the city lord lay in bed, his face gradually turned ruddy, breathing heavier, eyelashes twitching, looking like he was about to wake up soon. City Lord, City Lord? Suravi quickly leaned in close to the city lords ear, calling out softly. Song Jian stared at the city lord, carefully observing him. Although Annas previous skill completely restored the city lords condition, Song Jians eyes saw that the city lords upper limit of Vitality Points was constantly decreasing, already more than halving since he first saw the city lord. This was the upper limit of Vitality Points. Once the upper limit hit zero, no matter how powerful the recovery skill was, it couldnt save him. Suravi, what is happening to me? The city lord opened his eyes, stared at Suravi right before him, and looked weak. My Lord, you fainted. Fortunately, Miss Anna arrived in time and saved you, Suravi whispered. Anna, that child The city lords lips lifted a little, they looked to see Anna sitting weakly in a chair, her face showing a loving expression. City Lord, you should rest. We wont disturb you further! Suravi pulled the blanket up slightly on the city lord and whispered. No, Suravi, gather the ministers. I need to announce my successor! The city lord slowly sat up, speaking determinedly. My Lord, your current condition? Suravi sighed worriedly. Although the city lords face was currently rosy, looking as if she had recovered, Suravi could keenly sense that the city lords life force was gradually weakening. Call everyone here. I want to appoint Anna as the heir to the throne of the City of Sin! The city lord whispered in a low voice, Suravi, I hope you can assist Anna just like you assisted me. She needs you! My Lord, I I understand, Suravi choked and quickly left the room. Anna, come here! Seeing Suravi leave, the city lord glanced at Song Jian. His eyes were sharp like an eagles, seemingly scrutinizing, but Song Jian was unfazed, calmly looking back into the city lords eyes. The city lord smiled faintly and no longer paid attention to Song Jian, turning his head to signal Anna to his bedside; Anna leaned against the bed and couldnt help but embrace the city lord, sobbing loudly; The city lord sighed softly, stroking Annas hair, and whispered in a low voice, Silly child, you cant always cry like this after becoming the city lord. I really had no choice but to force this burden on you. I am sorry Anna, extremely sensitive to life force, had felt long ago that the city lords life force was weakening, even though Suravi could only just sense it. However, she was powerless to do anything, as his life force was naturally decaying. It wasnt a disease or an injury C it was as if a persons life had reached its end, having exhausted their life potential. Uncle, I I cant do it Anna cried out loud; The city lord sighed and fell silent, waiting for Anna to express her grief; After a long time, Anna finally quieted down a bit, and continued to sob. The city lord then spoke, Your brothers have all been killed by the Blood Queen. The hatred of the entire Sakel Family must be borne by you. It is your responsibility! No matter how long it takes, you must kill the Blood Queen! A pained expression flashed across the city lords eyes. He and the Blood Queen had been husband and wife for almost three years, and some affection still lingered in his heart. However, the Blood Queens actions were too cruel; after her failure and escape, she had killed all his offspring. This complexity in the city lords feelings for the Blood Queen made things complicated. However, for the sake of the Sakel Family, the Blood Queen must be killed! I understand, uncle! Anna agreed while sobbing; At this moment, the sound of chaotic footsteps came from outside the room, showing that all summoned ministers had already arrived at the City Lord Mansion. Also the city lord lowered his voice and whispered in Annas ear, You can trust Suravi, but you must kill the Dean of the Institute, Bonis. Only by killing him can you control the Institute yourself. The City Lord Mansions guards and the Institute must be firmly controlled by you, so you can become a true city lord! Anna was astonished, seemingly wanting to say something. However, she eventually just nodded vigorously; Good girl! The city lord revealed a relieved smile, took a trembling hand from his breast and pulled out a gold seal, handing it to Anna, Drip your blood onto it, and from then on, this City Lord seal will be bound to your soul, and you will have control over everything in the city! Seeing the City Lord seal, a thought crossed Song Jians mind. This seal represented the power to control an entire city. He already had ambitions of taking over Doomsday City entirely, so now was the perfect time to gain more experience in this area. In the future, I will definitely have a City Lord seal of my own! Song Jian thought to himself. Being away from Doomsday City for so long, Song Jian wondered how things were progressing, an intense yearning filled his heart. Anna took the heavy City Lord seal, bit her fingertip, and dripped a drop of blood onto it. Instantly, the City Lord seal emitted a dazzling light, and the whole room was enveloped in golden light. At that moment, a tumultuous clamor of argument came from outside the room. The city lord glanced towards the door, a hint of coldness flickering at the corners of his mouth. Chapter 618: 618: Acting City Lord Chapter 618: Acting City Lord Outside the City Lords sickroom, several key ministers of the City of Sin had already been summoned; The City Lord fainted suddenly in the backyard, such a thing could not be concealed for long. Those present exchanged glances, speculating that the City Lords health was likely in serious trouble. Some were worried, some delighted, and some simply watched coolly. Yet none showed their actual emotions, maintaining a business-as-usual demeanor. Suravi, do you know why the City Lord has gathered us all here? Is there something he wishes to announce? a stout middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit and glasses asked softly. Dean, please calm down. The City Lord does indeed have an important announcement to make, which is why I called you all here, Suravi replied quietly after giving him a glance. Is the City Lord intending to name a successor? Haha. 2019Dean, watch your tongue. Such words shouldnt be coming from you. The middle-aged man adjusted his glasses and smiled but spoke no more. This man was the Dean of the Institute of Scientific Research, Bonis. Despite the City Lords illness and the Blood Queens aggressive courting of influence, the Institute remained neutral. It seemed to be loyal to the City Lord Mansion, but in reality, Bonis had even deeper plans. After they waited for a while, a dazzling golden light suddenly emanated from the City Lords sickroom at the Mansion. Everyone was stunned, and a look of surprise flashed across Bonis face, which quickly turned to anger. How how can this be? How can he Bonis roared, his face flushed with rage. How can the City Lord pass on the City Lord Seal unofficially? That goes against the constitutional laws of the City of Sin! There must be a majority of us present in agreement for the City Lord to confer the seal onto someone else! Oh, Bonis, getting upset that the City Lord isnt passing the City Lord seal to you? A man dressed in black armor sneered. Dont forget, the City Lord seal will only pass within the line of the City Lord, as stipulated by the constitution of the City of Sin. You neednt harbor such wild fantasies. Without the consent of over half the Executive Ministers, this does not count. The City Lord seal must be reclaimed and Bonis face turned sullen and his mind was thrown into disarray. Fine, lets vote on the City Lords intentions here and now. Regardless of who the Lord confers the seal to, I will vote in favor. How about you all?! The man in black armor slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and shouted. Im in favor. Suravi looked at Bonis with a smile, then turned her gaze to other Executive Ministers. A few ministers ignored them, gazing up at the sky, while others furrowed their brows, seemingly weighing their thoughts. I agree! Im in favor! Agree Eventually, a few more voices expressed their agreement, but at least two-thirds of the Executive Ministers did not immediately speak up. This was certainly not a formal occasion, especially given that the City Lord was not present. It seemed rash to vote in such circumstances. Those of you who havent spoken, what is it? Do you harbor the same thoughts as Bonis? The man in the black armor turned towards the remaining silent ministers, his face was full of hostility. Adela, what are you trying to do, are you trying to force the other ministers? Bonis stood up abruptly, a savage, beast-like power radiating from him as his eyes glowed with a vengeful blood-red light. Adela was the commander of another legion in the City of Sin. His regular duty was to eliminate all monsters within the City of Sin and expand its sphere of influence. Ever since the City Lord had recovered from his poisoning, he had been urgently summoned back. Collectively, the Mansion Guard and his legion accounted for over eighty percent of the entire military strength of the City of Sin. At that moment, a deep voice from the City Lord came from the sickroom. Everyone get in here! What are you grumbling about outside? S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the City Lords call, everyone fell silent. Some of the ministers looked surprised. City Lord! The ministers saluted towards the sickroom door. Then the door opened, and they walked in one by one. The City Lord was propped up by Anna, sitting up against his pillow and covered with a brocade blanket. He seemed frail, but showed no sign of illness on his face. His eyes were shockingly bright. Even though he was sitting on his sickbed, he seemed to be sitting in the City Lords seat in the City Lord Mansions meeting hall. There was no trace of his illness. Imposing even when ailing, the City Lord squinted at the assembled individuals. What were you arguing about just now? he asked. City Lord, Bonis is initiating a revolt! Adela burst out. Everyone looked at Adela in surprise as Bonis, seething with rage, pointed at Adela, unable to speak. Adela, what nonsense are you spouting? Are you looking to be stationed at the Dark Forest? The City Lord snorted coldly, shooting Adela a fierce glance. I wouldnt dare, my Lord! Adela trembled, hastily gesturing denial. The Dark Forest is no place for people. Just breathing the air there made me feel like I was turning into a shadow creature myself. Hmph, then next time, remember to watch your mouth! The City Lord huffed, before turning to the others. I summoned you all here to announce something. The heir to the City of Sin will henceforth be Anna. Remember to assist her accordingly. Having said that, the City Lord, with the steely expression of a beast, watched the faces of the gathering, waiting for their reactions. Bonis shivered slightly, adjusted his glasses, and looked incredibly gloomy. He glanced at an Executive Minister standing next to him but said nothing. The minister Bonis glanced at hesitated, appearing as though he wanted to speak, but suddenly felt a bone-chilling coldness sweeping over him, as if he was under the gaze of a beast ready to pounce and tear him apart if he dared utter a word. Shivering, the minister broke into a cold sweat, lowered his head, and dared not say one word further. The City Lord fixed his gaze on several other ministers who had not yet spoken, and not a single person dared to open their mouth again. The overwhelming atmosphere enveloped the entire room. Even Suravi started to feel anxious. What is the true state of the City Lords health? Is he faking his illness to deceive us? The same question arose in almost everyones minds. The City Lords comportment wasnt at all reflective of a dying patient. Since no one objects, then let it be so. I have handed over the City Lord seal to Anna. While I am ill, Anna will act as the City Lord. All matters are to be reported to her. The City Lord swept everyone with his gaze, gave a satisfied nod and said. Alright, you all may leave now. Suravi, stay. The City Lord closed his eyes and said leisurely. Chapter 619: 619: Level 6 Manor Chapter 619: Level 6 Manor Everything that happened in the sickroom, Song Jian had been a bystander, not speaking a word, but he was also shocked in his heart. He knew that the City Lords life was constantly being consumed, and this was the loss of life energy, something no treatment could mend. To remedy this situation, perhaps only the Goddess of Life herself could intervene and make up for the City Lords loss of potential life. However, even so, the City Lord still managed to deter all the high-level members of the City of Sin with his residual power. When he opened his mouth and made decisions, no one dared to object. It could be imagined that in the City of Sin, as long as the City Lord was there for even a day, no one would dare to have any strange thoughts. The City Lord gave a few more instructions to Anna and Suravi, and then went to sleep. He did not ask Song Jian to avoid these matters, nor deliberately ask for his opinion, as if he didnt exist. Song Jian knew that although he was a Viscount of the City of Sin, such a status would not be worthy of the City Lords attention. The reason he could stay here was still because of Anna. Perhaps he already sees me as a similar character to Suravi, Song Jian thought to himself. In the following days, Anna had been staying in the City Lord Mansion. After casting Sigh of the Goddess of Life, Anna was now in the most vulnerable state. Besides being able to cast a few healing spells every day, she had no self-defense capabilities; The City Lord Mansion was the safest place in the entire City of Sin, and Anna didnt have to worry about herself here. During these days, Anna had started to get involved in the City of Sins government affairs. Under Suravis assistance, Anna methodically undertook all the responsibilities and power of the City Lord, and things were slowly and steadily transitioning. All of this was actually because the City Lord was backing her. Although his vitality points were decreasing day by day, and he was becoming more and more haggard, as long as he was there for a day, the City of Sin would be stable for a day. In this short period of time, Anna had to grow rapidly. In these many days, Song Jian also didnt sit idle. He borrowed all the books about Magic Rune Arrays in the City Lord Mansion and studied them carefully. His Magic Rune Array skill was rapidly improving; A week later, Song Jian had finished reading all the books about Magic Rune Arrays, and his Magic Rune Array skill had been raised to Level 7, even able to set up some simple Magic Rune Arrays now. On this day, Song Jian left the City Lord Mansion and returned to his own Viscount Mansion. As soon as he entered the gate, Suoen immediately came to meet him; My lord, youre finally back. A smile appeared on Suoens fuzzy face, seemingly very excited. Suoen, have you completed the task I assigned to you? Song Jian looked at Suoen and asked with interest. Yes, my lord. The materials you ordered to buy were really hard to find. I went to great lengths and asked many people to collect some. Suoen smiled and handed Song Jian a small bag; The bag was only palm-sized, light in the hand as if it had no weight at all, but Song Jian knew that this was a one-time storage bag. The magic materials he had ordered Suoen to buy for building the Transmission Array were all inside. Once the items were taken out of the bag, the storage bag would be scrapped and could no longer be used. However, even so, such a storage bag still sold for more than 100,000 Doomsday Coins, which was not something ordinary people could afford. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians spirit dove into the bag and carefully checked the magic materials. A satisfied smile appeared on his face, nodding and saying, Very good, Suoen, youve done a great job. Hearing the praise, Suoens face showed an embarrassed expression, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart; This was the first thing Song Jian had arranged for him after he joined his service. If he hadnt satisfied Song Jian with this task, he might have been driven out of the Viscount Mansion. He was able to purchase these materials so smoothly on the black market this time, in part because of the contacts he had made previously, and also because everyone knew that he had joined a newly promoted Viscount of the City of Sin, and was now a popular figure. Some large businessmen who had previously disregarded Suoen now even actively contacted him and provided him with supplies, making it easier for him to handle this task. Now that he had the magic materials, he still needed to find a mage to build the Transmission Array. It should be known that with the current level of Song Jians Magic Rune Array, he could only set up a few small Magic Arrays at most. For a strategic Magic Array like the Transmission Array, one would need to have mastered the Magic Rune Array to be able to understand even the blueprint. Since the task was completed, Song Jian prepared to return to Doomsday City. After all, that was where his foundation lay. A few days later, Anna visited Song Jians Viscount Mansion; Song Jian, are you leaving the City of Sin? The first thing Anna asked when she saw Song Jian was. Ive been away from Doomsday City for too long; I should go back and check on it. Im a little worried! Song Jian spoke candidly. Ever since the cool-down time for the Territorial Expansion battle had been shortened in Doomsday City, there had been almost continuous warfare. During the days he was away, Song Jian learned through his communicator that his Manor Castle had been upgraded to Level 6, even having built a Warrior Camp. He now had more than 300 warriors, and although their levels were only in the teens, they could still be upgraded. Many players in the War Alliance used their Contribution Points to upgrade these warriors for their protection, as well as to increase the levels of the warriors recruited from the Warrior Camp, killing two birds with one stone. However, if these warriors were killed during the hiring process, a large number of Contribution Points would be deducted, and if this happened too often, it would even affect the players evaluation within the War Alliance. In the worst case, they would be kicked out of the War Alliance. Song Jian was already eager to see what his Level 6 Manor looked like; A Level 6 Manor has already reached the standard of upgrading to a City-Level Safe House, but to upgrade to a City-Level Safe House, special buildings need to be constructed first, and the Transmission Array is one of them, Song Jian thought. Song Jian, I heard that youve been collecting magic materials for building a Transmission Array recently. Is there anything I can help with? Anna asked. Song Jian was taken aback, but soon understood. Suoens actions in purchasing materials were too conspicuous and certainly reached the ears of the City Lord Mansion. After all, these materials were all strategic restricted materials. Furthermore, without the tacit consent of the City Lord Mansion, it was doubtful that those merchants would dare to openly sell these materials to Song Jian. Chapter 620: 620: Goblin Merchant Chapter 620: Goblin Merchant Looking at Annas sincere gaze, Song Jian chuckled and said, Ive nearly gathered all the materials. If Im able to build a Transmission Array in Doomsday City, Ill contact you at once. Then, you could also use the Transmission Array to travel to Doomsday City. I look forward to that day. Anna smiled and replied. Over the past week, Song Jian hardly saw Anna. Although she appeared the same as before, Song Jian noticed a hint of exhaustion deep in her eyes. If you ever need my help, dont hesitate to contact me. Ill come to your side as soon as possible. Song Jian looked at Anna and said softly. Upon hearing Song Jians promise, Annas eyes sparkled, and she revealed a sweet smile, nodding. Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon and climbed onto its back, heading towards Doomsday City. He had gained much from this trip. Not only had he obtained an entire set of level-30 epic gear, but he also obtained the title of Viscount in the City of Sin. Most importantly, his relationship with the future mistress of the City of Sin, Anna Katerina, had risen to the level of adoration. This was crucial for his future development, and even for Doomsday Citys future growth. With his position now, Song Jian was already actively participating in the games progress. Shes destined to become an Empress. With the chilly wind in the sky, Song Jian couldnt help but smile, feeling like hed hitched a ride on a rising star. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After several days, Song Jian finally arrived at the edge of the Black Mist that enshrouded Doomsday City. Looking from above, the entire region was covered in the mist, impenetrable, as high as dozens of feet, surrounding the city completely. Even the skies above Doomsday City were covered by an invisible dome. Without close inspection, it was hard to detect this layer of light. Furrowing his brows, Song Jian suspected the Black Mist wasnt naturally occurring C it seemed heavily man-made. He even vaguely sensed that it was actually a massive Magic Rune Array. But, with his current understanding of Magic Rune Arrays, he couldnt see any further clues C it was just a hunch. Song Jian mentally summoned a blood crow, instructing it to fly towards Doomsday City from above. As the blood crow neared the dome, it suddenly vanished. In his mind, the connection with the crow was abruptly severed. Song Jian had a solemn expression on his face. He had suspected that there would be certain defenses in the air preventing access to Doomsday City, but this sudden, silent disappearance sent chills down his spine. After observing for a while, Song Jian slowly landed the Black Dragon on a hill outside the Black Mist. Being unable to enter via the air and with dangerous monsters lurking within the Black Mist on the ground, Song Jian shifted his attention to the underground. However, after careful probing, a look of disappointment appeared on Song Jians face. It seemed like the places shrouded by the Black Mist had been dyed with an ink-like substance. He was sure that, no matter how deep he dug, he wouldnt be able to create a tunnel under Doomsday City through the ground. It seemed easy when the Dark Night Circus entered Doomsday City, but surprisingly Song Jian spoke with a bitter smile on his face. While Song Jian was at a loss, a Goblin suddenly appeared in the distance, riding a Thunder Lizard several times larger than himself. The Thunder Lizard was burdened down with goods, filling almost every spot on its body. Seeing Song Jian standing nearby, the Goblins eyes brightened, and he steered the Thunder Lizard towards Song Jian. Hey, my friend, it seems like you could use some help? The Goblin jumped off the Thunder Lizard, patting Song Jians knee as he convincingly said, I bet you could use my goods, theyre quite remarkable. Who knows, they might help you out. Of course, we can discuss the price. I can give you a 99.9% discount. Do you have anything that could help me pass through this Black Mist? Song Jian inquired, pointing to the rolling Black Mist. Pass through it? Why do you need anything special? Just walk straight through it. The goblin was puzzled and looked at Song Jian as if he were a fool. Song Jian was left speechless, and said, But there are many dangerous creatures inside Thats an entirely different problem. The Goblin chuckled, a scheming look in his eyes. So, how much do you want? Song Jian asked, resignedly. I could tell you a method to pass through the Black Mist freely, without any charge at all. The Goblin grinned widely at Song Jain. Song Jian shook his head and said, In this world, the most expensive things are those said to be free. Name your price. Is it ten thousand Doomsday Coins? Or a hundred thousand? Its genuinely free! The Goblin chuckled, rubbing his hands and responding, All I need is for you to provide me with a space in your Alliances settlement where I can set up a shop. Of course, Ill pay the monthly rent. Do you know who I am? Song Jian asked, a surprised look on his face. Of course, how could I not recognize the master of the City of Hope Alliance? Ive visited your Alliances territories countless times. If I want to make a living on your grounds, how could I not know whos in charge? The Goblins face broke into a flattering smile, You just dont recognize me, thats all. Alright, as long as you can tell me, how to safely enter and exit the Black Mist, Ill give you a shop. The area should not exceed one hundred square meters. Song Jian generously offered. In the past few months, although he had been briefed on the progress of the Alliance, he didnt have a specific understanding of it. He didnt know that in the City of Hope Alliance, a shop was like a golden goose. Even if people were waving cash to rent, it was impossible to secure a spot, let alone buy one. What, youre giving me a shop of one hundred square meters? The Goblins eyes widened disbelievingly, You are the great master of the City of Hope Alliance, you cant deceive a small Goblin like me! Its just a shop, no big deal. Why would I need to deceive you? Song Jian chuckled at the absurdity. As his territory expanded, what seemed to be a precious shop to others wasnt worth much to him. But even so, when he returned to the territory of the Alliance and understood the value of retail space within his territory, he was filled with regret. The current price of the shops was at least ten times higher than what he had envisioned. My dear lord, you are indeed very generous. The Goblin was so excited that he was trembling slightly, on the verge of fainting, as he praised Song Jian with clasped hands. Enough, just tell me now, how do I safely pass through the Black Mist? Song Jian replied, shaking his head with a smile. The method to safely pass through this Black Mist is actually worth nothing. I will tell you now, my lord! The Goblin chortled, Actually, its like this Chapter 621: 621: Earth Spirit Bead Chapter 621: Earth Spirit Bead Song Jians eyes flickered as he saw thousands of Earth Elementals within the Protection Black Mist, as well as Earth Elemental Bosses with tier one combat power, and even a Giant Earth Elemental Dragon sleeping inside? How is it possible? How did they appear here and why? Song Jian asked in astonishment. Alliance Leader, you may not know that this black mist is actually a huge magic rune array, serving as the defense array for this city. These Earth Elementals are the guardian spirits of the city. As for the Earth Elemental Giant Dragon, it is actually just a Dragon Soul. The powerful creator of this magic rune array forcibly extracted the soul from a Giant Earth Dragon and integrated it into the array to become the arrays spirit! the Goblin explained. Song Jian was dumbfounded. This information was simply shocking. The person capable of creating this magic rune array was a figure so high above that Song Jian could only see their back. Its simply unbelievable! Song Jian shook his head and sighed. Yeah, the original owner of this city was one of the most powerful figures on the entire continent. But for some unknown reason, they left the city they personally built. As a result, the city was abandoned and eventually became a paradise for monsters, the Goblin lamented. Back then, this city was the most bustling city in the world. Its a pity, sigh. Alright, tell me how to get in first, Song Jian asked after a long silence. Its simple. As long as you have an item containing Earth Elemental energy, you can safely enter and exit the black mist. The Earth Elementals inside will not attack you as long as they sense the Earth Elemental aura on you, the Goblin explained, taking out a fist-sized stone ball from his pocket and showing it to Song Jian. This is an Earth Spirit Bead. Wear it, and your aura will be covered by Earth Elemental energy. The higher the grade of the Earth Spirit Bead, the greater the area it covers. This one can cover a radius of six meters, enough for me and my Thunder Lizard to pass through freely. If its any bigger, it wont work. Once youre outside the coverage of the Earth Spirit Bead, the guards inside will initiate an attack. Song Jian nodded. The function of the Earth Spirit Bead was similar to that of the Concealment Ring. The Concealment Ring would mask all auras, making it seem invisible, while the Earth Spirit Bead would cover ones aura with Earth Elemental energy, causing the Earth Elementals to mistake them for their kind. Though the items were different, their principles and effects were similar. How much for this Earth Spirit Bead? Ill buy it! Song Jian said. Sorry, I only have this one. If I dont have it, I wont be able to enter and leave this city freely in the future. So I cant sell it to you, the Goblin shook his head and said. Besides, I cant take you in. The Thunder Lizards size is too large. If I bring you along, our aura may be easily exposed, which is too dangerous. This Earth Spirit Bead was actually a treasure passed down through the Goblins family for hundreds of years. It was thanks to this bead that the Goblins family had been able to travel between Doomsday City and the City of Hope, engaging in smuggling activities for a long time, though Doomsday City had not been called by that name in the beginning. After the monsters occupied the city, the Goblins family gradually declined. It wasnt until the recent arrival of the chosen ones that the Goblin saw a business opportunity, took out the Earth Spirit Bead, and resumed the smuggling business of their ancestors. If I cant go back, then I wont be able to give you the shop. After all, the transfer procedures for the shop must be personally approved by me, Song Jian smiled and said. Goblin: Alliance Leader, rest assured, since Ive told you this method, I will naturally help you obtain an Earth Spirit Bead, the Goblin hurriedly said. Since this magic rune array contains rich Earth Elemental energy, many Earth Elementals have been bred around it. By killing these Earth Elementals, you may potentially obtain Earth Spirit Beads. You mean, you want me to kill these Earth Elementals to get an Earth Spirit Bead? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked. Yes, you can go and kill these Earth Elementals. They are all level 30 monsters and shouldnt be too difficult for you, the Goblin nodded and said. This Goblin was already at level 35, but his combat abilities were extremely poor. The skills he usually learned were mostly related to concealment, escape, and business. It could be said that he had no combat power at all. You dont have any combat power, yet you dare to venture alone into Doomsday City for trade? Song Jian looked at him with a surprised expression. It was well known that the outside world in the game was a hundred or even a thousand times more dangerous than the cities. Goblins were also one of the most timid races. Could it be that this Goblin was a rare talent with astounding courage among the Goblin race? Hehe, my Thunder Lizard will eliminate anyone who has ill intentions towards me! The Goblin patted his mount with a smile on his face. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thunder Lizard? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. It was at this moment that he noticed the huge Thunder Lizard was actually an elite Boss with tier one combat power and had reached level 35. Song Jian nodded slightly. A level 35 elite Boss with tier one combat power would be hard-pressed for nearby monsters to target. Alright, you go in first. Ill go get an Earth Spirit Bead. As for the shop, you can find me at the Alliance headquarters once I return, said Song Jian as he nodded and walked in the direction the Goblin pointed. Watching Song Jians figure disappear, the Goblin muttered to himself: Its extremely difficult for ordinary Earth Elementals to drop Earth Spirit Beads. The probability is perhaps one in ten thousand or even one in one hundred thousand. Only the Earth Elemental Lord Bosses with tier one combat power have a higher chance of dropping Earth Spirit Beads. However, even my Thunder Lizard is no match for them. Im afraid With some regret, the Goblin shook his head and thought, It seems that theres no hope for the City of Hope Alliances shop. If he finds out I didnt tell the truth, I wonder if hell ban me from entering his Alliance territory in the future. Id better sell off these goods as soon as possible and close up shop for a while to see how things turn out. Alas, business is getting harder and harder, the Goblin muttered to himself while riding the Thunder Lizard toward the rolling black mist. In no time, he vanished into the mist without a trace. Chapter 622: 622: The Lord of Earth Element Chapter 622: The Lord of Earth Element The location that the goblin mentioned was a marshland more than ten miles to the northeast. Within this marshland, besides countless soil elemental creatures, there was also a type of slime monster that gave Song Jian a big headache. The slime monsters level was slightly lower than the soil elementals, being only level twenty-eight. Its power was not strong, but the slime monster was like a puddle of mud, exuding a rotten stench of decayed food. Its attacks were splash attacks, spraying large clumps of foul-smelling mud from its mouth. The odor of the mud lingered no matter how much one washed, leaving a faint smell, which was a huge nuisance to Song Jian. Light Strike! Earth Teeth Assault! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon encountering such creatures, Song Jian would use abilities with a large attack range. He would kill the slime monsters before they could get close; this was the only way Song Jian found to get rid of the smelly odour. The nauseating stench of the slime monsters was headache-inducing, but the items they dropped after being killed were excellent. Sometimes they even dropped treasure chests of various qualities, ranging from broken to ordinary, complete, and exquisite. Different quality chests could contain equipment of varying qualities. Song Jian even opened a silver-quality single-handed axe from an exquisite chest. Naturally, he couldnt use such a weapon, but other players coveted silver-quality weapons. If he placed it in the auction house, it would be sold out instantly. There were a vast number of soil elemental monsters here, and their defenses were at least 30% higher than monsters of the same level. If one were not careful, they would provoke a large group of them. For players of slightly weaker strength, it was impossible to farm and level up here. Not only would their weapons be damaged, but attracting a large group of monsters could prove less efficient than farming somewhere else. However, this place was a leveling paradise for Song Jian. The defense of the soil elementals was nothing to him. Even if they were numerous, they couldnt pose a threat to him. In just one morning, Song Jians experience points increased by a third, which pleased him. He even felt the urge to stay here for a few more days to farm monsters and level up. However, what regretted Song Jian was that after killing hundreds of soil elementals and raising his experience points to level 29 and 34%, he hadnt obtained a single Earth Spirit Bead. According to the goblin merchant, the Earth Spirit Bead also had grades. The higher the grade of the Earth Spirit Bead, the more abundant the soil elements contained within, and the greater the range it could cover. Song Jian was intent on obtaining a high-quality Earth Spirit Bead that could shield the Black Dragon, which would then allow him to ride the dragon into the Protection Black Mist. Everyone knew that the area covered by the Protection Black Mist was substantial. Initially, it took him almost a day to walk out of the Protection Black Mist with the Shadow Circus Troupe. In the evening, after farming the soil elementals all day, Song Jian looked at the scattered rocks in the marsh and couldnt help frowning. Is the drop rate so low, or is that goblin merchant just cheating me? In a days time, Song Jian had killed at least two hundred soil elementals, and countless slime monsters. His experience points had risen to 49%, yet he still hadnt found a single Earth Spirit Bead. Just as Song Jian was hesitating, the marshland beneath his feet suddenly shook. At a distant part of the ground, a small hill suddenly rose from the ground as if it were a living being. Song Jian furrowed his eyebrows. This sudden hill gave him a dangerous vibe. Rumble~ Mud and water splashed everywhere, and a giant rock monster slowly stretched out its body. Song Jian stared at the rock monster in the distance, which looked like a small hill, with surprise. This was simply a larger version of the soil elementals. It stood over ten meters tall, its body composed of numerous rocks. Even the slightest movement it made caused a rumble noise. Soil Elemental Lord? A level thirty Boss? And its a Boss with level one combat power? Song Jian said, narrowing his eyes as the properties of this giant monster flashed in front of him. Human, you randomly kill my kin, are you declaring war against the mighty king of soil elementals? The giant Soil Elemental Lord uttered in a low voice, causing Song Jians head to buzz. After hearing the Soil Elemental Lords words, Song Jian finally understood why it had appeared. It seemed that he had farmed the soil elementals too egregiously today, which had provoked it. Damn, I was careless! Song Jian slapped his forehead, cursing under his breath. When he first started playing this game, Song Jian realized while leveling up by killing the games monsters, that farming monsters in one area for too long would provoke the Boss. But because he wanted to obtain an Earth Spirit Bead, Song Jian disregarded this unwritten rule of the game. He had farmed the soil elemental monsters for an entire day and ended up provoking the Soil Elemental Lord, Boss. Ordinary soil elemental monsters have a very low drop rate, I wonder if you, as a Boss, would drop an Earth Spirit Bead for me! Song Jian said to himself as he focused on the Soil Elemental Boss. Song Jians damage now could be on par with level one combat power. However, his other attributes couldnt match up to those possessing level one combat power. But Song Jian was not alone. With a thought, a dragons roar echoed across the world, and the Black Dragon, flapping its wings, appeared in mid-air. The Black Dragon was currently over six meters in length, but compared to the over ten-meter tall soil elemental, whether in terms of size or momentum, it was slightly deficient. Nevertheless, the Black Dragon continued to roar at the Soil Elemental Boss next to Song Jian, demonstrating a preparedness to fight. Dragon Clan, do you truly wish to make an enemy of the soil elementals? The Soil Elemental Lord bellowed upon seeing the Black Dragon. The Dragon Might of the Dragon Clan had almost no effect on elemental creatures. Therefore, the Soil Elemental Lord showed no signs of fear and instead seemed a little angry upon seeing the Black Dragons appearance. Song Jian couldnt care less. He summoned the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and rushed towards the Soil Elemental Lord. The Black Dragon flapped its wings and sprayed a hot Dragon Breath towards the Soil Elemental boss. The Soil Elemental Lord let out a roar of fury. It raised its hands towards the sky, and suddenly, a stone sphere more than one meter in diameter was formed and thrown towards the Black Dragon in the air. Song Jian showed a trace of a smile. The Soil Elemental Lord subconsciously considered the Black Dragon as the primary threat and ignored his existence. But this was normal. Regardless of size or level, the Black Dragon was much stronger than Song Jian, and to the Soil Elemental Lord, which already possessed level one combat power, only the Black Dragon, which had level one combat power, was qualified to be its opponent. Song Jian reached the foot of the Soil Elemental Lord and slashed his sword at its leg. A flash of golden light, and Song Jian felt as though hed met no resistance. His sword had effortlessly sliced through the Soil Elementals leg. The unique ability, Holy Sword, was activated from the first slash. This was a pleasant surprise. Boom! A section of the rock leg more than a meter long was directly severed and flew toward a nearby marsh pit. Suddenly, Song Jian felt himself swallowed by shadow. An angry roar echoed from above. Looking up, he saw the massive Soil Elemental Lord leaning towards him, like a person losing balance and falling over. Song Jians face changed drastically. His figure turned into a cloud of black mist, and with a dramatic increase in speed, he moved away. Chapter 623: 623: The Wrath of the Earth Chapter 623: The Wrath of the Earth The first strike activated the passive skill Holy Sword, which took Song Jian by surprise. The defense of the Earth Element Lord was several steps above the lesser earth element beasts he had faced before; its whole body was as tough as iron-like rock. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword struck against it, sparks flying, leaving only a faint mark. The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, having fused with two set swords, could deal damage comparable to an epic weapon. But Song Jians ordinary strikes could only cause two-digit damage to the Earth Element Lord. His ordinary sword skills could only cause less than two hundred points of damage. For the Earth Element Lord who had more than seven thousand vitality points, killing it with that amount of damage would be a formidable challenge. I wonder how an ordinary player would feel when facing the Earth Element Lord BOSS! Song Jian couldnt help but think. With such terrifying defense, most people wouldnt even break through its defense. It would either display a series of dodges and resists, or forcibly deduct a vitality point; After one of its legs was severed, the Earth Element Boss toppled over with a thud, like a giant collapsing. Boom! A loud noise echoed, and the entire swamp slightly trembled, mud splashing around. The black dragon pet seized the opportunity to breathe several Dragon Breaths at the Earth Element Lord. The black dragons fangs and claws inflicted minimal damage on the Earth Element Lord, and Dragon Language Magic, was beyond the comprehension of the current black dragon. Therefore, it could only use its innate Dragon Breath to attack the Earth Element Lord. Splash! The fallen Earth Element Lord suddenly disintegrated, transforming into stone spheres about a meter in diameter, which began to roll on the ground; Even the severed rock leg broke down into several smaller stone spheres rolling towards the body of the Earth Element Lord; Damn, its healing itself Song Jians face darkened as he swung his sword at the nearest stone sphere; The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword slashed fiercely on the stone sphere, Bang! still, the stone sphere shattered into several pieces. Over three hundred points of damage floated from the shattered stone, which then quickly broke down into even smaller stone spheres. Wow, the defense of the BOSS drops markedly after it decomposes! Song Jians eyes lit up, his expression joyful. He was originally prepared for a protracted battle, intending to wear down this BOSS with its astonishing defense, but unexpectedly, the opponent would automatically decompose after the body was mutilated, and then recombine; After decomposing, its defense significantly dropped, to the point where even ordinary players could easily shatter it; Song Jian laughed out loud, as long as they found the weakness, no BOSS could not be killed by the players; Sword Silk! Rapid Sword! Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian moved like a whirlwind, slashing at the giant stone spheres around him. Sword Qi raced through the air, and wherever Song Jian passed, a series of crackling explosion sounds followed. One by one, the meter-wide stone spheres exploded into heaps of rubble, and then re-condensed into smaller stone spheres; The smaller the stone sphere, the lower the defense, and in the end, even a casual squeeze could turn it into mud; However, there were too many stone spheres around, and even if Song Jian was fast, he couldnt stop these stones from reassembling; Human, youve angered me! The reassembled Earth Element Lord let out an angry roar. Its two fists clenched and hammered the ground; At this point, the Earth Element Lord, after reassembling, had directly lost over a thousand vitality points. Damage caused by Song Jian after its disintegration did not constitute actual harm to its body, but was deducted at a certain ratio. If not, the Earth Element Lord could have been unable to reassemble. When Song Jian caused it to break down into countless stone spheres, he dealt tens of thousands of points of damage to it. Seeing that the Earth Element Lords vitality had dropped by over a thousand points, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. If he wanted to deal over a thousand points of damage right now, it would take at least half an hour. But in just a few minutes, he had already lost an eighth of its vitality. Boom! The fists of the Earth Element Lord fiercely smashed into the swamp, immediately starting a rain of mud. A wave of air hit the surface of the swamp, arousing a mud-wave that spread out in all directions. Song Jian stomped his feet, his figure leaping into the air. In mid-air, a pair of wings gleaming with metallic luster appeared on his back. With two flutters, his body rose even higher; The Earth Element Lord raised his head and stared at Song Jian in mid-air. Opening his mouth, a jet of gray mud spewed out towards Song Jian; Song Jian had just risen into the air and was unable to dodge in time. By the time he reacted, the mud was already rushing towards him from everywhere; Boom! Song Jian felt as if hed been caught in a mudslide, a five-hundred points worth of damage floated overhead. His body became uncontrollable, wrapped in the mud, and he fell towards the ground; By the time Song Jian managed to get up from the ground, he found his body felt dozens of kilograms heavier, and every step he took was a struggle; Taking a glance at himself, Song Jians face displayed a bitter smile. At this moment, he looked as if he had just crawled out from a squelch of mud, his body entirely covered in it. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Checking his status bar, there was a new debuff labeled mud bind. Not only was his movement speed and attack speed reduced by 30%, even his physical attributes temporarily dropped by 5 points. Feel the wrath of the earth! The Earth Element Lord roared, raising its hands abruptly. Within a radius of dozens of meters, all the mud in the swamp congealed into dozens of thick mud pillars, which rose from the ground like tentacles, lashing out at Song Jian and the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon let out an angry roar, being wrapped up directly by five or six mud pillars of the size of water buckets. It struggled mightily at first, easily breaking free of the mud pillars constraints. But each time it broke free, some mud was left on its body, the more it left behind, the slower the struggle became. In the end, the Black Dragon was heavily wrapped by more than a dozen mud pillars and pulled from mid-air to the ground. It looked as if it was wrapped in a thick cocoon, leaving only a dragonhead, bellowing in anger; Meanwhile, around Song Jian, the pillars of mud went erect, one after the other, crashing down towards him; Boom, boom, boom ~ Each mud pillar came down, colliding violently with the ground, the impact sounding like a landslide. Song Jian tried to dodge, but still got hit hard twice, his vitality immediately plunged considerably; I cant keep going on like this, or Ill have to use the Enemy of Death God skill. Song Jian glanced at the incapacitated Black Dragon, thinking to himself. Chapter 624: 624: Level Thirty Chapter 624: Level Thirty Immortal Sword Body! With a light shout from Song Jian, a dazzling golden light radiated from his body. Eight long sword phantoms appeared and began to slowly rotate around him. The original Mud Binding effect slowly disappeared as the Immortal Sword Body came into effect; the mud on his body shattered under the pressure of his strong aura. The previous shallow imprints left by his sword strikes on the body of the Earth Elemental Lord C the Boss C turned into deep incisions; each attack scattering numerous small rocks. Light Strike! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly erupted with a golden Sword Qi several meters long, slashing towards the Earth Elemental Lord; Glug glug! Golden Sword Qi left a one-inch deep cut on the body of the stone elemental, the wound filled with golden Sword Qi that caused the surrounding rocks to collapse continuously; The Light Strike was primarily targeted towards creatures of darkness attribute, but this didnt mean its power would diminish when attacking creatures of other attributes. In fact, Light Strike was always Song Jians strongest attacking skill, dealing even more significant damage to creatures of darkness attribute; sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Boss roared and raised its foot towards Song Jian. Song Jian gathered his sword aura and moved aside; A massive boom echoed as the ground within a ten-meter radius sank a foot deep. A shockwave sent Song Jian flying, resulting in over three hundred points of damage. Its hard to avoid the Bosss area attacks, Song Jian grumbled, taking out an Advanced Healing Potion from his bag and gulping it down; Roar~! A dragon roar echoed as the mud binding the Black Dragon was turned into a thick shell by the searing dragons breath and lost its adhesive nature. The Black Dragon broke free and regained its freedom; Seemingly irritated by the Earth Elemental Lord that had brought it down from the sky, the Black Dragon flew up and opened its mouth wide. From the depths of its throat, an impressive red light was gathering; Seconds later, the red light morphed into a red vortex filled with the volatile essence of flames; Boom! A rapidly rotating Vortex Fireball spewed out from the Black Dragons mouth, harshly slamming into the Earth Elemental Lord. The fiery energy, like a drill, bore into the body of the Earth Elemental Lord. The rocks in contact with the Vortex Fireball turned red hot, and lava even started flowing at the areas closest to the fireball; When the Vortex Fireball could no longer penetrate deeper, the violent flames burst out all at once. The powerful explosion created a pit over a meter in diameter on the body of the Earth Elemental Lord, scattering numerous rocks and spraying hot lava; The blow caused significant damage to the Earth Elemental Lord, an injury exceeding a thousand points appeared above its head. Half of its body was blown up, and it let out a painful roar. Its previously raised arms slumped, and its body disintegrated again; Song Jians eyes lit up. This time, the disassembled rocks of the Earth Elemental Lord were even smaller than before, each barely measuring a foot in diameter; Black Dragon, use an area attack on these scattered rocks Song Jian ordered. The Black Dragon, weakened after using the Vortex Fireball, dove towards the ground, spewing flames as it flew. Song Jian, with his long sword, rapidly slashed at the surrounding rock spheres. The defenses of the stone spheres greatly decreased as they crumbled into smaller ones. However, Song Jian turned his attention to the initially disassembled rocks; The Black Dragon dove down, spewing fire as it flew, turning the smaller rock spheres into ash. A gust of wind blew, and they turned into dust. After ten seconds, all the stone spheres began merging again. However, the fully fused Earth Elemental Lord was now half its original size, measuring only six to seven meters tall; An injury of over two thousand points floated above the newly formed Earth Elemental Lord; Lets see how many times you can regenerate Song Jian squinted, determinedly declaring. With a thought, a figure made of shadows appeared before him C an Abyssal Phantom C who together with Song Jian, charged the Earth Elemental Lord from both sides. Though unable to activate the Holy Sword skill, the Abyssal Phantom was able to draw the Earth Elemental Lord Bosss attention. Song Jian activated his Rapid Sword, and his attack speed increased instantly; At this point, Song Jians Immortal Sword Body was about to reach its time limit. Once the effect ended, Song Jian would not be able to fight the Earth Elemental Lord head-on. Thud, thud, thud~ The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword continuously hit the Earth Elemental Lord. Song Jian hoped to activate the Holy Sword effect by increasing his attack speed, but the effect did not activate before the Rapid Sword effect wore off; Song Jians expression darkened. If he could not shatter the Earth Elemental Lord again, once his Immortal Sword Body effect wore off, his only option would be to flee. However, at that very moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system alert; System: You have completed the Epic Task, Queen Katerina. Anna Katerina has officially taken her first step to becoming Queen. Task reward: Level increased by 1, all attribute points increased by 2; A ray of light emerged from Song Jian. The twenty-ninth level Song Jian instantly became level thirty; His Vitality Points that had dropped to 60% also immediately replenished to full; Eye of Doom! Song Jians vertical eye on his forehead opened, shooting a dazzling silver beam towards the Earth Elemental Lord Boss. The Boss has a stout physical defense, but its mental resistance should be slightly weaker. Song Jian had never come across a Boss with robust physical, magical, and mental defenses; The silver beam hit the Earth Elemental Lord, immediately causing countless sparks. The impacted area started cracking quickly, shedding stone powder; The Earth Elemental Lord let out a fearful roar as it stuck its hand into the swamp mud. In no time, the murky mud followed its body towards other parts, quickly coating the Earth Elemental Lord Boss; The silver beam from Eye of Doom continued to hit its target, continuously opposing the mud, and after five seconds it had only caused slightly over two hundred points of damage after an initial damage of over eight hundred points; It appeared that the mud layer covering its body was aimed at resisting mental damage and increasing its mental resistance; Chapter 625: 625: The Body Becomes Smaller Chapter 625: The Body Becomes Smaller After leveling up to 30, Song Jian used the extra skill point to upgrade Sword Silk. The sixth level Sword Silk was more powerful, increasing the number of sword silks from three to five, and each one dealt more damage. Moreover, the attack range increased by two meters, making it even stronger. Once Sword Silk is upgraded to level ten, it evolves into a more powerful skill: Sword Web. Song Jian was eagerly anticipating this advanced skill. With only one-third of its Vitality Points remaining, the Earth Elemental Lord Boss was nearing defeat. Once its shattered again, it would be possible to deal massive damage as it crumbled into pieces, thereby finishing off the boss. Surging abruptly to level thirty left Song Jian feeling frantic. The system kept issuing alerts, but the Bosss attacks were so intense that Song Jian didnt have time to check and could only destroy the Boss first before dealing with anything else. With the effects of the Immortal Sword Body worn off, Song Jian could no longer face the Earth Elemental Lord Boss head-on and had to navigate around its enormous body. His long sword kept chopping at the body of the Earth Elemental Lord. Previously, Song Jian was only able to reach its lower legs, but now he could slash at the thighs. For the moment, sparks flew off the body of the Earth Elemental Lord. Intense counter-impact forces kept hitting Song Jians right arm, but he gnashed his teeth and persistently kept slashing. At this time, the Black Dragon, continuously spewing Dragon Breath, suddenly extended a few phantom spider legs from the Spider Spear Armor it was wearing. Each leg, with the likeness of a spear, targeted the Earth Elemental Lords body. Clang, clang, clang~ The phantom spider spears kept hitting the body of the Earth Elemental Lord, giving off a metallic clanking sound and leaving only superficial marks but not even a small dent. A series of -1 floated above the head of the Earth Elemental Lord Boss, and its defense wasnt breached. Although the Spider Spear Armor is a silver-grade piece of equipment, its level is too low, just level 15. The spider spear attack it triggered inflicted almost no damage on the Earth Elemental Lord Boss, but inexplicably drew its aggro. The Earth Elemental Lord, which had fist clenched and was about to smash Song Jian, suddenly roared at the Black Dragon, locked its gaze on it, and started absorbing Earth Elemental Energy from the swamp. In just a short while, a stone ball with a diameter of over one meter appeared in its right hand, and the surface of this stone ball constantly oozed foul-smelling mud. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, the Black Dragon looked exhausted after casting the super-grade skill Vortex Fireball and continuously spewing Dragon Breath. In its weakened state, it failed to notice that the Earth Elemental Lord Boss had shifted its attention to it. Song Jian had a quick thought, and the moment the Earth Elemental Lord took action, he put the Black Dragon into the Pet Space. The mud-covered stone ball passed through the afterimage of the Black Dragon and slammed into the distance. After being put into the Pet Space, it would take at least ten minutes before the Black Dragon could be summoned again. Moreover, once the Black Dragon entered the Pet Space, it would fall asleep and couldnt be counted on for the battle. Song Jian aimed at the right leg of the Earth Elemental Lord and continued his relentless chopping there. Each stroke landed almost at the same spot. When it lost track of the Black Dragon and turned to attack him, Song Jian had already chopped a three-inch-deep cut at the root of the right leg of the Earth Elemental Lord. I refuse to believe that, without triggering the passive talent skill of the Holy Sword, I cannot hack off one of your legs! Song Jian declared forcefully. He moved agilely around the massive body of the Earth Elemental Lord, continuously dodging its attacks. A boss of such size is naturally less agile. Using the bosss huge body to dodge its attacks isnt a new trick invented by Song Jian. This kind of dodging method requires not only a high level of player perception and insight but also agility attributes that are at least one level higher than the monster. This is like dancing on a knifes edge, playing with a broadsword on a tightrope. A momentary lapse can not only fail to dodge the bosss attacks, but it can also lead to heavy injuries. Most importantly, this method is only effective against bosses like the Earth Elemental Lord, which have massive bodies and lack agility. Song Jians nerves were on edge. The skills of the Earth Elemental Lord mainly dealt area-of-effect damage. If he wasnt timely with his dodges, he could be affected, and most of its skills also had dizzying and slowing effectshe found it a headache. Just as Song Jian thought that it would take him more than half an hour to sever the right leg of the Earth Elemental Lord, suddenly a flash of gold flickered. With a hefty swing of his sword, he surprisingly slashed through the base of the thigh of the Earth Elemental Lord without any resistance. Song Jians eyes lit upThe effect of Holy Sword had been triggered! Boom, boom, boom~ A thick stone leg fell, and the boss let out an angry roar. Its entire body crumbled into countless stones which were about 30 to 40 centimeters in size and rolled all over the place. Song Jians heart leaped with joy. A golden Sword Qi bloomed from his left index finger. With a sudden swipe, several stones around him shattered. Sword Silk! Whoosh, whoosh~ Five golden silks, each carrying a vicious Sword Qi, whipped out in all directions, shattering seven or eight stones instantly. These five golden sword silks were highly condensed Sword Qi, with a sharpness equaling the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. In just a matter of seconds, Song Jian shattered dozens of stones. On the one hand, going up a level had undoubtedly made him stronger. On the other hand, the stones from the Earth Elemental Lord, once it crumbled, became even more brittle, almost no different from ordinary rocks. Song Jian used his full strength to continuously shatter each stone. This was the Earth Elemental Lord Bosss weak point when it was crumbling into stones. It was the only time when massive damage could be inflicted. Otherwise, facing the Earth Elemental Lord Boss, whose body was as hard as the toughest alloy in the world, Song Jian would likely need to grind for several hours to kill it. However, in front of a Tier One Boss, it was impossible to hold out for several hours, let alone several minutes, without the Immortal Sword Body enhancement. Ten seconds later, all the remaining stones began to gather towards the center. In no time, they solidified into an Earth Elemental Lord over three meters tall. This height would already be considered that of a giant among humans, but compared to the Earth Elemental Lord, which was previously over ten meters tall, it was merely a child. The moment the Earth Elemental Lord returned to human form, a damage reading of 1800 floated above its head. Song Jian swung his sword, giving it a harsh slash. With a swoosh sound, a golden Sword Qi created a wound over three feet long and deeper than a finger at the chest of the Earth Elemental Lord Boss. Huh, it seems its super defense has vanished after it shrunk? Song Jians eyes brightened, and a smirk appeared at the corners of his mouth. Chapter 626: 626: Stone Man Battle Pet Chapter 626: Stone Man Battle Pet The Earth Elemental Lord with its giant body over ten meters tall, crumbles and disintegrates every time it receives severe damage, only to reform anew. However, as it fragments into countless small stone spheres, its defense drastically weakens. Failing to deal substantial damage during this moment would mean its inevitable reconsolidation, by which all wounds on its body are healed as if new. After several episodes of disintegration, Song Jian inflicted considerable damage. Each blow reduced the height of the Earth Elemental Lord. Now, its body had shrunk from over ten meters to barely three. Moreover, as its height decreased to three meters, its defense became much weaker. Thump! The Earth Elemental Lord swung its arm, smashing violently towards Song Jian. Song Jian defended himself with his sword, but the moment it made contact with the blow, he was sent flying backward, taking more than three hundred points in damage. Although it has fallen in stature, its attack power remains unchanged Song Jian muttered, narrowing his eyes. Broken Wing Dance! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword left traces in midair, slashing repeatedly at the Earth Elemental Lord. Its defense drastically reduced, the Lord was beset by a flurry of stone shards, with each hit doing over three hundred points of damage. The smaller Earth Elemental Lord could no longer dodge attacks by relying on its huge yet unwieldy body. With its significantly lowered defense, even though Song Jians Immortal Sword Body had been activated, he could still compete briefly with the Earth Elemental Lord. The vitality points of the Earth Elemental Lord plummeted rapidly. With its weakened defense, it stood no chance against Song Jian. A few minutes later, its vitality points dropped to zero, and deep cracks began to appear on its large body. Cursed human, the Earth Elementals will remember what youve done! roared the Earth Elemental Lord, snarling its final wrath. Boom! With a thunderous explosion, the body of the Earth Elemental Lord splintered into countless fragments, scattering across a fifteen-meter radius. System: The Earth Elemental Lord cursed you before its death, lowering your reputation with the Earth Elementals to indifferent. Song Jian was left speechless. His reputation with the Dwarven clan had already dropped to hostile, and now his reputation with the Earth Elementals, one of the elemental beings, had dropped to indifferent. If he continued playing this game, he might gain the title of public enemy. However, upon seeing the experience points he had obtained from the battle, he immediately placed his reputation with the Earth Elementals to the back of his mind. Such a large amount of experience? Song Jian exclaimed, looking at his slightly elevated experience bar. His experience, which had initially almost reached halfway, had risen by an eighth, and was now almost 70% towards level 30. After surveying his battle experience, Song Jian turned his attention to searching for the Earth Spirit Bead amongst the BOSSs dropped items. This BOSS dropped over a dozen equipment and items, amongst which was only one bead-like object. Song Jian picked it up and found that it was indeed an Earth Spirit Bead. Flawless Earth Spirit Bead (Silver Grade), Special Item C Effects: Constitution +3, Physical Defense +300; Possesses significant elemental earth energy, allows its bearer to disguise as an Earth Elemental being; The effects of the item are activated the moment it is placed in the equipment slot; Usage Level: 1; Can it be taken out of the game: Yes. This Earth Spirit Bead has a much higher quality than the one sold by the goblin merchant! A look of delight crossed Song Jians face. The bead sold by the goblin merchant had no properties, it just claimed to possess a significant amount of elemental earth energy, enough to conceal someones presence. However, this bead not only has the property of Constitution +3, Physical Defense +300 but can also allow its bearer to disguise as an Earth Elemental being. With this thought in mind, Song Jian immediately placed the Earth Spirit Bead into his equipment slot and sure enough, a new skill named Disguise as an Earth Elemental being appeared. After it was activated, Song Jians image instantly transformed into a dorky stone man. However, this was merely an illusion that was shaped by the elemental earth energy. The moment a battle begins, the surface layer of this energy will be disrupted. Furthermore, this transformation skill couldnt be used constantly. Its cooldown time was as long as half an hour. After trying out the transformation skill, Song Jian shifted his attention to other dropped items. Very soon, the items dropped by the Earth Elemental Lords BOSS had been sorted out by Song Jian. Apart from the Earth Spirit Bead, there were six green-rated level 30 equipment, two blue-rated level 30 equipment, and a Battle Pet Stone that could summon a rock man from the Earth Elementals as a battle pet. There was no limit to the number of players battle pets. Only when recruiting NPCs to become followers would the increasing number carry penalties. Song Jian thought for a moment, then summoned the rock man himself. Suddenly, a rock man under a meter tall appeared by Song Jians side. Luckily, the starting level of this rock man was already level 30, so Song Jian didnt have to help it level up. A level 30 rock man had attributes far superior to most players and could almost rival a level 30 elite BOSS. Squeak squeak squeak~ This rock man, who only reached Song Jians thigh, began looking around curiously as soon as it appeared. Upon spotting Song Jian, it immediately ran over, hugged his thigh, made a sound similar to a chicks chirping, and looked up at Song Jian pitifully. What do you want? Song Jian inquired, looking down. Squeak squeak squeak~ The rock man hugged onto Song Jians thigh, looking very anxious. It then started to nibble on his leg. After a brief pain, a lightbulb lit up in Song Jians head as he realized something. Are you hungry? Song Jian asked. Squeak~ The rock man nodded vehemently, a look of longing on its face. What do you want to eat? Dirt? Song Jian pointed at the muck in the swamp as he asked. The rock man looked to where Song Jian was pointing and immediately kept shaking its head, a look of distaste on its face. So, what do you want to eat? Song Jian felt a headache coming on, feeling as if he had just adopted a baby. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The rock man looked around, and suddenly spotted the stone fragments left behind after the death of the Earth Elemental Lord. Its eyes sparkled, and it rushed toward the rock fragments, picking them up and starting to nibble. You eat rocks? Song Jian was stunned, then took out a unit of rock from his inventory. Seeing the rock in Song Jians hand, the rock man immediately threw aside the rock it was eating, opened its arms and ran over to Song Jian. It let out a sound similar to a kittens meow as it eagerly embraced the rock in Song Jians hand. Song Jian handed the rock over and the rock man grabbed it, starting to devour it with big bites. Youre actually quite easy to take care of. Song Jian patted the smooth head of the rock man, chuckling to himself. Chapter 627: 627: The Campaign of Territorial Expansion Chapter 627: Chapter 627: The Campaign of Territorial Expansion Within Doomsday City, the territory of the City of Hope Alliance was continuously expanding, and Song Jians castle manor became increasingly magnificent. The players who had joined the City of Hope Alliance had surpassed two hundred, and their safe houses were almost all connected to form a large area. It could be said that the City of Hope Alliance had become the largest alliance within Doomsday City. The promotion of a safe house to the next manor level only requires approval from the Vice Alliance Leader. However, to promote a Level 6 Manor to a Level 1 City, the Alliance Leaders approval is required. In addition, a special building, the Teleportation Gate, has to be constructed before it is eligible for promotion. Wang Qi, how is the construction of the Teleportation Gate? Li Keer sat in the main seat of the conference room, leaning forward, her two hands on the table, and asked earnestly. Keer, Wallace could construct the Teleportation Array, but what we lack now are the magical materials for constructing it. These are forbidden goods in the game, and no Commerce Group is willing to sell them! Wang Qi helplessly spread his hands. Miss, the Teleportation Array belongs to special buildings for territory promotion. All cities strictly control its distribution; even the Silver Moon Commerce cannot supply us. The likelihood of other Commerce Groups selling is even lower. The butler George said with a troubled face. This is unacceptable. When Song Jian returns, we must be ready to construct the Teleportation Array. This way, when he returns, we can immediately upgrade to a city-level Alliance territory! Li Keer said grimly. But this is too difficult I just want to know, can it be done? If you cant do it, well let someone else who can be the Vice Alliance Leader! Li Keer stared at Wang Qi and asked with a serious expression. Even though her face was stern, her young age devoid her of any imposing aura, making her appear rather adorable instead. Well, Ill do my best. I will mobilize everyone in the Alliance to search for these construction materials Wang Qi gritted his teeth. Good, very good! Li Keer nodded with satisfaction, acting like a leader commending her top-performing manager. Just then, a player hurried into the conference room and shouted, Vice Alliance Leader, the cooldown period for the territory expansion battle is almost over! The nearby Summit of Heroes Alliance rejected our proposal to unite. They have begun to dispatch troops to areas adjacent to our territory! What, how dare they Wang Qi raised his eyebrows, about to slam his hand on the table and stand up; But then, he heard Li Keer gently cough twice. Wang Qi instantly froze and silently mouthed to the player, Dont you have eyes, cant you see the leader sitting there? Make your report to her first! The player wore an embarrassed expression and quickly saluted to Li Keer, Young leader, the war between our City of Hope Alliance and the Summit of Heroes Alliance is imminent. Please give your instructions! Hmph, leader is leader, why call me a young leader? Li Keer snorted coldly and stared at the player. Are you looking down on me? In fact, Li Keers current level was twenty-eight, three levels higher than the player. But her youthful appearance, no matter how mature she tried to behave, couldnt command respect from others; Yes, thats my fault. I should have said, leader, leader! The player lightly slapped his own cheek and quickly apologized. Alright, go now. Let sister Luo Tianyu lead the citys defense force to prepare for the enemy. Wang Qi, you go and gather the other players, prepare for the guild war! Li Keer ordered. Yes, leader! The player saluted again, quickly turned, and left; Wang Qi also stood up with a wry smile on his face and walked out; Both Li Keer and Wang Qi were Vice Alliance Leaders of the City of Hope Alliance. But no matter how thick-skinned Wang Qi is, he wouldnt compete for authority with a little girl. Every time there was any Alliance matter, it was Li Keer who made the final decisions. But Li Keers commands were always not only playful but also targeted. Despite her youthful demeanor, she already exhibited the demeanor of a female CEO. I wonder what kind of family Li Keer comes from in the real world! Wang Qi, shaking his head, walked out of the Alliance building. At this time, Luo Tianyu, riding a war horse and wearing shiny red armor, held a Square Sky Halberd glowing with a dark golden aura. This Square Sky Halberd was over two meters long, so long that even while she was riding the war horse, its tip dug into the ground; Behind her there were three square arrays of one hundred soldiers each: one consisted of sword and shield infantry, another of long spear infantry, and the last of longbow archers; Scattered around these three arrays were fifty lightweight cavalrymen clothed in leather armor. On the left side of these light cavalrymen hung a long spear, and on the other side, a war knife. They all carried double-barreled hunting rifles on their backs, making them look rather peculiar; Tianyu! Wang Qi greeted Luo Tianyu. Luo Tianyu nodded and asked, How much longer until the cooldown period for the territory expansion battle? Less than an hour! Wang Qi checked the Alliance panel and said. Good, Ill go to the border and set up our formation, you send people to guard all around, be careful of the enemys detours and ambushes! After Luo Tianyu finished speaking, she raised her halberd. The soldiers standing behind her gave out a unified shout, then, following Luo Tianyus lead, they headed towards the outskirts of their territory; Watching Luo Tianyus figure, Wang Qi shook his head slightly. A lovely girl like her who loves to fight and turned her safe house into a military camp to train her soldiers was really unusual; Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the Alliance upgraded to a Level 6 Manor and could construct a soldiers military camp, Wang Qi immediately set the camp next to Luo Tianyus safe house. This way, the two military camps were both under Luo Tianyus command; However, the Alliance members could rent soldiers from the military camps to assist in battles based on the contribution points they earned. During the war period, all NPC soldiers were commanded exclusively by Luo Tianyu; Several territory expansion battles later, Luo Tianyu became adept at commanding forces. She had never lost any direct battles; even when facing players twice her number, she always emerged victorious. But while Luo Tianyu feared no one on the front line, many Alliance players would attack the City of Hope Alliances hinterland from other directions. They snuck into the hinterland to cause destruction. Given that the cooldown period for the territory expansion battle had shortened significantly, they couldnt construct defensive walls like they used to while setting up their safe house; If they started to build a wall, they would probably end up having territory that expanded hundreds of meters outward before the construction was completed. Thus, they couldnt defend their territory like an impenetrable fortress, leaving no opportunities for the enemy. They could only dispatch more personnel to guard around and form another team to counter-attack once the enemy was found; While the territory expansion battle raged on, a stone man over two meters tall and a small stone man just over one meter high emerged from the Protection Black Mist and entered Doomsday City. Chapter 628: 628: The Surprise Attack Squad Chapter 628: Chapter 628: The Surprise Attack Squad After leaving the Protection Black Mist, Song Jian was somewhat surprised to discover that the territory of his Alliance had expanded to the outskirts of the city, all the way to the Black Mist of the Pixiu Tigers; The moment he stepped out of the Protection Black Mist, he received a system notification. System: The location youre now in belongs to the Hope Alliance. You must abide by the rules of the Hope Alliance. Violators will be punished, and in serious cases, you may be expelled. System: Welcome home, Alliance Leader! Has the territory of the Alliance expanded this much? Song Jian was somewhat surprised and quickly opened the Alliance interface to have a closer look. During his absence from the City of Hope, many players were weakened, including communication, alliance information, etc. Now that he had returned to the City of Hope, everything had returned to normal. What surprised Song Jian was that the area of the Hope Alliance was ten times larger than when he left. At this point, the territory of the Hope Alliance encompassed the novice area he was in when he first started the game, taking up nearly a tenth of the city. Impressive. It seems like Wang Qi really has the potential to be a leader. Without me, hes been doing an exceptional job. Excellent! Song Jian praised happily. The Alliance only has two Vice Alliance Leaders, one is Wang Qi, and the other is Li Keer. Li Keer was too young, and Song Jian did not believe that the Alliances prosperity was due to her. However, reality is always more exciting than ones imagination. Song Jian would be astonished to realize that the Alliances decisions and development direction have all been controlled by Li Keer. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed that seven or eight players were sneaking over from a distance, and all their names were in red. Song Jians eyebrows furrowed. Red players only exist in two situations: those who have killed too much and have a high sin value, and those who are part of Alliance guilds in territorial expansion battles. Hey, look, therere two Stone Men over there A player from the Summit of Heroes Alliance suddenly notices two Stone Men, one large and one small, standing beside the Black Mist in the distance, and immediately points and whispers to his companions. Monsters? Isnt this the territory of the Hope Alliance? Why would monsters still spawn here? Another player wondered. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this point, both Song Jian and the Stone Man had red names while maintaining the image of Stone Man. Upon first glance, players would instinctively see them as monsters. Song Jian, haha, this monster has a strange name. But why does it sound familiar? A player, staring at the name above Song Jians head, laughed. Song Jian, Song Jian A player with a red mole on his forehead frowned in concentration, as if recalling something. Moments later, his face paled, and he cried out, Fog grass! Isnt this the first ranked player on the Honor of Level List and the leader of the City of Hope Alliance? City of Hope Alliance? Impossible. Hasnt that player disappeared for a while? If it werent for the Honor of Level List still having his name, many people would think he was already dead! A player argued in disbelief. Fog grass, look for yourself, see if the name of that Stone Man is Song Jian or not! The player with the mole pointed exasperatedly in the direction of Song Jian. Ehh, it really is him. Could it be a case of the same name and surname? Are you an idiot? How could there be a person with the same name and surname! But hes clearly a monster. Maybe hes even a BOSS. Look, he even has minions Because of Song Jians transformation into an Earth Elemental, this led to a dispute among the players from the Summit of Heroes Alliance. Their small groups purpose was to sneak attack the Hope Alliances interior. If they cant breach the Alliance Crystal in the Manor Castle, they will seek to destroy as many of the City of Hope Alliance buildings as possible, delaying its development. There were three groups like these. There werent many players in the Summit of Heroes Alliance. Their alliance was only level four, and they had not managed to build a barracks yet. On the frontlines, they still needed a lot of players to resist. Lets not bother with the details. Lets just kill him first! The leading player narrowed his eyes, releasing an intimidating murderous aura. Above Song Jians head, only his name was displayed, not his level or Vitality Points. If all his attributes were displayed, these players would probably lose their courage to fight. Whoosh, whoosh~ A rain of arrows came flying towards Song Jian. It was actually just a dozen arrows. This was only possible because the raiding party from Summit of Heroes had a long-range archer. Without him, they wouldnt have had the first strike advantage. After all, a stealthy rogue was the most suitable for sneaking in. Song Jian sneered, stretching out his right hand to summon the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He activated the Rapid Sword skill, using the long sword in his hand to parry the incoming arrows. After a series of clinks and clanks, the dozen or so arrows were all deflected away by him using ordinary techniques. This move stunned everyone, and they all stared open-mouthed at Song Jian, then turned to glare at the archer. Did did you go easy on him? a rogue ventured hesitantly. Ill kick your The archer was almost bursting into vulgarities. Just as he was about to explode, a rogue suddenly pointed at Song Jian and exclaimed, Quick, look! Only then did the group realize that the Stone Man had transformed into a human. Fog Grass, its Song Jian, Song Jian, the leader of the City of Hope Alliance! someone yelled in alarm. What are you afraid of? Theres only two of them, and we have eight! Were the majority! The leader gritted his teeth and said. Thats right, this is a golden opportunity. As long as we kill him, we can directly swallow their alliance! Another rogue, his eyes glazed with fervor, roared like a gambler. Lets do it. Perhaps we can really kill him. Hes the top-ranked player on the Honor of Level List! The other players exchanged glances, each seeing a burning ambition in the others eyes. Seven rogues simultaneously entered Stealth mode and spread out to approach Song Jian. As for the archer, he continued to hold his bow and arrow, aiming at Song Jian. He didnt hope to deal much damage, only to obstruct Song Jians movements to the best of his ability. Song Jian completely ignored the existence of the archer. A semi-transparent aura appeared around him, emitting a bloody red light. Then, an eye slowly opened on his forehead C a Vertical Eye. A silver light shimmered within the Vertical Eye, immediately revealing the movements of the seven sneaking players with perfect clarity. Youre all going to die! Song Jian muttered with a cold, sinister grin at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 629: 629: Annihilation Chapter 629: Chapter 629: Annihilation Upon seeing a distant archer aim at Song Jian, the little stone figure at his side was momentarily taken aback. Then, with a furious shriek that sounded like Ji Ji Ji Ji~, the figure plunged both hands into the ground. Like water, the surrounding soil swiftly flowed towards its hands, forming a basketball-sized stone in no time. With a mighty heave, the figure hurled the stone at the archer. The stone whistled sharply through the air at high speed. The archer, who at the moment was taking aim at Song Jian, noticed a dark shadow flying towards him. Before he could react, he felt a powerful impact on his chest. Sharp pain erupted from his chest, and the bone-cracking sound of Ka-cha, ka-cha echoed in his ears. He was sent flying like a scarecrow far into the distance. Spurt~ Blood spewed from his mouth. The archer realized in horror that he had lost two-thirds of his Vitality Points in one hit. It had almost instantly killed him. What What kind of damage is this? Is he a level thirty Elite Boss? the archer asked, gaping at the mini stone figure, who was not even a meter tall. He couldnt reconcile the idea of this little stone figure dealing such a powerful blow at all. The stone figure pumped its fists in a triumphant display, continuing to emit a stream of Ji Jis after clocking the archers bewilderment. Meanwhile, Song Jian was all too aware of the seven robbers that were moving in on him. However, a smirk crept onto his face. Robbers that revealed their whereabouts were not much of a threat, regardless of their numbers. One of the robbers had snuck within two meters behind him. His dagger was already aiming for the back of Song Jians head. The other robbers watched with amusement, waiting for their companion to strike Song Jian unconscious, so they could attack him one by one like a relay race and bring him down. Die, stone monster! The robber behind Song Jian tensed, intending to plunge his dagger into the back of Song Jians head like an animals fang. Heh, gotcha! The other robbers, seeing the action, had smiles creeping onto their faces, and the second relay player was already subtly moving towards Song Jian. Just as the robber behind Song Jian was about to make his move, a dazzling golden light burst forth from Song Jian, forcing everyone watching him to involuntarily close their eyes due to its intense brightness. The thief behind Song Jian also instinctively shut his eyes, and the very next instant, he felt a surge of danger engulfing him. This is bad! He had barely registered this feeling when he felt a piercing pain in his chest, as if something sharp had penetrated his body. Blood came surging out, and the robber felt his strength rapidly ebbing away as his body slumped to the ground. Just before he died, he finally saw what had ran him through C a dazzling golden Sword Qi that was radiating from Song Jians left index finger. Song Jian didnt even turn around but simply used Sword Finger to take out the robber whose Vitality Points werent even up to 800. Instant kill? How is this possible? The remaining robbers rubbed their eyes in disbelief. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon witnessing Song Jians terrifying damage, two of the robbers shivered and began to retreat. Not one of you will escape! Song Jian snarled, his figure dissolving into a dark fog as he dashed towards the remaining robbers. Whoosh~ His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword easily tore through a robbers weakly defensive armor, and he slashed off half of the robbers Vitality Points with a mere regular attack. The robber was visibly terrified. How could his damage possibly be this high! the robber cried out, deflecting Song Jians attacks with a flurry of dagger swings. Help! he yelled to the others. Clang, clang, clang~ Sparks flew as the metallic weapons clashed. Every blow pushed the robber further back, until his back harshly met a wall after stumbling seven to eight steps backward. His arms were too weak to even grip his dagger anymore. Petrified, he saw Song Jian brandishing his long sword, aiming a heavy blow at his head. The golden Sword Qi that shimmered on the surface of the long sword was as fierce as a burning flame. No! the voice ended abruptly, and another robber fell under Song Jians attack. All of you are going to die! Song Jian said coldly. A pair of iron wings spread wide behind him, more than doubling his speed. The remaining robbers turned cold, no longer caring about anything else as they activated their Acceleration Skills and fled in all directions. Despite their best efforts, they were no match for Song Jians combined Frost Acceleration, Sword Shadow Step, and the enhancements of his iron wings. Song Jian defeated them one by one. Even the seriously injured archer was eventually slain by the small stone figures attack. Seeing Song Jian return, the stone figure pointed at the archers corpse and started to crow, obviously pleased with its recent achievement. With a faint smile, Song Jian patted the smooth head of the stone figure. He hadnt expected the figure to be so powerful in its attacks. While it wasnt as formidable as the Black Dragon, it showed great potential to be a valuable ally in the future. At this point, a sound came from the archers body. Ci Ci~, Ci Ci Ci ~ Undercover Team 3, Undercover Team 3 respond please. Teams 1 and 2 are already at predetermined locations, ready to act. Please report your progress! Song Jian looked over and saw a black walkie-talkie still functioning amidst the crushed corpse of the archer. Half of the walkie-talkie was smashed in, making it look like a piece of junk. Surprisingly, it was still working, albeit with some interference. Picking it up, Song Jian examined the device, only to find that it was something a player had created. I didnt realize that players could create these things already, Song Jian said, slightly dazed. Besides, this walkie-talkie was a product of engineering manufacturing. If there were blueprints, Song Jian could make it too. Why would players use this instead of the more convenient communicator for adding friends? Song Jian studied the walkie-talkie, flipping it over numerous times. Chapter 630: 630: Where is the Third Explosion? Chapter 630: Chapter 630: Where is the Third Explosion? The walkie-talkies range was only ten kilometers, which was no comparison to communication with friends. Song Jian held this walkie-talkie, thought for a moment, and began to disassemble it. The item was not of a high level. With Song Jians engineering skills, he was fully capable of analyzing it. Moreover, disassembling engineering items had a certain chance of understanding the blueprint of the item alone. However, in order to understand the engineering drawings on his own, the item must not be of high grade and there must be limitations on the quantity. It was impossible to disassemble only one item and directly understand the engineering blueprint of the item. Soon, the walkie-talkie in Song Jians hand was disassembled into several parts; Hmm, what is this? Song Jian picked out a metal ring and inspected it closely. A tracking device? Interesting! Song Jian smirked, it seemed that the Summit of Heroes Alliance did not trust them who had infiltrated their team. They were even tracking their location through the walkie-talkie. After disassembling the walkie-talkie, Song Jians engineering making skills gained two points. After that, he smashed the tracker into dust. This team is only the third infiltration team, there should be a first and second team too! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, two roars were suddenly heard from far away, and two plumes of black smoke billowed up. Song Jians face fell, it seemed that his act of killing this infiltration team had been discovered by the enemy, and they had directly ordered the remaining two teams to act. Because the territory had become increasingly large and the areas to defend had also increased, building walls was impossible, thus creating many vulnerabilities for enemies. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The citys defense troops could at most protect important buildings, such as buildings affecting territory promotion like the Magic Tower. It would be very difficult to rebuild if these types of buildings were destroyed, whereas other buildings like shops would be much easier to rebuild if destroyed. Song Jian looked in the direction of the explosion. One of them was the location of the Magic Tower. The other place was where he had expanded after leaving, which must also be an important building. What is Wang Qi doing, not defending such an important place? Song Jian was somewhat irritated. He was quite happy when he saw the development of the territory after returning to Doomsday City, but now it seemed that there were many problems. With a thought, Song Jian stored the Stone Man into the Pet Space, flapped his iron wings, and flew towards the nearest position of the Magic Tower. Upon arriving, Song Jian found that there were already two groups of players engaged in a fierce battle, and the buildings around the Magic Tower had all been shattered. A transparent screen appeared on the surface of the Magic Tower, reflecting the sunlight. A muscular mage was standing on the third floor of the Magic Tower, looking down at the two groups of people fighting beneath him. You are seeking your own deaths, thinking that you can destroy my Magic Tower with a little bit of explosives! Bloodline Wizard Wallace roared, continuously waving the bone wand in his hand, releasing a barrage of magical attacks on the enemies below as if he was a turret. Retreat, retreat, retreat! The intel is wrong, the defense of this Magic Tower is too strong, the TNT cant even break it! a thief yelled, glancing frantically in all directions, looking for a way out. However, players from the Hope Alliance were continuously pouring out from the streets and alleys, completely blocking their retreat. This is a trap! One of the players from the Summit of Heroes roared in anger just before dying. Haha, still realizing now? Its too late. Even you know that the Magic Tower is an important building, dont you think we do? We were just waiting for you fools to fall into the trap! The players from the City of Hope all burst into laughter. The City of Hope had a larger number of players in the beginning. In addition, Luo Tianyu on the front lines was equal to an army. Even with battle pets, less than two hundred players simply couldnt resist her, which also resulted in the City of Hope having plenty of manpower for internal defense in the territory. Hmm, strange, why were there only two explosions? According to the intelligence, the Summit of Heroes sent three infiltration teams, didnt they? Wang Qi stood in the headquarters building of the alliance, overlooking everything around him. Seeing that only two buildings had exploded, he was immediately puzzled. From the third level of the mansion, each level up requires a special building. Now the sixth level League territory, in addition to the Magic Tower and auction houses, also includes a library. These are special buildings, and destroying these three buildings would significantly slow down the advancement speed of the City of Hope Alliance. Theoretically, if the Summit of Heroes Alliance wanted to delay the development of the City of Hope Alliance, they shouldnt have attacked only the Magic Tower and the auction houses. However, there had been no sound of explosions at the location of the library. The news from the one hundred elite players lurking around it stated that there is no movement at all, which made Wang Qi feel as if things were getting out of control. When Song Jian saw the light curtain on the surface of the Magic Tower and the players of the Summit of Heroes being killed on the ground, he breathed a sigh of relief; It looks like Wang Qi did a good job, even learning wartime strategies now. A slight smirk curled up at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Just then, a fight broke out in the distance, with shouts that rocked the skies. Squinting, Song Jian looked far out to where the territory borders the land of the Summit of Heroes where a large group of people were fighting fiercely. The most noticeable was a female general dressed in red armor, wielding a Square Sky Halberd. Luo Tianyu? I didnt expect her to have grown so much! Song Jian said in surprise. Previous Luo Tianyu could only command thirty to fifty soldiers. Now, she was able to command hundreds of soldiers and players to fight, even effortlessly. The Summit of Heroes Alliance simply was not her opponent. Now already showing signs of collapse, they seemed likely to be defeated soon. Song Jian glanced at the alliance interface. If they won this territory expansion campaign, the territory would expand to an extreme. If they dont upgrade the level-six manor to a level-one city, they might not be able to expand the territory in the future. The territory of the City of Hope Alliance only accounted for a very small part in the entire Doomsday City. If it can be upgraded to a level one city, they would encompass one-fifth of the entire City of Hope. It would also become the largest territory among all alliances in Doomsday City. Sooner or later, I will dominate the whole Doomsday City, becoming the true city lord! Song Jian looked at the map of Doomsday City, involuntarily clenched his fist. Chapter 631: 631: Magic Material Chapter 631: Chapter 631: Magic Material We won! All players from the City of Hope Alliance cheered out loud. The Summit of Heroes Alliance was absolutely crushed; even their territory was seized by the City of Hope Alliance. The area occupied by the City of Hope Alliance had almost doubled, taking up a fifth of all Doomsday City. Hmph, we told you to merge, but you refused. Now youre the stray dogs you deserve to be! Li Keer sat at the head of the conference table, waving her small fists in the air, venting her resentment. Wang Qi! Li Keer suddenly turned her head and shouted at him. Wang Qi shivered involuntarily. He was afraid whenever the little tyrant called his name; every call always meant trouble. Little tyrant, I mean, leader, whats your order? Wang Qi replied helplessly. Li Keer, drumming her fingers on the table, frowned and said, Ive urged you countless times. When are you going to collect all the magic materials for the Transmission Array? Old Wallace cant wait any longer. Without creating a Transmission Array, how can we upgrade the city or maintain our position as the top alliance? Wallace, sitting at the conference table, remained silent with an innocent look on his face, feeling like a bystander. Damn, didnt we just talk about this this morning? Theres no way I could pull this off in such a short time, even if you sold me! Wang Qi nearly fainted in frustration. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, useless. If Song Jian was here, he wouldve collected all these magic materials by now. Li Keer rolled her eyes and said disdainfully. Wang Qi felt a lump in his chest and was speechless for a while. Finally, he managed to choke out, Even if our leader were here, he couldnt gather all these magic materials either. These are items banned from trading in all cities! Suddenly, a voice echoed in the conference room. Well, thats not necessarily true! Song Jian walked in. He had absolute control within the entire territory, and could freely access anywhere and could set permissions for others. Song Jian! Li Keer jumped up from her chair and pounced on Song Jian, You finally came back, I was really worried something happened to you! Leader! Lord Leader! All the people in the meeting, started saluting to Song Jian. Wang Qi was incredibly excited. Since Song Jian left, everyone seemed to lose their confidence despite the smooth growth of the City of Hope Alliance. Song Jian took a look around the room. There were some faces he recognized and some that were new. As the City of Hope Alliance expanded, there seemed to be more and more management personnel. After walking naturally to the head of the conference table, Song Jian laughed and said to Li Keer, Keer, introduce me to everyone. Seeing Li Keer sitting at the head of the conference table, Song Jian realized that this elementary school girl was now in charge of the City of Hope Alliance. Li Keer introduced everyone Song Jian didnt recognize. Just as Song Jian thought, they were managers in charge of different duties. Hey? Wheres my Beastman slave? Why dont I see him? Song Jian asked with a frown. The Beastman Warrior he was referring to was the one he had enslaved using the Abyss Temptation spell. However, Song Jian hadnt seen him during the territory expansion war nor the present meeting. Theoretically, the Beastman Warrior was entitled to sit in the conference room based on his strength. Are you referring to the Beastman Warrior you brought back last time? Li Keer asked. Yes, him, Song Jian replied with a nod. Hmph, ever since you brought these sorts of riffraff to our Alliance, one of them has disappeared without a trace. We thought he was lost and went to great lengths to find him but to no avail. Li Keer said indignantly. Once Song Jian left Doomsday City, the Beastman Warrior began acting erratically. Not long after, the Beastman Warrior ran away. Some people saw him in other parts of Doomsday City. Song Jians face darkened. The flaw of the Abyss Temptation spell became increasingly apparent. While it has a high success rate, if the tamed slave doesnt stay with the master for a long period, theres a big chance of betrayal. Song Jian glanced at Wallace, another recruit hed brought in. However, his performance had consistently been excellent. After Song Jian appointed him to supervise the Magic Tower, he became even more active. His attendance at this meeting was proof enough that he had truly become one of them. Wheres the doctor? Song Jian asked. Doctor Ebsiting spends all day in the lab. Besides when he comes out to eat, we never see him, Li Keer complained. At one point, during a territory expansion war, a thief from an opposition alliance sneaked into Manor Castle. If not for the Bloody Ghost Poison Tree that detected his presence, Dr. Ebsiting might have been assassinated. Song Jian was startled. Someone had infiltrated his Manor Castle? Among all the territories controlled by the alliance, Manor Castle had the tightest defenses. Not only did it have a Bloody Ghost Poison Tree, but also numerous Bloody Ravens, Bloody Wolves, and NPC soldiers guarding the castle. Despite such strong defenses, someone still managed to sneak in. It appeared there were quite a few proficient players amongst them. All of Doctors needs have to be met immediately. He is a treasure of our alliance, Song Jian said solemnly. His safety is of paramount importance, and we must protect Dr. Ebsiting at all costs. By the way, what were you discussing before I came in? About constructing a Transmission Array? Song Jian asked with a laugh. Yeah, the territory of our alliance has already expanded to its limit at Level 6 Manor. If we want to expand further, we must upgrade to a Level 1 City. However, to upgrade to a Level 1 City, we need a special structure like a Transmission Array. Wallace knows how to build it, but we lack the magic materials needed. Its really troubling us. Li Keer sighed like an adult and glanced towards Wang Qi. Then, she shook her head. Wang Qi: So its my fault, huh? Enough. Dont worry anymore. Ive already gathered all the materials needed to construct the Transmission Array. Song Jian glanced at Wallace. He was always worried about finding someone who knew how to build the array, and unexpectedly, Wallace was capable of it. However, thinking about it, Wallace used to be a Tier 1 wizard and belonged to a large magic organization. The knowledge about constructing a Transmission Array could only be kept a secret from outsiders but, among the wizards who researched magic daily, this information wouldnt be kept so secretive. Seeing Song Jian throwing a small pouch onto the conference table, Li Keer dove to check its contents immediately. Ha ha, its all here. What do you say to that, Wang Qi? Li Keer proudly held up the storage bag. Wang Qi: Chapter 632: 632: First Order Combat Power Qualification Assessment Chapter 632: Chapter 632: First Order Combat Power Qualification Assessment With the magical materials at hand, Wang Qi and his companions didnt bother with gaining new territories but immediately headed to the central square of the City of Hope territory. In fact, this area used to be Camel Square, with a fountain garden in the center. It was the place where the original Doomsday Supermarket had descended. After their alliance territory was upgraded to a Level 6 Manor, everyone had decided to build a Transmission Array at Camel Square. The Transmission Array wasnt that large. From the outside, it looked like a five-meter diameter circular platform, but it involved the extremely advanced skill of Magic Runes. Normally, the installation would have required the efforts of more than a dozen mages and even more apprentices. However, currently, in the entire City of Hope, only Wallace knew how to build a Transmission Array. At most, just over a dozen mage-class players could help, which made the construction quite slow. However, as long as they could construct the Magic Array, the development pace of the City of Hope Alliance was sure to enter a rapid growth period. Within the entire Doomsday City, there were more than just one alliance who owned a Level 6 Manor, but only the City of Hope Alliance could construct a Magic Array. We need to pay attention to our defenses and not start any territorial expansion for a while. Also, keep an eye on all the other alliances that have upgraded to Level 6 Manors, Song Jian advised. Dont worry. We have our inside people in all alliances that are Level 4 and up, Wang Qi reassured. Keer ordered so very early on when we upgraded to a Level 5 Manor. Song Jian was surprised and looked at Li Keer. He hadnt expected the mature Li Keer to be so adept with these deceptive tactics. I learned all of them from my mom! Li Keer said, her head held high and looking somewhat proud. Song Jian nodded, saying nothing. Just then, he felt a vibration from the token in his inventory that he had gained in the Imperial Dragon Devil Cave. He opened his inventory to see an invitation: System: The unique profession promotion competition has started. Do you accept the invitation to participate? System reminder: This is your second invitation. This token only has three chances to invite you. You only have one last invitation chance left. System warning: Until you attain First Order Combat Power, accepting the invitation will result in a high probability of challenge failure, with a death rate of 98.97%. Song Jian felt a weight in his heart. He had just leveled up to level 30 and hadnt completed the First Order Combat Power test. He might waste this chance. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Decline! The vibration from the token in his inventory started to fade, as though it had never happened. I must join the last invitation; its the chance to get a unique profession! Song Jian decided inwardly. His Sword Controller, though an epic profession, wouldnt be able to attain the final Sword Immortal profession through either re-profession or leveling up. He could only become a Sword Immortal through the unique profession competition. The construction of the Transmission Array would take at least a month. After resting for half a day at the Manor Castle, Song Jian started to apply for the First Order Combat Power qualification test with the system. As a player with Level 30, he could apply for a First Order Combat Power evaluation competition. If he passed, he would gain many attribute and skill points and be awarded a Skill Book of his own profession, which would certainly be a rare one. A player with First Order Combat Power could undoubtedly crush any opponent of the same level who had not yet passed the First Order Combat Power evaluation. The next day, Song Jian put on his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set and applied for the First Order Combat Power qualification test. A flash of white light later, he disappeared from the Manor Castle. When Song Jians vision cleared, he found himself standing on a teleportation stone platform. The stone platform was in a castle that was about seventy to eighty feet tall and more than ten feet long, looking very much like a plaza because it was so spacious. In the center of the castle was a statue of a dwarf holding a knife in one hand and an axe in the other, as though he was roaring at the sky. Many people were gathered around this dwarf statue, seemingly doing something. After descending from the stone platform, Song Jian moved towards the dwarf statue. When he got to the statue, he noticed that there were more than a dozen oval-shaped teleportation gates encircling it, each with a crowd of people around it. Most of these people were NPCs, with only a few human players. These players were all gathered in front of a pale-green gateway. Song Jian had discovered long ago that he was the highest-level player on the honor rankings, but that was within Doomsday City only. Other than him, there were also over a dozen players at level 28 and over a hundred at level 27, totaling just under five thousand people on the list. Song Jian didnt know how many players were in the entire game, but combined, there were over ten thousand players in the City of Sin and the City of Hymns alone. As time passed and more people entered the game, the total number of players was already more than a hundred thousand. Therefore, seeing that over a dozen players had reached level 30 and were prepared to challenge their First Order Combat Power, Song Jian didnt find it strange. The other teleportation gates were surrounded by NPC professionals, so naturally Song Jian headed towards those players. As soon as he reached the pale-green teleportation gate, he heard the players murmuring among themselves. How many worlds did you clear today? Four. But the difficulty level seems so highan A-rank, two A+ ranks, and an S-rank. Ill probably wait until tomorrow if it still doesnt work. The higher the rank of the world, the more rewards you get in the end. If its an A-rank world, we can still try to fight it! Anyone want to form a team to conquer this A-rank world? No, an A-rank is too difficult. If we fail, well have to wait a month for the next chance. By then, someone might have already leveled up to 35, so its not worth it! Exactly, it would be great if we could draw a B or B- rank world Song Jian silently listened to the chatter and put his hand onto the teleportation gate when he had understood the basic situation. Soon, several lines of system messages appeared before him: Do you want to conduct the First Order Combat Power trial? Yes/No Please choose a trial world that matches your own strength. During the trial, players will not die C they will be automatically transported out the moment before their health points hit zero if their life is in danger; Failure in the trial task means you will have to wait for a month to reselect the trial task; Please choose from the following trial worlds for the First Order Combat Power qualification test. The higher the level of the world, the more rewards you receive upon successful completion; Trial World 1: A-rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 15 points, +5 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than blue quality; Trial World 2: B-rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 10 points, +2 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than Gold quality; Trial World 3: A+ rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 18 points, +6 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than Dark Gold quality; Trial World 4: S-rank World; Task Reward: All attributes increase by 25 points, +8 skill points, also receive a Skill Book of no less than Epic quality; Chapter 633: 633: SS-Level Trial World Chapter 633: Chapter 633: SS-Level Trial World The first-tier Combat Power assessment test requires choosing one world to enter out of the four that refresh daily, once the assessment task is completed, the test is passed, and one-tier Combat Power rewards are obtained. If the assessment task fails, it enters a cooldown period, during which a first-tier Combat Power assessment cannot be conducted for a month; The Assessment Worlds range from the lowest grade C-Class to S-Class, refreshing randomly daily. The C-Class Assessments are the simplest, but the rewards for completing tasks are the least, awarding a few Stats Points and Skill Points but no Skills. Whereas, the S-class world, upon completion, offers the most generous rewards, not only numerous Stats Points and Skill Points, but also a chance to receive a high-tier job Skill Book; In the game, gaining stats points are relatively easy. Certain tier equipment would increase stats points. If one wishes to have permanent increases, Attribute Fruits, Attribute Gems and the likes were not uncommon items. However, acquiring skill points were more difficult. Some quests offer skill point rewards, and some items can increase stats points directly; As for Skills, they were coveted by all. During job apprenticeships, instructors usually gifted one or two. After that, learners had to acquire them by themselves; Skills of inferior quality were relatively easy to acquire, but those of high tiers were something one could stumble upon but not pursue. Many common players still havent set eyes on what silver-tiered skills look like. Song Jian clicked on the first world, a system notification immediately popped up; System: The world is A-Class with a minimum Combat Power entry of 15,000; Do you wish to enter? Yes/No ?There are entrance requirements?? Song Jian paused, checking his own Combat Power; Equipping the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, Song Jians Combat Power soared impressively and has now reached 68,000. To regular players, an A-Class world is very difficult, but to Song Jian, it was almost too simple to bother about; Song Jian skipped over the A+ Class World and looked at the entrance requirement for an S-Class World; The entrance requirement for an S-Class World is merely a Combat Power of thirty thousand Song Jian frowned; Other players find these worlds exceedingly challenging, conversely, Song Jian found them too simple. Given my current Combat Power, venturing into these worlds seems somewhat wasteful Song Jian thought. At that moment, a red teleportation gate beside them shimmered. The NPCs around them collectively gasped in surprise; It refreshed! A spontaneous refresh. God, such a difficult world has actually appeared Spontaneous refresh? How could we have run into it, jeez Haha, no need for assessment today. Spontaneous refreshes only start from S-level. Impossible for anyone to enter such a difficult world! The players around the light green gate take pleasure in the misfortune of NPC professionals surrounded by the crimson red teleportation gate. The light green gate is a first-tier Combat Power Assessment. While the gates behind it lead to the worlds of second-tier Combat Power, third-tier warriors, and even higher Combat Power Assessments; Currently, players who could participate in the first-tier Combat Power were few and far between. In Song Jians vicinity, there were only about ten. Other teleportation gates had more NPCs, and some couldnt even get close to the gate, having to line up behind; Each teleportation gate would have a time of spontaneous refresh once a month, and these occurrences were random. Once it spontaneously refreshed, the difficulty level of the world the gate leads to would be at least S-Class; Many people who encountered the spontaneous refresh time would consider themselves unlucky and then wait until the next day to continue. Those who wanted to challenge a difficulty above the S-Class, however, would wait at the gate each day, anticipating the day of the spontaneous refresh. Thats because under normal circumstances, the highest difficulty level world the gate could lead to was S-Class; Song Jians eyes lit up, and his hand, which had already clicked on the S-Class world, paused; Spontaneous Refresh? I wonder when this one-tier Combat Power Assessment gate will spontaneously refresh. Song Jian thought to himself. Since theres a choice, I should choose a world close to my Combat Power limit. Thats the only way to get maximum improvement. According to my Combat Power, I should aim for at least an S+ or even more challenging worlds! Its just wasting a few more days, even if I have to wait an entire month, Ill wait for that spontaneous refresh! Song Jian withdrew his hand, standing in the crowd like an observer, listening to the conversations around him to pick up useful information. Wow, thats the fourth-tier Combat Power Assessment gate, right? It even had a spontaneous refresh today It doesnt matter now, the fourth-tier Combat Power players, wishing to refresh a suitable world, some have waited more than a month already, they wouldnt mind an extra day or two. Dont even mention them anymore. Didnt we also wait a week just to refresh a B-Class dungeon? Sigh, the rewards of an A-Class world are so good. Stats points and skill points are fine, but getting that Gold-Tier Skill Book is really tough Yeah, skills are the hardest to get, I currently only have three or four attack skills A group of players were discussing, soon their attention returned to the entrance of the first-tier Combat Power Assessment world; Its A-Class now, Ill choose A-Class world. Anyone wants to team up with me? Theres no limit to the number of players in a world. Even though our assessment tasks may not be the same, we can still help each other. The difficulty could be reduced to a certain extent, probably similar to B+ Class a thief wearing leather armor gritted his teeth and shouted out. With a combat power of fifteen thousand, I wont even qualify to enter, at best I can only enter B- Class someone expressed regretfully. Im just short of getting into A-Class, I can only make it into A- Class I, I think Ill wait one more day. Maybe a B-Class world will show up tomorrow, a blue-tier Skill Book isnt too bad Seeing that no one was willing to enter an A-Class world with him, the leather-armored thief turned his sights onto Song Jian, who was new. Hey, new guy, are you interested in going on an A-Class world trial with me? Song Jian glanced at him and slowly shook his head; A person on the side mocked: Arent you being desperate, Da Yong? How could he, a newly upgraded level thirty player, possibly have a combat power of fifteen thousand? Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Exactly, he probably can do the same as us at most, waiting for the B-Class world to refresh! Might even be waiting for the C-Class world, haha! At this moment, the light green gate flashed, and the four random worlds immediately disappeared. In their place were four S-Class trial worlds; One was S-Class, two were S+ Class, and there was even an SS-Class world; What on earth! Even the first-tier Combat Power trial world has a spontaneous refresh! a player with an incredulous look on his face exploded. What does two S mean here? Dual S Class world? There are actually SS Class worlds? Holy hell, the difficulty level! Even the entrance requirement is a Combat Power of fifty thousand Double S-Class trial world? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately clicked to check it out. Chapter 634: 634: Assessment Task Chain Chapter 634: Chapter 634: Assessment Task Chain Oh my god, there really is a double S world, I thought it was just a rumor before! A player exclaimed. Hmph, youve just entered the game for a while, and you really think youve seen everything? But on the other hand, the upper limit of the double S world is very high, and if you really do well, you might get even more benefits in the trial world than the rewards. Fifty thousand combat power is just the entry condition, there must be second-tier combat power in this world So envious, the task reward is so generous, a legendary-quality skill book or higher, do you think theres a possibility that a skill book beyond legendary quality will appear? Beyond legendary quality? Whats that? Ive never even heard of an item of higher quality than legendary, divine tier? Hehe A group of players were discussing, and no one paid attention to Song Jian, the newcomer. At this time, Song Jian was seriously checking the information of the SS-level Assessment World. Trial World 1: SS-level world; task reward: all attribute points are increased by 45, skill points +12, and a skill book of no less than legendary quality is randomly obtained. The trial tasks must be received after entering the world. However, these task rewards indeed made Song Jian gasp. Forty-five attribute points, probably not even the main attributes of current players might reach 45 points, let alone other attributes. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right now, without equipment, Song Jian only had his strength and agility attributes above forty-five points, while his physical attribute was forty-four points, and other attributes were all below thirty points. If all attributes really upgraded by 45 points, it would give those who havent completed the first-tier combat power assessment, and even those who have completed lower difficulty players, the power to crush their opponents. Ill choose this trial world! Song Jian made up his mind in his heart, just with the attribute points, it was worth trying. With this thought, Song Jian directly clicked on entering the SS-level trial world. Soon, a flash of white light passed, and Song Jians figure disappeared from the trial hall. This scene was noticed by the surrounding players, and they were all shocked. He, he actually chose the S-level trial world, is this newcomer that strong? Just reaching level thirty and being able to enter the S-level trial world, are all newcomers so fierce nowadays? I need to hurry up and complete the trial assessment, or Ill be overtaken by others. S-level? Look carefully, its not just S-level, he entered the double S-level trial world! Suddenly someone exclaimed. Originally, there was the number of players who entered the trial behind each trial world. Now, in the three S-level worlds, the number of players who entered the trial was all zero, while in the double S world, the number of players who entered the trial was one. At this moment, almost everyone was speechless. They were all frightened, and after a while, a player voiced everyones thoughts: Its best if he falls in this world, otherwise, there might be one more divine-level player in the game in the future. After choosing the double S-level trial world, Song Jian was immediately wrapped in a ball of white light, and his whole body was in a state of weightlessness. He didnt know how long it took before Song Jian suddenly opened his eyes. He was lying in a simple wooden hut. In the room, besides the hard wooden bed underneath him, there was only a large wooden chest and a table. Whats more, his body seems to have returned to the quality of an ordinary person before entering the game. He opened the game interface and saw that his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set had been sealed and lost its effect. And his level had also become level one, and his attributes returned to the status when he first entered the game, but all the attributes were there, and they were all in a sealed state. Skills were the same, except for his innate skills Thick Face and Holy Sword which were not sealed. Only a max-leveled Earth Teeth Assault skill could still be used, and all other sword skills were sealed, and the level to unlock various skills would vary depending on the skill tier. For example, Sweeping Sword Style would require level ten to unlock, and Immortal Sword Body would require level thirty to unlock. His life skills were all usable, but this didnt help him much in terms of strength enhancement, so Song Jian ignored it. The Vertical Eye, the Hexagram Array Diagram on my chest, and the Zombie tattoo, they are all sealed. Im no different than a newbie who just entered the game, how can I play like this? After checking himself, Song Jian got up from the bed and muttered to himself. Fortunately, there were explanations behind all the seals, as long as Song Jian reached level thirty, his strength would be completely restored. Is this trying to make me play the game again? Song Jian shook his head and said. He felt dizzy, like he had a cold. Since entering the game, Song Jians physical fitness had greatly improved, and he hadnt been sick for a long time. Wait, why is there suddenly an extra memory in my mind? Song Jians face changed, and he quickly checked the strange memory that appeared in his mind. His last 20 years of memory had been added to his mind, and this kind of ability was horrifying. It was like watching a movie, Song Jian browsed through the sudden extra memories in his mind. He found that the memories were like a movie, and didnt affect him at all, just like the background information of this trial world. Only then did he let out a sigh of relief. Im now the lowest-level handyman disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Ive been here for three years and havent even learned the most basic introductory sword technique. In three days, there will be a Sect assessment. It seems like Im about to be kicked out of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Song Jian looked at the game background in his mind and shook his head with a bitter smile. Although its called the trial world, its actually like a big dungeon; the dungeons Song Jian encountered in the game were mostly a castle, a cave, or a building. Some larger areas might be a manor or a town, but the copy he currently was in was a complete world. Just as Song Jian understood the background of this trial world, a system prompt suddenly appeared in front of his eyes. System: Trial player Song Jian has entered the SS-level trial world. Do you want to start the first-tier combat power trial task immediately? Yes/No. Song Jian chose Yes. A semi-transparent screen immediately appeared with the trial task description. First-tier combat power trial task, part one: assessment; task content: you must get the first place in the Qingyun Sword Sect disciple assessment three days later; if not achieved, the trial task fails, and you will be forced to leave the trial world; if achieved, the second task will be started. This is a task chain? Song Jian frowned. For this kind of task, the beginning is usually a relatively simple task content, such as courier tasks. Afterward, the difficulty of the tasks will gradually increase. So players familiar with the game usually judge the difficulty of the entire task chain based on the opening of the task chain and the rewards obtained. To let an ordinary person who hasnt even learned a basic sword technique get first place in the Qingyun Sword Sect disciple assessment, this task chains opening is simply hellish. Song Jian muttered to himself: But for me, it shouldnt be a big deal! Chapter 635: 635: Task Chapter 635: Chapter 635: Task Song Jian picked up a sword from the wooden table and hung it around his waist, slowly walking out of the room. At this moment, he discovered that the entire Qingyun Sword Sect was stationed on a mountain peak. The higher status disciples lived closer to the top of the mountain, while the menial disciples, like him, could only live at the mountains base. A lot of people entered and exited the Qingyun Sword Sect, with most of them wearing the same gray attire as Song Jian. It seemed that this was the standard clothing for menial disciples. The most important thing now is to find a way to level up. I am only at level one, and if I want to get first place in the assessment three days later, I need to raise my level to at least ten so that I can at least unlock the Sweeping Sword Style, Song Jian muttered to himself. Although his two talents had not been sealed, and he still had an attack skill called Earth Teeth Assault, it would be scrutinized if he used this skill during a sword sect assessment. Just then, a group of disciples dressed in menial attire came in from outside, cursing as they walked. Those bandits on Blackwind Mountain are too arrogant, daring to rob near our Qingyun Sword Sect. They really dont know when to stop! Hmph, sooner or later, our Qingyun Sword Sect will wipe out all the bandits of Blackwind Mountain. Hey, with so many skilled disciples in our Qingyun Sword Sect, why cant we take down Blackwind Mountain? I heard that the leaders of Blackwind Mountain only have first-order combat power We can only blame our own disciples for not being competent enough. Although there is a mission to eradicate the bandits within the sect, no one has been able to complete it. Im afraid our overall evaluation will be lowered a grade this year, sigh! Suddenly, the group noticed Song Jian standing outside the wooden shack, they paused before walking past him as if they hadnt seen him at all. Even if our evaluation is lowered by a grade, Im afraid it wont have anything to do with Song Jian. In three days, hell be kicked out of the Qingyun Sword Sect anyway. Heh, not being able to learn the most basic Qingyun Sword Skill in three years is merely a miracle. How could such a fool stay in the sword sect for three years, wasting resources. Exactly, he cant even defeat a disciple who has just entered the sect for a year. We, who entered the Qingyun Sword Sect with him, are all ashamed. Its a wonder he dared to continue staying here. If it had been me, I would have quietly left by now. It seems like my status in the Qingyun Sword Sect is quite low, Song Jian bitterly smiled to himself. With the long sword at his waist, Song Jian headed to the task receiving area for menial disciples. In the residential area for menial disciples, there was a three-story wooden house. On a rocking chair, a chubby man was reclining with his eyes closed. Disciples coming in and out seemed to respect him, walking around him when they entered the building. Song Jian glanced at the chubby man, not paying much attention, and went straight into the building. The chubby man was named Wang Dafu, who looked unassuming but was actually a Swordmaster of the Qingyun Sword Sect. He had first-order combat power but had suffered serious injuries in a battle, causing his strength to decline. He was sent here as the task manager of the task building, essentially retiring. Although he had fallen from first-order combat power, in Song Jians eyes, this man called Wang Dafu could rival a level 30 elite level boss. There were quite a few menial disciples who received tasks inside the building. The resources they obtained were the least among the entire Qingyun Sect. If they didnt take on some tasks here, they would not be able to practice at all. New menial disciples were only taught a basic sword technique, the Qingyun Sword Skill, and received some meager resources every month. Anyone with a bit of ambition would come to the task building, take on suitable tasks, and exchange the rewards for cultivation resources after completion. This is probably the first time in three years that Ive entered the task building, Song Jian bitterly smiled to himself. Previously, he hadnt even learned the most basic Qingyun Sword Skill, so why would he come to the task building to receive rewards? Hey, isnt this Song Jian? Are you here to see what the task building looks like before you leave the Qingyun Sword Sect? A menial disciple noticed him and instantly sneered. In the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian had already become somewhat of a celebrity among menial disciples. To stay in the sect as a waste for three entire years was something most people couldnt do, simply because their faces wouldnt be thick enough! Ignoring the taunts of others, Song Jian picked up a task, and under the strange gazes of everyone, turned around and left the task building. Brother Wong, what task did that guy take? Someone curiously asked the disciple who had given out the task. The disciple known as Brother Wong glanced at him and whispered, Kill the head of Blackwind Village! What, Blackwind Village? Almost everyone gasped. Blackwind Village was less than ten miles away from the Qingyun Sword Sect, but up until now, it had still managed to stand strong without being wiped out. While the Qingyun Sword Sect aimed to hone their disciples in battle, the fact that Blackwind Village hadnt been eradicated already indicated its unusual strength. An ordinary person who hadnt even learned the basic Qingyun Sword Skill taking on a task to kill the head of Blackwind Village was simply courting death. He wont just take the task and never come back, right? Suddenly someone spoke in a gloomy tone. For a moment, everyone had a look of sudden realization on their faces. Exactly, in three days, whether Song Jian wanted to leave Qingyun Mountain or not, he would be kicked out. Why not take a task to leave the mountain and never return? At the very least, he left the mountain with a task that no one else dared to accept, saving face to the very end. Heh, whats the point of that? We all know what kind of person he is, right? A menial disciple sneered. Yeah, hes known as the man with the thickest skin among Qingyun Sword Sects menial disciples! Hahahaha! As everyone ridiculed Song Jian, he had already left the Qingyun Sword Sect and was heading towards Blackwind Mountain. At this time, his battle pets were sealed. Black Dragon could no longer be used in this world, and Little Stone Man could only be unsealed at level 30. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for Follower Ya, he could not be summoned in this world either. Many items in Song Jians inventory were also sealed, including the motorcycle. Moreover, the identity he inherited was extremely poor, unable to even rent a regular horse for transportation. Song Jian could only rely on his own legs to run to Blackwind Mountain. Blackwind Mountain was about several miles away from the Qingyun Sword Sect. It took Song Jian half a day to finally reach the foot of Blackwind Mountain. Chapter 636: 636: One Person Short Chapter 636: Chapter 636: One Person Short Looking up from the foot of the mountain, a massive village loomed halfway up the slope. A towering flagpole stood in front of the village gate with a black flag fluttering in the wind. A bright red Hong character seemed to dance against the black cloth. A winding path led up to the village from the base of the mountain. As Song Jian prepared to follow the path, a middle-aged man with a crooked mouth and a twisted face suddenly emerged from the trees lining the path. With a cleaver in his hand, he pointed its tip at Song Jian and sneered, Hey, kid! What are you doing here all by yourself? Do you have any idea where you are? Is Blackwind Village up there? Song Jian asked with a smile as he looked at the level three Blackwind Mountain Bandit before him. Oho, is another one coming to join us? The middle-aged mans eyes lit up as he sized up Song Jian. After a moment, his face suddenly stiffened and he said, Your clothes I feel like Ive seen them somewhere Without another word, Song Jian stomped his right leg on the ground, sending a fang-shaped air mass whistling towards the level three Blackwind Mountain Bandit. With a loud thud, the bandit was struck by the Earth Teeth Assault and sent flying back, a damage burst of over a hundred points rising above his head as he fell, instantly dead. System: You have killed a level three Blackwind Mountain Bandit and gained 36 Experience Points. As expected, killing gave him combat experience. This would be helpful in leveling up quickly. As long as he could reach level 30, he could unlock most of his strength. Song Jian shook his head and didnt even glance at the dead bandits body. He continued slowly up the path towards Blackwind Village. Three days later, the Qingyun Sword Sects menial disciple exam proceeded as scheduled. Hundreds of disciples clad in gray robes lined up neatly at the square at the foot of the mountain. Everyone stood up straight, not daring to say a word. The hundreds of people resembled statues, not moving an inch. On the stands overlooking the square, several middle-aged men in blue robes seemed to be in high spirits, talking and laughing. Their relaxed attitudes didnt match the solemn atmosphere of the square. Master Wang, I didnt expect that you would preside over these menial disciple examinations this year. Is the Sword Casting Hall short on manpower? A middle-aged man with three long whiskers asked with a laugh. The burly man beside him laughed heartily and said, Weve just forged a blue-quality longsword. I thought Id take a break. Blue-quality? The scholarly-looking man with long whiskers looked amazed and complimented, Your craftsmanship is becoming more and more refined, Master Wang. It wont be long before you become a Master Level blacksmith. Ah, its still too early for that title. Im not like Qin Hua. She became a Dan Master at such a young age. Even the Sect Leader cant stop raving about her Seven Treasures Pill! A young woman nearby showed a slight smirk, her lips curling slightly as she nodded to Master Wang. Master Wang, Qin Hua, since its getting late, why dont we start the examination of these disciples? Li Guiqing stroked his long whiskers and suggested with a smile. Out of the three, his strength was the greatest; a level 30 Swordmaster with tier-one combat power. The other two were slightly weaker. The man addressed as Master Wang was Wang Hai, a forging craftsman. Although his strength was average, he was a senior blacksmith in Qingyun Sword Sects Sword Casting Hall. He was an expert-level blacksmith who could become a Master Level at any time. The other was even more remarkable C a newly ascended Dan Master of the Alchemy Hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Though a woman, she was not to be underestimated. Her Seven Treasures Pill could not only heal internal injuries but also assist in cultivation. Even the Sect Leader was full of praise for her, and she was the current favorite within the Sect. Naturally, Li Guiqing wouldnt dare to offend either of them and always maintained a modest attitude. Haha, actually, we dont know much about these exams. Li, you arrange it. Qin Hua and I are just here for the fun, Wang Hai laughed heartily. Qin Hua raised her pretty eyebrows slightly, shot Wang Hai a glance, but didnt object to his words. Alright, lets begin! Li Guiqing stood up and announced in a loud voice, The triennial examination for the outer menial disciples will now begin! Li Guiqing looked at the crowd on the square. Seeing so many people, his brow furrowed. In the inner court battles, two people would be selected for each arena. If the methods used in those inner court competitions were applied here, it would take three days and nights to examine these hundreds of menial disciples. These outer menial disciples were not highly valued by the Qingyun Sword Sect, and their role was similar to the gold prospectors panning for gold in a riverbring in talent to serve the sect. Even if they couldnt find talent, it would not impact the sect. Checking the roster, Li Guiqing discovered that the number of examining participants this year was exactly three hundred. Suddenly, a bright idea came to him. He announced, This year, there are three hundred examination candidates. So, divide yourselves into groups of one hundred each. Stand independently, fight amongst yourselves, and whoever is left standing in the end shall be the victors, allowed to enter the inner sect! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All the menial disciples were momentarily stunned at hearing this unusual examination method. But since the examiner had said so, they had no choice. Quickly, they divided the three hundred people into three groups, occupying the entire square. Wang Hai patted Li Guiqing on the back, This is a good idea! Easy without wasting time and able to pick out the real talents. Lightheartedly, Li Guiqing, stroking his whiskers, said, Its not worth wasting the valuable time of you two on these outer sect disciples. Hmm, one of the groups seems to have only ninety-nine people instead of a hundred Qin Hua suddenly interjected. Upon hearing this, Li Guiqing frowned, checked the roster again, and summoned a disciple to investigate. It didnt take long for the disciple to return with an explanation that brought understanding to Li Guiqing. Qin Hua giggled, Someone escaped? One person has undertaken the mission to eliminate the Blackwind Mountain bandits and slay the leader of their village, Li Guiqing explained. They have yet to return. Wang Hai and Qin Hua couldnt hide their astonishment, wondering how such a situation could have occurred. Chapter 637: 637: The Examination Begins Chapter 637: Chapter 637: The Examination Begins The Qingyun Sword Sect has used the Blackwind Village as a test subject for its disciples for a long time. However, despite its longevity, the sect has been unable to eradicate the village, which has somewhat tarnished the sects reputation. If the task remains unaccomplished, the masters of the Qingyun Sword Sect plan to take action. However, this would downgrade the overall assessments of all disciples present today. Within the sect, rumors about this situation spread like wildfire. Naturally, Qin Hua and Wang Hai had heard these rumors and were extremely surprised when they suddenly heard that a mere menial disciple had accepted the task of eradicating Blackwind Village. Could it be that there is such an extraordinary swordsmanship prodigy among the menial disciples? Wang Hai wondered in astonishment. In the sect, many of the core or directly taught disciples look down on menial disciples and treat them with contempt. It was unthinkable that a menial disciple could accomplish what even the core or direct disciples wouldnt dare to undertake. Singularly taking on thousands of bandits with only a sword has the bold style of an ancient swordsman. Qin Hua expressed her admiration. As the path leads, I will follow, no matter the odds. How heroic! Listening to their praise, Li Guiqings face revealed a hint of embarrassment. He coughed and said, This person is no genius. I heard that he has been a menial disciple for three years and hasnt even mastered the basic Qingyun Sword Skill Qin Hua: Wang Hai: The two exchanged glances, both feeling a bit embarrassed. Forget it, if he isnt here yet, lets not wait. Maybe he ran off somewhere else Li Guiqing said after coughing twice. Boy, such a slow learner is indeed a rarity in this world Wang Hai shook his head in sigh; three years and still hasnt learnt the simplest beginner swordsmanship. If it were him, he would have run down the mountain in humiliation. Li Guiqing stood up, ready to announce the start of the assessment. Suddenly, he squinted his eyes, and his right hand instinctively clenched into a fist. This was his instinctual reaction to danger; he wanted to grip his sword hilt, but he didnt have his sword with him as he was here to assess the menial disciples. From the entrance of the Qingyun Sword Sect, a figure slowly walked up. This figure was clad in grey menial disciple clothes, which was so soaked in blood that its original color was almost unrecognizable. Even from a distance, Li Guiqing could smell the sharp scent of blood emanating from him. Song Jian, with a face full of determination, was carrying a cloth bag and took step by step toward the square. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apprentice Song Jian, I have finished eradicating Blackwind Village, but due to this, I am late for the assessment. I ask for your understanding and a chance to participate! Song Jian threw the cloth bag aside and shouted at the three people on the viewing platform with his fists crossed in front of him. What? You have achieved the task of annihilating Blackwind Village? Li Guiqing shook all over with disbelief on his face. The BlackwindVillage is home to over 3,000 bandits, with five chiefs each at level 30, and the main head having level 1 combat power. Even Li Guiqing himself didnt have the confidence to defeat them, let alone eradicate the whole Blackwind Village with just a single sword. Impossible, did he wipe out the entire Blackwind Village by himself? Nearby, the Forging Master Wang Hai muttered under his breath. Li Guiqing was also doubtful and reluctant to believe Song Jians words. However, the killing intent still lingering on Song Jian and his blood-soaked clothes all testified to his feat. Whats in your cloth bag? Qin Hua pointed to the blood-soaked cloth bag beside Song Jian and asked. Its the item for my task! Song Jian made a fist-palm salute toward Qin Hua and politely replied. Task item? You mean? Wang Hai stood up abruptly and exclaimed in surprise, Thats the head of the main leader of Blackwind Village? Since he brought the head back, it cant be faked, right? Qin Hua gave Wang Hai a sidelong glance and said in a low voice. Li Guiqing glanced at the cloth bag beside Song Jians foot and composed himself. He smiled and said, You have just returned from a task. Would you like to rest a bit? We can put off the assessment for a while. The assessment was postponed because of one person, something that was likely to only happen with the menial disciples. Thats unnecessary. Its unreasonable for so many fellow disciples to wait for me. Besides Song Jian glanced at the three locations prepared for the assessment and smiled, The assessment should not take long. Hearing his confident words, the three examiners approved, but the rest of the menial disciples showed expressions of resentment. Song Jian was popular among the menial disciples. It enraged them to see someone usually looked down upon now bragging here. If not for the three examiners presence, Song Jian would have probably been drowned in spit by now. Alright, you areSong Jian, correct? Li Guiqing stroked his long beard and smiled, So be it, you can participate in the assessment. Join the third group. Song Jian saluted the three of them, picked up the head of the main leader of Blackwind Village, tucked it into his waist, and strode toward the third group of one hundred people. Song Jian, now at level 30, had all the seals on his skills and equipment lifted. However, he couldnt show off too extraordinary skills or equipment right now; otherwise, he would be suspected, unless he could kill everyone present. After recovering, Song Jian, facing these menial disciples whose levels were at most level 10, was unassailable even if he let them attack while he stood still. The greatest gain for Song Jian from journeying to Blackwind Mountain was finding a way to level up. This world was no different from other levels; he could level up just by killing monsters. Let the assessment begin. The last three to stand on the stage will be promoted to core disciples! After Li Guiqings loud announcement, everyone swung their wooden swords almost simultaneously at the person next to them. There were shouts and cries everywhere. Of the hundred people in Song Jians group, 99 of them spontaneously rushed at Song Jian. Youre nothing but ants! The corner of Song Jians mouth twitched as he beat a disciple with his wooden sword. A great force flowed through, knocking down the menial disciple instantly. System: You defeated a menial disciple and gained 1,000 experience points; Oh? Even without killing these disciples, I can gain experience points? And this amount of experience is quite high! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he saw these disciples as large experience gifts. He swung his wooden sword and charged at these menial disciples. Chapter 638: 638: Inciting Public Outrage Chapter 638: Chapter 638: Inciting Public Outrage Song Jian spent a full three days, exterminating all the bandits on the entirety of Blackwind Mountain. The few leaders possessed first-tier battle strength, and Song Jian relied on his stone figurine and surprise attacks to kill each of them. Especially during the fight with the head leader, he even used the passive skill Enemy of Death God. With the effects of Enemy of Death God, he suddenly experienced a pseudo-death and revival before dealing a severe blow to the head leader, killing him and taking his head. This was the toughest battle Song Jian had ever faced. Now, however, each disciple, who were mostly at the eighth or ninth level and not exceeding the tenth, was giving him more points than twenty-level monsters. How could Song Jian not be thrilled? Even without using any special skills, and just relying on physical strength, Song Jian was capable of mowing down every disciple with a single sword sweep, leaving them all flattened on the ground. If he wasnt afraid of intervention by the examiners, he wouldnt have even shown mercy. Seeing Song Jian dominating the hundred-man team where no one could withstand a single move from him, surprise was written over all three examiners faces. I knew he was strong, but I did not expect him to be this strong! Whats more, he seems to wield the sword by sheer brute force, with no sword skills at all. Yet the power he unleashes is so great No, although he is using brute force, traces of sword skills can still be discerned in the transmission of his power. He does know swordsmanship, it has been deeply embedded into his blood and bones. Even a casual swipe from him can convey the presence of Sword Intent. Li Guiqing, the most accomplished in swordsmanship, was also filled with astonishment when looking at Song Jian. Sword Intent? Li, are you talking about Sword Intent? Am I hearing things? Wang Hai turned sharply towards Li Guiqing with a tense look. How is that possible? Hes just a lowly servile pupil Qin Hua too, was looking at Song Jian with a shocked expression. Whats wrong with being a servile pupil? Dont forget our Sect Leader was also a servile pupil before Li Guiqing looked around before murmuring quietly. This brat, how can he be compared to the Sect Leader Wang Hais eyes flickered uncertainly. What a shock to him, if he had not used his sword talent earlier, how could he have ended up in the Sword Casting Hall, becoming an apprentice swordsmith? Sword Intent, huh even among official Swordmasters, there arent many who can comprehend Sword Intent. Qin Hua sighed and shook her head. Li Guiqings mouth twitched a littlehe was one of the official Swordmasters who had not comprehended the Sword Intent. Indeed, it is Sword Intent. But he has only just barely scratched the surface, its not yet what one would call true Sword Intent. However, given his age and talent, grasping the true Sword Intent is only a matter of time. Even though Li Guiqing himself had not grasped the Sword Intent, his eyes were sharp enough to tell. Do you think it could be because he single-handedly wiped out Blackwind Village? Qin Hua suddenly speculated. Li Guiqing shook internally, thoughts whirling in his mind. Should I also go eradicate a bandit camp or two to try and attain Sword Intent? As Li Guiqing gazed at the blood-covered Song Jian, a single sentence from Qin Hua had rooted itself in his mind, sprouting wildly like weeds. In just the time it takes to brew tea, Song Jian had felled all the disciples around him. Most of them were unconscious, while quite a few had their bones broken by Song Jian, clutching their hands or feet in pain on the ground, moaning in pain. Alright, we have our winner. Have someone take the injured for treatment. Li Guiqing frowned, sneering at the disciples rolling in pain on the ground and ordered. Bring Song Jian over. We ought to get closer to him. With his abilities, before long, hell catch the eye of the elder and perhaps even the Sect Leader, and become a direct disciple. Li Guiqing muttered to the two people beside him. Qin Hua and Wang Hai glanced at each other and subtly nodded. They were already plotting what kind of gift they should give this servile disciplesomething that would be accepted yet not appear too sycophantic. At that moment, much to their surprise, they saw Song Jian charge towards the scene of another hundred-man trial, mowing down the disciples around him with his wooden sword, like a tiger among sheep. What what is he doing? Qin Hua spoke, flabbergasted. Ahem, did he arrive too late and missed the competition rules, and assumed that he must defeat all competitors to pass? Wang Hai coughed twice, offering an explanation. Maybe, just maybe? Li Guiqing wore a stunned look, aware that Wang Hai was making excuses for Song Jian. That said, after having toppled so many competitors, how much energy must this kid have left? Wasnt he tired? He was courting everyones ire! When Song Jian burst into the second hundred-man team, the 70 or 80 members were quickly scattered, like the ones before, into unconscious or groaning heaps clutching their limbs. After taking a look at his level, Song Jian found that he had soared to level thirty at 69%. The experience was freely gained without any effortit was incredibly satisfying. Most importantly, he wasnt doing this for some qualification to join the inner sect. From start to finish, Song Jians goal was one and onlyto clinch first place in this disciple trial. How could he secure the first position without defeating everyone else? sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after defeating the second hundred-man competition team, Song Jian was panting a bit. When he turned his gaze to the third competing team, the remaining dozens of people actually stopped their fights unanimously and looked at Song Jian in unison. Almost every disciples eyes were filled with fury. At this moment, it seemed as though Song Jian had truly become everyones enemy. Phew, damn, Ive overdone it Song Jian looked at the remaining disciples, a bitter smile creeping onto his face. Having already defeated more than a hundred trial disciples, even though their levels were much lower than Song Jians, it also drained him of a substantial amount of energy. Seeing the remaining trial disciples unexpectedly stopping in unison, the three examiners glanced at each other. Not only did they not stop Song Jian, but they wore interesting expressions: Heh heh, this is getting interesting! Song Jians strength had already received their recognition, but if he could not beat the remaining disciples, he would not be able to pass this trial test. If he fails, Ill take him as my disciple! Li Guiqing stroked his three strands of long beard, his face breaking into a smile. If Song Jian really passed the trial, with his talent, he would definitely be accepted as a disciple by an elder or possibly the Sect Leader. Then, he wouldnt have any chance. At that moment, Li Guiqing found himself hoping that Song Jian would fail the trial. Come on! With a wave of his wooden sword, Song Jian shouted at the remaining disciples. Before the others could react, the thoroughly bloodstained Song Jian, his spirit still burning bright, plunged alone into the crowd, sword in hand. Chapter 639: 639: The First Person in the Assessment Chapter 639: Chapter 639: The First Person in the Assessment Song Jian held a wooden sword and charged towards a group of fifty to sixty people. In the eyes of many, this was tantamount to suicide. After all, Song Jians demonstrated strength hadnt yet reached a level where he could ignore such numbers. Song Jians dismissive attitude angered the remaining disciples, who swung their swords and charged at him in rage; even those who were initially intimidated by his strength. Hes underestimating us, this guy who hasnt even mastered the Qingyun Sword Skill in three years. How dare he look down on us! Yes, lets surround him. I think his stamina is almost exhausted. Lets immobilize him first! Dozens of people attacked Song Jian simultaneously. Some even threw their wooden swords away and lunged at him, arms wide open, trying to pin him down. At this point, Song Jian couldnt even muster a tenth of his combat power. Almost all of his skills were unusable, his equipment unshowable. Even his physical attributes were suppressed. It was like he was fighting this group with chains wrapped around him. In this SS-ranked trial world, he wasnt the first player to enter. During his battle with the Black Wind chieftain, he was quickly recognized by his opponent. The initially retreating chieftain, once discovering that Song Jian was not of their world, became frenzied. In the end, he attempted a murder-suicide. Faced with his opponents immense combat power, Song Jian was forced to use Enemy of Death God. This made him more secretive about his foreigner identity for fear of getting exposed. The risk of being hunted down was one thing, but if the trial failed, that was a massive loss. A bit overconfident arent we? But I am curious to see my own limits. A devilish smile appeared on Song Jians lips. His sword suddenly became lively, accurately piercing the approaching disciples from unexpected angles. He kept moving back, not giving them a chance to surround him. It took Song Jian more than half an hour to defeat the remaining fifty or sixty people, twice as many as the two competing teams he defeated before. Leaning on his sword, Song Jian laughed heartily while looking at the defeated disciples on the ground. The relief he felt was even greater than when he took down several first-order leaders of the Black Wind fortress. Just as he took down the last individual, he suddenly received a system prompt indicating that the task was completed. System: You have completed the first part of the trial task. Reward: Level increased by one, +2 free attribute points. Would you like to claim them now? System: This reward is separate from the assessment completion reward. If claimed, it will not affect the assessment completion reward. If not claimed, it will accumulate for the next step. The more you accumulate, the bigger the final reward. However, if the subsequent tasks fail, the accumulated reward will disappear. Song Jian was taken aback. He didnt expect each part of the assessment task to contain a reward, and that it was separate from the final success reward of the assessment. Should I claim the reward for each part? If accumulated, the reward would definitely be higher than claiming each parts reward. However, if I fail in the future tasks, even this reward will be gone. For a moment, Song Jian was hesitant. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After some deliberation, he gritted his teeth and chose to accumulate. In his heart, he understood that claiming the rewards now would be the safest bet. Even if he failed the final mission, he would not end up empty-handed after a months wait. But Song Jian was thinking that if he was going to win, he wanted to win big. If he was going to lose, he wouldnt take anything with him. This was a clear gamblers mentality. After choosing to accumulate, the second part of the mission immediately appeared before Song Jian. Assessment task part two: Annihilate the Qingyun Sword Sect, kill the Sect Leader Liu Qingyun! Song Jian was almost knocked off his feet when he saw the second part of the assessment task. Was the mission already so difficult at the second part? Annihilate the Qingyun Sword Sect? Just with him alone? Even if Song Jian had reached the first-order combat power, it would be impossible to annihilate a sect with over ten thousand members with a single strike. Even if I were to unlock Black Dragon its impossible. Even if Black Dragon is unlocked, I wouldnt be able to annihilate the Qingyun Sword Sect with one strike! Song Jian was stupefied. If he had known the second parts task was this, he should have claimed the reward for the first task! While Song Jian was worrying about the second task, three examiners strode over, all smiles. Congratulations, Song Jian. You passed this exam and even became the first rank with an absolute advantage! Li Guiqing said with a smile. Young man, I see great potential in you. Are you interested in joining our Sword Casting Hall? We need disciples like you in our hall! If you choose to become our disciple, we can guarantee you the best benefits in the entire sect. Furthermore, your weapons would be taken care of by the Sword Casting Hall. Wang Hai said cheerfully. Master Wang, why waste his potential in the Sword Casting Hall? Qin Hua glanced at Wang Hai and said, Hed better come to our Alchemy Hall. Here, he wont have to worry about his future cultivation pills and can even eat them like jelly beans, how could his cultivation not make great strides? You two Li Guiqing didnt know whether to laugh or cry at their words. Hahaha, were just joking. Brother Song will eventually become an elder or even a personal disciple of the Sect Leader. How can he possibly join us? Wang Hai laughed and gave Song Jian a badge, saying: This is our Sword Casting Halls Martial Order. With this order, you can choose a weapon of blue quality or higher in the Sword Casting Hall. Consider it a gift to celebrate your passing the exam! This is the Pill Order from our Alchemy Hall, you can use it to get ten Qi Boosting pills. Keep it well. Qin Hua also gave Song Jian an order with a smile. Song Jian took the two orders with a smile, thanked them, and then turned his eyes to Li Guiqing. This Li Guiqing immediately felt his scalp prickle. He originally intended to host a random disciple exam and have some fun. He hadnt expected to have to pick up the tab. Both the Martial Order and Pill Order were given by Wang Hai and Qin Hua, but the resources consumed came from the Sword Casting Hall and the Alchemy Hall. They managed to curry favor without spending any of their own money. However, whatever gift Li Guiqing might give would definitely come out of his own pocket. After hesitating for a moment, Li Guiqing pulled out a notebook from his robe, gave it to Song Jian, and said: These are my personal insights on practicing the Qingyun Sword Skill. Take it. I know you may not care much for this basic sword skill of the Qingyun Sect, but let me tell you. Practically all of the advanced sword skills of the Qingyun Sect evolve from this basic skill. Learning this will greatly assist you in mastering more advanced sword skills in the future! Chapter 640: “ 640: Doubt” Chapter 640: Chapter 640: Doubt Song Jian hadnt learned the Qingyun Sword Skill in three years, and the three examiners had known it long ago. But now it seemed that Li Guiqing had misunderstood that Song Jian didnt disdain the Qingyun Sword Skill and was unwilling to learn. However, what they didnt know was that Song Jian had never learned the Qingyun Sword Skill at all. Seeing Li Guiqing hand over his own cultivation experience, Song Jian respectfully took it with both hands and thanked him. Song Jians attitude made Li Guiqing feel very satisfied. He nodded with a smile and stroked his long beard lightly. Alright, the test is over. You should go back and rest now. Take a good wash, the smell of blood on you is too strong. Li Guiqing laughed, Come to the Qingyun Hall tomorrow, the Sect Leader and the elders of the sword sect will personally assess you. If you catch their attention and become their personal disciple, you will soar to the heavens in one step. Yeah, perform well during that time! Wang Hai laughed heartily. Im rooting for you! Qin Hua smiled, covering her mouth, an enchanting expression on her face. After exchanging pleasantries with them for a while and obtaining their contact information, Song Jian smiled and watched the three leave. After the test, Song Jian didnt go straight back to his lodgings. Instead, he headed towards the mission tower to collect the reward for exterminating the Blackwind Village, which he had not claimed yet. As the Blackwind Village had not been eliminated for a long time, the reward for this mission had been constantly increasing. It had now reached a level that even official swordmasters were envious of. Seeing Song Jian, who was covered in blood, enter the room, even Wang Dafu, who was sunbathing outside the mission tower, was startled. You really destroyed the Blackwind Village? Wang Dafu asked in amazement. The leader of Blackwind Villages head is right here! Song Jian raised the cloth bag and said. Good, good, good! Wang Dafu exclaimed three times, his face full of admiration, I didnt expect it, but you really soared to the skies after three years of silence, stunning everyone! Hehe, thank you, thank you. Song Jian cupped his hands in gratitude, handed over the cloth bag, and said, Please, Manager, check it! For such an important task, ordinary disciples definitely had no qualifications to check the mission item, only the manager could do so. Wang Dafu opened the cloth bag, glanced at the bloody head inside, nodded, and said, Alright, leave it here. If there are no issues in three days, the mission reward will be given to you! For such an important mission, they naturally couldnt just rely on a bloody head. The sword sect would send someone to Blackwind Mountain for a detailed investigation. Song Jian nodded and left the mission tower. This kid Wang Dafu shook his head and said, I never expected that I, Wang Dafu, would misjudge someone. This useless mud can actually turn into a gem! When it was known that Song Jian had single-handedly defeated the remaining 999 people in the disciples test, it caused a commotion among the inner court disciples. The disciple assessment of the Qingyun Sword Sect was not only for the odd-job disciples, but the inner court disciples as well. At the end of the day, when all assessments were completed, the information of the outstanding disciples was immediately sent to the Sect Leader and all elders. In the main hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect, a middle-aged man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, who appeared to be in his thirties, was carefully reading the data in his hands. The other elders were also sitting together, going through the information of outstanding disciples from the test, to see if they could find some good seeds to accept as personal disciples. Song Jian, the only winning disciple among the odd-job disciples? An elder with white hair held Song Jians information in his hand, looking very interested. Oh, odd-job disciple? Isnt it that they should take the top three every year? How come theres only one qualified this year? Another elder asked curiously. Hehe, he single-handedly beat the other 999 participants, so he was the only one who came out on top! Eh, thats interesting, let me look at his information. Whats his name, Song Jian? The elders began searching among the information in their hands and pulled out Song Jians information. This disciple is quite interesting, he hasnt even learned the Qingyun Sword Technique in three years. But in just three days, he exterminated the entire Blackwind Village. I heard that the leaders are quite strong, especially the main leader; even I wouldnt dare to say that I could definitely defeat him! The difference in strength displayed before and after, isnt it too disparate? Could it be Elder Zhao hesitated. It shouldnt be, look at the evaluation below. This disciple has extraordinary talent, and seems to have sword intent in his gestures. His moves are natural and flawless, without any hint of artificiality. Hes like a piece of jade, with great potential! An elder pointed at Li Guiqings evaluation and said, Obviously, he doesnt know any sword skills or other abilities. Which of the invaders from the other world doesnt possess strange skills or sword techniques weve never seen before? Lets send someone to check the battle traces at the Blackwind Village first. If theres no problem, let him join the inner court. The Sect Leader pondered for a moment and said. Ahem, by exterminating the Blackwind Village, he has earned the reward of becoming an inner court disciple. An elder reminded. Well, since thats the case Sect Leader Liu Qingyun looked at the other elders and smiled, Any of you elders willing to accept this disciple as a personal disciple? Sect Leader, his identity hasnt been investigated yet. What if hes an invader from another world An elder frowned. Yes, his combat power is suspicious. Its hard to believe that one person could destroy an entire Blackwind Village! Whats so unbelievable about it? The test evaluations stated that the disciple had a hint of sword intent. Isnt it normal for a disciple with sword intent to defeat enemies of a higher level? Lets investigate it first. Otherwise, it will make people feel uneasy! Well, lets investigate it first. If theres no problem, Im interested in him! Sword intent its really hard to believe. I dont know what kind of sword intent he has comprehended, if it is Elder Hong, youre overthinking it. With his current age, its most likely that hes only touched the threshold of sword intent. To form a true sword intent of his own is simply impossible. There are not many geniuses like our Sect Leader in this world who can do that! Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While the Qingyun Sword Sects higher-ups were discussing, Song Jian was in his room reading through Li Guiqings Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique which was given to him. In addition to the complete Qingyun Sword Skill, it also contained Li Guiqings experience with every move and every form. This was a formal swordmasters experience; it could not only allow people to quickly understand the Qingyun Sword Skill but also guide their future sword path. Its value was immeasurable. After browsing through the entire booklet, Song Jian suddenly saw a golden light in front of him, and the system prompt followed; Chapter 641: 641: Summoned Chapter 641: Chapter 641: Summoned Song Jian was unaware that annihilating Blackwind Village had aroused suspicision among the higher ranks of the Qingyun Sword Sect. In spite of this, the village, being the closest bandit hub to the Qingyun Sword Sect, was inevitable in Song Jians path to a fast recovery of his powers. Rather than sneaking there, he considered it more sensible to openly accept the mission, and once the battle was over, Blackwind Village was reduced to ashes by Song Jians hand. He doubted anyone would manage to unearth any evidence from the piles of ash. In the aftermath of his assault on Blackwind Village, the looted gold, silver, and jewels alone were worth hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. The regular bandits didnt drop much, mostly gray miscellaneous items and ordinary goods which Song Jian couldnt care less about. However, the bosses surprisingly dropped some valuable items. Each of the five bosses dropped two to three golden tickets for Song Jian which could be exchanged at any shop in the game for either a hundred liang of gold or ten thousand Doomsday Coins. Besides, the chief boss dropped his skill book, Ghost Howl Blade Skill, which was of blue quality. Although Song Jian could not use it, he could sell it for a good price; Song Jian planned to exchange this skill book for a sword skill book of the same grade. He had already mastered many skills, but was stuck due to a lack of skill points for upgrading. If he passed the test mission, he would receive a lot of skill points. At that time, he could merge his maxed out skills to create an even more powerful one. As such, his demand for sword skills was growing. The mission rewards for wiping out Blackwind Village offered by the Sect were also tempting. He could become an inner sect disciple directly and even get a significant amount of pill cultivation and custom weapons. Song Jian didnt care much about the status of being an inner sect disciple nor the weapon, but he was quite interested in the cultivation pills. Alchemists held a prestigious position in this world, as they were not only capable of creating pills that rivalled Advanced Healing Potions, but could also create pills that could recover Spirit Points during battles or even permanently increase his attributes, a true eye-opening experience for Song Jian. If it werent for needing to focus completely on the examination tasks, he would have contemplated learning the Alchemy Skill; The next day, Song Jain dressed in a clean grey robe and made his way towards Qingyun Hall, the conference hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect. As he neared the hall, Song Jian was led into a side house which served as the reception of Qingyun Hall. It was required to wait here until being summoned by the Sect Leader or the Elders. Also seated in the side house were a few other disciples, all clad in white robes, much more luxurious than the grey one Song Jian wore; Inner Sect disciples Song Jian thought to himself; These were the top performers in the inner disciple examination. Upon seeing Song Jian arrive, a peculiar light flickered in their eyes, observing him up and down as if he were some exotic creature. Under their probing gazes, Song Jian remained indifferent, instead proceeding to sit down at a tea table nearby. He poured himself a cup of tea and began to leisurely have his snack. The other inner sect disciples were nervous in anticipation of the summons from the Sect Leader and the Elders. Even while sitting, they maintained an upright posture, sitting impeccably straight and properly. Observing how Song Jian casually helped himself to refreshments, drew both contempt and admiration from the inner sect disciples. You must be Younger Brother Song Jian, said a man who looked to be in his twenties. Weve heard about how you single-handedly annihilated Blackwind Village, and demonstrated your might in the disciple examination, defeating over nine hundred opponents alone. We admire your courage, he complimented Song Jian with a bow and a smile; You flatter me, elder brother, responded Song Jian, returning the polite gesture. The second phase of the mission required Song Jian to destroy the entire Qingyun Sword Sect and even kill the Sect Leader. Having been operating around the base of Qingyun Mountain for the past three years, his knowledge of the Sect was nearly non-existent. He didnt even know who the Elders were, let alone their individual strengths. With such scarce information and no knowledge of the Sects high-ranking members, attempting to destroy it was laughable. This was why Song Jian had decisively attacked Blackwind Village, not only to restore his Combat Power, but also to draw the attention of an Elder or even the Sect Leader, in hopes of being taken in as a direct disciple. This would allow him to learn more about the Qingyun Sword Sect and devise a plan to annihilate it. Song Jian had already become more or less part of the inner disciples after he destroyed Blackwind Village. Taking into account his performance in yesterdays examination, he was likely to be summoned by the Sect Leader and the Elders, potentially becoming a direct disciple. So, while the successful inner disciples held some distaste for him, they always maintained a friendly expression, hoping to establish a congenial relationship with Song Jian. The atmosphere in the side house was harmonious, with everyone discussing which Elder was most powerful and who was the best at mentoring disciples. Compliments were freely given. Song Jian listened attentively, enjoying their conversations about the Qingyun Sword Sect Elders and subtly gathering information from them. About half an hour later, another disciple entered and said indifferently to everyone, The Sect Leader and all the Elders have summoned you. Follow me. Thank you, brother! The inner disciples promptly rose and bowed to the man who was dressed in a purple robe. Song Jian also stood up and followed suit, showing respect. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wearing a purple robe was a privilege for only the Sect Leaders and Elders direct disciples. Although they didnt recognize this disciple, his status as a direct disciple was enough for them to show respect. The disciple barely acknowledged them with a nod and led them out of the side house. The group hastily followed him. They soon arrived at Qingyun Hall, one of the most important buildings in the Qingyun Sword Sect where regular official discussions and receptions took place. The grandeur of the building was awe-inspiring, especially the plaque above the main entrance bearing the inscription Qingyun Hall. It radiated an extraordinary aura and the vigorous strokes of the inscription hinted at a violent Sword Intent that set the heart pounding upon viewing. The mere sight of the inscription made Song Jian go cold. It seemed that the second mission was far more challenging than he had anticipated. Chapter 642: 642: Sword Intent Chapter 642: Chapter 642: Sword Intent Here we are, this is Qingyun Hall. You can enter by yourselves, said the core disciple indifferently. Pushing open a large green metal door, Song Jian and the others headed towards the hall of Qingyun Hall. The hall was spacious and somewhat vacant, Sect Leader Liu Qingyun and more than a dozen elders turned their gaze simultaneously towards Song Jians group. Greetings, Sect Leader, greetings elders! The group respectfully greeted. Each of these dozen or so elders emitted fluctuations of Tier-1 Combat Power, surpassing ordinary Tier-1 combatants. Song Jian had felt this level of intimidating might only once before, on the leader of Blackwind Village. As for Liu Qingyun, seated on the Sect Leaders throne, even Song Jian couldnt discern his actual strength. To what extent had he reached? The only descriptor in his mind was unfathomable. No need for formality, you all represent the future of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Weve asked you here mainly for us old fellows to meet you, and as a reward for your performance yesterday, Liu Qingyun said amiably. We are willing to serve the Sect! Song Jian and the others bowed and shouted in unison. Good, other than Song Jian, all of you are inner disciples. Several elders appreciate you a lot and wish to take you as their direct disciples, said Liu Qingyun. The inner disciples looked at each other in surprise, then burst into excitement. Becoming a direct disciple of a master, was like taking a step up into the heavens. Not all successful participants in the disciples trial could become direct disciples, they must be selected by the elders. Chu Qiang, Hao Dadong here, you must have heard of me. Today, I wish to take you as my twelfth direct disciple. What do you think? A burly white-haired old man stood up and shouted loudly. The disciple who had spoken with Song Jian earlier stood up, his face glowing with excitement. Holding his fists in respect, he bowed to the old man and said, Disciple, disciple is willing! Liu Chunhua, old man One by one, elders stood up, taking the internal disciples as their direct ones. The information of these disciples was already known to them, so it was more a matter of formality. Those who became direct disciples would see their status greatly improved. No inner disciple would refuse to acknowledge this favor. All the disciples who were accepted as direct disciples stood behind their masters, leaving only Song Jian standing alone in the middle of the hall. Everyone quietly watched him. Song Jian, can you tell us how you managed to annihilate the whole of Blackwind Village by yourself? Liu Qinghuan asked slowly. The Qingyun Sword Sect had already sent people to examine Blackwind Village. It turned out that it was completely empty and had been burned down. The bodies of the people had been burned to ruins and no trace could be found. Some elders were even preparing to strike. As soon as Song Jian showed any indication of weakness, they planned to launch a powerful attack to kill him on the spot. Sect Leader, Honorable Elders! Song Jian responded without arrogance or humility, When I initially accepted this assignment, I did not plan to annihilate the entire Blackwind Village. I knew my own strength. I was not, at the time, capable of completely annihilating Blackwind Village. My intent was only to kill some ordinary bandits, and earn some cultivation pills in the process. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after killing the ordinary bandits, I suddenly entered a strange state. I dont even know what I was doing, I just moved continuously towards the Blackwind Mountain Village. When I came to my senses, the bandits of the entire Blackwind Village had been killed by me! I was afraid at the moment, so in my panic, I over turned a brazier, and fled back here overnight. Song Jian added. What is this strange state you are referring to? An elder asked with wide eyes. I I dont know With a slight frown, Song Jian shook his head. The elders closest to Sect Leader Liu exchanged glances before looking back at him. With a hint of a smile, Liu Qingyun asked, Can you enter that state again? A few elders eyes brightened. This was exactly what they wanted to know. If Song Jian said he couldnt enter again, his suspicion would greatly increase. If he could, but his strength didnt change at all after entering the state, he would not be able to prove his innocence, and would definitely be under intense scrutiny in future. I can! Song Jian replied, Afterwards, I attempted to enter that state multiple times. After numerous trials, I can now deliberately enter and exit that state. Can you show us now? Liu Qingyun asked with a smile, appearing relaxed throughout, unlike the tense elders around him. The rest of the elders were mostly like spectators, sitting quietly, saying nothing. Song Jian nodded, lightly closed his eyes and tensed his muscles, seemingly using all his strength. After a moment, Song Jian activated his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body technique, causing a keen aura to radiate from his body. Golden Sword Qi swirled around, and eight sword shadows slowly rotated around Song Jian. Song Jian was taking a gamble. The concept of Sword Intent was well-known in the Qingyun Sword Sect. Their sect leader had been considered a genius in his youth for his independent comprehension of Sword Intent. Due to the enthusiastic endorsement of some people, the types and strengths of Sword Intent were a common topic among the disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Song Jian found that the so-called Sword Intent was akin to a boost in status. Depending on the specific Sword Intent, the effect varied. His Immortal Sword Body greatly resembled this amplified state. Although Song Jian didnt know if there were any Sword Intents similar to the Immortal Sword Body in this world, he felt that his chances of winning this bet were high. Sword Intent, its really Sword Intent. This isnt just touching the threshold of Sword Intent, this is complete Sword Intent! An elder stood up in shock, staring at the Song Jian, who was exuding a fierce aura with golden Sword Qi swirling around him, and cried out in surprise. Liu Qingyun squinted his eyes, involuntarily squeezing the armrest of his throne. A crack sound echoed as the sturdy armrest developed a crack. What kind of Sword Intent is this? It feels powerful, definitely capable of contesting a Tier-1 combatants strength All the elders turned their gaze to Sect Leader Liu Qingyun. Among them, only a few had touched the threshold of Sword Intent. In the entire Qingyun Sword Sect, only Sect Leader Liu Qingyun had truly mastered Sword Intent. Chapter 643: 643 Sword Formation Chapter 643: Chapter 643 Sword Formation Liu Qingyun stared at Song Jian and said slowly, Indeed, this is Sword Intent! The moment his words fell, the gazes of several elders became red-hot as they looked at Song Jian. Even disregarding Song Jians potential for now, just his comprehension of the complete sword intent was enough to spark the elder disciples envy. If they could personally teach him, wouldnt their chances of understanding sword intent increase significantly under his influence? Ahem, Sect Leader, now that Song Jian is cleared, can I An Elder rose and hinted with a respectful bow towards the Sect Leader. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before he could finish his sentence, a robust man interrupted him, Old Hu, why are you always trying to hog everything good for yourself? Havent you already taken a disciple directly under your wing? Greediness isnt virtuous. Let those elders who havent taken any disciples yet have a chance. As for Song Jian, I would I also havent taken a direct disciple yet. I think Song Jian is quite suitable. My Duan Yue Sword Skill is very suitable for him A few elders ranked higher clamored with an eagerness to take Song Jian as a direct disciple. Initially, the elders ranked lower also shared the same thought, but seeing the current situation, they all gave a bitter smile and shook their heads, just watching the scene while sipping tea. Enough already. We are all experienced people, yet were bickering like kids, arent we setting ourselves up for ridicule? Liu Qingyun frowned at the incessant arguing elders and finally reprimanded them. Once everyone had quieted down, Liu Qingyun addressed Song Jian, Song Jian, are you willing to become my disciple? Upon hearing Liu Qingyuns words, the Elders wore various expressions. The in-door disciples who were just taken in as direct disciples all watched Song Jian with envious looks. I am willing! Song Jian respectfully replied. Good! Liu Qingyun expressed his satisfaction with a smile, From now on, you are the third disciple directly under my wing. Congratulations to the Sect Leader for taking another direct disciple. What a joyful occasion! All elders congratulated in unison. Finally, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. Although his involvement in the Blackwind Bandit raid was concealed, his possession of Sword Intent was exposed, and he was accepted as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader himself. As such, his reputation spread throughout the Qingyun Sword Sect, making him known to almost everyone. This made him step more cautiously than ever. Once Song Jian became a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, he was allocated a separate small courtyard. His attire was changed from the simple gray robes to a splendid purple robe, and he even had two maid-servants at his command, which essentially catapulted his status within the Qingyun Sword Sect. A few days later, the rewards for eliminating the Blackwind Bandits were distributed. Moreover, with the welcome gifts offered by several examiners during the disciple assessment, Song Jian spent several days engrossed in the study of swordsmanship in his courtyard, politely declining all disciple visits. In this world, I can study new sword techniques that dont need skill points to level up! Song Jian exclaimed in wonder, carefully examining a scroll. This scroll was the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique, given to him by Swordmaster Li Guiqing during the disciple assessment. As he studied it, his proficiency in Qingyun Sword Skill gradually increased. When his proficiency reached 100 percent, a golden light suddenly appeared, and the level of Qingyun Sword Skill had leveled up. At this point, Song Jians Qingyun Sword Skill reached level eight. Its highest level is nine, much higher than many of Song Jians other skills. Although learning new sword skills didnt require skill points in this world, other skills like Flash Thunder Strike and Broken Wing Dance still required skill points for upgrades, making them seem oddly out of place. This world is truly a haven for swordsmanship cultivation. If I study and master more sword skills and constantly integrate them, maybe Ill be able to develop epic or even legendary-level sword skills. If I succeed, my rewards in this world will be far greater than mission rewards. Moreover, even if I fail, I can still carry those sword techniques back with me. A smile couldnt help but creep across Song Jians face. Several other disciples resided around the small yard where Song Jian lived, who were all elder disciples. Song Jian was supposed to visit his two senior brothers, i.e., Liu Qingyuns other two direct disciples, first, but they were both out on tasks, and he had no other option but to let it go. However, a disciple living next to his courtyard would often come over to see him. After many refusals, Song Jian finally decided to maintain civility with his neighbor. Qi Leng, cant you learn a bit of courtesy like Elder Wans direct disciple? Song Jian helplessly watched the young man clad in a purple robe jump over the wall and walk straight to the stone table in the courtyard. He picked up a pastry and stuffed it into his mouth while savoring each bite. That bookworm is such a pushover. People like him are bound to lose out. Qi Leng replied with a self-satisfied expression. Song Jian referred to Elder Wans direct disciple, his neighbor on the other side. After being refused by Song Jian once, he never returned. Also, can you please enter through the main gate next time instead of always hopping over the wall? It doesnt reflect well on you. Song Jian said, rubbing his forehead. I cant help it. This route is more convenient for me. If you dont like it, you can buy a sword formation from the Sect and set it up around your house. Qi Leng seemed to choke on his words and drank a large cup of tea to wash it down. Then he continued, I know you are super wealthy now. Even we other direct disciples looked greedily at the rewards you got for eliminating the Blackwind Bandits. Moreover, dont tell me that you gained nothing from eliminating the entire Blackwind Bandits. Song Jian smiled faintly. His assets probably were a lot more abundant than those of average direct disciples. For his everyday cultivation, he used Dan pills like candy, which greatly sped up his progress. He could afford to practice the Qingyun Sword Skill with no restrictions on the usage of Dan pills Sword formation? What do you mean by that? Song Jian asked, intrigued by Qi Lengs words. Indeed, with Song Jians expertise in magic runes, setting up a defensive magic array in his yard would be a piece of cake. Doing such a thing, which would blatantly reveal his true identity, was something only novices who were new to this world and knew nothing would do. This Qi Leng took out three transparent crystal stones from his pocket and tossed them on the ground. The crystal stones automatically arranged themselves in a triangle, and a sharp Sword Qi rose from the middle of the triangle and slashed towards Song Jian. Chapter 644: 644: Trading Zone Chapter 644: Chapter 644: Trading Zone Seeing the Sword Qi approaching, Song Jians brows raised. He formed a sword with his right hand, lightly tapping the Sword Qi. Bang A sound like metal clashing rang out in mid-air, and a strong force burst forth, causing a gust of wind in the small courtyard. Song Jians eyes lit up. The power of this Sword Qi was almost on par with his max-level Earth Teeth Assault. Moreover, from these three transparent crystals, Song Jian felt a familiar sensation. This is the most basic Sword Qi array, formed with three Sword Stones. Those who can create Sword Stones are called Sword Array Masters. If youre interested, you can look into it, Qi Leng smiled and said, You can go to the trading area in the sect, where youll find everything you want. Song Jian nodded and put the matter aside, chatting casually with Qi Leng. After Qi Leng left, Song Jian continued to level up his Qingyun Sword Skill until it reached max level. Then he put away the book Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique. Now, the skills Song Jian had mastered included Earth Teeth Assault at max level, which could be fused. However, when he put Earth Teeth Assault and Qingyun Sword Skill into the fusion column, he found that their fusion rate was only 2.32%. It seems that to fuse skills, you need to choose those with similar types and effects. The fusion rate will be higher, Song Jian thought as he closed the fusion column. After making simple preparations, Song Jian left his residence directly. This place is like a small town! Song Jian walked in the trading area of Qingyun Mountain and looked at the buildings on both sides of the mountain road with a surprised expression on his face. Those entering included inner disciples, direct disciples, and Swordmasters of the Qingyun Sword Sect, making the place quite lively. There were numerous shops in the trading area, mostly owned by Swordmasters, and the majority of the customers were inner disciples. Song Jian casually glanced at the shops on both sides while walking towards the center of the trading area. At the center of the trading area, a stone pillar stood erect. Many people were gathered around the pillar, seemingly examining something. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the stone pillar as the center, a circle with a diameter of ten meters was drawn on the ground. As Song Jian stepped into the circle, he instantly felt a breath drilling towards his forehead. This breath touched the skin of his brow, giving a tingling sensation like being electrocuted. Instantly, a large amount of information composed of text and images flashed before Song Jians eyes. Eventually, the information twisted and condensed into a thick book that appeared in his mind. With a thought, Song Jians consciousness made contact with the thick book and gently flipped to the first page. Weapons, Materials, Pills, Sword Techniques, What first caught Song Jians eyes was a densely packed index. He hesitated for a moment and directly chose Sword Array. Hum~ A soft buzz sounded in his mind, followed by a plethora of information regarding sword arrays. Basic Sword Array Course Completed Sword Arrays for Sale Sword Array Materials Sword Array Shops All sorts of information related to sword arrays appeared before Song Jian. After looking through them for a while and gaining a general understanding, he then moved onto the Sword Techniques section. All kinds of sword techniques appeared before him. Some were already fully mastered by the Qingyun Sword Sect. If these techniques were chosen, a specialized Swordmaster responsible for explaining them would be available, in addition to the technique books. However, there were many other sword techniques that the Qingyun Sword Sect had obtained from other places, with few practitioners. If such techniques were chosen, self-exploration would be required, and the possibility of encountering various issues was high. As expected, the higher the tier of the sword techniques passed down by the Qingyun Sword Sect, the higher the required level of the Qingyun Sword Skill! Song Jian thought as he browsed through the information. Cultivating sword techniques on my own is too slow. Unless I can get a book like the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique, its better to level up sword techniques during combat Song Jian thought, I should follow my original plan and learn more about sword arrays. Soon, after filtering, Song Jian was left with only a few pieces of information. Course: Basic Sword Array, Instructor: Zhao Tianliang, Array Level: Advanced, Class Time: Every Wednesday 9 am to 11 am; Fee: 2 points. Buying 10 grams of Mysterious Iron Pure Gold at a reasonable price, items for trade available: White Tiger Sword Formation Analysis, Cloud-rising Steps, Roaring Tiger Sword Techniques, Flowing Cloud Sword (blue), Golden Silk Armor (blue), Items sold in-store: Basic Sword Array Analysis, Sword Spirit Grass, Sword Stone (blank), Spirit Accumulation Pill, Blood Replenishing Pill, It doesnt seem easy to learn about sword arrays Song Jian frowned. There were specialized teachers in the sect to teach sword array knowledge, but it required points. These points were like the currency circulating within the Qingyun Sword Sect, and any item could be exchanged with points. As a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, Song Jian received a welfare of 100 points a month. However, the class time was short, and there were still five days until the next class. Song Jian couldnt wait that long. As for the remaining options, Song Jian didnt have the items they wanted in exchange. It seems like I can only check out those shops selling sword array knowledge, Song Jian thought to himself. Among the information he chose, there were three shops selling basic sword array knowledge. Song Jian headed directly towards the one closest to him. According to the information left on the webpage, Song Jian quickly found a shop. This shop was located at the end of a narrow alley on a mountain road, built on a huge rock. The shop was a bit remote, so there were no customers inside, making it very quiet. Inside the shop, there were shelves lined with various items, making it look like a general store. What do you need? A middle-aged mans face emerged from behind the counter. He looked somewhat chubby, with round, rosy cheeks and a pair of small, shrewd eyes. I need some basic books on sword arrays, Song Jian said. The middle-aged man stuck his head out, looked Song Jian up and down, and upon seeing the purple clothes on his body, he muttered quietly: Another brother who has been promoted from inner door to direct disciple. Do you really think learning sword arrays is so simple? Better to buy some finished products for self-defense instead of wasting energy and time to learn this As he said this, the middle-aged man came out from behind the counter and picked up a thin booklet from the shelf. He handed it to Song Jian and said, Ten points. Also, the items sold in this store are non-refundable. Chapter 645: 645 Sword Array Hall Chapter 645: Chapter 645 Sword Array Hall Song Jian bought a few more blank Sword Stones and a Sword Array Talisman Cutter, spending all his hundred points, before he left the shop. Is this guy trying to squeeze every last point out of me? Song Jian looked at the bulging small cloth bag in his hand and thought to himself. Back at his residence, Song Jian instructed his two maids not to disturb him, took out the Basic Sword Array Analysis and started studying. After carefully flipping through the entire book, the word Sword Array appeared in Song Jians skill bar at level 1; System: You have learned the basic Sword Array, mastered the skill of setting up Sword Array, and obtained the title of Junior Sword Array Master. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Junior Sword Array Master (Title): Equipping this title increases the speed of setting up a Sword Array by 5% and the success rate by 5%; Not bad! A smile crept onto Song Jians face, with the help of the gaming system, he could learn any skill quickly as long as he had a Skill Book. This Basic Sword Array Analysis only includes a simple array, the Blazing Blade Array. He could carve the array diagram of the Blazing Blade Array on a blank Sword Stone, and once successful, he could activate the array diagram on the Sword Stone for attack at any time; He continued to flip through the book, and each time he gained proficiency in Basic Sword Array Analysis. He spent an entire afternoon almost memorizing the entire book, and his Sword Array level only increased to level three, and his proficiency could no longer increase. After a light dinner, Song Jian took out a blank Sword Stone and a small wooden box the size of his palm. Opening the box, there was a silver needle as thin as a hair. The needle was only a knuckle-long, sparkling like a star. This was the Sword Array Talisman Cutter, which cost Song Jian sixty points alone. Song Jians eyes focused on the silver Talisman Cutter. In a short while, the Talisman Cutter began to vibrate slightly, slowly floating in mid-air as Song Jians Mental Strength began to slowly consume; The so-called carving of a Sword Array involves using Mental Strength to control the Talisman Cutter to carve a complete array diagram on the Sword Stone. Song Jian looked at the trembling Talisman Cutter in front of him and frowned, he took back the Sword Stone in his hand, it would be a waste to carve the array diagram on the Sword Stone in this state, a waste of Sword Stones, a waste of points. Its like using a trembling hand to embroider, the final result is just wasting materials; I have to practice controlling the Talisman Cutter first. Song Jian thought to himself. However, not long after, Song Jian felt dizzy, and the silver Talisman Cutter fell onto the table with a clatter. It consumes too much Mental Strength Song Jians face was gloomy, he took out a pill and swallowed it, gradually recovering his Mental Strength. It seems that learning the Sword Array is much harder than I thought In fact, with the help of the system, Song Jian was already much faster than others. Ordinary people who first learn the Sword Array cannot master it, even after one or two years of hard work, and he only took a short afternoon to become a junior Sword Array Master. Although he still cant produce any Sword Array Stone, he already has the qualities of a Sword Array Master. After resting for a while, when his Mental Strength recovered, Song Jian began to control the Talisman Cutter again. He spent three straight hours and consumed enough pills to bankrupt an inner disciple, but the level of his Talisman Cutter control didnt improve. Why is it so hard? No wonder the shop owner looked at me like I was wasting time learning the Sword Array. It seems only real Swordmasters can learn the Sword Array! Song Jian thought, unwilling to concede. The so-called Swordmasters are those with first-tier Combat Power, their attributes are much higher than ordinary disciples, so they naturally have no problem controlling the Talisman Cutter. Song Jian was holding a pill, about to put it in his mouth, but suddenly felt nauseous. The faint fragrance emanating from the pill became a repulsive smell his nose; I cant eat any more, my body is sending a warning, if I eat more, Ill develop pill toxin, which is harmful to the body! Song Jian frowned. The pills in this world do not have a cooldown time, they can be used consecutively, but if you eat too many at once, they can produce toxins in the body. Am I to just give up? Song Jian frowned, then an idea hit him, he picked up the silver Talisman Cutter. Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Suddenly, a transparent Spirit Sword condensed from Song Jians forehead, he controlled this Spirit Sword to shoot at the silver Talisman Cutter; As soon as the Spirit Sword neared the Talisman Cutter, it immediately entered it. Suddenly, Song Jian controlled the silver Talisman Cutter as if it was second nature, flexible and nimble, as if he had been practicing for a long time. What made him even more delighted was that after the Spirit Sword was integrated into the Talisman Cutter, controlling the Talisman Cutter no longer required the consumption of Mental Strength. That is to say, each time he made a Sword Array Stone, he only needed to consume thirty points of Mental Strength and he could control the Talisman Cutter indefinitely to make Sword Array Stones. Even a Swordmaster with first-tier Combat Power couldnt do this. It was as if Its like a glitch in the system Excitement shone in Song Jians eyes. For more than a month, Song Jian stayed home. Every day, he instructed his maid to go out and buy Sword Stones for him. When he ran out of points, hed exchange his gold, silver, and jewels. There were several baskets of defaced Sword Stones, each time the two maids watched as the ruined Sword Stones were removed, they were speechless. One day, Song Jian was controlling the Sword Array Talisman Cutter to engrave the Sword Array diagram on the Sword Stone, and six shining Sword Stones were already placed on his table. At this moment, a maid suddenly shouted at the door: Young master, the Sect Leader wants to see you! Song Jian jolted, and with a crack, the Sword Stone in his hand emitted a slight shattering sound. Song Jian expressionlessly threw the ruined Sword Stone in his hand into the trash bin, taking the remaining six Sword Stones, these are the ones he had prepared for creating the Seven Stars Sword Array, he only needed one more to complete the set. This time the summon was not a formal one, Song Jian arrived at Sect Leader Liu Qingyuns private courtyard. I heard that youve been secluded at home lately, studying the way of the Sword Array? Liu Qingyun laughed when he saw Song Jian enter. Song Jian nodded, this was not a secret in the Qingyun Sword Sect. At this time, his Sword Array skill had reached level nine, and he was about to be promoted from Junior Sword Array Master to Intermediate Sword Array Master. There were only a few in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect who could reach the level of Intermediate Sword Array Master, and there wasnt a single Advanced Sword Array Master. Closing yourself off from the world wont work. Liu Qingyun smiled, Since you like to research into the Sword Array, then go to the Sword Array Hall. You wont need to waste points purchasing those materials Song Jians eyes lit up, it seemed that his foster father was specially taking care of him. However, he soon realized that his mission was to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect and kill the man in front of him. His heart suddenly became conflicted. Chapter 646: 646: Awe of Getting off the Horse Chapter 646: Chapter 646: Awe of Getting off the Horse The next day, under the guidance of a disciple, Song Jian arrived at the Sword Array Hall. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sword Array Hall of the Qingyun Sword Sect was surprisingly located in the belly of the entire mountain, almost hollowing out Qingyun Mountain, utilizing the Earths vein firepower to refine sword arrays. Next to the Sword Array Hall was the Sword Casting Hall, both entrances very close to each other. Eh, Song Jian, what are you doing here? A familiar voice sounded. Song Jian turned to look and saw that it was Swordmaster Wang Hai, who had assessed him before. Master Wang! Song Jian respectfully bowed and greeted him. No need for that, youre a genius who has comprehended Sword Intent and the Sect Leaders personal disciple. If anything, I should be the one bowing to you. Wang Hai hurriedly waved his hand and stepped aside. Why are you here? Could it be that you joined the Sword Array Hall? Wang Hai glanced at the entrance leading to the Sword Array Hall and asked. Yes, my master knew that I like to study sword arrays, so he let me come here to learn. Song Jian said with a smile. Wang Hai gave Song Jian a meaningful look, nodded without saying anything, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then turned and left. Watching Wang Hais retreating figure for a while, Song Jian followed the disciple guiding him and entered the Sword Array Hall. Master Song, Ive brought the person! The disciple guiding the way saluted a middle-aged man dressed in white and said. Song Jian looked up and saw that the man appeared to be in his forties with an average build. Although his face showed no wrinkles, there was a wisp of white hair at his temples. He doesnt look like a Swordmaster but rather like a scholar! Song Jian wondered in his heart but didnt hesitate at all. He took a step forward and bowed to the Hall Master of the Sword Array Hall, Greetings, Hall Master. Good, good! A smile flashed across Master Songs face, and he raised a hand in a light gesture, You are the Sect Leaders personal disciple, no need to be so restrained. The Sect Leader told me that you like to study the way of sword arrays, but to truly master sword arrays, one must possess at least first-order Combat Power, otherwise, a careless mistake could cause severe damage to ones Mental Strength. I heard that you have already comprehended complete Sword Intent, so you should be able to break through and become a real Swordmaster soon. By then, you will truly understand the power of sword arrays. Master Song said, smiling. Thank you, Master Song! Song Jian clasped his hands in a salute. You will be assisting Master Sun, acting as his deputy for now. Master Sun is our most experienced Junior Sword Array Master in the Sword Array Hall. Learn from him well. Master Song turned to an elderly man with white hair and a beard and said with a smile, Sun Changlin, Im leaving the Sect Leaders personal disciple to you. Dont hold anything back, teach him well, and our Sword Array Hall may have another Sword Array Master, and youll be credited for it. Cough, cough, thats fine. Im getting old, my Mental Strength is weakening a lot, and even holding a talisman blade makes me tremble now. Im afraid it wont be long before I cant even make the simplest Stone-splitting Array. Sun Changlin seemed somewhat weak, coughing twice, But teaching this little kid here shouldnt be a problem. Follow me. Sun Changlin took Song Jian to a small room and handed him a four-finger-thick book, saying, First, understand what a sword array is. These are all basic knowledge about sword arrays, and you must memorize them all. However, its necessary to read through them at least once, and preferably, read them thoroughly. This is the most comprehensive basic knowledge regarding sword arrays in the entire Sword Array Hall. Song Jian looked at the book in his hands and was dumbfounded. The title of the book was also Basic Sword Array Analysis. What, is there a problem? Sun Changlin glanced at Song Jian and asked. I had previously bought a book about basic sword arrays as well Saying that, Song Jian took out the book he had bought for ten points from his bosom. Bought it from the trading area, right? Sun Changlin just glanced at it and said, Most of the books sold in the trading area are written by memory from the disciples of the Sword Array Hall. If you buy ten such books, the content inside each of them might be different. Song Jian was somewhat speechless, but his face soon showed excitement. His sword array skill had already reached Level 9, but no matter how he practiced creating Sword Stones, his proficiency could not be improved. It seemed that he had reached a bottleneck. But the book in front of him might just help his sword array skills continue to improve, and he might even have a chance to break through the Junior Sword Array Master level and reach the Intermediate Sword Array Master level. From then on, Song Jian began to lead a life of two points and one line. He paid no attention to anything else in the Qingyun Sword Sect, and even the first-order Combat Power assessment task was put aside. Of course, with his current strength, even if he wanted to complete the assessment task, it would be beyond his reach. The Qingyun Sword Sect was not something he alone could eliminate. Half a month later, just like before, Song Jian left his residence and headed towards the Sword Array Hall. He was currently only doing some tasks to assist Sun Changlin, such as organizing sword array drawings and collecting materials for making Sword Stones. However, in fact, Song Jian was already an Intermediate Sword Array Master with his sword array skills breaking through Level 10 and reaching Level 14. In the entire Qingyun Sword Sect, there were only a few people with higher sword array achievements than him. Perhaps the key to completing the assessment task lies in this sword array technique. Song Jian walked and thought with his head down. Just then, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy ran toward Song Jian, panting. Brother, the Sect Leader summoned you! The young boy said, gasping for breath. Song Jian smiled gently and said, Linger, speak slowly and dont rush. The boy called Linger was Sect Leader Liu Qingyuns pageboy, making him something like half a personal disciple. The other two personal disciples of the Sect Leader have returned to the sect. The Sect Leader, he wants you to meet your other two senior brothers. Linger said. Song Jian was slightly startled. Since he was accepted as a personal disciple, he had never met these two nominal senior brothers. He didnt expect they would have already completed their tasks and returned. Lets go quickly. Song Jian said as he followed Linger towards Liu Qingyuns estate. The moment Song Jian stepped through the main gate of the estate, he immediately felt a chilling murderous intent. Inside the estate, it seemed as if thousands of sharp swords were stabbing towards him. Subconsciously, Song Jian activated his Immortal Sword Body, condensing a mental longsword over three feet long in his brow and slashing it fiercely forward. Bang! A dull sound echoed through the air. Song Jian felt as if the mental longsword he had condensed had struck a thick steel wall, sending a strong rebound sensation through his mind. Song Jian grunted, blood streaming from his nostrils. Chapter 647: 647 Senior Brother Chapter 647: Chapter 647 Senior Brother Is that Song Jian? Come in quickly! Liu Qingyuns voice came from the mansion hall. Song Jians face was somber. He wiped off the blood seeping out and headed toward the mansion. As soon as he entered the gate, Song Jian saw a man wearing an iron mask, looking at him with a mocking face. It seemed that the man who had just taught him a lesson was this man. The mans iron mask only covered half of his face. The mask was shaped like a soaring hawk. Seeing Song Jian, he revealed a sarcastic expression, Is this the genius who has grasped complete Sword Intent even before becoming a Swordmaster, whom my Master has taken in? To me, hes nothing special! Jian Qi, say less. At his age, you were no match for him. Said a man wearing a black robe, glancing at him. Humph, eldest brother, why are you so eager to play the good guy? I think our little junior brother isnt so simple! Jian Qi snorted coldly and turned his head. Alright, I have only taken in three disciples. I hope you all get along and support each other. Im not asking you to make me famous. Liu Qingyun, sitting at the main seat, glared at Jian Qi. Jian Qi, with an unconcerned look, shrugged his shoulders at Liu Qingyun. Greetings, Master! Song Jian bowed his head and saluted. Song Jian, I asked you here to introduce you to your two senior brothers. This is your eldest brother, Chang Qinghe. The one wearing an iron mask is your second brother, Jian Qi. Liu Qingyun explained. Greetings, eldest brother and second brother! Song Jian saluted. The eldest brother smiled and nodded back, while Jian Qi snorted coldly, a hint of disdain on his face. The aura around the eldest brother, Chang Qinghe, was dense and deep, like a surging river. In contrast, Jian Qi exuded a fierce aura. It was as if he were a longsword freshly forged from the furnace, his blade glowing red-hot, while his sharp Sword Qi held a touch of flame. Both of them had reached the first level in Combat Power. Chang Qinghe was at level thirty-six, while Jian Qi was at level thirty-two. Song Jian, how have you been doing in the Sword Array Hall recently? Any gains? Liu Qingyun asked with a smile. Quite well. I feel that Ive gained a lot Song Jian nodded and said. Psh, you havent even reached the first level in Combat Power and you dare to learn sword arrays. Can you even hold the talisman blade firmly? Jian Qi disparagingly remarked. Liu Qingyun snorted coldly. Jian Qi froze, bowed his head, and began to drink his tea. As long as you gained something. Liu Qingyun nodded and said. The two of you executed this mission very well. Liu Qingyun spoke a few words with Song Jian, then turned to Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi. Especially Qinghe, the quality of the Xuan Tian Snowmans heart is extremely high. It will significantly enhance the power of my Sword Talisman War Soldier. Sword Talisman War Soldier? Song Jians heart skipped a beat. It seemed there were several things Liu Qingyun had up his sleeve that he wasnt aware of, like this Sword Talisman War Soldier C this was the first time hed heard of it. Song Jian perked up his ears, eager to learn more about the Sword Talisman War Soldier, but Liu Qingyun merely mentioned it in passing without further explanation, and swiftly changed the topic to their respective progress in cultivation. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The morning slipped away like this. For the most part, Liu Qingyun doing the talking, while the trio listened. Between analyzing the internal situation of the Qingyun Sword Sect, Liu Qingyun suggested improvements to the trios sect techniques and cultivation progress. Song Jian discovered that Liu Qingyun was lax and allowed them leeway; he would occasionally offer guidance when he was in the mood but let things be when he wasnt. Alright, stay for lunch. Its been a while since we teacher-and-disciple have eaten together! Liu Qingyun laughed and added, Next time you two go into the secret realm, take your junior brother along for some experience. Song Jian noticed that after Liu Qingyun finished his sentence, the look his two senior brothers directed at him had become strange. Master, junior brothers strength is still weak. The monsters in the secret realm, even the weakest, have the first-level Combat Power. It would be dangerous for junior brother! Chang Qinghe said hesitantly. Master, if we bring him in, its not just risking our own necks, but if something happens to him, wed have a hard time explaining it to you! Jian Qi glanced at Song Jian and remarked. Hmph, do you think that your junior brothers strength is weaker than yours? Liu Qingyuns face darkened as he snapped, He has grasped the complete Sword Intent. Once he enters Sword Intent state, he can match the first level Combat Power! What, is that possible? Liu Qingyuns eyes widened in surprise, and he looked up and down at Song Jian. Comparable to first level Combat Power? How is that possible? Jian Qi jumped from his chair, his face full of disbelief. What, you think your Master would lie to you? Liu Qingyun snorted coldly and, giving them both a look, he left flapping his sleeve. Little junior brother, when you have time, let your brothers bear witness to the true Sword Intent! eldest brother Chang Qinghe laughed. Yes, yes, we are not qualified to see Masters Broken Water Flow Sword Intention. We have always heard that Sword Intent is indeed very mighty, but weve never seen anyone use Sword Intent! Jian Qi looked at Song Jian, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. Broken Water Flow Sword Intention Song Jian thought to himself, it seems I should interact more with these two cheap senior brothers to learn more about Liu Qingyun. After lunch, Song Jian continued on his way to Sword Array Hall. In the Sword Array Hall, Song Jian had mastered numerous powerful sword arrays. Although they were only blueprints, Song Jian was confident that as long as he had enough materials, he could produce the Sword Array Stones needed for these sword arrays. Come, Song Jian, today Ill teach you how to make Sword Array Stones! Sun Changlin saw Song Jian come in and quickly waved at him. Make Sword Array Stones? Song Jian was taken aback. After all, to make Sword Array Stones in Sword Array Hall, one had to have the first level Combat Power, an unwritten rule in the Sword Array Hall. What, you dont want to learn? Sun Changlin asked with a straight face. I do want to learn, Id love to! Song Jian laughed. Sun Changlin laughed, took out an empty Sword Stone, handed it to Song Jian, and said, I know you have a Talisman Blade. Come, try it out and show me how far youve come. Song Jian smiled slightly, took out a wooden box, pulled out a silver Talisman Blade from inside it, and with a thought, the silver Talisman Blade slowly floated up, transformed into a silver light, and burrowed into the empty Sword Stone in Song Jians hand. Sun Changlin was stunned, a look of surprise in his eyes. After looking at Song Jian, a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 648: 648: Official Sword Array Master Chapter 648: Chapter 648: Official Sword Array Master Sun Changlin looked at the silver talisman knife controlled by Song Jian, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. You are holding the talisman knife very stably! Sun Changlin said in astonishment. Song Jians mouth curled up slightly, his formation skills were much higher than anyone had imagined. He only revealed a little, and it had already shocked the junior Sword Array Master. The Sword Stone in Song Jians hand kept flashing, and inside, it seemed as if there was a small silver fish swimming constantly. Fine gold! Song Jian whispered. Sun Changlin was stunned for a moment and then immediately realized. He took a wooden box from the shelf, opened it, and inside was golden powder as fine as sand. Swish~ As if a breeze blew, a thin layer of the fine gold powder was scraped from the wooden box. It looked like a golden thread, rushing towards the transparent Sword Stone in Song Jians hand. Sweat began to trickle down Song Jians forehead, making him appear very exhausted. However, in reality, forcing out sweat was even more laborious than making the simplest Sword Array Stone in his hand. Dragging the creation process for almost one-third longer than usual, the Sword Stone in Song Jians hand suddenly burst out with a dazzling white light. The Sword Array was recorded, and a fresh Sword Array Stone was produced. The silver talisman knife seemed like a stream of light, flying out of the Sword Array Stone and landing in the wooden box. Song Jian seemed to be drained of strength as he collapsed into a chair, and the Sword Array Stone also fell from his hand and landed on the table. Seeing Song Jian gasping for breath, Sun Changlin fell silent. He could not remember how long it had taken him to finally make his first Sword Array Stone in his early days, but it was definitely much longer than Song Jians time. Although Song Jian tried his best to hide it, many details revealed his proficiency in making Sword Array Stones. This guy must have made a Sword Array Stone before, even though its just the simplest Starlights Sword Array Stone. Sun Changlin thought to himself. Ordinary Sword Array Stones could only release one Sword Qi at a time, and based on the power of the Sword Qi, they were divided into Starlight, Moonlight, and Sunburn. The complete set of Seven Stars Sword Array Stones that Song Jian had successfully made earlier was even more powerful, capable of easily slaughtering a hundred-man squad. Not bad, not bad. Although its just the simplest Starlights Sword Array Stone, it can actually be triggered three times, which is considered a minor extreme quality. Sun Changlin picked up the Sword Array Stone on the table and examined it carefully. The originally transparent Sword Array Stone now had golden patterns within, like fine hairs. These patterns were like a spider web, wrapping around the entire Sword Array Stone. With just one use of internal breath, such a Sword Array Stone could shoot out a Sword Qi towards the enemy. Moreover, the quality of the Sword Array Stone that Song Jian made was quite high. It could accumulate and trigger three Sword Qis before it would be scrapped. I originally wanted to teach you something, but I didnt expect that you had already taught yourself to this level. Its really amazing Sun Changlin looked at Song Jian with complex emotions. Taking a porcelain bottle from his bosom, Song Jian took out a pill and stuffed it into his mouth. His face gradually regained its color. Hearing Sun Changlins praise, a smile appeared on Song Jians face. Alright, with this Sword Array Stone, youre now considered a junior Sword Array Master. Ill talk to the Hall Master and sign an official contract with you. From now on, youll be a formal member of the Sword Array Hall! Sun Changlin said as he waved the Sword Array Stone in his hand. Song Jian nodded slightly, still seemingly exhausted. Sun Changlin knew the feeling of depleting ones mental strength. He gave a few instructions and told Song Jian to go back and rest directly. Holding the freshly made Sword Array Stone, he went to find the Sword Array Hall Master. It didnt take long for the entire Sword Array Hall to learn that Song Jian, after only a little over a month of practice, could independently produce a Sword Array Stone, albeit the lowest ranked Starlight Sword Qi Array Stone. Song Jian, can you deal with this Sword Stone? There seems to be some purity issues. Every time it reaches the Qi attraction point, theres some blockage. Has the Jin Yanghua arrived yet? Send someone to urge them. We cant afford to delay the Sect Leaders task. Song Jian, go and remind them! Although he had become an official Sword Array Master, Song Jians displayed strength was limited to producing only one Starlight Sword Array Stone per day, which was too slow. As a result, most of the time, he was busy with miscellaneous tasks. Despite this, many people were still amazed by Song Jians progress in learning Sword Array techniques. As the days went by, Song Jian didnt seem to be in a hurry to complete the second round of the assessment task. He knew that in this world, his strength could never break through to the first-tier Combat Power. Only by completing the assessment task and leaving this world would it be possible. If he couldnt break through, he would arouse suspicion from others sooner or later. Three months later, Song Jian gradually revealed his true strength. Having previously only been able to make one Starlight Sword Array Stone per day, he could now, like the other Sword Array Masters in the Sword Array Hall, complete daily tasks. Song Jian took three months to reach this point. Although his progress was astounding, nobody had any suspicions about his performance when he and the other Sword Array Masters worked together to make Sword Array Stones. One day, Song Jian was working on some blank Sword Stones at the public workbench in the main hall of the Sword Array Hall. At that moment, a figure walked in through the door of the Sword Array Hall. Everyone, this months task has arrived. The quantity of Sword Array Stones has increased by 25% compared to last month. Master Song said with an uneasy expression. What, it increased again? In recent months, the task quantity has been increasing continuously. Our current tasks are more than double those of a few months ago Yes, recently, when I sleep every night, I feel a headache coming on. If this continues, Im afraid my consciousness will suffer permanent damage Master, you must report this to the Sect Leader and the other elders. We cant hold on much longer like this Hearing that this months task had increased again, it immediately caused an uproar among the Sword Array Masters. Theres no other way. The conflicts within the Holy Yuan Secret Realm have intensified, and our disputes with the Red-sun Sect are growing. In the past month, there have been more than a dozen small-scale battles. Our fellow apprentices in the secret realm have a great demand for Sword Array Stones. Everyone, please hold on a little longer. The Sect Leader has already ordered that all your benefits will be doubled during this time, and once we defeat the Red-sun Sect, there will be rewards based on your contributions. Everyones efforts wont go unrewarded! Master Song comforted them. The monthly tasks were determined by the higher-ups of the Qingyun Sword Sect, and the Sword Array Masters couldnt resist. Their complaints now were merely a way to vent their frustrations. Upon hearing about the compensation, everyone quieted down, as continuing to make a fuss wouldnt benefit them. Song Jian smiled faintly. A month ago, he had noticed that many of the materials in the Qingyun Sword Sect, including pills, talisman paper, weapons, and equipment, had risen in price. In particular, the prices of auxiliary combat items like Sword Array Stones were increasing rapidly. It seems that the Qingyun Sword Sect is not the only dominating power. The key to destroying the Qingyun Sword Sect might be in this Holy Yuan Secret Realm Song Jian thought to himself. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 649: 649: Entering the Secret Realm Chapter 649: Chapter 649: Entering the Secret Realm Seeing that the Sword Array Masters stopped complaining, Master Song smirked and continued: Additionally, theres another thing I have to announce. This month, we need to send two Sword Array Masters to the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. No need to get anxious, everyone. The other halls will also need to send personnel to the Secret Realm. Theres nothing much to say about this; its a must-do task. Lets discuss who to send this month. As for the situation next month, we will decide then! Master Song looked around and said. Sect Leader, why send us to the Holy Yuan Secret Realm? Arent new Sword Array Stones being sent to the Secret Realm every day? Why assign two Sword Array Masters there when theyre not needed? Isnt this redundant? A Sword Array Master asked curiously. I heard that some incredible treasure has been discovered in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm, so the sect is increasing its efforts in the exploration of the realm. In the future, the entire Sword Array Hall and even the whole sect may move into the Secret Realm. For now, we are just laying the groundwork! Master Song responded: The daily tasks for those going will be the same as here; repairing damaged Sword Stones and creating new Sword Array Stones. Theres no need to fight anyone! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Also, in addition to the regular monthly benefits, those going to the Secret Realm will receive an extra reward of 300 points! Master Song announced. Hum~ The Secret Realm was dangerous, so many people were reluctant to go. However, upon hearing that the reward was so generous, many people were tempted and began discussing it among themselves. Actually, as long as we dont enter those disputed areas, its not as dangerous as people say in the Secret Realm A young Sword Array Master hesitated. The reward is high, but its risking our lives Sun Changlins face was somewhat ugly. Secret Realm? Is it very dangerous? Song Jian feigned curiosity. Oh, I forgot, Song Jian. You were just promoted to a direct disciple not long ago and probably dont know much about the Secret Realm. Sun Changlin slapped his forehead and said. Song Jian, what do you think is most important to you right now? Sun Changlin asked. Cultivation techniques, skills, pills? Song Jian pondered. Resources, ultimately, it all comes down to resources! Sun Changlin said: The equipment you wear, the sword in your hand, the pills you use regularlyCall of these things are resources! Secret Realms represent a massive amount of resources! Some realms are naturally formed, containing many natural treasures like precious herbs and minerals, fertile Spirit Fields, and various types of spirit beasts. Some realms are created by ancient practitioners who cultivated their private worlds. Such realms are even more valuable than naturally formed realms. The Holy Yuan Secret Realm is the kind of realm created by ancient practitioners. Besides the resources found in natural secret realms, the most important thing is the blessings left by the ancient practitioners. The cultivation methods inherited from ancient times are worth a fortune each. This is why our Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-sun Sect have been fighting for so long. I guess that an ancient relic left by ancient practitioners has been discovered in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm Sun Changlin glanced around and whispered: Song Jian was stunned. What Sun Changlin described was different from what he had imagined. In the gaming world, secret realms were merely instances for leveling-up and acquiring high-level equipment. However, here, it seemed more like the private garden of some ancient powerhouse. Im getting old, and the Secret Realm is too dangerous for me! Sun Changlin turned to Song Jian and said: Youre still young, and you should seize the opportunity to explore the Secret Realm. Who knows, you might get lucky and obtain a cultivation technique left by an ancient practitioner. That could propel you to great heights! Song Jian, Li Xi, this month, you two go to the Secret Realm. Stay in Qingyun Town and dont go out. Just make a few Sword Array Stones and repair some damaged Sword Array Stones every day. Think of it as a change of environment to relax! Master Song called out their names directly. Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting Master Song to pick him to go into the Secret Realm. In fact, he had already seen a few Sword Array Masters showing their intention to go, but Master Song ignored them and picked him instead. Master Song, Ive only just started learning sword arrays, Im afraid Im not qualified yet? Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face as he spoke to Master Song. Its okay. The task in the Secret Realm is much easier than outside. You are now a qualified Sword Array Master and can fully take on the task! Master Song grinned; Song Jian nodded and didnt refuse any further. In fact, he was quite interested in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm and wanted to take a look. At present, most of Qingyun Sword Sects strength had been focused on the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. If anything were to go wrong there, the strength of Qingyun Sword Sect would be greatly diminished. This was advantageous news for Song Jian. The next day, Song Jian and another man named Li Xi followed Master Song toward the back of Qingyun Peak. Along the way, the three of them passed through five or six checkpoints and numerous hidden guards. Song Jian could feel the gazes coming from the shadows. The entire back mountain area seemed unremarkable, but surprisingly, it was the most tightly guarded place in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect. The trio walked all the way to a secluded valley at the rear mountain, where they saw a man sleeping on a huge rock, holding a sword in his arms. Next to him was a wine gourd, from which a strong aroma wafted out and gradually dispersed. Honorable Uncle, by the sect leaders orders, Im bringing my disciples into the Secret Realm. Please check and verify! Master Song respectfully bowed to the man who was sound asleep. Alright, just go in. Dont disturb my sleep! The man on the rock, seemingly annoyed, turned over and said. Lets go. Master Song shook his head and smiled bitterly, leading Song Jian and the other person toward the cliff in front of them. The entrance to the Secret Realm was hidden within this cliff face. Master Song took out a token and pressed a seemingly inconspicuous spot on the cliff. Soon, the surface of the rugged cliff began to ripple like water waves. A dazzling white light shot out from the center of the waves, and then spread out in all directions. Eventually, an oval-shaped white light gate formed and slowly stabilized. This is the entrance. Follow me in, one at a time! After finishing his words, Master Song took the lead and stepped into the light gate. Chapter 650: 650: Map Chapter 650: Chapter 650: Map Song Jian felt a blur before his eyes, as if he were suddenly plummeting from a great height. His body felt weightless, and he lost control. However, Song Jian quickly felt solid ground beneath his feet. Instinctively taking a couple of steps forward to regain his balance, he rubbed his swollen eyes and thought to himself: This has been the most uncomfortable teleportation Ive ever experienced, bar none! Upon opening his eyes, Song Jian found himself standing on a giant platform. This platform was over thirty meters in diameter, surrounded by a circle of smaller platforms about ten meters in diameter. There were many other disciples moving around these platforms. Around this platform was a small, careful town. Beyond that was an endless green plain, dotted with fields of medicinal herbs and the glow of various protective formations. So this is the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. Its much bigger than I imagined! marvelled Li Xi, who stood by his side, his face filled with surprise. Alright, lets go and check in first. Youll have plenty of time to explore this place later, said Master Song, leading them towards the town. This is Qingyun Town, where you will be living for the next month, instructed Master Song as they walked. This area that extends for five miles is Qingyun Sword Sect territory. Id advise against venturing beyond its borders without notifying authorities. It might be tempting to explore the Secret Realm for opportunities, but remember its also fraught with danger. Even a random beast encountered might possess the combat power of the first order After they had reported their arrival and Master Song had organised their work and accommodation, he left the Secret Realm, leaving only Song Jian and Li Xi in town. Seven days later, having completed his task of making three Moonlight Sword Array Stones for the day, Song Jian stretched his back and walked out of the room. Life in the Secret Realm was indeed more comfortable. As long as he completed his daily tasks, no one bothered him, and he was free to explore the area outside the town or wander around the town itself. Within Qingyun Town, the other disciples respectfully saluted Song Jian upon seeing the distinctive uniform of the head disciple. Without a care, Song Jian headed straight for the centre of the town. In the Secret Realm, the town centre of Qingyun was a trading area. Many disciples and even Swordmasters would sell items they discovered whilst exploring the Secret Realm here. Song Jian had discovered by chance that rare treasures from the Secret Realm could be bought quite cheaply in this area. Hey, Song Jian, youre here! Come in, come in. I have lots of new goods today, come see if anything catches your eye! a middle-aged man, barely more than a meter tall, called out to him, his eyes lighting up. Song Jian chuckled. So, have you got any more of those fruits? The shop was a simple log cabin, a two-story building constructed from raw logs, the bark not even removed from their surfaces, giving it a rugged, rustic feel. A few days ago, while browsing, Song Jian had stumbled upon a fruit in this shop that could increase attribute points. Initially, he had wanted to purchase it with points, but the dwarfish shopkeeper had taken a liking to the mead that Song Jian had been carrying at the time. Eventually, Song Jian had traded ten bottles of mead for the fruit that could increase his strength attribute by one point. Heh, Ive got something even better than that fruit, the shopkeeper said with a mysterious grin. Come on, step inside and take a look! Song Jian followed him to the second floor of the shop where, among a pile of junk, there sat a black coffin. With a wicked grin, the shopkeeper slid open the coffin to reveal a set of stark white skeletal remains. A skeleton? Song Jian furrowed his brows. I think theres been some sort of misunderstanding here. Why would I be remotely interested in a skeleton? Just wait a moment, wait a moment! The shopkeeper motioned with his hands and glanced outside the window. Youll understand once the sun sets. This here is a rare treasure. Youll have to exchange it for, not five, but ten boxes of mead! Song Jian shook his head, looking quizzically at the shopkeeper. He couldnt sense any energy fluctuations from the skeletonit seemed like a common corpse. After waiting for over an hour, the sun finally began to set, with half the sky blushing into a deep red. Just then, the skeletal finger of the right hand lying peacefully in the coffin twitched. Song Jian tensed up as the sight before him defied all logic. He knew that there were no energy fluctuations emanating from the skeleton, so how could it possibly move? Soon the skeleton began to rise slowly from the coffin, with a hand continuously sketching something on the ground. Song Jian took a couple of steps back, unable to take his eyes off the skeletons movements. After a while, he asked, Whats going on here? Do you see what its drawing on the ground? Doesnt it feel familiar? the shopkeeper asked, pointing towards the pattern being slowly etched by the skeleton. Is this a map? After squinting for a moment, Song Jian excitedly exclaimed, This is a map of Qingyun Town! Heh heh, keep watching, the shopkeeper remarked with a mysterious smile. Soon, the map being depicted by the skeleton started to extend beyond Qingyun Town. Eventually, an incomplete map of the Secret Realm appeared before Song Jian. It seems this isnt a complete map of the Secret Realm, Song Jian muttered to himself. Its not the whole map, but its much more detailed than what we have. Even the maps of the Secret Realm in possession of the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-sun Sect arent as comprehensive as this, the shopkeeper exclaimed proudly. So, youre planning to sell me this skeleton? Song Jian suddenly asked. Exactly, the main focus is this map, the shopkeeper replied, indicating towards the floor. Although most of this incomplete map has been explored by the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-sun Sect, about two or three-tenths of it still lies in the unexplored territory. And let me tell you, the resources in these unexplored areas are far more abundant than in those explored by the Qingyun Sword Sect or the Red-sun Sect! The shopkeeper tapped his finger lightly on a location labeled Sword Control Hall. Is this a relic? Song Jians eyes widened. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, is it worth ten crates of mead? the shopkeeper laughed heartily. But its a relic Why dont you explore it yourself? Song Jian asked, a puzzled expression on his face. One needs to know ones limits the shopkeeper smiled cryptically. Song Jian nodded and, pulling out his sword, chopped the skeleton and coffin into pieces. He then turned to the shopkeeper and said, Ten boxes of mead. Come to my place to collect it tonight. Chapter 651: 651: Relics Chapter 651: Chapter 651: Relics Watching Song Jian leave, the shopkeeper took out a stack of parchment from his bosom. Carefully examining it, each sheet was imprinted with the map depicted by the skeletal figure, with the location of the Sword Control Hall specifically marked in red ink. How can I only sell each map once? The shopkeeper selected a sheet from the pile and placed it on the counter. He stashed the remaining papers back into his robe, muttering to himself, At least I sold you the original. You didnt suffer a loss. Still, I dont know if anyone will want these maps without the skeletons performance The skeletal remains and the coffin were real. Every sunset, the skeleton would creep out of the coffin to depict the fragmented map. The shopkeeper then made several identical copies of the map. However, without the performing skeleton, many people might doubt the maps authenticity, considering it contained locations unexplored even by the Qingyun Sword Sect or the Red-sun Sect. Upon returning home, Song Jian took out an empty Sword Stone to craft a new Sword Formation. The capabilities of regular Sword Array Stones were no longer sufficient for him. Nowadays, Song Jian quietly produced large scale Sword Formations, such as the Seven Stars Sword Array and the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array he intended to create that day. Song Jian found that his Light Strike skill was perfect to incorporate into the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array. Here, it was inconvenient for him to deploy Light Strike. But if he used the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, no one would suspect anything even if they saw him. Moreover, the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array was powerful, comparable to simultaneously executing five or six Light Strikes. Whether in single combat or facing a group, it was very effective. The Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array was composed of five Sword Stones. The more complex the Sword Formation, the more Sword Stones were required. A single Sword Stone could not accommodate the complete formation it could only store part of it. To use, multiple Sword Array Stones needed to be applied together to form the full Sword Array. Having completed the final stroke, a silvery light flew out from the Sword Stone in Song Jians hand, lightly landing into a wooden box beside him. This newly created Sword Array Stone suddenly burst into a dazzling golden light. The other four Sword Array Stones on the table also emitted light simultaneously, as if responding to each other. The golden light merely shone for a moment before slowly fading. In its place, the previously transparent Sword Stones had turned into Sword Array Stones emitting a faint golden glow. Whew, its finally finished Song Jian looked slightly weary. The more complex the Sword Formation, the more delicate the operation required. Any minor mistake could potentially render the entire Sword Stone useless. The creation of the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array had taken up four to five days of Song Jians time. He used over a hundred Sword Stones just for testing, but it was all worth it for a successful creation. The Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array and the Seven Stars Sword Array are the most powerful attack Sword Arrays I have mastered. Song Jian placed the finished Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array into his inventory and began pondering the type of Sword Array to create next. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a voice suddenly sounded outside his door. Is Song Jian living here? Song Jian realized he should craft a defensive Sword Array next. It didnt need to be highly protective, but at the very least it should have soundproofing and sonic transmission capabilities. Had someone called him while he was crafting the Sword Array, it would have distracted him and affected the creation of the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array. Coming! Song Jian quickly tidied up his table, got up, and walked towards the door. Upon seeing the people standing outside, Song Jian was taken aback. Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother. What brings you two here? Song Jian asked in surprise. Standing outside his room was Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi. Haha, Song Jian! Our Master asked us to bring you into the secret realm and look after you. But we didnt expect you to enter the secret realm before us. Chang Qinghe laughed. Jian Qi maintained his cool demeanor, not uttering a single word C his expression somewhat arrogant. Hehe, Senior Brother, I was suddenly assigned to a task by the Sword Array Hall. There was no time to report to our Master, Song Jian laughed. Are you going into the secret realm to complete tasks or delve deeper into the exploration? The full extent of the Holy Yuan Secret Realm was still unknown. Apart from the Gathering Area, Qingyun Town, the secret realm was brimming with dangers. Many disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect didnt return after leaving Qingyun Town. But despite the dangers, the rewards were equally significant. Almost every day, Song Jian heard stories of disciples finding treasure while exploring the secret realm and making great advancements in their cultivation. This led to an increasing number of Qingyun Sword Sect disciples venturing to explore the secret realm. However, this was a result deliberately encouraged by the Qingyun Sword Sect. Hence, Song Jian wasnt surprised to see his senior brothers. We discovered some ruins last time. It seems that a capable individual once lived there for a while and left quite a lot of valuable items. Chang Qinghe shared. We only explored the outskirts with Jian Qi last time. Were planning to delve deeper this time. How about it, junior brother? Would you like to accompany us? Ruins? Song Jian felt a bit uneasy. He was worried that the ruins his senior brothers had found were the Sword Control Hall depicted by the skeletal remains. Im relatively weak. If I tag along, Im afraid I might slow you two down, Song Jian laughed, shifting his gaze to Jian Qi. Hmph, stingy! Jian Qi rolled his eyes at Song Jian. I underestimated you before. I didnt expect you to become a Sword Array Master in such a short time. It seems I misjudged. Im apologizing for the things I previously said to you. Happy now? Ever since the news of him officially becoming a Sword Array Master spread, Jian Qi, who previously underestimated him, changed his attitude. However, despite his apology, he still came across as quite domineering. Stop joking, Second Senior Brother, Song Jian said with a smile. As long as you two arent bothered by me, I would be happy to explore the ruins with you. Great! We knew our junior brother wasnt a coward! Chang Qinghe clapped. But to be clear, in the ruins, each of us will acquire treasures relying on our own ability. If the three of us spot something simultaneously, the division will be based on the amount of effort each put in. Sound fair? Fair enough! Song Jian nodded in agreement. Alright! If there are no issues, lets set off now. The location of the ruins is quite far from Qingyun Town. After a simple preparation, Song Jian, with a regular longsword slung across his back, followed his senior brothers out of Qingyun Town. Chapter 652: 652: Wandering Soul Chapter 652: Chapter 652: Wandering Soul On the outskirts of Qingyun Town, there was a dense forest where three people were running through at top speed. Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi seemed to be trying to test Song Jian, without slowing down their pace. However, to their surprise, Song Jians running speed was hardly slower than theirs, keeping only two or three steps behind them. Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi exchanged glances, both seeing the astonishment in each others eyes. Although the two of them were not speed-type Swordmasters, their physical fitness had greatly increased after reaching the first level of Combat Power, which ordinary warriors could not match. What they didnt know was that although Song Jian had not reached the first level of Combat Power, his physical fitness was only slightly worse than theirs. With the attribute bonus from his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, there wasnt much difference between their body attributes. In some individual attributes such as strength and agility, Song Jians were even slightly higher; Though Song Jians equipment had been unlocked in the equipment column, it could be hidden, leaving no trace on the surface, and even someone using Mental Strength to search for it would find no sign of it. However, the downside was that in this world, Song Jian could not obtain any attribute bonus from his equipment, and could only use them as if they were cosmetic items. The further they ran, the heavier Song Jians heart became, as they were running straight towards the Sword Control Hall; I must have terrible luck. The ancient ruins they discovered might be the Sword Control Hall! Song Jian thought to himself. After acquiring the map, Song Jian had been preparing to explore the ancient ruins of the Sword Control Hall and making the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array for that purpose. He had not expected that his two senior brothers would discover the Sword Control Hall before he was ready. The ancient ruins were exploring this time are an abandoned hall. There are countless monsters around the hall, as if they were endless. We fought for three days and nights before, but we couldnt kill them all. Chang Qinghe said to Song Jian while running beside him, Inside the abandoned hall, theres an imposing aura with divine lights shining from within. There must be plenty of treasures! Junior Brother, if I set my sights on any treasure, you cant fight me for it! Jian Qi glanced at Song Jian and said loudly. No, if its something my senior brothers want, Ill back down! Song Jian smiled. Hehe, wise choice! Jian Qis face showed a satisfied smile. Chang Qinghe also smiled slightly at Song Jians words. They had brought him along not only because of their masters order but also because Song Jian was weaker than them and would not fight for any treasure with them. Otherwise, anyone would be unhappy if a treasure that originally had to be shared among two people now had to be shared among three. Dont worry, Junior Brother. If we find anything suitable for you, well let you have it! Chang Qinghe assured him with a smile. Song Jian smiled and said nothing. His current goal was to complete the assessment and improve his strength along the way. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just being able to learn about Sword Formations here was a bounty in itself. Since his senior brothers had discovered these ruins earlier, he wouldnt hold any illusions about them. If it werent for the similarity between the name of these ruins and his Sword Controller occupation, Song Jian might not have even followed them here. Soon, the three of them passed through the forest, crossed a lake, and arrived in a hilly area. Deep within the hills, there was a half-buried hall surrounded by hundreds of ghost-like monsters that wandered around it; These are the monsters. As long as we get close to the ruins, theyll attack us furiously Chang Qinghe pointed ahead and frowned. Song Jian was now sure that these ruins were the same ones marked as Sword Control Hall on the map. The entire hall was almost buried in sand and stone. It was difficult to notice its existence unless one looked closely. His two senior brothers might not even know that this hall was the Sword Control Hall; So, shall we eliminate these ghosts first? Song Jian asked. Of course, we wont be able to enter the ruins without killing them, Jian Qi added immediately. But to kill them, we have to work together. Eldest Senior Brother will deal with the ghosts in front, Ill deal with the ones on the left, and the right ones will be left to Junior Brother, how about that? Jian Qi turned his head and asked Song Jian. Song Jian looked at the dense ghosts ahead, a slight smile spreading across his face, and nodded, No problem, leave it to me. Seeing Song Jian agree, Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi exchanged glances, seemingly relieved; Remember not to be greedy, dont go too deep, and if youre in danger, just shout for help, and well come to your aid! Chang Qinghe instructed. I know! Song Jian nodded and went towards the right group of ghosts. What do you think? Can he handle that big guy? Jian Qi whispered as he watched Song Jians departing figure. Even if he cant, he should be able to buy us some time. Just one teas time will be enough for us to rush into the ruins. After that, whether or not he survives will depend on his luck! Chang Qinghes face darkened as he muttered, staring at Song Jians figure. We dont seem like good senior brothers! Jian Qi suddenly laughed lightly. Hmph, good senior brother? Do you think I cant see through it? Chang Qinghe said unhappily, Our master didnt have good intentions when he accepted him. Have you seen our master teach him anything all this time? He didnt even reach the first level of combat power when he was thrown into the Sword Array Hall to fend for himself. Its just that we didnt expect him to turn things around. Its really strange. He hadnt even reached the first level of Combat Power, yet he managed to become an official Sword Array Stone. And I heard he could even independently make Moonlight-grade Sword Array Stones. What an anomaly! That just means his Mental Strength is superior. Thats just his talent. Theres no point in being envious! Chang Qinghe sighed, Its just like Sword Intent. Only one person in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect can have Sword Intent. Dear Junior Brother, if you must blame something, blame yourself for having possession of a valuable treasure. Sword Intent, huh? I havent seen what his Sword Intent really looks like yet! Jian Qi said with a hint of regret. Stop daydreaming. Sword Intent is not something we can aspire to! Chang Qinghe said seriously, When we go back, just say that something unexpected happened. Our master probably wont blame us too much. Alright, Senior Brother, lets get to work, or well regret it if the opportunity arises and were hindered by these monsters! Alright, be careful yourself, these ghosts are very difficult to deal with, dont get overwhelmed by too many After speaking, the two of them charged towards the wandering ghosts outside the hall; Chapter 653: 653: Seven Stars Sword Array Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Seven Stars Sword Array Song Jian stared at the semi-transparent soul bodies that kept wandering in front of him, his brows slightly furrowed. These wandering soul bodies were of level thirty-two with no tier-one combat power. Despite their numbers, how could they possibly hinder the progress of two swordmasters with tier-one combat powers towards the main hall? Having a tier-one combat power and not having a tier-one combat power were akin to being two completely different beings. No matter how many of these ghosts there were, they couldnt possibly form a qualitative leap and hinder the steps of two powerfully skilled fighters. It seems there must be something strange about these ghosts, I should tread cautiously! Song Jian mused. These ghosts retained a human-like appearance, and one could vaguely recognize their mysterious facial features. However, the gazes of these creatures were vacant, showing only a slight wit once they became aware of Song Jians presence within their alert range. The number of ghosts in front of him was tremendous, clustered closely together. Luring them one by one was not an option, hence Song Jian took out three sword array stones and threw them into the air. A strand of Sword Qi entered the sword array stones, instantly activating the sword array within them. The three sword array stones transformed into three streams of Sword Qi, each over a foot long. They circled slowly around Song Jian like fishes in water, capable of attacking any hostile target that got close. Each stream of Sword Qi was equivalent to a full strength attack by Song Jian. Moreover, each Sword Qi could be used ten times. After that, they needed to be recharged with Sword Qi by Song Jian. This Sword Qi array was Song Jians improvement on the standard Sunburn Sword Array Stone. The ordinary Sunburn Sword Array Stone couldnt provide a protective effect as it did now. Qingyun Sword Technique! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wielding his long sword, Song Jian lunged at the ghost that was closest to him. Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe were not too far from him. If he used other sword techniques, it could easily arouse their suspicion, and thus, Song Jian had to use the basic Qingyun Sword Technique for battling. Although the Qingyun Sword Technique was the most fundamental sword technique at the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian with the help of the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique written by an official swordmaster, had cultivated it to level nine. However, it could only be cultivated up to level nine. Any improvement thereafter would not be possible via the Detailed Explanation of Qingyun Sword Technique. Qingyun Sword Technique (Active), Level Nine (1%), Skill Effect: Sword Damage Boost by 45%, Attack Speed Boost by 15%, Block +3; Skill Description: Basic entry-level sword technique of Qingyun Sword Sect. Although the damage it causes is average, it is a prerequisite for all other sword techniques at the Qingyun Sword Sect. The examiner had once told Song Jian that the Qingyun Sword Technique was the foundation of all the advanced sword techniques of the Qingyun Sword Sect. To master other more profound techniques, one must first master the Qingyun Sword Technique. The phrase Qingyun Sword Technique breeds Qingyun meant that all sword techniques within the Qingyun Sword Sect originated from the Qingyun Sword Technique. Song Jian had been a named disciple for several months now, but he had never learned other sword techniques. Currently, he could only use the most fundamental Qingyun Sword Technique. Fortunately, Song Jians Qingyun Sword Technique was at a considerable level. Coupled with his innate skill bonuses, combating these regular level thirty-two monsters was somewhat effortless. The three Sword Qis circling his body incessantly cleaved the ghosts rushing towards him, and in no time, a small area was cleared. These monsters give a lot of experience points! Song Jian astonishingly discovered that these level thirty-two ghosts provided experience points two to three times higher than monsters of the same level in the outside assessment world, which excited him immediately. Ten minutes later, Song Jian had extinguished more than twenty ghosts. However, he still lingered on the periphery of the monster region, without delving deeper in. As for Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe, they were clearing the surrounding ghosts while advancing towards the main hall a few hundred meters ahead. Could it be that Ive been overly cautious and misunderstood them? Song Jian watched his two senior brothers delving deeper, feeling puzzled. Just then, a roar like a thunderclap rang out from in front of Song Jian. Large swathes of black mist surged up from underground, roiling and condensing in mid-air, eventually forming into a giant black ghost over ten meters tall. Just as this giant black ghost let out an angry roar, Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe suddenly accelerated towards the main hall. Sharp Sword Qi, like a downpour of rain, fell on the surrounding ghosts. Dozens of ghosts hadnt reacted when their bodies were torn apart by Sword Qi, they were unable to stop the twos forward charge. The moment Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe started their sprint, Song Jian understood their true purpose for bringing him to these ruins was to have him distract this giant boss attention, so they could make their way into the main hall smoothly. A lord-level boss with tier-one combat power! Song Jian squinted his eyes as he watched the gigantic black ghost that was as big as a small hill rushing towards him. The moment this black ghost appeared, almost all the other ghosts became frenzied. Their semi-transparent bodies turned crimson as though in a rage, gnashing their teeth and growling fiercely as they surged towards Song Jian. From a birds-eye view, it almost looked like a dark tide converging towards a single point. Ive been tricked! Song Jian thought to himself, preparing to retreat. His current position was on the edge of the monster area, with no ghosts behind him. Escaping should be quite easy. However, when he cast his eyes towards his two senior brothers, he suddenly paused and stopped in his tracks. At that moment, the figures of Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe had already dashed into the half-buried entrance of the main hall. I can run away, but then wouldnt I be benefitting them for nothing! This thought flashed through Song Jians mind. Hmph, I refuse to be manipulated by you! Song Jian was indignant. Gritting his teeth, he chose to advance instead of retreating. His figure turned into a cloud of black mist and he rushed towards the horde of monsters. Seven Stars Shine! With a soft yell, Song Jian threw out seven sword array stones glittering with brilliant starlight. This was the Seven Stars Sword Array he had prepared beforehand. He input a strand of Sword Qi into one of the sword array stones. Crack With this noise, the seven sword array stones shattered almost simultaneously. Song Jians eyes revealed a hurt look. The Seven Star Sword Array was immensely powerful, but it could only be used once. Its array diagram was extremely complex and crafting it was extremely tedious, with a high failure rate. Song Jian was lucky enough to have successfully produced one set! As soon as the Seven Stars Sword Array was activated, an area of five hundred meters in radius turned instantly into darkness, with the sky above sparkling with stars. Seven shining stars, like meteors, plummeted towards the ground. The ordinary ghosts had no consciousness, and were simply crazily rushing towards Song Jian. However, the gigantic black ghost with tier one combat power sensed the massive threat overhead. It roared towards the sky and incredibly, threw a punch towards a falling meteor. Chapter 654: 654: Entering the Great Hall Chapter 654: Chapter 654: Entering the Great Hall Song Jian looked at the giant black ghost boss, who was actually swinging at one of the meteors in the Seven Stars Sword Array, and a cold smile appeared in the corner of his mouth. This is a sword array that only a middle-level Sword Array Master can create. Its power is comparable to the full blow of seven Swordmasters with Tier-One Combat Power. How can you withstand it on your own? These seven meteors were the core of the Seven Stars Sword Array. Each one contained hundreds of fierce Sword Qi, which even Swordmasters with Tier-One Combat Power dared not confront head-on. They could only retreat. Boom~ The fist of the black ghost boss, and the bright silver meteor falling above his head, collided fiercely. The air immediately exploded with a violent tremor. An invisible surge of energy spread in all directions, like a whirlwind. This meteor suddenly glowed, just like a full moon emitting a silvery radiance. The ghost boss let out a mournful howl, seemingly severely wounded. In an instant, the silvery moon above its head shattered into hundreds of Sword Qi, swooping towards the boss. Thump thump thump thump~ Wounds exploded continuously on the bosss body, releasing a dense black aura. A damage value in the hundreds floated above its head. For a while, the boss couldnt fight back against the Sword Qi, and could only endure the hits with its enormous body. The remaining six meteors also fell towards the ground one after another, and the ghosts that came into contact with them were crushed into dust without being able to resist. Boom! The six silver meteors exploded almost simultaneously. The ground blossomed with six full moons, spreading out their silvery light like the day while Song Jian rushed towards the main hall in front of him. When the six meteors splintered apart, thousands of Sword Qi nearly covered an area of four to five hundred meters. All the ghosts within this range were hit by over a dozen Sword Qi without having time to react; they were instantly annihilated. Any Sword Qi approaching Song Jian seemed to have its own consciousness, actively evading him, passing by his side in an arc to pursue the ghosts. Song Jians Experience Points surged forward drastically. Then a ray of light erupted from his body: He had directly leveled up. Level 31! This leveling speed is like riding a rocket! Too bad the cost is slightly high! Song Jian thought ruefully. Making the Seven Stars Sword Array was somewhat difficult. This one-off array had powerful might, but only a handful of people in Qingyun Sword Sect could actually create it; So far, Song Jian had only made one set. If he hadnt wanted to test its power today, he wouldnt have dared to use it. The power of the Seven Stars Sword Array satisfied him, but when he thought about the production cost, Song Jian couldnt help but wince. If converted into Doomsday Coins, the cost of such a set of Seven Stars Sword Array would be at least over half a million. Ordinary people could hardly afford it. Even if they forcibly obtained a set, they would only use it as a trump card to save their lives. They wouldnt use it to fight monsters and level up. That would be too extravagant! In an instant, all the ghosts within a few hundred meters were wiped out cleanly. The remaining dozen or so Sword Qi, lacking attack targets, surprisingly turned back and flew towards the black ghost boss; Thump thump thump~ Dozens of Sword Qi chopped the black ghost boss again, the surrounding Sword Qi having been consumed, and the boss, full of wounds from which black energy was continuously seeping, became the only surviving monster. The boss was a sorry sight. When it looked at Song Jians retreating figure, its blood-red eyes showed a hint of fear and panic. It hesitated whether to continue pursuit. At this moment, Song Jian had already rushed into the main hall, which was half buried in sand and gravel, and disappeared. The ghost boss seemed to sigh in relief, and let out a roar in the direction of the main hall before transforming back into a ball of black fog and disappearing underground; Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jian Qi and Chang Qinghe successfully broke into the main hall. Before they could celebrate, they heard the howls of a large group of ghosts coming from outside the hall. The two looked at each other in unease, uncertainty in their hearts. Is this commotion a bit too big? It seems like the ghosts in the whole area have been enraged. Could it be that our junior brother is now fighting with all the ghosts besides the black ghost boss? Jian Qi said in surprise. As long as the boss appears, all the ghosts in this area will go berserk. If we dont run away in time, Im afraid well never get another chance to Chang Qinghe sighed, with a hint of coldness appearing at the corner of his mouth; Hehe, it would be a good thing if he did something useful before dying! Jian Qi laughed. Brother, the interior of this main hall is vast. Why dont we split up to search? Okay, you go left, Ill go right. An hour should be enough to search the entire main hall. Then, we can meet back here. Chang Qinghe nodded and agreed. Then I wish my brother all the best in finding the treasure he desires! Jian Qi gave Chang Qinghe a salute with a smile at the corner of his mouth, and then he dashed towards the left annex hall; There were plenty of ghosts guarding outside the main hall, so it wouldnt be empty of monsters inside. But both men clearly didnt want to stick together. Instead of being on guard against each other, it would be better to go their separate ways. Even if they found something valuable, the other wouldnt know about it. Chang Qinghe watched Jian Qis figure disappear, then rather than rushing to the right passage, he began to observe the arrangement of the surrounding hall. After searching for a while and gaining nothing, Chang Qinghe shook his head, heading towards the left passage. His figure quickly disappeared from sight. Not long after the two disappeared, Song Jian entered the main hall. Heh, that boss only has one-third of its Vitality Points left. If I grind for another half an hour, I can definitely kill it Song Jian thought to himself. But the most important thing now is to search this Sword Control Hall. I always feel that there is some connection between this place and my profession Song Jian did not want any treasure related to his vocation to be seized by Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi because of one boss. The hall he had just entered was covered by sand up to one-third of its area. Apart from several standing stone pillars, there was only a stone statue standing upright in the front. It seemed to be a human statue, but unfortunately, half of the statue had cracked open, looking rather broken. Other than that, there were no other items, making it seem rather empty. Song Jian thoroughly searched and tapped on each pillar. There was nothing unusual, so he shook his head and walked towards the passage on the left of the hall. Chapter 655: 655: Skill Book Chapter 655: Chapter 655: Skill Book Song Jian entered a narrow passage, with both sides lined with stone walls covered with scratches and fissures, creating a sense of antiquity. It wasnt long before Song Jian saw a pile of scattered bones on the stone floor ahead, as if a skeleton had been shattered into pieces. Song Jian moved closer to examine the remains; the bones seemed to have shattered from within, but the skull had been cleanly cut in half, likely by a sharp Sword Qi that left a smooth, mirrored surface. As he touched the smooth cut, Song Jians fingers felt a tingling sensation, as if an electric current was present at the cut. This Sword Qi should have been released by Jian Qi; only he could have such a chilling Sword Qi! Song Jian thought to himself as he rubbed his fingers, stood up, and looked ahead with a smile on his face. Continuing forward, Song Jian quickly came across a fork in the road. Without hesitation, he chose the left path. He walked about ten meters further and encountered another fork, maintaining his emotionless expression as he continued down the left passage. After several minutes, Song Jian had encountered more than a dozen similar forks. Despite always choosing the left path, he began to suspect something was amiss. A maze? Or has the space been altered? Song Jian furrowed his brow: Although the hall is vast, it shouldnt be this extensive The length of the passage Song Jian had traveled could easily encircle the entire hall and then some, making it clear that the situation was not as simple as he initially thought. Looking back, the winding passageway now seemed blurred, as if a thin layer of fog had enveloped it. As Song Jian tried walking backward, he found the air becoming viscous, hindering his retreat. The further back he went, the greater the resistance, and he felt like a bug trapped in resin, unable to escape its entrapment. After he hesitated for a moment, Song Jian turned around and continued forward. As he did, the airs viscosity and resistance gradually decreased, and quickly returned to normal. A strange place! Song Jian kept an increasing sense of caution in his heart. At that moment, a ghostly, white-haired skull appeared before him, its gore-filled, blinded eyes an utterly miserable sight. What technique should you use to counter the 17th move Turning Glance of the Swallow from the Returning Swallow Sword Technique? Which Sword Technique must be mastered to complete the Spiritual Snake Sword Technique? The skull relentlessly fired questions at Song Jian through its shattered eyes. Song Jians face darkened as he slashed his sword, unleashing a dazzling golden Sword Qi that filled the passage. Light Strike! Light Strike was extremely effective against these dark creatures. As the golden Sword Qi passed, the inquisitive old skull vanished. Still wearing a grim expression, Song Jian continued walking forward. He didnt receive any confirmation for killing the monster nor gained combat experience, suggesting the encounter was either an illusion, or his attack had not harmed the opponent. This hall is more dangerous than I thought! Song Jian said to himself. After another half hour of monotonously traversing the identical stone passages, Song Jian eventually reached the end of the hallway. A small room appeared before him, spanning around 20 square meters, with minimal furnishings except for a stone platform, upon which stood a monster over two meters tall. Song Jian squinted at the motionless monster, before his attention was drawn to an item on the stone platform behind it. It was a Skill Book, illuminated with a golden glow. A Skill Book? Song Jian was delighted, but to obtain it, he first needed to defeat the BOSS guarding it. Song Jians gaze once again focused on the monster in front of the stone platform. This monster looked like a wooden puppet, composed of thousands of wooden planks, and it firmly gripped a seven-foot-long sword that shimmered with a chilly gleam, seemingly unaffected by the passage of time. This sword also looks like a treasure! Song Jians eyes lit up, his fondness for one-handed swords undiminished despite already owning the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Set. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I dont need to hide anything here; I can unleash my full power! Song Jian put away his regular sword and, with a thought, summoned a dark red, glowing sword into his hand. At the same time, an entire set of Dark Gold armor appeared on his body, clearly part of the same set based on their design and style. The Ant Emperor Ancestor Set appeared in this world for the first time; Song Jian, enveloped in the Dark Gold armor, looked imposing and fierce, resembling a humanoid beast. A level 35 Swordwood Puppet BOSS with first-grade Combat Power. Let me see just how big the gap between my current strength and first-grade Combat Power really is! Song Jian muttered to himself. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jians figure dashed towards the Swordwood Puppet BOSS; The seemingly statue-like Swordwood Puppet instantly detected Song Jians hostility and opened its eyes, glowing with a red light. Clang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword fiercely clashed with the Swordwood Puppets sword, sending a shower of brilliant sparks flying as the blades connected; Clang, clang~ Two more strikes landed on the Swordwood Puppets sword, accompanied by the dance of two more sword shadows, one emitting a pale golden light and another a greenish-blue hue. Song Jian remained motionless as his frontal attack caused the Swordwood Puppet to stagger and step back. His confidence soared, and a sense of surprise filled his heart. With the Ant Emperor Ancestor Sets enhancement, my strength has more than doubled. I now have the ability to resist a first-grade Combat Power BOSS! Previously, Song Jian could only face a first-grade Combat Power BOSS after employing the Immortal Sword Body. This Skill Book will be mine! Song Jian glanced at the stone platform, his eyes shining with determination. Chapter 656: 656: All Foreigners Must Die Chapter 656: Chapter 656: All Foreigners Must Die The Puppet Boss made of Swordwood was pushed back, but it didnt pause at all. Its long sword danced in its hands, and its body became light and graceful, its flexibility even exceeding that of Song Jian by a noticeable margin. Song Jian squinted his eyes. How was it that this wooden puppet was giving off the feel of a living persons sword dance? He looked closer and saw that every movement of the Swordwood Puppet Boss comprised thousands of wooden components. It seemed that the body of the puppet was made not of cold wood but was akin to the musculature and skeletal system of a living being. The long swords in their hands collided continuously. Their figures lunged at each other like lightning, clashing many times in an instant. The defense of the Swordwood Puppet Boss was formidable, but under Song Jians incisive attacks, every hit left a scar over an inch deep. Beauty Sword Skill, first move, Drunken Royal Consort!, a synthesized voice low and deep came from the Swordwood Puppet Boss. It sounded a bit weird, but with that voice, the long sword in its hand suddenly became muddled. Clang, clang, clang~ Song Jian displayed his Broken Wing Dance. His figure was as intimidating as a roc in flight, but in front of the Swordwood Puppet Boss, it was as if he was ensnared in a silk net, even the final aerial effect of his attack was resisted by the Boss. After exchanging a dozen or so moves, Song Jian found no way to overcome the Swordwood Puppet Boss. All his attacks were dismantled, and the words dodge, parry, lost target floated above his head, indicating the dismantling of his attacks. After the Swordwood Puppet Boss finished a sequence of the Beauty Sword Skill, it began to alternate every move freely and smoothly, from any angle, at any position. Every sword strike that Song Jian made was parried by the Swordwood Puppet Boss. It continued to strike him with its sword, each strike taking only a small amount of Vitality Points, but over time, Song Jians Vitality Points gradually started to dwindle. Song Jians total vitality was less than the Swordwood Puppet Boss. Although it looked as if they were evenly matched, in reality, Song Jian was already at a disadvantage. Sword Silk! Sweeping Sword Style! Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian used all the techniques he had mastered but the Swordwood Puppet Boss countered all of them perfectly with the Beauty Sword Skill. He hardly inflicted any damage. Ever since it started using this strange sword technique, I havent been able to hurt it Song Jians heart sank. The joy he felt from his increased strength disappeared without a trace, replaced by a sense of helplessness. Beauty Sword Skill, first move, Drunken Royal Consort! The voice of the Swordwood Puppet Boss rang out again, it was launching the first move once more, attacking Song Jian. A strange thought crossed Song Jians mind. Could it be is it trying to teach me its sword technique? Once this idea popped up, he couldnt dismiss it. So, gritting his teeth, he decided to follow the Puppets moves and began to practice the Beauty Sword Skill with the Boss. For a time, Song Jians figure also became flexible. His sword technique resembled a graceful dance. Clang, clang, clang, clang~ A series of crisp block sounds echoed. This time, Song Jian completely withstood the attacks of the Swordwood Puppet Boss. Although he wasnt able to harm it, it didnt land any attacks on him either. For a moment, he got excited and threw all his attention into the study of the Beauty Sword Skill. Before he knew it, he had received a system prompt. System: You have grasped the Silver Level Sword Skill Beauty Sword Skill, currently at Level 1. Its simply teaching me its technique? Song Jian was stunned as he stared at the Swordwood Puppet Boss, and the Beauty Sword Skill continued to flow from his hands. Beauty Sword Skill (Silver), Level 1, Skill Effects: Physical damage increased by 12%, resistance +11, evasion +5, dodge +3, parry +7, attack speed increased by 5%; Skill Description: This sword technique divides into nine moves, each named after a beauty. The implementation of this sword technique is graceful, pleasing to the eye; Special Attributes: If the practitioner is female, the power of the sword technique increases by 100%; Looking at the skill column, Song Jian was speechless at the last special attribute mentioned in the description of swordplay. At this moment, this special attribute appeared in his skill column in gray, showing that this attribute was not activated; So Ive learned a sword technique for women Song Jian was slightly dumbfounded. He felt that without the power boost from the special attribute at the end, the power of this technique would probably compare to the Qingyun Sword Skill. Clang clang~ Without employing any other skills, Song Jian used the Beauty Sword Skill to battle the Swordwood Puppet. As the battle continued, the skill level of the Beauty Sword Skill also swiftly increased. It quickly rose from level one to level five, becoming increasingly powerful. Drunken Royal Consort, Xishi Wraps the Yarn, Goose Fall Strike, A Smile to Overwhelm the City, With his sword dances whirling, a small smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. His eyes softened, and a strange aura surrounded him. Clang! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword broke through the Swordwood Puppets defense and pierced its chest; Crack~ A sharp sound erupted from inside the Swordwood Puppets body. Its entire body stiffened, and the long sword in its hand slowly fell; Beauty Sword Skill, assessment passed! A deep voice echoed from within the body of the Swordwood Puppet. Song Jian was stunned, glancing at his skill column. Unbeknownst to him, the Beauty Sword Skill had already progressed to level six; As it turns out, one just needs to defeat this BOSS with the sword skill it teaches Song Jians face bore an expression of realization. However, just as Song Jian was about to walk past the Swordwood Puppet to get the scroll on the stone platform, the Puppet suddenly moved again. The long sword in its hand emitted a low whistling sound, sweeping towards Song Jian; First Style of Wind Spirit Sword Skill, Sweeping the World! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not again! Song Jian screamed, instinctively performing the Sacred Parry. Immediately, a burst of golden light radiated from his body and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his hand collided fiercely with the long sword of the Swordwood Puppet; Boom! With a loud noise, Song Jian was tossed against the stone wall of the room. The Swordwood Puppet, hit by the first style of its Wind Spirit Sword Skill, had a foot-long crack appear at its right shoulder. A faint oily scent wafted out from the opening. Drip, drip, drip, drip~ The Puppets scarlet eyes began flashing rapidly, and an alarm-like sound emitted from within its body; Significant damage sustained. Beginning analysis of combat process Enemy performed unknown sword skill, not present in records Beginning search in foreign skill database Beginning analogous matching search Probability that enemy used foreign skill is 99.8% Target determined as foreigner, activating level one alert, entering combat mode Foreigners, must die! The Swordwood Puppet roared in a deep voice. Its figure suddenly grew taller by tens of centimeters. Astonishingly, from the back of its shoulder blades, another pair of arms emerged. Together with the left arm, they held a longsword withdrawn from its body. Now, each of the Puppets four arms was holding a longsword, all pointed menacingly at Song Jian. Chapter 657: 657: Jian Qi Chapter 657: Chapter 657: Jian Qi Seeing the Swordwood Puppet BOSS suddenly becoming berserk, Song Jians heart sank, and his face instantly turned ugly, as he once again felt this worlds deep malice towards outsiders. How many challengers have entered this world in the past, bringing so much damage to this world, that every person in this world holds such deep hostility towards outsiders? Song Jian thought to himself. This relic called Sword Control Hall has existed for hundreds of years, and even in the configuration of this Swordwood Puppet, there is a deadly command against challengers like him. It can be seen that hundreds of years ago, there were challengers who entered this world and caused great harm to it, otherwise, outsiders would not be as unwelcome as stray dogs now. Watching the Four-armed Swordwood Puppet rush towards himself, Song Jian felt regretful in his heart. If he had not subconsciously used Sacred Parry just now, this Swordwood Puppet would not have discovered his true identity, and he might have been able to learn more sword techniques from it. It is well-known that in this world, upgrading sword techniques doesnt have skill point restrictions, as long as the proficiency is sufficient, it will automatically upgrade. Learning more skills in this world, even if the final mission fails, it wont be too much of a loss; Die now, foreigner! The Four-Armed Swordwood Puppet roared as if it had a vendetta against Song Jian. It waved its four long swords at Song Jian, seemingly like four well-coordinated Swordmasters attacking him at the same time. Even if Song Jian had not yet reached the first tier of Combat Power, facing this Swordwood Puppet would be challenging for a first-tier Combat Power peak expert. A faint grey and white aura emerged around Song Jians body. As the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword danced, the grey and white aura slowly flowed, forming a faint Tai Chi Yin-Yang fish pattern around Song Jian. When the Swordwood Puppets attacks touched Song Jians body, they would be drawn away by the Yin-Yang fish pattern formed by the grey and white aura, unable to damage Song Jian. But this effect could not last long. The short six-second duration soon passed, and Song Jian gritted his teeth, cast the Immortal Sword Body directly, and Summoned the small stone man to run to the side, throwing stones from a distance to harass the Swordwood Puppet. Although the little stone man was also level 30, it hadnt reached the first-tier Combat Power and could not compete with the Four-armed Swordwood Puppet. However, it had a skill called Throwing Stone Blocks, which was like a natural skill for the stone man, consuming very little energy but with decent power. If it hit the target, it could cause 150 damage points each time, and there was a certain chance to stun the target for 3 seconds. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the Immortal Sword Body activated, Song Jians strength increased significantly. The level 8 Immortal Sword Body allowed him to maintain a certain advantage against the frenzied attacks of the Swordwood Puppet. Although he could not avoid losing some blood, his damage to the Swordwood Puppet was greater. Bang! A stone hit the head of the Swordwood Puppet hard, and the previously frenzied Puppet suddenly stalled, with a stun symbol appearing above its head. Song Jians eyes lit up, and the sharp blade in his hand quickly cut off the already injured arm of the Puppet. Sword Silk! Flash Thunder Strike! Light Strike! Since his cover was blown, Song Jian had no scruples. He unleashed all his powerful skills at once, aiming to cut the injured arm of the Swordwood Puppet at the shoulder blade. The three seconds were not enough to cause huge damage to the Swordwood Puppet, but it was more than sufficient to destroy one of its already injured arms. Quickly, the arm holding the long sword was chopped off by Song Jian; The moment this arm fell to the ground, Song Jians eyes brightened. Although he didnt know the quality of the long sword used by his opponent, the fact that it had lasted so many years without rust indicated that it was likely of high quality. Song Jian took a step towards the severed arm, but before he could reach it, the hard outer wood of the arm slowly turned grey and black and turned to ashes in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, the long sword held by the arm seemed to have experienced thousands of years of erosion. In an instant, it rusted and eventually became a pile of iron slag. Song Jian was stunned, and a look of disappointment appeared on his face. It seemed that there was no way to get the Swordwood Puppets weapon now. Just then, the Swordwood Puppet had already awakened from its daze and, seemingly unaffected by the loss of an arm, roared and rushed towards Song Jian; Checking the remaining time for the Immortal Sword Body effect, there was nearly two minutes left. Song Jian turned around, brandishing his long sword, and fiercely collided with the Swordwood Puppet. Jian Qi looked at the scene ahead with a sullen face, feeling as if he had entered a labyrinth. No matter how he walked, he couldnt find any way out. At first, he was able to rely on his memory to remember the passages, but as more forks appeared, Jian Qis memory began to blur. His mind felt like a confusing web. Click, click, click~ A familiar sound came from the front, and a skeleton holding a long sword appeared before him. He had already encountered dozens of such monsters, sometimes in groups of three or five and sometimes just one. Although these sword-wielding skeleton monsters were at level 35, they did not possess first-tier Combat Power. Jian Qi could easily deal with them, but the chaotic passages and endless skeleton monsters made Jian Qis mood increasingly worse. Damn it, what is this place? Why are there so many forks and passages Jian Qi angrily cleaved the sword-wielding skeleton monster in front of him into pieces, unable to restrain himself from roaring out loud. Just then, a rumbling tremor came from the distance, sounding as if something had suddenly started up. Finally, something unusual happened. Jian Qis eyes lit up, and he sprinted towards the source of the sound. After enduring more than an hour of boredom, Jian Qi was about to go mad. Even if there was a first-tier Combat Power BOSS ahead, he would rather fight it than continue wandering aimlessly in the endless passages. Following the passage forward for more than ten meters, Jian Qi finally saw a side hall ahead. This side hall was only about twenty square meters, surrounded by huge stone walls. A monster covered in hard steel armor was slowly relaxing its body. Behind this BOSS, there was a gorgeous weapon rack, on which a long sword was placed diagonally. It emitted a dark golden light, shining brilliantly! Jian Qis eyes lit up, and his face was filled with ecstasy. Unable to restrain himself, he burst into laughter. Chapter 658: 658: Self-Destruction Chapter 658: Chapter 658: Self-Destruction Jian Qi could not help but fixate his gaze on the long sword that radiated a dull gold light, and an exhilaration filled his heart. I indeed made the right choice, these ruins do contain treasures! Jian Qi stomped his foot, his figure darted like lightning towards the iron-armored beast guarding the treasure. Sword Qi filled the air, causing an intense tremor. The light of the sword flashed. The iron puppet let out an infuriated roar, its double-handed sword whistling through the air like the wind, entangling itself with Jian Qi. Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword continually slashed at the other arm of the Swordwood puppet. He was determined to chop off the opponents arm, even if it meant taking a few hits from the Swordwood puppet. In just a few minutes, Song Jian had attacked the Swordwood puppets other arm dozens of times. A large crack appeared at the puppets shoulder area. Not long after, Song Jian had chopped off the other arm of the Swordwood puppet. Now, it only had the pair of arms on its back left. These two arms were not as agile as the previous ones. Moreover, the wounds on the left and right shoulders of the Swordwood puppet also affected these two arms. The swordplay performed by these arms was already less coordinated than before, the two long swords even collided with each other at times; Boom! Another stone hit the Swordwood puppet. Even though it did not trigger a dizzying effect, it made the puppet wobble a little, disrupting its attack rhythm. Seizing this opportunity, Song Jian swiftly moved to the left side of the Swordwood puppet boss and violently stabbed its wound. Crack~ The long sword pierced into the body of the Swordwood puppet. Song Jian stirred it vigorously, causing a shattering noise from within the puppet. A critical damage point of over a thousand was lifted from the top of the Swordwood puppets head. A smile surfaced on Song Jians mouth. The Swordwood puppets movement was slowing down significantly. Song Jian could already sense the advent of victory beckoning to him, and his gaze fell once again on the stone platform behind the boss. A dark gold quality skill, I wonder what kind of swordplay it is! Song Jian speculated in his heart. At this moment, the vitality points of the Swordwood puppet had dropped to less than one-third. Suddenly, a red light emerged on the surface of its body and started flashing rapidly. Song Jian immediately sensed a massive threat rushing towards him. His body stiffened and he hastily retreated; Damn it, I was too careless. I didnt expect this BOSS to explode! Song Jians face instantly turned ugly. His rapid increase in strength made him somewhat complacent. Despite not having first-order combat power, he was able to kill a BOSS with first-order combat power. All these altered Song Jians mentality. However, the scene before his eyes felt like a cold bucket of water drenching him from head to toe. Before he could exit the room, the Swordwood puppet BOSS exploded like a bomb; Song Jian had just enough time to use Iron Wings to protect himself. He didnt have time to activate the bloody shield that inherently came with his ring. He was directly blasted off by the explosion. Boom~ A thunderous roar shook the stone house, causing everything to tremble violently. Song Jian felt as if he had been hit by a heavy punch. He lost control of his body and charged forward uncontrollably, crashing heavily into the stone wall. Crack~ Fragments of stone flew around, and Song Jian felt as if all the bones in his body had shattered. His entire body ached, his mouth was full of blood, and his vision turned black. He seemed to have lost all his strength. Looking at his vitality points, there were only double digits left, and he was afflicted with impairments like bone fractures and bleeding; Struggling, Song Jian performed a surgical treatment on himself. He eliminated the status of bone fracture and bleeding, then fumbled out a bottle of healing potion from the bag and drank it painfully. What an oversight, I didnt expect it to explode Song Jians face was pale, and his expression was full of fear. His Iron Wings were now shattered, barely recognizable. Fortunately, it was a skill, not a piece of equipment. Otherwise, it probably would have had zero durability and be ruined. I was so close, so close to triggering the Enemy of Death God. Damn it Gasping heavily, Song Jian sat up. In the distance, Jian Qi had already knocked the iron-armored puppet to the ground, but he himself had sustained considerable injuries. A wound more than a foot long was slashed on his left shoulder, the muscles were exposed, revealing the crimson flesh inside. The blood continued to pour out, quickly soaking half of his clothes, making him look quite in a sorry state. Sitting on the ground, Jian Qi took out a bottle of pills from his pocket, popped a red and a green pill into his mouth, and started to channel his energy to accelerate the absorption of the pills. After a short time, his face regained its rosy color. The frightening wound on his shoulder had also grown a thin layer of flesh on the surface and stopped bleeding. At this moment, a thunderous boom came from afar. Even the ground under him trembled slightly, causing him to frown and look towards the direction of the explosion. Could it be the senior brother? Jian Qi murmured to himself. However, he quickly shifted his gaze back and headed towards the weapon rack in the center of the side hall. The dark gold quality long sword was worth a fortune, much better than his current weapon. Song Jian sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed, silently recovering his vitality points. After a short while, Song Jian felt something nudging his calves. He opened his eyes and saw the little stone man was laying on the ground, continuously nudging him with its head. Song Jian gave a small smile. The damage caused by the little stone man was quite substantial. Most importantly, it had stunned the BOSS at least three times. It was during those times when the BOSS was stunned that Song Jian had the opportunity to chop off the sword-wielding arm of the BOSS; During the BOSS explosion just now, the little stone man was at a distance due to its ranged attacks and hence received less damage. Its vitality points were still nearly half left. However, it still looked pitiful at the moment. Almost half of its body was shattered by the explosion. It was also missing an arm, and its steps were faltering. It seemed like it would be unable to continue fighting anytime soon. Song Jian patted its smooth head and put it into the pet space. In the pet space, regardless of how serious the injuries were, they could gradually recover over time; After Song Jian felt that his condition had mostly recovered, he stood up and walked towards the stone platform. This is a dark gold quality skill book, which for Song Jian, might be the biggest gain from this assessment world. As he was walking towards the stone platform, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a golden glow among the scattered remains of the Swordwood puppet. His face instantly lit up with delight. This guardian BOSS had actually dropped a golden quality item. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 659: Book of Fusion Chapter 659: Chapter 659: Book of Fusion Many times in the game, Bosses guarding treasures didnt drop items. The treasures they protected were actually their loot. However, the fact that the Swordwood Puppet also dropped an item and that of high quality, gave Song Jian an unexpected thrill. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was originally going to retrieve the Dark Gold Quality Skill Book, but he casually picked up the golden item dropped by the Boss as well. Skill Book: Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Usage Effect: The user can learn the skill Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique after usage. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique (Gold quality): A sword technique created by perceiving natural forces such as wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. The technique contains twelve moves, each can harness the power of nature to deal extra damage to the target. A sword technique that uses the power of nature? Song Jian frowned slightly as he read the skill introduction. This sword technique was somewhat vague and didnt specify its attributes. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian decided to learn it directly. The Skill Book turned into a golden light and disappeared. Instantly, a stream of information containing the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique flooded into his mind. Ouch~ Song Jian didnt expect the content of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique to be so vast. He momentarily felt as if his brain was being hit with a heavy hammer. He immediately felt dizzy, and blood trickled from his nostrils. Evening Snow, Lightning Thunder, Wind Sweeping Clouds, Torrential Rain, Nine Suns Shining the Sky, Stars Surrounding the Moon, In his mind, a figure appeared, constantly brandishing a long sword, where every stroke and every move could trigger the transformation of natural phenomena. Song Jian was stunned. He didnt expect the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique to be so powerful that one sword strike could harness the natural forces within several hundred meters for his own use. This this is unbelievable, is this a sword technique, or sorcery! Song Jian exclaimed: However, although this sword technique is powerful, mastering it is not something that can be achieved in a short time Each move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique can harness a different natural force such as thunder, fog, frost, and even the power of the sun, moon, and stars. After resting for a while, Song Jian stood up slowly. In his skill bar, the icon of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique had already appeared. However, of the twelve sword moves, now only the first one Evening Snow could be used. The other eleven were all in an unusable grey state. Song Jians gaze fell on the second move and found it could only be unlocked when the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique reached level 2. It seems that each time the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is upgraded by a level, a corresponding move can be unlocked Song Jian mused. Song Jian removed his eyes from the moves of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique and walked towards the stone platform. The dropped sword technique from the Boss was an unexpected delight, but Song Jian didnt forget that there were more precious items awaiting his collection. It seems to be another skill book. I wonder what skill it will be this time. Probably another sword technique. Well, with so many different sword techniques, which one should I practice? Song Jian immediately fell into a happy confusion. Other players complained about having too few skills, while Song Jian was worried about which sword technique to focus on. However, when Song Jian picked up the book on the stone platform, he was taken aback. Its not a Skill Book but an item? Song Jian was surprised. Song Jian had one book type item before, the Book of the Abyss, which almost allowed Song Jian to impersonate another profession, similar to an Abyssal Mage; However, all the skills in this book required a vast amount of battle experience to activate. So far, Song Jian had only activated the basic two skills: Abyss Magic Flame Armor and Abyss Temptation; The Book of the Abyss covered a complete skill tree, and if all the skills on it were activated, Song Jian could completely impersonate an Abyssal Mage. Book of Fusion? What is this! When Song Jian examined the book sparkling with dark gold light in his hand and figured out its use, his face lit up with ecstatic joy. This, how is this possible, how can there be such an overpowered item? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. Book of Fusion (Dark Gold): Special item, Usage Effect: Can fuse two skills into one; Method of Usage: Set one skill as the primary skill and another as the secondary skill, for upgrading; Upgrade Effect 1: The secondary skill will disappear, and the primary skill will acquire the corresponding level increase; Upgrade Effect 2: Both primary and secondary skills will disappear, giving birth to a new skill which will cover all the characteristics of the two skills; Usage Requirement: None. Without the Book of Fusion, if one wants to fuse two skills, both skills must be upgraded to the max level. This requires a considerable amount of time and energy to raise the skill proficiency, and a vast number of skill points for skill progression. However, with this special item, the Book of Fusion, all previous limitations are removed, and two skills can directly be fused into one. Moreover, the biggest benefit of the Book of Fusion is that there is no possibility of failure. Either the proficiency of the primary skill increases, thus upgrading the level of the primary skill, or a stronger new skill will emerge after fusion. After obtaining this item, Song Jian had an urge to fuse all his skills immediately; However, Song Jian soon calmed down. Certainly, it was impossible for this book to be flawless. The most critical point was that after using the Book of Fusion, regardless of the outcome, two skills will always transform into one skill. If he used this item frequently, he could end up with fewer skills in the end, leading to a potential decrease in power. After some thought, Song Jian finally decided to first fuse two skills of lesser importance to see the results; After selecting from the skill bar for a while, Song Jian finally picked two skills, the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique and the Qingyun Sword Skill. The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is a sword technique that borrows the power of nature, while the Qingyun Sword Skill is a sword technique realized by the state of natural flowing clouds. The core of both is very similar, its just that Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is more comprehensive pondered Song Jian. He opened the Book of Fusion, set the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique as the primary skill and Qingyun Sword Skill as the secondary skill and started the fusion process. Whoooosh~ The Book of Fusion slowly floated up, hanging in mid-air with the pages flipping automatically. The two original skills turned into two swirling energy balls, and under the pull of the Book of Fusion, slowly came together and gradually fused into one. A flash of white light, and the Book of Fusion flew back into Song Jians hand. At this time, his skill bar had changed. The Qingyun Sword Skill which had been cultivated to level nine had disappeared, replaced by the proficiency level of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, which had significantly increased. The first situation occurred. The secondary skill disappeared, and the primary skill gained proficiency? Song Jian frowned slightly, opened the fusion information and started to read. System: You used the Book of Fusion, set Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique as the primary skill and Qingyun Sword Skill as the secondary skill, and began fusion System: Fusion successful, Qingyun Sword Skill disappeared, Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique gained three hundred and twenty points of proficiency. The second move of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Wind Sweeping Clouds, has its effect strengthened; Wind Sweeping Clouds skill power increases by 15%, attack range +3. Within the skill range, the lagging effect is triggered, changing from the original movement speed decrease by 30% to movement speed decrease by 45%. Chapter 660: Occupational Advancement Chapter 660: Chapter 660: Occupational Advancement After merging, it not only enhances proficiency but also improves skill effects? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Its a pity, however, the second move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique can only be unlocked at Level 2. Even if the power and effect of the Wind Sweeping Clouds is enhanced now, Song Jian cant feel it yet. It requires two sword techniques with compatible inner nature to potentially enhance the corresponding skill effect and power Song Jian pondered for a moment, before shifting his gaze onto the Flash Thunder Strike. Flash Thunder Strike carries electrical attributes. If it is fused with the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, it might be able to enhance the power and effect of the Electric Thunder Strike sword move; Nevertheless, even if it could be enhanced now, Song Jian had no intention of doing so. Having more skills is not necessarily better, but having fewer isnt better either. Enhancing it now would not only erase the Flash Thunder Strike, but the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique couldnt be immediately enhanced either. There would be no use for the Electric Thunder Strike sword move for a while, and strength would be reduced instead of increased C it wouldnt be worthwhile. Ill continue to merge other skills after mastering the first move Song Jian thought to himself. He puts away the Book of Fusion and continues forward; Jian Qi, at this moment, was also holding a longsword emitting a dark gold glow, laughing heartily towards the sky; After many twists and turns, Chang Qinghe finally exited the passageway, arriving at a place that resembled a back garden, filled with various planted flowers and plants. However, due to years of neglect, it appeared somewhat disarrayed; At the center of the garden was a pond, which looked like a huge sapphire, without a single ripple on its surface. What was most strange was the complete silence in the area, it was utterly eerie; Chang Qings brow furrowed in suspicion. Hesitating for a moment, he remained vigilant as he slowly approached the pond; Is this place still part of the main halls ruins? Or was I unknowingly teleported somewhere else? Chang Qinghe wondered. As he stood by the pond, he suddenly spotted a dazzling golden glow emitting from the light-blue bottom of the pond. A golden quality treasure? Chang Qinghe was delighted, but soon a trace of doubt surfaced on his face: Why would such a valuable treasure appear at the bottom of the pond? Could someone have discarded it here? After pondering for a while without figuring it out, Chang Qinghe was still very tempted by the golden quality item. He had no intention of leaving; A gift from heaven, missed, must bear its curse! Chang Qinghe gritted his teeth: This treasure appearing before me must mean its mine. Upon this thought, Chang Qinghe takes a step forward, stepping on the edge of the pond as the water quickly soaked his shoes. At that moment, the originally calm water surface suddenly began to ripple. Soon, the gentle ripples turned into violent undulations; the entire pond seemed to be boiling, tumbling violently. I knew it wouldnt be so simple Chang Qinghe retreated a step, drawing his sword in preparation. In no time, all the clear water in the pond started to gather toward the center. A huge elemental water monster rose from the pond, roaring at Chang Qinghe; This elemental water BOSS was made entirely of pond water. Its waist and below had merged with the pond. Its muscular body was light blue, with prominent muscles; Intruder, Intruder detected, Destruction, all creatures are enemies of Gulras! The elemental Water Boss Gulras roared. With both hands held in front of his chest and cold Ice elements constantly condensing there, a cold and chilly ice sphere soon appeared in its palm. Frost Arrow! With a roar from Gulras, the ice sphere in his hands, trailing a long icy tail, shot towards Chang Qinghe like an arrow. Wielding his long sword, Chang Qinghe shouted: Water has no definite shape, one sword can break it! A dazzling Sword Qi, radiating the aura of surging waves, swept towards the Frost Arrow like a great river; S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ The collision was fierce as cold air spread out. The intense force sent Chang Qinghe back by two steps, his face turned pale and he felt a slight stifling sensation in his chest. This BOSS is so powerful? Chang Qinghe exclaimed in surprise, but his face did not show fear, instead, he was delighted. The stronger the guardian beast, the more precious the golden quality item must be. Chang Qinghe let out a big laugh, his body suddenly emitted a brilliant light, and three iron chain-like shadows appeared on his body, tightly binding him. Ill let you witness my real power today! Chang Qinghes face was all smiles. Gathering up his strength, he shouted: Open! Crack! A crisp shattering sound was heard. The three iron chain shadows wrapped around his body suddenly shattered into pieces. Chang Qinghes aura soared, and behind him emerged a shadow of a turbulent, roaring river; Furious Waves! Chang Qinghe stomped his foot, and his entire body shot into the air. His sword let out a dazzling light as he slashed towards the water elemental BOSSs head; Song Jian tidied up a bit, put away the Book of Fusion, and then walked through the stone room and down the corridor in front; The subsequent passage seemed much simpler. After walking for only a tens of minutes, Song Jian arrived at a spacious hall. This hall was as large as three or four basketball courts. Every few meters, a tall stone statue stood. These statues were of various races, including humans, beastmen, elves, and even one that had a head similar to an octopus. The common thing between all the sculptures was that they each held a long sword in their hand, gripping the hilt with both hands, pointing the blade downward in front of them. The moment Song Jian stepped into this hall, a grand voice sounded in his ears; To control the sword with the body, to master the sword with the mind, to break through ones limits. If you wish to advance your occupation even further, you must undertake a more rigorous trial. Are you ready? Advance my occupation? Song Jian paused, then became ecstatic; he had stumbled upon an occupation advancement trial here C it was an unexpected joy; When he first obtained the Sword Controller occupation, his occupation mentor, Duan Jian, had said that continuing along this path, the next level was the Sword Master, followed by an even higher-level occupation, and the final occupation would be one of the ten singular occupations C the Sword Immortal! Im ready! Song Jian immediately shouted. In the hall, the deep voice echoed once again; Choose your trial target. Each one of them was once a formidable swordsman. Defeat them with your sword, and you will gain a more powerful occupation! During the battle, no one is allowed to assist you. If you receive any help during the fight, the trial will be deemed a failure! Chapter 661: 661: Duan Wudi Chapter 661: Chapter 661: Duan Wudi Song Jian glanced at his own status and found that after taking on the trial, his Pet Space had been directly sealed. He had lost all contact with his pets; whether it was the Black Dragon that could not be summoned in this world, or the small stone man who was recovering from its injuries in a deep slumber, he could not reach any of them; His Follower Asia could no longer send him any messages; he was also unable to transmit any messages in this world; sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blood Pool Summoning Skill was sealed too. But even without the seal, a group of blood birds, blood corpses and blood wolves, without any first-grade combat power, most likely couldnt provide much assistance; Please choose the trial target you want to defeat! The voice sounded again, as if urging him to make a selection quickly. Song Jian turned his gaze toward the statues in the hall. Though these statues were all of formidable swordsmen, there would certainly be differences in their capabilities. Even if their strength was at the same level, the sword techniques they excelled at could never be identical. If he could select a target that he could counter, the fight would undoubtedly be much easier; Song Jian looked over each of these statues in turn; Kuto, Human, born in Dark History year 1187, died in Light History year 117, devoted his life to the liberation movement of the world, killed 7,900 aliens, known as Nightmare of Aliens, skilled in sword techniques C Wailing Sword, Ten Directions Strangling Sword Technique, etc. His swordsmanship is bold and confident, and its especially suitable for battlefield environments Wu Luer, Beastman of the Fox Clan, Sword Saint, born in Dark History 1153, died in Light History 120, skilled in Beast Blade Roar, Spirit Flash Sword Skill, etc. His swordsmanship is as fast as lightning, with an offensive as thunderous, extremely fast, suitable for close combat As Song Jian approached each statue, the information about the statues past life would appear in his mind. From these details, he could understand the sword techniques used by the statue and the style of its swordsmanship; After checking out seven or eight statues, Song Jian came to the last one. The material used for this statue was the poorest, but it was the most intricately carved one. Each detail was brought to life, as if it wanted people to recognize it at first glance. The armor this man is wearing looks somewhat familiar Song Jian inspected the statue from head to toe and began to read its information. Duan Wudi, an alien, arrived in Light History year 101, disappeared in Light History year 105, killed seventy-eight powerful figures with the title of Sword Saint. His most famous battle was the one after his alien identity was revealed, where he was ambushed by hundreds of Sword Saints, but managed to escape by killing more than ten people at the cost of sustaining severe injuries. This battle was dubiously known as the Battle of Shame. He was adept at the sword techniques C Dugus Nine Swords, Formation Breaking Blade, Middle Rushing Sword Finger, Young Merchant Sword Finger, Sword Twenty-Three Duan Wudi, an alien? Is this an NPC from the game world? A wry smile spread across Song Jians face, surprised that among his trial targets, there was someone from his own world, and also an NPC. This mans surname is Duan too, I wonder if he has any connection with my Combat Mentor Duan Jian. Song Jian thought secretly: Even if he did, he probably wouldnt know who Duan Jian is, given the age difference, Duan Jian might be centuries apart from him Well, lets choose him then. After all, we both come from the same place. Hes a fellow townsman. Song Jian muttered to himself, choosing the statue in front of him, named Duan Wudi; Do you confirm your trial target? Confirm! Cra-ck Cra-ck Cra-ck~ An echoing series of cracking sounds rang out, and the statue of Duan Wudi began to reveal spiderweb-like fractures on its surface. In no time at all, with a loud boom, Duan Wudis statue exploded into pieces. In its place, a figure began to slowly transition from illusion to reality. Tsk, tsk, tsk, cant you guys who come for class advancement not choose me every time? Amongst the rubble, a figure that seemed rather flustered appeared in front of Song Jian. Did an alien eat your rice? You choose me every time during class advancement. Do you think Im easy to bully? A fairly young man, who was the spitting image of Duan Wudis statue, appeared in front of Song Jian. Senior! Song Jian saluted with his fists. Huh? Duan Wudi was taken aback as he carefully examined Song Jian. Haha, youre just like me, youre also Duan Wudi pointed at Song Jian and started to laugh uproariously; I didnt expect, truly didnt expect, that Id meet someone from the same world here Holding his belly, laughter brought tears to Duan Wudis eyes. Oh my, this is hilarious. I wonder if those who placed me in the Trial Hall ever expected this day to come, that an alien would enter the Trial Hall. I wish I could see their faces! Duan Wudi leaned on his knees, laughing for quite a while before finally stopping. Senior, are you being imprisoned here? Do you need me to help you get out of here? Song Jian asked. Apparently, this mans existence had been a trial target for a long time, and Song Jian wasnt sure how many years he had been here. However, it should have been several centuries at least; No need, I am just a fraction of Duan Wudi! The man in front of him waved his hand and said: When they severely injured Duan Wudi in the past, they used a secret method to extract a piece of his spirit and created me. As soon as I leave this hall, I will disappear. Then, Senior, shall we start? Song Jian made a fist with one hand and placed it in the palm of the other hand, Please show mercy! Come on, show me your most powerful sword attack. Let me see what level of strength the youths of our world are at now! Duan Wudi adopted a pose with a sword in his right hand, the tip of the sword pointing down, while his left hand was held behind his back. He had a smile on his face, the demeanor of a grandmaster, appearing to be an enlightened being. Well, I wont be polite then! With a thought, Song Jian activated the Immortal Sword Body immediately, and his aura soared; Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, First Style, Twilight Snow! With a soft shout, the Invisible Sword Qi within Song Jians body, in an instant, all rushed towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in his right arm; The entire hall was covered in a thin layer of frost, snow actually began to fall from the ceiling of the hall. In no time, the hall was filled with snow, and the temperature dropped by twenty to thirty degrees; The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique? Haha, this was that old mans most powerful sword maneuver, and youve learned it? A surprised look appeared in Duan Wudis eyes. At this moment, his feet were deeply buried in the snow, and his legs from the knee down were encased in thick ice, completely immobilized; Song Jians figure had disappeared in the heavy snow. Now, at this moment, all the snow in the sky was rapidly converging onto Duan Wudi, with each snowflake made from condensed Sword Qi; Youve mastered it somewhat Duan Wudi still maintained the light smile on his face. Watching the snowflakes rushing towards him from all directions, the next moment, the long sword in his hand suddenly began to whirl; Dugus Nine Swords, Arrow Breaking Style! With a soft cry, vibrant Sword Qi suddenly began to shine within a three-foot radius around Duan Wudi. His figure began to move correspondingly, but only the part of his body from the waist up. His feet remained stuck in the ice and snow. Chapter 662: 662: Sword Master Chapter 662: Chapter 662: Sword Master Ding ding ding ding~ A rapid series of collision sounds echoed around the hall. Around Duan Wudis body, snowflakes made from condensed Sword Qi continuously shattered. With each exploding snowflake, countless tiny needle-like Sword Qi would shoot out in all directions C but they were unable to penetrate Duan Wudis immediate vicinity. Three feet around his body, it was as if an invisible air wall blocked all the Sword Qi. The snowflakes in the air grew more numerous and dense, but Duan Wudi exhibited no signs of exhaustion. The speed of his swaying body increased; Song Jian could only watch as countless sword lights bloomed around him. In the instant when all the snowflakes shattered, a chill light appeared behind Duan Wudis head. Song Jians figure appeared behind Duan Wudi, and the chill light was the long sword in his hands. You have the same habits as that old man, preferring to strike with the final sword from behind? Duan Wudi chuckled, as he surprisingly swung his long sword from below his ribs at a bizarre angle, stabbing towards Song Jians forehead. Song Jian was taken aback. If he continued his strike, before his sword could even touch the back of Duan Wudis head, he would smash into Duan Wudis sword tip. Senior, how are you so familiar with this sword technique? Song Jian promptly stopped himself, performing a backflip to dodge Duan Wudis long sword. He stumbled back two steps, a look of surprise on his face. Hahaha, the guy who created this sword technique fought with me a dozen times. One of his eyes was taken by me, how could I not be familiar with his sword technique? Duan Wudi heartily laughed. Song Jian glanced to the left. Indeed, one of the statues in the hall was blind in one eye. However, there was no mention of him excelling at the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique in his description. Yes, that old man Duan Wudi laughed. Come on, dont try to fight me with the sword techniques you learned in this world. Ive encountered at least 90% of the sword techniques. As long as its a somewhat famous sword technique, I have a way to counter it! Song Jian nodded and started using other sword techniques. However, no matter what sword technique he used, Duan Wudi was always able to counter with another technique. Even though the strength Duan Wudi was currently exhibiting was barely that of a first-grade combatant, Song Jian was left feeling helpless. Just as Song Jian was about to give up, he suddenly remembered one of his auxiliary battle skills C the Minds Eye! With a thought, a crimson cross appeared around Duan Wudis body, an aiming crosshair that was undetectable by Duan Wudi, only visible to Song Jian. Tai Chi Sword Skill! Song Jian drew upon the Tai Chi Sword Skill. The grey and white energy quickly concentrated around his body, shaping into a phantom image of the Yin Yang fish that symbolises Tai Chi. Tai Chi Sword Skill? Interesting! A smile appeared at the corner of Duan Wudis mouth, he seemed to have thought of something. He retracted his long sword and surprisingly reinitiated Dugus Nine Swords. Song Jian was only using the Tai Chi Sword Skill to stall for time, not to defeat Duan Wudi. Three seconds later, the crosshair moved to an empty space three meters away from Duan Wudis side and began to blink without moving. Song Jian was taken aback, but decided to trust his skill. In the middle of his brow, the Vertical Eye slowly opened. A dazzling silver beam of light shot out towards the location indicated by the crosshairs. Boom, boom, boom~ A series of explosions sounded. Duan Wudi, who had been facing Song Jian, suddenly vanished, and a figure slowly emerged from the bombarded location. You were able to find my true body? Duan Wudis voice suddenly echoed, filled with a tone of surprise. The power of Minds Eye was variable, causing damage that was based on a percentage. The stronger Song Jian became, the greater the damage Minds Eye inflicted. With Song Jians current strength, the damage caused every second had already exceeded five hundred. If you fully bore the damage from Minds Eye from start to end, the final damage could exceed two thousand C and thats without a critical hit. The moment Duan Wudis real body appeared, a system notification sounded next to Song Jians ear. System: You have completed the profession upgrade task. Your epic profession, Sword Controller, has been promoted to Sword Master! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You have comprehended the core skill of Sword Master, Sword Control Skill! System: You have comprehended the core skill of Sword Master, Creation of Sword Spirit! System: Your strength attribute permanently increases by 5 points, agility attribute permanently increases by 8 points, physique attribute permanently increases by 5 points, and spirit attribute permanently increases by 50 points. In an instant, Song Jian felt as if his head had been struck hard. Something exploded in his mind, causing him to lose consciousness. Blood streamed from his seven orifices, giving the appearance of imminent death. Watching Song Jian collapse onto the ground, Duan Wudi smiled slightly. His figure slowly faded, eventually disappearing completely. His previously shattered statue began to show a phantom image. This phantom gradually solidified with the passage of time. It wouldnt be long before it returned to its original state. Song Jian lay motionless on the cold ground for an unknown amount of time before slowly opening his eyes. Within his eyes, a star-like radiance flickered brightly, only slowly fading after a long while. What happened to me? Touching the dry blood on his face, Song Jian looked confused. However, he quickly regained his memory. Ive successfully advanced! A joyful expression emerged on Song Jians face. He then realized that his memory seemed greatly enhanced. He could clearly recall things from his childhood that hed forgotten, even every lesson hed learned in elementary and middle school. He could remember how he had entered the game, his fighting and slaughtering adventures in the game, and all the detailed experiences. Reaching into his chest, he took out a blank Sword Stone. With a thought, a silver talisman knife flew out. Without using the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, Song Jian was able to control the talisman knife as easily as his own limbs, carving the blank Sword Stone. Other auxiliary materials automatically flew into the blank Sword Stone. In a short while, a Sunburn-class Sword Qi Stone was successfully finished. Nine times, a Sword Qi Stone that can release Sunburn-class Sword Qi nine times! Looking at the golden Sword Qi Stone in his hand, Song Jians face lit up with a joyful expression. The 50-point enhancement to his Spirit attribute transformed Song Jian. Now, he could almost be compared to a magic-related profession which specialized in the Spirit attribute. Moreover, the Spirit attribute had become his highest attribute, even exceeding his strength, agility, and physique. Am I even considered a melee class now? A peculiar expression appeared on Song Jians face. Chapter 663: 663: Sword Control Skill Chapter 663: Chapter 663: Sword Control Skill Song Jian checked his status; his strength attribute had exceeded sixty-five points, agility attribute reached sixty points, constitution attribute reached forty-nine points, and spirit attribute reached seventy-four points. Song Jian discovered that his perception now enveloped the entire hall, and any minor changes within it couldnt escape his detection. This sudden increase in spirit made Song Jian feel like he was in control of everything. However, Song Jian knew that this was just an illusion, and this feeling would gradually disappear once he adapted to his current state. As Song Jian was slowly adapting to his new status, his eyes suddenly widened, seemingly perceiving something. At that moment, a figure appeared behind him. Jian Qi looked at the hall and the statues in it, a surprised expression on his face. Heritage Statues? Are these Heritage Statues? Jian Qi couldnt help but shout. But when he saw Song Jian sitting on the floor with his legs crossed and the last statue turned into a phantom, his expression instantly darkened, and a touch of sinister flashed in his eyes. Second Senior Brother, youre here too? Without turning his head, Song Jian spoke, a trace of coldness on the corner of his mouth; Little Junior Brother? Jian Qi was startled, seemingly not expecting to see Song Jian in this place. However, he immediately thought about the statue that had turned into a phantom and a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes. Song Jian, how did you enter this ruin? Jian Qi asked harshly. Second Senior Brother, your question is a bit strange. Isnt it you who invited me to come explore this ruin together? Song Jian slowly stood up, turned around, and looked at Jian Qi with a half-smile; Jian Qi was momentarily speechless. He and Chang Qinghe had invited Song Jian without any good intentions, they merely wanted to use Song Jian as cannon fodder to attract the attention of the guardian BOSS outside. However, unexpectedly, the other party did not back down but instead entered the ruins as well. Could it be that he killed the BOSS? Jian Qi wondered in his heart, but quickly dismissed the idea. With the strength of that BOSS and the hundreds of ordinary ghosts surrounding it, even if Chang Qinghe and I joined forces, it would be impossible to kill all these monsters. Once those ghosts enter a berserk state, even we would have to retreat. How did he break in? I never thought that Little Junior Brother was so good at hiding his true abilities! Jian Qi sarcastically said. I have to thank both of my Senior Brothers for bringing me here; otherwise, how could I have obtained such a great opportunity? Song Jian displayed a happy smile on his face. Jian Qis face became even more gloomy, and he sneered: Little Junior Brother, it seems that you have already obtained the inheritance of this powerful person. I wonder what kind of inheritance youve gained. Can you show it to your Senior Brother? Senior Brother, why dont you have a look yourself? I just obtained it, and my control over it is not very good yet! Song Jian laughed, showing a shy expression on his face. This hall was his professional advancement assessment, but for the people of this world, it was the Heritage Hall, where one could accept the inheritance of any statue. It was nothing short of a pie falling from the sky for the people of this world; Jian Qi glanced at Song Jian and slowly walked towards the statues; Its better for the inheritance you received not to be too outstanding; otherwise A trace of fierceness flashed in the depths of Jian Qis eyes; In reality, not all the inheritances from these Heritage Statues were powerful; some of them had a very specific orientation. If Jian Qi encountered such an inheritance, he likely wouldnt accept it either; Little Junior Brother, perhaps you dont know that the inheritances in this Heritage Hall can only be passed on to one person every hundred years. Afterwards, you must wait for a hundred years for that Heritage Statue to recover before it can continue to be passed on to the next inheritor. Jian Qi slowly spoke as he walked. Moreover, the most important thing is, if you havent left this ruin, by killing you, the inheritance you just obtained will drop in the form of an inheritance scroll Jian Qi coldly glanced at Song Jian and then placed his hand on the phantom statue of Duan Wudi. With his eyes slightly closed, Jian Qi examined Duan Wudis information. Although the summaries of these statues did not contain inheritance content, by examining the deeds of the person in front of the statue, one could roughly guess the strength he possessed and the possible inheritance he left behind. A foreigner? He killed seventy-eight powerful Swordmasters? Under the siege of hundreds of Swordmasters, he counter-killed more than ten and successfully escaped? Jian Qis arm trembled slightly, as he had never heard of such a powerful Swordmaster before; Although hes a foreigner, his power is beyond doubt. This- this is just Jian Qis face was filled with astonishment. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why did Song Jian receive his inheritance? Why not me? Jian Qi looked regretful as he thought: If it werent for the prolonged battle with the Dark Gold Quality Guardian BOSS, maybe I would have been the first one to enter this Heritage Hall! No, this inheritance must be mine! It must be mine! Jian Qi trembled all over, his face twisted in greed. If he didnt know about this, it would have been fine. But now that the inheritance had almost brushed past him, it was like millions of little worms were gnawing at his heart, causing him unbearable pain, and his eyes starting to redden; Song Jian! Jian Qi turned his back to Song Jian, slightly bowed his head, and his Sword Qi surged like scorching flames: Its not that I dont have the spirit of camaraderie, its just that this foreigners inheritance is too important for me! So, please die. Jian Qi turned around, the longsword in his hand emanating a hint of Dark Gold light. A dazzling Sword Qi slashed towards Song Jian; Sword Twenty-Three, Sword Twenty-Three, this is that persons inheritance, how could I possibly give it up! Jian Qi screamed crazily and charged at Song Jian; If this were before entering this hall, I might not be a match for you. But now A touch of coldness appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth, and behind him, three longswords slowly unfolded like the tail of a peacock; Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, Golden Demonslaying Sword, Verdant Crystal Wood Sword C all three were of Dark Gold Quality, emitting a strong radiance. Each sword was enveloped in a golden Sword Qi, resembling three feathers swaying gently in mid-air; Sword Control Skill! The three longswords, as if controlled by three invisible arms, hacked at Jian Qi, wildly spraying Sword Qi in the air and performing three different sword techniques; Broken Wing Dance Flash Thunder Strike Sweeping Sword Style The three longswords attacked Jian Qi from three different directions, one of them clashing head-on with Jian Qi. Golden Sword Qi and white Sword Qi collided and intertwined, emitting a deep rumbling sound; How is this possible Jian Qi busied himself with dealing with the three longswords attacks. Meanwhile, Song Jian stood at a distance with a cold smile on his face, as if watching a prey struggling in a net; Chapter 664: 664: Rules of the Sect Chapter 664: Chapter 664: Rules of the Sect Song Jian wielded three long swords to attack simultaneously, appearing as though he still had plenty of strength left. The staggering increase in his Spirit attributes made Song Jians strength vastly different. From his current attributes, he was no weaker than someone who had just passed the B-level assessment with the strength of a first level combat power strongman. If he activated his Immortal Sword Body, with Song Jians current strength, he could fully compare to a strongman who had just passed an A+ level assessment of first level combat power. In other words, he now technically had first level peak combat power. Jian Qis strength was at most on par with a first level combat power strongman who had just passed through the B+ level Assessment World. Faced with Song Jians Sword Control Skill, he had no power to resist. At first, we was able to hold out for a while, but soon, scars began to appear on Jian Qi. How, how can he be so strong! Jian Qi was sliced again by the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and fresh blood spurted out. His face showed an expression of disbelief. Is that mans legacy really that strong? In fact, if Song Jian really got Duan Wudis legacy, his fighting power would certainly be much stronger than it is now. But to get such a strong power like Duan Wudi, there was a process which must be followed. Even if all of Duan Wudis sword techniques were taught to Song Jian, to master such a strong power, Song Jian needed to practice diligently for a long time. For a Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Song Jian didnt know when he would be able to learn all twelve moves. If Song Jian really got Duan Wudis legacy, it would also not be possible to immediately raise such a huge fighting power. The main reason why Song Jians strength had changed dramatically in just a few hours was that he had passed the profession upgrade assessment, upgrading from Sword Controller to Sword Master, achieving an essential evolution. Power, agility, and physical strength all gained a permanent increase, but more importantly, the spirit attribute directly increased by fifty points. Spirit power would probably not exceed fifty points for most magic power strongmen who had not yet achieved first-level combat power. Boom! Long sword in Jian Qis hand struck harshly against the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword in mid-air. He staggered back a few steps, while the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword merely twirled in mid-air before continuing to attack him. The use of the Sword Control Skill continuously depleted mental strength, but now Song Jians Spirit Points had surged from over two hundred to eight hundred and ninety. The Sword Control Skill consumed one spirit point every three seconds. For Song Jian, this could be considered a regular combat method. Song Jian, do you really want to kill your fellow disciples? Jian Qis clothes were already dyed red with blood, with his Vitality Points dropping to one third. He had already been seriously injured in the previous fight with the Guardian boss. Now, after fighting Song Jian for so long, he was injured even more. Most importantly, Jian Qi saw no hope of winning. The Qingyun Sword Sect rules prohibit killing fellow disciples. Those who violate this rule will have their martial arts destroyed and will be expelled from the Sect. Jian Qi cried out, his eyes filled with panic. How could he be so strong? Even if he did get that guys legacy, it shouldnt make him this strong. Multiple thoughts arose in Jian Qis mind. Unless, unless hes been hiding his power all along Also, why does he have three Dark Gold Quality long swords? Even the eldest brother, who is a direct disciple, may not have such high-quality long swords, yet he has three Song Jian, as long as you let me go this time, I will pledge my allegiance to you in the Qingyun Sword Sect. If you aim for the sect leader position in the future, I will do my best to support you! Jian Qi begged. His current state was equivalent to fighting three individuals with similar strength to him. Song Jian was on standby nearby, it wasnt that he didnt want to attack Jian Qi, but the three swords alone were enough to disempower him. Jian Qi was filled with doubts, but now was not the time for him to clarify them. As long as I can survive this time, I will pay you back a hundred times over for the humiliation I suffered today, Song Jian! Jian Qi roared in his heart, but his face showed more and more humility. Song Jian, we are brothers of the same sect. I can act like nothing happened today. I will cover for you with the master, do you really want to kill everyone? No matter what you say, I will not let you off today. Youd better give up on that. Song Jian sneered, controlling the three long swords to accelerate the speed of the siege. Controlling three long swords, executing three different sword techniques, it was still a great burden for Song Jian. Despite Jian Qis many wounds and bleeding status, which depleted his Vitality Points below one thousand, he still didnt give up and fought back. Song Jian, dont forget, not only are we two in the ruins, theres also eldest brother. Arent you afraid that your murder will be revealed and the eldest brother will hunt you down! Jian Qis eyes were filled with desperation. He was just resisting stubbornly at this point, and defeat was just a matter of time. As long as I kill you here, no one else will know. Song Jian sneered. That may not necessarily be the case! A cold voice came from the entrance of the passageway behind Song Jian. Eldest brother! Jian Qi cried out in surprise, a joyous smile appearing on his face. His gaze at Song Jian immediately became vicious. Song Jians heart sank. Chang Qinghe always gave him a feeling of being unfathomable. Even now, with his increased mental power, he couldnt sense how strong Chang Qinghe truly was. Just from him, he could feel a breath that came from the sect leader of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Eldest brother, he has obtained an extremely strong swordmaster inheritance. We can get the Sword Twenty-Three if we kill him! Jian Qi yelled. Song Jians inheritance had been lost to Jian Qi, but if he could kill Song Jian, he could get some form of revenge. Besides, he and Song Jian had now become mortal enemies, only one of them could survive. Jian Qi was completely overwhelmed by Song Jians strength. If he wanted to kill Song Jian, he had to borrow Chang Qinghes hands. Upon hearing the words Sword Twenty-Three, Chang Qinghes eyes narrowed and his right hand clenched instinctively. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a while, Chang Qinghe sighed and said to Song Jian, Junior brother, dont you know that same-sect killing is forbidden within the Qingyun Sword Sect? Eldest brother, would you believe me if I said Jian Qi started it? Song Jian said slowly. At this time, he was still controlling the three long swords and had Jian Qi surrounded, but did not launch an immediate attack. Chang Qinghe glanced at Jian Qi, shook his head slowly and said, Junior brother, you say Jian Qi started it, but I did not see. I only saw you attacking Jian Qi relentlessly and even wanting to kill him! Now, I have no choice but to apprehend you and take you back to the Sect to have the master decide what to do! Chang Qinghe declared righteously. Chapter 665: I’m Determined to Kill You! Chapter 665: Chapter 665: Im Determined to Kill You! Hearing Chang Qinghe speak, Jian Qi burst out laughing, a smug expression overtaking his face. Song Jian, did you not hear what elder brother had to say? better put down your sword and surrender. Youll answer to the master when we get back to the Sect! Seeing his elder brother, Jian Qi became arrogant once again. Ever since he first saw Song Jian, Jian Qi had taken an instant dislike to him and had intimidated Song Jian as soon as they met. Now looking at Song Jian humbled before Chang Qinghe, Jian Qi was filled with malignant glee. He wished he could be the one pointing his sword at Song Jian instead of being on the receiving end. Elder brother, his three swords are all of Dark Gold Quality. I think, till master forgives him, you should hold on to them, Jian Qi said with a cruel smirk. Elder brother, do you really have to do this? Song Jian asked without turning back, seemingly indifferent to Jian Qis words. Thats the rule, I cant help it! Chang Qinghe said calmly, his eyes falling on the three longswords controlled by Song Jian. A sparkle of desire flashed in his eyes. Song Jian slightly smiled and nodded, as if resigned to his fate. Alright then, I will go back to the sect with elder brother and see what the master says. A satisfied smirk spread across Chang Qinghes lips at Song Jians words, but it quickly disappeared. Jian Qi, on the other hand, burst out in boisterous laughter. Even though Jian Qis vitality was less than a third of the others, he still had enough strength to fight. Moreover, Chang Qinghes abilities were unfathomable. Even Jian Qi himself had no clue how far his elder brothers abilities could stretch! Now it was two against one, this was unfavorable for Song Jian! Jian Qi concluded in his mind that surrender was the only option left for Song Jian. But at this moment, Jian Qi suddenly felt a chill run through his body as if he had been thrown naked into a pit of ice. A look of fear crossed his face. You actually Just when Jian Qi prepared to mobilized his vigor, three loud blasts echoed around him. Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh~ A sound of cleaving air suddenly rang out, almost synchronizing into one noise. Jian Qis brow, throat, and heart were simultaneously pierced by a longsword, sending out three spurts of blood. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How dare you! Chang Qinghe roared in rage from behind him. Unbelief was etched across Jian Qis face as he slowly fell forward. Feeling a tsunami-like force rushing at him from behind, Song Jian turned into a shadow and dashed towards the passageway in front of the hall. Clank~ With a crisp sound, the Dark Gold Quality longsword that Jian Qi had just obtained fell to the ground. As Song Jian brushed past him, he casually picked up the fallen longsword and popped it into his inventory, not having a moment even to look at it, and dashed straight towards the passageway ahead. You want to run? Think you can escape! Chang Qinghe roared out in anger, swinging his longsword. The air around him exploded into a roaring sound akin to a tsunami. Is that Sword Intent? Song Jian was shocked and didnt dare to look back. Grinding his teeth, he activated his Bloody Shield and continued to charge forward. Unpredictable water form, sever with a sword! Chang Qinghe shouted: Broken Water Flow! A white silken Sword Qi slashed towards Song Jians back. It sounded like a surging wave approaching his ear. Song Jian gritted his teeth, turned back and thrust his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward. Sacred Parry! A dazzling golden Sword Qi burst from the longsword. Clang~ The sound of a resonating bell echoed. The river-like Sword Qi vanished into nothingness. Song Jian, on the other hand, utilized the impact force to somersault backwards, landing steadily on the ground. After a glance at Chang Qinghe, a serious look appeared in Song Jians eyes. He didnt expect Chang Qinghe to comprehend Sword Intent, and even the Broken Water Flow Sword Intention of the Sect Leader of Qingyun Sword Sect! It seems that among all the disciples, only Chang Qinghe is the real direct disciple accepted by the Sect Leader! Song Jian thought to himself: Until his death, Jian Qi probably didnt realize that he wasnt important in Liu Qingyuns eyes! Chang Qinghe watched in amazement as his all-out attack vanished without a trace. But soon, a fierce Sword Qi mixed with an overwhelming wave-like Sword Intent slashed towards him. This is my Broken Water Flow Sword Intention? Chang Qinghe was stunned. Then, as if he had thought of something, he roared wildly. Foreigner, Song Jian, you are a foreigner! Correct, I am a foreigner, and Ive also obtained the inheritance of the strongest Swordmaster. Want it? Song Jian coldly stared at Chang Qinghe, As long as you kill me, you can have this inheritance to yourself. If not, youll have to hand it over to others! Boom! Caught by surprise, Chang Qinghe was hit by his own full-strength attack and was sent flying. A damage of over 1600 points floated above his head. Pallid-faced, Chang Qinghe slowly got up and looked at Song Jian, who was at the entrance of the hallway on the opposite side. You cant escape. Once your identity is exposed, the whole world will become your enemy. No matter where you run, endless pursuits would follow, he said. Youre right! A faint smile crossed Song Jians lips: However, once you step out of these ruins, you wont have any chance to obtain the strongest inheritance again. You can check under the Heritage Statue to see how formidable the inheritance I obtained is. Chang Qinghes face was dark and terrible. He knew that once he left the ruins, even if he managed to kill Song Jian in the future, thered be no chance of obtaining the inheritance on him. To get the inheritance, he had to kill Song Jian within the ruins to cause a drop! Watching Song Jian gradually retreat, disappearing into the passageway, Chang Qinghe stood still. I wager you wont leave! Song Jians voice echoed from the distance. Chang Qinghe walked slowly towards the statue that had become a shadow, his brows furrowed and his face ferocious. His expression alternated constantly as if he was in the midst of a fierce mental struggle. Foreigners are the enemies of the world. Whoever discovers them must alert the entire continent. Chang Qinghe had discovered Song Jians identity and should have left the ruins immediately to report back to the Qingyun Sword Sect about Song Jians identity. But if he did that, he would only receive a meager reward. Compared to the potential gains he could get from staying in the ruins, it was negligible. Chang Qinghes eyes burned with passion as he silently reviewed Duan Wudis information. Sword Twenty-Three, it really is Sword Twenty-Three! Chang Qinghe murmured to himself, staring fixedly at where Song Jian disappeared, and whispered: Youve won the wager! Finishing his sentence, Chang Qinghe stomped on the ground, making a loud sound. With the speed of lightning, he pursued Song Jian towards the passageway from which he left. Now that he had made up his mind, he wouldnt allow for any hesitation! Song Jian, youre as good as dead! Chang Qinghes eyes were filled with a strong intent to kill. Chapter 666: Abyss Temptation Chapter 666: Chapter 666: Abyss Temptation Although Duan Wudi was considered an enemy by the people of this world, no one would turn down his legacy; Being a Sword Saint was already the most revered title in this world, and they were the strongest group of people in this world. Yet even such powerful people could not stand a chance against Duan Wudi in battle; In order to kill Duan Wudi, hundreds of powerful people bestowed with the title of Sword Saint joined forces to ambush him. Such an astonishing event would be unbelievable if it were to be told, but it really happened. This subverted everyones perceptions; most importantly, the ambush failed, with Duan Wudi killing more than ten of the powerful attackers; This was an extremely humiliating event for the entire continent. If Duan Wudi could have been killed, it would have been a different story. But the fact that so many top-notch powerhouses from the continent had failed to ambush him had filled people with anger and humiliation while also leaving them in awe of Duan Wudis strength. Jian Twenty-Three, a sword technique that was widely circulated during the ambush, was highly praised by almost all sects. That was why Jian Qi was so eager to kill Song Jian when he saw Jian Twenty-Threes sword technique amongst the heritage statues, in order to acquire the inheritance. This was also why Chang Qinghe was willing to momentarily put aside his hatred towards foreign people and pursue Song Jian alone! If word gets out that the inheritance is here, I am afraid that even the Sword Saint powerhouses will be attracted Chang Qinghes eyes were burning with fervor; Even his master, Liu Qingyun, a powerful swordmaster who had comprehended sword intent, was not qualified for the title of Sword Saint. If Chang Qinghe could obtain Duan Wudis inheritance, he would definitely become a Sword Saint C and not just any Sword Saint, but the most top-notch, formidable Sword Saint. Such temptation was irresistible for anyone who practiced swordsmanship. Song Jian swiftly traveled through the passages. Regardless of the type of intersection he encountered, he did not hesitate to randomly choose a direction and rushed past. In a short amount of time, he had already gone through more than twenty intersections. Even with his formidable memory, he would have difficulty retracing his steps should he reattempt the same path; My strength has increased too rapidly, I must adapt. The probability of me winning against Chang Qinghe in my current state is low! Thoughts raced through Song Jians mind as he continuously assessed the strength comparison between himself and Chang Qinghe; Chang Qinghe also possessed sword intent, which was, in a sense, similar to Song Jians Immortal Sword Body skill; The Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body was Song Jians core skill as a Sword Controller. Its appearance was similar to the sword intent possessed by this worlds swordmasters, which was why so many people had mistaken it; Song Jian had previously researched the sword intent of this world and found that there were many types C Broken Water Flow Sword Intent, which was comprehended by Liu Qingyun and Chang Qinghe, was just one of them; Unlike the Immortal Sword Body, Chang Qinghes sword intent did not consume much energy when activated, so he could maintain it for hours. In contrast, Song Jians Immortal Sword Body, now at level eight, could only be sustained for a mere three minutes. If he were to be caught in a stalemate, it would be highly unfavorable for him; Furthermore, due to the sudden increase in his attributes, Song Jian was unable to properly control his own power. At this moment, he just wanted to find a safe place to carefully experience and familiarize himself with his newly advanced profession; A Sword Master was obviously much more powerful than a Sword Controller. One could see the difference from the core skill of Sword Control, which, when activated, was almost equivalent to fighting against four opponents with similar strength to Song Jian. This skill alone possessed enough power to crush opponents of a comparable strength; The Sword Control Skill is already so powerful. I cant help but anticipate the power of the other core skill, creating a Sword Spirit! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, he wished he could immediately go into seclusion to thoroughly study his newly advanced profession. However, he could not allow Chang Qinghe to leave the ruin. Once his identity as a foreigner was exposed by Chang Qinghe, he would find it impossible to venture around this continent, let alone complete the first-ranked battle power assessment mission. Chang Qinghe must die here! A resolute look flashed in Song Jians eyes. As he continued to travel through the web-like passages, Song Jian suddenly felt as if he had broken through a thin film, facing very little resistance. If not for his greatly increased mental strength, he might not have noticed the anomaly at all; He stopped abruptly and looked back, only to find nothing unusual about the passage behind him. It was no different from the passages he had traversed before; When Song Jian turned his head back, he was shocked to find that the scene before him had suddenly changed; Previously, there was just a straight passage ahead of him. However now, before his eyes, appeared a lush valley. At the center of the valley stood a huge golden pyramid, which was black and shimmered with a metallic luster. The golden runes on its surface appeared and disappeared intermittently. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, what is this place? Wide-eyed and stunned, Song Jian realized that he must have just passed through some sort of barrier; He looked back again, and while the passage was still there, ahead of him was the valley. It felt as though the space at his current position had been split into two and then mysteriously glued back together; Just then, a weird voice suddenly sounded in Song Jians ears. Young man, do you want to possess great power? Become my follower, and I shall grant you the power to conquer this world! The voice was filled with temptation, but it sounded somewhat familiar to Song Jian, who couldnt help but smirk and mutter to himself, Abyssal Language, I never thought that the power of the Abyss would also exist in this world! Ever since he entered the game, Song Jian had noticed that the power of the Abyss seemed to be constantly eroding the gaming world. Before the new version of the game was launched, many places held traces of the Abyssal Power; After the launch of the new version, the Abyssal Power had flooded the entire world overnight. Just in Doomsday City alone, there were dozens of Abyssal instances, which had also opened up the possibility for the Abyssal Clan and professions! Come to think of it, the Abyssal instances in Doomsday City do share a resemblance with the mysterious black pyramid before me! Song Jian said softly as he gazed at the pyramid in the valley. Song Jian leaped onto a large rock at the edge of the valley and peered inside. At the same time, a figure suddenly rushed into the valley several hundred meters away from him. Upon closer look, it was none other than Chang Qinghe; At this point, Chang Qinghe seemed to be oblivious to Song Jian and was only startled by the scene before him. However, his eyes soon fell upon the huge golden pyramid in the center of the valley, and his body began to uncontrollably tremble, his eyes losing focus as if he was lost in some memory; Song Jian stared at Chang Qinghe and smirked with a hint of wonder, whispering, Not everyone can handle the abyssal language. Chapter 667: Crafting the Sword Spirit Chapter 667: Chapter 667: Crafting the Sword Spirit Song Jian had a long-standing contact with the Abyssal Power, and held a certain resistance towards the Abyssal language. The charmers power seemed to be greatly suppressed; the allure of the Abyssal language had almost no effect on him. However, for Chang Qinghe, caught off guard, he had absolutely no power to resist. Furthermore, his heart was filled with desire to obtain Duan Wudis legacy and become a Sword Saint, which naturally created a vulnerability in his spirit which the Abyssal Power exploited. The allure of the Abyssal language easily affected him. Watching Chang Qinghe stumble towards the black pyramid like a walking corpse, Song Jian felt amused. The person he initially saw as a formidable enemy had easily fallen in this way. Song Jian sat cross-legged on the rock, ignoring the Abyssal language. He began to closely comprehend the various changes that came with advancing in his profession. He found that his original profession as Sword Controller had progressed to the Sword Master, gradually changing from short-distance to semi-long and even long-distance. The reason why this was so is because the Sword Masters core skill, Sword Control Skill, had no concepts of attack range. As long as your Mental Strength was strong enough, anywhere within the range of your Mental Strength was within your attacking range. Song Jians present Mental Strength perception could reach up to almost 100 meters, beyond which it became somewhat fuzzy. But if he were to use the Sword Control Skill, the most suitable attack distance would only be between 50 to 60 meters C any further would be more difficult to control. Moreover, after the significant increase in Mental Strength, Song Jian could easily control two or even three or four swords simultaneously. At his limit, Song Jian could control four long swords at the same time, and if he activated Immortal Sword Body, he could easily control five long swords. This meant his enemy would have to face five simultaneous attacks from him; if the enemys strength was equivalent to Song Jians, they would likely be at a disadvantage from the start. Am I invincible at this level? Song Jian laughed to himself. Song Jian began to closely examine the Sword Masters other core skill while adapting to his rapid increase in power C the creation of Sword Spirits. Its actually a supportive skill Song Jians brows creased. Supportive skills generally did not provide direct combat power, but in the game, the effect of a good support skill was not inferior to combat skills. Similar to Song Jians talent skill, Thick Skin, which was also a supportive skill, has saved Song Jian from the brink of death multiple times. Swallow the Essence of the Five Elements, nurture your own Sword Spirit After carefully reading the skill introduction, Song Jians face turned pale. The so-called Sword Spirit production involved using a weapon as the main body, then continually devouring other high-quality weapons. The main weapon would then nurture its own spirit so that the weapon and the users consciousness could become one. If a weapon produced a Sword Spirit, it would be essentially a division of the users consciousness. Controlling it would be as easy as moving a limb, according to the users will. If one were to use the Sword Control Skill to control a weapon with a Sword Spirit, it wouldnt consume Mental Strength, and the difficulty of control would also significantly decrease. In conclusion, this skill complemented the Sword Control Skill. If a Sword Master did not possess a long sword with a Sword Spirit, theyd feel embarrassed to claim they were a Sword Master! Has this game finally begun to make people spend money? Song Jian asked emotionlessly. To create a Sword Spirit, you need to start with a simple blood acknowledging ceremony, but the following step of devouring the Essence of the Five Elements is like a black hole. Good weapons of higher tiers C and an indeterminate amount at that C the higher the main weapons tier, the more youll have to devour. This game is practically forcing players to spend money! Song Jian shook his head, sighing. Moreover, Song Jians weapons were sets, and if fully collected, would make five. The consumption would be five times that of other Sword Masters. However, speaking of high-quality weapons, after killing Jian Qi, it seems I dropped his weapon! Song Jian suddenly remembered that there should be a Dark Gold quality long sword in his inventory, which would be perfect for creating a Sword Spirit. Removing this Dark Gold quality long sword from his inventory, Song Jian found that its attributes were excellent. If it were not for the fact that he already had the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword Set, he would probably use it as his own weapon. Even if sold, this level thirty Dark Gold quality long sword could raise hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Throwing away that kind of money feels like throwing it into water! Song Jian couldnt help but feel a pang of regret. Cutting open his finger, he let the fresh blood drip onto the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He drew a complex guiding rune on the blade of the sword. Luckily, thanks to his previous study of array formations and magic array, Song Jian was familiar with runes; for someone without any familiarity, trying to draw guiding runes with their blood could possibly be filled with failure and end up making them lose too much blood. With blood as the guide, and shared spirit C Sword Spirit, awake! Song Jian shouted lightly and the guiding rune on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword glowed, the fresh blood slowly seeped into the sword and disappeared. At this point, when Song Jian looked at the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword again, an option for Devour was now available, along with a slot to insert items. Song Jian sighed lightly, placed the newly obtained Dark Gold quality long sword in the devouring slot and with a trembling hand clicked on it. The long sword, worth hundreds of thousands, was immediately deconstructed and disappeared. The progress bar for the creation of the Sword Spirit only moved about one-tenth of the way. Does that mean that to make the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword produce a Sword Spirit, I need to at least get ten similar quality and level weapons? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Level thirty Dark Gold quality weapons were priceless, with none available on the market. At this stage, no equipment of Gold quality would appear on the market. Even if one or two items were to appear, they would be snatched up in an instant. There are even fewer Dark Gold quality weapons. Its unheard of C dont even think of getting it on the market! It seems that in the future, Ill only be able to get it to devour weapons of Blue or Silver quality Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a roar came from afar. Song Jian looked up to see Chang Qinghe, now less than 100 meters away from the black pyramid. He was roaring loudly, and his aura was crazily growing. Sword Qi was pouring out uncontrollably in all directions, forming the illusory image of a great river dozens of meters long behind him. Whats happening to him? Song Jian stood up and looked at the scene ahead with a serious face. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chang Qinghe seemed to be stimulated by something and expressed all his power as well as his Sword Intent to the extreme. This made Song Jian fully understand Chang Qinghes power. This is close to the power of an elder from Qingyun Sword Sect. I didnt expect him to hide his strength this deeply A pensive expression appeared on Song Jians face as he intently watched Chang Qinghe from a distance. Chapter 668: Joining Hands Chapter 668: Chapter 668: Joining Hands No one knew what had happened, but just as Chang Qinghe was about to enter the pyramid, he seemed to realize something and began to struggle violently. It appears that this abyss creature isnt that powerful either, letting the meat that was at its mouth fly away A sneer appeared on Song Jians face. Abyss Temptation would increase over time, the fascinating effect getting stronger and stronger. Once one couldnt break free at the initial seduction, it would be hard to get rid of later. However, surprisingly, Chang Qinghe began to break free just as he was about to enter the pyramid; Boom! With a loud explosion, the river phantom, condensed by Sword Qi, behind Chang Qinghe completely shattered. The rampant Sword Qi filled almost the entire valley. Flowers, plants, and trees were shredded into fragments by the Sword Qi in an instant. Even the black pyramid was left with countless white traces from swords, and the entire pyramid rumbled tremulously. Whos fooling around? Show yourself! Anger flashed in Chang Qinghes eyes. Upon entering this strange space, his mind had been manipulated, leaving a massive vulnerability in his spirit. To improve his cultivation in the future, the energy and time required would multiply. After unleashing all his power, the burden on Chang Qinghe was also tremendous. At this moment, he, panting heavily, stared at the black pyramid ahead, a trace of fear in his eyes. Mortal, submit to me, and I will bestow you with immense power. You will become the ruler of this continent! A hundred-meter tall phantom of a colossal demon loomed over the black pyramid. This demon possessed all the characteristics of an Abyssal Demon, radiating black abyssal aura. As soon as the phantom appeared, Song Jians face suddenly changed. From this Abyssal Demon, he felt an infinite Abyssal Power; This, this isnt an ordinary Abyssal Demon, this is an Abyssal Demon Lord Song Jian said in surprise. You should know that the limit of an ordinary Abyssal Demons power is simply first-tier Combat Power. However, the Abyssal Demon Lords, in the Abyssal Lands, rule vast territories and their power is at least of the second-tier Peak Combat Power. The stronger ones can even reach the third-tier Combat Power, and they are absolutely invincible to the current Song Jian. Just this phantom alone emits such a powerful aura, reaching the peak of first-tier Combat Power. Such a powerful being, how on earth was it sealed here? Song Jian was astonished. Human, you cannot resist the will of Lord Soloer. Submit to me, and you will gain even greater power! The Abyssal Demon phantom laughed wildly, pointing a finger at Chang Qinghe. Countless black abyssal auras gathered at his fingertips, and in an instant, these black auras intertwined and turned into two black chains that entwined towards Chang Qinghe. Abyssal Chains~ Song Jians eyes narrowed, this skill seemed universal amongst all high-level Abyssal beings. When used to restrain someone weaker than themselves, it was almost invariably successful. Furthermore, this skill seemed to have a certain chance to hit directly, making it extremely challenging to dodge. Using this on Chang Qinghe seems like a bit of an overkill. I wonder if this Abyssal Demon Lord has lost his senses due to being imprisoned for too long or is just overly confident! Song Jian murmured to himself. Chang Qinghes displayed strength had already reached the peak of first-tier Combat Power. The Abyssal Temptation couldnt hold him, let alone the Abyssal Chains. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As expected, as soon as the two Abyssal Chains bound Chang Qinghe, without much effort, he directly broke free from the restraints of the Abyssal Chains. Abyssal Demon Chang Qinghe seemed to have also recognized the identity of the floating phantom above the pyramid. After hesitating for a moment, he actually turned around and sprinted towards the passage he had just entered. Abyssal creatures liked to invade other worlds. Almost all worlds discovered and targeted by them couldnt escape their clutches. Evidently, this trial world was also one of the objectives of the Abyssal creatures. The imprisoned Abyssal Demon Lord in this black pyramid had comparable strength to Chang Qinghe, just from a phantom. Its actual body must be inconceivably powerful. Although its actual body had been sealed, who knew how long the effects of this Sealed Tower could last after all this time? It seems that it wont be long before this Abyssal Demon can break free! Chang Qinghe thought to himself. It already can emit its own aura, making it clear, that this sealed tower, before long, would lose its sealing effect. We are too close to the Qingyun Sword Sect here. Once this demon breaks free, it would need a countless amount of human souls and flesh to recover its strength; the Qingyun Sword Sect would be its first target. I must rush back to the sect and report this to the Master, thought Chang Qinghe anxiously. We cant let him escape just like that! Song Jian stared at the figure of Chang Qinghe, murmuring under his breath. Once Chang Qinghe got back to the Qingyun Sword Sect, not only would the news of the Abyssal Demon Lord spread across the entire mainland, but Song Jians identity would also be revealed to everyone. Then, traversing this world would become impossible for him. The difficulty of his assessment task would increase a hundredfold, a thousandfold. Hence, Song Jian absolutely would not let Chang Qinghe escape this place alive. Suddenly, Song Jian employed the Sword Shadow Step and charged towards Chang Qinghes location. Sword Control Skill! Shrr Shrr Shrr~ Three long swords, gleaming with Golden Sword Qi made a sharp piercing sound in the air, heading straight towards Chang Qinghe. Song Jian! Chang Qinghe roared. Once this Abyssal Demon broke free, not only the Qingyun Sword Sect, but it would be a catastrophe for the entire mainland. An Abyssal Demon with second-tier peak combat power would virtually be invincible within a range of thousands of miles. No individuals or sects could stand a chance against it. Thousands upon thousands of people would die innocently due to the breakout of this Abyssal Demon. Thats why he would rather abandon Duan Wudis inheritance and leave this place. But all this was irrelevant to Song Jian. Getting into this world had just been part of his trial quest. Chang Qinghe also understood this, so he didnt bother to extensively engage with Song Jian, and as he fended off the three long swords attacks, he strived to run towards the passage. The moment he got into the passage, he could leave this sealed land. The actions of Song Jian had taken the sealed Abyssal Demon by surprise, but the demon laughed uproariously in no time, combining two abyssal chains and winding them around Chang Qinghe. Seeing the Abyssal Chains, Chang Qinghe changed color and yelled to Song Jian, The Abyssal Demon is an enemy to humanity, Song Jian, colluding with it wont end well for you too! Flash Thunder Strike! Sword Silk! Broken Wing Dance! The three long swords sometimes split apart, chopping at Chang Qinghe from different positions and angles with different sword strokes, and at other times, they regrouped into one long sword to inflict three times the damage on Chang Qinghe. Moreover, with the Abyssal Chains wrapping round him, there was no chance for Chang Qinghe to break into the passage. Song Jian, it wont be easy for you either. Colluding with the Abyssal Demon, youll become an Abyssal Demon yourself, and live worse than dead! Chang Qinghe roared defiantly, struggling fiercely. This time, however, he just couldnt break free from the Abyssal Chains. Song Jians eyes flashed with intent to kill, and the three long swords constantly aimed at Chang Qinghes vital points. Chapter 669: 669: True Name Chapter 669: Chapter 669: True Name The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, the Golden Demonslaying Sword, and the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword: these three long swords were being manipulated as if by three invisible hands, crazily attacking Chang Qinghe with a clear intention to kill him. From the hands of the Abyssal Demon Lord project in the mid-air of the Sealed Tower, two chains exuding black aura tightly locked around Chang Qinghe, binding and restricting his movement. For a moment, Song Jian and the Abyssal Demon Lord formed a silent pact to besiege Chang Qinghe. Song Jian, no matter which world you are from If you let the Abyssal Demon Lord replace you, he can descend on your world through you Chang Qinghe struggled, desperately blocking the three swords. However, as the Abyssal Chains increasingly bound him, he could only watch helplessly as the three swords aimed at his vital points. You will become the sinners of your world, and your world itself will ultimately be corroded by the Abyssal Power and become a part of the Abyssal Land! Struggling fiercely, Chang Qinghe wielded his sword, slashing at the Abyssal Chains that bind him. Thud! Thud! Thud! Without mercy, Song Jian controlled the flying swords to penetrate Chang Qinghes brain and heart. Three consecutive fatal blows left a wounded Chang Qinghe unable to withstand any longer, spewing out black blood. A helpless bitter smile appeared on his face as all his strength seemed to be drained in an instant and his body collapsed. Crackle! The black chains held up Chang Qinghes body, preventing him from falling. Wisps of vitality were extracted from Chang Qinghes body, passed through the black Abyssal Chains, and transferred to the shadow of the Abyssal Demon Lord above the black pyramid. Before long, Chang Qinghes body turned into a pile of dried up corpses, without a trace of moisture. It fell to the ground with a thud, turning into ashes. Ah~ The Abyssal Demon Lord issued a satisfied moan, tremblingly said, A thousand years Ive been imprisoned for a thousand years. I have not tasted human flesh and blood for a thousand years Song Jian observed the Abyssal Demon Lords projection on top of the black pyramid. It seemed more substantial after absorbing Chang Qinghes flesh and blood. Human, you did very well! The Abyssal Demon Lord opened his crimson eyes, staring at Song Jian with a smile, From you, I feel the aura of another world. Perhaps you could tell me what your world is like. If I get a chance, Id definitely like to see it! Whats your name? Song Jian asked. My name? Hahaha, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord looked at Song Jian, seeming somewhat amused, You actually inquire about the name of an Abyssal Demon Lord. Puny human, you arent worthy of knowing the true name of a great Abyssal Lord. All you can do is offer your flesh, your soul, and the memory coordinates of your world deep within your soul to me, a mighty Abyssal Lord. `Offer all of you to me, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared. The black aura burned around the projection like flames. From the outside, Song Jians current strength seemed much weaker than Chang Qinghe, the peak combat power of the first order. Even Chang Qinghe was not considered by the Abyssal Demon Lord, let alone Song Jian! Pledge your faith, dread me, damn me, become my slave, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord was reciting in the Abyssal language. The power of the Abyss Temptation rushed towards Song Jian wave after wave. In the eyes of the Abyssal Demon Lord, Song Jian was like a tiny boat out at sea, at the brink of annihilation any time. A cold smile flashed across Song Jians face. Thats not to mention that his innate passive ability Thick Skin had strong resistance to the Abyssal Temptation, even without this skill, the Book of the Abyss within him could protect him from the corruption of the Abyssal Power. A mere prisoner, what right do you have to demand my allegiance? Song Jian laughed coldly. Huh, youre actually not affected by the Abyssal Powers temptation The Abyssal Demon Lord expressed surprise. In his memory, there were almost no life-forms that could resist the temptation of the Abyssal Power. Put away your pathetic tricks. Tell me your real name and then tell me why you are imprisoned here! Song Jian shouted, staring at the Abyssal Demon Lord, If you continue to play these ridiculous tricks, Ill turn back immediately and spread the news of your impending escape widely across the continent! Human, you cant Seemingly panicked, the Abyssal Demon Lord falls silent for a moment before speaking to Song Jian, Human, remember my true name. I am Saffer Lance Tuya Salla, the Blade of the Abyss. A string of strange syllables came from the Abyssal Demon Lords mouth, a string of names each with hundreds of syllables. The Abyssal Demon Lord has existed for thousands, or even tens of thousands of years. His family lineage has lasted for tens of thousands of years. Their names incorporate the names of their ancestors, right up to their first direct ancestor. The names, like an old womans foot binding, were smelly and long, but this was their tradition! Human, my name is too long. You can call me the Blade of the Abyss! The Abyssal Demon Lord explained. Hehe, Blade of the Abyss Saffer Lance Tuya Salla Song Jian smiled slightly, repeating the hundred-syllable name of the Abyssal Demon Lord. Human, you The Abyssal Demon Lord was taken aback, a trace of fear rising in his heart. In this world, there are many ancient curses. Knowing its true name could invoke similar curses against it. Never underestimate anyone! Song Jian laughed. Human, are you willing to sign a contract with me? As long as you free me, I can grant you the title of viscount in my dominion, allowing you to own vast lands within my territory! The Abyssal Demon Lord proposed. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A viscount of the Abyssal Land? Song Jian chuckled, Do you think I, a human, would be interested in the title of the Abyssal Land? The Abyssal Demon Lord was temporarily speechless, but then became furious and roared, I have been imprisoned for a thousand years, apart from territory, Ive got nothing else! What would your strength be like once you are free? Song Jian suddenly asked. Judging by the current strength of the Abyssal Demon Lord, he was only on par with the peak of the first-tier combat power. Song Jian hoped that his strength could be stronger, at least to help him complete the assessment task! Chapter 670: 670: Contract Chapter 670: Chapter 670: Contract The Abyssal Demon Lord is powerful, definitely not as it appears now. Even though it has been imprisoned for thousands of years and weakened significantly, as long as it can get out of the Sealed Tower, it wont take long for it to return to its peak state. Although the assessment task has no time limit, Song Jian doesnt want to stay in this world for too long. If he can use the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian can complete the assessment task in the shortest time possible; How strong are you at your peak? Song Jian asked. Hahaha, the power of the Blade of the Abyss is not something that a small mortal can comprehend The Demon Lord laughed heartily. Have you reached the second tier in combat power? Song Jian asked; Demon Lord: Song Jian speculated that to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, at least a second tier combat power is needed. The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sword Sect, Liu Qingyun, gave him an unfathomable feeling. After witnessing the peak level of Chang Qinghes first tier combat power, Song Jian believed that Liu Qingyuns strength was definitely much higher than Chang Qinghes, at least at the early stage of second tier combat power; One has to reach level fifty to be eligible to challenge the second tier combat power, which means that Liu Qingyuns level is at least above fifty Song Jian speculated in his heart; Leveling up in this world is not as easy as in Doomsday City. In Doomsday City, there are many monsters, and they refresh every day. As long as one is willing, there is no shortage of monsters to level up. However, in this world, Song Jian cant go on a killing spree, he can only level up by hunting bandits and the like, which is very slow; And most importantly, this world is his Assessment World. No matter how high his level increases, it is impossible for him to break through the first tier combat power. It is very difficult to complete the assessment task with his own strength alone. Every Demon Lord has third tier combat power! The Blade of the Abyss roared, seemingly dissatisfied with Song Jian belittling its strength. Third tier? Song Jians eyes brightened. If this Abyssal Demon Lord could reach the third tier, it should be very easy to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect. Even if there were a few hidden Grand Elders in the sect, their strength could not reach the third tier. After all, the Qingyun Sword Sects foundation is not deep, and it is a sect that has existed for less than a hundred years; Very well, if I release you, I need you to go to the Qingyun Sword Sect and retrieve an item for me! Song Jian said. He dared not reveal his true intentions to the Demon Lord. It is known that betrayal and deception are ingrained in their beings. Anyone who tries to cooperate or trade with these creatures usually ends up regretting it. Once the Abyssal Demon Lord knows that he wants to destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, it might create a lot of trouble; If he lets it steal an item from the Qingyun Sword Sect, then with its character, it will definitely attack the sword sect directly. Once conflicts break out, all the disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect will be seen as food to replenish its energy, and it wont spare a single one. Hahaha, I could destroy a human sect with just a flip of my hand. I will kill them all, and you can have anything you want! The Blade of the Abyss laughed heartily. It had been sealed for thousands of years, and its body had been severely weakened, its power plummeting from the early stage of third tier combat power to first tier combat power. However, its level and strength still remained, and as long as it was given time to recover, it would quickly return to its peak; Very well, lets sign a contract then. As long as I release you from the Sealed Tower, you will destroy the Qingyun Sword Sect, and then I just need to retrieve an item from it. Song Jian smiled; sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A contract, I love signing contracts with humans! The Blade of the Abyss laughed, plucking a golden scroll from the air, which fell into Song Jians hands; Upon opening it, he saw the contract written in both the Abyssal language and human language, surrounded by a circle of intricate patterns; System: You have obtained an Abyss Contract. Only when you voluntarily sign your name on it will the contract take effect; System: Warning, warning, this Abyss Contract is suspected of fraud. Please inspect carefully before signing! Song Jian smiled slightly. Even without the systems warning, he wouldnt sign this contract. The contents of the contract were written in two languages, and the Abyssal language content was completely different from the human language content. Once he signed the contract, Song Jian would immediately lose his freedom and become a slave to the Abyssal Demon Lord before him; The content of the Abyssal language and human language in your contract is completely different. Im sorry, I cannot sign this contract! Song Jian shook his head; Hahaha, I didnt expect you to understand the Abyssal language? The Blade of the Abyss laughed, not feeling embarrassed at all. With a wave of its hand, the contract in Song Jians hand turned into a cloud of black mist and dissipated in the air. Then, the Blade of the Abyss brought out another contract and told Song Jian, There were some errors in the previous one, but I believe you will be satisfied with this one. System: You have obtained an Abyss Contract. Only when you voluntarily sign your name on it will the contract take effect; System: Warning, warning, this Abyss Contract is suspected of fraud. Please inspect carefully before signing! Song Jian frowned. In this contract, the Abyssal Demon Lord had removed the Abyssal language and only left the human language. The content seemed to have no problems; However, the system still gave a hint of suspected fraud for this parchment contract. Obviously, there were still traps that Song Jian had not noticed. Im sorry, I cant sign this contract either! Song Jians expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Human, do you think you can offend a Demon Lord of the Abyss without any punishment? The tone of the Blade of the Abyss became unfriendly. If you continue with this attitude, I think there is nothing left for us to talk about. You might as well stay in this Sealed Tower and enjoy the rest of your life. Song Jian said coldly. Song Jian believed that, compared to him, the Abyssal Demon Lord probably desired to sign this contract even more so that it could escape the Sealed Tower sooner. The Blade of the Abyss fell silent. Playing small tricks in the Abyss Contract was something they enjoyed the most. The look on the faces of those who signed contracts with them and were ultimately deceived or even betrayed when they learned the truth was their favorite thing to witness. In this contract, not only were there problems with the surrounding patterns, but there was also another layer of contract content written with special ink after the formal contract. Only by using special means would the true content of the contract appear. Such a method could only be found among the Abyssal Demon Lords and was not even understood by ordinary demons. The Blade of the Abyss did not understand why this human could be so certain that there was a problem with the contract; Human, I hope you will not regret your decision today! The Blade of the Abyss said softly, pointing at the contract and causing the golden parchment to once again turn into black mist and vanish; Chapter 671: 671: Core Area Chapter 671: Chapter 671: Core Area The Blade of the Abyss once again condensed a contract scroll, this time, the scroll was clean without any decorative patterns or mysterious techniques; Song Jian took the scroll, and this time the system did not give a suspected fraud prompt for the contract; a smile appeared at the corner of his lips; If it were someone in the game, they might have fallen for the deception of the Abyssal Demon Lord, but Song Jian was a player, and for such transactions, the game would give prompts; Very well, I hope you will keep your promise! Song Jian laughed, forced a drop of blood from his finger, and pressed it onto the contract; Boom~ A flame rose from the golden contract scroll, and in a short time, it burnt up completely; Talking about keeping promises with an abyssal demon, Hehe~ Blade of the Abyss showed a mocking expression and muttered to itself. Alright, now you can tell me how to get you out of the Sealed Tower. Song Jian laughed; he had received a system prompt that the contract was established. Without system assistance, not a single word from the Abyssal Demon Lord could be trusted, let alone a punctuation mark. The Blade of the Abyss suddenly became excited, being imprisoned for thousands of years; although the seal of the Sealed Tower had loosened a bit, its current strength had been weakened to the extreme, so it had no way to escape on its own. It seemed that whoever sealed it had already calculated this situation. With the failure of the Sealed Tower, it would lose all its power and be killed by the remaining power in the moment the Sealed Tower collapsed; Rather than sealing it, it was more like using the power of the Sealed Tower to destroy this Abyssal Demon Lord; The Blade of the Abyss understood this too. After thousands of years, it finally met Song Jian, an outsider who might help; it was afraid that Song Jian would just walk away; Enter the Sealed Tower, find the sealing core, and as long as you break it, I can escape from here! Blade of the Abyss roared. Finally seeing a chance to escape, The Blade of the Abyss became very excited; Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then walked toward the black pyramid; Chang Qinghe was right, dealing with abyssal demons was like striking a bargain with a tiger, like dancing on the tip of a needle, and any carelessness could lead to self-destruction. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But for the sake of completing the assessment missions, he had to take this risk. Looking at the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array made up of five Sword Stones in his inventory, a sense of security settled in Song Jians heart. At the base of the black pyramid was a stone door wide enough for one person. After entering the door, there was only a two-person-wide passage. If one followed the passage straight, they could reach the core area where the Abyssal Demon Lord was imprisoned; In the passage, numerous monsters emitting demonic energy lay on either side, their crimson eyes staring at Song Jian, looking eager and ready to pounce at any moment. These were ordinary creatures transformed by the Abyssal Demon Lord using its own demonic energy after the seal had loosened. These monsters were all above level thirty, each possessing elite-level power. Although they were not genuine abyssal creatures, they were somewhat stronger than ordinary abyssal creatures; If Song Jian had not reached an agreement with the Abyssal Demon Lord, he would have had to put up quite a fight to reach the core of the Sealed Tower; After walking a few hundred meters, Song Jian saw a giant tree tens of meters tall. The thick tree was covered with purple-black, scale-like bark, and its branches and leaves were also purple-black, emitting a rich abyssal aura; Upon seeing the tree, the Book of the Abyss in Song Jians body suddenly throbbed; A level 35 elite BOSS with first-order combat power? Song Jian narrowed his eyes; this demon tree in front of him was different from the monsters he had seen before, and it was a genuine abyssal creature that had been transformed by the Abyssal Power for hundreds of years; Hehe, how is it? I havent been idle for thousands of years! The voice of the Blade of the Abyss resounded in Song Jians ears, apparently very proud of its creation; How did you do it? Song Jian asked curiously; If anyone knew that the person who sealed it in the first place, they would definitely not think that it could seal any other abyssal creature. Obviously, this Abyssal Demon Lord had used its own Abyssal Power to transform this Abyssal Demon Tree. The people who sealed me left a seed, and after I discovered it, I spent hundreds of years using my Abyssal Power to transform it into a demonic seed filled with Abyssal Power! The Blade of the Abyss said proudly, And then it took hundreds of years to grow into what it is now! Song Jian shivered; the demon in front of him was a deep schemer, just from an unintentionally left seed, it could play such tricks. No matter how careful he was, it would not be enough; Its just a pity that although it has grown up, it cant get any closer to the sealed area. Otherwise, I should have escaped by now! The Blade of the Abyss sighed; In fact, it had a great use for this Abyssal Demon Tree; at the last moment when the Sealed Tower lost its effect, there would be a final Sword Qi to wipe it out. By then, it would have been worn down by the Sealed Tower to the extent that it could no longer withstand the attack. It spent so much effort cultivating a seed into an Abyssal Demon Tree just to use it as a shield to bear the last Sword Qi in the end; This was just its last gamble, as no one knew whether the final Sword Qi would strike it or the Abyssal Demon Tree. At most, it only had a 50% chance of survival, which was also the reason why it wanted to sign a contract with Song Jian. As Song Jian passed the Abyssal Demon Tree, he carefully observed its attributes. This Abyssal Demon Tree was very powerful, having reached the peak of first-order combat power. With Song Jians current strength, it would be pitifully slim to kill it successfully without resorting to his trump card. After bypassing the Abyssal Demon Tree, Song Jian arrived at the core area of the Sealed Tower. It was a hall with thousands of square meters of space. Around the walls of the hall sat stone statues. Song Jian glanced around and counted nineteen statues altogether, each of them pointing to the center of the hall, where a golden cage composed of Sword Qi was located; Power was drawn continuously from these statues, merging into the golden cage, maintaining the sealed state of the cage, which contained a huge, slow-beating heart; Chapter 672: 672: Destruction Chapter 672: Chapter 672: Destruction Before entering the Sealed Tower, Song Jian had wondered what a state the Abyssal Demon Lord, being sealed for thousands of years, would be in. However, he hadnt imagined that it would lack a complete body. Staring at the heart, the size of a basketball and colored purple-black before him, Song Jian fell into deep thought. Its unclear how long it would take to restore such an Abyssal Demon Lord. Would it be worthwhile to wait? Human, if you destroy these stone statues, I can break free from this cage! The demon heart suspended in midair seemed to beat faster, showing its excitement. Song Jian realized that the entire black pyramid was a sword formation, constantly absorbing energy from the outside. These nineteen stone statues were the nineteen core nodes of the entire sword formation. They transformed the energy absorbed by the pyramid into true Sword Qi to confine the heart. The whole sword formation would collapse once these statues were destroyed. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These probably arent just statues, but real people! Song Jian became silent. These nineteen human statues should have been powerful swordmasters in their lifetime. In order to seal the Abyssal Demon Lord, they sacrificed their lives and used their own flesh and blood to constitute a part of the Sealing Sword Array. They spent thousands of years just to destroy this heart of the Abyssal Demon Lord. Any creature with Abyssal Power that approaches them will be met with a fierce attack. Only you, as a human, can destroy them! The Blade of the Abyss became somewhat frantic. After being imprisoned for thousands of years and now on the verge of escape, any being would become excited. Song Jian furrowed his brow. He himself possessed Abyssal Power. Both the Book of the Abyss and the Abyssal Demon Flame made him emit an aura of Abyssal Power. He wondered if the statues could detect this. With a thought, the Book of the Abyss within him became motionless. The black flame burning on the surface also slowly extinguished. Song Jian stepped towards the closest statue. As soon as he got close, this statues surface burst into radiant, golden Sword Qi. A phantom image appeared above the statue and swung its sword at Song Jian. Golden Sword Qi rushed towards Song Jian like a thunderbolt. How is that possible Red eyes emerged on the surface of the purple-black heart, looking towards Song Jian. Song Jian felt a shock in his heart, could it really still not work? A thought crossed his mind, and the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. He casually waved, releasing an abundant Sword Qi from the Light Strike, which collided with the golden Sword Qi rushing towards him. A muffled sound echoed in the hall. Song Jian was thrown back by a powerful force, smashing violently into the hard wall of the hall. He spat out blood. His pallid face revealed a significant loss of over a thousand Vitality Points. Peak First-Tier Combat Power! Song Jians face was filled with terror. It merely senses your strength and responds accordingly! If you continue to attempt to destroy them, the power of these statues will further increase! The Blade of the Abyss suppressed its rage and roared in a low voice: Human, tell me now, why would they attack you? They should only be wary of Abyssal beings! Its hope of escape had been destroyed. The Blade of the Abyss no longer needed to coax Song Jian and directly revealed its true face. An angry phantom image of the Abyssal Demon appeared in the hall, roaring loudly at Song Jian: You deceived me, you deceived a great Abyssal Demon Lord The wind was harsh in the hall. The Blade of the Abyss vented all its rage. However, just at that moment, a faint golden light burst from the nineteen statues. Above each statue, a human phantom image appeared. The swords in their hands pointed at the Demon Lords heart caged in golden Sword Qi. The phantom image of the Blade of the Abyss suddenly froze. If it behaved, it could still survive for at least hundreds of years more. If it tried to break free now, it would trigger the entire Sealing Array. Song Jian, we did sign a contract. If you fail to complete your part, you will suffer severe damage too! The Blade of the Abyss angry roar was thoroughly stifled in the hall, filled with Sword Qi. Shut up, and let me think! Song Jians face was gloomy. He didnt know if these statues rejected his approach due to the Book of the Abyss within him or his inadvertent exposure to the Abyssal Power. It must be noted, although the Abyssal Clan and Abyssal classes were stronger than ordinary classes after the games new revision, Song Jian always felt a certain risk. If he ended up turning into an Abyssal being because of too much exposure to the Abyssal Power, it was definitely not a result that Song Jian would want to see. Song Jian contemplated, and the Book of the Abyss soon appeared before his eyes. The Book of the Abyss, burning with fierce, fourth-tier, black flames, immediately bathed the entire hall in dazzling golden light on its appearance. What are you doing, put it away quickly The Abyssal Demon Lord roared loudly. The phantom image in the hall was torn apart by Sword Qi, and the imprisoned Demon Lords heart stopped beating too. Song Jian immediately stashed the Book of the Abyss into his bag. He felt it was too dangerous to keep such an Abyssal item within him all the time. After the Book of the Abyss disappeared, the Sword Qi in the hall gradually dissipated, restoring its original state. The Blade of the Abyss rematerialized a phantom image with a terrified look, staring at Song Jian without uttering a word. At this point, Song Jian cautiously approached the statues again. This time, these statues did not prevent him from getting close. Soon, he was right next to the statue. Good, thats how you do it. Destroy it, as long as you destroy these statues, I can break free from this damn cage. I can regain my freedom! The Abyssal Demon Lord felt like an Abyss, going from the peak to the valley and back, all in one day. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like the Book of the Abyss within him had set off the alarm on the statues and not him. Looking at the statue before him, Song Jian hesitated a bit. These statues represented the powerful beings from a thousand years ago. They sacrificed themselves to eradicate the Abyssal Demon Lord, becoming part of the Sealing Array. Song Jian deeply respected this spirit. But now, for the sake of his mission, Song Jian had to destroy them. After glancing at the expectant eyes of the Abyssal Demon Lord behind him, Song Jian could only apologize silently, Im sorry, then he lifted his sword. Chapter 673: Exorcising Demons Chapter 673: Chapter 673: Exorcising Demons Song Jian knew that if he swung his sword down, the hard work and efforts of these nineteen powerful beings over a thousand years would be in vain. The Abyssal Demon Lord who was trapped and was about to be freed would inflict tremendous harm to the world. It may even cause the entire continent to fall, becoming a vassal to the Abyssal Land; No wonder the locals are so hostile towards the outlanders A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. As he was not from this world, he found it hard to empathize with it. Even if this world was completely destroyed, as long as he had completed his mission, Song Jian wouldnt feel sad; Its a little annoying to be me right now! Song Jian sighed. Gritting his teeth, he swung his sword hard at the statue beside him; Crack~ A crisp shattering sound echoed C a fissure formed on the statue in front of Song Jian. A phantom appeared from the fissure, looking at Song Jian with complex eyes, let out a deep sigh, and slowly vanished into thin air; Thud~ The statue turned into ashes in an instant, scattering all over the ground; The entire pyramid suddenly trembled slightly. Having lost the supply of Sword Qi energy from this statue, the golden Sword Qi Cage restraining the Abyssal Demon Lord faintly swayed and its glow dimmed; Hahaha! Thats it, Song Jian! Just keep going like this, destroy all the remaining statues, and I will be free again! The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed wildly. The demonic heart contained in the golden Sword Qi Cage began to beat violently; Song Jian expressionless, destroyed all the remaining eighteen statues. Without the statues to supply energy, the golden Sword Qi Cage began to crack. In just a few minutes, the cage shattered into countless specks of golden light that dissipated into the air; A purplish-black heart swelled in mid-air and black smog, like tendrils, spread out from the heart. In no time, the body of an Abyssal Demon Lord almost two meters tall was reformed. His blood-red eyes fixed on Song Jian. The Abyssal Demon Lord extended his long, snake-like tongue to lick a piece of broken flesh stuck to his cheek and let out a hearty laugh, Freedom, after more than a thousand years, I am finally free. I owe it all to you, human, my friend, hahaha! Just then, a deafening sound echoed throughout the pyramid. Suddenly, the hall was filled with dazzling golden light, and a human phantom appeared in mid-air, a hint of a smirk on the corners of his mouth as he coldly eyed the Abyssal Demon Lord whose body had already taken shape; Damn demons! A booming voice echoed in the hall. As the voice rang out, images of the nineteen statues, previously destroyed by Song Jian, appeared out of thin air; The shadow figures paid no attention to Song Jian, their icy gaze solely fixed on the Abyssal Demon Lord. Now, the entire hall was enveloped in golden Sword Qi, making it impossible for anyone to leave. As I thought, despicable humans! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared angrily, yelling towards the hall entrance: Numan, its time for you to do your part! Outside the hall, the Abyssal Demon Tree let out a low growl and awakened from its slumber; His thick roots struggled free from the ground, transforming into a huge tree man over fifteen meters tall, marching rapidly towards the hall; As he came near the hall, golden Sword Qi struck him, leaving deep marks on his body; The Abyssal Demon Tree screamed in pain, but its movement didnt falter at all. It kept on striking the golden Sword Qi Cage around the hall; Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn demons! The nineteen shadowy figures of the sculptures in mid-air, yelled in unison, their swords also blazing with dazzling golden Sword Qi!; Numan! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared angrily, fear showed on his face for the first time; Song Jian was also taken aback. The twenty human apparitions floating in the air currently started burning with a faint golden flame. They were clearly burning their final soul imprints, ready to land their strongest attack; Once their soul imprints are burnt out, these people will be gone forever, unable to reincarnate; Theyre at the peak of the first tier. No, their aura has already far surpassed the apex of the first tier. This, this is a second-tier combat power! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise; The aura of these twenty human apparitions kept on rising, to a degree that Song Jian could not decipher; Slam, Slam, Slam~ The Abyssal Demon Tree, Numan, was still relentlessly smashing into the golden Sword Qi Cage covering the hall. Even at the cost of burning its Abyssal Demon Core, it was determined to break into the hall! Twenty dazzling Sword Qi erupted and converged over the Abyssal Demon Lords head, forming a three-foot-long golden sword; Damn demons! The twenty human apparitions became fainter, as if all their power had been transformed into the golden long sword. Boom! The Abyssal Demon Tree, Numan, finally broke through the golden Sword Qi Cage and stormed into the hall; The moment the Abyssal Demon Tree broke in, the golden Sword Qi Cage instantly repaired itself, covering the large opening rapidly. Song Jian narrowed his eyes C the golden Sword Qi Cage seemed to allow the Demon Tree to enter deliberately; Could it be, they want to kill this Demonic Tree along with others? A thought shot through Song Jians mind, but his face instantly turned pale as soon as he considered the possibility. Damn it, theyre planning to annihilate everyone in the hall! Song Jians expression changed wildly. Given his current strength, he had no way to withstand an attack from these twenty human apparitions; Now, their strength had reached a realm, so high that even Song Jian could not discern. If they strike with all their might, even if he wasnt the target, he would be unable to withstand even the residual waves of their attack; Morning light, Dew, Waterdrop, Rock Sword Formation, awake! With a yell, Song Jian quickly cast three Sword Qi Stones around himself, setting up a defensive Sword Formation; On top of that, Song Jian summoned his Iron Wings, wrapping them tightly around his body, then activated his bloody shield and Frost Shield; Multiple layers of protection, like a turtle shell, enclosed Song Jian in its center; Song Jian waited quietly. Before long, a huge boom echoed from within the hall. Brilliant golden light filled the entire hall. Song Jian couldnt open his eyes and had to keep them tightly shut; The alarmed screams of the Abyssal Demon Lord alongside explosions reached his ears. The layers of defense set up by Song Jian had been pierced through as if they were paper; Even the residual waves from the explosion were unbearable for Song Jian. His body felt like a tiny pebble violently thrown against the hard walls of the hall by a giant; With a loud bang, Song Jian only felt a pain surge through his entire body before losing consciousness completely, oblivious to everything; Chapter 674: Betrayal Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Betrayal Song Jian didnt know how much time had passed before he finally woke up, surveyed his condition and found the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set broken beyond recognition. Almost all components were down to less than 10 durability. If he didnt repair them soon, the set, which is of epic level, might become unusable. Did I, did I actually survive? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. His Vitality Points had dropped below the danger level, but the passive ability Enemy of Death God hadnt been triggered yet. It seems that I survived, thanks largely to this armor. Thought Song Jian, somewhat relieved. The Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, each individual piece is of gold rank, wearing the complete set, supplemented by its set attributes, is completely on par with epic equipment. Song Jian credited his survival largely to this set of armor. Looking around at the hall, it was a total mess. There were broken rocks everywhere and many parts of the surrounding rock walls had collapsed. A charred, sturdy tree trunk stood before his eyes. The Abyssal Demon Tree Song Jian looked somewhat speechlessly at the charred remains of the tree in front of him. The massive demonic tree, which had towered over fifteen meters high, was now reduced to an under two meters high trunk. Around it lay charred remains scattered, all chopped and burnt to a crisp by countless slices of Sword Qi. A level thirty-five elite BOSS with peak first tier Combat Power was slain just like that! Song Jians face darkened. Even he would not dare to provoke such a BOSS, yet it was instantly killed here. A world that could possibly possess third tier Combat Power Song Jian sighed. Ever since he entered this world, he had encountered too many strong opponents, leaving him a bit numb. Wheres the Abyssal Demon Lord? Surely it couldnt have been slain as well? Song Jian frowned, starting to search around. The entire Sealing Array targeted the Abyssal Demon Lord. Almost over ninety percent of its power was used to counter it. Song Jian merely endured some aftershocks and despite that, he almost died. The damage must have reached the second tier, otherwise wouldnt end up in such a sorry state! Song Jian thought. Looking at the Abyss Contract he had signed, it was still effective. Apparently, the Abyssal Demon Lord and the Blade of the Abyss were still alive if they hadnt been for the appearance of Song Jian, and after more than a hundred years, the strength of the Blade of the Abyss would have been exhausted. Even with the demon tree, it wouldnt have survived when the Sealing Array collapsed. I I survived, haha, I survived! An exhausted voice echoed in the hall. The phantom of the Abyssal Demon Lord again appeared in the air of the hall, but at this point, his phantom was so weak that it was almost invisible. The crimson eyes stared at Song Jian, scrutinizing his current state. Human, you did well! The Blade of the Abyss chuckled. Swish~ Under the remnant of the withered Abyssal Demon Tree in the ruins, a demonic heart that was only a third of its original size rolled out. The surging purple-black blood flowed out from this broken heart and quickly gathered into a mass. A nude middle-aged man then stepped out from the pool of blood. He beckoned with his right hand, and an endless stream of black abyssal qi gathered around him, coalescing into a black armor around him. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I like how I am now, this is reminiscent of my joyful conquering days in this world a thousand years ago! The Abyssal Demon Lord said to Song Jian with a laugh. The Abyssal Demon Lord at this moment was probably at its weakest primit, but its aura still maintained a first-tier caliber, completely unlike its weak form when it just escaped from the Sealed Tower. He was as suave as a distinguished noble. Now its your turn to fulfill the contract! Song Jian was on guard, holding the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array in his hand, prepared to deal a fatal blow to the Abyssal Demon Lord at any time. Although the current Abyssal Demon Lord didnt seem to show any weakness, its strength was still at a first-tier level. Song Jian might not be outmatched against it. Humans, yes, now it is my turn to fulfill the content of the contract, but The Abyssal Demon Lord showed a smile and said, Im too weak. As you can feel, my strength is less than one-thousandth of my peak status. Its really hard for me to fulfill the contract with my current strength. Im afraid Ill need a long time to recover Song Jians heart sank and a mocking sneer appeared on his mouth. As expected, dealing with an abyss demon means being prepared for them to back out at any moment. So, you have no intention of fulfilling the contract? Song Jian asked. Of course not, the Abyss Contract must be kept. The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed elegantly, Its just as I said before, I need time to recover, a lot of time. Song Jians face turned pale, and his eyes were instantly filled with murderous intent. Originally, he had always felt guilty and uneasy about releasing this Abyssal Demon Lord. If it really had no intention of fulfilling the contract, he wouldnt hesitate to kill it on the spot. Ive killed a monster with first-tier Combat Power before, and I can just figure something else out for the evaluation mission Song Jian gritted his teeth, gripping the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, ready to give the Abyssal Demon Lord a harsh blow. However, if you help me, my recovery time could be significantly reduced! The Abyssal Demon Lord seemed to sense something and hurriedly said. Song Jian paused, and asked, Help you, how can I help you? You were attacked by the Sealed Tower because it mistook you for a creature of the abyss due to an abyssal treasure, right! The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed, As long as you give that abyssal treasure to me, I can regain my strength quickly and then help you retrieve the object you want from the Qingyun Sword Sect. This will save me a lot of recovery time, and thereby saving you a lot of time as well. Its a good deal, isnt it? Song Jian suddenly realized that this Abyssal Demon Lord was eyeing his Book of the Abyss. Could it be any more? Are you talking about this? Song Jian took out the Book of the Abyss from his package. A strong black aura emanated from the Book of the Abyss. A look of ecstasy appeared on the face of the Abyssal Demon Lord, and he nodded repeatedly. Yes, it is this one. As long as you give it to me, I can regain my strength in the shortest time possible. Then I can help you Perhaps, I dont need to give it to you, and you can directly regain your peak strength! Song Jian glanced at the Abyssal Demon Lord, opened the Book of the Abyss, and his gaze fell on the second tier of the Book of the Abyss Skill Tree. Chapter 675: Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array Chapter 675: Chapter 675: Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array In Song Jians hand, the Book of the Abyss is actually a complete skill tree with nine levels. The first level has only two skills C one is Abyssal Demon Armor, and the other is Abyss Temptation. The Abyssal Demon Armor is formed by using the fourth-tier Abyssal Raging Flame to condense a full body armor on the surface of the body. However, this armor only enhances resistance and does not provide defense power. Song Jian would only summon this armor when facing Abyssal creatures. The other skill, Abyss Temptation, not only has an extremely long casting time but can only be used when the target is immobilized or even severely injured and loses the ability to resist. Another drawback is that the longer the effect lasts, the higher the chance that the enchanted creature will betray. After trying it a few times, Song Jian never used it again. These two skills were not very helpful to Song Jian, so he did not continue to activate the skills on the skill tree of the Book of the Abyss. However, at this moment, facing the betrayal of the Abyssal Demon Lord, Song Jian suddenly felt that one of the skills on the second layer of the Book of the Abyss was perfect for dealing with it: Abyss Skill C Shackles Mark: Use the targets flesh and true name to brand its soul with the Shackles Mark. The mark lasts for three months. During the existence of the Shackles Mark, you can torment the targets soul at any time or even directly destroy its soul! This skill requires 230,000 combat experience points to activate! This skill can only be used once on the same target! This skill is tailor-made for you! Song Jians mouth curled slightly, and he hesitated not to illuminate this skill. His experience, which had originally risen to level 31 and 29%, instantly became level 31 and 2%. You want this, dont you? Song Jian shook the Book of the Abyss in his hand and smiled at the Abyssal Demon Lord. Yes, give it to me! The Abyssal Demon Lords eyes revealed a greedy expression. The middle-aged man in his original human form began to show purple-black scales on his body, and the demon horns on his head faintly appeared. Then I need you to exchange something with me! Song Jian held up the Book of the Abyss and walked step by step towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Exchange? What things? The Abyssal Demon Lords face darkened, and he spoke quietly: I already mentioned that I have nothing now but this broken body! What I want is your broken body or, to be precise, your broken demon heart! Song Jian narrowed his eyes and pointed his right hand at the Abyssal Demon Lord. Five Sword Qi Stones floated around his body and flew towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom~ Five booms resounded around the Abyssal Demon Lord, and five scorching golden light orbs rose simultaneously, just like five proud suns. Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, slash! Song Jian let out a soft shout, and the five raging suns above the head of the Abyssal Demon Lord burst into endless golden Sword Qi. Each Sword Qi could rival Song Jians skill Light Strike! Human, what are you trying to do? The Abyssal Demon Lords human body swelled violently, transforming into a demon giant over three meters tall. This was the true form of the Abyssal Demon Lord, almost identical to the phantom it had previously shown in the sky. This is your punishment for not honoring the contract! Song Jian shouted in a low voice, his figure flashing like electricity as he charged towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Dont think that I will be afraid of you like this, human! The Abyssal Demon Lord said viciously, I am already free now, and although I am very weak, do you think that your itchy sword array alone can kill me? How ridiculous! A nearly two-meter-long black blade appeared in the hands of the Abyssal Demon Lord. The blades edge was extremely sharp, while the back had several huge serrations. The blades surface was burning with raging black flames. Abyssal Strike! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared in a low voice, swinging the blade in the air, unleashing a dazzling black blade qi that slashed towards a raging sun. Boom! With a loud bang, the entire hall shook slightly, and dust fell rustlingly; The sun-like formation made of golden Sword Qi was shattered, making the Sword Formation incomplete and losing one-fifth of its power; However, the remaining four suns were continuously emitting endless golden Sword Qi, like the rays of the sun, constantly slashing on the body of the Abyssal Demon Lord; sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Abyssal Demon Lord laughed heartily. Although damage of over a hundred points kept floating above his head, it did not bother him, as his Vitality Points were already over 50,000. This little damage didnt mean anything to him, but instead, gave him the feeling of returning to the battlefield; This damage, not even reaching a first-tier combat level, is like tickling to me! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared, Ill help you destroy this fragile Sword Formation. The Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array could kill hundreds of monsters above level 30, but for the Abyssal Demon Lord, the damage was not fatal! At this time, he had lost over 5,000 Vitality Points, but he still showed a nonchalant expression on his face, waving a black long knife and continuing to slash at the remaining four suns; Break, break, break, break! Destroy everything! Boom, boom, boom, boom! The violent explosion made the already fragile Sealing Hall even weaker, with large rocks falling from overhead and huge cracks appearing on the surrounding walls, as if the entire hall would collapse at any moment. After five consecutive full-force attacks that broke the Great Sun Golden Light Sword Array, the Abyssal Demon Lord became somewhat exhausted. This Sword Formation had already depleted over 8,000 Vitality Points from him. Destroying it was not as easy as it seemed for him, who was now in an extremely weakened state; Use all your means and display them, human. After its all over, Ill replenish my strength with your blood and flesh! The Abyssal Demon Lords eyes became fierce. The contract did not stipulate that they could not kill each other; as long as he killed Song Jian and then destroyed the Qingyun Sword Sect entirely, the terms of the contract would still be fulfilled, and he would not be impacted by the backlash of the contract; After breaking the Sword Formation, he suddenly discovered that Song Jian had vanished; Human, where are you hiding? The Abyssal Demon Lords heart sank, could this human have run away during the chaos? Just then, a brilliant golden beam suddenly stabbed out from behind him, piercing through his body and emerging from his chest; A critical damage of over 3,000 points surfaced above his head; At this moment, Song Jian was standing behind him, his left index finger pointing diagonally upward, and the golden Sword Qi was emanating from the tip of his finger; Human! The Abyssal Demon Lord became furious. If his body was damaged, he could recover without any limits, but if his heart was damaged, it would cause irreversible harm. Song Jians strike was aimed right at his broken heart. With a large hole opened in his back, Song Jian had a thought, and his steel wings unfolded with a whoosh, propelling him toward the Abyssal Demon Lords body; Chapter 676: Shackles Mark Chapter 676: Chapter 676: Shackles Mark With a flap of his steel wings, Song Jian rose into the air, charging towards the back of the Abyssal Demon Lord; He wrestled the disrupted heart of the Abyssal Demon Lord from a gaping wound in the demons back. Whispering in the demons ear, Song Jian said: I told you, I want your flesh and blood. Blade of the AbyssSaffer LanceKutoyaSara, Song Jian murmured the true name of the Abyssal Demon Lord. The heart he held, now little more than a third of its size, reacted as if frightened, its beats wildly intense; The Book of the Abyss emerged before Song Jian, its pages flipping as if caressed by an unseen wind. An enigmatic black aura began to waft from the book; Hearing his true name spoken, the Abyssal Demon Lord felt uneasy. The unease was amplified by the sight of Song Jian holding his heart; Human, what do you think you are doing? Do you believe that heart is indispensable to me? The Demon Lord began to panic a bit. Losing his heart would set him back an epoch of years to regain his peak state; Give it back to me! Because the Abyssal Demon Lords true name was so long, Song Jian rapidly recited it, but he couldnt stop the demon from trying to snatch back his heart. However, just as the Abyssal Demon Lords massive hand reached for Song Jian, an unseen transparent barrier enveloped and protected Song Jian; The Abyssal Demon Lord, could only futilely claw at the barrier, causing ripples but not able to penetrate the defenses; Binding with your true name, certified by your flesh and blood, Shackles Mark, apply! Song Jian extended the hand holding the heart towards the Abyssal Demon Lord. Suddenly, a black flame appeared out of nowhere and flew towards the demon lord; Sizzle~ At the centre of the demons forehead, a black lotus bloomed, its radiant glow, stunning. The Abyssal Demon Lord let out a shrill scream, clutching his head and rolling on the ground; Song Jian glanced at the heart in his hand, now reduced to a quarter of its size after casting the Shackles Mark, leaving a barely recognizable, bruised fleshy lump as a demons heart; Nonchalantly tossing the remaining heart back to the writhing Abyssal Demon Lord, Song Jian, with an expression of disgust, wiped off the purplish-black blood on his right hand, then stared coldly at the demon Lord; What did you do to me? You damned human, Ill kill you! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared, charging at Song Jian with bared fangs and claws; Shackles, Pain! Watching the monolithic Abyssal Demon Lord rushing towards him, Song Jian stood his ground and said a single word; Suddenly, the Abyssal Demon Lord felt as if his head was splitting apart, as if someone was repeatedly striking his skull with an axe or as if a red-hot needle was being stirred inside his skull; This pain was not physical, it originated from the depth of his soul; The agony endured for fifteen long minutes. The Abyssal Demon Lord had lost all his strength, collapsed on the ground like a heap of mud, his body convulsed non-stop, a faint hint of blood appearing from his seven orifices; No, mercy, spare me, I will honour our pact, as soon as I recover a bit, I will immediately help you claim the treasure from the Qingyun Sword Sect! Finally, unable to endure the soul-wrenching agony, the Abyssal Demon Lord begged for mercy from Song Jian; Song Jian smirked, with a mere thought, the Abyssal Demon Lord instantly felt relief from the pain; What what did you do to me? The Demon Lord asked weakly; Nothing much, just a little trick to ensure you comply with the pact! Song Jian responded, lightly kicking the shoulder of the Abyssal Demon Lord, and said: Stop playing dead, get up and recover your strength quickly. As long as you help me annihilate Qingyun Sword Sect, I will cancel this Shackles Mark! After a long while, the Abyssal Demon Lord reverted to a human form. With a conflicted expression, he struggled to his feet and looked at Song Jian: Human, I hope you keep your word! Do you think I am an Abyssal Demon? Song Jian scoffed and turned towards the exit; A month later, Qingyun Town, the closest settlement to the ruins, had been utterly destroyed. The entire town was so deserted that not a single corpse was to be found; This towns humans were too weak, I couldnt replenish enough energy from them, not even as much as the previous town, the Abyssal Demon Lord, garbed in a black cloak, complained; The moment Song Jian and the Abyssal Demon Lord emerged from the ruins, they promptly laid waste to the several towns within the secret realm controlled by the Red-sun Sect. The flesh and blood of every human was used to restore the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord; At this point, the Abyssal Demon Lords power had finally been restored to the early stages of a second-tier combatant, his level had also soared to level fifty-one. However, even though the demon lords power had surpassed Song Jians by far, the effect of the Shackles Mark on his soul had not weakened. This subdued the Abyssal Demon Lords budding aspirations; So Ive heard, there are quite a few treasures in this secret realm! Song Jian stared into the distance, rubing his chin thoughtfully. I can steal all the treasures for you if only you release this Shackles Mark, the Abyssal Demon Lord said quietly. Never mind that, the Qingyun Sword Sect is the priority! Song Jian hesitated for a long time, but in the end, he abandoned the tempting idea; Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, with the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord, he could sweep across this secret realm unchallenged; Unless there were more powerful beasts hidden in the secret realm. But if that were the case, Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-Sun Sect would have known by now; The effect of the Shackles Mark lasts for only three months. Restoring the power of the Abyssal Demon Lord to the early stages of a second-tier combatant already took a month. If they really explored the secret realm for treasures, time would quickly run out. So when that happens, Song Jian would no longer have the means to restrain him, causing the assessment task to be indefinitely postponed. What a pity that this skill can only be used once against the same individual. Otherwise, I could have him following me around all the time, Song Jian muttered under his breath; Exit through this Transmission Array. Be careful, on the other side lies the backyard of Qingyun Sword Sect, home to several powerful beasts. You may not be powerful enough to face them right now, so be cautious and hide. Once youve regained your strength, you can then take them on, he ordered, pointing at the Transmission Platform. No worry, we Abyssal Demons are the unparalleled masters of disguise, the Abyssal Demon Lord chuckled, his body rippling like water. In a moment, he had taken on the appearance of Chang Qinghe; He gave Song Jian a nod, then stepped onto the Transmission Platform. With a flash of white light, the Abyssal Demon Lord disappeared. Chapter 677: 677: Identity Exposed Chapter 677: Chapter 677: Identity Exposed Song Jian was quietly guarding in front of the teleport stone platform. A day later, he stood on the teleport stone platform and was a bit uneasy about letting the Abyssal Demon Lord return alone; All the humans in the hidden realm had been slaughtered by the Abyssal Demon Lord. Taking advantage of the fact that the news had not yet spread, Song Jian had to leave here. Otherwise, once the news got out, Song Jian would arouse suspicion from others. Then, if the teleport stone platform were to be sealed, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to escape; With a flash of white light, Song Jian disappeared from the hidden realm; At Qingyun Sword Sects back mountain, Song Jian stood on the teleport stone platform with a vigilant look on his face, casting cautious glances around. The valley was quiet, seemingly devoid of people. It must be remembered that this was the most important area of the entire Qingyun Sword Sect. When he entered here last time, there were at least dozens of disciples with first tier combat power guarding this place. However, now, despite his powerful perception, spreading around like mercury, Song Jian couldnt find a single person; In just one days time, did it kill everyone? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled. The Abyssal Demon Lord only possessed the initial power of the second tier combat power, which was already stronger than a few elders of Qingyun Sword Sect. But Sect Leader Liu Qingyuns power was probably slightly stronger than the current Abyssal Demon Lords; Together with the foundation of Qingyun Sword Sect, if the Abyssal Demon Lord dared to set off a massacre as soon as it arrived, it could be facing a second sealing; Its really strange that there isnt a single person. Song Jian stepped off the teleport stone platform and continued walking towards Qingyun Hall; In the task bar, the second round of the assessment task had not been completed, indicating that Qingyun Sword Sect still existed, and Liu Qingyun certainly wasnt dead; Song Jian, why are you here? One of the direct disciples suddenly rushed out, revealing a surprised expression when he saw Song Jian. Chu Qiang? Song Jian froze. This disciple was Chu Qiang, who was promoted to be a direct disciple with him. He was taken in as a direct disciple by an elder at the time. The two had seen each other a few times afterwards, Song Jian didnt expect that the first person he encountered after leaving the hidden realm was him. What happened in the hidden realm that made such a monster come out! Chu Qiang yelled out angrily, his face filled with rage. Where are the Sect Leader and the elders? Song Jian asked. Chu Qiang spoke with an anxious expression, Everyone is in Qingyun Hall. You better come with me quickly. Right now, the entire Qingyun peak is surrounded by monsters! Song Jian was caught off guard. He didnt expect that the Abyssal Demon Lord would act so quickly. In just one day, it had already reached this point; Lets go, the Sect Leader is looking for you everywhere! Chu Qiang said, rushing forward to grab the sleeve of Song Jians robe; You said, the Sect Leader is looking for me? Song Jians heart lurched, he hurriedly asked, And what about Chang Qinghe and Jian Qi? Did the Sect Leader mention them? No, he just ordered the disciples that if they see you, they should immediately bring you to Qingyun Hall. Chu Qiang hesitated and said; Song Jian nodded slightly and said, Alright, lets go to Qingyun Hall quickly! Chu Qiang was inwardly pleased. Finding Song Jian carried quite a reward, and he didnt expect that he would be the one to run into him; Just then, Chu Qiang suddenly felt a pain in his back. When he looked down, he saw a sword tip poking out from his chest; Turning his head, Chu Qiang saw Song Jian pulling out the sword from his chest with an expressionless face; Wh-why Chu Qiangs eyes suddenly lost their light, and he collapsed onto the ground; When Chu Qiang fell to the ground, his body seemed to have been drained by an invisible force, turning into a pile of ashes. The vitality that was drawn from his body turned into a bright red flow of energy, rushing towards the foot of Qingyun peak; It seems that Liu Qingyun already knows that his two disciples are dead. However, whats more puzzling is, how does he know Im still alive? Song Jian muttered under his breath; Staying in Qingyun Peak was too dangerous now. Once someone found his traces, it would be hard for Song Jian to escape even if he had wings; With a thought, Song Jians figure instantly transformed into a ball of black fog, flying into the half-empty space; Just then, in Qingyun Hall, the usually meditating Liu Qingyun suddenly opened his eyes, his face showing anger. Crack~ A crisp breaking sound was heard, as the hard armrest was crushed by him; Foreigner! Liu Qingyun growled lowly, his body darting out of Qingyun Hall like electricity; Song Jian had just risen into the air when he felt as if he was being tracked. The opponents mental strength seemed to bind him like a rope. Liu Qingyun! Song Jians heart sank, and he immediately canceled the black fog state. In mid-air, Song Jian sprouted a pair of iron wings from his back. He flapped them hard a couple of times and shot down towards the foot of the mountain like an arrow; The black fog state was a balance of offense and defense and was immune to physical damage. But its weak point was its slow flight speed, which wasnt as fast as Song Jians speed when he used his iron wings; At this time, Song Jian could see from the air that the entire Qingyun Mountain was surrounded by dense, black Abyssal Demons. There were at least hundreds of thousands of them, and more Abyssal Demons were continually converging towards Qingyun Mountain; In just one days time Song Jian looked at the swarm of demons below that were like a tide and was speechless; These were not Abyssal creatures, but ordinary creatures tainted with Abyssal power. There were wild beasts, and there were humans. Song Jian did not know how the Abyssal Demon Lord had managed to gather so many creatures in just one day. Song Jian! A shout came from behind, and overwhelming sword qi surged towards him like a tidal wave. At the top of Qingyun Mountain, a huge river of sword qi was set off, just like a heavenly river; Second Tier Combat PowerPeak! Song Jian was dumbfounded. He didnt expect Liu Qingyuns power to be so formidable. At this moment, Liu Qingyun, who was in mid-air, was standing on a flying sword. He pointed at Song Jian, and immediately, the river of surging sword qi that was like Mount Tai on top of his head came crashing down on Song Jian; Im going to die! Song Jians hair stood on end. He felt as though he had been locked in place, the entire surrounding space seemed to have solidified. He felt like a bug trapped in amber, utterly unable to dodge; Blade of the Abyss! Song Jian roared. In an instant, the power of the Shackles Mark was released to its maximum; Roar~ At the foot of the distant mountain, a beast-like wail echoed out, and a big shadow rose from the ground, like a column of black smoke; Stop! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared, staring fixedly at Song Jian. The deep red eyes revealed unstinting killing intent; If I die, you die too! Song Jian said coldly; The Abyssal Demon Lord hesitated immediately. After contemplating for a moment, he glanced at the surging sword qi that was pressing on Song Jian like Mount Tai, and there was a look of humiliation in his eyes. Abyssal Strike, Break! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared in anger, waving the black long knife in his hand, throwing himself towards Liu Qingyun; Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 678: 678: Qingyun Sword Array Chapter 678: Chapter 678: Qingyun Sword Array The Demons Blade had detected Song Jian suspended in mid-air and Liu Qingyun a while ago, but it hadnt made any move, even deliberately concealing its aura. Once hes killed, the contract with him will be null and void! The Demons Blade sinisterly thought to itself, And the curse he cast on me will be lifted with his death! The Demons Blade has always believed that Song Jian had cast some sort of curse on it. As an Abyssal Demon, it naturally knew the severity of curses. Once the curse-caster dies, all the curses they had cast would gradually disperse over time. The Demons Blade was eagerly awaiting the moment when Liu Qingyun would behead Song Jian. However, Song Jians roar made it slightly panic. It didnt believe that it would die along with Song Jian, but evidently, Song Jian had the ability to disperse his soul upon acknowledging his impending death. The heart-wrenching pain started again. With no other choice, the Blade of the Abyss revealed itself and bellowed with rage. Focusing all its fury towards Song Jian into its swing, it cleaved at Liu Qingyun. Boom~ The black blade energy shattered the sky full of sword Qi, like a tidal wave. In an instant, the Blade of the Abyss and Liu Qingyun had crossed blows over ten times, punctuating the sky with explosion sounds akin to thunder. Song Jian was impacted by the aftershock of their battle, hitting his back and sending him crashing to the ground, creating a large crater. As he climbed out from the crater, Song Jian saw countless Abyss demons all around him, their crimson eyes filled with greed. Hmph! Song Jian snorted coldly as black flames ignited on his bodys surface. These flames converged to form a black armor, covering his entire body. The pure Abyssal aura emanated from Song Jian caused all the nearby Abyssal demons to tremble, not daring to even take a step forward. Looking up, Song Jian saw the sky split into two halves, one side pitch black, the other azure. The auras from both sides were constantly rolling and colliding violently. The Abyssal Demon Lord and Liu Qingyun fought evenly matched. In a single day, the Abyssal Demon Lord had progressed from the initial stage of second-tier combat power to the peak of second-tier combat power. Within the same tier, progress was merely a matter of accumulating power; given sufficient resources, this progression was not impossible within a day. More importantly, while it was extremely difficult for Liu Qingyun to progress from the peak of the second tier to third-tier combat power, it was quite simple for the Abyssal Demon Lord, because he had once attained that level. I was too careless! Song Jian focused fiercely on the battling silhouettes in the sky, clutching his fists so tightly that his fingernails dug into his flesh. The current Abyssal Demon Lords power had only improved to roughly match Liu Qingyun. If it had waited a few more days, destroying only a few human towns first, the Abyssal Demon Lords power could naturally ascend to third-tier combat power. At that time, exterminating the Qingyun Sword Sect would be too easy. Couldnt you delay a couple of days, wait until youve fully recuperated, then challenge the Qingyun Sword Sect! Song Jian was irritated. Attacking the Qingyun Sword Sect with such fanfare would no doubt be noticed by many. Once the news of Abyssal Demon Lords appearance spread, the whole continent would be shaken. Song Jian did not believe that the highest combat power in this world was only the third tier. Were the millennial, even older, clans to learn of the Abyssal Demon Lords presence, they certainly would dispatch forces to exterminate him. What mattered most was that Song Jians identity had now been exposed. If the annihilation of the Qingyun Sword Sect were to fail, he would become a public enemy, hunted down by countless individuals. Then he would have no choice but to abandon the examination task, wait a month, and then select another task to complete. However, this couldnt be blamed entirely on the Abyssal Demon Lord. Within a thousand miles, the Qingyun Sword Sect was the largest sect. Eliminating it would allow the Abyssal Demon Lords power to return to its peak directly. Then whether continuing to invade this world or returning to the Abyssal Land, he would have full flexibility. He probably never expected that within the Qingyun Sword Sect, there would be one who could hold him at bay for so long. As the battle progressed, Song Jians heart became heavier. Within the same tier, few races could match humans. Apart from creating countless powerful techniques, humans also possessed many unforeseen offensive methods. The Qingyun Sword Array that Liu Qingyun was now deploying was one of them. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. During his time in the Qingyun Sword Sect, Song Jian had never known that Sect Leader Liu Qingyun was also a master of arrays, and his level had definitely surpassed that of a senior. Hes harnessing the power of the entire mountain range to set up this sword formation! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Using the power of nature, borrowing the might of heaven and earth to set up a sword formation is the most advanced method. While human energy could be exhausted, the energy of the heavens and earth was infinite and could not be countered by humans. The Abyssal Demon Lord was now at a disadvantage under the pressure of the Qingyun Sword Array. In not too long, he would likely be suppressed by the Qingyun Sword Array leading to total defeat; Again with this, again with this, Why are you humans so sly? Cant you fight me head-on! the Abyssal Demon Lord roared loudly, feeling abandoned by the world. Within thousands of kilometers, wherever it tried to hide, endless attacks would rain down on it. Heaven and Earth Grinding Plate! Liu Qingyuns face wore a serious expression. Sweat started to bead on his forehead, and his movements grew heavier. Controlling the Qingyun Great Array and mobilizing such massive power from the mountain range was also very exhausting for him. It felt like a wooden lever trying to pry a huge mountain. If not careful, the wooden lever could easily snap. I cant let this continue, or the Abyssal Demon Lord will be defeated! Song Jians brows furrowed. Even if defeated, Liu Qingyun wouldnt be able to annihilate the Abyssal Demon Lord, but he would certainly make the existence of it and Song Jian known to the world first thing. Then, the hunt would ensue, and there would likely be no more chances to wipe out the Qingyun Sword Sect. Song Jian focused on the array nodes formed by hundreds of Sword Qi Stones floating in the sky and began to carefully observe them. If he could break the Qingyun Sword Array, just the backlash from the array would cost Liu Qingyun half his life. The hundreds of Sword Qi stones flickered in the void, forming a complex and mysterious array. Given Song Jians current level, he could only perceive some vague patterns. Trying to find the key node and destroy the entire array was wishful thinking. Damn it! Determined, Song Jian took out the Book of Fusion, prepared to fully upgrade his Array level. Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Formation Upgrade The power of the Book of Fusion lies in empowering the primary skill set without any dependency on the compatibility of fuelling secondary skills. It could even promote skills with properties totally against each other. Theoretically, Song Jian could merge all his skills to generate a full-level skill. But doing so without identifying the quality of the primary skill would only weaken him. Set Array Formation as the primary skill! Song Jian decisively dragged the skill into the primary skill slot. He then scanned through other skills and finally selected Magic Rune Inscription and Magic Rune Array to be consumed. Magic Rune Inscription was only a third-level skill, but Song Jian had already promoted Magic Rune Array to seventh level. Both skills could supply a lot of proficiency for the promotion of Array Formation. Song Jian was immediately greeted by a system notification after dragging the two skills into the secondary skill slots: System: Would you like to merge skills Magic Rune Array and Magic Rune Inscription with skill Array Formation? [Yes/No] System: Confirmation of the fusion will erase skills Magic Rune Array and Magic Rune Inscription. You have a chance to develop a new skill or a chance to enhance the Array Formation skill. If fusion fails, proficiency will accumulate towards Array Formation to boost the skill level. Fuse! Song Jian instantly clicked the Fuse button. The Book of Fusion radiated a white light, and the two skills in the secondary skill slot gradually vanished, yet the Array Formation skill in the primary skill slot sparkled with glorious radiance. System: Your skill Array Formation has been promoted from intermediate to advanced. System: Your skill Array Formation gains enhancement; formation time reduced by 50%, power of formation increased by 30%, formation analysis+2, key point detection+3, formation comprehension+5. A smile crept up to Song Jians face. He was considering filling in several more skills. But now, it seemed unnecessary. Indeed, enhancing fusion success rate is more likely if the skills being fused are of close attributes, Song Jian mused. A significant reduction in formation time and power boost wouldnt mean much to him right now. But formation analysis and the two features C key point detection and comprehension C were of paramount importance. In practice, these features needed to be combined with formation comprehension. When faced with a formation never encountered before, there was a chance to learn it. But for Song Jian now, he didnt need to learn the Qingyun Sword Array, he just needed to break it. Demolition was always easier than construction. The more intricate the formation, the more easily it could be influenced by some key nodes, thus making it unstable. It was just like setting up dominoes. With just a light touch at the right place, the entire array could be affected. Once the Array Formation skill was fused, a massive flow of information instantly flooded Song Jians mind. But with Song Jians strong psychological attribute, all he felt was a slight dizziness. In no time, he had fully comprehended all the information. Now when Song Jian looked up at the Qingyun Sword Array above, he found the array much clearer. To invoke the power of the entire mountain range, Qingyun Sword Array is indeed extraordinary, Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. The higher the level of the formation, the more clearly Song Jian could see the extraordinariness of the Qingyun Sword Array, and his respect for Liu Qingyun arose from the bottom of his heart. Liu Qingyun was indeed worthy of the character who founded a sect based on his extraordinary talents. But the brighter Liu Qingyun shined, the more Song Jian wanted him eliminated. Not only because of the mission requirement, but most importantly, being the enemy of such a person, Song Jian would never be able to sleep soundly at night. Although the sword array is profound, I dont need to break the whole formation. I just need to sever the link between the sword array and Qingyun Peak so it can no longer draw strength from the mountain! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, the Abyssal Demon Lord was struggling mightily. The aura of the abyss that once filled the sky was now shattered by the Qingyun Sword Qi and barely covered half of its previous area. If this continued, defeat was inevitable. Damn it, just give me a few more days, and Ill recover to my peak strength. Then you, a mere human, wouldnt stand a chance against me! roared the Abyssal Demon Lord. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it could recover its third-tier strength, no matter how strong the Qingyun Sword Array was, the Abyssal Demon Lord could break it with mere brute force. At that point, it could crush the entire Qingyun Peak with a simple flick of its hand, and the Qingyun Sword Array powered by Qingyun Peak wouldnt stand a chance. Your existence has already been communicated to the neighbouring sects of the Qingyun Sword Sect by my flying sword messenger. Before long, your existence as a Abyssal Demon Lord will be known all over the continent. You will never have the time to recover to your peak strength! Liu Qingyun shouted with a deathly pale face. Controlling the Qingyun Sword Array had drained much of his energy. All he could do now was to hope that the Abyssal Demon Lord would retreat, give him and the Qingyun Sword Sect a breather for a day or two. Help from neighbouring sects would arrive soon, and in due time, a small Abyssal Demon Lord like it would soon be suppressed. At this point, the Abyssal Demon Lord was wavering. Qingyun Sword Sect was a tough bone to chew, he thought he could find a couple of human towns and offer their flesh and blood as a sacrifice to recover his third-tier combat power quickly. Human, how about we temporarily withdraw? In just two to three days, I could The voice of the Abyssal Demon Lord echoed in Song Jians ears. Hold on, I can break this formation soon! Song Jian cut off the Abyssal Demon Lord. The Blade of Abyss hesitated, disbelief in its voice: How could that be possible? This is I know what Im doing, just remember, you must keep on fighting until I say we can retreat! Song Jian declared firmly. But Or would you prefer to experience your soul being torn apart again? , alright, I obey your command! Under Song Jians stubborn persistence, the Abyssal Demon Lord had no choice but to continue fighting. However, roars and howls echoed in his heart. Damn humans, wait for your day. One day, I will tear your body to pieces and cast your soul into the misery of the Magic Flame in the Abyss for ten thousand years! While the Abyssal Demon Lord was desperately fighting against the Qingyun Sword Array, Song Jian, who had been observing for a long time, finally brightened his eyes and a smile spread across his face. I found it! Song Jian muttered to himself. Chapter 680: Third Stage of the Assessment Task Chapter 680: Chapter 680: Third Stage of the Assessment Task The complexity of the Qingyun Sword Array exceeded Song Jians imagination, as he had never seen such a massive sword formation before. Even the Sword Array Master at the Sword Array Hall who held the title of a high-level Sword Array Master couldnt set up such a huge formation; However, after Song Jian had used the Book of Fusion to upgrade his Sword Array skills, he gradually grasped the intricacies of this massive formation; This sword formation is truly profound, and even with my current level, I cannot set up such a massive sword formation! Song Jian exclaimed, However, if its just about destroying it, its not as difficult as I thought! Song Jian took out a blank Sword Stone from his package. With a thought, a silver Rune Blade flew out and quickly began to inscribe on the Sword Stone; Various auxiliary materials continuously poured into the Sword Stone, and in no time, Song Jian created a Sword Qi Stone that emitted a faint golden glow. This was merely an ordinary Sunburn-level Sword Qi Stone. With Song Jians current strength, it only took him a few seconds to make it. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To build a skyscraper, it might take years, countless materials and manpower. But to destroy it, you only need to blow up a few key support points! Song Jian muttered to himself and quickly made several more Sunburn-level Sword Qi Stones; For such a profound sword formation, even a high-level Sword Array Master can hardly set it up, but if you want to break it, just a few Sword Qi Stones that a junior Sword Array Master can make will do. Song Jian whispered. He raised his right hand, and the newly made Sunburn-level Sword Qi Stones quickly rose into the air. They disappeared into the invisible Sword Array in the sky. In no time, these Sword Qi Stones had become identical to the other ones in the Qingyun Sword Array, appearing faintly in the void; Seeing all the Sword Qi Stones had integrated into the Sword Array, Song Jians mouth curved slightly upward, and he gently shouted, Break! Boom! There was a loud noise, and the void suddenly trembled. Liu Qingyuns face changed drastically, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out, his eyes filled with horror. How is it possible Liu Qingyun muttered to himself; Break, break, break! Song Jian whispered as the void shook violently. The sky full of azure Sword Qi instantly shattered inch by inch. Without the support of Qingyun Peaks power, Liu Qingyun alone couldnt maintain such an immense Sword Array. A look of despair appeared in Liu Qingyuns eyes as he lowered his head and stared at Song Jian. His hands couldnt help but tremble; The biggest mistake I made in my life was taking you as my disciple! Song Jian shook his head slightly and said, No, the worst thing you did was to let me into the Sword Array Hall! Although Song Jian had previously masked his intentions, Liu Qingyun had never trusted him. After all, no matter how it was explained, anyone would doubt how he could destroy the entire Blackwind Mountain by himself. But at that time, there was no evidence. According to the sects rules, Song Jian should have either been promoted to an inner disciple or become a personal disciple of an elder. However, Liu Qingyun was already suspicious of Song Jian, so naturally, he wouldnt let him be in a place where he couldnt keep an eye on him. So, he took Song Jian as his personal disciple and kept him under close observation. Although Song Jian had become Liu Qingyuns personal disciple, Liu did not teach him for a single day, and did not pass on any Qingyun Sword Sect sword techniques to him. Despite receiving the same benefits as other personal disciples, he was actually being closely monitored by Liu Qingyun. If Song Jian could have quietly stayed by Liu Qingyuns side for a few years, he might have won his trust, but Song Jian didnt have that much time to waste, so he had to find another way; Subsequently, Song Jian began to learn sword formations, which Liu Qingyun readily accepted. After all, for ordinary people to study the way of Sword Array, it was extremely time-consuming and energy-consuming. Some people spent their whole lives without achieving anything remarkable; Even when it was later reported that Song Jian had become a formal Sword Array Master in just over a month, Liu Qingyun didnt take it seriously; Because Liu Qingyun was a Sword Array Grandmaster, he naturally understood the mysteries of Sword Arrays. Song Jian hadnt even reached the first level of combat power, so to study more advanced Sword Arrays would be impossible for him. However, Liu Qingyun never expected that the one thing he least cared about would become the key to the destruction of the entire Qingyun Sword Sect; I hate this! As the azure Sword Qi in the sky dispersed, Liu Qingyun was hit by the backlash of the Sword Array. His whole body appeared as if it was made of porcelain, with fine cracks appearing on the surface of his body; Thud~ With a muffled sound, Liu Qingyuns entire body exploded into a cloud of blood, not leaving behind a complete corpse; Hahahaha~ the Abyssal Demon Lord laughed wildly. With Liu Qingyuns protection gone, the entire Qingyun Sword Sect was nothing more than a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered in its eyes, just nourishment to restore its strength; Abyssal creatures, like a dark tide, surged from the foot of the mountain in the direction of Qingyun Peak. In no time, the entire Qingyun Peak was occupied by Abyssal creatures, and the whole mountain was filled with the roars and howls of these monsters. With the Sect Leader dead and the sect occupied by Abyssal creatures, almost all the disciples became sacrifices for the Abyssal Demon Lord to restore its strength. Only a handful of people managed to break through the encirclement of the Abyssal creatures and escape; Regarding these few insignificant beings, the Abyssal Demon Lord didnt care at all, as its eyes were always on the elders in the Qingyun Hall. At the moment when Liu Qingyun died, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Liu Qingyun is dead, your contribution value is 78%; System: Qingyun Sword Sect is destroyed, your contribution value is 61%; System: You complete the second phase of the First-Level Combat Power Assessment Task; System: The third phase of the First-Level Combat Power Assessment Task is released, and you need to kill a Third-Level Combat Power expert in this world; After reading the system prompt, Song Jian almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. This ghostly task had a third phase, and it was about killing a Third-Level Combat Power expert; Do you have any misunderstanding about third-level combat power experts? Song Jian couldnt help but roar loudly, This is my first-level combat power assessment! Although Song Jians current strength was completely capable of fighting head-on with a First-Level Combat Power expert, no matter what, he was just an occupation without even reaching the First-Level Combat Power. Even if a Third-Level Combat Power expert stood still, didnt fight back and let Song Jian hit him, the speed of the damage Song Jian could inflict would not be as fast as the automatic recovery of the expert; System: Then, do you have any misunderstandings about the SS-Level Assessment Task? Double-S Level difficulty means sending me to my death? Song Jian sneered; System: Assessment tasks will not issue certain death missions. Sometimes, seemingly difficult tasks only require a change of mindset. Song Jian was taken aback, and as if understanding something, he turned his head and looked at the Abyssal Demon Lord, who was constantly devouring the vitality of the Qingyun Sword Sect disciples. Chapter 681: 681: Leaving Chapter 681: Chapter 681: Leaving The Abyssal Demon Lord mercilessly slaughtered the disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect, extracting every last bit of their vitality; Those disciples drained of their vitality turned into dust, leaving no trace of their bodies; Looking at the demonic shadow that nearly obscured half the sky, a smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth; I never expected that Ive hit the nail on the head and had locked onto the target of the third task in advance! Song Jian murmured, Maybe luck is part of strength? Who said that again? As it consumed more and more vitality, the aura of the Abyssal Demon Lord grew heavier and more dense. Song Jian squinted and watched it closely. It was currently breaking through from the peak of second-tier combat power to the third tier, a transformation that Song Jian could learn from. If he could advance without completing the assessment, he would have never entered this world; The Abyssal Demon Lord was also quickly enhancing its strength, and when it looked at Song Jian, it felt a sense of wariness; I wonder if elevating to third-tier combat power can dispel this Shackles Mark, damn it! What the hell is this thing that can ignore level suppression! The Abyssal Demon Lord grumbled darkly. Regardless of the control technique, as long as the disparity between the caster and the recipient is large, the technique will be weakened. However, the Shackles Mark did not behave this way. After the Abyssal Demon Lord elevated to the peak of second-tier combat power, it did not feel the effect of the Shackles Mark weaken at all; By the time the Abyssal Demon Lord had devoured all the living beings on Qingyun Peak, its aura explosively increased; Ha ha ha, I have finally recovered to third-tier combat power! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared in midair, its level had risen to eighty, and its strength restored to the level of third-tier combat power. At its current strength, Song Jian wasnt even qualified to be its opponent, but due to the Shackles Mark, the Abyssal Demon Lords soul was manipulated by Song Jian; The restrictions of this skill are high, but the effects are surprisingly perfect! A smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. After the Abyssal Demon Lord had restored its third-tier combat power, he tried to find that the concealed effects of the Shackles Mark had not weakened at all, and it had no effect on physical strength. This world will bow at my feet! The Abyssal Demon Lord roared. It never forgot why it came to this world. At the third-tier combat power, it could create a larger Abyssal Demon Legion, or even change a piece of land into a territory for Abyssal Demons, opening the Abyssal Gate, and guiding the Abyssal Demon Legion to continuously enter this world; At that time, this world would carry the unique mark of its Blade of the Abyss, it would become a resplendent addition to its war record; I will become the pioneer of this world, maybe I could even become a noble duke, ha ha ha! The Abyssal Demon Lord was lost in thought. Though it was not at the top in this world, it had enough strength to protect itself. As long as it was careful, the confinement seal from thousands of years ago would never befall it again. But at this moment, a piercing pain erupted in its soul. The Demon Lord opened its eyes wide and roared at the ground, Song Jian, what are you trying to do! However, to his surprise, he couldnt find a trace of Song Jian, as if he had never been there at all. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The tearing sensation in his soul intensified. It felt as if a pair of hands were continually kneading and pulling at his soul. Yet, it was powerless to stop them; Song Jian, killing me wont do you any good! The Abyssal Demon Lord was panicked. It could not figure out any reason for Song Jian to kill it. Has he gone crazy? Is my value when alive less than my body after death? What on earth does he want to do? The Abyssal Demon Lord was furious but helpless. It could only beg Song Jian loudly, willing to be his loyal slave to save its life; A few minutes later, the Abyssal Demon Lord felt its soul increasingly weak, to the point where it could no longer control its powerful body. It sensed Song Jians determination to put it to death; Song Jian, your fate will not be much better than mine. One day, you will die miserably amidst painful wails! The Abyssal Demon Lord released its most vicious curse with its dying breath; Thud~ A faint sound echoed as a dazzling light flew out of the top of the Abyssal Demon Lords head like fireworks. It propelled into the air before exploding, turning into a rainbow that lit up the entire sky; An intact body of the Abyssal Demon Lord fell from the sky onto Qingyun Peak. Instantly, countless black fog rose from Qingyun Peak, quickly spreading out in all directions; Centered on Qingyun Peak, black fog enveloped areas of several thousand kilometers, within which all animals, plants, and soils underwent earth-shattering changes. All Abyssal Demons let out a shrill roar, feeling an inexplicable joy towards the change in the environment; This was the pure Abyssal Power, released by a third-tier Abyssal Demon Lord. The area of several thousand kilometers, for thousands of years to come, would become a hell filled with death for ordinary creatures; But for the hundreds of thousands of Abyssal Demons created by the Abyssal Demon Lord, this was an excellent land for evolution. Maybe in hundreds of years, all these Abyssal Demons could become the purest Abyssal organisms. System: You have completed the third part of the first-tier combat power assessment. Your trial task is completed! You will leave this world in sixty seconds, please get ready! 60, 59, 58, Song Jian emerges from the shadows, putting away the three Sword Stones around him. This was a concealment sword formation, capable of hiding his form and launching a killer move on approaching enemies; It was not easy to use the Shackles Mark to kill the Demon Lord. If it sensed his intent, it would retaliate at its dying moments. Song Jian had no confidence that he could resist the sudden counterattack of a third-tier combat power, and so he had to rely on the sword formation for concealment. Its all over! Song Jian looked at the spreading black fog and sighed; With a flash of white light, Song Jian disappeared, completely leaving this world; Chapter 682: 682: After-effects of a Sudden Increase in Power Chapter 682: Chapter 682: After-effects of a Sudden Increase in Power The vision in front of Song Jian blurred, and when it cleared, he realized he hadnt returned to the Assessment Hall, but directly to his safehouse, in the Manor Castle. No one noticed his appearance, nor cared about it. The existence of the City of Hope Alliance relied on Song Jians strength and his Manor Castle. But during its development process, Song Jians presence was largely overlooked. For the rest of the Alliance, Song Jian being gone for several months was a common occurrence. Even the new players who had joined the Alliance loved to share stories with their friends about their mysterious and elusive Alliance leader. In the end, it was the house steward George who predictably appeared before Song Jian. Master, welcome home! George said, bowing respectfully. Song Jian smiled faintly, George, give me a report on how the territory has developed these past few months. Yes, Master, in the three months and 27 days you were absent, the development of the territory went as follows As George gave his report, Song Jian laid in a rocking chair, with his eyes half closed, attentively listening, but his mind was focused on other matters. Ive completed my first rank battle power assessment mission, but why hasnt my mission reward been given to me? It wasnt swallowed by the system, was it? Song Jian had completed the double-S difficulty assessment, for which the reward included an increase of 45 attribute points, and 12 additional skill points, along with a skill book of at least legendary quality. In addition, with the accumulated rewards from every stage, Song Jian was able to upgrade directly by 4 levels and gain 10 additional attribute points. Such a generous reward and yet, he had not received any system information after completing his assessment. This aroused his suspicion. Individuals with first rank battle power can completely overpower those who havent reached the first rank. Moreover, I completed a double-S difficulty assessment, so I should hold a crushing advantage over players who only have completed B or C ranked assessments. Yet, when will this reward be given?, Song Jian thought, his brows furrowing slightly. Just as Song Jian was feeling puzzled, a surge of enormous power erupted from within his body, and his body shot up from the chair, and hovered, floating in midair. George, who was meticulously reporting, was startled by this scene. But soon, he was gently pushed away by an unseen, gentle force. George, you may leave, Song Jian said, struggling to suppress his discomfort. Yes, Master, George murmured, his lips moving as if he wanted to ask something, but in the end, he quietly shut the door and left the room. Damn it, is it necessary to make issuing a reward this painful?, Song Jian gritted his teeth. He felt his body being compressed into a fine powder by a tremendous force, and then reformed bit by bit. Despite being in enormous pain to the point of losing consciousness, every cell in his body was being shattered and reassembled, and Song Jian felt this process vividly. Those 10 minutes felt like years to Song Jian. His overall attribute points increased by 45, transforming him entirely. Every single cell in his body was reshaped and optimised. Song Jian lay on the floor, panting heavily. His armour was soaked with sweat, and although his complexion was rosy and he radiated vitality, a trace of untouchable fatigue swirled in his eyes. At this point, his power had undergone a earth-shaking transformation. He felt capable of destroying the entire Manor Castle with a flick of his finger. The feeling of being able to obliterate a planet with a single punch made Song Jian extremely cautious. He did not even dare to move a finger, and continued to lay on the floor, reflecting on the feeling. A day passed in this manner. The last rays of the sun slowly disappeared from the window, and soon the moonlight shone into the room, illuminating Song Jians body. Instinctively, the mark on Song Jians chest began to glow, slowly absorbing the essence of the moon. Fifteen minutes later, the moon was again hidden behind thick clouds, and the room returned to darkness. After some time, Song Jian slowly stood up from the floor. His body was extremely light, as though a gust of wind could blow him away. He moved slowly to the bed, and once he lay down, the wooden bed made a crisp creaking sound. Soon thereafter, all was quiet, and Song Jian quickly fell into a deep sleep, his steady breathing the only sound that could be heard. The night passed without incident. The next day, Song Jian rolled over and sat up. After a day and night of adjustment, he could finally control his drastically increased power, at least enough to drink without crushing the cup and to sleep without collapsing the bed. Wang Qi and others who knew about Song Jians return had come to the castle. Watching Song Jian eat his breakfast in slow motion, they exchanged glances. Li Keer even burst out laughing. Song Jian, whats happened to you? Are you ill, or injured? Asked Wang Qi, his brows furrowed. The City of Hope Alliance was developing rapidly, but also facing increasing pressure and resistance. If it werent for Song Jian consistently holding the top spot on the Level Honor Board, the pressure on the Alliance would be even greater. Its nothing. Itll be fine after a while, Song Jian said, not willing to explain too much, and asked, So hows the development of the Alliance recently? Weve actually constructed the Transmission Array, and have also gained access to other cities, Wang Qi said excitedly, Although right now, the only city willing to open access to us temporarily is the City of Sin. Song Jian was taken aback, but quickly understood. It seemed that in order to use the Transmission Array to reach other cities, not only did one need to construct their own Transmission Array, but they also needed to get permission from the other cities to connect to the Transmission Network. However, for now, having a link between the City of Sin and Doomsday City via the Transmission Array was enough. If they wanted to go to other cities, they could just make a detour via the City of Sin. Also, the City of Sin has supplied us with a lot of upgrade materials, so we should be able to attempt to upgrade to a Level 1 City soon! Wang Qi said excitedly. Song Jian smiled slightly. Upgrading to a city was just a matter of time. He not only intended to upgrade his territory to a city, but also to expand until it included the entirety of Doomsday City. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Considering the area of Doomsday City, we would need to upgrade to a Level 9 City at least, to incorporate it all, Song Jian thought. By the way, has anyone left via the Transmission Array since it was built? Song Jian asked. There are a few, but not many, Wang Qi said. Besides, some have left and then returned. Song Jian smiled slightly. Although the living environment of Doomsday City was harsh, it offered many opportunities and no restrictions. Other cities may be safer than Doomsday City, but fixed social hierarchies had already formed in these cities. For players to stand out in these cities, the difficulty would be much higher than that in Doomsday City. Chapter 683: 683 Pantheon Battle Alliance Chapter 683: Chapter 683 Pantheon Battle Alliance In Doomsday City, newcomers could establish their own safe houses step by step according to the system prompts. Even if an alliance expands in the future, as long as they didnt oppose the alliance and chose to join, their safe houses would still be protected by the system. However, in a city like the City of Sin, wanting to own a property required a significant investment. If you wanted to live more comfortably in a larger house, you would need to possess a noble rank within the city. Ordinary players in such cities could only rent homes designated for civilians, and these were quite expensive. Moreover, the monsters surrounding the city were regularly cleared out by the city guard forces, and those who wanted to level up by fighting monsters had to travel far and engage in combat with higher-level monsters. This setting was in stark contrast with Doomsday City, so it wasnt impossible for some players to choose to return to the latter. Oh, right, theres also this. After the Transmission Array was activated, it automatically connected to an unowned Transmission Array located in a place called the Valley of the Undead, said Wang Qi. Once a Transmission Array is established, it will automatically search for other Transmission Arrays within a certain range. For cities like City of Sin and City of Hymns, their Transmission Arrays would give access rights. The owners of these cities would have to allow the connection for the Transmission Array to operate effectively. But if the other party refused to link their array, then the newly created Transmission Array would only show the existence of the other partys array in its listing, but would be unable to teleport anyone there. However, there were some unowned Transmission Arrays that didnt require access rights. As soon as they were discovered, they could be automatically linked. Most of these areas were uninhabited monster territories. The Valley of the Undead? Song Jian looked up at Wang Qi, puzzled. Is there anything peculiar about this place? The entire valley is filled with poisonous mist. As soon as you enter, you continuously lose vitality. The longer you stay, the faster you lose vitality. And the valley is filled with monsters above level 30! explained Wang Qi. Song Jian looked at Wang Qi, waiting for him to continue speaking. However, this valley produces this Wang Qi took out a pitch-black stone, the size of a fist, from his pouch and laid it on the table. This is Song Jian picked it up and looked at it, surprise taking over his face. A Shadow Stone? If used to craft a weapon, it has a certain chance of boosting shadow damage that ignores defense? sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shadow Stone (Low grade), forging material, usage effect: can be used to create weapons up to level 10, has a certain chance of adding the attribute increase of shadow damage that ignores defense; Requirement to use: Level 3 Forging Art. There are a lot of these ores in the Valley of the Undead. Theyre easy to gather, and the people from the City of Sin have said they would buy these ores. Theyve quoted a high price, said Wang Qi excitedly. Currently, they were the only guild in Doomsday City that had established a teleportation array. This means that only members of the Hope Alliance can access the valley and gather Shadow Stone. If successful in mining the ore, the Hope Alliances power within Doomsday City would no doubt grow exponentially within a short period. Are there only low-grade stones? Song Jian asked. After all, weapons at level ten werent worth much money now, even those with attributes that ignored defense. There are high, medium, and low grades! Wang Qi exclaimed, According to explorers, there may even be Shadow Stones of higher grades, but the monsters there are too high-level and can nullify invisibility effects. They werent able to get close they only caught a glimpse from afar. Song Jian nodded. If only low-grade ores were available, then the place wouldnt be of much value. Level 10 weapons were only useful for newcomers to the game who didnt possess a lot of Doomsday Coins. By now, the main player group of Doomsday City had already reached level 20, with many even achieving level 25 or higher. The current top ten players ranking revealed that they were all at level 30. Song Jian, somebody reached level 31, Li Kerer suddenly announced. Everyone was startled, hurriedly checking the Level Honor List. Its the leader of the Pantheon! Wang Qis face fell, and he muttered, That guy in the final stage of his delusions. The Pantheon? Another alliance? Song Jian asked, curious. Its a group of people who fancy themselves as a new breed of humans. No, not new humans, they actually consider themselves gods. Theyre a bunch of lunatics! Wang Qi grumbled. Oh? Gods? Song Jian chuckled, suddenly interested in this alliance. Tell me more about this alliance. Wang Qi began to thoroughly explain the organization dubbed The Pantheon. Song Jian listened attentively, nodding his head periodically. So, like I said, all the players who join The Pantheon have issues. They actually consider themselves gods. Childish! Wang Qi exclaimed, clearly annoyed. You seem to have a lot of issues with this Pantheon alliance? Song Jian looked at Wang Qi curiously. Upon hearing this, Wang Qi was momentarily speechless. He dueled with one of the deputy leaders of The Pantheon in the arena and lost. He felt humiliated! Li Keer laughed. The Pantheon is quite strong with many players joining. At least five of them are within the top ten ranks on the leaderboard! Luo Tianyu suddenly added. So, it seems a lot of players want to become gods, huh! Song Jian chuckled. What is a god? Many people believe that gods are simply a group of stronger individuals. From this perspective, all the players who entered this game were gods! The Pantheon has always used this as a selling point, attracting many players to join. They were now the second-largest alliance outside of the City of Hope Alliance. However, their territories were quite far from those of the City of Hope Alliance, so it would take some time before they could make contact. Even so, The Pantheon continued to regard the City of Hope Alliance as their imagined enemy, always attempting to suppress them. Song Jian opened the Level Honor List, and his expression turned curious. Did you guys just say the second person on the list is the leader of The Pantheon? Song Jian looked at everyone and added, This guy called Zeus, is his real name Zeus? Players entering the game would always use their real names. However, the second person on the Level Honor List had his name displayed as Zeus. Which set of crazy parents would name their child Zeus? He didnt always go by that name. We heard that he used a name change card and changed his name in the game to this, Wang Qi explained. There sure are a lot of odd things in this game! Song Jian laughed. Song Jian, Ive heard that members of The Pantheon have been alternating turns to reduce monsters vitality to a sliver, then letting him, Zeus, deliver the finishing blow. This is to boost his leveling speed. They want to snatch the title of Top Player on the leaderboard! exclaimed Li Keer frantically. No need to worry about that. Let him snatch it if he wants to, Song Jian nonchalantly replied. A smirk spreading across his face as he added, Plus, this is something that you cant necessarily snatch even if you want to. Chapter 684: 684: Scramble Chapter 684: Chapter 684: Scramble Song Jian is still at level thirty-one, only having received the reward for the first-order combat power assessment mission yesterday, but he has not yet accumulated the rewards for each part of the mission process; The total reward for the three-phase mission is a four-level advancement and ten free attribute points. Currently, Song Jian has twelve skill points in his hand as well as the right to receive a skill book of no lower than legendary quality. To players who have not yet reached the strength of the first-order combat power, this is an invincible status. Song Jian glanced at Zeus, who was ranked second, whose level was already thirty-one. He merely caught up in levels, but didnt attend or pass any first-order combat power assessment. Facing Song Jian, who had broken a hundred points in three attributes, Zeus probably couldnt even lift a sword. Even if this guy who had changed his name to Zeus surpassed Song Jian in levels, he wouldnt remain first for long. Once Song Jians full mission rewards are distributed and he instantly advances to level thirty-five, it will induce deep despair in his opponents. They all take turns to level up this guy named Zeus, we can do the same, and we have many more people than they do. Suddenly, Ma Yu spoke out. Ma Yu is right, we can also get people to grind mobs, to raise the guild leaders level! said Wang Qi, nodding his head. In reality, in this game, the level isnt really that important. Leveling up only gives one skill point, it doesnt help as much with the improvement of ones abilities Luo Tianyu commented. Thats not acceptable, the Honor Rankings are our banner, the first place must be our City of Hope Alliances leader! Wang Qi said decisively. Song Jian finished his meal and was about to stand up, with a light press on the table; Crack~ A clear sound of shattering rang out and a crack several feet long appeared on the sturdy wooden table, extending outward from Song Jians palm. Song Jian frowned slightly. His elevation in power had been too quick, he still couldnt properly control his strength, often unintentionally causing damage to his surroundings. A great strength is harmful rather than beneficial to me if I cant control it well! Song Jian thought to himself. Guild Leader, whats happening Wang Qi asked, looking at Song Jian with astonishment. Sorry, my power has been growing a little fast recently! Song Jian said with a smile, Continue your discussion, dont mind me. With that, Song Jian slowly made his way to the castles exit with movements were exceedingly slow, as if he were walking in space. The group exchanged glances, all equally surprised; What were you doing in the months you were absent, Guild Leader? Luo Tianyu curiously asked. I was completing a first-order combat power assessment mission! Song Jian replied with a smile. First-order combat power? Surprise flooded everyones faces. None of them had reached level thirty yet and hadnt encountered the concept of first-order combat power. First-order combat power, isnt that something only a boss possesses? Can players have it too? Luo Tianyu asked in astonishment. Indeed, but bosses who possess first-order combat power are really tough to beat. So does that mean players who possess first-order combat power would become stronger than ordinary people? Wang Qi asked curiously. Once you reach level thirty, you will encounter your first-order combat power assessment mission. I spent these months completing my assessment. Song Jian said with a chuckle. Crack~ The hard marble tiles under Song Jians feet shattered entirely. Frowning slightly, he walked slowly out of the castle. I believe we should solidify our position as number one on the Honor Level Ranking before we discuss anything else. Wang Qi stated: The game only opened the Honor Level Ranking for now, which is in essence an advertisement. As the top guild of Doomsday City, we need to keep that number one spot. We cant let Pantheon snatch it away! Right, I concur. The top spot on the Honor Level Ranking is like a live advertisement, our banner, we cant give it up so easily! said Ma Yu as he nodded in agreement. Yeah, Song Jian, the first-order combat power may enhance our abilities, but many players dont know that. What they can see is the Honor Level Ranking! Li Keer also nodded. The top spot on the Honor Ranking, he wont be able to take it! said Song Jian, now standing outside the castle, gazing at the lush vegetation of the Spirit Field with a smile. At the northern breeding ground of Doomsday City, on the other hand, A group of people were viciously killing monsters of level twenty or so in the breeding ground, while even more people were luring the monsters towards them from a distance. The people who were struggling with the monsters down below would stop attacking when the monsters vitality points were reduced to one-tenth. Standing beside the building, a mage alternated between the Fire Rain and Snowstorm area-of-effect spells to deal the final blow to the monsters; A dozen healing professionals were busy replenishing the vitality of those embroiled in the fight with the monsters; Upon careful counting, there were actually more than a hundred people serving this mage. Although the mage was already at level thirty-one and the monsters of level twenty-five or twenty-six yielded very little experience, the sheer quantity of monsters, nearly endless, meant he was leveling up much faster than usual; Boss, that guy from the City of Hope Alliance hasnt increased his experience points for a while. According to our speed, we should be able to surpass him in six or seven hours, then you will be the first one in the Honor Level Ranking! a priest standing beside Zeus whispered. Our Pantheon will be the largest guild in Doomsday City, and we aim to become the largest guild in this game as well! Zeus confidently declared, In due course, we wont just be known in the game, but in the real world as well. Well establish our own organization, and with great power, each one of us will become a true god, ruling the entire world! Zeus looked as if he was in his twenties, yet he exuded a sense of wise maturity. He was constantly instilling the concept of becoming a god in the people around him, attracting a large number of ambitious players. Boss, people have found a thirty-level elite BOSS. Do you want to go beat it? a hunter from below shouted loudly. Ignore it for now, dont alert any of the BOSSes that are found, draw only the regular monsters here. Our current goal is to help the boss climb the Honor Level Ranking as fast as possible! the priest beside him shouted in response. Understood! While Pantheon was giving their all to help Zeus level up, Song Jian, on the other hand, was presented with a semi-transparent roulette, laden with dozens of shining books. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Epic quality items are purple, legendary items are orange, and above legendary is mythic. Mythic items are brilliantly multicolored. The books placed on the roulette were all shining with an orange or multicolored light. These are all no less than legendary quality books specifically for the Sword Master class, lets see if my luck allows me to get a book of a higher grade! Song Jians gaze fell onto the three books emitting a multicolored light. He blew on his palm and spun the wheel. Chapter 685: 685: Sword Core Chapter 685: Chapter 685: Sword Core Up till now, Song Jian had not come across a skill book of epic quality or better, let alone legendary quality. The opportunity in front of him represented a certainty of getting a legendary skill book tailored for his chosen profession. However, since there was also a possibility to draw from the divine quality skill books, Song Jian naturally hoped to land one of the three divine-quality skill books displayed on the wheel. As the wheel spun, Song Jian stared at it nervously. Once the wheel began to spin rapidly, all the icons on it became colors as brilliant as a flowing rainbow. The wheel was a reward from Song Jians assessment task, only visible to him. To others, it looked as if Song Jian randomly waved his hand in the air and then continued to gaze tensely at the empty space in front of him. Whats going on with Boss? Ma Yu whispered. Wang Qi shook his head slightly. Having not seen Song Jian for a few months, he found Song Jian had changed quite a bit and was hard to read. At that moment, everyone saw Song Jian burst into loud laughter as a look of wild joy flashed across his face. Skill Book C Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue (Divine Myth). Skill book, Use: Can learn Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue skill; User restriction: Sword Master; Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue: Can condense the essence of five elements to forge a sword core, which can be hidden in the soul during usual times to immunize from all types of soul damage. Sword Core is a soul attribute equipment that doesnt occupy an equipment slot, and only one can be forged in a lifetime. It can accumulate power and after three hours, it guarantees a critical strike on the target. Attributes of Sword Core will vary based on the forging material, and the better the material, the stronger the Sword Cores attributes. Please use a weapon endowed with Sword Spirit as priority for forging. A divine myth-class skill book! I cant believe I actually won a divine myth-class skill book! Song Jian exclaimed with a beaming face. However, as he examined the skill book carefully, his eyebrows furrowed. This skill will merely give me an additional weapon, although it carries accumulative effect, guaranteeing a critical strike. But the fact that I am required to forge the sword core in advance Song Jian hesitated, considering the skill book a bit of a white elephant. His current weapon set was of golden quality, and if collected as a complete set, that would mean attacking with the force of five long swords. Thus, gaining the skill from this book would only grant him one more scoring weapon, Sword Core. He didnt expect a significant increase in his power. Maybe its because the Sword Core can protect the soul? Song Jian speculated. His passive skill Thick-skinned could only counter unfavorable conditions, but it was ineffective against soul damage. Song Jian glanced at the Shackles Mark skill in the Book of the Abyss, its most terrifying attribute being that once a target is marked with the Shackles, regardless of its formidable strength, it disperses the targets soul instantly, killing on the spot. There must be similar soul-attacking methods in this gameif I encounter those Song Jians expression suddenly turned serious. The condition of deploying a Shackles Mark requires not only the targets true name but also a form of horrific blood sacrifice, making it extremely difficult. Yet, once executed, it creates a defense that is impossible to break, indicating an impending attack not to be taken lightly. Forging a sword core does seem to be a good precaution, Song Jian secretly thought. Just then, the skill book in his hand, which was radiating a flowing, multicolored light, started to vibrate slightly. A piece of information was transmitted from the book and shot straight into Song Jians forehead. Suddenly, an image appeared in Song Jians mind. A middle-aged man in a white robe stood alone in the void, his feet resting on a long sword. Around his body, a metal ball the size of a nail was constantly revolving. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In front of the middle-aged man, hundreds of monsters of the same level swarmed towards him like a tidal wave. Go! With the mans commanding shout, the revolving metal ball expanded instantly to form a dagger three inches long. Whiz~ A dazzling blade three feet long flew from the dagger towards the monsters, leaving a long-lasting white mark in the air. This three-inch blade flew among the monsters, slitting their throats as though it had a consciousness of its own. A fountain of blood spurted out as it moved unstoppably through the monster crowd, with a slew of damage points popping up, almost overflowing Song Jians field of view. Howhow is this possible? Song Jian stared dumbfounded. Even those in the profession with the strongest AoE attack, would not be able to confront hundreds of same-level monsters simultaneously. Critical Strike, Critical Strike, Critical Strike! All the monsters had taken critical strike damages. Is this the result of Charge Up? No, the Charge Up effect only guarantees critical damage for the first attack, yet not all of these attacks are critical As Song Jian closely observed, he finally figured out why all the floating damage points were critical strikes. Every Sword Core attack hits the enemys weak point. So, it could automatically locate and attack the creatures weak point? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, It must be the Sword Spirit! The Sword Spirit must have played a key role! A small Sword Core alone slew hundreds of monsters, leaving them all sprawled on the ground, defeated. The man in the white robe, throughout the ordeal, remained standing in the empty air, stepping on his flying sword. Thisthis is beyond cool. Song Jian was amazed and his eyes lit up with a fervent glow. I must make this Sword Core! As expected of a divine myth-class skill! With the Sword Core, he didnt need other weapons. Glancing at the three long swords in his dantian, Song Jian made up his mind. Since Im going to make a Sword Core, I am going to make the most powerful Sword Core! With this thought, Song Jian chose to use the skill book. A burst of multi-colored light sank into his forehead. Then the skill Casting Soul Sword Gallbladder Jue appeared in his skills column. Upon opening this skill, a slot for an item appeared along with a system prompt: Please choose a weapon equipped with Sword Spirit to forge the Sword Core! I can only put in one weapon. Seems like the higher the quality of the weapon, the more formidable the Sword Core thats forged. Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jians current three long swords are all set weapons. Each one alone is of gold level, but if he could collect all five long swords, they would become an epic level weapon set. I need to collect the remaining two long swords so that I can use the complete set to make the Sword Core! Song Jian planned in his mind. Wang Qi? Song Jian called out, Start collecting weapons of gold level or above, level 25 or higher. The more, the better! Gold level weapons? Wang Qis face changed. Boss, that would require a large sum of money. Our alliance is currently focusing on upgrading to a Level 1 city. If we start purchasing weapons now, it will put a strain on our finances. Song Jian frowned slightly. Upgrading the Alliances territory was also a crucial matter. Any delay would have significant repercussions. Wont we have more than enough funds after weve taken down the Valley of the Undead? Li Keer interjected; Song Jians eyes lit up, and he respond immediately, Lets arrange this quickly then. Well go to the Valley of the Undead tomorrow to examine the situation and aim to seize it directly! Chapter 686: 686: Upgrade Chapter 686: Chapter 686: Upgrade Doomsday City, the northern breeding ground. Endless monsters were gathered in the center of the breeding ground. As Zeus drank potions to replenish his mana, he watched the players below beat the monsters Vitality Points to the very last shred before standing up and releasing powerful area-of-effect magic attacks. Guild leader, you only need 2% more Experience Points to catch up with Song Jian and become the number one on the Glory List! Zeus face flushed with excitement, becoming the number one on the Glory Level List had always been his dream. If he succeeded, the Pantheon becoming the number one power in Doomsday City would be just around the corner. Why did the City of Hope Alliance develop so fast? Isnt it just because Song Jian has always been holding the number one spot on the level rankings? If I become number one on the level rankings, the Pantheon will also become number one! Zeus thought confidently. The players below, handling the monsters, had already been replaced twice. Over eighty percent of the members from the Pantheon were helping Zeus level up. Almost there, the guild leader is about to become number one! Haha, our hard work over the past week hasnt been in vain! It seems Song Jians experience has never increased. Doesnt he care about the top spot on the level list? Of course he cares, its just that they arent as united as we are, and no one is willing to help him level up! Hahaha, thats right, its our Pantheon that is the number one power in Doomsday City! At that moment, a player casually glanced at the level ranking and was immediately dumbfounded, not even reacting when a monster charged at him. Dude, what are you doing? Are you trying to get killed, getting lost in thought at a time like this? Another player immediately lured the monster away and yelled at the stunned player. Look at the level ranking! Damn it, there must be a bug in the game! The player yelled, his face full of shock and horror. Almost everyone opened up the Glory Level rankings, their eyes glued to the screen. There were no changes in the level rankings from before; Zeus was still in second place, and Song Jian was still in first. However, at this point, Song Jians level had changed. It was no longer level 31 but had jumped to level 35, a whole four levels higher! Impossible! How could he have leveled up four levels at once? There must be a BUG! Is there a game GM? I want to report this! How could this game have a GM? He must have mastered some method that we dont know! How did he suddenly increase four levels? How did he do that? Players from the Pantheon were immediately in an uproar, the sudden shock too much for them. They had been pulling monsters and killing them tirelessly for a week, and just when they were about to succeed, they were once again slapped down by their opponent. Even Zeus was dumbfounded, his face full of shock. He didnt know what went wrong and why the other party could instantly raise four levels. How could this happen? The nearby priest furrowed his brows, considering all possibilities. Damn it, hes playing us! Zeus roared in anger. He was so close, just 2% Experience Points away from surpassing Song Jian and becoming number one in the level rankings. Now, Zeus felt that if he continued and caught up to Song Jians level, would Song Jian instantly level up another four or five times, slapping him back down from the sky to the ground? With this in mind, even Zeus felt somewhat disheartened, and the other players could only heave sighs of defeat. Everything they had done now lost its meaning. After being silent for a while, Zeus finally spoke with a haggard expression, Tell everyone to disperse, let our brothers rest. Guild Leader, are we not chasing anymore? The nearby priest asked, Theres no way he can do this a second time, so we Even if its only once, the gap has now widened to four levels. Thats not just a 4% difference Zeus said, Do you know how big a four-level gap is? The priest remained silent. After level 30, the required experience for leveling up increased exponentially. Just a 1% or 2% difference required them to chase for hours. Now, the gap was four levels. It was chilling even to think about, let alone catch up. In the end, the Pantheon members dispersed quickly, and the leveling operation came to a failed end, with everyone feeling the sting of failure. From then on, no one spoke of surpassing Song Jian to become the top name on the Glory List. Inside Song Jians Manor Castle, Wang Qi sighed as he watched Zeuss rapidly increasing combat experience. He knew the importance of being the number one on the Glory level list, but it seemed that Song Jian didnt care about it. Perhaps, with his current strength, Zeus couldnt defeat Song Jian. However, many ordinary players didnt know this. The level list was the most realistic ranking, and once the number one spot was snatched, many players, even those from the City of Hope Alliance, would become disappointed in Song Jian. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Better think of a solution for Brother Song getting caught up, Wang Qi said quietly. Sigh, its too hard. With all those people grinding for experience, its practically cheating! someone shook their head and said. Whats the use of talking about it now? Besides, with the guild leaders current rate of growth in strength, going to kill monsters to level up isnt very realistic. Its better to let him adapt to his improved control as soon as possible! Forget it, lets prepare for our trip to the Valley of the Undead tomorrow. Theres a calamitous poison fog there, and if not managed properly, our numbers will be reduced significantly! At that moment, Song Jian received a system notification that he had received the rewards for passing the assessment tasks, instantly raising him four levels and granting him 10 additional free attribute points. Song Jian slightly smiled and immediately added the free attribute points to his mental attribute. Now, Song Jians mental attribute had been raised to 129 points, and with just a thought, all the actions within the Manor Castle appeared in his mind. Having received all assessment task rewards, Song Jian still had sixteen skill points left, but many of his skills in the game needed to be fully proficient before skill points could be used to upgrade them. So, all those skill points could only be put aside for now. You guys, quick, look at the level list! someone suddenly exclaimed. What, has Zeus surpassed Brother Song? Wang Qi sighed as if already predicting it, opened the level list to take a look, and instantly wore a shocked expression on his face. Holy crap, Song Jian, what did you do? Little Jian Brother, are you cheating? Li Keer shouted loudly. Everyone stared dumbfounded at Song Jian, who was slowly walking in the courtyard to adjust to his body. How did his level suddenly rise to level 35 in such a short period? How did you do it? Wang Qi asked blankly. Didnt I say, dont care about the level list? Even if he takes the top spot, he wont be there for long, Song Jian laughed. Chapter 687: 687: Venturing Deep Alone Chapter 687: Chapter 687: Venturing Deep Alone Valley of the Undead This is a small valley over two hundred kilometers from Doomsday City, so remote that its not even mapped. Currently, Song Jian and over twenty players from City of Hope stand upon a decrepit transmission array within this valley. Weve already collected most of the nearby shadow stones. If we want a greater yield, we need to delve deeper into the valley, Wang Qi said earnestly. However, before we can enter the valley, we must first grapple with the calamitous poisonous mist pervading it. Song Jian nodded and began his careful scrutiny. The valley was bereft of vegetation, filled only with pitch-black rocks. A grey-green mist permeated the valley, but around the transmission array C a radius of about three meters C a thin curtain of light kept the corroding mist at bay. What are the effects of this grey mist? Song Jian asked. It causes continuous loss of vitality. Initially, you lose just one point every five seconds, but the deeper you go, the faster the loss. The effect is cumulative. Our team could only withstand up until we were losing ten vitality points every five seconds. Even with potions, we couldnt hold on. Furthermore, there are many monsters inside Wang Qi explained, Theres also a fixed effect reducing all attributes by 10%! Song Jian nodded. A 10% reduction in attributes he could handle, but the continuous loss of vitality, coupled with the increased speed the deeper one ventured, made further exploration impossible even with advanced healing potions. Given that the valley was also teeming with level thirty monsters, this place was strictly off-limits for players who were only around level twenty-seven or twenty-eight. Lets go and take a look! Song Jian decided, stepping out of the light curtain protecting the transmission array first. The moment the others followed him inside the valley, the grey-green mist swirling in the air surged towards them like a pack of sharks catching the scent of blood. Soon, everyone was seeing -1 damage figures floating above their heads, while words like Immune and Resistance floated over Song Jians head. Checking his status, Song Jian noticed that he did not have the negative status of reduced attributes by 10%. He smiled faintly, pleasantly surprised by his talent skill Thick Skin yet again. Guild Leader, whats going on? The other players stared at the words floating above Song Jians head, speechless. You guys stay here. I will investigate alone! Song Jian said. Be careful, Guild Leader! Wang Qi said. Song Jian nodded and moved forward. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, Wang Qi sighed quietly. From the moment he met Song Jian, he felt as if they were playing two completely different games! Song Jian carefully explored the Valley of the Undead alone. He discovered that the valleys mist not only decreased attributes and drained vitality, but also suppressed perception. Despite his currently potent mental attributes, his sensory coverage was restricted to a radius of just a few meters within the valley. Soon, Song Jian encountered the monsters of the valley C two skeletons emitting a dark green aura. Toxic Skeleton, Level 31, Vitality 4000/4000, Traits: Toxic Attack. These mere level thirty-one monsters might have given ordinary players a headache with their additional toxic attack. However, they posed no threat to Song Jian. Broken Wing Dance! His Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword radiated a sharp Sword Qi as it lunged at the two toxic skeletons. With his first-order combat capabilities, Song Jian made quick work of them. Damage figures in the hundreds continually floated up from the two toxic skeletons, and in less than half a minute, they were reduced to mere bone fragments. Huh, a silver-grade weapon dropped? Nice! Song Jians eyes lit up as he pulled out a double-handed sword from the pile of bone fragments. Blade of Deadly Poison, an attack with additional poison damage, and also two special effects. Not bad! Song Jian smiled faintly. Unexpectedly, upon entering the valley, he had already found an excellent silver-tier level thirty weapon. He didnt know whether it was because the drop rate here was higher, or he was just lucky. Looking over the swords attributes, Song Jian hesitated, ultimately deciding to put it in his storage. Silver-tier weapons can also speed up the gestation progress of the Sword Spirit in his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. However, the progress added by the silver-tier weapon is too little. Compared with the attributes of this long sword, it wouldnt be worth keeping, so its better to sell this long sword and buy an ordinary gold-tier weapon instead. After all, the price difference between an exceptional silver-tier weapon and a gold-tier weapon with standard attributes is not that significant. After dealing with the two toxic skeletons, Song Jian continued forward. His exploration speed was significantly faster than the previous exploration team. On the one hand, he crushed any monsters he encountered, and on the other hand, he was not bothered by the calamitous poisonous mist and did not feel the same level of psychological pressure. After encountering several more batches of monsters, Song Jian crushed them all with ease, only losing a little over a hundred vitality points in total. He didnt even need to drink any potions. His vitality recovery speed alone was enough to refill his vitality pool. However, the quality of the items dropped later was rather mediocre, mostly white-grade materials. Continuing deeper, Song Jian found many quality shadow stones along the way. He realized that this valley was a treasure trove. Not only were there shadow stones, but there was also a shadow forest towards the north-western part of the vallet. As long as a players lumbering skill was at level eight, they could hack down the shadow trees in this area. Players could gain quality shadow wood from these trees. These possessed stronger defensive capabilities compared to ordinary wood and had high resistance to both fire and shadow damage, making them suitable for construction. Soon, Song Jian crossed the perimeter of the Valley of the Undead and reached the central region. A shadow river extended from east to west, along which a seven-storey tower made entirely of superior shadow stones stood. Such extravagance. A multitude of weapons could be forged with all these shadow stones, Song Jian remarked. When he turned his gaze towards the shadow river behind the tower, his face took on a stupefied expression. Ge-Gems. There are so many gems? Song Jian noticed that the rivers bed was covered with a thick layer of gems of all colors. All of these could be embedded in weapons and gear. These gems were worth a fortune and were usually only dropped by Boss monsters. Before him, however, was an entire river bed filled with them, just waiting for him to collect. Strike rich! Just these gems alone could double the entire guilds power. They can even foster the Sword Spirits in my five swords, he thought, avarice lighting up in his eyes. Load failed, please RETRY Chapter 688: 688: Black Warrior Chapter 688: Chapter 688: Black Warrior The Valley of the Undead is in a harsh environment, yet it is like a treasure trove with valuable resources everywhere, simply waiting to be picked up with no effort at all. The only thing that causes a headache is the Calamity Poisonous Fog permeating the whole valley. At the location where Song Jian currently is, the damage caused by the poisonous fog has reached as such that it decreases 30 Vitality Points per second. Even for a level 30 beefy warrior, their current vitality points wouldnt exceed five thousand. They definitely wont be able to linger here for long, as they would be forced to retreat soon. This Calamity Poisonous Fog has limited the development of the Valley of the Undead. I wonder if theres any way to eradicate this poisonous fog or to become immune to the damage caused by it, Song Jian thought to himself. Since his innate skill can make him immune to the damage from this poisonous fog, there must be other ways to become immune to or mitigate the effects of this poisonous fog. Right then, a hoarse voice came from the stone tower beside the Shadow River. Who dares to trespass the territory of the Undead Sorcerer, Lord Saramo? Song Jian looked up and saw a humanoid creature standing at the top of the dark tower, wearing a black robe and holding a bone wand; The distance was too far for Song Jian to see the creatures face, but he sensed a familiar aura from it. Undead Sorcerer? A sneer appeared on Song Jians face: Then why does it reek so strongly of the Abyss? Rumble~ The huge door at the base of the tower opened, and twelve Skeleton Warriors and a warrior wearing pitch-black armor, holding a two-handed giant sword, came out. Twelve level 32 Skeleton Warriors and a level 35 Elite BOSS Black Warrior? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, You can actually control the Force of Death! Saramo, standing at the top of the stone tower, was radiating with a strong Abyssal Power, yet he was able to control these undead creatures. Clearly, he also possessed the Force of Death that allowed him to control the undead. Could it be that this Saramo has dual professions? Song Jian frowned, his heart sinking. If the opponent could indeed control both the Abyssal Power and the Force of Death, the opponents strength wouldnt just be a simple addition of the two. It would grow by geometrical multiples. But if he didnt eliminate the opponent, Song Jian wouldnt dream of claiming the treasure-filled Valley of the Undead as his own. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Twelve Skeleton Warriors are just ordinary monsters, the Black Warrior is a level 35 Elite BOSS with the power of a first-order. If its only these, I can still manage on my own, but theres also Saramo I have no idea if hes an Abyssal Wizard or an Undead Sorcerer Song Jian hesitated. Song Jian had grown significantly stronger now and wasnt afraid of dealing with ordinary monsters, no matter how many came at him. However, facing two creatures with the power of a first-order at the same time would be quite challenging. Whats more, Song Jian couldnt identify Saramos specific attributes. He wasnt clear whether Saramo was an Abyssal Wizard or an Undead Sorcerer. If a fight were to break out, there would be too many variables; But just as Song Jian was hesitant, the Black Warrior and Skeleton Warriors at the entrance of the stone tower had already rushed towards him; Without having to make a choice, Song Jian charged towards them, engaging in a fierce battle with these undead creatures; Frigid Falling Snow! With a swing of his sword forward, a flurry of large snowflakes suddenly fell from the sky. In a matter of seconds, a layer of snow more than half a foot thick quickly covered the ground; The Black Warrior and Skeleton Warriors legs were buried deep in the snow, significantly slowing their movement speed down. They were also covered in a layer of frost, reducing their defense by 20%, and increasing the chances of inflicting critical hits by 10%. Broken Wing Dance! Song Jian lightly tapped his foot, charging towards a Skeleton Warrior. The effect of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique didnt apply to him, so walking on the thick snow didnt slow him down in the slightest; With the flickering sword light, ordinary monsters were no match for Song Jian. In a short while, two Skeleton Warriors were chopped into fragments by Song Jian; Just then, a glint suddenly shone in the Black Warriors crimson eyes, brandishing his bone sword that was now tinged with a reddish hue, hacking down towards Song Jian; Bang! His back received a heavy slash, causing him to stumble forward for several steps, while an indicator of over-300-point damage floated above his head; Looking at the Black Warrior, it seemed to have shaken off the slowing effect of the snow, charging towards Song Jian like a heavy truck, plowing a path more than a meter wide through the thick snow; Rage? Song Jian squinted his eyes, brandishing his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, clashing in a fierce fight with the Black Warrior; Though Song Jian had a significant advantage over the Black Warrior, the fight was still difficult due to the aid of the Skeleton Warriors. His Vitality Points quickly dropped below 60%. However, Song Jian swiftly took down six Skeleton Warriors, and also depleted more than half of the Black Warriors Vitality Points; Defeating these creatures in front of me is merely a matter of time. The key is Saramo! Song Jian couldnt help but look up at the dark tower. To his surprise, Saramo, who had been standing at the top of the tower, had vanished. Damn it, the effects of the fog are too strong. Its suppressing my senses. I didnt even notice when he disappeared Song Jian furrowed his brows. Forget him, lets clear these creatures in front of me first! Song Jian quickly made a decision; Light Strike! A dazzling golden sword light slashed towards the Black Warrior. Against these undead creatures, Light Strike would inflict double damage and there was a high chance of it triggering critical damage; Boom! The golden Sword Qi heavily bombarded the Black Warriors chest, knocking him catapulted backward; Damage of more than 1800 points floated above the Black Warriors head, reducing his vitality to critical conditions; When a creatures Vitality Points dropped below 10%, it would trigger a weakening state, with both movement and attack speed decreased by 30%; Song Jian glanced at the struggling Black Warrior trying to get up, directed his sword against the remaining Skeleton Warriors. At this moment, the Black Warrior was no longer a threat to him. While it had not yet risen, it was better to take down these Skeleton Warriors first; Chapter 689: 689: Entering the Undead Tower Chapter 689: Chapter 689: Entering the Undead Tower Once free from the restraint of the Black Warrior, these common monsters were no match for Song Jian. And within no time, all the remaining Skeleton Warriors had turned into a pile of shattered bones. After collecting the materials dropped by the Skeleton Warriors, Song Jian took out an Advanced Healing Potion from his bag and drank it, slowly restoring his Vitality Points. At this time, the limping Black Warrior was making its way towards him, its bone knife radiating a striking red glow. Song Jian slightly furrowed his brows. The Black Warrior in front of him strangely seemed devoid of intelligence, acting like a mere killing machine without any regard for its own safety. Superior-level humanoid creatures wouldnt act like this Song Jian thought to himself. However, facing the severely wounded Black Warrior, he swung his long sword, depleting its last bit of Vitality Points. It only dropped a white quality material? Song Jian picked up the item dropped by the Black Warrior, and upon inspecting it, he couldnt help but shake his head, disappointment evident on his face. This was a level thirty-five elite BOSS with first-order combat power, and it didnt even drop equipment, only dropping a white quality material. It was even worse than the previous low-level monsters, a disgrace to its BOSS title. The chance of a BOSS dropping a white quality item was about the same as a low-level monster dropping a silver or higher quality item. Unexpectedly, Song Jian had encountered such an occurrence here. At this time, the doors of the black tower swung wide open, like a beasts wide-open mouth, waiting to swallow its prey. Are you inviting me in? Song Jian looked at the open door of the black tower, a smile appearing on his face as he walked towards it without hesitation. At the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead, the players of the City of Hope Alliance were somewhat disheartened. I feel like we are a burden Li Keer softly mumbled. Our leader can resist the plague fog here, but we cant. Theres no way, we can only wait here What if our leader encounters a monster inside? The monsters here are all above level thirty! If the monster our leader encounters is something he cant handle, do you think we could handle it with a few more players? We cant! Just when everyone was feeling downcast, the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead suddenly lit up. The players of the City of Hope Alliance were immediately put on alert, and they all drew their weapons. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In a short while, several figures emerged from the Transmission Array. Song Jian stepped into the black tower, and the door behind him closed with a rumbling sound. The inside of the tower was pitch black. System: You have entered the territory of Abyssal Wizard Saramo. In this Undead Tower, your attributes are suppressed, weakening by 10%. Abyssal Wizard? As expected, another abyssal creatures invasion. They are everywhere, lingering like ghosts! Song Jian muttered with a cold snort. An Abyssal Wizard who can summon undead creatures, the secret must lie within this Undead Tower. A 10% attribute degradation was not much of a concern for Song Jian now, as it actually allowed him to better control his power; Bang~ With a light sound, green firelight burnt up on the walls around him every few meters apart. Human, this is not a place where you should tread! rasped a voice, As punishment, I will leave your body here. I believe your corpse should suffice to make a Death Knight! The Death Knight, the only creature among the undead capable of overkill, has an inherent attribute C Fatal Strike which can inflict tenfold damage. However, this passive effect has a rather low occurrence rate. As the raspy voice echoed again, Song Jian noticed pairs of crimson eyes lighting up, and behemothic wolves, exuding a dark aura, stepped out from the shadows. Abyssal Demon Wolves, each a level-thirty elite BOSS with first-tier combat power? Song Jian blinked in surprise, realizing that he was surrounded by nine such massive black wolves. Kill him but try to keep his body intact. The more complete his body is, the stronger the Death Knight that can be made of it! At Saramos command, the nine gigantic black wolves growled and lunged at Song Jian- You think these big dogs can kill me? Isnt that wishful thinking? Song Jian sneered, taking out a few rocks emitting milky white light from his bag, and hurled them around. Thud! Thud! Thud~ A few crashing sounds, and a dense white fog suddenly surged around Song Jian, enveloping him and the black wolves, spreading through the entire hall on the first floor of the Undead Tower. This white fog also had the effect of suppressing senses, Saramo found that he had unexpectedly lost contact with the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves and could no longer control them. What the hell is this! Saramo, standing at the top of the Undead Tower, watched the white mist on his surveillance monitor. His face darkened with anger. In the center of the seventh-floor hall of the Undead Tower, there was a stone platform, above which hovered a black crystal over a meter high. Saramo stood in front of this crystal, monitoring Song Jians every move. But now, all he could see was the white mist rolling into the hall on the first floor. Mist Shadow Sword Array! This was a primary sword formation that Song Jian had mastered, and it proved highly effective against this sudden onslaught and encirclement. The Mist Shadow Sword Array not only shields against external sensory probes, but it can also severely suppress all investigative abilities of enemies trapped within the formation. The Abyssal Demon Wolves, despite their sharp vision and keen senses, were utterly blinded. They couldnt even detect their comrades who were only a foot away. However, Song Jian, who was inside the sword array, faced no such impediments. Thump! A rock the size of a human head suddenly hit an Abyssal Demon Wolf. The creature crashed against the hard wall behind it, letting out a dreadful scream- At that moment, Song Jian had summoned his rock golem to hide and launch ranged attacks on these bewildered Abyssal Demon Wolves. He himself charged at the wolf that was closest to him. In a one-on-one situation, these Abyssal Demon Wolves were not his match. The Mist Shadow Sword Array not only concealed the sounds made by these wolves, but it also blocked all noise. The other wolves couldnt hear their companions roars and screams. An Abyssal Demon Wolf, riled up in the white mist, suddenly ran into a sharp Sword Qi, which directly cut off one of its ears. As it roared and clawed in the direction of the Sword Qi, it saw nothing. Thus, Song Jian, like an assassin, kept darting in and out among the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves. After each successive hit, he immediately disappeared into the white fog, leaving the beasts no trail to follow. The vitality of the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves steadily dropped, while Song Jians remained at maximum. Thump! Another stone hit an Abyssal Demon Wolfs head, triggering a stunning effect. As it was immobilized, Song Jian rushed out of the fog and directly removed a third of its vitality with a series of sword techniques. Just when it was about to snap out of the stun, he vanished back into the fog. Chapter 690: 690: Double-Headed Giant Chapter 690: Chapter 690: Double-Headed Giant Nine Abyssal Demon Wolves, all of which were Level Thirty Elite Bosses with a first-rank combat power, were extremely difficult to deal with, even for Song Jian. Even if he could ultimately triumph, it would likely be a Pyrrhic victory; However, after using the Mist Shadow Sword Array, Song Jian managed to defeat each of the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves individually with ease; About twenty minutes later, the white fog in the hall began to fade. The effect of the Mist Shadow Sword Array, a basic formation, could only last for thirty minutes. Soon, the suppressing effect of the sword formation started to weaken and Saramo could vaguely see a few demon wolves and the figure of Song Jian through the surveillance screen; Damn it, hes on the left, surround and kill him! roared Saramo; The Nine Demon Wolves seemed to have received Saramos order. They turned around simultaneously and pounced towards Song Jians position; The tiny stone figure behind Song Jian was throwing stone blocks at the pack of wolves desperately. However, the cooldown time for its stone-throwing skill was three to four seconds, which was inadequate to suppress them; Watching as the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves drew closer and closer, a mocking smile appeared on Song Jians face. He stood still and exclaimed, Mist Shadow Death Strike, Sword Formation, arise! In an instant, the white fog inside the hall of the Undead Towers first floor roiled fiercely, collapsing instantly. In mid-air, dozens of chilling, fog swords materialized; Whiz~Whiz~Whiz~ Dozens of white fog swords, seemingly manipulated by an invisible hand, constantly struck at the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves; Faced with this sudden attack, the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves could only passively endure it, unable to even locate their enemy; Following a series of mournful howls, the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves, already severely injured by Song Jian, turned into corpses lying across the cold floor; Eventually, the demon wolves transformed into black mist, slowly dissipating in the air; Saramo, staring at the surveillance screen, raised his head. His crimson eyes radiated anger, but deep down, he couldnt help but feel a sense of trepidation; These nine Abyssal Demon Wolves were one of his trump cards. Even he himself would not escape unscathed when facing them. Yet, this human before him managed to kill them all without sustaining any injuries despite his suppressed condition. His power exceeded Saramos expectations; What power does this human possess to be so formidable? Saramo growled. But soon thereafter, a faint smile appeared on his thin, withered face and he said; The stronger the body, the higher the chances of producing a Death Knight. I look forward to your upcoming performance Having killed the nine Level Thirty Elite Boss Abyssal Demon Wolves with first-rank combat power, he received nothing. All the Demon Wolves turned into a black abyssal aura that dissipated in the air; However, after the death of these nine Demon Wolves, a rotating staircase leading to the second floor appeared on the side of the first-floor hall of the Undead Tower; Is this some sort of test, climbing up one level at a time? A change flashed across Song Jians face, he muttered to himself; There were seven levels in the Undead Tower. If each level contained enemies, by the time Song Jian reached the seventh floor where Saramo, the Abyssal Wizard, was, he would most likely be left with only a fraction of his power. How was he supposed to fight Saramowho would remain in peak conditionat that time? Song Jian sneered, brandishing his long sword. He swung it fiercely towards the ceiling. A sharp Sword Qi whirled and whissed through the air, striking the ceiling above him. Frustration creased Song Jians brow as the Sword Qi disappeared instantly upon contact with the ceiling, nullified by a mysterious power. Ripples spread across the ceiling before everything returned to normal; The Undead Tower itself cant be attacked? Song Jian mused. This was an open strategy. Song Jian could refuse to continue climbing the tower and turn away. Saramo would not pursue him outside the Undead Tower. Now, it did not have any certainty of defeating Song Jian either. However, Song Jian should not expect to take over the entire Valley of the Undead for the City of Hope Alliance. After all, as long as the Abyssal Wizard, Saramo exists, no one dares to fight him under the invasion of the plague fog. The treasures of this valley, most of them cannot be taken away either. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then took a step towards the stone stairs. In no time, he arrived in the hall of the second floor. As soon as Song Jian stepped into the second-floor hall, a strong smell of blood and rot hit his nose. Upon entering, he saw that the whole hall was filled with mangled corpses. A large two-headed giant was snoring, sprawled among the pile of bodies. Drew, wake up. Ive brought food for you! Saramos hoarse voice echoed on the second floor. The two-headed giant twitched its ears, both heads opened their eyes simultaneously and roared loudly: Drew likes food, Drew is hungry! The two-headed giant, Drew, got up from the floor. Only now did Song Jian notice that this monster stood over three meters tall. Its strong body was layered with bulging muscles, and a layer of purple-black scales faintly appeared on the skins surface. Another first order elite BOSS Song Jians lips curled into a mocking smile: Nine first-order elite BOSSes couldnt even cause me the smallest injury before. Now theres only one. How long do you think it can hold me off? One minute or thirty seconds? Hehe, lets see, Drew will give you a surprise! Saramos hoarse laugh echoed in Song Jians ear. Although Song Jian said nonchalantly, this two-headed monster in front of him was probably more powerful than the nine Abyssal Demon Wolves on the first floor combined. Otherwise, it wouldnt be allowed to reside on the second floor. Thump thump thump~ The two-headed giant beat its chest furiously, letting out a roar like a gorilla. With a grab, Drew pulled out a giant war blade over two meters long from the pile of corpses and gripped it tightly in his right hand. Then his left hand fumbled around where he was sleeping and seized a magic staff. He then swung it forcefully at Song Jian. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ Dozens of Frost Arrows condensed in the air and shot towards Song Jian. Song Jians face changed instantly and he quickly dodged to the side. The Frost Arrows were swift and hit the spot where he was standing in an instant, exploding on impact with the floor. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom boom~ An area of about ten square meters was instantly covered in frost. Although Song Jian was not hit directly, he was swept by the residual force and half of his body was covered with frost, heavily slowing his movement. Instant-cast group Frost Arrows? Song Jian was stunned by the two-headed giants move. He had never seen a mage who could cast a group Frost Arrow spell, let alone instant-casting it. Seeing Song Jian avoiding the Frost Arrows, the two-headed giant wielding the two-metre-plus war blade, charged at him. I recommend everyone a book, Super Private Server, where spiritual energy disappears, alien races roam, and Chen Tian obtains a legendary private server, fighting across the heavens! If it sounds good, everyone can go have a look! Chapter 691: 691 Chaotic Blade Sword Array Chapter 691: Chapter 691 Chaotic Blade Sword Array Is this guy a melee class or a magic class? As the dual-headed giant rushed at him, Song Jian quickly brandished his sword to block it. With his strength attribute surpassing a hundred points, even without using his sword skills, Song Jian could still stand firm against the dual-headed giant without losing ground. Broken Wing Dance! Sweeping Sword Style! When Song Jian unleashed his sword techniques, the dual-headed giant struggled to fight back, bearing numerous sword scars on its body. Although the giant was bare-chested, its skin was incredibly tough. The layer of purplish-black scales on its body surface greatly reduced the damage it took. Even though it looked suppressed and miserable under Song Jians attack, in reality, its Vitality Points hadnt decreased much. Just a big punching bag Song Jian smirked coldly, crouched slightly, and stabbed his longsword from under the giants ribs into its lower back, but a burst of sparks emerged as the tough scales blocked it. Roar~ The dual-headed giant swung its war saber upward, forcing Song Jian to dodge quickly. As he readied himself to charge in, he suddenly saw a dazzling crimson light emitted from the magic staff in the giants left hand. A fireball, as big as a basketball, was rapidly forming at the top of the magic staff, and before Song Jian could steady himself, the fireball was already pummeling towards him. Instant Fireball Spell! Song Jian cried out in surprise as he was too late to dodge. He was directly hit in the chest by the fireball, forcing him to stagger backwards five or six steps before brutally colliding with the wall. A damage of over three hundred floated above Song Jians head. His face turned grim: the dual-headed giant, though it looked like one individual, fought as though a mage and a warrior were working together. Moreover, any magic cast from the staff in its left hand was instant- in the close combat, there was no way to dodge in time. Song Jian gritted his teeth, gave a cold snort, and directly summoned the little stone man. After appearing, the over one-meter tall little stone man seemed very cheerful, continuously jumping around and making incomprehensible noises. Hit its head! Song Jian ordered. Forceful Strike! the right head of the dual-headed giant bellowed. Its right hands war saber traced a red mark in the air. The scorching aura raised the surrounding temperature by a few degrees. A ball of flame emerged from the surface of the war saber, chopping down towards Song Jian. Flash Thunder Strike! Electric light flickered on the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword as it collided hard with the war saber. At this moment, a rock as big as a human head flew towards the giants head. The target was the left head of the dual-headed giant, whose left hand was stealthily directing the tip of the magic staff at Song Jians abdomen. At the tip of the staff, a seething breath was condensing. Boom~ The stone ball hit the left head of the dual-headed giant, thrusting the head backward. Although it didnt trigger a dizziness effect, the energy gathered at the top of the staff surged and then quickly dispersed. A rebound damage of over five hundred floated above the giants head. Well done! Song Jian laughed. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Snow at Dusk! Song Jian let out a low roar and swung his longsword violently. It seemed as if a tornado brewed in the air, and suddenly, snowflakes were drifting in the entire second-floor hall. In a few seconds, a thick layer of snow covered the floor, and all the bodies were buried underneath. As Song Jian swung his sword, the snowflakes in the air spun towards the dual-headed giant. Each snowflake was a condensed Sword Qi. The moment they approached the giant, their speed increased sharply, leaving a three-inch-long sword mark on it with a breaking-the-air sound. Plop Plop Plop~ With Song Jians sword dancing, a series of damage points, sixty or seventy points each, floated above the two-headed giants head, and its body surface was also covered with a layer of frost making its movement and attack speeds significantly slower. Boom, boom, boom~ The little stone man on the side was shouting while continuously forming stone balls and aiming them at the two-headed giants skull. Light Strike! A dazzling golden Sword Qi harshly slashed onto the two-headed giants shoulder. Although it was not a shadow undead creature, the damage from this strike could rank within the top three of all of Song Jians sword techniques. Roar~ The dazzling Sword Qi directly broke through the two-headed giants defense, leaving a wound over a foot long on its shoulder. The flesh was turned inside out, revealing the white bone inside. The two-headed giant suddenly raised its magic staff with its left hand and then heavily struck the ground with it. Boom! With a soft sound, Song Jian suddenly felt a surge of energy emanating from the two-headed giant sending him flying. Countless dark grey energy light points appeared around the giant. Starburst Skill! Damn, another instant spell! Song Jian glanced at his Vitality Points; this strike had directly dealt over eight hundred points of damage. What bad luck, it even scores a critical hit! Song Jian took out an Advanced Healing Potion and drank it. Blade Dance of Bloodshed! The right head of the two-headed giant roared, swinging its war blade faster, stirring up waves of crimson energy and dispersing all the surrounding snow. Startled, Song Jian quickly used the Rapid Sword skill. Clang, clang, clang~ A series of clashes occurred dozens of times in an instant. Even though Song Jian had used the Rapid Sword skill, he still couldnt completely block the two-headed giants attacks and was hit several times. However, each blows damage was not high, and by the time the effect of the giants skill ended, Song Jian had only lost over five hundred points of Vitality. This is only the second level and its this difficult, and there are at least four more levels to go Thinking about it, Song Jian couldnt help but feel gloomy. After achieving first-order Combat Power and experiencing a powerful surge in strength, Song Jians mentality had slowly changed. However, he was no longer the same as he was before. From the package, he took out three sword stones and threw them into the air, which resulted in the appearance of a saber-toothed shadow in the air. Chaotic Blade Sword Array! In the air, dozens of round-shaped Sword Qi about three feet long slowly emerged. As Song Jian ordered, Kill!, these sword edges, like wild animals fangs, began to spin in the air and hack towards the two-headed giant. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although this sword array was also a beginner level, it was among the most fierce in terms of attack within the beginner-level sword arrays. It didnt have any other additional effects; it purely pursued attack. As the sword array was released, the two-headed giant couldnt resist. Its hands flailed wildly as it roared, continuously retreating. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~ The fierce Sword Qi easily tore apart its scale defense. In no time, the two-headed giant was bloodied all over, its Vitality Points rapidly decreasing. Id like to recommend a book to you all, Super Private Server. When spiritual energy has vanished and alien races roam freely, Chen Tian obtains a legendary private server and fights across the heavens! Its quite good, you all should check it out! Chapter 692: 692: The Stitched Monster Chapter 692: Chapter 692: The Stitched Monster Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword Formation, is a skill that Song Jian obtained during an assessment task, and its been elevated to a high level, allowing him to create advanced Sword Formations. But creating an advanced Sword Formation drains too much energy and time. After Song Jian returned, he didnt have time to create them, and could only manage to put together a few primary Sword Formations and two sets of intermediate ones for self-defense. Unexpectedly, he got to use them. Even though the Chaotic Blade Sword Array is a primary Sword Formation, it managed to inflict over three thousand points of damage on the double-headed giant, virtually obliterating over half of its scales, drastically reducing its defense. Snowfall at dusk! The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword danced, and a cold wind swept through the second-floor hall, causing the dissipating snow to pile up once again, and snowflake-like Sword Qi whipped up in the air. The snowfall at dusk attack was like the Chaotic Blade Sword Array, but it also carried the effects of slowing down the movement and reducing the defense of its target. The attacking strength of the snowflake Sword Qi was far less than that of the Chaotic Blade Sword Array, and once an attack was launched, the snowflake Sword Qi would dissipate, unlike the tooth-like Sword Qi in the Chaotic Blade Sword Array, which was capable of relentless, repetitive attacks. Swish, swish, swish, swish~ The chill wind whipped up snowflakes, ceaselessly battering the double-headed giant, even obstructing its sight. Initially, it could only inflict double-digit damage, but after the giants skin and scales had been slashed apart, each drop of blood resulted in three-digit damage. Soon, after Song Jian finished his Snowfall at dusk swords move, the double-headed giant swayed twice before crashing heavily onto the floor. Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief. As the entire second floor was covered in snow and the smell concealed, Song Jian took out food and honey wine, slowly recovering his lost Vitality Points and Mental Strength. Well done, but youve only cleared the second floor. You still have four floors to breakthrough. Every floor is more difficult than the last, but I hope you can face me in the end, hehehe~ Saramos voice echoed in Song Jians ear once again, the coarse voice sounding as irritating as two broken pieces of glass grinding against each other. Song Jian snorted, choosing not to reply. If things really were as Saramo said, with the defense power on each ascending floor being stronger than the last, even if Song Jian could reach the top of the seventh-floor tower, he would be powerless to fight against Saramo. Damn it, why should I follow his path? This Undead Tower isnt very tall, only about thirty meters. My steel wings and Morphing into Dark Cloud, could both fly up there Song Jian thought to himself, eyeing the appearing staircase. Once he recovered, Song Jian didnt immediately go up to the third floor. Instead, he turned and headed first floorwards. You felt like you couldnt continue and youre planning to leave, are you? Saramos taunting voice echoed in Song Jians ear again. Youre just going to give up like that? Dont you want to try again? Perhaps the upper floors arent as I described. After all, such a powerful Guardian cant be easily subdued! This Undead Tower, it controls the entire valley. Aha, it seems Ive caught some interesting images. Ha ha, those people who came in with you seem to be pursued by others. Do you want to go help them? Perhaps directly ascending the tower is the right choice. Because right now, you dont even know where your companions are. But now all you need to do is defeat me, take control of this Undead Tower and you can control the whole valley. Maybe you can still save them. Why dont you have a try? Song Jian felt a sinking feeling, Saramos words made him hesitate. Maybe hes deceiving me, or maybe its true. After all, the Transmission Array in this valley can be linked not only by us, but also by anyone nearby Maybe what you said is right, now they must not be near the Transmission Array, and instead of searching blindly in the valley, its better to kill you directly and control the Undead Tower! Song Jians eyes flashed with a strong intention to kill. There must be surveillance equipment in the Undead Tower, otherwise, Saramo wouldnt be intimately familiar with Song Jians actions. Therefore, theres a high likelihood that Saramo is right. By controlling this Undead Tower, the entire valley can be controlled. But as to how to control it, that can only be known after ascending to the seventh floor of the Undead Tower. Just as Song Jian was about to rush out to the first floor, the two heavy stone doors suddenly closed automatically. You want to escape, huh? Ha ha ha, how could I possibly let you go? Youre the Death Knight Ive chosen! The sound of Saramos insane laughter echoed in the first-floor hall. The attributes of the stone doors are the same as the Undead Tower, immuno-attack damage. After trying twice, Song Jian had no choice but to turn back and continue towards the stairs to the second floor. In actual fact, flying directly to the seventh floor from the outside would be possible, but it would require the person controlling the Undead Tower to open the permissions. Given Song Jians current state, even if he flew up from the outside, he would be blocked by the protection facilities outside the Undead Tower and would not be able to approach it. In order to seize the authority of the Undead Tower, one must travel up floor by floor, defeating the Guardian of each floor before meeting the actual controller of the Undead Tower. This advantage of the terrain gives the controller of the Undead Tower a significant advantage. The Guardian of the third floor is a grotesque Stitched Monster, bloated with various parts of different beasts stitched onto its body. The entire body sagged into a gigantic pile, just like a meat mountain. One cant even discern where its head ends and where its rear begins. Right in the middle of this meat mountain, theres a huge mouth continuously murmuring Kurasomodo. Above this huge Stitched Monsters head was a display of its attributes. Abyssal Stitched Monster- Kurasomodo (Tier One Combat Power), Elite BOSS, Level Thirty-Five, Vitality Points: 8500/8500, Features: Decay, Super Recovery Looking at the meat mountain that occupied half of the hall, Song Jians face darkened immediately. This gigantic Stitched Monster, besides having a ghastly and disgusting appearance, gave off a very unpleasant odor all over. Even standing at the doorway, Song Jian got the feeling akin to being in a dump. Battling such a monster would certainly be a severe psychological test. Ha ha ha, Kurasomodo is my favorite Abyssal Stitched Monster. See the beast remains stitched onto it? They were all captured by me and merged into its body. Its my most perfect masterpiece, and it even has a soul. Ha ha ha ha, I am the greatest Abyssal Wizard! The sound of Saramos insane laughter echoed in the hall once again. Three huge eyes had been stitched into the body of the Stitched Monster, each one about a meter in diameter. Besides these three large eyes, a dozen more human-sized eyes had also been stitched in. Hearing Saramos voice, all the eyes of the Stitched Monster opened and stared at Song Jian. Froth spewed from its tusk-filled mouth, creating a putrid odor. It kept murmuring: Kurasomodo I wish to recommend a book to everyone, Super Private Server. The spiritual energy disappeared, and the alien races ran rampant. Chen Tian obtained a legendary private server and embarked on a journey across various worlds! Its a good read, and everyone can check it out! Chapter 693: 693: Abyssal Wizard Saramo Chapter 693: Chapter 693: Abyssal Wizard Saramo Looking at the towering mass of flesh in front of him, Song Jian frowned, this sort of monster didnt even inspire a desire to fight, he simply didnt want to get near it. However, upon hearing the stitched monster repeatedly calling its own name, an idea crossed Song Jians mind about a skill he possessed, the Shackles Mark; Once you know your opponents true name and have some of their flesh, you can infuse it with the Shackles Mark, leading to the direct destruction of their soul; Kurasomodo, I like this name. Song Jian said with a small smile, and then with a swing of his sword, he cut into the monster, slicing off a piece of rancid-smelling flesh before it could react; Roar~ The stitched monsters senses appeared remarkably dull, it wasnt until Song Jian retreated that it realized it was in pain. It let out an angry roar, and opened its fanged mouth to spew a thick green venom at Song Jian; Song Jian hastily dodged, the venom splattering on the floor where he had just been standing. Hiss~ Grey bubbles began to appear on the floor, the corrosive venom continually eating away, yet, because of the Undead Towers special properties, there was an unseen mystical power counteracting the corrosive force of the venom. Waves rippled across the floor, spreading out in all directions; You idiot, didnt I tell you not to use this corrosive venom inside the Undead Tower! roared Saramo, his voice echoing through the hall; Kurasomodo is in pain, I want to eat him, gobble him up! The stitched monsters numerous limbs flailed violently, exerting its rage as its tremendous body writhed towards Song Jian; Kurasomodo Song Jian utilized the Shackles Mark, the piece of flesh in his hand igniting, enveloped in black flame, the pure essence of the Abyssal Demon Flame embodying an intense Abyssal power; The essence of the Abyss Abyssal Demon Flame! No, human, why do you possess this power that does not belong to you? Saramo, who seemed to constantly be monitoring the hall, cried out in alarm at the sight of the black flame in Song Jians hand; Song Jian ignored Saramos enraged cry and continued softly reciting the spell; Using its true name as a guide and its flesh as authentication, the Shackles Mark, MARK! Boom! The Abyssal Demon Flame flared up, quickly reduced the flesh in Song Jians hand to ashes. Then it condensed into an odd Abyss Rune and flew towards the stitched monster; Hiss~ On the monsters body, a black lotus opened, emitting an eye-catching light. The stitched monster gave out a dreadfully shrill roaring shriek. Its massive form uncontrollably thrashed about on the floor, splotches of blood emerged all over its body, looking as though it would collapse at any moment; What the hell did you do to it! Saramo roared, but at this point, all he could do was watch helplessly, unable to inflict any harm on Song Jian; Mark, Pain! Upon seeing the stitched monster writhing on the floor, Song Jian spoke under his breath; Roar~ A sorrowful roar burst from the monsters mouth. Blood began to seep from its three gargantuan eyes. Even the areas where it had healed and fused together flawlessly begun to bleed slowly. Its colossal form seemed like it could crumble at any second; It seems that the mark has taken effect! A hint of a smile formed at the corner of Song Jians mouth, he then yelled out: Mark, Annihilate! The monsters roaring suddenly halted. Its enormous form, like a fish out of water, bounced up and then smashed back down heavily. The entire Undead tower quivered as though it had experienced an earthquake; Hehe~ The noise coming from the stitched monster sounded like a traveler, who had been wandering the desert for a dozen or so days without a single drop of water. The sound, filled with despair and desolation; Thin rays of light began to rise from the monsters body and wisp away slowly in mid-air. As the light particles overflowed, the stitched monsters body began to slowly harden, its Vitality Points visibly falling at an alarming speed; With no soul, the body has no reason to exist, even for undead monsters. They may not need flesh and blood, but they must have a soul to continue surviving; Not much later, Song Jian felt the connection between the Shackles Mark and him disappear, signifying that the powerful stitched monster before his eyes was utterly and completely dead; And in fact, it was just as he thought; bloody stitches appeared on the surface of the stitched monster, all the integrated animal limbs had begun to rot and crumble. Within a mere few seconds, the stitched monster was releasing a strong stench of rotting flesh; Looks like this place would need a thorough cleaning ten times over before anyone could live in it again. Song Jian said softly, as he ran for the stairs that had appeared; Floors Four, Five, Six, they were all infested with formidable monsters possessing Stage One Combat Power. But all of their names and attributes were clearly visible above their heads, and they were all beings of flesh and blood. After a simple fight, Song Jian harvested their flesh, then using the Shackles Mark, he slaughtered them all; Damn it, what kind of technique is that? Why does it carry the essence of the Abyss when I have never seen it before! Saramo bellowed, his eyes reflecting a touch of trepidation; Saramo did not know what the Shackles Mark was, but he instinctively feared it. It was an unsettling skill, one that even he himself did not wish to have cast on him; To run away again like a fleeing dog? Saramo muttered to himself: No, no, Ive already run away once, I dont want to do it again. I refuse to believe that a skill that potent and terrifying comes without any repercussions! Rumble~ The stone door of the seventh floor of the Undead Tower gradually opened, and Saramo finally faced Song Jian; Are you the one controlling the entire Undead Tower? As soon as he entered, Song Jians eyes were drawn to the black crystal on the pedestal next to Saramo. Such an eye-catching sight; You think youve won? All because of that peculiar skill of yours! Saramo roared, his black cloak billowing around him though there was no wind. He slowly began to ascend into the air; sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Abyssal Wizard Saramo. Song Jian asked with an easy expression: Just to confirm, Saramo is your real name right? Saramo is my name, but not my surname. I belong to the Abyssal Clan and my family name is Modo Suddenly, a light bulb seemed to go off in Saramos mind and he clamped his mouth shut, his eyes immediately gleaming with excitement as he began to guffaw: Hahaha, does that peculiar skill of yours need to know our true names to cast? Hahaha, I wont tell you my true name! Without it, that terrifying skill of yours cant touch me! Chapter 694: 694: Flame Lord Chapter 694: Chapter 694: Flame Lord There are no small number of monsters who can hide their true names and information, and the more intelligent the species, the deeper the hiding of their own true names; Only the words Abyssal Wizard Saramo were shown above Saramos head, but obviously, Saramo was only a part of his name, not all of it. What a pity! Song Jian felt a little regretful, as the effect of Shackles Mark was really too powerful and could completely enable him to kill monsters of higher tiers, no matter how powerful they were. Even those with first, second, or even third tier or higher combat power could be instantly killed once affected by the Shackles Mark; Shadow Arrow! Saramo launched the first attack, raising his Bone Wand and casting an Abyssal magic spell at Song Jian; When Song Jian saw Saramos arm holding the magic staff, the disappointment in his eyes deepened; Although Saramo in front of him was an Abyssal Wizard, he was an undead creature without any flesh and blood, so even if his true name was known, there was no way to use the Shackles Mark on him; Gloomy Snowfall! With a swing of his sword, snowflakes began to float around Song Jian, and the ground quickly began to accumulate snow. As Song Jian deepened his understanding of this move, the originally less than one-foot deep snow now buried people up to their knees, reducing their movement speed by at least 40%; Boom boom boom~ Countless snowflakes surged towards the Shadow Arrow, and each snowflake collision would cause a roar, weakening the power of the Shadow Arrow. Under the sweep of countless snowflakes, Saramos move directly collapsed midway, causing no harm to Song Jian; S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the remaining blood flowers flew towards Saramo like moths to a flame; Abyss Shield! With a wave of Saramos Bone Wand, three translucent shields appeared in front of him, arranged in a triangle pattern to protect him. Then, Saramo began to retreat rapidly; The seventh floor hall was less than a hundred square meters, but as Saramo withdrew rapidly, the space seemed to expand infinitely. In a short while, Song Jian found that the space of the seventh floor hall had exceeded half the size of a football field; Is this the advantage of controlling the Undead Tower? A look of envy appeared in Song Jians eyes; Bang bang bang~ Snowflake Sword Qi constantly struck Saramos conjured shield, and the sound of explosions was heard one after another. The three Abyss Shields surfaces were all marked with deep sword marks; Crack~ With a crisp shattering sound, one Abyss Shields energy was exhausted and was finally shattered by the Sword Qi, but the remaining two Abyss Shields persisted; Blade of the Abyss! Saramo swung his Bone Wand at Song Jian, and a crescent-shaped gray air mass over a foot long flew towards Song Jian; This crescent-shaped gray air mass had a metallic luster on its edge and moved with extreme speed, making a sharp whistling sound in the air; Earth Teeth Assault! Song Jian stomped his right foot, and a fang-like air mass emerged from the ground, rushing towards Saramo at the same speed; Boom~ The two air masses collided with each other, causing a thunderous explosion and the release of intense energy; Up to this point, Saramo had only used low-level Abyssal spells, and Song Jian had not put in his full strength, seeming to be testing each others limits; However, after several exchanges, both sides realized that continuing in this way would never cause fatal damage to their opponent; Song Jian suddenly rushed towards Saramo, turning into a hazy gray mist, moving extremely fast, while Saramo quickly chanted incantations, chanting enchanting Abyssal words from his mouth, and the strong Abyssal Power began to ripple violently around him. In an instant, both of them started to unleash their full power to attack. Song Jian had found out that after advancing from Sword Controller to Sword Master, his attack methods had gradually transitioned from close combat to long-range attacks. The significant increase in mental attributes became Song Jians main attribute. Moreover, after grasping several core skills of the Sword Master, he had to make changes. However, before giving birth to a Sword Spirit and crafting his Sword Core, Song Jian had to continue using his previous fighting style. Closing the distance between them was the only way to achieve victory. Wings of Steel! Behind Song Jian appeared a pair of wings flickering with metallic cold light. With a fierce flap of the wings, his speed instantly surged to the next level. Saramo watched as the distance between him and Song Jian grew closer without any sign of panic on his face. Instead, a strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Kuladisa, Xiwa! Just as Song Jian was about to approach him, Saramo finally finished reciting a long incantation. Boom! The entire hall resounded with a thunderous roar, and the Abyssal Power within the hall became almost tangible. Even on the ceiling seven or eight meters above, there appeared a huge black vortex formed by the Abyssal Power. Saramos body began to violently expand, his skeletal frame started to be covered in flesh and hard scales, and his limbs grew thicker. A huge tail emerged from his back, and sharp bone spurs sprouted from his spine. Even a pair of dark red flesh wings appeared behind him. The black cloak was torn apart by the expanding body, and Saramo transformed into a true Abyssal Demon. Roar~ Saramo let out an angry roar, sparks flying from his mouth and nose, exhaling a scent of molten lava and sulfur. A Flame Lord of the Abyssal Demons? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he stared at the transformed Saramo and spoke in a low voice. At this moment, Saramos body radiated intense heat, and dark red flames rose around him. There were many creatures in the Abyss, and demons were just one of them, belonging at the top of the food chain. However, there were many types of Abyssal Demons, with the Flame Lord being just one of them. The most proficient race in controlling Abyssal Magic Flames among the Abyssal Demons Song Jian was somewhat speechless, looking at the Abyssal Flames burning on his opponents body, which should be the lowest level of Magic Flames in the Abyss. Did you think Im just a fragile Mage? Youre wrong! The body of the Abyssal Demon race is harder than steel! Saramo roared, filling the air with thick smoke and the smell of sulfur. Whoosh~ Saramos flesh wings flapped violently towards Song Jian, sending a scorching hot airflow mixed with the breath of flames at him. Flame Flow Impact! Song Jians face changed, and he swung the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword forward. A dazzling Sword Qi collided with the scorching air, causing a loud explosion. Flame Giant Blade! Saramo roared, and the Bone Wand in his hand ignited into raging flames, in the air it condensed into a three-to-four-meter-long flaming blade, ruthlessly slashing down at Song Jian. Chapter 695: Slave Chapter 695: Chapter 695: Slave The Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Bone Wand in Saramos hand collided fiercely. The Sword Qi directly broke the Flame Giant Blade, hitting the Bone Wand and leaving a deep mark on it; At this moment, Saramo discovered that the Flame Giant Blade condensed on the surface of his Bone Wand seemed to cause no harm at all to Song Jian, like an illusion; You, is your Fire Resistance so high? Saramo exclaimed in surprise, and at the same time, his heart sank, having a bad feeling; Transforming into the Flame Lord was his most powerful move. The Flame Lord not only possesses the robust body of an Abyssal demon but also excels in using flame spells. He is equally strong in both melee and ranged combat, a fairly balanced warrior race; However, if the opponent has high Fire Resistance, it would be equivalent to severing one of Saramos arms, leaving him to fight with only one arm; Fire Resistance? Hahaha, do I need that thing? Song Jian burst into laughter, and a surge of black flame suddenly rose on his body surface; Magic Flame of Abyss? Saramos eyes showed horror, he backed away, shouting, How can a human have such pure Magic Flame of Abyss, no, no, this is not just Magic Flame of Abyss, it is the advanced Abyssal Raging Flame! Saramos face expressed shock. He was a pure Abyssal demon and a Flame Lord who excels in Abyssal Flames. He could only control the lowest level of Abyssal Flames, but the human in front of him controlled an advanced Abyssal Raging Flame that was many levels higher than his. Everything happening before him made Saramo feel like he was dreaming, and it was the most unrealistic kind of nightmare; A human holds control over the Abyssal Raging Flame, something that even an Abyssal demon doesnt have control of, this, this is simply Saramo roared in his mind, but he couldnt change the reality unfolding before him; Song Jian was covered in demonic flames that coalesced into a suit of black armor. Saramo suddenly realized that the Abyssal Flames which once felt like a part of his body, were beginning to break free of his control, and were starting to harm him instead; This was not just like severing one of his arms. It was as if somebody had taken control of it to attack him; Saramo suddenly realized, his decision to transform into the Flame Lord didnt seem like a good decision; But, at this point, he couldnt revert to his previous form of Undead Skeletons. If he really did that, he would probably die faster facing the closely-approaching Song Jian; No, this shouldnt be happening! Saramo howled in despair. He was originally a wandering wizard expelled from the Abyssal Land. Due to an accident, he became an undead creature, and surprisingly found fortune in his misfortune. He took over the Valley of the Undead and became the master of the Undead Tower. He originally wanted to take his time to grow here, but he never expected that someone would break into this valley, fight past the six guardians of the Undead Tower, and confront him directly. The most important thing was that this person was controlling the Abyssal Raging Flame, which suppressed his power. This filled Saramo with deep despair. It made all his efforts feel meaningless, with death slowly approaching him; S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I have already died once, I dont want to taste that desolate flavor again, death is too terrifying! Saramo let out a despairing roar; Human, I am willing to offer you this Undead Tower. With it, you can control the entire Undead Valley and even save your companions Saramo finally pleaded Song Jian; Upon killing you, I can still control this Undead Tower! Song Jian remained unmoved, he continued to wield the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, hacking at the Flame Lord Saramo; Having lost the power of Abyssal Flames, Saramo was now simply a larger foot soldier, inferior even to the six tower guardians; Human, if you spare me, Im willing to serve you as my master and become your slave! Saramos Vitality Points kept dropping. He had no trump cards left and had nothing that could convince Song Jian apart from himself; Bang! Song Jian knocked Saramo flying with a slash of his sword, with a hint of a smile on his face, he said: Are you really willing to respect me as your master and become my slave? A glimmer of joy flashed across Saramos face. He stumbled towards Song Jian and kneeled with one knee on the ground. With one hand propping him up and the other on his chest, he bowed his head to the ground and roared: I, a humble Abyssal demon, the Flame Lord, offer my loyalty to my great master! I am willing to become a slave to the master and never betray! Never betray? A cold smile crept on Song Jians face, he said, This is not something you just say. Saramo suddenly felt something was amiss. He looked up with a puzzled look on his face and asked, Master, do you want to make a slavery contract with me? Its possible.I am willing to sign a slavery contract with my great master Theres no need. Any contract will have loopholes, also, anything so powerful cant be bound by a piece of paper, Song Jian said solemnly: Now, tell me your true name! Even the slave contracts provided by the system couldnt guarantee that a slave will never rebel. As soon as the slaves level and the masters level become significantly differed, its pretty easy for a rebellion to occur; Tr, True Name? Saramos face wore an expression of terror. He hesitated and asked in a low voice, Master, you are you going to use that move on me? Its just a method of control. As long as you obey me, I wont resort to it. After all, a living Abyssal demon is worth more than a dead one! Song Jian laughed; Saramo hesitated. His lips moved, but he didnt speak his true name. A voice deep within him was defiantly telling him not to tell Song Jian his true name; Saramo wanted to believe his intuition, unwilling to give his True Name to Song Jian. However, Song Jians smile gradually faded, replaced with a fierce expression and the glint of murderous intent in his eyes. Saramo suddenly realized that if he didnt say his True Name now, he would have to die. If he told Song Jian his True Name, he might die, but there was a chance he might not; Master, my True Name is Saramo Karishis Mote Saramo finally revealed his true name. A smile spread across Song Jians lips. As soon as Saramo finished speaking, he suddenly swung his sword and hacked fiercely at him; Chapter 696: Ancient War Tree Chapter 696: Chapter 696: Ancient War Tree Seeing Song Jians sword slashing towards him, Saramo instinctively wanted to dodge backward, but upon seeing Song Jians gaze, he couldnt help but shiver and remain motionless, clenching his teeth to endure the strike; Thud~ The sword cut into Saramos arm, scraping off a fistful of bloody flesh. Saramos pained face was distorted, but he didnt dare to move; Saramo, youre doing very well! Song Jian nodded; Saramo immediately knelt down on one knee and respectfully said, Great Master, everything of Saramos is yours Song Jian didnt pay him any attention, directly grabbing the bloody flesh and began casting the Shackles Mark; Saramo instantly felt an irresistible mysterious force heavily binding him, but upon slightly moving his body, he found nothing unusual about it; Soul! He has imprisoned my soul! Saramo roared in his heart, but his facial expression became even more respectful; Watching the bloody flesh in Song Jians hand slowly being burned to nothing by black flames, Saramos eyes flashed with a trace of understanding; So, its necessary to use my true name and flesh to cast this skill. If only I had known earlier Saramo felt endless regret in his heart. If he hadnt transformed into an Abyss demon, how could an undead creature possibly have any flesh and blood? Furthermore, he had guessed earlier that the other party needed his true name, but in the end, why did he still let this human cast such a terrifying skill; Saramo knew that from now on, he would probably become this humans lifelong slave; After casting the Shackles Mark, Song Jian finally let out a sigh of relief, looking at Saramo with a hint of a smile in his eyes; Saramo, youre doing great. Now, tell me how to control this Undead Tower and how to control the entire Undead Valley. The Shackles Marks duration was only a month, but Saramo was no Blade of the Abyss, and his current strength was just at the first rank of Combat Power. Even Song Jian could easily kill him now; The only reason to keep Saramo alive was for Song Jian to gain control of the Undead Tower more quickly; On the other side, Wang Qi and his group were currently fleeing in disgrace within the Valley of the Undead. Behind them, a standard five-member team was easily pursuing them, occasionally attacking them as if they were toying with mice. They, they seem to want to drive us deeper into the Valley of the Undead Luo Tianyu panted, her armor severely damaged. The durability of some parts had been reduced to zero, and the equipment disappeared. It would only reappear after being repaired. There was also a bloody mark on her cheek, seemingly cut open by a sharp blade; Damn, the effects of the Heavens Disaster Poison Fog have already stacked up to three layers. We lose 15 Vitality Points per second and cant hold on much longer. Just who are these people? Why are they so powerful? We couldnt even defeat them with our group of over twenty. Wang Qi angrily roared; You guys, dont you notice that the aura they emit is very similar to the one radiated by Song Jian? Suddenly someone reminded. Song Jian? First Rank Combat Power? All of them have First Rank Combat Power! Wang Qi and the others were dumbfounded, not expecting there were even players who possessed first rank combat power at their level, moreover, a whole well-coordinated team; Even if they were merely first rank combatants who had only passed the Class B assessment, all their attributes could be increased by more than 10 points. Combined with the advantages of having higher levels, killing players below level 30 like Wang Qi and the others was extremely easy; Moreover, it seemed that these five were at least Class A or even Class A+ players. Any of these attributes could crush anyone in Wang Qis group; Tulu, is there any fun in driving them like this? Do you really think they can make it deeper into the Valley of the Undead? A lazy archer shot an arrow ahead and said somewhat discontentedly. Its just for a little extra insurance. With them scouting the path ahead, wouldnt it make things easier for us? a man with animal ears shrugged indifferently and said, If youre willing to take the lead, I dont mind just killing these guys now! Just based on these God-favored ones? Hmph, I think they will die from the poison fog before they even reach half the way! The archer pursed his lips and said, but he didnt complain any further. These God-favored individuals sure have great potential. In just a few short months, they have almost reached level 30. If we let them grow, they would pose too great a threat to us! A man wearing fluffy animal skin clothes stroked the black giant wolf by his side. In his eyes, which lingered on Wang Qi and the others, there was a deep killing intent; Why else would they be called God-favored? People who are favored by the gods I can see that they are almost unable to hold on. Huh! Theyve found a Shadow Forest! Thats a great find! Just this Shadow Forest alone, our trip wouldnt be a loss! Hurry up and keep up! Cant let them get away; their equipment is pretty good, and losing even one of them is our loss! Hmph, where else can they run? Weve blocked their way back, and running deeper is suicide. Theres no need for us to do anything; theyll be poisoned to death! Wang Qi looked at his companions around him. They were all injured, and their vitality was less than half. They were all relying on Advanced Healing Potions to hold on. However, Advanced Healing Potions also had a cooldown time, and the Heavens Disaster Poison Fog currently stacking on them made the effect of these potions weaker and weaker; Theres a forest up ahead! Lets go quickly! A player wearing a robe suddenly pointed ahead and shouted loudly. Ziqiang, are you thinking about summoning a Tree Shepherd? One of his companions beside him, with brightened eyes, shouted; Thats right, my class is Tree Shepherd! Im invincible in a forest! Zhang Ziqiangs face was filled with excitement. Hurry up! Try to stall for time. The Alliance leader will definitely come and save us! Wang Qi shouted loudly; Since Song Jian was in the Undead Tower, he had been cut off from all contact methods, and they couldnt even get in touch with him; Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The group quickly rushed into the Shadow Forest. Ancient Shadow Tree! Great! The quality of the trees here is extremely high. Perhaps we can summon a golden Ancient War Tree! Zhang Ziqiang touched a huge tree that required several people to embrace and excitedly roared; After a series of incantations, the Ancient Shadow Tree that Zhang Ziqiang touched suddenly shook violently. An old face appeared on the sturdy trunk, and the branches coiled together, forming two robust arms. The roots buried in the ground became two stout legs, struggling to climb up from the soil; Ancient War Tree of Shadows, I salute you, great master! The resurrected tree-man roared and knelt on one knee before Zhang Ziqiang; Chapter 697: Assassination Chapter 697: Chapter 697: Assassination Summoned by Zhang Ziqiang, this Ancient War Tree Shadow stood over ten meters tall, and upon seeing its attributes, a shocked expression appeared on Zhang Ziqiangs face. My God, I can actually control such a colossal tree man! First-stage combat power, haha! This Ancient War Tree also possesses first-stage combat power. My God, I cant believe I can actually summon a tree man with first-stage combat power! Zhang Ziqiang exclaimed excitedly. Dont just gawk, quickly make your tree man fight these people. Also, everyone, give Zhang Ziqiang all your Mental Strength recovery potions! Wang Qi urged nobly. First-stage combat power, haha! This Ancient War Tree also possesses first-stage combat power. My God, I cant believe I can actually summon a tree man with first-stage combat power! Zhang Ziqiang exclaimed excitedly. Understood, Vice Alliance Leader. As long as we can defend this place, Im certain we can hold on until the Alliance Leader saves us! With renewed confidence, Zhang Ziqiang controlled the Ancient War Tree and charged towards the five-member team. Boom, Boom, Boom The Ancient War Shadow moved towards the group, and after drinking a bottle of Mental Strength recovery potion, Zhang Ziqiang placed his hand on another robust Ancient Shadow Tree. An Ancient War Tree? Dammit, they have a Tree Shepherd among them! Tulu changed color and swore softly. Its not an ordinary Tree Shepherd, the Ancient War Trees he has summoned all have first-stage combat power! Salin, the archer, exclaimed surprisedly. What, he can summon beyond his level? No, this should not be his unique ability, it should be the Shadow Forest being unusual! We need to be careful! No worries, look at them, they only have one Godfavored with the profession of a Tree Shepherd. How many Ancient War Trees can he summon? You all hold these tree men back, Im going to eliminate other Godfavored! Then an individual holding a dagger appears with a cruel smile, and his figure gradually faded out of sight. Suddenly, three Ancient War Trees came roaring out of the Shadow Forest. Ive reached the Summoning Limit! Normally, I could summon five tree men Zhang Ziqiangs face turned pale as he went. Itll do, three Ancient War Trees with first-stage combat power should be able to hold up for a while. Ziqiang, you take a break first, Wang Qi said. Even with Mental Strength healing potions, using up all his Mental Strength three times in a row would put tremendous strain on Zhang Ziqiangs body. Hey, they are one fewer now! One person is missing! One of the players seemed to have found something and raised his voice to alert others. A chill ran through Wang Qis heart, and he immediately shouted, Everyone, huddle up. They have an Assassin who can turn invisible, hunters, releases flares, Shadow Warlocks summon the Eye of the Demon, Priests release Light of Purification Mutula, you resist one tree man, Miss, your pet also resists one, Salin, you lead one away, walk far, lets first kill a tree man together! Kulu instructed. Perhaps before we kill one, Lachi can finish them all! Salin aimed her arrow at an Ancient War Tree. It seems they have discovered something, looks like they know of Lachis profession, and they are deploying invisibility-breaking skills! Miss was ever so curious, shivering as she stroked the black giant wolf by her side, donned in her furry beast hide. There are more than twenty of them, can Lachi kill all of them alone? Mutula, a sturdy figure dressed in plate armor, said worriedly. No need to kill all, just have to kill that Tree Shepherd. Kulus mouth curled into a cruel smile. If they expected Lachi to kill all these twenty or so Godfavored, some of them might have doubted Lachis ability. However, if the task is only to assassinate a Tree Shepherd, they have a hundred percent faith in him. However, this point seemed to be clear to Wang Qi and his crew too. They circled Zhang Ziqiang, who was the center of attention. Only if Zhang Ziqiang was alive, they would have the chance to wait for Song Jians support. If Zhang Ziqiang were to die, the odds of winning against this five-member team were less than grim. Among the twenty or so, nearly half were close-combat professions, including six Sword and Shield Guardians. Since they followed Song Jian into the Valley of the Undead, the professions chosen by Wang Qi were mostly tough and highly resistant, making them capable of enduring longer periods in the Valley. The six Sword and Shield Guardians formed a ring around Zhang Ziqiang, and the other close-combat players around them. Further inside were some hunter, mage, and other attack professions, though they were few. Even further inside were the priests with healing professions, and Zhang Ziqiang was at the very center. Attempting to bypass everyone else to kill him was virtually impossible. Just at this moment, a gory trail gushed out at the neck of a Swordman on the outermost ring. His Vitality Points plummeted, and he shouted, Someone attacked me! Lachi, a first-stage combat power Assassin, had very potent attacks. This strike almost halved the Vitality Points of this 28-level Swordman. Maintain the formation, mages attack, hunters mark, priests quickly heal! Wang Qi shouted. This was a standard method of hunting bosses, but the person in front of them was far more challenging than any boss with a first-stage combat power. Firstly, the priest shielded the Swordman, and then started using Rapid Healing. Just then, smoke billowed out from the semi-visible Lachi, and when the clouds cleared, Lachi was nowhere to be seen. Hunter? Wang Qi bellowed. He vanished too quickly, we couldnt mark him! Two hunters wore a grin of bitterness; the opponent had seized the initiative too perfectly. Just in the moment they were about to raise their hand and release their skills, Lachi had cast a skill that resembled smoke cover, obstructing their sight. If they couldnt visually lock onto Lachi, it would be impossible to cast the mark. Just then, a grappling hook shot out from an Ancient Shadow tree and went around Zhang Ziqiangs neck. Instantly, Zhang Ziqiangs face turned red, he gripped the rope with both hands and struggled to break free. Soon after, a strong force yanked Zhang Ziqiangs body off the ground and sent him flying towards Lachi, who was standing on the Ancient Shadow Tree. This happened too fast, all within a moment. Everyone else had no time to react; by the time they noticed, Zhang Ziqiang was already in mid-air. Ziqiang! Wang Qis eyes were filled with compelling fury. With Zhang Ziqiangs Vitality Points, he would not survive an attack by a first-stage combat power Assassin. It was almost certain that if Zhang Ziqiang fell into Lachis hands, a single combo would kill him instantly. Without needing Wang Qis commands, the two mages and some distant professions fired their skills as they targeted Lachi who was on top of the Ancient Shadow Tree. Moreover, a bright red arrow marking appeared above Lachis head. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 698: The Effect of the Poison Fog Disappears Chapter 698: Chapter 698: The Effect of the Poison Fog Disappears A brutal smile spread across Lachis face. His left hand clung to the lock, while his right hand gripped a dagger with a sharp tooth over a foot long. With a ferocious stomp of his foot, he dashed towards Zhang Ziqiang who was flying towards him. Both of them toppled onto a sturdy tree branch. Zhang Ziqiangs Vitality Points were less than a thousand. Lachis attack caused his Vitality Points to plunge to under half instantly. Two critical hits popped above Zhang Ziqiangs head, making him feel the touch of death brushing his nose. Void! A faint yell rang out from the crowd. A mage clad in a grey robe waved his Magic Staff and Zhang Ziqiangs body was cloaked in a light grey haze, fading into a phantom-like presence. Immune, immune, immune All of Lachis attacks were nullified. Looking at Zhang Ziqiang, who now had less than one-tenth of his Vitality Points, a hint of regret flashed across Lachis eyes. If only one more critical hit had landed, he would be dead now! Lachi cursed inwardly. Void could confer immunity against all damage, lasting for 10 seconds. Lachi knew hed likely missed his best chance to kill this Tree Shepherd. Instantly, he retracted the rope, leaping onto another Ancient Shadow Tree, disappearing from sight once more. After reappearing from the Void, Zhang Ziqiang looked at his remaining tenth of Vitality Points with lingering fear. This was his closest brush with death. He wished to return to the crowd, but being in the state of Void made him immobile, forcing him to wait out the skill duration. Priests, time it right. That Assassin is nearby. Dont give him another chance to strike! Wang Qi yelled. Understood! Three priests responded, sweat dripping from their foreheads. A glance at one another revealed mutual tension. The enemy Assassin was putting immense pressure on them. No one could say they would undoubtedly rescue Zhang Ziqiang from his enemys hands. Wang Qi knew the Assassin must be hiding near Zhang Ziqiang, waiting for the Void skill to end. The storm of attacks that would follow would be overwhelming. Wang Qi wasnt confident that he could save Zhang Ziqiang in time. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If only Song Jian was here! Wang Qi couldnt help thinking. Zhang Ziqiang also knew the formidable Assassin must be lurking nearby. His mind was fraught with tension. With his current Vitality Points, forgetting the Assassin, even the Valleys Catastrophic Poison Fog could kill him in a few seconds after the Void ended. Three, two, one, release! Wang Qi yelled warningly. The moment the grey mist around Zhang Ziqiangs body disappeared, a priests Light Shield enveloped him. At the same time, a flash of white Rapid Healing light fell on him, instantly boosting his Vitality Points from less than a tenth to about half. At that moment, everyone suddenly screamed, Watch out, Ziqiang, hes behind you! Zhang Ziqiang spun around and just a fraction of a second later, a metallic glint appeared in his vision C Lachis counterattack. This time, it was clear that Lachi was intent on delivering a killing blow. The Void skill could not be used consecutively and was currently cooling down for a minute. Whoosh~ Another healing light flashed above Zhang Ziqiang, instantly restoring his partially-healed Vitality Points to full. Among the three priests, one gave a shield to Zhang Ziqiang, another used an immediate healing skill with moderate healing power, and the remaining one used a skill that required chanting but offered extensive healing. Combining their efforts, they successfully healed Zhang Ziqiangs Vitality Points to full before Lachi could strike again. However, even with his Vitality Points fully restored, Zhang Ziqiang would not be able to hold on for long against Lachi. A combo attack could instantly kill him. Zhang Ziqiang watched as Lachis dagger struck twice, piercing through the priests Light Shield and into his chest, but he remained unflustered. Twig Activation Skill, Twig Entwining Skill, Twig Restraint Skill! Zhang Ziqiang unleashed three skills in a flash, instantly draining more than half of his Spirit Points. On the Ancient Shadow Tree where Lachi stood, two robust twigs creaked as they extended, like two arms restraining him from behind. Following that, five or six slimmer twigs snaked towards Lachi, wrapping him completely. Zhang Ziqiang had already reached the limit of how many Tree Shepherds he could summon and couldnt summon another Ancient War Tree. But this limit didnt apply to some other activation skills. Seeing Lachi restrained, Zhang Ziqiang finally let out a breath of relief, clutching his wound while he jumped down from the Ancient Tree, and returned to the crowd. Well done, Ziqiang! Wang Qi said, giving Zhang Ziqiang an enthusiastic pat on the shoulder, exclaiming excitingly. The three Ancient War Trees Zhang Ziqiang had summoned would not disappear as long as he stayed alive. Lachi was temporarily immobilized, so all the long-range fighters unleashed their most potent skills on him, one after another. Youre all going to die! An angry expression twisted Lachis face as he let out a furious roar. A golden light burst out from his body, instantly shredding all the twigs binding him, in a surge of frigid qi. Boom, boom, boom~ All the ranged attacks hit Lachi one after another. However, they caused no damage. The golden light emanating from his body actually blocked all forthcoming attacks, creating an invincible effect similar to Zhang Ziqiangs Void. In the midst of this, Zhang Ziqiangs expression suddenly changed as he shouted, Theyve downed one of the Ancient War Trees! All of them felt their hearts lurch at this. To their shock, Lachi leaped forward, charging straight at more than twenty players. He was preparing a single, powerful attack, aimed directly at more than twenty players. Ziqiang, quickly summon another Ancient War Tree! Wang Qi yelled anxiously. Zhang Ziqiang pressed his hand against an Ancient Shadow Tree, teeth gritted, a regular Tree Shepherd soon emerged, struggling to rise from the soil, with thunderous rustling. This this is just an ordinary Tree Shepherd, not an Ancient War Tree! Zhang Ziqiangs face turned pale, a trace of despair flashing in his eyes. A regular Tree Shepherd, both in level and tier, couldnt surpass its summoner. This Tree Shepherd was only a level 28 Silver Quality creature, not possessing any Combat Power. Zhang Ziqiang could summon a more significant number of these beings, but it would not be as helpful as one Ancient War Tree with Combat Power. After witnessing Lachis horrifying damage, Zhang Ziqiang no longer dared boast, In the forest, I am invincible. He now had this feeling, that even if he could turn all the Ancient Shadow Trees of the forest into Tree Shepherds, it would still not be enough to stop Lachis assassination attempt on him. Just then, a violent tremor came from deep within the Valley of the Undead. A surge of qi swept across the entire valley. The Ancient Trees in the Shadow Forest shook violently, rustling loudly. Wang Qi was surprised to find that the accumulation of the three tiers of Catastrophic Poison Fog had mysteriously disappeared. Moreover, Song Jians voice echoed in his ears. Chapter 699:Departure Chapter 699: Departure Wang Qi, lead your men to retreat deeper into the Valley of the Undead! Song Jians voice echoed in Wang Qis ear. Brothers, our Alliance Leader is coming to reinforce us. Follow me and retreat deeper into the valley, Wang Qi shouted. The effect of the poisonous fog has dissipated, were no longer losing Vitality Points! someone exclaimed. Retreat quickly, quickly! This tree-man wont hold out much longer! Zhang Ziqiang also started yelling. Inside the Undead Tower, Song Jian first shut off the Transmission Array in the valley, then one by one he granted access to Wang Qi and the others, preventing the Catastrophe Poison Fog from affecting them. Then, he increased the effects of the Catastrophe Poison Fog to the maximum, changing it from a loss of 1 Vitality Point every 5 seconds to losing 30 Vitality Points every second on the periphery. Near the Undead Tower, Vitality Points fell by a whopping 80 points per second. Even the most robust among them perhaps couldnt last long here. This entirely precluded strangers from entering the Valley of the Undead. However, this also significantly increased the consumption of the Catastrophe Poison Fog. Originally, the Catastrophe Poison Fog could exist continuously for 24 hours. But now, the Catastrophe Poison Fog can only last eight hours, after which it will enter a cooldown time. Only after another eight hours could it be activated again. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Saramo, take control of the Undead Tower here, cause unlimited trouble for these few people. Better yet, annihilate them. Im going to assist my friends! Song Jian instructed. Honored, great master! Saramo, now restored to the form of an undead skeleton cloaked in a black cape, replied respectfully. At this time, Song Jian had full control over the Undead Tower, becoming the lord of the entire Undead Valley. But to manipulate the entire Wangling Valley, he needed to stay on the seventh floor of the Undead Tower. Wang Qi and his part were suffering continuous defeat. The Ancient War Tree could no longer hold off the five-man team. If Song Jian didnt step in to help soon, Wang Qi and the others would quickly be caught. It would then turn into a massacre. My third tree-man has been killed. I now only have one Ancient War Tree left and its Vitality is less than half. Zhang Ziqiang, looking grim, said to Wang Qi. Dont panic. Our Alliance Leader is on his way, when he arrives, well be safe! Wang Qi said helplessly. Their only hope was now placed on Song Jian. But, our Alliance Leader has only just stepped into the first rank of Combat Power. The five people behind us are all of first rank Combat Power. Five to one, our Alliance Leader doesnt stand much chance! a player hesitated. The combat strength of the five people behind them was truly terrifying, causing some of the players from the City of Hope Alliance to shiver. Wang Qi also had no confidence, but he could only forcefully say: The Alliance Leader now controls the entire valley, he must have a way to deal with them! Right now, their only hope was to rely on Song Jian, they had no other way. There are ancient trees up ahead, lets go there. Ill summon some more tree-men to delay them! Zhang Ziqiang spotted a few large trees ahead, his eyes lit up and he shouted. When they reached these large trees, Zhang Ziqiang discovered that although they were old, they were not Ancient Shadow Trees. Even if he did summon, he feared he wouldnt be able to summon the Ancient War Trees that had first rank Combat Power like before. Zhang Ziqiang gulped down a potion to restore his Mental Strength. He was already feeling dizzy and understood that frequent use of the restoration potion had backfire effects. If he were to continue like this, he might suffer permanent damage to his mental attributes. However, now, in order to escape, he disregarded all this. Zhang Ziqiang placed his hands on two of the ancient trees and chanted the summoning spell. In a short time, both trees turned into tree-men, struggling to rise from the ground and guarding Zhang Ziqiangs rear. Zhang Ziqiang glanced at the two tree-men, his eyes showing disappointment. Indeed, the summoned beings were only Level 30 Giant Tree-men, devoid of first rank Combat Power. After summoning two Giant Tree-men, Zhang Ziqiang didnt stop. He continued to summon and quickly, five towering tree-men over ten meters in height appeared before everyones eyes. However, the previously summoned Ancient War Trees possessing first rank Combat power had all been killed by the pursuing five-man squad. Zhang Ziqiangs Mental Strength once again depleted, he felt dizzy, even standing was becoming difficult. But in his heart, he felt pity for the previous Ancient War Trees. It should be known that these summoned Ancient War Trees could have had the opportunity to sign a contract with him and become his guardian tree-men, but now they had all been obliterated. Support Ziqiang, lets move swiftly! Wang Qi instructed two Sword and Shield Guardians to support Zhang Ziqiang and the group continued to flee deeper into the valley. The five Giant Tree-men that Zhang Ziqiang had summoned were left behind as rearguards. These rats have summoned five more tree-men, dammit! Lachi looked irritable. He hadnt managed to kill Zhang Ziqiang, which was a blow to his ego. After all, their opponent was a group of newcomers who hadnt even reached the first rank of Combat Power. Even if Lachi charged head-on, he had a chance to kill them all. Damn it, why is the effect of this Catastrophe Poison Fog so intense? Im losing thirty-five Vitality Points per second? We still arent too deep in the valley, why is our Vitality decreasing so horrifically! Salin, the archer, suddenly screamed. She took out a healing salve from her bosom and took a gulp. The others responded similarly and detected that their Vitality Point losses had significantly increased. How can this be? It would appear as if the group ahead doesnt seem to experience much Vitality loss. Were barely able to hold on, how come they seem fine? This is too strange. By all means, they couldnt have lasted until now. This frightful rate of Vitality loss, even Mutula couldnt stand it for long! Miss ran her hand over her fluffy fur coat, a white light radiated out, and her Vitality loss speed significantly dropped. Kulu, I cant hold on any longer, cant continue the pursuit. My Vitality Points have already dropped to less than half. If we continue, even if we kill them all, Im going to be left here to become an undead creature! A touch of impatience crossed Lachis face. Among everyone, his Vitality Points were the lowest. He was already struggling to keep up. Damn it. Lets go back and report the situation here to the Captain. I think just the Shadow Forest can earn us quite a bit of military merit! Kulu touched a piece of dark grey wood in his pocket and shook his head. The dark grey wood was Shadow Wood, a spoil of war obtained from killing the Ancient War Tree, an evidence that could back up their claims. The group reluctantly glanced ahead and turned to rush in the direction of the Transmission Array. Chapter 700: 700: Slaying Chapter 700: Chapter 700: Slaying Theyve retreated, theyre not chasing us anymore! Haha, thats great! Weve finally managed to save our lives! Huh, why arent they chasing us? Theres no reason not to, could it be theres an even more powerful monster up ahead? Stop guessing. We were saved by the Alliance Leader. Just follow me and keep moving forward! Wang Qi looked irritably at his companion next to him and said. Zhang Ziqiang breathed a sigh of relief and ordered the five Giant Tree-men to return and guard this group of people as they continued their journey forward. The pressure those five individuals put on them was immense, so seeing them retreat gave everyone a sense of escaping a sure death. As they continued forward, it didnt take long for them to quickly reconvene with Song Jian. Song Jian had initially prepared himself for battle, but he didnt expect the Disaster Poison Fog to be so effective as to drive away the pursuers directly. Under Song Jians lead, everyone finally arrived at the base of the Undead Tower. My God, Shadow River, an entire Shadow River! Its the main ingredient for crafting Shadow Defence Elixirs! Only three drops of Shadow Water are needed for one bottle. How many elixirs could this craft! exclaimed a player with Alchemy as his life skill, looking awestruck. Shadow River water was the purest form of Shadow Energy and a superior ingredient for some potion crafting. The income from selling the water from this river alone could be massive, and its value lay not just in crafting Shadow Defence Elixirs. Just this river could probably nurture hundreds of Alchemy Masters. Look at the riverbed, what are those? Gems? someone pointed at the riverbed and shouted loudly. Theyre gems, gems that can be embedded into equipment! Haha, so many! Im gonna fill my equipment with gems! Look at that mountain! It is full of Shadow Stones, and they are of the highest quality! We need lots of miners, we have to encourage Alliance members to quickly improve their Mining Skills! Looking at the players in the Alliance thrilled by the abundant resources, a smile spread across Song Jians face. Once they secure the Valley of the Undead with plentiful resources, the strength of the Alliance would greatly improve. Not only would they be able to upgrade to a city-level, his Sword Spirit would presumably birth quickly as well. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword Core An image emerged in Song Jians mind once again C a man alone with a sword, facing thousands of soldiers, and a tiny Sword Core killing hundreds of monsters from hundreds of meters away. The scene of damage was so overwhelming that it left Song Jian still shaken to this day; he couldnt stop longing for it. With a thought, Song Jian returned to the seventh floor of the Undead Tower. Saramo was much more proficient in controlling the pivot of the Undead Tower than Song Jian, having done so for several years now. Saramo, whats the situation with those men? Song Jian asked. They have escaped to the Transmission Array, but they dont have the authority. They cant use the Transmission Array to leave! Saramo said respectfully. Be careful not to let them destroy the Transmission Array! Song Jian reminded. Rest assured, great master. The Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead is protected by Magic Rune Array. If they dare to attack the Transmission Array, they will suffer the backlash from the Magic Rune Array which would leave them no chance of survival! Saramo explained respectfully. Song Jian nodded, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes as he looked at Saramo. The Shackles Mark only lasts for a month. After a month, the Mark would disappear. When the time comes, Song Jian will have to make a choice: either offer Saramo a slave contract or kill him outright. Song Jian cant possibly stay in the Undead Tower indefinitely. If under Saramos control, it would be ideal. However, the Undead Tower is too crucial, and if Saramo were to have any devious plans, he could potentially manipulate it to cause the death of all members of the City of Hope Alliance in the Undead Valley. What a pity! Song Jian thought to himself. At the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead, a look of terror crossed the faces of Kulu and his men. They discovered that the Transmission Array in the Valley of the Undead seemed to have ceased functioning. Regardless of how they tried to operate it, they couldnt teleport out. What frightened them the most was, even after hiding here, the effect of the Disaster Poison Fog showed no signs of weakening. Why is this happening? Its not supposed to. Why would the Transmission Array shut down?! Lachi roared in anger. A look of despair flashed in his eyes. His Vitality Points had dropped to about one-third, and there were only two potions left to restore his Vitality Points. He couldnt hold on much longer. Damn it, the effect of this poison fog isnt weakening at all when we first entered, it only took one Vitality Point every five seconds Someone must be targeting us. They can control the whole valley! Whoever you are, stop hiding and come out! The group screamed in a frenzy, but in Song Jians eyes, it was nothing more than their futile struggle before dying. We are warriors of the Crow Legion from the 101 Gathering Area. If you spare us this time, youll gain the friendship of the 101 Gathering Area! Kulu suddenly shouted into the air. 101 Gathering Area? Song Jian squinted his eyes. He and the 101 Gathering Area were arch-enemies. They had thwarted his operations in Doomsday City several times, and he didnt expect to encounter their members here, of all places. It seems like the 101 Gathering Area is preparing the upgrade to a city-level too! Song Jian thought to himself. The 101 Gathering Area had been around for over a decade and had profound resources. Their advancement to city-level had been hindered by the Transmission Array building for a long time, and unexpectedly, they had successfully built one already. It seemed that it wouldnt be long before the 101 Gathering Area would become the 101 City. Since you are from the 101 Gathering Area, I cant let you leave alive even more! A hint of killing intent flashed across Song Jians eyes. He placed his hand on the control crystal and with a thought, the Disaster Poison Fog near the Transmission Array started to boil and formed a gigantic vortex above the five of them. Soon after, several tentacles, each hundreds of meters long emerged from the vortex, waving and intertwining towards the five individuals like octopus tentacles. Each of these tentacles possessed the power of a first-tier warrior, way beyond the capabilities of the now seriously injured Kulu and his men. A few minutes later, Lachi, the assassin, let out a dreadful scream before spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood and collapsing weakly. One after another, the rest also ended up as corpses. Just before dying, Kulu looked up at the enormous poison fog vortex above him with an enlightened look on his face, realizing that the person controlling the Undead Valley must be an enemy of the 101 Gathering Area. What a pity I cant pass this information to the leader A regretful look flashed across Kulus face just as he drew his last breath and passed away. Chapter 701: 701: Sword Core Chapter 701: Chapter 701: Sword Core The plan to develop the Undead Valley was soon under way; Wangling Valley was rich in resources, but it was impossible to sell them all at once. Doing so wouldnt fetch a good price. Song Jian instructed Wang Qi and the City of Sin to jointly develop the valley, and then left the matter in their hands. Half a month later, Song Jian acquired dozens of Level 30 Gold Grade weapons. Looking at the dazzling array of weapons in front of him, he couldnt help but feel a little extravagant; These weapons had average attributes, but were hastily purchased, so the sellers took advantage of the urgency. However, Song Jian, with his vast wealth, didnt care about this. In comparison to the resources of the entire Valley of the Undead, these were just a drop in the ocean; I guess Im a man with a mine at home now! Song Jian thought to himself as he touched the weapons; He took out the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, intending to birth a Sword Spirit in it first; After devouring more than a dozen Gold Grade weapons, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword successfully birthed a Sword Spirit; In the center of the blade, a faint dark red halo pulsed like a heartbeat, continuously absorbing and emitting light, transmitting it to every part of the sword; Song Jian detached a sliver of his consciousness, slowly connecting with the halo. Since the birth of the Sword Spirit required Song Jians blood nurturing during activation, it was not unfamiliar with him. Sensing Song Jians consciousness, the Sword Spirit of the sword actually moved closer to him on its own. A tendril-like light string touched Song Jians consciousness, and he instantly understood the Sword Spirits abilities; It even has an independent consciousness, and can learn sword techniques! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise; System: You have successfully birthed a Sword Spirit in the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. A newborn Sword Spirit can learn three sets of sword techniques. Please specify three sword techniques for it to learn, which must be ones you have already learned and mastered; System: Please continue to nurture the Sword Spirit of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. As the spirit grows, it can learn more sword techniques! Song Jian directly let the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Swords Sword Spirit learn the Broken Wing Dance, Sword Silk, and Sweeping Sword Style. Soon, he saw the sword perform the three sets of techniques on its own, without his control. What astonished him the most was that, as the Sword Spirit practiced these techniques, the skill proficiency of these three sets of sword techniques in his skill bar was slowly increasing; It can even improve skill proficiency! Song Jians face showed a hint of delight. After reaching the Tier 1 Combat Power, he had obtained twelve skill points. However, since none of the skill proficiencies were full, he had been saving up these points, not using them. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that the Sword Spirit could practice sword techniques on its own and help him improve his skill proficiency, these skill points could soon come in handy. Once used, his strength might increase significantly; With a thought, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword flew to a corner of the room and practiced the sword techniques on its own. Song Jian took out the Golden Demonslaying Sword next; He continued to devour Gold Grade weapons to birth Sword Spirits, and in no time, the Golden Demonslaying Sword also nurtured a pale golden halo; This time, Song Jian specified the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, Tai Chi Sword Skill, and Light Strike as the three sword techniques. Then he controlled the Golden Demonslaying Sword to fly to one side and practice the techniques on its own, increasing its skill proficiency; Next, Song Jian let the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword devour all the remaining Gold Grade weapons to birth a third Sword Spirit. A pale green halo slowly pulsed, emitting joyful emotions towards Song Jian; Assign Flash Thunder Strike, Sacred Parry, and Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique as the three sword techniques! Song Jian instructed; Soon, the Verdant Crystal Wood Swords Sword Spirit mastered Flash Thunder Strike and Sacred Parry, but it could not imprint the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique on the sword; System: The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique is too high in grade for a beginner Sword Spirit to learn. Please upgrade the Sword Spirit to a higher level before learning; Song Jian paused, surprised that the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique could not automatically increase in proficiency. He then reluctantly gave up; Actually, the skill Song Jian wanted to improve the most was the Immortal Sword Body. However, although it was a core skill of a Sword Controller, it wasnt a sword technique and couldnt be learned by a Sword Spirit; In the room, sword Qi crisscrossed, and fierce winds howled. The three longswords occupied a corner each, continuously practicing the sword techniques they learned. Song Jian found that although he didnt need to control the swords, he could still maintain a connection with them at all times. If he wanted them to do something, a single thought would suffice, as if they were extensions of his body, without any delays; This power if used against an enemy, it would be a crushing force! Song Jians face showed a look of excitement. Controlling the three swords now was much easier than when he had used the Sword Control Skill to control the swords against enemies in the Assessment World. His Spirit Points consumption was almost negligible, as if he was physically controlling the swords; Most importantly, the power of the swords was several times stronger than when he used the Sword Control Skill. Previously, when using the Sword Control Skill, there would always be a brief pause when switching sword techniques, no matter how proficient he was. But now, the three longswords could independently perform their techniques, with no delays when fighting an enemy. However, conversely, each sword could only perform three sets of sword techniques. Moreover, the Verdant Crystal Wood Sword could only learn two sword techniques because the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was too high-grade and Song Jian didnt have a suitable alternative; To craft a Sword Core, I need a longsword with a Sword Spirit. I wonder what grade of Sword Core I can create when I combine these three longswords! A thought suddenly crossed Song Jians mind; Opening the Sword Core crafting interface, Song Jian combined the three longswords. Two phantom longswords appeared on the blade of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Next, he placed the combined sword in the crafting interface for the Sword Core; Soon, the originally dim crafting button lit up, indicating that it was ready to craft; System: Do you want to craft a Sword Core? Once the crafting process begins, it cannot be stopped, and the materials used will disappear upon completion; Song Jian glanced at the Sword Core after crafting, which looked like a ball of fog. The attributes displayed were Unknown. After hesitating for a moment, he chose to cancel the crafting; If he were to craft a Sword Core, he would want to make the strongest one possible. The combination of the three longswords was not the limit. Song Jian decided to wait until he had collected the entire set of longswords before attempting to craft the Sword Core; Just then, Song Jian received a system prompt; System: Your in-game time has reached six months. Do you want to leave the game? If you choose not to leave, your next departure time will be postponed to six months later in game time; Chapter 702: 702: Rejection Chapter 702: Chapter 702: Rejection Can I leave the game now? Song Jian was taken aback. Unaware, six months had passed in the game. This stirred up a sense of nostalgia in him. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian chose to leave the game. Before his eyes, he found out that instead of entering a virtual space for mission conclusion, he had returned directly to the real world. It appears that those so-called initial missions were merely benefits from the newbie period, only to aid players in adapting to the game world! murmured Song Jian. You finally came out! A voice suddenly echoed in the room. It was the middle of the night. The room was shrouded in darkness. Song Jian had just exited the game and his mind was caught in a momentary lapse. Otherwise, with his first level combat power, he wouldnt have missed another presence in his room. After leaving the game world, almost all the equipment couldnt be brought out, but the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Book of the Abyss integrated into his body could enter the real world with him. Add to that, Song Jian had completed the first-level combat power assessment mission. The added attributes had made him capable of exhibiting seventy to eighty percent of his in-game strength in the real world. Before, Song Jian was somewhat afraid that the large-scale city-wide arrest would pose a threat to him. But now, unless a nuclear bomb was used to wipe out his entire city, his current strength left him fearless of any threat from the real world. Councilor Wang? Song Jian squinted his eyes, as an image of a glasses-wearing military officer flashed across his mind. After the rapid enhancement of his spiritual properties, Song Jians memory power had greatly strengthened. He could instantly recall any incident that had occurred or any person he had met. Although he could only see the silhouette of the man in the darkness of the night without discerning any facial features, Song Jian was familiar with the mans voice. When he was in level twenty-plus, Song Jian had obtained a Holy Flame Pearl, the key to unlocking the Frost Cave instance. He had once encountered a group of soldiers while going to the Frost Cave. Councilor Wang was one of them. Unexpectedly, you still remember me! Wang Zi was surprised. He had only met Song Jian once and didnt expect that Song Jian would recognize him so soon after only uttering a sentence. Your strength is higher than we estimated! Wang Zi turned on the room light, looked at Song Jian, and said enigmatically. What is the reason for Councilor Wang visiting me so late at night? Song Jian asked, taking a seat at the couch in front of Wang Zi. His senses spread around like quicksilver, and he found out that all his neighbors were gone. In their stead were countless soldiers armed with guns, surrounding the place. By only looking at the numbers, there were probably more than five hundred soldiers. This made Song Jian a little surprised. This kind of manpower, just for him, was quite overwhelming. And that was only within his sensing range. He didnt know how many more were beyond that. Mr. Song, what do you think about our last proposal? Wang Zi asked with a smile. Song Jian glanced at Wang Zi. His level wasnt high, just twenty-one. In a time where most players were already at levels twenty-eight or twenty-nine, and even level thirty players had emerged, such a level was considered low. Opinion, haha, I dont have any opinion! Song Jian shrugged and sneered. Surrounding his home with this many men, they obviously had the intention to resort to force if necessary. If this was the case, then there was nothing much he could say to him. Mr. Song, we really are sincere in inviting you to serve the country! Councilor Wang exclaimed cheerfully. Is surrounding my place heavily with hundreds of soldiers your sincerity? Song Jian laughed. Wang Zi finally changed his expression. Song Jian had just come out from the game. How could he know that there were hundreds of soldiers outside? Wasnt a players strength supposed to decrease heavily when returning to reality from the game world? Wang Zi, also a professional, knew well that a large portion of a players strength comes from their equipment. When they leave the game world, their abilities decrease significantly. Some skills might even get weakened due to the decrease in personal attributes. As per his understanding, Song Jian was a melee professional, and his weapon was a one-handed sword. All sword skills required attribute support. Without equipment, his swordsmanship would lose its power. Even if his abilities were strong, they would be undermined. Why did he know immediately after coming back that there are so many soldiers surrounding him? Wang Zi adjusted his glasses and thought to himself, Could it be that he has developed a skill with scouting functionality? Mr. Song, as you know, this is merely a security measure. We wont really use it against you. Wang Zi said with a smile, We just want to request you to join the special squadron of the Southwest Military Region. Also, since I heard you are the guild leader of the largest guild in Doomsday City, we could let you be the squad leader of this unit. What do you think? The players that entered the game all used their real names. Since Song Jian was quite renowned in Doomsday City, it was very easy to investigate him. Therefore, Wang Zi knew much information about Song Jian. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not so good! Song Jian stood up and said to Wang Zi, If theres nothing else, I would like you to leave. I am preparing to rest. Wang Zis face turned grim, but he knew that Song Jian must have his own cards and confidence. Starting an argument now would only disadvantage him. Moreover, if it truly came down to a confrontation, Wang Zi didnt know how many soldiers would he have to sacrifice to catch Song Jian. The most likely outcome would be sacrificing hundreds of soldiers and letting Song Jian escape. Capturing a batch of players while they were still weak was the strategy of the Southwest Military Region. They had already recruited hundreds of players of various professions. However, there were still many players who refused to be recruited. These players were under strict surveillance. If thats the case, then Mr. Song, lets talk next time. Wang Zi managed a smile and turned to leave. Song Jian stood quietly, waiting for the moment when soldiers would storm in. But soon, he noticed the soldiers gradually retreating. They didnt rush in to arrest him. Only when the soldiers left did Song Jian startlingly realize that one-third of these soldiers were professionals. Although their levels werent as high as his, the lowest ones were still at level twenty-five. Song Jian gave a faint smile, shook his head, and turned to lie back down on his bed. A night passed without a word. Just as day broke, Song Jian opened his eyes forcefully and stepped out of his room. He looked back, a complex expression on his face. He probably wouldnt be coming back to this place again. Walking down the street, even though no one was bothering him anymore, Song Jian could still sense someone monitoring him nearby. However, the person was too far away to be detected. Just then, Song Jians phone suddenly rang. Chapter 703: 703: Fifty Million Chapter 703: Chapter 703: Fifty Million From the auction house? A smile emerged at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A month had passed in the real world, and his two pieces of jewelry probably hadnt been sold yet. He wondered why the auction house was calling him now. Hello, Mr. Song, came the voice of the steward who had received him at the auction house. What can I do for you? Song Jian asked. The thing is, Mr. Song, there is a client who wants to purchase your two pieces of jewelry in advance. He has offered to buy them for 50 million! The steward carefully continued, We believe that even if these were auctioned off, they would not reach this price. We recommend that you sell the jewelry directly to this client. Fifty million? Song Jian was taken aback. The initial assessment from the auction house was 23 million for the two pieces. Even in a bidding war, it would not have exceeded 30 million. But now, someone was willing to almost double the price to buy these two pieces of jewelry. Song Jian was immediately puzzled. After a moment of thought, he asked, Does this person have any additional conditions? Yes, Mr. Song, he would like to meet you and invite you to dinner, the steward replied. Song Jian gave a slight smile, and said, Then sell it to him. Dinner is unnecessary, but I can chat with him face to face. Very well, Mr. Song! The steward hung up the phone. Shortly after, Song Jian received a message from his bank. Fifty million was directly deposited into his account, and the auction house didnt charge any fees. Soon, Song Jians phone rang again. Mr. Song, the money has been transferred to your card. Please check it. In addition, the client wishes to meet you at Tianxi Building. You can choose the time! Ive received the money. Ill be at Tianxi Building in an hour, Song Jian replied. Alright, Ill pass the message along. The client will meet you at Tianxi Building in an hour! The steward seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. An hour later, Song Jian stood at the base of the Tianxi Building. The Tianxi Building is probably a landmark building in Coastal City and the second tallest building there. Wanlong Group Song Jian murmured. When the steward from the auction house mentioned Tianxi Building, Song Jian already knew who the client was. Mr. Song, this way please, Mr. Gao has been expecting you! A man in a servants costume quickly came out to greet Song Jian. Song Jian nodded and followed him into Tianxi Building. Soon, the two took the private elevator to the eighteenth floor. A middle-aged man with a smiling face came over to greet them. Welcome, Mr. Song, Im Gao Da Nian. Please follow me! The Chairman of Wanlong Group, Gao Da Nian. Nice to meet you, Chairman Gao, Song Jian said with an unsurprised smile. Tianxi Building was owned by the Wanlong Group. Song Jian had suspected something might be up when he knew the meeting place was at Tianxi Building. Soon, the two arrived at a large hall. After some small talk, Gao Da Nian took out the two pieces of jewelry that Song Jian had sold at the auction house and asked, Mr. Song, these two pieces of jewelry are not ordinary. Can you tell me where you got them? Given Mr. Gaos capabilities, shouldnt you already know where that is? Song Jian replied with a smile. Those chosen by the game were not required to keep it a secret. Plus, as the gap between time in the game and the real world was getting shorter and shorter, many people who hadnt entered the game also knew of its existence. Many even hoped they could be selected to enter the game. This time, the time ratio between the game and the real world changed to six to one, and players time inside the game had noticeably increased. Clearly, the game was encouraging players to spend as much time in the game as possible to avoid causing too much disruption to the real world. Song Jian had noticed that Gao Da Nian was not a player. However, his demeanor had made it clear to Song Jian that he knew about the game. Doomsday City, correct? Gao Da Nian asked, playing with the two pieces of jewelry Song Jian had brought from the game. Yes, Mr. Gao. Did you request this meeting to learn more about the game? Song Jian asked. No. Gao Da Nian shook his head. Song Jian was taken aback as he had assumed that Gao Da Nian had asked to meet out of curiosity about the game. In fact, my understanding of this game might be no less than yours! Gao Da Nian smiled, gestured to someone standing behind him, and received a briefcase. Gao Da Nian opened the suitcase. Song Jian noticed several items inside, including a red potion, a ring emitting a green glow, a light blue ore, and others. These items all had the property of being able to be brought out of the game. Mr. Gao, are you collecting items from the game? Song Jian asked. Not just collecting. I want to go into the game! Gao Da Nian said, a fervent look in his eyes. Get into the game? Song Jian shook his head and said, Im afraid I cant help with that. I dont know how to enter the game. I was chosen because Song Jian told Gao Da Nian about how he first entered the game and then said, Since then, I havent seen that old man again! Ive said before, my knowledge of this game might be no less than yours! Gao Da Nian laughed after listening to Song Jian, It might even be more than yours! Oh, does Mr. Gao have a way? Song Jian raised an eyebrow. It seemed Gao Da Nian knew quite a bit! Have you ever heard of a game invitation card? Gao Da Nian asked. Invitation card? Song Jian slowly shook his head. He had never encountered such a thing in the game, and no one in his guild knew about it. However, he couldnt be sure if such a thing existed in the game, given the variety of items. I also heard about it from a friend. I havent seen one either, Gao Da Nian said, but he seemed very confident. Mr. Gao is interested in invitation cards? Do you know how to get them? Song Jian asked. Of course, the reason I invited Mr. Song to meet with me is that I hope you can help me. I want to get a game invitation card, Gao Da Nian said with a smile. That might be difficult, Song Jian remarked after glancing over at Gao Da Nian. Of course, its not going to be easy, Gao Da Nian laughed. He snapped his fingers and said to Song Jian, But the reward Im offering will surely satisfy you! PS: Something came up today, so there will only be two updates. The missing one will be made up for tomorrow. My apologies! Chapter 704: 704: The Fourth Long Sword Chapter 704: Chapter 704: The Fourth Long Sword Since Gao Da Nian had called Song Jian over, naturally, he had the ability to let Song Jian help him solve the problem of the invitation card. After a snap of his fingers, in a while, a long-haired girl walked in, holding a wooden box; Song Jian was stunned, the girl who looked to be in her early twenties was a player too. Moreover, her level was quite high, already at level twenty-nine. Furthermore, she was wearing three pieces of equipment brought out from the game world: a headband that emitted a blue glow, a brilliant blue gem embedded at the position of the forehead, a pair of green-quality wrist guards, and a green-quality belt; In the game, equipment that can be brought into the real world either would have a low quality and level or would be high-grade goods like the Book of the Abyss that Song Jian had. Its hard for regular silver-quality or gold-quality equipment to have the property to be brought out of the game; The girl curiously glanced at Song Jian, placed the wooden box on the table in front of him, then stepped back behind Gao Da Nian; Open it and see. If you can bring me a game invitation card, then its yours, Gao Da Nian signaled for Song Jian to open the wooden box; The wooden box was not locked. As soon as Song Jian lightly opened the wooden box, his eyes light up; The moment the wooden box was opened, a dazzling Dark Gold glow burst forth from the box; What reflected in Song Jians eyes was a long sword. As he gently stroked the spine of the sword, its properties instantly appeared before his eyes. Surging Wave Breaking Sword (Gold), one-handed sword, Equipment effect: Attack 91-108, Slow +3, Critical Strike +5, Penetration +5, Water-element Damage +40, 15% of the damage inflicted upon a target will restore the users Vitality Points. Special effect 1: Ownership (passive), the item absorbs the users essence blood for recognition, after recognition, the item cannot be destroyed, cannot be dropped, never wears out. Special effect 2: Growth (passive), this item is a growth-type equipment, starting level is level 1, obtaining battle experience and leveling up in battle, the higher the level, the stronger the item attributes are. The item level cannot exceed the users level. Equipment requirement: Level 1. Set: 1/5. Can it be brought out of the game: No This is, this is my set sword A surprising expression appeared on Song Jians face. Mr. Song, are you satisfied with the rewards? Gao Da Nian laughed. How did you know that I need this long sword at this moment? Song Jian suddenly realized that everyone seemed to know about his information. Mr. Song is the first person on the Doomsday City leaderboard. Many people hope to make friends with you, haha! Gao Da Nian laughed. I cant refuse this reward, Song Jian said. However, theres a question. This long sword cannot be brought out of the game, right? How did you get it out of the game? S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To bring something that cannot be taken out of the game into reality, the cost is great! Gao Da Nian shook his head: Its cost is not less than that of a gold-quality equipment, but its not that theres no chance at all. If thats the case, then why didnt you contact me in the game? You know, I cant refuse this long sword! Song Jian glanced at the girl behind Gao Da Nian and said. This sword was not intended for you in the beginning! The girl behind Gao Da Nian said: This was originally meant to be given to Sister Dan Shut up! Gao Da Nians face sank, and he glared at the girl behind him. He apologized to Song Jian: The girl was reckless. I apologize for any offense it might have caused. Song Jian waved his hand and said, Im the one who took what wasnt meant for me. But Im sorry, this long sword is indeed very important to me! If so, can we continue the discussion? Gao Da Nian laughed. Yes, tell me, how can I get a game invitation card? Song Jian nodded and said; In the real world, there is an arena. As long as you defeat ten opponents in a row in this arena, you can get a game invitation card! Gao Da Nian said. This doesnt sound very difficult. Youre quite capable, buying one shouldnt be a problem, right? Song Jian said, surprised. But in reality, its very difficult! A bitter smile appeared on Gao Da Nians face: So far, no one has been able to obtain a game invitation card! Does this arena have any connection with the game? Song Jian was taken aback and suddenly asked. Its inextricably linked to the game! Gao Da Nian nodded and said: We even suspect that this arena is a part of the game! What? The game content can extend into the real world? Song Jian wore a shocked look on his face. Of course it can extend. How else did the long sword in front of you come out? The girl behind Gao Da Nian retorted. A thought flashed through Song Jians mind. Yes, not only the items, even the players themselves, arent they from the game world extending into the real world! I never really thought about this issue before! Song Jian shook his head. This arena appeared out of thin air. Not many people in Coastal City know about it yet. However, over a hundred people have died in this arena already! They were all skilled fighters invited from all over the world! Gao Da Nian said. Who were their opponents then? Song Jian asked. Monsters! A nostalgic look appeared in Gao Da Nians eyes, followed by a look of horror: Ive never seen such beings before. They, they They are all monsters from the game world. Some I recognize, some I dont even know what they are, but they are definitely monsters from the game world! The girl behind Gao Da Nian affirmed. Couldnt even you beat them? Song Jian cast a curious glance at the girl and asked. With the strength of this girl, plus her three pieces of equipment, Song Jian was sure that none of those so-called martial arts experts in this world could face off against her. No, each challenge will steadily increase the strength of the opponents. The first challenger randomly selects from monsters of levels 1 to 3, the second selects from levels 5 to 8, the third from levels 10 to 13, the fourth from levels 15 to 18, the fifth challenger is already at level 20, the sixth is at level 25. By the time of the seventh challenger, it is a level 30 monster The girl shook her head: The eighth challenger has never appeared before, so we dont know how many levels the eighth, ninth, and tenth challengers have! And their grades? Song Jian asked. All of them are elite bosses The girl said. Chapter 705: 705: Transaction Chapter 705: Chapter 705: Transaction All of them are monsters with elite BOSS strength! the girl said. From the first challenger? Song Jian asked. Yes, from the first challenger! Song Jian nodded. Even a level 1 elite BOSS was likely as strong as real-world professional fighters. Without a player status, without skills and equipment from the game, a regular person, no matter how tough, could only pass the first couple of stages. A level 10 elite BOSS would send players of the same level running in fear, let alone a regular person without any skills. However, it appeared that this girl knew about the seventh challenger, which probably meant that players had been competing in this arena before. A level 30 elite BOSS wasnt much to Song Jian, but the three challengers that followed could possibly be level 40 or above. Most importantly, it was likely that any BOSS above level 30 would possess Combat Power of the first order. Mr. Gao, this long sword isnt easy to come by, Song Jian murmured, brushing his fingers lightly over the cold spine of the sword in the wooden box, a wry smile on his face. This is a gold-quality set, forcibly brought out from the game world. My father wouldnt have offered it as a reward if not for the invitation card, the girl huffed. Ha ha ha ha, Miss Gao is right! Song Jian laughed uproariously. His hand on the hilt of the sword, he said to Gao Da Nian, Mr. Gao, I can accept your request and win ten consecutive matches to get you an invitation card, but I want to take this sword now. After all, the strength of the last three challengers is unknown. It might enhance my strength a bit, making it more likely for me to complete the task. What do you think? Well Gao Da Nian hesitated, glancing at his daughter. What if you take the stuff and dupe us? the girl cried out. Thatll require some gambling on Mr. Gaos part, Song Jian chuckled. The strength of the final three challengers in the arena is unknown. That I dare to accept this task is also gambling. Mr. Gao hiring me is also gambling. You can gamble on whether Id go back on my words and fail to complete the task after receiving the weapon. If Mr. Gao isnt willing, we can cancel the task or find someone else to do it! Finishing, Song Jian lightly pushed the wooden box in Gao Da Nians direction. At Song Jians action, Gao Da Nian paled and hurriedly waved his hands. Since we invited you, we naturally have faith in you, Mr. Song. Please accept the weapon. As for the arena challenge, when would Mr. Song be free? Ha ha, excellent. Mr. Gao is straightforward, and so am I! Song Jian instantly lifted the sword from the box, twirled it skillfully, and chuckled, Why delay? Is this afternoon a good time? Hearing that Song Jian planned to go to the arena that afternoon, Gao Da Nian let out a sigh of relief. His face relaxed, he nodded approvingly. Good, good. Mr. Song, you go and rest first. After lunch, well go to the arena. Song Jian nodded, stored the sword in his bag, and then turned to leave the room. Seeing Song Jians departure, Gao Da Nian let out a sigh, leaning back in his chair, the fatigue showing in his eyes. Dad, how could you agree to give him the weapon in advance! Gao Dongxin shook Gao Da Nians shoulder, complaining. Little Xin, be gentle. Your dad isnt a player. Dont shake my old bones apart! Gao Da Nian patted his daughters hand and shook his head with a smile. Dad, you havent told me why you gave him the weapon first. What if he Didnt he already promise? Gao Da Nian laughed. This afternoon, hes accompanying us to the arena What if he reneges at the last minute? So far, no one has been able to win ten consecutive matches. Didnt you hire a level 30 player before who couldnt even pass the 28th level BOSS in the 6th round? And thats supposed to be an expert! Gao Dongxin huffed. Well, that player was just unlucky to encounter a monster that countered his class. Otherwise, he should have made it through the seventh round Gao Da Nian replied. And all Song Jian has to his name is the level-35 mark? Youre sure he can make it to the final BOSS? Gao Dongxin grumbled. Only level 35? Gao Da Nian shook his head. Among the thousands of players in Doomsday City, there are less than ten who have reached level 30. The others have mostly just reached level 30. With the information we have, the battle experience required for leveling up beyond 30 increases geometrically. So, Song Jians level advantage isnt just one or two levels, but four or five. And he managed all this without the aid of a guild. Isnt that reason enough for us to place heavy bets on him? Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the sword Did you notice his eyes when he pushed the sword forward a bit? Gao Da Nian suddenly asked. His eyes? Gao Dongxin hesitated, shaking her head. No, what I did! Gao Da Nian cut her off, saying, His eyes were determined! He fully expected to win. Determined? You mean Gao Dongxin exclaimed. Gao Da Nian hurriedly swung his hand in a zip-it motion before heaving a sigh. Who knew that hed Gao Dongxin muttered. Lets stop here and not mention this again! Gao Da Nian said. Take him to the arena this afternoon. I wont be going. That place is too bloody, seeing it once is more than enough Alright, Ill go with him this afternoon. I hope he ends up the same as the rest dead Gao Dongxin grumbled. Hmph, is that how you should be talking? You should be hoping that he wins! Otherwise, wouldnt we have spent our money for nothing? Be nice when you take him down there. Gao Da Nian huffed. Gao Dongxin stuck out her tongue, not daring to continue. That afternoon, Gao Dongxin drove Song Jian to the outskirts of Coastal City. Along the way, Gao Dongxin didnt give Song Jian a chance to chat, nor did she say a word. Song Jian sat in the back seat with his eyes closed, conserving his energy. After more than an hour, the two arrived at a rural estate. The estate looked like a holiday resort from the outside, full of new buildings seemingly just constructed. Here we are. The arena is inside. Follow me. Gao Dongxin parked the car and huffed as she walked towards the main building of the estate. Song Jian smiled faintly, unfazed by her attitude. After all, this was a mutually beneficial agreement. He had gotten closer to obtaining the Sword Core, which filled him with joy. Chapter 706: 706: Arena Chapter 706: Chapter 706: Arena After the fourth longsword was fused, another set attribute appeared: Attack +100, which greatly increased Song Jians damage output; Even with just a normal attack, he could deal six to seven hundred points of damage, and when up against those fragile professions who had not passed the first level of Combat Power assessment, two or three hits would be enough to kill them instantly; Song Jian and Gao Dongxin entered the mansion, and a man with a smile on his face immediately came forward to greet them; Miss Gao is here again, welcome, welcome. Are you here to challenge the arena again? Wang Shuyu said enthusiastically. This time my father invited an expert specifically to challenge the arena, Manager Wang, please arrange it. Gao Dongxin said expressionlessly. Wang Shuyu glanced at Song Jian, nodded slightly, and smiled: It seems like this is the expert brother, welcome, welcome! At this moment, a car drove into the estate from outside. Gao Dongxin took a look and immediately showed a hint of joy. Before the car stopped, Gao Dongxin rushed up to it. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sister Dan, why are you here too? Gao Dongxin happily exclaimed while holding the hand of a girl who had just gotten out of the car. Take it easy! Zhao Dan patted Gao Dongxins shoulder gently and said. Dont worry, Sister Dan, I am a Chosen One, nothing will happen to me. Gao Dongxin said with a grin. Im afraid youll damage my car! Zhao Dan said irritably. If I break it, Ill buy you a new one! Gao Dongxin laughed, Sister Dan, why are you here today? I heard that the Gao family is challenging the arena again, so I came to take a look! Zhao Dan laughed, Your father never gives up, huh? At least ten players have died at your hands just for that invitation card, right? No choice, who asked my good-for-nothing younger brother to be jealous of his sister? Gao Dongxin sighed. Zhao Dan laughed, At least with you around, if your brother becomes a player, you can take care of him a little. Not like us What about us? We still survived, didnt we? And we became strong! Gao Dongxin clenched her fists and said defiantly. Strong? Zhao Dan smiled and shook her head, If youre really strong, the Gao family wouldnt need to hire other players to get this invitation card. By the way, who did you hire this time? Sister Dan, youre so well-informed, dont you already know? Gao Dongxin chuckled and, without beating around the bush, pointed at Song Jian and said, Its him, Song Jian, the number one on the Doomsday City Level Rankings, impressive, right? Song Jian? Zhao Dans eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in surprise, You actually invited him? Hes not just the number one on the Level Rankings, hes also the leader of Doomsday Citys First Alliance. According to our analysis, his City of Hope Alliance might already have the qualifications to advance to a first-class city! Hmph, so what? He is still here just for a golden weapon, Gao Dongxin rubbed her nose and said, Such a person has limited ambition! A golden quality weapon? Zhao Dan frowned slightly, shook her head, and said softly, He doesnt lack golden-quality weapons. Perhaps if it were legendary or mythic, he might be tempted, but golden Really, Sister Dan, Im not lying to you! Gao Dongxin said anxiously, Its really a golden-quality longsword. Oh, right, its not just an ordinary golden-quality one, its part of a golden set! Golden set? Zhao Dans eyes showed a touch of relief. She nodded and said, No wonder. His current weapon is a golden set, and we suspect that he has already collected at least two set longswords Miss Zhao seems to know a lot about me! Song Jians voice suddenly rang out beside Zhao Dan; Aiyah, youre trying to scare me to death! Gao Dongxin exclaimed in surprise before glaring at Song Jian and rolling her eyes at him. I heard you guys seemed to be discussing me? Song Jian helplessly shrugged his shoulders. Gao Dongxin was momentarily at a loss for words, her face slightly flushed. She was enjoying the chat with Zhao Dan so much that she almost forgot that Song Jian was with her. Hello, my name is Zhao Dan! Zhao Dan smiled faintly and reached out her right hand; Song Jian shook her hand gently and said with a smile, Song Jian! Im really looking forward to Mr. Songs performance today! Zhao Dan said. Just fulfilling my obligations as requested by others! Song Jian laughed. Maybe we can collaborate with Mr. Song in the future, heres my card! Zhao Dan handed Song Jian a business card; Song Jian took it with both hands, glanced at it, nodded, and smiled, Lets first see if I can make it out of the arena alive this afternoon! After entering the mansion and waiting for more than an hour, Song Jian was taken to an elevator, which went down. Soon, Song Jian arrived in front of a Teleportation Gate. Teleportation Gate? Song Jian raised his eyebrows. In the game world, teleportation gates were not uncommon, but he didnt expect that they would appear in the real world as well, giving him a faint feeling of unease; As soon as Song Jian walked into the Teleportation Gate, he was surprised by the loud, chaotic noise. Judging by the sound, there were definitely not just tens or hundreds of people, but rather thousands of them, making heart-wrenching screams; What is this Song Jian said in astonishment. Hehe, these spectators are not real, just a kind of background presence. As long as the arena is open, these spectators will appear automatically! The guide by his side explained with a smile. Really? As Song Jian entered the arena, a minotaur came forward, looked him up and down, and laughed loudly, The arena has finally welcomed a decent challenger! This is the arenas receptionist, his strength is very high, so you should be very respectful to him. The man who brought Song Jian over whispered in his ear. As if hearing the mans words, the minotaur laughed loudly, No need to be so nervous, Im actually very easygoing too! The man looked a little embarrassed, and said to Song Jian, I can only bring you here, and for the rest, just follow this gentleman. After that, the guide walked towards a private room without looking back; Humans, such an interesting race, arent they? The minotaur split its big mouth and showed Song Jian a smile. Hello, my name is Song Jian, may I have the honor of knowing your name? Song Jian asked respectfully, bowing to the minotaur. Hahahaha! The minotaur laughed and said, Ive received many challengers, but none of them have ever asked for my name. Why do you want to know? Because I believe that the strong deserve respect! Song Jian said; The minotaur looked at Song Jian once again, smiled, and nodded, Youre right; the strong deserve respect! Then listen well, my name is Indra Ironhoof! Chapter 707: 707: Elite BOSS Chapter 707: Chapter 707: Elite BOSS Self-proclaimed as Indra Ironhoof, the minotaur leader was a level 50 powerhouse. Without him willingly disclosing his level information, even Song Jian might not have known his current level. Hes not just a level 50 powerhouse, the most important thing is, he also possesses a second-tier combat power! Song Jian secretly thought. Although the minotaur had not revealed any other information besides his level, just by the aura emitting from him, Song Jian could affirm that his adversary was a second-tier combat power contender. This was something he had witnessed firsthand when he was in the first-tier combat power Assessment World and encountered contenders with second or even third-tier combat power. Youre not bad either, I believe, today we might welcome the first challenger to defeat ten opponents! the minotaur chuckled. Hopefully! Song Jian responded with a smile. In no time, under the guidance of the minotaur, Song Jian reached the center of the arena. As he stepped into the arena, a strong scent of blood filled his nostrils. Looking around, stair-tiered spectator stands surrounded him on all sides. Spectators of various races were shouting at Song Jian inside the arena. Their collective roars were so loud that Song Jian could not discern what they were saying. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These arent just any audience Song Jian shook his head. All these individuals were characters within the game, appearing as NPCs in the players eyes. Above the stair-tiered spectator stands were private boxes which only real-world individuals could access. This preferential treatment aimed to favor native humans. At present, most of the boxes were already occupied. The reason for waiting over an hour before entering the arena was due to the need to inform these influential individuals to watch the arena match! In one of the boxes, Gao Dongxin was anxiously watching the fight below. Zhao Dan joked, Didnt you say you didnt care about that guy? I dont care if he drops dead! Gao Dongxin cried out. Im just worried that the rewards would be wasted. Hey, Dan, do you think we can retrieve our equipment if he dies? What are you thinking of? Zhao Dan responded gruffly. If he dies in the arena, let alone getting his equipment, you wont even be able to claim his body! Ah, I hope he lives up to the title of number one in Doomsday City. Otherwise, our Gao family will suffer a huge loss! Gao Dongxin sighed. Taking out equipment not designed to be taken out of the game came with significant costs. The Gao familys investment didnt just lie in a golden-quality longsword; if calculated properly, Song Jians expenditure on this occasion was worth at least an epic-grade piece of equipment. The arena was almost as big as a football field. Song Jian stood in the middle, waiting for a few minutes until he furrowed his brows. He felt like a monkey in a cage on display for people to watch. Soon, however, slow thuds sounded as the cage doors gradually opened and a giant, crimson-colored bat with wide wings started to fly out. This bat was as big as a cow, and although it had wide wings, it couldnt fly too high, only managing to hover about two or three meters above the ground. A Level 3 Elite Boss, the Bloody Bat-Winged Beast. This guy is really unlucky! Gao Dongxin shook his head. To him, it should be just a piece of cake. Theres a big level gap, so I dont think hell tangle with this Bat-Winged Beast for too long! Zhao Dan shook her head. If the first challenge is this tough, there will certainly be stronger Bosses appearing later Gao Dongxin said despairingly. Having already witnessed dozens of arena fights, Gao Dongxin had discerned some patterns: the stronger the Boss in the first round, the stronger the Bosses would be in the subsequent rounds within the allowed rules. The previously hired level 30 powerhouse from the Gao family was eliminated before even reaching the sixth round because a level three Twin-Headed Wolf Boss showed up in the first round. You should have faith in him. After all, hes the number one in Doomsday City, hehe! Zhao Dan laughed, her eyes sparkling. Hmph, if you knew the weapon that was supposed to be given to you was taken by this kid, Id like to see if you could still force a laugh. Gao Dongxin muttered under his breath. Suddenly, a dazzling Sword Qi appeared in the center of the arena, startling both of them. An instant kill? He actually instantly killed a Level 3 Elite Boss! Gao Dongxin jumped up from his seat, his face full of astonishment. Zhao Dan was also taken aback, a serious look on her face. She approached the railing of the stand to get a better view of the arena. At that moment in the center of the arena, the giant crimson bat was seven or eight meters away from Song Jian. Its body, however, had already been cleft into two, and its foul-smelling blood dyed the ground of the arena red. The stadium fell silent for a moment before erupting again in a far more intense cacophony of roars and howls. Click, Click, Click~ The cage doors on the opposite side slowly opened again without giving Song Jian any time to rest. The second Elite Boss rushed out. A Level 8 Ghost-Faced Vicious Bear Boss, even a five-member, level 10 squad might not be able to defeat it Zhao Dan exclaimed, a hint of surprise in her eyes. Today, the Bosses dispatched by the arena are all top-tier creatures! This gigantic black bear stood at over three meters tall. On its chest was a patch of white hair that looked like a grimacing ghost face. Dan, will he be able to persevere to the end? Gao Dongxin asked nervously. Zhao Dan slowly shook her head. I dont know. But if I were to fight this Level 8 Elite Boss now, Id probably have to make sacrifices to kill it. Dan, how is that possible? You are already level 30! Gao Dongxin expressed his surprise. But my attributes arent much higher than this Level 8 Elite Boss! Zhao Dan gave a bitter smile. Improving attributes in gaming was easy to say but incredibly hard to achieve. Attribute-enhancing treasures were outrageously expensive. Even though Zhao Dan had been using all her real-world money to buy Doomsday Coins, she had only managed to purchase ten Attribute Fruits over an extended period. This raised her intelligence attribute to over thirty points, but all her other attributes remained below ten points. The Ghost-Faced Vicious Bear now appearing in the arena had a high magic resistance. Not to mention needing to sacrifice something to kill it, even losing to it was a possibility. Roar~ Again, in the arena, another sword light gleamed brightly, followed by the anguished screams of the Ghost-Faced Vicious Bear. Another instant kill Gao Dongxin couldnt believe his eyes. Zhao Dan also let out a cry of shock. Both of them stood on the viewing deck, staring at Song Jian, who was still standing in the same spot as before, not having budged an inch. Chapter 708: 708: Items Dropped Chapter 708: Chapter 708: Items Dropped Third, fourth, fifth, sixth It was not until the seventh one, a Level 32 elite BOSS, that Song Jian got serious; This was a huge earth elemental, towering over three meters tall, its body made of solid rocks, its eyes were two large sapphires, and in the middle of its forehead, there was a diamond-shaped black crystal; Earth Elemental Leader Ulath (Elite), Level: 32; Vitality Points: 9800/9800; Special Traits: Super Defense, Damage Reflection; Its over, were up against a melee nemesis! despair appeared on Gao Dongxins face. Previously, Song Jian had taken down the lower-leveled bosses with ease which had thrilled Gao Dongxin, however, this newly appeared boss had challenged them twice before. Both previous times had ended with the same result: it reflected high defense and melee damage, irrespective of the attack. The two melee challengers were killed by the reflected damage. Song Jian primarily used his one-handed sword as his weapon, which gave Gao Dongxin the impression that he was a swordsman, a class of melee combatants. This earth elemental boss seemed to have a crippling effect on him. Maybe he can create a miracle? Zhao Dan comforted, but a trace of helplessness appeared on her face. Thats the risk of arena challenges. If a creature that you can suppress shows up, it doesnt matter if its higher level than you. But if you encounter a creature that suppresses you, your outcome is certain death; Thats why, even though Zhao Dan was already level 30, she hadnt thought about attempting to score ten consecutive wins. After all, the reward for ten wins was more than just a game invitation card; When everyone in the audience saw the seventh monster, an Earth Elemental Leader, they all started buzzing. They, too, knew that this boss was a melee nightmare, and this human challenger was in big trouble. Tear him to shreds, big stone, avenge your fallen comrades! This human is no match for you, take him down, Ill reward you with a magic crystal! The arena spectators could reward the combatants based on their performance, but it seemed that they knew that the challengers were all Earth humans, so none of them ever rewarded the human challengers. Their rewards went to the monsters that killed the challengers; Magic crystals were like a tasty treat for earth elemental, one of their favorite foods. But these magic crystals were expensive and difficult for them to obtain normally; The earth elemental moved slowly, shaking the ground with each step. The arena floor vibrated with its movements; A smirk appeared on Song Jians face as he summoned a meter high little stoneman beside him; Gulu, Gulu~ As soon as the little stoneman appeared, it hugged Song Jians thigh, mumbling as though upset about being left alone for so long; Alright little guy, its time for battle. Song Jian patted the smooth head of the little stoneman and smiled; Gulu Gulu~ Upon hearing about the battle, the little stoneman instantly became alert and turned to look at the Earth Elemental Leader approaching step by step; Seeing the form of the Earth Elemental Leader, the little stoneman looked down at itself, its eyes filled with confusion. Song Jian then brandished his sword, sending wave after wave of Sword Qi towards the Earth Elemental Leader, attacking it from a distance of five to six meters. Even so, he was still subjected to reflected damage, albeit weaker than close combat; Song Jian frowned and stopped attacking, instead, he gave a push off the ground and quickly retreated; The little stoneman also joined in the attack, throwing stone balls the size of a human head at the Earth Elemental Leader like bullets. But these rocks caused little damage, it could be said that the little stonemans attack was completely countered by the Earth Elemental Leader. Although the damage was insignificant, the little stoneman, following Song Jians command, continued to throw stones at the Earth Elemental Leader; See, hes not the Earth Elemental Leaders match. This monsters damage reflection is too powerful! Gao Dongxin looked at Song Jians rapid retreat, disappointment smeared across his face as he remarked. Not necessarily, look at his Sword Qi attack just now, it did quite some damage to the Earth Elemental Leader! Zhao Dan suggested. The higher his attack damage, the higher the reflected damage hell suffer. The Sword Qi attack is too short, even though it can weaken the reflected damage, how could his vitality points compare to that of the BOSS? Hell be killed by the BOSS eventually. Gao Dongxin sighed, saying. Why did he summon a little stoneman? Its hilarious. He did no damage, not even a minor disruption. Look, the Earth Elemental Leader doesnt even care about it! Zhao Dan pointed at the little stoneman and laughed. Its over, its over, we Gao family have really lost this time, both the lady and the army, a golden set weapon! Gao Dongxin gave out a howl, directly lying on the sofa, not wanting to continue watching. Just then, a quiet command echoed in the middle of the arena: Sword Control Technique! Hum~ He threw his long sword into the air. With a soft sound, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword instantly split into four long swords, flying towards the Earth Elemental Leader like meteors; Broken Wing Dance! Flash Thunder Strike! Sweeping Sword Style! Light Strike! Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each long sword launched different sword techniques at the Earth Elemental Leader. At this point, Song Jian was at least twenty meters away, dividing his mind into four to control the four long swords as they continuously slashed at the Earth Elemental Leader; A series of critical damage floated above the Earth Elemental Leader, it roared in anger, its fists flailed at the swords flying in the air. But the mental control over the swords made them extremely agile, the leader couldnt touch them at all; This twist of events made the entire audience of the arena roar in rage, yelling at Song Jian in protest. Zhao Dan covered her mouth, her face full of astonishment as she looked at the arena. When the BOSSs vitality points dropped to half, it finally reacted and roared as it charged at Song Jian. Seeing the Earth Elemental Leaders bulky body rushing towards him, Song Jians face couldnt help but form a smirk; Sword Shadow Step! Song Jians figure turned into a cloud of black fog and swiftly retreated into the distance. The arena was spacious, it was impossible for the slow-moving Earth Elemental Leader to catch up with Song Jian. About ten minutes later, the Earth Elemental Leaders vitality points were finally depleted. Its massive body exploded, scattering countless shards of rock that covered an area of five to six meters around it.; Huh, whats this? Song Jian glanced at the scattered stones of the Earth Elemental Leader and found an item shimmering with a golden light, which intrigued him. PS: Thanks to Fiery Moon O Night for the gift of 100 star coins~ Chapter 709: 709: Fire Elemental Lord Chapter 709: Chapter 709: Fire Elemental Lord Weve won, weve won! Song Jian has won! Hahahaha! Gao Dongxin happily jumped up; It seems like I came at the right time, someone actually passed the seventh round! Zhao Dan whispered to himself. Song Jian picked up the golden item dropped by the Earth Elemental Leader, his face full of surprise. Killing a BOSS in the arena even drops items? But why didnt the previous BOSS drop any items? Song Jian found it strange and couldnt figure out the reason after thinking about it for a while. So, he decided to stop thinking about it and carefully studied the dropped item instead; Earth Elemental Crystal Core (Gold), Special Item. Usage effect: This is the essence of the Earth Elemental Leader, which can be used on flesh-and-blood creatures to turn them into Earth-attribute creatures. If used on Earth-attribute creatures, it will greatly enhance their quality! Is this prepared specifically for this little guy? Song Jian glanced at the bewildered little stone man beside him and thought to himself. Seeing Song Jian look at him, the little stone man happily called out, Gulu, Gulu~ Song Jian smiled slightly and handed it the Earth Elemental Crystal Core; The little stone man took the Crystal Core with a puzzled face, examined it left and right, tried to bite it a couple of times, had his eyes light up, and then stuffed it straight into his mouth, chewing it with a crunching sound; After eating, the little stone mans eyes became hazy, he yawned, lay down slowly, and shrunk into a stone ball about one meter in diameter; Before Song Jian could react, the stone ball turned into a white light and entered the Pet Space; Song Jian took a look and immediately received a system prompt; System: Your pet Stone Man is undergoing evolution, the evolution time is unknown. If you forcibly summon it during the evolution process, it will cause permanent damage to the pet; Song Jian just glanced at it and closed the Pet Space. The little stone man fell into evolutionary slumber, and the Black Dragon seemed to sense that Song Jian was viewing the Pet Space. It roared discontentedly; Dont worry, Ill let you out soon to get some fresh air. Song Jian sent a message to the Black Dragon and then withdrew his mind from the Pet Space; At this time, the bars on the opposite side had not yet opened, and angry curses came from the audience seats of the arena. Some people even threw garbage directly at the entrance of the bars, and in a short while, the entrance was filled with various trash; Perhaps unable to withstand the audiences noisy curses, the bars on the opposite side finally started to rise slowly, and a massive Fire Elemental Lord drifted out; The moment this Fire Elemental left the bars, the temperature in the entire arena increased by more than ten degrees, and the garbage that had accumulated at the entrance of the bars instantly ignited. In no time, it turned into a pile of ashes; Fire Elemental Lord, Level 35 Elite BOSS, Tier 1 Combat Power! Song Jian stared at the Fire Elementals attributes and whispered with a smile, A BOSS with Tier 1 Combat Power has finally appeared, huh! Song Jian had long anticipated that a BOSS with Tier 1 Combat Power would appear. Sure enough, it appeared right after the never-before-passed seventh round. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This Level 35 Elite BOSS is the same level as Song Jian, he should be able to beat it, right? Gao Dongxin hesitated as she spoke. This isnt just a matter of level! Zhao Dans face showed a cautious expression as he said, You should have seen that this BOSS has Tier 1 Combat Power! Tier 1 Combat Power? What is that? Gao Dongxin wondered; Youre not Level 30 yet. When you reach Level 30, youll receive a mission to assess Tier 1 Combat Power! Zhao Dan explained, This mission is very difficult, even the simplest C-rank task might take several years to complete! Several years? Gao Dongxin exclaimed, Why is it so hard? Thats also the reason why I havent taken the assessment yet! Zhao Dan glanced at Gao Dongxin and continued, Even a player who has only passed the C-rank assessment can crush players of the same level who havent passed the assessment! What, crush? How is that possible! Gao Dongxin exclaimed; Do you know the rewards for passing the assessment? Zhao Dan questioned, Its an all-property reward, equivalent to an increase of dozens of attribute points. If you can pass B-rank, or even A-rank, not only are there all-property rewards, but also skill points, profession skill books, and rare Skill Books! Gao Dongxins mouth was agape, her face showing a shocked expression. Then, as if realizing something, she looked at Song Jian; He, he Gao Dongxin pointed at Song Jian; Youre right, he must have passed the Tier 1 Combat Power assessment, and at least an A-rank one at that, or even an A+ rank Zhao Dans eyes showed a complex look as he watched Song Jian, who was relentlessly fighting the Fire Elemental Lord in the arena; This Fire Elemental Lord was far stronger than the previous Earth Elemental Leader, most importantly, in its hand was a burning hammer radiating scorching heat. Even though Song Jian deployed the Sword Control Skill and attacked it simultaneously with four long swords, the Fire Elemental Lord still blocked all the attacks with its flawless hammer technique; Clang, clang, clang, clang~ Brilliant sparks exploded continuously in the air from the four long swords. Each impact sent a trembling sensation through Song Jians mind, with 30-40 points of damage floating above his head; Fire Elemental, huh! Song Jian wiped the blood from his nostrils and, with a thought, had his four long swords simultaneously launch the first move of Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Evening Snowflakes; In an instant, the entire arena was filled with snowflakes as thick as goose feathers, and a thick layer of snow accumulated on the ground. The flurry of snowflakes swayed in the wind along with the constant movement of the four long swords. In a short time, four snow dragons fluttered in the air of the arena and pounced on the Fire Elemental Lord; Boom~ The four snow dragons slammed into the Fire Elemental Lord, extinguishing its blazing flames in an instant, and even covering its surface with a layer of frost. Four critical hit damages of over a thousand points floated above the Fire Elemental Lords head, making it look like a Snow Elemental Lord rather than a Fire Elemental one. Only one of the four long swords was engraved with the Evening Snowflakes of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, the other three were conjured by Song Jian. The consumption was also quite high for him, but now that the Fire Elemental Lord was suppressed, it was time to strike while the iron was hot. Song Jian gritted his teeth and went all out with his full power, making the four long swords fly up and down around the ice-covered Fire Elemental Lord. The bursting Sword Qi continuously slashed at it, with several hundred points of damage floating above the Fire Elemental Lords head; Chapter 710: 710: Self-Destruction Chapter 710: Chapter 710: Self-Destruction Snow and fire counteract each other. If Song Jian were to only use a long sword to execute Snowy Dusk, the sword qi of snowflakes appearing for an instant would be immediately reduced to nothing by the fire of the Fire Elemental Lord. However, using four long swords simultaneously to employ Snowy Dusk puts the Fire Elemental Lord at an immediate disadvantage; The surface flames are extinguished by the snowy sword qi, but an endless amount of fire elemental power still resides within the Fire Elemental Lord; The more suppressed it gets, the more fiercely the continuing fire elemental energy within its body responds. With the snow and ice piling on, Song Jians remaining Spirit Points are already insufficient to deploy four sets of Snowy Dusk simultaneously; But it is no problem just using a single long sword. At this time, snowflakes began to drift again throughout the entire arena. Although the power was much weaker than when the four swords were used together, and it was no longer able to gather a snowy dragon, these injuries are more than enough for the Fire Elemental Lord, now covered in snow, to contend with; Snowy Dusk, Snowy Dusk The four long swords successively employed Snowy Dusk: the accumulated snow on the ground of the arena now reached Song Jians knees and the Fire Elemental Lord was covered in a massive ball of snow, unable to even swing the flaming hammer in its hands, unable to oppose the four long swords in any way; As instances of Snowy Dusk are continually unleashed, Song Jian seems to reach a profound state where his execution of this sword technique becomes smoother and faster; initially, Song Jian controlled three other long swords and executed other sword techniques, but quickly, he abandoned the other techniques to focus solely on Snowy Dusk; As one sword is exercised, the other three swords just silently float in the air C though this certainly wasted some attack damage, by now Song Jian was fully immersed in the sword technique of Snowy Dusk, as if about to break through any moment. However, just at this moment, Song Jian felt a sudden, intense sense of danger in his heart. The ongoing sword technique was immediately interrupted, and he rapidly retreated back; the four long swords turned into a meteor-like stream, following Song Jian; Boom~ In the center of the arena, a violent explosion suddenly occurred. The Fire Elemental Lord, covered in layers of snow, actually self-detonated, an explosion from a first-tier fire elemental, powerful enough to flatten all buildings within hundreds of meters radius; Buzz~ In the mere moment when the explosion erupted, the arena was suddenly enveloped by a transparent light screen, restricting the force of the explosion within the arena only; The transparent light screen, washed over by the scorching flames, turned red. The force of the explosion incessantly bombarded against the screen, making its surface ripple like water, but it never broke through the screen. The thick snow in the arena vaporized in an instant, engulfing the entire arena in a dense mist; It was not until the explosion ended that Gao Dongxin exclaimed in horror: If that explosion just now If it hadnt been for that protective screen, the entire arena would have blown away! Even as players, we would have died just now! uttered Zhao Dan, a hint of fear in her eyes. Just then, an automated voice rang out from the booth: The defensive shield of the arena can withstand a tenth level forbidden spell. Unless a second tier power were to self-detonate, it is impossible to break through the shields defense. Furthermore, the treasure chest youre in has a strong defensive array, enough to ensure the safety of our esteemed guests! Who are you? Zhao Dan shouted in surprise, having visited this booth at least a dozen times without ever hearing this voice. I am the Arena System Manager, you may call me, Elf! the automated voice explained; System Elf? Zhao Dan and Gao Dongxin exchanged looks, both seeing the surprise in each others eyes. You may also address me that way! replied the System Elf; Why havent you appeared before? wondered Gao Dongxin. I only appear when Im needed The System Elfs voice gradually faded away. System Elf, System Elf? called Gao Dongxin. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Stop calling, better focus on Song Jian. Zhao Dan said grumpily: Such a strong explosion, even if there were protection around, the area would have been already leveled to the ground. Do you think he could still be alive? Right, right, what happened to Song Jian? Gao Dongxin suddenly became anxious: He cant die, otherwise our Gao family Alright, alright, its just a set of golden quality equipment, is it necessary to keep mentioning it? snorted Zhao Dan, walking to the front of the stand, looking down; By this time, the thick fog in the arena gradually dispersed. The Fire Elemental Lord originally had one third of its vitality left. Nevertheless, the continuous squeezing and pressure from Snowy Dusk enabled the fire energy within the Lords body to continuously compress and gather. Once it self-detonates, the strength increases by more than a third. Even if Song Jian had sensed it beforehand and hid in the furthest corner, the severe injury was inevitable. Without the protection of the equipment, Song Jian was beaten to near death by the Fire Elemental Lords self-detonation, if it hadnt been for the Book of the Abyss automatically protecting its master at the last moment, melting out the Abyssal Flame Armor, Song Jian might have perished along with the Fire Elemental Lord. He fished out an advanced healing potion from his pack and began slowly recovering; After finishing off an advanced healing potion, Song Jian then pulled out a bottle of honey liquor and gulped it down; See that? The healing potions he has are all high-quality! Zhao Dan motioned towards Song Jian and said, envy filling her eyes. Currently, there arent many players who can afford advanced healing potions, let alone potions that replenish mental strength. Some elementary mental strength recovery potions can be found on the market, but intermediate and advanced mental strength healing potions are basically unseen, the occasional ones are immediately purchased; Watching his slowly reviving vitality and mental strength, Song Jian felt a surge of fear, if he hadnt noticed something was off and retreated in time, even with the protection of the Book of the Abyss, he would have perished along with the Fire Elemental Lord. The most annoying kind of monsters are those who can self-detonate! Standing up, Song Jian summoned the four swords that had been blown away, they vibrated with a hum and returned to his side, slowly revolving around his body like satellites, protecting him. Squeak, squeak~ At this moment, the gate on the opposite side opened slowly again. This time, two level 35 elite BOSS monsters with first-tier combat power emerged simultaneously. Chapter 711: 711 Undead Knight Chapter 711: Chapter 711 Undead Knight Undead Knight, the ninth challenge is an Undead Knight! Gao Dongxin exclaims with surprise, followed by a furious expression. This is cheating, that undead horse is even an elite level 35 boss! Additionally, that mount itself has tier one combat power. Its strength is probably slightly lower than the knight, Zhao Dan shakes his head. Besides, its not just any undead horse, its an Abyssal Nightmare, skilled in fear magic. How can we fight this? Even though Song Jian has first-tier combat power, its two against one; how could he possibly win! Gao Dongxin said indignantly. They are already at the ninth level, getting closer to success. Gao Dongxins anticipation is getting higher, but now, the appearance of the Undead Knight was like a bucket of cold water poured over him. Song Jian stands up, looking at the Undead Knight slowly stepping out, with a sober expression on his face. The Undead Knight is dressed in dark metal armor, only two eyes are glowing with a bright red light. Underneath is the Abyssal Nightmare, flames burning on its four limbs, wrapped in battle armor. The Abyssal Nightmare is similar to an undead creature, with scarce flesh and most of its bones exposed, emitting a black abyssal aura. The Undead Knight is a formidable being with a Fatal Strike passive capability and is the only first-tier combat power creature capable of killing a second-tier combat power creature. Accompanied by its Abyssal Nightmare, the combination of two elite bosses with first-tier combat power, the effect would definitely be more than one plus one. Seeing the Undead Knight coming towards him, Song Jian steps forward and calls out: My name is Song Jian, who are you, the knight of which undead duke? With the Undead Knights rarity, each one inherently holds a noble title upon their creation. Only a noble of Count level and above would have the privilege to recruit them. My name Her the Undead Knight began, but stopped after just two words. A moment of pause later, the Undead Knight spoke, Human, do you wish to know my true name? When I kill you, I will tell your corpse my name. If possible, I could turn you into an undead creature, becoming my servant. Song Jian was a little disappointed, but since the opponent was an undead creature, it probably wouldnt have much flesh. Even knowing the true name, he didnt know if the Shackles Mark skill would work on it. With a neigh, the Abyssal Nightmare suddenly accelerated towards Song Jian. This is the Undead Knights charge ability, boosting its speed by 150% in an instant, causing a 30% damage boost on impact and a high possibility of causing a stun effect. Boom! Suddenly, Song Jians body was engulfed in raging black flames, filling the air with a strong abyssal aura. Swish~ The Abyssal Nightmare had already sprinted to a distance less than ten meters from Song Jian. But the moment the abyssal flames rose, the Abyssal Nightmare abruptly stopped. With its forehalf raised high, its hooves swung wildly in the air. Fearful, it looked at Song Jian and lowered its head towards him. The charge was interrupted by its own mount, the Undead Knight suffered a backlash. Over a thousand points of damage floated above its head, leaving it stunned for three seconds. The Undead Knight probably never expected its own mount would betray itself. This has never occurred since the day it became an Undead Knight. The fourth-tier Abyssal Flames on Song Jian, now bestowed with first-tier combat power, gave off a terrifying aura. Despite both the Abyssal Nightmare and the Undead Knight being elite level 35 bosses with first-tier combat power, they were on completely different standings. Undead Knights are part of the undead aristocracy, but Abyssal Nightmares are only strong common beings in the abyssal world. Confronted with Song Jians terrifying abyssal aura, the natural hierarchy discouraged it from initiating an attack on Song Jian. Stupid! The Undead Knights eyes blazed with a bright red light, kicking the belly of the Abyssal Nightmare repeatedly, desperately tugging the reins to make it move. However, no matter how hard he tried, the Abyssal Nightmare remained stationary, constantly letting out a mournful neigh. Waste! The Undead Knight struck at the head of the Abyssal Nightmare, dismounted, took out a lance hanging on the Nightmare, intending to rush at Song Jian but hesitated. He put the lance back onto the Abyssal Nightmare, took out a two-handed greatsword from the other side, and rushed towards Song Jian. Without the speed boost from the Abyssal Nightmare, the Undead Knight was essentially just an oversized foot soldier. Many of its skills, which require a mount to execute, were unusable, making a fight against it extremely dangerous. The Undead Knights passive ability Fatal Strike could trigger anytime, whether in a mounted fight or close combat, with melee combat seemingly having a higher chance. I cant engage in close combat with him! Song Jian thought, repeating the fight strategy used against the Fire Elemental Lord. Controlling four long swords and constantly unleashing Snowy Night, keeping a safe distance from the Undead Knight using Sword Shadow Step. After losing the speed boost from the mount, the Undead Knight wasnt fast to begin with. Under the heavy snow, his speed was slower than a normal person. Seeing Song Jian continuously kiting the Undead Knight around the coliseum while the Abyssal Nightmare was harmless, standing in the middle of the coliseum causing an uproar in the spectator stands; they didnt seem satisfied with the situation in the coliseum. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cheating, this is cheating! An Undead Knight without a horse- still call it a knight? Unfair! Damn it, you cant do this. This kind of battle is completely unwatchable! Kill him, we want to see bloodshed, not some pansies fighting! What the hell are they up to? Just now, against two Level 35 Elite Bosses, they never once shouted! Gao Dongxin angrily hit the observation deck. They just want to see how these monsters kill real humans Zhao Dan said. Those bastards! Gao Dongxin cursed. As long as Song Jian sticks to this plan, Its possible to wear down the Undead Knight. If the ninth level could be passed this easily, then the chances of achieving ten wins in a row are much higher. Suddenly, an Undead Witch in the spectator stands stands up and shouts out, I am willing to offer a pair of speed boots to this pitiful knight, request for a bloodletting judgement! Chapter 712: 712: Bloody Judgement Chapter 712: Chapter 712: Bloody Judgement Just as Song Jian was on the verge of victory, having already whittled down the Undead Knights Vitality Points to below 70%, a female Undead Witch suddenly stood up in the audience, shouting loudly, I want to provide this poor knight with a pair of Acceleration Boots! I request a Bloody Verdict! The audience beside the Undead Witch cheered loudly and shouted together, Bloody Verdict, Bloody Verdict! Soon, the entire audience stood up and roared in unison: Bloody Verdict, Bloody Verdict What what are they doing? Gao Dongxin said in surprise. Bloody Verdict? Whats that? I havent seen it in previous duels Zhao Dan also looked astounded. At this moment, the system Elfs voice rang out across the arena: Bloody Verdict is a sacred verdict initiated by the live audience. To activate a Bloody Verdict, one million Doomsday Coins must be consumed. The verdict allows the audience to provide help to any duelist in the arena by giving them a single item! Arena duels are sacred and fair. Regardless of the tier or level of the equipment provided by the audience, an equivalent item must be given to the opponent as compensation! Bloody Verdict cannot be refused and can only be activated once during a duel! Bloody Verdict will upgrade the reward for ten consecutive victories! Gao Dongxin exclaimed in shock, This this is cheating, right? This is cheating, cheating! In the last two sentences, he even leaned on the railing and shouted. I never thought there would be so many rules in the arena! Zhao Dan appeared thoughtful and whispered, Previous challengers were too weak and couldnt gather any information. It seems that today will be different. I have to write down all this information! System Elf: Undead Witch Susanna pays one million Doomsday Coins to initiate Bloody Verdict! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System Elf: Undead Witch Susanna hands over a level 35 Gold Quality item Rowells Charging Boots to the Undead Knight. System Elf: Undead Witch Susanna hands over a level 35 Gold Quality item Stealth Orb to Challenger Song Jian. Song Jian, who was more than a dozen meters away from the Undead Knight, suddenly found an extra item, the Stealth Orb, in his inventory. Stealth Orb (Gold), special item, usage effect: Immediately takes effect when placed in the backpack, allows the user to automatically master max level Stealth Technique, movement speed increased by 5% while stealthed, detection probability reduced by 30%. Seeing the attributes of this orb, Song Jian revealed a bitter smile on his face; This piece of gold equipment was very valuable, and the Stealth Technique was the core skill of thieves and assassins alike; currently, not a single player could level up their Stealth Technique to max level. The most important thing was that the Stealth Technique learned by players reduced movement speed during stealth; level 1 Stealth Technique reduced movement speed by 50%, whereas max level Stealth Technique reduced movement speed by only 5%. However, this orb increased movement speed by 5% during stealth and reduced detection probability by 30% a highly valuable item. Such a treasure would surely be fiercely contested by players in the auction house, especially for those professions that relied on stealth; they would be willing to spend their entire fortune to acquire this item. However, this equipment had no use for Song Jian at the moment, as Stealth Technique could not be used during combat. This piece of equipment, as good as it was, could not immediately enhance his power. The boots obtained by the other party, as their name suggests, are ones that increase the users movement speed and undoubtedly possess an acceleration skill, greatly benefiting the current Undead Knight. As long as the Undead Knight can catch up to Song Jian, the situation would immediately turn around. In a close combat situation, the Undead Knight is even capable of fighting against someone with second-tier combat power. If the passive skill Fatal Strike activates during close combat, it would be an instant kill for anyone. Song Jian could clearly see that the Undead Knight had changed into a pair of boots, which are visibly different from the rest of its equipment. Apparently, the previous ensemble was a set, and replacing the boots now could mean a loss of a set attribute. Nevertheless, the change in the Undead Knights speed was apparent after equipping the boots. Most importantly, the thick snow seemed unable to slow it down. It moved as if gliding on the snow towards Song Jian. Immunity to slow status? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. He originally thought the boots would carry some acceleration abilities or an active ability to temporarily remove slow debuffs. However, he didnt expect these scorpion boots to possess a passive skill with immunity to slow effects. This puts a big restraint on Song Jians Snow Dance Sword technique. You think I can only restrict your speed? Song Jian snorted coldly, counterattacking and charging directly towards the Undead Knight. Seeing Song Jian ready to face the Undead Knight head-on, the audience roared with excitement! Fatal Strike, Fatal Strike, Fatal Strike! The Undead Witch stood up, clenched her fists, and shouted loudly. Following her lead, almost everyone in the audience rose from their seats and roared, Fatal Strike, Fatal Strike They all wanted to see Song Jian being killed by the Undead Knights passive skill, the Fatal Strike. All humans in the treasure chests looked somber. In room 102, a middle-aged man stared at the field intently and whispered, Fortunately, these monsters wont appear on Earth That may not be true. They have already appeared before our eyes. How can you be sure that they wont show up on the streets or even in your own home in the near future? Clutching the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, Song Jian battled against the Undead Knight. At his side, the three longswords moved as if controlled by invisible hands, thrusting at the Undead Knight from various angles. For a moment, it was as if four master swordsmen were besieging the Undead Knight. The clamor about the Fatal Strike irritated the Undead Knight, whose passive skill, Fatal Strike, was not something it could activate at will. Sometimes it wouldnt even trigger in several battles, but since the effect is so strong, the chances of it activating are extremely low. Soon, the Undead Knight found that in close combat, it was no match for Song Jian. By the time it managed to land a blow on Song Jian, he had already slashed it four or five times. Song Jians vitality points loss would be around 300 compared to the Undead Knight, who would lose 1,500 to 2,000 vitality points. Why is your damage so high? The Undead Knight couldnt help but roar out. Although its vitality points were five or six times that of Song Jian, by now, the Undead Knight had lost more than half of its vitality, while Song Jians vitality still remained above 60%. Most importantly, during the battle, Song Jian could actually take out items to restore vitality and spirit points from time to time. How could the Undead Knight bear this? Its irritation grew increasingly, to the point where the Undead Knight finally couldnt take it anymore. With a low growl, it swung the double-handed sword, sending two longswords in mid-air flying. The Undead Knight leaped high into the air; A brilliant crimson glow flashed across the blade of the double-handed sword, and Song Jian immediately sensed a colossal threat charging towards him. Instant kill? Song Jians face finally changed, and the sharp-eyed spectators in the audience excitedly yelled out. Chapter 713: 713: The Deadly Strike Chapter 713: Chapter 713: The Deadly Strike The fatal blow! The Undead Knight finally triggered its passive talent, Fatal Blow! Regardless of the opponents strength, defense, or how much vitality points they have, there is a great chance of killing the opponent instantly! This is the terror of the Undead Knight, the only first-tier combat power that can kill a second-tier combat power; Its the fatal blow, it triggered the fatal blow! Someone in the audience shouted out loud, his face glowing red with excitement. The chance of triggering Fatal Blow is extremely low. Very few people have been able to witness the power of the Fatal Blow. Most of the people who have seen the Fatal Blow were already dead. Now, the audience had the opportunity to witness its power, they all became immediately excited. The entire audience was buzzing, even the humans in the boxes had all stood up, nervously looking towards the arena; This was the first time a human had reached the ninth round, and almost all the audience was cheering for Song Jians opponent. Unconsciously, all the humans in the boxes were emotionally standing behind Song Jian. Die! The Undead Knight growled, a surge of joy rushing to his heart. No matter how formidable his opponents attack, as long as he triggered the Fatal Blow, the opponent would have no chance of surviving; What a pity for that Stealth Orb! A strange thought suddenly surfaced in the Undead Knights mind; At that moment, a brilliant golden Sword Qi suddenly exploded onto Song Jians Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The Undead Knight sneered to himself internally that no matter how hard the opponent struggled, there was no technique that could defend against the Fatal Blow! Sacred Parry! Song Jian muttered, his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and the Undead Knights Double-handed Sword violently collided with each other; Pop~ Just like a bubble bursting, all the power of the Undead Knight disappeared, the red light on his sword blade also vanished, and both of them were thrown towards the back after the collision; Song Jian struggled to get up. A foot-long sword wound appeared on his chest, and blood was gushing out; Surgical Treatment! Song Jian swiftly cast a healing skill on himself to stop the bleeding, then took out a bottle of honey wine to slowly recover; The Undead Knight, on the other hand, rolled over twice on the ground before struggling to stand up; How did you not die? The Undead Knight said in surprise; Just then, a red light suddenly appeared in the sky, slashing fiercely towards the Undead Knight; Crack~ The red light flashed through the Undead Knights body and disappeared. The standing Undead Knight wobbled for a moment, then suddenly split in two and fell onto the arena floor; The arena fell silent, then after a while a heartbreaking scream rang out from the audience stands: No! Heracles! Looking up, the Undead Witch who had called for the Bloody Judgment was furiously screaming, her piercing screech echoed throughout the entire arena. I curse you, human, I, Susanna, swear on my life core, you will The Undead Witch, Susanna, glared at Song Jian with vicious eyes, and started to chant a curse loudly; Just then, a peal of thunder sounded in the sky over the arena, a sword formed of thunder, the Sword of Divine Punishment, stabbed down at the Undead Witch, Susanna; Boom~ With a muffled crash, the Thunderbolt Sword brutally hit the Undead Witch. Without even letting out a scream, the Undead Witchs body turned into ash instantly; The rules of the arena are sacrosanct and inviolable. Anyone who dares to offend will be punished! The voice of the system elf echoed throughout the entire arena. This time, its voice was loud and resonant, filled with an endless sense of authority; The audience fell silent, no one daring to challenge these events, all out of fear. Song Jians lips twitched into a small smile; it looks like one of his enemies had just disappeared. The opponent had even given him a thirty-five-level gold quality item. The Undead Knight was killed by the Sacred Parry, which rebounded his passive skill Fatal Blow. After it died, the Abyssal Nightmare let out a long hiss, its figure gradually fading away, returning to the Abyssal Hell; He did it, Song Jian won! Gao Dongxin excitedly hugged Zhao Dan, starting to bounce in joy. What skill did he use? Zhao Dan wore an astonished expression. She was surprised by Song Jians combat power when he was previously fighting the Undead Knight head-on. After the Undead Knight triggered the Fatal Blow, an unbeatable skill, Song Jian was able to use a rebound skill, bouncing the opponents passive skill effect back. This gave Zhao Dan an almost unbelievable feeling. I dont know. Whatever it was, he won! He won! Gao Dongxin exclaimed excitedly; Alright, theres still the last round. Dont celebrate too early! Zhao Dan patted Gao Dongxins shoulder and said. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No problem, he will definitely be fine! Gao Dongxin laughed: Even the Undead Knight couldnt beat him, and the Abyssal Nightmare was scared stiff by him, he will definitely win the tenth round! Youve become Song Jians little fan girl now, so much faith in him? Zhao Dan joked; Gao Dongxin blushed slightly, huffed, and ran back to the grandstand to watch the arena carefully. Song Jian sat in the arena, slowly recovering his status. Without the addition of all his equipment, his actual combat power had declined by more than three levels, otherwise, he wouldnt have been injured; Most of the players who came to the arena to challenge were in the same situation as him, without the enhancement of equipment. Many players were not used to this and overestimated themselves, which usually resulted in a bitter defeat. After Song Jian had fully recovered, the opponent for the tenth round still hadnt shown up. The railing gate on the opposite side was tightly closed, and the audience around was silent. It seemed that everyone was waiting for the tenth round opponent; Whats happening? Dont tell me they dont have an opponent for the tenth round? Gao Dongxin complained discontentedly. By now, more than ten minutes had passed and she was growing impatient. Isnt it good to give Song Jian more recovery time? Zhao Dan laughed; Hmm, he has long been ready. Didnt you see him preparing? Gao Dongxin grumbled; Oh, so youre not worried about the tenth round opponent, but youre concerned that Song Jians been waiting too long! Zhao Dan laughed; Gao Dongxin was stunned, then her face turned red: Dan sister, why do you also like to tease people While Zhao Dan was teasing Gao Dongxin, in the arena, the rail gate opposite Song Jian slowly opened, his opponent for the tenth round had finally appeared. Chapter 714: 714: Gladiator Chapter 714: Chapter 714: Gladiator The arenas fence slowly opened, and a gladiator clad in simple armor, wearing a big red cape, holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left hand, slowly walked out of the fence; Level 35, tier one combat power? Song Jian squinted his eyes, examining the opponent who walked out of the fence: With strength less than an Undead Knight, how could he possibly be the tenth guardian? Song Jian was puzzled, but soon, his face changed because he saw that behind this gladiator, more than ten similarly dressed gladiators walked out in a row; All level 35, tier one combat power! Song Jians face turned gloomy, the previous Undead Knight, although the cheating was somewhat hidden, since the Abyssal Nightmare was the mount of the Undead Knight, it barely made sense; But now, this was blatant cheating, as a total of twelve level 35, tier one combat power gladiators walked out of the fence; The most important thing was that after these gladiators came out, they automatically formed a square, raising their spears high and shouting, Sparta, Sparta, Sparta! Damn it, this isnt cheating! Song Jian was instantly furious. After all, he was only a level 35 player with a tier one combat power, and all his equipment was left in the game. If he were allowed to wear all the equipment, he would still have the confidence to fight the twelve Spartan gladiators. But now, his strength was less than sixty percent of what it was in the game. To battle against these twelve well-coordinated tier one combat power elite BOSSes would be no different from courting death; The audiences noises surged, whistling, cheering, and boisterous laughter filled the air; This is simply murder! Zhao Dans face changed dramatically, never expecting the arenas tenth stage to feature a small squad of elite BOSSes with tier one combat power. No player would be able to win at this stage! Its over, I didnt expect this arena to be a trap! Gao Dongxin revealed a look of despair on his face. Other spectators in the stalls also shook their heads, some even got up and left, and it was unlikely that anyone would challenge the arena again for a long time to come. You want to compete on numbers with me? Song Jian sneered. Opening the skill bar, Song Jian directly cast the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, and soon, he received a system prompt; System: Do you want to use the Blood Pool Summoning Skill in the real world? In the real world, the cost of using Blood Pool Summoning Skill is doubled! System: Casting Blood Pool Summoning Skill in the real world may have some adverse effects, do you want to continue? Song Jian hesitated, wondering about the adverse effects? What did that mean? The system did not provide an answer; Summon! Song Jian said silently in his heart; Whoosh- Streams of red light flashed beside Song Jian, and thirty red crows appeared around him. As soon as they appeared, they began to fly around haphazardly, soon landing on the walls around the arena; These blood crows were the size of basketballs, spreading their wings like small eagles. Their eyes emitted a demonic, scarlet glow that released a strange energy when staring at a person, causing confusion; Level 30 summoned creatures? Is Song Jian a summoner too? Zhao Dan exclaimed in surprise. Only summoners in the game could summon so many battle pets at once. Ordinary players only had one or two pets, and having more would come at an increasingly higher cost. But that wasnt all, Song Jian quickly summoned thirty blood corpses and thirty blood wolves; Next, Song Jian opened the skill bar and put a skill point into the Blood Pool Summoning Skill.; As the Blood Pool had not leveled up further, Song Jian could not summon any new summoned creatures. However, after upgrading the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, all the summoned blood creatures had their levels raised to 35, and even gained a passive critical strike blood-sucking effect; The spectators were stunned. They were now somewhat confused about the profession of the human in the arena; A two-headed troll with meaty wings sneered: Does having a lot of summons make him great? Humph, even if they are all raised to level 35, these summoned creatures still lack tier one combat power against the twelve Spartan gladiators; annihilation is just a matter of time., Exactly. Hes obviously a swordsman, yet hes diverting his attention to so many pets. Its a total lack of focus! Ha ha ha, I remember the Spartan gladiators have a passive skill called Bloodthirsty Cruelty. The more enemies they kill, the more powerful their attack. Is this human here to make a joke, deliberately boosting the enemys attack power? Seeing Song Jian summon so many pets, the twelve Spartan gladiators didnt show any fear; on the contrary, they roared excitedly, Victory, victory, victory! The chief Spartan gladiator, wielding a spear, pointed at Song Jian and roared, Charge at the enemy! Its skull will become the glory of the Spartans! Boom- Twelve Spartan gladiators charged together, raising an unstoppable momentum; Song Jian looked at the Spartan gladiators rushing towards him and a sneer appeared on his face, Do you think this is over? Too naive! With a thought, a black giant dragon, about seven or eight meters long, appeared above Song Jians head. With a spread of its wings, a crisp dragon chant echoed throughout the arena; A dragon, a black dragon, how is this possible? How could he have a giant dragon as a battle pet! In the stands, countless races of various appearances all stood up in surprise, staring in disbelief at the black dragon flying in the arenas sky. Although it hasnt grown into adulthood, it is indeed a member of the Dragon Clan, and even the most formidable black dragon among the five-colored dragons Damn, giant dragons have a natural order difference. Even within the same combat power tier, these Spartan gladiators cannot defeat a black dragon! No, it hasnt fully grown yet; its still young. The Spartans still have a chance! Have you forgotten the human who summoned it? Do you think hed do nothing while those muscle-brained Spartans attack the black dragon? So, is this human going to achieve the ten consecutive victories? Impossible, this is absolutely impossible! In the spectator stands, the noise grew louder, and everyone seemed to have forgotten about the arena duel itself, focusing entirely on the black dragon summoned by Song Jian; Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, an angry voice rang out from the stands: Human, you dare to capture a member of the Dragon Clan as a battle pet! This behavior is unforgivable! Prepare for being hunted down by the Dragon Clan for eternity! PS: Thank you to Scarlet Moon O Night for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 715: 715: Ancient Red Dragon Chapter 715: Chapter 715: Ancient Red Dragon The very instant Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon, everyones attention in the spectators seats was already completely transfixed on the Black Dragon. Nobody cared anymore about whether the Spartans could kill Song Jian. Then, at this moment, a voice roared furiously, Human, you shall face the relentless pursuit of the Dragon Clan, for you have insulted a mighty race! Song Jian lifted his head to find an elderly figure in a bright red robe hovering in the air above the spectators seats, standing like a deity in mid-air. The furious look in his eyes was enough to set Song Jian alight. Hovering behind this elder was the terrifyingly powerful spectral projection of an ancient Red Dragon. Practically all of the spectators around it were trembling, falling to their knees at its feet. Dragon Might! This is a mature giant dragon! Moreover, it has Tier Three combat power! Song Jians heart sank. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system notification. System: Youve been marked with a Dragon Mark by an ancient Red Dragon, your reputation within the Dragon Clan has dropped to hostility; System: The Dragon Mark emits a unique signal that only the Dragon Clan can detect. Within a thousand meter radius, any dragon clansmen will proactively attack you relentlessly; System: Due to the Dragon Mark, all dragon beasts, dragon servants, and half-dragon beings of impure lineage will fear you. As long as they detect your presence, they will flee and dare not to face you in combat directly! I knew something like this would happen sooner or later! Song Jians face turned grim as he sensed the faint Dragon Might emitting from his body. Just then, three golden chains materialized out of thin air around the ancient Red Dragon, binding it tightly. Following this, a black whip about thirty feet long appeared in mid-air; Ancient Red Dragon, youve violated the Arenas rules. Due to minor charges, you are sentenced to three whippings! the voice of the systems elf resonated within the entire Arena; Smack, smack, smack~ The black whip lashed ruthlessly against the ancient Red Dragon. Blazing radiance exploded from its robe as if a defense mechanism was activated. However, it was useless. The first strike shattered its robe and left deep gashes across its body, some of which were so severe that the bone was visible; Human, the pain Ive suffered today will be returned to you a hundredfold! I swear on the name of the ancient Red Dragon Tuya Tymas Edisia, I will hang your head on the Red Dragon Cliff Before it could finish its threat, the second strike of the whip severely lashed its body; The three Dragon Punishment strikes leveled the ancient Red Dragon with Tier Three combat power to the brink of death; After the punishment ended, the ancient Red Dragon collapsed from the air and slumped onto its seat. It took a few gasps for breath, shot two malicious glances at Song Jian, then slowly faded from its seat, seemingly having left the premises entirely. Tuya Tymas Edisia, huh? A chill flashed across the corners of Song Jians mouth; After the spectacle, everyones eyes returned once again to the arena. The appearance of the Black Dragon immediately sent the morale of the twelve Spartan Fighters plummeting. Although they mustered their courage and shouted at the Black Dragon, they immediately halted their charge when the Black Dragon released its Dragon Might; Spartans fear nothing! shouted the leader, brandishing his spear and throwing it at the hovering Black Dragon; The spear, as swift as lightning, punctured the body of the Black Dragon dealing over six hundred damage. The other Spartan Fighters seemed encouraged and joined the leader in throwing their spears; The Black Dragon roared, beating its wings so that a wild wind arose, scattering the spears. In the end, they only inflicted double-digit damage to the Black Dragon; At this point, Song Jian had summoned four long swords. He held one in hand, while the remaining three orbited him like satellites, rushing towards the Spartan gladiators. The weaponless Spartans could only engage with Song Jian bare-handed. In a short time, their bodies were riddled with sword cuts, causing their vitality points to plummet. Shield Strike! The gladiators gripped their shields in both hands, using them as weapons to hurl a fierce blow at Song Jian. Clang, clang, clang, clang~ Song Jians vitality points dramatically dropped, almost halving instantly. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tai Chi Sword Skill! A faint stream of grey energy revolved around Song Jian, deflecting all incoming attacks. At that moment, the Black Dragon above let out a roar, blasting a scorching dragon breath towards the Spartan gladiators. Boom~ Over each Spartan gladiators head floated more than a thousand damage points. Along with the burning effect, the dragons flaming breath ignited on their bodies. The Blood Wolves and Blood Ghouls summoned by Song Jian also roared, pouncing towards the Spartan gladiators. A grand melee ensued within the arena. With the aid of these summoned creatures, Song Jian suddenly had his hands free. He used the four long swords simultaneously to unleash a flurry of snow-covered attacks, covering the entire arena in a thick layer of snow. The flurry of sword qi swept across, slashing the Spartans repeatedly. A blizzard of damage numbers floated up from their heads, looking brutally relentless. At this moment, a Spartan gladiator suddenly leaped high, picking up a long spear flung aside by the Black Dragon, and lunged at the Blood Ravens perched on the arena wall. His aim was to stack the passive exploitable effects of the Blood Ravens, which among the summoned creatures, seemed easiest to kill. The chosen Blood Raven merely tilted its head without flying away. Its blood-red eyes twinkled with an eerie light. Just then, the leaping Spartans sharp gaze grew misty. He seemed to forget what he was doing and abruptly thrust his spear into his own thigh. Thud~ A gush of blood sprayed out from his leg. The pain brought him to his senses, but his body uncontrollably plummeted to the ground. His self-inflicted wound was so powerful, it caused a Disabled effect to appear in his status bar. At Song Jians command, the Golden Demonslaying Sword traced an arc in the air, sparking with electricity. It viciously hacked into this already disabled Spartan gladiator. Flash Thunder Strike! Fast beyond the Spartans reaction time, the Golden Demonslaying Sword slashed him hard across his back, eliciting a tragic scream. The slashing continued relentlessly. By the time he fell, he was already a lifeless corpse. Upon sensing their comrades death, the remaining Spartan gladiators let out sorrowful howls. Astonishingly, they clawed deep bloody marks on their own chests, looking at Song Jian with furious eyes and roaring loudly: Blood fight, blood fight, blood fight! Chapter 716: 716: Fight to the Death Chapter 716: Chapter 716: Fight to the Death The Spartans roared for a bloody battle, which meant they were determined to fight to the death, but in the arena, only one would stand in the end, whether challenger or defender. Thus, their cries for a bloody battle had no meaning; With a thought from Song Jian, thirty Blood Crows flew towards the Spartans, targeting a Spartan gladiator with his Vitality Points reduced by half using a control skill; The spear that originally aimed at Song Jian suddenly weakened. Song Jian took advantage of this, controlling four longswords and launching four Flash Thunder Strikes onto the Spartan, each attack dealing over a thousand damage; These Spartan gladiators originally had less than 8000 Vitality Points. With this round of damage, the injured gladiator was instantly killed. The second one! Song Jian whispered. After leveling up the Blood Pool Summoning Skill, these originally scouting Blood Crows had now also gained a control skill called Enchantment, which was difficult to guard against due to its stealthy release. However, the skill duration was very short, lasting less than two seconds and was difficult to use repeatedly on the same target. When used for the second time, the odds of being resisted would increase significantly; However, for Song Jian, he didnt need to keep these Spartans controlled. As long as there was a brief pause, he could deal heavy damage to them and even instantly kill some injured Spartan gladiators; Sparta A scream rang out as another Spartan gladiator was hit by a Vortex Fireball sprayed by the Black Dragon. Engulfed in scorching Dragon Breath, he couldnt finish his last words before dying; The remaining Spartan gladiators showed sorrowful and furious expressions. One of them fiercely thrust his spear into a Blood Wolves body, before unleashing a skill and launching a fierce attack. In an instant, dozens of spear phantoms relentlessly stabbed the Blood Wolf, turning it into a pool of blood; As he excitedly raised his spear, preparing to shout, two Blood Wolves targeted him and pounced; With the Black Dragon in the air not daring to attack, these Spartan gladiators who couldnt fly could only desperately dodge the dragons assaults. However, Song Jian was surrounded by at least four gladiators, while the rest were fending off the monsters he had summoned. Fighting with the strength of a Tier 1 elite, they could completely crush these Blood Zombies and Blood Wolves, however, the number of these creatures was several times that of the gladiators. They knew no fear and would even risk severe injuries to bite a gladiator, causing considerable trouble for those left; Most importantly, Song Jians formidable attack power could not be resisted by just one or even two gladiators. Even with four gladiators attacking Song Jian simultaneously, under the powerful assault of four longswords, they could only retreat incessantly; All the Blood Zombies were killed, only seven or eight Blood Wolves remained, and even the flying Blood Crows had been skewered to death by the gladiators with their spears; Only the Black Dragon continued to wreak havoc, breathing fire and launching Vortex Fireballs. At level 35, the Black Dragon had learned a new skill C Meteor Fall Strike! Meteor Fall Strike was a composite magic, dealing triple damage to the target through fire, earth, and physical impact. However, with the Black Dragons current strength, it could only release one meteor at a time and needed a long rest in between; At this moment, the gladiators were glowing faintly crimson, a result of their passive skill Bloodthirsty Cruelty, which stacked their attack power based on the enemies they killed. The effect lasted a long time, up to 120 minutes; Moreover, with each enemy slain, the duration would refresh. The more enemies the Spartans killed, the stronger they became; Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The gladiator with the most stacked Bloodthirsty Cruelty was the leader, who had already gained twelve stacks and increased attack power by 120%. This effect could be infinitely stacked, and if allowed to do so, no one could withstand their attacks; Spear Throw! The leading gladiator roared, and his spear drew an arc in the air, piercing a Blood Crow and causing it to explode. His Bloodthirsty Cruelty effect immediately added another stack; Song Jian frowned, as by now the Blood Crows had all used their Enchantment skill on the gladiators and the chances of being resisted again were huge. The skill had lost its usefulness in battle. Now, the Blood Crows had become tools for the remaining gladiators to stack Bloodthirsty Cruelty. With a thought from Song Jian, the remaining dozen Blood Crows turned back into blood and returned to the games Blood Pool; Roar~ Two Blood Wolves tackled a gladiator to the ground, their sharp fangs fiercely piercing his throat and instantly killing him; On the other side, a gladiator who had been constantly attacking Song Jian couldnt take it anymore, and he roared, charging towards the two Blood Wolves. He thrust his spear into one of the wolves before lifting it up and smashing it into the other; Even though the gladiators strength far surpassed that of the Blood Wolves, by facing seven or eight of them at once, they showed no fear. The cunning wolves didnt fight gladiators in good condition. Instead, they continuously moved around, targeting the severely injured ones; The number of Blood Wolves was also dwindling, and by the time Song Jian killed another gladiator, all of the Blood Wolves in the arena had been wiped out as well. At this point, apart from Song Jian and the Black Dragon above him, there were only five Spartan gladiators left. Though among these five, besides the leader who still maintained over 60% Vitality Points, the other four were all severely injured, with scars and wounds all over their bodies; However, the momentum of these gladiators remained strong, giving off the impression that they could fight against a hundred enemies despite being only five in number; The remaining gladiators were all covered in a strong Red Glow, with at least ten stacks of Bloodthirsty Cruelty on each, while the leader had already gained eighteen stacks; Sparta! Two gladiators shouted, holding their spears and initiating an attack on Song Jian; At this moment, the Black Dragon in the sky suddenly launched a Meteor Fall Strike towards the two of them. A flaming meteor, the size of a grinding stone, appeared out of thin air in mid-air and fiercely crashed down; Boom! The two Spartan gladiators were directly sent flying, with their already low Vitality Points hit hard by this attack, bringing them to the brink of death; At this moment, the leading Spartan gladiator suddenly roared, rushing towards the two injured gladiators, and viciously thrust his spear into their throats, finishing their last sliver of Vitality Points; Chapter 717: 717: The Twenty-Second Floor Chapter 717: Chapter 717: The Twenty-Second Floor After the leader of the Spartans gladiators reaped two more of his comrades, the effect of his savage carnage stacked to twenty layers, his body ablaze with a fiery red glow that rose like flames into the sky. The remaining two gladiators looked at each other, deserted their shields, and threw them at Song Jian, then rushed at him with long spears in a desperate kill-or-be-killed approach. Grrr~ The Black Dragon spewed another stream of scorching Dragon Breath at the two men, who, instead of evading, charged at Song Jian enduring the Dragon Breath. They thrust their spears frantically, relentless as a rainbow. Song Jian, taken aback, stumbled back five or six steps to regain his footing. Clang, clang, clang~ The constant clattering of metal resonated in the air as the two gladiators were hit directly by the Dragon Breath, causing their Vitality Points to plummet drastically. Their bodies cloaked in roaring flames, their bright red cloaks caught fire as well, which they swiftly yanked off and discarded. Splat, splat~ Song Jians shoulder and abdomen were pierced by the long spears of the two gladiators, creating two bloody holes. Thud, thud, thud~ Song Jian withdrew a dozen steps, the blood spouting from his wounds like a fountain. He immediately employed surgical treatment to stop the bleeding. Lifting his gaze to the two gladiators, a look of astonishment crossed his face. At this moment, these two gladiators appeared beyond recognition, their bodies burnt and no intact skin in sight. Covered in sword wounds, their injuries were at least five or six times worse than Song Jians. These two managed to land their hits by completely foregoing their defense, allowing all four of Song Jians long swords to slash across their bodies on a counterattack. Sparta! Both gladiators roared in unison, raising their long spears imbued with their last vestiges of energy. Their bodies arched backward like drawn bows, before they hurled their spears almost simultaneously. After releasing their final blow, the two Spartan gladiators knees buckled and they slumped to the ground drained of all energy, their heads still held high, their gaze tracking the trajectory of their thrown spears towards Song Jian. Witnessing the two spears spearheading his way like shooting stars, Song Jian wore a serious expression on his face. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, Dusk-Drifting Snowfall! Song Jian brandished his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword and initiated the first move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. At his side, the three long swords maneuvered spontaneously, their movements identical to those of the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword in Song Jians hands. Snow fluttered throughout the sky, forming four ice-encrusted dragons that bellowed, their claws reaching out to snatch the two flying spears. But as soon as the four frosty dragons touched the spears, they were instantly shattered by the concentrated energy emanating from them. Did they have the certain-hit attribute? Song Jians eyes widened in surprise. His figure swiftly retreated, instantly arriving at the lower wall of the arena. The two spears adjusted their angles in midair and continued to surge towards Song Jian, with no decrease in their speed. Tai Chi Sword Skill! With no other choice, Song Jian had to resort to his strongest defensive skill, the Tai Chi Sword Skill. The four long swords initiated the Tai Chi Sword Skill simultaneously, the four hazy streaks of energy coalescing into a massive yin-yang Tai Chi insignia that slowly began to rotate beside him. Upon contact with the Tai Chi insignia, the two long spears visibly slowed down, but continued their unwavering trajectory towards Song Jian. Thud, thud~ The two long spears pierced Song Jians shoulder almost simultaneously, but this time they barely penetrated an inch before they fell limply to the ground. The two fallen Spartan gladiators wore disappointed expressions. They turned their heads to look at the last standing Spartan gladiator in the arena. The Spartan, burning with a flame-like, crimson energy, showed a face full of determination. With a leap, he landed in front of his two fallen comrades, thrusting his long spear into their backs to reap the last remnant of their Vitality Points. Boom! The crimson energy on the Spartan gladiator intensified like scorching flames, making him appear like a man of fire. Sparta! The Spartan gladiator, now with twenty-two layers of bloody cruelty stacked, leaped high into the air, charging at the Black Dragon hovering in midair. The Black Dragon, at this moment, was more than thirty meters above the ground. Yet this Spartan gladiator was soaring towards its belly as if he was flying. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With half his body shielded by the shield, the long spear in his hand, akin to a beasts fangs, brutally impaled the Black Dragons belly. A painful roar echoed throughout the arena as torrents of fresh blood gushed from the Black Dragons belly, causing its Vitality Points to drop by more than a third in an instant. Song Jian was shocked, not anticipating that the enemy would target the Black Dragon. Watching the severe injury of the Black Dragon, Song Jian immediately cast surgical treatment on the Black Dragon and withdrew it back to the Pet Space. Although the final Spartan gladiator managed to critically wound the Black Dragon, he was also pretty battered, being fiercely slapped to the ground from midair by the Black Dragons claw. Three severe wounds extended from his shoulder to his ribs, deep enough to expose the bone. How did his damage stack up to such a terrifying extent? Song Jian was surprised as he observed the wilting Black Dragon in the Pet Space. Prior to this, the Spartans gladiators barely made a dent to the Black Dragon. Their spears couldnt even puncture the Black Dragons robust scales! But now, the Spartan gladiator before him not only broke through the Black Dragons defense, but also critically wounded it. What Song Jian didnt know was that once the Spartans gladiators bloody and savage effect stacked over twenty layers, it triggered a burst effect that raised critical hit rate by 50%. Each subsequent kill provided an additional 5% increase in critical hit rate, up to a maximum of 80%. At this point, his bloody and savage effect reached twenty-two layers, with a bone-chilling 60% critical hit rate. Coupled with the 220% increase in damage, the strike just now would have instantly killed any other player if they had taken the hit. After rolling twice on the ground, the final Spartan gladiator, disregarding his grave injuries, held a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. Crying out his battle cry, he charged at Song Jian again. With a thought in his mind, Song Jian merged his four swords into one and softly exclaimed, Immortal Sword Body! A brilliant golden radiance enveloped his body as eight shadows of long swords slowly revolved around him. A powerful force welled up from within. The Immortal Sword Body was Song Jians real trump card. The merging of the four long swords boosted his damage four-fold, along with the additional benefits from the Immortal Sword Body. Now, even a basic slash from Song Jian could cause a damage of a thousand points. If the Spartans gladiator in front of him was a sharp spear, then Song Jian was his sharpest Heavenly Sword, countering attack with attack. The domineering crimson aura and the golden Sword Qi filled the air above the arena. The two opposing forces constantly clashed, causing a stalemate. Song Jian and the Spartan gladiator fought fiercely, their spear and swords colliding countless times. Both gave it their all, vying to kill the other. PS: Thanks to Scarlet Moon O Night for the reward of 500 QiDian coins~ Chapter 718: 718: Competitive Treasure Chest Chapter 718: Chapter 718: Competitive Treasure Chest Boom! Another fierce collision took place. They then separated, with Song Jian sustaining two bloodied gashes. His gladiatorial opponent was in a worse state. His entire left arm was rendered non-functional, hanging limp aside. He had three broken ribs, and the most dangerous strike had split the area beneath his ribs. His bloody wound was gaping, reminiscent of a childs mouth, his heart beating violently within view. This was the last gladiator, his vitality points were already down to just over 800, almost low enough to be killed with a single strike. But Song Jian couldnt land the killing blow on the man, whose fighting skills had been honed to perfection. Eventually, Song Jian could only resort to offensing at the expense of his own defense. After applying a bandage to himself to stop the bleeding, Song Jian took out a bottle of honey wine and downed it. Now, Song Jian was at his wits end. If he were in a fully-equipped game mode, it wouldnt have been this brutal. Unfortunately, this was reality. Seeing Song Jian slowly regaining his vitality and mental strength, the Spartan gladiator narrowed his eyes. He knew he couldnt drag the fight out any longer since he would never manage to defeat this opponent before him. Sparta! the gladiator cried, bounding like a spring until he was about seven or eight meters high. Hovering slightly in mid-air, he then bolted down towards Song Jian, landing like a meteor with a long trailing blaze. This deadly dive from the sky was the gladiators last-ditch effort, akin to self-destruction, ensuring his death no matter the outcome of the attack. Crucially, this skill, like the previous Spear Throw, had an attribute of certain hit C it was unavoidable. To execute such a skill, the gladiator used up most of his vitality points and defence points in addition to consuming a significant amount of mental strength, a choice only made by gladiators resigned to mutual destruction. The falling gladiator left Song Jian preparing to dodge, but he suddenly felt a sense of dj vu, much like when he was previously confronted with two long spears. Its that certain hit attribute again! Song Jian wrinkled his brows. There was no escaping this type of attack, neither could skills be used to hide during battles, as once this skill was executed, the target was already locked on; forced to endure the blow passively. Having glanced at his skill bar, he noted that the Sacred Parry had cooled down. As the gladiator plunged down, Song Jian mimicked a throat-slitting action and raised his sword to his chest. Just as the gladiators spear was less than three meters away from Song Jian, a golden light radiated from him, and he fiercely swung the sword at the oncoming gladiator. Ding~ The clear sound of collision echoed around the arena, sending Song Jian flying backwards. The intense impact made him spit a mouthful of fresh blood again. Pulling himself off the ground, the beaten and battered Song Jian began to laugh heartily while tilted head back. The gladiators expression was one of disbelief. He had definitely struck his opponent, yet the inflicted damage was minimal. Impossible! In that moment, the gladiator was sent airborne by a sudden attackan over-3000-point critical hit popped from above his head and onto the display, instantly draining his vitality points. By the time his body hit the air, the gladiator was already a corpse, without even a moment to react. As the gladiators corpse landed with a heavy thud, the entire arena erupted with the roars of firecrackers and fireworks. Above the arena, a dazzling array of fireworks lit up the sky. All the spectators who had come to watch the duel started to leave, cursing as they did. One by one, their figures disappeared from the stands. Those who were in the boxes were all looking at Song Jian, standing in the center of the arena, drenched in blood and utterly disheveled. Their faces portrayed sheer disbelief. He He won? Gao Dongxin couldnt believe his eyes. He even pinched his cheeks hard until they turned red. Only then did he begin to jump around with excitement. Zhao Dan, too, looked at Song Jian, ecstatic. She was startled to find that he finally won under the assault of twelve elite first-tier bosses. Moreover, Song Jian had managed to summon a Black Dragon in the end, which was beyond her wildest imagination. As a player, Zhao Dan knew how hard it was to capture high-grade battle pets in the game! At present, many players cumbersome pets were too weak to assist in combat. The stronger creatures were beyond their capabilities and couldnt be captured; hence, many players didnt have battle pets. In the auction house, the powerful monster cubs or pet eggs were sold at sky-high prices, and they were in such high demand that they were always out of stock! A dragon, it was a dragon Zhao Dans eyes were misty, What battle pet could possibly have greater potential? Stronger power than the Dragon Clan? However, having a dragon as a battle pet would mean not only that you had strong forces, but also that youd be pursued incessantly by the Dragon Clan! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After his victory, lines of system prompts appeared in front of Song Jian, just like in-game alerts. System: Congratulations, you have achieved a great victory in the real world! System: You have received the title of Arena Slayer. Title effect: Intimidate your opponents in the arena, causing them to fear when they battle with you. The effect of this title exists whether it is worn or not; System: You have received an Arena Treasure Chest! In the center of the arena, a magnificent chest slowly emerged. This chest was more than half the height of a person, over a meter long. It was adorned with various precious gems and complex golden magic runes, hinting it was no ordinary item. Song Jian walked up to the chest, opened it up, and a radiant purple-golden light emanated from within. System: You received a special item: Game Invitation Card. Game Invitation Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to become a player and enter the game; System: You received a special item: Game Unbanning Card. Game Unbanning Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to unban the Cannot be Taken Out of the Game attribute of an in-game item, which makes it possible for the item in question to be brought from the game into the real world; System: You received a special item: Game Follower Card. Game Follower Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to capture a creature in the real world as your follower and bring it into the game. This follower will not count towards your number of followers in the game, and you dont have to pay an extra cost for this; System: You received a special item: Game Bag Expansion Card. Game Bag Expansion Card: A special item whose effect is that it can be used to unseal the sealed slots of the bag. This allows any item in the real world to be brought into the game, as well as the ability to bring any item with the attribute of can be brought out from the game into the real world; Chapter 719: 719: Special Task Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Special Task Song Jian put away four cards glowing with a purple-gold light, and the treasure chest in the center of the arena gradually disappeared. Congratulations, Song Jian. I didnt expect that you actually achieved the remarkable feat of ten consecutive victories! Gao Dongxin looked at Song Jian with a look of surprise and joy on his face. Song Jian had fully recovered now, but there was still a hint of fatigue in his eyes. The previous battles did not consume much, but from the moment he started fighting the Undead Knight, the drain on Song Jians strength started to grow bigger. In the final fight against the twelve Spartans, he had to use all his hidden cards and fight with all his might. Im honored to fulfill your expectations! Song Jian said with a smile, handing over a Game Invitation Card that was also glowing with a purple-gold light to Gao Dongxin. Among all the previous rewards, this card was of no great use to Song Jian, but for those who desired to enter the game to enhance their abilities, this card was an invaluable treasure! Zhao Dan was looking at the card in Gao Dongxins hand with envy. Although she was already a player, many people in her family wanted to join the game. Mr. Song, I wonder if you could cooperate with us, the Zhao family as well? We also need the Game Invitation Card! Zhao Dan laughed and said, And besides, there must be more rewards from the ten successive wins, right? If Mr. Song has other things and is willing to sell, our Zhao family is willing to offer a high price! Song Jian chuckled, I am not considering selling the other rewards for the time being. If you want me to sell, its pretty simple, just bring out something that interests me! Zhao Dans smile froze for a moment, and she could not help but shake her head helplessly. Considering Song Jians current strength, how could ordinary items interest him? If Gaos Family hadnt offered a part of his equipment set, believing an equipment of Gold quality could make Song Jian sell its utterly unimaginable! Leaving the Manor Castle of the arena, a satisfied smile spread across Song Jians face. Although there had been some unexpected turns in the battles in the arena, the rewards were fairly generous; The Game Unsealing Card for Song Jian was simply the more the better. If he could bring all of his equipment from the game to the real world, then he wouldnt have had to fight so hard in the arena; Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Game Follower Card could bring creatures in the real world into the game, and of course, it could bring humans in as followers. Sometimes, the Follower Card was even chased after more by big shots than the Invitation Card; As for the Bag Expansion Card, it could be said that was the biggest gain from this arena trip for Song Jian. By unlocking all the bag slots, Song Jian wouldnt have to worry about what to bring out of the game every time he left, because so far, he could only bring two items out of the game at a time; Before leaving the arena, Song Jian had already used the Bag Expansion Card, and every single grid in his bag turned into a light gold border. Song Jian hadnt decided which equipment to use the Unsealing Card on, and the creatures in the real world, even tigers and lions, were not as powerful as the monsters in the game. Currently, the Follower Card had no use for Song Jian, so he could only store it inside his bag. Song Jian no longer intended to return to his previous rented room and believed that with the strength of the Southwest Military Region, the villa he had previously bought was definitely within their surveillance range. Thinking of this, Song Jian walked directly towards Coastal Citys largest port; In the Manor Castle of the City of Hope Alliance in the game, a flash of white light passed, and Song Jians figure appeared in the castle. As soon as he entered the game, Song Jian received a message from the system. System: City of Hope Alliance has successfully created a first-level city. You automatically become the city lord of the City of Hope Alliance (first-level city)! System: You have received the City Lord seal of the City of Hope! The seal is currently in a sealed state; System: You automatically received a special task, I am a city lord! Depending on how you complete the task, youll receive different evaluations and the seal of the City Lord will be unsealed to varying degrees! Basic completion: 50% function of the seal will be unsealed, Excellent: 65%, Perfect: 98%, Extraordinary: 110%; The perfect rating only unseals 98%? How do you get the extraordinary rating, shouldnt the maximum unsealing be 100%? What is this extra 10%? Song Jian frowned slightly and immediately opened the task bar to view the special task he was automatically assigned; Special Task: I am the City Lord! Task Content 1: As a great city lord, you must first have enough resources! Please collect the following resources within a month! Food: 300,000 units, Timber: 200,000 units, Stone: 150,000 units, Gold: 50,000 units, Gems: 30,000 units; Task Content 2: As a great city lord, you must ensure the safety of all residents in your territory. Please clear all the monsters inside your territory within a month. During the task, the monsters that you kill will not respawn. After the task ends, for every extra monster, the task rating drops 1%; Task Content 3: As a great city lord, you must ensure the safety of the entire city. Please create enough defensive buildings within a month. After the task ends, the total defense value of the defensive buildings you created must reach 100,000. For every point less, the task rating drops 1%; Task Content 4: The final test: As a newly created city, you must go through the trial of blood and fire before you can truly become a shelter for humanity! A month later, you will experience a most brutal monster siege! If you successfully resist, the city will be established; if you fail, all your previous efforts will be in vain, and the City of Hope Alliance territory will become a wasteland! Song Jian carefully read every word of this special task. Each of the four tasks was not easy, whether it was resource accumulation or monster removal. It required mobilizing the entire Alliance to complete; The moment Song Jian received the task, all the people in the City of Hope Alliance received this special task. Everyone was immediately excited; I was saying, we have already completed all the steps to create the city, why isnt there a successful establishment prompt, turns out we need to complete this special task first! Wang Qi shouted in the Alliance channel. This task is too twisted*! All these resources, the time limit of one month is too tight! No matter how twisted* it is, theres no other way. We can only do our best to complete it, otherwise, all our hard work in this long time will be wasted! Yes, we need to complete it even if we have to grit our teeth, we are the first ones to create a city in Doomsday City, we must succeed! After thinking for a while, Song Jian directly said, Wang Qi, bring your team to the Manor Castle, lets have a meeting to discuss! Soon, a dozen of the City of Hope Alliances administrators gathered in the conference room. They all wore serious expressions; this task could be said to be the biggest challenge the City of Hope Alliance was facing! Chapter 720: 720: Sword Formation Chapter 720: Chapter 720: Sword Formation Boss, resources are no problem. We now have more than 800 members in our alliance. With this many people, we can gather all these resources in a month! A middle-aged man with a rough face shouted loudly. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian looked up at him and found that he didnt recognize the man, who seemed to be a new player recently absorbed into the alliance; We cant have everyone gather resources, but we can increase the development effort in the Valley of the Undead and buy the resources directly. I think, as long as the price is right, it should be easy to gather these resources! Wang Qi nodded and said; Song Jian nodded. Food, wood, and stone are the most basic materials. Even if buying them from Sin City, it wont cost much money. Gold and gems must be mined from the caves. The most important thing is that gold can be processed into gold bricks. During the process of making gold bricks, there is a chance to produce gold bricks that can be brought into the real world. Therefore, many miners like to mine gold ores, which makes gathering 50,000 units of gold in a short period difficult. As for the gems in the resources, they are not the ones found in the Valley of the Undead that can be embedded, but a material that accompanies all ores. When mining any material, there is a certain probability of obtaining it, and the higher the grade of the ore, the more likely it is to produce this kind of gem; The demand for this kind of gem on the market is not huge, and purchasing them is not difficult. The main issue is that gathering 30,000 units in a month may cause the price of these gems to rise sharply; However, since obtaining the Valley of the Undead, the City of Hope Alliance isnt short of money lately. And many players, upon learning about it, want to join the City of Hope Alliance. After all, apart from the resources in the Valley of the Undead, there are numerous undead creatures C countless Skeleton Soldiers! These monsters have high levels and low strength, so leveling up here using AOE skills is incredibly satisfying! Lets leave the matter of supplies to Wang Qi. Can you gather all these supplies within 20 days? Song Jian asked. Wang Qi shook his head and said: As long as there is enough funding, these are just ordinary materials. Moreover, our Transmission Array has opened connections with two other cities, so we can purchase supplies from them! Song Jian nodded. If these materials are placed in one alliance, the amount is massive, but if they are distributed among several major cities, they might not even cause a ripple. As long as the operation is done correctly, the price may only increase by 10 or 20% in order to gather all the required supplies; As for the second task Before Song Jian could finish speaking, Luo Tianyu interrupted him: Dont worry about the second task. As soon as our territory expands, well first clear out the small monsters in the area. Its already been done many times! We must not be careless; we need to check every nook and cranny! Wang Qi said, Especially those monsters that can go invisible but dont attack proactively. We might not notice them if they hide in some corner After thinking for a moment, Song Jian asked, Did you clean the sewers? Several people were astonished and looked at Song Jian; Damn, if you didnt remind us, we might have overlooked the monsters in the sewers Yeah, who goes in the sewers to fight monsters and level up? The environment there is terrible. But, indeed, there are quite a few monsters in the sewers. Ive been in there when doing a quest Boss, what about the sky? Do the monsters in the sky count? Someone suddenly asked. Only the territory counts, not the airspace! Song Jian said immediately, if the task included the monsters in the sky, probably no player could complete this task perfectly; So we just need to organize people to clear out the monsters in the sewers again! We must check carefully multiple times and not miss a single monster! Song Jian said with a serious expression. Although clearing out monsters seems simple, it is challenging to thoroughly clean all the monsters hiding in the corners. Players dont frequently visit some places, and some monsters can turn invisible; these factors need to be considered. The people brainstormed and came up with several targeted suggestions, all while looking at the third task; The defensive buildings provided by the system, including city walls, gates, Arrow Towers, Caltrops, and even moats, can only provide a little more than 60,000 defense points when added together! Wang Qi frowned and said. Song Jian was taken aback, how could this be? Are you sure? Song Jian asked. Definitely, even if we build all those that we cannot currently use, its only a little over 60,000! Wang Qi said; Song Jians brow furrowed. The third task seemed independent of the other tasks, but it was closely related to the monster siege in the fourth task. If the defense facilities are insufficient, it will be tough to resist the monster invasion. Therefore, Song Jian estimated that 100,000 defense points might be the minimum requirement. To successfully defend against the monster siege in the fourth task, the constructed defense facilities must have at least 150,000 or even 200,000 defense points. However, the system has provided only a little more than 60,000 defense points worth of defensive buildings. In one month, they not only need to build but also find new defensive buildings C this is probably the most difficult part of the task. Wang Qi, first order our brothers to build the available defense buildings, then send people to other cities to find new blueprints. If there are none, invite the master builders from other cities to construct them for us.. Song Jian said. Wang Qi nodded, clearly realizing that this defense building task is the most difficult among the four tasks. After some discussion, everyone left the Manor Castle and started getting busy; Song Jian suddenly remembered the defensive array that the Sect Leader of Qingyun Sword Sect used during his battle with the Demon of the Abyss in the assessment mission world C the Qingyun Sword Array! If we can set up a city-defending grand array similar to the Qingyun Sword Array, it would definitely meet the tasks defense requirement! Song Jian thought silently in his heart. With Song Jians current mastery of sword arrays, setting up a Qingyun Sword Array that relies on the power of heaven and earth is far too difficult, but arranging a simpler defense array shouldnt be a problem; However, the most important thing is that Song Jian doesnt have many sword stones left. As the carrier of the sword array, the more complex the sword array, the more blank sword stones are required, and since Song Jian returned from the assessment mission world, he has discovered no more sword stones, and the stored sword stones have been almost consumed. Song Jian looked at the remaining thirty or so blank sword stones in his inventory, and couldnt help but frown. Chapter 721: 721: Stealth Orb Chapter 721: Chapter 721: Stealth Orb Song Jian sighed, looking at the thirty-odd blank sword stones on the table, pondering what kind of city defense sword formation he could create with these stones. If he was using it himself, these thirty-odd sword stones would be enough for Song Jian to use for a few months. However, if they were used to set up a large formation for city defense, he could only create a sword formation that could defend a single city gate at most. This would only increase the defense of the city gate by a few thousand degrees. When compared to the defense of the entire city, it wouldnt be much use. The task of ten thousand defense units is merely a baseline, utterly insufficient. If we want the city defense to be easier, we need at least two hundred thousand, or even three hundred thousand defense units! Song Jian gritted his teeth. Now, in the game, the players only have one life. If things are too dangerous, the majority of players will directly abandon the city defense task and flee. Therefore, if the citys defensive infrastructure is insufficient, there may be many players who wont even set foot on city walls. They would rather resign. After all, the City of Hope Alliance currently occupies only one-third of the area of Doomsday City, and there are plenty of areas to house these players who have lost their safe houses. Just then, Li Keer walked in with a red fox wrapped in her arms. Brother Song Jian, what are you doing? Li Keer asked. Li Keer was too young, and rarely got involved with the alliances affairs. Having stayed in the alliance for a while and finding it boring, she had been hanging around in her Sunflower Bar. The second floor of the Sunflower Bar was now open to players as well, causing the most common lower-level zombies in Doomsday City to become endangered species. As soon as they refreshed, they were immediately exterminated by patrolling players. Additionally, the value of the crystal cores dropped by zombies had increased multiple times. Although the probability of the slot machine yielding good objects was very low, many players still took a chance and won good items. The zombie crystal cores and those good items couldnt be compared. It attracted many players, even spawning a group of professional player merchants who sold crystal cores directly in front of the slot machine. Having heard that Song Jian had returned, Li Keer had come specially to play with him. Seeing Li Keer, Song Jian gave a slight smile and said, Big brother received a task, and is thinking about how to complete it. Whats Keer doing? Is this a pet youve caught? Song Jians gaze casually swept over the small red fox in Li Keers arms and immediately noticed something unusual. This small fox was entirely red, without a single stray hair. In Keers arms, it looked like a ball of flame. However, it seemed a bit lazy, lying motionless on Li Keers arm. Only when it heard Song Jians words did its ears twitch. This is Little Li, who I happened to catch in the wild! Li Keer laughed, her eyes almost squinted shut, then she patted the foxs head and said, Little Li, say hello to Brother Song Jian! Little Li lazily opened his eyes and looked at Song Jian. He curled his mouth, revealing sharp teeth, then returned to curling up in Li Keers embrace. Song Jian was taken aback. The moment this little fox showed its teeth, he found that this seemingly harmless, pet-like fox actually possessed first-tier combat power! Little Lis already reached level thirty! Li Keer said proudly to Song Jian. Song Jian shook his head internally. Li Keer was only at level twenty-nine. He really didnt know how she had tamed this fox with first-tier combat power. Moreover, from the sound of it, it seemed like she had directly tamed it in the wild rather than having captured a cub or received a pet egg to raise. Pets caught from the wild could instantly gain combat powers. However, such pets required a lot of time to cultivate loyalty. Otherwise, they could easily run away. Pets raised from newborns or pet eggs would have high loyalty from birth. Nevertheless, it would still take a lot of time to raise their level and combat power. The time spent on both types was about the same. Brother Song Jian, do you like these white stones? Li Keer asked. I found plenty of stones that looked like white crystals in the valley where I found Little Li! As she spoke, Li Keer took out two white stones from her bag that were significantly larger than the sword stones on Song Jians table. Song Jian looked up and saw them, instant happiness spreading across his face. What Li Keer had was the most primitive ore. With a little cutting and carving, they could become blank sword stones that could be used to create a sword formation. Keer, big brother currently needs a lot of these white stones. Can you tell me where you found these stones? Song Jian picked up one of the stones and examined it carefully. The two sword stone ores that Li Keer had brought out were of extremely high quality and could be used to create top-quality sword stones. Its in the southwest of Doomsday City. Theres a resort there with a big lake nearby, which is so beautiful. Next to the big lake, theres a small valley. These white stones were found in that valley! Li Keer, stroking the little fox in her arms, said with a laugh. Li Keer had two little tiger teeth that looked very cute when she smiled. She felt very happy to be able to help Song Jian. Song Jian knew the place Li Keer was talking about. It was a thirty-five level monster area. Few people usually went there. Li Keer was only level twenty-nine, and she dared to run to such a dangerous place alone. He didnt know whether to call her brave or foolhardy. Thats a thirty-five level monster area! Song Jian exclaimed. Arent you afraid, Keer? I didnt know that, I just saw the lake was beautiful and went to take a look! Li Keer replied, But the lake has monsters. They are very powerful, and they can even rush ashore. Song Jian big brother, you have to be very careful if you go there! Song Jian thought for a while, then took out the Stealth Orb and handed it to Li Keer. Keer, I will give you this orb. Use the Stealth spell in advance if you are in danger in the future! Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Stealth Orb was a trophy Song Jian had won in the arena. It could cast stealth spells at the highest level and increase stealth effects. It was much more powerful than the stealth spells of current thief class players. Li Keer liked to run around in the game. Giving her this orb would at least improve her chances of survival. As soon as he took out the orb, Li Keer liked it right away and took it happily, saying, Thank you, Big Brother Song Jian! The little fox in her arms opened his eyes to look at the Stealth Orb, slightly curling his lips, showing a look of disdain, and then curled up again. He wrapped himself up with his large tail and fell into deep sleep in Li Keers arms. Chapter 722: 722: Deepwater Crocodile Beast Chapter 722: Chapter 722: Deepwater Crocodile Beast The Lanscape Love Resort, strictly speaking, should be considered beyond the scope of the Doomsday City, and belongs to the suburban area. However, this place still falls within the range of the Protection Black Mist, and therefore is also regarded as a part of the Doomsday City; The next day, Song Jian arrived at this place. It took him more than two hours to drive here from the City of Hope. Along the way, he passed through two Level 30 monster areas and was pursued for a while; The entire resort looked desolate. On the left was a large villa area, from which came occasional howls of mutated zombies. On the right was a blue deepwater lake, with several yachts moored by the shore. These yachts, however, were already corroded beyond recognition, half sunk in the water and half leaning on the shore; With exception of the villa area, the whole resort was eerily silent. It was as if it was a dead zone where not only monsters, but even ordinary small animals were absent; Li Keer mentioned that powerful monsters lived in the lake. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Song Jian avoided the lake and walked around it. His goal was to check the valley Li Keer mentioned and see how many Sword Stones were there. If there were many, Song Jian could use these Sword Stones to set up a defensive Sword Formation. Even with his current strength, he could not set up one that harnesses the power of heaven and earth like the Qingyun Sword Array, but a simple defensive Sword Formation wouldnt be a problem. If necessary, he could set up more, and win by numbers! The valley Li Keer mentioned was on the opposite side of the lake. Song Jian spread his wings and flew up, but as he prepared to cross the lake, he suddenly felt a strong sense of caution. Almost subconsciously, he descended to the ground; At this moment, a few violent ripples suddenly appeared on the lake, as if something was rolling around underneath. Is even the air a forbidden area? Song Jian wondered. Although he didnt have a chance to identify what kind of monster was in the lake or at what level, the warning he just felt signaled that continuing flying might pose a danger to his life! It seems I have to walk around the lake! Song Jian shook his head. This huge deepwater lake might contain countless monsters, and if they were disturbed, Song Jian might not be able to enter the valley even if he finds it. Although Song Jian didnt want to provoke any mishaps, he found himself at odds with the monster in the lake. In the middle of the deepwater lake, a giant crocodile over ten meters long, like a piece of weather-beaten driftwood, slowly rose from the bottom of the lake. Its eyes, half-submerged in water and glittering like lanterns, were fixated on Song Jian, who was swiftly passing by the shore. Li Keers valley was less than five hundred meters away from him, and Song Jian could already see the giant rock at the valley entrance, resembling a rhinoceros; If it wasnt for this rhinoceros-like rock, I wouldnt have noticed anything even standing right at the valley entrance, Song Jian stared carefully at the entrance for a while, finding no sight of it anywhere; At this moment, Song Jian suddenly felt an almost invisible stare was fixated on him; Song Jians body stiffened as he ran, but he quickly recovered. He laughed coldly in his heart; he came here for Sword Stones and didnt want to cause trouble. If any monster lays eyes on him, he wont back down. With all his equipment on in the game, Song Jians strength was top-tier even among all first-order Combat Power. He didnt fear the first-order Combat Power elite bosses at all. If he fought with those Sparta fighters now, one slash would drain one-third of their Vitality Points; An explosion resounded in the sky just as Song Jian was about to reach the valleys entrance; Boom~ Numerous droplets of rain shot towards him like arrows, showering the area within tens of meters around him. A huge figure by the lake quickly swam towards him and the moment it emerged onto the shore, the creature picked up speed. Like a heavy-duty tank, it rumblingly charged at Song Jian; Deepwater Crocodile Beast (Elite), Level 35, First-Order Combat Power, Vitality Points: 12000/12000 A level thirty-five elite boss appeared. It seemed that this beast was proficient in Water Magic and its physical attacks were not weak either. At this moment, it was using a skill similar to a warriors charge; Snowy Twilight! Song Jian somersaulted backward and chopped down with his sword. In an instant, countless flakes of snow appeared accumulating heavily on the ground while snowflakes started to float in the air. The rain droplets flying towards him instantly turned into icicles and fell with a clinking sound. Even the huge crocodile rushing towards him got slowed down by the thick snow, making strenuous efforts to move its limbs and let out a painful howl. Song Jian flicked his wrist, pointed his sword at the giant crocodile, and all the snowflakes rolled toward it, as if caught up in a whirlwind, they all surged towards the Deepwater Crocodile Beast; Whizz Whizz Whizz~ All the snowflakes condensed into sharp thin blades as long as a finger, continuously leaving trails of sword wounds on this Deepwater Crocodile Beasts surface. The health of this first-order combat power elite boss fell in steady numbers; It has a strong defense! Song Jian was taken aback. The Snowflake Sword Qi could only leave white marks on the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts surface and couldnt break through its defense. Song Jian had already noticed the first flaw of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. The first move, Snowy Twilight, could limit the targets speed and lower its defense, but the attack was too scattered. If it was used against weaker monsters, it was as strong as a Mages Blizzard. But against a first-order combat power elite boss, these scattered attacks couldnt even break its defense; Thinking of this, Song Jian immediately retracted his sword and promptly changed his attack method; Light Strike! A dazzling golden Sword Qi slashed towards the Deepwater Crocodile Beast. With its speed greatly reduced, the crocodile could only withstand the blow head-on; The golden Sword Qi directly hit one of the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts front legs, immediately severing it; The sound of the crocodiles thick leg, larger than Song Jians body, breaking echoed in the air, followed by fresh blood gushing out like a fountain. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Deepwater Crocodile Beast let out a terrible scream. It gave Song Jian a vicious look, and abruptly turned around and rushed back into the lake; Song Jian was taken aback. Even though he had severely injured this Deepwater Crocodile Beasts front leg, it had only lost less than a third of its Vitality Points. Why would it turn and flee so abruptly? In the blink of an eye, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast had already entered the lake, and a trace of blood spread out on the lake surface. The crocodile quickly disappeared, and the lake surface became calm again. Chapter 723: 723: Limb Regeneration Chapter 723: Chapter 723: Limb Regeneration Song Jian suddenly found that this Deepwater Crocodile Beast was extremely fast at fleeing, and had vanished into the lake without a trace after he hesitated for a moment. Song Jian stood for a while, shook his head, and turned to walk toward the valleys entrance. The entrance of the valley was obscured by countless vines at this moment, and if Song Jian hadnt known there was a small valley inside, he might not have dared to venture further in. Pushing aside the vines, a narrow and winding path appeared before Song Jian. The path was difficult to traverse, full of protruding rocks with sharp edges like knives; just a little carelessness could result in an injury. After walking along the path for about ten minutes, Song Jians view suddenly opened up, revealing a small valley about ten acres in size. Inside the valley was an open grassland where several rabbits were grazing on the grass. Hearing the commotion, they looked up towards Song Jians direction, stood still for a moment, and then vanished with a swish. As Song Jian surveyed the valley, he quickly discovered a white crystal the size of a human head lying on the ground. Picking it up, he realized it was Sword Stone Ore, which could produce five or six blank Sword Stones! However, at this moment, the ore was simply labeled Special Ore, and its properties were unknown. Most players would probably consider this kind of ore to be trash and sell it to the system store if it were given to them. Only Li Keer thought these white crystals looked beautiful, so she picked up two and took them back. Otherwise, Song Jian might not have known that there was Sword Stone Ore here. However, this area was inhabited by level 35 monsters, and even the large lake at the entrance of the valley housed a level 35 elite BOSS. Most players in the City of Hope Alliance had yet to reach level 30; venturing here to mine Sword Stone Ore would be nothing short of suicide for them! Left with no choice, Song Jian had to gather the Sword Stone Ore himself. Sword Stone Ore was scattered on the grassland throughout the valley, and Sword Stone Ore veins surrounded the valley. Song Jian first collected the scattered Sword Stone Ore on the grassland, then began to use his Mining Skill, sweating as he worked to gather more Sword Stone Ore. Fortunately, after these Sword Stone Ores were mined, they were automatically stored in his inventory bar, with each slot capable of holding 200 units of Sword Stone Ore. Song Jian spent three consecutive days in the valley, filling every remaining space in his inventory slots with over ten thousand units of Sword Stone Ore before finally stopping. These Sword Stone Ores are enough to refine more than 30,000 high-quality Sword Stones, which is more than enough to set up a Qingyun Sword Array! Song Jian thought as he looked at his bulging inventory. To learn the Sword Formation skill, one had to visit the world of Song Jians previous double S-ranked assessment mission, where it was unlikely any player could acquire the skill. Moreover, the most important factor was that skills learned from the assessment mission world didnt require skill points to upgrade; as long as the proficiency was reached, they could be directly upgraded. In the assessment mission world, Song Jian had already achieved an advanced level in his Sword Formation skill. However, the skill level in the game world was different from that in the assessment mission world; an advanced level there was merely level eight in the game world. Song Jians current Sword Formation skill was at level eight, with about a third of the proficiency still required before it could be leveled up again. With this many Sword Stone Ores, Song Jian could raise his Sword Formation skill to over level ten in a short period of time. Song Jian glanced at the valley surroundings. The amount of Sword Stone Ore he had gathered was a drop in the bucket compared to the valleys Sword Stone Ore veins. Ill leave the rest here for now since these Sword Stones are no different than regular rocks to other players at the moment, Song Jian thought as he turned to leave the valley. At the entrance of the valley, Song Jian thought for a moment and took out more than a dozen Sword Stones to set up a large concealment array, completely covering the entrance to the valley so that no players would accidentally come across it. Having done all this, Song Jian left the valley; The moment he stepped out of the valley, he suddenly heard an angry roar, and a huge shadow charged straight towards him; Upon closer inspection, Song Jian realized it was the Deepwater Crocodile Beast from three days ago; This guy, its actually holding a grudge! Song Jian thought, and four long swords appeared around his body, like shooting stars, slashing towards the Deepwater Crocodile Beast; Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Four sets of sword techniques were executed simultaneously, with Sword Qi surging and constantly slashing at the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, stopping its attack; I didnt pay close attention before and let you escape, but now youre just asking for death by coming out again? Song Jian snorted coldly, using the Surging Wave Breaking Sword to perform Frosty Snowfall, completely cutting off the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts chance to escape back to the lake. The other three long swords continuously executed their imprinted sword techniques, consuming virtually no energy from Song Jian. For now, Song Jian had only nurtured the Sword Spirit of three long swords, and the newly obtained fourth Surging Wave Breaking Sword didnt have enough golden quality weapons to ferment a Sword Spirit; Originally, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast was no match for Song Jian. However, during their last encounter, Song Jian had only slightly revealed some powerful damage, which scared off the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, causing it to misjudge Song Jians strength; As a result, when the four long swords attacked it simultaneously, their power had increased several times since their first encounter, making the Deepwater Crocodile Beast terrified and trying to turn back and flee into the lake; However, at this point, the area within several dozen meters was covered in a thick layer of snow, and even the edge of the big lake was frozen with a thick layer of ice over a distance of more than ten meters. Escaping into the lake like last time was now impossible; In the end, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast found that its only choice was to turn and attack Song Jian, depleting some of his Vitality Points before dying; Several minutes later, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast humiliatingly died in the thick snow, its body slashed with countless sword marks. If Song Jian knew the skinning skill, he would only get a worthless, tattered hide from it; Looking at the two materials dropped by the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, Song Jian couldnt help but look disdainfully at its corpse, as it was a level 35 elite BOSS with loot not even equivalent to a level 35 ordinary monster. Huh, strange? Song Jian looked at the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts corpse and suddenly felt that something was off. At this moment, he realized that the monsters right claw was completely intact! Didnt I cut off this elite BOSSs right claw before? Why did it grow a new one? Could it be that the Deepwater Crocodile Beast has the ability to regenerate severed limbs? Song Jian wondered; However, he knew that the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts size and strength should have already exceeded 60 points, but its recovery ability was really average, otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to kill it so easily; Song Jian examined its right claw more closely and found that it had indeed just grown, and even the color of its skin was different from the surrounding areas. Transparent flames slowly burned the Deepwater Crocodile Beasts corpse, as Song Jian raised his head to look at the calm lake, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. I didnt expect there to be unexpected surprises! Chapter 724: 724: Electric Energy Stone Chapter 724: Chapter 724: Electric Energy Stone The lake was enormous, and Song Jian knew, there were more monsters lurking within than just the Deepwater Crocodile Beast he was currently facing. There might even be more vicious ones. However, Song Jian was confident that the treasure which enabled limb regeneration was indeed located beneath this lake; After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian slowly sank into the water, opened his eyes, and began intently observing his surroundings. The amount of time he could spend underwater was only 15 minutes. If he exceeded 15 minutes, he would start losing Vitality Points increasingly faster. And in just a few seconds, he would lose all of his Vitality Points; The lake was crystal clear. Song Jian spotted many monsters underwater, including dozens or even hundreds of Deepwater Crocodile Beasts. Other monsters, similar to fish with no legs were also plentiful; Furthermore, the lake contained an abundance of water-elemental creatures, similar to those Song Jian had previously encountered in Jinyang Lake, but markedly larger and more formidable; Song Jian was there not to hunt monsters and level up, but in search for the limb-regenerating treasure. As such, he carefully avoided any confrontations. When running out of breath, he would swim up for a rest before diving back; After a little over an hour, he had covered less than a tenth of the area. Despite all the efforts, he didnt find anything except a horde of monsters at the lake bottom. Should I try cutting off another monsters limb and observe its regeneration process? Song Jian pondered with a frown; Suddenly, a strong water disturbance was felt ahead. Glancing forward, Song Jian saw a cloud of silt being churned from the lake bed. It seemed like two monsters were fighting; All of the surrounding monsters were drawn to the commotion but are soon scared away; Before long, all the other monsters had completely retreated from the fighting duo; Song Jian examined the stats of these two battling monsters. Both had first-tier Combat Power. One was a level 35 Deepwater Crocodile Beast, and the other was a level 38 Deepwater Lake Eel; The battle was intense. As Song Jian moved closer, he saw the two monsters tiring. Suddenly, the tail of the Deepwater Lake Eel swept around, releasing a huge electric shock attack at the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, flinging him away; Boom! The Deepwater Crocodile Beast was propelled five or six meters away, as if it hit an invisible wall underwater, creating a dull sound; In the void, a crack seemingly appeared and vanished almost immediately in the water. However, its brief flash caught Song Jians eye, and his heart brimmed with anticipation. Could there be something similar to a hidden realm at the bottom of this lake? He thought to himself. Resting his impulsive urge to investigate, he decided to wait for the two monsters to finish their duel; Before long, the Deepwater Crocodile Beast lost and retreated. The victorious Deepwater Lake Eel was also severely injured and didnt pursue its defeated opponent. In time, the fleeing Crocodile Beast disappeared, and the Eel remained in place, curling its wounded body; Song Jian noticed the Deepwater Lake Eel seemed to be guarding a dazzling stone. This stone was the size of a human head and was partially buried in the lakebed but was exposed during the fight; This stone emitted a strong, pale blue light. Its surface crackled with small arcs of electricity. The Deepwater Lake Eel frequently licked the surface of the stone, seemingly obtaining pleasure from it; Just then, four sharp long swords raced through the water like lightning. Before it could react, the Deepwater Lake Eel, already gravely injured, was sliced into several pieces. It died without even catching a glimpse of what Song Jian looked like; Song Jian swam over, picked up two items dropped by the Deepwater Lake Eel, then turned his attention to the brilliant blue stone; Since the Deepwater Lake Eel had been severely injured in a lengthy battle with the Deepwater Crocodile Beast, it was not too challenging for Song Jian to kill it. Therefore, the quality of the items it dropped was not much to look at. After a brief glance, Song Jian threw them into his inventory; The pale blue stone, however, was a Power Stone. It could trigger evolution in pets and potentially bestow electric attack skills; The energy contained in this Power Stone was too robust for the Deepwater Lake Eel to devour directly, as it would likely burst. Hence, it was absorbing the energy slowly; As a result, the Power Stone ended up being a steal for Song Jian; Looking at the stone-person and the Black Dragon in his Pet Space, Song Jian hesitated. Who should he give the Power Stone to? The stone-person, who had swallowed the core of an earth-element lord, was currently in a deep sleep. It had grown significantly, now nearly as tall as a grown man; The Black Dragon, having healed, was dozing idly. Sensing Song Jians attention on him, the dragon abruptly opened its golden eyes and roared a profound dragon chant, seemingly sending a greeting to Song Jian; Song Jian smiled slightly. The stone-person was merely a common beast and didnt even possess the first-tier Combat Power. If it tried to absorb this electric Power Stone, who knows how long it would take. It would be better to give it to the Black Dragon. With the Black Dragons ranking, it probably wouldnt struggle as much as the Deepwater Lake Eel in absorbing the stone; Song Jian held the Power Stone and selected use for the Black Dragon. Instantly, a pale blue Power Stone, crackling with electricity, appeared in front of the Black Dragon in the Pet Space; Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this Power Stone, the Black Dragon pawed at it curiously and then popped it into its mouth as its eyes gleamed with anticipation; Zzzzt! Electric currents ran across the dragons scales, emitting increasingly intense dragon chants. These sounds didnt seem painful but rather enjoyable; This is pretty much like an electric massage Song Jian watched the Black Dragon roll around in the Pet Space, occasionally being zapped by a surge of electricity. However, it was clear that the dragons strength was swiftly increasing, and its level was rapidly climbing, from 30 to 32, and still rising; Looks like this wont be over any time soon. Ill check once it fully absorbs the Power Stone. Song Jian shook his head, closed the Pet Space, and walked towards where hed noticed the spatial crack; Chapter 725: 725: Underwater Palace Chapter 725: Chapter 725: Underwater Palace Song Jian swam to the place where he had seen the spatial rift light flash earlier and began to investigate carefully; If he hadnt noticed it before, it wouldve been very difficult to detect any abnormalities around him, considering the vast lakebed. It would be practically impossible to see any clues within a short time, but knowing the specific location now made the search much easier; Soon, Song Jian felt a faint aura of a formation. This aura was extremely weak, and the surrounding lake water was constantly flowing. If Song Jian didnt know the exact location and investigate carefully for a long time, it would be very difficult to discover its existence; Song Jian slowly walked across the lakebed, his steps appearing rather mysterious. Often after taking two steps forward, he would step back towards the left rear or right rear, then spin around and jump onto a protruding rock, and then leap down from the back of the rock, appearing as if hes moving along an extremely narrow path. In no time, Song Jians figure suddenly whooshed and disappeared from the lakebed; Made it in! Song Jian looked around and a joyful smile appeared on his face; There was indeed a large formation at the bottom of the lake, but it was only a concealment and defensive formation, without any offensive effects. Perhaps due to some reasons, the offensive part of the formation had already failed; The most important thing was that this formation had existed for too long, and many parts had already been damaged. Otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt have discovered it so easily; When entering the formation, Song Jian felt it even more clearly. He could distinctly sense the flow of aura within the formation, and he caught a glimpse of the content of this formation, which could greatly help improve his sword formation; Truly amazing. Not only does the Assessment World have sword formations, but so does the game world! After entering the space, Song Jian looked around with an admiring expression on his face; Looking up, Song Jian found himself in a vast space. The entire space seemed to be covered by a transparent bowl, shielding it from the surrounding lake water; However, this transparent bowl seemed to have some damage, and occasionally it flickered with rays of light, revealing spatial rifts. These spatial rifts appeared and disappeared quickly, as if the entire formation was constantly repairing itself. Just then, a dozen meters away from Song Jian, a damaged spatial rift light flashed and disappeared. Subsequently, a two-meter-tall Water Elemental BOSS appeared in the space. As soon as it entered the space, it detected Song Jians presence and growled at him, then quickly ran away; Below the Water Elemental BOSSs waist was not a pair of legs, but a mass of constantly flowing water, allowing it to move very fast. Song Jian had an idea and hurriedly followed the Water Elemental BOSS closely. In no time, Song Jian saw a palace buried deep underground. One-third of the palace was sunk into the ground, with the remaining two-thirds exposed above the surface, surrounded by broken bricks and tiles, looking desolate; The Water Elemental BOSS rushed into the palace and never came out again. Song Jian waited for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea and finally went to the palace, unable to resist his curiosity; After leaping down from the broken gate, Song Jian looked around. Being buried underground made the surroundings a bit dim, but there was a dazzling light deep in the palace, flickering on and off; Song Jian charged towards the light and, before he got close, heard a roar. The Water Elemental BOSS was guarding the entrance, trying to prevent Song Jian from going in; At the moment, the Water Elemental BOSS seemed to have grown even larger compared to when it first entered. It had grown at least a foot taller, and its upper body, which was originally made of rolling water, now displayed strong and muscular lines; It seems the treasure Im looking for is inside! Song Jian was overjoyed and immediately drew the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, charging towards the Water Elemental BOSS blocking the entrance; Seeing Song Jian rushing towards it, the Water Elemental BOSSs face showed anger. The human who interrupted its promotion actually dared to attack first, making it furious; The Water Elemental BOSS rubbed its two hands together continuously, and within a second, a Frost Arrow had formed in its palm. With a whoosh sound, it shot towards Song Jian; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian tried to dodge, but the Frost Arrow seemed to have a tracking function, constantly adjusting its flight path during its journey, drawing an arc in the air and striking Song Jians chest; Boom! A muffled sound echoed as a powerful force hit Song Jians body. His momentum slowed, and his entire body was covered in a thin layer of light blue frost, causing his movement speed to drop by 50% 500 damage? Song Jian was shocked. His current Fire Resistance and Ice Resistance had already reached a high level. Moreover, he was wearing a full Gold-quality set. The combined sets attributes made the equipment comparable to Epic-quality items. Usually, he could resist or only suffer single-digit damage from Elemental magic attacks, but now, a single ordinary Frost Arrow caused him to lose 500 damage points; If it were an ordinary player, they might have been killed instantly by this attack! Song Jian couldnt help but marvel, becoming cautious; Sutset snow! With a swipe of the sword, snowflakes danced around the palace, and a thick layer of snow covered the ground. A cold chill ran up the Water Elemental BOSSs body, and in no time, the Water Elemental transformed into a huge block of ice; Crack~ Just as Song Jian was about to swing his sword to break the frozen Water Elemental BOSS, cracks appeared on its surface. A huge Ice Elemental BOSS appeared before Song Jian; Bang! The sword chopped down on the already frozen Water Elemental BOSS, leaving behind a white mark, and ice shards scattered around. Song Jian also felt a strong rebound force; Whoosh~ The Water Elemental BOSS swung its huge fist and smashed it towards Song Jian. The frozen Water Elemental BOSS, its body harder than steel, hit Song Jian like a heavy hammer, sending him flying away. Damn it, it backfired. Now its defense increased dramatically, and its attacks seem even more powerful too. Song Jian rolled on the ground twice before spitting out a mouthful of blood. He stared at the Water Elemental BOSS charging towards him with a gloomy look in his eyes. Chapter 726: 726: Treating the Goddess Statue Chapter 726: Chapter 726: Treating the Goddess Statue After the Water Elemental Boss was frozen, it transformed into an ice elemental Boss, breaking free of the freezing effect. Its strength increased dramatically, and it chased after Song Jian, punching him one after another. Thud~ The Ice Elemental Bosss punch created a large pit in the ground. Song Jian dodged the attack and took the opportunity to slash at the Boss once more. After a while fighting, Song Jian suddenly realized that although the Ice Elemental Boss had increased defense and strength, it seemed no longer able to use magic, resorting to close combat attacks instead. After several tests, Song Jian finally confirmed that the Water Elemental Boss had switched from being a long-range mage to a close-combat fighter, but with none of a fighters special skills, relying solely on its fists to flail wildly. Even if it managed to hit Song Jian, the most damage it could do was reduce his Vitality Points by just over two hundred, which was much weaker than its magic attacks. Rapid Sword! Song Jian used his speed-enhancing attack skill, and the attack speed of his four longswords suddenly increased dramatically. Ice splinters flew everywhere, and a continuous stream of damage numbers floated above the Ice Elemental Bosss head. The Boss roared loudly and swung its fists repeatedly, but couldnt even touch the hem of Song Jians clothes. It now seemed like a giant punching bag to him, posing no threat at all. After fighting for more than ten minutes, the surface of the Ice Elemental Boss started to show cracks. Through the cracks, it was clear that its body contained flowing water, indicating that the icy state was about to end. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian controlled his Surging Wave Breaking Sword and cast Frosty Dusk once more, freezing the Boss again and returning it to its Ice Elemental state. It took Song Jian over an hour to finally defeat the Boss, which shattered into several huge blocks of ice. After the Boss died, it dropped only one item, of silver quality. Song Jian picked it up and after a glance, an interested expression appeared on his face. Transformation Orb (Silver), accessory, Item Level 35, Equip Effect: Spirit+15 points, Ice Resistance+30; Special Effect 1: Transform into a water elemental after use, granting the ability to breathe freely underwater for 1 hour; transformation effect is removed when taking damage or entering combat; cooldown: 30 minutes; Special Effect 2: Frost Shield, unleash all energy within the orb to create a Frost Shield with 3000 points of defense and +50 Ice Resistance, lasts 30 seconds before the shield is destroyed; cooldown: 1 hour; Item Equip Level: 30, Can be taken out of the game: No. After defeating so many monsters, Ive finally found a decent item! Song Jian looked at the Transformation Orb, nodding in satisfaction. He removed the Heart of Ice from his equipment and replaced it with the Transformation Orb. Although Song Jians defense equipment and weapons were decent, his accessories, necklaces, and rings had very average quality, most of which were level 10 or 20 items. Now, he finally had a better accessory. With the addition of the Transformation Orb, Song Jian could now disguise himself as a Water Elemental, making his disguises more versatile than before. After equipping the Transformation Orb, Song Jian glanced at the Bosss corpse and walked towards the spot emitting a bright light in the distance. Soon, a stone statue appeared before Song Jians eyes, with the light emanating from it. This was a female-figured goddess statue holding a Magic Staff embedded with a large, deep blue orb. The white jade-like statue emitted milky-white light which spread outward like flowing waves. On the ground, a light circle with a diameter of over ten meters emanated from the statue. As Song Jian entered the light circle, his lost Vitality Points recovered at an extremely fast speed. Within a few seconds, his Vitality Points, which were originally at half, were completely restored. After placing his hand on the statue, its attributes immediately appeared in front of Song Jian. Healing Goddess Statue (Building), special strategic item, Usage Effect: Once placed, this item cannot be moved for 12 hours; within a 10-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 1000%; within a 100-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 500%; within a 1000-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 300%; within a 3000-meter radius, recovery speed increases by 100%; automatically releases a buff healing effect every 30 minutes; Special Effect 1: Light Screen Sky Splendor (Active), can set up to ten connection nodes, after activation, all connected nodes form a large Light Screen Sky Splendor Array, the array has 5000 points of Absolute Defense, immune to all damage and lasts 30 seconds; after 30 seconds, it continues to consume 5000 points of defense until the defense points reach zero and the large array disappears; this skill can be used only once every 24 hours; Special Effect 2: Holy Healing (Active), casts Holy Healing on everyone within a 100-meter radius, restoring them to their peak state; this skill can be used only once every 24 hours! A strategic building item? Song Jians eyes lit up. Though this item couldnt enhance his own strength, it could play a crucial role in completing the City Lords quest he was currently undertaking. The recovery speed boost alone would make the final Monster Siege far easier, and both special effects could be used to turn the tide of battle during crucial moments! Song Jian directly put the statue into his bag. Once moved, a twelve-hour cooldown time appeared on the statue, with it being ready for placement only after the cooldown. The moment Song Jian put the statue in his bag, the entire space began to shake violently. He quickly burst out of the stone cave and looked up to see cracks appearing in the light barrier above, like a shattered porcelain bowl. Bang! In an instant, the entire light barrier shattered, and the lake water, weighing tens of thousands of tons, pressed down on Song Jian. The force of impact sent him flying out, and he spewed out a mouthful of blood as damage numbers over a thousand floated above his head. After tumbling in the lake for a while, Song Jian slowly sank to the bottom. It was then that he discovered the entire lake seemed to be boiling, as every monster in the lake roared and rushed towards the collapsed formation. Song Jian, alarmed, quickly controlled the Transformation Orb to turn into a water elemental and stayed quietly beside a rock at the bottom of the lake. Soon, a dense swarm of monsters appeared at the bottom of the lake. Song Jian even spotted three level 40 Lord-level Bosses roaring in anger. Song Jian dared not move amid the horde of monsters, as they all frantically searched for the thief who stole the Goddess statue. However, even after more than half an hour, they never found him. At last, the monsters let out unwilling roars of frustration and gradually dispersed. It wasnt until all the surrounding monsters had left that Song Jian slowly rose from the bottom of the lake and set course for Manor Castle. Chapter 727: 727: Progress Chapter 727: Chapter 727: Progress Half a month later, almost all players in Doomsday City knew about the City of Hope Alliances extremely important quest, which sparked much discussion and led to another wave of recruiting players. In just one week, the number of players in the City of Hope Alliance had exceeded 1,000, which is currently the maximum number of players allowed to be recruited. Otherwise, at least another 1,000 players could be recruited. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, for the remaining players, the City of Hope Alliance did not give up and organized them into a reserve force. Those who had contributed to the defense of the city would be given priority to join the alliance once it leveled up. Afterward, all players of the City of Hope Alliance, including the reserve force players, tirelessly collected various resources. The Transmission Array occasionally emitted beams of white light, which were players going out to purchase materials from others. In just one week, the energy stones of the Transmission Array had consumed more than 500,000 Doomsday Coins! In the conference room of Manor Castle, there were only Wang Qi and Song Jian. Alliance Leader, we have almost collected all the materials, except we still need 20,000 units of gold and 8,000 units of gems. In one more week at most, we should be able to collect all of them, Wang Qi reported to Song Jian. In addition, the Valley of the Undead has entered the stage of full-scale mining. However, nearly all the profits from mining have been invested into this quest, so there are not many Doomsday Coins left in the alliance Also, we have hired players from three small alliances, a total of over 500 people, who will also help us defend against the monster siege Song Jian, listening to Wang Qis report, nodded repeatedly. Overall, the progress of the quest was still good. Moreover, the fourth sword required to nurture a Sword Spirit, which was a gold weapon, had also been brought to Song Jian by Wang Qi. With a sword imbued with Sword Spirit, the release of swordsmanship consumed almost no energy. Otherwise, with Song Jians strength, controlling four swords for an extended period of combat would be impossible. How is the progress of the second cleaning task? Song Jian asked. Now, the territory of the City of Hope Alliance was quite extensive, and it would take at least five or six days to clean it up completely. Ensuring no corners were missed and not leaving any monsters behind would be very difficult. The lower-level monster areas have almost been cleaned up, but the areas with monsters over level 28 are slower to clean Wang Qi said. What about the sewer area? Song Jian asked. The sewer area is the slowest in cleaning progress Wang Qi hesitated, The terrain in the sewers is complicated, like a maze, and there are many monsters with levels above 25. Currently, we have only cleaned up less than half of the area Song Jian frowned slightly. The cleaning progress was much slower than he had anticipated Is the sewer area map drawn? Song Jian asked. It has been drawn! Wang Qi handed the sewer map of the territory to Song Jian. Also, mark the areas on the ground that are difficult to clear out! Song Jian said. He was not satisfied with the cleaning progress, so it seemed he would take matters into his own hands. Oh, right, Alliance Leader, pay special attention to this area in the sewer Wang Qi pointed to an area on the map and said, This area is suspected to have a high-level BOSS. Two rogue players disappeared here and have vanished from the friend list What, players died? Song Jian was shocked. There was only one life in the game, and dying in the game was equivalent to dying in the real world. Many players avoided entering dangerous areas and only hunted monsters they were confident in killing. Do you know their identities in the real world? Song Jian asked. I dont know Wang Qi said, We havent established a player information database for the alliance yet! Get it done immediately. Of course, this requires the players consent. Then, establish a complete welfare and compensation system for the alliance! Song Jian said. The games interference to the real world was becoming more and more significant. The exchange rate of one Doomsday Coin had risen from an initial rate of 100RMB to 300RMB. All items that could directly enhance ones strength in the real world were becoming more expensive, especially those that increased ones attributes. They had fetched astronomical prices. Who wouldnt want to be a superman in the real world? The wealth that Song Jian had already exceeded tens of millions of Doomsday Coins, equivalent to billions in the real world. Naturally, he would not be stingy with the players who joined the City of Hope Alliance. Yes, Alliance Leader, Ill do it right away! Wang Qi replied. After discussing the construction status of the defense buildings, Wang Qi left Manor Castle. He had been very busy recently. As Vice Alliance Leader, almost all matters were pressing on him, and only when he could not solve them would he come to Song Jian. After Wang Qi left, Song Jian opened the map. The territory of the City of Hope Alliance now covered thousands of square kilometers. However, it was impossible for them to defend such an area. Song Jian decided to abandon some territories and build the city walls three thousand meters from Manor Castle. This way, the Healing Goddess statue placed in Manor Castle would come into full play. For the abandoned territories outside, Song Jian filled them with various traps and self-destruct devices. Among them were landmines, which many players had mastered. These days, players who had learned the art of making landmines were frantically producing them, turning the area outside the City of Hope Alliance into a minefield. However, even if they willingly abandoned constructing buildings on their territory, the monsters above had to be cleaned up, as this was also part of the quest. There are three monster areas on the ground that are difficult to clean up, one at level 28, one at level 30, and one at level 33 Song Jian moved his gaze slowly across the map, examining those monster areas. It was not difficult to clean up the level 28 monster area, as it would not contain a BOSS with Tier 1 Combat Power. However, it was not certain for the level 30 and 33 monster areas, where BOSS monsters with Tier 1 Combat Power might appear and even Lord-class BOSS monsters might emerge, making the cleaning task more challenging. The most difficult part is the sewer Song Jian looked at the maze-like sewer terrain in front of him and suddenly felt a headache. It would take at least a day just to walk through the entire area. Never mind, do it one by one. First, clean up these three monster areas! Song Jian put away the map and walked toward the outside of Manor Castle. Chapter 728: 728: Master Architect Chapter 728: Chapter 728: Master Architect In three days, Song Jian had swept clean all three areas on the ground with monsters above level twenty-eight. After the monsters here are killed, they no longer respawn, marking the areas as safe zones. The first two areas were fairly straightforward; Song Jian only encountered one level-thirty elite boss, whom he overpowered directly. However, in the level thirty-three monster zone, Song Jian met a Lord-level Boss that had tier one combat power. Not only did this Lord-level Boss possess a formidable strength, but it was also accompanied by two level-thirty elite bosses and a dozen other ordinary level-thirty monsters. If it were any other player from the City of Hope Alliance in this situation, even a hundred players might fail to defeat this Boss. Every Lord-level Boss held an aura-like skill that bestowed significant enhancements to their minions, making them even more formidable. Song Jian painstakingly eliminated these minions one by one and finally faced the Lord-level Boss and its two elite underlings. With Song Jians ultimate tactic, he managed to lethally cripple the Lord-level Bossthanks to his numerous Sword Stones that allowed him to create many Sword Formations. Otherwise, facing three bosses at once could have spelled a different outcome. In the course of the battle, Song Jians Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique made a breakthrough, and he mastered the second move, Wind Sweeping Clouds. Leveraging the Book of Fusion, this move merged various sword techniques, thereby greatly magnifying its power. A single execution of the area attack blanketed a hundred-meter radius with enveloping dark clouds and swirling winds, stopping monsters from even approaching Song Jian. However, the damage inflicted by this move occurred over time and lacked burst damage. This was ideal for taking down many weaker monsters but was less effective against bosses. Once all ground monsters in the region were exterminated, Song Jian instructed Wang Qi to deploy hundreds of people, who meticulously cleared the entire area inch by inch. All that remained were the monsters in the sewer. First, lets clean up this area! Song Jian said as he placed his hand on the sewers map, specifically on a bright red marker. This was the last known location of two thieves who had died. Logically, the survival capability of thieves was superior to all other trades. This rationale led Wang Qi to employ a group of players with thief-based occupations for map construction, but they still lost two members. Evidently, there were formidable monsters in the area. As Song Jian was preparing to delve into the sewer, Wang Qi suddenly ushered in an NPC. Guild leader, let me introduce you to someone! Wang Qi said, brimming with excitement. This is Master Kutiya, a wandering architecture master. He wishes to join the City of Hope Alliance and settle down here! What, an architecture master? Song Jian looked astounded and started to assess Kutiya before him. This architecture master was an NPC, not a player. Most importantly, he was the first NPC attracted to Song Jians territory. NPCs do not take up player slots in a guild. The more NPCs that a guild can attract, the bettereven if they lack combat capabilities! Kutiya was such an NPC. While he possessed weak combat abilities, he was a master of a lifestyle occupation and possessed tremendous architectural talent. We welcome you, Master Kutiya, as a member of the City of Hope Alliance! Song Jian stood up and greeted him with a smile. Kutiya breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Song Jians welcoming words. To join the City of Hope Alliance, he needed the consent of the guild leader, Song Jian. No one else could admit him. For Song Jian, Kutiyas contribution to the alliance was significant, especially given the need for a large number of defensive buildings. Kutiyas arrival was opportune! Thank you for taking me in, guild leader. I, Kutiya, promise to fulfill my duties in the guild! Kutiya expressed his gratitude. As a wandering NPC, being able to find a stable home made him feel very fortunate. Once Wang Qi had led Kutiya away and settled him in, he quickly returned to Manor Castle. Weve hit the jackpot this time! Wang Qi said, seeming ecstatic. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh, how so? Is this Master Kutiya any good? Song Jian asked smilingly. Hes more than goodhes super incredible! exclaimed Wang Qi. The reason hes referred to as a master is not just because of his master-level architectural skills; he can construct a Magic Crystal Railgun too! What? A Magic Crystal Railgun? Song Jian stood up in astonishment. The Magic Crystal Railgun was known for its immense powerit was the most potent city-defending cannon known at the present. Even the City of Sin did not have one; Song Jian had only seen one in the City of Hymns. The Magic Crystal Railgun was powerful enough to send any creature with tier one combat power running for covera single normal shot could instantly kill any creature at the peak of tier one combat power. If used in conjunction with other more powerful bombs, it could even pose a threat to creatures with tier two combat power. Fantastic! Song Jian exclaimed in excitement. However, the Magic Crystal Railgun requires many materials, many of which come from high-level Bosses drops, and we currently have less than one-third in storage. Plus Wang Qi said, frowning, constructing a Magic Crystal Railgun requires the assistance of at least three senior architects, and even at the shortest, the construction time still spans a week! Song Jian nodded. List out the required materials, and Ill do my best to collect them. Even if we can construct just one Magic Crystal Railgun before the monster assault, it would greatly help our defense! Soon, Wang Qi handed Song Jian a list, and Song Jian realized that he had more and more to deal with. Alright then, Im going to check the sewer. I aim to clean it up within a day and then go gather these materials! Song Jian said before leaving Manor Castle. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, Wang Qi allowed a smile to tug at his lips. There were many trivial matters associated with the City of Hope Alliance. However, with Song Jian, they could solve any challenge and retrieve any material, which other ordinary players could not. For the City of Hope Alliance, Song Jian was their greatest asset. Song Jian went directly to the nearest sewer in his territory. Here, he could still see many players from the City of Hope Alliance entering and exiting. Evidently, even after reporting sewer clearance progress to Song Jian, Wang Qi did not halt the clearing operation. Many players were still working on it. For such a wide-scale operation, numerical advantage certainly held sway. However, Wang Qi had ordered everyone to avoid the area where two players had diedthat zone belonged to Song Jian. Song Jian soon entered the sewer, and following the map, began moving towards the perilous area. Chapter 729: 729: Insect Nest Chapter 729: Chapter 729: Insect Nest The light in the sewer was very dim, but the surrounding walls were covered with light-gray moss. The moss emitted a faint halo. Although it wasnt enough to brighten the sewer as daylight did, the feeble light was sufficient for ordinary players to walk around. Thieves, the class of players that loved this environment the most, could even thrive here. Song Jian directly opened his vertical eye in the middle of his brows and the surrounding environment immediately brightened up. Since the vertical eye naturally offered dark vision, even in a pitch-dark environment, Song Jian could see clearly as if it were daytime. Hence, having clear vision here was certainly not a problem. The conditions in the sewer were awful. Not only did a strong, stinky odour fill the air, but the ground was also littered with lots of garbage. As a direct consequence of this, the status bar of Song Jian displayed a Movement speed reduced by 5% debuff. Additionally, the sewer was inhabited by many small animals like rats. Though they couldnt inflict any damage on Song Jian, their incessant squeaking and scampering around were quite bothersome. Song Jian advanced along a cleared path, not encountering a single monster along the way. It seemed like the players from the City of Hope Alliance had thoroughly cleared this area. As he neared the area where the two players had perished, Song Jian felt some movement above him. If it were not for his strong mental attributes, he wouldnt have noticed anything unusual. Glancing up, he saw, to his surprise, fist-sized beetles crawling frenziedly towards him. Looking back, he saw dozens of beetles like this had already appeared behind him. How could there be so many beetles Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Even though these beetles were just normal monsters, they were level twenty-five and were seemingly endless in numbers. He finally understood why the two thieves had perished here. Even if thieves had strong survival skills, once their escape route was cut off by the endless tide of beetles, there was no chance they could escape. Wind Sweeping Clouds! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, wind gusts stirred up in the sewer channel, like countless wind blades slashing towards the beetles above. Whizz, whizz, whizz~ The level twenty-five normal monsters could not withstand such violent attacks. For them, Song Jians damage output was indeed terrifying. In an instant, Song Jian had killed dozens of beetles, cleaning out the whole channel. This was only with the employment of Wind Sweeping Clouds using a single longsword. I cant even imagine how much power it would hold if four longswords were used simultaneously! Song Jians excited face revealed his utter satisfaction. The way of killing many enemies at once was always thrilling. As Song Jian proceeded further, he encountered more and more beetles. Their levels had escalated from twenty-five to twenty-eight, increasing significantly in size. The two large pincers on their forejaws were gleaming like metal, constantly clashing together and shooting sparks. When Song Jian looked forward using his vertical eye, he noticed a huge dome-like object in the distance that reached the top of the sewer. Why does it look like a giant heart pulsating? Song Jian thought to himself. Upon getting closer, he was shocked to realize that it was actually a huge insect nest, continually discharging beetles covered in slime. These beetles were the size of a fingernail at birth, but they grew to the size of a fist within mere seconds. They were identical to the level twenty-five beetles seen before. Most beetles stopped growing after reaching level twenty-five. However, a few could grow to level twenty-eight. For every hundred level twenty-five beetles, one could grow to level twenty-eight. But level twenty-eight beetles were not the pinnacle. Among every hundred level twenty-eight beetles, one could break through to level thirty. These level thirty beetles, elite monsters acting as guards, were stationed around the insect nest. Only the level twenty-five and twenty-eight beetles roamed around, preyed on every creature in the sewer, and even the small animals like rats were not spared. The corpses of these creatures were then transported back to the insect nest to be stored as food. Looking at the insect nest, Song Jian broke out in a cold sweat. Even if he managed to clear the surface area thoroughly, if he didnt annihilate the insect nest in front of him, the ultimate task completion rate would still be shockingly low. The insect nest produced a swarm of beetles after a certain period of time. From afar, it looked like a surging black tide. Something like that could frighten a person with agoraphobia into a coma. Even Song Jian couldnt guarantee that he could escape unscathed if surrounded by these many beetles. However, if he didnt destroy the insect nest, his City Lords task would certainly fail. Even if he did manage to complete the task, the rank would still be very low. He might end up with a City Lord seal that had only unlocked 60% of its power. This was something Song Jian completely couldnt accept. Even if I cant reach the exclusive 110% unlock rate, I have to at least reach the perfect unlock rate of 98%! Song Jian gritted his teeth and declared inwardly. The Sword Spirit of the fourth longsword, the Surging Wave Breaking Sword, had been conceived. Song Jian summoned all four longswords and erased all previously engraved skills. The Sword Spirits were still maturing, thus they could only memorize three sets of sword techniques. Song Jian directly engraved the first two moves of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique onto the four longswords. Re-engraving the sword techniques consumed a lot of Mental Strength. However, with the help of honey wine boosting his recovery, Song Jian successfully engraved the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique onto all four longswords. Today, Ill show you how powerful the combination of the Blizzard Snowfall and the Wind Sweeping Clouds can be! Song Jian glared at the insect nest and prepared to attack. With a thought, one of the longswords flew towards the insect nest. The moment it got close, almost all the beetles noticed its existence and immediately let out sharp cries. Thousands of beetles cried out at once, filling the sewer with piercing sounds. Song Jian felt as if countless needles were piercing his eardrums. Even the long sword he was controlling couldnt help but shudder. The startled look on Song Jians face changed to one of alarm as he watched his Vitality Points rapidly deplete. This shrieking was not a beetle skill, but it was more frightening than any sonic attack skill. Blizzard Snowfall! The longsword flying towards the insect nest performed a turn in mid-air and, under Song Jians control, executed the first move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. In an instant, the beetles on the ground were nearly submerged in snow. Even the beetles on the ceiling of the sewer had been sliced into halves by the snowflake Sword Qi and fell to the floor. Then, the second longsword was also released by Song Jian. Immediately, a gust of wind swept through the sewer. PS: Thanks to Reader150218030845673 for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 730: 730: Explosive Flame Bomb Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Explosive Flame Bomb Under the accumulated snow, swaths of beetles were frozen in icy lumps, but some slightly more powerful beetles were still able to move, despite their bodies being covered in ice and snow. As for the elite beetle guards, which were painstakingly selected to protect the insect nest, their movement speed was only slightly reduced; they could still charge towards Song Jian at the speed of walking humans on the snowy ground; Wind Sweeping Clouds! Following the second longsword, the blade danced, and the second move of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was immediately unleashed. Countless winds swirl with snowflakes, resembling an enraged jade dragon, which surged towards the insect nest in front; All the snowflake Sword Qi wildly danced in the sewer, and the beetles they touched burst open one after another. Song Jian was surprised to find that when these two moves were executed simultaneously, their power actually increased by 30%. Both Twilight Snow Blizzard and Wind Sweeping Clouds were originally group attack techniques, good at dealing with monsters with weak strength but large in numbers. The beetles produced by the insect nest just happened to fit these characteristics. If they were facing other people or creatures, even those with first-order Combat Power would have to retreat in the face of the tide-like beetles, not daring to confront them directly. Once surrounded by the insect nest, they would fall into a tragic situation of being consumed by ants. Violent winds spread, countless snowflakes seemed like flying swords, charging towards the tide-like beetles. The grade of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was extremely high, and dealing with these level-25 monsters could directly kill them instantly. Even the stronger level-28 beetles could not withstand two or three swords. Only the elite level-30 beetles could survive amidst the snowflake Sword Qi, but their Vitality Points fell very quickly. The third longsword flew by, followed by the fourth. Since Song Jian had engraved the Ten Thousand Facet Sword Technique, the consumption of executing these two moves was minimal. The beetles were fearless, even if they were killed instantly, they still rushed towards Song Jian without hesitation. The tide-like beetles churned and burst open one by one under the heavy snow and violent winds, filling the entire sewer with a nauseating stench. The number of dead beetles was so large that the corpses almost blocked the entire sewer. Fortunately, the bodies of ordinary beetles had a very short existence time. In a little while, they were burned clean by transparent flames, leaving only a pile of low-level materials on the ground; Wind Sweeping Clouds! Twilight Snow Blizzard! Song Jian gave up on other sword techniques and slowly retreated while using these two techniques back and forth. Countless beetles died every second, but even more beetles filled the gaps. Despite the small energy consumption, Song Jians Spirit Points were slowly being consumed. In the end, even the recovery speed of the Invisible Sword Qi began to slow down, indicating that his body was approaching its limit. It was unknown how many beetles he had killed, but there was a thick layer of beetle corpses on the ground that hadnt been burned yet. It was evident that the number of beetles near the insect nest had decreased a lot. Compared to the previous beetle tide, there were now at most only one-tenth of them left. However, Song Jian had also reached his limit. Continuing the battle would bury himself here. With a thought, the four longswords flew up and down and simultaneously used Wind Sweeping Clouds, causing tornado-like whirlpools to appear in the sewer, sweeping forward with an unstoppable force; Song Jian took advantage of the situation and turned into a shadow, using the Sword Shadow Step to slide towards the rear, only breathing a sigh of relief after leaving the range of the insect nest. This was the first time that Song Jian had seen such a terrifying insect nest, capable of producing and controlling tens or even hundreds of thousands of beetles. If it was allowed to grow, even if Song Jian successfully built a city, it would eventually be destroyed under the attack of such tide-like beetles; Fortunately, most of the beetles it produces now are ordinary ones. If they were all elite beetle guards, it might have been really difficult to escape today! Song Jian thought to himself. And if all the elite beetles were present today, Song Jian wouldnt have fought until now. He probably would have fled the moment he encountered them. Upon returning to the Manor Castle, Song Jian headed for Dr. Ebsitings laboratory; As soon as he approached, Song Jian heard a muffled explosion from afar, causing the ground to shake slightly; Luckily, the doctors laboratory had been reinforced multiple times by himself, and it could withstand continuous explosions! Doctor, have you made any new inventions lately? Song Jian pushed open the laboratory door and said directly, I need to deal with a large number of monsters. They are weak, but there are too many of them With a face covered in soot, Dr. Ebsiting shook his charred lab coat and coughed, These monsters you speak of, do they have any obvious resistances, such as extremely high fire resistance? Song Jian thought for a moment, recalling the previous battle, and shook his head, Just ordinary monsters, no noticeable features that enhance certain resistances! But they come in great numbers, thousands of them! Song Jian emphasized; Try this! The doctor took out a flat metal disc from the storage shelf and handed it to Song Jian, Bursting flame bomb! It has a time delay function, which can extend up to thirty seconds. After the explosion, it will deal 500 points of explosion damage to all targets within a ten-meter range, and then trigger white phosphorus burning effect, causing a similar Mage firewall skill effect, dealing 100 points of damage per second to any creatures entering the range, lasting for 30 seconds! Song Jians eyes lit up. The ordinary level-25 beetles had only slightly more than 1,000 Vitality Points. Just one such bomb could cause massive damage and kill them in large numbers, probably even more powerful than the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique! Ill take this, how many do you have? Give me a hundred! Song Jian laughed. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, a hundred? The doctor was shocked, How could I have that many? These are just experimental products; at most, there are thirteenfourteen; Ill give you all of them! A moment later, Song Jian put all fourteen Bursting Flame Bombs into his inventory and went back towards the sewer. He had to race against time, or else the insect nest would produce even more beetles, and the results of his hard work would cease to exist. Half an hour later, Song Jian arrived back at the place where he had fought before. Now, it was clear that almost all the beetles were controlled by the insect nest, gathering around it. Even the ordinary level-25 beetles couldnt move a step away; Song Jian approached slowly, and when he was only a dozen meters away from the insect nest, the beetles on the outermost layer seemed to sense something. They let out a threatening hiss towards the location where he was standing. Song Jian smiled faintly, stopped, and buried the first Bursting Flame Bomb here, with a thirty-second delay; Chapter 731: 731: Abyss Insect Nest Chapter 731: Chapter 731: Abyss Insect Nest Boom, boom, boom~ In the sewer, a series of explosions suddenly rang out, startling the players who were clearing monsters in the sewer, not knowing what was going on. Whats happening? Whats going on, is the sewer collapsing? Is there a BOSS? Did we encounter a BOSS? The direction of the explosion is quite far from us. It seems to be where the two sacrificed brothers last appeared. Do you think it might be the work of our Alliance Leader Its possible. We can hear it from so far away; the explosion must be powerful. They must have encountered a BOSS The players of the City of Hope Alliance were all guessing, but they did not know that what Song Jian encountered was not a BOSS, but something even more terrifying than a BOSS. A dozen explosive fire bombs turned the entire tunnel, several tens of meters wide, into a sea of flames. These beetles had no consciousness of their own and were controlled by the insect nest. After identifying Song Jian as their target, they rushed recklessly in his direction. In the end, swathes of beetles fell in the sea of fire, including the elite beetle guards, who could not withstand the damage dealt in the flaming area and also fell. In just less than ten minutes, there were no more active beetles in front of Song Jian. The effect of the explosive fire bombs was surprisingly good, much better than the battle Song Jian had fought for hours before. However, this was due to the fact that he had already eliminated most of the beetles, and the fire bombs only served as a finishing blow. The strong explosion and the high temperature of the fire caused cracks on the muddy walls of the tunnel and sand began to fall from the ceiling. It seemed that it wouldnt be long before this section of the tunnel would collapse. Song Jian walked towards the insect nest, a three-meter-tall mass resembling a swollen tumor, stretching up to the top of the sewer, with numerous vents similar to exhaust holes on its surface. This insect nest was also a level 30 Lord class BOSS, but with no attack power of its own, relying solely on the beetles it spawned. If allowed enough time, it could become one of the top-notch Lord class bosses. However, without beetles, it would be among the weakest of Lord bosses, even worse than ordinary monsters. As Song Jian approached, the insect nest began to tremble wildly, making a humming sound from within, as if trying to plead with him. Just as Song Jian was about to plant the last explosive fire bomb beneath it, a flash of inspiration struck him. This thing seems to be a living creature with its own consciousness. I wonder if the Abyss Temptation skill would work on it? thought Song Jian. He directly summoned the Book of the Abyss, flipping through the pages to the Abyss Temptation skill. Song Jian began chanting the Abyssal Spell towards the giant insect nest. A faint, whisper-like sound echoed through the sewer. Dark, Abyssal Chains wrapped around the entire insect nest, which let out mournful cries under the erosion of the Abyssal Power but had no means of resistance. After ten whole minutes, the system finally told Song Jian that the insect nest had become his slave. Song Jian opened the insect nests attribute panel and carefully examined its properties. Abyss Insect Nest (Lord class): Special creature, produces 3 eggs every 10 seconds. These eggs will hatch automatically, with a 90% chance of hatching an ordinary beetle, a 10% chance of hatching a strong beetle, and a 1% chance of hatching an elite beetle guard. All beetles have no independent consciousness and are strictly controlled by the insect nest. After being corroded by the Abyssal Power, the insect nest becomes a special creature with Abyssal Power, and the eggs it lays have a 0.1% chance of hatching an Abyssal Beetle (elite). The creature is currently Song Jians slave, with 10 loyalty points. Trait: This creature needs to devour a large amount of flesh and blood. When enough flesh and blood are consumed, the creature will evolve on its own. Only 10 loyalty points Song Jian was somewhat speechless. This was the flaw of the Abyss Temptation skill: creatures enslaved by it had low loyalty and were prone to rebellion. With such low loyalty, Song Jian dared not place the insect nest directly on the ground. For now, he could only leave it in the sewer. However, now the beetles spawned by the Abyss Insect Nest were all Song Jians slaves, no longer considered monsters, effectively eliminating a major threat. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as Song Jian left the sewer, he instructed Wang Qi to deliver all the flesh obtained from the monster kills to the sewer to feed the Abyss Insect Nest. Although monster corpses would be burned to ashes by translucent flames after death, players with butchering or skinning skills could still obtain materials from them, including monster flesh, which was a cooking ingredient. These materials were cheap and easy to collect. Soon enough, players started delivering monster flesh to the location in the sewer designated by Song Jian. The piled-up flesh was continuously transported by the beetles controlled by the Abyss Insect Nest. In just half a day, its loyalty rose to 20 points, and it spawned a large number of beetles once again. Then, under the control of the Abyss Insect Nest, the beetles began to actively clear out monsters in the sewer. Since the insect nest was Song Jians slave, it could receive orders from him and then relay them to each beetle. The players clearing monsters in the sewer were surprised to find beetles actually competing with them for kills. Hey, look, whats that? How is ithow is it attacking the monsters in the sewer? A player exclaimed, pointing at the beetles crawling along the sewer walls. These must be monsters too, right? But when I lock onto them, I get a system prompt saying that these beetles are affiliated with our Alliance Leader and attacking them would mean challenging him! Are all these beetles the Alliance Leaders combat pets? How come there are so many of them But these beetles are so weak. I can take on more than ten of them by myself! Humph, you can handle ten, but what about fifty? That would be tough, right? And if there are more than a hundred, youll have to turn tail and run. Look at how many there are here, at least three hundred, and there must be more elsewhere With the help of the Abyss Insect Nest, clearing out the sewer monsters went much more smoothly. Monsters killed by the beetles were not burned by the transparent flames. Instead, the beetles dragged their corpses into the insect nest, where they were devoured. After attending to the sewer monster problem, Song Jian immediately headed to the vacation manor where he had discovered the Sword Stone. Chapter 732: 732 God Slayer Chapter 732: Chapter 732 God Slayer To construct a Magic Crystal Railgun, a tremendous amount of rare materials are required, materials that are not dropped by ordinary monsters. Only formidable BOSS monsters have a certain chance of dropping them; Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There are many such powerful BOSS monsters in Doomsday City, but each of them is surrounded by a swarm of monsters of the same level. To hunt such a boss often requires tedious and time-consuming clearing of the surrounding creatures. Previously, the lake where Song Jian found the statue of the Healing Goddess was teeming with Elite Level Bosses. The bosses in that lake were as common as ordinary monsters, and there are even more powerful Lord Level Bosses. This lake is the ideal place for boss hunting and gathering materials. The only downside is that if you lack the strength, coming here is a guaranteed death sentence; Even with Song Jians capability, he cannot sweep through this lake. He has to cautiously lure the Boss monsters one by one and then hunt them; Within three days, Song Jian had managed to kill over 20 Elite Bosses here, raising his level from 35 to 36. The valuable materials he gathered were sufficient to construct a Magic Crystal Railgun. At this time, in the City of Hope Alliance, the master builder Kutiya, along with a group of architects, had begun constructing the Magic Crystal Railgun. Remember, Kutiya is a Master Builder, who is capable of constructing many defensive structures independently. His participation increased the progress of the Song Jians Alliance tasks by at least 10%; With only ten days left until the task deadline, Song Jian was still hunting Boss monsters in the lake. He hoped to gather more materials and construct a second Magic Crystal Railgun. A single Magic Crystal Railgun can only defend in one direction. Once the city walls of the City of Hope Alliance are built, they have to defend against enemies from four different directions. Just as Song Jian was leading a Deepwater Crocodile Beast Boss to the shore, preparing to kill it, a group of people from the Pantheon appeared at the entrance of the resort out of nowhere. Are you sure Song Jian is here? asked a thief with a scar on his face, his voice deep and composed. God Slayer, I stake my head on it, Song Jian has been leveling here for the past two days, only returning to the Alliance once, probably to resupply for consumables. If we head forward from here, theres a big lake, hes hunting there! a player with an archer class said softly. Alright, wait here, Im going to meet this number one on the glory rankings! God Slayer revealed a strange smile, licked the blade of the dagger in his hand with his tongue, and his figure slowly disappeared in place; Do you think this guy is a psycho out in the real world? the archer whispered. Quiet! A player nearby changed his expression and said in a low voice: He just left. Do you want him to hear you? The expression on the archers face immediately changed. He looked nervously around, his hand gripping the bow trembling noticeably. Other players huddled around all had expressions of fear on their faces. It was evident that God Slayer held a strong deterrent power over others; In actuality, the name God Slayer wasnt his original. Like Zeus, he had also used a name change card after joining the Pantheon, changing his in-game name to God Slayer. Moreover, he held one of the positions of the Twelve Main Deities within the Pantheon, effectively making him a core player; At this time, Song Jian was engaged in intense combat with a Level 33 Elite Boss. Under his control, four long swords kept revolving in mid-air, dealing a tremendous amount of damage to the boss, who was roaring furiously and attacking Song Jian with his skills; Just as the Boss had only a sliver of vitality left, and Song Jian was preparing to finish him off, he suddenly felt an alarm ringing in his heart. His Spirit attribute had already exceeded 100 points, his senses were several folds or even ten times stronger than those of a regular player. This made things like sneak attacks almost immunized against him; Normally, he could sense if someones gaze lingered on him for a fraction too long, those filled with hostility could be sensed from far away. However, hostile gazes and murderous intentions were different things. At this moment, Song Jian felt the most serious threat to his life. Filled with urgency, he instantly activated the Frost Shield skill of his Transformation Orb. An ice shield with a defense strength of 3000 points emerged around him; At this point, Song Jian realized that there was a cut more than a finger-length long on his left cheek; The attacker was already right next to me when I sensed the threat! Realizing this, Song Jian was filled with shock. Who exactly attacked him with such stealth capabilities? Even a max-level stealth skill couldnt accomplish such a feat; Looking back at the place where he was standing, Song Jian could only see a shadowy figure disappear back into stealth. The Boss with only a sliver of vitality was killed by the attacker who also took away a third of the experience points. The dropped items didnt even get a glance from him. If the attacker hadnt needed to finish off the monster and collect its drops, Song Jian probably wouldnt have noticed the figure at all; At least two high-level stealth skills! Song Jian thought to himself. Ordinary thief and assassin-type players always emerge from stealth to deal damage and then transform into combat thieves to fight directly. If they are at a disadvantage, they will use high-level stealth skills either to deal greater damage or to escape; With such skills having long cooldowns, they are generally reserved for preserving lives and wont be employed casually. The person in front of him, however, immediately disappeared from sight after causing minor injuries, indicating that he was not so stingy with his high-level stealth skills. The surroundings were deathly silent. A bead of sweat rolled down Song Jians forehead, which he dared not wipe clean. He opened the vertical eye on his forehead and started searching his surroundings. Yet, he found no clues; How can he be so fast? Song Jian was puzzled. The speed after stealth was so fast that he couldnt even track him; At this time, hiding behind a tree about six meters away from Song Jian was God Slayer. His bloodshot eyes stared unblinkingly at Song Jian through the dense foliage. His dagger still held a droplet of blood from Song Jians cheek, which he tasted with his snake-like tongue. He began shaking in excitement; Chapter 733: 733: I lured him out! Chapter 733: Chapter 733: I lured him out! Woo~ The blood of the strong! For me, its the most powerful supplement! The eyes of the God Slayer turned into snake-like golden vertical pupils, looking at Song Jian with an expression full of greed. At this moment, the tree where the God Slayer was hiding was directly behind Song Jians direction so he didnt see Song Jians third eye open, watching Song Jian carefully looking around to investigate. The God Slayer couldnt help but let out a cold sneer in his heart; A mere swordsman, thinking that simply observing the movements around him would reveal his presence was just too naive! The God Slayer leapt out from the tree, landing without making a sound, and then rushed towards Song Jian like a ghost, the dagger in his hand like the fangs of a wild beast, aiming for Song Jians neck; Backstab! This was a starting move for the Assassin profession, attacking from behind the target, dealing 200% damage while gaining two combo points; The power of this move was great, and the God Slayer had already maxed it out, not only causing massive damage to the target, but also paralyzing them for two seconds after hitting them; However, just as the dagger was about to strike Song Jian, he suddenly turned around, all three of his eyes locking onto the position of the God Slayer, and the four swords in his hand shot towards the God Slayer like a meteor; The God Slayer saw the light blooming in the silver vertical eye on Song Jians forehead and immediately felt a sense of foreboding. Startled, he realized what was happening and abandoned his attack, retreating backwards; He can see through my stealth! The God Slayer was shocked, seeing the four swords coming at him, his body flashed with white light, and his speed increased dramatically; Clang, clang, clang, clang~ The four swords stabbed the God Slayer almost simultaneously, but they did not cause any damage to him, and the words Immune to Damage floated up above his head; Invincible state? Song Jian was taken aback, seeing the white light appearing under the God Slayers feet, running at an extremely fast speed, he immediately understood what skill the other was using. Gale Step! Song Jian muttered in a low voice; Gale Step was a core skill of the Assassin and Thief professions, but the Assassins Gale Step was more focused on making them invincible, while the Thiefs Gale Step was more focused on increasing their movement speed; When at max level, the Assassins Gale Step grants half a second more invincibility time than the Thiefs Gale Step, while the Thiefs running speed is increased by 5% more than the Assassins Gale Step, and lasts for one more second; You think only you have acceleration skills? Hmph! Song Jian snorted coldly, and a pair of steel wings suddenly expanded behind him. With a flap, he began to fly at low altitude, chasing after the God Slayer; At this point, Song Jian had already checked the God Slayers attributes and naturally saw that he was a member of the Pantheon. He knew that the City of Hope and the Pantheon had long been in competition, trying to surpass each other in every way possible in Doomsday City. The City of Hopes construction was about to be successfully completed with just one step remaining, and due to Song Jians city lord mission, the City of Hope Alliance had attracted a lot of attention, with almost all of its members participating, whether in collecting materials or clearing monsters in the territory. This kind of involvement meant that there was no way to keep information hidden; Almost all the players in Doomsday City had learned that the City of Hope Alliances city-building mission was in the final and most crucial step; Some smaller alliances could only look on with envy and at most secretly curse that it would be better if the city failed, but the Pantheon, which had always treated the City of Hope Alliance as an imaginary enemy, didnt want Song Jian to complete his mission smoothly; However, whether it was by collecting materials or clearing the territory of monsters, the Pantheon was unable to obstruct those activities. Moreover, at this time, the City of Hope Alliance had already built walls and numerous defensive facilities, and if the Pantheon dared to make trouble, those facilities alone would be enough to make them regret it; Still, it didnt take long for the Pantheons people to find Song Jians whereabouts since he had been in one place for a long time; Seeing Song Jian alone in the resort, everyone in the Pantheon thought he was grinding levels, trying to improve his level during the last bit of time, especially since he had just leveled up again, which solidified the Pantheons idea. So they decided to come and assassinate him, at the very least, to prevent him from leveling up smoothly; At this moment, the Pantheon player sent to assassinate Song Jian was idling near the resorts entrance, quietly discussing amongst themselves; What do you guys think? Can our God Slayer kill Song Jian all by himself? Hard to say, the God Slayer is formidable, but Song Jian is no pushover either. Plus, the God Slayer is only level 33 while Song Jian is already level 35 C oh, no, hes level 36 now! Hmph, the God Slayer passed the first-class combat power test and even scored an A on it. Its said that even our alliance leader Zeus is not his match now! I hope he can kill Song Jian, it would save us all the trouble and we could gain Contribution Points for doing nothing, how great is that? Hahaha, yeah, itd be best if he kills him, it would be easy for all of us! Just as the group was discussing, someone suddenly shouted, Look, the guy running towards us, is that the God Slayer? He looks like hes being chased! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone was alarmed and quickly looked into the distance; Damn it, its that guy, how can he run faster than a rabbit? Did he fail to assassinate Song Jian? Thats impossible, isnt it? The God Slayer is so powerful, even if he couldnt assassinate Song Jian successfully, he shouldnt be running away so pathetically. Hmph, I told you Song Jian wouldnt be easy to deal with, but he insisted on going alone. Now hes scared the snake, hasnt he? Look, the guy chasing behind him, isnt that Song Jian? Yeah, thats him, look at the steel wings on his back, hes the only one with wings in the entire Doomsday City! The God Slayer is such a waste! So, what should we do now? Should we just run together? Despite their numbers being dozens more than Song Jian, seeing the God Slayer running away like a rabbit caused them to lose all confidence and begin planning their escape; But just then, the distant God Slayer suddenly shouted, Hey, Ive lured Song Jian out! Hurry up and attack him! All: .. After an exchange of glances, everyone realized the shamelessness of the God Slayer. He had clearly failed his solo assassination and yet claimed he had deliberately lured Song Jian out. Originally, the plan was to ambush the enemy, not bait them out like in a boss fight in the wild! Run! One player shouted, and all the Pantheon players immediately used various acceleration skills and fled into the distance like the wind; Chapter 734: 734 Pantheon Chapter 734: Chapter 734 Pantheon sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian had long noticed a large crowd of people at the entrance of the resort. Looking at their revealed attributes, they were all players from the Pantheon, but none of them were level thirty. Even if there were any at level thirty, they hadnt passed the first-stage combat strength assessment. In Song Jians eyes, the only one who could be considered a worthy opponent in this crowd was the God Slayer pursuing him. After several confrontations, the God Slayer realized that he couldnt kill Song Jian alone. The latters spiritual attributes were too high and his sensing ability was too strong, eliminating the chance for a surprise attack. Without a surprise attack, no matter how egotistical he was, he wouldnt believe he could kill Song Jian in a straight fight! He initially thought he could use the crowd at the resort entrance to delay Song Jian and make a getaway. But unexpectedly, they slipped away faster than he anticipated, leaving him behind! Damn it, these guys the God Slayer cursed under his breath. Seeing Song Jian getting closer, he pulled out a grenade from his pocket and threw it at him. Boom! After the explosion, a thick cloud of smoke quickly spread, engulfing a matter of tens of meters in a few seconds. Song Jian gently tapped his foot in mid-air and abruptly halted. Staring at the dissipating smoke, a cold smile appeared on his lips. Among the Pantheon members, probably only the so-called Twelve Main Deities could pose a slight threat. Everyone else was just sacrificial fodder. After waiting for a while, Song Jian turned back towards the lakeside. With the deadline for the final task approaching rapidly, he couldnt afford to waste time battling with players from the Pantheon. If he chased after those players, regardless of success or failure, it would slow down the task completion. Thats what the Pantheon Alliance wanted. Pantheon! A murderous intent flashed in Song Jians eyes. He had always been focused on improving his strength, not taking alliances too seriously. After all, no matter how powerful an organization is in the game, it couldnt affect the real world. But after experiencing a real-life arena fight, this thought had begun to change. He noticed that the game world was gradually pervading the real one. Not only the players but also the game items began to appear in the real world increasingly. Most importantly, the existence of the game was no longer a secret, but something more and more people knew about. Alliances are important. Being a city lord, for me, may be even more important than power! Song Jian had a vague thought in his mind. He felt as if it was his sixth sense informing him about something. After the assassination attempt, Song Jian became more cautious. He summoned thirty blood crows, distributing them around a radius of over a hundred meters. These blood crows were great scouts. They would detect even the smallest movement, ensuring Song Jian didnt get caught off guard. No more Pantheon members appeared. According to Song Jians thinking, his position was exposed, yet he stayed. The Pantheon should have gathered a force to assassinate him again. However, several days passed without a sign of them, right up until the mission time was about to end. In fact, the reason Zeus hesitated was that Song Jian hadnt left. In several previous conflicts with the City of Hope, he never gained any advantage. The closest he ever got to success was when he was contesting the top ranking on the glory leaderboard with Song Jian. He was just 1% experience points away. Yet, in the end, Song Jian defeated him with a surprising strategy, pushing him from the throne he was about to secure. This failure left a shadow in Zeuss heart. He began to overthink Song Jians unusual behavior. In the Pantheon Alliances meeting room, twelve players were seated in high-backed chairs, similar to the main deities in the Olympus Pantheon. Could it be a trap, with numerous minions lying in ambush? Zeus thought aloud. The God Slayer snorted and replied: Ive thoroughly scouted the area, other than him and some of his summoned creatures, theres no one else. Then can you explain why, knowing his position has been exposed, and knowing we are trying to kill him, he doesnt leave? Zeus turned to face the God Slayer, his face almost touching the latters. He fixed him with a stare and whispered: Why is he doing this? Blind confidence? The God Slayer wore a puzzled expression, guessing. Impossible, hes not like you! Zeus sneered, straightening up. Song Jian is confident but never blind. He may be waiting for us to find him, planning to capture us all. Are we just going to watch blindly as he fights the bosses and levels up? You know that lake is teeming with Elite Level bosses. Its a treasure hunting sanctuary! The God Slayer sounded anxious. Are we lacking high-quality equipment? Zeus asked with a frown. But we cant just let him complete the city-building task. Once the City of Hope succeeds in city-building, will there be a place left for us, the Pantheon? A half-naked, muscular man with primitive leather armor slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair, angrily roaring. God of War, be patient, God King surely has his reasons! A woman in a gorgeous dress, holding a golden scepter, smiled, her eyes constantly on Zeus. Thats right, we should not engage with the City of Hope Alliance head-on, Zeus said with a smug smile, nodding satisfactorily to the woman. If they want to build their city, let them do so. Have our previous attempts to stop them been successful? No! Why did we fail every time? Is it because we are weaker than them? Zeus asked the room aloud. No, we are destined to become the True Gods of the entire world. All enemies shall be trampled under our feet! The God of War shouted, standing and raising his double-bladed battle axe. Zeus watched him. After a moment, the God of War sheepishly lowered his arm and sat back down. Chapter 735: 735: Early Preparation Chapter 735: Chapter 735: Early Preparation Our goal is to become True God, but were not gods yet, so we must have a clear understanding of ourselves! A handsome man wearing leather armor and carrying a giant longbow stood up and said, Our current strength is indeed inferior to that of the City of Hope. Thats a fact! The God of Hunting is right! Zeus roared, Thats the truth! Were constantly failing because our strength is weak! The other core members fell silent, their heads slightly lowered, some of them disheartened; Zeus glanced around and a sneer flashed across his lips; Being weak now doesnt mean well always be weak! Zeus said, Now is a perfect opportunity. If the City of Hope fails in building their city, they will be ruined, and from then on, the Doomsday City will only hold us and the Pantheon in high esteem! Zeuss words slightly boosted everyones confidence. From what weve learned, the city-building mission is indeed challenging, but A short, near-transparent man hesitated, But what can we do to make their city-building mission fail? Its simple, well borrow power! Zeus slowly walked toward the short man, a smile on his face, and said to him, God of Thieves, I need you to stay in the City of Hopes territory 24 hours a day starting today, gathering information! Youre invisible to other players, and I need you to find out everything about the city-building mission from them! Whats the specific content of the mission, how far along are they, what plans do they have, and so on, every single detail! God of Thieves nodded, as it was not a complicated task for him. He had already gained a heightened stealth skill from a mission and upgraded it to the max level, which resulted in a mutation, giving him incredible concealment effects. Almost no one could detect him as long as he didnt reveal himself; Moreover, there were very few methods available to counter a thiefs Stealth skill now, and all detection skills had short durations and long cooldown times. Ordinary players wouldnt use them carelessly in their free time. Also, the God of Thieves had infiltrated the City of Hope Alliances territory more than once without being discovered. This time, he would just have to stay a bit longer; Leader The God of Thieves began to speak. Call me God King! Zeus yelled; God of Thieves shuddered and quickly corrected himself, God King, God King Whats the matter? Zeus asked with a cold snort. I I uncovered some information earlier that the City of Hope Alliances city-building mission seems to have several stages with the last being a monster siege. A large number of monsters will attack the city theyve built God of Thieves said. Humph, I already knew that. Everything theyre doing now is in preparation for the final monster siege! Zeuss mouth was adorned with a sinister grin as he said, So when I say well borrow power, it means using the strength of these monsters to completely destroy the City of Hope. At that time, with a little push from us, we will not only destroy the City of Hope Alliance at minimal cost, but also plunder a massive amount of resources from them! Ever since the City of Hope Alliance obtained all the resources in the Valley of the Undead, their strength had greatly increased, and various buildings were being developed continuously. Players who had been to the Valley of the Undead had previously showcased resources they had obtained, making others envious and drooling. However, only a small portion of the Valleys resources circulated among Doomsday Citys players, with the majority being transported through the City of Hope Alliances Transmission Array to the City of Sin and City of Hymns to be sold at a better price; This had led many Doomsday City players to covet the resources obtained by the City of Hope Alliance; Meanwhile, Song Jian continued to farm BOSSes in the resort, at first worried that players from the Pantheon would come and mess with him, but later, seeing no one coming, he began to lure two or three BOSSes at a time to kill. The first two forms of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique were AoE abilities, so the more monsters, the better the effect. Although the effects on BOSSes werent as good as with the beetles, they didnt decrease his efficiency in killing them, and soon Song Jian had to go back to clean up his inventory again. Time flew, and the City of Hope had begun constructing its second Magic Crystal Railgun. Song Jian had finally finished his tedious days of farming materials and returned to the City of Hope Alliance to set up sword formations in various places. Exploration Sword Formation, Attack Sword Formation, Defense Sword Formation, each sword formation used dozens, even hundreds of Sword Stones. Song Jian ingeniously linked all the sword formations together so that when they were activated, they could coordinate with each other. Although the effect couldnt reach that of the Qingyun Sword Array, monsters from events like the creation of safehouses couldnt even reach the walls of the City of Hope. Song Jian knew that the scale of the final monster siege in this city-building mission would definitely be more significant than the previous safehouse event. Previously, only monsters from the surroundings were attracted, but this time, monsters from outside Doomsday City might appear! Boss, the Magic Crystal Railgun at the north gate is complete, Wang Qi approached Song Jian and asked. Do you want to check it out? Its already built? Song Jians face showed a satisfied smile. The Magic Crystal Railgun was a powerful weapon, just one of which would mean hed no longer need to worry about monsters above Lord-level appearing in the north direction. Lets go take a look! Song Jian laughed. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The pair quickly arrived at the north wall of the Alliances territory. Standing on the five or six-meter-high wall, they looked out at the vast area still belonging to the City of Hope Alliance. However, due to the limited number of players, they couldnt protect the entire territory, so they had to abandon it. But on this piece of land, countless types of traps and mechanisms were laid out, and powerful landmines were buried. Even Song Jian himself wasnt confident that he could make it out of the area; Is this the Magic Crystal Railgun? Song Jian looked at a massive fortress on the north wall, about as tall as a six-story building, and exclaimed! Yes, this is the Magic Crystal Railgun, and its extremely powerful! Wang Qi excitedly said, Boss, take a look at the gorge in front of us. Its the result of our test shot after construction was completed. With just one shot, a 33-story building was turned into ruins PS: Thank you Book Friend 141222210642736 for the 100 Qidian coins tip! Chapter 736: 736: Abyssal Beetle Chapter 736: Chapter 736: Abyssal Beetle This trench under the north city wall, more than two meters deep and five or six meters wide, extends hundreds of yards from the wall until it disappears in front of a tall ruinous building outside the Alliances territory. The entire trench displays a crystallized state, leaving one to imagine just how high the temperature must have been when the cannon fired! Whats the firing speed? And, what kind of consumption does it have? Song Jian inquired. It can only shoot once per minute, but its possible to initiate a rapid fire skill that shortens the time to ten seconds! Wang Qi explained, When the rapid fire skill is activated, energy consumption triples. It can only last for a minute. After that time, the railgun needs to cool down for ten minutes before it can fire again! As for the energy Wang Qis expression became troubled as he continued, It consumes a huge amount of energy. Given our storage capacity. If we take two magic crystal railguns into account C even if we only use them at normal firing rates C well only be able to endure for about half an hour. If we were to activate rapid fire, I fear that the railgun wouldnt be usable after just one round! Song Jian frowned. The power consumed by the magic crystal railgun was the magic crystals themselves, strategic materials that were forbidden from sale in any city. City of Hope was only able to purchase some at a high price with the help of City of Sin to create a magic crystal railgun. The remaining magic crystals are simply not enough to support an intense battle; This was exactly why Song Jian didnt continue to farm for boss materials. Having the railgun alone wasnt enough. They also needed an adequate supply of ammunition! Magic crystals Are there no magic crystal mines in Doomsday City? Song Jian asked with a furrowed brow. Wang Qi had a bitter smile on his face. Magic crystals are probably the most difficult resources to obtain in this game. Not only in Doomsday City, but also in big cities like City of Sin and City of Hymns, there are no magic crystal mines around! At present, only three magic crystal mines have been found in the entire game, all in areas populated by level 50 or higher monsters. The nearest city is more than a hundred kilometers away Wang Qi shared. He obtained all this information from City of Sin. Before, Wang Qi hadnt even heard of magic crystals, let alone seen them. He only studied this knowledge when they needed to construct the magic crystal railgun. Song Jian sighed internally. It seemed that these two railguns could only be used at the most critical moments and not as regular weapons! When will the other railgun be completed? Song Jian asked. It needs another four days. It will definitely be completed before the task ends! Wang Qi said. How many defense buildings do we have now, and have we reached the required level of defense? He glanced at the war machines densely packed on the city wall and asked. Hehe, weve already reached the standard. Our citys total defense is now one hundred and sixty-five thousand. After the magic crystal railgun is built, it can increase the defense by another thirty thousand! Wang Qi replied with a laugh. Initially, reaching the required defense was the most troubling part. Even if all the defense structures provided by the system were constructed, it would still only amount to sixty thousand defense points, far from the target. But now, by the time the task ends, the defense of the City of Hope Alliance is almost set to double the task requirement! The higher the defense, the safer the defending players, and naturally, the more willing they are to participate in the defense. Otherwise, there might be mass resignations from the City of Hope Alliance during the monster siege phase; In this game, everyone has only one life. As long as youre alive, there are endless possibilities. Regardless of the rewards, no one is willing to risk their life! When he heard that the defense could reach close to two hundred thousand, Song Jian finally nodded in satisfaction. The higher the defense, the better. Even if all the buildings were destroyed at the end, as long as the core of Manor Castles Alliance and the players in the alliance are still alive, it is a victory! The materials have been collected, the defense has met the requirements, two out of the four tasks have been completed, only the clean-up task and waiting for the final monster siege are left! The clean-up task seems to be not difficult, but it is actually the most tedious part of the job. To achieve perfection, there cant be a single system monster left in our territory! Whether its on the ground or in the sewer, they were patrolled over and over again. But every time, some new monsters are always discovered. This is the most troublesome thing for Wang Qi. There are times when he truly wishes he could turn the entire ground upside to inspect! Song Jian glanced at the loyalty of the nest, which had risen to sixty points. It seems that recent feeding activities have been successful. More than thirty thousand beetles have hatched. According to the ratio of one to ten and one to a hundred, three thousand strong beetles and three hundred elite beetles have appeared. However, none of the more powerful abyssal beetles have yet appeared. It seemed that the chance of hatching an abyssal beetle was lower than what was indicated. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a slight tremor in the ground. But the vibration was very subtle, only he, with his Spirit Points exceeding a hundred, could feel it. Wang Qi and the other players nearby were completely unaware. Whats going on? Song Jian furrowed his eyebrows. He then suddenly sensed a wave of weakness emanating from the nest, accompanied by bouts of hunger. When Song Jian opened the nest interface, he was shocked to find that the nest had actually hatched an Abyssal Beetle! Prepare a lot of food, send it to the sewer, quickly! Having said that, Song Jian ran straight towards the sewer entrance. Unlike the direct control Song Jian had over the Black Dragon and the Blood Beast, the beetles hatched by the nest were controlled through the nest. Therefore, he could only see the number of beetles hatched, not the specific attributes of each beetle from the interface. Hatching just one abyssal beetle caused such a movement C even larger than when over thirty thousand beetles were hatched. This piqued Song Jians curiosity. He wondered just how powerful this abyssal beetle was! Standing in front of the nest, Song Jian saw a pile of monster corpses. Many of them were high-ranking boss bodies, of course, most of them were contributed by Song Jian who had been actively farming level thirty or above elite bosses recently. Although many boss bodies couldnt make it here in time, even a small fraction was enough to significantly increase the nests loyalty to Song Jian. Gazing at a beetle the size of a small car in front of him, Song Jian couldnt help but guess in his heart that perhaps it was through devouring these high-level boss corpses that the nest could produce abyssal beetles. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 737: 737: Keep Going Chapter 737: Chapter 737: Keep Going The Abyssal Beetle was about the size of an ordinary car, covered with a thick shell. Sharp spikes, more than a foot long, protruded from the surface of the shell, resembling sharp blades. A faint black aura emanated from its body, its scarlet eyes fixed on Song Jian as he approached. It growled menacingly like a wild beast, overflowing with murderous intent. If not for the hive control, the Abyssal Beetle would have already lunged at Song Jian, launching its most ferocious attack. However, due to the presence of the hive, the Abyssal Beetle could only watch helplessly as Song Jian reached out to touch it, unable to make a move. The moment Song Jians finger touched its shell, the attributes of the Abyssal Beetle immediately appeared before his eyes. Abyssal Beetle, controlled by the hive, level thirty-three, first-order Combat Power; attributes: Strength 75 points, Agility 43 points, Intelligence 12 points, Spirit 24 points, Constitution 66 points; Skill 1: Devour (active), can swallow the flesh and blood of any creature to accelerate its own recovery rate; Skill 2: Bloodthirsty Shred (active), inflicts 300% damage on a single target, increasing critical hit chance by 20%; 15% of the damage can be used to restore its own Vitality Points; Skill 3: Spiked Shell (passive), defence increases by 100%, while also reflecting 30% of close combat damage. Its like a monstrous tank. During a siege by monsters, if it can withstand the front line, it will greatly reduce the pressure on our defenses! Song Jian grinned satisfactorily. The only regret was that he was unable to control these beetles himself. Command had to be passed through the hive, which could cause communication delays in intense battles. Moreover, I can only issue these beetles with the simplest commands, such as attack and defend. Any more complex commands, Im afraid they wouldnt understand! Song Jian thought ruefully. Initially, Song Jian planned to move the hive to the surface once its loyalty reached a certain level to assist in the defense. But now it seemed better to leave it in the sewer. At this point, the sewer was void of any living creatures except the beetles. All small critters, such as rats, had disappeared. Aside from the original sewer, the hive also commanded the beetles to dig new tunnels. These new tunnels had spread to outside the city walls. Should the defense in that direction fail, the beetles would surface from underground in the shortest time to attack the monsters. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the enlarged hive, Song Jian felt rather satisfied with his previous decision to charm it into his slave using Abyss Temptation, instead of killing it. With only one day left to complete the task, players from the City of Hope Alliance began to gather. Preparing to brace for the upcoming storm. Every corner of the ground was thoroughly cleared by players. No monsters were left, even the bodies were all tossed into the sewer to feed the hive. Make one last check, there must not be any monsters left, not even one at level one! Wang Qi was somewhat anxious, continually issuing various commands. All defensive structures need to be checked once more, also have someone posted on guard duty to prevent sabotage! Try the Magic Crystal Railgun once more, there mustnt be any issues. The northern and eastern defenses are dependent on it! Supplement any necessary traps in front of the territory again Song Jian patted Wang Qi on the shoulder and smiled, Youve done well, dont be so nervous. I believe we will definitely succeed in building the city this time! Wang Qi took a deep breath, forced a smile at Song Jian, and nodded. For a day, players from the City of Hope Alliance stayed on the city walls, quietly waiting. The surroundings were eerily silent, and the air permeated with a grave tension. As time slowly passed and the skies darkened, a rumbling sound echoed from the distance. Everyone looked up. A giant silver skeleton gradually emerged from the abandoned city streets. This was the skeleton that stood over a hundred meters tall, which Song Jian had seen the first time he entered the game. However, back then, the skeleton had sparkling white jade-like bones, but now it had turned silver-grey, exuding a metallic texture. As the giant silver-gray skeleton was about approach the City of Hope Alliances city wall, it suddenly stopped. Everyone became tense, some even drew their weapons, and pointed their bows and crossbows at the giant skeleton. Everyone, put down your weapons! Song Jian shouted, Dont show any hostility! To everyone, the skeletons attributes were all question marks, making it impossible to assess its level or strength. Mainly, it was a non-aggressive creature due to its pale-yellow attribute. Song Jian stared at the giant skeleton, sensing a potent third-order Combat Power aura from it. If such a terrifying entity attacked the City of Hope, he would immediately order a retreat. Any resistance would be futile in front of it. Even the Magic Crystal Railgun would only cause minor grazes. The skeleton turned and looked at the city wall of the City of Hope. Its closed mouth suddenly opened, showing an apparent smile. Song Jian instantly felt as if the skeletons attention had locked onto him, transmitting a message into his mind. Next, the skeleton continued down the abandoned road of Doomsday City, disappearing from sight. Phew, I got scared to death! Once the skeleton disappeared, Wang Qi finally sat down against the city wall. His back had completely soaked in just a few seconds, the pressure from the creature was just too much. The monsters we are defending against, they cant be that big, can they? A player guessed in a low voice. Impossible. If such a horrifying creature appears, we wont be able to defend at all. In front of it, I cant muster any courage to fight! Hey, Xiao Yong is pretty badass, he even dared to aim an arrow at it Xiao Yong, Xiao Yong? Dammit, the kids scared stiff. Whos got alcohol to let him take a sip The commotion caused by the giant skeleton quickly died down. Song Jian stood atop the city walls, eyebrows furrowed, the message from the skeleton still echoing in his mind. The message was composed of two words: Keep it up. Typically, monsters harbor enmity towards player-established cities, so why did it seem to convey encouragement? Song Jians brow furrowed deeply, racking his brains but unable to understand. Chapter 738: 738: City Lord Seal Chapter 738: Chapter 738: City Lord Seal Players from the City of Hope Alliance silently waited, so did the players from the Pantheon. They gathered less than a kilometer away from the City of Hope Alliance, staring fixedly at the towering city walls and the densely packed crowd atop them. God, God King, arent we too close? If monsters really do appear later, wouldnt we be the first to bear the brunt of their attack? a short man clutching a hammer hesitated to voice. He was the Craftsman God, not one of the twelve Main Deities in the Pantheon, which means hes not a core member. However, thanks to his masterful Forge Art, he held a prominent position among the players of the Pantheon, second only to the twelve Main Deities. Craftsman God, dont worry. When the monsters are attacking the city, their aggro will be set on the City of Hope by the system. As long as we dont damage them, even if we are next to them, they wont attack us. The Wisdom God tenderly laughed and spoke softly. The Craftsman God looked at the Wisdom God, his eyes revealing a hint of intoxication. He repeatedly nodded and stuttered, Th-thank you, thank you, Wisdom God, for clearing my doubts. I I understand now! At that moment, an ethereal figure gradually appeared next to the God King. The God of Thieves whispered to Zeus, God King, not only us, but at least a dozen guilds are also lying in ambush around here. They seem to have the same objective as us! The City of Hope has made a lot of noise in the past month. Almost all players in Doomsday City got the news that they were building a city. Bear in mind that theres only one Doomsday City. The guild who succeeds in building a city will have a great chance to gain control over the City of Hope in the future. This is something the ambitious guilds absolutely do not want. Therefore, theres no lack of guilds that share the same objective as the Pantheon. Of course, many guilds are just here to fish in troubled waters. If the City of Hope Alliance failed in their city defense, then to these guilds, the City of Hope Alliance would be an absolute feast. Hmph, dont mind them, theyre merely a pack of hyenas! contempt surfaced in Zeus eyes. He didnt take these minor guilds seriously. But unknown to him, in Song Jians eyes, the Pantheons actions were no different from those petty guilds who were here to fish in troubled waters. Not far from these guilds, numerous crimson crows, still and silent, stood amid the surrounding ruins. They looked just like stones, but their eyes were fixed on the players hiding nearby. Song Jian waited silently until the whitening sky heralded the arrival of dawn. That was when he finally received a system prompt: System: Special Task I Am the City Lord, the task time has arrived. Only after completing the task can the City of Hope Alliance successfully establish the city! System: Task 1 C Gather resources to meet task requirements, unlock 30% of the City Lord seal functions! System: Task 2 C Exterminate the monsters in the territory to meet task requirements, unlock 60% of the City Lord seal functions! System: Task 3 C Construct defense buildings to meet the task requirements, unlock 90% of the City Lord seal functions! System: The first three tasks are completed, City Lord seal begins to form! Song Jians eyes suddenly flickered with a dazzling glow. The previously dim and dark environment now felt like a golden bottle being cracked open or the slow rise of a morning sun. Surprised looks spread across everyones faces. In mid-air, a golden five-clawed dragon swam around, emitting continuous dragon roars. After a long time, the golden dragon rushed toward Song Jian. Its body twisted in mid-air, forming a human-head-sized golden seal, which then gently dropped toward Song Jian. As Song Jian reached out to catch the golden seal, it transformed into a golden light and merged into Song Jians forehead. In an instant, a new City Lord Interface with various options appeared on Song Jians game UI, of which the last three options were still greyed out, indicating they were not unlocked yet. With the help of the golden seal, Song Jian felt his consciousness covering the entire City of Hope. With a single thought, he could know everything happening within the territory of the City of Hope Alliance. Wang Qi, in the territory outside the western city wall, there is a damaged trap about 130 meters from the city gate. Send someone to repair it quickly! There are too many guild brothers defending the eastern city wall. Withdraw one-third of them to the western city wall! Construct two more Arrow Towers on both sides of the southern city gate. That place is a gap in the defense. If flying monsters appear, they could easily breach from there! The entire territory of the City of Hope Alliance appeared in Song Jians mind like a 3D map. Any detail, any deficiency, was clear in his mind. System: The City Lord seal has successfully formed. You have ten minutes to adapt. Ten minutes later, Task Four Monster City Attack will start. Please get ready! Song Jian has only ten minutes to get used to the functions of the City Lord seal. If he could control the City Lord seal within these ten minutes, the success rate of the defense could be enhanced by several percentage points. Activate resource data representation! Song Jian began to modify the data of the entire City of Hope Alliance using the City Lord seal. The resources piled up like a mountain in the warehouse disappeared instantaneously, transformed into streaks of light. However, no one noticed as all players belonging to the City of Hope Alliance were already on the city walls. View all buildings! A virtual representation of the City of Hope, with its various pre-constructed buildings, appeared in Song Jians mind. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The city wall should be able to be upgraded to Level 9, becoming a steel fortress Song Jian wrinkled his eyebrows while looking at the building blueprints and properties in the city. What he had initially thought was a flawless defense structure now seemed full of holes. The city wall which could have been upgraded to Level 9 was merely at Level 7. Many of the Arrow Towers were not upgraded to their limit and could be further enhanced. Even some buildings, which were used for research and development and logistical support but didnt add to defense, were left unbuilt. These buildings, however, could have been essential for the citys development. Song Jian sighed slightly. Building these would require time and special conditions, two things that he was currently short of. With the monster attacks imminent, there wasnt much he could do except plug the obvious gaps and see what could be perfected. Eh, the City Mercenary System? I can hire neutral mercenaries to participate in the war and defend the city? Song Jians eyes lit up as he found an option that could immediately enhance the defensive strength. PS: Thanks to Tian Zeng Xin for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 739: 739: Mountain Giant Chapter 739: Chapter 739: Mountain Giant The urban mercenary system is a function of the City Lord seal. It allows city lord to hire mercenaries from other cities. Moreover, if the City of Hope is successfully established, a Mercenary Hall can be created. Song Jian will also be able to open his unique mercenaries through the Mercenary Hall, to be employed by other city lords. Its worth mentioning that this hiring system only exists between city lords, and other people cant see it. Only those who own a City Lord seal can use this function. Many city lords, who are not strong, like to hire powerful mercenaries, either to fight monsters and level up for themselves or to ensure their protection. The cost is just some insignificant Doomsday Coins. Song Jian clicked to hire city mercenaries, then swiftly started searching through the mercenary list. The mercenary list is detailed and spans more than a hundred pages. Depending on the star level, the hiring price varies. The highest is five stars, and the lowest only one star. The five-star mercenaries are the most expensive, requiring at least a million Doomsday Coins for one day. The one-star mercenaries are the cheapest, costing at least a few hundred or at most a few thousand Doomsday Coins per day. Furthermore, a mercenarys star level doesnt necessarily correspond to their strength. Five-star mercenaries have only completed many tasks, while one-star mercenaries have completed only a few tasks; thats all there is to it. Sometimes, spending as little as a one-star mercenarys fee can hire a mercenary with second-tier combat power. However, this kind of thing wholly depends on luck. Song Jian rapidly flipped through the list, hoping to pick the one with the best price-performance ratio. After a short time, he identified the mercenary he wanted to hire. Mountain Giants! One million Doomsday Coins each if they bring their own weapons, and only one-hundred thousand each if they dont! This is such a good deal! An excited expression appeared on Song Jians face. Mountain Giants are a unique race with the lineage of the earth element but do not belong to elemental beings. They prefer to use ancient trees aged over a hundred years as their weapons. The older the trees are, the stronger the Mountain Giants are. They are the only race that can derive power from their weapons. Mountain Giants with weapons, and those without, are entirely different in terms of power. After a while, Song Jian spent more than a million Doomsday Coins to hire a dozen Mountain Giants. Each of these giants was over ten meters tall, standing inside the city walls, and towered over the walls by a considerable margin. With one wave of their hand, they could sweep out all the players within tens of meters on the city wall. Mountain Giant leader Gu Bo reports to the great City Lord Song Jian! A burly Mountain Giant said in a deep voice to Song Jian. The giants voices sounded like thunder, buzzing in peoples ears. Gu Bo, I hired you to assist us in defending the city. In a while, a massive number of monsters will attack this newly built city. We need your strength! Song Jian shouted. Mountain Giants are never afraid of fighting. We will fight with you till the last moment! Gu Bo roared. These mercenaries were hired by Song Jian. As long as he didnt withdraw, they would keep fighting, even if it meant risking their lives. Yet if Song Jian couldnt withstand the attack and chose to escape, these mercenaries would also run away. This rule is clearly stated in the mercenaries manual. Song Jian nodded his head and started directing the Mountain Giants, arranging for them to be distributed around the four city walls. Honorable city lord, theres something I need to tell you! Gu Bo said: Mountain Giants have no ranged attack capabilities, and we can only fight at close range. Also, if you can provide us with ancient trees that are over a hundred years old, our combat power could at least double, and we can assist you in the fight better! Dont worry, I have already prepared weapons for you, and they will be delivered to you soon! Song Jian laughed. Soon enough, someone came carrying a bunch of Ancient Shadow Trees, each several dozens of meters long; Seeing these Ancient Shadow Trees, the Mountain Giants immediately became excited, showing a strong desire to test their power. The Mountain Giants can only use ancient trees as weapons during fights, and they can draw strength from these trees and level up. The higher the quality of an ancient tree and the longer its age, the stronger the power the giants can draw and the easier they can level up. Therefore, employers who can provide ancient trees as weapons will always be favoured by Mountain Giants. These are your weapons. Feel free to choose! Song Jian laughed. Gu Bo was the first to choose the bulkiest Ancient Shadow Tree, which he held high above his head. Roaring joyfully, he said, An Ancient Shadow Tree of over five hundred years old, I can feel the tremendous power. After this battle, I will definitely be able to level up again! Fight! The other Mountain Giants also picked up the Ancient Shadow Trees one after another, and roared loudly. Only through fighting can they draw power from the ancient trees faster. Therefore, the Mountain Giants, having obtained their weapons, crave the fight even more than the players of the City of Hope. After hiring these Mountain Giants, Song Jian spent all of the last financial reserves of the City of Hope Alliance. All the remaining options in the City Lord seal were about complete control of the entire city. Many more functions are yet to be developed. Song Jian can only take a cursory look at them now. Even the remaining three unsealed functions, he barely had time to check when thunderclaps suddenly echoed in the sky. The already dark clouds in the sky seemed to have been stirred up by a gigantic hand, violently rolling about. Streaks of lightning crisscrossed the sky, with thunder booming. It was as if giant dragons were roaring in anger. In the city wreckage outside of the City of Hope, a surge of monsters sprung up. Their eyes were blood red and full of rage as they gazed at the City of Hope. They wore expressions full of hatred, roaring and charging towards the city. The sheer amount and variety of the monsters were simply terrifying. Some of the players who had been lurking outside the City of Hope Alliances territory, hoping to take advantage of the situation, were all scared out of their wits. Despite knowing that these monsters wont attack them, most decided to temporarily flee from the place, including quite a few players from the Pantheon. This is This is horrifying! Craftsman Gods knees trembled as he watched a tens of meter-long python, the size of a tank, slide by just three meters away from him. He suddenly felt a chill running down his leg. A level 30 elite BOSS Lord-class! Look, there are so many Lord-class BOSSs. This is terrifying How can they defend against this? They are practically all BOSSs. This isnt a monster siege, its a BOSS siege! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 740: 740: Monster Attack Chapter 740: Chapter 740: Monster Attack Standing on the city wall, looking at the swarming monsters, all the players showed a shocked expression on their faces. Why why are there so many BOSSes? Level 30, level 30 elite BOSSes, there are too many of them, can the city wall stop them? Look at the monsters in the back, they are at least three meters taller and can climb over the city wall with a wave of their hands. Lord level, they are all Lord level BOSSes, we are not their opponents at all! Are all the BOSSes in Doomsday City gathered here? The players of the City of Hope Alliance are not inexperienced in handling monster sieges. Everyone who has survived the game until now has successfully completed the beginners tasks and created their safe haven. They have experienced monster sieges, but the current situation is totally different from the previous attacks during safe haven creation. The besieging monsters of the safe haven are mostly ordinary monsters that are not higher than the players level. Occasionally there are some elite BOSSes. But now, the majority of the monsters are BOSS level, with very few ordinary ones. Song Jians face was serious and his mood extremely heavy. He knew that establishing a city was a highly challenging task. Many gathering areas have the qualifications to build a city, but few of them are successful. For example, the previously attempted Gathering Area 101 was destroyed more than three times when trying to build a city. Dont panic, activate all defensive buildings. Once the monsters are within range, start attacking freely! Song Jian shouted loudly, Long-range professions get ready, fire at will! Mountain Giants, you guys take the frontline and withstand the monsters first charge! Hearing Song Jians composed roar, the players hearts slightly eased. At this point everyone had to fight, there would be no one trying to escape. The long-range professions started to lock onto the monsters charging in front, waiting for them to enter their attack range before they began chanting and releasing long-range spells. The archers had already begun to shoot at a forty-five degree angle upwards. At this moment, precision was not required, they simply had to let the arrows fly. The leader of the Mountain Giants, Gu Bo, let out a roar. With one hand against the city wall, his enormous body leaped up, managing to jump over the wall and outside the city. He raised his Ancient Shadow Tree weapon high, then slammed it down hard into the swarming monsters. Boom~ With a roar resembling a landslide, dozens of monsters were crushed into meat paste under the Ancient Shadow Tree. Meanwhile, a grey whirlwind resembling a Sword Qi was created and struck out in a cone shape in front of the Mountain Giant, sending all the monsters within a few tens of meters flying backward. Knockback effect! Gu Bo was taken aback, seemingly not expecting these monsters could contain such a large amount of energy, and at the same time, a streak of unfamiliar energy entered his body from the Ancient Shadow Tree in his hand. This tiny flow of energy was very weak. If he had not been focusing most of his attention on the Ancient Shadow Tree in his hand, he might not have noticed it at all. Although he did not know what this tiny flow of energy was for, Gu Bo understood that it would undoubtedly play a crucial role in his advancement. Mountain Giants, fight! Gu Bo shouted excitedly. He felt that after this battle, he would be able to advance to the next stage. Gu Bos voice echoed over the City of Hope Alliance territory. All the Mountain Giants roared back in response. They sensed their leaders excitement and joy, and knew that he must have discovered something and was signaling them. Its no secret that Mountain Giants can absorb energy from ancient trees during battles. The older the tree, the more crazily they can fight. This is why many city lords choose to hire Mountain Giants during battles. However, making full use of a Mountain Giants potential would require the provision of ancient trees that are more than one hundred years old. Also, these trees must have been cut down within an hour. For city lords with limited resources, this could be a headache. They could only hire Mountain Giants with their own weapons, and such Mountain Giants could, at best, give satisfactory performance. It was a case of getting what one pays for. On the other hand, if a city lord hires a Mountain Giant without a weapon to save money and doesnt provide it with a weapon, the Mountain Giant would be nothing more than a sandbag in battles, making any city lord regret being stingy. Gu Bo swung his Ancient Shadow Tree wildly, sweeping through the enemy. Though only an elite BOSS of level 33, he was able to hold his grounds even against seven or eight BOSSes of the same level. Even Lord level BOSSes were knocked down by his Ancient Shadow Tree. The other Mountain Giants also jumped out from the city and ran rampant among the monsters. Their appearance was like a few reefs in the tide, no matter how strong the waves were, they would turn into foam when meeting these Mountain Giants. Their stunning performance left all players dumbstruck, even forgetting to attack and just watched them in astonishment. What are you doing, standing there? Hurry up and attack! Wipe out those monsters! a player shouted next to him. Only then did everyone come back to their senses and began to launch all their long-range skills at these BOSSes. Boom! From the direction of the city wall in the north, a ground-shaking noise suddenly was heard. Song Jian was startled. This was the sound of the Magic Crystal Railgun. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How long has it been, and the Magic Crystal Railgun is already been fired? Song Jian frowned. The lack of Magic Crystals meant that the Magic Crystal Railgun could not be used normally and could only be utilized as a trump card in the most dangerous situations. But now, less than ten minutes into the monsters attack, the Magic Crystal Railgun in the north was activated. Could it be that something extremely powerful has appeared in the north? Thinking of this, Song Jian unfolded his wings and soared into the sky, flying towards the city wall in the north. What happened? Song Jian asked loudly when he arrived at the north city wall. Boss, a super BOSS has appeared. A burly man pointed outside the city wall and roared. His voice trembled slightly, and a trace of fear remained on his face. Song Jian looked up and saw that the direction facing the north city wall was where Doomsday City had not yet been captured. The monsters attacking from this direction were typically the greatest in number, which was why the first Magic Crystal Railgun was set up here. Song Jian saw that the monsters in front of him, both in terms of level and quality, were a bit higher than those on the other sides of the city wall. At this moment, a huge Armored Zombie was slowly getting up from the ground, with other monsters constantly falling off its body. When the Armored Zombie BOSS stood up completely, Song Jian saw that it was over ten meters tall. If it got close to the city wall, the city wall, which was only seven or eight meters high, would completely lose its defensive function. Peak of the first order combat power Song Jian squinted and looked closely. The BOSSs attributes made his heart sink. The monster attack had just started, and a BOSS at the peak of the first-order combat power had appeared. The difficulty of this city-building task was a bit too much. Chapter 741: 741: The Wall is Breached Chapter 741: Chapter 741: The Wall is Breached This massive mutant zombie, already missing half of its body and left with only one arm, had less than a third of its Vitality Points remaining. However, it was apparent that the person who fired the Magic Crystal Railgun aimed slightly off-target, otherwise, this peak first-level Combat Power BOSS wouldnt have been left injured, but would have been annihilated on the spot! Everyone, focus fire on that zombie! The commander of the northern city wall roared, marking the severely injured Armored Zombie. Even though it was severely injured, if this peak first-level Combat Power Armored Zombie got close to the city wall, it would inevitably cause devastating damage. If it breached, monsters from the north would swarm in. There were four Mountain Giants along the northern wall. Seeing the Armored Zombie approach, they gave each other a glance, let out a roar, and lunged at it. These Mountain Giants were barely at level thirty and hadnt reached first-level Combat Power. If the Armored Zombie wasnt severely injured, they wouldnt have dared to confront this BOSS head-on. Mountain Giants arent fast, but Song Jian was much quicker. Spreading his wings, he charged at the Armored Zombie like an arrow. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Four long swords stabbed towards the Armored Zombie like shooting stars, continuously cutting across its body. Sparks flew everywhere as the Armored Zombie screamed in anger. However, the Armored Zombie was no match for Song Jian in its weakened state. The four swords released the Flash Thunder Strike skill simultaneously, with twelve bolts of lightning appearing out of thin air and hitting the Zombie with each slash. Song Jians damage had far exceeded the Armored Zombies limit. After a short dash of seven or eight meters, the remaining Vitality Points of the Armored Zombie came crashing down at a visible pace. Soon, the Armored Zombie collapsed to the ground like a small hill, crushing a large number of monsters underneath it. Coordinate with the Mountain Giants to attack, and any injured brothers should retreat to Manor Castle for recovery! Song Jian pocketed the items dropped by the Armored Zombie and ordered. Just as Song Jian was about to leave the northern city wall, he suddenly received a system notification. System: City of Hope Alliance has slain an Armored Zombie (Peak First-Level Combat Power); the duration of the monsters siege has been reduced by 10 minutes. All players in the City of Hope received this message, boosting morale considerably. Everyone knew that the monsters siege was not endless. Like the construction of the safe house, the siege has a time limit. If the monsters cant breach the citys core crystal within the specified time, the defenders win and the monsters will quickly retreat. Killing a peak first-level Combat Power BOSS shortens the siege time? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he turned his gaze towards the Magic Crystal Railgun. Currently, only the Magic Crystal Railgun had the power to instantly kill a peak first-level Combat Power BOSS. Unfortunately, only two had been constructed in the City of Hope. Song Jian quickly returned to the southern city wall. Due to its proximity to the Protection Black Mist, fewer monsters appeared here compared to the other sides. Most of them were from the western and eastern sides, who had squeezed their way around the city wall due to congestion. However, Song Jian had a bad feeling. The monsters in the Black Mist were no weaker than the current BOSS monsters. If they also joined the monster siege, it would greatly increase the difficulty. The battle proceeded swiftly. Despite the help of the Mountain Giants, there were simply too many BOSS monsters. Especially on the west wall, where no Magic Crystal Railgun was built, two BOSS monsters with peak first-level Combat Power had reached the city wall and caused significant damage. If it werent for Song Jians timely arrival and elimination of these two BOSS monsters, a hole wouldve been blasted in the western wall. At this point, the west wall was already on the brink of collapse, it was only a matter of time. More than an hour had passed. The City of Hope Alliance had killed a total of five peak first-level Combat Power BOSS monsters. The siege time set by the monsters was three hours. Meaning that if they could hold on for less than an hour, the monster siege would end! However, at this point in the battle, every member of the City of Hope Alliance felt a cloud of uncertainty hanging over their heads. Even the eastern and northern city walls, where Magic Crystal Railguns defended, were riddled with holes. The remaining durability of the city wall was only one third, with the northern wall slightly better off due to fewer monsters. Boom~ The western wall finally collapsed under the onslaught of the monsters, falling in a five or six-meter long section. Three Mountain Giants let out a roar, blocking the gap with their bodies, standing steadfast like rocks in the hole. However, a few Mountain Giants could not stop the defense of the western wall. In no time at all, the entire section of the city wall collapsed. Soon after, cracks appeared in the eastern and northern walls and smaller-sized BOSS monsters managed to penetrate into the Alliance territory through the gaps. Song Jians face was gravely gloomy as he roared, Abandon the city wall, retreat to Manor Castle! At this point, letting players stay on the city wall was tantamount to murder. Already, over a dozen players had been instantly killed by BOSS monsters without any chance of rescue. Song Jian didnt want to use the lives of the Alliance players to buy more mission time any longer. All Alliance players began to retreat towards Manor Castle, with the Mountain Giants covering the rear, swinging their Ancient Shadow Trees and slowing the monsters advance. Song Jians Manor Castle also had solid walls, but they were only a bit over three meters high, and any BOSS could easily climb over. Less than half an hour remained until the end of the monster siege, but Manor Castles defenses couldnt compare to the city walls. If there were just one or two monsters, it would have been okay. But Song Jian was facing hundreds, possibly thousands of BOSS monsters laying siege, and the castle walls would probably not hold for even a couple of minutes. The shadow of defeat began to loom over each member of the Alliance. Some had already started sneaking away, knowing that as long as they didnt run toward Manor Castle, the besieging monsters would not chase them. The only benefit of defending Manor Castle was that under the influence of the Healing Goddess Statue, everyones Vitality Points recovery rate had increased by 1000%. Unless instantly killed, it would be impossible for the monsters to kill them. Even the Vitality Points of the Mountain Giants surrounding the Manor were rapidly recovering. This made them roar in excitement as they swung their Ancient Shadow Trees even more wildly. Due to the existence of the Healing Goddess Statue, the battle once again reached a stalemate. Though the Vitality Point recovery rate was boosted, there was no similar boost for mana regeneration. Many magic-using occupations were already out of magic and unable to continue fighting. They retreated into the castle to recuperate naturally. This recovery speed was extremely slow, and by the time enough magic for one spell was restored, it would be immediately used from the window. Lair, control all the beetles, start attacking! Song Jian commanded silently. If they did not play the Hive card now, there might not be another opportunity to use it. PS: Thanks to Su Poman for the reward of 100 QiDian coins ~ Chapter 742: 742: Reinforcements of the Monster Chapter 742: Chapter 742: Reinforcements of the Monster Rustle, rustle, rustle, rustle~ Suddenly, mounds of soil rose from the ground and beetles began to burrow their way to the surface, charging madly at the monsters. Each beetle was fearless in the face of death. Some didnt even contribute anything to the attack, getting instantly squashed by the BOSSes, but as more and more beetles appeared, they finally started to injure the monsters. BOOM! A sewer cover suddenly flew into the sky, and an Abyssal Beetle the size of a small car, brandishing two large claws, burst forth from the sewer opening. Its body, like a bomb, blasted a pit over three meters in diameter at the mouth of the well. Behind it, tides of beetles swarmed out. Over these past few days, the hive had been producing beetles round the clock. The number of beetles had long exceeded one hundred thousand. Although most of them were ordinary beetles at level twenty-five, there were also more than a thousand elite beetles at level thirty. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. More importantly, these beetles were fearlessly marching into death. Even when they were crushed by the BOSSes, they would take a bite of the BOSSs leg just before dying, dealing a trivial amount of damage. It was exactly this tiny bit of damage that, when accumulated in large quantities, could pose a lethal threat to the BOSSes. BOOM! A sewer cover in another direction was lifted up, and two Abyssal Beetles crawled out from it, charging toward the BOSSes. These days, the hive had hatched another two Abyssal Beetles. It had deployed all the Beetles it had now. In the sewer, only a lone nest remained, which any ordinary person now could pose a lethal threat to. However, at this moment, everyones attention was focused on the Manor Castle, and nobody was paying attention to the nest in the sewer. The Abyssal Beetles possessed strong tanking properties, and under the effect of 1000% increased vitality regeneration speed, they were all like invulnerable roaches. A group of BOSSes surrounded it and constantly attacked it. In the end, these BOSSes often didnt die under the attack of the Abyssal Beetle; instead, they died under their own attacks. The passive skill of the Abyssal Beetle in group battles was simply divine. Many BOSSes were killed directly through damage reflection. Theres only twenty minutes left, everyone hang on! Song Jian yelled. At that moment, banging sounds were heard from the south side of the city wall. Cracks had started to form on the originally sturdy wall. The south side faced the Protection Black Mist, and no monster had ever rushed out of the black mist before. But now, as the monster siege was about to end, the south side finally showed movement. Large groups of stone people walked out from the Protection Black Mist, joining the attacking ranks. With no one defending the south side, the city wall held on for less than five minutes before a large hole was blown through. Countless stone people swarmed through the hole and charged towards the Manor Castle. Is this Is this the monsters reinforcements? a player yelled, his face full of shock. At that moment, Song Jian was dumbstruck, staring at the system notification. System: The Defense Stone Spirits from the Protection Black Mist have joined the attack. If the defense is successful, the area of the Protection Black Mist near the south city gate will integrate into the citys defense system, and the city lord can set the conditions for entering and exiting the Protection Black Mist! What? I can control the passage through the Protection Black Mist? Song Jians face was full of shock. Everyone knows that the biggest limitation to the development of Doomsday City is the Protection Black Mist surrounding the city. Without reaching the second and even the third tier of Combat Power, entering the black mist is almost impossible. Even though the City of Hope Alliance has established Transmission Arrays to other cities, greatly weakening the restrictions of the Protection Black Mist, the limitations of using the Transmission Array are also quite numerous. The most significant impact is that trade caravans cannot travel between various cities via the Transmission Arrays! If they cannot cross the Protection Black Mist, Song Jian cannot set up his own caravan, and caravans from other cities cannot enter. All goods can only be transported through the Transmission Array in small quantities, which is too costly. If it werent for the city construction task, Song Jian would not have allowed so many people to use the Transmission Array to purchase materials. The cost of transporting the needed materials for the collection task through the Transmission Array is several times the value of the materials themselves! If he can freely cross the Protection Black Mist, Song Jian can form his own caravan. The honey wine of the barracks small town is an item he has been longing for. Phew, lets complete the task first. If we cant resist these monsters, everything else is irrelevant! Song Jian took a deep breath and thought to himself. Just then, a tremor came from the Pet Space. Upon checking, both the little stone man and the Black Dragon had awakened at the same time, completing their rank upgrades. The little stone man had fully grown from a child to the height of an adult, from being just over a meter tall to nearly two meters. Its body, made up of pieces of hard granite, now showed an outline of muscles. If not for its distinctive simplistic features of a stone man on its head and face, it would look no different from a fully-grown man. Summoning the little stone man, it immediately rushed towards Song Jian, making gulu, gulu sounds from its mouth. Song Jian quickly stopped it. When it was smaller, it wasnt a big deal, but now with a stone man who was nearly two meters tall rushing towards him, it felt terrifying to even think about it. Since you keep making gulu, gulu sounds, lets just call you Gulu! Song Jian patted Gulu on the shoulder and said. Gulu, gulu~ The upgraded stone man Gulu was now a level thirty-five elite BOSS with tier one Combat Power. Sensing that Song Jian was in the middle of a battle, Gulu waved his right hand, throwing a stone the size of a millstone into the monster crowd. Song Jians eyes lit up. It seemed that Gulus stone throwing skill had also upgraded. It used to take at least three seconds to form a stone, but now, the throwing had become an instant skill, and the stone thrown was much larger than before. BOOM! The stone smashed into the crowd of monsters. It was like a bomb, causing a violent explosion, and the monsters within a radius of two to three meters were all blown away. The power is much greater than before, and it has changed from a single-target attack to a group attack! Song Jian exclaimed joyfully. Perhaps sensing that Song Jians mood had become more cheerful because of the stone man Gulu, the Black Dragon became restless and eager in the Pet Space. It had just ranked up and was itching for a fight, continuously sending Song Jian its desire to come out and battle. With a thought, Song Jian brought out the massive Black Dragon, over ten meters in length, hovering over Manor Castle, instantly shrouding the entire castle under a shadow. ROAR~ An earth-shaking dragon roar echoed. The monsters surrounding the Manor Castle, whether they were BOSSes or regular monsters, all trembled and stopped their attacks, looking up in fear at the Black Dragon. PS: Thanks to Su Poman for gifting 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 743: 743: The Last Ten Minutes Chapter 743: Chapter 743: The Last Ten Minutes At this moment, the Black Dragon had already advanced to a level 35 Lord tier BOSS. It originally possessed Tier 1 combat power, and after promotion, it easily reached the peak strength of Tier 1; Moreover, since the giant dragons were at the top of the biological pyramid, even if they were at the same peak strength of Tier 1, the Black Dragon could easily defeat its opponents; Normally, the Black Dragons Dragon Might could directly cause weaker creatures to flee in all directions. At least ninety percent of the monsters besieging Manor Castle would give up their attack. However, due to the system quest, the monsters, after a brief pause in their attack, returned to their violent and crazy state despite their previous terror. Under system interference, Dragon Might lost its original effect. The monsters, as insignificant as ants in the dragons eyes, dared to ignore the dignity of the Dragon Clan. This caused the Black Dragon to be furious. It roared loudly and spewed scorching dragon breath towards the ground; With the help of the Black Dragon, the defending players took a sigh of relief. Regardless, having a giant dragon as an ally overhead was something that put many players at ease; Although the battle continued, the monsters were madly assaulting Manor Castles walls. Large groups of Stone Spirit Guardians threw stone blocks at the players on the walls. Although the healing Goddess Statues recovery buff blocked any damage, the knockback and knockdown effects of the skills were unavoidable; The most important thing was that the walls of Manor Castle had limited space, and it was impossible to accommodate nearly a thousand players simultaneously. This effectively wasted a portion of the players combat power. With the walls durability visibly deteriorating, every second felt like an agony for the City of Hope Alliance players; Bloodlust Alex, the Ancient Shadow Tree, went mad and completely covered a section of the wall with its branches, using its own vitality to replace the defense of the wall. At the same time, countless tree roots wrapped around the attacking monsters like pythons, continuously absorbing their blood; However, there were simply too many monsters. Although Alexs vitality was restored by the Goddess Statues healing, the tree roots could not regenerate immediately after being severed; In just a few minutes, Alexs tree roots were all cut off, exposing Manor Castles walls to the monsters once again. Boom, boom, boom~ The monsters violently rammed the wall with their bodies. Even if they crushed themselves into a bloody pulp, they showed no signs of retreating. This chilling sight was observed by all. Spider-web-like cracks appeared on the surface of Manor Castles walls, and in less than a minute, the wall began to crumble under the monsters onslaught; Rumble~ A section of the wall less than two meters long collapsed, signaling more collapses in the surrounding area. As the walls were breached, desperation filled many players eyes. Even though there were still ten minutes left for the monster siege, they had lost all means of defense and were left with only a solitary castle; Thousands of monsters were in front of them, and more BOSSes were continually joining the influx. Some players had already begun to use escape skills, fleeing towards the distance; Song Jian gritted his teeth and directly controlled the Healing Goddess Statue to cast its unique skill, Light Screen Sky Splendor. Instantly, a transparent light screen radiated from the statue, enveloping the entire Manor Castle; Thirty seconds of invincibility eased many peoples minds. Song Jian directed the players to get off the crumbling walls and enter the castle. The castle was the last line of defense. The citys core crystal, also the battle alliances core crystal, was placed inside the castle. This place was meant to be the future City Lord Mansion. If it were breached, this city-building quest would fail; With only a dozen minutes left, Song Jian glanced at the status of the players. Many casters had exhausted their mana, and everyones faces showed fatigue. Over two hours of continuous high-intensity battle had pushed many to the limit. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then controlled the Healing Goddess Statue to cast Divine Healing once more, restoring everyones condition to its peak. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hang on for less than ten minutes, everyone! Song Jian encouraged them; It was not uncommon for great efforts to fall just short. The castles defense was similar to the walls, and once the monsters rushed in, they might not even withstand thirty seconds; The Bloodlust Ancient Shadow Tree had almost lost all its branches and roots. Now it could only contribute by using its massive body to block the castle door with the last of its strength! Song Jian also summoned all the blood creatures from the Blood Pool to join the fight. Although these blood creatures were weak in the eyes of the monster hordes, at this critical moment, even the slightest bit of combat power could tip the scale; All the Mountain Giants had fallen in battle; however, like earth elemental creatures, they wouldnt die if their core remained intact. If given some time, they would regain their bodies, and since they had absorbed Ancient Shadow Trees powers, their new bodies would be even stronger. Their leader, Gu Bo, might even advance to a more powerful existence. Chief, we might not be able to hold on for ten more minutes! Wang Qi whispered beside Song Jian. The number of BOSSes blocked by the transparent light screen outside had already exceeded five hundred and more monsters were continuously converging in their direction with no end in sight; Once the invincibility time ended, the castles defense wouldnt last even a minute; Right now, there were less than three hundred players in the castle. Under fifty of them had died, and the remaining players had either fled after the walls destruction or lost hope and ran away when the walls collapsed; Big brother Song Jian, lets escape! Li Keer suddenly suggested. Seeing Keers concerned eyes, Song Jian knew she wasnt frightened but worried about him. Among the people here, Song Jian probably felt the most reluctant to give up. After all, he was the chief of the battle alliance, and the future City Lord of City of Hope! If the city construction failed, all his previous investment would be wasted, resulting in huge losses; The thirty seconds of invincibility ended, and the castles light screen appeared with 5,000 defense points. With the monsters attacks, this defense couldnt even last ten seconds; At the last moment, Song Jian opened the alliance interface. He promoted over three hundred players present to core members, then said, This is the final moment. Once the monsters break through the castles defense, everyone, save yourselves! We can build the city again, but we cant die again! Just then, Li Keer suddenly shouted, Big brother Song Jian, theres a Tier 1 peak strength BOSS at the forge! Chapter 744: 744: Sword Demon Zombie Chapter 744: Chapter 744: Sword Demon Zombie All players of the City of Hope Alliance had retreated within the castle, their faces filled with despair. The 5,000-point defense of Light Screen Sky Splendor was unable to hold off against the assault of hundreds of monsters even for ten seconds. The defense of the castle they were in was far more fragile and could barely last for twenty seconds before the monsters could level the entire castle. In other words, they now had half a minute left. If nothing changed in half a minute, the several hundred people present would be completely devoured by the monsters. At this moment, Li Keer suddenly shouted, Theres a BOSS with peak tier-one combat power at the blacksmiths shop! Everyone froze before revealing expressions of surprise, their eyes turned to Song Jian. The territory of the Alliance, which had almost turned into a vast empty field, was wildly attacked by the monsters once they breached the walls. The blacksmiths shop Li Keer was referring to was obtained by Song Jian from a dwarf. Initially, it was protected by the system and couldnt be damaged. However, after the monsters besieged the city, its properties changed, and it had durability like any other building, meaning it could be damaged and destroyed. The blacksmiths shop had turned into a complete wasteland, the territory of the City of Hope Alliance becoming a playground for monsters. The Manor Castle was heavily besieged by monsters. Light Screen Sky Splendor already had a defensive rating. A defense of 5,000 points couldnt last long, but this was Song Jians last chance. Ten seconds to kill a BOSS with peak tier-one combat power. If he could use the Magic Crystal Railgun, this would be an easy task. However, Song Jian could only rely on his own strength. He had ten seconds to break through the monsters thorough encirclement and kill the BOSS with peak tier-one combat power. Black Dragon! Song Jian roared loudly. The Black Dragon was battling numerous flying BOSSes outside the Light Screen, preventing them from approaching the Manor Castle. Due to system interference, the dragons Dragon Might had no effect on these monsters, so it had to fight with its own strength. However, the Black Dragon, as a member of the Dragon Clan, stood at the pinnacle of the food chain. Whether in terms of physical strength or skills and spells, it possessed the ability to easily overcome other tier-one BOSSes. Even when surrounded by dozens of BOSSes, it didnt show any signs of weakness. Hearing Song Jians shout, the Black Dragon gave a long roar, spread its wings, and spun fiercely. Its blade-like wings instantly sliced the BOSSes attacking it into a bloody mess. The Black Dragon broke through the monsters encirclement and charged towards the Manor Castle where Song Jian was. Light Screen Sky Splendor could block the monsters but wouldnt obstruct Song Jians battle pets. Seeing the Black Dragon soar in, Song Jian leaped onto its back and instructed it to charge towards the blacksmiths shop. Song Jian landing on the dragons back made the Black Dragon slightly uncomfortable, but it only let out a low growl without any other protest and turned to dash toward the blacksmiths shop within the territory. As soon as they left the Light Screen, the Black Dragon was instantly attacked by numerous flying monsters. If it were Song Jian flying out alone, he probably wouldnt be able to break through the encirclement of these monsters. Seeing the monsters rushing towards it, the Black Dragons golden eyes instantly flashed a hint of bloodthirstiness. It wanted to tear apart all monsters that dared to offend the majesty of the Dragon Clan, but under Song Jians control, it could only let out an angry roar and continue flying towards the blacksmiths shop. It rammed through one Doomsday Vulture, and then, hot Dragons Breath spewed out. Dozens of monsters were set ablaze by Dragon Flame, uttering shrill screams, like fireballs, they fell towards the ground. The Black Dragon watched the monsters falling to the ground with satisfaction and spread its wings, darting towards the blacksmiths shop within the territory. The territory was already occupied by monsters. Those on the periphery, unable to approach the Light Screen Sky Splendor due to the crowd, vented their fury on the buildings within the territory. All the buildings were turned into ruins and vast fields were completely destroyed. Song Jians face was full of rage. Even if he completed the mission, just repairing these damaged buildings would require at least millions of Doomsday Coins! However, now was not the time to think about these things. First, the mission had to be completed! The ferocity of the Black Dragon momentarily shocked the monsters in the sky. Song Jian took advantage of the opportunity to direct the Black Dragon to fly down to the blacksmiths shop. After a brief shock, the monsters eyes turned red again as they rushed towards the direction where the Black Dragon was. Song Jian already saw a humanoid monster on the ground, more than two meters tall, covered in dark purple scales, and wielding a long sword. It was standing on the rubble of the blacksmiths shop, issuing a roaring challenge to the dense crowd of monsters obstructing its path to the Manor Castle. Sword Demon Zombie (Elite), Level 34, Peak Tier-One Combat Power, Vitality: 7400/7400 Thats it! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he directed the Black Dragon to fly towards this BOSS. After a brief pause in mid-air, a vortex fireball shot towards the BOSS. The Sword Demon Zombie seemed to sense something. It looked up at the Black Dragon, and upon seeing the Vortex Fireball, it gripped its sword with both hands, slashing fiercely at the void. A more than three-feet-long, dark purple sword qi, slashed towards the sky, colliding fiercely with the Vortex Fireball. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang!. A loud noise echoed, followed by a strong rumbling in midair. Heatwaves spread from the sky, and the sword qi easily dispersed the Vortex Fireball. Song Jian leaped off the Black Dragons back, holding the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. The other three long swords rotated around his body as he pounced towards the Sword Demon Zombie. The surrounding monsters surged towards Song Jian. The Black Dragon let out a roar and launched itself at the surrounding monsters, stopping them all behind Song Jian and creating an environment for him to have a one-on-one duel with the Sword Demon Zombie. Ten Thousand Facet Sword Technique! A chill emanated from Song Jians sword, and the area within tens of meters around him became a snowy land. Large snowflakes fell from the sky, and within a few seconds, the ground was covered in a thick layer of snow. The snowflake sword qi, along with the swinging of the long sword, flew towards the Sword Demon Zombie like flying daggers. The Sword Demon Zombie revealed a cruel smile on its face. It let out a low growl from its throat, Sword Demon! The giant sword in its hand swung rapidly, spinning countless dark purple sword qi around its body, shredding all the approaching snowflakes. Song Jians heart sank. The BOSS in front of him was formidable. If it were normal times, Song Jian would love to spar with such a sword master. But now was not the time to spar. He had to kill it in a short period of time to earn the systems reduction of siege time by ten minutes in order to complete the mission. However, the opponent was highly skilled in swordsmanship. It seemed impossible to kill the Sword Demon Zombie BOSS in a short period of time. What should he do? PS: Thank you to Bread84 for the gift of 100 Qidian Coins~ Chapter 745: 745: True Name Chapter 745: Chapter 745: True Name I am Song Jian, the leader of the City of Hope Alliance. Who are you! Song Jian pointed his sword at the Sword Demon Zombie, asking sternly. The corners of the Sword Demon Zombies mouth cracked into a smile. In his gaze towards Song Jian, a hint of disdain flashed across. I am Sword Demon, demon for the sword, I want to kill all those who wield a sword in this world! The hoarse voice of the Sword Demon echoed in Song Jians ear. Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly: Sword Demon? Is this fucking a human name? But there was no choice, now he could only give it a try. Song Jian squinted, directly using the Immortal Sword Body. Four long swords hovered up and down, the first two moves of the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique were successively displayed, rushing towards the Sword Demon; The combat power of the Sword Demon was impressive. Song Jian, who had performed the Immortal Sword Body, was evenly matched with his opponent. To Song Jian, this was simply unbelievable. After all, Song Jian had passed the double S test. His first-tier combat power was a class above everyone elses; Even without using the Immortal Sword Body, Song Jian had the power at the peak of the first-tier. With the Immortal Sword Body, he should be able to completely overwhelm any creature with first-tier combat power; But now, he was evenly matched with the Sword Demon Zombie. It wasnt easy to defeat the opponent, let alone kill it in ten seconds. Dammit, am I going to fail this city building mission? Anxiety appeared on Song Jians face, his gaze towards the Sword Demon was filled with angry killing intent; Youre desperately trying to kill me? The Sword Demon looked at Song Jian, his lips trembling slightly, his voice hoarse. The vocal chords of regular zombies had rotted away, making it impossible for them to speak. At most, they could only produce some unintelligible roars. But this Sword Demon Zombie in front of him not only regained consciousness, it seemed that all functions of its body were also slowly recovering; You destroyed my territory, of course I want you dead! Song Jian roared, his long sword radiating a dazzling golden light. Light Strike! With a low roar, the golden Sword Qi instantly blossomed. A sword blade three to four meters long composed of golden Sword Qi fiercely slashed towards the Sword Demon. The other three long swords beside Song Jian also simultaneously released golden Sword Qi. Four Light Strikes one after other fiercely slashed towards the Sword Demon Zombie; Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. God Destroying Slash! The Sword Demon hadnt the time to think. These four Light Strikes could severely injure him. Holy power was the bane of zombies. With a bit of bad luck, a critical hit could take it out instantly! After releasing the four Light Strikes, a hint of fatigue showed up in Song Jians eyes. The Light Strike wasnt engraved on the four long swords, so he could only control the four long swords to release Light Strike by using the Immortal Sword Body. However, this operation consumed a significant amount of his energy, causing his Invisible Sword Qi to plummet to its lowest level, then began to rise slowly! The Sword Demon slashed out a three to four-meter long purple-black Sword Qi. With each slash, a chilling scream of agony echoed in the air, as if the void itself would shatter from such a blow. Where it passed, a black trace like a crack was left in the air, lingering for a long time without healing; Light Strike and God Destroying Slash clashed violently with each other, creating an explosion like the sound of thunder. The surrounding monsters within a radius of several tens of meters were all cut into fist-sized pieces by the sword Aura that filled the air; Ah~ A beast-like scream echoed. Three gashes deep enough to see bone appeared on the Sword Demon Zombies body. Purple-black blood gushed out of the wounds without stopping. Its scale-like skin was like thin paper, easily penetrated by the Aura of the Light Strike. Song Jians figure turned into a cloud of dark fog and rushed over. With a thought, four long swords slashed simultaneously. A fierce wind blew, covering a several dozen meters radius area. All the monsters within this area started losing blood continually. The violent wind, mixed with countless Sword Qi, was directed at the Sword Demon Zombie; Clang, clang, clang~ Sparks continually flew from the scales of the Sword Demon Zombie. The Sword Qi left white marks on its body; However, as the fierce wind swept through, its scales began to crack one after another, then started shattering piece by piece; Flash Thunder Strike! Again, four long swords simultaneously launched Flash Thunder Strikes. The weapons in Song Jians hands were excessively powerful. Even when fighting alone, it felt like he was using a multitude to bully the few; At this moment, with every move Song Jian executed, it equaled the simultaneous attack from four skilled warriors, causing even the Sword Demon Zombie to be forced to retreat relentlessly from his onslaught! Clang~ A crisp sound of shattering resonated from afar, sounding like a tolling bell in Song Jians ears. This abruptly disrupted his assault and his face paled significantly. The Light Screen Sky Splendor had been shattered! Although he had already anticipated this, when it really happened, Song Jian still felt a sudden twinge of anxiety. Without the protection of the Light Screen Sky Splendor, only the weak defense of the Manor Castle remained. Regardless of the adventurers 1000% increase in recovery speed, they had no confidence of defending the castle against the sieges of numerous bosses. Bang! The Sword Demon was blasted away by a dozen bolts of lightning, smoking as he crashed brutally into a pile of rubble. Observing a piece of flesh dangling from his sword, Song Jian clenched his teeth, grasping it and began to chant the Abyssal Spell; With the true name of the Sword Demon as a guide, and the flesh and blood of the Sword Demon as the proof, Shackles Mark, activate! Boom~ A ball of black flame rose from Song Jians hand. The flesh in his hand instantly charred and he spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, a damage indication of 1,000 points floating above his head. Damn it, Sword Demon isnt its real name! Song Jian had a sinking feeling, wiped the blood lingering on his lips, and roared furiously, charging towards the Sword Demon. The Sword Demon, leaning on his double-handed sword, rose slowly from the rubble. Just now, it had a very mysterious sensation, as if something was trying to imprison its soul, but ultimately proved unsuccessful. Seeing the enraged Song Jian charging at him, a smirk appeared at the corner of the Sword Demon Zombies mouth: You, are so furious! Sweeping Sword Style! Broken Wing Dance! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Equipped with four long swords, Song Jian executed four sword techniques simultaneously in an unending assault on the Sword Demon, as if he were four master swordsmen simultaneously attacking it. The Sword Demon roared violently, a grey aura surrounding its body as it swung its double-handed sword to engage Song Jian in battle! Time passed by second by second. The Sword Demons vitality points were slowly decreasing, but at this rate, Manor Castle wouldnt last the duration of Song Jian slaying the Sword Demon Zombie; In the end, Song Jian completely abandoned his defense. He traded strikes with the Sword Demon Zombie, taking one of Sword Demons strikes equated to four of Jians. In no time, Song Jian was covered in blood; Die, Die, Die! Song Jian roared wildly. Focusing his mind, Sword Qi Stones continually flew out from his inventory, assembling in the air to form a Sword Formation. In just a moment, the few dozen meters surrounding the Sword Demon Zombie were shrouded by countless strands of Sword Qi. Nearby monsters didnt dare to approach. Once they entered this area, they were instantly minced by the Sword Qi. This time, Song Jian held nothing back. He was determined to kill the Sword Demon Zombie in the remaining ten-odd seconds. At this point, the Sword Demon Zombie seemed to have sensed something. It gave up on counterattacking Song Jian directly, and instead began to defend with its sword. Chapter 746: 746: The Sin of Non-War Chapter 746: Chapter 746: The Sin of Non-War Your city is about to fall! The Sword Demon Zombie suddenly gave a grin, ignoring the flaw that Song Jian had purposely exposed. If the surrounding area wasnt completely surrounded by monsters and the Sword Demon Zombie couldnt fly, it probably would have turned tail and run away by now, and would never have squared off against Song Jian! It realized by now that as long as it lived, it could cause the maximum damage to Song Jian! I will not be killed by you! Iron Wall Sword Skill! A mocking grin surfaced in the eyes of the Sword Demon Zombie as it unleashed a defensive sword skill. Immediately, the damage inflicted by Song Jian was reduced several times. This sword skill had seemingly similar effects to the Tai Chi Sword Skill, both aiming to decrease damage taken. A hint of despair crossed Song Jians face. At this moment he wished he had a kamikaze skill that he could use to take this boss down along with him! Song Jian had already started hearing the sounds of the castle falling apart. If the castle were to be breached and the citys core crystal shattered, the remaining monsters would enter a massacre mode, killing every living thing in the territory. By then, the number of players that could escape would only be in the single digits! Just as everyone was about to lose hope, a teleportation portal suddenly appeared not far from Song Jian. A man clad in golden armor and wielding a sword and shield, almost resembling an oversized infantry soldier, emerged from the portal; Master, I am late! Yar took a quick look around only to see ruins everywhere. Seeing Song Jian, he immediately shouted; You are Yar? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. He hadnt expected that Yar, the Dawn Warrior who had been taken away by the Cecilia Priest at the last moment, would suddenly appear. He had not completed the mission given to him by Cecilia to seize the Book of the Abyss. The Book of the Abyss, originally a quest item, had now become a special golden object that had recognized Song Jian as its master, permitting him to wield the power of the Abyss. He didnt want to give the Book of the Abyss to Cecilia, so for a long time, he had not contacted her, let alone asked her about his follower, Yar. Although he could always check Yars status in his follower interface, which did not show any change, Song Jian had no knowledge of what Yar had gone through after leaving; Now seeing the radiant Yar suddenly appear, Song Jian was extremely surprised! Yar, you actually have tier-one combat power? Song Jian astonishingly discovered that the instant Yar appeared, all of his attributes in Song Jians follower interface had undergone a drastic change; Yar, who had originally been around level twenty, had directly escalated to level thirty-five. All his attributes had increased significantly, and his profession had changed from Dawn Warrior to the special profession of Dawn Holy Knight! Yar, help me kill this boss, now! Song Jian hollered, pointing at the Sword Demon Zombie; Now was not the time for catching up! Since Yars strength had greatly improved, there were high chances that they could take down the Sword Demon Zombie Boss if they teamed up. As long as they killed it before the castle was completely destroyed, there would still be time! Yes, master! Yar shouted loudly, charging at the Sword Demon Zombie with his sword; The taste of light, how disgusting! The Sword Demon Zombie sneered in disgust at the sight of the approaching Yar. It swung its right hand, unleashing a purple-black Sword Qi in Yars direction; Radiant Battle Armor! Yar bellowed, his speed unaffected but a set of armor composed of golden light materialized on his body; Song Jian leapt forward, waving his right hand and four long swords flew towards the Sword Demon Zombie like shooting stars; Bang! The dark purple Sword Qi slashed onto Aya, however, it couldnt shatter the radiant battle armor he wore, not even able to slow down his speed. At this moment, the face of the Sword Demon Zombie drastically changed. Sword Shadow Clone! The Sword Demon roared, immediately creating a clone from Sword Qi which looked exactly like itself, with no discernable differences; The two Sword Demon Zombies charged towards Song Jian and Aya; Only after engaging in combat with the Sword Demon Zombie did Song Jian realize that the one he was dealing with wasnt the real Sword Demon Zombie, but a Clone! Damn, am I being underestimated here? Song Jian coldly snorted, directly executing the Broken Wing Dance; Four long swords, one after another, performed the Broken Wing Dance, rendering the Sword Shadow Clone in front of them floating in mid-air. Its important to note that while in a floating state, its completely defenseless. All damage inflicted is full damage, no defense is calculated. Countless Sword Qi continuously slashed onto the clone floating in mid-air, within just three seconds, Song Jian blew up the clone! The Sword Demon Zombie took a glance back at Song Jian, it didnt expect that the Sword Shadow Clone wouldnt even last three seconds. You should know, its Sword Shadow Clone Skill was leveled up to the maximum, inheriting 60% of its attributes, and it could use all sword skills, albeit with slightly reduced power; Such a powerful clone was blown up by Song Jian, it couldnt even buy a few seconds, this caught the Sword Demon Zombie by surprise; But compared to Song Jian, Aya, the Dawn Holy Knight in front of it, was more difficult to deal with. Everyone knows, Divine Power is extremely effective against Zombie-type monsters, these reanimated creatures are filled with a strong Death Force. This power, in front of Divine Power, is like snow under the sun, it immediately crumbles at a touch. This is why the Sword Demon Zombie found Aya more challenging than Song Jian. Demon Slayer Slash! Divine Punishment! All of Ayas skills were aimed at the Forces of Death. The skills released by the Sword Demon Zombie, the dark purple Sword Qi would immediately crumble just like snow under the sun when it comes into contact with Ayas Golden Sword Qi. Each of Ayas moves would inflict wounds on the Sword Demon Zombie that could not be healed or replenished. Every two to three damages would result in a critical hit. The Sword Demon Zombie in front of Aya didnt seem like a boss with peak tier-one combat power, which left Song Jian stunned; S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You should know, Song Jian with the activation of the Immortal Sword Body could only fight on par with the Sword Demon Zombie. Without the weapon set, Song Jian couldnt possibly suppress the Sword Demon Zombie! The sight before him seemed as if he were in a dream. Just as Song Jian prepared to step forward and aid Aya, he suddenly realized that Ayas attacks were continuously flowing. If he intervened, it would likely disrupt Ayas attack rhythm; Realizing this, Song Jian directly took control of the flanks, the four long swords continuously unleashed the Heavy Snowfall and Light Strike; Heavy Snowfall could lower the Sword Demon Zombies defense and slow down its speed, while Light Strike was filled with Divine Power, exerting a great suppressing effect on the Sword Demon Zombie; The Sword Demon Zombie had a strong attack but comparatively, its vitality points were not high. From the previous battle with Song Jian, it was already reduced to half health, now facing the suppressive presence of the Dawn Holy Knight Aya, it couldnt even fight back; After losing its last bit of vitality points, the Sword Demon Zombie glared at Aya, from its mouth oozing with dark purple blood, it uttered hoarsely: Your sin is not fighting! Chapter 747: 747: Unsealing Chapter 747: Chapter 747: Unsealing The Sword Demon Zombie swayed on the verge of collapse but still steadfastly refused to fall over. A crime fought not in battle! it managed to choke out in a hoarse voice, looking at Ash. Ash remained silent. If he had not advanced to the rank of the Dawn Holy Knight and restrained the Sword Demon Zombie at every turn, if a human possessed the strength of the Sword Demon Zombie, perhaps he would have been like Song Jian, struggling in a hard-fought battle. Just as the Sword Demon Zombie fell, a heavenly system prompt sounded in the ears of Song Jian and all the players of the City of Hope Alliance who were fighting to death in the castle. System: The City of Hope Alliance hunted the Sword Demon Zombie (First-order Combat Power Peak). The monster siege time was shortened by 10 minutes. System: The monster siege time of the City of Hope has arrived. The monster siege now is over! System: Congratulations to the City of Hope Alliance, the city has been successfully constructed! System: Congratulations, you have completed the special task I am the City Lord. The City Lords seal has been unsealed by 110%! The first few system prompts sounded in the ears of all the City of Hope Alliance players, while the last system prompt was heard only by Song Jian. Weve succeeded, weve really succeeded! Wang Qi, with a bloodstained face and a look of disbelief, looked around at his companions, muttering to himself and seemingly asking his companions to affirm the unbelievable deed. Weve done it, weve done it, ha ha ha! I told you, we were surely going to succeed, long live the leader! Thats amazing, the leader actually killed that boss, we won! All the Alliance players cheered wildly. The monsters, nearly within reach, were all but invisible in their eyes. All the monsters also stopped attacking at the same time, motionless like statues, even though these players had been fighting them for a long time, and the distance between them was less than a foot. It was as if a mysterious power controlled all the monsters. Moments later, the red light gradually disappeared from the monsters eyes, like awakening from a deep dream. Fear instantly took hold of all the monsters. With a harsh roar, all the monsters within the territory of the City of Hope Alliance, regardless of their strength, turned tail and ran as if they were being pursued by predators. Weve won! Song Jian felt a rush of joy and the threat of tears. He never wanted to experience this feeling of survival after a catastrophe again! Ash, we owe this victory to you! Song Jian looked at Ash with gratitude. He had merely schemed him into becoming his Follower, but at the crucial moments he had saved him and the entire Alliance! It was my duty, Master! Ash knelt on one knee on the ground, paid homage to Song Jian, slowly rose, and said, Im afraid this is my last time helping you, Master. From now on, I will be a Holy Knight of the Goddess of Dawn and no longer your Follower. Song Jians face changed. He found the connection between him and Ash slowly weakening until it finally disappeared. In the Followers interface, Ashs attribute interface also disappeared. From then on, Ash was no longer his Follower. Ash, you are Im sorry, a knight of the Goddess can only serve one master! Ash said with a blank face, without any reluctance, turned towards the teleportation light door and walked away. Watching Ashs figure disappear into the teleportation light door, Song Jian immediately felt a sense of loss. If it wasnt to sever their relationship, Ash probably wouldnt have appeared at this critical moment. Exchanging the construction of City of Hope for a Follower, Song Jian didnt know whether it was a gain or a loss! Forget it, if his heart is no longer here, theres no point in insisting! Song Jian shook his head, sighed, and walked towards the body of the Sword Demon Zombie. During a monster siege, if a monster is killed by an installation, such as a Magic Crystal Railgun, there wouldnt be any loot drops. But if a player kills a monster, there will be spoils of war! Now, three items had dropped from the body of the Sword Demon Zombie. A Skill Book, an Enhancement Stone, and a piece of equipment. Honestly, the items dropped by the Sword Demon Zombie were not bad, but Song Jian still felt a twinge of regret after picking up and checking them. The Skill Book dropped was Sword Shadow Clone. This wasnt the best skill of the Sword Demon Zombie. From the battle process with the Sword Demon Zombie, its best skill should be similar to Immortal Sword Bodys skill Sword Demon. It could temporarily enhance the users state massively, just like the Immortal Sword Body. Boosting ones own attributes was just the basics. The most formidable should be the enhancement of other areas of attributes. However, without obtaining this Skill Book, Song Jian was unable to know the specific content of Sword Demon. Skill Book C Sword Shadow Clone (Gold): You can learn the Sword Shadow Clone skill after use. Requirements: Mastery of Sword Qi Profession. Sword Shadow Clone: Active skill, Level 1, uses 50% of the users Sword Qi to create a clone. The clone inherits 30% of the attributes of the original and all skills of the original with a skill level of 1. It inherits all the basic offensive and defensive attributes of the equipment and weapons of the original while all special effects and skills of the equipment cannot be used! Using Sword Qi, it creates a castrated indigent version of oneself, which looks exactly the same on the outside C even the most formidable scanning magic cant distinguish, but once you start to fight, you can immediately identify which one is the clone and which one is the original. Song Jian clapped his hands and learned this skill. He stored more than a dozen skill points. Any skill can be directly upgraded as long as it is proficient. In addition to this Skill Book, the boss also dropped a Enhancement Stone. This Enhancement Stone enhances equipment above +6, and has no quality restrictions. As long as it is an item above +6, it can be used for enhancements. Song Jian had not enhanced any of his equipment, after all, golden Enhancement Stones are rather rare. This Enhancement Stone can only be stored for the time being. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The last piece of equipment was a belt. This belt was just a level 30 silver-grade equipment. Song Jian casually glanced at it and directly threw it into the Alliance warehouse. Finally, Song Jian brought out the City Lords seal. With the mission completed, the City Lords seal was fully unsealed, and most importantly, the unsealing degree reached 110%. Ordinary citys City Lords seals could never reach such a high level of unsealing! The three previously unsealed features were Fast Construction, Quick Repair, and Territory Teleportation! Unsealing 98% gives only one Fast Construction, while unsealing 110% give out two additional skills, Quick Recovery and Territory Teleportation. Fast Construction shortens the construction time of a building, up to 50% of the construction time. Quick Recovery can instantly repair the city buildings after being destroyed, but the materials and costs of recovery are three times that of normal recovery. As for Territory Teleportation, just like before, as long as he is in the city being constructed, Song Jian can teleport to any location, and the cooldown time is very short. This makes it very difficult to assassinate him within the city. PS: Thanks to Su Po Man for the tip of 100 Star Coins~ Chapter 748: 748 Task Chapter 748: Chapter 748 Task Quick recovery and territorial teleportation, the two abilities that can only be obtained once the City Lords seal has been unlocked to 110%. Generally speaking, if one could unlock the seal to 98% to gain rapid construction, it would already be pretty amazing. Many city lords dont have the last three abilities. After the monsters siege ended, the players inside the castle burst out, their cheers resonating loudly. At the final hour, almost everyone had lost hope, and many even gave up. But unexpectedly, they succeeded at the last moment, a feat so incredible it felt like a dream. Standing amidst the ruins, watching as the monsters retreated, many players are reduced to tears of joy. We did it, we really did it, hahaha! We won, we won! In Doomsday City, this was the first guild to successfully build a city. Previously, many had doubted them, even members of the City of Hope Alliance who didnt think the city-building mission would succeed. Out of the original alliance of over a thousand players, less than three hundred remained! Song Jian took a deep breath as the glow of the healing goddess statue enveloped everyone, continually refreshing their Vitality Points. It was at this moment he noticed a large number of players advancing rapidly towards the City of Hopes territory. With a hint of coldness in his eyes, Song Jian pulled out the City Lords seal. As he manipulated it, a virtual map of the City of Hopes territory appeared. The map, almost 90% ruins, seemed translucent. Quick repair! Song Jian, controlling the City Lord seal, pointed at the city walls and city gates. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Splash! The digitized resources started to disappear like flowing water, and all the city walls were instantly rebuilt. Arrow Towers, Catapults, City Defence Crossbows, Caltrops Song Jian quickly repaired all the citys defenses with resources disappearing like running water. Usually, repairing these structures would cost only a third of their original building cost, but now it was almost like rebuilding them from scratch. Looking at the two Magic Crystal Railguns, Song Jian shook his head. Even ordinary repair methods wouldnt be enough given the lack of resources. The two Magic Crystal Railguns had killed at least three peak level bosses. They were the heroes of this monster siege! Even without the Magic Crystal Railguns, Song Jian was confident he could fend off any guild challenges with the city walls, defences, and the remaining City of Hope players; all had regained their peak condition, including their vitality, spirit points, and mana. Seeing the citys wall reappear, all the guilds who had hoped to take advantage of the situation showed disappointment. They stopped in their tracks, sighed, and slowly disappeared from Song Jians sight. In the end, only the few hundred players from the Pantheon were left, looking up at Song Jian on the city walls with dissatisfaction. Hmph, if I knew it would be only them, I should have let them enter the territory and then rebuild the walls, trapping them inside, Song Jian thought, looking at the Pantheon players. But he quickly dismissed the idea. After all, it wasnt just the players from Pantheon who had hoped to benefit from the situation C over sixty percent of the guilds in Doomsday City had similar ideas. Some were just quicker, while others still hesitated. Just those who had shown up outnumbered his team by over a thousand. Song Jian didnt want the City of Hope, which had just lost more than thirty players, to suffer another loss. Damn, they actually succeeded! Zeus gritted his teeth, his fists clenched, and his body trembling slightly. Never had he thought that city-building could be so easy. A horde of bosses had nearly reduced the Hope Citys territory to void. Yet, the city had still been successfully built. The reality felt surreal to Zeus. Guild Leader, lets retreat. Theres no profit to be made here anymore, the Wisdom God sighed and said softly. The Pantheon had planned for this for a long time. They had hoped to attack the City of Hope alongside the monsters. But upon seeing the bosses that appeared, most of which were elite or even lord level bosses, everyone pulled back. After all, what if those bosses turned against them? Without the protection of city walls, their defeat would be inevitable! In the end, as the monster horde grew, no one proposed to jointly attack anymore. Everyone believed it was impossible for the City of Hope to hold back such a large number of attacking bosses. Guild leader, we won! Weve done it! Wang Qi, leading all the players, charged towards Song Jian. It looked like they were planning to lift Song Jian into the air and toss him upwards twice in celebration. Song Jian managed a small smile and flew into mid-air with his steel wings. Wang Qi, take care of the compensations for our deceased brothers. You must do it properly! Song Jian commanded. Hearing that the first thing Song Jian did after completing the mission was to ensure the proper compensation of their lost companions, everyones excitement diminished a bit, replaced by a sombre mood. More than thirty brothers had lost their lives, all directly one-shotted by bosses. Over half of them were killed inside the castle C their vitality, despite the 1000% increase in recovery speed, couldnt catch up with the boss lethal attacks. Also, everyone here is now a core member of the City of Hopes future. Well elevate welfare benefits according to contributions. All the brothers standing here will be granted the title of knight! Song Jian declared. After becoming a city lord, Song Jians overall power greatly increased and his previous title of Viscount in the City of Sin was automatically revoked. Every city lord automatically gets the Duke title, and no city lord can grant a title to another city lord. Regardless of the size of their city, all city lords hold equal standing. Following the successful city foundation, it was time to celebrate. Buildings in the city were repaired one after another, returning the city to its former glory. Recruitment of NPCs was also stepped up. As for players, Song Jian believed that the current 300 were more than enough. After the celebration, everything returned to normal, and once again, Song Jian found himself idle. On that day, an unexpected visitor caught him by surprise. Priest Cecilia, why why are you here? Song Jian asked with a somewhat guilty smile. It was Priestess Cecilia who had taken away his follower Yarra, but when he saw Cecilia again, Song Jian couldnt help but feel guilty. Song Jian, how did you do with the task I gave you? asked Cecilia, her face full of smiles. Chapter 749: 749: Devil Flame Chapter 749: Chapter 749: Devil Flame Several months ago, Priestess Cecilia assigned the task of destroying the Book of Abyss to Song Jian. However, during the task, the Book of Abyss, which should have been an ordinary quest item without any attribute, unexpectedly transformed into a gold quality piece of equipment. This invoked a sense of greed in Song Jian, leading him to claim it as his own! Although the Book of Abyss is only a gold quality item, its effect is no less than epic, even legendary level equipment; Having the Book of Abyss is nearly the equivalent of an additional profession. As long as Song Jian is willing to expend combat experience, he can fully activate all of the skills on the Book of Abyss and become a true Abyssal Mage! However, no matter what, this item should have been returned to Priestess Cecilia. Song Jian hadnt returned it, and now, seeing Cecilia again, undoubtedly he feels a bit guilty. For thistask, haha, task, this task Song Jian stammered with an awkward smile trying to come up with an excuse! Was the task too hard to complete? Cecilia asked with a smile. No, no, its been completed, haha, its been fulfilled! Song Jian quickly waved his hand. In the task list, the step of getting the Book of Abyss was already marked as complete, leaving only the work of returning it to Priestess Cecilia; Song Jian knows this, and undoubtedly, Cecilia, the task issuer, is even more aware! There was an accident with the task item! Song Jian shook his head, looking into Cecilias eyes and failed to come up with any excuse to deceive her; Accident? What kind of accident? Cecilia raised an eyebrow and asked. Song Jian directly summoned the Book of Abyss from his body and handed it over to Cecilia; At this point, the Book of Abyss had entirely bound his being, meaning even if he gave it to Cecilia, she wouldnt able to use it; System: You handed over the Book of Abyss to Cecilia, the task was completed, and you received fifty-three thousand Experience Points; System: Your intimacy with Cecila has increased to reverence! Its nature has changed! Cecilia caressed the cover of the Book of Abyss with a serious expression. Yes, I dont know how it happened. It transformed suddenly, at that time Song Jian described the situation at the time. Its Abyssal Demon Flame, I cant believe you possess the advanced Abyssal Demon Flame Cecilia stared at Song Jian and said: No human has ever been able to control the Abyssal Demon Flame and still maintain their sanity! Gods chosen, indeed, are people who are blessed by the gods So . Song Jian motioned towards the Book of Abyss in Cecilias hand. Since it had become a piece of equipment and had already bound itself to him, naturally, it should belong to him. Haha, congratulations, you are quite lucky to have obtained such a treasure! Cecilia smiled and handed the Book of Abyss back to Song Jian. Thank you! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. This has been weighing on his mind for so long and causing him much distress. Now, he can finally relax. In fact, this Book of Abyss is the ultimate treasure of the Abyss realm. It should have originally been a legendary quality equipment. No, it should not be called legendary quality. It should be called a Demi-God Artifact! Cecilia said. What, a Demi-God Artifact? Song Jian was stunned. How is this possible? Even if it has a complete professional skill tree, theres still a significant gap between it and a Demi-God Artifact! Yes, this was originally a legendary quality item. Its previous master wanted to advance it to an artifact, but ultimately failed. However, it broke through the quality limit and became an item between the peak of legend and the artifact. Such an item, we usually call it a Demi-God Artifact! explained Cecilia. But now its only a gold quality item Song Jian didnt understand. Thats because, it has not been fully unsealed. Would you like to restore it to its former state, a Demi-God Artifact? Cecilia smiled. Song Jian knew, Cecilia wouldnt just casually share this information with him without expecting something in return. Behind this was certainly some task he would need to accomplish. This was like bait on a trap. If he wanted to take the bait, he must prepare himself for the trap! Okay, I will do it, tell me how to restore it to a Demi-God Artifact! Song Jian resigned. A Demi-God Artifact, such a temptation is impossible for Song Jian to resist! Haha, its not an easy task to restore it to its original quality. Cecilia laughed, like a fox that had stolen a chicken! Im listening Song Jian shrugged. All you need to do is gather seven Abyssal Demon Flames, then fuse them together with it. It will then be unsealed back in its original form! Cecilia said. Seven Abyssal Demon Flames? Song Jian shook his head: That sounds like something thats not easy to accomplish! Correct, in Abyssal Hell, there are eight Abyssal Demon Kings, each of them controlling a different Abyssal Demon Flame. Only by collecting all these Demon Flames, can a clear passage to the outer world be created Abyssal Hell loves to explore other planes of existence, conquer them, and merge them with Abyssal Hell. Now, our world has been discovered by Abyssal Hell, and Abyssal Hell is trying in various ways to permeate our world Some are worried about the invasion of Abyssal Hell, but others want to explore and tap into Abyssal Hells resources Cecilia said with a serious face: When you stare into the abyss, the abyss also stares back at you! When you try to harvest the resources in Abyssal Hell, Abyssal Hell is preparing to swallow you whole! Hundreds of years ago, an Abyss Demon King from Abyssal Hell found a space-time rift and entered our world. But unexpectedly, he fell in this world. The Abyssal Demon Flame he wielded remained here! Speaking of which, Cecilia turned her gaze onto Song Jian; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was stunned for a moment, then pointed at himself! Correct, the Flame you previously acquired was that Demon Flame! Cecilia nodded: Without that Flame, Abyssal Hell would not be able to construct a large-scale invasion pathway. It can only rely on the some abyss rifts and infiltrate this world. If you want a complete Book of Abyss, youll need to acquire the Demon Flanes from the other seven Abyssal Demon Kings! Haha, actually, the gold quality Book of Abyss is quite good, and I dont really use it on a daily basis. This task, you should probably assign it to someone else, Im afraid I wouldnt be able to complete it. Song Jian laughed, took the Book of the Abyss back into his body, turned around, and prepared to leave; What a joke! The seven rulers of the Abyssal Hell, their powers probably have long exceeded level three combat power. To ask him, who just barely reached level one combat power, to obtain the Abyssal Demon Flames from these kings, isnt that like asking him to commit suicide? Chapter 750: 750: Legacy Chapter 750: Chapter 750: Legacy Upon hearing Cecilia Priest mention about seizing seven abyssal demon flames from the seven Abyssal Demon Kings of Hell, Song Jian immediately smirked and refused without hesitation. After the game updated the Abyss Demon expansion pack, a lot of information about Abyssal Hell was revealed. Moreover, it includes a profession transfer to abyssal professions that would directly teleport one to Abyssal Hell, essentially changing the map. To return to the main plane of the game, one must either accept relevant quests or await the true opening of the Abyss Passage; As for Abyssal Hell, its introduction in the expansion pack only mentioned the existence of seven Abyssal Demon King monarchs therein, unlike Cecilias claim of there being eight demon kings; However, according to Cecilia, the eighth demon king had fallen a long time ago. Perhaps, thats why the expansion pack only described the remaining seven Abyssal Demon Kings! Each of these seven kings is at least a third tier in power. To challenge third-tier power, one needs to reach level 100 after passing first-tier power at level 30 and second-tier power at level 60! These seven Abyssal Demon Kings have existed for at least thousands or even tens of thousands of years. With Song Jians current strength, trying to snatch the abyssal demon flame from them, was undoubtedly like throwing an egg against a rockonly resulting in certain death! As for the Book of the Abyss upgrading to a Demi-God Artifact, Song Jian thought it was not worth risking his life for such an item; Do you think I would give you a deadly mission? Cecilia Priest laughed; Of course not, but Song Jian shrugged, ready to refuse again when Cecilia interrupted him. The seven demon kings disappeared a hundred years ago! Cecilia declared; Disappeared? Song Jian was taken aback, as this was not mentioned in the expansion packs introduction; sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, the seven demon kings of Abyssal Hell vanished from it a hundred years ago. Cecilia explained: Some people said they found a better world and left together, while others say they fell from internal strife over a treasure There are many legends and nobody knows the real one! Cecilia looked at Song Jian and revealed: But the fact is C no demons appeared in Abyssal Hell for a hundred years! What if they had just gone on vacation and would return in a few days? Song Jian shrugged. Even drinking water can be deadly! Cecilia laughed; Song Jian hesitated and said after a while: But aside from the demon kings, there must be formidable creatures in Abyssal Hell, like those second-tier powerhouses Indeed, there are powerful creatures in Abyssal Hell Cecilia looked at Song Jian: Not only are they strong, but there are also many of them. But do you think you are the strongest in this world? But Song Jian hesitated; The inheritance of the Sword Immortal had once appeared in Abyssal Hell! Cecilia blurted out. What? The inheritance of the Sword Immortal? Song Jian was taken aback. The Sword Immortal had always been the profession he admired most. Despite slim chances, he continued to strive towards this goal; Among the top ten unique professions, each is hard to achieve. Upon hearing that the Inheritance of the Swordsman Immortal Profession had appeared in Abyssal Hell, Song Jian made up his mind to venture there; Upon coming to this decision, Song Jian took out a black token from his backpack; A qualification token? You managed to get such a treasure? Seeing the token in his hand, Cecilia exclaimed in surprise: Such tokens are extremely rare in this world and only appear at specific times! Whats the purpose of this token? Song Jian asked. By using the qualification token, you would be eligible to enter the Inheritance Tower and face its trials. If you were to pass all of those, the token would grant you the qualifications for one of the ten unique professions. By choosing Sword Immortal, after passing the Trials of the Inheritance Tower, you would be a short step away from becoming a Sword Immortal! Cecilia explained. What? It only grants the qualification to become a Sword Immortal, whats a preparatory Sword Immortal? Song Jian asked with surprise. Did you think it was that easy to get the qualifications for one of the ten unique professions? Cecilia said with a cold hum: There hasnt been a unique profession in thousands of years, all of the deeds attributed to these professions in game legends were actually accomplished by their preparatory professions. Moreover, the preparatory professions are only half a step away from the ten unique professions. If you take the step, you would become a being that could match a deity! Seems like its not so easy to take that half-step Song Jian said with a bitter smile; Half a step is a huge difference. If you can step over, you can. If not, even half a step is as insurmountable as an abyss. Cecilia said, Those are beings comparable to deities. Do you think the gods would want them to appear? Song Jian was stumped. Suddenly, he seemed to recall something and quickly asked: What did you mean by the inheritance of the Sword Immortal being in Abyssal Hell? It could be so! Cecilia corrected: The last real Sword Immortal is said to have perished in Abyssal Hell Song Jian: If even the Sword Immortal perished in Abyssal Hell, dont you dare to say that its not a suicide mission! Song Jian yelled with anger. That happened thousands of years ago, I dont know the specifics. I only learned this news from the books of the temple Cecilia shook her head and said, Without the seven demon kings, the power of Abyssal Hell has greatly diminished. Many of the realms it had invaded have now shaken free of its control. Even though it would be dangerous for you to enter, it is not a do or die situation! So youre saying that the fallen Sword Immortal might have left his inheritance in Abyssal Hell? Song Jian questioned. Maybe he did Cecilia stared into Song Jians eyes: This was mentioned in the most important books of the Church of the Goddess of Dawn. Do you think the books would mention something irrelevant? Moreover, if you were a Sword Immortal, what would you want to do most before your death? Have a drink? Song Jian shrugged. Very funny! Cecilia huffed: Alright, I will ask you for the last time, will you accept this mission to upgrade the Book of the Abyss to a Demi-God Artifact? Chapter 751: 751: Leaving Chapter 751: Chapter 751: Leaving Youre going to Abyssal Hell? Are you crazy? Wang Qi couldnt help but yell in surprise when he heard Song Jian wanted to go to Abyssal Hell. Now, Song Jian was the lord of the City of Hope, holding the City Lords seal, and it wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that a single persons safety was related to the safety of an entire city. What kind of place was Abyssal Hell? Although many people had already learned about the existence of Abyssal Hell after the release of the Abyssal Demon Shadow DLC through forums or other means, ordinary people were absolutely unwilling to set foot in such a terrifying place. Many players who had changed their careers to Abyssal professions were also regretful. Although the environment of the Doomsday World was harsh and hardly saw the sun for a day, compared to the environment of Abyssal Hell, it was simply like paradise; Yes, Im planning to make a trip to the Abyssal Hell! Song Jian confirmed. How long will it take and when can you come back? Wang Qi asked. Since becoming the city lord, many matters had to be approved by the city lord. Even the expansion and upgrade of city walls required the city lords personal operation, and it was no longer as easy as before; just having materials and construction workers could easily build them. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Song Jian were to leave for several months like he did during the first phase of the combat assessment, Wang Qi was worried that if something happened to the City of Hope, they would not be able to control the situation without the city lord. At the earliest, seven days, and at the latest, one month! Song Jian said. The task Cecilia had given him did not have a time limit. However, it was better to upgrade the Book of the Abyss to the Demi-God Artifact as soon as possible. Only when the Book of the Abyss is upgraded to the Demi-God Artifact would the power of the Abyssal Hell be further weakened. At present, the entire game plane has been eroded too severely by the Abyssal power. To eliminate this erosion, it is necessary to continuously weaken the Abyssal power; That long? Wang Qi furrowed his eyebrows. We are now back on track and have taken a big step ahead of other alliances. We can continue with the territorial expansion and city construction. Sooner or later, the entire Doomsday City will be ours! Song Jian laughed. Alright, I guess we have no choice, Wang Qi reluctantly said; Oh, yes, help me get a few items for expanding larger inventory slots, the larger the space, the better. The unique resources in the Abyssal Hell are extremely abundant, and we cant rely solely on the Valley of the Undead! Song Jian said. If it were only one alliance, the resources of the Valley of the Undead would be more than enough. However, if they wanted to invest in a city or even include the entire Doomsday City into the City of Hope, the amount of materials needed would be astronomical, and relying solely on the Valley of the Undead would not be enough; In addition, has the trade group been established yet? Lets try going to the garrison town first. The honey wine there is a specialty, and we can transport more of it! Song Jian said. Now that the Protection Black Mist has expanded into an area more than ten meters wide and belongs to the territory of the City of Hope, as long as one is a member of the City of Hope Alliance, they can enter and exit freely. To take advantage of this superiority, they must establish their own trade group. Its easy to establish a trade group, but its not that easy to assemble a trade team. Give me three more days, and Ill assemble a small trade team of twenty to thirty people first, and then explore the route, Wang Qi reluctantly said; Running a business in the game is not an easy task, as there are many more monsters in the wild, and a safe trade route must be found; Alright, just get me some items to expand my inventory slots first! Song Jian said. Song Jian had previously obtained some items to expand his inventory slots. Now, his inventory was already considered quite large with thirty-six slots, and each slot was gold, which meant that Song Jian could take thirty-six items from the game world to the real world at once. In the eyes of ordinary people, this was simply an incredible thing, as others could only take one item at most; Just a single healing potion brought to the real world would be snapped up like crazy, and those treasures that could enhance ones physical attributes would be priceless if brought to the real world; However, now Song Jian was no longer satisfied with being a game transporter; he now had higher aspirations; Obtaining Abyssal Demon Flame was not something that could be done overnight. Song Jian only planned to enter Abyssal Hell this time to explore the route and familiarize himself with the terrain, and then take the opportunity to obtain Abyssal Demon Flame. As for the Sword Immortal inheritance, it could only depend on luck as there was no clue at all; Soon, Wang Qi brought four large forty-slot backpacks to Song Jian. These backpacks could be embedded into the inventory slots to expand the inventory slots but could only be used in-game and could not bring items back to the real world; After using these backpacks, Song Jian purchased a large number of supplies: advanced Vitality recovery potions, honey wine, Sword Qi Stones, high-explosive hand grenades, self-destructing robots, and the previously used explosive fire bombs. These items were stackable, filling three backpacks with over a hundred inventory slots! After explaining everything about the City of Hope, Song Jian returned to Manor Castle. He took out the Book of the Abyss and flipped the page to the Abyssal Gate chapter. When he first obtained the third-order Abyssal Demon Flame, Song Jian could already open the Abyssal Gate and enter Abyssal Hell. However, his strength was still weak at the time, and entering Abyssal Hell would be suicidal. Now Song Jian finally had some self-protection abilities. As long as he was careful, there should be no problem surviving in Abyssal Hell; Chanting the Abyssal Spell, black flames rose from Song Jians body, and a black light appeared in front of him. With the continuous chanting of the spell, the light grew larger and eventually turned into a disc. The Abyssal Demon Flame on Song Jians body began to surge towards the black disc, forming a black ellipse-shaped portal in a short amount of time. On both sides of this elliptical portal, two bone dragons intertwined to form a unique door frame, and a mirror-like curtain of light in the center. Faint heartrending wails came from the light, while a seductive scent lingered inside. Ordinary people would probably not dare to approach the portal, as once they got close, they would inevitably be drawn toward it; Huh, the cooldown time is actually twenty-four hours! Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss, the Abyssal Gate icon had turned gray and entered the cooldown time. The next opening must be twenty-four hours later, which means that once Song Jian enters the Abyssal Hell, he will have to stay inside for a full twenty-four hours before he can leave; This black portal constantly emitted Abyssal aura, like tentacles, constantly exploring the surrounding environment. Song Jian stepped towards the portal, his figure disappeared within the castle, and the portal vanished as well. Chapter 752: 752: Skills Chapter 752: Chapter 752: Skills Master Kutiya, all the materials are here. When can these two Magic Crystal Railguns be repaired? Wang Qi directed a group of people, constantly transporting precious materials. The two Magic Crystal Railguns were also damaged during the monsters siege, but repairing them was not as complicated as their initial creation, which required a large amount of precious materials; the repair process was relatively simpler. It will take at most half a day to repair these two Magic Crystal Railguns! Kutiya carefully examined the materials sent by Wang Qi, saying. The power of the Magic Crystal Railguns had withstood the test of war. If not for these two railguns, the city-building mission might have failed this time. Master, the City Lord said he wants to build a few more Magic Crystal Railguns! Wang Qi said. If there were more Magic Crystal Railguns, even without Song Jian, Wang Qi would be confident in defending the entire city; Railguns are easy to construct; as long as there are enough materials, it doesnt matter how many you want to build. However, there are two issues! Kutiya held up two fingers and said: First, the railguns have tremendous recoil, and there must be more than 20 meters between them. The foundation must be made of the hardest materials. In that case, the entire city wall needs to be redesigned and rebuilt! Second, even if there are more Magic Crystal Railguns, without magic crystal ammunition, they would be just decorations. Before finding a Magic Crystal Mine, I suggest not building so many, instead, using the resources to build smaller projectile launchers and Goblin fire cannons which can also pose a threat to creatures with peak strength in the first-order! Wang Qi knew that as for the Magic Crystal Railguns, Master Kutiya was the more professional person, and professional matters should be handled by professionals. However, before Song Jian left, he specifically instructed them to build more Magic Crystal Railguns. If he returns from the Abyssal Hell and sees that I havent followed his instructions, then Wang Qi frowned, hesitated for a long time, gritted his teeth and said: We must build them all into Magic Crystal Railguns! If we need to redesign and rebuild the city walls, then well do it. Others will solve the problem of magic crystal ammunition! Kutiya nodded, said nothing more, turned around and directed the other architects to speed up the repair process, while she began to redesign and rebuild the entire City of Hopes walls; As a master builder, she just needed to offer her professional advice; whether it was accepted or not was up to the owners. She just needed to do her job well! Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a brief period of weightlessness, Song Jian came to a completely new area. There was no sunlight here, only darkness. The only light came from the faint red glow that seeped through the cracks in the ground. The entire land seemed to float on lava, with deep gorges everywhere. Some were only a few meters wide, while others seemed to have no end in sight; These gorges emitted red light, heat, and rumbling sounds. Song Jian felt as if he was standing on the brink of an erupting volcano. Song Jian wandered aimlessly through the wasteland. The surrounding temperature was at least 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. Ordinary humans wouldnt be able to survive here. Even for players, they would need at least 10 points of fire resistance to survive in this place. However, players who have changed their profession to Abyss-related ones would naturally gain at least a dozen or more fire-resistant points, so their survival here would certainly not be a problem. After walking for half an hour, Song Jian finally saw some monsters ahead. They looked like demon wolves, with dense dark red fur covering their bodies. Their claws occasionally emitted a ball of flame, making them look extremely fierce. Song Jian approached these monsters and checked their attributes. Abyssal Demon Wolf, Level 38, Vitality Points: 12000/12000 Though merely ordinary Abyssal creatures, their Vitality Points were higher than some Level 30 elite bosses. Their appearance suggested that not only did they have considerable attack power, but also likely inflicted fire damage. Looking ahead, there were many such creatures wandering around in the wasteland, some even lying directly in front of the dark red ground fissures, swallowing the magma that welled up from below. Song Jian took out the Book of the Abyss and clicked on the second layer of the skill tree several times. In an instant, his Experience Points, which had previously risen to 36, fell to the bottom, becoming 36 1%; Song Jian had now activated all the skills on the second layer of the Book of the Abyss; There were four skills on the second layer, namely Shackles Mark, Mental Breakdown, Abyssal Corrosion, and Evil Seed; Shackles Mark had great power, capable of instantly killing any monster. However, the conditions required for its release were quite strict. Not only did the targets flesh and blood need to be known, but also the targets real name. Otherwise, releasing this skill would only result in Song Jian receiving backlash damage; As for the other three, Song Jian used his combat experience to activate them all at once; Once the skills in the Book of Abyss were activated, they automatically reached the highest level, which was very convenient. With these three powerful skills, Song Jian could easily disguise himself as an Abyssal Warlock; Mental Breakdown (Active): MAX, Instant, Skill Effect: When used on a target, causes the target to lose their rationality and become enraged, attacking any creature nearby. The higher the targets Willpower, the greater the chance of resisting this skill. This effect lasts for up to 30 seconds. After the effect ends, the targets aggression will be firmly locked onto the user. Spirit Points Consumption: 45; Abyssal Corrosion (Active): MAX, 3-second cast time, Skill Effect: After casting on a target, immediately deals 490-600 damage, and continues to deal 300 damage over the next 10 seconds, while reducing the targets armor value by 30% for 30 seconds. Spirit Points Consumption: 50; Evil Seed (Active): MAX, Instant, Skill Effect: Plants an Evil Seed inside a target, continuously reducing their resistance. After 15 seconds, their resistance is reduced by 50%, and the Evil Seed erupts inside the target, causing 500 damage. The targets next received damage is guaranteed to be a critical hit. Spirit Points Consumption: 30; Song Jian raised his right hand and directly cast Mental Breakdown on one of the Abyssal Demon Wolves in the monster group. Soon, the huge wolfs body was covered with a faint dark red light, its eyes became blurred, and the wolf became angrier and more ferocious, roaring in its mouth; Without warning, it pounced on the nearest Abyssal Demon Wolf, fighting fiercely as if they were mortal enemies, attacking each other with their fire-covered claws; After ten seconds, the mind-broken Abyssal Demon Wolfs eyes suddenly regained clarity. Ignoring the attack from the other wolf next to it, it turned its head and rushed toward Song Jian; Chapter 753: 753: Player Chapter 753: Chapter 753: Player Seeing the attacking Abyssal Demon Wolves, Song Jian first cast the Evil Seed skill, then began to apply Abyssal Corrosion on them; A fluctuating green seed phantom appeared on top of the Abyssal Demon Wolf, followed by a rising damage number and a weakening armor condition appeared in its status bar; Before it could even reach Song Jian, it was hit by three Abyssal Corrosions. The already half-health Abyssal Demon Wolf saw its Vitality Points plummet to less than one-third of its total; Just as it leaped towards Song Jian, the green phantom image of the Evil Seed had already ballooned from the size of a fingernail to that of a fist. After a muffled thump sound, the airborne Abyssal Demon Wolf froze mid-air and its attack wavered. It fell from the sky like a stone and crashed on the ground in front of Song Jian. Song Jian swung his long sword, stabbing it at the head of the Abyssal Demon Wolf. It was just an ordinary thrust, yet it cranked out direct critical damage of over two thousand points. The Abyssal Demon Wolf let out a mournful howl. Its Vitality Points hit rock bottom, turning it into a corpse. Another Demon Wolf, which had been biting at its heels, looked puzzled when its prey vanished. After standing still for a moment, it turned and ran back towards where it came from; Looking down at his sword, Song Jian shook his head slightly. None of the equipment he had on increased magic damage, and the activated skills from the Book of the Abyss were too few. As an Abyssal Warlock, relying solely on these skills to combat monsters was far from enough. The Book of the Abyss had four skills on the third level, but each skill required nearly a million battle experience points to activate C something Song Jian hadnt been able accomplish yet; With this in mind, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon and Gulu the Stone Golem. The two battle pets, both possessing stage one Combat Power, were able to grind monsters in this area without any pressure. Song Jians attack pattern also changed. He first used the skills from the Book of the Abyss to attack the Abyssal Demon Wolves from afar. When they rushed towards him, he would then use his long sword to claim their lives. With the assistance of the Black Dragon and the Stone Golem, it wasnt long before the Abyssal Demon Wolves collapsed under Song Jians feet; Abandoned buildings and streets were everywhere in Doomsday City. Even if there were numerous monsters, he couldnt grind them as swiftly as he could in the wilds. Song Jian positioned the Stone Golem and Black Dragon at the front, continually invoking skills from the Book of the Abyss, inflicting swathes of damage with the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. The monsters from the Abyssal Hell granted high experience points. Song Jian incessantly lured monsters one wave after another. With the aid of the Stone Golem and Black Dragon, Song Jian hadnt lost any Vitality Points, but hundreds, if not thousands, of Abyssal Demon Wolves were slaughtered along the way, leaving a trail of their carcasses. The system notification sound rang out. Song Jian glanced at his level and found that he had unknowingly risen to level 37. Initially, activating three skills from the Book of the Abyss had depleted his battle experience. Unexpectedly, his level had increased again in less than half a day. Level progression here was both swift and enjoyable! Having upgraded the Sword Silk skill to level seven, the Sword Finger skill to level four, the Broken Wing Dance to level five, and the Light Strike to level two, Song Jian still had almost ten skill points remaining; Looking at the rankings for the Glory Level within the Doomsday City area, he remained in first place. The second place was held by Zeus from the Pantheon, whose level hadnt budged from thirty-one in quite some time. It seemed the previous blow had been too big. From the looks of it, he had lost his motivation to level up; The remaining top twenty were all at level thirty. It appeared that there were quite a number of players who loved to rush their levels. In just a few days, so many level thirty players had emerged. The Abyssal Hell was like a leveling sanctuary. Song Jian was somewhat reluctant to leave. However, his primary objective now was to find a larger city. Whether it was for gathering information or completing tasks, it would be much more convenient; He hadnt forgotten why he came to Abyssal Hell. Whether it was for the seven Abyssal Demon Flames or for the Swordsman Immortal profession, he didnt want to miss out on any; While Song Jian was continuously grinding monsters, he suddenly saw points of light in the distant wilderness. At the same time, he could faintly hear the sound of explosions; Song Jians eyes lit up. That was the sound of somebody casting magic. It seemed he had encountered other players; From the moment they switched professions, the players in the Abyssal Hell were in a different faction from the players in the game world. They would kill each other on sight. Moreover, killing a player from a different faction does not lead to an increase in sin-value but instead raises honour points; Therefore, upon seeing players up ahead, Song Jian did not approach immediately. Instead, he put away both of his battle pets and proceeded alone, slowly advancing; The light in the Abyssal Hell was originally very dim. If it werent for the everywhere-present red crevices along the ground, this place would probably be completely enveloped in eternal darkness. Using the faint glow emitted from these crevices, players could only see their immediate environment within ten meters. Anything beyond that distance would be hazy, unless they possessed some special skills. The Vertical eye in Song Jians forehead was already open, and he could clearly see the several players tens of meters away; He could see the figures coming into view were completely different from regular game world players. They had dark skin, with a distinct layer of fine scaly patterns emerging. They radiated a strong Abyssal aura. Like countless tentacles, it constantly stretched out before slowly dissipating in the void. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such appearances were somewhat terrifying but gave off a sense of peculiar individuality; They must be players who have switched to Abyssal professions. Song Jian guessed in his mind: there were currently no players that could enter the Abyssal Hell immediately upon entering the game. They would first need to reach level ten in the game world before they could accept the transition task for an Abyssal profession; The appearance of these players meant that there should be a city of the Abyssal Hell nearby; To Song Jian, these players who had switched to Abyssal professions had essentially given up on their human identities. Undoubtedly, at the very least, Abyssal professions were rarer, and far stronger than ordinary professions. But after transitioning to an Abyssal profession, the whole person would become an Abyssal creature and would unconsciously be corroded by the Abyssal aura. For these players who had transitioned to Abyssal professions, the brilliant side of their humanity would become increasingly diluted while their darker side would be amplified. In the end, they would completely succumb to being Abyssal creatures, prioritizing the interests of the Abyss above all; As Abyssal creatures, their greatest desire was to invade other dimensional worlds. At that time, there would inevitably be a deadly battle between the players of the Abyssal Hell and the game world! Chapter 754: 754: Soul Ripper Chapter 754: Chapter 754: Soul Ripper The Abyss profession system is very complex, similar to the game world, its also divided into close combat and ranged combat, physical and magical categories. Among the few players in front of me, there is an Abyss Warrior, Abyss Mage, Soul Ripper, Abyss Thief, and an Abyss Warlock! The Abyss Warrior, Abyss Mage, Abyss Thief, and Abyss Warlock, all are rare professions. However, all of these belong to the basic professions in the Abyss professions. But the one called Soul Ripper is a legendary professional; Abyss Warriors are similar to warriors but cant use shields. They can only rely on their professional talent, Demon Skin, to increase their armor. Moreover, during the battle, the higher the Abyss Warriors attack, the more Vitality Points they can absorb from the damage to heal themselves. Their battle style resembles the Berserkers, although they are not as able to resist damage as the warriors, but their attack power and endurance far exceed the warriors; The Abyss Mages differ from the elemental mages of the game world; they use Abyssal energy. This kind of energy often gets strengthened in charming and controlling, but does not possess the damage and burst power of Abyss Mages. Battling with Abyss Mages always gives every profession a headache. If you cant quickly gain the advantage, once the battle enters a stalemate, Abyss Mages often use endless control magic to torment their opponents until they collapse. Abyss Warlocks are good at summoning powerful Abyss demons to fight while also attacking enemies with the Abyssal Power, like the Abyssal Mage. On the other hand, the Abyss Thief has an additional talent compared to a normal human thief, the Abyss Will. Its an active skill, which can resist all control and slowdown effects. Although its duration is very short and the cooldown time is very long, in battle, this talent skill is a divine technique, giving the Abyss Thief a big advantage in combat; As for the legendary profession Soul Ripper, its a very rare profession in the Abyss. They excel at soul attacks, almost combining the powers of the Abyss Mage and Abyss Warlock. They possess strong attack power, and can capture Abyss creatures as their temporary combat pets, having excellent survival ability; The five-member team in front of Song Jian is not high in level, all are level thirty. Such a level is considered an expert in the game plane, but in Abyssal Hell, any creature is much higher in level than them; The equipment they wear is nothing impressive, mostly green grade. Only the Soul Ripper has two pieces of blue equipment. The weapon in the hands of the Abyss Mage is even a white grade piece of equipment. At this moment, a level thirty Flame Demon follows beside the Undead Warlock. Two Abyssal Demon Wolves are captured by the Soul Ripper, theyve just captured them. The five players huddle together, seemingly discussing something in hush tones. Taking advantage of the dim environment, Song Jian quietly approached them, wanting to hear what they were discussing. All these people were speaking in the language of the Abyss. The Abyss language natively has a mesmerizing ability for other creatures. Listening for a long time can potentially Corrode individuals who dont understand the language of the Abyss, transforming them into Abyss creatures that are neither human nor ghost; But in Song Jians ears, he could easily discern what they were discussing. Also, the possession of the Book of the Abyss protected him from being affected by the Abyssal Power; Toothpick, how much more till you Level up? The Abyss Mage asked. With a toss of his hand, he threw an Abyssal Energy Orb at an Abyss Demon Wolf in the distance. The head-sized gray energy ball, emitting a strong Abyssal Power, travelled an arc in the air, fell onto an Abyss Demon Wolf in the wilderness. With a boom, the Abyssal Energy Orb exploded, causing more than three hundred points of damage to the Abyss Demon Wolf. This abruptly enraged the Abyss Demon Wolf, and also attracted the attention of the two Abyss Demon Wolves nearby. The three Demon Wolves rushed at the players together. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seventeen percent left! Upon seeing the three Demon Wolves rushing at them, the Abyss Thief got scared and immediately activated his Stealth skill complaining, Could you be a bit careful when youre pulling mobs? Every time you pull so many. If it wasnt for Elder Brother Wanderer, we wouldnt even be able to level up here! Sorry, the light is too dim and visibility is only about seven to eight meters. I didnt see that the two Demon Wolves were so close to it! The Abyss Mage apologized. Elder Brother Wanderer, can you handle one by yourself? The Abyss Warlock turned his head to the player with the occupation of Soul Ripper and asked. No problem, you guys quickly finish off those two! Leave one to me! The player with the occupation of Soul Ripper, referred to as Wanderer, glanced at the others with a hint of arrogance as a smile appeared on his lips. He already had two Abyss Demon Wolves under his control. For the next two hours, these two Abyss Demon wolves would be his most loyal combat pets, willing to die for him without hesitation. However, after two hours, these two Abyss Demon Wolves would break free from his control, and within a day, he could no longer regain control over them. If I had known, I would have bought the Eagle Eye Skill from the auction house. At least it could increase the visibility by ten meters! The Abyss Mage said regretfully. Dont be silly, the Eagle Eye Skill costs at least a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins; with that money, wouldnt it be better to exchange for a blue-grade Magic Staff for yourself! The Abyss Warlock looked at the Abyss Mage, wearing his ragtag environmentally friendly equipment, and laughed. The player with the occupation of the Soul Ripper, controlling the two Abyss Demon Wolves, led one of the jumping Abyss Demon Wolves aside and started attacking slowly; the remaining four players were continuously attacking the two Abyss Demon Wolves. Although the Abyss Demon Wolves dealt a decent amount of damage, and their Vitality Points were much thicker than that of other creatures, under the coordinated attacks of the four players, they were quickly suppressed and their Vitality Points were continuously decreasing. By the way, did you guys take that mission? The one where you open the Abyssal Hell conduit and enter the main game world? The Abyss Thief suddenly asked; Of course, had we known we would have ended up in Abyssal Hell, I wouldnt have chosen the Abyss profession. The Abyss Warlock cast a Corrosion Spell, and then began attacking the Abyss Demon Wolf with his Flame Demon. Levelling up here is much faster than in the Main Plane, otherwise, we wouldnt have gotten to level thirty so quickly! The Abyss Thief replied. Thats the only advantage for levelling up faster. The loot drop rate in this place is so poignant that it makes people want to cry. If it werent for the boss fights, the regular creatures would hardly drop anything. They dont even drop crafting material. Otherwise, with me already at level thirty, how could I still be wearing all this environmentally-friendly gear, and even have a white-grade weapon? The Abyss Mage complained. The others glanced at the Abyss Mage and then chuckled. Chapter 755: 755: Surround and Kill the BOSS Chapter 755: Chapter 755: Surround and Kill the BOSS The five-man squad in front of him worked seamlessly together. The vitality points of the Abyssal Demon Wolf they engaged dropped rapidly to less than half. Song Jian quickly set his sights on the Soul Ripper, the most substantial threat in the team. It was absolutely necessary to neutralize them first; These players, having transitioned into Abyssal professions, never forgot their desire to enter the main game world via the Abyssal Hell Passage and pillage. Even though from their perspective they did nothing wrong, as far as Song Jian was concerned, killing them wasnt wrong either. The differences in power and faction alignment inevitably led to such conflict, disregarding right and wrong! Moreover, if these five people saw Song Jian first, they would undoubtedly swarm and kill him without hesitation; Thinking about this, Song Jian summoned Gulu the Rock Golem and the Black Dragon. He first restricted them from taking any action, then directed the Black Dragon to slowly slither towards the left, while the Rock Golem slowly advanced from the right; The surroundings were engulfed in darkness at that time. These players had limited vision, which extended at most twelve meters. The movement of the Rock Golem and Black Dragon wouldnt attract their attention. After the five-man team killed the three Abyssal Demon Wolves, they all began to recuperate on the spot; When will the Abyssal Passage open? I cant wait to return to the game world and slaughter! the Abyssal Thief complained with a sigh. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Humph, our current level is at least five levels higher than the average players in the outer world. Over time, this disparity will only increase. We will become the absolute nightmare of players in the game world! the Abyssal Warlock retorted with a cold hum. Hehe, killing players from the opposite faction can earn us merit. Maybe we could even game for a title! The Abyssal Mage chuckled; Just as the player with the Soul Ripper profession was about to speak, the Flame Demon, who had been guarding the Abyssal Warlock, suddenly growled; The Abyssal Warlock instantly became vigilant, whispering, Somethings going on! The figure of the Abyssal Thief vanished on the spot. The Abyssal Mage looked around warily while adding an Abyssal Armor spell on himself to boost his armor value; The eyes of the Soul Ripper turned blood red, and countless black aura radiated from them, revealing a terrifying spider web pattern; Over there, it seems like theres a big creature! The player with the Soul Ripper profession pointed at where the Black Dragon was, shouting excitedly in a low voice. Big creature? Is it a BOSS? Joy flickered across the face of the Abyss Warrior. The creatures in Abyssal Hell were formidable. If they encountered a BOSS alone, even a player with the Soul Ripper profession wouldnt be able to engage a level 30 or above BOSS solo. But they were now a five-man teama BOSS could be handled. But we dont have a healer, what if A hint of hesitation flashed on the face of the player with the Abyssal Mage profession. In this current group, only he had the weakest escape capabilities. The Abyss Warrior had a sprint-like skill which allowed him to charge tens of meters once he locked onto a distant enemy. The Abyssal Thief had a skill that allowed him to become invisible during battle. The Abyss Warlock could command the Flame Demon to stall the BOSS or even swap positions with the demon at critical moments; The Soul Ripper had more life-saving techniques. The most famous one was a skill called Soul Wander which could tear a rift in space for a teleportation-like effect; The Abyssal Mage specialized in numerous crowd control and damage-over-time skills but was notoriously weak at escaping danger, even compared to elemental mages who had frost rings and teleportation. As long as they wanted to escape, no BOSS could catch them. Im a melee profession and Im not afraid, why are you, a ranged profession, worried? The Abyss Warrior scorned, As long as Im standing, youre safe. Even if I die, the BOSS is still a long way from you and theres ample time for you to escape! Alright, tank, get ready to pull the monster! Everyone hold your damage and be mindful of over-aggro. Once the tank has the aggro stable, well let loose! The player with the Soul Ripper profession shot the Abyssal Mage a cold glance and directed; As he was of the legendary profession, the player with the Soul Ripper profession has always assumed the role of team leader. Though usually quiet, once he gives an order, he didnt want any rebuttal. The Abyssal Mage looked at his comrades, his face sullen, but he kept silent and followed them. Among the group, his equipment and power were the weakest. If he left his comrades, hed probably have to settle for leveling in an area with lower level monsters. The group began moving forward. Upon entering their field of vision, they were all taken aback. A black dragon over ten meters long and higher than three meters appeared before them. A dragon, from the Dragon Clan I cant believe the Dragon Clan exists in Abyssal Hell! The player with the Soul Ripper profession started shivering with excitement. Level 35, just an elite BOSS. Judging by its looks, it should be a Young Dragon or just barely past its juvenile stage, The Abyssal Warlock carefully examined the Black Dragon and analyzed; We are indeed lucky. Ive heard bathing in dragons blood will make one immune to weapons! the Abyssal Warrior licked his lips, a greedy look in his eyes. Shall we go for it? Its merely a level 35 elite BOSS. With our power, we can definitely take it down! The player with the Soul Ripper profession said excitedly; Even though he was the strongest among the five, he couldnt challenge a level 35 elite BOSS alone. He had to utilize the power of the other four! Go for it! This is a rare opportunityits a dragon! The Abyssal Warlock was thrilled. If he could obtain a complete dragon skeleton, he might be able to concoct a formidable Abyssal Bone Dragon when his power improved; Apart from the hesitant Abyssal Mage, the other four conveyed an eager expression. They had never seen a dragon so far. The highest-ranked creature theyd come across in Abyssal Hell was an Abyssal Chimera with a trace of Dragon Bloodline. This chimera had a dragon-like head that could spew highly corrosive venom. A village home to several hundreds was wiped off the map in less than ten minutes by it, and the creature itself was left with only minor injuries. But the Dragon Clan was on a whole different level, far superior to the previous Abyssal Chimera theyd seen. Killing a dragon would certainly yield golden quality treasures or better; Lets go! The Abyss Warriors eyes were bloodshot, filled with blood counts. He was also aware of the dreadfulness of a dragon, even if it was only one that had barely outgrown its juvenile stage. Furthermore, once the fight broke out, hed be the one in the most danger. But the lure of hunting a dragon was too irresistible. Holding tightly to his double-handed axe, he growled and rushed towards the Black Dragon; Chapter 756: 756: Another BOSS Chapter 756: Chapter 756: Another BOSS Seeing them rush towards the Black Dragon, Song Jian was taken aback. He had not expected that some of them possessed the skill to extend their field of view. If it wasnt for the fast speed of the Black Dragon which drew their attention, they might have focused their fire on Song Jian the time he charged in; This also works, let the Black Dragon distract them first! A smile formed on Song Jians face as he commanded the stone giant Gulu slowly move towards them; The Abyss Warrior let out a low roar, a hint of blood color spreading on his body, and he charged at the Black Dragon with an Abyssal Impact; Instantly, the Black Dragon was drawn to the Abyss Warrior and lifted its claw to pounce; The Abyss Warriors axe swung fiercely onto the Black Dragon. Bang sparks flew, and the Black Dragons scales were hard. The Abyss Warriors strike didnt break its defense, causing only less than fifty points of damage; The Black Dragons body stalled for a moment, scratching towards the shoulder of the Abyss Warrior, causing over two hundred points of damage; The moment this damage appeared, several people immediately felt relieved. It seemed that this Black Dragon was weaker than they thought. A single attack only caused over two hundred points of damage C this was something even an Abyssal Mage in environmental protection gear could resist for a while without dying; Its damage isnt high, everyone attack freely once Ive locked its aggression onto me! the Abyss Warrior shouted, launching a cleaving strike at the Black Dragon, causing over sixty points of damage. At the same time, a number representing the restoration of twenty-eight points floated up above his head; Spiked Shell the Abyss Warrior roared softly, and the phantom of a set of spiked armor appeared on his body surface. The Black Dragons damage towards him immediately went down a notch. Moreover, each time the Black Dragon attacked the Abyss Warrior, it would also suffer certain damage; The Black Dragons attributes included the text Song Jians Player Pet, but only players from the same faction could see this. Players from different factions would only see an ordinary elite BOSS Black Dragon, they couldnt even discern its first-order Combat Power, unless they had special scouting abilities that could reveal its first-order Combat Power; Although the Black Dragons body was strong, it was after all a magical attack pet, with only average physical damage. This caused some illusions for these people. But in a while, these players from Abyssal Hell would realize how wrong they were. The Dragon Clan, even if its just a dragon that just passed its infancy, was not something they could hunt down! The Black Dragons Vitality Points dropped bit by bit, the Abyssal Thief also surrounded it, a few people desperately outputting damage on the Black Dragon, their faces full of excitement. Under Song Jians control, the Black Dragon continuously approached the Soul Ripper player. Soon, this teams strongest player was already within the magic attack range of the Black Dragon. But in the eyes of the Soul Ripper player, he was still at a safe distance from the Black Dragon; Just then, a massive rock let out a low whooshing sound, hurtling towards the head of the Abyssal Warlock who was chanting a spell; sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian had originally wanted to set the rock giant Gulus attack target as the Abyssal Mage, but seeing the Abyssal Warlock chanting a spell, he subconsciously felt that this skill of the Abyssal Warlock could cause great damage to him. Therefore, he quickly changed his target, asking the rock giant Gulu to attack the Abyssal Warlock; The Abyssal Warlock was casting his Level 30 ultimate skill, Demons Gate. This skill had a long chant duration and consumed a huge amount of power, requiring more than eighty percent of his Spirit Points. However, it was also very powerful; As long as the spell was successful, a Demons Gate would be summoned, and Abyssal Demons would continuously appear from the gate. Every thirty seconds, a random Abyssal Demon would appear, and as long as the Demons Gate was not destroyed, Abyssal Demons could keep coming out indefinitely. If the Abyssal Warlock was given enough time, he could summon a strong Abyssal Demon army. However, the summoned demons also had a time limit C the stronger the Abyssal Demon, the shorter its duration. But just as the Abyssal Warlocks spell was about to be completed, a huge stone suddenly hit his head, and a dizzy symbol appeared on his status bar. The Demons Gate that was about to appear immediately vanished. The dizziness lasted just under a second, and the Abyssal Warlock spewed out a mouthful of blood. He suddenly wilted, unable to stand anymore. With the backlash from a level 30 ultimate skill, he was completely incapacitated for at least five minutes. Even a rookie who just entered the game could easily kill him at this moment! Were under attack! The Abyssal Warlocks face turned pale. Lying weakly on the ground, he let out a roaring warning to his companions. At this moment, a two-meter-tall stone giant slowly walked towards them, entering their field of vision. Damn it, youve attracted another BOSS! The Soul Ripper player looked back and immediately felt his heart sink, unable to help but curse; The Abyssal Warlock and the Mage, both standing the farthest away, saw a BOSS attacking the Abyssal Warlock. Everyones first reaction was that the Abyssal Warlock had attracted other monsters! Even the Abyssal Warlock himself was questioning whether he had attracted the stone giant. He didnt dare to speak a word facing his companions blame; But even if it was really the Abyssal Warlock who attracted the monsters, they wouldnt let the Abyssal Warlock be killed by monsters. The Abyssal Flame Demon they were attacking first abandoned attacking the Black Dragon, and stepped towards the Abyssal Warlock with loud roars while charging at the rock giant Gulu; Soon after, the Abyssal Thief Tooth Pick, also abandoned the Black Dragon, and turned around to pounce at the rock giant Gulu; The Soul Ripper player only glanced at the Abyssal Warlock and snorted coldly, then once again focused his attention on the Black Dragon, continuously directing his two Abyssal Demon Wolves to attack the Black Dragon; For him, it wouldnt matter even if all the others died, as long as he could kill this Black Dragon! At this moment, Song Jian had reached a point less than ten meters away from the Soul Ripper player. Black essence was still hovering around this Soul Ripper players eyes, his field of view at least over fifteen meters; As long as he took a quick glance in Song Jians direction, he would discover Song Jians existence. But at the moment all his attention was on the Black Dragon, and he didnt notice that Song Jian was slowly creeping towards him. As for the others, due to the limited field of view, along with their attention being drawn by the BOSS, they also didnt notice a figure was slowly moving towards the Soul Ripper player; Dragon Breath! A thought flashed across Song Jians mind, and the Black Dragon immediately flapped its wings and flew into the air, opened its mouth wide and spat a scorching Dragon Breath Flame towards the Soul Ripper player; Chapter 757: 757: Transfer of Hatred Chapter 757: Chapter 757: Transfer of Hatred No one expected that the Black Dragon would spew Dragon Breath at this moment, which shocked the Soul Ripper player. He instinctively activated his Soul Wander skill. This core skill of his profession allows him to enter a unique 2D space, making him immune to any attack. The most significant feature of this ability is that it boosts his movement speed by 100%. He can move freely in this 2D space, making it a superb tool for either chasing enemies or fleeing. However, such a core skill doesnt consume magic or mental strength. It consumes his own soul power. The recovery of soul power is extremely slow. Once depleted, all his core skills become unusable. The scorching Dragon Breath was burning around him, even crystallizing and melting the ground, but the Soul Ripper himself was not injured at all. Maintaining the state of Soul Wander also consumed his soul power. As soon as the Dragon Breath ended, he deactivated the skill and returned from the 2D space. Damn it! Looking at the skills cooldown time and the depleted soul power, his face immediately darkened. Soul Blade! Zhou Dong roared. An ethereal half-moon shape blade emerged in his right hand, flying towards the Black Dragon under his control. Soul attacks are extremely terrifying to all living creatures, as currently, there is no way to defend against such attacks. No equipment or skills can deflect it. The damage caused is all real. Song Jian himself possesses a sword technique, the Spiritual Sword Control Technique, that targets the enemys soul. He is well aware of the terror of soul attacks. Upon seeing the Soul Ripper Zhou Dongs move, Song Jian frowned, immediately withdrawing the Black Dragon into the Pet Space. The attacks of several people either failed or directly hit the empty ground. During their momentary shock, the Black Dragon reappeared in front of them. However, this time, the Black Dragon was flying high with its mouth wide open, brewing a revolving fireball. Zhou Dong, the Soul Ripper, instinctively sensed the threat and yelled, Dodge! He immediately controlled two Abyssal Demon Wolves to gather around him to act as shields against the Black Dragons attack. However, this time, the target of the Black Dragon wasnt Zhou Dong, but the Abyss Mage in the green uniform. Boom! A fireball, spinning like a nebula, violently crashed into the Abyss Mage. It made the Mage feel as if he had fallen into an ice pit, with the threat of death looming large. Why is it attacking me? the Abyss Mage screamed in horror. He gritted his teeth and took out a bead emitting a silvery light from his pouch and squeezed it The silvery bead shattered instantly, and a light screen shield appeared in front of the Abyss Mage. This one-time use defensive item had been something the Mage was reluctant to use, but now he had to use it to save his life. Bam! The Vortex Fireball viciously hit the Mages light screen shield. The shield shattered instantly, and the Abyss Mages body flew out like a baseball. When he hit the deep ground, he became seriously injured with only a tenth of his vitality points left, falling into a near-death state, experiencing an 80% slowdown in his mobility and loss of combat power. Its just-used skill might be able to erase hostility. Be careful, everyone, Ace, you go pull that Stone Golem Boss! Zhou Dong, the Soul Ripper, loudly shouted. The Black Dragon rose into the sky. All melee professionals couldnt attack it. Only ranged professionals could harm it. At this point, the vitality of the Black Dragon had already fallen to less than half, but Zhou Dong still didnt intend to give up. By now, no one doubted anything. Very few other players could come to Abyssal Hell. All players they encountered were fellow Abyss professionals. Of the five of them, two have now been eliminated leaving an Abyss Warrior, an Abyss Thief, and a Soul Ripper. At this moment, the Abyss Thief was beaten to a pulp by the Stone Golem Boss. Elemental monsters are a great restraint on thieves. The thiefs combat heavily depends on the battle effect of skills, which are entirely ineffective on elemental objects. The most powerful thieves can control their opponents from start to end without getting hurt a bit but there is no way to impose this on elemental type monsters. At this moment, the Abyss Thief has already decided to follow Zhou Dong and leave this losing battle, though hes kept a forcefully activated stealth skill in his hand not yet activated. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Toothpick, lure this dumb beast over here! The Abyss Warrior bellowed. He was sprinting toward the Abyss Thief. Looking at the Warrior, the thief instantly understood his plight. It seemed that he too was holding the Abyss Impact skill in his hand and not using it. His purpose was the same, escape at the last moment. It is known that the Abyss Warrior is a melee professional, and among all of them, he was the slowest. Without the Abyss Impact skill, the Abyss Warrior would be in a desperate situation, getting kited and killed by all ranged professionals. Two melee professionals were holding off the Stone Golem Boss, and Zhou Dong was now facing the Black Dragon alone. If he were a bit more rational, he would understand that he couldnt defeat the Black Dragon with his power. Even if the Black Dragons health was now less than half, he wouldnt stand a chance against it. But greed had overcome reason. All Zhou Dong could think of was the rewards he would get after killing the Black Dragon, completely ignoring the risk to himself. Song Jian glanced at the situation and withdrew his Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. Although this five-member team is all level 30, none of them possessed first-order combat power. Their two first-order combat pets were enough to crush them, and he did not need to take action himself. Ace, I cant handle this, elemental monsters are too restrictive to me! The Abyss Thief applied bandages to his wounds and whispered to the Abyss Warrior. This boss is too hard and too heavily armored. I cant make any blows on it, the Abyss Warrior frowned, Lets wait and see if Zhou Dong manages to defeat the Black Dragon. After all, he is a legendary professional, there may be a trick up his sleeve If the two melee fighters fled, Zhou Dong alone would not be able to handle the two bosses and would definitely escape too. In the future, Zhou Dong would definitely seek revenge from the two. Chapter 758: 758: Honorable Kill Chapter 758: Chapter 758: Honorable Kill Black Dragons combat power was clearly much higher than Stone Man Gulus; the two melee professionals believed that if they couldnt withstand it, it would definitely be Zhou Dong who would fail first. When Zhou Dong tried to escape, the two of them were ready with their escape techniques, which were faster than Zhou Dongs, but not slower. Moreover, in this way, even if this hunting attempt failed, Zhou Dong wouldnt be able to find fault with the two of them. Before long, the two of them heard a miserable scream coming from behind them, their hearts rejoicing, as it seemed that Zhou Dong had already received a serious injury and couldnt hold on much longer. But when the two turned their heads to look at Zhou Dong, they were instantly startled. The Black Dragon had already fallen from the sky, and under its right claw, was the corpse of the Soul Ripper Zhou Dong. Dead, hes dead? How could this happen The Abyss Warrior couldnt help rubbing his eyes, wanting to see if the corpse under the Black Dragons claws was indeed Zhou Dongs real body. Fog grass! Hes really dead! The Abyss Thief glanced at the team interface, and behind Zhou Dongs name was already marked with Death Status, causing a sudden shock in his heart. It should be known that Soul Ripper Zhou Dong was the strongest of the five, and moreover, he had many life-saving abilities. Besides Soul Wander, the Soul Ripper also had at least two acceleration skills and one substitution technique. If he really wanted to escape, almost no one would be able to hold him back. However, what they didnt expect was that Soul Ripper Zhou Dongs eyes had been blinded by greed, and without understanding the true power of the Black Dragon, he went recklessly into battle, resulting in him being killed instantly by the Black Dragons attack! With his strength not up to the first-order combat power, he couldnt withstand the Black Dragons ultimate move at all! Without a sound, the figure of the Abyss Thief slowly disappeared from the spot. Seeing this, the Abyss Warrior scolded himself, and immediately utilized the Abyssal Impact skill, aiming it at an Abyssal Demon Wolf ten meters away from him. In an instant, the Abyss Warrior collided with the Abyssal Demon Wolf, knocking it unconscious, and the Abyss Warrior stepped forward, attempting to escape into the distance; Just then, a huge rock whistled toward the back of his head, and before he could react, he was directly knocked over by the stone. Knocked down! Now Stone Man Gulus Throwing Stone Blocks skill had also been upgraded, not only increasing its damage significantly but also changing its triggering effect from just one stun effect to two; one was to stun, the other was to knock down, and each time it was used, one of these two effects would randomly appear; The Abyss Warrior struggled to get up from the ground, still somewhat dizzy from the impact. At this moment, the Abyssal Demon Wolf he had struck also woke up from its stun, let out a growl, and pounced on him; Damn it! The Abyss Warriors heart was instantly plunged into despair. A single Abyssal Demon Wolf posed no real threat to him, but the Stone Man who had already rushed over from behind made him feel utterly hopeless. Without his only teleportation ability, he simply couldnt escape Stone Man Gulus attacks; Just then, a dragons roar suddenly sounded from behind him. Turning his head to look, the Abyss Warrior didnt even have the courage to fight, and the Black Dragons hatred had somehow shifted to him, flying towards him; The Abyss Thief, in his invisible state, took one look at the Abyss Warrior and began to silently mourn for him while feeling incredibly grateful to be a thief himself. Forced invisibility completely erased the monsters hatred towards him, so the Black Dragon went instead after the Abyss Warrior, or so the Abyss Thief speculated. But in reality, he didnt know that the actions of the two pets were both controlled by Song Jian, and after the death of the Soul Ripper, there was only a one-in-four chance that the Black Dragon would go after the Abyss Warrior since there were still two heavily injured companions lying on the ground who had not yet died; The Abyss Thief, feeling overwhelmingly grateful, had no idea that he was heading right towards Song Jians position as he ran away. The vertical eye in Song Jians brow emitted a faint light. As he saw the translucent figure of the Abyss Thief running towards him, Song Jian felt bemused. With a wave of his hand, a dark red longsword appeared in his palm. The blade of the sword was adorned with three long sword phantoms, which shone brilliantly as they moved in sync with Song Jians movements. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, large snowflakes of goose feathers appeared around the Abyss Thief, and at the same time, wild winds swept in, scraping against their faces like a knife. As the Abyss Thief touched his cheek, he suddenly let out an exclamation of Fog grass. There was horror all over his face, and his hands were covered in dark red blood. The entire area felt as if it had been plunged into an ice cave, with snow reaching up to the thiefs knees and a wind so strong that it was impossible to keep ones eyes open. This made the Abyss Thief feel as if he had gone from summer to winter within the blink of an eye. xpath.XPathException: The Abyss Thief, whose vitality was already running low, couldnt understand what was happening. It was well known that the temperature in Abyssal Hell was always above forty or fifty degrees Celsius, with some places even reaching over seventy degrees. But now, the surrounding temperature had dropped by twenty or thirty degrees, as if they had instantly gone from summer to winter; With astonishment and confusion on his face until the very end, the Abyss Thief never understood why he had been frozen to death while in the scorching heat of the Abyssal Hell! System: You killed a professional player in the Abyssal Hell, the player was a commoner, the kill was an honorable kill, you earned 2 merit points; System: You killed a professional player in the Abyssal Hell, the player was a commoner, the kill was an honorable kill, you earned 3 merit points; When killing players of opposing factions, depending on the players level, strength, and ranking, different merits can be earned. The higher and stronger the player, the more merits can be gained after killing them. Conversely, the lower and weaker the player, the fewer merits can be earned, and if the gap is too big, no honor will be granted; Song Jian originally thought that killing three players would be good enough, as he had given up on the Abyss Warrior and Abyss Thief. Unexpectedly, he had given up on them, but his pets hadnt. On top of that, the Abyss Thief happened to run towards his location by mistake, and so he had no reason to let him go either. As a result, all of this five-person team died by his hand. After gathering the two immobile players, Song Jians merit points reached 10, averaging two points per person. Just as Song Jian was about to turn and leave, he suddenly noticed a red glow flashing beneath the body of the Soul Ripper class player. In this dim environment, any bit of light was more conspicuous than usual. Song Jian was taken aback, and there was an expression of surprise on his face. He hadnt expected any loot to drop after the kill, which was an unexpected delight; Chapter 759: 759: Integration of Skills Chapter 759: Chapter 759: Integration of Skills Players from the same camp killing each other is a rare event, with almost no chance of dropping anything. Kill dozens of players in your own camp, and youll probably get nothing for it. But the drop rate increases dramatically when players of different camps kill each other. Song Jian had only killed five players from a different camp, and there was already a drop from one of them C the strongest one in the group. Picking up the drop from the Soul Ripper player, Song Jian frowns. It isnt equipment this guy dropped; its a skill scroll. This isnt common C a drop like that is less likely than equipment drop. But of all the potential drops, skill drops are the least popular. Thats because the dropped skills are all class-restricted; players of a different class cannot use them. The dropped skill scroll contained Soul Rippers core skill; Soul Wander. Skill Scroll C Soul Wander: Gold quality. Effect after use: Acquire the skill Soul Wander. Only players of the Soul Ripper class can learn this. Soul Wander: Level 1, Instant cast. Skill effect: User enters a special 2D space. All damage except space spells is negated and the users movement speed increases by 50%. This effect lasts three seconds. After three seconds, the user returns to their own space. Skill Cooldown: 5 minutes. Spirit Points consumption: 30. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This skill is incredible. Even at level 1, its tantalizing. It essentially makes you invincible for three seconds, with the only potential for harm being from powerful space spells C something that Song Jian has not seen any player or NPC capable of casting so far. It also boosts your speed. Whether you use it to pursue opponents or escape from enemies, this skill is a razor-sharp tool. Too bad its only for the Soul Ripper class. Even if Song Jian gets the scroll, he cannot use it. Worst of all, hes misaligned with the Abyss, the class that produced the Soul Ripper C this scroll would only end up as dust collector on the bottom shelf of his inventory. Such a pity! Song Jian sighs. As hes about to put the skill scroll back in his inventory, he sees the Book of Fusion. A lightbulb goes off above his head. The Book of Fusion can blend two skills into one. At worst, it will boost the proficiency of the main skill. But does it work with skill scrolls? Lost in thought, Song Jian takes out his Book of Fusion and opens his skill list for a detailed check. If fusions possible, the closer the two skills are, the better, or else theres a large probability that only the main skill proficiency will increase. Technically speaking, Soul Wander is a movement skill. Among the skill he possesses, the only other movement skill is Sword Shadow Step. He sets Sword Shadow Step as the main skill, then puts the Soul Wander skill scroll into the secondary skill box. Unexpectedly, it fits, and the previously grayed-out fusion button lights up. Instantly, Song Jians face reveals a surprised joy. System: Do you want to fuse these two skills? Fuse! Song Jian clicks the fuse button and a Tai Chi symbol appears on the fusion interface with the two skills rotating in the positions of the yin-yang fish eyes. In no time, a dazzling golden light emerges from the Book of Fusion. A skill box is left where two stood. System: Skill fusion successful. Please name your new skill! Successful! And it fused into a new skill! Song Jian bursts into laughter at this development. There are three outcomes to skill fusion: increased skill proficiency, skill variation, and new skill fusion C the latter being the best outcome of the three. Skill: Unnamed (Active), Level 1, Instant cast. Skill effect: After activation, the player instantly becomes a ghost, immune from all damages. This effect lasts for 1 second. Meanwhile, movement speed increases by 30%, with the ability to go through any obstacles. After 1 second, the invincible status fades but the user only sustains damage from soul attacks. Skill duration: 3 seconds. Spirit Points consumption: 15. Skill cooldown: 5 minutes. Usage restriction: User Song Jian. Reading the skill description, Song Jian cant suppress the gleeful expression on his face. This skill is far more powerful than either Sword Shadow Step or Soul Wander. Perhaps only the core skill of the Thief class, Gale Step, could rival it. Though if truth were told, this skill is more powerful than Gale Step. After all, aside from being invincible for a second after activation, Gale Step cannot experience any type of attack, and it cannot pass through obstacles. However, Gale Step does increase movement speed faster, if limitedly so. An exclusive skill! A golden quality exclusive skill, haha! Upon seeing the usage restriction at the end of the skill description, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh out loud. Exclusive skills were once a legend C skills tailored for the user. Song Jian thought it was a rumor. Who knew the day would come when he had his own exclusive skill. After great deliberation, Song Jian, who suffered from a chronic inability to name things, ultimately decides to name this skill Soul Wander. Just as Song Jian is about to close his skill interface, after putting the Book of Fusion away, he discovers that the plus sign next to Soul Wander is lit up. You should know, the plus sign on all skills is grayed out when the proficiency value doesnt reach 100%. When the proficiency value reaches 100%, the plus sign lights up. At this point, spending a skill point will upgrade the skill by one level, reset the proficiency value, and the plus sign would darken again. Song Jian had only previously encountered the situation of a newly learned skills plus sign lighting up during the double S world trial of the first tier combat power assessment. With this thought in mind, Song Jian couldnt resist clicking on the lit plus sign next to Soul Wander. Surprisingly, it really spent one skill point and upgraded Soul Wander to level 2. This was literally an unexpected windfall. Song Jian now had eleven skill points saved up, and he promptly used all of them on this skill. Finally, the Soul Wander skill was upgraded to level 12 C the level cap for this skill C and all the skill points Song Jian had earned from the first tier combat power assessment had been exhausted. The attributes of the skill had greatly enhanced by now and it was another deadly weapon in Song Jians arsenal. PS: A big thank you to Su Poman for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 760: Desolate Highland Chapter 760: Chapter 760: Desolate Highland After reaching the maximum level, the Soul Wander skill greatly improved; Soul Wander (Active), Level 12 (MAX), Instant Cast, Skill effect: Upon use, the player immediately enters a soul state, becoming immune to all damage. This effect lasts for 3 seconds, and during this time, the players movement speed is increased by 200%, allowing them to pass through any obstacles. After 3 seconds, the invincibility effect disappears, but only soul-based attacks can deal damage to the user. Skill duration: 9 seconds; Skill cost: 50 Spirit Points; Skill cooldown: 1 minute; Skill usage restriction: user Song Jian. The invincible state increased from one to three seconds, movement speed increased by 200%, skill effect duration increased from three to nine seconds, and most importantly, the cooldown time was shortened from five minutes to one. Although the skill cost was also increased, the formidable properties of this skill made the extra cost negligible to Song Jian. With a cooldown of only one minute, I can use it as a regular skill now. In Song Jians mind, with a 9-second acceleration duration and a 1-minute cooldown, he could even use the skill to travel faster. With a thought, Song Jians entire body became transparent and illusory. If not carefully observed, it would be difficult to detect his presence. Song Jian discovered an effect that wasnt written in the skills description: in his soul state, he was like an invisible shadow. Although it didnt reach the stealth effect of a rogue class, it was hard to detect his soul state in the dim Abyssal Hell. At the very least, it had an effect equivalent to Concealment Effect +3. After returning his two battle pets to Pet Space, Song Jian rushed forward in his soul state. Even a powerful skill wouldnt be able to display its full power if the user was not familiar with it. Song Jians journey in the Abyss had just begun, and he was likely the only human player in the entire Abyssal Hell. He started to level up in the Abyssal Hell while searching for nearby towns. Time passed slowly, and Song Jian encountered several groups of players in the Abyssal Hell leveling up along the way. With the assistance of his two battle pets, he killed quite a few players who had betrayed humanity, but many others escaped. After all, it was just him, and even with the Soul Wander skill, it was impossible to kill all players. Killing players from different factions resulted in high drop rates, but since he acquired the Soul Wander skill scroll, it seemed that Song Jians good luck had run out, and the subsequent drops were all low-level equipment. The players in the Abyssal Hell were of much higher levels than those in the game world, but the drop rates seemed to be much lower here. None of those killed by Song Jian even had a single silver-quality equipment, which was unimaginable in Doomsday City. In Doomsday City, a level 30 player would have at least full blue equipment, and one or two silver or even gold equipment wouldnt be surprising at all; However, in the Abyssal Hell, most players had white and green equipment, while having a single blue-quality item was considered remarkable. On the third day of exploration in the Abyss, the dark region of the map suddenly illuminated, revealing a corner of a city at the edge. In the Abyss, almost everyone spoke the Abyssal language. Other human players in Hell couldnt understand it, but for Song Jian, there was no difference between the Abyssal and human languages. Song Jian had learned that he was in an area called Desolate Highland, which used to be the territory of Duke of Istanbul, the Abyss Demon King. However, ever since the duke disappeared a hundred years ago, the area had been in chaos and wars had lasted for a century. At that time, dozens of large and small forces occupied the region, waging endless wars. However, the players in the Abyssal Hell enjoyed this chaotic situation. Whenever there was a war, the game system would issue hunting missions to players. These missions were also considered faction missions, and completing them was the most efficient way to join a desired force. However, many players didnt want to join the NPC forces so quickly. Today, they might take a task from one force to kill a target from another, and tomorrow, they would take another task to kill their previous employers forces, working as mercenaries to earn money. The situation in Desolate Highland was a microcosm of the entire Abyssal Hell. All seven Demon Lords disappeared almost at the same time, leaving the Abyssal Hell without a ruler, and the wars continued for hundreds of years. On the fourth day since Song Jian entered the Abyss, stories about him spread quickly among the players in Desolate Highland. Many players who had changed their classes to Abyss classes came to know about his presence. The fact that a human player dared to enter the Abyss without changing their professions seemed absurd and provoked animosity amongst the players. Some powerful players even began to form teams to hunt him down. Moreover, at the Flame Forge, the only main city of Desolate Highland, the Mercenary Guild posted a permanent bounty; Mission: Kill the human player Song Jian appearing in Desolate Highland, with a bounty of 300,000 Doomsday Coins! With a bounty of 300,000 Doomsday Coins, even smaller guilds began to get tempted and organized their members to search for Song Jian in Desolate Highland. The chances of finding a person in the vast Abyss of Desolate Highland were slim unless luck decided to bump into them. Moreover, whenever Song Jian encountered a player, he would kill them directly, leaving only a few scattered survivors to report his whereabouts. However, by the time people arrived, Song Jian had long left the area. Five days later, Song Jian had reached level 37, with the extra skill points added to his Sword Silk, which was already fully mastered. At this point, the Sword Silk skill had reached level 8, its attack range increased to 12 meters, and the number of sword silks increased from five to six, with the power of each silk also being increased accordingly. However, Song Jian was looking forward to the Sword Silk reaching level 10 and advancing to become Sword Web, which would likely result in a qualitative leap in the skills power. Standing on a desolate, low-altitude hill, Song Jian looked towards a crimson city in the distance. This was the main city of the Desolate Highland area, the Flame Forge. To inquire about Abyss Demon King Istanbuls information, he needed to enter the city. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But with Song Jians current human identity, he would likely be blasted into dust just by approaching the city, let alone the thousands of Abyss-class players within. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian summoned the Book of the Abyss and opened the Abyssal Gate, stepping into it and leaving the Abyssal Hell. However, to his surprise, a pair of scarlet eyes were watching him intently from one side of the low hill all the time. When he left through the Abyssal Gate, the owner of the eyes slowly retreated. Chapter 761: 761 Business Negotiations Chapter 761: Chapter 761 Business Negotiations Upon returning to the City of Hope, Song Jian noticed an influx of NPCs throughout the city. These NPCs were extravagantly dressed with their clothes glistening with gold and silver, and draped in numerous pieces of jewelry. They held an air of arrogance and distinction, unlike any NPCs Song Jian had previously encountered. Clearly, they were individuals with a certain degree of status and identity. Wang Qi, who had rush over upon hearing the news, let out a sigh of relief when he saw Song Jian. Chief, its a relief to have you back, Wang Qi grabbed Song Jians sleeve and pleaded, Come and have a look, Im almost driven insane by these NPCs. Whats the matter? Isnt everything going well with the construction? Song Jian replied with a smile. Upon his return, he didnt stay in Manor Castle, but instead took a stroll around the city. The previously destroyed buildings in the city had been completely restored. Following the citys upgrade, numerous new structures had sprung up, including two Magic Crystal Railguns still under construction on the city walls. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To Song Jian, everything seemed to be progressing orderly, with the only oddity being an increase in flamboyantly dressed human NPCs. Have you seen those NPCs? Wang Qi pointed to the NPCs outside the castle, They just popped up out of nowhere, claiming they wish to invest in the City of Hope and develop entertainment and commercial districts. I have no idea how to handle these unfamiliar dealings, so I opted to postpone the decision-making until your return! Entertainment and commercial districts? If they want to invest and construct, let them do it. After all, its our territory, and there are plenty of areas that we arent currently utilising. Why not just hand over a parcel to them? Song Jian said, puzzled. They wish to purchase our land, buy it permanently! Wang Qi explained. Some others have proposed renting, but the lease agreements are all for very long terms, spanning several decades. Are we that short of money now? Song Jian asked, furrowing his brow. Indeed, were quite strapped for cash! Wang Qi nodded in affirmation. The compensations for the thirty-odd players we lost alone make up quite a substantial sum. Furthermore, almost our entire city was demolished and had to be reconstructed, which, despite costing only a third of the original construction resources, is still a considerable amount. And now that weve upgraded to a city, weve also begun the construction of new buildings Wang Qi lit off a list of expenditures to Song Jian. What about the Valley of the Undead? How are things going in terms of its exploitation? Song Jian felt somewhat bothered. Even in reality, he was no more than a recent graduate, he had never dealt with these kinds of issues before. The Valley of the Undead cannot be exploited recklessly. We have to proceed with a plan, otherwise, the entire valley will turn into a wasteland sooner or later. Currently, we have put a stop to our resource collection from the Shadow Forest, and have started planting saplings within the forest. As for the gems in Shadow River, weve also limited the extraction scale. The entire gem market has been impacted by our actions, the prices have dropped down by three-fold, we cant go on like this Wang Qi explained. Song Jian nodded. The Valley of the Dead could be considered a treasure trove, but if something becomes too abundant, its price is bound to plummet. It should be handled like diamond mining in reality, whereby extraction is limited each year, allowing diamond jewelry to fetch exorbitantly high prices. It seems like we need to recruit a team of skills negotiators to deal with these NPCs, Song Jian sighed. If they were not short on funds, Song Jian wouldnt even give these NPCs a second thought. Even if the construction took longer, it wasnt a problem, after all, they owned the territory and had no external enemies. Hence, time wasnt a pressing issue. However, now that they have faced financial difficulties, Song Jian could no longer ignore these potential benefactors who were offering money. Yet, skill would be required to obtain significant funds from them without giving up too much in return.Upd@te by novg0.co These territories were fought for by our brothers, risking their lives. If they want to buy this hard-earned land with money Hm, I owe it to the fallen members of our alliance to make these guys pay a hefty price! Song Jian looked at the NPCs wandering around the city, pointing and discussing his territory, a fierce glint in his eyes. Go and get Li Keer over here, see if she can assist us in any way! Song Jian suggested after thinking for a bit. Keer? How can she be of any help? Wang Qi expressed his surprise. Li Keer was like the mascot of the alliance, spending her days within the game, frolicking around. However, she was also extremely lucky, and managed to obtain a lot of good equipment. Li Keer herself didnt care much for those items and often gave them to her friends, hence why a lot of people enjoyed spending time with her; Some liked Li Keer for herself, while others wanted a piece of her good fortune. As for those with ulterior motives, Li Keer would usually notice them after a while. Even though she was a mere child, her emotional and intellectual quotient surpassed even those of adults in their twenties. Wang Qi was fond of her, and could guess from their interactions that Li Keer was from a fairly wealthy family. However, the idea of her being a skilled negotiator was something he found hard to believe, given her young age. You and I put together might not be as good as Keer in dealing with such things, Song Jian laughed and shook his head. Alright, Ill go get her over! Wang Qi replied. He left the conference room shortly and returned with Li Keer trailing behind him. Song Jian Brother, you were looking for me? Upon seeing Song Jian, Li Keers eyes squinted into crescents, her face exuding happiness. Looking at Li Keer, Song Jian was taken aback. In just a few days, most of the equipment she possessed were now of gold and silver quality. The mini crossbow tied to her waist was now an epic quality piece. Keer, the alliance needs your assistance! Song Jian informed her. What is it, Song Jian Brother? Just tell me! Li Keers eyes lit up. The fact that she could assist Song Jian made her even happier. Recently, numerous NPCs have arrived in our city. They all intend to buy plots of land and construct commercial areas for business. They plan to make money here. Song Jian said, But we need to extract money from their pockets. However, we cant afford to make a significant loss. Every inch of the alliances territory has been won through the blood and sacrifices of our brothers. We cant easily let them buy it. You understand, right? Understood, we need to attain maximum benefit at the least cost! Li Keer nodded seriously. Wang Qi, standing nearby, was astonished. Such words were definitely beyond the capabilities of a teenager. Keer, I want you to engage in negotiations with these NPCs. Do you think you can handle that? Song Jian placed his hand on Li Keers shoulder, asking seriously. Business negotiation? Li Keers face lit up. She replied, No worries, brother, let me handle this. Ill ensure they bleed money! Chapter 762: 762: Ambush Chapter 762: Chapter 762: Ambush Li Keer didnt have much experience in business negotiations, or rather, her experience was limited to casual conversations with her mother and some experiences being taken to her mothers company. As a result, Li Keers business negotiation experience wasnt much less than that of professionals, but shed never truly experienced it. When she heard Song Jian entrust her with such a significant task, she was naturally overjoyed. However, for Song Jian to entrust such a significant task to an eleven-year-old girl, it could be said that he was taking a significant risk, and the City of Hope Alliance was truly lacking in talents in this area. For now, they could only let Li Keer try her hand, negotiating with one or two companies first and seeing the results. After making these arrangements, Song Jian went to Dr. Ebsitings laboratory to see if he had come up with anything new lately. As soon as he entered the laboratory, Song Jian saw more than a dozen NPCs manufacturing engineering bombs under the doctors guidance. Doctor, what is this? Song Jian asked somewhat stunned as he looked at the NPCs. These are some students I recruited. The demand for this stuff by the Alliance is too great; I cant handle it all by myself! Dr. Ebsiting said with some helplessness. Haha, dont worry, doctor. Now that we have upgraded to a level-one city, we will soon be able to build a research institute. I want you to lead the research institute. What do you think? Song Jian laughed. The research institute is considered a core building in a city. After becoming a level-one city, the number of buildings provided by the system are increasingly limited. From now on, city development will be dependent on the guidance of the research institute, and its research will impact the entire citys development. In the City of Sin, the research institutes ability to compete with the City Lord Mansion was due to its unique position. A research institute? Dr. Ebsitings eyes lit up. His current laboratory was too small for him, as many experiments couldnt be conducted. However, if he could lead a research institute and become its director, the equipment there would be more than enough to validate his theories. But its such a large research institute; surely it wont just be me, right? Dr. Ebsiting hesitated. Haha, of course not! Dont you already have them? Song Jian gestured with his chin towards the apprentices who were manufacturing the engineering bombs. What, you really want me to be the sole commander? Ebsiting was furious. Dont worry, there will be many researchers in the future. After all, not everyone likes fighting and killing. When the time comes, Ill select some good candidates for you to train. Once they become successful, you wont be so busy, Song Jian reassured. Hmmph, thats more like it! Dr. Ebsiting snorted and turned away. After a moment, he felt something was wrong. When he turned back, Song Jian had disappeared without a trace. No, Song Jian, come back! In the end, isnt the whole research institute still being propped up by me alone? Dr. Ebsitings roar echoed throughout Manor Castle. This old guys reaction is quick! Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his brow and muttered to himself. It wasnt that Song Jian didnt want to assign people to the research institute; he simply had no suitable candidates. For now, Dr. Ebsiting had to support it by himself, cultivating talent while conducting research. Most.p> players who entered were between eighteen and thirty years old, with very few outside that age range. Although there were people from all professions, it was challenging to find researchers. After spending a day in the city, Song Jian noticed that while the number of players in the City of Hope Alliance had not increased, the number of NPCs was continually growing. These NPCs were either powerful or had unique skills. Because the City of Hope had successfully been established, more and more NPCs were attracted to it. Many places where NPCs could be recruited, such as taverns, became increasingly lively. Many players had their own Followers, and whether doing quests or leveling up, having helpers increased efficiency exponentially. After a day, Song Jian opened the Abyssal Gate and returned to Abyssal Hell. As soon as he entered, he was greeted with darkness and scorching red light flickering like flames, illuminating only small areas around him. I really admire those players who have changed their professions to Abyssal ones. To think they can survive in such a harsh environment Song Jian pursed his lips, about to head towards the city shown on the map when he suddenly felt an immense threat looming over him. Soul Wander! With a thought, his body instantly turned transparent, and a barrage of magical energy struck the spot where he had been; Boom, boom, boom! Explosions covered every inch of ground within several meters of Song Jian. From afar, hundreds of players relentlessly unleashed various skills on his location. This was an ambush. orld;>Song Jian had been seen leaving a day ago, and it had given the players on the Desolate Highland enough time to gather a considerable force. ! !!}, The bombardment lasted for more than ten seconds. Song Jians location had sunk more than a foot deep, with a crater more than five meters in diameter at the center. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He must be dead, right? No matter how strong he is, he couldnt possibly withstand the attack of so many players a player hesitated. He must be. Even if he had an iron body, he should have been blown to pieces, right? Humph, a mere human dares to run wild in Abyssal Hell. Hes simply courting death! Do you know his identity? Its said that hes the leader of a large Alliance Not just any leader, their Alliance has successfully built a city. The first player Alliance to do so! Its all over the forums! Several days had already passed, giving the players on the Desolate Highlands ample time to gather information about Song Jian. The leader of Doomsday Citys primary Alliance and the top-ranked person on the honor leaderboard couldnt be kept a secret. As for why he came to Abyssal Hell, many players speculated that it was due to a quest, but the exact details remained unknown. When the dust settled, everyone slowly gathered around, staring into the massive crater but seeing nothing. Is he disintegrated? someone guessed. Impossible! Since he killed so many players in Abyssal Hell and gained so many merits, how could we not get any dropped items after killing him? someone objected. If a player killed someone from an opposing faction, the drop rate would increase significantly. The higher the merit, the higher the drop rate. With Song Jians merits, it would be practically impossible for no items to drop after his death. Did he run away? someone guessed. Maybe he has some life-saving skill! Just then, a dragons roar sounded overhead, and everyone looked up to see a vague shadow floating in mid-air. A torrent of scorching flames, like a waterfall, poured down towards them. Chapter 763: Undead Bone Wing Chapter 763: Chapter 763: Undead Bone Wing Dragon Breath, its Song Jians Black Dragon war pet! someone exclaimed, immediately using Acceleration Skill to flee to a distant spot; The appearance of the war pet meant that Song Jian wasnt dead. Although they had more people, Song Jian definitely wouldnt engage them head-on. The fact that only the Black Dragon had appeared so far and not Song Jian himself confirmed this. No matter how many people they had, they couldnt possibly be a match for a Black Dragon, which could fly. Even if hundreds of people worked together to kill the Black Dragon, how many of them would die in the process? Moreover, Song Jian was hiding and wouldnt stand idly by as his war pet was killed; Some smarter players had already started fleeing, while others were still shouting loudly, calling for everyone to attack the Black Dragon. After all, they had a numerical advantage. Song Jian, no matter what, was just one person, alone in Abyssal Hell. Even if he was the leader of a war alliance, he couldnt possibly summon others here; In the end, there were still about forty or fifty people left. They couldnt believe that Song Jian would dare show himself in front of so many people. Even if he was incredibly powerful, a single skill from so many people could blow him to pieces; Far away, on a heated rock, Song Jian stood quietly with his vertical eye in the middle of his forehead emitting a faint light, watching the Abyssal players attacking the Black Dragon; System: You killed a professional player in Abyssal Hell. The player is a civilian. This kill is an honorable one; you gain 1 merit point; System: You killed a professional player in Abyssal Hell. The player is a civilian. This kill is an honorable one; you gain 3 merit points; Within a short while, Song Jians system messages were intermittently popping up with notifications; The first-tier Black Dragon, even when faced with dozens of times more players, didnt falter. Although its Vitality Points were gradually dropping, it had killed even more Abyssal Hell players. Not everyone had an escape skill as powerful as Soul Wander. The Black Dragon was Song Jians war pet, so naturally, all the merit points earned from killing Abyssal Hell players were attributed to him. As the Black Dragons Vitality Points were reduced to a third, Song Jians merit points had increased by twenty-eight. That meant the Black Dragon had killed more than a dozen Abyssal Hell players. Push harder, desperately output, its almost done! someone shouted loudly. After more than a dozen deaths, it caused a disturbance among the forty or fifty people. If it werent for the Black Dragons Vitality Points nearly running out, the remaining people would have scattered already; Far away, Song Jian sneered, and with a wave of his hand, the Black Dragon that was continuously spewing Dragon Breath in the air suddenly disappeared. In an instant, all their attacks fell into empty space; Everyone was dumbfounded, a heaviness rushed to their hearts. They all forgot: the Black Dragon wasnt a BOSS, but Song Jians war pet. He could withdraw it into the Pet Space at any time; Find him! The human must be nearby if he can withdraw his pet! A player suddenly roared, his tone filled with anger; So many players ambushing one human, only to be toyed with by him. The remaining thirty or forty players all felt their faces burning with shame. Find him! Yes, he must be nearby. Warlocks, use Demonic Vision to see where he is! In the Abyssal profession, many skills could increase dark vision. Normally, it would only reach about seven to eight meters, but when an enhanced dark vision skill was used, they could see more than ten or even twenty meters away. However, it was easy to use such skills, but the duration was short and the cooldown time was long, so they couldnt use it continuously. They could only use it at critical moments; Over there, on that rock! an Abyssal Warlock suddenly pointed to the left and shouted. Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, and indeed, there was a silhouette standing on a rock about ten meters away, although they couldnt see the persons face clearly due to the distance. Its him! Attack! A thin man growled, and bone spurs suddenly emerged from his shoulder blades. As he groaned in pain, the bone spurs grew rapidly, extending continuously. In no time, a pair of wings made entirely of bone appeared on his back; Whoosh~ The bone wings flapped, and a strong gust of wind blew. The thin man took to the air and quickly flew toward Song Jian; Its Zack! I didnt expect him to be here too! Some players recognized the thin man; What? The most famous Bounty Hunter from Desolate Highland? They say no one he sets his sights on has ever escaped his pursuit! Hmph, Undead Bone Wing. Only he would have this piece of external equipment! Lets go too, surround and kill that human! Move! Kill that human and avenge our brothers! Zacks eyes emitted a faint green light, which was his skill for increasing dark vision, Undead Evil Eye. He had acquired it along with the external equipment Undead Bone Wing, and even maxed out the skill. Although the skill level was only seven, at maximum level, it not only expanded his dark vision to thirty meters, but also granted him Deterrence, an active skill. This could only be used when he made eye contact with the target while in Undead Evil Eye status, and it could deter the opponent for three seconds; Three seconds of an upper hand were enough for him to inflict significant damage on his target. Thats why he had become a famous Bounty Hunter in Desolate Highland. Song Jian, Ill borrow your head today! Zack looked at Song Jian in front of him and smirked. As he saw it, Song Jian stood so high because his dark vision range was pathetically small. Zack planned to take advantage of this weakness to kill him; In midair, Zack circled around and landed behind Song Jian. His white Bone Spur, more than three feet long, stabbed toward Song Jians heart; Die! Zack was less than a meter away from Song Jian, his Bone Spur emitting a green light as it accelerated at a furious speed; Thud~ The Bone Spur easily pierced Song Jians heart, but before the surprise on Zacks face had time to fade, the Song Jian in front of him turned into a puff of black smoke; sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Your damage is really high! A surprised voice came from the side, followed by four long swords swinging like shooting stars in the air, drawing arcs towards Zack; Broken Wing Dance! Flash Thunder Strike! Spiritual Sword Control Technique! Sweeping Sword Style! This time, Song Jian didnt use the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique. Instead, he controlled four long swords to perform four different sword techniques, continuously hacking at Zack; How could this be! Zack waved the Bone Spur to block the attacks, and the Undead Bone Wings on his back flapped continuously, but damage numbers kept popping up above his head; Chapter 764: Demon Slayer Canyon Chapter 764: Chapter 764: Demon Slayer Canyon Zack only had 1,800 Vitality Points. Even though he was at level 33 and possessed the Undead Bone Wings, he had not passed the first rank combat power test. He was a formidable adversary for an average player, but in front of Song Jian, he was inconsiderable. As the four long swords danced around, spouts of blood shot from Zack. Even his Undead Bone Wings were reduced to two damage-ridden main bones. Impossible, how could your damage be so high? In less than ten seconds, Zack was soaked with blood, with only 300 Vitality Points remaining. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He looked at Song Jian with fear in his eyes, like facing the Death God himself. He lost all his courage to fight, only thinking about how to escape; There was a large group of players a dozen meters behind him. Those who were observant noticed the disheveled Zack and slowed their rush towards him, much to Zacks frustration. If these players could hurry, they might provide him a chance to escape. But now, facing Song Jian with full Vitality, Zack was filled with despair; Flash Thunder Strike! All four long swords flew into the air, then slashed towards Zack. Flashes of lightning sparkled on the swords, finally striking Zack with a mighty force. Boom, boom, boom~ The camera flashed as if it was daytime, Zack took three lightning strikes, and his Vitality Points hit zero. The remaining strikes were raining down on his unresponsive body; Song Jian scooped up a dimly silver item that Zack had dropped, glanced at the players rushing towards him, and his figure instantly turned transparent, disappearing on the spot. A successful ambush was avoided by Song Jian using the Soul Wander skill. Even without any losses, Song Jian was reluctant to experience death again even if he could use the passive skill Enemy of Death God. But through this ambush, Song Jian understood that someone must have seen him leaving the Abyssal Hell last time. He would have to be more careful the next time he wanted to leave. Running across the wilderness for a day and a night, Song Jian finally saw tall city walls in front of him. This was the main city, the Flame Furnace, in the Desolate Highland area. Every brick of this city was made from molten red lava stones. The surface of the lava stones emitted soft, illusory flames, making the entire city built from lava stones look red-hot from a distance, as if it was constantly engulfed in flames. It resembled a giant furnace, which was the origin of its name the Flame Furnace. Just as the city came into Song Jians sight, he suddenly received a system message: System: You have discovered the City of the Flame Furnace, controlled by the sixth Abyss Demon King, Estantin. You have unlocked the map of the Desolate Highland; In an instant, a large area of the Abyssal Hells map was illuminated. It was the entire map of the Desolate Highland area where Song Jian was now. This made Song Jians journey in the Abyssal Hell much easier. Upon seeing the city in the distance, Song Jian continued walking forward. He only realized when he got closer to the city that he probably wouldnt be able to enter any of the main Abyssal Hell cities; at the gate of the Flame Furnace, a team of Abyss Demons with at least first-level peak combat power was guarding it. Those entering and leaving the city were all creatures of Abyssal Hell and players with Abyss professions. If he approached as a human, he would definitely attract the attention of the city guards. To find the thread of Abyssal Demon Flame left by the Abyss Demon King, at the very least, Song Jian had to enter the citys library to learn about the history of the city over the past century and find clues from there; But now Song Jian couldnt even enter the city, let alone get into the library in it. Song Jian sat on a small mound outside the city, frowning deeply; Just then, a group of players with Abyss professions walked from a distance towards the main city. They were loudly discussing on their way and didnt notice Song Jian, who was not far away from them, was gazing at them intently. How far along are you with your quest? A man in leather armor with two short guns on his waist asked loudly to someone in the group. Its too hard. I have no idea why, but my continuous quest has taken me to the Demon Slayer Canyon on the third ring. The monsters there are all above level 35, I cant go in at all. Haha, only you would be so lucky, to accept a hidden mission. Hey, do you guys think theres something the Abyss Demon King has left in that canyon, why else would this mission be called the Benevolence of the Abyss Demon King? This is a continuous mission. If theres any inheritance, it would probably be on the final ring. Im just on the third ring now, I guess I have to go to the Demon Slayer Canyon to get some quest items As the group continued walking and talking, they swiftly passed the mound where Song Jian was laying in wait. They didnt notice an invisible figure, laying upon the mound, watching them intently. Reportedly its to explore the information about the Abyss Demon Flame left by the sixth Abyss Demon King in an abandoned temple in Demon Slayer Canyon. I suspect that the final reward of this quest might be the Abyss Demon Flame left by the sixth Abyss Demon King! The man who accepted the quest boasted. Abyss Demon Flame, youre going to hit the jackpot if you get that. Isnt your occupation a blacksmith? The Abyss Demon Flame is a Strange Fire. Your Forge Art would be top-notch. Remember to forge some equipment for your brothers! Someone said enviously. We arent there yet. I cant even enter the Demon Slayer Canyon, let alone complete the mission. Who knows when I will get the Abyss Demon Flame. The man sighed and responded; We will help you with it. Tomorrow, we can go to the Demon Slayer Canyon together. With seven or eight of us, theres no reason we cant escort you to finish your quest, right? Yes, yes! We dont have anything better to do anyway. Lets go to the Demon Slayer Canyon and help Little Bear finish his mission. But Little Bear, you better not forget your buddies if you really get the Abyss Demon Flame! The group exclaimed together. Of course not, my Forge Art is already at level seven. If I really get the Abyss Demon Flame, Silver quality equipment for everyone, I promise! The name Abyss Warrior, identified as Little Bear, patted his chest and assured loudly. Demon Slayer Canyon Song Jian slowly recovered from his soul state. He meditated as he watched the group walk away. If he couldnt enter the city, he might as well check out the Demon Slayer Canyon they mentioned. Perhaps he could find some information about the Abyssal Demon Flame there; Thinking about this, Song Jian opened up the map and began to study it carefully; Chapter 765: White Bone Spirit Talisman Chapter 765: Chapter 765: White Bone Spirit Talisman System: You have entered Demon Slayer Canyon; Song Jian looked at the hundreds of meters deep canyon before him, the sight of which seemingly endless, a hint of astonishment surfaced on his face. He found that the walls of the canyon were as smooth as a mirror, as if they were chopped out with a sword. But who could leave such terrifying sword marks on the earth? Even the zenith of ones combat power at the third stage couldnt achieve this, making Song Jian suspect that this canyon could only be created by a sword strike from divine beings as spoken of in legends. The entrance of the canyon was a long slope, with boulders scattered all over. Thirty-five level Flame Demons respawned here. Each was about the size of an average adult, with horns growing on their heads and a faint red flame burning all over their bodies. There would occasionally respawn some leaders of the Flame Demons here, all of which were thirty-five level elite BOSS, and had combat capabilities of the first stage. Average players were no match for these BOSS at all, so few people would come here to level up. Looking at the canyon in front of him, Song Jian suddenly thought of the item he picked up from Zack. He hadnt had time to check it before he left, so now it was a good opportunity to see if he could use it; This is Song Jian took out the item dropped by Zack from his package, which was a bead carved from bone, named Undead Bone Bead. This is actually a charm Song Jian looked at the properties of this bone bead, a look of surprise surfaced on his face, and with a thought, this bone bead turned into a stream of air, flowing toward Song Jians chest; Song Jians Hexagram Array Diagram embedded in the Nightslaughter, had already fused two charms, namely the Dragon Blood Talisman and the Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm. This Undead Bone Charm was the third charm; Undead Bone Charm: Intelligence +8, Spirit +8, Defense increased by 100 points, Special Effect: Bone Shield (Active), the ability to summon three Undead Bone Shields, lasts for 30 seconds with a cooldown of 5 minutes; Under the state of Bone Shield, overall defense is increased by 80%, resistance is increased by 50%, immune to damage below 100 points, damage over a hundred points will cause damage to the Bone Shield. During its duration, after the Bone Shield breaks, it will inflict 500 points of piercing damage to all enemies within a range of 10 meters per shattered piece; With a thought, three shields made of bone structures appeared around Song Jians body, slowly revolving. Song Jians defense and resistance immediately improved by a large margin. The method of increasing defense and resistance by a percentage will have a greater increase as time progresses. Now, after Song Jian activated the Bone Shield, the increased defense and resistance were almost equivalent to a level 35 silver gear. As Song Jians power increases, his defense and resistance will improve even more significantly. Song Jian walked towards the Demon Slayer Canyon. He had barely walked ten meters when a Flame Demon suddenly rushed out from behind a huge rock, roaring and charging at him; Flash Thunder Strike! Song Jian instinctively put out his fastest sword skill. Three Sword Qis mixed with electricity damage almost simultaneously slashed at the Flame Demon. Without showing any mercy, the claws of the Flame Demon swiped at Song Jian; sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians Bone Shield hadnt ended yet. The gigantic claws engulfed in fire collided harshly with the Bone Shield, making a sound similar to that of claws scratching on glass; Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly, he realized that a tiny crack had appeared on the surface of the Bone Shield; Bang! The Flame Demon didnt mind the Sword Qi that hit its body, and threw another punch at Song Jian. The Bone Shield trembled violently a couple of times, revealing a noticeable crack. However, at the same time, the protective shield, which already showed a significant crack, blinked, and it astonishingly switched places with the Bone Shield next to it; The three Bone Shields held a joint defense, sharing the damages. Either all three shields would shatter, or none at all; After taking seven or eight heavy punches from the Flame Demon, the Bone Shield finally began to crackle; in the meanwhile, Song Jian had inflicted over six thousand points of damage to the Flame Demon, reducing its vitality points to less than one-tenth. At the moment the shattering sound was heard, the three Bone Shields fragmented into dozens of palm-sized pieces, shooting out in all directions; The Flame Demon was hit by five or six bone fragments, each one causing 500 points of damage; The Flame Demon, which was already severely injured, let out a cry of agony. Its body was wrapped in a ball of fire, and it didnt take long to turn into a pile of ashes. This Bone Shield, with both offense and defense integrated, is quite powerful! Song Jian nodded satisfactorily. This Flame Demon might not be a BOSS, but its power is comparable to elite monsters in instances. The Bone Shield could withstand seven or eight of its attacks, so its defense is indeed impressive. What surprised Song Jian the most, was the bone fragments that shot out when the shield shattered in the end. Each fragment dealt 500 real damage points, ignoring the targets defense; Plus, if the distance was close, each attack could be hit by five or six bone fragments at least, inflicting over two thousand points of damage. This was real damage, with no any consumption. Even when facing a BOSS, such damage would surprise anyone. The 5-minute cooldown wasnt too long, most importantly, this skill did not consume anything, as long as the cooldown ended, it could be used directly. If encountering a BOSS, this could even be used several times during a fight. Compared with the three-hour cooldown of the Iron Feather Wings, this skill could practically be used as a regular one. Walking further along the canyon, Song Jian encountered more and more Flame Demons. His pet Black Dragon was recovering in the Pet Space and could not assist in the fight temporarily, so Song Jian summoned the Stone Man Gulu. However, as more and more Flame Demons appeared, Song Jian felt somewhat overwhelmed. These Flame Demons were in groups of at least three to five, sometimes even seven or eight gathered together. There are too many monsters here, and its unknown where the temple is. If I continue to go deeper and get surrounded, I might really die here Song Jian frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then took out the Book of the Abyss, wanting to see if there were any useful skills in it; The skills on the first two layers had already been activated by Song Jian, and he couldnt yet activate any skill on the third layer since each required millions of battle experiences. However, Song Jians gaze quickly fell on the Abyss Temptation skill; Maybe I can use this skill, charm a few Flame Demon slaves to serve as cannon fodder? Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 766: Skill Advancement Chapter 766: Chapter 766: Skill Advancement The success rate of the Abyss Temptation skill was quite high, but its drawback was that it took a long time to cast, and the enslaved creatures were prone to betrayal after being charmed. With the Bone Shield, Song Jian could cast the skill before the shield shattered. As for betrayal, he only needed the Flame Demons to act as cannon fodder; they would probably die before they had a chance to betray him. As Song Jian ventured deeper, he encountered three Flame Demons huddled together, blocking the path ahead. If he wanted to continue further, these three demons would have to be eliminated first; Along the way, some Flame Demons were positioned off the beaten path and could be bypassed, but some not only blocked the path but also moved back and forth. If one didnt have stealth skills, it would be impossible to get through without exerting much effort to kill them. Song Jian wasnt here to fight monsters and level up; he had to find the temple mentioned by other players as soon as possible. Seeing the three Flame Demons in front of him, Song Jian didnt immediately rush into battle but instead stood at a distance, waiting patiently and observing. Soon, he picked up a small pebble and tossed it towards the nearest Flame Demon. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He didnt throw the stone at the demon itself, but instead aimed for a rock three meters away from it. Thud~ The sound of the pebble falling into a crevice attracted the Flame Demons attention. It couldnt help but walk a couple of steps towards the noise, swinging its head from side to side as it looked around. The other two Flame Demons merely glanced at it before turning their heads away, unaffected by the sound. Song Jian was delighted and threw another stone at the approaching Flame Demon For Song Jian, this was akin to playing with fire; one misstep and he might end up attracting all three Flame Demons to fight him. However, for Song Jian, three elite monsters at level 35 that hadnt even reached First-order Combat Power didnt pose much of a threat. Along the way, hed already used up more than half of his supplies. If he continued at this rate, he probably wouldnt last twenty-four hours before running out of supplies and leaving the Abyssal Gate to collapse. Fortunately, Song Jian managed to lure the first Flame Demon towards him without alerting the other two demons. Now, he could cast Abyss Temptation. Gulu, the stone golem, rushed forward to engage the Flame Demon, while Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss and began chanting the spell for Abyss Temptation. As soon as Abyss Temptation was cast, it immediately attracted the Flame Demons hatred. With a low growl, it abandoned Gulu and rushed towards Song Jian. But just then, a stone the size of a grinding wheel slammed into the Flame Demons head, momentarily stunning it for three seconds. During these three seconds, Gulu relentlessly pummeled the Flame Demon, causing hundreds of points of damage to float above its head. However, once the stun effect ended, the Flame Demon was still irresistibly drawn towards Song Jian. Abyss Temptation forcibly attracted hatred; unless the target was beaten senseless, it was difficult to successfully charm them. But this time, Song Jian had the Bone Shield, so he didnt need to bring the Flame Demon to the brink of death before charming it. Gulu continued attacking the demon from behind as the Flame Demon charged towards Song Jian. Its burning claws relentlessly rained blows on the Bone Shield, causing a series of deep, resonating thuds. Just before the Bone Shield shattered, a black Abyss Rune floated out of the Book of the Abyss and flew towards the Flame Demons forehead. Upon seeing the Abyss Rune, the Flame Demons face contorted with fear. It halted its attacks and turned to flee into the distance. However, the moment the Abyssal Slave Rune appeared, it indicated that Song Jians Abyss Temptation skill had succeeded. It was impossible for the demon to evade the Slave Rune by running away. As the sound of burning flesh resounded, accompanied by the low howl of the Flame Demon, its attribute above its head instantly turned from red to green in Song Jians eyes. With a bitter expression, the Flame Demon slowly approached Song Jian, lowering its head in submission. The Abyssal Slave Rune constantly tormented its body and soul; as long as thoughts of harming Song Jian invaded its mind, it would relentlessly torture the demon until it abandoned such thoughts. Such torture would make the Flame Demon feel fear and dread in the short term, but in the long run, once it adapted to this torment and became capable of enduring it, then the moment of betrayal would arrive. With the first Flame Demon under his control, dealing with the rest became much easier. After the Bone Shields cooldown time ended, Song Jian lured the other two demons one by one. Gulu and the first Flame Demon acted as a distraction while Song Jian cast Abyss Temptation. As the Flame Demon charged towards him, he activated the Bone Shield to block the damage inflicted on him. As long as Song Jian didnt take damage, the Abyss Temptation skill wouldnt be interrupted. Half an hour later, three Flame Demons stood beside him, each with an identical Abyssal Slave Rune etched on their foreheads. With these three Flame Demons, Song Jians controlled team grew like a snowball, increasing in size. More Flame Demons were charmed, some betrayed him or were directly killed, but overall, the number of Flame Demons under Song Jians control continued to increase. Finally, when eight Flame Demons stood behind Song Jian, virtually filling the entire valley passage, he received a system prompt: System: Abyss Temptation target limit reached. To break the charm limit, continue to upgrade Abyss Temptation skill level! Song Jian was stunned. What was going on? Werent the skills in the Book of the Abyss supposed to be MAX level when activated? How could they still be upgraded? Upon opening the Book of the Abyss, he discovered that beneath the Abyss Temptation skill icon, a line of small text appeared, indicating that one million battle experience was required to advance the skill from Abyss Temptation to Abyss Intimidation. Not only would the number of controlled slaves increase from eight to fifteen, but their initial loyalty would also be higher, making betrayal less likely and indirectly extending the duration of control. Most importantly, the casting time of the skill would be significantly shortened, and it would no longer forcibly control the targets hatred. Compared to Abyss Temptation, this was practically a qualitative change. In every aspect, Abyss Intimidation was on a totally different level than Abyss Temptation; However, the battle experience required to advance to Abyss Intimidation had also increased exponentially. Initially, activating Abyss Temptation had only cost one hundred thousand battle experience, but now advancing to Abyss Intimidation required a million experience points C a hundredfold increase. This was practically equivalent to one-eighth of the experience Song Jian needed to level up. Even if he diligently killed monsters and leveled up, it would take at least three or four days. Chapter 767: Abyss Intimidation Chapter 767: Chapter 767: Abyss Intimidation Abyss Intimidation, Abyss Intimidation! Song Jian kept muttering in his heart. Would it be worth it to spend three to four days advancing such a powerful skill? Of course, it would be. If Song Jian had enough battle experience now, he would have chosen to advance without a second thought. But he had just leveled up, and his battle experience was far from reaching ten million, not even a hundred thousand. He wanted to advance this skill but just couldnt. If the Abyss Temptation can be advanced, what about the other skills? A brilliant idea flashed across Song Jians mind, he turned his attention to the other skills in the Book of the Abyss. Unfortunately, no matter which skill icon he clicked on, he received a system prompt saying, The conditions for advancing this skill have not been met. Cannot advance. Never mind, triggering the conditions for an advancement is a surprise. However, this means I can no longer avoid those Flame Demons. I must bulldoze my way through! Song Jian muttered internally. His initial idea of finding the temple was replaced by the urge to gain battle experience through monster hunting. Owning eight Flame Demons amounting to the strength of Level 35 Elite monsters meant Song Jian had the power to sweep through the entire Demon Slayer Canyon. The next moment, Song Jian transformed into the Abyssal Warlock again. Amidst a group of Flame Demons acting as meat shields, he stood in the back, continuously casting spells acquired from the Book of the Abyss. A day passed like that, and the number of Flame Demons around Song Jian was consistently eight. Without any healing method, Song Jian waited until the Vitality Points of a controlled Flame Demon Slave were about to run out before choosing to remove the Abyssal Slave mark, attack this Flame Demon Slave as a group to gain battle experience, thoroughly squeezed out its value, and then went on to charm another Flame Demon. The deeper into the Demon Slayer Canyon, the wider it became, and the more Flame Demons. At this point, Song Jian suddenly spotted a remarkably more significant monster than the regular Flame Demons in the distance. Upon closer inspection, it was a Level 35 Elite Boss C the Flame Demon Leader. If I can charm this Flame Demon Leader into becoming a slave, its effect is undoubtedly much better than ordinary Flame Demons! Song Jian gazed at the huge figure, calculating internally. However, it seemed impossible to control this Elite Boss with the Abyss Temptation skill. Eight Flame Demons could not stop the Elite Boss from charging at Song Jian. Also, this Level 1 Boss had a mightier attack power than ordinary monsters. The Bone Shield couldnt stand it for long, making it impossible for Song Jian to successfully cast the Abyss Temptation. I have to advance to Abyss Intimidation at least, to charm this Elite Boss into a slave! Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at his battle experience that was still two-thirds away from ten million, Song Jian secretly marked the location of this Boss and began to clear those ordinary Flame Demons incessantly. One day, two days, three days News about the ambush had already caused a sensation in the main city of the Desolate Highland, Flame Furnace. Many Abyss players were shocked. The ambush of over a hundred people had not succeeded. Just how formidable was this human named Song Jian? The Flame Furnace city once again raised the bounty on Song Jian. Anyone who killed Song Jian could receive five million Doomsday Coins. Such high bounty had never appeared in the city. At this point, not just Abyss players, even several Abyss NPCs, were tempted by the high bounty, joining the ranks of hunting Song Jian. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After three endless days of battling Flame Demons, Song Jian finally gathered ten million battle experience. Ten million experience points seemed like a lot, but for current Song Jian, leveling up would require nearly one hundred million experience points. If just grinding monsters of the same level, it would take thousands of kills to level up. At anyones best performance, taking at least half a month would be needed to level up. Taking a deep breath, Song Jian directly tapped the advancement button for the Abyss Temptation skill. A ray of white light flashed by, and the small increment of experience he just gained was instantly wiped out. In place of the Abyss Temptation skill, a golden skill appeared C the Abyss Intimidation. Abyss Intimidation (Active): MAX. Skill Effect: After locking on to a target, this skill is cast on the target, stunning them for three seconds. The target is forcibly transformed into the users slave. This process lasts ten seconds. During this skills release, the users hatred of the target gradually increases. The skill can be interrupted. Any damage to the user during the release process will interrupt the skill. After the casting period ends, a seed of fear will be planted in the targets heart, making them the users slave. This skill has a small chance of failing to cast. The stronger the targets willpower, the higher the failure rate. After a failed cast, it inflicts 1,000 points of real damage on the target, concurrently feared for 5 seconds. Skill Cost: 30% Spirit Points. Slave Quantity: 8/12. After a successful advancement, Song Jian couldnt wait to verify the effect of Abyss Intimidation. He began casting Abyss Intimidation towards a distant Flame Demon. As soon as he uttered the spell, he caught the attention of the Flame Demon, which roared and charged at Song Jian. Just as it took a step forward, its body suddenly shuddered, and a look of terror spread across its face, immobilizing it. Three seconds later, the Flame Demon woke up from its stunned state. Its eyes looking towards Song Jian were filled with fear. After hesitating, it still continued to pounce on Song Jian, knowing that if it killed Song Jian, it could escape the miserable fate of becoming a slave. Just as it decided to rush forth, a rock was hurled at it, followed by eight roaring Flame Demons charging towards it, making it impossible for it to reach Song Jian. Before it could break free from the eight Flame Demons, an Abyss Slave mark glowing with a black light floated out from the Book of the Abyss, heading straight for its forehead. Abyss Intimidation, Enslave! A deep voice echoed in the Flame Demons ears, leaving it in a daze. By the time it regained consciousness, the Abyss Slave mark had already been engraved on its forehead. Song Jian had gained another Flame Demon slave. The effect of Abyss Intimidation was surprisingly good. Song Jian didnt even have to activate the Bone Shield and had directly enslaved a Flame Demon. Overjoyed, Song Jian immediately commanded the nine Flame Demons to move to another location. Soon, Song Jian had enslaved eleven Flame Demons. After casting Abyss Intimidation, not one of the eight original slaves betrayed him, and the control duration was more than double the previous one. It must have been a hidden attribute of Abyss Intimidation C it would intimidate already controlled slaves and reduce their betrayal rate. Eleven Flame Demons surrounded Song Jian. At this moment, Song Jians eyes were set on the distant Flame Demon Leader. Chapter 768: World BOSS Chapter 768: Chapter 768: World BOSS Having the Abyss Intimidation and the assistance of eleven Flame Demons, Song Jian initially thought that it would be easy to charm a Flame Demon leader into servitude. However, he never expected that the Flame Demon leader would also possess a skill similar to intimidation. Even though it only worked on Flame Demons, it caused slight errors in Song Jians plan; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The eleven Flame Demons that were supposed to block the Flame Demon leader all knelt down, shivering uncontrollably after the leaders furious roar. No matter how Song Jian tried to stimulate the slave mark, it was useless. Despite being tortured in pain, they refused to attack the Flame Demon leader. Finally, it was Gulu, the Stone Man, who bravely held back Flame Demon leader, allowing Song Jians skill of Abyss Intimidation to be successfully cast. Thank goodness Ive acquired Abyss Intimidation, otherwise, I would have had to kill this Level 35 Elite BOSS! Song Jian mumbled, wiping his cold sweat; The strength of the Flame Demon leader was far superior to ordinary Flame Demons. The Bone Shield could only endure for three seconds before it shattered. If it werent for Gulus Throwing Stone Blocks skill causing the leader to be stunned at the critical moment, Song Jians Abyss Intimidation might have been forcibly interrupted. Though there were slight errors during the process, the result was good. Eventually, Song Jian still managed to successfully enslave the Flame Demon leader. Upon opening the Flame Demon leaders attribute interface, Song Jian saw the skill Demon Control as expected. Unlike the control skill of a Lord BOSS, the leaders Demon Control could only prevent Flame Demons from attacking it, but it couldnt command them to do anything else. If it was a Flame Demon Lord, its Demon Control skill could directly control ordinary Flame Demons. If Song Jian had encountered a Lord level BOSS, the ordinary Flame Demons he had enslaved would betray him instantly and, under the Bosss command, attack him. With the Flame Demon leader, Song Jian could more easily grind mobs. Ordinary Flame Demons were slaughtered by his new recruit without him having to lift a finger. Another day passed just like that. Song Jians grinding efficiency had improved considerably. His Experience Points increased from Level 37s 1% to 6%. Most surprisingly, none of the eleven ordinary Flame Demons betrayed him after he enslaved the Flame Demon leader. It was a pleasant surprise as the frequent use of Abyss Intimidation put a huge strain on his Spirit Points. Even if he had plenty of honey wine, too much of it would make him feel sick. To Song Jians disappointment, he hadnt found any clues about the temple in the Demon Slayer Canyon yet. At that moment, Song Jian noticed streaks of magical lights flashing in the distance within the gloomy canyon, dazzling like splendid fireworks, though they were a fair distance from where he stood. Are there players grinding mobs here? Song Jian was surprised. His merit points hadnt increased since he entered the Demon Slayer Canyon. The monsters here were all at least Level 35, so you hardly saw any Abyss players leveling up here. Yet, surprisingly, he discovered Abyss players deeper into the canyon. He retracted the Stone Man, Gulu, and controlled twelve Flame Demons to walk towards that direction, and hid himself among them. In Demon Slayer Canyon, seeing twelve Flame Demons together wasnt unusual. Even if discovered, it wouldnt attract attention; people would certainly not imagine a human hiding amid the group. After a five-minute run in the canyon controlling the Flame Demons, Song Jian finally approached the battle site. It was a noisy location where the light from magical spells shone brightly. Song Jian could finally see the situation clearly; There were at least fifty to sixty people in front of him who seemed to be Abyss players from a war alliance. They were attacking a giant Flame Demon. The Flame Demon was burly, over three meters tall, with red flames burning all over it. It had thick armor and wielded a huge weapon, constantly attacking with it; Song Jians vertical eye emitted a light, looking at this giant boss. Demon Guard Leader, Level 40 Lord, Vitality Points: 289621/320000 Song Jian inhaled sharply. A Level 40 Lord BOSS with a thick 320,000 Vitality Points. Even though he couldnt see the other attributes, the robust Vitality Points alone took him by surprise. A world BOSS! An idea flashed through Song Jians mind and he couldnt help but blurt it out; Only a world BOSS could have such a gigantic pool of health. Such an intimidating presence was something Song Jian had only previously heard of, and it was his first time witnessing it; Initially, when he saw so many people attacking the BOSS, he thought they were overdoing it. But now it seemed that just fifty to sixty people were trying to kill one world BOSS, this groups audacity was not small; Song Jians gaze again turned to the group of Abyss players and discovered varying roles among them. They were many special types like the Soul Ripper, suggesting they were elite among the Abyss players. Thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-five Song Jian counted. The levels of these players were no less than thirty-three, with the highest even being level thirty-six. Luckily, they didnt appear in Doomsday City. Otherwise, they would have replaced everyone among the top fifty of the honor ranking, Song Jian excluded. In the group, a player who seemed to be a mage was standing at the back, constantly issuing orders, commanding the other players to attack. This mage, dressed in a pitch-black robe, emanated a dense Abyss aura. Behind him, a pair of tattered dark wings were shedding black feathers which disappeared mid-air without causing any visible change to the wings; Fallen Angel Wings Song Jian narrowed his eyes at these dark wings as their properties slowly surfaced in his mind. Compared to Bounty Hunter Zacks Undead Bone Wings, the Fallen Angel Wings of this Abyss player mage were much more magnificent. Furthermore, the attributes were far more formidable. If Zacks Undead Bone Wings were of Silver quality, then these Fallen Angel Wings were at least Dark Gold, if not Epic quality. .. Chapter 769: Furious Chapter 769: Chapter 769: Furious This Abyssal Mage player looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a handsome face and a light golden strand of hair falling on his forehead, giving him a noble air. Coupled with the black Abyssal aura constantly emanating from his body, he exuded an aristocratic feeling reminiscent of the Blood Clan. He was the leader of the entire team, and under his command, the whole squad appeared very coordinated. Although they played somewhat conservatively, they were attacking a World Boss, and no one knew what skills it possessed. Therefore, being more cautious made the Abyssal players under his command feel more at ease. This guy, he does have some organizational skills! Song Jian stared for a long time, nodding silently in his heart. He felt that even if Wang Qi were to compare with him, Wang Qi would be somewhat inferior; at the very least, Wang Qi would not have his strength. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and the players attributes instantly appeared before them. Thomas, Profession: Abyssal Mage, Level: 37, First Order Combat Power. A 37-level player with First Order Combat Power? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. This was the only player Song Jian had seen so far who had passed the First Order Combat Power assessment. Many players could not pass the First Order Combat Power assessment after reaching level 30, so they could only wait until a month later to participate. As a result, many players who had risen to level 33, 34, or even higher levels had never possessed First Order Combat Power. Thomas, who had First Order Combat Power, exerted some pressure on Song Jian. However, Song Jian had passed the Double S assessment, so if he faced a First Order Combat Power passer below the S level, he would also occupy a huge advantage. Therefore, Song Jian would not be afraid of anything. Controlling the twelve Flame Demons, Song Jian slowly approached them. Having chosen the Abyssal profession meant giving up their human identities, so Song Jian wouldnt mind annihilating them if given the chance. Dealing with this group of players was not an impossible task for Song Jian at the moment. They were currently facing a level 40 World Lord BOSS. There were many players, but only one of them had First Order Combat Power. As long as Song Jian took action, the team might be annihilated here. Under Song Jians control, the Flame Demons quietly circled around to the side. The group of Abyssal profession players didnt notice Song Jian at all, as their entire focus was on the World BOSS before them. Suddenly, the Demon Leader let out a roar, and his flame-covered claws were raised into the air. Thomass face changed drastically as he shouted, The BOSS is about to unleash its ultimate move. Everyone, be careful! Boom! A scorching flame burst from the BOSS and spread in all directions. All the melee proficiencies that surrounded it were swept away, their heads displaying hundreds of points of fire damage. Quickly, however, the Abyss Warriors behind them stepped up, and the healers furiously replenished the melee fighters Vitality Points, soon restoring them to full. This group of players coordinated very skillfully, judging by their previous experiences of hunting numerous BOSSes. This was why they dared to attempt hunting a World BOSS with just fifty or sixty people. Although Song Jian seldom participated, the City of Hope Alliance had also organized many similar activities. The process was basically the same as the team in front of them, except that the City of Hope had never hunted a World BOSS before. This made Song Jian even more curious. After watching for some time, Song Jian found that these people were truly elite. Even in the face of hunting a World BOSS, they were organized and methodical. Even when the BOSS unleashed several ultimate moves, there were no accidents, and its Vitality Points continued to decrease. Curious about this team, Song Jians gaze turned to their chest emblem. The emblem of their guild was a Fallen Angel wielding a sharp blade. When Song Jian looked over, the words Fallen Angel Alliance appeared on the badge. Fallen Angel Alliance? Song Jians face was full of surprise, looking at the man who was commanding the battle and muttering, Could it be that this is the guild leader? It wasnt that Song Jian was guessing blindly; the pair of Fallen Angel Wings on the mans back were truly conspicuous. Anyone who saw him would be attracted to his wings that were constantly fluttering with black feathers. After spending so many days wandering in the Desolate Highland, Song Jian had learned a bit about the situation here from the players conversations. The Fallen Angel Alliance was arguably the most powerful alliance in the entire Desolate Highland area, virtually dominating the Blazing Furnace. Before entering the Demon Slayer Canyon, Song Jian had encountered many players from the Fallen Angel Alliance, and their quality and strength were much higher than those of other people. I only killed some small fries before, but if I mess with these people now, I might face the entire Fallen Angel Alliances pursuit. At that time Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly. So far, the Abyssal Demon Flame mission had no clue, and there was no shadow of the Swordsman Immortal profession inheritance. If he made a deadly enemy of the largest alliance in the Desolate Highland, Song Jian would most likely be unable to move an inch in this area. However, after thinking about it for a long time, Song Jian still decided to take action, sensing that it wouldnt be long before the Abyss Passage would open. This was a game progression that could not be stopped by humans. The Abyss profession players originally had an advantage, as they were rare professions. Although the environment was harsh, their leveling speed was at least double that of ordinary players. Their average level was at least five levels higher than ordinary players. If such a group of people appeared in the game world, it would definitely have a huge impact on ordinary players. These people were the elite of Abyss players, and eliminating a batch of them would at least reduce some pressure for the future. With this in mind, Song Jian no longer hesitated, controlling the Flame Demons to move closer and look for an opportunity. At this point, the Flame Demons had already extinguished the flames burning on the surface of their bodies and were in a lurking state, so they were not afraid of being discovered even if they got a little closer. The BOSSs Vitality Points have dropped to 30%, its about to go berserk. Everyone, be careful. Ranged profession, scatter, dont stand so close! Thomas warned in a deep voice. As soon as his words fell, all the surrounding ranged professions immediately began to move their positions, quickly dispersing and occupying suitable attacking spots. Ranged professions maintain output! Carter, raise the Shield Wall. Resist a wave of attacks and then retreat. Fasthan, prepare to attract the BOSSs aggro! After the Demon Guard Leader went berserk, the flames on his body became more intense. The edges of the flames began to show a hint of black, and his body size increased a little, making his attacks even more fierce. A wave of his blade sent all the frontal melee proficiencies flying away. The Guard Leader took a fierce step forward, causing the ground to tremble violently while a surge of air rushed forward. At this moment, an Abyss Warrior who had activated his Shield Wall roared and ruthlessly slammed into the Demon Guard Leader, using all his strength to chop his two-handed battle-axe onto the BOSSs body. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 770: Refreshed? Chapter 770: Chapter 770: Refreshed? The demonic guard commander was heavily struck and took two steps back instantly, all his hostility fully targeted on the player before him. He swung his weapon, slashing relentlessly at the player; The blazing blade, burning with intense flames, carried fire damage. If the player was not able to withstand the heat to a certain extent, he would be reduced quickly to ashes by the BOSS; Carter, who had activated his Shield Wall, had his damage reduced by 65%, yet still, even so, he struggled to withstand the onslaught of attacks from the now berserk World BOSS. His Vitality Points dwindled rapidly. Behind him were three Abyss Pastors, healing him continuously, but even they could only maintain his Vitality Points at about fifty percent. The rise and fall of his Vitality Points caused Carters heart to leap to his throat. He was mired in relentless combat, but he was also acutely aware of the duration of his Shield Wall skill. The moment the effect of the Shield Wall ended, even if three Abyss Pastors were healing him, he would be slashed to death directly by the BOSS; Three seconds before the Shield Wall expired, Carter began to retreat slowly. At this point, a man clad in black metallic armor and holding a large heavy shield taller than himself, fiercely slammed the shield towards Carter; Glancing at the man, Carters eyes showed a hint of envy. Even though all Abyss professions are rare, Abyss Warrior like the one before him were common among the Abyss professions; The man before him, clad in metallic armor and holding shields in both hands, is of a rare profession within the rare ones. He was an Abyss Shield Striker, a class lower than the epic profession, the Soul Ripper, but visibly a tier higher than ordinary ones like Abyss Warrior and Abyss Thief ; Abyss Shield Strikers are the only profession in Abyss that can use shields. Moreover, they can only use shields as their weapons and cannot equip any other weapons like swords; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They can equip two one-handed shields at the same time, or a two-handed shield. This profession, renowned for their astounding defense, not only possessed a multitude of defensive skills but also dealt significant damage, alongside a plethora of skills that could knock back, stun, and slow their enemies. It could be said that they possess a shell as sturdy as a tortoise, combined with a wolf-like powerful attack; Fasthan launched a spiteful shield strike, seizing the hatred of the BOSS. The world BOSS, originally hacking away at Carter, suddenly set his sights on Fasthan. Seeing Fasthan successfully take over the BOSSs aggro, a smile finally appeared on Torass face. The plan was progressing steadily. Although the BOSSs special skill was unknown, the preparatory measures had taken effect. Killing this BOSS was only a matter of time. Victory seemed near, making every person involved in killing the BOSS feel much more relaxed. Boss, when can the Abyssal Passage be opened? I can hardly wait to return to the city a player shouted. Yeah, I really want to see the look on those arrogant fellows when they see me again. Humph! Hehe, Ive heard that after some time, there wont be any job transfers to Abyss professions. By the time we return to our original world, those who didnt job transfer will definitely regret it! Those players, in our eyes, are merely honor points. By then, we can also mess around with a Duke or Count title! Duke, Count? Youre too ambitious. How many would you have to kill for that? Id be satisfied if I can manage a Viscount! Haha, whats there to fear? Therell be plenty to kill then. For those who havent job transferred into Abyssal professions, theyll be worth nothing to us, just like pigs and sheep, waiting for us to slaughter! Yes, yes, haha, what Bloodhand said makes sense. It would be better if those players were scared off from entering the game ever again! The battle was nearing its end. The BOSSs vitality had dropped below 20%. The Abyss Shield Striker, who was tanking the BOSS, had his vitality constantly maintained above 80% due to the treatment from two Abyss Priests. Furthermore, the BOSSs berserk state was about to end. Besides external interference, it would only take about ten more minutes to kill off this World BOSS; Therefore, Thomas did not stop the chatter of the clansmen. Instead, he joined and discussed the matter with a smile on his face. Looking at the BOSS whose vitality was less than a fifth remaining, a flame of anticipation surfaced in Thomass eyes; A world BOSS, one that could possibly drop epic tier equipment! At this thought, he trembled with excitement; However, some things exceeded his expectations. When victory was near for everyone, seven or eight Flame Demons suddenly rushed out. Their blazing claws were lifted high, striking down simultaneously on the heads of four Abyss Mages; A series of piercing screams echoed; the four Abyss Mages fell to the ground almost simultaneously. The backline was thrown into chaos, and the ranged classes began to scatter; Be careful, the monsters have been refreshed! There are Flame Demons! Melee professions, quickly come and restrain them. These Flame Demons deal huge damage! Dammit, why do monsters have to spawn at this time! The team became instantly chaotic; Noticing the group of Flame Demons, Thomas was taken aback. During their hunt for the World BOSS, they had made sure to clear all the nearby minions. Even if they respawned, it wasnt possible for seven or eight monsters to appear at once; Damn it! How did these guys suddenly appear! Thomas was furious. Their arrival was too abrupt, catching everyone off guard. Moreover, these Flame Demons coordinated perfectly, killing off four Abyss Mages instantly. Thomas felt as though they had fallen into a longstanding trap; The death of four Abyss Mages had significantly lowered the teams offensive power, prolonging the time taken to kill the BOSS, leading to an increased risk of their team being wiped out; Warriors, four warriors, quickly restrain these few Flame Demons! Toras flapped his wings. A grey aura spiraled towards two of the Flame Demons, binding them firmly in place; The remaining Flame Demons, after killing the four Abyss Mages, pounced on the nearby ranged classes. The faces of several Abyss Priests paled as they fled in all directions; At this moment, a deep roar echoed. Thomas felt a chill run down his spine. This was not a sound that an ordinary Flame Demon could make. Looking up, he saw a Flame Demon leader, with four to five Flame Demons, rushing towards the Abyss Priests who were healing the Abyss Shield Striker; Stop them, dont let them get close! Thomas shouted, his forehead veins bulging out in exasperation. The whole team went into disarray; some were running in all directions, some continued to attack the BOSS, and some turned their attacks to the incoming Flame Demons. Thomas tried to direct orders loudly, hoping to regain control of the situation. There were fifty-seven people present. If they could divert half to lead the Flame Demons away, the remaining could still kill the World BOSS; Chapter 771 - 771 Ambush Chapter 771: Chapter 771 Ambush An Abyss Hunter with a crossbow fixed to his right arm continuously fired at a Flame Demon. Once he successfully garnered the hatred of the demon, he started to run off into the distance. He was well-practiced at leading mobs away, having done it numerous times. It didnt matter if it was just a regular level-35 creature or a Boss; he could successfully lead them away. However, what he didnt notice was that, other than him, nearly everyone elses attempts at leading away the mobs had failed. It appeared that these Flame Demons were aware of the profession with slow movement speed and low defense and would always charge towards them. Despite attempts to lead them away, no one was successful. If it werent for that world Boss, I could easily take down this level 35 creature myself! A smirk appeared at the corner of the Abyss Hunters mouth as he turned and fired another arrow toward the Flame Demon. At that moment, a sharp whistle echoed in his ear. A long sword fiercely slashed towards him, dancing in the air as if controlled by an invisible arm. At the same time, another long sword was brought down on the Abyss Hunter, surrounded by several silver threads that whipped him repeatedly. Before he could react, two more swords were launched towards him like meteors. Four long swords simultaneously carried out four different sword techniques, leaving the player playing the Abyss Hunter profession with no time to react. He fell to the ground immediately. Song Jians basic damage had already exceeded five hundred points. Along with his weapon set, even his regular attacks could cause over two thousand points of damage. Using a skill, this damage could increase even further. Subtracting the opponents defense, theres no issue killing an Abyss Hunter with leather armor. The reason why this Abyss Hunter could successfully lead away this Flame Demon was precisely because the direction he was leading it was Song Jians hiding spot. The sudden death of the Abyss Hunter did not attract anyones attention, for the scene was already quite chaotic. If the Abyss Shield Striker was not still attracting the Bosss hatred, everyone might have already scattered and fled. Rogues, pair up and hold off the Flame Demons. These are just ordinary level 35 creatures. Just hold on for a bit! Carter, hold off that Boss. Everyone else, focus on attacking the world Boss. Try to kill it within five minutes! Thomas roared. Having eleven ordinary creatures and one elite Boss for a team of more than fifty people could only cause some minor chaos at most. Had several Flame Demons not suddenly focused their attacks on the four Abyssal Mages and instantly killed them before they could react, these small disturbances wouldnt have caused any casualties. Thomass face looked somewhat ugly as he suddenly noticed that in addition to the four Abyssal Mages, two Abyss Priests and one Abyss Hunter had also died. The Abyss Priests were challenged and killed by the elite Boss, but how did the Abyss Hunter die? Thomas wondered. An Abyss Hunter had an escape and survival ability along with the Abyss Rogue. Even in the wild, its survival ability was stronger than the Abyss Rogue. He just couldnt understand how an ordinary level 35 creature could kill an Abyss Hunter. Just then, a rogue bearing a Flame Demon suddenly screamed in agony and died instantly, shocking everyone. Thomas saw that this Abyss Rogues Vitality Points vanished from over ninety percent to zero. Alerted, he immediately yelled, Watch out, everyone! Were being ambushed! Everyone instantly became tense. What they feared the most during a world Boss fight was harassment. While Fallen Angel Alliance dominated in Flame Furnaces main city, there were still many who were dissatisfied with their alliance. Just then, another Abyss Priest was killed instantly at full health, causing everyone to panic. Its that human, the wanted human! someone shouted suddenly. When Song Jian killed this Abyss Priest, he had used a skill to enhance his dark field of vision, which allowed him to see Song Jians appearance clearly. That wanted human? Thomas exhaled in relief, fearing that this was a planned plot by other alliances in the Flame Furnace, preparing to ambush them. Because that would mean a group of people would be coming to ambush them C they might not only steal their world Boss, but they could even end up eliminating all of them. But if it was that wanted human, then it just meant that the other party was merely one person, merely coming to make a mess. Drunken Master, take a few people and kill him! Thomas shouted. Leave it to me! A middle-aged man with a scar on his cheek licked the blade of his weapon, revealing a ferocious smile. Concerning the human who had appeared in the Desolate Highland, the players of Fallen Angel Alliance had already heard about him. However, these past few days, they had been focussed on this world Boss, preparing to kill it. They did not have spare energy to participate in hunting down Song Jian. They never thought that when they did not go after him, this human actually came to them. Be careful and dont be careless. He has killed quite a number of Abyss players in the Desolate Highland! Thomas reminded. Hmph, he just killed some people through ambushes. If it comes down to face-to-face combat, I alone could take him down! said the Drunken Master arrogantly. Seeing five or six Abyss players following the Drunken Master and rushing towards Song Jian, Thomas suddenly had a bad feeling. Seeing a few Abyss players charging towards him, Song Jian did not retreat. Instead, he advanced with a cruel smile on his face. As soon as he thought, his figure turned transparent and charged towards the crowd. Stop him, dont let him get here! Thomas seemed to think of something, his face instantly changed as he shouted urgently. Several alert players immediately shifted their targets and started casting magic attacks towards Song Jian. But no matter what type of attack hit Song Jian, all that would appear were the words immune. Song Jian moved swiftly, his transparent figure quickly getting into the crowd. Four long swords flashed and danced around him. Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique! A low hum sounded, and snowflakes filled the air around him. Along with the snow, a strong wind swept across the area, with countless Sword Qi covering an area of several tens of meters. Blood spattered from all the Abyss players, their Vitality Points dropping continuously. A thin layer of frost began to appear on everyones armor, causing their defense to drastically decrease. The defense decrease caused by Frosty Twilight was a percentage decrease. For those fragile occupations, this decrease in defense didnt matter. But for close-combat occupations with high armor points, the decrease in defense was terrifying. Looking at the Abyss Shield Striker holding a large shield and bearing the world Boss in front, Song Jian sneered. He pulled a potion from his pocket, threw it at the Shield Striker, and then, before his Soul Wander had ended, he charged towards the distance. During this escape, Song Jian also managed to chop down another Abyss Priest. PS: Thank you Zi Ling Bamboo Wang for the 100 Qidian Coin gift! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 772: Retreat Chapter 772: Chapter 772: Retreat Seeing that all the players from their alliance were already at half Vitality Points, with some even closer to death, a somber dreariness flowed over Thomass face. After muttering a few curses under his breath, a visible struggle of hesitation appeared in his eyes. The world BOSSs Vitality Points had already decreased to 10% or less. With five or six minutes at most, they could kill the BOSS. However, Song Jians recent attacks had taken down five or six players, resulting in a significant drop in the teams overall Combat Power. More crucially, there were only two healers left in their team, who were utterly inadequate for healing their many injured players. Should we give up? This thought continued to swirl around in Thomass mind. Giving up would mean that all their previous efforts were in vain. If they didnt give up and Song Jian launched another attack like the previous one, they would risk full-scale annihilation. His displacement attack is probably his trump card, with a cooldown time of at least ten minutes. Well have plenty of time to kill this world BOSS and then deal with him! A player whispered in Thomass ear. Thomass eyes brightened, and he roared, Focus all fire on the world BOSS. Drunkard, take a few men and clear out these minions, ASAP! It was this decision that plunged the Fallen Angel Alliance into an abyss of irreversible doom. The level 35 Flame Demons, under the attack of all players, wouldnt last long. At this point, only six remained. There was one more Flame Demon boss, but Carter had restrained it, preventing it from threatening the players. From afar, Song Jian watched as the Flame Demons he had painstakingly recruited were defeated one by one; nevertheless, he remained stoic. He had never expected these minion Flame Demons to annihilate the team before them. Song Jian summoned Rockman Gulu, then checked the Black Dragons Vitality Points, which had recovered to over 60%. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian summoned the Black Dragon. The Black Dragons Dragon Breath and Vortex Fireball, an area-of-effect attack and a single-target attack, both possessed impressive power, especially the Dragon Breath. Its power was not inferior to the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, and when combined, they could generate a power that exceeded the sum of their parts. Song Jian watched as the players from the Fallen Angel Alliance continued to attack the world BOSS, quietly awaiting the cooldown of his Soul Wander skill. Thomas had inaccurately estimated the cooldown time of Soul Wander. A fully upgraded Soul Wander skill only had a one-minute cooldown. Even without any unexpected events, it would take them at least five minutes to kill this world boss. It was due to the underestimation of Soul Wanders cooldown that what awaited the Fallen Angel Alliance was Destruction. A minute passed quickly, but Song Jian made no move, silently watching the ongoing fight between the Fallen Angel Alliance and the world BOSS. At this critical moment, the bosss Vitality Points were below 10% and continued to drop. Among the crowd attacking the BOSS, several players with rogue roles had disappeared. Clearly, they were Thomass contingency plan against Song Jians sudden attack. 8%, 7%, 6%, The world BOSSs Vitality Points kept dropping. When they reached 3%, Thomas still didnt see Song Jian making a move. It seems his ability cooldown is indeed very long! Finally, Thomas breathed a sigh of relief. A satisfied smile unconsciously appeared on his face. There was a high probability that a world BOSS would drop Epic level equipment. His alliance had prepared many days for this, with killing a world BOSS being the end goal. Victory was in sight. If Song Jian hadnt interfered, no player would have died in this hunt. With these thoughts in mind, Thomass face hardened. He was determined to rally all players of his alliance to relentlessly hunt down Song Jian once they returned. However, just then, Thomas suddenly sensed a surge of potent magic energy above his head. Looking up, he saw a massive Black Dragon looming above them, its mouth wide open, slowly gathering a fear-inducing torrent of flame. Watch out above! Thomas sensed danger, letting out a miserable roar. The Fallen Angel Wings behind him gave a strong flap, shooting him toward the sky. Boom! A wave of scalding Dragon Breath fire was spat out onto the crowd, with floating damage numbers indicating hundreds of points of damage above everyones heads. Although Dragon Breath was a fire-based attack, it fell under Dragon Language Magic, not fire magic. The Abyssal players high Fire Resistance couldnt weaken or mitigate this type of damage. Everyones attention was instantly drawn to the Black Dragon as ranged players subconsciously started targeting it. Meanwhile, Thomas charged directly at the Black Dragon, flipping his wrist to reveal two daggers, similar to a hunters fangs, in his palms. Most Abyssal Mage class tend to use magic staffs or wands, but Thomass weapons of choice were a pair of magic daggers. Abyssal Exile! Thomas waved his daggers, a grey light erupting from them like tendrils snaking towards the Black Dragon. Soon, the Black Dragons huge body was enveloped in grey energy, like a large net. It was as if the dragon was exiled from this world, unable to attack any player and temporarily losing connection with Song Jian. Having successfully exiled the Black Dragon, Thomas was about to breathe a sigh of relief, but he noticed his Spirit Points had dropped to less than 30%, making his face pale immediately. The Abyssal Exile skill uses more Spirit Points against stronger targets. The Black Dragon was a level 35 creature with first-tier combat power and a member of the Dragon Clan. If Thomas were not so powerful, he wouldnt have been able to exile it. After a moments hesitation, Thomas pulled out a vial of light blue potion from his inventory and deliberated whether to use it when he suddenly heard the cries of the players in his alliance erupt from below. Looking down, he saw a familiar scene replay before his eyes. The endless snow flurry, covering all players from the alliance, again filled his eyes with clusters of damage numbers. Human, I will definitely kill you! Thomas bellowed out in anger. Due to the lack of healing roles, almost all players had low Vitality Points. The only one with sufficient Vitality Points was the Abyss Shield Striker who was standing up against the world BOSS, as all the remaining two Abyss Priests had been solely healing him. This round of attack, though lacking the assistance of Flame Demons, caused even more damage to this group of players than the previous one. Once the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique was deployed, within a few seconds, more than a dozen players fell in the snowy field, including two priests who were healing the Abyss Shield Striker. Retreat, everyone, retreat! Thomas bellowed. He took one last painful look at the world BOSS with less than 3% Vitality Points. His heart bled at the sight. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 773: Killing the BOSS Chapter 773: Chapter 773: Killing the BOSS All the healing professionals had fallen, and even if the Abyss Shield Striker was formidable, he couldnt withstand the attack of a World Boss. Failure was certain. To keep going would only unnecessarily sacrifice the lives of their brotherhood. Thomass heart was bleeding, not only because those who died were the elites of the Fallen Angel Alliance, but moreover, the World Boss only had 3% Vitality Points left. If they retreated now, all their hard work over the past few days would be in vain. Issue a city-wide manhunt. I want his skin hung on our alliances flagpole! Rage consumed Thomas as he looked at Song Jians figure in the distance and roared through gritted teeth. Boss, we should get out of here quickly. The duration of your Abyssal Exile is almost up! a player reminded from the side. Only then did it dawn on Thomas. A tale beast was eyeing them, and once the Abyssal Exile ended, they likely wouldnt escape. Retreat, retreat! Thomas bellowed twice and, flapping his Fallen Angel Wings twice, fled into the distance. The remaining alliance players had no heart to continue fighting. Even if they killed the World Boss, the loot wouldnt be shared with them. At most, they would gain some alliance contributions. At the end of the day, their own lives mattered most. The Abyss Shield Striker, who had been tanking the World Boss, saw the other players in his alliance scatter and lost the will to fight. Without a priest to heal him and, regardless of how high his armor value was, he couldnt withstand the attack of a World Boss. After stunning the Boss with a shield strike, he retreated quickly. The Abyss Shield Strike that could normally stun its target for three seconds only stunned the World Boss for half a second. The World Boss roared upon seeing the Abyss Shield Striker retreating and charged at him, swinging its weapon. Bang! The flaming weapon forcefully collided with his shield. The impact sent him flying away. It took the Abyss Shield Striker over a dozen retreats before he steadied himself. Looking at his shield, he saw a delicate crack in the center C a sight that pained him. This shield was of Dark Gold quality; other than requiring a lot of Doomsday Coins for repairs, it would also need many precious ores. But then wasnt the time to sorrow over a shield, his life was at stake. If he didnt find a way to break from the aggro of the World Boss, he might leave his corpse right there. Where are the healers? Are they all dead? Heal me! The Abyss Shield Striker, whose vitality points had dropped to less than half, roared. Unbeknownst to him, all the healing professionals in his team had indeed died. Hu~ Strong wind pressure rushed at him. A huge weapon swiftly swept him off his feet. The World Boss, now low on health, had become even fiercer, relentlessly hacking at him. Had it been any other player, they would have been instantly killed by the World Boss. The Abyss Shield Striker crashed into a black rock, blood spewing from his mouth. He was shocked to find that his defense had decreased by 15% and his movement speed by 30% due to a negative weak-status effect. Damn! Struggling to stand, the only thing on his mind was to run. He didnt want to face this rampaging demon guard anymore. He glanced at the Boss and put his shield away, emptying his hands to run. Running with a shield in hand was too inconvenient. Running with empty hands allowed him a bit more speed. Just then, a crimson longsword suddenly appeared before him, like a demons fang, thrusting toward his chest. The Abyss Shield Strikers face drained of color. He wanted to bring out his shield to block the sword but the sword was too fast, it didnt give him a chance to react before it had pierced his chest. Blood spewed out, reducing his vitality points to almost zero. Ignoring everything else, the Abyss Shield Striker quickly reached into his item bag to produce a potion, but just as he was about to drink it, the longsword in his chest was pulled out and, like it was being controlled, began to swirl in the air, blades flashing with electricity. Flash Thunder Strike! Kakakaka~ Three electrical Sword Qi strikes landed on him, immediately draining his remaining vitality points. Gulu, a potion bottle with a faint golden glow rolled out of the Abyss Shield Strikers hand. His body fell, his face filled with bitterness. Song Jian picked up the potion and found it to be a Complete Recovery Potion which could fully restore ones vitality points. Lucky! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. The lower the vitality points, the higher the potions effectiveness. But the lower the vitality points, the more dangerous it gets. You might end up like the Abyss Shield Striker, dead before you even had the chance to use it. After stashing the Complete Recovery Potion, Song Jian found an item, radiating a dark gold light, squashed under the fallen Abyss Shield Striker. Looking closely, he realized he had looted the other guys shield. Dark Gold Quality, not bad, not bad! A smile of surprise appeared on Song Jians face as he gathered the shield. He then looked at the World Boss who was currently chasing and killing other players. After losing the aggro of the Abyss Shield Striker, the World Boss started to charge at those inflicting the highest damage. Often those were squishy characters who wouldnt even have a chance to escape if chased by the Boss. Even though the World Boss only had 3% vitality points left, it still had nearly ten thousand points of health. These players stood no chance against it. Song Jian also seized the opportunity to slaughter the players. Humans and Abyss players were inherently enemies to the death. Killing these players was no burden to Song Jian, if anything, he regretted not killing more. With a dragons cry, the Black Dragon above him ended its exile status. A scorching Dragon Breath billowed toward the scattered players. Under Song Jians control, the Black Dragons attack intentionally stayed away from the World Boss. He wouldnt want to unnecessarily attract the Bosss aggression now. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a rush, many bodies lay on the ground. Only a handful of them escaped the World Bosss chasing range, the rest were all killed there. Many items, some gleaming silver and gold, were scattered on the ground. Its no wonder theyre considered the top alliance in Flame Furnace. Their equipment is significantly better than the rest! Song Jian quickly gathered all the equipment dropped by the players and then his gaze landed on the Boss with only 3% vitality points left. Chapter 774: Chapter 774: Chapter 774: Vortex Fireball! Song Jian controlled the Black Dragon, casting Dragon Language Magic. A fireball that swirled like a starry nebula ruthlessly slammed into the World Boss, instantly drawing the Bosss aggro to the Black Dragon. Watching the Black Dragon in mid-air, the Demon Guard Commander let out a low growl and swung its war blade violently. A dazzling red Qi strike cleaved towards the Black Dragon, seemingly tearing space itself. The Black Dragon flapped its wings, barely dodging the direct hit of the Qi strike. However, it was still injured by the residual force. A large chunk of scales on its abdomen was shattered, resulting in over a thousand damage points floating above its head. oo much, Abyss Intimidation cannot be used! A bright red system prompt appeared before Song Jians eyes. Having no choice, Song Jian put away the Book of the Abyss and focused all his attention on controlling the four flying swords. If he couldnt charm the Boss, he would have to kill it and see what kind of loot the World Boss would drop for him. A World Bosss defense, attack, and Vitality Points far exceeded Song Jians. If it were a Boss at its peak state with full Vitality Points, someone like Song Jian wouldnt stand a chance. However, this Bosss Vitality Points were now less than 3%, only around eight thousand. With Song Jians current strength, he had a chance to kill it. Hearing the roars of the World Boss from afar, Thomass heart bled. He glanced back and murder oozed from him like a tangible substance. Guild leader, should we go disturb him? We cant defeat the Boss, but we cant let him take advantage! one of the Alliance players who had barely escaped said indignantly. After wavering for a while, Thomas finally gave up on this tempting idea. Their greed had already caused great damage to the Fallen Angel Alliance, resulting in the annihilation of an entire Elite Team. He was heartbroken. There were only three or four of them now, and with the humans strength, they would likely die if they went back to cause trouble. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Boss only has a few thousand Vitality Points left. We dont stand a chance! Thomas said hatefully. If the Boss had over 10% Vitality Points, he would have done everything in his power to prevent someone from taking it. No one would be willing to willingly hand over a Boss that their Alliance had worked so hard to defeat. However, with a several thousand Vitality Points remaining, the boss would probably be killed by Song Jian by the time they returned. Wouldnt they just be walking into their deaths if they tried to interfere? As the nearby player prepared to argue further, he suddenly heard a shrill scream from the World Boss in the distance. A huge ball of flames rose into the sky, illuminating half of the canyon as bright as day. How is it possible? Even a World Boss with only a few thousand Vitality Points left shouldnt be killed so quickly The player stared blankly at the soaring flames in the distance, mumbling to himself. Song Jians damage output was simply terrifying. In less than a minute, he killed the World Boss with just a few thousand Vitality Points remaining. The Fallen Angel Alliance players who had witnessed the power of a World Boss now realized how formidable Song Jian was. The remaining players exchanged glances and followed him immediately. At last, the Demon Guard Commander fell under Song Jians sword. The Black Dragon was severely injured again and was sent back to the Pet Space to recover. Its previous injuries hadnt fully healed, with its Vitality Points only a bit over half of its maximum. The new injuries compounded the old, making recovery slower than ever. But it was all worth it. Gazing at the fallen World Boss and the loot spread around its corpse, Song Jians eyes gleamed with excitement, and he couldnt wait to step forward. Chapter 775: 775: Harvest Chapter 775: Chapter 775: Harvest Next to the corpse of the Demon Guard leader, there were shimmering items of various colors. There were more than a dozen pieces, and they were all of exceptional quality. The least impressive among them was a piece of silver equipment that required a minimum of level 30. But Song Jians gaze fell instantly on an item that had been flashing a purple-red light. Epic level gear! A joyful expression appeared on Song Jians face. The probability of a World Boss dropping epic level gear was considerably higher than that of any normal boss. This piece of epic gear was within Song Jians expectations. Abyss Concealment Necklace (Epic): Necklace, item level 40, All Attributes +5, Dark Vision +30, Damage increase 20%, Special Effect 1: Enhanced Skill (Passive), All skills effectiveness increased by 30%; Special Effect 2: Abyss Concealment Skill (Active), Uses Abyssal Power to conceal ones figure and aura, entering a stealth state. Unless harmed, the stealth state will remain. This skill cannot be used in combat, cooldown thirty seconds; Equip Requirement: Level 37, Not allowed to be taken out of the game: No. This necklace was indeed worthy of being an Epic level item. It was crafted entirely from a unique Abyssal metal. The pendant was a black crystal, and on its surface were designs resembling an eye. With its eerie glow, it felt as though it was staring right at you. The five-point boost to all attributes would make any player, irrespective of their class, green with envy. For Song Jian, none of his five attributes was useless, thus this all-attribute boost was of immense help to him. The boost in Dark Vision by thirty points essentially extended Song Jians line of sight by thirty meters. This attribute was simply more valuable than a boost in all attributes to Abyss-class players. It felt as miraculous as a divine skill here, but for Song Jian, it wasnt as important. His Vertical Eye could increase his Dark Vision as well, but when it was activated, it would emit a faint glow that could be easily noticed by others. Needless to mention the 20% increase in damage that would make Song Jians attacks even more terrifying. A casual attack could inflict damage in the thousands, making it unbearable even for heavily armored knights after just a few hits. Enhanced Skill, would not only boost the potency of his skills but also greatly enhance those like Immortal Sword Body and Soul Wander. The most apparent enhancement was to the duration of the Immortal Sword Body, which extended by nearly a minute, while the invincibility of Soul Wander increased by almost a second, making the total time for the skill to persist reach 11.7 seconds. As for the Abyss Concealment Skill, it was virtually identical to the Stealth Skill of the rogue class, though it required actual combat validation to ascertain if it worked as effectively as a few basic level Stealth Skills. What a treasure! After seeing the attributes, Song Jian couldnt wait to equip this Epic level necklace. As for the white skull necklace he had been wearing, he just chucked it into his inventory. Having equipped the Epic quality necklace, Song Jians gaze then moved to his other pieces of equipment and started evaluating each one. Out of the dozen pieces of equipment, most could only be used by Abyss classes and only two could be used by other human classes. One was a plate armor hand-guard for close-combat classes and the other was a Mages element headband. Both were Golden Level equipment at level 35 with decent attributes. Song Jian planned to take them back and put them in the guild warehouse to see if anyone could use them. Oh? Is this the shield dropped by that Abyss Shield Striker player? Song Jians line of sight suddenly caught a shield emitting Dark Gold radiance. This was a two-handed shield that all classes capable of equipping shields could use. It also didnt have level requirements to equip, but instead, required specific attributes. Abyss Imprisonment Shield (Dark Gold), Two-handed shield, Item Level 38, Equipment Effect: Defense 195-218, Resistance 93-110, Defense success rate increased by 25%, Toughness +8, Special Effect 1: Endurance (Passive), Forcefully reduces critical hit rate by 30%; Special Effect 2: Protection (Active), Chooses a target, forcibly reducing the damage it takes by 80%, lasts for 5 seconds; This skill can only be used once every hour; Equipment Requirements: 60 Strength, 50 Constitution points; Not allowed to be taken out of the game: No. This is a top-notch item! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Dark Gold gear was already considered the cream of the crop among Gold Level gear, but the attributes of this shield were almost as good as those of Epic Level ones. Put up for auction, it would be worth at least a few hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. If he happened to encounter a spendthrift, selling it for over a million Doomsday Coins, Song Jian wouldnt even be surprised. The only pity was that this shield was a two-handed one, which brought down its value a little. If it was a one-handed shield, the starting price would have been a million Doomsday Coins! Apart from the necklace and this shield, the rest of the equipment was of rather normal quality and most of them were class locked and could only be used by Abyss classes. For Song Jian, they were of no use other than dissolving them for materials, which was somewhat of a waste. Such a shame, if it werent for the class restrictions, this batch of equipment could have been worth at least two million Doomsday Coins, excluding the Dark Gold Shield! Song Jian, shaking his head, stated regretfully. At that moment, an item in his bag drew his attention. It was a white finger bone of small size that was tucked away among the other items and could easily be overseen. Item: Demon Lord Finger Bone (Special), Quality: Unknown, Use Effect: A quest can be obtained by using it! A quest item and the name of this finger bone stirred something inside Song Jian. Looking at this jade white bone, Song Jian didnt hesitate to chose to use it. System: You have obtained an epic-tier quest, The Last Will of The Seven Great Demon Lords; Quest Content: First, find the Demon Guardian Temple, proceeding steps of the quest will be revealed after that. As expected, its a task involving the Seven Abyss Demon Kings. Maybe I can find the whereabouts of the seven Abyssal Demon Flames through this task. Staring at this new quest in his quest bar, Song Jian murmured to himself. He came here also in search of the temple that the players he had previously encountered spoke of. The temple they mentioned is likely to be the Demon Guardian Temple of the task, and the world boss he had beaten just now was named Demon Guard Captain. If anyone claimed that the World Boss had no connection with the Demon Guardian Temple, surely no one would believe it. Otherwise, how could the Demon Lords Finger Bone drop from it after being slain? With a quest in hand, the search for the temple became much easier, thanks to the fact that a quest map would appear in the task content. The map would show the general location of the temple. This was much easier than having to search the entire Demon Slayer Canyon without any hints. Glancing at the area marked on the quest map, Song Jian collected all the items and rushed towards the mission area. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 776: 776: Quarrel Chapter 776: Chapter 776: Quarrel Song Jian spent half a day and finally arrived at the area marked on the map of his mission. But all he found was a Broken Stone Mountain. The rest of the area was barren, without any trace of buildings. The area is marked clearly on the map. Why cant I see anything? Song Jian frowned slightly, the vertical eye in the center of his eyebrows radiating light, revealing everything within hundreds of meters. However, all he saw was desolation. Apart from Flame Demons wandering around, he found no trace of any buildings. Could it be underground? Song Jian looked around and murmured. Just then, a dull roar echoed from the Broken Stone Mountain in front of him. Song Jian stared at the mountain closely. Upon reaching the base of the mountain, Song Jian picked up a piece of broken stone tablet. Astonishingly, two lines in Abyssal tongue were carved onto it. In the pitch-dark night, a dazzling golden light blooms. Seven lords let out a world-shaking roar, together they head towards Though the tablet was severely damaged, the words seven lords successfully caught Song Jians attention. Looking at the Broken Stone Mountain, Song Jian pondered for a moment before summoning his stone golem, Gulu. Clear a pathway so that I can see what secrets this mountain holds, Song Jian ordered. Gulu, gulu~ The stone golem twisted its head twice and nodded. Placing its hand on the surface of the Broken Stone Mountain, it emanated a heavy presence of earth-element magic. Soon, countless small stones rolled away like flowing water, creating a two-meter-high, one-meter-wide pathway right before Song Jians eyes. As pure earth-element creatures, the ability to control dirt and rock is an innate skill of the Gulu. However, carving a tunnel through a mountain was extremely exhausting even for it. Feeling Gulus exhaustion, Song Jian decided to let it rest in the Pet Space while he ventured into the tunnel by himself. As he entered the tunnel, a scorching flame burst out, forcefully pushing him backward. A giant Flame Demon emerged from the tunnel, clutching a ball of flame in its right hand, which it hurled towards Song Jian. Level 40 elite BOSS Song Jian narrowed his eyes, focusing on the Flame Demons head. That attack had cost Song Jian more than 500 vitality points. This Level 40 elite BOSS was powerful. A similar attack would have siphoned at least 800 vitality points from any other player in the Abyss. Song Jian lifted his right hand to reveal the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword. He slashed forward, sending a golden Sword Qi directly into the flame. With a muffled bang, both the Sword Qi and the flame dissipated. Song Jian leaped towards the Level 40 Elite BOSS, but surprisingly, the BOSS, upon seeing Song Jians golden Sword Qi, showed fear in its eyes. It let out a miserable roar and turned to flee back into the mountain. What is happening? Song Jian paused, his eyes filled with confusion as he watched the retreating figure of the Flame Demon. Monsters in the Abyss seldom run away from a fight. They would usually fight to the death, even among themselves. Even if their vitality points dropped to a critical point, they would prefer to die fighting rather than flee. Song Jian had never seen a Flame Demon flee a battle before. Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian followed the beast into the tunnel. Within the main city of the Desolate Highland, the Flame Furnace, there was an estate spanning more than 300 acres. It was the territory of the Fallen Angel Alliance. Despite being called an estate, both its exterior and interior were more akin to a robust war fortress. The entire fortress was built with crimson boulders. The fortress wall was fitted with Arrow Towers and Catapults. Hundreds of hired NPC warriors patrolled the area. Aside from the members of the Fallen Angel Alliance, anyone who came close would be warned by the NPC warriors, and if ignored, they would face an attack. In the heart of the Fallen Angel Alliance, Thomas sat in the conference room, his face dark and his eyes burning with fury as he looked at a robed Abyss profession player sitting next to him. Tubi, what is the meaning of this? Ive said it hundreds of times; it was an accident! Thomas roared, barely able to conceal his anger. Tubi was an Abyssal Curse Magician. Like the Abyss Shield Striker, even though they werent epic-level professions, they were half a rank higher than regular Abyss professions. His attack and burst damage might not be quite as strong, but his bizarre curse skills were hard to defend against. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ha, Thomas, you claimed that hunting the world BOSS was a sure thing. You took the entire Elite Team with you, and what did you come back with? A handful of survivors. Do you think you can explain this away by calling it an accident? Tubi revealed a look of scorn, tugged at his gold-trimmed cloak, and spoke chillingly. The Fallen Angel Alliance was not solely controlled by Thomas. In fact, a large group from the real world was backing it. Without this support, the Fallen Angel Alliance couldnt possibly dominate the Flame Furnaces main city, suppressing other alliances to the point where they couldnt even lift their heads. Tubi, as the deputy chief of the alliance, saw this as an opportunity to remove Thomas from his position as the leader of the alliance after he had nearly destroyed the entire Elite Team. Tubi, appearing to be in his late twenties, was tall with a constant grey aura in his eyes. His gaze was stern, and he radiated a cold aura that contradicted the hot climate of the Abyss. His robe was a curse magicians suit of Silver quality, which matched the level 35 Abyssal Curse Magician. The properties of this suit were even better than ordinary Gold equipment. Stitched with grey silk in the neckline of the robe was an eyeball pattern, eerily blinking and shifting around occasionally. I told you, if it werent for the interference of that human, we would have brought down that world BOSS who was already at 3%, but Thomas slammed the table angrily and yelled with a murderous look in his eyes. But the BOSS was stolen by someone else, and the hard-built Elite Team was wiped out! Tubi sneered: Oh, sorry, not a complete wipe, at least you, the alliance leader, managed to escape! You Thomas revealed a murderous intention in his eyes. At this moment, a player of around Level 20 Abyss Warrior class sitting by the conference table suddenly interrupted, Enough, both of you stop arguing. What we need now is a solution to the problem, not pointless bickering! Chapter 777: 777: Video Chapter 777: Chapter 777: Video Hearing this over-twenty-level player speaking, Thomas and Tubi immediately fell silent, no longer arguing. They looked at the player with great respect, and everyone else also seemed to think it was natural. Respected Mr. Kurul, what do you think is the best way to handle this situation? Tubi asked respectfully. Thomas also looked anxiously at Kurul. Kurul appeared to be in his forties. Theoretically, people over the age of thirty arent allowed to enter the game, but in reality, there are game invitation cards in the real world. Moreover, the underground arena is not exclusive to Coastal City. Kurul waved his hand and said, The consortium has commissioned me to come here only to assist you and serve as a communication bridge. I have no right to make any decisions about the alliance, but the dominant position of the Fallen Angel Alliance in the Flame Furnace Main City, and even in the Desolate Highland area, must not be shaken! Tubi smiled slightly and said, Mr. Kurul, this incident has dealt a heavy blow to the reputation of the Fallen Angel Alliance. There is only one human being, but he has defeated our elite team of over fifty players. Not to mention the cost of training so many elite players, their equipment alone is a significant loss! Glancing at Thomas, Tubi continued, Also, that Abyss Imprisonment Shield, though only a dark gold quality shield, is not inferior to an epic shield. Without this shield, it will directly affect the progress of our Elite Team in future boss raids. Oh, Im sorry, I forgot, the Elite Team has been wiped out What do you mean, are you saying Thomas roared angrily at Tubi. As Thomas and Tubi were about to start arguing again, Kurul frowned and tapped the conference table a few times, saying, What we need to do now is not to pursue responsibility, but to minimize the impact of this incident on the Fallen Angels position in the Flame Furnace! Hunt down that human and release a video of his death, letting everyone in the Desolate Highland know that it was our Fallen Angel Alliance that killed him! Tubi immediately suggested. Kurul nodded in satisfaction and smiled, Ive heard that the Bounty Hunters Mercenary Guild in Flame Furnace has raised the bounty on the person again, which has now reached 1,500,000 Doomsday Coins. This number is not only tempting to players but also to many NPCs. If the Fallen Angels can kill this human, they will definitely be able to re-establish their prestige in the Flame Furnace! Mr. Kurul, I hope to be the one to handle this matter. I will definitely be able to kill that human! Thomas immediately stood up and declared. Youve already failed once. I think its better to give this opportunity to someone else! Tubi immediately objected. Someone else? Who, you, Tubi? Thomas sneered, looking at Tubi disdainfully, With your strength, chasing and killing the human is just a suicide mission! Tubis face darkened instantly, staring at Thomas and saying, Thomas, dont think that just because youve obtained the Fallen Angel Wings, youre the number one person in the alliance. You still have a long way to go! Oh, really? Thomas laughed coldly, How about we both go to the Abyss Arena and spar? If you win, Ill back off from this matter. But if you lose, leave chasing and killing Song Jian to me! Tubi was speechless. With his current strength, he was no match for Thomas, even if the latter didnt use the Fallen Angel Wings. After all, Thomas has already passed the first stage of combat power assessment and was rumored to have passed the B+ level assessment. Tubi had already failed once and would have to wait another month before taking the test again. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Enough, stop arguing! Kurul glanced at Tubi and said, Leave this matter to Thomas. Remember, Thomas, that human must die! This is your last chance! Thomass body shuddered, and he said solemnly, Mr. Kurul, rest assured, even if I die with him, I will kill him! Kurul nodded in satisfaction and said, Remember, try to get that two-handed shield back if you can. Its such a pity to lose such an excellent shield! Thomas hesitated for a moment, then clenched his teeth and said, Ill do my best! It is very difficult to drop items that have already been placed in a players inventory. Even if Thomas kills Song Jian and by chance manages to drop an item, its not guaranteed that it would be the shield; The highest probability is for dropping the equipment on Song Jians body before his death, followed by items in his inventory. If Song Jian does not voluntarily return the shield, regaining possession of it is almost an impossible task. The video of the Fallen Angel Alliance besieging the world boss and being disrupted by the human who entered the Abyssal Hell, leading to their annihilation, and the human taking the world bosss head and obtaining an epic-level item, quickly appeared on the main forum of Flame Furnace. As soon as this video appeared, the players in the Flame Furnace Abyss were in an uproar. In the city center, a huge billboard clearly displayed the scene of Song Jian harvesting the last remaining vitality from the world boss. After killing the boss, all viewers gazes were concentrated on that dazzling purple-red glowing item. From the angle of the video shooting, it was obvious that not only Song Jian and the Fallen Angel Alliance players were present, but also a third-party player. However, this player remained silent and appeared like a ghost, recording the events happening there. This video caused the reputation of the Fallen Angel Alliance in the Flame Furnace to plummet. All the alliance players felt that people were looking at them with mocking eyes; At the same time, the video also exposed some of Song Jians skills and trump cards. Seeing how Song Jian seemed to effortlessly control four long swords, wreaking havoc and hardly allowing anyone to withstand him for more than a few seconds, those planning to hunt him chilled in their hearts and weighed it carefully; After this video appeared, Song Jians bounty at the Mercenary Guild increased from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 Doomsday Coins. This huge sum not only tempted the Bounty Hunters of the Desolate Highland, but also attracted people from other regions of Abyssal Hell. They flocked to the Flame Furnace, trying to find Song Jians whereabouts; Chapter 778: 778 Wolf Spider Demon Chapter 778: Chapter 778 Wolf Spider Demon The last known location of Song Jian was in the Demon Slayer Canyon. After the video release, it was no secret anymore. However, knowing that Song Jian was in the Canyon, many people gave up trying to kill him. The Demon Slayer Canyon was a place infested with level thirty-five monsters. If one did not have the strength to fight off the elite bosses there, pursuing Song Jian was akin to seeking death. Those who dared to enter the Demon Slayer Canyon were powerful and confident. After all, the reward of two million Doomsday Coins wasnt so easy to get hold of. Song Jian was now walking through a deep passage, heading towards the core of the Broken Stone Mountain. After roughly a hundred meters, his journey was met by a vast clearing with a deserted temple right before his eyes. Calling it a temple would be an overstatement. It was more like rubble, with fragmented rocks strewn all over. Signs of a battle were evident everywhere, and it seemed like a war had leveled everything here. Just then, a massive monster covering Song Jians path appeared. The creature was humanoid above the waist and its lower part resembled a giant spider, with six sturdy legs. It held a long spear in its hand and emanated an intense demonic aura. Wolf Spider Demon, Elite Boss, Level Forty, Vitality Points: 9000/9000 Another level forty elite boss. Does this mean all the monsters here are level forty elite bosses? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he began analyzing in his mind. Song Jian had once encountered an area entirely filled with elite bosses and had even farmed there for several days when constructing the Magic Crystal Railgun, which helped him gather lots of valuable materials. The Wolf Spider Demon did not have high vitality, but it obviously had other potent attributes: either a powerful attack, exceptional defence, or an attack with additional effects. The stone man Gulu was asleep due to exhaustion, and the terrain was unfit for the Black Dragon. Hence, Song Jian had to fight these monsters blocking his path all alone. Song Jian raised the Skeleton Crossbow and fired it at the Wolf Spider Demon. Thud, thud, thud~ After three consecutive shots, the fire-lit crossbow bolts struck the Wolf Spider Demon. However, they failed to penetrate its defense and only inflicted seven to eight points of damage each. Using weapons other than the longsword reduced damage by 80%. So even with Song Jians high attack power, the output damage would be limited. Using the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword would create a bigger ruckus and might attract other monsters. Dealing with an array of bosses would be a headache for Song Jian. Although the skeleton crossbow inflicted low damage, the noise it made was also minimal. It successfully lured the monster, and the Wolf Spider Demon immediately charged at Song Jian after being hit. He put away the crossbow and produced an abyss-infused black book in his hand. At the same time, a three-sided bone shield appeared around him, slowly revolving. Abyss Intimidation! The Wolf Spider Demon trembled and came to a sudden halt, but it woke up from the stun in less than two seconds and lunged at Song Jian with a roar. Song Jian shook his head. Normally, Abyss Intimidation could stun for around three seconds. Coupled with the effect of an epic necklace, the stun could last nearly four seconds. But this time, the boss only got stunned for less than two seconds, implying its strong resistance to stun effects. As the Abyss Intimidation spell continued, the Wolf Spider Demon darted to Song Jians side. The demon thrust its spear towards his chest. Bang! One of the bone shields collided with the spear creating a breaking sound near Song Jians ear. All three bone shields cracked, each with a more than foot-long gap. Such high damage! Song Jian was shocked, realizing that his Bone Shield may not be able to handle the monsters attacks for ten seconds. Just as expected, the Bone Shield lasted just over five seconds before it completely shattered. Several shards of bone pierced the Wolf Spider Demon, subtracting over 2,000 Vitality Points from it; After taking the damage, the Wolf Spider Demon was instantly enraged. It swung its spear in a wide sweep. Song Jian had no time to dodge and was directly sent flying by the spear, a damage figure of over 300 points floating above his head; System: Abyss Intimidation skill failed! After the Wolf Spider Demon sent Song Jian flying, a real damage number of 1,000 suddenly appeared above its head. Its face showed a look of terror and it started to run around chaotically; This was the special effect of the Abyss Intimidation skill. If the cast fails, it will cause 1,000 points of real damage to the target, and inflict fear for 5 seconds! Because of the epic necklace, this fear time was extended to six and a half seconds; Song Jian stood up, and with a thought, four long swords appeared on both sides of his body. With a wave of his right hand, the four swords flew like meteors towards the Wolf Spider Demon that was running around chaotically; The quad sword technique was simultaneously unleashed, the sword light dazzling, the Wolf Spider Demons body was marked with sword wounds, blood splashed out; The period of fear ended, and the Vitality Points of the Wolf Spider Demon had reduced to a third. However, it showed no signs of fleeing. Instead, it quickly approached Song Jian, using its six spider legs. Then, a gap split open from its abdomen, and a foul-smelling venom was shot out at Song Jian; With a change in Song Jians face, he hastily dodged to the side, but his left shoulder was still hit by the venom, emitting a sizzling corrosive sound. The durability of the shoulder protection of the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set had directly dropped by a dozen points; At the same time, a gray aura began to spread from the corroded part of the shoulder, and in a short while, Song Jian was completely covered in a layer of gray aura; System: You are hit by the venom of the Wolf Spider Demon BOSS, defense reduced by 30%, movement speed decreased by 15%, paralysis effect triggered every 5 seconds; Looking at the status bar, Song Jian discovered a poisoning status that would last for 30 seconds; Dammit, this means I will be paralyzed six times! Song Jians face instantly turned pale; Before he could react, the Wolf Spider Demon surprisingly threw its spear directly at him, and Song Jian subconsciously activated the bloody shield skill from the Fire God Ring; Boom! The newly arisen red shield was directly pierced by the spear, shattering like glass. A healing number of 500 appeared above Song Jians head, simultaneously a scorching heat wave emanated from his body, dispersing in all directions. The heatwave hit the rushing Wolf Spider Demon, a real damage of 500 points floated up from its head, and its body violently shivered, falling into a trembling state; Song Jian pulled the spear out of his chest and threw it aside, looking at the trembling Wolf Spider Demon, a fierce look appeared in his eyes; Flash Thunder Strike, kill! The four long swords glowed with electricity, the Sword Qi slashed at the Wolf Spider Demon, the trembling Wolf Spider Demon had no power to counterattack, it could only endure the twelve electric-infused Sword Qi attacks with only its body. Damage numbers exceeding five hundred floated above its head. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before it could recover from its trembling state, the twelve Flash Thunder Strikes had taken all of its remaining Vitality Points. The Wolf Spider Demons eyes were filled with unwillingness and fury as its body heavily fell to the ground; Chapter 779: 779: Great Demon Chapter 779: Chapter 779: Great Demon Although Song Jian had killed the Wolf Spider Demon, the poisoning effect on his body had not disappeared. Every five seconds, Song Jian would be as stiff as a stone for three seconds. If he were still in battle, such a state would be enough for the Wolf Spider Demon to kill Song Jian three or four times, without giving him a chance to take any medicine to recover. Finally, after enduring the thirty-second poisoning, Song Jian took out a piece of roasted meat and sat down to slowly replenish his lost Vitality Points. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Never let the Wolf Spider Demons venom touch you! Song Jian secretly reminded himself. It was only a level 40 elite BOSS, and with Song Jians strength, he should have been able to hunt it down in a crushing manner. However, he didnt expect almost having to give away his Enemy of Death God skill here, which made him secretly cautious. Picking up the three blue-quality pieces of equipment and materials dropped by the BOSS, Song Jian curled his lips. The level 40 elite BOSS had only dropped items worth no more than 30,000 Doomsday Coins, which was quite stingy. But the Experience Points are quite generous! Song Jian glanced at his Experience Points, and finally, a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. The Experience Points gained from a level 40 elite BOSS were equal to more than a dozen ordinary monsters of the same level. Moreover, Song Jian had leveled up by killing the higher-level Wolf Spider Demon, which greatly increased his experience bar. As he continued to move forward, the temple ruins in the belly of the mountain were vast. All the monsters here were elite BOSSes, and there were more than one type of demon. Up to now, Song Jian had encountered both Flame Demons and Wolf Spider Demons. But soon, Song Jian saw the Goat-faced Demon and the Cerberus Demon; As its name implied, the Goat-faced Demon had a goats head and a burly body, and the pieces of bulging muscles on its body contained explosive power. This was the only monster that Song Jian had seen capable of surpassing his strength attribute since he gained first-order Combat Power. The Bone Shield he had released was shattered with a single blow by the Goat-faced Demon BOSS, and if it hadnt been for Song Jians use of the Soul Wander skill in the end, he might not have been a match for this Goat-faced Demon with his powerful skill effects and attack power. As for the Cerberus Demon, it looked exactly like the three-headed dog that guarded the gates of Hell in legends. A huge body, three ferocious demonic dog heads, and Abyssal Flames burning on its limbs and back. The scorching magma flowed through the cracks on the surface of its body like spider webs, making it appear less like a living creature and more like a puppet golem. Both of these demons failed to charm Song Jian. The Goat-faced Demon could directly shatter the Bone Shield, and the Cerberus Demon could spew flames, venom, and frost from its three heads. Even if Song Jian had used all the shield skills provided by the Bloody Ring and the Transformation Orb, he wouldnt have lasted long enough to use the Abyss Intimidation skill. Damn, if only my battle pets could fight and stall for ten seconds, it would be too easy! Song Jian secretly thought. At that moment, he suddenly remembered that he still had a Sword Shadow Clone skill, which, although not as powerful as his main body, could effectively confuse opponents. Just as Song Jian felt a bit annoyed and regretful about not thinking of this skill earlier, he finally encountered the fifth kind of demona Great Demon, wearing a cloak and wielding a scythe, looking like the legendary Death God! The Great Demons damage was extremely high, and it could also cast teleportation skills. Less than two seconds after being intimidated, it teleported directly in front of Song Jian, raised its scythe, and slashed at him. The Bone Shield only withstood three hits from the Great Demon before it shattered, and a black blade of light flashed. Song Jian was actually cut in half by its attack. However, the Great Demon was puzzled because it had clearly killed its target, but the Abyss Intimidation spell was still echoing in its ears. An illusion! The Great Demons face changed dramatically. It could feel a tremendous threat enveloping it, and as its eyes turned blood-red and it rushed towards Song Jians real body, an Abyssal Slave seal suddenly branded its brow. With a shrill scream, the Great Demons body suddenly burst into intense flames. The flames consumed its body, and it disappeared in an instant. But in less than a second, the Great Demon reappeared, clutching its head and rolling on the ground covered in debris. Not long after, this Great Demon BOSS finally stopped, as if it had resigned to its fate. It walked towards Song Jian, fell to one knee in front of him, and said in the Abyssal language, Master! The Great Demons hoarse voice was like rubbing a handful of sand in its throat, making Song Jian frown. But when he saw the demons attributes clearly, he couldnt help but laugh out loud, feeling relieved. This Great Demons attributes were extremely powerful. Not only did it have incredible attack power and teleportation skills, it also had a passive ability called Fatal Blow. Although it couldnt instant-kill any creature like the Undead Knight, it had a certain chance to trigger triple damage. As long as it wasnt a BOSS, ordinary monsters being hit with triple damage by the Great Demons powerful attack would be instantly killed. In practice, this Fatal Blow wasnt much different from the Undead Knights ability. Most importantly, the trigger rate of the Great Demons Fatal Blow was much higher than that of the Undead Knight15%, which already made Song Jian very satisfied. If I can recruit twelve Great Demons, then when attacking together, the triggering probability of this passive ability will be extremely high. Its the perfect weapon against players! Song Jian thought to himself. With the addition of the first Great Demon, the efficiency of Song Jians grinding increased significantly. Soon, he successively charmed eleven more Great Demons, forming a team of Great Demons that began sweeping through all the monsters in the temple ruins. More than an hour later, Song Jians level had increased by one. With his current level, leveling up meant grinding over half a month of same-level monsters. However, in the temple ruins, his efficiency had increased more than tenfold. Upon reaching level thirty-eight, Song Jian added the new skill point to his core skill, Immortal Sword Body. The now ninth-level Immortal Sword Body provided a significant increase in attributes and duration. Clearly, level nine was not the limit for the Immortal Sword Body skillit could still be upgraded even further. The higher the quality of the skill, the higher its level limit. Just like the Soul Wander skill, its level limit was twelve. Song Jian estimated that the Immortal Sword Bodys level limit was at least the same as Soul Wander, if not higher. Chapter 780: 780: Angels Feather Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Angels Feather Song Jian led twelve Great Demons, sweeping through this area, and in just three hours, all the monsters he saw were killed. When the twelve Great Demons attacked together, at least one of them would trigger a lethal blow, dealing three times the damage directly, causing more than three thousand points of damage. The damage caused by the other eleven Great Demons attacks wasnt much less. These elite BOSSes of the same level couldnt bear it at all. In this temple ruin area, as long as an elite BOSS was targeted by Song Jian, they couldnt even get close to him before being killed by the Great Demons. Song Jian only needed to pick up the dropped items behind them. Where Song Jian had passed, burned corpses were left behind. After the death of the Abyssal Demons, most of them would be devoured by the Abyssal Flames and turned to ashes. Along the way, in addition to the five Demon BOSSes encountered previously, Song Jian encountered two more types of demons C Abyssal Succubus and a Fallen Angel with a pair of black wings. These two types of monsters were rare in number but stronger than the previous five types. The Abyssal Succubus had a natural ability to charm, and all twelve Great Demons were charmed by it, not attacking at all. Even Song Jian wouldve been controlled by Abyss Temptation if it wasnt for his powerful talent skill Thick-skinned. However, if one resisted her charm, the Abyssal Succubus was easy to deal with. Both its attack and defense power were slightly weaker than other elite BOSSes; Meanwhile, the Fallen Angel was the most powerful Abyssal BOSS Song Jian had ever seen. It was like a combination of a warrior and a mage. Not only could it cast Abyssal spells, but it wielded a long sword and was unmatched in close combat. If not for the large number of Great Demons, the Fallen Angel could have fought three same-level Great Demons without losing; Such combat power made Song Jian envious. Except for the first Fallen Angel, which was killed by the Great Demons siege, all the other Fallen Angels he encountered were charmed by Song Jian using the Abyss Intimidation skill and turned into his slaves. It was just a pity that there were so few Fallen Angels. By the time Song Jian arrived at a semi-collapsed temple, he had only charmed three Fallen Angels, and the remaining nine slaves were still Great Demons. The items dropped by these BOSSes were not bad, at least all of them were of blue quality. Song Jian picked up more than 30,000 Doomsday Coins along the way. The other materials and equipment took up a whole backpack. Song Jian even discarded some low-value blue materials and equipment to save space. After all, he brought a large amount of supplies with him. No one could guarantee what would happen during the mission, and sufficient supplies could determine whether he could survive in Abyssal Hell. Even if he encountered valuable items, he couldnt throw away these supplies; Among the dropped items, a silver feather emitting a silver glow caught Song Jians attention. It was a palm-sized silver feather with mysterious magic patterns occasionally appearing on its surface. A faint Divine Power emitted from the feather. If Song Jian hadnt experienced Divine Power before, he wouldnt have sensed this weak force. The whole feather was crystal clear, like an art piece. Holding it in his hand, Song Jian could feel its weight C this single feather weighed at least a hundred pounds; Angels Feather (Special), Medium item, Usage requirements: 100 Intelligence points; Usage effect: Spirit Summoner class players can use this item to summon a Bicolumned Angel to assist in battle. The angel exists for one hour and disappears automatically upon death. During its existence, the Spirit Summoner has a certain chance to increase the Bicolumned Angels favorability. When the favorability reaches respect, the angel will permanently become the spirit summoners battle pet! An Angel?! Song Jians eyes lit up. The three Fallen Angels behind him were wearing armor, and their genders could not be seen. Even their faces were covered by black metal masks that covered the area below their noses. Yet, even with only half of their faces visible, the three Fallen Angels were incredibly handsome, making people want to take off their masks and take a look; One could imagine that if they could really recruit a real angel, it would cause quite a sensation. Besides, judging from the combat power of the Fallen Angels, Song Jian could infer that the strength of the summoned Bicolumned Angel would not be weaker than that of the Black Dragon and had potential for continuous growth. However, Song Jian had never encountered the Spirit Summoner class before, and this feather could only summon the angel for one hour. As for how to increase the angels favorability and make it a permanent battle pet, Song Jian had no clue; The value of this item was difficult to determine. Its applicability was narrow, only usable by Spirit Summoners, and it had a great chance of being a one-time use item. If a wealthy player was encountered, then the value of this feather would be equivalent to that of a Bicolumned Angel, otherwise, it could only be sold as a one-time use item; Song Jian had killed only one Fallen Angel, and this feather should have been dropped by that Fallen Angel. Other than this feather, no other items interested Song Jian. The items dropped were mostly restricted to the Abyss profession. If they couldnt be sold here, they could only be taken back to the City of Hope and disassembled into materials; Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian walked towards the half-collapsed temple, and as soon as he entered the Temple Gate, a magma river as wide as ten meters appeared before his eyes, dividing the temple in two. The dazzling red light shone from the magma river, as the magma constantly churned and flowed. The scorching air came rolling towards him, and even standing at the entrance of the temple, Song Jian could feel the heatwave. With a thought, a pair of steel wings appeared behind Song Jian. With a flap of his wings, he flew across the magma river; As he crossed the magma river, Song Jian found that the ground on the other side was covered with bottomless ravines, as if someone had wielded a giant sword and randomly chopped the ground. As he approached these ravines, Song Jian suddenly felt the pain of needle pricks on his skin. The residual Sword Qi around here actually condensed for hundreds of years without dissipating. Isnt this supposed to be the Guardian Temple of the Abyss Demon King? Why are there such terrifying Sword Qi here? Song Jian frowned as he walked around the ravines, heading towards the temple; As he continued forward, some relatively intact buildings appeared before Song Jians eyes. Along with them came groups of Fallen Angels and Abyssal Succubi. Song Jian realized that it seemed that all the Abyssal Succubi and Fallen Angels in the entire area were concentrated here, which was why there were so few of these demons outside the temple. These monsters were numerous, and the distance between them was very short, making it difficult to single them out. Song Jian ordered the demon slaves behind him to stay where they were, cast the stealth skill from the Abyssal Stealth Necklace he wore, and slowly approached the buildings ahead; PS: Thanks to Silver Snake for rewarding 500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 781: 781: The Fallen Angel Chapter 781: Chapter 781: The Fallen Angel Song Jian noticed that the Abyss Temptations and the Fallen Angels here seemed to be more spirited than the ones outside. Some of them even engaged in quiet conversations. They all spoke in the language of the Abyss which wasnt a problem for Song Jian. A Fallen Angel brushed past Song Jian, causing him to tense up. This Fallen Angel appeared to have sensed something and turned to look in Song Jians direction, its eyes filled with confusion. Song Jian stood perfectly still. A bead of cold sweat rolled down from his forehead, down his cheek. After a moment, the Fallen Angel shook its head and continued to walk forward. Song Jian managed to catch the drop of sweat, his heart pounding. It seemed that the Abyss Concealment Skill inherent to the Concealment Necklace was of a high level, able to conceal him even from the perception of a level 40 Elite Boss. Song Jian headed towards the relatively intact buildings. The farther he ventured in, the more creatures he encountered. They roamed around the buildings, their activities unknown to Song Jian. He then spotted a rather grand building ahead, a three-story stone tower. This stone tower, which bore numerous scratches and moss, was probably the best-preserved structure here, carrying the traces of time. Despite the towers ancient appearance, it was the most intact and eye-catching building he had come across. After some hesitation, Song Jian headed towards the stone tower. Two Fallen Angels stood guard at the entrance. As he carefully walked past them, the one on the left seemed to sense something. It pulled out its longsword and made a hostile swipe at the entrance. Song Jian rolled into the first floor of the stone tower the moment he sensed the Fallen Angel draw its sword. The sword only cut through empty air. The Fallen Angel pulled back its sword expressionlessly. Its companion on the other side looked at it strangely but didnt say anything. The two Fallen Angels returned to their statue-like stance. Song Jian was covered in a cold sweat. The level of the Abyss Concealment Skill might have been just enough to jolt the edge of detection of a level 40 Elite Boss. While it couldnt see through Song Jians stealth state, it could sense slight traces. If he hadnt been so alert just now, his stealth wouldve been compromised by the Fallen Angel. The first floor of the stone tower was empty of possessions. A stone staircase by the wall led to the second floor. Song Jian thought about it, then decided to ascend the stairs. On the second floor, there were several racks apparently for placing items. All of them were made of blackwood, emitting a metallic sound when knocked. It felt like ironwood. Unfortunately, the racks were all empty, devoid of any item. Song Jian felt a pang of disappointment. Could it be that there were no clues about the seven Great Demon Lords in this stone tower and all his previous guesses were wrong? Unwilling to give up, Song Jian continued to climb to the third floor and entered the highest level of the stone tower. Here, Song Jian finally made a discovery. He saw two Fallen Angels in silver armor. But unlike others, the wings of the two were not black but grey. Black mists, the Abyssal Chains, were wrapped around them. The black mists, looking like tentacles, sprouted from the chains and reached towards the wings of the Angels. Whenever the grey aura touched the wings, sparks flew, causing the black mists to retract like a frightened animal. However, after a short while, the black tentacle-like mists would extend from the Abyssal Chains again. Each encounter elicited energy from the wings, repelling the mists. But with each encounter, a strand as thin as a hair remained on the wings. Despair was evident on the faces of the two angels, bound by the Abyssal Chains. Even suicide was not an option for them. They could only endure, quietly, the erosion of the languid aura of the abyss. They kept resisting, refusing to fall. But if they succumbed, the aura would drag them into the Abyss, turning them into Fallen Angels. Between the angels, there was a large half person-tall chest, radiating a dark golden light. It was constructed of an unknown material, inscribed with complex and eerie magical patterns that intermittently glowed. The two bound angels ignored the treasure chest between them, silently enduring the corrosion of the Abyssal Chains. Kekaul, can you can you keep going? The Fallen Angel on the left asked in a pained whisper. Tula, are you giving up? Kekaul gritted his teeth. Have you truly forgotten the glory of God and want to become a monster like those outside? God? Tula gave a bitter smile. Weve been tormented here for hundreds of years. But our God he never once showed up! Tula, this is Gods test for us. I believe as long as we persist, we will be saved! Kekaul responded with steadfast conviction. Just then, the black chains binding Kekaul coalesced into a 7 or 8 meter-long whip, and started to lash his body viciously. Crack, crack, crack. Black lash marks appeared on Kekauls silver armor. The whipping seemed to inflict more than just physical pain; his soul also bore a sensation of being ripped apart. Large beads of sweat rolled off Kekauls forehead. A pained expression twisted his face as he struggled to suppress his moans. After more than a dozen lashes, the whip dissipated back into the black mists of the Abyssal Chains. Seeing Kekaul being whipped, Tulas face clouded with remorse, soon replaced by a look of agony. Kekaul, I I feel like I cant hold on much longer! Tula took a deep breath, his body trembling slightly. His once light-grey wings instantly darkened. With his head lowered, Kekaul didnt engage Tula in further conversation. Instead, he started softly reciting hymns. As he chanted, the Abyssal Chains constricted him even more, causing his silver breastplate to creak, as thin cracks started spreading across its surface. God, why wont you save us! Tula roared in anguish, and his wings turned jet-black, as if doused in a bucket of ink. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 782: 782: Rescue Chapter 782: Chapter 782: Rescue These two angels, who knows who captured them and placed them inside this stone tower, experienced untold torture and torment within it. Over a hundred years ago, they firmly believed that the gods would come to save them. However, a century passed, and these two angels experienced unending suffering, both physically and emotionally. Eventually, one of the angels finally couldnt bear the torment any longer. With resentment towards the gods in its heart, it gave up its angel status and became a fallen angel. The instant its wings turned pitch black, its silver armor also turned black, and countless Abyssal energies emerged from the void. They coalesced into a dark metal mask that covered its face. Sizzle sizzle sizzle~ The sound of flesh searing emanated, and a faint scent of roasted meat filled the air. Tula raised his head abruptly, a pained scream escaping from beneath the mask. The moment this black metal mask covered Tulas face, the Abyssal Chains that bound it shattered with a clang, dissolving into strands of Abyssal energy that quickly merged into Tulas body. Previously withered and weak, Tula regained its strength. With its black wings unfurled, it stood on the ground, black energy continuously seeping from its body, and an overwhelming aura emitted from it. A pained expression surfaced on Kekauls face, and he closed his eyes tightly, constantly reciting hymns with his head lowered. Tula turned its head. Its once-golden eyes were now blood-red. It glanced at Kekaul, who was still bound by the Abyssal Chains, and spoke lowly with a hoarse voice, Im waiting for you! After speaking, Tula strode towards the tower exit. Tears rolled down Kekauls cheeks. He knew that he had lost a companion forever. In the past hundred years, their mutual encouragement helped them persevere. Now he was alone, and Kekaul didnt know how much longer he could hold on. His wings had been eroded into a light gray, and he felt himself losing strength each day, while Abyssal forces slowly infiltrated his body. It was at this moment that Kekaul suddenly spotted a figure materializing in mid-air. Song Jian deliberately terminated his stealth and appeared in front of Kekaul. Yourea human? Kekaul could hardly believe his eyes. In this Abyssal Hell filled with demons, seeing a human being made Kekaul think he was having a hallucination. Yes, respected Angel. I am indeed a human! Song Jian bowed to Kekaul and replied with a smile. How did you come here? Kekaul asked in astonishment, This is the Abyssal Hell, where there are demons everywhere I am following the guidance of the Goddess of Dawns believer, High Priestess Cecilia, and have come here to seek the Demon Lords Abyssal Demon Flame! Song Jian responded. He didnt know which god Kekaul worshipped, but he could ascertain that the god Kekaul worshipped must belong to the same righteous faction as the Goddess of Dawn. Demon Lord? Kekaul furrowed his brows slightly and sighed softly, As far as I know, all seven Abyss Demon Kings have already fallen System: Youve discovered the Demon Guardian Temple. The mission Last Wishes of the Seven Demon Lords will begin its next phase; System: Please talk to Imprisoned Angel Kekaul and gather information about the fall of the seven Demon Lords; Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian glanced at the system prompt and pursed his lips. The so-called Demon Guardian Temple in the mission must be the abandoned area previously buried beneath Broken Stone Mountain. Song Jian entered but hadnt discovered the Guardian Temple until he found the two angels. Clearly, the missions requirements went beyond simply discovering the temple; Song Jian had also to locate the critical mission NPC. It seemed that the angel Kekaul in front of him was indeed the critical mission NPC for this epic mission. If it also fell like Tula and became a Fallen Angel, I wonder how this mission will proceed! Song Jian mused silently. In reality, this epic mission indeed had the possibility of failing from the get-go. If Song Jian hadnt arrived within the time limit, Kekaul wouldve followed in Tulas footsteps and succumbed, becoming a Fallen Angel in at most one day. By then, no matter how thorough Song Jian searched the area, he wouldnt have been able to complete the quest. The Seven Demon Lords have already fallen? Song Jian raised his eyebrows and asked softly, Respected Angel, could you please explain in detail how the Seven Demon Lords perished? The white finger bone in his inventory shone brightly. Ever since accepting this epic mission, Song Jian had known from the missions name that the seven Demon Lords had fallen. His current inquiry was just to continue along the missions path. With a sigh, Kekaul recounted everything he knew about the fall of the Seven Demon Lords to Song Jian. Apparently, a hundred years ago, an incredibly powerful human had trespassed into the Abyssal Hell, causing immense destruction. The Demon Slayer Canyon was said to have been created by this human and the Demon Lord during an intense battle. The humans reckless actions eventually angered the rulers of the Abyssal Hell. The seven Abyss Demon Kings challenged the human in unison. As a result, after a great battle, the Kings perished while the heavily injured human vanished without a trace. Kekaul and Tula were just ordinary twin-winged battle angels who ventured into the Abyssal Hell for training. Yet, they were extremely unlucky. During a demon hunt, they inadvertently got too close to the battlefield where the Demon Lords fought, and the aftermath of the battle gravely injured them. They were subsequently captured and imprisoned at the Demon Guardian Temple until the present. It took Kekaul more than twenty minutes to relay all the information that Song Jian required. System: Youve learned the truth about the fall of the Seven Demon Lords. The next step of the mission has begun. Mission content: Save Angel Kekaul! Human, can you rescue me from the binding of the Abyssal Chains? Kekaul pleaded hopefully, If you set me free, I am willing to become your companion in the Abyssal Hell and assist you in battle until you leave the Abyssal Hell! Chapter 783: 783: Underground Cave Chapter 783: Chapter 783: Underground Cave The angel Kekaul issued a mission to Song Jian to save himself, but this mission was not easy for Song Jian; Song Jian frowned slightly. This was an epic-level task; every step was incredibly challenging and even filled with hidden traps. Just like the first mission to explore the Demon Guardian Temple, even after reaching the temple area, one has to find the key NPC to complete the task; To save Angel Kekaul, its necessary to free him from the Abyssal Chains. If the key to the liberation was a level 40 Lord Boss, Song Jian would not be surprised; Song Jian had the Book of the Abyss. If Angel Kekaul became a Fallen Angel, it would be easy for Song Jian to recruit him as a slave, but releasing him was a tough task indeed. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian nodded, agreeing to the task; Its my honor! Song Jian said. A look of relief appeared in Angel Kekauls eyes. The fall of his companion had dealt a severe blow to him. If Song Jian hadnt appeared, Kekaul would likely become a Fallen Angel, a creature of the Abyss, within a day. Thank you, human, you have won the friendship of the Temple Legion! Kekaul said gratefully; System: You have unlocked Neutral Faction, Prestige in Sky City. Your fame in Sky City has reached Ordinary. You have unlocked the Temple Legions Prestige. Your reputation in the Temple Legion has reached Friendly! Your relationship with Angel Kekaul reached Friendly; Song Jian was stunned, not expecting to gain benefits simply by accepting the task. There were many factions within the game, most of which were established by NPC. These big and small organizations have lots of resources, but to obtain these resources, one must first establish a good relationship with these factions and improve their reputation. Song Jian had never heard of Sky City and the Temple Legion. However, such organizations had been in existence for hundreds of years, and being able to open up prestige would undoubtedly bring benefits; I wonder how I can save you from here? And, I want to ask, is this chest yours? Song Jian pointed at the Dark Gold Treasure Chest next to the bound Angel. On the third floor of this tower, the only thing that piqued Song Jians interest was this Dark Gold Treasure Chest. Its a trap! Kekaul had a wry smile on his face as he continued, Inside this Dark Gold Treasure Chest is actually a wicked trap. Once you open it, youll be killed by the mechanisms inside! What? Song Jian broke out in a cold sweat. Had he not witnessed the fall of an Angel, he probably would have tried to open the chest right away. The existence of this chest is to let us witness the wickedness of human hearts firsthand. Five other adventurers had appeared here but ignored us who were bound, and directly opened the chest! Kekaul lamented, The Abyss Demons are experts in manipulating the hearts of humans. Theyre using this methodology to crush our confidence and willpower Song Jian suddenly realized that creatures like Angels seem to always show up as protectors of people. When theyre in danger, those theyve always protected only see the Dark Gold Treasure Chest, seek benefits, and dont consider rescuing the Angles in distress. This is indeed hard for the Angels to accept. If it were a more intense Angel, it might have fallen into an Abyss creature on the spot; After understanding this, Song Jians face became grim. The Demon that could come up with such a method was clearly an old, crafty fox. To save the Angel in front of him, theres a high chance hell confront the Demon; As expected, Angel Kekaul continued, To touch the shackles of the Abyssal Chains, you must obtain the fang of the Sixth Demon King Ishtan, which is now controlled by the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist Iphisna! It was her idea to use such a wicked method and so many of my companions have fallen to become Abyss Demons. May I ask about the strength of this Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, Iphisna? Song Jian tentatively asked. Her power is very strong, almost comparable to the might of the Archangel. In the language of you adventurers, she is a level 50 Lord Boss possessing peak First Order Combat Power! Angel Kekaul bluntly revealed. Song Jian almost spat out a mouthful of blood. A peak First Order Combat Power, level 50 Lord Boss, this epic-level mission is only the second ring and its already this difficult? With Song Jian currently at level 38, facing this Boss, he cant even check her attributes. Just looking at her level, which is in the shape of a skull, is a sign that shes ten levels higher than him, possessing the power to crush lower-level beings. With my strength, Im just not a match for her! Song Jian said with a grim expression. A Lord Boss wouldnt be like an Elite Boss, going about without any subordinates. If she didnt have hundreds of minions following her at all times, she would be too embarrassed to even greet other Lord Bosses. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You dont need to fight her. Although the Fang of the Sixth Demon King is controlled by Iphisna, its placed on an altar. The Wolf Spider Demons want to resurrect the Sixth Demon King through blood sacrifice. You just need to steal the Fang from the altar. Angel Kekaul said. Phew, thankfully we dont need to fight such a powerful Boss! Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief, you can imagine how strong the guardians of the altar which could resurrect the Sixth Demon King would be. However, theres always a way if you aim to steal; even the tiger dozes off once in a while. With this considered, the difficulty of the mission has dropped considerably; After telling Song Jian the location of the altar, Angel Kekaul seemed exhausted and closed his eyes, no longer speaking. The fall of his companion who had been with him for hundreds of years had dealt a great blow to him. His mental defense had gaps now. Song Jian quietly waited for the cooldown of the Concealment Necklace to end, then entered stealth mode and walked towards the outside of the tower; With the Abyss Concealment Skill, Song Jian carefully moved through the shadows of these buildings. Abyss Temptation and Fallen Angels occasionally passed by but as long as he didnt make a noise, it was difficult for these creatures to detect him; Once he passed through the relatively intact architecture, Song Jian arrived at a stretch of cliff; it was the edge of the cavern. Here, a massive cave appeared before him. Red light constantly radiated from the cave and eerie screams could be faintly heard from inside the cave, making one shudder; Chapter 784 - 784 Blood Sacrifice Chapter 784: Chapter 784 Blood Sacrifice Song Jian stepped into the cave entrance, where a narrow passageway lay ahead. The rock walls of the passageway emitted a dim, red glow, the scorching temperature proving almost unbearable even for him. The passageway led steeply downwards, deep into the earth. Having navigated through it, Song Jian soon arrived at an underground square. Despite its location, the environment here wasnt any different from the surface. The ground was riddled with cracks through which lava flowed slowly, occasionally spluttering upwards before solidifying into blackish-red rocks. However, the environment here was a little bit darker than the surface. With his Vertical Eye slightly open, Song Jian could see that the underground square was quite expansive. A few rudimentary straw huts were scattered around, and at the center of the square was a giant altar surrounded by rows upon rows of stone steps, as many as a hundred. At the very top of the altar was a roaring bonfire. Before the bonfire was a stone platform similar to a bed, on which a young girl dressed in ragged clothes was bound. However, this girl clearly had Abyss Demon lineage. Little horns protruded from her forehead, and faint black patterns appeared on her cheeks C characteristic magical markings of Abyss Temptation. Clearly, this girl held Abyssal Succubus blood. Several Wolf Spider Demons stood unmoving on the altars stone steps, quietly watching the altar, looking like statues. Next to the stone platform atop the altar, a Wolf Spider Demon adorned with numerous ornaments held a magic staff towards the bonfire, loudly chanting something. This Wolf Spider Demon, encrusted with ornaments, was massive. Its lower body was a bloated spiders abdomen, while from the waist up it had a young girls body, fair skin, slender arms, and long black hair. If one were to view only its upper body, it would resemble an enticing, wondrous figure. However, when Song Jian saw her face, he was visibly taken aback, as if he had encountered something unbelievable. The face of the Wolf Spider Demon was lined with wrinkles, its skin as gnarled as old tree bark, devoid of any teeth, the lips seemed shrunken. It looked like an old man in his eighties. The magic staff in her hand resembled a creatures spine. A faint red glow seeped from inside the staff, akin to blood coursing through it. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, Iphisna Song Jian whispered. He could not discern the name of this monstrous creature. To him, the Ritualist with an elderly face and a young girls body appeared as statistically unknown, its attributes marked by question marks, its level indicated by a skull symbol, but he knew that it was the only monster present whose attributes he could not discern. Without a doubt, this was the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist referred to by the Angel Kekaul: Iphisna. A Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, an altar. This must be where the Sixth Demon Lord Istantins Fangs are kept. But where are the fangs, the objective of the quest? Song Jian muttered to himself, glancing left and right, but he did not find any traces of the fangs. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist muttered an incantation. Song Jian could hear clearly that she was reciting in the Abyssal language, but he could not understand a single word. The Ritualist slowly approached the stone platform. The young girl with the Abyssal Succubus bloodline, who was bound on the platform, looked listless. Seeing the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist approaching, fear flashed across her face. She fervently shook her head, tears streaming endlessly from her eyes as if pleading for mercy. For some inexplicable reason, she couldnt make any sound. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist elevated her magic staff and gently touched the girls forehead. Streams of dark red essence flowed from the staff into the girls body. The girl struggled violently, her entire body went rigid, arched like a bow, before falling heavily onto the stone platform. Streams of gray essence emerged from the girls body and rushed toward the large bonfire. The gray essence became increasingly dense. Eventually, a semi-transparent gray silhouette appeared, resembling the girl, and was being drawn out of her body, flying towards the enormous bonfire. The girl lying on the stone platform, seemed increasingly frail, her breath intermittent, and her state was critical. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist glanced at her, flicked her hand and the ropes binding the girl ripped apart. Two Wolf Spider Demons stepped forward and lifted the girl away. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist leaned on her magic staff, slowly walked towards the bonfire, and began chanting loudly. Suddenly, the formerly crimson flame soared several feet high. A streak of black began spreading from the center of the flame, and in no time, the entire flame turned black. The Abyssal Magic Flame! Song Jian squinted toward the blaze. The black flame was unique to the Abyssal Hell. Only those flames imbued with the purest Abyssal Power were black. The instant the flames turned black, the Book of the Abyss inside Song Jian began stirring. The surface of the book surged with a black flame, enveloping the entire tome. As if responding to something, the black flames on the altar became more intense, bounding higher. In the heart of the black flames, a foot-long curved fang slowly emerged, suspended in mid-air and encased in flame. Song Jians eyes lit up. It appeared that the fangs in the midst of the black flames were indeed the quest items. Only the fangs of the Sixth Demon Lord could be compatible with the Abyssal Magic Flame. No other items could possibly withstand the Abyssal Magic Flame for an extended duration. Securing this quest item would not be an easy task. Given the numerous Wolf Spider Demons occupying the altar C and the presence of a skull-level Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist C with Song Jians current strength, it was impossible for him to charge forward and seize the Demon Lords fangs. Song Jian waited patiently. While his Abyss Concealment Skill might be able to fool the numerous Wolf Spider Demons, it would certainly not fool the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. If he ventured too close in stealth, she would undoubtedly detect him. Consequently, Song Jian dared not use his stealth skill to advance. The black flame appeared, and so did the fangs of the Abyss Demon Lord. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist reversed her magic staff and plunged it into her own heart. A spray of fresh blood shot forth. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist let out a pained groan. Like a fountain, blood erupted from her chest, aiming for the fangs within the black flames. Chapter 785: Tusks Chapter 785: Chapter 785: Tusks Blood continuously spouted from the chest of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. The amount, already exceeding two to three times its volume, made the smooth skin of its body slowly wane in moisture and luster, matching the unparalleled age of its cheeks skin. Even the spider body below its waist showed a color of grey decay. However, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist quickly pulled out its magic staff and from its waist pouch, took out a lump of black ointment and smeared it on its chest; Song Jian knew that the creature was at its weakest, stirring a blistering urge in him. Yet, the surrounding hundreds of Wolf Spider Demons immediately cooled his enthusiasm. Even if all of his twelve demon slaves were present, even if the Black Dragon and Stone Man Gulu both participated in the fight, he couldnt possibly withstand the siege of hundreds of Wolf Spider Demon Bosses. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist seemed very exhausted, but she still knelt down, with all of its eight spider legs curled up, its forehead pressed against the cold surface of the stone altar, and started praying in a low voice; All of the Wolf Spider Demons also knelt down simultaneously, with their six spider legs curled, their heads resting on the ritualistic altar steps, murmuring prayers with the Ritualist in the Abyssal language; sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a long while, the black flames gradually shrank, as though they were being absorbed by the Demon Lords fang, which slowly faded like a phantom before disappearing into the void. At this point, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist finally heaved a sigh of relief, slowly getting up, assisted by two Wolf Spider Demons. She began to venture down the altar steps, leaving the impression that their blood sacrifice had been completed. All of the surrounding Wolf Spider Demons respectfully lowered their heads, facing the Ritualist, and waited for her to descend the altar. Half an hour later, the Wolf Spider Demons surrounding the altar had departed, leaving only a dozen or so Wolf Spider Demon guards patrolling around, watching over the towering altar. Song Jian was aware that even with many fewer Wolf Spider Demon Bosses here, he still couldnt fight without drawing the attention of other Wolf Spider Demons, perhaps even that of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. Song Jian, now in stealth mode, carefully avoided the surrounding Wolf Spider Demon Bosses and slowly headed towards the altar. One of the Wolf Spider Demon Bosses bumped into him, seemed to sense something, emitted a low growl from its throat, and stopped in its tracks. It gazed around with a confused expression, but it was not capable of detecting Song Jians presence and after a while, this Wolf Spider Demon slowly drifted away. Despite this, Song Jian was perspiring cold sweat. This must be the place of most concern for the Wolf Spider Demons, seemingly lightly defended, but once an enemy is spotted, by just guarding the entrance, the Wolf Spider Demons could render the enemy unable to escape even if they had wings; Song Jian climbed onto the altar and stood before the altars bonfire, which had once again resumed burning with red flames. It was then that he discovered that the bonfire was not ordinary, burning not regular firewood but the bones of some enormous abyssal creature. As Song Jian stood before the bonfire, he did not detect anything unusual. He couldnt summon the black Abyssal Demon Flame either. Without the Abyssal Demon Flame, the Demon Lords fang would not appear. Song Jian glanced at the dozen or so Wolf Spider Demons below the altar, his brows furrowing. He could sense that as he approached the massive bonfire, the Book of the Abyss in his body started to stir. If he were to bring out the Book of the Abyss, it would surely draw forth the Abyssal Demon Flame here, but that might alarm the surrounding creatures. With this thought, Song Jian suddenly had an idea. He still had twelve demon slaves waiting outside. If these were to attack, they would likely draw the attention of most of the Wolf Spider Demon Bosses. If it could distract the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist as well, then the difficulty of this mission would be significantly reduced! With this in mind, Song Jian ordered his twelve demon slaves who had been guarding outside to rush into the underground cave where the wolf spider demon altar was located. Soon, Song Jian could feel his demon slaves vitality points were decreasing, and they had entered a combat state. Then, he heard an enraged roar from the distance. Subordinates of the Fifth Demon Lord, have you lost your minds? You dare to attack the Sixth Demon Lords resurrection altar! The raspy voice of the wolf spider demon ritualist echoed with suppressed rage. Song Jian could hear almost all the wolf spider demons roar with anger, and they followed the wolf spider demon ritualist, charging at the demon slaves who invaded their territory. Among the demon slaves Song Jian had recruited were three fallen angels and the rest were great demons, which led the wolf spider demon ritualist to mistakenly think that it was they trying to hinder the resurrection of the Sixth Demon Lord. Therefore, he summoned all the wolf spider demons, unaware that the only invaders were the twelve abyssal demons before him. The wolf spider demons guarding the underground altar also started to stir, and even five or six of them rushed out of the cave. Even those who did not rush out moved toward the mouth of the cave, intending to take advantage of the terrain to guard the underground cave. Seeing the wolf spider demons had left the altar, Song Jian immediately took out the Book of the Abyss. Boom! The surface of the Book of the Abyss suddenly erupted with black flames which served as a catalyst. The massive bonfire in front of Song Jian instantly turned from scarlet to black. Streams of black flames seemed to surge towards the Book of the Abyss, and a fang over a foot long slowly emerged from the void. Song Jian stepped forward and grabbed the protruding fang. A searing sound rang out and Song Jian felt a throbbing pain in his palm. A puff of white smoke rose from his palm, as if something had taken a bite out of it. This unexpected event took Song Jian by surprise. An 800-plus damage value floated above his head, and his stealth status was immediately broken, gradually revealing his figure! System: You have seized the Demon Fang of the Sixth Demon Lord, causing him to lose the chance of resurrection. Your reputation among the wolf spider demons is permanently set to unflagging hostility! System: The wolf spider demon ritualist, Iphisna, has targeted you and will chase you relentlessly until one of you is completely annihilated! System: You have obtained the Abyssal Demon Flame left by the Sixth Demon Lord, and the ranking of your Book of the Abyss has been upgraded, increasing the power of all skills in the book. Your existing Abyssal Demon Flame has been promoted to tier five. Chapter 786: Escape Chapter 786: Chapter 786: Escape Song Jian was startled and hurriedly put the fang in the bag and ran towards the exit of the underground cave; It was too terrifying. A level 50 first-order battle power peak lord-level BOSS targeted him and intended to chase him relentlessly. If Song Jian didnt leave quickly, he would probably be trapped here forever, even the death gods enemy skill wouldnt be helpful. As Song Jian rushed to the entrance of the underground cave, he suddenly felt that he had quickly lost contact with the twelve abyssal slaves, which meant they had all been killed. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just less than three minutes, eight great demons and one fallen angel were already killed. It was easy to imagine how powerful the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist was, as it could completely crush them; The wolf spider demons guarding the altar were furious when they saw Song Jian rushing down, and under a mixture of fear and anger, they swarmed towards him, intending to stay behind even if it meant perishing together. Otherwise, what would await them would be a fate worse than death; Song Jian didnt dare dally with these wolf spider demons, as every second mattered. The moment he took the Demon Lords fang, he felt a powerful mental strength locking onto him. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist had already detected his presence and rushed towards the altar in big strides without even bothering to kill the remaining abyssal slaves; Every second was precious for Song Jian. If the wolf spider demons blocked the exit of the underground cave, he would lose his life here. Whoosh~ A stinky green venom sprayed towards Song Jian, who immediately used the Bone Shield skill. A three-sided bone shield appeared around his body, continuously protecting him from the damage of the venom; In just a short while, the three shields turned green due to the venom with faint corrosive green smoke rising from them. Although their defense was reduced, they could still last for quite some time. The venoms damage wasnt high, but its negative effects were terrible. Even Song Jians passive skill, Thick-skinned, couldnt completely resist them, but merely weaken them. At this moment, more than a dozen wolf spider demons had returned to the cave entrance. When they saw Song Jian rushing towards them, they immediately lifted their bone spears and hurled them at him; Bang, bang, bang~ The bone shield faced its most severe test, as dozens of bone spears ruthlessly pierced it, and radial cracks appeared at the point of impact. In a short while, the three bone shields shattered simultaneously, and palm-sized fragments scattered in all directions. The narrow entrances wolf spider demons were shot by the fragments like a downpour. Enemy of the Death God skill dealt 500 points of true damage in an instant, losing nearly one-third of their vitality points; However, this damage still could not deter them. They blocked the entrance with their bodies and didnt give Song Jian the chance to escape; Soul Wander! Song Jians figure instantly turned transparent as he charged towards the crowd. Before the wolf spider demons at the entrance could react, Song Jian had already passed through their bodies and entered the passageway; Soul Wanders first three seconds made him invincible and allowed him to pass through any obstacles. Due to the effect of the epic necklace, Concealment Necklace, the duration extended from three to nearly four seconds, giving Song Jian enough time to pass through the entire passageway and escape from the underground cave; The passageway was dim, and countless wolf spider demons had already rushed in. Yet Song Jian kept accelerating through the passageway, passing through their bodies undetected. He escaped, he got away. Catch him! The wolf spider demons blocking the entrance roared in fear with their abyssal language. As Song Jian fled the underground cave, they saw their miserable fate approaching. In his soul state, Song Jian saw not the bodies of the wolf spider demons but various sizes of soul energy. Some wolf spider demons had powerful soul energy like a kerosene lamp, while others had soul energy like a soccer ball-sized light group; Song Jian didnt have time to think and rushed forward blindly. Four seconds was not too long, but it was not short either, and he couldnt afford to waste it. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed a large ball of light appearing ahead. The soul energy in it was like a small sun, and he even felt a burning sensation as he approached it; Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist! Song Jian had no way to retreat, so he clenched his teeth and charged towards the soul energy sun. As he passed through the body of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, it seemed to sense something and suddenly stopped. It roared angrily at Song Jian and raised its spine-like magic staff. A scorching black flame flew towards Song Jian; Boom! The black flame engulfed Song Jian entirely, but since he was invulnerable at the moment, an immune number floated above his head. However, the black flame explosion still caused damage to the nearby wolf spider demons. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist was shocked and prepared to continue attacking, but then it saw the spider demons burned by the black flame wailing miserably. It paused, and by the time it wanted to search for Song Jian again, he had already disappeared, and the passageway behind it was filled with wolf spider demons. Roaring angrily, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist slammed its magic staff into the ground; Boom! A shockwave spread out from the ground, sending all the surrounding wolf spider demons flying. While the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist stepped over the spider demons on the ground and chased after Song Jian; Song Jians speed was extremely fast. Plus, he was in a soul state and surrounded by darkness, making it nearly impossible to be detected by the naked eye. After escaping the underground cave, Song Jian headed towards the stone tower. On his way, he found the bodies of several abyssal slaves and some others who still had more than half of their vitality points. When they saw Song Jian, they immediately surrounded him; Stop all enemies behind! Song Jian commanded directly. At this moment, the guards guarding the stone tower were all gone. Song Jian quickly rushed to the third floor, took out the fang, and slashed it against the Abyssal Chains binding Kekaul; Chapter 787: 787: Sacrifice Chapter 787: Chapter 787: Sacrifice Song Jian felt as if he was dancing on the edge of a blade, one false step and he would fall into a deep abyss. The Abyssal Chains shattered inch by inch under the collision of fangs, and the angel Kekaul let out a satisfied moan. Its wings sprung open vigorously as a powerful aura radiated from it. Thank you, human, for saving me. To express my gratitude, I will be your most loyal guardian until you leave Abyssal Hell, ready to sacrifice my life for yours! Kekaul bowed respectfully to Song Jian. Only then did Song Jian realize that the angel Kekaul in front of him was also a level fifty, possessing the peak power of first-order combat level. However, it was rated as elite, not lord, and its strength was a notch below that of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. Most importantly, in Kekauls attribute bar, there was a weakened status. All attributes were reduced by thirty percent, meaning that Kekaul currently only possessed the combat power of seventh-order at its peak. To let Kekaul halt the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist probably wouldnt be significantly better than his Abyssal Slaves. However, this mission still left Song Jian quite satisfied as he had obtained the Abyssal Demon Flame of the Sixth Abyss Demon King. Not only did the grade of the Book of the Abyss upgrade, but the Abyssal Demon Flame he controlled also went up a level. For Song Jian, there was no better reward than this. ... We need to leave here first, the demons are coming! After saying this, a pair of iron wings emerged from Song Jians back. He broke through the wall of the third layer of the stone tower and flew towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. In just a few short minutes, Song Jian realized that he had lost contact with all his demon slaves. If he didnt leave now, the stone tower would likely be surrounded by Wolf Spider Demons. Kekaul hesitated for a moment. But quickly, he felt a strong aura closing in swiftly, his face changed color. It was the Wolf Spider Demon Priest who had captured him earlier. While he was severely injured at the time, his current state wasnt much stronger. Although death was only a release for Kekaul and he didnt fear it which was why he pledged to fight side by side with Song Jian, even at the cost of his own life if he could survive, Kekaul wouldnt throw his life away intentionally. With a single stroke of his grey wings, Kekaul followed closely behind, flying towards the outside of the Demon Slayer Canyon. Watching the two shadows in the sky, the Wolf Spider Demon Priests eyes glowed bright red. She gritted her teeth, You wont escape Then, she turned around and told a Wolf Spider Demon Guard beside her, Go notify the other priests. Tell them I have important matters to discuss! Inside the Demon Guardian Temple, there wasnt merely the Wolf Spider Demon, there were other six demon races as well. They were all subordinates of the Abyss Demon King and were all dedicated to resurrecting their own Demon Lord. When they heard that the Wolf Spider Demon had lost the key resurrection tool of their king and the unique Abyssal Demon Flame of the Demon Lord, the other demon races laughed at the Wolf Spider Demons while also raising their guard. Iphisna, I heard you lost the resurrection artifact of the Sixth Demon King? Is that true? Hahaha! A demon with a goats skull laughed and strolled into the conference hall of the Demon Guardian Temple. A shade of anger flushed Iphisnas ancient face, but before she could speak, the other demon priests also walked into the conference hall one after another. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, Kubisuo, if you think that the goat-faced clan doesnt need any information from me, feel free to leave now! Iphisna said with a stern face. Hmph, its just a mere human who has infiltrated Abyssal Hell. Find him, capture him, and kill him. I dont need any information from you! Kubisuo, the ritualist of the Goat-faced Demon Clan, said with a scornful laugh. Despite his words, he made no move to leave. Instead, he merely lifted his goats head and stood arrogantly in place. Kubisuo, you may consider humans as worthless, but dont forget; it was a human who once killed the seven great Demon Lords! A Demon Ritualist, holding a huge scythe and looking like a shadow, spoke in a raspy voice. As soon as the Great Demon Priest Saffer began to speak, the faces of the other seven ritualists changed drastically. The fall of the Abyss Demon King is a taboo among them, not something that can be casually spoken of. Saffer, I really want to see what will happen when the second Demon Lord revives and hears how freely you speak of his demise, a Demon Ritualist burning with dark red flames, with a sinister smile on his face like a venomous snake, stared at the Great Demon Priest Saffer, who was shrouded in black fog. Black, I think you wont live to see the day the great Lords revive! Saffer slightly lifted his head, revealing a pair of blood-red eyes from beneath his black hood. The Flame Demon Ritualists face completely changed. Among the seven major demonic clan ritualists, he could more or less gauge the others powers, but he was utterly unable to see through Saffer. But Black guessed that Saffers power was definitely formidable. Perhaps only the Fallen Angel Priest Ailei could overpower him. The others were no match for the Great Demon Priest Saffer. Enough, are you trying to instigate infighting? The scantily-clad Abyssal Succubus Ritualist with a voluptuous figure and a pair of tiny wings on her back, Mesomiya, snapped. Upon hearing Mesomiyas voice, almost all the demon ritualists couldnt help but shudder. Her voice was filled with seductive power, and just hearing her speak sparked a flame in all the demon ritualists bellies, even the female Wolf Spider Ritualist blushed and silently cursed in her heart. The combat power of the Abyssal Succubus Clan was arguably the weakest among the seven major demon clans. Still, no other demon clan wanted to be their enemy. Thats because all who stood against the Abyssal Succubus Clan became their slaves. The Abyssal Succubi possessed an innate talent for charm. Unless the victim had strong willpower, no matter how powerful they were, they would fall under their spell unsuspectingly. Mesomiya is right. Internal fights are forbidden in the Abyss Demon Clan! The three heads of the silently-watching Cerberus Demon Ritualist spoke in unison. The furthest right head turned to the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist and asked, Iphisna, why did you call us here? Surely not just to inform us that a human thief stole the key item for reviving the Sixth Demon King? An instant fury appeared on Iphisnas aged face. She took a deep breath and said, This human didnt just steal the task of the Sixth Demon King, but he also stole the Abyssal Demon Flame controlled by the Sixth Demon King! Upon hearing Iphisna speak, several Demon Ritualists gasped in shock, exclaiming, How is that possible! Chapter 788: 789: Bounty Hunter Chapter 788: Chapter 789: Bounty Hunter To call the Abyssal Demon Flame a sacred object of Abyssal Hell would not be an exaggeration. Even ordinary Abyss creatures wouldnt dare to touch it. Only powerful Abyss creatures, possessing formidable Abyssal Power, have the right to touch the Abyssal Demon Flame. However, only the seven great Abyss Demon Kings can extract power from it. Upon hearing that Song Jian was able to touch and steal the Sixth Demon Kings Abyssal Demon Flame, almost all the demon ritualists couldnt believe the truth. If the opponent could steal the Sixth Demon Kings Abyssal Demon Flame, it meant that he could also steal the Abyssal Demon Flames of the other Demon Kings. How could one be prepared for a thief for a thousand days if one only commits theft for one day? The fact that he could touch and steal the Abyssal Demon Flame was the reason why demon ritualists had to deal with Song Jian; Seeing the shocked expressions on the other priests faces, Iphisna continued, The weapon this human uses is a longsword, and it releases dark gold Sword Qi If Iphisnas first piece of information was shocking, this one was frightening to everyone! What, do you mean this human and that human from before are are A trace of fear involuntarily appeared on the face of the Flame Demon ritualist; ... I didnt say that! Iphisna looked at the Flame Demon ritualist coldly and said, I just told you what I saw. As for this humans identity, its for you to judge! Using a sword and dark gold Sword Qi doesnt necessarily mean that this human has any relationship with that powerful person from before the Goat-faced Demon ritualist said softly. But clearly, his words didnt get the approval of the other demon ritualists. Kill him. We must kill this human. We cannot let the past events repeat themselves! Ailei, the Fallen Angel Priest, said solemnly. Exactly, kill him before he grows too strong. Dont even spare his soul! Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All the demon ritualists chimed in. The Wolf Spider Demon ritualists mouth curled into a triumphant smile, but it quickly disappeared, and he remained silent. If he relied solely on the Wolf Spider Demons, he wouldnt be able to catch Song Jian and snatch back the Sixth Demon Kings tusks. Now, there was a higher chance of capturing and even killing Song Jian by dragging the other six Abyss Demon races into the fray; At this time, Song Jian had already escaped from Broken Stone Mountain and entered Demon Slayer Canyon. Looking at the dark hole behind him, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. The task was extremely difficult, and if it werent for the gains along the way, Song Jian would have been unable to persevere; Kekaul, what should we do now? Song Jian asked the angel who had been following him. Kekaul looked at Song Jian with a surprised expression and said, You have already saved me. Now I am just your guard. How would I know what you want to do? Song Jian paused and quickly opened the taskbar. He had completed the first part of the epic tasksaving the angel Kekaulbut the next part of the task hadnt been released yet! Whats going on? Do I need to meet some conditions to get the next step? Song Jian sighed, guessing that he hadnt met the requirements to trigger the next part of the task, which was why it was stuck at this stage. Such a situation was common. Whenever there was a chain of tasks, players would encounter this issue. Some players couldnt trigger the next step for a long time, leaving the chain tasks until the time limit was reached and they automatically failed; Its important to note that almost all tasks have time limits. Some tasks will state the limit, while others will hide it within the task content. The higher the rank and better the rewards for a task, the shorter the time allowed to complete it. If Song Jian couldnt trigger the next step in time, he might fail this epic task; However, failure was rare because as long as you followed the tasks requirements, you would eventually trigger the next stage. The problem was when you didnt do anything and gave up; Now that Ive obtained the Sixth Demon Kings Abyssal Demon Flame, I just need to get the Abyssal Demon Flames of the remaining Demon Kings. Since I know the location is here, I can search again after I rest a bit and the Wolf Spider Demons have calmed down! Song Jian thought. What he didnt know was that at this moment, the Abyss Demon Guardian Temple had gathered representatives of the seven great Abyss Demon races, and several high priests were discussing how to kill him and completely destroy him; Meanwhile, at the entrance to the Demon Slayer Canyon, wave after wave of Abyss players began to enter the canyon, not just these players but also a large number of NPCs appearing at the entrance to Demon Slayer Canyon. These people had come to hunt down Song Jian, and the most eye-catching among them was a group from the Fallen Angel Alliance, led by Thomas. Behind him was a group of well-equipped elite players who were all at least level 35. However, anyone familiar with the Fallen Angel Alliance would know that these people were in no way comparable to the previous group of elite players organized by Thomas to hunt down the world BOSS. In fact, this group was elite reserves of the Fallen Angel Alliance. After the elite team was annihilated, a great cost was incurred to cultivate the elite reserve players of the Fallen Angel Alliance. Their purpose in hunting down Song Jian was twofoldone, it was for the reputation of the Fallen Angel Alliance, and two, it was to test the Abyss players of the elite reserve team. Seeing the Fallen Angel Alliance players at the entrance, the Abyss players nearby, who also had the same goal, showed various emotionsadmiration, jealousy, and disdain. Many of them looked at the Alliance players mockingly; Since the news of the Fallen Angel Alliance accident came to light, many other alliances in the Flame Furnace have been gloating. Even some random individuals unrelated to the Alliance expressed a sense of schadenfreude at their misfortune. Hey, looks like the Fallen Angel Alliance is dead set on killing that human. Theyre going all out in their pursuit! a nearby Abyss player whispered; Hmph, these people cant be compared with the previous elite team. The elite team was wiped out. What can they expect to do? Give away their heads? Hard to say, last time it was because of the World BOSS. This time theyre specifically hunting down the human. No matter how strong he is, hes only one person. So many people attacking him at once would finish him off! Do you think its as easy as hitting a wooden stake? Wont the guy run or hide? Besides, with so many people entering the Demon Slayer Canyon, itll take a lot of time just to clear the monsters! The people from the Fallen Angel Alliance, hearing the surrounding discussions, looked displeased. However, they maintained their discipline and did not argue with the bystanders. They soon entered Demon Slayer Canyon and vanished from everyones sight; Just then, an NPC wearing a black cloak and a cowboy hat, carrying an old-fashioned Mauser rifle on his shoulder, appeared before everyone. He entered the Demon Slayer Canyon without hesitation, moving quickly and leaving only a dark shadow in everyones vision. But everyone who saw him couldnt help but gasp, as this NPC seemed to be well-known among Abyss players. Chapter 789: 790: Players Chapter 789: Chapter 790: Players Legendary Bounty Hunter, the Abyss Gunner Burn! A player exclaimed. What? That NPC in the black windbreaker is the legendary Gunner? someone nearby said with a shocked expression. Others also started to discuss. After all, the name of Burn the Abyss Gunner resounded too loudly. Every player who chose the Abyss profession and entered Abyssal Hell, even if they hadnt seen him, had heard of his famous name; The Abyss Gunner, just like the Soul Ripper, both are epic professions, but unlike the player who had only held the Soul Ripper profession for a few months, Burn was an NPC who had been an Abyss Gunner for at least over a decade, mastering almost all of the core skills of the Abyss Gunner. His strength is incomparable to that of a newly appointed Soul Ripper. Even the Abyss player who has only a few core professions can hardly match him; Burn seems to be a wandering NPC, he does not stay in one place for too long, but if the reward in a certain area is high, he would always appear. Some players have tried to contact him, wanting to inherit his profession, but they have never succeeded; ... However, Burn posts many tasks, and the rewards for these tasks are very substantial. Sometimes, you can even learn some common skills of the Abyss Gunner, and thats why most Abyss players know him. After all, having an NPC like a self-operating task issuer in the players hearts is like having an adventure in the game. As long as you meet them, you always get some benefits; Seeing Burn appear, the players, who were initially hesitant, rushed towards Demon Slayer Canyon. They didnt care about whether they could kill Song Jian and claim the high reward, as long as they could obtain some benefits from Burn, it would be worth it for them. Song Jian left Broken Stone Mountain with the Angel Kekaul and headed towards the exit of Demon Slayer Canyon. Suddenly, he found that there seemed to be fewer monsters in Demon Slayer Canyon. After running for hundreds of meters, he didnt even find a single Flame Demon, as if all the Flame Demons in this area had been cleared. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him, hovering about ten meters above the ground. He was wearing a black robe, his face hidden under his cloak, even his attributes were all hidden. Song Jian frowned. This was an Abyss player and it looked like he had been waiting here for a long time. You Song Jian was about to speak when he saw the player in the air wave his magic staff at him. Suddenly, a dark fireball was shot at him; Seeing the dark fireball howling towards him, Song Jian didnt act. Kekaul at his side immediately rushed up with his sword. Heretic, accept your judgment! With a swipe of his sword, Divine Power erupted, colliding with the dark fireball. Bang! The fireball exploded, sparks scattering in all directions. The player in the air began to chant spells. The unique tone of the Abyss language echoed in the air, and a black chain slowly manifested around him, slithering around him like a python; Seeing this Abyssal Chain, Kekauls expression changed. Being bound by the Abyssal Chains for hundreds of years had left him traumatized. But as Kekaul was hesitating, the Abyss player in mid-air had completed his spell. With a wave of his magic staff, the black Abyssal Chains snaked around him, and like a venomous snake, shot towards Angel Kekaul; Kekaul showed a trace of fear on his face, gritted his teeth and slashed at the Abyssal Chains with his sword. With a clang, the Abyssal Chains were cut in two. But the severed Abyssal Chains, just like two snakes, entwined Kekauls arm and coiled towards his body. In no time, they had Kekaul tightly bound. Having lost control of his body, Kekaul fell from the sky. Song Jian was left speechless. No matter how weak he was, he was still a level 50 boss. Was he caught just like that? With such strength, dont come out and make a fool of yourself. Assisting me in a fight? Itd be nice if you didnt hinder me! Song Jian complained inwardly. With a thought, four swords shot out like meteors towards the player in mid-air; Seeing the four swords flying towards her, the players face finally showed a serious expression. With a corner of her mouth lifted, she muttered, Interesting! Although her voice was small, Song Jian could hear it clearly and was taken aback: Huh, its a female player? Abyss players can be considered a hell race. After changing their profession, some abnormalities appear on their bodies. They might grow horns, brandish black tattoos, or scales appear on their bodies. These phenomena are something that ordinary players couldnt accept. In addition, the harsh environment of Abyssal Hell, very few female players would choose Abyss profession. Seeing the four swords coming, Katie smiled faintly. With a wave of her magic staff, a transparent shield with a metallic luster appeared in front of her. Within the transparent shield, you could see hair-thin lines, like a spider web, embedded in the interior of the shield; Boom, boom, boom, boom! The four swords were originally hitting Katie from different directions. But the moment this shield appeared, they were all attracted to it, slashing at the transparent shield that she had summoned; The most important thing was that the shield skill Katie used was noticeably stronger than Song Jians Bone Shield. Four sword skills unleashed at once could cause damage exceeding 3000 points. But slashing on this shield could only make it tremor slightly. Katies face was adorned with a look of contempt, but Song Jian looked shocked. Although he didnt use all his strength, how could his attack not even break the opponents defense? For the first time, Song Jian doubted his own attack; The most remarkable characteristic of the Sword Master profession was its strong attack. Even without the Dark Gold weapon set, Song Jians damage was not something ordinary players could resist. Moreover, four swords could cause four times the damage. Not even the most robust Abyss Shield Striker could withstand Song Jians attack; Invincibility effect? Song Jians mind lit up, and he quickly understood. Ordinary invincibility, attack effecting an immune prompt, but when attacking this Abyss players transparent shield, there was no prompt, leading to a misconception that the opponent had robust defense; Invincibility will last for a while, lets see how long you can hold on! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and with a thought, four swords spun in the air, continuing to slash at Katie; Chapter 790 - 791: Forming an Alliance Chapter 790: Chapter 791: Forming an Alliance Katies face turned pale, her cheeks bearing black patterns like blooming roses, and two small, sharp horns were sprouting on top of her head. Seeing that Song Jian had not ceased attacking her, Katie immediately spoke, Do you know, youre about to die! By your hands? Song Jian sneered. His four long swords kept attacking. Even though the shield Katie had conjured did not show any damage numbers, it had already begun to crack. Katie was horrified. She had never expected Song Jians attack to be this strong. She had battled a five-member team before, and until she killed all five, they hadnt managed to break her shields defense. Katie was startled by Song Jians strikes. While Song Jian couldnt see the shields damage, Katie saw it clearly. Her skill only rendered her invincible for the first three seconds, after which it merely reduced 35% of the damage. Given Song Jians attack intensity, the shield would completely shatter in about five more seconds. If the shield breaks, with Katies defense, she would probably be killed instantly by Song Jian. ... She had to either flee immediately or make Song Jian stop attacking. Katie chose the latter. Do you know, nearly all Abyss players in the Flame Furnace have come to the Demon Slayer Canyon, and your bounty has attracted a lot of NPC bounty hunters! Katie spoke quickly, When the time comes, the entire Demon Slayer Canyon will be searched inch by inch. Youll have no place to hide. Right now, Im the only one who can help you! Song Jian paused, and with a gesture from his right hand, he halted his assault. He originally thought that he would only be hunted by members of the Fallen Angel Alliance. It had never occurred to him that his actions would alarm a main citys players, or even attract NPC bounty hunters. What happened exactly? Explain what happened. Why are so many people chasing me? Song Jian asked curiously. Dont you know what you have done? Katie sighed in relief when she saw Song Jian stop his attack. With a wave of her magic staff, the shield that had been badly damaged and almost unrecognizable gradually vanished. Katie slowly floated down from mid-air, standing before Song Jian. Her bloody-red eyes were filled with curiosity. Youre the bravest person Ive met! Katie smiled, My name is Katie, and I am the leader of the Thorny Bird Alliance! Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected the girl in front of him to be a leader of an alliance. We have fewer than three hundred members. Compared to the City of Hope, we are nothing! Katie laughed. Song Jians intel had been thoroughly sifted through by the people in the Flame Furnace. His public info was well-known. Ever since the City of Hope Alliance was established successfully, countless players wanted to join. The current City of Hope Alliance, however, had tough requirements for their new recruits. The three hundred players who had together defended the city were now core players, receiving significantly increased benefits. The selected players, after layers of screenings, exceeded six hundred. Almost all of the elite players in Doomsday City were included. The City of Hope Alliances power skyrocketed, and their fame had even spread beyond Doomsday City. I hope your information doesnt disappoint me, Song Jian wasnt moved by Katies compliment. He wasnt afraid of the Abyss players pursuit. He could always leave and return to the City of Hope Alliance. Still, if others found out he had left, he might be ambushed again just like last time. After all, every time he used the Abyssal Gate, he needed to wait for its one-day cooldown period. And he couldnt possibly not enter the Abyssal Hell since his mission was half completed. Do you know how much your bounty is in the Flame Furnace? The latest news is that your bounty has reached 1.8 million Doomsday Coins! Katie glanced at the information and said. As time went by, Song Jians bounty kept increasing. It was now the highest bounty ever offered in the Flame Furnaces history. The number of players hunting you has exceeded two thousand. In addition, some famous NPC bounty hunters, like Abyss Gunner Burn, Ghostly Phantom Lobos, and Abyss Wanderer Branqi, have also joined the hunt! Katie said, Mind you, these bounty hunters are very powerful. Each of them possesses the highest level of first-order combat power. However strong you are, you cant be a match for them! First-order combat power peak? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, feeling the pressure. Why do you want to help me? Song Jian asked. Of course, I need your help in return if I help you. You can freely come and go from the Abyssal Hell and youre also the leader of a strong alliance. I need your friendship! said Katie. What if I tell you that I dont need your help and that I wont be killed by those people. Would you believe me? Song Jian confidently stated. Katie was speechless. In her opinion, Song Jian was a little too arrogant. To her, even disregarding the Abyss players hunting him, any of the bounty hunters could easily overcome Song Jian. In that case, lets just wait and see. If you need my help, you can contact me through this! Katie threw a ring at Song Jian, then turned and walked away with an unhappy look. After Katie left, the Abyssal Chains that bound the Heavenly Angel Kekaul broke apart, and Kekaul, his face flushed, got up with a look of shame. Im sorry, I Kekaul said in a low voice. Song Jian made a dismissive gesture with his hand. Kekaul was not weak by any means. After all, he was a level-fifty elite Boss with a first-order combat power peak. However, after being chained for hundreds of years, Kekaul had perhaps forgotten most of his combat skills, and was in a weakened state. His current power was probably equivalent to a level-thirty-five elite Boss. Song Jian looked at the ring Katie had thrown him. The silver-quality ring was a communication ring, made in pairs. One can talk to the owner of the other ring with one of them, much like a walkie-talkie. Song Jian couldnt add Abyss players as friends, nor could he communicate with them. If it werent for the fact he knew Abyss languages, normal communication would have been impossible. To communicate long distances, he had to use tools. That was why Katie gave him one of the communication rings. After inspecting the rings features, Song Jian casually put it into his bag. Katie wouldnt help a player on an opposing team so wholeheartedly. Rather than bounties, she wanted more. This was a minor interruption. However, now that he knew many were out to kill him, Song Jian certainly wouldnt continue to the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon. Since you all want to kill me, lets have some fun right here! Song Jian snorted coldly, turned around, walked toward Broken Stone Mountain. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 791 - 792: The Pursuit to Kill Chapter 791: Chapter 792: The Pursuit to Kill Damn it, he wont shed a tear until he sees a coffin! Katie murmured, as she watched Song Jians retreating figure. When she learned that he was able to freely enter and exit the Abyssal Hell, she knew this was an amazing opportunity to strengthen the Thorny Bird Alliance. If they could grasp this chance properly, surpassing the Fallen Angel Alliance might not be impossible. However, upon meeting Song Jian, Katie found him to be incredibly arrogant. He was dismissive of her offers for help, which not only enraged her but also stirred in her a perverse pleasure at the thought of his misfortune. All the information she relayed to Song Jian was true. Many Abyss players had already entered the Demon Slayer Canyon and those bounty hunter NPCs from legends had emerged one after another. Whether for fame or high rewards, they would spare no efforts to kill Song Jian. Katie hadnt strayed far. She wanted to witness Song Jians despair. At his most helpless, she would step in to help him. Not only could she have the pleasure of mocking him then, but also the matter of allying with the City of Hope Alliance could naturally be settled C achieving two goals at once. Watching Song Jian walk towards the depth of the Demon Slayer Canyon, Katie began to laugh. The canyon ended at a massive cliff and the lava below churned relentlessly. There was no escape route. To leave, he would have to exit through the entrance of the canyon. ... At this point, in the Demon Guardian Temple, a few Demon Ritualists began to bicker again about how to capture Song Jian. Suddenly, the face of the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice changed. He had sensed that Song Jian was now approaching the Abyssal Demon Guardian Temple. Has the guy gone mad? The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice was startled and doubtful, but a smirk emerged on his face momentarily before quickly disappearing. He looked at the others, arguing about how to kill Song Jian. What are you all squabbling about? Dont you know that the guy is now outside the Guardian Temple and heading this way? Iphisna, the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice, with a look of fury on his old face, growled. Wait, are you saying that human kid dared to come back? Has he gone mad? Black, the Flame Demon Priest, said with an incredulous expression on his face. He must have other motives, perhaps trying to steal the resurrection tools of the other Demon Lords! Kubisuo, the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist suddenly suggested. The Demon Ritualists froze before breaking out in an angry roar. Kubisuos guess was highly plausible; if the Sixth Demon Kings resurrection tool could be stolen, the possibility of the other Demon Lords resurrection tools being targeted was high. Kill him! The Cerberus Demon Ritualists three heads echoed, and a long howl spread far and wide from its mouths. It couldnt wait to summon its kin and start the hunting of Song Jian. Right, perhaps this kid doesnt realize that Iphisna can sense his presence. Maybe his goal is the resurrection tools. We only have one chance, we cant let him escape again, kill him! said Saffer, the Great Demon Priest. Kill the human! Almost all the priests roared in unison. Half an hour later, the temple was emptied as the horde of monsters led by the seven Abyssal Demon Sacrifices flooded out like a tide. Song Jian hadnt gone far. As soon as the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice began to move, Song Jian turned and ran towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. The angel Kekauls face was filled with confusion. He had followed Song Jian away from the Demon Guardian Temple, and then followed him back towards it, they had paused, and now they were running towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. Kekaul didnt know what Song Jian was planning, but he did know that Song Jian was toying with the abyssal demons and those chasing him. Before long, the roars of demons echoed in succession like a tidal wave from behind. Turning his head, Kekaul saw countless demons streaming from the tunnel in the Broken Stone Mountain that Song Jian had dug. Kekauls face changed, but it quickly hardened again; Boom! The long sword in his hand burned with golden flames, and with it held high, Kekaul shouted loudly, Glory is my life! Battle, let this world Song Jians face changed dramatically, seeing Kekauls demeanor, he actually wanted to rush towards the demons and fight these demons to death! Are you insane, run! Song Jian roared at Kekaul, the steel wings behind him spread out, and he flew towards the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon; Kekaul suddenly froze. Originally, he thought Song Jian was going to leave him to hold the enemies off, he didnt expect, to be asked to run. Was he still charging? Wouldnt it be embarrassing if he didnt charge after getting this emotional? S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kekaul hesitated for a moment, and without a word, his grey wings unfolded and he frantically followed behind Song Jian; Although these abyss demons cant fly, many of them possess long-range attack capabilities, and the Demon Slayer Canyon can only fly up to a height of ten or so meters, beyond that, they would be chopped down by the infinite Sword Qi contained in the sky above the canyon; Once the abyss demons behind them catch up, the two people who can only fly a dozen meters would be perfect live targets, being shot down within minutes; Now near the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon, there were over a thousand abyss players, like treasure hunters, bending their heads and searching every inch of the canyon, some players even took out exploration tools to look for Song Jians possible hiding places, using all kinds of search methods, determined to find Song Jian. In addition to these abyss players, many NPCs were also searching for Song Jian. At this time, the Abyss Gunner Burn seemed to sense something, suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp, staring into the middle distance; You want to escape through the air? Heh, ridiculous!, Burn directly grabbed the old-fashioned rifle on his shoulder, aiming at Song Jian in mid-air, and firmly pulled the trigger; Bang! With a muffled boom, the bullet visibly flew towards Song Jian at a speed visible to the naked eye; Song Jian in the mid-air had already seen a large group of players appearing in front of him, a smirk floated up at the corner of his mouth, ready to dive down, but suddenly heard a gunshot, his heart immediately sunk. With a thought, a three-sided Bone Shield appeared in front of him. As soon as the Bone Shield was summoned, Song Jian saw a spark on one of the shields in front of him, a brass bullet as thick as a finger was continuously rotating on the surface of the Bone Shield like a drill; Within less than two seconds, the Bone Shield made a crisp sound and shattered directly, and the brass bullet drilled viciously into Song Jians shoulder. Chapter 792 - 793: Escape Chapter 792: Chapter 793: Escape A spurt of fresh blood shot out, and Song Jian felt as if he had been struck on the shoulder by a heavy hammer. He groaned and began to plummet to the ground; When he hit the ground, Song Jian discovered that the attack had not only pierced through his shoulder, but also left a fist-sized hole in the steel wings behind him; A damage number of over eight hundred floated above his head, which made Song Jian astonished. He knew that he was currently wearing a Dark Gold Quality suit, and his defense bonus from the equipment alone was higher than that of an ordinary Sword and Shield Warrior. On top of that, he possessed first-tier Combat Power, and his stats had increased by a large margin. If an average player with ordinary equipment had taken such a hit, they would have been instantly killed; Seeing the over eight hundred points of damage floating above Song Jians head, Burns eyebrows furrowed, and a realization soon came to him after he quickly calculated the numbers in his heart; How is it possible for his defense to be so strong?! Burn hesitated slightly in his heart, but he still rushed towards Song Jians direction; Seeing Song Jian being attacked, Angel Kekaul raised his sword and was about to charge at Burn, but he was stopped by Song Jian; ... Keep hovering in midair and observe the situation! Song Jian ordered. Kekaul was stunned, as thousands of players were rushing towards Song Jian, and a large group of Abyss demons were chasing him from behind. Caught in a pincer attack, Kekaul didnt know what else to observe C was now not the time to escape? Human, I will not leave you behind and run away on my own! There was a hint of gratitude on Kekauls face, as he thought Song Jian was trying to create an opportunity for him to escape. After all, the only way to get away now was to take to the air under this kind of encirclement; Song Jian rolled his eyes and didnt bother to deal with this guy who seemed to have become somewhat rigid-headed after being imprisoned for hundreds of years; Soul Wander! Song Jians figure instantly turned transparent, and he ran diagonally towards where the Abyss players were. Instead of rushing into the crowd of players, he avoided them at an angle. Burn frowned. Song Jian had fallen from the sky, but he was the only one who could see that since the distance was too far and there were too few people with such a far sight. Now, it seemed that no one other than him had noticed Song Jians whereabouts. But after falling, Song Jian seemed to have used some sort of stealth technique and had disappeared. Even Burns ultra-far vision couldnt find his target. Hmph, do you think you can escape by stealth? Its useless! Watch me break your hidden state! Burn snorted coldly: Eye of Defeating Evil! Soon, a black Abyssal aura quickly emerged around his eye sockets, looking as if numerous tiny tentacles were extending from his eyes and crawling towards his cheeks; Huh, whats that up ahead? Burn did not find Song Jian, as his speed was too fast, and even the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist would find it difficult to spot him under his transparent state, let alone Burn who only had the strength of a level 35 elite BOSS. However, with the help of his ultra-far sight and the skill bonus of the Eye of Defeating Evil, Burn discovered a tide-like swarm of demon monsters rushing towards him from ahead. These monsters were all level 35 to 40 elite BOSSes, with thousands of them covering the area like a dark mass. Burn was petrified on the spot, trembling all over. After a moment, he let out a sharp scream and turned to flee towards the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon. Hey, look at that legendary Bounty Hunter. Whats wrong with him? Its like hes seen a ghost! a player who saw Burn running away with a terrified face, asked curiously; Actually, many players hadnt paid all their attention to chasing Song Jian. Instead, a significant number of them were watching Abyss Gunner Burn. This legendary Bounty Hunter often issued some tasks with generous rewards, but he didnt stay in one place and was difficult to encounter as he often wandered around different areas. The players behind Burn saw him running towards them with a frightened face, and they all showed delighted expressions as they surrounded him; Honorable Abyss Gunner, is there anything I can help you with? An Abyss player, whose body was covered in dark green scales, said to Burn with a full-faced smile; Honorable Bounty Hunter, this is a gift I offer you, hoping to gain your friendship; An Abyss player shouted loudly while holding up a blue-quality ring. Presenting items to an NPC could gain their friendship. The higher the value of the items, the more favorable the NPC would be. In the players view, the value of a blue-quality ring was already very high. Even the rewards for Burns tasks were mostly blue-quality items; However, the player was employing a long-term plan, not caring about the gain or loss of one or two items. As long as he could get Burns favor and inherit his profession, it would be a profitable exchange no matter how many items he offered. Mr. Burn, Im Hello, Mr. Burn, can I ask Players used various means to try and gain Burns tasks, but he looked at the crowd of Abyss players surrounding him, his forehead bulging with veins and his face full of anger. Get the hell out of my way! Dont block me! Burn grabbed an Abyss player in front of him and threw him away furiously; System: Your behavior has disgusted the Abyss Gunner Burn, and your favorability with him has decreased by 10 points; The Abyss players surrounding Burn all received this message at almost the same time and were left dumbfounded; Move away! Burn was extremely anxious at this moment, as every second he was delayed reduced his chances of escape. However, he couldnt say anything, because he needed these guys to block the demons behind him and buy him time to escape; System: Your behavior has disgusted the Abyss Gunner Burn, and your favorability with him has decreased by 20 points; Every few seconds, the system sent out a message, causing the Abyss players surrounding Burn to panic and start retreating to the back one after the other; They didnt know why Burn was so angry. Could it be because there were too many people? Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Burn pushed away the players in front of him and quickly ran towards the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon; At that moment, the leading Abyss players suddenly felt the ground tremble slightly, as if there was an earthquake; Whats going on? The searching players looked at each other in confusion. Just then, a player looked forward with a terrified face and exclaimed, Look at that! What is that? In the dim canyon, a large mass of shadows appeared ahead, charging towards the group of Abyss players like a tidal wave; Thank you to Piercing Piggies for the reward of 100 Qidian Coins~ Chapter 793 - 794: Merits Chapter 793: Chapter 794: Merits Run! A player from the Abyss at the front yelled out a heart-wrenching scream, a look of terror flashed across his face as he turned and ran toward the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon at full speed; Can you escape? The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice spotted the crowd of Abyss Players ahead and a vicious grin broke out on his face. As he raised his Magic Staff, countless tiny, gray light beams burst from the tip of his staff towards dozens of fleeing players; Each gray light beam headed straight for a running Abyss Player. As the beam neared a player, it suddenly swelled into a giant gray spider web, completely engulfing the player. Every strand of the web shimmered with a gray metallic sheen, no matter how much the players struggled, they were helpless against the constraining spider web. The Abyss Demons and players were locked in a life-or-death battle. The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice couldnt pinpoint Song Jians exact location, but it sensed he was nearby likely mixed in among these players. Humans, you cant escape! The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifices eyes shone with cruelty. With a wave of his Magic Staff, a multitude of Wolf Spider Demons charged toward the crowd. The players ensnared by the spider web wailed in agony, their bodies torn apart by the Wolf Spider Demons; ... Behind them, the Cerberus Demon Sacrifice let out a furious roar from its three heads, releasing a shower of flaming poison that instantly killed over a dozen Abyss players, among them two NPC Bounty Hunters. Damn it, the monsters are rampaging, run! Level fifty Boss monsters, so many of them, what are they trying to do All the Abyss Players were dumbfounded, wishing they had extra legs to escape faster. A tidal wave of monsters was charging at them, forcing even the strongest players to retreat; Amidst the chaos, Song Jian melded into the crowd, taking on the invisibility of the Abyss Concealment Skill. As the Abyss Gunner turned and fled, Song Jian had already left the heat of the battle and could use the Abyss Concealment Skill. The crowd was in total disarray, oblivious to the stealthy human right next to them. The Abyss Concealment Skill didnt slow down Song Jian at all, so he wasnt running any slower than the others; Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hes right ahead, dont let him get away! The Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice pointed towards the fleeing mass and roared loudly; The other Abyss Demon Sacrifices also let out furious roars, commanding the Abyss Demons to chase in Song Jians direction; Only the Wolf Spider Demon Sacrifice Iphisna could detect Song Jians location. Other sacrifices could not sense Song Jians presence. Angel Kekaul cluelessly floating in mid-air, suddenly feeling like a burden. Song Jian actually didnt need its help; As soon as Song Jians Soul Wander cooldown was over, he activated it immediately. With double his normal speed, he swiftly outpaced the pursuing Abyss Players and headed toward the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon. Group after group of Abyss players fell to the ground, with the Abyss Demons behind them looking like a tide. Seeing them, the Abyss players instinctively turned and fled, not having the slightest inclination to fight. System: You instigated a rampage of the Abyss Demons, slaying player Ding Quan, who is a civilian. This is an honorable kill and you have been rewarded 1 Honor Point; System: You instigated a rampage of the Abyss Demons, slaying player Carter who is a civilian. This is an honorable kill and you have been rewarded 1 Honor Point; Song Jians system alert was filling with messages just like a waterfall. In no time, his Honor Points exceeded one hundred, still increasing at a speed of one per second. All the Abyssal Demons were targeting Song Jian; every Abyss player they killed, Song Jian got part of the credit even though he didnt lift a finger. He was able to share a portion of the honor. However, the majority of the Abyss players were just ordinary civilians, so for each Abyss player killed by the Abyssal Demons, Song Jian only gained a minor increase in his honor value. Nonetheless, Song Jians honor value was rapidly increasing. When he finally escaped the Demon Slayer Canyon, his honor value had actually surpassed five hundred points. This meant that in just over ten minutes, more than four hundred Abyss players had died within the Demon Slayer Canyon. Song Jian took a glance behind him, unsure as to what extent the Abyssal Demons would chase him. Perhaps they would cease their pursuit at the entrance of the Demon Slayer Canyon? However, Song Jian quickly felt an evil intent enveloping him, as if a voice was constantly hissing in his ear: I will not rest until you are dead! It looks like you guys plan to chase me indefinitely! said Song Jian coldly, and continued to run forward. An hour later, the rate at which Song Jian was gaining honor value had gradually slowed, and at last, it almost ceased altogether. By this time, Song Jians honor value had reached over eight hundred and thirty points; had he tried to rack up this amount on his own, it would have likely taken him several months. Song Jian could feel that the demons chasing him had never given up, though the Abyss players behind him had bought him quite a bit of time. Once he had left the Demon Slayer Canyon, the Abyss players had scattered in all directions, but the Abyssal Demons were always on his tail. Song Jian could feel the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist getting closer and closer, while his Soul Wander ability was extremely powerful with only a minutes cooldown. It was thanks to this skill that Song Jian had managed to evade the Abyssal Demons. Three hours later, Song Jian looked exhausted. Continual use of Soul Wander was a great drain on his body strength; had he not prepared ample supplies before venturing into the Abyssal Hell, his Spirit Points from constantly using his ability would have long been depleted. However, at this point, a crimson city appeared ahead; it looked as if it was ablaze. He glanced over his shoulder, a smile creeping onto his face. If you dare, chase me into the city and kill me there! With a thought, Song Jians body turned transparent again as he rushed towards the Flame Furnace main city in the Desolate Highland. There were guards at the city gate, so Song Jian went around and arrived at the foot of the city wall, about ten meters away from the gate, where he quietly waited out the cooldown of his Soul Wander ability. At this moment, a black thread appeared in the distance, like a tidal wave, rushing towards the Flame Furnace city. Ding Ding Ding~ At the same time, a warning bell started to ring within the Flame Furnace city. Scores of guards, clad in armored gear, appeared atop the city walls. Just like the Abyss players, these NPC guards were also transformed, emanating a dense abyssal aura. Although they looked humanoid, they had actually turned into abyssal creatures! A moment later, the cooldown for Soul Wander was over; Song Jian gave his will and turned transparent again. Like a ghost, he passed through the thick city walls and entered the main city. Thank you Piercing Piggies for the gift of 500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 794 - 795: Transaction Chapter 794: Chapter 795: Transaction Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The main city of the Flame Furnace was in a state of full alert, with all its defenses activated and every city guard stationed on the walls. Many Abyss players in the main city, upon hearing the alarm, curiously gathered at the city gate, looking out at the swarm of monsters rushing towards them. Whats going on? Is this a monster attack on the city? Holy crap, there are so many bosses, all of them are level 35 and above elite bosses Look over there, there are some huge guys too, all of them are skull-level and Lord-level bosses! My god, what happened?! Interesting, I was getting sick of grinding monsters every day. Finally something interesting is happening. Is this a regional quest? ... So many bosses, if I killed just one, Id strike it rich. Haha! At this time, the city gate of Flame Furnace hadnt closed yet. Some players even wanted to go out and fight the monsters. But when they saw the number of monsters, they turned pale, retreated, and shouted to close the gate! It was simply too terrifying. If it was just one or two bosses, the players would have the courage to go out and fight. But with so many bosses, just a glance would be enough to deter them from even picking up their weapons due to the horrifying aura emitted by the bosses. Soon enough, a fierce battle unfolded between the monsters and the city of Flame Furnace. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist could clearly sense that Song Jian was inside the main city, and if they wanted to kill him, they had to break through the city! Boom, boom, boom~ The city level of Flame Furnace was much higher than that of the City of Hope Alliance. The powerful city cannons began to fire, tearing apart large swathes of monsters. The NPCs in the city stood on the walls, unleashing long-range attacks that sliced through the air and exploded on the densely packed monsters. Countless damage numbers floated above the heads of the monsters. At the main city, Abyss players also showed their prowess by joining the NPCs in attacking the monsters. They gained honor points in defending the city and gained prestige in the Flame Furnace. Standing on the walls and attacking was safe, easy, and low-risk. All they had to do was throw their skills out without worrying about dodging or evading the monsters. The city walls were filled with magical light and the sound of explosions. The area outside the Flame Furnaces main city instantly turned into a battlefield. As the cause of this chaotic situation, Song Jian strolled leisurely through the city while being invisible. During this time, Song Jian suddenly felt something in his inventory start to vibrate violently. Opening the inventory, he saw that the Communication Ring given to him by a player named Katie was shaking. Taking out the ring, Song Jian put it on his finger. Soon, Katies amazed voice came through the ring: Hey, hey, hey! Can you hear me? You actually made it out; youre amazing! What do you want? Song Jian asked. Ahem, are you now in the Flame Furnace? Katie asked. Seeming to think about it for a while, Song Jian replied, Yes. With monsters attacking the Flame Furnace, Song Jian lying about his location would be unbelievable even for himself. Why arent you leaving? Katie asked. Why should I leave? Song Jian retorted. Although he seemed to be in danger, he was actually as steady as a rock. Whether the Flame Furnace drove away the monsters or the monsters broke through the city, it had nothing to do with him. If worse came to worst, he could simply leave before the city fell. Katie was speechless. She hadnt expected that even at this point, Song Jians stubbornness still persisted. After a moment of silence, Katie seemed to have an idea and suddenly asked, Do you happen to have a lot of equipment that can only be used by Abyss professions? Song Jian was taken aback before a pained look crossed his face. This time, the players who pursued him and died in the Demon Slayer Canyon were probably close to a thousand, if not more. Moreover, those who dared to chase Song Jian in the canyon had very high-quality equipment. Adding the fact that Song Jian was their target, their chances of dropping equipment were extremely high. At this point, the Demon Slayer Canyon might be filled with high-quality equipment. Song Jian couldnt believe that all the players had been chased out by the Abyss demons. There had to be some who were able to evade their pursuit. After all, only Song Jian was their target, not the other players. As long as they hid and avoided direct confrontation, they had a high chance of surviving. Once the Abyss demons left the Demon Slayer Canyon, the equipment that dropped would be theirs for the taking. Taking all of this into account, the joy of gaining over 800 merit points vanished, and Song Jian felt like hed helped others gather equipment for nothing. Theres some. Do you want it? Song Jian asked casually. Compared to the equipment dropped in the Demon Slayer Canyon, the items in his inventory were worth nothing. Sell them to me. Its not like you can use them anyway, Katie said. She wanted to use this approach to gradually get closer to Song Jian and eliminate his wariness. As for the equipment Song Jian had, she didnt think it would hold much value. Sure, where do you want to trade? Song Jian agreed readily. Most of the equipment in his inventory belonged to the members of the Fallen Angel Elite Team, and the dozens of items indeed took up a lot of space. He wouldve thrown them away had it not been for the thought of trading the items. In an obscure alley in the Flame Furnace, Song Jian saw Katie wearing a black robe, with her entire face hidden under the hood. Displaying all of the equipment, Song Jian said, These are all of the items. Your alliance should be able to handle them, right? He showed off dozens of items that could only be used by Abyss professions. Most of the equipment was of silver quality, with only a handful of blue and gold quality. If not restricted to Abyss professions, their collective worth would be at least several million Doomsday Coins. Seeing Song Jians display, Katies expression hidden beneath her hood revealed a hint of shock. This was when she suddenly realized that the Mercenary Guild had increased the bounty on Song Jian because he nearly annihilated the entire Fallen Angel Alliance Elite Team while they were besieging a world boss. In other words, these items were worn by the members of the Fallen Angel Alliance Elite Team just a few days ago. Dark Gold Two-Handed Shield, Gold Magic Staff, Silver, Silver Longsword oh my god Katie moaned in her heart. All this equipment was of high quality, and if her small, 300-member alliance could get them all, their overall strength would surely increase significantly. Ill take them all! Katie declared resolutely. Thank you Bread84 for the 100 Qidian Coins~ Chapter 795 - 796: Transaction Chapter 795: Chapter 796: Transaction Katies main motivation for trading with Song Jian this time was to build a foundation for future dealings, estimating that the total value of Song Jians equipment would only amount to around two or three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins at most. No matter how much equipment he offers, Ill pay him 30% of the market price. No, make that 50%! That was Katies original intent, but when Song Jian displayed all his equipment, her plan fell by the wayside. Since Im making such a large purchase, could you please offer me a better price? Katie asked shyly. She initially planned to make Song Jian owe her a favour, but it now seemed that she was the one whod owe him a big one. After all, the value of the equipment on display was too high. Do you want it? Song Jian asked with a faint smile. ... Of course, I do! Katie retorted, rolling her eyes: These must be equipment from the Fallen Angel Alliances Elite Team, arent they? As black market goods, they cant be sold at the market price. You should offer me a lower price, especially since Im buying it all at once Katie put the favour to one side. Once she acquired all this equipment, the power of the Thorny Bird Alliance would surge significantly. Ill give you all this equipment for free! Song Jian said with a smile. As Katie was trying to haggle and persuade Song Jian to sell her the equipment at a lower price, his words left her dumbfounded. Wha-What? Youre giving it to me? she exclaimed incredulously. This batch of equipment, priced at a minimum of 3 million Doomsday Coins in the market, was enough to make an average player rich overnight. Indeed. Just help me with a small task and all this equipment will be yours, Song Jian said with a smile. Katies face lit up with excitement. Even if she wanted to kill Song Jian and claim the bounty of 1.8 million, an opportunity to gain 3 million Doomsday Coins was right in front of her, and she wasnt about to let it slip away. Speak up! Whether its climbing up the blade of a sword or diving into a sea of flames, as long as it wont get me killed, mention any request! she assured Song Jian, patting her chest. I want you to defeat the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist outside as quickly as possible, Song Jian said, narrowing his eyes. The Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist? Katie flinched and after hesitating for a moment, finally agreed: Alright, deal! Then, she took out a silver Contract Scroll, bit her finger to let out some blood, and quickly wrote the contract contents. With her handprint stamped on the bottom of the scroll, she handed it over to Song Jian: Sign this contract, and Ill get my team ready immediately. Song Jian took a look and it stated that Katie would kill the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, and he would provide the 67 pieces of equipment worth 3 million Doomsday Coins in return. But theres a time limit. You must kill it within half an hour, Song Jian added. What? But thats a Level 50 Lord BOSS! Katie exclaimed. There were seven Level 50 Lord Ritualists in the Demon Slayer Canyon which often wanders around the Demon Guardian Temple; it was no secret in the Flame Furnace. Did you think it would be easy to earn 3 million Doomsday Coins? Song Jian asked, squinting at Katie. Katie hesitated for a moment before nodding and added a time limit to the contract. After reading it through, Song Jian saw no problems and with his bleeding finger, printed his handprint on the contract. Boom! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The contract spontaneously flew into the air and disintegrated into ashes in a puff of black smoke. Alright, Ill gather my team! Katie headed towards the city walls right away while Song Jian quietly watched her receding figure. Given his current identity in the Flame Furnace, he could only take less-travelled roads and avoid encountering any NPCs or else hed be attacked. However, the Flame Furnace was currently under siege by monsters; the NPCs were either guarding the city on the walls or hiding in their rooms with the doors tightly shut. As long as Song Jian was careful, he wouldnt be discovered. It took Katie just five minutes to gather the online members of the Thorny Bird Alliance. Essentially, most players were attacking the BOSS from the city walls. As long as they dealt damage to the BOSS, they would earn Contribution Points once it was defeated. Thats why lots of players were farming Contribution Points from the city walls, after all, the citys artillery guns would do most of the work in killing the BOSS. Guys, focus on taking down the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist! Katie shouted in the group channel. Boss, the Ritualists are cunning; theyre standing too far away, we cant reach them! one of the players yelled back. Katie glanced at the city walls. Currently, the ones directly attacking were all Level 35 Elite Bosses, while the seven Level 50 Lord Bosses were standing outside the attack range of the citys artillery. These Bosses are cunning! Katie cursed under her breath. She checked the timeten minutes had already passed. If they continued like this, the Flame Furnace would be overrun before they even got to touch the Lord Bosses. With that thought, Katie took a strong leap forwards; her cloak billowing like wings as she soared into the air, heading towards the Lord Bosses. Holy shit! Our boss is fearless! Is she trying to commit suicide? Is she tired of attacking from the city walls and reckons its more fun to attack from within the group of monsters? Thats too risky! Be careful not to attract the mobs concentrated fire! Judging from her direction, it seems shes headed towards those Ritualists Katies actions left the players of the Thorny Bird Alliance flabbergasted. When had their guild master become so brave? Come closer, a bit more Katie muttered to herself, slowly and carefully getting closer in mid-air: You cant see me, none of you can see me! The Ritualists were all focused on the distant city walls, watching the steady decrease in the walls durability while the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist had her attention occupied by sensing Song Jians location. Being cautious, Katie gradually approached and soon, the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist got into her attacking range. The moment Katie locked onto the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, the latters brow creased as she instantly detected she was being targeted. As she looked upward, Katie was swinging her Magic Staff, and innumerable energy arrows flew towards her. PS: Thanks to Piercing Piggies for tipping 100 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 796 - 797: Luring the Monster Chapter 796: Chapter 797: Luring the Monster Due to the terms of the contract, Katie had to kill the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist within half an hour. However, these ritualists stayed beyond the range of the citys defense cannon and completely refrained from taking a step closer. Grinding her teeth, Katie unexpectedly flew into the air, planning to draw the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist to her; The moment Katie locked onto the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, he noticed her floating in the sky. Looking up, Katie cast the area-of-effect skill Shadow Arrow Rain, firing countless black energy arrows directly at the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist; Insect! the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist Iphisna roared in anger. Pointing her magic staff at Katie, she unleashed an arc of black lightning that burst forth from the tip of the staff, cutting across the air towards Katie; Katies expression drastically changed. The opponent was a level fifty lord-type BOSS, so, without the time for second thoughts, Katie instinctively cast a defensive skill. A transparent shield, layered with golden spiderwebs, suddenly appeared in front of her; Bang! ... The black lightning violently crashed into the shield, letting out a loud explosion. Katies face paled, and daring not to linger any longer, she turned and flew towards the city wall; Shadow Arrow Rain covered a five to six meter radius around the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist Iphisna. One after another, damage numbers over a hundred points floated above Iphisnas head; Iphisna, why does everyone want to pick on you? a Flame Demon Ritualist not far away looked curiously at Iphisna and asked with a hearty laugh; The gaze of the other ritualists turned odd too when they looked at Iphisna. Everyone was scrambling for the revival objects, and the human had chosen the one protecting the resurrection artifact of the Sixth Demon Lord under Iphisnas care. Now, another player from the Abyss was attacking Iphisna despite numerous ritualists around. This made it seem like Iphisna was a pushover; Iphisna was enraged. The insignificant being in front of her had somehow blocked her death lightning without suffering a scratch. The mockery from the other ritualists made the situation even harder to stomach for her. With a cold huff, Iphisna pushed through the monsters blocking her path and went after Katie; Has Iphisna gone mad? the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist, Kubisuo, was taken aback. The citys defense cannons were extremely powerful, and even they dare not confront them directly. Breaking through the city wall depended on their elite BOSSes charging at the front, sacrificing themselves in the process; This city isnt something we can conquer The Great Demon Ritualist, Saffer, suddenly spoke out, Its defensive walls are too high, and the power of the defensive cannons is immense. With only our tribesmen, we simply cant break its defense. Saffer, do you feel sorry for those tribesmen? Haha, after all, they will reappear after a day. It doesnt matter if they all die here! The Abyssal Succubus flirtatiously glanced at Saffer and said gigglingly; Do not forget our mission! Saffer coldly swept his eyes over the other ritualists and said, The resurrection artifact of the Sixth Demon Lord was stolen, but the resurrection artifact of our lord is still here. Our mission isnt to conquer this city, but to protect the resurrection artifact and wait for the lord to descend upon Abyssal Hell again! All the others were shocked. If all the tribesmen were depleted at this city, then there would be a void of a day, during which the defense would be significantly weakened. If you dont kill that human, do you think you can protect the resurrection artifact of the lords with your current ability? the Fallen Angel Ailei coldly said. The other ritualists immediately fell silent. After a long time, the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist shook his head and said: Its just a human of a little over thirty levels. As long as we are cautious, then Just then, a heartrending roar suddenly echoed from the distance. The several ritualists looked up and were shocked to see that Iphisna had already charged into the attack range of the citys defense cannon; Meanwhile, all players from the Thorny Bird Alliance focused their fire on the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. Impressively, two players pulled out tokens that briefly controlled the two large city defense cannons for ten minutes and joined the attack on the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. In a blink of an eye, Iphisnas Vitality Points were reduced by 40%. Its a trap, this is a trap! Iphisna screamed, turning to flee. Just then, Abyssal Chains shot out from the city wall, binding Iphisna tightly in place. At this moment, a second round of strikes landed on Iphisna. More than two hundred Thorny Bird Alliance players unleashed their most powerful skills all at once against Iphisna. Help me! Iphisna struggled, trying to break free from the Abyssal Chains. Katies face was pale as the Abyssal Chains continued to drain her Spirit Points, and because Iphisna was too powerful, Katies Spirit Points visibly decreased significantly every second! The Abyssal Chains, which originally could last more than thirty seconds, could now barely hold for ten seconds, no, even five seconds. Longya, transfer your Mental Strength to me! Katie yelled. A girl with a horn over an inch long on her head put her hand on Katie, reciting an Abyssal Spell, and her Spirit Points began to decrease rapidly. In contrast, Katies Spirit Points started to increase slowly. This replenishment, which was converted at a certain rate, was actually very unprofitable. But now, for every extra second that Katie could hold Iphisna, the chances of killing her would exponentially increase. Boom, boom~ Once again, the two city defense cannons fired a deep rumble at Iphisna! Two damages, each over thousands of points, floated above Iphisnas head. One of her spider legs was blasted off, spinning, and flew seven or eight meters away. What are you doing, come and save me! Iphisna slumped to the ground, looking horribly tragic covered in blood. Looking back, she let out a sharp scream at the other Ritualists. However, her position was too dangerous at the moment, completely within the firing range of the city defense cannons. Just then, the NPCs defending the city seemed to notice the severely injured Iphisna. Killing her, a level 50 Lord Boss, was more rewarding than killing a hundred level 35 Elite Bosses. Instantly, five or six city defense cannons on the city wall turned and targeted Iphisna. No! Iphisna felt the shadow of death completely enveloping her and struggled with all her might. Creak, creak~ The Abyssal Chains binding her were starting to crack. In just one second, the entire black chain continuously broke apart. Katie, as if hit by a powerful punch, couldnt help but spurt out blood. Just when Iphisna broke free from the chains and attempted to flee, five or six chilling cannonballs flew towards her. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 797 - 798: Demon Guardian Temple Chapter 797: Chapter 798: Demon Guardian Temple Boom, boom, boom, The citys defensive cannons roared in unison, the shells brutally slammed into Iphisnas body. The violent explosion caused her figure to disappear. Several seconds later, as the dust and smoke cleared, parts of Iphisnas body were scattered across the battlefield. About a dozen items, each emitting a different color, were scattered around her corpse, among them were two that radiated a dark-golden light that captured the attention all Abyss players. At this moment, Song Jian finally felt the attention that had been fixed on him gradually dissipating, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face. With just a thought, Song Jians figure turned transparent and he dove through the city wall. In an instant, he managed to traverse the city wall, leaving the main city of Flame Furnace. He circled around and made his way towards the Demon Slayer Canyon. Upon Iphisnas death, the Wolf Spider Demons let out mournful howls, launching suicide attacks against the city wall. Watching Iphisnas dismembered corpse, the remaining Demon Ritualists were filled with a deep sense of sorrow. ... Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Iphisna was really too impulsive The Flame Demon Ritualist, Black, shook his head and spoke in a low voice. The Sixth Demon King has truly fallen! The Great Demon Ritualist, Saffer, sighed, looking up towards the city wall of the Flame Furnaces main city. At this moment, cheers erupted from the city wall C killing a Demon Ritualist was equivalent to severing the hope of a Demon Lords resurrection. It should be noted that Flame Furnace was originally the main city of the Sixth Demon King, Estan. Only after his death did the city change hands, and naturally, they were not eager for the Sixth Demon King to awaken again. To resurrect the Seven Abyss Demon Kings, firstly, an object from the Demon Kings remains would be required as a resurrection tool to gather the faith of the followers. Following this, a resurrection ritual needs to be held by the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist to fully resurrect them. Now, the revival artifact of the Sixth Demon King has been stolen by Song Jian, and the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist had been killed. This completely severed any hope of the Sixth Demon Kings resurrection. Should we continue? The Flame Demon Ritualist hesitated. At this point, the defense of the Flame Furnace city wall had fallen to less than half, with numerous demons corpses piled up below. During the siege, the monsters corpses wouldnt immediately burn to ashes. The bodies piled against the city wall had reached more than half of its height, and many demons were even able to climb the bodies to reach the wall. Didnt you see that we are about to break through this city? If we retreat now, our tribesmen would have died in vain! said the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist with a cold snort. Indeed, breaking through the city walls can give us huge rewards, even if we havent killed that human! A strange smile drifted across the Abyssal Succubus Ritualists face as she giggled. Among the few Demon Ritualists, perhaps only the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist wanted to kill Song Jian, for the artifact required for the resurrection of the Sixth Demon King was still on him. Without personal grudges, the other Demonic Ritualists held a nonchalant attitude towards killing Song Jian. However, the prospect of breaking into the main city and acquiring the wealth of the city was a huge temptation for the few Demonic Ritualists! Let those crazed Wolf Spider Demons take the lead! A savage look flashed in the Great Demon Ritualists eyes as he spoke softly. With the death of the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist, all the Wolf Spider Demons were filled with a suicidal determination. Glancing at each other, the Ritualists secretly nodded in agreement. They collectively commanded the demons to slow their assault, leaving the Wolf Spider Demons to run at the front. At this moment, Song Jian was already heading towards the Demon Slayer Canyon. He had only obtained the Abyssal Demon Flame of the Sixth Demon King. The Abyssal Demon Flames of the other six Demon Kings were still out of reach. Currently, almost all the demons in the Demon Guardian Temple were striking at the Flame Furnace. This was the best time to complete the task; Upon entering the Demon Slayer Canyon, Song Jian immediately received a system prompt; System: Epic-level mission Legacy of the Seven Demon Kings triggered. Collect the Demon Flames of the Demon Kings and destroy the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. Sword Immortal Severed Blade? Song Jian was surprised and thought to himself, Could it be possible that the seven Demon Kings fell because they fought with a Sword Immortal and ended up perishing together? In the Abyssal Hell, there is an inheritance of the Sword Immortal. Only by going there can you have a chance to learn how to become a Sword Immortal Cecilias voice echoed in Song Jians ears. Demon Slayer Canyon is the place where a human Sword Immortal fought with the seven Demon Kings. It is also their mutual burial ground! Song Jian was immediately excited. If successful, not only could Song Jian obtain a Demi-God Artifact, but he could also obtain the inheritance left behind by a human Sword Immortal. When Song Jian arrived deep in the Demon Slayer Canyon, he suddenly detected a figure picking something up. Upon taking a closer look, wasnt that figure Kekaul, the angel that Song Jian had rescued? Kekaul, what are you up to? Song Jian surprisingly found that Kekaul had entirely changed his equipment. From the previous silver armor, he was now adorned with a resplendent golden glow. Seeing Song Jian, Kekaul appeared sheepish and said, Hehe, I saw so many items dropped on the ground, so I took the liberty of changing my wardrobe! How many did you take? Song Jian asked curiously. Not that many, most were snatched up by a few thief-like chaps Kekaul pointed to his armor, I simply picked up this set Okay, go with me to the Demon Guardian Temple! Song Jian stated. At this time, in the Demon Slayer Canyon, one could still see a few Abyss players swiftly picking up something. After all, over a thousand Abyss players and NPC bounty hunters had perished. Even if the equipment they dropped was not the best they had, the sheer number meant that those who managed to escape would make quite a fortune. Song Jian, pressed for time, had no time to pick up this equipment, most of the good quality ones were already taken, and what was left wasnt particularly good; Soon, Song Jian and the Angel Kekaul arrived at Broken Stone Mountain. The mountain had completely changed its form. The once towering mountain peak that nearly reached the top on both sides of the canyon seemed to have exploded from within. Numerous fragments were scattered in all directions; In the middle of the Broken Stone Mountain, the Demon Guardian Temple, initially hidden within, also appeared. Earlier in the mountains belly, Song Jian had not taken a good look. Now, he realized that there were eight Demon Guardian Temples. Seven slightly smaller temples protected a central large temple; Song Jian had inadvertently ventured into the Wolf Spider Demon Temple on the left; Where are we going now? Kekaul asked. In order, we will visit every temple! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. Looking at the quiet Demon Guardian Temple, devoid of a single monster, he whispered; Chapter 798 - 799: Treasure Chest Chapter 798: Chapter 799: Treasure Chest Song Jian and the angel Kekaul approached a temple near the Wolf Spider Demon Temple. The temple was empty with no monsters around. As they continued forward, Song Jian noticed two Cerberus Demon Elites guarding a pathway. Kekaul, lets each take one and see who kills theirs first, what do you think? Song Jian pointed to the two Cerberus Demons guarding the pathway and proposed with a smile. No problem, its a perfect time for me to get used to my new equipment! Kekaul lifted his sword and shield, laughing out loud. Kekaul was originally using a double-handed sword, and now he switched to a one-handed sword and a shield. Even though his defensive capabilities had increased, the damage he inflicted did not decrease by much. With a loud roar, Kekaul even attacked a Cerberus Demon before Song Jian, his fighting instinct was gradually resurfacing. His sword and shield combination pushed back the Level 35 Elite boss, completely dominating the battle. Song Jian slightly smiled, releasing four swords flying towards another Cerberus Demon. The Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique emerged, a whirlwind mixed with large snowflakes swept towards the Cerberus Demon. It was like a melee, a series of damage numbers floated above the Cerberus Demons head. ... The Cerberus Demon that Song Jian attacked didnt have a chance to touch even the hem of Song Jians clothes. It was cut down directly by the four swords. At this point, the Elite boss fighting Kekaul still had about half of its Vitality points left. How is this possible? How can your damage be so high? A surprised expression appeared on Kekauls face. He was a Level 50 Elite Boss with peak first-tier combat power. Even though he had been restrained for hundreds of years and was currently in a weakened state, his strength was not much different from a Level 40 Elite Boss. The victory over a Level 35 Elite Boss was only a matter of time. However, Kekaul never expected that Song Jian, who was only Level 38, could execute a flawless kill against a Level 35 Elite Boss. Keep going, we dont have much time! Laughing, Song Jian collected the materials dropped from the two monsters and began to walk down the passage. The monsters in Abyssal Hell dropped materials with distinctive features of the Abyss which were not available anywhere else. These materials were worth a great deal and extremely rare to find in the market. The demon siege could abandon at any time and return to the Demon Guardian Temple. Perhaps because the Cerberus Demon has three heads, its detection range was large. As Song Jian and Kekaul walked through the corridor, the Cerberus Demon always found them first and initiated the attack. However, most of the demons in the temple were taken by the Cerberus Demon Ritualist, leaving only a handful in the corridor. Within less than half an hour, Song Jian and Kekaul had cleaned up all the Cerberus Demons in the corridor. Ahead of them was a spacious square, just like the previous Wolf Spider Demon Temple. In the center of the square, there was a huge altar with flames burning on top that seemed to never extinguish. Song Jian, look over there! Kekaul pointed to the corner on the left side of the altar. There was a huge tent with a shining dark gold treasure chest in front of it. In front of the chest, a monster that was much larger than a regular Cerberus Demon was crouched on the ground. Two of its heads were resting on its front paws, sleeping. Of its three heads, one was always opened, vigilantly observing the surroundings, while the other two were sound asleep. A Level 40 Elite Boss? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked Kekaul, What do you think? Want to give it a try? Kekauls face showed a difficult expression. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and replied, No problem, leave it to me! Song Jian laughed and replied, You just need to hold on for a while. After I get the treasure from the chest, I will come to help you! Hearing what Song Jian said, Kekaul breathed a sigh of relief, his facial expression relaxed significantly. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For glory! Kekaul let out a low growl and charged towards the sleeping Cerberus Demon boss. The head that was awake saw Kekaul and immediately let out a low growl, opening its mouth to spit a ball of venom at Kekaul. Kekaul blocked the venom with his shield and swung his sword at the Cerberus Demon. In an instant, the other two sleeping heads woke up and attacked Kekaul. While fighting, Kekaul managed to lure the Boss away from the chest. After gaining about ten meters of distance, Song Jian took the opportunity to run towards the Dark Gold treasure chest. Song Jian bent down and began to unlock the chest. System: Chest Opening, 2% 4% 9% As Song Jian was opening the chest, the Cerberus Demon Boss, who was originally fighting Kekaul, suddenly roared and unexpectedly turned to charge at Song Jian. Much to his horror, Kekaul swung his sword at the Cerberus Demon Boss shouting, Intimidate! By the name of the sacred, deem it as my nemesis! A ray of white light came out from Kekauls sword, shooting towards the Cerberus Demon Boss. In a flash, the Cerberus Demon Boss became furious and charged back towards Kekaul. A bitter smile appeared on Kekauls face as he lifted his shield to resist, trying his best to withstand the Bosss attack. This was a forced hatred skill in which he could make any target attack him compulsively. The downside was that it put the target into a berserk state. This berserk state caused no energy consumption and had no sequelae after dissipating. A level 40 Elite Boss was already hard for Kekaul to handle. After going berserk, the Cerberus Demon Bosss damage and attack speed went up a notch, leaving Kekaul only with the power to resist, unable to counterattack. Song Jian, hurry up, I cant hold on for long! Kekaul yelled. As time ticked away, with a click, the Dark Gold chest opened. Without checking what he had found, Song Jian quickly put it into his bag and charged towards Kekaul. Seeing Song Jian charging towards, Kekaul breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment, the Cerberus Demon Boss swung its claw at him, smacking the shield and sending Kekaul flying back several meters. Just as the boss was about to continue its attack, Song Jian controlled the four swords, chopping down on the boss. Song Jians damage was too high. In just a few minutes, he successfully attracted the hatred of the Boss to himself. Kekauls forced hatred skill had already worn off. Seeing the Boss starting to attack Song Jian, Kekaul finally breathed a sigh of relief, stepped back a couple of steps and sat down on the ground. PS: Thanks to Piercing Piggies for the gift of 500 coins. Chapter 799 - 800: Heart of the Angel Chapter 799: Chapter 800: Heart of the Angel As Song Jian took the Cerberus Demon Bosss hatred and pulled it towards himself, Kekaul could no longer hold on, retreating two steps back before sitting on the ground, panting heavily. By this time, Kekaul the Angels Vitality Points had dropped to one-third of their original amount. If Song Jian had arrived later, Kekaul might have died right here. During the fight, Kekaul didnt notice it, but now that he thought about it, he felt a bit apprehensive. Although he didnt fear sacrifice, he had been bound for hundreds of years and didnt want to die here just like that. Four long swords seemed like they were being operated by four people simultaneously, performing various sword techniques that intertwined like a net. The Cerberus Demon Boss couldnt break through, getting slashed by the swords, leaving wounds on its body. Damage points in the hundreds floated above the bosss head. Song Jian opened the Book of the Abyss and began to demonstrate the Abyss Intimidation skill on the Cerberus Demon Boss. Under the influence of the profound Abyssal language, the Cerberus Demon Boss became even more aggressive. Its three heads continuously spat flames and poison at the long swords hovering in mid-air, but the swords agilely avoided the attacks. ... In no time, an Abyssal Seal floated up from the Book of the Abyss and went towards the Cerberus Demon Boss. The Abyssal Seal split into three parts and simultaneously imprinted itself on the bosss three heads. All the demon slaves that Song Jian had previously contracted had died, so he needed to catch new ones. Seeing the Book of the Abyss in Song Jians hand, Kekaul couldnt help but frown and muttered to himself, When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes back into you! What did you say? Song Jian, startled, couldnt help but ask. Abyssal Power cannot be easily obtained. As you use it, you will also be corroded by it Kekaul looked worriedly at Song Jian. Song Jian nodded; he had heard similar warnings before, but since controlling the Abyssal Demon Flame and using the Book of the Abyss, he hadnt shown any signs of being eroded by the Abyssal Power. Seeing that Song Jian didnt care, Kekaul sighed silently in his heart and didnt continue to discourage Song Jian from using the Book of the Abyss. By the way, I didnt have time to look at the stuff in the chest earlier! Song Jian laughed, put away the Book of the Abyss, and took out a Dark Gold item from his inventory. This was a heart-shaped transparent crystal with a Dark Gold glow on its surface! Heart of the Angel (Dark Gold): Special item. Usage effect: this item can only be used by the Angel Clan. When used, it upgrades the user by one tier! Seeing the heart-shaped crystal with a Dark Gold glow in Song Jians hands, Kekauls face changed, and a trace of sadness appeared on his face. This is the Heart of an Archangel that only forms after their fall. Each appearance of such an item means that an Archangel has fallen! Kekaul, in sadness, explained. Only angels can use it! Song Jians eyebrows knitted as he glanced at Kekaul and handed him the Heart of the Angel, Here, take it. Kekaul became startled and quickly explained, This Heart of the Angel can not only advance Angels but is also a precious material. It is the main component for making resurrection potions. If you can find the Tears of the Angel and the Spring of Life, you can make a precious resurrection potion! After considering it for a moment, Song Jian shook his head, Let alone how difficult it is to find the Tears of the Angel and the Spring of Life, even the formula for the resurrection potion is not easy to obtain. Its better for you to use it now and enhance your Combat Power. This would have an immediate effect on my mission. Kekaul sighed and took the Heart of the Angel. In reality, the Angel Clan rarely used the Heart of the Angel to enhance their power because each Heart of the Angel represented the fall of an Archangel. They usually enshrined them in the Sacred Spirit Temple. When the Angel Clan needed to use the Heart of the Angel, they would hold a grand assembly, where the chiefs and elders would discuss and decide its usage. Kekaul was just an ordinary member of the Angel Clan, and under normal circumstances, he would not have the qualifications to use the Heart of the Angel for promotion. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, as he held the Heart of the Angel, Kekauls heart was filled with intense sadness. As if sensing Kekauls sorrow, the dazzling transparent crystal in his hand erupted with blinding white light. The phantom of an eight-winged Archangel appeared before Kekauls eyes. The Angels face was obscured by a cloak, making it difficult to discern its true appearance. Behind it, four pairs of luminescent wings moved gently, and the figure looked incomparably sacred. The Angel phantom pointed at Kekauls forehead, then transformed into a beam of white light that entered his brow. At the same time, the Heart of the Angel disappeared, leaving only a handful of shattered light points that fused into Kekauls palm and flowed into his heart. In an instant, Kekaul let out a painful groan, his face showing discomfort as his entire body glowed bright, as if he were a light bulb. *Crack crack* There was a sound of shifting bones from Kekauls back. A new pair of wings slowly grew beneath his original pair. In no time, Kekaul, a low-rank two-winged Angel, had ascended to the rank of a four-winged Angel. As a four-winged Angel, Kekaul could be a squadron leader within the Angel Clan. Moreover, the weakened status in Kekauls stats vanished. Not only had his strength returned to its peak, but it had also risen even higher. Level 50 Lord-level Boss! Song Jians eyes sparkled, revealing a look of surprise on his face. With a significant increase in Kekauls power, he could provide significant help to Song Jians mission completion. At the very least, he could hold off one or two Demon Ritualists. As for the other level 35 elite bosses in the Guardian Temple, Kekaul could easily sweep through them on his own. With Kekauls help, the two quickly ascended to the altar, where Song Jian summoned the Book of the Abyss. A black Abyssal Demon Flame appeared, with a fist-sized eyeball flickering within it. Song Jian did not hesitate to grab the eyeball from the Abyssal Demon Flame and placed it in his inventory. In contrast, the originally raging Abyssal Demon Flame turned into a dark light and merged back into the Book of the Abyss. Having absorbed the second Abyssal Demon Flame, the Book of the Abyss now had a glazed flowing light on its surface. The book appeared infused with new vitality, resembling a piece of art. System: You have snatched the eye of the fourth Demon Lord, causing them to lose their chance of resurrection. The Cerberus Demon Clans reputation towards you is locked to hunt to the death. System: Cerberus Demon Ritualist Guyar has targeted you and will initiate a hunt to the death against you until one side is completely annihilated! System: You have obtained the fourth Demon Lords Abyssal Demon Flame. The tier of your Book of the Abyss has been upgraded, and the power of all skills within it has been increased. Your Abyssal Demon Flame has been upgraded to the 6th tier. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the donation of 100 Qidian coins! Chapter 800 - 801: Resurrection Item_1 Chapter 800: Chapter 801: Resurrection Item_1 After Song Jian absorbed the Abyssal Demon Flame from the Cerberus Demon Temple, that sensation of being overwhelmingly suppressed resurfaced. It was exactly like the feeling he had when he acquired the Sixth Demon Kings fang from the Wolf Spider Demon Temple and was targeted by the Wolf Spider Demon Ritualist. At this moment, a giant breach had appeared on the walls of the Flame Furnaces main city, with countless Abyss Demons swarming to break through this gap. However, they were all thwarted by a group of heavily-armored warriors wielding large shields; These were all Abyss Shield Strikers trained by the main city of the Flame Furnace itself, with some other professionals capable of wielding two-handed shields joining in. Everyone understood that once these Abyss Demons broke into the city, it would be completely destroyed; But everyone inside the main city knew that the citys fall was only a matter of time. The Abyss Demon army numbered over ten thousand, and if they were ordinary monsters, they wouldnt be able to breach the city. But now, over ten thousand elite bosses had arrived, and there were even several level fifty lord bosses looking on greedily. The main citys Transmission Array had been shut down, and some NPCs and players began to use their own methods to leave the main city one after another. They certainly did not wish to share the citys fate. Katies mood also turned somber. She hadnt expected that these monsters really had the strength to break through the Flame Furnace. The thought of the main city being utterly demolished made Katie feel panic and at a loss. She wanted to negotiate with Song Jian for assistance, also for the sake of developing the Thorny Bird Alliance. But if the main city were breached, then her so-called alliance development would become a joke; ... Standing on the city walls, Katie gazed toward Demon Slayer Canyon, silently praying in her heart; The stalemate was about to be broken, and a shadow of despair fell over the hearts of those defending the city. At that moment, all the Cerberus Demons on the battlefield suddenly halted their steps, letting out a furious roar; Damn humans! The Cerberus Demon Ritualist, Guyar, stomped a front paw heavily onto the ground, causing the surrounding earth to shake violently, almost like an earthquake. Guyar, whats gotten into you? The Goat-faced Demon Ritualist, stationed closest to Guyar, steadied himself before bellowing furiously at the Cerberus Demon Ritualist; That human, that human is no longer in this city, hes returned to the Guardian Temple, and he has stolen the Fourth Demon Lords resurrection artifact! All three of the Cerberus Demon Ritualists heads roared loudly at the same time, raging furiously, nearly going mad. What, how is that possible? We have completely surrounded this city; how could he have gotten out? The ritualists were shocked, knowing that the temples they guarded were very close to each other. Retreat, I must return and tear this human to pieces! The Cerberus Demon Ritualist roared loudly, and with that command, all the Cerberus Demons withdrew from the battlefield and began to retreat, following Guyar towards Demon Slayer Canyon; Whats this all about? Were about to break through this city, you know. A whole citys worth of wealth, and were just giving up? muttered the Flame Demon Lord under his breath. Just then, the Goat-faced Demon Ritualist also let out a roaring, and without a second word, waved his huge hand giving his commands to the attacking Goat-faced Demons, leading them in a hurried dash towards Demon Slayer Canyon. The other ritualists looked at one another, glanced up at the shaky Flame Furnace, and reluctantly issued orders to retreat, rushing off towards Demon Slayer Canyon; Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their mission was to protect the resurrection artifacts of the Demon Lords, collect beliefs, and wait for the day of the Demon Lords revival. If the resurrection artifacts were stolen, then even if they destroyed ten main cities and gained the wealth of a hundred main cities, it would be meaningless to them. Damn humans, they are too cunning. If only we could wait for one more hour, no, half an hour, we could have The Great Demon Priest cast a regretful look back at the huge breach in the walls of the Flame Furnace city. At this moment, Song Jian had already emerged from the second Demon God Temple and was rushing towards the next one. We need to speed up, it wont be long before those Abyss Demons might come back! Song Jian said as he hurriedly made his way towards the adjacent temple; There were five more temples, thankfully these temples were not far from each other, and Demon Slayer Canyon was at some distance from the Flame Furnace. If the Abyss Demons were still attacking the city at this point, even if they received the message now, there should be enough time to make it here; With this in mind, Song Jian, accompanied by the significantly strengthened angel Kekaul, continued to rush towards the next temple. In just half an hour, Song Jian had traversed the five temples, gathering all the resurrection items of the five Abyss Demon Kings, while the remaining five Abyssal Demon Flames were all absorbed by the Book of the Abyss; The Book of the Abysss surface shimmered with flowing light, and a strange eye appeared on its cover. When Song Jian looked at it, he even felt as if the eye were alive. At this point, the Book of the Abyss also entered a sealed state, rendered unusable. Checking the sealing time, it would take a full seven days to unseal, which meant that all the skills contained within the Book of the Abyss were now inaccessible. Demi-God Artifact Song Jian looked at the Book of the Abyss burning with black flames inside him and his heart suddenly became ablaze with excitement; As for another mission, to collect the resurrection artifacts of seven Demon Lords, and then sever the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, Song Jian temporarily lost his train of thought. He had already collected all seven resurrection artifacts of the Demon Lords: the heart of the First Demon King, a horn segment of the Second Demon King, the purple-red scales of the Third Demon King, the eyeball of the Fourth Demon King, the tail of the Fifth Demon King, the fangs of the Sixth Demon King, and a black feather of the Seventh Demon King; The seven resurrection artifacts lay quietly in Song Jians inventory, their surfaces emanating a thick black aura. What should I do next? Song Jian frowned deeply. What he lacked most now was time. The Abyssal Demon Sacrifices would have certainly received the alert by now and were frantically rushing this way. Any further delay meant that once those Demon Ritualists returned, they would be trapped in the Demon Guardian Temple, even with the formidable power of the angel Kekaul. Song Jian, is it possible that there might be a clue for the next step of your mission in the central temple? the angel Kekaul suddenly said. The central temple? Song Jian was startled. It was known that the Demon Guardian Temple was actually a complex, with seven temples surrounding and protecting an even larger temple. The other seven temples were each controlled by one of the seven Great Demon Priests, but Song Jian had never been inside the central and larger temple; However, compared to the other temples, the central one was more severely damaged. With time pressing, if there were no clues inside, it would mean a total waste of time; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian gritted his teeth and said, Lets go have a look at the central temple! Having said that, the two of them flew towards the central temple; Chapter 801 - 802: The Devil’s Throne_1 Chapter 801: Chapter 802: The Devils Throne_1 Just as Song Jian and the angel Kekaul entered the Central Temple, a faint golden line appeared on Song Jians task map. Song Jians eyes brightened, it seemed that the task clue was indeed inside this Central Temple. Follow me, Song Jian said, and he quickly dashed in the direction indicated by the golden line. The Central Temple was even more severely damaged, many parts had already collapsed, and the interior was very complex, with numerous large and small rooms connected by countless maze-like corridors. On top of that, the debris from the collapsed structures made navigating the temple very difficult. Without the guidance of the task, searching the entire temple would take at least two or three days. There were also monsters inside the temple, short figures emitting a faint black aura, Shadow Demons prowling everywhere within the temple. These Shadow Demons appeared and vanished intermittently, blocking Song Jians path forward. If he were to eliminate them one by one, the Abyssal Demon Sacrifices would probably lead their armies and trap him here before he could finish. ... Kekaul, Ill leave this to you, draw them all out, Song Jian whispered. After speaking, he used the Concealment Necklace to enter a stealth state. Kekaul roared loudly and pointed his sword at the nearest Shadow Demon, shouting, Intimidate, in the sacred name, mark it as my enemy! The targeted Shadow Demon was instantly furious, its eyes turned blood-red, and it screamed, brandishing its dagger, charging at Kekaul. The Shadow Demons beside it also rushed towards Kekaul. Just as Kekaul was preparing to face the enemy, he suddenly felt something off and noticed a flash of cold light at the corner of his eye. Kekaul was shocked and quickly dodged to the side, only then realizing that a dagger was stabbing towards his temple. Kekaul quickly raised his shield, and with a clang, the dagger collided with the shield, making his arm feel heavy. Taking advantage of the momentum, he retracted his shield and fiercely slashed at the enemy with his right hand. Clang~ A figure slowly emerged, different from the other Shadow Demons, this one wore light grey scale armor. While other Shadow Demons only wielded a dagger, this one held daggers in both hands, the blades gleaming with a faint green light. Shadow Demon Leader? Kekaul narrowed his eyes, focusing on the faint green glow on the enemys weapon: Poisoned! A level 40 elite boss, the Shadow Demon Leader, was not much of a challenge for Kekaul. But combined with a dozen level 35 elite Shadow Demons, Kekaul immediately felt the pressure. Divine Blessing, a golden light fell upon Kekauls head, he first bestowed a status spell on himself, and then, while fighting the group of Shadow Demons, he started to retreat. Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian infiltrated further inside, the sounds of battle behind him growing fainter and fainter. Following the path indicated by the task, Song Jian had to pass through many rooms. Some were empty and devoid of monsters, but others occasionally had one or two roaming Shadow Demons. Although these Shadow Demons were easy for Song Jian to deal with, they still delayed him considerably, making him increasingly anxious. Having passed through a dozen rooms, Song Jian could feel that the Demon Ritualists were getting closer and closer; there wasnt much time left for him. Over half an hour later, Song Jian finally arrived at the end of the guided route shown on the map. It was a spacious hall, and at the end of the hall, there was a throne emitting a dark gold glow. The throne was carved entirely out of dark gold metal, and the guided route shown on the map ended right at this throne. Song Jian quickly walked up to the throne, opened his task panel, but there were no prompts. Could it be that I need to sit down? The throne was quite wide, able to accommodate three or four people side by side. Song Jian sat on it and after a moment, nothing out of the ordinary happened. After some thought, Song Jian tried taking out a resurrection artifact of the Demon Lord and placed it on the throne; then he noticed that the glow of the throne seemed to grow slightly stronger. It was then that the long-awaited task prompt finally appeared in the task panel. System: You have discovered the Abyssal Demon Throne. Place the seven Demon Lord resurrection artifacts on the throne to open the Teleportation Gate to the Fallen Space. Song Jian quickly arranged the seven resurrection artifacts on the throne. The dark gold glow of the throne grew more intense, almost blinding. Just then, the apparitions of seven Demon Lords slowly materialized above the throne, roaring angrily and ceaselessly. At that moment, in the midst of these Demon Lord apparitions, a fist-sized black lotus seed appeared out of nowhere. This lotus seed continuously extracted energy from the apparitions of the seven Demon Lords, as strands of black Abyssal Vitality flowed incessantly from the apparitions to the black lotus seed. Before long, the apparitions of the seven Demon Lords began to fade increasingly, eventually disappearing completely as if they had never been there. Meanwhile, the black lotus seed rapidly grew, rooting itself in the emptiness, quickly blossoming into a lotus, and in no time, all its leaves and stems withered away, leaving only one lotus flower floating in mid-air. At this time, the seven resurrection artifacts of the Demon Lords arranged on the throne were also slowly decaying, as if eroded by thousands of years, their energy being drawn out into the apparitions in mid-air, and from there, continuously extracted into the black lotus blooming in the sky. The lotus unfolded layer by layer and quickly turned into a gate of light, leading to an unknown world. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian could hear the sounds of countless demons roaring angrily behind him, and also heard the angel Kekaul chanting spells resolutely. Knowing he didnt have much time left, he immediately rushed towards the gate of light. The moment his figure rushed through, the entire lotus platform began to wither slowly, with black lotus petals falling down, dissolving in the air, and soon after, the lotus Teleportation Gate vanished from within the throne. At that time, the Quartet angel Kekaul, who was blocking the entrance of the Central Temple, faced countless swarming demons with a resolute expression on his face. The Demon Ritualists, seeing a Quartet angel guarding the temple gate, swarmed in without a second thought. They could feel that Song Jian was inside the temple, and if they killed him, they could retrieve the stolen Demon Lord resurrection artifacts. Although Kekauls strength had significantly improved, facing six Demon Ritualists that were almost his equals, he was beaten without the power to fight back. As his Vitality Points continued to drop and more wounds appeared on his body, he sensed that his end was near. Suddenly, a powerful force whisked him away, flying towards the interior of the temple. PS: Thanks to Martial God Zhao Yun for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 802 - 803: The Final Battlefield_1 Chapter 802: Chapter 803: The Final Battlefield_1 The human is in there! the Abyssal Succubus Priestess bellowed, her eyes flashing with an unholy light as she smiled coquettishly at the four-winged angel Kekaul guarding the gate, You truly are a powerful one. Look at your wings, so beautiful. I too have a pair of lovely wings, see! As she spoke, the Abyssal Succubus Priestess fluttered her bat-like black wings and was about to continue her seductive charm when Kekaul, with a look of disgust, said, How can demon wings compare to the feathers of an angel? Your black wings are a sign of your fall, while mine are the fount of holy power! By this time, Kekaul had resolved himself to death, knowing that even if he were twice as strong, he could not possibly be a match for so many demons. Seeing her charm fail, the Abyssal Succubus let out an angry roar, her faces black demonic tattoos surfacing and appearing ever more ferocious. I told you your charm spell doesnt work on everyone, its a waste of time! the Great Demon Priest complained. Then with a sudden flash, he teleported in front of Kekaul, his massive scythe tracing an arc through the air as he cleaved down at Kekaul. Clang~ ... The Demons scythe struck Kekauls shield, instantly transferring a great force that made Kekaul stagger back two steps. He managed to stabilize his figure only when his back hit a collapsing wall. Before he could swing his longsword to counterattack, the Cerberus Demon Priest let out a roar. All three heads spewed flames and venom simultaneously, and the other demon ritualists also roared and pounced towards Kekaul. Just with you trying to stop us? But if you submit to me, I can make you my lieutenant, a four-winged angel priest. Haha, that sounds pretty good! The Fallen Angel Priest laughed heartily, swinging his sword that emitted a black aura, sending out black Sword Qi that struck the helpless Kekaul. While fending off the attacks, Kekaul chanted healing spells, doing everything in his power to buy time. He knew that Song Jian behind him desperately needed time. Just as Kekauls Vitality Points fell below one-third, suddenly a powerful force from behind turned him into a beam of white light and pulled him into the temple, leaving the demon priests without a target. Whats happened, why have I lost the sensation of that human! the Flame Demon Priest suddenly cried out in terror. Damn it, me too. Did that human manage to escape again? the Goat-faced Demon Priest snarled, his face darkening. This mutual sensing had its distance limits; once exceeded, the sensation would fade. Its impossible, this temple bars any means of teleportation. He couldnt possibly escape! the Great Demon Priest cried out. The demon priests exchanged glances and charged into the temple together. Soon, they reached the Dark Gold Throne within the temple. Oh, no! cried the Abyssal Succubus Priestess in agony, her face etched with despair as she saw the resurrection artifacts of several Abyss Demon Kings atop the Dark Gold Throne had all turned to rot. The demon priests felt as if their strength had been sucked out in an instant, collapsing weakly to the ground. Years of persistence vanished in that moment, a blow so severe that it rendered the demon priests with a feeling of unbearable pain. The angel has disappeared from here too! the Flame Demon Priestess declared, picking up a shattered, unrecognizable shield before the throne. Search, search the entire temple, find that human and angel. I will make them regret being alive in this world! Great Demon Priest Saffer bellowed, his eyes bloodshot, on the verge of exploding. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian rushed through the black lotus dais portal, feeling dizzy and promptly blacking out. He didnt know how much time had passed when he regained consciousness, finding himself lying on a patch of dry grass. The cold rain beat on his cheeks like the cut of a knife. Next to him, the four-winged angel Kekaul lay limply on the ground, his body covered in scars, with pale gold blood slowly flowing out; his breath had weakened to an extreme point; Kekaul Song Jian looked at the barely breathing Kekaul with a complex expression. The moment he entered the light gate, he had already given up on this temporary Follower in his heart. Unexpectedly, Kekaul had followed him and entered this mysterious space as well. Kekauls shield was nowhere to be seen, and his right hand was tightly clutching a long sword full of notches, his eyebrows deeply furrowed, as if he was still fighting in his dreams; Song Jian first performed a surgical treatment on Kekaul to remove the continual bleeding status and then took out a bottle of high-grade healing potion, slowly pouring it into his mouth; Soon after, a pained moan issued from Kekauls mouth, and a pair of pale blue eyes slowly opened. Where, where am I? Kekaul asked in a hoarse whisper; It was then that Song Jian finally lifted his head to look around; I dont know, but it looks like a battlefield! said Song Jian in a low voice; Kekauls strength slowly returned, and the four pairs of wings on his back unfurled as he stood up; This was a vast wilderness with no signs of life anywhere to be seen. Corpses and weapons were scattered all around, stretching out beyond the range of sight; It was at this time that the system prompt finally arrived late; System: You have discovered the Final Battlefield! System: Please find the Sword Immortal Severed Blade here and completely destroy it! Song Jian checked Kekauls condition; by now, his Vitality Points had slowly recovered to over sixty percent, but his Spirit Points were recovering very slowly; Lets go and continue to explore what exactly happened here! said Song Jian as he started walking aimlessly forward; After spending half a day, Song Jian still hadnt discovered anything, but during the search, he could feel that the space was not very large, possibly even smaller than the Demon Guardian Temple they had entered before; Moreover, there were quite a few monsters in this special region. All these monsters were soul-state, all above level fifty Elite Bosses. Fortunately, these monsters were all yellow-named and would not initiate attacks. Moreover, as Song Jian approached them, these monsters would panic and flee far away, making Song Jian click his tongue in wonder; What exactly are we supposed to be finding here? Kekaul couldnt help asking curiously. Its supposed to be a weapon, and a broken one at that! Song Jian hesitated for a moment, saying somewhat uncertainly. Do you think, it could be over there? Kekaul suddenly said, pointing into the distance; PS: Thank you to Piercing Piggies for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 803 - 804 Death’s Scythe_1 Chapter 803: Chapter 804 Deaths Scythe_1 Song Jian entered this final battlefield map, which was strange not only because of the corpses and decayed armaments scattered around but also because of the junk pile made entirely of broken and abandoned weapons at the center of the map. This pile, comprised of thousands of weapons, looked like a mountain from afar. When Song Jian searched, he didnt pay much attention to this junk pile because the weapons accumulated here had all decayed to the point of being unrecognizable; a mere flick would crumble them into iron filings; But after scouring the entire map, Song Jian and Kekaul still ended up standing in front of the junk pile constructed of countless broken and discarded blades. The blade youre seeking might just be here, the angel Kekaul hypothesized. Perhaps, Song Jian said noncommittally. After all, he was looking for a weapon exclusive to a unique profession in the gamehow could it be discarded like trash here? At the very least, it should be enshrined and worshipped in a temple, much like the revival artifacts of those Demon Lords from before. Yet there were no clues to be found here about the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, so they decided to turn this place inside out first; ... The two of them began tossing the broken and battered weapons all around, much like ragpickers; The weapon pile was so vast that it took them well over ten hours just to clear less than half of it; soon, Song Jian and Kekaul realized that not everything in this massive pile was junk. Beyond the outer layer of weathered and decayed weapons, there were quite a few pieces of white-quality equipment above level forty; Despite the lower quality, the sheer volume represented a considerable fortune; With Song Jians discerning eye, he naturally had no interest in these weapons, discarding them just like trash; Hey, this shield is not bad! Kekaul exclaimed, grabbing the corner of an item and forcefully pulling it out from the pile of junk, wiping it to reveal a faint glimmer of gold where he rubbed; A gold-quality shield? Song Jian said, surprised, and looking at Kekaul with a smile, he added, Lucky find. Although the shield didnt compare to his previous dark gold shield, its attributes were decent, fairly standard among gold-quality shields. Kekaul equipped the shield and swung his arm a few times, nodding in satisfaction; Seeing this shield of gold quality, Song Jian suddenly took an interest in the weapon pile. Maybe there were even better-quality weapons buried within, and perhaps even the Sword Immortal Severed Blade from the quest might be hidden here; With this thought, Song Jian significantly sped up his digging; A few hours later, countless broken and discarded blades surrounded Song Jian, all radiating a faint blue-green glow. The weapons were of high level, mostly above forty. Even though they were blue-green, in such quantities, they were worth at least several hundred thousand Doomsday Coins; However, selling these equipments would have to wait a while since most players were around level thirty at the moment, and these items were somewhat too advanced for them; Song Jians storage space was limited, so he could only pick out and store some of the equipment with higher quality and attributes; There were mostly valueless, broken weapons, however, and Song Jian, already feeling numb, even knelt directly on the pile of weapons and kept rummaging; Just then, a purple-red light suddenly burst out from a crevice, instantly causing Song Jians heart to contract sharply; Epic equipment! The thought exploded in Song Jians mind, and he could hardly believe his guess; Rustle~ A flurry of intense rummaging later, the purple-red light grew stronger, and before long, Song Jian extracted a sickle from the pile of weapons; This sickles design was very similar to the one held by the Great Demon Priest, but both its quality and appearance were levels above the weapon in the hands of the Great Demon Priest; Deaths Scythe (Epic): Two-handed polearm weapon, item level: 50, damage: 402-610, equipment effects: strength +30, agility +25, constitution +25, rending damage +30%; Special Effect 1: Fatal Strike (Passive), when causing damage to the target, theres a 0.1% chance to trigger a fatal strike, causing immediate death to the target! Special Effect 2: Vitality Drain (Passive), 30% of the damage dealt to the target will be converted into Vitality Points, restoring the users own health; this effect is only effective when the target is a creature of flesh and blood; Special Effect 3: Critical Hit (Passive), has a 30% chance to deal 3 times the damage to the target, this effect can only occur once every 100 seconds; Special Effect 4: Flame Strike (Passive), has a certain chance to trigger Flame Strike when causing damage to the target, dealing 300 points of fire damage; Special Effect 5: Whirlwind (Active), deal consecutive hits to all enemies within a five-meter radius over three seconds, with each hit increasing damage by 30% more than the previous, if a target killed by the whirlwind ability, their soul will be extracted by the user, assisting in attacking for 1 minute, skill cooldown time: 30 seconds; Item Equipment Requirement: Abyss Profession; Can be taken out of the game: yes Epic, its really an epic weapon! Song Jian stared dumbfounded at the sickle about a meter long in his hand, murmuring to himself: Top-notch, its truly a top-notch weapon! With excellent attributes, after checking the weapons characteristics, Song Jian even felt an impulse to change his class immediately to an Abyss profession; whether it was damage or attributes, everything was what melee players needed most, and not a single attribute was wasted; five effects, four passive and one active skill, were all potent offensive attributes. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Especially the last active skill, it was simply a weapon of war in group battles, and its efficiency, especially when leveling up by grinding small mobs, was astonishing! If this game could be reborn, countless players would probably be willing to commit suicide to respawn just for this weapon; Too bad, its limited to the Abyss profession! Seeing the red text at the end, Song Jian shook his head in regret; this limitation greatly diminished the value of the weapon, and as a human, he was naturally opposed to Abyss playersit was one thing to sell other weapons to Abyss players, but this weapon could play a key role on the battlefield, so under no circumstances would Song Jian consider selling it to Abyss players; The only fate for this weapon was to be taken back to Doomsday City by him and then broken down into materials; Thinking that such a powerful weapon would have to be dismantled into materials, Song Jian couldnt help but feel a pang of pain and deep regret; Just as Song Jian was storing the weapon in his inventory, he suddenly felt a slight tremor underfoot, which quickly grew more intense. Song Jians face changed, and he hastily pulled Kekaul back; An earthquake? Kekaul looked puzzled, staring ahead; By now, the weapon pile had been thoroughly rummaged through by the two of them, leaving only a three-to-four-meter mound, and the epicenter of the shaking was precisely this small hill filled with discarded weapons; PS: Thank you to Piercing Piggies for the gift of 500 Doomsday Coins~ Chapter 804 - 805: The Eighth Demon King_1 Chapter 804: Chapter 805: The Eighth Demon King_1 Get out of the way! Song Jian shouted. As soon as his voice fell, there was a loud boom as a pile of rocks burst open, sending countless broken blades flying towards Song Jian and his companion. Angel Kekaul instinctively raised the newly acquired golden shield in front of him. It was only when Kekaul suddenly remembered Song Jian beside him and turned his head that he saw three Bone Shields floating continuously around Song Jians body, and a scarlet Light Shield also appeared on the surface of his body; Kekaul: Your defense seems even stronger than mine! Clang, clang, clang~ ... A torrential downpour of ringing sounds ensued as countless blades struck the shields. Kekaul had no energy to think of anything else and could only focus on protecting himself with all his might; Song Jian continuously retreated backward, but his speed was no match for those flying broken weapons. Weapon after weapon stabbed at him, all deflected by the Bone Shield; In the midst of the bristling onslaught of weapons, Song Jian saw streaks of purple and red glimmers shining brightly in the dim sky; So many epic-quality weapons hidden below A sharp pain seized Song Jians heart. If he had been even a moment later, all these weapons would have belonged to him. But just as these weapons reached midair, Song Jian suddenly noticed a purple light slowly rising from the deepest part of the pile of rocks; It was a sword, but a broken one, with only a third of its blade remaining. The sword emitted a purple glownot quite purple, significantly different from the epic-quality purple-red, but more like a dazzling gold. Purple gold Song Jians eyes widened: This, this is a Legendary Level weapon, purple gold This was the first time Song Jian had seen a weapon stronger than the epic quality, a broken Legendary Level sword. Sword Immortal Severed Blade! These four words suddenly flashed in Song Jians mind; The Legendary Level weapon slowly ascended, and in an instant, all the swords blown into the air seemed to be controlled and became frozen in place. After a one-second pause, all the weapons clattered to the ground. In the air, only six weapons emitting a purple-red glow were left, along with the Severed Blade that rose like a small sun; The six epic-quality weapons trembled ever so slightly, and even the Deaths Scythe in Song Jians inventory vibrated as if in fear. Whip, dagger, armguard, battleaxe Song Jian was momentarily mesmerized by the six weapons; Then, the rising sword Severed Blade suddenly drew an arc in midair, and with a clang, it struck the epic-quality battleaxe; One collision broke the epic-quality axe in two, and then the sword, as if wielded by an unseen hand, whirled in the air, grinding the battleaxe into dust. It felt as though it was dismembering a body after a murder, and a strong sense of vengeance wafted from the Severed Blade; The other five epic-quality weapons let out a mournful cry, then rapidly fled in five different directions. But the Severed Blade, not content with destroying one weapon, barely swayed in the air and split into four identical copies of itself, each looking exactly like the first Severed Blade. These five Severed Blades pursued the five fleeing epic-quality weapons, determined to utterly annihilate them; Before long, Song Jian heard five clear, ringing sounds of slashing coming faintly to his ears; Suddenly thinking of something, Song Jians face changed drastically, and a drop of cold sweat slowly slid down his cheek; If this broken sword is indeed the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, my task is to destroy it, but The power to shatter an Epic Quality weapon with a single strike, if such a force were to strike Song Jian, no matter how formidable his strength, his end would be instant annihilation; Just then, the phalanx bone in Song Jians package suddenly burst into dazzling light, vibrating intensely as if to remind Song Jian of something. Song Jian hurriedly took out the phalanx bone, knowing that the task of fulfilling the Demon Lords last wish was triggered by this very bone. The moment the bone was taken out, seven shadowy apparitions of Demon Ritualists suddenly materialized behind Song Jian, their ferocious gaze fixed on Song Jian and the floating bone, their monstrous maws silent in their roar; At that moment, the bone also manifested the shadow of a demon, a diminutive figure with horns entwining the skull and the back of the head, and eyes crimson as blood; Shadow Demon Song Jian looked at the apparition of the demon, suddenly feeling something strange deep inside; I am the Eighth Demon King, Ancient Leiya! The apparition of the Shadow Demon glanced at Song Jian, a sinister smile appearing at the corner of its mouth, How ironic, that my resurrection was triggered and accomplished by a human! After Ancient Leiya spoke, a look of terror appeared on the faces of the Demon Ritualist apparitions, as each one of them knelt on one knee and paid respects to Ancient Leiya; For my true resurrection, I need the last piece of the puzzle! Ancient Leiya turned his gaze to the seven Demon Ritualists, smiling broadly, That is, I need an endless supply of faith to rebuild my body. All the faith you have gathered over the years, give it all to me. Having spoken, Ancient Leiya opened his great maw and sucked fiercely. The apparitions of the seven Demon Ritualists were drawn by an invisible force, flying towards the mouth of Ancient Leiya; Over a hundred years, the seven Demon Ritualists had continually performed blood sacrifices to resurrect their respective Demon Lords, accumulating a vast amount of racial faith, but unexpectedly, it all ended up benefiting the Eighth Demon King; My successor, well done! The Eighth Demon King showed a grotesque smile to Song Jian, raising his right hand. Song Jian suddenly felt the Book of the Abyss within him begin to slip out of his control, slowly squeezing out from his body. The Book of the Abyss was still in a sealed state, awaiting its final transformation, but under the Summoning of the Eighth Demon King, the Book of the Abyss flew into his left palm and was grasped firmly; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old friend, long time no see! The Eighth Demon King gently stroked over the Book of the Abyss with his right hand, instantly releasing the seal; brilliant tricolored divine light burst forth from the surface of the Book of the Abyss; A Demi-God Artifact Song Jian stared at the Book of the Abyss in the Eighth Demon Kings hands, his throat felt dry, and he was overcome with the sensation of preparing a wedding gown for someone else. All the hard work he put into collecting the seven Flames of Demons, and was about to upgrade the Book of the Abyss into a Demi-God Artifact, yet at the last moment, it was taken by the Eighth Demon King who had fallen for who knows how long. The thought alone was profoundly saddening; At that moment, from a distance, five purple-golden meteors flew by, dragging long trails of flame, the Eighth Demon Kings expression suddenly changed, and stretching a hand toward Song Jian, he shouted in a low voice, Give it to me! PS: Thank you Piercing Piggies for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 805 - 806 Refusal_1 Chapter 805: Chapter 806 Refusal_1 The Eighth Demon King was the first to fall, but he did not perish in Abyssal Hell, rather, he fell in the human world. The Abyssal Demon Flame that Song Jian first acquired was also the flame controlled by the Eighth Demon King, and the Book of the Abyss was the treasure of the Eighth Demon King; Looking at the gradually solidifying phantom of the Eighth Demon King in the sky and the Book of the Abyss in its hands, Song Jian couldnt help but frown, feeling disgust in his heart. Just then, the Eighth Demon King turned its head to Song Jian and shouted, Give me the weapon now! System: The Eighth Demon King, Ancient Leiya, is demanding your epic weapon Deaths Scythe. Only by wielding Deaths Scythe can Ancient Leiya sever the Sword Immortal Severed Blade! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You may choose to refuse giving Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, thus making the epic quest The Demon Lords Last Wish a total failure; your choice will have a significant impact on the games progression, so choose wisely! ... System: If you refuse to give Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, the enmity of the Shadow Demon Clan will become locked in an unending vendetta against you, and Ancient Leiya will also regard you as an enemy! Song Jian looked into the distance, where the five Sword Immortal Severed Blades had gathered back into one and were slashing towards Ancient Leiya. Ancient Leiya held up the Book of the Abyss, chanting the Abyssal Spell, as black Abyssal Demon Flame blazed up, forming a suit of armor around it, firmly protecting it; Boom, boom, boom~ The Sword Immortal Severed Blade relentlessly struck Ancient Leiya, sending large clumps of black sparks flying in all directions. For a moment, Ancient Leiya seemed to have no power to counterattack, only desperately defending; Give me Deaths Scythe, and you will gain the friendship of the Shadow Demon Clan, you will become the High Priest of the Shadow Demon Clan, and when I am fully resurrected, the entire Abyssal Hell will be under my control. By then, you will be second to none, above tens of thousands! Ancient Leiya roared loudly, an anxious expression emerging in its brows and eyes. The resurrection artifacts of the other seven Demon Lords were all destroyed, and the Power of Faith accumulated by their clan over centuries had also been stolen by the Eighth Demon King; they had completely lost the possibility of resurrection; Now, in the whole of Abyssal Hell, only the Eighth Demon King had the chance to be fully resurrected. If it could sever the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, it would fully resurrect, and by then, no one in Abyssal Hell would be able to contend with it. It would truly become the supreme ruler of Abyssal Hell, the only ruler! Song Jian crossed his arms in front of his chest and watched Ancient Leiya coldly. If he were an Abyssal career, he would not hesitate to give Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, but just thinking about it, one would know that once Ancient Leiya was fully resurrected, the human world, which had already been targeted by Abyssal Hell, would certainly become its prey. Moreover, a unified Abyssal Hell would be far stronger than when the eight Demon Lords coexisted! You can forget about it! Song Jian directly chose to refuse giving Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya! In an instant, a look of despair appeared on Ancient Leiyas face. It must be known that Song Jian had gone through great hardships to reach the final step of this epic quest. If it were someone else, they surely would not give up so easily because just by handing over Deaths Scythe to Ancient Leiya, the epic quest would be completed! The reward for an epic quest would definitely involve epic items, and one could also gain the prestige of the Shadow Demon Clan and the favor of Ancient Leiya. This favor, after all, is the future sole ruler of Abyssal Hell and is far more valuable than any epic item; Strictly speaking, the reward for this epic quest could be considered the richest among all epic quests, but the cost, or rather the consequences, could bring serious harm or even Destruction to the human world! Song Jian is not an Abyssal professional, all his efforts are based on the City of Hope of the human world; naturally, he would not want the human world to suffer an invasion from Abyssal Hell; For several seconds, thoughts raced through Song Jians mind, and he ultimately decided to give up the epic quest. After all, this quest was really meant for players of the Abyss, but due to some twist of fate, it had fallen into Song Jians hands; Of course, this was also largely related to Song Jian obtaining the Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss from the Eighth Demon King. It could be said that this quest was a follow-up to those earlier events with the Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss; Do you know what you have refused! roared Ancient Leiya, turning his head with a ferocious glare at Song Jian, looking as if he was about to devour him; Die! With a thought, Song Jian sent four long swords flying toward Ancient Leiya. The swords executed the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique, sending a flurry of icy Sword Qi sweeping towards Ancient Leiya; The slowdown and weakening of defenses made it harder for Ancient Leiya to cope with the Sword Immortal Severed Blade; however, the Abyssal Demon Flame on its body soon eliminated the negative effects brought by the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique; In Ancient Leiyas eyes, Song Jians attack was like an annoying fly buzzing around his earit did not do much damage, but it was irritating and distracting; Human, you must die! Ancient Leiya was struck hard on the shoulder by the Sword Immortal Severed Blade, and the armor condensed from the Abyssal Demon Flame shattered instantly, a damage number of over five thousand points floating above his head; A howl as mournful as a wolfs emerged from Ancient Leiyas mouth. The monsters in this space suddenly had their eyes turn red and began to roar in unison. To Song Jians shock, the monsters that were originally marked with yellow names turned red in an instant, and they all swarmed towards him; Damn it, how could this happen! Song Jian gasped in horror. The battle space was not large, with not many monstersonly about fifty to sixty, but each one was an elite boss above level fifty. With so many monsters swarming him, Song Jian was no match for them; Kekaul! Song Jian shouted loudly. Kekaul swung his long sword and struck his shield hard, making a dull sound: Fight to the death! The two stood back to back, watching as countless translucent demonic creatures swarmed towards them; Boom~ The battle erupted, and Song Jian and Kekaul were besieged by a group of fifty-level elite bosses, while above them, the Eighth Demon King and the Sword Immortal Severed Blade were locked in constant combat. Weaponless, the Eighth Demon King Ancient Leiya could only use the spells from the Book of the Abyss to attack the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. However, this seemed no more than a tickle to the blade; all the energy blasts hitting it couldnt even slow it down, let alone cause any damage; A look of despair appeared on the Eighth Demon Kings face, his failure coming just as victory seemed within his grasp. He had not anticipated that he would miscalculate Song Jians intentionsa mistake that now cost him his hope of resurrection; If I am to die, you wont live either! The Eighth Demon King Ancient Leiya twisted his head to look at Song Jian, his eyes filled with deep resentment; Chapter 806 - 807: Holy Point_1 Chapter 806: Chapter 807: Holy Point_1 In the dim half-light, large raindrops fell ceaselessly, a longsword shimmering with purple-golden light pursued the Eighth Demon King relentlessly, hacking down at him without cessation; At this time, the Eighth Demon King had completely given up resistance, allowing the purple-golden broken sword to hack at his body, unconcerned as his Vitality Points continued to drop; Ancient Leiya turned fiercely and lunged at Song Jian; Before I die, I will drag you into the boundless Hell! Wail with me in the flames of Abyssal Hell! Ancient Leiya roared, punching towards Song Jian; Song Jian was desperately fending off the attacks of surrounding demonic soul monsters. When he sensed the attack from Ancient Leiya above him, he couldnt react in time and was brutally struck in the chest by Ancient Leiya; Crack~ ... The Dark Gold Quality chestplate of the Emperor Ant Suit emitted a crisp cracking sound. Pieces of the shattered chestplate splattered in all directions, and blood spurted out as Song Jians Vitality Points plummeted by 1500! You are even weaker than I thought! Ancient Leiya was almost face to face with Song Jian. Song Jian could even feel the scorching flame breath exhaled from Ancient Leiyas mouth; Watching the mocking look in Ancient Leiyas eyes, Song Jian desperately controlled the four longswords, thrusting them at Ancient Leiya, but despite their immense power, they only inflicted double-digit damage; Second-tier Peak Combat Power? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, suddenly feeling a profound sense of powerlessness. First-tier combatants facing second-tier was like those who hadnt passed the first-tier assessment, facing one with first-tier combat power; This kind of power disparity only brings despair! Most importantly, this wasnt even the peak combat power of Ancient Leiya. It was known that he hadnt fully resurrected yet and his power was greatly reduced, but even so, he was not someone the current Song Jian could handle; Song Jian took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and stretched out his right hand. The four longswords traced an arc in the air, merging into one and flying back into Song Jians hand; Light Strike! A brilliant golden Sword Qi slashed fiercely at the Eighth Demon King, like a long river, emanating a terrifying pressure. Even the surrounding demonic soul monsters showed a look of fear on their faces and ceased their attacks for a moment; For the creatures of the Abyss, the Divine Power-filled Light Strike was the most damaging! Ancient Leiya stretched out his right hand toward the Sword Qi and snorted coldly, wanting to crush the Sword Qi with brute force to show Song Jian the vast gap between their powers; sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, the Sword Immortal Severed Blade from behind, like a Light Arrow, stabbed at him, piercing deeply into Ancient Leiyas back. A rich black breath surged from the wound, like flowing blood. No! Ancient Leiya let out a painful cry, his spirit instantly shattered. At that moment, the brilliant golden Sword Qi swept towards his right hand and sliced through; Half of his palm flew up, and Ancient Leiyas aura sagged. He could no longer control his body and fell towards the ground; Lets die together! Ancient Leiya, looking at the purple-gold broken blade flying toward him, roared. A pale black halo emanated from his body, wave after wave of aura burst forth, oppressive and frightening; Shit, another self-destruct, run! Song Jian, sensing the chaotic aura emanating from Ancient Leiyas body, was shocked and quickly used Soul Wander to escape into the distance; All the demonic soul monsters besieging Song Jian and Kekaul showed terrified expressions and scrambled away in panic. Boom~ A massive roar echoed in the final battlefield, the explosion filling the entire space, causing the once-stable space to shake violently. Huge cracks appeared on the ground, and the air was riddled with spiderweb-like spatial fractures; A giant black mushroom cloud rose from the site of Ancient Leiyas self-destruction. All demonic soul monsters were torn to shreds by the intense blast, instantly killed. The items dropped by these monsters were also destroyed by the explosive aftermath as soon as they appeared; The entire space was filled with intense chaotic currents. After the four-second invincibility time of Song Jians Soul Wander ended, although he was in a soul state, he still suffered damage from the aftermath of the explosion; Bone Shield, Bloody Shield, Iron Wings Song Jian instinctively used all his defensive skills, but the moment they were deployed, they were immediately destroyed. Even the Iron Wings that enshrouded him were stripped away layer by layer by the powerful force, until they were utterly obliterated; A series of damage floated above Song Jians head; -120 -110 -109 -102 -85 -75 The numbers were getting smaller, but in the end, Song Jian was still blasted away by the force, crashing hard into a gigantic rock, and he immediately lost consciousness; After an unknown amount of time, Song Jian finally came to. He found that his entire body was in extreme pain, as if all his bones were shattered, and even moving his fingers brought heart-wrenching agony; At this moment, his Vitality Points were reduced to less than one-tenth, putting him in a near-death state. What surprised him the most was that his passive skill Enemy of the Death God was in a cooldown state. This meant that previously, he had been killed by the self-destruction of the Eighth Demon King. Had it not been for the activation of Enemy of the Death God, which revived him, his game would have likely been over; Kekaul, Kekaul~ Song Jian called out weakly, but received no response; A look of sadness appeared on Song Jians face. The self-destructive force of the Eighth Demon King was immense, and Kekaul had likely fallen during the explosion; Opening his inventory, Song Jian began to use healing potions to slowly recover. It was only then that he realized he was still in the small confined space of the final battlefield; Only now, the space had completely collapsed, the ground had shattered into dozens of pieces, floating continuously in the void. The spot where he lay was no more than thirty square meters in size, slowly drifting in the void; In the system information bar, several system messages were flashing incessantly; System: Epic quest The Last Wishes of the Seven Demon Lords has failed. You have gained 10,000 points of human war merits! System: Your choices have led to the fall of the Eighth Demon King. Your reputation among the demons of the Abyss has decreased to Hate; killing you in the Abyssal Hell will yield a large amount of war merits; System: Your choices have delayed the attack on the human world by the Abyssal Hell. The upcoming expansion Abyssal Shadows will be continued; System: You have made a significant contribution to the human world, you have earned 1 Divine Point; Chapter 807 - 808 Leaving_1 Chapter 807: Chapter 808 Leaving_1 Song Jian looked at the mission prompt and was somewhat speechless. His epic mission had failed, yet he still gained ten thousand achievement points, giving him a feeling of not knowing where to even begin his complaints. But on second thought, it wasnt strange. The epic mission was actually about resurrecting the Demon Lord and eliminating the threats to their existence, namely the Sword Immortal Severed Blade. Moreover, during the mission, the eight Demon Lords of Abyssal Hell all had their hopes of revival entirely destroyed by him, and he also successfully delayed Abyssal Hells invasion of the human world. Naturally, for the human world, this was an enormous merit, and receiving ten thousand achievement points became understandable. However, when compared to the final rewards of this mission, these ten thousand achievement points seemed more like a consolation prize, given that becoming the second-in-command in the entire Abyssal Hell, with authority over thousands, was worth much more than these ten thousand points. As for altering the games progression and delaying the release of the expansion, causing Abyssal Hells unity to fail and the Demon Lords to lose their chance at resurrection, it naturally meant the invasion of the human world was indefinitely postponed. This was yet another event that had changed the course of the games history. In fact, there were many such epic missions in the game, and the history within the game was shaped by the players completing these missions, based on their different choices. In essence, the players who completed epic missions could be said to have created the games history. ... The fall of the Demon Lords and the postponed invasion of the human world by Abyssal Hell were positives for human players and also very good news for Abyssal players. After all, the endgame of the Abyssal Shadow expansion was destined to be the opening of the Abyssal Passage, allowing Abyssal players to move freely in and out of the human world. The delay wasnt the end of the event. To continue the expansion, there would definitely be related missions, and their ranking would certainly not be low. This was equivalent to Song Jian giving away an epic mission to them for free. As to who would receive it, it was a matter of luck. Prior to this, the push for the Abyssal Shadow expansion was supposed to come from in-game NPCs, the eight Great Demon Lords. But now, it seemed that this driving task would fall into the hands of the Abyssal players. Where did that Sword Immortal Severed Blade go? Song Jian stood up and looked around. The final battlefield was like a miniature plane on the verge of collapse. In reality, it was already slowly disintegrating, leaving no intact ground in sight. All around, space was fractured with cracks, suggesting that in no time at all, this miniature plane would completely disappear. Seeing the space around him rife with rifts, Song Jian felt a sense of despondency. For all he knew, the Sword Immortal Severed Blade might have already flown through one of these rifts to who knows where. The Book of the Abyss was also missing. Song Jian had lost the ability to freely enter Abyssal Hell. Thinking about the combat experience he had expended above, he couldnt help but feel a twinge of regret. Unable to open the Abyssal Gate, Song Jian had no way to leave this place. Just then, he noticed a faint blue portal shimmering with a soft glow on a floating piece of ground not far away. Checking his skills, Song Jian noticed that his Iron Wings skill was still cooling down, with over ten minutes left to go. It seemed his period of unconsciousness hadnt been long. The space around was collapsing slowly, but it would take several days for this small semi-dimensional plane to fully disintegrate. Once the cooldown of Iron Wings ended, Song Jian immediately activated it and flew toward the faint blue portal. After all, this was just a mission space, and it wasnt designed to trap players who entered for a mission without a means of escape. Approaching the pale blue teleportation gate, Song Jian was about to enter when he suddenly saw, lying next to the gate on the ground, a pale golden orb, and a blade that had lost its luster and looked like nothing more than a firewood-chopping knife. Sword Immortal Severed Blade? Song Jians eyes lit up. This weapon, looking like trash, was identical to the Sword Immortal Severed Blade that had once been wielded so mightily to slay the Eighth Demon King. But the blade now lacked the purple-gold radiance, appearing no different from a common grey weapon; Without hesitation, Song Jian picked up the blade and checked its attributes. Indeed, even the name of the weapon had changed to Broken Longsword (Grey), and its properties were utterly worthless, nothing but a piece of junk; Yet Song Jian still carefully stowed it away in his inventory. After all, it had once been the weapon of a Sword Immortal, and its current state of disrepair couldnt erase its storied past; Then, Song Jian picked up the pale golden orb; Angel Egg? Can it hatch a battle comrade angel? A peculiar expression crossed Song Jians face. This semi-dimensional plane was quite small in actual size, and after the Eighth Demon Kings self-destruction, a small part had been destroyed, leaving this semi-dimensional plane on the brink of collapse, which could be seen at a glance. Song Jian found no trace of the angel Kekaul, nor any remains left behind, but now, an angel egg for a battle comrade had appeared, which inevitably led him to consider its connection to Kekaul; Perhaps after hatching, it will become the four-winged angel Kekaul again, Song Jian thought to himself. The question is whether it will retain Kekauls memories after hatching. As a temporary battle comrade, Song Jian had great respect for Kekaul. Whether it was covering the retreat in Demon Slayer Canyon or standing guard at the entrance to the Demon Guardian Temple, or even courageously fighting in this semi-dimensional plane without fear of sacrifice and without the slightest hint of retreat; Even after being tortured for over a hundred years by the Abyssal Chains in the Demon God Temple, he had never succumbed, his mind resolute and unflinchingly brave. Song Jian especially hoped that Kekaul could become his everlasting Follower; With this thought, Song Jian stored the angel egg and stepped through the pale blue teleportation gate; After Song Jian passed through the gate, the entire semi-dimensional plane returned to a state of dead silence. In a region where the land slowly drifted, half a sheet of black paper unrolled gently, and a gleaming jade-like finger bone rolled out from within; This finger bone was full of cracks, as if it would turn into bone powder upon the slightest touch. Boom~ sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A burst of black flame suddenly ignited on the surface of the finger bone. This flame appeared fragile, as if it could be extinguished by a mere breath. Under the searing of this black flame, the tiny cracks on the finger bone began to mend slowly, one by one; PS: Thanks to Piercing Piggies for the 500 starting coins reward~ Chapter 808 - 809 Cursed Land_1 Chapter 808 - 809 Cursed Land_1Emerging from the pale blue portal, Song Jian returned to the bedroom in Manor Castle, a look of fatigue spreading across his face. He didn''t want to do anything but lie down on the bed and fall sound asleep. Time passed, and Song Jian eventually woke up. He looked up and was surprised to find that a ray of sunlight was streaming through the window. It was a luxury to bask in the sunlight in Doomsday City where the sky was perpetually shrouded by a thick layer of dark clouds. Only at certain times during the night would the clouds disperse for a quarter of an hour to reveal the moon, but they never scattered during the day. Song Jian went to the window and looked out to see that the gloomy clouds which usually covered the sky had somehow completely dispersed. At that moment, the territory of the alliance was bathed in warm sunshine. He took out the City Lord seal and checked the attributes of City of Hope. "It looks like in the many days I wasn''t in City of Hope, the alliance members managed to expand the territory so much..." Song Jian discovered, somewhat surprised, that the area of City of Hope had expanded once again, almost reaching half the size of Doomsday City. Now, City of Hope was starting to resemble the likes of the big cities such as City of Sin and City of Hymns. However, compared to those large cities which had existed for decades, City of Hope still had a shallower foundation. But with the rate at which players were developing, it was only a matter of time before they caught up with these big cities. This journey to Abyssal Hell had been somewhat of a loss for Song Jian. He had gained ten thousand war merits but lost a Demi-God Artifact, the Book of the Abyss. Moreover, the ninth-tier Abyssal Demon Flame he possessed was also gone, causing his strength to decrease instead of increase! "But still, at least I got an epic weapon back," Song Jian consoled himself as he looked at the "Death''s Scythe" in his inventory. "If only I could have obtained the Sword Immortal heritage as well." Song Jian took out a gray-quality, broken longsword and stared at it for a long time before he sighed and placed the broken sword on the table. If he had managed to obtain the Sword Immortal heritage on this trip, even the loss of the Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss wouldn''t have mattered. After caressing the broken blade on the table, Song Jian shook his head slightly, turned around, and walked towards the door of the room. After Song Jian had left, the broken longsword, which was originally of gray quality, suddenly flashed with a faint white light. The light was fleeting and went unnoticed by anyone. As soon as he left the bedroom, Song Jian saw Wang Qi and the others waiting outside his door. Upon seeing Song Jian emerge, it was quite obvious that they all breathed a sigh of relief. "City Lord, you''ve returned!" Wang Qi and the others greeted Song Jian with a bow. After the success of building the city, they began to address Song Jian differently, calling him City Lord. "What happened, why are you all here?" Song Jian glanced at them and asked with a smile. "Brother Song Jian, you fell asleep as soon as you got back yesterday. We were really worried about you!" Li Ke''er exclaimed loudly. "Is that so?" Song Jian patted Li Ke''er''s head and smiled, "Brother was just too tired from the mission, so I slept as soon as I got back." Wang Qi and the others exchanged glances, not continuing the topic. Players in the game hardly needed sleep, and only when utterly exhausted would they resort to slumber to replenish their energy in the game. "City Lord, shall I give you a report on the city''s development during these days you were away?" Wang Qi offered. "No need, I can understand everything about the city through the City Lord seal," Song Jian waved his hand and said. The City Lord seal was nearly equivalent to a remote control and surveillance device for the entire city, enabling Song Jian to be aware of everything that happened within it without needing someone specially appointed to report to him as before; This made Song Jian''s control over the entire city even tighter than before. Now, the likes of Wang Qi needed to apply first for any action they wanted to take. Only after Song Jian approved through the City Lord seal could they proceed with transforming the city; otherwise, they couldn''t even build a single residence; "By the way, my Lord, we''ve discovered a Magic Crystal Mine!" Wang Qi suddenly said; "What, a Magic Crystal Mine, where?" Song Jian''s eyes brightened. Magic crystals weren''t only used for constructing Magic Crystal Railguns and their ammunition, but they were also key in manufacturing many other high-end items and involved in many industries. Even forging and alchemy required certain special recipes to contain magic crystals; It could be said that magic crystals were commodities more solid than Doomsday Coins. Sometimes, for the same item, many people preferred payment in magic crystals over Doomsday Coins; "It''s within Doomsday City, less than ten kilometers from our territory," Wang Qi explained. "But there''s a problem; it''s difficult for ordinary people to approach the area!" "What, are the monsters in the area high level?" Song Jian raised an eyebrow, inquiring; A Magic Crystal Mine, such a precious resource, would be strange if it didn''t have high-level monsters nearby; "It''s not just the monsters. The area is barren, and any life that enters it continuously loses health and cannot stay for long..." Wang Qi elaborated; Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Is it like Valley of the Undead?" Song Jian asked with a start; The calamitous poison fog in Valley of the Undead had a similar effect. However, after claiming Valley of the Undead, the area belonged to Song Jian, who could freely decide which group of people would be affected by its effects; "That place is Cursed Land!" the Cecilia Priest slowly walked over, sizing up Song Jian before revealing a charming smile, "You''re much cleaner now!" Song Jian huffed coldly; he knew precisely what Cecilia was referring to. The Abyssal Demon Flame and the Book of the Abyss had already vanished, and without the contamination of the Abyss''s aura, he would no longer be tempted by the power of the Abyss; "What is Cursed Land?" Song Jian asked; "That was once the territory of the Mountain Gray Dwarves, but they committed an act that incited the disdain of the gods, earning them a curse. Now they''ve all turned into undead monsters, and their homeland has become a place no living being can step into!" Priest Cecilia explained, "The events are clearly recorded in the archives of the Dawn Temple!" Song Jian fell silent for a moment before asking cautiously, "Are there really gods in this world?" "Of course, gods exist; they are omnipresent and omnipotent!" Cecilia said sternly, "And you, of all people, should believe in the existence of gods." Cecilia gave Song Jian a meaningful glance and smiled slightly; "Sacred points?" Song Jian immediately realized what Cecilia meant and eagerly asked, "Do you know what sacred points are used for?" ... PS: Thank you to "Piercing Piggies" for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 809 - 810 Trade_1 Chapter 809 - 810 Trade_1``` "Divine Points are a supreme glory!" Cecilia gazed at Song Jian with envy in her eyes and said, "Even deities need them. It takes a thousand years of divine power to condense a single Divine Point. I am not at liberty to divulge what the gods use them for, but if an ordinary person happens to obtain Divine Points, they can trade with deities and purchase some extremely precious items from them." "You mean they can act as a currency? And it''s a currency recognized by the gods?" Song Jian''s heart was stirred, and he quickly asked. "Indeed!" Cecilia nodded and said, "The Goddess of Dawn has issued a divine decree to me; she wishes to trade with you for the Divine Point you have acquired!" Having said that, Cecilia waved her hand, and a translucent screen appeared before Song Jian. It displayed an array of items, each of immeasurable value; This screen was only visible to Song Jian, and all the items on it could only be purchased with Divine Points; "Epic and Legendary Level items are the least valuable on this screen?" Song Jian stared at the screen, dumbfounded, the shock in his heart indescribable; However, there were many treasures on the screen, but Song Jian could only buy three items because he had only one Divine Point; The three items were "Goddess of Dawn Holy Child Qualification," "Dawn Secret Art: Holy Bird Massacre Slash," and "Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword"; Only the values of these three items were one Divine Point, Song Jian could only salivate at the rest; The Holy Child qualification and the Dawn Secret Art seemed worth the exchange for one Divine Point, but the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword, merely a Dark Gold Quality longsword, required one Divine Point, which made Song Jian''s face turn somewhat unsightly. "A Dark Gold Quality longsword for one Divine Point? Isn''t this a bit of a rip-off?" Song Jian asked with a displeased look, pointing at the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword on the screen. "All trade is voluntary, there''s no coercion in buying or selling!" Cecilia said with a smile on her face; Song Jian fell silent. If this sword wasn''t the last one needed for his set, he wouldn''t have given it a second glance. All of a sudden, a respectful and attentive expression appeared on Cecilia''s face. After a moment, she said to Song Jian, "If you choose the Holy Child qualification, then this sword can be given to you directly for free!" "In fact, not just anyone can take on the Holy Child qualification. You see, once you become the Holy Child, you will have tremendous authority..." Cecilia thoroughly explained the privileges of the Holy Child of the Dawn Church to Song Jian. A Holy Child qualification, in any church, is an existence second only to one, above tens of thousands, with only the Pope of a church ranking above him, yet he has no authority to control the Holy Child; Moreover, the next Pope is very likely to have the Holy Child assume the position. Most importantly, the Holy Child has the right to directly converse with the deity at any time, which is far superior to the rank of Archbishop promised by the Eighth Demon King; "What must be done to become the Holy Child?" Song Jian couldn''t help asking; "First, you would need to establish a temple of the Goddess of Dawn in the City of Hope. Then you must develop devotees and promise the church the same authority as the city lord..." Cecilia softly explained. Song Jian''s brow furrowed deeply as he listened; "I choose the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword!" Song Jian declared, and with a light tap on the screen, the Dark Gold Quality longsword disappeared from the screen and materialized in the palm of Song Jian''s hand; Cecilia hadn''t finished speaking when she saw Song Jian had already made his choice. She fell silent, her gaze towards Song Jian filled with an inexplicable sentiment; "May you have no regrets in the future!" Cecilia whispered, her figure slowly vanishing into thin air; "City Lord..." Wang Qi and the others surrounded him with concern; to refuse a god seemed to them, a very unwise thing to do. ``` "The City of Hope is not a place for others to covet, and who would allow another to snore beside their bed? Even gods are not allowed!" Song Jian said decisively. If it were merely a matter of establishing a temple to the Goddess of Dawn in the City of Hope, Song Jian would not have refused, but the other party demanded a share of the city lord''s authority, which Song Jian would never allow. "Alright, step back for now. I''ll go back to that magic crystal mine and scout around, see if it''s possible to take it into my possession," Song Jian said. Wang Qi and the others exchanged glances, bowed to Song Jian, and quietly withdrew. Holy points are extremely precious, coveted even by gods. Exchanging holy points for a dark gold quality weapon was clearly a big loss, but Song Jian had no choice. Such set weapons are unique, and a second Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword would never appear. Song Jian''s weapon set would never be complete. The moment Song Jian obtained the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword, the four long swords within his dantian resonated, as if they were eager to merge with the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A gentle swipe of his finger on the blade, a drop of blood merged into the sword, and Song Jian immediately felt a sense of kinship emanating from the long sword. With a stretch of his right hand, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword appeared in his palm. The newly acquired long sword, like swallows returning to their nest, flew towards the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword, merging with it as a ghostly sword shadow. At that moment, the Crimson Fire Heart Ape Sword suddenly burst into a dazzling light and then, the long sword disappeared, replaced by a pebble-sized orb of light. Within this orb, one could vaguely see five dark gold streams of light swimming like fish, constantly moving about, sometimes separating, sometimes merging into one. Upon checking the properties of the orb, it was labeled "Unknown Properties," and there was a twelve-hour cooldown period. Clearly, the fusion of the five long swords had resulted in a new change. "I hope it brings me a pleasant surprise!" A smile formed on Song Jian''s face. Then, Song Jian took out the battle pet angel egg. He already had two battle pets, and if he continued to incubate this one, he would have to pay the price of a 3-point reduction in all attribute points. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian called Wang Qi back. Since the establishment of the City of Hope, nearly all its operations were actually carried out by Wang Qi, which cost him a lot of time that could have been used for leveling up. His strength might now be the weakest among the City of Hope''s management team, having only just reached level thirty. "Wang Qi, this is for you. Train it well, I believe it will be of help to you!" Song Jian handed the angel egg to Wang Qi, saying. "A battle pet egg?" Wang Qi''s eyes lit up, and he smiled as he took it, saying, "What kind of pet is it? It''s not a giant dragon, is it?" Having a black dragon as a battle pet, members of the City of Hope Alliance were envious and had always hoped to have a giant dragon of their own. "It''s not a giant dragon!" Song Jian said with a smile. Disappointment flashed in Wang Qi''s eyes. "It''s an angel!" "What, an angel? How is that even possible..." ... Chapter 810 - 811 Legacy_1 Chapter 810 - 811 Legacy_1Wang Qi looked at the battle pet egg in his hands that exuded a faint, milky white glow, instantly feeling a sense of surrealism; The white light seemed to pulse gently like a heartbeat. Wang Qi originally thought it was just a white-quality pet egg, but to his surprise, it turned out to be an egg that could hatch an angelic war pet. This made him astonished while filled with an unexpected joy. It''s hard to say who is stronger between the Angel Clan and the Dragon Clan, as both are among the most elite races; Wang Qi was certain that if he were presented with both a giant dragon egg and an angel egg, he would definitely choose the angel egg; You see, an angel at its peak was not much weaker than a giant dragon at its peak. Moreover, when an angel ascended to twelve wings and received its title, it could rival a demigod. If raised well, it was uncertain whether his angelic war pet would be stronger or weaker than Song Jian''s black dragon war pet. Most importantly, from the aspect of appearance and beauty, angels obviously surpassed dragons by more than just a little; "Really, really an angelic war pet?" Wang Qi couldn''t quite believe it, cradling the milky white battle pet egg with both hands, as if he feared breaking it. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Raise it well, and it will definitely help you in the future." Song Jian envisioned the determined expression of the angel Kekaul and couldn''t help but sigh softly in his mind; He did not know if the angelic war pet that hatched from this egg would still possess Kekaul''s memories; "Haha, don''t worry, don''t worry, I will definitely treat this angel big sister well!" Wang Qi laughed heartily, his face full of excitement; Song Jian froze, a strange expression crossing his face, "...this, might possibly be an angel big brother..." "No no, it''s definitely an angel big sister, haha, I''ll make them all green with envy!" Wang Qi said, laughing excitedly. Seeing that Song Jian had nothing else to instruct, he turned and left. Seeing Wang Qi''s retreating figure, Song Jian thought silently, "I hope that after you hatch, you won''t be too sad..." ... Song Jian had wanted to go directly to the Magic Crystal Mine, but now that his weapon was undergoing an upgrade fusion, Song Jian had no choice but to wait patiently. However, he still needed to collect the weapon required to nurture a Sword Spirit, and one day''s time was enough to nurture a Sword Spirit from the Shattered Rock Sky-breaking Sword. Returning to his bedroom, Song Jian looked at the Sword Immortal Severed Blade laid out on the table and couldn''t help but sigh; In the final battleground space, the purple-gold blade was simply an invincible force. It killed all monsters in a single strike, and even the Eighth Demon King ultimately fell to the Severed Blade; With the remarkable grace of this Severed Blade, Song Jian could imagine just how terrifying an existence its owner must have been. With a gentle touch of his fingers on the spine of the broken sword, Song Jian suddenly felt a faint heat flow into his body from the sword; When Song Jian carefully examined it, the sensation suddenly disappeared, and even the heat that had flowed into his body was nowhere to be found, as if he had just experienced an illusion. "Impossible, I really felt a trace of heat flow into my body from the broken sword just now!" Song Jian grabbed the broken sword and examined it closely, but after a long time, he found nothing. Just as Song Jian was about to put down the broken sword, a flash of insight struck, and he sent a thread of Invisible Sword Qi into the blade. Just as the Sword Qi was infused into the broken sword, it seemed to activate something within it. The entire broken sword suddenly burst into a brilliant radiance, and at the same time, Song Jian felt the Invisible Sword Qi within his body surge uncontrollably towards the broken sword, as if a river had breached its dam. Due to the "Sword Control Skill: Luck Chapter," the total amount of Song Jian''s Invisible Sword Qi had increased significantly. Now he had over three hundred points of it, and the recovery speed of Sword Qi had also increased much. However, these three hundred-plus points of Invisible Sword Qi lasted less than thirty seconds before being completely depleted. Once the Invisible Sword Qi ran out, the suction from the broken blade grew even stronger, and Song Jian was unable to satisfy the demand of the sword. Soon after the Invisible Sword Qi was gone, the broken sword began to consume Song Jian''s Mental Strength. 14:02 Feeling the continuous drain of Invisible Sword Qi from his body, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on Song Jian''s face. Due to the "Sword Control Skill: Luck Chapter," the total amount of Song Jian''s Invisible Sword Qi had increased significantly. Now he had over three hundred points of it, and the recovery speed of Sword Qi had also increased much. However, these three hundred-plus points of Invisible Sword Qi lasted less than thirty seconds before being completely depleted. Once the Invisible Sword Qi ran out, the suction from the broken blade grew even stronger, and Song Jian was unable to satisfy the demand of the sword. Soon after the Invisible Sword Qi was gone, the broken sword began to consume Song Jian''s Mental Strength. Song Jian only had less than three thousand points of Mental Strength, but the speed at which the broken sword absorbed Mental Strength was several times faster than it absorbed Sword Qi. The two thousand eight hundred plus Spirit Points also lasted less than half a minute before being exhausted. It is worth noting that the recovery speed of Spirit Points is countless times slower than that of Invisible Sword Qi. Feeling no reduction in the power of the broken sword''s suction, Song Jian''s heart sank, sensing something ominous. At this moment, the surface of the originally gray-quality broken sword slowly began to emit a faint purplish-gold light. This light was very weak, like a thread finer than a strand of hair, appearing in the center of the broken blade. Finally, the broken blade began to drain Song Jian''s Vitality Points. With more than three thousand points of Vitality, they were dropping at a rate of over a hundred points per second. Song Jian suddenly felt alarmed and took out a large number of replenishing potions from his inventory, pouring them all into his mouth. "Damn you, when will you stop sucking!" A fierce look appeared on Song Jian''s face as he took a scalpel from his inventory, a tool specifically for dissecting monster corpses. He placed the scalpel against the wrist of his left hand, which was touching the broken sword. If his Vitality Points fell below ten percent, Song Jian would not hesitate to cut off his own left hand. Compared to his life, the loss of a left hand was not an unacceptable price to pay. Fortunately, after losing half of his Vitality Points, Song Jian felt the suction from the broken blade weaken. When only a third of his Vitality Points remained, the suction from the broken blade disappeared completely. At the same time, a purplish-gold light shone from the broken blade, and the original thread-like light fully spread, enveloping the entire blade. Now, the broken blade had regained its former glory seen in the final battlefield space, with a purplish-gold light filling the entire room. "Your power is too weak, you can''t contain my complete inheritance..." A voice laced with aged regret sounded beside Song Jian''s ear, filled with disappointment. Song Jian was somewhat speechless. His strength could be said to surpass that of over ninety percent of the players, and even some NPCs who had been cultivated in combat professions for decades were no match for him. Yet, in front of this broken sword, Song Jian felt as vulnerable as a child, utterly unable to withstand a single blow from it. At that moment, the Sword Immortal Severed Blade suddenly shattered into countless sparkling points of light that surged towards Song Jian, and at the same time, Song Jian received a system prompt. System: You have gained the recognition of the "Sword Immortal Severed Blade." Do you want to upgrade the "Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body" to max level and permanently solidify it as a passive talent skill, Yes/No? System: You have gained the recognition of the "Sword Immortal Severed Blade." Do you want to remove all your skills and instead gain the skill "Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art," Yes/No? Selection time 30-second countdown, 30, 29, 28, 27, ... ... Chapter 811 - 812 Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword_1 Chapter 811: Chapter 812 Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword_1 Two options instantly made Song Jian feel extremely troubled; The first was to upgrade the Immortal Sword Body to max level and further solidify it into a passive innate skill, something Song Jian had always dreamed of. Once the Immortal Sword Body became a passive skill, Song Jians strength would soar to become one of the top-tier existences, so much so that even if he wasnt level forty, he would still be no less formidable than those with second-tier combat power. As for the second option, the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art was clearly a very powerful skill, possibly even a core skill of the Swordsman Immortal profession, but it required the elimination of all skills as its price, which made Song Jian hesitate; The thirty seconds passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, less than ten seconds remained; Song Jian glanced at the permanently solidified Immortal Sword Body and then at the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art, finally clenching his teeth and choosing the second option; ... Since it requires all skills as the price, the power of this Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art must be even greater than I imagined! After Song Jian chose the second option, he immediately burst into golden flames, and in the skill bar, all skills began to slowly fade away, as if they were completely consumed as fuel. The golden flames were not scorching; Song Jian felt a faint warmth surge throughout his body, flowing through every limb and detail; Meanwhile, a light chuckle sounded in Song Jians ear, then gradually disappeared; Broken Wing Dance, Sweeping Sword Style, Spiritual Sword Control Technique, foot kick, Earth Teeth Assault Over a dozen skills disappeared without a trace, even the Immortal Sword Body he had leveled up to nine slowly faded away; However, a few skills remained, one was the maxed-out Soul Wander, and another was the skill Sword Shadow Clone; The Sword Control Skill and the passive skill Enemy of Death God hadnt disappeared either; now, only these four skills remained in Song Jians skill bar, while all other life skills were unaffected and retained; Only these four skills are left Song Jian thought, full of reluctance; now, he had no offensive skills at all, not even the Immortal Sword Body, which greatly diminished his strength. All he could hope for was that the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art would live up to its expectations and possess formidable power; In the skill bar, besides the previous four skills, all other skills had disappeared, replaced by a skill that emitted a purple-gold light, which slowly appeared at the very top of the skill bar; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision (Active), Level 1 (0%), Skill Effect: Summon 1-12 Spirit Swords to inflict damage equal to (number*120% weapon damage) on the target, and each Spirit Sword has a chance to cause an enhanced damage effect on the target; Attack range: 1000 meters; Skill Consumption: 100 Invisible Sword Qi points; Skill Cooldown: 10 seconds; Skill Description: This skill is one of the core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, condensing thousands of Spirit Swords, gathering thousands of sword techniques, with Qi filling the heavens and earth, and Sword Qi reaching afar, causing mountains to crumble and seas to part, turning the world upside down! This skill cannot be upgraded through proficiency, it can only be leveled up by consuming other skills/skill books! This skill doesnt seem as strong as I imagined, Song Jian said, slightly disappointed. It looks like each use randomly summons between one to twelve Spirit Swords to attack the target. The damage of the Spirit Swords is only slightly higher than weapon damage. If youre unlucky and only summon one sword, its power might not even compare to a silver-grade sword skill His weapon was still in the process of fusing and upgrading, so Song Jian couldnt yet verify the strength of this skill. For now, his only attack skill was the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art, all his other sword skills having been burned up as nourishment; The next day, Song Jians weapon finally finished fusing. The five longswords had merged into one, radiant and translucent, emitting a faint glow. A streak of purple-red light circulated continuously within the longsword, making it look like a lightsaber. Epic Song Jians eyes lit up, he hadnt expected that fusing five gold-quality longswords would actually elevate it by a whole tier. Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword (Epic), one-handed sword, item level 46, equipment effect: Attack 560-680, Critical hit +5, Armor Break +5, Exorcism +3, Five Elements damage +300, all attributes increase by 15 points; Special effect 1: Damage Deepening (passive), increases the effect of critical hits by 20%, and has a chance to inflict triple damage on the target; Special effect 2: Life Drain (passive), 18% of the damage inflicted on the target will restore the users Vitality Points; Special effect 3: Spiritualization (passive), can be stored within the users dantian to nurture the Sword Spirit, if nurtured for more than 12 hours, then the weapons sharpness increases by 30%, lasting for 30 seconds; Special effect 4: Five Elements Sword Array (active), enables the attack on the target to split into five longswords of the Five Elements and set up the Five Elements Sword Array. The Five Elements Sword Array forms its own space, where the elements circulate endlessly, tirelessly, unto death! Cooldown time for this effect is 12 hours; Equipment requirement: User Song Jian (already bound); Can be taken out of the game: Yes. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The damage of this sword is quite terrifying, Song Jian gasped, it was even higher than the previous five longswords combined, and both the attributes and special effects were eye-catching; Holding the longsword, it felt as if it was weightless, and with a thought, it turned into a purple-red light and flew into the dantian within Song Jians body; At this moment, Song Jian was eager to try out the new sword moves and the longsword; The Desolate Land, Magic Crystal Mine, lets go there first and see what the situation is! he thought to himself, stepping out of the Manor Castle; When Song Jian reached the gate of the Manor Castle, he was surprised to see Cecilia standing there, apparently waiting for him; Priestess, may I know what brings you here? Song Jian asked. I have been awaiting your arrival, Lord of the Manor! Cecilia bowed respectfully to Song Jian and said, Are you heading to the Desolate Land? Yes, the Magic Crystal Mine there is too important for the City of Hope! Song Jian nodded and responded; That place is a land forsaken by the gods, any creature that steps onto it will be cursed by the gods! warned Cecilia. However, if you gain the favor of a deity, then you can set foot on that land without being cursed! Song Jian narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, Is that so, how can one gain the favor of a deity, and what price would I have to pay? Its quite simple! Cecilia smiled, took a round and smooth pearl from her bosom, offered it to Song Jian, and said, This is a Pearl of Dawn. With this, you can enter the land forsaken by the gods without suffering their curse! As for the price, it only needs a word from you! Chapter 812 - 813 Cursed Land_1 Chapter 812: Chapter 813 Cursed Land_1 Song Jian looked at the orb the size of a chicken egg in Cecilias palm, which emitted a faint golden glow, its surface brimming with rich Divine Power; You just need to put it into the inventory slot, and you can use it, each activation can last for 3 hours. Afterwards, the divine power will automatically recover. After twenty-four hours, it can be used again! Cecilia said with a smile; The cost is but a single sentence, I wonder what words are so valuable? Song Jian didnt reach out to take the orb, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, as he spoke indifferently. All you need to allow us is to construct a temple to the Goddess of Dawn within your territory! Cecilia said; After the city was successfully built, all the land of the City of Hope could only be leased, not sold, this was one of the city rules Song Jian had established. You are completely free to lease a piece of land, the terms are negotiable, and the rent is only one Doomsday Coin per year! Song Jian said with a smile: This is my show of gratitude for the help the Church of the Goddess of Dawn has provided to me in the past! ... I, on behalf of the Church of the Goddess of Dawn, thank you for your kindness! Cecilia bowed slightly, then said after performing a curtsy: However, everything of the church temple will belong to the Goddess of Dawn, including the land. Her followers would not wish for the Goddesss temple to be sited on leased land, for it would be a desecration to the Goddess! Song Jian was taken aback, fell silent, deep inside, he was reluctant to sell any inch of land within his territory, but when facing a deity, he simply didnt have the right to choose; To agree to Cecilias request would mean that a piece of land not under the control of the citys lord would appear in the City of Hope. If he refused, then Song Jian had to consider what consequences might follow from refusing a deity; Song Jians brows furrowed involuntarily, as he continually weighed his options, while Cecilia wore a smile, quietly watching Song Jian. Her outstretched palm remained still, a dazzling Pearl of Dawn continued to emit a soft radiance. Song Jian stared at the Pearl of Dawn, yet felt its light to be somewhat glaring; After a long while, Song Jian slowly shook his head, refusing: Im sorry Before Song Jian could finish speaking, Cecilia retracted her extended hand and said coldly, Understood! Having said that, Cecilia turned around and left without any hesitation; Song Jian took a deep breath, knowing that even without any system alert, his reputation with the Church of the Goddess of Dawn might plummet severely; Leaving the City of Hope, heading towards the Magic Crystal Mine, all the way, Song Jian felt a heavy heart. Before the gods, Song Jian felt like an ant facing an elephant, utterly insignificant; However, having been in this strange game for so long, Song Jian also knew that gods could not directly appear and take action. Otherwise, this game world wouldnt exist at all, it would have been torn apart by the wars of the gods long ago; But each deity had their own spokesperson and church in the game, their influence in this world was immense. Having refused the goodwill of a High Priest of the Goddess of Dawn, he feared that trouble might follow. Song Jian quickly arrived at an area shrouded in gray fog, where no life existed, everything was silent. Song Jian could even see bones of small creatures scattered everywhere, those who had inadvertently entered this area and were killed by the Desolate Land before they had the chance to escape; The Magic Crystal Mine was within this area, and as Song Jian stepped onto it, he instantly felt as though the air had become heavier, as if he had entered another region; At the same time, a system alert sounded in his ear; sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You have entered the land forsaken by the gods, the Cursed Land, all attributes are weakened by 5 points, losing 2 Vitality Points per second; Song Jian instantly felt a trace of strength being drawn out from within him, becoming somewhat weak, but fortunately, his attributes were strong, and his recovery rate had long surpassed the loss of 2 Vitality Points per second, so stepping onto this land had no significant impact on him; If it were other ordinary players, they would probably be so scared by this prompt that they would immediately leave here and not continue to explore further; I wonder who was so bold to explore here and even discovered the Magic Crystal Mine inside; they should be rewarded when they return! Song Jian thought to himself. Continuing inside, Song Jian quickly discovered a dark pit. Around the pit, there were some monsters a little over one meter tall, with sturdy builds, their bodies an abnormal shade of gray. They held hammers almost as tall as themselves and wandered aimlessly around the entrance; These monsters looked like dwarves, but they were renegades of the dwarf clan, the Gray Dwarves who were been hunted down by their own kind. Moreover, these Gray Dwarves had also all lost their lives and become something like Zombies; Elite Gray Dwarf Zombies, level 40, Vitality Points 9000/9000 Song Jian counted; at this entrance, there were a total of twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies. These monsters had tough skin, their bodies full of strength, and they wielded heavy hammers with no mean force. Furthermore, having always stayed in the Cursed Land, their resistance was extremely high. Although these Gray Dwarf Zombies werent as powerful as elite BOSS monsters, they were clearly much more formidable than ordinary monsters of the same level; Song Jians mind stirred, and he instantly summoned the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword, executing the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art toward the twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies at the entrance; In an instant, the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword flew into midair, transforming into eight radiant Spirit Swords, flying towards the entrance of the mine; Lucky, summoning eight Spirit Swords on the first try! Song Jian mused to himself. Still, the eight Spirit Swords covered the entrance area, slashing towards the twelve monsters; In the end, only six of the monsters were injured, while the other six, not only unharmed but also enraging their hatred, swarmed and pounced towards Song Jian; Each Spirit Sword can inflict over seven hundred points of damage, which is quite good. Although it cannot kill any monster instantly, such power far exceeds the damage of ordinary players! Song Jian quickly retreated while thinking to himself. The only regret was that in this attack, Song Jian had clearly locked onto one monster, but after executing the Thousand Swords Art, he attacked an area nearly six or seven meters wide at the entrance; The sword then flew back to Song Jians hand, and at this moment, the monsters were less than five meters away from him. Song Jian swung the long sword towards the monsters once more, and in an instant, the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword split into five, five shimmering swords of different colors quickly formed a cage, firmly trapping the twelve monsters in the center; Five Elements Sword Array, rise! This was a Sword Formation skill inherent to the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword. Once executed, it created a space of its own, inflicting continuous damage on all the trapped monsters; The murky Sword Qi enveloped a large area, but Song Jians vision could penetrate the gray sword mist and see the scene within the Sword Formation. At that moment, countless flashes of sword light appeared around the twelve monsters, these flashes of light left deep, bone-deep wounds on the bodies of the monsters; Chapter 813 - 814 Entering _1 Chapter 813: Chapter 814 Entering _1 Twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies struggled desperately within the Five Elements Sword Array, continuously attacking the Sword Formation space. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly as he realized that this Sword Formation space seemed to have something similar to a health bar, and moreover, when it was under attack, both he and the Sword Formation space were losing Vitality Points together; Damn it, the Five Elements Sword Array operates continuously until death. Does until death not only refer to the monsters being attacked, but also to me? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Once the Five Elements Sword Array was deployed, if he couldnt kill all the monsters within the Sword Formation space, their counterattacks could also kill Song Jian; However, the damage inflicted within the Sword Formation space was extremely high, and the monsters attacks on Song Jian, coming through the Sword Formation space, were considerably weakened, enough to last a long time; Song Jian could see that within the gray fog of the Sword Formation space, countless sword lights shimmered, and with every hit, the monsters would have damage numbers of over seven hundred floating above their heads, with some even showing critical hits. The damage of the Sky-breaking Sword was divided into five, but it didnt decrease in strength, equivalent to five Sky-breaking Swords attacking these monsters; Before long, as Song Jians Vitality Points dropped to about half, all twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies within the Five Elements Sword Array Space had been killed, dropping a pile of items on the ground; ... The gray sword mist slowly disappeared, and the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword returned to Song Jians hand, with the attribute Five Elements Sword Array on the long sword turning gray, entering a cooldown state. The Five Elements Sword Array is immensely powerful, at least much more so than the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, but it must be used cautiously. If used well, it is a sharp weapon, but if not, its simply suicide! Song Jian thought with a lingering fear; From the twelve Gray Dwarf Zombies, three pieces of Magic Crystal Ore were dropped, along with some level-forty materials and green equipment. Song Jian picked them all up and continued towards the mine; Upon entering the cave, Song Jian felt a wave of heat hit him in the face. The temperature inside the cave was actually dozens of degrees higher than outside, giving Song Jian a familiar feeling of being in Abyssal Hell; However, this place didnt have the pervasive Abyssal aura found in Abyssal Hell; the aura of the flames here seemed extremely pure; Entering the cave, Song Jian discovered that the entire cave had been hollowed out and a massive underground castle had been constructed. The castle appeared to be designed for giants to live in, with its open doors and spacious halls, definitely not for the Gray Dwarves, who were only the height of twelve or thirteen-year-old children; Song Jian shook his head. As he entered the cave, he indeed found it to be a Magic Crystal Mine. However, the Magic Crystal Ore at the entrance was extremely poor, and the quality was low, giving one the frustrated feeling that it would be a pity not to mine, but to do so would be a waste of effort; These Magic Crystal Ores at the entrance are even less valuable than those dropped by the slain Gray Dwarf Zombies; theres really no point in mining these. It would be better to check out this underground castle of Gray Dwarves; there may be surprises! Song Jian thought to himself. After only a glance at the ores at the entrance of the mine, he continued forward; The Gray Dwarf Zombies were very numerous in the castle hall, and among them was a level forty-five lord-level monster wielding a two-handed sword as big as a door, constantly pacing back and forth in the hall; There were too many monsters tightly packed here. If he tried to lure them out one by one, it would likely be very difficult, and there was a high risk of a disaster occurring. Song Jian hesitated for a moment and decided to bypass them and explore further inside first; If there really were abundant Magic Crystal Ores stored here, he could later gather players from his guild to clean out these monsters. If the Magic Crystal Ores inside were not as plentiful as imagined, then there would be no loss in giving this place a miss; At the end of the hall was an extremely small door, a size that matched the stature of the Gray Dwarves. However, getting there meant having to cross the hall, which would inevitably disturb these monsters; Song Jians thoughts flashed, and he activated the Stealth Skill inherent to his Concealment Necklace, the Abyss Concealment Skill. A faint whiff of the Abyss emanated from the necklace, enveloping his entire being. Song Jians figure instantly became transparent; The Gray Dwarf BOSS in the center of the hall seemed to sense something. It raised its head and sniffed vigorously in the air, but it found nothing. Frustrated, it grew increasingly violent, roaring and moving about more and more erratically. An ordinary Gray Dwarf Zombie monster failed to dodge in time and stood in its way, only to be casually kicked away by the BOSS, crashing heavily into one of the halls columns; Boom~ This massive stone column, which required several people to hug its girth, actually shook slightly. Bits of rock fell from the top of the column, causing the surrounding ordinary Gray Dwarf Zombies to scurry to the side; Song Jians eyes lit up. The columns in this hall didnt seem as sturdy as they appeared! Looking around, there were thirteen such massive columns in the entire hall. If they could be shaken like this one, only half needed to be destroyed to collapse the entire hall while still preserving a small safe area; If we really need to clear this place in the future, these columns might just be the key to killing these monsters! Song Jian smiled faintly, committing all this to memory as he slowly made his way towards the small door at the end of the hall; Because of the BOSSs outburst, all the ordinary Gray Dwarf Zombie monsters were thrown into a panic, running about chaotically. This made Song Jians stealthy trek across the hall towards the small door at the far end even more challenging. A Gray Dwarf Zombie that was originally running forward got startled by the BOSSs roar, abruptly turned, and charged toward the direction of the invisibly cloaked Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback and it was too late to dodge. Subconsciously, he used Soul Wander, and the monster passed directly through his body, rushing forward two steps before changing direction and running off in another direction; Song Jian, feeling the monster pass through his body, stomped his foot hard and made a beeline for the small door at the end of the hall. In just over three seconds, coupled with his enhanced speed, he had actually passed through the hall and entered the small door at the end; Behind the small door was a winding corridor. Song Jian entered the corridor and only then felt a trace of fear. Just a moments inattention could have led to all the monsters ganging up on him, and with his current strength, he wouldnt have stood a chance of surviving; Huff huff, I didnt expect that I could still use Soul Wander while in stealth mode. Stacking up these abilities greatly increases my chances of survival when escaping, Song Jian thought back to the situation just now and couldnt help but smile; Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a series of faint metallic clanging sounds coming from ahead; Clang, clang clang, clang clang clang, clang Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 814: 815: War Puppets_1 Chapter 814: Chapter 815: War Puppets_1 Song Jian passed through the narrow passage and came upon an underground mine. At this moment, the temperature around him increased significantly, giving the impression of stepping into a steam room. In this mine, a scorching red glow permeated the air. Deep in the mine, a Magma River could be clearly seen slowly flowing, and at the end of the mine, there was an enormous Magma Lake. This Magic Crystal Mine was actually located in the belly of a volcano; Now, above the Magma River, there was a large stone bridge erected. In the center of the bridge, there was a massive forge, continuously drawing heat from the river of lava; Prowling around were numerous Gray Dwarf Zombies, wielding heavy hammers. Their skin was slightly reddened and utterly devoid of life, all around level forty monsters, wandering about the cave. Some were digging into the surrounding rock walls, while others were by the side of the Magma River, seemingly fishing something out of the lava. Next to the forge in the center of the stone bridge, three topless Gray Dwarf Zombie Bosses had iron hammers in hand, tirelessly hammering upon a massive anvil as if forging weapons. And beside them, piles of Magic Crystal Ore lay heaped like a small hill; A Gray Dwarf Zombie wielding a heavy hammer approached Song Jian at the end of the passage. Song Jian swung his sword at the creature, and with a thought, six gleaming Spirit Swords appeared around him, constantly thrusting at the monster; ... The combined power of the six Spirit Swords erupted, dealing over five thousand points of damage to the creature. One Spirit Sword inflicted a damage amplification effect in the monsters status bar after dealing damage, and the subsequent three Spirit Swords inflicted over 50% increased damage; In just one strike, the creatures Vitality Points plummeted below 40%. After being attacked, the monster rushed towards Song Jian, who, wielding the Sky-breaking Sword, engaged in battle with it. In a short time, he killed the ordinary level forty monster; After collecting all the items dropped by the creature, Song Jian slowly explored along the cave walls. On his way, he discovered many high-quality Magic Crystal Ores. It seemed that this was the true Magic Crystal Mine, capable of producing high-grade Magic Crystal Ore. However, to gather the Magic Crystal Ore here, one must have at least level 8 Mining Skill. Only those who pursued life skills professionally as miners could increase their Mining Skill to this level at this stage; Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having killed over twenty Gray Dwarf Zombies who were mining for Magic Crystal Ore and obtaining a dozen Magic Crystals, Song Jian slowly approached the stone bridge over the Magma River; Now, Song Jian observed that the three Gray Dwarf Zombie blacksmiths forging weapons beside the giant forge in the middle of the stone bridge were all forty-five level elite Bosses with over twenty thousand Vitality Points. To gather ore here, he needed to kill all the monsters in the vicinity. Most importantly, City of Hope would even have to dispatch a team to protect the mines, ready to take down the monsters as they spawned to ensure the miners safety. Most importantly, in this area, because it was Cursed Land, any creature that entered would suffer a reduction of 15 points in their attributes, while also losing 10 Vitality Points every second; Such negative effects were impossible to resist or dispel. Hence, whether one wished to gather Magic Crystal Ore or hunt the monsters here, the difficulty was immense; Lets continue exploring deeper and, if possible, find the reason why the gods have forsaken this area! Song Jian thought to himself, slowly making his way towards the stone bridge over the Magma River; After clearing the monsters at the edge of the stone bridge, Song Jian entered a stealth mode, quietly waiting for the cooldown of the Soul Wander skill to end. Soon, the cooldown for the Soul Wander skill expired, and Song Jian immediately cast it, then rushed towards the stone bridge; The stone bridge was roughly fifty meters long. Song Jian charged onto the bridge and, as he neared the forge, did not attract the attention of the three grey dwarf zombie blacksmiths. Their entire focus seemed to be on the iron felt they were hammering; This piqued Song Jians curiosity. He wanted to see what they were forging. Peeking through, Song Jian caught a glimpse, between the three grey dwarf zombie blacksmiths, of a strange item on the large iron felt. This item appeared somewhat ugly, while the grey dwarf blacksmiths kept breaking down refined magic crystals into powder and then merging it into the peculiar item. Although he couldnt tell what the item was for, Song Jian got the impression that it might be a part of some vast contraption; Song Jian frowned slightly and checked the remaining duration of Soul Wander C just a few seconds left. He hurriedly continued rushing forward; Beyond this stone bridge was a deeper mine tunnel that seemed to stretch all the way down to the earths core. Without hesitation, Song Jian plunged into it. The direction of the mine tunnel seemed to lead towards the area beneath the churning Magma Lake in the distance; Within this mine tunnel, Song Jian discovered that the ores here were even richer than those along the walls by the Magma River. There were not just Magic Crystal Ores but also vast amounts of Mithril Ore, Truesilver Ore, Truegold Ore, and Star Iron Ore; Each type of ore was exceedingly valuable and many were strategic materials that couldnt be bought even with money. This made Song Jian feel an impulse to give up exploring and simply start mining and gathering here; However, Song Jians Mining Skill was only at level five, which made it a waste to harvest such precious ores here, and he couldnt mine most of them regardless, so he could only feast his eyes on them; This winding tunnel was devoid of any monsters, almost entirely filled with precious ores, and after walking for roughly a hundred meters, Song Jian finally arrived at a vast underground hall; Within this hall stood towering war puppets over ten meters tall, all forged from steel and in various ferocious forms C demons, mythical beasts, and other menacing appearances. Around these war puppets, numerous gray dwarf zombies were continuously building something, apparently adding components to these giant war puppets to make them even more terrifying; Boom, boom, boom~ At that moment, a war puppet resembling a man with a wolfs head and wielding a heavy hammer started to shake violently, and a copious amount of steam burst from its back; The grey dwarf zombies around it let out a shriek of terror. Several grey dwarf zombies began to clamor loudly, as if due to someones operational mistake, they had accidentally activated this nearly completed war puppet; Click, click, click~ Inside the body of this war puppet, a series of movements could be heard, as if it were awakening from a deep slumber. The heavy hammer in its hand slowly rose and then smashed down towards the panic-stricken grey dwarf zombies around it; Chapter 815: 816: The Correct Way to Use_1 Chapter 815: Chapter 816: The Correct Way to Use_1 Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These War Puppets that looked like statues with gray-colored names stood motionless in the hall, just like part of the games background. However, the War Puppet that had been activated had its name turned red, becoming a monstermoreover, a monster above level fifty. In Song Jians eyes, it was at a skeletons level, with its Vitality Points exceeding one hundred thousand; Such War Puppets were often used in wars as engineering machinery with immense power, beyond human strength. If there had been one or two of them during the founding of the City of Hope, they could have turned the City of Hope into a barren wasteland; It was then that Song Jian suddenly recalled the three Gray Dwarf smith BOSSes by the huge furnace on the Lava Bridge, who seemed to be crafting parts for these gigantic War Puppets; To kill such a gigantic War Puppet, at least a team of about thirty players would be needed, and the Shield Warriors equipment had to be exceptionally good. Otherwise, facing such a terrifying war machine, running away would be the wisest choice; The unintentionally activated War Puppet swung its hammer continuously at the Gray Dwarf Zombies around it. With each heavy strike, the ground would tremble slightly, and the Gray Dwarf Zombies hit by it could only dream of leaving a complete corpse behind. With a single blow, they would instantly turn into a pool of human-shaped grime; ... Song Jian slowly backed away. The War Puppets attack range didnt seem to be very large, only attacking the active monsters nearby and not straying far. Once all the surrounding Gray Dwarf Zombies had scrambled away, it gradually quieted down. Although it still appeared activated, it did not wander around but stood quietly in place; After waiting for a long time, the War Puppet exited its combat stateits energy seemed to have been depleted, the steam from its back lessening. In a short while, its name returned to gray, remaining utterly still, just like a statue. Only then did the surrounding Gray Dwarf Zombies slowly gather around again, those who were cleaning up did so, and those who were repairing went about their tasks, falling back into a busy state; There were more than fifty such terrifying War Puppets in this hall, all of them still incomplete, half-finished products, but their power was beyond what Song Jian could currently handle; Song Jian entered a stealth state and skirted the edge of the hall, continuing to explore deeper. In the deepest part of the hall, he found a War Puppet covered in a thin layer of rock wall, standing over fifteen meters tall. It seemed to have been discarded for a long time, many of its exposed joints were rusted, and its messy wiring, like nerves, protruded from the gaps in its body, with some parts even fused to the surrounding walls by rust; Next to this War Puppet, which looked like trash, there was a small door with another mechanical puppet about one meter tall standing beside it. This puppet also looked like a Gray Dwarf with its body covered by a layer of gray rock; As Song Jian approached the door, the rock on the mechanical puppets body began to flake off gradually. Before long, a metal-forged Gray Dwarf mechanical puppet, shining with silver light, was revealed to Song Jian; This Gray Dwarf mechanical puppet was forged from a metal that shined with silver light, and Song Jian could tell that it contained elements of star iron, but the metal used to forge this puppet was clearly an alloy, much stronger and tougher than star iron; Furnace Puppet, level 40 elite BOSS, Vitality Points 80000/80000 If he wanted to enter through this door, he would have to defeat this Furnace Puppet. Song Jian glanced back at the hall, where the tall War Puppets and the assembling Gray Dwarf Zombies were some distance away, so fighting this Furnace Puppet likely wouldnt attract them; Song Jian gritted his teeth and swung his sword towards the puppet; A metallic clang rang out, and the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Sword only left a white mark on the surface of the puppet, as a little over a hundred points of damage floated above its head. You should know that even with a simple slash, the weapon in Song Jians hands could deal over six hundred points of damage, but when it struck this puppet, it inflicted only a little over a hundred points of damage. This showed how incredibly sturdy the body of the Furnace Puppet was; its defense was just too strong. As he chopped at it, Song Jian also felt a numbing soreness in his wrist, indicating that the puppet had a considerable restraining effect on melee professions. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian swung his right hand, and this time, he conjured up twelve Spirit Swords, sending them flying towards the Furnace Puppet; Boom! Boom! Boom! The Spirit Swords that slashed at the Furnace Puppet triggered violent explosions, and damage numbers of four to five hundred floated up from the puppets head; Although this attack inflicted about five thousand points of damage on the Furnace Puppet, for an elite BOSS with eighty thousand Vitality Points, this damage was not significant. The Furnace Puppet, bare-handed and seemingly without any skills, swung its fists and smashed them towards Song Jian fiercely. Song Jian swung his sword to block, but a great force sent him flying; Over three hundred points of damage, I can still take it! Song Jian noted the damage of the punch and nodded slightly. With a thought, the Invisible Sword Qi drastically decreased, and a clone that looked exactly like Song Jian appeared beside him. As soon as the Sword Shadow Clone materialized, it slashed at the Furnace Puppet with its sword from afar, sending seven or eight Spirit Swords, glowing brightly, towards the War Puppet; Though the Sword Shadow Clone only inherited 30% of Song Jians attributes and possessed only level 1 skills, for the current Song Jian who had lost many skills and whose Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was also only level 1, the clones attack power was not diminished, but rather increased; The clones strike dealt over three thousand points of damage to the BOSS, and with that hit, one-eighth of the BOSSs Vitality Points were gone. At this moment, the BOSSs aggro was firmly locked on Song Jian. Ignoring the clones attacks, Song Jian tangled with the BOSS while he kept the clone at a distance from the fight, lest it be affected by the combat, as the clones attributes were fragile and couldnt withstand several hits from the BOSS; In this manner, Song Jian attracted the BOSSs aggro, while the clone, like a ranged profession, continuously executed Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision on the BOSS. A cooldown of ten seconds was enough to make this skill a regular attack; When Song Jian and his clone simultaneously executed Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, they could deal nearly ten thousand points of damage to the BOSS in one go. In less than three minutes, the level forty elite BOSS was effortlessly slain by Song Jian; Looking at the equipment scattered on the ground from the BOSS, Song Jian finally found a trace of self-confidence. It seemed that the only reason he thought this skill wasnt potent was that he had not found the correct way to use it; Chapter 816: 817: Divine Disgust Light Screen_1 Chapter 816: Chapter 817: Divine Disgust Light Screen_1 Previously, Song Jian once thought that exchanging all his skills for a level one Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was a losing deal. His attack power did not increase but decreased, and his strength fell; However, during this battle with the level 40 elite boss, Song Jian discovered that his strength had significantly improved. If it had been before, even with all his trump cards, killing this boss would have taken at least twenty minutes, but now, in less than three minutes, he had slain the boss. The power of the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was much stronger than the forbidden spells of the magic classes of the same level, only slightly less stable; Among the items dropped by this Furnace Puppet boss, Song Jian unexpectedly obtained a Skill Scroll, Charge Heavy Strike; after checking the requirements to use this Skill Scroll, Song Jian realized that it was a universal skill requirement; Skill Scroll C Charge Heavy Strike, Effect: Upon use, you will learn the skill Charge Heavy Strike; Charge Heavy Strike: Lock onto a target 6 meters away and charge towards it, dealing a heavy strike causing (120%*weapon damage) and stunning the target for 3 seconds; Requirements: 30 Vitality, 35 Agility; Universal skills refer to those that any class can use as long as they meet the attribute conditions, meaning even mages who meet the requirements for vitality and agility can learn this skill; However, even for a mage player who has passed the first-order combat power assessment, if they have not gone through an A+ level Assessment World, it would be impossible for them to attain more than thirty points in vitality and agility, as most points for a mage class would typically be allocated to intelligence and spirit; ... This skill, compared to the warriors charge skill, not only inflicts greater damage to the target but also has a longer stunning effect, making it an enhanced version of the charge skill; If it had been when Song Jian had just learned Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, he certainly would have learned this skill without hesitation, but now, he did not hesitate to let the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision devour it, raising the level of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision; After all, the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision couldnt be upgraded through proficiency and could only gain levels by devouring other skills; With this, my Book of Fusion seems to be of little use! Song Jian looked at the Book of Fusion lying quietly in his inventory and mused; With the Skill Scroll in hand, Song Jian chose to learn it. Quickly, the scroll turned into a beam of white light that entered Song Jians forehead, and the ability Charge Heavy Strike appeared in his skill bar; Then, Song Jian selected the devouring effect of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision and consumed the skill he had just learned, converting it into proficiency points for Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision; A flash of purple-gold light, and the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was leveled up to 2; The level 2 Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision transformed the originally 1-12 Spirit Swords into 2-24, doubling their number, and the power of each Spirit Sword increased by 10%; other effects remained unchanged, each sword still having a certain chance to inflict a deepen damage effect on the target, and the attack range was still one kilometer; After picking up the other items, Song Jian looked back at the Gray Dwarf Zombies and War Puppets behind him and, noticing that the battle had not attracted their attention, turned and walked towards the small door; Entering the small door, Song Jian suddenly found a large light screen in front of him. The surface of this light screen was covered with numerous strong electric currents, with many plasmas flowing on it, looking very powerful. Song Jian approached the light screen and found that the Divine Disgust effect in his status bar had seemingly decreased; This area was a place despised by all gods; any creature that entered this Gray Dwarf territory would be cursed by the gods. Not only would their attributes decrease, but they would also lose a certain amount of Vitality Points every second; Now, Song Jian had entered the territory of the Gray Dwarves, the deepest part of the Magic Crystal Mine, where the effect of the curse, the Divine Disgust effect, had reached All attributes decreased by 20 points, every second 50 Vitality Points are lost; The decrease of twenty points in attributes was acceptable to Song Jian, but the rate of blood loss at fifty Vitality Points per second had surpassed his limit. Had it not been for the Blood Replenishing Elixir, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to stand before this light screen; However, as Song Jian approached the light screen, the Divine Disgust effect significantly diminished, and the closer he got to the light screen, the more its weakening effect intensified; Standing before the light screen, Song Jians body experienced the Divine Disgust effect, which had reverted to the weakening effect he felt when he first stepped into the Cursed Land, something he could completely bear with minimal impact; Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian actually reached out to touch the light screen filled with intense electricity. As his fingertips slowly made contact with the light screen, he discovered that the violent retaliation he had anticipated did not occur, but instead, the properties of the light screen appeared before his eyes. Divine Disgust Light Screen, defensive installation; Effect: shields from the sight of gods, erases any divine power effects; There were no defenses or retaliatory effects, its sole purpose was to prevent the gods from discovering this place, and it could even erase any divine powers within its range! The latter effect was actually to avoid the watchful eyes of gods. Wherever divine power reached, there was a possibility it could be noticed by deities; The Divine Disgust effect in this Cursed Land arose precisely because of the application of the powers of the gods, therefore as Song Jian approached the light screen, the Divine Disgust effect on him weakened. If he entered the light screen, he would no longer be affected by the Divine Disgust effect; Back then, this Magic Crystal Mine must have been the territory of the Gray Dwarves. The reason the entire tribe of Gray Dwarves were eradicated and became the zombies we see now must be because they angered the gods. But even if the Gray Dwarves were mighty, how could they have possibly provoked the gods? Song Jian pondered in his heart. It is known that it wasnt just one or two deities that eradicated the Gray Dwarves, but rather a majority of them held disdain for the entire tribe. The Gray Dwarves, a branch of the dwarves, had their own gods to worship, including the God of Dwarves, the God of Smithing, the God of Flames, the God of Mountains, etc., all of which are deities worshiped by the dwarf race; However, when the extermination of the Gray Dwarves took place, these deities did not help, most remained mere observers, some even took matters into their own hands, eventually leading to the complete destruction of the Gray Dwarf tribe; Tens of millions of Gray Dwarves were killed, and the zombies seen in the mine now dont even make up one ten-thousandth of the tribes number back then; This part of history has long been buried in the sands of time, recorded only in the annals within the temples, but the reason for the gods disdain for the Gray Dwarves has never been documented; Song Jians heart stirred with excitement. Perhaps within this Divine Disgust defensive light screen, he could find the answers, and if he could acquire the method to create the Divine Disgust Light Screen, he could fulfill his wish to send miners here to extract from the Magic Crystal Mine; With this in mind, Song Jian stepped forward without hesitation, heading towards the light screen, and soon disappeared within it; S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 817 - 818: Divine Fall Warrior_1 Chapter 817: Chapter 818: Divine Fall Warrior_1 Stepping into the light screen, Song Jian felt as if he had arrived in another space; This place was very similar to the final battleground semi-dimensional plane he had entered before, seemingly a small world detached from the main plane of the game, but Song Jian could distinctly sense that the other things in the Magic Crystal Mine werent entirely severed from this place, which was an odd feeling, as if he had stepped into a fissure between a semi-dimensional plane and the main world; After entering the light screen, Song Jian looked up and was startled to see a War Puppet standing tall like a skyscraper, over a hundred meters high, under the firmament-like dome of light; This War Puppet resembled a small mountain, with sixteen black and white wings on its back, although most of these wings were already severely damaged. The body of the War Puppet was also covered in scars, one of which extended from its chest to its waist, almost splitting it in half, making it seem as if this War Puppet had been through a fierce battle. Song Jian even suspected that this War Puppet had been scrapped for a long time and could no longer move even the slightest finger. Divine Fall Warrior? Song Jian stared at the War Puppet, carefully checking its attributes, and indeed, it was a War Puppet, named Divine Fall Warrior. ... At that moment, Song Jian noticed clear signs of repairs on the right thigh of the War Puppet. A flash of insight struck him, recalling the three Gray Dwarf blacksmiths he had seen in the Flame Furnace, who, although they had become lifeless shells, were still forging something. Initially, Song Jian thought they were forging items out of instinct, but now it seemed that they were clearly repairing parts for this War Puppet; Such a terrifying being, far superior to the ten-meter-tall War Puppets we saw before. No wonder the Gray Dwarves were able to create such a formidable war machine that it caught the attention of the gods! Song Jian slowly approached, carefully examining the War Puppet, and muttered to himself; Just then, a thought struck Song Jian like lightning: Could it be that this War Puppet has become a threat to the existence of deities, and that is why it attracted the gaze of the gods, evoking their disgust, and even fear? Song Jian exclaimed in shock; Divine Fall, Divine Fall, a warrior capable of felling gods, Song Jian fixated on the name of the War Puppet, his face showing a look of surprise. This War Puppet was already severely damaged, but it was known that the strength of every War Puppet was directly proportional to its height. Those ten-meter-tall War Puppets needed only one or two to destroy a city; this towering behemoth, standing over a hundred meters, would have been a genuine threat to the gods in its intact state, perhaps possessing the power above that of a demigod; The most terrifying part was that such an entity could be mass-produced. Imagine that, with hundreds or even thousands of such fearsome beings, challenging the gods would seem not so impossible; Of course, all of this was just Song Jians speculation, given his current strength, he had no way to fathom the terrifying power a real deity might possess; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that thought, there was a moment when Song Jian even considered taking the damaged War Puppet with him, but seeing the dome of light around him like the vault of heaven, Song Jian knew that once he left this area, the War Puppet would certainly be exposed to the gaze of the gods. By then, with his meager strength, he wouldnt be able to protect the War Puppet, and he might even incur the dissatisfaction of the gods, who could directly obliterate him and the entire City of Hope, just like they destroyed the Gray Dwarves before. At the thought, Song Jian felt some regret. He was like entering a treasure mountain and coming out empty-handed. Such a massive weapon was laid out before him, yet he could reap no benefits from it. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed a purplish-red light shimmering behind the left leg of the terrifying war automaton. He walked over and found that the glint came from a treasure chest that was half-buried in the dirt. This treasure chest was stuck in the dirt, right up against the metal skin of the automatons left leg. Carved on the surface of the chest was the finely detailed head of a Gray Dwarf, as if it were roaring loudly at Song Jian. In its eyes sat two dazzling gems, one red, one blue; each was the size of a fist, and just those two stones alone were worth a fortune. Seeing this chest sent Song Jians heart racing with excitement. No other players had been here before, which was why an epic loot chest appeared. Otherwise, the best one might find here would be a gold or even silver-quality chest at most. Song Jian crouched down, inspected the chest carefully, and dug it out of the dirt. It wasnt locked, which allowed Song Jian to breathe a sigh of relief. If it had been locked, he surely would have fainted from disappointment right then and there. With both hands on the chest, Song Jian began to open it, and the progress bar for opening the chest slowly started to move. The higher the quality of the chest, the slower it opened. Such a chest required at least three minutes of maintaining the opening gesture for Song Jian to unlock it. System: Chest opening in progress 1% 2% Song Jians entire attention was focused on the chest opened before him, unaware that as he was doing so, the eye sockets of the broken war automaton next to him, previously dark as two deep voids, began to glow faintly red from deep within. Song Jian watched the progress bar inch forward, and just as it was about to reach the end, he felt something amiss. For some unknown reason, the ground began to tremble ever so slightly. Click~ At a soft sound, the chests lid sprang open. Song Jian immediately gathered up all the items inside. Besides two scrolls, there was also a piece of equipment in the chest. While Song Jian was about to check the properties of the equipment, he suddenly noticed that the large metal column next to the chest, which was the automatons left leg, started to rise slowly. This guy can still move? Song Jians heart sank instantly. He hastily looked up, and in midair, two red lights kept blinking, as though they were intently watching him. The automaton, comparable to a god, had somehow been activated without his notice. Its eyes were flashing a frightening red as its left leg stomped down hard toward Song Jian, like squashing a roach scurrying everywhere. Chapter 818 - 819 Destruction_1 Chapter 818: Chapter 819 Destruction_1 The massive armored golem was activated and stomped viciously towards Song Jian; Song Jian was taken aback and instinctively activated his Soul Wander skill, his figure turning translucent as he rushed towards the light screen; Just as he neared the light screen, he heard a dull roar from behind; Boom~ With a loud crash, Song Jian felt a strong pressure on his back, followed by a blast of air that sent him flying forward; ... It was like a baseball hit for a home run, smashing towards the light screen; Song Jian passed through the light screen and was brutally smashed against the hard wall of the mine, by now the three seconds of invincibility had passed, and he found himself embedded in the rock wall, his Vitality Points plummeting by more than two-thirds; This filled Song Jian with terror; he hadnt been hit directly, but just the shockwave of the attack was nearly enough to kill him on the spotthis place was too dangerous; Song Jian struggled fiercely and soon broke free from the rock wall, quickly running towards the small door. Although there were dozens of War Puppets and over a hundred Gray Dwarf Zombies outside the small door, compared to the terrifying creature behind him, those War Puppets and Gray Dwarf Zombies didnt seem so frightening; No sooner had Song Jian rushed through the small door than he discovered that the hall beyond was even more chaotic. The nearest Gray Dwarf Zombies seemed to have sensed that the Divine Fall Warrior had been activated by accident, prompting them to flee outside; At this time, no one noticed Song Jian. Although these Gray Dwarf creatures had already died once, their instinct as monsters still drove them to desperately avoid the slowly awakening Divine Fall Warrior War Puppets; Just then, three Gray Dwarf blacksmiths rushed in from outside, bellowing loudly at each other. It seemed they were blaming one another. Having turned into zombies, they had lost much of their original memories, but repairing the Divine Fall Warrior seemed to have become their instinct, engraved in every cell of their bodies; Even after becoming zombies, these three Gray Dwarf blacksmith BOSSes still continued the work of relentlessly repairing the Divine Fall Warrior; Boom~ The hard wall behind Song Jian was kicked open by a Divine Fall Warrior, immediately revealing a large hole. The towering stature of the Divine Fall Warrior now became a hindrance in its pursuit of Song Jian. Given the sturdy walls of the Magic Crystal Mine, not even the Divine Fall Warrior could break through it in a short span of time; Stop arguing! It has left the Divine Disgust Light Screen and could draw the gods attention at any moment. We need to find a way to stop it immediately! one of the Gray Dwarf blacksmiths shouted; Who activated it in the first place? It looks like it has entered kill mode. It will not stop unless it kills its target or its energy reserves are depleted, another Gray Dwarf blacksmith yelled; Its energy reserves arent great, only enough for some basic functions. With this rate of consumption, it will stop soon. But if it continues like this, the damage will become increasingly severe, and when the time comes, repairing it completely will be absolutely impossible, the third Gray Dwarf blacksmith observed calmly, as the Divine Fall Warrior continued to punch through the wall aiming to break into the chamber where the War Puppets were stored; While the three Gray Dwarf blacksmiths stood helplessly apart, waiting for the Abyssal Warrior to run out of energy, Song Jian had already rushed into the passage leading away from the main hall and onto the stone bridge over a river of lava in the underground mine; The enormous furnace on the stone bridge was still burning fiercely, surrounded by a large quantity of magic crystals and other precious ore; when Song Jian had seen it, he had been very envious, but due to the strength of the three boss monsters, he could only look on from a distance. But now, the area was swarming with zombie gray dwarves, who didnt even glance at Song Jian. He immediately rushed towards the pile of precious ore, continuously stuffing them into his inventory slots; Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before long, Song Jians inventory was completely filled with these cherished ores. With that, there were still many ores scattered around. Song Jian could only helplessly shake his head and turn away; Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a booming roar coming from behind him. It buzzed in his ears, and the ground beneath his feet shook violently as the objects around him began to topple and fall; What on earth has happened, why is there suddenly an earthquake? Song Jian couldnt help but quicken his pace to escape. He turned his head and saw the hall where the war puppets were placed, spewing dust and rubble falling from above, quickly sealing off the passageway tightly; Such a pity, there were quite a few precious ores in that passage! Song Jian shook his head slightly and quickly ran towards the entrance of the mine; Just as he ran out of the mine, another violent shake occurred behind him, and a stream of scorching lava burst forth from the mouth of the mine like a fiery dragon. About a dozen zombie gray dwarves, their bodies engulfed in flames, swarmed out of the mine, but it wasnt long before they were reduced to a pile of ashes; Dull explosions continued to echo within the cave. Song Jian, with lingering trepidation, sat down on the grass at a distance, looking at the mountain range before him, continuously collapsing. His mood was very heavy; It looked like this magic crystal mine was done for. Even if one wanted to excavate again, the cost would be somewhat disproportionate to the gain; Just then, Priest Cecilia suddenly approached from the distance; These gray dwarves, even in death they find no peace. Now its just right; theyve completely perished! Cecilia said coldly, staring at the distant, dust-covered mountain range with a deep voice; Song Jian remained silent, and after a long while, he finally asked, What exactly did these gray dwarves do wrong? With mortal bodies, they sought to usurp the power of the gods, daring to deceive and annihilate the gods! Cecilia gave Song Jian a glance and said, They are not wrong; they committed a crime, a crime of blasphemy! Are you saying, those war puppets they created, the Divine Fall Warriors, really possess the ability to contend with the gods? Song Jian suddenly asked. What, they were still constructing Divine Fall Warriors? A flicker of fear passed through Cecilias eyes as she said in surprise. I only saw a badly damaged Divine Fall Warrior wreckage inside. Song Jian shook his head; Cecilia let out a sigh of relief, her appearance one of fright. She hesitated for a moment before saying, Yes, the very reason the gods find the gray dwarf race so reprehensible, and even fear them, is because they have actually created war puppets that can contend with the gods! Chapter 819 - 820 Mysterious Moonlight Sword_1 Chapter 819: Chapter 820 Mysterious Moonlight Sword_1 To think that there really are War Puppets capable of contending with the gods Song Jian had a look of amazement on his face. As long as the damage reaches a certain degree, it can harm the gods, but gods definitely cannot be defeated by something crafted by mortals! Cecilias face showed a hint of coldness as she pointed towards the mountain range that was collapsing and said, The Gray Dwarves created War Puppets that could injure the gods, but in the end, they were unsuccessful, and their entire clan was eradicated. This is the punishment from the gods for their audacious attempt to usurp divine power with mere mortal bodies! Song Jian remained silent. To him, all this was too distant. He wasnt even up to level forty, nor had he achieved second-tier Combat Power. The levels of those gods had probably long since surpassed several hundred; Song Jian, you are the most outstanding divine descendant I have seen. Your arrival in this world is not without reason! Cecilia said, The gods are watching you, hoping to select from among you someone to represent their will in the mortal realm, to become the Holy Child. You will obtain everything! Sorry, I need to think this over carefully and cant give you an answer right now! Song Jian said with a smile, However, if you really wish to build a temple dedicated solely to the Goddess of Dawn within the territory of the City of Hope, its not impossible, but you will have to pay a corresponding pricea price matching the value of a temple! Going against the Church of the Goddess of Dawn with Song Jians current strength was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, but Song Jian also couldnt just donate hundreds of acres of land to the Church of the Goddess of Dawn for nothing. ... Cecilia smiled faintly and said to Song Jian, What if I use a Magic Crystal Mine in exchange for three hundred acres of the City of Hopes land, what do you think? A Magic Crystal Mine? Song Jian was startled, then looked towards the already collapsed mountain range, pointing to the ruins where magma continued to erupt and spread, and said, You mean this one right here? Exactly, this one! Cecilia nodded; Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian quickly asked, Can you restore it to its original state? The gods are omnipresent and omnipotent! Cecilia said with a serious expression. Alright, as long as you can restore this Magic Crystal Mine to its original state, then in the City of Hope, you will have a piece of three hundred acres of land, forever belonging to the Church of the Goddess of Dawn! Song Jian nodded and said; Cecilia smiled slightly, spread her hands, and a Codex as thick as a finger suddenly appeared out of thin air, hovering in her palm. Rustle~ The Codex turned its own pages as if an invisible hand were flipping through it, and in a short time, it flipped to a certain page in the middle, immediately emitting a milky white light. Now, its the moment to witness a divine miracle! Cecilia said with a reverential expression, speaking softly; The milky white light bursting from the Codex was like a vast heavenly tree, slowly extending upwards into the sky, and then gently spreading out in all directions. In a short while, a giant phantom of a goddess appeared in the sky; Cecilia, holding the Codex, knelt on the ground, reciting praises to the Goddess of Dawn, and the phantom of the goddess in midair, almost occupying half of the sky, turned towards Song Jian with a slight smile, raising her right hand gently; The mountain range, which had already collapsed, suddenly issued a rumble, as if a mysterious force had reshaped it. In a short while, the collapsed Magic Crystal Mine slowly restored itself, and the familiar entrance of the mine reappeared before Song Jians eyes. A look of shock emerged on Song Jians face. He had not expected to witness such mighty power within the game; It was important to note that the abilities in the game could be brought back to the real world, which also meant that the miracle performed by Cecilia summoning the Goddess of Dawn had a significant chance of being realized in reality; After the mine was restored, the goddesss silhouette in the sky and the white light from the temple in Cecilias hands began to fade away. Clasping the temple together, Cecilia stood up, and with a smile on her face, said to Song Jian, The inside of the mine has been restored to its original state, and the monsters inside have been cleared out! Song Jians heart leapt with joy, and he quickly asked, Will they never appear again? Cecilia nodded and said, They will not appear again. However, this place is ultimately cursed by the gods, and even the Goddess of Dawn cannot eliminate the god-repelling effect of this area, after all, it is filled with the divine powers of various deities! Song Jians heart sank a bit. If that was truly the case, the number of miners who could enter the mine to extract ore would drastically decreaseafter all, not many players could withstand the god-repelling effect and continue mining; Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian thought of opening his inventory to check the items he had obtained from the epic chest earlier; From the chest, Song Jian had gained three items in total, two scrolls, and one piece of epic gear; Both scrolls were of gold quality, one of which was a sword technique scroll that could teach a move called Mysterious Moonlight Sword; Mysterious Moonlight Sword, level 1, instant cast, skill effect: Lock onto a target three meters away, instantly rush to the targets side, inflicting nine consecutive hits of damage to the targets body. If the first strike causes damage, then it will certainly induce a float effect, followed by continuous attacks, each strike causing 35% weapon damage; Skill cost: 18 Spirit Points, cooldown: 5 seconds; Usage requirement: One-handed Sword; Even Song Jian was somewhat envious of this sword technique, reluctant to use it to increase the proficiency of the Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art, as this sword skill was both practical for ambushes and regular combat. If one could not withstand the first sword, it would cause a floating effect; It was well known that enemies in a floating state were completely defenseless, making it easier to inflict critical damage, without the chance of block or immunity to damage effects; Although the subsequent damage was only 35% of the weapon damage, slightly low, with the skill level increased, he believed its damage could be enhanced. With the rapid succession of nine strikes, plus the Five Elements Heaven-breaking Swords ultra-high base damage, this sword technique would surely bring Song Jian pleasant surprises; After hesitating for a long while, Song Jian decided not to use this skill to enhance his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision. If he later felt that the skill was not as good as he imagined, he could still feed it to his Ten Thousand Swords Flying Immortal Art; The other scroll was an engineering blueprint. Seeing this blueprint, Song Jians eyes suddenly lit up; PS: Thank you Bread84 for the gift of 100 Starting Point coins~ Chapter 820 - 821 Hatching_1 Chapter 820: Chapter 821 Hatching_1 The Divine Aversion Bead, you just need to wear it or put it in your bag slot, and it can remove the curse effects of the godsthats even more convenient than the Divine Disgust Light Screen! Song Jian looked at the blueprint in his hand, his face uncontrollably revealing a look of surprise and delight. Originally Song Jian wanted to obtain the construction method for the Divine Disgust Light Screen, so he could build it in the Magic Crystal Mine to lift the curse of the gods, allowing the miners to safely extract the ore here; But such a large defensive structure would definitely have an extremely complicated blueprint, and the materials needed for construction would be incredibly rare. Not to mention, the engineering skill level required to construct the Divine Disgust Light Screen would be very high. Even if he could get his hands on such blueprints, it was likely that he wouldnt be able to build it anytime soon. The mining project would have to be postponed indefinitely. However, now that he had the blueprint for the Divine Aversion Bead, the production method was obviously much simpler in comparison to the Divine Disgust Light Screen; the materials were precious but nothing compared to the entire Light Screen; As for crafting, the Divine Aversion Bead only required a player with an Engineering profession at level 8 in Divine Flame to make it, and many players specializing in the crafting profession in the City of Hope had already reached that level. ... Moreover, the Divine Aversion Bead is akin to an accessory. If employing NPC miners, they just need to wear the bead. If its a player, they can directly place it in their bag slot, which is very convenient. Plus, since this item is tradable, theres no need to craft too many. He just needs to make a batch, and when the miners need to take over shifts, they can just trade the beads, which is also very handy. Its a pity theres only one blueprint, better give it to Dr. Ebsiting to master first, then let him teach his disciples, Song Jian thought for a moment and made a decision; Dr. Ebsiting could impart his skills to his disciples, so once the doctor learned the manufacturing method for the Divine Aversion Bead, his apprentices would also be able to master it, which would greatly facilitate the production of the beads; Putting the blueprint back into his bag slot, Song Jians gaze fell on the last item. The very reason this chest was of epic grade was because of this piece of equipmentit was an epic-grade item; Armageddon Iron Cape (Epic Grade), Cape, Item Level 50, Equipment Effects: Defense +210, Evasion +15, Stealth +30, All Attributes +10, Special Effect 1: Overall defense increased by 50%; Special Effect 2: 20% chance to be immune to the damage from an attack; Special Effect 3: When attacked from behind, defense increased by 500 points, resistance increased by 300 points; Equipment Requirements: Strength 100 points, Agility 80 points; Product Description: This item is a part of the Armageddon King Krubas set, and only by collecting all parts of the Armageddon Kings set, can one obtain the sets properties; Set Collection: 1/6. Can it be taken out of the game: No. This piece of equipment was vastly different from the golden-quality Abyssal Shadow cape that Song Jian was currently wearingpractically the two extremes; where the Abyssal Shadow capes attributes mostly improved damage, the Iron Cape focused on defense; The only thing was that the Abyssal Shadow capes active skill, Abyssal Phantom, overlapped somewhat with Song Jians skill, Solid Clone, and Song Jians damage was already high, so he now needed equipment to enhance his defense, hence he didnt hesitate to equip the cape adorned with iron armor plates. The Armageddon Iron Cape was no lightweight, almost equivalent to the weight of chainmail, but the defense it provided was even higher than that of a plate armor. Most importantly, if someone tried attacking Song Jian from behind, the cape would instantly provide an additional 500 points of defense and 300 points of resistance, which was even higher than what an epic-grade shield would offer in defense. Whats more important is that it is a part of a level 50 epic-tier set, which is somewhat more powerful than his current golden-quality set, the Ancestral Ant King set; The only issue now is that he only has one part of the set, and it looks like its going to take quite some time to collect the entire set; Returning to Dr. Ebsitings lab, Song Jian handed over the engineering blueprint to Song Jian, and then assigned Wang Qi the task of collecting Magic Crystals from the Magic Crystal Mine. Just as Song Jian was about to turn around and leave to grind and level up, Wang Qi stopped him; Brother Song, Im planning to hatch this angelic battle pet egg, do you want to come and see? Wang Qi said with a smile; Do battle pet eggs need special hatching? Song Jian was startled, curiously asking, as both of his battle pets had been hatched quite casually: Isnt it enough just to drop blood onto the battle pet egg? Of course, you cant be that careless. This pet egg you gave me hasnt been identified yet. It has to be identified before it can be hatched, and using a hatching chamber might even increase the pets quality by a certain chance! Wang Qi shook his head as he spoke; Increase the pet quality? Song Jian was astounded; he had never heard of such a thing before. Yeah, but the chance is pretty small, and the higher the quality of the pet, the lower the chance of improving it. I reckon if this is really an angel battle pet egg, it might be quite difficult to increase its quality! said Wang Qi; Then why bother? Song Jian shook his head, when a sudden inspiration struck him. Grabbing Wang Qi, he asked, Who came up with this pet hatching? It started with a wandering NPC that came after the City of Hope was established. Rumor has it, hes a pet master by profession and has opened a pet shop in the city square. Generally, you can buy any common battle pet from that store! Wang Qi explained; Since the establishment of the City of Hope, many wandering NPCs had been attracted to the game. These NPCs, most of whom had special talents, enriched the variety of professions in the city. Newly arrived players, if they didnt like combat professions, could also find life skill professions they liked in the city and learn from the corresponding NPC; Song Jian nodded his head and walked with Wang Qi towards the city square; Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The center of City of Hope, hundreds of meters away from the Camel Square of Doomsday City, was designed by professional urban planners. Walking down the spacious streets, Song Jian felt there was hardly any difference from the real world; The central square was bustling with noise, with many teams shouting to team up for monster hunting and dungeon raids, and quite a few players even set up street stands on the square with just a piece of black cloth; Having not really visited since the establishment of the City of Hope, Song Jian found everything fresh and new as he arrived at the central square with Wang Qi, and just then, a familiar voice reached his ears; Looking for group for the Jackal Wolfman Cave, level 12 Dark Night Hunter, damage over a hundred! Song Jian looked toward the source of the voice, and a solitary figure appeared before his eyes. Seeing him, Song Jians heart suddenly sank; Chapter 821 - 822 Zhao Yu_1 Chapter 821: Chapter 822 Zhao Yu_1 Zhao Yu, how did he even get into this game? Song Jians face looked terrible as he stared at that familiar figure in the distance. Back when he was a salesman in the real world, Zhao Yu had a pretty good relationship with him and often helped him out, making him Song Jians first friend after graduation; Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After entering this game, Song Jians relationship with Zhao Yu gradually faded, and now in the real world, they seemed to be capturing players like them who entered the game. Song Jian further distanced himself from Zhao Yu to avoid getting him involved. Unexpectedly, he ran into Zhao Yu here today. From his appearance, Zhao Yu must have not been in the game for long, only level twelve by now. However, his profession seemed not too shabby, a rare one at that; The Jackal Wolfman Cave was a level ten dungeon, where not a few level ten blue leather equipment were produced. It looked like Zhao Yu was planning to head to this dungeon to grind for some gear; But seeing him standing there alone, with no team to join him, it seemed he wasnt doing so well either; Hey, Zhao Yu, havent found a team yet, huh? As a rich second-generation in the real world, cant you just buy some Doomsday Coins, get yourself a better weapon? Otherwise, with your range, its going to be tough for any team to want you! a warrior carrying a double-handed axe walked up to Zhao Yu, sneered, and shouted loudly. ... Hmph, Guo Qiang, I have a rare profession. Once I gear up, even if you beg me to join your team, I wont! Zhao Yu retorted loudly. Give it a rest. With that little range of yours, Id rather team up with a thief, or a warrior. Guo Qiang said with a cold snort: Other archer professions, although they deal less damage than you, have a longer range, man. In a dungeon, they can even lure monsters. But you? Asking you to lure monsters is less useful than having a warrior throw knives! The Dark Night Hunter class was somewhat awkwardalthough it was a ranged class, it had only half the range of regular archer classes. While its attack was marginally higher, it wasnt so high as to be a game-changer. The difference was at most that between the same-level blue and green weapons. Compared to a mage class, it still fell short, and even compared to thieves, it was less desirable. Thieves, after all, could scout and unlock treasure chests in dungeons, making them way more valuable than a Dark Night Hunter. This made it extremely difficult for Zhao Yu to find a dungeon raiding team; sometimes, he would shout for an hour or two without being able to get into a dungeon to level up. Hmph, Guo Qiang, dont look down on me. Once I level up, taking you down will be a matter of minutes, Zhao Yu said defiantly. Hahaha, sure, sure, Ill be waiting. Lets see when you can take me down! Guo Qiang laughed heartily, patted Zhao Yu on the shoulder, and left with a group of teammates, obviously not taking Zhao Yu seriously; A trace of humiliated anger flashed in Zhao Yus eyes. He took a deep breath and continued to loudly call out for a team; Zhao Yu! Song Jian started walking towards Zhao Yu. He had stayed away from Zhao Yu before so as not to cause him trouble, but seeing that he had also entered into this perilous game, Song Jian felt he naturally had to lend a hand to his friend. At the sound of someone calling him, Zhao Yu immediately brightened up, turned around, and shouted, Hey, team up Song Jian? Seeing Song Jian in his glamorous equipment, Zhao Yu couldnt quite believe his eyes and even rubbed them vigorously; Holy smokes, the number one on the level glory leaderboard is really you? I thought someone just shared your name! Zhao Yu stared at Song Jians equipment and exclaimed in amazement; Although Song Jian had already turned off the golden glow of the Emperor Ant Suit, Zhao Yu immediately recognized the design and quality of the gear Song Jian wore, which was undoubtedly high; Thinking of the exact same name on the level leaderboard, Zhao Yu suddenly realized that his former colleague had now skyrocketed to success. When did you get into this game, and how? Song Jian pulled Zhao Yu along toward the pet shop; Man, dont even mention it. I was out for a meal and ran into someone handing out flyers. I just felt sorry for the old man, grabbed one casually, and threw it in the car. And then Zhao Yu slapped his head, his face full of regret, I havent been in here long, just made it to level ten. I didnt dare to build a safe house in the wilderness, so I could only buy a residence in the City of Hope to use as a safe house. My God, the houses in this game are way more expensive than in the real world, a tiny pigeonhole of fifty to sixty square meters actually cost me three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! With a look full of hatred for profiteers, Zhao Yu continued, For this pigeonhole, not only did I spend all my savings in the game, but I also used up all my spending money in the real world. The exchange rate between Doomsday Coins and RMB is also outrageously high, over two hundred RMB for just one Doomsday Coin! Song Jian was shocked. Doomsday Coins are so expensive now? Werent they one hundred RMB per Doomsday Coin before? How could it have shot up so much in just a few days; All the way, Song Jian listened to Zhao Yus complaints. Shortly after, the three of them arrived at a shop. At the entrance of this shop, there were three or four cages with some combat pet cubs inside. Although these cubs were only of white quality, they all looked promising: a pure white tiger, a red fox with two tails, and a juvenile eagle whose feathers shone with a metallic lusterit all appeared to have great potential; Many players were gathered at the entrance of the pet shop, continuously checking the attributes of these pets and discussing amongst themselves; Song Jian, are you really the number one on the level leaderboard? Already at level thirty-eight? Zhao Yu asked in surprise; Yeah! Song Jian nodded and said, Lets go in and have a look. If you fancy any combat pet, Ill give it to you as a gift. Then Ill call some brothers to help you level up and get your level up as soon as possible! What, are you serious? Zhao Yu asked, his face bright with surprise; Of course, when have I ever not meant what I said? Song Jian replied with a smile; Wang Qi smiled quietly to himself, following behind Song Jian as they entered the pet shop; Inside the pet shop, two NPC salespeople were introducing combat pets to several players. Another girl, with fiery red hair, was lounging in a rocking chair, looking bored as she idly flipped through the pages of a book; When the girl noticed Song Jian and his companions enter, she glanced over casually but her eyes quickly locked onto Wang Qi. She hurriedly stood up, her face full of smiles, walking over to Wang Qi; Lord Mayor, what brings you to my humble shop today? Ha ha, if theres anything you need, just send someone to inform us. Why bother coming here yourself! The girl laughed merrily, leaning in close to Wang Qi; Chapter 822 - 823: Shadow Claw_1 Chapter 822: Chapter 823: Shadow Claw_1 Wang Qi felt a bit awkward when the pet store owner addressed him as the City Master. He coughed twice, steadied her leaning body, and said with a stern face, I am only the Vice City Lord of the City of Hope. This is the real master of the City of Hope, Song Jian, City Master Song. You must recognize him clearly! The pet store owner Laurenie was greatly alarmed, judging by her reaction, the way she had just addressed Wang Qi was likely to have offended the real City Master present. As an NPC who had wandered through countless cities, Laurenie naturally knew the extent of power held by a citys master. She quickly bowed to Song Jian and spoke with a hint of panic on her face, I didnt know the City Master was here, and failed to welcome you from afar. I ask for the City Masters forgiveness! Its no bother, no bother at all! Song Jian waved his hands with a beaming smile, Today, I am just accompanying a friend to buy a battle pet, so thats why we had Vice City Lord Wang come with us! Accompanying a friend to buy pets? Laurenies eyes brightened as she turned her gaze to Zhao Yu; Seeing Zhao Yus tattered gear and the white quality long crossbow hanging on his back, Laurenie frowned slightly. ... Had Zhao Yu come to purchase a pet by himself, Laurenie probably would not have given him a second glance, but now that he was a friend of the City Master, countless ways to flatter Zhao Yu suddenly came to mind; Judging by this young brother, you seem to be a ranged professional, Laurenie said with a sweet smile, If Im not mistaken, you are also a rare professional, a Dark Night Hunter, impressive, very impressive! With that, Laurenie summoned a maid and whispered a few words in her ear. In just a moment, the maid brought out three ornate boxes from the back room and placed them on the counter; Laurenie smiled as she opened all three boxes. Each box contained an egg that emitted a silver glow. It should be noted that most of the pet eggs displayed in this pet store were of white quality, with an occasional appearance of green and blue quality ones. Such eggs were usually snatched up quickly by customers and would be sold within minutes after appearing; By directly presenting three pet eggs this time, it was clear that Laurenie was willing to make a significant investment to curry favor with Song Jian; Young brother, take a look at this Battle Pet Egg first. This is an Andes Hunting Spiders egg. The Andes Hunting Spider belongs to the jumping spider family; its extremely fast and though its attack and defense are somewhat modest, it specializes in poison attacks and web casting! Laurenie explained, pointing at the first egg. This egg had a few dark spots on its surface and looked quite unremarkable. If not for the pale silver glow it emitted, it would be hard to believe it was a rare Battle Pet Egg; Next, Laurenie pointed to the second egg and said, This is a Shadow Owls egg. Not only does it possess vision comparable to a hawks during the day, but it also has dark vision. Being a shadow creature itself, it has the ability to shadow dodge and is very hard to detect, making it an extremely rare scouting battle pet! Seeing Zhao Yus drooling expression, Laurenies smile grew wider, but as she saw the expressionless faces of Song Jian and Wang Qi, it felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. It seemed that the battle pets from her store had not caught the interest of the two city lords; Laurenie became more enthusiastic towards Zhao Yu, gently setting down the second egg and picking up the third wooden box; Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the wooden box, Laurenies eyes revealed a hint of pain; This third pet, known as the Shadowclaw Tracker, is a snow leopard with Shadow Panther lineage. It has extremely fast short-distance sprint capabilities, and its damage output is very high. Furthermore, its fur is incredibly smooth, which allows it to evade attacks. When attacking enemies, it automatically enters stealth mode, and most importantly Laurenie looked at Zhao Yu and smiled, A level 30 Shadowclaw Tracker will automatically learn the Sword Shadow Clone skill, creating four clones at the same time, although the attributes of each clone are only 30% of the original bodys. Even so, this still is a very rare ability. Song Jians eyebrows raised slightly, as he could actually create four clones, which sounded even stronger than his own Sword Shadow Clone. Zhao Yus gaze flitted back and forth over the three silver pet eggs, already appearing somewhat dazzled and unsure of which one to choose. Zhao Yu, the brighter the glow of an item, the better its quality! Song Jian reminded. Among these three pet eggs, the Andes Hunting Spider was a pale silver, the Shadow Owl was bright silver, but the one named Shadowclaw Tracker, a snow leopard, was radiating a snowflake-like lively glow. Then Ill choose this Shadowclaw Tracker! Zhao Yu said, pointing to the third pet egg. Young man, youve got quite the eye! Laurenie said with a smile, waving her hand, the other two wooden boxes were immediately stowed away. She pushed the wooden box with the Shadowclaw pet egg forward and said, A special offer of six hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, and in light of the two City Lords presence, I can offer you a fifty percent discount, just three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins will do. As she mentioned the fifty percent discount, the corners of Laurenies eyes twitched involuntarily. She had originally set a low price for this pet egg, and it could sell for at least eight hundred thousand, if not more, at an auction. But even three hundred thousand was beyond Zhao Yus current means; he couldnt help inhaling sharply, as this single pet egg cost three times more than his safety house. Ms. Laurenie choosing to open a shop in the City of Hope is an honor for us, and how could I take advantage of you? Song Jian said with a smile, handing over several banknotes: We appreciate your kind gesture, heres six hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, please take it. Laurenie was startled for a moment, but then she smiled and said, That amount of money is naturally nothing to the City Lords, so let my store hatch this pet egg for this young man, as a little gesture of goodwill from us. Song Jian nodded; he was indeed curious to see the difference between hatching at the pet store and hatching with his own blood. Laurenie personally led Zhao Yu to a small room, then extracted a drop of his blood and placed it into a sci-fi-looking nutrient tank, where the Shadowclaw Battle Pet Egg was inserted. After that, a staff member slowly injected a tube of pale red liquid into the machine, which contained Zhao Yus drop of blood. The machine started up, and after a slight vibration, it was visible that the nutrient solution in the nutrient tank was disappearing at a visible rate, and the surface of the Shadowclaw Battle Pet Egg began to show cracks. In no time at all, the cracks on the surface of the Battle Pet Egg interconnected like a spider web, and a faint golden light burst forth from these fissures. The, the grade has been enhanced? Laurenie looked at the nutrient tank in astonishment, an incredulous expression on her face. PS: Thank you Pao Ge Meng Da Nai for the 100 Qidian Coins reward~ Chapter 823: 824 Holy Light War Pet_1 Chapter 823: Chapter 824 Holy Light War Pet_1 Song Jian heard Wang Qi say that theres a certain chance to enhance the quality of a battle pet by hatching it in a pet shop. He was initially skeptical, but to his surprise, he witnessed a quality upgrade during a hatching right before his eyes; However, looking at Laurenies astonished expression, it seemed like it was also her first encounter with such an event; Gold, a gold-quality battle pet, and I sold it for only six hundred thousand, Im, Im at such a loss! Laurenie was full of regret in her heart, but her face showed an expression of surprise as she said to Zhao Yu, Congratulations, congratulations, young man, a gold-quality battle pet is worth a million Doomsday Coins. If youd like to sell this battle pet, Id be willing to buy it back for one million two hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! What, one million two hundred thousand? Zhao Yu was dumbstruck, silently calculating the exchange rate in his mind. If he sold this battle pet and converted it all into RMB, that would be a sum exceeding twenty million. Although Zhao Yu was a second-generation rich kid, his father was just a small businessman worth a hundred or two hundred million, and he had never seen this much money at once; Mrs. Boss, thats not generous of you, ah. A gold-quality battle pet, if put up for auction, would start at at least three million Doomsday Coins. My friend here wont sell this battle pet! Song Jian laughed; Song Jians words, like a bucket of cold water, suddenly sobered Laurenie up. The person in front of her was no ordinary deitys favorite; he had a significant backing. Trying to take advantage of him was just wishful thinking on her part. ... With this in mind, Laurenies face instantly revealed an awkward smile, and she stood silently to the side; Once all the nutrient solution in the nutrient slot was completely consumed, the battle pet egg also completely cracked open, and a shadow emerged from the nutrient slot, darting onto Zhao Yus shoulder; A coal-black leopard, about the size of a five or six-month-old kitten, clung firmly to Zhao Yus shoulder, extending its pink little tongue to lick Zhao Yus cheek incessantly; Eh, young man, whats the initial closeness level of your battle pet? Seeing the affectionate behavior between Zhao Yu and the small black leopard, Laurenie showed a hint of curiosity and couldnt help asking. It was common knowledge that freshly hatched battle pets generally had an initial closeness level between thirty and fifty and would not show such an intimate demeanor; Zhao Yu opened the battle pets attributes and, scratching his head, said, Just eighty-one points, is that high? Eighty-one points? Laurenie exclaimed, Ive hatched over a thousand battle pets, but Ive never encountered one with such a high initial closeness level. You should know, the higher the initial closeness level, the slower the closeness level drops when the battle pet is starving or in death! Looks like youve hatched a top-quality battle pet! Song Jian laughed; Thank you, thank you so much, Song Jian! Zhao Yu said gratefully. Having played the game for a while, he was well aware of how much a good battle pet could help him; As long as he raised this battle pet, he could even go solo against elite BOSSes of the same level in the wild; Alright, alright, my turn now! Wang Qi laughed heartily as he carefully took out a battle pet egg shrouded in milky white light from his inventory; Come on, Laurenie, see what you make of my battle pet? Wang Qi laughed; A white battle pet? Laurenies eyebrows raised. Wang Qi, after all, was a Vice City Lord, how could he cherish a white-quality battle pet so preciously? No, no, thats not the glow of a white-quality battle pet, this, this is, this is Holy Light! This is a Holy Light War Pet! Laurenie screamed in astonishment, her face full of shock; A Holy Light War Pet, isnt that supposed to be a golden quality battle pet? Wang Qi looked at Song Jian with some confusion; Song Jian shrugged his shoulders. When he had obtained the Angel Battle Pet Egg, it was indeed just a pale gold color. However, after leaving it in his inventory for a few days, for some reason, it turned into a milky white halo; Laura, Laura, hurry, take out the purple gold solution from the top left cabinet of my storage room. Susan, prepare to mix the Holy Spirit Nutrient Fluid, quick, quick! Laurenie seemed very anxious, almost mobilizing all of the servants, turning the hatching room into a flurry of activity; Lance, go and invite Master Ackman, tell him theres a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg that needs his appraisal! Laurenie grabbed a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy, and said seriously; Ah, Master Ackman? At this time, hes usually napping, I, Lance hesitated, knowing Ackmans temper was not good. Waking him up now might end up getting a severe scolding; Go quickly, just say its a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg. If he dares to scold you, Ill have Brian do the appraisal! Laurenie said loudly; Yes, yes, Boss! Lance ran off towards the back house. Shortly after, an old Elf with a face full of wrinkles, walked in quickly; Laurenie, you said theres a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg that needs my appraisal? Youd better not be lying to me, otherwise Oh, my goodness, it really is a Holy Light Battle Pet Egg! Ackmans face showed surprise as he slowly bent over, closely observing the Battle Pet Egg in Wang Qis hands; After a long observation, the old Elf slowly stood up straight and sighed, Such a pity, this is an egg condensed from a four-winged angel who died in battle. Its truly too precious! Four-winged angel! Laurenie exclaimed in surprise; Honorable sir, appraising this Battle Pet Egg will cost three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! To incubate it will need one million Doomsday Coins! Arman said in a deep voice; Wang Qis body swayed slightly, a look of shock appearing on his face. Just for an appraisal, it required three hundred thousand, and incubation demanded a staggering one million Doomsday Coins it was practically robbery! Lord Vice City Master, rest assured, I guarantee that every penny you spend will be worthwhile! Laurenie said seriously; Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Qi glanced at Song Jian; Song Jian shrugged his shoulders again. Anyhow, he had already given the Angel Battle Pet Egg to Wang Qi, and if he was not willing to spend that much money, incubating it later would not be too late; Lets start. Wang Qi gritted his teeth, pulling out a stack of Doomsday Coins from his bag and tremblingly handed them to Laurenie; Wang Qi understood in his heart that the higher the cost, the more valuable the war pet would prove to be. Once hatched, it would definitely be worth the expense! Zhao Yu also widened his eyes; just for appraisal and incubation, the cost had surpassed a million. If it were to be sold, wouldnt the price exceed ten million! This is a battle pet worth tens of millions, I cant miss the chance to see it hatch! Zhao Yu thought to himself. After a busy period, Master Arman, the pet appraiser, completed the appraisal of the egg radiating with a milky white glow it indeed was an Angel Battle Pet Egg. By this time, the Battle Pet Egg had turned into a sphere of light, emitting a faint milky white halo. Within the sphere of light, one could see a figure with pristine white wings at its back, kneeling and hugging its knees tightly, the wings covering its entire body like a blanket; PS: Thanks to Lethal Countdown for the tip of 1000 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 824: 825: Flying Mounts_1 Chapter 824: Chapter 825: Flying Mounts_1 Angels, Song Jian, do you see it? Angels, its really an angel! Wang Qi held up the battle pet egg in his hands, excitedly said; The angel within the pet egg looked quite blurry and its gender was indiscernible, but Song Jian vaguely felt that this was the angel Clowell; Master Arman, if we were to hatch it now, would it still retain its memories from before? Song Jian suddenly asked. The memories of the Angel Clan will never fade! Arman looked at Song Jian and said, However, newly born angels will seal their own memories. Only when their strength reaches a certain level will the memories be unsealed! Song Jian nodded, saying nothing more. Upon death, common angels would usually vanish without a trace, with a very small chance of condensing into a Heart of the Angel; As for condensing into a battle pet egg, perhaps not even one in a thousand angels could achieve this feat. For the Angel Clan, this was almost a means of resurrection and rebirth; ... After a busy flurry of activity, Wang Qi carefully placed the angel battle pet egg into a solution that emitted a faint golden glow. A million Doomsday Coins, at least the majority, were spent to concoct the nurturer solution in a Holy Spirit Solution; Many of the rare materials in the Holy Spirit Solution were priceless, not necessarily attainable even with money. If Wang Qi hadnt been the Vice City Lord, Laurenie might not have been willing to concoct the Holy Spirit Solution; With the equipment activated, the angel battle pet egg began to absorb the nutrients from the Holy Spirit Solution in the nurturer. Soon, the Holy Spirit Solution was drained, and the battle pet egg started to crack open. A palm-sized Bicolumned Angel flew towards Wang Qi; This angel was only wrapped in a white sarong at the waist, holding a mini bow and arrow. It looked incredibly endearing yet seemingly lacked combat strength; Too bad, it didnt advance in rank! Wang Qi said with a touch of regret; It doesnt need to advance in rank. This is a Holy Light War Pet, in other words, an evolvable war pet. As long as it is well-cultivated, it can continuously evolvefour wings, six wings, eight wings, and even to the most formidable twelve-winged archangel! Laurenie immediately said; What, an evolvable war pet? Wang Qis eyes widened in disbelief; However, evolving on its own is very difficult, and sometimes it requires some rare materials! Laurenie seemed to think of something, covered her mouth and giggled, saying, Be careful not to go bankrupt! The angel war pet fluttered its wings and flew onto Wang Qis shoulder, sitting down on it, then started fiddling with the bow and arrow in its hand, looking around curiously and energetically; An initial intimacy level of seventy-eight, not too bad! Wang Qi said with a beaming smile; Song Jian nodded. It seemed that it was still better to hatch battle pets at the pet store. Even if the chance for advancing was low, the initial intimacy levels would be much higher; Currently, his Black Dragon war pet and his intimacy level was only at sixty-two points, while the Stone Golem Gulu was slightly higher at seventy-three. Each injury would cause their intimacy levels to drop a few points, and Song Jian was genuinely concerned that if it dropped too severely, these two war pets might directly defect; By the way, do you have something here to raise the intimacy level of battle pets? Song Jian suddenly asked; Laurenies eyes lit up and she immediately said, Of course, and depending on the type of battle pet, different items are used. I heard that City Lord Songs battle pet is a Giant Dragon, and my store just happens to have food that raises the favor of dragon-type battle pets! After purchasing several sets of food to increase the favor of dragon-type war pets and earth-elemental war pets, Song Jian and his group left the pet store; Right, call some brothers, take Zhao Yu down to the Jackal Wolfman Cave a few times, get all the equipment he needs, and then level him up! Song Jian said; Zhao Yus level was too low, and if he fought alongside Song Jian, he wouldnt gain any experience, so it was left to the players of the alliance to lead him; Song Jian, thank you! Zhao Yu said with a complex look in his eyes; In the real world, as the son of a wealthy family, Zhao Yu had always felt a sense of superiority when helping Song Jian; however, he had never expected that in just a few short months, there would be such a dramatic change in status between them; Even if Zhao Yu was slow to catch on, he now understood that the Lord of the entire City of Hope was none other than the man before him who seemed to do nothing but hand out flyers every day. Ang~ Just then, a sharp cry suddenly came from the sky, and several people looked up to see a giant hawk descending slowly toward the square. On the back of the hawk, there was the silhouette of a player; A flying mount, its a flying mount! shouted a player on the square; It wasnt until the flying mount had landed that Song Jian realized the person sitting on it was actually Li Keer; The giant hawk, over five meters in size, stirred up a strong gust of wind as it landed, pushing the crowd of onlookers who were trying to get a closer look back by five or six meters; Eh, Brother Song Jian and Brother Wang Qi! Li Keer jumped down from the hawk, her eyes immediately finding Song Jian and Wang Qi, squinting into crescent moons with joy; Keer, where did you get this flying mount? Wang Qi asked in amazement. It was known that a flying mount did not take up a battle pet slot, and each person could have both a land mount and a flying mount simultaneously; Near a cliff about a hundred li away, theres a large group of hawks. I sneaked into a birds nest and grabbed a small hawk, Li Keer said with the look of someone who had been caught doing something naughty, sticking out her tongue as she laughed; Song Jian, if we can get a batch of flying mounts, we could definitely speed up the city expansion. With just five hundred, no, even three hundred hawk mounts like this, I am confident that within three months we could expand the territory of the City of Hope to encompass the entire Doomsday City! Wang Qi said, his face flushed with excitement; So far, Li Keer was the only one in the City of Hope with a flying mount. It was known that after the city was established, the flying creatures in the vicinity no longer dared to approach the City of Hope, or else they would be taken down by the defensive installations on the city walls; However, outside of the City of Hope in other areas, the sky still belonged to the flying creatures. The hawk captured by Li Keer was evidently an especially fierce mount, unafraid even of the flying creatures in the wild; Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the City of Hope could have a batch of such flying mounts, they could establish their own corps of airborne cavalry. Then, during campaigns for territorial expansion, they could achieve remarkable results; Keer, how about you take me to see that cliff? Song Jian asked with a smile; Of course! Li Keer nodded and said, but her face soon turned to an expression of difficulty as she added, Little Grey can only carry one person; it cant fly with two. Little Grey was the name of the hawk Li Keer had captured, and it could only carry one person; Song Jian smiled slightly and summoned the Black Dragon. A dragons roar echoed across the plaza, causing almost all the battle pets to tremble and crouch, not daring to move; Even Li Keers captured hawk, which had been holding its head high with an air of pride, immediately spread its wings and crouched down emitting a series of low moans after the dragons roar; Brother Song Jian, can the Black Dragon carry people in flight? Li Keers eyes sparkled with excitement, clearly eager to ride the Black Dragon. Chapter 825: 826 Falcon Cliff_1 Chapter 825: Chapter 826 Falcon Cliff_1 Song Jian mounted the Black Dragon, slowly rising into the air, while Li Keer followed closely on her hawk at a distance, perpetually directing Song Jians flight path. However, her hawk dared not get too close to the Black Dragon, so the two could only communicate via their private chat channel; Mid-flight, Song Jian glanced down unintentionally and discovered that the area of the City of Hope had by then surpassed half the size of Doomsday City, separated by a tall and distinct city wall; One side was brimming with vitality, looking every bit a human city, while the other was filled with dead silence, and zombies roamed everywhere, their howls resounding continuously; Between the territories of Doomsday City and City of Hope stood a wall several dozen meters tall. Atop the broad ramparts, three or four Magic Crystal Railguns were being constructed simultaneously. Roughly every ten meters, there was a railgun, and between each pair, numerous arrow towers and giant crossbows flanked by hundreds of city guards stood vigilant on the walls, sealing the City of Hope tight; The Divine Aversion Beads had already been mass-produced by the dozen, and the Magic Crystal Mine had begun to slowly transition into the extraction phase. However, given the mine was located in the wilderness, there was always the threat of monster attacks, so they dared not mine on a large scale. Only about a dozen miners and a mining team of over a hundred people were arranged to extract near the entrance of the Magic Crystal Mine, hesitant to delve deeper; Therefore, the Magic Crystal Ores currently being mined were merely enough for the City of Hopes own use and not yet for sale. After all, Magic Crystals were a strategic resource, not found on the market, and could even be used as currency, more stable than Doomsday Coins; ... Li Keer continued to guide Song Jian through the friend channel. Her hawk didnt dare to approach the Black Dragon, which made her quite frustrated, prompting her to stealthily kick the hawk twice; After flying for over an hour, Song Jian finally saw a range of undulating mountains ahead. These mountains appeared very steep, with no place to climb. One would need a flying mount to get up there; Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brother Song Jian, be careful. This is the Gathering Area of hawks. If we get close, they will attack us! Li Keer warned cautiously through the channel, Lets land ahead and slowly make our way over. You land first, Ill check it out and see! Song Jian said. The Black Dragon emitted a long howl, its speed abruptly increasing as it rushed toward the towering cliffs; System: You have discovered Falcon Cliff, gaining 1000 Experience Points; As Song Jian neared the cliff, still hundreds of meters away, a large mass of black dots erupted from atop the cliff. Narrowing his eyes, Song Jian realized that these black dots were all level 45 hawks, swarming in the hundreds; A dragon roar echoed through the heavens, and the opposing hawks instantly became disorganized, but they quickly regained composure and continued to charge toward Song Jian; Song Jian frowned slightly, as the Black Dragons Dragon Might seemed to have lost its deterrent effect on these hawks; Seeing hundreds of level 45 creatures bearing down on him like a blanket, Song Jian turned the Black Dragon around and flew away into the distance; Seeing the Black Dragon leave, the hawks did not pursue, but made a symbolic chase for some tens of meters before returning to their nests inside the steep cliff caves; This was the hawks nest; their nests built upon the cliffs, each one resembling a honeycomb, and once they flew back to their nests, from the outside, nothing seemed out of the ordinary; Gently bringing the Black Dragon down and storing it in the Pet Space, Song Jian shook his head and said, There are too many monsters. As soon as we approached, they all came out. Its quite troublesome! Li Keer giggled and said, Whats this? If you go further in, youll see level 45 elite BOSS hawks, and even a level 50 lord BOSS! What, a level 50 lord BOSS? Song Jians face was full of surprise. It was known that reaching level 50 was already touching the edge of second-tier combat power. He wondered if this lord-class hawk boss already had second-tier combat power. If it truly were a second-tier strength being, Wang Qis desire to capture the hawk to form a cavalry of flying riders might very well be dashed. How on earth did you get that hawk? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Ever since he met Li Keer in the game, Song Jian noticed that Li Keer had incredible luck in the game. Whether it was equipment or pets, she hardly needed to put in any effort and didnt have to grind daily to level up like other players. Although she couldnt monopolize the top ten in the leveling rankings like those hardcore levelers, she was definitely five or six levels ahead of ordinary players. I was just wandering around here when I found a little hawk that had fallen off the cliff. So I just captured it, and it became my flying mount. It was easy, and I didnt have to do much! Li Keer said with wide eyes. Song Jian shook his head; this luck was simply too good to be replicable. Approach slowly, maybe walking from the ground wont alarm them! Song Jian said. If it hadnt been for the Black Dragons roar earlier, they probably wouldnt have drawn out so many hawks from so far away. The two of them approached slowly, and after passing through a large expanse of dead woods, they finally got close to the cliff. Song Jian realized that even the lowest hawk nest was nearly a hundred meters above the ground. Climbing up there wasnt going to be easy, and now that they were so close, if they attracted too many creatures, Song Jian was confident he could escape, but he didnt know if Li Keer could. Thats enough for today, Keer, lets go back, Song Jian said with a smile. Are we just going to go back like this? Li Keer said with wide eyes and a puzzled look. Shouldnt we go up and check? There might be chicks in the nest. You havent gone up to check? Song Jian said curiously. Given Li Keers personality, having come here and found a chick, it seemed impossible for her not to go up and take another look. I wanted to, but when I climbed halfway up, the lord BOSS poked its head out and stared at me, so I didnt dare to climb any further, Li Keer said, frowning. Song Jian thought about the situation at the time and couldnt help but take a sharp breath, sizing up Li Keer. If someone now said Li Keer wasnt the beloved daughter of this game, Song Jian would absolutely not believe it. She had already caught the attention of a lord-class BOSS, yet the creature only chased Li Keer away, even allowing her to take away a chick. How was that possible? After thinking for a while, Song Jian decided that he couldnt let Li Keer take the risk, as she was too young and it made him somewhat uneasy. After much persuasion, he convinced Li Keer to go back. With a thought, Song Jian extended a pair of steel wings behind him and flew toward the closest cave on the cliff; PS: Thank you to Guardian VS Divine for the 1000 starting Doomsday Coins tip~ Chapter 826 - 827: Chance Encounter_1 Chapter 826: Chapter 827: Chance Encounter_1 Song Jian dared not to climb up directly like Li Keer. As soon as he began to fly, he used a Concealment Necklace to enter a stealth state. Soon, Song Jian entered the nearest cave to the ground. Just as he stood at the entrance, he heard a low growl from within the cave. The hawk inside seemed to have sensed something but couldnt find anything. It only felt some danger and became restless; Song Jian crept inside slowly. He saw that there was only one level forty-five hawk in this cave, and in the grass nest deep within the cave, which was over a meter in diameter, lay seven or eight white eggs; How can there be so many eggs? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. If every cave had so many eggs, then the flying cavalry Wang Qi desired might be assembled very soon; However, to get close to the nest, it might be necessary to take out this level forty-five common-quality hawk, but once a fight ensued, the caves were too close to each other, which might provoke the wrath of the whole hawk tribe. Lets lure it away first! Song Jian hid behind a protruding rock, and with a thought, a figure identical to his appeared at the entrance of the cave; ... The Sword Shadow Clone appeared in an instant, and Song Jian saw the level forty-five hawks feathers on its neck stand on end as its wings spread wide. The entire bird was in combat mode, loudly calling out as it lunged toward Song Jians clone; The clone did not engage in combat but instead leaped out of the cave with a bound, spreading its steel wings in mid-air and tumbling through the air before flying off into the distance; The moment the hawk chased the clone out of the cave, Song Jian swiftly dove towards the nest; In the withered forest not far from Falcon Cliff, a group from the Pantheon, led by Zeus, was slowly approaching the cliff. Zeus, its just ahead. Theres a huge group of hawks there, and its the easiest place to obtain a flying mount, a leather-clad rogue pointed toward the cliff and said; God of Thieves, with your strength, cant you steal a single hawk egg? Why do you have to drag us all over here? a knight wielding a war hammer sneered; The monsters in that area are strangetheir aggro is linked. If just one hawk discovers you, it will attract the aggro of a big group of hawks around it! The rogue referred to as the God of Thieves said with a pale face, explaining, Moreover, theres a level fifty lord BOSS inside that can see through my stealth! No way, hasnt your stealth skill reached max level? How could you still be seen? someone beside him exclaimed in surprise; The level difference is too great, thats why. But Ive heard that reaching max level with a skill is not the end, and that it can still be improved! another player wielding a Magic Staff said hesitantly; Its just a rumor, but no one has ever seen it! the player known as the God of Thieves glanced at the other and said, Maybe that skill itself can be upgraded, so even after reaching the max level, it might continue to improve! Alright, lets talk about how to get flying mounts first! Zeus said with a slight frown, If we had had three hundred, no, even just one hundred players with flying mounts back then, City of Hope wouldnt have been able to dominate like this! Guild leader, even if we had mounts now, it wouldnt help, we cant even get close to the walls of City of Hope. The power of the Magic Crystal Railgun is just too formidable! a player said with lingering fear, who had witnessed the strength of the Magic Crystal Railgun firsthand, capable of killing a level thirty or forty boss with a single shot. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hawks can fly at heights exceeding three hundred meters, while now all Arrow Towers and powerful crossbows can only reach up to one hundred eighty meters at most. The range of the Magic Crystal Railgun is farther, but it cannot cover defense, the angle simply cant reach high enough! the God of Thieves said coldly, With flying mounts, if we were to launch a siege, the success rate would be at least 10% higher. Plus, Ive heard that flying mounts have already appeared in City of Hope. Just think, if the next Territory Expansion Campaign starts and they have flying mounts while we dont, how will we counterattack? If the members of Pantheon were still considering attacking before, after the successful establishment of the City of Hope Alliances city, many had already lost the will to oppose them. Some players even left Pantheon to live in City of Hope. Even if they couldnt join City of Hope, buying a safe house there to farm monsters and level up was quite comfortable, and safety was guaranteed at the very least. Although Pantheon still speaks of waging siege warfare against the City of Hope Alliance, most people are thinking about how to preserve themselves during the upcoming Territory Expansion Campaign. We must succeed in getting the Falcon flying mounts this time! Next, I will arrange what each of you needs to do to ensure we get at least more than ten flying mount eggs! Zeus said through clenched teeth. Just then, a series of shrill cries suddenly came from the distant cliffs, and everyone looked up in surprise. They saw a figure with wings on its back frantically fleeing towards the distance, pursued by a large group of Hawks attacking him, and Zeus even saw among the Hawks, there were several level forty elite bosses. Look, doesnt that person look like Song Jian? someone shouted. The Steel Wings had become a symbol of Song Jian, and everyone was shocked. Squinting, they saw that indeed, the wings shimmering with metallic luster on the fleeing figure belonged to a pair of Steel Wings. It looks like City of Hope has also set their sights on these Hawks, Zeuss face immediately darkened. Heh, this is going to be good to watch. With so many level forty-plus monsters, even Song Jian wont be able to take advantage, the God of Thieves chuckled wickedly, his face revealing schadenfreude. In the sky, the clone that looked almost exactly like Song Jian was constantly dodging sonic attacks from the pursuing Hawks but didnt fight back. Its orders were to flee as far as possible, so after a while, hundreds of Hawks were chasing after it. As the distance between them closed, the clone took more and more damage, and finally, after flying more than a hundred meters, its Vitality Points depleted, and it plummeted straight towards the ground. Seeing Song Jian attacked by Hawks, the Pantheon players were pleased, yet they found it unbelievable to just watch Song Jian being targeted and killed by the Hawks without interference. Chapter 827 - 828 Passage_1 Chapter 827: Chapter 828 Passage_1 Zeus had imagined Song Jians death more than once, but when Song Jian actually died before his eyes, his heart was filled with doubt; Impossible, how could he die so easily? Zeus muttered to himself; Could it be, could it be an illusion, a clone skill of some sort? someone speculated; It must be, that means, hes already nearby, maybe hes already entered the nest, using a Phantom Clone to lure away the hawk guarding the chicks, then stealing the Battle Pet Egg? Yes, thats definitely the case, which means hes already inside Falcon Cliff. Should we? At this point, Song Jian was isolated, and he was in a place as dangerous as Eagle Falcon Cliff; moreover, the Pantheon, calculating without his knowledge, wanted to kill Song Jianthis was the best opportunity; ... Lets do it, the main goal of this operation is to eliminate Song Jian. As long as we finish him off, getting the flying mount later wont matter! Zeus gritted his teeth. The Pantheons group of more than a dozen swiftly headed toward Falcon Cliff; At this moment, Song Jian had already put all seven or eight eggs from the nest into his inventory. Just as he was about to turn and leave through the cave entrance, he suddenly lost contact with his Sword Shadow Clone, which gave him a start; So fast! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sword Shadow Clone was only level one, inheriting only 30% of Song Jians attributes and couldnt withstand several seconds under the attack of a large group of hawks, leaving Song Jian no time to escape through the cave entrance; Just as Song Jian reached the entrance, a clamor of screeching sounds came at him, and hundreds of hawks began returning to their respective nests; Song Jian stopped in his tracks, his mind raced, and he re-entered stealth mode, slowly retreating deeper into the cave; The level 45 hawk returned to its nest, lay down comfortably, faced the entrance, and began to rest with its eyes closed. After a moment, it seemed to sense something was amiss, couldnt help but look back at its nest made of various grasses, and found that the seven or eight eggs that should have been there were all gone. Roar~ A heart-rending cry of anguish echoed from the nest as the level 45 hawk shot out like an arrow, circling continuously midair, its eyes fixed on the ground, as if searching for something. At this time, Song Jian hid in the deepest part of the cave, not daring to make a single move for fear of alerting the frenzied hawk to his presence. Outside the cave at this moment, another dozen hawks had flown out, circling continuously in the sky, and even the group from the Pantheon didnt dare move forward, temporarily stopping; Look, Song Jian must still be inside the hawks nest. Maybe hes already got his hands on the eggs; otherwise, why would these hawks be going crazy like this! the Pantheons God of Thieves said excitedly, pointing to the hawks circling in the sky; At this time, Song Jian was checking the hawk eggs in his inventory. He noticed that these hawk eggs were not stacked upon each other, but each one occupied a separate slot in his inventory; Whats going on here, could it be that these hawk eggs are all different? Song Jian frowned slightly; If there were identical eagle falcon eggs in large quantities, they would likely stack in one slot in the bag, only eggs of different qualities would be kept separately; Song Jians gaze fell on the first eagle falcon egg, and his expression changed instantly; A damaged eagle falcon egg, quality: white, usage effect: Opening it may yield some materials from the eagle falcon! Usage requirement: none! Its actually not a flying mount Song Jian sighed slightly in his heart, but he also understood that the system couldnt be so generous as to give seven or eight flying mounts at once! Looking at the other eagle falcon eggs in his inventory, Song Jian couldnt help but hope in his heart that at least one would be a flying mount, otherwise, risking his life to steal eagle falcon eggs really wouldnt have been worth it this time. Upon clicking on this eagle falcon egg, Song Jian obtained a piece of green-quality eagle falcon meat, which could be used for cooking. This piece of green-quality meat was pretty high-level and could be sold for a few Doomsday Coins. If it were another player, they would surely be satisfied, but for Song Jian, this value wasnt worth the risk to his life; The second, the third, the fourth After opening six eagle falcon eggs in a row, the result was only some green and blue-quality materials, which together might be worth around ten or twenty thousand Doomsday Coins, but without a flying mount, Song Jian really felt at a loss this time; The last eagle falcon egg was a perfect eagle falcon egg. He had obtained two perfect eagle falcon eggs before, and the materials that came out of them were more valuable than those from the damaged eagle falcon eggs; Song Jian didnt hold much hope for this one either and just casually clicked on it; At that moment, a beam of silver light burst forth from the egg, and a bead the thickness of a finger appeared in the inventory slot. Eagle Falcon Soul, grade: rare item, usage effect: When used on a flying mount, permanently increases flight speed by 2 points! This item can only be used on the same flying mount up to 10 times! A rare item? Song Jians eyes lit up. Although the item was not as valuable as an eagle falcon mount, it was still pretty good. Items that permanently increased attributes were always highly priced, and this eagle falcon soul, though only enhancing the flight speed of flying mounts and meaningless for players without one, wouldnt fetch a high price. However, if the number of players with flying mounts increased, then such a soul wouldnt be much less than those Attribute Fruits that increased strength or agility; After taking the eagle falcon soul, Song Jian looked up towards the cave entrance. By now, the eagle falcons circling outside in the sky had calmed down, all except for the one in the nest Song Jian was in, as the others had returned to their respective nests. After a short while, the eagle falcon of Song Jians cave also flew over slowly and settled down at the entrance, motionless; In this state, Song Jian had no way to exit through the entrance, so after quietly waiting for a bit, he began to explore deeper into the cave; All the caves at Falcon Cliff had a narrow passage in the back, no wider than half a meter, completely inaccessible to the adult eagle falcons, typically used only for ventilation, and it was only the newly hatched eagle falcon chicks, when their parents were away, who would sneak into these passages to play. As a result, many of these passages contained the skeletons of young eagle falcons; Song Jian moved slowly forward through the passage, which was so narrow in some places he had to bend over to crawl through. Along the way, he saw a few young eagle falcon skeletons that were only half the size of an adult humans arm and seemed to have died from falling from the passage and hitting sharp rocks; Song Jian gave these skeletons only a glance before continuing forward, and soon, light appeared ahead, indicating the end of the passage. He quickened his pace involuntarily; Chapter 828 - 829 Mission_1 Chapter 828: Chapter 829 Mission_1 Passing through the narrow passage, Song Jian was met with a sudden expanse of openness. Behind Eagle Falcon Cliff, it turned out to be a vast valley filled with monsters with wings on their backs, constantly shrieking and frolicking in the valley; Witch-winged Harpies? Song Jian locked his gaze on these creature soaring through the air, scrutinizing their attributes; Witch-winged Harpy, Level 42, Vitality Points: 5000/5000 These monsters, with wings on their back and mostly covered in feathers, looked quite ferocious, with gaunt, hollow cheeks, two fangs protruding from their mouths, and a vicious look in their eyes. As they flapped their wings, there was also the flash of lightning, even as they played with one another, they showed a fierce and aggressive nature; This is actually a hidden monster gathering area! Song Jian thought to himself, and he slowly made his way toward the valley along the crevices of the cliff; It seemed this region was a monster area yet to be discovered by anyone. Such areas often harbored many treasures; rare herbs, ores, treasure chests, and even some rare BOSSes. One could say that every undiscovered monster area was a treasure trove; ... Just as Song Jian stepped into the valley, suddenly, a small figure burst out from the trees of the valley. Upon seeing Song Jian, the diminutive figure jumped in fright, retreating rapidly until it hit a tree, then it began to scrutinize Song Jian closely; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, the small fellow in front of him turned out to be a green-skinned goblin named Dassok Goldstamp, and was also a yellow-named NPC that wouldnt initiate attacks. Ah, let the great merchant Goldstamp have a look, isnt this the blessed one, favored by the gods? Goldstamps face broke into a radiant smile as he hurried over to Song Jian, whispering, O favored one, I have a quest here, I wonder if you could help me complete it? A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. The NPCs in this game were shrewder than any others he had encountered; they knew the identity of the favored ones and were good at exploiting the desires of the favored ones to make them work; And the favored ones, that is, the players, when they meet an unknown NPC, the first question they ask is always, I wonder if theres any way I can assist you? It was the standard way to take on a quest; while usually it wasnt wrong, many cunning NPCs often issued exceedingly low-value quests with high difficulty levels. Players often found that after completing such quests, the rewards hardly compensated for the damages incurred during the quest; Those that enjoy doing this sort of thing tend to be goblins, so much so that many players dislike taking on quests offered by the goblin race; However, Song Jian knew that goblins who dared to venture out always had a few good items on them, which couldnt be looted even by killing them. These items could only be obtained by completing the quests they offered; Oh, what kind of quest is it, and what will you offer as a reward if I help you? Song Jian asked with a smile; Those damned Harpies, theyre nothing but robbers, executioners! Goldstamp complained loudly, My caravan was attacked by these bandits, they took all my goods! I have followed them all the way to their nest, and I can now confirm that this is the place where theyre hiding, right up ahead, inside that cave, lies the leader of these Harpies. I hope you can help me kill the leader of the Harpies and help me take back my goods! Dassok Goldstamp clenched his teeth and glanced at what he was holding, then raised his head to size up Song Jian and said, But before that, I need to first ascertain your strength to see if you can help me. Go hunt thirty Harpy Wanderers and bring me their claws. If you can complete this task, you will gain thirty-six thousand combat experience points and a reward of three thousand Doomsday Coins. Of course, you could also choose three Hawk Essences as your quest reward! System: Goblin Dassok Goldstamp has issued you the quest Harpy Bandit. Quest details: Hunt thirty Harpy Wanderers, collect their sharp claws, and give them to Dassok Goldstamp. Completion requirements: Witch-winged Harpy claws, 0/30. Quest reward: 1. Thirty-six thousand combat experience points, three thousand Doomsday Coins; 2. Three Hawk Essences (choose one of the two rewards). Quest failure penalty: Dassok Goldstamps favorability decreases by 100 points, reputation with goblin race drops to Indifferent. For Song Jian, thirty Harpy Wanderers werent much of a challenge. He had already intended to explore this area, and monsters at level forty-two were ideal for grinding and leveling up. Song Jian glanced at the quest description and accepted the task on the spot, striding towards the valley. Hawk Essence, I didnt expect that a goblin would offer it as a quest reward. This quest is indeed a catch! Song Jian thought with a smile at the corner of his mouth. From the seven or eight Hawk eggs, only one Hawk Essence was hatched, and each time one entered an Eagle Falcon Cliff, there was a risk to life, so in Song Jians view, the value of a Hawk Essence was second only to that of a Hawk flight mount egg. Now that he could directly obtain three for completing a quest, Song Jian naturally wouldnt pass up the opportunity. Harpy Wanderers did not cast spells, and their wings did not flash with lightning. Among seven or eight Harpy Wanderers, there would only be one with lightning on its wings, known as a Witch-winged Harpy Priestess, which was three levels higher than the Harpy Wanderers. Song Jian wasnt very skilled at using the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision yet. Often when he locked onto a single target, the spell he cast would result in an area of effect attack, but when he wanted to attack multiple targets, the summoned Spirit Swords would all fly towards a single target instead. After accepting the quest, Song Jian began by stealthily approaching the sparse Harpy Wanderers on the outskirts. With a thought, he swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand forward, and suddenly about a dozen Spirit Swords appeared by his side, tracing arcs in the air like a constellation and flying towards a forty-two level Harpy Wanderer. Boom, boom, boom~ The Spirit Swords struck the Witch-winged Harpy, causing dull explosive sounds, and a forty-two level monster with five thousand Vitality Points was directly killed without even having time to react, plummeting to the ground. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A smile emerged on Song Jians lips. If not for the randomness in the number of Spirit Swords summoned by the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the damage by twenty-four spirit blades would be enough to injure a forty-level elite BOSS. If a few critical hits landed, even killing a forty-level elite BOSS instantly wouldnt be out of the question. The Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, which originally seemed to have insufficient damage, began to show its power upon reaching level 2. Song Jian wondered how many Spirit Swords could be summoned if this skill were maxed out. Perhaps it truly could, as its name suggested, summon ten thousand swords? Song Jian looked forward to it! Chapter 829: 830: Task Reward_1 Chapter 829: Chapter 830: Task Reward_1 There werent many Hawk Harpies roaming around, totaling only about thirty, but as the peripheral hunt progressed, their numbers dwindled. Inevitably, Song Jian had to venture deeper into the valley. Deeper in the valley, the monsters werent just roaming Hawk Harpies anymore. There were also Witch-winged Harpies with lightning flickering on their wings and Harpy Wizards donning a red crowntheir attacks were all ranged, and they mingled with the roaming Hawk Harpies. One careless move could attract their attention. Song Jians attack skills were limited to two: the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision and the Mysterious Moonlight Sword. The former was a long-range attack, while the latter was a melee damage skill. While Song Jian used the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision against a Harpy Witch, a Spirit Sword uncontrollably lunged toward another Hawk Harpy four meters away. A critical hit exceeding a thousand points burst above the Hawk Harpys head. With a screech, it flapped its wings and charged toward Song Jian. Before he had a chance to collect the loot dropped from the recently fallen Harpy Witch, Song Jian brandished his Sky-breaking Sword and rushed at the Hawk Harpy. ... His figure was like lightning, even faster than a warriors charge skill, leaving faint afterimages in the air. The long sword pierced the Hawk Harpys chest viciously. Suddenly, the creatures body tilted sideways, as if it had lost control, and began floating in mid-air. Swish, swish, swish~ Bright sword lights flashed continuously, splattering blood, and the Hawk Harpys head showed damage numbers of three to four hundred. Its Vitality Points plummeted by more than half. When Song Jian sheathed his sword and withdrew, the suspended Hawk Harpy crashed to the ground, struggling fiercely to stand back up. Not bad, not bad at all, it seems that integrating this sword technique into Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was the right choice. This move truly combines damage, control, and displacement skills into one powerful stroke! Song Jian thought excitedly to himself. After leveling up Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision to level 2, its proficiency had greatly increased. At least two or three high-quality sword techniques would be required for another upgrade. Even if he fed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword to it, it wouldnt immediately level up to 3. Considering the potency of this sword technique, Song Jian hesitated for a moment but decided to keep it, and to his surprise, it gave him a pleasant surprise during live combat. The Hawk Harpy, left with just over a thousand Vitality Points, was dispatched by Song Jian with a couple of simple slashes, dropping its last breath along with a palm-sized, jade-crafted claw. It took over an hour for Song Jian to kill more than fifty roaming Hawk Harpies, along with twenty or thirty Harpy Witches and Priests, before he collected thirty Witch-winged Harpy claws. One should note that not every Hawk Harpy would drop a claw, and Witches and Priests were even less likely to drop them than roamers, resulting in Song Jian having to kill close to ninety Witch-winged Harpies to gather all the quest items. Had I known it would be like this, I should have asked for more rewards! Song Jian hadnt anticipated being so cautious yet still letting the Goblin Gold Seal take advantage. He suddenly felt rather frustrated. In this game, the NPC quest givers didnt offer fixed rewards. Players could even negotiate with them to increase the quantity or quality of the quest rewards. However, this increase had to be within a certain range, or else it would result in the NPC refusing to issue you tasks and even cause the NPC to dislike you, which could result in a loss not worth the gain; Considering the difficulty of this quest, Song Jian estimated that even if he asked for two more Hawk essence cores, there was a good chance that the Goblin would agree. Returning to the location of the Goblin Gold Seal, the little dwarf was actually hiding behind a huge rock, causing Song Jian a bit of a search; Here, these are the Harpy claws you wanted! Song Jian dumped all thirty Harpy claws, glowing with the light of white jade, in front of the Gold Seal, saying discontentedly; You really are a powerful deity-favored one. I didnt expect you to finish the task so quickly! The Gold Seal said with a smile beaming across his face, cautiously glanced at Song Jians expression, and hesitated before saying, Youve done an excellent job on this task, Ive decided to give you a little extra reward. No matter which reward you choose, youll get an additional Hawk essence core! Goblins could be said to be the most calculating race in the game. Feeling Song Jians dissatisfaction, the Goblin immediately offered to increase the quest rewards; Seeing the Goblin being so tactful, Song Jians expression lightened slightly, and he gave a nod as a sign of agreement; Soon, Song Jian had pocketed four Hawk essence cores in his pack, in addition to the one he had obtained earlier, he now had five Hawk essence cores, which would increase his flight mounts speed by 10 points; Song Jian gave it a try, and these essence cores could still be used on the Black Dragon, even though strictly speaking, the Black Dragon was his combat pet and not a flight mount; Ordinary flight mounts only had a flying speed of thirty to fifty points. A twenty-point increase was a significant improvement. However, for the Black Dragon, which already had a flying speed of one hundred and eighty points, a twenty-point increase was not very noticeable; Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I could use another five, but I wonder if theres a better way to get them, Song Jian thought to himself. By the way, Hawk essence cores are very useful to me. If you have any spares, I wonder if you could sell some to me? I can give you a satisfying price! Song Jian said; As more players would acquire flight mounts in the future, Song Jian wanted to stock up, not to mention that giving them out as benefits to the brothers in his league would also be good; Of course, Im a merchant. Meeting the needs of my customers is my duty! The Gold Seal said with a brilliant smile, barely able to contain his enthusiasm. However, you have to recover my goods for me first. Otherwise, its impossible for me to sell any items to you. Even those four Hawk essence cores were carried on my person, and now I dont have a single one left! The Gold Seal quickly added, his eyes rolling with cunning; All right, lets continue with the next task. Am I to go directly to hunt the leader of these Harpies? Song Jian asked. Deity-favored one, you have already proven your strength. Next, you can go and kill the Harpy leader in the cave deep in this valley. As long as you bring me its crown and the batch of goods I lost, I will give you a generous task reward! The Gold Seal said, grinning widely: But before that, I hope you can first kill the six Harpy slaughterers who stole my goods and bring me their Guardian Feathers. Otherwise, those Harpy slaughterers will interfere with your fight against the Harpy leader! Chapter 830: 831: Breaking In_1 Chapter 830: Chapter 831: Breaking In_1 The golden seal described in detail the positions of the six Harpy Slaughterers to Song Jian, then shrank back into the shadows of the rocks. If one didnt look closely, it would be very difficult to discern its voice. Song Jians temporary quest had updated, becoming the task of slaying six Harpy Slaughterers, obtaining their Guardian Feathers, then killing the Harpy leader, obtaining the crown of the Harpy leader, and at the same time finding the Goblins goods; After reviewing the quest details, Song Jian didnt immediately go to look for the Harpy Slaughterers. Instead, he turned and continued to search the valley for Harpy Wanderers and Witches, Sacrificers, slaying them one by one, turning them into his own battle experience; The Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision also became more proficient as Song Jian cast it time and again. Not only was the number of Spirit Swords approaching the maximum limit of twenty-four, but he was also able to target his attacks more accurately, avoiding situations where he intended to launch a group attack, but ended up stabbing all the swords into a single monster, or intended a single attack, but covered a seven to eight-meter area like a blanket. In no time at all, wails of utter misery from the Harpies echoed throughout the mountain valley, causing the golden seal hidden in the rocks shadow to become frightened; I feel like this divine favored one harbors even more intense hatred for the Harpies than I do! The golden seal muttered under its breath, suddenly feeling an inexplicable fear towards Song Jian; ... At this moment, in a cave at Eagle Falcon Cliff, several players from the Pantheon were sitting on the ground eating and drinking to recover. Next to them, the corpses of two level forty-five Hawks lay on the ground, their flesh being slowly consumed by transparent flames that kept rising; Boss, you dont think somethings happened to Yong Ge and the others, do you? a player asked with some concern; Zeus glanced at him and snorted coldly, What can happen? Its not like we asked them to fight these Hawks head-on. If they cant fight, cant they run for their lives? The player who had spoken immediately shrunk his neck and said no more; Climbing Eagle Falcon Cliff was no easy task. Get too close, and it would attract the enmity of the Hawks. Attract one Hawks enmity, and all the monsters on the entire cliff would be alerted; Zeus had no choice but to have a few of the faster players lure the Hawks away for a distance before leading the others into a cave; What they didnt expect was that two Hawks had not left the cave. Two level forty-five Hawks immediately caused panic among the group of players who were only in their thirties. Fortunately, the seven or eight people that Zeus left behind were some of the stronger members of the battle alliance. Although the level forty-five monsters were troublesome, they eventually managed to take down the two creatures; Hey, these monsters give pretty high experience, I got 4% more experience! a player said jubilantly; The dropped loot isnt bad either, two monsters dropped a level forty blue piece of gear. Its too high-level to use right away, well have to wait a while! Didnt they say there were pet eggs in these caves, did you guys see any? No, theres just this nest made of weeds, we didnt find anything. But the cave is quite deep, maybe theyre further inside? After recovering, several players were attracted by the passage that extended behind the cave; Boss, none of us have found a trace of Song Jian. What do you think, could he have gone through to the other side? one of the players pointed at the passage behind the cave and whispered; Lets go and have a look! Zeus hesitated for a moment, nodded, and led the way into the low passage; Before long, several members of the Pantheon had crawled through the passage and arrived on the cliff of the valley; facing the valley before them, they exchanged looks of surprise. Like Song Jian, they had never expected to find such a vast expanse of valley hiding behind Eagle Falcon Cliff. This place is like a paradise. Should we explore it? We might find treasure! one of the players said excitedly; Hey, look over there, that seems to be the corpse of one of the monsters here. By the looks of it, someone got here before us and has been farming the monsters! said another player curiously, pointing at the half-burned corpse of a monster on the cliffside below; It must be Song Jian. Hes gotten into this valley ahead of us. Boss, these corpses must be his handiwork Lets take it slow and not alarm him. He is not to be underestimated; he can actually solo farm level 42 monsters here. Unless we ambush him, I doubt wed stand a chance! sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lets go down and check it out, following these corpses! A fierce light flashed in Zeuss eyes as he spoke; He had already received intelligence; after Song Jian became the lord of the City of Hope, he obtained a City Lord seal. If they could kill him, the seal would drop, and anyone who got their hands on it could easily take control of the City of Hope; Meanwhile, Song Jian relentlessly slaughtered Witch-winged Harpies deep in the valley. These level 40-plus monsters not only provided a lot of combat experience but also dropped items of very high quality; In just a short while, Song Jians inventory was filled with over a dozen green-quality level 40 equipment and seven or eight blue-quality level 40 items; Besides the equipment, the Harpies also dropped a good amount of materials. Among them, over twenty light feathers for mages, which could sell for fifteen hundred Doomsday Coins each at the auction house. These materials alone amounted to a considerable income; Because the Black Dragon was too noticeable, Song Jian did not summon it, but he did release his Stone Golem, Gulu. Having bought a lot of the food that earth elementals prefer from the pet store, Gulus affinity with him had now reached ninety-one points, which was the limit that could be achieved with pet store food. Raising it further would not be easy; With the help of earth elemental Gulu, Song Jian hunted the Harpies even more quickly, and his combat experience had risen to 38th level, 87%. He didnt know how many Harpies he had killed, but Song Jian slowly made his way to the depths of the valley, where gradually, signs of man-made structures began to appear; There were lookout posts made of wood and some low wooden huts, even some rudimentary traps, which instantly put Song Jian on high alert; Soon, a level 45 elite BOSS appeared before Song Jian. This Witch-winged Harpy was larger than the average Harpy marauder, dressed in simple leather armor, wielding a long sword, and looked much more ferocious than the Harpy marauders. Its eyes emitted a faint crimson glow, and it exuded a terrifying aura; Harpy slayer? Damn, that little dwarf tricked me again. The Harpy slayer is actually an elite BOSS! Song Jian cursed to himself in frustration; Chapter 831: 832: Claw of the Harpy_1 Chapter 831: Chapter 832: Claw of the Harpy_1 Several Witch-winged Harpy Slaughterers wandered back and forth at the edge of a spacious cavern, appearing as though they were guarding the entrance. Even if Song Jian entered stealth mode, it would still be very difficult to slip past them into the cavern. To enter, he would have to take out all the Harpy Slaughterers loitering at the entrance. Song Jian surveyed the surroundings and slowly made his way over. He began by picking off the common Witch-winged Harpies further from the cave entrance one by one to avoid attracting these regular monsters while fighting the Slaughterers; The distance between these Witch-winged Harpies was quite vast, and they seemed reluctant to approach the entrance too closely. Song Jian methodically killed them off, eliminating all the regular Harpies within the vicinity. After slaying these common Witch-winged Harpies, Song Jian started to observe the area around the cave. He needed to remember the patrol area and timing of each Harpy Slaughterer to ensure he could lure only one at a time. Being a level 45 elite boss, they had a level advantage over him, who was only level 38. Given that the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was very random, if he summoned twenty-four Spirit Swords, Song Jian was confident he could instantly kill a Harpy Slaughterer. But, if only the minimum of two were summoned, Song Jian, lacking in offensive capabilities, would probably be in for a tough fight. Entering a state of concealment, Song Jian hid behind a huge rock and waited intently; One of the Harpy Slaughterers passed by this spot every three minutes before turning back. Thus, the area behind this rock was an ideal ambush spot and easy to hide in. As long as Song Jian made no noise, it would be difficult to spot him in the shadow of the rock unless the elite boss had some exceptionally strong perception skills or an eye technique that could see through stealth; ... Three, two, one Song Jian could already hear the sound of the Harpy Slaughterers wings flapping and even a faint scent of blood lingering at his nostrils; With a thought, a pile of rocks about seven or eight meters from Song Jian suddenly trembled, and a giant stone golem nearly two meters tall slowly unfolded its body, hurling a millstone-sized rock at the Harpy Slaughterer; If Gulu, the stone golem, had not entered combat status, it could disguise itself as a pile of rocks. Unless someone had the ability to see through disguises, it would be impossible to detect it even up close; As it made its move, the Harpy Slaughterer noticed Gulu. Its gaze locked onto the golem, and it issued a low, threatening screech from its beak; When the rock was hurled towards it, the Harpy Slaughterer, surprisingly, neither dodged nor avoided it, swinging its sword to slash at the giant stone; At that moment, the concealed Song Jian suddenly sprang into action. His sword, like the fangs of a wild beast, stabbed toward the Harpy Slaughterer that was mere tens of feet above the ground; Thud~ The Sky-breaking Sword pierced through the gaps in the armor, hitting the Harpy Slaughterers body and instantly a damage figure exceeding five hundred floated above its head; This strike caught the Harpy Slaughterer off guardthe sword it had swung was only halfway through before it could no longer continue its downward path. Pain distorted its movement severely, leaving it unable to cleave through the incoming rock; ` Bang! The rock smashed viciously onto its body, flipping it to the ground, while a dizzying symbol appeared above its head. Taking the opportunity, Song Jian executed the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, and this time he was extremely lucky to summon twenty-four Spirit Swords. Swinging the Sky-breaking Sword, the shimmering Spirit Swords soared towards the harpy executioner that lay on the ground. Boom, boom, boom~ Each Spirit Sword burst forth with the power of TNT explosives, dealing 130% weapon damage, with each sword inflicting nearly a thousand points of damage, and with a chance to trigger damage amplification effects. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the fifth Spirit Sword struck the harpy executioner, it triggered the damage amplification effect, deepening the damage and raising the subsequent damage taken by 50%, which made every Spirit Sword after the fifth inflict close to fourteen hundred points of damage. By the time all twenty-four Spirit Swords had sliced the harpy executioner, Song Jian was able to see the elite BOSSs true form. By then, its leather armor was already torn to shreds, its body covered in sword marks, and its eyes wide open in death, as if refusing to close. In fact, by the time the twenty-first Spirit Sword had struck its body, it had already reaped the last of its Vitality Points. The damage from the subsequent swords was completely superfluous, but to Song Jian, it no longer mattered. This battle had once again made him realize the terrifying damage of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision. The harpy executioner was a level forty-five elite BOSS with over twelve thousand Vitality Points, but it was instantly killed by the full firepower of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision. This not only shocked Song Jian, but even Gulu the stone creature from afar seemed puzzled, and even glanced at its own hands as if wondering when its attacks had become so formidable! Besides dropping a quest item, the Guardian Feather, the harpy executioner also dropped a silver level forty accessory, Claw of the Harpy. Claw of the Harpy (Silver), accessory, item level 40, equipment effect: All attributes +5, attack speed increased by 10%, damage increased by 20%, exerts a deterrent effect on ordinary witch-winged harpies. As long as you do not initiate attacks, ordinary witch-winged harpies will avoid you when they see you! Item equipment requirement: Level 35; Can it be brought out of the game: No Song Jian examined the accessory and was interested in the boost to his attributes. As for the deterrent effect on ordinary witch-winged harpies, he felt it was somewhat superfluous; to him, those common witch-winged harpies were no threat. Unless he was attacked by more than ten harpies at once, he could annihilate them all in a short time. Nevertheless, the properties of this accessory were significantly better than the Ant Soul Orb, so Song Jian ultimately replaced the Ant Soul Orb with it, instantly enhancing his strength by a bit, with his damage increasing by at least forty points. Once Song Jians strength reached a certain level, it became very difficult to advance further. Sometimes, it would take months to replace a single piece of equipment because high-quality, high-level items were exceedingly rare to drop. In addition to the accessory and quest item, the harpy executioner also dropped some materials that Song Jian didnt even bother to look at before storing them all in his inventory, continuing his hunt for the next harpy executioner. ` Chapter 832: 833: Instant Kill_1 Chapter 832: Chapter 833: Instant Kill_1 Song Jians mastery of the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision became increasingly proficient. With Gulu the stone golems coordination, although he never again managed to summon twenty-four Spirit Swords at once, the number of Spirit Swords he summoned each time was always more than twelve. He took less than five minutes to annihilate the remaining five Harpy Slaughterers. Such efficiency was beyond Song Jians imagination before, and this step affirmed the correctness of his choice. After killing the six elite BOSSes, besides the first one dropping a silver-quality accessory, the other five BOSSes only dropped level 40 blue and green equipment, which Song Jian did not mind and simply collected. Entering the cave, a putrid smell hit him full in the face, and at the cave entrance, Song Jian even saw remnants of some creatures, a layer of white bones eerily scattered on the ground. First, Song Jian had Gulu the stone golem disguise himself as a pile of rocks, scattered outside the cave entrance, then he sneaked in by himself. Along the way, Song Jian carefully avoided the bones underfoot, fearing that any noise might alert the BOSS inside the cave. Knowing that the guards were level 45 elite BOSSes, Song Jian understood that the caves leader would be of an even higher level and quality. ... With no other monsters in the cave, Song Jian smoothly arrived at the depths, where, on a huge black rock, he found the invisible Harpy leader lying down, asleep. This Harpy leader, actually a named monster, Sels Bloodfeather, was a level 46 lord-class BOSS, with Vitality Points exceeding fifty thousand. Just as Song Jian was preparing to initiate the fight, he suddenly felt Gulu at the cave entrance transmit to him an image. It was a group of players, cautiously approaching the cave. Seeing the person leading them, Song Jians eyes narrowed, and a hint of anger appeared on his face. It was those people from the Pantheon again! Thinking this, Song Jian glanced at the distant BOSS and slowly retreated to a corner, where he used the necklace to enter a stealth state. The cave was dimly lit. Song Jian hid in the shadows, and even if someone from the other party constantly used skills to see through stealth, they would have a hard time detecting him in the shadows of the cave wall. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zeus, leading a group of people, slowly sneaked in. After just a couple of steps, the God of Thieves pulled Zeus aside with a grave expression and slowly shook his head. The group slowly retreated, and Zeus, puzzled, looked at the God of Thieves, wanting an explanation. The cave is just too quiet The God of Thieves shook his head and whispered, Either Song Jian has already killed the BOSS and left, or he hasnt entered this cave, or The God of Thieves scanned the surroundings and whispered, Or weve been discovered, and he is now in the cave, preparing to ambush us! Several members of the Pantheon were startled and quickly started looking around. The monsters at the entrance, they are all level 45 elite BOSSes, and there were six of them! a player whispered. How could his strength be so formidable, killing six level 45 elite BOSSes so quickly? How about we retreat? Since he has already detected us, theres no point in an ambush now! Yeah boss, I reckon a few of us are no match for him! Along the way, the sight of bodies strewn throughout the valley had terrified several people. To see such high-level monsters slain single-handedly by Song Jian, as effortlessly as if he were cutting vegetables, without sustaining any damage to himself, made them realize that attempting to ambush Song Jian was akin to seeking death; The expression on Zeuss face grew increasingly grim. He had noticed that since Song Jian became the city lord, his strength had soared at an astonishing rate. Zeus attributed all this progress to the City Lord seal, suspecting it to be the reason behind Song Jians rapid advancement; He is but one man, and we are six, Zeus said in a low voice. What do you think? Even without an ambush, can we not defeat one man with six against him? A few elite players from the Pantheon glanced at each other, seeing thick fear in each others eyes. To say nothing of six, even with sixty of them, they might not dare to make a move against Song Jian; Boss, maybe we should just let it go this time, a player said softly. Wait until we have gathered enough manpower and then settle the score with him, how about that? Zeus swept a glance at them and realized that these people had all lost their courage. Even the God of Thieves appeared emotionless; Zeus knew that when the City of Hope was successfully established, they had made no significant move, which had severely impacted his prestige. However, he had not expected this collective defiance of his decision this time; Maybe attempting to ambush Song Jian is indeed overestimating our own abilities? Zeus couldnt help but question himself internally; Song Jian had waited for quite a while and saw no one from the Pantheon approach. Finding it strange, Gulu, the stone creature, transmitted a series of images into his mind. It turned out that the group from the Pantheon had retreated to the cave entrance and begun discussing. It seemed the pressure he had exerted on them was too great, causing them not even to have the courage to come in and take a look; Song Jian sneered and took the initiative to walk towards the cave entrance. Since they wouldnt come in, he decided it was best to go out; Zeus let out a sigh, feeling disheartened. It seemed there was no point in staying in Doomsday City anymore; sooner or later, the entire city would fall to the City of Hope Alliance. Considering they hadnt yet made direct contact with the territory of the City of Hope Alliance, perhaps it was best to leave and seek development in another city; While Zeus hesitated, he suddenly sensed something and turned his head to look at the cave entrance, only to see more than a dozen gleaming Spirit Swords rushing towards them; Song Jian! Zeuss eyes seethed with rage. He had not expected that Song Jian would dare to launch an attack on them, six players, all by himself; Thirteen Spirit Swords locked onto a Mage player next to Zeus, and no matter how the Mage tried to dodge, the swords, as if they had eyes, traced arcs through the air, changing direction mid-flight and always zooming towards the Mage player; Boom, boom, boom~ After a series of roars and the dust settled, the body of the Mage lay on the ground; A look of horror appeared on everyones faces. Mages might have low Vitality Points, but they possess numerous defensive skills. To be killed in a single blow with such terrifying damage meant that if it happened to anyone else, even if it didnt result in instant death, they would assuredly be gravely wounded and lose the ability to fight; Instantly, two Thief players immediately used their stealth skills to enter a hidden state and fled swiftly into the forest of the valley, while the remaining two players also used their Acceleration Skills to run into the distance; Zeus snorted coldly, his cape billowing out behind him as he rose on a gust of air, his cape acting like the wings of a bird, carrying him into the sky; Chapter 833: 834 Battle_1 Chapter 833: Chapter 834 Battle_1 Song Jian took the initiative, instantly killing a member of the Pantheon, causing everyone else to fear him, none daring to approach and fight Song Jian, all of them using their own escape abilities to flee; Zeus was unwilling to give in, but he also knew that he was no match for Song Jian alone, so he immediately used the cloaks built-in ability Flying Cloak and flew into the air; Ever since he knew that Song Jian had the Steel Feather Wings ability, he had also been spending a lot of money to collect flying abilities, but after a long time of acquisition, he had not succeeded, so he had to settle for the next best thing and spent a lot of money on a cloak with flying capabilities; Seeing everyone else had already run away, Zeuss heart sank, and he gave Song Jian a look, preparing to fly away when suddenly he felt a pile of rocks next to the cave entrance start to crash and move. Immediately startled, Zeus forcefully stamped his feet, his figure shot into the air, the cloak behind him opened like wings, and he flew off like a giant bird. Having just left the ground by less than five meters, a millstone-sized rock smashed towards his back; ... Thump~ Zeus stumbled in midair, coughing out a mouthful of blood, and cast an intense look back at Song Jian before flying straight towards the valley; Song Jian stood at the entrance of the cave; it was clear to see that there seemed to be a layer of invisible transparent energy protecting the surface of Zeuss cloak, as the rock hit it, ripples like water waves appeared; At the same time, the word Immune appeared above Zeuss head; It seemed that the cloak, besides its ability to fly, also had the ability to immunize against dizziness and repel such adverse effects, otherwise, after taking a hit from the stone person Gulu, Zeus would not have been able to continue flying away; Song Jians Steel Feather Wings were still on cooldown. Watching Zeus fly farther and farther away, a coldness appeared on the corners of his mouth. The Pantheon didnt need his direct intervention to be dealt with. The next strategy of the City of Hope Alliance was to break down the domains of some other alliances around them, completely incorporating the entire Doomsday City into the territory of the City of Hope, with the Pantheon Alliance as the next target. Song Jian hesitated for a moment but decided not to continue the pursuit; otherwise, with Zeuss flying speed, he would soon be caught up by the Black Dragon, and midair, Song Jians Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision would leave Zeus no escape. Ill spare your life today. If you know whats best for you, leave Doomsday City as soon as possible; otherwise, the next time we meet will be your end! Song Jian said coldly; In the game, killing someone is no different from killing in the real world. Song Jian glanced at the body of the Mage player at his feet, picked up a pair of Mage gauntlets that had dropped, and turned to walk deeper into the cave; When Song Jian returned to the depths of the cave, the Witch-winged Harpy leader had already woken up. Seeing Song Jian, it let out a shrill scream and pounced at Song Jian; Is the alarm range this large? Song Jian was shocked. You see, he was now more than ten meters away from the Witch-winged Harpy leader, the cave was dim, and even standing in the Harpy leaders place looking towards Song Jian, one could only see a blurry figure, unable to make out Song Jians appearance clearly; Damn humans, this is not a place you should step into! the Harpy leader Blood Feathers voice was sharp, as if speaking with a throttled neck, akin to the scratching of sharp claws on glass, causing an annoying feeling when heard; Song Jian snorted coldly and swung his Sky-breaking Sword forward, immediately manifesting eighteen Spirit Swords in front of him; Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~ The sharp sound of slicing through the air rose as the eighteen Spirit Swords flew towards the Harpy leader; Blood Feathers wings flickered slightly, and streaks of lightning-charged electricity suddenly emerged; Crackle~ Streaks of lightning traced distorted arcs through the air, flying toward Song Jian and instantly enveloping the small area around him; Boom boom boom~ The Spirit Sword hacked at Blood Feathers body, releasing a series of intense explosion noises, accompanied by painful screeches as damage numbers of seven to eight hundred points floated up above Blood Feathers head; This strike had cost Blood Feather nearly a fifth of its Vitality Points, and in its gaze towards Song Jian, a hint of frightened expression appeared. Song Jians figure rapidly retreated, and where he had previously stood was immediately pockmarked by lightning strikes, stones splintered, and the atmosphere grew terrifyingly tense. Song Jian was also hit by two bolts of lightning, with damage numbers over five hundred points floating above his head, while his body shook as if electrocuted; However, soon his innate skill Thick-skinned took effect, and what should have been a 6-second-long Trembling effect disappeared in just over a second. The Trembling effect prevented Song Jian from moving or attacking, and if it lasted six seconds, hed be forced to endure more of Blood Feathers assaults. If the Trembling effect recurred, Song Jian might even be worn down alive by this Lord-level BOSS. With this in mind, Song Jian willed it, and an exact duplicate of himself appeared and began to unleash the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision on Blood Feather from the side; Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sword Shadow Clone had only 30% of Song Jians main body attributes, and even while executing the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, it could only inflict 30% of Song Jians damage on Blood Feather, but Song Jians use of the clone wasnt for its attack power, it was to divert the BOSSs attention; Seeing the Sword Shadow Clone deploy the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the BOSSs attention was instantly drawn to it, while the cooldown-bound Song Jian, rushing towards it, went ignored; Lord-level BOSSes were much more intelligent than regular monsters, capable of autonomously deciding which enemy posed a greater threat during combat, and not simply following the principle that the highest damage generates the most aggro; Having suffered once from the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, Blood Feather had developed a strong fear and dread of the skill, and seeing the Sword Shadow Clone deploy it again, all of its attention was instantly captured; With a piercing screech, Blood Feather turned and pulled a human-sized Magic Staff from behind a dark rock. The staff looked incredibly ornate with a gem the size of a fist embedded at its top; Wielding the Magic Staff, a multitude of electric currents started to converge in front of Blood Feather. This culminated in the creation of a huge lightning orb, over half a meter in diameter, which flew toward the Sword Shadow Clone; After releasing the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the Sword Shadow Clone, under Song Jians control, didnt continue the fight and instead turned to run toward the caves exit; Unexpectedly, the massive lightning orb, although not quick to pursue, seemed to have locked onto the Sword Shadow Clone and followed it towards the exit; Meanwhile, Song Jians main body had already executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, a shadow swept by, and the Sky-breaking Sword had fiercely pierced into the body of the Harpy leader, Blood Feather; Chapter 834: 835 Picking Up a Bargain_1 Chapter 834: Chapter 835 Picking Up a Bargain_1 The floating state of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was significantly more powerful than the Broken Wing Dance sword technique; if the first strike wasnt blocked, then the following eight strikes would continue to benefit from the utterly defenseless floating state, rendering even the highest defenses effectively useless; The effects of the Moonlight Sword also appeared particularly shocking; Blood Feather, in a floating state, seemed like a sieve, spurting several streams of blood arrows, letting out a series of piercing, agonizing screams, while its body started to convulse slightly; At this moment, Song Jian also realized that his Sword Shadow Clone had lost connection with him; the Harpy leader Blood Feathers lightning ball had instantly wiped out the Sword Shadow Clone, sinking Song Jians heart, it seemed that this BOSSs ranged damage was much more formidable than he had anticipated, and he would need to engage in close-quarters combat to restrain it; Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You should know, the greater the power of the ranged damage, the longer the casting time, and only in close combat could Song Jian interrupt its skill casting; Once the Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill had been released, Blood Feather crashed heavily to the ground. With a pained roar, Blood Feather flipped over to stand up and lunged at Song Jian, only to suddenly see more than a dozen long swords with radiant energy shadows materialize in front of Song Jian; Blood Feathers eyes showed a glimpse of fear as it hastily retreated; Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ ... The Thousand Swords Art was executed again, with more than a dozen Spirit Swords bombarding Blood Feather into a forced retreat; The cooldown for the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was five seconds, while the cooldown for Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was ten seconds; interweaving a couple of normal slashes in between nicely linked these two skills together. However, the Mysterious Moonlight Sword needed to be initiated from three meters away; every time it needed to be cast, Song Jian had to actively widen the distance, which was a slight flaw; After releasing the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian leaped forward, swinging his long sword viciously at Blood Feather. His damage-dealing abilities were still too few at the moment, with both skills in cooldown, he could only continue attacking with normal slashes; However, Song Jians weapon, the Sky-breaking Sword, was inherently high in damage. Coupled with the talent skill Holy Sword, which progressively increased damage dealt to the target over time and could also shorten the cooldown of skills, the most important aspect was the chance to trigger the Indestructible effect; During regular use, Song Jian found that it took at least ten minutes for the Holy Sword to maximize its damage enhancement and cooldown reduction effects; But with Song Jians current strength, ten minutes was more than enough to deal with the Lord-level BOSS before him, resulting in the Holy Sword effect not being fully utilized due to his high damage output. It seemed that only by hunting more formidable BOSSes could he fully leverage the Holy Sword effect; Yet stronger BOSSes often had the power to instantly kill Song Jian, and it wasnt just a matter of ten minutesto last even one minute would be a challenge for Song Jian; Seeing Song Jian rushing toward it, Blood Feather swung its Magic Staff as if it were a warrior, engaging Song Jian in a fierce combat. A set of cape staff techniques was executed, and in a short while, it had managed to suppress Song Jian, which took him by surprise; the Harpy leader, supposedly a ranged magic attacker, was also adept at close combat techniques, and seemed even more skilled than him; Although many of Song Jians sword skills had been devoured and vanished, he clearly remembered how to perform them, having used them hundreds, if not thousands of times before. These skills were deeply etched into Song Jians memory. Its just that his current applications lacked the power of those sword techniques and caused only regular attack damage; Even without the enhancement of skills, Song Jians sword techniques were no weaker than a Swordman who had practiced for over a decade; yet, unexpectedly, in front of the Harpy chief Blood Feather, he felt completely suppressed. It seemed that the Harpy chief had devoted a long time to mastering various close combat techniques; Seeing Song Jian being suppressed, a glint of joy flashed across Blood Feathers face, but no sooner had that joy appeared than it witnessed Song Jian once again swing his longsword, slashing through empty space towards it, and more than ten glowing sword phantoms appeared in midair once more; With a shriek, a shocked and furious expression spread across Blood Feathers face. The Magic Staff that was smashing towards Song Jian was immediately withdrawn as it retreated in succession while simultaneously casting a defensive skill. With a wave of its Magic Staff, its body was enveloped in a layer of defense covered in crackling electric light; Crack, crack, crack~ This layer of electric defense only managed to withstand three Spirit Swords before being shattered, and the following Spirit Swords showed no mercy as they slashed fiercely at its body. Blood Feathers electric defense wasnt just for protection; it also had the ability to counterattack. This was especially restrictive against melee professions, as attacking the shield could trigger electric damage, resulting in paralysis and trembling. However, the counterattack capabilities of this layer were completely wasted against long-range damage; As Song Jian saw the layer of electric defense covering its body, his eyes narrowed. The electric arcs on the shield flared wildly, lashing out like whips whenever struck by the Spirit Swords, and he understood that the threat of this shield, in close combat, was likely greater than the attacks of the Harpy chief; Fortunately, the Harpy chief only resorted to this defensive skill when under severe threat; otherwise, if it had released this skill during their close combat earlier, Song Jian might have been caught off guard and suffered a loss; After reaping nearly ten thousand Vitality Points, Song Jian leapt into the air, his figure flashing like lightning, as his longsword thrust towards the Harpy chiefs throat; A critical hit damage of nearly two thousand points floated up from the Harpy chiefs head, and its body involuntarily floated upwards; Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ A flash of sword light dazzled as the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was executed once again. If the previous electric shield hadnt disappeared, the first strike of this move might have been blocked, which would have prevented the floating state and subsequent damage wouldnt have been so severe. But once the boss failed to block the first hit, the following sword techniques became unstoppable; As the BOSS fell to the ground and Song Jian prepared to leap forward and continue the attack, from the doorway, the stone figure Gulu suddenly transmitted another image. Two Thief class players had sneaked back again, seemingly hoping to take advantage of the situation; Song Jian snorted coldly, pausing momentarily, but then thrust his longsword at the Harpy chief once more. With a scream, the Harpy chief abandoned its defense and took the sword with its chest, but its Magic Staff swung down howling toward Song Jians head; Chapter 835 - 836 Seeking Wealth and Danger_1 Chapter 835: Chapter 836 Seeking Wealth and Danger_1 The Harpy leader Blood Feather had Vitality Points that were several times that of Song Jian, and even after losing nearly thirty thousand points of Vitality, the remaining points were still enough to allow it to fight with a strategy of trading injury for injury, life for life; Seeing the Harpy leader swinging the Magic Staff toward him, Song Jian immediately released his longsword and retreated. The Magic Staff struck hard where Song Jian had been standing, instantly creating a large crater with debris flying everywhere; Seeing Song Jian abandon his longsword, a savage smile appeared on the Harpy leaders face. Without his weapon, Song Jians threat to it immediately dropped by several times; Before the smile on the Harpy leaders face faded, Song Jian reached out his hand, and the longsword, stuck in the BOSSs chest, seemed to be pulled by a mysterious force, struggling to fly toward Song Jians hand; No! The face of the Harpy leader showed a look of terror, waving the Magic Staff and fiercely striking the ground. Suddenly, lightning spread wantonly, from the point where the staff touched the ground, shooting out countless bolts of lightning, turning the surroundings into a field of thunder and electricity, with myriad bolts lashing out like whips; Under the control of the Harpy leader, several bolts of lightning struck toward the Sky-breaking Sword. A series of muffled sounds exploded and the Sky-breaking Sword in mid-air wobbled a few times, but still firmly flew toward Song Jian; ... Song Jians face turned pale. His Sky-breaking Sword was connected to his mind. The Harpy leaders electric field was extremely powerful, and the attacks on the Sky-breaking Sword also caused Song Jians mind to be injured, as if a large hammer kept hammering at his sea of consciousness; By the time the Sky-breaking Sword returned to Song Jians hand, his body weakened, and he fell to one knee on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood; The Harpy leader let out an arrogant cry and continued to pounce toward Song Jian, swinging the Magic Staff with a sharp whistling sound through the air and smashed fiercely toward Song Jian, who was kneeling on one knee; Grinding his teeth, Song Jian swung his sword in an attempt to block. With a clang, sparks flew as the Magic Staff was deflected. The Harpy leader shrieked and continued to strike down with the staff, lightning surging over its surface. This time, the Harpy leader used all its strength; Song Jian took a deep breath. He couldnt block this strike and had to roll backward to dodge the attack; Boom! The entire cave shook slightly. The strike was like an explosion of dynamite, with lightning flashing. Song Jian had not yet stood up when he saw that the cooldown for Thousand Swords Art was over. He swung at the empty space in the direction of the Harpy leader; This time, only three Spirit Swords were summoned, flying toward the Harpy leader; Song Jian was stunned. This was one more than the minimum number of Spirit Swords he expected to summon. He thought he had mastered the Thousand Swords Art, but to his surprise, such an anomaly occurred; The three Spirit Swords struck the Harpy leader, forcing the BOSS to step back. Song Jian took the opportunity to pull out a healing potion and gulped it down; Through the images transmitted by the stone creature Gulu, he had already seen two thieves entering stealth and approaching inside the cave; Song Jian snorted, and the Vertical Eye at his brow opened, shooting a silver column of light toward the Harpy leader; Boom, boom, boom~ The power of the Eye Kill had also received a significant boost with the rise of Song Jians strength. After 5 seconds, five damage numbers of over a thousand points each floated above the BOSSs head; The cooldown time for the Mysterious Moonlight Sword had expired, and Song Jian leapt forward again, deploying the Liu Guangjian as he rushed toward the BOSS. Two thieves slowly stealthed their way into the cave, unaware that behind them, a pile of scattered stones was quietly observing their every move. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even at max level, a thiefs stealth ability still reduces their movement speed by 20%, which is why both thieves had only entered stealth mode when they neared the cave. What they didnt realize was that the stone pile at the entrance of the cave, which looked just like a bunch of rubble, was actually Song Jians battle pet, closely monitoring everything happening nearby. God of Thieves, with the boss running off and just the two of us left, can we really take him down? asked the somewhat gaunt thief next to the God of Thieves with a touch of concern. Havent you heard the sounds of fighting coming from inside? Humph, thats a level 46 lord-level BOSS. No matter how strong Song Jian is or how confident he is, its not possible for him to kill a lord-level BOSS without getting injured, right? The God of Thieves glanced at his companion. If he hadnt thought about using him as cannon fodder in case of danger, the God of Thieves wouldnt have brought him along for the ambush on Song Jian. Fortune favors the bold. Hes already fighting the BOSS. I dont believe he can kill a level 46 lord-level BOSS as easily as before! A sharp look flashed in the God of Thieves eyes as he heard the sounds of battle from the cave, and a confident expression appeared on his face. Song Jians equipment made the God of Thieves drool with envy. Just one item looted from Song Jians corpse would make him rich, let alone the possibility of reaping the spoils of a level 46 lord-level BOSS. Thinking of this, the God of Thievess heart ignited with fervor. What he didnt know was that the pile of rocks behind him had been staring at them the entire time and only started trembling and slowly reassembling into a nearly two-meter-tall stone golem after they both entered stealth mode. Meanwhile, Song Jian also began to slow down the rhythm of the fight with the BOSS. The lower the BOSSs Vitality Points got, the greater the power of its abilities, and a sudden outburst could instantly inflict grievous wounds on Song Jian, at which point it would be easy for the two thieves to finish him off. His vertical eye opened, piercing the dim cave with its clarity, and soon, Song Jian saw two blurred figures stealthily approaching deeper into the cave. While fighting Blood Feather, Song Jian slowly pulled the BOSS further back. Seeing Song Jian actually fighting a level 46 lord-level BOSS all by himself, the two thieves hearts were still filled with shock. They had only speculated that Song Jian had the strength to solo a level 46 lord-level BOSS, but speculation was all it had been. Now, seeing it with their own eyes, they were still profoundly shaken. Damn, look at his equipment, a full set of golden-quality gear! Ive never even heard of anyone owning a full set of gold gear, let alone seen it! The God of Thieves companions eyes lit up, a golden cross star emerging from his pupils, indicating that he possessed the ability to see the attributes of the opponents equipment. My god, an epic necklace! His necklace is epic! How is this possible; can you actually get epic necklaces now? The God of Thieves was startled and looked at the necklace around Song Jians neck. Since he had turned off his quality glow, the God of Thieves couldnt see anything, but he trusted his companions words a lot. Bringing him along was not only because he thought of using him as cannon fodder but also because of his ability to discern the details of Song Jians equipment, which was one of the main reasons he chose him. It looks like the most valuable piece of equipment on him is that necklace, muttered the God of Thieves, holding a small token in his hand with a hint of glee at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 836 - 837 Designated Drop Token_1 Chapter 836: Chapter 837 Designated Drop Token_1 Specified Drop Token! This was a task reward that God of Thieves obtained from a mission, allowing one to specify a drop from a slain targetproviding that the target indeed possessed the item in question; Take a necklace, for example, if the designated target did not have a necklace, then even after utilizing the drop token on them, a necklace would not drop, unless the target was indeed wearing one; However, such specification could be perilous, as the quality of the specified item may not be as high as one imagined! For instance, when God of Thieves hunted a BOSS and noticed that its weapon was quite impressive but didnt know the exact quality, once he specified the weapon, the item that dropped could likely be of white or green quality, valued far less than the specified drop token itself; Therefore, to maximize the effect of the token, one would need a skill like the one currently at his disposal, able to see the attributes of the targets items, then combined with the token, one could reap the utmost benefits; ... Thinking this, God of Thieves was about to use the token to specify the necklace on Song Jian as the drop, but just as he was about to apply it, he heard an exclamation from the person beside him, The weapon, the weapon is also of epic quality, with such strong attributeshow can there be a one-handed sword with such high damage? Its absolutely top-notch! A tremor went through God of Thieves heart; while most solo players would boast about having a silver-quality item, Song Jian actually had two pieces of epic quality equipment! Even Zeus at most only carries three pieces of gold-quality equipment God of Thieves thought, He truly is worthy of being the leader of the number one battle guild in Doomsday City, rich and imposing. But now, should I aim for his equipment? After hesitating for a moment, God of Thieves eventually decided to go for Song Jians weapon because, after all, a one-handed sword of the same quality was much more valuable than a necklace; Just as God of Thieves was stealthily using the token to make Song Jian drop his one-handed sword, he received a Cannot specify prompt from the system; System: The targets weapon is a bound exclusive weapon and cannot be dropped! Bound exclusive weapon? What is that? God of Thieves was startled, but quickly, he tried specifying Song Jians necklace, and this time he received a Specified successfully prompt from the system; Suddenly, an image of a necklace appeared on the surface of the token in his hand, identical to the one Song Jian wore around his neck. God of Thieves subtle actions went unnoticed by his companion, who whispered as he stared intently at Song Jian, Shall we make our move now? Wait a bit longer, his vitality points are still over two thousand. Even if we ambush him now, we wouldnt be able to kill him, and he might even turn the tables on us, God of Thieves shook his head and said; At this moment, Song Jian had already spotted the two thieves some fifteen meters behind him. Engaged in battle with the BOSS, he had been relying on basic attacks; Blood Feathers magic staff technique was at a high level, so even with Song Jians utmost effort to defend, he was somewhat struggling to fend it off; Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he fought and slowly retreated, Song Jian appeared to be completely suppressed by the BOSS, exciting the two thieves immediately; Almost there, hes about done for. Hes retreating in our direction. Once he gets close, well join forces and take him down in a second, God of Thieves whispered; What a pity, the BOSS still has half its vitality points left. With our strength, we probably wont be able to take down this level 46 lord-grade BOSS, his companion said with some regret; One must know that BOSSes above level 40 have a certain chance of dropping gold-quality equipment, and he was unaware that God of Thieves had used the specified drop token, so even if they killed Song Jian, it was uncertain if any equipment would drop; Dont be greedy, any piece of equipment that bursts from him will make us rich! The God of Thieves glanced at his companion, a sinister smile curling at the corner of his mouth; Both of them watched as Song Jian slowly backed away, and when he was about five or six meters from them, they already had their weapons firmly in hand, staring intently at Song Jian, with cold sweat beginning to break out on the God of Thieves forehead; Get ready! The God of Thieves whispered; Just then, Song Jian, who had been tangled in battle with the BOSS, suddenly turned his head to look in their direction, a cold smile emerging on his lips; Seeing the bizarre vertical eye on Song Jians forehead, the God of Thieves felt the hairs on his body stand up one by one; No good, he can see through stealth mode! The God of Thieves screamed, immediately turning and running towards the exit of the cave; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jian locked onto the God of Thieves and, like a bolt of lightning, chased after him. The God of Thieves feet emitted a white light as he canceled stealth mode and activated his Acceleration Skill, sprinting outward; The thiefs Acceleration Skill could increase movement speed by 40% for 7 seconds, making it extremely practical for both chasing and escaping; But before Song Jians Mysterious Moonlight Sword, the God of Thieves speed was simply not enough. He hadnt taken two steps before he felt a pain in his back and immediately lost control of his body; Pupu pu~ Countless swords glimmered. The God of Thieves body, like a funnel, had several jets of blood spurting out. Nearly two thousand Vitality Points were instantly obliterated by Song Jian; How, how is this possible All strength left the God of Thieves, and an incredulous expression emerged on his face as he died. He couldnt believe that Song Jian, who was only five levels higher than him, could instantly kill him like this; After killing the God of Thieves, a small token fell from his bodyexactly the Designated Drop Token the God of Thieves had planned to use on Song Jian; If the designated target isnt killed and the user of the token is counter-killed, the token is guaranteed to drop and also resets to an unused state; Song Jian didnt even glance at the token, turned, and swung his sword in the direction of the other thief. More than ten Spirit Swords appeared and, like shooting stars, flew towards the man; Seeing the traces left by the Spirit Swords in the air, even Blood Feather, which was rushing towards Song Jian, paused for a moment. The effect of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision left a deep impression, instilling deep fear; No, dont, mercy, spare me The thief, his face full of terror, actually turned and ran towards the BOSS Blood Feather, deeming Song Jian seemingly more terrifying than this Lord-level BOSS! A malicious smile suddenly appeared on Blood Feathers face as it swung the Magic Staff towards the player, instantly unleashing a lightning bolt as thick as a finger from the staff, striking the player; The damage from the lightning bolt wasnt high, causing only over two hundred points of damage, but it triggered a paralysis effect that left the player completely rigid, unable to move, forced to watch helplessly as more than ten Spirit Swords cleaved into him; Chapter 837 - 838 Self-Destruction_1 Chapter 837: Chapter 838 Self-Destruction_1 Humans, only capable of slaughtering one another, filthy creatures Seeing Song Jian unhesitatingly killing the two thieves, Blood Feathers face revealed a look of pleasure and let out a shrill cry; Song Jian, with an expressionless face, swung his sword and charged towards Blood Feather. Behind him, the stone creature Gulu had already entered, its hand forming a millstone-sized rock that was hurled at Blood Feather; The stone creature Gulu was Song Jians backup plan, originally intended to deal with the two thieves. However, to his surprise, the thieves panicked upon realizing he had seen through their stealth, wanting nothing but to flee, only to be quickly dispatched by Song Jians swift moves; Blood Feather, eyeing the whistling rock approaching mid-air, snorted coldly. With a flick of the magic staff in hand, a bolt of lightning as thick as an arm burst forth, striking the rock and instantly blasting it to pieces; ... Seizing the opportunity, Song Jian lunged forward, fiercely striking twice. At that moment, the cooldown for Sword Shadow Clone ended. With a thought, an identical replica of Song Jian appeared, and he immediately executed Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, attacking the BOSS; The Sword Shadow Clones attributes were only 30% of Song Jians own, and its skills were at level one, making the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision it cast only a third as powerful as Song Jians own. However, it still managed to inflict at least two to three thousand damage on the BOSS each time; Song Jian controlled the Sword Shadow Clone to keep a distance from Blood Feather, much like a long-range Mage, continuously using Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision to attack. Meanwhile, he himself was entangled in close combat with the BOSS, as Gulu the stone creature kept forming rocks and throwing them at the BOSS. For a time, BOSS Blood Feather was beset by attacks from three directions, unable to cope with all at once, causing its Vitality Points to steadily decrease; It was only because the cave was too narrow to summon a Black Dragon; otherwise, Blood Feather would have stood even less of a chance against Song Jian; Song Jians Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision could deal nearly ten thousand damage to the BOSS in a single hit, and before long, the BOSSs Vitality Points had dropped to less than a tenth of its total; Only then did Song Jian suddenly remember the specified drop order token he had gotten from the two thieves. After checking its properties, he directly used it on the BOSS to specify the drop of the weapon in its hands; Song Jian noticed that most of Blood Feathers lightning attacks were released from the magic staff, instantaneously, while the other Witch-winged Harpies generated lightning with the movement of their wings. Song Jian guessed that Blood Feathers staff must inherently possess lightning properties, and in the game, a weapon with innate skills meant that it was not low in quality and very valuable. Song Jian didnt have the skill to detect attributes, so he had to rely on his own judgment to use the token; After using the specified drop token, an image of a magic staff crackling with lightning surfaced on the face of the token; Humans, harpies will never submit! Blood Feather growled through clenched teeth; I dont need your submission, I just want your life! said Song Jian, sweeping his long sword, and eighteen Spirit Swords appeared, bombarding Blood Feather; Boom, boom, boom~ The Spirit Swords hit Blood Feather, resulting in a series of explosions, but strangely, although this should have depleted Blood Feathers final Vitality Points, there were no numbers indicating damage above its head; Invincible? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, a cold smile forming on the corners of his mouth. Skills like invincibility usually lasted for a very short time. You might survive this time, but what about after ten seconds? Death is inevitable, so why not make it simple and let me Song Jians muttering stopped abruptly, his eyes fixed on Blood Feather, widening in disbelief, he couldnt help but swear, Fuck! With a thought, Song Jians figure instantly turned transparent and he turned to flee toward the outside of the cave; At this moment, Blood Feathers body had swelled in size, with blood vessels bulging out prominently and muscles filled with explosive power, a faint red glow surrounded his body, appearing like a light screen; It was this light screen that had blocked the damage from Thousand Swords Art before and even absorbed some of its power. Now, Blood Feather looked like he was about to self-destruct; Song Jian had just turned and fled for less than a second when a deep boom came from behind him, the whole cave shaking violently, as the Sword Shadow Clone lost contact with Song Jian immediately; A wave of air mixed with a strong scent of blood surged forth from behind. At this moment, Song Jian was still in the invincible state of Soul Wander and couldnt actually feel the power of the explosive blast wave; sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By the time Song Jians invincibility ended, the explosion had gradually subsided, and the blast wave had cracked open the rock walls of the entire cave, creating crevices the width of fingers that spread throughout the caves walls, with small pebbles continuously falling from above; Damn it, this cave is about to collapse! Song Jian cursed under his breath, and quickly turned and ran deeper into the cave. The mission was not to kill Blood Feather, but to get the crown that Blood Feather dropped. Also, the goods that the goblin merchant had were inside the cave. If the cave collapsed, Song Jian was not willing to dig out the cave again by hand; At this point, the little Gulu, a stone creature, had been blasted to pieces, with large chunks of stone slowly gathering from all around, reassembling into a humanoid form; Seeing Song Jian rushing back, the stone creature Gulu let out a sound of grievance: Gulu, gulu gulu~ The stone creature Gulu could reassemble itself no matter how many times it was blasted, as long as its core wasnt destroyed. However, each reassembly required some energy to be consumed; Song Jian had no time to console it. With a raise of his hand, he summoned it into the Pet Space, and dashed toward a magic staff on the ground flashing with lightning; By now, Blood Feathers corpse was nowhere to be found in one piece, but there were still many pieces of loot scattered around the staff. Song Jian hurriedly gathered all the loot, which included the mission item needed by the goblin merchant, the Harpy leaders crown; After that, Song Jian began searching in the depths of the cave for the goblin merchants goods, soon finding several large crates in a corner deep in the cave. As Song Jian placed his hand on these large crates, a progress bar appeared in front of him. He could already hear the sound of rocks cracking close by, and as he watched the slow-moving action bar, Song Jian became anxious; But there was no other way; this was how the game was set up. Whether it was opening crates or picking up mission items, it all required time; I hope this damned rocky cave can be a little tougher, at least sturdy enough to hold out until I complete the mission! Song Jian thought with worry. Soon, the progress bar completed, and the several large crates in front of him slowly disappeared. Song Jian immediately dashed out of the cave. Just as he rushed out, a thunderous rumble came from behind, and the entire cave collapsed; Chapter 838 - 839 Harvest_1 Chapter 838: Chapter 839 Harvest_1 Looking back at the collapsed cave behind him, Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. Although his physical strength meant he wouldnt die even if buried, digging his way out wouldnt be an easy feat. Even using Soul Wander to pass through the thick layers of rock would take too much time, and if he dared to attempt it, the most likely outcome would be getting stuck and dying in the rocks; Opening his inventory, Song Jian looked at an item slot showing Gold Seals Goods, a quest item that Song Jian couldnt open and could only return to Gold Seal. This was a task completed at the risk of my life; a mere reward like this isnt enough. I must ask for a higher price! Song Jian thought to himself; From previous tasks, Song Jian had found that even with a set reward, he could still ask for more upon completion, as long as the request was within reason; This task was much more dangerous than the last, with Blood Feather being a Lord-level BOSS and those six slaughters also Elite-level BOSSes, which significantly increased the difficulty of the mission. Aside from the quest item, the inventory also contained three items dropped by Blood Feather, one of which was the staff in its hand, called the Thunderbolt Staff. It was a level forty Dark Gold Quality weapon. Dark Gold Quality is the cream of the crop among gold-quality gear, which comes in pale gold, shiny gold, and dark gold. Dark Gold equipment actually has the potential to be promoted to Epic level, but such an upgrade is incredibly difficult, much like nurturing a Sword Spirit, as it requires the destruction of several, or even dozens of, weapons of the same quality as a price; ... The attributes boosted by the Thunderbolt Staff were formidable, with no waste stats for a remote magic class profession, and it even came with three skills: Wrath of the Thunder God, Electric Light Barrier, and Instant. Wrath of the Thunder God unleashed a massive thunder orb with tracking ability and powerful force, no less potent than a rocket launcher. Most importantly, this skill didnt require any consumption, and its cooldown was short, only three minutes, meaning every three minutes, a strike as powerful as a single soldiers rocket could be releasedjust the thought was terrifying; The Electric Light Barrier was the same protective Light Shield with electricity retaliation that Blood Feather had cast. Similar to a Mages Frost Shield, not only could it block attacks but it would also cause melee attackers to suffer electric shocks, resulting in paralysis and trembling; As for the Instant skill, it was a teleportation-like ability, allowing users to instantly move tens of meters away. However, for some reason, this skill was greyed out and couldnt be used. When Song Jians eyes fell on this skill, he received a system prompt; System: Your profession does not match the weapons requirements, you cannot obtain the related quest! Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It looks like I need to complete a quest to activate this skill! Song Jian thought to himself. This staff was better than he expected. If the third skill Instant could also be activated, Song Jian even felt it could rival an Epic level Magic Staff in value. Such a weapon naturally couldnt be sold. It would be better to give it to Wang Qi and award it to the player who contributed most to the guild; Song Jian obtained the staff by using a designated loot token, which broke immediately after acquiring the staff, serving as a one-time-use item. Once successfully used, it could no longer be utilized. Apart from the staff, Blood Feather also dropped a Battle Pet Egg and a feather emanating silver light; The Battle Pet Egg goes without saying C it could hatch into a Witch-winged Harpy. These flying battle pets were worth much more than regular pets, and if well raised, they could even enable their owners to fly for short periods, making it half a flying mount; As for the feather, it was an item similar to a token, akin to the black badge Song Jian previously received that allowed him to partake in a unique job assessment; Using this feather, one could enter a hidden dungeon called Harpys Nest. Its a level forty, grade five dungeon that would be a death sentence for less than ten elite players above level forty to enter; however, if one could successfully conquer it, the rewards would be substantially greater than those of a normal level forty dungeon; Maybe I dont need Hawk eggs to form a flying cavalry brigade! Song Jian toyed with the silver-glowing feather, thinking to himself; If he could put together a team entirely comprised of Witch-winged Harpies, its power would likely not be far off from a team with flying mounts. Whether it could be achieved depended on how Wang Qi utilized this hidden dungeon pass; After sorting himself out a bit, Song Jian headed towards the Goblin merchant. There was still a task reward waiting for him there; Upon seeing Song Jian return unharmed, the Goblin merchant Gold Seal narrowed his eyes, his expression morphing from surprise to sheer joy; Gold Seal stepped out from the shadows of the rocks eagerly, arms wide open, running towards Song Jian as if welcoming a hero; Haha, great favored one of the gods, I knew you could do it. Have you brought back poor old Gold Seals goods? Gold Seal asked joyfully. Of course! Song Jian said with a slight smile, taking out six Guardian Feathers and a small crimson crown from his inventory and laying them before Gold Seal; Seeing the six Guardian Feathers and the crown of the Harpy leader, a look of relief spread across Gold Seals face. He continued to look at Song Jian with hopeful eyes. Before we finalize the task completion, shouldnt we talk about the task details first? Song Jian said with a hint of malice, fixing his gaze on Gold Seal. You only mentioned that the Harpy leader was a BOSS, but you didnt say that the six Harpy slayers were also BOSSes. Do you know, your omission nearly got me killed there! Gold Seal was momentarily taken aback, puzzled, I didnt say? I thought I did. Arent you forgetting that before we Before he could finish, Song Jian let out a cold snort and snatched back the six Guardian Feathers and the Harpy leaders crown, turning to leave; Wait, wait, I remember now, I did forget to tell you, alright, Ill increase the task reward by 20%, thats the best concession I can make. Is that acceptable? Gold Seal hurriedly said. Song Jian smiled faintly, took out all the items again, and handed them to Gold Seal, who handed over six Hawk eggs to Song Jian with a pained expression; Chapter 839 - 840 Pond_1 Chapter 839: Chapter 840 Pond_1 The quest reward this time was five Hawk mount eggs, and with a 20% increase in rewards, that was essentially an extra Hawk egg given out. You should know, these are flying mounts, and their price is now over three hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, with them being perpetually in short supply. Plus, the reason Song Jian entered here was precisely for these flying mounts; Do you have any more? Ill pay for them! Song Jian stared at the Goblin merchant Jin Yins cargo box and asked; Its very expensive. These are flying mounts. If it werent for this batch of goods, I would never have offered them as quest rewards, said the Goblin merchant, his face pained. Dont worry, market price. You wont be at a loss! Song Jian reassured him. At this moment, the Goblin merchant was quietly placing six Guardian Feathers and a crimson Harpy leaders crown into the cargo box when a sudden insight struck Song Jians mind. ... I originally thought these quest items were merely hunting proofs, but it seems their value far exceeds my imagination! Song Jian thought to himself. Being able to offer up five, no, six Hawk flying mount eggs as a reward, apart from being able to retrieve the goods, likely meant the value of these quest items was not much less than the Hawk eggs themselves; Upon this realization, Song Jians expression turned grim; Seeing Song Jians gaze fixed on those quest items, Goblin merchant Jin Yins complexion also changed, and with a sigh, he said, Alright, alright, since youve helped me out this much, Ive got another five Hawk eggs here. Ill sell them all to you. As he spoke, Jin Yin pulled another five Hawk eggs from the cargo box and placed them in front of Song Jian; Having spent over a million Doomsday Coins on these five Hawk eggs, Song Jians expression visibly softened after completing the transaction, which inwardly relieved Jin Yin. By the way, is there any other secret place in this valley besides the Harpies nests? Song Jian asked as he put the Hawk eggs into his inventory and stood up, looking around. This isnt the Harpies nest but merely a simple place. Besides, the Harpies that occupy this area are just traitors who have escaped from the actual Harpy nests. They are now no more than a band of bandits and have nothing to do with true Harpies, said Jin Yin, shaking his head. The real Harpy nests are hidden within a Spatial Rift. Without a key, its impossible to find the place. Its said to be a paradise for Harpies, with ten great mountains as their dwelling! Ten great mountains? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, thinking of the silver feather in his inventory slot, the token that could open the Harpy nests, likely the key Jin Yin mentioned that could enter the Harpy nests; Yes, ten great mountains! Jin Yin nodded, his face showing a longing as he said, It is said that within these mountains lie the true treasures of the Harpies, valuables collected by them over hundreds of years, priceless indeed. Unfortunately, its the real home of the Harpies, and without being one of them, its simply impossible to enter! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian smiled faintly, now that his mission was accomplished, he no longer needed to stay in this valley. Just as he was about to bid farewell to the Goblin merchant, a sharp hawks cry suddenly echoed from the distant valley, instantly changing his expression. Are there Hawks in this valley too? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help asking. I dont know, I just followed these harpies here and didnt know there was anything in this valley, the goblin merchant shook his head and said. Song Jian nodded without saying anything and turned towards the direction where he had just heard the cry of the hawks; The goblin merchant stayed where he was to take stock of his inventory that had been returned to him. After he had packed up everything, he was ready to leave when he suddenly stopped, seemingly recalling something. He then hid all of his goods in the shadow of a large rock and stealthily headed in the direction Song Jian had left; The valley was vast. Along the way, Song Jian managed to gather a few rare herbs in the valleys forest, a fruitful harvest. Passing through the forest, he came upon a waterfall. The waterfall was only a few meters wide and over ten meters high. Below it was a deep pond from which a faint threat seemed to emanate, as if there was something lurking that could endanger his life; Looking up, Song Jian saw two adult hawks circling constantly above the waterfall, crying out mournfully again and again. Sometimes they even looked as though they would dive down, but ultimately, they seemed to have a deep wariness of the area and never did come down. Song Jian found it odd and began to search carefully around the edge of the pond. Before long, he spotted two young hawks, each about the size of a chick, flapping their newly grown downy wings as they tumbled over each other on the grass, trying to stand up. Hawk chicks? Song Jians eyes narrowed. Natural flying pets like these were easy to find but difficult to capture due to the adult hawks that invariably guarded them nearby; These two young hawks had somehow fallen into the valleys grassland, and the adult hawks guarding them did not dare to come down because of the creature lurking in the pond; Song Jian strode over and caught the two young hawks in his palm. Seeing Song Jian capture the young hawks, the two adult hawks overhead cried out in despair and actually turned to leave; System: You have discovered young hawk chicks. Would you like to subdue them to become combat pets/flying mounts? Generally, after capturing a young beast, there are two types of training directions: one as a combat pet that can aid in battle, and the other as a mount; As it is now, once a direction is chosen, it cannot be changed. If you opt to train them as combat pets, the young hawks will develop towards combat as they level up. If you choose to train them as flying mounts, they will develop towards carrying riders in flight. Song Jian directly chose to decline. Whether it was flying mounts or combat pets, Black Dragon already met his needs; he decided to just take the two young hawks back to Wang Qi to establish a flying cavalry unit. Having taken the young hawk chicks, Song Jian began to carefully inspect the surroundings. This was a valley, and there wouldnt be young hawks here under normal circumstances; Soon, Song Jian noticed on the cliff next to the waterfall, there was a vast cluster of holes in the rock that looked like honeycombs. These holes were identical to those he had seen when he first entered this valley. It was not hard to imagine that behind these holes were more hawk nests; Looking back, Song Jian realized this place was at least several hundred meters from the area where he had entered the valley. He hadnt expected the territory of Eagle Falcon Cliff to be so vast, and the number of hawks in Eagle Falcon Cliff was likely far greater than he had initially discovered; Chapter 840 - 841: The Magical Snake Meat_1 Chapter 840: Chapter 841: The Magical Snake Meat_1 Looking at the cave in front of him, Song Jian squinted his eyes and started to observe carefully. These two hawk fledglings must have rolled out from these holes, right? Song Jian speculated. In the holes he had passed by earlier, there were many corpses of hawk fledglings. The holes there were steep, and once the hawk fledglings entered, they could easily crash into sharp rocks and die from injuries if they couldnt control their bodies; Looking at these two hawk fledglings, although they seemed a bit listless, their bodies were unharmed. It seemed that the holes in this area were relatively gentle, and the fledglings could fall from their nests without sustaining serious injuries; If thats the case, there should be many traces of hawk fledglings around here. Why is there not a single trace left? Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly as he observed the area; Just then, the surface of the pool beneath the waterfall started to ripple gently, and a massive snake, seven to eight meters long, slowly swam out from the pool, lunging toward him from behind; The giant snakes scales glistened with a metallic sheen, effortlessly sliding across the water without making a sound. Moreover, it seemed to fly, for once it left the water, it soared into the air and lunged straight for Song Jians back; ... Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was examining the holes that were taller than a person, wondering whether he should crawl through them to check the hawk nests. Perhaps, with some luck, he could catch a few more hawk fledglings. At that moment, a faint whizzing noise suddenly reached Song Jians ears, and a faint stench wafted to his nostrils. On the ground, a thick shadow was pouncing toward him; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision! Song Jian gripped the long sword in his hand and turned around to slash at the void behind him; Nearly twenty Spirit Swords floated out of thin air in front of him, following his gaze towards the shadow, whooshing through the air toward it; Boom boom boom~ After a series of explosions, the python that looked much like a giant forest boa had fallen and already turned into a corpse, its body full of sword wounds over a foot long, continuously spurting blood; This python was just a level 43 common monster with less than six thousand Vitality Points and was instantly killed by Song Jian; staring at the three-inch horn protruding from the giant snakes forehead, Song Jians thoughts stirred, picking up a level 40 green quality item the snake had dropped, he casually cast a Dissection Spell; Song Jians Dissection Spell was still low level, and he hadnt practiced it specifically. Now, seeing the three-inch horn on the pythons forehead, he became curious and couldnt help casting the Dissection Spell. Surprisingly, it was successful. The monsters corpse, which had already started to burn with transparent flames, began to vanish slowly, leaving behind two items on the ground; Huh, pale golden material? Song Jian was surprised to see a piece of snake meat emitting a pale golden glow on the ground and a blue quality horn, a hint of delight appearing on his face. This was the first time Song Jian had encountered a material of golden quality; Strange, my Dissection Spell level isnt high. How could it produce such high-quality material? Song Jian looked at the two materials in his hands, feeling puzzled; With his level of Dissection Spell, it was most likely that he would produce materials of grey quality, which were utterly useless. With some luck, he might get white quality materials that could be used, but it was difficult to get green or higher quality materials; Not to mention this golden quality material, even if he could normally gather this blue horn, Song Jian would probably be happy for several days. It is quite strange! Song Jian began to inspect the properties of these two materials; The blue-quality horn appeared quite ordinary, a forging material to be utilized for crafting daggers or short swords; However, the light-gold-quality snake meat opened Song Jians eyes. Magic snake meat, cooking ingredient, quality: gold, effect when used: can be used in cooking to have a high chance of making food that permanently increases attributes; requirement for use: cooking skill level eight; material description: This is a piece of material filled with magical power, its a dream ingredient for many chefs, by using it you can make various kinds of food that increase attributes, and as for which attributes will be increased, that depends on your cooking methods and your cooking level! A cooking material that permanently increases attributes? Song Jian wore a surprised look on his face; Among players, there had always been a rumor that, if cooking skills reached the top level, one could concoct food that permanently increases attributes, but that had always been just an unconfirmed tale, and no one had ever made real material that could increase attributes; Song Jian always thought, even if such rumors were true, it would surely be due to some high-quality recipe; unexpectedly, the legend did exist, and what could make such food was not dependent on the recipe, but on the cooking materials; Cooking was one of the best life skills for leveling up, and after some time in the game, almost all players would acquire this skill; Song Jians cooking skill had already been leveled to nine, and he did not lack various high-quality cooking materials; besides purchasing some recipes at the auction house, Song Jian had also researched many recipes on his own, especially since his cooking skills were quite good in the real world; Seeing this material, Song Jian became somewhat impatient, immediately lighting a bonfire and starting to use this material; as he did not have the corresponding supplementary ingredients at hand, he could only use it to make the simplest grilled meat; And the properties of this material also confirmed to Song Jian that the attributes of the food made would not depend on the recipe, but rather on this gold-quality material; Suddenly, a piece of fragrant grilled meat, emitting a faint gold glow, appeared before Song Jians eyes. Indeed, the final quality of the food is determined by the material, not the cooking skill or recipe! Song Jian thought to himself as he observed the attribute of the grilled meat. Magical Grilled Meat, food, quality: gold, effect when used: after consumption, permanently increases Constitution by 2 points, every second increases Vitality Points by 128, for a total increase of 3200 Vitality Points, if consumed for more than 15 seconds, it can restore all hunger levels, and also grant a temporary effect of Constitution +10 for a duration of 30 minutes; item description: the effect of the permanent attribute increase from the same type of food can only take effect once per person; Without hesitation, Song Jian ate the steaming grilled meat, thereby increasing his Constitution by 2 points and gaining a temporary effect of Constitution +10; Even without the temporary effect, Song Jians Constitution had reached 106 points, and considering that each point of Constitution increased Vitality Points by fifty, his Vitality Points had already exceeded five thousand, which was higher than that of some poorly equipped warriors; Its a pity, you can only eat the same kind of food once, otherwise just by food alone, one could build a veritable vitality powerhouse, Song Jian mused inwardly. But soon, a lightbulb went off in his mind: The same kind of food, the same kind of food if I change the cooking method, wouldnt it become a different kind of food? Damn it, besides Constitution, I still have other attributes, and even if the food increases Constitution, the effects of different recipes are not the same With that thought, Song Jians gaze shifted toward the pond, his eyes filled with deep expectation; PS: Thank you Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 841: 842: The Bottom of the Pool_1 Chapter 841: Chapter 842: The Bottom of the Pool_1 Standing by the waterfall basins waters, Song Jian looked down; The depth of this pool was unfathomable, and even though he utilized his vertical eye, Song Jian could see nothing. Yet, he could sense that deep within these waters lurked many strange creatures, or perhaps monsters; In such a situation, jumping in rashly would be nothing short of suicide. After pondering for a while, Song Jian took out a piece of raw meat from his pack, which was also a cooking ingredient. However, he did not use it to make food, but instead used a scalpel to slice it into finger-thick strips, then threw them one by one into the pool; Song Jian waited quietly. Soon, the water began to waggle, becoming more and more violent. Several dark shadows continuously stirred the water, all heading towards the surface; As expected, its impossible for there to be only one of these pythons Song Jian smiled faintly, slowly backing away as he gripped the long sword in his hand. Very soon, dozens of giant pythons burst out of the water and lunged towards Song Jian. These pythons were massive in size, yet their movement speed was not slow at all. ... Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision! In an instant, more than ten long swords enveloped the pythons, with explosions sounding one after another, disrupting their assault; Following that, Song Jian threw his long sword into the air, immediately conjuring five long swords that formed the Five Elements Sword Array, engulfing the dozen or so pythons that had surged out of the pool; The Sword Qi Value dropped by more than half in an instant. The Invisible Sword Array consumed Sword Qi Value based on the number and strength of the targets. Once the Sword Qi Value was depleted, the Five Elements Sword Array would collapse on its own. Fortunately, after learning the vital energy chapter of the Sword Control Skill, Song Jians Sword Qi Value limit had increased considerably. And after advancing into the golden Sword Qi, the quality of his Sword Qi had improved several times, with an extremely fast recovery speed. Dealing with a dozen ordinary monsters required a larger consumption to condense the Sword Formation, but maintaining it did not require too much Sword Qi; From within the murky sword mist, came the continuous hissing and roaring of the pythons. The levels of these pythons ranged from the lowest at forty-two to no higher than forty-five, with most of their Vitality Points around six thousand. As sword light flickered, each strike inflicted seven to eight hundred points of damage on them, so it wasnt long before the hissing within the Sword Formation gradually weakened, until silence prevailed; After all the pythons had perished, Song Jian astonishingly discovered that not only did these pythons provide precious cooking materials, but the Experience Points they offered were also surprisingly high. These dozen or so pythons actually provided over two hundred thousand Experience Points, increasing Song Jians experience bar by more than 5%; The only regret is that the drop rate is just too low! Song Jian said with some frustration as he looked at the sparse white-quality equipment scattered on the ground; Over a dozen monsters of level forty and above had only dropped three pieces of level forty white-quality equipment and two pieces of green-quality equipment. No materials had dropped at all. With such a drop rate, if Song Jian hadnt known he could extract precious cooking materials from their bodies, he probably would have lost interest in these monsters after just one fight; Using the scalpel to dissect one python after another, Song Jian obtained quite a few materials. After completing the dissection, Song Jians dissection skill also advanced to level eight; Every python could be dissected into a piece of pale golden-quality cooking ingredient, and there were also some materials like blue-quality snake skin and scales. Just these materials alone are probably worth a lot of money! A smile appeared on Song Jians face; In addition to the miraculous snake meat, Song Jian also got eight pieces of snake skin for making level forty leather armor, and scales for making level forty scale armor. However, he only managed to gather two horns from atop their heads, along with the one he had gathered before, totaling three horns collected; Looking at the dozen or so pieces of pale golden snake meat in his inventory, Song Jian cracked a slight smile and began to repeat the action he had used to attract the giant pythons previously; For the entire day, Song Jian, much like fishing, lured one python after another from the depths of the pond and then used his sword techniques to kill them all; Magical snake meat, Song Jian collected over a hundred pieces in total, along with a large amount of other materials. Most importantly, Song Jians level had risen directly by one, from thirty-eight to thirty-nine; Song Jian allocated the skill points to the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, increasing the power of each strike from the previous 35% to 40%. The increase was not large, but the overall damage had increased by at least over two thousand; Looking at the pale golden snake meat in his inventory, Song Jian thought to himself, If all these materials were cooked into food, the attribute enhancement alone would probably be equivalent to successfully passing a B-tier first-order combat power assessment world! Due to the recipes and consumption limits, it was impossible for Song Jian to use all these materials by himself, so he would definitely have to share some with other members of his alliance. Moreover, cooking with this snake meat would increase the speed of earning cooking experience points much faster than usual. Even if sold, each piece of snake meat fetching thirty thousand Doomsday Coins would probably attract many eager buyers; However, the current Song Jian was no longer in need of Doomsday Coins. What he preferred now was bartering, and these pieces of snake meat could potentially be exchanged for many valuable items; Continuing to lure, no more giant pythons emerged from the pond. It seemed that Song Jian had exterminated them all. Shaking his head, Song Jian was ready to turn around and leave; Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But at that moment, Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then turned around and jumped directly into the pond, slowly sinking towards the bottom; This pond was truly strange, having nurtured such peculiar giant pythons. Song Jian wanted to see what oddities lay at the bottom of the water; The pond was silent inside, and the deeper Song Jian dived, the greater the pressure he felt. If not for the significant enhancement of his physical quality, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to endure for long and would have had to surface; After about fifteen minutes, Song Jians surroundings were utterly dim, and he could only open his vertical eye on his forehead to observe everything around him. Indeed, the giant pythons at the bottom of the pond seemed to have all been lured ashore and killed by Song Jian. There was no sign of any monster presence in the pond. After a while, Song Jian suddenly felt as if he had passed through a thin layer, and he fell straight to the bottom of the pond; The bottom of the pond was dry sand without a trace of moisture, while about seven or eight meters above his head, there was a layer of membrane emitting a faint luminescence, resembling a half-spherical bowl, firmly sealing off the bottom of the pond; Indeed, the place that could nurture such giant pythons was not as ordinary as I initially thought! Song Jian patted the sand off his body and stood up; The luminescent barrier was seven or eight meters above the bottom, and Song Jian had fallen from there quite unexpectedly. If it had been an ordinary person, they might have been severely injured, but for Song Jian, he hadnt suffered any damage whatsoever. Walking along the pond bottom covered with fine white sand, Song Jian suddenly caught sight of a flash of dark gold light ahead, instantly capturing all of his attention; Chapter 842: 843 Cooking_1 Chapter 842: Chapter 843 Cooking_1 The area at the bottom of the pool was not large, roughly just three to five acres. The dark gold light Song Jian had seen was right beside a rock at the bottom. As he approached, he discovered that it was actually a plant over three feet tall; This plant looked like bamboo, with rings of nodes on its surface from which several branches extended, sprouting palm-sized leaves; These leaves were covered with dense, gnawed marks. Looking closely, the partially eaten leaves seemed to be what remained, and many leaves had been devoured completely, leaving only the bare bamboo stalks; To think that a bamboo plant is growing at the bottom of the pool, how strange! Song Jian lightly touched the bamboo and its attributes immediately appeared before his eyes; Vitality Jade Bamboo, a rare treasure, usage effect: every ten days, it grows thirty bamboo leaves which can be used for alchemy, making Vitality Pills; directly consumed, they can heal wounds and increase the upper limit of Vitality Points, with a maximum use of 5 leaves; item description: this item can create its own world, resistant to water and fire, and once rooted, it cannot be moved! Increase Vitality Points? Song Jians eyes lit up. Players of all professions coveted treasures that could improve Vitality Points, and this jade bamboo was priceless; ... What a pity it cant be transplanted; otherwise, I would move it to the Spirit Field in the Manor Castle, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly; This was the wilderness, and once discovered by others, not only would all its leaves be plucked, but the jade bamboo itself could also be destroyed; At this time, nearly all the leaves on the jade bamboo had been eaten, and there were less than three days left until the bamboo would grow new leaves. Song Jian thought for a moment, then took out several Sword Qi Stones and set up an Illusion Sword Array around the Vitality Jade Bamboo to conceal it; After everything was done, Song Jian thoroughly searched the bottom of the pool again but found nothing else. He then turned and headed toward the upper stream of the pool; Back in Manor Castle, Song Jian found that Li Keer and Wang Qi were waiting for him in the castles conference room; Seeing Song Jian appear, Li Keer immediately rushed up, grabbed his sleeve and asked with anticipation, Brother Song Jian, did you get the hawk eggs? Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian smiled slightly and took out all the hawk eggs from his pack, along with two young hawk fledglings, and placed them all on the conference table; Seeing that Song Jian had gained so much from just one trip, Wang Qis eyes nearly popped out; How is that possible, how did you get so many? Wang Qi murmured to himself. Brother Song Jian, youre amazing! Li Keer jumped up, immediately attracted by the fluffy hawk fledglings, and ran over to play with them; I heard that Eagle Falcon Cliff is very dangerous, and that the hawks there have a collective vengeance. If you provoke one, a whole swarm will come at you. How did you manage to get so many? Wang Qi asked, puzzled. Although Song Jian was powerful, Wang Qi had also sent people to scout. With hundreds of hawks chasing en masse, even someone as strong as Song Jian wouldnt likely last long. I sneaked up there and entered a valley through a tunnel in a hawks nest, which was filled with Witch-winged Harpies, Song Jian divulged without reservation. I met a goblin merchant there whose goods had been stolen by the harpies. I retrieved the goods for it, and these are part of the quest rewards. Quest rewards, a hint of disappointment flashed in Wang Qis eyes. Such quests were often one-time and couldnt be replicated. Although Song Jian acquired more than ten eagle falcon eggs this time, he was still far from being able to establish a flying cavalry unit. If he could not find other ways to obtain eagle falcon eggs, the formation of the City of Hopes flying cavalry unit seemed an unattainable goal. Seeing Wang Qis expression, Song Jian smiled slightly and said, Dont worry, we will soon have more eagle falcon eggs. In no more than ten days, that goblin merchant will bring a large quantity, and we can just buy them directly! Upon hearing this, Wang Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief. The development of the Valley of the Undead was ongoing. Aside from the Shadow Forest, the gems from the river beside the Undead Tower also had excellent properties. Their supply was in high demand but scarce, so their prices remained high, bringing in a net profit of about 100,000 to the City of Hope every day. If not for the rapid development of the City of Hope, they would have amassed a huge fortune by now. Is there anyone in the alliance specifically skilled in cooking? Song Jian asked. Cooking? Wang Qi pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, Yes, Song Dapeng. Hes thirty-two this year. In the real world, he is a chef at a five-star hotel. Since entering the game, he hasnt been much into leveling and is only level twenty-six now. However, his cooking skills have reached the Master Level, with more than a hundred recipes to his name, most of which he has figured out himself! In the real world, if one is a chef, comprehending recipes in the game is a very simple matter; they only need to replicate a dish from reality in the game to comprehend the corresponding recipe. Where is he now? I have some materials that I need him to prepare! Song Jian said. Hes been busy these past two days decorating his shop, getting ready to open a restaurant near the plaza. Wait a moment, I will notify him to come here, Wang Qi said. Within a short time, a bearded man was led in. Seeing Wang Qi, Song Dapengs face showed a flattering smile. He bobbed his head and wrung his hands, laughing, Wang, Lord Wang, did you call for me? Wang Qi pulled him over to Song Jian and said, Lord Mayor, this is Song Dapeng! When Wang Qi addressed Song Jian as the Lord Mayor, Song Dapeng was startled and bowed repeatedly to Song Jian, saying nervously, Lord, Lord Mayor, Im sorry, I havent seen you before. My apologies! Song Dapeng, dont be nervous, Song Jian laughed. He took out all the snake meat from his bag and spread it on the table, saying, I called you here because I need your help with something. I have a batch of cooking materials, and I want you to process all of it into food. As soon as he heard that Song Jian only wanted him to cook, Song Dapeng immediately relaxed and nodded repeatedly, Rest assured, Lord Mayor, I wont waste a bit of the materials and guarantee that everything will be of at least fine quality! Even with the same recipes, the higher ones cooking skills, the higher the grade of the food produced. With Song Dapengs Master Level cooking skills, he could ensure that every dish he made would be at least of fine quality, if not higher. Good, Song Jian nodded and said, However, I have one requirement: the food you make must not be the same; you have to create a different dish for each type of material! Song Dapeng was taken aback. He turned his head to look at the pile of snake meat on the conference table that resembled a small mountain and his eyes widened in astonishment, Gold, gold quality ingredients Chapter 843: 844 Master Level_1 Chapter 843: Chapter 844 Master Level_1 Though Song Dapeng had not been playing the game for long, he had already encountered thousands upon thousands of different ingredients. The various monsters in the game could all drop cooking materials, even the lowest level Zombies could drop Zombie meat as a cooking ingredient. This made it evident how incredibly complex the variety of cooking materials in the game was; Up till now, most of the cooking ingredients Song Dapeng had seen were of white quality, and the best he had seen was blue quality. He had never even seen silver quality ingredients, so you can imagine how his heart pounded violently when he saw so many gold quality cooking ingredients now; Master Level culinary skills, when used with ordinary cooking ingredients and recipes, could no longer increase proficiency. While he could develop recipes himself, obtaining high-level cooking ingredients was not something a player of barely over level twenty could do at will. Most of the Doomsday Coins Song Dapeng earned in the game were spent on purchasing high-level cooking ingredients. This was also why he wanted to open a restaurant in the City of Hopeto earn more Doomsday Coins. These, all these need to be cooked? Song Dapeng looked at the mountain-like pile of snake meat, feeling his throat turn dry and his palms sweaty; Yes, but each portion of ingredient can only make one type of dish. There are a total of one hundred thirty-six portions here, meaning you have to make one hundred thirty-six different dishes. Can you do it? Song Jian said to Song Dapeng in a calm tone. Upon touching the ingredients and seeing their attributes, Song Dapeng instantly understood what Song Jian meant. It would be the greatest waste if these ingredients were not turned into different dishes. ... Song Jian glanced at the ingredients with a trace of regret in his eyes. With so many gold quality cooking ingredients, he could have advanced to Expert Level culinary skills at the very least, but to him, using these ingredients to upgrade his culinary skills would be an utter waste. During the cooking process, not only would it fail to maximize the potential of the ingredients, it might also lead to a massive waste; Take the same grilled meat, for example, the grilled meat prepared by Song Jian could only increase physical constitution by 2 points. But if it was made by Song Dapeng, the same grilled meat might increase constitution by three, or even more, points; I can. I have already mastered over one hundred eighty recipes. Though not all of them use meat as the main ingredient, I can definitely develop new dishes, ensuring these ingredients are used to their fullest! Song Dapeng assured with a serious face; Good, then you stay here and finish them in the next two days. You cannot leave the Manor Castle until youre done! Song Jian stared at Song Dapeng as he spoke. Song Dapeng was startled but quickly nodded in agreement; These gold quality cooking ingredients were worth their weight in gold. Even if thrown directly into the auction, they would sell for at least several million Doomsday Coins. Money can sway hearts, so Song Jian had to take some precautions. City Lord, where did you find so many gold quality cooking ingredients? Thats amazing. This time, Song Dapeng is going to have a blast. With so many ingredients, his Master Level cooking proficiency will soar! Wang Qis face was full of astonishment. Seeing these materials, Wang Qi was dazzled. Permanent attribute-increasing materials, if only made into food, would almost be of comparable value to Attribute Fruits; You should know, now an Attribute Fruit is sold for up to one hundred fifty thousand Doomsday Coins, and thats with demand exceeding supply. If not for the fact that consuming too many of the same Attribute Fruit is ineffective, their price would have already skyrocketed even further; Song Jian smiled slightly. These gold quality ingredients were much more precious than the Attribute Fruits currently on the market. The Attribute Fruits available can only increase one to two attribute points, while even with his level nine cooking skills, Song Jian could make food that would increase 2 points. If Song Dapeng were to cook, the resulting food would probably increase attribute points by at least three, if not four or more; After its all done, we can give some to the brothers in the City of Hope Alliance as a benefit! said Song Jian with a smile; The City of Hope Alliance had become very selective about adding new players. Any player wanting to join the City of Hope Alliance had to undergo strict assessment, and even if they passed, they could only become peripheral members of the alliance. They were required to undergo a three-year probation period and make significant contributions to the alliance before they could become official members. Such stringent conditions would normally discourage many players, yet to Song Jians surprise, thousands of players swarmed the City of Hope Alliances registration office, eager to join the moment the conditions were announced. Wang Qis eyes sparkled as he realized that when Song Jian mentioned benefits for the alliance brothers, he was referring to those players who had followed them and fought to the death in the city-building task. These players were the core members of the alliance and naturally would be the first to receive any good items. Three days quickly passed. Song Dapeng, with red-rimmed eyes, laid out dish after dish on the conference room table. The table, twelve meters long and more than three meters wide, was filled with all sorts of foods, rich in color, aroma, and flavor, that just one glance could make anyones mouth water uncontrollably. Dapeng, what level is your cooking skill? Wang Qi asked, looking at Song Dapeng who appeared exhausted yet excited, teasing him. Master Level Nine! Song Dapeng said proudly. You must know, life skills are graded from one to ten, and reaching level ten is considered a milestone. After level ten, one advances to a Junior title. After Junior Level Ten, one progresses to Intermediate, and so forth, up to Master Level. Previously, Song Dapeng was only at Master Level Three, but after cooking over a hundred dishes with golden ingredients, he had shot straight up to Master Level Nine! Impressive! Wang Qi exclaimed in surprise. Whats the level above Master? It should be Grandmaster Level, but you must complete a certain task to advance to Grandmaster Level, Song Dapeng said, though no one had told him this information. It had come to him when he advanced to Master Level Nine. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mayor, please try some of these dishes. They can all permanently enhance attributes! Song Dapeng said to Song Jian with a beaming smile, Out of one hundred and thirty-six ingredients, Ive made seventy-eight of excellent quality and fifty-eight of perfect quality! Perfect quality? Song Jian glanced over the dishes, which all gave off a faint golden glow, with no obvious differences at the surface. Yes, the effect of the excellent quality food increases by 40%, and the perfect quality food by 100%. That is to say, food that originally could only increase an attribute by 3 points would increase it by 4 points if its of excellent quality and by 6 points if its of perfect quality! Song Dapeng explained. Song Jian nodded and began to taste the dishes one by one. After sampling a few dishes, Song Jians brow furrowed. He realized that his earlier assumption was somewhat off. Not all different recipes necessarily led to increased attributes. Within these dishes, some increased strength by 4 points, others by 5 points, and some even by 6 points. Although the dishes were different, Song Jian could only choose one type. If he ate a dish that increased strength by 4 points, then the dishes that increased it by 5 or 6 points would no longer have any effect on him. Chapter 844 - 845 Emerald Bamboo Leaves_1 Chapter 844: Chapter 845 Emerald Bamboo Leaves_1 Looking at the table full of food, Song Jians brows furrowed, which made Song Dapeng think Song Jian was dissatisfied, and he immediately became nervous; After trying a few more dishes, Song Jian found that although the effects of foods that increased the same attribute could not stack, if one dish only increased strength, while another dish increased both strength and agility, the effects of these two foods could stack; After being selective, Song Jian ate a total of thirteen dishes. With each dish adding an average of five attribute points, he gained over sixty attribute points in total, nearly equivalent to passing an A-grade first tier Combat Power assessment; moreover, both his Vitality Points and Spirit Points limits had also increased by five hundred; This time, Song Jians strength had greatly improved. The increase in basic attributes determined the improvement in Combat Power. It was an all-around enhancement whether it was in attack, defense, reaction speed, or the speed of action. Now, he could even confront an early second tier Combat Power opponent head-on. One must know that to reach second tier Combat Power, one needed to be at least level fifty, and Song Jian had just reached level thirty-nine; Song Dapeng, you did very well, and I am very satisfied, Song Jian said to Song Dapeng with a smile, Tell me, what kind of reward would you like as compensation? As long as its not excessive, I can fulfill it! Hearing Song Jian say he was satisfied, Song Dapeng, whose heart had been in his throat, immediately felt it fall back to his stomach, and he waved his hands continuously, saying, This time my cooking skill has improved to the ninth master level. Honestly, Ive taken advantage of the City Lord. How dare I ask for compensation? No need, no need at all! ... That wont do. You were the one I asked for help, and I heard that in order to prepare these dishes, you did not sleep for three days and nights, even developing a few recipes that have never existed before! Song Jian shook his head and said, If you have made an effort, there must be a reward! Even though Song Jian said this, Song Dapeng still persistently refused, and he was already sweating profusely in his anxiety; Wang Qi glanced at Song Dapeng and whispered into Song Jians ear, If the City Lord really wants to give him compensation, why not just give him the shop he is currently using to open his store? In the City of Hope Alliance, shops, like land within a territory, are leased and not for sale. All players who want to open a store must rent these shops; Desiring to start a restaurant, Song Dapeng had rented more than a hundred square meters of commercial space near the square. Hearing Wang Qis suggestion, Song Jian nodded slightly and said to Wang Qi, You handle that matter. Ill just need to sign off on it when the time comes. The sale of land within the city must be approved with the City Lord seal by Song Jian, otherwise, no one could sell even an inch of land; Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old Song, you really scored big this time. You should know that no shop in the city has ever been sold before. To show his thanks, the City Lord has decided to gift you the shop youre using for your store! Wang Qi laughed heartily and patted Song Dapeng on the shoulder. What, what? Its given to me? Song Dapengs face was one of disbelief, then he burst into ecstatic joy, bowing repeatedly and thanking: Thanks, thanks, City Lord, thank you, City Lord! The cost of renting a shop in the City of Hope is not cheap. If Song Dapeng wasnt very confident in his cooking skills, he wouldnt have rashly opened a restaurant. Now being able to own a shop was like a pie falling from the sky for Song Dapeng, not only saving the monthly rent but also owning a property to call his own. After Song Dapeng left, Song Jian pointed at the table full of food and said to Wang Qi, Put all these in the Alliance warehouse, let the brothers exchange them for Contribution Points! Heh, those guys will be overjoyed! Wang Qi collected all the food and then secretly calculated his own Contribution Points, realizing he could exchange for at least four dishes, immediately a joyful expression appeared on his face. Song Jian set corresponding Contribution Points for these dishes. The more attributes a food item increased, the more Contribution Points it required. These dishes were much better than Attribute Fruits, each dish adding at least four attribute points, you couldnt buy such items on the market at all. By the way, have you allocated a location for the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn? Song Jian asked; I plan to set aside the location of the temple here! Wang Qi took out a map from his bag, marked with the entirety of Doomsday City, and pointed to a spot on the very edge of the City of Hope: This place is close to the biggest Abyssal Shadow instance in Doomsday City. If the Abyss invades us in the future, this will be the first place to be attacked, heh heh! After the release of the Abyssal Shadow expansion, many black pyramid-shaped buildings appeared in Doomsday City. These buildings, filled with the aura of the Abyss, are all instances. Inside, one could find plenty of high-quality equipment. And most importantly, Abyss class conversion proofs are produced from these instances. Players who aspire to become Abyssal classes attack these instances tirelessly every day. These instances vary in size; the smallest is for solo players, while the largest, the one Wang Qi was pointing to, is a forty-man instance. So far, no alliance or team has succeeded in conquering this largest instance. The final chapter of the Abyssal Shadow expansion is the Abyss invasion. At that time, these instances will become the bridgeheads for the Abyss to attack the human world. And this largest instance that Wang Qi pointed out might well become the biggest base from which the creatures of the Abyss launch their assault on the human world; Placing the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn near this instance means that when the Abyss invasion occurs, the temple will be on the front lines. Wang Qi intended to use it as cannon fodder; After looking for a while, Song Jian pressed his finger on that area and then moved it outward, saying, Put their temples location here! Upon seeing this, Wang Qi was stunned. The spot Song Jian had pressed was not within the City of Hopes territory at all and was less than three hundred meters away from the largest Abyssal instance; This was practically using the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn to block a gunhole! My Lord, this place, this place is not within our territory of the City of Hope yet! Wang Qi hesitated to say; Tell Cecilia, our city will continue to expand! Song Jian said with a slight smile; Harpy Valley Song Jian then entered Harpy Valley from the cave at Eagle Falcon Cliff. At this time, many Harpy monsters had respawned. Song Jian did not disturb them this time but went straight to the waterfall in the valley; Arriving at the pond beneath the waterfall, Song Jian took out several strips of meat and tossed them into the water. After a long while, with no monsters leaping out, Song Jian cautiously dived to the bottom of the pond; The bottom of the pond was silent. Song Jian approached the Vitality Jade Bamboo, and by now, it had regrown thirty emerald leaves. Each leaf was the size of a palm, appearing so thin as to be paper-like. He carefully plucked one and observed it. The emerald leaves began to emanate a soft golden glow once they were separated from the Jade Bamboo, clearly indicating they were items of gold quality; Vitality Jade Bamboo Leaf, rare treasure, Effect 1: Ingredient for potion-making, can be used to create Vitality Pills; Vitality Pills immediately restore 2800 Vitality Points, cooldown 60 seconds; Effect 2: Can be consumed directly, increasing 30-100 Vitality Points, with a limit of 5 leaves per person. Overconsumption may cause poisoning, leading to a permanent loss of physical attributes; Can be taken out of the game: Yes Chapter 845 - 846 Leaving_1 Chapter 845: Chapter 846 Leaving_1 Upon examining the properties of the Emerald Bamboo Leaf, Song Jians eyes suddenly lit upit was a treasure that could be brought out of the game! It was well known that items with such fantastic properties were often greatly restricted and could not be carried out of the game. However, this Emerald Bamboo Leaf possessed the attribute of being taken out of the game, which meant that the Vitality Pills made from it could very likely also be taken out of the game. In the real world, whether one is sick or injured, the most direct effect is a loss of Vitality Points. If one could have a Vitality Pill that completely replenished ones Vitality Points, then no matter the illness or injury, it would often heal immediately. Unfortunately, I dont have the method to make Vitality Pills, Song Jian sighed softly and put the Emerald Bamboo Leaf into his mouth. As soon as the Emerald Bamboo Leaf entered Song Jians mouth, it directly turned into a liquid, flowing from his mouth into his stomach, and a fresh and slightly bitter taste immediately filled his mouth. System: You have used the Emerald Bamboo Leaf, Vitality Points increased by 80. ... By then, Song Jians Vitality Points had reached 5650. An increase of 80 points was not very noticeable, but to the average person in the real world, 80 Vitality Points were almost double. After continuously consuming five Emerald Bamboo Leaves, Song Jians Vitality Points finally broke through to 6000 points. Although it wasnt an increase of 100 points every time, which was the maximum, each consumption added at least seventy to eighty points. Six thousand Vitality Pointsif I were to stand still, Im afraid it would take others over ten minutes to hurt me. In the real world, ordinary handguns, or even some rifles, are no longer a fatal threat to me. Even those high-powered sniper rifles, if they dont hit a vital spot, cannot kill me in one shot! Looking at his attributes, a confident smile appeared on Song Jians face. The bolder people become with increasing strength. At this moment, in the real world, the government had already started to search for game players, and in some places, they had even deployed troops to arrest them. The reason they dared to do this was because the current strength of the players was not enough to resist real-world firearms. But with Song Jians current strength, even without equipment enhancements, he was like a mini-Superman. If he wanted to escape, no one could catch him; and even in direct combat, if there was no heavy firepower, they wouldnt be a match for him. After picking all the Emerald Bamboo Leaves, Song Jian rearranged the Illusion Sword Array and sat down slowly at the bottom of the pool. The game time was almost up, and this time Song Jian didnt plan to stay on. He was ready to return to the real world. Five, four, three, two, one A line of system prompts appeared before Song Jian, asking if he wanted to leave the game and return to the real worldYes/No. After choosing Yes, Song Jians figure started to fade and soon there was no one at the bottom of the pool, as if Song Jian had never been there. The real world, early morning, the suburban area of Coastal City, Wang Hai Town. Wang Hai Town was located near the port area of Coastal City and resembled an urban village. Everywhere were two or three-story self-built little buildings rented out to outsiders, and many young people who came to work in Coastal City chose to live here. The main attraction was the cheap rent, though the trade-off was having to wake up an hour early every day to catch a bus into the city center. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The small courtyard where Song Jian rented had two buildings: one was a two-story building where the main family lived, and the other one was a three-story building specifically made for renting, with five or six rooms on each floor, just like pigeonholes. At that moment, the courtyard was quiet. The young workers had already left for work, and the morning sun shone warmly through the windows, illuminating Song Jians face comfortably. Just then, Song Jian heard the sound of the gate opening. Looking down, he saw the landlord leading two people in. Oh my, this place is the quietest, and the price is really cheap. Dont worry, I wont cheat you guys. You can ask around the townif anyone is renting cheaper than me, Ill refund your rent~ In the courtyard, a middle-aged man in his forties led a young man and woman into the small yard and escorted them toward the three-story building; This middle-aged man was named Liu Zhiqiang, who looked somewhat aged. His cheeks were slightly red, as if suffering from a lasting effect of being frequently blown by the sea breeze. His legs appeared to have some issues, walking with a slight limp, but he made a great effort to conceal it, moving very slowly. He was the owner of this small yard. According to himself, he had been a crew member on a hundred-thousand-ton ocean-going vessel, but later he fell ill and settled down in this little town, making a living by collecting rent; Uncle Liu, have you taken care of the thing I asked you to do? Song Jian stood on the second floor and called out to the courtyard loudly; The middle-aged man looked up at Song Jian, waved his hand, and said, In a minute, in a minute I will come to your room to talk about it, havent you seen I have guests right now, wait a bit~ Song Jian cracked a slight smile, closed the window, and turned back to his room to wait patiently. About twenty minutes later, Song Jian heard Liu Zhiqiangs footsteps in the hallway. He opened the door and saw that Liu Zhiqiang had a very cautious expression. He looked around, entered the room, and promptly locked the door behind him, gesturing to Song Jian; Young man, Ive found out the information you wanted. This afternoon, theres a cargo ship heading to the Philippines that can take you along. But as you know, smuggling isnt cheap. Did you bring enough cash? Liu Zhiqiang whispered to Song Jian; Dont worry about that; you wont be shortchanged, Song Jian said with a laugh. As long as I can get out quickly, money is not an issue! Alright! Liu Zhiqiang struck his thigh and said, The fare is fifty thousand, plus a ten percent handling fee. Any problems with that? Fifty thousand? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. Although not a local, after living in the city for seven or eight years and having some understanding of the prices for these human cargo businesses, he knew that a price of fifty thousand was quite outrageous; Fifty thousand is for a private room. If youre willing to squeeze into a cargo hold with dozens of people, twenty thousand is enough. Its your call! Seeing Song Jians narrowed eyes, an involuntary chill ran down Liu Zhiqiangs spine. He seemed to think of something, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as he hurriedly spoke. The higher the price, the more he would earn in handling fees, so naturally, he wanted to make more money. But seeing Song Jians expression, Liu Zhiqiang felt inexplicably afraid and quickly changed his offer. Fine, fifty thousand then! Just dont cheat me, Song Jian suddenly revealed a smile, turned around, and took out sixty thousand yuan from a carry bag, handing it to Liu Zhiqiang. Relief washed over Liu Zhiqiang upon seeing Song Jians smile. Looking at the unopened stacks of cash in his hand, he beamed, Ill get you your change~ No need for that. Consider the extra as a running errand fee for you, Uncle Liu, Song Jian said with a smile; For ordinary people, its customary to not show off wealth while away from home. Someone like Song Jian, flashing cash around, seemed as if he was afraid others wouldnt know he was carrying a lot of cash. But with Song Jians current strength, he didnt care about these things at all. Just a moment ago, with a single glance, he had Liu Zhiqiang nearly prostrate in fear. Unless someone had a death wish, they wouldnt dare target him; Chapter 846 - 847: Board the Ship_1 Chapter 846: Chapter 847: Board the Ship_1 Song Jians generosity delighted Liu Zhiqiang. The extra ten thousand yuan was clearly his commission, equivalent to the fee he normally received for facilitating five or six people. If it had been an ordinary person showing such wealth, Liu Zhiqiang would probably have had dishonest intentions, but recalling Song Jians gaze, Liu Zhiqiangs heart shook, and all ill thoughts dissipated. He gave Song Jian repeated assurances and agreed on a time to leave in the afternoon before turning and walking out of the room. There are too many ruthless people around these days, all seeming like murderers with their sharp eyes. Damn it, maybe I should also go into hiding for a couple of days As Liu Zhiqiang walked slowly, he frowned and muttered to himself. Just after five in the afternoon, Song Jian carried a handbag and left the courtyard with Liu Zhiqiang, who drove an old van that was falling apart toward a desolate beach. This beach had not yet been included in the governments development plans, and even during the day, it was desolate. Now, as evening approached, not a soul could be seen, save for a solitary small boat drifting on the sea; There it is, boss. Take your stuff and get ready to board! Liu Zhiqiang said with a beaming smile; ... Song Jian nodded. He could feel that the small boat, which looked like an old fishing vessel, already had seven or eight people on it. It was only after boarding that Song Jian discovered the cabin was filled with others dressed just like him; Captain Fish, this is my relative. Please take extra care of him~ Liu Zhiqiang handed over a cigarette, smiling at a middle-aged man squatting at the bow of the boat; Right, as if every person you bring isnt your relative? Dont worry, they are all familiar with the ways here and wont break any rules! The man known as Captain Fish glanced at Song Jian and took the cigarette, saying; This one is different~ Liu Zhiqiang said with an ingratiating smile on his face; Alright, alright, you are always the slowest. Everyone is here, time to set sail, Ghost Head Qiang, see you later! Captain Fish clipped the cigarette behind his ear, waved at Liu Zhiqiang, and signaled his crew to start the boat; As the boats motor started and they gradually moved away, Liu Zhiqiang finally relaxed and turned towards his van; Being with Song Jian, Liu Zhiqiang felt uneasy all over and instinctively wanted to stay away from him. Only when Song Jian had boarded and left did Liu Zhiqiang start to feel slightly better; Song Jian sat in the cabin with a slight frown. A strong stench of fish and decay filled his nostrils. Looking around, he saw that the others planning to leave secretly had extremely uncomfortable expressions on their faces as well. Bear with it for now. This area is shallow, and big ships cant cross here. Once were at sea, youll be transferred to a bigger ship, Captain Fish walked into the cabin, took a deep breath almost as if enjoying it, and smiled; Soon, the group approached a large vessel. A soft ladder was lowered from the big ship, and a crew looked over the side, watching the smaller boat with an air of amusement; How are we supposed to climb up that? Its too difficult, what if someone falls into the water? a bespectacled fat man exclaimed in astonishment as he stared at the towering cruise ship; If you dont want to use the soft ladder, theres a cargo net beside it. You can ask the crew above to pull you up. Although this method is safe and comfortable, youll need to pay a service fee, Captain Fish looked the fat man up and down and said, Over a hundred pounds means double the fee! How, how much? the fat man asked, his complexion turning ugly. Not much, just six thousand. For you though, twelve thousand, Captain Fish laughed; What, thats outright extortion! the fat man blurted out in alarm. You can also choose the rope ladder; no one is forcing you! the chief fisherman said with a darkened expression. But Im only stopping here for half an hour. If you cant get on the ship by then, Ill throw you into the sea to feed the sharks! The fat man shuddered all over and hesitated for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and nodding. By now, some people had already started climbing the rope ladder toward the ships deck; Song Jian saw a teenager about seventeen or eighteen, agile in his movements, grabbing the rope ladder and scurrying up. In no time, he reached the deck. The rest, who had never encountered a rope ladder before, swayed and wobbled, some even let out sharp screams; The sailors gathered on the deck burst into laughter at the sight of these people clumsily climbing the rope ladder; The fat man at that moment sat in a basket, slowly being pulled up. A few sailors hauled the fat man onto the ship, their faces ugly with displeasure, slowly closing in to demand money; Hey, brother, why arent you going up? the chief fisherman, upon seeing Song Jian with a carry-on suitcase, frowned and asked. Ill wait until theyre all up; theres still plenty of time, isnt there? Song Jian said with a faint smile, making it clear he was not in the habit of making a spectacle of himself for others; The chief fishermans brow furrowed slightly, sizing up Song Jian from head to toe, he snorted coldly and said no more; Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Half an hour later, a ships horn sounded from the large vessel, and the chief fisherman started the motorboat. By now, three people were still on the rope ladder, slowly climbing upwards; Hurry up and get on, Im leaving. If you cant get on board, youll have to pay again next time, said the chief fisherman to Song Jian. Song Jian stood up, lightly stepped on the side of the boat, and soared towards the deck of the large ship like a large bird; What the heck! The chief fishermans eyes nearly popped out in disbelief. He couldnt fathom how a person could jump so high. With a height of fifteen to sixteen meters, almost equivalent to a buildings, to jump that high from a standing position, is this even a human! The sailors on the deck were also startle, their mocking laughter cutting off abruptly, all wearing expressions of disbelief as they looked at Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jian noticed that the teenager who had climbed the rope ladder swiftly didnt show a hint of surprise; instead, his face was playful as he stared at Song Jian, a faint, indiscernible smile tracing the corners of his mouth; Once everyone had boarded, the large vessel began to move slowly. It was a freighter, its deck stacked with many containers. Song Jian knew that inside one of those containers were all the people who had left secretly. Song Jian was taken to a cabin. The room wasnt big, just a few square meters. After squeezing in a single bed, it was difficult to fit anything else. But compared to dozens of people crammed in one container, this environment was undoubtedly much better; The trip to the Philippines would take about eight hours. Just as Song Jian was preparing to lie down and rest, he heard footsteps approaching from afar, stopping at his cabin door; Thump thump thump~ Knocks on the door followed by a teenager pushing open the half-closed door and walking in, looking at Song Jian with a smiling face; Chapter 847 - 848: Player Conference_1 Chapter 847: Chapter 848: Player Conference_1 The cabins on this cargo ship couldnt be locked from the inside. Seeing the youth push the door open, Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as he turned to stare at him. Player? the youth asked with a smile. You are one too, right? Song Jian sized up the youth and said. In the real world, it was not as easy to distinguish a player from an NPC as it was in the game; no names and attributes appeared above their heads. Everything had to be judged by oneself. Song Jians ostentatious leap from the fishing boat to the cargo ship was partly to show off his muscles, to avoid unnecessary trouble, and partly to see if there were any game players aboard the ship. When he stepped onto the deck, almost everyone had an incredulous, shocked expression. Only this youth showed no great surprise. At that moment, Song Jian took notethe youth must have witnessed similar powers before, making it highly likely that he was a game player. ... Song Jian was on his own, clueless about what to do next; he only wanted to avoid the scrutiny of the authorities and pursue what was called freedom. Hao Dong, a Level 33 Spirit Swordsman, my goal this time is to go to the Philippines to attend the players gathering. Your aim must be the same as mine, right? Hao Dong looked at Song Jian with a smile and said. Players gathering? Song Jian was taken aback, gave Hao Dong a look, and slowly shook his head, My player identity has been exposed. The place I was staying at isnt safe anymore, so I need to lay low for a couple of days! Hao Dongs heart skipped a beat at Song Jians words, and he took a step back, eyeing Song Jian warily, Did you break the law? No, what are you talking about? Song Jian was somewhat bewildered. Then why are you running? Hao Dong rolled his eyes and said, Its normal for a players identity to be discovered. If you want to join the authorities, you can get an extra subsidy. If not, they dont force you to do anything. Just dont stir up trouble, thats all! But Ive already seen the officials capturing players with my own eyes! Song Jian said with a slight frown Then that guy must have done something illegal. Hao Dong stated confidently, Otherwise, the authorities wouldnt capture him. Some people get abilities from the game and start thinking they are supermen, doing whatever they want, lawlessly. Ive heard some players even use their powers to kill people in the real world. Those guys are a blight, and if I ran into them, I wouldnt be lenient! And where did you get this information from? Song Jian asked. What, the authorities found out about you and didnt send you the notice to players? It explains everything in detail, Hao Dong asked. Song Jian was taken aback. Since he had discovered that officials were capturing players, he had left his rented room and didnt stay long in the villa he had bought before he hurriedly found a way to leave. Even if there were any notices to players, he probably wouldnt be able to receive them. Alright, alright, dont worry. Seeing how strong you are, I thought you were an old hand at this. I didnt realize youre a newbie, Hao Dong sighed, When you jumped up from that fishing boat just now, you must have used a skill. I thought your physical strength was really that formidable. Hao Dong walked into the room, shut the door, and plopped down on the bed, complaining, Fifty thousand bucks just for such a shabby place to stay. What a rip-off, more expensive than a five-star hotel. Song Jian glanced at Hao Dong. He hadnt heard of the Spirit Swordsman class before, but by intuition, it was at least a rare class. However, even against a Level 33 player like Hao Dong, with Song Jians strength and without any equipment attribute bonuses, killing him would just take a blink of an eye, especially since his Sky-breaking Sword could be taken out of the game. Whats this player gathering you mentioned? Song Jian asked. Its a meeting organized by gamers in Southeast Asia, to exchange information and equipment, and Ive heard they want to set up the largest player organization in Asia to unify all players so they can help each other out in the game, Hao Dong explained. Right, which game area are you in? asked Song Jian. Yinfeng City, a city abandoned for who knows how many years, filled with ghostly and undead monsters. Im sick of grinding them every day! Hao Dong glanced at Song Jian and asked, How about you? Where are you? Doomsday City, filled with zombies, Song Jian laughed. Hey, pretty much the same. Both of us are not so lucky, Hao Dong sighed, Ive heard that some people are born in a human main city, very safe, and they dont even need to grind monsters to level up every day. They just find a job in the city like going to work and can earn Experience Points! Song Jian smiled faintly. He knew what Hao Dong was referring to: those places like the City of Sin and City of Hymns. Although they were safe, they werent as comfortable as Hao Dong described. When players were born, they were very weak. Even if they found a job, they would be exploited by NPCs, and nearby monsters were mostly cleared out by the city guards, making leveling by killing impossible. These players generally had to perform tasks and find jobs in the city, patiently waiting until around level ten before leaving to level up by killing monsters. Although it was much safer than for those born in abandoned cities, the speed at which they could increase their strength was slow. If they couldnt join a significant power by then, it would be ten times more difficult for an individual to progress than for the players in Doomsday City. After chatting for over an hour, Hao Dong invited Song Jian to attend the gathering. Any person with a player identity could join, and after thinking it over, Song Jian nodded in agreement. Hao Dong had also been hoping to find someone to accompany him to the gathering and let out a sigh of relief upon seeing Song Jian agree, preparing to take his leave. Just then, a dull thud resonated near them, and the entire cargo ship jolted. Song Jians face changed color; the vessel had been steady during the voyage and barely shook, and given it was loaded with cargo, an impact that could make it sway like that would have to be over three hundred tons. Be careful, something might have happened, Hao Dong said tensely, such a massive impact might be more than the cargo ship could withstand. For all they knew, at the point of collision, a crack might have already formed. If something were to happen to the ship, even though both of them were players, the idea of crossing the ocean on their own was completely unthinkable. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 848 - 849 Monster_1 Chapter 848: Chapter 849 Monster_1 Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian and Hao Dong reached the deck together, and by that time it was already 2 a.m. The surroundings were dim, and even with two searchlights, it wasnt possible to fully illuminate the vicinity; It looks like the ship should be fine. Hao Dong glanced around, observing that the crew didnt have expressions of panic, he breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that if something had gone wrong with the ship, none of them would have been able to escape; Could it be that weve hit a reef? Hao Dong speculated. This is the deep sea, how could we possibly hit a reef? Song Jian sighed. He had sensed from the moment he stepped onto the deck that around the freighter, there was a creature over ten meters long circling the vessel incessantly, only that it was lurking in the sea and no one had discovered it. Sharks cant be that large, could it be a whale? How could there be whales in these waters? Song Jian frowned; This wasnt a game where the stronger a monster was, the larger its size was. Song Jian had seen monsters ten, twenty, even hundreds of meters long, but this was the real world, and such gigantic creatures were improbable; ... Just then, Song Jian suddenly sensed that the marine creature over ten meters long beneath the sea began to accelerate towards the freighter, seemingly aiming to strike the ship once more. Hold tight! Song Jian shouted loudly while gripping a handrail beside him tightly; Before the others could grasp what was happening, there came a dull thump from the left side of the cargo ship; Boom~ The entire ship tilted slightly to the right and then swayed back again. A sailor standing on the edge of the deck cried out in alarm and toppled over the side, falling into the water; Oh, damn it, the rope, Hongzi has fallen down another sailor yelled nearby; Just then, Song Jian sensed that the enormous marine creature beneath the ship swiftly passed under and headed towards the sailor who had fallen into the sea, floundering and trying to grab onto a rope that had just been cast down. Seeing Hongzi grasping the rope, the deckhands all exhaled in relief; as long as the distance wasnt too far, and they had a rope, these seafarers who dealt with the ocean year-round could quickly climb up with its help. Damn it, what on earth is it, and why is it attacking us! a sailor said through clenched teeth. Get the spearfishing gun, go get the spearfishing gun. Im going to give that thing a taste of a big shot! The bottom of the ship is already deformed, if it keeps ramming like this, were all done for! While they were speaking, Hongzi had already grabbed the rope and was pulling up half his body. His muscular arms tightly grasped the rope, climbing upwards. At that moment, a large dark shadow appeared beneath him, a gigantic shark suddenly leaped out of the water and swallowed him whole, leaving only his two arms still tightly clutching the rope, drifting near the bottom of the ship; A shark, how could it be a shark, why would there be such a big shark? a sailor saw the entire process of the shark swallowing and started talking to himself with a pale face; Song Jians expression was dark. When the shark leaped out of the water, he had shockingly noticed a row of eerie characters appear on the sharks head; Deep Sea Fury Shark, Elite Quality, Level 35, Vitality Points: 5000/5000 This was the kind of information that would only appear above monsters in the game, but this is the real world, how could there possibly be monsters from the game? Did, did you see that monster just now? Hao Dongs face turned pale; even in the game, he couldnt handle such a monster alone. If it were just an ordinary creature from the real world, Hao Dong wouldnt be worried, but if it were a level 35 elite BOSS from the game, with his power, hed likely have no chance to deal with it alone; However, he did have a companion by his side. Although he didnt know the extent of their strength, if the two of them joined forces, there was a good chance of killing this level 35 elite BOSS. Song Jian nodded and said, A monster from the game! Damn it, that rumor is actually true! Hao Dongs face turned ugly as he spoke through gritted teeth. Rumor? What rumor? Song Jian raised his eyebrows, unable to help asking; You wouldnt be someone who spends all day in the game and rarely returns to the real world, would you? How can you be so out of touch? Although that rumor sounds unbelievable, its still common knowledge, just that no one has really looked into it! Hao Dong looked at Song Jian with some surprise, feeling as if Song Jian was a novice who had just started playing; What exactly is the rumor! Song Jians expression darkened as he stared at Hao Dong. Hao Dong suddenly felt as if he had been cornered by a ferocious beast, a chilling sensation creeping up on him. It was then that he realized the gravity of his mistake; If humans can enter that damned game, why cant other creatures from the real world, including tigers, lions, and other wild beasts, enter the game world? Hao Dongs face turned deathly pale as he said in a low voice, If we humans enter the game and become game players, the Chosen, then what would other animals from the real world become when they enter the game? Monsters in the game! Song Jians heart sank as he spoke softly; Correct. Just like us, there will be many who cannot adapt to the game and get killed by the monsters in the game. The survival rate for those other creatures entering the game would be even lower, but, but Hao Dongs face showed a hint of fear. But some will survive, and not only survive, but thrive and perhaps even level up and evolve in the game, becoming existences like BOSSes! said Song Jian; So, there really are such beings! Hao Dong collapsed onto the ground. The real world had always been a safe haven for gamers. After waging battles in the game for too long, one would crave a period of tranquility and peace. If monsters from the game started appearing in the real world, could it still be called a safe haven? What difference would there be between the real world and the game world then? Rest assured, even if such monsters exist in the real world, their numbers wont be many, not like in the game, Song Jian consoled; Just then, Song Jian saw a burly sailor, with the cooperation of a few companions, swiftly assembling a crossbow. This weapon was more than a meter long, and the bolts themselves were as thick as a babys arm and more than a meter long; With the cooperation of three people, the crossbow slowly stretched, like a beast gradually opening its massive jaws, exposing its sharp fangs. When the bowstring was pulled to the maximum, the strong sailor held the crossbow with both hands, placed the bolt on it, and then stared intently at the sea surface, waiting for the monster to reappear; Chapter 849 - 850 Can’t Kill_1 Chapter 849: Chapter 850 Cant Kill_1 Right side, right side, its swimming over here! a sailor shouted, pointing at the sea. The sailor holding the harpoon gun, hefting the weapon that weighed over a hundred kilograms, ran to the right side of the cargo ship and placed the harpoon gun on the rail, aiming at the massive shadow beneath the ship and pulled the trigger; Boom~ With a muffled sound, the harpoon shot out toward the huge shadow beneath the water; Plop~ It was clearly visible that the harpoon hit the enormous creature under the water. The sailors cheered, as it seemed almost impossible to miss such a massive target; ... Be careful, the monster is injured, keep loading harpoons, everyone hold on tight, a wounded beast is the most ferocious, the sailor with the harpoon gun shouted loudly, knowing that with such a large body, it would be unlikely to hit a vital spot with just one arrow; Several people hurried over to help him reload, and everyone was confident they could drive away or even kill the creature; This giant harpoon gun was a private possession of the cargo ships captain. Usually, it was used for whaling, but it could only kill small whales three to five meters long; they had never hunted a marine creature more than ten meters long like they encountered today; At that moment, a middle-aged man wearing a crumpled suit, with a full beard and a fierce look on his face, walked out from the cabin. Seeing the strong man aiming the loaded harpoon gun at the sea, his eyes sparkled with excitement; Bazi, what is that thing in the water? the middle-aged man bellowed; Captain, its a shark, a shark over ten meters long! Bazi shouted back without turning his head. A shark over ten meters long? the captain with the fierce look was stunned and then started cursing, Bazi, have you been drinking again? What shark grows to over ten meters? Captain, it really is a shark, we saw it with our own eyes, it leaped out of the water and swallowed Hongzi whole! a crew member said softly. Yeah, yeah, Captain, we all saw it! a few others chimed in; The captains face darkened as he quickly walked to Bazis side and looked down into the water. When he saw the dark shadow under the water, he couldnt help but gasp; Damn it, how could there be such a big shark, have I gone back to the Jurassic Period? the captain muttered under his breath. Ive already hit it with one arrow, straight on target. It should be injured by now. If I shoot it a few more times, I should be able to scare it away! Bazi spoke softly; Is there a chance to kill it? This thing might fetch a good price! the captains eyes gleamed with greed. Captain, I think we should consider ourselves lucky if we can drive it away, Bazi said helplessly, as he triggered the harpoon gun again; Boom~ Another dull sound. The harpoon was fired, hitting the dark shadow underwater. Two harpoons, even a whale should be injured and flee, but the shadow under the water seemed to be enraged instead of retreating, still looming around the cargo ship, showing no sign of leaving; With a puzzled look, Bazi stared at the surface of the water, feeling that something was not quite right. Damn it, keep attacking, what are you dazing out for! The captain, seeing Bazis expression, slapped him on the shoulder and shouted loudly; Why do I feel like somethings off, like theres something I missed! Bazi murmured quietly. Is this the time to think about such nonsense, continue the attack, kill it, kill that monster! the captain yelled. Boom~ Once again, the giant shark beneath the ship charged towards the freighter, and Song Jian could even hear the grating sound of the steel hull twisting underwater; Do you think they can kill that monster? Song Jian shrugged and asked. How could they? Hao Dong exclaimed in surprise: Their current attacks are at best equivalent to those of rookie players, and without any enhancements at that. This is a level 35 elite boss; their attacks cant even break through the bosss defense. At most, they can force some health to drop, but with their current attack speed, they cant even keep up with the bosss health regeneration! Then why arent you taking action? Do you really want to swim to the Philippines on your own? Song Jian glared at Hao Dong and said; Just then, Bazi suddenly started screaming in horror: I, I know whats wrong now, blood, its the blood, this creature isnt bleeding at all, we, we cant hurt it! Crossbow bolts as thick as an infants arm, once they hit, even if the target was a giant whale, blood would have long stained the surrounding seawater red, but this shark, after being hit by two bolts, did not bleed a single drop. Demon, this is a demon, we simply cant kill it! Bazi seemed to have seen something terrifying and let the huge crossbow fall from his hands onto the deck. Watching Bazi stumble and rush towards the cabin, the captains face turned ugly; Damn it, how could we encounter such a monster! Just when everyone was at a loss, Hao Dong walked up to the captain and said, Ill take care of this monster, but besides refunding my ticket, youll have to upgrade my cabin as well. That single room is far too small; I can hardly stretch my legs in there! What, you can kill this monster? The captain was startled, then looked at Hao Dong with a face full of disbelief. Of course, as long as you agree to my terms! Hao Dong said; Just then, Song Jian coughed twice, and Hao Dong turned, pointing at Song Jian and said, Two people, refund both our tickets, and then arrange a new room for us! No problem, as long as you can kill this monster, Ill even give up the captains quarters to you! The captain glanced at the giant shark charging again at the freighter and said urgently: But you need to act fast. My precious ship might not last much longer; once theres a leak at the bottom, Im afraid well have to swim to the Philippines! Alright, leave it to me. Hao Dong picked up the huge crossbow from the ground, weighing it, and muttered to himself: This has at most the power of a level 5 or 6 common weapon. With that, Hao Dong actually pulled the bowstring of the huge crossbow by himself and mounted a crossbow bolt on it, a sight that left all the sailors dumbfounded and ghost-faced; No one had been able to draw that massive crossbow by themselves; it required the combined effort of two or three people just to draw it back, but afore them, this somewhat thin man effortlessly drew back the bowstring with the strength of a single arm. Hope ignited in the captains eyes as he stared intently at Hao Dong; Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 850 - 851 Small Island_1 Chapter 850: Chapter 851 Small Island_1 Hao Dong raised the whaling crossbow and aimed at the approaching monster shark, pulling the trigger; The triangular arrowhead of the crossbow bolt burst into dazzling light, like a light arrow shooting toward the giant shark; Sploosh~ A small spray of water splashed on the ocean surface. Then, the dark shadow rushing toward the cargo ship suddenly flailed violently and leapt straight out of the water, lunging towards Hao Dong; Damn it, only thirty-six points of damage? Even if the weapons rank is low, it shouldnt cause only this little damage! Hao Dong cursed as he saw the damage numbers floating above the sharks head; Seeing the leaping giant shark, Hao Dong disdainfully tossed aside the massive crossbow in his hand and raised his right hand high over his head as if gathering all his strength; ... Song Jian stood by, watching Hao Dong intently; it appeared he was executing a skill he had learned from the game, a skill that seemingly did not require a weapon to perform; Spirit Light Sword! With a light shout from Hao Dong, his raised right arm erupted in flames-like white brilliance, with myriad flames continuously flickering, making his right arm appear like a torch held high; Following Hao Dongs light shout, he chopped down fiercely with his right arm, and a blinding pillar of Spirit Light slashed toward the giant shark soaring through the air; The pillar of Spirit Light extended more than ten meters forward, brutally striking the giant shark, causing blood to splatter as a gash over three feet long appeared on the beasts body. Blood gushed out, turning the surrounding seawater red; Song Jian squinted, noticing an over eight hundred point critical damage number floating above the giant sharks head. Hao Dongs move must be an ace skill, and after using it, a trace of fatigue showed on his face; If I had my weapon, the damage could have been higher! Hao Dong glanced at Song Jian and said with a touch of reluctance, But from now on, its up to you. Without my equipment, I cant even exert half the power I have in the game! Alright, leave it to me, Song Jian replied with a smile, jumping onto the gunwale. He looked out at the sea, but his senses spread wide as mercury spilling to the ground, firmly locking onto the giant shark; Boom~ Another muffled sound came from the seafloor, and the cargo ship trembled violently. The thirty-five-level Elite BOSS seemed to have become even more frenzied after being injured; Song Jian realized that the BOSS, when ramming the cargo ship, would also take damage. Even in the game, a monster would absolutely not initiate an attack if it resulted in self-injury when targeting something; Could it be that theres something on this cargo ship that it must have? Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, the giant shark breached the water surface again, pouncing toward Hao Dong on the deck; The damage Hao Dong had inflicted was not minor, and at this point, its hatred was firmly fixed on Hao Dong. Seeing the giant shark lunging at him, Hao Dong showed a hint of fear on his face. His body instinctively wanted to retreat, but seeing Song Jian standing firmly on the gunwale, Hao Dong gritted his teeth and stood his ground; Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth, and he extended his palm. A purple-red light blossomed in the center of his hand; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision! In an instant, more than a dozen long swords emitting spirit light illusions appeared around Song Jians body. With a gentle forward swing from Song Jian, these Spirit Swords all stabbed towards the Sea Shark monster; Boom Boom Boom~ After a series of violent explosions, the body of this Level 35 Elite Level BOSS viciously crashed into the sea, slowly sinking towards the ocean floor; Song Jian saw a wisp of transparent flame slowly rising from the body of the monster, unaffected by the sea, as if the transparent flame and the water were in two separate dimensions, not influencing each other, only overlapping in Song Jians line of sight. Real, really fake? Instant, instant kill? Hao Dong stared dumbfounded, his face full of shock. Unlike the other crew members who just felt Song Jian was incredible, Hao Dong knew how formidable one had to be to instantly kill a Level 35 Elite BOSS in the real world; Song Jian glanced at the item floating on the sea surface, emitting a blue light, and shook his head slightly. He said to Hao Dong, That equipment is for you! Hao Dong was stunned for a moment, then a look of surprise appeared on his face. Thank you, thank you, big brother! This was equipment dropped by a Level 35 Elite BOSS, perfectly suited for his usenot to mention, if he sold it, it could probably fetch tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins; Moreover, most importantly, this equipment had dropped in the real world, naturally possessing the attribute to be taken out of the game, which made it even more valuable; Since players dont get attribute points from leveling up, equipment is very important for enhancing a players strength. Owning this Level 30 and above blue equipment in the real world could, at the very least, double Hao Dongs strength; Hey, a blue-quality Double-handed Sword, just what I needed! Hao Dong jumped directly into the sea and picked up the blue-quality spoils of war; The other crew members could see the long sword, but they couldnt see the quality of light it emitted. Seeing Hao Dong picking up a Double-handed Sword from the sea, the ordinary crew members were very curious and puzzled, but not one dared to approach and ask. Checking the attributes, Hao Dong laughed heartily. This Level 35 Double-handed Sword, requiring Level 30 to equip, somehow had better attributes than his weapon in the game. The cargo ship had been hit several times by the Deep Sea Shark, and although it didnt break apart, the bottom of the ship was severely deformed and couldnt continue sailing. It could only manage to reach a small island, where it had to stop temporarily for repairs; This small island wasnt large, measuring just over a square kilometer, near the Dongsha Islands, and wasnt even marked on the map. Yet, Song Jian saw that on a rudimentary dock on the island, there were over a dozen sea vessels of various sizes moored. Some of the boats were as small as three to five meters, while others were even larger than the cargo ship Song Jian was on, including both cargo and fishing boats. What is this place, why are there so many boats? Hao Dong exclaimed in surprise; Well stay here for a couple of days, wait till we fix the ship before we leave, it wont delay you guys too much! The Captain, with his fierce-looking face, said with a trace of ingratiating smile, This place is a playground for the crew, theres everything on the island. If you two feel bored, you can go up and have a look. Just mention my name, Sea Wolf, and no one will dare to give you trouble up there. During the docking period, the people on the ship werent allowed to leave the ship, not even the crew. But, it seemed from what the Captain said, that he wanted Song Jian and his companion to go up and take a look. Even the crew members listening by the side, upon hearing that they could go on the island, showed excited expressions on their faces. Chapter 851 - 852: The Underling _1 Chapter 851: Chapter 852: The Underling _1 Hao Dongs face showed a hint of contempt as he listened to the captain describe the fun spots on the island. Hmph, whats so fun about this place? Its just some stuff not allowed by law. If I wanted to gamble, wouldnt I go to Macau or Las Vegas? And if I wanted to play with women Hao Dong suddenly paused, glanced at Song Jian, and forcefully swallowed the rest of his words before continuing, Its boring. Just fix the ship quickly, so it doesnt delay our business. Dont worry, dont worry, I wont delay a thing. Just a minor repair, and itll be good as new. This ships quality is absolutely reliable! the captain assured, pounding his chest, but as he glanced at the island, a hesitant expression flickered across his face. What, is there something else different about this island? Song Jian glanced at the captain and asked with a smile. There is, indeed! Not only is there a human combat arena, but theres also a beast-fighting pit where people battle wild animals! said the captain excitedly: Moreover, theres the largest black market transaction in the world here. Whatever you want, you can buy it here! Whatever you want, you can buy? Isnt that a bit of an exaggeration? laughed Hao Dong: So if I wanted to buy a potion of immortality, could I also find it here? ... As long as you can afford the price, even something as outlandish as immortality can be achieved here! the captain said with absolute certainty; Oh, in that case, this black market is something Im really interested in seeing, Song Jian chuckled; Haha, no problem. Ill have someone take you to the island right away. When you get there, just say that Sea Wolf referred you, and you can skip the entrance fee! the captain laughed heartily; Soon, two sailors pulled over a lifeboat, and after several people boarded, it was slowly lowered into the sea. The motor roared to life, and the lifeboat putt-putt-putted towards the small island; This island doesnt look very big. That captain made it sound like some metropolis! Hao Dong looked at the few ramshackle wooden houses on the small island and couldnt help but comment; Youre wrong there, said a sailor steering the boat: Those houses above are just for show. The real interesting places are all below. Below? Undersea? Hao Dong said, astonished. Not the seafloor, the sailor shook his head: Dont be fooled by the small size of this island. Below sea level, it gets bigger the deeper you go. The entire island, in fact, has been hollowed out. The space below is several times the size of what we see! Who on earth would undertake such a massive project? Hao Dong exclaimed. The idea of hollowing out an entire small island, ignoring the extensive manpower and resources, seemed unbelievable to him; he thought only a madman would consider such a venture. Who knows? But inside there, its quite fascinating. Some people call this place a sailors playground, but in reality, most of those who come here arent real sailors, the sailor beside explained; When was this place built? It must have taken at least a few years, if not decades, Song Jian said with a chuckle; Humph, with the amount of work involved, Id believe you if you said two or three decades! Hao Dong snorted; Its strange to say, but this sailors playground seems to have only appeared a few months ago. Ive never heard of it before that, and its nowhere near any known sea route. Few people ever come here, the sailor explained. Both Song Jian and Hao Dong were visibly shocked and exchanged glances. The time in the game world and the real world was slowly changing. Previously, an hour in the real world was equivalent to several months in game time, but now, slowly, the gap between game time and real-world time was closing; If it was indeed a matter of a few months, itd align precisely with the emergence of the game; Looks like we really need to check this place out, Song Jian said with a smile, glancing at Hao Dong; Hao Dong nodded solemnly; They quickly reached the dock near the shore in the lifeboat, and once ashore, a few sailors courteously led Song Jian and Hao Dong to a dilapidated wooden house; A few brawny men covered in tattoos were sitting together playing poker. Seeing the group enter, they didnt bother looking up, except for one man who glanced over while the others didnt even bother to lift their heads; Hey, Sea Wolfs men, you guys rarely come here. Whats up today, you guys got paid? the man who looked up eyed the newcomers and joked; Hey, dont even mention it. Encountered a monster at sea, a huge Shark over ten meters long damaged the ship, so we came to fix it. One of the sailors seemed to know him as well and quickly explained with a smile plastered on his face: Weve got two distinguished guests on board, and the boss had us bring them here to see the world! Since when has Sea Wolf gotten into the business of pimping? Another brawny man who had been looking down suddenly spoke up, lifting his head and staring at the group with a hint of menace in his eyes; S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing him, the sailors faces changed, and a look of fear appeared. Song Jian looked over to see the burly man wearing an eyepatch on his right eye and sporting two scars on his left cheek like those from a wild beasts claws, making him appear fierce; Water Ghost, the issue between you and our boss was already settled, werent it? one of the sailors spoke sternly, Youre not looking for trouble with us common crew members now, are you? He emphatically increased his tone on the words common crew member; Heh heh, of course. The matter between Sea Wolf and me would not involve you all Water Ghosts face twisted into a ferocious smile as he continued: I just want to ask about this monster encounter of yours. A Shark over ten meters long, do you think youre still living in the Jurassic Period? What kind of Shark did you come across, a Megalodon? Youre really lucky. Why dont you say you met Godzilla? Water Ghost, theres no need to lie to you. The corpse of that monster isnt too far from here. If you go now, you can still find it at the bottom of the sea, 1500 meters down. At the very least, you can surely see some remains, said a sailor with a stern face. The sailor was clever enough not to reveal that the monster was killed by Song Jian and Hao Dong, nor did he mention their names, which added credibility to his story. After that, he no longer paid attention to the brawny man called Water Ghost and led the others towards the backyard of the wooden house; Water Ghost watched their retreating figures, an aggressive look in his eyes, and glanced at the others, asking: A Shark over ten meters long, do you believe it? Chapter 852 - 853: Abyss Player_1 Chapter 852: Chapter 853: Abyss Player_1 The brawny men playing poker all showed a mocking expression when Water Ghost mentioned the shark over ten meters long, clearly incredulous that there could be such a shark in these waters; All these men had been sailors before, with at least a decade of experience each. They had heard every ocean legend there was, but most were just tall tales among sailors, none of them true. Yet Water Ghost appeared contemplative, gazing toward the backyard where a few had entered. After a while, he threw his cards onto the table and said, Im going to have a look! Without further ado, Water Ghost headed for the backyard. Whats gotten into Water Ghost? Hasnt the feud between him and Sea Wolf been resolved? asked one of the brawny men, puzzled, as he watched Water Ghost walk away. Resolve a familys grudge just like that? Impossible! Another burly man picked up the cards to reshuffle and deal to the players. ... But wasnt it said that the Jazz had mediated between them? someone lamented while glancing at their hand, then threw their cards down on the table in annoyance. Of course, thats certain. As long as Jazz is around, I believe their issues are settled, but dont forget, Jazz is already over seventy. Tell me, what will Water Ghost do when Jazz one day passes away? The dealer slowly fondled the cards in his hands, a hint of excitement on his face. Gun down Sea Wolf at his home? shrugged one of the brawny men, unconcernedly. Thats why I have no plans to marry! said another, laying down his cards gently, Three hundred, anybody want to call? First, youd have to find a girl who would even look at you. Ill call with five hundred! laughed the one who began dealing, as he threw a few bills onto the table; Song Jian and Hao Dong followed a few sailors to the backyard, a barren space with only a few apartment blocks lined up. One of the sailors excitedly took out a card, swiped it at the entrance of the first building, and the large door to the apartment opened for them to enter; For just ten thousand yuan, you can get a card like this, but this lowest-level White Card only lets you go down to the third floor. There are also Green Cards, Blue Cards, and Silver Cards that go deeper, and its said the further down you go, the more fun there is. As for the immortal substance youre talking about, I bet youd have to go where the Silver Card goes to even have a chance to buy it! the sailor said with a grin; Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So youre saying, you actually arent sure whats really down here? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked; Some things, weve truly never seen with our own eyes, but you cant doubt their existence. Trust me, once youre in here, you can have everything! the sailor said seriously; Taking the elevator, they went all the way down to the third underground level. Before the elevator fully stopped, Song Jian heard the noisy tumult coming through the elevator gap, and noticed the sailors already eager and restless. When the door finally opened, the sailors waved to Song Jian and Hao Dong before rushing out; Song Jian and Hao Dong stepped out of the elevator somewhat baffled. The scene before them was identical to a nightclub in a typical big citywith the DJs loud music, the air thick with the scent of perfume and alcohol, dim laser lights flickering on bustling figures, and a few shabbily dressed girls wildly writhing on stage. So we paid fifty thousand yuan to take a smuggling boat here, just to end up at a nightclub? Hao Dong said, his face an expression of disbelief. Dont say it like that, didnt the captain give you the fifty thousand yuan? Song Jian glanced at Hao Dong as he spoke; Just then, a young man in a suit slowly approached and shouted loudly, Is this your first time here? Do you need a guide? Oh, how do you charge? Song Jian looked at the young man and smiled as he asked; Very cheap, just a thousand yuan for one day! the youth shouted, holding up one finger; Damn Hao Dong was immediately angered, feeling as if the other party was trying to extort them. Song Jian raised his hand to stop Hao Dong from getting angry and nodded, Okay, a thousand! Whats your name? Hey, my name is Zhao Guoming, but you can call me Mingzi. Song Jian had already noticed that this third level underground wasnt just the nightclub-like place before his eyes. Outside, it was almost like a small town, and he even spotted many people who seemed to be game players, wandering around the town; Lets go, lets take a walk outside, its too noisy here, Song Jian said; Zhao Guoming nodded and was about to lead the two men outside when he suddenly paused. In the midst of the noisy music, where even he had to shout to make himself heard, the man before him seemed to be speaking normally, but his voice came through to Zhao Guomings ears crystal clear; Gentlemen, this way, please! Zhao Guoming immediately became much more respectful, leading Song Jian and Hao Dong outside; After passing through another corridor, they stepped onto the streets outside. Zhao Guoming took a deep breath, and his entire being relaxed; To tell the truth, Im not really used to places like that, Zhao Guoming said, touching his nose with a slightly embarrassed expression; Song Jian and Hao Dong paid him no mind and started looking around. The streets here were narrow, but the shops on both sides were almost as good as those in the big cities, probably because of the limited land area. After all, they were only on the third level underground, which was only about a third larger in area than the island above; Noble guests, may I ask why you are here? Zhao Guoming asked respectfully, Are you in search of power, here for trade, or simply to relax and have fun? Oh? Are there so many considerations here? Song Jian asked with a smile, unable to help but glance at a young girl passing by him; She was a girl with Eastern European heritage, her chestnut-red hair like a flaming fire, dancing with her movements, and her figure was outstanding, catching the eye. Hey, BABY! The beautiful girl, noticing Song Jians gaze, wasnt bothered; instead, she blew him a kiss and passed by with a smile; Smoking hot! Hao Dong stared at the back of the girl, swallowing hard, his eyes almost following her as she walked away; Shes also a player, very strong! Song Jian slightly turned his head and whispered into Hao Dongs ear, audible only to the two of them. Song Jian sensed the aroma of the Abyss from this girl, she was a professional player of the Abyss! Chapter 853 - 854 Mage_1 Chapter 853: Chapter 854 Mage_1 Seeing the player emanating an Abyssal aura, Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. This player did not have the obvious characteristics of an Abyssal player, such as purplish-blue scales, sinister magic patterns, or the horns on their head. They looked just like ordinary humans, perhaps because they had a special disguise after entering the real world, or maybe because these features simply could not manifest in the real world. For the sake of your safety, I suggest you stay away from that beautiful lady, Zhao Guoming said with a tense face, There are many powerful people here, especially that lady called Enchantress; anyone who gets involved with her ends up in a bad situation. Song Jian smiled slightly and said to Zhao Guoming, Tell us about something interesting here. Were not here just for fun. Song Jian found that despite the number of entertainment facilities here, they still couldnt compare with a big city, at best they were on par with the entertainment level of a second or third-tier city. But there must be something special about this place to attract so many people; ... Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, esteemed guests, why dont we go check out the Magic Tower here? They do aptitude testingjust a small fee will allow us to test whether you have the ability to become Mages. If you do have the aptitude, you can learn those cool spells from the Magic Tower! Zhao Guoming said with a beaming smile; Magic Tower? Testing for magical aptitude? Hao Dong, his face full of surprise, whispered, Damn, theres no such place in the game, and yet it exists in the real world. Im starting to have trouble telling which is reality and which is the game! How do you know there isnt a Magic Tower in the game world? Song Jian glanced at Hao Dong, then nodded to Zhao Guoming to lead the way; In reality, there was a Magic Tower within the City of Hopes territory. When it was upgraded from a Level 6 Manor to a city, constructing a Magic Tower was a mandatory requirement. The Magic Tower of the City of Hope had already been upgraded to level 3, but the library of magic books within was not extensive, and the wizard presiding over the Magic Tower would perform magical aptitude testing for the children under twelve in the City of Hope for free every month. If they had the aptitude, they would be taken on as Magic Apprentices. However, for ordinary NPCs to become Mages was incredibly difficult, with apt candidates being one in a hundred thousand. Until now, the Magic Tower of the City of Hope only had three Magic Apprentices; The reason Song Jian wanted to visit the Magic Tower in Sailors Paradise was to understand what differences it had compared to the Magic Tower in the City of Hope; Soon, the three of them arrived at the very edge of the subterranean third-floor area, where Song Jian could even see the uncarved black rocky outer wall. Here, a stone tower that appeared to be only three stories high came into view. Isnt this a bit too shabby? Hao Dong frowned and said; Havent you heard the saying, dear guest, Its not the height of the mountain, but the dragon within that makes it magnificent? Zhao Guoming laughed; Shouldnt it be the presence of immortals makes the mountain famous? Hao Dong looked at Zhao Guoming with disdain and said; Its the same, all the same, hehe. Esteemed guests, would you like to give it a try? Zhao Guoming said; Lets go take a look, Song Jian glanced at the simple stone tower and could indeed feel a surge of magic pulsing within it. It seemed that this was indeed a Magic Tower, although the person who built it must not have been skilled in construction, otherwise it wouldnt look like this. Walking into the stone tower, Song Jian saw that the vast first floor contained only an office desk and a chair. A man dressed in a gray mages robe was lounging with his legs propped up on the desk, eyes closed in repose, a Magic Staff emitting a blue-quality glow casually placed on the table beside his legs; My lord, these two distinguished guests would like to test their magical aptitude! Zhao Guoming said with a fawning smile to the reclined man; Looking over at him, Song Jian saw that the man was only a level 25 mage class. For players, such a level was quite low, but in the eyes of ordinary people in the real world, a level 25 player in possession of magic was both mysterious and powerful. This was evident from Zhao Guomings attitude towards him, which was respectful but tinged with a hint of fear, as well as envy. Five thousand dollars each. Place your hand on that crystal ball, one by one. If the crystal ball lights up, it means you have magical aptitude. If not, then youre just a Muggle! The mage said lazily without even opening his eyes. Five thousand? And in dollars? Damn, do mage jobs earn money like this? If I had known, I wouldve chosen the mage class, Hao Dong muttered softly. Hmm? The reclined mage suddenly opened his eyes and looked over at them: Players? The mage asked tentatively, and seeing Song Jian and Hao Dong smiling amiably at him, the mage immediately understood and his expression soured: You two arent here to cause trouble, are you? Your classes are already fixed, so why come to test for magical aptitude? Were here for the first time and didnt know that this place isnt open to players! Song Jian said with a smile. After handing over a thousand dollars and sending Zhao Guoming away, he spoke to the mage: Perhaps you can tell us what exactly is going on here, why is there a building that only exists in the game? This place is known as Sailors Paradise, but its actually established for players like us! the mage explained. Welcome to this place, which you can actually call Players Paradise. This is essentially a gathering and exchange spot for all players on earth. Oh, then whats the purpose of that player conference in the Philippines? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked curiously. He always felt that the so-called player conference had some intricate connection with this Players Paradise; Actually, the ultimate destination of that player conference is also here! the mage replied. Since its your first time here, take these two badges, As he spoke, the mage drew two silver-quality badges from his chest and handed them to Song Jian and Hao Dong: Silver badges allow access to areas below the ninth floor of the underground, except for the deepest thirteenth floor, which you can enter freely in all other areas! What is this thirteenth floor? Song Jian inquired curiously; Thats a place only accessible to members with golden badges. As long as you have enough Contribution Points, you can exchange for a golden badge! the mage said with a smile: Like me, for example, guarding this Magic Tower, I earn ten Contribution Points every day. Once I accumulate ten thousand points, I can get a golden badge. It really is just like in the game Song Jian played with the silver badge, a playful smile appearing on his face. Chapter 854 - 855: The Treasure of the Store_1 Chapter 854: Chapter 855: The Treasure of the Store_1 After hearing the explanation from the Mage, Song Jian suddenly developed a strong interest in this players paradise. Moreover, for players, the true currency here turned out to be the Contribution Points mentioned by the Mage, rather than the earth currency which would only be effective for those ordinary humans who entered; Just like in the games alliance, Contribution Points could be exchanged for many good things, various elixirs produced in the game, equipment, special alchemy blueprints, smithing blueprints, and so on, and there might even be items that permanently increased attributes. Although the variety of items wasnt as rich as in the game, it still broadened Song Jians horizons. Some items that he had only heard of were available here. What surprised Song Jian the most was that this Mage had actually heard of the recipe for Vitality Pills; Following his guidance, Song Jian and Hao Dong came to a shop that looked somewhat shabby. The shop was filled with the scent of herbal medicine. The front hall had display cases with trays inside, each holding pills the size of longan fruit. These pills varied in color and emitted a faint glow from their surfaces, suggesting they were anything but ordinary. Below these trays were small cards detailing the names and uses of these alchemy pills; ... Song Jian discovered that Alchemy should be a type of life skill similar to Alchemy in the game. Compared to the liquids of Alchemy, Alchemy mostly produced powders or pills that had effects similar, yet there were also many unique aspects; For instance, the reddish pill before Song Jian was also called Vitality Pills, but the card described that its main ingredient was a herb called Vitality Grass rather than bamboo leaves; However, the effect of these Vitality Pills wasnt very impressive, only increasing Vitality Points by 50. For ordinary people with only about a hundred Vitality Points, it would be considered a miraculous elixir that could bring the dead back to life, but for Song Jian, even if it were given to him for free, he would consider it a waste of inventory space; The rest of the pills also mainly had average effects, only suitable for ordinary people or total novices in the game who were below level ten. After browsing for a while, Song Jian and Hao Dong shook their heads slightly; Hao Dong said, At this level, its probably only level three or four Alchemy Skill. For us, its just too low-end! Heh, Alchemy, this lifestyle profession is actually the first Ive seen, not very different from Alchemy, but the effects seem to be more or less the same! Song Jian laughed; Just then, a voice came from upstairs, Alchemy is the orthodox skill from Huaxia Daoism, it is countless times stronger than those barbaric Alchemy Skills! Both lifted their heads to look, and a girl in her twenties with a ponytail, wearing a green robe, with sparkling eyes, smiled at Song Jian and Hao Dong as she slowly descended the stairs, I am Meng Tiantian, a level three Alchemist. The items on the first floor are only for those ordinary people. If you two have any needs, please come upstairs to take a look. A level three Alchemist? Hao Dong exclaimed in surprise, Your Alchemy Skill has already reached the Master Level? Meng Tiantian just smiled at him, not saying a word, but gesturing for them to come upstairs; Lets go, lets take a look upstairs, maybe there really are some good things. Hao Dong walked quickly with an excited face, knowing that even in the game, it wasnt easy for regular players to meet a Master Level professional in a lifestyle profession. A Master in blacksmithing or engineering or alchemy was already capable of making transcendent items, not much different in quality from those produced by the system; Song Jian also headed toward the stairs. As he reached Meng Tiantian, he paused and asked softly, In the real world, how do you acquire the herbs for making those alchemy pills? Sorry, thats a secret, not to be told to outsiders! Meng Tiantian declared with a look of self-satisfaction; By the way, I want to start by learning how to make Vitality Pills. I wonder if you could teach me? We can negotiate the fee! Song Jian said with a smile; On the first floor, he had seen that Vitality Pills were probably the easiest in Alchemy Skill, akin to the basic healing potion in Alchemy. It shouldnt be too difficult. You want to learn Alchemy Skill? Meng Tiantian expressed with a face full of surprise. No! Song Jian shook his head and said, I dont want to learn the entire Alchemy Skill, just how to make Vitality Pills! Isnt that the same as wanting to learn Alchemy Skill? Meng Tiantian remained unchanging in expression, If you want to learn how to make basic healing potions, dont you have to learn Alchemy first? Song Jian was taken aback, then nodded and said, You have a point. So, whats the price to learn Alchemy Skill? Although Vitality Pills were easy, the main ingredient was Vitality Grass. Song Jian planned to learn and use bamboo leaves as a substitute for Vitality Grass to see if he could create a different kind of Vitality Pill; Hmph, I wont teach you! Meng Tiantian glanced at Song Jian, lifted her head, and said coldly, then headed towards the second floor; A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. It seemed that his words had just offended the young lady; If the pills on the second floor are useful to me, Ill buy extra, as an apology, thought Song Jian. When Song Jian reached the second floor, he saw Hao Dong staring at the dazzling array of pills behind the counter, his mouth practically watering. Battle recovery pills, my god, and they only have a two-second cooldown? Hao Dong exclaimed aloud; You should know that consumables that can be used during battle, like healing potions, often have a long cooldown. Advanced Healing Potions have a cooldown of five minutes, so in a fight, you can use at most one bottle; However, the pill in front of Hao Dong could restore more than a thousand Vitality Points in battle, which was better than the effects of an Advanced Healing Potion, and it only had a shockingly short two-second cooldown; If I had a lot of these blood recovery pills, couldnt I take on a BOSS by myself? Hao Dong shouted, since a BOSS of the same level, apart from having strong attacks and defenses, its most formidable aspect is having Vitality Points several times or even dozens of times more than that of a regular player. If Hao Dong could use these pills during battle, he could easily wear down a BOSS of the same level; Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian glanced at the pills on the second floor, which were truly worthy of being crafted by a Master Level Alchemy Skill practitioner. There were not only pills for restoring Vitality Points and Spirit Points but also ones that temporarily increased attributes, dispelled diseases, and curses. Most importantly, Song Jian also saw two Second Transformation Golden Pills radiating faint golden light, capable of one-time enhancement of all attributes by five points! How much for these Second Transformation Golden Pills? Song Jian asked, pointing at the two golden pills displayed prominently in the most conspicuous countertop; Hmph, those are the treasures of our shop, for display only, not for sale! Meng Tiantian glanced at Song Jian and said with pride. Chapter 855 - 856 Second Transformation Golden Pill_1 Chapter 855: Chapter 856 Second Transformation Golden Pill_1 The second floor is only allowed for players to go up, and commoners are prohibited from ascending. Therefore, ordinary people simply cant come into contact with the elixirs on the second floor. After all, the effects of the elixirs on the first floor are already considered miraculous to them. Too much of a good thing can be harmful, and if they were to see the elixirs from the second floor, they would only find it absurd and believe that the shop was swindling people. In the eyes of common people, the elixirs from the second floor are the kind that only immortals can concoct, they are elixirs of immortality; how could mortals possibly refine such a thing? Thus, they would surely doubt the authenticity of this shop! Meng Tiantian showcased the Second Transformation Golden Pill mainly for the other players to see. On one hand, it demonstrated her own strength, and on the other, it was not without an element of showing off. Seeing the shocked expressions on the faces of Song Jian and Hao Dong, Meng Tiantian felt as sweet as honey inside, very proud of herself, and she didnt try to hide it. She let her pride show blatantly in front of the two men with a admire me, worship me, hurry up and kowtow to me demeanor. This thing, even in the gaming world, must be worth a fortune, right? Hao Dong said, his tongue nearly tying itself in a knot; even in the game, he had never encountered such high-level goods, let alone in the real world. ... Can I exchange something with you for it? Song Jian asked with a smile; such an elixir was beyond the purchasing power of any currency in the world. If it really could be bought, he suspected that those tycoons on the Forbes list would be willing to trade their entire fortune and life for these two pills! Oh? Items from the game, you say? Show me what youve got, Meng Tiantian said languidly. She had encountered many players who made such requests, but the items taken out from the game were either of very average quality, or she simply found them uninteresting, to say nothing of their value compared to the Second Transformation Golden Pills she crafted; Song Jian gave a slight smile and pulled a green bamboo leaf from his inventory, placing it in front of Meng Tiantian; At the sight of this bamboo leaf, Meng Tiantians face initially displayed scorn, but soon, a seriousness crept over her features. The leaf radiated a faint fragrance that only those with a keen sense of smell could detect, and clearly, Meng Tiantian was no ordinary person; She looked at the bamboo leaf intently for a long while, then, raising her head, she asked Song Jian, May I touch it, to see its properties? Song Jian nodded and gestured for her to proceed. Meng Tiantian gingerly touched the bamboo leaf with her fingertips, as delicately as if the leaf were a fragile treasure. My god, it really is a rare treasure from heaven and earth. How did you come by such a treasure? Meng Tiantians face was full of amazement as she looked up at Song Jian, her eyes revealing shock. Its just a pale golden plant, whats the big deal? Hao Dong glanced at the bamboo leaf and muttered under his breath. What do you know! Meng Tiantian rolled her eyes at Hao Dong, flipped open the lock of the display case, picked up a Second Transformation Golden Pill, and tossed it to Song Jian, saying, Trade, one emerald treasure bamboo leaf for one Second Transformation Golden Pill! Song Jians eyes lit up. He caught the Golden Pill, but his gaze remained fixed on Meng Tiantian. Meng Tiantians recent actions were quite bold, as though she didnt care about this treasure of the shop, whereas she seemed to value the emerald bamboo leaf even more; A Second Transformation Golden Pill shouldnt be anything remarkable to her eyes, she might be able to refine even stronger elixirs, maybe a third, or even a fourth, fifth Transformation Golden Pill? Song Jian speculated in his mind. The Second Transformation Golden Pill in his hand had a consumption limit of two pills per person, which meant it could instantly boost all attributes by 10 points. If Song Jian had gotten his hands on these two Second Transformation Golden Pills when he first entered the game, his path in the game would have been much easier; After glancing at the other Second Transformation Golden Pill in the display case, Song Jian directly took out another bamboo leaf and said, Another one! Meng Tiantian was taken aback and stared at the bamboo leaf in Song Jians hand, then looked at the one in her hand, her face showing a puzzled expression. She even took out a pill from her bosom and swallowed it, then looked towards the leaf in Song Jians hand; S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, such a precious material, and you have two of them! Meng Tiantian said through gritted teeth. She then opened the display case, took out the remaining Second Transformation Golden Pill, and handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian didnt hesitate, and swallowed the two Second Transformation Golden Pills right away. Meng Tiantian wore a look of anticipation for the drama that was about to unfold. Only after Song Jian had swallowed both pills in one go did she slowly say, The power of the Second Transformation Golden Pill is fierce, its best to dissolve it in water before taking it. Moreover, there should be a seven-day interval between taking two such pills to avoid discomfort. She hadnt finished her sentence when Song Jian felt a powerful heat surge from his stomach, spreading towards his limbs and bones. His entire body felt as though it was roasted by an intense flame, his skin turning as red as a cooked shrimp, and wisps of faint steam emanated from his pores; Seeing Song Jians state, Hao Dong was instantly enraged, pointing at Meng Tiantian and shouting, Why didnt you say that sooner! Meng Tiantian chuckled slyly, casually saying, You didnt ask me, and besides, he acted so fast I didnt have the chance to say it! Hao Dong, frustrated and unable to hold back, drew the blue-quality sword he had been clutching. Meng Tiantians expression changed, and she quickly waved her hands, Dont worry, dont worry, its fine. He might suffer for a moment, but it wont cause any damage to his body. Plus, because the power of the pill has erupted all at once, it will expel impurities from his body, equivalent to marrow cleansing and meridian cutting. His physique will even improve slightly! Hao Dong, dont attack! Song Jians face was flushed, but there was no sign of pain on his face. He raised his hand to stop Hao Dong, smilingly looking at Meng Tiantian, The power of the medicine is indeed strong. I wonder if Miss Meng has any better pills, I would like to exchange items for those! Meng Tiantian looked at Song Jian as if he were a monster. Even she would not dare to endure the ferocious power of swallowing two Second Transformation Golden Pills at once. Although marrow cleansing and meridian cutting were beneficial to the body, the pain was not something ordinary people could bear; But now, having taken two Second Transformation Golden Pills, Song Jian was able to speak in less than a minute, which made Meng Tiantian feel as though the pills she made were fake; Are you, you alright now? Meng Tiantian asked cautiously; Still good! Song Jian replied with a smile; At that moment, Meng Tiantian suddenly thought of another possibility, causing her face to abruptly change. Chapter 856 - 857: Peaceful Heart Tea_1 Chapter 856: Chapter 857: Peaceful Heart Tea_1 Meng Tiantian stared at Song Jian, uttering each word deliberately, To be able to fully absorb the energy of two Second Transformation Golden Pills in such a short period, you either must have an extraordinary physical constitution that completely disregards the strength of the pills, or the potency of my two pills has diminished. However, I can assure you that these two pills were made just three days ago and there is no chance that their potency has diminished. Thus, there remains only one possibility who exactly are you? Who I am is not important. As far as youre concerned, I am just an ordinary customer who wishes to purchase the alchemy pills that you have on offer! Song Jian said with a smile. In the game he had played before, his attributes had surged enormously, and now they had suddenly increased by another ten points across the board, giving him a sensation of not being able to control his own strength; Even Hao Dong and Meng Tiantian felt that the person before them had suddenly become almost unreala moment he seemed like a towering mountain or a raging ocean unleashing monstrous waves, the next he seemed like an ordinary person from the real world; I dont have any better alchemy pills left. I am closing shop now, both of you, please leave, Meng Tiantian said, essentially throwing them out; Song Jian, noticing her tightly holding two bamboo leaves, asked with a laugh, Are you about to start making Vitality Pills with them? I wonder if I could watch? If the Vitality Pills you make meet my requirements, perhaps we could form a long-term partnership! ... The Jade Treasure Bamboo would grow thirty leaves every ten days. Initially, Song Jian had wanted to study Alchemy Skill and make Vitality Pills himself, but in reality, he neither had the energy nor the time. Even the engineering manufacturing and Alchemy skills he had mastered had not been improved for a long time, still lingering at the elementary levels five and six; Moreover, if he were to start learning Alchemy Skill from scratch, as well as the production of Vitality Pills, it would likely result in a massive wastea waste that would not be just a few hundred or thousand Doomsday Coins but could amount to hundreds of thousands, or even millions of Doomsday Coins. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this shop and meeting Meng Tiantian gave Song Jian a sudden flash of insight. He could completely entrust Meng Tiantian with making the Vitality Pills, similar to how he had others prepare the Miraculous Snake Meat. Letting professionals handle professional tasks was the best way to maximize benefits; Hmph, collaborate? What qualifications do you have to collaborate with me? Meng Tiantian said pompously, her nose turned up in arrogance: Unless you can produce ten more leaves like these, its best if the two of you leave quickly. Dont think that just because I am an alchemist, Im easy to bully. You should know that Oh my god, you actually have so many! While she was speaking, Song Jian had already taken out twenty Jade Treasure Bamboo leaves from his bag, placing them one by one on the display counter, grinning at Meng Tiantian. Now, are you interested in discussing a partnership with me? Song Jian asked with a smile; At that moment, Meng Tiantians face was a picture of shock; she stared blankly at Song Jian for a full ten seconds before her expression suddenly changed, blooming into a bright smile; Esteemed guest, please, come upstairs. The tea I brew is quite good. Shall we go up and talk over a cup of tea? Meng Tiantian said gently, curtseying to Song Jian with a sweet voice; Very well, Song Jian nodded, and with a wave of his hand, he gathered the twenty Jade Treasure Bamboo leaves and walked leisurely towards the staircase; Meng Tiantians eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Song Jian collect the Jade Treasure Bamboo leaves, a faint look of distress flashing across her face, but it quickly disappeared, and she followed behind Song Jian slowly towards the upstairs. Ah, in that case I Hao Dong said anxiously, stepping forward, ready to follow upstairs, but Meng Tiantian stretched out her hand to stop him and said fiercely, The alchemy area is off-limits to outsiders. The general public, please wait outside the shop! Just as Hao Dong was about to argue, he suddenly felt an overwhelming force rush towards him, and the world spun around him. He lost control of his body, and when he regained consciousness, he found himself standing dumbfounded in front of the store that sold elixir medicines; Although Song Jian had already stepped up to the third floor, he was clearly aware of the scene where Hao Dong was driven out. He seemed to clearly visualize in his mind the scene of Hao Dong standing foolishly in front of the shop, as if he were standing right beside Hao Dong. By now, Song Jians Spirit Points had risen to one hundred and fifty-five. After exceeding one hundred and fifty points, Song Jian felt his perception was broader, with more details and clarity. It was as if he had a pair of omniscient, omnipotent eyes that could see every detail within ten meters around his bodycrystal clear, as long as he wished to see it. Upon reaching the third floor of the shop, which seemed to be an alchemy room, there was a meter-tall, bronze elixir stove in the corner still radiating intense heat. Whiffs of fragrance wafted from the stove, and at the top, white cloud-like flowers continuously formed and dissipated; On one side of the third floor was a small partitioned area with tea sets. Meng Tiantian led Song Jian to this area, then began boiling water and preparing tea; Song Jian noticed that Meng Tiantian carefully picked out a few tea leaves from a porcelain jar. As she picked them, she seemed to feel that she had taken too many, and her hand shook slightly. She then let a few leaves drop back into the jar; Meng Tiantian smiled at Song Jian and said, This tea is called Peaceful Heart Tea, it can calm the mind and filter ones aura, enhancing enlightenment. Its quite valuable! After placing a tea leaf in the porcelain cup in front of Song Jian, Meng Tiantian poured hot water over it. Moments later, the cup emitted an enticing fragrance, as if placing one amid nature itself. Truly amazing! Song Jian laughed, drinking the tea in one gulp, even swallowing the leaf that remained; Song Jians action caused Meng Tiantians brows to furrow slightly, but she quickly pretended not to see and continued to sip her tea in small, delicate sips; After finishing the tea, Song Jian suddenly fell into a state of enlightenment. Thoughts raced through his mind at lightning speed, inspirations surged forth like springs, yet when Song Jian tried to grasp and retain them, he caught none; After some time, Song Jian slowly exhaled a breath of murky air and opened his eyes. At that moment, his eyes flashed like lightning, emitting a dazzling light, which when it fell upon Meng Tiantians face, made her feel a sense of prickling pain. However, like the radiance in Song Jians eyes, the sensation soon vanished completely. At this point, an enlightenment status appeared in Song Jians status bar, lasting one hour; he felt that his mental strength was constantly evolving every moment under this state of enlightenment, becoming more solid. The increase in Mental Strength due to the attribute surge was also gradually condensing again, and that sense of control returned to his body; Chapter 857 - 858 Phase-3 Golden Pill_1 Chapter 857: Chapter 858 Phase-3 Golden Pill_1 Meng Tiantian saw a surprised look flash across Song Jians face and said with a slight smile, Take a look at your skill column, is there a new change? When Song Jian opened his skill column, he was shocked to find that his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision had unexpectedly advanced to level 3; Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision (Active), Level 3 (1%), Skill Effect: Summon 3-36 Spirit Swords, causing (number*140% weapon damage) points of damage to the target, and each Spirit Sword has a chance to deepen the damage to the target; Attack Range: 1000 meters; Skill Consumption: 110 points of Invisible Sword Qi; Skill Cooldown: 10 seconds; Skill Description: This skill is one of the core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, condensing myriad Spirit Swords, gathering myriad sword techniques, Qi filling heaven and earth, Sword Qi pointing in all directions, thousands of swords staring down, mountains crumbling, seas splitting, heavens turning, and earth overturning! This skill cannot be improved through mastery but only by consuming other skills/skill books! It, it actually advanced a level? Song Jian said in surprise. One must know that the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision can only be improved by consuming other skills, and the higher the skill level and tier, the more mastery gained; But now, a so-called Pure Heart Tea had actually increased the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision by one level, which made Song Jian feel an unexpected delight; ... What, it only advanced one level? Meng Tiantians face showed a puzzled expression, and it took a while before she came to a realization and said, It seems that your skill has a pretty high tier, at least a gold quality or above, right? Song Jian smiled slightly but did not answer, his eyes and eyebrows however, could not hide his sheer joy. Is this tea for sale? Song Jian pointed at the porcelain jar next to Meng Tiantian, where the tea leaves were placed, and asked; Pure Heart Tea works best the first time you drink it, afterwards, the effect decreases with each subsequent use, and it will not enhance the skill level anymore, only entering an Epiphany state, and after ten times, it will become a regular beverage! Meng Tiantian explained. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even so, its worth a fortune. One leaf can save several skill points; a trade like this, I believe many players would be happy to make! Song Jian said with a smile; Sure, one piece of Cuibao bamboo leaf for one leaf of Pure Heart Tea! Meng Tiantian said with a sly look in her eyes, smiling. Song Jian was about to agree but suddenly felt something was amiss, and turned his head to look at the potted plant placed on the windowsill; It was a plant over a foot long with iron-blue stems, robust and powerful, reflecting a metallic luster as it curved upward, resembling clouds and mist, with green-black leaves the size of fingertips growing on it; The potted plant at first glance seemed nothing special, but Song Jian could smell the fragrance emanating from this plant, which was exactly the same as the aroma of the Pure Heart Tea he had drunk before; Following Song Jians gaze, Meng Tiantian turned her head to look and her face changed dramatically when she saw that plant, and she cursed under her breath, Damn, how could I have placed it there! Oh, well, lets talk about a collaboration! Meng Tiantian clapped her hands and said to Song Jian, Maybe you want to see me personally crafting a batch of Vitality Pills, to see how effective they are? Song Jian withdrew his gaze and smiled, Of course, I hope it will turn out as we expected! No problem, in fact, pill refining is even more complex than medicine making. First, you must have an alchemy furnace like this one, the Four-Direction Divine Beast Furnace, a tier-3 alchemy furnace, capable of refining pills up to the third grade. It can also refine fourth-grade pills, but the failure rate would increase significantly! Meng Tiantian pointed at the bronze furnace that was burning with fierce flames as she spoke; Dont you need to be present during the pill refining process? Song Jian was quite surprised; he knew that even with his portable medicine-making station, he had to be present during the concoction process, or else the success rate of the potions would be frighteningly low. Of course, I can temporarily leave during the medicine-making process as long as I control the heat well. I only need to keep a close eye on it at the very end. After all, collecting the pills requires a special technique that relates to the final quality and quantity of the pills! Meng Tiantian explained. As they were talking, the alchemy furnace, which had been still up until now, began to vibrate slightly. The white smoke emanating from it got thicker, and the cluster of white mist flowers that had formed above the furnace started to dissipate quickly, replaced by ferocious beasts made of condensed mist, all making fierce growling and roaring motions; One after another, beasts made of white mist formed and dissipated, with not a single beast resembling another; At this moment, Meng Tiantian swiftly walked to the front of the alchemy furnace, her right hand quickly forming seals, and streaks of spiritual light burst forth from her fingertips, continually touching the alchemy furnace; As the spiritual light collided with the alchemy furnace, ripples of light pulsated outward. Soon, the alchemy furnace started to become transparent, revealing the scene inside; Inside, a mass of golden liquid was churning within the furnace. As more spiritual light struck the furnace, the rolling golden solution began to shake and, in a short while, turned into dozens of droplets the size of fingernails. Each droplet shook as if trying to merge together, but soon enough, a droplet would burst with a pop, turning into a clump of black residue that fell to the bottom of the furnace; One by one, the droplets all broke apart over time, turning into black slag. At this point, Meng Tiantian, drenched in sweat, continued to strike the furnace with spiritual light; Eventually, nearly all the liquid droplets disappeared, and in the furnace, only the last droplet remained intact, solidifying slowly and eventually forming a round, smooth pill that rolled continuously along the furnaces inner wall; Out! Accompanied by a light shout from Meng Tiantian, the lid of the furnace made a muffled thud. A rich fragrance emanated from inside the furnace, the lid automatically popped open, and the golden pill that had been revolving inside was ejected. When it met the air, it quickly solidified, and its color began to change; The previously rich golden hue, as if it was all retracted into the pill itself, now exuded only a faint golden luminescence; Ive finally succeeded once! Meng Tiantian looked at the pill in her palm, her eyes showing a relieved expression, The Phase-3 Golden Pill, Ive finally refined the Phase-3 Golden Pill! A joyful smile appeared on Meng Tiantians face. Ignoring the pills residual warmth, she immediately took the pill to a cubicle, dropped it into a teacup, and then poured Enlightenment Tea over it. When the pill had completely dissolved into a cup of light golden liquid, Meng Tiantian grabbed the teacup and swallowed the pill fluid in one gulp, almost exactly replicating Song Jians earlier performance with the Enlightenment Tea. Chapter 858 - 859 Introduction_1 Chapter 858: Chapter 859 Introduction_1 A Phase-3 Golden Pill? The one you just refined was a Phase-3 Golden Pill? What effects does it have? Song Jian asked curiously. He had not seen the specific attributes of the Phase-3 Golden Pill, but the name alone suggested that its effects should be much better than those of the Second Transformation Golden Pill. This is my first successful refinement, it was so difficult! This is a fourth-grade pill, and being able to refine it depended purely on luck. It looks like my luck is pretty good, yay! Meng Tiantian seemed very happy, her face full of smiles; A Second Transformation Golden Pill increased five points of all attributes, while a Phase-3 Golden Pill could increase at least eight, perhaps even more. Song Jian estimated silently. Even if Meng Tiantian didnt pass the first stage of combat power assessment, by the time she reached level thirty, her overall attributes would hardly be inferior to those who passed the A-grade assessment. If she managed to pass even a B-grade assessment, the boost in her attributes might well compare to an S-grade player; Can I pre-order some Phase-3 Golden Pills? Song Jian asked. The more of these attribute-enhancing pills, the better. Even if there was a limit on how many each person could use, there were a lot of people in the City of Hope Alliance, so even one pill per person would require a large batch; The materials have all been used up, that was the last batch! Meng Tiantian shook her head: The success rate for Phase-3 Golden Pills is too low, its not cost-effective. However, I can mass-produce First Grade Golden Pellets now, do you want some? Theres plenty, and theyre cheaper, each person can use three! ... First Grade Golden Pellets? How much do they enhance attributes? Song Jian asked; One point! Meng Tiantian said, somewhat embarrassed, as she raised a finger; Song Jian nodded. Compared to the Second Transformation, the First Grade Golden Pellets were much less effective, but compared to attribute fruits that cost hundreds of thousands, or even millions, they were just as effective. We can talk. I need First Grade Golden Pellets, too! said Song Jian: But first lets look at the Vitality Pills youve refined. Well discuss everything together later. Meng Tiantian nodded, realizing that Song Jian was a major client and became more cautious; After clearing out the Alchemy Furnace, Meng Tiantian began to refine Vitality Pills. Vitality Pills were only first-grade pills, now only replacing Vitality Grass with Bamboo Leaf, all the refinement processes were the same, and it didnt take long to make a batch; The flames rose, and all the materials inside the furnace turned into a medicinal liquid, a light bitter scent wafted from the furnace, and a pale green mist rose, condensing into a bamboo above the furnace, swaying gently; Its rare for a first-grade pill to condense a pill essence! Meng Tiantian said with a look of surprise on her face, unable to help herself; Before long, Meng Tiantian cast out several spiritual lights, and the Vitality Pills were successfully refined, this batch actually producing more than a dozen reddish pills. Vitality Pills, rare, Effect 1: Permanently increases 1 point of stamina, 10 Vitality Points, Usage limit: 10 pills; Effect 2: Instantly recovers 3000 Vitality Points, cooldown time 5 seconds; Not bad at all, a first-grade pill with properties comparable to a third-grade pill. Its just a bit of a waste to recover 3000 Vitality Points no player has that much Vitality Points now Meng Tiantian evaluated as she looked at the reddish pills in her hands; Ordinary Vitality Pills, also first-grade pills without permanent attribute enhancement, could only restore fifty Vitality Points compared to the current pill, the difference was like heaven and earth; The change was all because the main ingredient had been switched to Bamboo Leaf. Meng Tiantian clearly understood, taking two pills from these, then giving the rest to Song Jian saying, A tip, no problem, right? Song Jian nodded: From now on, Ill supply the Bamboo Leaves, you provide the rest of the auxiliary materials. Out of the pills refined, I only want ten per batch, the rest are yours. How does that sound for a distribution? Vitality Pills were the most basic of first-grade pills, and the auxiliary materials were not highly valuable, plus the refining time was short. This batch produced twelve Vitality Pills. Song Jian only wanted ten, so the remaining two were Meng Tiantians. As Meng Tiantian heard it, her face immediately showed a satisfied smile, and she nodded eagerly: Great, great, well go with that arrangement. Hahaha! You see, this was just the first attempt at refining, and Meng Tiantian could still adjust some details. As a first-grade pill, for her, an Alchemy Grandmaster, failure was not a possibility, and there was even room for improvement in the refining method. Refining thirteen or even more in a batch was not impossible. The most important thing was that after just refining one batch, she had found that her proficiency in Alchemy Skill had increased by a point. Usually, her proficiency only increased when refining fourth-grade pills, and refining first-grade pills could no longer raise her proficiency. But now, refining Vitality Pills also added a point, which was an unexpected joy; Next, the two discussed the purchase of First Grade Golden Pellets. The First Grade Golden Pellets were second-grade pills, pricey, but much cheaper than Attribute Fruit only about one-tenth of the price of Attribute Fruit. For Song Jian, it was absolutely affordable. Even if the alliance players used them all, they could still be sold externally there was no loss overall; In fact, what Song Jian really wanted to purchase were Second Transformation and even Phase-3 Golden Pills, but given Meng Tiantians current skill level, the success rate of refining Second Transformation Golden Pills was only one-eighth, and for Phase-3 Golden Pills, it was a matter of luck, with more than ten batches possibly not yielding a single success, and the materials were even harder to find. Even if Song Jian wanted to reserve them, it was not possible. They had to wait until Meng Tiantians Alchemy Skill improved another level; After the transaction was completed, Song Jian suddenly realized that this place seemed very suitable for players to reside in as a temporary haven from official scrutiny, and additionally, there were many player-run stores here, just like in the game. These players were spread across every corner of the game, usually impossible to contact for trades, but here, trading was a breeze. Some would even deliver goods first and settle up later with Doomsday Coins in the game, very convenient. I wonder what conditions are needed to reside here? Song Jian asked; Meng Tiantians eyebrows arched as she asked, Are you planning to live here? I can be your reference, its very easy, you just need to go through some procedures. Come on, lets register now! It seemed Meng Tiantian was even more eager than Song Jian, pulling him outside; After closing the shop, Meng Tiantian dragged Song Jian to a stone house, banging on the door and shouting, Old man, old man, open the door! Ive got a player who wants to live here! sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 859 - 860 Residence_1 Chapter 859: Chapter 860 Residence_1 Song Jian followed Meng Tiantian into a rather shabby-looking stone house. As he entered, he was struck by a blinding beam of light and couldnt help but shield his eyes with a hand; Once he had adjusted to the rooms light, he was startled to discover that he had come to an island. Warm sunlight was overhead, and the sea water gently lapped around him. Even the air carried a faint salty, fishy scent; This place was supposed to be an underground space, and although it was fully equipped with electric lights, it still felt somewhat dim compared to the outside world. However, the scene before him made Song Jian feel as though he had passed through a Teleportation Gate to another location; Looking back, a wooden door stood incongruously behind him, completely out of place with the surrounding scenery; At the moment, he and Meng Tiantian were standing on a pristine white sand beach where an old man, dressed in Hawaiian-style shorts, was lazily reclining in a chair, sipping juice and basking in the sun. Around him, a pair of seagulls soared in the air, occasionally swooping down to steal some dried fruit snacks beside the lounger; Meng Tiantian, having evidently been to this place many times before, showed no sign of surprise. Instead, she ran up to the old man, picked up the untouched glass of juice, and took a big gulp. Then, letting out a refreshed sigh, she grabbed some of the dried fruit snacks from beside her and popped them into her mouth; ... I say, Tiantian, you always use some excuse to come here and nibble away. If you keep this up, be careful I might never let you in again, the old man, with his eyes closed in repose, sighed and slowly opened his eyes; Song Jian, looking into those eyes that seemed filled with the vicissitudes of the ages, thought he saw a universe flare into existence and then extinguish in an instant within them. Yet, when he came back to his senses and looked again, he saw nothing out of the ordinary. The old man before him appeared no different from those frail, hunched-over elders in the real world, those that seemed as though a gust of wind could knock them down. This time its different; Im here to introduce a player to settle here! Meng Tiantian said, cheeks full and speaking with some difficulty. Player? The old man looked toward Song Jian with a smile across his face, yet there was a strange sparkle in his eyes. In that instant, Song Jian felt as if the old man could see right through him, which made him uncomfortable. He couldnt help but frown; Hmm, your perception is very strong, young man. Your spirit attribute must have already broken a hundred, right? The old mans face showed a curious tinge, and he nodded, saying, You can call me Mu Xianzhi, old Mu, or just old man like the girl does if you prefer! Mu Xianzhi stood up, gripping a wooden cane next to his chair, and shuffled towards the back of the beach. Behind a huge rock, he fumbled for a moment and then pulled out a badge that emanated a golden glow, returning and handing it to Song Jian, Drop a drop of blood on it, and it will belong to you. You will be able to freely enter any area from the first to the thirteenth level! A golden badge, old man, are you sure he qualifies for this? Meng Tiantian exclaimed in surprise. You see, ordinary players, when they come here, can at most receive a silver-quality badge, allowing them to enter only up to the twelfth level, never the thirteenth. Without enough Contribution Points, it is impossible to obtain a golden-quality badge; The Mage who had assessed the qualifications before was arduously accumulating experience and earning Contribution Points, hoping to enhance the quality of his badge. Moreover, if Hao Dong wanted to settle here too, at most hed be able to use a silver badge, albeit with some additional permissions. His strength is more than enough to be the Guardian of this little island. Dont you trust the old mans judgment? Mu Xianzhi glanced at Meng Tiantian as he spoke. Alright, if the old man thinks he can do it, then he definitely can, Meng Tiantian said, rubbing her nose. Guardian, what is that? Song Jian fiddled with the badge in his hand, asking; This was a badge made in the real world, with no attributes, but Song Jian discovered that inside the badge there was a tiny electronic chip. Its just an identity, with it you can have a place to live on this small island, you can open a shop like me, or even build a villa, whatever you like. Plus, you can freely enter and exit the thirteenth layer. Actually, only players who can enter the thirteenth layer are considered real island residents! Meng Tiantian explained, showing off her own badge as she spoke, If I werent an Alchemy Grandmaster, I wouldnt have been able to get such a badge! Meng Tiantians badge, also golden, was displayed briefly and then tucked back into her chest; sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Alright, that settles it! Mu Xianzhi slouched lazily back into his chair and said to Song Jian, Go have a look at the thirteenth layer first. If you like, you can report your game identity and activity area, and maybe youll get some help. Of course, you can also lend a hand to others, and thats also a way to earn Contribution Points. For the true residents of the island, Contribution Points are as valuable as Doomsday Coins, you can never have too many. Tiantian, take him to pick out a place to live, I dont mind that you just snuck some of my drink and snacks. After leaving Mu Xianzhis stone house, Song Jian and Meng Tiantian returned to the dimly lit streets; Do you need me to take you to the thirteenth layer? The guide fee is just ten Contribution Points, Meng Tiantian said with a smile; I just got this badge, how could I possibly have any Contribution Points? Are you saying you can run a tab here? Song Jian asked; Every newbies badge comes with ten Contribution Points! Meng Tiantian chuckled, a sly look in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still shook his head, No thanks, lets head to the living quarters first, its almost time to enter the game. Such a miser! Meng Tiantian rolled her eyes and said, Which layer do you plan to live on? The lower you go, the smaller the living space, the higher, the larger it gets. If youre willing to live in the underground first layer, you can have a three-hundred-square-meter residence! The third underground layer is mostly inhabited by ordinary people, living there has no meaning, its better to go down a bit. Although the environment is worse, most of the neighbors are players, making it easier to interact; Lets stay on this layer, having more players around is better! Song Jian said; Oh, right, the little building next to mine seems to be vacant, why dont you live there? Itll be more convenient for you to deliver materials to me in the future, Meng Tiantian suggested. But that place used to be inhabited by an Undead Sorcerer, and it seems theres still a restless spirit lingering inside. If you live there, you could conveniently take care of it! Chapter 860 - 861 Assessment_1 Chapter 860: Chapter 861 Assessment_1 Song Jian didnt return to his residence, but instead went to Meng Tiantians shop and handed over all the emerald bamboo leaves in his package to Meng Tiantian before directly entering the game; Back in the game, it was now early morning in the virtual world. Although there were still clouds in the sky, they had thinned out considerably. The morning sun filtered through the clouds, casting its light over the surrounding greenery, making everything appear so peaceful. Of course, if there werent any players trying to uproot trees with their bare hands nearby, Song Jians experience would be even better. New players were still arriving in this world. Like the other cities, the City of Hope now allowed newcomers to familiarize themselves with this new world rather than directly facing monsters, giving them enough time to adapt; However, for new players, the initial task was always to collect wood, amassing their first batch of funds, then to buy one or two general Skill Books before leaving the city to fight monsters and level up. In this way, compared to when Song Jian and his companions first arrived in the game and had to fight monsters barehanded, the situation was a hundred times better. The death rate had plummeted, and as long as they didnt seek out death, players could generally grow smoothly; Truly blissful! Song Jian, watching a few young players diligently gathering wood outside the castle, couldnt help but exclaim; ... Just then, several lines of system prompts suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian; System: The 138th Unique Profession Assessment is about to begin. Do you wish to start? System: You have two remaining chances to refuse. If you refuse again next time, your qualification token will vanish forever; System: Your Combat Power has reached the first tier. You will directly pass the initial selection phase and can immediately enter the competition; Unique Profession Assessment? Song Jian was taken aback. He remembered Cecilia mentioning that such qualification events only selected reserve qualifiers, which meant they were effectively the reserve team for a Unique Profession. Moreover, sometimes the person bestowed with a Unique Profession wouldnt necessarily come from these reserves Oh well, lets go have a look. Maybe I can discover more information about the Swordsman Immortal profession! Song Jian mused to himself and directly chose Start. In his package, the black token that had always been there suddenly turned into a beam of black light, enveloping Song Jian as if he was encased in a black Light Cocoon; Next, a pitch-black Space-Time Rift appeared at the spot where Song Jian stood, and the Light Cocoon engulfing him plunged into the rift. After a short while, the Space-Time Rift slowly vanished, as if it had never existed. Song Jian felt the world spinning around him, like he had been thrown into a washing machine. But soon, he felt solid ground beneath his feet, and the black Light Cocoon wrapping around him gradually faded until it disappeared. Now, Song Jian found himself standing in a vast square. There were already quite a few people there, with black Light Cocoons descending like meteors onto the square. The scene looked magnificent; This, there must be at least a thousand people here, right? Song Jian surmised, spotting a person every few meters and unable to see the end. Above, swarms of black Light Cocoons kept falling, with new arrivals appearing continuously in the square; Eh, Zhang Hong? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he saw a bald monk not far from him, bowing his head with slightly closed eyes, holding a Magic Staff as if he were a venerable monk of high virtue. This was the martial monk Zhang Hong, whom he had encountered before and who was also a monk in the real world, with the monastic name Hongyi. Looking at his level, he had already advanced to level forty, which was even higher than Song Jians; Moreover, Song Jian could feel that around Zhang Hong, there seemed to be a chilly aura faintly lingering, as if many ghosts were entwining around him. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Zhang Hong appeared motionless, his head hanging low, but in reality, he was continuously observing the surroundings with the corner of his eye. Due to the angle, however, he had not noticed Song Jian. But when Song Jians gaze fell on him, Zhang Hong seemed to sense something. His left ear twitched slightly as if trying to detect who had set their eyes on him. Seeing Zhang Hongs reaction, Song Jian smiled slightly and didnt mind. He casually shifted his gaze away and began to assess the condition of the other players around. Before long, a look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. None of the players standing in the square were below level thirty-five, but there were not many who possessed second-tier combat power. It was important to note that, in order to pass the first-tier combat power assessment world, aside from strong strength, luck also played a significant part. Hence, many people failed their first assessment and could only wait for the second one a month later, or even more. However, attempting the first-tier combat power assessment was not always an option. If one tried more than five times or if their level exceeded forty, they would permanently lose the chance to pass the first-tier combat power assessment, effectively losing dozens of attribute points forever. But this didnt prevent them from attempting the second-tier combat power assessment. Once their level reached fifty, they could confidently undertake the second-tier combat power assessment, and upon passing, they would still receive attribute points as reward. However, for those players who had not passed the first-tier combat power assessment, without the additional ten or sometimes dozens of attribute points, the difficulty of passing the second-tier combat power assessment would be multiplied several times over, and very few players managed to accomplish this. After waiting for half an hour, the dark Light Cocoons in the sky gradually diminished until there were none left. By that time, Song Jian roughly estimated that there were over three thousand players standing in the square, though this number could be higher, as many were beyond the range of his sight. Just then, the entire square suddenly began to tremble slightly, and a large altar, hundreds of square meters in size, slowly rose from the center of the square. When the altar finally settled, its height had exceeded thirty meters. Everyones attention was drawn to the altar, and atop it, one by one, teleportation gates began to light up. Once stable, the number of gates had reached ten. At this moment, everyone simultaneously received a system prompt: System: Players participating in the selection race, please enter the light gates within thirty seconds; otherwise, it will be treated as forfeiture. Damn it! Hearing this system prompt, many players let out an angry curse and rushed hurriedly towards the altar in the square. The positions occupied by the players were determined by the time they had chosen to accept. The earlier they made the choice, the further they were from the altar. The later, the farther away from the altar they were. Those who were beyond the range of Song Jians vision would likely fail the selection race if they did not possess abilities like teleportation or an Acceleration Skill. Before long, the number of people on the square had reduced by two-thirds, and a faint red glow emerged on the surface of the others. After ten seconds, those who were still standing in place also received a system prompt: Chapter 861 - 862 Begin_1 Chapter 861: Chapter 862 Begin_1 Song Jian looked around, and there were only about a third of the people left standing in their original spots, just like him, they had all passed the phase one combat power assessment. Looking at the red glow emanating from his body, Song Jian immediately had a very bad feeling, because the light was just too similar to flowing blood, and he even caught a whiff of a bloody scent at the tip of his nose; Soon, after all the players who had entered the selection competition vanished, another system prompt appeared before the eyes of Song Jian and the others still present; Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Please get ready, you will be transported into the Trial Space in ten seconds, and the method of entry will be random; ten, nine, eight, seven A countdown timer appeared before Song Jians eyes, and in the instant time ran out, everyone turned into a beam of red light that shot up into the sky, the spectacle was quite magnificent; But for Song Jian and the remaining players, the feeling wasnt very pleasantthe sensation of being tossed into a washing machine resurfaced, followed by dizziness, as if someone had punched him hard in the stomach, making him feel like vomiting; ... When he finally managed to steady himself, he couldnt help but lean against a damaged wall, heaving non-stop; this feeling was even more intense than the dizziness he had experienced when he first entered the game. At that moment, the system prompt appeared again; System: You have entered the Trial Space City after a nuclear war, with the number of players entering this Trial Space being: 385; System: Please find protective gear within ten minutes, otherwise, you will continuously lose Vitality Points, and as time goes on, the rate at which Vitality Points are lost will increase, until you enter a critical state; System: The trial mode is survival mode, when the number of players in the Trial Space is reduced to one, the trial will end. System: On the edges of the Trial Space, a toxic aura will appear, shrinking its range by one kilometer randomly every ten minutes; players within the toxic aura will continuously lose Vitality Points, and protective gear will become ineffective; System: In this Trial Space, players will not truly die; once the damage taken exceeds their own threshold, an Invincibility Aura will be triggered, and players who trigger the Invincibility Aura will be teleported out of the Trial Space, failing the trial; those who fail will receive a bonus of all attributes increased by 1 point; System: After thirty minutes, the winners of the selection competition will descend into the various Trial Spaces one after another, please be cautious of these competitors! Like a waterfall, the system prompts appeared in front of Song Jian, and at the same time, a ten-minute countdown timer also appeared. Simultaneously, Song Jian felt a stinging pain on his exposed skin as if pricked by needles, his Vitality Points began to inexplicably decrease, and above his head floated numbers indicating -1 damage; This kind of loss was completely bearable for Song Jian, as the rate at which his Vitality Points recovered ensured he could survive in such an environment indefinitely; But Song Jian still actively started searching for the so-called protective gear, knowing well that this bleeding would gradually intensify with time, and eventually, it would become more than he could handle; This city was very much like the previously encountered Doomsday City, seemingly abandoned for hundreds of years, with a great deal of greenery having enveloped all the buildings, even the wide roads were cracked, with various plants spreading out from the gaps. The only difference from Doomsday City was that this city was utterly lifeless, without any signs of living creatures, not even a single monster; Song Jian randomly burst into a shop, where he discovered a bottle of beverage placed on the counter that was completely out of place with its surroundings, looking as if there wasnt a speck of dust on it, as though someone had just put it there. It was only when Song Jian picked up the beverage that he realized it was an energy drink for restoring Spirit Points, and that this bottle could only be used within the Assessment Space. Once he left the Assessment Space, the beverage would instantly disappear; The moment Song Jian picked up this beverage, all the recovery items in his inventory, whether they were for restoring Vitality Points or Spirit Points, whether they were for use in combat or only outside of combat, all turned gray. From that moment on, these recovery items could no longer be taken out of the inventory, becoming sealed; When Song Jian realized something was wrong and threw away the beverage in his hand, the sealed status of the recovery items in his inventory did not disappear. He checked, and they would not vanish until he left the sealed space; Damn it! Song Jians face turned ashen as he turned back and picked up the beverage again; Just by touching a potion, similar items I have will be sealed. If I pick up equipment or weapons, will they also seal my equipment and weapons, making them unusable? Song Jian suddenly became vigilant. Out of more than three hundred people, only one could remain in the end. Though it was called a survival trial, once the players encountered each other, battle was their only choice; Song Jian had many supplies in his inventory, which were now all sealed, meaning his logistical advantage had disappeared, and he needed to collect more items like the beverage; After searching the entire shop, Song Jian found two bottles of pills for replenishing Vitality Points; By then, the prickling pain on his skin was becoming more and more intense. Song Jian dared not delay and rushed to the next room. His primary concern now was not these supplies, but to find a protective suit within ten minutes; After searching three rooms in a row, Song Jian finally found a protective suit in a clothing shop. It was made of a film resembling plastic, light as a feather, and weightless when worn; Upon donning this protective suit, the prickling pain on his skin immediately disappeared, and his Vitality Points began to slowly recover, but what frustrated Song Jian was that after picking up the suit, all of his equipment, except for the necklace, accessories, and rings, were automatically removed and sealed in his inventory; This meant that at that moment, Song Jian was as if he had left the game and returned to the real world, losing all equipment bonuses; Its simply unpredictable, but all players who entered here should have lost their equipment bonuses as well, otherwise, theyll be automatically kicked out after ten minutes! Song Jian thought to himself; Song Jians equipment was far superior to most players. With the supplies and equipment sealed, the gap between him and the other players began to slowly close; I cant keep picking up items in this space, or else my accessories, rings, and necklaces might also get sealed! Song Jian thought to himself; But just then, an item emitting a purple-red glow suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian, causing him to open his mouth wide in disbelief. PS: Thanks to Hopes for Tomorrow for tipping 100 starting coins~ Chapter 862 - 863 Elimination_1 Chapter 862: Chapter 863 Elimination_1 Damn it, how can this be? Song Jians eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and an expression of shock appeared on his face. He looked at the weapon in front of him, radiating a purplish-red glow, and cursed inwardly, Epic weapons, damn it, have epic weapons become as common as cabbages here, starting to flood the streets? This was, after all, an epic dagger. In this Trial Space, were epic weapons just casually thrown around on the streets? Song Jians equipment had been sealed, but his weapons had not been sealed and could be summoned at any moment. However, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword was only an epic-quality one-handed sword, which he had obtained after paying a great price and spending a lot of time. But now, a weapon of the same quality as the Sky-breaking Sword was blatantly placed before him, making all his previous efforts seem like a joke. However, Song Jian was certain that such weapons could only be used within the Trial Space and couldnt be taken out. Yet, this would increase the chances of other players obtaining epic weapons, further narrowing the gap between him and the other players. Song Jian gave the weapon a resentful glance, gritted his teeth, and turned his head to search elsewhere; apart from a protective suit, he now wore only a single layer of clothes with no defensive power, and had to find more armor. ... If youve got the guts, let me find a few pieces of epic armor! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw a piece of equipment radiating a dark gold glow casually placed on a garbage can at a corner of a distant street. While this made Song Jian feel frustrated, he couldnt help but run towards the garbage can; As Song Jian approached the garbage can, he suddenly felt a chilling threat, as if someone was aiming a life-threatening weapon at his temple. Song Jian instinctively lunged forward and then rolled toward a low wall on the side. Thump~ A soft sound was heard, and a fist-sized hole appeared in the wall next to the garbage can, causing Song Jian to break out in a cold sweat. Without the protection of the Emperor Ant Suit, his current defense was utterly unable to withstand such a terrifying strike. If it were not for his powerful perception, a moments hesitation just now might have left him severely injured or even kicked out of the assessment space. Following the direction of the attack, Song Jians perception spread out like a tidal wave. Less than a hundred meters away, on a tall building, a player in protective gear was hastily putting away a dark gold sniper rifle and seemed to be evacuating the scene. Song Jians perception within a ten-meter radius allowed him to detect any detail, even if someone was hiding underground, they couldnt escape his notice. However, beyond ten meters, his perception became very vague. A distance of one hundred meters was the limit of his perception; beyond that, he could no longer sense that player. In no time, the player had moved out of the range of Song Jians perception, disappearing quickly from sight. Didnt expect to encounter fishing law enforcement just after entering the game? Song Jian snorted coldly, not even glancing at the dark gold equipment on the garbage can. He instead followed the wall corner, chasing in the direction the player had left; It was only a bit over a hundred meters away. Even after taking some detours, Song Jian quickly caught up. A fleeting shadow darted around the corner, and a fierce look appeared on Song Jians face. With a thought, the Soul Wander skill was activated, and his speed instantly reached its limit. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An invisible figure, like a ghost, appeared behind the player who was hurrying away. Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, slashing fiercely at the player; Instantly, around his transparent figure, nearly twenty Spirit Swords appeared, slashing at the player like torrential rain; The level 3 Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision could now almost instantly kill any elite BOSS of the same level, and using it against a player who had lost all their equipments defense and had less than fifteen hundred Vitality Points was like using a cannon to swat a fly. The player only felt a pain in his back as a brilliant golden light screen rose directly up. What, how is this possible? Did he just instantly kill me? The player was shocked to his core, and the remaining Spirit Swords continued to strike the invincible light screen like torrential rain. The surging energy made the players heart tremble with fear as he watched the ripples on the light screen, feeling that it might shatter at any moment. Damn it, what kind of luck is this, to have encountered such a terrifying player! Just as he turned his head to catch a glimpse of the imposing figure he had provoked, his vision blurred, and he turned into a stream of white light, flying into the air. At that moment, the player count in the corners of everyones vision in the Trial Space suddenly ticked down by one, inducing a sense of urgency among the remaining players. Good thing Im still maintaining an advantage in terms of skill power for now! Song Jian played with his sword, smiled slightly, and sheathed the long sword into his dantian. System: You have eliminated Trial Player Jiang Dayun. Trial Points +1, these points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. Eliminating a rival and getting points and rewards thrilled Song Jian, although it was a pity he didnt yet know what these points could be exchanged for, but in any case, the more points, the better. After eliminating a player, Song Jian continued to search forward. It was then that he suddenly found a book emitting a Dark Gold glow lying next to a fallen telephone pole in the street. Damn! Song Jians face immediately turned sour as he walked slowly towards the book, only to discover Chaotic Blade Skill written boldly on its cover. Can one even find high-level Skill Books lying around here? Song Jian suddenly felt an urgency, as the gap in strength between him and the other players narrowed. With time, other players would obtain more Epic-Quality equipment and skills, and then Song Jian would have a real headache. Should I end things quickly? Song Jian frowned, staring at the Skill Book in front of him, pondering a solution: This city is too big, its simply impossible to find all the players in a short time. Although the deadly light ring at the edges keeps driving people towards the city center, it shrinks by one kilometer every ten minutes, it would take at least a whole day to shrink to the center of the city Song Jian glanced at the Chaotic Blade Skill Book within arms reach, sighed, and was about to turn away. He was not about to give up the Thousand Swords Art and Soul Wander for a mere Epic-Quality Skill Book. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly received a system notification. System: You have found the Skill Book Chaotic Blade Skill, would you like to devour it to enhance the proficiency of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision? What, the Skill Books in this Assessment Space can actually enhance the proficiency of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision? Song Jian shivered, his face showing an incredulous expression: How is this possible? Chapter 863 - 864 Battle_1 Chapter 863: Chapter 864 Battle_1 Everything within the Trial Space, including items, can only be used within the space and cannot be taken out. Even skills would be directly deleted upon leaving. Song Jians Thousand Swords Art was a Legendary Level skill, and he wouldnt have it sealed for a Dark Gold Quality skill, but if he could use these skills to improve the proficiency of his Thousand Swords Art, even if it was only effective in the Trial Space and would disappear after leaving, for Song Jian, it still represented an enhancement of his strength; Devour! Song Jian inwardly commanded. Instantly, a purple-golden light flashed in his skill column, enveloping the Chaotic Blade Skill Book before him. In a short while, the Skill Book vanished, and the proficiency of his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision in the skill column had increased by a small notch; ... Hmm, the proficiency gained isnt much! Song Jian frowned slightly. A Dark Gold Quality Skill Book should at least increase the proficiency of his Thousand Swords Art by one-fifth of three levels, but now it only increased by one-fiftieth, which was merely one-tenth the effect of a typical Dark Gold Quality Skill Book; Forget it, its free loot anyway, a little less is fine, Song Jian shook his head, closed his skill column, and turned to leave the place; More than three hundred players were scattered in an abandoned city, much like a handful of sand tossed in the desert. If it werent for incredibly good luck, it would be quite difficult to encounter others in the early stages of the trial. Therefore, aside from Song Jian eliminating one player, the remaining player count hadnt changed much in the first thirty minutes; However, this situation wouldnt last long. As the deadly halo at the citys edge further shrank, intense conflicts would erupt among the players in the trial; By this time, players who had passed the selection had started to enter the Trial Space one after another, and the number of remaining players had directly broken through five hundred. These players, who did not possess the first-order Combat Power and had entered half an hour late, were at a disadvantage. But one should not underestimate these individuals. To stand out from several thousand players, they surely had their trump cards. Moreover, in the Trial Space, as long as they were careful and as time passed, the gap between these newly entered players and those with first-order Combat Power would narrow; Nevertheless, due to the random nature of entry into the Trial Space, some of the players who had passed the selection found themselves randomly placed near those with first-order Combat Power. Players who had been searching for more than half an hour were now equipped with gear, almost none of which were below Dark Gold Quality. Some had even found one or two Dark Gold Level or Epic Level skills suitable for themselves, and their strength had undergone a drastic change, increasing by several tens of times; Seeing new players just entering the game, still looking confused, they immediately raised their slaughter knives and eliminated everyone they came across, reducing the number of players quickly from five hundred to fewer than four hundred; Forty minutes later, Song Jian was already equipped with a set of Dark Gold Quality gear, which included two Epic pieces: a Wrath Helmet and Demons Gauntlets. Although these pieces were individual and the overall effect was slightly inferior to his Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, the difference was limited; Song Jian was searching for other players while getting accustomed to the skills that came with his new equipment. If he did not master these newly acquired skills quickly, he could make grave errors in battle so minimal they could lead to significant consequences; As for Skill Books, Song Jian had found five or six, but only three were suitable for his use. He sacrificed all these skills in one go, raising the proficiency of his Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision by nearly one-fifth; Boom~ From a tall building ahead, a sudden explosion sounded, and the building collapsed with a thunderous crash, stirring up waves of dust. Amid the dust, magical energy kept flashing. Song Jians eyes brightened. It seemed there were players fighting up ahead; As Song Jian approached, he found that ahead was a group of players engaged in a melee, around a dozen of them attacking each other. They appeared to be fighting individually, rather conservatively. At that moment, Song Jian also noticed that like sharks smelling blood, more players were beginning to converge on this area. The battle ahead was about three to four hundred meters away from where Song Jian was, which was beyond his perception range. However, the attack range of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was a thousand meters. Song Jian hid in a concealed corner, holding the Sky-breaking Sword and swung it towards the combatants. Instantly, more than thirty Spirit Swords appeared around him. Song Jian gave a rough position with his mind and then let go of control. The Spirit Swords scattered and flew towards the fray. Seven or eight swords flew beyond the target range, with only about twenty exploding within the battleground of the players. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom, boom, boom~ Another series of intense explosions followed. After releasing Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, Song Jian immediately moved to another dark corner. In just a short time, he received three system notifications; System: You have eliminated trial player Zhao Haitao. Trial points +1. These points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. System: You have eliminated trial player Wang Zufa. Trial points +1. These points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. System: You have eliminated trial player Sun Hai. Trial points +1. These points can be exchanged for trial rewards after the trial ends. Only killed three players? Thats a bit of a pity, Song Jian glanced at the added points and thought to himself. The power of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision was not something these players could withstand; each Spirit Sword could now cause damage exceeding a thousand points. If the damage amplification effect was triggered, or if a critical hit occurred, even a heavily armored Shield Warrior could be killed in one strike. The total damage from that one hit could have wiped out all the players who were fighting, but with only three system notifications, it was clear that most of the damage had been wasted. This had a lot to do with Song Jians perception range. His current limit for perception range was only one hundred meters, and the control range was merely ten meters. Beyond one hundred meters, Song Jian couldnt sense the existence of others, so he couldnt lock on to them. If the previous battle had been within Song Jians perception range, he could have directed each Spirit Sword at an enemy for a precise strike. However, besides those fighting players, the surroundings were also fraught with danger, and rashly approaching would not only expose Song Jians own position after eliminating those combatants but also result in him being fired upon by onlooking players, which would be more trouble than its worth. This is a survival trial, not a contest of who kills more people or who has higher points! Song Jian thought to himself, his gaze shifting towards a tall building not far away. Chapter 864 - 865: NPC Professionals_1 Chapter 864: Chapter 865: NPC Professionals_1 If it werent for those high-quality items in the Trial Space, Song Jian would probably have charged out and wreaked havoc by now. With his current equipment and skills, he completely possesses an overwhelming strength against the average player; However, this Trial Space clearly wasnt created for him alone. Those high-quality equipment and skills are enough to make even Song Jian envious, let alone the average players who have obtained these items. One could imagine how crazy they would become after discovering them. In this chaotic battle, theres no denying the element of lesser players wanting to experience the thrill of becoming powerful, as gaining entry into this Trial Space itself is a feat C none of the players here are fools, and those who have obtained the trial tokens are considered elites among the players; The sudden attack woke the battling players up a bit, and they realized that many people looking to take advantage had surrounded them. They instantly lost interest in continuing to fight, retreated to a safe distance from each other, and then turned to flee; But having exposed themselves, they inevitably became targets. Soon after, the sounds of battle could be heard from afar again, but this time the combatants seemed restrained, not causing too much of a stir and containing the skirmish within a small area, seeking a quick resolution. Now is not the time for the real battle Song Jian thought to himself. Only when the toxic aura further narrowed, forcing everyone together, then would the most intense fighting erupt; ... Song Jian glanced at the electronic map. The toxic aura had shrunk by less than one-fifth of Doomsday Citys area; it would probably take more than ten hours to cover the entire city; However, just as Song Jian was about to close the map and head to the city center, he suddenly noticed that the deep green toxic aura had sped up its contraction significantly; Why is this happening? Song Jian furrowed his brow. The velocity of the toxic auras contraction at the citys edge had suddenly increased, and the final battle might now occur several hours earlier. Moreover, within the toxic aura, protective suits were useless. With each contraction, the auras damage multiplied several times, and by the end, its power could likely instantly kill any player; I must hurry to the city center! Song Jian thought urgently, and his speed involuntarily increased yet again. Just then, Song Jian felt a faint current of air brush past the back of his head, and alarm bells went off in his mind. Without even the chance to dodge, he instinctively used the Soul Wander skill, turning his body transparent. The next moment, a dagger blade surfaced with a hint of dark green toxic poison, plunging viciously into the back of Song Jians head, and a Immune floating above his head; With a violent turn of his body, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword slashed fiercely toward his attacker, as a figure slowly emerged from the void; Interesting! A chilling smile appeared on the figures lips, and his eyes fixed on Song Jian as if he were a lone wolf. He withdrew the dagger, faced Song Jian, but moved backward rapidly as if pulled by an invisible rope; Trying to run? Song Jians eyes narrowed, and he stomped hard on the ground, shooting towards the person like lightning; You cant catch me. I am the wind, can you catch the wind, hahaha! The man laughed arrogantly, his eyes filled with mockery as he looked at Song Jian: Dont hurry; youve caught my attention. We will meet again, wait for the next time The mans speed increased, and he even outpaced Song Jian, who had used the Soul Wander; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure transformed into a streak of light, as his Sky-breaking Sword fiercely pierced toward the opponent; sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ambusher only felt a blur before his eyes, and by the time he could see Song Jian clearly, his chest had already been pierced by the Sky-breaking Sword, and a damage number of over nine hundred points floated up from his head; How is this possible? The ambushers eyes showed a look of disbelief. His escape skill, acquired in the Assessment Space, was an epic-level escape skill. Once his target was locked on, the distance between himself and the target would either increase or decrease over time; However, whether it expanded or shrank had to be decided in the instant the target was locked. It was an ability very suitable for escaping or pursuing; Moreover, this skill was especially designed to counter those with Acceleration Skills. The faster the opponents speed, the more his own speed would increase; But the increase in his speed, after all, needed a process, similar to charging or skills like the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, which could perfectly restrain him. Before the ambush, he had specifically observed Song Jian, and only after confirming that the other party was not a warrior did he make his move. Unexpectedly, the other party possessed a skill even more terrifying than a charge; After being hit by the first sword, the ambusher lost control over his body, immediately lifted off the ground, and found himself floating in the air. The following eight swords directly turned his body into a funnel. If he were a common player, the damage from the Mysterious Moonlight Sword alone would have been enough to instantly kill him, but after Song Jian unleashed all nine swords, the opponents body still showed no sign of an Invincibility Aura, which struck him as odd; Such a high Vitality Points threshold exceeded that of normal players by far, nearly comparable to a level thirty-something elite BOSS. Since an Invincibility Aura didnt appear, Song Jians attacks naturally didnt stop. The inherent skill of the Sky-breaking Sword, the Invisible Sword Array, was immediately released, engulfing the man in a grey fog of swords; There were too many nearby players at the time, and using the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision would be too conspicuous. It was quieter to use the Five Elements Sword Array. The sword mist filled the area, and no sound from within could escape. Even if someone saw it, they would just think it was ordinary mist; Within the mist, the ambusher wore a look of madness and despair, howling in desperation while frantically trying to block the five swords of the Five Elements attacking him. Blood gushed from his wounds, and damage numbers close to a thousand floated above his head; Thirty thousand Vitality Points? Song Jian, looking at the ambusher struggling frantically within the mist, involuntarily furrowed his brows. The ambusher had already lost over thirty thousand Vitality Points but was still not showing any signs of falling, an impossible scenario for a player. It was at that moment Song Jian suddenly recalled that during the battle for the token, it was not only players involved; the NPCs, upon learning of the tokens existence, had pounced on it like mad dogs, some even resorting to special measures just to enter Doomsday City shrouded by the Protection Black Mist. Could it be that in this assessment, in addition to players, there are also NPCs with professions within the game? Song Jian stared at the struggling ambusher in the mist, his mind racing with speculation; PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 865 - 866 Deadly Poison Aura_1 Chapter 865: Chapter 866 Deadly Poison Aura_1 The space of the Five Elements Sword Array was a murky gray, as if it was the visage of the heavens and the earth at the beginning of chaos. Within this space, five swords of varying colors drew mysterious trajectories through the air, launching endless attacks on any creature within, without rest, until their life was extinguished; The NPC assailant who ambushed Song Jian kept his gaze locked onto the five long swords, thinking that destroying them would break the space. However, existing somewhere between spectral and tangible, the swords suffered minimal damage when colliding with the assailants dagger; In just three short minutes, the assailant in the space had already lost over ten thousand Vitality Points. By now, Song Jian could confirm that his opponent was an NPC, as only NPC professions loaded with the elite BOSS template would possess such an abundance of Vitality Points; Song Jians Spirit Points and Sword Qi Value continued to deplete while maintaining the Five Elements Sword Array, the expenditure was huge even for him. He had thought he was trapping a player, to his surprise, it was an elite BOSSand this one was much more formidable than other elite BOSSes of the same level, with Vitality Points several times higher than its peers; This is like a giant punching bag. Now its a battle of attrition, to see whether your Vitality Points run out first or my Spirit Points, Song Jian thought to himself. In the sword formation space, the assailants Vitality Points were dropping nearly a thousand points per second. Despite his struggles, without understanding the principles of the sword formation space, his efforts were in vain. He could only watch as his Vitality Points rapidly decreased in chunks, powerless to do anything; ... As death drew closer and the attacker could no longer bear the fear, he began to loudly plead for mercy, which confirmed Song Jians suspicion: he was indeed an NPC professional; Spare me, I am willing to become your Follower. I am an Assassin, I am willing to forfeit this trial. I can help you become the final victor! the attacker shouted loudly in the space, his face filled with fear. Song Jian pulled out a drink he had found and downed it, replenishing his nearly depleted Spirit Points. Unmoved by the attackers pleas for mercy, Even if he became a Follower, even a slave, there was the potential for betrayal. The privilege of having ones own profession could compel anyone to gamble with their life, let alone merely betray? Song Jian, expressionless, kept channeling his Sword Qi and Spirit Points. The golden Sword Qi provided a damage bonus to the Five Elements Sword Array. As time passed, the power of the sword formation grew, eventually surpassing the endurance of the assailant. His speed could no longer keep up with the attacks of the five long swords. A scream echoed through the sword formation; it wasnt long before the assailant, his body covered in sword marks, lay on the grounda lifeless corpse; At that moment, the murky sword fog slowly dissipated, and the five long swords merged back into one, flying towards Song Jian; Hmm? Song Jian narrowed his eyes at the body of the attacker, feeling puzzled. Wasnt there supposed to be no death in the assessment space? Why then had this NPC been killed by him? Could it be that NPC professionals arent protected during the trials? Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at the body of the attacker, around his corpse there lay more than a dozen items glowing in various colors, with the lowest quality being Dark Gold, most of them of Epic Level, and even some of Legendary Level; Are these all items he gathered in the assessment space, all dropping upon death? Song Jian murmured to himself. Picking through the dropped items, Song Jian obtained three pieces of epic equipment, replacing his golden quality gear, then scooped up all the supplies that had burst forth and fixed his attention on seven or eight skill books. All of these skill books were high-tier, and Song Jian let the Thousand Swords Art devour them all in one go, slightly increasing its proficiency. The skill books in this space seemed to be quite diluted; had they been outside this space, such a quantity of high-quality skill books would have improved the Thousand Swords Art by two or three levels, but now, its level had only increased by about a third; These NPC professionals, theyre actually not included in the remaining count. Song Jian looked at the unchanged remaining count and was startled. If that were the case, there might be far more than four hundred people undergoing the assessment in this space; Just then, sounds of battle rang out again in the city, but this time several places erupted in conflict at once. The toxic aura had only contracted by a third of the entire city, and the battles now were just small skirmishes. Song Jian glanced at the map, noting that the toxic aura behind him was less than ten kilometers away. It seemed he needed to pick up the pace. It was at this moment that Song Jian received another system prompt; Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Test player Charlie Ritz has fallen in the public area, eliminated by the toxic aura, all points cleared; What, killed by the toxic aura and all points are lost? Song Jian was taken aback, shook his head, and continued rushing toward the center of the city. Meanwhile, the players involved in the surrounding battles seemed to have been startled by this system prompt as well. Soon, almost all the battles stopped, and everyone headed towards the central area of the city; Ten minutes later, Song Jian shockingly discovered that when he looked back, he could see a dense green light screen advancing toward the city center. Its contraction speed seemed to have increased significantly; After observing it for a while, Song Jian immediately turned and ran. The speed at which the toxic aura was closing in had now surpassed the running speed of a regular player. If this continued, by the time it had shrunk to half the city, likely all players without an acceleration skill would be engulfed by the toxic aura; Being overtaken by the toxic aura would mean not only elimination and disqualification but also the loss of all accumulated points. This would be an unacceptable outcome for many players. Of course, those players who had not yet eliminated anyone would be unconcerned, but to be disqualified from the unique professional assessment over the toxic aura would always be somewhat hard to accept; Rumble, rumble~ From a distance on the road, a sound like the roar of a wild beast suddenly emerged, drawing the attention of almost every player nearby to the road. There, a six-wheeled armored vehicle was emitting thick smoke, tearing down the road. Any obstacles in front of it were sent flying to the side by the armored car; Transport vehicles, there must be transport vehicles in this space! A player realized with sudden clarity and began searching for a garage-like place, hoping to find a vehicle that could be started; Song Jian stared at the armored vehicle, then smacked his head, remembering he too had a mount. If not for this armored cars reminder, it might have taken Song Jian a long while to remember. PS: Thank you Deadly Countdown for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 866 - 867 Bridgehead Sniping_1 Chapter 866: Chapter 867 Bridgehead Sniping_1 Song Jian could now summon both of his battle pets, but only the Black Dragon could serve as a flying mount. However, revealing the Black Dragon at this moment might attract the attention of all other players. If that led to them being besieged, it could end up being more trouble than it was worth; After pondering for a moment, Song Jian took out a motorcycle key and summoned his original ride, a Harley-like single-rider motorcycle; Seeing Song Jian on the motorcycle, the eyes of the players lit up instantly, and some even harbored thoughts of snatching the motorcycle. But Song Jian was driving too fast, and even with the use of Acceleration Skills, they couldnt catch up, only watching as the motorcycle sped away into the distance. The poisonous aura would shrink every ten minutes, and it had been an hour since the game started. The speed of the poisonous auras contraction had increased several times and had now surpassed the running speed of an ordinary player. Moreover, every ten minutes, the speed of this contraction would accelerate, virtually forcing all players to head to the city center as quickly as possible. The roads of this abandoned city were also far from smooth, with damaged vehicles strewn about everywhere, in addition to many areas overtaken by weeds and plants. ... Sometimes Song Jian had no choice but to take detours, which caused more and more players to notice someone riding a motorcycle, with the number of people looking for vehicles also increasing; Soon, Song Jian arrived at a bridge crossing a river. The bridge was at least two hundred meters long, flanked by countless steel cables as thick as arms. On the bridge deck were several cars emitting thick smoke, seemingly damaged, with items casting a purplish-red glow scattered near them; A sense of tension gripped Song Jian, just as a dull roar sounded next to his ear. Bang~ It was the distinct sound of a sniper rifle. Song Jians heart trembled, and he instinctively squeezed the brake, steering the motorcycle behind a stout bridge pillar. Bang! Another sniper rifle shot rang out, and Song Jian noticed that the number of survivors had decreased by one following the sound of the gunshot; Someone is ambushing ahead! Song Jians heart sank. At that moment, Song Jian saw five or six people slowly swimming toward the other bank from under the bridge. Meanwhile, the person on the opposite side of the bridge with a sniper rifle was aiming precisely at those few people on the surface of the water. Bang, bang, bang~ Splashes blossomed on the water surface. The swimmers were incredibly fast, and Song Jian even noticed that one person was always submerged, apparently possessing an item that allowed them to breathe underwater. A thought crossed Song Jians mind, and his figure slowly disappeared. His epic necklace came with a Stealth Skill that easily allowed him to enter a stealth state. Creeping slowly along the edge of the bridge, Song Jian arrived at the cars billowing black smoke. Around the vehicles, three bodies were strewn about, with several pieces of epic loot scattered around them. Song Jian carefully selected his loot, swapping all of his equipment for epic gear. Although these items could only be used in this trial and would vanish upon leaving, for Song Jian at the moment, upgrading his gear had increased his strength by at least half compared to when he first entered the game. Among the equipment were scattered five Skill Books and Skill Scrolls. Song Jian seized the opportunity to absorb all of them, increasing the proficiency of Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision to just over halfway; Its a pity I cant level up. I wonder if this proficiency will be retained after leaving here? Song Jian glanced at the level three Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision and mused to himself. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard the roar of car engines behind him as two trucks and a sports car successively charged onto the bridge; Song Jian saw that there were six people on the three vehicles, who seemed to have formed a temporary alliance. They did not notice anything unusual on the bridge, seemingly ignoring the damaged cars smoking up ahead, and sped forward at an extremely fast pace; Bang! A sniper bullet drilled viciously into the right tire of the lead car, the enormous impact flipping the vehicle to the right, while the two cars behind simultaneously slammed on their brakes. Several people quickly jumped out and took cover behind their vehicles; Theres a sniper ahead! Brent pulled a longbow from behind his back and looked out through the vehicles rearview mirror; Hes really lucky to have randomly ended up here! A man wielding a longsword and clad in heavy armor peered half his head out to take a quick glance forward, then swiftly drew back and said, Its in the villa on the opposite side of the bridge, third floor. I saw the reflection of his scope! Brent, can you hit him? Are you kidding? The distance is over one hundred and sixty meters. My range cant reach that far, and I cant draw my bow as fast as he shoots. The moment I dare to stand up, he could take me out instantly! Brent gritted his teeth; sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Youre wearing three pieces of epic equipment, how could he possibly kill you in one shot? exclaimed the player holding a dagger next to him. And how do you know that the opponents weapon isnt an epic piece of equipment? Brent retorted. Just then, another gunshot sounded. The player on the opposite side, seeing that the group on the bridge had not shown themselves, turned his attention to the players swimming desperately below the bridge. Kai Lun, stealth over there and see if you can take him down! Brent shouted to the player with the dagger; Sure, I also want to test how powerful this epic dagger really is! Saying this, Kai Luns figure gradually faded and disappeared into thin air. Seeing Kai Lun heading towards the other side of the bridge, the group looked down below. At that moment, another player emerged with an Invincibility Aura. Aside from the one who had been stealthily underwater all along, there were now only three players left. Brent, why dont you take out those three guys? the player holding the longsword said in a low voice, eyeing the trio. Wait a minute, let them draw the fire from the other side, and give Kai Lun some cover time, said another player; All these players were from the same battle alliance, allowing them to form a temporary team. Otherwise, only one person would survive this trial, a zero-sum game. Even if players formed teams, most of their effort would likely be spent watching their teammates, to their own detriment. As they watched Kai Luns transparent figure get closer to the opposite side of the bridge, suddenly a violent explosion came from across the bridge, blasting Kai Luns figure into the air. Landmine! The group shouted in unison, looking ahead; Just at that moment, the boom of a sniper rifle rang out, and Kai Lun, mid-air, manifested an Invincibility Aura, and was quickly teleported out of the assessment space; This scene made Song Jians heart sink as he watched from not too far away, realizing Kai Lun had become his decoy. If not for Kai Lun being blown up and eliminated, it would have been Song Jian himself. Chapter 867 - 868 Summoning_1 Chapter 867: Chapter 868 Summoning_1 Looking at the big hole at the end of the bridge emitting white smoke, Song Jian squinted his eyes and carefully observed. There must be more than one landmine there, and the sniper hiding in the villa on the opposite side of the bridge didnt want anyone to pass through here; At this moment, player strength had greatly increased, so if they were ordinary landmines, they simply wouldnt have been able to instantly kill the sneaking player. These must be high-explosive landmines with tremendous power, or even more fearsome tactical blasting landmines. With the bridgehead blocked, Song Jian looked down at the river beneath the bridge. The river was quite wide, with concrete riverbanks on both sides. The surface of the river was at least a dozen meters below the riverbanks, so those who wanted to cross to the other side either had to go over the bridge or swim under it, followed by climbing up the sloped foundation at the end of the bridge. If there was a flying mount, one could also fly straight over this bridge! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a shrill cry came from afar in the sky, where a giant vulture was rapidly carrying a player towards the citys center; Meanwhile, a hovercraft on the river was searching along the bank for a place to land, and further away, several players were using ropes to climb the dozen meter-high riverbanks. If left un-sniped, they would quickly be able to cross the river and enter the opposite side. ... Thinking one can become the ultimate winner just by holding a bridge is obviously impossible. I wonder if he will give up this place and move into the city center first to seize some advantageous terrain? Song Jian pondered. Bang~ Another gunshot sounded, and one more player in the river was eliminated. Clearly, the sniper on the other side had no intention of giving up the advantageous terrain. After all, eliminating each person earns a point. Although I dont know what the points can be exchanged for yet, clearly they must be part of the competitors rewards! Song Jian thought to himself. The snipers weapon on the other side was evidently also a high-quality sniper rifle, at least of epic quality, and possibly even legendary. Otherwise, it could not possibly cause such significant damage to the players. Song Jian estimated that, even if he encountered it, he wouldnt last more than three shots unless he used his Soul Wander ability. Just then, the sounds of battle suddenly erupted from the villa at the end of the bridge. Song Jians eyes lit up it looked like someone had stealthily made their way into the villa and launched an attack on the sniper; Constantly sniping from the bridgehead had actually already revealed his position. As long as one could cross the bridge, it was very easy to ambush him, and those who used sniper rifles were generally long-range professionals. Once they were approached closely, all their weaknesses would be laid bare; Not only did Song Jian sense the battle ahead, but many players behind him who had rushed onto the bridge only to be stopped by a sniper rifle, also noticed the fight in front. They thought their opportunity had come; At this moment, a player clad in a black robe exuding the aura of the Abyss stepped forward, waving the magic staff in his hand and chanting an Abyssal Spell; Within a short time, space was torn apart, and a demon with legs growing from its head and its body engulfed in red flames crawled out from the Spatial Rift; It roughly yanked at the edges of the Spatial Rift, making it slightly larger. Its actions caused the player who was casting an Abyssal Spell to go pale, as a trickle of fresh blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. He glared fiercely at the demon, yet his gaze held no real threat. He could only struggle to maintain the existence of the Spatial Rift; Soon, demons from the Abyss over two meters tall crawled out of the rift, howling up at the sky. Their crimson eyes fixed on the summoner, revealing malicious intent; One by one, the Abyssal demons emerged until a total of five were summoned. The Space-Time Rift couldnt withstand the strain and shattered completely. The Abyssal Summoner wiped the blood from his mouth, his expression twisting slightly. This was the first time he had summoned so many Abyssal demons, and controlling them placed great pressure on his soul; S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Charge forward and destroy all living creatures inside that villa! the Abyssal Summoner player bellowed, pointing at the villa where a battle was taking place; This is your first command to us and also the last. Once we complete it, we will regain our freedom. Now, start running, Summoner. As soon as the task is done, we will kill you first! An Abyssal demon said with sinister eyes and a savage smile on its face while staring down the player. Abyssal language was a compulsory course for Abyssal Summoners. After hearing what the demon had said, the Summoners face turned even paler, seemingly realizing he had made a colossal mistake; No, no, damn it, my power has grown too quickly, how could I forget the prohibitions of Abyssal Summoning! Panic surged across the players face. All creatures summoned from the Abyss would obey only one command and complete one task. After that, their contract with the summoner would be fulfilled. Once the task was completed, the Abyssal demons would regain their freedom and be bound by no constraints; At that point, these summoned demons often saw the one who had summoned them as an enemy and relentlessly pursued them; Therefore, Abyssal Summoners would only summon those demons they could deal with, or give them commands that essentially sent them to their deaths. But in this Assessment Space, where his powers had grown too fast, the Abyssal Summoner, with all his might, had summoned demons beyond his control. Most importantly, he had issued a foolish order. The players inside the villa could not possibly stand against five Abyssal demons, each as strong as a level 38 elite BOSS. As the Abyssal Summoner despaired, his companion suddenly pulled him aside and whispered, Have you forgotten about the landmines at the end of the bridge? Those are high-explosive landmines capable of instantly killing a level 38 player. Just those mines should be enough to deal with the big guys youve summoned! Indeed, well follow behind them and hurry across the bridge. Right now, they are the perfect meat shields! another player whispered, gradually moving and following behind the five Abyssal demons. By this time, more than twenty players had gathered on the bridge. During the stalemate, the corrosive aura was closing in at an accelerating pace, leaving them little time. This also led the twenty-plus players to form a temporary alliance. Even if they had to determine a winner, it would have to wait until after crossing the bridge; Chapter 877: 878: The Broken Divine Country_1 Chapter 877: Chapter 878: The Broken Divine Country_1 Youre called Hao Da? Song Jian directly interrupted Hao Da, who was still incessantly analyzing the items, and asked, Which city were you born in? Huh? Place of birth? What are you going to do? A hint of wariness appeared in Hao Das eyes as he took a step back and asked. Nothing much, do you know where Doomsday City is? Song Jian asked with a smile; The scope of territories within this game was immense, even for people from a single city in the real world, it could be thousands of miles apart, making it extremely difficult for them to gather. Doomsday City? I think Ive heard of it; it seems to be a location that the Transmission Array only recently connected to, but the cost to go there is too high, Ive never been! Hao Da said with a slight frown, shaking his head after pondering for a moment; Thats alright, as long as the Transmission Array is accessible, it seems it shouldnt be too far from Doomsday City! Song Jian nodded and said, Are you interested in joining the City of Hope Alliance, it is now the biggest alliance in Doomsday City! City of Hope? Hao Da paused, seemingly recalling something, and hurriedly took out a notebook from his inventory to flip through, saying as he browsed, Wait a moment, City of Hope Alliance, I remember this name Song Jian saw that, in the notebook that Hao Da was flipping through, a lot of information was densely recorded; Found it, City of Hope, damn, thats the alliance that built the first city in the vicinity, the one with the highest difficulty to join! Hao Da couldnt help exclaiming, raising his head to look at Song Jian, a hint of skepticism in his eyes. Only three hundred and two people are core members of the City of Hope Alliance, can you really get me in? Hao Da asked doubtfully; Forget about becoming a core member, are you interested in being an outer member? Song Jian said directly, If you join, after a period of assessment, you might well become a core member; think about it? Is there really a chance to become a core member? Dont lie to me! Song Jian hesitated; Haha, no problem, you just need to come to the Doomsday City Lords Mansion, and say Song Jian sent you, someone will take care of your joining! Song Jian patted Hao Das shoulder and laughed; Song Jian, Song Jian You, you are the leader of the City of Hope Alliance, you are the City Lord of City of Hope? Hao Das face showed surprise, and he looked incredulous. Thats right, Ill be waiting for you! Song Jian said, and then bought a golden skill point from the vending machine, directly adding it to the Thousands of Swords Ascension Art! Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision (Active), Level 5 (0%), Skill Effect: Summon 5-60 Spirit Swords, inflicting (Quantity * 160% Weapon Damage) points of damage on the target, and each Spirit Sword also has a chance to deepen the targets damage; Attack Range: 1000 meters; Skill Consumption: 140 points of Invisible Sword Qi; Skill Cooldown Time: 10 seconds; Skill Description: This skill is one of the core skills of the Swordsman Immortal profession, gathering tens of thousands of Spirit Swords, amassing tens of thousands of sword arts, with aura crisscrossing the heavens and earth, and Sword Qi facing everything, the Swords look disdainfully down upon all, mountains collapse, seas split, heaven and earth turn upside down! This skill cannot be improved by proficiency but can only be upgraded by consuming other skills/skill books! With Level 5 of the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, its power had greatly increased. Hao Da glanced at the vending machine and was momentarily stunned, somewhat puzzled, but he did not say anything more and nodded toward Song Jian, directly exiting the Assessment space; sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian closed his eyes slightly, sensing it spreading out in all directions like quicksilver. After not detecting anything unusual, he directly chose to exchange for the Shattered Divine Country. A seed about the size of a fingernail, emitting a purple-gold radiance, appeared from the void; after its appearance, it instantaneously transformed into a divine light and entered Song Jians brow; Song Jian soon felt an inexplicable connection to a bizarre region, as if mere thought would allow him entry; Moreover, this region, hidden who knows where, seemed to be calling out to him, as if it urgently needed him to enter. Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian did not directly enter the shattered Divine Country from this space but instead withdrew from the assessment space and returned to the Manor Castle of the City of Hope Alliance; Just as Song Jian left this starry sky, a figure slowly materialized about ten meters from the vending machinethis person was not a player, but the NPC professional Gases, who had stayed until the end, even going as far as to use Finger of Death on Song Jian. Gases, with eyes revealing a hint of hatred, had not only maxed out his Stealth Skill but, upon reaching max level, had also undergone a mutation and advanced to another level, making him undetectable even to Song Jians formidable spiritual perception; As Gases looked upon the star domain now empty save for himself, a smile crept onto his facehe knew Song Jian was the ultimate victor, and that even with his powerful attacks, the guarding BOSS must have surely perished by his hand. Gases believed that killing the BOSS had to yield score rewards, although he didnt know how much; Soon, Gases approached the vending machine, and within minutes, a shocked expression appeared on his face. On the vending machines interface, the sales count for Shattered Divine Country had become zero; Finally, Gases knew what Song Jian had purchased hereit was the best thing available throughout the entire star domain space; Doomsday City, huh, sneered Gases, his face twisting into a sinister smile as his figure slowly vanished; Upon returning to the Manor Castle in the City of Hope, Song Jian immediately relaxed. Everything in the assessment space had been too eerie, keeping his mind exceedingly tautonly within the confines of the Manor Castle could he truly unwind; Once back at the Manor Castle, that urgent voice calling out to him in his mind seemed to grow stronger. With a thought, Song Jian disappeared from the room in the Manor Castle; At this moment, Butler George gently knocked on the door. After a long silence, receiving no response, George slowly opened the door. Each time Song Jian returned to the Manor Castle, the butler would come to ask if there was anything he needed. However, today, even though George had felt Song Jians presence, upon entering the room, he couldnt find any trace of him; What has happened to the master George furrowed his brows, scrutinized the room, found nothing out of the ordinary, and slowly retreated, closing the door behind him; At this moment, Song Jian had arrived in a strange place that seemed like a semi-dimensional plane. The sky above and the distant land were full of immense space-time rifts. Around these rifts, there were mountains, plains, and lakesexcept that the mountains were scarred with ravines, with huge fissures spreading across them. The plains, on the other hand, were barren, with some areas even ablaze with scorching flame. As for the lakes, they resembled putrid ditches, mostly dried up with only a small murky pool remaining, above which swarms of mosquitos and flies buzzed. Chapter 878: 879 The Cost of Repair_1 Chapter 878: Chapter 879 The Cost of Repair_1 Song Jian looked at the dilapidated scene before him and was instantly stunned. This place was even more desolate than Doomsday City when he first entered it, devoid of any trace of life. He feared that in a few hundred years, this semi-dimensional plane would completely collapse. Such a semi-dimensional plane is actually so expensive, its simply Song Jian couldnt help but complain, just as he was about to leave disappointed, suddenly a soccer ball-sized orb of light appeared before him. Master, welcome back to the Divine Country! a childish voice came from within the orb, sounding like a five or six-year-old child speaking. You are Song Jian furrowed his brows. I am the spirit of this Divine Country. When Master is not here, I can take care of the Divine Country for Master! the orb of light explained. Divine Country, haha, how come I see this place as nothing but ruins? Song Jian shook his head and laughed. Master, this truly is the Divine Country, a place only deities can reside in! the orb of light said, Although Master is not yet a deity, your mark has already been imprinted onto this land of the Divine Country! This is what I bought for five hundred points. You have to know that five hundred points could at least buy five hundred attribute points. If I had bought all attribute points, my power by now could possibly even easily defeat those with second-tier combat power! Song Jian complained inwardly. Master, the resources of the Divine Country have been completely depleted. It will take one thousand points of divine power to repair this broken land! the spirit spoke directly, If there is no replenishment of divine power in the next five hundred years, then this Divine Country will fall! Divine power? Song Jian paused, a bitter and helpless smile appeared on his face. Do you think I have the power to supply you with divine power with my current strength? Master, if you cannot provide divine power, then souls will do as well. As long as Master can gather one million souls, you can just barely repair the Divine Country! the spirit continued. One thousand souls are equivalent to one point of divine power? Song Jian pondered. What use does this Divine Country have for me? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. The desolate land before him had diminished any interest he had in it. If it wasnt for the suddenly appeared spirit that made Song Jian feel somewhat intrigued, he would rather have wasted the five hundred points than show up in this space. The defense of the Divine Country is impregnable, and its whereabouts are impossible to trace. Only deities can discover the Divine Country, and only deities have the power to breach the Divine Country! the spirit continued, With Masters current power, the Divine Country can help you escape all threats to your life. With your minds guidance, Master can enter and exit the Divine Country at will, avoiding disaster! Song Jians eyes lit up. This use was indeed not bad. In this game where you have only one life, being able to save your life was the greatest utility. What else? Song Jian nodded slightly. The total area of the Divine Country is currently three hundred and twenty square kilometers. If Master has anything temporarily not in use, you can store it in the Divine Country, the spirit continued, The flow of time within the Divine Country can be adjusted at will. Any item, as long as it is within the Divine Country, will never decay! So its like a larger storage bag. Not bad, not bad! A smile appeared on Song Jians face as he asked, This means I can store living things in it, right? Living beings can also be brought into the Divine Country? If Master can fully repair the Divine Country, in theory, you could store living creatures within. However, in the Divine Country, these creatures will gradually be transformed into holy spirits. The only beings that can survive in the Divine Country, apart from gods, are spirits, the spirit continued. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I see! Song Jian nodded, and said, What else is there? There are many functions of the Divine Country! the spirit went on, But most of the functions can only be utilized after the repairs are completed. I hope Master can repair the Divine Country as soon as possible! A million souls! Song Jian sighed and asked, Do they all have to be human? Of course not, Master. Its best to hunt those powerful creatures, the stronger the creature, the more abundant its soul energy. A standard unit of soul energy is equivalent to the soul strength of a level thirty elite BOSS! Ling explained. Hiss~! Song Jian took a sharp breath; the difficulty of this repair was much greater than he had imagined. A million level thirty elite BOSSeseven if he worked tirelesslyit might take several years to accomplish. Do I have to hunt these powerful creatures alone? It will tire me to death! Song Jian couldnt help but say. Master can build altars elsewhere and sacrifice living powerful creatures so that the Divine Country can extract their souls! Moreover, Master, you can use soul energy to create Storage Spirit Beads. These items can be worn by others who, upon killing monsters, can directly store the monsters souls Ling continued. If thats the case, its not so difficult after all! Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Since he could enlist the help of others, then restoring the Divine Country was not as difficult as he had thought. Master, here are the instructions for constructing the altar and the methods for making the Storage Spirit Beads! After saying this, Ling transmitted a stream of information to Song Jian, including methods for constructing the altar and making Storage Spirit Beads. Alright, Ill get to repairing this place as soon as possible. Song Jian looked around again, and the widespread devastation made him sigh slightly. Even gods have their days of defeat and death; he was merely someone who had inherited some unique professional skillswhat was there to be proud of? With a thought, Song Jian returned to his room in Manor Castle. It was indeed very convenient to enter the Divine Country; in addition to the Enemy of Death God skill, Song Jian had acquired another powerful life-saving measure. Soon, Song Jian sent the material list for constructing the altar and making Storage Spirit Beads to Wang Qi, instructing him to collect these materials. By the way, Wang Qi, has anyone in the alliance encountered especially powerful monsters? Song Jian asked. Especially powerful? Of course, I have a map of the BOSS distribution areas on hand. Almost all the elite and lord-level BOSSes near the City of Hope Alliance are included in it! Wang Qi said. Have you discovered any BOSS that is more formidable than the lord-level? Song Jian inquired. Song Jian had never seen a second-tier monster, but he suspected that they must be much more formidable than the lord-level ones. BOSSes more formidable than the lord-level? Wang Qi was startled. It was widely known that at this stage, not to mention lord-level, even elite-level BOSSes were not something an ordinary player could handle. Encountering one often meant summoning friends and forming teams to hunt together. City lord, when we encounter lord-level BOSSes, we have to hide. As for those stronger than lord-level, even if we did see them, we wouldnt recognize them! Wang Qi expressed his difficulty. Upon hearing this, Song Jian was taken aback, then shook his head. Wang Qi was right; lord-level BOSSes were already the limit for players. Encountering one often required dozens or even hundreds of players to have a chance of taking it down. As for BOSSes stronger than lord-level, if ordinary players encountered one, they likely wouldnt even have a chance to escape. City lord, I once went to a place, but even before I entered, I felt a terrifying sensation that was so horrifying, I dared not step even half a step inside. In hindsight, if there really are BOSSes more formidable than lord-level ones, they would probably only appear there Wang Qi hesitated for a long time before finally saying in a low voice. Chapter 879: 880 Heart Speech Grass_1 Chapter 879: Chapter 880 Heart Speech Grass_1 The place Wang Qi spoke of was a vast swamp located thirty kilometers southwest of Doomsday City, filled with mud pits of various sizes everywhere. Some of these pits were so shallow that they couldnt even cover ones feet, while others could swallow hundreds of people without a single ripple; The air throughout the swamp was permeated with a poisonous fog full of corrosive properties, the gas exuding vibrant hues of colors, which under the sunlight, appeared as if one was in a dreamlike realm. This is Song Jian gazed at the poison fog swamp emitting a strange glow in front of him, his brow deeply furrowed. Ordinary players dare not even talk about exploring this place, for merely approaching it was extremely dangerous. However, Song Jians innate passive skill Thick Skin once again took effect, directly immunizing him against the corrosive damage of the poisonous fog. Of course, on one hand, it was due to his innate skill, and on the other, it was because of Song Jians robust physical attributes. At this time, Song Jians physical attributes had reached over one hundred and twenty points, and for the perennial poisonous fog in the swamp, even if the damage was ten times more severe, the impact on Song Jian would be minimal; Just as Wang Qi had said, the moment Song Jian set foot into the poisonous fog swamp, he immediately felt a faint pressure surging towards him; It was as if a giant beast with eyes as large as lanterns was watching him closely, not pouncing, but the fierce sense of threat was already overwhelming; This, this seems somewhat similar to the Black Dragons Dragon Might Song Jian frowned, thinking to himself that this persistent sense of threat was very similar to the Dragon Might exuded by a Black Dragon; Could it be that theres a Giant Dragon as the BOSS inside the poisonous fog swamp? Song Jian revealed an incredulous look on his face but then thought his idea was too far-fetched, laughed, and shook his head, discarding the thought from his mind; Just as Song Jian was about to step into the poisonous fog swamp to search for the hidden BOSS, which was very likely of command-level, an elderly dwarf suddenly emerged from a mud pit; Deitys Chosen, are you planning to venture into this swamp? The dwarf was covered in a thick layer of mud that made him look a bit like a distant relative of the stone people Gulu. If you really intend to enter this poisonous fog swamp, could you do Old Som a small favor? A very simple one, rest assured, Ill pay you a fair price, the dwarf said to Song Jian with a smile on his face; May I know what you need help with? Song Jian asked. Its nothing much, actually quite simple. You just need to help me collect ten Heart Speech Grass from the poisonous fog swamp! As he spoke, the old dwarf rubbed his rough hands together, somewhat embarrassed; Heart Speech Grass, is that a type of herb? Song Jian asked curiously; Yes, it indeed is a herb, I need it to craft a petrification potion! Dwarf Som did not hide anything and openly stated; So, you mean to tell me youre an Alchemy Master? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, as he had not expected a dwarf to forgo the study of smithing in favor of alchemy, which was indeed quite astonishing. Haha, thats right, I am indeed an Alchemy Master! Dwarf Som seemed quite proud, stroking his long beard that almost touched the ground as he laughed and spoke; Actually, Im also fond of studying alchemy, its just that I mostly grope about on my own, and now I havent truly stepped into the threshold of alchemy. Song Jian said somewhat sheepishly, I can help you collect ten Heart Speech Grasses, I wonder if you could impart some of your insights into alchemy to me? Song Jians alchemy skill was only level seven, and he had yet to become a true Alchemist, only after reaching level ten would he earn the title of a junior Alchemist, and only then would he qualify to call himself an Alchemist, for now, at best he was just an alchemy apprentice; Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh, are you also a seeker of the path of alchemy, how rare! Dwarf Soms expression softened even more as he nodded with a smile, Alright, if you can collect ten Heart Speech Grasses for me, then I will give you a book, my many years of alchemical insights, and I hope it can help you improve! Since thats the case, then let me thank you in advance, ten Heart Speech Grasses, I will definitely gather them for you, Song Jian laughed; He was originally planning to enter the Poison Fog Swamp to look for Heart Speech Grass anyway, so it was merely a side task; Young man, you must be careful, as there will be a BOSS guarding near every Heart Speech Grass, and the older the Heart Speech Grass, the stronger the guarding BOSS! the old dwarf said seriously, In the middle of this swamp, there is a Dominant-level BOSS, you must not get close to the poison pond in the center of the swamp, should you alert that Dominant-level BOSS, Im afraid you wont even be able to escape. Dominant-level? Is there really a Dominant-level BOSS here? A smile appeared on Song Jians lips, and he nodded at the old dwarf before turning to walk toward the Poison Fog Swamp; I didnt expect there to really be a Dominant-level BOSS here, and even its exact location was revealed, this is really too lucky! Song Jian thought to himself. Inside the Poison Fog Swamp, the further he traveled, the denser the poisonous fog became, with the corrosive damage continuously increasing, and it even hindered Song Jians vision, until at last, Song Jian could only extend his perception to explore the surroundings; The place was filled with traps, some areas that seemed like just a small puddle turned out to be bottomless upon stepping into them; Thanks to his strong perception, Song Jian had avoided many such traps, but soon, his luck ran out. As he dodged a deep water swamp pit, a net with a diameter of over five meters swooped down over his head; A giant poisonous spider issued a sharp scream, spitting a stream of poison toward the net-entangled Song Jian; Swamp Poison Spider, Level 45, Elite Level BOSS, Vitality Points: 62000/62000 An Elite Level BOSS with over seventy thousand Vitality Points, a Level 45 spider, launched a stealth attack on Song Jian from less than three meters away and succeeded in its strike. When it spat the web, Song Jian didnt even notice, and it wasnt until the web was overhead that Song Jian sensed the danger; It has a talent for concealing perception, with powerful stealth? Song Jian was shocked and immediately used the Soul Wander ability. The white web that had enveloped him just acted as if it had covered nothing, softly falling to the ground, while Song Jian escaped from the nets grip and lunged at the Level 45 Elite BOSS; PS: Thank you Bread84 for tipping 100 starting coins~ Chapter 880: 881: Gathering_1 Chapter 880: Chapter 881: Gathering_1 Thousand Swords Art Over forty spirit swords flew towards the poison spider, which seemed to sense something and emitted a piercing shriek. It opened its mouth wide and spat out a mouthful of venom; Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as the venom collided with the countless spirit swords, the swords in mid-air, as if possessing their own consciousness, all changed direction in the air, tracing an arc, and continued to slash towards the poison spider; Boom, boom, boom~ The spirit swords struck the poison spiders body, splashing blood everywhere; Squeak~ The poison spiders body was left with dozens of sword marks, each over half a foot long, continuously oozing blood. Such wounds resembled being sliced by a thousand knives, causing the poison spiders body to twitch uncontrollably and let out bursts of agonizing howls; Puff, puff, puff, puff~ The severely injured poison spider had less than a thousand vitality points left, almost on the verge of death; it couldnt even stand up. But at its tail end, with each contraction, it continuously laid fist-sized spider egg sacs; These white egg sacs would explode upon contact with the air, and young spiders would crawl out. In no time, a large number of spiderlings surrounded the grievously injured poison spider; These spiderlings were only level one, with just one hundred vitality points. Song Jian didnt understand what use there could be in having so many such weak spiderlings; With each spiderling born, the poison spider lost a point of vitality. Before long, it had lost over a hundred vitality points, and the number of spiderlings around it had grown to over a hundred; Lying on the ground, the Swamp Poison Spider BOSSs compound eyes showed a light of hatred. After a loud cry, the spiderlings rushed towards Song Jian like a flood; Five Elements Sword Array! Song Jian threw the Sky-breaking Sword into the air, where it split into five and turned into a grey fog of swords, enveloping all the spiderlings; Boom, boom, boom~ The long swords not only struck these spiderlings, but to his surprise, the spiderlings could self-destruct. Once killed, their bodies burst open, like little bombs. The Five Elements Sword Array Space lasted for less than three seconds before it was blown apart, and Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes revealing an expression of disbelief. The explosion had caused enormous damage to the Sword Array Space; his spirit points plummeted instantly, not leaving him any chance to use replenishing potions. Without spirit points, the Sword Array Space could no longer be maintained and directly collapsed, and Song Jian also suffered backlash from the destruction of the sword formation, spewing out a mouthful of blood; Seeing dozens more spiderlings crazily rushing towards him, Song Jians expression changed slightly, and he spread his steel wings, flying into the midair. These little spiders didnt have the ability to fly, each of them gathering under Song Jians feet, continuously emitting sharp screams; Glancing at the dying Swamp Poison Spider, Song Jian controlled the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand to slash fiercely at it; After mastering the Sword Control Skill, Song Jian found that he had become even more adept at handling long swords. The Sky-breaking Sword felt like an extension of his own arm, and when he used it for long-range attacks, there was no cost at all. As long as he could sense it, that was within the strike range of the Sky-breaking Sword; With less than a thousand Vitality Points left, they were taken by the Sky-breaking Sword. The Swamp Poison Spider let out a pitiful scream, its raised front half crashing down. A white, semi-transparent shadow seemed to float out from its corpse and was absorbed into an unknown space. Song Jian could feel that this was the soul energy of the Swamp Poison Spider, absorbed by his shattered Divine Country, becoming the energy to repair the Divine Country. Song Jian saw that next to the corpse of the Swamp Poison Spider, a purple grass had broken through the soil. It rapidly grew at a visible speed, and in no time, the purple grass had grown over half a foot tall, swaying in the wind. Meanwhile, the body of the Swamp Poison Spider looked as though it had been drained of all its flesh and turned into a thin, dried-up leather; Is this the Heart Speech Grass the old dwarf mentioned? It doesnt seem like it grew in the swamp, but rather burst out from the BOSSs corpse. Could it be that these Heart Speech Grasses all grow inside BOSSes? Shaking his head, Song Jian discarded the thought and turned his attention to the group of self-exploding little spiders; Even after the death of the Swamp Poison Spider, the little spiders did not disperse and were still eyeing Song Jian. The cooldown time for the Thousand Swords Art had elapsed, so Song Jian cast the Thousand Swords Art right away, summoning Spirit Swords to wipe out all these little spiders; Boom, boom, boom~ The intense explosions flung all the nearby swamp mud into the air, creating a crater over three meters in diameter, but soon, the surrounding mud gathered back together, and the crater turned back into a swampy pit; Soul energy was collected by Song Jian; the flesh became the nutrient for cultivating the Heart Speech Grass. As a result, the level 45 elite BOSS Swamp Poison Spider had only dropped one piece of green-quality crafting material, an Explosive Poison Sac, which was an ingredient required for a branch of Alchemy, poison-making, valued at two hundred Doomsday Coins; A level 45 elite BOSS, and in the end, it only dropped a piece of material worth two hundred Doomsday Coins. Im afraid no one would believe this if it were told! muttered Song Jian while collecting the Heart Speech Grass; Because he had accepted a gathering quest, collecting the Heart Speech Grass didnt require a high level of the Medicine Gathering Skill, so Song Jian was able to gather a complete stalk of Heart Speech Grass smoothly. This grass was dark purple all over and emitted a faint fragrance that was refreshing and seemed to relax the soul; After storing the Heart Speech Grass in his bag, Song Jian continued to explore deeper into the swamp; This swamp was teeming with not only bizarre creatures but also various undead and earth elemental monsters, most of which were level 40 or above. If it werent for the pervasive corrosive miasma and poison fog, this would be a decent spot for grinding. Unfortunately, after exploring the area for over an hour, Song Jian hadnt encountered a single player; Song Jian had killed seven or eight elites above level 40, and hed gathered nine stalks of Heart Speech Grass. These grasses only emerged after the BOSSes were slain; it seemed as if where a BOSS died, there a Heart Speech Grass would grow, and their development was all by drawing nutrients from the corpses of the BOSSes. Not only flesh-and-blood creatures but even the undead and earth element BOSSes, upon death, had their remains absorbed as nutrients by the Heart Speech Grass; Looking at the nine stalks of Heart Speech Grass in his bag, radiating a dim purple light, Song Jian felt a strange sensation rising within him. Such bizarre herbs were likely to produce very special potions, and Song Jian was now looking forward to the moment the old dwarf would create the petrification potion; Chapter 881: 882 Highly Poisonous Lake_1 Chapter 881: Chapter 882 Highly Poisonous Lake_1 The further he walked into the depths of the poisonous fog swamp, the more intense the oppressive aura that pervaded the air became. Moreover, the deeper he traveled, the stronger the monsters he encountered. Song Jian was no longer seeing any monsters below level forty-five. Nearly every few meters throughout the swamp, there would be a monster roaming. Splosh~ Song Jian stepped into a puddle of sludge, and suddenly, an arm-thick tentacle covered with green-black scales shot out from the sludge. This tentacle, similar to an octopuss limb, was covered with suckers of various sizes and was continuously wriggling, which looked somewhat disgusting. He had already encountered quite a few of these monsters, and after killing them, they would drop cooking ingredients of a decent tier, some even dropping gems that could be set in equipment to enhance attributes. Song Jian quickly slew the monster, picked up a segment of the tender tentacle material that had dropped, and continued to walk forward. After exploring the swamp for over two hours, his experience bar had increased by 6%, but Song Jian still hadnt found a trace of the Sovereign-level BOSS. He hadnt even encountered an ordinary Elite BOSS, which meant that the quantity of Heart Speech Grass remained at nine, far from completing the task the old dwarf had given him. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw a dazzling magical light illuminate the sky ahead, almost lighting up half of the sky. Instantly invigorated, Song Jian quickly headed toward the source of the brilliant light. As he ran, he noticed that the entire swamp seemed to have been disturbed, with nearly all monsters, like him, frantically heading towards the source of the light. Could it be that some treasure appeared in this swamp? Is that whats causing such agitation among these monsters? Song Jian thought to himself. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the location of the resplendent magical light. To his surprise, it was a lake spanning several thousand kilometers, with thick, foul-smelling green water on its surface. Bubbles constantly surfaced and burst, emitting a nauseating odor. But within this seemingly lifeless and highly toxic water, there grew a strange plant. It resembled a large banyan tree rooted in the water. Its trunk was knotted, and the surface of its bark had patterns like animal scales. What was even more astonishing was its crown, shaped like a dragons head roaring defiantly into the sky. The brilliant magical light that Song Jian had seen earlier was emanating from this tree. Along with the radiance came waves of a rich fragrance spreading outwards in all directions. At first, Song Jian found the scent very pleasant, but before long, it became cloying, as if his entire body were enveloped in a mass of filthy blood, every pore oozing grease. Around the highly poisonous lake, large groups of monsters began to appear. They gathered in greater numbers, and within a matter of minutes, nearly ten thousand monsters had congregated, a dense mass that was quite terrifying to behold. Having the skill to enter the Divine Country at any time, Song Jian wasnt too worried about being surrounded by these monsters. Moreover, the monsters near him seemed to be ignoring him entirely, their eyes fixated on the odd tree in the Poisonous Water Lake. At first, these monsters were able to remain quiet, but as time passed, they became increasingly restless. Some of their eyes turned blood-red, radiating a frightening glow. Thump, thump~ After a long wait, finally, some monsters could no longer restrain themselves and began to jump into the Poisonous Water Lake. Suddenly, Song Jian noticed that the oppressive presence that was always filling the air had inexplicably vanished. Ao~ Agonizing roars came from the water as Song Jian suddenly discovered that the poisonous water in the lake was like concentrated sulfuric acid. Any monster that jumped into the lake was rapidly dissolved by the water, eventually becoming nothing but skeletons that sank to the bottom; But this tragic scene did not instill fear in the other monsters. Instead, they continued to leap into the lake one after another, in a manner resembling suicide; Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking around, Song Jian saw that, although the monsters appeared frenzied, there was a hint of confusion in their blood-red eyes as if they had no idea what they were doing, which sent a chill through Song Jians body. Turning his gaze back to the large tree in the lake, his eyes suddenly took on a strange expression; Could it be that this peculiar Dragon Head Tree is the ultimate boss? Song Jian thought to himself, All these creatures in the toxic swamp are its food, roaming freely around the swamp until its time for harvest, then they are all lured over Just as Song Jian was pondering, he suddenly saw a huge dragon head emerge from the thick green water, two emerald eyes staring intently at him, and that oppressive aura once again surged in his heart; Theres actually a Giant Dragon here Song Jians heart sank, but the dragon head that was slowly emerging seemed to be different from his war pet, the Black Dragon. This creature had only one horn on its head, right at the position of the brow; Perhaps its not a Giant Dragon, but just a creature with the bloodline of the Dragon Clan Song Jian speculated; However, at that moment, another Unicorn Dragon head emerged from the water. Quickly, a vast body stood up from the lake. This monster turned out to be a terrifying Double-Headed Monster with two Unicorn Dragon heads; This monster seemed to be the guardian of the strange tree in the lake, standing motionless next to the tree. Its four eyes on both dragon heads were all fixed on Song Jian, appearing somewhat puzzled; But soon, it seemed to lose interest in Song Jian, with both dragon heads beginning to look at the strange tree in the lake. By this time, the number of creatures that had committed suicide by jumping into the lake had surpassed three thousand, and there were still more monsters continuously rushing into the waters. The thick green viscous water was like a bottomless pit, constantly swallowing the bodies of monsters big and small. The odd tree in the lake also began to slowly grow three dark red fruits; These three fruits, originally the size of a fist, slowly grew larger and larger, eventually becoming three fruits as big as basketballs. The surface of these three fruits also revealed scale-like patterns, emitting a dark red glow. Their light ebbed and flowed as if they were throbbing hearts. After these three fruits ripened, the monsters around seemed to suddenly come to their senses. Now, only a few hundred monsters remained on the lakes shore, their faces showing terrified expressions as they retreated repeatedly, some even scared to the point of wetting themselves and collapsing by the lakeside. The Double-Headed Monster in the Poisonous Water Lake didnt glance at its surroundings and slowly approached the fruits of the great tree in the lake; This monster with two Unicorn Dragon heads is the true ultimate boss. Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and thought to himself. Chapter 882: 883: Domination Level_1 Chapter 882: Chapter 883: Domination Level_1 This monster with two unicorn dragon heads, Song Jian could only see its level and Vitality Points, which were level forty-eight, and it had five hundred thousand Vitality Points; Dominion-level, this must be a dominion-level BOSS! Song Jian was shocked in his heart. A BOSS with five hundred thousand Vitality Points, if it wasnt at dominion-level, then he really couldnt imagine what a true dominion-level BOSS would look like! Ordinary lord-level BOSSes could at most control a hundred or so normal monsters and a dozen or so Elite Level BOSSes, but this BOSS in front of him could easily control tens of thousands of monsters. The poisonous fog swamp that spanned dozens of kilometers, all the monsters within were reared and recklessly harvested by it as fodder. Just thinking about it was terrifying; Swoosh swoosh~ The monster waded through the highly toxic lake, stirring waves upon waves. The lake water, which could melt the bones of other monsters, seemed to have no effect on it; When it reached the strange tree in the middle of the lake, the two unicorn dragon beasts each bit into a red fruit, chewing continuously, and a rich fragrance pervaded the air as the two dragon heads let out a comfortable howl; Just then, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword in his hand fiercely slashed towards its direction, and over fifty Spirit Swords appeared out of thin air, falling like meteors, tracing arcs through the air, and flying toward the gigantic monster; Boom, boom, boom~ sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The lake water churned as the Spirit Swords harshly hacked onto the monsters body. The Spirit Swords, which should have caused over eighteen hundred points of damage, managed to inflict less than a thousand points of damage on this creature. Clearly, this monsters defensive power was not something those lord-level BOSSes could match; More than fifty Spirit Swords instantly reduced the monsters Vitality Points by one-tenth. Feeling the intense pain, the BOSS immediately grew furious. It stopped devouring the last fruit and turned to charge at Song Jian; The BOSS, over eight meters tall, looked like a small hill. After being injured, its attributes were revealed to Song Jian. Dragon Head Poisonous Flood Dragon Beast, level forty-eight, dominion-level BOSS, Vitality Points: 442580/500000 Before it rushed out of the lake, the unicorn dragon head on the left spewed out a large amount of poison at Song Jian. He quickly dodged, and a foul smell immediately filled the air from where he had just been standing. A white smoke rose, and the sound of hissing corrosion reached Song Jians earsthe ground where he had stood was covered in poison, slowly corroding into blackness; Song Jian had barely inhaled some of the poisonous gas and immediately felt dizzy and saw double, as if he was stepping on cotton. The talent skill Thick-skinned activated at this moment, and Song Jian quickly became alert again, but he was shaken to his core. Having inhaled just a bit of poison and feeling such a fierce effect, if he were sprayed with this poison, he feared that even the talent skill would not be able to completely immunize against the poisons damage; Realizing this, Song Jian became even more cautious and immediately used the Soul Wander skill to increase his distance from the BOSS; The Poisonous Jiao BOSS was massive, yet its speed was not slow at all. It closed the distance with just a few strides, following closely behind Song Jian. The muddy and tough swamp terrain didnt seem to impede it in the slightest. Even after Song Jian increased his movement speed by 100%, he was caught up after just a few seconds, and the two massive dragon heads fiercely bit at his back; Song Jians steel wings burst open behind him, and his figure flew into midair. The two dragon heads swept past, like battering rams, leaving a deep trench in the ground. Seeing Song Jian take to the sky, the unicorn dragon head on the right raised high, expelling a pale gray poison fog like an arrow towards midair; Song Jian hastily dodged, as this was the poison fog of a commend-level BOSS, and even he did not dare to be touched by it lightly; The poison fog was sprayed more than twenty meters high before it ran out of strength and slowly dispersed. Amazingly, the fog was heavier than air and floated down like dust, enveloping an area of several dozen meters around it; Floating mid-air, Song Jian looked down at the poisonous Jiao BOSS resembling a giant two-headed lizard, and he heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this BOSS couldnt fly; otherwise, it would have been quite a headache to dodge its attacks; As soon as the ten-second cooldown ended, Song Jian continued to use the Thousand Swords Art, with dozens of Spirit Swords howling towards the BOSS. After a thunderous roar, the BOSSs Vitality Points suffered a loss of nearly forty thousand; A vitality of five hundred thousand, in the eyes of other players, was simply an insurmountable mountain, leaving them with no slightest intention to fight. However, under Song Jians formidable attacks, as long as there was enough time, killing this BOSS was just a matter of time, assuming he could survive long enough under the BOSSs assaults; The injured BOSS grew even angrier, and the eyes of both Unicorn Dragon heads revealed a fierce look as they gazed at Song Jian floating above; Heart-wrenching roars came from the two dragon heads, echoing throughout the poisonous fog swamp. Before long, a large number of dark spots appeared in the distant sky. When they flew closer, Song Jian realized they were a flock of flying monsters; These monsters resembled humanoid bats, with a striking resemblance of about seventy to eighty percent to the bat-winged Zombies he had encountered before, complete with long feathers covering their bodies. Their faces were fierce, with two sharp fangs sticking out of their lips. Their hands were like human hands, except with nails over half a foot long. Their legs, however, were similar to bird claws, curled in flight, revealing gleaming bird claws from among the feathers, which looked somewhat intimidating; To be able to summon so many monsters from such a distance? Song Jian was startled. Previously, gathering all the monsters in the poisonous fog swamp was not solely due to the ability of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, but mostly because of the strange tree in the center of the lake. But now, Song Jian truly witnessed the strength of a command-level monster; To dominate all the monsters in a territory, the range of this enormous Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos dominion was within several tens of kilometers of the toxic swamp. Any monster living in this swamp was under its command, even controlling their life and death. Song Jian looked at the group of monsters flying towards him, with his Sky-breaking Sword ready to strike; Toxic Bat-winged Talon Beast (Ordinary), Level 40, Vitality Points: 12000/12000 Though these approaching monsters appeared fierce, they were in fact just a group of level 40 ordinary monsters. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao in the swamp still eyed Song Jian in mid-air with a malicious and cunning look; Song Jian tossed the Sky-breaking Sword into the air and executed the Five Elements Sword Array, encompassing the several dozen Toxic Bat-winged Talon Beasts that were rushing at him. The Sword Qi, grey and hazy, covered an area of dozens of meters mid-air; Piercing cries rang out within the Sword Arrays space. Although the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao couldnt hear it, it could feel the life of these monsters rapidly slipping away. Watching Song Jian, a wary look flashed in its eyes. PS: Thanks to No Strength to Get Up for the reward of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 886: 887 Kill_1 Chapter 886: Chapter 887 Kill_1 Boom, boom, boom~ Over a dozen spirit swords bombarded the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao BOSS, and Song Jian whispered hoarsely, Continue summoning! Feeling Song Jians threat, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao hesitated for a moment before, in a humiliated manner, raising its heads and bellowing loudly. In no time, thousands of monsters swarmingly headed towards the Highly Poisonous Lake. Song Jian began to repeat the previous steps. The ground was now covered with a thick layer of monster corpses, and around them lay many variously colored items. Many pieces of loot, due to the passage of time, slowly vanished, which made Song Jian feel pained. After all, these were items above level forty, and even if sold to the system store, they could fetch a good number of Doomsday Coins. Furthermore, the leading players levels in Doomsday City had nearly reached level forty, so putting these items up for auction would see a fierce bidding war. At this point, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao looked somewhat listless, but Song Jian had not slackened his vigilance in the slightest. Should he give this Overlord-level BOSS an opportunity, it might very well turn the tables and kill Song Jian at a critical moment. Even with the backup of Enemy of Death God and Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian was not willing to risk capsizing at the final hurdle. All the common monsters, facing Song Jian who could freely fly in the air, had no way to cope. If it were any other time, these monsters would have already scattered and fled, but under the control of the Overlord-level BOSS, these monsters didnt even think of escaping. Their lives were no longer under their own control. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, watching Song Jian killing the monsters on the ground to level up with impunity, showed a look of humiliation and hatred in its four eyes. The two heads exchanged glances before they slowly retreated towards the Highly Poisonous Lake. Although Song Jian was continuously killing monsters and leveling up, he had at least half his attention on monitoring every move of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao. Seeing the creature eager to retreat back into the Highly Poisonous Lake, Song Jian took out a high-explosive grenade from his inventory and threw it towards the path of the retreating Double-headed Poisonous Jiao. Boom! A violent explosion tore through the muddy swamp, blasting a large pit and causing the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao to pause abruptly in its movement. The wisdom of a Lord-level BOSS was already not inferior to that of humans, so naturally, the Overlord-level Double-headed Poisonous Jiao understood Song Jians intentions. It dared not make another move and showed a look of desperation in its eyes. It understood that Song Jian was keeping it alive to summon the swamps monsters for him to slaughter. Once all the swamp monsters were killed, that would signal the moment for it to meet its end. The cunning Double-headed Poisonous Jiao would not sit still waiting for death. Seeing that Song Jian had killed another few thousand monsters and was looking over, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, without needing a threat, proudly lifted its heads and began summoning other monsters. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao would not summon all the monsters in the Highly Poisonous Swamp at once. It summoned only a few thousand at a time, biding its time. But Song Jian was unconcerned. After summoning the monsters and seeing Song Jian start the monster grind, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao lay prone on the ground, motionless as if it had given up on resisting. In reality, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao was ceaselessly digging the mud beneath it. In no time at all, it had dug a large hole. Raising its heads, the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao let out a piercing wail and deftly slipped a shiny, mucus-covered white egg into the hole beneath it, and then it covered the hole with mud, leaving no trace. The Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos howl caught Song Jians attention. He turned his head to look at it and noticed that the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos body was starting to burn with black flames, its Vitality Points dropping by the hundreds. Given its current state, if it continued like this, there would be no need for Song Jian to act C it might burn its Vitality Points to exhaustion on its own. Seeing something unusual with the BOSS, Song Jian suddenly became more alert. At this point, the BOSSs Vitality Points had soared to over fifty thousand. When hit down to twenty thousand earlier, it had not shown such symptoms. So why now? Could it be there was some powerful move waiting for him? Song Jian was very cautious with his life, and this was his first time hunting a Dominance-level BOSS, so he had to be as careful as possible. Seeing the BOSS charging towards him, Song Jian controlled his Sky-breaking Sword beneath his feet, tracing a path through the air, and put some distance between himself and the BOSS. When the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao saw Song Jian fly away, a sneer appeared in its eyes. It roared loudly and began to wriggle its body, stirring up a great deal of mud. It then started to actively attack the surrounding monsters, its two heads tearing into those lying on the ground, motionless with fear. After it bit them to death, it flung their bodies behind it with a fierce shake of its head, not sparing them a single glance. In just a moment, dozens of monsters had been bitten to death by the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, their bodies strewn everywhere. Song Jian frowned in the air, finding the actions of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao to be quite eerie. He had initially planned to leave it alive for a while longer, but now it seemed better to kill it as soon as possible. Thousand Swords Art! Countless Spirit Swords descended. The already Vitality-drained Double-headed Poisonous Jiao had its last bit of Vitality Points reaped, and its body collapsed with a thud. The two Unicorn Dragon heads also fell heavily to the ground, slowly closing their eyes. Transparent soul energy was instantly pulled from its body, merging into the void. Song Jian could feel the previously ravine-filled mountains within his Shattered Divine Realm beginning to heal slowly. The spirit energy of a Dominance-level BOSS was tremendously powerful, far stronger than that of ten or a hundred Lord-level BOSSes. It wasnt only a matter of quantity; it was a qualitative leap. Next to the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos body, five or six items of various colors were scattered around. Among them were two Dark Gold Quality items, three silver Quality items, and one item that emitted a purple-red glow. Epic equipment? Song Jians eyes lit up. You should know, Lord-level BOSSes had a chance to drop Epic equipment, but the odds were too small. On the other hand, Dominance-level BOSSes theoretically had a chance to drop Legendary Items, but unfortunately, Song Jian wasnt very lucky this time. He didnt get any Legendary Items, only one Epic item. Song Jian slowly descended from the air. With the BOSSs dominance gone, all the monsters fled wildly. Song Jian could no longer level up by farming monsters like before. The ground was littered with items dropped by the monsters. Song Jian first picked up the items dropped by the BOSS and then began to select other high-tier items dropped by the monsters. After some busy work, Song Jian filled his inventory to the brim. There were still a lot of items left, which Song Jian unceremoniously dumped into his Shattered Divine Realm. He stowed away the good items; as for the gray and white items, Song Jian didnt bother with them. They were too low in value to recoup the cost of opening the Divine Realm, so he left them where they lay. Looking at the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos body, which was like a small hill, Song Jian couldnt help but feel a sense of regret, sighing inwardly. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the 100 Doomsday Coins tip~ Chapter 887: 888 Black Dragon Advancement_1 Chapter 887: Chapter 888 Black Dragon Advancement_1 The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao was indeed an Elite Level BOSS, and its corpse was extremely valuable. Unfortunately, whether it was Dissection Technique or Gathering Skill, Song Jians level was too low to gather any materials from the BOSS carcass; otherwise, just the materials gathered from the BOSS carcass alone would be worth a fortune; Just as Song Jian sighed, a plant emitting a purple-gold glow rapidly broke through the soil next to the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos corpse, just like the Heart Speech Grass before. Soon the plant grew over one foot tall, looking almost identical to the Heart Speech Grass, only the color on its surface was an even more distinguished purple-gold; At this time, the body of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao BOSS began to rapidly shrink, as if all its flesh, blood, and bones were being absorbed by the purple-gold plant in front of it, quickly turning into a withered carcass that was incinerated into a pile of ash by transparent flames; Heart Speech Grass, this is also Heart Speech Grass Song Jian touched the plant and was momentarily speechless. The plant before him was also Heart Speech Grass, but both the name and the level were quite different from the common Heart Speech Grass; Song Jian had already gathered thirty-one stalks of Heart Speech Grass. These plants that absorbed the BOSSs flesh only existed for a quarter of an hour; once the time elapsed without being gathered, they would quickly wither. During his monster farming, Song Jian had seen countless Heart Speech Grass, but he could not possibly descend to gather them at the time, resulting in many Heart Speech Grass and other items dropped by the monsters being directly reclaimed by the system; However, only ten stalks of Heart Speech Grass were needed to complete the quest, and Song Jian had already surpassed the requirement. He only knew that Heart Speech Grass was an ingredient for making petrification potions; beyond that, he was clueless, and keeping them was of no use; Song Jian planned to sell all the extra Heart Speech Grass to the old dwarf to see if he could exchange them for other items; As for the plant in front of him, Song Jian hesitated for a moment before beginning to gather it, just like the other Heart Speech Grass; It should be known that with Song Jians level of the Medicine Gathering Skill, even gathering common Heart Speech Grass was somewhat difficult. These plants were of a high tier, and one needed to have at least a beginner level in the Medicine Gathering Skill to gather them, but the difficulty was much reduced for this quest given by the old dwarf; The plant before him, named King Heart Speech Grass, was of an even higher tier. In normal times, Song Jian wouldnt even dream of being able to gather it whole, but now was an opportunity; Even if its called the king, it should still belong to Heart Speech Grass! Song Jian thought to himself as he began to slowly gather it; Indeed, the speed at which he gathered this King Grass was only one-tenth the speed of gathering ordinary Heart Speech Grass, so slow that Song Jian thought he could not gather it, as the progress bar barely moved for a long time; After nearly three minutes, Song Jian finally gathered the King Heart Speech Grass into his inventory. Looking at it, the full inventory, indeed, this King Heart Speech Grass could not stack with the other common Heart Speech Grass and occupied an inventory slot all of its own. Checking its attributes, there was nothing special, only a note that it was an alchemy ingredient that could increase the success rate of concoctions by 10% and the mutation rate by 5%. As for what potion it was an ingredient for, there was no mention in the description; After picking up all the items, Song Jians gaze fell on the Dragon Head Strange Tree at the center of the Highly Poisonous Lake. Initially, the strange tree had produced three crimson fruits, of which the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao had eaten two, and there was still one bright red fruit left on the tree; This Dragon Head Strange Tree looked very peculiar. The fruits it bore could incite a frenzy among all the creatures in the swamp, and with an Elite Level BOSS like the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao guarding it, it was definitely not ordinary; Song Jian used Sword Flight Art and came to the strange tree, gathering the last fruit; Dragon Scale Fruit, a precious rarity, usage effect: can be used on creatures with the Dragon Clan lineage, has the effect of enhancing lineage rank and level, and has a certain chance of causing mutation; a creature can only consume three of these fruits in a century! For other creatures, use may also trigger random mutations! Its actually for combat pets! Song Jian was somewhat disappointed, as a human he could naturally use the fruit too, but it could trigger mutations, and Song Jian did not want to become a two-headed monster; For ordinary creatures, mutations always increase strength, but for Song Jian, such items were harmful rather than beneficial; The Double-headed Poisonous Jiao probably became what it was now because it had consumed too many Dragon Scale Fruits, and other creatures likely harbored the idea of mutating to enhance themselves by acquiring Dragon Scale Fruits; Glancing at the two pets slumbering in the Pet Space, Song Jian tried, and astonishingly, both battle pets could use it; it was within his expectations that the Black Dragon could use the Dragon Scale Fruit, but even an elemental creature like the stone golem Gulu could use the Dragon Scale Fruit, which surprised him; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still decided to let the Black Dragon use the Dragon Scale Fruit, as the fruit gave greater enhancement to creatures with the bloodline of the Dragon Clan, and deep down, he even harbored a faint hope that the Black Dragon could mutate into a Double-headed Black Dragon; Clutching the Dragon Scale Fruit, Song Jian sent the use command to the Black Dragon, who was sleeping soundly in the Pet Space, and the Dragon Scale Fruit vanished from his hand, reappearing within the Pet Space; The slumbering Black Dragon seemed to smell something, its nostrils flaring continuously, and in a short while, it opened its golden vertical pupils, staring intently at the fist-sized Dragon Scale Fruit floating before it; An excited dragons roar resounded in Song Jians mind, and as a master, he could also feel the Black Dragons joyful emotions. The Black Dragon swallowed the Dragon Scale Fruit in one gulp without even chewing, much like Zhu Bajie devouring the ginseng fruit. Before long, a crimson blood-qi surfaced on the Black Dragons body, looking like flames that enveloped the Black Dragon entirely; Song Jian noticed that the Black Dragons body was swelling continuously, its already majestic and robust body was inching towards terrifying proportions; The three-meter-tall stature had now exceeded five meters, its body length extended from six meters to over ten meters, and the palm-sized bluish-black scales had turned into the size of a football, becoming much thicker; The horns on its head had grown another three inches, its teeth and claws had become even sharper, especially the pair of flesh wings on its back, which had extended to about five or six meters; at the tip of the wings, a bone claw as dark and metallic as the rest appeared, looking quite formidable; Level 35, Level 36, Level 37, With its increasing size, the Black Dragons level also climbed steadily, rising straight from Level 35 to Level 45 before finally stopping, and all attributes began to skyrocket, far surpassing ordinary Elite Level BOSSes. Finally, a golden light burst forth from the top of the Black Dragons head, turning into a scatter of fine light spots, advancing the Black Dragons rank directly to the Lord Level; A Level 45 Lord Level BOSS! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Elated, Song Jians eyes revealed his pleasure, saying nothing else, just a battle pet like the one before him was enough for Song Jian to strut through the entire Doomsday City! A high and clear dragons roar sounded off, and the Black Dragon seemed somewhat restless in the Pet Space, appearing a bit agitated, ceaselessly clawing at the surrounding space; With a thought, Song Jian released the Black Dragon from the Pet Space, and immediately he was shrouded by a vast black shadow; PS: Thank you to ᡱ for the gift of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 888: 889: Elementary Alchemy_1 Chapter 888: Chapter 889: Elementary Alchemy_1 S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Black Dragon, now even more massive, seemed like the tyrant of the entire swamp as it soared through the midair, constantly letting out dragon roars filled with an intimidating power. After circling in the air for a while, the Black Dragon slowly descended toward the Highly Poisonous Lake. The lake carried a strong corrosive damage that even the Black Dragons scale defense couldnt break through. The Black Dragon slowly landed in the lake and made its way towards the Dragon Head Strange Tree in the center; Reaching the middle of the lake, the Black Dragon started to tear off the monstrous trees leaves and gulp them down, continuing until it had devoured nearly half of the Dragon Head Strange Trees leaves before it slowly stopped. Boom~ Flames suddenly erupted from the body of the Black Dragon and quickly spread across the lakes surface. In no time at all, the entire lake was aflame with roaring fire; Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. After consuming the Dragon Scale Fruit, the Black Dragons strength had greatly increased; it had never had the capability to set the entire lake on fire before. However, Song Jian did not understand why the Black Dragon was doing this now; Before long, the lake water began to boil, and a thick poison fog rose from the burning lake. Song Jian couldnt help but take a few steps back; the fogs damage was slightly lesser than that of the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao, but only by a little. Ordinary creatures would be poisoned to death if they got too close; As flames rose, the water level of the Highly Poisonous Lake slowly declined. It seemed as if the Black Dragon intended to completely dry out the entire lake. The poison fog in the sky began to spread in all directions. Under the continuous blaze, the lake water was quickly evaporated; A large pit appeared before Song Jian, and at the bottom of the pit, the flames were still not extinguished, burning fiercely. The colossal body of the Black Dragon lay prostrate under the Dragon Head Strange Tree, motionless; A feeling of heaviness settled in Song Jians heart. It seemed the Black Dragon wanted to remain under the Dragon Head Strange Tree, reluctant to leave, as if it aimed to become the Guardian of the monstrous tree, like the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao; He opened the Pet Space interface to take a glance, and saw that the Black Dragon was still his battle pet. Even so, this did not put Song Jian at ease. After all, the former Knight of Dawn, Ya, had been lured to the Dawn Temple by Cecilia while still his follower, and afterwards had forsaken his status as Song Jians follower to become a true Knight of Dawn; The current situation with the Black Dragon might not be so different. Perhaps, after guarding the Dragon Head Strange Tree for a while, it could become a sovereign-level BOSS just like the Double-headed Poisonous Jiao and then continue to guard forever, no longer Song Jians battle pet; Song Jian wanted to recall the Black Dragon back into the Pet Space, but as soon as this thought occurred to him, he saw the Black Dragon open its eyesa pair of cold, golden pupils stared at him as their intimacy index began to plummet, scaring Song Jian into immediately abandoning the thought; In barely three seconds, the Black Dragons intimacy had dropped from eighty-nine to sixty-three. If Song Jian had been a moment slower, he might have directly broken the threshold for pet betrayal; Damn it, whats so great about this broken tree thats worth your guardianship? Song Jian inwardly cursed, If I had known, I would have cut this tree down right away! Song Jian waited for more than half an hour, but the Black Dragon showed no signs of leaving the Dragon Head Strange Tree, almost as if it had fallen into a deep sleep. The entire Highly Poisonous Lake had turned into a sea of fire. Under such intense flames, the Dragon Head Strange Tree didnt even show any signs of being scorched on the surface, which seemed quite miraculous. With no other option, Song Jian left reluctantly, heading towards the place where the old dwarf was located; As Song Jian mastered the Thousands of Swords Flying Immortal Decision, the Black Dragons utility had lessened. In most cases, its role was to attract monsters attention or to use Dragon Might to drive away lower-level creatures nearby; However, the potential of the Black Dragon was immense, and once it grew, its strength would definitely not be much less than Song Jians, The only problem was that Song Jian simply had no time or energy to cultivate it, and the Black Dragons growth could almost be said to be entirely up to fate. But if the Black Dragon just left like that, Song Jian always felt a sense of emptiness in his heart. Arriving at the edge of the swamp, the old dwarf who had been seen earlier had vanished. By the time Song Jian got there, the old dwarf slowly crawled out of a mud pit. There were almost no monsters to be seen around, as most had been devoured by the Highly Poisonous Lake. The remaining few had become part of Song Jians battle experience. At this point, Song Jians battle experience had reached level forty at 89%, If it werent for the Double-headed Poisonous Jiaos final outburst, Song Jian might have been able to level up twice in one day. At this moment, he was unaware that the entire Doomsday City was abuzz due to his rapid leveling up, yet he still harbored some resentment toward the Black Dragon in his heart. Seeing the mud-covered old dwarf, Song Jian directly took out ten stalks of Heart Speech Grass and handed them over. Judging by your expression, you dont seem very happy, the old dwarf said, taking the Heart Speech Grass and giving Song Jian a glance. The monsters in the swamp have all gone berserk. You didnt cause that, did you? Song Jian shook his head and replied, There is a lake at the center of the swamp that houses a dominion-level BOSS. It was its doing! What, you actually ventured into the center of the swamp and saw that dominion-level BOSS? The old dwarf trembled all over, nearly dropping the Heart Speech Grass into the mud. You actually came out alive, you must be very lucky! The old dwarf shook his head, his face full of disbelief, and then he took a notebook from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, This is a notebook I made when I first learned Alchemy, I believe it will be of help to you! Song Jian accepted the notebook glowing with a blue light. Beginner Alchemists Notebook (Blue), consumable item, use effect: can improve the users Alchemy experience. Usage requirement: Alchemy level one; Clapping his hands together, the blue-quality notebook turned into a white light that entered Song Jians forehead. Soon after, many pieces of knowledge about Alchemy emerged in Song Jians mind, and the level of Alchemy in his skills tab was also rapidly rising. In a short while, his Alchemy level broke through to level ten, earning him the title of a Junior Alchemist. Junior Alchemist level one, Junior Alchemist level two, Junior Alchemist level three, Song Jians Alchemy skill continued to rise until it reached Junior level six before slowly coming to a halt. At this moment, Song Jian felt as though an iron ring had been tightened around his head, causing a throbbing pain. Information about Alchemy was sparking in his mind like fireworks, those sparks eventually turning into roaring flames, until Song Jian felt as if his brain was being incinerated to ash. After an unknown period, Song Jian let out a pained moan and slowly opened his eyes. He found himself lying on the edge of the Highly Poisonous Swamp, and the old dwarf Alchemist had disappeared without a trace. PS: Special thanks to Book Friend 20191127234229646 for the reward of 2000 QiDian coins~ Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a Happy Laba Festival! Chapter 889: 890 Ancient Red Dragon_1 Chapter 889: Chapter 890 Ancient Red Dragon_1 After killing a Dominion-level BOSS, my alchemy skill climbed to Junior Level Six, and my level rose to 40. My bag was stuffed with a variety of items for level 40, but the Black Dragon, my battle pet, was left behind in the Toxic Swamp. I wasnt sure if I ended up gaining or losing overall. Back at Manor Castle, I tossed all the loot into the guild warehouse. You have to realize, there arent many players right now who can hunt monsters above level 40. When Wang Qi saw so many level 40 and above items suddenly appearing in the guild warehouse, he knew Song Jian had returned and quickly headed over to Manor Castle. Lord, how did you manage to level up in less than a day? Wang Qi asked bluntly. You should know that leveling up from 39 to 40 requires far more combat experience than from level 30 to 39. Ordinary players would have to stay at level 39 for at least a month or two before they could even hope to reach level 40. Its nothing, I simply swept through all the monsters in the Toxic Swamp, Song Jian said with a smile. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All the monsters in the Toxic Swamp Wang Qi was momentarily speechless. The swamp was tens of kilometers in area C leaving aside the monsters, just the toxic miasma suffusing the whole swamp was something ordinary people couldnt withstand, which is why almost no one wanted to grind there for levels. Wang Qi didnt believe that the monsters in the Toxic Swamp would let Song Jian hunt them at will without resistance, and doubted Song Jians ability to tread every inch of the swamp in less than a days time. Song Jian chuckled and began to recount his experience in the Toxic Swamp. When he heard that there was indeed a Dominion-level BOSS in the swamp, Wang Qi couldnt help but exclaim in amazement. Just as they were chatting, a dragons roar suddenly resonated overhead the City of Hope. Song Jian was elated, but he soon realized that the roar above wasnt emitted by the Black Dragon. This dragons roar was filled with majesty, the sound deep and slightly hoarse, while the Black Dragons roar was much clearer. Accompanied by this dragon roar, a shrill alarm rang out in the City of Hope, and nearly all the Magic Crystal Railguns aimed at the giant figure in the sky. Song Jian and Wang Qi exchanged a look and stepped out of Manor Castle to gaze upwards. In the sky, a massive shadow blotted out the sun. It was a terrifying behemoth over a hundred meters in length with wings spanned out over two hundred meters, its body covered in crimson scales that shined dazzlingly under the sunlight, as if it was cloaked in red flames. Third, third tier combat power! Song Jians face turned pale at once. If it had been a Giant Dragon with just second tier combat power, he would have had the confidence to contend with it for a while and, relying on the City of Hopes defenses, may even have had the chance to slay it. But third tier combat power was beyond the limit of what he could handle! The other players did not understand the terrifying strength of the Giant Dragon overhead, but they were overwhelmed by the frightening aura it exuded, struggling even to breathe. A flash of red, and the terrifying beast above vanished. In its place stood a lady in a long red robe with two dragon horns on her head. The lady silently floated in mid-air, her wings C at least two sizes larger than her body C spread out behind her like a cape. Watching a Red Dragon transform into a human form, Song Jian couldnt help but let out a groan, Damn it, an Ancient Red Dragon! Seeing the Red Dragon in human form, the last bit of resistance in Song Jians heart was also dispelled. Such a terrifying existence was simply not something that the current Song Jian could handle, Is it you who has imprisoned one of my kin and treated it as a humiliating battle pet? The Red Dragon Lady, as if descending steps, walked down through the air, one step at a time, until she stood in front of Song Jian. Her eyes shone like a pair of dazzling rubies, staring intently at Song Jian, radiating a fierce intent to kill, Petty human, the noble Dragon Clan is not something you can provoke. If you dont want to perish along with this city, then quickly summon that pitiable Black Dragon and let me take it away said the Red Dragon Lady; At this time, the City Defense Army of the City of Hope had already begun to assemble, a force of thousands of NPC troops appearing before everyones eyes, each NPC Guardian being level fifty, possessing first-tier combat power. At the same time, several Magic Crystal Railguns also slowly turned around, aiming at the Red Dragon Lady, ready to raze the surroundings to the ground with just one signal, The Red Dragon Lady seemed utterly unconcerned with these threats, even revealing a hint of mockery in her dark-red eyes. Song Jian furrowed his brows, directly summoned the Lords Order, and issued the command to disband the City Defense Army and reset all Magic Crystal Railguns to alert mode rather than pre-firing status; Song Jian had complete control over the entire city and could easily mobilize all of its resources, After seeing Song Jians actions, the Red Dragon Lady let out a cold laugh and said, What, the defense forces of this city dont give you peace of mind? For a member of the Ancient Dragon Clan with third-tier combat power and the ability to transform into a human form, this newly built city poses no threat to Your Excellencys power! Song Jian said with a bow to the Red Dragon Lady, May I have the honor to know your name, respected Lady! My name is Eugenia, and I am an Ancient Red Dragon who has lived for three thousand years! declared the Red Dragon Lady in a flowing red cloak; Respected Eugenia, I am Song Jian, the master of this city! Song Jian said, I indeed have a Black Dragon battle pet, but it was not acquired through contemptible means. We made a pact of combat alliance when it was very young. As far as I know, even the Ancient Dragon Clan has had instances of fighting alongside humans, some of the Dragon Clan even becoming mounts for humans, which is why humans have professions such as Dragon Knights! Song Jian said gravely, But why cant I have a Black Dragon as a fighting companion? What you said is true; any human who can gain the approval of the Dragon Clan can also gain their friendship and assist them in fighting during their brief lives, the Red Dragon Lady frowned slightly, seemingly impatient, yet still explained, But such things can only happen between humans and adult dragons, and you have beguiled a young dragon and made a pact of combat with it while it was still a juvenile. This is not permitted by the Dragon Clan, as it would limit its growth! Cant make a combat alliance with a juvenile dragon? Song Jian was stunned; he had never heard of such a thing before. Chapter 890: 891 Confrontation_1 Chapter 890: Chapter 891 Confrontation_1 In the Dragon Clan, young dragons are always accompanied by adult dragons until they come of age. Ordinary people cant even come into contact with young dragons, but in the special place that is Doomsday City, the adult Black Dragon had already been slain by dragon slayers, allowing Song Jian to stumble upon a bargain and sign a War Pet Contract with a newly hatched Black Dragon. Actually, signing a contract with a member of the Dragon Clan is an extremely difficult task, but the power of the game system was so overwhelming that the Dragon Clan had no power to resist, and Song Jian easily signed a War Pet Contract with the young Black Dragon. The growth cycle of the Dragon Clan is too long. Signing a contract with a young dragon is not what a wise man would do! The Red Dragon Lady grew increasingly impatient and said, Hand over the Black Dragon whelp, let me take it back to the tribe to raise until it grows up. If after it becomes an adult, it still wishes to come back and fight alongside you, the Dragon Clan will not stop it! Song Jian suddenly realized that the attitude of the Ancient Red Dragon before him seemed to have undergone a subtle change. Previously, she seemed to wish nothing more than to kill Song Jian, yet now she was actually taking the time to explain things to him; But no matter what, it looked like he wasnt going to be able to keep his Black Dragon War Pet. Sorry, but the Black Dragon isnt with me right now! Song Jian sighed and said, Its now at Just then, a dragons roar suddenly sounded from the sky. Song Jian turned his head to look, and to his surprise, the Black Dragon War Pet had flown back from the Poisonous Swamp. That dragons roar had interrupted what Song Jian was about to reveal about its activities in the Poisonous Swamp, seemingly not wanting its whereabouts to be disclosed. The Black Dragon was extremely fast, and in a short while, it had already landed next to Song Jian, its golden eyes staring at the Red Dragon Lady with a hostile gaze. The Red Dragon Lady stared at the Black Dragon for a long time, her face showing an expression of incredulity: How, how is this possible? Isnt it just a young dragon? How, how did it grow into A Level 45 Lord-level BOSS. Such strength is not what one would expect of a young dragon. The Black Dragon had already grown, and although it still appeared immature, it was now a young dragon, and its current power could even match that of the adult dragons who had lived for hundreds of years. The Black Dragon only possessed Tier One combat power, which was vastly inferior to that of the Red Dragon Lady Eugenia, but the Black Dragon did not retreat an inch when facing Eugenia and instead began to loudly roar at her. Eugenia focused on the Black Dragon and started conversing with it using the Ancient Dragon language. Almost all of the Dragon Clans inheritance is hidden within their bloodlines, which gradually unlock the knowledge contained as they age. Dragon language is a skill innate to the Dragon Clan. From birth, all dragons of pure bloodline possess the ability to speak it. The Black Dragon began conversing with the Red Dragon Lady in the dragon language. Although Song Jian did not understand what they were talking about, he could guess that the Red Dragon Lady was obviously trying to persuade the Black Dragon to leave with her and return to the Dragon Clan. If the Red Dragon Lady truly insisted on taking the Black Dragon with her, Song Jian would have no choice but to annul the War Pet Contract with the Black Dragon. After all, compared to a War Pet, the status of City of Hope in his heart was much more important. With Third-tier Peak combat power, demolishing a city was an effortless task for the Red Dragon Lady. Almost all instances of city destruction in the game could be linked to the Dragon Clan. After the two Giant Dragons conversed in dragon language for a long time, the Red Dragon Lady seemed to become a bit impatient and let out a roar. She reverted from her human form to her true form as a member of the Dragon Clan. With a body spanning hundreds of meters, she radiated a terrifying presence. Spectating players and NPCs around her began fleeing, unable to withstand the Dragon Might. Many even knelt down and remained immobile. Wang Qi, too, was gritting his teeth and persevering, his cold sweat flowing unstoppably, yet he did not take a single step back. Compared to the others, Song Jian seemed much more composed, standing upright like a sharp sword, with strands of fierce Sword Qi radiating from his body. The terrifying Dragon Might approached like a tidal wave, yet he stood firm like a rock, shattering the oncoming waves. The Black Dragon showed no signs of shrinking back or fear in front of the much larger Red Dragon; instead, it let out a series of roars at her, suggesting their discussion wasnt going smoothly. Soon, the Red Dragons gaze locked onto Song Jian, and a deep voice echoed in his mind, Human, beware! With that, the Red Dragon spread its wings, causing gusts of wind as it quickly took flight, circling the City of Hope before turning to fly off into the distance. But just then, a childish dragon chant suddenly sounded from within Doomsday City. The Red Dragon, which had been about to leave, stopped and looked puzzledly toward the area outside the City of Hopes territory. A young dragon, covered in grey scales and less than two meters long, wobbled and flapped its wings as it flew toward the Red Dragon. Another, another member of the Dragon Clan? And a young one at that? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in surprise. He knew that if the dragon slayer hadnt killed an Ancient Black Dragon here, this now-abandoned city would never have been home to any dragons. Song Jian remembered that there were initially three dragon eggs: one had shattered upon his arrival, while another had turned into a stone orb and lost the ability to gestate and hatch. Looking at the young hatchling of the Earth Dragon in front of him, Song Jian suddenly realized that this must be the young dragon that had hatched from that stone orb. At that time, I was certain that the dragon egg which turned into a stone orb had shown no signs of life Song Jian was full of doubt and even considered taking another look at the building that the Black Dragon used as a temporary nest. In her eyes, the Red Dragon Eugenia showed a look of surprise; she hadnt expected to take the Black Dragon back to their kin, only to be outright rejected. She thought shed leave empty-handed, but to her amazement, another young dragon was lurking within this city. Somehow, the Black Dragon seemed to sense a bloodline connection with this Earth Dragon, looking at the smaller-bodied dragon with complex emotions. The Earth Dragon glanced back at the Black Dragon with its grey eyes and quickly flew to the back of the Red Dragon, quietly lying down. It wasnt long before the Red Dragons silhouette disappeared into the sky, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief. Phew~ Wang Qi wiped the cold sweat off his face, sitting on the ground with a thump after the Red Dragon had gone, gasping heavily. Everyone else had kept their distance when the Red Dragon unleashed its Dragon Might, but Wang Qi didnt want to retreat. He didnt have Song Jians strength to stand his ground, relying solely on his stubborn will to hold on, nearly wetting his pants. After watching the Red Dragon leave, the Black Dragon turned its head to glance at Song Jian, nodded, and then took to the air towards the direction of the Poisonous Marsh. Song Jian checked the war pet interface; the Black Dragon was still his war pet, and their intimacy had even increased a bit, now at seventy-eight points. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What is this guy thinking? Song Jian frowned slightly, murmuring to himself. Chapter 891: 892 Abyssal Demon Shadow_1 Chapter 891: Chapter 892 Abyssal Demon Shadow_1 Song Jian watched as the Black Dragons figure slowly disappeared, and his brow furrowed. It seemed intent on guarding that bizarre Dragon Head Tree closely during this period. Could it be that the Dragon Scale Fruits still benefit it, making it want to keep guarding the Dragon Head Tree? Song Jian thought to himself, And just now, it also subtly signaled for me not to reveal its location. Could it be trying to keep the Dragon Head Strange Trees secret from the Red Dragon, Eugenia? Song Jian didnt know the use of the Dragon Head Tree, but he had a feeling that it was far more important to the Dragon Clan than he had imagined; Having hunted down a sovereign level Boss, Song Jians Sword Immortal Path quest was one-tenth complete. Sovereign level Bosses werent easy to find; the emergence of one meant that it held dominion over tens of kilometers, and within this territory, another sovereign level creature would not appear; Lower-level monster areas had already been explored by others, and normal players didnt dare to venture too deeply into higher-level areas. Thus, finding a sovereign level Boss was something only Song Jian could figure out; City of Hope was being built in an orderly fashion, everything proceeding without need for Song Jians concern, thanks to the City Lord seal, he could control every situation at any time. A few days later, it was time for another territorial expansion campaign. This time, the City of Hope Alliances territory would once again expand. According to the previous expansion rate, the massive black pyramid at the citys center would be included within City of Hope after this expansion. Secret realms, also known as instances to players, cannot become part of ones territory automatically during territorial expansion campaigns. To incorporate an instance into ones territory, one must confront the instances true difficulty when the territory expands to its location. After clearing it, the instance will become part of the territory, and then players will have the options to either destroy or integrate the instance; Destroying an instance means it is completely obliterated and will never reappear. After the launch of the Abyssal Demon Shadow Expansion Pack, some Abyssal Instances that emerged during the City of Hopes territorial expansions were all destroyed. This was a firm order issued by Song Jian, and although it caused dissatisfaction among some players, Song Jians will was resolute, and he suppressed all opposing voices. It must be known that within the Abyssal Demon Shadow Expansion Pack, these black pyramid Abyssal Instances were all future passages from Abyssal Hell to the games Main Plane. Once these instances transformed, they would each become a barracks connected to Abyssal Hell, providing endless logistical support for the invading forces; Such information could not be obtained by ordinary players, and Song Jian only acquired it after entering Abyssal Hell. Hence, within City of Hope, not a single Abyssal Instance remained; once the true difficulty of the black pyramid was cleared, it was immediately destroyed. This also forced City of Hopes players who wanted to farm instances for equipment to delve into places beyond the city; This gigantic black pyramid in front of him was the largest instance in all of Doomsday City, with a maximum entry limit of forty people, and offered four levels of difficulty: Easy, Normal, Hard, and True; The first two difficulty levels had already been conquered by the players of City of Hope, but the Hard difficulty had never been cleared, failing over a dozen times, with even some deaths, creating a long-lasting fear among City of Hopes players of the Hard difficulty Abyssal Demon Shadow instance; City Lord, if we cant clear the True difficulty, our territorial expansion campaign will probably be quite difficult this time, Wang Qi said with concern; Now, all the other alliances in Doomsday City had been defeated in turn, even the Pantheon had wisely withdrawn from Doomsday City to develop elsewhere. Other alliances either merged directly into the City of Hope Alliance or, like the Pantheon, left Doomsday City. It was only a matter of time before City of Hope unified the entire Doomsday City; This Abyssal Demon Shadow instance before them was the biggest obstacle to City of Hopes unification; After a few days of rest, Song Jian felt an itch in his bones, looking at the enormous black pyramid in the distance, he nodded and said, Ill explore it first before anything else, if possible, Ill clear it directly! Upon hearing this, Wang Qis face immediately showed a look of surprise, City Lord, thats a forty-person instance with six bosses, and up to now, we havent even gotten past the third boss on hard difficulty I know, Im just going in to scout, if it doesnt work out, Ill retreat and then we can come up with another plan! Song Jian waved his hand and said; With his current strength, forty players over level thirty wouldnt stand a chance against him, once the Thousand Swords Art was unleashed, it was more terrifying than a missile; Furthermore, it was incredibly difficult to kill Song Jian now, even if one could launch a surprise attack and kill him instantly, the trigger of Enemy of Death God would allow him to retreat directly into the Shattered Divine Realm, which was essentially an unstoppable move like the Holy Knights hearthstone back to the city; After some preparation, Song Jian arrived at the Abyssal Shadow instance in the city center, a level five instance. An immense pyramid, towering a hundred meters tall, stood in the middle of the city, and only upon approaching did Song Jian discover that this huge pyramid was actually more than a foot off the ground, floating above the surface, and the entire surface of the pyramid, it was like a mirror without a single seam, and there wasnt even an entrance to be seen. To such a massive pyramid, the weight probably exceeded ten million tons, but in Song Jians eyes, it seemed almost like an illusion, somewhat unreal; In fact, these black pyramid instances that appeared suddenly after the expansion pack were projections of Abyssal Hell, they only become real for a moment when the Abyssal Passage is opened; Song Jian walked towards the black pyramid, and as he drew closer, several options appeared before him; System: Would you like to enter the Abyssal Shadow (Level 5) Secret Realm? To enter, please select the challenge level: Easy, Normal, Hard, True; System: This instance can only be challenged once every seven days, once you enter, the next time you can enter will be after seven days; In Song Jians eyes, the first three challenge levels were illuminated, but the True difficulty was greyed out, which would only be unlocked after clearing the instance on Hard difficulty; This was a game setting, the same for any secret realm; Song Jian immediately chose Hard difficulty, ready to enter the instance; After the selection was made, a section of metal staircase slowly extended from the corner of the black pyramid to the ground. This was the only passage into the instance, and it would only appear after the difficulty had been chosen; Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian stepped onto the staircase and walked step by step towards the interior of the pyramid. The end of the staircase led to a door swirling with black vaporthe gate to the level five instance, the Abyssal Shadow. Soon, Song Jians figure disappeared into the light of the gate; Chapter 898: 899: Boarding_1 Chapter 898: Chapter 899: Boarding_1 Returning to Manor Castle from the instance, Wang Qi gazed at the dozen or so pieces of Dark Gold and gold quality equipment with a surprised and delighted expression on his face. This, this many high-quality pieces of equipment? Fantastic! Wang Qi was visibly overjoyed and couldnt help but examine them one by one. These are all level forty and above equipment, haha, now those kids have the motivation to level up! Wang Qi laughed. Did you get all these from the difficult Abyss Shadow instance? Amazing! Song Jian gave a slight smile and said, Most are here, lets have the Elite Team level up as soon as possible. With these, tackling the difficult Abyss Shadow will be much easier. Dont worry, within a month, no, twenty days, Ill definitely get all these guys up to level forty and above! Wang Qi said confidently. Actually, most players in the Elite Team were already above level thirty-six. With this equipment as motivation, their levels were believed to soon rise; By the way, hows the acquisition of Skill Books and Skill Scrolls going? Song Jian asked. Its kind of difficult! Wang Qis face showed a troubled expression. High-quality Skill Books are simply not appearing on the market. As soon as a gold or even silver quality Skill Book shows up in the auction house, its instantly snatched up. Recently, a silver quality passive universal skill was bid up to 1.2 million Doomsday Coins at the auction, these people are simply crazy! In the real world, more and more people were learning about the game and many consortia, like sharks that had smelled blood, began investing in the game. Numerous gamers even started working for these consortia, forming specialized teams or alliances, farming items in the game, and then transferring them out through special methods; In the game, just a bottle of basic healing potion could sell for several tens or even hundreds of thousands in the real worldimagine the allure of this game for those consortia; This also led to any good items in the auction house being frantically vied for by many people; So far, we have only managed to acquire three Skill Books! Wang Qi said while placing three Skill Books glowing with golden light on the table; Boss, we cant go on buying like this, continuing will affect the citys construction funds, Wang Qi advised in a low voice; Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, he sighed quietly and nodded, Alright, city development and construction is crucial! City of Hope was in a rapid expansion phase and needed funds for various purposes. Wang Qi had already told Song Jian more than once that there were consortia willing to invest, but they had all been turned down by Song Jian; Now, the revenue of City of Hope came partly from the development of the Valley of the Undead and partly from renting out various shops in the city. Furthermore, a trading caravan that had just been established was heading to the old military barracks and other cities for trade; But as the territory of City of Hope kept expanding, just the basic infrastructure alone was like a money-sucking beast, with investment going in but no return, leaving City of Hopes finances actually quite tight, not as wealthy as outsiders might imagine; After stowing away the three gold quality Skill Books, Song Jians gaze drifted toward the distant Sky City; Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The location of Sky City was a vast expanse of farmland, originally a grain planting base, but after the apocalypse, it had obviously been abandoned and had turned into a wild field overgrown with weeds. Inside, there were many man-eating-plant-like monsters, most of which were between levels thirty to thirty-five, just the right level for most players to handle at the time. Therefore, many players would come here to level up by grinding these monsters; Moreover, in this wasteland, players would occasionally find some high-quality grain seeds, akin to treasure chests generated by the game. When planted, these would yield ingredients of fine quality for cooking, and players would often buy them at high prices. If one managed to find them, it would be considered a small fortune; But ever since a city appeared above this wasteland, shrouded within the clouds, this level-thirty monster grinding area suddenly became bustling; For anyone wishing to enter Sky City, having the ability to fly was a must. Some players with flying mounts even started a ride service here, charging to ferry players up to Sky City. In just half a day, they made a huge profit, which turned the eyes of those without flying mounts green with envy. However, most flying mounts could only carry one player at a time and needed to rest after a while. As more people learned of Sky City, the wasteland became overcrowded. Every player who had a flying mount was surrounded by a throng of people. By the time Song Jian arrived at the wasteland, he was taken aback by the crowd in front of him. There were at least a thousand people, but the few who could actually get up to Sky City were exceedingly rare; Whoosh~ A sound of flapping wings arose, and Song Jian looked up to see a player with a pair of white wings carrying another player, flying toward Sky City; Hey, did you see that? Thats the player who got a pair of Angel Wings in Sky City, damn lucky bastard. He can make back and forth trips about fifteen times in an hour, earning ten thousand Doomsday Coins each trip, son of a bitch, he made more in half a day than I do in a month a player nearby grumbled enviously; Whoosh~ The sound of wingbeats rose again as a flying mount carrying two players took off with a shrill cry, heading toward Sky City; Those with flying mounts were the envy of all other players. Song Jian took a quick glance and saw that there were about seven or eight mount owners facing a customer base of over a thousand. There was a clear shortage, and the price for a ride kept skyrocketing; Song Jian shook his head as his Steel Feather Wings unfolded, and he took off into the air; A player standing nearby was dumbfounded, watching Song Jians departing figure, and couldnt help but spit on the ground; Tch, another lucky bastard. Are Angel Wings that easy to come by? he muttered under his breath. Youre blind as a dog! another player glared at him from the side and said in a low voice, Cant you see the difference between his wings and the common Angel Wings? Eh, youre right, they are different. The feathers on his wings are reflective, they look like they are made of steel, whats up with that? Hmph, those are Steel Feather Wings. In Doomsday City, only one person has such wings! the man said with a scornful look in his eyes: The city leader of the City of Hope, Song Jian, you know him? Chapter 899: 900 Eagles Eye_1 Chapter 899: Chapter 900 Eagles Eye_1 Sky City appeared like a mirage, nestled within the thick clouds, vaguely visible; it wasnt until Song Jian flew up that he realized, although the city seemed high, it was actually only about five or six hundred meters from the ground; At this moment, Song Jian stood before the abandoned gate of Sky City. The gate, once towering, had collapsed halfway, leaving just enough space for people to pass through one half of the door; This gate was completely constructed from a peculiar type of stone. The moment Song Jians perception touched these stones, it disappeared without a trace; Strange patterns were etched on the surface of the stone-built doorframe, but Song Jian knew they were not mere designsthey were a kind of script. They looked somewhat similar to the language of the Abyss, yet they were entirely different; Song Jian picked up a broken piece of stone to examine it more closely. These stones, which blocked all sensory exploration, had no properties; they were just worthless rubble; Taking steps into the city, Song Jian soon heard the noisy clamor of battle in the distance. After walking toward the direction for a while, he found two players teaming up to hunt a ferocious monster covered in feathers; This monster had the head of an eagle on a humanoid body, with sharp claws for hands and thick feathers all over. Instead of wings, it had a pair of bat-like flesh wings at its back; It fought barehanded, but its damage was anything but weak. Its claws were like blades, leaving trails of afterimages as they slashed through the air, forcing the two level thirty-seven players to retreat step by step. Upon spotting Song Jian, the two players were overjoyed and waved to him, shouting, Brother, come help us out, well share the loot with you! The monster was only level forty-two, and a common one known as Temple Eagle Servant, with just over thirty thousand Vitality Points, and the two had already whittled down over ten thousand points; Song Jian cracked a slight smile, drew his sword, and slashed at the monster. Each strike took away a couple of thousand damage points, and in no time, he drew the monsters ire onto himself, giving the two players a much-needed breather; Seeing how formidable Song Jian was just by swinging his sword, the two players faces lit up with joy, exerting themselves to unleash skills and assist in the attack. Such a staunch and strong support like him was someone they had to cling to tightly; Before long, the three of them finished off the monster, which dropped several items, including a piece of silver-quality equipment that glittered on the ground. Neither of the players made a move to pick it up. The one who had called out to Song Jian earlier spoke up, Brother, you pick first. Even if you take everything, its fine by us. Just leave us a couple of things you dont want! Song Jian glanced over, noting the silver-quality equipment was a level forty plate armor helmetsomething that might fetch a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins at the auction house but was of little use to him. Instead, it was one of the blue-quality materials that caught his eye; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ill just take this, Song Jian said with a smile as he picked up the blue-quality material, then spoke to the two players; Thanks a lot, big bro! The two players exchanged smiles, their faces bursting with joy. Song Jian turned and walked down another path. The player who had initially called out to Song Jian was about to reach out to say something but was stopped by his companion; To him, were just a burden. Lets not hold him back, his companion said in a low voice, shaking his head. Yeah, thats true. We better not hunt monsters. Lets just search the rooms here; we might find something unexpected! another sighed. At least we have to earn back our travel expenses! his companion chuckled. Weve already made back the travel expenses. The silver-quality plate armor is worth at least a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. It suits youtake it for now. The rest of the stuff is mine! The entire Sky City didnt seem very large. It felt like a military outpost, not even one-tenth the area of Doomsday City. Standing at this end, one could see the city walls on the opposite side. Although Sky City wasnt large, it was teeming with monsters. Nearly every two steps, one could hear the roars and bellows of monsters and catch glimpses of their figures lurking in the rooms lining the streets. The deeper one ventured into Sky City, the more numerous and higher-level the monsters became. Other players dared only to explore near the edge of Sky City, not venturing too deep; after all, as precious as treasures were, they werent as valuable as ones own life. These ordinary monsters above level forty didnt hold much attraction for Song Jian. After killing a few and only obtaining some common materials, he gave up on hunting further. Instead, he took out the blue-quality material he had obtained before. Eagles Eye (Blue), enhancement material, item level 38, usage effect: Can enhance the effect of pupil technique skills; Can enhance the effect of pupil technique equipment; During enhancement, there is a certain chance to improve the users field of vision; Usage requirements: Possess pupil technique skills/have pupil technique equipment. This item wasnt very valuable to the average player, but for those with special pupil techniques or players with a Vertical Eye like Song Jian, it was worth a fortune. Upon choosing to use it, the item in his hand that resembled an eyeball instantly turned into a beam of white light and entered the Vertical Eye in the center of Song Jians forehead. Soon, a cool sensation spread from his forehead throughout his body. The Vertical Eye on Song Jians forehead immediately became more vivid; whereas before it had looked almost metallic, it now seemed to possess muscular-like textures. System: You have used Eagles Eye. The attributes of the external equipment Vertical Pupil have been strengthenedfield of vision +3, all attributes +5, Special Effect 1 Falsehood Breaker is enhanced and can see through illusions and false statuses such as invisibility up to level nine, with a certain chance to discern the principles behind enemy skill releases, reducing skill power by 60%; Special Effect 2 Gaze of Death is enhanced, increasing damage and reducing consumption; Special Effect 3 Weakness Removal is enhanced, when attackers target the users head, defense is increased by 150%, and the head will no longer be a weak point, immune to critical and fatal hits. This blue-quality enhancement material directly upgraded Song Jians Vertical Pupil by one grade, from the original white-quality to green-quality, and its item level had also increased to twenty-five. After enhancing the Vertical Pupil, Song Jian continued to delve deeper into Sky City. If an ordinary monster could drop such good material, then wouldnt the elite bosses or lord-level bosses inside drop even higher quality, better attribute items? With this thought, Song Jians heart blazed with excitement. It was then that a church suddenly appeared before Song Jian, a large crucifix erected atop the high loft. The cross was covered in dark brown, dried bloodstains, and bound to it was a monster baring two fangs, a sight very eerie to behold. Chapter 900: 901 Monster_1 Chapter 900: Chapter 901 Monster_1 Song Jian stepped towards the strange church. All the windows of the church seemed to be sealed from the inside, and the door was actually a heavy stone door, which ordinary people probably could not even push open; Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as he stepped onto the stairs of the church, Song Jian received two system prompts; System: You have entered the Blood-Red Church, the territory of the Blood Count Xi Boyaer. Entering rashly will bring about the enmity of the Blood Count; System: You may go to the City Lord Mansion in Sky City to find Ms. Bafalian and take on a quest related to the Blood-Red Church; Song Jians eyes narrowed, indicating that the BOSS he was searching for should be inside this church. This Blood Count Xi Boyaer is at least an elite BOSS, and with some luck, could possibly be a lord-level BOSS. Pushing open the heavy door, Song Jian was startled to find the church hall quite dim, lit only by countless candles burning around the hall; In the church halls combined seating, there were actually quite a few people sitting with their heads lowered in prayer. And on the church halls pulpit, a man clad in a red priests robe, holding a book with black and red covers, was chanting hymns in a low voice; Song Jians intrusion seemed to disturb them as low growls arose from the seats; Dont you know you should close the door when you come in? a deep voice sounded from a seat closest to the door, as a man in a suit raised his head and stared at Song Jian with a pair of crimson eyes; At that moment, sunlight from outside the door shone right on the mans face. His originally pale cheeks quickly decayed at a speed visible to the naked eye, with half his face turning into a ghostly visage of mangled flesh. His lips and eyelids twisted into a ghastly grimace, making the man look as terrifying as a zombie; Dont you think this look suits you more now, at least its real! said Song Jian with a slight smile, wielding the Sky-Breaking Sword and slashing towards the man; Roar~ A deep growl escaped the mans mouth as two sharp fangs protruded. He lunged towards Song Jian with claws bared; his once yellow name turned red in an instant, the man turning into a monster and using his arms to block Song Jians long sword; With a clang, the mans arm seemed to be made of steel, sparking as it collided with the Sky-Breaking Sword; Song Jians figure danced, engaging in close combat with the man. Throughout their fight, the others, whether they were seated and praying or the priest chanting at the pulpit, acted as if they saw nothing, completely ignoring the two men engaged in fierce combat. However, a red aura began to slowly surface on the skin of these people, resembling a thin veil of mist. Song Jian and the level forty-two monster clashed. He did not use any abilities but relied on his regular sword techniques to spar with it. Although he only dealt normal attack damage, each strike caused nearly a thousand points of damage to the monster; As the battle grew more intense, the mans attack speed also increased, producing afterimages with each movement. Although Song Jians strikes on the monster felt as if he were slicing into steel, causing his wrists to grow numb, the damage inflicted didnt lessen in the slightest; Hiss~ In a moment of carelessness after stabbing the opponent with his sword, Song Jian was viciously scratched on the arm by the monsters claws, leaving skin exposed and three bloody marks that quickly oozed fresh blood; The monster, getting a whiff of fresh blood, became even more frenzied. It looked at the bloodstains on its sharp nails as if it were an addict, its body shaking violently. Its lips couldnt help but move toward the blood on its nails, and then it ferociously stuffed its entire hand into its mouth. The taste of blood! A groan-like roar erupted from the monsters mouth as its originally dark eyeballs instantaneously turned blood red. Roar~ The monster suddenly pounced toward Song Jian, its limbs spread wide like a wild beast, aiming to bite at Song Jians neck. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian forcefully waved his hand forward, and dozens of Spirit Swords appeared, stabbing toward the monster that was already halfway through its leap. Puff, puff, puff~ Every Spirit Sword that pierced the monsters body released a jet of blood. In no time, the beasts body looked like a funnel, dark brown, filthy blood covering it entirely. Just then, one of the Spirit Swords suddenly flashed a dark gold light. As it struck the monster, the creatures body was instantly split in two, leaving the rest of the swords to slash apart the two halves. Triggered the passive skill Holy Sword? A glint appeared in Song Jians eyes, and a smile played at the corners of his mouth. Although using the Thousand Swords Art meant the monster wouldnt survive, the fact that he triggered the passive skill Holy Sword in battle was still a stroke of luck. The monster, which originally had over twenty thousand Vitality Points, now had zero after being split in two; however, it was still not dead. Its two halves kept moving, attempting to pull themselves together, as if they could resurrect themselves if they recombined. Cant be killed? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed immediately. He brandished the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and ruthlessly stabbed at one of the halves. He then realized that the monster, now severed into two pieces, seemed to have lost its defensive capabilities. The sword easily pierced its body, causing over two thousand points of critical damage. At that moment, a health bar appeared above the half of the body that had been struck, roughly a third of what it was when whole. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief and continued attacking the half-body, quickly depleting its Vitality Points. The monster, having its Vitality Points emptied once again, let out a dreadful scream. Both halves burst into flames, turning to ashes within seconds. A red bead, emitting a silver glow, rolled out from the ashes, coming to a stop near Song Jians feet. Song Jian casually picked up the bead but didnt have a chance to check its attributes as a heavy breathing sound filled the entire Church Hall. He looked up to see that everyone who had been sitting in the pews praying now stood up, their bodies emanating a strong scent of blood. Their eyes were bloodshot, and fangs protruded from their lips. Even the Priest on the pulpit was staring at Song Jian with a savage face, his crimson eyes filled with greed and ferocity. The scent of blood A low growling began as everyone, claws bared, lunged toward Song Jian. Chapter 901: 902 Divine Oracle Mirror_1 Chapter 901: Chapter 902 Divine Oracle Mirror_1 The people in this church didnt seem much different from ordinary humans at first, just sitting on the benches with their heads bowed silently in prayer. Their names and attributes were also yellow above their heads, indicating they were neutral monsters. As long as Song Jian didnt initiate an attack, they wouldnt attack Song Jian either. These praying people seemed to have a great fear of sunlight, which could harm them. The first monster that attacked Song Jian did so because Song Jian had opened the door, and the sunlight had fallen on it, causing it injury; Seeing these monsters swarm towards him, all with ferocious and bloodthirsty expressions, Song Jians brows immediately furrowed. The previous battle hadnt touched them, so why had these guys suddenly become crazed? Song Jian glanced at his shoulder where three claw marks that had been inflicted were slowly disappearing. His strong physical attributes endowed him with superhuman recovery abilities. Such a minor wound didnt require any medication and would heal quickly. Once again, he thought of the appearance of the first monster, and his brows tightened even more. They ignored the previous battle, but now theyve all become aggressive creatures. Could this all be because of fresh blood? Song Jian speculated in his heart. Roar, roar~ Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, the monsters were truly stimulated by the fresh blood. Upon smelling the scent of blood, they all turned into terrifying beasts. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and pushed the stone door behind him completely open, allowing the warm sunlight to pour in and illuminate the area around him in a radius of three to four meters. A monster that had already rushed forward was caught in the full blast of the sunlight. It instantly looked as though it had been doused in concentrated sulfuric acid, as thick white smoke began billowing from its body and its skin started to rapidly decay, almost as if it were being flayed. It let out a painful howl but didnt shrink back. Although its movement speed was significantly reduced and damage numbers kept floating above its head, it continued to lunge decisively towards Song Jian; Standing in the sunlight, Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword towards it. Just like the previous monster, this one seemed to have skin as hard as steel, able to clash with the Sky-breaking Sword and send sparks flying; Sunlight is like poison to them, it can injure and limit them, but it cant kill them immediately! Song Jian analyzed coolly as he fought; The other monsters, upon reaching the shadowy area just before the sunlight, all hesitated, seemingly unwilling to step into the sunlit area, and just continued to roar at Song Jian; Soon, Song Jian had killed the monster fighting him. Under the sunlight, it quickly turned to ash and didnt show the same freakish survival ability as the first creature; Sunlight is their weakness but its hardly fatal. To kill them with sunlight, they must be exposed for about half an hour Song Jian thought to himself. Watching the fearful display of the monsters, a smile emerged on Song Jians lips. He extended his left hand and used the Sky-breaking Sword to viciously slice his palm, immediately causing blood to fountain out. He intended to use his blood to lure these monsters, but Damn, I cut too deep! Song Jian watched the spurting blood and was momentarily at a loss for words. He had somewhat underestimated the sharpness of the Sky-breaking Sword. The blood quickly drenched his entire palm and began to drip to the floor; The scent of blood made the monsters even more frenzied. Several charged into the sunlit area, completely disregarding the white smoke billowing from their bodies and their skin rapidly decaying. Damage numbers floated above them as they lay on the ground, eagerly sucking up the blood from the floor, even cracking the flagstones as they bit into them, making a crack, crack sound; Song Jian slowly retreated, trying to draw them outside the church, but the churchs main doors seemed to be enchanted. Even though the monsters had descended into madness, they still refused to approach the doors. Left with no choice, Song Jian re-entered the church and began to fight the monsters in a melee, swinging his sword; The monsters were only common quality level forty-two beasts. Even without using the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian could easily annihilate them. Under the sunlight, they quickly turned into piles of ash; You shouldnt have killed them, they were striving to suppress their own instincts The priest, holding a black and red-covered codex, had a distraught look on his terrifying face, showing a tinge of sadness. Level 45, elite BOSS? Song Jian stared at the priests head, but for some reason, he could only see the opponents level and rank, with no name; Are you the Scarlet Count Xi Boyaer? Song Jian asked aloud; Have you come to seek the master? The priest, taken aback, asked, What do you want with the master? It has already fallen into eternal slumber! Then who are you? Song Jians eyebrows knitted together; I am but a humble servant of the master, a spirit trapped here! the priest said; Stop deceiving with trickery! Song Jian snorted coldly and rushed at him, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword; Thousand Swords Art! As Song Jian charged forward, dozens of Spirit Swords floated around him, whooshing towards the priest; Slaughter is the original sin, Divine Oracle Mirror, open! The priest held the Codex in his left hand and raised his right hand, lightly pushing forward, and suddenly dozens of Spirit Swords seemed to strike an invisible transparent shield, exploding with force three feet from the priest; Boom, boom, boom~ After a series of booms, the priest remained unscathed, except for a wound on his raised right hand, resembling the size of a babys mouth, with skin peeling back and flesh mangled; A damage count of over five thousand floated up from the priests head, and the injured priest, displaying a surprised expression, gazed at Song Jian and asked in a low voice, Who are you, that you can penetrate the defense of the Divine Oracle Mirror? In fact, Song Jian was even more astonished than he; this time he had summoned a total of fifty-six Spirit Swords. To say nothing of a level 45 elite BOSS, even a level 45 lord-level BOSS could be instantly killed. But unexpectedly, the real damage inflicted on this BOSS wasnt even one-tenth; Divine Oracle Mirror? What is that, a skill or an item? Song Jian couldnt help asking; It is a treasure bestowed upon me by the deities. Only the power of the gods can break its defense! The priest actually answered Song Jians question and then seemed to realize something, his face twisting into a crazed expression. You possess the bloodline of the deities. Killing you your blood can awaken the master. Roar~ The priest, who had seemed somewhat human until this point, now completely transformed into a beast and charged at Song Jian; The Codex in its left hand glowed continuously, projecting magic onto the priest, enhancing it with numerous buffs, such as the strength of a bull, pain reduction, monkey-guard Meanwhile, the fingers of its right hand grew long and slender, nails slowly emerging, as the skin cracked and became covered in a layer of scale-like patterns; Whoosh~ With the left hand like a claw, the priest lunged for Song Jian, his sharp nails leaving a trail in the air, as Song Jian parried with his sword. Instantly, the entire church filled with the sound of metal clashing, as Song Jian and the priest fiercely dueled; Chapter 902: 903 Blood Beads_1 Chapter 902: Chapter 903 Blood Beads_1 The Priests style of combat was somewhat akin to a Berserkers, yet the Codex in his left hand continuously unleashed various auxiliary spells, enhancing the Priests ability in close combat. Furthermore, when the Priest sustained injuries, the Codex could cast healing magic, replenishing the Priests Vitality Points, which left Song Jian speechless; This is simply cheating! Song Jian stared at the Codex in the Priests left hand, his facial muscles starting to twitch slightly; Thousand Swords Art! The Sky-breaking Sword fiercely slashed at the Priest, and without the protection of the Divine Oracle Mirror this time, the Spirit Sword brutally struck the Priest, sending him flying seven or eight meters away; By the time the Spirit Sword vanished, the Priests Vitality Points had plummeted, leaving him with roughly less than one-fifth left. The Codex once again burst into a milky white glow, beginning to restore the Priests Vitality Points, but this time, the Codex only raised the Priests Vitality by 5% before it ran out of power, and the healing light disappeared; Song Jian scoffed, a mocking smile appearing on his face, and as he pointed the Sky-breaking Sword forward, his figure instantly turned into a streak of light, charging toward the Priest; Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Pu~ The Sky-breaking Sword stabbed viciously into the Priests left shoulder, going right through him, and a burst of fresh blood sprayed out. What followed was the Priests horrified discovery that he had lost control over his body, which began to slowly float upwards; Pop, pop, pop~ Song Jians right hand moved like lightning, repeatedly thrusting in rapid succession eight times. With each attack, the Priests body drifted higher, eventually hovering nearly a meter above the ground before crashing down hard; Taking advantage, Song Jian swung his long sword, striking down on the Priests left hand. A dark golden light flashed, and the blow surprisingly triggered the Holy Sword talent; Pu~ With a dull thud, the Priests left hand, which was tightly clutching the Codex, was severed cleanly and was sent flying seven or eight meters away, crashing into the seats within the Church Hall; The glow on the surface of the Codex gradually dimmed, as a dark red phantom emerged from it, forming a skeleton-like figure that let out a piercing shriek before vanishing. Deprived of the Codexs support, the Priests power was instantly weakened by more than one-third. Already no match for Song Jian, now he was completely powerless to fight back. Sword lights appeared around the Priests body. Each time a sword light materialized, it was accompanied by a pained groan from the Priest, and within a short span, this Level 45 Elite Boss lay in a pool of blood, his body quickly igniting; Song Jian, full of anticipation, looked toward the severed arm that was clutching the Codex on the seat, but to his disappointment, the arm, along with the Codex it held, also started to burn up, turning into a pile of ashes in no time; What a shame Song Jian shook his head slightly regretfully. The Codex had impressive effects, capable of automatically releasing many auxiliary spells and continuously healing the user during combat. Most importantly, it seemed to require no consumption of Mental Strength or any similar energy. Song Jians One-handed Sword was right-held, leaving his left hand free to equip an off-hand item, but unfortunately, the Codex had not dropped. He picked up a robe emitting a dark golden glow from the ashes, the very black priest robe that the priest had been wearing; This robe had a high collar, wide and flowing sleeves, with cuffs embroidered with strange patterns in gold thread, looking quite luxurious and a bit mysterious; And its attributes were top-notch too, although it was a cloth armor, it provided higher defense than a leather armor of the same level and tier, and none of the additional properties were wasted, especially the special effects of the robean defensive skill, another enhancing the power of spells, both coveted by arcane professionals. Shaking out the robe, Song Jian looked at it for a long time before finally placing it into his inventory. If this arcane robe were to be sold at an auction, it would probably fetch at least 800,000 Doomsday Coins, and if the bidding war escalated, surpassing a million wasnt impossible. However, such a fine item, Song Jian would only deposit it into the guilds warehouse for guild players to exchange with Contribution Points, bolstering the guilds strength; Besides the robe, the priest had also dropped three golden Blood Beads; Song Jian had already collected more than forty, all from the monsters in the Church Hall, but those common monster drops were of silver quality, while the priests drops were of golden quality, and even their properties were far superior; The purpose of these Blood Beads was to change bloodlines, the silver quality ones could enhance ones physical constitution and also had a small chance of turning the user into a member of the Blood Clan; The golden quality Blood Beads dropped by the priest, however, could turn the user directly into a Blood Clan member, and even bestow the strength of a Viscount within the clan; This was a temptation similar to the post-expansion ability to become a member of the Abyssal Clan and obtain exotic classes, with the Blood Clan also harboring many rare, even epic and Legendary Level professions; For the average player, these Blood Beads were treasures that could change their fate, but regrettably, Song Jian decided that he would rather let them rot in his inventory than sell them or allow guild members to exchange for them; While the game had not explicitly stated that the Blood Clan would become enemies of humans, Abyssal Hell loomed like a blade over the heads of the games human race, and Song Jian did not wish to create another hostile race against humanity; The principle of those who are not of our kind must have a different heart was firmly engraved in Song Jians mind; After gathering all the loot, Song Jian went through the Church Hall and into a narrow passage; This passage was long, with windows along the walls already sealed, and every few meters, there was a recessed sconce with a candle as thick as a finger burning, barely illuminating a small area; On both sides of the passage were murals depicting a group of angels with white wings fighting a host of monsters with bat-like flesh wings; The content of the murals showed either the monsters being slain by angels and burned with fierce fire, or a group of monsters pinning an angel to the ground, encircling him to drink his blood, looking cruel and terrifying; This Sky City may have been conquered by these monsters, but whether those angels guarding it have all left or have been killed Song Jian thought to himself while looking at the murals; Just then, the sound of metal clashing came from the end of the passage, deep and powerful. Each clash seemed to strike right at Song Jians heart, causing his Vitality to surge uncontrollably, his cheeks flushing red; Chapter 903: 904: Angels Battle Servant_1 Chapter 903: Chapter 904: Angels Battle Servant_1 Song Jian walked to the end of the corridor, where he found a spacious room. In the center of the room was a black sarcophagus made of ironwood, surrounded by several skeletons that were nearly weathered away. A burly monster with a hunched back was hammering giant iron nails, each over a foot long, fiercely into the four corners of the sarcophagus with a massive hammer he held; By its stature, Song Jian could sense the monster had immense strength. The hammer in its hand was almost as huge as those used in battle, causing the entire room to tremble slightly with every strike. However, despite such formidable strength, it could never fully drive the nails into the coffin. Each blow only sank the nails a short way in, and it would probably take several hours to hammer them all the way; Song Jians gaze fell upon the creature wielding the hammera colossus, almost completely naked, save for a piece of tattered felt tied around its waist. Its body bore scars of all sizes crisscrossed over one another, almost leaving no patch of skin unmarked; On either side of its spine were two deep, gaping wounds, one of which still had a shard of white bone protruding from it, as if a pair of wings once grew there but had been broken off in battle; This monster, could it have once been an angel? Song Jian wondered, looking at the pure white bone on its back. It was hard for him to relate this muscular brute before him to an angel; Song Jian looked up at the monsters head, where its name and attributes were displayed. Moreover, the monsters name was in red, which meant that even if it was a Battle Angel, it was a monster to Song Jian; Angel Servant Toros, Level 45, Elite BOSS, Vitality Points: 45000/45000 Angel Servant? So its not a true Battle Angel? Song Jian thought to himself, as he swung his sword towards the creature; Thousand Swords Art! This time, Song Jian only managed to summon over a dozen Spirit Swords, which made him feel somewhat helpless. The number of Spirit Swords summoned was random, resulting in varying amounts of damage. Creatures that could have been killed instantly were now only suffering a fifth or even less of the damage; Song Jian believed he had mastered the Thousand Swords Art quite proficiently, capable of targeting both large groups and single enemies at will, but even now, he could not control the number of Spirit Swords he summoned; Over a dozen Spirit Swords ruthlessly struck Toros, causing it such intense pain that it let out a thunderous roar and turned its head to look at Song Jian; Enemy! With a hoarse bellow, Toros swung its hammer furiously at Song Jian; Boom! The Sky-breaking Sword clashed with the hammer, and Song Jian immediately felt an overwhelming force surge towards him, pushing his body back three to four meters, leaving two trails on the hard floor; This strength attribute must be over a hundred and eighty points, right? Its only a servant, how can it possess such incredible power Song Jian looked at Toros with astonishment. How could a mere Level 45 Elite BOSS possess such formidable strength; Even Kekaul, the four-winged angel who had fought alongside him in the Abyssal Hell, did not have such fearsome strength. After all, Kekaul was a true Battle Angel; Sacred Fire Assault! Toros roared, swinging its hammer down hard on the ground; Boom, boom, boom~ From where the hammer struck, a scorching flame burst forth, its core a dark red while the surface showed a bizarre silver-white color; After the first flame rose, another burst up a meter away, followed by yet another flame bursting forth in succession; In less than a second, seven flames rose continuously between Toros and Song Jian, with the last one emerging right under Song Jians feet, engulfing him completely; The impact of the flames made Song Jian lose control of his body instantly, sending him soaring into the air while the ensuing fire damage made his Vitality Points drop rapidly; -500 -680 -869 -993 Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The damage he was taking kept rising, and at the same time, Song Jian noticed that his resistance and defense were also rapidly declining; The fiery assault had continued for a full three seconds before it suddenly disappeared, and by the time Song Jian crashed heavily onto the ground from midair, he shockingly found that his Vitality Points had already dropped by more than three thousand; It should be known that the Vitality Points of an ordinary heavily-armored shield warrior were just slightly over three thousand; in other words, most players, if faced with this BOSS, would likely be killed instantly; Sword Shadow Clone! Song Jians figure began to shake violently, and after a short while, two Song Jians that looked exactly alike appeared in front of the monster; Thousand Swords Art! The clone wielded the Sky-breaking Sword to attack the monster, and Song Jian, meanwhile, took out an Advanced Recovery Potion and gulped it down, just as he had managed to slightly recover some Vitality Points, he saw Toros bearing the attacks of the Spirit Sword, and with a swing of its hammer, it smashed into the clones head, dispelling the clone into a burst of white light after only two hits. The Sword Shadow Clone, only having 40% of Song Jians attributes, was no match for the BOSS before him; its purpose was to deal over six thousand points of damage to the BOSS and delay it for a few seconds, allowing Song Jian the time to unleash the next Thousand Swords Art! As the BOSSs gaze locked onto him, the cooldown period for Thousand Swords Art came to an end, and Song Jian, without hesitation, released the Thousand Swords Art once more; this time, the number of Spirit Swords broke through to over fifty. The densely packed Spirit Swords emitted an aura of terrifying force, flying towards the BOSS like a meteor shower; Boom, boom, boom~ After a burst of energy bombardment, the BOSSs body, already riddled with wounds, erupted with countless spurts of blood, its Vitality Points plummeting, and it was instantly killed by Song Jian; Do not open the coffin; inside there is The BOSS, with a glimmer of sentience in its eyes, blood spraying from its mouth, struggled to say to Song Jian as it fell; Not open the coffin, huh? But the more you say that, the more I want to open it, damn it! Song Jian glared hard at the corpse of the BOSS and collected all the loot it had dropped; Truly worthy of being a level 45 elite BOSS, it dropped two golden quality items, one of which was the weapon used by the BOSS, that hammer, while the other was a thin Skill Book; The hammers properties were average, not presenting many advantages as a weapon, but this hammer had another propertyit could be used as a forging hammer and could also increase the Forging skill level by 2 levels, which for players who had learned Forge Art, could be said to be extremely good; As for the Skill Book, Song Jian glanced at the cover and saw that it was a golden cover with several silver characters: Skill Mutation Secret Manual. Song Jian couldnt help but be stunned for a moment, focusing on the attributes of the book and examining it carefully. Chapter 910 - 911: Pillar of Courage_1 Chapter 910: Chapter 911: Pillar of Courage_1 Solanda was a rare profession, a Soul Summoner, who could enslave the souls of monsters once they were near death, but the condition was strict: the final, killing blow must be delivered by Solanda himself, otherwise, there would be no way to enslave a killed monsters soul; Moreover, after enslaving a monsters soul, depending on the monsters strength and attributes, Solanda would be granted several special skills; the stronger the monster, the better the skills bestowed; Most importantly, Solanda could also summon the enslaved monster souls to assist in battle. These souls, even though they could only exert 80% of their strength from when they were alive, had no upper limit to how many Solanda could enslave; Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As long as he had enough Mental Strength, in theory, he could enslave a whole army of monster souls. Although Solanda was also a profession with a special affinity for Mental attributes, with his current Mental Strength, he could enslave at most fifty ordinary monsters, only ten elite bosses, and a mere five lord-level bosses; Any more would impact his ability to cast spells; The enslaved monster souls had a time limit for their existence; ordinary souls could last for seven days, elite boss souls for five days, and lord-level boss souls for only three days. Once the time was up, the enslaved souls would dissipate; Furthermore, if these monster souls were summoned to assist in battle and died during the combat, they would be gone forever, and even the skills they had granted would vanish, which made this profession considerably restricted. Originally, Solanda had enslaved enough monster souls, but after several battles, the ordinary monster souls had been nearly all consumed, and none of the three elite boss souls he had enslaved remained, causing Solandas combat power to plummet drastically; However, once Solanda enslaved the souls of ten elite bosses, his strength would leap to become the strongest in the entire team. As long as he adapted to the skills granted by enslaving the bosses, Solandas power could completely overwhelm a Mage of the same level; The boss soul he enslaved this time, just the Blood Shadow Stacking alone, if used against an unguarded player, could completely obliterate that player in ten seconds. Boss, Im going to activate the pillar! a magic-class player wearing a blue robe, holding a dagger in his right hand and a magical orb in his left, shouted to Tula; Go ahead, but be careful! Li Mu nodded, took a deep breath, and slowly approached the stone pillar that was no longer guarded by a boss; He was the only Chinese player in the team, usually quiet, but his strength was not to be underestimated; he was the only formal Mage in the team. In every battle, his damage output was always among the highest, and it was he who first discovered this hidden mission; Originally it was a solo mission, but after he claimed it, it was selflessly transformed into a team mission. Even though it reduced the reward he would have gotten, it was definitely safer. Li Mu walked up to the stone pillar, squinting his eyes to discern the tattered designs on it. It was hard to make out the patterns on the cracked and creviced pillar, and soon, sweat began to form on Li Mus forehead. His companions didnt dare to approach, watching from a distance, feeling anxious for him; Soon after, Li Mu took out a stone piece from his bag, glanced at the pattern on it, then looked up again to confirm with the pillar before nodding vigorously and muttering to himself, Pillar of Courage, it must be this one! Having said that, Li Mu slammed the stone piece hard against the pillar; Seeing Li Mus action, almost all of his teammates stepped back two paces, except for the Heavy Shield Warrior, who took a defensive stance, solidly protecting the others behind him; This mission required the correct placement of six stone pieces onto six stone pillars, each stone corresponding to a specific pillar, clues for which needed to be sought from the mission description; Although everyone had picked up the task, only Li Mu, who had received it first, could complete the selection of rocks and pillars; If the choice of rocks and pillars was wrong, then a violent explosion would occur, putting the chooser in mortal danger, which was precisely why Li Mu was so tense. At the moment Li Mu slammed the rock onto the pillar, the entire Sky City seemed to tremble slightly, and the already cracked pillar began to shake violently, then boom, it collapsed completely, replaced by a beam of light shooting straight into the sky; On the surface of this blue beam, several golden runes emergedif Li Mu and his group knew the language of angels, they would recognize these runes as the words Pillar of Courage; We did it, we did it! His companions, who had been hiding behind the Heavy Shield Warrior, saw the beam of light soaring upward and instantly became excited, all jumping up and cheering loudly; Continue, continue, there are still five pillars, and five more BOSSes, haha! The leader Tula laughed out loud, their gaze shifting to the guardians under the other five pillars. At this moment, Song Jian had already entered the Judgment Hall, and after stepping on the stone stairs, he found himself in a vast space that appeared to be a training ground, with wooden human-shaped targets placed all around the empty square, bearing marks of being battered and slashed, seemingly used for many years; Scattered on the ground were many iron swords and spears for training, which looked like they had been abandoned for a long while; Song Jian looked around as he walked towards the training ground; How come there are no monsters in this instance? Song Jian frownedup until now, he hadnt detected any monsters in the instance; Just then, a strange change occurred in the training groundthe orderly wooden targets suddenly burst forth with intense white light; Soon, the white light grew stronger and merged into one, enveloping Song Jian entirely, causing him to squint and shield his eyes with his hands; At that moment, a resonant voice sounded in Song Jians ear; Only the most elite Battle Angels can join the ranks of the Judgers, are you ready? Song Jian was startled and suddenly felt that the surrounding white light had vanished. When he opened his eyes again, he found the training ground gone, replaced by an area resembling an arena; Around him were three tiers of steps, and each step had rows of wooden chairs arranged on it; In front of Song Jian was a spacious platform, and on the platform, luxurious armchairs were placed every few meters. Song Jian countedthere were a total of twelve such armchairs; At this moment, whether the simple wooden chairs or the twelve luxurious armchairs in front, there was not a single soul, but inexplicably, a thirty-second countdown appeared before Song Jian; System: You have triggered the hidden mission, Angel Judger. If you can successfully clear this instance, you will receive the special title Angel Judger, which can be advanced! Chapter 911 - 912: Stage Two_1 Chapter 911: Chapter 912: Stage Two_1 This, this is just a dungeon, why is there a hidden quest? Song Jian was astonished but didnt show any signs of it. He simply summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, holding it tightly in his hand; Such instances where players receive quests within a dungeon are rare. Most players encounter quests first and then seek out dungeons. However, receiving a quest in a dungeon indicates that the rewards are extremely generous, something many players can only dream of. Soon, vague silhouettes began to appear on the wooden chairs around him. They didnt say a word, just silently watching Song Jian. These figures looked like orbs of light, except they each had a pair of wing-like shadows flickering faintly behind them; On the twelve splendid armchairs in the front, silhouettes of angels also appeared. Those angels sitting on the spacious viewing stands, each with six pairs of glorious wings, seemed like flowing flames, exuding a sense of awe and oppression; These shadows kept watching Song Jian, some even with a look of anticipation on their faces, but Song Jian knew these were not real angels but rather residual images from earlier in the Judgment Hall. Before long, facing Song Jian, a Battle Angel with a pair of flaming wings appeared. This angel, handsome in appearance, radiated a sharp aura. He carried a shield in his left hand and a sword in his right, looking like the most common sword-and-shield warrior, His flame wings, unlike the white feathery wings of the other Battle Angels, bore some resemblance to those of the twelve Great Angels sitting in the stands; System: To become a Judger, you must possess exquisite martial skills. You must last half an hour against an official Judger in the Judgment Hall to qualify for the title of Judger; Glancing at the flame-winged Judger opposite him, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. It was just a level forty-five elite BOSS with less than one hundred thousand Vitality Points, barely over eighty thousand. His Thousand Swords Art could potentially kill him in one hit. Was this task too simple? Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While he was thinking, a bell rang. The Judger wielding a sword and shield opposite him struck his shield harshly with his sword before charging at Song Jian; Before the Judger could close the distance, Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely at him, and instantly, dozens of Spirit Swords emerged, streaking towards the Battle Angel like meteors; The Battle Angel seemed to sense the danger and swiftly lowered his center of gravity, raising his shield in front to protect most of his body, yet still charging towards Song Jian without slowing down; Boom! Boom! Boom! Most of the Spirit Swords struck the shield, while more than ten hit other parts of the Battle Angels body, but to Song Jians surprise, whether the swords struck the shield or his body, they each only caused minimal damage; How, how is this possible? Shock was evident on Song Jians face, but the distance between them only allowed for one strike. After releasing the Thousand Swords Art, the Battle Angel had already reached him, swinging his longsword down in an attack; The chilling wind from the sword left his cheeks stinging. Song Jian hurriedly parried with his sword, and with a clang, he felt a powerful force in his right hand. Song Jians expression changed; the strength attribute of this Battle Angel was almost equal to his own; In a moment of hesitation, the Battle Angels shield came crashing down on Song Jian, who quickly dodged to the right. Barely steadying himself, the angels longsword came slashing down again, forcing Song Jian to retreat once more; In just a few seconds, Song Jian was forced back by the Battle Angel for over ten meters, and his back had slammed fiercely against the stone wall surrounding the training arena. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian swung out his Sky-breaking Sword once more, and this time, the number of Spirit Swords directly hit sixty, which brought a hint of surprise to Song Jians face. Sixty Spirit Swords could form the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and even a sovereign-level BOSS couldnt survive in this sword formation. The Battle Angel facing him, with just over eighty thousand Vitality Points, wouldnt stand a chance against it. Countless Spirit Swords ignited into fierce flames, turning into fiery red lotus petals. All the petals converged together, and a resplendent Karmic Fire Red Lotus encircled the Battle Angel. Clashes of metal rang out as numerous gold and red flames surged from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and the scorching aura spread like a tide. However, the engulfed Battle Angel seemed to possess strong immunity against the flames. Only strings of -1 floated above their head, indicating that these flames, capable of killing a sovereign-level BOSS, couldnt even break through their defenses. Soon, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation underwent some changes. Within the flames, a metallic luster began to glimmer, and a three-foot-long sword slowly coalesced from the midst of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus. As soon as the sword appeared, all the gold and red flames rushed toward it, and in an instant, the entire blade burst into raging flames. The blades flames grew fiercer and more intense until, in just a few breaths, the flames on the sword had expanded into a giant Flame Giant Blade seven to eight meters long. Billowing flames burst forth from the blade, turning the entire training arena a golden red. What, what is this? Is this the second tier of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation? Song Jian was stunned. He had no idea that the sword formation even had a second tier, so he could only watch it change before his very eyes. When all the flames in the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation were swallowed by the long sword, a deep black aura began to emerge from its center. In the instant the black aura appeared, the expressionless Battle Angel finally showed a look of shock, and then, looking at Song Jian, their eyes were filled with anger and hatred. Looking up at the blade in midair, Song Jian realized that he seemed capable of controlling it. With a thought, the long sword swung violently, cleaving fiercely toward the Battle Angel. In a moment, it was as if the air itself had frozen. The terrifying Flame Giant Blade, mixed with a furious howling, came crashing down on the Battle Angel, engulfing the training arena in scorching flames instantly. The Battle Angels expression changed, and with a rapid shuffle of feet, they streaked backward, trying to escape the range of the fiery blade. However, as soon as the flame blade was swung, it locked onto the Battle Angel, and as they retreated quickly, the blade stretched even longer, making it impossible for the Battle Angel to escape its coverage. The enormous flame blade, accompanied by a thunderous roar, chopped down. Before the sword even arrived, the solid stone slabs of the training arena had already begun to silently crumble and shatter. With this one swing, a deep trench was etched into the ground, making it seem as though the entire training arena was about to be split in two. Chapter 912 - 913: Flame Light Wings_1 Chapter 912: Chapter 913: Flame Light Wings_1 The massive flame blade extended for dozens of meters and slashed viciously onto the Battle Angels body. A crack sound echoed, as if something had been directly shattered. A hundred thousand points of damage floated above the Battle Angels head. Vitality Points were instantly depleted, and the figure of the Battle Angel slowly vanished, leaving only a pair of Flame Light Wings, burning and flapping in the mid-air. System: You have defeated the assessment Judger, with an assessment rating of Perfect. System: You have replaced the assessment Judger, awarded the Battle Angel Judgers Title. Judgment Angel: Possesses the right to judge the Angel Clan; if an offender violates the angelic codes, the Judger holds the right to imprison, and even execute the target. Streams of system information cascaded before Song Jians eyes, recording the so-called angelic codesthere were at least hundreds of them, dense and numerous. These codes regulated the behavior of the Angel Clan, and violators would be punished accordingly, with the Judger holding the authority to exact such punishments. The Flame Light Wings in mid-air transformed into a stream of light and flew towards Song Jian. Soon, a pair of Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jian, looking as if they had grown right out of his back. These Flame Light Wings were far more magnificent than any normal angelic or the Wings of Steel, with flames flowing from the fluttering wings dribbling toward the ground. As the flames left the wings, they gradually disappeared into thin air. The entire set of wings radiated a dazzling light, looking like a perfect work of art. There was a time limit for flying with the Wings of Steel, and the Sword Flight Art not only occupied the Sky-breaking Sword but also continuously consumed Sword Qi. However, these Flame Light Wings endowed Song Jian with the capability of sustained flight. As long as his body could withstand it, flying for three days and nights would be no issue. Moreover, Song Jian was now even more agile when using the Thousand Swords Art in the air. Song Jian, holding the Sky-breaking Sword with Flame Light Wings constantly fluttering behind him, almost looked indistinguishable from a true Battle Angel. The angelic apparitions on the surrounding benches slowly vanished, and the twelve archangels in the stands all stood up, their figures disappearing one after another until only one twelve-winged archangel remained. He walked slowly down from the stands, strolling in the void, and soon arrived in front of Song Jian. This archangel was dressed in a tattered grey robe that shrouded his entire being, his face obscured under the hood and indiscernible. The archangel drew a long sword and placed it upon Song Jians left shoulder as a deep voice rose from beneath the hood. In the name of the Judgment Angel, I bestow upon you the authority to decide. You must remember the glory of the Angel Clan, justice, fairness, courage, and mercy You shall abide by the laws of righteousness, fight against evil with bravery, and fear no sacrifice Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the sword in your hand, you must protect all the beautiful things in this world For the weak, you must harbor a merciful and compassionate heart Against oppression, you must not fear to resist and fight back As the Judgment Angel imparted these admonitions, Song Jian felt strong currents of heat surging from the Flame Light Wings behind him, flowing through his bodys meridians to every limb and bone. His entire body seemed as if it were being constantly brushed by these warm currents, with every pore of his skin beginning to emit a faint white glow. Song Jian submerged himself entirely in the flow of this heat. After an unknown amount of time, Song Jian slowly opened his eyes to find the Judgment Angel had disappeared at some point. He had returned to the previous training ground. Looking around at the wooden dummies, Song Jian had a feeling as if he were in a different era; everything he had experienced before seemed like an illusion. However, he quickly noticed the Flame Light Wings still fluttering behind him. Is all of this real? Song Jian gently caressed the ethereal Flame Light Wings with his fingertips. There was no sensation of burning, just a warm feeling between his fingers. With a thought, the Flame Light Wings gently flapped, and he felt as if he were about to take flight, his feet involuntarily lifting from the ground. This feeling is simply Song Jians face lit up with surprise. Even when using the Wings of Steel to fly, he always felt like he was using a tool. But now, these Flame Light Wings felt like an extension of his body, as if they were a part of him all along. Flame Light Wings (Tier 1), external equipment, usage effects: Spirit Point recovery speed increased by 50%, capable of flight; Item description: This item is unique to the Judgers of the Angel Clan. Only players with the Judgers Title from the Angel Clan are qualified to use it! Spirit Point recovery speed increased by 50%? A smile of delight appeared on Song Jians face. Although his current limit of Spirit Points was much higher than that of an ordinary player, he also used more Spirit Points. Abilities like the Sword Shadow Clone, which directly consumed a percentage, caused him much headache; With the Flame Light Wings, at least Song Jian wouldnt need to frequently use potions to restore his Mental Strength. Most importantly, he could now use the Thousand Swords Art in the air anytime, greatly increasing his agility. Crack, crack~ Just then, the surrounding wooden dummies suddenly shattered one by one, and from inside the rooms surrounding the Judgment Hall, low growls were heard. Boom, boom~ The buildings around the Judgment Hall suddenly collapsed, revealing enormous cages made of steel as thick as an arm. They contained giant, gruesome monsters with ferocious appearances. These monsters all looked different, but they had one thing in common: each had a pair of wings on their back; Is this really a Judgment Hall, or a prison for confining monsters? Song Jian couldnt help but quip after looking around; All the monsters became excited the moment the surrounding buildings collapsed, continuously slamming their bodies against the cages, trying to break free; They gazed at Song Jian with greedy eyes, some of them even drooling uncontrollably; If I were you, Id leave this place quickly before these creatures break free! A calm voice suddenly came from behind Song Jian. Song Jian turned around and saw a Battle Angel imprisoned in an iron cage. This angel had only one wing remainingthe other, it seemed, had been cut off; Who are you? Song Jian asked in a low voice; The heritage of the Judgers of the Angel Clan has actually fallen into the hands of a human, how pitiful! The one-winged Battle Angel looked at the Flame Light Wings behind Song Jian with a sorrowful expression. Go now, without the suppression of the array, these monsters will soon break out of their cages. They were all once sinners, captured and brought to the Judgment Hall for trial. But hundreds of years have passed, and they have lost their sanity, becoming monsters! The eyes of the one-winged Battle Angel slowly turned blood-red, his face showing a struggling expression. He seemed to be exerting all his strength, as if desperately suppressing something. Run! The Battle Angel suddenly stood up and let out a roar at Song Jian; Chapter 913 - 914 Judgment_1 Chapter 913: Chapter 914 Judgment_1 Chapter 913: Chapter 914 Judgment_1 Crack, crack~ The imprisoned monsters furiously rammed into the cage bars around them, seemingly having lost all reason, their eyes revealing only greed and a ravenous hunger. With robust bodies, they continuously crashed into the sturdy cage bars, uncaring of the blood that flowed freely from their wounds; soon, the fine iron bars of the cage began to warp and distort under the force, slowly bending and stretching until they finally shattered, creating a large hole. A monster with two horns on its head and a body covered in dark, cyan scales, sporting a pair of grey wings on its back, burst out of the cage. It was barehanded and half-naked, its tough skin marked with bloody slashes from the cage bars some scales had even been scraped off, hanging on the cage bars, presenting a ghastly sight; The Sinful Angel awaiting judgment, Level 45 Elite BOSS, Vitality Points: 93000/93000 Level 45, Elite BOSS Song Jian squinted his eyes, sizing up the monster charging towards him and swung his Sky-breaking Sword fiercely at it; The sharp longsword issued a low whistling sound, tearing through the air like lightning, a dazzling sword light flashed, leaving a deep wound on the chest of the monster that the bone could be seen, blood spurting out; Without even using skills, Song Jian could still inflict terrifying damage. Its worth noting that the Sky-breaking Sword is an epic longsword with frightfully high damage and attributes, easily able to breach the defenses of these Level 45 Elite BOSSes, causing them massive damage; The monsters charge faltered, forced to take a step back, but it quickly lunged again, its hands now beastly claws, swooping towards Song Jians head; With an upward sweep of his sword, Song Jian parried the claws of the monster, sparking a spray of sparks, the creatures claws proving as tough as steel; The gale howled as the Sky-breaking Sword danced in Song Jians hands. At the same time, he stepped aside, dodging the BOSSs attacks, the sword light continuously shimmering around the BOSSs body. Even with normal attacks, Song Jian still inflicted colossal damage on the BOSS, its Vitality Points steadily decreasing. It seemed that even without deploying the Thousand Swords Art, the death of this Level 45 Elite BOSS was only a matter of time; Whoosh~ The BOSS, having already lost a third of its Vitality Points, suddenly flapped its grey wings, smacking them towards Song Jian. A thought flashed through his mind, and his Flame Light Wings unfurled behind him as well; Bang~ A dull thud echoed as the two pairs of wings collided fiercely. Song Jian felt a jolt through his body and couldnt help but take two steps back, but the Level 45 Elite BOSS opposite him was sent flying as if hit by a train, crashing hard into a steel cage behind it. Its grey wings emitted a wisp of blue smoke and were left with a large scorch mark; It seemed that even for a Level 45 Elite BOSS, the wings on its back were at a significantly lower grade than his own Flame Light Wings and stood no chance in resistance; A thought struck Song Jian; the impact reminded him that after becoming a Judger of the Angel Clan, he acquired the authority to judge and sentence ordinary angels. And the creature before him was an unpunished Sinful Angel. In the name of the Angels Judger, I shall judge the sinner before me! Song Jian exclaimed in a low voice, pointing his Sky-breaking Sword at the struggling Level 45 Elite BOSS. After he finished these words, a majestic and solemn voice suddenly boomed from the sky; Judgment begins! An inexplicable pillar of mysterious light suddenly appeared, enveloping the Elite BOSS that had just managed to get back on its feet; at the same time, strands of white light emerged within the pillar of light, binding the BOSS from head to toe like ropes; Above its head, a golden Judgment inscription appeared. The BOSS roared furiously, struggling desperately, but it was unable to break free from the white lights bonds; After a short while, that dignified and solemn voice sounded once again; The trial is over, verdict: Guilty! He has fallen into darkness and shall be met with eradication as punishment! Once a verdict of guilt is pronounced, punishment follows. There are various forms of punishment, but eradication is undoubtedly the most severe. It is reserved exclusively for sinners who have fallen into darkness, subjecting them to such an extreme penalty! Suddenly, a dazzling white light blossomed in the sky. Song Jian looked up to see an enormous cross-shaped lightsaber materialize out of thin air. The entire instance echoed with the sound of eradication; this was the sword of punishment. Once it appeared and locked onto its target, the punished angel had no chance to resist. It could inflict catastrophic damage on the angels very being; Whoosh~ The cross-shaped lightsaber fell, striking fiercely at the neck of the boss, an elite boss with two-thirds of its Vitality Points left, was instantaneously killed, its head severed. Blood gushed from the neck as the body swayed slightly before crashing down to the ground. Within moments, its corpse began to dissolve into countless shimmering white light spots, floating away into the air and disappearing. Instant kill? A look of shock appeared on Song Jians face. He glanced again at the skill titled Judger, and a hint of delight quickly replaced his surprise. Although usable only against the Angel Clan, this skill was incredibly powerful. Once a verdict of guilt was made, no matter how strong the angel was, it was helpless against the punishment of the trial. The cooldown time is a full ten minutes Glancing at the monsters around him, Song Jians expression showed a touch of helplessness. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dozens of monsters were battering the cage, and within a minute, they would all break free; the Judger skill wouldnt be ready for a second use so soon; Suddenly, Song Jian seemed to think of something and hurriedly looked back at the spot where the monster he had just judged used to lie. At this point, the bosss corpse had already disintegrated entirely into white light spots and vanished, leaving nothing behind; Monsters judged are not leaving behind any loot! Song Jians face immediately turned sour. For any player, defeating monsters without obtaining any loot was an unacceptable outcome. Watching the monsters constantly assaulting the cage, Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly and thought to himself, It seems that Ill need to personally slay these monsters! As he spoke, Song Jian swung his sword fiercely at a monster that had already broken through half of the cage; Thousand Swords Art! Dozens of Spirit Swords, ablaze with roaring flames, shot out, slashing toward the monster. After a flash of sword light and an explosion, the boss with over ninety thousand Vitality Points was instantly reduced to a critically injured state. Its huge body fell heavily, broken pieces of the iron cage impaled its body, blood splattered everywhere. The boss let out a miserable scream as it drained of its last Vitality Point and its head slammed into the ground; Five or six items, emitting various colors, burst forth from its corpse. Song Jian glanced at them and a satisfied smile appeared on his face; This is the proper way to slay monsters! Song Jian thought to himself and then targeted another monster, swinging his sword at it; Chapter 914 - 915 Its a Bit Tough to Win_1 Chapter 914: Chapter 915: Its a Bit Tough to Win_1 Chapter 914: Chapter 915: Its a Bit Tough to Win_1 In the game, players hunt monsters for combat experience and loot, but using the Judgment skill yielded no rewards, not even loot or combat experience, which made Song Jian lose interest in the Judgment skill instantly. He decided to treat it as a skill to be kept at the bottom of his chest, possibly never to be used in his lifetime. The cages were broken open one by one, and the unjudged Sinful Angels rushed out toward Song Jian. They bore ferocious expressions that seemed intent on tearing Song Jian apartand their strength was enough to chill the average player to the bone, their numbers bred despair. You, you cant possibly kill them, run away quickly, as long as you leave this place, you can survive! The one-winged angel who was fighting the evil power within him was perhaps the most willful amongst all the Sinful Angels. Hundreds of years had passed; others had already degenerated into monsters, but only he still clung to the last vestige of rationality in his mind; Song Jian glanced at him. He had some admiration for the angels perseverance until now, but the angels cheeks had begun to show faint dark magic patterns, and even on his pure white wings, a faint grey aura was emerging. Song Jian knew he would not last much longerperhaps ten days, perhaps five, or maybe in the next instant, this Sinful Angel imprisoned for hundreds of years would completely fall and become a monster just like the others; A Sinful Angel with a beastly face and clawed hands let out a piercing scream and pounced at Song Jian. It was small enough to have easily escaped from the cage, and behind it were seven or eight other Sinful Angels, who had fallen into darkness and were struggling fiercely, about to break free from their cages; Song Jian rushed toward this boss, the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand brutally stabbing into its body, and with the body impaled, he charged backward; The boss let out a pained howl; its claws reached for Song Jians head. Song Jian bent his right knee, slamming into the bosss abdomen. He yanked the Sky-breaking Sword out fiercely, causing a geyser of blood to spurt out. The boss was kicked down and rolled backward twice before quickly getting back on its feet; At that moment, a burly boss had also broken free from its cage, its massive body lunging at Song Jian like a heavy truck barreling down the freeway; Midway, the ferocious boss raised its sharp claws, with the metal-cold claws producing a sharp howling as they seemed to rip through the air, swiping viciously at Song Jian; Song Jians expression was solemn. More and more bosses were escaping their cages, and the entire dungeon was only as big as a training ground. If surrounded by these bosses, it would be difficult for Song Jian to break free. With a flick of his wrist, Song Jian executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, charging at the boss that was farthest away from him. In an instant, five or six streaks of cold light swept across the spot where Song Jian had just been standing; At this time, Song Jians sword had pierced deep into a newly liberated Sinful Angel. Critical damage numbers floated up from the bosss head. It tried to struggle, but having lost control over its body, moving even a finger became a remote hope; The Mysterious Moonlight Sword struck nine times in an instant, and the bosss body floated more than half a meter off the ground. When the Sky-breaking Sword halted, the boss crashed heavily onto the ground, and Song Jian, seizing the moment, turned around with the Thousand Swords Art surging forth; This time, Song Jian summoned more than fifty Spirit Swords, and the blazing Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, like shooting stars, sped toward a dozen charging bosses; After a series of booming sounds, all the bosses were struck down, covered in sword scars and burn marks, their Vitality Points greatly reduced; You cant possibly kill them all. Although they are sinful, after falling into darkness, they gained even stronger powers! The one-winged angel, who sat motionless in a cage, wore a distressed expression, as if he had once again overcome his evil thoughts and felt relieved, but the hint of blood in his eyes could not be dispelled; If you cant offer me any good advice, then could you please shut your mouth! Song Jian couldnt help but turn his head and shout at the one-winged angel as the Sky-breaking Sword viciously stabbed into an elite boss once more; Now, Song Jian was battling against the assault of three elite bosses, making the fight even more challenging. He had already been fiercely struck twice, his steps faltering; If it were just two or three bosses, it would only be a matter of time before Song Jian could take them down with his strength. But now, with over thirty bosses filling the training ground, they left hardly any space for Song Jian to dodge or move around; After taking a couple of heavy hits and losing over a thousand Vitality Points, Song Jian realized he couldnt keep this up, or he would eventually be surrounded and killed by these bosses; With that thought, Song Jian immediately flapped his Flame Light Wings and flew into the air to temporarily evade, but soon seven or eight Sinful Angels also spread their gray wings and soared up, lunging at Song Jian; The remaining Sinful Angels, though they had wings, had become heavier due to the strengthening and mutation of their bodies after falling into darkness, losing their ability to fly; Song Jian had little experience fighting in the sky, but these Sinful Angels, already fallen into darkness, had an abundance of experience, and even with only seven or eight of them, they gave Song Jian quite a headache; Damn it, if I could only release the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, I could wipe out all these bastards in one go! Song Jian wiped the blood seeping from the corner of his mouth and clenched his teeth in secret; Bang! A stabbing pain came from his back. Song Jian flipped in the air, swinging his Sky-breaking Sword upward, but the Sinful Angel behind him dodged agilely and gave him a mocking smile; Whoosh whoosh~ sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian flapped his Flame Light Wings, striking at the Sinful Angels closing in. These unjudged Sinful Angels seemed to dread the light wings behind Song Jian, and they immediately backed away; Judgment! Song Jian locked onto a Sinful Angel in the sky with his sword and bellowed; He had thought he wouldnt use the Judgment skill again, but now, facing the besiege of these bosses, Song Jians life was almost at stake, and he couldnt care less, unleashing it directly on a particularly ferocious Sinful Angel; A grand voice resounded, and a white beam of light immediately locked onto the Sinful Angel. No matter what, the Sinful Angel, having fallen into darkness, could not escape the fate of being erased; After the Judgment, the Sinful Angel instantly turned into ash, scattering in the air and drifting toward the ground; This scene instilled fear in all the Sinful Angels. Once judged, those who had fallen into darkness had only death to face. Soon, the cornered Sinful Angels became frantic, recklessly rushing at Song Jian; Chapter 915 - 916 Annihilation_1 Chapter 915: Chapter 916 Annihilation_1 Chapter 915: Chapter 916 Annihilation_1 Song Jian, suspended in mid-air, was surrounded by a group of Sinful Angels relentlessly attacking him. Two bosses even spread their arms and lunged at him, tightly hugging his body and biting at the armor on Song Jian with their teeth, while the remaining flying bosses also pounced on him, tangling up into a mass; Flame Light Wings continuously struck these bosses, leaving large swaths of black, charred marks on their bodies. The Sinful Angel bosses howled in pain, but none of them avoided the attack, clinging tightly to Song Jian, who soon became weighed down by the bosses and began plummeting toward the ground; The one-winged angel fighting desperately against evil thoughts suddenly showed a distressed expression, muttering to himself, Its impossible to win, youre definitely going to die, its impossible to win At that moment, the corner of the one-winged angels mouth curled up into a strange smile, and he whispered to himself, Do you feel the power of darkness? It is so strong. If you give up your current identity and embrace the darkness, you too can have such formidable power A moment later, the one-winged angels face drastically changed, and he began to tremble like a sieve, his forehead bulging with veins, his sweat quickly soaking his entire body; S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, the Judgers legacy has not ended, I will surely obtain a just verdict! the one-winged angel roared, as if waking from a nightmare, he lay on the ground, propping himself up with his hands, taking deep breaths, sweat dripping downhe knew that his complexion must look terrifying; The Judgers legacy? Heh, are you referring to that dying human? a sinister voice rose next to the one-winged angel Zhuo Wens ear. This voice seemed to emanate from the depths of his heart, audible only to him: Watch as the last Judger of the Angel Clan is killed before your eyes. At that moment, you will entirely embrace the darkness and become one of us The sinister voice faded away, but the pained expression on Zhuo Wens face grew more intense. He shook his head in agony, trying to stand up: No, I cant just watch the Judger being killed by them, I cant! Zhuo Wen leaned on the bars of the cage, slowly standing up, gripping the bars with both hands, trying with all his might to pry them apart. But no matter how hard he tried, the bars were as immovable as if rooted to the ground; Having lost one of his angel wings was equivalent to losing half of his source of strength, and his body, after hundreds of years of imprisonment, had been continuously eroded by darkness. Now, his strength was probably no different from that of an ordinary human, leaving him no means of escaping the bonds of the cage; No! Zhuo Wen let out a low roar, a look of despair on his face. Watching Song Jian, who had already fallen from the sky, immediately surrounded by dozens of bosses, his heart also began to sink. Black magical patterns once again slowly appeared on his cheeks. The moment Song Jian died would be when he completely fell into darkness; At this moment, Song Jian felt a surge of intense pain throughout his body as bosses kept attacking him. However, he was utterly unable to fight back, completely encircled by bosses; all he saw were menacing, vile faces, tightly surrounding him; Vitality Points kept dropping, rapidly falling below 50%, and with only a little over three thousand Vitality Points left, he could hold on for no more than a dozen seconds before being killed by these creatures; Soul Wander! Song Jians figure instantly became transparent, darting through the dense encirclement. He flew through the monsters siege, and with a flap of his Flame Light Wings, he soared into the air. He took out a potion from the storage column that could restore Vitality Points in battle and guzzled it down, Song Jians face darkening terribly. There were simply too many monsters, and the space was too small, offering no room for him to dodge and maneuver. He could only fight head-on with these bosses, but with only a little over six thousand Vitality Points, how could he possibly clash with bosses that had more than a hundred thousand Vitality Points? Moreover, there were over thirty of these bosses; Glancing at the skill bar, the cooldown for Thousand Swords Art was still five seconds. Song Jians vertical eye on his forehead opened, locking onto the boss with the lowest Vitality Points among the mob with a brilliant pillar of light; A dazzling pillar of light blasted toward this boss, with a series of real damage points, amounting to five hundred, floating up from its head; Several bosses with flight ability immediately flapped their wings and rushed towards Song Jian in the air, but at that moment Song Jian was in soul state, and their attacks simply could not harm him; After the release of the Vertical eyes killing skill, the cooldown of Thousand Swords Art had also ended; Glancing at the remaining time of the Soul Wander state, with less than three seconds left, Song Jian slashed fiercely towards the ground, and in an instant, countless flames danced through the air like shooting stars, a hint of joy appearing at the corner of his mouth; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation! A dazzling red lotus slowly bloomed on the ground, its powerful suction drawing all the bosses on the ground towards its center; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, checked the Soul Wander time again, with less than a second left, spread his Flame Light Wings, and charged towards the center of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; The flying Sinful Angels behind him roared as they followed, like moths to a flame, utterly indifferent to whether their next step would lead them into the realm of death; Boom~ A loud noise erupted as scorching flames shot up into the sky, hot waves rolling out like shockwaves across the training field, instantly raising the air temperature by several tens of degrees; All the bosses trapped within the Sword Formation let out painful roars, and from afar, Zhuo Wen of the Angel Clan erupted with an unusual expression in his eyes, a single wing on his back suddenly bursting forth with a milky white light, and the black demonic markings on his face began to slowly recede; The giant flame lotus began to slowly close up, the Vitality Points of all bosses rapidly dropping, some even turning to ash, their numbers swiftly diminishing; After the huge lotus had completely closed, only less than ten bosses remained trapped within the Sword Formation, all of which were the darkest and most formidable ones. After the flame lotus had fully closed, a dazzling sword light was nurtured within the lotus, and a huge longsword appeared in midair, slashing fiercely towards the closed lotus; Boom~ After a loud bang, the dust settled, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of ash, while dozens of items of various colors lay scattered around; This time, Song Jian reaped a bountiful harvest, killing over thirty elite bosses above level forty-five in one go; just the Experience Points alone increased more than half, and the remaining equipment was enough to completely reequip the entire Elite Team of the City of Hope; Picking up all the items, Song Jians gaze locked onto the one-winged Angel still in the prison cage, and he slowly walked towards him; Chapter 916 - 917 Innocence_1 Chapter 916: Chapter 917 Innocence_1 Chapter 916: Chapter 917 Innocence_1 Seeing Song Jian approaching, the one-winged battle angel Zhuo Wen dropped to one knee, seemingly resigned to his fate. Respected Judger, Battle Angel Zhuo Wen salutes you. I am willing to accept your judgment and atone for the errors I have committed in the past, Zhuo Wen said, lowering his head to Song Jian. Do you know what the outcome will be if you are judged? Song Jian asked. Nearly all the angels in the Judgment Hall were there for the errors they had made and were waiting for judgment. Unfortunately, following the fall of Sky City, after centuries of lonely years, the majority of battle angels were seduced by the forces of darkness, breaking their vows and becoming slaves to those dark powersturning into monsters. But this battle angel before him, though also eroded by the dark forces quite a bit, remained resolute and did not succumb to the darkness, falling into a murderous monster. Only by undergoing judgment can I cleanse myself of the sins I bear. No matter the outcome, I will face it bravely! Zhuo Wen lifted his head, his eyes clear as he spoke to Song Jian. What Song Jian didnt know was that it was precisely because he had eradicated all the sinful angels who had fallen into darkness that Zhuo Wen received immense encouragement. It allowed him to temporarily break free from the dark forces and regain his sanity. At this moment, Zhuo Wen felt a relaxation he had never experienced before, wishing only to quietly wait for the adjudication of the Judgerthis had been his obsession for centuries. Song Jian looked at Zhuo Wen, raising the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and pointing it at him, he loudly recited, Judgment! The Sound of Judgment echoed in the sky, and a white beam of light descended from above, enveloping Zhuo Wen completely. The Judger judges the Sinful Angel Zhuo Wen. Verdict: Innocent. Zhuo Wen is restored to the glory of a Battle Angel! Song Jian was taken aback. To think that those detained in the Judgment Hall were all angels burdened with sins, how could Zhuo Wen possibly be innocent? Maybe there was a mistake before? Or perhaps after centuries of confinement, Zhuo Wen had in fact already atoned for himself? Song Jian speculated in his heart. A look of surprise appeared on Zhuo Wens face. He too seemed shocked and taken aback by the verdict, but soon his expression turned to one of relief, and a smile spread across his face. The white column of light that enveloped him didnt disappear but instead condensed continuously until it formed a single white feathered wing covering his back. Originally a one-winged Zhuo Wen, he had now been restored as a Battle Angel. Powerful strength flowed unceasingly from the Angels Wings, and Zhuo Wen let out a satisfied groan. This sensation of power had been absent for centuries, and today, it finally returned to him. Just like that, a cross-shaped sword appeared in his hand. With a casual swing, a large hole broke open in the cell before him, and Zhuo Wen walked out of his cage. Sky City has fallen. I fear I might be the last angel in this world, Zhuo Wen lamented. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How can that be? Arent there many Sky Cities in this world? Song Jian said curiously. Ive heard that theres more than one Sky City. What you speak of is merely a projection of Sky City, whereas this city is the origin! Zhuo Wen gave Song Jian a glance, shaking his head, Even the Judger inheritance has been obtained by a human, Im afraid it wont take long for angels to become creatures of legend. Song Jian was somewhat at a loss for words. He could sense that Zhuo Wen was somewhat dissatisfied with him having attained the title of Angel Judger, but if he hadnt received the Judgers title, he wouldnt have been able to judge Zhuo Wen, and Zhuo Wen wouldnt have been able to get a not guilty verdict. Eventually, the darkness would erode him, and he would fall into becoming a monster just like the other Sinful Angels; I want to visit the Prayer Tower to see for myself. Inside the Sacred Spirit Temple there, there should be a considerable number of Heart of the Angel. As long as we have enough Heart of the Angel, the glory of Sky City will surely reappear in this world! A determined expression emerged on Zhuo Wens face. Since he was now the last Battle Angel in this world, the responsibility of rebuilding Sky City and restoring the Battle Angels glory naturally fell upon his shoulders; In fact, I once fought alongside a Battle Angel in Abyssal Hell, and his name was Kekaul! Song Jian hesitated before speaking, Sadly, he fell in battle within Abyssal Hell, but his roar coalesced into an Angel Egg. My friend hatched it, and it became his combat companion! What, are you saying that Im not the only angel in this world? Zhuo Wen suddenly became excited; He hasnt grown up yet, still looks like a child, only at level seven! said Song Jian, shaking his head; Level Seven Zhuo Wen mused for a moment, then plucked a feather from his Angels Wings and handed it to Song Jian, Since he has chosen to become your friends combat partner, I will respect his choice! Please pass this Angels Feather to him. Once he reaches level ten, he must return to Sky City and undergo the most orthodox Battle Angel training. The inheritance of the Battle Angels will be passed down through us two; that is his duty! Song Jian nodded, taking the Angels Feather and placing it into his inventory. He suddenly realized why Sky City appeared so close to Doomsday Cityperhaps it was because it sensed Xiao Yongs presence that it appeared here; After explaining everything, Zhuo Wen flapped his wings and flew toward the exit of Judgment Hall. Song Jian carefully searched the Judgment Hall once more and found nothing else, so he had to leave the instance; By the time Song Jian left the instance, the trace of the Battle Angel Zhuo Wen had already vanished. His gaze turned toward the white tower, and at that moment, Zhuo Wen was probably already inside it. Just then, a violent explosion suddenly came from afar; Boom~ A small mushroom cloud rose into the sky, and the ground of Sky City trembled slightly; Song Jian frowned and looked in that direction, unable to help but mutter, Who just dropped an intercontinental missile here? Of course, the power of the explosion was not comparable to an intercontinental missile. If it were really an intercontinental missile, this city floating among the clouds would probably have been shattered to pieces, utterly destroyed; After the explosion, Song Jian heard a roar like thunder. A monster wrapped in golden chains appeared before him. Several players were continuously attacking it, but their attacks were like mosquitoes around an elephant to the monsterannoying at best and without any real deterrent effect; Chapter 917 - 918 Task Sharing_1 Chapter 917: Chapter 918 Task Sharing_1 Chapter 917: Chapter 918 Task Sharing_1 My God, what kind of monster have we unleasheda supreme-level one, what kind of monster is that? Bonita, with her flaming red hair, was now drenched in sweat, looking at the towering creature over five meters tall with horror and shouting loudly; Keep attacking, this must be the biggest BOSS in the whole city, other players will definitely be attracted to it; as long as we can hold it off for a while, thats enough! Team leader Tula spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, clenched his teeth and said; This big guy is too terrifying, were no match for it, eight hundred thousand Vitality Points, my God, even if it stood still and let us hack at it, Im afraid it would take a day to kill! Magic Archer Yani drew her bow and notched an arrow, which shone with a red light and whistled towards the distant giant BOSS, only to burst into sparks on its shoulder without breaking through its defense; Twenty-three Vitality Points, this is my most powerful Burst Arrow, and it only caused twenty-three points of damage, can you believe that? Yani couldnt help but shout, I think our wisest choice right now is to run away quickly, to leave this damned city! Then our mission will fail! Tula immediately said, A Dark Gold Quality Skill Book for our own profession would slip away from us, are you willing to accept that? If you are, then we retreat right now! Several players exchanged glances, then looked at team leader Tula and shouted in unison, No! Then keep attacking! Tula gritted his teeth, then turned his head and yelled at a skinny boy, Solanda, didnt you get a skill that can stop the BOSS from automatically regenerating its Vitality Points? Use it quickly, or the damage we do to it wont be as much as it heals itself! Solanda nodded frantically with a look of panic, followed by six semi-transparent phantoms looking somewhat wooden; Kalarica, shrink Tula Solanda chanted the spell, a gray light burst forth from his palm and shot towards the BOSS like an arrow; In an instant, a trace of gray appeared on the surface of the BOSSs body, but it quickly disappeared as if it had been absorbed into its body; Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the BOSSs status bar, a Regeneration Block debuff appeared; Seeing Solandas success, Tula nodded vigorously and said, Good, continue the attack, this big guy cant hit us, just attract enough players, and we can surely take this BOSS down. Dont forget, the instinct to snatch a BOSS is already in the players bones. Hahaha Several companions showed a hint of excitement on their faces, all laughing heartily; To others, they seemed to have encountered a super BOSS, preparing to gang up for loot, but in fact, who would know that this BOSS was just a hunting target for their mission; If they could get the loot that would be great, but if the BOSSs power exceeded their capabilities, then abandoning the loot to ensure mission completion was also an acceptable outcome; Theres a supreme-level BOSS, how lucky! Seeing the giant BOSS entwined with golden chains in the distance, Song Jians face showed a hint of joy as he hurried towards the BOSS; Seeing Song Jian running from afar, Tulas face showed a hint of joy, and he hurriedly called out, Hey, brother, weve found this BOSS, but hes too strong. What do you say we team up? The loot will be distributed according to the contribution! No problem! Song Jian twirled the Sky-breaking Sword and made a flourish with it, then said to Tula, But before that, could you share your quest with me? After all, this BOSS is your target monster, and whether it will drop any loot is still uncertain. Tula and his companions faces immediately turned sour as it seemed that their conversation had been overheard by the man in front of them. Make a decision fast, were about to have more company! Song Jian glanced at them and urged. Friend, isnt this a bit like profiteering off someone elses crisis? Tula said with a displeased look on his face. Hehe, a quest monster, huh? What if I shout out here that this is your quest monster? Do you think the players who come after will help you kill it? Song Jian chuckled, resting his entire body against the Sky-breaking Sword planted in the ground like a fire poker, making him look like a lump of rolling meat. Damn it! Yani cursed under his breath. Everyone knew that in such situations, most people would rather be safe than sorry. If Song Jian really shouted out that it was a quest monster after other players arrived, most of them would probably just stand by and watch. Players have no qualms about stealing a BOSS, but no one likes to be made a fool of. Therefore, if Song Jian did that, the number of players who would attack the BOSS would surely be few, and most would definitely stand by and watch. Even if Song Jian lied to them, it was much better to fight for the loot later than to work for someone else like a fool. Damn you, arent you afraid well join forces and take you down first? Bonita threatened with a ferocious look in her eyes, stepping forward and growling at Song Jian. Of course, thats one of your options. But do you think you can spare the energy to fight me while under the BOSSs attack? Song Jian replied with a smile. Although he was holding his weapon, he hadnt attacked the BOSS yet and was not currently the primary target since he was not in a combat state. The others exchanged glances, realizing that Bonitas words were just spoken in anger. If they really dared to make a move on Song Jian, he might be able to wipe them out all by himself. After all, once the battle started, this reigning-level BOSS would instantly become Song Jians ally. Fine, I can share the quest with you, but you must keep it a secret. Remember, there is a limit to the number of people a quest can be shared with! Team leader Tula sheathed his great sword and immediately made a decision, realizing that many players were already converging on their location. Any further delay would be disadvantageous for everyone. They were unaware that Song Jian also had a quest to kill a reigning-level BOSS and were worried that he might ruin their plans. Soon, Song Jian received a system notification. System: Player Tula has shared the hidden quest Prison of Bonds with you. Quest requirements: Activate the six pillars of light in Sky City and release the High Priest Igurata from captivity. If the High Priest has been corrupted by the dark forces, then use your swords to end his life, allowing his soul to be set free! Quest rewards: A Dark Gold Quality Skill Book for your class! Jackpot! A delighted smile appeared on Song Jians face as he looked at the BOSS bound in golden chains, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. Chapter 918 - 919 Siege_1 Chapter 918: Chapter 919 Siege_1 Chapter 918: Chapter 919 Siege_1 The task reward is actually a professional skill book? Song Jian could hardly contain his joy. He knew that his current profession was that of an epic Sword Master. He could hardly ever meet a professional mentor, let alone learn any skills specific to his profession; Though common professions are mediocre, in any city you can find corresponding professional mentors. As long as youre willing to pay a certain price, you can learn new skills from them. A common profession player above level thirty usually possesses over a dozen skills. By leveling up these skills and combining them into combos, their power can be quite impressive; But for those with rare, epic, or even legendary level jobs, their professional mentors wander all over the world. Trying to learn a skill for their profession is truly a painstaking endeavor. Take Song Jian himself; the only skills he possessed in his profession were Sword Control Skill, Thousand Swords Art, and Soul Wander. Skills like Sword Shadow Clone were not even core skills of the Sword Master profession; some were mutated skills, while others were general-purpose skills; Hey, I said, Ive shared the task with you, what are you standing there for? Get moving! Yani looked at the unmoving Song Jian and felt a bit of dissatisfaction, shouting loudly; Haha, dont worry, watch me! Song Jian was in high spirits and didnt mind Yanis impolite attitude. He let out a laugh and swung his Sky-breaking Sword toward the giant BOSS in the distance; Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, more than fifty spirit swords engulfed in roaring flames flew toward the BOSS, leaving dark red trails in the air; The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art took Tula and the others by surprise. Over fifty spirit swords dancing in the air, with flames leaving scorching traces behind, was truly a spectacular sight. What, what kind of skill is this? Thats so cool, this skill must be at least dark gold peak, or even epic level, otherwise it wouldnt cause such a commotion! Just dont know how powerful it is. Hope its not just a pretty facade that cant even break the BOSSs defense! The group muttered quietly to themselves, even stopping their attacks, curious about the power of Song Jians move; Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The spirit swords flipped and flew above and below, slicing open wounds on the BOSSs body. The formidable defense of the BOSS was worth nothing in front of the spirit swords. Blood spurted like arrows, and the entire street echoed with the BOSSs pained roars; Boom, boom, boom! A series of violent explosions enveloped the BOSS, and Tula and the others changed their colors. Even though they couldnt see the BOSSs condition at the moment, they could still see chunks of damage numbers rising from the BOSSs head. Nearly a hundred thousand points were instantly slashed from the eight hundred thousand Vitality Points, which made Yani rub her eyes in disbelief; How is this possible Yani murmured softly to herself; Its terrifying. I, I have the feeling that he could take on this BOSS alone, Solandas face showed a hint of fear. Song Jian glanced at the few daydreamers and shouted loudly, Are you guys planning to let me take it down by myself? If so, there wont be any loot for you! Boss, if you eat meat, at least leave some soup for us to drink! A bitter expression crossed Yanis face; A few people were also awakened from their shock and began attacking the BOSS, but their damage was too low, barely reaching the threshold to break the defense, with double-digit damage numbers, which made each of them feel a bit embarrassed; Soon, more players approached; their first reaction upon seeing the BOSS was to attack immediately, without requests for quest sharing or joining teams like Song Jian did; A player stood atop a building, raising both hands, palms coming together to aim at the BOSS, murmuring spells under his breath. Quickly, vast ripples of red waved into being in the void before him, and a massive fireball emerged from the waves; This fireball was the size of a small car, with deep red flames roaring all over it, and a hint of dazzling gold light faintly visible on its surface. Go! the player roared softly, arms trembling slightly as if it took a great deal of effort to push forward, the fireball moved slowly at first, but after a few seconds, its speed increased, eventually letting out a deep whistling sound as it flew towards the BOSS like a meteorite falling to Earth; Elsewhere, a girl with a ponytail wore a solemn expression. She raised her hands high above her head, and massive black clouds gathered and swirled overhead. In no time, a vortex of clouds formed above her head, lightning flashing wildly within, thunder rumbling continuously. With the girls control, this thick cloud layer, spanning over one hundred meters in diameter, slowly moved above the BOSSs head, striking down with relentless lightning bolts, hitting its body. All the players arriving at the scene, upon seeing the BOSS, unilaterally deployed the most powerful abilities they could control; To gain loot from a wild BOSS like this, one had to inflict significant damage, otherwise, they would have no rights to collect anything; However, while the players skill were impressive in show, they did less damage than a single Spirit Sword wielded by Song Jian, and in no time, dozens of players had gathered, attacking the BOSS frantically; A lord-level BOSS, almost all the players present were encountering one for the first time, and they understood that such a terrifying BOSS likely dropped items of very high quality; Just then, tens of Spirit Swords bombarded the BOSS, and as terrifying numbers floated above its head, its Vitality Points visibly plummeted by a substantial amount, causing the surrounding players to curse under their breaths at the same time; At this point, the BOSSs aggro was completely focused on Song Jian alone as it took large strides, chasing after him, while other players didnt have to worry about their damage drawing the BOSSs attention; Damn it, why does every BOSS template have such high Vitality Points! Song Jian cursed softly, leaping forward vigorously, and then a thick iron chain whipped cruelly onto the spot where he had been standing; The golden chains that were supposed to bind the BOSS had turned into its weapon after it broke free, and it was these chains that extended the BOSSs attacks by dozens of meters, making it very difficult for Song Jian to dodge. Song Jians mind stirred, and the Flame Light Wings materialized behind him; he flew into the sky as the BOSS let out a roar, brandishing the iron chain wrapped around its right hand, whipping towards Song Jian in mid-air; Song Jian moved nimbly, as if he had eyes on his back, his wings fluttered when the chain whipped at him, drawing an arc in the air and evading; Seeing Song Jian flying towards the white tower, the BOSS seemed to hesitate, standing still, but just at that moment, Song Jian turned around and released the Thousand Swords Art at him again; Tens of Spirit Swords slashed fiercely, and the intense pain made the BOSS go berserk, striding quickly after Song Jian; PS: Thank you One Night Song of Mourning Chaos for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 919 - 920 Can the BOSS Fly Too_1 Chapter 919: Chapter 920: Can the BOSS Fly Too?_1 Chapter 919: Chapter 920: Can the BOSS Fly Too?_1 Is that guy an NPC? The damage is terrifying! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The figure looks familiar, seems like the lord of City of Hope, but werent his wings the Wings of Steel? How did they turn into Flame Light Wings? Holy crap, 98,000 damage, is this even human? More and more players were attracted by the commotion of the battle; considering how small Sky City was, the ruckus released by the BOSS alerted everyone in the city. It wouldnt take long before all players that could enter Sky City would be drawn here; Song Jian had once again performed the Thousand Swords Art, but the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation he had been hoping for still did not appear, leaving him visibly disappointed; The power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was immense, but the triggering method was random. It might trigger on the first try, or it might not even trigger after a dozen attempts. Song Jian would have preferred the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation to be less powerful if only the activation were under his control rather than random; Leaping onto the white tower, Song Jian turned his head toward the BOSS and immediately saw dozens of golden chains flying towards him; Song Jians face changed, and as the Flame Light Wings flapped rapidly, he dodged to one side. Dozens of chains smashed down onto the tower, but still, one hit him, knocking him down from mid-air; Boom~ Song Jian crashed into a stone house fiercely, causing the entire house to collapse under the massive impact, dust billowing into the sky. The BOSS, still unyielding, grabbed the golden chain on his body and once again whipped it fiercely at the already-collapsed stone house; Bang, bang, bang~ Huge stones were smashed into rubble, and the stone house was reduced to ruins, yet the BOSS couldnt see Song Jians figure; Rumble~ Other players attacks followed immediately, but in the eyes of the BOSS, these players were no different from annoying flies. Though they didnt do much damage, they were extremely bothersome; With a low growl, the BOSS swung its left hand fiercely behind him, sending dozens of golden chains flying back at the players, and after a series of roars, the players attacking the BOSS were decimated in an instant. A player who didnt dodge in time was severely injured by the chains. His face full of horror, he leaned against a broken wall and hurriedly pulled out a potion to guzzle down; The damage from this guy is terrifying! Damn it, Solan got one-shot. Everyone get to a spot 30 meters away from the BOSS and attack from there, no getting closer! At this moment, Song Jian was in a soul state, flying in mid-air. The BOSSs damage was too terrifying, so he dared not get too close and could only use Thousand Swords Art to continuously attack the BOSS; The previous strike had directly caused over three thousand points of critical damage. If it werent for the invincibility effect of Soul Wander for the first three seconds, the following attacks from the BOSS could have immediately triggered Song Jians passive talent Enemy of Death God. Quickly, the BOSS on the ground locked onto Song Jian in mid-air. Song Jians position was now out of the BOSSs attack range, and since the BOSS didnt seem to have wings behind it, it probably couldnt fly, which allowed Song Jian to calmly recover in mid-air. An Advanced Healing Potion was clearly not enough to replenish his Vitality Points to full, so Song Jian guzzled a second one, waiting for the cooldown period of Thousand Swords Art. Seeing Song Jian fly into the mid-air, the BOSS on the ground raised its head and let out a roar. The golden chains entwined around its body also began to transform at this moment; The iron chains that were originally emitting a faint golden glow slowly became stained with a black aura. A few seconds later, the iron chains restraining the BOSS had all turned black, which made Song Jians heart sink, sensing that something bad was about to happen; Soon, the iron chains wrapped around the BOSSs body started to move slowly. Before long, all the chains had slipped onto the BOSSs two arms, winding from shoulders to wrists and dragging a long section on the ground; At that moment, Song Jian saw a sinister smile form at the corners of the BOSSs mouth, and its eyes, looking at him, were filled with intense killing intent; In fact, the iron chains on this dominion-level BOSS originally suppressed it when first released, but as time passed, if the players were unable to kill the BOSS within a certain time, those chains would become tainted by the BOSSs dark aura and transform into its weapon; Now, these iron chains had become the dominion-level BOSSs weapons, greatly enhancing its strength. Countless chains moved on the BOSSs body, weaving and intertwining with each other. In short order, they had congealed into wing-like structures behind the BOSS; Swoosh~ The huge iron chains formed a pair of wide, butterfly-like wings that propelled the BOSS into flight; Damn, it can do that? Song Jian was startled, and after casting Thousand Swords Art at the BOSS, he quickly flapped his Flame Light Wings and fled into the distance; This time, Thousand Swords Art had only summoned just over thirty Spirit Swords. Song Jians mind suddenly flickered, realizing that the more his attention was divided, the fewer Spirit Swords he would summon, and the more focused he was, the more he would be able to summon; Those times when he triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, Song Jians attention was highly focused, completely intent on killing the BOSS before him; However, now was not the time for Song Jian to experiment. Although the BOSSs flying speed was slower than the Flame Light Wings, the range of its chain attacks from the arms was extremely wide. If he didnt flee, he would likely be ensnared by the BOSS once again; With that thought, he flapped the Flame Light Wings twice, and Song Jians figure flitted through Sky City like lightning; Swoosh~ The chains on the BOSSs arms kept flowing, its arms swinging. Over ten iron chains, like steel tentacles, closely pursued Song Jian, who could only fly at a low altitude, using the buildings within Sky City to dodge the BOSSs attacks; Most players, seeing the BOSS become even more formidable, stood still, as the BOSSs damage was too high, capable of instantly killing any squishy class with a single hit. Even for tank classes, a single blow would leave them critically wounded. If the BOSS were to use a skill, tank classes too would be killed in one strike; Only the members of Tulas squad, after a look at each other, gritted their teeth and gave chase. Ranged classes continuously attacked from behind, while the melee classes did not dare to get close and could only stand by the ranged classes side. Should the BOSS attack, the melee classes would rush to intercept, ensuring the DPS of the ranged classes; Damn it, this task is way beyond our level! Yani shot an arrow at the BOSSs back and roared in a low voice; All our classes are at least of rare-tier, isnt one Skill Book enough motivation for you to risk your lives? Tula glared at Yani fiercely and said, If youre unwilling, you can quit the mission! Damn, after coming this far, you want me to give up? Yani shot back a glare at Tula and growled, If it werent for this guy, do you think Id give up? Looking at the distance where Song Jian was flying low, Tula revealed an indescribable expression. At this point, he really didnt know whether sharing the mission with Song Jian had been a loss or a gain for them; Chapter 920 - 921 Proactive Release_1 Chapter 920: Chapter 921: Proactive Release_1 Chapter 920: Chapter 921: Proactive Release_1 Hidden tasks in the game can often be shared, but the overall task rewards dont change, meaning that for each additional person who completes the task, the rewards for others get diluted. If it werent for Song Jian, Tula and his team might have gotten a Skill Book of epic profession for each member upon completion of the task. However, with the addition of Song Jian, they could only possibly get a Dark Gold or even a gold-quality Skill Book each. The more people sharing the task, the lower the tier of Skill Books each person receives. Sharing the task with Song Jian actually filled every member of Tulas team with dissatisfaction, as it would dilute their rewards. But now it seemed that without Song Jian, they wouldnt be able to complete the task at all. We cant have no contribution at all, right? That would be too embarrassing, Solanda murmured, feeling somewhat ashamed. Full output! Tula said with a grimace, feeling like he was riding on someone elses coattailsan intolerable feeling for someone with strong pride. Boss, should we use that move? Solanda suddenly asked. No, thats our life-saving skill, and its not time to use it yet, Tula said immediately. Yani, fly up and attack from the sky. Be careful and keep your distance. Among Tulas team, only Yani had the ability to fly. The others could only attack from the ground, but often Song Jian and the BOSS would fly high out of their attack range. No problem, boss. Leave it to me, Elf Wings! With a thought, Yani materialized a pair of transparent, luminescent wings on his back. The wings, though seeming delicate and covered in fine patterns, resembled the intricacy of a spiders web. Yani took to the air, bow in hand, closely following behind the BOSS, unleashing skills constantly. His damage against the dominion-level BOSS was too lowjust barely penetrating defenses with most hits in the double digits and occasionally bursting into hundreds, which to the BOSS was no different than a mosquito bite. If it werent for the debuff on the BOSSs status bar preventing recovery, Yanis damage would probably be less than the BOSSs automatic Vitality Point regeneration. At that moment, Song Jian flew high, then dove toward the streets, his unpredictable flight trajectory dodging the BOSSs attacks time and again. However, a prolonged defense inevitably leads to failure, and Song Jian was once again struck hard by several iron chains on his back. A mouthful of blood sprayed out, and his recently recovered over five thousand Vitality Points were reduced by half in an instant. Song Jian was slammed down onto the street, causing large stone slabs to shatter. He felt a tingle in his scalp and saw a dark shadow flying toward him from the corner of his eye. Soul Wander was still on cooldown. With a thought, Song Jians figure vanished from the spot, and a dozen black iron chains passed through where he had been. Gasping for breath in the broken Divine Country, Song Jian gulped down a potion with glug, glug sounds. The Divine Country had already been nourished by the soul power of two dominion-level BOSSes. The mountain range in the distance was almost back to its original state, with the fine cracks on the surface no longer visible and little saplings beginning to sprout in the mountains, suggesting that in not too long, the entire mountain range would return to its lush state. What a pity, the Divine Country hasnt fully recovered yet, otherwise, I could have dragged the BOSS straight into the Divine Country and used divine power to grind it to death! Song Jian clenched his teeth, guzzling down potion after potion, thinking to himself; Unfortunately, this idea of his was not going to be realized for a long time to come. Not to mention how long it would take for the Divine Country to recover, even if it were fully restored, without divine power, Song Jian wouldnt be able to harness the power of the Divine Country to hunt down the BOSS. After his Vitality Points were fully restored, Song Jian immediately left the Divine Country. At that moment, he saw the BOSS charging towards Tulas team. Yani was awkwardly dodging the sky full of iron chains, while on the street below, Tula and the others were attacking the BOSS with all their might, Tula had even rushed right in front of the BOSS with a double-handed sword, desperately hacking at its thighs; Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian floated in mid-air, his gaze locked on the BOSS, and with a thought, the Invisible Sword Qi inside him surged like a tide into the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Song Jian whispered in a low voice, Thousand Swords Art! In an instant, the Thousand Swords Art, which normally consumed only one hundred forty Sword Qi Value, drained all of Song Jians Invisible Sword Qi in a flash, and sharp Sword Qi burst forth from the surface of the Sky-breaking Sword like lightning; In a split second, sixty Spirit Swords ablaze with raging flames appeared around Song Jians body. As he flung his right hand forward, the Spirit Swords emitted a deep roar, transforming into blazing hot flames during flight. These flames looked like red lotus leaves, ultimately converging to form a giant fiery red lotus flower; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation! Song Jian shouted lowly, and the red lotus bloomed explosively, enveloping the Dominating-class BOSS within it; Sword Qi slashed towards the BOSS relentlessly, the scorching flames bombarding its body nonstop. The horrifying temperature cracked its skin and flesh in an instant; Rolling heat waves swept in all directions, causing all the surrounding players to turn pale and retreat hastily. Being caught in such fearsome flames would undoubtedly mean more bad luck than good; Tula and the others brightened up, never expecting Song Jian to have such a terrifying move up his sleeve. Seeing the smile that appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth, Tula breathed a sigh of relief; In fact, Song Jian himself hadnt expected that he would be able to trigger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation directly. It was just that the more Invisible Sword Qi he used, the more powerful the skill would be. Song Jian had subconsciously wanted to strengthen the power of the Thousand Swords Art, but he had accidentally hit the bullseye! The scorching Karmic Fire Red Lotus, mixed with the tyrannical and sharp Sword Qi, was like a giant millstone, grinding against the power of the Dominating-class BOSS; The BOSSs roars echoed through Sky City, and after a stalemate of no more than three seconds, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus erupted with a wave of heat, its sixty petals began to close slowly, executing the final grind on the BOSS; At this moment, the BOSSs Vitality Points had dropped to less than one-third. Desperation was written all over its face as it seemed to foresee its tragic end; A massive sword phantom emerged from the closing lotus, growing bit by bit in midair. The moment it fully formed, resolute golden Sword Qi blossomed from the sword, as if an invisible hand was maneuvering it, and it struck fiercely at the closing lotus; Chapter 921 - 922 One-Sword Instant Kill_1 Chapter 921: Chapter 922: One-Sword Instant Kill_1 Chapter 921: Chapter 922: One-Sword Instant Kill_1 ` This longsword, nurtured from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus, looked ninety percent similar to the Sword Immortal weapon Song Jian had seen before. When the sword floated up and slashed towards the closing red lotus, the BOSS immediately went mad; Under the terror of death, the BOSS frantically swung the iron chains on its arms, which seemed to have a mind of their own as they constantly moved around the BOSS. In a short time, they wove a massive iron net that completely enveloped the BOSS; In the scorching heat of the surrounding Red Lotus Karma Fire, the black iron chains quickly heated to a red glow, but the BOSS, protected by the chains, saw its Vitality Points stop dropping; Just then, a huge sword split down from the sky, and the glowing red chains didnt provide any defense at all, shattering instantly under the impact of the sword; A streak of cold light flashed by, and the blade of the sword plunged directly into the neck of the BOSS, penetrating effortlessly, blood gushing forth like a fountain; Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a thump sound, the BOSSs enormous head fell to the ground, and a few seconds later, its massive body swayed continuously, finally crashing down, raising a cloud of dust; Scattered all around the corpse of the BOSS were pieces of red iron chains, which, like burnt-through charcoal, flickered with red light a few times before slowly fading away and turning back into pieces of scrap steel; Seeing the BOSS fall, Song Jian finally let out a long sigh of relief, having at last taken down this difficult foe. This BOSS had virtually no weaknesses, capable of one-shotting any leather-armored profession and severely injuring even plate-armored ones with a single frontal hit. Its defense was incredible, Yani, the Magic Archer, needed to go all out just to inflict triple-digit damage. If it werent for the anti-regeneration effects afflicting the BOSS, the damage dealt might not have outpaced its healing; The BOSSs movement speed was also not slow. After mastering the chains, it even acquired the ability to fly. Most importantly, its Vitality Points were much higher than other command-level BOSSes. If Song Jian hadnt had a stroke of insight during the fight and channelled all his Sword Qi into the Thousand Swords Art, triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it might not have been possible to kill this command-level BOSS so quickly. If you had to point out a weakness of this BOSS, its probably its inability to control too many minions at once! Song Jian stroked his chin, pondering; perhaps it was for this reason that this command-level BOSS was strengthened in various ways; Not far away, Tula and the others with pale faces also took a long breath of reliefit was indeed too dangerous. They had only fought with the BOSS for less than thirty seconds and nearly got wiped out. If it hadnt been for Song Jian suddenly appearing at the last moment, drawing the BOSSs attention away, they might all have been dead by now; Looking at the corpse of the BOSS, they all wore incredulous expressionsit was unfathomable to them that the BOSS, which had almost wiped their group out, was instantly killed by a single sword stroke from Song Jian; Just now, didnt the BOSS still have over four hundred thousand Vitality Points left? Yani, doubting his life, muttered softly; Four hundred sixteen thousand three hundred points! Tulas lips moved slightly, and a trickle of fresh blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. Although he wasnt a Shield Warrior, he had prepared to sacrifice himself to protect his teammates just moments ago, stubbornly holding off the BOSS. Because of that, Tula suffered several heavy hits from the BOSSif his teammates hadnt thrown in all their trump cards, Tula wouldnt have lasted until Song Jian appeared and would have already become a corpse; Song Jian took a deep breath and looked towards the loot dropped by the BOSS. An epic item, radiating a purple-red glow, lay quietly beside the corpse of the BOSS. There were also two golden-quality items, three silver-quality, and a large pile of blue and green materials; A major haulthis was definitely a major haul! In his mind, a rumbling sound echoed; it was the sound of the Shattered Divine Realm healing. The previously parched and cracked land began to slowly recover. Trenches were automatically filled in, and in just over ten seconds, all the cracks large and small on the ground were gone, and though the land still looked desolate, it was completely different from the spiderweb-like cracked land before. ` The soul power of a Dominion level BOSS is indeed mighty; its even better than what could be repaired by the soul power of ten Lord level BOSSes! Song Jian secretly rejoiced in his heart. The most important thing was that the completion of the Sword Immortals Path had taken another step forward, having successively killed three Dominion level BOSSes. In Song Jians view, that was incredibly lucky; He glanced at the items dropped by the BOSS, and his eyes immediately fixated on an item radiating a purple-red glow. Without any hesitation, Song Jian reached out and picked it up; Im taking this item, no objections, right? Song Jian waved the item in his hand and asked the Tula party; No, no objections, even if you take all the spoils, we wont complain, as long as the mission is completed! Tula said with a smile plastered all over his face; At this moment, Tula and his groups attitude towards Song Jian had done a complete one-eightyan almost groveling demeanoras if they were just short of clinging to Song Jians leg and asking, Boss, need any leg accessories? If it werent for Song Jian, not only would they have failed the mission, but they probably would have all perished here. Now, saying that Song Jian had saved their lives went unopposed; Song Jian smiled faintly and placed the item in his inventory. This venture into Sky City, the loot, probably had the highest value of all! The rest is yours to take; you did put in a fair amount of effort after all! Song Jian gestured at the remaining spoils; Instantly, Tula and the others faces turned beet red. Their total damage to the BOSS, when combined, might not even compare to a fraction of what Song Jian had dealt. His remark about their effort sounded almost like a taunt. If Song Jians expression hadnt been seriously earnest, they might have already jumped up in protest; Thank you, boss. Thank you, boss! Tula quickly gathered the rest of the spoils. He had noticed other players were approaching. Competing for a BOSS might not be their forte, but when it came to snatching up loot dropped by a BOSS, each player was formidable in their own right! Indeed, before they could pick up all the items, they heard someone shouting, Hey, I say, this BOSS was killed by all of us together. Isnt it a bit unfair for just you few to pick up all the spoils? Tula and his group turned to look, and a group of players, seemingly from the same alliance, began to slowly gather around. Behind them, more and more players started to converge; During the BOSS hunt, indeed, many players joined the attack, but most were ranged classes just there to leech damage. After all, having dealt damage entitled one to loot rights over the BOSS spoils. But when it came to truly wishing to hunt the BOSS, aside from Song Jian and Tulas group, there were no others. To them, dealing a little damage or ten thousand damage didnt make much practical difference; Chapter 922 - 923 The Greatest Contributor_1 Chapter 922: Chapter 923: The Greatest Contributor_1 Chapter 922: Chapter 923: The Greatest Contributor_1 Hey, come on, have you got no shame? Yani cursed directly, pointing at the player who had spoken and yelled, How much damage did you do to the BOSS? Did you even hit a thousand points? You didnt even match the BOSSs automatic Vitality recovery. After the initial hit at the start, you just stood by and watched, no contribution whatsoever. And now you still want a share of the loot? Yani was furious with these players. After Song Jian had fled into the Shattered Divine Realm, nearly all the aggro from the BOSS was on them. The rest of the players did nothing but spectate, not attacking the BOSS at all, which was why the fight had been so tough. They had been forced to use all their trump cards, and the elite BOSS beast souls summoned by Solanda had all vanished. Hmph, did you few kill this BOSS? Clearly, it was that brother who did! Zuo Wuquan curled his lip and said to Yani, Compared to us, you just did a bit more damage. Laughing at someone fifty steps away when youre at one hundred steps yourself, is that amusing? Yeah, we dont want that brothers share of the loot, but you picked up so much. You ought to share some with us. Dont be too greedy! Zuo Wuquan sneered. He had seen that Tula and the others had already played all their trump cards, their current strength probably reduced to a mere five or six-tenths of their usual. Most importantly, Zuo Wuquan had picked his target well; he was only bothering Tula. As for Song Jian Zuo Wuquan stole a glance at Song Jian, who stood to the side, and his heart couldnt help but race. A BOSS with over 800,000 Vitality Pointsif he encountered such a terrifying BOSS in the wild, he would turn tail at the first opportunity, sparing no Acceleration Skill to put as much distance between them as possible, never giving the BOSS another glance. Yet, such a BOSS had actually been killed, and right before his eyes, no less. If Zuo Wuquan hadnt recognized Song Jian, he wouldve thought the killer was an NPC professional. How could a player possibly have such terrifying strength? Trying to take advantage of such a person, Zuo Wuquan thought, was no different from courting death. As the crowd around them grew larger, a smug smile appeared on Zuo Wuquans face. Though they were members of a small alliance of a dozen or so players from Doomsday City, in the matter of distributing the BOSSs loot, he now considered himself the representative of the majority. Show everything youve picked up, and lets divide it equally! Zuo Wuquan shouted, Everyone contributed, so its finders share! Right, finders share, weve contributed too! Zuo Wuquans teammates shouted along. Tulas expression was unsightly. There were too many of them, and whether they had come on their own or hired help, everyone who could reach Sky City shared one thingthey were confident in their own abilities. In other words, they were all elite players, stronger than the typical gamer. With at least fifty to sixty people closing in, they had no chance against such a group, especially after they had depleted all their abilities. Captain, maybe we should Fear flashed across Soradas face as he whispered to Tula. Impossible. Look how many of them there are. Do you think we should share the loot we risked our lives for with this trash? Yani immediately snapped back angrily, glaring at Sorada. But there are so many of them Sorada shrank his neck, avoiding Yanis eyes. Tula looked troubled. If it came to a fight, they were no match for the crowd, but he couldnt bear to hand over the hard-won loot. As they hesitated, Song Jian approached and said, The BOSS is down, time to turn in the quest, right? The group had shared the quest with Song Jian but hadnt told him where to turn it in. The quest details didnt specify either, so completing the quest and obtaining the items required sticking with Tula and the others. Tulas face brightened. Looking at the large group of players nearby, he said worriedly, But they If they block the way, kill them! Song Jian said coolly, taking the lead and walking towards the crowd. Tula hurriedly followed closely behind him. Seeing Tula following Song Jian, Zuo Wuquans face changed, and without saying a word, he and his teammates turned and left. The other players also fell silent, clearing a path for Song Jian to walk through with an indifferent expression on his face. Tula and his company followed closely behind Song Jian, with Yani giving several players a fierce stare. But those who met his gaze quickly looked away, which gave Yani a sense of exhilaration. The previous battle between Song Jian and the BOSS was witnessed by almost everyone. Some players from other regions didnt know Song Jian, but the majority in Sky City were from nearby Doomsday City. Finding out that such a powerful player was in their realm, they felt honored to spread the word of Song Jians power, some even exaggerating a bit. However, in the face of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, these players realized that their previous exaggerations of Song Jians power now seemed almost like they were underselling him. Soon, Song Jian led Tula and the others away from there. Under Tulas guidance, they arrived at the edge of Sky City. Beyond lay a mere ten meters of roiling white clouds where one could stand, but any further and they would fall through the clouds. This area was practically the outskirts of Sky City, and even in its most prosperous times, probably few would choose to live here. Its just ahead. We stumbled upon this place by chance, Tula said, pointing towards the rolling clouds ahead. Shortly, a low tree stump appeared before Song Jian. The stump was less than one meter in height but was incredibly wide, with a diameter of over twenty meters. Had the tree still been alive, it would have been thousands of years old. In front of this low stump was a large hole, and an elderly Goblin with brown-green skin stood in front of the stump, leaning on a walking stick as though waiting for something. Upon seeing Tulas group, the old Goblins deeply wrinkled face showed a slight smile of relief. How unexpected, you really killed it! he said. The old Goblins gaze swept over everyones face, and when he saw Song Jian, there seemed to be a moment of surprise, which quickly turned into understanding as he nodded and smiled at him, It seems that you were the biggest contributor to this quest, young man! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 923 - 924 Skill Book_1 Chapter 923: Chapter 924 Skill Book_1 Chapter 923: Chapter 924 Skill Book_1 Song Jian noticed the goblin approaching him and nodded slightly. He found that the goblin was just an ordinary NPC of level ten, with nothing particular about him, a fact that struck him as strange; Knowing that the tasks that offer skill books for various professions shouldnt possibly be issued by a mere level ten goblin, and the difficulty of this task, to slay a Sovereign Level BOSS, matched the reward. But why then, was the task issuers power so low? You must know, players are not just able to kill monsters, these NPC professionals, in the eyes of the players, are essentially no different from those monsters; If he can offer such a generous reward, then he must also possess the strength to protect these rewards! Song Jian thought to himself; You have completed it well, here is your reward! The old goblin did not pay much attention to Song Jian but instead drew out several pale golden skill books from his chest and handed them to Tula and the others; If this BOSS had been killed by Tula and his group, then the pale golden quality skill books would definitely not satisfy them. But now, it was no different from picking it up for free; all of them were overjoyed, and after receiving the skill books, they immediately chose to learn them; When it was Song Jians turn, the old goblins face showed a troubled expression and he said to Song Jian, On you, I sense two powerful professional skills, one you already possess, the other is unattainably high, yet you are already on the right path. Which professions skill book should I give you? Song Jian was startled, what was going on? Could it be that this old goblin of just level ten had Unique Profession skill books? Elder, if possible, I hope to obtain the skill book for that more powerful profession! Song Jian said respectfully; The old goblin smiled, nodded, and said, Pursuit of power is everyones ideal, theres no harm in it, but to acquire more powerful skills, one must put forth greater effort! If you choose the skill of your current profession, then you dont need to pay any additional price, after all you have completed the task requirements. However, if you wish to pursue a more powerful skill, then you must be willing to put in more effort! the old goblin said seriously, This is an additional quest, can also be seen as an extra test for you, after all, the chances to acquire that profession are really too small! No problem, I am willing to accept the test! Song Jian said without hesitation; he had thought he was going to get a skill book for the Sword Master profession, but to his surprise, he could also get one for the Swordsman Immortal profession; Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its just an extra task! Song Jian thought to himself, the corner of his mouth unwittingly revealing a smile, I can solo a Sovereign Level BOSS, what task can possibly be too difficult for me? I see your bravery and a tenacious heart in pursuit of strength! the old goblin nodded and said, As long as you can bring back a Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel, then you can pick one suitable for yourself from these three skill books! Legendary quality Heart of the Angel? Song Jians face showed a look of surprise. You should know, he had seen a Heart of the Angel before, and even after the fall of a Four-winged War Angel, it would only drop a golden quality Heart of the Angel. To get a legendary one, it would require at least an eight-winged or above War Angel to fall; Furthermore, the Heart of the Angel did not condense upon every death, only those War Angels with particularly strong willpower would condense their own Heart of the Angel just before their demise; Elder, do you have a grudge against the Angel Clan? Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face. He had fought side by side with the angel Kekaul and even saved him, so Song Jians reputation with the Angel Clan had already reached friendly, although just barely. For Song Jian, he was still unwilling to damage this friendship; Haha, I am not asking you to kill anyone from the Angel Clan. I am just asking you to retrieve something of mine! the old goblin laughed heartily, seemingly noticing Song Jians concern and explained, You just need to go to a certain place in Sky City, help me get back something of my own, this will not harm anyones interests! Moreover, if you can take up this quest, I can give you the quest reward in advance! The old goblin then cast another tempting bait; What, youll give me the quest reward in advance? Song Jian was momentarily stunned, then quickly nodded and said, No problem, Ill take the quest! System: You have taken up the legendary-level quest released by the Mysterious Person, Heart of the Angel! Quest Requirement: Find a Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel inside Holy Spirit Hall in Sky City and hand it over to the Mysterious Person! Quest Reward: Unique Profession Skill Book, choose one out of three! Quest Failure: Annihilation! Seeing Song Jian take the quest, the old goblin seemed to heave a sigh of relief, pulling out three skill books radiating purplish-red light from his chest and placing them before Song Jian. Tula and the others gasped when they saw the skill books produced by the goblin, skill books of Epic Quality! You should know, they too had fantasized about owning an Epic Quality skill book, but that was incredibly difficult. To acquire an epic skill, one must first possess a profession of epic quality, ordinary, excellent, and rare professionsall could not possess an epic skill book; These professionals could acquire advanced skills or variant skills, which were just as powerful as epic skills, and were easier to obtain compared to epic skills; However, it couldnt stop the players passion for pursuing high-quality skills. You must know that Epic Quality skills can also be advanced and mutated, its just that the chances of advancement and mutation are a hundred times harder compared to ordinary professions! Song Jians Soul Wander skill was actually a variant skill, derived from a mutation of a golden quality skill; After taking the quest, Song Jian couldnt wait to look at the three skill booksall were for the Swordsman Immortal profession, each invaluable. Song Jian even wanted to snatch all three books for himself; But, unfortunately, his strong spiritual attribute made him aware of the formidable seals on these three skill books; if he dared to snatch them, the consequence would not be too pleasant; Soul-Slaying Vermilion Bird Sword Body, Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body, Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Bodythese, these three books are all for cultivating sword bodies? Song Jians eyes shone, wishing he could take all three skill books into his possession; Chapter 924 - 925 Key of Sacred Light_1 Chapter 924: Chapter 925: Key of Sacred Light_1 Chapter 924: Chapter 925: Key of Sacred Light_1 ` As a Sword Immortal a reservist, if he didnt master a skill related to the sword body, Song Jian felt that it would be embarrassing even to greet others when venturing out; Thats also why, after mastering the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian was heartbroken, as losing other skills was bearable, but losing the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body skill, which was also devoured by the Thousand Swords Art, pained him to the bones; The Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body was simply the most perfect explosive skill. Once unleashed, it absolutely carried the ability to turn the tides of battle. All attributes, as well as the power of skills, almost doubled. To call it explosive was no exaggeration. Moreover, under Song Jians deliberate cultivation, the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Sword Body had already reached a very high level. To put it bluntly, being with or without the Immortal Sword Body activated were completely different states; Now, when Song Jian saw three Skill Books for cultivating sword bodies laid out before him, his joy was imaginable; Soul-Slaying Vermilion Bird Sword Body, Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body, Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, geez, the names of these three Skill Books alone are so impressive. Which one should I pick? Song Jian instantly faced a decision paralysis, not knowing which one to choose; sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Old man, may I take a closer look at the content of these Skill Books? You should know, if I choose a Skill Book that isnt suitable for me, and then fail to complete the task, that would really be a trouble! Song Jian cautiously said; It should be noted that this was a Legendary Level quest. If he completed it, all would be well. Should he fail to complete it, it would mean eradication, and he wondered if his Enemy of Death God talent could save his life! Of course, you can check the detailed content of all three books! the old Goblin said with a beaming smile; On hearing this, Song Jian was too eager to wait and touched the three Skill Books with his fingers, carefully making his choice; The Soul-Slaying Vermilion Bird Sword Body could significantly enhance his ability to perceive spiritual entities. Once cultivated, no demon or ghost could escape his detection, and hed possess an extremely high damage bonus against these so-called spiritual entities; At the pinnacle of cultivation, Song Jian could transform into the body of the Southern Li Ming Fire Vermilion Bird, wielding powerful fire-based area-of-effect damage; The description is quite impressive, but Im not sure how this Southern Li Ming Fire compares with my Red Lotus Karma Fire in terms of power! Song Jian thought to himself. However, having already mastered Red Lotus Karma Fire, he suddenly lost interest in this Southern Li Ming Fire; Song Jians gaze then moved to the second book, Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body. After cultivating this Skill Book, his attack damage would greatly increase, as would his combat power. In other words, his physical attacks would become extremely fearsome. However, against those creatures with high physical defense, or even those immune to physical damage, it would be somewhat ineffective; At the pinnacle of cultivation, one could transform into the Geng Metal White Tiger Divine Body, relishing the thrill of one-hit kills, yet if facing a monster specifically resistant to physical damage, effectiveness would immediately wilt. It was a sword body cultivation skill whose advantages and disadvantages were starkly apparent; The last one, the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, would greatly enhance regeneration abilities after cultivation, and it also provided terrifying rejuvenation capabilities. Against enemies, it could inflict them with eerie additional adverse effects. Withering Power could cause a dozen or more harmful effects to the target at once, but it didnt offer a high increase in damage output. At the pinnacle of cultivation, one could transform into the Azure Dragon Divine Body, possessing the dreadful ability of near-immortality; I want this one! Song Jian laid his hand on the third book, the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body Skill Book. His innate talent, Holy Sword, already gave him a terrifying damage boost. Moreover, whether it was the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art or the Sky-breaking Sword, both possessed terrifying attack damage. If he sought single-damage prowess, the Geng Metal White Tiger Sword Body would undoubtedly be the best choice. However, as a player, his first priority was still choosing means of survival; ` If one were to cultivate the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body to its deepest stage, it would indeed be difficult to even think of dying! Yes! The old goblin nodded with a smile, took the remaining two Skill Books, and then bit his finger, dripping a drop of silver blood onto the surface of the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body Skill Book; The blood droplet rolled around on the cover of the Skill Book a couple of times and seemed to merge into a pool of liquid, creating ripples on the surface of the book. Then, something appeared to vanish into thin air; The old goblin handed the Skill Book to Song Jian, who took it and chose to learn it immediately; A low dragons chant resonated beside Song Jians ear, and he could feel as if the Skill Book had turned into an azure dragon, merging with him into one. His body seemed to undergo some strange transformation, but after a thorough examination, he found nothing out of the ordinary; Glancing at the skill column, the purple-gold Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body had already appeared at the very top of the skill list; Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, active skill, Level 1 (0%), all attributes increased by 10 points, passively enhances Vitality Point recovery speed by 10%, Vitality Points +1000; Active effect: Recovers all Vitality Points and Spirit Points, removes all adverse effects from oneself, receives a false life of 5000 points, damage taken prioritizes deduction from false life, false life lasts for 30 seconds, after which the false life disappears; Possesses Withering Power, can cast Withering Power on any target, the target will receive a debuff of 30% reduced movement speed, lasting for 1 minute, cannot be dispelled; Skill release: Instantaneous; Skill consumption: 100 Sword Qi Points; Skill cooldown: 30 minutes; The Level 1 Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body didnt have particularly eye-catching effects and could at most be used like an enhanced version of a Complete Recovery Potion and a slowdown potion; But Song Jian had seen the cultivation of the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body to MAX level. The Withering Power alone could instantly afflict the opponent with more than a dozen adverse statuses, all of which were undispellable. No matter how fearsome the creature, once it was afflicted with these dozen or so negative effects, it would be fortunate to use even six or seven-tenths of its full power, which would already be considered an extraordinary talent; Alright, your quest reward has already been given to you in advance, take this. Only by taking it can you enter the Holy Spirit Hall! The old goblin, trembling, pulled out an object resembling a hook jade and handed it to Song Jian. Key of Sacred Light? Song Jian took it and his face immediately showed a look of surprise. One should note that the key to entering the level five secret realm of the Prayer Temple was a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light, yet what Song Jian now held in his hand was an intact Key of Sacred Light; Is this the key to enter the Prayer Temple? Song Jian asked in surprise; Correct, the Sacred Spirit Temple is inside the Prayer Temple, and you must have the complete Key of Sacred Light to enter. Now go and complete your quest, there is not much time left for you! The old goblins face showed a trace of fatigue, he turned around and slowly walked into the treehouse behind him; PS: Thanks to Gold Scales Ultimate for the 10,000 QiDian coins tip! PS: I am very grateful for the reward. Normally, a reward of this size would mean an extra chapter, but I really dont have any drafts saved up. For today, Ill stick to the minimum of three chapters, and see if I can write one more tomorrow! Haha, its a pity. In the end, I must again thank the reader Gold Scales Ultimate for the generous reward, thank you for your support! Chapter 925 - 926 Second Floor_1 Chapter 925: Chapter 926 Second Floor_1 Chapter 925: Chapter 926 Second Floor_1 Song Jian, holding the Key of Sacred Light, bade farewell to Tula and others, and under the envious gazes of several players, he walked towards the white tower in the center of Sky City; Near the white tower lay the most important area of Sky City, hosting many significant buildings which had evolved into secret realms. In the eyes of the players, these were several instances. However, to enter these instances, players had to hunt the monsters in Sky City, and only by obtaining secret keys from the defeated monsters, could they access the instances; Nowadays, more and more players were entering Sky City, and although the monster levels were generally two to three levels higher than those of the players, they quickly formed five-person squads to start hunting these monsters. In just half a day, the respawn rate of the monsters in Sky City couldnt keep up with the killing speed of the players, and competition for monsters became common; Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Along the way, Song Jian encountered players fighting over monsters three times, but it was also because there were more and more players that not a single monster attacked him, allowing him to reach the white tower with ease; Currently, many players had gathered around the white tower. They simply sat on the ground on top of black cloths, which were laid out with various items looted from Sky City; Among these items, there were quite a few with decent attributes, but the most common were the secret keys to the various instances, given that these keys could be looted from ordinary monsters with a not so small chance; Some players had already started forming temporary teams, preparing to take on these instances. Warriors Holy Temple instance team, four DPS looking for one tank, must have key! Justices Holy Temple needs a healer, healer with over three hundred healing power, come on! Many players had started to call for team members in the regional channel, because a team only needed one key to enter an instance, making those players with keys highly sought after, and those who set up stalls to sell various keys made a good profit; Song Jian went straight towards the white tower, also known as the Prayer Temple, which was the largest secret realm in the entire Sky City. Although it was also a fifth-level secret realm, its difficulty was much lower than that of Abyssal Shadow. After all, Abyssal Shadow was a forty-man fifth-level instance, while Prayer Temple was only a ten-man fifth-level instance; At this moment, quite a few players were squatting at the entrance of Prayer Temple. Seeing Song Jian approach, these players immediately crowded around him, staring at him with eyes full of anticipation; The Prayer Temple was the biggest instance in the entire Sky City, and correspondingly, its keys were especially hard to obtain. Up until now, only two or three Key of Sacred Light fragments had appeared, and they were all dropped by bosses; There were teams offering up to one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins for a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light, but they were hard to come by, and none had been purchased so far; Seeing Song Jian walking straight to the Prayer Temple, the leaders of two teams eyes lit up, and they immediately surrounded him; Hey, brother, do you have a key to the Prayer Temple? Were a nine-man team with both a tank and a healer, top-notch equipment, including three rare classes. If you have the key, you can just lie down and cruise through the instance! a warrior clad in armor said to Song Jian with a beaming smile. Buddy, were from the War Song Alliance, the biggest alliance in City of Sin, ever heard of us? If you have a key, join our team, we guarantee to clear it in one go. We are the regular army, not like those makeshift teams, reputation guaranteed! another player, an archer in leather armor, grabbed Song Jians shoulder and said; Sorry, solo mission! Song Jian gave the two of them a slight smile, gently shook off the hand from his shoulder and continued his stride towards the Prayer Temple; Watching Song Jians retreating figure, several players looked at each other in dismay; Damn, a solo mission for a fifth-level instance, can a single person even beat the minor monsters inside? Maybe its some sort of reconnaissance or exploration mission, just wander around inside and come right out? Hey, Im telling you, doesnt this guy look familiar, like weve seen him somewhere before? Damn, are you blind? Thats the leader of the City of Hope Alliance, the badass who nearly soloed an Overlord-level BOSS! A player recognized Song Jian, and a look of shock instantly spread across his face. Overlord-level, whats that? a player who had just arrived in Sky City and missed the earlier fight asked; Its a BOSS even more badass than Lord-level or World-level BOSSes, with over eight hundred thousand Vitality Points. It can kill a player with a single hit, a truly terrifying BOSS, someone explained; Haha, are you the idiot or am I the idiot? Eight hundred thousand Vitality Points, attacks that kill instantlywhat about its defense? Is its defense so strong that ordinary people cant break through it? The player whod just entered Sky City said disdainfully, If there really was such an amazing BOSS, wouldnt it take at least a hundred people to defeat it? Youre telling me one person can kill it? Do you think Im a moron? If there really were someone like that, Id stream myself eating shit! No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw a group of players around him looking at him with strange expressions; Go on, then, well watch you eat! Do you want us to heat it up for you? A hot meal is always better! One pile enough for you, or should I call a few more brothers over? The swearing player looked around bewildered, watching the other players mock him, unable to believe that someone could actually solo an Overlord-level BOSS. Meanwhile, Song Jian had already entered the Prayer Temple. The familiar light gate and stone stairs behind it hadnt changed at all. Clutching the Key of Sacred Light, Song Jian stepped toward the light gate; As he neared the gate, a white light emanated from the surface of the Key of Sacred Light, and Song Jian smoothly walked through the gate to arrive at the stone stairs beyond. Other players could only get fragments of the Key of Sacred Light, which disappeared every time they entered, but the complete Key of Sacred Light was like a reusable key that could be used multiple times; If I were a regular player, I could make a fortune leading a team through the gate with the Key of Sacred Light! Song Jian looked at the complete Key of Sacred Light in his hand with a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. However, if he were just a regular player, he probably wouldnt have gotten this mission, nor would he have been able to obtain the complete Key of Sacred Light; Following the stone steps upwards, Song Jian arrived at the second floor of the Prayer Temple. The second floor was a spacious hall, with small rooms all around, and level forty-five monsters everywhere. At the end of the hall, a monster with curved horns on its head and four arms knelt in front of an empty sacrificial altar, murmuring something in a low voice. Song Jian applied the Abyss Concealment Skill and slowly made his way through the hall. His goal was the Sacred Spirit Temple, not here to fight monsters, level up, or farm equipment. He avoided unnecessary battles whenever possible; It was just odd for Song Jian to see the monster praying toward an empty altar, making him take a couple of extra glances at it. Chapter 926 - 927 Fallen_1 Chapter 926: Chapter 927 Fallen_1 Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 926: Chapter 927 Fallen_1 The Abyss Concealment Skill was an innate ability of the epic necklace, akin to the rogues stealth. Although it didnt show any levels, the effectiveness of the Stealth Skill was quite strong. Song Jian had tried it, and the concealment effect was only slightly inferior to that of a max-level stealth technique; For an Elite Level Boss like the one currently in front of him, even if he brushed past it, the opponent might not be able to detect his presence; Unless its some sort of sensory enhancement type Boss, but those kinds usually arent found alone; theyre protected by a large number of ordinary monsters. I cant possibly be that lucky, Song Jian pondered to himself as he walked toward the staircase leading to the third floor, unable to resist taking another look at the Boss. This Boss was a female, with four arms, and her hair was made up of many small snakes, resembling the legendary Medusa. It was unclear, however, whether this Boss had a stone-petrifying ability like Medusas; Driven by curiosity, Song Jian took another look, and as a result, the Boss who had been bowing her head in prayer seemed to sense something. She abruptly raised her head, looking in the direction of Song Jian; The snakes in her hair also seemed to awaken in that instant, turning towards Song Jian, opening their snake mouths and revealing their slender tongues, emitting a threatening hiss; Seeing the white light radiating from the Bosss eyes, Song Jians heart sank: Damn it, I actually encountered a Boss with sensory enhancement. With that thought, Song Jian immediately used the Soul Wander skill and dashed toward the stairs leading to the second floor. Behind him, the Boss stood up, tearing off the grey cloak draped on her body, revealing a pair of black wings spread out from behind her; This Boss, looking identical to the snake-woman Medusa, was in fact a Fallen Angel! Two dazzling beams of light burst from the eyes of the Fallen Angel, aiming at Song Jian with incredible speed and striking his back in an instant; However, Song Jian, in a soul state, was immune to any physical and energy attacks, unless they possessed soul-damaging abilities, none would harm him; Dazzling sparks erupted at the spot where Song Jians back was hit, but they did no damage. The Fallen Angel bellowed, seemingly realizing that her attack had no effect on Song Jian and roared in anger. At her signal, every monster on the second floor howled and pounced towards Song Jian; Song Jian reached the stairs leading to the third floor of the second level, ready to rush up, but suddenly a strange, ethereal melody reached his ears, causing his mind to waver momentarily. Thanks to his innate talent, he quickly recovered, but the stairs before him suddenly seemed illusory; You damned thief, if you wish to enter the Sacred Spirit Temple, youll have to step over my corpse! The Fallen Angel, clad in form-fitting scale armor, growled through clenched teeth, her black wings unfolding dramatically, stirring up gusts of wind; All around the second level, about fifty or sixty monsters went into a frenzy under the Bosss command and surged madly at Song Jian; I originally didnt want to bother with you, but since youre courting death, I cant be blamed! Song Jian turned around, a coldness flashing across his face; Thousand Swords Art! With a mere thought, all the Sword Qi crazily surged out from his dantian, the tremendous Sword Qi even making Song Jian feel a tearing pain in his meridians; In an instant, sixty Spirit Swords, blazing with roaring flames, appeared in front of Song Jian. With a forward slash from his Sky-breaking Sword, all the Spirit Swords flew towards the monsters; Hss, hss, hss~ Streams of blood arrows shot out from each monsters body, and their Vitality Points plummeted rapidly. Before they could react, countless Spirit Swords transformed into chunks of red lotus leaves, the size of a palm-leaf fan, converging from all directions towards the center; A strong suction burst forth, pulling all the monsters within a twenty to thirty-meter radius towards the heart of the Sword Formation; Boom! A massive Flame soared into the sky as the red lotus flower, ablaze with roaring flames, slowly bloomed, enveloping all the monsters within its grasp; Screams of agony, like those of a heart being torn apart, echoed from inside the lotus. After a few seconds, the cries began to fade, and the blooming Red Lotus emitted rolling waves of heat. The entire second floor space heated up by dozens of degrees in an instant, and even the surrounding walls started to show a hint of dark red. What, what kind of skill is this? A look of terror appeared on the Fallen Angels face as she continuously retreated. She had always stood before the altar, a good distance away from Song Jian, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation didnt envelop her within it; In just a few seconds, more than sixty monsters turned to ash and Annihilation; although they were only level forty-five ordinary monsters, such terrifying strength still sent a chill down the spine of the Fallen Angel. With a wave of his right hand, Song Jian made the enormous Karmic Fire Red Lotus slowly dissipate into the air. These ordinary monsters did not qualify to trigger the second stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; even the first stage was enough to cause their Annihilation; More than sixty level forty-five monsters had increased Song Jians Experience Points by a small margin, leaving him less than 20% away from leveling up. Do you now regret discovering my whereabouts? Song Jian, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, slowly approached the BOSS and asked in a low voice, Wouldnt it have been better if you had played dumb just now? You wouldnt have perished, and I could have completed my task! My duty is to guard the Sacred Spirit Temple, and even death is but a trivial sacrifice! A sacred glow suddenly appeared on the face of the Fallen Angel, which contrasted eerily with her snake-covered head and the black wings on her back; Youve already fallen into darkness, yet you still think of your duty? Song Jian asked, somewhat surprised; Fallen into darkness? The Fallen Angels face showed surprise, and she belatedly looked down at her own hands. At that moment, a strand of serpentine hair fell from her temple, and she couldnt help but touch the slippery scales with her fingertips, her mouth curving into a strange smile; Yes, I have already fallen into darkness, so why should I still cling to my duty? The Fallen Angel looked at her withered hands, now covered with scale-like patterns, and murmured softly to herself; I am now a Fallen Angel! With a roar, the Fallen Angel was instantly enveloped by a dark aura. The thick black aura surged towards Song Jian like a mighty river; But still, you must die! The Fallen Angels face twisted into a ferocious sneer, and with a fierce flap of her black wings, she charged at Song Jian. Her hands, transformed into claws, gleamed coldly as she swung forward, and the air itself seemed to rip apart, making a piercing howl; Chapter 927 - 928 The Contract (Extra for Jin Lin Tian Chapter 927: Chapter 928: The Contract (Extra for Jin Lin Tian Jue)_1 Chapter 927: Chapter 928: The Contract (Extra for Jin Lin Tian Jue)_1 The Fallen Angel seemed to have realized something and became even more frenzied. Her sharp claws clashed fiercely with the Sky-breaking Sword, and immediately an invisible surge of energy spread out in all directions. Song Jians feet skidded across the ground as he retreated three to four meters back; Hisss, she doesnt look very burly, yet who would have thought her strength attribute would be so high? Song Jian stared at the Fallen Angel, his eyes revealing a look of surprise, but he quickly understood. It wasnt that the Fallen Angels physical strength was exceptionally formidable, but rather, the dark energy within her was too powerful; Billows of dark aura almost completely enveloped the Fallen Angel. Around her body, an invisible armor formed, resembling rolling fog. Soon, Song Jian found it difficult to discern the Fallen Angels appearance. Within the black fog, he could only faintly make out countless serpentine locks of hair constantly writhing and a pair of crimson eyes shining brightly through the mist. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ From the roiling black fog, arm-thick tendrils of black fog shot out like javelins tracing arcs through the air, heading straight for Song Jian; Song Jian swung his sword to defend and easily sliced through these shooting black fog tendrils. Each time he severed one, it would revert back to black fog and dissipate into the air. However, as time passed, the number of black fog tendrils increased. Originally there were seven or eight, but now they had evolved to thirty or forty, and their number continued to grow; Finally, Song Jians attack speed had reached its limit and he could no longer defend against the ever-increasing black fog tendrils. One tendril broke through his defense and pierced his left shoulder; Instantly, a numbing sensation washed over his mind. Where the black fog tendril had pierced, a palm-sized Dark Mark appeared on his left shoulder. This blot, dark as ink, was still slowly spreading to other parts of his body; A cool sensation emerged from Song Jians mind, letting him know that his innate ability Thick-skinned was kicking in. However, the previously unbeatable innate ability now seemed powerless against the Dark Mark, merely slowing its spread and its effects; This realization made Song Jians heart sink. He had never cared about such negative effects before, and his inventory had never contained items like antidotes, status recovery potions, and the like. Though the tingling sensation was alleviated, it still slowed down Song Jians reaction time. More and more black fog tendrils hit him. Although the damage was not high, with each tendril causing just over a hundred points of damage, the triggered Dark Marks were a cause for concern; In no time, Song Jians upper body was almost entirely covered in palm-sized Dark Marks. The marks continued to spread, soon forming a patch. The marks on his neck had spread to his shoulders, while the ones on his shoulders now extended to his elbows, and those below had reached his abdomen; Song Jian now felt as if his entire body was stiffening. Meanwhile, the black fog rolling around the Fallen Angel began to retract all the black fog tendrils, and behind her, a pair of wide black fog wings materialized, flapping nonstop; I told you, youre going to die no matter what, the Fallen Angel said with a victorious smile on her face as she leisurely walked toward Song Jian; At this point, Song Jians attack speed had decreased by 45%, his movement speed had decreased by 60%, and his whole body felt as though it were bound by ropes, making even lifting his arms extremely difficult. What kind of move is this? Song Jian asked in a grave voice as the Sword Qi within his body churned, combining with his innate ability to resist the invasion of the Dark Marks; sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its just a little trick created by the fusion of dark energy with my innate abilities! The Fallen Angel said with a hint of a smile on her face. She walked up to Song Jian, raised her sharp claws, and hooked his chin; You possess a power that instills fear in others, and if you are willing to become a part of the dark forces, then I can spare your life! the Fallen Angel chuckled. Simply by signing this contract, not only will you preserve your own life, but you will also gain even greater dark powers! A black parchment scroll materialized out of thin air in front of Song Jian, floating quietly in the air. Glancing at it casually, Song Jian saw it was a Dark Slavery Contract and immediately lost interest in the Fallen Angels proposal. A slave contract? Do you intend to make me your enforcer? Song Jians face showed a struggle as if he was fighting forcibly against the Dark Mark. Dont even think about escaping the shackles of the Dark Mark. As time passes, dark powers will gradually corrode your body, and eventually, they will even seep into your sea of consciousness, obliterating your senses. By that time, you will become a dark beast that knows only slaughter, a fate worse than death! The Fallen Angel giggled, her face void of its previous sanctity, taking on a bit of the flavor of an Abyssal Succubus. Dont you realize how dangerous it is for you to be so close to me right now? Song Jian suddenly said. The Fallen Angel was startled and involuntarily took a step back. However, she quickly noticed that half of Song Jians body was covered with the black mark, even the right hand holding the Sky-breaking Sword, with the Dark Mark almost reaching his wrist. The mere thought of moving his arm had become a luxury, let alone swinging his sword to attack. The Fallen Angel couldnt help giggling, her seductive claws sliding over Song Jians cheek, saying mockingly, The time you have to consider is running out. You have at most two more minutes before the Dark Mark spreads over your entire body. By then, even if you wanted to sign this contract, it would be impossible, as you will have already become a part of the darkness! Azure Dragon Sword Body! With a thought, a cyan aura surged out of Song Jians body, instantly clearing away the Dark Mark. At the same time, a set of cyan Sword Qi armor appeared on the surface of his body. Perhaps it was because the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body was only at level one, the armor looked nearly as frail as a layer of gauze, but Song Jian didnt care. The upper limit of his Vitality Points, which was already over seven thousand, soared in an instant to over twelve thousand. Although five thousand of those points were temporary life energy, for the thirty seconds, there was no difference between these Vitality Points and real ones. Both his health and Spirit Points were instantly restored. With the Dark Mark expelled, Song Jian gained freedom of movement in an instant, and he thrust the Sky-breaking Sword viciously into the abdomen of the Fallen Angel. The shocked Fallen Angel quickly retreated, the wings made of black mist on her back dissipating rapidly, revealing a pair of true dark wings that fluttered fiercely in an attempt to increase the distance between her and Song Jian. Watching the Fallen Angel desperately trying to flee, Song Jian raised his left hand and whispered softly, Withering Power! A gray aura instantly wrapped around the Fallen Angel, reducing her movement speed by 30%, and she became as slow as a turtle. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jian turned into a streak of light, rushing towards the Fallen Angel. Chapter 928 - 929 Fallen Angel Battle Helmet_1 Chapter 928: Chapter 929: Fallen Angel Battle Helmet_1 Chapter 928: Chapter 929: Fallen Angel Battle Helmet_1 Song Jian, having unleashed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, moved with extreme speed. The Fallen Angel let out a cry of alarm and instinctively swung its left hand, pushing forward fiercely. The roiling black mist around it quickly condensed into a black shield in front of it, gleaming with a metallic luster; Clang~ A crisp metallic clang sounded as the Sky-breaking Sword stabbed into the black shield. Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the surface of the shield, which only held firm for less than two seconds before shattering entirely, reverting back into a cloud of mist; Although the shield broke, it successfully blocked Song Jians attack, and the rebounding force sent Song Jian tumbling backward, nullifying his subsequent strikes; If the first strike of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was blocked, then the following sequence couldnt continue. The first level Azure Dragon Sword Body only lasted a minute, and Song Jian had to kill this BOSS within that time. Otherwise, if the BOSS used that black mark ability again, Song Jian would completely lose control over his body; Thousand Swords Art! With a casual wave, Song Jian initiated the Thousand Swords Art towards the Fallen Angel. This time, he did not use all his Sword Qi. The Fallen Angel was just an Elite Level BOSS, and did not warrant being faced with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; Furthermore, activating a Sword Formation with all Sword Qi was taxing for Song Jian, as the outpouring Qi strained his bodys meridians greatly. Each time he activated the Sword Formation, Song Jian felt as if his meridians were being brutally torn apart; Besides, even without using all his Sword Qi for the activation, there was still a small chance of deploying the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, albeit with a very slim likelihood; This time, Song Jian triggered that rare event. Merely swinging the Sky-breaking Sword at random, he summoned Sixty Spirit Swords; Not sure if youre incredibly lucky or just unlucky, but you actually triggered a low-probability event! Song Jians eyes held a mischievous gleam as he looked over at the Fallen Angel, a wry smile on his face: Well, since thats the case, enjoy the power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Normal Elite Level BOSSes dont get this kind of treatment! The Fallen Angel watched, wide-eyed, as the sky filled with flying swords coalesced into a giant flaming red lotus. The terrifying aura emanating from the Sword Formation froze the Fallen Angel in place as if it had encountered a natural predator; Overwhelmed with fear to the point of mental blankness, the Fallen Angel was directly sucked into the Sword Formation. Previously, the formation had obliterated all lesser creatures, and the Fallen Angel was too far away for it to be the main target, so it only felt the immense power of the formation without experiencing it firsthand; But now, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had locked onto it. Even though its full force was yet to be unleashed, the Fallen Angel was so terrified that it found moving a finger incredibly difficult; No sooner had it been engulfed by the Sword Formation than the Fallen Angel, without even a chance to scream, was reduced to ashes. The power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus hadnt even fully unleashed before it began to slowly dissipate in mid-air; This is like using a cleaver to kill a chicken, employing the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation on a mere forty-five level Elite BOSS; my formidable Sword Formation was utterly wasted! Song Jian lamented, shaking his head as he walked towards the items the Fallen Angel had dropped; Huh, Ive encountered another unlikely event! Song Jian, looking at an item emitting a violet-red glow on the ground, immediately fell into contemplation; With the bonuses from the Savior title, Song Jians luck had always been good. While hunting bosses, he would often get a decent amount of quality items; however, he had never encountered an epic-level item drop from a level forty-five Elite Boss; Song Jian had already obtained an epic-level item before, but that was from a Dominator-level Boss. Although the chances were low, it was still within expectations, but the item in front of him was dropped by an Elite-level Boss, with a probability that was maybe one in a thousand or even one in ten thousand. Having glanced at the epic-level item in his inventory and then at the item that dropped on the ground, Song Jian nodded. The items dropped by Dominator-level Bosses were indeed better; S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He picked up a helmet radiating a violet-red light and began to carefully inspect the detailed attributes of the helmet; Fallen Angel Battle Helmet: Helmet, item level 48, quality epic, equipment effect: Defense +128, Resistance +98, All Attributes +10, increase all skills power by 15%, Fighting Will +1; Special Effect 1: Death Gaze (Active): Instant cast, locks onto the target, launches a death ray, dealing 2000 critical damage to the target, skill cooldown 5 minutes; Special Effect 2: Death Mark (Passive), has a certain chance to trigger Death Mark when dealing damage to the target, after marking the target with Death Mark, all their attributes drop by 10%, movement speed decreases by 15%, and attack speed by 20%; Death Mark can stack up to 5 times, mark disappears after the target dies or exits combat; Equipment Requirement: Level 40; Whether the item can be taken out of the game: No Looking at the epic-quality helmet, Song Jian showed a satisfied smile; the attributes of this helmet were incredibly strong. Both defense and resistance were much higher than that of a typical helmet, even higher than a regular chestplate. The 15% increase in skill power was perfect for a high-damage profession like Song Jians. He hadnt encountered the attribute Fighting Will before and didnt know what it increased exactly, but from the name, it seemed to be a beneficial attribute related to combat. There were only two special effects, which were less than other epic-level equipment, but both effects were extremely powerful. Whether it was Death Gaze or Death Mark, both were mighty skills in combat, far stronger than three or four mediocre special effects; Song Jian immediately replaced his current helmet with it. He still retained the six-piece set, which wasnt affected by changing the helmet, but after switching, Song Jians strength increased significantly. After killing the Fallen Angel, in front of the staircase on the second floor, a pale blue portal appeared. It seemed that one had to kill the second-floor boss to proceed to the next level; Song Jian stepped towards the pale blue portal, his figure flashed, vanishing from the spot, but strangely, there was no sign of him on the stone stairs behind the portal, as if it didnt lead to the third floor of the Prayer Temple at all. Song Jians vision blurred for a moment, and he suddenly felt weightless. Before he could stabilize himself, he felt solid ground beneath his feet, prompting him to instinctively lunge forward a few steps to regain his balance; When he looked up to survey his surroundings, he discovered that he had arrived at a strange place; Is this, the Sacred Spirit Temple? A look of surprise emerged in Song Jians eyes as he observed his surroundings carefully; Chapter 929 - 930 Legendary Quality_1 Chapter 929: Chapter 930: Legendary Quality_1 Chapter 929: Chapter 930: Legendary Quality_1 System: You have entered the hidden copy, Sacred Spirit Temple! To enter this hidden copy, you must possess a complete Key of Sacred Light, and each entry will damage the Key of Sacred Light. After three times, the Key of Sacred Light will disappear completely; Song Jian, startled, took out the Key of Sacred Light to inspect it and, sure enough, a distinct crack had appeared on the otherwise smooth surface of the key; I can only enter three times, which means I only have three chances to complete this task. If I dont obtain that legendary quality Heart of the Angel within three tries, will I be directly erased by the task system? Song Jians expression instantly turned ugly; How did you end up here? a familiar voice sounded from behind Song Jian. Turning his head, he saw it was the single-winged angel whom he had encountered before and who had been imprisoned and found innocent after a trial; You? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, only to discover that this previously imprisoned angel, now acquitted, was holding a radiant blue-quality Heart of the Angel and absorbing the energy within; I came to the Sacred Spirit Temple to find a legendary quality Heart of the Angel. Do you know where it is? Song Jian asked directly; Legendary quality The angel glanced at the blue-quality Heart of the Angel in his hand, a complex look in his eyes, and said, Only after the death of an eight-winged titled angel, is there a possibility of leaving behind a Heart of the Angel of legendary quality! The power contained within it is too strong for ordinary angels to absorb. Even with your Judgers Title, its impossible for you to absorb the energy inside. What do you want it for? Zhuo Wen asked with some curiosity; Its just a task given by an old Goblin outside of Sky City, replied Song Jian with a shrug, glancing around before adding, I just need to deliver it to them, Im not the one to absorb it! Old Goblin? Zhuo Wen frowned and said, Aside from angels and demons, there are no other races in the City of Hope! Zhuo Wen felt as if he had forgotten something important, but having been imprisoned for so long, several hundred years, he was constantly struggling against dark forces, and much of his memory was no longer retrievable. This is the palace where the Angel Clan stores the Hearts of the Angel. In the past, with my status, I wouldnt have been qualified to come in! Zhuo Wen looked around and said, But now I am the last combat angel here, and this place is completely defenseless against me. I need to use these Hearts of the Angel to quickly increase my strength and regain control of Sky City! Song Jian nodded and asked, Can you help me find that legendary quality Heart of the Angel? Zhuo Wens face showed hesitation, and after a long pause, he said, The Heart of the Angel is a treasure of the heavenly clan, and it cannot be given to other races Upon hearing this, Song Jians face immediately darkened. He had assumed the legendary task would involve encountering a sovereign-level BOSS, and that he would receive the task item after killing the sovereign-level BOSS. But now it seemed that within the Sacred Spirit Temple, there was only Zhuo Wen, a combat angel. Moreover, since Zhuo Wen had not been in here for long, the energy he had absorbed from the Hearts of the Angel was limited, and his current strength was at best equivalent to a 40+ level elite BOSS, not yet grown to the level of a sovereign BOSS; Seeing Song Jians expression turn ugly, Zhuo Wen immediately shivered, as if he had thought of something, and hurriedly said, But you have already obtained the Judgers Title. Rightfully speaking, your status is even higher than mine. Now that the entire Angel Clan has been eradicated, I think you should have the right to claim the inheritance of the Angel Clan! Upon hearing Zhuo Wens words, Song Jians expression softened somewhat, and he nodded in agreement; Zhuo Wen wiped the sweat from his forehead. The pressure from Song Jian was too great. So many angels fallen into darkness and turned into monsters, now possessing even greater strength than before, were no match for this human. As for himself, having only recently recovered some of his strength, there was no way he could be a match for Song Jian; If I try to stop him, this human will definitely kill me and take all the Hearts of the Angel here; It doesnt matter if I sacrifice myself, but the Angel Clan will be utterly destroyed with no chance of rising again! Zhuo Wen thought darkly to himself; Around the Sacred Spirit Temple were layers upon layers of stone steps, with pale golden wooden boxes placed on each. Every layer held numerous boxes, the lower the steps, the more boxes there were, and the fewer boxes as one climbed higher; Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian saw that on the lowest steps, a few boxes had already been opened and were empty, but most were still tightly closed. Are all these boxes filled with Hearts of the Angel? Song Jian asked, pointing to the dozens of wooden boxes around him; Yes, all the Hearts of the Angel, condensed before their deaths by angels who have perished in Sky City, are kept here. Zhuo Wen nodded and said, Every year, there are people who come here to pay homage, and at the same time, they select suitable ones to bestow upon other potential warrior angels! The higher the status of the angel who has perished, the higher their Heart of the Angel is placed. There should only be one legendary-quality Heart of the Angel, placed at the very top! Zhuo Wen pointed to the highest steps on the opposite side as he spoke; Song Jian looked up, and the wooden boxes on each level of steps looked exactly alike; from the outside, there were no differences at all; With a thought, a pair of Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jians back. With a light flap, he took off, heading toward the highest steps; He took a wooden box and opened it C a glint of purple-gold light burst forth from the box, and a smile of joy appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth; This is it! Song Jian closed the box and threw it into his inventory slot, then returned to the ground; Alright, mission complete, Im heading out. Song Jian said to Zhuo Wen, By the way, wheres the exit, and how do I leave? This is a special layer of the Prayer Temple. The real Prayer Temple has seven floors in total, and only someone with a complete Key of Sacred Light can come here from the second floor. Otherwise, you can only ascend layer by layer to the top, and you cant enter this place. Zhuo Wen explained, To leave from here is quite simple, you just need to activate it with Angels Blood! As he spoke, Zhuo Wen lightly slashed his own left wrist with his fingernail, and immediately, pale-golden blood flowed out, dropping onto the floor of the Sacred Spirit Temple; Soon, the blood drop by drop merged into the floor, and Zhuo Wens complexion began to look a bit pale. Not long after, a pale-golden portal appeared in front of Zhuo Wen. If you leave through here, you can go directly to the main gate of the Prayer Temple! Zhuo Wen said, sounding weary; Song Jian glanced at Zhuo Wen and immediately understood C Zhuo Wen must be the guardian boss of the Sacred Spirit Temple. Although he was just an elite boss now, if a fight were to break out and Zhuo Wen couldnt be killed quickly, he would be able to upgrade by continuously absorbing the energy from the Hearts of the Angel around him; As the battle dragged on, Zhuo Wens strength would also become increasingly formidable, making him a boss that could drive players to despair. Chapter 930 - 931 Eight-Winged Illusion Angel_1 Chapter 930: Chapter 931: Eight-Winged Illusion Angel_1 Chapter 930: Chapter 931: Eight-Winged Illusion Angel_1 A boss who could continually increase his strength during a battle, and also advance in rank, was a thought that could drive one to despair; Besides, in order to leave this place, one must kill Zhuo Wen and obtain the blood of an angel, which would then reveal the gate of light for departure. Otherwise, the players would be trapped here forever; This quest is just full of traps! Song Jian thought to himself; Having passed through the gate of light, Song Jian was directly teleported to the bottom of the Prayer Temples tower, which was the lobby on the first floor. There were quite a few players sitting around, waiting for the one who had a fragment of the Key of Sacred Light; Seeing Song Jian suddenly appear, those players eyes lit up, and they swarmed towards him; Song Jian frowned slightly and immediately utilized the Abyss Concealment Skill, entering stealth mode, and walked towards the outside. There were plenty of players wanting to conquer this level-five instance, and once surrounded by them, it would be difficult for Song Jian to escape. He had planned to quickly complete this life-threatening quest and then return to the City of Hope to make use of the Epic Quality item; At the same time, within the Sacred Spirit Temple, Zhuo Wen, the War Angel, held a pale blue Heart of the Angel that was shrinking in his hand, while a look of contentment spread across his face; Before long, a large bulge appeared on his back, and with a swoosh, a pair of blood-stained white wings emerged from his skin and fluttered in the air; The white wings he already possessed also began to grow. In no time, both pairs of wings reached nearly two meters in length; With a gentle flap, Zhuo Wens feet involuntarily left the ground, and he floated up. A powerful force surged from both pairs of wings into his body, hot streams cascading through him like waves. He felt filled with power; A Four-winged War Angel, I have finally broken through to become a Four-winged War Angel! Zhuo Wen couldnt help but roar, his eyes suddenly moistening; Before this breakthrough, he was just an ordinary War Angel, one of the expendables. A small mistake had led to his imprisonment, awaiting trial. And that imprisonment lasted for centuries; Zhuo Wen looked around excitedly. On the stone steps of the Sacred Spirit Temple, there were still numerous Hearts of the Angel. Originally, Zhuo Wen could only absorb Hearts of the Angel of a lower grade, but now, he could absorb higher-grade Hearts of the Angel to increase his strength; Power, as long as I can absorb all these Hearts of the Angel, I will gain tremendous power! Zhuo Wen suddenly turned his head and glanced up to the highest steps, his face revealing a hint of regret: Unfortunately, that Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel was taken by a human, or else I would have had the chance to become an eight-winged angel! To become the strongest of the Angel Clan, one must become an eight-winged angel. Otherwise, controlling the entire Sky City would be extremely difficult. At this thought, a sudden realization dawned on Zhuo Wen, and his expression drastically changed; Goblin, goblin, damn it, that wasnt a goblin, it was the once Illusion Angel! Fear appeared on Zhuo Wens face as he finally remembered why the Goblin race existed in Sky City; The Illusion Angel, as referred to by Zhuo Wen, was one of the title angels, each a unique being with a unique title. The Illusion Angel was one of the eight-winged title angels; Its just that, hundreds of years ago, the Illusion Angel violated the laws of Sky City, was stripped of the title, deprived of the Angel Clans source of powerthe angel wingsand was driven out of Sky City, destined to survive in the wilderness outside the city. If, if the Illusion Angel obtained a Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel, then, then Zhuo Wens face filled with terror, and his body trembled uncontrollably, a black aura drifting from the newly-born wings behind him. Meanwhile, Song Jian had already left Sky City and arrived in front of the large tree stump house where the Goblin lived; He took out a pale golden wooden box from his inventory, opened it slowly, and a crystal emitting a purple-golden glow appeared before the aged Goblin; This is the quest item you need, my task is hereby complete! Song Jian closed the wooden box and handed it back to the aged Goblin; The Goblins face was full of excitement as he snatched the wooden box, clasping the Heart of the Angel tightly in his hand while carelessly tossing the pale golden wooden box aside; Grasping the purple-golden Heart of the Angel, the aged Goblins face showed a look of contentment. Power, my power, has finally returned to my hands! The Goblins voice was originally hoarse and deep, but after saying these words, his voice changed, becoming magnetic and much more charming; Song Jian could feel that from the Heart of the Angel, surges of energy were continuously flowing into the body of the aged Goblin, and in the center of the Heart of the Angel, slowly emerged four sets of pristine angelic wings; Staring intently at the Heart of the Angel, Song Jian saw that the four sets of angel wings were quivering slightly as if conveying excited emotions to the Goblin; S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Heart of the Angel is not a living thing, how can I have such an illusion! Song Jian thought with a chuckle inside his heart, Just a Goblin, yet he can absorb the energy from the Heart of the Angel, how strange. Could it be that he was once a member of the Angel Clans warriors? Boom~ A strong aura suddenly burst forth from the body of the aged Goblin and, caught off guard, Song Jian was blown away by the force of the energy. When he steadied himself, he was surprised to discover that the aura of the Goblin in front of him was even more terrifying than that of the Dominant Level BOSS he had encountered before! This Goblin has hidden his power too deeply, hasnt he? Song Jian thought in astonishment, but then it all made sense, considering he was an NPC that could issue Legendary Level quests. His previous weakness was all a facade! Song Jian couldnt help but feel relieved; he was fortunate he didnt attempt to snatch the item before, otherwise he would have surely met with dire consequences; Wait, thats not right, his body is changing too, it seems, it seems Song Jian suddenly noticed that the originally less than one-meter tall Goblin was growing rapidly before his eyes. In just a few seconds, he had transformed into a tall and burly man, almost two meters in height; All the typical Goblin features had disappeared, replaced instead by a handsome face and a well-proportioned muscular physique; Crack~ A crisp shattering sound echoed, and the Legendary Quality Heart of the Angel in its hands fell completely apart. Numerous crystalline fragments of the Heart of the Angel slowly melted into its palm; Holy angelic wings, different from ordinary angel wings, began to emerge slowly from behind him. They looked like pairs of glowing white light wings, streaming with sacred light. I, Illusion Angel Doranto, have returned! The Eight-winged Angel Doranto let out a deep breath, his voice instantly spreading through the entire Sky City. Chapter 931 - 932 Angel Clan Prestige_1 Chapter 931: Chapter 932 Angel Clan Prestige_1 Chapter 931: Chapter 932 Angel Clan Prestige_1 ` A goblin that originally seemed so pathetic, as if a single breath could knock it over, suddenly transformed into a majestic and solemn eight-winged Angel of Title. Such a drastic change was somewhat difficult for Song Jian to accept; Staring at the Illusion Angel Doranto, who floated in the sky like a deity, Song Jians face was filled with a look of shock. The eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto glanced indifferently at Song Jian and said, Human, Sky City is the domain of the Angel Clan, and we do not welcome other races to stay here for long. I suggest you leave this place as soon as possible. Having said that, Doranto flew towards the urban area of Sky City without looking back. The glance he cast towards Song Jian before leaving seemed to carry a trace of disdain? Song Jian immediately felt displeased, If it werent for me, you would still be living inside this stumpy tree trunk! Dorantos attitude towards Song Jian always had a sense of burning bridges and ruthless abandonment. This left Song Jian feeling quite depressed. However, at this moment, Doranto was not someone Song Jian could afford to provoke. The aura emanating from his body was clearly stronger than that of a sovereign-level BOSS. His powerful perception had been sending a warning to Song Jian to keep his distance ever since Doranto regained his eight-winged Angel strength; Anyway, the task is already complete, and theres no benefit in staying here. I should return and create the whole epic-level item as soon as possible! Song Jian looked at the item in his inventory radiating a purple-red glow and thought to himself. With his Steel Wings abruptly unfurling, Song Jian shot up into the sky, flying in the direction of Doomsday City. The Flame Light Wings were indeed a bit too ostentatious; the Steel Wings were more low-key. Not long after Song Jian had left Sky City, all of the instances in the city were forcibly closed, and players who were in the midst of clearing instances were also expelled. Each player who was kicked out received a system compensation. This compensation was random; some received a piece of silver-quality equipment, and others got some precious materials; As all the players emerged onto the streets of Sky City, an angel with eight fluttering wings hovered high above sky City, appearing before everyones eyes; I am the eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto of the Angel Clan. Sky City is the territory of the Angel Clan. Anyone who intrudes will be considered an invader by the Angel Clan. You all have ten minutes to leave this place! After ten minutes, anyone still in Sky City will be attacked by the Angel Clan! Dorantos voice instantly spread throughout the entire Sky City; Damn it, I spent 20,000 Doomsday Coins to get up here. Ten minutes, how am I supposed to get down? Jump? Players immediately began to become agitated. In fact, most players currently in Sky City didnt have the ability to fly; they had all paid to get up there. Now being driven out, some who arrived late hadnt even earned their travel expenses back; Just as the players were about to riot, an immense pressure descended from the sky, weighing down almost everyones shoulders as if an unmatched force was pushing down on them; The terrifying authority instantly silenced everyone. The threat of death loomed large. If anyone chose to cause trouble at this moment, their heads would likely roll in the very next second; The eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto seemed quite pleased with the situation at hand. A faint smile graced his handsome face. With a wave of his right hand, the whole Sky City trembled slightly, and pale blue Teleportation Gates appeared in front of every player; All the players were stunned; what was going on, one Teleportation Gate for each player? Creating a Teleportation Gate was a nearly impossible feat even for powerful player alliances, but now, someone had managed to create hundreds of them with a mere wave of their hand, a power that seemed to be possessed only by deities; Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All of you may leave via the Teleportation Gates. In ten minutes, Sky City will be sealed off, and no one will be allowed to enter or exit. Please hurry! Dorantos words sounded polite, but his tone and demeanor were somewhat arrogant, as if he deemed speaking so extensively to the players beneath him; ` Under Dorantos gaze, player after player obediently entered the beam of light, each Teleportation Gate disappearing until all players had been transported to the ground; In just a short while, suddenly, over a hundred people appeared on the ground, almost all of them looking up towards the city in the sky; Soon, a majestic city floating amongst the clouds slowly vanished from the players sight; Some players, unwilling to believe it, summoned their flying mounts and flew toward the location of Sky City, but upon reaching the air, they were blocked by a powerful force, as if the location of Sky City was enveloped by an invisible, transparent barrier; Sky City is still there, but we can no longer freely enter, announced a player riding a flying mount as he slowly descended, a hint of helplessness in his voice; Strange, I actually unlocked the reputation with the Angel Clan! exclaimed a player who had just come down from Sky City; Everyone opened their reputation interface to check, and in the end, every player who had entered Sky City had unlocked reputation with the Angel Clan, and although everyones reputation points varied, most were still at the cold stage. Such reputation meant the Angel Clan would refuse contact, and players could only improve it gradually through completing tasks or other means; So youre saying, as long as one can raise the reputation with the Angel Clan to friendly, or even higher, there might be a chance to enter Sky City? A sharp player caught on to the intent behind unlocking reputation with the Angel Clan; How can we take on tasks to improve our reputation if we cant even enter Sky City? a player couldnt help but question; Completing tasks is just one of the methods, another player immediately countered: Killing forces hostile to the Angel Clan can also earn reputation points. Havent you noticed that although our reputations are all cold, some are higher and some are lower? Those with higher reputation are the players who killed more monsters in Sky City, right? After all this talk, isnt it still about going to Sky City to kill monsters? Brains are a good thing; too bad you dont have one. Are the Angel Clans enemies located only in Sky City, and nowhere else? What beings oppose the angels? Demons, right? By killing demons, cant we gain reputation with the Angel Clan? Demons? Do Abyss demons count? I know of several Abyss demon dungeons, that black pyramid, there are plenty in the wild! Yeah, Abyss demons, lets go and try, lets run an Abyss Shadow dungeon and see! Quickly, the players who were once gathered together began to call their friends and ran towards the black pyramids scattered across the wilderness; Chapter 932 - 933 Mailing_1 Chapter 932: Chapter 933 Mailing_1 Chapter 932: Chapter 933 Mailing_1 At this time, Song Jian had already returned to the City of Hope; City Lord, Cecilia Priest wants to see you. She seems to be somewhat dissatisfied with the territory weve allocated to the Dawn Divine Church! Wang Qi immediately came over to report as soon as he returned to the Manor Castle, which served as the City Lord Mansion; Dissatisfied? Shes not satisfied even with three hundred mu of land given for free? Song Jian seemed to sense something, glanced toward the doorway, and then asked in a tone of surprise; Respected City Lord, our agreement was about three hundred mu of land within the territory of the City of Hope Alliance, but now, your Vice City Lord has allocated a piece of wasteland that doesnt yet belong to the City of Hope to the Dawn Divine Church. I believe this is a serious desecration of the Goddess of Dawn, and such a person should be burned at the Fire God Pillar! Cecilia, who had been standing at the doorway, pushed open the door and entered, giving Wang Qi a fierce glare before speaking; Upon hearing this, Wang Qi immediately shrank his neck in fear; he didnt have the guts to oppose a deity; Song Jian let out a slight smile, waved his hand at Wang Qi, signaling him to leave first, and then stood up and said to Cecilia, Cecilia, we could say we are old friends, having known each other for quite some time. You should know that I have never sold a single piece of land from the City of Hope, regardless of its size. However, I have always held the Goddess of Dawn in high esteem, otherwise I wouldnt have freely given away three hundred mu of land. Do you know how much money I could get if I sold such a large piece of land? S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But the land youve given, its still not within the controlled territory of the City of Hope Alliance; its a barren wasteland. Do you first want our followers to risk their lives to cultivate such a place? If thats the case, why wouldnt I go elsewhere? Cecilia said with an imposing air. Cecilia, I regret to say, I did not expect that you, as the most devoted Priest under the Goddess of Dawn, would have such a narrow vision! Song Jian sighed slightly and shook his head: The reason why the Goddess of Dawns followers want to establish a temple within the City of Hope Alliance territory is precisely because they value the future development of the City of Hope, dont they? Cecilia, a few months ago, the City of Hope Alliances territory was less than a tenth of what it is now, but now we have taken over most of Doomsday Citys land, and before long, the entire Doomsday City will belong to the City of Hope Alliance! True, the location we planned for the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn is indeed not within the current City of Hope territory, but why do you think we planned it that way? Cant you guess? Song Jian spoke as if chiding a pupil: This is our plan after the entire Doomsday City is taken over; he who does not plan for the whole situation is not equipped to plan for a single area. This is just a matter of time. Why cant you just wait patiently for a while? One day, you will see that the entire Doomsday City will be the territory of the City of Hope Alliance! Song Jians words left Cecilia speechless, although she still felt that something was not right, but for the moment she didnt know what it was; After sending Cecilia away, Song Jian took out the epic item that had dropped from a boss monster from his inventory and began to examine it closely on the table; It was a palm-sized, elliptical object, with layers of fish scale-like patterns on its surface. At first glance, it looked like a pet egg, but this item was actually a construction object; Cloud City (Epic):City building, Usage effect: Establish a small Cloud City, uses resources to produce War Angels within the Cloud City; War Angel limit: 0/12; This was a building capable of producing War Angels, but it had now become a hot potato; Song Jian thought over and over again, wanting to construct the building, but he had to consider the perspective of Sky City, located just over twenty kilometers away; If there were no Sky City, no eight-winged Illusion Angel, Song Jian would naturally construct it boldly and confidently, but now he had to consider if, once the news leaked, the eight-winged Illusion Angel learned of Cloud Citys existence, would it just wipe out the City of Hope as an enemy. The eight-winged Illusion Angel was an existence that surpassed a ruling-level BOSS; Song Jian couldnt even perceive how strong the opponent actually was. Anyway, it had already exceeded the level of a third-order combat power. It was not just now, but even in the foreseeable future, Song Jian wouldnt possibly be a match for him; This is really troublesome! Song Jian lightly caressed the seed for constructing Cloud City, a troubled expression emerging on his face; After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still put away the seed for creating Cloud City. The twelve battle angels wouldnt bring a significant increase to the City of Hope Alliances strength. On the contrary, if he were to create Cloud City, it would attract far too much hatred, just like the previous situation with the Black Dragon companion. Just any ancient Red Dragon could pose a threat capable of destroying the entire City of Hope; The risk was disproportionately high compared to the benefits. Song Jian decided to put the construction of Cloud City on hold for a while and see what happened. Perhaps, in no time at all, Sky City might disappear just as abruptly as it had appeared! I wonder how the Black Dragon is doing now! Song Jian suddenly thought somewhat wistfully; Just as Song Jian was moved to visit the poisonous swamp to check on the Black Dragon, he suddenly received a message from a stranger; Song Jian, are you there? Its Meng Tiantian! Do you still have any Bamboo Jade Leaves? Give me some more, and Ill trade you Second Transformation Golden Pills for them! Meng Tiantian? Song Jian was startled, took a moment to think, and then immediately realized that this was the alchemist he had met on that island before; After casually adding her as a friend, Song Jian asked, Which city are you in now? Canghai City! Meng Tiantian quickly replied with the message! Song Jian was stunned: Canghai City? I seem to have never heard of this name before! Do you know the City of Sin, City of Hymns, or Doomsday City? Song Jian asked, vaguely feeling that Meng Tiantians location was quite distant from his own; I havent heard of them. Just mail me some Bamboo Jade Leaves, what do you care which city Im in? Meng Tiantian said indignantly; Song Jian was at a loss for words and said, Young miss, dont you know that the further away it is, the higher the mailing cost? Were too far apart in the game, and the postage would be too expensive! Stingy, Ill reimburse the cost. Hurry up, I urgently need it. Ive just come across a hidden quest that requires using Vitality Pills. The Vitality Pills made from Bamboo Jade Leaves work best. Send me some, and you wont lose out for sure! After saying that, Meng Tiantian directly sent her address to Song Jian; Song Jian had no choice but to open the mailbox, entered the address given by Meng Tiantian, and put in a few Bamboo Jade Leaves. When he saw the cost of mailing, his eyes widened, and he gasped in shock; Chapter 933 - 934 Scars_1 Chapter 933: Chapter 934 Scars_1 Chapter 933: Chapter 934 Scars_1 Ten days to produce thirty Cui Bao bamboo leaves, in the eyes of others, was considered a very precious material, but in Song Jians eyes, it wasnt particularly valuable; However, when Song Jian saw the delivery fee for ten Cui Bao bamboo leaves, he couldnt help but take a sharp breath. The delivery fee actually required more than 2.6 million! The preciousness and quantity of the items would naturally raise the delivery fee, but more than 2.6 million was still beyond Song Jians expectation; I never imagined, I would be so far from Meng Tiantian! Song Jian sighed in his heart, but still clicked on the delivery option. In an instant, 2.6 million Doomsday Coins were deducted, making Song Jian feel as if his heart had been violently cut; Ive sent you ten pieces, with a delivery fee of 2.6 million. Including the price of the Cui Bao bamboo leaves, just give me 3 million! Song Jian said to Meng Tiantian; sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, 3 million! Meng Tiantians surprised voice came from the communicator, and Song Jians heart sank, feeling that it was probably impossible to get the money back. The delivery fee is so expensive, I thought at most a hundred thousand would be enough. That aside, Im really busy right now, lets talk about the money when we get back to the real world, Ive got to hang up, Im so busy! Meng Tiantian hastily ended the call. Damn it! Song Jian couldnt help swearing. But, the monk might run away, but the temple wont. Meng Tiantian lived right next door to him. Once he left the game, he would go to collect the debt! After feeling heartache for a while, Song Jian sighed. Three million Doomsday Coins was not a small fortune for him now, but it hadnt reached the point of crippling him financially. Besides, his current expenses were not large, and the items that he valued werent something that could be bought with just a few million Doomsday Coins. The territorial expansion campaign of the City of Hope had come to a halt. If he couldnt clear the true difficulty level of the Abyssal Shadow, this dungeon would sooner or later become a hidden danger! Checking his quest log, the Sword Immortals Path quest was already one-third complete, meaning Song Jian had already killed three Sovereign-class BOSSes. He only needed to kill seven more, and the Sword Immortals Path would be complete; Seven more, huh. Sovereign-class BOSSes arent cabbages, not something you can find just anywhere! Song Jian sighed. However, when his gaze fell upon the huge black pyramid in the distance, a light of inspiration suddenly flashed across his mind; Perhaps, the true difficulty level of the Abyssal Shadow might have a Sovereign-class BOSS? Song Jian suddenly muttered to himself; But, the next opening time for the Abyssal Shadow dungeon was in five days. Song Jian had to wait for the dungeons cooldown period to end before he could explore the true difficulty level of the Abyssal Shadow; Now, in the entire Doomsday City, there was no longer any space for other guilds to survive. It had become a consensus among all players of Doomsday City that the City of Hope Alliance would eventually occupy the entire city; More and more players wanted to join the City of Hope Alliance, and the number of players in the alliance kept growing, but the core members had always remained the same; I wonder how Black Dragon is doing now? Song Jian gazed into the distance, the thought of checking on the Black Dragon growing ever more fervent. With a thought, his steel feathers unfurled, and Song Jian flew towards the Highly Poisonous Swamp; Leaving the territory of the City of Hope and reaching the sparsely populated areas, Song Jian thought for a moment, and the steel feathers vanished, replaced by two blazing trails of fire rising from behind; Compared to the steel feathers, the Flame Light Wings were much faster. Before long, Song Jian entered into the Highly Poisonous Swamp; Eh, the environment here seems to have improved a lot? Song Jian looked around curiously, noticing that the toxic fog that used to pervade the highly poisonous swamp had considerably thinned out. Now, even an ordinary player entering this area would only suffer minor poison damage. He even saw a few people hunting monsters around the swamp to level up; The Highly Poisonous Swamp is a level forty monster zone, perfect for those players who just leveled up. Moreover, there are plenty of herbs in the swamp, and if you come across those rare herbs, you can make a tidy profit! Song Jian thought to himself as he flew directly towards the center of the Highly Poisonous Swamp, where the lake was located; Before he got close to the lake, Song Jian heard a high-pitched dragons roar from afar, and a smile appeared on his lips; it seemed that the Black Dragon had already sensed his arrival; The Highly Poisonous Lake at this moment had completely transformed; the poisonous liquid that used to fill the lake had disappeared, replaced by faint red flames that made it look like a pit of magma. In the midst of the magma pit, the peculiar Dragon Head Tree was still lush and thriving, seemingly unaffected by the roaring flames; What a strange tree! Song Jian glanced at the Dragon Head Tree; it had yet to bear fruit, and aside from looking a bit odd, it seemed no different from an ordinary ancient tree; Able to survive in poison and in flames, Song Jian had never seen a tree like this before; The Black Dragon, upon seeing Song Jian, seemed quite delighted, flying over to him and signaling Song Jian to ride on its back. The two of them began to joyfully play in the skies; Song Jian noticed that the Black Dragon seemed to have grown a bit bigger, at the very least, its growth rate was faster than that in the Pet Space. The hard dragon scales on its back also gave off a warm feeling, and Song Jian could sense a great power gestating within the Black Dragon; Eh, why are there so many scars on the Black Dragon? Song Jian frowned slightly and gently felt the dragon scales on the Black Dragons back with his hand; Only upon closer inspection did he notice that there were numerous scars on the Black Dragons body, most of which had already faded, but many of the dragon scales still bore the traces of battle. However, all this was not necessarily bad for the Black Dragon. Its intelligence was much higher than that of an ordinary person. If it encountered an enemy it couldnt beat, it would, like in its younger days, lure the enemy back to the City of Hope. Up till now, Song Jian had not heard of the Black Dragon leading any monster back, which indicated that the previous battles were just a bit of roughhousing for the Black Dragon; After playing for half the day, just as Song Jian was preparing to leave the Highly Poisonous Swamp, he suddenly heard a roar from a distance. The previously somewhat lazy Black Dragon instantly tensed up, its muscles becoming stiff, and it let out a dragons roar towards the distance; Song Jian narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance, and in just a short while, a massive lizard creature quickly crawled over from afar. This lizard was over ten meters long with thick limbs and its body was covered in thick, dark blue scales. Like the Black Dragon, it possessed a pair of golden vertical pupils, and what was most intriguing was the three-inch-long horn on the forehead of the lizard, resembling a unicorn. A level fifty lord BOSS! Song Jian checked the properties of the large lizard and couldnt resist summoning the Sky-breaking Sword! Chapter 934 - 935 Jiulis Reputation_1 Chapter 934: Chapter 935 Jiulis Reputation_1 Chapter 934: Chapter 935 Jiulis Reputation_1 After so many days apart, the Black Dragon had also leveled up, now a Level 46 Lord Boss. Despite the clear level suppression it faced against the Level 50 Lord Boss before it, in terms of bloodline suppression, the pure Dragon Bloodline of the Black Dragon was far more formidable than that of the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast Boss; Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast, Level 50, Lord Boss, Vitality Points: 138,900/150,000 A Level 50 Lord Boss with 150,000 Vitality Points was a boss that ordinary players would flee from on sight, but for Song Jian, who had solo-killed a Domination-level Boss before, this was hardly a challengeone Thousand Swords Art would be enough to kill it instantly! However, for the Black Dragon, it was an evenly matched opponent; Song Jian took a step forward, raised the Sky-breaking Sword, and was about to kill the Dragon Lizard Beast when the Black Dragon stretched its forepaw in front of Song Jian. Looking into the Black Dragons golden eyes, Song Jian paused, then nodded in understanding. It seemed the Black Dragon wanted to rely on its own strength to kill this Lord-level Boss; Taking a step back, Song Jian watched the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast with interest. This boss that carried the Dragon Clans bloodline was likely attracted by the Dragon Head Tree. It seemed that the Dragon Scale Fruits this tree bore were an irresistible allure to any beast with Dragon Clan bloodline. Roar~ An angry roar sounded, and the Dragon Might that radiated from the Black Dragon enveloped the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast. Any other beasts would lose even the courage to flee under such terrifying Dragon Might, but the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast merely trembled and resolutely lunged at the Black Dragon; The two massive beasts collided fiercely, claws and teeth flashing as they brawled in the swamp like two beasts bereft of any skills. Song Jian was somewhat bored. The Black Dragon did not use any magical abilities, and the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast did the same. It was as if they had a tacit understanding, not resorting to using any abilities even when temporarily falling behind in the fight; If the Black Dragon used Dragon Language Magic, it likely would have already killed this Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast! Song Jian thought as he watched the Black Dragon, slowly gaining the upper hand with just its powerful body, and shook his head slightly; After a fierce struggle that lasted almost half an hour, the Black Dragon, although having the upper hand, was not able to kill the Dragon Lizard Beast. Meanwhile, the Dragon Lizard Beast had only left a few shallow wounds on the Black Dragon. Both massive beasts, having nearly exhausted their strength, parted ways by mutual consent, growling at each other a few times. The Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast Boss did not even glance at Song Jian, standing beside the Black Dragon, turned around, and ran back the way it had come; Are you guys just playing around? Song Jian watched the somewhat excited Black Dragon, which seemed quite pleased to have the upper hand in the fight, lick Song Jian with its warm and wet tongue, then lie back down under the Dragon Head Tree, eyes half-closed and soon falling into deep slumber; Song Jian could vaguely see faint golden auras occasionally emanating from the Dragon Head Tree, entering the Black Dragons body beneath it. After a short while, this breath would slowly seep out of the Black Dragons body and return to the Dragon Head Tree. After observing for a while, Song Jian realized this golden aura did not harm the Black Dragon; on the contrary, it accelerated the recovery of the Black Dragons Vitality and strength, even making its wounds heal faster than usual; It seems that this Dragon Head Tree can coexist symbiotically with gigantic beasts that possess the Dragon Clans bloodline, benefiting each other. No wonder the Black Dragon doesnt want to leave its side, Song Jian nodded to himself; After playing with the Black Dragon for half a day and watching a tussle between the Black Dragon and the Dragon Lizard Beast akin to chickens pecking at each other, the day was no longer young. With a thought, Song Jian floated the Sky-breaking Sword in front of him. Just as he was about to use the Sword Flight Art to leave, he suddenly heard another roar in the distance; Its that Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast; what, it hasnt had enough earlier, and now it wants to come back for more? Song Jian frowned slightly. If not for the strange pact the Black Dragon maintained with it, refusing to employ Dragon Language Magic, then a single Vortex Fireball could have inflicted serious damage on the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast; Today, I want to see who has the nerve to beat up my little Jin like this! A conceited voice, along with this roar, reached Song Jians ears. The voice seems to belong to a young girl. What, is this Dragon Lizard Beast also her battle pet? Song Jian wondered to himself. It wasnt long before Song Jian saw the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast reluctantly carrying a girl who looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, heading his way. Was it you who bullied my little Jin? The girl, with her face full of arrogance, stood on the back of the Dragon Lizard Beast and pointed at Song Jian, shouting angrily. Huh, not a player? Song Jian was taken aback, originally assuming the Dragon Lizard Beast was a players battle pet, but it turned out to be an NPCs battle pet. Level 46, Elite BOSS strength! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on the young girl. Hmph, with sneaky eyes, you look like no good person! Lan Lings cheeks flushed with anger, and with a fierce movement of her right hand forward, a sudden booming sound filled the air. Song Jian instantly felt a powerful force rushing towards him, a sharp pain in his chest, and the force sent him flying backward. A damage number of over six hundred floated above Song Jians head. In mid-air, Song Jian felt as though hed lost control of his body and fell heavily to the ground like a burst sack, causing secondary damage. This time, Song Jian lost over three hundred Vitality Points. Over a thousand damage? Song Jian was caught off guard and took a slight disadvantage, but if it had been an average player in their thirties, that hit could have cost them half their life. After hitting the ground, Song Jian regained control of his body, flipped over to stand up, and brandished his Sky-breaking Sword. A fierce Sword Qi surged to the sky, locking onto both the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast and the girl on its back. Lan Lings face turned pale, and the Sword Qi, sharper than any divine weapon coming from Song Jian, made her realize that she had provoked someone formidable. I am the young master of Jiuli Xuan Yue Cave of the Jiuli Clan. If you harm me, a hundred thousand warriors of the Jiuli Demon Clan will never let you off easily! Lan Ling hastily shouted. System: Youve come into contact with the hidden Jiuli Demon Clan, triggering the reputation with the Jiuli Demon Clan. Your current reputation with the Jiuli Demon Clan is indifferent. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hidden tribe? Song Jian was startled; this was his first encounter with a hidden tribe in the game, and his face inadvertently showed a hint of curiosity. Seeing that Song Jian had stopped, Lan Ling let out a sigh of relief, but Song Jians next words made her face change dramatically. PS: Thank you to Reader20191127234229646 for the reward of 1000 Qidian coins~ Chapter 935 - 936 Abyssal Demon King Legacy_1 Chapter 935: Chapter 936: Abyssal Demon King Legacy_1 Chapter 935: Chapter 936: Abyssal Demon King Legacy_1 Song Jian looked at Lan Ling, a cold smirk appearing on his face. With a light tap of his foot, he soared into the air, his hand gripping the Sky-breaking Sword that shimmered with fierce Sword Qi; Take my first strike and see if you can still save your life. If you manage to survive, we can discuss other matters! Song Jian called out in a low voice; Ready to unleash the Thousand Swords Art, with a light shout, dozens of Spirit Swords floated beside Song Jian. Lan Lings face turned pale with fright as she cursed under her breath, Damn it, another sword maniac! Seeing the Spirit Swords covering the sky and heading her way, Lan Ling made a quick decision, bit her lip, and ripped off a jade necklace she wore around her neck, starting to chant a spell in a low voice; After a few strange syllables, Lan Ling tossed the necklace into the air and shouted lowly, Mirror Flower Water Moon, protect! Instantly, a faint light shield appeared in front of Lan Ling. Dozens of Spirit Swords traced arcs in the air and, under Song Jians control, attacked Lan Ling from all directions C front, back, left, and right; When the Spirit Swords flew within three feet of Lan Ling, they hit what seemed to be a layer of water, causing ripples to spread across its surface. All the swords then vanished as if they had passed through a portal, disappearing without a trace; Eh? Song Jian was taken aback. The myriad water screens had devoured all the Spirit Swords as if they had never existed. This was a sword technique that could cause around a hundred thousand damage, yet it had no effect whatsoever. This made Song Jians heart sink. Crack! A crisp sound of shattering rang out, and Lan Ling exclaimed in shock. Around her body, a shower of sparkling fragments rose into the air. Lan Lings eyes instantly reddened, and she looked resentfully at Song Jian, her voice trembling, That was a birthday gift from my mother on my sixteenth birthday Song Jian was stunned. What was happening? Was this a setup? He looked around and saw only himself, the girl in front of him, and their two battling behemoth pets; He turned to glance at the Black Dragon. The Black Dragon opened its eyes and gave him a look, then closed its eyes once again. In a mere moment, the sound of snoring could be heard; Come on, you werent snoring when you were asleep just now He looked again at the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast, only to find it staring at him with a scornful gaze; come on, dont you know the caliber of your own master? She was the first to make a move! Seeing Lan Lings face, which clearly said you owe me compensation, Song Jian lost any remaining desire to continue fighting and sighed, Alright, what kind of compensation do you need? But let me make it clear first, dont go overboard! Upon hearing this, Lan Lings expression brightened once again, and she said joyfully, In a few days, it will be my mothers big birthday, and I have my eye on the tail feathers of a giant bird. I want to get a few to make a brocade fan for my mother, but that bird is too powerful C I cant beat it. If you help me beat it, Ill forgive you! Song Jians mouth twitched several times, feeling like he was dealing with an unripe child. He shook his head and asked, Is that bird even more formidable than your Dragon Lizard Beast? Not as formidable as my Little Gold! Lan Ling immediately contested, Its just that it can fly, and Little Gold cant Abyssal Hell, Demon Slayer Canyon A group of players with Abyssal jobs were leveling up by slaying monsters here, and the existence of Guardian Temple had been known to many Abyss players, but it had since become a pile of ruins. After searching the surrounding area for over half a month, most players had left in disappointment, while only a few persistent Abyss players continued their exploration; Doru was a member of the Fallen Angel War Alliance, with the career of an Abyss Earth Walker, and today, along with a group from his alliance, he was leveling up by slaying monsters in the Demon Slayer Canyon; Soon, they arrived at the foot of the small hill where the Guardian Temple was located. Now the entire hill had collapsed, with rubble everywhere, making it impossible to find the entrance to the Guardian Temple; Doru looked around at the people near the Broken Stone Mountain, curious; Captain, what are those guys doing? They dont seem to be here to level up by slaying monsters! Doru whispered; Just a bunch of fools obsessed with stumbling upon an adventure! Captain Ma Shao looked up and said disdainfully. He had forgotten that just half a month ago, he was one of those scouring the area around Broken Stone Mountain; An adventure? You mean the Guardian Temple? Doru asked in surprise, Isnt the Guardian Temple already destroyed by that human named Song Jian? What are they looking for here? Heh, youve been gone for a while to take on an epic class quest and arent aware of the specifics. Even though Song Jian wiped out the Guardian Temple, its said that he didnt obtain the legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings, or rather, he wasnt willing to switch to an Abyssal career, so he discarded the legacy like a worn-out shoe. These people are all hoping to obtain the legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings! Captain Ma Shao laughed; The legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings? A gleam of joy appeared in Dorus eyes as he asked, That cant be easy to obtain, can it? Humph, of course not! Ma Shao shook his head and said: Its said that only by obtaining the legacy of the Seven Abyssal Demon Kings can one open the Abyssal Passage, and then we could enter the main plane of the game! Humph, we, at the very least, have rare classes now. If we could return to the main plane, wouldnt we rampage unopposed? Thats a hundred times better than staying in this Abyssal Hell! Doru nodded. Players who switched to Abyssal classes were those who chose ordinary professions in the main plane but wanted to become stronger. Their starting point was much higher than that of players on the main plane. Furthermore, the harsh environment of the Abyssal Hell and monsters that were a few notches tougher than those of the same level on the main plane meant that players who could survive in the Abyssal Hell were much more formidable than the players on the main plane. Once the Abyssal Passage opened, the invading Abyss players would surely gain lots of benefits; Its a shame, its like a mountain of treasures. We all know that theres the legacy of an Abyssal Demon King hidden within the mountain, but we just cant find the way in! Ma Shao sighed and shook his head; The vast expanse of Abyssal Hell, if including the planes invaded and ruled by it, could be described as immeasurably vast. However, only eight Abyss Demon Lords ruled over this Hell, with one having fallen in the Main Plane, whose legacy was probably only to be found there; The remaining seven Abyssal Demon Kings had ruled over the immeasurable lands of Abyssal Hell for tens of thousands of years, so one could imagine that obtaining the legacy of an Abyssal Demon King would be like soaring to the heavens in a single step, with a status that perhaps not even a king in the real world could match; Alright, well fight for another hour, then head back to rest. I hear that in a couple of days, the alliance is planning an event to hunt a level forty boss. Only players level thirty-eight and above can join. Lets all push hard. Dont drop the ball when the time comes! Ma Shao shouted loudly. While everyone responded, Doru suddenly felt a subtle tremor under his feet, and his heart stirred. Without showing any expression on his face, he slowly moved towards the Broken Stone Mountain while continuing to slay monsters; PS: Thank you to Book Friend 20191127234229646 for the reward of 1000 Qidian coins~ Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 936 - 937 Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast_1 Chapter 936: Chapter 937: Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast_1 Chapter 936: Chapter 937: Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast_1 After fighting minor monsters for over an hour near Broken Stone Mountain, their Experience Points had increased by 3%, and after dividing the spoils of battle, they were ready to return to town to rest; Captain, you guys go ahead, Ill fight a bit more here! Doru said, The profession quest earlier took up a lot of time, and Ive fallen behind in levels, so I want to grind a bit more! Ma Shao nodded. Doru had spent nearly a month on the Abyss Earth Walker profession quest, acquiring an epic profession but falling behind in level, now only at thirty-five; Alright, just be careful on your own, and if youre in danger, use a Town Return Scroll, dont worry about wasting them! Ma Shao said in a low voice, stuffing two Town Return Scrolls into Dorus hand; Doru was touched. Town Return Scrolls were rarities in Abyssal Hell, available only at a high-end general store in the main city, and even then in limited quantities. Since the Fallen Angel was the largest battle alliance in Flame Furnaces main city, they had a certain quota allocated to them; Town Return Scrolls were also considered a strategic reserve. Because Ma Shao was a member of the Elite Team, he had a few for saving his life, and ordinary alliance members couldnt buy them even if they had the money; Thank you, Captain! Doru expressed his gratitude; Ma Shao smiled slightly and waved his hand at Doru, leading a group of people toward the entrance of Demon Slayer Canyon; Watching his companions leave, Doru didnt actually hunt monsters but instead began to circle Broken Stone Mountain, seemingly in search of something. Other players trying to find the entrance to the Guardian Temple only glanced at Doru and paid him no mind. Such curious players were not uncommon, yet very few were truly dedicated to seeking the temple, with most wandering around for a few hours before leaving in disappointment; The Abyss Earth Walker was actually a profession similar to a Mage of earth magic, capable of drawing on the power of the land. In the harsh environment of Abyssal Hell, where normal peoples visibility was only three or four meters, Doru could sense movements in the land up to dozens of meters away by feeling the earths tremors; S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a special talent of the Abyss Earth Walker profession, something Doru hadnt told anyone. He hadnt even shown it in battle, as the ability was highly clandestine. Unless Doru revealed it himself, it would be difficult for outsiders to notice; Earlier, he had felt an unusual fluctuation from the ground under his feet, growing more distinct as he approached Broken Stone Mountain, as if the earth was trying to convey a message to him; At first, Doru thought it was his own illusion, but soon he sensed a special Abyssal energy from the pulsations of the land, a very pure Abyssal energy. Remembering the legends of the Abyssal Demon King, Doru immediately became excited; Following the guidance of the lands pulsations, Doru arrived in front of a huge boulder and with an inadvertent turn, his figure disappeared from the sight of those around him; Given the limited visibility in Abyssal Hell, Dorus disappearance went unnoticed by the others, who assumed he had simply run off, unable to endure the solitude; But in reality, behind that huge boulder, a crack just wide enough for one person to enter had mysteriously opened under Dorus feet; Below the fissure was a slope. Hesitating for a moment, Doru stepped forward and descended the slope into the depths of the fissure. Shortly after he entered, the crack slowly closed again without a sound; At that moment, Song Jian was flying with his sword, following behind the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast. Lan Ling sat on the back of the Dragon Lizard Beast, looking enviously at Song Jian flying in the air; Thats so cool! Lan Ling gazed at Song Jian, her cheeks slightly flushed, but she immediately muttered to herself: Im talking about the Sword Flight Art, not him as a person! I mean, where exactly is that big bird you mentioned? Song Jian couldnt help asking, as the two had been running for over two hours, well beyond the area of the Poisonous Marsh; Ah? Lan Ling was startled and quickly said, Were not far now, just over that mountain ahead and well reach the big birds nest! That big bird is a BOSS, surrounded by many other creatures. We need to clear our way through! By the way, my name is Lan Ling, whats your name? Lan Lings cheeks turned slightly red as she couldnt help asking; Song Jian usually kept his information hidden, so even if someone had the skill to probe, they couldnt access his attributes if their level was not higher than his; My name is Song Jian! Song Jian glanced at Lan Ling and said; Song Jian? Lan Ling was taken aback, her eyebrows furrowed slightly as she said softly, That name sounds familiar, I think Ive heard someone mention it before! Half an hour later, the two of them had crossed over a mountain peak and arrived at a mountain hollow. If Lan Ling hadnt led the way, Song Jian probably would never have found the place; Its right ahead, be careful. Were now inside the territory of that BOSS, and monsters could appear at any moment! Lan Ling looked around with caution. Lan Ling was merely an elite BOSS template, level 46, with only over seventy thousand Vitality Points. Song Jian could not figure out Lan Lings profession, but she had quite a few good items on her; After the necklace that could completely block the power of the Thousand Swords Art broke, Lan Ling, like magic, took out another necklace and put it on. This new necklace appeared to be of nearly the same grade as the previous one; Besides the necklace, Lan Lings earrings, three rings, the ornaments hanging from her belt, even the clothes she wore, all were of extraordinary quality. Song Jian hadnt noticed before, but along the way, he inadvertently realized something oddLan Ling was like a little rich girl, almost all her equipment was of epic level, and she even had two pieces of legendary quality, with frighteningly powerful attributes; Just then, a large group of creatures suddenly leapt out from the cliffs on both sides. These creatures had fiery feathers, long tail wings, and clear cries, but their claws and long beaks shimmered with a metallic cold light; Cloud-patterned Golden Crow Beast, Normal, Level 48, Vitality Points 9200/9200 Its them, these creatures have spotted us! Lan Ling cried out in alarm. The Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast let out a low roar, its body exuding a powerful aura, and beams of golden light shot from its eyes, striking a Golden Crow Beast in mid-air. After an explosion, the creature screeched in agony and plummeted to the ground; Attack quickly, there are too many of them, Little Gold cant handle them on its own! Lan Ling, clutching a scroll in her hands, called out to Song Jian with an anxious look on her face; Song Jian couldnt help but roll his eyes, knowing that the Golden-Eyed Dragon Lizard Beast was capable of fighting a Black Dragon for over half an hour. Although at that time it didnt cast any spells, relying solely on its physical strength, and even though the Dragon Lizard Beast was suppressed throughout the fight by the Black Dragon, how could these ordinary level 48 beasts be compared to a Black Dragon? If a Black Dragon were here, even without using Dragon Language Magic, it could quickly kill these ordinary creatures purely through close combat. The Dragon Lizard Beasts disadvantage lay in its inability to fly, but the skill it just used showed that it also had long-range attack capabilities, making it a significant threat to these Golden Crow Beasts; If the skill just now wasnt too consuming, Song Jian believed that just the Dragon Lizard Beast alone could wipe out all of these ordinary creatures; Moreover, that scroll in Lan Lings hand, after Song Jian stared at it for a while and finally tossed it out, was clearly a powerful Rain of Fire Magic Scroll. Once activated, it would not only take out these few dozen creatures, but even if twice as many appeared, it could wipe them all out; PS: Thanks to Book Fan 20190813223721586 for the tip of 1000 QiDian coins~ Chapter 937 - 938 Three-Color Feather_1 Chapter 937: Chapter 938 Three-Color Feather_1 Chapter 937: Chapter 938 Three-Color Feather_1 Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian swung his right hand, and the Spirit Sword burst forth, flying towards the Golden Crow Beasts. The Spirit Sword, ablaze with karma fire, dealt massive damage to these ordinary monsters, which had less than ten thousand Vitality Points. Moreover, critical hits were easily triggered; If it werent for the large number of Golden Crows, they probably wouldnt have had the chance to pounce before being wiped out! A single use of Thousand Swords Art had decimated the Golden Crow Beasts, leaving only five or six that slipped through the net. The remaining few didnt attempt to flee but continued to lunge at Song Jian ferociously; Song Jian wielded his sword, slicing down the remaining beasts one by one. Lan Ling, who had been holding the Rain of Fire Magic Scroll, finally breathed a sigh of relief and quietly put the scroll away; These large-area magic attack scrolls were one-use items. Although they were extremely powerful, they were also very valuable, and even Lan Ling felt a pang of loss using them. Saving one was saving money; The slain dozens of Golden Crow Beasts dropped plenty of good items. These were all level fifty or so ordinary monsters, dropping items of level forty-five and above. Although they were mostly blue and green equipment, they were still quite valuable; Is this what youre looking for, the Cloud Pattern Golden Crow Feather? Song Jian picked up a long feather from the spoils and turned to ask; This feather was over a foot long, tricolored, with cloud patterns on its surface. As it lightly swayed, a faint fragrance wafted from it, refreshing the mind and clearing the senses. Although it was a blue-quality crafting material, only three such feathers were dropped by the forty or fifty Golden Crow Beasts, indicating its rarity; This is just a Three-Color Feather, its worth a bit of money! Lan Ling glanced at the feather in Song Jians hand and curled her lip with a hint of disdain, What I want is the Nine-Color Feather dropped by a lord-level BOSS, only a fan made of Nine-Color Feathers is worthy of use by my mother! Nine-Color Feather? Alright then, its mine! Song Jian shook his head and collected all the loot into his inventory, then continued following Lan Ling deeper into the canyon; At first entry, it was just a low depression, but the deeper they went, the more expansive it became. What initially allowed only two or three people to walk side by side had now become a canyon wide enough for a dozen people to walk through together; The cliffs on both sides were lush with vegetation, and one could occasionally hear the clear chirping of birds and the roars of wild beastsclearly, it was a rarely trodden place; For players, a place like this was both loved and hated: loved because such places often held treasures, but hated for the unfamiliarity with the new environment, which could easily result in encounters with monsters beyond ones strength. If unable to escape, their lives could be lost here; However, for Song Jian, he naturally loved such places. Along the way, he extended his perception to the maximum, fearing he might miss any treasure; In no time at all, Song Jian discovered seven or eight precious medicinal herbs. However, unfortunately, these herbs required at least a level ten Medicine Gathering Skill to harvest, and Song Jians skill was only level seven. Forcibly harvesting would significantly increase his Medicine Gathering Skill experience, but the quality of the herbs would surely be compromised, losing much of their efficacy, and they might end up being thrown out like trash; If Meng Tiantian were here, she would be overjoyed! The image of Meng Tiantian suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind, but then he remembered she still owed him three million Doomsday Coins with a repayment date far in the future, and he felt a twinge of pain in his heart; Well be near the lord-level BOSSs lair after a little more walking. Are you sure you can defeat it? If not, you should say so sooner. Little Gold might run fast, but it cant fly. Ive already wasted several Teleportation Scrolls, Lan Ling whispered to Song Jian; Youre so rich, yet you care about a few Teleportation Scrolls? Song Jian couldnt help but say; How could I not care? Do you know how much a Teleportation Scroll sells for? Lan Lings little face instantly revealed a pained expression as she said, A single scroll can sell for ten thousand Doomsday Coins, its expensive! Song Jian glanced at her and was suddenly speechless. Just the equipment on her body, if sold off, could probably fetch tens of millions of Doomsday Coins. Some items were priceless and couldnt be bought with money, yet now she was distressed over ten thousand Doomsday CoinsSong Jian really didnt understand her way of thinking; Lets get this straight first, once Ive killed that BOSS, were even. The Nine-Color Feather is yours, and the rest of the loot is all mine! Song Jian thought for a moment and said; Fine, fine, fine, that big bird just has a prettier tail feather, what good items could it possibly drop? Lan Ling said nonchalantly, As long as you can kill it, I only want the tail feather, the rest is all yours, stingy! Song Jian cracked a slight smile and didnt mind Lan Lings attitude, continuing to walk deeper into the canyon; The further he walked into the canyon, the higher the cliffs on both sides became. The sunlight was no longer able to reach inside. Logically, the temperature should be getting lower, but as he went, Song Jian discovered that the deeper into the canyon he went, the higher the temperature became. The surroundings were already at three to four degrees and ordinary people couldnt stay in such an environment for too long without risking dehydration and heatstroke; The trees around were long dead, and all that met the eye was desolate sand and stone. Yet in such harsh conditions, there were even more monsters around; Desk-sized Sand Scorpions scurried continuously on the ground, making a sasha sasha sound. Fortunately, these monsters seemed to be very afraid of the Dragon Lizard Beasts and would keep their distance whenever they sensed their presence; Seeing this scene, Lan Ling seemed quite proud. She glanced at Song Jian, let out a light snort, held her head high in a prideful manner, as if believing that Song Jian was only getting by thanks to her. Song Jian didnt know whether to laugh or cry but could only quicken his pace, wanting to kill the canyons lord level BOSS sooner so that he could return earlier; S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Look, look, the BOSS is coming out! Lan Ling suddenly pointed ahead and shouted loudly; Song Jian looked up to see a giant Three-legged Golden Crow before him, its body engulfed in roaring flames, perched atop a tall boulder with a majestic demeanor. When it saw a Sand Scorpion rapidly climbing the cliff beside it, the Golden Crow struck like lightning, its long beak instantly piercing through the Scorpions hard shell, extracting a clump of soft, white flesh and swallowing it; The remaining shell, still in the shape of the Sand Scorpion, fell from the cliff and shattered on impact; A, a Three-legged Golden Crow? This, this is something that only appears in myths and legends, how could it appear here? Song Jian was surprised in his heart and looked up involuntarily at the head of the Three-legged Golden Crow; PS: Thank you Bread84 for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 938 - 939 Three-legged Flame Crow Beast_1 Chapter 938: Chapter 939: Three-legged Flame Crow Beast_1 Chapter 938: Chapter 939: Three-legged Flame Crow Beast_1 ` Three-legged Flame Crow Beast, Lord-level BOSS, Level 50, Vitality Points: 210000/210000 Having seen the attributes of the BOSS, Song Jian finally heaved a sigh of relief. Although this BOSS resembled the mythical Three-legged Golden Crow, it was actually a different species; The Three-legged Golden Crow is a divine beast from myth, with a bloodline even nobler than that of the Dragon Clan. Even a juvenile Three-legged Golden Crow would be impossible for Song Jian to kill alone; A level 50 Lord-level BOSS Song Jian glanced at its Vitality Points and silently breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this BOSS had not reached second-tier Combat Power. If it had, even deploying the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation might not guarantee its death; Players level 50 could apply for second-tier Combat Power assessment. Once passed, their strength would undergo an earth-shattering change. Monsters were the same, and they could be promoted to second-tier Combat Power after level 50. However, the stronger the monsters original power, the harder it was to advance to second-tier Combat Power. Clearly, the Three-legged Flame Crow Beast in front of Song Jian was one of such creatures; Song Jian looked towards the tail feathers of the BOSS and indeed, on the tail of the Three-legged Flame Crow Beast, there were several long feathers, each over three feet long with cloud patterns and nine different colors from base to tip, lightly shimmering and overflowing with a divine-like brilliance. What you need, are its tail feathers? Song Jian pointed at the resplendently glowing feathers on the BOSSs tail and asked; Yes, thats it. Lan Ling Bird leapt up and said, Those tail feathers are divine objects, much more precious than the feathers you previously obtained from common cloud pattern beasts. Be careful during the fight, dont damage its tail feathers. Otherwise, if its killed, we wont be able to get the complete feathers As she spoke, Lan Ling commanded the Dragon Lizard Beast to slowly back away, saying as she moved, This BOSSs skills are almost all area-of-effect attacks, we need to stand farther back While she was speaking, Song Jian saw the Flame Crow Beast leap from the rocks, spreading its wings like a dancing flame, descending towards the ground; It pecked continuously at the Sand Scorpions on the ground, seemingly considering them as food. Despite being pecked to death, these Sand Scorpions did not dodge or fight back, as if they had resigned themselves to their fate. The pecked Sand Scorpions immediately trembled, standing rigid, while others quickly scuttled towards the deeper parts of the canyon; After pecking to death more than a dozen Sand Scorpions and swallowing the tenderest flesh into its belly, the Flame Crow Beast seemed very pleased. It raised its head and let out a joyous cry, spreading its wings, and sending waves of heat in every direction; Just then, a sharp call came out. Dozens of Spirit Swords ablaze with flames flew towards the Flame Crow Beast, striking it viciously; The attack infuriated the Flame Crow Beast. Each Spirit Sword dealt over two thousand points of damage to it; But the Red Lotus Karma Fire carried by the Spirit Swords was completely resisted by the Flame Crow Beast, which immediately made Song Jians heart sink. He had not expected the Flame Crow Beast to be immune to fire damage; Its important to note, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation is Song Jians trump card. However, most of the damage of the Sword Formation came from the Red Lotus Karma Fire. If it was immune to fire attacks, the Sword Formations damage to the Flame Crow Beast would likely be minimal; This strike dealt over fifty thousand points of damage to the Flame Crow Beast, immediately drawing its attention. It turned its head to look towards Song Jian, anger manifesting in its fiery golden eyes. Wings flapping, heat waves churned, and twin fire blasts surged towards where Song Jian was; ` In an instant, Song Jian felt as though he was trapped in a steaming cage, with the sand and stone beneath his feet so hot it was as if they were scalding; where the flames had swept through, all the gravel had melted into a glistening liquid; Song Jian was shocked; the temperature of the fiery assault must have been over a thousand degrees, something no living creature could withstand with its flesh alone; with a powerful leap, he jumped into the air, with flames roiling beneath him, as though he were above a sea of fire; Seeing Song Jian jump into the air, the Flame Crow Beasts eyes gleamed with a mocking glint; ordinary people could not shift their position in midair and had to endure the damage directly; With a piercing screech, the Flame Crow Beast flapped its wings fervently; in a moment, the entire canyon was enveloped in a celestial blaze, and a large expanse of crimson fire clouds suddenly formed above Song Jians head, quickly followed by a dense shower of fire rain, which enveloped him; Hisss hisss hisss~ The droplets of fire rain landed on Song Jian, immediately giving off a sizzling sound of burning and corrosion, and the durability of the Dark Gold Quality starting armor suit he was wearing began to rapidly deteriorate, while above his head numbers indicating hundreds of points of damage floated up one after another; Though the damage was not high, it was very frequent; in just a few seconds, Song Jian had lost more than a thousand points of damage, and with a thought, the Flame Light Wings materialized, and with a flap, he flew out of the range of the fire rain; Seeing Song Jian actually able to fly, the Flame Crow Beast showed a trace of surprise in its eyes, and staring at Song Jians retreating figure, it opened its long beak and spewed out a thin line of fire; At first, this fire line was as thin as a hair, but upon contact with the air, it immediately branched out, intertwining and entangling with each other, and in a short while, it had transformed into a fire net over ten meters in diameter, swooping down toward Song Jian; The fire net was not very fast at the beginning, drifting with the wind in the air, but as Song Jians flight speed increased, the nets speed also accelerated, eventually becoming as fast as lightning, and in the blink of an eye, it was hovering above his head; Looking up at the fire net descending upon him, Song Jians heart clenched fiercely, as if a large hand had harshly squeezed it, causing his hairs to stand on end and a sense of life-threatening fear to surge through him; Soul Wander! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without hesitation, Song Jian immediately deployed his life-saving skill, his body turning into a transparent Soul Body, entering another plane of existence; As the fire net fell overhead, it passed right through Song Jians body, drifting toward the ground, and in the moment the net passed through him, Song Jian, who had already dodged the fire net, suddenly felt a palpitation surge up from the depths of his soul; This fire net has the power to harm the soul! Song Jian was inwardly alarmed, and his gaze toward the Flame Crow Beast immediately turned cautious; monsters capable of soul damage were very rare, and Song Jian did not believe that this was its only skill capable of harming the soul; Glancing at his skill bar, a few more seconds were needed before he could use the Thousand Swords Art; Song Jian summoned his Sword Shadow Clone with a thought, and a copy that looked exactly like him appeared in midair, charging toward the Flame Crow Beast; Just as it reached halfway, the clone swung its sword forward, releasing the Thousand Swords Art, unleashing waves of heat, and Song Jian was astonished to see that the clones use of the Thousand Swords Art had triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; sixty Spirit Swords transformed into sixty red lotus petals, swirling toward the Flame Crow Beast; Chapter 939 - 940 Pet Egg_1 Chapter 939: Chapter 940 Pet Egg_1 Chapter 939: Chapter 940 Pet Egg_1 The Sword Shadow Clones release of the Thousand Swords Art can also trigger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation? Song Jian was taken aback. In the midst of battle, he had released the Sword Shadow Clone Skill countless times, and the clone had unleashed the Thousand Swords Art just as many times, yet it had never triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation before. Song Jian had always thought that the clones understanding of sword techniques was not deep enough to trigger the sword formation; it turned out it was just a matter of chance. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation triggered by the clone was almost identical to the one Song Jian could trigger, only its power was much weaker. However, Song Jian soon saw the word Immune floating above the Flame Crow Beasts head, and his heart sank. Clearly, the Flame Crow Beasts immunity to fire meant that the power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was greatly reduced. Although Song Jian had been expecting this, seeing it still weighed heavily on his heart. The raging flames burned, and as the Flame Crow Beast was enveloped by the Red Lotus Sword Array, it let out a joyful cry. Its wings flapped vigorously, and the flames surged, almost as if it were a phoenix reborn from fire. The corner of Song Jians eye twitched. The cooldown for the Thousand Swords Art had just finished, and he was ready to step forward with his sword. Even if the Flame Crow Beast could be immune to fire damage, the physical attacks from the Spirit Sword would still be effective against it. He had already slashed more than fifty thousand Vitality Points from the Flame Crow Beast boss. With only two hundred and ten thousand Vitality Points left for the Flame Crow, it would only take a couple more uses of the Thousand Swords Art to kill it. Whether the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation could be triggered was no longer so important! At that moment, the burning Red Lotus slowly unfolded like a dragon, wrapping the Flame Crow Beast inside, and a sword over ten meters long was born from the lotus, floating above it. The instant the sword appeared, dazzling golden Sword Qi filled the entire valley. Although the Thousand Swords Art released by the clone only had the power of the original at four-tenths strength, the surging Sword Qi caused all the birds and beasts in the valley to tremble in terror. The Sword Shadow Clone made a slashing motion, and the long sword in the sky fiercely came crashing down. The torrential Sword Qi caused the hard rock walls on both sides of the valley to crack, and before the sword even reached the ground, the land below had already begun to silently fracture. With the momentum of this slash, a deep trench was carved into the earth. The Flame Crow Beast could no longer utter those joyful cries, but instead desperately struggled to break free from the Karmic Fire Lotuss bondage, trying to escape from there. The golden blade instantly cut through the lotus, and the Flame Crow Beast screamed in agony. The entire Red Lotus burst into blinding light, and amidst thunderous boom, violent air waves swept through the entire valley, carrying dust and debris towards the valleys sides. Lan Ling, who was behind Song Jian, waved her right hand, and a bracelet of crimson beads on her wrist like jade emitted a light, her Qi force rolling forward and dispersing the oncoming dust. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, staring intently ahead, feeling that the Sword Shadow Clones Vitality Points had dropped to the lowest point in an instant. It seemed that the previous attack had caused the Flame Crow Beasts hatred to shift onto the clone. As the dust settled, everyones vision cleared. Song Jian saw a terrifying sword wound on the Flame Crow Beasts left wing root, stretching all the way to its chest, as the fiery blood gushed out, sprinkling the sand and stones on the ground, which began to ignite as well. Song Jians eyes brightened. While the Flame Crow Beast could be immune to the fire damage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it could not be immune to the damage from the second-tier concentrated Red Lotus Sword. Although it only possessed four-tenths of the power of the original, it had still inflicted serious damage on the Flame Crow Beast. A damage number of twenty thousand and more slowly floated above the head of the Flame Crow Beast. Song Jian saw that the Flame Crow Beast had already rushed in front of the Sword Shadow Clone, its long beak piercing through the clones chest. In its angry golden eyes, it glared deathly at the clone, as if it wanted to swallow him whole. *Thud* The Sword Shadow Clone ran out of Vitality Points and dissipated into a puff of black smoke. The Flame Crow Beasts gaze quickly turned towards Song Jian, its hatred firmly locked onto him; Song Jian gave a faint smile. Before the Flame Crow Beast could charge over, the Invisible Sword Qi rushed towards the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand like a tide. His meridians felt as though they were utterly severed, and a tearing pain surged through his heart. Song Jian grunted as he bit his lip until it bled, but his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword remained firm as he slashed at the Flame Crow Beast; Sixty Spirit Swords emitted a piercing howl as they slashed towards the Flame Crow Beast. Already heavily injured and unable to fly, the Flame Crow Beasts form faltered, and a flash of fear appeared in its eyes. Before it could react, the Spirit Swords had viciously struck it, and its Vitality Points dropped by more than half in an instant. Then the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation materialized once more, enveloping the Flame Crow Beast entirely; Although it was immune to fire damage, the power of the previous Red Lotus Sword left the Flame Crow Beast with a fresh memory. Now, seeing the Red Lotus Sword Array appear again, the Flame Crow Beast went berserk, desperately flapping its wings, attempting to escape the Sword Formation; But even a lord-level BOSS shouldnt dream of breaking free from a Sword Formation. How could a level 50 Lord BOSS, especially with one wing injured, possibly escape the confines of the Sword Formation? The Flame Crow Beast was firmly trapped within the Sword Formation. Although the flames did no damage, it remained motionless in the Sword Formation; Soon, the Sword Formation entered the second tier. The power of the Fire Lotus Sword that it was nurturing was more than double the power released by the previous clone, an amount the Flame Crow Beast could not withstand; Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scene from before replayed, this time the Flame Crow Beast was split in half by the Fire Lotus Sword, instantly killed; Lan Lings eyes widened in disbelief. She knew Song Jian was very powerful, but she never expected that a level 50 Lord BOSS would be killed by Song Jian in just a few minutes, and he seemed to have done it without much effort; The Dragon Lizard Beast also watched Song Jian warily. With the strength that Song Jian had just displayed, it feared he could kill it in less than three minutes. This realization immediately extinguished any thoughts of contesting the Black Dragon for the Dragon Head Tree. Setting aside the fact that it was already no match for the Black Dragon, even if it were to somehow prevail, the man before it wouldnt just stand by. Being killed by him afterward would be a truly bad deal; Alright, its killed. Our agreement is now complete, Song Jian turned his head and said with a slight smile to Lan Ling, then headed straight for the corpse of the Flame Crow Beast; The level 50 Lord had dropped quite a few good items. Six Nine-Color Feathers were looted, more than enough to make a fine brocade fan. Song Jian gave all the Nine-Color Feathers to Lan Ling and then picked up the rest of the items, stowing each one into his inventory without missing a single one. Huh, a pet egg? Song Jian held an oval bird egg that radiated a dark gold light. A warm sensation flowed through his palm; There was a great chance that pet eggs dropped by avian monsters would be flying mounts. The price of flying mounts had been soaring, especially after the emergence of Sky City, shooting up to unbelievable heights; Even though the price of flying mounts had dropped a bit after Sky City was closed, such a flying mount egg could sell for several hundred thousand, even a million Doomsday Coins without a problem; Just then, the pet egg in Song Jians hand caught the sharp eyes of Lan Ling, who suddenly grabbed him by the arm; A pet egg, it actually dropped a pet egg? Lan Ling exclaimed with delight: It must be able to hatch a Flame Crow Beast, then I can have as many Nine-Color Feathers as I want. Sell it to me, how about that? Please, Im begging you! Chapter 940 - 941 Old Turtle_1 Chapter 940: Chapter 941: Old Turtle_1 Chapter 940: Chapter 941: Old Turtle_1 Song Jian glanced at the Three-legged Flame Crow Beasts dropped loot; the most precious thing among them was probably this pet egg for a flying mount. Although the Flame Crow Beasts name didnt sound very appealing, it had an excellent appearance, almost identical to the legendary Three-legged Golden Crow. If there wasnt a real Three-legged Golden Crow standing beside it, probably nine out of ten people would mistake the Flame Crow Beast for a Three-legged Golden Crow. One million two hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, selling it to you. How about that? This is a friendship price! Song Jian glanced at Lan Ling, any piece of equipment she took out at random was probably worth more than that amount. One million and a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins should not be a lot of money for her. One one million two hundred thousand? Lan Lings eyes went wide in disbelief, finding it hard to believe the pet egg could be so expensive. This is a pet egg for a flying mount, one million two hundred thousand, not a coin less! Song Jian nodded firmly and asserted. But I only have about one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins on me now Lan Lings face showed hesitation as she spoke softly. Heh, then Im sorry! Song Jian laughed and stored the pet egg in his inventory. All right, were even. Lets part ways here! Song Jian gestured goodbye to Lan Ling, summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, and prepared to leave this place using the Sword Flight Art. Lan Lings eyes quickly darted around, and she hurriedly stopped him, calling out loudly, In a few days, it will be my mothers grand birthday. Would you be interested in joining me at Jiuli Xuan Yue Cave to attend my mothers birthday celebration? At that time, many skilled individuals will come to wish my mother well, and a few words of guidance from them could benefit you greatly. How about it? Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why should I, who has no relation to you, presumptuously attend? What if I get kicked out? No, thanks! No, thanks! Song Jian laughed heartily and waved his hand. Who would dare to kick you out if I bring you? Lan Ling said enthusiastically. Moreover, my mothers Lan Zhi Library contains tens of thousands of books, among which there are no shortage of sword techniques. I can sneak you in to have a look, and you could learn one or two superior sword skills. Wouldnt that be wonderful? Watching Lan Lings head waggle, Song Jian found it amusing and couldnt resist teasing her, The sword techniques Ive learned are from unparalleled secrets of the Sword Immortal, how could the sword techniques in your mothers library compare? Hmph, whats so great about that? Lan Ling wrinkled her nose, her face full of pride as she said, My mothers Lan Zhi Library encompasses everything. What sword techniques arent there? Not to mention Sword Immortals secrets, even the moves of the Sword Saint and Sword God can be found in the library! Song Jian was taken aback and sized up Lan Ling. Had anyone else made such a claim, Song Jian would have dismissed it as mere boasting, but coming from Lan Ling, he couldnt help but believe her to some extent. After all, even though he did not know the exact status of the heir of Jiuli Xuan Yue Cave, he could tell from Lan Lings equipment that her status was likely much more noble than he had imagined. A thought struck Song Jian; if he could actually acquire one or two Sword Immortal techniques from that library Lan Ling mentioned, wouldnt he hit the jackpot? Well then, I havent got much on my hands lately. Taking a trip out to see the world isnt a bad idea! Song Jian nodded and agreed. Seeing that Song Jian had agreed, Lan Ling instantly brightened up. She mounted her Dragon Lizard Beast, led the way, and soon they both left the nest of the Flame Crow Beast, heading in a different direction. Song Jian had thought that Xuanyue Cave wasnt too far from Doomsday City, but unexpectedly, the two of them walked for two days and nights. Standing in front of a vast river that stretched farther than the eye could see, Song Jian looked at Lan Ling with a bit of resentment and said, Didnt you say Xuanyue Cave wasnt far? Its not far! Lan Ling said with an innocent expression, Once we cross this river, we will be in the territory of Xuanyue Cave. After we pass through the Windswept Stone Forest, its less than a hundred miles to Xuanyue Cave! Song Jian: Song Jian suddenly realized that he seemed to have been deceived by the young girl. Along the way, the river was five to six hundred kilometers away from Doomsday City, which was not just far but equivalent to two or three round trips between Doomsday City and the City of Sin. Since he had already arrived here, he couldnt go back. Gritting his teeth, Song Jian persisted, considering it a cost to acquire a Sword Immortal skill! Do you want me to carry you and fly across? Song Jian asked. The Sword Flight Art couldnt carry others, but whether it was the steel wings or the Flame Light Wings, Song Jian could carry someone and fly for a short time. Lan Ling glanced at Song Jian, her cheeks slightly reddened, and without saying a word, she just shook her head, whispering, Wait a moment, there will be a boat! Song Jian was stunned; he hadnt expected the girl to be rather traditional! The two waited for about fifteen minutes when Song Jian saw a huge shadow drifting over the rolling river surface. This shadow was at least ten meters wide, and that was only what was visible above the water. What was hidden below was anyones guess. It seemed the shadow was coming from the opposite bank of the river, heading straight for them. Even before it neared, Song Jian felt a heavy pressure bearing down on him, like a child standing beside a strange, burly manthough the man didnt make any movements to harm the child, the child couldnt help but want to keep his distance. Be careful, back off! Song Jian, pulling on Lan Lings sleeve, slowly retreated. The aura emanating from the shadow before them was definitely on par with a dominion-level BOSS. Lan Ling looked at Song Jian curiously, flicked off his hand, and said, The boat is here, what are we retreating for? Linger, if you call me a boat again, watch out. I might never ferry you across the river again, letting you sneak out and never return home! The shadow in the water slowly surfaced, and Song Jian was shocked to see a massive turtle like a small island. The diameter of the greenish-black shell on the turtles back was over thirty meters. Its limbs were thick, its skin wrinkled, and its surface covered with fine scales. Even the head that protruded was adorned with two horns resembling those of a Giant Dragon. The properties of the turtle were a series of question marks in Song Jians eyes, whether it was the name, level, or rank, Song Jian couldnt see any of it. This was partly because Song Jian hadnt learned an exploratory skill yet, but it also had a direct relation to the immense strength of the turtle. Upon hearing the old turtle speak, Lan Ling stuck out her tongue and coquettishly said, Grandpa Turtle, please spare Linger this time, I wont dare to do it again! Hahaha, is Linger bringing her lover back to show to your mother? The old turtles pair of blue eyes stared at Song Jian, sizing him up. Though his tone was light-hearted, Song Jian could feel a faint killing intent in the old turtles gaze. Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, what lover? Grandpa Turtle, your words are so unpleasant to hear! Lan Lings cheeks burned as if on fire, and she quickly explained, Song Jian is just a regular friend of mine, and his visit is only to attend my mothers birthday celebration! Chapter 941 - 942 Stone Forest_1 Chapter 941: Chapter 942 Stone Forest_1 S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 941: Chapter 942 Stone Forest_1 Oh, so you are just ordinary friends, hahaha, I guess its just an old turtles rambling, my apologies, Linger, my apologies! the old turtle laughed heartily, his maw full of gleaming sharp teeth, clearly showing that this turtle demon wasnt as friendly as he appeared to be; After giving Song Jian a meaningful glance, the old turtle shouted, Hurry up, board the boat, if we wait any longer the winds will start, and its very bad news if the winds come while we are on the Wangyue River! Lan Ling muttered softly, He calls himself a boat and yet doesnt let others say it Song Jian kept silent. During the journey, Lan Ling hadnt shown any intention of secrecy or concealment, speaking out whatever came to his mind. With just a few prompts from Song Jian, Lan Ling had blurted out everything about his home; As it turned out, the so-called Jiuli Clan was the Demon Clan. In the game, the demons and those monsters were almost indistinguishable in appearance, the only difference being that demons possessed a human-like intelligence, understanding right from wrong, making clear judgments, and thereby not much different from humans in fact, they even formed powers of various sizes due to geographic regions; Xuanyue Cave was a top-tier power among the Jiuli Clan, controlling a territory that spanned over three thousand li. Crossing the Wangyue River and heading west, everything as far as the eye could see was the territory of Xuanyue Cave; This old turtle, on the other hand, was the Guardian of the Wangyue River. Other humans or players who wanted to swim across or take a boat over the Wangyue River would be secretly killed by this old turtle; Sitting on the old turtles back, Song Jian felt the pressure growing heavier, making him feel like a small insect trapped in amber, struggling even for the slightest movement under the weight of an immense force; Song Jian understood in his heart that this was the old turtles way of showing his dominance, warning him not to harbor improper thoughts towards Lan Ling; At least a peak third-tier Combat Power! Song Jian thought to himself; When he passed the first-tier Combat Power assessment previously, Song Jian had encountered strong beings with third-tier Combat Power. The aura emanating from the old turtle was no less intimidating than that of those strong beings; To Song Jian, the Wangyue River seemed less a river but an ocean, as the water was not brackish. Looking around, all he saw was the gently rippling water, with no land in sight; This is practically no different from the legendary Tongtian River! Song Jian muttered to himself; the Tongtian River in Journey to the West was eight hundred li wide, and Song Jian felt that this Wangyue River in front of him was not much inferior to that Tongtian River in any way; And indeed, in the Tongtian River, there was also an old turtle! Tongtian River? Boy, have you been to the Tongtian River? The old turtle heard Song Jians muttering and said with slight surprise, The Tongtian River stretches eight hundred li, a difficult crossing even for birds and fish, and only those with great powers can get close; you, young man, with such meager strength, how could you possibly know its name? I heard it mentioned in passing Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his brow, not expecting that in this game, there would be an actual Tongtian River; Wasnt this originally a post-apocalyptic survival game? How did the style change so abruptly? Song Jian didnt dare to make a sound, just muttering in his heart, Now its turned into a game with immortals and strange creatures. No wonder the Jiuli Clan is a hidden race; ordinary players probably have no clue they exist! The Wangyue River was no match for the legendary Tongtian River, being only about a hundred miles long. The old turtle moved swiftly in the water, with the wind howling over the river, but during the swim, a thin, semi-transparent light screen formed over its shell, keeping the wind out. All the way there, apart from the somewhat monotonous scenery, Song Jian didnt feel any suffocation or other discomfort; Haha, young man, look at this place. Aside from the river water, its desolate, with no land ahead or behind. If I throw you down here, do you think you could survive? The old turtle rocked its body slightly and laughed loudly; Upon hearing this, Song Jian gave a faint smile, pretended to be very afraid, and said, Please dont joke, sir. Surrounding me is vast nothingness; no heaven above, no earth below. If you threw me down here, I would surely plummet to the rivers depths, lost forever! Lan Ling couldnt help rolling her eyes at this and huffed softly at Song Jian, but she didnt speak up; Lan Ling and Song Jian had been traveling together, with Lan Ling riding the Dragon Lizard Beast, while Song Jian used the Sword Flight Art. After two days and nights, neither of them showed any signs of fatigue. It would have been easy for Song Jian to cross the Wangyue River using the Sword Flight Art if it werent for the Dragon Lizard Beasts inability to swim; Hahahahaha~ The old turtle seemed very amused, shaking its head but keeping its body steady. After a few more hours, Song Jian finally saw a dark outline in the distancethe land on the other side had been reached; Alright, Grandpa Turtle, well go on by ourselves from here. Dont stay in the Wangyue River these next few days, you should head back to your cave. Dont be late for mothers birthday banquet like last time! Lan Ling jumped off the turtles back, gave a few instructions, then mounted the Dragon Lizard Beast and hurried forward; After bowing to the old turtle, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, took flight into the midair, and followed closely behind Lan Ling; The old turtle watched Song Jian, shook its head softly, and sighed to itself, This young man is lucky, to be favored by the Third Princess of the Jiuli. But hes too timid and his skills are lacking; I wonder if he can be relied on in the future However, his skill in Sword Flight Art isnt bad. I seem to remember someone else crossed the Wangyue River flying on a swordwhen was that? The old turtle shook its head; as a great demon, it had lived for thousands of years and experienced too many things. Sometimes it tended to forget certain events; Turning, the old turtle slowly headed towards the Wangyue River. As half its body submerged in the water, something suddenly dawned on it. With an ah, it stretched its long neck out of its shell, turned its head back, and, staring at the fading figure of Song Jian flying on his sword, muttered under its breath, Damn youngster, playing tricks on the old turtle. Hmph, wait till the Demon Emperors birthday banquetIll get you back for this! Song Jian, once we cross this stone forest, well be at my place. Then, Ill make sure to treat you well! Lan Ling boasted proudly; Song Jian looked up and indeed, before them was a large stone forest. Stone pillars stood erect, resembling cones with a wide base and narrow top, shooting up from the ground. Some were three to four meters tall, others seven to eight meters, and the tallest reached nearly a hundred meters, like skyscrapers. As the wind blew, a ghastly howling, like the cries and howls of ghosts and wolves, arose from the forest; This place must be the source of the Windswept Stone Forests name! In this stone forest, there were also plenty of Level 50 monsters, which looked ferocious, with horns on their heads and green faces with sharp teeth, about the size of a small calf. Their limbs had sharp claws that gleamed coldly; a casual scratch on the stone pillars would leave deep gouges, with stone dust falling all around; These creatures were not of the Demon Clan but ordinary monsters called the Wind Howling Stone Devouring Beast, Level 50. The entire stone forest was their territory, replete with them, feeding on the stone pillars within the forest; Chapter 942 - 943 Walking on the Earth_1 Chapter 942: Chapter 943 Walking on the Earth_1 Chapter 942: Chapter 943 Walking on the Earth_1 Watching the fierce Stone-Eating Beasts appear and disappear in the stone forest, Song Jian rubbed his nose and said to Lan Ling, Why are there still so many monsters in this stone forest? Do you want me to carry you and fly over? Lan Ling gave Song Jian a sidelong glance and huffed arrogantly as she shook her head. No need. There were originally no monsters in this stone forest at all. I dont know when, but overnight, so many appeared, and you cant kill them. Mother once sent a large army to clear out the area. They wiped out the monsters in the stone forest thoroughly, suffering quite some casualties, but the next day, these monsters reappeared out of thin air. Also, their corpses could combust spontaneously without fire. Strange, isnt it? Song Jian frowned slightly, listening to Lan Ling. It seemed that the monsters here had only appeared recently and were not originally present. Could it be that these monsters are spawned specifically for players to grind? Song Jian thought to himself. If thats the case, then this place might not be a forbidden zone for players. Perhaps there are players born here, emerging as members of the Demon Clan right from the start. I really wonder what they would look like back in the real world Humph, there may be many monsters here, but they are no match for me. Xiao Jin can wipe them all out! Lan Ling said proudly. She seemed to really like the Dragon Lizard Beast and always liked to show it off no matter what she was doing; The Dragon Lizard Beast also posed in an invincible and disgustingly proud manner, lifting its head and roaring loudly twice; Song Jian smiled slightly. Although the Dragon Lizard Beast was a Lord-level BOSS and could easily crush the monsters here, the sheer number of monsters in the stone forest was too great. Ten, twenty, fifty, the Dragon Lizard Beast could defeat them, but what about one hundred, five hundred, a thousand, three thousand? Could the Dragon Lizard Beast still prevail? Just by attrition alone, the Dragon Lizard Beast could probably be worn to death. Otherwise, the previous extermination would not have resulted in such heavy casualties. If Lan Ling really dared to charge into the stone forest relying solely on a Dragon Lizard Beast, she would probably be seeking death; To safely cross this place, the only way would be if that old turtle from Wangyue River were to escort you! Song Jian looked back at the distant Wangyue River and thought to himself; Given the old turtles strength, perhaps it could truly smooth out a path through the stone forest! As he was thinking, Lan Ling took out a string of small bells from her bosom and hung them on her wrist, then patted the Dragon Lizard Beast and walked towards the stone forest; Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling~ As Lan Ling rode the Dragon Lizard Beast and moved forward, she shook her wrist, and the bells on it jingled continuously, creating a soul-stirring sensation in Song Jians ears; What is this? Song Jian was taken aback. The sound of the bells could shake the soul, obviously possessing the capability to damage it. Song Jian wasnt afraid of any other attacks now, except for soul attacks. If he mastered this kind of attack technique, he wouldnt dare to use his lifesaving skill, Soul Wander, anymore; In a state of soul, Song Jian was almost completely undefended. Without treasures to protect his soul, he would be utterly powerless if he suffered any soul damage; The Stone-Eating Beasts in the stone forest seemed to fear the sound as well. As soon as they heard the bell ring, they all scurried away so fast they disappeared without a trace, and Lan Ling leisurely rode the Dragon Lizard Beast into the stone forest; Song Jian shook his head. Lan Ling was of noble birth, constantly revealing endless treasures. If it came to a fight with her, even Song Jian himself wasnt sure he could win; If he damaged several of her treasures in the process, Song Jian was afraid he couldnt afford the compensation even if he sold himself! Song Jian used Sword Flight Art to travel through the air while Lan Ling rode the Dragon Lizard Beast, jingling the bells through the stone forest. It took more than two hours before Lan Ling finally came out of the stone forest; Its too dark in the stone forest, and you cant see anything clearly! Lan Ling complained. If it wasnt for Xiao Jin knowing the way, I would have gotten lost inside! Lan Ling patted Little Golds head affectionately, and the Dragon Lizard Beast let out a purring sound, squinting its eyes as if it was enjoying itself. Are we close to your home? How much farther? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Almost there. Do you see that mountain range ahead? My home is in those mountains! Lan Ling pointed to a distant mountain range and said, Phew, finally home. Im so tired, I wont ever go that far again Song Jian looked up at the distant mountains and was momentarily speechless. Its like exhausting the horse by its view of the mountain, but it appears that reaching Xuanyue Cave before sunset would count as quick. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Abyssal Hell, Demon Slayer Canyon In the depths of Broken Stone Mountain, illuminated by the glow of the earths fire, Doru saw several temples that had collapsed, seemingly after a violent explosion. Numerous demons roamed around the ruins of the temples, and even though the temples had become rubble, the demons did not leave, continuously wandering around these ruins. These demons were at least of Elite Level BOSS, and there were several hulking Liege Level BOSSes lying around the ruins, deep in slumber. Although Doru was of Epic class professional, he couldnt possibly take on an Elite Level BOSS on his own. Besides, he had no clue which part of the ruins he should search for the Abyssal Demon King legacy at the moment. Just then, the ground suddenly shook, and stones tumbled; from within one of the ruins, a chest emanating a dark gold glow appeared. Its ancient golden light instantly caught Dorus eye, the Dark Gold Quality chest being the first he had ever seen. Lucky break, finding loot just as I enter this place! A slight smile appeared on Dorus lips. However, beside the chests ruins, a huge three-headed Hellhound BOSS lay snoring heavily. It was a forty-five level Liege Level BOSS, and if it was disturbed, Dorus life would be forfeit right there. After pondering for a moment, Doru took out a stone radiating blue quality light and started to mutter incantations. Before long, the stone in his hand developed cracks on its surface and soon crumbled into powder. Next to Doru, a massive stone creature over two meters tall rose from the ground. This giant stone person was an ability of the Abyss Earth Walker, Summoning it in non-combat state requiring an Earth Magic Stone and was limited by a summoning duration, so Doru rarely used this skill. Attack! Doru locked onto the Liege Level BOSS near the ruins and commanded the stone creature. The stone person made a rumbling noise and charged toward the three-headed Hellhound at a Liege Level, while Dorus body slowly sank below the surface of the ground. This was another core skill of the Abyss Earth Walker, Earthwalker, which allowed him to enter below the ground and stealth through it. Once underground, unless there were special scouting and attacking methods, harming him was simply wishful thinking. This skills only flaw was that its activation was somewhat slow, providing an opportunity to an opponent, but otherwise, it had no weak points. Chapter 943 - 944 Demon King Finger Bone_1 Chapter 943: Chapter 944: Demon King Finger Bone_1 Chapter 943: Chapter 944: Demon King Finger Bone_1 Dorus upper half emerged from the ground, and the golden treasure chest was right in front of him. He glanced back to see that the stone golem he had summoned was no match for the three-headed Hellhound, having already lost one-third of its Vitality Points. But he had managed to pull the Hellhound away, and the beast had not realized that Doru was already at the treasure chest. Thank goodness, this chest isnt locked! Doru placed his hands on the chest, and soon, a progress bar for unlocking appeared. For players who enjoyed adventure, the skill of unlocking was crucial, but unfortunately, only professions like thieves and pickpockets could learn the skill of unlocking from their class trainers. Other professions interested in learning unlocking had to obtain a universal unlocking skill book. Universal unlocking skills were hard to come by, and Doru hadnt learned any; if this chest had been locked, he could only have sighed, wiped his drool, and walked away. The higher the grade of the chest, the longer it would take to open it, and the Dark Gold Treasure Chest required a full three minutes to unlock. Doru didnt know if the stone golem he had summoned could withstand the Hellhounds assault for three minutes. With a continuous roar, all three heads of the Hellhound were capable of attacking. Although the stone golem was hard, it was still battered until chips of stone flew in all directions, and its Vitality Points rapidly decreased before Dorus eyes. While unlocking the chest, Doru kept an eye on the battle. He checked the remaining Vitality Points of the stone golem and then the progress bar of the chest. Estimating in his mind, he felt reassured that he should be able to open the chest before the golem perished. The skill to summon the stone golem wasnt a core ability of the Abyss Earth Walker; it was just a common skill with a long cooldown, heavy resource consumption, and a time limit for summoning. Doru seldom used it, but it was extremely effective for luring and tanking monsters. Click~ A light sound signaled that the lid of the chest popped open slightly, and Dorus heart leaped with joyit was open! Just then, Doru suddenly heard a roar from behind. Turning around, he saw each of the Hellhounds three heads biting down on the stone golems head, right arm, and left leg. A shrill sound of friction emerged, with stone powder falling tsk tsk from the jaws of the Hellhound. Its three heads fiercely tore in three different directions, and the stone golem, with only a third of its Vitality Points left, lasted less than three seconds before it crack apart, shattered by the Hellhound into a pile of rubble. With chunks of the stone golems half-head and limbs in their jaws, all made of solid stone, the three-headed Hellhound seemed to vent its frustration by crunching the rocks loudly in its mouth, reducing the solid stone remnants to powder in no time. Doru was greatly alarmed. Without even looking at the items in the chest, he grabbed everything into his inventory and then slowly started to descend into the ground. After killing the stone golem, the Hellhounds attention was drawn to Doru. Its three large heads turned to stare at the slowly descending Doru. The middle head opened its mouth wide, shooting out a blaze of fire that enveloped him. The Abyss Earth Walker could move underground, but the descent was not fast, which was the only weakness of this profession. However, if Doru could raise this skill to the highest level, that weakness would also be mitigated. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the flames coming at him, Doru was shocked. Although he had calculated the time needed to open the chest, he had forgotten that it would take some time to bury himself into the ground. At that moment, his neck had just touched the surface while his whole head was still exposed. The flames engulfed his head entirely; An injury figure of 1,500 points floated above Dorus head. At that moment, Doru could not interrupt his casting. Otherwise, he would be forced out of the ground, and then he would have to face the three-headed Hellhound, the boss-level monster, alone; Enduring the agony of the burn, Doru gritted his teeth and slowly submerged into the ground. After reaching the underground, the burning status immediately disappeared, and Doru let out a sigh of relief. He then checked his Vitality Points, which gave him quite a scare. From over two thousand Vitality Points, he was down to less than a hundred. It was a narrow escape from death. Had he been a second slower and allowed the burn to damage him once more, Doru would probably have lost his life there; That was close, too close! Dorus heart pounded wildly, and it took quite a while for him to calm down; One has to take risks for wealth, Doru mused, Lets see what spoils the treasure chest that almost cost me my life has yielded! With his life no longer in danger, Dorus attention returned to the loot inside the chest. The three-headed Hellhound above ground couldnt find Doru and, seeing the chest cracked open, flew into a fit of rage. Boom! Boom! Boom! came thunderous noises from above, but Doru paid them no mind. Unless the hounds had the ability to dig three feet into the ground, the burrowed Doru was safe and sound; A Dark Gold Treasure Chest should yield at least one Dark Gold Quality item. This is a big score! Doru opened his inventory with a smile spreading across his face; He had originally come here seeking the legacy of the Abyssal Demon King, but unexpectedly, he stumbled upon a Dark Gold Treasure Chest, which was a great start; Materials, materials, food, ores The chest contained over a dozen items that Doru grabbed in one go into his inventory, yet most of these were just common materials and food; Eh, Demon King Finger Bone? A Dark Gold Quality ring, nice, very nice, haha! Doru saw a crystalline finger bone, like gleaming jade, in his inventory, and upon carefully inspecting its attributes, he was overjoyed. He eagerly slipped the finger-bone-shaped ring onto his finger; The rings attributes were excellent and well-suited for Doru. Not only could it enhance the power of his abilities, but it could also increase the cast speed of his spells. This meant that even if his Earthwalker skill hadnt reached max level, he could quickly submerge underground, greatly enhancing his survival capabilities; Just as Doru was delightedly slipping on the ring, he suddenly felt a sharp pain at his finger, and cold sweat streamed down his body. Looking down, he saw the newly acquired Dark Gold Quality ring, glowing with a sinister red light like a hot iron, while his skin sizzled at the touch; Doru was startled. It was the first time he had encountered such a thing. He tried to grasp the ring and pull it off, but as soon as he touched it, the intense heat scalded him, forcing him to retract his hand quickly; At that moment, Doru felt his entire body restrained by the ring, dripping with cold sweat and unable to muster a single bit of strength; System: You have obtained the Demon King Finger Bone ring and automatically triggered the hidden quest The Seventh Demon Kings Legacy. Please follow the quest instructions and complete the task! Chapter 944 - 945 Three-tailed Fox Demon_1 Chapter 944: Chapter 945: Three-tailed Fox Demon_1 Chapter 944: Chapter 945: Three-tailed Fox Demon_1 Doru cradled his finger, the intense pain causing the muscles in his cheeks to twitch involuntarily, yet his eyes revealed a mix of surprise and delight. The Demon Kings inheritance, Ive actually obtained the Demon Kings inheritance! Doru was ecstatic, and even the pain from his finger seemed more bearable; Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, the ring that was the Demon King Finger Bone returned to normal, the crimson color slowly faded, and the heart-wrenching pain also disappeared without a trace, but Doru found that the ring seemed to have grown onto his finger, impossible to remove, and attempting to pull it caused his skin to hurt; Upon opening his equipment tab, sure enough, the ring was bound to him and couldnt be taken off, but to Dorus surprise, after the ring underwent the transformation, a new attribute upgradeable had been added to the item description, along with This is a symbol of the power held by the seventh Demon King of the Abyssal Hell; With this realization, Doru felt that it didnt even matter that he couldnt remove the ring, his heart filled with joy as he opened the quest tab to check the content of the Demon Kings inheritance quest; Meanwhile, Song Jian and Lan Ling had finally arrived at Xuanyue Cave, located deep within the mountain range. Without Lan Lings guidance, even if Song Jian had searched for three days and nights, he would never have found it; I thought Xuanyue Cave was just a cave. Who would have thought it would be such an opulent abode? Song Jian said in awe at the buildings nestled in the mountains; This is only the outer residence, the real Xuanyue Cave is actually inside this mountain peak! Lan Ling boasted proudly; Oh dear, my silly Linger, how come you start revealing our secrets to outsiders the moment you return home? A flamboyant young woman, holding a bamboo basket in her left hand and a silk fan in her right, covering half of her face, approached from the mountain path; Song Jian narrowed his eyes. The way this young woman moved was as graceful as a willow in the wind, her exposed eyes captivating and brilliant, like a hook that could steal ones soul with just a glance; The young woman exuded a seductive aura. One look from Song Jian and he felt as if there was a fire burning in his chest, his eyes beginning to turn red; Just then, a clear stream surged through his mind, instantly quenching the flame that had begun to rise, and his clarity returned at once; Song Jian was shocked C this young woman was naturally enchanting, and her every move could bewitch a person. Fortunately, his innate skill Thick-skinned had come into effect in time, or else, he might have embarrassed himself right there; A Three-tailed Fox Demon? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he shifted his gaze from the womans face to behind her, where three tails, each two to three meters long, floated silently: one pure white, one pure black, and the third a mix of both; Lady Fox, this is my friend, Song Jian. Ive invited him to attend Mothers birthday banquet, Lan Ling said, smiling at the sight of the young woman, jumping down from the Dragon Lizard Beast and taking the womans arm; Oh, a friend! Lady Fox giggled, Linger has grown up and even has friends now. Let me see, which handsome, young man has caught Lingers eye? With that, Lady Fox swayed to Song Jians side, looking him up and down, her eyes twinkling with a strange light. A faint fishy scent drifted from her toward Song Jian; At that moment, Song Jian felt an imposing aura emanating from Lady Fox, like a mountain pressing down on him, and he felt somewhat helpless; Why does everyone here like to test me so much, just like the old turtle in Wangyue River, and now these Three-tailed Fox Demons upon our first meeting! This Three-tailed Fox Demon had a series of question marks for all attributes; evidently, its level had surpassed Song Jian by ten levels. Song Jian couldnt see any of the demons attributes, which decisively made him realize the need to acquire a high-quality detection skill. However, the aura exuded by the Three-tailed Fox Demon was nothing compared to the old turtle in the Wangyue River. A Sovereign-class BOSS A hint of a smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. Such power might frighten other players around level forty, but to embarrass Song Jian was a foolish delusion. In the combat log, a cascade of system notifications appeared in front of Song Jian: System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you, triggering the innate skill Thick-skinned, which is immune to this skill; System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you, triggering the innate skill Thick-skinned, which is immune to this skill; System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you, triggering the innate skill Thick-skinned, which is immune to this skill; Lady Fox wasnt adept at fighting, but charm was her innate skill. Even a powerful demon might become her puppet if caught off guard and charmed, even happily committing suicide if so commanded. The Three-tailed Fox Demon was naturally charming. At first, when she saw Song Jian and realized that he was unaffected by the charm she had inadvertently exuded, she didnt care. But now, with her charm spell at full throttle, even demon kings stronger than her would flee in avoidance. Yet, this young man stood unaffected, which gave her quite a shock. Once her charm spell failed, Lady Fox felt as if she was standing naked in a snowy field, utterly insecure; Young man, where are you from? How did you become acquainted with our princess? With a flick of her silk fan, Lady Fox revealed her visage. Initially, Lady Fox merely intended to embarrass Song Jian, so that Linger could see his folly. But now, she felt a sense of competitiveness brewing within her. As her charming face came fully into view, Song Jian felt as if the whole world lost its color, and a look of bewilderment appeared in his eyes. Lady Fox was full of pride, yet at that moment, she suddenly heard the sound of a sword being unsheathed singing Surging Waves~, and before she could react, she saw a dazzling flash of sword light. Ah~ A shriek escaped her, the Three-tailed Fox Demons complexion drastically changed, and she found herself sitting on the ground, her eyes filled with fear as she looked at Song Jian. Meanwhile, Song Jian also snapped out of his confusion and saw the panicked face of the fox demon. He didnt know what had happened and took a good while before he decided to open the combat log to check. System: The Three-tailed Fox Demon Lady Fox cast a charm spell on you. Innate skill Thick-skinned couldnt immunize this attempt; innate skill Holy Sword triggered, activating the Holy Sword Seal effect, rendering the targets charm spell unusable for 1 minute! Eh, the Holy Sword skill could also trigger such an effect? Song Jian was surprised. He hadnt expected to discover yet another function of the passive innate Holy Sword. Chapter 945 - 946 The Tiger-striped Young Man_1 Chapter 945: Chapter 946: The Tiger-striped Young Man_1 Chapter 945: Chapter 946: The Tiger-striped Young Man_1 Song Jian looked again at the Three-tailed Fox Demon, who, disguised as a young matron, no longer appeared as stunningly beautiful as before and seemed no different from an ordinary woman; Having been exposed to so many Japanese romance films in the real world, Ive seen all sorts of beauties. To think that I would be beguiled by a monster in this game is simply embarrassing Song Jian thought to himself; Oh my, Lady Fox, what happened to you, why did you fall over? Lan Ling exclaimed in surprise, hurrying to help Lady Fox to her feet; Lady Fox squeezed out a smile and said to Lan Ling, Linger, please take the guest inside to rest well, I I have things to do, Im going in first! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having said that, she pulled her arm away from Lan Lings grasp and without daring to glance at Song Jian again, she walked towards a small door in the manor with her basket in tow; Lady Fox is one of our stewards, shes usually very busy, Lan Ling whispered to Song Jian, seemingly unaware of the magical duel that had just taken place between Lady Fox and Song Jian; Oh! Song Jian nodded and asked, When does your mothers birthday feast start? Should I prepare some gifts? Upon hearing this, Lan Lings face lit up with joy, and she nodded repeatedly, Surely, the birthday feast is tomorrow. Its my mothers grand celebration, and the Great Monster Kings from the nearby regions will all come to wish her well. If the gift you bring is considered trivial, you might be ridiculed How about the Flame Crow Beast egg, why not give it as a gift to my mother? Song Jian looked at Lan Ling speechlessly, realizing that this little girl had her sights set on the Flame Crow Beast egg, having gone through such a roundabout way; You mentioned the Lan Zhi Library earlier Song Jian asked; Dont worry, dont worry, rest for a while. Tonight, Ill sneak you into the library, and by then, I guarantee youll learn sword techniques no weaker than the Thousand Swords Art! Lan Ling promised grandly; That would be great! Song Jian nodded and walked with Lan Ling toward the manor; The main gate of the manor was tightly closed, with large red lanterns hanging on both sides, and red silk draping the entire gate and wall in a festive atmosphere. Above the gate, there was a plaque reading Xuanyue Cave in big characters; Lan Ling led Song Jian through another side door into the manor, where pavilions, terraces, streams, and rockeries were plentiful, and the members of the Demon Clan dressed as maids and servants bowed their knees in greeting upon seeing Lan Ling and Song Jian; Eh, a player? As Song Jian was walking, he suddenly saw a youth with tiger-stripes on his face, slowly approaching with a bucket of water; Upon seeing Lan Ling, the youth quickly set down the bucket and bowed to her, while other servants had names, levels, and Vitality Points above their heads, this youth had nothing above his head, absolutely empty; As I thought, there are indeed players born here! Song Jian silently noted. Lan Ling didnt spare the youth a glance, continuing forward with her head held high, while Song Jian followed behind, giving the youth a slight smile, which instantly revealed the youths face, full of a shocked expression. You, you, the youth with tiger-stripes pointed at Song Jian, unable to help himself from exclaiming; Hmph, what do you think youre doing, dont you have any manners? Upon hearing the noise, Lan Ling turned her head and glared, scolding loudly and sternly; Yes, sorry! The tiger-striped youth was at a loss for what to do, murmuring; Its okay, no harm done. Lets go, weve been traveling for so many days; settle me in quickly so I can get some good rest! Song Jian said with a smile; Hmph, Ill deal with you later! Lan Ling gave the tiger-striped youth a fierce glare, then, pulling on Song Jians sleeve, moved towards the deeper parts of the courtyard; As the two walked away, the tiger-striped youth looked at Song Jians receding figure and couldnt help but exclaim in admiration, My, my, who is this, to receive such treatment from the Third Princess of Xuanyue Cave? And look at them, they seem quite close. This piece of news is explosive, I really admire this big shot! With that thought, the tiger-striped youth tossed aside his bucket and his figure gradually faded, eventually disappearing on the spot; If Song Jian were here, he would know that this youth had actually logged off right then and there, seemingly eager to spread this sensational news; After spending a certain amount of time in the game, players could freely log in and out. Initially, there was a mandatory duration one had to spend before leaving, but after that, one could leave anytime. However, once a player left, there would be a mandatory waiting time upon reentry. Many players, either to level up or complete quests, would often stay in the game for long stretches, with their in-game time even surpassing that spent in the real world; Following Lan Ling, Song Jian arrived at a side room which was actually an independent small courtyard. Although it appeared small, it was extremely exquisite; Alright, you can rest here tonight. Ill take you to the library later; tomorrow, well go pay respects to my mother for her birthday, and after that, you can leave! Lan Ling said, In a while, Ill prepare a nice-looking gift box for you. Put the Flame Crow Beasts egg in it, so it looks a bit more presentable. Youre the only friend Ive invited, so you cant embarrass me! Song Jian was temporarily at a loss for words but could only nod in response. Seeing Song Jian nod, Lan Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief, gave a couple more instructions, and then turned to leave; Soon after, several maids brought over tea and refreshments. Song Jian tasted a couple and found them to be unexpectedly delicious, with the tea seeming to have a soul-cleansing effect. I hadnt expected Lan Lings home to be so rich and luxurious? Song Jian couldnt help saying out loud. Originally, seeing Lan Lings equipment in the Toxic Swamp, Song Jian had guessed she was a rich second generationand indeed, his speculation had been spot on. Lan Lings household turned out to be even more opulent than he had imagined; The Third Princess, a princess of the Jiuli Clan? Then Lan Lings father must be at least a Great Monster King. Song Jian thought to himself; A simple household manager here had the strength of a commander-level BOSS; Song Jian believed that within this mansion, there must be even stronger monsters present, and it wouldnt be surprising if there were many like that old turtle from Wangyue River; Listen more, observe more, talk less, do less. After I visit the library and finish celebrating the birthday, Ill leave! Song Jian reminded himself internally. Now, looking at his reputation with the Jiuli Clan, he noticed that, unexpectedly, his standing had already reached Neutral and was only one-tenth away from Friendly. This reassurance helped Song Jian to relax a bit, knowing that as long as he didnt mess up, securing his safety within the Jiuli Clan wouldnt be an issue. Unbeknownst to Song Jian, evening had fallen, and the news of Lan Ling bringing back a young man gradually spread throughout the Xuanyue Cave Estate, eventually even reaching the ears of Lan Lings mother; After dinner, Lan Ling was called into the inner chamber by her mother, who began to inquire about how she had come to know Song Jian. The two talked for two or three hours. Lan Ling was anxious inside, afraid that Song Jian might become impatient, yet she dared not show it on her face. It wasnt until her mother dismissed her that she hurried towards the small courtyard where Song Jian was staying; Chapter 946 - 947 Willpower_1 Chapter 946: Chapter 947: Willpower_1 Chapter 946: Chapter 947: Willpower_1 Deep into the night, when all was quiet, Song Jian heard a gentle knock at the door. Opening it, he saw Lan Ling standing there with a look of unease. Seeing Song Jian, she whispered, My mother found out you were here and kept talking to me. Ive only just managed to get away. Have you been waiting anxiously? Its alright. Did your mother blame you? Song Jian asked. He suddenly felt that following Lan Ling to her house might not have been a good idea. Enough talk, lets go to the Lan Zhi Library. Its perfect timing; theyre all busy preparing for tomorrows birthday feast, and the library should only be guarded by poor Grandpa. Here, take this jug of wine; once we give it to him, hell let us in, Lan Ling handed over a small gourd over a foot long, saying; Song Jian took the gourd and immediately saw the properties of the wine within: Hundred Treasures Wine: Beverage, rare quality, effects upon use: after drinking, the whole body relaxes, all illnesses vanish, Spirit Points recovery speed increases by 100%, intoxicated as if sinking into a fantastical dream! Item description: This wine is brewed from a hundred precious fruits and herbs, made according to an ancient formula akin to Monkey Wine, priceless! Just a 100% increase in Spirit Points recovery speed is enough to be considered priceless? Song Jian wondered, but still stowed away the small gourd that probably held only three to four ounces of wine. Quickly, lets go! Lan Ling seemed a bit anxious, pulling at the sleeve of Song Jian as they headed for the outside of the courtyard. Song Jian noticed that the path Lan Ling was taking him on was not the same one they had used that morning to enter, but instead led deeper into the estate. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two ran along a small path, and Song Jian realized they appeared to be heading towards the mountain. Looking back, he saw the estates courtyard at the foot of the mountain brightly lit, bustling with many people busily preparing something. As the scenery on both sides became increasingly barren, Song Jian couldnt help but ask, Where, where are you taking me? To the Lan Zhi Library, of course! Lan Ling said in a low voice, Did you think the Lan Zhi Library was outside? Thats the true heart of the Xuanyue Cave. Only by entering deep into the estate can one access the real Lan Zhi Library! The real Lan Zhi Library? Song Jian was startled. If there was a real one, did that mean there was also a fake Lan Zhi Library? When Song Jian voiced his doubts, Lan Ling rolled her eyes and said, Of course theres a fake one. Look, do you see that big red tree over there? Following Lan Lings indicated direction, Song Jian saw a dark red ancient tree in the southwestern corner of the estate below, emitting a faint glow like a giant candle in the darkness. Thats what most people think of as the Lan Zhi Library! Lan Ling said, But thats just to fool outsiders. The real Lan Zhi Library is within the belly of this mountain! In the back courtyard behind the main hall of the estate, an elegant and luxurious woman sat in front of a basin of clear water, which reflected the image of Lan Ling proudly showing off the real Lan Zhi Library to Song Jian. Hmph, that dead girl! the woman said with furrowed brows, unable to help herself from fiercely slapping the armrest of the wooden chair and muttering under her breath, Guard against everything, yet nothing guards against betrayal from within ones own house. At such a young age, sneaking out for a walk, she even brought a strange man back home! Madam, judging by the young lady and this gentlemans demeanor, it seems, their relationship, perhaps, does not involve romantic feelings a maid dressed woman said cautiously, whispering beside the madam as if she were defending Lan Ling. Its infuriating, utterly infuriating. I initially thought she was merely taking him to look around the outer courts library, but to think, she, she actually tried to take him into the inner court library, this, this Lady Xuan Yue said, trembling with rage as she swung her right hand, decisively knocking over a basin of water before getting up and walking towards the exterior of the house. Madam, please calm your anger! The maid by her side immediately kneeled down to block Lady Xuan Yues path, Tomorrow is your birthday, and many demon kings have already settled in our residence. If madam confronts them now, wouldnt it alarm many people? If things blow up, it may harm the third young ladys reputation instead. Please rethink this, madam! Upon hearing this, Lady Xuan Yues footsteps slowed, and after a moments hesitation, she couldnt help but let out a heavy sigh, saying, What a calamity, such a calamity indeed. Well, let that boy take a small advantage! You go send a flying pigeon message to Mi Gao, give that boy just the time of a cup of tea, whatever fate he may encounter, its all down to his luck now! Yes, madam. Bier will go immediately! The maid quickly got up, pulled out a brocade handkerchief from her bosom, folded it casually a few times into a pigeon shape, and after whispering a few words to the folded silk pigeon, she gently stroked its wings twice, and unbelievably, it began to move. Flapping its wings a couple of times, the pigeon cooed twice and then took flight, soaring towards the peak of the mountain. Lan Ling, are we, are we really going to climb to the top of the mountain? Song Jian panted as he looked up, realizing they were nearing the mountain summit. With his current strength of over a hundred points, not to mention climbing a mountain of merely around a hundred meters, even if he were to scale Mount Everest in a single layer of clothing, he wouldnt feel fatigued at all. But now, having climbed for less than an hour, his legs were already sore and numb, and all he wanted was to lie down on the ground and never get up again. Theres something fishy! Song Jian thought to himself, opening his personal attributes panel, yet nothing seemed amiss. However, he felt as if his attributes had reverted overnight back to his original feeble self, just like before he entered the game. With a thought, Sword Qi surged from within his dantian, ready to burst forth. He noticed nothing unusual with his body, but the weariness baffled him. Indeed, the entrance to the inner courtyard is at the top of the mountain! Lan Ling glanced at Song Jian, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes. The path they were on, leading to the actual inner courtyard, was originally set with restrictions; no matter how physically strong one was, it made no difference, as they could only climb upwards with sheer willpower. The stronger ones will, the easier the climb; the weaker, the harder. Some with feeble willpower could not even make it halfway up the mountain before exhausting themselves and collapsing, but the real people of Xuanyue Cave would have an amulet, allowing them to move freely up and down. Initially, Lan Ling only wanted to tease Song Jian a bit, planning to give him an amulet when he could no longer persist. To her surprise, he had endured all the way, panting heavily and sweating profusely yet not collapsing outright on the ground. If he can truly climb to the mountain top on his own strength, it would be beneficial for him. Since thats the case, theres no need for me to make a fuss. Ill wait until we reach the mountain top to see! Lan Ling took another look at Song Jian, seeing him struggle and suffer made her feel an odd sense of enjoyment. She couldnt help but let out a chuckle, her footsteps involuntarily quickening. Chapter 947 - 948 Inner Court_1 Chapter 947: Chapter 948 Inner Court_1 Chapter 947: Chapter 948 Inner Court_1 After climbing for more than an hour, the two finally reached the mountain peak. By then, the moon was bright and the stars were sparseit was already midnight. Lan Ling looked at Song Jian, who was drenched in sweat, and giggled; Song Jian glanced at Lan Ling, well aware that something was off. Lan Lings physical attributes certainly werent as good as his own yet all along the way, she had seemed quite relaxed, without even breaking a sweat; Just as Song Jians expression grew solemn, he suddenly received a system prompt; System: You have reached the summit in one hour and twenty-three minutes. Your willpower has been greatly exercised, and your will attribute has increased by 2 points; this record has been locked. If you climb up ten minutes earlier next time, your will attribute will increase by an additional 1 point; What, this is actually a test? Song Jian was startled. He opened his attribute panel. Willpower is a hidden attribute, and Song Jian had not yet encountered any item that could increase a hidden attribute. Unexpectedly, in Xuanyue Cave, he had found a way to enhance his willpower; How about it, theres a benefit to climbing up here, right? Lan Ling said to Song Jian with a smile; Song Jian took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, Lets continue! Although he had gained a benefit, being tested in such a way still left Song Jian feeling somewhat dissatisfied. If Lan Ling had told him in advance, he would have been very grateful to her right now; At the peak, there was a cave that seemed to have been abandoned for a long time. Lan Ling walked in front, with Song Jian closely following behind. The two quickly entered the cave; The cave was dim, completely void of light. Faint blue glows emanated from Lan Lings eyes, and Song Jian also had dark vision, so the darkness within the cave did not affect their ability to walk; Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, Lan Ling arrived in front of a rock wall. She took out a token from her bosom and inserted it into an inconspicuous groove in the rock wall. In no time at all, the wall rumbled and split open to reveal a path just wide enough for one person to pass through; Move quickly, each time you only have ten minutes to pass through. Once the time is up, it will close automatically! Lan Ling said, then stepped onto the path; Song Jian quickly followed behind, entering the narrow passage where both sides were lined with jagged rock faces, rough and uneven. Some parts of the rock wall resembled the fangs of a wild beast, interlocking with each other. Once it closed, it was likely that no one would be able to escape; After entering the passage, a ten-minute countdown appeared before Song Jians eyes. It seemed that for players, this place was likely yet another test; This passage was twenty to thirty meters long, which was equivalent to a twenty to thirty-meter-tall stone wall. Without Lan Lings token, it would probably require digging through the entire mountain to get through; Hurry up, hurry up! Lan Ling urged from ahead. The two quickly reached the very center of the mountains belly, where there was a spiral staircase just wide enough for one person. To walk up the stone stairs into the true inner courtyard of Xuanyue Cave within ten minutes was not an easy task; Every few meters along the rock wall next to the stone steps, there was a dim oil lamp. Upon someones entry, these lamps suddenly ignited on their own. However, they only illuminated a small area of the stairs. Such a narrow path would intimidate many from attempting the passage, let alone passing through it in ten minutes; Fast, fast, fast! Lan Ling seemed a bit anxious, signaling to Song Jian repeatedly while clattering down the stone stairs; Song Jian looked down, seeing only an unfathomable depthit was like going from the mountain peak straight back down to the base! With a thought, the Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jian. The wings, like flowing light, illuminated the entire stairway. Swift as lightning, Song Jian zipped towards the end of the passage; Lan Ling was startled, only to see a flash of fire before her eyes. By the time she looked back, Song Jian had already vanished from the spot. He just jumped down like that? Lan Lings face was filled with surprise. At this point, she also picked up her pace, hopping towards the steps below on the opposite side. If she really followed the steps down one by one, ten minutes would not be enough. It was only by jumping diagonally down to the steps on the opposite side and then hopping back and forth that she could reach the ground within the allotted time. By the time Lan Ling finally managed to hop to the end, Song Jian was already waiting for her at the end of the passage, having used less than ten seconds. What skill did you just use? Lan Ling, out of breath, looked at Song Jian with a face full of curiosity. Angels Wings, a kind of external equipment, Song Jian said with a smile. How wonderful, to be able to fly without the help of a mount! A look of envy appeared in Lan Lings eyes, and for a moment, her desire for a flying mount seemed to fade a bit. This is the place. Shall we go in? At the end of the passage was a hall, empty and devoid of anything. On one side of the halls rock wall, there was an ancient stone door, with two huge stone sculptures placed on either side, their shapes peculiar; Song Jian also did not know what species of tall, five to six-meters-high humanoid monsters these were. Lets go. Once we enter, well be in the inner courtyard of Xuanyue Cave. This is the real Xuanyue Cave! Lan Ling said with a smile, her right hand opened and reaching towards the stone door. A piece of spiritual light lit up from the spot where Lan Lings palm touched, then quickly spread across the entire stone door. Boom boom boom~ The stone door automatically opened, and Song Jian suddenly felt a warmth rushing towards him. Behind the stone door was a picturesque valley, bathed in bright sunlight overhead, lush and vibrant, with the sounds of insects and birds chirping incessantly, almost as if he had entered another world. Is this a Semi-dimensional plane? A Space-Time Rift? Or Song Jian thought of the broken Divine Country he had acquired. The scene before him was exactly like the Divine Country, only his Divine Country was a world on the verge of collapse, while behind the stone door was a world brimming with life and vitality. Come in, come in. Most people in the inner courtyard are out helping now. If were quick, we can get there and back early! Lan Ling pulled on Song Jians sleeve, heading towards the inner courtyard. Running along the path, they were flanked by tall trees and bright flowers. Many wild animals, hearing the noise, emerged from the flowers, paused to look at Lan Ling, then stood still again, watching them both. Passing through a garden, two courtyards, and several pavilions, Song Jian and Lan Ling arrived in front of a seven-story stone tower. Along the way, they met only a few people, most of whom dressed as servants and maids. Upon seeing Lan Ling, these people would stop their work, pay their respects on the spot, and only stand up to continue their tasks once Lan Ling had left. Here we are, the real Lan Zhi Library! said Lan Ling, pointing at the stone tower with evident pride. Does this place really contain sword techniques that can rival the Thousand Swords Art? Song Jian looked at the unassuming stone tower with some doubt, not sensing anything surprising about it. Hmph, there are plenty of sword techniques far more powerful than the Thousand Swords Art; it all depends on your luck and fortune, Lan Ling seemed dissatisfied with Song Jians attitude, snorted coldly, and pulled him towards the stone tower. Chapter 948 - 949 Library_1 Chapter 948: Chapter 949 Library_1 Chapter 948: Chapter 949 Library_1 Upon entering the stone tower, Lan Ling immediately started looking around. Huh, wheres the poor grandpa? Lan Ling wondered aloud as she stared at the empty first-floor hall of the stone tower. Little one, looking for your poor grandpa? An elderly voice came from the second floor. Soon after, an old man in a white robe slowly made his way down from the second floor, clutching a brightly colored handkerchief in his hand! Huh, isnt that my mothers handkerchief? How did it end up with poor grandpa? Lan Lings gaze was instantly drawn to the handkerchief in the elders hand, and she asked curiously. Hehe, your mother accidentally left it here during her last visit. Knowing you were coming, poor grandpa held onto it, especially for you to bring back to your mother! The elder looked at Lan Ling with a kind gaze, passing the handkerchief to her, yet he did not give Song Jian beside her a direct look, as if he were air. Poor grandpa, this is my good friend Song Jian. I want to take him to the library for a look around. You know, hes a human and he really likes Lan Ling took the elders hand in hers and coaxed in a childlike manner as she shook his hand. Fine, but you only have the time it takes to burn a stick of incense! The elder glanced at Song Jian out of the corner of his eye and nodded. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Poor grandpa, he is my best friend, and he even gave you Huh, what did you say, youre allowing us to go up? Lan Ling was stunned and could hardly believe her ears. Ah, who can say no to poor grandpas favorite? Go on now, but remember, you only have the time it takes to burn a stick of incense! The elder in the white robe glared at Song Jian and snorted coldly. That look made Song Jian feel as if he had plunged into the abyss. Suddenly, a scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood appeared before him. Waves of blood surged towards Song Jian, engulfing him in an instant. A stream of clarity surged through his mind, spreading throughout his body, and Song Jian awoke from the illusion. A mere glance from the elder had almost taken Song Jians life. Only then did Song Jian realize the murderous intent emanating from the elder was dense, almost tangible, yet most people would struggle to sense its presence. This is a powerhouse whose strength is no less than that of the old turtle from Wangyue River, at the very least a peak third-tier combatant. No, this elder must have already surpassed third-tier combat power! Song Jian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and thought to himself. Huh, not bad willpower, young man! A hint of surprise flashed through the elders eyes as he said softly, Go on up, but remember, you only have the time it takes to burn a stick of incense. Once the time is up, youll be automatically kicked out! And dont be greedy, you can only choose one sword technique. If you choose more, you wont be able to learn it! After finishing his words, the elder didnt even glance at the two of them again. He sat to one side, closed his eyes slightly, and began sipping his tea. Lets hurry! Fearing the elder might change his mind, Lan Ling quickly pulled Song Jian towards the second floor. Seeing the hasty manner in which Lan Ling dragged Song Jian away, the elder inwardly sighed and shook his head. Song Jian was led up the stone stairs by Lan Ling and felt as if he had passed through a thin curtain of light, immediately entering an immensely vast space. It was as if they were in a super-large hall with walls lined on all sides by bookshelves more than ten meters tall, stacked full of books. In the center of the hall were oddly shaped books piled casually, forming a mountain of books five or six meters high, with books occasionally falling from the top. It appeared as if they were just a pile of garbage that nobody cared about. Phew, seriously, cant those guys put the books back in place after reading them? Humph, next time I see them, Ill definitely give them a good beating! Lan Ling looked at the mountain of books in front of her and said, irritated. Where can I find the sword technique you mentioned? Song Jian asked; Right here? Lan Ling looked at Song Jian strangely and said, The Lan Zhi Library holds over one hundred thousand volumes. People rarely pay any attention to it, and our poor old keeper is too lazy, always just drinking. So, its all a mess, and if youre looking for a book, youll have to find it yourself! To find the sword technique I need among so many books in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea? Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief as he said, Are you joking with me? I can help too! Lan Ling nodded and said; Then lets get started quickly, weve already wasted quite a bit of time! After saying this, Song Jian immediately used Sword Shadow Clone, and an identical Song Jian appeared, both moving in separate directions towards the bookshelves to search. Trying to flip through the mountain of books was clearly impossible, so the quickest way was to rapidly scan the books on the shelves; But if the sword technique book truly was buried in that pile of books, Song Jian had no choice but to chalk it up to bad luck; Advanced Forge Art Analysis, grants 10 levels of improvement in forging skill upon use, only advancing up to expert level Thirty-six thousand methods of distinguishing herbs, significantly boosts the level of the Gathering Skill upon use and also affects the success rate of Alchemy. Only master herbalists are qualified to study this? Nine Special Anatomies Analysis, mastery of a special dissection skill upon use with a chance to advance to a Decomposition Skill, requires Master Level in dissection to learn! For players, the Lan Zhi Library is indeed a treasure trove filled with all kinds of Skill Books, including those for life professions as well as numerous other combat-related skills; However, all Song Jian found were ordinary sword techniques. The highest quality sword technique he came across was only similar to the Sword Finger or Taiji Sword he had learned before; Not to mention a technique to rival the Thousand Swords Art, he did not even find anything comparable to the Mysterious Moonlight Sword or the Ling Huan Manbu skills; Time ticked away by the minute and second, and fifteen minutes, the duration of a cup of tea, was almost up. If he couldnt find a sword technique to match the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian would have to settle for a slightly weaker one; Soon, Song Jian had narrowed it down to three sword skill books in front of him a version of the Evil Warding Sword Skill that didnt require castration to practice, a Dugu Nine Swords C Broken with only the Sword Breaking, Arrow Breaking, Whip Breaking, and Saber Breaking techniques, and one Dark Gold Quality book, the Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill. Hey, looks like in the end I can only choose this Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill! Song Jian looked at the three skills, hesitated for a long time, but ultimately picked the complete Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill! Just as Song Jian was preparing to study it, Lan Ling, who was still digging through the mountain of books, suddenly let out a Huh! Song Jians hand twitched, almost slapping the Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill in his hand; Song Jian, come look, is this the Skill Book you were looking for? Lan Ling held up a Skill Book and shook it at Song Jian, whose eyes lit up immediately upon looking up. The surface of this Skill Book was emitting a faint purple-gold glow. Legendary Level, this is actually a Legendary Level Skill Book! Song Jian became instantly excited, tossing the Carefree Wind Controlling Sword Skill aside and running over to Lan Ling; Chapter 949 - 950 Legendary Level Swordsmanship_1 Chapter 949: Chapter 950 Legendary Level Swordsmanship_1 Chapter 949: Chapter 950 Legendary Level Swordsmanship_1 I never imagined that beneath this mountain of books, there really would be a Legendary Level Skill Book? Song Jian was amazed in his heart. The reason he searched on the bookshelves was that the books quality could be easily identified by their emanating glowblue, green, and even silver hues. Song Jian didnt even glance at these; he was only interested in skimming through books of gold quality or higher; However, the highest quality on the shelves was just Dark Gold Quality, and there were no books higher than that level, which forced Song Jian to make the best out of a bad situation, settling for three Dark Gold Quality Skill Books; Seeing Lan Ling uncover a Legendary Level Skill Book from beneath the mount of books, Song Jian naturally cast aside the Skill Books he had just selected with such difficulty, as if they were worn-out shoes; Lady Xuan Yue, who had been watching her daughter from the outer courtyard, also couldnt help but let out a sigh when she saw this scene; The sword technique Lan Ling picked was naturally suited for Song Jian, a Legendary Level sword technique that was priceless among players, most of whom probably had never even seen one; Using a Flame Crow Beasts egg in exchange for this sword technique, Ive made a huge profit! Song Jian said as he took the technique and immediately his face lit up with joy. Eclipse Shattered Light Slash (Active): Legendary Level, Level 1 (0%), Skill Effect: Lock on to the target, increase your own critical hit rate by tenfold+1%, consume all Sword Qi Value, Spirit Points, and Vitality Points, deal damage to the target (total energy*1000% + damage*500%), after the skill is released, the user forcibly retains one Vitality Point, falling into a weakened state, unable to automatically recover Sword Qi Value, Spirit Points, or Vitality Points during this state, which lasts for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the weakened state will be lifted; Skill cooldown time: 5 minutes, Skill usage condition: Vitality Points not lower than five thousand; Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This skill is purely a do-or-die maneuver, after one move, either the enemy dies or I die, theres no second possibility! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in astonishment after reading the introduction of the Skill Book; But its very powerful, isnt it? Lan Ling said, With your current attributes, even if you dont trigger the tenfold crit rate, you would still be able to deal around a hundred-thousand points of damage, right? If you do trigger the tenfold crit rate, thats a million damage, who else could be your opponent then? Song Jian silently calculated, Lan Ling had underestimated his attributes. You see, Song Jians Vitality Points had already exceeded eight thousand, and if he deployed the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, it would add another five thousand fake health points, which totals over thirteen thousand. Song Jian already had over two thousand Spirit Points, and his Sword Qi Value had also broken through one thousand, plus his current physical damage, if Song Jian used this Eclipse Shattered Light Slasheven without deploying the Azure Dragon Sword Bodyhe could inflict over two hundred thousand points of damage on his target. If he triggered the tenfold critical chance, that would be over two million damage, enough to one-shot even a dominion-class boss. The sword technique was terrifying in damage, but as said before, if it failed to kill the opponent, the one who would die was oneself. In the five-minute weakened state with only a single Vitality Point remaining, one could very well die from just a breeze. To others, perhaps they could only dare to use such a skill once in a lifetime, but for Song Jian, this downside would be greatly diminished; I am from the Shattered Divine Realm, after performing it, I just need to hide in the Shattered Divine Realm for five minutes, and Ill be fine! Song Jian thought to himself, then he slapped his hand on the Skill Book without any hesitation; A purple-gold light flew out from the book and into Song Jians mind, a massive influx of information surfaced in his brain. If it were an ordinary person, such an information overload would probably result in a deadly cerebral hemorrhage, turning the person into an idiot, but Song Jians Spirit Points had already surpassed a hundred points. After learning the new sword technique, he only felt a slight stuffiness in his head; After the learning was completed, the Skill Book disappeared, and before Song Jian had snapped out of his daze, Lan Ling was already pulling him towards the exit of the tower: Time is almost up; lets leave this place quickly. If my mother finds out, shell kill me! You brought me in without telling your mother? Song Jian was stunned. If the owner of this mansion didnt know, he didnt understand why the old guardian of the library was so easy to talk to that he didnt even offer him any Hundred Treasures Wine; Hmph, of course you dont know, I sneaked you in here, Lan Ling said with pride, lifting her chin, Now that both sisters are absent, aside from father king and mother, Im in charge of Xuanyue Cave. Whats wrong with bringing you to the library? Would they even dare to stop me? Song Jian was at a loss for words. Now that the deed was done, Lan Ling became smug. She hadnt been like this before; she was cautious and meticulous, even preparing a bribe in advance as a gift for the elder guarding the library. Oh right, this bottle of wine wasnt even needed; Ill give it back to you. Song Jian took the small gourd from his item slot and handed it to Lan Ling. Forget it, poor grandpa has no taste for it, Ill give it to you. My eldest sister brewed it, I stole quite a bit, hehe! Lan Ling laughed. The two returned to the first floor of the library, and by then the white-robed elder had disappeared. Nonetheless, Lan Ling waved her hand towards the empty hall and said, Poor grandpa, were leaving now. We didnt delay even the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, so you cant tell my mother, okay? Otherwise, youll have no Hundred Treasures Wine to drink next time! The elder, hidden in the shadows, had a slight flush on his cheeks. He definitely knew that every action and every word of Lan Ling was under Lady Xuan Yues surveillance. It seemed that his acceptance of Lan Lings bribe and secret drinking of the Hundred Treasures Wine had been exposed! Lan Ling and Song Jian did not linger in the inner courtyard, instead retracing their steps back the way they came. This time, Song Jian offered to carry Lan Ling and fly to the mountain top. Lan Ling did not refuse, accepting it with a blushed face. After all, climbing to the mountain top via the winding stone steps from the inner courtyard was no easy task, but flying up was much simpler. Upon returning to the small courtyard, the blush on Lan Lings cheeks had yet to fade. Barely containing her shyness, Lan Ling gave some instructions, You cant tell anyone about tonights event, okay? Also, after tomorrows birthday banquet, you can stay here a little longer. Ill take you around the Xuanyue Cave territory; there are many places with nice scenery around here Just then, a deep voice exploded in their ears, Hmph, Lan Ling, its late at night, arent you going back to your own room to rest? Ah, Mother Lan Lings face showed a panic, not daring to utter another word. She only made a wish-me-luck expression to Song Jian before quickly leaving the small courtyard. Song Jians face turned. At that moment, he realized that the master of Xuanyue Cave, Lady Xuan Yue, seemed to have been watching her daughter all along. Remembering how easily he had gained the old mans permission to enter the Lan Zhi Library, Song Jian instantly understood that his every move that evening might have been observed by this Lady Xuan Yue. After waiting quietly for a moment, Song Jian saw that Lady Xuan Yue seemed to have no intention of speaking with him. He shook his head slightly and turned back to his room. This silly girl, sigh, it looks like Ill have to change the plans for tomorrows birthday gift! Song Jian murmured to himself. Chapter 950 - 951 Longevity Banquet_1 Chapter 950: Chapter 951: Longevity Banquet_1 Chapter 950: Chapter 951: Longevity Banquet_1 The next morning, Xuanyue Caves outer courtyard buzzed with excitement. Everyone looked overjoyed as many powerful Demon Kings came one after another to celebrate Lady Xuan Yues birthday, while the smaller forces among the Demon Clan could only leave their gifts and names without even the privilege to enter and share a cup of tea. Hey, another player? Song Jian sat in a stone pavilion with a clear view of the outer courtyard gate. This was the perfect moment to broaden his horizons, as Song Jian was curious to see just how many formidable beings existed on the land ruled by the Jiuli Demon Clan. To him, the Jiuli Clan were nothing more than special NPCs. Although this place was far from Doomsday City, it didnt hinder the possibility of future interactions. Fang Demon King wishes Lady Xuan Yue a happy birthday and presents his gifts, a nine-star begonia plant and a meteorite from beyond the heavens, weighing thirteen pounds and six ounces. Giant Elephant Demon King wishes Lady Xuan Yue a happy birthday and presents his gifts, a piece of bright moon jade and a third-tier golden lotus! After listening for a while, Song Jian couldnt help feeling speechlessthese gifts from the Demon Kings were merely materials of green and blue quality, which probably wouldnt be valued at more than a few tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins if auctioned off in Doomsday City. This is rather shabby, Song Jian shook his head slightly. Monster Alliance, leader Wang Yuetu, wishes Lady Xuan Yue a happy birthday and presents a nine-winged crystal drill, a Dark Gold weapon. Lady Xuan Yue invites Leader Wang Yuetu to take a front seat in the hall! Wang Yuetu? A player? Song Jian was startled. Soon enough, he saw a young woman in her twenties followed by two men, being led towards the banquet hall by the servants. These three individuals bore distinct animal traits, be it ears or eyes, differing from ordinary humans. While other demons merely took human form and could walk upright, the players had only two to three parts accentuated by beastly marks, setting them visibly apart from regular NPCs. But that only applied to common Demon Clan NPCs. The powerful ones were almost indistinguishable from humans in appearance. Soon, a large group of Demon Kings came to offer their birthday wishes. Each of these kings, leading significant forces, provided gifts much more precious than those before, but none exceeded the value of Wang Yuetus present. Song Jian, what are you doing here? Ive been looking everywhere for you, Lan Lings voice came from a distance. Turning his head, Song Jian saw Lan Ling hurrying over, Come on, hurry up, the birthday banquet is about to start. Ill take you for a big feast, haha! With that, Lan Ling dragged Song Jian towards the banquet hall. By this time, the hall was packed with Demon Kings, most of whom were above level fifty and had first-tier combat power. However, a few Demon Kings exuded an aura surpassing the first-tier, possessing second-tier combat strength. Without exception, these powerful kings were seated at the very front of the hall. The three members of the Monster Alliance, though seated quite up front, owed their position not to strength but to wealtha single Dark Gold weapon had earned them overwhelming prestige. Lan Ling pulled Song Jian to the very front of the hall, even ahead of the seats of the few Demon Kings with second-tier combat power. This scene caught the attention of nearly all the Demon Kings. Wang Yuetu, the leader of the Monster Alliance, looked at Song Jian with a burning gaze, her face full of interest. Hmph, you little demons, even daring to sit alongside this Demon King. Arent you afraid that after the longevity banquet, this Demon King will find trouble with you? At this moment, a Demon King with a single horn atop his head, sitting next to Wang Yuetu, looked at the three of them with a displeased expression; Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Esteemed Demon King, we have offered a Dark Gold Quality weapon to Lady Xuan Yue as tribute. This treasure was acquired at the cost of losing over a dozen members of our alliance! Wang Yuetu smiled obsequiously and said, Look at that human up there; he didnt spend a single Doomsday Coin and yet sits in a place of honor. Arent you resentful, Demon King? If you stand up for justice now, you can certainly gain fame among all the Demon Kings, greatly enhancing your reputation. Even Lady Xuan Yue might regard you with special favor! This Unicorn Demon King, who obviously had brawn over brain, was easily manipulated by Wang Yuetus words to transfer his animosity towards Song Jian; Other Demon Kings also felt indignant seeing Song Jian sitting at the forefront, but they all knew Lan Ling and didnt oppose out of respect for her; Just then, the Unicorn Demon King abruptly stood up, pointed at Song Jian, and roared, Hey, human boy, what gives you the right to sit above all the Demon Kings? Many Demon Kings, seeing someone taking the lead, all wore smiles and kept silent, sitting back to watch the show; Song Jian was taken aback and looked at the Unicorn Demon King. The Demon King was of a towering build with a face full of rage, pointing at him as though he had been greatly insulted; Song Jian didnt speak but glanced around and noticed Wang Yuetu and the other players nearby. All had smirks on their faces as if they eagerly anticipated his embarrassment. Is this the human Wang Xiaohu mentioned? Wang Yuetu whispered; Considering his relationship with the third princess of Xuanyue Cave, its very likely! a youth behind him with sharp eagle eyes whispered back, looking at Song Jian with a mix of envy and jealousy. He said, This guy is really cunning, managing to get in good with the third princess of Xuanyue Cave. If we had his ingenuity, the Monster Alliance might have already established our city Hmph, all you ever think about are good fortunes. In games, the victor is king. Having strong personal power is the key. Isnt his current situation even more embarrassing? A man next to him spoke disdainfully; Lan Ling, upon hearing the Unicorn Demon King speak about Song Jian like that, trembled with rage and pointed at the Demon King as she scolded loudly, You ugly freak, how dare you speak of my friend that way? What gives you the right to sit here? Someone, come forward and throw this brute out for this princess! All the Demon Kings were startled, not having expected this human to hold such an important place in Lan Lings heart. The Unicorn Demon King was also stunned; only then did he realize he had been used as a pawn by others! Several servants hastened into the hall, preparing to drag the Unicorn Demon King away, but they were halted by a stern reprimand, Step down, you ill-mannered brute. How could you treat a guest of Xuanyue Cave like this? Lady Xuan Yue walked forward with dignified grace, gesturing for the servants to withdraw, and glared at Lan Ling before turning her smiling face to Song Jian, I too would like to know, what birthday gift has Lan Lings friend offered to celebrate my longevity? Chapter 951 - 952 Birthday Gift_1 Chapter 951: Chapter 952: Birthday Gift_1 Chapter 951: Chapter 952: Birthday Gift_1 Lan Ling saw her mother come out ahead of time and was startled, immediately running to Lady Xuan Yues side and supporting her arm, cooing, Mother, it was that ugly monster who was rude to my friend first; how can you side with an outsider? Oh, so hes not an outsider then? Lady Xuan Yue looked at Song Jian expressionlessly and said softly; Lan Ling immediately blushed, her lips moved slightly, but she didnt utter a word; Whats the matter, boy, how long do you plan to hide behind my daughter? Lady Xuan Yue raised an eyebrow and stared at Song Jian as she asked; Song Jian stood up, smiled slightly, and pulled a gift list from his bosom, saying, This is a birthday gift the boy has prepared for the lady! Mother, hes using a Three-legged Flame Crow Beasts Battle Pet Egg as a birthday gift for you. That Three-legged Flame Crow Beast is a flying mount, practically identical to the ancient mythical Three-legged Golden Crow! He personally slew the Flame Crow Beast to obtain this treasure! Lan Ling said excitedly at her side; Flame Crow Beast, a flying mount? Lady Xuan Yue was startled, then seemed to realize something, and lightly smacked Lan Ling, huffing, So thats it, you just wanted a flying mount! Werent you the one who said you wanted nothing but a Dragon Lizard Beast as your mount? If you had spoken earlier, what kind of flying mount couldnt you have had? Did you really need to become a thief in your own home? Upon hearing thief in her own home, Lan Lings face turned even redder; Lady Xuan Yue glanced at the maid beside her, and the maid immediately came forward to take the list and handed it to Lady Xuan Yue; Lady Xuan Yue said with a slight smile, Give it to the steward, let the steward read it out and see, in the heart of this human friend Lan Ling has found, just how much does Lan Ling weigh? Lan Lings face changed, and with just one sentence, Lady Xuan Yue tied the birthday gift Song Jian had offered to Lan Lings standing in his heart. If Song Jian had indeed only brought a Flame Crow Beast egg as a gift, although it was more precious than most, it still would seem somewhat insubstantial, which also meant Lan Ling did not hold a high place in Song Jians heart, putting Song Jian in an awkward position implicitly; Mother, this Just as Lan Ling was about to speak, a young woman with three tails walked in; Lady Fox, read it aloud! Lady Xuan Yue said expressionlessly; Lady Fox made an apologetic face towards Lan Ling, and then, after giving Song Jian a glance, took the gift list from the maid, opened it, and read loudly, One hundred pounds of Dark Gold Quality Abyssal Dragon bones Upon finishing, Lady Fox looked at Song Jian with a surprised face, and the other Monster Kings present began whispering among themselves, many showing faces of disbelief; To understand, most of the Monster Kings present were at the strength level of level forty or fifty Lord-level BOSSes at most, with the pinnacle being first-tier Combat Power. The Abyssal Dragon of the dominion class was an unbeatable existence for most of them; If it were just one or two bones, it could be said that the other party was lucky and had stumbled upon them, but a hundred pounds clearly indicated that these were spoils of war Song Jian himself had hunted and obtained; Be aware, Dark Gold Quality Abyssal Dragon bones, whether for concocting potions or forging, are incredibly precious materials. Though merely Dark Gold Quality, in many eyes, they are almost no different from epic-grade materials, priceless and absolutely unavailable on the market; Even Lady Xuan Yues face changed when she heard it, though she didnt regard Dragon bones very highly, this gift alone had already surpassed those given by over ninety percent of the Monster Kings present; Continue reading! Lady Xuan Yues expression was a bit unpleasant as she glanced at Lady Fox and said; Yes, my lady! Lady Fox, upon looking at the gift list, actually broke into a cold sweat and gave Song Jian a wary look before continuing, Two Holy Light Stones, three feathers from Four-Winged Angels, The gifts listed later on the page became increasingly precious. Dark Gold Quality materials were only the lowest tier, and many of the materials that followed were all of epic quality; Most of these materials were battle spoils obtained by Song Jian from those dominion-level BOSSes. At present, no players were capable of using them. Although they were extremely valuable, they werent that precious to Song Jian at the moment. If he wanted more later, he could simply run the dungeons a few more times; sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, for the Monster Kings present, this birthday gift was a blatant display of strength. Each material was from dominion-level BOSSes, and the quantities were tremendous, clearly gotten from defeating those BOSSes; If Song Jian had slain so many dominion-level BOSSes by himself, his strength might not be as great as the few Monster Kings present with second tier combat power, but it was still much stronger than most of the other Monster Kings; Lady Xuan Yue also realized this point, and her brows couldnt help but furrow. Was this guy showing off his combat prowess? But soon, her face relaxed a lot, as the gifts listed later on the page all turned out to be various herbs; Ten Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaves! Lady Fox finished reading all the gifts, slowly closed the gift list, handed it to the maid, then bowed to Lady Xuan Yue and Lan Ling before she retreated backward and slowly left the hall; All the Monster Kings present were silent. Even those powerful Monster Kings with second tier combat power looked at Song Jian with a certain degree of caution in their eyes; Song Jian, what treasure is the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf? asked Lan Ling curiously; It is also a kind of medicine-refining material, but even if taken directly, it can increase life-force! said Song Jian, slipping a Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf out of his bag and handing it to Lan Ling with a smile; If the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaves were refined into Vitality Pills, they could improve physical attributes, but if consumed directly, they would increase the maximum Vitality Points; The Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf, which looked as if it were carved from jade, shone brilliantly in Lan Lings hands, like a piece of art! Increase Vitality Points? All the Monster Kings gazes were drawn to the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf. In their eyes, it was a rare treasure of heaven and earth, and some Monster Kings even displayed a greedy look in their eyes. Ah, is it that precious? Lan Ling was startled and hurriedly handed the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf back to Song Jian, You better keep it safe, dont lose it! Song Jian smiled faintly and said, This one is for you to have, go ahead and play with it. Lan Ling was stunned for a moment, then burst into a radiant smile, nodded, and stuffed the Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf into her mouth; The whole leaf transformed into a stream of clarity as it entered Lan Lings stomach. Lady Xuan Yue had just thought to stop her, but Lan Ling had already swallowed the leaf, leaving her with no choice but to shake her head silently. This girl had no defenses against this human boy, which was not a good sign; Ah, my Vitality Points maximum limit has really increased by a hundred! exclaimed Lan Ling excitedly; A hundred points? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help but think to himself, Another lucky one! Chapter 952 - 953 The Gluttonous Banquet_1 Chapter 952: Chapter 953: The Gluttonous Banquet_1 Chapter 952: Chapter 953: The Gluttonous Banquet_1 Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the life-enhancing bamboo leaves were used directly, the increase in Vitality Points would be random, with a maximum gain of only one hundred points. Song Jian had taken them several times, but only once did he achieve a hundred-point increase; the Vitality Points gained during the other times were not significant; An individual can only consume five of these bamboo leaves; any more than that wont work, as it wont increase Vitality Points and can even result in poisoning! Song Jian said; Treasures, treasures, indeed such fine treasures! Several of the Demon Kings sitting in the front row exclaimed with faces full of envy; Upon hearing the contents of Song Jians gift list, Lady Xuan Yues expression finally improved somewhat. She glanced at Song Jian and suddenly asked, Didnt you mention that there is an egg of the Flame Crow Beast? Why didnt I hear about this in the gift list? Mother, hes already given you so many valuable treasures, how can you still not be satisfied! Lan Ling stamped her foot and said; Lady Xuan Yue: This silly girl, if she stays with this human for much longer, Im afraid she wont even recognize her own mother. The lady jests. That Flame Crow Beast egg was originally a trophy from when Lan Ling and I together defeated a lord-tier BOSS, the Three-legged Flame Crow Beast! Song Jian laughed: Thats Lan Lings spoils, how could I take her things to offer as a birthday gift? As he spoke, Song Jian took an exquisite wooden box out of his bag and handed it to Lan Ling; For me? Lan Ling, with a puzzled expression, instinctively reached out and took the box, but soon she seemed to remember something and hastily handed it back, saying, This is your loot from the battle; you killed the Flame Crow Beast on your own. Ive already received its tail feathers; how can I ask for this pet egg, too? Its a gift for you! Song Jian laughed; Lan Ling was momentarily stunned, then her cheeks flushed red. Holding the wooden box, she glanced at Song Jian before turning and walking towards the inner chambers; Watching Lan Lings retreating figure, Lady Xuan Yue let out a sigh from within her heart, giving Song Jian a gentle nod and smiling, Youve really spared no expense this time! As I should! Song Jian smiled as he returned the gesture with a slight bow and went back to his seat; Once Lady Xuan Yue had acknowledged Song Jians seating position, no one else stood up to object, and the banquet proceeded as scheduled. Soon, servers brought dishes and drinks to each table; Only then did Song Jian realize why so many Demon Kings were dissatisfied with him sitting thereit turned out that the quality of the food and drinks also correlated with ones seat at the banquet; The closer to Lady Xuan Yues seat, the better the quality of the dishes and drinks. Song Jian and the two or three Demon Kings with second-tier Combat Power had the same quality of food and drinks; Those seated further back had to settle for a lower grade, and beyond that, the quality continued to drop, until at the very back, it was just ordinary food and drink; This, food that can permanently increase agility, and drinks that can permanently raise mental capacity? Song Jian stared at the dishes in front of him, stunned; These dishes were far more precious than the life-enhancing bamboo leaves and came with a limit of one serving per person, any more would be ineffective. This one table of food and drinks ended up increasing Song Jians attribute by over a dozen points; Wang Yuetu and the others watched Song Jian relish his meal with eyes dripping with envy; Damn it, a Dark Gold Quality weapon just for three dishes that increase strength by one point, what a loss! The young man beside Wang Yuetu muttered; If you dont want it, give it to me; isnt a point of strength still an attribute? the man beside him said with discontent, Dont take dry food for granted! Who says Im not eating! the youth hurriedly shoveled the plate of food in front of him into his mouth; You see that guy, after this longevity feast, I bet he could gain at least a dozen stat points, what a big win, right? Wang Yuetu whispered; Hes got a lot of stuff too, all those materials from sovereign-level BOSSes, plus all those precious herbs and treasures. By the way, do you guys know what a sovereign-level BOSS is? Ive never come across one of that tier before. Who knows, probably about as powerful as those Great Monster Kings, I guess. These Monster Kings next to us are, at best, equivalent to a lord-level BOSS Right, do you think he still has any Emerald Bamboo Leaves? Thats some good stuff that can directly increase Vitality Points. A person can consume five leaves, and even if it only adds a minimum of thirty points, thats one hundred and fifty Vitality Points with five leaves! the youth said in a low voice; Given that hes produced so much, he should still have a good stock left. Lets try later to see if we can buy some from him! We did stir up a Monster King against him just now, do you think he holds a grudge? Hmph, he shouldnt have noticed our maneuver! Wang Yuetu narrowed her eyes and whispered, Later, you two leave the banquet early to gather the brothers from our combat alliance. If hes willing to sell to us, fine, but if not, hmph, let him know that this is the Demon Clans turf. A human like him coming here to compete with us for goodies hes got to pay the price! Big sister head, that guy is so tough, can we even beat him? the man next to her hesitated; Beat him? We have over a hundred people, we can pile on and crush him to death. How could we not beat him? Wang Yuetu glared and said, Besides, we dont need to fight him. Just standing in front of him with so many people will scare him to death. Do we even need to make a move? Big sister head is right, no matter how tough he is, we have more people, and this is our Demon Clans territory. How could we let a human swagger around here like this! The banquet continued from morning until evening. Song Jian ate to his hearts content. Although not every dish increased stat attributes, the flavors were exceptional, unlike anything available on the outside; Song Jian ate to his hearts content, gaining some value in various stat attributes. In total, it was equivalent to gaining seventeen or eighteen stat points, which felt like he was getting his moneys worth; Just then, several attendants carried up something resembling a roast whole sheep and placed it in front of Song Jians table; Yuxiu Gourmet Feast: A delicacy, consumable, effect upon use: consuming this item will grant a large amount of combat experience; What is this food? Song Jian looked at the delicately fragrant food before him, unable to help but look around; Hahaha, this is a special food from the Xuanyue Cave. The Great Monster King came just for this gourmet banquet, and it has not disappointed! A Demon King with second-tier peak strength laughed heartily, grabbed the food the size of a lamb, and tore into it voraciously; This dish seemed extremely precious; of the nearly hundred guests at the feast, only three or four were able to partake in this dish; PS: Thank you Desire to Speak, Heartless for the 1000 starting coins rewarded~ Chapter 953 - 954 Leaving_1 Chapter 953: Chapter 954 Leaving_1 Chapter 953: Chapter 954 Leaving_1 Song Jian was curious in his heart, so he tried cutting off a piece and putting it into his mouth. Instantly, a refreshing fragrance burst forth, and surprisingly, he couldnt discern what ingredients had been used for roasting. He only felt a mouthful of rich flavor, delectably exquisite; System: You have consumed Yuxiu Gourmet Feast, gaining 36,000 points of battle experience; 36,000 points of battle experience? Just from one bite, I gained 36,000 points of battle experience? Song Jian was shocked, and he couldnt help but take another bite and swallowed it; This time, a leveling up radiance burst forth from Song Jians body. The battle experience which was already close to maxing out soared directly to its maximum, elevating him by one level; Level 42 now! Song Jian thought to himself. However, he had already earned quite a bit of battle experience before, and even without consuming the Gourmet Feast, he could have leveled up in a day or two; Theres so much left, I wonder how many levels I can increase? Song Jian looked at the Gourmet Feast that nearly occupied the entire tabletop, his face revealing an excited expression. Its important to know that after reaching level 40, each level up requires exponentially more battle experience. He didnt know just how much a large amount of battle experience meant when it comes to the Yuxiu Gourmet Feast; The leveling-up glow emitting from Song Jian left Wang Yuetu and the other two dumbstruck. They werent privileged enough to enjoy the Yuxiu Gourmet Feast, but from the envious conversations of the nearby Monster Kings, they learned about the effects of consuming the Gourmet Feast; Why does he always encounter such good fortune, the Gourmet Feast, its the Gourmet Feast! Only the most honorable guests of Xuanyue Cave are qualified to enjoy the Gourmet Feast that can elevate an ordinary person to heaven in a single bound! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You guys think, how many levels could he increase? Could it be, could it be that he might directly rise to level 50? Wang Yuetus voice trembled slightly as she asked; No, that shouldnt be possible, right? Isnt it said that after level 40, each level up requires a large amount of battle experience? The Gourmet Feast might be formidable, but it couldnt possibly Damn, he leveled up again, did you see the golden light of leveling up? Although he was already stuffed, Song Jian kept tearing, chewing, and swallowing without stop. Every mouthful of meat was a large amount of battle experience, giving him an irresistible urge to continue; Im so full! After eating most of it, Song Jians level had already risen to 45. With the remaining part, he felt he simply couldnt eat any more; He allocated the four additional skill points he gained directly to Sword Shadow Clone, Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, Sword Control Skill, and Mysterious Moonlight Sword. As for the newly acquired Legendary Level Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, he couldnt immediately enhance it due to incomplete mastery and decided to leave it for the next level up; This is truly a blissful torment! Song Jian struggled to take another bite, gaining over 40,000 points of battle experience. Looking at the remaining hind leg of the Gourmet Feast, Song Jian decided to take a rest before eating more; This human brother, since you cant eat any more of the feast, our Monster Alliance is willing to offer ten thousand Doomsday Coins to buy the leftover feast. What do you think? At this moment, Wang Yuetu suddenly stood up and loudly exclaimed; Ten thousand Doomsday Coins? Song Jian was startled and looked up at Wang Yuetu. He knew, despite only a hind leg left, that based on his experience, this leg could provide at least tens of millions of Experience Points. It couldnt level him up, but for a player above level thirty, it would allow a rise of several levels. Perhaps it was Song Jians high level that led Wang Yuetu to miscalculate, thinking the remaining leg couldnt provide much in the way of Experience Points. Maybe Wang Yuetu was just trying to get something for nothing, which was why she quoted the price of ten thousand Doomsday Coins. After glancing at her, Song Jian rapidly lost interest in those born of the Demon Clan. Their levels were too low, not even reaching thirty-five, lower than the average level of the players in Doomsday City. In Doomsday City, these players wouldnt even have the qualification to meet him. Song Jian was so disinterested that he just waved his hand at them, rejecting Wang Yuetus proposal. Many Great Monster Kings, who understood the value of the feast, watched Wang Yuetu and her companions with amusement. Some even laughed outright, mocking Wang Yuetus attempt to buy a leg of the feast with ten thousand Doomsday Coins. Are you from the boar tribe, thinking of buying his leftover leg with ten thousand Doomsday Coins? The Unicorn Demon King mocked without restraint, Even just the leg could let a newly born little demon rise to a strength not much weaker than yours. Why would he sell it to you? What, a newborn little demon could rise to our current strength? Wang Yuetus annoyance quickly turned into surprise, and she calculated in her heart. That meant just one leg could raise her seven or eight levels, breaking through to level forty? He has eaten nearly an entire one, but, but why has he only gained about four levels? Wang Yuetu exclaimed in surprise. He is close to the status of a Great Monster King, his leveling up will naturally be slower! The Unicorn Demon King shook his head and said, But in terms of strength, he might compare with the Great Monster Kings. Otherwise, the Ping Mountain Monster King and the others wouldnt be willing to sit at the same table with this human, no matter how precious the gifts he offered. Wang Yuetu and the others fell silent, only able to watch Song Jian with pained expressions, as he struggled to eat the feast clean, bite by bite. What kind of creature is this, to have all its bones so tender, its truly astonishing. It would be great to know where it was captured! Song Jian thought to himself. The feast not only provided a vast amount of combat experience, but it also tasted extremely delicious. The cooking technique was one thing, but the most crucial was the ingredientthis beast was extraordinarily rare. Without it, even if one had the best cooking methods, it wouldnt have been possible to make such a feast. Since its called a gourmet feast, could it really be the offspring of Taotie? A thought suddenly struck Song Jians mind, but he quickly laughed and shook his head, Impossible, the Taotie is an ancient beast. Even if its just a cub, it couldnt be slaughtered so recklessly. At most, it has a diluted trace of the divine Taoties bloodline. Soon, the birthday banquet ended. Song Jian had planned to return to the courtyard where he stayed the previous night, but he was stopped by Lady Fox. Young master, I apologize, but Lady Xuan Yue has commanded that since the birthday banquet is over, Xuanyue Cave isnt convenient for guests to stay any longer. Its best if the young master leaves as soon as possible, Lady Fox said cautiously. Chapter 954 - 955 Drunkenness_1 Chapter 954: Chapter 955 Drunkenness_1 Chapter 954: Chapter 955 Drunkenness_1 Looking at the respectful Lady Fox in front of him, Song Jians face revealed a bitter smile as he nodded. Glancing at the entrance to Xuanye Cave, he reached into his inventory and pulled out a golden Teleportation Scroll; This was the highest quality Town Return Scroll, which, once the spatial coordinates had initially been set, allowed the user to instantly return to the designated coordinates from anywhere, regardless of location; This technology, even more impressive than a Transmission Array, was still not mastered by anyone in the City of Hope Alliance, which is why Song Jian had purchased this Town Return Scroll at a high price from an auction; Song Jian was about to use the Town Return Scroll when he suddenly discovered it wouldnt activate, and at the same time, the system provided a prompt; System: This area has an enchantment barrier, and transportation-related skills and items cannot be used; An enchantment barrier? Song Jian was startled and glanced at Lady Fox. With an apologetic face, Lady Fox spoke, Im sorry, distinguished one, within a hundred miles of Xuanye Cave, a formation set by the lady prevents the use of teleportation, instant movement, and related items. Honored one, you must walk away from Xuanye Cave a hundred miles before you can use the item in your hand. A hundred miles, understood, Song Jian nodded, pocketed the Town Return Scroll, and started walking towards the distance, taking advantage of the night; Lady Fox watched Song Jians retreating figure and sighed with relief. At their first encounter, she hadnt felt Song Jians strength, which is why she had brazenly attacked and tried to charm him. But after truly understanding his power, she didnt dare to use her charm skills on him again; Besides, with Song Jians current level of willpower, her charm techniques would not have any effect; In the darkness, several pairs of eyes fixated on Song Jians silhouette. After a bout of whispered discussion, the eyes quickly vanished, and a few faint breaking-the-sound barrier noises could be heard above; It looks like there arent few coveting him, huh? Wang Yuetu emerged from Xuanye Cave with a delightfully pleased smile on her face; Boss, how about we let some of the Demon Clan test his strength while we catch the spoils behind the scenes? A younger boy beside her whispered softly; Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thatll work! Wang Yuetu immediately nodded and said, No matter what, the lives of our alliance brothers are of utmost importance. Well avoid confronting him if possible, as we were a bit careless at the birthday banquet! Boss, that guy has a high-quality Town Return Scroll. If we let him get beyond a hundred miles, we might never find him again, a man in a black robe said quietly followed by, Ive already asked our brothers to set an ambush at Wang Xi Cliff. If he crosses Wang Xi Cliff, hell be able to use the Town Return Scroll, and those from the Demon Clan are likely to ambush him near there too. Alright, lets set out for Wang Xi Cliff first and wait for him there. Hehe, I really want to see if this mighty dragon can stand against those local snakes of the Demon Clan! Wang Yuetu said with a smile, pulling out a bone whistle and softly blowing into it; The low, sharp cries resounded, and shortly after, three enormous grey hawks descended. The group mounted the hawks and flew toward Wang Xi Cliff; Leaving Xuanye Cave, Song Jian followed a wide road more than three meters in width and strolled leisurely ahead. According to Lady Foxs direction, once he passed through a gorge called Wang Xi Cliff, he could use the Teleportation Scroll. Song Jian had nothing urgent at the moment and, having overeaten at the banquet, the walk was a good opportunity to digest his food; After a while, Song Jian suddenly felt dizzy and his body began to grow hot. During the banquet, he had only eaten food and drink that could increase his attributes, just tasting a few bites of others if they appealed to his palate; Among them was a jug called Hundred Treasures Wine, which, once consumed, directly added three Spirit Points. Song Jian had drained the jug in one go and didnt notice the effects then, but now as the alcohol took effect, his gait became unsteady; Phew, just a jug of wine for entertaining everyone is so domineering, then the Hundred Treasures Wine that Lan Ling gave me must be even more incredible? Song Jian staggered, opened his bag to glance at the small gourd, and thought to himself; It only increases Spirit Points recovery speed by 100%, the attribute seems quite ordinary, why is it more precious than the wine that adds three points to Spirit Points upper limit? Song Jian was puzzled, not knowing why the grade of Hundred Treasures Wine was higher than that of Xuanyue Distilled Wine; No, thats not right! A light suddenly flashed in Song Jians mind, and his eyes revealed a clear expression; This Hundred Treasures Wine only mentions increasing Spirit Points recovery speed by 100%, but, but theres no time limit, could it be a permanent increase of 100% to Spirit Points recovery speed? The moment this thought crossed his mind, Song Jian sobered up a great deal. If this was true, then the biggest gain from this trip might not be the lavish feast but rather the gourd of Hundred Treasures Wine casually given to him by Lan Ling, originally just to let him return to the Luo Lan Zhi Library as a watcher; Thinking of this, Song Jian directly took out the gourd, opened the lid, and gently sniffed. Immediately, a rich fragrance of wine wafted out, causing his mouth to water; Good wine, good wine! A look of pleasant surprise instantly appeared on Song Jians face, this was probably the finest wine he had ever tasted; The gourd was not large, and Song Jian gulped down the Hundred Treasures Wine in it. As soon as it entered his mouth, the richly fragrant Hundred Treasures Wine turned into a stream of fire, sliding down his throat into his stomach; Song Jian suddenly felt as if his entire body was ignited, radiating heat from the inside out, as if white vapor was coming out from each of his thirty-six thousand pores, and he felt as though he had stepped into a steaming basket. In an instant, Song Jians head spun, and he staggered a few steps. His foot caught on something, and he fell to the ground. With the last bit of rationality, he let himself enter the Shattered Divine Realm, and after that, he knew nothing more; A few Demon Clan kings had been following Song Jian all the way. They were worried that making a move too close to Xuanyue Cave would alert the people there, so they planned to wait until they were near Wang Xi Cliff to act; Eh, where did he go? A Demon Clan king with a green face and sharp teeth, and a single horn on his head, rubbed his eyes vigorously. It was the very same Unicorn Demon King who had sat beside Wang Yuetu before; Whats wrong, Unicorn? another Demon Clan king asked softly, Did that kid pass out drunk? I saw him drinking an entire jug of Xuanyue Distilled Wine before. Hmph, he downed the whole jug in one go, isnt he afraid of drinking himself to death? Damn it, the kids gone, just vanished out of thin air! Quick, search around. Did he notice us? Dont let that kid get away, hes a gold mine! The Demon Clan kings watched in shock as Song Jian suddenly disappeared right before their eyes, immediately thrown into a panic and began to look around in all directions; In the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian lay on a patch of grass, sound asleep. Originally, the barren land was full of ravines, but after Song Jian had killed several Sovereign level BOSSes and many Lord and Elite level BOSSes, their soul power began to slowly repair the Shattered Divine Realm; At this moment, the piece of grassland where Song Jian lay was just a small patch that had recently revived. Surrounding this small patch, vast expanses of desolate Gobi and broken stone fields still stretched out; Then, a semi-transparent figure of a young girl appeared out of nowhere, quietly walking up to Song Jians side. Without making a sound, she stared emotionlessly at the soundly sleeping Song Jian, as if observing something very interesting, her gaze unblinking and motionless; Chapter 955 - 956 True Difficulty_1 Chapter 955: Chapter 956 True Difficulty_1 Chapter 955: Chapter 956 True Difficulty_1 ` I dont know how long it has been, Song Jian slowly opened his eyes. In the Shattered Divine Realm, many laws are missing, and the passage of time cannot be felt here at all; The white-robed girl who had been staring at him had disappeared. Song Jian sat up and rubbed his head; Whew, I drank too much, and it looks like Ive slept for a long time! Song Jian shook his head. After drinking so much, he didnt feel any headache upon waking up and could recall what happened before he got drunk immediately; At this moment, Song Jian didnt feel any discomfort. On the contrary, he felt rejuvenated as if he had a good sleep; He looked aroundthe mountains, the lakes, the dry land. The environment seemed to be slowly recovering. The process was slow, but the changes were noticeable; At the very least, the mountains in the distance already had some greenery, and the previously dried-up lakes now showed some traces of water. Although they looked like small ditches, it was still a positive change; It still needs more spiritual power. Divine power would be even better, but unfortunately, such a thing is not within my reach for the time being! Song Jian sighed, his figure slowly vanished as he left the Divine Country. From beginning to end, he was unaware that besides himself, there was another girl in this divine country; With a flash of white light, Song Jians figure reappeared on a stone path not far from Wang Xi Cliff. This road seemed to be specially built by Xuanyue Cave, made from large stone slabs which seemed to have formations added to them to protect the slabs from damage; A bit further away, on a cliff, there was a huge boulder naturally shaped like a rhinoceros headthat was Wang Xi Cliff. Below was a canyon, roughly a hundred meters across. Passing through the canyon along the stone slab road and leaving Wang Xi Cliff, he would be able to use a Town Return Scroll; I remember that there seemed to be people following me, looking like they wanted to harm me! Song Jian rubbed his temples and thought. However, it seemed that because he had entered the Divine Country before collapsing from drunkenness, and a day and a night had passed as he woke up, those people probably thought he had left long ago and had dispersed; After passing through Wang Xi Cliff, Song Jian took out a Town Return Scroll, about to tear it open, when he suddenly thought of something and looked over towards a level 45 Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast not far away; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure flickered, turning into a streak of light as he flew towards the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast. Sky-breaking Sword easily tore through the beasts defenses, and in an instant, nine successive sword shadows surged through the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast like lightning; The Mysterious Moonlight Sword was extremely fast. By the time the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast reacted, the sword move had already been released. The beast fell from the air, in intense pain, and was about to let out a roar when a streak of white sword light flashed before its eyes and its vision suddenly soared into the air; Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword and directly chopped off the head of the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast; System: You have killed a level 45 ordinary monster, Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast, and gained 5400 experience points; The level 45 Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast dropped a green-quality bracer. Song Jian didnt even glance at it but instead opened his attribute panel and carefully checked it; After a while, a brilliant smile spread across Song Jians face, and he burst into loud laughter, seemingly very pleased; Tearing the Town Return Scroll, Song Jians figure turned into a streak of golden light, shooting up towards the sky, and the surroundings returned to their previous tranquility. After a long time, a Demon Clan player, over level 30, passed by. Seeing the slowly burning corpse of the Wolf Rhinoceros Demon Beast and the dropped green equipment, his eyes lit up, and he quickly rushed over; When he picked up the level 40 green-quality bracer, he immediately burst into a happy smile, thinking to himself, Ive struck it rich! ` Glancing left and right, the player quickly stowed the bracer into his inventory and sprinted off towards the distance; Back in the City of Hope, Song Jian stood on the highest floor of the Manor Castle, gazing towards the distant, massive black pyramid; Two rounds of territorial expansion campaigns had passed, and it was this largest Abyssal Shadow dungeon that made it difficult for the City of Hope Alliance to continue expanding! I wonder if the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash could kill the true difficulty Abyssal Shadow BOSS! Song Jian speculated in his heart. He had never tried the true difficulty level. If he relied solely on the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, he probably would have a tough time clearing the dungeon at this difficulty level. But now he had mastered a Legendary-level sword technique, which, although having significant side effects, would have minimal impact inside the dungeon. And even outside the dungeon, as long as Song Jian could enter the Shattered Divine Realm at will, the side effects would be almost non-existent! I cant delay any further, Ill give it a try today! resolved Song Jian, heart set on the task. Fortunately, he was now at his peak condition. It was time to witness the true difficulty of the Abyssal Shadow dungeon; Without notifying anyone, Song Jian headed alone towards the largest Abyssal Shadow dungeon. It was a forty-person raid, and many players were gathering companions at the entrance; A forty-person raid, even at the simple or normal difficulty levels, dropped quite a number of quality equipment. If it werent for the cooldown limitations, many players would probably grind these difficulties continuously; Eh, the Lord Mayor! someone recognized Song Jian; Turning around, it turned out to be the Elite Team from the City of Hope. Given the size of the City of Hope now, ten Elite Teams had been formed, but the highest level, best equipped, and strongest was still this very first Elite Team; Are you going to continue challenging the hard difficulty? asked Song Jian; The Elite Team had been stuck on the third BOSS of hard difficulty. After Song Jian cleared it, he had shared all the BOSS data from the dungeon with the Alliance, which substantially accelerated the Elite Teams progress; Lord Mayor, weve reached the last BOSS, the Alliance member who recognized Song Jian said excitedly; The last BOSS, huh? Thats a Dominance-level BOSS, so you should be careful. Its third-phase transformation is not easy to deal withits all area attacks, nowhere to hide, only to withstand! Song Jians brow furrowed as he spoke; When Song Jian had killed the last hard difficulty BOSS previously, he had employed every tactic at his disposal and was once killed by the Magic Dragon, triggering the Enemy of Death God passive skill, then managed to kill it by a stroke of luck; Dont worry, Guild Leader, the attack range of this BOSS is just a 120-degree arc. As long as the tank holds it steady, we can attack from behind! said the teammate; Song Jian was taken aback, recalling that indeed the Magic Dragons attacks were only directed to the front. If someone attacked from behind, they could avoid all damage; This was the difference between hunting alone and hunting as a groupan individual could only withstand the attacks, but a team could coordinate with each other, finding various ways to defeat the BOSS; Good luck, I wish you success! Song Jian said with a smile. If the Elite Team could clear the hard difficulty dungeon, then it wouldnt be long before theyd attempt the true difficulty dungeon; sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 956 - 957 Phase Three_1 Chapter 956: Chapter 957 Phase Three_1 Chapter 956: Chapter 957 Phase Three_1 Song Jian took a step into the dungeon, and since he had already cleared the hard difficulty level, he was able to directly choose the true difficulty level; after Song Jian selected the true difficulty, a blood-red teleportation gate appeared in front of him, different from the teleportation gates of other difficulty levels, looking even more realistic; After Song Jian entered the teleportation gate, all other players who were in the dungeon at the same time received a system prompt; System: True difficulty dungeon opened, all other dungeon mirrors will be closed, please all players in the Abyss Phantom dungeon leave the dungeon within thirty seconds, and after thirty seconds, any players still remaining in the dungeon will be forcibly teleported out! This message was refreshed every five seconds, and the remaining time would decrease accordingly; meanwhile, some players who were about to select the difficulty and enter the dungeon found that all difficulty levels for the Abyss Phantom dungeon had turned gray, indicating that they could not be entered. Thirty seconds later, in front of the black pyramid, a large number of players suddenly appeared, all of whom were from teams that had been forcibly teleported out of the dungeon halfway through their run; Damn it, just give me three more minutes, and the fifth boss would have been taken down! a player shouted in frustration; That was close, too close! That boss even had a berserker skill, lucky for the teleportation, otherwise the MT could only have held on for five more seconds before falling another player said with a face full of relief, looking at their companions with eyes filled with gratefulness! The elite players of the City of Hope Alliance all exchanged astonished glances. Although they didnt speak, every one of them was internally screaming: The City Lord is challenging the true difficulty dungeon! Soon, Wang Qi and a few other high-ranking players from the City of Hope received this news and rushed to the front of the dungeon. Looking at the huge black pyramid, Wang Qi pondered for a moment before ordering, Prepare for the territory expansion campaign. As soon as the City Lord clears the dungeon, well launch it immediately! Its just this beast in the way now. Once its defeated, the entire Doomsday City will be ours! exclaimed a player beside him, punching his left palm fiercely, wishing it was himself clearing the true difficulty dungeon. The City Lord will definitely not let us down. He wouldnt do anything if he wasnt certain. Its been over half a month, his strength must have improved dramatically! Wang Qi stated confidently. Vice City Lord, havent you been paying attention to the level rankings? The City Lords level has soared to forty-five! one of the players reminded; What, forty-five? Wang Qi was shocked. He knew that Song Jians level was only forty-one before. In just a few days, he had jumped several levels; In the City of Hope Alliance, there were already players who were level forty, which let everyone know that after level forty, each level up required a massive amount of combat experience. It could be said that all the combat experience from level one to thirty-nine combined was not as much as the experience needed to go from level forty to forty-one; How, how did he do it? murmured Wang Qi, staring motionless at the level rankings, scarcely able to believe his own eyes. Thousand Swords Art! One by one, the spirit swords ablaze with flames struck down towards two small monsters. In the true difficulty dungeon, even just a small monster could compare with a wild lord-level boss of the same level, but for Song Jian, a lord-level boss simply couldnt withstand a single attack of the Thousand Swords Art; After one move, two gigantic Abyssal creatures collapsed with a thunderous fall, they were still more than ten meters away from Song Jian, unable to even get close to him; The two creatures dropped one gold and one silver piece of equipment, along with five or six level forty blue and green materials. This drop rate was already much better than many wild bosses of the same level; ` But Song Jian didnt even glance at the loot, instead, he opened the battle information prompt with an incredulous look and started to read carefully; Is it really ten times the battle experience of monsters of the same level? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise; In dungeons, the battle experience gained from defeated monsters always includes a certain bonus, but this is reduced when divided among players, and people rarely pay attention to the experience gained from battle; However, after killing those two minor monsters, Song Jian suddenly noticed a spike in his battle experience. Considering the experience needed to level up at level forty-five, these two minor monsters shouldnt even increase his experience by a fraction of a percent. His curiosity piqued, he checked and to his surprise, he found that these two monsters provided more than ten times the battle experience of usual monsters at the same level; It should be noted that this was a forty-player dungeon which already offered an experience bonus. Since Song Jian was alone, the experience he gained was already considerable. Now, with a tenfold increase, it was almost as if there was a bug in the game. After picking up all the loot, Song Jian headed towards the next minor monster. Even in a dungeon of true difficulty, the minor monsters couldnt withstand a single use of Thousand Swords Art. As soon as the cooldown ended, Song Jian could instantly kill any minor monster in the dungeon, making his progress even faster than last time when he cleared the Abyss Phantom at the difficult level; Soon, Song Jian arrived in front of the first boss. Previously, in the hard-level dungeon, the first boss was only a lord-level boss, but now, in the true difficulty, the strength of the boss sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dominating tier, the first boss is already at the dominating tier? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly; With a thought, the surging Sword Qi within him surged up all at once, congregating on the Sky-breaking Sword, reaching over a thousand points. If it were a weapon of lower quality, it wouldnt be able to contain such dense Sword Intent. Only a long sword of the Sky-breaking Swords caliber could allow Song Jian to release all of his Sword Qi; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Sixty long swords, whistling through the air towards the boss, enveloping it tightly in a huge flame of a red lotus; This time, the tearing sensation in my meridians seems much weaker Song Jian thought to himself. Perhaps he had become accustomed to it, or maybe Song Jians physical condition had improved slightly, for when he unleashed the Thousand Swords Art with full force, he didnt feel the previous pain of meridian tearing; The Red Lotus dissipated, and a long sword appeared out of thin air, slicing down fiercely towards the boss; Boom~ A massive noise thundered, and above the bosss head floated a critical hit damage number exceeding three hundred thousand, but even so, the boss still had nearly one hundred thousand Vitality Points left; The boss, covered in wounds, let out an angry roar and charged at Song Jian. Just as Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword, ready to charge forward, the almost dissipating sword shadows suddenly formed a gigantic hand and pressed down hard on the boss; This, this is the third-tier change of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation? Song Jian stood gaping, his face filled with disbelief. One must know that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation always triggered only up to the second tier, the Red Lotus Sword, which was enough to kill the enemy. It had never reached the third tier before; But now, when the Red Lotus Sword was unable to kill the boss, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation actually triggered the third-tier change; PS: Happy New Year, its New Years Eve, there will be only two chapters today, slipping away~ ` Chapter 957 - 958 Development_1 Chapter 957: Chapter 958 Development_1 Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 957: Chapter 958 Development_1 The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation has several stages, but Song Jian doesnt know how many. This was the first time he triggered the third stage. It looks just like a palm Song Jian thought to himself. However, just as the faint palm silhouette had formed, the entire sword formation suddenly flickered a few times and wobbled slightly. In no time, the entire palm collapsed, and countless Sword Qi surged forth, covering an area of over a dozen meters. A string of hundreds of points of damage floated above the BOSSs head, which didnt amount to much for a Dominance-level BOSS. But for a Boss that was already severely injured, it became the last straw that broke the camels back. Boom~ With a loud noise, the BOSSs body completely shattered, and a semi-transparent white shadow drifted out from the fragments, flying directly towards Song Jian. This was the BOSSs soul. It let out a terrified roar but couldnt make a sound; it could only passively fly towards Song Jian, as if a powerful suction force was controlling it. That makes four Dominance-level BOSSes. This seems to be the fourth one. It looks like if I can clear this dungeon, I should be able to complete a substantial part of the Sword Immortals quest, Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, his consciousness entered the broken Divine Country where it had started drizzling. The raindrops nourished everything on the ground, and many parched lands began to recover slowly. The soul energy of a Dominance-level BOSS was incredibly powerful; slaying one could visibly speed up the restoration of the fragmented Divine Country. Its a pity; the third stage appeared, but it had no power and couldnt even take shape, Song Jian shook his head. The aura emitted by that palm during the formation of the sword array had been even more terrifying than the Red Lotus Sword, but unfortunately, perhaps due to the low level of the Thousand Swords Art, while he had triggered the sword arrays third stage, it ultimately collapsed. I must upgrade the level of the Thousand Swords Art quickly! Song Jian thought to himself. The Thousand Swords Art, already at level 5, was becoming increasingly difficult to improve in proficiency with sword techniques below golden quality. Even a golden quality Skill Book could only enhance a little proficiency. To upgrade the level of the Thousand Swords Art quickly, it was necessary to consume Epic or even Legendary Level skills. But such skills were not only scarce, many people had not even heard of them, and the market would not have such high-quality skills; it was all down to luck whether one could kill a BOSS and obtain them. Song Jians gaze turned to the items dropped by the BOSS, hoping it would drop one or two high-quality Skill Books, but unfortunately, after a long search, he did not find any items resembling books or scrolls. An epic-level scale armor, what a shame, I can only wear leather armor. Damn it, Sword Masters should also be considered a Swordman profession. Why cant I wear scale armor? Song Jian looked at the scale armor with excellent attributes and thought annoyed; Scale armor was a kind of chain mail that provided much higher defense than leather armor but was not as good as plate armor. However, in terms of flexibility, chain mail was far superior to plate armor. Many melee professions that could not wear plate would opt for chain mail equipment. Maybe its because my damage is too high and, for balance, the system wont allow me to wear chain mail? Song Jian thought to himself. But with his current attributes and equipment, even many plate-wearing professions did not have as high Vitality Points and defense, not to mention Song Jians immense offensive power. The first boss of the dungeon didnt put much pressure on Song Jian. There was no need to use the newly acquired Eclipse Shattered Light Slash skill, as a fifth-tier Thousand Swords Art had already triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, which was more than enough to easily exterminate the first boss. Although the subsequent bosses were each stronger than the last, they were essentially on the same level; the scope of their power increase wasnt significant. The most they could vary was between the early and peak combat power of the first tier, never breaking through to reach the second tier. Having witnessed the strength of the first boss in the true difficulty, Song Jian was greatly reassured. Initially, he had only wanted to try out a dungeon on true difficulty, but now it seemed he had a good chance of clearing it. After all, the cooldown period for this dungeon was excessively long. Missing one opportunity would likely cause a delay in his territory expansion campaign. Meanwhile, in the now-sealed Sky City, the eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto was sitting in the central City Lord Mansion, which had just been established. Next to him stood Zhuo Wen, who had evolved to a six-winged Battle Angel, with a respectful demeanor. Zhuo Wen, now in the entire Sky City, its down to just you and me, the two remaining angels, the Illusion Angel Doranto sighed as he looked up into the distance. For many days, he and Zhuo Wen had cleared all the monsters in Sky City. Now, it was as quiet as a city of the dead, but the dungeons were still preserved. Lord Doranto, we need your guidance on how to develop Sky City from here, Zhuo Wen said respectfully. Had it not been for the numerous Hearts of the Angel in the Sacred Spirit Temple, Zhuo Wen would not have been able to advance from an ordinary two-winged Battle Angel to a six-winged one. However, Zhuo Wen couldnt stop thinking about the legendary-quality Heart of the Angel that Song Jian had taken. If he had devoured that Heart of the Angel back then, he would be the one sitting on the throne in the City Lord Mansion. This thought gnawed at him like a persistent poison, constantly biting at his soul, but he dared not show any of it on his face, for he knew that the legendary-quality Heart of the Angel eventually went to Illusion Angel Doranto, which allowed him to regain his former power. Heh, the development of Sky City Doranto chuckled slightly, seemingly not that interested in the citys development. What do you think we should do to develop this city? Doranto asked with a smile. My lord, I believe we should not keep Sky City sealed off Zhuo Wen sneaked a glance at Doranto and, seeing he wasnt angered, continued, We should encourage the god-blessed ones to come to this city. With their power, we can develop the city. Perhaps we can choose some of the outstanding talents among them and offer them the chance to change factions and lineages You mean to select Angel candidates from themor even Battle Angels? Doranto suddenly became serious, staring at Zhuo Wen, and asked word by word. Zhuo Wen immediately felt an overwhelming pressure. The aura emanating from the Illusion Angel swept over him, vast and deep, causing Zhuo Wens heart to pound. PS: A big thank you to Su Poman for the 500 starting coins donated! Chapter 958 - 959 Conceal the Moon_1 Chapter 958: Chapter 959: Conceal the Moon_1 Chapter 958: Chapter 959: Conceal the Moon_1 My lord, only the two of us are left of the Angel Clan. To regain the glory of our past, we need a very long time, but Im afraid, time is exactly what we lack right now Zhuo Wen gritted his teeth and said; Oh, isnt time quite abundant for us? Dorantos mouth curled into a smile, and he said with a light laugh; My lord, throughout the Main World now, there have emerged many black pyramid fortresses from Abyssal Hell. Before long, I fear the gateway to Abyssal Hell will open Zhuo Wen said; What, how could this be? The eight-winged Illusion Angel Doranto, seemingly clueless about this news, abruptly stood up, flapped his wings, and shot into the sky like an arrow, leaping down from Sky City and began patrolling the skies like lightning; Soon, Doranto returned to Sky City. Back in the City Lord Mansion, Dorantos face was solemn. It was well-known that Abyssal Hell and the Angel Clan were opposed. Whenever individuals of these two races met, it would certainly end in a fight to the death; Do you believe that those human champions have the potential to oppose Abyssal Hell? Doranto asked after a long silence; My lord, Abyssal Hell has been aligning with these human Abyssals for quite some time now. Large numbers of human champions have already become a part of Abyssal Hell, and they will be the main force of the upcoming invasion! Zhuo Wen didnt directly answer Doranto but his words made Dorantos heart grow cold; Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Open up Sky City! Doranto immediately said, Allow the faction selection and the bloodline testing missions to be available, and select the most outstanding human champions to join the Angel Clans ranks! My lord, do you happen to know a person named Song Jian? Zhuo Wen suddenly said; Song Jian? Doranto seemed to recall something, a trace of a smile appeared on his lips, and he nodded saying, I know him, hes a very powerful human! My lord, he has already passed the Judgers trial and now possesses the qualifications of a Judgment Angel, Zhuo Wen said; What, how is this possible? Illusion Angel Doranto was full of surprise and a tinge of anger, What qualifies him, a human, to become a Judger of angels and moreover, how could he possibly pass the Judgers trial? My lord, it was right before my eyes that he passed the Judgers trial! Zhuo Wens face also looked rather unsightly. If the Angel Clan had withered and died out, it would have been acceptable for a human to have earned the title of a Judgment Angel. But now, with the Angel Clan on the brink of rising anew, allowing a human to become a Judgment Angel would be nothing short of a blatant slap in the face; Find him! Doranto said sternly, Either have him transform his bloodline and become a true Judgment Angel, or have him relinquish the title and privileges of the Judgment Angel. Otherwise, he will forever be an enemy of the Angel Clan! Song Jian had already slain four Sovereign-level Bosses, and he had cleared more than half of the raid at true difficulty. The lesser minions in the raid, as long as three didnt appear at once, were instantly killed upon facing Song Jian; As for the Bosses, besides the one he had slain before, the remaining two were all handled by the Thousand Swords Arts Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; And the one just now, Song Jian utilized all his skills except Eclipse Shattered Light Slash and Enemy of Death God, with Azure Dragon Sword Body cooling down over a thirty-minute period, and his other skills also gradually recovering their cooldowns; Whew, its getting tougher and tougher! Song Jian sighed, opening his inventory. At this moment, Song Jians inventory was shining with light. Each Sovereign-level Boss had dropped at least one epic item, some even bursting with two at once; However, whether by bad luck, despite the plethora of epic drops, there was not a single item that Song Jian could use; In addition to equipment, he had found two Skill Books of epic quality, one was the Rogues Instant Stab, and the other was the Mages Fire Meteor from the Sky. These two Skill Books, if taken out, would be invaluable, yet Song Jian hesitated for a long time before he devoured both, enhancing the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art; It was precisely because of these two Skill Books that the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art saw a significant increase, skyrocketing to 98% effectiveness, just one or two more golden-quality Skill Books, and the Thousand Swords Art could be elevated to another level; At the third stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, if I could level up the Thousand Swords Art to the sixth level, perhaps it wouldnt collapse midway anymore? Song Jian thought to himself, secretly looking forward to the power of the third stage of the Thousand Swords Art; After restoring his status completely, Song Jian continued to move forward and soon arrived in front of the fifth BOSS, deciding to use the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash once to see the power of this skill. This was a BOSS resembling an Ancient War Tree, from afar, it looked like a giant tree, and only upon approaching, would the tree transform into a humanoid shape. This BOSS has over a million Vitality Points, if the tenfold damage of the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash isnt triggered, it might be hard to instantly kill this BOSS, Song Jian contemplated inwardly; Just then, the ground suddenly shook, and a sapling the size of a football suddenly appeared out of nowhere, emitting a sharp screech, and bouncing toward Song Jian to collide with him; This was a skill of the corrupted demonic ancient tree, Summoning Saplings, which could summon saplings that were capable of invisibility and would attack any enemy that came near; A typical move for a BOSSit would fill its surroundings with saplings as a warning. In Hard difficulty, Song Jian had witnessed this tactic and, just like now, when he approached within ten meters of the ancient tree, an invisible sapling discovered him, directly initiating combat. But in True difficulty, Song Jian had not expected to encounter a sapling while still more than thirty meters from the BOSS; Pfft~ A damage number exceeding six hundred floated above Song Jians head, and while the sapling could also trigger a slowing effect, it got nullified by his talent skill Thick Skin. If this effect couldnt be nullified, a BOSS with a charge-like ability would come storming over, then execute a trample-like ability to instantly kill the slowed player; Boom The massive figure of the corrupted demonic ancient tree, like a speeding train, charged toward Song Jian. Its speed seemed faster than in Hard difficulty, and in a few seconds, it was already upon him, its spiky body slamming into Song Jian with ferocity; At that moment, Song Jian didnt bother to execute the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, instead, he used the Soul Wander skill, allowing the BOSSs charge to pass through his body without causing any damage; Sword Qi surged throughout his body toward the Sky-breaking Sword, the blades surface shimmering with specks of crystal light, like stars, while a crescent moon emerged above the corrupted demonic ancient trees head, initially thin but gradually growing fuller and turning into a full moon; In Song Jians hands, the long sword swung forward involuntarily, a dazzling sword light dispersing all other light as it fiercely flew toward the BOSS; Like a white cloud, the sword energy completely enveloped the round moon above the BOSSs head, shrouding the colossal form of the BOSS in a dazzling sword light; PS: Thank you Su Poman for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 959 - 960 Devil Vine_1 Chapter 959: Chapter 960 Devil Vine_1 Chapter 959: Chapter 960 Devil Vine_1 After releasing the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, Song Jian didnt even glance at the effects before he directly entered the Shattered Divine Realm. Just as his figure vanished, a surging wave of energy passed right through where he had just been standing; A massive sword wound appeared on the surface of the corrupted demonic ancient tree, nearly splitting its body in two. This strike caused over three hundred thousand damage to the corrupted ancient tree, but it did not trigger a tenfold critical hit, failing to finish it off instantly; This, this feelingits too painful! Song Jian lay weakly on a patch of grass, completely drained, unable even to move a finger; Not only had his Vitality Points been depleted, but his Mental Strength and Sword Qi Value were also exhausted. Song Jian felt as if he had been hollowed out, stuck in a state of weakness that was locked in place, and he had to endure it for five minutes; At that moment, Song Jian was immensely grateful for possessing the Shattered Divine Realm. Although he had already entered it, there was still a faint connection with the outside world. He could sense the impact energy that had nearly killed him a moment ago. This energys power was by no means inferior to a full-force release of his Sword Qi, and in terms of range and impact, it was much stronger. In terms of cutting and sharpness, his Sword Qi might only be slightly better; This skill should only be used to finish off an enemy, not to start a fight! Song Jian ruefully summarized his experience with trying the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash; Five minutes felt like a more torturous ordeal than a slow execution to Song Jian. Every cell in his body was frantically signaling him to replenish nutrients, but he was powerless to do anything; This torture was the ultimate test of his willpower. If he had been a person of slightly weaker will, he might have thought about how to commit suicide and escape this suffering. But in his current state, even the thought of suicide was a luxury; Five minutes seemed to drag on for an eternity, but thankfully, everything has an end. After five minutes, Song Jians Vitality Points, Spirit Points, and Sword Qi Value began to slowly recover. Strength refilled his body once again, like clear water flowing into a dry riverbed, making him feel reborn; After half a minute more, Song Jian finally fully recovered. The moment he left the Shattered Divine Realm, he saw that the BOSSs Vitality Points had also recovered by ten or so thousand. The damage caused by the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash had been effectively halved; Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Thousand Swords Art! With a soft shout, Song Jian fiercely swung the Sky-breaking Sword forward. Sixty Spirit Swords traced crimson arcs through the air, flying towards the corrupted Devil Tree; Boom boom boom~ The power of the Thousand Swords Art was even greater than he had imagined. A series of critical hits floated up from the Devil Tree. Even without triggering the second stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, the sixty Spirit Swords still dealt over three hundred thousand damage to it; A vast red lotus enveloped the corrupted Devil Tree BOSS, and countless Sword Qi ablaze with flames continuously strangled it; It seems that Red Lotus Karma Fire has a strong restraining effect on it. The damage it inflicts is much greater than that on other BOSSes? Song Jian stroked his chin, watching the Devil Tree burn fiercely as if it were a giant torch, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face; Without even reaching the second stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, the corrupted Devil Tree was directly burned to ashes. It seemed that this corrupted demonic ancient tree had a negative resistance to fire; otherwise, it wouldnt have been reduced to this state by the fire so quickly; Among a pile of ashes, two items emitting a purple-red glow were particularly conspicuous amidst a heap of blue-green items. Song Jian rushed straight towards these two items because he saw one of them was actually a scroll, which seemed to be a Skill Book; Thousand Swords Art can finally be upgraded to level six! Song Jian secretly thrilled. If Thousand Swords Art reached level six, he estimated it could sustain the third stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Song Jian was eager to try the power of that hand in the third stage to see how strong it actually was; However, when Song Jian picked up the skill scroll radiating purple-red light, he immediately froze, his face showing a hesitant expression. This scroll turned out to be a special general-purpose skill scroll with only one effect: it could raise the defense level of a players equipment by one tier; The equipment defense level means that cloth armor professions could wear leather armor, leather armor professions could wear chainmail, chainmail professions could wear plate armor, and plate armor professions were already at their highest, unable to improve further. If a plate armor professional acquired this skill scroll, their only option would be to sell it; But Song Jian was somewhat reluctant to part with such a special and rare universal skill, which was much more precious than a profession skill of the same tier. To use it up as a consumable to enhance the proficiency of Thousand Swords Art seemed like a waste of heavenly gifts; Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If I use it, Ill be able to wear chainmail Song Jian thought to himself. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to use the skill scroll for himself; A flash of purple-red light passed, and Song Jian didnt feel any different. In his inventory, he had an epic-grade chainmail chest piece that had been unwearable, but now he could put it on; Song Jian did not hesitate to switch to this chainmail. Not to mention other attributes, the defense and resistance alone surpassed two pieces of leather armor of the same quality. With a full set of such equipment, coupled with Song Jians fearsome attack power, he believed that even if he encountered a second-tier combatant, Song Jian would have the confidence to engage in a fight; The other epic-grade item was not equipment either, but a fist-sized dark red seed named Devil Vine. Its effect was to allow a wood-type battle pet to ascend one tier and gain an additional effect called Incidental Devil Vine; Incidental Devil Vine? Isnt that like a battle pet for a players battle pet? Song Jian looked at the attributes of the Devil Vine and couldnt help but smile; the Incidental Devil Vine could only attach to wood-type battle pets. If the wood-type battle pet died, then the Devil Vine would also perish, and even if the wood-type battle pet was resurrected later, the Incidental Devil Vine would not come back to life. Therefore, its primary use was to raise the tier of a wood-type battle pet; Although Song Jian didnt have a wood-type battle pet, in the Manor Castle, there was a bloodthirsty, sinister, toxic tree named Alex, which was actually the largest Guardian of the entire Manor Castle, much stronger than defensive structures like Arrow Towers and Catapults. Alex was already an Elite-Level BOSS, its root system so extensive that it spread throughout the underground of the Manor Castle; Previously, Alex could only guard one wall, but now, all the walls of the Manor Castle, which is also the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, were covered with Alexs robust root system, looking as if the walls were clad in a layer of hard armor; If the Devil Vine was used on it, Alex would become even more powerful, and hence the defensive strength of the Manor Castle, and thus the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, would also be significantly enhanced; PS: Thanks to Su Poman for the gift of 300 QiDian coins~ PS: Thanks to Book Friend 20200119155634890 for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 960 - 961 The Guardian Boss_1 Chapter 960: Chapter 961: The Guardian Boss_1 Chapter 960: Chapter 961: The Guardian Boss_1 ` Phew, only the final Overlord-class BOSS remains, which is also the most powerful BOSS in the entire dungeon. Song Jian followed the passage and looked ahead. The entire Abyssal Shadow dungeon was almost an exact replica of the Abyssal Hell, with lava and flowing magma rivers everywhere. Apart from Abyssal creatures, no other lifeforms could survive here. If a players fire resistance wasnt above sixty points, just standing here would cause continuous loss of Vitality; The last guardian BOSS of the Abyssal Shadow was located in the middle of a magma lake. From a distance, it appeared to be a human strolling on an island within a lava lake; In reality, this final BOSS had three forms: one human, one Elf, and the ultimate form, the Magic Dragon; In its human form, the BOSS was a Mage; in its Elf form, it was an Elf Swordsman, whereas the Magic Dragon form was the BOSSs ultimate form. It possessed formidable defenses and attacks. Song Jian thought that even the ancient Giant Dragon Clan couldnt possibly be a match for this Magic Dragon if it wasnt that its Vitality Points were permanently locked at 30%; In the real difficulty level of the dungeon, all BOSSs alert ranges had been significantly increased. Song Jian didnt dare get too close, only watching the BOSSs attributes from a distance; Hiss, it actually has two million and eight hundred thousand Vitality Points? Song Jian couldnt help but suck in a breath of cold air, looking at the long Vitality bar of the BOSS suddenly filled him with a sense of despair; It was too high; even with a forty-person team capable of withstanding the BOSSs attacks, they likely couldnt keep up their Spirit Points and mana till the end; Song Jian took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the Magma Lake. This was the last BOSS of the dungeon. If he gave up now, he would have to wait another seven days to attempt to clear this difficulty level of the dungeon, and therefore the territory expansion campaign would be pushed back another seven days; Song Jian had a vague feeling that a great danger was slowly approaching. Now, he must use every possible means to increase his strength. The best would be to clear it in one go. Even if he failed, as long as he could retreat in time to the Shattered Divine Realm, there wouldnt be any danger to his life. He struck first with Thousand Swords Art, pouring over a thousand points of Sword Qi Value into the Sky-breaking Sword all at once. The epic-level Sky-breaking Sword glowed with dazzling sword light. Even though Song Jian had not yet entered the final BOSSs alert range, this astonishing Sword Qi also attracted the BOSSs attention, and it looked towards Song Jian; Sixty Spirit Swords blazing with fierce Red Lotus Karma Fire tore through the skies, emitting sharp whistles as they flew towards the BOSS. Countless Spirit Swords hacked away, directly causing the BOSS to lose over two hundred thousand Vitality Points; Hum~ A dazzling white light appeared on the surface of the BOSSs body, which was a magical shield favored by magical classesa legendary skill much coveted by all mages. A fully leveled magic shield could even have defenses not inferior to plate armor, a life-saving defensive skill that all magical professions coveted. Most importantly, the magic shield consumed mana Points. As long as the magical classes still had mana, the magic shield would never shatter; For others, this was a very troublesome skill, but for Song Jian, it was virtually a BUG. How could a human Mage still be considered a Mage if it ran out of mana? If it had been another team where the damage output wasnt sufficient, they wouldnt be able to drain the BOSSs mana in one go. After a while, the BOSS would actively cancel the magic shield; But now, Song Jian didnt give the BOSS the chance to remove the magic shield voluntarily. A huge red lotus slowly bloomed. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was triggered, the BOSSs mana Points rapidly decreased at a visible speed, like a flood that had breached its levee. When the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation triggered its second tier and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared, nearly one hundred thousand mana Points of the BOSS were drained in an instant; A massive sword swung toward the BOSS, striking its neck. The blood-splattered sword inflicted a critical hit, chopping off the BOSSs head; The BOSSs head flew into mid-air, revealing a sinister smile to Song Jian before slowly fading away, dissolving into sparkling white lights and vanishing; Song Jian had never encountered such a situation before, but to have pushed the BOSS to its second phase so easily was a delightful surprise; The headless body of the BOSS didnt fall but stood for a moment, before its entire body dispersed and disappeared from sight. ` A grand voice echoed over the Magma Lake; This world is merely a stepping stone, the goal of Abyssal Hell is that real world! We are all but pitiful playthings sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Humans, fear, scream, death is your destiny, but I, the eighth Abyssal demon lord, am immortal! Boom~ A burst of black flames ignited out of nowhere as an Elf warrior clad in black tight-fitting chainmail appeared before Song Jian, his handsome face bearing a wicked smile; The BOSS raised the sword in his hand and pointed it at Song Jian with a smile, Human, you have no idea the greatness you are up against! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly, the hard difficulty levels gatekeeper BOSS usually didnt talk so much! At this moment, the cooldown time for the Thousand Swords Art had ended, but his Sword Qi Value couldnt be restored to maximum just yet. Song Jians figure flickered, and like lightning, he charged towards the BOSS; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! In an instant, Song Jian covered the distance of more than ten meters in less than a second, appearing before the BOSS and stabbing his Sky-breaking Sword toward the BOSSs chest; Clang~ A crisp collision sound rang out, and Song Jian immediately felt his Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill get interrupted; looking up, he saw that the Sky-breaking Sword had been parried; If the first sword did not hit the opponent, then the subsequent moves could not be executed; Not bad speed, but the damage is a bit low! The BOSS smiled slightly, his figure turned, and he swung his sword at Song Jian; It was within Song Jians expectations that the BOSS could parry the Mysterious Moonlight Sword; after all, in hard difficulty, the BOSS had already blocked it once. With even stronger power in the real difficulty, parrying was naturally within possibility. Song Jian only intended to rush forward quickly to get close to the BOSS. Seeing the BOSS swing his sword at him, Song Jian swung his sword to block, clashing fiercely with the BOSS; The BOSSs sword skills were slightly superior to Song Jians, but not to the extent of completely overpowering Song Jian. In terms of attributes, Song Jian was even stronger than the BOSS in Elf form. The two fought back and forth on the small island in the Magma Lake, exchanging blows more than a dozen times in an instant. Song Jian lost nearly two thousand Vitality Points, while the BOSS also lost five to six thousand of health; Comparatively speaking, Song Jian was at a slight disadvantage, after all, the BOSS still had over two million Vitality Points. A few thousand points for him were practically negligible, like being tickled, but for Song Jian, two thousand points of Vitality was already close to one-fifth of his total health; Hum~ The slender tip of the BOSSs sword suddenly burst into a dazzling ray of light; Song Jian narrowed his eyes and subconsciously executed the Soul Wander skill. As his body turned into a transparent soul state, his vision was instantly blinded by a dazzling sword glare. Song Jian could feel the BOSSs stabbing speed reaching an astonishing degree, capable of thrusting more than thirty swords in a second. Had he not activated Soul Wander, that strike could have instantly killed him! Chapter 961 - 962 Magic Dragon Form_1 Chapter 961: Chapter 962 Magic Dragon Form_1 Chapter 961: Chapter 962 Magic Dragon Form_1 Song Jian could feel the BOSSs thin sword constantly piercing his body, but it couldnt cause him any harm; nearly four seconds of immunity to damage made the BOSSs move completely ineffective; In fact, this move was similar to the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, but the Thrust Sword move performed by the BOSS didnt have the effect of knocking him into the air; however, the damage each strike caused was several times that of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, and even a melee armored warrior, if caught off guard, could be instantly killed by the BOSS; Song Jian quickly retreated, his Sword Qi already brimming; as he retreated, he swung forward, sending dozens of Spirit Swords rushing towards the BOSS, Karmic Fire Red Lotus rising, followed by a loud explosion, and above the BOSSs head, a series of damage points in the tens of thousands floated up; The last Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword violently slashed at the BOSS; this time, it did not trigger the previous beheading effect, it only caused nearly a hundred thousand points of damage to the BOSS; Seeing the hand that had been forming dissipate again, Song Jian felt a twinge of regret in his heart. It was such a pityif only the level of Thousand Swords Art was a bit higher; S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The BOSSs Vitality Points had dropped below two million, but for Song Jian, it was still a despairingly high number. The BOSS, enveloped in roaring flames, charged at Song Jian; During the sprint, the BOSSs body slightly shuddered and immediately blurred, and moments later, three identical BOSSes appeared in front of Song Jian; Sword Shadow Clone! Song Jian immediately used the clone skill as well, though he had one fewer clone than the BOSS; Thousand Swords Art! The clones, upon appearing, directly used the most powerful skill, dozens of Spirit Swords rushing towards the three identical BOSSes; the Spirit Swords were almost evenly distributed across each BOSS, and from the damage dealt, Song Jian immediately locked onto the BOSSs true body. He executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, his figure darting towards the BOSSs true body like lightning; The BOSSs clones did take damage, but for Song Jian, the damage from the clones was completely bearable. Enduring the clones attacks, Song Jian and the BOSSs true body were locked in combat, while the Sword Shadow Clones also targeted the true body and joined the attack; Hum~ Another dazzling light burst forth from the BOSSs long sword as Song Jians figure hastily retreated, but the clone swung its sword and charged at the BOSS; Swish swish swish~ Bright white lights sparkled in the air, crisscrossing like a spider web, enveloping the clone within, and moments later, the clone was chopped into seven or eight pieces and dissipated into a puff of black smoke; Song Jian could endure the BOSSs regular attack damage, but the skills power was too great and could easily kill him with his seven or eight thousand Vitality Points in an instant; hence, whenever the BOSS used a skill, Song Jian had to evade even faster; This is just the second phase. The third phases Magic Dragon almost exclusively uses wide-area attacks; you cant even dodge them, you just have to withstand them, Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, a pair of steel wings appeared behind him; Summoning the steel wings was not for speed but to enhance defense; moreover, at critical moments, the steel wings could also serve as shields to take the brunt of the damage. The Elf form of the BOSS dealt such high physical damage; The BOSSs Vitality Points were too high. If it was a BOSS on hard difficulty, two Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formations would have already taken it to the third phase, the Magic Dragon form; but now, the Elf form of the BOSS was still energetic, forcing Song Jian into a continuous retreat; Song Jians Vitality Points kept decreasing. Even with regular attacks, Song Jian found it extremely difficult to cope. The adversarys sword skill was too strongif it wasnt for Song Jian exchanging blow for blow, he probably wouldnt have been able to inflict any effective damage on the BOSS; Gulp gulp~ Another Advanced Healing Potion was poured into the air; now as soon as the cooldown was up, Song Jian would take it without hesitation. Furthermore, there were other recovery items with different cooldowns from the potion, all of which were being rapidly consumed. Boom! The bosss fine sword once again clashed with Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword, a great force sent Song Jian retreating three to four meters. The moment the cooldown for Thousand Swords Art was up, Song Jian didnt even think before swinging his sword down to chop; An overwhelming burst of Sword Qi surged out, more than a thousand Sword Qi Points once again depleted entirely; however, Song Jian faintly felt that every time he used up the Sword Qi, its recovery rate seemed to increase slightly. This change was too subtle to easily notice, but after many times, the accumulation made Song Jian aware of some abnormalities. Sixty Spirit Swords slashed towards the boss. Even the boss couldnt help but frown at this sight; it was an insolvable attack. If these Spirit Swords had real sword bodies, the boss could definitely deflect them one by one with sword skill, but these Spirit Swords were formed from Sword Qi, utterly impervious to defense, leaving no choice but to endure the brutal onslaught. Boom boom boom~ Every Spirit Sword that struck the boss erupted in a violent explosion, creating bursts of flames on the bosss body, the intense impact preventing the boss from continuing its assault! Soon after, a massive red lotus bloomed slowly. When it reached full bloom, it was the Sword Formations most powerful moment, and a damage figure exceeding a hundred thousand floated up slowly from above the bosss head. Then, the fully bloomed lotus, like one withering, began to close slowly, as if nurturing a seed within. A Red Lotus Sword shining with sword light started to emerge slowly in the air; The boss let out an annoyed roar, pulling its cape behind itself, and suddenly transformed into a shroud of black mist, enveloping its entire body; Seeing this scene, Song Jians lips curled up slightly. This was the bosss only defensive move in its Elf formthe cape turned black mist, granting immunity to physical attacks. However, correspondingly, damage from other attributes was increased by 300%. One must know that although the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword was condensed from Sword Qi, because of the mutation in the Thousand Swords Art, it now possessed fire attribute damage. Not only did the bosss move fail to immunize against the damage from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, it actually made the damage triple; During the hard difficulty, Song Jian had already witnessed this move. He hadnt expected that in the real difficulty, this boss would still use this move to fend off the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword! Let me add a little something to this! Song Jian chuckled with a hee-hee, and his Vertical eye opened on his forehead. A dazzling beam of light burst forth, shooting towards the rolling black mist; The enhanced Vertical eyes gaze of death was true damage, inflicting five hundred points of true damage every second, which, upon striking the black mist, instantly triggered a triple critical hit, five damage numbers, each over one thousand five hundred points, floated up above the bosss head. A painful roar from the boss echoed from within the black mist, and just at that moment, a sword light like a white silk ribbon fell from the sky. In an instant, it seemed as if the entire space was cleaved in two by this sword; Boom! With a loud noise, the boss was directly sliced out of the black mist by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, and a damage figure of over six hundred thousand floated up from its head, its Vitality Points plummeting by more than half; PS: Thanks to Chen Chen Hahaha for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 962 - 963 Hidden Effects_1 Chapter 962: Chapter 963 Hidden Effects_1 Chapter 962: Chapter 963 Hidden Effects_1 Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian and the Elf-form BOSS had been entangled for several minutes, a Thousand Swords Art every ten seconds rapidly decreasing the BOSSs Vitality Points, but Song Jian was not without injury. Whether it was the BOSSs skills or normal attacks, both made Song Jian feel overwhelmed. After all, the BOSSs attacks were not to be underestimated; Song Jian didnt know how many high-level healing potions he had consumed, he felt that walking now gave a clang. His stomach was full of high-level healing potions; Watching the BOSS, holding a rapier and kneeling on one knee with thick black energy emanating from its body, Song Jian let out a breath and quickly sat down to keep chugging healing potions; Song Jian had already triggered the BOSSs third phase change. Unless he hid in the Shattered Divine Realm, there was no longer any chance to administer healing potions to himself. The Abyssal Dragons attacks were almost all wide-ranging. Even if he took healing potions, he couldnt endure the damage long enough to replenish his Vitality Points; After restoring himself to optimal condition, Song Jian looked at the BOSS, with less than one million Vitality Points left, and suddenly felt an impulse to execute the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash again. He knew that if he triggered a tenfold critical hit, this BOSS could be instantly killed by him; However, Song Jian had not yet found a method to guarantee a tenfold critical hit. If he couldnt trigger a critical hit, the damage of about a hundred thousand and the painful recovery period of five minutes made the choice easy for Song Jian; If it werent for this tenfold critical hit, Id really like to feed this skill directly to the Thousand Swords Art for an upgrade! Song Jian muttered to himself, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword forward, and casting the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art at the BOSS that had transformed into a Magic Dragon state; The damage of the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, compared to other sword techniques, was indeed much higher. If it were other players, they probably wouldnt easily give up this skill, even though using it would lead to five minutes of vulnerability; But if he couldnt trigger a tenfold critical hit, the damage from the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash wouldnt even match the first tier of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, not to mention the second-tier Red Lotus Sword, and the third tier which was temporarily unsustainable; Song Jian made up his mind that he would only try the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash one more time. If he still couldnt trigger a tenfold critical hit, then he would dispose of it; Dozens of Spirit Swords flew towards the Magic Dragon. This time, the Thousand Swords Art didnt produce the pleasantly surprising bonus damage. The Karmic Fire attribute damage also seemed to be suppressed to the limit, given that the Abyssal Dragon could control Abyssal Magic Fire, which had an extremely high resistance to fire; In the first phase, Thousand Swords Art only caused a hundred ten thousand damage to the BOSS. This was lower than the average damage. And among the Sixty Spirit Swords, not one triggered a critical hit or a damage amplification effect, which confirmed Song Jians understanding of his own rotten luck; Seeing the huge Magic Dragon BOSS tightly bound by a red lotus in the center, and then a Red Lotus Sword, flashing with soaring Sword Qi, falling from the sky, fiercely chopping at the back of the Magic Dragons neck. Before the Magic Dragon could resist or unleash its skills, Song Jian gritted his teeth, preparing to experience a feeling of complete exhaustion and fiercely slashed at the BOSS with his sword! Eclipse, Shattered Light Slash! A light shout, and it seemed as if the light in the entire space dimmed. A bright moon appeared above the Magic Dragon BOSSs head. At this moment, the Magic Dragon BOSS was raising its head, emitting a deep roar. The Abyss energy on its body surface rolled like a dense fog, and even the skies above the instance began to gather thick clouds of darkness; Song Jian knew this was the BOSSs first wide-ranging attack, almost screen-filling damage, and no matter how far one stood, they would be hit; Just then, a dazzling sword light zipped towards the BOSS at a speed that seemed to rip through time and space. A mist covered the entire moon above the BOSSs head. At this moment, the BOSS, shrouded in darkness, whether it was the rolling Abyss energy or the special effects of the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, cloaked the location of the Magic Dragon in a dark fog; Swipe~ The sound of a blade slicing into the body echoed throughout the entire instance. Right after Song Jian unleashed that strike, he entered the Shattered Divine Realm without even sparing a glance at the damage inflicted on the BOSS. It must be understood that Song Jians Vitality Points were already locked at one. As soon as the BOSSs skill was released, no matter where Song Jian stood, he would have been attacked. When that happened, he could only once again trigger Enemy of Death God to narrowly escape doom! Bearing pain akin to being devoured by thousands of ants, Song Jian secretly vowed in his heart, If this doesnt trigger a tenfold critical hit damage, then this Eclipse Shattered Light Slash skill will definitely be devoured by my Thousand Swords Art in revenge. This was, after all, an epic-level skill. Even at sixth level, the Thousand Swords Art could have its proficiency increased by at least one-third; The pain was just too much, as if countless thin blades were slicing his muscles, or as if ten thousand ants had burrowed into Song Jians body and were constantly gnawing at it; The five minutes felt like an eternity, and each moment brought immense suffering to Song Jian. It was during this time that he suddenly received a system notification; System: You have endured the torment of pain and persevered, your Willpower has increased by 1 point. Note that each use of this skill may have a chance to enhance the users hidden attributes! Song Jian was taken aback, looking over the system message again and again. This skill could actually improve hidden attributes? And it wasnt just Willpowerother hidden attributes could also have a chance to increase? Should I still devour this skill then? Song Jian suddenly became hesitant. It was known that, although hidden attributes might not immediately enhance combat power, they were irreplaceable in many aspects. Most importantly, free attribute points could not increase hidden attributesthey could only be improved through chance or golden attribute points; But often, players couldnt even see their hidden attributes, and many didnt even know they had such attributes. Even Song Jian had only unlocked Willpower as a hidden attribute. Therefore, even when obtaining golden attribute points, most people would just add them to their main attributes; Damn it, this skill even has hidden effects. Its real purpose isnt for battling enemies, but for enhancing ones hidden attributes. No wonder its side effects are so severe! Song Jian suddenly felt that the five minutes of weakness didnt seem that painful anymore. After five minutes, the weakened state finally disappeared. Song Jian quickly pulled out a bottle of honey wine and guzzled it down. Being drained of Vitality Points, Spirit Points, and even Sword Qi Value felt terribly uncomfortable, a torture right down to the cellular level. Song Jian felt that having the courage to use it a second time, after trying once, was already quite brave; Having recovered, Song Jian came out from the Shattered Divine Realm. At this moment, the carcass of a colossal Magic Dragon lay across a small island in the middle of the Magma Lake. Flipping through the battle records, he saw that his final strike, Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, had actually triggered tenfold critical hit damage, dealing over one million three hundred thousand damage; Although it caused several hundred thousand points of overflow damage, the result was the sameit instantly killed the last BOSS. Hey, I scored an epic item! Song Jians eyes fell on a purple-red glowing piece of loot, but while looting, he first picked up a golden-quality Skill Book; Chapter 963 - 964 Hidden BOSS_1 Chapter 963: Chapter 964 Hidden BOSS_1 Chapter 963: Chapter 964 Hidden BOSS_1 After the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art devoured another golden-quality Skill Book, it could be upgraded by six levels. That was why Song Jian was quick to pick up the golden-quality Skill Book first. Glancing at it, he saw that it was a Skill Book for Shield Warriors, named Shield Impact. The effect was to block an attack head-on, doubling defense capabilities, and upon a successful block, it would rebound 150% of the damage inflicted back to the attacker; This was considered a top-tier skill for those wielding shields, not just for Shield Warriors. Any class that used a shield could learn this skill. If sold, this Skill Book would be worth at least a million Doomsday Coins; Devour! With a single thought from Song Jian, the Skill Book in his hand disappeared, and the Thousand Swords Art leveled up to six; The level six Thousand Swords Art underwent a qualitative enhancement. The number of Spirit Swords significantly increased from the original six to sixty, directly jumping to a range between ten and one hundred and ten. Furthermore, each Spirit Swords damage increased to (weapon damage * 180%), more than doubling the overall might. Even without the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it could inflict over three hundred thousand, nearly four hundred thousand damage to monsters of the same level, of course, that was with the number of Spirit Swords reaching one hundred and ten; Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, I should be able to sustain the third stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, right? Song Jian thought to himself, barely resisting the urge to find a formidable BOSS to test his skills; The task of killing ten dominion-level BOSSes for the Sword Immortals journey was already 90% complete. He just needed one more dominion-level BOSS to finish the first step of the Sword Immortals path; Clearly, this first step was merely an initial test. One needed the strength to slay ten dominion-level BOSSes to move on to the subsequent stages; A substantial amount of Soul Energy poured into the Shattered Divine Realm all at once. A light rain continued to drizzle from the sky without cease, and, at last, rivers and lakes began to flow once more. The land was reviving, grass and forests were slowly coming back to life; although the process was gradual, it was a good sign; To fully repair the Shattered Divine Realm, relying solely on slaying monsters for Soul Energy wouldnt suffice. Divine power was necessary to achieve complete restoration, but at the very least, the environment could be improved; Having upgraded the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian turned his attention to the other spoils of battle. Emitting a purplish-red quality glow was a halberd, a secondary hand weapon, throwable to deal damage to enemies within an eighty-five-meter range. Moreover, it could damage all enemies along its trajectory; Never mind the damage it dealt; the mere eighty-five-meter range was enough to make many ranged professions green with envy. Keep in mind, even for ranged professions like Archers, without range-increasing skills, their maximum range would probably fall short of this halberd. Whats most important is that this halberd was a universal weapon. Even Mages, if they met the strength requirement, could pick it up and use it. Throwing it into the auction house, if the Mage class didnt have a better wand, its believed that many Mages who met the strength criteria would fiercely compete with Warriors for this weapon. With so many contenders, this weapon would certainly fetch an exorbitantly high price at auction; The attributes of this weapon were also exceptional; even Song Jian was covetously eyeing it. If it werent for class restrictions, he would have even wanted to equip the weapon himself; Even ordinary Swordmen could outfit their off-hand slot with a shield or other off-hand weapon, but for the epic class of Sword Master, Song Jian still had his off-hand slot empty, not outfitting it with any weapon; It wasnt that he couldnt equip it, but once equipped, all damage and attributes were weakened by eighty percent. In the face of the overwhelming damage from the Sky-breaking Sword and Thousand Swords Art, a secondary weapon was simply a burden; However, Song Jian knew that the off-hand slot of a Sword Master was supposed to be for a flying sword, but unfortunately, Song Jian hadnt managed to obtain a flying sword up to now. A common-quality longsword not only increased consumption but also couldnt withstand the prolonged erosion of Sword Qi. Only a sword of Sky-breaking Sword quality could endure the Sword Qi erosion; After toying with it in his hands for a while, Song Jian sighed and put it into his inventory. The rest of the items were mostly materials. This time, he had harvested over three hundred pounds of Magic Dragon bones alone, among which a Demonic Dragon Skull was emitting a golden glow. It wasnt just an exceptional golden-quality material for forging a top-notch helmet but could also be used as a decoration, hung on the wall of a room to display might; Even the Abyssal Shadow of the difficult difficulty hadnt dropped such a Demonic Dragon Skull, only the true difficulty dungeon would drop it, and it was a symbol of having completed the true difficulty dungeon; After picking up all the spoils of war, Song Jian was surprised to find that the system hadnt broadcasted throughout the city that he had completed the Abyssal Shadow on true difficulty; It should be noted that after the difficult difficulty was completed, the system had broadcasted it throughout the city three times. Half a month ago, not a single team could raid the difficult difficulty. Half a month later, Song Jian didnt believe that anyone could complete the Abyssal Shadow dungeon on true difficulty. Otherwise, Wang Qi would have informed him for sure; Could it be that the dungeon isnt finished yet? Song Jian said with some surprise. In the difficult difficulty dungeon, this was indeed the last BOSS, but in true difficulty Maybe theres a hidden BOSS? Song Jian thought to himself as he began to look around. This Magma Lake was already the end of the dungeon. If there really was a hidden BOSS, it could only appear near the Magma Lake or maybe even at the bottom of the Magma Lake; Song Jians fire resistance was very high, but fighting in the Magma Lake still posed significant limits. If the final hidden BOSS really was at the bottom of the Magma Lake, he would have to lure it ashore to fight; However, ten minutes passed, and the dungeon was silent without any signs of a hidden BOSS appearing. Song Jians brow furrowed tightlyit couldnt possibly be that he had to search for the BOSS in the Magma Lake himself, could it? This level of difficulty seemed a bit too much; Just then, Song Jian finally received a system message that came late; System: You have killed the Abyssal Shadow (true difficulty) hidden BOSS, Demonic Dragon Evil Soul. This BOSS cannot drop any loot. You have gained 668 million experience points and your level has increased by one; System: You have cleared the Abyssal Shadow (true difficulty). Your reputation with the Abyssal Clan has decreased by ten thousand points, and your relationship with the Abyssal Clan is now Hatred; System: You have cleared the Abyssal Shadow (true difficulty). Your reputation with the human race has increased by five thousand points, and your reputation within the human race has reached Revered; System: You have cleared the Abyssal Shadow (true difficulty), please choose one of the following options for disposition: Plunder, Occupy, Destroy! PS: Thanks to Bao Xue Xin for the gift of 200 Doomsday Coins~ Chapter 964 - 965 Destroy_1 Chapter 964: Chapter 965 Destroy_1 Chapter 964: Chapter 965 Destroy_1 The last hidden BOSS is the Demonic Dragon Evil Soul? Song Jian was taken aback, then a strange smile crept onto his face; You see, when any sovereign-level BOSS was killed, its soul would automatically be absorbed by the Shattered Divine Realm, becoming the power to repair the realm. This guardian BOSS was no exception. After Song Jian killed it, its soul was turned into the power of souls by the Divine Realm, used to heal itself. Thus, the final hidden BOSS was actually annihilated by the Shattered Divine Realm! This turned out to be a blessing in disguise! Song Jian shook his head and mused to himself; System: You have killed ten sovereign-level BOSSes, Path of the Sword Immortal first-tier task completed, received 1 golden skill point, which can be used to upgrade any skill by one level! System: Path of the Sword Immortal second-tier task has commenced. Task details: Reach level fifty, pass the second-tier combat power assessment with a grade of A or above; failing to meet the task requirement results in Path of the Sword Immortal task failure; That hidden BOSS, the Demonic Dragon Evil Soul, turned out to be a sovereign-level BOSS as well? A joyous smile appeared on Song Jians face. The ten sovereign-level BOSSes required by the Path of the Sword Immortal task were all completed after getting through the Abyssal Demon Shadow instance; However, the fifty-level and second-tier combat power assessment of the second stage were still quite a distance away for Song Jian. Although his level had risen by one, reaching forty-six, he was only four levels shy of fifty. Yet, for ordinary players, the battle experience needed for these four levels would likely require grinding for a years worth of monsters; After reaching level forty-six and gaining an ordinary skill point, along with one golden skill point from completing the first tier of the task, Song Jian didnt hesitate to use the ordinary skill point on Sword Control Skill. At level four, Sword Control Skill increased his Sword Qi Value by a hundred points, Sword Control +1, and it also made the power of the Sword Immortal 5% stronger when used; The enhancement of Sword Control Skill could only be considered standard, still in the realm of quantity accumulation, without any significant changes; But when Song Jian used the golden skill point on Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, the enhancement of Thousand Swords Art gave him quite a shock; You know, after previously upgrading his Sword Control Skill to level six, the number of Spirit Swords summoned had already increased significantly. Level seven Sword Control Skill doubled the number of Spirit Swords from level sixs base, reaching between 20 to 220 Spirit Swords. Each Spirit Swords power also increased to 200% of weapon power, the attack range increased by two hundred meters to a total of twelve hundred meters, and the Sword Qi consumption also doubled, reaching six hundred points; Previously, to enhance his Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian had been calculating how many Skill Books would be needed and how much proficiency could be increased. Now, having jumped two levels at once, Song Jian couldnt wait to find a sovereign-level BOSS to test out the power of level seven Thousand Swords Art; Soon, a pale blue teleportation portal appeared on the central island of the Magma Lake. Song Jian walked towards the portal, but upon entering, he was once again presented with the instance disposal options; Loot, Occupy, Destroy! There were three options: loot meant plundering all of the instances resources, yielding a large amount of unique Abyssal materials. Moreover, the first time an instance was cleared, the loot option would provide the most abundant materials. Many special Abyssal materials would only appear during the initial looting; The second option, Occupy, would grant Song Jian ownership of the instance. Although it meant no operations could be performed on the instance, any player entering the instance would have to pay Song Jian a fee first, effectively meaning Song Jian could charge admission to enter this instance. It was a steady income choice; although one-time gains were nowhere near the first loot option, over time, the benefits from the second option could far exceed looting. The third option, Destroy, would not yield any benefits, simply eradicating the instance completely, as if it had never existed. All second and third-tier mini instances previously conquered by the City of Hopes players had been destroyed; Only this way, could they completely cut off the Abyssal Passage from these instances; Even though Abyssal Demon Shadow instances dotted the entire world, Song Jian certainly did not want Abyssal creatures popping up from his territory when the great battle kicked off, as the resulting destruction would be far too great! Destroy! Song Jian didnt hesitate to choose the third option. As a result, there were no longer any level 5 Abyssal Shadow copies left within Doomsday City. For other players, this was a loss, as they could no longer farm this level 5 dungeon; many players had not even cleared it on normal difficulty, and a wealth of equipment and materials would no longer be available to farm; Undoubtedly, quite a few players would harbor resentment towards Song Jian in secret, but there was nothing to be done. The City of Hope Alliance needed to expand its territory, and to prevent the Abyssal Passage from appearing within its domain, destroying it was the necessary choice; After selecting destruction, Song Jians figure slowly faded away at the teleportation gate, and when he reappeared, he found himself in the Manor Castle; All players near the Abyssal Shadow were almost instantly teleported out, not a single player was left to linger around the dungeon; Then, the enormous black pyramid began to shake violently, cracks appearing on the surface of the pyramid. In an instant, the black pyramid, which gleamed with a metallic luster, seemed to have weathered thousands of years; A gust of wind passed, and the pyramid started to collapse entirely, turning into a vast amount of black fine sand, swept up by the wind; In an instant, the towering pyramid, several tens of meters high, collapsed. This scene was truly shocking, and many players opened their mouths wide, displaying expressions as if theyd seen a ghost; S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its destroyed just like that? Some players couldnt believe their eyes. Even an ordinary player knew how much profit a level 5 dungeon for forty players could generateenough to make someone filthy rich overnight. But this enormous wealth, Song Jian gave up just like that! This, the benefits given up must be in the hundreds of millions, right? a player said in disbelief; Much more than that, but now we have no way to farm for equipment anymore, what a pity another lamented. Why destroy it? Wouldnt occupying it be better? someone asked. Perhaps its because the Abyssal Passage is about to open? He doesnt want the passage to appear inside Doomsday City another guessed. Hmph, I think its because this dungeon blocked the path of the City of Hope Alliances territorial expansion, so he chose to destroy it, such wild ambition another speculated with a snort. Players were abuzz with discussion about Song Jians destruction of the single level 5 dungeon, with both praise and criticism, but for Song Jian, he didnt care in the slightest about what others said. Just as Song Jian returned to the City Lord Mansion, another grand voice echoed throughout the entirety of Doomsday City; System: The City of Hope Alliance has launched a territory expansion campaign. All players affected will automatically enter a state of hostility. The territory expansion campaign will last for two hours. The campaign will start in five seconds! Watching the red light surging into the sky in the distance, a smile appeared on Song Jians face. It seemed that Wang Qi really did have a lot of faith in him; Wang Qi had launched the territorial expansion campaign just as soon as Song Jian finished the dungeon. Considering that launching such a campaign required a lot of preparation, Wang Qi must have started as soon as Song Jian entered the dungeon; Expand! I feel that we dont have much time left. We must include the entire Doomsday City in our alliances territory before the war kicks off! Song Jian thought to himself; Chapter 965 - 966 The Misty Forest_1 Chapter 965: Chapter 966: The Misty Forest_1 Chapter 965: Chapter 966: The Misty Forest_1 The territorial expansion campaign no longer required Song Jians participation. Doomsday Citys alliances had long anticipated that the City of Hope would unify the entire Doomsday City. The alliances that refused to submit had all moved to other cities, while those remaining were small guilds that hoped to join the City of Hope Alliance. They had long coveted the benefits offered by the City of Hope Alliance. Song Jians current task was to level up to fifty as soon as possible and then pass the second tier combat power assessment. Whether it was the Sword Immortal quest or preparing for the upcoming invasion of the Abyss by the Demon Clan, this was the most urgent matter. Wang Qi, do you know of any nearby places with level fifty monsters in large numbers? I plan to focus on leveling up during this period! Song Jian opened the communication channel and spoke to Wang Qi. Leveling up by fighting level fifty monsters? Wang Qi was startled and then pulled out a map of the surroundings of Doomsday City. Ever since they could leave Doomsday City, Wang Qi had dispatched a large number of people to explore the vicinity. On one hand, it was to discover resources; on the other, it was also to record the situations of the monster gathering areas nearby. There are three areas with level fifty to fifty-five monsters near Doomsday City Wang Qi said, City Lord, do you have any requirements regarding the monsters attributes? Are there any monsters with low fire resistance? Song Jian asked. One hundred kilometers to the southwest, near the edge of the Poisonous Swamp, there is an area with level fifty water elemental monsters. Theres a large number of water elementals there with very low fire resistance. One hundred and eighty kilometers to the north, there is a Misty Forest, where there are demonized treants ranging from level fifty-five to fifty-eight everywhere. According to the brothers who scouted, there is an ancient tree over a hundred meters tall in the center of the forest. If that ancient tree is a BOSS, then its at least a Lord-level BOSS, possibly higher! The fire resistance of these treants is all negative, but ordinary flames dont do much damage to them Wang Qi mentioned two areas with monsters that had low fire resistance. In Song Jians view, the Misty Forest seemed a better fit. The higher the level, the more bonus experience he would get, and he might even be able to farm a BOSS. Even if he didnt need it for himself, it would add to the City of Hope Alliances repositories, as most players could only look at but not wear equipment for level fifty. However, thinking of treants, Song Jian suddenly remembered that he seemed to have an item in his inventory that could enhance the strength of a treant, the Devil Vine. With that thought, Song Jian quickly walked out of the Manor Castle and came to the Spirit Field. The Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree had already grown to over thirty meters, and its large crown had even covered half the sunlight from the Manor Castle. However, since sunlight was rarely seen in Doomsday City, with the sky always covered with dense dark clouds and sunny days being rare, the shadow of the Poison Tree didnt really affect Song Jian much. The use of the Devil Vine was simple, only needing to be buried next to the plant-type combat pet you wish to fuse it with. Song Jian buried the Devil Vine at the feet of the slumbering Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree. Soon, a vine covered in scale-like patterns and as thick as an arm broke through the soil. It twined around the Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree, slowly climbing upwards and quickly spreading to every branch of the Poison Tree. The Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree seemed to sense something unusual and slowly opened its eyes. A pair of stout branch-like arms stretched out in front of it, gazing at the purple-black vines that appeared on its branches. In the eyes of the Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree, a look of faint understanding could be seen. Hahaha, Ive found you a companion! Song Jian patted the stout trunk of the Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree and laughed. I feel as if my strength has increased again! Alex, the Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree, spoke in a deep voice. As the Devil Vine covered its trunk, the quality of the Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree had also advanced to the next tier. At this moment, it was already a Lord-level BOSS. If it wished, it could animate all the plants within a hundred miles, turning them into warriors that obey only its command. Song Jian glanced at the sparse trees around him, thinking to himself, Maybe I should transplant Alex into the forest. This place is somewhat limiting its growth now! Originally, Alexs duty was to guard Manor Castle, but now the Manor Castle had become the City Lord Mansion of the entire City of Hope, belonging to the most strongly defended place. If the enemy could attack here, then having one more lord-level BOSS or one less wouldnt make much of a difference in the end; I could transplant it to the Shadow Forest in the Valley of the Undead. There are many Ancient Shadow Trees there. If Alex were transplanted, it might bring to life a good number of Ancient War Trees! Song Jian thought to himself, But then, the mining of Shadow Wood would be affected The development of the Valley of the Undead was an important financial source for the City of Hope Alliance. If an ordinary player gained all the resources of the Valley of the Undead, they could lie in bed and count money every day. But for the development of a city, the revenue from resource development in the Valley of the Undead seemed like a drop in the bucket. That was why Song Jian had to set up his own merchant caravan. Alex seemed very interested in the Devil Vine that had suddenly appeared on its body, constantly pulling on the Devil Vine to test its tenacity. After observing for a while, and seeing that the Bloody Yin Soul Poison Tree fused with the Devil Vine showed no abnormalities, Song Jian turned around and left Manor Castle, heading toward the foggy forest outside Doomsday City; The monsters inside Doomsday City were mostly under level fifty, with the highest strength being only at the peak of second-tier combat power. Such monsters no longer posed a threat to Song Jian, who naturally gave up on leveling up within Doomsday City, only lending a hand when the players of the alliance needed help; Walking out from the Protection Black Mist, Song Jian mounted his motorcycle and drove toward the foggy forest; Doomsday City, much like Novice Village, had lower-level monsters the closer one was to it. The further away, the higher and more formidable the monster levels became! The speed of the motorcycle, compared with the Flame Light Wings and Sword Flight Art, was much slower, roughly on par with the speed of steel feathered wings flight. However, using the Flame Light Wings and Sword Flight Art was indeed too conspicuous, as the tasseled Flame Light Wings and Sword Flight Art, once deployed, would always draw everyones attention to Song Jian immediately; He drove down the spacious road, and the farther he got from Doomsday City, the more damaged the road became. After more than an hour, Song Jians view already was a wild wilderness overgrown with weeds, with no trace of the asphalt road to be found; S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The terrain here no longer suited motorcycle driving, and it was rarely trodden by anyone. Song Jian stowed away the motorcycle, summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, and performed the Sword Flight Art, heading toward the distance; The improvement in the level of Sword Control Skill made the Sword Flight Art incredibly fast. A thin yet sturdy layer of Sword Qi barrier formed in front of Song Jian during flight, shielding him from the onrush of the strong wind; Song Jian raced north from Doomsday City, passed a vast plain without stopping. This area was already a spawn zone for monsters over level forty, and few players would come here to hunt monsters. Huge monsters flashed underneath Song Jians feet; the scenery rapidly changed, and soon, a forest filled with a faint grey mist appeared before Song Jian. Chapter 966 - 967 Grinding Monsters_1 Chapter 966: Chapter 967: Grinding Monsters_1 Chapter 966: Chapter 967: Grinding Monsters_1 Upon arriving at the edge of the Mystical Fog Forest, Song Jian discovered that the grey mist emanating from the forest contained no poison. It merely affected visibility and suppressed perception detection. Song Jians detection range originally exceeded fifteen meters, but upon entering the forest, he found that his field of vision was reduced to a mere one to two meters, and his perception detection was suppressed to within a five-meter radius; Even if a players level goes up, they probably wouldnt like to level up by fighting monsters here! Song Jian thought to himself. Being accustomed to long-range detection, the sudden suppression of his senses was a terrible feeling. There were many trees in the Mystical Fog Forest, and they all seemed to have mutated. The majority of the trees were thick and appeared to be at least three hundred years old; In this forest roamed monsters known as Forest Wanderers, a bit taller than an average adult, probably around two meters. They resembled walking trees with distinct features and limbs, looking somewhat dazed and adorable, but the sharp fangs in their mouths indicated that these creatures were anything but benevolent; There were many such monsters in the forest, and within Song Jians five-meter perception range, there were already more than a dozen of them. These monsters were level fifty-five, with only over sixteen thousand Vitality Points. Their attack patterns were not yet clear, but their defense was certainly not weak. Song Jian noticed that their bodies were covered in mottled bark with a metallic sheen; With a thought, Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jian. It was not a good idea to fly low in the forest, especially with such low visibility and perception. Even with Song Jians physique, flying in the Mystical Fog Forest would likely result in a bruised face. But Song Jian intended to increase his speed, not to fly; Summoning the Sky-breaking Sword, he fiercely cleaved into the Mystical Fog Forest. Countless Spirit Swords appeared around him. The seventh-level Thousand Swords Art could summon up to two hundred and twenty Spirit Swords, increasing his power three to four times than before. This time Song Jian didnt channel all the Sword Qi to perform the Thousand Swords Art, thus not triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Hundreds of Spirit Swords flew into the depths of the Mystical Fog Forest, where explosions and the angry howls and roars of monsters were heard; Song Jian turned and ran, his body almost skimming the ground as he flew away. Soon, hordes of Forest Wanderers emerged from the Mystical Fog Forest, chasing after Song Jian with bared teeth and claws, in startling numbers; Looking back, Song Jian saw a long line of densely packed monsters and frowned slightly. The monsters were spread out at different distances. Being alarmed and stretching out the line was actually not conducive to gathering the monsters. He pulled out an icy scroll from his pack and tore it open, throwing it behind him; These scrolls were the expensive Ice Marsh Scrolls Song Jian had purchased, created by a Scroll Mage who represented a peculiar offshoot of the Mage profession, considered a rare occupation; They had no attack power of their own and could only attack enemies by using their crafted scrolls. Early-stage Scroll Mages often had a hard time making ends meet, but later on, those who could create extremely powerful scrolls became the strongest and wealthiest profession in the entire game; A single powerful forbidden scroll often fetched tens of millions of Doomsday Coins, and while other Mages were still chanting their spells, the Scroll Mages magic attack scrolls had already obliterated all enemies; The Frost Swamp Scroll had no attack power, but it could create a frost swamp with a diameter of over ten meters. Any enemy that entered suffered a slowing effect. Due to the combined effects of freezing and swamp terrain, the slowing effect of the frost swamp was extraordinary, causing a 60% reduction in speed; Such a supportive scroll was highly targeted, and therefore, extremely expensiveone scroll sold for twenty thousand Doomsday Coins. Most players would buy one or two for self-defense, but Song Jian, intending to farm monsters, bought three hundred at once; Watching the monsters struggle to move through the frost swamp, with more and more accumulating behind, a joyful smile emerged at the corner of Song Jians mouth. To him, this scroll was worth every penny; With Sky-breaking Sword in hand, Sword Qi surged toward the blade, ready to unleash the Thousand Swords Art. Two hundred and twenty Spirit Sword silhouettes densely floated around Song Jian. Anyone with a fear of clusters would probably turn around and leave at such a sight; Swinging the Sky-breaking Sword forward, the two hundred plus Spirit Swords flew past without a single collision, as if they each followed their own flight paths, not interfering with one another; The sharp Sword Qi enveloped all the Forest Wanderers trapped in the frost swamp. A strong surge of energy spread out, rippling like waves on the surface of the water, sweeping across dozens of meters around the frost swamp, covering all the monsters within it; Boom, boom, boom, Intense explosions echoed among the monsters, and damage numbers exceeding two thousand peppered the air, densely packed and superimposed, making it impossible to discern the exact damage on each monster; As the monsters collapsed like straw, Song Jian felt a thrill of satisfaction within. Indeed, the monsters here had very low fire resistance; normally, each Spirit Sword would only add a thousand points of fire damage, but when attacking these monsters, they could inflict up to fifteen or sixteen hundred points of fire damage; Even before the Thousand Swords Art could form a Sword Formation, the monsters were falling in droves. When a huge red lotus blossomed among them, within seconds, no monster could stand. The Red Lotus Sword Array slowly faded, leaving behind traces of the frost swamp on the ground, with the bodies of the monsters scattered everywhere, and loot scattered all over; The few hundred Forest Wanderers increased Song Jians Experience Points by 6%. Leveling up by farming monsters in this manner was incredibly fast. With the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian might as well have been cheating. Song Jian gathered all the loot dropped by the monsters. Most of them had dropped a fifth-tier material called Sturdy Wood, and thirty-seven pieces of equipment, all above level fifty. These pieces were mostly common blue and green gear, which was of little use to Song Jian. Even if put up for sale, nobody would buy them; they could only be dismantled for materials; Beyond the equipment, the monsters also dropped one gold and one silver Skill Book, which pleasantly surprised Song Jian. After all, the chance of ordinary monsters dropping high-quality Skill Books was rare. The silver-quality Skill Book didnt contribute much to the proficiency of the seventh-tier Thousand Swords Art, but the gold-quality Skill Book could still provide a significant boost in proficiency; After absorbing the two Skill Books, Song Jian once again headed toward the Misty Forest. This time, he planned to lure even more monsters out. The power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had not been fully unleashed, not even reaching the second phase, let alone the third. Song Jian was looking forward to seeing what kind of power the third phase could unleash after the Thousand Swords Art had leveled up twice; Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 967 - 968 Wood Claw Polluter_1 Chapter 967: Chapter 968: Wood Claw Polluter_1 Chapter 967: Chapter 968: Wood Claw Polluter_1 The Misty Forest is a monster zone that players have never stepped foot in, with an abundance of monsters. The Forest Wanderers are just the most common monsters on the periphery; the deeper one ventures into the Misty Forest, the more numerous and higher-level the monsters become. Song Jian repeatedly farmed the Forest Wanderers. He had used over a dozen Ice Swamp Scrolls; groups after groups of Forest Wanderers fell, and near the edge of the Misty Forest, the broken bodies of Forest Wanderers piled up, layer upon layer, endlessly; even the death flames couldnt keep up with the speed at which Song Jian was farming monsters. The respawn speed of the Forest Wanderers couldnt keep up with Song Jians killing pace; each time he would lure out hundreds of monsters. In just over two hours, the number of Forest Wanderers Song Jian had killed had exceeded ten thousand. The farming process was extremely tedious, and after getting proficient, the whole process became very mechanical and devoid of enjoyment. However, to become a powerhouse, this was a necessary stage that nobody could skip. Song Jians level proficiency shot up rapidly. In just over two hours, he had already reached the halfway mark. As the number of Forest Wanderers he lured became fewer, Song Jian started to venture deeper into the Misty Forest. Further in, there was the spawning area for Level 57 Woodclaw Contaminators. The appearance of the Woodclaw Contaminators was almost a carbon copy of the Forest Wanderers, only much larger in size. If Forest Wanderers were like ten-year-old trees, then Woodclaw Contaminators were at least fifty, or even a hundred years in growth. In addition to their exaggerated wooden claws, Woodclaw Contaminators also had faint green poison mist hovering over their bodies. Song Jian could sense that these mutated treants were filled with evil magic power, as if they were transformed into their current state by someone. The Woodclaw Contaminators were much stronger than the Forest Wanderers but moved even slower. For Song Jian, this was good news. However, delving deeper into the Misty Forest, the lack of open terrain made luring and aggregating monsters more difficult. But this couldnt stump Song Jian; if there was no open area, he would simply create one. Flames shot up into the sky, and the giant Karmic Fire Red Lotus blossomed deep in the forest, destroying large tracts of ancient trees with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Soon, Song Jian created an open area with a diameter of over a hundred meters. Then, he began to repeat the previous process of luring and killing monsters, his proficiency increasing at a remarkable rate. While leveling up, Song Jian summoned Gulu, the slumbering stone man from his Pet Space, to share some of the experience and level up. Gulus level was somewhat low for Song Jian at the moment and wasnt much help. However, Gulu had great potential and was worth cultivating. In fact, the Black Dragon was the most worthy of cultivation, but it was currently guarding the Dragon Head Strange Tree in the Poisonous Swamp, presumably waiting for the tree to bear fruit again. Song Jian had no way to involve it. Song Jians combat experience soared rapidly, once again causing a commotion among the players of Doomsday City. By now, many players had reached Level 40, and looking at the despair-inducing Experience Points needed to level up from 40 to 41, many had temporarily given up on leveling and turned to explore other aspects of the game. Guild Leader, are the monsters in the Misty Forest easy to fight? Can you bring the Elite Team with you? Wang Qi had been paying close attention to Song Jians level since he mentioned he would be farming monsters to level up. Seeing the speed at which Song Jian was gaining combat experience, Wang Qi was getting restless. In the span of a day, Song Jian leveled from 46 to 47. His four 120-slot large backpacks were also completely filled, all with Level 5 materials and various equipment for Level 50 and above. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Silver-grade and lower Skill Books contributed too little to the progression of the Thousand Swords Art. Song Jian decided to save them to enhance the strength of his guildmates. Its worth noting that even the silver-grade skills are very rare and valuable for regular players. The area is filled with monsters above level 55; its somewhat dangerous to level up here if youre not at least level 50. The sheer number of monsters is overwhelming, and once surrounded, its easy to die! Song Jian explained. Although Song Jian seemed to be enjoying himself, ordinary players, even those who reached level 50, wouldnt dare to farm here. The monsters possess basic entangling skills, so if you cant defeat them, you wont even be able to run; Wood Claw Polluters exude a poison fog, which is less of an issue for ranged classes, but close combat fighters have to constantly battle within the poison fog, resulting in rapid health loss, not to mention the sensation of the fog corroding their flesh, like countless ants crawling over their skinits incredibly uncomfortable; That being so, it seems the Elite Team cant farm monsters here for leveling up just yet Wang Qi said, somewhat disappointed; Although Doomsday City had many areas for farming monsters ranging from low to high levels, the city also had a large player population. Song Jian strictly forbade members of the City of Hope Alliance from monopolizing farming spots, thus the leveling speed was not very fast in Doomsday City; this was also why Song Jian had ventured outside of Doomsday City to level up. After thinking it over, Song Jian said, If they can make it here on their own, I can lead them for a few days! Most of the Elite Team were veterans who had followed Song Jian in establishing the City of Hope and were highly loyal to the alliance, as well as being the main force in external combat operations. Ensuring that the Elite Team maintained a level advantage was indeed essential; Upon hearing this, Wang Qi immediately responded, Great, Ill organize the Elite Team to head over to you right now. By the way, do you need any supplies? Ill have them bring it over to you! After checking his inventory of Ice Swamp Scrolls, Song Jian told Wang Qi, I dont need anything at the moment. Oh, and have a couple of brothers with large backpacks come along; my bag slots are all full! Alright, and by the way, our brother at the auction house spotted an epic chainmail armor that suits you perfectly. I bought it for you. Ill have someone from the Elite Team bring it to you later. The attributes of this piece of equipment are really good, item level 50, and you need to be level 45 to wear it! Wang Qi said; Level 45 equipment? Are there already people who can kill bosses above level 45? Song Jian was surprised. He knew that only lord-level bosses had a very small chance of dropping epic equipment, and almost all the epic equipment he had obtained had come from dominator-level bosses; Moreover, lord-level bosses above level 45 werent something ordinary players could hunt, especially since they could summon swarms of minions, which was a headache for many; Its said to be a five-person squad that managed to take it down. They didnt form an alliance but created an elite team specifically for boss hunting Wang Qi explained; After pondering for a moment, Song Jian said, Try to get in touch with them, see if we can recruit them into the City of Hope Alliance, and offer them core member treatment! Chapter 968 - 969 Elite Team_1 Chapter 968: Chapter 969 Elite Team_1 Chapter 968: Chapter 969 Elite Team_1 ` Song Jian had originally thought that it would take at least a team of more than thirty people to kill a lord-level boss, yet it turned out to be a small team of five; If five people could kill a level 45 lord-level boss, then the levels of these five people must be at least around 45 as well, much higher than that of an average player, and they definitely possess a number of powerful skills and their professional classes must surely be extraordinary; There were many players in the City of Hope Alliance, but not many were top players, and now it was almost all up to Song Jian alone to support them. Wang Qis intention for having Song Jian lead the Elite Team was exactly to widen the gap between the levels of the Elite Team and the average players, aiming to create some high-end elites; However, players led in this way would not be able to become top-notch powerhouses, only those loners or elite teams like this five-man squad have the potential to produce top players; A core member position? Wang Qi was startled. Knowing that because Song Jian limited the number of core members to three hundred, many players in the alliance were dissatisfied. The treatment of core members was far better than that of average players. Wang Qi had mentioned it several times but was rejected by Song Jian every time, unexpectedly, because of these five players, Song Jian made an exception and offered five core member qualifications; Alright, I will go and contact them right away. I believe that with the treatment of core members, we can definitely pull them into the alliance! Wang Qi said excitedly; The status of core members was very important and the benefits were particularly good. Even with the financial capacity of the City of Hope, they could not support too many. The previous three hundred core members were Song Jians way of thanking them for their unwavering support in building the city and the alliance, but subsequent core members had to go through a strict assessment; By offering five core member qualifications all at once, Song Jian, too, hoped to further enhance the strength of the City of Hope Alliance and also give the other ordinary members a glimpse of hope; otherwise, if the core member qualifications were never opened, many ordinary members would feel disappointed and leave the City of Hope Alliance. Hum~ A golden light burst forth from the stone creature Gulu. At this point, Gulu already possessed the strength of a lord-level boss, but its level was not high. Now, with Song Jian leading it to farm monsters for leveling, Gulus level was rising rapidly, and it was already level 43. Stone creature Gulu, after reaching level 40, had undergone significant changes in size, having grown much stronger. Its body was covered with stone-like muscles that bulged, filled with explosive power. The surface of its muscles displayed granite-like textures, and every step it took made a thunderous rumbling sound. If it were not for Song Jians restraint, it might have charged to fight with the Wood Claw Contaminators; I didnt expect you to be such a belligerent fellow! Song Jian looked at Gulu and couldnt help but laugh inside; Song Jian was no longer using Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and was now merely performing regular Thousand Swords Art attacks, leaving many Wood Claw Contaminators with just a few hundred Vitality Points; S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gulu had been holding back its desire to fight for quite some time, and seeing about twenty or thirty low-health Wood Claw Contaminators, Song Jian immediately ordered Gulu to charge at them; Upon receiving the combat command from Song Jian, Gulu appeared very excited. It clenched its two large fists together with a thud, and charged towards the low-health Wood Claw Contaminators; Although Gulu was a lord-level boss, its movement speed was only a bit higher than that of a common forest walker. Its strength lay in its defense and extremely high resistance. The poison fog of the Wood Claw Contaminators had no effect on it at all, and their sharp claws could only leave a shallow white mark on Gulus body, unable to inflict much damage; Boom! Gulu charged into the crowd of monsters, raised its hands high, and then hammered down fiercely on the ground. After a loud noise, the ground caved in, forming a large pit. A surge of energy spread outwards in all directions, dealing over a hundred points of impact damage to all the approaching Wood Claw Contaminators; This attack didnt deal much damage, but its range was extremely broad, and it also added a dazing effect of over five seconds. After dazing all the surrounding low-health contaminators, Gulu started to rapidly harvest their Vitality Points with one punch each; The leveled-up Gulu was becoming more and more powerful. It used to only have the Skill Stone Throw, which could only be used to disturb enemies, but now, having become a lord-level boss, it was capable of acting as an MT, fighting on the front lines. ` Gulus movement speed was too slow and not suited for luring monsters; otherwise, Song Jian would have had an easier time; Just at that moment, over a dozen players from the City of Hope Alliances Elite Team also appeared at the edge of the Misty Forest. Seeing the multitude of monster corpses that had not been incinerated by the translucent flames, everyones faces showed surprised expressions. No wonder the city lord levels up so fast. So this is how he grinds for XP! someone commented with a shake of his head; Level 55 monsters, this place is too dangerous. If I were alone, I wouldnt dare to come here. Theyre all of the skeleton rank! To level up like this must be awesome, really looking forward to it! Lets go quickly, the city lord is inside. Who wouldve thought, wed have our day as XP-farming babies The group excitedly walked deeper into the Misty Forest, not needing to ask for Song Jians location, as they could simply follow the trail of monster corpses. Before long, Song Jian noticed people approaching his location. Although he couldnt see their faces, at this time, those who dared to enter the Misty Forest were probably only the Elite Team players he had summoned; The Elite Teams got some speed! After Gulu had killed all the Woodclaw Contaminators, things finally quieted down. It stuck closely behind Song Jian, watching as he picked up all the items the monsters had dropped; City Lord! someone called out from behind; Song Jian turned around and saw that it was Zhao Yu leading a dozen people over; Zhao Yu, you joined the Elite Team? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. Zhao Yu, although a friend from the real world, had only joined the game recently. When Song Jian first met him, his strength wasnt formidable, barely even having constructed a safe house; Back then, Song Jian had let him join the City of Hope Alliance, but he didnt expect that Zhao Yu would grow strong enough to join the Elite Team in such a short time; The Elite Team mostly consisted of core members, and only with the generous benefits of being a core member could an ordinary players strength rapidly increase. Hence, those Elite Team members who werent core members often had to put in several times the effort to become part of the team; Passed the assessment just last week! Zhao Yu said, seeming somewhat embarrassed, scratching his head; Song Jian checked Zhao Yus level, which was already at 43. This level was at least higher than 98 percent of the players in Doomsday City; Impressive! Song Jian said with a smile, dumping the contents of his inventory out, a few hundred items that piled up like a small mountain, almost all blue quality or higher. Even the materials were no lower than level five. The items alone were probably worth several million Doomsday Coins; First, take these items back to the Alliance. Rest up a bit, and once Ive recovered, well start grinding monsters! Song Jian said with a laugh; Chapter 969 - 970 Upgrade_1 Chapter 969: Chapter 970: Upgrade_1 Chapter 969: Chapter 970: Upgrade_1 City Lord, this is the equipment Vice City Lord Wang asked me to bring you! The captain of this small team took out a breastplate emanating a purple-red glow from his inventory and handed it to Song Jian; Epic equipment, why is it chainmail? a team member whispered after glancing at the equipment in the captains hand; Yeah, doesnt the City Lord usually wear leather armor? Maybe it has some other use While the others were whispering among themselves, Song Jian directly put on the epic chainmail. At that time, everyone suddenly realized that Song Jian could now wear chainmail; Warlords Mail (Epic), Chain Armor, Item Level 50, Equipment Effect: Physical Defense +316, Magic Resistance +180, Damage +10%, Battle Experience Gain Increased by +15%, Strength +15, Agility +10, Constitution +10; Special Effect 1: Reduces damage taken by 30%, enhances the users Vitality Points recovery speed, the heavier the damage received, the faster the recovery speed, up to a 50% increase in Vitality Points recovery speed; Special Effect 2: War Chains (Active), when used on a target, can limit the targets all movement acceleration skills, blink skills, disappearance skills, etc., lasts 15 seconds; this skill can only be used once every 30 minutes; Special Effect 3: War Roar (Active), using this skill can increase all team members attack power by 15% and attack speed by 10% within a range of 30 meters, lasts for 180 seconds; this skill can only be used once every 5 minutes; Equipment Requirements: Level 45, Can it be taken out of the game: No After putting on this piece of epic equipment, Song Jians strength had greatly increased, and most importantly, the equipment could increase battle experience gained by 15%, which was extremely suitable for Song Jian who was now grinding to level up; In the time it took for Song Jian to recover, the Elite Team had already divided into five or six groups responsible for drawing in monsters. This would increase the efficiency of grinding and drawing monsters by several times compared to Song Jian doing it alone; Everyone, be careful, the monsters here are all above level fifty-five. If something goes wrong, use the Ice Swamp scroll! Song Jian said loudly, distributing the Ice Swamp scrolls to everyone; The ones drawing the monsters were agile professions. Despite the high level of the Wooden Paw Polluters, they werent fast. As long as they were careful not to get surrounded, these monsters couldnt possibly catch up to them. The other magic, warrior, and similar professions could only stand by and gain experience, unable to provide much help. Several agile profession players entered deeply into the Misty Forest, and soon, sounds of attacking and monster roars echoed from its depths, the ground beginning to tremble slightly as though a thousand-strong army was charging through. Several rogues had already started using acceleration skills to run towards Song Jian, bringing all the monsters into an open space in the forest. When they had drawn enough, they simply used a vanishing skill and exited the combat; The monsters were too slow, and these rogues did not even need the Ice Swamp scrolls. For them, the scroll was merely a precautionary measure. At that moment, Song Jians Thousand Swords Art was unleashed, enveloping all the monsters. This time the number of monsters drawn was much more than Song Jian could draw on his own, at least seven to eight hundred, crammed together with damage numbers rising in a dense flurry, layer upon layer, making it impossible to see clearly; All the monsters charged towards Song Jian, and a nearby player tore open an Ice Marsh scroll and threw it at the monsters, immediately reducing their speed and creating a muddy swamp under their feet, emanating a chilling cold; A single Ice Marsh scroll was not enough to cover the area, so two more players ripped open scrolls and threw them towards the monsters, finally covering all the monsters with three scrolls. By that time, the Thousand Swords Art had already activated the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and a huge flame lotus slowly blossomed, its powerful suction drawing all the surrounding monsters towards it. Some monsters even turned to ash during the process, rapidly increasing everyones Experience Points; Golden light twinkled, and five or six players even leveled up directly, while Song Jians Experience Points also increased by about 8%. With more people, the Experience Points Song Jian received actually increased instead of decreased. On one hand, there was an Experience Points bonus for team monster farming, and on the other hand, there were more players attracting monsters, bringing in several times the number of monsters Song Jian could attract alone, naturally resulting in much more Experience Points than when he was solo; After several rounds of coordination, everyone became faster at luring monsters. Song Jians Thousand Swords Art had a very short cooldown, but it required depleting his Sword Qi Value each time to activate the sword formation, making the Sword Qi Values recovery unable to keep up with the cooldown of the Thousand Swords Art; Therefore, after clearing a batch of monsters, Song Jian had to wait for his Sword Qi Value to recover. However, during this recovery time, a few monster-luring players drew more monsters out from the depths of the forest; A group of people were frantically farming monsters in the Misty Forest. These monsters were over ten levels higher than the players themselves, and even though there were about a dozen people, the combat Experience Points allocated to each were extremely generous. After every round of farming, several beams of leveling-up golden light would appear in the team; After clearing monsters in the Misty Forest the entire day, Song Jian had reached level forty-eight. With the extra skill points, Song Jian allocated them to his Sword Control Skill, a passive skill that could enhance its proficiency as long as the Thousand Swords Art was cast. After a day of farming monsters, the proficiency levels of his other skills had barely changed, yet the proficiency of the Sword Control Skill had once again reached 100%, just right to level it up once more; The levels of everyone else mostly increased to around forty-two, while Gulu, the stone golem, even reached level forty-five. The Experience Points needed for a battle pet to level up were much less than for players, so Gulus level increase was the highest; The stone golem Gulu, now at level forty-five, grew a bit larger. Initially two meters tall, it had grown to nearly three meters, its bodys muscles etched with rock-like textures, and its face had become more angular, no longer the simple and naive appearance it had before; Gulus Vitality Points had surpassed thirty thousand. For a level forty-five Lord-class BOSS, thirty thousand Vitality Points were not especially high, but this was also due to being Song Jians battle pet, leading to somewhat weakened attributes. However, in terms of skills, Gulu had already mastered six; Three active skills: Throwing Stone Blocks, Thorny Forest, and Earthquake; two passive skills: Rock Skin and Body Regeneration; and one big move-like skill, Fissure Technique, which had a very long cooldown and consumed a great deal, so it couldnt be used lightly; sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only thing that made Song Jian somewhat regretful was that although Gulu now possessed the strength of a Lord-class BOSS, it had not mastered the signature skill of summoning minions, which surely was a restriction the game placed on battle pets; Chapter 970 - 971 Exposure_1 Chapter 970: Chapter 971 Exposure_1 Chapter 970: Chapter 971 Exposure_1 ` In the Level Glory Rankings, almost all of the top ten players were above level forty, but apart from Song Jian, the nine players that followed were all level forty, differing only in the amount of Experience Points they had acquired; S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after one day, the top fifteen spots on the Level Glory Rankings had been dominated by players from the City of Hope Alliance, and even among the top thirty, ninety percent were from the City of Hope Alliance. Doomsday City was now overwhelmingly dominant, and no other alliance could stand as an enemy against the City of Hope Alliance; Did anyone pick up a gold-quality Skill Book? asked Song Jian; Too many monsters had been lured, and a lot of loot had dropped. Song Jian alone couldnt pick it all up, so those professions that didnt need to lure monsters began to work as porters, hastily collecting the spoils of battle once the monsters died; I have one here! I have two here, one gold and one Dark Gold! Song Jian did a tally and found that, in one day, they had looted over a dozen gold-quality Skill Books. These Skill Books were for various professions, but required at least level fifty to use, which made the members of the Elite Team internally resolve to level up as soon as possible; After Song Jian had let the Thousand Swords Art devour more than a dozen gold-quality Skill Books, its level had increased by one, reaching level eight. At level eight, the Thousand Swords Art could summon between thirty to two hundred and fifty Spirit Swords, with each Spirit Sword now capable of inflicting over two thousand two hundred points of damage. If you were to add a thousand points of fire damage, even without triggering critical hits or damage amplification, it could deal over three thousand points of damage; As a result, even without triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, two hundred and fifty Spirit Swords could inflict over seven hundred thousand points of damage. Any BOSS below the command level simply had no strength to withstand even one strike from Song Jian, and any battle would result in an instant kill; Weve run out of Ice Marsh Scrolls, lets head back! said Song Jian; After grinding monsters for a day, these members of the Elite Team were not the least bit tired; rather, they were more energetic than ever, wishing they could continue grinding for three days and nights straight; But unfortunately, without Ice Marsh Scrolls to restrict the monsters movements and gather them together, Thousand Swords Art would have difficulty unleashing its full effect, leaving many that would slip through the net; Except for Song Jian, the levels of the others were too low; the level suppression alone would cause most of their attacks to MISS. Wang Qi had already begun sending people with the equipment they had acquired to various cities auction houses to sell; Although the players in Doomsday City were of lower levels, there were plenty of professional NPCs in other cities who were quite generous when it came to equipment above level fifty; When Song Jian returned to the City Lord Mansion, Wang Qi excitedly sent him a message; My lord, guess how much weve earned this time? ` How much? Song Jian asked. He was no longer very interested in Doomsday Coins, as the items he needed couldnt be bought with them. Many people preferred bartering goods, such as epic gear, which even if one wished to purchase, depended on luck. Fifty-six million Doomsday Coins, and Ive also set aside two batches of the highest quality equipment to sell tomorrow. Moreover, Ive kept all the materials we got for training our own life profession players. I estimate that at least ten life profession players will reach the expert level! Wang Qi said. Good! Song Jian smiled. That should relieve some of the pressure on the citys construction funds, right? Of course, my lord. You should go out and farm high-level monsters more often. Even if we dont come across a BOSS, with a few more days like today, our City of Hope Alliance will never be short on money again! Wang Qi laughed. Then why dont you hurry up and train players to craft magic scrolls? We used up all the Frost Swamp scrolls today. Without them, monster farming efficiency really takes a hit, Song Jian pointed out. Without the Frost Swamp scrolls to slow down the monsters movement, it wasnt just the farming efficiency that was affected, but also the safety of those luring the monsters. They were players around level 42 or 43, luring monsters of level 57 or 58, which was incredibly dangerous. Several times today, lure players were entangled by surprise attacks from monsters roots due of their suppressed perception and almost lost their lives. If not for the Frost Swamp scrolls slowing them down, we would have likely had many casualties. News of our monster farming got leaked by someone; the price of Frost Swamp scrolls have skyrocketed. It will take some time to train our own scroll creators Wang Qi said. Song Jians face darkened, knowing that the people involved in todays farm were almost all members of the Elite Team. Logically, they should not leak any information. However, before they finished farming, the price of the Frost Swamp scrolls had already soared, a clear sign that their farming had been leaked. Find out what happened, see who leaked it. We must contain such behavior! Song Jian said sternly. I understand, Ive already started investigating! Wang Qi replied. As the actual manager of the Alliance, he bore an undeniable responsibility for such incidents. Most of the Elite Team were veteran players, and those who had joined the Elite Team on their own merit highly valued this hard-won opportunity. Moreover, in the whole of Doomsday City, no one could match the City of Hope Alliance, so betrayal within the Alliance was highly unlikely. Without the Frost Swamp scrolls, Song Jian had to farm monsters alone in the following days. With the cooperation of the Stone Man Gulu, even if some slipped through, he could handle them. But if he brought those previous players to lure the monsters, the sheer number could easily lead to a team wipe. A day later, Wang Qi had figured out who leaked the information. It turned out to be a level 43 rogue player who stumbled upon Song Jian and his groups farming in the Misty Forest. He sneaked in unnoticed because of the forests special environment that suppressed everyones perception and vision, allowing him to observe their farming. Amazed by their farming method, the rogue quickly shot a video and posted it on the game forum, creating a sensation. In reality, the rogue was a treasure hunter whose favorite activity wasnt leveling up by hunting monsters but exploring uncharted areas in the game. The more untouched the place in the game, the better the loottreasure chests, herbs, precious oresthese were like gold lying on the ground, waiting for the first person to come and bend over to pick them up. This treasure hunter had made a fortune this way, and the video also brought him substantial benefits, while once again making the City of Hope Alliance the center of controversy. Knowing that it wasnt an insider from his own Alliance who had leaked the information, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. And although the rogue wasnt from Doomsday City and nothing could be done to him, Song Jian memorized his nameDou Desheng. I hope there will be a day when we meet again, Song Jian mused to himself. Chapter 971 - 972 Second Tier Combat Power Assessment_1 Chapter 971: Chapter 972: Second Tier Combat Power Assessment_1 Chapter 971: Chapter 972: Second Tier Combat Power Assessment_1 After grinding continuously for four or five days, Song Jians level finally rose to 50; The Mysterious Moonlight Sword had leveled up by one, and the Sword Shadow Clone had also leveled up by one. The damage of each strike from the Mysterious Moonlight Sword increased by 5%, and the Sword Shadow Clone could now inherit 50% of Song Jians attributes; Even with only 50% of his attributes, a level 50 Song Jian was much stronger than the average players in their thirties. With a few more levels, the Sword Shadow Clone would become increasingly significant in combat; The Stone Golem Gulu had risen to level 55. Over these days, the number of monsters Song Jian had killed in the Misty Forest was countless. He even developed a Deterrence effect on his body. Within the Misty Forest, any monster that came within a hundred meters of him would sense his presence, be frightened, and steer clear of him; Ordinary players grinding in one spot rarely caused such a Deterrence effect. It should be noted that grinding too many monsters in one location would alarm the elite BOSS of that area. While ordinary players could handle regular monsters, upon encountering an elite BOSS, unless they were part of a team, they would generally switch spots immediately; However, to Song Jian, the difference between elite BOSSes and regular minions was negligible. The Thousand Swords Art enveloped the sky and swiftly eliminated both the elite BOSSes and the regular minions that spawned; After grinding a few elite BOSSes, both the Lord-level BOSSes and the Overlord-level BOSSes were alerted. Yet in the eyes of Song Jian, the only difference between them was whether to use the Thousand Swords Art once or twice. When the Overlord-level BOSS, the Misty War Ancient Tree that towered over a hundred meters, crashed down with a thunderous fall, Song Jian gained the Deterrence effect; This effect was only active within the Misty Forest and would disappear once he left. This hindered Song Jian from continuing to farm monsters in the Misty Forest, or he might have been stuck there forever; The Thousand Swords Art was simply too terrifying. Once his level rose, as long as he wasnt surrounded by a group of Overlord-level BOSSes, Song Jian could practically roam unchallenged in this game world. He was even confident enough to take on second-tier combat power experts, but when it came to third-tier combat power, Song Jian would still keep his distance; Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian immediately applied for the second-tier combat power assessment. At this stage, he was probably the only person eligible to apply, meaning that all the others who would be taking the second-tier assessment would be NPC professionals, with not a single player; In the castles management interface, Song Jian directly selected Apply for second-tier combat power assessment. A flash of white light passed, and he was teleported directly from the City Lord Mansion to the Assessment Hall; It was the same as before, with a crowd gathered at the entrance of their respective teleportation gates, continuously making their selections; At the moment Song Jian appeared, all of the second-tier combat power assessment Teleportation Gates disappeared at once, replaced by a blood-red portal of light. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. The teleportation gates for the other assessments showed no anomaly, only the second-tier combat power assessment gate had changed. He had a feeling this was specifically targeting him; He stepped towards the blood-red portal designated for the second-tier combat power assessment and, upon touching it, the details of the assessment instantly appeared before Song Jian. Upon entering the second-tier combat power assessment world, examinees strengths will be evaluated for faction allocation, and the strengths between factions will be made as balanced as possible Once in the second-tier combat power assessment world, the examinees will receive a main quest. They must complete the main quest to pass the assessment. Failure to complete the main quest will result in a failed assessment After reading all the information, Song Jian didnt hesitate and stepped straight through the blood-red portal; The second-tier combat power assessment teleportation gate experienced an anomaly, which nearly alarmed all NPC professionals. Many professionals who were preparing to take the second-tier combat power assessment began to hesitate; they didnt know whether this anomaly was good or bad for them, so the majority chose to wait and see; However, soon, while everyone was watching, a group of people appeared in the Assessment Hall. Upon seeing the blood-red gate of the second-tier combat power assessment, their eyes lit up, and they entered the gate without any hesitation; Hey, bro, whats going on, why are so many people rushing to take the second-tier combat power assessment? someone asked puzzledly; The teleportation gate has undergone an anomaly, which suggests that the content of the assessment has changed as well. Do you know what that means? another person countered; Does the danger of the assessment increase? Just like when a boss mutates? someone guessed; Exactly, in battle, if a boss suddenly mutates, the danger does indeed increase substantially, but correspondingly, if you kill the mutant boss, then the spoils of war the one who had answered earlier said with a laugh; The quality and quantity of the spoils will increase a lot! The people around immediately brightened up at the thought; You know, in the assessment world, you wont really die. Do you know who those people just now were? Among them were the eldest son of a count, battle-hardened legendary mercenaries, lords who dominate their own territories. Their strength has actually been sufficient for the second-tier combat power assessment for a while now, but they have been dragging their feet, just waiting for this moment when the teleportation gate mutates So what are we waiting for, lets hurry in, there might be a limit on the number of people allowed in the assessment! some of the professionals ready to take the second-tier combat power assessment said hurriedly, starting to swarm toward the teleportation gate; Soon, some people entered the teleportation gate, but a portion of them were blocked; Damn it, only a hundred people can enter Those who were blocked suddenly looked displeased, it was an excellent opportunity to enhance their strength, but they had to miss it, just like that. Not getting in isnt necessarily a bad thing, you know. Generally, in such assessments, there will only be one victor, and if youre not very confident in your own strength, its better to wait a day and participate in the regular assessments that are easier, at least the success rate would be higher! someone said consolingly; Indeed, all the ones who went in are strong contenders, we wouldve just become cannon fodder if we had gone in someone sighed, but looking at the closed blood-red teleportation gate, a look of reluctance still showed in their eyes. At this moment, Song Jian felt as though he were falling from a high altitude, the sensation of weightlessness made him uncomfortable, and he couldnt help but want to summon his Flame Light Wings. However, he soon found out that he couldnt do anything; he was unable to release his skills or even control his own body; What in the world is going on, Ive already been falling for ten minutes Song Jian thought, feeling rather vexed, as he had never experienced anything like this before with a teleportation gate; After what felt like a long time, Song Jian finally sensed his descent slowing down. Soon, his feet touched solid ground, but his surroundings were still pitch black; Just then, a translucent screen appeared in front of Song Jian, with details of the second-tier combat power assessment and instructions written on it; Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This, how can it be like this? A look of surprise immediately spread across Song Jians face, feeling as if the game was targeting him. PS: Thank you to Author, I Give You Motivation for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 972 - 973 Flower Elf_1 Chapter 972: Chapter 973 Flower Elf_1 Chapter 972: Chapter 973 Flower Elf_1 On the screen before Song Jians eyes, the content of this assessment appeared. This assessment world contains twelve factions, and the one hundred examinees entering the world will be randomly assigned to these twelve factions Develop the power of your respective faction, eliminate all other factions, and achieve ultimate victory! All examinees in the victorious faction will pass the assessment, while the losers will leave the Assessment World Because of your strong abilities, you have been assigned to the human faction, which will have only you as an examinee The number of examinees assigned to the human faction in this assessment world is one person, to the Hell faction is eight people, to the Undead Clan faction is ten people, This assessment world, unlike what some people speculated, does not allow only one person to pass the assessment. Instead, as long as a faction is victorious, all of its examinees will pass. This ensures that all examinees in the same faction will work together to secure the final victory; But in the human faction, theres only Song Jian, meaning he must face the ninety-nine gamers from the other eleven species alone; What is most frustrating is that the system laid out the number of people assigned to each faction for everyone to see. The smallest factions have at least six people, and the largest have as many as twelve, but the only faction with a single person is the human faction, with only Song Jian; If the system had not listed the number of examinees, Song Jian could have muddied the waters, but with the system doing this, everyone knows that the strongest among them is the human faction! This will definitely make others wary of the human faction, and perhaps, in the end, Song Jian will face an alliance against him from all the other factions. This is simply a hellish difficulty level starting off! Song Jians expression turned ugly. Just then, the darkness in front suddenly cleared, and Song Jian found himself in a grassy field, with woods not far off and a winding path extending from his feet into the distance; System: The Hell factions examinees have occupied a lumberyard, producing 5 units of timber every day, congratulations to the Hell faction! Damn it, even the games starting time is later for me compared to the others Song Jians expression grew even more solemn, but the assessment task had to continue. Even with a hellish difficulty, Song Jian was confident he could forge a bloody path out of Hell; Song Jian looked around. Although it was the wilderness, it was very quiet. There were no monsters, and even the wildlife and small animals were scarcely seen; Without any clues, Song Jian could only follow the path and randomly choose a direction to walk slowly forward, exploring around as he went. Wandering aimlessly like this, he might just find an unexpected windfall; System: The Elemental factions examinees encountered a group of bandits. Intimidated by the examinees strength, the bandits surrendered, and the examinee accepted their surrender, gaining their first troops; System: The Dungeon factions examinees found a dragonfly nest. After a fight, the examinee successfully took over the nest, which produces three dragonflies a day. The owner of the nest can spend certain resources to recruit dragonflies as their soldiers; The system prompts arrived one after another, filling Song Jian with a sense of urgency. Up to now, he hadnt found any clue on how to win. It appeared that other camps examinees had already started to develop, whereas Song Jian was not only far behind, but more importantly, he was the only person in the human camp, while the other camps had teams composed of several examinees each. If it were simply a matter of combat, Song Jian wouldnt fear any number of additional examinees, but according to the system broadcasts, the Assessment World was one where you accumulate resources and soldiers in the early stages and engage in large-scale legion battles later on to determine victory or loss. In the early stages, Song Jians strength was a great advantage, but as time proposed, the gap between him and the other examinees would gradually level out. Song Jian alone could kill a hundred, a thousand people, but he couldnt possibly face ten thousand, a hundred thousand at the same time quantity accumulated would eventually bring about a qualitative change, and even if Song Jian was incredibly powerful, he wouldnt be a match for everyone united against him. He continued walking and came upon a forest. The path under his feet stretched into the depths of the woodland, with no end in sight. Just then, Song Jian suddenly spotted the spire of a wooden tower not far from the forest. It seemed there was a structure there. Song Jian quickly headed towards the wooden tower, hoping to gather some information about the Assessment World from there. Before long, he pushed through a tall thicket and arrived at a place filled with blooming flowers. Plants with blossoms of various colors grew everywhere, their vibrant petals vivid in the field. In the middle of these flowers, a wooden watchtower emerged before Song Jian. Who are you, and why have you trespassed into the Flower Elfs territory? a gentle voice called out next to Song Jians ear. Turning his head, he saw an Elf the size of a thumb flying beside his ear, looking at him with a curious gaze. Hello, beautiful Elf, Im just a lost traveler who accidentally stumbled upon this place. Please forgive my intrusion. I will leave right now! Song Jian bowed to the level-one Flower Elf and pretended to be very flustered as he spoke. A human traveler? The Elf didnt seem afraid of Song Jian and circled around him twice before saying, You are very brave, this is the Dark Lords territory. Dont continue deeper into the forest; the Dark Lord will kill you! The Dark Lord? Song Jians mouth curled slightly as he replied, Beautiful Elf, could you tell me some information about the nearby area? Im lost and dont know which way to go. I just want to go home! Human, do you want to return to the human castle? Youve taken the wrong path. You should head in that direction. About a dozen miles away, theres a human castle, though I remember it has been abandoned for a long time. Some wild beasts have occupied it; your home should not be there! the Elf said in confusion. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is it that direction, to the human castle? Song Jian was inwardly overjoyed, but his face showed no such emotion. He followed the direction the Elf pointed to, confirming. Yes, that direction. Youll pass through a river. After crossing that river, youll see the abandoned human castle. However, I wouldnt recommend you go there. There are frightening beasts The Elf seemed to recall something and her face took on a terrified expression. Thank you. A few wild beasts wont pose any obstacle for me. I will kill them and take back that castle! Song Jian said confidently. Are you a human hero? The Elfs eyes twinkled with hope as she asked, Are you preparing to kill the Dark Lord and rescue the Elves imprisoned in the forest? If so, maybe I can offer you some help. Chapter 973 - 974 Beaver Warrior_1 Chapter 973: Chapter 974: Beaver Warrior_1 Chapter 973: Chapter 974: Beaver Warrior_1 A mission? A thought flashed through Song Jians mind, and he immediately nodded, saying, If you can prove that the Black Lord is evil, I am willing to help you kill it! Thats great! The flower sprite exclaimed joyfully, Proving it is quite simple. You just need to see it to know its an evil Black Dragon that devours many animals in the mountains every day. It also has many elves imprisoned, who must endure hard labor daily, and elves die every day from overexertion Black Dragon? Song Jian was taken aback. In that world, members of the Dragon Clan always sat at the top of the food chain pyramid, and although the title of dragon-slaying warrior was glorious, not one of the thousands who wished to slay a dragon had succeeded. Is it an adult Black Dragon? Song Jian asked. No, its an aged Black Dragon thats also injured said the flower sprite. I can take on this mission, but first I need to find that human castle said Song Jian, nodding. Thats fine, as long as you can kill the Black Lord within three months! the flower sprite nodded in agreement. System: You have accepted the flower sprite Lunas commission, the Destruction of the Black Lord; Mission requirement: Kill the Black Dragon occupying the Elf Mountains! Mission time limit: three months; Mission reward: Luna the flower sprites gift, promotion of assessment rank upon completion; Mission failure: Elves favorability will drop to indifferent, and you will never be able to recruit elves as soldiers in the Assessment World. After accepting the mission, Luna handed him a gemstone and said, This is a lucky charm. As long as you wear it, you will be favored by the goddess of fortune. Song Jian took a look and immediately a satisfied smile appeared on his face. Lucky Gem (Dark Gold), special item, effect: Luck +5, morale of troops led will always be high! Item description: This item will take effect when placed in the inventory slot, it will disappear after leaving the Assessment World; Usage requirement: must obtain the approval of Luna the flower sprite. This was an item that could only be used in the Assessment Space, but the more such an item was used in the Assessment Space, the greater its effect. After storing the gemstone, Song Jian bid farewell to the flower sprite and headed towards the location of the human castle. According to the flower sprites directions, the human castle was not located on this path, but rather one had to traverse a dense forest and then cross a large river to see it. Song Jian found that in this world, there seemed to be no monsters, which also meant no way to level up. There were quite a few wild beasts in the forest, but their levels were too low. Sensing the aura emanating from Song Jian, the beasts didnt dare approach, and Song Jian had no interest in troubling them. What was most important now was to visit the human fortress first to see if he could find some clues to win the assessment. Soon, Song Jian had crossed the forest and arrived at a large river. The river was perhaps more than ten meters wide, and one could swim across if there were no boat or similar means. However, Song Jian didnt need to go through such trouble and could simply fly across. Just as he was about to summon the Flame Light Wings to fly over, he suddenly noticed a large pile of haphazard structures made of wood on the riverbank, resembling nests. A large group of creatures that looked like humanoid beavers, armed with simple wooden spears, were patrolling around their nests. Inside, numerous young beavers were playing, while some adults were spearfishing in the river. This might be a place like the Dragon Fly nests, fit for conquest! Song Jian thought to himself, But these beavers seem to have such weak combat abilities that even if I conquer this place, Im not sure what use it would be Song Jian had initially decided not to bother with the group of beavers, but after some thought, he opted to conquer the place first, as there might be unexpected gains. The moment Song Jian approached the beaver nests, almost all the beaver warriors holding wooden spears and wearing crude leather armor turned to look at him. This is the territory of the Black Beaver Tribe. Outsiders, please do not come any closer! A robust beaver stepped forward, pointing a long spear at Song Jian and shouted loudly. Submit, or be destroyed, make your decision within ten seconds! Song Jian, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, said in a deep voice. In fact, the group of beavers had already sensed Song Jians strength, the strongest beaver warrior that had stepped forward was still involuntarily trembling; Song Jian wasnt too interested in this group of weak beaver warriors, even wiping them out wouldnt matter; We are willing to submit! Upon hearing Song Jians words, about a dozen beaver warriors seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, all prostrating on the ground in a submissive manner; Song Jian: Wasnt it agreed that this was the territory of the Black Rat tribe? Why are they submitting so readily? S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Under the pressure of your formidable military force, a group of beaver warriors are willing to join your team and fight alongside you! System: You can view the attributes of this group of beaver warriors and assign them to work! System: Beaver warriors are weak in combat but are a group of highly skilled architects, will you convert these beaver warriors into workers? Transform them all into workers! After taking a glance at the attributes of the group of beaver warriors, Song Jian immediately made his choice; Beaver Warrior (14): Ordinary soldier, Attack 2, Defense 1, Skills none, Combat strength 5 A group of beaver warriors with a combat strength of 5 was of no help to Song Jian, they didnt even qualify as cannon fodder, but once converted into workers, at least after occupying that human castle in the future, they could be put to work rebuilding it; A flash of white light shone, and the attire of all the beaver warriors changed into that of workers, their leather armor and long spears disappeared, replaced by simple hemp clothing; System: The human camps examinees have occupied a beaver den, and three beaver workers will be produced every day for the examinees to recruit; This announcement was broadcast across all examinee camps, and seeing that the human camp had occupied another worker den, the other real examinees were envious to the point of turning red; Damn it, the Hell race has everything good, just cant find a single worker who can do the job, building a Blood Pool actually requires thirty-six hours, its simply a waste of time! An examinee with curved horns on his head, upon seeing this announcement, immediately burst out shouting with sparks flying; Having many construction workers is characteristic of the human camp, but its an undeniable fact that the soldiers of the human camp are weak in combat. Every camp has its own strengths, we just need to play to the strengths of the Hell camp, everything else doesnt matter! Another petite succubus took a look at him and said with a gentle laugh; What Sana said makes sense, Gel, control your emotions. You can conquer some wild monster dens to increase the number of our soldiers. The most important thing is to explore the surrounding area, at least find us a main city. As for the Blood Pool, we dont need to guard it all the time, just send a few little devils to keep watch here! another Hell examinee said in a deep voice. Yes, Prince Salar, Gel will follow your will! The irritable Hell examinee saluted Prince Salar and then strode off towards the wilderness; PS: Thanks to Fan Sheng Tian for the reward of 1000 starting coins~ Chapter 974 - 975 Human Castle_1 Chapter 974: Chapter 975 Human Castle_1 Chapter 974: Chapter 975 Human Castle_1 Prince Sara, that human camp examinee should be the most powerful player. Shouldnt we unite with people from other factions and kick him out first? the succubus Shana said respectfully; No need! Prince Sara shook his head and said, The soldiers of Hells faction have the strongest attack power among all the factions. We just need to rally Hells grand army, and we can sweep across all the other factions! The human faction is the farthest from the Hell faction. All we need to do is sit back and watch, for now. Our task is to occupy as many monster lairs as possible in the wild and to explore more unknown areas! Prince Sara looked at the other examinees as he spoke; Shanas eyes flickered with a hint of worry, but she did not insist on her point of view. She bowed to Prince Sara and slowly retreated; The same scene was unfolding in the other factions, with the highest-status examinee in each faction becoming the faction leader, and all the others dividing up tasks around them; Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apart from some players who were too far away by chance, the examinees from all factions had almost all gathered together; Most of these examinees were elite members of various powerful forces within the game world, each full of confidence. Aside from those in their own faction, they did not trust people from other factions; after all, to them, the examinees from other factions were all enemies; Thus, no large-scale alliances had formed yet. Although they all knew that the human camp in this world had one powerful examinee, they were each confident that they could defeat this formidable opponent; The key to this assessment is warriors, armies! No matter how strong an individual is, they cant stand against an army! Our task now is to explore and develop! Almost all the faction examinees were exploring unknown areas. Their exploration efficiency was several times that of Song Jian, and they possessed many more lairs than he did, but so far, none of the faction examinees had discovered their factions main city. Those who had found and occupied wild structures were considered quite lucky; After subduing the group of beaver workers, Song Jian realized that he had acquired a construction interface, where he could build various structures; Arrow Towers, Catapults, city walls, fort upgrades, smithies, spearman barracks There were dozens of buildings in total, but to construct these buildings, there was a prerequisitea faction main city had to be present; I hope that abandoned human castle is the systems main city! Song Jian thought to himself; You guys start building siege engines, the more, the better, and in addition, send some people to log wood! Song Jian commanded; In the entire building interface, the only thing the beaver workers could construct without a faction main city was a siege engine. However, building siege engines required a substantial amount of wood resources. Song Jian could only allocate more beaver workers to gather wood; By your command, my lord! A group of beaver workers began to bustle about. Song Jian approached the beaver lair and found that he could now recruit three beaver workers, but recruiting one required 100 gold coins. Song Jian had nothing on him and could only decide not to recruit for the time being. We also need to build a bridge. Otherwise, even if we construct the siege engines, we wont be able to transport them over! Song Jian looked at the wide river and thought to himself, But theres no hurry for now. Building a simple bridge capable of transporting siege engines shouldnt be too difficult for the beaver workers. The main issue now is the lack of resources; I must capture some lumber yards or mines as well! The primary issue now is to first occupy a human main city! Song Jian summoned the Flame Light Wings and flew towards the direction of the human castle as directed by the flower Elf; Along the way, Song Jian encountered a group of bandits and a gnoll lair. The moment the bandits saw Song Jian, they scattered and fled, utterly lacking the courage to battle with Song Jian; System: You have crushed a group of bandits, obtaining 500 gold coins and 200 units of stone; System: Youve discovered another gnoll lair. The gnolls, under the threat of your military force, have submitted to you, and you have occupied the gnoll lair; this lair can produce 2 gnolls per day for recruitment; The combat ability of these gnolls was slightly better than that of beavers, yet still less than half of a normal adult human, making it unnecessary to turn them into soldiers. However, since gnolls have an innate skill that increases mining efficiency by 5%, Song Jian converted all of the gnolls into gnoll miners; Next to the gnoll lair was an abandoned mine, which wasnt guarded by any monsters. Song Jian immediately took possession of this mine and ordered all the gnoll miners to mine in it; Although it was an abandoned mine, it still provided Song Jian with 10 units of iron ore per hour; Song Jian checked the game interface of the Assessment World. There were six basic resources in this world: food, timber, iron ore, stone, gems, and gold coins; Since there were workers mining, the timber and iron ore were slowly accruing, and beavers were also able to catch fish, increasing food by 2 units per hour. The workers had very low consumption, with a hundred workers requiring only one unit of food per day, so the food resource was also gradually accumulating; As for gold coins, they could be collected by defeating enemies, and now Song Jian already had 500 gold coins. However, he had yet to find out how to gather stone and gems; Apart from the basic resources, there are also many advanced resources in this world, such as pure gold, sulfur, mithril, etc. These are necessary for recruiting advanced soldiers. If I come across them, I must occupy them! Song Jian murmured to himself while walking; As he continued forward, a human castle built entirely from white granite soon appeared before Song Jians eyes; It looks not much different from my Manor Castle, but it seems much more rudimentary Song Jian frowned slightly, muttering to himself as he eyed the distant castle, which was at most five or six meters tall; Just then, a beastly roar suddenly burst from the castle, and a beast that resembled a unicorn appeared at the castle gate; This beast was roughly the size of an adult wild horse, with a spiral horn on its forehead and purple-black scales covering its body, with a pair of black wings on its flanks; Mutant unicorn, elite beast, boss template, theres a certain chance to recruit it as a heroic mount after defeating it! Song Jians eyes narrowed as he checked its attributes; At that moment, a large horde of beasts rushed out from the castle, with numerous wolves, wild boars, and brown bears appearing behind the mutant unicorn. It looked just like an army composed of wild beasts; PS: Thanks to Little Demon Lin for the reward of 500 QiDian coins! Chapter 975 - 976 Mount _1 Chapter 975: Chapter 976: Mount _1 Chapter 975: Chapter 976: Mount _1 It looks like to take over this castle, I must defeat these beasts first, Song Jian gripped his Sky-breaking Sword tightly and walked towards the group of beasts; As the beasts saw Song Jian approaching, they instantly became restless, but a roar from the mutant unicorn settled them down. Unlike the previous creatures that ran off upon sensing Song Jians formidable strength, these beasts remained in place. So they can suppress their instinctual fear simply because they have a leader? Song Jian thought to himself, eyes locked on the mutant unicorn at the front. As long as he defeated the unicorn, without its control, the beast army behind it would likely disintegrate, much like the other animals. When Song Jian drew near, the mutant unicorn let out a low growl, and the horn on its forehead suddenly burst forth with lightning-like brilliance. The crackling sound echoed as lightning danced in the air; Crack~ A loud blast echoed as finger-thick lightning shot out from the horn, leaving a distorted trail through the air and heading straight for Song Jian; Song Jian instinctively tried to dodge, but the lightning was too fast. Before he could even move, the lightning released by the unicorn struck his chest; With a boom, Song Jian couldnt help but stumble backward two steps, feeling as if a heavy hammer had smashed into his chest, with plasma coursing over his body. To his surprise, he lost control over his body, falling into a paralyzed state; However, this state lasted for a very short time, less than a second, before his innate skill Thick Skin immediately granted him immunity; Over eighteen hundred damage, quite powerful. If it were someone else, this hit could have caused grave injuries! Song Jian checked his lost Vitality Points and thought to himself; Although it was only an elite beast, its attack power was comparable to that of a lord-level BOSS in the gaming world. Moreover, its attack speed was extremely fast, and even Song Jian couldnt dodge it; he had to endure the hit. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword and charged at the unicorn. Using the Thousand Swords Art might leave not even a corpse of the unicorn and the beasts behind it, but Song Jian wanted to tame the mutant unicorn to become his mount in the Assessment World, so he couldnt just kill it outright; Song Jian transformed into a flow of light, stabbing towards the unicorn. The speed of the flow of light was slightly slower than the electric attack the unicorn had released but the difference was minimal. The unicorns eyes revealed a look of shock. As it prepared to retreat, it was harshly cleaved by the Sky-breaking Sword, suddenly losing control of its body; Feeling its body slowly floating upward, the unicorn made a terrified shriek. Although the army of beasts behind it feared, they still roared and charged at Song Jian; System: Due to your display of military might, the morale of the beast army led by the mutant unicorn has dropped by 2 points, and their attack power decreased by 20%; Swipe, swipe, swipe~ Multiple jets of blood shot out from the unicorns body, its vitality immediately waned. A massive black bear, standing over two meters tall, swung its paws at Song Jian, while several wolves circled to his back and launched an assault; The Sky-breaking Sword slashed upwards from below, cleanly bifurcating a black bear, and with a twist of his waist, a sweep of the swordlight silenced the growling wolves. Their bodies, like ripped sacks, were thrown far into the distance; These beasts simply couldnt withstand Song Jians attacks, and in a blink, seven or eight of them were slain; However, there were too many beasts, and Song Jian still took a couple of heavy hits. A boar viciously rammed into his thigh, and two wolves bit down on his left leg; Above Song Jians head floated numbers indicating double-digit damage. These beasts were akin to level forty or fifty regular monsters, and since their attack power was now reduced by 20%, they hardly inflicted any significant damage on Song Jian. If not for their numbers, he could almost have ignored their assaults. The mutant unicorn now stood behind the army of beasts, looking at Song Jian with a hint of fear in its eyes. The earlier Mysterious Moonlight Sword had caused it to lose over ten thousand Vitality Points, presenting a real threat of death. Seeing Song Jian entangled by the beast army, the notion of fleeing surfaced in the mutant unicorns mind; He took two steps back, the mutated unicorn unfolded its black wings, ready to escape towards the castle. Song Jian, though battling the wild beast army, had kept his attention on the mutated unicorn. Seeing it attempting to flee, he immediately sprang into action; War shackles! Song Jian released a skill from his Warlords Armor towards the mutated unicorn. Suddenly a shackle made of black spiritual light shot towards the unicorn, firmly locking its limbs and even the wings on its back got entangled by countless threads of black light, rendering it completely immobile. Neigh~ The unicorn let out a terrified whinny, standing frozen in place, unable to move. Song Jians mind shifted, and he cast Sword Shadow Clone. The clone dealt with the normal wild beast attacks around him while his body charged towards the mutated unicorn; The unicorn had a total of less than thirty thousand Vitality Points, which had now dropped to less than half. Song Jian controlled his strength as he hacked at it with his sword, one strike after another. In fifteen seconds, Song Jian had reduced the unicorns Vitality Points to below 10 percent, less than three thousand points. The duration of the war shackles skill came to an end, and Song Jian also sheathed his Sky-breaking Sword, starting to pummel it with his fists; Whoosh whoosh~ The unicorn flapped its black wings, stirring up gusts of wind, while the horn on its head began to emit flashes of lightning, striking at Song Jian; Even with its health dwindling, the unicorn still hadnt given up attacking. This irritated Song Jian, who thought if he hadnt wanted to subdue it as his mount, he would probably have killed it by now; Sensing the killing intent emanating from Song Jian, the mutated unicorn trembled slightly, gave up attacking, and began to fly into the sky with a flapping of its wings; Think you can fly? Song Jian snorted coldly, as Flame Light Wings emerged on his back. He shot through the air like lightning, chasing down the unicorn and mounting it swiftly, grabbing its mane with his left hand while his right fist hammered down on its head; Thump, thump, thump~ Even bare-handed, he was not without damage. Soon, the unicorns Vitality Points were reduced to below one thousand. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, knowing that if he continued to attack, he might kill it. Submit or die? Song Jian holding the unicorns head, roared in a low voice; The body of the unicorn trembled, and a reluctant look appeared in its eyes. Song Jian waited for a moment, and seeing that it still hadnt made a choice, he snorted coldly, and directly summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, thrusting it towards the unicorns head; Just at that moment, the system prompt rang out. System: The mutated unicorn, coerced by your use of force, submits to you, and you can transform it into your mount; System: Lords who possess mounts can enhance the attributes of the armies they lead; System: After subduing as a mount, it can only be used in the Assessment World. After leaving the Assessment World, the mount will regain its freedom; Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Subdue! A flash of golden light, and the mutated unicorn became submissive, gently carrying Song Jian towards the castle gates. PS: Thank you to Wu Shen Zhao Yun for the reward of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 976 - 977 Human Main City_1 Chapter 976: Chapter 977 Human Main City_1 Chapter 976: Chapter 977 Human Main City_1 Song Jian, riding a unicorn, slowly descended in front of the castle gate. Due to the unicorns surrender, the wild beast army it led directly disbanded, and all the beasts scattered and fled; they all ran toward the wilderness and forests, with not a single one daring to return to the castle. By this time, the castle gate had already been breached, and Song Jian rode the unicorn slowly inside. System: You have discovered a human castle. Do you wish to conquer it as your main city? Conquer! The entire castle was suddenly enveloped in white light, as if a giant hand was controlling it. All the buildings that had been destroyed or damaged began to slowly restore to their original state; the ruined castle was instantly rejuvenated. At the same time, a semi-transparent screen popped up in front of Song Jian, displaying the attributes of the entire castle. Xiluo Castle[Tier 1] Buildings owned: City Lord Mansion Level 1 (earns 200 gold coins per day); City Wall Level 1 (defense rating 500 points); Watchtower Level 1 (provides 5 spearmen for recruitment per day); Resource Warehouse Level 1 (increases ordinary resources by 10 units per day). This human main city was rather rudimentary, but the announcement of Song Jians conquest shook all the other examinees. How is it possible so quickly? Its been three days, and we havent even located the main city of the underground campaign; why did he find the human main city as soon as he entered the game? Is it a coincidence or just good luck? The human campaign discovered the main city so early, and there were no soldiers guarding the city; why was it conquered so easily? Damn it, we also need to speed up. Everyone, abandon the resource points and start exploring the map quickly, and find the main city of the Hell campaign as soon as possible! If Song Jian were only powerful as an individual, the examinees from other factions would not have taken it so seriously, because this Assessment World relies on armies, not personal martial strength. They didnt believe Song Jian, alone, could defeat an army of tens or even hundreds of thousands. But if the opponent had found and conquered the main city first, then the power of the human faction would rapidly develop, something that the other competitors could not accept. Song Jian had no idea that his announcement of occupying the human main city would cause such a great shock. He was just feeling that this rudimentary human main city required too many resources to develop. Just rebuilding a gate would cost five hundred units of lumber and eight hundred units of stone. If he relied only on the ten units of resources accumulated daily from the resource warehouse and the two resource points he owned, it would take at least more than a month to reconstruct the gate. However, rebuilding just the gate was not enough. There were too many buildings in the castle that needed construction and upgrades. If the resources couldnt keep up, this main city would only become a burden. Recruit some soldiers first, then explore the surrounding environment! Song Jian thought to himself. In the main city, there was only one place to recruit soldiers C the Watchtower, which could recruit 5 spearmen a day at a cost of a hundred gold coins each. Song Jian recruited them all at once. In the next moment, soldiers clad in leather armor, holding sharp spears, stepped out of the watchtower. They were only of average adult height and weight and didnt look very imposing, but they seemed to have excellent discipline. Upon exiting the watchtower, they automatically fell into a line. At your command, my lord! the five spearmen shouted in unison. The morale isnt bad! Song Jian nodded. It was only then that he realized how precious the lucky gem the elf had given him was, as maintaining high morale was clearly no easy task. Spearmen: Attack 6, Defense 4, Skill: Phalanx Stab After reviewing the attributes of the spearmen, Song Jian finally nodded in satisfaction, Not bad, they do look like soldiers now. Song Jian rode the unicorn, leading the five spearmen, and walked toward the castle gate, Lets first explore the surrounding area and try to discover as many resource points as possible A gust of wind whipped through, and a gigantic shadow appeared in the sky. The unicorn seemed to sense a threat, becoming somewhat agitated. It snorted loudly and continuously pawed the ground with its hind hooves. Black Dragon! Song Jian squinted his eyes towards the sky. It was an adult Black Dragon, its body measuring over ten meters in length, scales shimmering with a metallic luster. Its flight path was headed deep into the Elf Mountains, where the Flower Elf had said the Black Demon King resided; Didnt the Flower Elf say that the Black Demon King occupying the Elf Mountains was an old, and injured Black Dragon? Song Jians brow furrowed. The Elf Mountains were too close to the human city where he was located. Once the opportunity arose, he was definitely going to take out that Black Dragon; otherwise, it would pose too great a threat to his city; Nevermind that for now, lets explore the surrounding area first, Song Jian secretly thought. Choosing a direction at random, Song Jian led five riflemen forward to explore. After only a few hundred meters, he stumbled upon a large mill situated beside a riverbank. Surrounding the mill were vast swathes of farmland being cultivated, with a group of farmers wielding wooden pitchforks laboring in the fields; System: You have discovered a mill guarded by a large group of farmers. Do you wish to attack them? A mill can produce food, an indispensable resource if one wishes to build an army. Attack! Song Jian ordered the five riflemen; Quickly, the riflemen formed a sharp vanguard and charged towards the laboring farmers. Seeing the riflemen coming, the group of farmers brandished their wooden pitchforks to meet them. They outnumbered the riflemen by several times and swiftly encircled them, ready for battle to erupt at any moment; Kill, kill, kill! The riflemen roared in anger, taking the initiative to attack. Their spears easily pierced through the bodies of the unarmed farmers, blood splattering everywhere. Soon, one after another, the farmers were slain, and Song Jians combat information panel was filled with cascading battle notifications; System: Your rifleman has killed a frail farmer, gaining 2 combat experience points; Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: Your rifleman has killed a robust farmer, gaining 5 combat experience points; System: An angry farmer attacked your rifleman with a pitchfork, inflicting 2 points of damage and causing a loss of 1 health point; System: Under the military might of your troops, the morale of the farmers dropped by 1 point; Song Jian did not participate in the fight. He simply watched quietly from a distance, for with the mutated unicorn as his mount, all his troops received a 15% increase in attack, a 10% increase in defense, plus +2 to attack speed, and +1 to marching speed. With the bolstering effects of the mutated unicorn mount, along with keeping a high morale state, even though there were only five riflemen, they continuously overwhelmed the enemy throughout the battle. After killing more than a dozen farmers, the remaining farmers finally let out a cry of terror and began to scatter and flee; System: Your army has routed these farmers, achieving a resounding victory; System: You have gained 650 gold coins, obtained 200 units of food; System: You have found an unguarded mill. Do you wish to continue the occupation? Chapter 977 - 978 Devils Castle_1 Chapter 977: Chapter 978: Devils Castle_1 Chapter 977: Chapter 978: Devils Castle_1 After occupying a mill and gaining over five hundred units of food, the mill could provide 20 units of food every day. According to the consumption rate of 100 workers or 10 soldiers per unit of food daily, Song Jian could hire at least two thousand more workers or two hundred more soldiers. However, hiring required spending gold coins, and relying solely on the daily production of gold from the City Lord Mansion was definitely not enough. Engaging in battles was the quickest way to obtain gold. Looking down at the empty farmlands, Song Jians brows furled slightly. If some farmers could be sent here to cultivate the land, he believed the food production could be further increased. If I had continued to pursue them earlier, is it possible that I could have captured some farmers? Song Jian thought to himself. After defeating the group of farmers armed with wooden forks, Song Jian had ignored them. Now, thinking about it, he felt he should have captured all the remaining farmers. Having taken over a mill, Song Jian continued on his way. Throughout the day, he discovered only a lumberyard and an iron mine. As night fell, he led his five spearmen back to the castle. Upgrade the City Lord Mansion to tier 2, upgrade the material warehouse to tier 2, build a tavern, build a blacksmith shop! Upon returning to the castle, Song Jian issued a series of construction orders. In the castle, buildings can be upgraded or built new with sufficient resources, and the construction can proceed automatically. If there are workers available, the construction speed could be increased. A second-tier City Lord Mansion could provide 400 gold coins daily. Moreover, in order to construct or upgrade other buildings, the level of the City Lord Mansion was a prerequisite. Without a second-tier City Lord Mansion, many buildings could not be constructed; The material warehouse provided various common resources each day and was another building that must be upgraded. As for the tavern and blacksmith shop, they could be built as long as there were enough resources; The tavern could quickly restore the morale of soldiers and also had a chance to recruit heroes. Song Jian spent an entire day exploring only a small area. The efficiency of gathering resources was too low. If he could recruit several heroes to join him, the efficiency would greatly increase. As for the blacksmith shop, it could provide simple weapons and armor. Most importantly, the blacksmith shop could manufacture supply wagons. During combat, soldiers equipment could be easily damaged, and supply wagons could repair them on the spot. Moreover, if Song Jian hired archers in the future, their combat power would drop sharply once they ran out of arrows. The supply wagons could restock them with plentiful arrows whenever needed. In the dead of night, Song Jian lay on the bed in the City Lord Mansion, silently pondering how to achieve victory in this assessment. In one day, I have only found a mill, a pasture, and an iron mine. However, from the announcements of other factions, it can be seen that their efficiency is several times mine. They must have found much more resources than I have. However, up to now, it seems that no other factions examinees have found their main city, which is good news for me. But its only a matter of time before they find it. Once they discover the main city, they will enter a rapid development phase. The gap in strength between me and them will become smaller as time goes on Just then, a red announcement appeared before Song Jian; System: An examinee from the Hell faction has discovered the main city, Demon Castle! System: The Hell factions examinee launched an attack on Demon Castle but failed! System: The examinee from the Hell faction suffered fatal injuries, lost the qualification for assessment, and was forced to exit the Assessment World! Song Jian was shocked and sat up involuntarily, staring at the announcementthe Hell faction had found the main city! Although he had anticipated this, the appearance of another factions main city still made Song Jian somewhat nervous. On the other side, within the Hell faction, Prince Sara let out an angry roar. Who was it, who discovered the main city and didnt report? Do you think just leaving after a failure is the end of it? Wait until I leave this damned Assessment World, I will let you know what kind of punishment acting on your own will bring! The other Examinees of the Hell faction all appeared as if they were scared to breathe, but in reality, no one cared what Prince Sara said. Though as long as their own faction could win, they would pass the assessment, but if a higher evaluation could be attained afterward, the power they received would also be greater than the others; If they were the first to discover the main city of their faction, they would definitely attempt to take it over. After all, once the main city is occupied, one automatically becomes the City Lord, a status that cannot be changed or transferred to someone else. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unless the entire castle is abandoned, which would harm the interests of all Examinees in the faction, it would surely meet with opposition from others. When that time comes, even Prince Sara would have no choice but to grudgingly acknowledge the City Lord status of the other party. Once they pass this assessment, evidently, the one with the City Lord status would reap the greatest benefits. This is why that Examinee from the Hell faction, having discovered a Hell main city, launched an attack to occupy it. Unfortunately, his Combat Power wasnt enough; not only did he fail to take over the main city, but he also lost his life in battle; Fortunately, one wouldnt truly die in the Assessment World. He was merely removed from the Assessment World after being killed, and naturally, he failed the second-tier Combat Power assessment; After some investigation, the Examinees of the Hell faction finally confirmed the location, and at Prince Saras command, all the Examinees began searching along the trail that the Examinee had explored during the daytime. In truth, whether exploring during the day or night, it consumed the Examinees stamina, and nighttime exploration depleted twice the stamina as daytime; After spending most of the night, almost all the Examinees were exhausted. Normally, nighttime was their rest period after daytime exploration, but under Prince Saras orders, they reluctantly searched for the Hell main city throughout the night. Damn it, whats the difference if we waited until morning? The main city wont run away. Its only us here in the Hell faction; nobody is going to snatch it someone muttered in complaint. Who knows? retorted a fellow Examinee with a meaningful glance, whispering, How can you be sure that no one will find and occupy the main city at night? That lucky yet unlucky guy wasnt strong. There are at least five people here who could easily beat him. If he couldnt occupy the main city, does it mean the other five cant either? Such a pity for that fool, to miss out on such an opportunity right before his eyes I cant go on; exploring at night takes too much out of me. My legs feel like theyre filled with lead Exhaustion halts everyone, a rule of the Assessment World that no one can avoid. Nearly everyone has depleted their stamina, but soon, some good news comes from ahead; Prince Sara, someone has found that Hell faction main city! At that moment, Prince Sara too was leaning against a rock to rest. Hearing the news, his previously ashen face finally showed a hint of excitement. PS: Thank you Flashy Golden King Tiger for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 978 - 979 Griffon_1 Chapter 978: Chapter 979: Griffon_1 Chapter 978: Chapter 979: Griffon_1 Hells faction was the second after the human faction to discover the main city of a faction. Although it had not yet been occupied, the examinees from other factions felt an urgent sensation in their hearts. Almost all the examinees used their strength on exploration, not bothering to actively occupy resource points even when they found them. After all, those resource points were simply there. As long as they were properly marked, they could be occupied later. But finding the main city one day earlier would mean gaining a slightly greater advantage; The very next morning, all the examinees from Hells faction swarmed towards the main city, the Demon Castle. After repeated attacks, this Demon Castle was finally occupied by Hells faction, and Prince Salar rightfully became the master of this castle. On the second day, as soon as Song Jians strength recovered, he set off to continue his exploration. Because he had a mount, his speed of movement was twice that of other examinees. However, no matter what, he was only one person and his efficiency was definitely far less than the other factions. This time, Song Jian chose a different direction to continue exploring. There were too many unexplored areas around him, and in order to save energy, he decided to open up all the resource points nearby before venturing further afield; Today, Song Jian seemed to have picked a good route; he found plentiful resources along the way, and in just half a day, he acquired two granaries, one pasture, one timber yard, and two mining sites. Continuing to explore forward, Song Jian suddenly heard a sharp screech in the sky, where a creature with the head of an eagle, the body of a lion, and a pair of white wings on its back was flying. A griffin? Song Jian narrowed his eyes and looked up into the sky. This creature seemed to be a third-tier unit for the human faction, the griffin, which was far stronger than ordinary spearmen and archers. A single griffin could at least defeat more than ten spearmen or archers, making it one of the stronger units in the human faction; All this information Song Jian had found in the City Lord Mansion, and the Griffin Tower that bred griffins could also be built in the human main city, although it would have to wait until the City Lord Mansion was upgraded to level six. Moreover, a certain amount of the special resource, gemstones, was needed to build it; The most important aspect was, if they could capture a griffin, they could train the human factions special unit, the Griffin Knight, which was a powerful unit second only to the highest-tiered unit of the humans, the Archangel, and capable of fighting the Giant Dragon. Is there a wild griffin stronghold here? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Today, Song Jian had recruited five more spearmen, but spearmen were, after all, only a first-tier unit of the human faction, merely capable of bullying non-combat personnel like peasants. If they encountered the wild beast army led by the mutated unicorn he had faced before, these spearmen would probably not even be a match for those wild beasts one-on-one; Despite Song Jians formidable strength, he urgently needed some higher-level units to counter the threats from other factions; Song Jian led ten spearmen towards the area where the griffins were located, and soon, they saw a griffins nest on a cliff not far away; Aside from the griffin flying in the sky, there were three adult griffins and two young griffins in the nest. For Song Jian, their overall strength wasnt very formidable. Soldiers, attack! Song Jian waved towards the griffins nest and commanded; With the resolve to break the enemys ranks, we fear death not! a group of spearmen roared and launched their attack on the griffins nest; Song Jian was somewhat speechless: , you guys really know how to psych yourselves up. Could it be you can also evolve a Zhao Xin? Sensing the threat, four adult griffins confronted them. It was clear that although there were fewer griffins, in terms of strength, they completely overwhelmed the ten spearmen. Phalanx! With a roar, all the spearmen quickly formed a square formation and thrust their long spears at the griffin charging at the forefront; Beams of white light burst forth from each spear, converging into a massive spear phantom that ruthlessly plunged into the griffins chest, instantly splattering blood. With just a single strike, the griffin was grievously wounded, stumbling backward to crash against a rock, losing its ability to continue fighting; Huh? Song Jians eyes lit up, not expecting that the spearmen, who were initially just cannon fodder, would have the strength to inflict severe damage on a third-tier creature. It seemed that low-tier creatures should not be underestimated. If they were present in sufficient numbers, they could still pose a threat to high-tier creatures. Just then, a griffin suddenly flapped its wings, and streaks of plasma began to flow on its feathers, gathering continuously. The air erupted with the sizzling sound of electricity zapping. Whoosh~ With the flapping of the griffins wings, streams of electricity shot out like a barrage of arrows, striking the spearmen and causing ten of them to tumble over, directly incapacitated from continuing the fight; Song Jians smile immediately froze on his face, not expecting that just as he had started to revise his opinion of the lower-tier spearmen, reality slapped him hard across the face; Retreat! Song Jian immediately ordered. Due to the effect of their high morale, even if it came down to the death of every last man, these spearmen would not retreat a single step until the entire army was annihilated. Song Jian did not wish for them all to die in battle. He gently nudged the unicorn, signaling it to step forward. The unicorn, from the moment the griffins appeared, became restless, constantly yearning to charge into the fray, but under Song Jians control, it could only stay put; Now, having received the command to charge, the unicorn let out a joyful neigh, wings unfurling as it galloped toward the griffins with lightning speed. Seeing Song Jian joining the fray, the remaining three griffins immediately abandoned the severely wounded spearmen and turned to pounce toward Song Jian, knowing that only by defeating him could they end this battle; Zap~ A bolt of lightning as thick as an arm shot out from the unicorns horn, striking one of the griffins. However, the griffin merely staggered mid-air and was not seriously harmed. Being creatures that could also wield electric magic, they possessed a high resistance to lightning attacks; Song Jian gently tapped the unicorns back and leaped into the air with Flame Light Wings emerging behind him, brandishing the Sky-breaking Sword as he charged toward the three griffins; The griffins beaks were sharp as swords, and their claws were also exceedingly sharp. Even without their lightning magic, these spearmen stood no chance against them. Song Jian dodged the beak strike of one griffin and, with a swift motion, cleaved the Sky-breaking Sword into the nearest one, causing blood to splatter. The wounded griffin did not shrink back but instead became even more ferocious, reaching out with its sharp claws toward Song Jian in a fierce swipe; The sharp claws left several white marks on the Warlords armor but failed to inflict significant damage on Song Jian, who took the opportunity to land several more cuts on it; In a brief three-minute mid-air struggle, Song Jian brought down each of the three griffins to the ground. The mutant unicorn kept emitting threatening growls at the several seriously injured griffins, eager to pounce, seemingly excited by the prospect of bullying creatures of comparable strength. Song Jian slowly descended, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, and pointed it toward the grievously wounded griffins, demanding, Submit, or die? PS: Thank you, Glittering-Euro-Tiger, for the gift of 100 QiDian coins~ Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 979 - 980 Misunderstanding_1 Chapter 979: Chapter 980: Misunderstanding_1 Chapter 979: Chapter 980: Misunderstanding_1 If Song Jian had killed these griffins, although he could occupy the griffin nest, he would have had to wait a day to recruit griffins as troopsrecruitment could only take place the next day. However, if he managed to make these griffins submit, they would immediately join Song Jians army. Under the threat of death, three griffins chose to submit, while one griffin refused to surrender and was killed by the spearmen. These soldiers were also able to gain proficiency by killing enemies, which allowed for promotion. Two spearmen had advanced to level three, and four to level two. Song Jian checked the attributes of the griffins. As level three troops, their attributes were a big step above the spearmens, but correspondingly, the battle experience required for leveling up had also increased substantially. Griffin: Attack 13, Defense 8, Skill: Lightning Strike Normal spearmen attacking a griffin couldnt even break its defense, and each attack could only forcibly reduce one point of health. Only when using the Phalanx Stab skill could they pose a threat to the griffins. The execution of the Phalanx Stab skill required a certain number of spearmen. The attack of each spearman could stack according to a specific ratiothe more spearmen there were, the higher the damage from Phalanx Stab. Once the number reached a certain level, even simple level one troops could threaten higher-level troops. The griffins Lightning Strike skill must be the same one that had been unleashed earlier, with the flapping of wings and shooting of lightning arrows. This skill was extremely powerful, not only causing high damage but also triggering a paralyzing effect; with just one strike, it severely wounded ten spearmen, rendering them unable to continue fighting. With the addition of three griffins, the strength of the army led by Song Jian increased significantly. However, for him, this increase in strength was dispensable; he was merely preparing for the bigger battles to come. Let go of those griffins, theyre my prey! Just as Song Jian was about to lead his army away to continue exploring, an angry growl suddenly came from not too far away. Looking up, he saw a female knight wearing a bright red cape over a thin breastplate appear within his sight. Examinees? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. Had he already encountered another camps examinees so quickly? He knew that there was only one examinee from the human camp. But quickly, Song Jian realized that she was not an examinee, but a native of the Assessment World, apparently also a hero. Behind the female knight, there were fifty or sixty spearmen and archers, along with seven or eight crusaders. Song Jians gaze fell on the group of crusaders, who looked like they were clad in tin cans, the fourth level troop type for the human camp, equivalent to heavy infantry. In addition to their heavy armor, they also had broadswords and metal shields; their attack and defense were both exceptionally formidable. Turning to look back at his own ranks, Song Jian noticed that his army seemed rather shabby in comparison. Was this probably the reason the female knight dared to threaten him to relinquish the griffin nest, even after he had already occupied it? Recruiting heroes doesnt necessarily have to take place in a tavern. If you encounter them in the wild and defeat them, you can make them submit. Song Jians gaze turned toward the female knight mounted on a sorrel steed, a meaningful smile emerging at the corner of his mouth. Caitlin felt that today was indeed her lucky day. She had merely come out with her troops for a casual stroll to clear her head, and she had encountered a wild griffin nest. She had just learned how to train griffin riders from a dwarf master, and unexpectedly, she had come across a griffin nest. It seemed that the goddess of luck was truly watching over her. ` If I could train griffin knights, maybe I could make this unit my specialty! The thought of a specialty unit excited Catelyn. If she really could make commanding griffin knights her forte, then perhaps her father wouldnt stop her from entering the battlefield, becoming a true female officer. Foreigner, I now command you to abandon this wild griffins nest! Catelyn said sternly, As a reward for finding them, you may leave here with the three griffins you have already subdued. Once wild units are subdued, they rarely betray their masters, unless morale falters and they flee during battle. To seize control of anothers units, one must expend a great deal of time and energy. Compared to occupying a wild nest capable of producing griffin units daily, these three subdued griffins were insignificant. My lady, are you attempting to rob me? This is a grave offense to a lord! Song Jian said with a smile, snapping his fingers. The soldiers behind him immediately formed a battle array. Even the three newly joined griffins spread their wings and let out threatening screeches. Are you planning to fight me? Seeing his actions, Catelyns face was filled with surprise. Its well known that a heros strength is directly proportional to their army. The opponent had only a shabby ten pikemen and three newly subdued griffins. For some reason, the griffins, which should have appeared demoralized, were full of fighting spirit. However, how could such an army be a match for her own? Could it be he does not recognize the Crusader knights? A ludicrous thought suddenly crossed Catelyns mind. Even the eight Crusader knights she led could defeat the opponents forces, not to mention she also had fifty-eight pikemen and archers. After assessing the relative strength of their forces, Catelyn became furious. Brandishing her sword at Song Jian, she declared, Foreigner, you will be punished for your arrogance! To battle! Her troops immediately formed a charge array and roared in anger. The roar of dozens indeed sounds much more imposing than that of ten, but to Song Jian, Catelyns army was hardly worth mentioning. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian brandished the Sky-breaking Sword and released the Thousand Swords Art toward a distant cliff. Hundreds of Spirit Swords materialized in the air, densely packed and flying toward the cliff; Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ An earth-shattering explosion sounded, and due to the intense blast, the cliff near the griffin nest trembled thunderously. Two newly born griffins cried out in terror, their voices immature. Catelyns eyes and mouth were wide open in shock. Only then did she realize that the one who had subdued a griffin nest and three griffins with just ten pikemen, if not possessing immense strength, how could he have managed such a feat? Looking at the nearly flattened distant cliff, a look of fear and regret appeared in Catelyns eyes. I was blinded by greed and lost my wisdom, provoking such a powerful person! Catelyn thought regretfully. In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through her mind. Now she was considering how to retreat unscathed before such a formidable hero, rather than coveting his griffin nest. I think, this may have been a misunderstanding. A charming smile appeared on Catelyns face, and her voice became much softer. Chapter 980 - 981 Captive_1 Chapter 980: Chapter 981: Captive_1 Chapter 980: Chapter 981: Captive_1 Song Jian flashed a ferocious smile at Catherine, and with a wave of his right hand, the army behind him began to press forward slowly. Though there were only ten riflemen and three griffins, they gave off the feeling of a million-strong army. In contrast, Catherines troops began to lose morale, with some riflemen even showing terror on their faces, their hands trembled as they struggled to hold onto their long spears. Filled with regret, Catherine thought of the previous strike, which was comparable to the magical forbidden curse, Doomsday Meteor, and perhaps even more terrifying. She couldnt understand why such a powerful hero would have so few troops. This led to her misjudgment, and now this slight mistake had plunged her into a hopeless situation. Its simply impossible to defeat him, this freak, leading such a small force out here, isnt it harming others? In addition to regret, Catherine felt a bit of anger in her heart. Originally, she thought Song Jian was just a down-and-out roaming hero; she didnt expect him to be a wolf in sheeps clothing. I am Catherine, the eldest daughter of Emperor Nicholas of the Kingdom of Eracia! To offend me is to be hunted by the entire Kingdom of Eracia, Catherine said calmly. Normally, she disliked mentioning her lineage to others, but now she had to use it to scare off this powerful enemy, which she found ironic. Catherine, you now have only two choices, either submit to me and become one of my heroes, or face death, Song Jian snorted coldly and said slowly. Perhaps others might consider Catherines identity, but he wasnt from this world. As long as he completed the assessment task and defeated the other Examinees, he could leave this world. He didnt care about facing the entire world as an enemy, let alone a single Kingdom of Eracia. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dont you know about the Kingdom of Eracia, foreigner? Catherine was somewhat surprised and hastily said, The Kingdom of Eracia spans thousands of miles; even the land under your feet belongs to the Kingdom of Eracia. Do you know what the consequences of killing me will be? You wont be able to escape! You have five seconds to consider, Song Jian said expressionlessly, continuing to lead his army forward slowly. The previously displayed power was causing Catherines army to lose morale steadily. Their charge formation was already starting to disperse, and she believed that once a battle ensued, her army would soon fall into disarray due to plummeting morale. We wont even last that long; he could annihilate me and my troops with a single move! Catherines heart grew increasingly anxious. I can pay you a ransom. How about ten thousand gold coins? Catherine suggested, trying to hold her composure. Paying a ransom was a common way for the defeated to gain freedom. Catherine didnt think he would refuse, as ten thousand gold coins were no small sum. Two seconds left! Song Jian said in a deep voice. All the resources of this world were meaningless to him. His sole purpose was to achieve victory in this assessment, to make Catherine submit and enhance his power. Even if she couldnt fight, using her to explore and seize resources was still a good deal. Seeing that she remained unmoved, Song Jian immediately raised the Sky-breaking Sword, and countless Spirit Swords appeared around him, bringing the threat of death upon Catherines head. I, I choose to surrender! Catherines face showed a look of humiliation. She dismounted and kneeled on one knee, head bowed down. Being captured by a wandering hero would be a stain on Catherines life she could never erase. Although defeat was common for a hero, for Catherine, who was only sixteen and had always dreamt of joining the army, it was a hard pill to swallow. System: You have achieved a glorious victory! System: You have defeated the Human Camp hero Catherine; you have the right to view her attribute panel! System: You have gained five hundred gold coins! System: You have acquired a group of riflemen, a band of archers, and a handful of crusaders! System: You have gained a subordinate hero; you can assign her to fight! A series of system notifications appeared before Song Jians eyes, and at the same time, Catherines attribute panel was also opened to him. [Catherine] [Human Faction Hero] [Attack 15, Defense 11] [Specialties: Swordsman, Crusader Warrior] Having captured Catherine, Song Jian found that the originally pitch-black map had suddenly lit up a large area; the scenery within hundreds of miles of his location became crystal clear. All the resource points, all the monster gathering areas, and even the troop recruitment spots were revealed on the map. This must be the area Catherine had explored before! Song Jian thought to himself, It looks like capturing the native heroes of this world can save a lot of time and effort, at the very least, no need to open the map every day. When he had first entered this world, the map was completely dark. Often, exploration was just aimless wandering, wasting both time and energy. Catherine, there are many resource points here, why havent they been occupied? Song Jian asked after staring at the opened map for a while. These resource points are occupied by powerful heroes around us. If we were to rashly take them, it would lead to war with them! Catherine said helplessly. Good, Im currently in need of capable subordinates; do not let any of these resource points go, occupy them all. And these troop recruitment points as well, occupy them all! Song Jian ordered. Also, what is this place with the shape of a treasure chest? Song Jian asked. The information learned from the City Lord Mansion was too scant, far less than what a native of this world would know. Thats the Griffin Treasure House. Inside is a hoard of treasures guarded by a group of griffins. Defeat them, and you can gain generous spoils of war; there might even be artifacts hidden inside! Catherine said with a tempting tone. Excellent, thats also our target. Artifacts, huh? Ive never seen what an artifact looks like, Song Jian said, stroking his chin and muttering to himself. Catherine couldnt help but roll her eyes and curse Song Jian in her mind as an egomaniac. However, upon hearing that Song Jian was planning to attack the Griffin Treasure House, a smile involuntarily crept onto her face. It seemed that the time for her to regain her freedom was not too far off. Guided by Catherine, Song Jian led his troops toward the closest open-pit mine, which was said to be a resource point occupied by a powerful undead mage hero. Song Jian decided to make this undead mage his first target. How can a undead mage hero live so comfortably in the human factions territory? Song Jian couldnt help but complain, Doesnt your father, that human king, know of its existence? Why doesnt he send troops to exterminate it? Damn it, the human faction isnt just made up of the Elassia Kingdom. That undead mage is very powerful, possessing advanced necromancy. Any failed battle against it only strengthens it. Without absolute certainty of victory, who would dare to challenge it lightly? Catherine said angrily. Oh, is that so? That really is a sad affair, Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, acting nonchalant. When you meet that undead mage, youll know fear, Catherine thought bitterly, Seeing the undead mages rotting face, youll probably wet your pants out of fear! Chapter 981 - 981 982 Invasion_1 ?Chapter 981: Chapter 982 Invasion_1 Chapter 981: Chapter 982 Invasion_1 Soon, under the guidance of Catherine, the group arrived at an open-air mining quarry. From a distance, they could see a group of tattered skeleton miners working in the quarry, while a few strong skeleton soldiers, brandishing long swords and clad in armor, acted as guards around the perimeter. Only these few skeleton soldiers as guards? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. He had assumed that a necromancer capable of transforming corpses into warriors would have many soldiers, and considered the quarry to be a relatively important resource surely heavily guarded. These are level ten skeleton soldiers, already capable of advancing to skeleton warriors! Catherine rolled her eyes and said, Besides, given the necromancers notorious reputation, others would avoid him at all costs. Who would dare to provoke him? These skeleton soldiers are merely a message to others that this is the territory of the necromancer Karada. To encroach is to provoke a battle with him! Song Jian nodded and transferred all the soldiers under Catherines command, saying, You will lead this battle. What, you want me to command the battle? Catherine was somewhat surprised. Yes, otherwise why would I recruit you? Song Jian said, looking as if it was the most obvious thing. Catherine: Although this is what I hoped for, his expression really annoys me! Song Jian had already discovered that in this Assessment World, battling anyone provided him with no gain. There were no battle experiences to be had, and the equipment and resources gained could not be taken with him upon leaving this world. Moreover, the adversaries he encountered were all lower-level forces, lacking any formidable presence, which somewhat dampened his spirits. Perhaps its time to visit the Elf Mountains and encounter that Black Dragon. Maybe there will be some unexpected gains! Song Jian watched as Catherine led the troops into battle, remembering he still had a task to exterminate the Black Mage. The few skeleton soldiers guarding the quarry, though level ten, were no match for the army led by Catherine. The fight was over in a matter of minutes, leaving only the cleanup of the skeleton workers in the quarry. Although these skeleton workers were not combatants, their presence would still instill fear in ordinary people. If not cleaned out, human miners would not come to work here, and rumors of a haunted quarry would soon emerge. As Catherine approached Song Jian with a proud look on her face after clearing out all the skeleton miners and taking control of the quarry, her expression was smug. Suddenly remembering something, Song Jian asked, During the previous battle, our troops didnt seem to maintain high morale? Catherines face froze, and without any anticipation, she replied, Its common knowledge that human armies lose morale when facing the undead. They will initiate an attack only if their strength surpasses that of the undead by more than double Oh, is that so! Song Jian also realized that the luck stone seemed to be effective only on armies led by the user. Even though Catherine was a hero he had recruited, the luck stone could not affect the troops under her command. Take this, it will make fighting the undead army easier in the future! Song Jian took out the luck stone and handed it to Catherine. A treasure? Catherines eyes sparkled. Such a strategic artifact was beyond the privilege of a princess like her, reserved only for powerful commanders. A Luck Stone? It increases luck and ensures that the army maintains high morale? Catherine examined the stone closely, a smile of surprise forming on her face. Luck can increase the chances of the army triggering their skills and their resistance to negative effects. And high morale means that the troops will brave any enemy, never disintegrating or fleeing in fear! Catherine looked at Song Jian, disbelief coloring her expression. Youre willing to give me such a precious artifact for real? Of course not Song Jian looked at Catherine with a look of surprise and said, Its only a loan, youll need to return it to me after youve used it! Catherines smile stiffened, and the good impression she had just begun to develop for Song Jian quickly dissipated. After tucking away the lucky gemstone, she muttered under her breath, Miser The mine has been occupied. That undead sorcerer named Karada, he must have received the news, right? she wondered aloud as she gazed into the distance. Of course. Every lord takes their resources points very seriously. Unless theyre preoccupied with something more important, theyd come to check on it immediately, Catherine said, glancing at Song Jian with some concern. However, remembering the terrifying skills Song Jian had used earlier, she still had confidence in him. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two waited in the mine for over half an hour until the human miners they had recruited arrived and began working. The undead sorcerer Karada did not appear. Maybe something important has held him up Catherine said in a surprised tone, glancing at Song Jian. Then well just continue to occupy his resource points! said Song Jian, expressionless. Catherine was silent for a moment before speaking, I think we should quit while were ahead. Being able to take a mine from him is already an incredible achievement. If we continue, we might end up making a mortal enemy out of him Humans and undead sorcerers are mortal enemies to begin with, arent they? Song Jian said, looking at Catherine with some surprise, not fully understanding the thought processes of the people in this world. Those not of our kind must have a different heart, and besides, undead creatures inherently need human corpses to transform into soldiers, an existence that fundamentally stands in opposition to the human race. If the other party is too strong, its fine to retreat for a while, but burying oneself in the sand like an ostrich, ignoring the existence of the undead sorcerers and not even daring to oppose them, such an approach will only allow the undead sorcerer to grow stronger. Catherine sighed, shook her head slightly, and fell silent. Previously, several human lords had assembled a large army hoping to kill the undead sorcerer lord, but they all perished before his castle, worn down by his vast army. Since then, the nearby lords had never again proposed a resolution to crusade against the undead sorcerer. As long as he did not expand his territory, the surrounding lords had come to accept the existence of the undead sorcerer lord. With Catherine guiding him, Song Jians efficiency in capturing resource points greatly increased. In just over two hours, they had occupied seven or eight resource points, most of which had belonged to the undead sorcerer lord Karada. The resource points to the east and south have almost all been occupied by you. Whats left are to the west and north. However, going west, we would have to go around the Elf Mountains, where, it is said, a Black Dragon resides. As for the north, we would need to bypass Karadas castle Catherine found it very strange that Karada had not shown up yet. They had already taken almost half of his resource points, but he seemed completely unaware. Then lets continue. Since he wont come out, lets go see his castle! said Song Jian, expressionless. What an arrogant fellow! A hoarse voice came from not far away. Song Jian turned his head to see, on a large tree less than five meters away, a skeletal raven, peering at him with a pair of blood-red eyes. Although it was just a skeletal raven, Song Jian could sense a mocking expression in its eyes. Undead magic, huh? Interesting! Han Dongs lips curled into a faint smile as he stared at the skeletal raven with an intrigued expression. PS: Thanks to The White Divine for the 500-starting-point coin reward~ Chapter 982 - 982 983 Experiment_1 ?Chapter 982: Chapter 983 Experiment_1 Chapter 982: Chapter 983 Experiment_1 Song Jian stared at the skeletal raven, feeling a faint necromantic power emanating from it. This wasnt the first time he had encountered such power; the zombie monsters within Doomsday City also possessed it. However, the necromantic power within this skeletal raven was much purer. Arrogant human, you have no idea what kind of existence youve angered! Seeing that Song Jian seemed unafraid, the voice that came from the skeletal ravens beak took on a tint of annoyance, I was conducting an important experiment earlier and didnt bother with you, which perhaps gave you some illusions! I just heard that youre even preparing to attack my castle? Well then, I shall await your arrival in my castle. Do not keep me waiting too long, or otherwise, I will turn your domain into a Cloud of Death Rustle rustle~ As soon as the skeletal raven finished speaking, it didnt wait for Song Jians response; it simply flapped its bony wings and flew into the sky. Catherine looked at Song Jian with a face full of concern. In her opinion, with Song Jians current military strength, challenging a powerful undead wizard lord was an extremely unwise choice. We dont have siege engines, our soldiers are too few, we cant even climb the walls of the opponents castle, and even in open field, we are no match for an undead wizard lord, let alone attacking a castle Catherine tried to dissuade Song Jian, but obviously, the effect was not very good. If you are afraid, then I will lead this battle! Song Jian said, giving Catherine a cold look. Catherine immediately felt Song Jians disdain, her face flushed with anger as she shouted, You think I fear death? I just dont want to make a meaningless sacrifice. Youre going to attack an undead wizards castle now, and apart from adding a few low-level skeleton soldiers to your opponent, it will have no effect. In my eyes, you are indeed afraid of death! Song Jian said, A true warrior never asks how strong the enemies are, only where they are! Even if its just me alone, I will eradicate this human domains tumor! Seeing Song Jians righteous expression, Catherine was at a loss for words, but his statement deeply moved her. Never asking how strong the enemy is, only where they are? Damn it, who is the fool who said such a thing? However, why does it make me feel my blood boil and make me want to rush into battle right away? Catherine muttered to herself. As she came back to her senses, she realized that Song Jian had already taken off alone towards the undead wizard Karadas castle. He really is an arrogant oddball! Catherine gritted her teeth, leading her army toward Song Jian. She touched the scroll in her bosom, murmuring, Even if we fail, at least I can take you away and save your life. There are too few foolish people like you nowadays. But in my eyes, you are more of a warrior than those lords, a true warrior! From the information obtained from the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian knew that undead wizards belonged to the fifth tier of the Undead Clans military, which was a level higher than the Crusaders led by Catherine. A normal undead wizard could handle fifteen to twenty crusaders, and with the advantage of terrain, a single undead wizard could even hold off an army of over a hundred crusaders. The regular undead wizard soldiers were best known for unleashing clusters of Cloud of Death and dealing area attacks on the enemy. Such beings, if advanced to heroes, would have their mastery of Cloud of Death increased in both scope and power manifold. I guess the army Catherine is leading will be annihilated by the enemy in one fell swoop, right? Song Jian glanced at the following Catherine, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. Ever since entering the Assessment World, Song Jian had been capturing resource points and accumulating troops, but he had never pinned his hopes for victory on these soldiers. The only thing he believed in was the long sword in his hands. As he had just said, even if it was only him, he would still attack the undead wizard lords castle because he believed that he alone was enough. I must be insane to join you in attacking a necromancer lords castle! Catherine complained in a low voice as she rode her warhorse to Song Jians side. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian gave a faint smile and said, Just think, if we win, this battle will be one led by you, and your great name will spread throughout the entire human kingdom. Your father will certainly be proud of you. First, we must actually be able to defeat that necromancer, and within his own castle at that! Catherine was not swayed and rolled her eyes in response. Dont worry, all obstacles will be cleaved apart by my longsword, one slash at a time, and if thats not enough, then two slashes! Song Jian laughed heartily. Is your sword a divine artifact, then? Even the legendary supreme divine artifact, the Blade of Doomsday, doesnt possess such powerful abilities, Catherine couldnt help retorting. Youll know when the time comes! Song Jian, not wanting to explain, simply nodded in response. The distant land was barren, with not a grass in sight; a castle imbued with the style of the Undead Clan stood tall on the vast plains. Inside the castle, the necromancer Karada stared at a crystal ball which displayed the scene caught by the eyes of skeletal crows: Song Jian, Catherine, and their following army. Seeing Catherines rather shabby-looking army without even a single siege engine, Karada laughed silently with a rattling of his jawbone, as his teeth clicked together softly, emitting a clack clack sound C the way the Undead Clan expressed laughter. Hahaha, I thought they were just a few hot-headed young warriors, but it turns out theyre two lunatics who dont know whether theyre alive or dead! Karada sent out more skeletal crows to widen his scouting range and, noticing that Song Jian had set up no ambush, he quickly lost interest in them. Without siege engines, they shouldnt even dream of breaching the robust walls of the castle. Such a meager army attacking a necromancer lords fortress would probably fail to even get close to the walls. Compared to two arrogantly ignorant lunatics, my research is somewhat more important! Karadas withered palm gently swiped over the crystal ball, wiping away the images before he turned and walked toward his laboratory. In Karadas lab, the corpse of a black dragonling, merely over two meters long, was placed in a special container, surrounded by countless black crystals forming a Magic Array, ceaselessly infusing grey undead power into the body of the black dragonling. It seemed that the necromancer intended to resurrect this black dragonling as an undead creature, but despite the lengthy process, there was not the slightest sign of resurrection. Karada, emotionless, slit his own wrist, and wisps of grey mist spilled from the cut, drifting toward the carcass of the black dragonling; Karada began to chant a spell, the eerie incantations sounding like a remote and desolate war chant, resonating throughout the lab. As the spell echoed beyond the laboratory, the undead creatures within the castle who heard it, had their eyes flare with a fierce green fire, and they began to exude a wild aura. Over the City of the Undead, a dark Cloud of Death slowly swirled in the sky above the castle, with black lightning occasionally cracking within the turbulent clouds, thunder booming, and bursts of rumbling resonating overhead. PS: Thank you to Author, Ill Motivate You for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 983 - 983 984 Attack_1 ?Chapter 983: Chapter 984 Attack_1 Chapter 983: Chapter 984 Attack_1 The dark rolling clouds and rumble of thunder in the sky guided Song Jian, who ignored the winding roads and headed straight for the necromancers castle. Soon, the two of them arrived at a desolate wilderness; a magnificent city appeared before their eyes. A level three castle I didnt expect it to have advanced to level three already Catherine said somewhat absentmindedly as she looked at the iconic building, the City Lord Mansion, with a complex expression. Level three? Song Jian thought of his own castle. The City Lord Mansion had not yet finished upgrading, and many buildings had not been constructed due to a lack of resources. His castle, which was not quite level one but definitely better than level zero, could be considered an almost level one castle. After capturing this castle, maybe I can use it as my main city Song Jian thought contemplatively. If youre planning to become an undead lord, thats not a bad choice! Catherine said bluntly, This castle is filled with the Force of Death. Ordinary people cant stay in there for long before they turn into undead creatures. All the buildings within are constructed to enhance the strength of undead troops. Do you really think you could lead an army composed entirely of undead soldiers? How long do you think you can command them before a complete mutiny? Song Jian suddenly fell silent. To the people of this world, this knowledge was common sense, but for an outsider like Song Jian, he was unaware of iteven in the City Lord Mansion, it was impossible for him to be briefed on every single piece of information thoroughly. Well, thats a pity Song Jian shook his head and said. If you could capture the lord of this place, maybe you could make him a hero under your command. Then it would be no problem for him to continue to lead this castle, Catherine suggested. Oh, thats a good idea! Song Jians eyes lit up. Catherine looked at Song Jian and was momentarily speechless. Leading a team whose main forces were composed of first- and second-level troops, not only did he foolishly dream of seizing a level three city, but he also wanted to capture a necromancer lord to become a hero under his command. To Catherine, this was pure madness. I must be crazy too, to have followed you here! Catherine murmured under her breath, while she reached into her bosom and moved a scroll to the most accessible position to ensure that if necessary, she could take it out in the shortest possible time. It was a Teleportation Scroll, capable of teleporting all of ones allies to a previously set safe location during battle. This was her biggest trump card and assurance for daring to follow Song Jian here. On the wilderness, a squad consisting of several dozen spearmen and archers, three griffins, and seven or eight crusader warriors, led by a female knight hero, charged with suicidal courage toward the level three City of the Undead, shrouded in the Force of Death. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for Song Jian, he rode a mutated unicorn, appearing like a carefree traveler, constantly surveying his surroundings. The closer they got to the City of the Undead, the more abundant the Force of Death became. Ordinary humans felt uncomfortable in such an environment. If it werent for Catherines possession of a lucky gem, its likely that morale would have plummeted at least three or four points along the way. Morale could reach up to twelve points; surpassing ten points would result in exuberant spirits, maintaining high skill trigger rates and damage. If morale fell below six points, soldiers would be dispirited and their skill trigger rates would be very low, with increased chances of attacking errors. Should morale plummet below three points, the soldiers would be highly prone to fleeing in battle. Therefore, while the lucky gem was only a treasure of rare quality, to the lords of this world, its effect was even more useful than some low-grade artifacts. Catherine led her troops to a halt 800 meters from the City of the Undead. This distance was not ideal for a siege, but it was suitable for a retreat. The enemy has at least three hundred skeleton warriors, over a hundred ghosts, fifty vampires, and more than ten necromancers Catherine took out a monocular telescope and carefully observed the walls of the City of the Undead: The wall is equipped with three automatic crossbow Arrow Towers and two necromancer shooting platforms! After putting down the telescope, Catherine turned her head, and with a blank expression, said to Song Jian, Just three automatic crossbow Arrow Towers and two necromancer shooting platforms alone could kill our entire army under the walls! It doesnt matter; you just need to launch the attack. By then, your name will spread throughout the human world! Song Jian revealed a confident smile to Catherine. Or it could be the image of a fool who overestimates his own abilities that gets spread everywhere! Catherine rolled her eyes and retorted. Song Jian did not wish to explain anything, but simply smiled lightly and said, Attack. Catherine took a deep breath, drew her long sword, and, using all her strength, shouted towards the thunderous City of the Undead, Soldiers, attack! Kill, kill, kill! The morale of the human soldiers was high, as they let out roars, and even the three griffins flapped their wings and screeched. The troops slowly started moving forward, beginning their charge towards the City of the Undead, eight hundred meters away. Song Jian moved even faster than them. Flame Light Wings emerged behind him, and like a bolt of lightning, he flew off the back of the mutated unicorn. Catherine, seeing the dancing Flame Light Wings behind Song Jian, revealed a look of surprise and murmured to herself, Is thisthe wings of a high-ranking archangel? Angels are the seventh-tier troop type of the human race and are among the strongest beings. However, according to legends, above the angels, humans also have the eighth-tier troop type known as high-ranking archangels. Many lords believe that high-ranking archangels are the evolved form of the angel troop type, but many human lords possessing angel troops, after leveling their angels to the top tier and evolving them into archangels, find that while these angels become greatly strengthened, they still do not break through the seventh tier to reach the eighth. The most noticeable feature is that angel troop types have white wings, but after evolving into archangels, their wings turn pale gold. But the legendary high-ranking archangels have wings like rainbows of light, just like the wings behind Song Jian at this moment. Song Jian was unaware of the great shock his Flame Light Wings caused to Catherine. In mid-air, he had already entered the warning range of the City of the Undead more quickly than the human army. The three Arrow Towers and two necromancer shooting platforms had already locked onto Song Jian in mid-air, and the crossbow bolts, gleaming coldly, made a thud, thud, thud sound as they shot towards him; On the necromancer shooting platforms, the two necromancers hands emitted dense green Death Clouds that also flew toward Song Jian, enveloping a large area in front, behind, and to the sides of his position. PS: Thank you Uncle So Sleepy for the 200 starting currency tip~ Chapter 984 - 984 985 Acknowledgment_1 ?Chapter 984: Chapter 985: Acknowledgment_1 Chapter 984: Chapter 985: Acknowledgment_1 The Necromancers Arrow Tower was actually a Magic Tower, and on this Magic Tower, the Necromancers mana never ran out, allowing him to continuously cast the Death Cloud ability. On the one hand, Death Cloud was a natural talent ability of the Necromancer, on the other hand, besides providing endless mana, the Necromancers Arrow Tower also enhanced the effect and damage of the Death Cloud, making a single Wizard Tower more useful in war than two automatic crossbow Arrow Towers. Song Jian flapped his Flame Light Wings, deftly dodging the attacks. Although the Death Cloud had a wide attack range, it only exploded in a large area after reaching its target; in reality, what the Necromancer shot were merely energy balls the size of basketballs. The attack range of the Thousand Swords Art had reached 1,200 meters. Song Jian simply needed to stand within the range to launch an attack. However, his perception could not reach that far. Once the distance was too great, the attack targets of the Thousand Swords Art would become too scattered, greatly diminishing its effect. In this siege battle, Song Jian only had Catherine lead the army as the initiator and did not really intend to send this hardly gathered force to their deaths. Therefore, once he released the Thousand Swords Art, he must bring out its power to the fullest; Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! In an instant, thousands of Sword Qi rushed down the meridians within Song Jians body toward the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. The sharp swords surface radiated a golden glow, with the Sword Qi extending several meters long. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Song Jian fiercely cleaved forward, two hundred and fifty Spirit Swords, glowing with red firelight like meteors from beyond the heavens, furiously bombarded the City of the Undeads city walls; Catherine, even from hundreds of meters away, could feel the terrifying power of the Thousand Swords Artit was almost like a completely different skill compared to what she had seen before. Doomsday Meteor, this is Doomsday Meteor Catherines eyes were filled with horror as she watched hundreds of Spirit Swords, burning with flames, fiercely crash onto the walls, causing roaring blasts. In her heart, she feared that even the forbidden spell unleashed by the top-tier divine weapon, Blade of Doom, could not compare. The numerous Spirit Swords easily tore apart the defenses of these Undead soldiers on the wall. The Red Lotus Karma Fire unexpectedly displayed an amazing purification effect on the Undead, leaving these soldiers powerless in the face of the Thousand Swords Art. Skeleton Warriors, who had evolved from Skeleton Soldiers, were of no use as cannon fodder before the Thousand Swords Art. A single Spirit Sword could sweep away a large group; large hordes of wraiths hadnt even launched their attack when they were purified into a pile of ashes by the Red Lotus Karma Fire, leaving behind only painful wails echoing along the city walls. A group of Vampires screeched in terror, all scrambling into the castle for cover, but their speed was no match for the flight speed of the Spirit Swords. One foolish Vampire even used its innate ability to transform into a bat, its body exploding into hundreds of palm-sized bats, trying to dodge the fatal attack. But unexpectedly, the moment its body exploded, a red glow covered the surface of all bats, and then, with a boom, all the bats turned into a ball of flames. Within the engulfing range of the Thousand Swords Art, Red Lotus Karma Fire had filled every corner, and at this time, turning into defenseless bats meant nothing but dying even faster, with no other effects. Just then, from amidst the Vampire horde, an angry roar echoed. One Vampires body suddenly swelled considerably, and its originally black robe turned into a splendid red gown. Two sharp fangs protruded from underneath its lips, and the entire persons demeanor underwent a drastic change. This Vampire actually managed a breakthrough amidst the battle and evolved into a Vampire Kinga one in a million chance. However, before the Vampire King could revel in joy and celebration, he was pierced directly through the heart by a Spirit Sword. The surged of Red Lotus Karma Fire swiftly spread from his heart to his entire body, enveloping it like a red spider web. Desperation and unwillingness flashed across the eyes of the Vampire King as he flailed his arms and let out a sharp, agonized wail. His body burst apart, with every inch of his flesh incinerated by flames into ash, rising into the air as a plume of black dust. Catherine watched, wide-eyed, as a powerful Vampire King was instantly killed. The shock in her heart was indescribable. After all, among all the forces fourth-tier units, Vampire Kings had the strongest vitality. No matter how brutal the war, they had countless means to preserve themselves. The blood magic of the Vampire King was also incredibly skillful, making them the most troublesome existence for humans among the fourth-tier units. But such a fearsome being couldnt withstand a single blow from a Spirit Sword. To think, at this moment, the entire City of the Undead castle was facing over two hundred Spirit Swords, which meant that even with over two hundred Vampire Kings, they would all be annihilated by this strike. Catherine calculated silently in her heart, pondering over the level of military force she would need to stand against Song Jian if they were ever to become enemies. Lower-tier units are meaningless. Only above the fifth tier, uniting into a combined formation, could there possibly be a chance to defeat the opponent. But to kill him, the numbers would have to increase manyfold, and there would have to be an artifact like the War Shackles that could lock down space Catherine murmured to herself. However, Catherine had not finished speaking when all the Spirit Swords suddenly began spinning nonstop, eventually forming a huge flame lotus. The undead soldiers who had survived the initial attack on the walls were all swallowed up by the Red Lotus Sword Array, cries of agony rose, only to be quickly silenced. The range of the Sword Formation was too extensive; it started destroying all defensive structures on the entire city wall. Three automated crossbow Arrow Towers and two necromancer shooting platforms were obliterated as if by a typhoon, like small boats under a towering wave, leaving no trace of their existence. The tall castle walls filled with the Force of Death also began to slowly crack. Huge fissures appeared on the walls as if they had been relentlessly attacked by hundreds of siege engines for hours. How is this possible? Catherine watched slack-jawed at everything unfolding before her. The moment the Red Lotus Sword Array emerged, an eerie fear immediately surged through Catherines heart, prompting her to immediately order a retreat of five hundred meters, which only then slightly eased her palpitations of fear. Even with an army of a rank greater than five hundred seventh-tier units, I wouldnt want to face him head-on! Catherine sighed. Song Jians strength had exceeded all her expectations, a power that simply couldnt be wielded by humans. The Red Lotus Sword Array shattered all of Catherines pride. Even if she commanded the entire Elassia military, she lacked the confidence to defeat Song Jian. At that moment, Catherine finally acknowledged from the depths of her heart Song Jians identity as a commander of knights. PS: Thank you to Please Take a Seat in Front for the gift of 600 starting coins~ Chapter 985 - 985 986 A Glorious Victory_1 ?Chapter 985: Chapter 986: A Glorious Victory_1 Chapter 985: Chapter 986: A Glorious Victory_1 Song Jian saw that the undead troops on the city walls and all the defense facilities had been destroyed. Even the sturdy walls of the third-level castle were tottering, with huge cracks spreading and collapsing continuously. Yet the Red Lotus Sword Array did not dissipate; instead, it grew fiercer. It seemed like the third stage was already beginning to gestate, and in the sky, the vague shadow of a hand was slowly beginning to emerge. Inside the castles laboratory, the Lich Lord watched the young dragon corpse twitch slightly, excitement shining in his crimson eyes. The rich Force of Death surged like a tide, wave after wave incessantly pouring into the body of the young dragon. The Magic Array beneath it began to tremble violently. Soon, soon it will succeed. Hold on the Lich Lord muttered to himself, continuously throwing various precious Magic Crystal materials into the Magic Array. The Magic Array was the only way to awaken the young dragon as an undead creature. If the Magic Array collapsed, then the experiment would once again end in failure. This was already the third experiment. Although the test subject was a Black Dragon with a robust body, it was, after all, just an immature young dragon. The first two experiments had already caused irreversible magical damage to its body. If this experiment failed again, then the young dragons corpse could no longer be transformed into an undead creature and would only serve as ordinary material. Just then, the Lich Lord seemed to hear a tender dragons roar bursting forth from the young dragons corpse, excitement flashing in his crimson eyes once again. This signified that the young dragons corpse had begun to accept the Force of Death. The most difficult step was completed; what remained was to continue infusing the Force of Death and wait for it to awake as a true undead creature. Although the costs that followed would be even greater, the Lich Lord, seeing hope, no longer cared about this expenditure. The Magic Array, which was dramatically trembling, began to gradually return to calm. Everything was proceeding in a favorable direction. The surface of the young dragons body, formerly black scales, started to slowly gain a layer of grey. Unbeknownst to anyone, the eyes that had been shut slowly opened, revealing pale golden pupils shining with a cold light, but at that moment, the dragons eyes were dull, like an empty shell. Very good, next, we just have to The Lich Lord was jubilant, preparing to begin the next step of the experiment when suddenly, a loud boom came from above, accompanied by an earthquake-like tremor. The defensive Magic Array of the entire laboratory, after flickering violently a few times, shattered completely. The hard rock walls also cracked, enormous fissures appearing. All the equipment and materials in the laboratory were scattered on the floor. The Lich Lords complexion changed drastically, his iron-grey cheeks showing a surge of dark aura. He watched helplessly as a fine crack appeared in the center of the Magic Array under the young dragon, traversing the entire Array. A shrill roar burst forth from the body of the young dragon. The Lich Lord, with his keen perception, immediately detected a slight pop sound coming from within the dragon, like a bubble bursting in the air. No! The Lich Lords heart sank. That bubble-like pop signified that the fledgling consciousness born within the young dragon had suffered a backlash due to the destruction of the Magic Array, and it had burst forthwith! In an instant, a towering rage blazed within the Lich Lords mind. Turning around, he grabbed his personal Magic Staff and fiercely slammed it on the ground. In a flash, the Lich Lords figure disappeared from the lab. The Lich Lord quickly appeared on the castles outer walls and, seeing the apocalyptic scenes surrounding him, couldnt help but rub his eyes. How can this be! Looking out towards the castles exterior, Catherine led her army, still standing hundreds of meters away. However, the Lich Lord knew that this seemingly insignificant human hero had launched an attack on his castle and inflicted massive damage. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You have no idea what kind of being youve angered. I will extract your soul and roast it in the flames of Undead Hell for ten thousand years. Your body will become the lowest-grade Skeleton Soldiers, and I will The Lich Lord seethed with curses, but before he could finish, a chilling threat overcame him. It was as if a frog being targeted by a snake, the Necromancer Overlord didnt dare to move at all. Click-clack, click-clack~ A series of slight teeth clashing sounds emanated, but this time, it was not the Necromancer Overlord laughing. Instead, it was the sound of teeth knocking together as his body trembled violently from fear. The Necromancer Overlord seemed to have realized something, as he struggled to move his neck, lifting his head to look up into the sky. A gigantic hand with a diameter of over a hundred meters was spread open and emerging in mid-air. Streams of Sword Qi surged toward the hand from every direction. As Sword Qi flowed in, the hand became increasingly solid, and the Necromancer Overlord could even make out the fine lines in the palm at the center. What in the world is this the Necromancer Overlord stared blankly at the enormous hand above him, his mind a complete blank. Just at that moment, the gigantic hand that loomed over the entire City of the Undead seemed to sense something, and in one-tenth of an instant, it ferociously slammed down. Catherine first saw the gigantic hand smack down, reducing the entire City of the Undead to rubble. Dust and smoke billowed into the air, and then she heard a dull roar in her ears. The sound was deeply resonant, as if a heavy hammer had struck her in the chest, causing a feeling of nausea that made her involuntarily cough up blood, providing some relief. Immediately after, an overwhelming burst of energy spread out from the ruins of the castle in all directions. The barren wilderness was shaved down a thick layer, as smooth as a mirror, and not even a pebble the size of a fingernail could be found. Fortunately, the army led by Catherine had maintained enough distance that by the time the blast of energy reached them, it no longer had any effect on them. Dust swirled, like a sandstorm being whipped up. After a long while, the dust settled, and Catherine saw before her an entirely flat landscape. The third-level City of the Undead from her memory seemed as if it had been erased from the earth by an eraser, without leaving a trace behind. In a daze, Catherine seemed to hear a voice. Your army has overrun a third-level City of the Undead, you have achieved a resplendent victory! Your valorous deeds will spread across the entire human kingdom, all humans will cheer for your achievements, and your heroic name will be remembered in the hearts of all people! In this battle, you have gained one million six hundred thousand Experience Points and leveled up to level thirty! Your personal attributes have increased, the number of troops you can command has grown, and the effectiveness of your leadership bonuses has improved! You have earned the title of Undead Annihilator. Under your command, your troops morale will not fall when facing undead creatures, and damage dealt will increase by 100% PS: Thanks to Tang Bohu Does Not Paint for the tip of 500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 986 - 986 987 Visiting by Reputation_1 ?Chapter 986: Chapter 987: Visiting by Reputation_1 Chapter 986: Chapter 987: Visiting by Reputation_1 Catherines level, which was originally only twelve, has now directly increased by more than ten levels to become a thirty-level hero. With such a level, she could even rank among the top contenders in the entire Kingdom of Elasia. Most importantly, just as Song Jian had said earlier, her name had indeed spread throughout all the human kingdoms. And mind you, there are more than just Elasia among the human kingdoms. With the improvement of her level, her strength increased, and so did the number of troops she could lead. From now on, Catherine could even have a hero join her army under the title of deputy, and when necessary, she could command this deputy to lead an army on their own. Is this, is this really happening? Catherines face remained filled with disbelief, and she even pinched herself to make sure she was not dreaming. The massive windfall, as if manna from heaven, made Catherine doubt the reality of it all. After a long while, Catherine looked up to the sky, where Song Jian was floating mid-air, with Flame Light Wings behind him constantly shedding fine specks of light, like a dreamy illusion, as if a deity had descended to the mortal world. From this moment forward, you are my staunchest belief. Wherever your longsword points, there I will charge into battle, and I shall fight valorously under your command, until the moment my life comes to an end Catherine dismounted and knelt on one knee towards Song Jian in mid-air, her left hand on her chest, and she earnestly swore her knightly oath to him! At that moment, Song Jian, looking disheveled in the air, kept spitting and wiping away dirt. He had gotten too close to the City of the Undead, and the third stage of the Red Lotus Karma Fire Sword Formation had directly destroyed the undead castle, engulfing him in the dust that was raised, transforming him into a muddy figure, his mouth and nose filled with dust laden with the Force of Death, and a faint stench of decay lingering around his body. It feels as if I fell into a dung pit Song Jians expression was unsightly as he stared dumbfounded at the huge palm print on the ground that resembled the Hand of Buddha. What happened to occupying and plundering? Why destroy everything upfront? Song Jians face bore a crying-without-tears expression, feeling like all his efforts were for naught. After conquering a castle, there are three options: occupy, plunder, and destroy! To occupy means to make this castle ones own, plunder is to take all the resources from the castle and then abandon it, while destroy means to completely level the castle as if it never existed. Typically, a lord will choose to occupy castles of their own faction, and resort to plundering those of other factions, harvesting a fortune before leaving them derelict. The abandoned castle that Song Jian occupied had also been plundered and left derelict after it was captured by someone else. There are many such castles in this world. In this Assessment World, wars are happening all the time, countless castles are captured, and numerous abandoned ones rise again because some hero finds and occupies them. Simply owning a castle and developing it automatically grants the noble status of a lord, which for any commoner hero is nothing short of a shortcut to the heavens. Falling from the sky, Song Jian stood in front of the huge palm print and spaced out. Once there was a level three castle before me, but I did not cherish it. If there were a chance to do it all over again, I think I would never again unleash the Thousand Swords Art with my full power In fact, given the castles defenses, Song Jian could have easily used normal Thousand Swords Art to destroy all the enemies and the castles defenses like peeling an apple. At most three times, no, two times, the Thousand Swords Art would have been enough to destroy all the defensive forces on the castle walls, and as for that corpse witch lord, Song Jian did not believe he could withstand even one strike of the Thousand Swords Art. I could have obtained a complete third-level castle, and even if it was plundered, I would have gotten a huge amount of resources, but now its all gone Song Jian sighed deeply. The resources of a third-level castle would have been enough for him to upgrade his own castle to second-level and to construct every permissible building. My lord, your strength is akin to that of a deity. The glory of this victory was meant to be yours Catherine stepped forward with her army, speaking to Song Jian with a face full of reverence and embarrassment. Song Jian sighed and waved his hand, Forget it, its nothing. You take over the necromancer lords resource points. I want to go back to the castle for some rest. Catherine hurriedly said, As you command, my lord. Please take good care of yourself! Song Jian nodded, mounted his mutated unicorn, and dashed toward his castle. Watching Song Jians retreating back, Catherines face was full of admiration, The lord is truly open-minded and modest, so much so that such a glorious victory doesnt even bring a hint of pride to his face. And he hasnt even inquired about the rewards I shall safeguard these resources for the lord for now, and present them when he needs them! Catherine led her troops to take control of the necromancer lords left-behind resource points one by one. With the death of the necromancer lord, these resource points had become ownerless, and since there were few soldiers left by the necromancer lord, Catherine easily took them all. Aside from a giant handprint, nothing was left of the third-level City of the Undead. A day later, a small mound slowly rose in the center of the handprint. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A battered Black Dragon hatchling wriggled out from the mound, its body covered in wounds with flesh turned inside out and its wings torn with large holes, resembling a tattered, hole-ridden discarded bag. However, curiously, there was no blood flowing from its injuries, be it bones or muscles, skin, or scales, all shimmered with a faint grey metallic luster. The Black Dragon hatchling looked around blankly for a while, then let out a tender dragons cry akin to a chicks peep and stumbled outside the handprint, falling countless times before barely managing to balance its body. Struggling out of the deep crater, the amnesiac Black Dragon hatchling, driven by instinct, wobbled toward the direction of the Elf Mountains. Song Jian returned to the castle with a face of sorrow. All the buildings were under orderly construction, and beaver workers bustled everywhere. These beavers walked upright like humans, about the size of a fourteen or fifteen-year-old child, dressed in simple coarse clothes. Dusty from their toil, they all bowed respectfully to Song Jian before carrying on with their unfinished tasks. New beaver workers joined the workforce every day. With them, the human castle was being built at an incredibly fast pace, and it was certain that a first-level human castle would soon be fully erected. My lord, a hero is waiting for you in the reception hall, claiming to admire your renown and wishing to join your ranks! an elegant-looking beaver worker hurried over to Song Jian as he returned. A hero who came admiring my name? Song Jian was stunned, Am I really that famous now? How come I dont know about it? After pondering for a moment, Song Jian nodded and headed toward the reception hall. He was curious to see how a hero had come admiring his name when he hadnt even finished building a tavern yet. PS: Thank you to The White God for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 987 - 987 988 Earth Element Mage_1 ?Chapter 987: Chapter 988 Earth Element Mage_1 Chapter 987: Chapter 988 Earth Element Mage_1 City Lord Mansion, the guest hall A gaunt old man with a tuft of goat-tail beard was quietly sitting in a chair, sipping tea. A brown magic staff rested beside his left hand, unsupported, yet it did not fall, standing upright next to the elder. The brown gem at the top of the staff twinkled, casting light as if it were on alert for something. Upon seeing Song Jian enter from the doorway, surprise flashed in the elders eyes; he probably had not expected the master of this castle to be so young. Honorable lord, Mage Tuya pays his respects to you, the elder said respectfully with a bow to Song Jian. Hello, Master Tuya, Song Jian responded politely with a bow and then asked, May I know why you have come here? Are you seeking any help? Lord, I wish to join your ranks and become one of your city-affiliated heroes, Tuya stated directly. Song Jian scrutinized Tuya. His mages robe was neither lavish nor shabby, and he lacked the haggard appearance of a wandering mage. Even the staff, grasped in his left hand, was no common item, especially the fist-sized brown gem at its top, which alone was worth a fortune. Although his level wasnt very highjust twenty-sixthat level was considered above average in the entire human kingdom. He could have received a handsome treatment had he chosen any human kingdom to join, far better than joining a newly developing lordship that hadnt even reached level one of castle development. Tuya, do you have any demands? Song Jian asked directly. Lord, you are indeed straightforward, Tuya replied with a smile, deepening the wrinkles on his face: I came here seeking your help. To the west of your castle is a marshland inhabited by numerous earth elementals. I hope, my lord, that you could defeat them, take over the Earth Elemental Temple there, and I would lead the earth elementals that are produced. Also, there is a high-tier magic scroll treasured within the Earth Elemental Temple that I hope you would allow me to study. Is that the reason you are willing to join under my command? Song Jian said indifferently. Then what can you bring to me? Or rather, what skills do you possess that are worth my investment? In the records of the City Lord Mansion, this Assessment World was also filled with various elemental beingsearth elementals, air elementals, fire elementals, water elementals, and so on. These elemental beings were inherently stronger than most races, starting as third-tier soldiers at birth. As adults, they could reach the level of fourth-tier soldiers, and upon advancement, they would become fifth-tier stone elementals. The stone elementals possessed the strength to confront human sixth-tier knights head-on. In other words, although stone elementals were only fifth-tier, they could compete with sixth-tier soldiers in certain respects. My lord, I am an earth elemental mage, Tuya explained with increasing respect. Since the lord hadnt rejected him, it was evident that the lord had the strength to defeat those earth elemental beings. Although I am only level twenty-six, I have mastered various earth magic from first to sixth tier, and my innate skill is commanding earth elementals. Under my leadership, the strength of earth elemental warriors can increase by 50%, and Im also versed in air magic, able to smoothly cast any air spell below the third tier Tuya looked up with a smile: Lord, it seems you have yet to build a Magic Tower. You should know, even constructing a basic level-one Magic Tower requires the aid of an official mage, and I am precisely the mage you need. Song Jian nodded. Some rules in this Assessment World were somewhat similar to those in games, such as the construction of a Magic Tower requiring a mages assistance. In the gaming world, a Magic Tower is an important milestone for upgrading a territory to city level; only with a Magic Tower does a territory qualify to advance to city level. ` Song Jian had previously found a Blood Mage to oversee the construction of the Magic Tower, which allowed the territory of the City of Hope Alliance to be upgraded to a first-tier city. Certainly, welcome to join my castle, Song Jian said with a smile. Thank you, my lord, Tuya breathed a sigh of relief, giving Song Jian a bow. System: You have gained the recognition of the second hero; two heroes have now joined under your command. If you gain one more heros allegiance, Battle Mode will be unlocked! Battle Mode? Whats that? Song Jian frowned and began to carefully examine the Battle Mode details. It turned out that Battle Mode refers to the unlocking of a special map area, where all resources of the examiness are transferred to this special area. The area is generated on the spot and as time progresses, the distance between everyone will continuously shrink. Eventually, the one hundred examinees who entered the Assessment World will inevitably come into contact with each other in this confined space. To eliminate others and emerge victorious, the examinees will inevitably spark a series of great battles. Song Jian immediately felt a sense of urgency; once Battle Mode was entered, the current level of the castle, the resource points seized, and the troops acquired might all become the final straw determining victory or defeat. He now must seize the time to become even stronger. My lord, about the matter of the Earth Elemental Spirit Tuya asked cautiously. Well depart right now, Song Jian nodded. Seeing Song Jians prompt agreement, a joyous smile appeared on Tuyas face. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian had only just returned to the castle when he once again set out on a journey. Upon leaving the castle, Song Jian mounted a Mutated Unicorn, while Tuya summoned a long-horned deer to ride. The Mutated Unicorn glanced at the long-horned deer and let out a low growl, causing the deer to step back in fear and let out a deep, mournful cry. My lord, your mount? Tuya asked, surprise evident on his face. After all, unicorns were already a very rare species, and within them, the mutated ones were exceedingly rare, perhaps only surpassed by the creatures of legend like the Dragon Clan and the Phoenix. Its just an ordinary Mutated Unicorn, Song Jian said with a laugh. Having ridden a Giant Dragon before, he didnt find a Mutated Unicorn to be particularly precious. Tuya stared at the unicorns horn, which flashed continuously with electricity, revealing a hint of envy in his eyes. My lord, take good care of this Mutated Unicorn. You can tell its still in its juvenile phase, and it has tremendous potential. It possesses the qualifications to become a powerful Storm Lord, Tuya said softly. PS: Thank you Super Rain for the generous gift of 500 starting coins~ ` Chapter 988 - 988 989 Stone Elemental Elf_1 ?Chapter 988: Chapter 989 Stone Elemental Elf_1 Chapter 988: Chapter 989 Stone Elemental Elf_1 A Storm Lord? Song Jian was taken aback, hearing this term for the first time. A mutated unicorn was just a mount he had; could it also become a lord? Could it be that a mere mount can become a lord, just like me? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Of course, Guyar nodded and said, In this world, any creature, even any elemental being, is qualified to become a lord. Its just that the more powerful the creature, the higher the likelihood theyll become a lord. In fact, there are many non-human species that are powerful lords in this world, some of whom have lived for over a thousand years with formidable power, comparable to the gods of legend. And the Storm Lord is one of them, Guyar continued, Normal air elementals have a certain chance to evolve into greater air elementals upon reaching their maximum level. After that, greater air elementals have a one in ten thousand chance to evolve into lightning elementals, beings that control the power of thunder and lightning. Lightning elementals that continue to enhance themselves, given extraordinary opportunities, have a slight chance to become a Storm Lord. It is said that in the distant Kingdom of Clouds, a Storm Lord exists It can be said that any creature with the attribute of lightning has the potential to become a Storm Lord, and so does your mount, Guyar said. Song Jian nodded, though he didnt really care. After all, he had come to this world only to participate in an assessment and advance to the second tier of combat power. He would soon leave, and only if he were to stay in this world would he be interested in cultivating his mount into a Storm Lord. The very thought of it felt thrilling. Along the way, Guyar and Song Jian chatted continuously, enjoying a harmonious relationship. Through these conversations, Song Jian learned many secrets about the world, knowledge that the City Lord Mansion would not have recorded, known only to an experienced old mage like Guyar. City Lord, up ahead is the Mire Swamp, a paradise for earth elementals, an excited expression appeared in Guyars eyes. Although Guyar was also a hero, the army he led had a chaotic array of troop types: there were over a dozen mage apprentices, seven or eight iron golems constructed of steel, and several gargoyles made entirely of rock. Song Jian suddenly remembered the information from the City Lord Mansion; these troop types seemed to belong to a faction called the Tower, so it appeared that Guyar was a hero from the Tower faction. Boom, boom, boom~ While Song Jian was recalling the City Lord Mansions information, a thunderous noise suddenly came from ahead. Looking up, he saw a huge stone elemental, over three meters tall, slowly walking out of the Mire Swamp. Stone elementals, normally heavy-bodied and unable to traverse swamps, now seemed weightless. With every step, they floated across the swamps surface, but the friction between the rocks of their gigantic bodies produced a thunderous noise. I dont know if its good luck or bad luck that weve encountered a stone elemental just upon arriving at the Mire Swamp. This is a level forty elemental warrior, not someone we can contend with, Guyar sighed while looking at the distant, enormous stone elemental, his face showing a hint of distress. Although Guyar had planned to claim the earth elemental temple within the Mire Swamp and would have to confront these stone elementals sooner or later, his original plan was to capture some lower-level earth elementals first and then steamroll his way through, forming a large earth elemental army before starting to look for stone elementals to battle. A level forty stone elemental? Song Jians eyes narrowed as he gazed at the stone elemental. This stone elemental, being a fifth-tier troop type, could completely crush and destroy Guyars army single-handedly if a fight ensued. I wonder who would be stronger or weaker between it and my pet, Gulu? Suddenly, Song Jian thought of Gulu, his stone elemental pet that had been sleeping in the Pet Space. With a thought, Song Jian directly released Gulu. Just awakened from its slumber, Gulu appeared slightly dazed, but very soon, it was attracted to the environment rich in earth elements surrounding it and couldnt help but make a joyful gulu gulu sound. The appearance of Gulu, a level 50 lord-level BOSS, immediately caused chaos among Guyar and his troops, with several Mage apprentices even turning around to flee. It seemed the morale of the army led by Guyar was not very high. After a brief surprise and panic, the experienced Guyar managed to quell the disorder in the ranks. Gazing at Gulu, his eyes sparkled with a different kind of brilliance, and his look towards Song Jian also conveyed a hint of admiration. Respected lord, I never expected you to own such a powerful King of Stone Element Elves, truly enviable. Your formidable strength will surely be renowned throughout the entire human kingdom! Guyar said respectfully. Song Jian, intrigued, pointed to the stone elemental in the distance, Do you think Gulu can defeat that stone elemental? My lord, your King of Stone Element Elves is at least a sixth-tier troop, while the ordinary stone element elves are only fifth-tier. Even a group of such elementals would not stand a chance against it, Guyar said with an envious look. If thats the case, then Ill leave Gulu under your command for now, Song Jian said with a smile. Guyar was one of his heroes and whether it was he or the troops he led, Song Jian had full control. He did not need Guyars consent to reassign his entire army or even to order Guyar, now a mere commander without an army, to launch a suicidal charge against a group of powerful monsters. However, generally, no lord would do such a thing because it would be utterly insane. Should such a deed become known, its doubtful any hero would wish to join his ranks. Integrating Gulu into Guyars army would better utilize Gulus abilities. Besides, Song Jian could always retrieve Gulu from Guyars army and return it to the Pet Space at any time. Really, Lord? Guyars eyes showed disbelief as he stared at Gulu, his look turning into one of fascination, and he even made an unconscious swallowing motion. The way Guyar looked at Gulu was akin to a lecher eyeing a beautiful woman, which gave Song Jian the chills. Youll command the upcoming battle, Song Jian said after integrating Gulu into Guyars troops. Yes, my Lord! Tuyas morale soared as he led the troops, charging toward the stone elemental in the distance. PS: Thanks to Riding with God to Wander first for the tip of 500 starting coins~ Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 989 - 989 990 Temple_1 ?Chapter 989: Chapter 990: Temple_1 Chapter 989: Chapter 990: Temple_1 Gulu thrived in this environment rich with earth elements, its power amplified by nearly 30%. Plus, it could draw endlessly from the mud and marsh, never depleting its source. Thus, in battle, there was no need for close-quarters combat; Gulu simply stood its ground, incessantly casting Throwing Stone Blocks and creating fields of Earth Spikes. Moreover, after joining Tuyas army and being influenced by the leaders Hero Talent, Gulus combat effectiveness soared by another 50%. Although Gulu was merely a level 50 Lord Boss, the strength it displayed in combat was truly akin to that of a Dominion Boss. Earth Spikes Jungle! Gulu raised its right hand, and a thicket of ground spikes shot up like a cluster of spears, piercing the bodies of several earth elemental Elves, draining the power from their soul Crystal Cores. The earth elements, muddy in consistency, oozed slowly down the massive stone spire of ground spikes and, before they could reassemble, another wave of attacks hit them At first, Tuya was cautious in combat, but after several victories with zero casualties, his confidence swelled immensely. With Song Jian as a safety net, Tuya became utterly unrestrained. Along the way, Tuya fought through dozens of battles, quickly leveling up to 30, and his forces grew by a dozen mud-like earth elemental Elf warriors, tamed during the skirmishes. Soon, Tuyas forces steamrolled deep into the marsh, where traces of earth elements became scarce, replaced by towering stone elements that rumbled and roamed the swampy ground. My lord, the Temple Gate of the earth elements is just ahead. Inside, a scroll of earthen forbidden spell awaits: the Thunderous Explosive Orb. Its the most formidable single-target earth magic attack, and even a Holy Dragon cannot be immune to its damage, Tuya pointed to the emerging edge of the temple, trembling with excitement as he spoke. A forbidden spell, huh? I wonder if it will be of any use against those Examinees? Let them taste the flavor of this worlds forbidden spells; it wouldnt be a wasted trip, Song Jian said, the corner of his mouth betraying a sinister smile. Holy Dragon? Are you talking about the legendary Tier 10 troop, the Sacred Dragon? Song Jian asked nonchalantly. In the records of the City Lord Mansion, this was cited as the most formidable creature in this world, the Holy Dragon, with defenses against all kinds of magic and nearly immune to all magic below Tier 6. Its Dragon Breath had devastating damage and a wide range, marking the only Tier 10 troop of this world. In fact, the Dragon Clan also held a high status in this world. Common dragons, upon reaching maturity, commanded the strength of a Tier 7 troop. It could be said that the lowest troop type for the Dragon Clan was Tier 7, including Black Dragons and other Chromatic DragonsWhite, Blue, Red, Greenthat Song Jian had seen before, all comparable to the ultimate human troop, the Angel. Beyond the Chromatic Dragons, the Dragon Clan also had Gold Dragons, Poison Dragons, Crystal Dragons, and Fairy Dragons, all capable of reaching Tier 8. Above them were the Titan Dragons, legendary like the Holy Dragon, whose presence was seldom discerned even by inhabitants of this world. Titan Dragons were of Tier 9 and were the only ones entitled to challenge the Holy Dragon. It was rumored that Titan Dragons could also advance to Tier 10, but ordinary Titan Dragons had never been seen, much less their evolved counterparts. Some claimed that the Holy Dragons were in fact evolved Titan Dragons, but this theory never gained mainstream acceptance. Regarding the strength of the creatures in this world, Song Jian had been continuously observing. He noticed that according to the records of the City Lord Mansion, a troop of elemental creatures of level seven could confront a Sovereign level BOSS if they exceed ten in number. As for higher level creatures of the eighth, ninth, and tenth levels, the data from the City Lord Mansion only touched upon them briefly. Without witnessing them for himself, Song Jian wasnt sure about their actual strengths. The Stone Elemental Elves were much stronger than the Earth Elemental Elves, but it seemed they did not know any magic. All their attacks were like those of a warrior, using their mighty bodies to crush any enemy that offended them. Tuya quickly encountered five or six Stone Elementals and did not hesitate to launch an attack on them. Having high resistance to earth-based magic, the Stone Elementals slowly weakened under Gulus magical abilities. The battle with them gradually turned into a tedious war of attrition, which made Tuya somewhat impatient. He commanded all his troops to press forward with full force. Tuya achieved the final victory, but at the cost of two Mage apprentices, making his expression turn noticeably ugly. He could manufacture Iron Puppets and Gargoyles, and Earth Elemental Elves were ubiquitous here, ready to be replenished at any time, but those Mage apprentices who had always followed him were irreplaceable; each loss represented a potential great Mage, making each casualty deeply distressing to Tuya. Although the power of Song Jians group was considerable, the army led by Tuya alone wasnt enough to make the Stone Elementals flee on sight. Therefore, each encounter with a Stone Elemental inevitably led to a fierce battle. Under Tuyas deliberate protection, no more Mage apprentices were lost during combat, but the Gargoyles and Iron Puppets suffered heavy casualties. After a series of fierce battles, Tuya leveled up to thirty-one, but the number of his troops dramatically decreased. Only three Iron Puppets remained, and just one Gargoyle was left badly damaged with only one wing remaining. What made Tuya even more frustrated was that he hadnt recruited a single Stone Elemental along the way. Great King of Stone Elementals, arent you supposed to have a strong attraction to Stone Elementals? How come not even one has been recruited? Tuya glanced at Gulu, feeling quite depressed. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, after the battles, they finally reached the steps of the Temple of Earth Elementals. By taking control of this place, not only could Tuya recruit the much-desired Stone Elementals, but he could also upgrade a dozen or so Earth Elementals into Stone Elementals. Therefore, he was not too concerned about failing to recruit Stone Elementals during the battles. The two ascended the steps and soon were at the Temple Gate. Just as they were about to enter the temple, a deep growl suddenly emerged from within. Tuyas expression froze and his face turned sour immediately; he stopped in his tracks. PS: Thank you Dan Dan Long for the 500 starting coins reward~ Chapter 990 - 990 991 Giant_1 ?Chapter 990: Chapter 991 Giant_1 Chapter 990: Chapter 991 Giant_1 ` The architecture of the Earth Elemental Temple was simple and unassuming, made entirely out of grey stone. Between the massive blocks of rock, there was only a slender gap, so thin that not even a sheet of paper could slip through. Dozens of huge stone columns stood in parallel, each towering over ten stories high. Standing before the temple, Song Jian felt as though it was a palace built for the giants of legend. A beastly roar emanated from within the temple, causing Tuya to become cautious. My lord, it seems something has already claimed this place Tuya said, his face grim. If it were an unclaimed temple, then at most it would be guarded by a group of earth and stone elements. However, if the temple was occupied, it likely housed a large contingent of guardian soldiers. Lets go in and meet them. Having said that, Song Jian took the lead and walked towards the temple. Entering the temple, Song Jian found himself in a spacious hall. A giant, more than ten meters tall, was sitting on a stone throne at the far end of the hall. This giant had a bronze-colored body that radiated a metallic luster. When Song Jian saw it, it appeared to be sleeping, but upon sensing Song Jians presence, the giant slowly opened its eyes. Human, leave. This is not a place for you! This is the territory of the Giant Clan. If you dont leave, it will be seen as a provocation to the Giant Clan! The voice of the giant was like the grinding of two massive boulders, slightly grating and causing Song Jians brow to furrow. A seventh-tier soldier, an exotic gianthow can there be a presence of the Giant Clan here? Tuyas face paled, and he couldnt help but take two steps back as he whispered. Seventh-tier soldier? Song Jian raised an eyebrow. There was no mention of the Giant Clan in the City Lord Mansions records, and the massive creature in front of him was already a level fifty Commanding Boss. Even in the game world, it was an extraordinary existence. My lord, we should retreat for now. This place is occupied by the Giant Clan; we wont stand a chance against them, Tuya said in a low voice. The presence of the giant silenced all the soldiers behind Tuya. Even though it simply sat on its throne, unmoving, the oppressive aura it emitted made these lower-tier soldiers lose all courage to even wave their weapons at it. If Tuya insisted on engaging in battle, the teams morale would plummet instantly, and all soldiers would rout, because this wouldnt be a battleit would be suicide. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ill go. Song Jian raised his right hand and summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, slowly walking towards the giant. Presumptuous! The giant slowly stood up, looking down at this tiny human with a hint of confusion in its eyes. Even the Dragon Clan wouldnt dare show it such disrespect. How could a human, not even as tall as its fingers, have the courage to draw a sword against it? The giant slowly raised its right leg, its bronze-colored thigh resembling a thick bronze column, pressing down towards Song Jian. Thousand Swords Art! In an instant, the Sword Qi Value surged from the dantian at an incredible speed towards the Sky-breaking Sword. A unnatural flush appeared on Song Jians face, and he swung the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely at the bronze-colored giant. ` More than two hundred Spirit Swords incessantly hacked at the giants body, sparking a myriad of brilliant sparks, followed by deafening explosions that burst on the surface of the giants body, causing its movements to falter as it could not help but stumble and retreat to the left. The giant, over ten meters tall and weighing more than three thousand tons, could cause an earthquake-like tremor with a mere step. Humans, to make me take a step back, you can be proud! The giant revealed a look of surprise in his eyes. In his lifetime of over a thousand years, he had never encountered such a powerful human. Song Jians expression changed slightly as he stared at the giant. The giants defense power was too formidable. The damage, which each Spirit Sword should have caused, amounting to over two thousand points, was suppressed to just over a thousand on the giant, and its resistance was extremely strong; even the additional thousand or more points of fire damage from each Spirit Sword were directly reduced to just over three hundred points. Even among the Sovereign level bosses I have encountered, I have never seen one with such formidable defense and resistance, Song Jian thought to himself, tapping the ground with his foot as his figure quickly retreated. Escaping now, dont you think its a bit late? The giant let out a thunderous roar, as if thunder were exploding beside ones ears. Just as the giant felt a surge of killing intent and was about to chase after Song Jian, countless Spirit Swords forming the Red Lotus Sword Array suddenly bloomed beside it. A dazzling flame of Karmic Fire Red Lotus burned intensely, continuously revolving around the giant with a series of ear-piercing friction sounds, like metal being sliced, echoing within the Sword Formation, accompanied by the giants furious roars of anger. The Red Lotus Sword Array wont kill it Song Jian squinted at the struggling giant within the Red Lotus Sword Array, calculating the damage of the Sword Formation and the giants remaining health, and he couldnt help but feel surprised. This was a terrifying being he had never seen before, one that could withstand the second stage of the Thousand Swords Art head-on without showing signs of weakening. At this point, most of the giants bronze skin had already turned dark red, like a piece of iron ingot that had been smelted. Is this really just a level seven troop type? Then, how formidable would the stronger level eight, nine, or even level ten troop types be? Song Jian, who had been somewhat dismissive of the Assessment World up to this point, suddenly changed his previous view. The waters of this world are too deep; no wonder it serves as a world for second-tier combat power assessments! Song Jian thought to himself, looking forward to the third-stage transformation of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Soon, the Red Lotus Sword Array slowly closed in, enveloping the more than ten-meter-tall giant, but it was evident that the giant was frantically flailing its fists inside, trying to burst through the Sword Formation. The surface of the Red Lotus showed large fist imprints, and fine cracks began to appear on the petals of the Red Lotus. If this stalemate continued much longer, the giant might indeed break free. At that moment, a sharp sword over ten meters long appeared out of nowhere above the Red Lotus Sword Array. Terrifying wisps of Sword Qi, like mist, radiated from the blade of the sword. Song Jian, standing tens of meters away, felt a slight sting on the exposed skin of his arms, and his fine hairs seemed to stand on end with static electricity. It was as if an invisible giant hand held the long sword, slightly lifted it, and then the sword fell at lightning speed towards the center of the closing Red Lotus, leaving a fan-shaped trace of Sword Qi in the void. Tuya suddenly felt a sting in his eyes and hastily shut them, but tears still involuntarily flowed down. This time, the power of the Red Lotus Sword seems unprecedentedly strong, Song Jian also narrowed his eyes slightly, watching the descending Red Lotus Sword. Crack~ A faint slicing sound rang out, and at the same time, the entire hall of the Earth Elemental God Temple echoed with the giants agonizing howls. PS: Thank you to Super Yu Da Da for the gift of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 991 - 991 992 Occupation_1 ?Chapter 991: Chapter 992: Occupation_1 Chapter 991: Chapter 992: Occupation_1 The ancient bronze giant had a several meters long wound on its chest, and this sword nearly split it in half. A large amount of blood, like molten bronze, sprayed out, and screams of agony echoed within the Temple of Earth Elementals. Song Jian could feel the ancient bronze giants aura rapidly wither away at a visible speed, and it was even struggling to stand. Humans, you make an enemy of the giant race the ancient bronze giant howled, actually turning to flee. At that moment, a huge palm suddenly appeared above its head, filling nearly the entire temple hall. Before the ancient bronze giant could escape a few steps, the huge palm slammed down on it with lightning speed. The ancient bronze giant let out a scream, but the scream was cut short as it was pressed into the temple floor. Boom~ Like an earthquake, the entire temple began to shake violently. Song Jian, Tuya, and the soldiers behind him were all swept away by the blast of energy. Struggling to his feet, Tuya looked at the violently shaking temple, his face filled with shock: Gods, the temple isnt going to collapse, is it? In this world, some buildings possess an indestructible nature, such as Dwarf Treasuries, Naga Treasuries, and various recruitment buildings and resource points in the wilderness. These places can only be occupied and plundered, but it seems impossible to completely destroy them, as if they inherently possess a certain characteristic. The Temple of Earth Elementals is likewise; it is not only a recruitment location for Earth Elemental warriors but also a promotion barracks to enhance the quality of Earth Elementals. Thus, it also possesses an indestructible nature. But now, Tuya began to doubt in his heart, perhaps it is indestructible simply because the force applied was not strong enough? Fortunately, after a while, the violent shaking finally ceased. Apart from appearing more dilapidated, the temple did not collapse, which gave Tuya some relief. Otherwise, the collapse of such common-sense beliefs would have a significant impact on his entire worldview. The two waited outside the temple for some time until the dust settled. At this point, the surfaces of the dozens of columns supporting the temple all showed significant cracks, and countless fragments of broken stone rolled randomly on the ground and steps. The temple in front of them was like a dangerous building on the verge of collapse. Shall we, shall we go in? Tuya asked cautiously. At this time, Song Jians brow was deeply furrowed. He could feel that the aura of the ancient bronze giant had vanished, but it had been killed only at the third stage of the Red Lotus Sword Array. As a level seven troop type, based on estimates, its strength was at most comparable to a Dominator level boss of the same level, yet the power it demonstrated far exceeded any Dominator level boss Song Jian had encountered before. This is only a level seven troop type, and in this world, there are levels eight, nine, and even ten troop types. If those Examinees find these stronger troop types, the chances of me passing the assessment might be After pondering in his heart for a while, Song Jian finally made a decision, which was to recruit the third hero as soon as possible and then initiate combat mode. The tavern will be built by today, and there is a certain probability that wandering heroes will appear in the tavern. At that time, I will just recruit one and initiate combat mode as soon as possible. Song Jian thought to himself. With Song Jians strength, low-level troop types are not a concern, regardless of their numbers. However, high-level troop types like the ancient bronze giant would pose a significant problem if they appeared. Song Jian and Tuya entered the temple and found, to their astonishment, that the ancient bronze giant had not yet died. Lying face-up in a huge palm print on the temple floor, the ancient bronze giant stared intently at Song Jian and said in a weak voice, The giant race will not let you go Not dead yet? A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. The third stage of the Red Lotus Sword Array could inflict millions of points of damage. How much health could this level seven troop type possibly have to be so difficult to kill? However, judging by its appearance, it seemed to have lost the ability to continue fighting, and death was only a matter of time. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Song Jian was about to speak, a crisp cracking sound suddenly erupted from the body of the bronze giant. Then, the sword wound on its chest left by the Red Lotus Sword rapidly extended to both sides, with innumerable cracks spreading out from the mark. In no time at all, the cracks covered the body of the bronze giant like a spider web. Boom~ With a muffled sound, the body of the bronze giant crumbled to pieces, turning into fist-sized fragments that nearly covered the entire palm print. Its finally dead, Song Jian let out a breath of relief. At that moment, a vast amount of experience rushed toward him and Tuya. Tuya surged up three levels, becoming a level 35 hero, while Song Jians experience bar also shot forward a small length, a good 10% worth of experience. How can it be so much? Song Jian was somewhat surprised, looking at the remains of the bronze giant with complicated eyes. He knew, previously, when he had destroyed an entire City of the Undead and killed countless undead guards, he hadnt gained much experience. But now, just by killing a level seven troop, he had gained such an enormous amount of experience, which he found quite odd. The rules of this world seem to be slowly changing, Song Jian thought to himself. At that moment, a grand voice echoed within the hall. The human faction has occupied an Earth Elemental Shrine. Three Earth Elementals can be recruited here daily, and with a certain cost of resources, Earth Elementals can be advanced into the more powerful Stone Elementals! This was a world announcement, visible to heroes of all factions. It was also a direct way to increase a lords prestige. Sometimes such announcements could attract many powerful heroes to join ones cause. Tuya was already impatient to recruit Earth Elementals. With Song Jians permission, Tuya hurried into the depths of the shrine. In a short while, Tuyas excited laughter could be heard from within. Hahaha, there are actually more than thirty Earth Elementals and over a dozen Stone Elementals here, this is great, to have accumulated so many troops Before long, Tuya emerged, leading a large group of Earth and Stone Elementals with high spirits, holding in his hand a scroll that emitted tri-colored radiance. Song Jians eyes brightened, the scroll radiated a quality of light, indicating it was a divine scroll of a higher quality than even legendary scrolls. If I use it to enhance the level of the Thousand Swords Art, perhaps one scroll could increase it by a whole level! Song Jian couldnt help but get excited. PS: Thank you North Sea Killer for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 992 - 992 993 Death Knight_1 ?Chapter 992: Chapter 993: Death Knight_1 Chapter 992: Chapter 993: Death Knight_1 Tuya glanced at Song Jian, seemingly noticing his overly enthusiastic gaze, and couldnt help but show an awkward smile as he softly said, Lord, this is a scroll that only Earth Mages can learn, and it requires advanced wisdom magic and a high degree of mastery in Earth Magic to learn Song Jian also realized that there seemed to be something off about his gaze and couldnt help but cough twice before saying, Its nothing, I just havent seen this kind of scroll before, and I was curious. Tuya, may I take a look at that scroll? Tuyas face showed a difficult expression; this was a god-tier scroll he had long dreamed about. Once learned, he would become a powerful forbidden curse Mage. However, soon Tuya handed the scroll to Song Jian. From any perspective, Song Jian was unlikely to master this forbidden spell. If it was just to satisfy the lords curiosity, Tuya thought there should be no problem at all. What Tuya did not know was that Song Jian possessed a skill that could devour other abilities to level up. If he knew, he probably wouldnt give up the scroll so easily. Song Jian took the scroll and examined it carefully. It seemed to be made from the hide of some wild beast, and there was faintly a strong presence similar to Dragon Might emanating from it. Even if not from the Dragon Clan, the original owner of the hide used for this scroll must be an existence no weaker than a Giant Dragon Song Jian thought to himself. On the surface of the scroll, many Dark Gold Magic Runes were depicted, and there was also a seal on it that would destroy the scroll in a short time once it was broken. Song Jian didnt intend to learn from the scroll but rather wanted to know if his Thousand Swords Art could level up by devouring it. Indeed, after a short time, Song Jian received a system prompt that the Thousand Swords Art could level up by devouring it, which immediately excited him. However, in the end, Song Jian still returned the scroll to Tuya. After all, he had already promised him and now going back on his word would be a hurdle he couldnt overcome in his heart. Moreover, if he could obtain one forbidden curse scroll, then he could get a second, a third, Lord, its actually not too late for you to start learning magic now. You should know that human castles can build Magic Towers, and as long as you build the Magic Tower to the top level, theres a chance to learn forbidden spells within it Tuya consoled Song Jian. Can you get forbidden spells from the Magic Tower? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, but it has to be built to the top level Seeing Song Jians eager gaze, Tuya quickly mentioned the drawbacks of obtaining forbidden curses by building a Magic Tower: It requires a massive amount of resources, and even with a top-level Magic Tower, the forbidden spells that appear are random, and it is unlikely that it will be the exact one you specialize in In the entire human kingdom continent, not even the mightiest Elasia kingdom had built a top-level Magic Tower. With Song Jians current power, building a top-level Magic Tower capable of producing forbidden spells was nothing short of a pipe dream. However, at this moment, Tuya didnt want to crush his lords spirit; he could only hope that Song Jian wouldnt turn his anger on him after the disappointment. Even if there are no forbidden spells, the appearance of high-level magic would also be acceptable Song Jian thought to himself: Ill start building the Magic Tower as soon as I return. The human factions occupation of an Earth Elemental Shrine was like a small ripple, causing no waves among the Examinees of other factions. All the Examinees were rapidly enhancing their strength, and they all seemed to have an unspoken agreement that each would recruit no more than two heroes, delaying the start of the battle mode as long as possible because the longer it was delayed, the more advantageous it was for them. In the Hell faction at this time, the Devils Castle had undergone a complete transformation, and their castle had already begun upgrading to a level three fortress. A large number of troop barracks were being constructed. Your Highness, in at most one day, our main city can be promoted to level 3, and we are also ready with the resources needed for upgrading to level 4. We can enhance it at any time, said a demon examiner respectfully to Prince Sala, with goat horns growing on his head. At this moment, Prince Sala appeared exceedingly proud. Although he was only the second examiner to occupy the main city, he believed that when it came to the development of the main city, he was absolutely the first among all factions. By this time, the examiners of almost all factions had discovered the abandoned main cities of their own factions, but only four factions had actually succeeded in their conquest. The rest were accumulating military forces, preparing to seize a main city of their own. To what extent has the Undead faction developed now? Prince Sala inquired. In Prince Salas view, the Human faction was not worth fearing. After all, it was only one person and, however strong, ones power was ultimately too small in the face of a massive army. Only the Undead faction was a serious concern to Prince Sala. Their speed at gathering troops even surpassed that of the Hell faction, so Sala had designated an examiner, whose sole job was to do nothing but monitor the world announcements, collecting information about other factions, especially the Undead faction. The Undead factions castle has already started upgrading to level 2. Theyve also acquired quite a few resources and troop deployment points in the wilderness. Theyve taken over six pastures and eight iron mines, An examiner meticulously reported the information regarding the Undead faction. They are not developing slowly at all! A relaxed smile appeared on Prince Salas face; the development of the Undead faction had not exceeded his expectations. Everything was under control. Your Highness, the Undead faction seems to have found a Death Knights barracks. Theyve already tried to seize it once and failed. Its likely that their focus now is to take over that Death Knights barracks, the examiner added cautiously after glancing at Prince Sala. What, a Death Knight? Prince Sala was taken aback. Death Knights were level six troops that could only be recruited by constructing a recruiting barracks after upgrading the castle to level six. At this point, nearly all factions had only level two or three troops. If the Undead managed to seize this wilderness barracks and continuously recruited troops, by the time the final battle came, they would have an army of level six troops. Then, perhaps no one could stand against them. Have everyone expand their search radius to find high-level wilderness recruitment points for the Hell faction! Prince Salas expression was ashen; for the first time, he realized that things were moving in a direction beyond his control. While all the factions were frantically searching for high-level wilderness troop recruitment points, Song Jian and Tuya had already returned to their own castle. By now, all level one buildings in the castle were completed and the upgrading to level two had begun. Song Jian and Tuya appeared in front of a newly constructed tavern, where the rich aroma of wine and the buzzing of voices seeped through the wooden doors onto the street. It seems quite lively, said Song Jian with a slight smile, pushing open the tavern doors and walking in. PS: Thank you to Riding with God to Wander first for the 500 starting coins donation~ Chapter 993 - 993 994 Wandering Hero_1 ?Chapter 993: Chapter 994: Wandering Hero_1 Chapter 993: Chapter 994: Wandering Hero_1 The tavern wasnt just a place for recruiting heroes; ordinary humans and even soldiers from the castles would also drop by for a drink and some relaxation when they had nothing else to do. Song Jian entered the tavern and surveyed the noisy environment. With Tuyas reminder, he spotted three recruitable heroes in the tavern. To tell the truth, it was hard to distinguish their identities from their appearances. Among these individuals were a middle-aged man with two small mustaches, a strange man who wore a green outfit from head to toe, even his hat was green, and a fat man whose body shone blue, with streaks of electricity occasionally sparking off him. The first two men looked human, while the last blue fat guy seemed to be an elemental being, which puzzled Song Jian. Wasnt it said that you could only recruit heroes from your own faction in the tavern? Perhaps sensing Song Jians confusion, Tuya whispered in his ear, That is a powerful wanderer hero. Generally speaking, taverns have a very small chance of featuring wanderer heroes. Theyre often much stronger than heroes from ones own faction, but theyre difficult to recruit; you must complete their challenges Challenges, huh? Forget that, Song Jian withdrew his gaze from the blue fat man. This world was not his Main World, and he didnt plan to continue developing here. As long as he completed the assessment task, he probably wouldnt appear in this world again. Song Jian first approached the table of the man with the two small mustaches. Among the three, only this man gave him the sense of a pure human. The other man, though also human, harbored a powerful force within him that exuded a tranquil, forest-like essence, clearly not something a human would possess. He must have some hidden bloodline from another race, just not yet manifested, Song Jian thought to himself. Hello, I am the lord of this castle. Would you be interested in joining my forces? Song Jian asked the middle-aged man with the mustaches. Not interested, the middle-aged man replied without even looking up. Song Jian: Wasnt it said that recruiting heroes from ones own faction was supposed to be simple? Whats with the immediate rejection? Its okay, my lord. Every hero has their own personality and temperament. Maybe your personalities just dont match Tuya consoled him from the side. Personalities dont match? Im not on a blind date looking for a wife! Song Jian couldnt help but complain inwardly. But in fact, recruiting heroes in a tavern was indeed somewhat similar to matchmaking. Sometimes, these heroes who joined your ranks could even be far more reliable than a wife Song Jian didnt say anything, just stood up and walked over to the table of the man dressed in green, wearing a green hat. But soon, he stood up from the table, his expression even uglier than before. My lord, this hero possesses Elf blood and is a strong hero. If an Elf lord were recruiting him, it would be quite easy, but for a human lord, the chances are very slim, Tuya explained at his side. Song Jian could clearly sense the comforting intention in their words and nodded slightly before heading towards the third person, who was radiating blue light and occasionally flickering with electricity, a blue fatty. The blue fatty seemed somewhat bored in the tavern; the other patrons dared not approach it, and even the taverns servers were avoiding it, unwilling to come forward to serve. Consequently, after sitting for so long, not even a cup of water sat before it. Waitress, bring us two cups of your finest wine, Song Jian called out loudly as soon as he sat down. He suddenly realized that recruiting heroes was actually quite similar to how he had dealt with professional mentors before: it was best to start with a personal connection. If he could become familiar with them first and then bring up the recruitment, it would likely be much easier. You are truly a kind lord! The blue fatty said with a face full of gratitude. My name is Solum, and Im searching for a person named Wenge Magnus. I have been through many castles, but I still havent found any trace of him Upon hearing this, Song Jians heart sank. The task of recruiting this hero wouldnt be to help him find this person named Wenge, would it? And even if he found him, what if that person was also a lord? Then wouldnt all his efforts be in vain? As he continued to listen to the blue fatty, named Solum, it turned out that it had been sealed inside a crystal bottle for over a thousand years. It was Wenge who had saved it, freeing it from the bottle. At that time, because it had been asleep for over a thousand years, it was somewhat confused and only managed to ask the savior for his name before letting him leave. When Solum was fully awake, it realized that it might have missed something. How could it let someone who had saved it leave so easily? Solum felt grateful to the one who had saved it and swore in its heart to be forever loyal to him. But after saving Solum, that person left, and so Solum set out to track down his savior. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After hearing Solums story, Song Jian immediately realized that recruiting this hero was going to be an impossible task. However, it also showed how strong this seemingly mythical hero was. The blue fatty was unguarded and quite talkative. Song Jian ended up chatting with it for over an hour and they both enjoyed the conversation immensely. Just then, the taverns door was pushed open with a bang, and Catherine walked in with a look of reproach on her face. While Im hard at work capturing resource points, youre here drinking and chatting? Catherine approached Song Jian and exclaimed loudly. Oh, Catherine, youve worked hard. Look, I havent been idle either. Im here recruiting heroes to help lighten your load, Song Jian said with a smile, pointing at Tuya. This is my newly recruited mage hero, Tuya. Hes a forbidden spell mage. Weve just occupied an Earth Elemental Temple. Tuya, this is Catherine, a female knight and also the first hero under my command. After exchanging a glance, Catherine and Tuya saluted each other. Before either had a chance to speak, the hero with a small mustache at a nearby table suddenly stood up, approached Catherine, and said, Your Highness, the King is very concerned about you. He hopes that you can return to the palace immediately; I came to escort you back. Who are you? Catherines face changed dramatically as she turned and scrutinized the man. The middle-aged man looked stunned and a bitter expression crossed his face as he said, Your Highness, my name is Ollin, and I am your archery instructor. PS: Thanks to The Good Friend of Happy Wind Male for tipping 1000 starting coins~ Chapter 994 - 994 995 Task_1 ?Chapter 994: Chapter 995 Task_1 Chapter 994: Chapter 995 Task_1 Song Jian looked at Katherine in surprise, realizing that she hadnt even recognized her own archery instructor. It was clear how little she cared for her archery lessons, probably not attending even one class a year. No wonder Ive never seen you display any archery skills, Song Jian muttered to himself. Katherine was taken aback, then became embarrassed. She indeed did not like archery much, feeling that shooting arrows from a distance went against the spirit of knighthood. So, it is Tutor Turing. Im sorry, but I cannot go back with you. I am now a hero under the command of this lord, and I cant just leave without permission, Katherine said earnestly. It would be against the code of chivalry. Please relay this to my father, the king. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A lord? This young man? Oling scrutinized Song Jian with a slight upturn of his mouth, shook his head, and said, Princess, I am afraid this lord doesnt know your true identity. If he did, he probably wouldnt dare to have the Crown Princess of the human kingdom as one of his heroes. After all, you are a princess of the largest human kingdom, which possesses dozens of battle-hardened hero commanders, and commands over a million soldiers! You should know that the wrath of the King of Erasia is definitely not something a small lord with only a first-level castle can withstand. A threat, hes just threatening me, right? Song Jian turned to Gutoya and said. Gutoya glanced at Song Jian and nodded, Lord, he is threatening you, but what he says is also true. Erasia, indeed, is the largest kingdom of the human faction, and making them an enemy is not a wise move. Song Jians expression immediately turned sour. He had been actively seeking the third hero to initiate battle mode, but if he let Katherine leave, he would be left with only one hero, moving farther away from the conditions to start battle mode. Katherine, would you like to leave here and return to the palace of Erasia? Song Jian asked. Of course not. Otherwise, I wouldnt have run away I mean, I wouldnt have left there, Katherine said loudly. Alright, Oling, this castle does not welcome you. Please leave immediately, or we will be forced to expel you, Song Jian said to Oling without delay. I will relay the situation here truthfully to His Majesty the King. I hope the day will come when we see each other again, Oling said, looking at Song Jian with a disdainful expression. Seeing Oling leave, Katherines gaze towards Song Jian suddenly became a bit frantic: Maybe I should leave with him, after all Katherine, do what you like, and dont let anyone force you to do anything! Song Jian said earnestly to Katherine. Here, I will protect you. Thank you, Lord, Katherine said with a grateful look, giving Song Jian a bow. Alright, take a rest first, then continue with your previous work. I still need to recruit one more hero, Song Jian nodded, gesturing for Gutoya to follow him out of the tavern. Damn, why is recruiting the third hero so difficult? Song Jian couldnt help but curse. Lord, the strength of the Kingdom of Erasia is not so easy to withstand, Gutoya reminded in a low voice. He wont be able to get here in a short time, whats there to be afraid of? Maybe by the time he arrives, we will have become strong enough to make them fear us. Song Jian glanced at Tuya and said, You are a forbidden curse mage after all, how can you be so timid? Cough cough, as far as I know, in the kingdom of Elasia, there are six forbidden curse mages alone, and many others whose power rivals that of a forbidden curse mage! Tuya said, The most important thing is, the kingdom of Elasia possesses the divine artifact, the Anti-Magic Orb, which can seal any magical power. By that time, Im afraid I wont even be a match for an ordinary spearman. Song Jians movements stiffened for a moment, but soon, he patted Tuya on the shoulder to comfort him, Dont worry, we wont have to face the kingdom of Elasia head-on. Catherine is their princess, after all. If it really comes down to it, well just let her leave It seemed that the strength of the kingdom of Elasia weighed heavily on the minds of these heroes. If Tuya were to flee, Song Jian might even feel like crying. After comforting Tuya, Song Jian sat in the City Lord Mansion, worried. It would take a week for new heroes to appear at the tavern, but Song Jian didnt want to wait that long. By that time, if the other examinees developed level six or seven troops or even higher-level troops, then his chances of completing the assessment would be greatly reduced. Just as Song Jian was worrying, a small elf phantom suddenly appeared before his eyes. This elf was only the size of a fingernail, radiating a faint green light all over, with a flower garland on its head and a pair of thin, cicada-like wings on its back. It floated in mid-air, circling Song Jian twice. Human, when will you slay the Black Demon King? Over a hundred more flower elves have met their tragic end under its enslavement, said the flower elf in a clear voice. Flower elf? Damn, I almost forgot about that task, Song Jian slapped his forehead and muttered to himself. Dont worry, flower elf, Ill set off right now to kill that Black Demon King, Song Jian immediately said. Human, you must be quick. An elf hero went to kill the Black Demon King but failed and was imprisoned by it, the flower elf said anxiously. I hope you can save itits a good person. An elf hero? A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. He took a deep breath, patted his chest, and said, Dont worry, that Black Demon King wont be rampant for much longer. I will definitely kill it and rescue all the flower elves and the elf hero. Thats great, you need to be quick, even quicker After receiving Song Jians promise, the flower elf happily circled around once more before its image slowly began to fade and disappear. An elf hero, this is like a pillow arriving as Im about to nod off. If I can rescue it from the clutches of the Black Dragon and have it join my team, isnt that the logical course of events? Song Jian murmured to himself. But I have to be fast; if Im too late and the Black Dragon eats it, all my efforts will be in vain. Song Jian didnt even call for Tuya or Catherine. He immediately summoned the Flame Light Wings and shot straight up into the sky from the City Lord Mansion, heading for the highest peak of the elf mountain range. According to the flower elfs description, the lair of the Black Dragon, which was aging and seriously injured, was located at the highest peak of the mountain range. PS: Thanks to Shangguan Miao for the gift of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 995 - 995 996 Dragon Nest_1 ?Chapter 995: Chapter 996 Dragon Nest_1 Chapter 995: Chapter 996 Dragon Nest_1 The Elf Mountain Range stretched for thousands of miles at the westernmost edge of the human alliances territory, separating the human and tower alliances. To traverse between the two, one either had to use a Transmission Array or travel along the mountain range for over a hundred kilometers, crossing through the mountain pass. However, powerful guardians waited at the mountain pass, with at least a group of creatures of seven-rank military species keeping watch. Song Jian crossed through a forest and delved deeper into the Elf Mountain Range. Without the ability to fly, or advanced skills like high-level pathfinding, the physical exertion here would double. And with the large number of monsters within the range, most of which were of fourth-rank military species, hunting a Black Dragon was a very difficult task for other heroes. After spending the better part of a day, Song Jian finally saw a gigantic cave opening at the peak of the highest mountain in the Elf Mountain Range. The opening, with a diameter of over thirty meters, was carved to resemble the heads of Giant Dragons, and the caves entrance looked like the gaping, ferocious maw of a dragon. Song Jian flew straight towards the cave opening. As he approached it, a large swarm of two-headed dragon lizards suddenly flew out of the forests near the cave. These dragon lizards were a group of large lizards with the Dragon Clans bloodline, representing the lowest level of dragon beasts. Capable of low-altitude flight and with attacks that carried deadly poison. The potent venom of the dragon lizards was almost incurable, removable only by a gland within the lizards body. This meant that if one were poisoned by a dragon lizard, they had to kill the creature to survive, or else just wait for death. Now facing Song Jian were over twenty dragon lizards, massive in size, their ascent giving off the impression of an eclipse. Dragon lizards were of fourth-rank military species, but the double-headed dragon lizards before him had all ascended in rank, becoming a top-force breed possessing the strength of fifth-rank military species. They were the guardians of the Black Dragon Nest, and if Song Jian couldnt defeat them, entering the Black Dragons lair would be suicidal. Song Jian summoned his Sky-breaking Sword, swinging it casually. The Spirit Sword surged through the air towards the swarm of massive lizards. After a thunderous sound, two particularly lucky dragon lizards, covered in wounds, let out pitiful screams and staggered away to escape into the forest below. Monsters below the seventh-rank military species stood no chance against Song Jianthey were no match for him at all. To other heroes, these formidable dragon lizards did not even have the ability to slow down Song Jian, and in no time, he stood at the entrance to the Black Dragon Nest. A stench of rotting flesh wafted out from the cave, accompanied by a deep roar. It seemed that the master of this nest had noticed Song Jians presence, a sense of faint threat lingering in his heart. Stepping towards the entrance of the Black Dragon Nest, dried bloodstains could be seen all over the rock walls as he progressed, causing Song Jian to frown. It was well known that the Dragon Clan possessed intelligence not inferior to humans, exhibiting elegance in many respects not less than that of humans. At the very least, the dwellings of the Dragon Clan were almost palace-like. They werent good at construction but were adept at snatching territories from the hands of other species. A cave brimming with fetid stench and bloodstains everywhere was only suitable for wild beaststhe true Dragon Clan would disdain living in such a place. Moving along the passageway, Song Jian soon encountered piles of white bones. There were human remains among these skeletons, as well as those of young Elves, but even more were the remains of enormous wild beasts. The scent of putrescence that filled the cave earlier emanated from here. Just by the sheer number of these remains, totaling over a thousand, it was no wonder the Elf in the mountain range referred to the resident Black Dragon as the Black Demon King. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Undeterred, Song Jian continued forward. The passage grew larger, and from time to time a stream of hot air would burst from the depths, while Song Jian could also hear the rumbling sound of magma striking deep within the cave, suggesting an active volcano at the heart of the lair. At that moment, a translucent elf figure appeared out of thin air, floating in front of Song Jian. It was the soul of an Elf, likely left behind after being killed by the Black Dragon. Human hero, have you come to slay the Black Demon King? the soul of the Elf inquired. Yes, I have accepted the commission from the flower elf Luna to come here and kill the Black Demon King who has been harming the creatures of the Elf Mountain Range, Song Jian nodded as he spoke. Thats wonderful, I can lead you to the Black Demon King, I know where it is. Killing it will set me free, the soul of the flower elf exclaimed excitedly. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, watching the soul of the flower elf closely, and after a moment, a smile emerged on his lips as he nodded and said, Then please lead the way, I cant wait to kill it. Where are your warriors? the flower elf glanced behind Song Jian and asked, Did you come alone? Where are your warriors? I dont need any warriors. I alone can kill it, Song Jian said. A disappointed expression appeared on the face of the flower elfs soul, who shook its head and said, You cant kill the Black Demon King alone, it is very weak now, but it is not something a human hero can kill. How do you know if you dont try? I am quite confident in myself, Song Jian said with a laugh. Well, I hope you can succeed, the flower elf soul did not insist. It nodded its head, turned, and flew deeper into the cave. So many flower elf corpses, and only one soul? Isnt that a bit strange? Song Jian muttered to himself in a voice only he could hear. Song Jian had not expected the paths within the Black Dragon Nest to be much more complicated than he had imagined. Every seven or eight meters there would be a fork in the road, which was as intricate as a spiders web. Without a guide, he would probably become dizzy just navigating these tunnels. Song Jian could feel that they were making their way towards the base of the mountain peak, with terrible screams emanating from deep within the nest. Were almost there. The Black Demon King tortures us for fun every day. Many of my brothers and sisters have been tortured to death by it, the flower elfs soul showed a look of fear and sadness. Is that so? Song Jian carefully sensed his surroundings before suddenly asking, In this nest, is there only the Black Demon King alone? Does it have any subordinates or an army? Subordinates, army? The flower elf soul looked surprised and shook its head, The Black Demon King is alone. It is so powerful that its already unbeatable without needing any subordinates or an army Song Jian nodded without asking further. He followed the flower elf soul and continued to move forward. Soon, they arrived at a hall, and then, a hoarse and dry voice rang out through the hall. Heh heh heh, another fool who has walked into the trap, a man who deludes himself with dreams of becoming a dragon-slaying hero. Your fate will only be to serve as food for my pets, your soul imprisoned in this nest to suffer for eternity PS: Thank you Lone Moon Walking in the Shadow for the gift of 100 NovelFire coins~ Chapter 996 - 996 997 Corpse Shaman _1 ?Chapter 996: Chapter 997: Corpse Shaman _1 Chapter 996: Chapter 997: Corpse Shaman _1 The hall of the Dragons Lair was void of the Black Dragon; instead, there was a humanoid creature wearing a black robe, its face obscured within the hood. In its right hand, it grasped a bone staff resembling a spine, while from the shadow of its hood, two crimson eyes glinted. Who exactly are you? Song Jian asked loudly. Werent you looking for the Black Demon King? I am the Black Demon King here, the humanoid creature across from Song Jian said, its body wreathing with the thick aura of the undead. This aura had condensed into something tangible and kept shifting, revealing faces of tormented, struggling souls emitting silent roars at Song Jian from around its body. Black Demon King? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help but ask, Isnt the Black Demon King a Black Dragon? How could it be you? Black Dragon, hehehe, are you referring to this? With a wave of its right hand, the creature revealed a massive dragons head from above the hall of the lair. It was the corpse of a colossal Black Dragon that appeared before Song Jian. Instead of the Dark Gold color of its vertical pupils, they now gleamed with a crimson light. The flesh had dried up, the skin and dragon scales shone with a rust-like dark red color, and in many places, it had rotted away, exposing chilling white bones underneath. Bone Dragon A sinking feeling emerged in Song Jians heart. Previously, in the second-tier City of the Undead, the lord of the undead had dreamed of creating a Bone Dragon, but it had failed under Song Jians assault, and no Bone Dragon existed even after the war ended. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, a massive Bone Dragon had materialized before Song Jian, crafted from a formidable, adult Black Dragon as a template. An adult Black Dragon is a seventh-tier soldier type. Although transformed into a Bone Dragon, it loses its consciousness and self-awareness, and the Dragon Clans magic becomes unusable. However, the physical strength has ascended a tier higher. Even more crucial is that what would be fatal weaknesses for living beings, like the heart and the head, are not weaknesses at all for a Bone Dragon, Song Jian thought to himself. Given the choice between an adult Black Dragon and a Bone Dragon as an enemy, Song Jian would opt for an adult Black Dragon. While the Bone Dragon ranks lowest among seventh-tier soldiers, its combat power is still among the top three. You killed the Black Dragon here and then turned it into a Bone Dragon? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Hehe, speaking of which, I should thank you for the success in creating such a Bone Dragon. If you hadnt destroyed the second-tier undead fortress, allowing a juvenile Bone Dragon to escape to me, Im afraid I wouldnt have managed to figure out how to create a Bone Dragon The Black Demon King let out a pleased cackle. As it spoke, a young dragon darted out, standing beside the Black Demon King. This juvenile Bone Dragon was the one that had escaped from the City of the Undead, hidden under the thick foundation until Song Jian had left before burrowing up from the ground. Originally born in this Dragons Lair, it regained its freedom after the undead lich died and based on fragmented memories, it returned to the Dragons Lair. However, it was captured by another lich that had just taken over this place. Through a pact, it became the servant of the lich, who also, using its body, figured out how to create a Bone Dragon. Its a pity. If you had destroyed that City of the Undead earlier, then I would have had two Bone Dragons, instead of how it is now, with only one and the other but a half-finished product. The lich removed its hood to reveal a skull-like head. Boom, boom~ After a series of loud noises, the skeleton of a giant dragon slowly emerged from the dark. The bones were gray, devoid of any flesh, and on its right leg bone, a clear crack could be seen. This is the Black Demon King those Flower Elves spoke of, an aging Black Dragon. Ive studied countless methods to create a dragon corpse, but none were successful, causing too much damage to this dragons corpse. In the end, I could only make a Bone Dragon, which is such a pity The necromancer shook his head, heaving a sigh. At this moment, the necromancer appeared as though he had acquired a new toy, unable to resist the urge to show off to others. He spoke of pity, but his demeanor was one of smug satisfaction. He stared at Song Jians face, eager to see a look of terror and despair. However, his expectations were quickly dashed. Song Jians face remained expressionless, seemingly unperturbed. The Bone Dragon was but a sixth-tier warrior. Neither its magic nor its physical strength could compare to that of a mature member of the Dragon Clan. Its only redeeming features were inheriting the Dragon Clans hardy bones and Dragon Might, providing certain enhancements to other creatures. Moreover, it could spit Dragon Breath, which was now composed entirely of undead energy, lacking the scalding heat and burning effects of true Dragon Breath. Instead, it possessed a potent corrosive effect, though less powerful than real Dragon Breath. A sixth-tier Bone Dragon and a seventh-tier undead dragon, are these all the cards you hold? Song Jian said coldly. There is also me, the masters most loyal servant, Kalu, hehehe~ The soul of the Flower Elf by Song Jians side flashed suddenly, appearing beside the necromancer, returning to its original form C a dark gray shadowy creature. Ive had my suspicions about you, but since I needed you to lead the way, I didnt expose you Song Jian said indifferently, staring at the phantom that floated up and down in the air. Human, youre at a dead end. Why not surrender to me? Let me turn you into an immortal undead creature, become an undead hero. Isnt that better? The necromancer cackled. Crack, crack~ Behind Song Jian, a large group of undead warriors appeared, blocking the passageway completely. These evolved from Skeleton Soldiers, comparably as strong as second-tier troops, and were the preferred cannon fodder of undead heroes. You are the most foolish human hero Ive ever seen, daring to come to the Dragon Nest alone. Even without me, your fate wouldnt be any better. Now, my patience is limited. You have three seconds to consider my previous proposal The necromancer said coldly, the magic staff in his hand beginning to emit a gray glow. If you agree to become one of my undead heroes, I might consider sparing your life! Song Jian, with a calm expression, said, But I believe unless I dismantle these two big toys of yours, you wont consider my suggestion. So, out of kindness, Ill ask you again after I have taken care of your two big playthings. Chapter 997 - 997 998 Offer of Surrender_1 ?Chapter 997: Chapter 998: Offer of Surrender_1 Chapter 997: Chapter 998: Offer of Surrender_1 Song Jian needed to recruit the third hero as quickly as possible to trigger battle mode because, in his eagerness to recruit the undead hero before him, the previous necromancer had exerted too much force. Without even offering the chance to surrender, hed destroyed both the hero and the City of the Undeads castle. This time, Song Jian wouldnt make the same mistake. Sword Shadow Clone! Suddenly, Song Jians figure became blurry, and after a violent shake, two identical Song Jians appeared in front of the necromancer. Illusions, whats the use? Hehe, surely youre not thinking of running away before the battle has even started? The necromancer waved his magic staff, and both the Bone Dragon and the corpse dragon charged toward Song Jian and his Sword Shadow Clone. Thousand Swords Art! The clone swung the Sky-breaking Sword forward, dashing toward the Bone Dragon like lightning. In an instant, the sword pierced one of the dragons ribs. However, given the Bone Dragons immense size, the levitation effect only made the dragon pause its steps and float slightly, without lifting entirely off the ground. Even so, the Bone Dragon was now in a completely defenseless state, and shortly after, countless Spirit Swords flew over, chopping at the dragons body and causing a series of explosive roars. One by one, the dragons bones, as hard as iron, were incessantly chopped by the Spirit Swords, and cracks began to appear. Crack, crack~ Each bone began to break and crumble, and what started as a single point of collapse soon spread throughout the entire Bone Dragon. Seeing the attack of his Sword Shadow Clone, Song Jians eyes lit up. In fact, after the Thousand Swords Art was formed, it did not require the caster to control it. Yet, the Sword Shadow Clone took advantage of the brief moment when the Spirit Swords were coalescing to strike the target with the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, leaving the opponent in a state of levitation and defenselessness. By the time the Thousand Swords Art came slashing down, the enemy, having lost all defenses, would sustain nearly double the damage from the Thousand Swords Art. After the Sword Shadow Clone is executed, the clone actually follows the systems set maximum damage mode. Is this actually the system summarizing the most damaging attack method based on the skills I have mastered? mused Song Jian to himself. However, this method, when facing an equally matched opponent, is a skill of technique, but for me, the enemy in front of me is not an equal match at all, but a mere ant thats not worthy of a single blow, Song Jian muttered to himself, his Vitality surging like waves and rushing toward the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Thousand Swords Art! In an instant, over two hundred Spirit Swords burning with the dark red flames of the Red Lotus Karma Fire appeared to Song Jians left and right, their intense and formidable aura making the necromancer across from him feel a profound threat of death. Damn it, just a clone was able to destroy one of my Bone Dragons, even though it was just a failed experiment. Still, its a sixth-level unit, and if it cant withstand the attack of the opponents clone, how high will the damage from his real body be? Thoughts tumbled in the necromancers mind as he realized for the first time that even with a seventh-level unit corpse dragon at his command, he was not invincible. Attack, attack, kill him! The necromancer bellowed. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Countless skeletal warriors began rushing toward Song Jian. With a rumbling sound, the massive corpse dragon surged forward. Before even getting close, the corpse dragons maw opened wide, releasing a breath mixed with corrosive undead essence that blanketed the sky, heading straight for Song Jian. Song Jian locked onto the necromancer himself and performed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, his figure rushing forward like a bolt of lightning. The Dragon Breath didnt harm Song Jian, but it covered a large group of skeleton warriors charging at him, each clad in decaying armor. They resembled melting wax figures and could only withstand the Dragon Breath for two seconds before dissolving into a pool of corrosive, foul-smelling pus. The Sky-breaking Sword struck the necromancers body, but it seemed to hit a thin protective barrier on the surface, feeling like piercing into a large clump of cotton. Hehe, do you think Im one of those fragile mages? I The necromancer looked at Song Jian, who was close at hand, his eye sockets trembling with red flames, seemingly mocking the others foolishness. Song Jian hadnt intended to injure the necromancer with that move; he simply used it to dodge the overwhelming Dragon Breath of the bone dragon. Seeing his attack was ineffective, Song Jian, continuing his momentum, slashed at the necromancer again. A burst of intense light rippled out like ripples on water, spreading outwards. The necromancers smile stiffened, and his heart skipped a beat as he felt the barriers defense rapidly weakening. Could his mere slash be so damaging? The necromancer tightened his grip on the magic staff and pointed it gently at Song Jian, sending a ball of undead-essenced pus flying toward him. Song Jian swiftly retreated, but still got grazed by the pus ball on the shoulder, splattering a patch of pus the size of a palm. The necromancer was about to speak when he suddenly sensed intense energy fluctuations from not far away. Turning his head, he saw a massive red lotus slowly enveloping the bone dragon. At this moment, the bone dragons Vitality Points had dropped below half, causing the necromancers heart to sink instantly. Human, perhaps we should talk seriously. I think all of this is just a misunderstanding! the necromancer suddenly said, having realized Song Jians strength. One of Song Jians clones had defeated the bone dragon, and the bone dragon was also being suppressed by him. Without these two major combat forces and only a bunch of skeleton warriors remaining, the necromancer no longer had the courage to challenge Song Jian. The necromancer wanted to recall the bone dragon but found that while the connection with it still existed, he was unable to issue any commands as if something was blocking them. Its that energy barrier that looks like a lotus The necromancer glanced at the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and instantly understood that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus, which severely restrained undead creatures, could burn continuously like maggots on bones, using the undead creatures body and vitality as fuel, roaring flame until the undead creature was completely eradicated, even from a single spark. For Song Jian, this bone dragon was even easier to deal with than the previous level seven giant. Submit to me, become a hero under my command, and I will spare your life. I said before I would give you another chance, and you see, I kept my word! Song Jian, with his Sky-breaking Sword pointed at the necromancer, conveyed an icy chill, even through the barrier. Its worth considering, the necromancer said in a low voice, But before I make my decision, would you release my bone dragon and return it to me? You know, having a level seven hero is far more valuable than ordinary ones. The necromancer believed that even Song Jian would prefer his heroes to be more powerful, but Song Jian simply smiled faintly and shook his head slowly: I am a human hero, and the bone dragon tarnishes my image and could attract trouble from the Dragon Clan. I think you should give up on this level seven creature and let its soul return to peace. PS: Thanks to Book Friend 150627101315285 for the reward of 1000 QiDian coins~ Chapter 998 - 998 999 Burst Equipment_1 ?Chapter 998: Chapter 999: Burst Equipment_1 Chapter 998: Chapter 999: Burst Equipment_1 Song Jian only needed a hero to activate the battle mode, and he didnt much care whether this hero was strong or weak. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, a corpse dragon was a severe desecration to the Dragon Clans corpses; once the Dragon Clan learned of this, it would likely incite the hatred and wrath of all dragon members. You should know that at this stage, almost all units above level seven had intricate connections with the Dragon Clan; some were even members of the Dragon Clan, and Song Jian did not want to be besieged by a bunch of crystal dragons and holy dragons. No, how could you do this The flames in the necromancers eye sockets suddenly surged, seemingly very angry. Just then, a brilliant long sword appeared above the Red Lotus Sword Array, its chilling Sword Qi made even the necromancer, standing more than ten meters away, shudder. The anger that had been there a moment ago subsided instantly, and he looked at Song Jian, preparing to speak and submit. At that moment, a violent trembling passed through the air, and a clear sound of sword ringing rose in everyones ears; Crack~ A loud noise ensued, and the corpse dragon, enveloped by the Red Lotus Sword Array, was cleaved in two; dark red Karmic Fire burned on its body, which would never disappear unless it completely turned the body to ashes. Are you satisfied now? The necromancer lowered the Magic Staff he had been holding up and calmly spoke to Song Jian, Can you now spare my life and allow me the honor of becoming a hero under your command? The necromancers heart bled, the Bone Dragon was one thing, but the corpse dragon, created using countless precious materials, was a powerful unit he had hoped would help him return to the Undead Clans territory, seize a castle, and become an Undead lord. But now, all of it had vanished like a bubble. With crimson eyes fixed on Song Jian, the necromancer wished he could rip his opponent into a thousand pieces and torture his soul day and night, but there was no way, the other party was simply too strong, and he was no match for him. The Undead are immortal, while humans inevitably meet the end of their lifespan The necromancers thoughts churned: Maybe its not even worth waiting for that day. If those lords in the human kingdoms find out that a human lord has recruited an undead hero, hehehe, then perhaps there will be no place for him in the entire human kingdom Human, you are so powerful, just the kind of lord I am willing to follow, I, Xiviakol, am willing to The necromancer took a step forward, bowed to Song Jian, and prepared to acknowledge his lordship. But at that moment, a system announcement suddenly resounded in the ears of all the examinees. System: The dungeon faction examinee Gubal Hutton has taken the lead in recruiting his third hero, and the battle mode is about to begin. Please prepare, all examinees! This announcement rang in the ears of all examinees three times, and Song Jians hand, originally raised, suddenly stopped. Has an examinee actually actively recruited a third hero? So confident? A smile emerged on Song Jians lips, and the look in his eyes as he turned to the necromancer Xiviakol became less eager than before. The necromancer also sensed something and hastily urged, My lord, I am willing to become one of your heroes. Can we sign the contract now? Since someone has already recruited the third hero and initiated the battle mode, I no longer need to recruit this undead necromancer, Song Jian thought to himself. At this time, the corpse dragon had been destroyed by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and even its body had been burned to ash, dead beyond death. The remaining ghostly spirits and juvenile corpse dragons, which had not even reached level three units, were shivering behind a piece of rock, poking their heads out to look around. Before you become one of my heroes, tell me your attributes and expertise. I cant be completely ignorant about my future subordinate, Song Jian said with a smile, glancing at the cooldown time in his skill bar. My lord, I am a level twenty-nine necromancer. As I was a mage in life, I possess high-level intellect and advanced intelligence attributes. After transforming into an undead creature, the first specialty I acquired was Soul Summoning, which Ive now advanced to intermediate level. During battles, whether the corpses are friends or foes, there is a 50% chance they will be turned into low-tier undead creatures As Song Jian listened, he nodded. Soul Summoning was an undead clans special racial talent that every undead hero had to learn. However, for it to be the first specialty he acquired after turning into an undead creature was quite fortunate. After all, the talents gained at the time of transformation were 30% more effective than those learned later. This meant that with the same Soul Summoning ability, the necromancer, Silvia, could summon 30% more undead soldiers than a regular undead lord, and the chances of summoning mutant undead soldiers would also substantially increase. If left unchecked, in just a few decades or centuries, the necromancer Silvia would surely grow into a legendary hero of the Undead Clan. Since youre that formidable, I cant let you remain in this world. You are the greatest threat to the human kingdoms Song Jians smile grew brighter. After glancing at his skill bar again, Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword suddenly struck down fiercely at the necromancer Silvia. Even though Silvia had agreed to become one of Song Jians heroes, he did not fully trust Song Jian and was always contemplating when would be the best moment to betray him. Caught off guard by Song Jians sudden attack, necromancer Silvia immediately waved his magic staff to block it, as the aura of undead magic surged around him. Human, what are you doing? Necromancer Silvia felt a sinking feeling in his heart, wondering if he had somehow given himself away. I think a powerful hero like you should roll back to the Undead Hell where you belong, Song Jian said with a grin. Since weve met, Ill send you back for free, no need to thank me! Thousand Swords Art! With a thought from Song Jian, hundreds of Spirit Swords floated up and flew towards the necromancer Silvia. To deal with a necromancer like this, there was no need to activate the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Just these hundreds of Spirit Swords were enough to kill necromancer Silvia. Youre a traitor, human! Necromancer Silvia felt emotionally wounded. Although he wasnt sincerely willing to submit to the human before him, being betrayed by the other party made Silvia feel nakedly humiliated. Whizz~ A soft buzz sounded as all the defensive artifacts on necromancer Silvia were activated at once, various colors flickering rapidly over his body. However, under the overwhelming assault of the Spirit Swords, these defenses barely lasted three seconds before they were completely shattered. Silvia didnt even have time to scream before his body was torn to pieces. A black smog rose from the broken corpse, forming a ghastly skull in the air and letting out a roar toward Song Jian. Song Jian narrowed his eyes as the Sky-breaking Sword suddenly blazed with raging flames of karmic fire and slashed fiercely at the skull mist in mid-air. A Sword Qi, tainted with the blazing karmic fire, flew towards the skull mist as though puncturing a bubble, and with a pop, a shrill scream echoed in Song Jians mind, as if the necromancers soul was howling just before being utterly extinguished. Clang~ An item dropped from the fragments of the necromancers body. Song Jians eyes lit up, and a trace of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Huh, this guy can actually drop equipment? Chapter 999 - Chapter 999 Chapter 1000 Magic Guild_1 Chapter 999: Chapter 1000: Magic Guild_1 Chapter 999: Chapter 1000: Magic Guild_1 Bone Chestplate: Level 2 Treasure, Equipment Effect: Hero Strength +20%, this item is one of the four components that form the Cursed Armor Set. A set item? Like a suit? Song Jian glanced at the piece of equipment the Necromancer had dropped, shook his head, and tucked it into his inventory slot. For him, the items attributes werent that great. Sacrificing an equipment slot for 20% strength wasnt worth it. And since these items couldnt be taken out of the Assessment World, it would be better to gift them to the natives of this world to increase their favorability towards him. System: You have completed the commission of Fairy Luuna. The quest reward has been issued in advance. Your favorability with the Elf tribe has increased to Friendly. The cost of recruiting Elf warriors has decreased by 25%, and the chance of persuading Elf warriors to surrender in battle has slightly increased. After the Necromancer had turned the elderly Black Dragon into the Bone Dragon, the title of the Black Dark Lord automatically fell upon it. By slaying it, Song Jian was essentially killing the Dark Lord of the Elf Mountains, saving all the Elves in the mountain range. At that moment, countless glittering points of light suddenly rose up in the Dragons Nest. They converged around Song Jian and eventually formed a white ribbon, like a river of stars, circling him twice before flying off towards the exit of the Dragons Nest. Song Jian saw that within these light points were transparent spirits, each the size of a fingernailClikely the souls of Elves who had been tormented and killed by the Black Dark Lord here. System: You have received the blessing of numerous Flower Spirit souls, gaining a special effect: Luck +1, which is permanently valid and will remain effective even after leaving the Assessment World. Hey, an unexpected gain! Song Jians eyes brightened. Any gains in this world would disappear upon leaving, so Song Jian didnt pay much attention to them, but now, this Luck +1 effect could be taken out of the Assessment World, which delighted him greatly. The value of Luck affects the drop rate of monsters, as well as the chance of critical hits and skill trigger effects. Naturally, the higher it is, the better, one can never have too much of it. Looking at his own Luck value, the title Savior had already added 5 points directly. After that, he gained some more Luck enhancements here and there. With the addition he received today, Song Jians Luck value had accumulated to eight points, which was quite high. Now, a three-hour countdown appeared before Song Jians eyes. Clearly, once the three hours were up, he would enter the battle mode. Although he was unsure of the specifics of this battle mode, it essentially boiled down to using the resources he had gathered to continuously spawn troops and then capturing the main city of the opposing camp, eliminating all Examines belonging to it to claim the final victory. Song Jian took another look at the Dragons Nest. After killing the Necromancer, it seemed to have become a bit cleaner. The aura of the undead was gradually fading, and it wouldnt take long for this place to become a regular, abandoned cave. With time pressing, and needing to return to the castle to make preparations for battle, Song Jian didnt search the Dragons Nest any further and turned toward the direction of the caves entrance. Only after Song Jian had completely left did the juvenile Undead Dragon emerge from the shadows of the nest. Watching the direction in which Song Jian had departed, its eyes filled with fear and wariness. Too terrifying, that human not only killed the two big ones but also killed the master A pitch-black fog churned incessantly beside it, with two crimson points of light emerging from it. A sharp voice came out of the fog, and the juvenile Undead Dragon nodded slightly as if it very much agreed with the view of the mist. Little one, do we continue to stay here or find a new place? The black fog churned and coalesced into a spectral monster-like figure, floating in front of the juvenile Undead Dragon and saying, This place belongs to the human camps territory. Its too dangerous to stay here. We might get attacked by some random human hero at any time. We should leave this place and return to the territory of the Undead camp. The Undead Dragon hesitated for a moment. After a low howl, it turned and ran into the depths of the nest. In a short while, it emerged with a full set of armor adorning its body. The armor exuded a strong scent of Dragon Qi, apparently the treasures of the previously slain Black Dragon. The ghost spirit let out a giggle of laughter, transforming back into a cluster of black fog and seeping into the armor of the Bone Dragon. In an instant, a murky gray shroud enveloped the surface of the armor, greatly diminishing the Giant Dragons aura that the armor exuded, rendering it ordinary. After casting a few longing glances back at the dragon nest, the Bone Dragon raised its head and let out a piercing roar, then ran out of the dragon nest. Song Jian returned to the castle, only to find that it had been upgraded to level 1, and many of the buildings that required a level 1 castle had also been nearly completed. We can now recruit spearmen and archers in our own castle, but the griffin tower requires a level 2 castle and at least a days time to upgrade the castle to level 2. It looks like its impossible to construct griffins Song Jian said with some regret. My lord, the level 1 magic guild has been constructed. Would you like to have a look? Tuya respectfully said to Song Jian. The magic guild, huh? Does that mean our heroes can start learning magic now? Song Jian asked with a smile. Yes, each person who enters the magic guild can learn five level 1 spells, Tuya replied. Only level 1 spells, Song Jian said with a hint of disappointment, but he decided to take a look regardless. Each time the magic guild is upgraded, it is accompanied by randomly appearing spells that correspond to its level. Song Jian followed Tuya into a plain stone tower, which, had Tuya not confirmed it, Song Jian might have mistaken for a storage depot for supplies. My lord, the magic that appeared this time includes three earth spells, one water spell, and one air spell, Tuya introduced. The three earth spells were Magic Arrow, Protective Shield, and Slow magic. Magic Arrow, in reality, should be considered a general spell, not specifically an earth spell; anyone who learned it could cast an unattributed energy arrow, inflicting harm on the enemy. Protective Shield involved covering ones entire body with a layer of earth element to enhance defense and weaken the enemys attack potencyCit could reduce melee damage by 50%, but ranged damage only by 20%. Slow magic, in Song Jians view, was the best level 1 spell. Initially, it could only be cast on single targets, but as the level increased, it could affect multiple enemies. It could reduce not only their movement speed but also their attack speed and reaction time. Feels like a debuff Song Jian mused, stroking his chin before turning to look at the other two spells. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. PS: Thank you to Hardcover Old Otaku for the tip of 100 Qidian Coins~ Chapter 1000 - Chapter 1000 Chapter 1001 Battle Mode Activated_1 Chapter 1000: Chapter 1001: Battle Mode Activated_1 Chapter 1000: Chapter 1001: Battle Mode Activated_1 ` The remaining two spells were one of the water school, the Holy Healing Art, and one of the wind school, the Attack Speed Boost. The Holy Healing Art might sound impressive, but it was actually no better than a bottle of basic healing potion and could only be used on an individual. Even with an increase in level, it would merely heal a larger amount but still couldnt be applied to a group. The Attack Speed Boost could enhance our sides attack speed by 5%. When leveled to the max, it could increase the attack speed of all allies by 30%, making it a decent first-tier spell. However, these first-tier spells were considered Silver Quality skills in the game world. Song Jian learned them all and then fed them to the Thousand Swords Art, increasing its proficiency by a mere 2%. It was better than nothing. Its a pity that we cant wait until the Mage Guild is advanced to a higher level Song Jian looked at the first-tier Mage Guild with a trace of regret in his eyes. A first-tier spell was equivalent to a Silver Quality skill, second-tier to Gold, third-tier to Dark Gold, fourth-tier to Epic, and fifth-tier to Legendary. In this world, a fifth-tier spell was also known as a forbidden curse. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But not all fifth-tier earth spells were created equal. Summon Earth Elemental couldnt hold a candle to Thunder Bomb, reputedly the strongest single-target damage spell amongst all magic. Summon Earth Elemental could only call forth a pile of fifth-tier Earth Elementals. Even if these Earth Elementals all advanced to Stone Elementals, they would only be a group of sixth-tier soldiers, serving as cannon fodder in high-level battlesCalbeit cannon fodder with rather high defensive capabilities. To upgrade the entire castle to a fifth level, it seems the time required needs to be measured in years Song Jian calculated internally and let out a sigh. The resources needed just to upgrade to a fifth-level castle were astronomically high. It would probably take the combined efforts of an entire kingdom to gather them. In addition, various buildings would need to be constructed and the Mage Guild upgraded to level five. Song Jian would have to stay in this world for several years at least. Forget it, lets give it our all for the second-tier combat power assessment. Song Jian sighed, Who knows which examiner managed to recruit the third hero first. Dont they know that time is on their side? If someone hadnt suddenly recruited the third commanding hero, the battle mode might have taken several days longer to commence. During that time, if resources were sufficient, it could have enabled a second-tier castle to upgrade to the third level. Almost all examiners were cursing the one who had recruited the third commanding hero. As long as you recruited the second hero, you would trigger the start of battle mode. Most examiners, wary of the human faction having only one examiner, would delay recruiting the third hero indefinitely. Song Jian believed he was the most likely candidate to recruit the third hero first. In an underground city territory, an examiner looked at the dozen plus Behemoths towering over eight meters tall beside him and a confident smile appeared on his lips: With this group of Behemoth warriors, the earlier the battle mode starts, the greater the advantage for me. Even if that human from the human faction is formidable, can he withstand the onslaught of over a dozen Behemoths? Behemoths were the most formidable seventh-tier soldiers in the underground city faction and were considered equal in strength to the Giant Dragon, a powerful species on their own. This underground city examiner found a Behemoth lair in the wilds and, after expending a one-time-use legendary item, finally took control of the lair. Over the past many days, he tirelessly gathered resources to recruit every Behemoth produced from the lair. He was the only examiner besides Song Jian who hadnt joined forces with others. The moment he took over the Behemoth lair, he knew that the assessment no longer held any meaning for him. Twelve Behemoths were the most he could recruit by selling almost every sellable item to scrape together the resources. He believed the other examiners, commanding merely second or third-tier soldiers, posed no threat to him. From the beginning to the end, he only had one targetCthe examiner from the human faction. As time ticked by, Su Ming stood atop a dilapidated main city, waiting quietly. In the underground city castle he had occupied, there were almost no signs of construction; he had built only a first-tier Exchange Centre, as he needed to convert all his resources into those necessary for recruiting Behemoths. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to recruit so many Behemoth warriors. Song Jian called back both of his commanding heroes and waited quietly for the battle mode to begin. System: Battle mode will commence in 5 seconds. Five, four, three, two, one! System: Battle mode has started, please prepare yourselves, examiners! Song Jian only felt a blur before his eyes and a dizzying sensation overwhelmed him, as if he were tossed into a fast-spinning washing machine, making him involuntarily close his eyes. When the dizziness gradually subsided, he opened his eyes. Huh, it doesnt seem like theres been any change? Song Jian looked around and found himself standing in front of the City Lord Mansion, seemingly no different from before the dizzy spell. However, he soon noticed something unusual. The electronic map, which previously lit up only a small area, was now completely illuminated. Moreover, it differentiated various factions with colors and gathered all examiners along with their controlled resource points, main cities, and barracks recruitment locations on one map. This is practically an ability to alter heaven and earth, but thankfully its just in a game Song Jian was shocked and muttered to himself. In Song Jians eyes, this was just a game, but to natives like Tuya and Catherine, they didnt see it as a game but as a living, breathing real world. However, they lacked Song Jians electronic map and were unaware of what had happened. My lord, what exactly has happened? As a Mage, Tuyas sensitivity to spatial changes was much stronger than the average persons. Although uncertain of the specifics, he could definitely sense that, despite the environment seeming unchanged, they were no longer in the same place. This feeling was paradoxical and confusing, but Tuya was certain they had encountered some sort of spatial teleportation magic. Just then, a grand voice resounded in the sky. Examiner battle mode initiated, time limit seven days. Within seven days, the sole victorious faction must be decided. If no single victorious faction is determined within seven days, all examiners will have failed this assessment! ` Chapter 1001 - Chapter 1001 Chapter 1002 Chaos_1 Chapter 1001: Chapter 1002 Chaos_1 Chapter 1001: Chapter 1002 Chaos_1 Song Jian discovered that the distance between his main city and the controlled resource points, including the wilderness recruitment points, had not changed. However, the resource point farthest from his main city, which should have been the Fairy Mountain Range, had now become a resource point of the Tower Faction. The game system had split the territories occupied by each faction from their original areas and then randomly assembled these territories together to form the map for the battle mode. This greatly reduced the distance between each examinee, and if willing, an examinee could even traverse all regions on the map in half a days time. The human faction seems to have the smallest occupied area Song Jian looked at the area represented by the human faction on the electronic map, muttering to himself as he stroked his chin. On the electronic map, the human factions territory was blue, only one-tenth the size of the nearby Tower and Element factions, and those two were not even the ones with the largest territories. This pressure was felt by Song Jian. He knew that the larger the territory, the more resource points and recruitment spots one controlled, and the stronger one became. Each faction has at least five examinees, and some have as many as a dozen. Just by number of people, I should be at an absolute disadvantage. Song Jian gazed into the distance, thinking, I just dont know what the examinee who initiated the battle mode is relying on! Those who could participate in the second-tier combat power assessment were certainly no weaklings. To dare initiate battle mode, one must have absolute confidence in victory. However, possessing twelve Behemoth beasts, each with strength equivalent to a level 50 Overlord-level BOSS, anyone would most likely initiate battle mode at the first opportunity. Should I now send troops to capture other examinees resource points? Song Jian pondered, stroking his chin. But after thinking for a while, he decided that capturing resource points was less effective than directly attacking an opponents main city and eliminating the examinee. Currently, the main cities of all examinees were at most third-tier. For Song Jian, just one Red Lotus Sword Formation could level a main city to the ground. Just as Song Jian was preparing to leave the city to strike at other factions, suddenly, a crimson system announcement appeared before him. System: The Dungeon Faction examinee has captured an Elf Faction main city, eliminating an Elf Faction examinee, and gained 100 points of combat achievement. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This system announcement was broadcast three times consecutively, surprising all examinees, including other Dungeon Faction examinees who were guessing which big shot had achieved this feat. In a third-tier main city of the Dungeon Faction, seven or eight examinees gathered in the City Lord Mansion to hold a meeting, discussing how to achieve final victory in this battle mode. After the announcement, the meeting fell into a brief silence, followed by an eager discussion among nearly everyone. Which expert is this, who alone has captured a main city! My God, the battle mode has just started less than half an hour ago, and not even fifteen minutes later, hes eliminated an examinee. It didnt even take five minutes for the whole battle, including travel time! Why are we still having a meeting here? Lets quickly contact him and cling to those gold coattails; this assessment is simply a cakewalk! Ive already contacted him, but he hasnt responded at all! Actually, as soon as they entered the assessment world, the players of the Dungeon Faction had begun contacting each other, but in the end, they realized that one person had never responded to their calls, which annoyed the rest. Unexpectedly, that person turned out to be a true big shot who simply disdained to join them. A Dungeon Faction player opened the electronic map and pointed to a main city that had just turned yellow, saying, He just captured this Elf Faction main city. According to the sequence, the next main city he will target should be here, the nearest Emerald Castle. Should we go and join him? Of course, were going. This is the best chance to score combat achievements! A Dungeon Faction lord immediately slammed the table and shouted, his face full of excitement. Were going to assist him in eliminating other factions examinees; how can you say were going to scrounge for combat achievements? another examinee immediately retorted. Indeed, hes just one person. No matter how strong he is, he can still be entrapped by the cunning plots of others. Well assist from the sidelines to strive for victory in this assessment. As for battle achievements, those are secondary, another examinee echoed. Although they didnt know the use of battle achievements, everyone had passed the first-tier Combat Power assessment. Presumably, battle achievements were similar to the contribution points from the first-tier Combat Power assessment, a form of currency needed for purchasing treasures after the assessment. Humph, hypocrites! The lord who spoke of blending in for battle achievements snorted coldly and sat down. Although he despised what the others said, this excuse was, after all, much better than mixing up for battle achievements and was unanimously approved by the other examinees. Song Jian was also quite surprised to see this system announcement. He hadnt expected someone to be faster than him. Battle achievements? I cannot allow others to have those, Song Jian muttered to himself, mounted his unicorn, and instructed Tuya and Catherine, You two guard the main city, Im going out for a bit. Having said that, without waiting for the two to respond, Song Jian immediately left the castle and ran towards the nearest Tower Faction main city. Before long, the system announcement again reported the news of a main citys occupation and the elimination of a player. System: Human Faction examinee has captured a Tower Faction main city, eliminating a Tower Faction examinee, and gained 100 Combat Power points; Bang! Inside the main city of the Hell Faction, Prince Sara slammed the conference table hard. The original plan to unite the examinees of various factions to attack the Human Faction hadnt even started, and it had been completely disrupted by the Dungeon Factions examinee, rendering it impossible to continue. Has this Dungeon Factions examinee gone mad? What on earth did he obtain that he dares to face so many examinees alone? Perhaps he recruited a seventh-tier troop? someone speculated. Impossible, at the current stage, one can only recruit second or third tier troops at most. Recruiting a fourth-tier is already considered incredibly lucky. Seventh-tier troops? Wilderness seventh-tier troop recruitment points are guarded by seventh-tier troops themselves, and there might be more than one. Thats equivalent to the power of a level 50 sovereign-class BOSS. Even if theres only one guardian, with at most a dozen or so people from each faction, how could they possibly kill it? someone contested. What they didnt know was that someone had indeed occupied a wilderness seventh-tier troop recruitment point, and he now had not just one, but a full twelve seventh-tier troops at his command. System: Undead Faction examinee has occupied an Outpost Faction main city, eliminating an Outpost Faction examinee, and gained 100 Combat Power points! The Undead Faction has started to make their move as well? Prince Sara was taken aback. My lord, theyre grabbing for battle achievements! an Hell Faction examiner loudly stood up and yelled. My lord, even if we cant pass this assessment, we cannot give up on the battle achievements. In the final assessment store, every single treasure is worth a fortune! another examinee also loudly seconded. Prince Saras face was indecisive, but after a long time, he clenched his teeth and shouted, Attack, go capture the nearest main city to us! The tacit understanding of all factions was disrupted by Su Ming. Now everyone began to scramble for battle achievements instead of trying to win this assessment. After all, in front of a group of Behemoth beasts, the examinees with only second and third tier troops had no chance to resist at all. Chaos had emerged, all factions began to fight like a pot of porridge, rushing toward the nearest enemy faction. Chapter 1002 - Chapter 1002 Chapter 1003 Super Soldiers_1 Chapter 1002: Chapter 1003: Super Soldiers_1 Chapter 1002: Chapter 1003: Super Soldiers_1 Su Ming rode a worn-out horse, slowly making his way towards the next castle. After occupying a main Elf city, he had plundered a vast amount of resources, and was again able to recruit a Behemoth. However, he had used up his recruitment quota for the day and would have to wait until the next day to recruit more. With these resources, Su Ming felt even more certain in his heart, and he began to care less about the loss of the Behemoths. After all, being the attacker and without siege engines, the damage to his soldiers was substantial. Out of Su Mings twelve Behemoth warriors, one had been seriously injured and had less than one-third of its Vitality Points remaining. Although it was slowly recovering on the journey, it was clear that this Behemoth would not be able to participate in the next battle before he reached the second main Elf city. Today, well take over three main cities first, and then well talk about gathering the resources needed to recruit Behemoths for tomorrow, Su Ming muttered to himself as he glanced at the electronic map. The next main Elf city was named the Emerald Castle, a mere second-level fortress. From afar, Su Ming was surprised to find a large crowd of people surrounding the castle. Upon closer inspection, all these people turned out to be Examinees from the underground city faction. Seeing Su Ming and his group of Behemoths approaching, the Examinees from the underground city showed shocked expressions on their faces. Seventh-level troops, Behemoths, my God Twelve of them, he actually recruited so many seventh-level troops! Does anyone know him? I think I saw him at the Mercenary Guild in the City of Sin The crowd was whispering among themselves, speculating about Su Mings identity. This brother were all Examinees from the underground city faction, and theres no conflict of interest between us. How about we join forces? One of the Examinees from the underground city faction rode out on a horse and proposed to Su Ming. Join forces? What could you possibly offer to help me? Su Ming looked disdainfully at the other people and the troops they led. Most of them were only second or third-level troops, like big-eared monsters, wolf riders, and half-beastman warriors. Among them, two or three Examinees had fourth-level troops C Ogre Fighters. These huge fighters, standing over two meters tall with a bulky stature, reeked of foulness and wielded tapered wooden clubs as they roared fiercely at the surrounding troops. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But as the Behemoths drew near, these Ogre Fighters lay flat on the ground, too frightened to move. The other underground city troops also showed fearful expressions, retreating incessantly. Haha, it seems to me that there are no siege engines in this brothers army. It must be tough on your soldiers to attack the castles, and I see that one of your Behemoths seems to be on the brink of death As he spoke, the Examinee who stepped forward raised his right hand, and a beam of white light fell upon the badly injured Behemoth. Soon, the Behemoth began to gradually recover its Vitality Points. A first-level Holy Healing Spell? Su Mings eyebrows lifted. Moreover, the other party had maxed out the spell. With each cast, it could restore 10% of a soldiers Vitality Points. If it were a lower-level troop, 10% of Vitality Points wouldnt mean much. But for a seventh-level troop like the Behemoth, 10% of Vitality Points was a lot. Most importantly, the consumption of the Holy Healing Spell was very low, allowing it to be cast continuously. Su Ming saw that the other party had only deployed once before stopping and smiling amiably at him. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly nodded and said, If thats the case, then lets form an alliance. Seeing Su Ming nod, the Undercity factions examinees immediately breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that even if the Undercity faction emerged victorious, they could only obtain the most basic battle achievement rewards, which was quite frustrating to think about. After seeing that Su Ming had twelve Bimeng Giants, the original hopes of the Undercity factions examinees, which were merely to pass the assessment, grew rapidly like weeds. They not only wanted to win but also to earn more battle achievements and exchange them for top-notch treasures. Under Su Mings leadership, all of the Undercity factions examinees began marching towards the Emerald Castle. Dozens of siege engines relentlessly attacked the walls of the Emerald Castle. The instant the walls collapsed, the twelve Bimeng Giants let out a deafening roar and charged towards the castle first. Close behind them, a large group of Undercity faction warriors followed suit, launching an assault on the warriors within the Emerald Castle All examinees were placed on the same map. Those who owned a main city became lords. Once a main city was breached, the lord was automatically eliminated. Those without a main city automatically became wandering heroes. If they didnt capture a main city within three days, these lords without cities would also be automatically eliminated. In this new map, the system had merely duplicated the resources each factions examinees had. None of the abandoned castles from the old world were present on this map. Moreover, those who had not captured a castle in the previous world found it virtually impossible to seize one in this new map. Therefore, the examinees without a main city would be automatically eliminated after three days. These examinees werent numerous, only about one-third. Every examinee who had entered this Assessment World was sharp-witted; after gaining information about the main cities, almost all of them started searching for castles similar to abandoned ones. The luckless among them simply had not yet found a castle to capture. The Undercity faction spread like a raging fire, encroaching upon the territories around them. Within just two days, they had eliminated all players from two neighboring factions. This caused players from other factions to fear for their safety, while news of Su Ming having a dozen Bimeng Giants also reached their ears. How is this even playable? With seven-tier troops, and over a dozen at that, even the guy from the Human faction probably cant stand up to the Undercity faction! An Elemental factions examinee said with a bitter smile on his face. Why wasnt I randomly assigned to the Undercity faction? Its practically a guaranteed win, and you could even earn a good amount of battle achievements! Hey, I havent even seen a shadow of the Elemental factions seven-tier troops, the Phoenix, while Bimeng Giants have already appeared. Its like they dont want players from other factions to survive at all! Just at that moment, a blaze of Flame violently burst into the main city meeting room of the Elemental factions examinees. This was also one of the Elemental factions examinees, but his current form was that of a fire elemental. Everyone, the opportunity for victory has arrived. This examinee was exuberant as he shouted, Look, what is this? In his raised hand, a bright scroll glowed resplendently, drawing everyones eyes. What is that, a Skill Scroll? An examinee asked with a frown, Even if its a fifth-level tight-knit magic scroll, it probably cant annihilate over a dozen Bimeng Giants in one go Haha, this is not a magic scroll, but a Crafting Scroll. With it, we can create super-soldiers capable of contending with the Bimeng Giants, shouted the enterprising examinee joyfully. Chapter 1003 - Chapter 1003 Chapter 1004 Battle Merits_1 Chapter 1003: Chapter 1004: Battle Merits_1 Chapter 1003: Chapter 1004: Battle Merits_1 A troop type that can contend with Bimon behemoths? All the examinees from the elemental factions stood up, their eyes shining brightly as they stared at the scroll in the hands of the person who had rushed in. What kind of troops creation scroll? A gigantic water elemental examinee asked. The Titan Giants creation scroll! the person answered. Titan Giants? Arent those the seventh-tier troops of the tower faction? How did you come by it? the water elemental asked in confusion, Did you trade for it with an examinee from the tower faction? They would never trade such a thing if they had it. Its a reward I just received for completing a hidden quest. Tatyana proudly looked around and said, I got this quest as soon as I entered the game. You all told me not to waste time on it, to take more resource nodes and troop recruitment points. And now, what do you think? Didnt expect this, huh. Upon entering the assessment world, Tatyana encountered a wounded lamia who issued her a series of quests. These quests were not only time-consuming, but each completed stage offered meager rewards, which led many to advise Tatyana to abandon the mission. However, Tatyana persisted. By the time the battle mode began, she still hadnt completed the mission. During the battle mode, Tatyana, who lacked even a single castle, was nearly given up on by the other examinees from the elemental faction. Nevertheless, she kept working tirelessly on the lamias tasks. Finally, with Tatyanas help, the lamia evolved into an eight-armed Naga, a being not weaker than the tower factions seventh-tier giant golem troops. Tatyanas persistence finally paid off when the eight-armed Naga handed her a blueprint for creating Titan Giants as the ultimate quest reward. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Titan Giants are the seventh-tier troops of the tower faction. Their combat power is no less than that of the Bimon behemoths, and they can also attack from a distance. They will deal an additional 20% damage to huge enemies, with their only weakness being their comparatively slow movement. Upon hearing it was the blueprint for Titan Giants, some of the elemental factions examinees immediately began to scheme. One of them smiled slightly at Tatyana and said, Will you sell this scroll? How about a manor no smaller than three hundred acres in the City of Holy Light in exchange for this blueprint? Fifty million Doomsday Coins for your blueprint! another examinee from the elemental faction blurted out. Almost all those who made it into this second-tier combat power assessment world were elites from various cities or disciples from significant families. If this scroll was taken out of this world and placed in any auction house, it wouldnt fetch such a high price. However, right now, in this specific environment, whoever possessed this scroll had a chance to pass the second-tier combat power assessment. It is well known that once such a special assessment world is completed, the rating would definitely not be below A+, and even an S rating was possible. Manors, wealthCall external possessions. Only personal strength is fundamental. If one could truly obtain an S rating, just the attribute points gained would justify any price. Sorry, this is a quest reward. It cant be traded or discarded, only destroyed, Tatyana said regretfully as she shared the properties of the blueprint. After all saw the properties of the blueprint, those examinees with ulterior motives heaved a sigh and shook their heads internally. Lucky bastard! the examinee who had been willing to pay fifty million Doomsday Coins cursed bitterly in his heart. As a Tata whose castle did not exist, he was about to be kicked out of this world in a day. Most importantly, in the Assessment World, Tata had spent nearly all his time completing this hidden task. Even though he only captured two mills and one lumber yard and had possession of these blueprints, he was unable to create a Titan giant on his own. He would need the collective strength of everyone in the Elemental faction. From now on, the Elemental faction will center around Tata, helping him to rapidly assemble an army of Titan giants. Everyone must hand over all resource points and divide the Combat Power according to contribution! The leader of the Elemental factions Examinees, Count William, the eldest son, immediately spoke up. Moreover, Zulgan, dont you have two castles? Give one up for Tata. Whether our Elemental faction can pass this assessment depends on how many Titan giants we can create! William pounded the conference table with his fist and shouted loudly. Before, William had seen no hope and had already given up on this assessment, but now that hope was right before his eyes, he naturally wanted to grasp it firmly in his hands. Overthrow the Behemoth beasts! An Examinee from the Elemental faction roared. Overthrow the Behemoth beasts! Almost all Examinees of the Elemental faction roared in response. Since they couldnt purchase these blueprints, after weighing the options in their hearts, all the Elemental factions Examinees decided to support Tata in creating more Titan giants. This was beneficial for everyone, and no one would keep secrets. In no time, everyone gifted the majority of their resources, free of charge, to Tata. He went from being a marginal figure in the Elemental faction to the core individual that would decide the outcome of the assessment. Setting aside the Elemental factions frenzied creation of Titan giants, Su Ming now had eighteen Behemoth beasts in his hands. The Examinees from the Dungeon faction were not far behind the Elemental faction, also joining forces to summon all the Behemoth beasts from Su Mings recruitment points. Eighteen Behemoth beasts were like an invincible surge. If it werent for the limited action points each day, Su Ming might have conquered nearly half the map by now. In the conference room of the Direwolf Castle, Examinees of the Dungeon faction gazing at the map, with nearly a third of the territory already under the Dungeons control, chatted leisurely with each other, their faces all beaming with joy. Gentlemen, I believe we should reduce the frequency of our battles now! One of the Dungeon factions Examinees clapped twice to draw everyones attention, then said, We have the winning ticket, and its time to think about earning more Combat Power. More Combat Power? Dont we all share the Combat Power every time we conquer a castle? How can we earn more? an Examinee asked. The Combat Power for occupying a castle is divided up between seven or eight of us. How much does each person really get? Dont you think its too little? said the Examinee who attracted everyones attention, smiling: Using eighteen Behemoth beasts to capture one castle is simply too wasteful. If each of us had one or two, coupled with our original troops, we would each have the ability to occupy a castle on our own. As soon as these words were spoken, Su Mings expression immediately darkened, while the other Examinees began to whisper excitedly amongst themselves. Chapter 1004 - Chapter 1004 Chapter 1005 A Three-legged Standoff_1 Chapter 1004: Chapter 1005: A Three-legged Standoff_1 Chapter 1004: Chapter 1005: A Three-legged Standoff_1 ` Su Mings central position within the camp was precisely because he controlled the recruitment point of the Behemoth beasts. Eighteen Behemoth beasts were, at the current stage, virtually invincible, easily capable of conquering level five castles, let alone the highest level of castles the Examinees could control, which didnt surpass level three. Over two days, Su Ming had seized control over eight or nine main cities, almost always as the main force, so the lions share of combat achievements was his. During these two days, people continuously flattered Su Ming to get closer to him. He found nothing amiss at first, but now he suddenly realized that he might have revealed too much information about himself. And now, others finally showed their fangs to him. Humph, so your real target was my Behemoth beasts Su Ming scoffed, as he stood up and walked outside. Even without these people, he was perfectly capable of eliminating the other camps Examinees, although the casualties might be higher. He had even thought of teaming up with Examinees from other camps to first eliminate all these fellows from the underground camp. Su Ming, youre nothing but a minor third-tier mercenary from the City of Sin. Are you truly unwilling to cooperate with us? said an Examinee slowly and methodically. Su Mings body shook, and he stopped. He recognized this Examinee, who was the second son of a Viscount from the City of Sin named Jia Yiman. To Su Ming, this man was an influential figure who probably wouldnt even deign to look him in the eye under normal circumstances. Su Ming, think carefully. Even if you come out on top in this assessment, whats so great about that? You are merely a mercenary with second-tier Combat Power. Above you, there are those with third-tier Combat Power Another person sneered. Su Ming glanced at him. Although the man wasnt from the City of Sin, he was a scion of a major family from the City of Holy Light, with business in many cities. His father was the familys business agent in the City of Sin, a person of high rank and great power, and at his fathers side were two bodyguards with third-tier Combat Power. If not for the desire to enter the special Assessment World, he wouldnt have delayed his second-tier Combat Power assessment until now. Lets be honest here; almost everyone present is an influential and powerful figure. We offer you a chance right nowCto become our friend. A mere favor from us could save you twenty years of hard work, at the very least keeping you from being a minor third-tier mercenary from the Mercenary Guild, said a slightly overweight Examinee with a smile on his face. Damn, Ive revealed too much about myself these past two days. Su Ming inwardly regretted it to the extreme. However, the fact that some Examinees from the underground camp had recognized him wasnt actually strange; the Mercenary Guild rated its members with five levels, from one to five, and as a third-tier, he was counted among the elite, not as insignificant as others made it sound. After pondering for a long while, Su Ming finally nodded slowly and said, Fine, I can give you the Behemoth beasts, but youll need to trade something in return. We will need to sign a contract, and at most, I can only sell ten Behemoth beasts Seeing Su Ming relent, everyone laughed. This was the win-win situation they had in mind, quite unlike before when it seemed like they were just working for Su Ming. One beast for you, two for meCbuying up the Behemoth beasts that Su Ming provided. Each beast cost around five million doomsday coins, and Su Ming acquired assets worth about fifty million. Leaving the Assessment World, he could be considered one of the fairly well-off, no longer needing to toil daily, exposed to the wind and the sun, taking on missions from the Mercenary Guild to make a living. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Still, this forced trade left a bad taste in Su Mings mouth, and his relationship with the others gradually grew colder. The other underground camp Examinees didnt care about the feelings of a minor third-tier mercenary. With the Behemoth beasts in their possession and adding their original forces, they began to act on their own and rapidly spread to the surrounding camps. ` At this moment, Song Jian had already conquered the seven or eight closest encampment strongholds, leaving only three main cities in the Tower Faction unconquered, while the Bastion Faction, bordering both Song Jian and the Undercity, was left with just one main city desperately holding on. Three days passed quickly, and the examinees without a main city were kicked out one after another; now, probably only about one third to one fourth of the original examinees competing in the battle mode remained. Huh, aside from the Undercity Faction, the Elemental Faction has also occupied a considerable area! Song Jian glanced at the map by chance and suddenly realized that, besides the Undercity Faction, the number of main cities occupied by the Elemental Faction was also rapidly increasing. However, compared to the Undercity Faction, the Elemental Factions rate of occupation was still somewhat slow, but it was several times faster than his one-man Human Faction. Another two days passed, and four or five factions examinees were completely driven out. In the only main city of Hell, the Devils Castle, Prince Salar let out an angry roar. He almost forcefully rallied all the warriors from the examinees hands into his own team. But faced with more than a dozen Titans over six meters tall, wielding lightning staves capable of releasing lightning attacks from tens of meters away, his entire army couldnt withstand a single blow and was instantly turned to ashes by the lightning. Damn it, why does the Elemental Faction also have so many seventh-tier forces, why! Prince Salars eyes nearly turned red, feeling as if he had been abandoned by the entire world; he watched helplessly as the walls of his second-tier castle slowly crumbled under the bombardment of siege engines and lightning. The furious Prince Salar gathered all his strength and launched a suicidally fierce attack on the Titans. Without the protection of the city walls, the soldiers recruited by Prince Salar died even faster, with about seven or eight out of ten dead before they even reached the Titans. Even if I fail, I will make you lose a Titan! Prince Salar, with bloodshot eyes, stared at his few remaining troops as they charged into the midst of the Titans, frantically attacking one at the forefront. However, to his surprise, after all his forces were entirely lost, they hadnt even managed to breach the armor of that Titan. Prince Salar, in a mix of unwillingness, anger, and frustration, directly quit the assessment. His troops were too low-level to break the defense of the seventh-tier Titan, rendering everything he had done futile. By the sixth day of the battle mode, on the entire battle map, only the Human Faction, Elemental Faction, and Undercity Faction remained, with less than twenty examinees left. The Undercity Faction had conquered the largest area, followed closely by the Elemental Faction, while the Human Faction had taken only one tenth of the territory on the map, forming a tripartite stalemate. In this situation, its impossible that they would still join forces to attack me, right? Song Jian looked at the map and a hint of a smile appeared on his face. Chapter 1005 - Chapter 1005 Chapter 1006 Advantage_1 Chapter 1005: Chapter 1006 Advantage_1 Chapter 1005: Chapter 1006 Advantage_1 Catherine looked at Song Jian with puzzlement, clearly aware that among the three factions, the human faction was the weakest. She wondered how her lord could still manage to smile. Had it been her, she would probably be consumed with worry by now. It is said that the Dungeon faction has taken over a recruitment location for Behemoth creatures. Then, what about the Elemental faction? Song Jian murmured to himself, Could it be that they too have obtained a recruitment location for high-level creatures that can even rival Behemoth giants? If thats the case, they should have demonstrated strong offensive power before the battle mode began, not just gaining momentum two days after the battle mode started, Song Jian whispered. In that case, the only thing that could account for their performance is likely a task reward from the Assessment World. Song Jian remembered that as soon as he entered the Assessment World, he had received a task from the Flower Elf Luna. The task, while very difficult for other examinees, posed almost no challenge for Song JianCit was merely the slaying of a BOSS. But the task reward was quite good, including the Lucky Gem treasure and a series of other enhancements. The Lucky Gem alone had an effect in this world that was not inferior to that of a divine artifact. For the lords of this world, maintaining morale was one of the most troubling issues. Not every faction could only recruit troops from within its own ranks. When encountering creatures from other factions, who wouldnt be tempted? But recruiting creatures from other factions often led to a rapid decrease in morale. In such circumstances, the only solution was to recruit as many heroes as possible, allowing each hero to lead troops of a single faction, thereby temporarily solving the issue. Furthermore, in battle, encountering high-level creatures could quickly diminish morale. The Lucky Gem solved this problem, ensuring that soldiers could always maintain a high-spirited state. The Elemental factions task reward must be either a powerful forbidden curse spell or a structure for recruiting seventh-tier creatures! Now, between the suddenly rising Elemental faction and the human faction, which has always seemed weak but with individually strong combat capabilities, which one poses the biggest threat to you? Dungeon faction examinees, this is not an easy choice to make, Song Jian said, looking into the distance, his heart filled with anticipation. At this moment, the Dungeon factions examinees also identified this issue, and their speculations were almost identical to Song Jians. They had even dispatched a hero to investigate. Titan giants, this group of Elemental factions examinees, they have a large group of titan giants! an examinee said with an ugly expression. Damn it, with such a troop type, why didnt they bring it out earlier? The assessment is almost over, and theyre only releasing them now. Dont they know that if a single faction isnt decided within seven days, then everyone will fail? How exactly did they manage to recruit so many titan giants in just a few short days? Could it be that theyve taken control of more than one titan giant recruiting point? How is that possible? Ive heard titan giants are a type of powerful battle golems, which can be continuously produced as long as there are sufficient resources. Yes, you heard correctly, produced, not recruited! As soon as everyone heard that titan giants were actually produced, a brief silence fell over the conference room. After a moment, a voice spoke up, We cant allow the Elemental faction to continue expanding. Otherwise, they will take over more and more resource points and produce more and more titan giants. By then, even if we all join forces, we might not be a match for them But, wasnt our strategy to attack the Examinee from the human camp? someone hesitated to ask. Whats there to fear? Hes just one person, and theres a whole day left. As long as we can eliminate the Elemental camp, even if we can only recruit two Titan Giants, well be able to wipe out that guy from the human camp. However, the Elemental camp is creating Titan Giants every moment; time is now on their side, and we must act quickly! Exactly, we cant allow the Elemental camp to continue creating Titan Giants. We must rally everyones strength to destroy the Elemental camp! Song Jian didnt say a word. The emergence of Titan Giants in the Elemental camp actually filled his heart with a kind of secret joy. Having lost the external threats, even though he had the most Bimeng beasts in the entire camp, his status had once again diminished to the margins. With the powerful Titan Giants now among the Elemental camps forces, Song Jian, who had the most Bimeng beasts, naturally returned to his core position. While the other Examinees were unlikely to return the Bimeng beasts to him, everyone was acting together, and it didnt matter whether the Bimeng beasts were concentrated in his hands or not. In the Elemental camp, there was also a discussion on which camp to combat first. However, their discussions were similar to those of the Examinees from the dungeon camp, all unanimously positioning the human camp as weaker. Even if the Examinee from the human camp is powerful, could he be stronger than a level 50 Overlord-class BOSS? As long as we defeat the dungeon camp and then create two or three Titan Giants, we will surely win against that human Examinee! The same words echoed once again in the Elemental camps meeting room. Almost the moment the two camps made their decisions, the territorial boundaries of the dungeon camp and the Elemental camp started to rapidly converge on the map. On the borders, a battle between level 7 troops broke out quickly. Everyone knew this was the final battle that would determine whether they would pass the assessment. Everyone was giving their all. Very good, the enemy has only seventeen Titan Giants, two fewer than our Bimeng beasts. We have a significant advantage, a dungeon Examinee, who had scouting magic, said with relief after observing the formidable Elemental camps forces. After all, such a powerful level 7 troop could make a big difference even if there was just one extra creature, let alone the fact that the dungeon camp had two more Bimeng beasts. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Apart from the armies, everyone joins the battle. Those who can cast Holy Light, heal the Bimeng beasts with all your might. The rest of you, charge with me. And let me remind you once more, in the Assessment World, no one dies, even if temporarily eliminated. As long as our camp achieves final victory, those whove been eliminated will also pass the assessment! So if you have any aces up your sleeve, use them all at once, leave no regrets! After glancing over the crowd, the dungeon camps Examinee leader was the first to ride out on his warhorse towards the Elemental camps army. Behind him, a hero in full armor and a horde of hungry wolf knights, followed by two roaring Bimeng beasts. Kill, the final victory must be ours! The dungeon Examinees roared together, leading their individual armies in a collective charge toward the Elemental camps forces. PS: Thank you Xiaoyao Xi for the 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1006 - Chapter 1006 Chapter 1007 Showdown_1 Chapter 1006: Chapter 1007: Showdown_1 Chapter 1006: Chapter 1007: Showdown_1 The Elemental faction was at a disadvantage from the start in the battle with the Dungeon faction, as the addition of two seventh-tier troop types was already a decisive factor. Moreover, a group of lords and heroes who had mastered the Holy Healing spell entrusted their armies to others, concentrating all their Mental Strength on healing the Behemoths, while the Titans, being War Puppets, could only be repaired using a skill similar to repair. Sadly, the Elemental faction did not possess such a skill. This skill came as an add-on when the castle reached level seven and the Titan manufacture workshop was built, yet Tatyana initially only received the Titan manufacturing blueprints and never acquired a repair skill like this. Though it was a slight advantage, it nonetheless further tipped the scales of victory in favor of the Dungeon faction. Titans are truly terrifying; they can attack from a distance and up close, and their defense is too thickCnot only do they have a layer of heavy armor, but even their bodies are made of special steel After slaying a gargoyle, a lord from the Dungeon faction couldnt help but exclaim. Troop types below level six inflict very low damage on them, but Behemoths are different, they are on the same level of existence; the claws of the Behemoths can easily tear through their heavy armor defenses Another lord laughed, The most important thing is that we have more Behemoths than they do! The balance of victory is tipping in our favor, everyone from the Dungeon faction, weve surely won! An Examinee from the Dungeon faction shouted triumphantly. The final victory is ours! Nearly all the Dungeon faction Examinees roared with excitement. Just then, a hero riding a warhorse suddenly appeared from the rear of the Elemental faction, charging directly into the middle of the battlefield and instantly releasing a massive Titan, immediately stabilizing the situation which was on the verge of collapse. Whats going on? How did another Titan suddenly appear? sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It seems it was led by the hero who just joined the fight. Damn it, as long as they have enough resources, they can keep producing Titans without end. Everyone, speed up, we cant give them a chance to drag out the battle, or well be in danger! The Dungeon faction Examinees suddenly became somewhat panicked as they realized that while they were fighting, the Elemental factions rear was still busy producing Titans. However, they had no chance to recruit new Behemoths, as todays recruitment quota at the recruitment point had already been used up; they could only wait until the next day to recruit more! Tell the brothers to hold steady, as long as we can drag this out, victory will eventually be ours, the leader of the Elemental faction Examinees, that massive Water Elemental, conveyed with a hint of coldness in its gaze. Everything was within his planned control. Although Tatyana worked around the clock to produce Titans, he had used up too much time completing the task, leaving too little time for the Elemental faction to produce Titans. Having no choice, they had to resist the onslaught of the Dungeon faction while commanding Tatyana to concentrate on producing Titans. The resource points captured by the Elemental faction were sufficient for Tatyana to produce TitansCthe only limitation now was production time. The war continued for another hour, and the Elemental faction was starting to struggle; their lines began to fall back slowly but in a controlled retreat, not a rout. The gap in the strength of the two sides forces had widened again to two seventh-tier troop types; three Titans had been destroyed, and two Behemoths had also died from severe injuries. Although the Holy Healing spell could treat the Behemoths wounds, enduring too many of these spells in turn would prematurely wear out their life potential, causing the effectiveness of Holy Healing to diminish over time. The lower-tier troops were almost completely annihilated, and the Examinees from both sides tacitly stopped their actions, as everyones gaze converged on the clash between the Titans and Behemoths. They cant hold on any longer, the Titan giants are done for once theyre injured, but the Behemoth beasts can recover using Holy Healing! an Examinee from the Dungeon faction said calmly, but his tightly clenched fists betrayed his current nervousness. The longer the battle drags on, the more itll go against us. Its already been over two hours, Im afraid the enemy will soon have new Titan giants ready another person said. No sooner had these words fallen than at the rear of the Elemental faction, a hero came galloping on horseback. As he approached the battlefield, he immediately unleashed a Titan giant, which roared and hurled a lightning attack at a Behemoth beast. Watching the Behemoth beast being struck down by the lightning attack, an arm ripped open with a two-foot-long wound, no blood spouted from the injury, which was completely charred black, sealed by the high-temperature damage of the lightning attack. The Behemoth beast roared as it got up, charging toward the Titan giant. The two massive beasts, both towering over five meters tall, clashed in feral combat, the ground rumbling thunderously beneath them as if an earthquake was occurring. Damn it, the gap has narrowed again! an Examinee from the Dungeon faction said, frustrated. At that time, not a single person dared to declare certain victory. They had realized that the course of the war seemed to be slowly slipping beyond their control, the scales of victory were gradually balancing again, and even tipping in the enemys favor. Control the Titan giants, retreat another ten meters! the leader of the Examinees from the Elemental faction ordered coldly. The dozen behemoth creatures, while valiantly repelling Behemoth attack after attack, gradually began to retreat, buying time with space. This was a strategy that the Elemental faction had set from the beginning of the fight. Boom! A muffled explosion-like sound came from within one of the Titan giants. Its attack faltered and in an instant, two Behemoth beasts pounced on it, bringing it to the ground. After a flurry of wild attacks, the Titan giant was torn apart. On another front, a heavily wounded Behemoth beast that could no longer sustain any more Holy Healings emitted a desperate roar before being violently struck down by the staff of light in the hands of an opposing Titan giant. It crashed to the ground with a thunderous fall, unable to get up again. Another Behemoth beast is down! We cant go on like this, many Behemoth beasts have already undergone too much Holy Healing. They cant be healed if they receive any more injuries. We should retreat immediately! one of the Examinees from the Dungeon faction said. Retreat? No, that would let the last glimmer of victory slip away, giving them more time to create even more Titan giants, defeating us with overwhelming advantage! another Examinee countered. We should push our entire force now, unleash the last potential of the Behemoth beasts. Even if these Behemoth beasts all die here, so long as we defeat them, we can still claim ultimate victory. We absolutely cant give them any more time or opportunity now! If only we had attacked the Elemental faction first, we wouldnt be in this predicament! Its too late for any regrets now, if we delay any longer, there will be even less hope for victory. Trigger the frenzy, thats our last ace in the hole! Chapter 1007 - Chapter 1007 Chapter 1008 Turbulent Canyon_1 Chapter 1007: Chapter 1008: Turbulent Canyon_1 Chapter 1007: Chapter 1008: Turbulent Canyon_1 The Behemoth creatures possessed a skill known as group berserk ability, which once unleashed, would throw all the Behemoths on the battlefield into a frenzied state, with weakened defense but greatly increased attack power and speed, allowing them to cause massive damage in a short period of time. However, this group berserk ability had a limited duration of only thirty seconds, and the Behemoths would fall into a weakened state for half an hour afterwards. During this time, all of the Behemoths attributes would decrease, and their Combat Power would drop by one tier, roughly equivalent to that of a 6th tier soldier. The battle had reached a stalemate, and the situation had begun to tilt in favor of the Elemental faction. If no changes were made soon, once the number of Titans equaled that of the Behemoths, even revealing this trump card would be of no use to the battle. Rage on! said one of the dungeon factions Examinees. Go berserk, if we dont reveal this trump card now, Im afraid well never have the chance to use it, another Examinee said, with an anxious look on his face. Fall back another fifty meters! shouted the Examinees leader of the Elemental faction. Following the command, more than a dozen Titans fought while retreating, swinging their light staves in combat, and moving back towards the area near where the Elemental faction was stationed. At that moment, nearly all of the Behemoth creatures let out a roar in unison, and a thick blood light emanated from their bodies. Their already massive statures of five to six meters puffed up even more, completely overshadowing the height of the Titans. After going berserk, the Behemoths charged at the Titans with an agility that was incredibly mismatched with their bodies, constantly swinging their claws. Their attack speed was twice as fast as before, and the Titans heavy armor showed scratch marks on the surface, which shattered after a few seconds, revealing the ultra-strong alloy bodies underneath. The once formidable defense was nothing in front of the rampaging Behemoths. Leave half of the Titans behind, the rest retreat to the back of Thrashing Canyon, ordered the leader of the Elemental factions Examinees. Soon half of the Titans stayed behind to hold off the Behemoths, while the rest of the Titans and everyone from the Elemental faction retreated to Thrashing Canyon behind them. Thrashing Canyon was a narrow passage about a hundred meters long, with towering cliffs on both sides. To enter the territory of the Elemental faction, one had to pass through this canyon. The Examinees of the Elemental faction seemed to have already unified their strategic thinking, and upon hearing the leaders order, they did not hesitate at all. Leaving half of the Titans to cover the retreat, everyone else headed towards the canyon. Seeing the Elemental faction retreat, the Examinees of the dungeon faction let out a cheer. Theyre routed, theyre running away! exclaimed one of the Examinees from the dungeon faction excitedly. Weve won, weve won! Second-tier Combat Power test passed, we are now also people with second-tier Combat Power, hahaha! Someone cried tears of joy, not knowing how many times he had failed and was thus so excited. They have not been defeated, nor have we won. Are you blind? They still have at least half of their Titans, they still have the strength to fight! Su Ming shouted in anger. Su Ming is right, continue the pursuit, we must eliminate them all! the leader of the dungeon faction roared, taking the lead riding a wolf mount and charging towards the Elemental factions army. Having lost half of their 7th-tier soldiers, how could they possibly still have a chance of victory? Even if we make some now, theres no way we can make so many! said an unconcerned Examinee from the dungeon faction, but still drove his mount to follow the leader forward. The behemoth, enraged, desperately attacked the Titan giants, whose numbers were less than half of their own. The hard alloy withstood their sharp claws for only a short dozen seconds before being torn apart. However, in the fierce counterattack of the Titan giants, two behemoths were killed. Eight to two, were sure to win this time, said an examiner from the underground city, a victors smile spreading across his face as he looked at the group of roaring behemoths and the pile of shattered steel beneath their feet. Thirty seconds later, the Titans guarding the rear were all destroyed, the blood-red glow fading from the behemoths bodies as they became visibly exhausted. Keep chasing, dont stop, we must eliminate the entire elemental faction! shouted the leader of the underground city examiners. The behemoths are now in a weakened state, equivalent to a 6th tier combat force. Even if their numbers were doubled, they might not be able to defeat the elemental faction. How about we rest for half an hour and wait for the behemoths to fully recover before catching up? Su Ming suddenly stopped the leader of the underground city examiners and said. The leaders face showed hesitation, and after pondering for a while, he slowly nodded and said, Correct, we have the advantage now. Well rest for half an hour, and once the behemoths have recovered, well make an all-out effort to take down the entire elemental faction. Leader, they havent caught up with us, said an examiner with the Eagle Eye Skill to the leader of the elemental faction examiners. The other side isnt stupid. The behemoths are currently in a weakened state with strength only equivalent to that of a 6th tier combatant. Charging at us now would be suicidal, the leader of the elemental faction examiners said with a cold laugh. Now our Titans are only half the number of the opponents. Once their behemoths have fully recovered, that will probably be when their confidence is at its peak. If they dare to enter this canyon, no matter how many behemoths they have, they will be buried here. Tell the brothers to get ready and wait for my command! sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Half an hour later, the examiners from the underground city faction rushed to the entrance of the Raging Canyon. Seeing the narrow road ahead, the examiners from the underground city faction hesitated. Tora, go scout out the situation ahead in the canyon, see what the elemental faction is up to, and find out if there are any ambushes, the leader of the underground city examiners said to a fellow hero clad in beast skin at his side. At your command, my lord! Tora nodded, took a bone whistle hanging from his neck, and gently blew into it. The piercing sound immediately echoed through the skies as a massive hawk descended from above. Tora whispered a few words into the ears of the hawk, then fed it a piece of dried meat the size of a fist. The hawk spread its wings and flew up, heading towards the opposite side of the canyon. Tora murmured an incantation, and his eyes emitted a green glow. At the same time, the eyes of the soaring hawk also burst into a green light. Shared vision! This was Toras special skill as a beast tamer, allowing him to share his vision with his animal companion. The hawk quickly circled the canyon, then flew towards the other end where the elemental faction was located. At that moment, seven or eight Titans were blocking the other end of the canyon, seemingly ready to defend to death. PS: Thank you Its you, Brother Jie for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1008 - Chapter 1008 Chapter 1009 Victory_1 Chapter 1008: Chapter 1009 Victory_1 Chapter 1008: Chapter 1009 Victory_1 Having obtained the intelligence they wanted, the leader of the Dungeons examinees sneered, Do you really think you can hold out with the narrow terrain? I might have been worried before, but now If the number of Titan giants in the Elemental faction was about the same as that of the Behemoth creatures, then their forces blocked at the gorges end would not have been able to fully deploy, and it might have been possible to stop the Dungeon factions troops. But now, with the Titan giants numbering half of that of the Behemoth creatures, even if it cost them their lives, the Behemoth creatures of the Dungeon faction would be able to break through the enemys defenses. At the end of the gorge, the leader of the Elemental factions examinees smiled as he watched all the Dungeons examinees rush into the tumultuous gorge, as if everything was under control. Stone elementals, prepare to seal the entrance of the tumultuous gorge! shouted the leader of the Elemental factions examinees. Soon, the Dungeons examinees, who had already charged into the tumultuous gorge, suddenly felt the ground tremble, followed by a thunderous rumbling from behind. Turning around, they saw gigantic stone elementals, over three meters tall, squeezing out from the cliffs on both sides and falling towards the end of the gorge. Upon hitting the ground, these stone elementals immediately disintegrated, transforming into massive boulders that stacked up layer by layer, blocking the end of the passage. The faces of the Dungeons examinees turned pale, and their leader asked angrily, Hadnt we scouted ahead? There were no ambushes, so whats with these stones now? With a furrowed brow, Mi Gao spoke softly, My Lord, those stone elementals were hidden within the cliffs on both sides, utterly invisible to my Hawk from the sky. Unless one had a specialized detection skill, those stone elementals, nearly one with the cliffs, were impossible to notice with the naked eye. It wasnt just the Hawk; even if all of them had passed by these stone elementals before, they wouldnt have detected anything amiss. My Lord, our retreat is cut off; it looks like they plan to annihilate us all in this gorge, said one of the heroes loudly. We must hasten our pace and break through, or there might be even bigger schemes waiting for us. Everyone, charge! A sense of foreboding filled the leader of the Dungeons examinees, but they had no choice but to push forward and find a way out; However, as they were about to break through the Elemental factions army at the end of the gorge, several more gigantic stone elementals fell from the cliffs, disassembling into huge rocks that blocked the entire gorge. I never placed my hopes on the Titan giants. In the end, the Elemental faction will rely on elemental creatures to clinch victory! The leader of the Elemental factions examinees watched the sealed tumultuous gorge, a smug smile of victory spreading across his face. All Water Elemental Lords, go to the cliffs on both sides and begin casting the Summoning Flood spell. All Earth Elemental Lords, continue to block the sides and use the Fossil to Mud ability to drown everything in the gorge, then follow up with Mud to Stone to eliminate them all! ordered the leader of the Elemental factions examinees loudly. At this command, all examinees led their respective heroes towards the cliffs on both sides. In a short time, torrents of water cascaded down from both sides of the cliffs. At the same time, massive stone elemental examinees began to exhibit their innate abilities, turning rock into mud, which, mixed with the floodwaters, became a terrifying mudslide that surged towards the examinees of the Dungeon faction within the gorge. The ability to summon floods was an innate skill of Water elemental examinees, and turning fossils to mud and mud to stone were the innate abilities of the stone elementals. This represented the advantage of the Elemental faction; each type of elemental creature possessed one innate skill. All the examinees led their recruited heroes, constantly casting their innate magical abilities, while the examinees of the Dungeon had no means to counter. The cliffs on both sides were over twenty meters tall, utterly beyond their ability to climb. Even the Behemoth Giants could not survive attacks like those of natural disasters; amidst the flood, they could only let out bursts of angry roars as they were submerged by the surging mudslides. The examiners of the Dungeon faction had no means of coping, and just when they thought victory was within reach, they were eliminated one after another. Once the last examiner of the Dungeon faction was eliminated, all examiners of the Elemental faction received a system prompt. System: You have achieved a magnificent victory, eradicated the entire Dungeon faction, and have earned the title of Genocidal Victor. All examiners who participated in the war are rewarded with five hundred points of Combat Power! We won! The examiners of the Elemental faction let out a roar, venting their joy. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tataya, this victory is largely your achievement. Without your Titan giant blueprints, such a grand victory would not have been possible! the leader of the Elemental faction examiners said to Tataya beside him. Although it was not the Titan giants that ultimately defeated the Dungeon faction, without them, the Elemental faction would not have even been qualified to engage the Dungeon faction. Tatayas face was flushed with excitement. It was all due to the leaders proper command. The Titan giants were just icing on the cake. In the end, werent these people defeated by the leaders strategy? Tataya, with a smile plastered across his face, said smoothly. After leaving here, feel free to visit the Tutank family. With your elite second-tier Combat Power, you could at least earn a spot as a Guardian in the family, the leader of the Elemental faction said to Tataya. Having defeated the Dungeon faction, the remaining Human faction was not a concern; the Elemental faction was certain to achieve ultimate victory in this assessment of second-tier Combat Power. Based on the merits of war, Tatayas Titan giant blueprints deserved tremendous credit. This assessment would at least rate an A grade, even an A+, for such a promising individual. Naturally, the leader of the examiners wanted to recruit him for the family. Thank you, Lord Tutank. My lord, do we push forth with momentum to annihilate the Human faction now, or do we rest and produce more Titan giants? Tataya asked. No rush, there is still one day left. You could at least produce six more Titan giants. And dont forget, the Dungeon faction still has a recruitment point for the Behemoth Giants. Tomorrow, we can recruit at least two more Behemoth Giants. Then, by combining everyones strength, we can directly drive out the Human factions examiner! Tutank said loudly. Victory will surely be ours! an examiner shouted. Victory! all examiners of the Elemental faction shouted in unison, each one of them too excited to contain themselves. PS: Thank you Mi Gao for the gift of 1000 starting coins~ Chapter 1009 - Chapter 1009 Chapter 1010 Blade of the Apocalypse_1 Chapter 1009: Chapter 1010: Blade of the Apocalypse_1 Chapter 1009: Chapter 1010: Blade of the Apocalypse_1 The final day of the second tier combat power assessment was upon us, and the elemental factions mighty army marched towards the human faction. Among the examinees of the elemental faction, besides the elemental warriors, many warriors from other factions were present too, all recruited from the fallen factions recruitment points. Occupying nearly nine-tenths of the entire map, the elemental faction had an abundance of resources. Even after using them to build up their main city, there remained a surplus, which could only be put to use by recruiting more soldiers, for keeping them was a waste. To prevent low morale, each examinees team had preferably soldiers of only one race, at most two. Tuya, the leader of the elemental faction examinees, had a group of second and third tier soldiers, and also two fierce Behemoth beasts that were recruited today from the dungeon factions leftover Behemoth points. All the Titan giants were given to Tuya. It could be said that among all examinees, Tuya possessed the mightiest army, which constantly kept an excited and thrilled expression on his face, filled with pride. After a day of manufacturing and repairing, the number of Titan giants had been restored to double digits, reaching twelve. At this stage, without the appearance of a seventh tier troop, such a team could sweep across the whole map. Such a powerful force, going against a single human factions examinee, really seems like overkill. I think Tutan alone would be enough to sweep him away. Indeed, two Behemoth beasts comparable to boss-level monsters are almost a guaranteed victory. In fact, I believe he couldnt handle even one of them, and these are creatures on par with boss-level monsters! The system assigned him to a single faction, which clearly means that he possesses strength surpassing all of us present. We must not be complacent, who knows what kind of ace he holds? I heard this world has a forbidden spell called Apocalypse Judgment, sealed within an artifact known as the Doomsday Blade. With it, even a seventh tier unit, no matter the number, could be annihilated! How could someone possess such a powerful weapon, are you joking? Its true. I once met a big fairy in the forest, who told me so. It even gave me a quest to find a berry known as blueberry. At that time, I found a mine instead, so I didnt have time to look for any berries and gave up on that quest I see, so it seems to be true then, that such terrifying weapons actually exist in this world Wait, why did that big fairy tell you about the Doomsday Blade while asking you to find berries for it? At this moment, Tuya suddenly interjected, I also had a chain quest like that. The witch who issued the quest started by telling me a lot about the Titan giants, and then she said she needed three scorpion venom sacs. These chain quests are always easy at the beginning, but as you go deeper, they get harder and harder. Everyone fell silent, then looked at the fool who had spoken before as if he were an idiot. The examinee, riding on his horse and expressionless, moved forward a little before finally letting out a wail, My god, what have I missed, the Doomsday Blade, were talking about the Doomsday Blade! Laughter of joy erupted among all the examinees of the elemental faction. Alright, even if you had obtained the Doomsday Blade, the outcome would be the same, everyone would pass the second tier combat power assessment, Tutan said, patting his shoulder in consolation. True, true, take it easy. Nothing you obtain in this world can be taken out anyhow. Even if you had that artifact, you could only show off in this world. Think this way and youll feel much better Zuo Lans mouth twitched as he nodded and sighed. Although everyone was correct, if he could complete this task and ultimately obtain the Blade of Doomsday, his evaluation after the assessment would definitely be different from the othersCat least an A-grade rating, or even higher. Just like Tuya, who was originally a peripheral figure in the Element Faction but completed a similar chain quest and obtained the blueprints for crafting Titan Giants, instantly becoming a core member of the Element Faction. It was because of this quest that as long as one passed the final assessment, the rating would definitely be no lower than A-grade, which was also why Tuya wanted to recruit him. Apart from Tuya, Tutan hasnt recruited anyone else At this moment, Zuo Lan was filled with regret: Oh my God, what have I missed. Two days ago, Song Jian had already given up on continuing to capture other factions territories and resource points because what was restricting his development now was time, not resources. Even if he captured more main cities, he only had two subordinate heroes, and it was impossible to disperse his forces across three main cities, given the impending battle. Fortunately, seven days had passed, and his human castle had been upgraded to level three, and the magic guild had also been upgraded to level three. A level three magic guild could learn five kinds of third-tier magic, which for Thousand Swords Art was equivalent to a dark gold quality skill. In the auction house, the starting bid for a dark gold quality skill scroll was at least three million Doomsday Coins, and if it was a skill someone was particularly interested in, the auction price for a dark gold skill scroll could even break ten million Doomsday Coins. Even for the City of Hope Alliance, purchasing too many such scrolls could affect the guilds development. Every third-tier magic spell increased the proficiency of Thousand Swords Art significantly. After absorbing all five spells, the proficiency of the eighth-level Thousand Swords Art had reached 81%, and to enhance to the next level, he would at most need one epic-level or three to four dark gold level skill scrolls. My lord, theyre here! Catherine, who had been standing on the city walls, put away her monocular and said seriously to Song Jian, who seemed a bit distracted by her side. Theyre here already? There are still more than ten hours before the end of the assessment Song Jian muttered to himself softly. My lord, the opposing force is very strong, with twelve Titans and two Behemoths, and more than five hundred lower-tier troops. If we just rely on the soldiers in the city, its impossible to withstand their attack. Please consider some countermeasures in advance, my lord, Catherine said, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes. Although she was level thirty, the power she had suddenly gained had not come with the corresponding mindset. Moreover, as a sixteen-year-old girl facing terrifying seventh-tier troops, she naturally felt a sense of helplessness. Dont worry, everything will be fine, Song Jian reassured her with a smile, then turned to Tuya, who had been standing by his side, and asked, Tuya, how many seventh-tier troops can your forbidden magic spells deal with? My lord, casting a forbidden spell not only requires time but also, most importantly, consumes a great deal of mana. With my current mana, I can withstand the consumption of three forbidden spells at most; after that, I might lose the ability to fight! Tuya replied. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Good, then leave those two Behemoths to you. After you eliminate them, if you still have the strength, take down a Titan. If not, then retreat and rest, but dont lose your life here! Song Jian said with a smile. Seeing that Song Jian could still joke, Tuya and Catherine exchanged glances, and their tense mood gradually relaxed. Chapter 1010 - Chapter 1010 Chapter 1011 Cloud City_1 Chapter 1010: Chapter 1011: Cloud City_1 Chapter 1010: Chapter 1011: Cloud City_1 The Elemental factions army slowly advanced toward the Human stronghold, and as Song Jian stood atop the walls of a Tier-3 main city, Tutan pointed at him and asked, Does anyone recognize this man? The Elemental factions examiners all used probing skills to check Song Jians personal attributes. My lord, he appears to be a god-favored hesitated one of the examiners. A god-favored? Have the promotion speeds of the god-favored become this fast? Tutan was somewhat surprised. Among the present examiners, who hadnt gone through ten or even dozens of years of grueling training to achieve todays strength? Yet the emergence of the god-favored had only been a brief period of just over a year, and they had already caught up with their decades of hardship. Its unbelievable. They truly are a group favored by the gods; its astonishing, Tutan observed carefully and confirmed Song Jians identity, then shook his head in admiration, Then theres nothing to negotiate about, attack directly. God-favored are all stubborn fools who refuse to see the truth until they see the coffin. The examiners of the Elemental faction burst into laughter. If it were the original inhabitants of the game world, they might have thought about ending the assessment through negotiation, but with the god-favored, the battle was probably inevitable. Until the last moment, the god-favored would definitely not give up on the assessment task. Let the cannon fodder go up first to test his mettle, suggested one of the examiners. Tutan nodded; since the opponent had long been ready, they would certainly have some unfathomable trump cards. First, send those second and third-tier low-level soldiers to try and see if they could force the opponents hand early. Masses of second and third-tier soldiers crazily charged toward Song Jians castle. Behind these soldiers, rows of siege engines rumbled as they began to hurl throwing stone blocks at the castles walls. Song Jian waved his hand grandly, and the soldiers on the wall immediately launched a counterattack. Thanks to the presence of a blacksmiths shop, all riflemen and archers had already switched equipment. The riflemen were wearing a coat of scale mail and their weapons had been swapped for long halberds. The archers also donned a shiny silver armor, wielding metal longbows and triangular arrowheads, enhancing their attack and defense significantly. Even the Griffins, a third-tier unit, were fitted with a thin layer of scale mail which, without impeding their movement, greatly increased their defense. Furthermore, with enchantments from ancient Tuya, the Griffins could enhance their lightning attack skills by 30%. Song Jians gaze, however, was not focused on the low-level soldiers relentlessly attacking the walls. His attention was locked onto the twelve Titans. This is a bit challenging. If there were only two or three, I could manage, but with so many, even triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation with the Thousand Swords Art wont allow me to kill them all at once! Song Jian thought to himself. The total damage dealt by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was fixed. If concentrated on one or two seventh-tier units, it could render them incapable of combat even if it didnt kill them. But if the damage was spread across twelve such units, each was likely to only sustain minor injuries. For these species bred for warfare, a minor injury was inconsequential. To annihilate them all, I have to release the Thousand Swords Art at least five times, and every time I must trigger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Its a tough situation! Song Jian calculated in his mind. Performing the Thousand Swords Art five times would take around a minute, but if every execution had to trigger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it would take considerably longer, especially since recovering the thousands of points of Sword Qi spent each time would take at least thirty seconds. The walls of a Tier-3 castle can hardly withstand the Titans collective assault. Once the walls are breached and these seventh-tier units swarm in, along with those examiners, it would be easy for them to break through the City Lord Mansion and destroy the core of the castle! Song Jian frowned deeply, hesitating as he glanced at the item in his bag. Song Jian had obtained a treasure in Sky City that could build Cloud City, capable of producing angelic beings. Fearing that once Cloud City was built within the City of Hope it would draw the wrath of the Illusion Angels and bring a catastrophic attack upon the City of Hope, he hesitated. However, in this world, such worries do not exist, and Cloud City is a structure that can be built by a level five human castle; thus, if Song Jian constructs it here, there are no concerns for future troubles. Still, items from this world cannot be taken out. Once this treasure is used to build Cloud City within this castle, it would likely be impossible to take it back to the original game world, which is tantamount to losing a Cloud City. Such a loss made Song Jian feel a bit heartbroken. The war persisted, and the total number of troops Song Jian had recruited was only around two hundred. Relying on the castles defensive installations and tall walls, and because they maintained high morale, they didnt fall behind even when facing over five hundred attackers. More than half an hour had passed, yet the soldiers of the elemental faction still hadnt reached the top of the castle walls. My lord, dont delay any longer, let the titans and Behemoths join the battle! an Examinee said impatiently. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yes, lower-level troops simply cant test his strength, but his soldiers are a bit strange; they keep their morale high! another Examinee said, squinting his eyes. As the battle unfolded, the morale of the soldiers from the elemental faction inevitably kept diminishing. Logically, the morale of the opposing soldiers should have decreased as well, but even now, they were still maintaining high spirits. Perhaps there is some magic artifact that boosts their morale? To us, this is really nothing, not like its the Blade of Apocalypse! Zuo Lan: Tuya stared at Song Jian on the castle wall, observing carefully for a long time. He noticed that this favored ones face never showed any signs of panic; he appeared confident, clearly holding some impressive trump card. Order all level seven troops to press forward, breach the walls quickly, and enter the castle, breaking through to the City Lord Mansion! Tuya finally made a decision. The two Behemoths roared and charged toward the castle walls, while twelve titans, clutching their staves of light, strode toward the battlefield. My lord, theyre coming! Guttuya said somewhat nervously. No worries, just follow the strategy we set earlier. Guttuya, when the two Behemoths get close, release the forbidden spell, Song Jian said. Sighing, Song Jian took out a golden seed from his inventory and tossed it into the sky. If the enemy attacked one by one, allowing these level seven troops to advance in waves, with a few annihilated first, Song Jian was confident he could use the Thousand Swords Art to wipe them all out. But now that they were all attacking at once, if he did not build Cloud City at this moment, he feared he would never have another chance. A dazzling golden light bloomed above the castle, a rolling cloud suddenly appeared from nowhere, and atop the clouds, a massive city emerged gradually. At the moment the city appeared, hymns echoed across the land. Cloud, Cloud City, how is this possible! All the Examinees from the elemental faction, watching this spectacle, were dumbfounded. It seemed as if they momentarily lost the ability to speak, their eyes wide open, foolishly staring at the clouds above the human castle. Chapter 1011 - Chapter 1011 Chapter 1012 Thunderous Bomb_1 Chapter 1011: Chapter 1012: Thunderous Bomb_1 Chapter 1011: Chapter 1012: Thunderous Bomb_1 A level seven human faction building, Cloud City, how could it be possible to construct it with just a third-tier castle? an elemental faction examinee rubbed his eyes, disbelievingly said. As everyone knows, even with a fifth-tier human castle, building Cloud City is an extremely difficult task, let alone a third-tier castle? But what these examinees didnt know was that this Cloud City was not the same as the one in the Assessment World; it was a treasure that Song Jian had obtained in the Sky City within the previous game world. This Cloud City could recruit twelve angels in one go, but it could only recruit those twelve angels, unlike the Cloud City in the Assessment World, which could recruit two a day, but as long as resources were plentiful, recruitment could continue indefinitely. Dont be afraid, his Cloud City has just been constructed, and at most only two angels can be recruited. We have fourteen seventh-tier troops; we have the absolute advantage in numbers! the leader of the elemental faction examinees said calmly. Just then, a dull thunderous roar came from the battlefield ahead, where a behemoths body suddenly erupted into a mass of mud. Its entire form collapsed and disintegrated in a terrified roar, turning into a pile of mud. Thunder Burst Bomb! The faces of the elemental faction examinees all turned uglyCthis was a forbidden spell that could cause severe damage to ninth-tier troops. Not to mention seventh-tier, even an eighth-tier could be killed in one hit. Dont be afraid, this kind of forbidden spell consumes a lot, and there must be restrictions on its release. He cant possibly kill all our seventh-tier troops. Strike quickly and break through the wall, and let all seventh-tier troops rush in! Tuyas massive water elemental body seemed to rotate even faster. Tuya had not mastered the Thunder Burst Bomb for long; after successfully releasing it once, his face turned slightly pale, a hint of earth elemental magic aura leaked from his body, seemingly due to the tight frown from casting the spell, causing a decrease in his control over the magic elements within his body. Tuya, can you continue to release the Thunder Burst Bomb? Song Jian asked. No problem, my lord, it just requires some time to stabilize the magic elements within my body! Tuya took a deep breath and said. Song Jian nodded, watching the Titans already charging over. If they entered attack range, probably a volley would be enough to collapse a section of the wall, and then all the elemental factions armies could charge into the castle. With a thought, Flame Light Wings appeared out of nowhere behind him. With a slight flutter, Song Jians figure soared into the sky as all the Sword Qi rushed towards the Sky-breaking Sword, instantly a hot aura pulsated on the sword. Thousand Swords Art! Over two hundred Spirit Swords, shining with dark red flames, traced arcs in the sky, leaving behind hot red streaks as they flew toward the Titans. Behind Song Jian, chants resonated non-stop from within Cloud City; it seemed as if millions were singing in unison. One by one, angels clad in armor, with white wings on their backs, appeared within Cloud City. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since Cloud City had been constructed using a treasure by Song Jian, recruiting these angels didnt require any resources, but correspondingly, the number was limited to only twelve angels. Some examinees from the elemental faction noticed something unusual about Cloud City in the sky. Seeing one angel after another stand out, their faces suddenly showed surprise. Leader, take a look, why are there so many angels in Cloud City? This is not just two; there are at least ten! There are twelve in total. Damn it, is this a super Cloud City that can recruit twelve seventh-tier angels at once? another examinee said through gritted teeth. Perhaps, maybe its just an illusion. Hes trying to scare us off As the elemental factions examinees grew somewhat panicked, a scorching wave of air swept in from the battlefield ahead, a colossal Red Lotus Karma Fire enveloping three titan giants tightly inside, with countless flashes of Sword Qi constantly striking against the thick armor of the titan giants. For a full ten seconds, the armor of the titan giants was shattered into palm-sized fragments, revealing their tough alloy bodies beneath. The cornered titan giants showed no signs of panic; instead, they swung their light staffs, tirelessly smashing against the layers of the Red Lotus Sword Array. With flashes of lightning, the Sword Array also slightly trembled as though it would shatter in the next moment; Indeed, no seventh-tier creature is easy to deal with. If the Thousand Swords Art werent of such a high level, Im afraid the Red Lotus Sword Array would have already collapsed by now, Song Jian squinted his eyes, staring at the Red Lotus Sword Array in front, thinking to himself. By then, Tuya had revived, locking his mind onto another distant behemoth creature and began chanting spells. Surges of earth-based magical elements rippled on the surface of his body, inciting envy in Catherine nearby. Boom~ Another thunderous, deep rumble followed; the last behemoth creatures running footsteps suddenly stiffened, and its body expelled a large amount of mud. In just a short time, the massive body was covered in mud. Gradually, the entire behemoth creature became a mud giant, its body slowly disintegrating, and within a few seconds, this full-health seventh-tier creature had dissolved into nothing but mud, not even leaving a chance for someone to cast divine healing. Seeing yet another seventh-tier creature killed in an instant, the faces of the elemental faction examinees immediately took on an ugly expression, having not expected the human factions chosen one to be so troublesome. Boom! Another wave of scorching breath rushed towards them, causing them to involuntarily take two steps back. The Red Lotus Sword Array had entered its second phase, slowly contracting, and in the sky, a huge Red Lotus Sword materialized, ruthlessly slashing down on the constricting sword array. A crisp cutting sound rang out, and dazzling sparks bloomed within the sword array. With this one slash, all three titan giants were severely injured, one losing an arm clean at the shoulder, another with a giant sword wound across its chest, revealing the complex mechanical constructs inside, and another had its head cleaved into two, leaving behind a headless massive body. What is this skill? Its power is even greater than that of a magical forbidden spell? The elemental faction examinees couldnt help but gasp in shock, and those who had previously thought of joining the fight now completely abandoned such thoughts. Yet the Sword Formation persisted, and a gigantic palm, over a hundred meters in diameter, descended from the heavens, pressing down on the three titan giants with immense force. With a thunderous crash, Sword Qi ran wild, and the one controlling the titan giants, Tataya, immediately changed color, whispering, I have lost contact with these three titan giants. After the hand dissipated, a seven-tiered pagodas ethereal image appeared in the sky but lasted only for a few breaths before it slowly faded away. All the behemoth creatures have been killed, and there are only nine titan giants left. If the angels from Cloud City above can all be summoned, then we muttered an examinee with a dark expression, eyes blazing as he stared at the Cloud City above the castle. His voice resounded in the ears of every elemental faction examinee like a clap of thunder, causing everyone to involuntarily shudder. PS: Thank you to Lecher Coming k for the 500 QiDian coins tip~ Chapter 1012 - Chapter 1012 Chapter 1013 Angel_1 Chapter 1012: Chapter 1013: Angel_1 Chapter 1012: Chapter 1013: Angel_1 Tuyas massive body of water elements began to spin even faster. Soyana, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that we are going to lose this battle when there is only one opponent left? Tuya roared loudly. But his strength alone is enough to support a whole faction, Soyana replied, seemingly unfazed by Tuya, staring directly into his eyes without flinching. Tuya was momentarily at a loss for words and, after a cold snort, said, That spell just now, which was comparable to a magic curse, I doubt he can keep that up. Moreover, the hero who could cast such curses probably no longer has the strength to do it again. We still have hope. We cannot give up! At this moment, Ancient Tuya had no strength even to stand, leaning against the wall, his face pale and his body emanating cold sweat. Ancient Tuya, are you alright? Someone, come and help Ancient Tuya to rest! Song Jian, noticing Ancient Tuyas condition, instantly frowned with concern. My lord, Im sorry, I still havent mastered control over the Thundering Bomb, Im afraid I wont be able to use it again in a short time, Ancient Tuya said with a face full of shame. Its alright, youve already done very well. Go and rest. There is still much that will be required of you in the future. Take great care of your health, Song Jian said. With the support of two spearmen, Ancient Tuya slowly walked down the wall. Song Jian turned his head, his gaze fixed on Catherine with a serious expression, Catherine, the battle that follows is in your hands. Do not disappoint me! Catherine, with a resolute expression, drew her long sword and said to Song Jian, My lord, Catherine will definitely not fail your expectations and will fight until the very last moment! Good, then these few angel warriors are under your command. Go out of the city and face them in battle, Song Jian promptly summoned twelve angels, placing them under Catherines command. With the Lucky Gem in her possession, Catherine could bring out 120% of the soldiers potential in battle. These twelve angels under her command could at least exhibit the combat power of thirteen angels. Angels? I, Catherine, get to command angels in battle? This, this is my honor, my lord! Catherine said, her face filled with excitement as she bowed deeply to Song Jian. Go, I await your triumphant return! Song Jian said. At this time, inside Song Jian, the Sword Qi was churning continuously, the depleted Sword Qi quickly replenishing, but there was so much that it couldnt be restored quickly. Now, he could only rely on the angel army to buy time. Now, facing only nine Titans, those twelve angels will probably give them a tough time, wont they? A smile appeared on Song Jians face. He was not pinning all his hopes on this group of angels; as long as they could buy enough time for his Sword Qi to recover, that was enough. However, the result of the battle greatly exceeded Song Jians expectations. Twelve angels, wielding their long swords, unleashed golden holy light that blossomed around them. The angels easily tore through the titan giants defenses. The titan giants found it extremely difficult to strike the angels, who could soar through the skies. In agility and evasion alike, they far surpassed the clumsy titans. Within just a few minutes, three or four titan giants were hacked to pieces by the angels, yet not a single angel had fallen. This scene caused growing unease among the element factions examinees. A sense of defeat lingered in everyones hearts. The element factions examinees, who had been brimming with high morale, now stood agape as they witnessed the battlefield revealing their imminent defeat. They had originally thought they possessed an overwhelming advantage, needing only to steamroll over their enemies. But as it turned out, it was the opposing human faction that held the overwhelming upper hand. Leader, lets scatter and flee, a despondent examinee suggested. The map is so vast; he alone would need a lot of time to eliminate all of us. There isnt much time left until the assessment concludes. If we drag this out, we may not pass, but neither will he. Lucius, we have lost this war, and our alliance thus comes to an end. I no longer have a say in what you do, but I wish to maintain a losers dignityCI wont do that! Tuya glanced at the surrounding examinees and said, Gentlemen, do as you please from now on. This includes causing some trouble for that God-blessed warrior from the human faction! The element factions examinees watched the battle unfold. Some sat immobile atop their warhorses while others turned and ran off into the distance. Leader, have we truly lost? an examinee asked in disbelief. Only a day prior, they had defeated what they believed to be the most likely victorious faction from the underground city. They thought passing the assessment would be no problem, but in just one day, the situation had been turned on its head. Im sorry, we were too careless, Tuya admitted with regret. Our entire focus was on the underground city faction, and we never truly regarded the human faction as a serious threat Watching the angels continue to besiege the titan giants in the distance, Tuyas eyes revealed a tinge of remorse: When we first entered the Assessment World, this God-blessed warrior was our hypothetical enemy, but as we grew familiar with the rules of the Assessment World and the methods to pass it, we became arrogant, thinking that owning seventh-ranking troops would guarantee our victory. But This defeat is our own doing; we have no one else to blame. I apologize, everyone! Tuya bowed to his colleagues and continued: I am truly sorry. I thought I would lead you to victory, but instead, we have faltered at the last hurdle of the assessment. Half an hour later, Tuya received the news that all the titan giants had perished in battle. In fact, this did not even require confirmation from the system; it was plain to see with the naked eye. The twelve angels had crushed the nine titan giants with overwhelming force. Song Jian had even thought about joining the fight to provide assistance, but he ultimately abstained. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My goodness, my lord, the twelve angels youve recruited are incredibly powerful, almost on par with eighth-ranking archangels! Catherine said, her face full of amazement. Song Jian himself hadnt expected the angels combat power to be so formidable. Their strength probably had much to do with Sky City; perhaps due to the disparity in world levels, these twelve angels Combat Power was almost an entire rank higher than their counterparts in this Assessment World. Noticing that four or five examinees from the element faction were still standing in place, Song Jian suddenly spread his Flame Light Wings and led the twelve angels flying towards them. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1013 - Chapter 1013 Chapter 1014 Switching Factions_1 Chapter 1013: Chapter 1014: Switching Factions_1 Chapter 1013: Chapter 1014: Switching Factions_1 Seeing Song Jian flying over, Tutankhamun and the others looked at the Flame Light Wings on his back with astonishment on their faces. Its really hard to imagine that he actually has a pair of light wings. Could it be that he has already obtained the bloodline of a high-ranking angel? Tutankhamun muttered softly. Only a powerful figure like that is qualified to eliminate us, and now that I see his light wings, I suddenly realize that the Cloud City he built is quite different from the Cloud City I saw at the City Lord Mansion concerning this world, another examinee said. Thats true. If it were the Cloud City of this world, the construction time alone would probably take at least several months; its simply impossible to appear in the battle mode All right, gentlemen, he is coming, lets maintain at least some dignity! Tutankhamun, controlling his warhorse, took a couple of steps forward and said to the others as he stared at Song Jian. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Where did the others go? Song Jian glanced at the four elemental faction examinees who remained in place and curiously asked. Unwilling to accept defeat, theyre trying to cause you some trouble. They have gone to the farthest main city. As long as they take over there, you must capture the main city they occupy to secure your final victory! Tutankhamun revealed a hint of a smile, hoping to see a flustered expression on Song Jians face at the last moment, but unsurprisingly, he found nothing. Oh, is that so? Its quite troublesome indeed! A faint smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth, Then what about the four of you? Have you resigned yourselves to defeat? We have failed! Tutankhamun spread his hands and spoke with the distinctive voice of water elementals, I planned this war, and since weve failed, well calmly face the consequences of our defeat, retaining the last bit of dignity. Now, you can kill us and completely eliminate us from the competition. The battle ahead had entered its final stage, with many lower-tier troops starting to scatter and flee. Catherine had already led her troops away from the castle to pursue these scattered and fleeing defeated soldiers. Actually, you still have another choice Song Jian looked at the four examinees who had stayed put and smiled, Would you be willing to switch sides and become one of my vassal heroes? What? Is that even possible? Tutankhamuns face showed surprise. Could examinees really become vassal heroes to one another? If that were the case, how could such an obvious bug exist? If everyone who entered this Assessment World became one persons vassal heroes, wouldnt that mean everyone could pass this assessment? If such a thing were to happen, it would probably become the biggest joke of this second-tier Combat Power assessment. Song Jian, too, had only received the system prompt after approaching victory. However, there were limits to recruiting other examinees as vassal heroes. The overall recruit limit for a faction to take on examinees from other factions as vassal heroes could not exceed ten. Moreover, the recruited examinee vassal heroes would pass the assessment at the most basic pass mark, which is to say, with a C+ grade evaluation, which for many, is hard to accept. Once Song Jian finished explaining these restrictions, the light of hope in the eyes of the four examinees dimmed significantly. Those who could enter this special Assessment World were all confident in themselves. They sought to gain stronger combat power by entering such special assessment environments. Otherwise, given their abilities and backgrounds, they would have already passed the second-tier Combat Power assessment. If thats the case, I can only thank you for your kindness, but its impossible for someone from the Tutankhamun family to pass the second-tier Combat Power assessment with a C+ grade, Tutankhamun shook his head, refusing. If he really passed this assessment with a C+ grade, the rewards he would receive would probably be at most roughly equivalent to a B grade in a regular second-tier assessment. For Tutankhamun, a regular second-tier assessment, where achieving an A- or even an A grade would be confident. Not surprised by Tutankhamuns refusal, Song Jian nodded and looked at the other three examinees, How about you? Are you willing to pass this assessment with a C+ grade evaluation? Thank you for your kindness, but I will wait for the next assessment. I also refuse. Time is plentiful for me, waiting for another round is not an issue. The other two examinees declined in turn, but the last one hesitated. Song Jian didnt rush him, simply waiting quietly, knowing that such a decision was tough for any examinee. I am willing to become your vassal hero! After ten minutes of hesitation, Tatyana made her decision. Tatyana, even if you fail this assessment, I am still willing to have you join the Tutankhamun family. You could have waited until the next one, but if you merely pass with a C+ evaluation, your future achievements would be limited. The chance of entering the Tutankhamun family would be slim, Tutankhamun said after glancing at Tatyana. Tatyanas perseverance and commitment were visible to Tutankhamun. The elemental factions ability to hold out until now was inseparable from Tatyana. Without her undertaking a series of tasks and acquiring the Titan Giant blueprint, the elemental faction would have probably been eliminated by the Dungeon faction already. My lord, I am already thirty-eight years old, and Ive been stuck at the second-tier Combat Power assessment for nearly a decade! Tatyanas face showed a wry smile as she explained softly, Actually, I have decided, if I fail the assessment again, I will not wait for this special Assessment World. Next time, I will choose an ordinary Assessment World, but with my current strength, even in an ordinary Assessment World, I might not score high. Its better to pass this time with a lower evaluation I respect your choice, Tatyana. Although the Tutankhamun family cannot accept you, I, personally, am still willing to be your friend Tutankhamun sighed inwardly and said softly. Thank you, my lord! Tatyana bowed her head. Now, Chosen One, you can kill us, Tutankhamun said calmly to Song Jian. But, before being eliminated, Im curious how you plan to deal with those fleeing examinees. Considering Tatyana, you only have three vassal heroes, after all. Catching up to them will not be easy, and its possible that their presence will prevent you from passing the assessment! Upon hearing this, Tatyana immediately became nervous, her gaze anxiously turning to Song Jian. Heh, no matter how fast they are, can they be faster than the speed of angels flight? Song Jian laughed. As soon as the words left his mouth, the twelve angels that had been guarding the castle walls flew off in pairs in different directions. This scene caused Tutankhamuns face to display a look of surprise. They, they are not fighting units but PS: Thank you Martial God Zhao Yun for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1014 - Chapter 1014 Chapter 1015 Three Rewards_1 Chapter 1014: Chapter 1015: Three Rewards_1 Chapter 1014: Chapter 1015: Three Rewards_1 ` In the assessment world, angels are merely seventh-tier combat units, which must be under the leadership of a hero to take any action. However, the Sky City built by Song Jian was obtained from the game world, and the angels recruited from Cloud City are fundamentally different from those in this world. Firstly, in terms of strength, because the game worlds tiers are much higher than those of the assessment world, although they are both angels, the ones Song Jian recruited are much stronger than the seventh-tier units here, reaching at least the peak of the eighth tier. On the other hand, these twelve angels are essentially Song Jians followers; in this assessment world, they do not exist as combat units and can act freely. However, they cannot lead troops and can only serve as half a subordinate hero. Therefore, theres no problem in them chasing the fleeing examinees separately. Tutan shook his head; the fleeing examinees probably had no idea they were unlikely to even get close to the castle before being caught by these angels, stronger than the sovereign-level bosses, who would then eliminate them directly. Thank you for clearing my confusion. I have no more questions. You can eliminate us now. I hope to meet you in the outside world! I would very much like to become your friend, Tutan said with a smile. I also hope to establish a friendship with the Tutan family, Song Jian said, and without hesitation, he swung the Sky-breaking Sword, eliminating all three elemental faction examinees from this world. My lord, what should I do now? Tataiya asked nervously. Song Jian smiled slightly and said, Nothing needs to be done, just wait patiently. It wouldnt take long for the twelve angels to deal with a few examinees who didnt even have low-level units. Soon, Song Jian and Tataiya heard the system announce that the human camp had won the final victory. Tataiya let out a sigh of relief; a weight lifted from her heart, and she looked at Song Jian with eyes full of gratitude. Thank you, my lord! Tataiya said, bowing to Song Jian. Song Jian responded with a smile and checked his combat merits. This last battle had earned him a huge number of merits, almost several times what he had accumulated before, totaling 3,600 points. Such merits were not the most among all examinees. Some had more, for merits could be obtained through means other than combat. Tataiya, who completed the arduous chain quests, had earned a fair amount of merits. Moreover, by consistently creating Titan giants, she had acquired a corresponding large number of merits, so much so, that Tataiyas accumulated merits were even higher than Song Jians, reaching almost 5,000 points. The assessment ended, and only Song Jian and Tataiya passed this test. Soon, both entered the assessment settlement interface, under a starry sky. Song Jian looked at the translucent screen in front of him, which listed the information from this assessment world. The assessment is over. Ive defeated all other examinees. The minimum grade should be an A, right? Song Jian guessed in his heart. However, as the screen displayed scenes up to the last great battle, where Song Jian had used the treasures from Sky City to construct Cloud City, the screen suddenly froze, and a flurry of snowflakes appeared on it, like a television with a poor signal reception. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such a glitch almost never happens in the entire game. ` Soon, rows of text appeared on the screen. [Assessment completed. All resources from the Examinees in the Assessment World will be fully recovered and exchanged for combat merits to be distributed!] [The Examinee occupied a total of three main cities, thirty-seven resource points, twelve troop recruitment points in the Assessment World, exchanging for 1100 points of combat merits!] [The Examinee used a special treasure and built Cloud City in the Assessment World. This construction cannot be recovered, nor can it be exchanged for combat merits; a logical error has occurred in the game] [To recover Cloud City, the Examinee must be awarded a corresponding reward. Please select one from the following rewards within thirty seconds!] [Reward 1: Assessment rating increases by one level, free attribute points increase by 80, golden skill points increase by 3!] [Reward 2: The Examinees special skill Blood Pool Summoning Skill will advance to Angel Summoning Skill, which can summon twelve Archangels to assist in battle. Archangels last for 1 hour, and the skills cooldown time is 12 hours!] [Reward 3: The Examinee will make the Assessment World their own personal Trial Space!] After the rewards were offered, a thirty-second countdown appeared in front of Song Jian. After thirty seconds, the system would randomly select one of the three choices as a reward. An increase in assessment rating by one level, eighty free attribute points increase, three golden skill points increase? Song Jians gaze first fell on the first reward. This reward could significantly enhance his power. An increase in rating by one level meant access to more rewards; eighty free attribute points were more than what an increased rating level would offer. Just so many attribute points were a reward that would only be available at an A+ level rating. There were also three golden skill points, a prize Song Jian had longed for. They could raise any skill that was not at full proficiency by one level directly; it could absolutely raise the Thousand Swords Art by three levels. Previously, after the evolution of the third phase of the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, a seven-layer pagoda phantom once appeared in the sky. It seemed Thousand Swords Art could continue to evolve after the third phase, a fourth phase. However, due to the current level constraints, the fourth phase couldnt be evolved. Yet, with an immediate upgrade by three levels, the fourth phases pagoda could be completely evolved. When that time came, not to mention a level fifty Dominator-class BOSS, even a monster twice as strong, Song Jian could annihilate it completely with one move! To exchange such a reward for an already used Cloud City, Song Jian felt it was too valuable. However, he didnt make his choice immediately, instead looking towards the other two rewards. The Blood Pool Summoning Skill advancing to Angel Summoning Skill was also a coveted reward. With Song Jians current strength, the Blood Pool Summoning Skill almost couldnt provide any help, and the construction of the Blood Pool also required substantial materials. Up to now, it had only been level three, with the summoned Blood Minions being too weak. But after advancing to Angel Summoning Skill, summoning twelve beings in battle comparable to level fifty Dominator-class BOSSs would simply be capable of sweeping any monster lair at the current stage; just the thought was terrifying. This reward, even if I reach the third tier of combat power, wouldnt be useless. Its effect would only be diminished. Its truly puzzling why such a game balance disrupting reward would be given! Song Jian shook his head and set his sight on the third reward! PS: Thank you keepo for the reward of 2000 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1015 - Chapter 1015 Chapter 1016 God-Level Skill_1 Chapter 1015: Chapter 1016: God-Level Skill_1 Chapter 1015: Chapter 1016: God-Level Skill_1 The third reward option seemed very simple, and the so-called independent plane Trial Space wasnt explained by the system, which appeared not to want Song Jian to choose this option. Moreover, this reward option didnt even seem to offer any obvious enhancement to Song Jians strength. After hesitating for a moment, in the last three seconds of the countdown, Song Jian still chose the third option. After all, a unique Trial Space was something Song Jian had never heard of anyone obtaining before, and most importantly, since this option was listed, at the very least, its value should be about the same as the first two options. I always feel like the system doesnt want me to pick this one Song Jian thought inwardly, But the more you dont want me to choose it, the more I will choose this one! After Song Jian made his selection, the entire starry sky seemed to freeze for a few seconds, and even the countdown on the screen stopped at the last second without moving. This pause lasted a full five seconds before the system finally responded. [Congratulations to the player for acquiring the Heroic Kingdom Trial Space. You have the following authority over this Trial Space; 1. Leasing, you can lease the planes space permissions to the game system, earning 30 attribute points and 1 golden skill point as a fee per year; 2. Crossover, during the game time, each year you have one opportunity to enter the Trial Space and stay for a month, with Trial Space time flow speed to the game world trial rate of 30:1] [The player who chose the third option will automatically receive the epic quest, The Legend of the Spire. In the Heroic Kingdom Trial Space, there has always been a legend about nine spires, and it is said that the nine spires left in this world by the Creator God bestow magical powers on those who collect them all! Quest content: Collect the nine spires! Quest hint: The quest can be completed by the heroes recruited by players in the Trial Space.] [The Heroic Kingdom Trial Space is an intermediate temporal-spatial node. Once the player acquires it, it will be eliminated from future Trial World selections unless you lease it to the game system, which then allows it to be a limited option for Trial Space selection.] Leasing? Jackpot, earning thirty attribute points and 1 golden skill point every year? Song Jians face showed a delighted expression. This was much better deal than selling eighty attribute points and three golden skill points all at once. As for the automatic epic quest he received, Song Jian didnt plan to do it himself. The next time he entered this space, he would just assign the quest to Catherine and Tuya. With the help of twelve archangels as powerful as eighth tier soldiers, he believed that they should not find the quest too challenging. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Using a Cloud City that I cant even use in the game world in exchange for an entire world, this is such a steal! Although Song Jian did not immediately gain an increase in strength, this was a kind of long-term investment, which would allow him to continuously derive benefit from this so-called Heroic Kingdom plane space in the future. After making his decision, the starry sky display continued to summarize Song Jians entire assessment process, quickly giving him an S- rating. [Player Song Jian has received an S- grade in the second tier Combat Power Assessment, earning 50 free attribute points and 1 golden skill point!] [Player Song Jian has achieved final victory in the second-tier Combat Power Assessment, rewarded with one hundred thousand points of war merits! All other examinees in the faction are rewarded with fifty thousand points of war merits!] [Player Song Jian can choose one out of the following ten Skill Books, with the probability of selection as follows: Legendary Level skill 3%, epic skill 11%, golden skill 38%, silver skill 50%!] [Due to achieving an S- grade, player Song Jian has the right to add a godly skill to his selection, would you like to use it?] A godly skill? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he immediately chose to use it, Of course, Ill use it. A godly skill, thats incredible. The power of a godly skill must surely be greater than that of a Legendary Level one. I cant wait! [Player Song Jian has exercised the right to add a godly skill to the selection, use it right away!] Soon, one of the ten Skill Books emitted dazzling Seven-colored Divine Light, which then slowly faded away. [The probability of selecting a godly skill is 0.02%, please make your choice within ten seconds, good luck!] One in five thousand? Damn, I thought there would at least be a ten percent chance! Song Jian looked at the ten Skill Books changing positions in front of him and was suddenly at a loss for words. He had assumed it would simply be choosing from the ten Skill Books, but in reality, it was ten positions constantly swapping around, with every Skill Book constantly changing. From Song Jians perspective, the backs of these Skill Books all looked the same, so he couldnt see the changes. What a pity, I couldnt bring out the luck gemstone; this is when I need luck the most Song Jian sighed. He currently had eight points of luck, which for a regular player was already very high, but against the odds of one in five thousand, this amount of luck was insignificant. In the last second of the countdown, Song Jian chose a Skill Book from the top left corner. Once the choice was confirmed, that Skill Book immediately emitted a purple-red glow. An epic Skill Book, not bad Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief; at the very least, it wasnt a silver level. But he couldnt help feeling a hint of regret; this might have been his closest shot at a godly skill yet. With a flash of purple-red light, a Skill Book appeared in his inventory, and in an instant, the starry space he was in shattered like glass. His vision blurred, and suddenly Song Jian was standing in front of a counter that resembled a shop. At that moment, the counter was filled with people, all of whom had been eliminated from the Assessment space. Ah, another examinee has arrived, and you seem to be the final victor; congratulations! A Goblin merchant standing at the shop counters bright eyes turned towards Song Jian, ignoring the other examinees and beckoned to Song Jian, Respected favored by the gods, you can exchange your war merits for some very fine treasures with me. The goods here will certainly satisfy you, many examinees have already exchanged for items they are pleased with! Even those who were eliminated have their hands on quite a few war merits; they can exchange for quite a few good things here, its kind of a consolation prize. Song Jian thought to himself, But places like this do have many treasures that arent found in the game world. My shattered Divine Country was exchanged for after completing the first-tier Combat Power Assessment; I hope to find similar treasures here! Damn it, why do these items have to be limited to the victors to exchange? Is it not enough if Im willing to pay twice the war merits? An examinee with animal ears displayed an ugly expression and glared at the Goblin merchant, shouting loudly. Sorry, dear customer, those who havent even passed the trial dont deserve those special treasures! The Goblin merchant glanced at him, saying lazily, Also, given your poor attitude, the price of everything you buy will increase by 20% Chapter 1016 - Chapter 1016 Chapter 1017 Princess Her Highness_1 Chapter 1016: Chapter 1017 Princess Her Highness_1 Chapter 1016: Chapter 1017 Princess Her Highness_1 Tutan and the other two examinees who had refused Song Jians recruitment now had faces full of regret. Damn it, to think that there was a restriction where only the victors could buy these itemsCif I had known, I would have accepted that divine proteges offer to join Tutan gazed at the items that were only available for purchase by the victors, his eyes turning red with regret. Most of the merchandise displayed on this counter were just very common items, also purchasable in the gaming world, but what truly mattered to Tutan and the others were the exclusive items that could only be bought here. Star Slayer Light Annihilator blueprints, adaptive steel fortress wall designs, sovereign-grade city guardian blueprintsCmy war merits are enough to buy these items, but, but they require one to be a victor to purchase An examinee who had participated in sieges more frequently said with a face full of regret. Tataya, can you buy these blueprints? Tutan turned to look at Tataya. I can buy them, but these items cannot be traded; they can only be used by oneself Tataya said with a troubled look on her face. Tataya, I am willing to hire you as a vassal of the Tutan family clan, with the treatment of an elite memberCjust buy one of these blueprints, study them, and build for our Tutan family clan Tutans eyes lit up as he immediately said. But the learning requirements for these blueprints are so high; one would need to be at least a high-level designer to study them from scratch Tataya showed a troubled expression. Our family clan is willing to provide all resources Tutan was interrupted before he could finish speaking by a snicker from an adjacent examinee. Pfft~, thats hilarious. Do you think a high-level designer can be produced with just resources? A woman in a red dress looked at Tutan scornfully and said with a laugh, Do you think a high-level designer is like those life professions you can foster with resources? Even the simplest building designer, to advance from junior to intermediate level requires a certain talentCits not even worth considering without it. And as for high-level designers? Without a unique design philosophy and works of their own, they shouldnt even dream of becoming high-level. Moreover, do you think advancing to high-level designer has no requirements and you can just get there with accumulated proficiency? Naive! Tutan was startled and turned his head to look at the lady in the red dress, Pr Princess Merlinia This woman in a red dress turned out to be the daughter of the Grand Duke of the City of Hymns. Tutan hurriedly bowed and said, I have seen Princess Merlinia, I thank the Princess for enlightening me Although the Tutan family clan was under the City of Sin, they still had many properties in the City of Hymns and dared not offend this imperious princess. Hmph, in the Assessment World, you killed my vassal hero and attacked my castle, but I didnt see such respect then! Princess Merlinia glanced at Tutan with anger and huffed. What? Princess, you also participated in this assessment? Tutan broke out in a cold sweat, only now realizing that he had eliminated too many people in the Assessment World. After the Element faction secured the Titan Giant blueprint, they began to aggressively encroach on other factions territories, eliminating many examinees of other factions. Suddenly remembering something, Tutan looked around and noticed that the leader of the Dungeon factions examinees had already left without him realizing it, and his face showed a hint of bitterness. You must know that the Dungeon and Element factions examinees had nearly eliminated most of the people present. Others might not remember regular Dungeon or Element faction examinees, but the leaders of these two factions were definitely memorable figures. The Element faction, hahaha, well done, defeating my Hell army left and right, good, good! Prince Salla stared at Tutan with bloodshot eyes, grinding his teeth. Damn it, Ive offended another big shot! thought Tutan, internally lamenting. Enough, what happened in the Assessment World was all about showing our own prowess. Being eliminated signifies a lack of strength and luck on our part, and I do not blame you for that, said Princess Merlinia, giving Tutan a cold glance and speaking loudly. Indeed, its a cause for celebration that the Tutan family clan has produced such an impressive figure! Prince Salla also spoke in an insincere tone. Tutan nearly sweated bullets, seeing that neither individual looked like they had any intention of absolving him of blame. So it was you who secured the Titan Giant blueprint in the Assessment World, then nearly turned the tables for the Element faction? Princess Merlinia turned her head to look at Tataya. Yes, Your Highness! Tataya nervously responded to Princess Merlinia with a bow. Impressive, achieving a chain quest in the Assessment World on your own is truly remarkable! Princess Merlinia exclaimed in admiration. You should know that the tasks acquired in the Assessment World are no simple feat. Even a lucky gem requires slaying a Black Dragon, which illustrates the difficulty of the challenges. Tataya, without the help of others and solely relying on her own strength, completed all the quests and secured the final reward, a feat of perseverance and power surpassing over ninety percent of those present. Should you wish, you may come to the City of Hymns and serve as one of my advisors! Princess Merlinia smiled and said, Moreover, the rewards youve earned can be used to enhance your own power! Prin Princess, Im not sure how I could be of assistance to you, for you to esteem me so highly? Tataya was a bit excited, but even more nervous. I just want to know who was the last to recruit you? Princess Merlinia asked. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You mean the human factions examinee? Tataya looked puzzledly at Princess Merlinia, Hes a divine protege, not from our world. A divine protege? Princess Merlinia nodded and continued, What else? I want to know some details about him, for example, how did the Element faction eventually lose? What kind of power does this divine protege possess? Your Highness, I can tell you all of this information without holding anything back, Tutan quickly said, his face filled with a flattering smile. Princess Merlinia was surprised and then suddenly burst into laughter, Hehe, I got a bit anxious. Information about that divine protege will probably spread throughout the City of Hymns before long, and theres no need for me to hurry. Just then, Song Jians figure slowly appeared in front of the counter. Seeing this scene, all the examinees who hadnt left turned their attention to him. Who else could appear so late if not the final victor? Chapter 1017 - Chapter 1017 Chapter 1018 Legendary Blueprints_1 Chapter 1017: Chapter 1018: Legendary Blueprints_1 Chapter 1017: Chapter 1018: Legendary Blueprints_1 Song Jian looked at the examinees in front of the counter with some curiosity. They were all staring at him with strange expressions, as if they were looking at a monster that had slipped into the crowd. My lord! Tataya approached with excitement, calling out respectfully. Song Jian glanced at Tataya and smiled, Tataya, we have come out from the Assessment World, and you are no longer one of my recruited heroes. Theres no need for you to call me my lord. Hehe, so this is the one who ultimately triumphed and passed the assessment as the human faction leader, how young! Princess Melyna walked over with a smile, as people around her made way. Song Jian examined Melyna. Although she was young, she exuded the demeanor of a noblewoman and there was a sense of overwhelming presence about her. It was just luck, Song Jian said with a smile, nodding slightly toward Melyna. I am Melyna, the daughter of Duke Hile of the City of Hymns. I am pleased to meet you, Chosen of the Gods! Melyna extended her right hand. Song Jian thought Melyna was offering a handshake, but quickly noticed that the back of her hand was facing up and her wrist was slightly tilted up, giving her entire arm a languid look. The hand-kissing gesture? The thought of a common Western etiquette suddenly popped into Song Jians mind. However, Song Jian was not very familiar with it, so he simply took Melynas fingertips and shook them gently twice. The unique modesty of the Easterners? Melynas beautiful eyes sparkled, and she smiled. I am Song Jian, the lord of the City of Hope. It is a pleasure to meet you, Princess Melyna, Song Jian said with a smile. A city lord? You are actually a city lord, thats amazing! Melyna was stunned inwardly. Being a city lord, he had the qualifications to sit on an equal footing with her father, Duke Hile. Its just a small city that has just been established. Its nothing much, Song Jian said modestly. That is still very impressive. I would love to become friends with you and welcome you to visit the City of Hymns. I will make sure to host you well, Melyna said with a smile. This person before her had infinite potential, and the City of Hope had caught Melynas attention. She would definitely investigate everything about the City of Hope after returning home. Forming ties with such a person will play a very important role when I succeed my father as the Duke, Melyna pondered secretly. Tutan and others also came over to chat with Song Jian. In the Assessment World, they were enemies at loggerheads, but after leaving, many saw Song Jians potential. In this assessment of a hundred people, only one person emerged victorious, and such strength earned everyones respect. A city lord? Tataya was shocked and could hardly believe that this young man before him owned an actual city an important figure he couldnt even hope to meet under normal circumstances. Thump, thump, thump~ Just then, the Goblin merchant behind the counter, with an impatient expression, tapped on the countertop and bellowed, How long do you people plan to stay here? If you dont leave, I cant close my shop. Time is money, my friends, and Im usually very busy. Please dont continue to waste my time, alright? You now have only five minutes to make your purchases. If you exceed this time, all of your battle achievements will be voided, so please make your selections quickly! Having said that, the Goblin merchant then turned to Song Jian with a beaming smile, Of course, as the victor of this assessment, you are not subject to this time constraint. You may take your time to carefully examine the properties of these items and make the most sensible choice. Tutan: Meilinya: Everyone: As soon as they heard there was only a five-minute time limit, the elites who originally wanted to approach Song Jian to expand their contacts all squeezed in front of the counter, exchanging their military achievements for items. You must know that treasures that could only be exchanged during assessments were not only precious but also scarce. Most had a limited quantity and if they sold out, those who came after could not buy them. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This Dark Gold Quality longsword isnt bad, Ill take it. Exchange the rest of my military achievements for Doomsday Coins. Hiss, are silver-quality accessories this expensive? It actually costs five thousand four hundred military achievements? Whatever, Ill buy it. The attributes and special effects seem tailored for my profession. Exchange the rest for Doomsday Coins! Ill take this Skill Book and these wrist guards. Exchange the remaining three military achievements for Doomsday Coins, thank you! In a short time, almost all the examinees had spent their military achievements and were forcibly transported out by the Goblin merchant, leaving only Song Jian and Tataya behind. Since they were both from the winning faction, the Goblin merchant, despite being somewhat dissatisfied with Tataya, couldnt use his authority to force him to spend and transfer out. My lord, may I continue to serve under you as I did in the Assessment World? Tataya asked nervously. Tataya understood that the person before him was an even more substantial golden leg to cling to than Princess Meilinya. If he could secure his support, his well-being for the latter half of his life would be set. Oh, want to join the City of Hope? Welcome! Song Jian said with a smile. Recruiting natives from the game world was much better for Song Jian, both in terms of safety and practicality, but he wasnt just looking for anyone; they needed to have some expertise. Tataya, I didnt have time to learn about you in the Assessment World. Can you tell me what youre best at? Song Jian asked. My lord, I am most proficient in engineering, and I have obtained Master of Engineering qualifications, Tataya stated proudly. You must know that being able to train a lifestyle profession to Master Level is quite rare even in the game world. Engineering? Song Jian pondered. After all, he had already recruited a Master of Engineering, Dr. Ebsiting. If he were to recruit another Master of Engineering, their functions would overlap somewhat. But still, a Master Level individual was always an asset. Recruiting him couldnt hurt. Okay, Tataya, I can build a special engineering laboratory just for you, where you have the freedom to choose your research topics. But you should know that the City of Hope already has a Master of Engineering. So, you will need to compete for research funding on your own, and the amount released in the end will depend on your research results, Song Jian nodded and said. There was already a Master of Engineering? Tataya was startled but wouldnt let go of this opportunity. He nodded to Song Jian and said, My lord, rest assured, I will not disappoint you. With that, Tataya seemed to have made some decision, turned around, and went to the counter to speak to the Goblin merchant, Could I please have a look at that Legendary Level blueprint, thank you! PS: Thanks to Ultimate Otaku for the reward of 500 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 1018 - Chapter 1018 Chapter 1020 Sword Qi Transforms into Shape_1 Chapter 1018: Chapter 1020: Sword Qi Transforms into Shape_1 Chapter 1018: Chapter 1020: Sword Qi Transforms into Shape_1 It turned out that the Shattered Divine Realm Song Jian had obtained was once owned by a god who had perished in body and soul during the War of Divine Downfall. The remnants of the divine realm, divinity, and Divine Flame had been drifting in the void for thousands of years until the game system, also known as the Creator Deity to NPCs, had gathered them from the void and sold them as special commodities. Items like this were plentiful in the world, but only those who achieved exceptional results in the Combat Power Assessment could qualify to obtain them. This was a shortcut to the path of divinity, and many ancient families had records regarding this matter. As for Song Jians worry about the possibility of the original owners resurrection, it was absolutely impossible. The god had been utterly destroyed, even the most primal soul imprint had shattered, effectively meaning that this person no longer existed in this world. Even if there were millions of believers praying day and night, these deceased deities could not be resurrected. What the Goblin merchant referred to as resurrection was a resurrection in another sense, which in practice meant creating another entity similar to the divine realms AI to assist Song Jian in managing the Divine Country, not an actual person or deity. After some explanation, Song Jian finally understood and, looking at the divine statue on the counter said with a corner of his mouth twitched, How much for this divinity, no, how many battle merits? Hehe, not much, just 100,000 battle merits. Also, I should point out that this divinity is a shattered one, possessing only one-tenth of the original power, roughly equivalent to a divinity of a weak divine power level. Its best to nurture it for a while after taking it back and then fuse it with the Divine Country while also imprinting your spiritual mark during the nurturing period, the Goblin merchant said. Only one-tenth? What about the rest? Song Jian inquired curiously. Of course, its been shattered. Fragments of the divinity are good stuff, can be used to craft God Artifacts, increase the power of your own divinity, create Divine Coins However, most of the Goddess of Wars divine fragments have scattered into the deep void of nothingness. Once you possess the power of a deity, you may venture into the void to search for them; you might find something, the Goblin merchant said. Become a deity? A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face as he slightly shook his head. With merely a Unique profession, Song Jian had only touched a fraction of it. As for becoming a more powerful deity, that was a long and somewhat unrealistic thought. In fact, you have already stepped onto the divine path the Goblin merchant said mysteriously, Dont you find it strange? Why is every assessment you undergo different from everyone elses? Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was stunned; he too had noticed. It could be explained away as good luck to encounter a special situation during the first-tier Combat Power Assessment, but during the second-tier Combat Power Assessment, as soon as he entered the Assessment Hall, the corresponding assessment gate underwent an anomaly, as if it had specially opened for him. Is there an explanation for this? Song Jian eagerly asked. Hehe, I cant disclose the specifics, breaking the rules would lead to severe punishment! the Goblin merchant touched his whiskers, smiling, I can only say that you are now on the correct path, just keep it up! Pass each Combat Power Assessment with excellent results, and you will have your own seat among the deities. Song Jian was silent for a long while but eventually showed a hint of a smile, nodded, and directly paid 100,000 battle merits to buy the white jade statue. Afterward, the Goblin merchant gave him the corresponding nurturing and fusion methods, which were complimentary and didnt cost battle merits. In reality, these two methods were secret techniques that many people yearned for in their dreams, just like the methods of forging God Artifacts with divinity and crafting Divine Coins, they belonged to secret methods that could only be passed among deities. ` With a little over ten thousand combat points remaining, Song Jian exchanged for another Dark Gold Quality Skill Book and fused it with the Thousand Swords Art, bringing its proficiency to 98%. Just one more Dark Gold Quality Skill Book would be enough to level it up. Moreover, Song Jian didnt hesitate to use the golden skill point he had obtained after the assessment to upgrade Thousand Swords Art to level nine; its proficiency was now at level nine, 98%. At level nine, Thousand Swords Art could summon between 50 to 300 Spirit Swords, with each sword dealing 10% more damage. In addition to the increased damage, a new shattered effect was addedCmeaning there was a chance that the Spirit Sword attacks could cause targets to disintegrate completely, effectively another instant-death effect, which was extremely terrifying. Theres still one epic skill book Song Jian put the white jade statue into his inventory and looked at the epic skill book he had drawn, lying quietly in the inventory. A hesitant look appeared on his face. The drawn Skill Books were all career-specific, and this one was also a Sword Master skillCSword Qi Transformation. This Skill Book was a passive skill; after releasing Sword Qi, it could evolve into a variety of shapes, increasing the damage and, depending on the transformation, causing various additional effects. However, such transformations were highly random and not under the control of the user, which made Song Jian somewhat troubled. Besides, with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art, he wasnt lacking for attack skills. Instead, he was eager to acquire skills with special effects like Sword Shadow Clone or Azure Dragon Sword Body. The proficiency has already reached 98%, using an epic skill book to level up seems a bit extravagant Song Jian hesitated for a moment, but eventually decided to learn it first and see. If he found it unsatisfactory later, he could avoid waste by consuming it when Thousand Swords Art leveled up again. Sword Qi Transformation (Passive): Level 1 (0%), Skill Effect: Any Sword Qi-based skill cast will randomly take on various shapes, enhancing Sword Qi power and effects; Skill Consumption: None, Skill Cooldown: None, Skill Activation Condition: Sword Qi attack. A passive skill, with a simple introduction that almost didnt seem fitting for an epic skill bookCSong Jian glanced at it and put the thought of it to the back of his mind, unconcerned and without any expectations. After you take the divine treasure back, you must cultivate it as soon as possible. Otherwise, this kind of item could be sensed by legendary figures who wish to ignite the Divine Flame and ascend to godhood, and not even spatial isolation methods would work! the Goblin merchant reminded again. Is it not safe even inside the inventory? Song Jian was startled, nodded, and his figure slowly disappeared. As the last examinee left, the body of the Goblin merchant began to change gradually. The counter and the goods shelves around him also started to twist and deform, like milk being stirred into coffee, gradually twisting into a spiral pattern. The entire space silently transformed, ultimately becoming a resplendent palace, and where the goblin merchant had been sitting was now a massive throne tens of meters wide. A deity towering over a hundred meters tall was seated on the throne, his eyes emitting endless light, like the moon and sun. Finally, Ive found an interesting little fellow. I hope you grow up quickly, as there isnt much time left for you The deep voice and laughter of the great deity echoed throughout the temple. PS: Thank you to Heavenly Punishment Divine Mark for the donation of 500 Qidian Coins~ ` Chapter 1019 - Chapter 1019 Chapter 1021 Spirit Pregnancy_1 Chapter 1019: Chapter 1021: Spirit Pregnancy_1 Chapter 1019: Chapter 1021: Spirit Pregnancy_1 Having left the Assessment World, Song Jian did not arrive at the Assessment Hall but instead appeared directly in his own Manor Castle. After passing the second-tier combat power assessment, Song Jian would be able to continue leveling up; otherwise, he would be stuck at level fifty, unable to gain any more battle experience. However, after taking one look at the combat experience needed to reach the next level, Song Jian immediately felt a headache coming on. It was a step up from level forty, and if one were an ordinary player, they might spend a year of game time to raise just one level at most. And theres this thing, pretty difficult to handle, huh! Song Jian glanced at the white jade statue in his hand, a faint golden light slowly spreading from within the statue. An invisible fluctuation continued to expand outwards, reaching far distances. Even when he placed it in his inventory, this intangible fluctuation did not disappear, only becoming extremely faint. I must nurture it as soon as possible, imprint my mental mark on it, and then integrate it with the broken Divine Country, Song Jian thought to himself. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without completing the essence nurturing step for the God fragment, Song Jian did not dare place it in the Divine Country. Who knew what strange events might occur when an unclaimed God fragment came into contact with the original Divine Country. Tell the butler, George, that I need to cultivate in secret for a period of time, seal the entire Manor Castle, and see no one! After giving this order, Song Jian entered the basement of the Manor Castle, where, aside from the Blood Pool, there were no other objects. It was the safest place in the entire Manor Castle. The blood in the Blood Pool seemed to be eternally boiling, bubbling with effervescence. Song Jian could feel that the pool constantly nurtured essential substances, but as soon as these essences appeared, they were absorbed by the blood slaves spread throughout the Manor Castle. At this point, the Manor Castle no longer needed blood slaves to guard it or to hunt the monsters that accidentally strayed too close. The Manor Castle had become the core of the City of Hope, with construction ongoing for tens of kilometers around, leaving no chance for any monsters to survive. Song Jian brought out the white jade statue and pressed it against his forehead, maintaining this position without moving. In fact, the moment it touched his forehead, Song Jians Mental Strength began to infiltrate the white jade statue. It was like entering a strangers room, where you must break the lock on the door. The essence nurturing technique that Song Jian had learned was akin to a lock-picking skill, unlocking the door to the unfamiliar room and then claiming it as his own. Of course, this method could only be used on ownerless fragments of divinity. Otherwise, if the room you were infiltrating had an owner, no matter how exquisite the lock-picking skills, it would alert the room owner and lead to their counterattack. Then, forget about taking over the room; you might even end up beaten black and blue by the room owner. Song Jians Mental Strength surged like tides, wave after wave, continuously infiltrating the white jade statue. In Song Jians sea of consciousness, there was no white jade statue in sight, but rather a sun-like, golden orb radiating endless light and heat. The golden light burned vigorously as if it were tangible, and the moment Song Jians Mental Strength touched it, it was like pouring a ladle of water onto a fireball, causing an intense reaction. Once this erosion process had begun, it was difficult to stop halfway. Otherwise, the Mental Strength that had been eroded would instead become nourishment for the divinity, causing the ownerless God fragment to grow stronger and making the next attempt at erosion even more challenging. Song Jian allocated all the free attribute points he got from the successful second-tier combat power assessment entirely into his mental attribute. At this point, Song Jians mental attribute had already broken through two hundred points, reaching two hundred and fifteen. In the real world, such a high level of Mental Strength could already influence others consciousness, similar in effect to hypnotism, which was a very frightening thing. At that time, in a void, the azure Mental Strength swept through like a tidal wave, surging wave after wave toward the golden orb. The entire process seemed very monotonous. Only after the Mental Strength had fully eroded the orb, could Song Jian imprint his spiritual seal inside, signaling the completion of the nurturing spirit step. Knowing that Song Jian had passed the second tier combat power assessment and returned to the City of Hope, Wang Qi and some other administrators of the City of Hope had come to the City Lord Mansion, full of hope to meet with Song Jian. After all, during his absence, the City of Hope had continued to develop, accumulating a pile of matters that needed Song Jians decisions. Many things needed to be executed through Song Jians City Lord seal. It was only then that Wang Qi and the others realized why Song Jian was willing to delegate so much authority to them. Due to the existence of the City Lord seal, it was impossible for these administrators to betray him. Any action they took would be reflected through the City Lord seal, allowing Song Jian to see everything at a glance. Besides, dismissing them was also a very easy task. They only needed to retract their privileges through the City Lord seal, a process that was straightforward and convenient. What, the City Lord is in seclusion? Looking at a white-haired NPC named George, Wang Qi was somewhat surprised. Perhaps it is because after passing the second tier combat power assessment, the City Lord has gained significantly and needs some time to adapt, a recruited NPC administrator said in a low voice, stroking his chin. Then, when can the City Lord end his seclusion? We need to see him! Wang Qi said. I apologize, esteemed ones, the City Lord has not specified a precise time for his seclusion, nor do I know when he will emerge, George said with a face full of regret. Sigh, I hope the City Lord comes out soon. I have a pile of things waiting for his decisions, Wang Qi sighed and shook his head. Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, a week had passed. The City of Hopes Transmission Array had already begun to open to many cities. Tatyana had also acquired her own laboratory within the City of Hope, dedicating all her energy to the research of adhesive nanobots. One day, outside the Protection Black Mist, a middle-aged man in a long robe gazed at the roiling black mist before him, a smile of surprise spreading across his face. This is the place, unbelievable. In such a backward and remote area, there could still exist a divine fragment. Its truly incredible! the middle-aged man muttered to himself, slowly walking toward the Protection Black Mist. No sooner had he approached the Black Mist than a bestial roar could be heard from within, causing his countenance to change dramatically. This is city-level defense, a formidable tactic indeed. As expected, a divine fragment is not so easily obtained! The mans movements stalled, and his eyes flashed brilliantly, trying to discern what lay within the Black Mist. But no matter how hard he tried, he could only see up to ten meters into the Black Mist at most. Penetrating the mist to see what was inside was simply impossible. This defense its something only a main city would possess A drop of cold sweat slid down the forehead of Sosmia; the golden light in his eyes slowly faded as he looked at the rolling Black Mist, his face showing a look of hesitation and struggle. Chapter 1020 - Chapter 1020 Chapter 1022 Necromancer_1 Chapter 1020: Chapter 1022: Necromancer_1 Chapter 1020: Chapter 1022: Necromancer_1 Sosmia was a necromancer, level eighty, possessing the peak combat power of the second-tier. In fact, three years ago, he already had the strength to challenge the third-order combat assessment, but he had not succeeded in the challenge even once. No one can stop me on the path to legendary status Sosmia stared at the churning Protection Black Mist in front of him, his expression gradually becoming ferocious. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He took out a Bone Wand and summoned several Skeleton Soldiers with the combat power of Elite-Level Bosses. These Skeleton Soldiers were over two meters tall, clad in thick magical iron armor, and wielded heavy swords. If not for the black aura of the undead emanating from their bodies, they would look just like human heavy infantry. Sosmia didnt know that the Protection Black Mist had an exit and entrance; he thought it was an unclaimed land. The fluctuations of a God Shard emanated from the depths of this unclaimed territory. With such formidable defenses in place, Sosmia would usually avoid such regions if encountered during normal times, since strong defenses signified that the monsters inside, in terms of both quantity and quality, were not something that someone who had not yet reached third-tier combat power could explore. However, the fluctuations of the God Shard had continuously captured his attention, making him unable to let go. Whether for absorbing it to enhance his own strength, using it to craft his own signature equipment, or trading it with others, acquiring this God Shard could bring immense benefits. Not to mention a peak second-tier existence like him, even those who have reached third-tier combat power, or even Legendary Level, could not resist the allure of a God Shard. You should know that for those who had surpassed the third tier, those at the Legendary Level, Doomsday Coins held no attractions. The items purchasable with Doomsday Coins had become useless to them. They needed to use another currency, Divine Coins, which were made from God Shards. If Sosmia could get his hands on a God Shard, it would represent a colossal fortune for him. It could allow him to easily bypass the bottleneck of the peak of second-tier combat power and reach the third tier. I have failed the third-order combat assessment three times. I absolutely cannot fail again next time! Sosmia whispered, as if to bolster his own courage. Controlling the powerful Skeleton Soldiers, Sosmia slowly approached the Protection Black Mist and soon, his figure disappeared into the black fog. After entering the black fog, Sosmia felt many powerful presences, among them the undead aura he was most familiar with. There are undead creatures here as well? A smile appeared at the corner of Sosmias mouth, knowing that as a necromancer, he was most adept at dealing with undead creatures. Before long, Sosmia sensed that several huge stone golems had surrounded both him and the Skeleton Soldiers he controlled. Each of these stone golem monsters had the strength of a level fifty Elite Boss. Such strength wasnt much for an eighty-level necromancer. At first, he could comfortably control a few Skeleton Soldiers, continuously hunting these stone golems, but soon he noticed something unusual. How can there be so many Sosmia frowned. Even if they were only level fifty Elite Bosses, surpassing a certain number could still pose a threat to him. A few Skeleton Soldiers showed signs of defeat in the face of the incoming stone golem guardians. Although Skeleton Soldiers did not tire, dealing with several stone golems at once was extremely difficult. The magical iron armor they wore had begun to crack, and it wouldnt be long before these painstakingly created Skeleton Soldiers would return to the netherworld. I cant fight this head-on. I must get through quickly! Sosmia thought to himself. Just as he was controlling the Skeleton Soldiers preparing to break through, he suddenly felt a familiar presence. A group of giant skeletons, each towering over ten meters tall, were slowly encircling them. Each of these giant skeletons possessed the strength of a Level 60 Lord-level BOSS. For Sosmia, who had yet to break through to the peak of second-tier combat power, they were an immense threat. But upon sensing these undead creatures, not only did Sosmia not retreat, but a trace of delight also appeared on his face. What an unexpected windfall. I didnt think that such high-grade undead creatures would be hidden here. Most importantly, these undead creatures have no controlling consciousness; they merely act on instinct. Hahaha, its like theyre being given to me as battle pets! Sosmia burst into laughter. He was originally going to continue summoning undead creatures, but he suddenly stopped. Its known that every time he summons undead creatures from his necromantic space, it would consume mental strength. The number of summoned creatures was limited each time, and the stronger the undead creatures, the more mental strength was consumed. Moreover, maintaining their existence in this world also required a considerable expenditure of mental strength. Therefore, although necromancers are a type of mage, they are the ones most lacking in mana. In a short while, over a dozen ten-meter-tall skeleton lords appeared before Sosmia, each wielding a six-meter-long gigantic black bone blade, chopping viciously at the skeleton soldiers. The intense pressure caused the ground around the skeleton soldiers to start cracking. All the stone people attacking the skeleton soldiers began fleeing in all directions. Some of the stone people who couldnt withstand the intense pressure even directly crumbled to pieces. Boom~ The sound of thundering impacts rang out within the Protection Black Mist, and the skeleton soldiers who were struck couldnt be pieced back together into a complete carcass; they all shattered into palm-sized bone fragments. In almost an instant, all the skeleton soldiers were chopped to death, and Sosmia didnt even have the chance to recall them to his necromantic space. A milky-white soul rose from the fragments of the skeleton soldiers, preparing to return to Sosmias necromantic space, but it was promptly sucked into the gaping maw of the skeleton lord that had killed it. How powerful! Sosmia didnt care at all about the loss of a few skeleton soldiers. His eyes flickered with a crimson light as he stared intently at the dozen-plus skeleton lords before him, his face revealing an ecstatic expression. Creatures of the underworld, in the name of Hades, the king of the netherworld, I establish an ancient contract with you Sosmia muttered under his breath. His desiccated right hand tossed aside the bone wand and his fingertips emitted a wisp of black light as he began crafting a large and intricate magic array before him. This was the magic array necromancers use to form contracts with undead creatures. Once the array was completed, it could forcibly bind any undead creature into a summoning contract and incorporate them into ones own necromantic space. However, necromancers could only make contracts with undead creatures whose strength was not weaker than their own. With regards to these Level 60 Lord BOSSes, the chances of Sosmia successfully forming a contract were at best fifty-fifty. Seemingly sensing the threat, the dozen skeleton lords turned around, staring at Sosmia and emitting a silent roar at him, a roar that only the soul could perceive, and even more terrifying than the Banshees Wail ability. However, the magic staff Sosmia had discarded by the side automatically floated up, positioning itself in front of him. At the same time, a transparent screen of light erupted from the staff, firmly protecting Sosmia. Chapter 1021 - Chapter 1021 Chapter 1023 Threat_1 Chapter 1021: Chapter 1023: Threat_1 Chapter 1021: Chapter 1023: Threat_1 These Skeleton Lords posed no threat to Sosmia; rather, they were gifts delivered to his doorstep! One must realize that even as a powerful Necromancer, without materials, it was impossible to summon undead creatures from thin air. This was why mighty Necromancers always strived to cultivate their very own grand necropolis, much like Elemental Mages, who at a certain level, would begin constructing their own Mage Towers. Sosmias grand necropolis had not yet been constructed because in this world, rashly building one would attract too much attention and could lead to a manhunt by all of humanity. After all, the establishment of a grand necropolis required at least the skeletons of over one hundred thousand people. However, due to a fortuitous coincidence, Sosmia had carved out an undead space similar to a Semi-dimensional Plane. Although this space occupied a large part of his Mental Strength limit, its utility was immense. Facing the assault of a dozen Skeleton Lords, Sosmia showed no panic; instead, he calmly began to cast Enslavement Contracts. Under the protective light of the Magic Staff, Sosmia forcibly signed master-servant contracts with each Skeleton Lord. Although together they could pose a threat to him, individually they were no match for this Necromancer at the pinnacle of second-tier Combat Power, hence, the contracts were signed very smoothly. However, the price for successfully signing these contracts was the complete depletion of the mana stored within his staff, rendering him unable to instantly cast any of the nine kinds of undead magic stored in his staff for the next twelve hours. This place truly is my lucky ground! Sosmia said with a smile on his face as he looked at the mighty ten-meter-tall Skeleton Lords, continuing to explore into the Black Mist. In the basement of the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian continuously eroded the fragment of godly relic with his Mental Strength, while Wang Qi and the others waited patiently in the mansion. They could not sense the fluctuations of the godly relic, but they all knew that Song Jian had gone to take the second-tier Combat Power assessment. Seeing that he had gone into seclusion as soon as he returned, they assumed he had passed the assessment and greatly increased his strength, now acclimating to the powerful forces, so everyone waited without showing any signs of impatience but rather conversed with each other in relaxation. Just then, a man in a white robe suddenly showed a hint of change in his expression, looking a little anxious as he took out a palm-sized crystal ball from his inventory and began chanting spells into it. This man was named Liu Zihao, the person in charge of the Astrology Tower in the City of Hope. Among the administrators, he ranked towards the end, but his abilities were not to be underestimated. As Liu Zihao suddenly began to cast spells, all the administrators stopped their conversation and turned their attention towards him. Liu Zihao, an Epic-class professional Divination Master, didnt possess much offensive power, but he excelled at using divination to foresee threats or profitable occurrences in his surroundings. Seer, have you discovered something again? a man of similar age to Liu Zihao curiously asked after he finished casting his spell. I feel a powerful threat Liu Zihao said softly. The fact that he had sensed it meant the threat was not far from them. All were startled, those who felt invincible within Doomsday City gathered around, eager to peer into the crystal ball and see what could be deemed a great threat by Liu Zihao. At this point, there cant be many things left that pose a serious threat to us, right? one of the administrators said with a laugh. Unless that Ancient Red Dragon from before pays us another visit. But then again, what level of strength does that Red Dragon possess? Its completely unfathomable! Unfathomable? Hmph, I think you all didnt even dare to take a good look. I estimate its at least a peak third-tier Combat Power, if not a Legendary Level Giant Dragon. Otherwise, how could it have released such overwhelming Dragon Might? Exactly, I also think its likely Legendary Level. I feel like just one breath of its Dragon Breath could annihilate our city! Stop talking and pay attention, Liu Zihao does have a knack for divination Everyone watched silently as white mist began to tumble within the crystal ball held in Liu Zihaos hands. Soon after, the mist turned black, and in less than a moment, the entire crystal ball was filled with thick black mist. After watching for a long time, the scene inside the crystal ball remained unchanged; aside from the rolling black mist, nothing else could be seen. What is this? A huge threat is just a mass of black mist? Finally, someone couldnt help but speak out. Could it be some sort of monster that can control the black mist? someone guessed. Hey, doesnt it kind of look like the Protection Black Mist outside the city? someone suddenly exclaimed. All were taken aback and looked closely, indeed, the swirling black mist inside the crystal ball did resemble the Protection Black Mist surrounding Doomsday City. Could it be that the Protection Black Mist has undergone some mutation and is now threatening us? Impossible. The Protection Black Mist is merely one of Doomsday Citys original defense mechanisms, an inanimate object. To date, we havent occupied the entirety of Doomsday City or fully controlled the Protection Black Mist. How could it possibly threaten us? I think we should close the Black Mist Passage for now, just in case its coming through there? After the establishment of City of Hope, only one road through the black mist was opened. This was also because a part of City of Hope bordered the Protection Black Mist; otherwise, the system wouldnt have allowed City of Hope to have such a path. As the Vice City Lord, Wang Qi naturally had the authority to open and close the Black Mist Passage at any time. After some operations, he closed the entire passage. The ten-meter-wide road was quickly overtaken by the black mist. However, this did nothing to diminish the sense of threat in Liu Zihaos heart; the crystal ball remained engulfed in dense black mist. If its not the Black Mist Passage, then what is it? Could it be that someone is able to pass through the Protection Black Mist? someone cried out in surprise. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To all the administrators, the idea of an entity capable of crossing the black mist was nearly unthinkable, because the Protection Black Mist was incredibly powerful. Not only was it expansive, but it also suppressed perception. If one were to walk a few dozen meters inside, they would completely lose their way. Moreover, the mist was filled with a corrosive aura, and the area was guarded by countless indescribably powerful bossesChow could anyone possibly traverse through the black mist? Look, there seems to be a figure in the black mist! someone pointed at the crystal ball and shouted. Everyone looked towards the crystal ball, and sure enough, there appeared to be a figure clad in a long black robe, face concealed within a hood, holding a bone wand, and slowly making his way through the dense black mist. Suddenly, the figure stopped walking, as if he had sensed someone watching. Slowly, he lowered his hood, revealing a pair of crimson eyes that looked up into the emptiness. To those watching, it seemed as though he was looking back at them through the crystal ball. Interesting Sosmyas dry cheeks revealed a trace of a smile. He hadnt expected that someone would be able to spy on him while he was amidst the black mist. It seemed that acquiring the shard of divinity was going to require some effort after all. Chapter 1022 - Chapter 1022 Chapter 1024 Invasion_1 Chapter 1022: Chapter 1024: Invasion_1 Chapter 1022: Chapter 1024: Invasion_1 Seeing those blood-red eyes within the black mist, even through the crystal ball, everyone felt an intense wave of evil rushing towards them. Damn it, this kind of presence is not something we can deal with I feel its strength is not as great as the ancient Red Dragon we encountered before, but its stronger than all of us present, I fear no one but the city lord can match it! Nonsense, how could we, who only possess first-tier combat power, possibly deal with a being that can penetrate the Protection Black Mist? Notify the City Defense Army to be on alert, activate the Magic Crystal Railguns, and be ready to fire at any moment. Initiate first-level defense! Wang Qi issued a series of orderly commands. The entire City of Hope, like a massive machine, slowly started to come to life, the Transmission Array was temporarily shut down, and one by one, hired NPC members of the City Defense Army took to the walls, while the massive Magic Crystal Railguns began to enter the energy-charging state. My lord, I believe that with the means we have at our disposal now, we can only temporarily stop it, not drive it back Liu Zihao whispered to Wang Qi. As a fortune teller, Liu Zihao could accurately predict the outcome of every event, which was extremely helpful for Wang Qi, helping him make judgments beneficial to the City of Hope. Are you saying that the City of Hope might be destroyed because of it? Wang Qi asked in a low voice, his brows deeply furrowed. No, what I mean is, we need to hold it off, the longer the better! Liu Zihaos forehead veins bulged, and an uncomfortable expression appeared on his face as his pupils became covered with a faint layer of white. Its formidable, but it has not reached the point where it can destroy the city; we still have a chance of survival! Liu Zihaos body began to tremble slightly as he continued, The city lords strength is enough to deal with it. As long as we can hold on until the city lord finishes his retreat, we can get through this crisis No sooner had he finished speaking than Liu Zihaos eyes rolled back and his body went limp, collapsing to the ground. Wang Qi caught him in his arms and instructed the servants in the City Lord Mansion to take Liu Zihao down to rest. Every time he used his ability, it drained all of Liu Zihaos energy. Sometimes, to make an accurate prediction, he would even consume his Vitality Points, and this kind of consumption was permanent; that is to say, each time he made an accurate prediction, Liu Zihaos maximum Vitality Points would be permanently reduced. Huh, does this mean that every time the City of Hope faces a crisis, we can only rely on Song Jian? Wang Qis face was grim, and he felt somewhat exhausted, Try to delay as much as possible. I hope the city lord can come out soon Boom~ A rumble came from afar, shaking even the ground of the City Lord Mansion. The railgun, that was the railgun firing, the enemy has appeared! Lets go to the city wall and see who dares to challenge the City of Hope alone! All the administrators left the City Lord Mansion and rushed toward the wall. Wang Qi was the last one to arrive at the city wall. Beyond the towering wall lay the ruins of a city yet to be captured. Several skeleton warriors, nearly as tall as the wall, were slowly approaching it. A man in a black robe, holding a Bone Wand, stood surrounded by the skeleton warriors, a hundred meters away from the city wall. Underneath his hood, a pair of blood-red eyes shone with an eerie light. The figure shown in the crystal ball Wang Qis heart sank. Sosmia looked up at the tall city walls, a hint of surprise in his eyes. Is this a human city? This didnt match what he had anticipated; he thought it was a ruined city devoid of human life. I thought my enemies were a bunch of monsters, but instead, its a bunch of humans, hahaha Sosmia suddenly burst into laughter. For a Necromancer, what could be more thrilling than stumbling upon an unknown human city? To Sosmia, this city was an unexplored treasure trove; all humans were material for creating undead creatures. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Skeletal warriors, wraiths, Death Knights, an endless supply of research material right before meCperhaps this citys population is enough to let me construct a top-level grand graveyard! Sosmia laughed heartily. As Sosmia reveled in his joy, a deafening roar erupted, and a colossal skeleton less than ten meters away from him was struck by a beam of light. The ten-meter-tall massive figure was pulverized into dust in an instant. Magic Crystal Railgun? A look of shock crossed Sosmias face. A city defense cannon of this caliber was only possessed by the most prominent cities. How could this seemingly newly established human city possess such a formidable weapon? Although he had reached Second-tier Peak Combat Power, the Magic Crystal Railgun was still a threat to him. A direct hit would not instantly kill him like the large skeletons, but Sosmia would still be severely wounded. With this in mind, Sosmias figure instantly turned into a black mist and slowly faded from the spot. Just as his figure disappeared, another beam struck where he had just been, blasting a huge crater into the ground. Boom, boom, boom~ The thunderous blasts of the Magic Crystal Railguns sounded one after another, and Sosmia, hidden in the void, had a terribly grim expression. The dozen or so skeletal warriors that he had managed to recruit were decimated by half in the instant he hid. How can there be so many Magic Crystal Railguns? Could the city have a Magic Crystal Mine? Sosmia roared in anger. With a thought, the remaining five or six skeletal warriors were all taken into his undead space. Gathering so many tall skeletal warriors at once gave him the sensation that his undead space was about to burst. He hurriedly released a dozen ordinary skeletal warriors to meet their demise, to clear some space. Hmph, as long as I can transform this city into a grand graveyard, I can have as many undead creatures as I want! Sosmias eyes gleamed with excitement as he surged toward the City of Hope like a gust of wind. Though the City of Hope had the Magic Crystal Railguns, its other defense measures were too few. Sosmia turned into a gust of wind, easily swept over the tall city walls, and entered the City of Hope. Everyone was anxiously looking outside the city, completely unaware that Sosmia had already made his way into the City of Hope. The most crucial task now is to secure the god shards. Once I have them, Ill spread a plague through this city and transform the entire place into a city of the undead! Sosmia scanned over the bustling cityscape from midair, his excitement intensifying. After briefly sensing the location of the god shards in midair, Sosmia stirred up a cold wind and flew towards the City Lord Mansion, where Song Jian was. Chapter 1023 - Chapter 1023 Chapter 1025 Disappearance_1 Chapter 1023: Chapter 1025: Disappearance_1 Chapter 1023: Chapter 1025: Disappearance_1 ` Has he disappeared, were we able to drive him away? someone squinted, looking toward the still unoccupied ruins of Doomsday City in the distance. Maybe, even if hes immensely powerful, facing so many Magic Crystal Railguns, hes probably been forced to retreat for now another persons lips curled into a smile. Activate all detection methods, search for that guys location! Wang Qis face remained grave, looking at the big pit in the distance, he knew that the Magic Crystal Railguns of the City of Hope hadnt caused any harm to the Mage, theyd only killed a few of his summons. Just then, from the direction of the City Lord Mansion, suddenly came a low roar, and the ground began to tremble slightly as if something was rising from beneath. Its Alex, that guys attacking the City Lord Mansion! Wang Qi immediately realized, shouting loudly. Everyone was shocked, they hadnt expected the Mage to have already reached the City Lord Mansion, already engaged in bloody combat with the mansions defense, the blood servant treant, Devil Vine. City of Hope, City Lord Mansion! Almost all blood servants were running toward the direction of the City Lord Mansion. The blood servant treant, Devil Vine, Alex, had already stood up from the Spirit Field, its thick roots congealed into two stout legs, branches into two strong arms, and on its body, a Devil Vine tougher than reinforced steel served as its weapon, brandishing it fiercely at a shadowy figure in mid-air. Its truly amazing that someone, no, this is some sort of peculiar creature, has discovered my presence a hoarse voice resounded in mid-air. The shadowy fog churned, condensing into a figure in a black robe in mid-air, a Bone Wand in hand, viciously pointed at Alex, when suddenly a black bolt of lightning, like a long arrow, shot toward Alex. Boom~ The Devil Vine traced an arc in the air, viciously lashing onto the black lightning; after a thunderous noise, the Devil Vine let out a sharp scream, and green sap splattered through the air, clearly having sustained severe damage from the strike. The injury to the Devil Vine seemed to enrage Alex, as its right hand swung at the shadowy figure, the Mage, in mid-air. Its originally stout arm instantaneously split apart, transforming into dozens of whip-like tendrils the thickness of a human arm. Cover the Heavens! A roar erupted from Alexs body. The dozens of tendrils shooting toward the shadowy figure instantly spread out like a spiders web, completely enveloping the Mage. At the same time, clouds of green poisonous fog began to emanate from the tendrils, engulfing the entire area, with countless tiny branches piercing into the Mages body, draining life force while continuously releasing corrosive energy. This is really The Mage, looking at the dense mass of branches piercing into his body, a dry face revealing an odd smile: A novel experience, your attack makes me feel like Im still alive! Its an experience Im rather reluctant to give up The Mage even let down his defenses, allowing more branches to pierce into his body, and soon he resembled a porcupine, covered in wooden spikes. Alex desperately tried to absorb the life energy within the Mages body, but no matter how hard it tried, no trace of life energy flowed out. Quickly, all the wooden spikes piercing into the Mage were tinged with a faint grey, the color spreading rapidly along the spikes toward Alexs branches. The grey energy kept corroding the branches spread out by Alex, and soon it threatened to reach its core. This made Alex feel threatened, and a thunderous cracking sounded through the air. Bang, bang, bang ` As if steel rebar had snapped, all the branches disconnected from Alexs core in an instant, leaving only a bare stub where his once robust right hand had been. The tree branches, eroded by the gray energy in midair, seemed to develop a consciousness of their own, coalescing and intertwining, forming a tree creature more than two meters tall, radiating an aura of undead gray. Hmm, quite a quick response Sosmya glanced at the newly born undead tree creature before him and said to Alex. Even with the Devil Vine, Alex had only the strength of a peak first-order combatant, no match for Sosmya. This bolstered Sosmyas confidence in obtaining the fragments of divinity even further. Soon, Sosmya sensed the citys guards starting to converge on the City Lord Mansion, his expression shifted as he shook his head and said, Playtime is over. Shouldnt the master of this castle make an appearance now? If you willingly hand over the divine fragments and save me the trouble, I might allow you to continue ruling this city! Of course, that would be as an undead creature supervising the grand cemetery for me, Sosmya added in his mind. Just then, the bloodthirsty, poison tree suddenly let out a roar, swinging its unharmed left arm like a giant axe, striking at Sosmya. In an instant, the robust left arm transformed into a giant dragon tens of meters long, bearing down on Sosmyas head. A deep howling sound erupted, the sonic boom causing people even hundreds of meters away to feel dizzy and disoriented. Sosmyas expression changed, and his body instantly turned into a cloud of black mist again, Alexs left arm piercing through the mist, tearing it apart with its powerful force. Boom~ A loud noise followed; Alexs left arm had struck down hard onto the street near the City Lord Mansion, leaving a huge crack tens of meters long on the ground, grinding the bricks into rubble, and shattering the glass windows of nearby shops into fine dust in an instant. The dispersed black mist tumbled in the air for a long time before it finally came together again, taking the human form of Sosmya once more. Now, Sosmya bore a wound over a foot long on his left arm, slowly emitting a faint green aura. No blood flowed from the wound. Instead, green patterns, like tiny branches, radiated from it, slowly spreading outward. Interesting, your attack contains the force of space Sosmyas inner fury blazed, yet a hint of a smile appeared on his face. A gray undead aura began to seep from his body, and a series of low, eerie chants echoed above the City Lord Mansion. Sosmya was ready to unleash the Undead Catastrophe directly, intending to destroy the Mansion utterly and infect every person in the city with the Catastrophes plague, turning them into undead beings. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But at that moment, Sosmyas actions suddenly froze. He realized the divine fragment, which he had felt within his senses all along, had vanished abruptly, as if the previous sensation was nothing but an illusion. How, how can this be Stunned, Sosmyas face showed his astonishment as he turned his head toward where the divine fragment had disappeared. Chapter 1024 - Chapter 1024 Chapter 1026 Persistence_1 Chapter 1024: Chapter 1026: Persistence_1 Chapter 1024: Chapter 1026: Persistence_1 ` Sosmias gaze was fixed on Manor Castle, the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, Song Jians safe house. The aura of the god fragment had vanished, only possible if it had been absorbed; otherwise, even if placed into a spatial pocket similar to a dimensional space, it would still emit its unique energy fluctuations. Damn it, how could it be so fast! Sosmias expression was terribly gloomy. Emerging from the Protection Black Mist, he was initially overjoyed to find the City of Hope, thinking of creating his own vast graveyard. But he hadnt noticed that since the energy fluctuations of the god fragment originated from this city, there was a high chance it had already been obtained and was being absorbed by someone. It was only after he noticed the disappearance of the god fragments energy fluctuations that he suddenly realized this point, and he couldnt help feeling a bit of regret. If I had known, I should have just destroyed this place and secured the god fragment first Sosmia was seething with rage, feeling like the prey that was in his mouth had just flown away, suddenly filled with the impulse to destroy the world. However, at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared above the City Lord Mansion. Within the range of the safe house, Song Jian could teleport at will; this was his domain, where he could control everything. Second-tier peak? Song Jian was startled. Although he couldnt see Sosmias level, he was quite familiar with the aura emitted by a second-tier peak, having encountered second-tier and even third-tier powerhouses in other worlds before. I didnt expect it, but the god fragment actually lured in a big fish! Song Jian laughed. The energy fluctuations of the god fragment did not spread infinitely but had a certain range; only the strong within this range could sense its existence. Song Jian had originally thought that the speed at which his Mental Strength was eroding the god fragment was fast enough, yet it still attracted the covetous eyes of others. At this time, Alex conveyed a feeling of grievance and plea for help to Song Jian, who looked down and saw that Alex, the Bloody Ghoul Poison Tree, looked quite miserable. Nearly half of its branches and leaves were broken, vanished out of sight, and the remaining branches were almost bare, the surface of its body also exuded a strong smell of death, appearing as if it was about to wither. Although Song Jian knew that Alexs vitality was strong, capable of regenerating from just a piece of root system, he had a clear sense of the recent battle from within the basement. If it werent for Alex, the entire Manor Castle might have been destroyed by Sosmia, and he wouldnt have been able to mark the god fragment with his own imprint so smoothly. Alright, dont be sad; I will take revenge for you, Song Jian said to Alex. Alex was originally Song Jians most potent support, but as time went by, the Stone Men and the Black Dragon were able to fight alongside Song Jian, their strength continually increasing. Alex, however, had always been guarding Manor Castle. Although its strength increased over time, this growth was slow compared to Song Jians progress. You are Sosmia stared at Song Jian. Seeing that he was just a level fifty human who had just stepped into second tier combat power, he breathed a sigh of relief. But before he could finish his sentence, a furious shout full of murderous intent rang out in mid-air. Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Thousand Swords Art! In an instant, countless semi-transparent Spirit Swords materialized above Manor Castle, each blade engulfed in dark red Red Lotus Karma Fire. Seeing the sight before him, a blank moment flashed through Sosmias mind. He couldnt believe his eyes that his opponent possessed such a terrifying skill. Legendary ability Fear flickered in Sosmias eyes as he instantly morphed into a cloud of dark mist, attempting to flee. ` However, after he morphed into dark mist, countless spirit swords burning with flames traced arcs through the air. Such dense arrays of spirit swords somehow managed not to collide with one another, drawing mysterious trajectories in the sky. The speed at which Sosmia transformed into black mist was not fast, and before he could escape ten meters, he was surrounded by innumerable spirit swords. A Karmic Fire Red Lotus cage trapped him in mid-air. Forced to reveal his human form, Sosmias withered face squeezed out a smile, and he hurriedly said, Perhaps theres some misunderstanding between us Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before he could finish, a dazzling red lotus slowly bloomed in mid-air. The petals of the red lotus and the green leaves were all emitting a blinding light. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, realizing that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation now seemed more vivid and concrete than before, with every petal and the veins on each lotus leaf clearly visible, as if a real red lotus was blooming. Is this because the level of the Thousand Swords Art has increased, or is it because Suddenly, Song Jian recalled the skill Sword Qi Manifestation that he had previously learned. The Lotus Sword Formation is also evolved from Sword Qi! Song Jian finally understood. Boom~ Roaring came from within the Red Lotus Sword Array, Sosmia having apparently given up on negotiation, and begin using brute force to break free. Rich Undead energy filled the sword formation, but not a trace escaped. The Red Lotus Sword Arrays power has increased by at least 30% compared to before, and its also sturdier. If it were like before, he might really have been able to break free A smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth as he fixed his gaze on the Red Lotus Sword Array, wanting to witness the subsequent changes. Within the Red Lotus Sword Array, Sword Qi kept slashing at Sosmia, which he continuously blocked by summoning undead creatures, disregarding the conservation of mental strength. Sosmia, exerting his full power, constantly called forth undead from the undead realm to shield himself from the streams of Sword Qi. After what seemed like an eternity, the sword formation finally began to change. Sosmias cheek was slashed with a three-inch-long sword mark. Seeing the sword formation undergoing changes, Sosmia finally revealed a trace of smile. Ive held on, hahaha, I finally withstood it! Sosmia laughed maniacally. At this moment, his undead realm was almost depleted, with nearly ten years worth of accumulated undead creatures exhausted, leaving only seven or eight ten-meter-tall skeleton guards. Damn it, once I break free, Ill turn every person in this entire city into undead servants! Sosmia said with a pained expression. Just then, the Red Lotus Sword Array began to slowly close in. Sosmias face drastically changed, the ordeal was not yet over! This must be the ultimate move. As long as I withstand this, I can escape! Sosmia roared ferociously, summoning all his skeleton guards to completely surround himself. A few of the skeleton guards began to hold hands and form a circle. A crackling sound came from their bones as they twisted and intertwined with each other, and in a short time, a circular bone cage firmly protected Sosmia within. PS: Thanks to The Speeding Snail for the 500 Qidian coins tip~ Chapter 1025 - Chapter 1025 Chapter 1027 Sword Qi Stone Tower_1 Chapter 1025: Chapter 1027: Sword Qi Stone Tower_1 Chapter 1025: Chapter 1027: Sword Qi Stone Tower_1 You cant kill me! Sosmia felt the Sword Qi growing thicker and let out a low growl as he looked at the rolling red Sword Qi surrounding him. The dense white bones, divided into three layers, completely enveloped Sosmia as if they were three sturdy shields. Each bone exuded a rich aura of the undead, making them stronger than so-called magic iron. This was Sosmias most defensively powerful necromantic spell. The Red Lotus Sword Formation slowly closed, and a long sword was forged in the sky, slashing down through the confluence of red lotuses. The piercing sound of cutting through the air only exploded after the sword entered the red lotuses, echoing over the skyline of the City of Hope. After the long sword slashed down, it slowly faded away along with the Red Lotus Sword Formation, leaving behind a disheveled Sosmia in a sorry state. By then, all that was left around Sosmia was Bone Powder. The seven or eight ten-meter-tall skeletal guards, which had been transformed into bone defenses, were annihilated by the slash, all ground into dust. Even Sosmias robe was split in two, revealing his desiccated body. Sosmia had long become an undead creature, with no flesh and blood left, only a layer of tough skin wrapping his iron-like bones. However, at this moment, Sosmia had a huge wound running from his left shoulder to his right waist, almost cleaving him in half. From the wound, one could even see several smooth, pitch-black broken bones. If he were a regular human, such a wound would surely have been fatal or, at the very least, seriously debilitating, rendering one unable to move. Without immediate treatment, the only outcome would be death by blood loss. However, Sosmias crimson eyes shone with a brilliant light, and his face bore a madly arrogant expression as he laughed loudly. His hoarse voice could be heard clearly even hundreds of meters away, on the city walls. Hehehe, hehehehe, hahahaha! Ive withstood it, Im not dead, such a skill could never kill me, hahahaha! In that final moment, as the long sword destroyed all the bones around his body, Sosmia had begun to despair. He had already died once and knew the terror of death intimately. As an undead creature, another death would mean complete annihilation, even his soul imprint would vanish without a trace. Humans, you cant kill me! A fiendish smile spread across Sosmias face as he stared at Song Jian and growled in a low voice, I will spread a devastating plague throughout your city. Soon, not a single living person will remain in this City of Hope, all will become my undead minions. And you, you Just then, Sosmia suddenly noticed something strangeChe realized he was enveloped in a vast shadow, as if there were something huge above him Damn it! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Sosmia looked up, he nearly lost his soul in fright. There was a gigantic hand with a diameter of dozens of meters forming above him, continually gathering together. Streams of Sword Qi interlaced within this palm, merging into it, and the lines on the palm were as distinct as if they belonged to the hand of a deity! Damn it, how can this be! Sosmia didnt even know when the opponent had cast this skill and put all his effort into trying to resist. Boom~ A cloud of smoke exploded, and dozens of black smoke streams shot out like arrows in all directions. This was Sosmias ace black magic, similar to a disintegration spell. It required unleashing all of his undead power, and even after using it, he would be weakened for three days. But this spells power was immense. Any creature touched by these black smoke streams would be tainted with the undead aura. Even a spot no larger than a fingernail would be continuously eroded by the undead aura. Over time, the subject would eventually turn into an undead creature, with no cure available. Moreover, the most terrifying aspect was that even if you cut away the flesh tainted with the undead aura, it wouldnt remove the corruption. The undead aura infected the soul, not the flesh C the flesh was merely a manifestation. Sosmia had once used this tactic, turning an entire thousand-man squad of human knights into undead creatures, and was for a time wanted by human cities. However, his purpose in using this tactic at the moment was not to harm others, but to flee. His core consciousness was hidden within one of those dozens of black smoke trails. As long as he could escape the area covered by the Sword Qi palm imprint, he would survive! Yet, what terrified Sosmia was that the dozens of black smoke trails could only scurry within the area overshadowed by the palm imprint, utterly unable to escape. It was as if there was an invisible barrier segregating the region where he was. Boom~ With a loud bang, the palm fiercely struck down, sinking the ground several feet. A gigantic palm imprint crushed all the buildings on a street outside the City Lord Mansion into powder, causing the corners of Song Jians mouth to involuntarily twitch twice. The power of the Thousand Swords Art was immense, causing great disturbance and even greater destruction. The loss of just this one streets buildings was probably already over ten million Doomsday Coins! The Sword Qi palm imprint slowly dissipated, revealing a gigantic imprint on the street, with the surrounding flagstones all shattered and the soil compacted as hard as rock. In the very center of the imprint, a figure-shaped stain was etched into the hardened soil, as if it were a birthmark. Not dead yet? Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. He had surmounted thirty levels to kill his opponent, yet there wasnt a hint of an increase in Experience Points? Even a supreme-level BOSS would not survive under the Sword Qi Palm Imprint of the Thousand Swords Art, but since Sosmia was thirty levels above Song Jian, the damage from the Thousand Swords Art, despite the enhancement from the Sword Qi manifestation skill, would be somewhat weakened due to the level suppression. All of Sosmias bones were pulverized, his body long eroded by the power of the undead and harder than demonic iron, but now it lay in ruins. Sosmia, having sustained grievous injuries on top of casting a disintegration-style dark spell, was now merely a hairs breadth away from complete death. A wisp of black soul drifted up from what was left of Sosmias completely shattered body. As a Necromancer, he had long ceased requiring a body to exist. Sosmia, now similar to a ghostly specter, had greatly diminished in strength. Nonetheless, he was one of the few Song Jian had seen who could survive the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, which even earned Song Jians admiration. You are quite strong, its a shame! Song Jian said, shaking his head regretfully as he stared at Sosmia. Do you think you have defeated me? Sosmia, now a specter, glared fiercely at Song Jian, wishing he could tear his opponent to pieces. This attempt to steal had failed disastrously, not only failing to gain a shard of divinity but also suffering severe injuries. He had intended to pass the Fourth Tier combat power assessment, but now, he had lost that chance! The irritation in Sosmias heart was beyond words, but he also knew that with his heavy injuries, he was no match for Song Jian, after all, it had only taken his opponent one move to critically wound him. Just as he prepared to flee, another shadow appeared overhead, plunging him immediately into despair as he tremulously looked up. Above him, a massive Sword Qi Stone Tower was continuously emanating endless Sword Qi in all directions. The fourth stage of the Thousand Swords Art, the Sword Qi Stone Tower! No! Sosmia let out a despairing scream, no longer able to escape, he could only watch helplessly as the Stone Tower descended from the skies, bearing down upon him. Chapter 1026 - Chapter 1026 Chapter 1028 Final Chapter_1 Chapter 1026: Chapter 1028: Final Chapter_1 Chapter 1026: Chapter 1028: Final Chapter_1 ` Just as the Sword Qi Stone Tower descended from the sky and suppressed Sosmia, a voice suddenly rang out in Song Jians mind. This voice resembled the systems notification sound, yet it was distinctly different. Suppress, or devour? Song Jian: Huh? A moment later, that voice echoed in his mind again, this time seemingly with impatience: Suppress, or devour? Song Jians gaze involuntarily fell on the distant Sword Qi Stone Tower, which was over ten meters in diameter, feeling as if the voice was emanating from the tower itself. This is only the evolution of my Sword Qi, so why does it feel like it has its own consciousness? Could it be that the Mental Strength is eroding the divine fragment too rapidly, causing hallucinations? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Just as the voice repeated for the third time, now slightly angry, Song Jian, as if possessed, responded in his mind: Devour! Boom~ The Sword Qi Stone Tower roared, and Song Jian saw the first floors tower gate open; a shattered black soul was sucked into the first level. Then, with a snap, the gate closed tightly again. From within the tower came Sosmias terrified roar, but the sound became fainter and fainter, eventually disappearing altogether as the Sword Qi Stone Tower vanished. Devouring time, three hours and seven minutes, estimated proficiency gain: 8% The voice sounded again in Song Jians mind, this time seemingly with a hint of pleasure. Proficiency, is it for the Thousand Swords Art? Can devouring enemies increase my proficiency? A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Song Jians face. It was well known that as the Thousand Swords Arts level got higher, it became increasingly difficult to find skills that could increase its proficiency. Now, at level nine, even gold-quality skills could add only a very small amount of proficiency. The proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art had already reached 98%, and once it increased by another level, gold-tier skills would no longer contribute to its proficiency; instead, it would require epic-tier skills. As for now, epic-tier skills were priceless; when one occasionally surfaced, it demanded an astronomical price. Even though Song Jian was the City Lord of the City of Hope, he couldnt possibly use the entire citys construction fund to buy an epic-tier skill for himself. Whats more, after the Thousand Swords Art reached level ten, it wouldnt be possible to increase its level with just a single epic-tier skill; at least ten or more were needed to advance one level. Now that devouring enemies could increase proficiency, this was a relief for Song Jian. The Thousand Swords Art was his most powerful form of attack, and if it couldnt be improved over time, then there would come a time when the skills power wouldnt keep up with his increasing strength. However, this method isnt easy either. To increase the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art by devouring enemies, they must at least withstand the evolution into a Sword Qi Stone Tower After pondering for a moment, Song Jian couldnt help but sigh. Even level fifty sovereign-tier bosses didnt possess the strength to withstand the Sword Qi Stone Tower; let alone other creatures from Doomsday City. It would take at least a second-tier pinnacle or even third-tier combat power enemy to increase proficiency, Song Jian thought to himself. But such enemies were not only powerful but also had countless tricks up their sleeves. If not killed, they would bring endless trouble to himself and the City of Hope. Forget it, Ill cross that bridge when I come to it. At least now I have another way to increase the level of the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian shook his head, looking at the severely damaged streets and buildings in front of him, his headache started to return. Wang Qi took care of all the aftermath. After calming the residents of the city, all the high-level officials of the City of Hope gathered in the City Lord Mansions conference room. ` This invasion exposed many problems of the City of Hope; the foremost was the Protection Black Mist. We originally believed no one could traverse the thousands of kilometers of Protection Black Mist to enter the City of Hope, yet, to our surprise, a mere second tier peak Necromancer possessed such strength. Then for enemies higher than second tier, like third tier or even Legendary tier, the Protection Black Mist was almost like having no defenses at all. We should have realized this point when that ancient Red Dragon visited, Wang Qi said in a deep voice, but at that time, we were all awed by its power and did not consider this aspect Besides not being able to fully rely on the Protection Black Mist for defense, our city walls also have significant flaws. Although the Magic Crystal Railguns are powerful, if the enemy has other means, they can still easily enter the city I think the sewer system beneath the city is also a risk; a large part of the sewer system under the City of Hope territory is connected to the old district of Doomsday City One problem after another was laid out on the table, and everyone actively discussed and negotiated solutions. Song Jian sat in the main seat, but his thoughts had already entered the Shattered Divine Realm. The current state of the Shattered Divine Realm was completely transformed compared to when he first acquired it; it was no longer desolate and bleak, on the verge of collapse. Green mountains and clear waters, lakes and medicinal herbsCapart from the almost nonexistent wildlife, the Divine Realm now resembled a hidden paradise. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was all due to the divine fragment that had restored the entire Divine Country, and after the restoration, the remaining divine fragment turned into a bright sun, suspended high above the Divine Country. The entire Divine Country covers an area of just over fifty square kilometers, equivalent to a giant island Song Jians spirit drifted above the Divine Country, gazing down upon the entire land. At that moment, the Divine Country was enveloped by a transparent barrier. Beyond the barrier was the endless Abyss, and from the edges of the Divine Country, bits of gravel would sometimes break off and plunge into the Abyss. This was because Song Jian lacked Divine Flame, incapable of sustaining the existence of the Divine Country. Relying only on the energy of the divine fragments, he could only repair the damage to the Divine Country and delay its collapse. Considering the rate of this collapse, I fear that in a few hundred years, this Divine Country will completely disintegrate unless I acquire more divine fragments or even condense my divine nature and ignite the Divine Flame Song Jian thought to himself. But compared to finding divine fragments, condensing his divine nature, and igniting the Divine Flame, the difficulty was clearly much greater. That was the headache of possessing godly items without being a deity; even if one had them, one didnt have the right to keep them for long, and in the end, nothing would remain. Is this why mortals arent qualified to covet the possessions of the gods? Song Jian couldnt help but give a wry smile. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt someone calling him in the conference room. City Lord, City Lord, do you think this matter deserves our attention? Moreover, the preliminary work for these infrastructure projects is already prepared; we need your authorization, Wang Qis voice echoed in Song Jians ear, immediately pulling his spirit back to the conference room. Yes, lets follow what everyone has discussed Song Jian nodded expressionlessly. Just then, a thunderous explosion like sound suddenly rang out in the ears of all the players, causing everyones expression to change. System Announcement: Abyssal Hell player Doru has completed the epic quest, The Will of the Demon King! Acquired the Abyssal Demon Kings inheritance. System Announcement: Abyssal Demon King Doru has gained the ability to create an Abyssal Passage. Expansion pack Abyssal Shadows enters the final chapter Abyssal Invasion. All players, please prepare yourself! PS: Thank you to Speeding Snail for the 500 Qidian coins reward~ Chapter 1027 - Chapter 1027 Chapter 1029 Decision_1 Chapter 1027: Chapter 1029: Decision_1 Chapter 1027: Chapter 1029: Decision_1 The Abyssal Passage has opened? Everyones heart tightened, this was the prelude to war! If it were just a game, no one would care; in fact, they would be thrilled, for a new gaming feature had emerged. But in this game, people could actually die! City Lord, we should quickly occupy all the remaining areas of Doomsday City, otherwise Wang Qi immediately said. Song Jian suddenly realized that in the old district of Doomsday City, there were still many Abyssal Shadow instances. These instances were essentially bridgeheads of Abyssal Hell in the game world, which would eventually be breached one by one by the people from Abyssal Hell, turning them into Abyssal Passages. How many Abyssal Shadow instances are left in the old district, and how many are there in the wilderness around the city? Song Jian promptly asked. One must know that besides the old district of Doomsday City, there were many Abyssal Shadow instances in the wilderness. The entire game world was filled with countless such instances, a disaster that was inevitable. The old district still has one third of its area, with five third-level Abyssal Shadow instances and three fourth-level ones, which is not a big problem. But the Abyssal Shadow instances outside the Protection Black Mist, just within a ten-kilometer range, there are more than twenty Wang Qi said with an unsightly expression as he checked the information in his hand. How many of these instances have been cleared? Song Jian inquired. Most are in the hands of players, who, after occupying them, charge an entrance fee of about three hundred Doomsday Coins per person! Wang Qi replied. Most of these Abyssal Shadow instances had a cooldown period before they could be entered again. After entering one, there would be a cooldown of several hours or even days. Even so, there were players who controlled five or six Abyssal Shadow entry permissions, earning tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins a day just from entrance fees! Negotiate with those players who have occupied the instances; once the Abyssal Passage opens, the instances they control will become worthless as exit points. See if we can buy them all at a low price and then destroy them outright! Song Jian suggested. Depending on the level of the Abyssal Shadow instance, the level of the open Abyss Passage varied, as did the number of creatures that could pass through at once. The lower the level of the instance, the higher the level of Abyssal creatures that could not pass through. Some powerful lord-level Abyssal creatures could only come and go through a fourth-level or higher Abyss Passage. Like the only level five instance in the city center earlier, it could open the largest Abyss Passage, allowing even Demon King-level Abyssal creatures to pass. Okay, Ill take care of it! Wang Qi nodded. The fewer Abyssal Passages around the City of Hope, the safer the future would be. We also need to take over the old district as soon as possible. That way, the citys previous defense systems can all be utilized. The Protection Black Mist is currently only in a passive defense state; once activated, even those with third-order Combat Power may not be able to easily enter! Song Jian said after some thought. Understood. In at most two weeks, the entire Doomsday City will be occupied and become the City of Hope! Wang Qi nodded and said, By then, the city will be able to accommodate millions of people, but the pressure on defenses will be immense! After all, the larger the city, the longer the walls, and the more defense forces required. Try to recruit as many NPC guards as possible, and build more Magic Crystal Railguns. Also, how is the mining of the Magic Crystal Mine going? Song Jian asked. Very smoothly. We can mine about three hundred kilograms of Magic Crystal Ore a day! Wang Qi replied. Magic Crystals are strategic resources that never circulate on the market. Apart from making Magic Crystal Railguns and ammunition, many areas such as alchemy, enchanting, and forging require the use of Magic Crystals. No matter how much is mined, Magic Crystals are always in a state of short supply. A group of people had been meeting all morning, and once they had settled various matters, everyone dispersed, and Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief. He had never had any experience as a manager, usually leaving matters to others. In fact, the actual executor of Doomsday City was Wang Qi. If not for holding the City Lord seal and thus having such delegated authority, it would not have taken long for Song Jians position as City Lord to become nothing but a title. In the Shattered Divine Realm, a woman dressed in white stood motionless on a lush grassland, gazing up at the orb of light above her head. That was the sun, evolved from a fragment of godhood; although smaller than a regular sun, it provided more than enough light and warmth for the Divine Country, which was only fifty to sixty square kilometers in size. The Divine Country was bound to Song Jian. With a single thought, he could survey the entire Divine Country. If any abnormality arose within it, it couldnt escape his notice. Yet this woman in white stood openly on the grasslands of the Divine Country, and Song Jian was completely unaware, as if she didnt exist at all. After a long while, a deep sigh sounded, and the womans figure slowly vanished from the spot, as if she had never been there. Song Jian always had great trust in the system and hadnt noticed that within his own Divine Country, there was a presence he knew nothing about. Having been in meetings all morning, Song Jian felt extremely weary as if chopping monsters non-stop for a day and a night was less exhausting. There was still some time before the Abyssal Passage opened. This time was given for players in the game world to prepare, as well as for Abyssal players to construct the Abyss Passage. At this moment in Abyssal Hell, every individual, whether player or other Abyssal creature, let out earth-shaking roars the moment they received the system announcement. They had long awaited this moment, with many longing to return to the game world. Compared to the game world, the resources in Abyssal Hell were miserably scarce. Almost everyone was given a task to collect resources. Rewards varied according to the amount of resources gathered, essentially gathering the entire force of the Abyss to build the Abyss Passage. Doru became the hero of Abyssal Hell. His name was sung by many Abyssal NPCs. With the seven great Abyssal Demon Kings fallen, and now Doru having acquired the Abyssal Demon King inheritance, perhaps he could unify Abyssal Hell in the future and become the sole ruler. However, Doru was currently frowning in an abandoned palace, staring at a fiery throne. Some force had guided him to the Guardian Temple of the Abyss, which Song Jian had once visited. The Abyssal Demon Kings inheritance lay upon this fiery throne. But what troubled Doru was that the fiery throne before him bore the inheritance of seven different Abyssal Demon Kings, each at least of legendary rank, leaving him in a state of indecision. The spectral images of the Abyssal Demon Kings floated in the air, intently watching Doru, awaiting his choice. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This, this is truly a painful bliss; which Demon King inheritance should I choose? Dorus mouth twitched slightly, finding it difficult to make a decision at that moment. Chapter 1028 - Chapter 1028 Chapter 1030 Influence_1 Chapter 1028: Chapter 1030: Influence_1 Chapter 1028: Chapter 1030: Influence_1 The seven legacies of the Abyssal Demon Kings laid bare before Doru, presented as if ripe for the taking at will, which paradoxically made Doru feel troubled. While Doru was inspecting each Demon Kings legacy in the Guardian Temple of the Abyss, Song Jian was already at his wits end. The Abyssal Passage was about to open, and all the Abyssal Instances within dozens, even hundreds of kilometers around the City of Hope had to be destroyed one by oneCa task that was truly massive. Moreover, many issues had come to light following the Necromancer invasion of the City of Hope, all of which needed to be addressed and corrected. Additionally, one-third of Doomsday City had yet to be fully occupied; all these matters piled up, leaving people feeling overwhelmed and out of breath. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, at this very moment, when time was of the essence and every second counted, all players simultaneously received a system announcement: Due to the arrival of the final chapter of the Abyssal invasion, the game would be shut down for twelve hours! Five minutes after the game notice was sent, all players were kicked offline, leaving Song Jian, back in the real world, feeling somewhat dazed. This was the first time he had been actively kicked out of the game. Damn it, does the server really need to be upgraded? Song Jian sat up from his bed, cursing involuntarily. For many people, the game was no longer just a game but a real world. Now, Song Jian spent even more time in the game than in the real world, particularly as time flowed differently in both places. This made his return to the real world feel slightly uncomfortable. Currently, Song Jian was in Meng Tiantians shop. However, it seemed that the young girl was not in the storeCit was very quiet. Supposedly, everyone was kicked out of the game simultaneously, so Meng Tiantian shouldnt still be in the game. This little girl, owing me so much money and just hiding from me huh? Song Jian huffed coldly and stepped towards the small building next door where he lived. Only after Song Jian left did Meng Tiantians figure slowly emerge in the shop, patting her chest and taking a deep breath. If it werent for that damn hidden task, why would I owe you so much money? Phew, the Emerald Bamboo Leaves are really treasures. If it wasnt for them, this task would have been dangerous. But how am I going to come up with that money? Its really worrying me! Meng Tiantians face showed her deep concern as she sighed, at a loss for what to do. Having completed an epic hidden task, Meng Tiantians power had greatly increased, but so had her expenses. Millions of Doomsday Coins, when converted into Hua Xia Currency, might cost tens or even hundreds of millions. Meng Tiantian couldnt come up with such a large sum of money all at once; she had no choice but to keep avoiding Song Jian for the time being. I knew I shouldnt have recommended that little building next door back then! Tiantian smacked her head with regret. In fact, it had been her suggestion when Song Jian was choosing a place to live. Now, it seemed to backfire, like lifting a rock only to drop it on her own foot. This overseas island, built by who knows whom, was mostly inhabited by game players, with the majority being lifestyle players. By now, many countries have already begun to implement player registration legislation for the game. Any player of this game is required to register proactively with the authorities and to be monitored by the state. In the player community, this was akin to a bombshell, immediately causing dissatisfaction and resistance among all players. However, most players did not have the strength of Song Jian, and without their in-game equipment buffs, many were not capable of standing up against the machinery of the state. But for someone like Song Jian, who had reached second-tier combat power and consistently passed with an S rating or above, with personal attribute points exceeding two hundred, such a person was virtually a human-shaped nuclear bomb. Even if Song Jian revealed his player identity, it would mean nothing. But there were too few players with the strength of Song Jian, and many had only just passed the first-tier combat power assessment. Their own attributes were at fifty or sixty points. To the average person, this was already superhuman, but without the enhancement of equipment, they could not combat the more powerful firearms. Song Jian didnt want people watching him all the time. His keen perception allowed him to be acutely aware of everyones actions around him, even if someone used high-powered binoculars to monitor him from afar. As long as they watched Song Jian for a bit too long, they would be sensed by him. This feeling of being monitored all the time was something Song Jian really didnt want to experience. Not wanting to conflict with the government, his only choice was to head out, treating it as traveling. Discovering this small island was an unexpected joy. Arriving at the small building next to Meng Tiantians store, Song Jian looked it up and down. It was a three-story stone building, rather plain-looking, but there was a small open space both in front and behind the building where some flowers and plants could be grown. To own such a small building in the heart of a small island was quite an amazing feat. Ordinary flowers and plants probably wont survive here. I can only plant some special herbs! Song Jian walked into the small courtyard, glanced at the open space, and thought to himself. As soon as he entered the building, Song Jian felt a faint presence of the undead. Having slain countless undead creatures, he could sense the presence no matter how weak it was. Lifting his right hand, a brilliant streak of sword light shone from his fingertip. The golden Sword Qi was like a gentle breeze, sweeping through the entire building instantly. Heart-rending screams echoed faintly from within, and some shadows hiding in dark corners couldnt withstand such sharp Sword Qi, being utterly dissipated. As for the spirit Meng Tiantian had mentioned, it could not possibly survive under such Sword Qi, so Song Jian was quite reassured. After a round of clearing and cleaning, Song Jian officially moved into the small island. In the evening, a bit bored, Song Jian turned on the television, which was broadcasting the news. In a certain place in Africa, a plague has broken out. As of 22:00, there have been three thousand six hundred people infected with the plague. The symptoms of the infected individuals include bloodlust, mental confusion, severe dehydration, and high aggression On Jichuan Island, a strange creature resembling a wild boar but covered with scales has been discovered, demonstrating a strong territorial instinct A terror attack took place in Tokyo, Japan, with a violent explosion occurring at the Ginza building at eleven in the morning. The incident is suspected to be caused by a battle between two individuals and, according to official reports, was caused by Japans largest terrorist organization, the Gods Favoured Union After watching the news for a while, Song Jian turned off the television. The games influence on the real world was growing stronger, and Song Jian didnt know whether this was good or bad, but he had an ominous feeling that something big might happen. As more and more players gain power, the influence on the real world becomes greater and greater Sigh, truly troubled times! Song Jian sighed deeply, thinking to himself. PS: Thank you to Bread84 for the gift of 100 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 1029 - Chapter 1029 Chapter 1031 Visit_1 Chapter 1029: Chapter 1031: Visit_1 Chapter 1029: Chapter 1031: Visit_1 After resting for a day in the real world, Song Jian found the next morning that he could enter the game again, and this time, it seemed there was no longer a compulsory requirement to do so. Song Jian vaguely felt that even if he never entered the game again, no one would force him to do so. But how could Song Jian, who had already reaped tremendous benefits from the game, possibly give up on it? At the first opportunity after the game opened, Song Jian entered it. The game seemed unchanged after the update; everything was still proceeding in an orderly fashion. However, Song Jian felt that even the air was filled with the scent of war, and everyone was talking about the Abyssal Passage and Abyssal Hell. Song Jian had been to Abyssal Hell; its environment was a hundred times more hostile than the games world, but it was also a place that truly tempered individuals. Creatures that could grow in such harsh conditions were definitely the most terrifying enemies. Forget it, thinking about this now is useless, just wait patiently. The games progress wont shift with individual will Song Jian sighed. There was a time when he had thought that the Abyssal Passage might never be reconstructed, yet surprisingly, someone had found the location of the Guardian Temple again and received the inheritance of the Abyssal Demon King. Boom, boom, boom~ A rumbling noise came from the skies above the City of Hope, and Song Jian knew that Wang Qi and the others had launched a campaign for territorial expansion. By now, most of the players from Doomsday City had moved to the City of Hope to live. Compared to the environment of the abandoned city, it was certainly much more comfortable to reside in the City of Hope, which also meant that nobody would come forward to resist City of Hope during each territorial expansion campaign; at most, they would merely clear out the monsters on the territories of Doomsday City. I wonder how Black Dragon is doing now Song Jian suddenly remembered his other war pet, Black Dragon. Because of the War Pet Contract, Song Jian could feel that Black Dragon was in a good state, but he was not aware of the specifics. With that thought, Song Jian flapped his steel wings and shot up from the City Lord Mansion, flying toward the toxic swamp. The toxic swamp had undergone earth-shattering changes. The poison fog that used to envelop it day and night had vanished, and even the muddy pits within the swamp had disappeared, with the ground becoming much firmer. Can this still be called a swamp? Song Jian landed on the ground of the swamp, looking at the green weeds that had sprouted around him, feeling somewhat speechless. He suspected it wouldnt be long before the toxic swamp would need to be renamed; it was no longer simply a swamp. Reaching the Dragon Head Strange Tree, Song Jian found that Black Dragon seemed to have grown even larger, nestling below the tree like a small black mountain. Level 56 Lord BOSS Song Jian looked at Black Dragon somewhat speechlessly, noticing that its leveling speed seemed to be even faster than his own. Furthermore, it appeared that Black Dragon had broken through the first tier of Combat Power and had reached the second tier. Song Jian couldnt help feeling envious of this automatic advancement that did not require any examination. Seemingly sensing Song Jians arrival, the previously slumbering Black Dragon slowly opened its eyes. Its dark gold-pupiled gaze coldly glanced at Song Jian, then it yawned, twisted its body into a more comfortable position, and closed its eyes to resume its deep slumber. Song Jian approached and, touching Black Dragons hard scales, was a little speechless. The creature seemed to have grown lazier than beforeCmore endearing when it was a younger, smaller dragon. Now, it felt like the villain straight out of a fairy tale story. Feeling Song Jian touching him, Black Dragon seemed dissatisfied, grumbling twice and shifting its body slightly, burying its head even deeper. Alright, seeing that youre all right, Im relieved. Im off now! said Song Jian, patting Black Dragons huge body and smiling. Flapping his steel wings, Song Jian took off, preparing to leave the toxic swamp. What he failed to notice was that the Dragon Head Strange Tree where Black Dragon lay had branches and leaves that were turning yellow and withered, as if it were sick. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Flying through mid-air, Song Jian suddenly felt a surge of intense energy fluctuations from the end of the toxic marsh, as if a battle was breaking out ahead. Curious, Song Jian couldnt help but activate his Stealth Skill and flew towards where the commotion originated. After flying for a few kilometers, Song Jian saw two silhouettes battling ahead of him, one was a player and the other looked somewhat strange, resembling a hyena-person. Not far from the combatants was a Dark Gold treasure chest, lying quietly beneath a giant boulder. If it wasnt for the occasional glance from the fighting pair, Song Jian might not have noticed the treasure chest for quite a while. This was my find first, cursed human! The hyena-person snarled as he swung his chain flail. Ive already unlocked 30% of it, and you say you found it? The other human sneered, gripping a scepter tightly in both hands, casting instant spells from time to time to aid his attack. After watching for a while, Song Jian grew curious about the players class; using a scepter, skilled in close combat, and able to cast magicCthis was a class Song Jian had never seen before. The magic hes casting seems to be filled with holy energy, could it be the Holy Knight class? Song Jian speculated. Indeed, in the game, every deity has their own Holy Knights. Just like Song Jian had encountered before with the Goddess of Dawn, aside from priests like Cecilia, there were Knights of Dawn such as Qi and Ya, who were actually a special title amongst the Holy Knight class. After watching for a bit longer, Song Jian started to feel bored. Both characters appeared to be around level forty, both first-tier in combat power and evenly matched. Even if they fought for another hour or two, it was unlikely a winner would be decided. Moreover, a Dark Gold Quality treasure chest wasnt much of an attraction for Song Jian. He decided to return to the City of Hope first and consider how to deal with the Abyssal Passage. Just as Song Jian was about to leave, the player suspected to be of the Holy Knight class suddenly looked in his direction and shouted, Friend, if you help me take down this guy, Im willing to share half of whats in the chest with you! Eh? Song Jian raised an eyebrow. This guy could actually see through his Stealth Skill? One should know that although Song Jians Stealth Skill was from an epic necklace, its level of stealth was extremely high, almost on par with a max-level thief classs stealth skill. At such a level of stealth, even if he were to walk within a meter of ordinary monsters, they would not detect him. At that moment, Song Jian was more than ten meters away from the two individuals, and yet, the other party was able to detect his presence. It could only mean that the other party had extremely high perception or possessed some special detection skills. Instantly, Song Jians interest in this player suspected to be of the Holy Knight class was piqued. He canceled his Stealth Skill and walked slowly towards the pair. PS: Thanks to A Night of Musics Turmoil for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1030 - Chapter 1030 Chapter 1032 Paladin of the Holy Light_1 Chapter 1030: Chapter 1032: Paladin of the Holy Light_1 Chapter 1030: Chapter 1032: Paladin of the Holy Light_1 ` Upon seeing Song Jian reveal himself and walk in his direction, Fang Ai froze for a moment, his gaze involuntarily falling upon Song Jians head. At this time, Song Jian no longer needed to conceal himself as he had when he first entered the game, allowing all his attributes to be displayed above his head. However, his level was so high that despite being displayed, most players couldnt discern his levelC they saw only a skull. A skull level Fang Ais heart skipped a beat. That was at least ten levels higher than him, and the aura emanating from Song Jian didnt seem to be that of a first-tier combat power at all, especially the equipment on Song Jians body. Even though he had turned off the glow of the tiers, the style and design were clearly beyond that of ordinary gear. Fang Ai, who was now level thirty-eight, had been through countless battles in the game and could roughly judge an opponents combat power with just a glance. After spotting Song Jian, Fang Ai couldnt help but shiver, and when he glanced at the NPC lizardman opposite him, he immediately saw a trace of fright in his eyes as well. The two exchanged glances and involuntarily drew closer to each other. NPCs encountered in the wild, in the eyes of players, were essentially no different from monsters, only that wild NPCs could communicate. But if conflicts over interests arose, players didnt hesitate to cut down NPCs just like any other monsterCafter being killed, NPCs dropped skill books and equipment weapons just like monsters did. However, faced with a greater threat, Fang Ai and the lizardman NPC seemed to think of uniting. The two readied themselves to cooperatively defend against Song Jian with surprising tacit understanding. Seeing their attitude and actions, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh, and waving his hand, he said, Dont be afraid, I just found your profession a bit peculiar and wanted to inquire. By the way, how did you detect me just now? The Stealth Skill was an epic ability from his necklace, of quite a high tier, and not easily detectable by most. This is my class skill, Detection of Evil! Fang Ai honestly replied. If someone watches me for too long and isnt a follower of my lord, they will be detected. Song Jian paused, nodding in understanding. So, which deity do you worship? Song Jian asked. I am a follower of the God of Light, my class is a Holy Knight! Fang Ai said respectfully, performing a Holy Knights salute towards Song Jian. Holy Knight? Song Jians eyes narrowed. The power of light was not at all weaker than the power of dawn, and when dealing with creatures from Abyssal Hell, lights power was even mightier than dawns. He had learned this from Yana, his former Follower who was a Knight of Dawn. I wonder, would the God of Light be willing to build a temple in the City of Hope? Song Jian asked with a smile. The Goddess of Dawn has already built a temple there, and Id like to invite the God of Light to also establish one in the City of Hope, sending Priests. Would that be possible? This? Fang Ai was taken aback. Although both knights and priests served the deities, they belonged to different systems. The deitys knights were mostly responsible for fighting, much like enforcers. Spreading the glory of the deity, building temples, and recruiting followers were mainly the priests responsibilities. Im not sure about this Fang Ai hesitated. Even as a combat class, he wasnt completely ignorant and understood the benefits of building a temple in a city to promote a deitys glory. But he had neither the authority nor the qualifications to decide; he could only wait to report back before making a decision! Song Jian nodded, showing a hint of disappointment as he was about to speak. Suddenly, a golden light blossomed beside Fang Ai. Like flowing water, the light surged, and in a short time, a small portal, big enough for just one person to pass through, appeared by Fang Ais side. Is this, this Sacred Summoning? Fang Ais face changed dramatically, an expression of utter astonishment on his face. ` The sacred summoning was a skill within the Temple of Light that only the red-robed High Priests were qualified to use. As an ordinary Knight of Light, he could only witness it during the occasions when they were bathed in divine grace; otherwise, they had no right to meet with the High Priest in red robes, let alone see such a skill. An elderly man dressed in a golden-red robe hurriedly stepped out from the teleportation gate. High Priest Faxon? Fang Ai quickly performed a knightly salute with due solemnity to High Priest Faxon. As the archbishop of the Temple of Light in the City of Hope, he could only catch a distant glimpse of him on the annual Day of Grace. Song Jian observed the old man in the golden-red robe and felt the rich aura of holy light radiating from him, his expression shifting slightly. Third-tier combat power! This High Priest actually possessed third-tier combat power. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and looked above the mans head, where he had expected to see only a skeleton-level rating, but the High Priest had instead openly displayed all of his attributes. Eighty-one level; he must have just stepped into third-tier combat power! Song Jian thought to himself quietly. One could enter the second tier upon passing the assessment at level fifty and the third tier at level eighty, with level one hundred twenty leading to the legendary rank. However, most people could only reach the pinnacle of the second tier in their lifetime, lingering outside the threshold of third-tier combat power. If not for special encounters, over ninety percent of people in this world, unlike High Priest Faxon before him, would never step into the domain of the third tier. Respected Lord of the City of Hope, I am High Priest Faxon, under the august God of Light, Lord Perkandor! Faxon said respectfully, giving Song Jian a salute. High Priest Faxon, are you here to discuss the creation of the Temple with me? Song Jian asked with a smile. Indeed, my lord has expressed admiration for your willingness to create a Temple of Light in the City of Hope! Faxon said with a beaming face: At the same time, he has granted the Temple of Light the right to recruit three hundred Knights of Light. Im sure this pleases you! Song Jian was taken aback and chuckled to himself; he had only mentioned the desire to create a Temple of Light, and yet they had directly guessed his intent. Truly, these priests were cunning folks; he would have to be very careful in his dealings with them from here on out. The invasion of the Abyss was imminent, and the City of Hope was just beginning. Song Jian wasnt very confident about whether they could withstand the invasion war. The idea to create the Temple of Light only came to him after meeting Fang Ai. If he could build more temples of the gods within the City of Hope, for the sake of common interest, at least a large number of priests and divine knights would guard the City of Hope. Taking advantage of the gods to protect the City of Hope, Song Jian wasnt sure whether his decision was right or wrong, but at the very least, their chances of survival had increased. Could you possibly send more Knights of Light? You see, Abyssal Hell is about to launch a major invasion, and Im afraid Song Jian frowned slightly, feeling that the number of three hundred Knights of Light was a bit too small. Hehe, my Lord isnt aware that three hundred Knights of Light are enough to fight against ten times, even a hundred times the enemy! Faxon said with a smile on his face: Even the City of Light only has two hundred Knights of Light! Is that so? Song Jian sighed softly, somewhat disappointed. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if the Knights of Light were formidable, three hundred was still a small number against the endless invasion of abyssal creatures. Even if they truly could hold off a hundredfold of enemies, what if they were faced with a thousandfold, or ten thousandfold? These Knights of Light are each qualified to pass on the Knight of Light heritage, and you can encourage more people to become Knights of Light. You should know that the power of light is particularly effective against Abyssal Power! High Priest Faxon continued. Three hundred professional instructors? Song Jians eyes lit up instantly. If that was the case, then he could definitely form an army of knights, three thousand strong or even more. Chapter 1031 - Chapter 1031 Chapter 1033 Embrace the Abyss_1 Chapter 1031: Chapter 1033: Embrace the Abyss_1 Chapter 1031: Chapter 1033: Embrace the Abyss_1 The Holy Knight is a special profession, and its strength entirely depends on the power of the deity it serves. The God of Light is clearly a powerful deity; therefore, the divine spells wielded by His Holy Knights are also immensely powerful, making the Knights of the Holy Light one of the most formidable among all Holy Knights. Song Jian offered three hundred acres of land in the City of Hope, as well as the right for the God of Light to preach there, and the reward was three hundred Knights of the Holy Light. Whether used to help defend the city or to serve as occupational instructors, these three hundred Knights of the Holy Light would be tremendously valuable. Of course, a temple is not just made up of knights; it also has corresponding priests who would issue some special tasks, some of which could even lead to receiving the priests inheritance. For Song Jian, this was naturally another unexpected delight. After some discussion, both parties were clearly satisfied. High Priest Faxien beamed at Fang Ai and nodded, saying, Fang Ai has made a great contribution today. Once you return to the Temple of Holy Light, there will certainly be a reward from our lord! Fang Ai also received the notification that he had completed a hidden task, but his face was full of confusion, as he had no idea what had happened or even when he had accepted or completed the hidden task. He could only watch helplessly as High Priest Faxien once again performed the holy summoning skill to leave, respectfully bowing in the direction the priest had departed. The holy summoning skill is a kind of divine magic that borrows the power of the Bright God, and Song Jian watched with envy. The lizardman NPC had mysteriously disappeared after the appearance of High Priest Faxien, and naturally, there was no way to compete with Fang Ai for the Dark Gold Treasure Chest anymore. At Song Jians signal, Fang Ai, somewhat bewildered, opened the Dark Gold Treasure Chest and instantly obtained five or six items. Eh, a Dark Gold Quality Skill Scroll? Fang Ai couldnt help but exclaim, holding a brilliantly glowing skill scroll in his hand. Seeing that a skill scroll had come out of the treasure chest, Song Jian couldnt help but feel intrigued. While its common to find good items in wilderness treasure chests, most are equipment and weapons. A skill scroll, however, if found, is usually extremely precious, either a universal skill or one that cant be learned from an instructor for a particular profession. What skill is it, for which profession? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Semi-Step Crushing Fist, a martial artists skill, looks pretty fierce. Fang Ai, smiling broadly, directly shared the properties of the skill scroll. Song Jian glanced at it and his face showed surprise. The Semi-Step Crushing Fist indeed boasted formidable power; it could instantly increase critical strike chance to 100% within a small space, and also cause a break effect on the target. If it hit, it would deal a significant amount of damage and had an extremely short casting time, making it very suitable both as a combo linker and a finishing move. Youve struck it rich, this Skill Book could sell for at least three million Doomsday Coins! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Martial artists belong to the close-combat classes, able to wear only leather armor and forbidden from using any weapons other than gauntlets, somewhat similar to Song Jians Sword Master who can only wield a longsword. Moreover, martial artists heavily rely on their skills; without a slew of skills to support them, their combat effectiveness is actually lower than that of ordinary warrior classes. However, once they have a sufficient number of skills, martial artists can create their own chain combos, showing exceptional performance whether in a duel against a BOSS or when mass-killing monsters for leveling up. It wont sell for that much; after all, there arent that many martial artists. Even if its put up in an auction, Id be content if it sold for one million Fang Ai said with a smile on his face. For the average player, getting an item that could sell for a million or two Doomsday Coins was almost like winning the lottery. Song Jians Thousand Swords Art had advanced to level ten. He had considered purchasing a gold-quality Skill Book, but after imprisoning a Necromancer and directly suppressing and devouring it, the proficiency was already enough to meet the upgrade requirements. To further advance the level ten Thousand Swords Art, a gold-quality Skill Book would likely only increase proficiency by 1% to 2%, which was not cost-effective. If he wanted to improve the level of Thousand Swords Art now, he would need to devour a skill of at least epic quality to see a significant increase. This gave Song Jian a bit of a headache. The Thousand Swords Art was like a gold-consuming beast, and he was having trouble affording its appetite. After inviting Fang Ai to the City of Hope, the two bid farewell to each other. In the shadows, a hyena persons crimson eyes were fixed on the Dark Gold Quality Skill Book in Fang Ais hand, with anger in their eyes flaming up as though it would consume and burn them away. City of Hope, damn it the hyena person gritted their teeth in rage, wishing they could tear the two to pieces. They had some confidence in dealing with Fang Ai, but had no certainty against either Song Jian or the High Priest Faxien. The beasts instincts made it immediately abandon its grudge against Fang Ai upon facing Song Jian and consider allying with Fang Ai against Song Jian. When the High Priest Faxien appeared, the hyena person chose to flee without daring to show its head, watching helplessly as Fang Ai took possession of the Dark Gold Treasure Chest. Do you want revenge? Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a low voice rang in its ear, the tone slightly mocking. Whos there? Who dares speak to your lord Luta like this! the enraged hyena person NPC roared. A shadowy figure suddenly appeared before the hyena person Luta, like a mass of black mist condensing and rolling continuously, emitting endless heat to its surroundings. You are The hyena person Luta abruptly became cautious, feeling a strong presence emanating from the shadowy figure, not much different from the aura of the High Priest Faxien felt before. Do you want revenge, do you crave great power? the shadow tempted with a hint of seduction in its voice. Revenge, I want to tear them all to shreds! the hyena person Lutas crimson eyes seemed to lose reason gradually, its gaping maw growling lowly. Embrace the Abyss, and the Abyss will grant you endless power, the shadow said softly. Darkness is coming, and you and your tribe will become warriors who embrace the Abyss. Fight for the Abyss when darkness falls, and you shall receive the power bestowed by the Abyss. I am willing! Luta snorted, steam billowing from its nostrils, looking ferocious. Press your mark on this contract with your blood, and you will attain great power. Moreover, you can bestow this power upon your tribesmen! From within the shadow emerged a pale golden parchment. Luta, without a glance, drew its weapon and slashed fiercely across its palm, blood spraying forth instantly. Idiot! Only a drop of blood was needed The shadow watched speechlessly as Luta pressed a bloody handprint on the contract, cursing inwardly. The instant the bloodied handprint touched the parchment, the paper spontaneously combusted, and a Dark Mark appeared on Lutas brow. Waves of Abyssal Power surged from its body. Chapter 1032 - Chapter 1032 Chapter 1034 Mentor_1 Chapter 1032: Chapter 1034 Mentor_1 Chapter 1032: Chapter 1034 Mentor_1 Song Jian thought that the Abyssal Hell invasion would start only after the Abyssal Passage had opened, but what he never expected was that the invasion would begin much earlier than he had envisioned. While many in the game world were actively preparing for battle, Abyssal Hell was like a drop of ink falling into water, slowly spreading and then disappearing without a trace. By the time the Abyssal Passage opened, those who had already been tainted by Abyssal Power would suddenly erupt, catching everyone off guard. Ruta was just an ordinary professional among the nearby jackal men captured, but after accepting Abyssal Power, it would become like a seed, taking root and sprouting in its tribe, contaminating more people, a disaster more terrifying than a plague. After finishing with the Black Dragon, Song Jian returned to the City of Hope and plunged back into the tense work. The citys defenses were weak, and many areas needed reinforcement. He was currently negotiating with the City of Sin to purchase a large-scale urban energy barrier defense facility, a device that combined technology and magic which could envelop the entire city in an energy barrier according to the city walls. Once installed, incidents like the Necromancer turning into black smoke and silently entering the City of Hope would never happen again. However, such facilities are also strategic equipment that under normal circumstances would be impossible to sell; even if the City of Sin and the City of Hope had good relations, such strategic facilities would not be put on sale. But with the impending invasion of Abyssal Hell, some previous bans had started to relax. The City of Sin knew that the City of Hope possessed a Magic Crystal Mine, so it demanded a huge amount of Magic Crystal Ore in exchange for the equipment, and Wang Qi was holding round after round of negotiations, which was quite a headache. Song Jian was busy for a day at the City Lord Mansion. The territory expansion campaign had just ended, and he had gained a large tract of land. Now was his busiest time because he had to use the City Lord seal to plan for infrastructure and set the future construction of buildings, which was all planned by specialists but had to be confirmed through the City Lord seal. After confirmation, Song Jian did not need to manage it any further. Construction workers would naturally go and build according to the plan. Although the work was simple, it was very tedious. By evening, Song Jian finally heaved a sigh of relief. Ill go out to grind some Experience Points tomorrow. I havent seriously leveled up since passing the second tier combat power assessment, Song Jian thought to himself. The combat experience required to go from level fifty to eighty was astronomical, and it was possible that after a day of grinding monsters of the same level, the Experience Points would not even budge. This was why many NPCs in the game spent years, even decades, without reaching third tier combat power. On one hand, it was due to innate talent, as they did not have the convenient support systems that players had, without any bottlenecks, able to level up as soon as Experience Points were full. On the other hand, it was because upgrading one level required a massive amount of Experience Points. Therefore, anyone in the game who could wield third tier combat power was without exception an elite within the entire community of professionals. Just as Song Jian stood at the window of the City Lord Mansion, watching the dark clouds rolling overhead, a dazzling silver light, like a star, twinkled in the distant sky. The light grew closer, and it seemed that something was flying towards the City of Hope. Song Jian immediately became alert, unfolded his steel wings, and flew to the top of the City Lord Mansion to observe carefully. In just a moment, Song Jian had identified the other party and was immediately shocked, swiftly descending to the ground. Soon, a figure standing on a giant sword, using the Sword Flight Art, arrived in front of Song Jian. Mentor! Song Jian said respectfully as he bowed. Duan Jian looked Song Jian up and down, surprise flashing across his face, but quickly disappearing. He nodded and said, Good, good, to think that in such a short time, you have reached second tier combat power, impressive! Song Jian had not seen Duan Jian, the profession mentor, since choosing his class at level ten, until their unexpected reunion today. I wonder what errand brings the mentor this time, Song Jian asked with a smile, If its within my power, Ill commit myself fully to accomplishing it. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Players with common classes often receive profession quests from their mentors, usually rewarded with class-specific skills and special equipment. Encounters with mentors of excellent and rare classes, while less frequent, offer quests that are a tier higher in both difficulty and quality than those from common class mentors. As for those with epic classes, many players, like Song Jian, only met their mentors when they first joined; thereafter, they wouldnt catch even a glimpse. Profession quests were even more elusive. However, if a player with an epic class did meet their mentor, the quests they received were epic, and upon completion, the rewards were better than those of a dozen, or even dozens, of common class quests. Song Jian never imagined that his profession mentor would take the initiative to seek him out and assign a profession quest. Although he maintained a respectful demeanor, his heart was bursting with joy. I do have a task that needs your completion Duan Jian hesitated for a moment before speaking, If you can complete it, I will teach you the core skill of the Sword Master profession, the Sword Control Skill! Players with epic classes appeared to be much more formidable than those with common classes, but they endured hardships incomprehensible to the latter. Their trials came from rarely seeing instructors for their class skills. Aside from the initial skills gained at the time of joining their class, the rest had to be collected on their own. Although the skills of an epic class were significantly more powerful than those of common classes, when the latter mastered a range of skills to execute combos, the overall strength could be comparable to that of an epic class with only one skill. Upon hearing about the Sword Control Skill, an embarrassed expression appeared on Song Jians face as he spoke in a low voice, Mentor, I have already mastered the Sword Control Skill! Mastered it? Duan Jian was taken aback, aware that if he hadnt taught the skill, then only high-level monster bosses had a very slim chance of dropping epic class skills. To his surprise, Song Jian had already acquired the Sword Control Skill. This left Duan Jian slightly embarrassed. He quickly asked, Earlier I saw you flying, but not on a flying sword. If youve mastered the Sword Control Skill, why not use it? The skill I used just now was the Steel Feather Wings, an inherent ability of my equipment that requires no consumption. However, using the Sword Flight Art continuously drains Mental Strength. Moreover, I dont have a flying sword yet. If I were to use the Sword Flight Art with my weapon, a battle would cause me to lose the initiative! Song Jian hurriedly explained. Since you have mastered the Sword Control Skill, then I can teach you a skill to shape Sword Qi. It allows you to transform Sword Qi into various shapes to enhance the skills power, and different forms bring various effects. Its quite powerful, Duan Jian said with a smile. Mentor, about shaping Sword Qi, I just learned that a few days ago Song Jian touched his nose, somewhat embarrassedly admitting. PS: Thank you to the book friend 151110221537253 for the 1000 Qidian coins gift! Chapter 1033 - Chapter 1033 Chapter 1035 Clue_1 Chapter 1033: Chapter 1035 Clue_1 Chapter 1033: Chapter 1035 Clue_1 Duan Jians expression stiffened somewhat. You learned to manifest Sword Qi as well? How, how did you learn it? Duan Jian couldnt help but ask. During the second-tier combat power assessment, I drew it Song Jian explained. The rewards from the second-tier combat power assessment, once passed, were all very targeted. The items awarded were never unusable by the recipient; usually, they were skills and equipment related to ones own profession. Realizing this, a trace of relief appeared on Duan Jians face. I dont know what task the teacher needs me to complete, but even without a task reward, I will definitely complete it for the teacher, Song Jian said with determination. However, if Duan Jian issued an epic-level task, and he couldnt provide a reward matching the difficulty of the task, then his task couldnt be issued at all. This was already known to Song Jian. He was just making a convenient promise. And even if Duan Jian really could issue it without task rewards, why would Song Jian waste his time and energy to complete it? If worst came to worst, he could just fail the task. After all, without task rewards, failure wouldnt bring too severe of a penalty. It was as if Duan Jian hadnt heard Song Jians words. After hesitating for a long time, he gritted his teeth and said, I have one more secret technique called the Dragon-Slaying Art. Have you, have you heard of it? Song Jian was startled and quickly asked, Teacher, what is a secret technique? A hint of satisfaction finally appeared on Duan Jians face. It seemed that there were still things his student didnt know. Nodding, he began to explain, All skills have ranks, as you surely know. However, skills are divided into three major categories: sword techniques, secret techniques, and arcane mysteries! Sword techniques are the foundation. Secret techniques are developed based on sword techniques, or one could say they are normal sword techniques that have undergone mutation, resulting in moves much more powerful than sword techniques. Arcane mysteries are similar to forbidden magic spells. Once unleashed, they can cause mountains to crumble, rivers to change course, and alter the very face of nature with their immense power, Duan Jian said, looking at Song Jian and speaking at a leisurely pace. Secret techniques, arcane mysteries Song Jian couldnt help but think of his own Thousand Swords Art. After all, initially, the Thousand Swords Art was just a normal technique for summoning spirit swords and releasing them for attacks. But in the end, it underwent a mutation and fused with the Red Lotus Karma Fire, turning into the Red Lotus Karma Fire Thousand Swords Art. This was probably the mutation of a sword technique into a secret technique, as Teacher Duan Jian described. Teacher, I also have a technique called the Red Lotus Karma Fire Thousand Swords Art. Could you take a look and see if it counts as a secret technique? Song Jian hurriedly said. As he spoke, Song Jian executed the Red Lotus Karma Fire Thousand Swords Art on an empty plot of land. This time, he did not exhaust all his Sword Qi. He only displayed the ordinary Red Lotus Karma Fire Thousand Swords Art. In doing so, he could not trigger the Red Lotus Sword Array nor the subsequent forms, Red Lotus Sword, Red Lotus Palm Imprint, or Sword Qi Stone Tower. Watching hundreds of spirit swords ablaze with dark red flames filling the sky, Duan Jian, too, revealed a hint of astonishment on his face. Thousand Swords Art, its actually the Thousand Swords Art Duan Jians eyes grew somewhat moist, and even a hint of envy appeared in his gaze as he looked at Song Jian. Do you know that the Thousand Swords Art is the core skill of the exclusive Swordsman Immortal profession? Duan Jian said slowly. The disciple knows! Song Jian nodded and replied. You know shit! Duan Jian bellowed in anger, Sword Immortal, the only Swordsman Immortal profession, that is what we have always aspired to become. Its core skills are not something you can learn just by wanting to! I wont ask you how you obtained the Swordsman Immortal professions core skills, but you must understand that the more important the core skills, the less likely they are to mutate. However, once they do mutate, their power is incomparable to that of ordinary secret techniques! Duan Jians body trembled slightly. Disciple, disciple Song Jian, for a moment, didnt know what to say. Duan Jian took several deep breaths to calm himself, then looked Song Jian up and down carefully. After a while, he shook his head and sighed, cursing inwardly, Damn lucky dog. After that, Duan Jians face became amiable again, and he patted Song Jian on the shoulder, saying, Cultivate this skill well. After the mutation, the core skill of the Sword Immortal no longer lacks the power of the common profound arts. You, you are really Teacher, what about the Dragon-Slaying Art you mentioned? Song Jian asked cautiously. Duan Jian was suddenly at a loss for words and, after a moment of silence, said, Now that you have learned the Thousand Swords Art, theres no need to bother with other sword techniques. Bring out your weapon, let me have a look! With a thought, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword from within his body! Duan Jian narrowed his eyes. He hadnt expected Song Jians weapon to be one that could meld with the body, which usually meant that it had a Sword Spirit and the potential for growth. Epic grade, formless Sky-breaking Sword! Duan Jian examined the attributes of the Sky-breaking Sword, unable to help uttering words of admiration. He knew that with his own strength, at Song Jians age, the weapon in his possession had only been a Dark Gold Quality longsword. This longsword has superb attributes, and its even part of a five-piece weapon set. This set is formed by combining five Dark Gold grade longswords, which can be either joined or separated. Unfortunately, its extremely difficult for the five Sword Spirits to merge and mature. Even that once famous Sword Immortal from hundreds of years ago only had a two-piece weapon set Duan Jian seemed to be reminded of something, a nostalgic look in his eyes. A moment later, Duan Jian continued, The base of your weapon is impressive. If it can grow, it will surely surpass that Sword Immortal longsword of yours. However, the Sword Spirit belonging to this longsword hasnt been fused or matured yet. Once a unique Sword Spirit that belongs to this longsword is born, the Sword Spirit could split into five or combine as one, and the attributes of this longsword will greatly increase! Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Teacher, is there any way to accelerate this process? Song Jian hastily asked. I now have a personal mission for you. Upon completion, you will have two choices: one is this Sword Spirit crystal in my hand, and the other is to obtain a clue about the Sword Immortal set! The Sword Spirit crystal can speed up the maturation of the Sword Spirit in your longsword, while the Sword Immortal set is the legendary top-level professional set that pairs with the unique profession. However, I only have a clue about the set and havent acquired it yet! Duan Jian explained. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a notification from his quest log. He sneaked a peek and saw that the Path of the Sword Immortal quest, which had been stuck, now showed new progress. [Path of the Sword Immortal (Epic-level Quest): Complete the task given by the Sword Master Duan Jian. Upon completion, you will automatically obtain a clue about the Sword Immortal set. Follow the clue to find the legendary unique profession set, the Sword Immortal set!] PS: Thank you Book Friend 151110221537253 for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1034 - Chapter 1034 Chapter 1036 The Key of Oblivion_1 Chapter 1034: Chapter 1036: The Key of Oblivion_1 Chapter 1034: Chapter 1036: The Key of Oblivion_1 Song Jian flew in midair, with the Flame Light Wings behind him constantly shedding sparkling points of light. Directly beneath him was a dense jungle, resembling a green ocean, stretching endlessly out of sight. He was over three hundred kilometers away from Doomsday City. Along the way, many roads had been abandoned, and Song Jian couldnt keep driving his motorcycle. He had no choice but to proceed on foot, a time-consuming and exhausting endeavor. At that moment, he profoundly realized how wise it would have been to have a biological mount, and that he had been overly reliant on his Flame Light Wings and Sword Flight Art. He had circled the jungle twice or thrice from above. As the sky began to darken, he still hadnt found the fortress that his instructor, Duan Jian, had mentioned. Could it really be that I need to walk into this jungle on foot to possibly find that fortress? Song Jian thought to himself, recalling the specific instructions his instructor had given him when he accepted the mission. That fortress is protected by a mystical force, and its impossible to find from the air no matter what you do. You must enter the jungle on foot from the outskirts and follow the route on this map Im giving you to find it! Deep inside the fortress lies a bronze coffin with a great monarch from three hundred years ago. In his right hand, he holds a kings scepter, and in his left, a scroll of golden parchment. I need you to retrieve that golden scroll for me. Once the task is completed, this Sword Spirit crystal will be yours Song Jian had originally thought that the instructor was just speaking casually. When he arrived here, he hadnt felt the so-called mystical force and thus hadnt heeded the instructors words, considering the difficulty of searching on foot through the jungle compared to from the air was incomparably greater. Left with no alternative, Song Jian descended from the skies. Long hours on the road left him showing a hint of fatigue. Standing on the outskirts of the jungle, he took a deep breath and slowly started walking into it. Following the map given by Instructor Duan Jian, Song Jian had walked about two or three kilometers when he finally saw a vast lake. Its worth noting that although he had circled this jungle from above before, he hadnt spotted this lake. It was only now that he believed the jungle truly was shrouded in a mystical force that he could not comprehend. Follow this lake eastward for another two kilometers, and you should see the abandoned fortress! said Song Jian, glancing at the map and walking towards the lake. The lake was large, and Song Jian saw many wild beasts drinking at its edge. On hearing the noise, they looked towards Song Jian and then scattered in fright. These beasts were only about level twenty. Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Song Jian, they dared not linger. The instincts of wild beasts are sharp, and they can typically sense danger well in advance. Song Jian glanced at the lake. Its azure waters, smooth as a mirror, were occasionally disrupted by small fish over a foot long leaping out, causing ripples to spread and momentarily shattering the mirror-like surface. The environment here is nice, a pity its too remote and desolate. Otherwise, it would be a splendid spot for a leisurely vacation, Song Jian mused. Just then, a streak of black light reflected off the shattered surface of the lake, causing Song Jian to freeze, staring intently at the lake. Before long, the lake calmed down again, returning to its mirror-like state. The black light that had appeared vanished as if it were all an illusion. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, picked up a stone, and threw it towards the surface of the lake. A thud echoed as the surface broke, sending ripples in circles. That patch of black light appeared again in Song Jians sight. At the bottom of the lake, the sight is only revealed when ripples spread across the surface. Otherwise, its hidden by the water body Song Jians heart sank. That patch of black light was exactly the same as the one emitted by the Abyssal Shadow Replica of the pyramid previously encountered. Song Jian dived directly into the lake, which turned out to be much deeper than he had imagined. The lakebed was covered in fine sand, and numerous large rocks were deeply embedded within it. In the middle of the lakebed, the base of a black pyramid peaked upwards, its sharp point thrusting into the sand, faintly emitting a black metallic luster. Indeed, a level three Abyssal Shadow instance Song Jian swam towards the black pyramid. These Abyssal Shadow instances were coordinates projected by Abyssal Hell into the game worlds. By these coordinates, Abyssal Hell would establish passageways to the game worlds, allowing endless Abyssal creatures to invade through these channels, plundering resources. For humans in the game worlds, this was an apocalyptic catastrophe. Nearly all humans in the game worlds had started to destroy the Abyssal instances. Only by clearing the real difficulty of the entire instance could they unlock the option to completely destroy it. Once an instance was destroyed, that coordinate would vanish, and the Abyssal Passage could no longer be established nearby. However, the game world was too vast. Even with everyones combined efforts, it was impossible to destroy all the Abyssal Shadow instances. They could only destroy those near their cities to prevent the entire city from being the first to fall to the invading Abyssal creatures. Since Song Jian had already cleared the highest-level Abyssal Shadow instance, he could directly select the highest real difficulty in an instance of this lower level. After approaching the inverted Abyssal Shadow instance, Song Jians figure vanished, and more than half an hour later, the pyramid crumbled into fine sand grains which scattered and disappeared under the lakes currents. Song Jians figure reappeared at the lakebed, holding a key that flickered with black light. A look of surprise crossed his face as he kicked off towards the surface of the lake. Another black quality item Standing by the lake, Song Jian fiddled with the black key dropped from the Abyssal Shadow instance, feeling somewhat astonished. Black quality items in the game were special and did not fall within the regular item grade sequence. Such items could have tremendously powerful properties or might be as trivial as a toy. The Lost Key, properties unknown Song Jian stared at the black key, appearing pensive: Maybe its a quest item, or it needs a specific environment to reveal its properties. Id better keep this safe; it could turn out to be an unexpected windfall! The value of black quality items lay in their rarity. Most players, even after playing the game for over a year, had not even heard of black quality items. Some newcomers, having stumbled upon such items by chance, would destroy them as junk, primarily since their inventory was too small and the game had too many useful items. After securing the key, Song Jian continued towards the fortress indicated on the map. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. PS: Thanks to Reader 151110221537253 for the 100 starting coins donated~ Chapter 1035 - Chapter 1035 Chapter 1037 Epic Treasure Chest_1 Chapter 1035: Chapter 1037: Epic Treasure Chest_1 Chapter 1035: Chapter 1037: Epic Treasure Chest_1 The dilapidated walls of the city, many of which had already collapsed, were still standing tall, covered in the mottled traces of the years. Cracks spread from the base all the way to the top of the walls, and signs of weathering were visible everywhere. It seemed that they would collapse with the slightest touch. This was an ancient rectangular city, probably only a quarter the size of the City of Hope, with a castle at its center that faintly revealed its former glory and majesty. Song Jian felt that this city bore some resemblance to the human castles in the Assessment World. This was the abandoned fortress that Instructor Duan Jian had mentionedCit had once been the base of a legion of a splendid empire. After several hundred years, the empire no longer existed, and the stationed legion could not be found, leaving only remnants like the Magic Crystal Railgun to speak of the legions past might. The fortress had many complex buildings, not all of which were military constructions; there were also numerous commercial structures. Song Jian even spotted an auction house sign hanging at the top of a six-story building. The sign was already ancient and decaying, but the words auction house were still clearly visible. The roads within the fortress were very spacious, wide enough to accommodate over a dozen people walking side by side. They were not made of ordinary cement or concrete but were composed of bluish stone slabs measuring over a meter squared each. Despite being eroded by hundreds of years, many of the stone slabs were still well-preserved. Looking at the shops lining the streets, Song Jian could imagine the bustling scenes from the past and couldnt help but enter several shops to explore, hoping to make some unexpected discoveries. However, to his disappointment, almost all the shops contained nothing of value. Even if there were some remaining pieces of equipment, they were so eroded by time that they turned to ash at the slightest touch. On the streets, there were still some zombies clad in leather armor, wielding rifles in their hands, and carrying long swords on their backs, wandering incessantly. Rampaging Legion Soldier (Zombie), fifty level Elite, Vitality Points: 8000/8000 In this abandoned fortress, even the lowest-level monsters were fifty-level Elite BOSSes. There were also quite a few lord-level monsters. Song Jian just took a quick glance and already noticed more than five lord-level BOSSes roaming among these elite soldiers. Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and locked on to a legion soldier in front of him, ready to use the Mysterious Moonlight Sword technique. Suddenly, he heard a boom from a shop in front of him. His body stalled, and as he looked up, he saw half of the shop wall suddenly collapse. A claw, the size of two grown men, reached out from the shop. It was this massive claw that had toppled the wall of the shop. The nearby legion soldiers, including those lord-level team captains, all scrambled to avoid it, as if a fierce monster was hidden inside. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ A gigantic monster completely collapsed the shop, bricks and stones scattering in all directions. A giant werewolf, over five meters tall, appeared before Song Jians eyes. Fifty-nine level Dominance BOSS, Mutant Werewolf Legion Commander Song Jian narrowed his eyes. He felt threatened by this BOSS. To him, this Dominance BOSS even seemed much stronger than the final BOSS in the level five Abyss Shadow instance. If there were only this werewolf legion commander BOSS, Song Jian would be interested in having a fight with it. Perhaps it could survive till the fourth stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, helping him improve his proficiency in the Thousand Swords Art. But now, besides this Overlord-level werewolf legion commander BOSS, there are also a large number of Elite BOSSes and Lord BOSSes. Once a battle starts, it would probably draw the attention of all the monsters in the fortress and they would swarm over. Song Jian wasnt here to grind for levels or to fight BOSSes; he was here to complete a task. With a thought, Song Jian used the Stealth Skill that came with his epic necklace and entered into a stealth state, sneaking towards the interior of the fortress. As he got closer to the werewolf legion commander, Song Jian even deliberately avoided it, but the werewolf legion commander still raised its head and sniffed vigorously as if it had smelled something, emitting a series of angry roars. Good thing I didnt get close. Otherwise, Im afraid I wouldve already been discovered and forced into a combat state, Song Jian thought, casting a distant glance at the werewolf legion commander. Within the fortress, roads crisscrossed like a spider web, with occasional small squares that could accommodate five to six hundred people and some dead-end spots. These places were all occupied by Overlord-level skeletal BOSSes, and just one glance from afar had already caused these BOSSes to become restless and uneasy. Lucky that a battle didnt break out earlier, otherwise, in such an environment, there would be no second option but to flee! Song Jian thought with a lingering fear. He hadnt expected the fortress to be a barracks harboring so many monsters. Instructor Duan Jian had mentioned the bronze coffin but didnt specify its exact location. He only said it was within the fortress. Song Jian searched every street carefully, scrutinizing any strong BOSSes or distinctive buildings. He found that in the fortress, there were as many as twenty to thirty Overlord-level BOSSes whose levels were not visible, not to mention the countless Lord-level and Elite-level BOSSes. Fortunately, he had the Stealth Skill; otherwise, finding the bronze coffin in this fortress would mean having to clear out all the monsters, which could take a month to complete the epic-level task set by the instructor. After searching for a long time without finding the bronze coffin, Song Jian sighed while looking at the central castle of the fortress. He had no choice but to approach the castle. The castle occupied one-fifth of the entire fortress area and was even taller than the fortress walls. There were three Overlord-level BOSSes just in the plaza in front of the castles gate. The level and number of monsters inside the castle would definitely be higher and greater. Song Jian had originally held a sliver of hope, but now it seemed that the bronze coffin mentioned by the instructor was probably within this castle. Stealthily making his way to the castle, as he passed through a dark alley, Song Jian was suddenly drawn by a purple-red glow. At the end of this dark alley, there was an epic-level chest, quietly lying there, which surprised and delighted Song Jian. In the game world, chests do not respawn once opened. After encountering a chest when he first entered the game, Song Jian had never come across any other chests again. He didnt expect to find a chest in this place, and to top it off, an epic-level oneCthis was practically like picking up an epic-level equipment for free. PS: Thank you Martial God Zhao Yun for the donation of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1036 - Chapter 1036 Chapter 1038 Unlocking_1 Chapter 1036: Chapter 1038: Unlocking_1 Chapter 1036: Chapter 1038: Unlocking_1 The alley was empty except for an epic-level treasure chest; no other monsters were in sight. This struck Song Jian as odd, because usually such chests are guarded by powerful creatures that one must either lure away or kill to claim the treasure. There was no other way. The vertical eye on his forehead opened slightly, emitting a faint glow, and sure enough, at the far end of the alley, a semi-transparent figure was wandering in front of the chestCan invisible monster. However, Song Jian had encountered plenty of such creatures and wasnt surprised. Song Jian crept stealthily towards the monster. He had to keep some distance from the entrance of the alley, or the noise from the battle might attract other monsters. Shadow Scout, Level 55, Elite BOSS, Vitality Points 75000/75000. A Level 55 Elite BOSS posed no threat to Song Jian, but the quieter the fight, the better. He decided not to use the Thousand Swords Art; the commotion it caused might attract a swarm of monsters. The Shadow Scout roamed constantly, pausing occasionally to look around with an alert demeanor, before resuming its previous wandering. The Shadow Scout had a pistol at its waist and a dagger in its right hand, looking like an agile profession akin to a thiefs. Such creatures were extremely keen; even the slightest rustle could alert them to Song Jians presence. Song Jian approached cautiously, observing the creatures patterns. In a non-combat state, the Shadow Scout moved quite predictablyCten meters, eight meters, six meters, five meters When Song Jian was about five meters from the Shadow Scout, its movement suddenly paused as if it sensed something and turned around, looking in Song Jians direction. Song Jian froze and didnt move a muscle. After a long while, the Shadow Scout shook its head and resumed its wandering. Its alert range is five meters! Song Jian thought to himself. His previous cautious approach was to ascertain the creatures alert range so he could kill it as quickly as possible. As the Shadow Scout turned around to continue its patrol, Song Jian suddenly sprinted, fast as an arrow charging towards it. At that moment, the Shadow Scout tensed up, a fierce look flashed across its face, and it turned and let out a low roar in Song Jians direction; Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Two meters was less than a seconds distance for Song Jian, and within three meters, he entered the attack range of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword. With the technique unleashed, his speed increased even further, dashing towards the Shadow Scout like a streak of light. In the instant the Shadow Scout tightened its grip on the dagger to turn around, the Sky-breaking Sword had already plunged fiercely into its chest. The Scout, intending to parry, suddenly felt its body uncontrollable and light on its feet. Shua shua shua~ Flashes of the sword, nine Sword Qi pierced through the Shadow Scouts body, followed by nine gouts of blood spurting out. The body of the Shadow Scout floated upward, more than a meter above the ground, completely airborne. Thousands of points of critical damage floated above the Shadow Scouts head. While airborne, it was entirely defenseless. Coupled with its innate agility profession traits with lower defense and Vitality Points compared to other professions, this strike cost it a third of its Vitality Points. Before it even landed, Song Jian returned the Sky-breaking Sword and performed the Sword Qi Manifestation skill. In front of him, countless Sword Qi coalesced and intertwined, forming a White Tiger as tall as a man, roaring as it charged at the Shadow Scout. Sword Qi White Tiger, Damage 5000, Trait: Armor Break. Sword Qi could take form and evolve into anything; each shape embodied its unique characteristics. At this moment, the Sword Qi White Tiger summoned by Song Jian possessed the Armor Break attribute. Boom! The Sword Qi White Tiger fiercely collided with the Shadow Scout, its front claws sweeping across and several beams of light flashed. The Shadow Scouts leather armor shattered, revealing the body within. Pff- A mouthful of dark brown blood mist sprayed from the Shadow Scouts mouth as its body slammed hard against the wall of a narrow alley. By that time, hundreds of semi-transparent Spirit Swords, burning with dark red flames, had already appeared around Song Jians body. Without waiting for the Shadow Scout to rise, countless Spirit Swords had already been hacking at it. Boom, boom, boom- A series of low rumbles echoed through the alley, which after a brief period, gradually quieted down. Initially, the soldier Zombies on the nearby streets, having heard the noise, started to gathe slowly towards the alley. But after the noise dissipated, these soldier Zombies wandered around for a while before dispersing in all directions. Looking at the Shadow Scouts tattered corpse, Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. A level-ten Thousand Swords Art could at most summon three hundred and fifty Spirit Swords and at least sixty. The Vitality Points of the Shadow Scout earlier were such that sixty Spirit Swords would have been sufficient to kill it. But in that strike, Song Jian had summoned more than two hundred Spirit Swords. Although the consumed Sword Qi Value was the same, it was an apparent waste, and it also made a lot of noise. Others pursue the greatest power in their swordplay, yet I must choose a different path. I should precisely control the number of Spirit Swords summoned by each use of the Thousand Swords Art. Only by doing this can I truly master the essence of this move Song Jian thought to himself. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art was Song Jians most powerful attacking skill. He had to master it completely. To reach the pinnacle of skill, he had to control the number of Spirit Swords summoned with each use. With a clear direction, what remained was to work tirelessly towards that goal. Song Jian picked up a level-fifty Dark Gold Quality dagger dropped by the Shadow Scout and strode towards the epic-tier treasure chest. Locked? Song Jian stared at the lock hanging on the epic-tier treasure chest and was momentarily stunned. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No wonder theres only one elite BOSS guarding it. If it were an unlocked epic-tier treasure chest, at least a dominator-tier BOSS would be needed to guard it Song Jian shook his head and sighed. He wasnt of the thief profession, so he hadnt learned how to pick locks. If it were a lower-grade chest, he could just use the Sky-breaking Sword to forcefully open it. But there was a downside to forcing it open; the grade of items inside the chest would decrease by one level, and it required a weapon of very high quality. The higher the grade of the chest, the smaller the chance of successfully forcing it open. With an epic-tier chest, even if Song Jian could force it open, the durability of the Sky-breaking Sword would likely drop severely, and he would only obtain an item of gold quality C it would simply not be worth the loss. Thinking this, Song Jian could only regretfully shake his head, ready to leave. Just then, he suddenly remembered that he had obtained an item, the Key of Oblivion, after clearing a level-three Abyss Shadow copy. He wondered if this key could unlock the treasure chest. Holding on to a glimmer of hope, Song Jian took out the Key of Oblivion and inserted it towards the keyhole. Surprisingly, the moment the Key of Oblivion touched the keyhole, it immediately burst into dazzling black light, and the key itself seemed to melt, turning into sticky liquid and flowing into the keyhole. System: You are using the Key of Oblivion to unlock the treasure chest; it will take thirteen minutes and fifty-seven seconds, please wait patiently! It can actually be opened, this is practically a Master Key! A look of surprise appeared in Song Jians eyes. Chapter 1037 - Chapter 1037 Chapter 1039 Entering the Castle_1 Chapter 1037: Chapter 1039: Entering the Castle_1 Chapter 1037: Chapter 1039: Entering the Castle_1 Song Jians eyes watched a slow unlocking progress bar inching forward, and the Key of Oblivion flickered with various colors of light, as if it were cracking a code. Now, the Key of Oblivion was no longer the inconspicuous, pitch-black object it had been before; it shone like a dazzling, flowing crystal, filling the entire keyhole of the trial chest. As time ticked by second by second, the progress bar finally reached the end, and with a click, the chest opened. Song Jian reached inside and fished out several items. One was a skill book with golden silk edges, exquisitely made, emitting a faint purplish-red glow. A look of surprise appeared in Song Jians eyesChe hadnt expected to actually find a skill book within. Upon examining it, he discovered that it was a skill exclusive to the thief profession, Forced Cooldown Removal. Once activated, all skills that are in cooldown status immediately recover and can be used right away. Forced Cooldown Removal: A thief-exclusive skill, after use, it removes the cooldown time for all skills within 5 minutes; the skill itself has a 15-minute cooldown. The thief profession had many skills, much like mages, relying entirely on skills to deal damage. With this skill, thieves could unleash two rounds of burst damage consecutively, instantly doubling their combat power. Besides the skill book, there were also a gold and a silver quality piece of equipment, as well as some miscellaneous items that could only be sold in stores. Song Jian glanced at the skill book and chose to devour it. His newly upgraded Thousand Swords Art at level ten saw its proficiency leap forward significantly, roughly by one-fifth. That meant he would need five epic quality skill books to increase the Thousand Swords Art from level ten to eleven. After opening the epic chest, Song Jian continued moving toward the castle deep in the city center, stealthily taking out any stray monsters he encountered. With the terrifying damage of the Thousand Swords Art, monsters hardly had time to react before being instantly killed, leaving them no chance to call for reinforcements against Song Jian. In the process of repeatedly using the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian carefully noted the nuances of each execution. As the core skill of the exclusive Sword Immortal profession, mastering it required a significant amount of time and effort, a task not meant to be accomplished rapidly. Song Jian was not in a hurry. Gradually, Song Jian approached the fortresss central castle. Before the castle, there was a spacious plaza, and Song Jian hid behind a five-or-six-story auction house, peering out at the square. The plaza was vast, spanning several thousand square meters, swarming with soldier zombies wandering about, holding rifles in their hands and carrying swords, and sabers as cold weapons on their backs. Some wore leather armor, while others were even clad in scale or chainmail. Among these monsters, a formidable warrior towering over three meters held a Gatling gun, draped in ammo belts, dressed in a special forces combat suit, with a war knife at his waist and a dagger strapped to his calf. This formidable warrior was clearly an extremely dangerous BOSS. Even though Song Jian couldnt see his level, he could still feel the aura emanating from a commander-grade BOSS. To enter the castle, one had to pass through this plaza, with no alternative route available. Song Jian had already assessed that the minimum alert range for the soldier zombies was about three meters, with most between five and six meters. The square was so densely packed that the distance between them was likely less than a meter, meaning not even the most elite thief could slip through undetected. No choice, I have to force my way through, Song Jian murmured to himself after pondering for a moment. With a thought, Song Jians figure suddenly blurred, and after a violent shake, two identical Song Jians appeared in the original spot. Sword Shadow Clone! The level four Sword Shadow Clone could inherit 50% of Song Jians attributes and all of his skills, albeit all inherited skills were only at level one. After the clone appeared, it charged straight into the plaza. Standing at the edge, it swung its long sword, and dozens of Spirit Swords manifested, floating around the clone. With every movement, they hurled themselves at the monsters on the plaza. Boom, boom, boom~ A first-level Thousand Swords Art enveloped a vast area, damaging over a hundred monsters and simultaneously drew the attention of even more. The boss in the middle of the square also let out a roar, brandishing its machine gun and charged towards the clone with large strides. Bang, bang, bang~ Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Already, monsters in close proximity fired at the clone, and a few bursts of blood exploded from the body of the Sword Shadow Clone before it turned into black mist and dissipated in the air, with Vitality Points plummeting. Song Jian was startled; these monsters attack damage was formidable, and he dared not let the clone take the hits. He quickly controlled the clone to sprint into the alley behind him. A large group of monsters were lured away by the clone, and in a short while, the square was left with less than half of the wandering monsters. These were the ones too far away to be attracted. Even the boss had been led out by the clone; soon, the distinct roar of a Gatling gun resounded in the alley as the clones Vitality Points rapidly decreased. I need to be fast, the clone wont last much longer! Song Jians figure darted out like lightning, with Sword Qi surging throughout his body, which in an instant, all converged into his hand holding the Sky-breaking Sword, releasing a dazzling sword light. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian charged to the center of the square and swung his sword towards the monsters blocking the castle gate. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords, burning with dark red flames, shot towards the monsters like missiles, while Song Jian, heedless of anything else, charged straight for the castle gate. Just then, Song Jian felt the connection with his clone abruptly sever, understanding that it wouldnt be long before the lured monsters and the boss would return. He couldnt help but accelerate his pace. The monsters around the castle gate were left in disarray by the impact of the Spirit Swords. As they prepared to charge at Song Jian, a giant red lotus spun, drawing them all into the center of a Sword Formation. Song Jian nearly brushed past several monsters as he dashed by, and just as he entered through the castle gate, the distinct roar of a Gatling gun sounded from behind. Ratatatatata~ Suddenly, Song Jian felt a sharp pain in his back, and at the same time, the rocks on both sides of the castle gate were shredded to rubble. The scattered debris shot out in all directions, painfully striking Song Jians face. Song Jian instinctively dove forward, tucking and rolling twice before hiding inside the castle. Behind him, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation roared, and the combat status bar swiftly displayed a series of Experience Points gained notifications. The monsters behind didnt seem to dare enter the castle; after Song Jian hid inside, the boss and the monsters that had doubled back lost their target and resumed wandering. Soon the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation dissipated, and Song Jian returned to a non-combat state. Only then did he see that his Vitality Points had dropped by more than three thousand. Thats terrifying, the monsters here are too powerful. To kill it, Im afraid it would take many lives, but if I can cause the bosss weapon to drop, that would be a real windfall, Song Jian thought, shuddering as he glanced back at the castle gate. If the bosss weapon really dropped, it would at least be of Epic Quality, and it might even reach Legendary Level. Such a multi-barreled rotating machine gun is a strategic weapon in warfare, capable of turning the tide in a regions battle. While pondering, Song Jian continued deeper into the castle, following the path. He had a hunch that the Bronze Coffin the mentor had spoken of should be deep within this castle. Chapter 1038 - Chapter 1038 Chapter 1040 Bearman_1 Chapter 1038: Chapter 1040: Bearman_1 Chapter 1038: Chapter 1040: Bearman_1 Song Jian had completed his epic task at the fortress, and the City of Hope had not descended into chaos because of his absence. In fact, Wang Qi and others had grown accustomed to Song Jians frequent absences from the City of Hope, and everything proceeded in an orderly fashion even when he was not there. Negotiations with the City of Sin continued, Abyssal Shadow replicas were purchased or destroyed as needed, and following the system announcement, players who had first seized these replicas understood that they would become worthless bridgeheads for the Abyssal Hells invasion of the game world. Even if the people of the City of Hope didnt buy them out, they would eventually be forced to destroy them all, so naturally, they were all too happy to make one last profit from them. However, there were still some replica holders who couldnt be contacted, and their replicas had yet to be destroyed. Wang Qi had already arranged for staff to reach out to these players, determined to have all replicas in the vicinity of the City of Hope destroyed before the Abyssal invasion. As Song Jian went deeper into the castle to explore, the Transmission Array in the City of Hope summoned the figures of three NPCs. Their arrival immediately attracted the attention of nearby players. These three, dressed in black robes holding Magic Staffs and slender in build, seemed shrouded within their voluminous cloaks. Most significantly, a faint black aura wafted from them, from inside out. Having recently faced a Necromancer invasion, the City of Hope was incredibly vigilant about any anomalies. The players around eyed the trio warily the moment they appeared, with some immediately gripping their weapons. If not for the friendly green names above the NPCs heads, they might have been under attack the moment they appeared. So this is the City of Hope, huh? It really is a city that has just been established. What bad luck to be facing such a disaster so soon, said Sora, lowering his hood to reveal a handsome face with pointed ears, pale skin, and curious, wide eyes that looked around eagerly, appearing much like a legendary Elf. Such a city will never withstand the Abyssal catastrophe. Our Oracle City is by far the safest place in the entire world, another NPC, resembling a Goblin, said dismissively as he looked around. Its also not as prosperous as Oracle City, after all, it is a newly established city, so we shouldnt be too harsh The last NPC, with the appearance of a Beastman, scrutinizing the slowly gathering citizens of the City of Hope, couldnt help but curl the corner of his mouth in disdain. Even the citys response mechanism is flawed. We have been here for over ten minutes and still no one has come to inquire. Either the guards here are lazy, or the city has not established any crisis response mechanism at all, which is truly terrifying! Sora sighed, feeling increasingly doubtful that the city would survive when the great disaster struck. Heh, isnt that exactly why we are here? the Goblin Milu revealed a sly smile, As long as we make an impressive case and throw in a little sweetener, I believe our mission will go very smoothly. Lets hope so, for the gods are watching us! The Beastman Nar crossed his hands reverently over his chest and spoke with a respectful tilt of his head. The three strolled leisurely through the streets of the City of Hope, visiting every shop as if to understand the situation of the city, though their destination was clearCthe imposing City Lord Mansion at the citys center, which was Song Jians Manor Castle. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Walking cautiously along the castles passageway, Song Jian found it strange not to have encountered a single creature after such a long journey. But soon, he heard a deep growling and panting ahead, as if a beast awaited him. Reaching the end of the passageway, Song Jian found an open door leading to what appeared to be a dining room, with a huge table set in the center and only one chair beside it. Seated there was an unusually robust bearman enjoying a hearty meal. This bearman had the torso and limbs of a human but the head of a great black bear and a body covered in thick black fur, looking much like a black bear capable of upright walking. Level 58 Dominant-class BOSS, Bruke Bearman, Song Jian narrowed his eyes as he examined the creatures attributes: Its also a mutated creature! Bruke Bearman (Mutated), Level 58, Dominant-class BOSS, Vitality Points: 1350000/1350000 The bearman roared loudly and directly lifted the gigantic dining table with a diameter of over five meters, sending it flying towards Song Jian along with the food atop it, heralding its approach with a whistling whoosh through the air. Song Jian leaped aside. It was only then, as the Bruin bearman rose from his chair, that Song Jian realized just how tall the bearman before him wasCit had already surpassed five meters. Its body was covered in bulging muscles, imposing a fearsome presence, much like a moving fortress, which was quite horrifying to behold. Roar! Invader, die! The bearman let out a thunderous bellow as a bloody light began to emanate from its body. Its already towering stature grew even more, its head nearly reaching the ceiling of the dining room. With heavy strides, it charged toward Song Jian, picking up the overturned dining table along the way and hurling it at him. Wielding the Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian cleaved the enormous table in two. Just then, a shadow loomed over him. A look of surprise crossed his face; he hadnt expected the bearman, as massive and heavy as it was, to move so nimbly. Before he could react, the bearman collided with him like a small mountain; Bang! Song Jian felt as though hed been struck by a speeding locomotive. He was sent flying, crashing hard against the wall a few meters behind him. Instantly, the wall, built of giant rocks, caved in, leaving a person-shaped indentation. Song Jian felt as if all the bones in his body might break. This guy is so strong! Song Jian couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood, terror apparent on his face. Dark heavy strike! The bearman roared and swung its right fist toward Song Jian. Its fist glowed with a black light, condensing into a massive bears head that emitted a deep, howling sound. Song Jians face turned ashen, and in the blink of an eye, his figure vanished, becoming translucent like a soul, and he passed straight through the wall! Soul Wander, Song Jians most powerful movement and evasion skill. In his soul form, he was immune to all attacks except those aimed at the soul. In the first three seconds after casting, he could pass through any obstacles. The skill lasted for nine seconds, enough time for Song Jian to dodge any fatal damage. Boom! The sturdy rock wall exploded apart, and a large hole appeared in front of Song Jian. Large chunks of rock shot past him, some even piercing through his body and crashing behind him. Azure Dragon Sword Body, Withering Power! A dazzling cyan light burst forth from Song Jians body. He lifted his hand, and the Withering Power coiled like a rope in the air, twisting and binding the bearman. Instantly, the bearmans speed was greatly reduced, as if it had become as sluggish as a snail. Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. The oppressive aura exuded by this BOSS was too intense, its attacks came like a sudden squall, leaving no room to breathe. From the first glance to the present moment, Song Jian had not even been able to utilize the Thousand Swords Art, constantly suppressed by the opponent. Without the Soul Wander skill, he likely would have been severely injured by now, teetering on the brink of death. Chapter 1039 - Chapter 1039 Chapter 1041 Baron of the Blood Clan_1 Chapter 1039: Chapter 1041: Baron of the Blood Clan_1 Chapter 1039: Chapter 1041: Baron of the Blood Clan_1 Withering Power was unleashed, greatly reducing the bear mans speed. It was only then that Song Jian leisurely swung the Sky-breaking Sword, executing the Thousand Swords Art skill. In an instant, the entire space was covered by densely packed Spirit Swords, burning with dark red flames. Sensing the threat of death, the bear mans neck fur instantly stood on end as it let out a roar and turned to flee. However, with its speed greatly reduced, whether it was attacking or fleeing, it had lost its former agility. Over three hundred Spirit Swords, like sharks smelling blood, flew towards the bear man, continuously slashing at its body, erupting with roaring blasts. The bear man howled in rage, its huge palms flailing wildly in the air, repeatedly striking the Spirit Swords around it, causing sparks to scatter. To Song Jians surprise, some of the originally translucent Spirit Swords were actually destroyed by the bear mans shrikes, which shocked him. Although it destroyed a few Spirit Swords, the remaining number was too great to make any difference. The bear mans Vitality Points plunged by nearly five hundred thousand in an instant, with a dense flurry of damage numbers floating above its head, varying in color, almost forming a continuous stream. This Overlord-level BOSS, which generally would require the coordinated efforts of dozens of players over level fifty to potentially kill, was now vigorously engaged in combat by Song Jian alone. Once the Thousand Swords Art was employed, no matter how formidable the BOSS, they couldnt escape the bounds of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and could only watch helplessly as their Vitality Points rapidly decreased amidst the Red Lotus Karma Fire that filled the sky. The Brook Bearman BOSS was no exception, caught in the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it could do nothing but emit painful and helpless roars. Eventually, the Sword Qi Stone Tower appeared, pressing directly down on the bear man. After Song Jian chose to absorb it, a weak bear man soul was sucked into the Sword Qi Stone Tower and a countdown of over five hours appeared in front of Song Jian. Phew, Song Jian exhaled deeply. The bear man BOSSs attacks could rank among the top three of all the Overlord-level BOSSes he had encountered. Observing its massive size paired with surprisingly nimble, storm-like assaults, an ordinary Shield Warrior would likely be overwhelmed and quickly defeated. What a pity that although absorbing Sword Qi can improve proficiency in the Thousand Swords Art, it prevents loot from dropping This was the only thing that dismayed Song Jian, knowing that this over level fifty Overlord-level BOSS had a high probability of dropping epic items. Just as Song Jian sat down to recover his Vitality and Mental Strength as well as his Sword Qi Value, he suddenly received a message from Wang Qi. A few NPCs from the City of Oracles had appeared in the City of Hope, wanting to build a Tower of the Gods there. In exchange, the City of Oracles would ally with the City of Hope, and when the City of Hope was under attack, the City of Oracles could access the powers of the Tower of the Gods to provide assistance. I need to think about this. Is there anything else they want? Song Jian asked through the communicator. After they left the City Lord Mansion, they didnt leave immediately but wandered around the city, chatting with many NPCs that have settled here, and it looks like they might have some quest Wang Qi hesitated. Have someone keep an eye on them; I always feel their intentions are not good. Also, make contact with the City of Sin, and ask them about what this Tower of the Gods is for, Song Jian instructed. He knew too little information at the moment, having never encountered many things before, he was completely unaware of the purpose of this so-called Tower of the Gods and whether it would be beneficial or harmful to the City of Hope. And as an emissary of a city, he should also treat this matter cautiously. The City of Oracles, that is a large city that is more than a thousand kilometers away from the City of Hope. Why would they set their sights on a newly established city like the City of Hope? Song Jian wondered inwardly. However, he wouldnt make any decisions until he got the information about the Tower of the Gods from the City of Sin. Although he was the lord of the City of Hope, it now housed over thirty thousand players and about a hundred thousand NPCs, and any decision he made would affect the lives of these people. He had to proceed with caution. After recovering in the castle, Song Jian continued to explore deeper into the fortress. Although there were few monsters in the castle, those he encountered were Overlord-level BOSSes, which caused him some headaches. The Thousand Swords Art was too noisy; the previous dining room was already devastated. Song Jian was worried that if he executed the Thousand Swords Art a few more times, the entire castle might suffer tremendous damage. The bronze coffin, I wonder what relationship this monarch lying in the bronze coffin has with this fortress, and how he came to be buried in this place Song Jian thought to himself, Most importantly, why would there be information about the Sword Immortal profession set on the kings body! All of this was like a fog, and Song Jian knew he had to come into contact with the bronze coffin to find a clue. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly heard a strange sound near his ear. Thump, thump, thump Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was as if the sound came from a beating heart, making Song Jian somewhat restless. Unknowingly, he found his own heartbeat slowly synchronizing with the sound in his ears. Thump! With another severe beat, Song Jian suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart, and couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood; his Vitality Points instantly dropped by more than a thousand. Song Jian was startled. It was then that he realized he had been attacked, a monster had set its eyes on him. However, he was currently in a corridor with solid rock walls on both sides and had not seen any trace of a creature. Thump, thump, thump~ The sound of the heartbeat seemed to be getting faster, which caused Song Jians own heart to beat rapidly, involuntarily. Vertical eye! A Vertical eye opened on Song Jians forehead, and pale golden light burst forth, instantly illuminating the dim surroundings. Then, a huge dark shadow, perched on the ceiling of the corridor where Song Jian was, with a pair of greedy eyes, stared fixedly at him. What in the world is that thing! Song Jian immediately became alert, gripping the Sky-breaking Sword tightly as he focused on the huge black shadow. Whoosh~ The mass of black shadow disintegrated, turning into countless bat-sized bats that flew towards Song Jian; These bats landed on the ground and reconstituted into a humanoid creature in a blood-red dress, slim in stature, pale in complexion, with two sharp fangs poking out from its lips. The Blood Clan? Song Jian narrowed his eyes. This creature was one of the most troublesome monsters he had encountered. It moved swiftly, could fight and withstand attacks, and had astonishing recuperative powers, as well as a very strong vindictive spirit. In the eyes of these creatures, humans were nothing more than food, a mobile blood bank, and they regarded humans with contempt from the bottom of their hearts. This is not a place for you to come, human! The Blood Clan male across from him showed a cruel smile, lightly caressing his lips with his fingers. Another mutated monster, Baron Dracula, status unknown, power of a Dominant level BOSS, Vitality Points one million three hundred thousand! Song Jians expression darkened slightly. The creature in front of him was even higher in level than the Bear-men he had encountered before, over ten levels above Song Jian, and while he couldnt see the opponents level and the Vitality Points were somewhat lacking, Song Jian sensed a threat even more terrifying than the Bear-men emanating from it. Chapter 1040 - Chapter 1040 Chapter 1042 Blood Sea Hell_1 Chapter 1040: Chapter 1042 Blood Sea Hell_1 Chapter 1040: Chapter 1042 Blood Sea Hell_1 ` Song Jian gripped the long sword in his hand, warily staring at the Blood Clan monster before him. So youre unwilling to retreat, huh? The Blood Clan male revealed a hideous grin, holding out his right hand. In his palm lay a translucent heart, which appeared phantom-like, still pulsating endlessly. Then stay and become one of His Majestys attendants, the Blood Clan male cackled wickedly, his right hand squeezing the ghostlike heart, which plopped into a mass of mush, seeping through the cracks between his fingers. Plop~ Song Jian suddenly spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, feeling a surge of excruciating pain in his heart. More than five thousand points of damage floated up from above Song Jians head, causing his Vitality Points to decrease by half at once. Eh, still not dead? The Blood Clan male showed a look of surprise. Few could survive his move, Heart Rupture, which was on par with the deathly touch of dark magic, capable of instant death. Even if the instant death effect did not trigger, the damage it caused was not something a newly-initiated second-tier combatant could resist. However, what the Blood Clan male didnt know was that Song Jian had undergone combat power assessments twice, once with a double S ranking, and once with an S ranking, earning attribute points much more than the average playerCmore than double. Moreover, Song Jian had used many treasures that increased attribute points and Vitality, so his Vitality limit had long since surpassed ten thousand points. The previous one-thousand-point damage and the current five-thousand-point damage had only severely injured Song Jian, not yet to the point of immediate death. Song Jians heart skipped a beat as he quickly retreated, but the Baron monster extracted a rapier from the location of its heart and chased after him. I said you would become one of His Majestys attendants. Dont think you can escape from here The Baron laughed maniacally, moving at high speed. Song Jian swung his sword forward, and hundreds of Spirit Swords instantly filled the passage, flying toward the Baron. Boom, boom, boom~ A series of violent explosions resounded, fire blazed to the skies, and the Baron BOSSs agonized screams echoed through the corridor, as if it were being torn apart. After a while, the attack of the Thousand Swords Art ended, and in front of Song Jian, the Baron BOSS was left with less than a third of its body. Everything below its waist had turned into a pool of filthy blood, the left arm remained only halfway, and the right arm had completely vanished, leaving only its head and part of the chest body. Yet, the Blood Clan Baron BOSS still appeared unscathed, his face breaking into a mad smile. Hahaha, hahahaha, how painful, truly a nostalgic feeling. I cant recall how many years its been since Ive endured such agony. Its truly memorable Plop~ The Barons remaining less-than-third of his body suddenly transformed into a cloud of black mist that rose into the air, floating aloft. The black mist then reformed into countless black bats, fluttering toward Song Jian. Song Jian prepared to defend, only to find that these black bats were mere illusions, causing him no harm whatsoever. Many bats even flew straight through his body and continued toward the back. Looking back, Song Jian saw the bat illusions reconvene behind him, reconstituting the humanoid form of the Blood Clan Baron. Human, you cannot kill me! The Barons face twisted into a gruesome smile, as he slowly raised both hands into the air. ` Boil, Blood Sea Hell! Song Jian stared at the Blood Clan Baron with a mocking smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. Although the baron seemed to have fully recovered, his Vitality Points were actually less than nine hundred thousand. That is to say, his apparent full recovery was nothing but an illusion. Once the remaining Vitality Points drained away, he would still die. As the Blood Clan Baron raised his hands, blood swiftly seeped from the floor of the passageway, quickly covering Song Jians feet. Only a few seconds passed before Song Jian discovered that the walls around the passageway were also slowly disappearing. To his amazement, he was surrounded by an endless sea of fresh blood. The boiling blood surged upward. At this rate, it wouldnt take long for Song Jian to be completely submerged by the blood sea. The Bloody Baron spread a pair of massive bat-like wings behind him, his crimson eyes shining with excitement as he watched Song Jian, now submerged up to his waist, and burst into laughter. No one can survive in the Blood Sea Hell. Even if your body rots in the blood sea, your soul will sink forever within it the Bloody Baron said viciously. Standing motionless in the middle of the blood sea, Song Jian glanced at the cooldown time for his skills and revealed a cold smile, I wonder if your Blood Sea Hell is vast and profound, or if my Karmic Fire Red Lotuss purification ability is simply extraordinary? The Sky-breaking Sword radiated dazzling golden light as more than three hundred Spirit Swords, burning with dark red flames, appeared beside Song Jian. Suddenly, the Bloody Baron felt a threat of death. This skill seemed similar to the last one, but it struck a chord of fear deep in his soul. Blood Sea Boiling! The Bloody Baron clenched his teeth, instantly going berserk. His flesh shriveled at a visible rate as if he were pumping all of his Vitality into the blood sea. The previously boiling blood sea suddenly resounded with thunderous roars, and streaks of red lightning appeared in the sky above, while dark red clouds quickly gathered, turning the entire sky red. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The blood sea, which had reached only as high as Song Jians waist, now rose at more than double the speed, soon reaching his chest. With a thought, Flame Light Wings appeared behind Song Jian, and he shot up into the sky, breaking free from the blood sea. By this time, the Thousand Swords Art had gathered more than three hundred Spirit Swords into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Over the churning blood sea, a huge Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation slowly rotated, emitting intense heat. Within the heat, a sacred light blossomed from the flames. Karmic Fire was, after all, a fire of purification, while the Blood Clan Barons blood sea ability was one of the most filthy presences between heaven and earth. The previous Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had only shown its powerful damage aspect, and the purification effect was not evident. But now, amidst the blood sea, the purification power of Karmic Fire was fully unleashed. Under the scorching heat, the blood sea boiled violently, turning into large swathes of blood mist that rose into the air. Under the purifying light of Karmic Fire, the blood mist turned into sparkling points of light that fell back into the blood sea, speeding up its evaporation. The sea level of the blood quickly began to drop. In just a few seconds, the boundless blood sea was reduced to a shallow layer, leaving the Flesh-exhausted Bloody Baron with an expression of disbelief on his withered face. How, how is this possible Before he could react, his entire body was swept into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Piercing screams echoed from the formation, growing weaker and weaker until they finally went silent. The dark red clouds in the sky slowly dissipated, and the red lightning collapsed as soon as it appeared. The only thing remaining was Song Jian floating in the air, with a massive Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, well over a hundred meters in diameter, slowly rotating in front of him, waves of heat radiating in all directions. PS: Thanks to Environmental Worker for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1041 - Chapter 1041 Chapter 1043 Kings Scepter_1 Chapter 1041: Chapter 1043: Kings Scepter_1 Chapter 1041: Chapter 1043: Kings Scepter_1 The Bloody Barons Blood Sea Hell skill was extremely powerful, not only did it have a wide range, but it also inflicted the same damage to every person within the blood sea. In other words, whether it was one person or a hundred, a thousand, being in the blood sea meant being constantly subjected to damage. Once the blood sea became too overwhelming, everyone would be directly devoured and killed by it. This move was very potent but could be easily countered by forces that were directly opposed to it, like holy light, flames, and thunder which possessed attributes that could break through evil and cleanse. Song Jians Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation possessed the strongest cleansing ability in this world. The Blood Sea Hell might seem boundless, but in reality, it was closely linked to the Bloody Barons own strength. As long as the power of the skill released by Song Jian could suppress that of the Bloody Baron himself, the Blood Sea Hell would be cleansed in a short period. The Bloody Baron did not even reach the second tier before he was cleansed by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. This was partly because of the energy attribute suppression, and partly because of the Bloody Barons self-destructive maintenance of the Blood Sea Hell. With the loss of its target, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation slowly dissipated. Song Jians vision shattered before him, plunging him into darkness. When he regained his sight, he found himself still standing within the corridor, as if he had never left. The previous Blood Sea Hell must have been an illusion. However, if I had truly died in there, Im afraid it would have been just like what the Bloody Baron said, where even the soul would sink into the blood sea Song Jian thought silently to himself as he looked towards where the Bloody Baron had stood. On the ground, there were five or six items scattered, one of which emitted a purple-red glow indicative of an epic quality. This was a pair of gauntlets, heavy in hand, seemingly part of a plate armor set. The Bloody Baron was clearly a dexterous fighter and yet he dropped a piece of plate armor gauntlets Song Jian thought somewhat gloomily. Having obtained an epic level equipment after much difficulty, it wasnt even suitable for his own use. Shaking his head, Song Jian glanced at the properties of the gauntlets and tossed them into his inventory. Bloody Roar Gauntlets: Plate gauntlets, Epic level, Equipment level 58, Equipment effects: Physical Defense +128, Resistance +179, Strength +15, Constitution +10, Attack speed increased by 15%, Special effect 1: Siphon (Passive), inflicts damage on the target, drawing 10% of the damage value to convert into Vitality Points to replenish own health. If health is full, it forms a Bloody Shield, which can fend off damage below 1,500 points, continuously decaying within ten seconds; Special effect 2: Phantom (Passive), inflicting damage on the target has a certain chance to summon a Blood Clan phantom to assist in attack, the Blood Clan phantom cannot be damaged, exists for thirty seconds, this effect can only occur once within five minutes; Special effect 3: Bloody Blossom (Active), consumes 30% Vitality Points to increase attack speed by 100%, attack power by 50%, lasts for 3 seconds, after the effect disappears, the consumed Vitality Points will slowly recover over 30 seconds; Equipment requirement: Level 50; Whether it can be taken out of the game: No. The properties of the item were average, but the three special effects were impressive, obviously, equipment for a berserker. Two passive skills, one active skill, but the timing of the last active skill had to be handled carefully, otherwise it could not only fail to harm the enemy but could also damage oneself. This equipment required level 50 to be worn, and now apart from throwing it into the guilds warehouse to be displayed as an exhibit, it probably couldnt be sold. Song Jian placed the gauntlets into his inventory and continued towards the end of the corridor. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the end of the corridor, there was a door. When Song Jian placed his hand on the door, he received a system prompt. System: This door seems to be locked, you need to find the key to enter! The key to this door is hidden somewhere in the castle, or in the possession of a guardian! Does this mean I have to search elsewhere? Song Jian was startled, but quickly he took out the Key of Oblivion and inserted it into the keyhole. In Song Jians eyes, the Key of Oblivion was like a master key that could open any lock. A moment later, he was notified that it would take thirteen minutes and fifty-four seconds to open the door, so he patiently waited. Ten minutes later, a soft click issued from within the door, and Song Jian took out the Key of Oblivion, gently pushing open the door. Behind the door was a spacious hall; to the left, a fireplace, and to the right, a long table covered with burning candles. Direcly opposite the door was a floor-to-ceiling window that took up the entire wall, with the curtains drawn open, allowing the outside sunlight to brightly illuminate the entire hall. In front of the floor-to-ceiling window was placed a bronze coffin, and upon seeing it, Song Jian let out a sigh of relief. He had finally found the bronze coffin required for the task. This fortress was far too dangerous; just within this castle alone, he had already encountered two sovereign-tier bosses. It was possible that even more sovereign-tier bosses lay hidden within, and even for someone with Song Jians strength, exploring the entire castle seemed somewhat forced. Song Jian quickly walked up to the bronze coffin and looked inside. The coffin was open and not covered by a lid; he could clearly see a middle-aged man dressed in a suit inside, one hand clutching a scepter, the other a golden scroll, his face full of vicissitude, lying there with his eyes tightly shut. This mans face and body bore no signs of decay, and did not look like the centuries-dead individual Duan Jian had described. Instead, he seemed like someone who was merely sleeping within the bronze coffin. With a vigilant expression, Song Jian prepared for the possibility that the other might wake up and battle him at any moment, and reached cautiously for the scroll in his hand. This was the task item required by Sword Immortal Duan Jian; returning with this scroll would mean the completion of the task. When Song Jians right hand gripped the golden scroll, the kings corpse showed no sign of movement, and he breathed a sigh of relief, gently pulling the scroll from the mans grasp. As Song Jian was about to open the golden scroll to check its contents, he was thwarted by a system prompt: Task item, cannot be viewed. Song Jian curled his lip in disappointment and put the golden scroll into his inventory. Just as he was about to turn and leave, another task, the Path of the Sword Immortal, suddenly issued a prompt: [Please obtain the kings scepter and proceed to Scorching Gorge to seek out the forging master Belen, to acquire information regarding the Sword Immortals suit!] The kings scepter? Song Jians gaze once again fell upon the right hand of the man inside the bronze coffin. It was a scepter barely over a foot in length, made entirely of metal and inlaid with many precious gemstones, twinkling brilliantly, appearing more like an ornamental piece that signified status rather than a weapon. Song Jian reached for the scepter, attempting to draw it from the mans grasp, but suddenly felt a tight grip; the scepter was firmly clasped by the other. Song Jian looked towards the monarch within the bronze coffin and to his shock, found that the others eyes were open. Greedy humans, do you covet the power of the Valen Empire? The man in the bronze coffin slowly sat up, and a formidable presence began to emanate from him, causing a look of horror to appear on Song Jians face. You, youre still alive? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Chapter 1042 - Chapter 1042 Chapter 1044 Profanity_1 Chapter 1042: Chapter 1044: Profanity_1 Chapter 1042: Chapter 1044: Profanity_1 Song Jian stared at the man who sat up from the bronze coffin; he had already carefully sensed before that the man truly had no signs of life, otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt have possibly approached to take the golden scroll from his hands. But now, the man seemed to have been resurrected, sitting up straight, which gave Song Jian quite a shock. The golden book does not belong to the Valen Empire. Anyone who can enter here is free to take it! The man held a scepter and slowly stood up from the bronze coffin. A surging presence burst forth from him, spreading out wave by wave like the vast ocean. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, this scepter belongs only to the monarch of the Valen Empire, representing the authority of the Valen Empire! The man stared at Song Jian and spoke in a low voice, Human, do you intend to covet the authority of the Valen Empire? Sorry, its just an item for my quest! Song Jian shrugged indifferently and said, I need that scepter to follow the path Ive always been pursuing. Id be very grateful if you gave it to me, but if youre not willing, then Ill have no choice but to take it myself Damnation! The mans face filled with rage as he spoke, This is blasphemy! You shall be cursed by the entire Valen Empire. Thousands of Valen Empire warriors will slaughter your kin, friends, and everyone you know as punishment, and you yourself will forever languish in a fiery inferno Valen Empire? Sorry, Ive never heard of any Valen Empire sighed Song Jian, gripping the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand as he spoke. What? The mans voice faltered as if something occurred to him, and his expression instantly turned ugly, You liar, the Valen Empire has existed for three thousand four hundred years, with territory spanning thousands of square kilometers. To walk from one end to the other would take a lifetime Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian, not bothering to listen to the mans rambling, swung the Sky-breaking Sword and unleashed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! A sky full of Spirit Swords instantly engulfed the man standing in the bronze coffin, with sounds of explosions continuing nonstop. Blasphemy! How dare you disrespect a great king Amidst the sound of explosions, the mans angry roar was heard as a pale blue light shone from the center of the Thousand Swords Art, and a powerful energy surged outwards in all directions. Clang clang clang~ A series of snapping sounds echoed, and a look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. He actually saw countless Spirit Swords being directly snapped in half by the force of the energy. One should know that these Spirit Swords had no physical form; they were energy bodies formed from concentrated Sword Qi. How could they possibly break like real metal swords? The sight before him even caused a moment of blankness in Song Jians mind! Evil be gone! A high-pitched shout rang out, and a strong energy rushed toward Song Jian, who quickly dodged to the side. The energy was like a sharp blade, slicing open a deep fissure in the earth, and it split the large door behind Song Jian in two. A series of rumbling collapse sounds also echoed from the corridor behind. Looking forward, the man standing in the bronze coffin was now covered in a layer of pale golden armor, with a long crimson robe fluttering in the wind. From the tip of the scepter in his hand extended a blade about three feet long, transforming what was originally an ornamental staff into a divine weapon. At this time, his attributes slowly appeared above his head. Defir the Seventh, Level 59, King Level Boss, Vitality Points: 9800000/9800000 A look of horror appeared on Song Jians face. This Defir the Seventh turned out to be a King Level Boss, with a whopping Vitality Points of nine million eight hundred thousand. Such a terrifying creature, it was feared that even in three more years in the game, there might not be a team that could kill it! Originally, the epic quest given to him by his mentor Duan Jian was merely to obtain the golden book. The monsters within the castle and the difficulty of entering the castle were indeed epic levels of challenge for an average player. However, now, because of the extra requirement from the quest of the Sword Immortals path to acquire the other partys scepter, the difficulty of this quest skyrocketed to nightmare level. King Level BOSS, in an era where even same-level Lord Level BOSS battles were tough, players probably hadnt even heard of them. Song Jian swallowed hard, always confident in his Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, but the moment he saw the enemys attributes, he felt an urge to turn around and flee. Nearly ten million Vitality Points. Song Jian didnt know whether going all out with the Thousand Swords Art would be able to repel the enemy. Just by looking at how the enemy had cut through the Spirit Sword before, he guessed that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation would probably be of limited use against it. Emperor Defirk VII jumped out of the bronze coffin, swinging his longsword at Song Jian. The enemys speed was extremely fast and his swordsmanship was skilled. Song Jian could only grit his teeth and engage in battle, and in a short time, he was suppressed, with hardly any power to fight back. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure twisted and turned, thrusting the Sky-breaking Sword at an odd angle toward Emperor Defirk VIIs ribs. This move, mingled among ordinary techniques, was difficult to anticipate. Song Jian had previously devised this small trick to prevent the enemy from blocking this strike. Crack~ A light sound, the Sky-breaking Sword pierced Emperor Defirk VIIs left waist. Before Song Jians face could form a smile, the enemys pale golden armor suddenly revealed a semi-transparent light screen, rippling like water waves. Song Jian immediately received a system notification about the skills release failure! Damn it, Song Jian cursed under his breath. The enemys armor actually had an ability to resist skill effects, a trait not commonly seen, only found on top-notch equipment. Accept your punishment, enemy of the Valen Empire! Emperor Defirk VII roared as he swung his longsword down at Song Jian. Boom! A brilliant burst of Qi energy exploded. Song Jian was unable to dodge in time and could only tilt his head to one side. His shoulder was instantly torn open by a huge wound, the flesh mangled. The Dark Gold Quality chestplate of his Ancestral Emperor Ant Suit was like thin paper, torn apart on impact. Song Jians face instantly turned pale. He lifted the Sky-breaking Sword to collide with the enemys longsword, creating a thunderous explosion. With his left shoulder injured, his entire arm hung limply by his side, useless. Song Jian already harbored thoughts of retreat, but Emperor Defirk VII relentlessly pressed on, determined to slay Song Jian before giving up. After dozens more exchanges, Song Jian fought while retreating, now within the corridor. The rock walls on both sides continuously shattered from the energy of their battle, palm-sized stones flying through the corridor like bullets. Bang! Song Jian suddenly extended his right leg, kicking fiercely toward Emperor Defirk VIIs lower body, using the Kick skill hed mastered before, even though the skill had been absorbed by the Thousand Swords Art. But the method of release was something Song Jian remembered; even though the kick lacked the effect of the Kick skill, it was just a normal strike, enough to change Emperor Defirk VIIs expression and involuntarily make him stagger back a couple of steps. Just as Emperor Defirk VII, with a furious expression, lunged forward, Song Jian finally took the opportunity to catch his breath, channeling all Sword Qi into the Sky-breaking Sword. Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Thousand Swords Art! With a light cry, Song Jian brandished the Sky-breaking Sword, viciously striking forth! PS: Thanks to Wounds of the Moons Shadow for the donation of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1043 - Chapter 1043 Chapter 1045 Despair_1 Chapter 1043: Chapter 1045: Despair_1 Chapter 1043: Chapter 1045: Despair_1 At this moment, Song Jian was surrounded by over three hundred Spirit Swords, which instantly filled the entire passageway. Some of the Spirit Swords even overlapped each other, densely packed like a wall. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Emperor Defier VIIs movements abruptly slowed down, and he opened his huge mouth towards the direction of Song Jian, letting out a roar; An illusory image of a lions head emanated from Emperor Defier VII, and his roar seemed as though it came from the lion itself. Roar! This roar was unprecedentedly powerful, and the intense sound waves rippled through the passageway like a tangible gust of wind, hurtling towards Song Jians position. Song Jian felt a thunderous explosion by his ears, which buzzed from the shock, and his body began to sway, looking as if he was about to lose his balance and fall over. More importantly, the densely packed Spirit Swords in front of Song Jian appeared as if they could no longer maintain their formation and were about to collapse. The swords trembled violently, seeming as though they would break free from Song Jians control at any moment. Song Jian was alarmed in his heart. This roar not only attacked, but it could also shatter abilities? Thousand Swords Art! With a thought, the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely cleaved through the air, and countless Spirit Swords flew toward Emperor Defier VII like rainfall on banana leaves. Song Jian feared that if he delayed any longer in releasing them, the Spirit Swords would completely disintegrate. This was a skill that he had released by expending all of his Sword Qi Value. If it went in vain, just the time needed to recover his Sword Qi Value would be enough for Emperor Defier VII to kill him three or four times over. The Spirit Swords staggered towards their target. Although their speed was slightly delayed, they managed not to collapse immediately. The sonic attack continued. Emperor Defier VII maintained his roaring posture, and successive waves of sonic Qi surged forward, colliding with the rotating whirl of Spirit Swords that resembled a Giant Dragon. Clang, Bang, Crack~ Dozens of Spirit Swords shattered into pieces during their charge, propelled by the sound waves into the surroundings. But even more Spirit Swords reached Emperor Defier VII and crazily slashed at him. A pale golden armor on the surface burst into a pale blue light shield, resisting the attack of hundreds of Spirit Swords. However, after only five seconds of assault, the pale blue light shield shattered under the frantic impact of the Spirit Swords. -2580 -2352 -4528 -3258 A series of damage values appeared above Emperor Defier VII, but such damage was like mosquito bites to a King Level BOSS with 9.8 million Vitality Points, hardly worth his concern. Defierk VIIs face showed a disdainful expression as he continuously swung the scepter sword in his hand, fending off the attacks of the Spirit Swords. Many Spirit Swords were slashed and sent flying, bursting into clusters of sparks, but these scattered Spirit Swords were not destroyed. Instead, they spun in the air and continued to thrust towards their target. After a dozen seconds, all attacks from the Spirit Swords ceased, and Defierk VII had lost several hundred thousand Vitality Points. Hahaha, is that all youve got? Defierk VII burst into arrogant laughter, If thats it, then prepare to bear the wrath of a grand duke of the Valen Empire! No sooner had the words left his mouth than a huge Red Lotus Sword Array enveloped him completely. Dark red flames surged, swallowing his entire being in an instant. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was now fully activated. Brilliant red lotuses slowly rotated, with numerous crimson Sword Qis weaving in and out like red dragons, striking against Defierk VII. Each hit took away a massive amount of his Vitality Points, and after each Sword Qi that struck Defierk VII vanished, it soon reformed. At this moment, Defierk VII finally felt the pressure mounting. Swinging the scepter sword in his hands, he sliced through the red dragons of Sword Qi charging at him, but it was all in vain. As long as the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was intact, these Sword Qi constructed from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus would regenerate endlessly. Another dozen seconds passed, and Defierks Vitality Points had dropped by nearly two million. His hair was disheveled, his body drenched in sweat, and a strand of pale grey hair clung to his forehead. Grasping the scepter sword tightly with both hands, he gasped for air. Seeing the Karmic Fire Red Dragons finally dissipate, Defierk breathed a sigh of relief. The Red Dragons inflicted only a few thousand points of damage, which was insignificant to him. However, the sense of hopelessness from the ceaseless attack that simply could not be blocked exerted a heavy pressure on Defierk. Before he could catch his breath, an intense threat bore down on him from above, like Mount Tai crushing him. The hairs on his body stood as if charged by static electricity, and as Defierk looked up, he saw a sharp longsword, about ten meters in length, slashing rapidly toward him. This longsword was unguided by human hands, yet to Defierk, it felt as though a peerless Swordmaster was wielding it against him. Thorn Fortress! Defierk VII bellowed, and a dazzling green light burst forth from his body. Giant vines wrapped around him, growing with an unstoppable force. In a blink, it became a plant teeming with sharp thorns. The massive thorny vine, like a serpent, coiled around Defierk VII at its center, forming a steel fortress bristling with spikes. This was Defierk VIIs life-saving skill, which greatly increased his defense and resistance, while also dealing 100% reflective damage to all who attacked him. However, the cooldown for this skill was quite long, a full hour. Once activated, he would be unable to use it again for some time. The Red Lotus Sword struck harshly against the Thorn Fortress, slicing through it as a hot knife through butter, cleaving the structure in two. A sharp wail erupted from the Thorn Fortress, the entire thorny vine trembling violently. A thick, green sap scattered in all directions, staining the nearby corridors green. Defierk VIIs left shoulder guard shattered, blood staining half of his body. A vast sword wound stretched from his left shoulder to his chest, looking as though his entire left arm had been cleaved off. The blow dealt over eight hundred thousand points of damage, leaving Defierk VII with a look of terror in his eyes, having never suffered such a severe injury before. However, as he struggled to stand, another mountainous presence descended from above. Looking up, he saw a gigantic palm almost covering the entire castle, with countless Sword Qis swirling around it, continuously merging into the palm. The lines on the palm spread out, making the palm look exactly like a real one. No! Defierk VII screamed in despair, feeling as if the entire space around him was sealed off, leaving him nowhere to run. Chapter 1044 - Chapter 1044 Chapter 1046 Scepter and Sword_1 Chapter 1044: Chapter 1046: Scepter and Sword_1 Chapter 1044: Chapter 1046: Scepter and Sword_1 Boom! The Sword Qi palm slammed down, collapsing the entire passage where Defilke VII was, and a corner of the castle crumbled from the inside out, sending rubble rolling down. The figure of Defilke was crushed ruthlessly beneath the ruins by the Sword Qi palm. This time, even the Thorns Fortress couldnt save its life! After a long while, as the dust settled, Defilke lay on his back, his pale golden armor covered in cracks, his body streaked with blood. His Vitality Points had diminished by a third, leaving him with just over five million. Defilke VII had not perished but felt a hint of despair during the instant the Sword Qi palm pressed down without the slightest ability to resist. How, how can you possess such a powerful skill Defilke VII struggled to rise from the ground, his eyes blazing with raging fury, Such sword techniques, such profound mysteries they should not exist at all! With that, Defilke VII roared and charged at Song Jian with his sword. This King Level BOSS, who was also a master of swordsmanship, had at one point overwhelmed Song Jian, rendering him unable to fight back. In terms of swordsmanship alone, Defilke VII was streets ahead of Song Jian. But before the Thousand Swords Art, Defilke VII was like a naked child standing in the icy snowscape, feeling profound despair at being utterly defenseless and under the constant threat of death. Song Jians figure quickly retreated. Defilke VII had just charged seven or eight meters from the ruins when he hit an invisible wall, his face immediately showing a look of horror. Looking up, he saw swirling Sword Qi above his head and a spectral seven-layer tower, flickering in and out of visibility. Within the tower, a figure roared and howled, seemingly struggling fiercely, trying to escape from the tower. Song Jian gazed at the Sword Qi Stone Tower, suddenly concerned. He knew that the Sovereign Level BOSS within had not been entirely consumed and wondered whether the King Level BOSS before him could continue to be imprisoned and absorbed. If not, he could only inflict some damage. Given Defilke VIIs strength and remaining Vitality Points, he would certainly escape from this final blow. At least about three million Vitality Points will remain Song Jian thought to himself, glancing at his Sword Qi Value, which had recovered by less than a fifth, prompting a sense of urgency in him. Now, Song Jians situation wasnt good either. He had less than three thousand Vitality Points left, his breastplate was significantly damaged, and his Sword Qi Value was so low he couldnt even release a basic Thousand Swords Art. If Defilke VII were to gain a breather, the whole situation might be reversed. Boom~ The Sword Qi Stone Tower pressed down fiercely. Defilke VII actually tossed his scepter sword aside and supported the base of the tower with both hands, gritting his teeth and desperately resisting, preventing the tower from falling. I, I will not submit. I am Defilke the Seventh, the monarch of the Valen Empire! Defilkes face went crimson, veins popping up under his skin like earthworms, and the muscles of his arms twisted and knotted like tree roots, as hard as steel. He somehow managed to hold up the Sword Qi Stone Tower, stunning Song Jian, who had never seen anyone or any creature stand up against the Sword Qi Stone Tower before. Is this the strength of a King Level BOSS? Song Jian felt a deep shock, but his gaze quickly shifted to the scepter sword Defilke VII had discarded. My task is not to kill it but to obtain the Kings Scepter With a thought, Song Jian executed the Sword Shadow Clone, and a figure identical to him immediately turned into a soul state, rushing towards Defilke VII. The tower continued to press down gradually. Defilke VII could no longer support it with his hands alone and relied on his shoulder strength. After a standoff, he suddenly sensed the Sword Qi Stone Tower on his shoulder seemed to loosen slightly. It looked like he could completely send the tower flying given a bit more endurance. Just as Defilke VII started regaining hope and felt full of confidence again, a translucent figure rushed towards him, which immediately made him extremely vigilant. His feet involuntarily dug into the flagstone floor, which began to depress slightly. You think you can ambush me like this? Even if my hands are tied, my legs are just as capable as my sword-holding hands! a disdainful look shone in Defelks eyes. But soon, to his astonishment, he saw that the figure had dashed to the spear staff sword hed discarded, snatched it up, and then retreated at high speed. This left Defelk VII completely dumbfounded, ready to strike a heavy blow, yet he could only watch helplessly as the other stole the spear staff sword right before his eyes. Despicable, youre simply Defelk VII was furious, flustered and exasperated, wishing he could tear Song Jian into ten thousand pieces. At that moment, Defelk VII, whod let his guard down for an instant, immediately felt a heavy weight on his shoulder. His already injured left hand suddenly burst forth with a spurt of blood, and a crisp crack came from the bone. Ah, no! Defelk VIIs left arm broke open, no longer able to bear the weight of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, which pressed down viciously. By then, Song Jian was carefully observing the spear staff sword he now held. However, this spear staff sword, radiating a purple-gold light, retracted its blade back into the staff as soon as Song Jian touched it, returning to its appearance as a staff over a foot long. And its attribute, like the golden book before it, turned into a quest item! A legendary item just for a quest Song Jian was somewhat speechless: This is extravagant! If this staff had retained its original attributes instead of becoming a quest item, Song Jian wasnt sure whether to hand it in for the quest or to keep it for himself in secret, as a legendary item of such value was inexhaustible. Just then, a thunderous roar suddenly came from ahead. Song Jian looked up to see that under the pressure of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, most of the castle began to collapse, large rocks fracturing into rubble and falling like a violent rainstorm. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Defelk VIIs figure had long since vanished, presumably crushed beneath the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Song Jian waited for a moment, and finally, a system prompt appeared before his eyes. System: Suppress, or Devour? Theres also the option to devour? A smile of pleasant surprise crossed Song Jians face as he immediately chose Devour! This was a King Level BOSS, and if the devouring succeeded, the Thousand Swords Art could jump up a whole level! At that moment, the second floor of the Sword Qi Stone Tower suddenly lit up. A figure with one arm broken was imprisoned there, roaring and howling, and upon closer inspection, it was none other than Defelk VII. Song Jians eyes brightened: The Sword Qi Stone Tower has seven floors, which means I can imprison and devour up to seven BOSSes at the same time PS: Thanks to Jeffrey for the tip of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1045 - Chapter 1045 Chapter 1047 The Undying Army_1 Chapter 1045: Chapter 1047: The Undying Army_1 Chapter 1045: Chapter 1047: The Undying Army_1 The Sword Qi Stone Tower slowly vanished from sight, devouring Defilke VII actually took over seventy hours, which surprised Song Jian slightly, but being able to personally kill a King Level boss, Song Jian still felt very satisfied. Its just a pity, I didnt drop any items Song Jian thought with some regret, which was probably the only disappointment in killing Defilke VII. Roar~ Angry roars of monsters rose one after another as Song Jian looked back to see that nearly half of the castle had collapsed. The commotion of the battle was so great that other monsters in the fortress had been alerted and were furiously rushing towards them. Song Jian had already spotted quite a few Elite Level, Lord Level bosses, and even three or four Sovereign Level bosses hurtling towards him. Stealth Skill! Song Jians figure slowly faded away, and before all the monsters could besiege the castle, he immediately cast Soul Wander and fled into the distance. Back at Manor Castle, Song Jian handed the golden book to his mentor Duan Jian, who looked at him and showed a curious expression. You look, somewhat disheveled? the mentor asked curiously. The epic-level task he had given Song Jian, while tough, should not pose a life-threatening danger if one was careful. However, Song Jians appearance suggested he had just gone through a fierce battle. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You didnt take a fancy to that kings other items and intend to take them, did you? Mentor Duan Jian asked with a smile that was not quite a smile. Seeing Song Jian nod with some gloominess, Mentor Duan Jian burst into laughter, That was once the ruler of a vast empire, with formidable strength, having nearly reached the threshold of third-tier combat power. Its fair to say his one foot had already stepped into the rank of third-tier combat power; ordinary second-tier peak combatants are no match for him, let alone you, who have just entered second tier. Remember this for the future adventures, you must control your hands. Everyone has greed, but without matching strength, it turns into delusional desires Mentor Duan Jian couldnt help but impart this lesson. Song Jian nodded, his face betraying a look of being taught, yet inside, he disagreed somewhat. Alright, this Sword Spirit crystal is yours now. If I hadnt already cultivated my own Sword Spirit, I wouldnt have given it to you! Mentor Duan Jians face showed a reluctant expression as he took out the Sword Spirit crystal and passed it to Song Jian. How do you use this thing? Song Jian asked, turning the Sword Spirit crystal over in his hands for quite some time without discovering how to use it. Duan Jian glanced at it and said to Song Jian, Summon your Sky-breaking Sword and merge it with the Sword Spirit crystal. If youre lucky, it might upgrade your Sky-breaking Sword by one level; if youre not, it will just slightly enhance the swords attributes Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword. Before it even came close, the sword began to tremble as if it couldnt wait, and the Sword Spirit crystal also started emitting a dazzling light and trembled slightly. The two acted as if they were magnets, constantly attracting each other. Song Jian didnt even need to bring them together, merely letting go, the Sky-breaking Sword and the Sword Spirit crystal instantly attracted each other and clung tightly together. The instant the Sword Spirit crystal touched the Sky-breaking Sword, it instantly melted into liquid, enveloping the entire sword, making the surface of the long blade look as if it was covered with a layer of glaze, emitting a glass-like radiance. After a short while, the entire long sword melted into a pool of liquid, wavering as it floated in mid-air. How long will this fusion take? Song Jian asked, frowning at the Sky-breaking Sword, which no longer bore any resemblance to a weapon. If the properties are compatible, it will only take three days. If its slow, at most it will take seven days Duan Jian opened the golden tome and began to read with relish, later answering, During this time, you can fight with a backup weapon. You must not use the one that is undergoing fusion. Otherwise, its very likely youll disrupt the fusion process and cause it to fail! A failed fusion would not only waste a Sword Spirit crystal, but theres also a chance the Sky-breaking Sword could be completely destroyed. I wont take responsibility for that! Duan Jian looked up at Song Jian and said. Backup weapon Song Jian was somewhat speechless. After having learned the Sword Control Skill, he didnt even have a proper flying sword, let alone a backup weapon. With that thought, Song Jian suddenly pulled out the spellblade that was the royal scepter of Defir VII from his bag, held the scepter with both hands, and twisted hard. Click~ A slight sound, and a blade of over two feet in length sprang from the top of the scepter. The scepter was about a foot long, while the blade was only two feet, making the whole spellblade look somewhat odd. Although it was only classified as a quest item, the long sword radiated a purple-gold glow. Its quality was a grade below the invisible Sky-breaking Sword, and even though it had no attributes, the material of this long sword would not change. Using it as a backup weapon was much better than just picking any Dark Gold Quality long sword. Duan Jian glanced up nonchalantly, then looked back down, but after a moment, his face showed surprise. He suddenly looked up, staring intently at the spellblade scepter in Song Jians hands. You, you actually stole the kings royal scepter? Duan Jian asked loudly, as if he had seen a ghost, How did you steal it? No wonder you were in such a sorry state. You actually managed to steal the scepter symbolizing the authority of the Kulun Empire Whats so special about this scepter? Song Jian found Duan Jians reaction odd, knowing that since the golden tome and this scepter were both held in the hands of Defir VII, it was evident that the two items were of roughly equal value. This is the authority of the Kulun Empire! Duan Jian shook his head and sighed, It is said that the downfall of the entire Kulun Empire was because Defir VII took it away and didnt pass it on. This scepter holds the wealth of the entire Kulun Empire, and furthermore, its the key to controlling the Kulun Empires undead army. If the undead army had been deployed during that rebellion, it would not have been possible for the entire empire to fall within a mere three months The empires wealth? The undead army? A thought stirred in Song Jians mind and he quickly asked, Tell me more, is there something like a treasure map inside this scepter? Indeed! Duan Jian nodded and said, It is said that there is a treasure map within this scepter, which, if followed, could lead to the wealth that the Kulun Empire amassed over thousands of years. Moreover, this enormous treasure is guarded by an indestructible army, and only with this scepter can one open the treasure vault! An indestructible army? Are they undead? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. No, they are alchemical creatures, with the trait of being undead and indestructible. They cannot be killed by any means, even if they are ground to dust, they will recover in just a few seconds Duan Jian explained, A nation once launched hundreds of missiles at this army but failed to kill a single one That defies the law of conservation of energy, Song Jian couldnt help but retort, but his interest in this indestructible army was piqued. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1046 - Chapter 1046 Chapter 1048 Forging Guild_1 Chapter 1046: Chapter 1048: Forging Guild_1 Chapter 1046: Chapter 1048: Forging Guild_1 Mentor, do you know where the Scorching Gorge is? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Scorching Gorge? Duan Jians expression changed, and he shook his head, That place is not where you can adventure now, even for me, entering there carries the risk of falling Are the monster levels very high there? Song Jian raised his eyebrows and asked. Even a common monster possesses a Tier 3 Combat Power. The elite bosses and lord bosses within have strength that surpasses Tier 3. Its a place that even the Abyssal Hell dares not tread lightly! Duan Jian explained. Is it that dangerous? Song Jian frowned. The quest for the Sword Immortals path required him to deliver a scepter to the Scorching Gorge, to a Forging Master named Belen, in order to obtain information about the Sword Immortal set. Mentor, have you heard of a Forging Master named Belen? Song Jian continued to ask. In the game, as long as one could establish a good relationship with an NPC, it was possible to gather a lot of hidden information from them. Some very difficult quests could be made much easier with relevant information obtained from NPCs. Belen? That name is too common. If he is a Forging Master, you could check the Forging Guild for information. If he truly is a Forging Master, the Forging Guild will definitely have records about him, Duan Jian thought for a moment and then said. The Forging Guild, huh? Thank you, Mentor~! Song Jian nodded and said. Alright, prepare a room for me. I need to stay here for about three days to study this golden tome, Duan Jian showed a trace of tiredness on his face and said. Of course, Mentor, please follow me! Song Jian was somewhat surprised inside. Previously, Duan Jians mental state had been very good, but after only a few minutes of looking at the golden tome, he appeared tired. Could it be that browsing the golden tome consumed a great deal of Mental Strength? Mentor, what is recorded in this golden tome? Song Jian couldnt help asking. This is a sword technique secret that only those who have reached the peak of Tier 3 Combat Power are qualified to comprehend! Duan Jian looked at Song Jian and didnt conceal anything as he continued, In this world, the path for humans to reach the Legendary Tier has been severed. One can only achieve up to the peak of Tier 3 Combat Power. To break through to the Legendary Tier, one must possess great luck and opportunities. This golden tome records a sword technique secret that, it is said, upon full comprehension, can lead to a breakthrough to the Legendary Tier! Really? Song Jian gazed at the golden tome in Duan Jians hands with a look of envy. As my disciple, if you can reach the peak of Tier 3 Combat Power within three years, I can lend this golden tome to you for one hour. Whether you can comprehend it and make a breakthrough will depend on your luck! A smile appeared on Duan Jians face as he spoke. Mentor, youre painting quite the picture! Song Jian couldnt help but purse his lips and say, With your current strength, you showed signs of fatigue in less than ten minutes; how could I possibly comprehend the sword techniques secret recorded within in just one hour? Hahaha! Duan Jian laughed heartily and patted Song Jian on the shoulder, saying, Do you know what this golden tome is? Its the compendium of sword techniques! It contains millions of sword techniques; everyone can comprehend a sword technique suited for themselves from it. The stronger one is, the more formidable the sword techniques they can comprehend. Even if you cant grasp the ultimate sword technique secret contained within, being able to comprehend a sword technique suited for yourself is also quite good! I see! Song Jian nodded and said, it seemed that Duan Jian was quite good to him, at the very least, when he reached the peak of Tier 3 Combat Power, he could profit from a sword technique. Song Jian believed that with his strength, at worst, he could obtain an epic sword technique, or even one of the Legendary Level. If he was lucky and managed to comprehend that hidden sword technique secret, that would be a huge win. After settling in Mentor Duan Jian, Song Jian headed straight for the Forgers Alliance, also known as the Forging Guild that Duan Jian mentioned. Despite being a newly established city, the City of Hope was well-equipped with various buildings and facilities. Not only was there a Forging Guild, but also an Alchemy Guild, Mining Guild, and more. Most of these guilds were established by NPCs in the game, but there were also two guilds created by the god-favored, that is, the players themselves: one was the Herbalism Guild, and the other was the Assassins Guild. In reality, the Assassins Guild was called Spymasters League, which specialized in selling all kinds of information while also handling some bounty tasks. These bounty tasks were issued by NPCs, but more often they were published by other players and usually involved assassinating other players or NPCs. Over time, this guild came to be known as the Assassins Guild. ` sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For Song Jian, this assassination guild might pose some adverse effects on the stability of the City of Hope, yet the intelligence released by the guild was of great help to him. It was Wang Qi who had arranged for a good number of people to infiltrate the assassination guild, just to timely acquire this information. Each month, several hundred thousand Doomsday Coins were invested into the assassination guild. For the City of Hope, which hadnt yet established its own intelligence organization, the assassination guild was an indispensable channel of information. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the blacksmithing guild, and as the lord of the City of Hope, he easily met with the president of the blacksmithing guild. Welcome, esteemed City Lord of the City of Hope! A dwarf dressed in a tunic, along with a group of people, respectfully stood at the entrance of the guild to greet Song Jian. Greetings, President Talov, Song Jian responded with a nod as he said, I am here seeking your assistance. Talov said respectfully, As long as its within the capabilities of the blacksmithing guild, we will do our utmost to help. Then let me thank you in advance, Song Jian said with a smile. Can we go inside to talk? This isnt a good place for a chat. Please follow me, my lord, Talov gestured invitingly, leading Song Jian into the blacksmithing guild. It was Song Jians first visit to the blacksmithing guild. Inside the grand hall of the guild, there were forge masters everywhere, both players and NPCs. Some were engaged in material transactions, some in handing over tasks, and Song Jian even saw a forge master showcasing a freshly-forged dark gold quality weapon. It seemed the place also served as a miniature auction house. Its too noisy here, my lord. Please follow me to the second floor where its quieter, Talov said with a smile. Song Jian nodded and followed Talov to a reception room on the second floor. As soon as the door closed, the clamor from outside vanished without a traceC the soundproofing in the reception room was excellent. I didnt expect there to be so many forge masters in the city Song Jian couldnt help but express his amazement. Forge Art is a highly profound and intricate field, and moreover, its very simple to get started. Its also extremely helpful for adventurers in their daily quests and battles, Talov explained with a smile. Thats why many choose Forge Art as their first vocational skill! Song Jian couldnt help but laugh. He knew that when he first entered the game and acquired the Abyssal Raging Flame, he had dabbled in Forge Art as well. With the Abyssal Raging Flames enhancement, even a novice forging master could create gear with decent attributes. Unfortunately, with his trip to the Abyssal Hell, the Abyssal Raging Flame that Song Jian had mastered, along with the Book of the Abyss, was lost. My visit today is to inquire about a Forging Master named Kulun. I wonder if you have any information on him? Song Jian ended the small talk and asked directly. Kulun? Talov couldnt help but frown, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. PS: Thanks to One Nights Melancholy Chaos for the tip of 100 Qidian Coins~ ` Chapter 1047 - Chapter 1047 Chapter 1049 Hesitation_1 Chapter 1047: Chapter 1049 Hesitation_1 Chapter 1047: Chapter 1049 Hesitation_1 I apologize, this name is too unfamiliar to me, I need to look it up! Talov showed an apologetic expression on his face. Please do, Song Jian nodded and said. In the forging guild, there were not many people with Master Level Forge Art, but neither were there few. Talov knew most of them, but there were still some he had never encountered, and were rarely mentioned by others. Kulun must belong to this category. Before long, Talov walked in, holding a huge tome, flipping through it as he moved. Song Jian could feel that this giant tome had powerful seals on it, as its contents involved much of the secret information of the forging guild. Some forging masters who specialized in forging did not possess strong combat abilities. Once their residence or personal information is known, it could be detrimental to them. Many evil organizations would kidnap such professional life craftsmen to serve exclusively in their organizations. The person youre speaking of must be Master Kulun Mil, Talovs eyes lit up as he turned to a page and immediately said. I apologize, I only knew his name was Kulun. Could you tell me more about this Master Kulun Mil? Song Jian asked. The description in the mission bar was very brief, and did not mention Master Kuluns full name, which was one of the reasons Talov did not recall him immediately when asked. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This Master Kulun Mil, he is over one hundred and sixty years old. He was already a forging master before I joined the forging guild Tammy looked at the information in the book, with a surprised expression on his face. He was born into a family of forgers and had once forged epic items, such as the Dragon-slaying sword, and was pursued by the Dragon Clan for several decades. The last time he appeared was near Tanzang Town, which is about a hundred kilometers from Scorching Gorge. According to the forging guild records of Tanzang Town, he was there to enter Scorching Gorge in search of a mineral called black essence core iron As he said this, Talovs face suddenly turned grave, and looking up at Song Jian, he gently shook his head and said, It has been eighteen years since that incident, and many believe that Master Kulun died in Scorching Gorge! Song Jians eyes brightened; it seemed that the Master Kulun he was looking for must be Kulun Mil. Scorching Gorge is one of the most terrifying regions in the world, also known as Divine Fall Land. Without Second-tier Peak Combat Power, entering it would mean certain death. Even though Master Kulun is an extremely excellent Forging Master, his combat power Talov shook his head slightly. Black essence core iron? Song Jian nodded. From the mission introduction, it could be seen that Master Kulun should still be alive. To have survived in such a terrifying place for eighteen years, it seems that Master Kulun was not as fragile as people imagined; he must have had his own means of survival. In fact, Master Kuluns level of Forge Art has been stuck at the Master Level for many years. His venture into Scorching Gorge was to break through the Master Level and enter the Grandmaster realm, but unfortunately Talov sighed and shook his head slightly. Its important to note that among the forging masters registered in the forging guild, there were only dozens at the Master Level. As for grandmaster level forging masters, there were only eight, each one a strategic treasure of the forging guild, with ordinary people finding it difficult to even meet one. If Master Kulun could break through to Grandmaster, it would greatly enhance the strength of the Forge Guild. Lord Mayor, do you need Master Kulun to forge something for you? I can recommend other masters to forge for you. Our Forge Guild has masters with a wealth of experience, even, I could apply to the headquarters for a Grandmaster Forging Master to serve you! Talov said respectfully. No, thank you, Song Jian declined with a smile, Actually, Im here because I have a mission related to Master Kulun A mission? Talovs face showed a hint of confusion, but soon, his eyes lit up with excitement as he asked, My lord, may I inquire about the content of your mission, oh, sorry, I just want to know, is Master Kulun still alive? Song Jian gave Talov a look and nodded, My mission is to go to Scorching Gorge and find Master Kulun. I guess Master Kulun should still be alive! Thats great, Master Kulun is still alive Talov said, bowing respectfully to Song Jian, Lord Mayor, please do your best to help Master Kulun return. If you can persuade him to settle in the City of Hope, that would be even better! I think Master Kulun probably doesnt need my help, after all, if he has managed to stay in Scorching Gorge for eighteen years, he must have his own means Song Jian shook his head. The light in Talovs eyes dimmed instantly. If Song Jian could save Master Kulun, then his Forge Guild would certainly play a significant role in the achievement. For Talov, it would undeniably be a very profitable matter. Lord Mayor, please try to persuade him, Talov sighed, hesitated for a moment, then steeled himself and took out a forging hammer the size of a palm from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, Lord Mayor, if you see Master Kulun, please give him this forging hammer. Perhaps it will be of help to him! An unusual expression appeared in Song Jians eyes, as the forging hammer emitted a purplish-red glow. The dense purplish-red light was almost tangible, and there were even faint flickers of gold at the edges of the light. An epic-level forging hammer, and its at the absolute peak of epic level, just half a step away from becoming a legendary hammer! Song Jian couldnt help but draw a sharp breath. As everyone knows, the tools of a life profession player are even more precious and rarer than the weapons of professionals, and given the vast number of life profession players, such an epic-level peak forging hammer could be said to be worth a fortune. Talov truly had the audacity to offer it, proving himself worthy of being a president of a Forge Guild! System: President of the City of Hope Forge Guild, Talov, issues you a hidden quest: Find Master Kulun; Quest details: Head to Scorching Gorge to find the whereabouts of Master Forger Kulun Mil and deliver Talovs Forging Hammer into his hands; Quest reward: Fifty million Experience Points; Looking at the system prompt, Song Jian let out a slight smile, accepted the forging hammer, and took on the quest. Fifty million Experience Points could increase his experience by one fifth, and most importantly, it was on his wayCan effortless benefitCso Song Jian naturally wouldnt refuse. Having learned everything he wished to know, Song Jian turned around and left the Forge Guild. Watching Song Jians departing figure, Talov was somewhat excited, murmuring to himself, This is an opportunity. If we can really save Master Kulun, it would be a great achievement. And after so many years, maybe Master Kulun has already advanced to Grandmaster. A Forging Grandmaster No, I have to immediately send the news of Master Kulun being alive to the main council. Maybe the central guild will send a few experts into Scorching Gorge to save Master Kulun However, with that, the possibility of getting Master Kulun to settle in the City of Hope becomes extremely slim. Or else, wait one week, perhaps the Lord Mayor can save Master Kulun by then? For a moment, Talov didnt know what decision to make, and his face was marked with indecision. Chapter 1048 - Chapter 1048 Chapter 1050 Fengming City_1 Chapter 1048: Chapter 1050 Fengming City_1 Chapter 1048: Chapter 1050 Fengming City_1 Scorching Gorge was extremely far from the City of Hope, and if Song Jian hadnt obtained a map to the Scorching Gorge from the Forging Guild, he would probably have had to ask around for a long time before learning its location. Through the Transmission Array, Song Jian arrived in Fengming City, which was the closest city to Scorching Gorge. This place was over a thousand kilometers away from the City of Hope and the cost of teleportation alone spent him hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Most importantly, there was no direct way to teleport from the City of Hope to Fengming City. It required passing through the transmission arrays of three cities before reaching this one. Without a map for guidance, Song Jian could hardly have imagined that the Scorching Gorge was so far away from the City of Hope. Following the map provided by the Forging Guild, he would travel over two hundred kilometers south from Fengming City to reach Tanzang Town, then rest a bit in Tanzang Town before journeying another thirty or so kilometers to finally reach Scorching Gorge. Having just stepped off the Transmission Array, even someone with Song Jians robust physique felt somewhat dizzy. The longer the teleportation distance, the greater the damage to the teleportees body. An ordinary person teleporting such a distance, even with the protection of the Transmission Array, would likely fall seriously ill. This is Fengming City? Its almost no different from the real world Song Jian observed the wide roads and the cars driving on them with a bit of surprise, murmuring to himself. Hey, brother, is this your first time in Fengming City? A nearby player glanced at Song Jian and asked with a smile on his face. Right, its my first visit! Song Jian looked around at the wide roads, bustling streets, neon-flashing billboards, and buildings that were more than a dozen meters tall. All of this before him was a world apart from Doomsday City. Do you know why Fengming City is so prosperous? The player asked in a mysterious tone, whispering, Fengming City is a city with a Guardian Beast! Guardian Beast? Song Jians interest was piqued, and he asked curiously, What is a Guardian Beast? How can a city have a Guardian Beast? Haha, brother, Im Ma Rui. When I first entered this game, I was born in Fengming City. Theres almost no secret about this city from me! Ma Rui laughed heartily, patted Song Jians shoulder, and said, If you come to Fengming City for anything, like doing quests or whatever, and need help, just let me know. You only need to pay a small consultation fee. Song Jian smiled faintly and glanced at Ma Rui, whose level was not even thirty, not even second-tier in combat power. However, players like him who were born in big cities often had low levels, lacking the pressure of the outside environment; most players deep down were not willing to risk their lives against monsters outside the city. Song Jian promptly pulled out a hundred Doomsday Coin note and handed it to Ma Rui, asking, Tell me about this Guardian Beast. You dont have to give so much; anyone in Fengming City could tell you about it. Ma Rui looked at the hundred Doomsday Coins, his expression a mix of embarrassment and haste as he quickly took the money. Fengming City, Fengming City, its Guardian Beast naturally is a grown Phoenix! Ma Rui chuckled, pointing towards the city center, There is a Fengming Square in the center of the city, where a statue of the citys Guardian Beast stands. If you come to Fengming City, you cant miss the Fengming Square and the chance to see that statue of the Phoenix! Just a statue? Song Jian let out a wry smile. Dont underestimate that statue Ma Ruis expression became serious as he continued, Should the city ever face a threat, that statue will transform into a real Phoenix, protecting the city. Do you know of the Scorching Gorge that lies over two hundred kilometers from here? That place is teeming with second-tier and third-tier Combat Power bosses. There are even rumors of King Level and Legendary Level bosses. Its an extremely dangerous place. Half a year ago, when I was just around level ten, for some reason the monsters from Scorching Gorge went crazy and came out to besiege Fengming City. At that time, the Fengming statue in the center of the city transformed into a massive Phoenix. With just one move, it turned thousands upon thousands of monsters that were ready to attack Fengming City to ash. That sight I will never forget it for as long as I live A look of fear and envy appeared on Ma Ruis face, as he looked toward the direction of the city center, his eyes filled with a hint of reverence. Killed thousands of monsters with just one move? Song Jian couldnt help but take in a sharp breath. He knew that his level had just barely crossed the threshold of second-tier Combat Power. Although his actual strength allowed him to hold his own against King Level bosses with third-tier Combat Power, he would still have to turn tail and run if he encountered thousands of second-tier and third-tier monsters. Brother, I havent asked for your esteemed name yet. May I know what task you are preparing to undertake in Fengming City? Ma Rui cautiously inquired, Those who come to Fengming City for tasks are usually powerful bosses. A task too difficult, I probably wont be able to help you, but if youre looking for some NPCs in the city or need directions to a place, I can definitely provide you with satisfactory information. Heh, my name is Song Jian, and Im heading to Scorching Gorge! Song Jian said with a laugh. Ma Ruis face stiffened, and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily, Song, Brother Song, you must be joking. Scorching Gorge is not a place we should be going to now Oh, players cant go there, but what about NPC adventurers? asked Song Jian. Ma Rui: After a long silence, Ma Rui seriously asked, Brother Song, are you serious about going to Scorching Gorge? Song Jian didnt speak but nodded his head. I apologize, Brother Song. I have modest abilities and Im afraid I cant guide you there. However, I can point you to a place where you should be able to find NPC adventurers who are willing to go to Scorching Gorge. After all, despite the dangers, the gorge is also filled with treasures. Just picking one herb or mining one piece of ore could sell for hundreds of thousands, even millions of Doomsday Coins. Many high-level, powerful adventurers are willing to take the risk and explore Scorching Gorge A look of regret and envy crossed Ma Ruis face. If only Ma Rui were a few levels higher and a bit stronger, he would probably also take the risk of adventuring in Scorching Gorge. So, youre saying there are many NPC adventurers in Fengming City willing to venture into Scorching Gorge? Song Jians eyes lit up. With his strength, entering Scorching Gorge was indeed dangerous, but if he could follow these adventurers, the difficulty would be much reduced. Thats exactly what I was about to tell you! Ma Rui said with a smile: Adventurers Bar, the largest gathering place for adventurers in Fengming City. There, you will be able to find adventurers to join you on your journey to Scorching Gorge Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. PS: Thanks to Uncle So Sleepy for the gift of 100 Starting Point Coins~ Chapter 1049 - Chapter 1049 Chapter 1051 Dreamlike Journey_1 Chapter 1049: Chapter 1051: Dreamlike Journey_1 Chapter 1049: Chapter 1051: Dreamlike Journey_1 Guided by Ma Rui, Song Jian quickly arrived at Fengming Citys Adventurers Bar. This establishment was more than just a place for drinks; it was the most well-informed location in the entire city. Here, one could drink, lodge, gamble, trade, and even hire mounts. Entering the bar, Song Jian was somewhat surprised to find that it wasnt like other city barsCit was crowded yet not noisy. Soft music played in the background, and patrons sat in individual compartments, speaking in hushed tones. If one didnt get close, it was impossible to hear what they were discussing. Besides the small compartments, the bar also had private rooms and booths for those who preferred not to sit in the main halls compartments. Glancing around the main hall, there were at least a dozen adventurers in the booths, but very few players; almost all were NPC adventurers. The majority of these adventurers were at second-tier Combat Power, with some even reaching third-tier. Almost all of them were holding a cocktail of many colors, conversing with each other while sipping their drinks little by little. While these colorful cocktails looked pretty, Song Jian could tell from the smell that the alcohol content was quite low, roughly equivalent to a beer in the real world. Song Jian approached the bar, where a bartender dressed in a black suit was wiping a cocktail glass with a blue velvet cloth. Hello, Id like to ask Song Jian began. Two hundred Doomsday Coins for a Dream Journey! the bartender said without looking up. Song Jian frowned slightly, What Two hundred a glass, Dream Journey! the bartender looked up at him, nodded toward the other adventurers in the hall, and said. It seemed that it was a rule of the bar to purchase a Dream Journey cocktail for two hundred Doomsday Coins before asking for information. Song Jian took out two hundred Doomsday Coins and slapped them on the bar, One Dream Journey, please! The bartender smiled at Song Jian, deftly arranged a dozen bottles like magic, and began pouring them into a mixer in various proportions. After a series of eye-dazzling, acrobatic bartending maneuvers, the mixer seemed like a lively elf dancing joyously around the bartender. Pop~ With a light sound, the mixer landed steadily on the bar. After resting for a few seconds, the bartender opened it, and a rich aroma wafted out. The bartender poured the prepared drink into a glass, then added two drops of a silver liquid. The initially turbid liquid slowly began to settle, and in a short while, sparkling points of light emerged in the drink, reminiscent of the night sky. Quickly, the silver drops began to spread, soon radiating a dazzling light, much like the blazing sun, turning the previous starry scene into one with a scorching sun overhead. Its really magical Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. He could feel that this cocktail was just an ordinary one, without any magical power. The originally strong aroma of the cocktail had now become faint, as the bartender gently pushed the cocktail towards Song Jian. Ethereal Journey! the bartender said in a subdued tone, and then he took out an upside-down glass and began to gently wipe it with blue velvet. Song Jian stared at the cocktail, and within a short while, the flame-like glow in the glass slowly vanished, replaced by a brilliant rainbow with its colors arranged from top to bottom in a curved arc. Song Jian picked it up and took a gentle sip. Indeed, the taste in his mouth was very light, almost indistinguishable from beer, but as Song Jian swallowed, he immediately felt a line of fire travel from his throat into his stomach, as if he had drunk a piece of charcoal. His face instantly turned red, and his whole body felt like it was about to boil. Just when Song Jian felt like he couldnt take it anymore, a slight dizziness came over him, as if he was weightless in space, light-headed, his mind completely blank, wanting nothing. He felt as if he were lying on a cloud, drifting with the wind. After a long while, the feeling gradually disappeared. Song Jian took a deep breath, feeling slightly oxygen-deprived. At that moment, the Scorching Gorge, the epic quests, the Sword Immortal armor setCall of these he left behind in his mind. Now, he just wanted to slowly savor this cocktail sip by sip. Just then, the bars entrance was suddenly flung open by a burly man with a bang, as the door slammed against the wall, then quickly rebounded back, caught in the hands of the man. Scorching Gorge, find the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion, reward of half a million Doomsday Coins, and if not found within seven days, a consolation fee of a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins and all expenses covered! the brawny man shouted into the bar, Only three spots available, must be at Second-tier Peak Combat Power or above, and not afraid to die. Follow me, Duo Tuo Luo, to make a fortune! Duo Tuo Luo, you have broken the rules! The bartenders face turned ominously dark as he put down the glass and drew a double-barreled shotgun from under the counter. With a click, he opened the action, loaded two silver bullets as thick as fingers, and aimed at the burly man at the door. Jason, Im a regular here, how could I not know the rules? Duo Tuo Luo glanced at the bartender with a mocking expression and took out two banknotes from his pocket, throwing them at the bartender. The two paper-thin Doomsday Coins whistled through the air like bullets, embedding themselves deeply into the wooden bar counter with incredible speed. Song Jian narrowed his eyes; each corner of the banknotes had burrowed deep into the wood, so deeply that ordinary people would not be able to remove them without damaging the counter and the notes. Hmph, theres never any good when you show up! Although the bartender, Jason, still looked displeased, he slowly put away the shotgun and tapped lightly on the counter twice. The two banknotes jumped out by themselves, landing lightly on the counter before Jason snatched them up. The cocktail is gone, consider it as the repair fee for the counter Jason said coldly, glancing at Duo Tuo Luo. Duo Tuo Luo just shrugged, seemingly unconcerned. Three-tailed Fire Scorpion, Duo Tuo Luo, have you lost your mind? Thats a creature that only appears deep within the Scorching Gorge. Who would go there for a mere hundred thousand Doomsday Coins? Are they looking to lose their lives? An NPC adventurer with one eye, dressed like a pirate, stood up from a corner and laughed loudly, Three days, full expenses covered, and a payment of three hundred thousand whether captured or not. I, the one-eyed Dan Slave, am willing to go with you! Duo Tuo Luo looked at the one-eyed Dan Slave and his lips curled into a disdainful smirk. He let out a cold snort but before he could reply, Song Jian rose to his feet and said to Duo Tuo Luo, Im willing to go, but once we enter the Scorching Gorge and capture the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion, I have other business and will need to split from the group. Is that alright? PS: Thank you to Geoffrey for the 100 Doomsday Coins reward~ Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1050 - Chapter 1050 Chapter 1052 Recruitment_1 Chapter 1050: Chapter 1052: Recruitment_1 Chapter 1050: Chapter 1052: Recruitment_1 Seeing Song Jian walk out, the one-eyed Dan Slave burst into laughter, Yet another newbie who isnt afraid of death. How many does that make this month? The fifth, or the sixth? Kid, Scorching Gorge is no place for little children like you. The other adventurers in the bar glanced at Song Jian and chuckled as well. Without employing the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian appeared to be a young man who had just stepped into second-tier Combat Power. He might be considered quite strong outside, but in this bar, with so many others at the Second-tier Strength Peak and third-tier strength, naturally, they didnt take Song Jian seriously. Even Duo Tuo Luo frowned as he sized up Song Jian, and after staring at him for a long while, he said, Do you have a mission to enter Scorching Gorge? Song Jian nodded with a smile, without offering an explanation, and Duo Tuo Luo also wouldnt let him disclose his mission in public. After hesitating for a moment, Duo Tuo Luo nodded and said, Fine, youre in! But if I find out youre lagging behind on the road, Ill not hesitate to leave you behind No problem! Song Jian readily agreed. Duo Tuo Luo nodded, gestured for Song Jian to come forward, then looked back into the bar, Anyone else wants to earn some money? Seven days, even if the mission is unsuccessful, youll get a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. Im only waiting five minutes A few minutes later, two more adventurers stood up; one was at level eighty, at the peak of second-tier strength, and the other was at level ninety-seven, with third-tier strength. Compared to Song Jian, these two appeared much stronger on the surface and were naturally selected by Duo Tuo Luo without hesitation. Mi Gao! the second-tier peak individual introduced himself after glancing at the third-tier strength person. The one with third-tier Combat Power looked at Mi Gao and slowly nodded, Hao Dahai! Neither of them looked towards Song Jian, nor did they show any interest in making his acquaintance, as if Song Jian were invisible and non-existent. Song Jian didnt mind and stood quietly behind Duo Tuo Luo. Five minutes later, Duo Tuo Luo left the bar without a word. As the bars door closed, Duo Tuo Luo scanned the three members and said, If you have any consumables, you need to mention them now. Once were in Scorching Gorge, there wont be a chance to restock! I have ample consumables, said Hao Dahai calmly. If I need to use anything, I will say so in advance. We can just settle it with Doomsday Coins. Upon hearing Hao Dahais words, Duo Tuo Luos face lit up with pleasure as he turned his gaze towards Mi Gao. I am a Gunsmith, and Ill need about three thousand Doomsday Coins for regular ammunition and two thousand for special ammo! said Mi Gao, scratching his head and seeming somewhat embarrassed. Reimbursement after the mission is over is also fine! Duo Tuo Luo took out a chunk of Doomsday Coins, counted out five thousand, and handed them to Mi Gao, saying, Stock up more. Well be going deep into Scorching Gorge this time, and I expect frequent combat. There arent any ammo shops out there to restock! If you run through a lot, well reimburse you after the mission is complete! Mi Gaos face showed a hint of pleasure as he took the Doomsday Coins and nodded repeatedly, Give me ten minutes, Im going to buy some more ammo. Having said that, Mi Gao turned and dashed towards an ammunition shop. Song Jian smiled faintly. A profession like the Gunsmith, known for its formidable long-range attack prowess, was similar to the Musketeer profession he had the option to choose at level ten. They boast strong ranged attacks but also have the greatest expenditures. After a battle, its very possible that the spoils of war wouldnt even cover the cost of the ammo used, so Gunsmiths, whether they are players or adventurers, are often in a financial bind. Duo Tuo Luo was well aware of the characteristics of Mi Gaos Gunsmith profession, which is why he readily advanced some expenses without hesitation. Seeing Mi Gao leave, Duo Tuo Luos gaze turned to Song Jian and he asked, What about you, kid, do you need any consumables to stock up on in advance? Song Jian slowly shook his head and said, No need! Upon hearing this, Duo Tuo Luos face immediately showed a trace of disappointment. He knew that apart from professions like Musketeers and archers that required ammunition, other professions needing consumables meant they had mastered a potent skill. Many powerful skills required special consumables, which were quite valuable but only useful to the user himself. Other professions, even if they obtained them, could only sell them as sundries to the system store. What profession are you? Duo Tuo Luo became increasingly disappointed with Song Jian, and his attitude turned somewhat surly as he directly inquired. Song Jian, not minding at all, answered, Sword Master! Duo Tuo Luo frowned slightly. He hadnt heard of this profession, but it should be a type of swordsman, probably a melee profession. Melee profession, at the very least, can be used as cannon fodder Duo Tuo Luo thought to himself. After giving Song Jian a once-over, Duo Tuo Luo suddenly felt something was strange. It took him a while to finally realize that the man claiming to be a Sword Master had no weapons on him at all. You, where is your weapon? Duo Tuo Luo couldnt help but ask. If it had been Mi Gao or Hao Dahai, Duo Tuo Luo wouldnt have been so direct in asking, as it pertained to personal privacy. Right here! Song Jian seemed utterly unconcerned as he extended his right hand and directly summoned the Sky-breaking Sword from within his dantian. At this time, the Sky-breaking Sword was still in the nurturing stage, looking like a crystal clear ball of liquid with a metallic luster rolling around in the palm of Song Jians hand. This, this is your weapon? Duo Tuo Luo had an expression that said I dont read much, dont lie to me, looking like he had swallowed something indescribable. A Spiritual Weapon? Hao Dahais eyes lit up, staring at the metallic liquid in Song Jians hand, unable to resist saying. Right, your weapon can be stored inside your body, its a Spiritual Weapon! Duo Tuo Luo slapped his thigh, his face showing a look of sudden realization. His gaze toward Song Jian softened substantially. It was well-known that even fighters at the third-tier strength peak didnt own a Spiritual Weapon of their own, let alone someone like Song Jian who had just stepped into the second tier of combat power. Youre really lucky! Envy appeared in Duo Tuo Luos eyes. Such weapons that could be stored inside ones body couldnt be obtained through strength alone; it required tremendous luck to find. Moreover, these Spiritual Weapons were bonded to their owner. Once someone acquired one, even if they were killed, the Spiritual Weapon wouldnt drop; it would only be destroyed along with its owner. Therefore, seeing someone with a Spiritual Weapon, others would feel envy rather than malicious intent. Hao Dahai couldnt help but interject, Yeah, youre really lucky. A Spiritual Weapon even a legendary-level elder in my family has always dreamed of obtaining one but never could Song Jian gave a slight smile and took the Sky-breaking Sword back, as it was still in the spirit-fusing stage and wasnt suited for prolonged exposure. I, Im back! Mi Gao ran over breathlessly, his body covered with ammunition chain mail. A Musketeers ammunition could be carried on the body if it couldnt fit in the inventory, although it would increase the load, reduce mobility, and consume a lot of physical strength. Seeing that Duo Tuo Luo and Hao Dahais attitudes toward Song Jian had clearly improved, Mi Gao scratched his head in confusion and asked, Did I, did I miss something Nothing, lets go. Were going to join up with the main force! Duo Tuo Luo turned and walked toward the south gate of Fengming City, loudly saying, Were pressed for time. If anyone falls behind, we wont wait for you, so hurry up Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1051 - Chapter 1051 Chapter 1053 The Flame Throne Wolf _1 Chapter 1051: Chapter 1053: The Flame Throne Wolf _1 Chapter 1051: Chapter 1053: The Flame Throne Wolf _1 Song Jian and his two companions followed Duo Tuo Luo to the southern gate of Fengming City. There, a large group of people was already waiting. Song Jian glanced over and estimated there were over thirty individuals, most of whom were NPC adventurers with second-tier peak and third-tier combat power. Not a single player was among them. When Duo Tuo Luo returned with the three men, most peoples gazes landed on Song Jian, their faces revealing faint, cryptic smiles. In the crowd, a man in an elegant robe looked Song Jian over twice, showing a smile on his face. He patted Duo Tuo Luo on the shoulder and said with a laugh, Duo Tuo Luo, I trust you to get things done. The people youve recruited are good; I am very satisfied! Thank you for the compliment, young master! Duo Tuo Luos face showed an awkward smile, and he didnt dare glance in the direction where Song Jian was. His original plan was to recruit someone with a low level to act as bait for the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion that would emerge, drawing its attention. The Three-tailed Fire Scorpions favorite food was human flesh. If a human appeared, it would be easy to lure the creature out, while also keeping it in one place for a while, allowing the group to capture it. The purpose of Duo Tuo Luo recruiting Song Jian was to have him serve as this bait. However, after Song Jian revealed the Sky-breaking Sword, Duo Tuo Luo felt a shadow cast over his heart, sensing that Song Jian was not as weak as he had imagined. Soon, several more people joined the team until the group had grown to over fifty. They exchanged glances, gauging the strength of their temporary companions. When their eyes fell on Song Jian, they would automatically disregard him, but Song Jian noticed that he seemed to be the one with the lowest level in the entire team. Young master, we have almost everyone recruited A middle-aged man said respectfully to the young man in the lavish robe. Alright, lets set off then. The young man lifted his head and, with a grand gesture, led the way out of the southern city gate. Outside the gate, a large group of mounts were prepared, Fire Flame Wolves. Their bodies were a dark red and with a slight shake, their fur appeared to blaze like fire. Silver metal was embedded in their limbs, making it look like they were wearing boots, and they were equipped with something resembling a saddle on their backs. These wolves were over five meters long and nearly two meters tall, with ferocious appearances. Their eyes emitted a blood-red fierce light, and they growled continuously, standing in place. Ordinary people wouldnt even dare approach, let alone attempt to ride them. The Fire Flame Wolves were provided by the young man in luxurious clothing. Just hiring this batch of Fire Flame Wolves was a significant expense, but clearly, this amount of money was nothing for him. Heh, what a generous display. Only such Fire Flame Wolves can withstand the high temperatures in the Scorching Gorge An NPC adventurer stroked the fur of a Fire Flame Wolf, expressing his envy. Such a mount was something adventurers in Fengming City had always coveted. Capturing or taming these wolves, however, was extremely dangerous. Each year, the number of adventurers killed by Fire Flame Wolves reached into the hundreds. Speechless, Song Jian looked at the mount that was almost as tall as him and mounted it. These wolves are much higher level than me Song Jian couldnt help but think as he looked at the Fire Flame Wolf with its skull-level display. These Fire Flame Wolves constantly radiated a faint warmth, making for a comfortable ride. The one under Song Jian seemed to sense his strength, behaving very submissivelyCit had been lying down all along, waiting for Song Jian to mount before it slowly got up and stood perfectly still. Many adventurers were greeted with a low growl when they attempted to mount their Fire Flame Wolves and were then thrown off harshly, provoking laughter from others. The Fire Flame Wolves all possessed second-tier peak combat power. Even those adventurers at the third tier could not be sure of killing them in a one-on-one battle, so it was natural for those at the second-tier peak to be disregarded and made the subject of ridicule by the wolves. Huh, that kids sitting pretty steady there! someone exclaimed in surprise, noticing that Song Jian was seated on the wolf, his mount standing obediently in place without emitting any growls or moving around restlessly. Maybe that kid has good luck and stumbled upon an exceptionally well-tamed mount wolf? someone murmured softly. Maybe so, maybe its just good fortune to find such a docile fire mount wolf Doubt crept over Duo Tuo Luos face. Even he couldnt make a fire mount wolf behave so quietly and obediently, which gave rise to an uneasy feeling in his heart. This guy, he couldnt be pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger, could he? But levels dont lieCat a glance, hes only level fifty, having just passed the second-tier combat power assessment After some commotion, the main force started heading towards Scorching Gorge. Song Jian was amazed to find that these mount wolves were incredibly fast when they ran. Every stride covered two to three meters effortlessly, and even with someone on their back, they didnt seem strained at all. The attributes of strength and agility are at least over a hundred points Song Jian thought to himself, Such creatures already possess the strength of boss-level creatures at the peak of second-tier combat power! The two hundred or so kilometers to the fire mount wolves only took half a day. By mid-afternoon, the group had already caught sight of a township up ahead. Tanzang Town is where well rest for the night and set out for Scorching Gorge early tomorrow morning! a middle-aged man, who was closely following the elegantly dressed young man, yelled out loud. This middle-aged man, already at level one hundred, had a combat power at the third tier. He wore a set of Dark Gold quality armor and held a long spear about two meters in length, looking every inch a military commander. Narrowing his eyes, Song Jian looked towards the township in front of him, Is this Tanzang Town? The town before them appeared very dilapidated, resembling an abandoned settlement. There were many patched-up spots on the surrounding walls, and most of the buildings behind the walls were in ruins. This place was attacked by a monster uprising from Scorching Gorge a few months ago. I heard that only a dozen or so people in the town survived; the rest were all it was quite tragic! Mi Gao spoke in a low voice while struggling to control his fire mount wolf beneath him. An uprising, you say? Was it the one where the guardian beast of Fengming City manifested? Song Jian asked with a smile. Mi Gao nodded gravely, Thats the one. That Phoenix was huge, blotting out the sun. I reckon it was at least at the King Level BOSS Song Jian nodded, it seemed that the guardian beast was no myth. Roar~ Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The fire mount wolf beneath Mi Gao became restless again, growling and trying to throw him off. As a gunsmith, Mi Gaos physical conditioning was inferior compared to that of melee professions, and the fire mount wolf seemed to despise him for it. Staring at the fire mount wolf, Song Jian let a hint of murderous intent escape. The presence he emanated from having killed a King Level BOSS before made the wolf beneath Mi Gao stiffen. Its four legs began to tremble slightly, its tail tucked in tightly, and a look of fear appeared in its eyes as it hung its head low. This damn wolf, always acting up! Mi Gao, unaware of the murderous intent released by Song Jian, cursed as he was nearly thrown off by the mount wolf. Now that it had calmed down again, he couldnt help but swear. Song Jian cracked a slight smile and said nothing, controlling his mount wolf, he followed the group swiftly towards Tanzang Town. Chapter 1052 - Chapter 1052 Chapter 1054 Making a Friendly Gesture_1 Chapter 1052: Chapter 1054: Making a Friendly Gesture_1 Chapter 1052: Chapter 1054: Making a Friendly Gesture_1 Only upon entering Tanzang Town did Song Jian realize the place was even more dilapidated and desolate than what he had seen from the outside. The group had been in Tanzang Town for more than ten minutes and had not seen a single person. Song Jian could sense some people hiding in the buildings on both sides of the street, peering out through the cracks in the doors, each one like a frightened bird, with an atmosphere of terror and unease permeating the entire town. Theres nothing good to stay for here, lets keep moving. Well rest outside Scorching Gorge! The youth in luxurious clothing expressed disappointment, glanced around, and showed a look of distaste in his eyes. With the youth in luxurious clothing taking the lead, since he had already spoken, no one objected. Besides, the town had just been attacked by monsters, and it was estimated that the total population of the entire town didnt even reach fifty people. Resting here would be meaningless. The middle-aged man holding a spear next to the youth showed a hesitant expression, seemingly wanting to persuade the youth, but after hesitating for a long time, he simply shook his head slightly without saying a word and closely followed the youth. In his view, even though Tanzang Town was in ruins, at least it had walls and houses. Picking any room to rest for the night was surely better than braving the elements outside Scorching Gorge. However, since the youth had already made a decision, and knowing his character, persuading him now would not only be futile but might even cause the youth to develop an aversion to him. It was better to stay silent. With Flame Mount wolves for transportation and everyone being second tier peak or third tier powerhouses, a little fatigue was not taken seriously. Scorching Gorge was only a dozen or so kilometers away, and they could reach it in at most half an hour. After passing through Tanzang Town, the group continued on, dusty and travel-worn, until they left the small town. Only then did a few fully covered individuals emerge in Tanzang Town, staring motionlessly at the backs of Song Jian and his party. Although it was past noon, as they neared Scorching Gorge, the temperature rose even higher. It felt as if they were placed right in the middle of a furnace. Those with lower resistance started to sweat profusely, and their physical strength declined sharply. On the contrary, the Flame Mount wolves seemed rather excited, occasionally letting out excited howls while running. The deep howling echoed back and forth, causing some people to feel an uneasiness starting to grow within them. Fortunately, these Flame Mount wolves had been tamed for a long time. Although slightly excited, they behaved and didnt do anything out of line. Instead, their elevated mood made them run even faster. After leaving Tanzang Town, they saw no more green plants along the way, only clumps of dark red, needle-like plants stubbornly surviving on the cracked earth. As the Flame Mount wolves raced by, many small creatures hiding in these low shrubs were startled, creating a flurry of panicked noises. Suddenly, a vast gorge, resembling a red Giant Dragon, appeared before everyones eyes. Scorching Gorge was extremely vast, its width spanning over several thousand meters from left to right and its length immeasurable, winding across the land like a Giant Dragon lying prostrate upon the earth. The temperature inside the gorge was extremely high, with both sand and stones emitting a dark red glow. From a distance, the whole gorge looked as if it were constantly burning. It is said that this place was once the battleground of two deities Hao Dahai said in a low voice, with a look of awe in his eyes: Perhaps only the power of deities could create such a spectacular scene as this! A smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. In the game, any place with unique geography was often associated with deities, believing that only divine power could create such magnificent and miraculous landscapes. Little did they know, the millions of years of natural evolution were capable of creating these magnificent geographies as well. Alright, everyone will camp here today and have a good rest. Well explore deeper into the gorge tomorrow! The middle-aged man, under the cue of the youth in luxurious clothing, began to direct everyone to set up tents, cook dinner, and arrange for night defenses. Song Jian could sense that their arrival had attracted the attention of some powerful monsters lurking around. These monsters were secretly watching them from hiding places. Perhaps it was the strong aura emitted by their group that prevented the monsters from making any rash moves and just kept them observing from a distance. This is just the entrance to the gorge, and there are already so many strong monsters. Indeed, its worthy of being the highest-level grinding zone! Song Jian thought to himself. ` Players would need to wait at least three more in-game years, until the time most players reach the third tier, to be able to form teams and hunt monsters in this area. Currently, only NPC adventurers dare to venture into this region for exploration. After some inquiries, Song Jian learned that this time, a Counts son from Fengming Citys Averill Clan, Xi Lin Averill, who was also the youth in splendid attire, wanted to capture a Three-tailed Fire Scorpion as a combat pet, thus he recruited so many helpers to come to Scorching Gorge. The Three-tailed Fire Scorpion can be considered one of the most powerful creatures in Scorching Gorge. They have huge bodies, with adult Three-tailed Fire Scorpions measuring three to four meters in length. If you Include their tail hooks, a Three-tailed Fire Scorpions length can reach nearly ten meters. Not only can the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion be used as a combat pet, but also as a mount. Despite its huge size, it is incredibly fast, and it can also burrow underground. It ranks high in the mount rankings. However, such powerful creatures live deep within Scorching Gorge. Let alone capturing them, it would be difficult for normal adventurers to even catch a glimpse of them. I wonder how Master Kulun has managed to survive in such an environment for over a decade Song Jian stood in front of his tent, gazing at Scorching Gorge not too far away, which was glowing with a dark red light, and mused to himself. Brother Song, the roasted meat is ready, come over and have some with me! Duo Tuo Luo called out loudly from a bonfire. Song Jian turned his head to see that the beast on the fire was already roasted to a golden brown and oozing with juices, its fragrance filling the air. Only then did he realize that his stomach had started to grumble. He smiled slightly and walked towards Duo Tuo Luo. Here, try my cooking. This was roasted with a special sauce secret to my wife, and its full of flavor! Duo Tuo Luo ripped off a leg and handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian took a bite and found it indeed delicious. He also received a system prompt; System: You have started consuming the secret-recipe roast meat, increasing satiety by 6 points per second. If consumed for more than fifteen seconds, you will receive an increase of 500 Vitality Points and a 15% increase in Vitality Points recovery rate. The effect lasts for 2 hours; Your cooking skills are quite impressive! Song Jians eyes lit up as he took another big bite, eating with oil dripping down his chin. The cooking effect was secondary; the key was the taste of the roasted meat itself. It was by far the most delicious roast meat Song Jian had tasted since entering the game. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Duo Tuo Luo said with a simple and honest smile, If it tastes good, eat more. Ive roasted a lot, and I cant finish it all by myself anyway. Song Jian nodded and didnt speak, instead, continuing to eat, one bite after another. In a short while, all that was left of the roast meat was a bone stick. After filling his stomach, Song Jian did not leave right away but looked at Duo Tuo Luo with a faint smile on his face. Seeing Song Jians strange expression but hearing no words, Duo Tuo Luo coughed twice before asking in a low voice, Brother Song, do you also feel that we seem to be watched by something? PS: Thank you to San Mu Gao for the 500 Qidian coins tip~ ` Chapter 1053 - Chapter 1053 Chapter 1055 Earth-splitting Beast_1 Chapter 1053: Chapter 1055: Earth-splitting Beast_1 Chapter 1053: Chapter 1055: Earth-splitting Beast_1 After hearing Duo Tuo Luos words, Song Jian smiled faintly and said, We have already made it here, what person could possibly harm us? My guess is nothing more than our commotion disturbing some monsters from outside the Scorching Gorge, and they are now lurking in the shadows. Duo Tuo Luo nodded and in a low voice, added, Brother Song speaks the truth. Ive been thinking the same, however Duo Tuo Luo, looking around warily, continued, These spying eyes seem to be increasing, and Im feeling an unease growing inside me. Brother Song may not know this, but my innate talent is beast intuition, allowing me to sense impending dangers Upon hearing Duo Tuo Luos words, Song Jian became alert. With his strength, he wasnt particularly afraid of being encircled by monsters. Even if he ventured deep into the Scorching Gorge, he had his ways to protect himself, let alone at the entrance. After slightly extending his senses, Song Jian too realized that the monsters surrounding them seemed overly numerous, and rather than attacking, they encircled without moving inCan uncharacteristic behavior for monsters, as if there was a unified command behind them. Could it be that someone is behind these monsters, trying to play tricks? Song Jian furrowed his brows and pondered, but after a moment he dismissed the idea of human interference. By now, the number of monsters encircling them had reached over a hundred, and it seemed that more powerful beings were constantly arriving. If these monsters truly were under someones control, no player and probably not even an NPC adventurer would possess such strength and control. If human involvement is out of the question, then it must be a monster leader Song Jian thought to himself, Could there be a lord-level BOSS around here? However, after a bit of thought, Song Jian shook his head. Among the monsters eyeing them, there were already more than a dozen second tier Combat Power lord-level BOSSes. Bosses of the same tier wouldnt submit to each other, and even if the boss behind them was at third tier Combat Power, it was unlikely to command second tier lords so obediently. Dominion level, or King Level? Song Jian speculated inwardly, but judging by the monsters currently surrounding them, none seemed to be of a rank higher than lord-level. Song Jian guessed that a Dominion-level BOSS might be more likely. Just as Song Jian was about to speak, from within Scorching Gorge, a sudden howl resonated, sounding like the low growl of a giant beast. Boom boom boomC Song Jian felt the ground tremble slightly and was startled, quickly standing up and looking towards the distant Scorching Gorge with a look of shock and confusion. The others were also stirred, each of them gazing toward the gorge and whispering amongst themselves. Even the Flame Giant Wolves lying down resting stood up alertly, their little triangular ears flickering non-stop as they monitored the movements around them. Seeing Song Jians actions, Duo Tuo Luo waved his hand and chuckled, Dont panic, its just a howl, nothing serious Brother Duo, such a terrifying howl could only come from a giant beast, right? Song Jian said with knitted brows. Brother Song is new here, unfamiliar with the environment, which is understandable! laughed Duo Tuo Luo. Its not from any giant beast, but rather caused by the environment inside the Scorching Gorge The environment? Song Jians frown deepened, and bowing slightly to Duo Tuo Luo, he said, Please enlighten me, Brother Duo. Duo Tuo Luo threw a couple of logs into the campfire and organized his thoughts before speaking, Do you know how large the Scorching Gorge is? I do not! Song Jian shook his head. Duo Tuo Luo sighed and said, From here the gorge appears to be several kilometers wide, but the deeper you go, the broader and seemingly boundless it gets. It stretches thousands, even tens of thousands of meters and spans over a dozen countries Inside this vast canyon, the terrain is complex and varied, with not only grasslands, forests, Gobi, swamps, but also deserts, volcanoes, and even lakes! Moreover, this place is filled with tyrannical fire energy. Due to the complex terrain and the constant flame energy, the climate within the canyon is also unpredictable! One second it might be blazing sun in the sky, and the next it could be torrential rain. The most terrifying are the sandstorms. When a sky-darkening sandstorm hits, theres nowhere to hide As for the earlier roaring sound, though it seemed to come from a giant beast, it was actually caused by a stone forest at the entrance to Scorching Gorge. The stone pillars have stood tall on the ground for many years, corroded over time. Eroded by wind and sand, scorched by fierce fire, they have become even harder than steel walls. Whenever a strong wind blows through this stone forest, it creates a sound similar to the roar of a giant beast we heard earlier, but its actually nothing to worry about Upon hearing Duo Tuo Luos explanation, Song Jian relaxed, recalling the recent roar, which though loud, carried no force. It likely wasnt made by any formidable creature. Just then, the middle-aged strong man who had been guarding Count Xi Lins side suddenly gripped his spear, stood up, and shouted, Enemies are incoming, be on your guard! Everyone was startled, and at that moment, Song Jian also sensed a horde of ferocious monsters rapidly charging toward their campsite. That strong mans perceptive abilities are astonishing Song Jian couldnt help but marvel. He had only sensed the danger when the monsters came within a hundred-meter radius, whereas the strong man had sensed the group of creatures at least five seconds earlier. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the sky darkened, one shadow after another, resembling brown bears, was rapidly advancing toward them. Boom boom~ Someone had already launched an attack with impatience. Most of the adventurers arriving were at the peak of second tier, and facing these level 50-60 elite bosses, they were not particularly fearful. As the monsters charged, the remote attacking professionals targeted one after another, launching their skills or other attacks. In no time at all, more than a dozen monsters lay fallen on their route. But soon, more monsters rushed up, drawing ever closer to the groups campsite. Then, someone recognized the beasts launching the surprise attack and shouted in terror, Theyre Earth-splitting Beasts, damn it! We havent even entered Scorching Gorge yet. Why are there Earth-splitting Beasts here? The first Earth-splitting Beast quickly stormed into the campsite, standing erect with a massive stature of two to three meters tall, its head like that of a wolf, with a slightly curved horn above its brow, and its eyes exuded a ferocious light. It slammed its palms fiercely toward the ground, and with a boom, a crack more than thirty feet long opened in the earth. An adventurer failed to dodge in time and found himself standing over the crack. As the ground split open beneath his feet, his face revealed a look of terror. Crack~ The fissure in the ground spread, and he was horrifically torn apart by a great force, rending him asunder. Song Jian involuntarily gasped, his complexion changed, and a serious expression appeared in his eyes. Chapter 1054 - Chapter 1054 Chapter 1056 Driving Away_1 Chapter 1054: Chapter 1056 Driving Away_1 Chapter 1054: Chapter 1056 Driving Away_1 That man was level 80, at the peak of second-tier strength, and yet he was easily killed in seconds by an ordinary Earth-splitting Beast. This just shows how formidable the strength of these Earth-splitting Beasts must be, and behind them, what kind of powerful being is able to control them? Damn Earth-splitting Beasts, how could we encounter them here! Duo Tuo Luos face immediately turned ugly as he stood up and kicked at the campfire. Countless burning pieces of wood flew in all directions, and suddenly the surroundings became dark. The sight of Earth-splitting Beasts is very weak; they mainly rely on the touch of their hind limbs to the ground to sense their targets. Without light, if we stay still, they wont be able to detect our presence Duo Tuo Luo glanced at Song Jian and whispered. A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. By now, dozens of Earth-splitting Beasts had already charged into the camp, constantly casting fissure spells on the ground. Cracks spread across the camp like a spider web. Even if Song Jian and Duo Tuo Luo remained motionless, it probably wouldnt be long before they were swallowed by these fissures. After a moment, Duo Tuo Luo also realized this and his face grew even uglier, a look of despair flashing in his eyes. Adventurers with Acceleration Skills began to rush out of the camp. Among them, two or three even Summoned flying mounts and fled into the sky. Song Jian looked up and saw that those with flying mounts were the Counts son Xi Lin and the middle-aged man armed with a lance who had always been guarding him. These two looked down indifferently at the Earth-splitting Beasts rampaging in the camp, showing no intention of coming down to rescue the adventurers. Brother Song, it looks like were going to die here today Duo Tuo Luo looked up at Xi Lin and his companion, hatred burning in his eyes. Duo Tuo Luos organization was just a minor force affiliated with the Counts estate. They usually relied on the estate to survive and did its bidding, but in times of danger, the Counts estate clearly wouldnt care about them. In the eyes of those from the estate, Duo Tuo Luo and his small organization were nothing more than disposable dogs, easily replaced if lost. There were countless small forces in Fengming City that wanted to cling to the Counts estate and would not lack people like Duo Tuo Luo. An Earth-splitting Beast charged toward Duo Tuo Luo, who pulled out a palm-sized brass bell from his chest. Watching the Earth-splitting Beast pounce toward him, Duo Tuo Luo gritted his teeth and flicked his finger against the bell. Dong~ The brass bell trembled slightly, emitting a faint sound. Visible sound waves radiated out from the quivering bell, rushing toward the oncoming Earth-splitting Beast. Puh! Duo Tuo Luo spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his face suddenly turning deathly pale. Song Jians eyebrows raised, he could feel Duo Tuo Luos aura rapidly withering away. Within a few seconds, Duo Tuo Luo couldnt even stand, and he sat down on the ground gasping for breath. At this moment, Duo Tuo Luos Vitality Points had directly plummeted from full to only one-tenth remaining. Boom! The charging Earth-splitting Beast was hit by the kinetic force from the brass bell and was sent flying. A plume of dark red blood sprayed out, igniting into roaring flames mid-air. The Earth-splitting Beasts blood had burned up completely before hitting the ground, leaving nothing behind. Song, Brother Song, this is all I can do. Take this chance and run Duo Tuo Luo said to Song Jian with a sorrowful look. As for Duo Tuo Luos behavior, Song Jian was somewhat speechless; the fact that he was still desperately clinging to the bronze bell in his hand showed that Duo Tuo Luo wasnt as simple and honest as he appeared to be. However, the two of them didnt have a deep relationship. Duo Tuo Luos actions were merely an attempt to get Song Jian to help him escape this place and save his own life, which was not entirely unjustifiable. With that thought in mind, Song Jian immediately hoisted Duo Tuo Luo onto his shoulders and charged towards the Scorching Gorge. At this moment, the Sky-breaking Sword was still in the process of merging and couldnt be used, so Song Jian took out a longsword of Dark Gold Quality from his bag and held it in his hand. This was a decently attributed longsword that Song Jian had randomly selected from the armory before leaving the City of Hope, but whether he could fully execute the Thousand Swords Art with this sword, Song Jian was not sure. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To Song Jians surprise, the Earth-splitting Beasts, upon seeing him charging towards the Scorching Gorge, seemed to turn a blind eye, and even those that were blocking their path inexplicably moved aside. Song Jian smoothly made his way out of the camp and into the Scorching Gorge. Looking back at the rampaging Earth-splitting Beasts in the camp, his brow immediately furrowed. These Earth-splitting Beasts seem to be intentionally driving us towards the Scorching Gorge Duo Tuo Luo, who was hoisted on Song Jians shoulder, also seemed to have noticed something wrong and couldnt help but speak out. Strange. The Scorching Gorge was originally our destination, why cant they even wait for one night? Song Jian murmured to himself softly. The adventurers following Counts son, Xi Lin, were all shrewd individuals. Seeing Song Jian break free from the camp, their eyes lit up, with some even noticing the Earth-splitting Beasts making way for them, and they quickly dashed toward the Scorching Gorge with renewed vigor. Xi Lin rode atop a large bird, her expression ugly as she watched the camp. Even though there were more Earth-splitting Beasts than adventurers, if these adventurers could unite and work together, repelling the beasts wouldnt be a problem. She failed to see that there was someone behind these Earth-splitting Beasts pulling the strings. Useless, all useless! Can I capture the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion relying on them? Xi Lin couldnt help but curse loudly, then turned her head and glared at the middle-aged strong man holding a long spear beside her and loudly chided, Tugu Man, are these the helpers you recruited for me? Do you really think they can be of any use? Tugu Mans face was terribly somber. It was well known that among the group of adventurers he recruited, most were above level eighty. Facing a group of Earth-splitting Beasts around levels sixty or seventy, which included some bosses, they broke ranks and scattered at the slightest clash, utterly unable to put up a fight, which was simply unthinkable. Young Master, these people are just adventurers and havent been trained. When faced with danger, their first reaction is to dodge. Theyre not the Counts personal soldiers; they lack experience in coordinating with others Tugu Man explained in a low voice. Xi Lin didnt pay any heed to Tugu Mans words and continued her tirade. The adventurers below had already discovered that the Earth-splitting Beasts seemed to be herding them into the Scorching Gorge. Even some of the wounded still rushed toward the gorge, and shockingly, not a single beast obstructed those who broke through towards it. On the contrary, the adventurers who tried to flee in other directions found themselves surrounded by a horde of Earth-splitting Beasts relentlessly attacking them. With thick hides and powerful attacks, even a second-tier strength peak fighter would hit their limit when facing seven or eight Earth-splitting Beasts simultaneously, and facing more than fifteen beasts would warrant a strategic retreat. Now, with over sixty beasts, the adventurers who tried to escape in different directions were easily cornered. In a short span of time, aside from those who were killed, all were driven into the Scorching Gorge. Young Master, theyve all fled to the Scorching Gorge. Should we also follow? Tugu Man asked in a low voice. Nonsense, otherwise why would we spend so much money coming here? Just to witness a complete rout? Xi Lin gave Tugu Man a fierce glare and shouted loudly; then, steering the large bird she was riding, she flew towards the Scorching Gorge. Watching Xi Lins retreating figure, Tugu Mans mouth twisted into a sinister smile. He looked in the direction of a dense darkness, where nothing could be discerned, then mounted his flying mount and closely followed behind Xi Lin. Chapter 1055 - Chapter 1055 Chapter 1057 Red Light Curtain_1 Chapter 1055: Chapter 1057: Red Light Curtain_1 Chapter 1055: Chapter 1057: Red Light Curtain_1 After everyone entered Scorching Gorge, the sight of the Earth-splitting Beasts standing at the entrance made them feel eerily strange. These Earth-splitting Beasts did not charge inward but stood at the mouth of the gorge looking towards the crowd, no longer displaying the madness that they had during their previous assaults on the camp. What the hell are these Earth-splitting Beasts playing at? someone cursed in a low voice. They are deliberately driving us in Why do I feel like someone is controlling these Earth-splitting Beasts, and besides, isnt the appearance of Earth-splitting Beasts here in the first place very odd? There was a flurry of discussion among the people, and for a moment, nobody knew what to do. Song Jian swept his gaze across the group. Of the original fifty people, only forty-one or two remained, and most of them were injured and looked very wretched. Like him, there were only a few people without a single wound. Just at that moment, a piercing cry of a bird rang out from the sky, and the people looked up to see two gigantic birds descending slowly toward them in the dark sky, although they could also be heard. Hey, here come the main guys. The Earth-splitting Beasts attacked us, yet these two were hiding in the air. Looks like they really treat us as scapegoats! someone sneered softly from within the group. No one spoke, but the looks on their faces were ugly. Although they were hired, similar to being mercenaries, it wasnt a great fault for their employer to seek refuge when they couldnt protect them. However, the feeling of being abandoned at the first sign of danger left everyone with a sense of resentment. Is everyone alright? Tugu Man asked expressionlessly as he jumped down from his flying mount and then stored it away, looking at the crowd. No one spoke, they just looked at him, hoping for an explanation. Tugu Man, why are there Earth-splitting Beasts at the entrance of the gorge, why did they suddenly attack us, and moreover, drive us into Scorching Gorge? You hired us to come here, what exactly is your plot? A man dressed in black stepped forward, pointing at Tugu Man and demanding loudly. Song Jian looked at the man in black, noticing that he held a strange long knife in his hand and was half-covered in the blood of Earth-splitting Beasts, yet he showed no traces of disarray. Instead, the aura emanating from him was deep and abyssal. Seeing someone taking the lead, the others started shouting, demanding Tugu Man to give them an explanation. Hes called Stan Lee, third tier in strength, with a level already surpassing one hundred, and is formidably powerful. Earlier, he alone killed more than three Earth-splitting Beasts! Duo Tuo Luo whispered to Song Jian. A plot? What plot would there be? Could it be that we hired you just to send you here to die for nothing? How would that benefit the Counts estate? Tugu Man scoffed. Stan Lee, you tell me, what plot are we supposed to have? Just dont forget that our young master is still here! Upon hearing this, Stan Lees face immediately soured, and he stood in place with furrowed brows. He was also unclear why such a thing would happen. It should be noted that he had been to Scorching Gorge before and never once encountered Earth-splitting Beasts at the entrance. This mission is somewhat strange; Im sorry, but I want to withdraw. You dont have to pay me the commission! A second-tier peak powerhouse said as he walked out and cupped his hands towards Tugu Man. Seeing someone wanting to withdraw, Tugu Man did not look surprised and didnt pay attention to that person, instead, he turned with an expressionless face and shouted to the others, Anyone else wants to withdraw? Feel free to leave anytime you dont want to do it, but dont expect us to speak well of you in terms of your mission credit rating! The color drained from the face of the person who wanted to withdraw. Credit ratings were important for adventurers like them. If they received too many bad ratings, fewer people would hire them, and some, with tarnished reputations, could only leave the area and make their way to other lands. Nevertheless, four or five adventurers chose to leave one after another, and Tugu Man did not stop them, although his face grew increasingly grim. Brother Song, this mission is really quite peculiar; you might as well drop out too. After all, youre not one of the local adventurers here; the credit evaluation wont affect you! Duo Tuo Luo whispered. Originally, Duo Tuo Luo recruited Song Jian as bait and canon fodder, but at the crucial moment, Song Jian did not abandon him to escape alone, which moved Duo Tuo Luo somewhat. After all, Song Jian had joined them only for his own mission. Now that the situation had changed, it might be safer for him to enter Scorching Gorge alone. Song Jian shook his head slightly. Scorching Gorge was vast, and looking for someone alone was like searching for a needle in a haystack. Staying with this team, he could use the strength of others to search. As for danger, in Song Jians view, there was no danger he couldnt vanquish with one sword strike, and if not with one, then with two! Moreover, the fusion of the Sky-breaking Sword was almost complete, especially the Thousand Swords Arts Sword Qi Stone Tower, which had already devoured one BOSS. Its proficiency had increased by another fifth or so. If he could devour that King Level BOSS, the level of Thousand Swords Art might rise another tier, and its power might become even stronger. Song Jian would then be truly fearless. Duo Tuo Luo, seeing Song Jians refusal, naturally understood he had his own plans and did not persuade further, quietly standing by Song Jians side, seeing him as a support. Alright, those of you who want to leave may do so. Those who choose to stay, the mission reward remains the same. Were just entering Scorching Gorge a night earlier; whats the big deal? Tugu Man shouted loudly. The others who chose to withdraw cupped their hands towards Tugu Man and prepared to leave Scorching Gorge. It was known that the entrance to Scorching Gorge stretched for thousands of kilometers and couldnt be sealed off by just a few dozen Earth-splitting Beasts. As long as they left from other areas, it was unlikely those beasts would persistently harass them. Tugu Man watched the departing figures with a trace of a strange, cold smile on his lips. Just then, a thunderous roar resounded from the sky, and numerous red points of light twinkled in the dark sky like stars. Whats this all about! Everyone was on edge, their faces showing vigilance. The attack of the Earth-splitting Beasts had already made everyone uneasy, and now the appearance of anomalies in the sky suggested a connection between the two, which, if denied, would be an insult to everyones intelligence. Song Jian squinted as he looked up at the sky. These red dots soon spread out in all directions like a giant net, enveloping the entire Scorching Gorge. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What is this thing? Song Jians face also turned grim. Scorching Gorge was vast, and the fact that something could envelop the entire gorge clearly wasnt the work of humans. Hum~ The red light, like a curtain, sealed off the entrance to Scorching Gorge. The Earth-splitting Beasts that had been standing outside the valley entrance began to retreat, and several adventurers who had initially wanted to leave returned with ugly expressions, despair visible in their eyes. Chapter 1056 - Chapter 1056 Chapter 1058 Lightning Beast_1 Chapter 1056: Chapter 1058: Lightning Beast_1 Chapter 1056: Chapter 1058: Lightning Beast_1 ` What is this? Song Jian glanced at Duo Tuo Luo beside him and asked softly. The Slaughter Light Curtain, this is the Slaughter Light Curtain! Duo Tuo Luo said with a face full of despair, A King Level Boss is about to be born in the Scorching Gorge, and this is a special phenomenon that appears to let it accumulate power for the promotion. The curtain wont disappear until it has successfully advanced Why call it the Slaughter Light Curtain? Song Jian frowned. Because during this period, the monsters shrouded by the Light Curtain will lose their minds, become violent, and madly attack any living creature nearby, even monsters of the same species will attack each other, until the Light Curtain disappears! Duo Tuo Luo seemed to have recalled some unpleasant memories and couldnt help shivering, We are doomed, completely doomed Xi Lin and Tugu Mans complexions also became ugly. After exchanging glances, Xi Lin gave a slight nod, and Tugu Man shouted, For this mission, everyones reward will be doubled, and if our young master can leave the Scorching Gorge safely, each person will receive an additional piece of Dark Gold Quality equipment! Not to mention the doubled reward, just a piece of Dark Gold Quality equipment was an extremely generous reward for adventurers. The compensation for more than a dozen missions might not be enough to buy one such piece of equipment. However, the adventurers did not show any signs of joy. Instead, their faces were filled with sorrow. Most of them earned their living in Fengming City and were naturally familiar with the Slaughter Light Curtain. Every few years, a monster in the Scorching Gorge would advance to King Level. It might succeed, or it might fail; but as long as the Slaughter Light Curtain appeared, it was a desperate situation for the adventurers in the gorge. Just then, an adventurer suddenly dashed off like an arrow toward the distance, breaking away from the group. In no time at all, he had disappeared from everyones sight. Hmph, fool! Duo Tuo Luo glanced at the nearly vanished adventurer, a hint of mockery in his eyes. What is he doing? Song Jian was puzzled. In such dangerous times, to dare leave the main force and act aloneCwas the person too arrogant? During the Slaughter Light Curtain period, the monsters will crazily attack all living creatures. The more creatures gathered in one place, the more attacks they will attract. There are so many of us together, its easy to draw the nearby monsters Duo Tuo Luo explained, That fool thinks he can avoid the monsters siege by being alone, but at this time, the more people there are, the greater the strength. And since the monsters will not ally with each other, our chances of survival are much higher if we stick together After Duo Tuo Luo finished speaking, several adventurers who had also been thinking of leaving the group suddenly changed their expressions and became quiet. Young Master, the situation has changed. It looks like youll have to catch the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion some other time. The most important task now is to ensure your safety! Tugu Man said in a low voice. Xi Lins face showed anger, but there was nothing he could do. Under such circumstances, going deeper into the Scorching Gorge wasnt to capture the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion, but to commit suicide. We can only do this for now Xi Lin hesitated for a long while before finally nodding his head. A sly smile appeared on the corner of Tugu Mans mouth, but it quickly vanished. He turned and bellowed at the others, Change of mission. Everyones top priority is to protect young master Xi Lin. The mission to capture the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion is abandoned! Upon hearing the change in the mission, everyone relaxed, their expressions easing. No matter how rich the reward, it was meaningless to the dead. If they did not venture deep into the Scorching Gorge but simply waited in place for the Slaughter Light Curtain to disappear, there was still a glimmer of hope for survival. And with the lure of Dark Gold equipment, the adventurers morale suddenly increased. But Song Jians expression turned ugly. He wasnt here for the mission rewards; he simply wanted to use the strength of these people to search for Master Kulun. ` If these people were only willing to defend the entrance to the Scorching Gorge, then for Song Jian, they were utterly useless. Should we use force to compel them to go deeper into the Scorching Gorge? Song Jians expression fluctuated, his mind quickly spinning with thoughts, but soon, he abandoned this idea. If he really did that, then not one of them would survive. Under the compulsion of death, they could do anything, and even if physically coerced by Song Jian, their lack of effort would mean no efficiency at all. It seems I can only search on my own Song Jian sighed internally, deciding to take action alone. Just as he was about to leave the group, a monster covered in blood charged toward everyone. This creature resembled a giant rhinoceros, its body flashing with lightning, and the three one-foot-long rhino horns on its snout constantly crackling with thunder, making a rumbling noise. A Lightning Beast, its a Lightning Beast! Everyones faces changed dramatically, as this was a level 120 Lightning Beast, and moreover, a Lord-tier BOSS. At level 120, the Lightning Beast already stood at the peak of tier three Combat Power, with one foot nearly stepping into the legendary realm, and now, empowered by the Slaughter Light Curtain, it had become rampantly stronger, its strength soaring. If this group of adventurers could unite and cooperate, they might have a chance to kill the Lightning Beast, but how could a group of people chased into the Scorching Gorge by a horde of Earth-splitting Beasts possibly work together? The morale that had slightly improved instantly crumbled, with many already planning their escape, and not a single person considering how to kill the Lightning Beast before them. Brother Song, lets escape together! Duo Tuo Luo said in a low voice, This is not something we can handle Song Jian didnt speak, but just drew his Dark Gold Quality longsword and slashed fiercely at the Lightning Beast. Innumerable Spirit Swords began to condense in the air, heading towards the Lightning Beast like a meteor shower; Crack~ A crisp sound of shattering rang out, and Song Jian looked at the longsword in his hand. A seven-inch-long crack had appeared on the blade, with tiny metal fragments continuously breaking apart and scattering around. As expected, it cant bear the influx of all the Sword Qi Song Jians face immediately turned unsightly. The level of this Lightning Beast was too high, the level suppression too harsh. Without using the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it was impossible to inflict a fatal blow, but the spare longsword in his hand couldnt withstand all the Sword Qi. As soon as two-thirds of the Sword Qi had entered, the longsword was already damaged, releasing the Thousand Swords Art prematurely. Over two hundred Spirit Swords flew towards the Lightning Beast, with continuous roaring sounds. All the adventurers were dumbstruck; they had never seen such a powerful technique before. Is, is this the ultimate secret of the swordsmanship? Xi Lins eyes were wide open, her face one of disbelief, while Tugu Mans expression turned as dark as thunder, completely out of line with his plan. What he thought was just bait, fodder, turned out to have such a terrifying ability, which had exceeded his expectations. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, another complication arises. Why is it that every time my plans are mysteriously disrupted by similar issues Tugu Man cursed inwardly, his mind racing with thoughts. He needed to come up with a countermeasure quickly, or else if this plan failed again, the thought of even leaving behind an intact corpse would be wishful thinking. Chapter 1057 - Chapter 1057 Chapter 1059 Spoils of War_1 Chapter 1057: Chapter 1059: Spoils of War_1 Chapter 1057: Chapter 1059: Spoils of War_1 ` The Spirit Sword slashed across the Lightning Beasts body, with each sword only able to inflict a few hundred points of damageCthe level suppression was too severe. Over two hundred Spirit Swords simply could not kill the Lightning Beast. The attached blazing fire damage was also greatly reduced. The Thousand Swords Art only slightly hindered the Lightning Beasts pace, its Vitality Points were reduced by less than a third. However, this gave the remaining adventurers hope, and the ranged attackers began to make their move, targeting the Lightning Beast. All the aggro was on Song Jian, so the others boldly launched their attacks. They had been hesitant before, fearing their attacks might draw too much aggro, causing the Lightning Beast to focus solely on them. Now that Song Jian had attracted a significant amount of aggro, the others were naturally confident in their attacks. Boom Boom Boom~ The Lightning Beast, enraged, shot dazzling bolts of lightning from the three rhino-like horns on its snout, casting a net of electricity over the group in an instant. Thunder Web, everyone, be careful! an adventurer exclaimed, his body instantly turned into a wisp of smoke as he swiftly drifted backward. Dont be afraid, keep attacking, Ill block it! A burly man wielding a shield suddenly leaped forward. His shield shone with the luster of glazed light. Facing the vast Thunder Web, he pushed forward instead of retreating, holding the shield with both hands, he slammed it mightily into the web of electricity. Boom! A thunderous roar sounded as the Thunder Web and the burly mans shield collided fiercely; the Web enveloped the adventurer, the sounds of explosions echoed continuously. Some fellow adventurers, who intended to close in to help, turned pale and involuntarily stopped in their tracks. The lightning raged on for a full five seconds before it gradually subsided. The burly man with the shield was smoking, his exposed skin marred with burned scars, and the once glazing light on his shield disappeared, replaced by a dark gold glow. This was the quality glow that could only show up when an adventurer exerted all their strength and could no longer hide their true power. Is he, is he still alive? inquired an adventurer, tremulously, looking at the man who had curled up, almost completely hidden behind his shield. Still alive, healers, where the hell are the healers? Heal him, quick! someone shouted loudly. Beams of healing light flashed over the burly man, who slowly rose to his feet, and with an exhalation, a puff of smoke came out of his mouth. That was exhilarating! The mans face split into a mischievous grin. He had incredibly high resistance; even without the healers behind him, he wouldnt have been in any critical danger. Boom! Before he could steady himself, the Lighting Beast slammed into him, sending him flying. Seeing the Lightning Beast pounce, the adventurers became panicked, scrambling to dodge aside. The Lightning Beasts target was clearCit was Song Jian, who had inflicted a great deal of damage earlier. The beasts usually azure eyes now revealed a hint of bloodlust, bellowing madly as it charged at Song Jian. Duo Tuo Luo stumbled as he ran, scrambling away from Song Jian. At the moment, Song Jians sword was damaged and he was unable to perform any sword techniques, seemingly left with no option but death. Just then, the man who had been sent flying called out to the Lightning Beast with a taunting yell, Hey, brat, come at me! The Lightning Beast, initially charging at Song Jian, eerily changed its direction and bore down on the burly man, thundering like a maxed-out armored vehicle. ` Keep attacking! the robust man bellowed, his muscles tensed, his two thick arms bracing against the shield with all his might, preparing to withstand the next impact. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! The Lightning Beast once again slammed ferociously into the robust man, but this time it didnt send him flying. Instead, it pushed him forward for more than ten meters before its wild momentum gradually dissipated. Meanwhile, countless ranged attack skills rained down on the Lightning Beast, blasting open wound after wound. Its blood, flickering with electricity, sprayed continuously as damage figures in the thousands floated above its head. The adventurers were not weak themselves, but they lacked a leader to take charge. Song Jians preemptive move eased their psychological burdens, prompting them to attack proactively. The Shield Warrior who had stepped forward gave everyone confidence. As long as he didnt fall, everyone else could attack boldly, without fear of drawing the monsters attention. With Song Jian at the bottom of the damage chart, even if the main tank fell, the Lightning Beast would likely target Song Jian next, ensuring safety for the others until Song Jian was down. With this double assurance, the recruited adventurers were able to perform up to their real potential. After about fifteen minutes, the Lightning Beast fell with a pitiful shriek. The Shield Warrior, covered in cuts and bruises, limped over to Song Jian and extended his hand, saying, I am Kan War, a level ninety-seven Holy Light Defender! Song Jian gave a slight smile and shook his hand, replying, Level fifty, Sword Master! Youre the strongest Swordsman Ive ever seen, bar none! Kan War said, giving a thumbs up and looking at Song Jian with admiration. If it werent for Song Jians initiative, Kan War might have just watched the entire battle unfold. After all, why should he stand in front if everyone else was fleeing? After the Lightning Beast fell, it dropped more than a dozen pieces of equipment. The most eye-catching among them was a longbow radiating golden light. The bow, over a meter long, looked rather simple, as if a branch had been bent into an arc and tied with a vine. But the glow of its golden quality drew everyones eyes. A level ninety-three Wanderers Lightning Bow that automatically generates three Light Arrows per second, dealing over a thousand damage each. Its a top-tier item! someone exclaimed, eyeing the Lightning Bows attributes with a greedy glint in their eyes. Besides the Lightning Bow, there was a decent silver-quality shield, and the rest were just some white and green equipment of level eighty to ninety, along with some materials. Someone reached out, attempting to snatch the longbow, but at that moment, all the loot lifted into the air on its own. The longbow flew towards Song Jian, and the silver shield flew towards Kan War. Only then did the adventurers remember the loot distribution principle they had set upon joining the party: allocation would be based on Contribution Points. With Song Jian having inflicted the highest damage on the Lightning Beast, naturally, he had the most Contribution Points and received the golden-quality Lightning Bow, while Kan War, who had attracted the monsters aggression throughout, had the second-highest points and received the slightly lower quality shield. Hahaha, Thundering Prison Cage, a premium shield! Kan War laughed heartily after checking the shields properties, immediately replacing his own and raising the new one high with a triumphant roar. Song Jian casually glanced at the Lightning Bow that flew into his inventory. The attributes were indeed good, but it wasnt of much use to him. Even if he put it up for auction, not many players would buy itCafter all, both the equipment level and the required level for the weapon were too high. It would likely be a couple of years before any player would be in the market for it. Just then, three NPC adventurers approached Song Jian with dark expressions. Kid, that longbow looks good. Sell it to us. Well give you a fair deal, one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! said an adventurer with a scar on his face, twirling a silver-quality dagger, eyeing Song Jian. His gaze was like a venomous snake eyeing a frogCa mix of greed and malice. Chapter 1058 - Chapter 1058 The 1060th serious injury_1 Chapter 1058: The 1060th serious injury_1 Chapter 1058: The 1060th serious injury_1 Since the Lightning Beast was killed by the entire team, the properties of the loot dropped were visible to all. A level ninety-three Dark Gold Quality weapon and its attributes top-notch, to say nothing of one million Doomsday Coins, even one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins made Song Jian feel like it would be a loss. These people were merely eyeing Song Jians low level, wanting to take advantage of it. As for the formidable offensive power Song Jian had previously displayed, in their eyes, it was nothing more than the result of him using a secret technique, sacrificing his weapon to unleash its power; now that his weapon was destroyed, it wouldnt be so easy for him to demonstrate that power again. In their eyes, Song Jian was now a beast that had lost its fangs and posed no threat to them. If it were someone at the Second-tier Strength Peak or of third-tier strength, they certainly wouldnt have come looking for trouble. But Song Jian was just a level 50 newbie. Greed overcame their rationality. If they could snatch the bow, then even if they failed the mission this time, they would still make a killing. Sorry, but I wont sell for less than five million Doomsday Coins, Song Jian said coldly, giving the three men a glance. They were just a bit over level eighty, having not even passed the third-tier assessment, mere failures at the peak of the second tier, and they dared to act wildly in front of him? Indeed, typically level-fifty individuals can engage in second-tier Combat Power assessments, and level-eighty ones can attempt the third-tier. At level one hundred and twenty, one can challenge the Legendary Tier. But in reality these assessments become increasingly difficult, and very few are strong enough to take on the third-tier Combat Power assessment at level eighty, with most ordinary adventurers waiting until level eighty-five or even ninety to attempt it. As for the Legendary Tier, not to mention level one hundred twenty, even those at level one hundred fifty who havent passed the Legendary Tier are dime a dozen. The Legendary Tier isnt something you can pass with strength alone; apart from power, it also requires a certain amount of luck! Kid, it seems youre not aware of the situation. Let me, Scar-face Billy, teach this newbie a lesson on what rules to follow when adventuring in the wilds The rogue adventurer with a scar on his face revealed a vulture-like cold smile as his figure slowly vanished. The other two also had cold smirks on their faces as they stepped back twice, yielding the field to Scar-face Billy. In their opinion, a God-favored one who had just stepped into the second-tier strength at level fifty stood no chance against Scar-face Billy. The disparity of over thirty levels made it impossible for Song Jian to track Billys position with perception. However, this didnt pose any difficulty to Song Jian, whose thoughts triggered a faint golden fissure between his eyebrows. A Vertical Eye slowly emerged, gleaming brightly. The Vertical Eye had been strengthened twice, greatly enhancing its scanning capability. Song Jian effortlessly locked onto Billys figure. He had already moved to Song Jians left side and seemed to be circling to launch an attack from behind. The greatest characteristic of the rogue class was to attack from behind, gaining a tremendous critical hit bonus and damage bonus. Plus, considering the level gap between the two, a single strike might be enough to take down Song Jian instantly. Of course, this was the prediction Billy would make not knowing Song Jians Vitality Points. By now, Song Jians Vitality Points had already surpassed ten thousand, and even if he stood still and let Billy attack, a combo wouldnt be likely to kill him right away. Additionally, considering Song Jians defensive resistances and his superb equipment, he could completely bridge the level gap between them. Song Jians hand clutched the damaged Dark Gold Quality sword, a hint of coldness appearing at the corner of his mouth. This wasnt the time for mercy; he needed to showcase his strength to deter others. Otherwise, such incidents would happen again. A piece of Dark Gold Quality weaponry might be enviable to many adventurers, who however might not care much about it. But what about an epic or even Legendary Level item? All the adventurers present would likely not remain indifferent, and even Xi Lin, the earls son, couldnt be unmoved. After locking onto Billys position, Song Jian didnt hesitate and immediately executed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword. Like a streak of lightning, he charged toward Billy who was to his side. When Billy saw Song Jian open his Vertical Eye, he immediately felt something was off. Anyone with a pupil technique like that would make stealth abilities minimally effective, and once a rogue loses their invisibility and the ability to launch a backstab attack, their actual combat power drops significantly below that of other melee classes. This is also the reason why most thieves are adept at striking once and fleeing a thousand miles if their first hit fails. Their extremely high burst power also dictates their weaker sustained combat abilities. Once the fight reaches a deadlock, many thieves would choose to retreat with their strong stealth abilities. Damn, hes spotted me! Although Billy didnt know the true effect of Song Jians Vertical eye, he realized that Song Jian had pinpointed his location. However, at this moment, Billy didnt regard Song Jian as a threat. He believed that even in a head-on fight, he would surely defeat his opponent. Therefore, he directly abandoned the idea of a sneak attack from behind and chose to confront him head-on. Just as he was gearing up to charge, Song Jian had transformed into a bolt of lightning and rushed in front of him. The invisibility greatly reduced his moving speed, and Billy couldnt even react in time before Song Jians longsword had already pierced his chest. A burst of fresh blood sprayed out, and to Billys astonishment, his Level 80 blue-quality leather armor had provided no defense whatsoever and was effortlessly ripped through by Song Jians damaged long sword. Just as Billy was about to counterattack, he suddenly found himself losing control over his body, his feet became light and airy, and his whole body involuntarily started floating up into the air. Shua, shua, shua~ As long as the first strike landed and caused damage, Billy was utterly unable to dodge the subsequent attacks. Nine streaks of blood shot out from his body as colossal damage numbers floated above his head. In the blink of an eye, Billy lost two-thirds of his Vitality Points and was nearly killed instantly. Thump! Billy, now visible, slammed heavily onto the ground. Facing a mere Level 50 rookie, he found himself without any means to fight back, and was severely wounded by a single move. Song Jian looked down at Billy, who was falling from the sky, with some regret. If he had wielded the Sky-breaking Sword, that move would have instantly killed Billy, but unfortunately As Song Jian prepared to finish off Billys remaining Vitality Points, Billys two teammates suddenly burst out shouting, What do you think youre doing, stop right there! The two opponents drew their weapons, ready to help Billy attack Song Jian, but at that moment, Kan War, holding a silver shield, leaped out, stood before the two, and spoke with a tone of disdain, Its time for a duel. If you guys are itching for a fight, Im up for some fun. Kan Wars profession was a Holy Light Defender, which compared to a Holy Knight, had weaker attack power and could only exert 80% of various attack miracles. However, his defense and resistances were much higher than those of a Holy Knight. Coupled with various auras providing debuffs such as slow, reduced defense, and reduced resistance, he could definitely torment his foes to the point of wanting to give up. Although it would be difficult for Kan War to kill these two by himself, the thought of them killing Kan War was even more improbable. Kan War was absolutely confident that he could hold them off for at least half an hour. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By then, once Song Jian was free to join the fray, the two of them working together wouldnt just defeat those two C even if they doubled in number, Kan War was confident he could take them all down. Chapter 1059 - Chapter 1059 Chapter 1061 Watching the Play_1 Chapter 1059: Chapter 1061: Watching the Play_1 Chapter 1059: Chapter 1061: Watching the Play_1 Kan War blocked Billys two teammates, and as they hesitated, a scream came from behind Kan War. Song Jian seemed to not care at all whether Billys two opponents would attack him. Even if Kan War hadnt jumped out, he wouldnt have glanced back; instead, he swung his longsword viciously down on Billy. Its better to break one of his fingers than to injure all ten. In Song Jians eyes, Billy was already a dead man, and he definitively wouldnt give him any chance. Having killed Billy, Song Jian was surprised to discover that his opponent had actually dropped a gold-quality ringCthe Assassins Ring of Defense, which provided a defense level +2, reduced incoming damage by 10%, and also increased agility by fifteen points and stamina by ten points. For a thief, the attributes of this ring were average; Billy must have valued the added agility and stamina. However, if it were worn by a defender, this ring would be top-notch. After checking the properties, Song Jian indifferently tossed the ring to Kan War. With a required equipment level of seventy-three, he couldnt wear it now anyway, and the rings attributes were nothing compared to the two rings he was currently wearingCworth at most, a few hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. Kan War gave Billys two teammates a contemptuous glance, snatched the tossed ring, and after looking at its properties, a surprised smile appeared on his face. Thanks! Kan War called out loudly, without any attempt to hide as he put the ring on, even flaunting it to Billys two teammates. Young Master Xi Lin, we were hired by you. Our companion has been killed just like thatCare you not going to say something? one of Billys teammates shouted darkly at Xi Lin, who was standing in the distance. No sooner had the words left his mouth than a burst of laughter broke out around them. The other adventurers hadnt taken part in the fight, but they had witnessed the entire process. These few people had tried to steal a chicken only to end up losing their rice, and now they even expected to save face through the son of a CountCtheir shamelessness knew no bounds. Sulrus knew that the reputation of the two would likely go down in flames. Now, because of the Slaughter Light Curtain, they couldnt leave the Scorching Gorge and considering Song Jians strength, which had surpassed their expectations, with Billy dead, if no one helped them, they probably wouldnt make it out alive. This whole thing was entirely Billys own decision. Hes dead now, and I hope that can be the end to it Sulrus hastily added. Xi Lin glanced at Sulrus and his companion. Although they were with Billy and had not taken action, it was only because they hadnt had the chance. By the time they thought to do something, they had been stopped by Kan War. But from the outcome, what Sulrus said wasnt wrong. Xi Lin looked towards Tugu Man beside him. Tugu Mans brows furrowed deeply; with a meaningful gaze, he scrutinized Song Jian up and down before calling out loudly, Since you are hired by us, I hope you can follow the rules. Otherwise, it will affect your credibility rating. If something like this happens again, youll bear the consequences! Tugu Mans words seemed somewhat biased towards Sulrus and his teammate, which Song Jian found somewhat dissatisfying. However, after the fight, his Dark Gold Quality longsword had suffered even more damage, and its durability was now a mere three points. If he continued to fight, this sword might well be destroyed. Brother, we are in a dangerous place now. Those two can still serve as fodder; how about we let them go for now? Kan War whispered. Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then nodded, sheathing his longsword. Seeing this, Sulrus and his companion exchanged glances and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief, but the look in their eyes as they watched Song Jians retreating back grew even more hostile. Tugu Man saw this and a sinister smile flickered at the corner of his mouth before quickly disappearing. Too much unity in the team could hinder his plans to come; the current situation, with underlying animosity between them, was better, as it made it difficult for them to work together sincerely in the future. The group remained in place, having left their tents, lanterns, and some supplies outside the gorge. Aside from some food and water, adventurers didnt have any other items with them; they didnt have the inventory space of the gods favored. Each time they ventured out, the supplies they could carry were limited. Thus, they could only sit on the ground and wait patiently for the Slaughter Light Curtain to disappear. Just then, a series of roars from wild beasts suddenly echoed in the distance, changing everyones complexion. They all scrambled to their feet, staring into the distance with tense faces. We cant stay in the same place for too long, or else it will attract a large number of monsters to attack us! Tugu Man shouted, Now, we should unite and continue to explore deeper into the gorge. We might be able to avoid those monsters Tugu Mans words caused some disturbance. Some people agreed with his view, but many more were disdainful. They were only at the entrance of the gorge. Venturing further in would mean they certainly would encounter increasingly powerful monsters, and the danger would rise significantly. After Tugu Man shouted a few more phrases and saw that there were few respondents, his expression grew darker. He snorted coldly and stopped talking, but in his heart, he thought, Fools, in a while, you will probably be crying and begging to go deeper into Scorching Gorge Soon, a monster even more terrifying than the Lightning Beast appeared before them. It was a level ninety-eight Fire Flame Rhino, with a massive body resembling a small hill. Its body surface burned with raging flames, and it had a flexible and agile trunk. The ridge of its nose sported a spiral horn similar to a rhinoceros horn. This Fire Flame Rhino also seemed to have been through a tough fight; its body surface had several wounds, oozing with fresh, red blood. This blood was like magma, forming small flames where it dropped to the ground, burning fiercely for a long time without subsiding. Upon seeing the Fire Flame Rhino, everyones hearts tightened, and even Kan War had an ugly expression on his face. The Fire Flame Rhino was one of the most troublesome creatures in Scorching Gorge. Usually, only one could be found in a region, and even monsters of higher rank than it were reluctant to provoke it lightly. Once it went berserk, its massive body would become its best weapon, and no one dared to confront it head-on. Damn it, how did we attract it over someone muttered curses under their breath. If we continue to stay here, the monsters that appear later will become more and more powerful! Tugu Man glanced at the people around him and said softly. For a moment, almost everyones thoughts began to waver. If they continued to hold their ground here, it might be just as Tugu Man saidCa growing number of formidable bosses might appear, and they truly might not live to see the morning sun. All eyes then turned to Kan War and Song Jian, hoping to coordinate as they had before and kill the boss. But Kan War looked troubled, while Song Jian was completely unperturbed, showing everyone his already damaged long sword, and withdrawing to the side, preparing to be an inconspicuous bystander. At this, everyones faces soured. Previously, Billy and others had fought over Song Jians spoils of battle while everyone else watched. Now, Song Jian was unwilling to take the lead for them, standing aside with a cold demeanor, ready to watch their plight. After all, Song Jian, with his ability to fly, could always escape if he couldnt defeat the beast. But for the others, facing the Fire Flame Rhino and thinking of running away would mean at least two-thirds of them would perish. At that moment, Tugu Mans brow furrowed. If two-thirds needed to die for some to escape, it would be unfavorable for his subsequent plansCthey had to stay alive to reach their destination! sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After hesitating for a long time, Tugu Man slowly walked towards Song Jian. Chapter 1060 - Chapter 1060 Chapter 1062 Spiritual Incantation Master_1 Chapter 1060: Chapter 1062: Spiritual Incantation Master_1 Chapter 1060: Chapter 1062: Spiritual Incantation Master_1 Song Jian watched Tugu Man with an expressionless face. This adversary had already stepped into the third tier of power, but Song Jian could vaguely sense another force within his opponent. This power was mighty and secretive, and it was very elusive. Song Jian even detected a hint of a familiar scent. Brother, since were trapped here, we should pull together Tugu Man said with a broad smile, trying to persuade Song Jian to let go of his prejudices and cooperate with everyone to take down the Flame Rhinoceros together as the main striker. Song Jian glanced at the distant Flame Rhinoceros. It seemed to realize that the adventurers were not weak and was hesitating about whether to charge and fight desperately. Although under the influence of the Slaughter Light Curtain, all the monsters in Scorching Gorge had become more ferocious, their basic judgment and perception abilities were not diminished. Monsters that knew they were no match but still provoked and sought death would not live long. You all have higher levels and strength than I do, the role of the main striker shouldnt fall to me Song Jian sneered, Besides, what if some top-notch equipment drops again? If someone takes notice, wouldnt that spell trouble later on? You can rest assured about that. Were a team now. As weve agreed before, all loot from monsters will be distributed according to contribution. The guy who had his eye on you was also killed by you, and none of us said anything My weapon is already damaged Song Jian interrupted Tugu Man, showing the broken Dark Gold Quality longsword in his hands. This Tugu Man frowned. He didnt know that this was just a spare longsword for Song Jian. After all, most adventurers weapons were at most Gold Quality, and many were Silver and Blue. A Dark Gold Quality longsword was definitely unique among these adventurers, and even using it as a main weapon was considered a luxury, let alone as a spare. Just then, the Flame Rhinoceros suddenly roared loudly as if it were a charging train, heading straight for the group. Boom, boom, boom~ The ground trembled, with small stones on the surface being tossed into the air. The adventurers faces changed drastically, and some had even used their Acceleration Skill to take a detour and run away. Perhaps venturing alone into Scorching Gorge was suicidal, but staying put ensured a quicker death. Soon, over a dozen adventurers had broken away from the group and ran towards the depths of Scorching Gorge. I wanted everyone to head deeper into Scorching Gorge, but not this way Tugu Man thought to himself, a fierce expression appearing on his face. A trace of black aura blossomed from his body but quickly faded and disappeared. Others did not notice, but Song Jian, who was closest to him, had a thought. Although he did not show any change of expression, his heart sank slightly, The aura of Abyssal Hell Tugu Man gave Song Jian a glance and sneered. He stomped the ground fiercely and shot into the air like a cannonball. Spell after spell rang out like the tolling of a great bell, and golden runes appeared in the void, spewing forth from Tugu Mans mouth. Initially the size of a fingernail, they grew rapidly upon release, swelling into enormous golden runes that smashed into the Flame Rhinoceros, ripping its skin and eliciting screams of agony. Boom, boom, boom! Rings of scorching flames burst from the body of the Flame Rhinoceros, spreading over ten meters around. These flames were like burrowing maggots upon ones skin. Once they touched the flesh, they burned and burrowed into the bones and could not be extinguished. The only way to remove them was to gouge out all the surrounding flesh and blood. Adventurers scattered in avoidance, and several who were touched by the flames screamed and lunged at their comrades, only to be cut down immediately. They did not die from the attacks of the Flame Rhinoceros but rather from the blades of their fellows. By this time, Song Jian had already quietly hidden himself far away. He could feel the Sky-breaking Sword in his dantian pulsating continuously, the metal now a liquid, like an egg about to hatch, trembling ever so slightly from time to time. It should be about to fuse completely, right? Song Jian guessed in his mind. At that moment, Song Jian truly realized the importance of a good weapon to him. Without the Sky-breaking Sword, his strength had dropped by more than half, and he couldnt release the Red Lotus Sword Array. Over half of the adventurers present could defeat him, but with the Sky-breaking Sword in hand, Song Jian was confident that he could kill all the adventurers on the scene. Whir~ A golden light burst forth from Song Jians body, appearing so suddenly and vanishing so quickly that almost no adventurer noticed it. Song Jian was startled, then he checked and a smile appeared on his face. The King Level boss that he had devoured was now completely processed, and the Thousand Swords Art had directly advanced to level eleven. After reaching level ten, every level up of the Thousand Swords Art brought a huge enhancement to its attributes. This time, just the number of Spirit Swords increased from sixty to three hundred and fifty, up to eighty to five hundred. Coupled with the additional Karmic Fire damage, each Spirit Sword could inflict more than five thousand points of damage. Even without triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, five hundred Spirit Swords could deal over two and a half million damage. Such damage was unbearable for any monster of the same level, which would be instantly killed. Even the bosses in Scorching Gorge, who were twenty or thirty levels above Song Jian, would be severely injured or even killed if they were targeted by the attack. Song Jian was confident that as long as it wasnt a Legendary Level being, nothing could pose a threat to him. To achieve this effect, the prerequisite is having a sword of extremely high quality; otherwise, the Thousand Swords Art cannot be fully unleashed! Song Jian thought to himself. Boom! A golden bell-shaped energy shield enveloped the Fire Rhinoceros completely, and Tugu Man shouted from mid-air, I can only trap it for thirty seconds, everyone attack with all your might Tugu Mans voice was hoarse and carried a hint of weakness, indicating that casting this spell had greatly exhausted him. Spritual Incantation Master? Song Jian squinted, watching Tugu Man in mid-air, thinking to himself. Spiritual Incantation Masters are a class that uses language turned into incantations for offensive means. This class can only serve as support in the early stages, but as they progressed, the power of Spiritual Incantation Masters grew stronger, being able to attack, defend, trap, and even provide various enhancements to their alliesCa truly versatile class. Apart from their slightly weaker survivability, the class attributes far surpassed other classes. Besides the slight weakness in survivability, Spiritual Incantation Masters have another more fatal flawCpowerful incantations consume not Mental Strength or mana, but rather the life force, the lifespan, of the Spiritual Incantation Master! Therefore, many powerful Spiritual Incantation Skills are generally not used by Spiritual Incantation Masters unless it is a critical moment, at which they might then cast such incantations. The bell-shaped binding curse that Tugu Man was casting clearly belonged to the type that consumed life force, otherwise it wouldnt have been possible to trap the Flame Rhinoceros. After being trapped, the Flame Rhinoceros struggled desperately, causing the bell-shaped energy shield to bulge out significantly before quickly returning to shape. The strength of the Flame Rhinoceros was formidable, far surpassing monsters of the same level, yet it still couldnt break free, indicating the great effectiveness of the Spiritual Incantation Skill. Seeing the Flame Rhinoceros trapped, the other adventurers felt much relieved and began attacking it en masse. The bell-shaped energy shield trapped the rhinoceros but did not hinder the others from attacking. For a time, the Flame Rhinoceros was in a situation where it could only be hit without being able to fight back, immediately becoming even more unruly and ramming violently against the bell-shaped energy shield. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1061 - Chapter 1061 Chapter 1063 The Heart of Slaughter_1 Chapter 1061: Chapter 1063: The Heart of Slaughter_1 Chapter 1061: Chapter 1063: The Heart of Slaughter_1 Boom! A thunderous roar as the Flame Rhinoceros fiercely collided with the bell-shaped aura, causing the surface of the aura to instantly crack like a spider web. The bell-shaped aura, which should have lasted for thirty seconds, was now on the verge of shattering after less than fifteen seconds. Tugu Mans body shook violently, his face turned pale in an instant, and the corner of his mouth twitched. He couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepened at a visible rate, as if the traces of the years had suddenly accelerated on him. Spiritual incantations kept emanating from Tugu Mans mouth, blending into the bell-shaped aura, quickly filling up the cracks on its surface. However, that attack caused Tugu Man to lose nearly ten years of his lifespan, and he couldnt help but harbour deep resentment in his heart! His gaze quickly fell on Song Jian, who was hiding on the side. If it werent for Song Jians reluctance to take action, Tugu Man would not have had to resort to using the Spiritual Spell Art C Binding, akin to a forbidden curse! From casting the Spiritual Spell Art C Binding to sustaining it just now, Tugu Man had lost more than fifteen years of his lifespan. As a human, how many sets of fifteen years does one have? That was the reason he was so desperate to seek other types of power, wishing to transform into a different creatureChuman lifespan was simply too fleeting for Spiritual Incantation Masters to squander. The Vitality Points of the Flame Rhinoceros kept falling, but being a boss known for its strength and constitution, even passive attacks from dozens of adventurers barely added any considerable wounds to its body. In thirty seconds, not even a third of its Vitality Points were lost. Bang! A crisp shattering sound rang out, the bell-shaped aura cloaking its body dispersed instantly. The adventurers who were attacking stopped abruptly, and those who were about to cast their skills were startled, interrupting the skill casting regardless of backlash from the interruption. Damn it, wasnt it supposed to be thirty seconds? Its only been twenty-five seconds! cursed an adventurer who spat out blood, casting a resentful glance at Tugu Man floating in midair. Tugu Man was also at a loss for words. The strength of the Flame Rhinoceros had exceeded his expectations, and the Spiritual Spell Art C Binding couldnt hold it for long. Moreover, the longer it was trapped, the more berserk the Flame Rhinoceros became. With each charge, Tugu Man was forced to cough up blood, unable to hold on any longer. After breaking free, almost all adventurers began to retreat. Kan War, though equipped with a high-grade new shield, knew that if he charged forward, he would at most give the other adventurers a few seconds to escape. Without Song Jians intervention, their ragtag group stood no chance against the boss before them. In the midst of everyones panic, the Flame Rhinoceros, perhaps sensing the threat, suddenly turned and fled into the distance. Before anyone could react, it was sprinting away, leaving only its figure behind. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It it actually fled? Tugu Man was overwhelmed with emotion, involuntarily spitting out another mouthful of blood. It was too cunning for the Flame Rhinoceros to flee. Usually, humanoid monsters would flee, and even then, only when their Vitality Points dropped to one tenth. Yet this seemingly clumsy Flame Rhinoceros chose to escape after only losing a third of its Vitality Points, defying everyones expectations. Just then, from the depths of Scorching Gorge, an earth-shaking rumble echoed, and a giant red column of light erupted from the ground. Within the light, faint silhouettes of pavilions, terraces, and towers appeared, like a mirage rising from the sea. Tugu Mans eyes sparkled with excitement, his body trembling uncontrollably, Its here, its finally here The adventurers, still unsettled, mostly breathed a sigh of relief after the flame rhinoceros fled. However, when the red pillar of light appeared, they once again became like startled birds, panic setting in anew. This is, this is the Tower of Slaughter, this is the Tower of Slaughter! One adventurer stared at the distant pillar of light soaring into the sky, eyes filled with terror. The Tower of Slaughter? What is that, could it be another secret realm? Someone who had no idea what the Tower of Slaughter was asked out loud, causing an immediate buzz of noise. The Tower of Slaughter, damn it, our luck really is terrible! Duo Tuo Luo had appeared beside Song Jian at some unknown time, saying in a low voice with a bitter smile on his face. Do you know what this Tower of Slaughter is for? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. The Tower of Slaughter is a trial tower. Whenever a King Level monster is born in the Scorching Gorge, theres a certain chance it will appear. Its full of dangers but is the only exit from the Scorching Gorge Duo Tuo Luos eyes were filled with despair. With his strength, it was very unlikely that he could pass the trials of the Tower of Slaughter. So the Slaughter Light Curtain wont disappear even after the King Level BOSS is born? Song Jians brows furrowed. He had come here to find Master Kulun just to complete a mission, and he did not wish to stay in the Scorching Gorge forever. The temperature here was extremely high, the environment somewhat similar to Abyssal Hell, not very suitable for human beings. If the Tower of Slaughter didnt appear, one would only need to wait patiently. Once the King Level BOSS is born, the Slaughter Light Curtain would disappear naturally, but Duo Tuo Luo sat on the ground, seemingly talking to himself: But once the Tower of Slaughter appears, all creatures in the Scorching Gorge become like puppets. To leave, one must pass through numerous trials and endure bloody slaughter Is it that cruel? Song Jian asked with a slight frown, somewhat disbelieving: The Scorching Gorge is so vast, how could it possibly push all creatures into the Tower of Slaughter? Duo Tuo Luo looked at Song Jian, smiling bitterly: The Tower of Slaughter is only aimed at outsiders, at those creatures that want to leave the Scorching Gorge. The creatures that originally lived in the Scorching Gorge are not affected at all Song Jian suddenly understood that the creatures of the Scorching Gorge didnt care whether the Tower of Slaughter appeared; only adventurers like himself would care about leaving! Are you saying that the Tower of Slaughter will exist continuously until the birth of the next King BOSS? Song Jian asked, somewhat surprised. No The look of despair in Duo Tuo Luos eyes became even more apparent as he sadly said: The Tower of Slaughter will only exist for three months. After three months, any outsider that hasnt left will no longer think about going out, as they will have turned into monsters of the Scorching Gorge! Song Jian was suddenly chilled to the bone. What kind of power could directly turn an ordinary adventurer into a monster? It looks like we must try our luck with this Tower of Slaughter! Song Jian said with a cold laugh: Those Earth-splitting Beasts that drove us here before, could it be that these monsters already knew the Tower of Slaughter was going to appear? There must be someone manipulating behind the Earth-splitting Beasts! Their goal, it must be the soon-to-be-opened Tower of Slaughter! Duo Tuo Luo took a deep breath and said: You see, to activate the Tower of Slaughter, one needs to absorb enough slaughter energy. Some people want us to kill each other, to provide enough slaughter energy to open the Tower of Slaughter, to obtain the heart of slaughter! Chapter 1062 - Chapter 1062 Chapter 1064 Sacrifice_1 Chapter 1062: Chapter 1064: Sacrifice_1 Chapter 1062: Chapter 1064: Sacrifice_1 Song Jian repeatedly questioned, and Duo Tuo Luo, wanting to gain Song Jians favor, withheld none of the information he had at his disposal and told it all to Song Jian. The so-called Heart of Slaughter was actually a passive skill that one could only have a chance to acquire after leaving the Scorching Gorge via the Tower of Slaughter; moreover, the faster the exit, the greater the chance of obtaining the Heart of Slaughter. Each profession gained different effects from the Heart of Slaughter, and even within the same profession, there would be slight differences depending on the individual who obtained it. Generally speaking, it increased the effect of attack damage significantly. Adventurers who possessed the Heart of Slaughter could at least single-handedly defeat a lord-level BOSS of the same level without any problems. As for adventurers of the same level, there would be no issue taking on ten at a time, and with the help of complex terrain, even slaying a hundred was feasible. They could truly be called terrifying killing machines. There was once a legend that a group of people with the Heart of Slaughter skill formed an assassin organization called Heart of Slaughter,'' Duo Tuo Luo cautiously looked around as if members of the Heart of Slaughter were hidden amongst them and whispered, This information was never confirmed, but many assassinations of significant figures were said to be related to this organization Heart of Slaughter? Song Jian muttered to himself and looked up toward Tugu Man, who floated mid-air. The news of the Tower of Slaughter quickly spread among adventurers. Those who had long conversed in the Scorching Gorge were already familiar with various legends, and the emergence of a King-level BOSS along with the appearance of the Tower of Slaughter was one of the most alluring legends. Gentlemen, the Tower of Slaughter will soon reveal itself. If we want to leave this place, if we want to avoid being transformed into one of the Scorching Gorges monsters, we must head to the Tower of Slaughter and leave this place through it! Tugu Man shouted loudly from mid-air. Indeed, this is our only path to survival Through the Tower of Slaughter, by obtaining the Heart of Slaughter, Ill be able to fight beyond my level and solo BOSSes Damn it, I just want to leave this godforsaken place quickly. Heart of Slaughter or not, it would be great just to keep my life! A flurry of discussions ensued among the group; regardless of their individual intentions, they all had to head to the Tower of Slaughter. Soon, the remaining thirty or so people made a decision to head to the Tower of Slaughter together. Song Jian glanced at Tugu Man but said nothing, sensing that everything seemed to be manipulated from the shadows, and his prime suspect was Tugu Man, the adventurer who was a Spiritual Incantation Master. Even Xi Lin might have been kept in the dark, being used by someone! This retainer of the Counts estate who has always protected him probably harbored thoughts of betrayal long ago Song Jian glanced at Xi Lin, who looked bewildered, seemingly unaware of what was happening. The group hastened toward the beam that pierced the sky; along the way, they witnessed many monsters of the Scorching Gorge tearing at each other. These creatures, usually able to coexist peacefully, had all become frenzied under the influence of the Slaughter Light Curtain. Except for the few monsters that still barely retained their sanity, most engaged in deathly struggles. Ultimately, of the two battling monsters, one would always be killed and consumed by the victor. Its indeed akin to nurturing a Gu Song Jian saw with his own eyes a monster that had devoured its opponent, its dense aura strengthened by a few notches, looking as if it would break through its rank at any moment. One must know, its as difficult as ascending to the heavens for regular monsters to achieve a rank upgrade. The power ceiling for common monsters is the Elite Level, and once they grow to the Elite Level, their rank increases ever so slowly. Some may even stagnate completely, never breaking through. However, under the Slaughter Light Curtain, the ceiling that limits monster advancement seemed to be shattered instantly; any monster that could defeat its opponent and devour their corpse could be promoted without restriction. Most King Level monsters possess the potential to ascend to King Level from birth. If they dont have it, they will never be able to reach King Level in their lifetime. The Slaughter Light Curtain gives these mediocre monsters a glimmer of hope. This is a frenzy for the monsters in Scorching Gorge, yet extremely unfriendly to adventurers who have entered the Scorching Gorge during this time. The frenzied monsters under the Slaughter Light Curtain would erupt with one hundred and twenty percent of their strength. The desire to advance has infused into their blood, soaked into their marrow. In the monsters eyes, those adventurers who have entered the Scorching Gorge are the real prey, and they are the hunters. Fortunately, the Slaughter Light Curtain appears only every few decades or even centuries; otherwise, Scorching Gorge would be dominated by King Level monsters and become a no-go zone for adventurers. Even so, there have already been more than ten confirmed King Level monsters in Scorching Gorge, plus many more hidden in the depths of the gorge that have never shown their faces. Therefore, Scorching Gorge is rightfully considered one of the most terrifying level-up zones in the game. Song Jian and his group walked for over an hour before they finally arrived under the crimson pillar of light that reached the heavens. From a distance, the pillar seemed merely high, but upon drawing closer, everyone realized that this crimson pillar was not only tall but also incredibly thick. Its diameter alone exceeded a thousand meters, with light flowing on its surface like ripples of water, ceaselessly emanating outwards, blocking the entry of all living beings. Within the pillar of light, the Tower of Slaughter was still not fully materialized, constantly changing its form. Moreover, from any direction and angle, one could see a line of enormous prompt characters; [To enter the Tower of Slaughter, a sacrifice of thirty Soul Energy is required. The current amount of Soul Energy you have offered is 0.] Seeing the line of characters before him, Tugu Mans lips curved into a smile. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time. If it werent for the desire to enter the Tower of Slaughter, he would not have betrayed the Counts mansion to lure the Counts son, Xi Lin, into Scorching Gorge. If the old Count were to learn of this, they probably would have been killed by the Counts guard squad before even getting near the Scorching Gorge. As long as I have the heart to slaughter, I can join the ranks of the legendary Assassins, transforming into an Abyssal Shadow body. Then, lifespan will no longer be my biggest weakness, and I will be able to cast Spiritual Incantation Skills without any inhibitions In Tugu Mans eyes sparkled an unusual glint. He had waited far too long for this moment. To make up for the shortcomings of his profession, he had been tempted to betray the Counts mansion ten years ago, remaining patient until now. Though the Tower of Slaughter was still not fully formed, he was already getting impatient. Standing among the crowd, Tugu Mans lips moved slightly as he began to silently recite the most lethal Spiritual Incantation Skill in his arsenal. It was a wide-range spell capable of instantaneously killing all living beings within a thirty-meter radius! However, just as he began to silently cast Spiritual Incantation Skill C Ghost Shadow Howl, some adventurers with keen perception detected the threat. Their faces changed dramatically, gripping their weapons tightly, warily looking around. At that moment, Song Jian felt every hair on the back of his hand stand on end, his whole body experiencing a tingling sensation. It was an awareness that came only when a fatal threat was imminent. His beast-like instinct told him that he was in a situation where he could lose his life at any moment. Unlike the other adventurers, Song Jians gaze locked onto Tugu Man instantly. Seeing Tugu Mans lips move without making a sound, Song Jians face darkened with a grim expression. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1063 - Chapter 1063 Chapter 1065 Curse Killing_1 Chapter 1063: Chapter 1065: Curse Killing_1 Chapter 1063: Chapter 1065: Curse Killing_1 This guy Song Jian wished he could chop Tugu Man with his sword, but the Sky-breaking Sword was still fusing with the Sword Spirit and couldnt be used. Song Jian could only dodge for now and get away from this place. With a thought, a boom sounded, and two scorching flames rose behind Song Jian, forming the Flame Light Wings. With a light tap of his feet, Song Jian was lifted into the air, flying towards the distance, and in the blink of an eye, he had hidden himself a hundred meters away. After getting away from Tugu Mans Spiritual Incantation Skill C Ghost Shadow Scream Kill attack range, Song Jians heart slowly began to calm down. By then, many adventurers had felt the threat to their lives, but they mistakenly believed that the threat came from other monsters. Seeing Song Jian suddenly escape, some quick-thinking adventurers instantly realized that the area they were in was the biggest threat. Immediately, one adventurer after another employed their methods, with some using their Acceleration Skills meant for life-saving escapes, sparing no effort to get away. In just a few seconds, more than a dozen adventurers had left the spot, leaving only some who hadnt reacted yet, looking around foolishly. These were the adventurers with weaker perceptions who only had a vague unease, but did not sense the imminent threat to their lives. Duo Tuo Luo, upon seeing Song Jian deploying Flame Light Wings and instantly moving a hundred meters away, was so frightened his face turned pale. He was the first to react and scrambled toward the direction where Song Jian had fled. Originally, Duo Tuo Luos appearance was that of a burly, strapping man, but only upon actual interaction would one discover that this guy had more than one Acceleration Skill for escaping. Just on his way out, he used three different Acceleration Skills and was also skilled in two defensive skills to increase his own defenses and resistance. When it came to saving himself, Duo Tuo Luo definitely had plenty of experience! Huff, huff~ Duo Tuo Luo, with a face full of cold sweat, sat down on the sandy ground not far from Song Jian, looking at him resentfully and said, You, if you were gonna run, at least give me a heads up. This was so abrupt, my little heart cant take it, oh my, what exactly did you find? What is it thats threatening us? Duo Tuo Luos perception was not weak; he was probably one of the first to sense the danger, but he did not know where the danger was coming from. However, he was very good at clinging to the strong. Seeing Song Jian escape, he didnt say a word and followed closely behind Song Jian, becoming the second adventurer to escape the dangerous area. Song Jian gestured with his mouth toward where Tugu Man was and said, I felt something was off about Tugu Man all along, but I didnt expect his goal was to kill us and collect enough Soul Energy to enter the Tower of Slaughter Has he gone mad? Duo Tuo Luo showed a look of surprise on his face, turning his head to look at Tugu Man. At that moment, Tugu Mans body was starting to emit a faint black aura, a clear sign of him exerting a certain skill so intensely that he couldnt control the power within his body, resulting in the leakage of his aura. Doesnt he fear being discovered, using such tactics to entrap adventurers will surely get him wanted by the Adventurers Guild, and besides, the son of the Count, Xi Lin, is right beside him. Is he planning to kill him too? Duo Tuo Luo looked at Tugu Man with the eyes of one looking at a madman, surprised, Offending the Adventurers Guild might still allow for escape, but offending the Count means theres nowhere to run to, no matter where on earth, unless damn it, hes betraying humanity! Duo Tuo Luo seemed to guess something, his face changing color drastically. In this world, there were too many who betrayed their own race. As humans, for various reasons, they transformed into other species, giving up their human identity. Such people were known as race traitors. Seeing many people leave the spot, Tugu Mans face suddenly turned ugly, but the Spiritual Incantation Skill C Ghost Shadow Scream Kill, once released, was hard to stop. If he stopped midway, he would suffer severe backlash, and at that point, even if the backlash didnt kill him, he would be lynched to death by the surrounding people who had reacted. Damn it! Tugu Man cursed inwardly, but his Spiritual Incantation Skill was still fully released. A series of barely audible ghostly wails began to rise around, and streams of grey essence started to appear out of nowhere, swirling rapidly around the area. Tugu, Tugu Man, what the hell is going on? Xi Lin suddenly noticed that the temperature around seemed to have dropped tens of degrees in an instant, turning from hot summer into a chilling winter. She felt a bone-chilling cold on her exposed skin. One must know, this was Scorching Gorge, where the temperature never dropped below forty degrees year-round, and now, Xi Lin had even noticed a thin layer of gray frost forming on the ground. The surrounding adventurers seemed to have also sensed something amiss, and began to furiously berate Tugu Man, some even drawing their weapons, eyeing Tugu Man with a wary face. Tugu Man, what are you trying to do, do you want to kill us all? Tugu Man, did you orchestrate all of this, why would you do such a thing! Even now, there were some who still couldnt believe that Tugu Man wanted to kill everyone. They surrounded him, but just then, suddenly, translucent white skeletal arms emerged from the ground, gripping the adventurers legs firmly. Ghost Shadows, Wail of Slaughter! Tugu Man finally uttered the last syllable, his face instantly contorted with ugliness. This act cost him thirty years of his life. He now appeared with white hair and a wrinkled face, his body stooped, seemingly transformed into a man over sixty years old in an instant. With clouded eyes, Tugu Man turned to Xi Lin beside him and revealed a sinister smile, whispering, Young master Xi Lin, the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion you wanted, Im afraid youll have to catch it in Hell! Tugu Man, youve betrayed the Counts estate, my father will surely send someone to hunt you down Xi Lin seemed to have also realized. From initially proposing to capture the Three-tailed Fire Scorpion to assembling such an adventurer team, behind all this was Tugu Man, pushing his agenda forward. His ultimate goal was to kill everyone at this moment as a sacrificial gift to open the gateway to the Tower of Slaughter. An icy chill crept up from Xi Lins lower legs, quickly permeating his whole body, turning his complexion deathly pale while he trembled slightly. With his power, he simply couldnt resist such an enormously powerful skill. The other adventurers also found themselves in peril. Some used their trump cards, shattering the ghostly hands binding their legs in an attempt to escape, but after just a few steps, they were caught by countless ghostly hands again, entangled in an endless struggle. Wails and howls like that of ghosts and wolves rose in everyones ears, causing disturbance and confusion. It felt as if a heavy stone were pressing on their chests, making even breathing difficult. Tugu Man, you will not die a good death shouted an adventurer suddenly, spitting out blood and collapsing limply, immediately seized by dozens of ghostly hands. His body visibly disintegrated at a rate visible to the naked eye, turning into a pool of blood. One by one, the adventurers perished miserably. Xi Lins body flickered with light, the ring on his finger, the necklace around his neck, the ornaments shattered one after the other. These were all nature-defensive amulets, but against the powerful Spiritual Incantation Skill, they could only withstand for a few seconds before their strength was depleted. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the last necklace shattered, a ghostly old man appeared in mid-air, staring at Tugu Man and shouting fiercely, Whoever you are, harming a direct descendant of the Averill Clan will incur everlasting pursuit! At that moment, a searing mark was branded onto Tugu Mans forehead. It was the Averill Clans mark of pursuit, only removable by someone stronger than Count Aiwail. Considering that Count Aiwail was a Legendary Level powerhouse, dispelling the mark he cast was impossible for someone of Tugu Mans strength. Chapter 1064 - Chapter 1064 Chapter 1066 Entering_1 Chapter 1064: Chapter 1066: Entering_1 Chapter 1064: Chapter 1066: Entering_1 Tugu Man disregarded the Counts phantoms warning and killed Xi Lin outright, extracting his soul. At the same time, the last piece of Xi Lins defensive equipment was marked with a tracking mark by Tugu Man, which was the final measure of the Counts mansion. In the future, they could use this tracking mark to avenge Xi Lin. Anyone who killed the son of the Count would be subjected to endless pursuits, but Tugu Man was beyond caring at this point. Even if he had spared Xi Lin, knowing that he used Xi Lin like this, the Counts mansion would not let him go. A dozen or so fist-sized Soul Light Spheres floated up from the dead adventurers, hovering around Tugu Man. Originally, he had wanted to use another type of Spiritual Incantation Skill that would make everyone fight to the death among themselves, but seeing Song Jians frenzied attack power, Tugu Man abandoned that idea. He feared that once the slaughter began, the last person standing might not be him but Song Jian. If this situation arose, it would be quite embarrassing for him, as he would have wed for someone elses benefit. Looking at the surrounding Soul Light Spheres, there were only sixteen, which instantly turned Tugu Mans face sour. Initially, fifty adventurers had been recruited, but along the way, more than a dozen had died, and the rest were relatively strong. Generally speaking, the stronger the individual, the keener their sense of perception. He had been able to kill these dozen or so adventurers partly because they did not have their guard up against him. Even if they sensed danger, they merely thought it came from the monsters around them. Under normal circumstances, when danger appeared, people would not flee but would gather together to face the enemy. But they never imagined that the threat came from within their ranks. If Song Jian hadnt taken the lead to distance himself, probably more would have been killed by Tugu Mans nefarious means. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ The sixteen Soul Light Spheres automatically flew into the crimson pillar reaching the sky. The numbers displayed on the surface of the light pillar in Tugu Mans eyes rapidly changed. With only fourteen more souls to go, he was already ahead of most. Kill him, hes pledged allegiance to Abyssal Hell, hes no longer human, an adventurer shouted in anger. If it werent for some twist of fate that made him follow Song Jians lead to rush out, he himself would likely have become a sacrifice. Damn it, lets all attack together. Hes cast forbidden magic, he doesnt have much strength left sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A group of people, weapons in hand, charged toward Tugu Man. Although Spiritual Incantation Masters were powerful, their skills took longer to activate compared to ordinary magic users. Only Legendary Level Spiritual Incantation Masters could instantly manifest their spells. Given Tugu Mans strength, he could not possibly achieve that level. Seeing the crowd rushing toward him, a sinister expression surfaced on Tugu Mans face. Right now, he was no match for a dozen or so second-tier adventurers. He took a velvet pouch from his waist, and upon opening it, several Soul Light Spheres slowly floated out from within. Tugu Man felt his heart bleeding at the sight of these Soul Light Spheres; they were painstakingly condensed from spells. You should know that only by killing creatures near the Tower of Slaughter could you obtain complete Soul Light Spheres. In the outside world, killing a creature would scatter the soul, yielding just a small amount of spiritual essence. It took a large amount of spiritual essence to condense a single persons share of Soul Light Spheres. In the outside world, Tugu Man had to kill around a hundred people to condense a single persons share of Soul Light Spheres. Using them here felt like a complete waste. But he had no other choice. The reason he did this was to be prepared for the worst. If he failed to secure enough souls for the sacrifice at the Tower of Slaughter, he would have to rely on his reserves. You should know that these Soul Light Spheres were still very useful after his transformation into an Abyss creature. They could be devoured or even used as a currency for transactions. Once he completed his transformation into an Abyss creature, he could no longer collect human souls as recklessly as he had when he was human. The moment he appeared, he would be surrounded and ambushed by adventurers. Damn it, this is equivalent to losing fourteen hundred human souls Tugu Man watched the Soul Light Spheres floating out from the soul bag, his heart bleeding, but he had no choice. Only this way could he quickly enter the Tower of Slaughter; otherwise, he would have been torn to pieces by the onrushing adventurers. Drip, drip, drip~ In Tugu Mans eyes, the numbers on the Tower of Slaughter kept jumping, soon reaching thirty, and the originally crimson color suddenly turned green. Tugu Man was sucked into the beam by a great force. Although the Tower of Slaughter had not yet formed, he had already met the conditions for entry and could enter the beam. The flow of time inside the beam was different from that of the outside world. Entering now, as opposed to after the Tower of Slaughter had formed, made no difference in time; whether entering early or later, one would only feel the passage of an instant, without experiencing a long pause. Seeing Tugu Man turn into a beam of light and enter the pillar, the remaining adventurers immediately halted in their steps. At the moment, the number of souls on the Tower of Slaughter still read zero, which meant that each one of them, to enter the Tower of Slaughter and leave this place, had to kill thirty more creatures to obtain their soul power. At this time, former comrades could also become prey. Every adventurer clenched their weapons, becoming more vigilant, and the distance between them started to grow. Everyone was on guard against anyone who might strike. Brothers, we dont need to be so wary of each other. Its just thirty souls; we can easily acquire them. This is the Scorching Gorge Duo Tuo Luo stood out and shouted loudly, waving his arms. What place was Scorching Gorge? It was one of the worlds largest monster spawning areas. Although the environment was harsh, the number of monsters was incredibly high. Even under the influence of the Slaughter Light Curtain where the monsters were killing each other, collecting thirty souls was still easy Damn it, the monsters here are all BOSSes, with at least second-tier peak Combat Power, level eighty BOSSes. Do you think we have the strength to continuously kill hundreds of BOSSes? one of the adventurers yelled desperately. Duo Tuo Luo was at a loss for words. They were all fairly strong and could easily hunt a few or even a dozen BOSSes if they worked together. But if they had to kill thirty BOSSes per head, that would require hunting over three hundred BOSSesCa task that was simply impossible! Heh, its not just us adventurers and the monsters here. There are thousands of people who come to the Scorching Gorge every year. We dont need to target those BOSSes; by focusing on the other adventurers, things will become much easier Stan Lee, dressed in black, stepped forward with a faint smile on his face, glancing at Song Jian as he spoke. Stan Lee is right; there must be other adventurers here, and when the time comes Another adventurers words were cut short as they saw a dense crowd of at least five hundred people approaching from a distance! When the time comes, when the time comes The adventurer broke out in cold sweat, his voice growing weaker and weaker. He took two steps backward as he looked at the dense crowd and clamped his mouth shut. PS: Thank you A Night of Melancholy and Chaos for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1065 - Chapter 1065 Chapter 1067 Stone of Sharpness_1 Chapter 1065: Chapter 1067: Stone of Sharpness_1 Chapter 1065: Chapter 1067: Stone of Sharpness_1 Hey, someone actually arrived earlier than us! Kansa glanced at Song Jian and his group, a smile appearing on his face as he called out loudly. Whats the use of arriving early? Without soul energy, its still impossible to enter. Alright, I wont talk with you any longer, Im going in first! After saying that, a brawny man with a heavy hammer in hand yanked open his soul bag, and thirty soul light spheres floated out, merging into the red light column. His figure, like that of Tugu Man, turned into a beam of white light and entered the red column. The newcomers took out their soul light spheres one after another, a vast expanse of white drifting towards the red light column. Most of them turned into white light and flew into the pillar of red light. How do they have so much soul energy? Stan Lee rubbed his eyes, somewhat disbelieving what he was seeing. Could it be that these people were already prepared? Duo Tuo Luos face was ominously dark, for it was known that the Slaughter Light Curtain appeared unpredictably, and unless someone could find and determine that monsters in the Scorching Gorge had broken through to King Level, it was virtually impossible to prepare so much soul energy in advance. What do we do? Are we really going to die trapped here? A second-tier peak adventurer showed a look of desperation on his face. What is there to fear? Theres still plenty of time, and even if we start hunting monsters now, well make it, hmph! said another adventurer, arms folded and his face ashen, snorting coldly. Three months, we have only three months. Within three months, we must gather enough soul energy to enter the Slaughter Tower and have a chance to leave this place. Otherwise, well be waiting for our sentience to be erased, becoming walking corpses, the lowest level of undead in the Scorching Gorge, another adventurer snorted coldly. Just then, a gaunt old man slowly walked over from the opposite crowd, smiling at Song Jian and the others, Gentlemen, does anyone need soul energy? A soul light sphere is only a hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, a fair price for fine quality, no deception to old or young, limited quantity, purchase quickly if interested! Duo Tuo Luo was stunned: Theres actually such a way to do this? Where did this old man get so much soul energy from Song Jian looked at the old man and was momentarily stunned; he discovered that, after the old man got near, his mission prompt unexpectedly indicated that the Find Master Kulun mission was completed, and the next step required handing over the Scepter Sword to Master Kulun. Excuse me, are you Master Kulun? Song Jian pushed through the crowd and asked. Kulun was taken aback, looked up at Song Jian, and after scrutinizing him for a while and realizing he did not recognize him, he said with a cold face, Kid, Im Kulun, but I have no idea who you are Song Jian smiled slightly, reached into his inventory, and took out an over one-foot-long scepter adorned with various gems and handed it over. This scepter sword was of extremely high quality; Song Jian had even thought about using it as his spare weapon, but ever since he took on the mission, the scepter sword, which originally could switch freely between a scepter and a long sword, had seemed sealed and could no longer extend its blade. This frustrated Song Jian greatly, forcing him to keep it as a mission item in his inventory. This is the emblem of power from the Valen Empire On seeing the scepter in Song Jians hand, Master Kuluns expression became indescribably complex. With trembling hands, Kulun received the scepter and gently caressed every gem on its surface, sinking into deep memories. After a long while, Kulun recovered from his memories, looked up with red-rimmed eyes, and said to Song Jian, Young man, Im grateful you brought it to me. I can promise to do one reasonable thing for you. Song Jian stared at Master Kulun, unable to discern his attributes, but he believed that Kuluns current forging level, even if not breaking through to Grandmaster, was definitely at the peak of Master Level. With such skill, if the materials were complete, there was a high chance of forging a piece of epic equipment. Even without crafting equipment, under such circumstances, asking him for thirty Soul Light Spheres probably wouldnt be a problem. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Song Jian went through a lot of trouble to find Master Kulun, not for these trivial matters. Master Kulun, I wish to obtain information about the Sword Immortal Set! Song Jian respectfully said. The Sword Immortal Set? Master Kulun trembled, sizing up Song Jian from head to toe with a face full of deep lines, a smile appeared: Not bad, not bad, another seeker prepares to embark on the Ancient Road. Its just that I dont know how far you can really go As he spoke, Kulun took out a gem from his bag and handed it to Song Jian, saying, This is the Stone of Sharpness. Its material is one of those used to forge the Sword Immortal Set. With this, you will be able to sense the location of the Sword Immortal Set! Song Jian stretched out his hand to receive the gem that looked like white jade and carefully examined its properties. This gem looked much like a wild beasts fang, smooth and translucent, emitting a glossy sheen. At its tip, there was a small hole, seemingly suitable for threading a silk line through to hang around the neck. [Stone of Sharpness: Rare item, Usage Requirements: Sword Qi Value of 1000 points.] [Item Description: Follow the dust-cloaked Ancient Road, search for traces of the once-existent unique professions, beings that could stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods. Be cautious, though, for this path is strewn with corpses of seekers. I do not know if you will become one of them.] [Item Attributes: Attack +300, Attached Skill 1: Sword Qi All-Encompassing, deals 5000 points of continuous damage per second to all hostile living creatures within a ten-meter range, duration 10 seconds, skill cooldown 12 hours; Attached Skill 2: Search, displays the location of Sword Immortal Set components within a radius of five hundred kilometers upon using this skill, skill cooldown time 2 hours.] [Item Usage Requirements: Complete the Legendary Path quest, gain recognition from Master Kulun] In the quest log, the word Completed appeared next to the epic quest, the Legendary Path, and then it slowly faded away. The final reward for this quest was this very Stone of Sharpness. With it, one could embark on the journey to find the Sword Immortal Set. Thank you, Master Kulun! Holding the Stone of Sharpness, Song Jian bowed slightly and said to Master Kulun. I hope you succeed, child! Master Kulun said with a smile. Oh, by the way, this is the forge hammer that the branch president of the Smithing Guild, Talov, wanted me to give to you. He hopes that you will settle in the City of Hope after you leave Scorching Gorge, Song Jian said as he took out a palm-sized forge hammer from his bag and handed it to Kulun. A high-quality replica of the Artisan God Hammer, I didnt expect that little fellow Talov to be willing to spend so much, hahaha! Master Kulun took the forge hammer and burst into laughter, clearly in a joyful mood: It came at just the right time. Ive been searching the Scorching Gorge for more than ten years and finally gathered enough prime essence iron ore. Now, with this forge hammer, I have a greater chance of breaking through to the Master Level. Thank you, young man! Kulun was so happy that he immediately took out thirty Soul Light Spheres from his soul bag and handed them to Song Jian, saying, Inside the Slaughter Tower lies a piece of the Sword Immortal Set. I hope you can acquire it. This is my thank-you gift; please dont refuse it! Chapter 1066 - Chapter 1066 Chapter 1068 Trial of Slaughter_1 Chapter 1066: Chapter 1068: Trial of Slaughter_1 Chapter 1066: Chapter 1068: Trial of Slaughter_1 ` The task of delivering the forging hammer, where rewards were random, meant that Song Jians prize would entirely depend on Master Kuluns mood. He could give Song Jian whatever he pleased, and if he were in a poor mood, Song Jian might end up with nothing and make the trip for naught. The thirty Soul Light Spheres, according to what Master Kulun had just said, were worth three million Doomsday Coins. Just for completing a task that was on the way, obtaining three million Doomsday Coins was a substantial reward for an ordinary player, but which of the adventurers who managed to enter the Scorching Gorge was an ordinary person? With Song Jians strength, hunting thirty monsters in the Scorching Gorge would take at most a little over an hour, most of which would be spent searching for the monsters. Therefore, to Song Jian, these thirty Soul Light Spheres could at best be seen as a consolation prize, but to others, these spheres could be key to entering the Tower of Slaughter or leaving the Scorching Gorge. Under the envious gazes of other adventurers, Song Jian received the thirty Soul Light Spheres. These spheres, resembling small lamps, floated around his body. System: Sacrifice thirty portions of Soul Energy to enter the Slaughter Tower? Note: This process is irreversible, and you cannot withdraw once youve sacrificed! Yes! Song Jian immediately made his choice, and his figure turned into a flash of white light, flying into the crimson pillar of light. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, the crimson pillar was still shifting, with the Tower of Slaughter yet to take shape. This process would take a few days, only when the King Level BOSS either succeeded or failed in advancing would the Tower of Slaughter finally form! Song Jian felt a blur before his eyes, and suddenly, he was in a state of uncontrollable weightlessness. In this condition, he couldnt sense the passage of time at all; it seemed that in the next second, he was cast out with great force and landed on a patch of grassland. After stumbling forward a few steps, Song Jian steadied himself and looked around. This, is this the Tower of Slaughter? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. All he could see was a valley. Mountains surrounded it in the distance, with lush green grasslands around and several large trees thriving in the valley, all appearing to have lived for at least a hundred years. Song Jian checked the time on his communicator and was shocked to find that although it felt like only a moment since he entered the Slaughter Tower, the communicator showed that five days had passed. Just then, a row of crimson letters suddenly appeared in the sky, identical to the font that had appeared previously on the Tower of Slaughter. [Slaughter Trial: Kill thirty equal-level monsters within 1 hour. The shorter the time, the richer the trial rewards. The top ten will be listed on the Slaughter Ranking!] Equal-level monsters? Song Jians face changed. Thirty equal-level monsters were nothing to him, but right now he only had a broken Dark Gold Quality longsword in hand. His Sky-breaking Sword was still fusing and couldnt be used. The trial cant be this simple; there must be tougher slaughters ahead. Damn it, the Sky-breaking Sword hasnt fused yet and cant be used. With just this broken spare weapon, theres no way I could pass this so-called Slaughter Trial! Song Jians face looked terrible. Humming~ A slight vibration filled the air, and thirty level fifty Thunder Lizards slowly appeared about a hundred meters away from Song Jian. These thirty Thunder Lizards, each over three meters long, had their bodies covered with a thick layer of light blue scales. Between their eyebrows was a three-inch-long horn, from which occasional streaks of electricity flashed. ` Before the Thunder Lizards had fully materialized, Song Jian, holding the broken Dark Gold Quality long sword, swung it fiercely forward. Countless Spirit Swords levitated and flew like meteors toward the Thunder Lizards standing a hundred meters away. A burst of angry roars ensued. The bodies of the thirty Thunder Lizards began to swell, with a hint of bloody red color emerging on their originally pale blue scales. The moment they appeared, they sensed a threat to their lives and immediately activated the Thunder Lizards innate skill, Berserker Bloodline. After going berserk, the Thunder Lizards skill power increased by 50% while, correspondingly, their defense weakened by 20%, and their resistances also decreased by 20%. Faint blue lightning burst forth from the horns between their brows, and suddenly, boom, boom, boom thunder rumbled through the previously clear skies. A fusion technique? This is practically cheating! Song Jian looked up at the thirty Thunder Lizards heads and saw a massive thundercloud continuously gathering. Each of the Thunder Lizards horns were releasing an arm-thick lightning bolt, contributing to the formation of this thundercloud. If they were allowed to unleash this thundercloud, its power could absolutely reach that of a full-strength blow from a second tier lord-level BOSS. It would be an unstoppable attack for an ordinary adventurer who had just stepped into second tier combat power and was only at level fifty. However, just as the thundercloud began to form, hundreds of Spirit Swords had already rapidly flown towards the Thunder Lizards. Boom, boom, boom~ Each Thunder Lizard was struck by a dozen Spirit Swords. The Thunder Lizards, with less than fifty thousand Vitality Points, were instantly killed, and the thundercloud that had formed above them, which was over ten meters wide, began to slowly dissipate. The fusion technique was powerful, but the Thunder Lizards skill took too long to gather. Song Jian didnt give them any chance to unleash it. Crack~ A crisp fracturing sound echoed. Song Jian looked down to find that the Dark Gold Quality long sword in his hand had completely snapped in two, with a blade over one foot long falling to the ground. What was once a complete long sword had now turned into a broken sword. I finally realize how the Sword Immortal Severed Blade came into existence. It must have also been a result of unleashing a skill that exceeded the long swords tolerance, leading to the weapons damage. If that Sword Immortal had possessed a matching long sword, perhaps he wouldnt have perished in the Abyssal Hell Song Jian thought to himself. Casually tossing aside the broken long sword, Song Jian walked over to the bodies of the Thunder Lizards. A dozen items flickering with white and green lights lay scattered on the ground, with one even sparkling with the glow of blue quality. It seemed the drop rate for monsters inside the Tower of Slaughter was much higher. Thirty ordinary monsters had dropped over a dozen items a drop rate not enjoyed outside. Even with Song Jians luck now at eight points, he could only manage to hunt a dozen monsters of the same level and get one item to drop. Approaching the corpses of the lizards, Song Jian glanced at them indifferently. These level fifty items could fetch several thousand Doomsday Coins in the outside world, but for Song Jian, most of them were just wares to be sold at the shop. A green-quality long sword Picking up one of the weapons, Song Jian sighed. Such a low-quality sword would probably fail to execute the Thousand Swords Art, and might even injure him through skill backlash, an unwise risk. After some thought, he still collected all the items into his inventory. At that moment, he noticed an item that had been hidden by a Thunder Lizards body. Previously, because it had been covered, he had not seen it, but as the corpse slowly dissolved into black mist, the item finally revealed itself. A black item, is this a fragment of a map? Song Jian picked up the palm-sized tattered sheepskin, his eyes revealing a curious glint. PS: Thank you Yi Lian Xi for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1067 - Chapter 1067 Chapter 1069 Moon Essence Wheel_1 Chapter 1067: Chapter 1069: Moon Essence Wheel_1 Chapter 1067: Chapter 1069: Moon Essence Wheel_1 Actually, this was a fragment of a treasure map. The location depicted on it was unclear due to the scant information, and even Song Jian didnt know where it was. However, on the back of the fragment was a small number 5. It seemed to be the fifth fragment. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who knows how many fragments of the map there are, and whether its possible to collect all of them by clearing the entire Tower of Slaughter Han Dong looked at it twice but didnt discover anything unusual about the map fragment, so he put it into his inventory slot. For a Sword Master, losing a weapon meant losing most of their strength. Song Jians attack skills all required the use of a long sword. Without his weapon, it was like a tiger without its claws, or a phoenix without its wings. Ding~ A crisp sound echoed through the space, and the floating text above shattered and reassembled itself. Song Jians name had risen to the Tower of Slaughters leaderboard. [Tower of Slaughter leaderboard, first level cleared ranking, first place, Song Jian, clear time: 3 seconds] Instantly killing thirty monsters of the same level directly made Song Jian the leader of the first level of the Tower of Slaughter leaderboard. There are rewards for clearing levels. I wonder what the reward for the first level is thought Song Jian. Beep beep beep~ A series of electronic tones chimed, and a semi-transparent treasure chest appeared mid-air. Items inside the chest flickered continually, changing at least five or six times within a second, each time revealing a new item. Is this a random loot box? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. He had never seen such an item before. Before you open a loot box, you cant even tell whats inside, and only at the moment of opening does the content of the box become fixed. The random loot box gently fell from the air, and its previously semi-transparent appearance solidified, obscuring the items inside from Song Jians view. The chest was plain and unadorned, without any indication of quality glow, making it completely unknown what kind of items would be inside. Whatever treasure I get will be down to luck, and I hope my luck holds up this time! Song Jian quietly thought to himself as he slowly opened the chest. Song Jians luck had reached eight points, several times that of an ordinary person. Whether it was the chance to land a critical hit during an attack or the loot dropped by monsters, they never disappointed him. This time was no exception with the random loot box. As he opened the loot box, a dazzling purple-red glow burst forth, bringing joy to Song Jians heart, an epic item. Now that players levels and strengths had generally increased, epic-quality items remained out of reach for the vast majority of them. Lifting the lid of the chest, an epic-quality Skill Book emanating a purple-red glow lay quietly at the bottom of the box. Its a Skill Book, I wonder if its suitable for me to learn Song Jian muttered to himself as he picked up the book. An epic-quality Skill Book, even if he couldnt learn it, or if the power and effects werent right for him, could be consumed by the Thousand Swords Art. The Thousand Swords Art had just leveled up recently, and the epic Skill Book could probably add between one-tenth and one-eighth to its proficiency. Skill Book C Moon Essence Wheel, upon use, you will learn the skill Moon Essence Wheel. Moon Essence Wheel: Condense all energy and form a Moon Essence Wheel. Once formed, the Moon Essence Wheel can absorb the essence of the sun and moon to exist for a long time, and it can also actively attack all enemies within a ten-meter radius of the user! Skill learning requirement: Consumption class energy value 1000 points; This seems to be quite powerful Song Jian simply slapped the Skill Book and immediately a purple-red light transformed into his brow. Song Jian now had two types of energy to consume, one being Spirit Points, and the other being Sword Qi Value. Although Song Jians mental attribute had already exceeded two hundred points, making it his main attribute, his Spirit Points to date were only a little more than eight hundred, just shy of nine hundred. Therefore, if he used Mental Strength, he couldnt learn this skill. However, Song Jians Sword Qi Value far exceeded one thousand points. Just one Sword Master skill alone had directly added one thousand points of Sword Qi Value. With his inherent base Sword Qi Value added, Song Jians Sword Qi Value had reached over one thousand five hundred points, which fully met the learning conditions for Moon Essence Wheel. Moon Essence Wheel (Active): Level 1 (0%), Skill Effect: Consume all Sword Qi Value to condense a Moon Essence Wheel. This weapon does not require control and will automatically attack any enemies that approach within a ten-meter radius. It can absorb the essence of the sun and the moon normally, and the longer it exists, the more powerful the Moon Essence Wheel becomes; With a single thought, Song Jian immediately felt a sense of weakness surge within him as the Sword Qi from his dantian rushed out, feeling identical to when he triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation with the Thousand Swords Art. Another big spender A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face, and he had already decided that if the power of this skill didnt meet his expectations, he would simply let the Thousand Swords Art devour it and convert it into proficiency. Quickly, a brilliant pale gold light shone from his chest, and a palm-sized golden crescent moon appeared out of nowhere at Song Jians chest. At the moment the crescent moon appeared, Song Jian felt an odd sensation, as if his body had grown an extra organ, an external one at that, which, oddly enough, was beyond his control. This was the Moon Essence Wheel, looking like a crescent moon, emitting a pale golden light from its surface, with tiny runes appearing from time to time before fading away again. The outer edge of the Moon Essence Wheel was extremely sharp, flashing with silver cold light, while the inner edge had tiny serrations, glimmering with golden cold light. It looked a bit strange, but as Song Jian watched it, he couldnt help but feel a sense of dread welling up inside him. While Song Jian was observing the Moon Essence Wheel floating in front of his chest, its properties suddenly popped up in his mind; Moon Essence Wheel (Sword Qi), Damage: 5000-10000; Special Effect 1: Armor Break, attacks ignore the targets 30% armor value; Special Effect 2: Piercing, attacks deal 8000 piercing damage to the target; Special Effect 3: Critical Strike, when damaging a target, there is a chance to trigger a fatal effect, causing repeated damage. The fatal effect will slightly increase with each trigger, with the chance of triggering capped at 30%; Special Effect 4: Multiplying Shadows, when damaging a target, there is a chance to trigger additional moon shadows depending on the number of enemies within a ten-meter radius, each shadow doing 50% of the Moon Essence Wheels own damage, lasting for 10 seconds, and this skill can only be triggered once every 30 seconds! Hiss, this thing, has even greater power than the Sky-breaking Sword? And since its condensed from Sword Qi, although it has weapon effects, it counts as a skill, not being subject to the restrictions of a Sword Master. Doesnt this mean from now on I have another automatically attacking weapon? A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. As if sensing Song Jians emotions, the Moon Essence Wheel also trembled lightly and began to revolve up and down around Song Jian, fluttering like a defense satellite. Just at that moment, the text in mid-air shattered once again, commencing the second round of the Slaughter Trial; [Slaughter Trial: Kill fifty monsters of the same level within 1 hour. The shorter the time, the richer the trial rewards. The top ten will be listed on the Tower of Slaughter leaderboard!] PS: Thank you Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1068 - Chapter 1068 Chapter 1070 Layers of Wheels_1 Chapter 1068: Chapter 1070: Layers of Wheels_1 Chapter 1068: Chapter 1070: Layers of Wheels_1 This time, fifty Flame Panthers appeared, less than ten meters away from Song Jian. Thinking I excel at long-range attacks, so this time you send agile monsters against me? Song Jian watched the bodies of the Flame Panthers solidify quickly and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. The Tower of Slaughter had already determined that Song Jian possessed group attack spells with massive long-range killing power because monsters that were a hundred meters away could be instantly annihilated. Therefore, this round not only increased the number of monsters but also changed their type and attributes according to the first round. By number alone, the difficulty seemed only to have increased by 60%, but in reality, the difficulty had more than doubled. If he were truly a mage with super long-range forbidden curses, this round might have led directly to his elimination. Elimination meant death, becoming one of the monsters in Scorching Gorge, which was known to all adventurers who entered the Tower of Slaughter. Let me see how powerful this Moon Essence Wheel is. If its too weak, then it might as well be devoured by the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian thought to himself, not retreating but advancing. Instead, he charged toward the Flame Panthers. With a stature close to two meters, the Flame Panthers had slender bodies. Beneath their smooth black-purple skin lay immense strength. Their limbs surged with a dark red flame, which was not real flame, but formed from some kind of dark energy, giving the appearance of a burning fire. The attribute of the Flame Panthers was not fire but dark. Their innate ability was short-range sudden advance, akin to teleportation, and being a natural skill, they could use it repeatedly. In fact, this skill involved the Flame Panthers briefly entering the Dark Matter plane, then breaking back through it, with stronger panthers able to stay in the Dark Matter plane longer and teleport longer distances. The group of Flame Panthers in front of Song Jian was at the pinnacle of their strength; each of their teleports could cover a distance of five meters, meaning they only needed to teleport twice to cover the distance to Song Jian, which they could do in less than a second. As Song Jian charged forward, the Moon Essence Wheel, which had been lazily revolving around him, suddenly accelerated, leaving a residual image on Song Jians retina, and flew toward a newly formed Flame Panther. Song Jian was startled as he found, with his strength, he couldnt clearly see the Moon Essence Wheels attack trajectory, which was truly an exaggeration. Even when launching the Thousand Swords Art, with hundreds of Spirit Swords attacking at once, Song Jian could still clearly see each Spirit Swords attack trajectory and even predict their exact strike location. But now, in an instant, the Moon Essence Wheel had already flown in front of a Flame Panther, and swoosh, swoosh, swoosh it cut through the panthers body rapidly, as if controlled by someone. Damage numbers of seven to eight thousand floated up from the head of the Flame Panther, and in just two seconds, the panther with over fifty thousand Vitality Points was laid flat on the ground. Looking at the Flame Panther, whose body was covered with cuts and whose eyes, wide open in death, were filled with confusion and helplessness, Song Jian was filled with shock. The power of the Moon Essence Wheel was much weaker than the Thousand Swords Art, but its attacks were extremely ferocious, like an assassin wielding a weapon, charging into a crowd, indiscriminately reaping the lives around him. Almost instantly after killing a Flame Panther, the Moon Essence Wheel flew toward the nearest one. Spinning in the air, it emitted a series of sharp whistles, piercing directly through the bodies of one Flame Panther after another, then fiercely burying itself into another Panthers body. The skin of the Flame Panthers had an evasive bonus, but under the Moon Essence Wheels attacks, there seemed to be no sign of any evasion. Hum~ A soft sound rang out, as the original singular Moon Essence Wheel violently shook in the midst of attacking, and numerous translucent phantoms burst forth, flying towards the surrounding Flame Panthers. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Layers upon layers of wheel shadows! Another round of attack triggered the special effect of the Moon Essence Wheel, as forty-nine phantoms of the Moon Essence Wheel flew towards the remaining Fire Flame Panthers. Song Jian didnt need to do anything but stand there, while a large group of Fire Flame Panthers, seven or eight meters away from him, were swiftly reaped of their lives by the Moon Essence Wheel. This was not a battle at all, but a bloody slaughter! A few seconds later, all of the Fire Flame Panthers were killed. The one closest to Song Jian lay at his feet; it was the smartest among the pack of panthers, knowing that if it killed Song Jian, the Moon Essence Wheel would disappear. After making two rapid charges, the panther appeared in front of Song Jian but didnt expect the Moon Essence Wheel to seemingly sense the threat to Song Jians life and pounced on the panther like a shadow, with all the wheel phantoms converging on it at that moment. In less than a second, the panthers body was pierced by forty-nine wheel phantoms, while the main body of the Moon Essence Wheel sliced in from the back of its head and flew out from between its eyes, reaping the panthers last bit of Vitality Points. As the Fire Flame Panther leaped into the air, baring its fangs and claws at Song Jians throat, it was still a ferocious monster. A second later, it turned into a corpse that fell heavily to the ground, slid forward for a distance, and then stopped at Song Jians feet. A drop of warm purplish-black blood splattered on Song Jians face. The power of the Moon Essence Wheel surpassed Song Jians imagination; it was not only an autonomous attacking ability but also one with exceptionally good defense capabilities. It was simply the nemesis of those stealth assassins. As long as they dared to approach within ten meters of Song Jian, they would receive the Moon Essence Wheels most ruthless attack. From then on, Song Jian would never have to fear being ambushed by assassins again. If this ability were learned by a Mage class, it could probably rival Legendary Level abilities Song Jians lips curled into a smile. In less than ten seconds, all of the Fire Flame Panthers had turned into corpses, scattered haphazardly across the grassland, with purplish-black blood slowly pooling into a large area. But soon, all of the Fire Flame Panthers dissipated into puffs of black smoke, and all traces of them disappeared without a trace. And those phantoms of the Moon Essence Wheel, after the ten seconds passed, also slowly dispersed and vanished into the air. The Moon Essence Wheel itself returned to that lazy state, slowly rotating while flying up and down around Song Jian. After a slaughter, the glow on the surface of the Moon Essence Wheel became more subdued. The previously half-silver, half-gold glow began to fade slowly, turning into a metallic color like white iron, with small, fish-scale-like patterns on the surface. [Slaughter Leaderboard, second challenge passage rankings, first place, Song Jian, passage time: 9.7 seconds] Passing through the Tower of Slaughter doesnt seem as difficult as others have said, it feels quite easy! Song Jian looked at the words appearing in the air in front of him, his face breaking out into a happy smile. PS: Thank you Tian Chao Biao Shi for the 500 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1069 - Chapter 1069 Chapter 1071 Brain_1 Chapter 1069: Chapter 1071: Brain_1 Chapter 1069: Chapter 1071: Brain_1 Just as Song Jian was waiting for the reward for the second trial, ready to continue to challenge the trials ahead, everything around him began to shake violently, just like when a television display encounters poor signal reception. The strong shaking forced Song Jian to close his eyes, and a hubbub of noise filled his ears. He felt as if hed been thrown into a washing machine. After a disorienting tumble, Song Jian felt like he was cast into the Abyss, his body endlessly plummeting downward. After an unknown period, Song Jian landed heavily on the floor. When he opened his eyes, a silvery-white ground appeared before him. Cough cough, where, where am I? Song Jian struggled to his feet, feeling pain all over his body as if he had been truly thrown from a great height. I apologize for bringing you here in this manner! A voice with a hint of androgyny rose next to Song Jians ear. He lifted his head and looked around. He was no longer in the valley where he had been before. Now, he found himself in a spacious room made up of silvery metallic panels, forming both the floor and the walls, with no doors or windows. Soft light emanated from the seams of the metal panels, illuminating the room as if it were daylight. It somewhat resembled a high-tech laboratory from a movie. Then, several beams of light descended from the ceiling, intertwining with each other. In a short while, a blonde beauty materialized before Song Jian. Hello, I am the administrator of the Tower of Trials. You may call me Nafiboja, the blonde beauty said with a smile to Song Jian. Song Jian narrowed his eyes. In his perception, the beauty before him didnt actually exist. Only a power beyond the third order, something a Legendary powerhouse could possess, could account for this. What was most important was that the voice of the blonde beauty wasnt coming from her body, but was instead emerging from the gaps in the surrounding walls. Are you an artificial intelligence? Song Jian couldnt help but ask in surprise. After all, the Tower of Slaughter had existed for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and everything here was just like the smart computers depicted in sci-fi movies of the real world. You may call me Nafiboja! the blonde beauty said again with a smile, but to Song Jian, her smile now seemed somewhat rigid and stiff. Alright, Nafiboja! Song Jian nodded and said, I should have passed the second trial and even made it onto the Tower of Slaughter rankings. Are you here to give me my reward? According to the rules, you should indeed receive a reward for passing the trial and proceed to the next, Nafiboja said with a smile. Such assessments consist of nine trials in total. I believe that with your strength, you can certainly pass them all and leave this place directly Is that so, thats what I had in mind as well! Song Jian said, smiling slightly and nodding. Your level and your strength are entirely out of sync. According to the usual standards, this would be like giving you a welfare handout; it would hardly qualify as a trial of slaughter. This contradicts the original intention behind establishing this Tower of Trials Nafibojas expression turned serious, as if she was discussing a very grave issue. But what does this have to do with me? Song Jian spread his hands, a bit helplessly, You set the rules; Im just following them, step by step. Isnt passing through the Tower of Slaughter the only way to leave Scorching Gorge? If you just want to leave the Scorching Gorge, you can leave at any time! A smile reappeared on Nafibojas face, and with a wave of her right hand, a faint blue teleportation gate appeared to her right. Step through this teleportation gate, and you will be directly transported to the nearest town outside the Scorching Gorge! Nafiboja said, Consider this a reward for passing the second level. What about the rewards for the remaining levels? And the Heart of Slaughter Song Jian patted his head, pretending he had just remembered, and said, Right, theres also the Sword Immortal Set; Ive heard that theres one here with you. I would very much like to obtain it The expression on Nafibojas face froze all of a sudden, as if time had stopped for her, completely motionless. A few seconds later, life returned to her eyes, and she looked at Song Jian with a face full of sorrow and sighed, Greed is mankinds original sin. If it hadnt been for greed, humans from five hundred years ago would not have embarked on the path to self-destruction, and the survivors of humanity today would not be gambling on that one in ten thousand chance of redemption Sorry, I dont think Im being greedy! Song Jian shook his head, You just said that with my current strength, it would be very easy to get through the next levels, which means that, in practice, the rewards for the subsequent levels already belong to me. As for the Heart of Slaughter, Ive heard that theres a great chance of obtaining it upon passing the Slaughter Trial. At this point, I am certain I can clear it, so I believe I should also be able to obtain the Heart of Slaughter! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, the Sword Immortal Set is an item I will eventually obtain, no matter how many times I have to repeat the trial. I absolutely must have it. If you would hand it over now, it would save a lot of trouble for both you and me, Song Jian pointed to Nafiboja, then to himself as he spoke. Nafiboja fell into a brief stasis again, recovering after a while with a stern face, Based on my calculations, all the rewards youve mentioned could indeed theoretically belong to you. However, each completion award has a range, from the lowest grade white items, to the highest epic and Legendary Items, but if I were to interfere just a little, I could ensure that each of your completion rewards would be at the lowest level. Accounting for that, from the third level to the ninth, you would be entitled to seven completion rewards, meaning you would receive a white item each time. At the rate of ten thousand Doomsday Coins per white item, you would end up with a reward of seventy thousand Doomsday Coins As she spoke, Nafiboja stretched out her right hand and a stack of banknotes dropped from the ceiling right into her palm. She then extended the banknotes to Song Jian, I can give you all your subsequent rewards now! As for the Heart of Slaughter you mentioned, Im sorry to say that to obtain it, you must face at least three life-and-death battles, and its only through surviving near-death experiences that you can comprehend the Heart of Slaughter. According to my judgment, no matter how I increase the difficulty, the probability of you facing a life-or-death situation in the subsequent levels is only 1.43 percent. Therefore, theres practically no chance youll grasp the Heart of Slaughter! As for the Sword Immortal Set, indeed, among my collection, there is one item from the set. But in my reward vault, there are a total of 1,367,854 items. Can you imagine the chances of obtaining a Legendary quality Sword Immortal Set from such an abundance? And considering that the Tower of Slaughter reappears on average every thirteen years and seven months, I wonder how much time you have to stay in the Scorching Gorge, awaiting the Towers next emergence? A hint of a smile re-emerged on Nafibojas face as she tossed the stack of banknotes at Song Jians feet, crossed her arms and said, Now, do you have anything else to say to me? Song Jian: Theres a certain curse I want to say, but Im not sure if I should! Chapter 1070 - Chapter 1070 Chapter 1072 Escort_1 Chapter 1070: Chapter 1072: Escort_1 Chapter 1070: Chapter 1072: Escort_1 Seeing Song Jian at a loss for words, Nafibojas face revealed a faint smile, confident as if everything was already under her control. Of course, all of this is negotiable, as long as you do me a favor. The Heart of Slaughter and Sword Immortal set, Ill give them all to you! Nafiboja said with a smile. Oh, are you really that kind-hearted? Song Jians face showed hesitation. This trick seemed all too familiar, a bit like how in the real world, a company would want to give out less in year-end bonuses. Then they would leak rumors about layoffs, creating panic among the employees who then focused on whether they would be laid off or not. Eventually, their boss would argue with the company, which would then abandon the idea of layoffs. However, everyone would lose their year-end bonus. Everyone would breath a sigh of relief, feeling that compared to layoffs, missing the year-end bonus was acceptable, though deep down, it still felt uncomfortable! At the end of the year, they would unexpectedly learn that the company decided to give out a year-end bonus after all, albeit only 30%. But this news made many people feel grateful to the company. Nafiboja was doing the same thing, first driving Song Jian into despair, then giving him a glimmer of hope to obtain the Sword Immortal set and the Heart of Slaughter. It was exactly like the companys tactics! So, what do you need help with? Song Jian, having thought it through and feeling somewhat helpless, could either leave this place directly or complete Nafibojas task to get the Sword Immortal set and the Heart of Slaughter. With Song Jians current strength, it was not possible to simply ignore the details of the task and step into the Teleportation Gate. I need you to escort someone out of here, out of the Tower of Slaughter, out of Scorching Gorge Nafiboja said. Is it really that simple? Song Jian looked skeptical. The trials in the Tower of Slaughter were nothing to him. If it werent for the fact that the Sky-breaking Sword was still in the process of merging and gestation, he could top the Slaughter Rankings at every level. Its that simple. Are you willing to accept the task? Nafiboja asked, and with a raise of her hand, Song Jian immediately received a system prompt. System: Tower of Slaughter spirit Nafiboja issues you an epic escort quest, Leave; Quest details: Escort a person designated by Nafiboja out of Scorching Gorge, and ensure that they are unharmed throughout the journey. Penalty for failure: None. Reward: Scroll of the Heart of Slaughter (1), Sword Immortals Radiant Slaughter Gauntlets (1). Seeing the quest prompt and its contents, Song Jian slightly relaxed, putting his mind at ease. In the game, many NPCs would issue tasks to players without any system prompts. If that were the case, even if you completed the task, they wouldnt necessarily give you the reward as promised. Only tasks authenticated by the system would grant rewards upon completion. Even so, NPCs in the game would often hide crucial difficulties of the tasks based on the principle of asymmetrical informationClike this escort quest. The quest details had no problems, but the crucial points were the tier of the quest, epic, and the rewards, a Scroll of the Heart of Slaughter and a gauntlet from the Sword Immortal set. These two points alone suggested that the task could be far more difficult than he imagined. After hesitating for a long time, Song Jian finally nodded and said, Ill take the task! A smile of relief appeared on Nafibojas face as she nodded at Song Jian. Shortly after, a silver wall silently cracked open, and a figure that looked nearly identical to Nafiboja stepped out. The person Song Jian was to escort looked shorter and much younger than Nafiboja, like a youthful version of her. Is this your Song Jian said, surprised. It was clear that the person before him wasnt human, as her eyes and movements differed greatly from those of humans. And her skin was faintly shimmering with a metallic luster, obviously, she was a special kind of robot. She is the one you will be escorting. I hope you can safely escort her out of the Scorching Gorge Nafiboja said with a smile. She also possesses combat abilities and can help you fight. She wont drag you down or be a burden! I hope so. Can we leave now? Song Jian took a deep breath. The Moon Essence Wheel spun slowly around his body like a lazy cat but ready to tear an enemy into shreds at first sight of prey. With your current combat power, the probability of completing the escort mission is only 3.8% Nafiboja hesitated before said, I can accelerate the fusion process of your weapon, but according to the conservation exchange principle, you will need to pay the price of two epic-level equipment! Song Jians eyes lit up, realizing this was indeed possible. Without any hesitation, he took out two pieces of epic-level equipment from his inventory and handed them to Nafiboja. It was well-known that without the Sky-breaking Sword, and unable to perform the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jians strength was less than a third of what it used to be. After obtaining the Moon Essence Wheel, his strength had increased slightly, but the gap compared to the Thousand Swords Art was still vast. If he could allow the Sky-breaking Sword to complete its fusion ahead of time, not only could Song Jians strength be restored to its original state, but it might even improve a bit. Will accelerating the fusion cause any adverse aftereffects on my weapon? Song Jian suddenly asked. No! Nafiboja replied, then lifted her right hand, and instantly a beam of golden light, like a laser, shot into Song Jians forehead. This beam of light moved incredibly fast. With Song Jians strength, he had no ability to dodge. By the time he realized what was happening, Nafiboja had already lowered her hand. Song Jian was shocked. The Nafiboja in front of him seemed like an illusion, but he hadnt expected her to act so swiftly that he didnt even have time to react before she made her move, not feeling even a hint of caution. You Song Jian was about to speak when the Nafiboja in front of him showed him a charming smile, then her entire figure suddenly dispersed, turning into countless colorful spots of light that slowly faded into the air. At that moment, a dragon sword chant like a dragons roar suddenly came to Song Jians ears. His body burst into light, with purple-gold radiance flowing over his bodys surface like mercury. Whoosh~ A three-inch sword blade flew out from his body, twisting through the air like a joyful fish, drawing arc after arc and revolving continuously around Song Jian. Clang~ The three-inch sword blade collided with the Moon Essence Wheel, spinning out a few steps away. Sparks erupted from the Moon Essence Wheel as if it was avoiding the sword blade, changing its previous erratic orbit and slowly moving in a different direction. Whimper~ The three-inch sword blade slightly trembled as if it developed a keen interest in the Moon Essence Wheel, moving up and down around it as if closely observing something. Moments later, it issued a sharp cry, and the air rippled with invisible energy. Clang, clang, clang~ The three-inch sword blade flew up and down around the Moon Essence Wheel, continuously launching attacks, and a spray of sparks burst forth. The Moon Essence Wheel had no power to retaliate; within a few seconds, it was directly shattered by the sword blade, fragments scattering across the air, then slowly vanishing. After destroying the Moon Essence Wheel, the three-inch sword blade seemed rather proud, transmitting a joyous emotion to Song Jian; it then circled twice around him and returned to his dantian like a swallow flying back to its nest, rolling up into a fingernail-sized ball and quietly floating in the dantian. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. PS: Special thanks to Liu Chuyuan for the 500 QiDian coins reward~ Chapter 1071 - Chapter 1071 Chapter 1073 Siege_1 Chapter 1071: Chapter 1073: Siege_1 Chapter 1071: Chapter 1073: Siege_1 Song Jian couldnt help but feel speechless as he introspectively observed the tiny Sky-breaking Sword Orb. After merging with the Sword Spirit, the Sky-breaking Sword had become much livelier, but its personality seemed like that of a mischievous child, curious about everything and always wanting to compete with others to see who was sharper and more durable. Fortunately, the Moon Essence Wheel was just a skill; even if destroyed, it could be re-condensed. Otherwise, Song Jian probably would have cried out loud. The intelligent brain Nafiboja, the Tower Spirit, had vanished, leaving the room with only a pale blue light door and a motionless robot by his side. Hello, can you understand what Im saying? Song Jian waved his hand in front of the robot and asked loudly. Hello, Song Jian. You can call me Nafiboja, and thank you for escorting me out! Its been hard on you, the robot tilted its head, showing a standard smile and said to Song Jian. Nafiboja? You wouldnt happen to be an avatar of this Tower Spirit, would you? Song Jian guessed. Sorry, that is highly confidential. I dont have the authority to inform you, Nafiboja maintained her standard smile. Alright, lets leave this place now. Can you keep up? asked Song Jian. As long as you keep your moving speed within 100 meters per second, I can lock onto and keep up with you, Nafiboja said. A hundred meters per second, you mean thats like flying Song Jian was somewhat speechless, nodded his head, and walked towards the pale blue light door, with Nafiboja closely following behind him. The two entered the teleportation light gate one after the other, turning into light and vanishing. Soon, the room quieted down, and the light gate slowly disappeared as well. After a while, the silver metallic walls and floors of the room gradually began to change, as if experiencing thousands of years of time passing by. The metal walls and floor rusted at a visible rate, and within seconds, the whole room was filled with a dead silence, looking worn and dilapidated. Then, no further changes occurred, as though this was the Tower of Slaughters original appearance. Song Jian and the robot Nafiboja arrived at an open space. Song Jian opened the map and saw that it seemed to be shrouded in fog, with nothing visible. Looking up, there was a dense jungle in the distance with many tall, dark red plants that looked somewhat fierce, and it was unclear what they were. Some of the plants even seemed to have offensive capabilities, as Song Jian personally witnessed a sturdy, dark red plant thrusting a branch into a small animals body and then slowly dragging it towards its roots. What in the world is this place? How are we supposed to leave here? Song Jian said in frustration. This is the central southern part of Scorching Gorge, a level 80 monster area. The best route out of here would be through the Death Mine Forest ahead, and into the Golden Desert. Then continue northeast for five hundred kilometers through a volcanic area, and we will reach the outer edge of Scorching Gorge Nafibojas eyes flickered with light as if accessing data and methodically relayed the route to Song Jian. Not bad, your presence makes the escort mission a lot less difficult A smile appeared on Song Jians face as he nodded and said, But before that, I need to condense the Moon Essence Wheel. Give me a moment! After speaking, Song Jian began to mobilize all his Sword Qi to condense the Moon Essence Wheel. Moments later, a half-silver, half-gold crescent appeared in front of his chest. All of his Sword Qi was depleted, leaving him feeling a void and slightly pale. He rested on the spot for a moment before his complexion turned rosy again. Sword Qi was also a type of energy within Song Jians body, like physical strength and Mental Strength. If it was completely exhausted, it would cause some discomfort. And unlike Mental Strength, physical strength, and Vitality Points, it could not be replenished with pills and had to recover on its own. Fortunately, the recovery speed of Sword Qi Value was extremely fast, regenerating ten to twenty points per second, far faster than the recovery rates of Mental Strength, Vitality Points, or physical strength. Stay close to me! Song Jian whispered as he dashed towards the distant forest. Initially, he was concerned that his robotic companion, Nafiboja, might not be able to keep up with his pace, but soon he realized that even if he ran at full speed, Nafiboja could follow just two or three meters behind him. As for Nafibojas limit, Song Jian couldnt test it out. Clearly, when it came to speed, Nafiboja was much faster. This forest was home to a monster known as the Flame Demon, level eighty, at the Second-tier Strength Peak. A humanoid monster around two meters tall, its body was always ablaze with fire, skilled in fire magic. Regardless of the presence of an enemy, its two palms always clutched a ball of roaring flames. As Song Jian and the robot Nafiboja entered the forest, nearby Flame Demons seemed to be drawn to them. Their target wasnt Song Jian but Nafiboja, who was closely following him. Boom~ A fireball flew towards Nafiboja, who deftly dodged the attack. The flame smashed into a large tree behind her, instantly turning it into a gigantic torch. Warning, warning, I am under attack. Please, protector, ensure my safety, or the escort mission will fail! Warning, warning, I am under attack. Please, protector, ensure my safety, or the escort mission will fail! While dodging flames, Nafiboja kept repeating the mechanical warnings. I know, I know, Im taking them down! Song Jian said as he reached out his right hand, and the Sky-breaking Sword materialized in his palm. The sword had evolved into a legendary-grade weapon with purple-gold radiance, greatly increasing its attack damage. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Like a streak of light, Song Jian dashed towards the nearest Flame Demon, his Sky-breaking Sword slashing down fiercely upon it. Instantly, a critical hit of over six thousand damage points floated above the Flame Demons head. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Moon Essence Wheel also sprang into action, as if another arm was operating it, continuously inflicting slicing damage on the Flame Demon before him. With a piercing scream, the Flame Demon lost control of its body and slowly floated in the air. After a dazzling flash of sword light, a series of damage numbers swiftly floated from above its head, completely draining its vitality points. Then, without pausing, Song Jian didnt even glance at the items that dropped, rushing straight towards another Flame Demon. Although these Flame Demons were thirty levels higher than Song Jian, in terms of attributes and defense against damage, he completely overpowered them. Vitality points that seemed high to other adventurers were nothing in Song Jians eyes, unable to withstand a set of his skills. Even ordinary damage could kill a Flame Demon within a few seconds. A few minutes later, the forest suddenly quieted down. Nafiboja stood in front of a few charred trees, looking around. Around her were five or six bodies of Flame Demons still burning, with various items scattered beside them. Song Jian was bending over, collecting the spoils of battle. A smile suddenly appeared at the corner of Nafibojas mouth, then just as quickly, she reverted to her previous expressionless state. Chapter 1072 - Chapter 1072 Chapter 1074 Mithril Essence_1 Chapter 1072: Chapter 1074: Mithril Essence_1 Chapter 1072: Chapter 1074: Mithril Essence_1 The items dropped by the Flame Demon mostly related to fire attributes, with gear imbued with ignition and weapons carrying fire damage. Even the consumables were designed to cause a blast of explosive damage to targets within an area, along with a burning effect. However, these items were of a high level, all being above level seventy-five. Song Jian would either store them in his warehouse or auction them off in major cities like the City of Sin or Fengming City. Many NPC adventurers would be interested in them, yet their purchasing power was not high. Only with some luck and finding a noble interested in these items could he possibly get a good price. Song Jian sorted through the loot while his robot companion, Nafiboja, stood motionless, lacking the agility she had previously shown while dodging attacks. After a while, Song Jian had picked up all the spoils of battle and then returned to Nafibojas side. Do you have a taunting aura? From such a distance, you still managed to attract so many monsters to surround us, Song Jian said to the robot, Nafiboja. During the escort process, all monsters we encounter will initiate attacks against me, which is caused by the Power of Rules, and not by me! Nafiboja seriously explained, Once I am escorted out of the Scorching Gorge, this power will vanish, and those monsters will no longer attack me on their own initiative! Well, once the escort is over, my mission is done too. Whether they attack you or not I couldnt care less, Song Jian muttered under his breath as he turned and continued to walk forward. He dared not sprint at full speed this time, lest he attract a large number of monsters. Although defeating monsters thirty levels higher could grant Song Jian a large amount of combat experience, and these creatures posed no threat to him, he suspected that Nafiboja, the robot, would not be able to withstand the onslaught of so many monsters. Despite her previous agility, she would be overwhelmed if the number of monsters increased. The two proceeded slowly, gradually making their way deeper into the jungle. It was then that Nafiboja suddenly spoke, Detecting rare minerals in the vicinity, please collect them! Rare minerals? Song Jian was stunned, then shook his head, We should complete the escort mission as quickly as possible. Mining takes time and effort, which is too time-consuming The reward for the escort mission was something Song Jian had set his sights on and could not afford to miss. Everything else had to wait; he did not wish to delay the mission progress for some minerals. Nafiboja went ahead of Song Jian, bent down, and picked up a fist-sized clump of dirt. With a gentle squeeze, the thick layer of dirt covering the mineral cracked and fell away, revealing a silver metallic luster underneath. Mithril Essence, with an effect a hundred times that of ordinary mithril, is the best material for mages to make personal armor. It not only provides defense beyond metal, but it also has excellent magical conductivity and will not cause spell backlash. A piece of Mithril Essence like this could have bought an estate over five hundred acres in size a thousand years ago Nafiboja turned her head to look at Song Jian and said, According to estimates, this piece of Mithril Essence weighing twenty-three point seventy-five grams is likely to be worth even more now than it was a thousand years ago Is it that valuable? Song Jians eyes revealed a look of surprise. As he leveled up, he had noticed that the buying power of Doomsday Coins was steadily declining. Often, sellers of high-level equipment and skills preferred bartering, and Mithril Essence belonged to the category of items that most people were willing to exchange for, particularly mages. It was well known that almost all mage professions were known for being strong in attack but weak in defense. They couldnt have a single piece of metal on their person as it could interfere with spellcasting and significantly increase the failure rate, leading to spell backlash. Accordingly, except for some specialist mage professions, most mages preferred to wear cloth armor for defense, which had the lowest defensive capability among all equipment types. This also made most mages particularly fearful of assassins who could burst out high damage. Mithril Essence perfectly addressed this problem with its excellent magical conductivity and defense compared to plate armor. A set of gear made from Mithril Essence could undoubtedly provide a mage with the defensive capabilities of a heavy-armored melee warrior. Mithril Essence was extremely rare; not to mention a complete set of equipment, even forging a single piece was difficult. As you know, if you want to use Mithril Essence, the entire piece of equipment must use it as the forging material. Once other materials were mixed in, the magical properties would drop significantly, making it not worth the cost. Are there many pieces of Mithril Essence nearby? Song Jian wiped the dirt off the surface of the Mithril Essence in his hand with excitement, revealing a fist-sized piece of silver metal. Within a hundred meters nearby, there are a total of six pieces of Mithril Essence like this one, with an estimated total weight of seven hundred ninety-five grams the robot Nafiboja said. Over seven hundred grams? Im rich! With this much, its enough to make a Mithril Essence breastplate, haha Song Jian laughed and put the Mithril Essence in his hand into his bag, and followed Nafibojas guidance to collect the other pieces of Mithril Essence. This is why, despite the dangers, Scorching Gorge attracted a large number of adventurers every year. While dangerous, treasures like Mithril Essence were abundant. If lucky, finding one or two could immediately change ones destiny. After picking up four pieces of Mithril Essence, Song Jian continued towards the next one. The other two pieces of Mithril Essence were at the base of a large tree, half exposed and half buried in the soil at the trees roots. What surprised Song Jian was that, next to these two pieces of Mithril Essence, there was a treasure chest the size of a human head. This chest was covered with a thick layer of dust, looking quite inconspicuous with no quality glow emanating from it. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After glancing at the chest, Song Jian turned his gaze toward the large tree beside it. The tree stood twenty to thirty meters tall, its canopy spreading like a huge umbrella. Its thick trunk would require five or six people to wrap their arms around, and its dense roots looked like strong serpents twisting around the base of the tree. Scattered near these roots were numerous animal skeletons, and both pieces of Mithril Essence and that chest were surrounded by them. After looking around for a while, Song Jian did not spot any monsters. Soon, his focus was back on the tree. In this forest, there were many man-eating plant monsters, and nobody knew if this tree was the boss guarding the chest. Nafiboja, can you open that chest and take out whats inside? Song Jian asked, pointing to the small chest under the tree. The robot Nafiboja didnt move, as if it had lost all power. I knew it would be like this Song Jian curled his lip, summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, and slashed at the tree. A dazzling light golden Sword Qi directly struck the trunk of the tree. With a bang, sparks flew. The sword strike seemed as if it had hit steel; Song Jians blow could have bisected even steel, but now it had only left a shallow white mark on the tree. I knew there was something off Song Jians mouth curled up slightly as he began to control the Moon Essence Wheel and the Sky-breaking Sword, bombarding the tree with continuous strikes. Before long, thunderous explosions echoed throughout the jungle. PS: Many thanks to True Fires Joy for the tip of 100 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 1073 - Chapter 1073 Chapter 1075 Power of Rules_1 Chapter 1073: Chapter 1075: Power of Rules_1 Chapter 1073: Chapter 1075: Power of Rules_1 Half a minute later, Song Jian startlingly discovered that the huge ancient tree before him was unharmed, except for a few white marks on its surface. Not to mention being injured, there wasnt even a health bar showing for the ancient tree. Damn it, whats going on here, even if it were a tree made of steel, it should have been split by my strike Song Jian frowned deeply, as he had never encountered such a situation since he entered the game. This ancient tree has been protected by the Power of Rules; until it changes its form, you cant inflict any damage on it The robot Nafiboja took two steps forward and said with a rigid expression. Power of Rules? Are all the ancient trees here like this? Song Jian casually struck another large tree on the left, which was clearly much thinner than the one near the chest. A pale golden Sword Qi directly passed through its trunk, and after a short while, the upper half of the tree fell to the ground with a loud friction noise. Clearly, you have already found the answer for yourself; the tree before you is somewhat special Nafiboja turned its neck to look at Song Jian and said. Alright then Song Jian shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward. Song Jian walked under the tree; his Moon Essence Wheel was still lazily rotating beside him, seeming to pose no threat or hostility to the tree. After picking up the two pieces of Mithril Essence, Song Jian walked up to the chest. The chest was surrounded by skeletons and was deeply embedded in the tree roots, indicating it had been there for a very long time. Song Jian cleared the dust off the chest and etched on the lid were some special runes along with a ghastly face with a gaping mouth as a lock, decorated with many white bones, which looked quite eerie. This is a chest from the reign of Emperor Canser VII of the Undead Empire about 1700 years ago; it may contain some items related to the Undead Empire Nafiboja remained stationary, its eyes emitting a soft glow as it continuously scanned the chest. Items from the Undead Empire? Song Jian felt somewhat disappointed, as it seemed his profession was unlikely to make use of the items inside, but he couldnt just give up. He placed his hand on the chest, and immediately a rustling noise reached his ears. System: You have found a locked chest, requiring a lockpicking skill of level 10 or higher to open this chest; A locked chest? Song Jian glanced around but didnt see where the lock was on the chest; however, since the system had provided the prompt, it certainly wouldnt deceive him. Moreover, generally speaking, within the same tier, items in a locked chest are obviously more precious than those in an unlocked one. Song Jian took out the Key of Oblivion from his inventory and gently inserted it into the keyhole. In no time, the Key of Oblivion took on the shape of a phalanx, and simultaneously, sounds of gears turning came from inside the chest. Indeed, the Key of Oblivion is essentially a Master Key, not only can it open various sealed doors, but it can also unlock locked chests A smile appeared on Song Jians lips as he pressed on the chest, with a system progress bar appearing before him. System: Chest unlocking in progress, unlocking progress 1%5%8% The chest was unlocking slowly, which also implied that the chest was of no low quality. Just then, the large tree in front of Song Jian slowly opened a pair of eyes on its thick trunk. The blood-red eyes stared at Song Jian, who was unlocking the chest, and a thick root slowly emerged from the ground, wrapping around Song Jians ankles like a venomous snake. The moment the tree turned into a Tree Demon, the Moon Essence Wheel, which had been slowly revolving around Song Jian, suddenly emitted a tremor. Humm~ Afterward, the Moon Essence Wheel turned into a beam of white light, leaving a trail in the air as it flew towards the Tree Demon and struck hard against the trunk of the Tree Demon with a thud. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Originally, Song Jians attention was partially on opening the treasure chest, with the majority of his focus on the strange, large tree before him. Crack~ The Moon Essence Wheel left a foot-long gash on the trunk of the tree, and a foul-smelling red liquid slowly oozed from the cut, much like blood. The Moon Essence Wheel did not require Song Jians control to continuously circle around the Tree Demon, launching attack after attack, with the sound of slicing and collisions being unending. The roots of the tree twined towards Song Jian, interrupting the process of opening the chest. With a thought, Song Jian turned into a semi-transparent state of soul, evading the roots that sprang out at him; he quickly retreated, leaving the Tree Demons attack range in an instant. Pop, pop, pop~ Countless branches, like javelins, stabbed towards Song Jian, and almost the moment he left, a branch as thick as an arm pierced the ground where he had just stood. The earth at his feet also roiled continuously as if countless invisible serpents were moving through the soil, converging towards him. Using Soul Wander, Song Jian was incredibly fast. As he dodged the Tree Demons attacks and retreated swiftly, he soon left a distance of over ten meters behind him. The Moon Essence Wheel, having exceeded its range, flew back to Song Jians side. Song Jian turned to look, and saw the robot Nafiboja had moved back to a spot about thirty meters away, cocking her head to one side, motionless as she watched him. This Tree Demon had an extremely wide attack range. Song Jian was still under attack even after moving back seventeen or eighteen meters. It was only after he reached a distance of over thirty meters that the Tree Demons roots and branches slowly receded. The Power of Rules has been broken; its already dead! Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and declared loudly, pointing at the Tree Demon thirty meters away. This is an Eighty-Nine-Level Lord rank BOSS with third-tier Combat Power, capable of simultaneously killing five or more BOSSes of the same level and tier. It is very powerful, possessing a passive effect that reduces ranged damage by 30% and is immune to magic damage below level five. Its weakness is that it cannot move, Nafiboja quietly stated aside. Song Jian discovered that although she lacked any offensive capabilities and couldnt assist him in his attack, she had excellent evasion abilities. She wouldnt become a burden when monsters attacked him. Furthermore, she could scan and identify any monsters attributes and even know their weaknesses, proof of her powerful monster information database. As a combat assistant, she was indeed of some help. I told you, the moment the Power of Rules was broken, it was already dead Song Jian finished speaking, struck a casual pose, waved the Sky-breaking Sword, and whispered fiercely, Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Thousand Swords Art! In an instant, countless Spirit Swords appeared around him, densely covering an area of tens of meters. Then, with a sharp sound of cutting through the air, the Spirit Swords flew towards the Tree Demon. The moment Song Jian executed the Thousand Swords Art, Nafibojas eyes flashed crazily, processing various pieces of data at an extremely high speed, nearly entering a crash state for a moment. Meanwhile, the distant Tree Demon let out a deep roar like a wounded beast, hurling large amounts of soil into the air. Numerous thick roots, like tentacles, sprouted from beneath the ground, waving wildly around the Tree Demons body. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~ These root tentacles lashed out like whips at the flying Spirit Swords. In an instant, the sounds of explosions were incessant, and the other animals in the jungle fled in terror, away from the area. Chapter 1074 - Chapter 1074 Chapter 1076 Legendary Weapon_1 Chapter 1074: Chapter 1076: Legendary Weapon_1 Chapter 1074: Chapter 1076: Legendary Weapon_1 The Tree Demon was trying to resist Song Jians Thousand Swords Art in an almost self-harming way, but the moment it attacked Song Jian, the Power of Rules no longer protected it. Moreover, its roots were limited; they were no match for the Spirit Sword. Boom, boom, boom~ Countless Spirit Swords struck the Tree Demons body. If it hadnt been so massive, it might have been chopped in half by the Spirit Swords during the first round of attacks. -5423 -5698 -5874 Damage numbers over five thousand floated up from the Tree Demons head as it desperately tried to attack Song Jian with its roots. But by that time, Song Jian had moved beyond the Tree Demons attack range. No matter how hard it tried, it couldnt reach Song Jian or the robot Nafiboja standing beside him. Wouldnt it be easier to just let me take the stuff in the treasure chest? Why insist on a fight to the death? Look what happens when you overestimate yourself! Song Jian pointed at the distant Tree Demon, now surrounded by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and spoke to the robot Nafiboja beside him. At that moment, Nafibojas eyes flickered wildly, not responding to Song Jians question. It seemed to dedicate all its energy and computing power to analyzing the Thousand Swords Art. Though the Tree Demons level was high, its rank was only that of a lord. It could only hold out until the moment the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared. It didnt have the chance to make a sound before it was sliced in two by the Red Lotus Sword, turning into billowing flames as it burned. Song Jian checked his Experience Points. This boss had provided a generous amount. Since he was over thirty levels above the monster, the Experience Points had increased thirtyfold. Now, he was only a third away from reaching level fifty-one. Shaking his head, Song Jian walked towards the remains of the Tree Demon. By then, the flames had died down, leaving only wisps of blue smoke, and a huge deep pit on the ground where a charred stump rolled to one side. On the ground lay two level eighty-five gold-quality pieces of equipment with average attributes. Song Jian glanced at them and placed them into his inventory. There was also a piece of dry wood as thick as an arm with patterns like flames on its surface. It was a fifth-grade Dark Gold Quality material for forging. If used for forging, there was a certain chance to produce Epic Quality equipment. Of course, youd need the corresponding blueprints and Forge Art to create such Epic equipment; otherwise, this piece of material could only enhance the attributes of forged equipment and would not elevate gold-quality equipment to Epic Quality. Song Jian collected all the items dropped by the Tree Demon into his inventory and walked towards the half-opened treasure chest. The Tree Demon had been killed, all its roots burned to ashes, and the treasure chest, styled in the Undead Empires fashion, had fallen out of the tree pit. Song Jian crouched down to open the treasure chest; at this point, no monsters should be able to disturb him anymore. The Key of Oblivion was still in the keyhole, Song Jian just had to place his hand on the chest to open it. After ten minutes, the chest clicked open. Song Jian rummaged in the chest and pulled out a curved stick that looked like a severed branch of the Tree Demon. The lower half was made of the same material as the one the Tree Demon had dropped, extremely sturdy. At the top was a palm-sized white skull made out of what seemed to be Mithril Essence, all silvery. Within the silver skulls eye sockets, dark red flames flickered and danced. A Necromancers Magic Staff, huh? Song Jian slightly shook his head. The profession of a Necromancer was indeed very rare. To become a Necromancer, one must first be prepared to change ones own racial attributes. Once successfully appointed, they would wield the Force of Death, causing their bodies to undergo constant transformation by this power, ultimately turning into undead creatures. The process was extremely painful; only the most relentless could endure. Necromancers were quite weak in the early stages, only able to summon low-level skeletons and specializing in corrosive magic, which could weaken the enemys defense and resistance. They generally served only the role of a support mage in a team. However, the role of Necromancers became increasingly significant in the later stages. Those who mastered the Undead Catastrophe and Death Cloud had a very high win rate, whether in one-on-one fights or melee brawls. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But as previously mentioned, Necromancers were extremely rare, so their equipment was often quite cheap. Song Jian looked at the staffs attributes and realized it was a fragment of a Legendary Magic Staff. Karnelsa Empires Glory (Fragmented), Quality: Legendary Items Fragment, 1/3, Equipment Requirements: Intelligence 200 points, Constitution 180 points; Item Description: This once was the Kings Staff of the seventh monarch of the Undead Empire Karnelsa. It was destroyed by enemies in battle, and as the Undead Empire suffered destruction, the staff was forcibly dismantled. If you can gather Karnelsa Empires Glory (Staff), Karnelsa Empires Majesty (Death Skull), and Karnelsa Empires Hope (Undead Stone), you can reforge this Legendary Quality Kings Staff! Item Attributes: Magic Attack 1100-1500, Undead Will +10, all attributes increased by 30 points, Undead magic effects +30%, comes with skill: Contamination (Active), inflicts damage worth 10% of the targets Vitality Points, and if this skill kills the target, a wraith can be summoned from the targets corpse to assist the user in combat; the wraith cannot be targeted or damaged, lasting for 10 minutes. This skill can only be used once every 12 hours. Item Usage Condition: Necromancer Having read the attributes, Song Jians eyes lit up: A Legendary weapon, its actually a fragment of a Legendary weapon. As long as the other two pieces are collected, a Legendary weapon can be reforged Haha, Ive struck it rich! For current players, Legendary weapons could be considered very high-end items. Many people had not even seen equipment of Dark Gold Quality, so Legendary Items were almost akin to divine artifacts in their eyes. Furthermore, this staffs attributes were not inferior to an Epic Quality weapon. If he were to sell it, he could mark up the price by at least 30%, if not more. However, using this staff would not be easy either. Song Jian was already level fifty and had passed two Combat Power assessments, one with an SS grade and the other with an S grade, and only just surpassed 200 points in his primary attribute, Spirit. To use this staff, Song Jian estimated that he would have to be a level seventy or above Necromancer to fully unleash its power. Of course, this did not include those tycoons who treated Attribute Fruits like snacks. After tossing the staff into his inventory, Song Jian continued digging through the chest; he had felt that it contained more than one item. Before long, he pulled out a blueprint from the chest: a Forge Art blueprint for an Epic Quality Death Shield. However, this blueprint was also incomplete, and he would need to collect the remaining four pieces to complete it. Moreover, during the forging process, this blueprint would be one of the materials. In other words, only one Death Shield could be forged from this blueprint, unlike other blueprints where, as long as one learned it and had enough materials, one could forge the corresponding items indefinitely. It seems that obtaining Epic and Legendary Items is much more difficult than other quality equipment, whether through forging or other means, theres no way to directly obtain them Song Jian pondered with the two fragments in his hands. PS: Thanks to Bookfriend20190112152719964 for the gift of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1075 - Chapter 1075 Chapter 1077 Golden Desert_1 Chapter 1075: Chapter 1077: Golden Desert_1 Chapter 1075: Chapter 1077: Golden Desert_1 The fragments of the weapon still had some value and could fetch a decent price, but without the complete set of the Death Shields forging blueprints, a single fragment of the blueprint alone would probably not sell for much. After all, collecting the complete set of blueprints didnt mean one could obtain epic-level gear; the corresponding Forge Art and materials were also required, which represented a significant expense. After removing the blueprint fragment, the chest, whose age was unknown, finally began to slowly vanish, with nothing else left inside. Having searched the surroundings once more and finding nothing else, Song Jian continued with the robot towards the exit of Scorching Gorge. The journey was at least a thousand kilometers long. The two did not dare to travel too quickly, fearing they might attract the attention of monsters, which Song Jian could not withstand. Therefore, it would take more than a month to escort the robot, Nafiboja, out of Scorching Gorge. There were many monsters in the jungle, comprising a variety of species. In addition to creatures like Flame Demons and Tree Demons, there were many monsters similar to Earth-splitting Beasts and Thunderous Lizards, as well as a fair number of elemental creatures. A small area was also occupied by undead creatures. Although Song Jian was very strong, his level was still too low, and the only skill he had that was worth mentioning was Thousand Swords Art. When encountering a large group of monsters, he would prefer to detour around them, but if that was not possible, he would still use Thousand Swords Art to eliminate any monsters that blocked his way. Throughout the journey, Song Jian finally understood why this jungle was called Death Mine Forest. Within this dense forest lay many large and small mineshafts. The minerals within these mineshafts had long been completely extracted, some becoming dens for demon beasts, others occupied by undead creatures. Based on these abandoned mines, the entire forest was divided into hundreds of territories, both large and small. As soon as the robot Nafiboja entered the territory of certain creatures, it would attract these monsters to swarm and attack. It was only after they had left the Death Mine Forest that they finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, staying in one place for too long was not an option, and even for someone of Song Jians strength, continuous travel day and night was extremely exhausting. However, the robot Nafiboja showed no signs of fatigue at all, maintaining an unperturbed demeanor, and its database had also provided much assistance to Song Jian. Looking at the golden dunes that rose and fell in the distance, a look of joy finally appeared on Song Jians face, Weve finally made it out; it really wasnt easy! Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Throughout this journey, Song Jian had slain over a thousand monsters, and had used up most of his supplies. However, his level had also risen from just having entered the second tier of Combat Power at level fifty to level fifty-two with 87%. With three to five more days of the previous monster killing experience, he could reach level fifty-three. The two additional skill points gained, one was used on Mysterious Moonlight Sword, and one on Sword Qi Formation. Mysterious Moonlight Sword was upgraded to level five, its attributes slightly increased; its attack range went from three meters to five meters, and its damage was raised from 60% to 70%. As for Sword Qi Formation, based on the skills description, there appeared to be nothing out of the ordinary, but Song Jian could clearly feel that both the power of Thousand Swords Art and his casual Sword Qi attacks had received a significant boost. Golden Desert, this is a monster grinding area for levels sixty to seventy. For you, the danger will be much less, and it wont be as exhausting as before in the Death Mine Forest! Nafiboja said to Song Jian with a rigid smile on its face. Thats good to hear, Im about sick of monster grinding! Song Jian said, shaking his head. After more than a week of intense combat, he unexpectedly felt his legs go weak now that the tension was gone, and he sat down on the sand dune. This desert seems a bit different from others, doesnt it? Song Jian grabbed a handful of sand, watching the fine grains slip through his fingers, his brow furrowed involuntarily. He could clearly feel that the sand here was much heavier than that of other deserts. This desert contains a wealth of gold sand mines, the robot Nafiboja explained, It is said that there used to be a mountain range here, but it was leveled into a desert after a great battle, turning all kinds of ores in the mountains into grains of sand Nafiboja continued, Not only is there an abundance of gold sand here, but also various gems, dark iron, white copper, ink silver and other minerals, which are now all ground into fine sand and mixed with ordinary grains Song Jian looked up at the vast expanse of the Golden Desert, which seemed endless, and couldnt help but exclaim, I never imagined that the most valuable part of Scorching Gorge would be this vast desert. If we could extract the mineral deposits you mentioned, we could make a fortune! To mine and refine over a large area would be too costly and not worth the effort, Nafiboja looked at Song Jian and said, However, many adventurers take a bag of fine sand with them when they leave, to sift through later at home. Theres a good chance they can recoup the cost of their adventure! Song Jian smiled and shook his head, tossing the fine sand he held in his hand into the air, spotting a few dazzling specks of gold among the grains. The gold content in this desert was indeed not small. Too much trouble! Song Jian laughed, stood up and patted his backside, and continued walking forward. Walking in the desert was even more challenging than in the jungle. Sometimes, a single step would bury a foot ankle-deep in sand, making it quite an effort to lift again. In the desert, physical exertion was at least twice as much as in other places. After walking for a day, the sky gradually darkened, and the temperature in the desert started to drop quickly. The weather, which had been furnace-hot, fell below zero by evening. A strong wind also rose, and the cold, biting gusts slashed at Song Jians cheeks, causing bouts of stinging pain. When they arrived behind a sand dune, Song Jian shook the sand grains off his body and said, Lets rest here for tonight and continue on our journey tomorrow! Nafiboja nodded, and her body began to change and reassemble until it transformed into a mechanical device with a wide base and a narrow top, resembling a pyramid structure. Invisible electronic waves emitted from the top of the tower, scanning the surroundings for any activity, while Song Jian took out a sleeping bag from his inventory and crawled inside it. Each night, they would spend this way, with Nafiboja on alert while Song Jian rested to replenish his energy for the next days travel. In the middle of the night, the wind in the Golden Desert gradually died down, but the temperature remained low. In some places, a layer of white frost could be seen on the surface of the sand. These frost layers could be collected for drinking water, though if left alone, they would quickly melt by the morning and seep into the desert. Even though Song Jian was hidden inside his sleeping bag to recuperate his energy, he hadnt fallen into a deep sleep; he was in a light slumber so that any disturbance would instantly wake him up. Just then, a low roar echoed from the distance, and Song Jian immediately opened his eyes. In the darkness, a fleeting glint of sharpness flashed in his eyes. Without waiting to react, he heard the sharp alarm sound from Nafiboja. Get up quickly, were in trouble, theres a big creature approaching us Chapter 1076 - Chapter 1076 Chapter 1078 Sandstorm Lord_1 Chapter 1076: Chapter 1078: Sandstorm Lord_1 Chapter 1076: Chapter 1078: Sandstorm Lord_1 Song Jian crawled out of the sleeping bag, and by then the robot Nafiboja had already transformed back into its previous shape that was best for evasion and running. It lay prone on the dune, pointing ahead and motioning Song Jian with a wave of its hand. Quick, look over there, a King Level BOSS is heading our way Nafiboja whispered. Song Jian was startled and quickly packed up his sleeping bag, then lay down next to Nafiboja, squinting into the distance ahead. The surroundings were dark, and squinting, Song Jian could make out a huge figure in the distance using the faint starlight. It was over ten meters tall and looked like a massive tornado slowly moving through the Golden Desert. Such a huge body moved through the desert making only a slight sound, which Song Jian found odd. When the creature entered his field of vision, he realized it was an elemental monster that could flow and walk on the surface of the desert. Sandstorm Lord, a King Level BOSS, level one hundred, with over ten million Vitality Points? Damn it, how did we run into such a terrifying creature? Song Jian couldnt help but curse, Isnt this supposed to be an area with level sixty to seventy monsters? Why is there a level one hundred King Level BOSS here? This is a mutated King Level monster. Ordinary Sandstorm Lords are indeed only level sixty and are considered elite BOSSes. They have to be killed consecutively three times to be completely defeated Nafiboja said softly, This King Level BOSS probably needs to be killed over ten times to be completely destroyed. Its advised not to engage in a head-on conflict; evasion is the best strategy Killed over ten times? Wouldnt that convert to over a hundred million Vitality Points? Song Jian exclaimed in horror. Every time it is killed, its Vitality Point maximum will decrease, and its attributes will weaken. Its not reviving at full strength! Nafiboja explained. Thats still amazing. How could there be such a terrifying BOSS Song Jians face turned ugly. He had been thinking about using the Thousand Swords Art to devour this King Level BOSS and convert it into proficiency, but after hearing Nafibojas introduction, he immediately discarded the idea. We must avoid it. In the desert, it has high perception and can sense nearby enemies through the pulsations of the desert the robot Nafiboja glanced at Song Jian and said. Damn it, I forgot you come with a built-in taunt aura After cursing under his breath, Song Jian immediately took action, his figure swiftly retreating backward to increase the distance from the Sandstorm Lord. In the escort mission, all monsters encountered would initiate attacks on the robot Nafiboja as if it had a built-in taunt aura. Slow down, moving too fast will cause tremors in the earths ley lines, making it easy for it to detect us the robot Nafiboja called out urgently from behind. Song Jians figure suddenly froze, and his speed drastically slowed down. He tiptoed backward, and before long, the Sandstorm Lords form appeared in front of the two of them. Song Jian had previously estimated the Sandstorm Lords height to be around ten meters, but that was due to the distance. Now, as the Sandstorm Lord drew closer, Song Jian realized that its size exceeded his expectations; its height was over fifty meters, with a colossal body that was basically invisible, resembling a vast whirlwind mixing endless grains of sand, roaming throughout the desert. The fine sand underfoot continued to merge seamlessly into its body as it moved along, small dunes disappearing behind it, turning into a flat bed of sand. With such a creature, how could one possibly think of combating it with mere human strength? Even with the Thousand Swords Art at his command, Song Jian couldnt help but marvel at the towering figure in the distance. Such a being, common people would only think of how to avoid it, not how to confront it? the robot Nafiboja asked, somewhat puzzled. Song Jian immediately showed an embarrassed smile, inwardly reminding himself to stay cautious. Ever since he had mastered the free use of Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, he had become overconfident. BOSSes of the same level no longer mattered to him, and he would dare to confront any BOSS below King Level upon sight. Even with the King Level BOSS, after having slain one, his heart was filled with a hint of disdain. Seeing the Sandstorm Lord before him, Song Jian began to reflect on the situation. As the two retreated slowly, the distance between them and the Sandstorm Lord, on the contrary, got even closer, causing Song Jians eyebrows to furrow involuntarily. If this continues, Im afraid both of us will soon enter its guard range Song Jian whispered. If it really comes down to it, you can abandon the escort mission. It will only be attracted to me and wont attack you for the time being. You have three minutes and fifteen seconds to withdraw Nafibojas eyes flickered incessantly as she spoke in a low voice. I could let go of the scroll of slaughtering intent, but the Sword Immortal outfit piece is an item I am determined to obtain. How could I give it up so easily? Song Jian glanced at Nafiboja and thought to himself, Besides, weve already traveled a third of the distance, giving up now would really be such a waste The Sandstorm Lord moved with deceptive speed, its whole body shifting across the surface of the desert, much like a vast sandstorm. With a thought from Song Jian, his figure instantly blurred, and moments later, two identical Song Jians appeared before Nafiboja. Sword Shadow Clone! Song Jian intended to distract the Sandstorm Lord with his clone and take the opportunity to get away with Nafiboja in reality. Flickers of light danced in Nafibojas eyes, and moments later, above the heads of the two Song Jians, a line of small text appeared. Above the left Song Jian hovered Clone Probability 27.54, and above the right Song Jian was Clone Probability 72.12. Quickly, the Song Jian on the right drew the Sky-breaking Sword and dashed off in a different direction without any cover, moving at great speed. Boom, boom, boom~ The Sandstorm Lord seemed to have sensed something, stopped in its tracks, and gazed towards the fleeing Sword Shadow Clone. In no time, a smaller three-meter-tall Sandstorm Lord split from the original and charged towards the Sword Shadow Clone at immense speed, kicking up clouds of dust and creating a trench several meters deep in the desert. Song Jians expression instantly became solemn. If the Sandstorm Lord didnt chase the clone, he would have no choice but to take Nafiboja and hide in the Broken Voice Country. However, he was unwilling to reveal the fact that he possessed Divine Country, even before a robot. The Sword Shadow Clone turned its head for a glance and immediately behind it, a trace of white light appeared, and a pair of wings with metallic sheen emerged. With the wings spread, the clones speed increased even further. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The clone that the Sandstorm Lord had split off chased only a few hundred meters before dissipating; it seemed that was the limit of the Sandstorm Lords control. Roar~ The Sandstorm Lord let out a bestial roar and turned to chase after the Sword Shadow Clone. Seeing this, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thank you to A Night of Melancholic Songs in Disarray for the donation of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1077 - Chapter 1077 Chapter 1079 Oasis_1 Chapter 1077: Chapter 1079 Oasis_1 Chapter 1077: Chapter 1079 Oasis_1 ` Seeing the Sandstorm Lord lured away, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurried forward with his robot companion Nafiboja. Having run only a few hundred meters, Song Jian felt a strong fluctuation of Sword Qi coming from behind; his sword shadow clone had already executed the Thousand Swords Art on the Sandstorm Lord. Song Jians mind couldnt help but be drawn to it, he wanted to see if the Thousand Swords Art could deal a fatal blow to this King Level Boss that needed to be eradicated more than ten times to be completely destroyed. Though the sword shadow clones Thousand Swords Art was only at first level, Song Jian could still estimate the damage he could deal with his own level-one technique. Moments later, Song Jians expression turned ugly. The Thousand Swords Art did deal a fair amount of damage to the Sandstorm Lord. However, the Sandstorm Lord owned both wind and earth attributes, which weakened and countered the fire attribute, reducing the Thousand Swords Art to only 70% or even lesser damage. Moreover, the Sandstorm Lords healing speed was extremely fast; it seemed as long as it was in the desert, it could continuously draw from the sand beneath its feet to restore its Vitality Points, which was truly terrifying. With such a terrifying rate of healing, if they couldnt kill it in one strike, leaving it no time to recover, no matter how many people came, they would probably be unable to eradicate it. Even if Song Jian deployed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation himself, it would be very difficult to take out this King Level Boss with tens of millions of Vitality Points in just one strike. How can there be such terrifying Bosses in this world Song Jians footsteps sped up involuntarily as he fled; the robot Nafiboja was silent, just quietly following behind him. A few minutes later, Song Jians figure shook; he lost his sense of connection to the sword shadow clone. Clearly, the Sandstorm Lord had disposed of it. Five minutes, the sword shadow clone lasted less than five minutes Song Jian sighed inwardly. With such a formidable Boss, even if he used all his techniques, he would probably have a hard time killing it. If it wasnt for robot Nafiboja, fleeing alone should be no issue for Song Jian. Having evaded the King Level Sandstorm Lord, Song Jian seemed somewhat silent along the way; the horrifying stature of the Sandstorm Lord kept surfacing in his mind. Just a third-tier combat power King Level Boss has me at a standstill, what am I to do when those of Legendary Level, or even higher-rank Bosses appear? Song Jian wondered to himself. The two traveled in silence for three days. While there were not many monsters in the desert, those they encountered were at least of Elite Level Boss strength. However, these level 50 to 60 Elite and Lord Level Bosses were still insignificant in Song Jians eyes; he easily killed them and along the way, indeed collected quite a few level 50 to 60 pieces of equipment. Hoo-hoo~ Once again, gusts of wind whipped up in the desert. The Flame was blazing in the sky, and the wind that blew carried a scorching, burning scent. Song Jian was thankful he always kept a full stock of supplies, or else, in such a harsh environment, ordinary people probably wouldnt last this long. About three kilometers ahead, there is an oasis where we can rest for a bit and replenish our water supply! robot Nafiboja suddenly spoke. An oasis? Song Jians spirit lifted. After several days of traveling on foot through the desert, where every direction was bleak and the air itself seemed ablaze, Song Jian was physically capable of keeping up, but mentally exhausted and in dire need of rest. Ever since encountering the Sandstorm Lord, Song Jian had been on edge, constantly weary of encountering another such Boss. He knew that King Level Bosses in Scorching Gorge were far from a solitary occurrence; the deeper one went, the more likely they were to encounter such King Level Bosses. How much longer before we reach the edge region of the Scorching Gorge? Song Jian wiped the sweat from his face and asked. ` Five hundred-plus kilometers, crossing the desert and traversing a volcanic forbidden zone, and we can reach the outer region. Then after three more days of travel, we should be able to leave the Scorching Gorge, and your escort mission will be perfectly complete Robot Nafiboja said with a stiff smile on its face, seemingly filled with anticipation for leaving the Scorching Gorge. This is the three hundred sixty-seventh attempt, I hope it succeeds Robot Nafiboja silently hoped in its heart. They hadnt gone far when Song Jian spotted a small patch of green before him. In the monotonous desert, this touch of green was like a shot of adrenaline, making Song Jian instantly spirited, his steps lightening. From a distance, the oasis seemed to be just a few hundred square meters, with a small lake in the middle, surrounded by some trees, and what appeared to be some building structures nearby. However, they looked very dilapidated, some houses even lacked roofs, suggesting they had not been inhabited for a long time. Lets rest here for tonight and continue on our way tomorrow, Song Jian said. Having been in the desert for more than a week, this was the first time Song Jian had seen an oasis. He instantly felt a desire to stay there and not continue forward, but the thought only flickered through his mind and disappeared; he could not possibly stay in this few-hundred-square-meter oasis forever. No problem, but this oasis has been occupied by a group of monsters. We must drive those monsters away if we want to rest here! Robot Nafiboja said. Monsters, you say? Song Jian squinted into the distance. After looking for a while, he shook his head and said, It seems quiet, I cant see any monsters. Could they be hiding in the water? Not in the water, they are hiding in the sand. They will attack from underground as soon as we approach Robot Nafiboja said. What kind of monsters are they, what level, and whats the highest rank? Song Jian asked. Robot Nafibojas scanning capabilities were several times stronger than Song Jians. Throughout their journey, it was Nafibojas superior scanning ability that had kept Song Jian out of many troubles, circumventing large groups of monsters and turning smaller groups into experience points for Song Jian. Desert lurkers, level sixty-five monsters, mostly Elite BOSSes, including one King-level BOSS Robot Nafibojas eyes flickered with light as it spoke softly. How many? What special traits and abilities do they have? Song Jian asked. There are between thirty to fifty Elite-level, three King-level, earth attribute. Their traits include Armor Break and piercing damage, and they have abilities like burrowing and earth spikes As long as Nafiboja could identify a monsters appearance, it could pull the creatures information from its database, which was infinitely more powerful than Song Jians direct observation. Nafiboja also displayed a map of the monsters hidden underground in front of them, with the three King-level BOSSes specifically highlighted in deep red for distinction. These monsters were almost all hiding three meters beneath the sand; even if Song Jian used the Thousand Swords Art to bombard their location, it would be difficult to harm them. They needed to be lured out first. Usually, they like to hide beneath the sand, waiting for prey to enter their spike attack range before ambushing and dragging the killed prey underground to feed Robot Nafiboja earnestly introduced the properties of the desert lurkers, while Song Jian nodded slightly as he listened, quickly formulating a battle strategy in his mind. It looks like Ill have to use the Sword Shadow Clone to lure them out from underground again Song Jian thought to himself. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a thought, Song Jians figure suddenly flickered, and as the Sword Shadow Clone appeared, it charged toward the oasis under Song Jians command. Meanwhile, Song Jian himself watched intently ahead, waiting for the desert lurkers to reveal themselves. Chapter 1078 - Chapter 1078 Chapter 1080 Desert Lurker_1 Chapter 1078: Chapter 1080 Desert Lurker_1 Chapter 1078: Chapter 1080 Desert Lurker_1 This oasis was probably the only substantial water source on the journey out of the desert, and NPCs had settled here before. However, obviously, they had been driven away by the monsters that came later. The Sword Shadow Clone didnt use any skills and simply charged straight toward the oasis. Whoosh~ Just as the clone was about to approach the oasis, an arm-thick spike of blackish-brown color shot from the ground, stabbing towards the clone. The surface of the spike was covered with a thick chitinous shell, which was overgrown with a layer resembling the same dark brown complexion, and three feet of its tip had evolved into something akin to a bone blade, shimmering with a metallic luster. The spike was taller than a man, and the Sword Shadow Clone stomped fiercely on the ground, shifting its figure to the left. But at the same moment, another similar spike shot up right below where the clone stood. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ No matter which direction the clone dodged in, a spike would shoot out towards it. Lets test the strength of these spikes! Song Jian controlled mentally. The clone suddenly grasped the Sky-breaking Sword and slashed at the spike. After a soft clink, a spike over a meter long was easily cut off, gushing a large amount of viscous white fluid from the severed end. A shrill shriek rose from underground, and a whirlpool over a meter in diameter appeared beneath the clones feet. In a short time, a giant spider emerged from the ground and lunged at the Sword Shadow Clone. This spider was enormous, like a massive grinding wheel, with eight legs that, except for their metallic-shining tips, were all covered in black and brown chitinous shells. In the middle of its body, a mouth full of fangs and sharp teeth split open, continuously letting out waves of roars. Thousand Swords Art! The Sword Shadow Clone leapt into the air, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword at the desert stalker, and in an instant, dozens of Spirit Swords floated in the air, flying toward the monster. Thud thud thud~ The Spirit Swords struck the desert stalker, exploding continuously on its body, causing the creature to let out a series of rapid, sharp squeaks, appearing rather pitiful. Song Jian focused on the monsters health bar above its head, yet his brows involuntarily furrowed. The monster seemed to be taking a severe beating, but the actual damage was minimal, having lost only about one-tenth of its Vitality Points. Swish swish swish~ Several more spikes drilled out of the desert, lunging at the clone, forcing it to give up its attack on the emerging stalker and start dodging the spikes. At that moment, the stalker, which had endured a round of the Thousand Swords Art, suddenly propped its body up with its eight legs and sprayed a viscous white fluid from its tail. This fluid turned into a web upon contact with the air and rolled towards the clone. The clone had just dodged a spike and was in an exhausted state. Seeing the giant web coming toward it, it knew that if it got caught in the web, it would probably lose its life immediately. Clenching its teeth, the clone swung its sword toward the desert spike on the ground, then shook vigorously, using the rebound force to dodge to the side. Although the clones adaptability had exceeded Song Jians expectations, the move was insufficient to allow it to avoid the spiders web. Half of Song Jians clones body managed to dodge, but one of his right legs got stuck to the spider web. The web seemed to have a will of its own, that even though only a corner touched the clones right leg, the moment it made contact, the entire web shuddered and quickly wrapped itself around that leg. The clones right leg immediately swelled in size, and coupled with the rapid response just now, its body toppled sideways into the desert. As soon as the body touched the sand, the clone didnt stop, but rolled with the momentum, moving seven or eight meters to the side. Swish, swish, swish~ As it rolled away, several spider spikes shot out from the ground where the clone had been just moments before, coming up almost simultaneously, without so much as a second between them. At that moment, Song Jian realized that his Sword Shadow Clone, though lesser in skills and attributes, was nearly on par with him in all other abilities. Sometimes, Song Jian felt that even he might not perform as well as the clone. However, as the web kept sticking to the clones leg during the tumbling and dodging, more and more sand grains adhered to it. Soon the right leg of the clone had swollen to more than twice its size, and its speed gradually slowed down. In the end, while dodging two more spider spikes, a Desert Stalker that had crawled out from behind caught up to itCpiercing the clones body with a spider leg and turning the clone into a puff of smoke. After the clone was eliminated, the aggro from the Desert Stalker shifted back to Song Jian himself, who heard it screeching as it charged at him. Just a level 65 elite BOSS Song Jian took a deep breath, pulled out the Sky-breaking Sword, and swung it forward. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords floated up, instantly dismembering the Desert Stalker before it could get close. Song Jians strength was something the Sword Shadow Clone couldnt match, and similarly, level eleven of Thousand Swords Art was incomparable to level one. Defeating a level 65 elite BOSS didnt even require triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, as hundreds of Spirit Swords were enough to kill it outright. Easily disposing of a Desert Stalker, Song Jians brow furrowed. Only by dealing damage to the monsters could he lure them out, but to deal damage, he had to venture deeper into the oasis, into the monsters attack range, which posed a dilemma for him. These Desert Stalkers will only attack after you enter the attack range of all the monsters. Plus, their attacks are very sharp. If we advance rashly, it might be dangerous! Song Jian said to the robot Nafiboja in a low voice after looking at her. Maybe we can bypass this area. Theres no need to enter the oasis Your food and water should be enough, right? Robot Nafiboja, after staring at the oasis for a long time, said. I can last at least three more months! Song Jian shrugged. Since exiting the Abyssal Hell, he had deliberately collected a few oversized packages of supplies, always carrying enough to sustain him for several months. Then theres no need for us to venture into the oasis. Well just rest nearby for now and continue our journey tomorrow! Robot Nafiboja suggested. Alright then, theres no other choice Song Jian looked at the oasis, feeling somewhat reluctant. From the recent attacks, it was clear that the number of Desert Stalkers hidden in the oasis was much greater than Nafiboja had detected. Charging in recklessly could be dangerous for Song Jian despite his power, so it was better to avoid the oasis altogether. Soon night fell, and after eating something, Song Jian crawled into his sleeping bag. Meanwhile, Robot Nafiboja transformed into a detecting tower, scanning for any activity within a 500-meter radius. Song Jian still didnt dare fall into deep sleep. Even though he was in the sleeping bag, his senses remained fully extended, ready to wake him at the slightest disturbance. At around three or four in the morning, a faint rustling sound echoed in Song Jians mind, as if countless people were taking small, stealthy steps towards him. He immediately opened his eyes and quietly unzipped the sleeping bag. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Robot Nafiboja, now a detecting tower, had perception sensors at the top slowly rotating, seemingly unaware of any impending danger. Chapter 1079 - Chapter 1079 Chapter 1081 Sneak Attack_1 Chapter 1079: Chapter 1081: Sneak Attack_1 Chapter 1079: Chapter 1081: Sneak Attack_1 All around was silence, with only the desert wind causing a ruckus, as the blowing sand had already covered the sleeping bag with a thin layer. Song Jian concentrated, quietly sensing everything around him, yet he found nothing. It was as if everything he had sensed before had been a dream. No, there must be some danger approaching. Although there doesnt seem to be anything unusual, the warning in my mind definitely didnt appear out of nowhere! Song Jian thought to himself. As his strength had grown stronger, so too had his intuition for danger, now akin to a wild animals. Song Jian sat up from his sleeping bag. The robot Nafiboja, which had been in an energy-saving perception mode, ceased the rotation of its sensory equipment. Song Jian, have you noticed anything? Nafiboja asked in a low voice. I feel a bit uneasy, perhaps there is some danger approaching! Song Jian said, looking around. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nafiboja immediately intensified its surveillance, and a probe slowly penetrated into the sand. Moments later, Nafiboja transformed into humanoid form at a rapid speed and said to Song Jian, Something is approaching us from beneath the sand, ten meters down. There is an 87.65% chance its a desert lurker Dont they always stick to guarding the oasis without bothering us? Why would they suddenly trouble us? Song Jians heart tightened. He quickly packed up his sleeping bag, his only one remaining; he had lost the spare ones he used to carry due to monster attacks on previous journeys. Now, whenever Song Jian sensed something amiss, his first action was to pack up his sleeping bag. This should be their hunting habit, lying in wait during the day and emerging at night. There are no beasts or monsters left around this oasis; theyve likely all been hunted by these lurking creatures Nafiboja said while already preparing to leave. Just then, at a spot about a dozen meters from them, whirls of sand began to spontaneously appear on the ground, and the desert lurkers were all quickly burrowing out of the sand, charging towards the two of them. Huh, they actually come out of the sand to hunt? Song Jians eyes showed a hint of surprise. He had been ready to leave, but now he stopped. Previously, these creatures had been hard to attack because they stayed hidden under the sand. Now that they were exposing themselves, Song Jian naturally was not going to let them go easily. The roles of predator and prey began to reverse. They must have realized that weve detected them and think were trying to run away, so theyre speeding up the hunt. They move too slowly in the sand; theyre faster on the surface. Theres nothing nearby that could threaten them anymore. As the local dominants, they wouldnt see us as a concern. This is a good opportunity Nafiboja said with a slight quirk of its mouth to Song Jian. Heh, theyre courting death! Song Jian snorted coldly, his Sky-breaking Sword in hand bursting with a dazzling pale golden light. All the Sword Qi instantly flowed into the Sky-breaking Sword, which, while just over two feet long, now pulsed with a flame-like Sword Qi light. Thousand Swords Art! Hundreds of Spirit Swords gleamed, illuminating the surroundings as if it were broad daylight, while trails left by the swords in the sky sparkled like shooting stars. All desert lurkers were enveloped by the Spirit Swords, and soon, a series of booming explosions could be heard in the distance. The shockwaves reached even the distant oasis, bending all the trees from the force of the blast. A dazzling Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation ablaze with fire appeared out of thin air. The strong suction force drew in dozens of desert lurkers, including the three sovereign bosses, into the Sword Formation. Countless Spirit Swords, aflame, danced within the formation, slashing at every living being trapped inside. Screams of agony pierced the air, sharp and wailing, while variously colored damage numbers floated up from above the formation, forming a densely packed and eye-catching display. The robot Nafibojas eyes began to flash rapidly once again, uttering not a word as if it were calculating at full speed, recording the might of the Thousand Swords Art. After some time, as the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation entered its third stage, the robot Nafiboja suddenly spoke, Your sword technique now possesses power comparable to the essence of swordsmanship, but it still has potential for further enhancement Song Jian was taken aback. The power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was immense, capable of holding its own even against King Level bosses. But when evolving to the Fourth TierCthe Sword Qi Stone TowerCit seemed to have reached the end of its evolution. A seven-layered stone tower could imprison and devour up to seven bosses that could withstand quadruple damage. This was the limit of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; it wouldnt continue to improve. However, Nafibojas words that the Sword Formation still had potential for improvement immediately piqued Song Jians curiosity. This is the third stage the Sword Formation has evolved to, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint. These monsters probably wont survive this stage. The next stage is the Sword Qi Stone Tower, under which even a King Level boss would struggle to withstand a single blow! Song Jian pointed at the distant Sword Formation and continued, Moreover, if the King Level bosss Vitality Points can be brought down to one-tenth of its original, the Sword Qi Stone Tower can imprison it, directly absorbing and transforming it into proficiency. This is the limit of the Thousand Swords Art; its impossible for it to evolve further! Of course, as the level increases, so does the power, but thats just a quantitative accumulation. A qualitative change seems unlikely now! Song Jian shrugged, believing that no one could understand the Thousand Swords Art more deeply than he did. No Nafiboja seemed to want to add something, but after hesitating for a moment, shook its head and remained silent, merely watching the massive palm imprint fiercely pressing dozens of level sixty-five desert lurkers into the ground. Its over! Song Jian glanced at his slightly increased combat experience, sensing the Sword Qi slowly dissipating. It was only when all enemies were dead that the Sword Qi would disperse; otherwise, it would continue to evolve into the Fourth Tier, the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Clearly, this group of monsters didnt have the strength to withstand the assault of the Sword Qi Palm Imprint! Song Jian walked towards where the battle had taken place. All the creatures guarding the oasis were eliminated, leaving their loot scattered around. As he picked through the spoils of war, Song Jian turned to Nafiboja and smiled, Now that there are no longer any monsters guarding the oasis, we might look for a place to rest, perhaps in one of those well-preserved houses? Its been a long time since Ive slept in a bed Nafiboja walked over slowly, with dropped items all around. Bending down, it picked up a golden round object from the ground and smiled, Youre in luck. With this, the journey ahead could be a bit easier Chapter 1080 - Chapter 1080 Chapter 1082 Devour_1 Chapter 1080: Chapter 1082 Devour_1 Chapter 1080: Chapter 1082 Devour_1 Song Jian glanced at it and immediately recognized that what the robot Nafiboja was holding was a pet egg. Dozens of Level 65 Elite BOSSes and three Sovereign Level BOSSes had dropped over a dozen pieces of gold quality equipment for Song Jian, but this pet egg appeared inconspicuous, looking like a palm-sized oval gemstone, and Song Jian hadnt noticed it at first. A gold quality pet egg? Song Jians eyebrows raised, and a surprised smile appeared on his face. He had picked up quite a few gold quality pieces of equipment before, but their attributes were mediocre at best. Now, seeing this gold quality pet egg, he was suddenly very happy. After all, a gold quality pet egg is worth much more than gold quality equipment because they are rarer. Not to mention gold quality pet eggs, even a silver quality pet egg could easily be exchanged for a piece of gold equipment of the same level. Pets can sometimes accompany a player for a lifetime, on par with those pieces of equipment that possess growth attributes. Is this the pet egg of a Desert Lurker? Is it a battle companion or a mount? Song Jian quickly asked. Of course, its a mount. Battle companions arent much help to you! Nafiboja, the robot, said. Song Jian nodded. Although the Black Dragon had always been guarding the Poison Marsh, Song Jian still had an Elemental Stonelord named Gulu in his Pet Space. In the previous battle, Song Jian had also released it to assist in combat, and Nafiboja was aware of its existence. Lets hatch it and see. This was dropped by a Sovereign Level Desert Lurker; it should hatch into a decent mount! Nafiboja, the robot, said. Song Jian nodded. Generally speaking, hatching a pet egg requires a visit to a specialized pet shop to increase the success rate and the chance of mutation. However, in the wilderness, hatching a pet egg isnt impossible. Song Jian cut his finger and dropped a drop of fresh blood onto the gold quality pet egg. Soon, a dazzling light burst forth from the egg. The sound of cracking quickly followed, and the surface of the pet egg split open with cracks, from which a translucent little spider emerged. It devoured the eggshell as if it were a silkworm chewing through mulberry leaves, continuously nibbling at the eggshell. The spider was only the size of a thumb pad when it was born, but after eating the eggshell, its size quickly swelled at a visible rate, soon becoming as large as a fist. Its originally translucent body also changed, its outer layer turning into a hard carapace, while a thin layer of dark brown fuzzy hair sprouted. The little spider struggled in Song Jians palm, making squeaking noises, and conveyed a sense of very hungry to Song Jians heart. Song Jian placed it on the ground and then took out a pile of food from his inventory, patted its head, then turned and walked toward the other spoils of battle. Its too small; raising it will probably take so long, Ill have completed the escort mission and left the Scorching Gorge by then Song Jian shook his head, a wry smile on his face: Had I known, I should have stored it away. A gold quality pet egg can sell for a good price! A gold quality mount could at least be exchanged for an epic piece of equipment with mediocre attributes, and even if he didnt use it himself, it could be kept in the clans warehouse as a foundation. Currently, in the clan, many people had not even acquired a white quality mount. The dozens of Level 65 Desert Lurkers had provided Song Jian with a lot of combat experience, and he might even gain another level by the time he left the Scorching Gorge. The loot from this fight isnt bad at all, its just a pity that were too far from Doomsday City, otherwise this would be a great spot for leveling up! Song Jian said with a laugh. It didnt take long for Song Jian to gather all the spoils dropped by the Desert Prowlers. He picked up over a dozen gold-quality pieces of equipment, more than twenty silver-quality ones, and a lot of high-grade materials. Unfortunately, the three Dominator-level bosses had a chance of dropping epic equipment, but luck wasnt on his side this time, as not a single piece of epic equipment dropped. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt some movement behind him. He turned his head and was startled to see a huge spider, over a meter in diameter, right behind him. He thought it was one that had slipped through the net. But soon, Song Jian felt a wave of joy emanating from the Desert Prowler. It was the mount he had just hatched, which was originally the size of a palm, but it had now grown so big he could hardly believe his eyes. The spider mount had already finished eating the food Song Jian provided and was now lying on the corpse of an Elite Level Desert Prowler, continuously nibbling on it. It can actually devour the bodies of its kind to level up? Song Jian couldnt believe his eyes. The Devour skill wasnt something all pets could obtain. Moreover, common Devour skills only allowed one to restore Vitality Points or other energy values by eating. However, only high-level Devour skills enabled a pet to increase its level and strength through consumption. Even high-tier creatures like Black Dragons might not be able to obtain such a skill, which all pets receive randomly upon birth. If they dont obtain this skill upon hatching, they will never be able to gain it in their lifetime. A pet with only the common Devour skill, capable of regenerating only Vitality Points and energy levels, could already fetch a sky-high price. Song Jians spider mount, with its high-level Devour skill, would be worth far more. Not just one piece of epic equipment, but two or three pieces C there would surely be people willing to trade for it. What a pity, its value would be even greater if it were a combat pet! the robot Nafiboja said, slightly shaking its head. Hum~ Another flash of golden light, and the spider mount gained another level, its eight legs growing even thicker. Now, the spider mount was almost indistinguishable from the Elite Level Desert Prowlers it had been fighting against, except for a depression on the carapace on its back and a raised area behind it. It looked like a natural seat, perfectly sized for a person to sit on. The spider mount had now reached level thirty-two. It continued to devour the Desert Prowler corpses, non-stop sucking the essence from their bodies. Suddenly, one by one, the Desert Prowler corpses dried up and cracked, as if all moisture had been drained from them, leaving behind nothing but a weathered husk. After devouring the corpses of over a dozen Elite Level Desert Prowlers, the spider mount then turned its attention to the three Dominator-level Desert Prowler bosses, and slowly made its way toward them. PS: Thanks to Little Demon Lin for the 500 Qidian coins tip~ S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1081 - Chapter 1081 Chapter 1083 Sand Monkey_1 Chapter 1081: Chapter 1083: Sand Monkey_1 Chapter 1081: Chapter 1083: Sand Monkey_1 It possesses top-tier devouring talent Song Jians eyes gleamed as he stared at the continually growing spider mount and whispered. Youre in luck; it has both fire and earth attributes, making it perfect for terrains like Scorching Gorge! the robot Nafiboja said. Whats more important is that it grows very quickly, and it might even be able to carry both of us. Song Jian turned to glance at the robot Nafiboja and said, Whats your weight? I dont know if it can carry the two of us, but if not, you can ride on it, and I can use the Sword Flight Art! Whether its the steel wings or the Flame Light Wings, the flying speed is not fast and not well-suited for long-distance flights. They are much more effective in combat than for long travel. However, the Sword Flight Art is a skill specifically meant for the Sword Master class to travel quickly. Had it not been for the robot Nafibojas innate talent to attract enemies, half a month would have been enough for both to reach the edge of the Scorching Gorge. My weight is three tons and two hundred and sixty-seven kilograms the robot Nafiboja said. However, my body comes with a built-in anti-gravity system, and once activated, it doesnt weigh much more than a suitcase. You have nothing to worry about! Song Jian nodded. The technology in the trial tower was far more advanced than any nation in the game, even more powerful than many countries before the apocalypse. Song Jian suspected that the technological level of the trial tower dated back many years before the apocalypse, but as for the exact period it appeared, Nafiboja would not reveal a single word. Soon, the spider mount devoured all three dominion-level boss monsters, absorbing all their essence, and its level had risen to fifty-eight. Its body was now not much smaller than a heavy-duty truck. Including its five to six-meter-long legs spread out, the entire diameter of the spider mounts body had exceeded sixty meters, truly a colossal creature. After having its fill, the spider mount slowly lay down in front of Song Jian, its pale red compound eyes fixating on him, its sharp fangs slightly protruding, and its eight legs supporting its body as it lowered itself, its massive head laying before Song Jian in a pleasing manner. GOOD BABY! Song Jian patted the spider mounts head and leaped onto its back. Two jets of air spewed from behind Nafiboja as she gently landed behind Song Jian. The spider mount seemed to resist having the robot Nafiboja land on it, its body swaying slightly as it emitted a low protesting hum. Song Jian promptly patted its body, conveying a calming emotion, which finally pacified the spider mount. Lets go, lets see your top speed! Song Jian patted the body of the spider mount and laughed softly. Ka ka ka~ A series of friction sounds from the joint shells rang out as the spider mounts entire body began to lift off the ground, resembling a race car pressing down on the gas, ready to accelerate. Whoosh~ Song Jian felt a blur before his eyes as he suddenly rose into the air. Thankfully, the seat on the spider mounts back had a soft structure like a cushion, and there were armrest-like structures that prevented Song Jian from flying off. Song Jian glanced back, and to his surprise, they were already more than two hundred meters away from the oasis, and it had only been the blink of an eye, less than a second. The eight legs of the spider mount were like springs, slightly bending and then shooting out in an instant, tracing a beautiful arc through the air and racing off into the distance. Pfft~ With a light click, the eight spider legs drilled into the sandy ground. After a brief pause, they sprang forward like springs, propelling the entire body forward at an extremely fast pace. This process was not only swift but also almost vibration-free. However, this mode of advancement required Song Jian to spend some time getting used to it. Click, clack, click-clack~ The robot Nafiboja behind him also transformed, just like a Transformer, into a streamlined device that clung tightly to Song Jians back, making it seem as if a metallic seat had appeared behind him. With this speed, we only need three hours to leave this desert, the clear voice of robot Nafiboja echoed in Song Jians ear. Thats incredibly fast, even faster than my Sword Flight Art A slight smile played on Song Jians lips as he thought to himself with pleasant surprise. Such a mount was a tremendous help, whether for escaping or pursuing enemies, invaluable beyond measure. Most importantly, it possessed the ability to devour the corpses of monsters for self-upgrading, truly a top-tier mount among top-tier mounts. The spider mount charged straight ahead in a bee line. Even when encountering a group of monsters, it did not dodge and charged straight through. But its speed was so fast that by the time the monsters reacted, the spider mount had already left them behind. If it werent for robot Nafiboja, these creatures probably wouldnt even feel the desire to pursue. However, now, Nafiboja had attracted quite a bit of attention from the monsters, and a large group of desert creatures had appeared behind the spider mount. However, these monsters were much slower than the spider mount. They looked formidable but in reality, with each moment, more creatures would give up due to the distance, while many more would join the pursuit due to robot Nafiboja. After two hours, the sky had begun to lighten, and Song Jian could see towering volcanoes in the distance. Some were covered with thick ash, while others spewed dense smoke, as if they could erupt at any moment. The number of ruler-level monsters behind us has already exceeded thirteen. If we continue heading straight through, we are projected to attract more than five additional ruler-level monsters, robot Nafiboja remained diligent in scanning the terrain and monsters despite being in the midst of a run. Thats fine, none of them are as fast as my mount! Song Jian confidently patted the spider mount beneath him, revealing a beaming smile on his face. Just then, a creature resembling a monkey suddenly popped out from the left side of the desert, screeching as it lunged towards Song Jian. It was a desert-specific creature, a level 58 Sand Monkey. They were not large, only about the size of an adult human, but they were special beings, half-elemental, half-flesh and blood. Like desert lurkers, they were adept at hiding in the sand, and while buried, their bodies could turn into ordinary grains of sand, undetectable by even the most powerful of perceptions. It was only in the moment of launching an attack that their bodies would transform from earth elementals into flesh and blood creatures. Evidently, this Sand Monkey had been lying in ambush for a long time, targeting the robot Nafiboja on the spider mount. Its arms were extremely long, and as it sprung from the ground, its palms reached for Nafiboja. At that moment, one of the spider legs suddenly changed direction, stabbing the airborne Sand Monkey like a spear, and with a violent shake, the monkeys body exploded into a burst of sand grains. Hitting the ground, the grains reconvened into the shape of a Sand Monkey, which let out an angry roar at the spider mount. The Sand Monkey on the ground could not catch up with the rapidly dashing spider mount and was quickly engulfed by the pursuing army behind the spider mount. Before long, the spider mount entered the volcanic region, took a turn, and its figure was blocked by a volcano, no longer visible. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. PS: Thank you One Night Song of Disorderly Gloom for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1082 - Chapter 1082 Chapter 1084 King of Flames_1 Chapter 1082: Chapter 1084: King of Flames_1 Chapter 1082: Chapter 1084: King of Flames_1 Song Jian, riding his spider mount, charged straight into the volcanic region, where molten lava flowed sluggishly everywhere, and the temperature was extremely high. The sky was filled with a thick layer of volcanic ash clouds that hung oppressively low, creating a very suffocating feeling. Glancing back, he saw a cloud of dust rising behind him. The number of monsters chasing him had probably exceeded a thousand. If they surrounded him, Song Jian feared his only option would be to hide inside Divine Country, waiting for them to destroy the robot Nafiboja before he could return. Brace yourself, well break through this area in one fell swoop! Song Jian said in a low voice, controlling the spider mount to dash swiftly between the volcanoes. This volcanic region seemed devoid of any monsters, but Song Jian could feel strong bursts of energy fluctuating around him. Clearly, powerful monsters were lurking nearby, which worried him. However, the spider mount was incredibly fast and had impressive Fire Resistance. Even if its legs plunged into the flowing magma, it wouldnt be harmed. At this pace, in no more than three days, Song Jian would leave the volcanic region and reach the edge of Scorching Gorge. That place had been searched countless times by adventurers, and no dangerous monsters were left, nor any precious minerals or herbs. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After charging past two dead volcanoes covered in volcanic ash, the number of monsters following Song Jian greatly diminishedCfrom thousands to less than a hundredCand they were still doggedly pursuing him. Upon inspection, Song Jian noticed that the chasing monsters were of high level, and all were of dominion rank, meaning he had several dozen dominion rank monsters on his tail. If I use the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, I wonder if I can eradicate all these monsters! Song Jian felt a sudden temptation. After all, if he could really kill all these dominion rank bosses, his level might jump up two levels, not to mention obtaining a huge number of treasures. Dominion rank bosses had a chance to drop epic-level treasures. It was extremely rare to encounter a dominion rank boss, and coming across even one was a stroke of luck. Now, dozens were chasing him, and Song Jian had the power to annihilate them. It would be a lie to say he wasnt tempted. Just as Song Jians eyes were fixed on the rear and he was about to make his move, a roaring sound suddenly came from a volcano on his left spewing thick smoke. The ground within a few hundred meters started to shake slightly. All the bosses chasing Song Jian stopped in unison, their faces showing fear, and then turned tail and fled even faster than when they were chasing him. Song Jians heart sank. He could feel an immense presence emanating from that volcano, as if a colossal creature was awakening within. Lets get out of here, quick! Song Jian controlled the spider mount to turn around, intending to head in a direction away from that volcano. But just then, a gigantic hand emerged from the mouth of the volcano. The hand had only three fingers like those of a wild beast, and was covered in thick wrinkled skin. Its sharp claws glinted like blades. The giant hand reached for Song Jian as if it were a titanic pillar. Alarmed, Song Jian could not help but think of jumping off his spider mount to flee into the distance. At that moment, the robot Nafiboja behind him also seemed to sense the danger. Its parts made a click-clack sound as they shifted, transforming it back into a humanoid form. As it resumed its humanoid shape, it tightly grasped Song Jians shoulders from behind and shouted, A King Level boss, a level 120 King Level boss! It has almost stepped into the Legendary Tier, an existence we cannot contend with. We must flee quickly Before he could finish, Song Jian felt his entire body freeze, seemingly bound by a mysterious force. He couldnt move, and even Soul Wander couldnt help him escape. This is Song Jians heart sank. He was all too familiar with this sensation because the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, once activated, would have the same effect. It was a special effect that directly targeted the soul. Against an attack with such an effect, one could only withstand it face on. There was no escaping or dodging. The world before his eyes went dark as Song Jian saw a claw as large as mountain ranges directly grabbing him and his spider mount; before his eyes was just one of the claws fingers. It was then that he saw clearly, among the wrinkles of the massive palm, runes emitting a faint dark glow everywhereCthey were like unique tattoos covering the entire massive claw. What kind of monster is this, to possess such terrifying power Song Jian was scared stiff; a single palm filled the entire mouth of the volcano, so how immense must the body of this King Level monster be? Click-click-click~ The robot Nafiboja began to reassemble and transform its body, from its original humanoid state to a strange mantis-like appearance, complete with three pairs of wings thin as cicada wings on its back. Hum~ A slight vibration and the robot Nafiboja flew straight up from the spider mount, gave Song Jian a deep look, and then immediately turned and flew away. Damn it, you actually have the ability to fly Song Jians expression instantly turned ugly; though Nafiboja never explicitly said it couldnt fly, it always implied to Song Jian by other means that it didnt possess the ability to fly. For example, when seeing Song Jian reveal his steel wings, it would always say with a tone of regret, Im so envious that you can soar freely in the sky Over time, Song Jian came to believe that Nafiboja simply couldnt fly. Had he known it could, they would have flown all the way here and probably saved a lot of time. At this moment, the spider mount let out incessant squeaks. With its strength, it had no way of breaking free from the giant claws grip. Song Jian, having no choice, lightly touched the back of the spider mount and spread his steel wings, dodging toward the side. Crack~ A bursting sound followed, and Song Jian turned his head to see that the spider mount he had just acquired was directly crushed by the giant claw into a pool of thick green liquid, slowly trickling down the claw. Song Jian felt a surge of rage in his heart. You see, this spider mount boasted a powerful devouring attribute and was extremely fast; it was a premium existence among mounts. If cultivated continuously, its future achievements would be boundless, but now it had been crushed to death by this monster, resulting in a heavy loss for Song Jian. Damn Song Jian couldnt help but grip the Sky-breaking Sword, wanting to unleash the Thousand Swords Art on this massive arm, but before he could execute it, the giant claw that had just burst the spider mount opened again and pressed down toward the robot Nafiboja. PS: Thanks to An Evening of Broken Songs and Chaos for the tip of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1083 - Chapter 1083 Chapter 1085 Underground_1 Chapter 1083: Chapter 1085: Underground_1 Chapter 1083: Chapter 1085: Underground_1 The mission Song Jians heart skipped a beat as he quickly rushed toward the robot Nafiboja, having already covered two-thirds of the journey. If Nafiboja were to be taken out here, wouldnt that be a devastating loss. Resembling a mechanical mantis, Nafiboja was extremely agile in the air with three pairs of wings as thin as cicadas wings that seemed to be of a much higher tier than Song Jians steel wings, enabling her to fly at high speeds. Nafiboja traced a strange arc in the sky, dodging the giant palms strike. Robot Nafiboja headed for the ground, running swiftly on six legs, with Song Jian closely following behind. The howling of the giant palm through the air was like thunder overhead, roaring boom boom boom and causing Song Jians heart to quake with fear. Nafiboja, Song Jian yelled loudly. Nafiboja looked up at Song Jian and shouted, Follow me! With that, Nafiboja rushed to the foot of a volcano, where there appeared to be a cave; she headed straight for it. By then, a huge shadow had appeared over their heads. The giant palm with only three fingers spread open, descending upon them like a massive mountain. Song Jian felt that as the giant palm pushed down, the surrounding space seemed to barely withstand the blow, and tiny spatial rifts began to appear, spreading like gray lightning, flickering and radiating light all around. Now, a Magma River blocked the way for robot Nafiboja and Song Jian. They leaped together, barely skimming the magmas surface, flying toward the cave across from them. The higher they flew at this point, the greater the pressure they were subjected to. Robot Nafibojas body was already somewhat unstable, and small sparks burst from some of her joints. Nafibojas speed suddenly slowed as if hitting an invisible wall. Her body jerked abruptly and fell toward the magma below. Song Jian, following behind, soared past her, grabbing her and hurling her fiercely toward the other side of the Magma River. With a thud, robot Nafiboja crashed onto the rocks on the other side, then rolled forward. Quickly, using her hands and feet, she crawled into the cave, and Song Jians silhouette flashed in like lightning after her. Upon entering the cave, they did not stop but continued along the passage toward the depths of the cave. Song Jian was not sure if the volcano could withstand the giant palm. Boom boom boom~ The entire cave suddenly shook violently, like an earthquake, with rocks crashing down from above. The two scrambled helter-skelter, no longer able to move forward, only able to cling tightly to the walls of the passage to steady themselves. After a while, the tremors gradually ceased, and Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief, having finally gotten through it. The giant palm had only pressed down once; if it had continued, the volcano might not have held up at all, and they would have had to take refuge in the Divine Country. What kind of creature is that, so terrifying? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Flame King Rogster, that was the arm of the Flame King Robot Nafiboja said in a low voice, This volcanic region is its territory. Its a King Level BOSS that has existed since the Scorching Gorge was first formed. A 120th level King Level BOSS with the peak powers of tier three combat strength. Some say its already touched the threshold of the Legendary Tier, and it wont be long before it evolves into a Legendary Level monster How big exactly is its body? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim, suspecting that if its true form were revealed, they would have no chance of escape. Its body is hidden beneath these volcanoes, and it has been a thousand years since anyone has seen its true form. However, my database contains its image Robot Nafiboja said, as two beams of light shot from its eyes, forming a screen-like presence in the air. On the screen, the shadowy figure of a massive creature was displayed. The monster looked like a giant meatball, with numerous tentacles on its surface. These tentacles seemed incredibly soft, and couldnt be connected to the giant hand with three fingers seen before. It doesnt seem very similar Song Jian squinted and stared for a while before speaking. This is an image from over a thousand years ago. Back then, its body wasnt as huge as it is now. This was captured occasionally in a lava lake. Over the years, it has evolved too much Nafiboja said, turning off the image and stepping towards the depths of the corridor. At this point, Song Jian wasnt in a good position to inquire about Nafibojas ability to fly. His mission was to protect Nafiboja and leave the Scorching Gorge, not to probe the secrets of the robot itselfCunless it posed a threat to Song Jians survival. Dont go inside; we should wait for it to calm down and then leave directly Song Jian hurriedly said. The passageway was bottomless; there was no telling where it led. What if the end was inside the burning volcano? Wouldnt moving further in be suicidal? The Flame King might attack us from any volcano. Crossing through this volcanic area from the outside is far too dangerous. We can only make it through here by traveling underneath this area Robot Nafiboja looked back at Song Jian with a smile and said, Dont be afraid. Im very familiar with the terrain here. If you follow me, well definitely escape this place Song Jian hesitated for a moment but still followed. The path ahead seemed to have become the only way out, and his task was to escort Nafiboja; he couldnt stray too far from it. Waves of heat continuously erupted from the cave. In such an environment, a normal person would be roasted alive in no time. Even players would continuously lose health if their resistance to fire wasnt high enough. But for Song Jian, it wasnt much of a concern. With his resistance, only by jumping directly into magma would he sustain continuous damage, and even then, it might not be fatal. The cave twisted and turned, and although it was dark, flashes of firelight accompanied by rushing air waves occasionally appeared ahead, so the two werent left completely blind. Moreover, Robot Nafiboja had its own lighting system. Walking ahead, it was like an automatic walking lamp. It was then that Song Jian noticed on both sides of the corridor walls, there were numerous ores of different colors. Pale yellow sulfur ore, red cinnabar crystals, and black obsidian; all extremely precious ores with a grade of at least five, requiring at least level ten Mining Skill to gather. If I could stay here for a week, I could definitely bring my Mining Skill up to Master Level! Song Jian thought with shining eyes. His current Mining Skill had just reached level ten, barely placing him in the novice miner ranks, which was a result of his rare engagement in mining. He would only gather ores when he encountered them rather than practicing the skill specifically like a miner would do. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ores here belong to the Flame King. If you were to mine them, it would make it very easy for him to locate us, and then we wouldnt think about escaping Robot Nafiboja glanced at Song Jian, seemingly seeing through his thoughts, and said indifferently, Were not far from the edge of this region. Adventurers with enough courage can reach here, but have you ever wondered why these ores remain so well-preserved? Nafibojas words were like a splash of cold water, making Song Jian shiver. He woke up with a start, nodded, and continued following Nafiboja deeper into the passageway. PS: Thanks to Reader20180129163825292 for the gift of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1084 - Chapter 1084 Chapter 1086 The Lava Giant_1 Chapter 1084: Chapter 1086: The Lava Giant_1 Chapter 1084: Chapter 1086: The Lava Giant_1 Many precious ores were half-exposed, embedded in the rock walls, provoking a deep itch in the heart of any onlooker. Even without a Mining Skill, Song Jian was tempted to pluck a couple for himself, let alone now, when his Mining Skill had reached the level needed to collect these minerals? Nevertheless, the mission took precedence; the chance to acquire the Sword Immortals glove set might come only this once. Choosing a few ores over a professions exclusive set would be incredibly foolish, wouldnt it? With his head lowered, Song Jian stopped looking at the rock walls to either side and followed behind the robot Nafiboja, slowly moving forward to explore. Along the way, neither of them uttered a word, casting a veil of silence. It was hard to gauge for how long they had walked in the dim surroundings where the concept of time had been lost. Maybe it had been over an hour, maybe a whole day, when the robot Nafiboja suddenly came to a halt. Whats wrong? Song Jian raised his head to ask. After a moment of silence, the robot Nafiboja squatted down, gently touching something. Only then did Song Jian see a damaged humanoid robot at Nafibojas feet. The robot appeared very decrepit, with many parts already corroded into powder, leaving only a rough humanoid shape and a head that was half missing. Nafiboja fiddled inside the robots head for a while, then retrieved a chip the size of a fingernail. After hesitating for a moment, she crushed it into powder with force. Its nothing; lets continue on Nafiboja stood up and spoke with her cold, mechanical voice. Song Jian looked down at the broken robot and noticed a familiar mark on its wristCa mark resembling an umbrella, divided into six segments with alternating red and white colors. Nafiboja has a similar mark on her wrist Song Jian thought to himself, looking up at Nafibojas retreating figure, his expression pensive. After a long walk, a dazzling red appeared ahead, jolting Song Jians spirit. Having trudged down this narrow passage for so long, and in such an oppressive environment, Song Jian was exhausted. Now, discovering something different, his steps involuntarily quickened. They soon reached the end of the passageway, which opened into a gigantic cavern. It was vast, the ceiling at least several dozen meters high, with stone columns resembling stalactites rising from the floor. The surface exhibited a dark red hue, and the ground was covered in surging, bubbling lava, with a scorching breath assaulting their faces. Shortly after, they encountered two lava monsters towering at five meters tall in front of Song Jian. These large creatures were composed entirely of molten rock, resembling massive, piled up blocks of lava with burning magma constantly dripping from their bodies. Compared to Song Jians Battle Pet Stone elemental, Gulu, these had an appearance that stood out by far. Lava Giants, level eighty Dominator rank Bosses, Vitality Points nine million eight hundred thousand, possess fire and earth attributes, immune to all fire magic damage, earth magic attacks reduced by 50% Robot Nafiboja, as usual, quietly introduced the attributes of the two giant monsters in front of them. For Song Jian, most of the monsters attributes were question marks, and the level was depicted as a skull, with no details about their actual strength. With Nafibojas explanation, Song Jian suddenly gained a comprehensive understanding of the two monsters. Resistance to water magic reduced by 30%, resistance to ice magic reduced by 50%. Therefore, attacking them with these two types of magic would be best Nafiboja continued, Its attacks deal special chaotic damage, similar to real damage yet a level lower, making them very difficult to deal with Two Dominator rank Bosses? Song Jian showed a surprised look. It was well known that Dominator rank Bosses rarely appeared in the same area as each other. Each Dominator rank Boss was akin to a ruler of their own territory, the saying two tigers cannot share one mountain meant them, but the scene before him clearly defied game logic. This is the domain of the Flame King; its not unusual for two Dominator rank Bosses to appear at the same time. The deeper you go, the more Dominator rank Bosses you will encounter Nafiboja said softly. ` Will killing them alert the Flame King to our position? Song Jian suddenly asked. These two Sovereign-class BOSSes are extremely difficult to deal with. Even with your Thousand Swords Art, the probability of annihilating two Sovereign-class BOSSes at the same time is only 21.34%. I suggest we bypass them and continue forward The robot Nafiboja didnt directly answer Song Jians question. Will it attract the attention of the Flame King? Song Jian stared at the robot Nafiboja and asked again. If this had been before entering the volcanic area, Song Jian might have followed the robot Nafibojas advice, but after entering, he discovered that Nafiboja was hiding many things from him. If he continued to take its advice on every matter, he might be led into a trap without even realizing it. After a moment of silence, Nafiboja directly answered, No! Song Jian nodded, summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, his body surging with Sword Qi, and swung toward the two lava giants. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords flew toward the two lava giants, actively avoiding the dark red lava pillars during their flight, as if equipped with an automatic monster-seeking system. As soon as the first Spirit Sword struck a lava giant, it immediately caught the attention of the two Sovereign-class BOSSes. The monsters roared and charged at Song Jian, but they were quickly impeded by the dense swarm of Spirit Swords. Boom, boom, boom~ A series of intense explosions rang out on the bodies of the giants, with large clumps of magma bursting apart. The two lava giants let out heart-rending roars that echoed continuously throughout the cave. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a huge Karmic Fire Red Lotus appeared beneath the feet of the two giants, binding them and preventing them from moving a step. The giant on the left roared and swung its right arm forcefully at Song Jian, hurling a ball of blazing magma at him like a meteor falling from the sky. Song Jian quickly dodged behind a massive lava pillar. A boom resounded, and the spot where he had been standing was struck by the magma, leaving a large crater with seething magma lining its walls. Cracks appeared on the ground around the crater, looking quite terrifying. This is more powerful than a missile! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. By that time, Nafiboja had already taken cover far away, always able to detect danger at the first instance and evade it much faster than Song Jian. Retreat to the passage! Song Jian waved at the robot Nafiboja and said. This was the first time he had seen a monster still capable of counterattacking while bound by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. The bodies of the lava giants were being hacked by countless Spirit Swords, leaving sword marks from which magma spurted out, only to quickly re-cover the creatures surfaces, seemingly doing little damage. In no time, the Red Lotus Sword Array became more complete, fully integrating the two giants into the formation. Explosions resounded from within, rumble, rumble. The giants could now only attack the sword array and no longer pose a threat to Song Jian. This allowed him to heave a sigh of relief and stand by, patiently waiting. ` Chapter 1085 - Chapter 1085 Chapter 1087 Fifth-Level City_1 Chapter 1085: Chapter 1087: Fifth-Level City_1 Chapter 1085: Chapter 1087: Fifth-Level City_1 Once the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation took shape, it formed an impenetrable barrier of Qi on the outside, and unless one possessed the power to break the formation, the monsters inside could not harm Song Jian who was far away. Theyre both already dead Song Jian said coolly. The robot Nafibojas two eyes were flashing crazily. Based on its previous observations, the Thousand Swords Art could not possibly possess the power to eliminate two level-80 Sovereign Bosses. However, Song Jians conviction showed that the effects of the Thousand Swords Art were not fully grasped by it. The probability of the Thousand Swords Art having subsequent evolutions has increased to 99.78% The robot Nafiboja saw a line of blood-red text before its eyes: With a field effect and a suction effect, the probability of breaking the defensive armor on my body has increased to 76.90%, danger level S-class! The Thousand Swords Art continued to evolve in various forms. After Karmic Fire Red Lotus, there was the Red Lotus Sword and Sword Qi Palm Imprint. The two massive magma beasts struggled frantically and kept launching attacks on the sword formation, causing huge resonance back and forth in the cavern, and their Vitality Points plummeted sharply. In front of the Red Lotus Sword Array, these two Sovereign Bosses were like insects trapped in a spider web, the more they struggled, the tighter the webs hold on them became. Soon, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint pressed down hard on the two magma beasts with a boom, and the lava boiled, the entire cavern shaking violently. Several huge lava columns shattered, with massive rocks tumbling down into the lava. The Sword Qi Palm Imprint gradually faded away, and the two magma beasts were not killed. Their Vitality Points had dropped below one-third, and they were covered in massive sword wounds; the magma flowed like blood, rolling down. At this point, the surging magma could no longer cover their bodies, spewing out constantly. As the two magma beasts struggled to stand, the Sword Qi Stone Tower above their heads began to condense again, the immense pressure eliciting desperate roars from the beasts. As expected, theres a subsequent evolution The robot Nafibojas face showed no emotion, but its flickering eyes meticulously recorded everything it observed. Boom! With a loud noise, the Sword Qi Stone Tower pressed down on the two beasts mercilessly. Rocks rolled down, and Song Jian instantly received two system notifications. System: You have killed a level-80 Sovereign Boss Magma Beast, receiving 53,603,000 Experience Points; The two level-80 Sovereign Bosses had given more than ten million Experience Points, bringing Song Jian a step closer to level 53, but a look of disappointment crossed his face. The Magma Beasts had over a million Vitality Points left when the Sword Qi Stone Tower crushed them, not even allowing for the chance to be trapped; otherwise, Song Jians mastery of the Thousand Swords Art would have surely increased significantly. Lets go! Looking at the slowly dissipating Sword Qi Stone Tower, Song Jian said indifferently to the robot Nafiboja and took the lead towards the bodies of the magma beasts. The massive body of the Magma Beasts burned with raging flames, and huge rocks lay scattered all around, with a pile of different colored loot surrounded by the stones. Song Jian swept a glance over the spoils of war and couldnt help but sigh. None of the items emitted a purple-red glow, indicating that his luck seemed to be getting worse. Having slain two Sovereign-level BOSSes, it was disappointing not to see a single piece of epic equipment drop. Could it be that the system, seeing how easily he could take down Sovereign-level BOSSes, deliberately lowered the drop rate for epic equipment? Among the loot from the two BOSSes were three pieces of dark gold equipment which caught Song Jians eye. Two were plate armors for warriors, and one was cloth armor for mages, none of which he could use. Moreover, they required level eighty or above to equip, so he could only toss them into the guild warehouse, knowing it would likely be a long time before anyone redeemed them. What remained were some precious materials. Song Jian picked up a stone that radiated a golden light and inspected it closely, only to discover it was a Magma Crystal Core meant for earth elemental pets. A smile spread across his face. The Magma Crystal Core was an excellent item. Song Jian had come across it before, but those were only of blue quality. Now that he had found a gold-quality Magma Crystal Core, he naturally wouldnt let it go to waste. Opening the Pet Space, he gave all five gold-quality Magma Crystal Cores dropped by the two BOSSes to Gulu, his pet in the Pet Space. Watching Gulu circle around the cores eagerly as if it wanted to gobble them up in one go yet seeming afraid of burning its mouth, an amusing expression of impatience on its face, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh. These were Crystal Cores from an eighty-level Sovereign BOSS and Gulu was only at level fifty; it would take a long time to digest them. However, Gulu could no longer participate in Song Jians battles due to the level disparity, so even if it took a while to digest these cores in the Pet Space, it wouldnt matter. Closing the Pet Space interface, Song Jian picked up the rest of the dropped loot and said to the robot Nafiboya, Lets keep going. We should be getting close to the edge of the area, right? According to the map, its still over a hundred kilometers away. At our current pace, we should leave the volcanic region the day after tomorrow around this time Nafiboya said in a low voice. Song Jian nodded slightly and continued through the lava tunnels, moving onward. The underground lava tunnels crisscrossed in all directions, spreading across the whole volcanic region. If it werent for Nafiboya guiding the way, Song Jian would have been utterly lost, as the tunnels were like an intricate spiders web filled with Elite-level lava beasts. These creatures were much smaller than the lava giants, standing just over a meter tall, and were weaker, possessing the strength of only a seventieth-level Elite BOSS. However, they were numerous; sometimes an entire passage was filled with such monsters, and even with the Concealment Necklace, it was impossible to pass without a direct confrontation. Song Jian had no choice but to fight his way through the hordes, killing them off one by one to clear the passage. After hours of traversing the underground passageways, Song Jian had lost interest in killing these monsters. He would take detours whenever possible to avoid head-on conflicts with the local creatures. However, due to the presence of Nafiboya, the monsters would charge at her like mad the moment she entered their range, forcing Song Jian to exterminate them all. Song Jians level soon rose another level, reaching level fifty-three. The sheer number of monsters in the tunnels and their high levels provided him with an abundance of combat experience. He allocated the newly acquired skill point into Sword Flight Art, raising it to level six. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Song Jian continued forward, a light sound suddenly caught his ear, and a golden system notification appeared in the void before his eyes. System: Your guilds territory has expanded to cover all of Doomsday Citys land. Your city, City of Hope, is now officially recognized as a stronghold on the Nefiya Continent. The city level has been upgraded to level five! Chapter 1086 - Chapter 1086 Chapter 1088 Primordial Sea_1 Chapter 1086: Chapter 1088: Primordial Sea_1 Chapter 1086: Chapter 1088: Primordial Sea_1 Doomsday City has been entirely conquered? Song Jian was taken aback, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. This result was within his expectation. Ever since he had single-handedly cleared the largest Abyssal Instance in the city, there had been nothing to stop the alliance from unifying Doomsday City; it was just a matter of time. However, the conquest had now been accomplished at least half a month earlier than Song Jian had predicted. It seemed that in his absence from the City of Hope, Wang Qi and the others had not slacked off and had worked hard to develop it. He took out his City Lord seal, which now radiated a rich purple-golden glow. The Legendary Level City Lord seal granted Song Jian the ability to control the City of Hope anytime and anywhere, a privilege exclusive to the mayors of Level 5 cities. Previously, to handle city affairs with the City Lord seal, he had to be within the bounds of the City of Hope. So whenever Song Jian left the city for adventuring, a backlog of city matters that required the mayors approval would pile up, causing delays. Now, even if Song Jian was in the Scorching Gorge, he could manage the affairs of the City of Hope from miles away, which was much more convenient. Through the City Lord seal, a semi-transparent screen appeared before Song Jian, filled with matters that needed addressing during this timeCmostly applications for shop permits and the construction of infrastructure. After carefully reviewing them, Song Jian approved each one. These applications had all been vetted by the municipal government. Anything inappropriate would be rejected by the officials and would never appear before him. Seeing Song Jian suddenly produce a purple-gold Quality City Lord seal, the robot Nafibojas eyes began to flicker rapidly, fixating on the seal in Song Jians hand and scanning it continuously. To Song Jian, robot Nafiboja was just an NPC from an escort mission. Observing its curiosity about the City Lord seal, he paid it no mind, as the seal was a bound item and couldnt be taken or used by others. After handling the backlog of city affairs, Song Jian put away the City Lord seal. A Level 5 city, thats moderately high, with some effort, perhaps it can be promoted to a Level 7 or Level 8 high-level city Song Jian pondered, stroking his chin, But to promote it, first we must secure our foothold against the Abyssal invasion! The Abyss invasion could happen at any time, which was also why Wang Qi had hastened the unification of Doomsday Citys territory. Only a completely unified city could withstand the invasion of the Abyssal army. Who would have thought that you are actually a City Lord! robot Nafibojas voice suddenly turned into a gentle female voice, addressing Song Jian. Song Jian merely smiled and did not reply, continuing along the route provided by robot Nafiboja. By the way, do you know what Nefiya Continent is? Song Jian suddenly asked. Now that Doomsday City had been completely unified and had become a Level 5 city, it became a stronghold in the Nefiya Continent, which puzzled Song Jian. Our world is divided into three continents: Nefiya, Anqira, and Soya, Nafiboja said after a moment of silence. The three continents were once united, but the Divine Wars that erupted ten thousand years ago shattered the land into three pieces. The wars continued for thousands of years, many gods fell, and the continents gradually drifted apart. Now each continent is separated by thousands of miles of distance The land we are on is one of them, the Nefiya Continent! In fact, the ley lines of each continent have already broken. The entire continents are floating on the Primordial Sea, always at risk of collapsing. Strongholds are the pillars that support the continents. The more strongholds there are, the more stable the continent becomes. Furthermore, a city that becomes a stronghold can harness the power of the ley lines, vastly improving both its defense and production capabilities. It also gets integrated into the ley lines network, enhancing the teleportation ability between cities After the robot Nafiboja gave a detailed explanation, Song Jian nodded his head, but he hadnt yet noticed anything different. He estimated that he would probably only see the effects of the citys transformation after returning to the City of Hope. As the two conversed, they moved through the underground magma channels, and before long, they arrived at a vast expanse of Magma Lake. Gazing at the seemingly endless Magma Lake, Song Jian was dumbstruck; he had never imagined that beneath this layer of hell, there could be such a vast expanse of Magma Lake. No, this could no longer be called a lake; calling it a Magma Sea would be more fitting. Most importantly, they had reached a point where the path ended. Even if Song Jian had the ability to fly, he couldnt possibly cross such a vast Magma Sea. Did you take a wrong turn? Song Jian couldnt help but ask as he looked at the churning Magma Sea before him. This is the only passage out of the underground area Nafiboja said in a low voice. She walked to the edge of the Magma Sea, bent down, picked up a gear-like metal part from the ground, and revealed a sorrowful expression in her eyes: Once you leave here, you can enter the edge of the Scorching Gorge What exactly is this place? Song Jian couldnt help asking. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is the source of many volcanic eruptions, and it is also the most dangerous place in the entire volcanic region Nafiboja turned her head to look at Song Jian and said, This is also the lair of the Flame King, the Primordial Sea! What, the lair of the Flame King? Song Jian shuddered. Everyone knew that the Flame King was a King Level boss that had existed for thousands of years, at the pinnacle of Level 120, far surpassing the might of ordinary King Level bosses. Song Jian might be able to exhaust a newly promoted King Level boss using various trump cards, but against a boss like the Flame King who was halfway to Legendary Level, he would not be able to deal with him alone. To hunt the Flame King, at least a large team of a hundred people was needed, and each member of the team had to be at the pinnacle of Level 120 and at least third-grade combat power to stand a chance. You mean, we have to cross this Primordial Sea and kill the Flame King in order to leave? Song Jian widened his eyes and said, Then why didnt we just go overland from the start? At least going overland would be faster! All along the way, Song Jian had already realized that not only was the underground passage narrow and difficult to navigate, but it also had several times more monsters than on the surface. Since they were bound to encounter the Flame King sooner or later, it would be better to go directly through the cluster of volcanoes on the surface, which would also be faster. On the surface, every step you take would be under attack from the Flame King; I fear you wouldnt make it a kilometer before being killed by the Flame King. Its true body is hidden in this Primordial Sea, and on the surface, we simply have no way to deal with it, but here Nafiboja glanced around and said, Its not as terrifying as you imagine! PS: Thank you to Book Fan 20200221155143624 for the tip of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1087 - Chapter 1087 Chapter 1089 The Closest to Success_1 Chapter 1087: Chapter 1089: The Closest to Success_1 Chapter 1087: Chapter 1089: The Closest to Success_1 The Primordial Sea would occasionally spout a magma stream that shot out like a column reaching to the sky, bursting forth from the pathways high in the rock walls, before slowly dispersing and fading away, causing waves to ripple through the Primordial Sea. This above is the most dangerous dense volcanic cluster of this volcanic region, with almost constant eruptions every few minutes. Aside from lava beasts, there is no other life that can survive up there Nafiboja, the robot, glanced at Song Jian and said, Even flying wont get us across; this is the only way to pass! What can we do now? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wait! Nafiboja, the robot, said: Theres a three-hour dormant period at night in the Primordial Sea. We can safely cross then As she spoke, Nafiboja forcefully pinched the gear she had picked up, a gloomy expression crossing her face. The two of them waited patiently. After what seemed like a long time, the roiling magma of the Primordial Sea began to calm, and no more Lava Fire Columns burst forth from the sea. The entire sea of lava seemed to be slowly lowering. Get ready, the dormant period is nearly upon us. Remember, no flying Nafiboja turned to look at Song Jian, warning him. Not fly? Then how do we get across? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. While Song Jian was still confused, the sea level of the Primordial Sea began to speed up its descent, exposing stone pillars over ten meters in diameter, resembling islands in the great sea. Nafiboja was the first to jump toward the nearest island. The scorching magma had not yet completely retreated, and instantly, a wisp of blue smoke rose from the robots feet, but it didnt seem to care, continuing to jump toward the next closest island. System: You are too far from the escort target. Please return to its side as soon as possible, or the mission will fail! Song Jian frowned and could only follow in Nafibojas footsteps, jumping across the pillars scattered throughout the Primordial Sea. After what felt like a long time of jumping, Song Jian looked back and could no longer see the shore they started from. All around were thick stone pillars, and boiling magma below them. Huh, whats that? Song Jian suddenly spotted a treasure chest emitting a purple-red glow, seventeen or eighteen pillars away to his left front. The chest sat quietly on a pillar, waiting to be opened. An epic treasure chest Song Jians heart stirred, ready to go and open the chest, but Nafiboja suddenly turned back and said to him, If you try to unlock that chest, well both die here, there isnt enough time! Song Jian was stunned, watching as Nafiboja turned back and continued to jump forward. He sighed and followed behind. An epic treasure chest, opening it would take at least fifteen minutes, and thats if it isnt locked. If it is locked, even with the Key of Oblivion, the opening would still require at least twenty minutes or even half an hour. The dormant period of the Primordial Sea is only three hours long, and they could not afford the delay. Song Jian continued leaping forward and soon, he saw more and more items haphazardly strewn upon the surrounding stone pillarsCprecious various ores, as well as equipment radiating dark gold and purplish-red light. All these items were far away from Song Jian, each embedded into the stone pillars, with only a third or even less of them visible, tempting those who laid eyes upon them. Song Jian knew these items were real but also understood that if he went to get one, he would surely want a second, a third, and then remain forever in the Primordial Sea, trapped in the illusion of just one last item. Soon, the robot Nafiboja suddenly stopped. Song Jian hopped over in two leaps and asked, Why have you stopped? The robot Nafiboja stood still, staring straight ahead. Following its gaze, Song Jian saw at the edge of this island, a damaged robot lay there, its synthetic human skin long burned to ash, revealing the metallic skeleton underneath. In fact, from this damaged robot, only some of the harder metallic skeletons remained; the rest had been destroyed in the magma. Solidified lava clung to the skeleton, indicating it had been there for quite a long time. This, this is Song Jians brow furrowed slightly; he remembered the robot wreckage he had seen upon entering the tunnel. This is Nafiboja model two hundred and seven, probably the one that ventured the farthest out Nafiboja looked up at Song Jian and said, For hundreds of years, Ive issued escort missions to three hundred seventy-eight people who entered the Trial Tower, but not a single one completed it. They were all top-ranked adventurers on the killing leaderboard Song Jians heart chilled. In fact, deep down, he already knew the answerCthe escort mission wasnt his first, but he hoped it would be the last. Lets move quickly, theres not much time left Nafiboja glanced once more at the wreckage at her feet, then with a strong leap, jumped to the next small island across. After an indeterminate amount of time, Song Jian suddenly spotted a thin line ahead, much like the edge of a coastline. A smile of joy quickly spread across his face as he pointed forward and shouted, Nafiboja, do you see that? Is that the other side? Nafiboja did not reply, instead speeding up her leaps. Suddenly, Song Jian heard the sound of churning lava beneath the stone pillars growing nearer. Looking down, he saw the lava, which had been a dozen meters below the surface of the pillars, starting to rise slowly. Is the three-hour mark approaching so soon? Song Jian was startled. The latency period was ending, and soon the island he stood on would be covered by lava. How can it be so fast! Song Jians mind raced, and his pace quickened involuntarily, but their speed was still no match for the rising lava. With the other shore in sight, the lava had already reached the edges of the pillars, spreading across their surfaces. With each leap, they could only tread on the magma as they ran forward. Song Jians Vitality Points began to drop slowly, each leap inflicting about five or six hundred points of damage. Meanwhile, Nafibojas feet, now exposed metal skeletons, lost all semblance of sensor-like mechanical nerves. Her speed significantly reduced, she limped slowly through the lava. They were less than five hundred meters away from the opposite shore. This should be the closest Ive been to success Nafiboja murmured to herself. Sparks burst from the joints of her legs as her movements slowed down. Eventually, having lost all power, she collapsed into the magma with a heavy kneel. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1088 - Chapter 1088 Chapter 1090 King of Flames_1 Chapter 1088: Chapter 1090: King of Flames_1 Chapter 1088: Chapter 1090: King of Flames_1 Gazing at the opposite bank not far away, the robot Nafiboja showed a deep sense of regret in its eyes. This was the closest it had ever come to success, just needing to cross the Primordial Sea to reach the other side, where no existence could threaten it anymore. Unfortunately, its legs had stopped responding, no longer able to support its body. Just as it was about to crash heavily into the lava, a dark shadow swept across from above, grabbing its neck and yanking it out of the lava. Glancing at Song Jian behind it, with Flame Light Wings flickering, the robot Nafiboja couldnt help but say, I remember warning you, in this Primordial Sea, you shouldnt use your flight ability. Itll attract the Flame King Attracting the Flame King doesnt necessarily mean well die, but if we dont use the flight ability, youll definitely die here! Song Jian cut off Nafiboja before it could finish. Youre still thinking about completing the escort mission? Heh Nafiboja, with a mocking smile on its face, continued, Among the three hundred and seventy-nine escort missions, youve come the closest to success. You should be proud, but to complete this mission might cost you your life. You have no idea how terrifying the Flame King is Are you saying this escort mission has no chance of success? Song Jian asked, gazing down at Nafiboja as sparks flew off its body. Current success rate, 0.28% laughed the robot Nafiboja, Next time, I will further improve the running and jumping capabilities of my legs Before Nafiboja could finish, the lava in the Primordial Sea suddenly began to churn violently, and a muffled roar, faintly audible from within the lava, reached them. The Flame King has been alerted to our presence, you wont be able to escape Nafiboja fell silent for a moment, then sighed and said, Initially, you had the chance to leave this place. What a pity At that moment, Song Jian was less than three hundred meters away from the opposite shore of the Primordial Sea, but soon he felt a spine-chilling threat emanating from the sea of lava beneath him. Thud thud thud~ One after another, thick arms emerged from the churning lava, reaching for him. These arms looked nearly identical, with blackish-brown wrinkled skin layered one above the other, covered by a thick layer of keratin tissue. Three fingers had evolved into bone blades, glinting with a metallic chill; the scorching lava trickled down the wrinkled skin and keratin tissue, making them resemble the arms of demons. The arms moved deceptively fast, and in front of them, Song Jian seemed like a desperately dodging mosquito. The giant waves of lava lifted by the arms made him feel like he had nowhere to escape to. You wont get away. The current attack strength is less than one-tenth of the Flame Kings power. When it fully awakens, theres no chance youll escape! said Nafiboja, its legs already useless and its body intermittently sparking, in a mechanical voice, Leave me behind, and you could move a bit faster. While its not fully awake yet, you still have a chance to leap away. Forget about completing the escort mission, you have no chance this time Shut up! Song Jian shouted as he raised his hand, and the Sky-breaking Sword appeared in his palm, swinging at the arm reaching for him. A golden sword light spread forth, fiercely slicing a nearly one-meter-long gash into the arm, from which scalding dark red blood sprayed out. A muffled scream rose from beneath the lava as the severed arm trembled violently, flailing about uncontrollably in every direction. The more damage you cause it, the quicker it will awaken the robot Nafiboja continued to say. I said, Shut up! If you cant offer any better suggestions and only know how to throw cold water on everything, then please shut your mouth! Song Jian appeared somewhat irritated. He wasnt adept at aerial combat, and with his left hand out of commission, wielding the Sky-breaking Sword with only one hand limited him to 70% of his strength. Most importantly, these arms in front of him werent even the Flame Kings true bodyCwithout a target to lock onto, he couldnt even deploy the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. The way forward was completely blocked by a dense thicket of flailing arms. At a glance, there were at least a hundred arms obstructing his path, making it impossible for even the Flame Light Wings dodging capabilities to navigate through them. Since you wont show your true self, Ill force you out, Thousand Swords Art! With a swing of his right hand, hundreds of Spirit Swords flew towards the thick mass of arms. In no time, a series of violent explosions thundered, and dozens of arms were severed, falling into the seething magma below. Without activating the Red Lotus Sword Array, the ordinary Thousand Swords Art wasnt particularly effective. Song Jian dodged the oncoming arms while waiting for the cooldown of the Thousand Swords Art ability. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An arm of the Flame King formed into a fist and smashed toward Song Jian, who swiftly fanned his Flame Light Wings and cast the Mysterious Moonlight Sword on another arm. His figure turned into a streak of light, dodging the attack. In the moment he was about to pierce another arm, Song Jian immediately cancelled the skill and rapidly retreated. Boom! A loud explosion erupted, making the Primordial Sea within a radius of dozens of meters suddenly boil, the rolling magma gushing upwards and splattering a large area, enveloping Song Jian inside it. Crack, crack~ A series of intense breaking sounds rang out as the robot Nafibojas body began to crack open, its torso tearing into palm-sized fragments that slowly fell into the magma. In the end, only a head remained, which Song Jian caught in his hand. Song Jians heart sank, and he quickly opened the mission panel to check. The escort mission had not failed, much to his relief. Its most critical part must be the head. As long as I can get it out of Scorching Gorge, that should count as completing the mission, although the completion rating wont be too high Song Jian thought to himself. He tried to put the head into his inventory slot, but a system prompt said it couldnt be stored in the inventory. He had no choice but to give up and tightly grasped it in his hand. This fiery outburst cost Song Jian over 2,000 Vitality Points, leaving him with a Burning condition that drained 230 Vitality Points per second for thirty seconds; Song Jian took out a potion from his inventory to remove negative effects and quickly swallowed it, dispelling the Burning condition, then continued to launch attacks on the arms with the Thousand Swords Art. Soon, dozens of the Flame Kings arms were severed by Song Jian and dropped into the magma, but even more arms emerged, waving within hundreds of meters all around, shrinking the space available for Song Jian to dodge even further. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw a gigantic eye emerge on the surface of the Primordial Sea beneath him. The eye was over thirty meters long with a large pupil in the center that emitted a gloomy light, staring intently at Song Jian as he flew and dodged in the air, like a beast eyeing its prey. Chapter 1089 - Chapter 1089 Chapter 1091 Tentacles_1 Chapter 1089: Chapter 1091: Tentacles_1 Chapter 1089: Chapter 1091: Tentacles_1 Song Jian saw the giant eye within the magma and was also startled; if the eye was this enormous, how colossal must the body of the Flame King be? Without time to think further, Song Jian swung his sword toward the surface of the lake. At this moment, Thousand Swords Art was still on cooldown, so this sword attack was merely ordinary Sword Qi, though it still carried the effect of Sword Qi shaping form. A massive platinum tiger roared as it charged towards the surface of the Magma Lake, colliding with the giant eye amidst howls, and a critical damage figure of over ten thousand points floated up from the surface of the Primordial Sea, causing hundreds of meters around to explode with a thunderous boom as if countless depth charges had been dropped. A colossal figure slowly floated up from within the magma, and Song Jians body shuddered. He quickly tried to flee from the area shrouded by the dark shadow beneath his feet. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom, boom, boom~ A thick, fiery tornado rose from the surface of the Primordial Sea. The fire tornado was more than fifty meters in diameter and over a hundred meters tall, standing before Song Jian like a skyscraper. The body of this fire tornado was covered in countless black and brown tentacles that continuously extended and contracted, dense and numerous enough to make it somewhat nauseating to behold. The Flame King had fully awakened, blocking Song Jians path forward. One swollen, angry eye focused on Song Jian in midair, exuding a crushing pressure that seemed to solidify the surrounding air. Song Jian felt like a bug trapped in sap, the pressure from all sides making him feel powerless to struggle. Is this the strength of a third-order combat power peak, a level 120 King Boss? There was a trace of bitterness on Song Jians face, but it was too early to give up. With a thought, a clear sound of a dragons roar echoed. A shadow of an Eastern Giant Dragon appeared on the surface of Song Jians body, enveloping his entire figure with claws bared and teeth showing. Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body! This was Song Jians trump card, an ability he wouldnt use unless it was absolutely necessary. The shadow of the Azure Dragon floated beside Song Jian, moving vigorously. At first glance, one might think it was a real dragon, while Song Jians own figure seemed somewhat insignificant in comparison. Song Jians Vitality Points surged slightly, and the speed of his Vitality Point regeneration increased significantly. Most importantly, Song Jian had mastered the power of withering. Pointing towards the Flame King, a grey Qi shot out like a slender arrow, striking the massive body of the Flame King. The scorching red flames instantly gained a layer of pale grey aura, significantly reducing the Flame Kings speed; In reality, the Flame Kings body was enormous, and the fiery tornado that emerged from the Primordial Sea was clearly not its entire body. Countless tentacles kept reaching out from the bottom of the Primordial Sea. Its movement speed was already slow, but it had too many arms. These tentacles occupied an area of several hundred meters, leaving no chance for Song Jian, who planned to escape to the other side. Only by slowing down these tentacles did he have the opportunity to weave through them. Observing the arms that suddenly slowed down, Song Jian glanced at the Sky-breaking Sword in his right hand, his mind racing: If I use Sword Flight Art, could I fly through these arms? It was known that Sword Flight Art was incredibly fast, far quicker than Steel Feather Wings or Flame Light Wings, but it had a flaw: while it was extremely fast in straight-line flight, it was not adept at close-range maneuvers. Using Sword Flight Art amidst hundreds of the Flame Kings arms could likely result in a collision with one of them. However, with a 35% reduction in the speed of the arms movements, Song Jian, being cautious, should be able to avoid such a scenario. The only drawback was that while using Sword Flight Art, Song Jian would be completely unable to attack, as he had only one sword. Damn it. After this mission is over, I must find myself a flying sword! gritted Song Jian with determination: I swear! The effect of the Withering Power lasted only a minute. Song Jian thought for less than a second and decided to take the risk! The Sky-breaking Sword automatically flew beneath Song Jians feet, and he rushed forward as if riding on a jet-propelled skateboard. Arms reached out towards Song Jian, but their speed had significantly decreased, looking as if an aged elder was weakly attempting to swat away the incessantly buzzing flies in front of him. Fifteen degrees to the left front, be careful to dodge that arm nearby Ascend thirty degrees and fly ten meters, pass through between the two arms in front As Song Jian charged into these arms, the robot head he held in his left hand, Nafiboja, suddenly spoke up. It too had noticed the anomaly, and through extensive calculations, directed Song Jian on how to dodge the oncoming arms. Every time, the robot Nafiboja predicted the movements of the arms about three seconds in advance, giving Song Jian ample reaction time, which made passing through these arms much easier. Three hundred meters, two hundred meters, one hundred meters Song Jian was getting closer and closer to the opposite shore of the Primordial Sea. The eyes of the robot Nafibojas head gleamed brighter and brighter, displaying a number that constantly changed. This number represented the probability of successfully crossing the Primordial Sea, and it was steadily increasing. Eighty meters, fifty meters, thirty meters Song Jians Sword Qi Value continued to deplete as he made slight directional changes among the arms ablaze with flames. The Sword Flight Art was too fast; if the direction changed too drastically while flying, he could easily crash headfirst into the Primordial Sea or bump into the arms beside him. The arms, covered with wrinkles and scales, bore palm-sized suction cups on their surface. Any collision would lead to being firmly sucked in by these suction cups, making escape impossible. Twenty meters, ten meters, five meters The opposite shore of the Primordial Sea was now within reach when suddenly, three tentacles as thick as an adults arm sprang from the bottom of the sea, with incredible speed. These smaller tentacles didnt seem to be affected by the Withering Power. Song Jian couldnt react in time before they tightly coiled around his right leg, pulling him forcefully toward the seas bottom. Song Jians heart sank. He swung his left hand forward violently, throwing the remaining head of the robot Nafiboja to the opposite shore. Watching the robotic head smash onto the rocks, sparking a big cluster of sparks and rolling several meters before halting, he felt a wave of relief. But soon, Song Jians attention was captured by the three tentacles continuously pulling at him. Their strength wasnt great; at least they couldnt utterly overpower Song Jian and drag him into the magma of the Primordial Sea. If these were the Flame Kings tentacles, I wouldnt possibly have any strength to resist Thoughts raced through Song Jians mind, and he immediately realized that although the Primordial Sea was the Flame Kings lair, it certainly contained more than just this one BOSS. Song Jian slashed his sword at the three tentacles, which felt as elastic as rubber and difficult to cut quickly. The duration of the Withering Power was also running out, and although the tentacles couldnt pull him into the Primordial Sea, he couldnt break free for the moment. With that thought, Song Jian gritted his teeth and activated the Flame Light Wings, plunging down toward the Primordial Sea. Soon, his figure was submerged by the seas magma. Chapter 1090 - Chapter 1090 Chapter 1092 The Opposite Shore_1 Chapter 1090: Chapter 1092: The Opposite Shore_1 Chapter 1090: Chapter 1092: The Opposite Shore_1 The magma surged beneath the Primordial Sea, and Song Jians perception was suppressed to its limits, only allowing him to see about two to three meters around him. Submerged in the magma, Song Jian was losing over a hundred Vitality Points per second, and it was only due to his exceptional resistance to fire that he could endure this. A player of ordinary second-tier Combat Power would probably not last more than ten seconds before perishing. According to the rate at which Song Jian was losing health, he could hold on for at least five minutes before succumbing to fatal injuries. Only after actively entering the magma did Song Jian realize that beneath the Primordial Sea were not just the Flame King but also countless lava monsters resembling octopuses, large and small. These magma olms ranged from level sixty to eighty and had six tentacles akin to those of the Flame Kings arms. Their tentacles were soft like whips yet could instantly solidify into structures as sharp as bone blades, slashing and cutting at their targets. Song Jian was caught by a level sixty magma olm, and nearby, two other level sixty magma olms were rapidly closing in on him. Struggling to exert much force in the magma, Song Jian could only hold onto the magma olms tentacle with his left hand while swinging the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely with his right, severing it. At the same time, he had a thought and a clone identical to himself appeared in the magma, unleashing the Thousand Swords Art upon the other two approaching magma olms. Although Song Jians Sword Shadow Clone was at the fourth level, it was not capable of defeating two sixty-level monsters. Song Jian only hoped it could delay them for a few seconds. Additionally, the Sword Shadow Clone took even greater damage from the magma, losing seven to eight hundred Vitality Points each time. With its health, it could only last about thirty seconds. Song Jian had only hacked a few times before the magma olm binding him let out a shriek, swiftly retracting three of its tentacles. In the magma, strands of dark red blood flowed out, which upon contact with the magma turned to gas and bubbled up to the surface. The same magma olm seemed to have sustained severe injuries, struggling and thrashing in the magma. Moments later, it actively discarded the injured tentacle, akin to a lizard shedding its tail. Song Jian immediately realized that, after all, the magma olms were still considered biological creatures, unlike the Flame King. The Flame King had evolved into a half-flesh, half-elemental creature, actually possessing more elemental structure than flesh in its body. If it were to fully transform into an elemental creature, Song Jian guessed that it could break through the 120-level barrier, reaching the peak of third-tier Combat Power and entering the Legendary Realm. Now, still being of flesh and blood, the magma olms were highly resistant to fire and could survive in the magma. However, once injured, the flowing blood still suffered damage from the magma. The magma olm, which had deliberately severed one of its tentacles, held a deep wariness of Song Jian, or more precisely, of the Sky-breaking Sword in Song Jians hand, which had penetrated its defenses. After swimming slowly in front of Song Jian for two seconds, it turned and fled toward the distance, clearly not intending to engage in a fight to the death with Song Jian any further. As Song Jian watched the retreating figure of the magma olm, a wave of inexplicable emotion surged inside him. He felt that this magma olm seemed to possess intelligence not inferior to that of an average human. Usually, monsters have no concept of fleeing; a fight means a fight to the death, with retreat not an option. Only some powerful bosses or humanoid monsters would trigger an escape mechanism when their Vitality Points dropped below ten percent. However, a monster that could assess the strength of its opponent and swiftly escape early in the fight, like this one, was something Song Jian had seldom encountered. On the other hand, the two magma olms on the other side seemed quite different from the one facing Song Jian. Although the Shadow Clones Thousand Swords Art was cast by only one, the dozens of Spirit Swords slashing down inflicted significant injuries on several of the olms tentacles. Boiling steam erupted en masse, and damage numbers popped up above the two magma olms heads, indicating that the injuries sustained in the magma dealt even more damage than the Thousand Swords Art from the clone. But these two magma olms did not flee; instead, they charged desperately at the Sword Shadow Clone, fighting furiously and causing the surrounding magma to churn continuously. Just then, Song Jian suddenly spotted a blurry shadow swiftly rushing toward him from a distance. Upon closer inspection, it was actually a tentacle of the Flame King. Clearly, after his fall into the Primordial Sea, the Flame King had not ceased its attack; inside the Primordial Sea was where the Flame King truly dominated. Song Jians heart sank. Once caught by the tentacle, a continuous stream of them would follow. The tentacles of the Flame King were not to be compared with those of a lava gnome; a single one was equivalent to a boss at the overlord level. Hum~ With a soft buzz, the Flame Light Wings fluttered, and Song Jians figure shot upward like an arrow. He suddenly realized that in the magma, the Flame Light Wings seemed to be able to absorb the fiery energy from the magma, nearly doubling his speed. This was a delightful surprise for Song Jian. To a third party observer, it would appear as if Song Jian had been pulled into the Primordial Sea and then, after a dozen seconds or so, burst forth at even greater speed. By now, Song Jian was less than ten meters away from the opposite shore. With the boost from his Flame Light Wings doubling his speed, he leaped onto the rocks on the other side in the blink of an eye, snatching the robot Nafibojas head along the way and dashing forward without looking back. Behind him, rumbling noises followed as dozens of the Flame Kings tentacles viciously smashed into the rock wall, causing debris to fly and the ground to fracture with huge cracks everywhere as if the earth itself was splitting. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As if there was some prohibition, once Song Jian had moved away from the Primordial Sea, the Flame King instantly lost interest in him, roaring and bellowing in the Primordial Sea, its numerous arms flailing wildly in the air, a terrifying sight to behold. Song Jian looked back with a hint of regret. This was a level one hundred and twenty, third-tier peak King Level BOSS. If he could take it down, Song Jian was certain there was a high chance of obtaining epic equipment, and possibly not just one piece but also Legendary Level equipment, second only to divine artifacts. The thought of this made Song Jian itch with desire; after all, he had defeated King Level BOSSes before. Its a pity that the Flame King is too powerful, and the Primordial Sea is its lair. Battling it here is truly unwise. Even if I wanted to hunt it, I would have to find a way to lure it out of the Primordial Sea Song Jian wore a look of regret, shook his head, and quickly ran off into the distance. You actually did it The robot Nafibojas head was caved in significantly, and sparks were continuously flying out from some connections in the skull. Even the simulated skin on its face was torn off a small piece, it seemed that the throw from Song Jian earlier had also caused it considerable damage, but Nafiboja could accept all of this, since it had tried more than three hundred times without a single success in crossing the Primordial Sea. Remember to have the mission reward ready, we should be close to the edge of the Scorching Gorge by now Song Jian said with a smile as he glanced at Nafibojas mechanical head and walked towards the front. Chapter 1091 - Chapter 1091 Chapter 1093 Ambush_1 Chapter 1091: Chapter 1093 Ambush_1 Chapter 1091: Chapter 1093 Ambush_1 Having crossed the Primordial Sea, Song Jian followed the guidance of the robot Nafiboja and entered another passage. It was only then that Song Jian realized there were innumerable tunnel entrances on the other side of the Primordial Sea. These entrances didnt look naturally formed, but rather as if they were excavated by giant earthworms. Almost every entrance looked identical, and without the guidance of the robot Nafiboja, Song Jian might have had no choice but to use a Town Return Scroll to leave without accomplishing anything. These passageways on the Primordial Sea side were even darker. At least in the previous tunnels, there were many precious ores emitting glow, which allowed for barely sufficient visibility to walk. Combined with the light emitted by the robot Nafiboja, Song Jian had made it to the Primordial Sea with no difficulty. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, the tunnel was pitch-black, bereft of any luminance, and the robot Nafiboja was left with only a head. To conserve energy, it had automatically entered a power-saving mode, only offering guidance at crucial intersections and otherwise shutting down its power. It appeared no different from an abandoned, broken robot head. Despite the darkness surrounding him, this wasnt much of an issue for Song Jian. His vertical eye at the center of his forehead slowly opened, revealing a clear picture of his surroundings within his mind. The vertical eye had powerful dark vision, enabling him to see clearly even without a trace of light. After wandering in the dark for over two days, Song Jian had grown almost numb when finally a light the size of a fingernail appeared in front of him. He was instantly invigorated and stumbled toward the light. Soon, what was initially a light no bigger than a fingernail became a cave entrance over two meters in diameter. Standing at the entrance, Song Jian closed his eyes; being in darkness for so long then suddenly exposed to bright light was overwhelming even for him with his robust physique. He could only gradually adapt to the surrounding environment. After a while, Song Jian slowly opened his eyes. The soft glow, still a bit painful, made him involuntarily tear up. At that moment, the robot Nafiboja also slowly opened its eyes. Seeing that they had left the underground and returned to the surface, Nafibojas face unconsciously showed a trace of excitement. However, due to the excitement, sparks started to emerge from the seams of Nafibojas skull. We have now entered the edge of the Scorching Gorge region; this area only has monsters of level sixty and does not harbor King Level monsters. Even the number of monsters at the Dominion Level is very few the robot Nafiboja said, In at most three or four hours, you can reach the edge of the Scorching Gorge on foot. However, the Scorching Gorge is now enveloped by the Slaughter Light Curtain. To leave, well need another method! Upon hearing this, Song Jians eyebrows shot up, and he asked in disbelief, Cant you directly teleport the trial participants from the trial tower out of the Scorching Gorge? The emergence of the Slaughter Light Curtain should also be related to the trial tower, right? Cant you handle a mere Slaughter Light Curtain? If my body were intact, I could naturally open a small light curtain portal Nafiboja said calmly, but my body is now damaged more than 80 percent. If it werent for your timely exit, in a maximum of two more hours, I would have completely shut down. But now I can continue guiding you away with the solar energy conversion system Alright, how should we proceed now? Song Jian said somewhat helplessly. He was not at all familiar with the region of the Scorching Gorge. If it wasnt for Nafibojas guidance underground earlier, he would have probably got lost long ago in the spiderweb-like tunnels. The robot Nafiboja didnt answer directly but fell silent for a while. Its two eyes began to flicker ceaselessly, as if it was communicating with the trial tower. After half an hour, a clear look of joy surfaced on Nafibojas face but quickly faded. It eyes emitted a light forming a hologram, on which a translucent screen appeared, displaying a map marked with a clear green route. Follow this route, and about thirty kilometers from here, theres an Ancient Altar. You can cross the Slaughter Light Curtain from there and leave the Scorching Gorge, Nafiboja finished speaking, held the holographic map for a few seconds to allow Song Jian to memorize the route, then retracted the map. Before that, you need to hunt down ten monsters of at least Elite Level and obtain their cores. Only then can we activate the altar to transport us out! Nafiboja continued. Its not that hard Song Jian nodded and said, hunting a level 60 Elite monster was not a very difficult thing for him. Carrying Nafibojas mechanical head, Song Jian hurried towards the location of the Ancient Altar. Unfortunately, the spider mount had been killed by the tentacles of the Flame King; otherwise, with the spider mounts speed, it would have taken only a little more than half an hour to reach the destination. The pet store in the City of Hope should have a way to resurrect pet mounts, but every time a pet mount dies, its aptitude drops a bit. Thankfully, the spider mount is of golden quality, so dying once isnt a big problem, but if it dies a few more times and the aptitude drops too low, then there may be no need to train it anymore Song Jian thought to himself. This spider mount possessed a top-tier devouring talent that allowed it to consume the bodies of monsters to increase its own level, sparing players the effort of nurturing it. It was a premium existence among mounts, but if it died too often resulting in a significant drop in aptitude, then, despite having a top-tier devouring talent, there would likely be few who would be willing to buy it. Guided by Nafiboja, Song Jian quickly arrived at a valley that looked very desolate, with almost no vegetation, just dry stones and gravel, and moss struggling to grow on the ground. A gust of wind blew, raising clouds of dust, and the air was filled with a pungent smell. The destination indicated by Nafibojas map was here, but the exact location of the Ancient Altar required some searching by Song Jian himself. Fortunately, the area was open, and it didnt take Song Jian long to discover the remnants of a broken Magic Array amidst a pile of jumbled rocks. After clearing the stones covering the Magic Array, Song Jian looked at the nearly three to four meters area of the array, his expression turning sour. The Magic Array in front of him looked like a childs scribbling, with chaotic lines stained with dark brown traces that resembled the pattern of dried blood, making the whole array seem dubious and unreliable. Is this the Ancient Altar you said can teleport us out? Song Jian lifted the head of the android Nafiboja and pointed at the Magic Array in front of him. Yes, you only need to place ten cores into the grooves at the nodes of the Magic Array to activate it and leave this place! The robot Nafiboja opened her eyes and took a look at the Magic Array, confirmed it, then slowly closed her eyes again. Song Jian sighed. Although he felt it was somewhat unreliable, he decided to follow the instructions of the robot Nafiboja. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly felt a burning pain in the region of his heart, and a chilling terror crept up his neck. Damn, its an ambush! The thought instantly flashed through Song Jians mind. At that time, he had no chance to dodge. A roaring sound was heard by his ears as a sniper bullet, burning with flames, shot towards him. Chapter 1092 - Chapter 1092 Chapter 1094 Sniper_1 Chapter 1092: Chapter 1094 Sniper_1 Chapter 1092: Chapter 1094 Sniper_1 Boom! With a loud blast that made Song Jians ears buzz, he turned his head to see that less than a meter away, the Moon Essence Wheel had exploded into a splendid burst of light, shattered instantly by a sniper bullet. Song Jian was astonished. The Moon Essence Wheel, an epic skill weapon formed by the condensation of all his Sword Qi, was hardly inferior to epic weapons. Yet such a weapon was blown apart by a bullet from a distant sniper. Without the Moon Essence Wheel, even if he had been at full health, he would have likely been severely injured by that shot. After all, no matter how strong he was, his body couldnt possibly be as tough as the material of an epic weapon. A glint of light flashed across the distant cliffCan apparent reflection from the snipers scope. Instinctively, Song Jian cast the Thousand Swords Art in that direction, and immediately hundreds of Spirit Swords rocketed out, enveloping a fifty- to sixty-meter radius of the opposite cliff. At the same time, Song Jian nimbly took cover in a shadowy spot. The valley was not large, and the surrounding area was barren with almost nowhere to hide. Even if he hid behind a rock, the sniper rifles power from that previous shot was likely strong enough to penetrate the stone and harm him. Rumbles thundered from the distant cliff, nearly leveling the top. The Thousand Swords Art had a range of over a thousand meters, and the sniper was estimated to be between eight hundred to a thousand meters away. However, Song Jian didnt receive a system notification of a successful kill for a long while, suggesting the enemy had left their original position after delivering that lethal shot. Damn it, why is there someone sniping at me here? Song Jians brows furrowed in frustration. At this time, most adventurers who entered the Scorching Gorge had already gone into the trial tower. Those wandering outside were mostly monsters. But what kind of monster could deliver such a terrifying fatal shot? Sword Qi Value recovered quickly. He had not planned to consolidate the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation this time, mainly because he could not lock onto the distant target. Otherwise, by directly using the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he wouldnt have had to hide like a rat in this dark corner. Looking at the broken altar not far away, Song Jian grew anxious. As the opponent continued to stay out of sight, he had no way to counterattack. Once his Sword Qi Value was restored, Song Jian quickly formed another Moon Essence Wheel. Now, he finally realized the true benefit of this skill. The Moon Essence Wheel had a reaction speed beyond his expectations. Without it, the flaming sniper bullet would have struck him the instant he heard the gunshot. The greatest effect of the Moon Essence Wheel isnt in assisting attacks, but in defense A realization dawned on Song Jian. All was silent around him. Song Jian remained motionless, waiting for his Sword Qi Value to recover, keeping the Moon Essence Wheel almost touching his body surface. The enemy was beyond his sensory range, and he knew they were also likely scanning the surroundings with a sniper scope, seeking his silhouette. If he showed any weakness, a fatal shot like the previous one would surely come again. Song Jian was aware that this was a test of patience between the two of them. Whoever lost their cool and exposed their position first would find themselves at a disadvantage and would likely be taken down by the opponent. After more than ten minutes, Song Jians Sword Qi Value had long since recovered. The frustration in his heart surged; he couldnt wait any longer. His opponents condition seemed far better than his. If the waiting game continued, Song Jians impatience might cloud his judgment, diminishing his chances of winning. With a thought, an exact duplicate of Song Jian appeared beside him. As soon as the Sword Shadow Clone was formed, it immediately deployed the Moon Essence Wheel, creating a perfect copy of the skill next to the clone. The Sword Shadow Clone swiftly bolted from the dark corner, heading towards the valley exit. The valley wasnt big, and once out of it, even the most powerful sniper couldnt possibly prevent his escape. The Sword Shadow Clone was a diversion; yet, Song Jians gaze remained fixed on the opposite cliff. He didnt intend to flee, he planned to counterattack! Boom! A flash of fire erupted on the opposite cliff, and Song Jians eyes brightened. His steel wings spread open fiercely, and his figure shot toward the cliff like an arrow. A sniper, shrouded in black fabric with only two eyes exposed, was aiming through the scope at the constantly running Sword Shadow Clone. He saw that strange moon wheel, which continuously orbited him, once again collide with the sniper bullet at the moment it neared the target, then burst into a blaze, like a splendid firework. But this time, after shattering the Moon Essence Wheel, the sniper bullet didnt scatter; instead, it shot straight toward its target, penetrating the targets shoulder and causing him to fall to the ground. Success! The sniper ejected the spent cartridge mechanically and quickly loaded another bullet. As long as the target was not killed, the sniper would not cease the assault. As he continued to aim at the Sword Shadow Clone, he suddenly felt an intense threat enveloping him, as if he were a frog under a snakes gaze, his muscles tensing involuntarily. Exposed! The snipers eyes immediately left the scope and looked forward. Indeed, in mid-air, Song Jian, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, was rapidly approaching his position. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian locked onto the sniper hiding behind a massive boulder at the first instance, ready to cast the Thousand Swords Art, but suddenly saw the attackers body blur, giving off ripples like water waves, and effortlessly breaking free from his perceptive lock. Huh? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. This was the first time he encountered such a technique that could instantly break free from his sensory lock. This method or skill piqued Song Jians curiosity. Its known that players attack skills are generally divided into two types. One is the targeted skill like the Thousand Swords Art that Song Jian previously cast, where a location is specified, and the skill is unleashed toward it. The target can dodge at any time, and as long as the dodge is quicker than the skills release, such a skill poses no threat to them. The other type is the auto-aiming lock-on ability, like the Mages Frost Arrow. No matter how fast you run or how tricky your evasive angle may be, the Frost Arrow will still hit you. But the enemy Song Jian was facing possessed the ability to instantly remove skill locks, which appeared to be somewhat troublesome to handle. If he couldnt use his perception to lock on, Song Jian wouldnt be able to unleash the full power of his Thousand Swords Art. The snipers body, like the actual ripples of water, slowly wavered for a while before vanishing from the spot. This eerie technique gave Song Jian a chilling sensation. Its known that players have many means of concealing themselves, like the thiefs stealth and strong invisibility. However, the manner of collapsing in on oneself and scattering before vanishing was something Song Jian had never encountered before. Most importantly, Song Jian still could not discern whether this ambusher, wrapped in black from head to toe, was a player or an NPC. In a moment of distraction, the sniper disappeared, and Song Jian also halted, floating in mid-air, dazed. Just then, a sudden searing pain struck the back of his head, and his steel wings snapped shut in an instant, protecting the back of his skull. Chapter 1093 - Chapter 1093 Chapter 1095 Leaving_1 Chapter 1093: Chapter 1095: Leaving_1 Chapter 1093: Chapter 1095: Leaving_1 Boom! Another loud blast echoed, and in an instant, Song Jian lost his connection with the Moon Essence Wheel. A fist-sized hole was blasted through the steel wings on his back, and from the center of the hole spread dozens of cracks, large and small. Countless fragments of the steel wings shot out radially in every direction. The steel wings were severely damaged, and Song Jian lost the ability to fly. His body began plummeting toward the ground. While falling, his gaze locked onto the silhouette of the assailant who had somehow already appeared on a cliff behind him, at least a thousand meters from his previous position. Such teleportation effects could only be possessed by someone with the level of a Grand Magician, which meant the adversary had at least the third-tier combat power expected of a mage class after a job change. Song Jian suddenly felt a chill overtake him and couldnt help but think to himself, Is this his skill or the effect of an equipment? With such insidious methods, its virtually impossible to guard against Having the ability to negate any skill lock and to teleport over thousands of meters, along with a powerful ranged attack that could kill in one shot, even if his other attributes were average, such an existence was something any player would dreadfully want to avoid. Just as Song Jian was about to hit the ground, a pair of brilliant Flame Light Wings materialized behind him, carrying him towards the entrance of the valley. During the flight, Song Jian made a series of evasive maneuvers that made him look like a headless fly buzzing around aimlessly. Not until Song Jian had flown out of the valley did he hear any gunfire from behind. Perhaps it was a skill cooldown, or maybe the opponent had decided to spare him, which made all of Song Jians evasive actions in the air seem like casting seductive glances at a blind man. Standing outside the valley, looking at the empty and silent desolate valley, Song Jians expression was incredibly grim. That must be the Watcher guarding the Ancient Altar. The entire valley has become territory-like in nature; within his domain, he can move freely, appearing at any spot The robot Nafiboja in his left hand suddenly opened its eyes and spoke in a low voice, laced with a hint of electric noise, indicating its poor condition. What should I do? Song Jian lifted it up and stared into its eyes as he asked. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You could either draw him out, or destroy the entire valley. You should possess the power to do so Having said that, the robot Nafiboja slowly closed its eyes again. Draw him out? How? That guy is nothing but a turtle hiding in its shell Song Jians brow furrowed deeply: Destroying the entire valley is easier said than done, not to mention that it might inadvertently destroy the Ancient Altar, which has been abandoned for who knows how long. Then, even if I managed to kill the Watcher, I would still be unable to leave this place, and the mission would still be a failure, wouldnt it? For a moment, Song Jian fell into a dilemma. Standing at the entrance of the valley, Song Jian thought for a long time but could not come up with any good solutions. He could only sigh, lock onto a cliff that was the farthest from the altar, and began to release the Thousand Swords Art continuously. In a short while, countless Spirit Swords bombarded the cliffside, resembling a missile barrage. The deafening roars were non-stop, and the distant cliff began to collapse at a speed visible to the naked eye, while Song Jians Sword Qi Value kept decreasing. Just then, a crisp gunshot exploded beside Song Jians ear; he immediately threw himself to the left, his body abruptly stopped by the rock walls on either side of the valley entrance; With a bang, a deep hole burst open where Song Jian had just been standing. The hard ground within a three-foot radius had sunk three inches, showing the sheer power of the shot. Though Song Jian looked somewhat disheveled, a hint of a smile crept onto his lips. Clearly, his earlier actions had agitated the Guardian, making it rash enough to attack even though Song Jian hadnt entered the valley yet. Lets see how long you can hold out Song Jian murmured softly, narrowing his eyes as he looked in the direction of the bullets trajectory. He saw the sniper blatantly standing on a cliff, looking towards the valley entrance. Seeing the snipers provocative stance, Song Jians mind moved, and he summoned a Sword Shadow Clone, charging towards it while swinging the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand forward, bombarding it with dozens of Spirit Swords. The Watcher didnt dodge; instead, he bravely aimed his gun at Song Jians clone and pulled the trigger. This time, because he hadnt summoned the Moon Essence Wheel, the clone burst apart upon impact. Before the Watcher could reload, Song Jian charged straight at him, his gaze locked on the Watcher, and his whole body channeled Sword Qi towards the Sky-breaking Sword. When the Watcher felt the threat of death, his face finally changed, and his eyes showed fear. The skill to unlock targeting was still on cooldown. This ability was innate and couldnt be used like teleportation, which could be cast almost without cooldown or cost by leveraging the terrain. As a deluge of Spirit Swords struck at him, the Watchers body began to ripple and slowly disintegrate, disappearing from the spot after a short time. In an instant, the Watchers body appeared beside the cliff, which had already been blasted beyond recognition. However, the Spirit Swords flying in the air suddenly arced and continued flying towards him. The large swarm of Spirit Swords drew arcs in the air like a school of fish swimming in the deep sea, a sight of great beauty. Most importantly, hundreds of Spirit Swords making sharp turns in the air did not collide with one anotherCan impressive feat that would surely astound any onlooker. No! The Watcher only managed to cry out before he was engulfed by countless Spirit Swords. Even with the advantage of the terrain, allowing for constant teleportation, there was still a need for a few seconds to cast the ability, and even with a short cooldown, there was still a cooldown period. Once targeted by the Thousand Swords Art, he had no way to dodge, and there was only one inevitable outcome! Song Jian looked towards the distant cliff, where a dazzling red lotus had bloomed, its flames almost dyeing half the sky red. However, that was all. Not even the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared. The blazing red lotus, burning with fierce flames, lasted only a few short seconds before it slowly dissipated. A look of disappointment couldnt help but surface in Song Jians eyes. Such strength didnt even measure up to a level 60 Lord-level boss, at most equivalent to a level 60 elite boss. If not for the high damage and the ability to teleport endlessly, Song Jian probably wouldnt have given it a second glance. Song Jian didnt even bother to look at the items dropped by the Watchers death. He headed straight for the altar. The robot Nafiboja seemed to be severely injured. Any further delay might result in it dying before they could leave Scorching Gorge, which would mean failing the quest, and Song Jian would be devastated. Chapter 1094 - Chapter 1094 Chapter 1096 Resurrection_1 Chapter 1094: Chapter 1096: Resurrection_1 Chapter 1094: Chapter 1096: Resurrection_1 Fengming City, outskirts, level 40 monster zone. This was a low forest where level 40 little goblins would respawn. These green-skinned little fellows were short, with only a piece of rag tied around their waist and a wooden stick picked up from who-knows-where as their weapon. But they were extremely fast, dealt high damage, and every third attack was guaranteed to be a critical hit. Most importantly, they never appeared alone; encountering them meant facing at least five at a time, which was a headache for ordinary players. However, this area had very tasty little red berries that could be harvested. Not only would the NPC merchants in the city buy them, but players who had learned cooking and alchemy would also purchase these little red berries in large quantities, keeping prices high. As a result, many players around level 40 would form groups to come to this area, leveling up by grinding monsters while also gathering little red berries to increase their income. One day, at the forests edge, three level 40 players emerged from the trees in disarray, chased by a group of little goblins swinging their wooden sticks and screeching loudly behind them. When the little goblins reached the edge of the forest, they stopped, stood there swinging their sticks, and stared fiercely at the backs of the three players, roaring loudly for a while before retreating back into the woods. Damn it, why are there so many of these little monsters a man clad in silver armor, wielding a double-handed sword, cursed angrily, Just a few more seconds, and I could have harvested three little red berries! Its Wen Yuans fault for attracting too many monsters. Weve said it before, to lure at most three, at most three, and yet he lured five at once. How were the three of us supposed to fight back? Lucky we didnt go deep, or we wouldnt have been able to escape! said a woman holding a war bow and wearing leather armor, her face full of complaints. Sorry, sorry, I didnt expect that there were two more hidden in the bushes a boy who looked only seventeen or eighteen blushed, his face expressing shame. As the two were scolding the boy, suddenly a teleportation gate appeared less than ten meters away from them. The three were startled, and then the seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy immediately entered stealth mode, while the other two gripped their weapons warily. Soon after, a man stumbled out from the teleportation gate, holding in his hand the broken head of a robot, looking somewhat like a bounty hunter carrying his spoils to collect a reward. Put away your weapons! Dont make any aggressive moves, Wen Yuan, come out of stealth mode right away. The leader of the trio, the warrior, scrutinized the name above the mans head for a while, his expression changing drastically before he lowered his double-handed sword, no longer poised to attack. Whats the matter, boss? the young boy in stealth asked, puzzled but obediently undoing the stealth, gradually revealing his figure. The other players level is Skeleton. Lets not cause any misunderstandings! The warrior only offered this brief explanation and stood still. A Skeleton level meant the players level was more than ten levels above their own. Although the gap between level 30 and 40 wasnt huge, the difference between 40 and 50 was like heaven and earth. After all, reaching level 50 allowed one to undergo the second tier combat power assessment. Even if one failed the assessment, they could still acquire quite a few good items from the assessment store, definitely beyond the reach of ordinary level 40 players. Most importantly, it was clear to the silver armor warrior that the equipment of the newcomer, though the quality glow was turned off, was extraordinaryCeach piece was at least of golden quality, if not higher Song Jian rubbed his temples, looking dazedly around him. The ancient altar still worked; after inserting the monster core to activate it, a teleportation gate appeared, but the process was quite unsettling for Song Jian, feeling much worse than teleporting between cities, more like being thrown into a rapidly spinning washing machine, his body completely out of control. If it werent for the sturdiness of Song Jians body, he might have fallen to his knees the moment he was thrown out, vomiting non-stop. Phew, finally out of Scorching Gorge! Song Jian lifted the robot head in his left hand and shook it a couple of times, Hey, Nafiboja, stop playing dead. Were out now, the mission is complete. Where to next for you? After shaking it for quite a while, Song Jians expression shifted slightly. Nafiboja gave no response, as if it really lacked energy and had fallen into a dormant state. But Song Jian knew that Nafiboja had a solar energy conversion system; as long as there was sunlight, it wouldnt lack energy. It seemed it had been severely damaged and went into forced hibernation. It couldnt be broken, could it? Song Jians heart sank, and he quickly opened the quest log to check. He breathed a sigh of relief as the quest had not failed and was ongoing. It looked like Song Jian needed to find a way to repair Nafibojas head first. ` Looking up, he saw three forty-level players standing motionlessly across the forest, seemingly fearful of him. Song Jian waved at them and asked loudly, What place is this? My lord, this is the Hongguo Forest outside Fengming City! replied the warrior clad in silver armor. Fengming City Song Jian muttered to himself, I thought I would be transported near Tanzang Town. Which direction is Fengming City? Song Jian continued to inquire. My lord, if you follow this road straight ahead for about five or six kilometers, you will see the walls of Fengming City! Song Jian nodded, waved to the three people, summoned an old motorcycle, and drove toward Fengming City. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After leaving the Scorching Gorge, Song Jian suddenly discovered that the robot Nafibojas head could now be placed into his inventory slot. He guessed that this was either because he had left the Scorching Gorge or because Nafiboja had entered a dormant state. For Song Jian, this was a good thing; at least he could free up his left hand to do other tasks. Returning to Fengming City, Song Jian first went to the pet store to resurrect his spider mount. Following the directions of the city gate guards, he arrived at a pet store that was said to have a Master Trainer. As he pushed open the door, a pleasant chime rang out. A cat-eared girl standing at the entrance bowed and said, Welcome to Pet Paradise. Is there anything I can assist you with? Song Jian glanced at her. The cat-eared girl seemed quite young and a little green, probably only about fifteen or sixteen years old. Besides the cat ears, she also had a cat tail that flicked back and forth. Hello, I need to resurrect my pet mount! Song Jian said with a smile. To resurrect a pet? Please come this way, follow the corridor all the way to the end, and the room on the left is the resurrection chamber. Master Mafa is currently in the resurrection chamberCyou can go straight in, the cat-eared girl led Song Jian to the side of the hall and pointed down a corridor. Song Jian nodded and started walking down the corridor. Just then, an arrogant voice came from behind him: Wheres the attendant? Ive heard this is the best pet store in the whole of Fengming City, yet there isnt even a receptionist to greet customers. How disappointing The cat-eared girl hurried back, and Song Jian looked over his shoulder to see a pale-faced youth in formal attire, covering his mouth and nose with a handkerchief, complaining loudly. Song Jian frowned slightly. The youth was exuding a strong scent of blood that ordinary people would find difficult to notice, but those with higher perception could sense the abnormality about him. However, this was none of Song Jians concern. He quickly averted his gaze, shook his head, and continued down the corridor. PS: Thanks to Joker9527 for the 100 Starting Coins tip~ ` Chapter 1095 - Chapter 1095 Chapter 1097 Death Binding_1 Chapter 1095: Chapter 1097: Death Binding_1 Chapter 1095: Chapter 1097: Death Binding_1 Song Jian arrived at the resurrection room and pushed the door open. The resurrection room was not large, only about ten square meters in size. In the center of the room was a piece of equipment, which consisted of a platform with three mechanical tentacles suspended in mid-air, looking like a small repair platform. A female half-beast with glasses was studying a piece of eggshell fragment at a table on the side. Seeing her focused expression, Song Jian felt a bit reluctant to interrupt her. This half-beast had the head of a cheetah and the body of a human. However, she was quite old with a face full of wrinkles, giving her an aged appearance. Song Jian waited patiently on the side for a good ten minutes before the half-beast finally lifted her head to give him a glance, a smile appearing on her face. Hello, young man, Im the owner of this pet store. You can call me Master Mafa. How may I assist you? the female half-beast said, setting aside the piece of eggshell fragment and speaking to Song Jian. Hello, Master Mafa, I need to resurrect my pet mount! Song Jian knew she was a pet master, so he quickly took out an essence of his spider mount that had remained after its death and handed it to the half-beast. Master Mafa frowned slightly, sighed softly, took the pet essence, and said in a low voice, Pets are companions, not tools. You should treat them kindly! Im very sorry. I encountered a King Level BOSS in Scorching Gorge Song Jian sighed slightly as he spoke. Master Mafa looked at him in surprise and said, It seems you do not value the life of your pet, and even your own life isnt much of a concern to you! Song Jian was at a loss for words, not sure what to say in response. Master Mafa carefully placed the essence of the spider mount on the equipment in the middle of the resurrection room. In no time, the start light on the device lit up, and three mechanical arms radiated dazzling white light beams, shining on the surface of the pet essence. A miniature virtual image of a spider floated up from the pet essence, rotating slowly like a 3D projection before Master Mafas eyes. At the same time, a brilliant Dark Gold light burst forth from the pet essence. My god, a Dark Gold Quality top-tier mount! Master Mafa exclaimed. At the same time, she looked up and glared fiercely at Song Jian. Even though this was originally Song Jians pet, he suddenly felt a pang of guilt when Master Mafa glared at him. The resurrection fee will be 530,000 Doomsday Coins! Master Mafa said to Song Jian, clearly not in the best of moods. Song Jian was taken aback: Is it that expensive? Of course. We charge based on the rank of the pet, and by resurrecting here, you can retain as much of your pets potential lost due to death as possible! Master Mafa said proudly, holding her head high. Death doesnt result in the loss of pet potential? Song Jian was startled and quickly took out the fee. He knew well that his spider mount possessed an excellent devouring ability. If nurtured well, it might break through Dark Gold Quality and reach the epic quality! Just then, a commotion suddenly arose outside the door, and the door to the resurrection room was pushed open directly. You said there were no gold-quality pet mounts available, what is this? A pale-faced youth pointed at the spider mount on the resurrection device and shouted loudly, a smirk of triumph spreading across his face. Sir, Im sorry, but this is not a pet from our pet store. It belongs to this gentleman. Im sorry youve disturbed them; could you please leave? the cat-eared girl beside him said in a low, uneasy voice, trying to persuade him. Mafa, feeling interrupted, immediately showed a flash of anger on his face and was about to scold loudly, but upon looking up at the pale-faced youth, his anger vanished, replaced by a frown and a hint of hesitation, Blood Clan? You must be the renowned Pet Master, Miss Mafa! The Blood Clan youth elegantly took off his hat to Mafa and said with a beaming smile, I have always heard that a Pet Master resides in seclusion in Fengming City, and today, having met you, I see that the reputation is well-deserved. Miss Mafa, I would like to purchase this gold-quality pet mount, if I may? Although the Blood Clan youth was smiling, his eyes were fixed on Mafa like a ravenous wolf, while Song Jian, standing beside, might as well have been nothing more than air in the youths view. Mafa glanced at the cat-eared girl standing at the door, waved her off, and the cat-eared girl gave a slight bow to Master Mafa before closing the door and stepping out. I apologize, but there are currently no gold-quality pet mounts in my pet store Mafa spoke cautiously, This Dark Gold Quality pet mount that is being resurrected belongs to this gentleman and is not part of my pet store! Just then, a sharp screeching sound came from the device, and the palm-sized phantom of the spider mount instantaneously swelled to the size of a millstone, its body surface revealing a bloody hue, burning fiercely like flames. This phenomenon did not last long, and after about three or four seconds, the phantom of the spider mount, ablaze with Vitaity flames, gradually disappeared, absorbed by the pet essence. Shortly after, the pet essence was enveloped by a glow of Dark Gold, changing into a pet egg patterned with flames on its surface. Song Jians heart sank upon witnessing the scene and he quickly asked, Master, what did that phenomenon just now represent? Incredible, truly incredible As Mafa shut down the resurrection device and looked at the pet egg on the platform, a look of surprise surfaced on her face as she shook her head and exclaimed, That was Death Binding. During its resurrection, the pet broke free from the bindings of death, which is an ability that not one in ten thousand pets would possess. After its revival, this pet mount will not suffer any damage. Instead, it will have enhanced potential because it escaped Death Binding. With proper nurturing, theres a high chance it could break through the gold tier to reach epic level! A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face, and he quickly said, Thank you, Master Mafa. As he spoke, Song Jian moved forward to collect the pet egg, but a figure stepped in front of him. Human, I have taken a liking to your mount. Sell it to me, and I can offer you a good price! the Blood Clan youth said, tilting his head with an arrogant look as he addressed Song Jian. Song Jian looked up and scrutinized the Blood Clan youth before him, who seemed to be in his early twenties, yet his level had already reached sixty. Song Jian sneered and was about to respond when Mafa suddenly spoke up, This is Lord Meng Zhala from Bloody Castle, who once hunted a sixty-level lord-level BOSS by himself. His father is a Blood Clan prince with the peak strength of third-tier combat power, who has been in seclusion for ten years and could enter the legendary domain at any moment sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians heart chilled. Another with the peak strength of third-tier combat power. However, this princes strength was undoubtedly inferior to the Flame Kings, who had reached the pinnacle of level 120 combat power a millennium ago and had not yet stepped into legend. By comparison, this Blood Clan prince who had entered the third tier just ten years ago was nothing but a junior in front of the Flame King. If it were the Blood Clan prince himself standing before me, I might have to be somewhat cautious, but this so-called Lord Meng Zhala thinks to buy my fine pet mount with just a few words, which is nothing but a pipe dream! A cold smirk appeared on Song Jians lips as he pushed the Blood Clan youth aside, took the spider pet egg, bowed to Mafa, and turned to leave. No sooner had he left the resurrection room than Song Jian heard a low growl like that of a wild beast behind him, eliciting a cold laugh from him. Chapter 1096 - Chapter 1096 Chapter 1098 Robot Xiao Ai_1 Chapter 1096: Chapter 1098: Robot Xiao Ai_1 Chapter 1096: Chapter 1098: Robot Xiao Ai_1 The young member of the Blood Clan was of no consequence in Song Jians eyes, not even worth a mention. And even the backing of that Blood Clan Prince, if he sought trouble with Song Jian, Song Jian feared not. Regarding this apparently spoiled youth, Song Jian paid him no mind at all. If he dared to come stir up trouble, then he would simply kill him. Humans are just food in the eyes of the Blood Clan, then the Blood Clan, in the eyes of humans, are nothing more than monsters that can be killed for leveling up, huh! Song Jian snorted coldly and stepped out of the pet shop. The spider mount required a period of nurturing before it could hatch. Generally speaking, the quality of pets would decrease after resurrection. The simplest outcome was a reduction in physical attributes, for example, a reduction of one or two points in strength, agility, and constitution. More severe cases could cause a further decrease in the pets power ceiling. That is, a pet that could have reached the Lord Level might now only be able to ascend to the peak of the Elite Level, or a pet that could have reached level 100 might now only be able to reach level 98 and no longer advance. Death Binding, breaking free from Death Binding not only avoids the decrease in quality but instead increases it Song Jian pondered inwardly as he walked down the street, I possess the Enemy of Death God passive skill and can also undergo the experience of death. Does that mean I too have the potential to break free from Death Binding? Although he didnt know what Death Binding was, Song Jian believed that with a few more deaths, he would eventually encounter it. Wandering through the streets, Song Jian saw that Fengming City was populated mostly with NPC adventurers. There were very few players, but those who adventured in this city had strengths far beyond ordinary players. Their levels were at least above 45, and some had even reached level 50, qualifying for a second tier combat power assessment. The few players who did appear all seemed to be in a rush, either buying items or conversing with NPCs to complete quests. By contrast, the leisurely strolling Song Jian was an anomaly among the players. Soon, Song Jian arrived in front of a building replete with modern high-tech aesthetics. The entire building looked like a ready-to-launch spaceship. To enter the building, one first had to walk through a large shadow cast by the belly of the spaceship. This was the only structure in Fengming City that featured high-tech. After all, apart from traditional professions like Mage, Warrior, Thief, and Archer, there were many others such as Gunner, Mechanical Operator, and Mecha Warrior, and this building was specifically constructed for these professions. The robot Nafiboja was now reduced to just a damaged head that looked completely nonfunctional. However, the escort quest in the task bar had neither failed nor been completed. To continue it, he had to repair robot Nafiboja first. Song Jian could have brought it back to the City of Hope for repairs, but he always felt a certain wariness towards this high-tech intelligent robot that existed before the apocalypse. Therefore, he decided to have it repaired in Fengming City, complete the quest, receive the rewards, and then have nothing more to do with it. High-tech Federation, heh, who would have thought this turns out to be a guild hall! A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians face as he looked at the sign hanging at the entrance. Beep beep beep~ An intelligent robot about a meter tall glided up to Song Jian and said, Hello, I am the intelligent guide robot Xiao Ai. Since it is your first visit to the High-tech Federation building, I have been specially assigned to guide you. Is there anything I can help you with? Song Jian looked at the round and comical robot before him and felt a bit surprised. It seemed the moment he stepped in here, he had been detected by the surrounding surveillance system, otherwise this intelligent robot wouldnt have come to guide him. The many adventurers coming and going didnt have such guide robots following them. One of my intelligent devices is severely damaged, and I would like to repair it, but I dont know where to go? Song Jian asked. The building in front of him was extremely large, with a height over a hundred meters, and including all the usable space, it was comparable in size to a small town. Simply browsing the facilities would take several days, and without a guide, it would be difficult for Song Jian to find the service he needed immediately. May I take a look at your intelligent device? After observing it, I can make a quicker and more accurate decision! Xiao Ai blinked its large eyes, looking endearingly cute. Sure! Song Jian nodded and took out the head of robot Nafiboja from his inventory. Xiao Ais face instantly showed a horrified expression, and even its voice trembled, Oh my goodness, what has it been through to end up like this! This is so sad! As it spoke, images of tears began to well up in the robots large eyes, and animations of crying appeared on its face. We have gone through something very terrifying. Its body was completely destroyed, leaving only this head. But now, even this head has stopped working. I want to have it fully repaired! Song Jian said in a low voice. Please follow me this way. You need the help of an excellent mechanical master. Let me see The intelligent robot Xiao Ai led the way while quickly searching for a mechanical master who could assist Song Jian. Profiles of mechanical repair masters scrolled through Xiao Ais screen, and Song Jian was astonished to find that he had already seen more than thirty master mechanics pass by on the display. It was hard to imagine. Finally, after nearly five minutes of searching, Xiao Ai located a mechanical repair master who was currently available. Soon, the data of this mechanical repair master appeared on Xiao Ais screen. Master Zuo An is available now. I will apply for you now, and then we can go together to Master Zuo Ans repair room, is that okay? Xiao Ai said. Sure! Song Jian nodded and, in a short time, Master Zuo An responded. Song Jian followed Xiao Ai to Master Zuo Ans repair room. How many mechanical repair masters do you have here? Song Jian couldnt help but ask out of curiosity. To know, Master Level artisans in any city are highly sought after. City of Hope also had only a few, and not to mention Master Level, even Expert Level professionals would receive attractive recruitment conditions from City of Hope. But seeing the number of repair masters scrolling on Xiao Ais screen earlier, Song Jian felt that there were likely more than fifty mechanical repair masters here. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1097 - Chapter 1097 Chapter 1099 Master of Mechanical Maintenance_1 Chapter 1097: Chapter 1099: Master of Mechanical Maintenance_1 Chapter 1097: Chapter 1099: Master of Mechanical Maintenance_1 Song Jian followed the robot Xiao Ai to the elevator. Within a short while, the two of them got on the elevator and headed towards the floor where Master Zuo Ans repair room was located. At Song Jians question, Xiao Ai pondered for a moment before responding, The exact number of mechanical repair masters we have is confidential, but Xiao Ai can tell you that it surpasses one hundred and fifty. Thus, if you have any issues regarding mechanical repairs, you can come here for solutions! Surpassing one hundred and fifty Song Jian narrowed his eyes and couldnt help but click his tongue in amazement. He knew that once high-end professionals gathered in a certain place, a siphon effect would occur, attracting even more high-end talent there. Consequently, the technology related to this field in the city would advance by leaps and bounds. With over one hundred and fifty mechanical repair masters working together, once they encountered any complicated problems, these masters could easily collaborate and solve them or, when researching a particular subject, invite more masters with relevant experience to participate, speeding up the research progress, leading to faster breakthroughs. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, these masters also took in many apprentices each year, and these apprentices alone could attract more talents to the city. This might also be why Fengming City dared to build near the Scorching Gorge; without such profound heritage, Fengming City wouldnt be able to withstand the monster uprisings from the Scorching Gorge. In no time, the two reached the floor with Master Zuo Ans repair room. The decor was primarily in silver and white tones, imbued with a high-tech style that felt even more advanced than the real world. Master Zuo Ans repair room is just ahead, you can go in by yourself, hes already prepared for you, the robot Xiao Ai led Song Jian to a rooms door and told him. Thank you, Xiao Ai! Song Jian nodded and said. On Xiao Ais screen, a smiling face suddenly appeared in response, Glad to be of service! Having said that, Xiao Ai turned and left. After taking a glance behind him, Song Jian pushed open the repair rooms door and walked in. This was a room spanning over three hundred square meters, surrounded by various instruments that Song Jian couldnt name. There were also some disorganized mechanical parts laid out on the repair bench, suggesting that the person had just finished a session of repair work and was in the process of tidying up. A Goblin was operating a repair robot, standing in front of an instrument and examining the data that had been analyzed. Song Jian caught sight of the repair robot the Goblin was operating and couldnt help but show astonishment on his face; it was practically a cybernetic exoskeleton, except its weapon system had been replaced with repair tools. If the maintenance tools on it were removed and replaced with weapons, it would then transform into a formidable manned Mecha Warrior. Song Jian knew that many occupations in the game were filled with a high-tech vibe, and Mecha Warrior was one of them. These occupational players could only wear some basic protective gear but were able to build their own style of mecha. They would hunt specific monsters to drop the parts needed for their mechas and then progressively upgrade until becoming a formidable presence. Ahem, hello, Master Zuo An! Song Jian took a couple of steps forward and greeted the Goblin in front of him. Oh, so youre the one who requested the mechanical repair? Please, take a seat over there for a moment, Im currently looking at the data for the mechanical head that needs repair Goblin Zuo An didnt even turn his head, simply gesturing with the Mecha Warriors left arm towards several chairs nearby. The mechanical head you need repaired is quite unique; Ive never seen such a precision intelligent robot before. You know, just the parts within this mechanical head outnumber the total parts required for most intelligent robots Zuo An looked at the instruments data, his excitement evident. Sometimes he even waved the Mechas arms to emphasize his point. I guess this intelligent robot has the feature to change its shape. Thats the only way it would need so many precise components. And it seems like it can change into more than just one form, which is truly astounding This head actually has the setting to autonomously disconnect from the body. Why is it like this, whats the use? Strange It has suffered severe impact damage, hmm, it seems the energy supply system is also damaged. It looks quite serious, but as long as the energy supply system is restored, it should be able to restart. Maybe then it can come up with its own repair plan Master Zuo An mumbled to himself as he examined the data, and it took quite a while before he turned around and said to Song Jian, Young fellow, you can take out the mechanical head now. I need to inspect the actual item for some parts. By the way, would you be willing to sell this damaged mechanical head? I can make you a good offer Sorry, I have no plans to sell it at the moment! Song Jian shook his head and replied. Hmm, I see Zuo An didnt seem too surprised by the refusal and showed no sign of disappointment. He walked over to a mechanical repair bench, cleared the parts laid out on it and signaled for Song Jian to place the mechanical head there, saying, Your Mechanical Battle Pet is very special. It seems like youve been through a very tough battle. Otherwise, it wouldnt have sustained such serious damage; its even lost its body. However, if you want to fully repair it, be prepared to go bankrupt. According to the analysis report of the head, repairing it requires several very special materials that can only be found in Scorching Gorge Song Jian was taken aback and quickly asked, Master, is there a substitute for these materials? After all, Scorching Gorge was currently enshrouded by the Slaughter Light Curtain, making it extremely difficult to enter or exit. But right now, Song Jian only needed to wake the robot Nafiboja from its dormant state, not necessarily repair it entirely. If you use other materials as substitutes, its performance would drop by 70% Zuo An shook his head and said, Thats probably the silliest suggestion Ive ever heard! Master, how about we just repair the head for now, at least to wake it up from its dormant state Song Jian said helplessly. Though Song Jian was the ruler of a city, Nafiboja was not an ordinary Mechanical Battle Pet. Just the special materials required from Scorching Gorge were enough to cause Song Jian a headache. Hmm, that actually coincides with my thoughts. A Mechanical Battle Pet with technology far beyond our current level surely possesses extensive repair knowledge. Once awakened, perhaps it could repair itself Zuo An nodded and started manipulating the instruments, conducting a comprehensive examination on the mechanical head of the robot Nafiboja. The previous diagnostic report was just a superficial conclusion drawn by the robot Xiao Ai through a cursory scan. Some deeper information could only be detected here. Chapter 1098 - Chapter 1098 Chapter 1100 Reward_1 Chapter 1098: Chapter 1100 Reward_1 Chapter 1098: Chapter 1100 Reward_1 ` Soon, under Master Zuo Ans manipulation, Nafibojas eyes slowly began to glow. There, its fixed, Ive just repaired its energy supply system. To fully repair it, youll need a large amount of special materials, which you must gather from Scorching Gorge, or you could try your luck at the auction house Zuo An nodded, shutting off the equipment on the operating console before saying to Song Jian, Additionally, please pay a maintenance fee of one hundred thousand Doomsday Coins! After paying the money, Song Jian opened his mission panel, only to find that the escort mission was still in in progress status, which caused him to frown. Just as Song Jian was about to put Nafibojas mechanical head back in his inventory, he discovered that it had again become an item he couldnt store. Could it be because Nafiboja has regained self-awareness? Song Jian speculated. Although Nafiboja was just an intelligent robot, its behaviors had always made Song Jian suspect that it possessed a self-awareness not inferior to that of humans. At that moment, the lights in Master Zuo Ans operating room started to flicker, accompanied by the crackle and pop of electrical currents, resembling the state of an unstable voltage. Whats going on, why is this happening here? Zuo Ans brow furrowed as he operated the repair mecha towards the electric control room. After walking just a couple of steps, the entire workshops equipment malfunctioned simultaneously, with chaotic lines and unintelligible symbols appearing on all the instrument screens. Some equipment even burst into black smoke with a loud boom, apparently destroyed by an electrical short circuit. Oh, my God, damn it, what on earth is happening! Panic spread across Zuo Ans face, he no longer ran towards the electric control room, but towards the workshops main door instead. When Song Jian looked down at Nafibojas mechanical head, he saw the same images appearing in its eyes as were on the screens of the surrounding equipment. Is all this her doing? Song Jians frown deepened, and he glanced worriedly at Master Zuo An. If Zuo An found out it was Nafibojas doing, Song Jian probably wouldnt be able to leave the building today. Fortunately, as Zuo An reached the workshop door in a state of panic, originally intending to call for help, he discovered that the entire building seemed to be experiencing the same problem; people in a state of panic were running out everywhere. The smart robots guiding adventurers seemed to have all malfunctioned as well, some were spinning in place, while others continuously crashed into walls and pillars as if all systems had failed. Someone is hacking into the buildings control system! Suddenly someone yelled, the sound echoing through the building amidst piercing alarm bells sounding throughout the structure. Song Jian quickly walked to the doorway and saw groups of black armored guards wielding energy weapons rushing towards the central control room, while another group of black-armored guards blocked all the entrances and exits of the building. Song Jians worry grew, but soon, after about fifteen minutes, the situation seemed to have been resolved. Both the lighting and the various instruments in Master Zuo Ans workshop returned to normal. The alarm was canceled, and it seemed like it was just a false alarm. Master Zuo An returned to the workshop cursing and operating his mecha, and when he saw Song Jian, he asked in surprise, Why havent you left yet? Song Jian, somewhat speechless, bowed to Zuo An and left the workshop. At that moment, he suddenly noticed that the mechanical head of Nafiboja, which had restored its energy supply system, had once again extinguished the light in its eyes, seemingly reverting to its damaged state from before. ` Song Jian didnt dare to return to Master Zuo Ans repair room and tried to put the item in his bag, but found it easily went back in. Moreover, the name of this mechanical skull had changed. Originally, no matter what state this mechanical skull was in, its name was always Nafiboja, but now, the name of the mechanical skull had become Damaged Mechanical Skull. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then a lightbulb went off in his head, and he quickly opened the quest tab to look. To his delight, he found that the escort quest was marked as Complete and he could receive the quest rewards at any time. Eager to get his rewards, Song Jian immediately chose the Receive Quest Rewards option, and two item boxes with a metallic luster appeared in his bag. Both boxes were unlocked, and he could click on them to open and retrieve the items inside. At the same time, Song Jians combat experience had greatly increased. The quest rewards were very generous and matched the difficulty of the quest. When Song Jian opened the two item boxes, one contained the Skill Scroll, Heart of Slaughter, and the other was the Swordsman Immortal set piece he had long dreamt of, the Swordsman Immortals Radiant Slaughter Gauntlets. Swordsman Immortals Radiant Slaughter Gauntlets (Legendary): Equipment Requirements: Strength 300, Agility 280, Spirit 300, Level 120; Item Description: These are the legendary gauntlets of the exclusive Swordsman Immortal profession, embodying the unyielding spirit of the Swordsman Immortal. One must have received the Swordsman Immortal heritage and its recognition to be qualified to wear them. Item Stats: Physical Defense +550, Resistance +380, Attack Speed increased by 50%, Toughness +30, Strength +100, Agility +80, Spirit +150, 50% chance to block normal attacks, Set component 1/8. Once equipped, the item will bind to the soul, becoming undroppable and untradeable. Item Special Effect: Peerless (active), when activated, damage increases by 50%, movement speed by 30%, and makes wearer immune to all status effects that reduce movement speed for 10 seconds; cooldown time 120 minutes. Song Jian looked at the equipment requirements and took a deep breath. To equip this item, not only did he have to meet the level requirement, but also the three stat requirements were crucial, and most importantly, he needed to have inherited the Swordsman Immortal tradition and obtained its approvalCwhat was this nonsense? The stat requirements are manageable, I could just gather some equipment that increases stats, but a level requirement of 120? How long will it take me to reach that level? Song Jian sighed deeply as he looked at the gauntlets shimmering with violet-gold light. Level 120, which represents the pinnacle of third-tier combat power, would take Song Jian five or six years of tireless leveling to possibly reach, suggesting that this hard-earned piece of the Swordsman Immortal set would be gathering dust in storage for the foreseeable future. Song Jian sighed, shifting his gaze back to the other quest reward item in his bag, the Heart of Slaughter Skill Scroll. This was a skill many players wished to acquire; whats more, it was a common skill usable by all professions. Because of this skill, adventurers had even established a guild named after it, Heart of Slaughter. Almost all of its members were Assassins. In fact, Heart of Slaughter was an assassin organization. Only adventurers who mastered the skill could join, and the most powerful entity in this organization was known as the King of Slaughter, the ruler of the entire organization. Lets see whats so special about this skill that it has so many people vying for it Song Jian mumbled to himself as he carefully examined the properties of the Skill Scroll. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1099 - Chapter 1099 Chapter 1101 Return to the City_1 Chapter 1099: Chapter 1101: Return to the City_1 Chapter 1099: Chapter 1101: Return to the City_1 Skill Scroll: Heart of Slaughter, Effect: Upon use, one will master the Heart of Slaughter skill. Heart of Slaughter: Epic Skill, concentrates killing intent to enhance the users damage and uses the killing intent to unlock the Intention Skill Tree, learning Intention Skills by consuming killing intent. The skill description was simple, but after reading it, Song Jian couldnt help but gasp in astonishment. This skill was simply heaven-defyingCit was as if he had opened up a whole new profession! Previously, Song Jian had obtained the Book of the Abyss, which unlocked an alternative Abyss Skill Tree. This allowed him to consume battle experience to illuminate skills within the Abyss Skill Tree. If Song Jian could continue learning from it, the skills provided by the Book of the Abyss alone would not be weaker than any rare profession. Song Jian had only learned a few basic skills from the Book of the Abyss before he stopped continuing down that path, mainly because learning the skills required a considerable amount of battle experience. Since leveling up in this game was slow and also required copious amounts of battle experience, there was a conflict between leveling up and learning Abyss skills, necessitating a trade-off. However, this Heart of Slaughter was different; it focused on concentrating killing intent and using it to unlock another professional skill lineage. Learning this did not conflict with adventurers original professions and was all benefit with no harm, naturally attracting many to pursue it. After examining the attributes, Song Jian was eager to learn the skill. As soon as he did, a new passive skill called Heart of Slaughter appeared in his skill bar. Heart of Slaughter (Passive): During combat with enemies, one can condense killing intent. Once the killing intent overflows, the Intention Skill Tree will be unlocked! After reading the skill description, Song Jian realized that this skill didnt directly unlock the Intention Skill Tree upon acquisition. He would have to continually fight and condense enough killing intent to unlock the Intention Skill Tree. This Heart of Slaughter was merely a tender seed; to grow into a robust tree, constant battle was essential. While pondering over this Heart of Slaughter skill, Song Jian walked towards the exit of the building. Just then, an intelligent robot glided towards himCan intelligent robot designated for guiding within this building. They all looked identical, but each had its own name. Even without a guiding task, these intelligent robots would still walk back and forth in the hall. Any person entering could stop them at any time to ask questions. As Song Jian was about to pass by this intelligent robot, it suddenly stopped, turned its head towards him, and said, Thank you for your help; I will remember you. Song Jian stiffened, recognizing that the voice was undeniably Nafibojas. By the time Song Jian turned his head to look at the guiding intelligent robot, it acted as if nothing had happened and glided slowly forward. Has it taken control of this entire building? Song Jian thought in disbelief, No, its aim must be more than just this buildingCit wants to control the entire city What exactly have I escorted out! A look of shock appeared on Song Jians face. He had faintly sensed something amiss earlier but had never imagined that a mere broken mechanical skull could pose such a significant threat to a city. If I were to bring it to the City of Hope, with its strength, would it be able to resist the invasion? he couldnt help but ponder. After considerable thought, he realized that the City of Hope had only just been built and hadnt had the chance to adopt such advanced technological aids. The overall technological level was so much lower than Fengming Citys that if Fengming City was akin to the real world of the 21st century, then the City of Hope was practically a medieval Manor Castle. For a moment, Song Jian felt an absurd sense of pride in being technologically backward. At this moment, Song Jian was no longer concerned about using the Transmission Array to leave. Instead, he reached into his bag and pulled out a gold-quality Teleportation Scroll. As soon as he tore it, his figure instantly turned into a streak of white light and vanished. The Town Return Scroll had become a very common item for current players. However, most players would at most carry a white or green quality Town Return Scroll with them. The quality and effect of the Town Return Scroll were directly proportional. The higher the quality of the Town Return Scroll, the better its effect. A white-quality scroll only worked within a hundred-kilometer radius after setting the return location, whereas the gold-quality scroll had an effective range of over three thousand kilometers. This meant that even if Song Jian had been in Fengming City, upon using this Teleportation Scroll, he could instantly appear in the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, inside his own Manor Castle. Within minutes after Song Jians figure disappeared, a sharp alarm echoed across the skies of Fengming City. The piercing alarm sounded as the city gates slowly closed, and the Transmission Array was completely shut down. A hazy layer of light appeared over the city, resembling a thin mist. At this point, Fengming City had completely lost contact with the outside world, and nobody knew what had happened within its walls. But all of this was no longer Song Jians concern. Had he not made a swift decision to use a gold-quality Town Return Scroll, he might have been locked inside Fengming City by now, preparing to endure the city guards relentless searches. Back in the City of Hope, Song Jian immediately summoned his motorcycle and rode out of the city. He didnt stop until he was about ten kilometers away from the city, in the middle of a desert. There, he took out the damaged mechanical skull from his bag and smashed it vigorously until it was completely destroyed before he finally exhaled deeply. The City of Hope was a place that he and a group of people had built up with much difficulty; it definitely could not be handed over to others so easily. Now that the mechanical skull was crushed into powder, Song Jian buried this pile of dust deep in the ground, then prepared to return to the City of Hope. Just then, his communicator suddenly rang. Picking it up, he saw that it was Wang Qi requesting to talk. Ive already returned to the City of Hope. What happened? Song Jian asked. Wang Qi usually wouldnt contact him unless something significant occurred that required his input. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. City Lord, weve found a great place for monster farming and leveling up. Do you want to come check it out? Wang Qi asked with a hint of excitement in his voice. A good place for monster farming and leveling up? What level are the monsters? Song Jian curiously asked. Level fifty to sixty. Its very safe to farm monsters here, and they respawn quite quickly. Most people in the alliance have already reached level forty-five Wang Qi said. What, level forty-five? Song Jian said in surprise. It was well-known that the level-up speed of players in the City of Hope was actually very slow. Compared to those born in the City of Sin or other major cities, their average level was three to five levels lower. When Song Jian was at level fifty, most of the players were around level forty-one or forty-two. How could it be possible to gain three to four levels in just over half a month? Chapter 1100 - Chapter 1100 Chapter 1102 Mission_1 Chapter 1100: Chapter 1102 Mission_1 Chapter 1100: Chapter 1102 Mission_1 Song Jian, following the coordinates given by Wang Qi, arrived at a place more than thirty kilometers away from City of Hope. This was a wasteland, with the ground covered in salty soil glowing with a white light, where hardly a blade of grass grew. Only a strange mutated plant thrived hereCSalty Root Grass. This mutated grass was a valuable alchemical herb, with each one being worth thousands of Doomsday Coins. Although this was a region with level sixty monsters, Song Jian still saw plenty of players at the thirties and forties level searching the wasteland excitedly shouting whenever they found something. If one was lucky, gathering Salty Root Grass here could easily earn them tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins a day. Despite the danger, the place still attracted a considerable crowd. According to Wang Qi, the first person to discover that this was a place to level up quickly by grinding monsters was a player who came here to collect Salty Root Grass. Song Jian quickly reached the location described by Wang Qi. He was at the edge of the desert, where low-lying trees dotted the distance, the tallest of which was less than three meters high. The trees were twisted and of no use other than for cutting down for firewood. At the edge of this small forest, Wang Qi and a few players from the City of Hope were waiting for Song Jian. Seeing him approach, their eyes lit up, and they all came forward to greet him. Lord Mayor! The Lord Mayor has arrived! Song Jian responded with a smile and checked their levels. Wang Qi hadnt lied; these players had all reached level forty-five, and one of them had even reached level forty-seven. Lord Mayor, its been more than half a month since weve seen you. Have you been off completing an epic quest again? Got any great loot to show us? Wang Qi asked with a laugh. Song Jian laughed and glanced at Wang Qi, then directly displayed the Sword Immortal Bracer in the guild channel. The guild channel, which had been buzzing with activity, fell silent the moment Song Jian showcased the equipment. The players following Wang Qi stared at Song Jian in disbelief, as if they couldnt fathom what they were seeing. Wang Qi was shocked; he knew Song Jian had spent the last half month completing a task and that it had been completed successfully. He had thought it was just a piece of level seventy to eighty Dark Gold or Epic equipment. He wanted Song Jian to show it off to boost his prestige, but to his surprise, Song Jian had pulled out a piece of Legendary Quality Equipment of level one hundred and twenty. To think that most players were only levels thirty or forty, even equipment of levels fifty or sixty seemed high-end to them, not to mention Legendary Quality Equipment. In the eyes of ordinary players, Legendary Level equipment was almost on par with Divine Level gear. It took a while before someone in the guild channel exclaimed a single What the hell! It was as if a switch had been flipped, and a group of people erupted in the guild channel. The words Worship the Lord Mayor alone filled more than ten pages of the screen. Legendary Quality Equipment of level one hundred and twenty, does that mean the Lord Mayor can hunt level one hundred and twenty bosses now? Wang Qi pondered inwardly, his gaze towards Song Jian filling with fervor. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The specific date of the Abyss invasion was still unknown. The stronger Song Jians power, the safer City of Hope would be when facing the Abyssal enemies in the future. Once everyone had calmed down a bit, Song Jian laughed and asked Wang Qi, Alright, you still havent told me how youre leveling up so quickly! Lord of the city, walk this way, and youll understand once we arrive, Wang Qi said with a mysterious smile, leading Song Jian toward a small grove. As Song Jian walked, he observed the oddness of the grove. Each tree seemed as if it had been irradiated, with the bark marred by fist-sized galls. The trunks twisted upward like serpents, branches were sparse, and the leaves were thin and few, most trees boasting no more than a dozen leaves, lending a desolate appearance. After just a few meters, Song Jian made a startling discovery. Throughout the soil of this little forest lay scattered bones and skeletal remains. The white bones were mostly covered with earth, but still, some were exposed, making the area resemble a chaotic graveyard. Lord of the city, its just ahead! Wang Qi said in a low voice, pointing forward. Soon, the two reached the entrance of a valley. There, they found a one-legged NPC soldier, leaning on crutches and smoking a cigarette on a rock. Thats him, lord of the city. You should go and talk to him, take the task related to the soldiers legacy! Wang Qi said. Song Jian nodded and walked toward the somewhat elderly NPC soldier. Hello, is there anything I can help you with? Song Jian greeted the Level 50 NPC veteran and asked him with the standard task inquiry. Young man, you exude a powerful aura. It seems you are a strong warrior. If only my team had had someone like you back then, they might not have all died in this damn valley The NPC soldier seemed to drift into his memories, took a long time before finally extinguishing his nearly spent cigarette on the rock, looking up at Song Jian, he said, Powerful young man, would you be interested in hearing an old soldier recount the story of him and his comrades? It would be my honor! Song Jian replied with a nod. I still remember that night, pouring rain, our 123rd Division received emergency orders to march to this damned valley. We thought it was just a routine exercise, but it turned out to be the beginning of a nightmare Song Jian listened patiently as the NPC veteran told his story. The scattered bones from the forest were those of his comrades-in-armsCsoldiers of an entire division, all sacrificed here without anyone to collect their remains. And thats how they all fell here in battle! The NPC veteran said as he pulled out a handful of metal dog tags from his chest, saying to Song Jian, I have collected all their identity tags, but the enemy that killed them still roams this valley with impunity. I hope you can help me, kill them all. If you bring me ten heads of those beasts, I will give you a special reward! System: Veteran Vayne has issued a Hunting mission to you, which is an endless loop mission. Upon completion, you can gain a significant amount of combat experience. Do you accept? So its this endless loop mission? A hint of realization flickered in Song Jians eyes as he chose to accept. Seeing Song Jian accept the mission, Wang Qi immediately proposed a trade with Song Jian. On the trade interface, Song Jian saw Wang Qi laid out five hundred fierce heads, then completed the trade. Lord of the city, just speak to him to complete the task. With so many heads, your level should increase by one Wang Qi said with a laugh. Chapter 1101 - Chapter 1101 Chapter 1103 Insect Soldiers_1 Chapter 1101: Chapter 1103 Insect Soldiers_1 Chapter 1101: Chapter 1103 Insect Soldiers_1 Song Jian looked at the five hundred heads that appeared in his inventory, and suddenly felt a sense of unreality. Can quest items be traded too? Song Jian couldnt help but mutter to himself in a low voice. These heads looked like enlarged insect heads, with large mouths and sharp fangs. Even though they were dead, their ferocious and intimidating aura still hit you in the face. The five hundred heads could be stacked in the inventory, occupying just one slot. Song Jian didnt even know what the monster looked like. Right after he received the quest, he had taken out ten heads and lined them up in front of NPC veteran. Quest completed! Song Jian said to the veteran indifferently. The NPC veteran waved his hand, and the ten monster heads were immediately decomposed, turning into sparkling white light that slowly dissipated in the air. He stared at Song Jian, nodding and said, Indeed worthy of being a powerful adventurer, youve completed the task so quickly. These damn monsters reproduce too fast. Even if we kill a thousand, ten thousand of them, their numbers seem to never decrease Here is your reward. I hope it satisfies you. You know, Im just an old soldier. Apart from having been in more battles, theres nothing else Im proud of! With that, the NPC soldier raised his right hand, which looked like a dried-up twig that had lost all its moisture. However, a faint milky white glow floated out from the palm of his hand and landed on Song Jian. Song Jian glanced at it, his face showing a surprised expression. He had gained 6% of Experience Points for completing the quest. At level fifty-three, 6% Experience Points was enough for him to hunt monsters of the same level for more than a dozen days, but now, he had completed it in just a few minutes. Even if he had killed the monsters himself, it wouldnt have taken that long. It was too good of a deal. A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face, and he immediately continued the conversation with the NPC veteran, May I ask if theres anything else I can help you with? The NPC veteran said, Young man, please continue to bring me these beasts heads. This time, I need twenty! Song Jian took out another twenty heads and handed them over, quickly gaining a significant boost in combat experience. Just like that, Song Jian turned in all five hundred heads in his inventory, directly elevating his Experience Points to the verge of level fifty-four at 94%. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since the task was called an endless loop, it could be done indefinitely. However, as the NPC veteran started asking for more and more heads, some players found it tedious after leveling up a few times and chose to leave. But the players from the City of Hope kept grinding the monster heads there. There are no ready-made ones left, lets go. Tianyu and the others should have farmed a good batch of heads again. City Lord, come with me to see how Luo Tianyu and the others farm the monsters, Wang Qi said with a laugh. The monsters here were all level sixty, and ordinary players found it difficult to farm them. Only elite teams could take on this task, but even after doing it a few times and leveling up two or three times, the elite team players would find it hard to keep up. Wang Qi led Song Jian into the valley, where weathered stone pillars stood everywhere. As soon as they entered the valley, Song Jian heard a series of piercing screeches in the distance, sounding like fingernails scratching glass, which was irritating and chaotic. He couldnt help but frown. Its just ahead! Wang Qi laughed. Soon, the two climbed up a slope and looked down from the top. They saw a crack tens of meters wide on the valley cliff ahead, as if someone had viciously slashed it with a giant blade, creating a gorge about one hundred meters long. At that moment, three or four agile players were using their Acceleration Skill, desperately running toward the depths of the gorge. Behind them, groups of monsters surged like a black tide, screeching angrily as they closely followed the agile players. These monsters looked like oversized mantises, with serrated blades for forelimbs and robust, powerful hind legs. Their bodies were covered in a thick layer of black carapace. Running at great speed, they could smash small rocks to smithereens with their bodies, and they appeared extremely ferocious. Although they were just ordinary monsters, the vicious aura they exuded was even more intense than some elite and lord-level bosses. With narrowed eyes, Song Jian began to check the attributes of these monsters. Fierce Insect Soldiers, ordinary quality, level 60, Vitality Points: 28000/28000 Lets go, city lord, and take a look ahead! Song Jian pointed to the cliffs on either side of the gorge up ahead. The gorge was only over twenty meters high, and for players over level forty, it was quite easy to climb up from the valley floor with their bare hands. At this time, the cliffs on both sides were full of ranged players. Luo Tianyu, clad in striking red armor, was confidently commanding hundreds of elite crossbowmen, aiming at the monsters that had entered the gorge. The agile players were quickly climbing up the cliffs. Behind them, the Insect Soldiers converged into a mass, crashing against the valleys end like a black tide. Looking at the players above them, climbing the cliff, the Insect Soldiers raised their bodies and let out angry hisses. Then, droves of them started climbing as well, their forelimbs stabbing into the rock wall as easily as if piercing tofu and using their forelimbs strength to climb higher and higher. Free attack, fire! Luo Tianyu waved the Square Sky Halberd in his hand, pointed toward the valleys Insect Soldiers, and shouted loudly. In an instant, a multitude of crossbow bolts darkened the sky like a cloud, pressing down on the Insect Soldiers. Dozens of ranged players beside Luo Tianyu also began to release their skills. Some Mage players even started to chant lengthy spells, and the magical energy in the air boiled and stirred rapidly. Even Song Jian felt something unusual. These are level 60 creatures; most of us wouldnt stand a chance in one-on-one combat, but by taking advantage of the terrain, we can kill Insect Soldiers in numbers several times, even dozens of times larger than us, without sustaining any losses! boasted Wang Qi. This method had been arrived at after dozens of experiments, with each attempt a tale of blood and tears, not to be shared lightly. Just luring the monsters had caused serious injuries to more than a dozen of their guilds playersClosing limbs, requiring costly potions for their limbs to regrow. Truly remarkable! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. This method had an uncanny similarity to how he used to farm monsters for leveling up, except his Thousand Swords Art was so powerful that even with so many people including Luo Tianyus crossbowmen army, their combined damage didnt come close to one-third of the Thousand Swords Art. The bolts rained down in waves, but the Insect Soldiers were extraordinarily fierce, climbing up even over the bodies of their fallen comrades. Within minutes, the valley floor was carpeted with a thick layer of monster corpses, yet more creatures climbed over their brethren, drawing ever closer to the people on the cliffs. Chapter 1102 - Chapter 1102 Chapter 1104 Terrifying Speed_1 Chapter 1102: Chapter 1104: Terrifying Speed_1 Chapter 1102: Chapter 1104: Terrifying Speed_1 The Insect Soldiers were fearless and did not dread death, able to charge toward the people on the cliff even with a third of their bodies destroyed, as long as they still had a trace of Vitality within them. Watching the immense swarm of Insect Soldiers covering the cliffside like a carpet and drawing ever closer, the group standing atop the cliff felt not a trace of fear. Instead, they continuously unleashed attack skills, their faces showing a hint of numbness. This monster-slaying grind had been ongoing for over a week. Although there were rotations among the players, the process was somewhat monotonous. In ordinary areas, such continuous grinding would typically spawn Elite Level Bosses or even Lord Level Bosses after just a few rounds, but for some reason, this valley had yet to produce a single Boss despite the lengthy grindCall the monsters were common ones. Do these monsters respawn quickly? Song Jian watched as waves of monsters were dispatched by the group and couldnt help asking. Very quickly, and there are many of them. The deeper we go, the more numerous the Insect Soldiers become. We dont dare to venture too deep and only lure monsters nearby, fearing that luring too many at once might lead to a wipeout. Weve had a few of those before, and it only stabilized after we reduced the number of people luring. Wang Qi responded. Song Jian nodded. Soon, all the monsters lured to the valley had been killed. These monsters were all level sixty, and even without completing any mission, those standing on the cliff attacking gained a substantial amount of combat experience. With all the monsters dead, the Battle Guild players began to leap down from the cliff to collect the spoils. In no time, another large pile of Insect Soldier heads had been gathered. Guild Leader, here are eight hundred Insect Soldier heads. You go ahead and turn in the quest. The higher your level, the stronger your strength, and that makes us talk tougher when dealing with people from other cities! Wang Qi said with a smile. Song Jian smiled faintly as he took the Insect Soldier heads. He now needed to turn in three hundred Insect Soldier heads to complete a quest each time, but correspondingly the combat experience gained also increased somewhat. However, the increase in experience did not keep up with the increased difficulty of the quests, which was why many players would quit after leveling up a few times here. Its too slow. Go and assign a few more players to lure monsters! Song Jian observed for a while and then shook his head. If we lure any more, we wont be able to kill them in time. Their speed is extremely fast, and their attacks are very strong. Once they rush up the cliff, it only takes a couple of hits to cause casualties, Wang Qi said with a furrowed brow, explaining in a low voice. The number of monsters lured each time had been carefully calculated to ensure safetyCthe maximum number under the premise of security. Any more would break that limit and allow the Insect Soldiers to storm up the cliff. Dont worry, with me here, there wont be a problem. Even double the number is fine, Song Jian said with a laugh. Wang Qis eyes lit up. The Guild Leaders strength was increasing rapidly, and many Battle Guild players were speculating just how powerful he really was. This time, he had even obtained level one hundred and twenty legendary equipment; whether it was obtained from hunting monsters or completing a quest, it was an incredibly impressive and terrifying feat. With those words from the Guild Leader, Im much more at ease After Wang Qi spoke, he gestured to a few players and whispered something to them. Soon after, several nimble professional players joined the ranks of those luring monsters. In reality, luring monsters in the valley was relatively simple. Even though the monsters were vicious, they did not have a large alert range, and upon spotting an enemy, would roar to summon nearby companions. As long as the lurers werent too greedy or ventured too deep, there was no danger. Quickly, even more Insect Soldiers were attracted than before. After a dozen or so players who lured the monsters climbed back up the cliff, Song Jian summoned the Flame Light Wings and flew directly into the sky. Hey, werent the Guild Leaders wings made of steel? How did they change? one player remarked, fixated on the dazzling flame wings behind Song Jian, with an air of surprise. They look like burning flames, these wings are a hundred times cooler than steel wings just by their shape alone! someone envied. Damn, the number of monsters this time is too many, can we withstand it? A player looked at the swarming insect soldiers, seemingly remembered something, and spoke with a pale face in a low voice. While everyone was discussing, countless spirit swords appeared around Song Jians body. Then, these spirit swords, burning with dark red karmic flames, as if possessing a will of their own, traced mysterious arcs in the air and flew towards the insect soldiers on the ground. After successfully merging with the Sky-breaking Sword and acquiring its own Sword Spirit, the Spirit Swords, which previously required Song Jian to control with his Mental Strength, now seemed to have been equipped with the most advanced guiding system, making the use of the Thousand Swords Art several times easier for Song Jian. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A huge Karmic Fire Red Lotus emerged in the depths of the valley, its strong suction force leaving the surrounding insect soldiers no ability to resist, sucking them all into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. The Red Lotus Sword Array was like a massive furnace, where flames and Sword Qi crisscrossed inside, continuously slicing through the bodies of the insect soldiers. Their Vitality Points dropped rapidly, faster than when they were attacked by everyone else before. More importantly, the existence of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation prevented the insect soldiers from climbing up the cliff and posing a threat to the people above. The safety was actually much greater than before. Song Jians brows slightly furrowed, for these insect soldiers numbered over five hundred, yet their overall strength was not even comparable to that of a level eighty Elite Level boss, unable to withstand even the first phase of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, it was a bit of an overkill. A moment later, as the cooldown for some players monster-attracting skills had not yet ended, the Red Lotus Sword Array in the valley began to slowly dissipate. A rich scent of burning wafted up from the valley, and by the time the Red Lotus Sword Array had completely dissolved, the valley was strewn with the charred corpses of insect soldiers and the sparkling war trophies of various qualities around the corpses. This, this was too fast, wasnt it? someone exclaimed in amazement. The number is double that of before, but the time taken is not even one third of before. What kind of skill is this? Its power is too terrifying! Wang Qi too was staring at Song Jian with a face full of amazement; he hadnt expected that the combined damage of dozens of players and hundreds of elite crossbowmen would not even compare to that of Song Jian alone. This was simply unbelievable. It feels like we and the lord are playing two different games a player next to him said with a wry smile. Those around nodded in agreement, sharing a similar pain, looking at the strength of the insect soldiers in the valley, their hearts were filled with shock. After a moment, Song Jian stood up and shouted, Continue. That startled everyone. Was the cooldown for such a terrifyingly powerful skill so short? But no one questioned it. This time, Wang Qi doubled the number of players drawing monsters again. He had realized that Song Jians strength was more terrifying than all of them combined, enough to handle even more insect soldiers. Chapter 1103 - Chapter 1103 Chapter 1105 Final Mission_1 Chapter 1103: Chapter 1105 Final Mission_1 Chapter 1103: Chapter 1105 Final Mission_1 The players luring the monsters took turns wave after wave, but the only one attacking was always Song Jian alone. The skeletons of countless Insect Soldiers piled up in the valley like a small mountain, stacking up layer upon layer. The speed at which the monster carcasses disappeared couldnt keep up with Song Jians hunting speed, which made the spectating guild players exclaim in amazement more than once. Song Jians terrifying force also rapidly spread throughout the guild. By now, Song Jians level had reached 56 and 67%. And that was just from the combat experience gained from hunting the Insect Soldiers. In his inventory, the number of Insect Soldier heads had reached over thirty thousand. If he went to complete the infinite loop quest again, his experience points would see a substantial increase, possibly allowing him to jump several levels. Ive already gained three skill points Song Jian opened his skill tab and after hesitating for a moment, allocated the points among Mysterious Moonlight Sword, Sword Shadow Clone, and Sword Qi Forming. The Mysterious Moonlight Sword integrated movement and control into one and, even though its damage was slightly lower, this shortfall was completely unnoticeable against Song Jians formidable base damage. Upgrading the Mysterious Moonlight Sword to level six yielded only a slight enhancement in attack range and damage, without any qualitative change. Sword Shadow Clone was upgraded to level five, which only increased the proportion of the clones inherited attributes from the original body. But most importantly, the clones skills were now at level 2, meaning the Sword Shadow Clone could unleash the level 2 Thousand Swords Art. For Song Jian, the stronger the clone, the stronger his own power. And Sword Qi Forming had also been upgraded to level three. Although the skills description was somewhat vague, Song Jian could distinctly feel its augmenting effect on the Thousand Swords Art. Enhancing this skill was akin to indirectly boosting the power of the Thousand Swords Art itself. Lord, when we were luring the monsters just now, we discovered a peculiar location; it seems to be a cave. Many Insect Soldiers were crawling out from this cave, a slightly thin man, who appeared to be in his twenties, stepped forward and cupped his hands towards Song Jian. This is Zhang Yi, the leader of the Assassin group, level forty-eight, Assassin class! Wang Qi whispered to Song Jian. Song Jian nodded slightly and said, Where exactly is it? Zhang Yi took out a dagger and began tracing on the ground. In no time at all, a simple map of the valley materialized before Song Jian. This location is about seven hundred meters from here Zhang Yi indicated a corner of the map with his dagger. Song Jian nodded again. It seemed that the source of the valleys abnormality originated from that cave. He would have to check it out when the opportunity arose; there might be unexpected gains. Lord, lets call it a day. In half an hour, it will be dark, and luring the monsters will be too dangerous, Wang Qi said quietly from the side. Song Jian nodded once more, smiled, and said, You all worked hard today! Everyone laughed; Song Jians strength today had shocked them all, and their attitude towards him was undergoing a subtle change. Everyone took out their Town Return Scrolls in preparation to return to the City of Hope. The distance from here to the City of Hope was not far, so white-quality Town Return Scrolls would suffice. These scrolls had become standard items among players of the City of Hope. When Zhang Yi took out his Town Return Scroll, he hesitated briefly and said to Song Jian, Lord, there are probably not only ordinary monsters in that cave. I can sense the presence of a creature inside that inspires fear. Just standing there for a moment made my entire body tremble Upon reaching the Assassin class, players learn a passive skill that senses danger. This skill, akin to animal instinct, allows Assassins to steer clear of danger, making correct judgments about enemies far stronger than themselves. Song Jian nodded and with a smile, responded to Zhang Yi, Thank you for the warning; Ill be careful. Zhang Yi nodded, tore his Town Return Scroll, and disappeared in a white light. As for the presence of a powerful BOSS in this valley, Song Jian wasnt surprised. With such a terrifying number of Insect Soldiers, fiercely unafraid of death, there had to be at least one BOSS commanding them, and such a BOSS could well be more than one. However, now was not the time to investigate the cave. Song Jian had over thirty thousand Insect Soldier heads in his inventory, nearly forty thousand, which represented a substantial amount of experience. He needed to convert this into his own strength first. Just stopping for a few minutes, the valley once again filled with the vicious and sharp hissing of the Insect Soldiers. It felt as if their numbers, like the quest, were also infinite. At the entrance to the valley, the aged NPC veteran was still sitting alone on the rock, his pipe set aside. He continuously rubbed his maimed leg, his face etched with the marks of time. Song Jian approached him and began to tirelessly complete the infinite loop quest. The Insect Soldier heads rapidly dwindled in his inventory, while his combat experience increased at an astonishing rate. Song Jian hadnt experienced such a rapid pace of advancement in a long time, which reminded him of the early days of entering the game, the period of swift leveling. 69% 73% 81% Song Jians level finally settled at 58 and 12%. The two new skill points, unable to be used due to the lack of skills at 100% proficiency, were kept in reserve for the time being. More than thirty thousand Insect Soldier heads were consumed, and now, completing a quest required handing over more than five thousand Insect Soldier heads. The difficulty of the quest had risen to an inconceivable level. If it were a regular player, such a large number of Insect Soldier heads would likely take a month to collect, rendering the effort and reward severely mismatched. Phew, four or five levels in a single day, its unbelievable, Song Jian looked at his level, feeling quite satisfied, ready to spend the following days here. If he could reach the third tier of combat power before the Abyss invasion, the crisis of the invasion would directly turn into an opportunity. Young man, you possess great power, and youve proved yourself with these damned Insect Soldiers! NPC soldier Vayne suddenly spoke up, These Insect Soldiers are a disaster, and our mission was to end this disaster, but we failed. For a soldier, failure is a humiliation harder to bear than death itself. I hope you can help me complete it and end the disaster here! System: You have acquired the infinite loop quests final task, Origin. Task content: Discover why the Insect Soldiers are appearing here, eliminate them, and erase these creatures that should not exist here! Task rewards: A large amount of combat experience, an epic reward chest; Task penalty: Decrease level by one; Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1104 - Chapter 1104 Chapter 1106 Insect Soldiers Lord_1 Chapter 1104: Chapter 1106: Insect Soldiers Lord_1 Chapter 1104: Chapter 1106: Insect Soldiers Lord_1 ` This mission was somewhat of a surprise to Song Jian, yet it was also within his expectations. He had this premonition when the gap between mission difficulty and rewards kept increasing. The rewards and difficulty of a mission often correlate directly, if the difficulty suddenly surges without a change in rewards, congratulations, you might have stumbled upon a chain mission or a hidden mission. These kinds of missions are often deeply concealed and require extensive exploration. They are extremely challenging and tend to weed out the majority of players unlikely to complete them early on. For an average player, killing thousands of Insect Soldiers for a mere reward of 8%-10% combat experience is clearly not worth it. With the same effort and energy, one could gain more Experience Points by grinding on lower-level monsters and do so much more safely than hunting Insect Soldiers. Song Jian did not hesitate to accept this mission, he knew it would be much more difficult than killing a few thousand Insect Soldiers, but judging from the mission rewards and penalties, a substantial amount of experience would save him one to two months of effort. An epic chest might also likely contain an epic piece of equipment, which wasnt too shabby. You are a true warrior! the veteran Vayne exclaimed, These Insect Soldiers are a great enemy to mankind, they must be eradicated! We once broke into the nest of these Insect Soldiers but were ultimately driven out. The nest is located in a cave deep in the valley, he continued. I need you to scout that cave. Once you have finished scouting, the mission will give you further instructions! Upon hearing this, Song Jian knew it to be true and nodded, stepping towards the valley. Entering the valley, Song Jian first used the Concealment Necklace to enter stealth mode, then hastened towards the cave deep in the valley. The valley was once again teeming with Insect Soldiers, they roamed everywhere, and even in stealth mode, Song Jian proceeded with extreme caution to avoid being surrounded by them. Although he wasnt afraid of them, the Insect Soldiers could still delay his mission progress. After spending over half an hour, Song Jian finally arrived at the target locationCthe mouth of the cave in the depths of the valley. Viewing from outside, a constant stream of standard level-60 Insect Soldiers could be seen pouring out of the cave. They appeared to have just hatched, their dark chitinous shells still covered in viscous fluid, which quickly dispersed into the air once they left the cave. This place must be akin to a production base for Insect Soldiers; theres bound to be stronger Insect Soldier BOSSes inside, and there may even be Lord and Overlord level BOSSes, Song Jian thought silently to himself. A reward of an epic item would necessitate the presence of a correspondingly challenging BOSS, Song Jian wouldnt believe it otherwise. The cave entrance wasnt large, its diameter about five meters, allowing four or five Insect Soldiers to march out side by side. Song Jian watched the entrance for a while and noticed that the soldiers didnt emerge at every moment. There was a brief interval between one group of Insect Soldiers and the next, about only ten seconds. That was his opportunity to enter the cave, as the Insect Soldiers alert range might be small, but passing within less than a meter from them was still enough to be detected. Quickly taking advantage of the interval, Song Jian rushed into the cave and discovered that the underground area was incredibly vast. Looking around, the cave was filled with grotesque rocks, and the sharp shrieking of the Insect Soldiers pervaded everywhere. ` Song Jian carefully evaded the insect soldiers on his way deeper into the cave. Every so often, dozens of insect soldiers would rush out from the depths of the cave towards the valley. Such an environment was not suitable for large army confrontations; once one failed to gain an overwhelming advantage over the insect soldiers, being dragged into a war of attrition meant defeat was inevitable. In such circumstances, it was more suitable for a small number of elite soldiers like Song Jian to enter the cave and carry out reconnaissance and beheading operations. However, this also significantly increased the danger, especially considering the sheer number of insect soldiers in the cave. Along the way, Song Jian saw many oval-shaped insect eggs, about half a person tall. It seemed that these eggs were abandoned; they had become like fossils, their surfaces covered with a thick layer of rock, appearing just like stone eggs. Song Jian was extremely cautious about these stone-like eggs, avoiding them at a distance as he made his way. After wandering in the cave for over half an hour, Song Jian came to an underground river. In the center of the river was a small island, on which a golden treasure chest was placed. Next to the chest was an insect soldier much more muscular and imposing than the regular ones, constantly roaming around the chest. No matter where it went, its gaze firmly fixed on the treasure chest. The attraction of the golden treasure chest to Song Jian had lessened over time, but the presence of this insect soldier caught his eyeCit was clearly a BOSS, and a formidable one at that. Ordinary insect soldiers didnt even dare to approach it; on the entire island, only this creature existed. Insect Soldier Lord, Level 65, Lord-level BOSS, Vitality Points 190,000/190,000 Level 65 Lord-level BOSS Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, he was more than a hundred meters away from the island. A large number of insect soldiers roamed around; if he charged straight through, it might agitate all the insect soldiers in the cave. Hidden beside a massive rock, Song Jian held the Sky-breaking Sword, eyeing the insect soldier lord in the distance. With a mere thought, hundreds of Spirit Swords floated around him, paused for a moment, then moved simultaneously, soaring towards the distant insect soldier lord. The range of the Thousand Swords Art attack was extremely broad. As long as Song Jian could keep his eyes locked on a monster, the Spirit Swords could strike it. This skills power was always influenced by Song Jians own attributes and couldnt unleash its full potential. Otherwise, the legendary Sword Immortal technique of taking an enemys head from a thousand miles away would be somewhat demonstrated by Song Jian. The Spirit Swords dancing in the air did not alarm the insect soldiers along the way. Only the lord-level BOSS targeted by the swords seemed to sense the threat, tensing up and looking anxiously around, emitting a series of deep roars, appearing restless and agitated. During its moment of hesitation, the Spirit Swords had already struck, and the instant it was attacked, its enmity locked onto Song Jian, over a hundred meters away. The creature let out a roar, turned around, and charged down a winding path, the only entrance and exit of the small island. To get on or off the island, one had to pass through here, which meant that if Song Jian chose close combat, merely getting close to the BOSS would be no easy feat. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1105 - Chapter 1105 Chapter 1107 Eye of Insight_1 Chapter 1105: Chapter 1107: Eye of Insight_1 Chapter 1105: Chapter 1107: Eye of Insight_1 The Insect Soldier bosss heavy steps charged toward Song Jian, leaving deep footprints with every step on the ground as if cutting into tofu, its blade-like forelimbs constantly swinging, slicing through the surrounding pillars without the slightest delay. However, it had run less than ten meters before its hard carapace was already tattered and torn, revealing the purplish-red flesh within. Its body was covered in wounds, each one reaching deep into the purplish-red muscles, with purplish-red blood spurting out, turning everywhere it passed into a trail of blood. Now, each Spirit Sword in Song Jians Thousand Swords Art was close to five thousand points in power, which was a lot for the 65th-level Lord-grade boss with only hundreds of thousands of Vitality Points. The mere hundred-plus Spirit Swords were enough to trouble it, making it unnecessary to use the even more powerful Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. In no time at all, the Lord-grade boss had become a corpse, with purifying karmic fire burning on its body, quickly reducing it to a pile of ashes. Around these ashes lay a scattering of items in various colors. A 65th-level Lord-grade boss had a certain chance to drop Dark Gold Quality items, and this time, luck was on his side, as he actually managed to find another Dark Gold Quality Skill Scroll, brightening Song Jians eyes from afar. Dark Gold Quality skills could no longer provide experience for the Thousand Swords Art, but in the auction house, Dark Gold Quality Skill Scrolls were always highly sought after, and prices remained high. The Skill Scroll dropped by a 65th-level Lord-grade boss would start at at least one million Doomsday Coins, as long as it wasnt a skill specific to some special class. Song Jian stealthily made his way to the island path, a narrow path just wide enough to accommodate two people side by side, like a stone bridge connecting the island to the outside. If a group wished to enter the island, the Lord-grade boss need only guard the path to ensure that most melee fighters could only watch as spectators. Song Jian first picked up all the items dropped by the boss, but among the spoils, only the Dark Gold Quality Skill Scroll was worth a glance; the rest were mostly materials and at most worth tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins. Glancing at the Skill Scroll, it was a defensive skill for a Demon-slayer Mage, capable of raising the Mages resistance and defense by 15% and also conjuring a magical shield that could absorb three thousand points of damage. Song Jian looked at it and immediately felt disappointed. Had this skill been for another Mage class, the Skill Scroll would have been worth at least three million Doomsday Coins. However, Demon-slayer Mages were a special kind of Mage class, known as the Warrior amidst Mages, with naturally strong defense and resistance, and they already had the highest number of defensive skills among magic classes, so if Song Jian could sell this Skill Scroll for eight hundred thousand Doomsday Coins, he would consider himself lucky. Shaking his head, Song Jian stuffed the Skill Scroll into his inventory. The scroll was a disappointment; the Demon-slayer Mage class was scarcely populated, and their items rarely sold for high prices. Song Jian sighed and turned his attention to the golden treasure chest, hoping it would bring him some surprises. As his gaze fell upon the chest, indeed, it presented him with the first surprise. It was a locked chest, and when he touched it, the systems prompt was that it required at least an expert-level lockpicking skill to open. Expert-level, currently, only those rogues who specialized in the study of lockpicking could possibly achieve this. Ordinary rogue players wouldnt waste their time and energy on a skill like lockpicking, which was only occasionally useful. But Song Jian had the Key of Oblivion; he did not need lockpicking skills as this Master Key could automatically open all treasure chests of Epic Quality and below. It was only when Song Jian began to unlock the chest that he realized, a normal Dark Gold Quality chest would take at most five to ten minutes to open, but this chest in front of him needed thirty minutes. That was inevitable. The Key of Oblivions default was to meet the minimum requirements to unlock the chest, which also meant the slowest time. Now, the Key of Oblivions default to open this Dark Gold chest was equivalent to an expert-level lockpicking skill. However, at this moment, Song Jian wasnt concerned with the danger around him and didnt mind the length of time it took to open the chest. The longer it took, the more precious the items inside, and Song Jian couldnt wish for the unlocking time to be even longer. 5% 10% 20% 60% ` Click~ A crisp sound rang out beside Song Jians ear, the treasure chest opened, and a dazzling dark gold glow burst forth from within. Dark Gold Quality! A smile appeared on the corners of Song Jians mouth. Dark Gold Quality was the pinnacle of Gold Quality; if it was equipment, then every attribute of the equipment would be top-notch. Ordinary Gold Quality equipment might sell for a million, but Dark Gold Quality equipment could sell for at least five million! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon opening the chest, Song Jian first took out two pieces of high-quality cake which, when eaten out of combat, could not only restore Vitality Points and satiety but also temporarily increase Agility by fifteen points. In addition to the two pieces of cake, Song Jian also took out a bottle of Silver Quality Boluoji Fierce Wine, which could increase melee damage, but it would cause drunkenness. It wasnt very useful for the average player, but for those who had mastered the Drunken Fist technique, the higher quality the alcohol consumed during the technique, the greater the damage inflicted. The Drunken Fist technique was not only impressive in damage but also increased evasion, making it especially suitable for one-on-one combat. Therefore, it was favored by many close-combat professionals; for the likes of monks and pugilists, Drunken Fist was a must-learn skill. There were many such professionals in the alliance; this bottle of Silver Quality fierce wine would surely be in demand. Thrown into the alliances warehouse, it would probably be fought over by many. Song Jian continued to search twice more, but only found some sundries, none of which were Dark Gold Quality. However, he was not anxious; since a dark gold glow had blossomed, there certainly would be a Dark Gold Quality item in the chest. Continuing his search, at last, Song Jian pulled out a Skill Book radiating a dark gold light, the Eye of Insight. A universal skill? Song Jians eyes lit up; universal skills were the most valuable of all because they had the widest audience. All players could learn them, and most of these skills were auxiliary, which although couldnt increase a players combat strength, could play a significant supportive role during a typical game adventure. Lockpicking, for example, was a universal skill. As long as one wasnt a rogue class player, anyone who got it would learn it themselves. Encountering a treasure chest in the wild and not being able to open it was one of the most painful experiences. However, such skills were also priced extremely high. The starting bid for Lockpicking in the auction house was at least three million Doomsday Coins, sometimes rising to five million or even higher, more expensive than a Gold Quality skill book. Song Jian hadnt learned Lockpicking to date, not because he couldnt afford it, but because he felt the cost-performance ratio was too low and was reluctant to spend the money. Skill Book: Eye of Insight Usage Requirements: None Effects: Learn the Eye of Insight skill. Eye of Insight (Active): Pupil Technique, Level MAX. Usage effect: Analyze the attributes of the target. The weaker the targets strength, the more comprehensive the attribute information obtained. The stronger the targets strength, the less attribute information obtained. When used, theres a certain chance to provoke the target. For five seconds, the targets hostility will focus on you and cannot be transferred! ` Chapter 1106 - Chapter 1106 Chapter 1108 Evolution Essence_1 Chapter 1106: Chapter 1108 Evolution Essence_1 Chapter 1106: Chapter 1108 Evolution Essence_1 Song Jian finished reading about the Eye of Insight skill and didnt hesitate to learn it. This universal skill was much more powerful than the Lockpicking Skill, which could only be used occasionally. Not only could it reveal monster attributes, but it could also inspect the properties of certain items, making it incredibly practical. However, when used to inspect monsters, it easily attracted their hostility. If one were a tank class warrior, it would be even more suitable: it could serve as both a scouting ability and a means to draw aggro, maximizing the skills effectiveness. If this Skill Book were to be put up for auction, the starting bid would be at least five million Doomsday Coins. If it caught the fancy of interested players, Song Jian wouldnt be surprised if it went for over ten million Doomsday Coins. The Eye of Insight skill was indeed worth the price. Just then, a piercing roar suddenly came from deep within the cave, and the Insect Soldiers throughout the cave seemed to grow agitated. Those that had been wandering aimlessly, appearing lazy and listless, now became tense, letting out low growls from their sharp mouthparts, warily looking around. Some of the Insect Soldiers even made a beeline for the islet in the underground river. Song Jian was startled and quickly used the Stealth Skill, hiding behind a rock at the edge of the island. Dozens of Insect Soldiers stormed the island, searching around, but since the BOSSs body hadnt even left any ash behind, they naturally found nothing. After a fruitless search, they reluctantly dispersed with an air of dissatisfaction. Song Jian entered a stealthy state and moved towards the direction of the low roar. This being, which could control the entire caves Insect Soldiers with only a roar, might just be the target of his quest. Soon, Song Jian entered a narrow passage which only allowed two people to walk abreast. If Insect Soldiers tried to pass through, only one could fit at a time. Song Jian noted that on both sides of the corridor were the discarded eggs he had seen upon first entering the cave. However, these eggs seemed more refined than the fossil-like ones before, each shimmering with a metallic black gloss, like iron eggs. These iron eggs appeared no different from the stone eggs outside, emitting nearly identical auras, but Song Jian felt an underlying worry, suspecting these iron eggs werent as simple as they seemed on the surface. Eye of Insight! He immediately used the newly acquired skill on these iron eggs. Quickly, their attributes became visible to him, and just like x-rays, Song Jian could see about three centimeters of shell covering the surface. Beneath the shell, a ferocious Insect Soldier was writhing slowly in a mass of milky, viscous fluid. It seemed to struggle, but the sticky liquid coating its body was seeping into it, maintaining its survival and gradually strengthening its physical qualities. Strange Insect Eggs: Rare item, Item Properties: This is a special way for Insect Soldiers to raise their rank. They revert to egg form and if they successfully break through, they can evolve into a stronger caste. If they fail, they will die quietly and without notice. The Evolution Essence within these eggs is an excellent supplement for any creature. You can obtain it by breaking these eggs, but before you do, you must first face the wrath of a failed Insect Soldier! Evolution Essence? Good for pets? Song Jians eyes lit up. His spider mount had been resurrected but was still in egg form, and it was uncertain how long it would take to hatch. If he had this Evolution Essence, even if it didnt improve the spiders quality, at least it could shorten the revival time. Thinking this, Song Jian immediately drew his Sky-breaking Sword and stabbed at the nearest egg. The seemingly hard eggshell was easily torn apart by the Sky-breaking Sword. After withdrawing the Sky-breaking Sword, a fist-sized hole appeared on the surface of the egg, and a viscous white liquid slowly oozed out. Song Jian hastily took out a water bottle, emptied its contents, and began to collect the Evolution Essence. The Evolution Essence in this egg wasnt much; only a bottle and a bit more were collected before it was gone, leaving Song Jian somewhat disappointed. Just then, an angry roar came from inside the iron egg. The Insect Soldier, whose evolution had been interrupted, was almost mad with rage. Its forelimbs, sharp as blades, easily tore open the eggshell and charged at Song Jian. Song Jian swung his Sky-breaking Sword, blocking in front of himself. The forelimb of the evolution-failed Insect Soldier swung fiercely forward, colliding with the Sky-breaking Sword. Clang! The sound of metal striking metal echoed through the air. The forelimb of the Insect Soldier on the other side instantly shattered, breaking off a piece the size of a palm, and purplish-red blood gushed from the wound. After being injured, the Insect Soldier became even more ferocious. Its entire body leaped into the air, pouncing toward Song Jian. Song Jian, staring at its slightly pale belly, revealed a hint of a smile on his face. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure turned into a brilliant flash of white light, charging at the belly of the Insect Soldier. The Sky-breaking Sword gave a feeling of slight resistance, but quickly broke through the defense of the Insect Soldiers belly and pierced into its body, until the hilt. The injured Insect Soldier stiffened, its originally fierce pounce crumbling instantly. Its body seemed to be supported by an invisible, mysterious force, floating in mid-air. Quickly, Song Jians hands moved like lightning, issuing eight shadowy attacks that blossomed from the belly of the Insect Soldier. The continuous nine strikes caused the Insect Soldiers belly to completely fracture, and the massive wound simply could not heal. Its innards whooshed out, and its Vitality Points instantly dropped to the lowest. Song Jian could feel that, whether in terms of attack strength or physical condition, this Insect Soldier was much stronger than a normal Level 60 Insect Soldier, but compared to the Lord-level boss he had encountered before, it was much weaker, with strength roughly around an Elite Level boss. This was despite its failed evolution. Had it evolved successfully, it would definitely have reached the peak strength of an Elite Boss and possessed the potential to advance to a Lord-level boss. After killing this evolution-failed Insect Soldier, no items dropped, but having obtained the Evolution Essence, Song Jian was satisfied. He did not expect the Insect Soldier to drop anything good for him. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the Insect Soldiers body slowly burning away, a realization suddenly dawned on Song Jian. Perhaps it was precisely because it had absorbed a large amount of Evolution Essence that it had such strength. That is to say, the Evolution Essence in the insect eggs was inversely proportional to the strength of the Insect Soldiers that emerged. The more Evolution Essence an insect egg had, the weaker the Insect Soldier inside would be, and the less there was, it meant that the Insect Soldier had absorbed too much Evolution Essence, making it much stronger. However, these Insect Soldiers might be tough for ordinary players, but for Song Jian, the only worry was that the noise of the fight would attract a large number of surrounding Insect Soldiers. If he ended up attracting too many and didnt manage to collect much Evolution Essence, turning the mission into a failure, that would be a loss not worth the gain. Thanks to Book Friend 20191216234554320 for the reward of 100 Doomsday Coins~ Chapter 1107 - Chapter 1107 Chapter 1109 Special Area_1 Chapter 1107: Chapter 1109: Special Area_1 Chapter 1107: Chapter 1109: Special Area_1 Song Jian looked towards the canyon and saw about a dozen monster eggs placed on both sides of the passage, each containing Evolution Essence. However, due to different evolution stages of the Insect Soldiers within the eggs, the amount of Evolution Essence varied. At this point, Song Jian had already regarded all the Evolution Essence as his own assets and naturally refused to let the Insect Soldiers inside them go to waste, starting to destroy them one by one. In just over a dozen minutes, Song Jian had killed off all the Insect Soldiers inside the monster eggs and retrieved all the Evolution Essence, ending up with thirty-two bottles of the substance, totaling nearly a hundred kilograms. This Evolution Essence could only be used on flesh-and-blood organisms. Song Jians stone elemental pet, Gulu, was not eligible to use it. Therefore, Song Jian gave all the Evolution Essence to his spider mount, which was still in the hatching stage of the monster eggs. What a pity the Black Dragon isnt in the Pet Space, otherwise I would have focused on cultivating it first Song Jian looked at an empty slot in the Pet Space, feeling somewhat regretful. After all, the Black Dragon was his first combat pet and could also serve as a flying mount once it grew up, making it among the most top-tier combat pets. Because of the Dragon Head Strange Tree in the Poisonous Swamp, which had a special attraction to Dragon Clan creatures, especially the fruits that they bore, all creatures with Dragon Clan blood would go crazy for them, including the Black Dragon. After Song Jian had killed the Elite Level BOSS guarding the Dragon Head Strange Tree, the Black Dragon refused to leave its base. However, the Black Dragon had still not severed its combat pet relationship with Song Jian. Normally, if a combat pet stayed away from its master for a long time, the intimacy would rapidly decline over time, causing the pet to betray its owner. Yet, despite being separated from Song Jian for over a year, the intimacy had not decreased; miraculously, the intimacy between Black Dragon and Song Jian would even occasionally increase. Song Jian guessed that it might be because he had let it stay by the Dragon Head Strange Tree. At first, Song Jian would still visit the Poisonous Swamp to check on the Black Dragon, but he had been too busy lately and it had been a long time since his last visit. He wondered how the Black Dragon was doing and whether its tier had increased again. While thinking about the Black Dragon as a combat pet, Song Jian suddenly realized that he had unconsciously used all the Evolution Essence on his spider mount. The egg of the spider mount, originally white with strange patterns on its surface, had turned entirely black like the eggs of the Insect Soldiers he had destroyed, emanating a metallic luster and looking just like an iron egg. At the same time, a twelve-hour countdown had appeared on the egg of the spider mount, which must be the hatching time. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I hope that when you hatch, your quality can be elevated to another tier! Song Jian watched the trembling spider mounts egg in the inventory, quietly hoping. The spider mounts tier was already at the Gold Tier, and ascending one more would make it reach the epic level. At that point, even Gulus potential for growth might not be as great. However, Gulu was a combat pet, only able to assist in battle, while the spider mount was a mount, meant only for travel. Even with significant growth potential, it would only mean a faster movement speed. Thinking back, choosing the spider egg as a mount seemed somewhat wasteful. After sorting things out, Song Jians gaze fell on the narrow passage ahead. From the passage, one could faintly hear the sharp shrieking of many Insect Soldiers, suggesting that there was no small number of them. Moreover, the number of BOSS Insect Soldiers inside was likely substantial. In the outer cave, Song Jian had so far only found one Insect Soldier BOSS guarding the Dark Gold Treasure Chest and had not encountered any others. But looking at the passage ahead, he felt as if a malevolent and bloody aura, like a flood, was continuously pouring out of the entrance. In fact, there was nothing in the passage C it appeared as just a crack split open in the rock wall, with dark brown moss even growing on either side of the rock walls, looking no different from any other underground cave passage. Song Jian took a deep breath and stepped towards the tunnel. As soon as he entered, he immediately received a system message. System: You have entered a special region. Due to the hidden task origins, if you proceed, the special region you are in will become a sealed mission space, and you can only leave after completing the task. Any teleportation skills or items will be unusable before the task is completed. Do you wish to continue? Song Jian hesitated briefly, thinking to himself, It seems that this is the key place to complete the mission With this thought, Song Jian didnt hesitate any longer and continued to move forward. After taking two steps, the entrance of the tunnel behind him was suddenly blocked by a layer of semi-transparent light screen. Looking back, the light screen at the entrance of the tunnel rippled like a wave, constantly undulating. Through the light screen, Song Jian could vaguely see the scenery outside the cave. Although the light screen was thin, Song Jian knew that he probably wouldnt be able to leave without completing the task, and falling a level was perhaps the mildest penalty for failure. If it were another player undertaking this task, it was likely they might lose their life here. With that thought, Song Jians figure vanished on the spot and reappeared after a moment, a hint of a smile on his face. The special region restriction had disabled all means of teleportation, cutting off Song Jians way out. However, the fragmented Divine Country seemed to be unaffected by this mysterious force. Song Jian could freely enter and leave the Divine Country, which meant that at the very least, his life was secure. As long as he wasnt instantly killed, Song Jian could quickly seek refuge in the Divine Country and save his life. Song Jian continued along the tunnel and soon saw insect soldiers wandering in an underground cave at the end of the passage. This cave was much smaller than the one outside the tunnel, about the size of two football fields. Around the cave, there were countless fresh white insect eggs, as if they had just been laid. Next to each egg, there were at least two elite-level Insect Soldiers guarding it. These elite-level Insect Soldiers had a thicker carapace than ordinary soldiers. Even their joints sprouted fierce bone spurs, each more than a foot long, covering the joints completely. Not only could they serve as protection, but in battle, they could also be used as weapons. Just as Song Jian was observing the insect eggs and soldiers in the cave, a shrill screeching sound emanated from the depths of the cave. The sound, like a sonic attack, caused Song Jians face to turn pale as if his chest had been struck with a hammer. He couldnt help but stagger backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood. A damage value of over two thousand floated above his head. A look of alarm appeared in Song Jians eyes. Although most of the damage was because he had been completely unprepared, it was the first time he had encountered such a terrifying sonic attack. Most importantly, he could only rely on his resistance to endure it. Even if he used the Soul Wander skill and was in a soul state, the sonic attack would still cause him harm. Trouble, Song Jians expression turned ugly. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the 100 starting coins tipped~ Chapter 1108 - Chapter 1108 Chapter 1110 Titan Worm Mother_1 Chapter 1108: Chapter 1110: Titan Worm Mother_1 Chapter 1108: Chapter 1110: Titan Worm Mother_1 Soundwave attacks are a form of special damage, and if no relevant skills or traits are possessed, even if the monsters roar is loud, it will not cause any harm. There are many types of such special damage attacks, generally mastered only by powerful BOSSes, and these BOSSes with special damage are notably stronger than others of the same level and rank, which is one of the main reasons Song Jians face turned ugly. Even if a regular BOSS is powerful, Song Jian isnt too worried, but BOSSes with special damage attacks often attack in unpredictable ways, making them hard to guard against. Song Jian stepped into the cave, and as soon as he entered, he saw at the end of the cave a bizarre figure struggling and bellowing incessantly. Its height exceeded ten meters, with its body covered in pitch-black carapaces. From the waist up, it resembled a human with a muscular torso, except for its two front limbs which were like mantis bone blades, while below the waist, it was not much different from ordinary insect soldiers, with four sturdy jointed hind legs supporting its whole body. At its tail was a massive, swollen body part, almost two to three times the size of the rest of its body, looking extremely disproportionate. Wrapped around the surface of this giant BOSS were densely packed chains, some of which were rusted and had even been embedded into its thick carapace, suggesting that it had been imprisoned here for at least a hundred years. Above the head of this monster were a string of question marks for attributes, and even its level was signified by a skull icon. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and used the Eye of Insight skill, and then, the attributes that were once question marks all revealed themselves to him. This time when he used the Eye of Insight, his luck was extremely good, for he didnt attract the BOSSs aggro, which also had to do with his being far away from the BOSS and the fact that the BOSS was in a state of frenzied rage at the time. Once BOSS aggro is triggered, it is akin to entering battle mode, and escaping from that becomes a very troublesome matter. Titan Insect Mother, a level 120 King Level BOSS? Song Jian couldnt help but inhale sharply. This was a horrifying entity at the peak of tier three combat power, a King Level BOSS equivalent in strength to the Flame King of the Scorching Gorge, and not an entity that Song Jian was capable of confronting; much like the Flame King, although it had the advantage of the terrain, even without the sea of primordial essence, Song Jian would not willingly face the Flame King head on. Having seen the specific attributes of this BOSS, Song Jian immediately halted his steps. Facing such a terrifying entity, regardless of his own strength, it would be impossible for him to kill it; at least a tier three combat power was required for that. Just as Song Jian was about to give up, he suddenly noticed that the BOSSs vitality points were less than six million, whereas its vitality points upper limit was a full fifteen million or more. This BOSS is injured? Song Jian was taken aback, and a flash of inspiration struck his mind. How could there be a level 120 King Level BOSS in this area? If so, then it must be like this one before him, whose strength had drastically diminished due to some reason. After careful observation, a smile emerged at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Aside from its vitality points which were less than half, its entire body was bound by chains as thick as arms. Though it struggled desperately, these chains were firmly fixed into the rock wall behind it, without any sign of loosening, indicating that the BOSSs mobility was severely restricted as well. Furthermore, although the BOSS had a thick carapace, many parts were indented from the chains, and some were even broken. The chains had grown into the dark purple flesh inside, suggesting that its defensive power was also greatly reduced. Such an injured BOSS might now have less than half its usual strength, at most akin to a level 90 or so lord level BOSS. While it remains an insurmountable existence for the average player, for me, it is not invincible! Song Jian muttered to himself, regaining his confidence. In fact, this mission wasnt asking Song Jian to kill the BOSS but required him to destroy the insect eggs within the cave. The more eggs he destroyed, the higher the evaluation he would receive after completing the mission. Moreover, this mission was a team task, necessitating a large team of at least a hundred people to slowly grind down the insect soldiers in front, then enter the cave and destroy the eggs under the watch of elite insect soldiers. Under normal circumstances, this mission would take ten days or even longer to complete, and it also required all players in the team to be elite players. Otherwise, an ordinary team wouldnt even make it here, as they would be ground to death by common insect soldiers in the tunnels before giving up on the mission. Because Song Jian was alone and also possessed a stealth skill, he took a shortcut, bypassing the large quantity of common insect soldiers. More importantly, he had formidable strength, even higher than a large teams damage output, and even had the capability to kill an injured Titan insect mother. Naturally, he had greatly overestimated this task, setting his sights on the immobile Titan insect mother. At this moment, the Titan insect mother was a good hundred meters away from Song Jian, with numerous huge white eggs and countless elite insect soldiers in between. All these insect soldiers were level sixty-five elite level BOSSes, numbering at least three hundred. Song Jian was preparing to unleash Thousand Swords Art to eradicate the Titan insect mother opposite him when he abruptly stopped as he raised his hand. If I make a move on the insect mother, will it draw the aggro of these elite insect soldiers guarding it? Song Jian frowned tightly, observing the elite insect soldiers around him carefully. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian soon discovered that these elite insect soldiers seemed to be obeying the insect mothers commands. Every time she let out a roar, several elite insect soldiers would change their route of action. However, they were also very fearful of the insect mother and didnt dare to approach within a ten-meter radius of it. Thank goodness I didnt act rashly, or else being swarmed by these elite insect soldiers, I would probably have had no choice but to take refuge in the Shattered Divine Realm for the time being! Song Jian heaved a sigh of relief, thinking to himself. Now that he had confirmed these elite insect soldiers were controlled by the insect mother, Song Jian naturally aimed to eliminate these elite insect soldiers first before concentrating his firepower on the insect mother BOSS. Song Jian first used the Moon Essence Wheel, and after waiting for some of his Sword Qi Value to recover, he aimed directly at the closest elite insect soldier. He threw the Sky-breaking Sword into the air, using his Sword Control Skill and stabbed towards the elite insect soldier. Under Song Jians control, the Sky-breaking Sword flew in an arc through the air as if manipulated by an invisible arm, stabbing fiercely into the joint where the elite insect soldiers neck armor met, and a spray of blood shot out immediately. A damage of over two thousand points floated above its head. The injured insect soldier let out a shriek and, without even glancing at the Sky-breaking Sword in its neck, turned and charged toward Song Jian. Its movements prompted the other two elite insect soldiers guarding the eggs to be attracted by Song Jian as well, abandoning their egg-guarding post and rushing at him. In an instant, three elite insect soldiers, with fierce maws and emitting sharp screeches, charged at Song Jian in a wedge formation. Song Jian beckoned with his right hand, recalled the Sky-breaking Sword back to his grasp, and gripping it tightly, he didnt retreat but advanced, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword as he rushed towards the three insect soldiers. Chapter 1109 - Chapter 1109 Chapter 1111 The Plot Begins_1 Chapter 1109: Chapter 1111: The Plot Begins_1 Chapter 1109: Chapter 1111: The Plot Begins_1 Although there were only three elite Insect Soldiers, their momentum as they pounced towards Song Jian was like a cavalry charge towards the enemy, unstoppable. Song Jian knew that these Insect Soldiers had no long-range attack capabilities and could only engage in close combat, so before they got close, he simply waved his right hand and the Sky-breaking Sword flew out of his grip, slashing towards the three elite Insect Soldiers. Hisss Hisss Hisss~ The Sky-breaking Sword easily penetrated the shells of the elite Insect Soldiers, which were almost as hard as steel, but in front of the Sky-breaking Sword, they were like hard paper, their defenses easily torn apart. The Insect Soldiers impact was incredibly swift, causing even the hard rocky ground to tremble slightly, with marks carved across its surface. Within a few seconds, the Insect Soldiers had charged out several tens of meters, then, swinging their forelimbs, which were sharper than swords, they chopped down at Song Jian. Song Jian called with his right hand, and the Sky-breaking Sword pierced through the body of one Insect Soldier, bringing back a puff of fresh blood, flying back to Song Jians hand. He swung it in a motion, blocking the strike from the Insect Soldier, then stabbed again with a backhand, followed by a flick of the blade, his body spinning to dodge to the left side of the Insect Soldiers, evading their sharp charge. The three Insect Soldiers screeched and surrounded Song Jian, constantly attacking, while Song Jian parried with his sword, dodging left and right. For a while, he clashed closely with the three Insect Soldiers. Although he had advanced to a Sword Master and his mode of attack had changed from close combat to ranged, Song Jians close combat strength was not weak. Whether it was his strength attribute or his agility attribute, both were slightly higher than those of the elite BOSS around level sixty-five. Though he couldnt overpower them, whether it was in a strong attack or evasion, he was not panicked at all under the siege of the three elite Insect Soldiers. Clang Clang Clang~ The Moon Essence Wheel continued to attack as well. It didnt need Song Jians control to automatically launch attacks on enemies that entered its range, and the Insect Soldiers, with all their attention attracted by Song Jian, didnt consider the Moon Essence Wheel a threat at all. Whoosh! With a light sound, the Moon Essence Wheel triggered an afterimage, instantly creating two translucent wheel shadows that flew towards two Insect Soldiers. The continuous slicing sound was accompanied by a series of sparks emerging from the Insect Soldiers shells, causing them substantial damage. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! Song Jians figure turned into a streak of white light as he dodged an attack from one of the Insect Soldiers, instantly appearing in front of another. He thrust his long sword fiercely into the chest of the Insect Soldier, and immediately, its movements stiffened, the forelimb it had raised high also stopping mid-air. At that moment, the Moon Essence Wheel drew an afterimage in the air and flew towards the Insect Soldier Song Jian had attacked. The Insect Soldier, hanging in the air, had no power to resist and could only watch helplessly as the Moon Essence Wheel circled around its body, slicing continuously. In an instant, the damage caused by the Moon Essence Wheel was even greater than the Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill inflicted by Song Jian, severely wounding the Insect Soldier. Squeak~ The intense pain caused the elite Insect Soldier to let out a sharp scream. It raised its foreclaws high, and even with its last breath, it wanted to attack Song Jian. But at that moment, Song Jian, bracing against the attacks of the two other Insect Soldiers behind him, spun the Sky-breaking Sword in the air. A spray of fresh blood shot out, and the severely wounded Insect Soldiers head soared into the air. The raised foreclaws trembled weakly twice before its body thunderously fell to the ground. After killing one elite Insect Soldier, Song Jian turned around, swinging his sword and slashing at the remaining two. Three minutes later, Song Jian stood before the bodies of the three Insect Soldiers, covered in blood, breathing slightly rapidly. A droplet of the Insect Soldiers purplish-red blood stained his cheek, making Song Jian look somewhat ferocious. Three level sixty-five elite bosses had only dropped two blue items and one piece of green equipment, which left Song Jian feeling somewhat disappointed. After picking up the spoils of war, Song Jians gaze turned toward the remaining elite Insect Soldiers, There are still two hundred and eighty-seven As Song Jian methodically hunted down the elite Insect Soldiers, a thunderous noise suddenly resounded within the game world. A black lightning bolt appeared in the sky, spanning from east to west like a celestial river, tearing the entire sky in half. Such an anomaly caused all players within the game to feel fearful, each one craning their necks to look up at the sky, fixating on the black lightning that seemed to linger indefinably. With the electric light flickering, the black lightning was like a rift remaining in the sky for a long time. At that moment, numerous black pyramids of varying sizes on the ground began to emit black light. These lights seemed to be responding to the black lightning in the sky, growing increasingly intense, almost solidifying, before shooting up toward the sky with a whoosh in a straight line; Thick and thin black beams of light began to appear on the ground, spreading towards the sky, eventually connecting with the black lightning above. In an instant, the whole earth trembled slightly, and a wave of dread surged in the hearts of all beings, whether they were NPCs or players, or even the monsters of this world. Their hearts were overshadowed by a cloud known as fear, with monsters howling and roaring everywhere. Some monsters even frantically ran towards various cities, regardless of crashing harshly against the city walls, breaking bones and tearing muscles, without a single one turning back. System: The game plot event, Abyss Invasion, has officially begun. Players can now receive story quests from the newly appeared NPC in the citys central square. Completing these quests will reward substantial combat experience and gold-tier or higher equipment; All players who saw this system message suddenly felt their spirits lifted, as the previously oppressive mood significantly improved. They rushed to the central squares of their respective cities. In the City of Hope, numerous players were also rushing to the central square. True to expectations, near a fountain at the center of the square, a new NPC had appeared. This NPC was clad in a black robe, with a face hidden under a hood, obscuring their true appearance. This NPCs name displayed above their head was Abyss Guide Bavarlov, with a level indicated by a skull symbol and attributes shown as a series of question marks, clearly indicating that this NPCs strength far surpassed that of the players. It didnt take long for the NPCs surroundings to be crowded with people, but no matter how the players asked, this NPC named Bavarlov remained silent, ignoring the players questions as if waiting for something. After some time, a loud blast of thunder suddenly sounded in the sky, and a whirlwind like the howling of ghosts and wolves sprang up out of nowhere. A swirl of sand kicked up, blinding people, while the air too carried a slight, foul stench. Just then, all the black pyramids on the ground that had not been destroyed began to change, moving fluidly as if they were made of liquid, and in no time, they transformed into rugged-looking fortresses. Moments later, a host of Abyssal creatures poured out from the fortresses. As soon as they appeared, these Abyssal creatures raised their heads and let out a roar, flaring their nostrils and vigorously sniffing the air around them. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1110 - Chapter 1110 Chapter 1112 Escape from Predicament_1 Chapter 1110: Chapter 1112: Escape from Predicament_1 Chapter 1110: Chapter 1112: Escape from Predicament_1 Swarms of Abyssal creatures burst forth from the black castle like a tide, these denizens of Hell who had never seen such a beautiful sight became excited upon entering the game world, rushing to chew on any plant they saw. In the Abyssal Hell, aside from the boundless darkness, everywhere was flowing with lava; any plant capable of surviving in such an environment was inedible, not only highly toxic but also extremely tough, indigestible if swallowed and likely to slice open the stomach. In the game world, however, even the dried and cracked bark of trees was deemed a supreme delicacy by these Abyssal creatures. Their sharp fangs could easily tear off large chunks of plant matter and swallow it. Once they tasted the flesh and blood of the game worlds animals, these Abyssal creatures went completely mad, continuously invading and plundering outward. The scarcity of food in the Abyssal Hell was atrocious, and to these creatures, the game world was akin to paradise, if they knew what paradise was. All adventurers, both NPCs and players outside, tore open their Town Return Scrolls the moment they received the system alert. The wilderness was now too dangerous; encountering an Abyssal creature spelled certain doom, and even the most powerful adventurer was insignificant before tens of thousands of Abyssal creatures. At this moment, Song Jian, due to being in a special enclosed space, was not only cut off from all contact with the outside world but also did not receive the system alert about the Abyssal invasion. He was now luring over Elite Insect Guards one by one to kill them. These Elite Insect Guards grouped in threes and fives, guarding the surrounding insect eggs. Song Jian used the Eye of Insight to check the eggs, which contained unhatched Insect Soldiers. Some of the eggs harbored larvae that hadnt fully developed their form, still in the larval stage, which relieved Song Jian. However, he refrained from destroying these eggs, fearing that it might alarm the broodmother deep in the cave. If his guess was correct, these eggs were laid by the broodmother, and if tampered with, they would likely alert it. Unbeknownst to him, a day and a night had passed. Song Jian, tired, would rest awhile in the cave tunnels; when hungry or thirsty, he would consume some provisions. Since acquiring the Shattered Divine Realm, his super storage items had honorably retired. Items not immediately needed were all placed within the Shattered Divine Realm, reserving his inventory slots for emergency items like healing and recovery potions. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Within the Shattered Divine Realm, he had stored enough food and water to sustain thirty people for a year. Moreover, a large lake had revived inside, and he had deliberately raised many small animals there. Even if he were to consume all his prepared supplies, he wouldnt starve. The number of Elite Insect Guards dwindled gradually, and like gnawing on bones, Song Jian killed them all. Among hundreds of Insect Soldiers, only one dropped a golden-quality trident, with no item above the silver tier, which made him doubt his own luck as possibly being cut off by this enclosed space. After all, how could only one gold-quality weapon drop from hundreds of level sixty-plus Elite Bosses? When Song Jian killed the last Elite Insect Guard, the Titan Broodmother bound by iron chains in the distance seemed to sense the anomaly, becoming restless and struggling, issuing a series of piercing screeches. The iron chains binding it clanked against one another, creating a grating noise that echoed throughout the cavern. Song Jians gaze fell upon the massive creature, its body exceeding ten meters in size. I dont even know how this King Level boss appeared here and which formidable being managed to capture and bind it with iron chains Song Jian held the Sky-breaking Sword, thinking inwardly, Such a terrifying monster, why just imprison it and not kill it to utterly eradicate the threat? With the reproductive capability of this insect queen, if she were to break free, it would likely be a horrific disaster for other creatures. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian channeled all his Sword Qi into the Sky-breaking Sword, preparing to take advantage of the moment to kill the insect queen on the spot, completing the origin quest. He was very much looking forward to the reward of an epic weapon. Countless Spirit Swords slashed at the insect queen, generating a cacophony of metal clashing against metal, and sparks burst forth. Song Jians face showed a hint of surprise; each Spirit Sword only caused four to five hundred points of damage to the insect queen, not even breaking through her shell armor, only leaving shallow white marks on the black carapace. The carapace of the Titan insect queen seemed indistinguishable from the armors of the elite insect soldiers, but now appeared to be made of a completely different material. Even when attacking the Flame Kings tentacles, the Spirit Swords could inflict thousands of points of damage. Had it been any normal lord or even ruler level bosses, each Spirit Sword could have dealt over five thousand points of damage, which would have killed those normal bosses outright without even triggering subsequent phases. This defense and resistance are just too terrifying! Song Jian was amazed. One must know that each Spirit Sword carried an additional two thousand points of fire damage. Without extremely high Fire Resistance, that damage would be very real. But now, the fire damage had been suppressed to the limit by the insect queen, managing only to erupt with a little over a hundred points of fire damage. This was something Song Jian had never encountered since advancing to second-tier combat power. Clang, clang, clang~ Hundreds of Spirit Swords continuously chopped at the insect queen, but the damage inflicted was minuscule. Song Jian could even see a hint of disdain in the insect queens eyes, as if she couldnt care less about such attacks. However, what Song Jian didnt expect was that the damage from the Spirit Swords actually had an unexpected effect on the iron chains binding the insect queen. The chains, as thick as arms, continuously shattered under the assault of the Spirit Swords. After a wave of attacks, most of the chains on the insect queens body had been destroyed. The broken chains whipped fiercely against the rock walls on both sides, echoing a boom, boom, boom throughout the cave, as if it was about to collapse at any moment. With an excited roar, the insect queen struggled fiercely. The remaining chains could no longer hold her. Under her brute strength, they were deformed and snapped one after another. The Titan insect queen unexpectedly broke free under Song Jians attack, which made him involuntarily feel a sinking feeling in his heart. In this enclosed space, Song Jian had limited space to dodge. If he let this level 120 King Level boss break free, it would likely pose a massive challenge to him. Chapter 1111 - Chapter 1111 Chapter 1113 Incubation_1 Chapter 1111: Chapter 1113: Incubation_1 Chapter 1111: Chapter 1113: Incubation_1 The Insect Mother excitedly stepped forward, but as she took her stride, she collapsed directly onto the ground; Its enormous tail had now become a burden, greatly slowing its movement speed, leaving the Titan Insect Mother somewhat at a loss. It must be known that the Titan Insect Mother did not have such a colossal tail incubator prior to being imprisoned. To survive, it had no choice but to constantly evolve and incubate, hatching a large number of Insect Soldiers in order to live on. Otherwise, it would have starved to death in this cave decades ago. But now, due to the massive incubator, it found itself unable to move swiftly after breaking free, an outcome it had not anticipated. As it was caught off guard, countless Spirit Swords ablaze with roaring flames formed an immense Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation that enveloped it entirely. Flames blazed and swords danced. Within the Sword Formation, countless Spirit Swords flitted around like swimming fish, relentlessly assaulting the Insect Mother. Although each attack only inflicted a few hundred points of damage, they added up, and slowly the Insect Mothers Vitality Points began to fall. Bang! The Insect Mother furiously attacked within the Sword Formation, causing the entire Red Lotus Sword Array to begin trembling slightly, as if it might be breached by the Insect Mother at any moment. At that moment, as if sensing imminent danger, the Red Lotus Sword Array hastened its transformations. The Sword Array wasnt fully closed yet, but above it, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword had already begun to form! A ten-meter-long giant sword blade hovered above the Titan Insect Mothers head. Initially just a translucent apparition, the blade grew increasingly tangible with time, soon solidifying into a razor-sharp long sword glinting coldly. With a Cang Lang sound of a swords call, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword traced a white arc in the sky before cleaving down towards the Titan Insect Mother. The piercing Sword Qi, even from dozens of meters away, made Song Jians skin sting painfully, forcing him to instinctively take two steps back. The terrifying might of the Titan Insect Mother seemed to be sensed even by the Red Lotus Sword, unleashing its power to the extreme! Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The threat of the Red Lotus Sword was too great for the Insect Mother, driving it into an even wilder frenzy. Shrill shrieks resounded, like invisible waves of sound spreading outward in continuous, wave-like surges. Above Song Jians head, numbers indicating more than a thousand points of damage appeared, causing his face to pale as he felt as though he was being hammered head-on by multiple heavy mallets; his internal organs screamed in tearing pain. Unable to help himself, he spat out a mouthful of blood and hastily retreated. With such horrifying attacks coming non-stop, even he dared not face them head-on. Under the bombardment of such sound waves, the Red Lotus Sword Array seemed to be unable to withstand the pressure, cracks forming on its surface and large chunks of flame splattering out like broken fragments, revealing glimpses of the Titan Insect Mother within the Sword Array. As it struggled fiercely, appearing as though it might break free from the Sword Arrays constraints at any step, the Red Lotus Sword above struck down with the swiftness of lightning. Screech~ A grating metallic friction sounded, and the Titan Insect Mother let out a piercing wail. The previous sonic attack abruptly ceased, and the next moment, the Red Lotus Sword Array completely shattered. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword had cleaved deep into the Insect Mothers body, the grievous wound gushing purple-red blood and milky body fluid. The Insect Mother convulsed, struggling helplessly, seemingly without the strength to stand up. As the Red Lotus Sword slowly faded, the Titan Insect Mothers eyes glared hatefully, filled with seething rage about to erupt, staring intently at the distant Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jian saw that a horrific wound had appeared on the lower half of the Titan Insect Queens body, a gash about five or six meters long that had almost split her tail end into two. The wound was smooth as a mirror, but was quickly covered by spurting blood and bodily fluids. Is that, that its incubation tube? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. With such a severe injury, even if the Insect Queen didnt die, it likely wouldnt be able to continue incubating larvae. This was even more infuriating to it than death itself! A dark red glow enveloped the Queens body, and its originally pitch-black carapace seemed as if it had caught fire, looking more menacing despite being gravely injured. The aura of the Titan Insect Queen didnt weaken but grew even stronger, becoming increasingly fierce. Has it gone berserk? Song Jian was taken aback. This was a common occurrence during boss huntsCwhen the bosss Vitality Points fell to a certain level or specific conditions were met, it would trigger a berserk mode. After going berserk, a bosss defenses and resistances might slightly decrease, but its damage and speed would greatly increase. Most team wipeouts typically happened during a bosss berserk phase. Just as the Titan Insect Queen was about to charge at Song Jian, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint above its head rapidly took form. Perhaps due to the attraction of the bosss formidable strength, the evolution speed of the Thousand Swords Art had significantly increased. Of course, it might also have something to do with the advancement in the Sword Qis ability to condense into shapes. Around the Titan Insect Queen, it was as though there was an invisible wall imprisoning it. As its rage intensified, the massive Sword Qi Palm Imprint fell from the sky and harshly struck the Queens huge body. Originally around ten meters in size, the body of the Queen, due to berserk, had swollen to about thirteen or fourteen meters, but was still brutally pressed into the ground by the Sword Qi Palm Imprint. The sound of cracking was incessant, and the Insect Queen let out a piercing screech. The walls of the entire cave were fractured, creating massive cracks that thundered as countless stones fell from above, showering down in a noisy clatter. The insect eggs on the ground also suffered, with a third of them directly shattered by the rocks. The others showed signs of damage as well. Although Song Jian had already positioned himself at a distance, the screech came so suddenly that it sent him flying, slamming hard into the rock wall on the left side of the passage behind him. He was nearly embedded into the rock wall. His Vitality Points dropped by more than six thousand, leaving less than a thousand. Frightened, he immediately activated Azure Dragon Sword Body and pulled out a large number of potions that could restore Vitality Points during combat, guzzling them down. The health bar above the Titan Insect Queens head visibly plummeted by a large amount. Its originally hard carapace shattered and most of it fell away, revealing the purple-red flesh underneath. Small sections still stubbornly clung to the Queens body. At that moment, the Titan Insect Queen looked exceedingly ragged and miserable. The Sword Qi Stone Tower above the Queens head began to gather quickly. Sensing the threat to its life, the Insect Queen emitted a series of deep roars from its ferocious mouthparts. These sounds didnt cause any harm, but they felt oddly unsettling to Song Jians ears. Crack, crack~ On the ground, one egg after another suddenly burst open, and larva about one meter in size hatched. The levels of these Insect Soldiers were only fifty, and because they had just hatched, their carapaces were not yet hardened, appearing semi-transparent, like crystal. But after a short while in the air, they would become harder than steel. Song Jians complexion changed slightly. He had previously scouted these eggs and based on the incubation progress, they needed at least three to five more days to hatch, with most larvae inside not yet fully formed. But somehow, the Titan Insect Queen had used some method to hastily hatch all these larvae, making Song Jian grow nervous. Chapter 1112 - Chapter 1112 Chapter 1114 Soul_1 Chapter 1112: Chapter 1114: Soul_1 Chapter 1112: Chapter 1114: Soul_1 Song Jian looked at the insect soldiers that tumbled out of their eggs, their bodies still covered in mucus, as they struggled to stand and issued a deep, hissing roar. These insect soldiers, mere level 60 common monsters, should not have posed a significant threat to Song Jian, but he felt an intense sense of danger emanating from them. A piercing shriek burst forth from the maw of the Titan Insect Mother, and the newly hatched insect soldiers insaneLy charged toward it. The Titan Insect Mother disregarded the Sword Qi Stone Tower forming above its head and instead opened its ferocious oral apparatus to bite an insect soldier that leaped at it, sucking away relentlessly. Despite convulsing in pain and emitting agonizing screams, the bitten insect soldier seemed to be willing. Song Jian watched as the Titan Insect Mothers Vitality Points quickly recovered at a visible paceCwithin moments, the insect soldier in its mouth became a dried-up corpse, which was thrown aside. The Insect Mothers Vitality Points had restored by about 5%. It should be noted that the Titan Insect Mother had a Vitality Point upper limit of over ten million; 5% of that was roughly several hundred thousand Vitality Points. At that moment, at least fifty to sixty insect soldiers were rushing toward it. If it were allowed to devour all these soldiers, not only would Song Jians efforts so far have been in vain, but the mothers originally severe injuries would likely fully heal, propelling it straight to the peak state of a level 120 king boss. Then, unless Song Jian hid inside the Divine Country and waited for the mission to fail, he would have no other choice. Thinking this, Song Jian raised his hand and let out Gulu the stone golem, then with a thought, the Sword Shadow Clone appeared; three figures charged toward the freshly hatched insect soldiers. Gulu held its hands across its chest, with countless earth elemental energies converging at its heart. In a short while, a huge rock over three meters in diameter formed. Gulu roared and hurled the massive rock at the insect soldiers. The rock let out a deep howl as it flew into the air, then suddenly shattered, covering a wide area with countless fist-sized rocks. At least a dozen insect soldiers were pelted to the ground, screaming in pain. Then, Gulu roared again and slammed its hands fiercely onto the ground. Clusters of stone spikes burst from the earth; each spike impaled one or two insect soldiers that writhed and struggled to free themselves. A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. Although Gulu was only a level 50 lord-level boss, it handled these level 60 common monsters easily. In an instant, it had stalled at least thirty insect soldiers, and although it did not kill them on the spot, it at least stopped their advance. The Sword Shadow Clone summoned the Moon Essence Wheel, diving into the swarm of insect soldiers like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, wreaking havoc. Although it inherited only a part of Song Jians attributes, it was by no means inferior to the level 60 insect soldiers. In a short while, it had slain three insect soldiers and also injured six or seven more, preventing them from continuing to approach the Titan Insect Mother. Song Jian himself used the Mysterious Moonlight Sword and charged at the insect soldiers. The Titan Insect Mothers tactic was very cunning; its accelerated hatching had consumed a lot of energy, and its eyes showed signs of weariness. Soon, the swarm of insect soldiers was contained by Song Jian. Even though a few scattered soldiers broke through the defenses and allowed the Titan Insect Mother to regain some Vitality Points, overall, the situation remained within an acceptable range. After killing all the insect soldiers, the Titan Insect Mothers Vitality Points had only recovered by a little over a million, which compared to its tens of millions of Vitality Points, was less than one-tenth. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! With a loud crash, the Sword Qi Stone Tower above the head of the Titan Insect Mother finally took shape and roared down upon the mother, which revealed a look of despair in its eyes, knowing that in its current state, it had no way to withstand this terrifying attack. However, just at this moment, a light laughter suddenly rang out from the cave, and a strange figure appeared on a rock about five meters away from the Titan Worm Mother. This figure looked like a rolling mass of black mist, speaking to the Titan Worm Mother in the Abyssal language, Imprisoned for two hundred years, have you still not made your decision? If you refuse to submit, you will not only be killed, but your soul will also be devoured. Is this the outcome you hoped for? As the black mist began to speak, Song Jian shockingly discovered that everything around him seemed to have frozen; the Sword Qi Stone Tower above the Titan Worm Mother, which was less than a meter away from her, did not move at all, and even the whistling air currents around them had been frozen in place. Song Jian found that, apart from being able to move his eyes, he had also lost control over his body, like an insect trapped in amber, and even the splinters of stone flying around, the Sword Shadow Clones that had leaped up to strike at the Worm Mother with their swords, and the Stone Golem Gulu who had gathered stones ready to throw, were all motionless. At this time, the only things that could move in the entire cave were the rolling black mist and the Titan Worm Mother, who had fallen into despair. The Titan Worm Mother glanced at Song Jian, her eyes filled with anger and malevolence, as if she wished she could immediately rush up and tear Song Jian into a million pieces. To the interrogation of the black mist, she seemed to pay no heed at all, instead twisting her body frantically. Although the Titan Worm Mother had not lost her ability to move, she was trapped in place by a mysterious force, unable to leave the spot she was in, no matter how wildly she struggled. Ive given you two hundred years to consider, but it seems time has not calmed you down; instead, it has gradually destroyed your rationality. How are you any different now from those senseless pieces of trash Insect Soldiers? the rolling black mist said in a more cutting tone, Such as you are wholly unworthy of joining our masters ranks! As it spoke, a pale arm suddenly extended from the mist, and then gently snapped its fingers. Boom! The Sword Qi Stone Tower pressed down with an irresistibly massive force, instantly crushing the Titan Worm Mother into a pulp of flesh! At this moment, the Titan Worm Mother still had fifty to sixty thousand Vitality Points. Although her body was completely shattered, her limbs were still convulsively struggling, indicating that she was not entirely dead yet. Then, the first layers door of the Sword Qi Stone Tower opened, releasing a strong suction force, and a semi-transparent Worm Mothers soul was sucked out of her body by this force, seemingly about to enter the Stone Tower. It was then that Song Jian, watching helplessly, heard the black mist let out a light chuckle; the arm gestured towards the Worm Mothers soul, and the soul, which had been flying towards the Stone Tower, suddenly changed direction, heading towards the black mist instead. Since you have lost your senses, I shall have to take your soul back as my duty, the black mist muttered to itself, grabbing the Worm Mothers soul and stuffing it into the mist, then, the mass of black mist slowly drifted towards Song Jian. Chapter 1113 - Chapter 1113 Chapter 1115 Battle Pet Egg_1 Chapter 1113: Chapter 1115: Battle Pet Egg_1 Chapter 1113: Chapter 1115: Battle Pet Egg_1 Song Jian squinted his eyes and tightened his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword, watching as the mass of black fog drifted toward him. Upon focusing his mind, he was shocked to find that he couldnt lock onto the black fog; it was as if it didnt exist at all when he closed his eyes. Against such a presence, he could not use the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation; he had to rely on the Thousand Swords Art as a ranged attack around himself. But without being able to lock onto his target, it could easily dodge the attack, and thus, the full power of the Thousand Swords Art could not be unleashed. At most, it would only achieve thirty to forty percent of its potential. Im very sorry, this Titan Worm Mother possesses an ancient bloodline and, due to its refusal to submit, my master has imprisoned it here A gentle Abyssal voice floated out from the black fog, appearing harmless, After being imprisoned for hundreds of years, it focused most of its energy on evolving its reproductive system, which led to the degradation of its intelligence, and now, it has degenerated into a mere beast The black fog voiced its helplessness, You may use its body to complete your quest, but its soul, I must take with me to my master! To compensate for your loss, please accept this Abyssal Pearl as a peace offering, and do not take offense! Out of the swirling black fog, a pitch-black pearl slowly floated out and drifted towards Song Jian. Song Jians eyes flickered, and a hint of abnormality crossed his face. Clearly, the black fog was merely a disguise; hidden within it was a creature, and, highly likely, an Abyssal being, as no other race in this world could speak the language of the Abyss as fluently as a higher Abyssal creature. Song Jian immediately activated his Eye of Insight skill, focusing on the black pearl that was floating toward him. Soon, the properties of the pearl were revealed before his eyes. Abyssal Pearl, Accessory, Quality: Black, Item Level: 60, Equipment Effect: All attributes +10; Skill: Abyssal Defense (Active), upon activation, the next instance of damage received will be negated by the Abyssal Power; this skill can only be activated once every 24 hours; this item is effective as long as it is kept in the inventory bag; Item Description: This item is crafted from the core of an Abyssal lord. Although powerful, it is tainted with a wisp of the Abyssal lords resentment, and with every use, a strand of that resentment will seep into and contaminate your soul! A black item? Song Jian was taken aback. In the game, black items were special quality items with potentially very powerful effects, sometimes stronger than gold or even epic-quality items, but they came with significant side effects. They might also have weak effects but play a critical role under certain special circumstances. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Abyssal Pearl had only one attribute and one skill, adding ten to all attributes, which wasnt a significant boost to Song Jians strength, yet the accompanying skill was exceptionally powerful. Completely negating the next instance of damage was akin to the Holy Knights Invincibility ability, a life-saving skill at critical moments. However, the side effects of the item were also extremely troublesome; each use would contaminate the soul. For an ordinary player faced with the choice between life and a slight spiritual contamination, the former would likely be chosen, for what use is purity of the soul if one is already dead? But to Song Jian, this Abyssal Pearl was nothing but a poison coated in honey. He wasnt lacking life-saving abilities, but soul contamination was a fate far worse than death itself. Isnt this Titan Worm Mother the perfect example? Originally a powerful being, almost stepping into the Legendary Realm, it had become nothing more than a beast after losing its intelligence. Song Jian felt that there was more to the Worm Mothers loss of intellect than what the Abyssal being was letting on; the manipulations of the Abyssal creature in front of him were likely involved. How could Song Jian possibly accept a gift from such a deceitful being? However, this Abyssal creature before him was immensely powerful. Merely from the trace of its aura that it deliberately revealed, Song Jian sensed that it was even more formidable than the Titan Insect Mother at her peak. If he didnt accept its kindness, it would likely attack him immediately. Thank you! A smile formed on Song Jians face as he nodded slightly. With a wave of his right hand, he took possession of the item. It seemed as if he had stowed it away in his inventory, but in truth, Song Jian placed the Abyssal Pearl into the shattered Divine Country. Then, he mobilized the entire power of the Divine Country to seal it away. Seeing Song Jian accept the Abyssal Pearl, a crafty smile spread across Nathaels face. Enshrouded in black fog, Song Jian was unable to detect his expression. Excellent, you have gained my friendship! Nathael said with a pleased smile. My name is Nathael, Guard Chief under the Abysss ninth demon lord! Human, I look forward to our next meeting! After speaking, Nathaels figure slowly faded away from Song Jians sight. The swirling black fog appeared as though it had never existed, not leaving even the slightest trace of how it had appeared or departed. This brought Song Jians vigilance to its maximum! Such a terrifying being is not my match for now, but since its an Abyssal creature, it probably will happen as it saidCwe will meet again soon. I must improve my own strength more quickly! Song Jians face was grim, and he felt a sense of unease. At this point, Song Jian was still unaware that the Abyssal invasion had already erupted. Right now, all he wanted to do was complete his mission. Glancing at the loot dropped by the Titan Insect Mother, he noted that among the dozen or so items, there were only one gold and one silver high-quality item while the rest were green and white gear. He couldnt help but curse under his breath, Junk! Keep in mind that this Titan Insect Mother was a King Level BOSS. Although it had been imprisoned for several hundred years and its Vitality Points had fallen to less than half, the looted items were inferior to those dropped by a Dominance Level BOSS, even a Lord Level BOSS. This was a major disappointment for Song Jian. After gathering all the loot, Song Jian glanced at the silver and gold-quality items. The silver-quality item was a long saber, resembling the Titan Insect Mothers forelimb, pointed at the front and tapered towards the back, with the blades surface faintly revealing patterns much like an exoskeleton. This long sabers attributes were exceptional, nearly rivaling a gold-quality weapon of the same level, but no matter how exceptional, it was merely a silver-quality one-handed saber that could at best sell for a few hundred thousand Doomsday Coins. Song Jian shook his head, casually pocketing it as his gaze shifted to the other gold-quality item. Huh, a Battle Pet Egg? As Song Jian looked at the item with an uneven surface in his hand, which seemed akin to a raw ore, a strange sensation emerged in his heart. This gold-quality item turned out to be a Battle Pet Egg with the bloodline of the Titan Insect Clan, which immediately excited Song Jian. Chapter 1114 - Chapter 1114 Chapter 1116 Auction_1 Chapter 1114: Chapter 1116: Auction_1 Chapter 1114: Chapter 1116: Auction_1 In the game, player strength enhancement consists of personal attributes, equipment, and various support items; however, battle pets are one of the fastest methods to increase a players power. Training a battle pet only takes about a month or even just ten days. Once a battle pet has matured, there are countless instances where its combat power surpasses that of the player. This has resulted in the high and persistent pricing of battle pets, even exceeding the cost of mounts and flying mounts. Even a white-quality battle pet will be snapped up very quickly as long as someone is willing to sell it. This time, the Titan Worm Mother dropped a golden-grade battle pet, a rarity that basically has no market price because of its quality; even when one does appear, it would only be through internal transactions and would not be made available on the open market. After killing the Titan Worm Mother, the sealed area was completely opened, allowing for free entry and exit. Song Jian immediately posted the battle pet eggs attributes on the alliance channel, instantly sparking a fierce competition among a large crowd. City Lord, the Abyss invasion plot has already begun! Wang Qi directly messaged Song Jian. It started? Song Jian was startled, So suddenly? Ever since the system issued the Abyss invasion forewarning, Song Jian had been waiting, not expecting that it would begin today. Could the appearance of that Nathael just now be related to the Abyss invasion? A thought suddenly flashed through Song Jians mind. Are the defensive measures all set up? Song Jian asked. Almost, there are only two more days needed for the defensive light curtain Wang Qi replied. The defensive light curtain is a citys most vital defense facility. Not only can it block various energy attacks, but it can also prevent individuals with stealth and flying abilities from entering the city, significantly enhancing a citys security. Unfortunately, the City of Hope was built too recently and lacks a deep foundation. If only we had a guardian beast like Fengming Citys Song Jian couldnt help but think of the Phoenix statue in the central square of Fengming City, capable of stopping the monsters from Scorching Gorge with its power alone. A city guardian beast is undoubtedly the most crucial part of a citys defense. Suddenly, Song Jian thought of his own Black Dragon battle pet. If the Black Dragon could grow up, it might not be much weaker than the Phoenix of Fengming City. But unfortunately, the Black Dragon was still too young. Members of the Dragon Clan needed at least a millennium to reach their peak strength. All the Abyssal Instances near the city have been destroyed, so we dont need to worry about Abyss creatures invading for a while. However, according to intelligence, most of the Abyss creatures that appeared earlier were low-level beings below level thirty, and not a single player has encountered any Wang Qi reported to Song Jian. They are probably just the vanguard, cannon fodder. The monsters that will appear later will be more numerous and stronger. We cannot stop fortifying the citys defenses for a moment. The stronger our defenses, the safer well be! Song Jian declared. While Song Jian was discussing how to enhance the citys defenses with Wang Qi, in the alliance channel, the bid for this golden-quality Titan Worm beast egg had already skyrocketed to an astronomical price. Fifteen million Doomsday Coins! A golden-quality battle pet, Im just missing a high-quality pet, brothers, please let me have it! Youre missing one, and so am I. High-quality battle pet eggs are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. There arent even ten in the whole City of Hope, and thats counting City Lords Gulu the Stone Elemental and the Black Dragon. I wont give up on this bug beast egg, sixteen million! Ugh, the bug looks so ugly, Id be embarrassed to take it out. Seventeen million! Im choking, if you find it ugly, why bid higher? Let this one go for me, you can buy the next good-looking one! Eighteen million! In the alliance channel, as soon as the pet egg was listed, the price immediately shot up from eight million and in no time had already climbed to eighteen million! Twenty million Doomsday Coins, one thousand Contribution Points! a voice rang out in the guild channel, and the channel immediately fell silent. Damn, Black Wind, youre going all out, arent you? Thats most of the Contribution Points youve saved up over the past six months. Are you using all of them this time? someone suddenly exclaimed. A thousand Contribution Points, bowing down to the big shot! So impressive, Ive had my eyes on a piece of equipment in the guild warehouse. Ive been saving up for over two months and only gathered just over two hundred points Black Wind, werent you planning to exchange for that level forty-five Dark Gold Quality cloak? Not anymore? Black Wind: What do I need a cloak for if I have a battle pet? Golden Quality battle pets are too rare. Once its trained, I could solo a Lord-level boss of the same level and get myself a Dark Gold Quality cloak! In the City of Hope, guild Contribution Points are even more precious than Doomsday Coins. You can exchange Contribution Points for Doomsday Coins, but you cant exchange Doomsday Coins for Contribution Points. Moreover, the items in the guild warehouse all require Contribution Points to redeem, which is why many players in the City of Hope have the habit of saving up Contribution Points. After Black Wind bid twenty million Doomsday Coins and one thousand Contribution Points, a full three minutes went by without anyone else making an offer. Song Jian laughed and said, Congratulations, Black Wind, the Battle Pet Egg is yours! Congratulations to Black Wind, for scoring a Golden Quality Battle Pet Egg! Congrats! Once youve raised the battle pet, remember to take your little brothers along! Big spender, Black Wind, you really have guts! Thank you, boss. Ill definitely raise this battle pet well! Black Wind said excitedly in the guild channel. Yeah, this is a Battle Pet Egg from a King Level BOSS, so its bound to have great potential! Song Jian remarked, and he also took a picture of the Titan Worm Mothers corpse and posted it to the guild channel. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, a King Level BOSS? Damn, Black Wind, youve hit the jackpot! exclaimed someone in the channel. Boss, why didnt you say earlier that it was dropped by a King Level BOSS? If I knew, I would have gone all in, even if I had to go bankrupt, to get that Battle Pet Egg. What a loss! What kind of BOSS is this, to be so huge? Its got to be seven or eight meters, right? Even dead, it looks terrifying. This Battle Pet Egg must have inherited its bloodline; maybe it can grow to be King Level as well! The Titan Worm Mother, this BOSS is called the Titan Worm Mother. Oh my God, I think Ive seen it in the library. This is one of the ancient Titans warrior breeds! Only twenty million Doomsday Coins and one thousand Contribution Points for it? Its practically a steal. Black Wind, Ill offer thirty million Doomsday Coins and one thousand five hundred Contribution Points for this pet. Sell it to me. Black Wind said with surprise and delight in his tone: A King Level BOSS? I thought it was just a Lord Level BOSS. Above Lord Level is Domination Level, and above Domination Level is King Level, isnt it, City Lord? Song Jian replied: Thats right, above Domination Level is King Level, probably the highest-grade BOSS discovered to date. Thank you so much, City Lord. Ill be sure to raise this battle pet well. In the future, its going to be my signature beast! Black Wind laughed heartily: I wont sell this battle pet; its going to be my signature beast in the future! Thanks to Qin Shi Huang X for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1115 - Chapter 1115 Chapter 1117 Level Up_1 Chapter 1115: Chapter 1117 Level Up_1 Chapter 1115: Chapter 1117 Level Up_1 Zhao Mingrui was known by his nickname, Black Wind, simply because it was his profession as a Beast Tamer, a rare occupation, and he possessed a battle pet named Black Wind Howler Beast. So, his friends had always called him Black Wind. The Black Wind Howler Beast was a battle pet that Zhao Mingrui had obtained from his professional mentor after becoming a Beast Tamer. He had raised it until now, and it had grown into an elite level BOSS battle pet. Beast Tamers have the ability to temporarily control the monsters around them, but the number of battle pets they can truly control permanently is also limited. With Zhao Mingruis current level, he could only control three battle pets. In addition to the Black Wind Howler Beast, he could control two others. Moreover, once his level reached fifty and he passed the second-tier combat power assessment, he could choose a battle pet to become his lifeline beast. The lifeline beast would share all attributes with the player and would not count towards the number of battle pets under their control. However, unlike battle pets, if the lifeline beast died, it could never be resurrected, and the player would fall into a weakened state for a month, with all attributes decreasing by 80% while also having a random permanent loss of attribute points. Therefore, for a Beast Tamer, choosing a lifeline beast is an extremely cautious affair. Many Beast Tamers in the game, even if they reached levels sixty or seventy, had not chosen their lifeline beasts, precisely because lifeline beasts are far too important for Beast Tamers. If one had a powerful lifeline beast, a Beast Tamer could almost crush other professionals of the same level, but if the lifeline beast was not well chosen, the Beast Tamer would be inferior even to those with ordinary occupations. This King Level BOSSs dropped battle pet egg certainly had the qualifications to become a lifeline beast. To have such a battle pet egg before even reaching level fifty was an incredibly joyous occasion for any Beast Tamer, which is why Black Wind was so excited and thrilled. The battle alliance channel was filled with congratulations for Black Wind. Song Jian glanced at it, smiled, and turned off the channel. A King Level BOSSs dropped battle pet egg would most certainly not just perform at the gold level. If raised well, it might truly reach the King Level one day. However, since Song Jian already had two battle pets, raising another one had little meaning and would involve a significant cost. It would be better to let someone else in the battle alliance raise it. Both of his battle pets, whether the stone element, Gulu, or the Black Dragon, had undergone several promotions and had an aptitude that did not fall short of that of the Titan Insect Beast. In some respects, both battle pets had much more formidable potential than the insect beast. Stone elemental Gulu had evolved from an earth elemental and had now mutated into a magma creature. Not only could it control earth elements, but it could also control fire elements. In the future, its growth could hardly be less than that of the Flame King. The Black Dragon already possessed the Dragon Clans top-tier lineage, and it was now at the lord level. Moreover, it guarded the Dragon Head Strange Tree and would evolve every so often, its bloodline becoming purer and purer, offering limitless potential for the future. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian walked out of the cave. As he passed through the tunnel and arrived at the original cavern, he found to his surprise that not a single Insect Soldier was left; they seemed to have vanished in an instant, leaving only the rock-glossed insect eggs standing in place. Perhaps sensing the death of the Titan Insect Queen, all the Insect Soldiers had fled. This made Song Jians departure somewhat easier; he no longer needed to use his Stealth Skill to maneuver around them. Song Jian even cracked open a stone egg to take a look, but found that everything inside had turned to fossils, with no chance of hatching new life, so he left it alone. Upon reaching the entrance to the valley, the old soldier with a crippled leg saw Song Jian emerge, his face filled with astonishment as he opened his arms and exclaimed, My friend, you hadnt come out for so long, I thought you had been killed by those monsters just like my comrades! Vayne, Vayne, you are really not being fair Song Jian shook his head and said, There was actually a King Level BOSS inside, and you never told me about it beforehand King Level BOSS Vaynes face showed a look of surprise, and he hurriedly asked, I know theres an Ancient Titan Worm Mother inside, but we didnt even see it, and all my comrades have perished. Friend, did you encounter that Worm Mother? Not only did I encounter it, I also killed it! Song Jian said as he pulled out a huge fang over half a foot long from his inventory and tossed it in front of Vayne. This fang, the longest one from the Titan Worm Mothers mouth, had been harvested by Song Jian as proof of his victory. Moreover, this fang was a silver-quality level six material, which could be forged into a high-level dagger that would sell for at least tens of thousands of Doomsday Coins on the market. You, you actually did it Vayne looked astonished. After all, their assault on this valley had been initiated by an army of over five thousand, and they had penetrated the cave without ever encountering the Titan Worm Mother, only to be routed. Countless people had rushed out of the valley in a mad escape, with insect soldiers trailing behind them like a tide, relentless in their pursuit, slaughtering all of Vaynes comrades to the last man. Back then, the valley had run red with blood, and even now Vayne shivered with fear upon recalling it! Initially, it was the Titan Worm Mothers roar that killed hundreds instantly, collapsing the entire armys morale Vayne muttered to himself, tears welling in his eyes. He stared at the huge fang in Song Jians hand, a complex expression crossing his face. Ahem, my quest should be considered complete now, right? So, this Song Jian extended his right hand, his fingers rubbing together in a gesture everyone understood. Oh, its complete, more than complete! Vayne snapped out of his reverie, looking at Song Jian with a face full of emotion. He raised his right hand, and a golden light burst forth from Song Jians body. His combat experience began to soar upward at a breakneck pace like a train accelerating. Level 58, level 59 15% 21% 38% 69% It was not until the progress bar reached 60th level at 2% that it finally slowed to a halt. Level 60? I gained two levels? A delighted smile appeared on Song Jians face. Originally, he had come here with the aim of leveling up swiftly. Though after killing the Titan Worm Mother, no more insect soldiers would appear, and others would no longer be able to undertake the infinite loop quest for rapid advancement, jumping from level 58 straight to level 60 was still beyond Song Jians expectations. He had thought even gaining one level would have been good, given the immense amount of combat experience needed for each level up now! For completing the quest above and beyond, you have received a 300% experience reward! Vayne said solemnly, This is another quest item, an epic loot box. What you can get out of it depends on your luck! As he spoke, Vayne handed Song Jian a palm-sized chest radiating with a purplish-red glow. Chapter 1116 - Chapter 1116 Chapter 1118 Drop Rate_1 Chapter 1116: Chapter 1118: Drop Rate_1 Chapter 1116: Chapter 1118: Drop Rate_1 Being able to level up twice already made Song Jian feel surprised, even without the reward of this epic treasure chest, he felt the mission was well worth it. But who doesnt hope for more and richer rewards? Song Jian took the epic treasure chest and was about to open it when he saw the veteran soldier Vayne descending from the rocks with some difficulty, propping himself up with a crutch and slowly walking away into the distance, his hunched figure looking somewhat desolate. All his comrades had fallen in battle, leaving only him, severely wounded. If it werent for his desire to avenge his comrades, Vayne might have followed them long ago. Having lost his right leg, his life would probably be tough from now on! Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vayne, are you interested in settling in the City of Hope? Song Jian suddenly shouted, The invasion of Abyssal Hell has already begun, and humanity might face total annihilation; I hope you could come to the City of Hope and continue to fight for humanity! Vayne stopped, turned his head, and smiled, I am just a severely injured old soldier, and Ive also lost a leg, Im afraid I cant be of much help to you. Your battle experience is a valuable asset, Song Jian shouted. You can help me train new recruits, theyre all good lads who need someone to guide them and impart some battlefield experience! On Vaynes wrinkled face appeared a smile. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said, Alright, if you dont mind having a disabled old soldier as a burden, I am willing to share some battlefield experience with those recruits. Those little tricks might save their lives in future battles! Song Jian smiled, nodded, and glancing at Vaynes disabled right leg, said, Although the City of Hope is just a city newly established, there are also a few master engineers who have settled there. Well get you a mechanical right leg, guaranteed to be better than the one you had before Hahaha, Im looking forward to it! Vayne laughed happily. Back at the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian opened his mission reward, the epic treasure chest. Inside this palm-sized box there was only one item, which appeared to be a badge. Falcon Medal (Epic), Accessory, Item Level 65, Equipment Effect: All attributes +15, Critical Hit Rate increased by 3%, Critical Damage increased by 10%; Special Effect 1: Hero (Passive), increases the prestige of the human faction by 3000 points, resilience increased by 5%; Special Effect 2: Afterimage (Passive), during combat, there is a chance to trigger an afterimage effect, making it impossible for the target to lock onto your figure, increasing your own evasion by 10%, this effect lasts for 10 seconds with no cooldown; Special Effect 3: Inspire (Active), once used, all attributes of oneself and teammates within 100 meters increase by 15%, and movement speed by 30%, lasts for 20 seconds; this skill can only be used once per hour; Item Description: This is a treasured collection of an old soldier, the highest honor earned with blood and life, it records the loyalty and risks of a lifetime of a soldier! Equipment Requirement: Complete the corresponding mission, obtain the approval of the medals former owner; Can be taken out of the game: Yes. Seeing the attributes of this badge, Song Jians eyes lit up instantly; it was an item that could be taken out of the game, and an epic-level item at that, which was simply unbelievable. One ought to know that most items that could be taken out of the game currently were low-level items, like basic potions, white-quality equipment, and the like. Not to mention epic-level, even gold or silver-level items that could be taken out of the game were extremely rare. In the real world, some people even specialized in collecting these items, and each one was priced sky-high. After all, bereft of equipment bonuses, players strength in the real world had greatly decreased, making them prone to misjudging their own and others capabilities in a fight, which could lead to loss of life. In the real world, if this epic-level equipment was used well, it could definitely turn the tide. Song Jian glanced at his accessory slot and, after a moment of hesitation, removed the Claw of the Harpy and replaced it with the Falcon Medal. After all, the Claw of the Harpy was only a level 40 silver-grade piece of equipment, and its special effect was too specific, being effective only against Harpies. Whether in terms of attribute bonuses or effects, it was far inferior to the Falcon Medal. Once he equipped the Falcon Medal, Song Jian first disabled the medals quality glow. Without its luminance, the Falcon Medal appeared unremarkable, as though it were just an old, useless medal that had been lying around for a long time. By now, Song Jian was somewhat eager to test out the effects of the medal. Just then, Wang Qi walked into the City Lord Mansion with a grave expression and said to Song Jian, My Lord, traces of Abyss creatures have been discovered one kilometer outside the City of Hope! Abyss creatures? Within a kilometer range? Song Jians eyebrows rose as he said, If I remember correctly, all the instances within ten kilometers have been destroyed by us. Where did these Abyss creatures come from? Im having it investigated Wang Qi said, The Abyss creatures that appeared this time are of only one kind, and their numbers are not great. I suspect they didnt come from a nearby Abyss Fortress but rather strayed accidentally from the main force! With that, Wang Qi shared the properties of the discovered Abyss creatures with Song Jian. Abyss Hyena, common quality, level 45, Vitality Points 12000/12000. After a glance, Song Jian nodded slightly. Abyss Hyenas were among the lowest ranking creatures in the Abyssal Hell, usually just food for other Abyss creatures. Under normal circumstances, these level 45 creatures could only survive in the most hostile areas of Abyssal Hell. Wang Qis conjecture made sense, but they still needed to investigate thoroughly. If they found an Abyss Fortress that had evolved from an Abyssal Instance, they would have to destroy it on sight. The Abyss creatures currently dispatched were mostly just scouts, or to put it more bluntly, cannon fodder. The truly terrifying Abyss creatures had not yet emerged. They had to wait until the Abyssal Passage became more stable and wider; only then would the more fearsome creatures of the Abyss appear. At that moment, a buzz came through the guild channel. Song Jian opened it to find that one of the guild members sent to investigate the Abyss Hyenas was boasting about a piece of equipment they had just acquired. Hey, brothers, we killed over a dozen Abyss Hyenas and they dropped three level 40 gold equipment pieces, along with quite a few silver-grade items. The drop rate of these Abyss creatures is simply astonishing, and the quality of the spoils is unbelievably high! As he spoke, the player shared the stats of a level 40 gold-grade piece of equipment, instantly drawing many onlookers. It was worth noting that most of the guild members were below level 45 at the time, so a level 40 gold-grade piece was a significant improvement over what most were wearing, which was also why he would show it off. Song Jian was startled. Over a dozen monsters had dropped three gold-grade pieces; the drop rate was indeed frightening. Could it be that the Abyss invasion storyline had increased the loot drop rates? If that was the case, the Abyss invasion wouldnt be a disaster for the players but a feast! With that thought, Song Jian turned to Wang Qi and said, Send out more people to scout the surrounding Abyss creatures and see just how high the drop rate is for hunting these beings! Chapter 1117 - Chapter 1117 Chapter 1119 Investigation_1 Chapter 1117: Chapter 1119 Investigation_1 Chapter 1117: Chapter 1119 Investigation_1 Song Jian had personally entered Abyssal Hell and had hunted quite a few Abyssal creatures, but he didnt notice any difference in the drop rate between these creatures and others. If the increase in drop rate wasnt just a fluke, there could only be one explanation: plot-based benefits. Soon, two more teams encountered Abyssal creatures. One was in a forest about three kilometers from the City of Hope, where a group of octopus-like Abyssal creatures was found. They were only of ordinary quality, level 46. Another team, about five kilometers to the southwest, came across a pack of Abyssal Raging Flame beasts that resembled lions with flames burning around their necks like manes. These beasts were level 48 and were extremely formidable. The team took them down, but not before five of their members were severely injured in the process, having completed exterminating all thirteen creatures. We hunted nineteen Abyssal tentacle monsters and obtained five pieces of gold-quality equipment, eight pieces of silver-quality equipment, and some materials of blue quality! We hunted thirteen Abyssal Raging Flame beasts, five team members were severely injured, but we obtained nine pieces of gold-quality equipment, thirteen pieces of silver-quality equipment, and two blue-quality pet eggs! As soon as the news was released, all members of the guild were thrilled. This drop rate was almost like receiving free gifts! Lets organize a bit, Song Jian let out a breath and said, Under the safest conditions, start hunting Abyssal creatures, and let the brothers upgrade their equipment as a group! Since players only had one life in the game, they were generally reluctant to hunt dangerous creatures, and many were equipped with eco-friendly gear, with blue-quality equipment being quite rare. Now, with a chance to obtain silver and gold equipment, naturally, registration surged with enthusiasm. Click, click~ Suddenly, Song Jian heard a series of delicate cracking noises by his ear, and a system prompt appeared before him: System: Your mount, the Eight-Spear Ambusher, has been successfully resurrected. Please click on the pet egg to resurrect your mount! Its resurrected? Song Jian rejoiced internally. His spider mount, which had merged with a large amount of Evolution Essence, not only had its resurrection time shortened but also had its aptitude enhanced. It had finally come back to life. After clicking on the pet egg, a dazzling light flashed, and a spider the size of a palm appeared on Song Jians shoulder. The spiders eight legs clung tightly to Song Jians shoulder, and its compound eyes looked around curiously. Song Jian glanced at the attributes of his spider mount and found that it had not only advanced to become an Elite Level BOSS but had also acquired two new skills. Originally, the spider mount only had a basic jump skill, which could increase movement speed by 50% and leap over some higher obstacles. Now, having evolved into an Elite Level BOSS, it had gained the Sand Lurker skill, allowing Song Jian to burrow into the ground with his mount and move beneath the surface, with the speed halved, and the skill could last for up to 30 seconds; The other skill was Blade Dance, which allowed it to leap up and then whip around its spear-like spider legs, attacking enemies around it. This skill was a combat technique, belonging to a kind of mounted combat. With it, the spider mount was no longer just a regular mountCSong Jian could ride it into battle. The martial technique was actually best suited for a military officer class like Luo Tianyu, but even Luo Tianyu only had a warhorse with decent attributes and had no steed equipped with martial skills. If Luo Tianyu knew that Song Jians spider mount actually possessed martial skills, hed probably turn green with envy. Song Jian looked at the spider mount on his shoulder, feeling that the spiritual bond between them had become clearer than before. With a thought, the spider mount suddenly leaped from his shoulder toward the ground. After leaving Song Jians shoulder, the spider mount rapidly swelled in size, and by the time it landed on the ground, it had transformed into a gigantic creature over a meter tall, with a diameter exceeding three meters. On the back of the spider mount, there was a seat-like attachment, which all mounts came equipped with. Some mounts could evolve similar saddle parts on their own, while others required the attachment of such saddle equipment. Song Jian jumped onto the spider mount, which let out a neigh and leaped toward the sky. With that leap, it flew up five or six meters high, caught the wall of the City Lord Mansion, and climbed swiftly upwards. Just before reaching the top of the wall, its eight legs sprang again, and it soared into the air. In the blink of an eye, Song Jian had left the City Lord Mansion. This is simply too powerful, scaling mountains and traversing rivers as if on flat land, Song Jian laughed heartily. The spider mount was much more formidable than before, easily double its past prowess. Song Jian believed that even if faced with a large mountain, his spider mount could carry him over effortlessly. City Lord, where are you heading? Wang Qi hurriedly shouted from behind. Im going out to scout around! Song Jian called back without turning his head. Wang Qi shook his head as he watched Song Jians retreating figure, thinking that Song Jian, hearing how high the drop rate of Abyssal creatures was, felt an itch and wanted to go hunting some of them. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After leaving the walls of the City of Hope, a rolling black mist appeared before Song Jian. It was the Protective Black Mist shielding Doomsday City. After taking over the entire Doomsday City, the Protective Black Mist belonged to the City of Hope, becoming a special defense mechanism for the city. Like the guardian beasts of Fengming City, this was a facility unique to the City of Hope; no matter how strongly other cities developed, they could not replicate the protective infrastructure of the Protective Black Mist. Song Jian, riding his spider mount, charged into the black mist, which automatically parted to create a path for him. Riding his mount, he rapidly left the city, and after he was gone, the Protective Black Mist closed once again, as if controlled by someone. With so many Abyssal creatures appearing, there must be an Abyss Fortress nearby. I must find it quickly and destroy it. Otherwise, the longer the time drags on, the more nearby Abyssal creatures will emerge. If some big ones come out, it would be an absolute disaster for the City of Hope! Song Jian quietly thought to himself. It was known that the City of Hope had only been established recently and had not had enough time to develop. Not to mention Fengming City, even the City of Sin, the City of Light, and the City of Hymns had an advantage that the City of Hope could not matchCits depth was simply too shallow. While everyone else was thrilled by the high drop rate of the Abyssal creatures, a deep concern bubbled up in Song Jians heart. The game wouldnt be dishing out such benefits to players for no reason. The most likely scenario was that this was a form of balance! At this thought, Song Jian became eager to locate the Abyss Fortress! Most of the players from the City of Hope had been sent out, both to hunt Abyssal creatures and to search for the potential existence of an Abyss Fortress. However, Song Jian knew that their attention would likely be on hunting the Abyssal creatures, given the surprise of such a high drop rate. The task of searching for the Abyss Fortress was something he had to undertake himself. The spider mount sprinted swiftly across the ground, its eight legs moving at incredible speed, at least twice as fast as a motorcycle. In no time, Song Jian arrived in the area where the Abyssal hyenas were first found to start his search. Chapter 1118 - Chapter 1118 Chapter 1120 Traces_1 Chapter 1118: Chapter 1120 Traces_1 Chapter 1118: Chapter 1120 Traces_1 In the wilderness, Song Jian saw a group of players searching for monsters. They all wore the emblem of the City of Hope Alliance, which now was the only alliance in the City of Hope. Other guilds had either merged or left long ago. Song Jian stored his spider mount and walked toward them. Seeing Song Jian, the players gathered around him. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lord Mayor. Lord Mayor, have you also come to hunt the Abyss monsters? We have already searched this area, boss. We didnt find any Abyss monsters, so we plan to look further afield The group buzzed around Song Jian with their questions and remarks. Those who called him Lord Mayor were generally those who had joined the alliance later, while the ones addressing him as boss were the old members who had been with Song Jian since the founding of the city. Everyone, be careful. I suspect theres an Abyss Fortress nearby that we havent discovered yet. If anyone finds it first, give a shout in the alliance channel! Song Jian instructed. Got it, boss, Wang Qi already briefed us. Also, if we encounter a large group of Abyss monsters, we will report it in the alliance channel as well! Song Jian nodded, then went to the area where the Abyss hyenas had been hunted and started to inspect carefully. By now, the bodies of the Abyss hyenas had been almost completely burnt by translucent flames, leaving behind only the hardest bones still aflame. A silvery light flashed in Song Jians eyes as he quietly activated his Eye of Insight skill. Transparent footprints of the Abyss hyenas soon appeared on the ground, surrounded by faint traces of dark aura. These footprints were quite blurred, stretching from the killing spot to a small grove of trees nearby. Song Jian followed the footprints toward the grove and noticed that there were also three or four human footprints next to those of the hyenas. It seemed other players had also found the trail and followed it. Without using his skill, Song Jian probably wouldnt have been able to discern any traces. This was partly because too much time had passed, and partly because the other players had heavily disturbed the scene, making it difficult to investigate. After deploying the Eye of Insight skill, he could only make out some vague semi-transparent footprints. This was the aid of the skill, allowing him to extract the information he needed from certain details. However, these skill-revealed footprints would also fade over time and eventually disappear completely. Song Jian needed to move quickly. Following these footprints, he passed through a dense forest. The traces left by the Abyss hyenas were becoming scarcer, while the footprints of the other players had grown clearer. Eventually, Song Jian was no longer tracking the Abyss hyenas footprints but rather was following those of the players. After crossing a forest and a prairie, Song Jian arrived in a desolate gobi. As far as he could see, hardly any vegetation grew; the land was covered with white salt efflorescence, and the air carried a faint salty-alkaline scent. This area was designated for level fifty monsters and was seldom visited. Monsters were scarce here, making it unsuitable for leveling, and the saline-alkaline soil meant there were no herbs or ores to be found, which precluded the possibility of additional income. However, behind a large rock in the distance, several players were hiding there, peering ahead while quietly discussing among themselves. Song Jians heart moved. Through the Eye of Insight, the footprints of these humans also spread all the way to the players in front and then disappeared. Clearly, these people were members of an alliance who had been following the tracks left by the Abyssal Hyenas all the way here. Song Jian couldnt help but admire these players. Even with the assistance of the Eye of Insight skill, the traces left by the Abyssal Hyenas only extended to the previous grassland and could no longer be seen. But these players had tracked them all the way here, obviously skilled individuals. Song Jian didnt conceal his presence and walked directly towards the players. When he was within fifty meters, one of the players with a pair of long ears, looking somewhat similar to an elf, suddenly tensed up, swiftly turned around, and held a short gun in each hand. Her two companions also quickly turned around. One of them, a man wielding a sword and shield, instinctively stepped forward, half-raising his shield behind the other two, while another man took half a step forward and gripped a magic staff. Red-colored flames were visibly gathering towards him rapidly. Song Jians eyes brightened. These three were clearly a team that had long been working in sync, possessing great rapportCa Bounty Hunter of Elf descent, a sword and shield profession, and a Mage class. These three might even know each other in the real world. The trio relaxed their tense bodies slowly after they saw Song Jians face and exchanged glances. City Lord! the three greeted Song Jian. Smiling and nodding, Song Jian said to them, You too were tracking the traces left by that pack of Abyssal Hyenas, right? Did you find anything? The girl with elf bloodline showed a trace of surprise on her face, which she quickly hid and said to Song Jian, City Lord, we found a small town ahead. It seems to have appeared out of nowhere and looks quite eerie. We were discussing whether or not to explore it Song Jian stepped forward, looking in the direction they pointed. Indeed, about four to five hundred meters away from where they were, there was a cluster of houses, most of which were low thatched cottages, but there were also some brick and stone two or three-story buildings, and even farther away, something that looked like a castle. Around these buildings, a strange mist drifted. This mist seemed dense but didnt spread to the surroundings, remaining concentrated within the town, making all the houses appear indistinct and mysterious through the fog. Most importantly, inside this town, there seemed to be no sign of any living creature. It was completely silent, like a ghost town! That was why the three of them hesitated here for so long without taking action. It is indeed eerie! Song Jian nodded and said. He could faintly sense threats from this town, indicating that there should be some powerful monsters inside. Do you think those Abyssal Hyenas came out from this town? Song Jian turned to look at the elf-blooded girl, who seemed to play a leading role in the team and was the only one among them with robust tracking capabilities. She nodded confidently, pointing ahead and said, The traces of those Abyssal Hyenas extend all the way to that small town ahead. Im certain they came out from that town Thanks to Supreme Divine Domain for the reward of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1119 - Chapter 1119 Chapter 1121 Town_1 Chapter 1119: Chapter 1121 Town_1 Chapter 1119: Chapter 1121 Town_1 This town is so eerie, and the trail of the Abyssal monster we were pursuing also ends here. Song Jian, naturally, wouldnt just quietly leave; he had to enter and explore it. The town seems somewhat dangerous, you all stay here and observe. If any danger arises, retreat immediately! Song Jian instructed with concern. My lord, are you planning to explore inside? exclaimed the man holding a sword and shield. Song Jian smiled and glanced at him. The young man appeared to be only about twenty years old, with a somewhat youthful face and a faint ring of fuzz above his lips, seemingly a college student yet to step into society. We cant just ignore it. There might be more Abyssal creatures inside, and maybe the Abyss Fortress is hidden within this town! Song Jian said with a smile. Well go with you, an extra person means extra strength, said the girl with Elf bloodline after much thought. By the way, my name is Song Ya, these two are my university classmates, his name is Guo Zhiqiang Song Ya pointed to the man holding the sword and shield. She then pointed at another man holding a Magic Staff, dressed in a purple robe, saying, His name is Yu Rui. Were all freshmen at Coastal University! Oh, fellow townsfolk, haha! But its too dangerous in there. I can sense a lurking threat inside, and if we all go in, Im not sure I can keep everyone safe! Song Jian frowned slightly and showed an apologetic smile. My lord, we dont need your protection. Were here to help you, not to be a burden, Song Ya shook her head and said, I possess the blood of a high Elf. Guo Zhiqiang may look like an ordinary Sword and Shield Warrior, but he actually belongs to an epic profession, the War God Follower, and Yu Rui has even received the blessing of a legendary Mage and is a rare profession, the Arcanist Song Ya didnt mention her own profession, but instead showed off her strongest side to Song Jian. With the blood of a high Elf, she was naturally a born agile professional and Mage. In reality, although she seemed to be wielding dual guns, and her profession was that of a Bounty Hunter, she was also in an epic profession, the Lawbreaker. Not only did she possess extremely powerful attack capabilities, but she was also proficient in using a variety of weapons. Dual guns were just what she was most comfortable with. In her inventory, there were also long swords, meteor hammers, Battle Halberds, Magic Staffs, and a dozen other types of weapons, each corresponding to one or even several skills. Once fully operational, Song Yas output was equivalent to that of an entire combat squad. Seeing the three of them eager to try, Song Jian felt a headache coming on, but according to Song Yas introduction, these three were clearly much stronger than average players, or else they wouldnt be bold enough to follow the trail of the Abyssal hound to this place by themselves. After thinking for a while, Song Jian let out a sigh and nodded, Alright then, lets go in together. But if we encounter any danger, remember to retreat immediately. Rest assured, my lord, we will definitely follow your commands and wont hold you back in any way, Song Ya promised with a hint of excitement. The three of them had broken away from the main force, following the trail of the Abyssal hound all the way to this place, aiming to gain greater benefits. Now that they had found their target, it was natural for them to want to explore it. Before Song Jian had arrived, the three had already planned to explore the town. Although they too could sense the danger lurking within, they were seeking fortune amid peril. Simply waiting wouldnt allow them to rapidly enhance their strength. Moreover, the three had a tacit understanding of each others abilities; they were confident they could take down any boss-creature of the same level, including the Lord-level ones. They each had a few tricks up their sleeves to ensure their survival, and were confident they could retreat with their lives if necessary. Now that Song Jian was planning to explore, they definitely wanted to cling to such a strong ally. Following Song Jian into the town would mean sharing some of the potential dangers, ensuring greater safety. And if there was any gain, Song Jian, as a leader, would not hog all the benefits for himself. As a member of the same alliance, Song Jians character and style were guaranteed. They had just sold a King Level BOSS pet egg in the battle alliance for almost half its price, and if they were to earn something this time, Song Ya believed that the three of them were certain to get a considerable share of the benefits. Song Jian and the three headed towards the town, and soon, the four of them arrived at a road outside the town. The road extended from the town for about five or six meters before abruptly breaking off, as if it had been severed by someone, quite out of place with the surrounding scenery. Be careful, Song Jian said in a low voice, concerned, as he released his battle pet, the Stoneman Gulu. The level fifty Stoneman Gulu, waking up from its slumber, seemed a bit confused, tilting its head and looking around, with an expression of cluelessness. The Gulu, with the strength of a Lord Level BOSS, didnt need to be let out of the Pet Space for air every now and then to maintain its closeness value, unlike other war pets. Its favorite thing to do was to sleep soundly in the Pet Space, and it didnt care if it slept forever. So this is the Stoneman war pet Gulu, it looks quite mighty. At least it seems much more reassuring than Qiangzi, Yu Rui commented as he looked up and down at the nearly three-meter tall Stoneman Gulu in admiration. This is a war pet with lord-level strength! Guo Zhiqiang couldnt help but roll his eyes as he spoke. Although he was of an epic profession, if he were to fight a one-on-one battle with a level fifty Lord BOSS, he definitely wouldnt be the victor; he could only ensure that he wouldnt get killed by his opponent. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian smiled slightly and controlled Gulu to continue towards the town. A faint grey mist pervaded the town, and Song Jian could sense the presence of the Abyss within this black fog. The aura was very faint, and if it were a player who had never encountered Abyssal Hell, theyd likely overlook it without paying any attention. But for Song Jian, this hint of Abyss presence was as conspicuous as a torch in the night. It seems this is the place, Song Jian thought to himself. Those Abyssal hounds must have come out from here. Its possible that theres an Abyss Fortress lurking within this town, although the level of the fortress was unknown. Their arrival seemed to have startled something, and the swirling speed of the surrounding black mist became more intense. From time to time, many ferocious faces would condense from the mist and charge towards the group, as if eagerly trying to howl loudly and pounce. These were mere illusions which had no effect on the four of them. Song Jian and his companions remained calm, showing no signs of being frightened. Just then, from the depths of the town, came a flap, flap, flap of wings beating, as if a large group of monsters was flying towards them. The Stoneman Gulu stopped in its tracks and let out a low growl towards the black fog up ahead, assuming a combat stance. Prepare for battle! Song Jian called out in a low voice, summoning the Sky-breaking Sword into his palm with a gesture, its blade emitting a sharp Sword Qi. Song Ya and the others tensed up as well, readying themselves for the impending conflict. Chapter 1120 - Chapter 1120 Chapter 1122 Tacit Cooperation_1 Chapter 1120: Chapter 1122 Tacit Cooperation_1 Chapter 1120: Chapter 1122 Tacit Cooperation_1 Just as Song Jian and his companions braced themselves for battle, a huge swarm of bats flew out from the mist-enshrouded town. With wingspans of at least a meter, their crimson eyes and sharp fangs made them look especially ferocious. Abyss Bat Demons, these are level fifty-eight monsters, everyone be careful! Song Ya cried out from behind them. A thought crossed Song Jians mind. Song Ya was only level forty-six, but she could see through the strengths of the Abyss Bat Demons that were twelve levels higher than her. Clearly, Song Ya must also possess a scouting ability similar to the Eye of Insight. Perfect timing! Yu Rui, wielding his magic staff, advanced instead of retreating. He chanted spells while taking several steps forward, and bolts of lightning burst forth from his staff, twisting together in mid-air and quickly forming a massive Thunder Web, which he sent flying towards the Abyss Bat Demons that were swooping down. Song Jian originally wanted to use the Thousand Swords Art to finish off the twenty or thirty Abyss Bat Demons in front of him, but seeing Yu Rui making the first move, his mind shifted. He simply commanded the stone golem Gulu to charge forward and stopped himself, retreating to the side instead. Song Ya glanced at Song Jian and immediately understood that he probably wanted to gauge the strength of their group. She turned her head and gave Guo Zhiqiang a meaningful look. Guo Zhiqiang let out a loud roar while holding his sword and shield, flames like fighting spirit bursting forth from his body. He charged at the fastest bat demon of the Abyss. His speed was extremely quick, using a charge skill similar to that of a warrior class. In the blink of an eye, he was upon the monster several meters away. His shield came crashing down, smashing the Abyss Bat Demon that was diving down to attack onto the ground, and a symbol of dizziness appeared above the monsters head. Before the other Abyss Bat Demons could react, a pale blue Thunder Web, flickering with electric light, enveloped most of them. Even the few that escaped the net were struck by the exploding lightning from the net, their bodies uncontrollably rushing towards it. A series of damage numbers floated up from the heads of these Abyss Bat Demons. The Thunder Web was not only powerful in attack but also came with a paralyzing effect that could control them for at least six seconds or more. At that moment, Song Ya suddenly let out a playful laugh and stepped forward. Her dual guns continuously fired, the strong recoil causing them to swing dramatically as if she were firing in bursts. But before Song Ya, a cone-shaped barrage emerged. Every second, fifty to sixty bullets were fired from the barrels, shooting forward and enveloping all the Abyss Bat Demons within the barrage. -850 -986 -1018 -985 A series of damage numbers floated up from the heads of the Abyss Bat Demons, their Vitality Points visibly dropping rapidly. Five or six seconds later, the light of the Thunder Web gradually dimmed, the paralyzing effect wore off, and all the hatred of the Abyss Bat Demons was attracted to Song Ya. A large group of the monsters screeched, rushing toward Song Ya like a dark cloud, completely ignoring Guo Zhiqiang, who they had surrounded in the center. Son of a bitch! Suddenly, Guo Zhiqiang bellowed, the fiery fighting spirit around him exploding instantly, sweeping like a wild wind in all directions. This was a taunt skill of Guo Zhiqiang as a follower of the War God, similar to an enhanced version of taunting. It caused forced taunting of monsters within a five-meter radius while also inflicting massive damage. Moreover, this taunting skill had domain priority, meaning that even if enemies had skills to resist taunting, they wouldnt be effective if their tier was lower than this skill. The skills of a War God Follower often had domain priority, which was actually a manifestation of divine power. Though not true divine power, but rather a weakened version of it, it still gave War God Followers a significant advantage when dealing with other classes. The Abyssal Bat Demons, which were initially diving at Song Ya, now turned back towards Guo Zhiqiang. However, after he released his taunt ability, all the Abyssal Bat Demons had a Damage Reduction debuff appear over their heads, lasting a full ten seconds. At the same time, a thin yellow light akin to an armor made of fighting spirit reappeared on Guo Zhiqiangs body, greatly enhancing his defense. Song Yas skills continued to harvest the Vitality Points of the Abyssal Bat Demons, while on the other side, Yu Rui began preparing her next large-scale skill. Song Jian observed carefully from the side. The damage the Stone Golem Gulu dealt was not weak, constantly casting Earth magic, but in the face of the three-person tacit cooperation, the Stone Golem Gulu could at best play a supporting role. The real decisive factor in this battle was still the synergistic coordination of Song Ya and her two companions. The Abyssal Bat Demons almost stood no chance of counter-attacking. All the combat rhythm was controlled by Song Ya and her team. Within a mere thirty seconds, the monsters, which were over ten levels higher than Song Ya and her comrades, fell from the sky one after another, turning into bodies. Song Jian, standing on the side, couldnt help but nod. It seemed that Song Ya and her companions were very familiar with each others skills, their control abilities connecting almost flawlessly, maximizing their theoretical control time. When one person used a control skill, the other two released large-scale attack skills. This kind of tacit cooperation definitely couldnt be formed in just three to five days. However, Song Jian also noticed a weakness in their teamCthat there was no healer. If the battle dragged on too long, the outcome could potentially be reversed. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When the last Abyssal Bat Demon fell from the sky, Guo Zhiqiang was left with less than one third of his Vitality Points. He grinned at Song Jian and pulled out an Advanced Healing Potion from his inventory, gulping it down. The battle is over, just eat some food, why waste an Advanced Healing Potion? Ive told you so many times, but you just wont listen, Song Ya complained while heading towards the corpses of the Abyssal Bat Demons. The drop rate has really increased a lot! Yu Rui said, her eyes shining next to the Abyssal Bat Demon corpses. Among the loot, there were six or seven items sparkling with a golden glow, along with seven or eight Silver Quality pieces of equipment. The rest were items of blue, green, and white. Eighteen, nineteen, twenty, Song Ya counted the spoils with a joyful smile and turned to Song Jian, There are forty-six items here, city lord, shall we split them equally? Song Jian shook his head with a smile, recalled his Stone Golem Gulu, and said to Song Ya, I didnt do much, so I dont need these spoils. You three split them. Seeing that Song Ya was about to speak, Song Jian waved his hand and said, Those things are of no use to me, just take them all. Seeing Song Jian say this, Song Ya joyfully took all the loot and picked out a few pieces suitable for her and her teammates, donning them immediately. The other two, seeing Song Ya take all the loot, didnt say anything; it looked like the trio had their own method of distributing spoils. Song Jian nodded slightly in his mind, and after the three had recovered, they continued along the cobblestone road of the town, moving forward together. Chapter 1121 - Chapter 1121 Chapter 1123 Leaving_1 Chapter 1121: Chapter 1123: Leaving_1 Chapter 1121: Chapter 1123: Leaving_1 The sudden battle, for Song Jian, was merely a test for the three of them, and if they couldnt even withstand this level of intensity, then there was no point in delving deeper, at which time Song Jian would suggest the three wait outside the town. However, after watching the trios performance, Song Jian realized that unless they were surrounded by monsters numbering more than a hundred and over level sixty, it was impossible for the creatures to pose a threat to Song Ya and the others, so he felt relieved about them continuing to explore the depths of the town with him. Song Jian believed that there must be more than just these few monsters in the town, and that it surely housed a large number of Abyss creatures, and even a substantial amount of BOSSes. Sure enough, when the four of them had walked less than ten meters, a large number of monsters suddenly burst out from the houses on both sides of the stone path, with strange appearances, but most were humanoid creatures, around level sixty. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, Song Jian no longer stood idly by. After spawning the stone creature Gulu and the Moon Essence Wheel, he drew his sword to join the fight. With his current strength, even without using the Thousand Swords Art, his speed in slaughtering these ordinary monsters was slightly faster than that of Song Ya and the other two combined. Sword shadows flipped, Sword Qi crisscrossed, and Song Jian swiftly reaped the lives of the surrounding monsters, but as the four penetrated deeper into the town, more and more monsters surged out, as nearly every step was taken over the corpses of dozens of creatures. Although the battle was fierce, the spoils were extremely rich, which made Song Ya and the others suffer and delight at the same time. If it werent for following Song Jian, the three of them would never have been able to penetrate this deep and would have retreated due to exhaustion from the overwhelming number of monsters half an hour earlier. Just after Song Jian had slain several monsters around him, the space before him suddenly cleared, revealing a small square, no more than three hundred square meters, before his eyes. There was a fountain in the center of the square, continuously spouting crystal-clear water, while the ground was paved with white granite slabs, with not a single monster around. Song Jian turned, dodged a monsters Claw Clash, and thrust the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely into the chest of the creature. A crescent moon-like shadow quickly traced an arc in the air, slicing into the back of the monsters head, harvesting the last bit of its Vitality before slowly floating back to Song Jians side, circling around him. Lying around Song Jian were the bodies of dozens of monsters, large and small, some thin and under one meter tall, and others bulky and over three meters tall, looking like giants. Huff, I, I cant go on, I need to rest, my mana is drained! Yu Rui gasped heavily, leaning on his Magic Staff for support, shouting loudly. Song Ya was also covered in sweat, body trembling, hands clutching a long spear for support against the ground, she seemed to be barely able to stand, let alone pick up the loot dropped by the monsters around her. Guo Zhiqiang even less ceremoniously sat down on a monsters corpse, his long sword and shield cast aside, panting heavily. Looking back, the entire stone path was covered with monster corpses, many even piled atop one another, numbering at least a few hundred. Song Jian also felt a bit weary, having seldom engaged in close combat with enemies like this since mastering the Thousand Swords Art, this nearly two-hour-long high-intensity combat made Song Jian feel as if his swordsmanship had subtly improved. This improvement was not a tangible increase in stats, but a subjective feeling, invisible and intangible, yet Song Jian firmly believed in it. Lord, we cant hold on any longer Song Ya looked at Song Jian with a pitiful expression, beseeching him. Lord, several pieces of my equipment are severely damaged, all showing a yellow state Guo Zhiqiang wiped the sweat from his face and said. I, Ive run out of magic potions Yu Rui couldnt hold on any longer and simply sat down on the ground. Song Jian chuckled and said, You guys gather up the spoils of battle and then head out. Leave the rest to me. Lord Mayor, weve only explored one street of the town so far, not even one-tenth of the whole place. Monsters above level sixty are already appearing. If we go any deeper, I fear even more formidable creatures will show up Song Ya said worriedly, Why dont you come out with us, and wait until weve gathered our guild brothers? Then we can come back and steamroll this place together. Itll be safer and more efficient that way Yeah, Lord Mayor, weve already made a good haul this time. Going deeper means the danger will increase exponentially, which isnt cost-effective Yu Rui added, trying to persuade as well. Anyway, I cant go any deeper; without the boost from equipment properties, my strength has dropped too fast. If we go on, Ill just be holding everyone back! Guo Zhiqiang, who had rested enough, picked up his shield and longsword and shakily stood up. Heh, all these spoils are yours to keep. You guys go ahead, and leave the rest to me. Song Jian waved at the three of them with a smile, then he turned around and walked alone towards the square ahead. Yu Rui became somewhat anxious and was about to persuade him again, but Song Ya shook her head at him and whispered, The Lord Mayor must have his own plans; he wouldnt knowingly walk to his death. Exactly, havent you noticed? The Lord Mayor has been holding back all this time. We three are about to collapse from exhaustion, yet hes only broken a sweat, Guo Zhiqiang came over, gave Yu Rui a look, and said, Maybe without the three of us slowing him down, the Lord Mayors exploration will be even more efficient. Alright, guess thats the only way then. Shall we head back to the guild first? Yu Rui shook his head and suggested. Lets go. Weve made a fortune this time. Just the gold-quality equipment alone counts up to fifty-six pieces Song Ya said joyfully, If we keep fighting, I wont even have enough space in my inventory! Heh, lets use a Town Return Scroll. Im too tired to walk anymore. After we rest, we can call more people. Who knows, the Lord Mayor might still need our help! Guo Zhiqiang suggested. Okay, this town really is a bit eerie. Theres definitely a BOSS, and maybe well even get one or two pieces of epic equipment As they spoke, they each took out a Teleportation Scroll from their bags, tore it, and a white light appeared before their eyes. However, after the light dissipated, the three of them remained in the same spot. Whats going on? The Teleportation Scroll already took effect. Why are we still here? Guo Zhiqiang stared dumbfounded at the slowly vanishing fragments of the scroll in his hand and exclaimed. Strange, even if teleportation isnt possible, there should have been a warning beforehand. This shouldnt happen after weve already used the Teleportation Scroll Song Ya frowned deeply. Forget it; it might be because of this town. Lets leave this town first and then use the Teleportation Scroll, Yu Rui suggested nonchalantly, shrugging his shoulders. The three gave each other a knowing glance, looked once more at Song Jians retreating figure, and followed the street back the way they had come. In a short while, their figures disappeared into the rolling black mist. At this moment, Song Jian stood in front of the fountain at the center of the square, his eyes flickering with a faint light as he used the Eye of Insight, surveying his surroundings. Chapter 1122 - Chapter 1122 Chapter 1124 Tree Elf_1 Chapter 1122: Chapter 1124 Tree Elf_1 Chapter 1122: Chapter 1124 Tree Elf_1 This square was too eerie, not a single monster in sight, and around it, there were no traces of battle, especially after having enduring a tough fight before reaching this place, it gave the feeling of a deliberately set resting spot. Song Jians Eye of Insight was continuously active, but it failed to detect any abnormalities. Just as he began to relax slightly, preparing to rest near the fountain, an aged voice suddenly arose from behind, making the hairs on his body stand on end. Young man, welcome to Bloody Town! Song Jian immediately gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly, turned around, and looked behind him with a wary face. The movement speed of the Moon Essence Wheel also accelerated a bit, yet he did not attack any targets. Who are you? Song Jian asked cautiously. Before him appeared a semi-transparent figure, which looked like an old woman wrapped in a black cloak. I am just a pitiable soul imprisoned here, heh heh~ The old woman seemed somewhat cold, with her hands tightly clutching the front of her cloak, she raised her head to look at Song Jian. Her eyes were crimson as blood, which tightened Song Jians heart, suggesting that this person was not an ordinary human while they were alive. The old woman continued, Its very good that you could come here, your strength has been recognized, and thats why I have appeared before you! You may purchase any item from here, and after buying, you can choose to continue forward or to return the way you came. What will I encounter if I go deeper? Song Jian asked. He wanted to gain some information about this town from the enigmatic soul of the woman before him. What youll encounter, heh heh The old womans eyes were fixed on Song Jian, with a sinister smile on her face, looking as if a venomous snake was eyeing a frog, pondering where to bite. You will meet immense horror, you will be like a tender lamb being torn apart by a pack of hungry wolves The old woman laughed, her voice sounded malevolent, as if casting the most vicious curse. Song Jian frowned, realizing that this womans soul in front of him seemed somewhat mad, spouting nonsense, providing no useful information at all. What can I get from you? Song Jian interrupted the others words and asked directly. The old womans malicious curses stopped abruptly, and the murkiness in her eyes cleared up instantly. She waved her hand, and a semi-transparent screen appeared before Song Jian, showcasing an array of bizarre goods. You can only choose one item to buy, this is your reward for being able to reach this place! The old woman seemed to regain the appearance of a normal person only while conducting a transaction. Song Jian ignored this strange soul because he discovered he was unable to sense or lock onto the womans soul before him. She looked just like an illusion, and if he closed his eyes, he could not feel her presence. Song Jian even believed that if he were to attack her now, he would likely only slash through the air, making contact with nothing physical. The womans soul before him resembled a special NPC merchant, who had provided Song Jian with a shop inventory and now stood by idly with a blank expression, as if the person who had cursed and raged before were someone else entirely. Strong human souls Song Jian stood dumbfounded upon seeing the first item; how could human souls be for sale here? Moreover, the maximum quantity on offer was a hundred thousand. Looking further down, Song Jian found himself speechless at the list of bizarre items. Half-Bearman (Bear Tribe) embryos, 500 available for sale, fresh liver of a Thunderbird, 30 available The list spanned three to four pages, each bearing dozens of items. However, each item didnt seem like any normal in-game merchandise; they were either embryos, organs, or a variety of limbs suitable for grafting onto a human body. This is simply a demented list of biological specimens Song Jian couldnt help but criticize internally. Such goods held no allure for him. Just as he felt disappointed and was about to close the list before him, the old womans expression turned fiercely twisted again as she said in an icy voice, As a reward, you must purchase an item Song Jian looked up at the old woman. Honestly, he was curious to see if she would turn into a BOSS and start a battle with him if he refused to buy any of the listed items. However, Bloody Town was filled with strangeness at every turn, and Song Jian didnt want to complicate matters. Furrowing his brow, he scrolled the list to the last page. A thousand tree elves? Song Jians eyes lit up when he saw the last item on the list. Tree elves are a kind of Wood attribute elf, belonging to the category of immortals. They possess no offensive capabilities and are among the most delicate of elves. They excel in cultivating trees, drawing on the faint Wood elemental aura released by plants to survive while also being able to attach themselves to any plant. Far from causing any harm to plants, they actually accelerate plant growth. Even in the desert, if there is a single living plant, placing a tree elf on it can ensure the perpetual survival of the plantCit is truly magical. In fact, saying that tree elves have no offensive capabilities at all is not entirely accurate. They do lack offensive power on their own, but once they inhabit an ancient tree that has lived for thousands of years, they can merge with the tree to become something akin to an Ancient War Tree, unleashing formidable combat strength. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once they choose to merge with an ancient tree, however, they will lose the ability to inhabit other plants. Their lives will undergo transformation and they will no longer belong to the immortal category. Instead, they will share the lifespan of the tree they inhabit. If the ancient tree dies for any reason, the tree elf will perish as well. I didnt expect to find such a good thing here, a satisfied smile surfaced on Song Jians face. Although his Shattered Divine Realm had been largely restored by the power of souls, much of it remained desert with only a small forest. It seemed that the ley lines within the Divine Country were damaged and hard to cultivate. Song Jian had wanted to plant more trees but couldnt. With these tree elves, at least he could make the environment in his divine realm a bit better. Glancing at the price tagged beside the tree elves, each elf was only ten thousand Doomsday CoinsCa steal, like giving them away for free. He could easily sell them for ten times the price as soon as he got them out of here. In fact, every city needed these non-threatening tree elves that could significantly contribute to urban development. Song Jian purchased all thousand tree elves and, after paying ten million Doomsday Coins, the old womans figure began to slowly fade away, as if she had never been there at all. Chapter 1123 - Chapter 1123 Chapter 1125 Suppression_1 Chapter 1123: Chapter 1125 Suppression_1 Chapter 1123: Chapter 1125 Suppression_1 Song Jian sent a thousand tree elves into the shattered Divine Realm, whereupon a dense woody aroma immediately permeated through the realm, carrying hints of fresh grass and wood fragrance in the air. One could even faintly hear cheerful songs and laughter. His mind lingered in the Divine Realm only briefly before Song Jian withdrew and refocused his attention on the small town shrouded in black fog before him. Having obtained no useful information from the strange old ladys soul, Song Jian could only continue to explore deeper into the town. He was now certain that this town wasnt transformed from an Abyssal Fortress, but that some mysterious and unknown force was entwining itself here. However, there must be an Abyss Fortress here; otherwise, there was no explaining the plethora of Abyssal creatures. Find the Abyssal Fortress, destroy it, then leave here as quickly as possible Song Jian stood by the fountain, constantly feeling like countless eyes were openly staring at him, unabashedly fixing their gaze upon him. This set alarm bells ringing nonstop in Song Jians mind. Song Jian hesitated for a long time in the square before deciding to delve further into the town. As he continued forward, his figure entered the rolling black fog and was no longer visible. Not long after Song Jian had left, cracks began forming on the ground of the square. In the blink of an eye, it looked as though it had weathered thousands of years; the solid stone slabs had eroded beyond recognition, revealing the dark brown soil underneath. The clear water in the fountain turned to a murky blood-like substance in an instant, emitting a strong stench of blood. On the other hand, the Song Ya trio, following their original path to leave the town, had been walking for over half an hour but still couldnt find a way out, plunging them into a sudden panic. Based on our speed, we should have left this town ten minutes ago Song Yas complexion turned ugly. In the game, she wasnt afraid of facing a powerful boss; what she truly feared was when strange things happened. If you encountered a boss, you might escape, but these bizarre occurrences would spell death for nine and a half out of ten players. Have we encountered a ghost hitting the wall (Ming Jie Zi Fu vaelpnnd AEtaev)? Yu Rui said nervously, his magic staff releasing bursts of lightning to illuminate the surrounding path. Yu Rui also kept taking out palm-sized mechanical beetles from his inventory and scattering them around. It seemed that Yu Rui wasnt just an Arcanist; he was also a mechanic with the ability to create and control mechanical creatures. Guo Zhiqiang tightly held his shield and longsword, protecting the two in front. He was the strongest shield in the team, and as long as he stood, nobody on the team would die. Above his head floated a pale green light elf, which, every few seconds, released a beam of light that fell upon his head. It not only restored his lost Vitality Points but also immediately applied various buffs. At that moment, Guo Zhiqiangs status bar was filled with over a dozen buffs. Originally, Song Jian thought the absence of a healing class was the biggest weakness of this three-person team, but now it appeared they had already compensated for that weakness. They simply hadnt revealed it in front of Song Jian previously. But now, ever since they had realized they were in such an eerie state, they had revealed all their trump cards. Otherwise, in this environment, it was all too easy to die without getting a chance to play those cards, which would be an unbearably vexing way to die. The three of them explored cautiously, always keeping their attention on their surroundings, fearing any danger, but they failed to notice the eerie black shadows emerging on the ground, resembling the tentacles of some creature. These shadowy tentacles had already wrapped around Song Ya and her companions ankles, yet the trio was utterly unaware. As time passed, the shadows began to creep up their legs, and unbeknownst to them, Song Ya and her companions calves had turned completely black Song Jian continued to advance, the black fog growing denser around him. Where he could once see four to five meters ahead, his scouting range had now shrunk to about one meter, and his perception was suppressed as well. In this moment, Song Jian was like someone blind despite his open eyes. Song Jians mind had tensed to its limit, ready to take refuge in the Shattered Divine Realm at the first hint of anything amiss. In such a strange environment, preserving ones own life was the utmost priority. But as he moved forward, no monsters appeared to attack Song Jian, yet the undisguised scrutiny set his nerves increasingly on edge. Just then, Song Jian suddenly spotted a towering structure ahead. Amidst the swirling black fog, he could only discern the rough outline of the building, but even that was enough to surprise him. This structure was at least thirty meters tall, clashing with the architectural style of the surrounding town. Most buildings in the town consisted of thatched huts, with the tallest being stone three-story buildings that did not exceed ten meters. This building stood out conspicuously amongst the others in the town, giving it an exceptional presence. As he continued forward, the structures silhouette grew clearer, and Song Jian was astonished to realize that it was indeed an Abyss Fortress. The original black pyramid had now transformed into a castle constructed of huge black stones, with sharp spikes jutting out everywhere, giving it a rugged look akin to a ferocious beast crouching on the ground, ready to strike at any moment. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was hard to believe that the stone fortress before him had evolved from the high-tech-styled black pyramid of before. What surprised Song Jian was the sight of bizarre black tendrils on the surface of the Abyss Fortress, binding it tightly like ropes, with massive black bulges pulsating like the hearts of giants. From within the Abyss Fortress, strong Abyssal essences were continuously drawn out, merging into these bulges, and numerous tentacle-like shadows from the ground were eroding the fortress, having already spread to one-third of its structure. What, what is going on here Song Jians face wore an expression of astonishment as he gazed at the colossal structure before him. The once frightening Abyss Fortress appeared to be suppressed, and judging by its appearance, it seemed to be slowly integrating with the entire town. If even the beachhead of the Abyssal Hell invasion can be subdued, what kind of power is hidden within this town? Song Jian suddenly felt his skin tighten all over, a great sense of dread enveloping him completely. Chapter 1124 - Chapter 1124 Chapter 1126 Hatred_1 Chapter 1124: Chapter 1126: Hatred_1 Chapter 1124: Chapter 1126: Hatred_1 Can I just pretend Ive never been here and turn around and leave? Song Jian glanced at the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, with the blade continually swallowing a three-inch long sword glow, but it gave him no sense of security whatsoever. Although Song Jian had cleared a real difficulty level five Abyssal Instance on his own, he knew what a level five Abyssal Instance meant and just how mighty the dominion-level BOSSes inside were. The Abyssal Instance had now become the beachhead through which the monsters of Abyssal Hell were invading the game world; the monsters would pour into the game world through this stronghold, making the danger almost more than tenfold. Even so, the Abyss Fortress before him seemed to be suppressed by a mysterious force in this town, and it was also extracting Abyssal energy through it, giving off the impression of leisurely keeping potted plants in ones own garden. Facing an entity with such strength, there was no way Song Jian could resist with his current power. Not to mention that I just stepped into the second tier of combat power, even if I passed the third tier of combat power assessment, I dont think I would be able to handle the situation before me Song Jian thought to himself, already contemplating retreat and wanting to turn and leave immediately. Just as he moved his foot, the gates of the Abyss Fortress slowly opened, with black tentacles covering the two gates, looking like bulging thick blood vessels, and an assortment of black tumors of various sizes hung on the surface of the gates, interconnected with these black tentacles. The tumors pulsed incessantly, the vein-like tentacles also trembled slightly, seemingly pulsating with streams of energy that were continuously being transmitted to every corner of the fortress. Didnt you come here to destroy this Abyss Fortress completely? Why hesitate at the threshold if youve come all this way? a coquettish voice rang in Song Jians ear, as though someone were whispering intimately right by his neck. The voice was even more tempting than the language of the Abyss, but fortunately, Song Jians will was strong and the Thick-skinned skill came into effect at this moment. Song Jian, who had already shown a confused look in his eyes, suddenly became alert, as if splashed with a bucket of cold water in the dead of winter, completely snapping out of it. Who is it? Song Jian tensely held the Sky-breaking Sword in front of his chest and looked around cautiously. So boring, you recovered so quicklysuch a letdown A gust of wind suddenly arose, with tendrils of black mist sweeping in, coalescing into a five or six-meter tall black tornado about three or four meters away from Song Jian, and after a while, the tornado gradually dissipated, revealing a woman in black armor slowly emerging from the mist. The woman had long black hair and eyes like rubies, which, while also red, distinctly differed from the crazed, crimson gaze of those monsters that had lost their sanity. Monsters blood-red eyes were filled with brutal and murderous intent, but the red eyes of this woman were clear and transparent, like rubies. The woman was clad in black armor, a lavish combat suit, with the terrifying head of a Giant Dragon embedded on its left shoulder, mouth agape in a ferocious expression. Song Jian looked up to the womans head and saw only a string of question marks. Seeing the smile playing on her lips, a chill went through Song Jians heart, and he quickly activated the Eye of Insight. No sooner had he used it than Song Jians eyes felt a sharp pain, as if pricked by a needle, and he couldnt help but tear up. It hurts, how is this possible Song Jian stumbled back, rubbing his eyes vigorously. Just then, he saw that the woman, who had been smiling, suddenly turned frosty in her complexion and stared at Song Jian, saying word by word, Youre really rude! Damn it, Ive triggered the aggro effect Song Jian panicked inwardly. The Eye of Insight didnt always forcibly draw aggro, but the more powerful the opponent was, the more likely they were to notice being watched and to be provoked into hostility. Clearly, the strength of the woman before him was far beyond Song Jians limit of insight. Go in by yourself, life and death are predestined, huh! The woman snorted coldly, extending her right hand towards Song Jian, then with a fierce upward wave, an immense force swept him up, flying towards the open gates of the Abyss Fortress. Song Jians face changed drastically. At that moment, he found that he had lost control of his body, and even the broken Divine Country, which had been severed from him in an instant, provided no refuge. The Moon Essence Wheel was also crushed by a mysterious force, scattering a sparkling trail across the sky. All the skills in his skill bar had turned grey, with only the passive skill Enemy of Death God emitting a faint glow, as if it were still in effect. Before Song Jian could react, he was thrown into the Abyss Fortress and slammed heavily onto the castles floor. Boom~ Just as Song Jian was getting up, the grand doors of the Abyss Fortress slowly closed behind him. The eerie woman stood outside the fortress, staring at Song Jian as she snorted, If youre able to come out alive, then Ill forgive the offense you just committed against me. If not, well, go die then. Bang! The castle doors shut, plunging the surroundings into darkness. The womans coldly sneering face still lingered in Song Jians mind. Shes too powerful, Im no match for her Song Jians expression was somber. For a moment, he truly thought he was going to die. Even when facing the half-legendary King Level bosses like the Titan Worm Mother or the Flame King, Song Jian had never felt such fear as he did for the mystery woman who appeared so suddenly. Who exactly is she? Could she be the ruler of this Mysterious Town? The thought made Song Jian shiver uncontrollably, filled with regret for having rashly used the Eye of Insight. Her attitude towards him had been rather decent initially. If he hadnt angered her, perhaps he could have extracted some useful information from her, but now Although the darkness was pervasive, Song Jians Vertical Eye on his forehead had already opened. Possessing dark vision, the Vertical Eye naturally faced no trouble from the dark environment. As Song Jian contemplated the identity of the woman from before, a deep, heavy breathing suddenly came from behind. It was as if a starving beast had discovered its prey and was slowly closing in. Song Jians thoughts stirred, and he spun around, the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand tracing an arc in the air. The resplendent blade burst into a dazzling light stretching three to four zhang long. Splat~ S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A spray of fresh blood shot out, and a giant monster let out a piercing scream. The creature that had been on all fours suddenly rose upright and charged towards Song Jian. Thank you Bai Mo Mi for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1125 - Chapter 1125 Chapter 1127 Demon Shadow_1 Chapter 1125: Chapter 1127: Demon Shadow_1 Chapter 1125: Chapter 1127: Demon Shadow_1 This monster was covered in thick, black fur and stood over three meters tall, looking much like a giant bear. However, its face bore no difference from that of an ordinary human. A man-bear? Or a bear-man? Song Jian didnt have time to check the monsters attributes and quickly shifted his footing, retreating backward with haste; sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The immense beast swung its front paws viciously, slamming down where Song Jian had just stood. A thunderous boom sounded, causing even the ground to tremble slightly, and the earth immediately sunk into a large crater. That one strike had the force of at least a thousand jin. Only then did Song Jian leisurely check the monsters attributes. Abyss Bear Demon (Parasitic), Elite Level, Level 80, Vitality Points 480000/480000 An eighty-level Elite Level BOSS with 480,000 Vitality Points; such a beast, even if placed in an Abyssal Instance, would be considered a mini-BOSS. At the very least, it would take thirty players above level sixty to take it down. But what does Parasitic mean? This was the first time Song Jian had seen a monster with a status, and he became somewhat more cautious. To Song Jian, however, this monster posed no threat at all. If he hadnt been completely focused on that woman earlier, he wouldnt have allowed it to get so close before noticing it. Song Jian rushed forward, clashing with the eighty-level Elite Level BOSS, battling it intensely. Facing the over three-meter-tall gigantic creature, Song Jian was as agile as a monkey. His figure flipped and leaped high and low, and the Sword Qi emitted from his Sky-breaking Sword drew streaks of dazzling light in the dark, like ribbons of light dancing around the Abyss Bear Demon. The 480,000 Vitality Points rapidly declined before his eyes until Song Jian finished it off without the Abyss Bear Demon having landed a single hit on him. The body of the Abyss Bear Demon fell hard to the ground, and Song Jian descended from mid-air, knees buckling slightly, and he couldnt help but take a couple of steps forward before stabilizing his stance, panting heavily. The battle had lasted for upwards of ten minutes, with Song Jian in a state of full exertion the entire time, attacking the creature while simultaneously dodging its attacks, never once allowing it to touch him. You can only imagine how exhausting it was. After the BOSS died, a pile of loot exploded beside the corpse, among which a war helm flashing with a Dark Gold glow caught Song Jians attention. He walked over and picked up the war helm; it turned out to be a level sixty Generals gear, Dark Gold Quality, with naturally superb attributes. Each attribute was incredibly precious for a General class. Lucky break! A smile crossed Song Jians face, as he was about to collect all the loot into his bag when he suddenly felt a chill on his neck, as though the fang of a huge beast had touched the skin on his neck, and the feeling of death enveloped him instantly. Moon Essence Wheel! In a split second, Song Jian conjured the Moon Essence Wheel, ready to dodge into the Shattered Divine Realm at any moment. After the strange woman had thrown him into the Abyss Fortress, she had released her control over him, and at this moment, he was able to make contact with the Divine Country again. The Moon Essence Wheel, half gold and half silver, emitted a shrill sound as it materialized, rapidly revolving and flying towards the corpse of the Abyss Bear Demon. Putt putt~ The chest of the Abyss Bear Demon suddenly split open with a wound five or six feet long, its bones shattered, and its muscles all torn apart into a cotton-like substance. A pair of pitch-black, blood-stained hands emerged from the wound, grabbing at the edges of the corpses gash, and with a forceful pull, a shadowy figure leaped out from the bear demons corpse and soared high into the air. The figure resembled a long-armed ape, with a thin and skeleton-like body. Its arms were twice the length of its torso, and a slender tail viciously whipped towards the Moon Essence Wheel. With a loud bang, the Moon Essence Wheel was actually sent flying, stabbing into the hard wall of the Abyss Fortress, violently trembling non-stop as if trying to extricate itself from the rock face. But evidently, the Moon Essence Wheel was embedded too deeply and seemed unlikely to free itself anytime soon. What kind of monster is this? Song Jian stared at the pitch-black monster before him, feeling extremely vigilant. It was then he suddenly remembered the words parasite following the name of the previous Abyss bear demon. At the time, he didnt understand what this parasitic state meant, but now he finally realized that the Abyss bear demon had been parasitized by this pitch-black monster. Demon Shadow, level unable to inspect, Lord-level BOSS, Vitality Points damn, Vitality Points are also unviewable! Song Jians face turned ugly as the effects of the Eye of Insight were not as good as he had expected. This monster named Demon Shadow had no sooner emerged from the corpse of the Abyss bear demon than it issued a threatening growl at Song Jian, its eyes sizing him up as if assessing his strength. Quickly, Demon Shadow began to slowly back away, intending to flee into the darkness. But just then, Song Jian used the Eye of Insight on it, hoping to inspect its attributes. At that moment, the side effect of the Eye of Insight began to take effect, with a certain chance to enrage the opponent and forcibly attract its aggression. Demon Shadow let out an angry roar and pounced toward Song Jian. Its speed was incredibly fast, leaving trails of afterimages in the air, and even Song Jian was unable to track its movements. Thump! Song Jian felt a sharp pain on his cheek, as if he had been fiercely slapped, and a great force sent him stumbling backwards. Before he could steady himself, he felt another powerful blow to his back, as if struck by a heavy hammer. This things speed is absolutely terrifying, its agility attribute must be over three hundred points! Song Jian was amazed. At this moment, he truly experienced what it meant to be unquestionably fast, where In all martial arts, nothing is unbreakable; speed alone is unchallenged. Thump, thump, thump~ As Demon Shadow moved at an incredible speed, Song Jian could only just manage to parry with the Sky-breaking Sword, retreating step by step as numbers indicating hundreds of points of damage floated above his head. Demon Shadow was not only exceedingly fast and powerful, but as a Lord-level BOSS, its strength was on par with that of a Dominion-level BOSS in Song Jians view. Thump! Song Jians abdomen took another severe hit, sending him flying back, his body crashing against the gates of the Abyss Fortress, emitting a dull, deep sound. The moment Song Jian hit the ground, his figure suddenly blurred, which made Demon Shadow, already rushing towards him, immediately become alert and retreat repeatedly in a guarded stance. Before long, two identical Song Jians appeared in front of Demon Shadow. One rushed towards Demon Shadow, while the other swung the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely, chopping down at Demon Shadow. Chapter 1126 - Chapter 1126 Chapter 1128 Soul Shadow Pearl_1 Chapter 1126: Chapter 1128: Soul Shadow Pearl_1 Chapter 1126: Chapter 1128: Soul Shadow Pearl_1 The Shadow Demon was too fast for Song Jian to lock onto, rendering him unable to execute the Thousand Swords Art which could play a decisive role. Now that the Shadow Demon was distracted by the Sword Shadow Clone, Song Jian finally had a few seconds to catch his breath and also an opportunity to lock onto the Shadow Demon. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords burning with dark red flames floated around Song Jian. Even a Lord-level BOSS, without triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, could be overwhelmed by the damage of hundreds of Spirit Swords. But in his heightened state of tension, Song Jian channeled all his Sword Qi into the Sky-breaking Sword, and suddenly, a red lotus wreathed in flames emerged around the Shadow Demon. Just as the Shadow Demon tore the Sword Shadow Clone to shreds, it suddenly found itself trapped within the Red Lotus Sword Array, letting out a sharp screech towards Song Jian. Its ferocious face showed a bloodthirsty expression, but quickly, hundreds of Spirit Swords swiftly drew scars upon its body, and even with its super speed, it couldnt avoid the attacks within the closed Sword Formation. The Shadow Demons agonized howls reverberated within the Sword Formation, and after battling the flying Spirit Swords for some time, it realized that if it couldnt break the Sword Formation, it would die from attrition. Thus, the Shadow Demon shifted its focus, desperately attacking the Red Lotus Sword Array in an attempt to escape. However, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was not so easily broken. Having reached Legendary Level and the eleventh level of the Thousand Swords Art, even a King Level BOSS would struggle to break free from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, let alone a Lord-level Shadow Demon. Before the evolution of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, the Shadow Demon was already on its last breath, lying on the ground as the Spirit Swords continuously hacked at it. Black mist seeped from its wounds, much like blood spurting out, giving the impression that the Shadow Demon was not a creature of flesh and blood but rather made of condensed mist. In the moment the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared, the Shadow Demon suddenly let out a piercing scream, twisted its head toward Song Jians direction, and revealed a vicious and cruel gaze. With a bang, its entire body exploded into a cloud of black mist. This cloud of black mist seemed to have its own consciousness, continuously attempting to break out of the Red Lotus Sword Array but each time it touched the Sword Qi of the array, it recoiled as if hurt, shrinking back in fear. Could it really be a condensed cloud of black mist? Song Jians face revealed a surprised expression. Suddenly, he thought of the black mist shrouding the entire town, and of the terrifying girl he had encountered before, made up of countless wisps of black mist. It seemed, the Shadow Demon before him was no different from them. Just as Song Jian started to worry that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword might not be able to restrain the Shadow Demon, the suspended sword in the air suddenly emitted a faint golden glow. This glow, sharp and intense, was purely condensed from Sword Qi. The light, like sunshine, rained down, enveloping the black mist trying to flee. A series of piercing screams echoed within the mist as it melted away rapidly at a rate visible to the naked eye, just like snow meeting the warm sun. Soon, Song Jian received a system prompt that he had slain the level 80 Lord-level BOSS Shadow Demon. In addition to gaining a large amount of combat experience, the loot from the Shadow Demons death directly flew into Song Jians inventory. Whats this? It looks just like the Abyssal Pearl, Song Jian muttered, eyeing the new pitch-black bead that appeared in his inventory, feeling a bit alarmed. This bead looked identical to the Abyssal Pearl he had acquired before, just from its appearance. At this moment, all of the beads attributes were question marks. Even when Song Jian used the Eye of Insight, he could only discern the name Soul Shadow Pearl, but he couldnt determine any of its other properties. Soul Shadow Pearl, Abyssal Pearl, what exactly is the connection between these two? Staring at the Soul Shadow Pearl in his inventory, Song Jian had an inkling that there must be some connection. He couldnt resist the urge to take the Abyssal Pearl out of the Divine Country and see what changes might occur if he placed it next to the Soul Shadow Pearl. But just as he was about to retrieve the Abyssal Pearl, he suddenly stopped, hesitated for a moment, and then abandoned the idea. Im already in a very dangerous situation; if I encounter something even more perilous, Im afraid I wont be able to handle it. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Better wait until Ive left this place to check it out Song Jian glanced around the dark surroundings and let out a slight sigh. The Abyss Fortress at this moment was no longer the same as when it was in the Abyssal Instance. Moreover, the abyssal monsters here had been possessed by entities similar to Shadow Demons, making it even more dangerous. Increasing the difficulty for himself at this point would be tantamount to suicide. With this thought, Song Jian closed his inventory and continued to explore. He was currently in a vast, dark hall, where not a single ray of light shone, but with the help of the Vertical Eye, Song Jian could still see everything around him very clearly. Moving forward through the hall, Song Jian reached a narrow corridor. There, he discovered many of the Shadow Demons hed seen before. These Shadow Demons resembled a mass of black fog, sometimes condensing into human form, sometimes dissipating into mist. Some even clung to the walls of the corridor, seeping slowly outward from the walls like black stains creeping along the surface. Theres no safe way through here, even if I use my Stealth Skill, its impossible to pass without them noticing! Song Jian stood at the entrance of the passage with a frown. Its not easy to get through here; these Shadow Demons are even stronger than the ones that possessed bodies before! An eerie female voice suddenly rang out next to Song Jian, giving him quite a shock. Whos there! Clutching the Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian looked around, his Vertical Eye in his forehead shining brightly, while he also deployed the Eye of Insight. His perception spread out, like mercury spilling to the ground, sweeping the area. But after a long time, Song Jian found nothing. He had heard this female voice before entering this already suppressed Abyss Fortress; it was the voice of the girl who could easily throw him into this place. Didnt we just meet recently? Giggles~ The female voice sounded again, and a semi-transparent silhouette emerged beside Song Jian, revealing the figure of the girl hed seen before. Who exactly are you, and whats your purpose for throwing me in here? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, staring at the silhouette and speaking in a low voice. Want to know who I am? Hehe, lets talk after you make it through this corridor! The girl in the silhouette looked at Song Jian with a disdainful expression and then said, If you cant even deal with these Shadow Demons, youre not worthy of knowing my name. Better to just die here and become food for the Shadow Demons to parasitize on! No sooner had the voice faded than the silhouette suddenly vanished as if it had never appeared, but the girls disdainful expression was deeply etched into Song Jians mind. When you gaze long into the Abyss, the Abyss also gazes into you! The girls slightly sinister voice echoed in Song Jians ear anew, making his heart sink. Chapter 1127 - Chapter 1127 Chapter 1129 Demon Shadow Giant Dragon_1 Chapter 1127: Chapter 1129: Demon Shadow Giant Dragon_1 Chapter 1127: Chapter 1129: Demon Shadow Giant Dragon_1 When you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you! The girl was speaking the language of the Abyss, which was also known as the Enchantment Tongue. Even a meaningless whisper could trap an unguarded person in an illusion, or even directly entice and control them to become a creature of the Abyss. This was one of the reasons why all races harbored great wariness towards the Abyssal Clan, wishing nothing more than to eliminate them as swiftly as possible. The girls previous conversation with Song Jian had not been conducted in the language of the Abyss, but that last sentence revealed a profound connection between the girl and the Abyssal Hell. At that moment, Song Jian felt every move he made was under the girls surveillance. It was as if a heavy stone weighed on his heart, almost suffocating him. He opened his inventory to find that the teleportation scroll and all space-related items were sealed, rendering them unusable. Otherwise, he really did not want to stay in the Abyss Fortress any longer and would have left immediately. Just then, the shadows in the corridor seemed to sense something and began to slowly move towards the entrance of the passage where Song Jian was located. Although they had not detected Song Jians presence, they obviously felt that something was amiss, as if they had caught a scent. Song Jian took a deep breath and swung the Sky-breaking Sword into the passage. His Sword Qi had only recovered to 80%. Although the likelihood of triggering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was very low, the hundreds of Spirit Swords in the narrow passage still unleashed a force nearly as formidable as the first stage of the Sword Formation. The damaged shadowy assailants let out a series of piercing shrieks and rushed towards Song Jian with increased speed. A swarm of shadows charged towards the entrance of the corridor, moving incredibly fast, resembling a sweeping black cloud. However, the corridor was now congested with hundreds of Spirit Swords, making it nearly as simple for the shadows to break through as it would be for soldiers to charge forward into a hallway with heavy machine guns C nearly every meter they advanced resulted in dozens of shadows being blasted to pieces. Yet these black mists were recklessly undeterred. Large numbers of damage points began to float in the corridor. With a thought, Song Jian immediately deployed a Sword Shadow Clone. An identical figure appeared and immediately unleashed the Thousand Swords Art back into the corridor! This time, the sword shadows in the corridor multiplied, layer upon layer, constantly slashing and cutting at the assailants. Some of the Spirit Swords even exploded on impact, the powerful blasts reaching dozens of shadows, effectively barricading them in the passage. After releasing the Thousand Swords Art, the Sword Shadow Clone charged into the corridor, sword light flickering as if a man was facing a torrential flood, ceaselessly slaying the shadows. Moments later, the Sword Shadow Clone was surrounded by the assailants, and after a few more seconds, Song Jian lost contact with it. Song Jians hand, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, trembled slightly. He felt an urge to charge forward and start swinging his sword, but at that moment, all of the shadows stopped advancing. Even though they were now less than five meters away from him. These shadows all transformed into a cloud of black mist, which then began to coalesce. All the Spirit Swords relentlessly bombarded the surface of this black cloud, exploding upon impact, sparks flying everywhere. Yet the mist, after dispersing, would reform in less than a few seconds, seemingly unharmed. What surprised Song Jian the most was that the area in the passage, which had previously shown a plethora of damage points, was now completely clear. Even as the Spirit Swords bombarded the congealed black mist, not a single damage point emerged. Song Jian quickly realized that this was likely a technique resembling invulnerability, granting immunity to any damage for a short duration. The somewhat excited Song Jian suddenly calmed down and began to slowly retreat. The black fog rolled incessantly, emitting roars that seemed similar at first, but upon closer listening, one could detect subtle differences; it was as though thousands of people were arguing at once. After Song Jian withdrew to the dark hall, the mass of black fog suddenly erupted with a powerful shockwave. The visible wave burst forth from the corridor, the air churning into a thick pillar of force. Song Jian was startled, grateful that he had retreated in time. He easily avoided the column of air. Had he lingered in the corridor, he likely would have been gravely wounded by the force. Boom! A loud noise followed, and the mass of shadows coalesced into a giant black dragon. Even coiled up, the dragons back scraped the ceiling of the corridor. Its considerable length stretched over ten meters, and with a casual flick of its spindle-shaped tail, it smashed huge holes into the hard stone walls of the corridor. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and released his Eye of Insight. Immediately, attributes of the black dragon appeared above its head. Shadow (Giant Dragon form), Sovereign-class BOSS, Level 100, Vitality Points: 7580000/7580000 A level 100 Sovereign-class BOSS? Song Jian stamped his foot and his figure instantly drifted back more than ten meters. With Song Jians current strength, a level 100 Sovereign-class BOSS was just a bit troublesome, not undefeatable. However, a BOSS of that level could threaten him, potentially inflicting severe injuries with a single strike. Therefore, he had to maintain a safe distance. At this moment, the Thousand Swords Art was still on cooldown. Watching the Giant Dragon form of the shadow roar and struggle out of the corridor, Song Jian felt a tremendous pressure. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hehe, I told you, this corridor isnt so easy to pass through! The girls voice rang out again by Song Jians ear, filled with schadenfreude and mockery. You again? Song Jians face grew dark and terrifying as he turned towards the sound, but saw nothing. Just then, an angry roar erupted, and the black dragon opened its fearsome maw to spew a scorching black flame toward Song Jian. Song Jian couldnt dodge in time and immediately used his Soul Wander skill. His figure turned semi-transparent, and his speed surged to the limit. The black flames scorched the air right behind him, sweeping across the entire hall and lasting for a full five seconds before slowly extinguishing. Song Jian then discovered that, although not directly hit, his Vitality Points had dropped by over three thousand, and his status bar now showed a Shadow Damage Increased debuff effect. The cooldown for the Thousand Swords Art ended, and Song Jian immediately used it against the enormous black dragon. But just as the Sword Qi poured into the Sky-breaking Sword and the Spirit Swords began to dance through the air, the previously ferocious black dragon disintegrated once more into billowing black fog, twisting in the air as if nurturing something anew. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Hundreds of Spirit Swords flew towards the mass of black fog, chopping at it viciously. However, to Song Jians alarm, just like before, the impact of the Spirit Swords exploded upon contact without causing any damage indicators to float up from the fog, as if entering an invincible state once again. Damn it, how am I supposed to fight this! Unable to hold back, Song Jian took two steps back, his face stern as he stared at the ever-rolling black fog in front of him. His mind raced, seeking a way to defeat it. Chapter 1128 - Chapter 1128 Chapter 1130 The Burrow_1 Chapter 1128: Chapter 1130: The Burrow_1 Chapter 1128: Chapter 1130: The Burrow_1 The cooldown time for Thousand Swords Art was very fast, but for the dominator-level shadow boss before him, similar invincible skills seemed to also have a quick cooldown. Once it dispersed into a black fog, all damage would be immunized, which truly gave Song Jian a headache. After all, unleashing the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation would consume all of his Sword Qi, and although Sword Qi recovered quickly, Song Jians maximum Sword Qi Value was so high that it took at least forty seconds to replenish from empty to full. The true Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation has four phases, and I refuse to believe that your current state can last that long! Song Jian squinted his eyes, firmly fixating on the rolling black fog in the distance. Countless Spirit Swords were slashing around it non-stop, while a huge Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation slowly emerged, enveloping the black fog within it. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After turning into black fog, although it was immune to all damage, it also couldnt attack. This gave Song Jian the chance to observe it and find its weaknesses. Soon, the first and second phases of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had passed, and more than ten seconds had elapsed. The moment the Sword Qi Palm Imprint appeared, the tumbling black fog suddenly paused, as though it was affected by something. Just then, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, which enveloped dozens of meters around, pressed down at high speed, instantly suppressing the black fog to the ground. However, it didnt take long before strands of black vapor started to drift out from between the fingers of the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, slowly regrouping in the air. Although the strike still failed to inflict damage, the movement of the black fog was significantly slower, clear enough for the naked eye to see. It still had some effect on it Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, the Sword Qi Stone Tower had also swiftly condensed into form. As soon as the black fog had reformed, the tower crashed down heavily on it. A wretched scream came from beneath the tower. The doors of all seven levels of the tower suddenly opened, light burst forth from within, and a strong suction force emanated from each floors gate. A sharp howling sound echoed around, and the wild wind swept through; the black vapor that had just seeped out from the bottom of the tower split into seven streams, each rushing towards the seven gates. The black vapor was rapidly absorbed by the Sword Qi Stone Tower into each level. Seven streams of black fog changed shape continuously in the air, forming into a phoenix, a giant bear, a black tortoise, a fierce tiger Each shape lasted for less than a second before dispersing back into black fog, drawn into the Sword Qi Stone Tower. The black fog behind continued to condense into new forms C a mountain fox, a wild wolf, even an elf and a human. In just a few dozen seconds, Song Jian identified dozens of shapes. Could it be that every time it uses a skill similar to invincibility, it can shift into a different form, or does shifting form allow it to use that invincibility skill once? Song Jian pondered and couldnt help wiping away a cold sweat. If his guess was correct, to defeat this dominator-level boss formed by countless dark shadows, they would have to exhaust every single form it could take before they could potentially kill it. If that were the case, the battle against it would be a nightmare for anyone. It didnt take long before all of the black vapor was suppressed by the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Each floor of the seven-story tower lit up, and one could see balls of black vapor changing into shapes of various creatures on each floor, continuously roaring and slamming against the gates and walls of the tower. However, every collision incited countless Sword Qi within the tower, crisscrossing and breaking the formed creatures back down into vapor. The Sword Qi Stone Tower existed for less than ten seconds, and once it was confirmed that it could suppress the black fog, the tower began to slowly dissipate. By this moment, it meant that the dominator-level boss had been suppressed by the tower, and after a period of waiting, it would be devoured by the Sword Qi Stone Tower and converted into proficiency for Thousand Swords Art. This is tantamount to suppressing a Charisma Sovereign level BOSS all at once. This skill proficiency should be enough to level up the Thousand Swords Art by one tier, right? A hint of delighted surprise appeared on Song Jians face. To level up the Thousand Swords Art now, at the very least, an epic Skill Book would be required, therefore raising the tier of the Thousand Swords Art through Skill Books had become very cost-ineffective, unlike using the method of suppressing BOSSes to increase proficiency. However, this method had significant limitations. The chosen BOSS must have certain strength, it couldnt be killed by the Thousand Swords Art before even triggering the fourth phase, the Sword Qi Stone Tower, nor could it be too strong. If it couldnt even suppress the Sword Qi Stone Tower, obviously it couldnt be devoured either. The fact that he could eat one monster seven times had greatly exceeded Song Jians expectations. Although this BOSS was somewhat troublesome, in the end, it turned out all right. Once the Sword Qi Stone Tower had completely vanished, Song Jian quietly waited a while longer. After a long time, the girls voice still hadnt appeared; Song Jian shrugged his shoulders and pretended to be nonchalant as he stepped towards the passage. Not long after he left, the girls translucent voice appeared where Song Jian had been standing, watching the fading figure of Song Jian, her eyes revealing an indescribable expression. I hadnt expected this guy to be stronger than I imagined The girl muttered to herself in a low voice, His swordsmanship gave me a sense of the Sword Sects aura. Could it be, this guy is also a disciple of the Sword Sect? How is this possible! At this moment, Song Jian, filled with joy, quickly passed through the lengthy passage. At the end of the passage, a dazzling red light burst forth, as if there was a roaring blaze ahead. Upon approaching, Song Jian discovered that this place was indeed a Flame Hell, with an environment similar to the Abyssal Hell, almost identical to the fifth-tier Abyssal Instance he had encountered before. Looking around, there were nine volcanoes; each one was active, belching out dense smoke, with lava constantly spilling from the crater. The ground was riddled with gorges, and numerous magma rivers, both large and small, fragmented the whole land into a shattered array! How, how is this possible! Song Jian was dumbfounded. Although he had never entered the Abyss Fortress, he knew that an Abyssal Instance that evolved into an Abyss Fortress was nothing more than a beachhead for an Abyss invasion. The whole fortress was divided into three layers; the lowest layer was the Abyssal Passage, leading to the Abyssal Hell. After certain periods, large numbers of Abyss creatures would emerge. The length of these periods varied; the higher the level of the fortress, the shorter the intervals, and vice versa. The uppermost layer housed the Guardian Crystal. To utterly destroy the Abyss Fortress, one would have to enter the uppermost layer and shatter this crystal. However, as one enters the uppermost layer to destroy the crystal, the lowest layer, the Abyss Passage, would immediately lift its restrictions, and an endless stream of Abyss creatures would swarm in to prevent the destruction of the Guardian Crystal. It should be noted that even the lowest-level third-tier Abyss Fortress had a defense value of thirty million points for its Guardian Crystal. To fend off Abyss creatures while destroying the crystal, without a powerful elite team, the mission to destroy an Abyss Fortress was doomed to fail. Regardless, such a scene should never appear within the Abyss Fortress. Song Jian wondered if he had been accidentally transported to another place while traversing the passage. While Song Jian was in doubt, the nine volcanoes erupted simultaneously. After a deafening roar, the earth cracked open, revealing a giant hole over a hundred meters in diameter, and a strong Abyss aura began to seep out. Accompanied by countless beast-like roars, it seemed as if endless monsters were swarming out of the hole, and Song Jians expression changed drastically. Chapter 1129 - Chapter 1129 Chapter 1131 The Third Arm - Part 1 Chapter 1129: Chapter 1131: The Third Arm C Part 1 Chapter 1129: Chapter 1131: The Third Arm C Part 1 This is the Abyssal Passage Song Jian tightened his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword in his hands. Even with his confidence, he couldnt possibly believe he could single-handedly stop a horde of monsters emerging from an Abyssal Passage. If it were just a matter of destroying the protective crystal, Song Jian might have some confidence, but facing thousands upon thousands of Abyssal monsters, unless his Sword Qi Value never ran out and he could cast Thousand Swords Art instantly, Song Jian would have some chance. With that thought, Song Jian suddenly realized he must have taken a wrong turn. He was supposed to head to the top level of the Abyss Fortress, but instead, he had arrived at the very bottom, at the entrance of the Abyssal Passage. At this point, even if he wanted to retreat, there was no time left. Song Jian immediately cast his Stealth Skill and hid to one side. He didnt know whether the abilities of this epic necklace could deceive the perception of the Abyssal Hell creatures. Before long, countless Abyssal creatures with bat wings and bodies engulfed in black flames surged out from the pit, densely packed, with at least several thousand, resembling a tide of black water. Song Jian, watching the seemingly endless horde of Abyssal monsters, felt his heart sink, If such an army of monsters besieged the City of Hope, I wonder if the City of Hope could withstand them The number of monsters was too great, and there wasnt a single one below level fifty from Hell. Amongst the massive horde of ordinary monsters, there were undoubtedly many Elite Level, Lord Level bosses, but fortunately, up to this point, Song Jian had not seen any Sovereign Level bosses emerge from the pit. The swarming creatures, once they left the pit, began to search around for a passage to escape. But the entire space had only the passage Song Jian had entered. Monsters that discovered this passage rushed in eagerly, and soon, dozens of Abyssal creatures were charging toward the passage. However, the passage was too narrow to accommodate all monsters coming and going at the same time, and soon, the entire space was filled with Abyssal monsters, some of which were squeezed and fell into the magma below. Just then, nine volcanoes erupted once again, with rolling magma shooting up into the sky, flying hundreds of yards high. Countless giant stones engulfed in raging flames shot from the magma, crashing down on the Abyssal creatures. It was like a doomsday meteor shower, with numerous Abyssal creatures being struck by the boulders. Before they could react, a sky full of magma descended upon them. The combined eruption of the nine volcanoes was certainly a hundred or even a thousand times more powerful than any spell from a Grand Magician. In an instant, countless Abyssal creatures were killed, their bodies falling into the magma. Song Jian squinted his eyes to observe closely. He noticed that the bodies of the creatures killed by the magma all turned into wisps of black smoke, absorbed by the surrounding environment, while thick protrusions that resembled blood vessels slowly appeared on the surrounding rock walls, and at the ends of these vessels, lumps of stone the size of a fist, similar to tumors, also began to form. Wisps of black Abyssal Power were absorbed by these vessels, then all converged into the tumors. Originally the size of a fist, the rocky tumors rapidly expanded to the size of a soccer ball before his eyes. Countless torrents of magma poured into the pit, and some creatures were killed the moment they exposed their heads. But just as those bodies were about to fall back into the pit, tendrils of fire shot out from the magma, wrapping around the bodies and pulling them out of the pit. The scene before him gave Song Jian a very familiar feeling; it was identical to what he had seen in the town outside, where the blood vessels and tumors on the castle walls absorbed the diffused black Abyssal Power. Those outside the castle were merely passively absorbing some diffused Abyssal Power, but whats here is like an organized killing Song Jian thought to himself. This situation lasted for a full ten minutes or more, and the number of Abyss creatures that surged out was probably already over a hundred thousand, but those able to escape from the passage were likely less than a hundred. All the rest were killed then turned into nutrients, absorbed by the surrounding environment, feeding into the thick stone flesh tumors. In a short while, maybe because the time was up, the number of Abyss monsters emerging from the hole started to decrease, it seemed that this hunt was coming to an end. The rock walls around were covered with stone flesh tumors, each about the size of a basketball, each trembling slightly as if they would explode with the slightest touch. Song Jian watched for a while longer as the vein-like protrusions on the rock walls began to wither and fall off at a visibly fast rate, and the basketball-sized stone flesh tumors dropped to the ground like boulders, many rolling into the magma and sinking slowly. The giant hole in the ground, over a hundred meters in diameter, began to slowly close. When the hole had shrunk to about thirty meters, a gigantic hand suddenly stretched out from it. This hand had seven fingers, each fingernail almost a meter long, resembling seven sharp blades. The hand was covered in a layer of fine, cyan-brown scales which glittered with a metallic sheen under the firelight. Very soon, another arm stretched out, and just the two arms almost filled the entire hole. Just as Song Jian thought a giant was about to appear, a third arm squeezed out. Eventually, three arms, almost identical to each other, tore the hole open again and a huge figure emerged from within. What is that Song Jian narrowed his eyes, even at a great distance, he could feel the terrifying aura emanating from this BOSS. The rich Abyssal Power on the surface of this BOSSs body took on a flame-like shape, somewhat similar to the Abyssal Demon Flame, but Song Jian knew there was still a significant difference from the true Abyssal Demon Flame. This BOSS was in the form of a skeleton, Song Jian hesitated for a long time but ultimately gave up using the Eye of Insight to check the monsters attributes. Although just from the aura, its clear that this BOSS possesses at least dominion-level strength, but its exact level and rank, can only be discerned through the Eye of Insight Song Jian thought with some regret. While the Eye of Insight was miraculous, the chance of triggering an enrage effect increased with the monsters level. Although Song Jian did not fear this giant BOSS, the mysterious force that could suppress an Elite Level Abyss Fortress made him deeply wary. He did not know if fighting this BOSS would cause the opposing force to see him as competition for the BOSS, after all, to that mysterious power, all Abyss creatures were consumable fodder. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Countless fire tendrils shot out from the magma, whipping towards the gigantic BOSS. This massive BOSS, with three arms, seemed to disdain these tendrils, not even attempting to dodge. It simply stood there as hundreds of fire tendrils struck it, igniting sparks. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1130 - Chapter 1130 Chapter 1132 Abyss Multi-Armed Demon_1 Chapter 1130: Chapter 1132: Abyss Multi-Armed Demon_1 Chapter 1130: Chapter 1132: Abyss Multi-Armed Demon_1 The flame tentacles that had casually strangled abyssal creatures before now couldnt even break through this huge three-armed BOSSs defense, which surprised Song Jian. Soon, countless streams of magma converged towards the terrifying BOSS, which should have reduced ordinary creatures to ashes. In front of the BOSS, however, it seemed like nothing more than bathwater. The BOSS continuously scooped up the magma with its palms and splashed it over its body, even revealing a look of pleasure on its face. Flaming rocks, burning with fire, erupted from the volcanos mouth like meteors and smashed towards the terrifying BOSS. Watching the sky full of fiery stones like shooting stars, a mocking expression appeared in the BOSSs eyes. It stood still without dodging, allowing dozens of millstones-sized fiery rocks to smash onto its body. Boom, boom, boom~ Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The muffled sounds melded into one. Some of the fiery rocks exploded upon impact with the BOSS, hardly weaker than rocket grenades, but the forbidden-curse-like rain of fiery stones didnt even make the BOSS take a step back. It stood in the knee-deep magma like a mountain, laughing heartily. Although the rain of fiery stones did inflict some damage, it was clear to see that there were significant breaks and charred, curled marks on the scales at the points of impact on the BOSSs body. However, such injuries were barely a scratch to it, and instead, it provoked the BOSSs ferocity, making the ferocious look on its face even more intense. Song Jian, hiding on the side, dared not employ his Eye of Insight at this time. If he did, he would easily become the BOSSs primary target. With his current strength, if the BOSS got to him, he would likely be killed instantly before he could even unleash the Thousand Swords Art. The three-armed BOSS seemed in no hurry to leave and instead walked towards the shrinking hole. The hole, originally expanded for its emergence, was now rapidly shrinking back to less than five meters in diameter, and the rate of closure was accelerating. Just as the hole was about to vanish, a hand reached in, followed by a second and a third. The three arms clung desperately to the edge of the hole and, with a roar, pulled outward, straining against the edges of the hole in an attempt to pull it open. The BOSS was actually trying to stabilize the Abyssal Passage with its own strength, allowing the abyssal army to continuously emerge from the Abyssal Hell. Is this the extent of your strength? The force that subdued a fifth-tier Abyss Fortress is only this strong? Song Jian pondered. Not to mention, even the enigmatic girl he had seen at the entrance of the Abyss Fortress could easily suppress this three-armed BOSS. So why did she give up on subduing the BOSS after only a few simple attacks and instead allowed it to start stabilizing the Abyssal Passage? Interested in taking down this annoying guy? The girls voice rang again in Song Jians ear. Cant you take it down? Song Jian had gradually grown accustomed to this enigmatic and sudden voice, even managing to whisper back, Shouldnt it be an easy task for you? Heh, of course. I only need one hand to tear it to shreds the girl disdainfully said, Such trash doesnt even qualify to be my enemy! Then why not just finish it off? If we dont act quickly, the Abyssal Passage will be stabilized Song Jian shrugged his shoulders, speaking up. The town was more than a hundred kilometers away from the City of Hope. Even with a stable Abyss Passage, it wouldnt pose a threat to the City of Hope for the time being. Instead, it was this peculiar town that would be hit first, bearing the brunt of the influx of abyssal creatures. Just a bit bored, I wanted to see an intense battle, thats all! The girls voice took on a strange intonation, Of course, there will be a reward like your three companions? Hehe! Song Jian was startled and turned his head towards the direction of the voice. A light screen slowly emerged, within which was a bizarre cave. Song Ya and the other two were bound by dark misty chains and collapsed against the cave walls, all apparently unconscious. Song Jians face immediately turned ugly, and he had thought that Song Ya and the other two had already left the town, but to his astonishment, they had been captured without him noticing. Why would you do such a thing? Song Jian suppressed his rage and asked. Why? The girl sneered, Just three little bugs. Do they need a reason to be crushed? If it werent for the strength you showed, the three of them would have already turned into Shadow Demons Song Jian fell silent at once, for now that he was in the others hands, anything else he said would be meaningless. What exactly do I have to do to set them free? Song Jian asked. The girl was too powerful; he had no capability to resist her. Song Jian estimated that she mustve already broken through third-tier combat power, reaching the Legendary Tier. Legendary Tier, in the eyes of the average player, was hardly different from that of a deity. I already told you, kill this big fellow in front of you and your three companions will be your reward the girl said with a smile. Alright! Song Jian nodded fiercely, revealing himself from his concealed state and casting the Eye of Insight skill on the three-armed boss. Abyssal Three-Armed Demon, Dominion-level boss, level 120, Vitality Points: 27,580,000/28,000,000. Song Jian took a deep breath; although he had anticipated the bosss strength, he still hadnt expected it to be a level 120 Dominion-level boss. Such formidable strength was, after all, not far off from the King Level bosses he had encountered before. Given some opportunities, this Abyssal Three-Armed Demon could very well advance to a King Level boss. With an angry roar, the Abyssal Three-Armed Demon that had been tearing at the Abyssal Passage, attempting to stabilize it, suddenly burst forth a scarlet light from its eyes. Its vicious visage twisted with rage and, with a roar, it turned and charged toward Song Jian. The Abyssal Passage, which it had been tearing until it was ten meters in diameter, once again began to shrink rapidly. A Lord-level boss had already peeked its head through, but as the passage quickly closed in, it was sliced in two; the top half of its body flew out, while the lower half plummeted back into the Abyssal Hell. Even with only half a body, the Abyssal boss possessed tremendous vitality and might have lived on given time, but as it fell towards the molten rock below, several flaming tendrils swept toward it and instantly tore it to shreds, scattering it across the lava. The enraged multi-armed demon charged at Song Jian while swinging its arms, repeatedly picking up balls of molten lava from the ground and hurling them at Song Jian. The flames, wailing in flight, quickly turned from red-hot to dark as the fireballs, infused with Abyssal Power, flew toward Song Jian like meteors. Song Jian, who had been charging up to use the Thousand Swords Art, had to abandon the process of gathering Sword Qi and instead cast the Soul Wander skill to dodge to the side. Boom, boom, boom, boom~ Countless black fireballs smashed into the space where Song Jian had just been standing, igniting explosions that were as deafening as a barrage of missiles, which caused the entire cavern to tremble slightly. The magma churned, and a nearby volcano erupted with intense flames once more. As far as the eye could see, everything looked like a scene from an apocalyptic destruction. Chapter 1131 - Chapter 1131 Chapter 1133 Sword Sect_1 Chapter 1131: Chapter 1133 Sword Sect_1 Chapter 1131: Chapter 1133 Sword Sect_1 Song Jian moved extremely fast, and in his soul state, he managed to avoid detection by the multi-armed demon for a moment. Standing amid the lava, the demons eyes showed a hint of confusion. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was then, at the bosss left side, that hundreds of spirit swords ablaze with dark red flames suddenly appeared. After pausing for just a few seconds, the swords flew en masse towards the multi-armed demon, tracing dark red arcs through the air. The multi-armed demon cracked a mocking smile, its wide mouth revealing an array of translucent spirit swords that seemed like mere toothpicks in its eyes, unworthy of concern. Only the dark red flames clinging to the swords were mildly repugnant to it. As the sky filled with spirit swords rushed at it, the multi-armed demon stretched out two arms and pounded fiercely towards the ground. With a thunderous boom, the earth shook, and lava erupted several meters high beneath its feet. At the same time, an invisible shockwave surged forward, smacking the lava into the air where it flew like ignited bullets, tearing through the sky with sharp whistling noises. Clang clang clang~ Dozens of spirit swords collided with the lava, immediately producing a series of crisp clashing sounds. A few swords shattered instantly, exploding midair, spreading Sword Qi throughout the space tens of meters in front of the multi-armed demon from the Abyss. More spirit swords, as if guided by someone, carved an arc through the air, dodging the lava that surged head-on, and stabbed towards the Abysss multi-armed demon. A series of chopping sounds followed, as the demons body sparked and crackled, engulfed in a whirl of dazzling sparks. Mad laughter rose from amidst the sparks; clearly, the attack from the spirit swords did little to the demon. But in reality, just the intense Red Lotus Karma Fire was enough to cause a deep, soul-felt shuddering in the demon, and the scales on its body were not as hard as it had thought. Under the relentless hacking of hundreds of spirit swords, many scales began to crack and break. The demon already felt intense pain in more and more parts of its body; the swords had broken through the scales and wounded its flesh. The laughter grew weaker as the Abysss multi-armed demon began to flail three of its arms, wildly batting at the spirit swords that danced in the air, resembling a giant elephant struggling against ants crawling all over its body. Song Jian was panting, leaning against the scorching cave wall with one hand while tightly gripping the Sky-breaking Sword in his other. His eyes, however, were fixed on the multi-armed demon in front of him, frenetically swinging its fists and entangled in a battle with the myriad spirit swords. He had already emerged from his soul state; had it not been for that state, he feared that the multi-armed demons ground-pounding move might have severely wounded him. The shockwave from that previous attack not only came in three waves, one after the other, but it also spread from both the air and the ground in all directions. The aerial shockwave almost broke the Thousand Swords Art, while the terrestrial shockwave once again lifted the magma from the ground and cast it into the air, creating another rain of lava. Even in his soul state, Song Jian was harshly slammed against the cave wall by the ground wave and then fell heavily to the ground. The most vulnerable phase of the Thousand Swords Art is before the formation of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. While the myriad spirit swords appear formidable, if more than a third are destroyed, the Sword Formation cannot form, and the subsequent phases cannot evolve. However, at this moment, the multi-armed demon had only destroyed a dozen or so spirit swords. Ultimately, a dazzling lotus sword array slowly materialized, completely enveloping the demon within. Only then did Song Jian heave a sigh of relief, find a somewhat higher rock to sit on, and wait patiently. What kind of technique is this? Where did you learn it? The girls voice rang out again in Song Jians ear. She seemed uninterested in killing the multi-armed demon, focusing her attention instead on Song Jian. Song Jian pressed his lips together tightly, turning a deaf ear to the girls words, his gaze fixed on the sword array ahead, which continued to emit roars. Tell me, and I can offer you some benefits, you know! the girls voice, brimming with temptation, rang out once again. Song Jians mind stirred, and pretending to be indifferent, he asked, What reward? You tell me first, what skill this is and where you learned it from, then Ill tell you what reward! the girl replied. She seemed uninterested in everything before, but now shes so curious about the Thousand Swords ArtCis there a reason I dont know about? Song Jian pondered in his heart. This move is called the Thousand Swords Art; I learned it from my mentor Song Jian said. Thousand Swords Art, I seem to have heard this name somewhere! the girl muttered to herself and then fell silent. Although Song Jians move was called Thousand Swords Art, it had undergone a mutationCKarmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords ArtCprobably the only sword technique in this game world that no one else could learn identically. Have you heard of Imperial Sword Sect? the girl suddenly asked. Imperial Sword Sect? Song Jians eyes lit up; the name seemed to denote a swordsmanship faction: I havent heard of it! I thought so; it was a super faction three thousand years ago, now long extinct the girl sighed. However, her tone revealed a hint of joy, as if she was pleased with the Imperial Sword Sects demise. Now the Imperial Sword Sect has split into dozens of smaller sects, and theres one called Imperial Sword Sect that seems to have swordsmanship similar to your skill the girl said curiously, Are you interested in visiting this sect to see for yourself? Imperial Sword Sect? Song Jian shook his head and said, Ive never heard of this sect, and besides, Im not interested! Song Jians profession was that of a Sword Master, and just by the name alone, it seemed that there was a deep connection with the so-called Imperial Sword SectCperhaps his professional mentor Duan Jian was from this sect. Song Jian was naturally extremely curious, yet he didnt want to show it in front of this girl. The girl fell silent for a while, then said, Arent you worried about your three companions? Song Jian immediately became furious, roaring in a low voice, You said that as long as I killed this guy, youd release my companions! The girl suddenly burst into laughter and said, Ive changed my mind. Not only do you have to kill this guy, but you also have to go to the Imperial Sword Sect and steal something for me. Otherwise, I will of course keep my promise to release your three companions, but theyll only live for three months. After three months, their bodies will be gradually taken over by the black fog, eventually turning into Shadow Demons! Song Jians anger flared up instantly, his face turning ashen, but his eyes grew even sharper. Tell me, what exactly am I supposed to steal Song Jian took a deep breath to steady his emotions, then asked, word by word. Chapter 1132 - Chapter 1132 Chapter 1134 Snatching_1 Chapter 1132: Chapter 1134: Snatching_1 Chapter 1132: Chapter 1134: Snatching_1 Upon seeing Song Jian submit, a hint of mockery flashed across the girls face, and she continued, You better take out that big guy first before talking about joining the Imperial Sword Sect. Do you think its something you can just decide to join on a whim? After speaking, the light screen before her vanished, and as the girls figure slowly faded away, only her mocking smile remained imprinted in Song Jians heart. Shes too powerful; I had no chance to resist at all Song Jian felt like there was a huge stone pressing on his chest, even breathing became somewhat difficult, Even if I were to use the Thousand Swords Art or the Red Lotus Sword Array, Im afraid I still wouldnt be able to subdue that girl! To Song Jian, the Legendary Tier was an insurmountable mountain. Even being at the peak of third-tier combat power, just one step away from Legendary Tier, that one step was like a deep chasm, seemingly impassable. Even with the Flame Kings King Level boss pedigree, after spending hundreds of years, it still couldnt make the leap. Moreover, Song Jian only possessed second-tier combat power. In front of someone at the Legendary Level, he probably wouldnt even compare to an ant. Looking at the multi-armed demon still struggling within the Sword Formation, Song Jian thought to himself, No matter what, I must first rescue Song Ya and the others. With the girls strength, she probably hasnt deceived me! Thinking about how the girl suddenly increased her price, Song Jian also doubted whether the girl would keep her word. Rumbling~ Even though surrounded by the Sword Formation, the multi-armed demon did not give up fighting. The sounds of explosions were endless, and the dark red lotus leaves on the surface of the Sword Formation trembled lightly. Some leaves at the edges even shattered into pieces. Every shattered leaf was equivalent to the loss of a Spirit Sword, and once the number of Spirit Swords dropped to a certain level, the entire Sword Formation would no longer be able to maintain itself. Fortunately, the Thousand Swords Art had been upgraded to level eleven, and even the multi-armed demon, a Dominator Level boss, could not break through the Thousand Swords Art at the Legendary level. After a standoff, the Sword Formation automatically evolved to the second phase. The Red Lotus Sword plummeted down, ruthlessly slashing at the neck of the multi-armed demon. The multi-armed demon let out a roar, swinging three arms to punch the Red Lotus Sword. The Red Lotus Sword in mid-air seemed to have been enraged by the demons resistance, spinning twice in the air as if controlled by a skillful swordsman. It then cut at the demons arm from an eerie angle. Pfft~ A gush of blood appeared, and one of the multi-armed demons underarms was severed, instantly ground into dust by the Sword Qi. The demon let out a shrill scream, its tall figure stumbled back two steps, and then it collapsed with a crash, sitting down heavily. Sword Qi whirled around, relentlessly striking the demons body. Having lost an arm, the demons defense greatly weakened, and Sword Qi carved wound after wound into its flesh, with fresh blood spurting out. The Red Lotus Sword spun in the air and continued to fall toward the demons neck. With both arms propping up its body, the demon, seeing the descending sword, revealed a resigned look in its eyes. It could only twist its body slightly, so instead of hitting its neck, the Red Lotus Sword struck down hard on its shoulder. The gravely injured multi-armed demon, feeling the threat of death, knelt on the ground and clutched the Red Lotus Sword with both hands, unmindful of the blood seeping from its palms cut open by the blade. This sword is mine now! the multi-armed demon roared loudly in the Abyssal language. But thats not a real sword at all! Song Jian said softly, having never seen anyone try to seize the Red Lotus Sword before. Just when Song Jian thought the multi-armed demon was delusional, the demon suddenly spat a mouthful of fresh blood onto the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword and began to chant a strange incantation. The entire incantation was in the Abyssal language. As Song Jian listened, he only caught a few syllables before a wave of dizziness hit him, and two trails of blood began to seep from his nostrils. Song Jian wiped away a trail of blood from his nose and glanced at his Vitality Points; the spell chanted by the multi-armed demon had inflicted upon him a debuff of continuous health loss, draining one hundred and fifty Vitality Points every second. But what shocked and surprised him the most wasnt this. To his amazement, he discovered that the multi-armed demon seemed truly intent on wresting away the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword. At this moment, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared to be bound, a dark and sinister aura emerging on the blades surface and slowly permeating deeper into the steel. How is this possible! Song Jians face was filled with aghast astonishment. He knew that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Swordsman was not a real sword existing in the flesh but the second tier of the evolution of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. If it could be taken away, what about the Sword Qi Palm Imprint and the Sword Qi Stone Tower that followedCcould they be snatched away as well? If they were indeed stolen, would his power decrease when casting the Thousand Swords ArtCor even worse, would the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword fail to evolve at all? At that thought, Song Jian became restless. As he prepared to rush forward, a gigantic palm suddenly materialized above the demons head. The third tier had evolved in an instant, and within a mere few seconds, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint pressed down towards the multi-armed demon who was mid-incantation. By now, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword had been almost entirely eroded by the Abyssal aura; its resistance was weakening, and the demon had even managed to grasp the Red Lotus Sword in its hands. When the Sword Qi Palm Imprint descended, the demon had no time to react and was directly squashed into the magma. The enormous body was wholly covered by the palm imprint, leaving only an arm holding the Red Lotus Sword exposed. The chanting broke off, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword suddenly flared brightly, and the towering karmic flames burned away the Abyssal aura, reforging it back into a blade that shimmered with a metallic glow. Whoosh~ With a soft sound, the Red Lotus Sword forcefully wrested free from the demons grip, spiraling in the air towards the exposed arm and cleaving down upon it; A jet of fresh blood spurted out, another of the demons arms was severed by the Red Lotus Sword, and it tumbled down at Song Jians feet. As the Red Lotus Sword slowly faded away, Song Jian finally felt a sense of relief, looking at the enormous armCwhich was thicker and longer than his entire bodyChe suddenly pressed his hand onto it and absorbed the limb into the Shattered Divine Realm. No! A furious roar erupted from beneath the palm imprint. The Sword Qi Palm Imprint only lasted a moment before gradually dissipating, with countless strands of Sword Qi bursting forth, starting from the skin of the back of the palm, and in no time at all, the multi-armed demons battered body was revealed. The multi-armed demon, reduced to a single arm and with a look of bedraggled defeat, covered in blood, still managed to stand up tenaciously and let out a fearsome roar at Song Jian. You cannot defeat me, I am The demon was cut off mid-sentence as a seven-tiered Sword Qi Stone Tower pressed down towards its head from above. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, each level of the seven-tiered tower glowed brilliantly, revealing that inside each layer a mass of black mist kept changing shape, requiring over a hundred hours to subdue. Song Jian could afford to wait that long. However, each level of the seven-tiered tower was already occupied, and even if the multi-armed demon was gravely injured, there was no way to imprison it, which made Song Jian feel somewhat concerned. The demon still had more than half of its Vitality Points remaining. Given the power of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, it would not be enough to kill it in one strike. Under normal circumstances, he could suppress it within the tower, but now Even if the Thousand Swords Art cant kill it in one blow, its simply a heavily injured, near-death King-Level BOSS; I can totally wear it down to death here! Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly, thinking to himself. It was only in this moment that Song Jian realized that the Thousand Swords Art seemed to be his only method of attacking powerful BOSSes. If the Thousand Swords Art lost its effectiveness, then he would indeed be short on attacking techniques. Chapter 1133 - Chapter 1133 Chapter 1135 Evolution_1 Chapter 1133: Chapter 1135: Evolution_1 Chapter 1133: Chapter 1135: Evolution_1 Just as Song Jian was prepared to fight to the death, the stone tower fell, once again pressing down upon the multi-armed demon that had just struggled to its feet. This time, the tall stone tower completely crushed the multi-armed demon underneath it. A critical hit worth millions in damage floated up from the top of the tower, this strike directly taking out more than a third of the demons Vitality Points. With all seven levels of the tower occupied, there was no way to keep it suppressed, and after only a few seconds of stalemate, the multi-armed demon managed to send the stone tower flying with just one arm. The Sword Qi Stone Tower slammed hard against the caves rocky walls, then slowly disintegrated. What a pity At this moment, the multi-armed demon stood swaying on the spot, seeming to struggle just to remain upright, but the malevolent aura it emitted did not diminish in the slightest, instead, it burned furiously like flames. Its blood-red eyes were fixed on Song Jian, murderous intent filling every corner of the cave, Your sword moves are incomplete, otherwise, I wouldnt have been able to stand before you now As the multi-armed demon spoke, it walked towards Song Jian, with each step its aura expanded a bit more. It had been utterly unable to withstand the previous Sword Qi Stone Tower, having nearly brushed the hem of the death goddess skirt, but for some unknown reason, such a robust strike hadnt killed it. It even felt that the move was unfinished, as if the sequence had been abruptly cut off, leaving the multi-armed demon immensely relieved, but this only strengthened its resolve to kill Song Jian. In reality, the only reason it felt there were moves that hadnt been released was because all seven levels of the Sword Qi Stone Tower had already been filled; otherwise, it would not have escaped that final blow. Song Jian took a deep breath and glanced at his skill bar, where there was an Eclipse Shattered Light Slash legendary skill that he had never used. This skill was incredibly powerful, but its side effects were equally severe. If it didnt kill the opponent, Song Jian would become extremely weak, and at that point, he wouldnt even need the multi-armed demon to act the surrounding magma environment might be enough to kill him. Hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still didnt dare to use the move. With a thought, he deployed the Sword Shadow Clone Skill, and as the clone appeared and rushed towards the multi-armed demon, suddenly countless Sword Qi materialized out of thin air above the demons head, beginning to condense and swirl together. What, whats going on? Song Jian looked up in surprise, and as more and more Sword Qi gathered above the multi-armed demons head, it gradually formed into a spinning mass. The center of the mass crackled with lightning, exuding a terrifying might. The multi-armed demon also stopped in its tracks and let the Sword Shadow Clones longsword slash at its body, its face showing a shocked expression, How, how is this possible In just a few seconds, a giant eye emerged from the center of the mass, this cyclopean eye staring down at the multi-armed demon much like the eye of a deity. The multi-armed demon trembled all over, rigid, daring not to move an inch, feeling as though it had just been born, powerless, and was being regarded as food by a beast from the Abyss. The multi-armed demons mind went blank, every part of its energy being locked onto by the giant eye above it, leaving it no chance to dodge or escape. A dazzling white light burst forth from the eye, like a laser beam shooting towards the multi-armed demon; This brilliant white beam illuminated the entire cave, and Song Jian even had to close his eyes and use his arms to block it, to give his eyes some relief. Several seconds later, Song Jian finally felt the white light disappear. He then lowered his arms and opened his eyes. Although that single eye had not looked directly at him, Song Jian still felt a shudder of dread in the face of that chilling, murderous white light. Is this the fifth stage of the Thousand Swords Art, the Sword Qi Heavenly Eye? A sudden enlightenment surged in Song Jians heart as he seemed to grasp the origin of that solitary eye. What Sword Qi Heavenly Eye? Thats more like the eye of a deity. Who could withstand such a strike? Song Jian gaped at the massive pit in front of him. The Abyss multi-armed demon was nowhere to be found, as if it had never appeared, and the magma on the ground was bubbling towards where the multi-armed demon had been. Soon enough, this place would turn back into a magma lake. Scattered around the edge of this giant pit, with a diameter of over ten meters, lay a dozen items of different colors, one of which emitted a purplish-red quality glow that caught Song Jians eye. An epic item! At this moment, Song Jian disregarded the epic item, still immersed in the terror of the strike that had just occurred. If it werent for the fact that all seven levels of the Sword Qi Stone Tower were occupied, preventing a fatal strike on the multi-armed demon, the terrifying Sword Qi Heavenly Eye probably wouldnt even have evolved murmured Song Jian inwardly. Originally believing that the Sword Qi Stone Tower was the final evolution stage of the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian now felt that he knew nothing about this legendary skill. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, it was then that Song Jian suddenly felt that the Sword Qi Stone Tower, which was absorbing the Shadow Demon to convert it into leveling Experience Points, had four of its levels extinguish abruptly, leaving only three levels where light still shone. After pondering for a moment, Song Jian also came to understand that with his current level of the Thousand Swords Art, he was simply incapable of invoking the fifth evolutionary stage, the Sword Qi Heavenly Eye. This move had been evolved entirely by consuming the energy of four boss levels within the Sword Qi Stone Tower, barely executed. If he wanted to freely execute the Sword Qi Heavenly Eye in the future, Song Jian would need to continuously improve the level of the Thousand Swords Art! Feeling that the Sword Qi Stone Towers absorption time was cut by more than half, Song Jian shook his head slightly. No matter what, this was a profitable encounter; it not only let Song Jian learn of the next evolution stage of the Thousand Swords Art ahead of time but also directly eliminated a level 120 dominion-class boss. Setting aside the epic item, the combat experience alone had significantly advanced Song Jians progress. At this moment, Song Jians Experience Points had reached level 60, 97%, almost enough to level up right awayCindicative of how substantial the combat experience provided by the Abyss multi-armed demon was. Can you release my companions now? Song Jian called out loudly into the void. A light laugh echoed in the cave, and suddenly, a two-meter-tall elliptical Teleportation Gate appeared not far away. A girls voice sounded, Come on out. Im quite pleased with your performance. Heh, Im looking forward to seeing how youll do in the Imperial Sword Sect even more now With a cold snort, Song Jian picked up all the spoils of battle and walked towards the Teleportation Gate. Chapter 1134 - Chapter 1134 Chapter 1136 Double-Barreled Shotgun_1 Chapter 1134: Chapter 1136: Double-Barreled Shotgun_1 Chapter 1134: Chapter 1136: Double-Barreled Shotgun_1 Having passed through the Teleportation Gate, Song Jian appeared at the entrance of the small town. By this time, the black fog that was pervading the town had grown even denser, and he could only make out a vague shape of the nearby buildings. I, what happened to me, how come I fell asleep here? Ugh, my head hurts so much, it feels like it was split by an axe I remember, werent we lost in the town, how did we get out! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hiss, why am I in a weakened state, with my attributes reduced by 80%, lasting for three months, Im dizzy, what on earth happened? I, Im also in a weakened state, whats going on Gradually, Song Ya and the other two awoke, still with a look of bewilderment in their eyes, their memories seemingly frozen in time, right before they were caught. City, City Lord, how did you come out as well? Song Ya, seeing Song Jian next to her holding the Sky-breaking Sword with a grave expression, couldnt help but ask. Its nothing, lets head back first Song Jian looked at the three of them with an expression that hinted he had more to say, but he shook his head and a wry smile appeared on his face. Song Ya and her companions seemed to understand something, their expressions turning ugly. They remained silent all the way, not uttering a single word, until they were almost back to the City of Hope, when Song Ya finally asked faintly, City Lord, did we almost die? Song Jian glanced at the three and after a moment of hesitation said, In that town, there is a very terrifying presence, I am not even her match Stay away from that place from now on. Do not approach it before reaching the Legendary Tier! Legendary Tier? Guo Zhiqiangs eyes showed a hint of shock. The three exchanged glances and then together clasped their fists towards Song Jian, saying, Thank you, City Lord, for saving our lives! Song Jian waved his hand, originally wanting to warn them about the restrictions placed on their bodies, but as the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back down. Perhaps it was best not to tell them; since they were now under a weakened status, with their attributes reduced by 80% for three months, they would likely be unable to venture out and take risks. It would be best for them to stay quietly in the city over these three months. After parting with the three, Song Jian returned to the City Lord Mansion, ready to look up information about the Imperial Sword Sect and its history from thousands of years ago, not an easy task. In fact, the quickest method would have been to directly ask the professional mentor Duan Jian, who should know some information about this matter. Regrettably, since the last mission was issued, Duan Jian had disappeared again, with no clue where he might have gone. Even the room prepared for him by Song Jian was clean and empty, without leaving anything behind. I better visit the library to do some research, Song Jian sighed as he looked at the neatly organized room. City Lord! Just as Song Jian was preparing to go to the library, Wang Qi walked over quickly. Whats the matter? Song Jian asked. Generally, Wang Qi wouldnt come to him without a significant issue, and if Wang Qi did come looking for him, it usually meant that something particularly thorny had occurred. Suddenly, a third-level Abyss Fortress was discovered in the Valley of the Undead! Wang Qi said with a serious face. How could there be an Abyss Fortress in the Valley of the Undead? There shouldnt be an Abyssal Instance there! Song Jian said, puzzled. The Valley of the Undead is actually a semi-dimensional plane, and after its occupation, only the people of the City of Hope could enter. Furthermore, nearly every corner of this semi-dimensional plane had been explored while it was being developed. How could such a significant oversight have occurred? It was at the source of the Shadow River. Theres a lake there, over three hundred feet deep, which made it very difficult to investigate the bottom. It was overlooked at the time, but now numerous creatures from the Abyss have appeared from the Shadow River, prompting our concern! Wang Qi said with a troubled look. This issue could be considered his mistake. If he had insisted on exploring the lake bed at that time, it would have been possible, but the time and cost involved were too great. So, Wang Qi hesitated for a moment and then gave up. After all, who would have thought that in that pitch-dark lake brimming with thick shadow energy, there would still exist a third-tier Abyssal Instance? Is it possible now to organize a team to destroy this Abyss Fortress? Song Jian asked. Its difficult! Wang Qis expression turned grim. If exploring the Shadow Lake bed before and destroying the Abyssal Instance had been a difficulty of 1, then entering the Shadow River bed and destroying that Abyss Fortress now would be at least a 10, perhaps even higher. We discovered it too late. Now, the Abyssal Lake is teeming with level 60 and above Abyssal creatures, and theres even the presence of a lord-level boss. Approaching the lake, let alone diving to the bottom, is extremely dangerous now, Wang Qi explained. Some of these Abyssal creatures have even reached the shores along the Shadow River. Now, whether its collecting gems or cutting down Shadow Trees, all are impacted! What about the Catastrophe Plague? Can it kill them? Song Jian asked. The Catastrophe Plague can have some effect on these Abyssal monsters, but killing them is not easy. Moreover, once they hide in the Shadow River, they are unaffected by the Catastrophe Plague Wang Qi said. First, organize a team and try to eliminate as many as possible. Prepare to close off the Valley of the Undead at any moment, Song Jian said gravely. Knowing that the Valleys resources accounted for one-third of the City of Hopes income, it would be extremely painful to give it up so easily. Understood, City Lord! Wang Qi certainly knew the importance of the Valley of the Undead. Although Song Jian had said they could give up on the Valley, deep down, Wang Qi was unwilling to do so without a fight. As Wang Qi was about to leave, Song Jian suddenly called him back, taking out a weapon that emanated purplish-red light from his inventory and handing it over. Take this weapon. The game is getting more dangerous, and with it, you will be safer, Song Jian said. This is Wang Qis eyes sparkled with surprise as he took the weapon from Song Jian and inspected it closely. It was a double-barreled shotgun of Epic Quality, the only Epic Quality piece of equipment dropped by the multi-armed demon from the Abyss. Wang Qis class was Musketeer, which was exactly compatible with this weapon. Gazing at the shotgun named Roar of the Multi-Armed Demon, Wang Qi couldnt resist the urge to embrace and plant fervent kisses on it. The requirements for equipment for the Musketeer class wasnt very high, but without a decent weapon, the Musketeer class would be very lackluster, even inferior to the ordinary Archer class. Now, with this Epic Quality double-barreled shotgun, Wang Qis attack power suddenly increased by several levels. Song Jian, seeing Wang Qis ecstatic expression, smiled faintly, patted him on the shoulder, and turned to leave for the library. Wang Qi glanced at Song Jians retreating figure and then at the double-barreled shotgun in his hand, his face showing an expression of indecision. At this moment, Wang Qi was at a critical juncture for professional advancement. There were several choices for the Musketeers advanced class, and he had already decided to choose a sharpshooter-like class called Eagle-Eye Gunman. But now, with this double-barreled shotgun in his hands, Wang Qi sighed and found himself agonizing over the choice once more. However, despite the painful decision-making, he was feeling a mixture of pain and pleasure. Whatever choice he made, his power would see a tremendous increase; the only difference lay in whether he could fully exploit the power of this Epic Quality weapon. Chapter 1135 - Chapter 1135 Chapter 1137 Accidental Encounter_1 Chapter 1135: Chapter 1137 Accidental Encounter_1 Chapter 1135: Chapter 1137 Accidental Encounter_1 Song Jian didnt know that giving Wang Qi an epic weapon would put him in such a difficult position. Had he known earlier, perhaps he wouldnt have given him the weapon at all, but of course, thats just a joke. As the administrator of the City of Hope, Wang Qi was essentially equivalent to an executive director of a public company, wielding significant power. Obtaining a complete set of epic gear might be challenging, but acquiring just an epic weapon wasnt a particularly difficult task for him. However, up until now, Wang Qis weapon was still a level 45 golden-quality rifle. For an ordinary player, such a weapon would be something to boast about, but for the Vice City Lord of the City of Hope, a level 45 golden-quality weapon was embarrassingly inadequate. Thats why, upon obtaining the epic double-barreled shotgun, Song Jians first thought was of Wang Qi. An epic weapon dropped by a level 120 dominion-level boss required 280 points in the agility attribute, a requirement too high for most players, possibly locking them out for a long time. But for Wang Qi, it was just a matter of piecing together some high-attribute gear, not a particularly challenging task. Moreover, this double-barreled shotgun wasnt just high-damage, the most important aspect was that it unlocked an epic-level job quest. Completing it would grant access to an epic-level hidden profession. One of the reasons for Wang Qis hesitation was that he had already nearly completed the promotion quest for the Eagle Eye Marksman he wanted to take up. To use the epic weapon and obtain the matching epic-level hidden profession that came with it, he would have to abandon his previous progress and start over. Besides, the hidden professions promotion quest was likely to be even more challenging than that of the Eagle Eye Marksman. While Wang Qi hesitated at the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian had arrived at the central library of the city. He had visited this New Media Library before. A doctor named Kang Lin had informed him that when he reached first-order combat power, he would receive a quest related to his profession. But Song Jian had never visited. Today, taking advantage of the opportunity to look up information on the Sword Sect and Imperial Sword Sect, he decided to see what kind of profession quest Dr. Kang Lin had prepared for him. Dr. Kang Lin resigned and left the library two months ago to travel. As for where he went, sorry, we dont know that The receptionist said apologetically to Song Jian after he asked about Dr. Kang Lin. What, hes already left? Song Jian said, somewhat surprised. Just a few months ago, the City of Hope wasnt even established, and it faced constant threat of monster sieges and destruction. Why had Dr. Kang Lin been willing to stay in the City of Hope then, but decided to leave after it unified Doomsday City and living conditions had improved? Eh, our Lord of the City, what brings you here today? A voice called out from behind Song Jian. Song Jian turned around and saw that it was Priest Cecilia. Dressed in a white robe and holding two books, she looked at him with interest. Its Priest Cecilia, hello, may the Goddess of Dawn forever protect you! After bowing to Cecilia, Song Jian said with a smile, Im pleased to see you here. Shouldnt you be at the Dawn Temple at this time? Why are you here? I dont need to stay in the temple all the time. I came here to look up some information! Cecilia, not wearing her priestly vestments, appeared much livelier, like a normal NPC girl. She shook the two books in her hand at Song Jian, smiling brightly. Likewise, I came here to look up some information. By the way, I heard that Dr. Kang Lin has left this place? Do you know about this? Song Jian asked. Of course, I heard that one of Dr. Kang Lins good friends discovered an ancient ruin outside, related to the ancient God of War, Tonas, and invited him to unearth this site. He also invited me to go along, but I declined! Cecilia shrugged and said, I am a Priestess of the Goddess of Dawn, how could I go and dig through the relics of other deities? An ancient God of War? Song Jians mind raced. Could it be that Dr. Kang Lin wanted him to find him after reaching the first tier of Combat Power for this ancient God of Wars ruin? Tonas was the most tragic of the ancient Gods of War, whats the point in excavating his ruins? I really dont know what Dr. Kang Lin was thinking, Cecilia said with a pout. Over tens of thousands of years, there have been a dozen deities who have obtained the position of God of War, some weak, some strong. But the only one who was brought down from the divine altar by mortals was Tonas alone, truly a disgrace to the gods. My goddess has said more than once that Tonas disgraced the title of God of War! sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A dozen Gods of War? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. How come there are so many? Isnt it said that each divine position is occupied by only one deity? No helping it, the God of War is the most unique among all divine positions. Those who have obtained it tend to fall particularly fast, which seems to have become a curse! Cecilia shrugged nonchalantly, even wearing a hint of mockery on her face. It appeared that Cecilia always maintained an indifferent attitude towards the jokes of other deities, with no ounce of respect. Song Jian shook his head and casually said, Who could be so mighty, a mortal no less, to slay a deity, and moreover, one who possessed divine combat powers? It is said to be a super sword sect that has existed for tens of thousands of years, called the Imperial Sword Sect, yes, thats it. The Sect Leader of the Imperial Sword Sect slew him. Tsk, this incident caused quite a stir in the Divine World and the mortal realm at the time. There was even a special divine conference held, where deities from all walks gathered to discuss this matter, Cecilia explained. What, the Imperial Sword Sect? Song Jian shivered, his purpose for visiting the library was to learn about the Imperial Sword Sect. Song Jian hastily asked, Can you tell me about the Imperial Sword Sect? Cecilia looked at Song Jian curiously and said, Thats history from thousands of years ago, I have only seen this information in the texts of the Dawn Temple. The Imperial Sword Sect has long been obliterated by the united hands of the gods, vanished for thousands of years; why are you so interested in it? Its related to a task Song Jian said vaguely. Did you come to the library to find information about this as well? Cecilia inquired. Yes, Song Jian nodded and replied. The library is unlikely to have such information. Even if it does, its all vague or merely glossed over, Cecilia stated. Come with me to the Dawn Temple. With your status, you can consult some of the legendary scriptures, which will give you a more detailed understanding. Chapter 1136 - Chapter 1136 Chapter 1138 Inquiry _1 Chapter 1136: Chapter 1138: Inquiry _1 Chapter 1136: Chapter 1138: Inquiry _1 City of Hope had a dedicated area for the construction of divine temples, where not only the Goddess of Dawns Temple stood but also several other temples dedicated to gods like the Sun God, the God of Light, the Forest Goddess, and so on. Previously, I promised Cecilia that the Temple of the Goddess of Dawn would cover three hundred acres, and so the standard was set for the other temples as well. Each occupied three hundred acres, which made the land in City of Hope start to feel a bit tight. Fortunately, Song Jian and Wang Qi had anticipated this and designated the temple area to be in the outskirts. Although a road leading to the temple area was specially constructed, many of the basic infrastructures and facilities had yet to be established there. Sitting in the carriage, Song Jian looked at the somewhat desolate land on both sides of the road and couldnt help but touch his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed. You know, every time I go to buy grain, I have to drive the carriage over twenty kilometers Cecilia glanced at Song Jian and said. Theres no helping it, there are just too many deities in this world. If we arranged for all of them to be in the city center, there simply wouldnt be enough space! Song Jian couldnt help but defend, And although its a bit desolate here, the environment is very good, and the air is fresh Cecilia rolled her eyes at him and stopped paying attention to Song Jian, lowering her head to look at a book in her hands. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief, finally understanding why he had seen Cecilia at the library. Such a desolate place, even the most devout priest would probably grow weary and would often go to the city center to relax, he thought. Dont worry, the population of City of Hope will keep increasing, and one day it will extend out here. By then, this place might become the busiest area in the entire city! Song Jian comforted her. I look forward to that day! Cecilia raised her head to look at Song Jian and said with a smile. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed that to the left, not far off, there was a construction site. A group of construction workers were digging foundations, and slabs of black stone, each two to three meters long and over a meter wide, were being hauled over by horse-drawn carts. The site was also piled with many stone statues, each about five to six meters tall, looking quite majestic. What is that? Could it be another deitys temple? Song Jian asked curiously, pointing to the distant construction site. Cecilia looked up briefly and said indifferently, Its the Temple of Nyx, the Goddess of Night. This place is always shrouded in clouds, plunged into darkness all day long C quite suitable for this goddess, haha! A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. He naturally noticed the teasing tone in Cecilias words, but there wasnt much he could do about the weather. Since gaining first-level combat power, Song Jian had visited many places in the game world, like the City of Sin, the City of Hymns, and even Fengming City, which is closest to Scorching Gorge. These cities were almost no different from the real world, with bright sunshine during the day and the moon hanging high at night, surrounded by dazzling stars. In City of Hope, however, during both day and night, the sky was mostly covered by thick clouds most of the time, making the people living there feel quite oppressed. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed a woman in a black robe standing on the construction site of the Goddess of Nights Temple, looking towards them. Although she stood still like a statue, without uttering a word, she exerted a sort of pressure on Song Jian; clearly, she was a formidable person. Doratol, hmph! Cecilia also caught sight of the woman, her face immediately turning sour as she let out a cold snort and pulled down the carriage curtain with a tug. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Doratol? Shes a priestess of the Night Goddess, right? Song Jian laughed, Whats wrong, dont you get along with her? The location of the Night Goddess temple seems quite close to the Goddess of Dawns temple. I think the priests of the two deities should have a good relationship. The first light of dawn signals the end of the night; how do you think my relationship is with the priestess of the Night Goddess? Cecilia rolled her eyes and said, That woman is a formidable figure. You should stay away from her, or she might trick you. Song Jian just laughed and didnt take it seriously. Soon, the carriage stopped in front of a temple that was entirely built of white granite. The whole structure was majestic and artistic. A group of warriors dressed in silver armor stood motionless on both sides of the Temple Gate, like statues. Seeing Cecilia, the group of warriors stretched out their right hands and struck their chest armor fiercely, making a thud sound. Dozens of warriors saluted at the same time but produced only one sound, which surprised Song Jian. Can you share the method you use to train the Dawn Warriors? These warriors seem quite strong, but most importantly, their discipline is simply astonishing! Song Jian couldnt help but say. Because they are all devout believers! Cecilia glanced at Song Jian and said, If you dont mind your city guards becoming followers of the Goddess of Dawn, I could even send a few Knights of Dawn to train your army specially! Song Jian was momentarily at a loss for words. In the game, almost all city rulers have a love-hate relationship with the high and mighty deities; they both desire the favor of the gods and the help they provide but also fear that the gods will take everything away from them. At the very least, they would keep tight control of the army, not allowing the city guards to have any faithCeven though most city lords know that such an approach is ridiculous and futile. Just thinking about the scene where the city guards protecting them could, at the call of a single priest of a deity, defect without hesitation would deter any city lord from harboring a stroke of luck. Song Jian was no exception; his recruited city guards were mostly NPC warriors but also included many player guild members. These players, unless required by their profession, would not worship any deity and, even if they did, it was only as lay believers, similar to a kind of transaction. Passing through the temple and under Cecilias guidance, they bypassed the training area and arrived in front of a white stone tower. You are only allowed to look through materials on the first floor of the Temple of Knowledge; you cannot go to the second floor! Cecilia led Song Jian inside and said sternly, You have this privilege because you are someone our God values, but if you violate the will of the deity, you will invoke divine wrath! I understand, Song Jian nodded. This place must be similar to the Scripture Repository Pavilion of Shaolin Monastery; surely it contains numerous skills and spells, and possibly even powerful divine spells bestowed by the Goddess of Dawn, off-limits to most people. Although there was no one else around, Song Jian believed that his every move here was under surveillance, but his purpose in coming here was just to consult information about the Sword Sect and had no intention of coveting anything else. Cecilia nodded, pointed to a row of bookshelves on the left side of the first floor, and said, The information you want is on the third row of shelves. Oh, and you only have two hours here, so please make good use of your time. Song Jian nodded and walked towards the bookshelves, while Cecilia watched him for a while and then turned to leave the stone tower. There was no need for her protection here; this was one of the most crucial and heavily defended structures of the temple. Cecilia believed that with Song Jians wisdom, he would not entertain any bad ideas here. Chapter 1137 - Chapter 1137 Chapter 1139 The Terror Claw Beast_1 Chapter 1137: Chapter 1139: The Terror Claw Beast_1 Chapter 1137: Chapter 1139: The Terror Claw Beast_1 Song Jian had spent an entire morning in the stone tower before he walked out, his face filled with shock. From the outside, the tower appeared to be only a few hundred square meters, but inside it employed a divine art similar to a space spell. Just the first floor, which held some of the less important documents, covered nearly ten acres. There were over ten thousand books, with historical records that could be traced back a hundred thousand yearsCa feat unimaginable in the real world. Outside the stone tower, Cecilia had been waiting the whole time. Seeing Song Jian come out, she seemed to have guessed his thoughts. With a calm face and a hint of pride, she said, My god is one of the ancient deities with the longest existence. The divine power is as vast as the universe itself. The knowledge you have just seen is less than one millionth of what my god has recorded. If youre willing to believe in my god and own the identity of a divine child, you can freely enter and leave my gods Divine Country. There, you will truly understand what is insignificant and what is magnificent! Massaging his slightly swollen temples, Song Jian showed a wry smile and shook his head lightly. I dont need to go to the Divine Country to understand the greatness under the Goddess of Dawn. Still, thank you, Cecilia. The knowledge here has indeed been of great help to me! In fact, Song Jian had found not only information about the Sword Sect while inside, but also many other pieces of knowledge that piqued his interest. And from looking through enough books, he even unexpectedly received an attribute notification of Knowledge +1. The Knowledge attribute, similar to the Will attribute, is a secondary attribute that cannot be seen in the attribute interface unless it is activated. Now, after increasing one point in the Knowledge attribute, at the very bottom of the attribute interface, following the Will attribute, the line Knowledge: 7 appeared. The Will attribute can increase the chances of resisting charm-type skills and also provides a certain increase in resistance. In harsh environments, it reduces the rate of Vitality Points loss, among other things. Although it may not seem very significant, it often plays a key role in many situations. The Knowledge attribute works similarly, enhancing the effects of detection-type skills, increasing skill power, and even allowing one to analyze the opponents skill moves during battle. There is a certain chance to spot the flaws in an opponents moves, leading to a breach of their technique; How is it? Did you gain the knowledge you were hoping for? Cecilia asked Song Jian with a smile. Once again, thank you for your help, Cecilia! Song Jian replied with gratitude and a bow. I have found out what I wanted to know, and much more than I had expected. Thats good. Cecilia nodded and added, You seem so interested in the Sword Sect. You wouldnt be thinking of joining a similar faction, would you? If so, I must warn you that even though numerous gods have fallen after several battles among the divinities, it is still the age of the gods. Even the Sword Sect, once unparalleled in might ten thousand years ago, ultimately faced destruction under the radiance of the gods. Therefore, even if you seek greater power, you must always hold reverence for the deities in your heart! Song Jian felt a chill in his heart and nodded slowly. At the pinnacle of power in the entire world were still deities like the Goddess of Dawn, who had existed for tens or even hundreds of thousands of years. These deities power was unfathomable. In the eyes of these gods, Song Jian was probably less than an ant. If not for his status as the City Lord, which allowed the deities to harvest the Power of Faith, perhaps even a priest of the gods like Cecilia would not bother to give him a second glance. Just as Song Jian was about to bid farewell to Cecilia and return to the City Lord Mansion, a piercing alarm suddenly resonated across the skies above the city. Song Jian frowned slightly and looked into the distance. Many NPC city guards were marching towards the edge of the city. In the distant sky, amidst the Protection Black Mist, hazy figures of a large swarm of monsters were approaching, quickly flying towards the City of Hope. Its those Abyssal monsters again! Cecilia slapped her forehead and said in a low voice, Every few days, these creatures come to harass us. Its really a headache. Cecilia, Im going to check the walls. Im heading off, Song Jian nodded to Cecilia and spread his steel wings, flying off into the distance. Cecilia watched Song Jians departing figure for a while before suddenly sighing, shaking her head slightly, and turning back to the temple. She could clearly sense that Song Jian held no awe for the gods, only caution and vigilanceCa complex psychology of the weak towards the powerful, starkly different from the reverence ordinary people felt towards deities. I hope we will not become enemies in the future, Cecilia muttered to herself as she gazed after Song Jian. By now, Song Jian had reached the edge of the City of Hope, where several battle fortresses were constructed. On the tall city walls, siege crossbows were slowly drawing their strings. Crossbow bolts, over five meters long and as thick as arms, aimed at the abyssal demons that had penetrated the Protection Black Mist. These abyssal demons had dark red skin, with a pair of ram-like horns atop their heads and bat-like leathery wings behind them. With each breath they took, a mix of sparks and black smoke poured out of their nostrils and mouths. The hands of this group of abyssal demons were terrifying claws, almost larger than their bodies and resembling three-pronged tridents, glinting with a cold metallic luster. Song Jian noticed that these abyssal demons bore a seventy to eighty percent resemblance to the goat-faced demon he had encountered in Abyssal Hell, only these had an additional pair of wings and claws. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Abyss Claw Beasts, level sixty monsters Song Jian squinted, activating the Eye of Insight to assess the creatures attributes. Damn it, these are all around level sixty. My attacks are going to be weakened by at least 20% A player holding something like a monocular muttered under his breath while watching the rapidly approaching monsters. Song Jian glanced at the players defending the battle fortresses, whose levels were mostly above forty-five with the highest just forty-eight. Facing monsters over ten levels above them was definitely causing them significant stress. Seeing a hint of fear on the players faces, Song Jian furrowed his brow, motioned with his right hand, and the Sky-breaking Sword materialized in his grasp. He swung it forward vigorously, and a sharp Sword Qi tore through the air, instantly splitting from one to two, two to four, four to eight In a short time, densely packed Spirit Swords, numbering more than three hundred, floated above the battle fortress. After a brief pause, these Spirit Swords swept through the air like birds, drawing elegant arcs as they flew towards the group of incoming Abyss Claw Beasts. Chapter 1138 - Chapter 1138 Chapter 1140 History_1 Chapter 1138: Chapter 1140 History_1 Chapter 1138: Chapter 1140 History_1 The sky was filled with flying swords, their blades ablaze with dark crimson flames. They crashed into the approaching Abyssal Claw Beasts like a torrential downpour, followed by incessant explosions and screams. The Claw Beasts fell like rain, plummeting from the sky; some were killed instantly, some struggled, but after the onslaught, fewer than twenty remained alive, and all were injured. Although the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Array hadnt been activated, the mere three hundred-plus Spirit Swords were too much for these Level 60 common monsters to withstand. The NPC Guardians werent too surprised, but the players looked at Song Jian with disbelief, hardly trusting their eyes. They had likely never seen such a terrifying skill before. How, how is this possible a player muttered softly. A glow surged around Song Jian; the experience from the Claw Beasts was substantial, allowing him to gain a level. However, his combat experience was already on the verge of leveling up, so for him, this had been expected. At level 61, Song Jian had already saved up five skill points. With no skills to enhance at the moment, he naturally continued to save them. On one hand, this was because Song Jian had few skills to begin with, and on the other, because the levels of his current skills were so high that increasing their proficiency wasnt easy. What are you staring at, attack! Song Jian glanced at the other players and shouted. By now, the NPC guards had already begun their assault, but the players were staring at him as if they had seen a ghost. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that the Claw Beasts were weakened, it was the perfect time for harvesting kills and gaining experience. They couldnt let the NPC city guards reap all the benefits. This shout awakened the players from their stupor, and they began to use their ranged attack skills to pummel the vulnerable enemies. Under the fortress, the Claw Beasts hadnt even approached before being pounded into mush. Seeing that the danger had passed, Song Jian couldnt help but ask a nearby player, How often have Abyss monsters been invading lately? Next to Song Jian stood an archer wearing scale armor, holding a silver longbow that shimmered with light. The arrows shot bristled with various energies: scorching flame, icy cold, lightning sparks, and so on, indicating a Magic Archer. Its been alright, about two or three times a day, not too many, about the same as todayCfifty or sixty at a time The Magic Archer scratched his head and recalled carefully, But the level of these monsters is increasing. Before, the monsters that came were Level 40 or 50, and Level 60 monsters like today, its their first time! Has there been any BOSS appearance? asked Song Jian. He observed that there were only sixty to seventy players guarding the fortress today. If a Level 60 BOSS appeared, these people would likely be unable to defend it. Not yet! the Magic Archer answered, But it wouldnt matter even if a BOSS did appear. If we encounter monsters we cant handle, well signal for help, and there are a few elite squads in the alliance specifically for support! Song Jian nodded. The Protection Black Mist was the first line of defense; these border fortresses were the second. In the event of a large-scale invasion, they would allow people to enter the main city well in advance, where they could rely on the tall city walls and the formidable city defence machinery to deal with the invading monsters. The Abyss invasion was a sumptuous feast for Abyssal Hell, but for the players in the game, it was also a rapid shortcut to leveling up and increasing their strength. The experience and loot from combatting Abyss monsters were exceptionally generous. Most importantly, there was no need to search for them in the wilderness; as long as one stood guard here, the Abyss monsters would continuously emerge. One by one, the Abyss Claw Beasts were slain. Song Jian no longer had to lift a finger, and in a short while, all the Claw Beasts had been reduced to corpses. Inside the fortress, two or three players even leveled up, prompting a wave of exclamations from around. After the Abyss invasion, the leveling speed of players in the City of Hope increased significantly. On average, it was more than double the efficiency compared to before. This caused even more players to stay within the city, guarding the various fortresses along the citys edge, waiting for the arrival of the Abyss monsters. This was all thanks to clearing all the Abyssal Instances around the City of Hope beforehand, which significantly reduced the number of attacking Abyss monsters. Otherwise, if there were two or three Abyssal Instances evolved into Abyss Fortresses surrounding the City of Hope, Song Jian and Wang Qi would have a daily headache figuring out how to destroy the Abyss Fortresses. Its important to realize that an Abyss Fortress, once activated, could let tens of thousands of Abyss monsters enter the game world daily. As time passed, the Abyssal Passage would stabilize further, and the grade and level of the emerging monsters would continue to rise. Eventually, there would come a day when hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of Abyss monsters would siege the city. Song Jian quickly returned to the City Lord Mansion. His visit to the Goddess of Dawn Temple this time had been of great assistance. He learned much about the history of the game world and uncovered many secrets beyond the reach of ordinary people, leading to a deeper understanding of the Sword Sect. Even now, recalling the records about the Sword Sect in the Dawn Temple, Song Jian was still deeply stirred. At that time, the Sword Sect was a super sect. With over ten Legendary Tier powerhouses and a membership exceeding a million, they controlled a territory beyond imagination, including two countries with an area of over ten thousand square kilometers each and several hundred scattered states of varying sizes. A conflict arose between the Sword Sect and the God of War, the details of which were now lost to history. After the God of Wars followers killed several elite disciples of the Sword Sect, the sect was enraged, sending out a Legendary Tier elder who completely destroyed dozens of the God of Wars temples, eventually drawing out the God of War himself. After the God of War projected his will thrice, only to be slain each time by the Legendary Tier elder of the Sword Sect, the God of War became utterly despondent, retreating to the Starry Sky Divine Country and dared not emerge. Yet the relentless Legendary Tier elder simply cut through the void with a sword, charged into the Divine Country of the God of War, and slew the God of War there. He obliterated the Divine Country, seized all the godhood and Divine Flame, and placed them in the great hall of the Sword Sect for all to see. This was the first incident in history where a mortal had slain a god, causing immense shockwaves. This also resulted in widespread panic and rage among the gods. Over the next few hundred years, nearly all gods banded together, rallying their followers and projecting their divine wills to conduct a grand war of annihilation. This war lasted for over a hundred years, eventually breaching the Sword Sect. All nine Legendary Tier elders and the Sect Leader fell, but the gods fared no better. Each deity had to project their divine will at least thrice, and after the great battle, over eighty percent of the deities entered into eternal slumber. The number of their followers was reduced to less than a third of what it had been before. Even today, many deities remain in slumber, resulting in their powers not fully recovered for a long time. New gods began to rise, attacking these weakened deities time and again to seize their godhood and divine rights. Some new gods failed, but others succeeded in overthrowing the old gods, taking their divine rights and godhood. This nearly ten-thousand-year period came to be known as the Lament of Divine Rights, marking the weakest moment of the gods power and their weakest control over the human world. Humanity took advantage of this time to develop rapidly, creating a glorious civilization. Its just a pity Song Jian sighed, standing in the City Lord Mansion, looking up at the roiling clouds above, feeling an inexplicable emotion stirring within him. Chapter 1139 - Chapter 1139 Chapter 1141 Flying Sword_1 Chapter 1139: Chapter 1141 Flying Sword_1 Chapter 1139: Chapter 1141 Flying Sword_1 In fact, under the control of the gods, the human world wasnt particularly miserable, nor was it particularly pleasant during the wars of the gods. Although humanity had developed its own civilization, with some technological powers even threatening the gods, there had never been an incident where a god was slain by someone of the Legendary Tier. In the most recent Doomsday Destruction, almost all of human civilization suffered devastating blows, with the newly risen human civilization regressing by thousands of years. Not only humans but also other races rose during this time, competing with humans for control of the entire world. If it werent for the players entering this world, its questionable whether humans would still dominate this world in a few hundred years. The records about the Imperial Sword Sect within Dawn Temple were detailed, but the accounts of the sects destruction and its fragmentation into dozens of smaller factions in the coming centuries were nearly absent. This likely had much to do with these splinter factions suffering great losses in strength, having no power to challenge the gods. Moreover, in the thousands of years since the Imperial Sword Sects division, not a single Legendary Tier powerhouse had emerged from these smaller factions. Clearly, they must have lost the most vital parts of their heritage, which is one reason the gods paid them no mind and didnt completely annihilate them. Imperial Sword Sect, they are actually the sect that retained the most inheritance from the original sect, but why have I never heard of this sect before? Song Jian stood by the window, muttering to himself. Imperial Sword Sect? Where did you hear that name? Suddenly a mans voice sounded from behind. A chill ran through Song Jians heart. The Sky-breaking Sword appeared in his right palm in an instant, and the power of the Thousand Swords Art surged forth. Just as he turned around, ready to unleash the Thousand Swords Art, his body stiffened, and a bitter smile appeared on his face. Mentor, when did you get back? Seeing Duan Jian dressed in black, like a nocturnal thief, Song Jian let out a small sigh. I went out to take care of something, Duan Jian replied nonchalantly. You havent answered my question yet. Where did you learn about the Imperial Sword Sect? At the Dawn Temple. I was originally there to do a mission, and by chance, I came across information about the Imperial Sword Sect. It seemed to be related to the Sword Control Skill I possess, so I took notice Song Jian explained. He dared not tell Duan Jian about the woman from the Mysterious Town, nor that he planned to sneak into the Imperial Sword Sect to steal something for her. If he told Duan Jian, Song Jian feared that Duan Jian might slap him dead. Imperial Sword Sect has ceased to exist over a hundred years ago A complex expression appeared on Duan Jians face as he let out a long sigh. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was shocked. If it no longer existed, how could he complete the mission? Mentor, how could it not exist anymore? Song Jian quickly asked. Theres no record on the Dawn Temple that the Imperial Sword Sect has been destroyed! The frenzied crusade of the godsCwho would dare to remain in the Main World? They all hid in the Semi-dimensional plane Duan Jian sighed as he spoke. PhewC Song Jian also breathed a sigh of relief. So it wasnt destroyed but had hidden in the Semi-dimensional plane. Although the difficulty of entering had increased, at least he now had a direction. Mentor, do you think I could join the Imperial Sword Sect? Song Jian asked with a hopeful face. You? To which level have you cultivated your Sword Control Skill now? Duan Jian looked at Song Jian with a slanted eye and asked, You dont even have a flying sword, do you have the nerve to attend the Imperial Sword Sect as a disciple? Song Jian felt somewhat depressed. Although he could passively increase his proficiency in the Sword Control Skill while performing the Thousand Swords Art, the best way to improve it quickly was the Sword Flight Art. Just a few tens of thousands of kilometers of flight could generally increase his sword control skill by one level. But even now, Song Jian didnt have a flying sword suitable for practicing the Sword Flight Art. He could only use the Sky-breaking Sword as a substitute, but using other swords to perform the Sword Control Skill actually increased his proficiency in Object Control, which didnt contribute much to his Sword Control Skill. Mentor, I also want a flying sword, but, but theres never been a chance to get one! Song Jian said with a bitter face. About flying swords, Song Jian even specially ordered people to purchase them, whether it was the flying swords themselves or blueprints for forging them, but there was never any information about them. It was as if the entire game world didnt contain such items at all. Heh, thats because you havent been looking in the right place! Duan Jian said and tossed a palm-sized token to Song Jian. Song Jian stretched out his hand to catch it and examined its properties. Heavens Heart Order? What is this? Song Jian asked, puzzled as he looked at the three small characters on the face of the token. Even after using the Eye of Insight, the tokens properties only read a token of unknown effects, and without Duan Jians explanation, Song Jian had no idea of its use. In seven days, the East Sea Mirage City will open. This token is the pass to enter that place. Take it and go to the East Sea Mirage City for a look. If youre lucky, maybe you can buy a flying sword! Duan Jian glanced at Song Jian and said, Dont say I dont take care of you, this token isnt easy to come by. Its worth at least a hundred million Doomsday Coins! A hundred million? Song Jian was stunned. What could be so expensive? It was just a pass, not some treasure. Youll understand once you get there! Duan Jian said somewhat impatiently, The map is on the back of the token. Just follow it to the specified location. With your current strength, there shouldnt be any problems getting there. Just remember, dont provoke the Sea Clan there! Thank you, Mentor! Song Jian turned the token over. The back of the token was engraved with a complex map, with fine lines like a spiders web. After glancing at it a couple of times, Song Jian had no clue whatsoever. Drip a drop of blood on it! Duan Jian prompted from the side. Song Jian extended his finger, squeezed out a drop of blood, and let it fall onto the back of the token. Suddenly, ripples emanated from the back of the token, as if on water, absorbing the drop of blood. Soon, the ripples on the back of the token slowly faded, and an arrow, similar to a compass needle, appeared. It consistently pointed in one direction as Song Jian moved it. Every time, the entrance to the East Sea Mirage City is different, but its generally within the area of the East Sea. First go to the East Sea, and then follow the guide there to find the entrance, Duan Jian said. Oh, and when you go to the Mirage City, buy me a bottle of Jade Marrow Wine from a store called East Sea Flower House Inn. Dont mention my name when you buy it. The wine isnt expensive; consider this token as payment for the wine! Song Jian: Why do I feel like Ive been tricked! Chapter 1140 - Chapter 1140 Chapter 1142 Invitation_1 Chapter 1140: Chapter 1142: Invitation_1 Chapter 1140: Chapter 1142: Invitation_1 Song Jian looked at Duan Jian somewhat speechlessly. The most important reason the latter gave him the token was probably to have Song Jian go to the East Sea Mirage City to buy him a bottle of Jade Marrow Wine. Actually, I dont particularly need a flying sword right now Song Jian hesitated. No, you must go. Ive already given you the token, dont delay. The entrance to the Mirage City will only appear for a quarter of an hour in seven days! Duan Jians eyes widened, and like a bolt of lightning, he leaped out of the rooms window and vanished from sight. Hey, mentor, I still wanted to ask you more about the Imperial Sword Sect Song Jian, seeing his mentor leave, suddenly became anxious, rushed to the window, but Duan Jian was nowhere to be found. Once you buy a flying sword from the East Sea Mirage City and return, I will take you to the Imperial Sword Sect! Duan Jians voice carried over from a distance, steadying Song Jians heart. Song Jian did not immediately leave the City of Hope to head for the East Sea. Instead, he stayed in the City Lord Mansion for a day to address some accumulated city affairs and, on the other hand, to collect some rare items to sell in the East Sea Mirage City. Song Jian believed that there would not be many players who could go to the East Sea Mirage City. This time, he estimated that the chances were high that he would deal with the NPCs instead. Now, most holders of high-level items among the NPCs were not interested in Doomsday Coins but preferred bartering. They exchanged their treasures for others they wanted, and if you didnt have the desired items, no amount of Doomsday Coins would persuade them to sell. This time, Song Jian had two goals for going to the East Sea Mirage City: one was to purchase a suitable flying sword for himself, and the other was to buy a pot of Jade Marrow Wine for his mentor Duan Jian. The fact that not a single flying sword had dropped in the entire game world for so long, and only the East Sea Mirage City had them, spoke volumes of their preciousness. And the Jade Marrow Wine that mentor Duan Jian wanted was probably not as simple as he claimed. What if he got into the Mirage City but was unable to buy these two items? Wouldnt it be like leaving a treasure mountain empty-handed? Moreover, this was linked to another mission for Song Jian, entering the Imperial Sword Sect! Damn it, what does that girl want me to steal from the Imperial Sword Sect Song Jians face darkened bitterly. Facing a great sect that could rival the gods was not something a mere player like him could resist. If he got caught stealing, he feared even mentor Duan Jian might not be able to protect him. Song Ya and the other two were only in a weakened state now; they did not know they would lose their lives in three months, thinking they would return to normal after the state of weakness ended. Since Song Jian had brought these three into that Mysterious Town, he naturally could not let them lose their lives because of him! After making his preparations, Song Jian used the Transmission Array and arrived at East Wish City, the city closest to the East Sea. This city, like the City of Hope, was also constructed by players. However, its size was only a third of that of the City of Hope, and it faced the sea, with groups of Abyssal monsters emerging from the ocean almost daily to besiege the city. Fortunately, the Abyss Fortresses in the sea were apparently not of a high level, and the Abyssal monsters that appeared daily were all below level fifty, which for the players of this city, was practically a delivered benefit. Therefore, this small town, originally only capable of accommodating three hundred thousand people, had attracted nearly a million players. Some aggressive players even left the town to hunt the Abyssal monsters proactively. Upon arriving in East Wish City, Song Jian did not linger but instead summoned his spider mount and galloped toward the city gate nearest to the East Sea. The people here did not recognize Song Jian, but upon seeing his mount, they all revealed looks of astonishment and hurriedly cleared a path for him. Seeing Song Jian head straight for the East Sea, many players thought he was going to hunt Abyssal monsters, and envy appeared in their eyes. ` But there were well-intentioned people who, seeing Song Jians youthfulness, shouted at him loudly, Young man, there are too many Abyss creatures outside the city. Its easy to get surrounded and then it becomes dangerous. Wouldnt it be better to stay in the city? In no more than an hour, those creatures will attack the city. You can fight them from the safety of the city walls with efficiency and ease, wouldnt that be delightful? Sitting on his spider mount, Song Jian cupped one hand in the other before his chest and smiled, Thank you for the warning, but Im on a quest, not hunting monsters to level up! Squeak squeak~ With a piercing screech, the spider mount suddenly took to the air, jumping onto the roof of a building beside the street. It kept leaping from one rooftop to another, rapidly disappearing from the city gate and speeding toward the East Sea. Another powerhouse, daring to take on a quest in the East Sea at a time like this, heh heh A player over level forty, watching Song Jians retreating figure, sneered. Nowadays, the East Sea is swarming with Abyss monsters. Provoke one, and youll attract a whole swarm. Unless you have a well-coordinated team, going to the East Sea alone is like walking into a tigers den with no return, sigh! Didnt you see the quality of his mount? Ive never seen such a high-quality mount before, and that mans level is even skull-shaped. You low-level players worry for him, which is simply preposterous! Exactly, exactly, working like youre selling cabbage, but fretting like youre dealing cocaine. Arent you tired of it? Leaving East Wish City, Song Jian headed east for tens of kilometers and finally saw a stretch of coastline ahead. The waves kept crashing against the rocks, making a roar sound. The densely packed Abyss monsters along the coast gave Song Jian a tingling sensation on his scalpCthere were simply too many of them. These monsters did not venture far from the coast but wandered about the shoreline, some even diving into the water to hunt fish and shrimp. Song Jian saw numerous remains of marine life accumulated on the coast, even including skeletons of huge marine creatures over seven or eight meters tall, lying quietly by the seaside. Song Jian did not approach the coast but took out a token, swung it left and right to determine the direction, then stored away his spider mount and summoned a pair of steel wings, flying in the direction indicated by the token. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Following the guidance of the token, Song Jian flew over the sea for two days and two nights, still unable to find the entrance to East Sea Mirage City. He couldnt help but doubt the guidance of the token, examining it over and over in his hands, wondering if it was broken. Surrounded by the endless sea, the steel wings could only last for one hour. By that time, Song Jian had switched to the Flame Light Wings, wings that shed flecks of glittering light, looking immeasurably luxurious. Just as Song Jian was pondering over the token in his hands, a voice suddenly came from afar. This young brother, are you also heading to East Sea Mirage City? How about we go together? ` Chapter 1141 - Chapter 1141 Chapter 1143 Colleagues_1 Chapter 1141: Chapter 1143 Colleagues_1 Chapter 1141: Chapter 1143 Colleagues_1 Song Jian had flown over the sea for two days and two nights, nearly without rest. Although his physical strength hadnt depleted much, the directionless flight over the vast ocean somewhat exhausted him mentally. Just as he hesitated, he suddenly heard someone calling him to go to East Sea Mirage City together, and he was overjoyed. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Turning his head, Song Jians eyes brightened. He found that not far behind him, there were more than a dozen people riding on various flying tools, speeding towards him. Some rode on flying mounts like white cranes, some on wooden boats, gourds, and other flying tools, while others were even controlling flying machines and fighter jets filled with modern technology. This group of people traveling together didnt seem out of place at all. Instead, they were chatting and laughing, appearing quite at ease. With a shake of his Flame Light Wings, Song Jian flew towards them. The leader, riding on a five- to six-meter long red gourd, watched Song Jian with a smile. Song Jian cupped his fists and said, I am Song Jian, also heading to East Sea Mirage City, but its my first time, and Ive lost my way momentarily, leaving me a bit embarrassed. Hahaha, I am Guo Ming, a disciple of the Hanhai Sect. These are my fellow sect brothers. The East Sea Mirage City is open, and were all going to join the lively scene! Guo Ming replied with a smile and a salute: Seeing brother alone with a Heavens Heart Order and hesitating here, I guessed you might be lost, so I called out an invitation! Brother Song, its your first time coming to East Sea, how come you dont have an elder accompanying you? asked a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth, sitting on a large white crane, curiously looking at Song Jian: By the way, I am Qi Ge. Its a pleasure to meet you, Brother Song. I have no sect and belong to no school; just learned a few simple farming martial arts, which must seem quite laughable to all of you. Song Jian replied with a smile: My mentor gave me this token and advised me to gain some experience of the world. Hes occupied with important matters and couldnt accompany me, otherwise, I wouldnt have lost my way here. No sect? No school? Guo Mings eyes lit up. Song Jian was already at level sixty-one, higher than most of them, and the aura of a strong person emanating from Song Jian also made Guo Mings heart flutter. That was also the reason Guo Ming stopped to greet him. If he could form a good relationship with Song Jian, it would also strengthen his own connections. When Guo Ming heard that Song Jian had no sect, he immediately wanted to befriend him: Perhaps we could bring him into our sect. With his strength, he would definitely become an elite disciple of the Hanhai Sect. No, if a sect elder takes interest in him, even becoming a direct disciple is not impossible! With this thought, Guo Mings smile grew even wider, and he enthusiastically invited Song Jian to travel with them. They hit it off right away, and Song Jian quickly joined the group of Hanhai Sect disciples. On the way, Song Jian discovered that among the group of Hanhai Sect disciples, there was actually a player, which greatly surprised him. This player was called Lin Tianhai, at level fifty-five, which should be considered quite high among players. On the leaderboard of the City of Hope, he would at least be in the top hundred. Tianhai, how did you join the Hanhai Sect? Song Jian couldnt help but ask out of curiosity. Its known that players learning skills usually sought skill mentors, and every city has profession halls. Mentors for common professions were almost always available in these halls, while rare professions relied on luck. Like Song Jian, who hardly ever saw his mentor, learning skills was much more challenging than for common professions. However, joining a sect was different, it was like gaining another layer of identity, or even a second profession. After joining a sect, by completing sect missions and earning sect contributions, one could gradually raise their rank within the sect and learn the martial arts of the sect. And the skills learned from the sect do not conflict with ones own professional skills, and may even complement each other, with the effect being absolutely greater than the sum of its parts. When I was on a quest, I saved an inner disciple of the Hanhai Sect, who gave me a Hanhai Sect token. After passing an assessment, I became an outer disciple of the Hanhai Sect! Lin Tianhai said with a laugh while rubbing his nose: However, I joined the Hanhai Sect quite early, at around level twenty, and now Im already an inner disciple. With another three thousand sect contributions, I can upgrade to elite disciple, and then Ill be able to learn golden-quality skills For ordinary players, golden-quality skills are an unattainable dream. In the auction house, a book of golden-quality skills can sell for at least a million. And in the sect, you only need a certain amount of sect contributions to exchange for them, which is definitely a pleasant surprise for ordinary players. It seems that in the future, many players will join such sects Song Jian thought to himself. Brother Song, I see that the senior brother takes good care of you, and it seems he wants to invite you to join the Hanhai Sect! Lin Tianhai whispered, With the senior brothers recommendation, maybe you could become an inner disciple of the Hanhai Sect straight away! To become an inner sect disciple was, in Lin Tianhais view, a huge leap. It had taken him over a year to progress from an outer to an inner disciple. Whenever he thought of the tedious tasks he had to do every day as an outer disciple, Lin Tianhai couldnt help but shudder. It was far more exhausting than leveling up by fighting monsters, but the rewards were substantial, which is why he had managed to level up to fifty-five quite quicklyCit was painful yet joyful. Song Jian gave a faint smile and shook his head. He had no intention of joining the Hanhai Sect. Not to mention completing the quest, the sheer size of the Hanhai Sect couldnt compare to the Imperial Sword Sect. The Hanhai Sect merely occupied a few mountains near the East Sea, while the Imperial Sword Sect occupied an entire semi-dimensional planeCthe two were not of the same caliber at all and couldnt be compared. Moreover, if he joined the Hanhai Sect, he wouldnt be able to carry out subsequent quests to enter the Imperial Sword Sect, as the game wouldnt allow him to join two sects at the same time. Under the guidance of Hanhai Sect disciples, Song Jian avoided many detours. Two days later, he arrived on a deserted island along with the people of the Hanhai Sect. This island was not large, only about a dozen square kilometers. There was a small tropical forest in the center of the island, and the surrounding areas were all towering rock walls and reefs, with a strip of beach only on the southeast side. This is the place; everyone rest here for a few days. Though the entrance to the Mirage City shifts each time, it wont be too far from this island, so well have enough time to get there when it appears! Guo Mings face showed obvious signs of fatigue. After giving a few instructions, he sat down behind a rock near the beach to meditate and recover, while the others started setting up tents for temporary shelters. Song Jian looked around and saw that the beach of this deserted island was already occupied by many people who had arrived earlier. They were also sitting in small groups, talking in hushed voices. Those are disciples from other sects! Lin Tianhai whispered to Song Jian, See those wearing yellow robes? They are disciples of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, skilled in beast taming for combat. And those gathered around the bonfire are disciples of the Burning Sky Sect. And over there, with the long swords on their backs, are disciples of the Purifying Sword Sect. It is said that the Purifying Sword Sect is an offshoot of the Ancient Sword Sect, although Im not sure if thats true or not The Purifying Sword Sect? Song Jians interest was piqued, and he couldnt help but look towards where the Purifying Sword Sect disciples were gathered. Chapter 1142 - Chapter 1142 Chapter 1144 Jade Breast Fluid_1 Chapter 1142: Chapter 1144: Jade Breast Fluid_1 Chapter 1142: Chapter 1144: Jade Breast Fluid_1 Sensing Song Jians observation, one of the middle-aged men among them, who looked to be in his forties, suddenly stopped and turned his head to look towards Song Jian. Song Jian was startled inwardly; he had only been watching the other party for a moment and had already caused their perception to stir. It seemed that the strength of this middle-aged man had exceeded his expectations, he was at least at the level of a commanding boss. Song Jian revealed a slight smile on his face and nodded to the middle-aged man. The man glanced at Song Jian and swept his eyes over the disciples of the Hanhai Sect nearby, thinking Song Jian was one of them, he thought nothing of it, his lips curled slightly, and he turned his head away. Indeed, this Purifying Sword Sect, which inherited the Ancient Sword Sect, is not an easy sect to deal with! Song Jian thought to himself. By the way, have you heard of the Imperial Sword Sect? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Guo Ming frowned slightly, pondered for a while, then slowly shook his head and said, I havent heard of it. He added, The Hanhai Sect is just a third-rate small sect, we know some of the sects within a three thousand kilometer range, but beyond that, we know very little. Song Jian nodded. Compared with the Hanhai Sect, the Imperial Sword Sect was a colossal entity, yet very mysterious. Perhaps to avoid drawing the attention of the gods, they were especially low-profile, otherwise, they would not use a semi-dimensional plane as the sects base. Song Jian looked around and saw that the beach was already occupied by dozens of large and small sects. But apart from that middle-aged man from the Purifying Sword Sect and two other sects each with more than fifteen members who had individuals Song Jian was wary of, the strength of the others was about the same as the elite members of the City of Hope Alliance and did not catch Song Jians eye. Guo Ming was still explaining the precautions for entering the East Sea Mirage City to alliance juniors. Song Jian was somewhat bored. The island was not large, from a high point, he could almost see everything at a glance, and there wasnt much to explore. Surrounded on all sides by the sea, this made Song Jian suddenly feel somewhat bored. Just then, a delicate voice suddenly reached Song Jians ears, causing his heart to tighten. Young friend, you seem to be interested in the Imperial Sword Sect, would you care to come out for a meeting? Song Jian turned his head to look at the Hanhai Sect disciples nearby who were seriously listening to Guo Mings explanation. Even the person sitting next to him seemed to have not heard the voice, their face showing no sign of any unusual reaction. Is this secret sound transmission? Song Jians mind stirred, a skill he had only seen in martial arts novels, and now he was witnessing it in reality. If you agree, friend, please come to the forest behind here later, I am Qin Zhong, an elder of the Purifying Sword Sect. The voice rang in Song Jians ear again. Surprised, Song Jian looked over at the location of the Purifying Sword Sect. The middle-aged man who had noticed him earlier turned his head and exchanged a glance with him, a slight smile appearing on his face as he nodded at Song Jian. Soon, day turned to evening, and although everyone around was a sect disciple, flying over the sea for several days was also somewhat exhausting. Some sat cross-legged to recover their energy, while others went directly into their tents to sleep. Song Jian glanced around him, noticing that no one was paying attention, and then got up and walked towards the small forest behind him. As soon as he stepped into the forest, Song Jian saw a figure standing under a tree, the elder from the Purifying Sword Sect. You really are a trustworthy person! Qin Zhong brightened up when he saw Song Jian and said with a smile on his face. Ive seen the elder before! Song Jian imitated the salutation of the Hanhai Sect disciples, bowed to Qin Zhong, and spoke. Qin Zhongs face was full of kindness. He waved his hand and said, Theres no need for formalities. I just happened to overhear you mention the Imperial Sword Sect and was curious, so I invited you to meet. May I ask where you heard of the Imperial Sword Sect? Elder, I presume youve noticed that I am a god-blessed one! Song Jian smiled. He had not told the truth even to his professional mentor, so naturally, he was not going to be honest with this elder of the Purifying Sword Sect. Song Jian continued, I happened to receive a mission that allows me to enter the Imperial Sword Sect. If Im lucky, I might even become a disciple of the sect, so Ive been asking around for information about the Imperial Sword Sect. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ah, so thats how it is! The elder Qin Zhongs eyes lit up even more, looking at Song Jian as if he were beholding a peerless treasure. Your luck really is too good Qin Zhong couldnt help sighing, his eyes full of envy, and even a hint of jealousy in his heart, though he did not show it. Speaking of which, our Purifying Sword Sect and the Imperial Sword Sect both belong to the Ancient Sword Sect. Over ten thousand years ago, we were one family, but sadly, we lost contact hundreds of years ago Qin Zhongs face showed a shade of regret as he looked at Song Jian and said, With luck as good as yours, youll surely become a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect. If you do, our two sects should keep in touch more often in the future! Oh, I also have a bottle of Jade Breast Fluid here. Its nothing special, but it can condition the body and improve physical fitness. Consider it a token of our meeting, for you, young friend. Qin Zhong took out a small porcelain bottle about three inches high from his chest and handed it over to Song Jian. In my Purifying Sword Sect, we also have a third-level secret realm that opens once every hundred years, inside which are many treasures. This Jade Breast Fluid is one of them. If you become a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, you can come to our Purifying Sword Sect. The next opening is in ten years, and I shall strive to secure an entry spot for you! Qin Zhong said with a beaming smile. Ah, how can I accept this so casually, besides, Im not even sure I can become a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, I have no leads at the moment, how can I brazenly accept such a precious gift! Song Jian pretended to be flustered and waved his hands repeatedly. In truth, as soon as Qin Zhong took out the Jade Breast Fluid, Song Jian had quietly used his Eye of Insight on it to check its properties. The Jade Breast Fluid was an item infinitely better than the Attribute Fruit, and Song Jian became eager at a glance. Jade Breast Fluid (Gold), rarity, usage effect: After use, all attributes increase by 3 points, toughness by 5 points, lifespan by 10 years; Requirements: None. Usage note: This item is limited to one use per person; This is a treasure that one can only use once in their lifetime, I definitely cant miss out! Song Jian thought to himself. It was the first time he had seen an item that could extend lifespan. Although he was only in his twenties and had a long life ahead, who would think their life was too long? Ten years of lifespan is invaluable. Chapter 1143 - Chapter 1143 Chapter 1145 East Sea Mirage City_1 Chapter 1143: Chapter 1145: East Sea Mirage City_1 Chapter 1143: Chapter 1145: East Sea Mirage City_1 Qin Zhong looked at Song Jians eager appearance, couldnt help but laugh heartily, and stuffed the Jade Breast Fluid into Song Jians hands with a smile, This Jade Breast Fluid isnt considered an extraordinary treasure. In the sects secret realm, there are many similar treasures, and countless ones that are even better. As long as one is lucky, they can be found. Actually, when Qin Zhong took out the Jade Breast Fluid, his heart bled. Such a treasure, even for him, an elder of the Purifying Sword Sect, was extremely precious. He looked to be only in his forties, but in reality was already past sixty. Although he had made progress in his cultivation and didnt have the lifespan of an ordinary person, as mentioned before, who would complain about having a life that was too long? Such a bottle of Jade Breast Fluid was also something he had managed to exchange for with great difficulty. Indeed, the sects secret realm was full of treasures, but the dangers were also numerous. Just for this one bottle of Jade Breast Fluid, three disciples from the inner gate of the Purifying Sword Sect had been lost. Now, to use it as a gift upon first meeting, Qin Zhong naturally felt extremely reluctant to part with it. However, for someone about to become a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, Qin Zhong naturally did not hesitate to forge a good relationship with him. If he could establish a connection with the Imperial Sword Sect through him, what kind of treasures would he not be able to obtain in the future? Although both the Purifying Sword Sect and the Imperial Sword Sect inherited from the Ancient Sword Sect, Qin Zhong was well aware of the huge gap between them. It was as if one was merely an ordinary martial arts sect, while the other was a cultivator sect capable of reaching immortality, which werent on the same level at all. Since thats the case, then I must thank Elder Qin. If I really do become a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, I will definitely visit the Purifying Sword Sect and meet with the elder! Song Jian said respectfully as he accepted the Jade Breast Fluid. Good, good! Qin Zhong stroked his beard, looking at Song Jian as if he were watching his own junior, This trip to East Sea Mirage City, if you encounter any troubles, feel free to use my name. In the Mirage City, I still have some modest influence. Thank you, Elder! Song Jian expressed his gratitude. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After chatting idly for a while longer, the two separated. Qin Zhong returned to the Purifying Sword Sects camp, while Song Jian was somewhat eager to gulp down the Jade Breast Fluid. An increase in all attributes by three points, equivalent to over a dozen Attribute Fruits. Even now, the price of Attribute Fruits remained high and were not something ordinary players could casually enjoy. Song Jian had just increased all his attributes by three points; if other players knew about this, they would probably be green with envy. A faint bitter taste spread in his mouth, similar to that of bitter almonds. The cool Jade Breast Fluid entered his mouth and seemed to have a will of its own as it flowed down the throat without any waste. It settled in the stomach, and Song Jian could feel a gentle warmth spreading from the stomach throughout his limbs and body. In a short while, he was reinvigorated, and the fatigue from continuous flying over the sea was swept away, with his attributes slowly increasing. Toughness, like will and knowledge, was a secondary attribute. It could enhance the bodys physical quality in all aspects and also reduce the likelihood of taking critical damage. It was considered the most effective in combat among the secondary attributes, with higher values always being better. As for lifespan, that went without saying. Song Jian wasnt one of those who could live for thousands or tens of thousands of years, so the pursuit of lifespan was etched into every cell of his body. The warm feeling lasted for a quarter of an hour before slowly fading away. Who would have thought the medicinal properties of the Jade Breast Fluid would be so mild, without even a hint of discomfort, Song Jian said, somewhat surprised. It was known that even consuming Attribute Fruits would produce a heart-rending pain, as if all the cells were being torn apart and then reformed. But after taking the Jade Breast Fluid, it was very gentle, causing no discomfort at all. After taking the Attribute Fruit, Song Jian returned to the campsite of the Hanhai Sect disciples. By then, an increasing number of people had arrived at the island, and in just two days, the population had surpassed three hundred. Song Jian even saw several large ships appearing nearby, with extravagantly dressed people sitting on them, chatting and laughing as if they were out for pleasure. Another day passed, and at noon, celestial music suddenly filled the sky. The soothing melody gave one the feeling of floating toward the heavens, and everyone excitedly stood up and looked in the direction from which the music came. Soon, above the ocean, within the mists, a city that flickered in and out of view appeared before their eyes, resembling a sea mirage from the real world. Guo Ming stood up and said to the others, Fellow apprentices, take out your Heavens Heart Orders and hold them in your hands. Without the Heavens Heart Order, you cannot enter the Mirage City. Quickly, Song Jian saw people from the large ships in the sea and from the small island he was on, flying toward the city within the mists. Elder Qin Zhong of the Purifying Sword Sect clasped his hands towards Song Jian, then with a raise of his right hand, a palm-sized jade boat appeared in the palm, which he threw into the air. It instantly transformed into a small boat over five meters long, suspended mid-air. The three Purifying Sword Sect members jumped onto the boat, and the jade vessel swiftly flew towards the sky. Fellow apprentices, Brother Song, lets go too. We only have fifteen minutes, so we must hurry, Guo Ming said with a smile. Many thanks to Brother Guo for all the care along the way! Song Jian clasped his hands and responded with a smile. Guo Ming laughed heartily and nodded at Song Jian, leading the way to the East Sea Mirage City. The other disciples of the Hanhai Sect also paid their respects to Song Jian before closely following behind Guo Ming. Song Jian dared not delay. He took out the Heavens Heart Order and held it in his hand. With a thought, the steel wings unfolded. With a shake of his wings, he shot towards the East Sea Mirage City within the distant mist like a bolt of lightning. In a short while, Song Jian entered the thin layer of clouds. The city ahead was somewhat blurred, as if veiled by a layer of sheer mist. At that moment, the Heavens Heart Order in his hand suddenly burst into light, and Song Jian felt as though he was being pulled forward by a suction force. Releasing control, Song Jian allowed the pulling force to carry him onwards. In no time at all, he felt himself passing through a damp membrane and instantly arrived at another location. When Song Jians feet touched solid ground, he found himself standing on a street over five meters wide, lined on both sides with all kinds of shops. Is this the East Sea Mirage City? Song Jian looked at the bustling scene before him, murmuring to himself. Just then, Song Jian felt a vibration in his inventory. Opening it, he saw that the Stone of Sharpness, which could sense the Sword Immortal armor set, had begun to tremble violently. Chapter 1144 - Chapter 1144 Chapter 1146 Jade Marrow Wine_1 Chapter 1144: Chapter 1146: Jade Marrow Wine_1 Chapter 1144: Chapter 1146: Jade Marrow Wine_1 Sword Immortal Set? Song Jians eyes instantly lit up. He hadnt expected that the East Sea Mirage City would also have a Sword Immortal Set; this revelation gave him a feeling of unexpected joy. It was just a pity that the response of the Stone of Sharpness did not pinpoint an exact location, only a general range. Thus, to find the Sword Immortal Set within this mirage city was probably going to take considerable effort. The East Sea Mirage City looked like a vast town, with four streets, each over five meters wide, set straight and horizontally, dividing the town into several areas, each selling different items. The most precious items were on sale in the nine-story building at the towns center. On the last day the East Sea Mirage City was open, an auction would be held there. At that time, the auction would unveil a collection of rare treasures, and any rich attendee would feel poor in its presence. Having wandered the East Sea Mirage City for an entire day without visiting all the shops, Song Jian had seen some nice items but still hadnt found a shop selling flying swords, which somewhat frustrated him. As for the Sword Immortal Set, there was no trace to be found, not a single clue. He could only use the vibration of the Stone of Sharpness to infer that the Sword Immortal Set should be in the central area of the mirage city. His gaze couldnt help but turn towards the nine-story building, which was still closed and seemed rather quiet at the moment. The Sword Immortal Set, such an exquisite equipment, probably will only appear on the last day at the auction, Song Jian thought quietly, Well, I should first go buy the Jade Marrow Wine that my teacher needs. The East Sea Mirage City was open for a week, giving him plenty of time to pick items to his liking. Following the route given by his teacher Duan Jian, Song Jian arrived at a secluded alley in the southwest corner of the East Sea Mirage City. The alley was deep and nearly devoid of people, surrounded by walls without a shop in sight. Who would open a shop here? They must have water in their brain Walking down the alley for over a hundred meters, he finally came upon a dilapidated sign at the end that read East Sea Flower House Inn C a shop did indeed exist here. The door of the shop was ajar, and it was very quiet inside. Song Jian pushed open the door, and the worn door let out a harsh screech as a semi-transparent figure suddenly appeared before him. Welcome! The floating apparition greeted Song Jian with a bow, smiling at him. Startled by the slightly pale ghost before him, Song Jian nearly summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, but he managed to resist the impulse upon hearing the greeting. Opening a shop in such a secluded place and having a ghost for a receptionist, the owners mind is definitely not normal! Song Jian couldnt help but internally criticize. Even if someone chanced upon this shop, they would likely be frightened away upon meeting the ghostly receptionist. I want to buy a bottle of Jade Marrow Wine! Song Jian said expressionlessly. He didnt even feel like browsing the shop; he just wanted to buy the wine and leave. Jade Marrow Wine? The ghost seemed surprised, sizing up Song Jian before reluctantly asking, Excuse me, sir, are you purchasing the Jade Marrow Wine for yourself? Song Jian frowned slightly and asked, Why do you care whether Im buying it for myself or for someone else? Do you even know how to do business? My apologies, sir. If it were any other item, I wouldnt have hesitated but with Jade Marrow Wine The ghostly shopkeeper looked troubled. Who, who is buying Jade Marrow Wine? Is it that bastard, how dare he show his face here? Wheres my forty-meter long cleaver? An irate female voice descended from the second floor of the shop, followed by a thump thump thump of footsteps coming downstairs, and a woman dressed in a floral garment rushed down. Damn it, I knew it couldnt be so easy Song Jians complexion immediately turned sour as he looked up at the woman approaching. This woman appeared to be about thirty years old, with a melon-seed-shaped face and a pair of large eyes brimming with anger. A mole was visible near the corner of a mouth, and her long ponytail swung with each step she took. Song Jian even caught a glint of metal reflecting within her ponytail. She wore a floral cloth shirt on her upper body and rough cloth trousers on her lower. She looked just like a village woman, but the aura emanating from her was definitely not something a village woman would possess. Upon seeing Song Jian, the woman paused, seemingly surprised, and stared at Song Jian, asking, Are you here to buy Jade Marrow Wine? Yes! Song Jian nodded. Heh, why didnt Duan Jian come himself? The woman sneered. Song Jian was at a loss for words, grumbling to himself, Could it be that this Jade Marrow Wine is specially prepared for the master? Otherwise, why would she know its for the master as soon as I asked about Jade Marrow Wine? What Duan Jian? Confusion spread across Song Jians face as he shook his head, I just heard that Jade Marrow Wine is a treasure that can improve ones physical constitution, so I wanted to buy a bottle to try The womans face showed impatience as she waved her hand at Song Jian, saying, I dont care where you heard about Jade Marrow Wine, its not something you can drink. Its more poisonous than potent poison to ordinary people. You wouldnt just get sick from taking a sip, even a single drop could cause severe internal damage. Leave now, and dont interfere with my business! Song Jian looked around and thought to himself, Can your business even be further hindered? As the woman turned, looking somewhat disappointed and preparing to go upstairs, Song Jian quickly called out, Even if its poison, Ill still buy a bottle. Boss, I can just not drink it after buying it, right? The woman stopped in her tracks, turned around, a hint of a smile on her lips, and stared at Song Jian, asking, You want to buy it even if its poison? Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian gritted his teeth and said, I want to buy it! Who told you about this? the woman pressed on. Rumors in the marketplace, Ive forgotten who mentioned it Song Jian shook his head. This wine is expensive! the woman slowly walked towards Song Jian. How expensive? Theres always a price, right? Song Jian asked. Heh, you cant afford it! The woman laughed coldly, However, if you complete a task for me, I will give you this bottle of Jade Marrow Wine as a reward. Isnt that the best deal for a god-blessed one? A mission, what mission? Song Jian wasnt surprised that the woman recognized his blessed status, as he could sense a vast presence of a strong individual from her, at least that of a peak third-order combat power being. Go and kill a man named Duan Jian for me, bring me his head, and this bottle of Jade Marrow Wine is yours, the woman approached Song Jian and said through gritted teeth. Song Jians expression changed immediately, looking at the woman in front of him, a wry smile emerged on his face. Thank you Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1145 - Chapter 1145 Chapter 1147 Flying Sword_1 Chapter 1145: Chapter 1147 Flying Sword_1 Chapter 1145: Chapter 1147 Flying Sword_1 Boss, to be honest, Duan Jian is my mentor; it was he who sent me here to buy Jade Marrow Wine Song Jian sighed as he spoke. Since the other party had already guessed it, there was no need for him to pretend otherwise. If he couldnt buy the wine, it wouldnt be Song Jians fault. Hmph, I knew it was that bastard, coward, liar, scum A string of curses spilled out of the womans mouth, her face full of rage. Her aura, as deep as an abyss, surged out wave after wave. Even Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back. This nearly tangible aura made standing next to the woman feel suffocating to Song Jian. After a long while, the woman finally stopped, having vented all her anger. She gasped for air and slammed her palm onto the counter. Suddenly, a clear palm print appeared on the hard surface of the counter, its edges smooth as if stamped with a mold. What are you to him? The womans eyes were like daggers as she glared at Song Jian. I, I learned some skills from following him; you could say hes my skills mentor Song Jian said cautiously, realizing that the woman, with her full aura released, was even more terrifying than any King Level BOSS he had encountered before. So you mean to say, youre his apprentice? The woman stared at Song Jian and sneered, Have you heard the phrase, like father, like son no, thats not it, A master and student are like father and son no, I mean, debts must be paid heavens Bang! Furiously, the woman smashed her palm against the counter again and said to Song Jian, The debt that bastard owes me has now fallen onto your head, kid! Dont be hasty, take your time. If I can do it, Ill definitely help you, Song Jian hurried to appease her, as long as you sell me the Jade Marrow Wine! Hmph, do you know what Jade Marrow Wine is used for? Its used for tempering Sword Qi! The woman said with disdain, giving Song Jian a glance: This bottle of wine, this bottle The woman seemed to recall something sad and distressing. Her eyes reddened instantly, and after a moment of silence, she took out a small jade bottle from her bosom and handed it to Song Jian with a sigh, walking towards the stairs with a look of desolation. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How much for this? Song Jian called to the womans retreating figure. Go back and tell that bastard that I, Lady Yufeng, never want to see him again! the woman said through gritted teeth. Song Jian watched as Lady Yufeng disappeared on the second floor and then glanced at the Jade Marrow Wine in his hand, sighing inwardly. Holding the Jade Marrow Wine, Song Jian turned to leave the shop. Having secured the item without spending a penny was a good thing for him. However, there might be serious consequences for his mentor, Duan Jian. As for future issues, they had nothing to do with Song Jian anymore. With the Jade Marrow Wine in hand, what remained were the flying sword and the Sword Immortals outfit. However, East Sea Mirage City was simply too vast. Even after a day of wandering, Song Jian hadnt been able to visit every shop, and the people in the mirage wouldnt share any information about items not sold by their own shops, which left Song Jian feeling quite helpless. Song Jian walked down the street towards an inn he had passed earlier. Along the way, a group of excited people came towards him, discussing and laughing loudly as they walked. Senior brother is truly deserving of his reputation, winning three matches in a row. If it werent for the exhaustion of his spiritual power, he could have won at least one more match! More than that. If it werent for that bastards sneak attack with a hidden weapon in the third match, senior brother wouldnt have had to use the Screen Closing Moon move, and he could have retained a third of his spiritual energy Hmph, those demon brats from Abyssal Hell, their vile conduct is precisely what theyre best at, arent sneak attacks and tricks their specialty However, the reward for ten consecutive victories really is tempting, huh? Just, that epic sword among them is a bit strangeCwhy doesnt it have a hilt? Idiot, thats a flying sword! Do you understand what a flying sword is? One that you can stand on and fly through the air with A flying sword, so such things really exist. I thought they were just legends Song Jian was startled, the words flying sword seemed almost magical as they drilled into his ears. Furthermore, ever since the start of the Abyss invasion storyline, he had been particularly sensitive to the term Abyssal Hell. Hearing this group of people discussing Abyssal Hell and flying swords made him curious; he stepped forward and stopped several people, bowing with his hands folded in front of him: Gentlemen, I am Song Jian, greetings! A middle-aged man dressed in a tight outfit, with a long sabre on his back, sized up Song Jian and returned the bow with a greeting: May I know what reason the young brother has for stopping me and my brothers? I heard you mention just now the spawn of Abyssal Hell, Song Jian said earnestly, The city where I reside is currently suffering from the invasion of Abyssal creatures, so I have a particular hatred for them. May I know where you have encountered the creatures of Abyssal Hell? Upon hearing Song Jians words, the faces of the group became much more amiable. The man in the lead laughed and said, Young brother looks like its your first time at the East Sea Mirage, just follow this street straight on for about five hundred meters and turn left. Theres a large courtyard there; thats actually a combat arena. Anyone can enter the arena to duel. If you can achieve ten consecutive wins, youll get a very generous reward. If you want to give those Abyssal Hell spawn trouble, you might want to check it out! Thank you for the information! Song Jian thanked them and was about to head to the combat arena when he noticed a look of hesitation cross the face of the lead man, who then said, Young brother, the arena is said to have backing from Abyssal Hell, and behind it stands an Abyssal Demon King. If you go there, its best to follow the rules and not cause trouble. After all, every fight is guarded by warriors of the Demon Clan from Hell, and if you have the skill, you can kill them in the ring! An Abyssal Demon King? Song Jian was taken aback and quickly bowed again to show his thanks: Thank you for the reminder, brother, I understand. Watching Song Jians retreating back, Li Qi stroked his chin and stood in place with a thoughtful look. A disciple next to him nudged Li Qi and asked, Senior brother, why arent we moving? Fellow disciples, although that person looks young, he has considerable strength. It seems hes going to the arena to stir up trouble. Since were free anyway, why not join in the fun together? Li Qi suggested with a smile. Senior brother, the guy looked to be only in his twenties, with second-tier Combat Power at best. How is that considerable strength? A disciple questioned discontentedly, Any of us could be stronger than him, right? Senior brother, arent you being too generous with your praise and undermining our own prestige? Humph, Id say those moves of yours are just for blowing off steam Li Qi snorted and said, That mans aura is concentrated, firm as steel. Hes like an unsheathed treasured sword. Standing next to him, I could feel the sharp Sword Intent radiating from him. Hes not as simple as you imagine! If thats the case, lets follow our senior brother and go enjoy the spectacle. We can also cheer on the young brother. Anyway, I find those creatures from the Abyssal Demon Clan quite displeasing. It would be satisfying to have this young brother slaughter a few more of them! Lets go, lets go together Li Qi burst into laughter and, leading his fellow disciples, turned his head towards the combat arena they had just left. Thanks to Heavens Wrath Seal of Punishment for the 100 starting coins as a reward~ Chapter 1146 - Chapter 1146 Chapter 1148 Duel Arena_1 Chapter 1146: Chapter 1148: Duel Arena_1 Chapter 1146: Chapter 1148: Duel Arena_1 Song Jian quickly arrived at the entrance of a manor, which was extremely large in acreage, at least not smaller than the temples of the gods in the City of Hope. The gates of the manor were open, suggesting that anyone could enter. Song Jian only stood at the entrance for a short while before he saw two groups of people entering and leaving the estate. Esteemed devotee, welcome to Flame Manor! A man clad in a tailcoat and gold-framed glasses, who seemed refined and cultured, bowed slightly toward Song Jian, smiling. This man appeared somewhat frail in stature. Whether it was his posture or the angle of his bow, everything about him demonstrated that he was an excellent manor butler. Anyone would have a favorable impression of this butler who always stood at the entrance, greeting the guests. Every person entering or leaving would politely smile and return the greeting. However, Song Jian sensed a strong whiff of the Abyss from the man, seeing him as nothing but an Abyssal demon in human skin, emitting the odor of sulfurous flames. With a faint smile directed at the man, Song Jian stepped toward the interior of the manor. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, the butlers face gradually darkened. Pressing a wireless earpiece to his ear, he whispered a few words before letting out a cold laugh and withdrawing his gaze. Although Song Jian didnt look back, he still felt a piercing gaze like a needle at his back, and couldnt help but snicker inwardly, It seems they have noticed my standing with the Abyssal Hell faction! Having come from Abyssal Hell, Song Jians reputation with the Abyssal Hell faction was forever locked in hate. Any sentient being of the Abyss that saw Song Jian would initiate an attack. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This caused the butler, who had Abyssal heritage, to feel intense disgust towards Song Jian. However, due to his responsibilities, he couldnt possibly attack a guest at the entrance of the manor, so he contacted people inside the manor to keep an eye on Song Jian. Walking down a stone-paved path flanked by uniquely pruned green garden plants, which looked somewhat peculiar, Song Jian saw them as blazing flames, spewing streams of lava and rivers of molten rock that spanned across the entire Abyssal Hell, only now portrayed by the green plants of the garden, devoid of any Abyssal atmosphere. Esteemed guest, are you here for the dueling grounds or for some leisure and relaxation? Accompanying the crowd, Song Jian arrived at a manor castle and was immediately greeted by a petite girl with horns on her head. Song Jian noticed that no one was receiving the other guests, suggesting that his presence was somewhat special. Of course, Im here for the challenge at the dueling grounds! Song Jian laughed heartily. His visit was partly for the flying sword, but also to seek trouble in Abyssal Hell. Ideally, he wanted to provoke the Abyssal Demon King to show himself. The eight great Abyssal Demon Kings had long since fallen, but as the Abyssal invasion story had already unfolded, there must already be a new Abyssal Demon King in Abyssal Hell. However, the number of Abyssal Demon Kings at the moment remained unknown. Brave warrior of the Human Race, please follow me. We will arrange for you to enter the arena promptly. Your appearance will surely fill the dueling grounds with cheers and screams! The girl, with Abyssal Succubus heritage, giggled, her eyes gleaming maliciously as she looked at Song Jian. In her minds eye, she pictured a scene of Song Jian being torn to shreds by demons in the dueling grounds, screaming in agony as he met his grisly end. In the surveillance room of Manor Castle, a group of individuals exuded an aura of black abyss, their faces revealing a cat-toying-with-mouse expression as they watched Song Jians figure on the screen. Hes just a newbie whos stepped into level sixty, completely oblivious to his own limits. Let the Skull Crusher enter the first match and tell him, if he lets this kid die too quickly, theres no meat for him tonight! said a middle-aged man with a dark red complexion, licking his sharp fangs and chuckling sinisterly. Level doesnt represent everything; take a close look at his equipmentCits quite extraordinary, and he even has several epic items. This human isnt as simple as he appears Another man wearing glasses pushed them up the bridge of his nose and spoke softly. Through the front of the glasses, one could see that the man had a pair of azure eyes, but in truth, behind the lenses were eyes filled with a dark red bloodthirsty gleam. Are you suggesting the Skull Crusher wont be able to finish off this kid? The man with the dark red complexion turned his sullen face and stared at him intently. Manager Mar, I meant no offense! the bespectacled man quickly bowed and said, Im merely analyzing the strength of our current enemy. Those who dare to enter Flame Manor alone are not simple characters Mar was a manager of the manor. He stared at the man with the glasses intently for a solid ten seconds before snorting through his nose, Hmph, you make a fair point. However, well still send out the Skull Crusher for the first match. Even if he fails, it will be a test of this fellows mettle! This time, the man with the glasses didnt speak but simply bowed slightly in agreement. As he lowered his head, a hint of mockery flashed in the depths of his eyes. Arrange for this human to go up next. Im somewhat impatient to see the Skull Crusher smash his head to bits! Manager Mars eyes shone with a bloodthirsty glint as he licked his lips in excitement. A hesitation showed on the face of another man nearby as if he wanted to say something, but he ended up merely nodding and quietly started making arrangements through his headset. Soon Song Jian was taken to an underground plaza within the castle. In the center of the plaza was a huge arena over thirty meters long and wide, made entirely of hard obsidian, with sturdy protection all around. Above the arena, a rust-stained iron cage loomed, ready to be lowered at any moment. Around the arena stood dozens of silent people, their faces expressionless as they watched the battle unfold, only occasionally whispering to their peers, nothing like the blood-pumping, raucous atmosphere of a fighting pit. Isnt it a bit too quiet here? Song Jian laughed. A young girl with Abyssal Succubus ancestry showed a touch of embarrassment and spoke softly, These spectators are actually potential contestants. They are here for the rich consecutive victory rewards, not for pleasure. If you wish to relax and enjoy yourself, sir, Flame Manor indeed has many enjoyable places We even have hot springs. Soaking in the sulfur springs will certainly help you relax every muscle! Oh, is that so? Well then Song Jians face showed interest, as if he was considering changing his mind to enjoy the hot springs first. At that moment, the girls expression changed drastically as Manager Mars loud rebuke came through her earpiece. Shortly after, she began to tremble slightly and quickly grabbed Song Jians arm, forcing a smile onto her face. Esteemed guest, you can visit the hot springs anytime, but the rewards for consecutive victories in the arena change daily. Todays rewards are the most generous in recent times, with five epic items included. If you can win ten consecutive matches, you can choose any one of those items to take with you Thank you to Uncle So Sleepy for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1147 - Chapter 1147 Chapter 1149 Skull Crusher_1 Chapter 1147: Chapter 1149: Skull Crusher_1 Chapter 1147: Chapter 1149: Skull Crusher_1 Song Jians face lit up with a smile, and he nodded at the young girl, saying, In that case, it wouldnt be too late to go to the hot spring after I win ten consecutive battles! The girl let out a sigh of relief, finally able to settle her heart back in her stomach. If Song Jian had insisted on going to the hot springs, her end would have been incredibly miserable. Just then, an Abyssal demon with a microphone and black flames burning on its body stood in the center of the arena, with a corpse lying at its feet. This was a challenger who wanted to achieve a winning streak, but unfortunately, he had only lasted two rounds before his opponent smashed half of his body. The arena at that moment was filled with a thick smell of blood, but the Abyssal demon that stepped up seemed to enjoy the scent. Standing in front of the corpse, it took a deep breath with an intoxicated look on its face. Its expression made the surrounding spectators very unhappy, with each face turning as dark and terrible as can be. Fortunately, this Abyssal demon still had some sense and did not continue to provoke the psychological limits of the surrounding audience. Ladies and gentlemen, contenders, the next battle is about to begin! the Abyssal demon scanned the people crowding around the arena, its ferocious face revealing a hint of a cold smile. The next battle will see a new challenger taking the stage, and his opponent will be a warlord from Abyssal Hell, Skulcrusher! the Abyssal demon roared, looking quite excited. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Skulcrusher? Is Skulcrusher entering the first match? a spectator exclaimed in surprise, murmuring among themselves. Looks like its another challenger being targeted by the Abyssal demons. A warlord from Abyssal Hell could well serve as the guardian of the fifth or even the sixth match! Hmph, last time Skulcrusher was the guardian of the seventh match. Its Flame Hammer skill can unleash the power equivalent to a medium-sized missile! Respected guest, you may enter the arena now. The next match will be your battle! the succubus said with a smile plastered all over her face. Song Jian merely smiled slightly without speaking and with a push off his feet, his figure shot towards the center of the arena like an arrow and landed firmly on the stage. At that moment, Li Qi, accompanied by several apprentices, had entered the colosseum. Seeing Song Jian leap onto the platform, Li Qis eyes showed a hint of confusion. Weird, how come he got arranged for a battle as soon as he arrived? Normally, newcomers have to wait for at least three battles before they get a chance to fight, Li Qi muttered under his breath. Senior brother, look quickly, his opponent is actually Skulcrusher! An apprentice next to him tugged on Li Qis sleeve, shouting in surprise. What? Skulcrusher? How is this possible, this is only his first match! Li Qi stared, dumbfounded, as a massive figure appeared in the arena. This was an Abyssal demon that stood over three meters tall, its body covered with dark red scales, looking like a humanoid lizard walking upright. Its entire body was clad in heavy chainmail armor, including its thick tail, which was tied with a chain ball bristling with spikes. With every step it took, the ground trembled slightly. The total weight of the demon along with its armor exceeded ten tons, making it look like a moving steel fortress! In the right hand of this Abyssal demon, it held a steel flail over three meters long, which created a series of low sonic booms through the air when swung. An average person would hardly hope to leave behind a whole corpse if hit even once. Humans, fresh food! Skulcrusher, the Abyssal demon, charged to the center of the arena, grabbed the human corpse left from the previous battle, and stuffed it into its gaping maw. Watching the abyssal demon devour the corpse of the defeated in front of so many people ignited the fury of the spectators around the arena. They all began swearing loudly. Song Jians complexion turned particularly ugly. He knew this was the opponents way of increasing psychological pressure, making those who saw the devoured corpse imagine themselves in the same situation. If they lost, they would likely face the same fate. Considering the scene before them and then their own potential fate, probably nine out of ten people would be filled with fear, and their combat moves would be tentative and restrained. But at that moment, Song Jian felt nothing but rage. He didnt wait for the so-called referee to start the match; he just raised his right hand and summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, charging straight at the Skull Breaker. In the surveillance room, the man with glasses saw Song Jian summoning a long sword from his body, his complexion changed abruptly. He opened his mouth as if to say something but paused for a few seconds, turning his attention to Manager Mar. The corners of his mouth curved slightly, and he stroked his chin, regaining his composure. As Song Jian rushed toward him, the Skull Breakers eyes flashed with cunning. He threw the battered corpse in his hand directly at Song Jian. Being of the same kind, Song Jian would certainly not slash the battered corpse with his sword. He could only dodge, thus giving the initiative back to the Skull Breaker. Confident in his steel flail, the Skull Breaker believed he could overwhelm his opponent with a barrage of attacks, leaving Song Jian powerless and eventually smashing his head. However, just as the Skull Breaker was swinging his flail, ready to deal Song Jian a heavy blow, Song Jians body suddenly moved through its solid state, becoming translucent in soul form. Activating the ability Soul Wander, he could pass through any obstacles for three seconds, and to gain the upper hand, he had employed the skill right from the start. What is this? The Skull Breaker hesitated, a look of confusion in his eyes. Clearly, it had never seen a skill like this before, but its fighting instincts didnt allow it to retreat. Instead, it roared and swung its steel flail, smashing it towards Song Jian with fury. Song Jian didnt dodge or flinch. He thrust the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand like lightning towards the Skull Breakers chest. The steel flail passed through Song Jians translucent figure as if it had hit air, feeling no resistance at all. Just as the Skull Breaker felt perplexed, a sharp pain suddenly pierced its chest. Looking down, it saw the sharp sword had pierced through its heavy scales and even its heart, with half the blade protruding from its back. Song Jian had stabbed through the Skull Breakers heart, and without pausing, his body followed the thrust of the Sky-breaking Sword, passing through the Skull Breakers body. The three seconds passed, and Song Jian was still in his soul form, though no longer able to freely pass through obstacles. Even so, in this soul state, he was immune to all damage except soul attacks. The Skull Breaker, lacking the ability to attack the soul, could only frantically and ineffectively swing its steel flail at Song Jian. Meanwhile, Song Jian, like a bolt of lightning, circled the Skull Breaker, sword in hand. Critical damage numbers floated up from the Skull Breakers head. Its Vitality Points drained away like floodwater breaking through a dam. Song Jians storm-like assault left the Skull Breaker with no chance to counter. As the Soul Wander skills brief duration came to an end, Song Jians figure solidified again. He stood quietly in the arena, while the massive body of the Skull Breaker knelt before him, the steel flail lying discarded. The Skull Breaker had now become a cold corpse. Song Jians right hand swung forcefully, and a curved arc flashed across the Skull Breakers neck. The large head soared into the air, the expression on its pallid face still one of disbelief. The entire arena fell silent, and everyone stared at Song Jian, dumbfounded, as the memory of his furious assault replayed in their minds. Chapter 1148 - Chapter 1148 Chapter 1150 Soul_1 Chapter 1148: Chapter 1150: Soul_1 Chapter 1148: Chapter 1150: Soul_1 Ten seconds! In just ten seconds, Song Jian had killed the level 60 Elite Level BOSS Skull Crusher without even using the Thousand Swords Art! Its widely known that, in the eyes of most game NPCs, divine protectors of the same level simply arent a match for BOSSes of that level. A Skull Crusher at level 60 taking on a level 61 divine protector would have a very high chance of winning. Even the NPCs who were spectating didnt believe Song Jian could defeat Skull Crusher, all shouting accusations of a fixCyet before their words had dropped, Song Jian slew Skull Crusher with a barrage of attacks like a violent storm. A spectator below the arena couldnt help but spit out, Damn, does it have to be that quick? I havent even had time to adjust my feelings yet! Inside the control room, everyone was dumbfounded; none dared to look at Manager Mar, but they all guessed that his expression must be priceless at that moment. Shortly afterward, Manager Mar flew into a rage, his shouts and curses filling the entire control room. Damn it! Send in the Destroyer, kill him, kill this pest from Abyssal Hell, this disgusting ant in dung Disdain flashed in Foxs eyes as he gently adjusted his glasses and spoke softly, My lord, perhaps this is precisely the public relations opportunity we need? Fox, what the hell is in your head Mar turned his head and began to curse the bespectacled man. But before he could finish, Fox suddenly said, Manager, the human souls provided to the lord have been dwindling recently. If this continues, the lord is likely to get angry Mars body stiffened as if he had realized something. He began to tremble slightly, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. , Fox, lets hear your thoughts! Mar threw himself back into his chair, closed his eyes as if contemplating, but in reality, his mind was filled with the image of a terrifying figure ablaze with black flames. Manager, we need to supply human souls to the lord, so we must attract more and more humans to challenge our guardians. However Fox pushed his glasses up and said, the number of challengers has been dropping recently, mostly because our guardians are so strong that few people want to challenge us anymore. Even after we increased the consecutive victory rewards, it still didnt have much effect! So what do you propose we do? Mar suddenly opened his eyes and said with a sneer, Are you saying its our fault that these challengers are weak? No, Manager! Fox shook his head and said, We should give them hope. For such a long time, hardly anyone has made it to the fifth round; most fall in the second or even the third round. This is the most important reason for the decrease in challengers I suggest A smile played on Foxs lips as he said, I suggest that in the future, we at least allow these challengers to win five, or even six rounds. As for challengers as strong as today, we should proceed gradually without arranging such strong opponents from the start. On one hand, this will drain his stamina, and on the other hand, it will give him and others the hope of winning ten times in a row. This illusion will bring us unexpected benefits in our later harvests! The most important thing is Fox glanced at Manager Mar and said, Such a powerful human, his soul will definitely please the master immensely! Mars eyes lit up, and he burst into loud laughter, Haha, thats right, thats right. The stronger the human, the more valuable his soul and the happier our master will be. Haha, lets do that. Youre in charge of arranging the next match, Fox. But dont mess it up at the end. If we cant harvest this humans soul, Im sure the master wont be pleased. Then, youll have to bear all the consequences yourself Fox stared at Mar, his expression turning somewhat gloomy, and he couldnt help but think to himself, What an old fox! Hehe, what does that have to do with me? Fox suddenly laughed and said, I merely made a suggestion. Whether to take it up is, of course, up to Manager Mar to decide. How would I have the authority to arrange matters in the arena? Fox might have agreed immediately to someone else, but the human on the monitor gave him an unfathomable impression. He killed a level sixty elite boss in just ten seconds and it seemed he hadnt used all his strength, undoubtedly holding back some trump cards. Such a person could definitely achieve ten victories. Even the real Abyssal Demon in the arena, the Destroyer, Fox felt, might not be a match for this human. This is one hot potato that the old fox wants to pass to me. Humph, how could that possibly happen Fox sneered inwardly. If youre unwilling, then Ill have to do it myself, but if this turns out well, I wont give you any credit, Manager Mar said with a cold sneer, turning around to arrange the upcoming fights with his walkie-talkie. Foxs face turned ashen. So Mar had been waiting for him here, not willing to give him even a bit of credit. His colleagues looked at Fox with sympathy, while his eyes were fixed on the figure standing in the arena on the monitor. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Human, the path has been laid out for you. Dont you dare disappoint me! Fox thought to himself. At that moment, after silence in the arena for over ten seconds, a thunderous cheer suddenly erupted. From merely several dozen people, their roaring cheers seemed to threaten to lift off the roof. That was amazing, just amazing! In only ten seconds, he took down the Skull Crusher. Senior brother, your judgment is indeed the best, recognizing the extraordinariness of this person at a glance Li Qi was also full of shock, and hearing the praise from his juniors, a faintly awkward smile appeared on his face, Ah, hehe, yes, yes. I saw his strength right away. Very good, very good! Li Qi clapped his hands and made an Im rooting for you gesture towards Song Jian on the stage, although his laughter and expressions were a bit exaggerated. Song Jian stood in the arena, and he could clearly feel that this Abyssal Demons soul seemed to have been sucked away by something, similar to how the Shattered Divine Realm absorbed the soul energy of dominion-level bosses to repair itself. They are deliberately creating slaughter to obtain high-quality souls! Song Jians face was as grim as could be, and he clenched the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. Thank you Starry Tears Early Summer for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1149 - Chapter 1149 Chapter 1151 Abyss Player_1 Chapter 1149: Chapter 1151 Abyss Player_1 Chapter 1149: Chapter 1151 Abyss Player_1 East Sea Mirage City, though only open for seven days, had long existed, just like the Doomsday Supermarket, randomly appearing at any location within the game. Hence, the battle arena within Flame Manor had claimed the lives of countless humans! If one had not encountered soul energy, they would be unaware that the souls of those who died in the arena had mysteriously vanished. To have ones soul scattered and perish along with ones path was probably the cruelest thing in the world. At that moment, the second gatekeeper appeared. Song Jian looked up to see a level seventy elite-level boss, an Abyss Demon. This Abyss Demon wasnt particularly large, standing just over a meter tall, resembling an oversized insect clad in a hard shell, its two front claws shimmering with a metallic sheen like curved scythes. Its two hind legs were thick and muscular, like gnarled roots of an old tree filled with power, and with a light leap, it landed in the center of the arena. Human, food The expression on the Abyss Demons face was fierce and carried a faint mocking tone as it gently swayed its front claws and spoke to Song Jian in a broken Common Tongue. Kill it, kill it! someone in the crowd suddenly shouted loudly, a furious expression on their face. His friend had been the human who was killed earlier, his mutilated body still lying at the edge of the arena, his eyes, now dull, wide open in a silent gaze, showing a lingering look of fear. Spurred by him, many NPCs in the crowd also began to shout. Cowardly, food The Abyss Demon looked down disdainfully at the crowd, then its figure burst into motion, leaving only an afterimage behind as it charged at Song Jian in an instant, almost as if it were teleporting. No sooner had Song Jians alertness been raised than he felt a strong force at his chest, and he was sent flying through the air! Midair, dazzling white light surrounded his body, and a gentle buzzing vibration sounded. The Abyss Demon, wielding its scythe-like front claws, slashed frantically around Song Jian, its speed so fast that the movements were almost invisible to the naked eye. Song Jians body was enveloped by layers of multicolored defensive light screens that blocked the Abyss Demons onslaught. In the short span of a few seconds in the air, the Abyss Demon unleashed dozens of strikes, breaking through the layers of defenses. When Song Jian hit the ground, having exhausted his defenses, the right claw of the Abyss creature plunged deep into his chest, a spurt of fresh blood sprayed out, and the cheers around the arena came to a sudden halt, as everyones eyes displayed shock and disappointment. Looking at the Abyss Demon again, a crack had opened up in the carapace on its back, and two pairs of wings thin as cicadas wings were vibrating, buzzing. These wings increased its speed by at least 120%, moving so fast that only a blur was left on the viewers retina, making its movements indiscernible. Food, die! The Abyss Demon stared at Song Jian, its gaunt cheeks twisting into a cruel smile. Song Jians left hand clamped down on the Abyss Demons wrist like iron tongs, preventing it from advancing further, while the Sky-breaking Sword in his right hand hacked fiercely at it. Clang, clang, clang~ Another series of rapid metallic collisions rang out as the Abyss Demons figure danced once more, spinning like a top in front of Song Jian, its front claws constantly striking the Sky-breaking Sword, sending forceful shocks that made his right hand go numb. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Spurt~ Another claw strike left two deep gashes, exposing bone on Song Jians right arm, as the Abyss Demon retreated swiftly, leaving a deep mark on the hard floor of the arena. It propped its left claw on the ground, leaning forward, bringing its right claw near its mouthparts, with tentacle-like feelers reaching out to lick the blood on the tips, a look of satisfaction on its face. Song Jians expression darkened as he willed a thought. Azure Dragon Sword Body, arise! A light shout rang out, and an azure dragon phantom emerged from Song Jians body. The sound of a dragons roar echoed over the fighting arena as the phantom took flight into the sky then plunged back down, coiling around Song Jians body. From afar, it appeared as if an azure dragon was protecting him. As the phantom of the azure dragon slowly vanished, the effects of the sword body persisted. Song Jians gaze locked onto the Abyss Demon, and with a raise of his left hand, a surge of gray energy shot towards the Abyss Demon. Withering Power! This was a special ability he possessed after unleashing the Azure Dragon Sword Body. Instinctively sensing the threat, the Abyss Demons cicada-like wings trembled, and its body quickly became blurry as it swiftly retreated backward. However, the gray aura, like a maggot in the bone, clung tightly to it, gaining speed. Within a few short seconds, the aura accelerated to a velocity that made it nearly impossible to dodge. The Abyss Demon felt as if it were ensnared by a mist, a mist that seemed alive, relentlessly burrowing into its flesh without causing any harm. Just as it started feeling puzzled, Song Jian, brandishing the Sky-breaking Sword, rushed towards it. The Abyss Demon sneered and swiped with its front claws to meet him. It found, however, that its body had suddenly become heavier, and its speed noticeably slowed. Clang, clang, clang, clang~ Another series of collision sounds rang out, and this time, Song Jian was no longer suppressed by the opponents speed. In a dozen rounds of combat, he gained the upper hand. Hiss, hiss, hiss, hiss~ The Abyss Demon became agitated, its attacks turning chaotic, filled with question marks as to why it had suddenly slowed down. The Sky-breaking Sword easily sliced open its hard carapace, drawing damage numbers exceeding five thousand that floated above the Abyss Demons head. Meanwhile, Song Jian seemed unfazed by the damage dealt to him, as both plunged into a frenzied exchange of blows. Just then, the doors to the combat square opened, and several players radiating black auras entered, turning their gaze towards the leitai. Huh, so someone else managed to enter East Sea Mirage City. Looks like there are quite a few capable people in this game! exclaimed a player with a three-inch horn on his forehead, looking at Song Jian in surprise. This guy looks somewhat familiar, like Ive seen him somewhere! Hes definitely a big shot. Guys, are you interested in taking him down? whispered a player with unusual tattoos around his eyes to his companions, a sly smile on his face. Heh, lets wait until he can come down from the leitai. I think hes about to die, hahaha! laughed a burly man wielding a long axe, his arms and neck exposed, displaying a layer of purple-black scales the size of fingernails. Why do I feel like its his opponent thats about to give out? said a player from the Demon Clan with a lizard-like tail, stroking his chin, as his tail flicked back and forth. At that moment, Song Jian on the leitai suddenly let out a furious roar. The Sky-breaking Sword burst with dazzling golden sword light and slashed at the quivering Abyss Demon facing him. Chapter 1150 - Chapter 1150 Chapter 1152 Flame Controller_1 Chapter 1150: Chapter 1152: Flame Controller_1 Chapter 1150: Chapter 1152: Flame Controller_1 Song Jian had been entangled with the abyssal demon before him for a while when he realized that once the opponents speed decreased, it wasnt as terrifying as hed imagined. His Sky-breaking Sword could easily penetrate the demons scaly defenses, and even ordinary attacks made the opponent feel unbearably overwhelmed. To Song Jian, the demons attacks were too rudimentary, merely flailing around with two curved sabers. Even without using the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian dominated the battle with an overwhelming posture. After probing the demons strength, Song Jian didnt want to waste any more time, especially since the Withering Power could only last for sixty seconds. The dazzling golden Sword Qi burst forth from the Sky-breaking Sword, and the phantom of the Azure Dragon surrounding Song Jian let out an angry roar. The abyssal demon was immediately struck by the violent Sword Qi, its body instantly cleaved into pieces that scattered across every corner of the arena. Song Jians chest rose and fell slightly as he turned his head and shouted towards the location of the surveillance room, Next! The few abyssal players who had been discussing Song Jian in a teasing tone below the arena were also stunned by his move, looking at him in disbelief. What was that technique just now? It feels like it had something special! Lin Dun gripped his battle axe, eager to give it a try. I dont know, but I know that energy was too violent, too sharp. If theres no defense head-on, even if I were to go up there, Id probably be torn to shreds Kai Ya shrugged his shoulders and touched the horn on his forehead with a look of fear in his eyes. Hmph, no matter how powerful he is, hes just a player of around level sixty. Cant we take him down? said a player with purple-black strange tattoos around his eyes, a cold light flickering in them. Apart from the whispers of these few abyssal players, the other human NPCs around them were cheering, standing below the platform and rooting for Song Jian. Although he had only passed two challenges, Song Jian had been dominating throughout, giving the human NPCs around him a sense of shared animosity. Soon, the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth abyssal demons came forward in succession, none of them Song Jians match, each dying miserably on the arena. Throughout, Song Jian never resorted to using the Thousand Swords Art against these abyssal demons. With every abyssal demon he killed, Song Jian could feel their souls mysteriously being sucked out of their bodies. Then they would drift to the sky above the arena and suddenly disappear, as if there was an invisible void portal above his head, directly absorbing the souls of the deceased abyssal demons. If I die here, my soul will probably be sucked away too. I wonder if the Enemy of Death God skill could still be triggered then? Song Jian thought to himself. Its already the seventh challenge. I think we can arrange for some formidable characters to come forward now Manager Mar glanced at Fox, seeking his suggestion, but Fox merely wore a smile, seemingly paying no attention to Manager Mars gaze and just quietly staring at the monitor. Seeing that Fox had no reaction, Manager Mar snorted and directly ordered an abyssal demon with strength not inferior to that of the Abyssal Destroyer to step into the arena. Suddenly, a black flame appeared on the arena, igniting out of thin air. Seeing this, several human NPCs erupted into exclamations. The Flame Controller, wielding the power to control fifth-level Abyssal Raging Flames. Its over, the divine follower is in danger now Hey, brother, be careful, his flames are dangerous. Dont let them burn you, or youll be in big trouble. Thats the Abyssal Raging Flame they claim never extinguishes! someone yelled from below the arena. Fifth-level Abyssal Raging Flames? Song Jian looked at the black flame on the arena, which had condensed into an abyssal demon with large bat wings behind it, and felt somewhat amused. He remembered the days when he had possessed the Book of the Abyss, during which he also controlled the power of the Abyssal Flames, and had spent a large amount of battle experience points to light up the skill tree within the Abyssal Flames. But alas, he was never an Abyss creature. In the Abyss Guardian Temple, the Book of the Abyss had been snatched away. An Abyss artifact cannot be thoroughly controlled by those outside of the Abyssal Hell; otherwise, this monster, with its mere control over level five Abyssal Raging Flame, would likely have no qualifications to stand before him wielding the Abyssal Raging Flame. Human, I quite appreciate you! said the Abyssal Raging Flame controller, cracking a smile with a mouth full of sharp teeth, which made his already fearsome face appear even more sinister. The fact that you defeated those trash before proves you have some strength. Youve earned my respect! said the Abyssal Raging Flame controller as he lifted his right hand, conjuring a black fireball in his palm that blazed fiercely. He sized up Song Jian and continued, I will burn your body to ashes and then offer your soul as a sacrifice to the great Abyssal Demon King! With that, a black fireball as large as a millstone condensed in his hand and flew towards Song Jian. Abyssal Fireball Spell cast instantly! This move, Song Jian had witnessed in the Abyssal Hell. It seemed like every spellcaster class from the Abyssal Hell knew this spell, but very few could cast it instantly. Song Jian tapped the ground with his foot, dodging the fireball like lightning as he charged towards the Abyssal Raging Flame controller. In dealing with spellcasters, Song Jian had a wealth of combat experience. If he could get in close, the power of these spellcasters would plummet significantly. And at that moment, six flames suddenly appeared out of nowhere around the Abyssal Raging Flame controller, swirling continuously. Seeing this, Song Jians eyes narrowed instantly. His Bone Shield skill and Moon Essence Wheel skill had effects similar to the opponents ability; both could automatically counterattack enemies entering their range. Boom! A loud boom erupted from behind him. The surface of the arena manifested a barrier composed of numerous hexagonal cells, clearly the defense mechanism reacting to the Abyssal Raging Flame controllers previous attack. Seeing the six defensive flames floating around the opponents body, Song Jians actions halted, and he casually slashed a Sword Qi towards the Abyssal Raging Flame controller. The Abyssal Raging Flame controller grinned, flinging his right hand out as a long sword ablaze with black Abyssal Flames materialized in his palm. Rather than retreating, the Abyssal Raging Flame controller roared and charged at Song Jian like a warrior. The six revolving Abyssal Flames around him began to morph, turning into long black swords, each three feet in length. Thump! One of the swords flew out from the side of the Abyssal Raging Flame controller as if it had its own will, clashing violently with the Sword Qi Song Jian had flung, spinning seven or eight meters away. It seemed at a disadvantage, but the sword, condensed from Abyssal Flames, was not damaged in the slightest and instead destroyed Song Jians casually emitted Sword Qi. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Abyssal Raging Flame controller didnt even glance at the sword that had been deflected. Instead, he leapt into the air, wielding the Flame Longsword in both hands, and struck ferociously at Song Jian. For a moment, the air around Song Jian became scorchingly hot, as if he was trapped in a huge steaming cage. Thank you to Bread84 for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1151 - Chapter 1151 Chapter 1153 Hidden Mission_1 Chapter 1151: Chapter 1153: Hidden Mission_1 Chapter 1151: Chapter 1153: Hidden Mission_1 ` Watching the Abyssal Raging Flame controller transformed into a close-combat magic warrior, Song Jians mouth curled into a wry smile, So what if you have melee capabilities? Youre just a level 65 lord-level boss With a quick rush forward, the Sky-breaking Sword in Song Jians hand shone with a golden blade light, like the fangs of a wild beast, and stabbed at the Abyssal Raging Flame controller from a bizarre angle. Boom! The two swords collided fiercely, and a great force pushed Song Jian back two steps, while the Abyssal Raging Flame controller was sent flying. However, in midair, the six black longswords surrounding the body of the Abyssal Raging Flame controller suddenly flew towards Song Jian, looking like six black meteors. For a moment, facing the six black longswords flying towards him, Song Jian suddenly felt the scene before him was somewhat familiar; this tactic of fighting outnumbered seemed like something he used to favor. With a flick of his right hand, five different colored sword shadows emerged around the Sky-breaking Sword. The shadows slowly solidified into five swords, each with different attributes. The five swords, now merged with the Sword Spirit, had all increased in rank. Under Song Jians control, the five swords rose into the air as if sticking to the Sky-breaking Sword. As the Sky-breaking Sword swung around, the five elemental swords changed positions continuously, clashing with the six black longswords. The five elemental swords sometimes fought independently against the black longswords, and sometimes they joined together to form a Sword Formation, keeping the six black longswords at bay. In an instant, sparks flashed continuously on the stage, all the swords moved at breakneck speeds, emitting sharp sounds as they sliced through the air, and it seemed like a battle could erupt in any corner of the stage at any moment. Song Jian had already charged in front of the Abyssal Raging Flame controller and in a blink of an eye, they had exchanged more than a dozen moves; Boom! With another strike, the Abyssal Raging Flame controller was slashed away, but as it flew back, clusters of dark red clouds began to gather above the stage. Your swordsmanship is really poor; dont play with swords anymore, try other weapons instead, Song Jian said casually. After the fight, the Abyssal controllers neck, chest, and other vital areas had all been pierced by Song Jian, and it was covered in blood, with more than a dozen wounds over a foot long each oozing blood. If it were an ordinary person who suffered such injuries, they would have been lying on the ground unable to get up, but the Abyssal Raging Flame controller was still jumping around as if the injuries were nothing. My body has already merged with the Abyssal Raging Flame; you cannot possibly kill me! the Abyssal Raging Flame controller gestured, and the six black longswords flew back to it, returning as six clusters of black flames that wrapped around its body. If youre happy, good for you! Song Jian sneered, and with a thought, he turned into a bolt of lightning and charged at the Abyssal Raging Flame controller. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! The Abyssal Raging Flame controllers face changed dramatically. It was casting a spell similar to a forbidden curse, and once the dark red clouds above were condensed, a doomsday meteor would cover the entire stage, bombarding it with fiery meteors for three whole minutes. No one could possibly survive such an attack! However, the spell took too long to cast, and it couldnt be interrupted, or it would easily fail. It had intended to use words to buy time, but it seemed that the opponent was not falling for it and instead rushed over with a skill. I cant let him get close! the Abyssal Raging Flame controller clenched its teeth, controlled the six clusters of flames around it to merge into one, and then shouted softly, Explode! ` ` It was as though touching a consecrated object, the six merged Abyssal Flames exploded, causing half of the dueling platform to burst into roaring and the entire arena vibrated violently. All the spectators shielded their eyes with their arms, and although the protective barrier on the platform could defend against energy blasts, it was powerless against the blinding white light! The controller of the Abyssal Raging Flame sighed with relief, as this move was also one of its trump cards. The power of the six merged Abyssal Raging Flames was certainly not weaker than any Fire Mages individual forbidden spell! Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the surface of the dueling platform, almost covering the entire area. Purple-black flames flickered within these cracks, as if at any moment, these purple-black flames would erupt from the ground. However, the fissures on the platform quickly mended at a visible rate, the whole platform unleashing a spell similar to restoration magic. No matter how terrifying the attack, all it took was some time for the damage to the platform to slowly heal. The burst of flames dissipated slowly, and Song Jians figure vanished from the eyes of the Abyssal Raging Flame controller. Is he dead? A smirk appeared on the corner of the Abyssal Raging Flame controllers mouth. Everything it had done was actually a trap, meant to make Song Jian believe that it was the best time to attack, and then when he got close, he would take the brunt of its most ferocious strike. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a moment, the Abyssal Flame controller even considered stopping the fiery meteor forbidden spell it was casting. But just then, a longsword suddenly pierced through its back and the tip emerged from the chest! Blood gushed out, and Vitality Points dropped drastically! Song Jians figure, inconceivably, appeared behind it! Impossible, I didnt sense his presence at all just now. How could he suddenly appear, unless he knows space magic The Abyssal Raging Flame controller let out an angry roar, thoughts racing in its mind! In fact, Song Jian had merely hidden within the shattered Divine Country and, after waiting for the skill to be fully cast, he stepped out from the Divine Country. This gave the controller of the Abyssal Raging Flame the illusion that Song Jian had hidden in an alternate dimensional space before. You, you even know space magic! The controller of the Abyssal Raging Flame managed to twist its head to look back at Song Jian behind it. The fire cloud above its head began to slowly disperse, and the backlash surged within its body. Looking at the Abyssal Raging Flame controller, whose head had turned one hundred and eighty degrees, Song Jian simply showed a cruel smile, kicked forward fiercely with his right leg, pulled out the longsword, and then, with a fierce swing, the controllers head flew up, and its body instantly turned to ashes. At that moment, several Abyss players who had been watching Song Jian from the stand with a spectators mindset simultaneously changed their expressions. The instant the Abyssal Raging Flame controller turned to ashes, they all received a system prompt. System: You have received a hidden mission, Assassinate! Mission details: Openly kill the current victor on the arena platform, the City of Hopes Lord Song Jian! Mission rewards: Based on your performance in the suppression battle, receive corresponding rewards! Mission failure penalty: None! Thank you to Novel Fan for the 100 starting coins tip~ ` Chapter 1152 - Chapter 1152 Chapter 1154 The Final Battle_1 Chapter 1152: Chapter 1154: The Final Battle_1 Chapter 1152: Chapter 1154: The Final Battle_1 In the monitoring room, everyone watched as Song Jian killed the Abyssal Raging Flame Controller and fell silent. In their eyes, although there were still two guardians with slightly stronger power than the Abyssal Raging Flame Controller, including the Abyssal Destroyer, they believed that even they would not be a match for Song Jian given the current situation. What should we do now, huh? Tell me, what should we do now? Manager Mars roar suddenly echoed in the monitoring room, and everyone turned their gaze to Fox, for under these circumstances, it seemed that only Fox might have a solution. Foxs brow was deeply furrowed, appearing deep in thought, when in fact, he was overjoyed inside, for this situation was exactly the best outcome he had anticipated. With the Abyssal demons being slain one by one and the humans soul unable to be harvested, this would surely enrage the supporting Abyssal Demon Kings greatly. In reality, the Abyssal demons tasked with guarding this place were sent here for making mistakes, and no one cared about their life or death. However, the biggest reason that would incite the rage of the Abyssal Demon Kings was the inability to harvest such an exceptional human soul. Such anger would be unbearable even for their superiors, let alone them? Overseer, is there enough time to request the support of a few Legendary Level Demon Lords to come to our aid? a person of the Demon Clan lineage asked tentatively. Fool, Legendary Level? It takes at least three days in advance to request a Legendary Level! Manager Mar shouted, his expression one of utter exasperation. Just as Manager Mar was about to continue his tirade, his expression suddenly stiffened, as if he had received some information, and a trace of joy appeared on his face. He quickly regained a solemn demeanor, glanced around at the other people in the monitoring room, especially looking at Fox a few times, then snorted coldly and sat back down, adopting an attitude of being back in complete control! Agree to the requests of those blessed by the gods. Increase the final reward appropriately and convince that human to agree to the ultimate battle! Manager Mar pressed the communicators switch and began issuing orders. Obviously, he too had received a system notification that the combined strength of these god-blessed individuals was much stronger than that of the Abyssal Destroyer, and their participation would also make the challenge more spectacular to watch. The only challenge now was how to get the human to agree to the assault challenge from several Abyssal players. At this moment, Song Jian stood calmly on the arena, knowing that if he defeated two more Abyssal demon guardians, he would be able to choose one piece from ten reward items as his victory bonus. Among the ten reward items, five were Epic Level, and the rest were of Dark Gold Quality. This did not mean the Dark Gold items were lesser; in fact, the remaining five Dark Gold reward items were of exceptional attribute quality, scarcely inferior to Epic treasures. Song Jians gaze settled on a longsword radiating a purple-red glow. This sword was much smaller than a typical longsword, with a total length just over one foot and no hiltCit looked like a segment of a blade, as if unfinished. It was a flying sword, a secondary weapon that can only be utilized by those who have mastered skills like the Sword Control Skill. Normally, it serves as a flying object, and occasionally it can be employed as a weapon with manipulation techniques, though it cannot perform any skills and all attacks are basic when used this way. If I can obtain this flying sword, I might have the chance to enter the Imperial Sword Sect A hint of delight appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Up to now, he had not yet used the Thousand Swords Art, and with only two challengers remaining, and so far, the strongest participants were merely at the Lord Level. Even if a Legendary Level appeared on the stage, he wasnt afraid, so he was quite confident in his prospects for the final reward. Just then, a Great Demon cloaked in a black robe and wielding a crescent scythe suddenly appeared on the stage. Song Jian focused his gaze upon itCit was one of the eight major races of the Abyssal Hell, the Great Demon, possessing a teleportation-like spatial movement talent and an attack that came with a certain chance of instant death. Among the eight major races of the Abyssal Hell, they were considered quite formidable. Song Jian thought this was his ninth opponent. Holding the Sky-breaking Sword, he prepared to attack, but the Great Demon slowly lowered its hood, revealing a ferocious face. It opened its mouth wide at Song Jian, showing off dark red gums and sharp fangs. Human, you are the closest to success of all challengers so far, the Great Demon said in a deep, raspy voice. Now, you have a choice: continue with the next two battles, or you may select a five-member squad from the crowd to fight against you. If you continue with the next two battles, the reward will remain the same, but if you choose the latter, this battle will become the final battle. If you win, you will not only receive the previous rewards, but also an additional Promotion Stone! As he spoke, the Great Demon pulled out a crystal glowing with a purple-gold radiance from his chest. This crystal was actually a Legendary Level treasure! The onlookers immediately let out a gasp of amazement. After all, no matter where, Legendary Level items were extremely rare! Song Jians eyes flashed, and he immediately used the Eye of Insight to observe the properties of the crystal. Hiss, it can upgrade an item below Legendary Level by one quality tier, up to Legendary Level? Song Jian drew in a sharp breath. Such a treasure was not something he had only never seen before; he had not even heard of it. It was well-known that upgrading an items quality was extremely difficult, unless it was one of those growth-type items with the potential for promotion. Otherwise, there was simply no way to improve quality. Yet, this so-called Promotion Stone broke these bounds, having the power to upgrade any item by one quality tier. Of course, to maximize the effect, it would be best to upgrade an Epic Level piece of equipment to Legendary Level. Song Jian sneered, looking towards the spectators around the arena. Soon, his gaze locked onto the Abyss players who had entered earlier. The Abyss players looked back at him unreservedly, and the one with a huge lizard tail even gave him a provocative look, making a throat-slitting gesture at him. It must be you guys, Song Jian muttered to himself. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These Abyss players all had higher levels than Song Jian, but not by much. Their equipment was also not bad. Seeing Song Jian looking at them, they all turned on the radiance of their equipment quality. There was not a single piece of equipment below silver quality on them; it was all gold and Dark Gold quality items, and a few even had Epic Level equipment emitting purple-red glows. How about it, human, are you willing to accept the challenge of this final battle? The Great Demon stared at Song Jian, an unpleasant aura emanating from him. It made it constantly feel an urge to swing its crescent scythe and cleave him in two, which also slowly made it grow impatient. Accepted! A cold smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth, then he turned his head to look at the Abyss players below the arena and hooked his finger in a taunting gesture. COME, BABY! Song Jian said in a low voice. The appearance of these five Abyss players had unsettled him. He had known from the start of the Abyss invasion storyline that it was only a matter of time before Abyss players would appear in the game world, but he didnt expect to encounter them here. Since thats the case, let me take a few of them down first. Those who have betrayed their own race have no need to continue living! Song Jian thought grimly to himself. Thanks to Uncle So Sleepy for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1153 - Chapter 1153 Chapter 1155 A Confrontation_1 Chapter 1153: Chapter 1155: A Confrontation_1 Chapter 1153: Chapter 1155: A Confrontation_1 When Song Jian chose to accept the final battle, the entire arena was shrouded in a faint glow. The system had taken full control of this place, to the extent that even the people of Flame Manor temporarily lost any control over it. Five Abyss players charged onto the stage with intimidating momentum and arrogance. Upon setting foot on the stage, they arranged themselves with warriors at the front and ranged classes at the back in a standard combat squad formation, clearly treating Song Jian as if he were a Boss to defeat. Excellent, Great Demon Dattara Bone is watching you! The Great Demon glanced at the five Abyss players with a trace of a smile on his face. After speaking, its figure turned into a puff of black flames and vanished from the stage. Fight! The leading Abyss player, wielding a battle axe, let out a furious roar and charged towards Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jians body suddenly stiffened, his eyes revealing a hint of red as if enraged by hatred. He wildly swung the Sky-breaking Sword, ready to rush at the Abyss player holding the battle axe without a care. Forced Hate! A gasp of surprise rose from the crowd watching below the stage. A smug smile appeared on the faces of several Abyss players. The player wielding the battle axe had cast a skill of Forced Hate, which could control the opponent for a full ten seconds. Ten seconds was more than enough for them to focus their attacks and kill this human. However, what they didnt expect was that in less than a second, the redness in Song Jians eyes had already cleared. At the same time, numerous semi-transparent energy swords materialized densely around his body. How is this possible? The Abyss player with a long lizard-like tail exclaimed in shock, yet his hands did not pause in their movements. A huge Abyss lizard phantom appeared above his head, roaring. As the Abyss player drew his longbow, an arrow glowing with black light shot towards Song Jian, and the Abyss lizard phantom also lunged towards Song Jian following the arrows flight. Su Lu, use your control skills! shouted another Abyss player, with a single horn protruding from his forehead, as he quickly retreated. An Abyss player whose eyes were surrounded by a strange patterned tattoo focused on Song Jian and began chanting in the Abyssal language. The seductive melody spread throughout the arena, affecting not just Song Jian but the spectators below the stage as well. At this moment, the spectators below the stage, all powerful in their own right, cursed at the Abyss players while enacting their defenses. Had it not been for the protective light curtain around the stage, its likely some would have charged onto the stage to give the Abyss players a sound beating. The Abyssal language is the perfect carrier for enchantment-type skills. No matter the enchantment, if cast in the Abyssal language, its effect is greatly enhanced. Yet the Abyssal language is a double-edged sword. Players not of the Abyssal Hell species who use the Abyssal language also risk corruption and downfall, so very few non-Abyss players bother to master it. But for those of the Abyssal Hell lineage, there are no such side effects. Many magic-class professions use the Abyssal language to cast enchantment skills. However, what the Abyss players didnt anticipate was that Song Jians innate skill Thick Skin granted him a strong resistance to the Abyssal language. Moreover, Song Jian himself mastered the Abyssal language; therefore, the enchantment had an even weaker effect than the Forced Hate skill previously cast by the axe-wielding warrior. A scornful sneer appeared on Song Jians face as he swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his right hand forward. Countless Spirit Swords flew towards the five players, and the Spirit Swords, burning with dark red flames, made the five Abyss players feel a profound threat. Red Lotus Karma Fire was also known as Purifying Fire, which had a strong restraining effect on the creatures of Abyssal Hell. Combined with the power of Thousand Swords Art, in that moment, the five Abyssal Hell players felt as if they were being bombarded by countless rockets. To know, several hundred Spirit Swords blazing with Red Lotus Karma Fire possessed much greater power than ordinary rockets. No matter how large the stage, it left the five Abyss players feeling like there was nowhere to hide. Chaos Light Curtain! The Abyss player at the very end of the team swung the Bone Wand in his hand, and instantly a murky gray light curtain appeared over the bodies of the five Abyss players. Everyone, get behind me! the Abyss player holding the battle axe roared as he triggered a mechanism on the axe, and immediately, the over two-meter-long two-handed battle axe morphed into a towering shield, over a mans height and thick, standing erect in front of him. Wall of Sigh! With muscles bulging in his arms, the Abyss player let out a throaty growl and fiercely drove the shields pointed base into the hard stone slabs of the arena. At the same time, a light curtain over three meters in height and more than ten meters wide materialized in front of everyone. This light curtain slowly became solid from its semi-transparent state, appearing to be constructed of stone blocks, with its mottled traces filled with a sense of historical vicissitude and heaviness. Seeing this light curtain, the few Abyss players immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It was the strongest defensive skill in the team, one that had withstood a Sovereign-level BOSSs major move. In their view, deploying this skill to counter Song Jians Thousand Swords Art felt like an overkill. How many of those energy sword bodies do you think can actually harm us? the Archer with the thick lizard tail asked scornfully. With so many, it would be good if one in ten can cause damage. Using the Wall of Sigh feels like a waste, considering its a skill with a cooldown of over an hour! The Abyss Mage at the back said with some regret: I think my Chaos Shield would have been enough to withstand this move. In their opinion, among the densely packed hundreds of Spirit Swords, it was improbable for every single one to cause harmCthere should be a great number of illusions. Boom! The first Spirit Sword struck the energy defense of the Wall of Sigh, immediately unleashing a thunderous roar, causing the hearts of the five Abyss players to skip a beat! The durability of the Wall of Sigh dropped slightly, by about one percent. It can only withstand around a hundred energy sword bodies attack! the Abyss player wielding the shield shouted, Pray, pray that the number of real energy swords is less than a fifth, and well be fine! However, to everyones surprise, the explosive roars continued incessantly, and the durability of the Wall of Sigh visibly plummeted rapidly How, how can this be, how can every energy sword body be real, no! The Abyss player with strange patterns around his eyes revealed a look of despair, as if he could already smell the scent of death drawing nearer! Just at that moment, a dazzling red fiery lotus rose from beneath the feet of the five, enveloping them entirely within the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1154 - Chapter 1154 Chapter 1156 Lord of Hell_1 Chapter 1154: Chapter 1156: Lord of Hell_1 Chapter 1154: Chapter 1156: Lord of Hell_1 As the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation condensed in an instant, a smile appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Even a Sovereign-level boss couldnt break free from the fully-formed Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, let alone these Abyss players in their sixties. The moment the Sword Formation manifested, the death of these five Abyss players was sealed! To destroy the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, one must demolish the Spirit Swords with the utmost speed before the formation takes shape. Once the number of Spirit Swords falls below a third, the formation can no longer be sustained, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation could not be conjured thereafter. That might be considered the only weakness of the Thousand Swords Art, but alas, with the current strength of the players, even if they knew this weakness, it would be impossible for them to destroy the Spirit Swords in such a short amount of time. The previous Sigh Wall skill had, at most, destroyed a hundred and ten Spirit Swords before its defense was breached. To fully withstand this attack, all five Abyss players would have needed to possess and execute similar skills. As for the Chaos Light Curtain on the surface of the five Abyss players bodies, the moment the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation arose, this curse-like defensive curtain might as well have been non-existent. In the control room, there was a crack of shattering, as Manager Mars glass cup was crushed into dust in his hand. His face turned ashen, his dark aura roiling uncontrollably, and a phantom Great Demon of the Abyss emerged behind him, emitting a silent roar toward the monitors. I want him dead! Manager Mar let out a low growl, but in the next instant, his body suddenly stiffened. The swirling black Abyssal energy, as if encountering something terrifying, rapidly retracted back into his body. Mar, you have found a very interesting human soul! A grand voice resonated throughout the control room. Everyone inside immediately kneeled on one knee, bowing their heads low. Master, I am deeply sorry Manager Mar spoke with a face full of terror, trembling all over, with cold sweat incessantly breaking out. That voice was an unstoppable presence for him; in front of it, Mar was less than an ant, and if the other party wished, they could have Mars soul roast in the flames of Hell for ten thousand years. Youve found this soul, yet you lack the power to claim it, which disappoints me greatly, the voice continued. At the word disappointment, Manager Mars body violently shook like a sieve, seemingly drained of all strength, ready to collapse to the ground at any moment. Behind him, Foxs eyes narrowed, a smile unconsciously creeping across his lips. Although there had been a small hiccup in the process, wasnt the current situation precisely what he had hoped for? However, in the next moment, it was Foxs turn for his face to twist into an ugly expression, while Manager Mars face showed a hint of relief, as if he had narrowly escaped a calamity. The grand voice continued in the control room: Mar, you must obtain this soul, by any means necessary, no matter where. If you can present this human soul to me, then you will be granted the complete Demon Bloodline of Abyssal Hell, and at that time, you will become a true Lord of Abyssal Hell! It must be known that every Lord of Abyssal Hell is a noble. If Mar could truly ascend from being a mere manager to a Lord of Abyssal Hell, it would be like sky-rocketing to the heavens, a reward that everyone hopes for but cannot obtain! Master, I will definitely follow your instructions and dedicate this humans soul to you! Mars face showed a fanatic expression. The crowd kneeled on the ground for a long time, but the voice never appeared again. A quarter of an hour later, everyone stood up, and the looks they directed at Manager Mar were filled with envy and jealousy as well as a touch of flattery. Manager Mar, what do you think we should do next? a man in the surveillance room asked respectfully. Mar could clearly feel the change in how people treated him, with much more respect than before. Even as their direct superior, he was not accustomed to such reverence on a regular day. Hmph, next, we naturally put all our efforts into killing this human left. Is there even a need to ask? Mar scoffed, then began to give orders, Have the Abyssal Destroyers and the Stranglers prepare for battle, and announce a reward among the other demonic beings of the manor. Whoever can kill this human will be granted freedom in the East Sea Mirage! In addition, invite the Great Demon Dumar to join the battle. I promise that once we kill this human male and secure his soul, becoming the lord of the Abyssal Hell, I will grant his family the title of knight and bestow upon them a manor of five hundred acres as their fiefdom! At this moment, Mar bore an arrogant expression, as if he were already a lord of the Abyssal Hell. Foxs brow furrowed, and he couldnt help but say, Sir, do you mean to violate the rules set by Flame Manor itself and forcibly kill this human right in front of us? Indeed, Fox, cant you see that compared to a manor, being a lord of the Abyssal Hell is far more consequential? Mar glared coldly at Fox as he uttered a dismissive snort. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing a few others also showing signs of hesitation, Mar immediately said, Once I become the lord of the Source of Life Hell, all of you will become my staff and vassals, and each of you will have the chance to acquire the genuine Demon Bloodline! Upon hearing Mars words, those who had been hesitant quickly sided with Mar, as his will was supreme. It was known that almost everyone present possessed only a trace of the Abyssal Demon lineage; obtaining a complete Demon Bloodline and becoming a true Abyssal Demon was what they had always desired. Most importantly, becoming a vassal to a lord of the Abyssal Hell would be an enormous honor for their mixed-blood families. Seeing that everyone had sided with Mar, Fox sighed inwardly, realizing he could not contend with the situation. His plans had been going well, but with just a small bait from the master, they were thoroughly disrupted. At that moment, alongside despair, Fox also felt a strong sense of unwillingness. Gazing at the Karmic Fire Red Lotus burning on the surveillance screen, and the five Abyssal players struggling painfully within the Sword Formation, Foxs face darkened and his eyes flickered. Eventually, his gaze settled on Song Jian, focusing on the figure holding the Sky-breaking Sword on the screen. A smile involuntarily crept onto the corners of Foxs mouth. Thank you Book Friend 20190312210018825 for the generous gift of 100 starting point coins~ Chapter 1155 - Chapter 1155 Chapter 1157 Siege_1 Chapter 1155: Chapter 1157: Siege_1 Chapter 1155: Chapter 1157: Siege_1 The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, which blazed fiercely, lasted for less than ten seconds before it slowly began to vanish. On the arena, the five Abyssal players had disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only five pieces of equipment flickering with golden light. These Abyssal players, not being affiliated with the Flame Manor and not the original defenders of the arena, had dropped their equipment when killed, and their deaths had even granted Song Jian a good amount of war merits. It should be known that the game was currently in the middle of the Abyssal Hell invasion phase, where players from both camps were slaughtering each other, and the war merits gained were twice the usual amount. Most importantly, Song Jian had gained a massive amount of combat experience, which was even more than what one would gain from killing five Lord-level BOSSes. After picking up the five pieces of golden equipment and giving them a glance, Song Jian felt a bit disappointed; it turned out that all these items required players from the Abyss faction to use. Such equipment, although of a decent grade, could only be broken down for materials, likely reducing their value by eighty to ninety percent. However, this battle was still a huge gain for Song Jian, who not only obtained a Legendary Quality Promotion Stone for free but also secured the Epic Quality flying sword he desired. It was a case of hitting two birds with one stone. When he used the Promotion Stone to elevate the flying sword to Legendary Level, his off-hand crossbow could honorably retire. Just as Song Jian looked eagerly at the prize podium, fixated on the flying sword that was emitting a purple-red light, the giant iron cage hanging above the arena suddenly dropped with a boom, landing on the arena. This cage was not made from ordinary steel but from Abyssal demon iron, and it was densely inscribed with Abyss Runes. The moment the cage descended, it separated the arena from the rest of the combat zone. The audience that had been cheering a moment ago stopped at this sight, looking towards the arena in surprise. In just a short while, the figures of several Abyssal demons appeared at the four corners of the arena. One of them, a towering Abyssal demon over five meters tall with a bulky body covered in a thick carapace, looked like a massive lizard from the waist down. Above the waist, it had a humanoid appearance, holding a giant scythe in its hands, with nothing on its grotesque face but a mouth full of sharp teeth and a single large eye. Seeing this Abyssal demon, a few onlookers immediately exclaimed, Destruction, the Destroyer, the Abyssal Destroyer! Damn, its an eighty-level Command-level BOSS. At the mention of a Command-level BOSS, the spectators erupted into an uproar. Besides that Abyssal monster, Abyssal demons appeared in other corners as well, including Fallen Angels and Goat-faced Demons. Almost all major demon races of the Abyss were present in the arena. Theyre trying to break the rules and forcefully kill him! Li Qi shouted in anger, pointing and cursing loudly at the arena. The others realized what was happening and joined in the shouting. Some of the more alert individuals started running towards the exits of the coliseum. Just then, thick stone doors fell down, sealing all the exits and trapping everyone inside the plaza. At that moment, the figure of Manager Mar slowly appeared above the coliseum. The ten-meter-tall looming projection looked down at the crowd with disdain and spoke, Ladies and gentlemen, this human Gods Chosen has offended the majesty of Abyssal Hell, and therefore, he must be killed here. You all can bear witness. Once hes dead, you will be free to leave! At this time, a large number of Abyssal demons appeared around the coliseum. At a glance, there were at least hundreds of densely packed low-level Abyssal demons from the Abyssal Hell, ranging only at level sixty or seventy. However, with such numbers, they were far beyond what the people present could handle. The few dozen onlookers werent all of the human race, and most of them fell silent. A few human NPCs showed shameful and indignant expressions on their faces. Boom! A jet of black Flame suddenly rose from the center of the arena. As the Flame dissipated, the Great Demon from before appeared on the arena, taking off its hood to reveal a fearsome face. The Great Demon split its massive jaw into a grin, Human, your soul has been honorably coveted by the Abyssal Demon King Dattara Bone. He needs a soul as outstanding as yours! Abyss demons are abyss demons, deceitful, despicable, and shameless! Song Jian sneered coldly. Human, give up your struggle! The Great Demon sneered, raising its crescent blade high. In a flash, it charged towards Song Jian. The other abyss demons in the arena also launched an assault, all pouncing towards Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jians Sword Qi had not fully recovered, making it impossible for him to deploy the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Seeing the Great Demon rushing towards him, Song Jian snorted coldly and with a thought, instantly created a Sword Shadow Clone. Both figures charged at the Great Demon together. From Song Jians previous encounters in the Abyssal Hell, among all eight major demonic races, he found the Great Demon race to be the most troublesome abyss demons. Their innate talent to morph into Abyssal Raging Flame and move short distances in interdimensional space afforded the Great Demon race an ability to attack and defend as needed. Had he encountered a Great Demon in open space, if he wasnt preemptive, Song Jian often wouldnt engage in a fight to the death with a Great Demon race, as such battles were merely a waste of time. But now, within this arena, the iron cage not only locked Song Jian inside but also limited the range of the Great Demons instantaneous movement. Whoosh~ A streak of white light flashed by, and Song Jians figure swiftly retreated; meanwhile, the other Sword Shadow Clone deployed the Thousand Swords Art. Countless Spirit Swords, darting around the arena like swimming fish, flew at the approaching abyss demons. For a time, dozens of abyss demons were forced to wield their weapons to defend, while the Great Demon, having missed its first strike, bared its teeth in a grin at Song Jians true form, stabbing its crescent blade into the ground. Its figure once again turned into a plume of black flames and vanished. The abyss demons in the arena were at least at an Elite Level Boss strength, many of them at Lord-level Boss strength, and only three abyss demons possessed the power of Tyrant-level Bosses. The Sword Shadow Clones Thousand Swords Art was of a very low level; the hundreds of Spirit Swords only temporarily entangled the other abyss demons. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, right after unleashing the Thousand Swords Art, the Sword Shadow Clone immediately used a sword technique that Song Jian had hardly used since mastering it, the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash! A huge crescent-shaped Sword Qi flew towards the biggest abyssal Destroyer, cracking open a fissure over one meter wide in the arena floor, extending all the way to the feet of the Abyssal Destroyer. Boom! With a thunderous explosion, the body of the Abyssal Destroyer was suddenly hurled into the air, casting a massive shadow over a dozen other abyss demons. Blood gushed forth, and to the amazement of all, the body of the Abyssal Destroyer now bore a three-meter-long gash, almost cleaving it in two. This was a level-eighty Tyrant-level Boss that had been severely wounded by a single strike from a mere clone. The spectators, as well as the abyss demons in the arena, were all too shocked to speak. But just then, the Sword Shadow Clone that had unleashed such a powerful attack began to disintegrate, turning into a puff of smoke and dissipating into the air. At that moment, a plume of black flames suddenly appeared behind Song Jian, with a raised crescent blade poised above his head. Thank you to One Nights Song of Darkness and Turmoil for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1156 - Chapter 1156 Chapter 1158 Despair_1 Chapter 1156: Chapter 1158 Despair_1 Chapter 1156: Chapter 1158 Despair_1 Seeing the Sword Shadow Clone collapse directly after executing the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, unable to withstand the skill backlash, Song Jian was stunned for a moment. Since mastering this skill, he had never used it because the aftereffects were simply too severe. But today, when he saw the Sword Shadow Clone unleash it, Song Jian realized that the power of the skill was even greater than he had anticipated, and what was most important was that the skill paired perfectly with the Shadow Clone. By using the clone to deliver the strike, his main body didnt have to bear the aftereffects of the skill. If only the clone performs the skill, its power cannot be fully unleashed, but when compared to the aftereffects, its still a decent compromise! Song Jian thought to himself. Just as countless combinations involving the Eclipse Shattered Light Slash crossed Song Jians mind, he suddenly felt a chilling burst of wind coming from behind his head. A cold smile appeared on Song Jians lips; such sneak attacks, he had encountered many times before in Abyssal Hell. Song Jian swung his sword with a fierce backhand sweep, executing the Mysterious Moonlight Sword technique in one fluid motion. The crescent scythe was less than a foot away from the top of Song Jians head when the Great Demons body stiffened abruptly, losing control over itself as it began to slowly float away. Swish, swish, swish~ Streaks of Sword Qi burst forth on the Great Demons body, leaving several transparent holes. A series of critical damage numbers floated up from above the Great Demons head. You cant kill me the Great Demon was sent flying by Song Jians sword, crashing heavily against the iron cage at the edge of the arena. There was a hint of a smile on its ferocious face. With just that move, of course I cant kill you, but you wont live much longer! Song Jian cut off the Great Demons words and stated directly. The Great Demon snorted coldly, slamming its scythe down on the ground with force. Suddenly, a black flame soared into the air, and the Great Demon disappeared from the arena again. At that moment, other Abyssal Demons started charging towards Song Jian. The aura exuded by dozens of Elite Level and above bosses was like a dark cloud pressing down on Song Jian. Glancing at his rapidly recovering Sword Qi Value, Song Jian revealed a dazzling smile to these Abyssal Demons. After all, this wasnt a formal combat competition; killing these bosses could yield merits, experience, and loot, something that usually could only occur during siege battles. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Song Jians Sword Qi, fully replenished, surged through his meridians like a roaring river, flooding into the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. In an instant, the Sky-breaking Sword radiated with dazzling golden Sword Qi, filling the entire arena with shimmering golden light. In a flash, five hundred densely packed Spirit Swords floated around Song Jian, preventing the Great Demon, who was hiding in an alternate dimensional space preparing to ambush, from daring to make the slightest move. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ A sky-covering barrage of Spirit Swords flew towards the Abyssal Demons, almost completely enveloping the entire arena. Dont panic, its the same move again. Form the array to defend. Its just a larger number than before, nothing we cant handle! one of the Abyssal Demons roared. The remaining Abyssal Demons quickly gathered together, readying themselves. They had withstood the Thousand Swords Art unleashed by the clone before, and they had come through without major injury. They thought that this time it should be the same as the last one, that they should easily be able to block this wave of Spirit Sword attacks. But when they actually clashed with the Spirit Swords, they were shocked to find that the power of the Spirit Swords was several times greater than before! Just five or six swords felled some of the Elite Level Bosses to the ground, leaving them gasping, one breath away from death. At that moment, the unity of the Abyss Demons suddenly crumbled, and their true nature was exposed as they grabbed their severely injured comrades and used them as shields to bear the brunt of the Thousand Swords Art. A cold smile emerged on Song Jians face. Using the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation to kill these Abyss Demons made him feel like it was an overkill. Just then, an unusual spatial fluctuation came from behind, and a chilling intent to kill approached from behind. Song Jian snorted coldly, the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was still cooling down, so he directly used the Soul Wander skill and charged toward the large group of Abyss Demons ahead. Hahaha, how foolish, to think you can compete with a Great Demon in speed The Great Demon let out a cold laugh, retracted the sickle that was already swung halfway, stomped fiercely, and his figure once again turned into a puff of black flames and disappeared. At that moment, more than a dozen Elite Level Abyss Demons had become corpses, and all the Spirit Swords had transformed into dark red lotus leaves, swirling like a tornado, drawing all the Abyss Demons towards the center with a strong pulling force. Now, the dark red lotus leaves formed a huge burning lotus, and all the Abyss Demons were trapped within it. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian also reached the edge of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and stopped, turning his head to look back. Just then, a puff of black flames surged above Song Jians head, and the Great Demon raised the sickle in his hand, violently chopping down towards Song Jians neck and head. However, just at that moment, a powerful suction force emanated from the Sword Formation, pulling the Great Demon directly into it. Seeing the panicked expression on the Great Demons face, Song Jian raised his right hand and gestured a sign of death toward him. Boom boom boom~ Explosive roars akin to thunder came from within the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, accompanied by the piercing screams of the Abyss Demons. Inside the monitoring room, Manager Mars face almost pressed against the surveillance screen, his expression one of utter disbelief. No, no way, it cant be, he cant be that powerful, hes just an ordinary divine favor receiver Manager Mar muttered to himself, his face pale and terrifying, his eyes revealing a hint of despair. Colleagues around him exchanged glances, quietly took two steps back, and distanced themselves a bit from Manager Mar. Foxs heart was filled with joy, but he showed no sign of it on his face. This time Mar had utterly failed; not only had he depleted all the Abyss Demons in the Flame Manor, but he had also voluntarily broken the rules he set himself. This was a violation of East Sea Mirage Citys laws, and being banished was already the most merciful punishment! To know, the Abyssal Demon King had paid a great price to be allowed to build a manor exclusively for the Abyssal Hell race in East Sea Mirage City. But now, all was squandered at the hands of Mar! If they could have killed Song Jian, all of this would certainly have been worth it. But now, it seemed, the ones being killed were all the Abyss Demons of the Flame Manor. Thank you to the Uncle So Sleepy for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1157 - Chapter 1157 Chapter 1159 Bloodline_1 Chapter 1157: Chapter 1159: Bloodline_1 Chapter 1157: Chapter 1159: Bloodline_1 Just then, Fox suddenly opened his mouth and said, If only all the Abyss demons are killed, the master may be very dissatisfied, but at least Flame Manor can be preserved. However, if the managers of East Sea Mirage City find out about our violation, Im afraid all of us will die a very ugly death Glancing around at his colleagues, Foxs face revealed a faint smile as he reminded them, Dont forget the price the master paid to build such a manor and an arena here. Over the years, how many excellent souls has this manor harvested for the master? If this manor is destroyed, as for our fate, heh heh! Everyones faces instantly changed, some even looked at Manager Mar with hateful eyes. If Song Jian on the stage didnt die, then Manager Mars identity as an Abyss lord would not be possible, and because of him, everyone present might die. How could this not breed resentment among them? Fox, dont forget youre one of us too. If the masters wrath really descends, you wont be able to escape either! Mar glared fiercely at Fox and shouted. Of course, youre right! Fox shrugged his shoulders, speaking with a relaxed face, But, I have a way to prevent this from happening! What, you have a way? Everyone gathered around Fox, their faces filled with hope. Fox, youve always been the smartest among us. Weve always admired you. Tell us, what should we do? Right, Fox, were all in this together. We must work together! Fox, if we can really get through this difficult time, Ill absolutely follow your lead from now on. If you say go east, I will never go west The crowd was noisy, but Fox seemed to not hear them, his gaze fixed on Manager Mar. Manager Mars facial muscles were nearly twisted, and after a moment of silence, he finally gritted his teeth and said, What do you want exactly? Fox smiled faintly and said, Nothing much. If youre still not dead after this is over, I demand that you transfer half of the Abyss demon bloodline in your body to me! Manager Mar immediately became furious and said, Thats impossible! One should know that for these half-blood Abyss demons, the most precious thing was the Abyss demon bloodline within their bodies. The primary reason why Manager Mar was able to become the manager of this manor was that the Abyss demon bloodline in his body was more potent than others. If he had to give up half of his Abyss demon bloodline, Manager Mars strength would become the weakest among them all. He wouldnt even be able to keep his current position as the manager, let alone become an Abyss lord. To give you half of the bloodline, I might as well drag you to death with me! Mar said fiercely. Of course, you can choose not to! Fox smiled and said, Dont forget, you orchestrated this whole affair from start to end. You acted willfully, refusing to heed our advice, which has led to these severe consequences. Therefore, this matter should be borne by you alone! Upon saying this, Fox glanced at a colleague beside him. That colleague suddenly had a flash of insight, his eyes lighting up as he pointed at Mar and shouted, Thats right, this whole affair was indeed orchestrated and led by you, Mar. We all tried to persuade you, but you acted on your own, not listening to our advice. The failure of this matter is entirely your responsibility! Hearing this, everyone else immediately understood and started accusing him, Thats right, Fox is correct, this matter should indeed be borne by you alone, Mar Mar, who had just been held in high esteem, suddenly turned pale as peoples backstabbing filled him with even more dread. At that moment, Fox glanced at the surveillance screen and loudly said, Mar, make a decision quickly. The outcome is about to be determined, and once its decided, there will be no time for remedial measures! Mars body trembled, and he turned his head to look at the surveillance screen. On it, most of the Abyssal demons had fallen within the Sword Formation, with the remaining ones struggling to hold on. The previously heavily injured Overlord-class BOSS had already died, leaving only two Overlord-class BOSSes. Astonishingly, they were using the bodies of two Lord-class Abyssal demons to fend off the Spirit Swords flying all around inside the Sword Formation. The situation was irreversible! Desperation filled Mars eyes as he looked up at Fox. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fox, were you waiting for this day all along, always wanting to seize my power? Mar asked, staring at Fox with venomous eyes. Fox merely smiled at him in response, without a word. Mar gritted his teeth and finally made a decision, Fine, Fox, I agree to your demand. Now tell me your plan! Fox sneered and said, Hand over half of your bloodline first! Mars body stiffened, he glanced around the room, saw everyones indifferent expressions, took a deep breath, extended his right index finger, and black energy began to converge toward his fingertip. Soon, strands of black aura emitting a bloody scent wafted from his fingertip, condensing about seven inches above it. In a short while, a black energy ball about the size of half a palm formed, bobbing up and down in the air like a water droplet. Mars own aura quickly became listless as he tossed the blood-scented black energy ball toward Fox, saying, Take it! A smile crept onto Foxs face as he caught the ball of bloodline. He did not use it immediately; instead, he tucked it into his chest. Absorbing and refining bloodline was not something that could be done in an instant; it required a safe, sealed environment. After securing the bloodline, Fox walked in front of the surveillance screen and stared motionless at the ongoing battle in the arena; On the arena, the only ones left standing were an Overlord-class Abyssal demon and the Great Demon who had been fighting Song Jian all along. The rest of the Abyssal demons had all turned into corpses. Both of these Abyssal demons were in poor condition, their Vitality Points having long since dropped below half, leaving them utterly powerless to fight back. If not for their intense desire to survive, they would probably have already become corpses at this point. Just then, above the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, a sharp long sword over ten meters in length appeared and slashed down at the remaining two Overlord-class Abyssal demons. After two mournful cries, the two Overlord-class BOSSes were also slain on the arena. Seeing the bodies strewn all over, not just Song Jian, but Fox too exhaled a long breath of relief, his heart finally settling back into his stomach. By now, Mar had lost any possibility of a comeback. What remained was Foxs show! Thank you Yi Ye Qu Shang Luan for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1158 - Chapter 1158 Chapter 1160 Arbitration_1 Chapter 1158: Chapter 1160 Arbitration_1 Chapter 1158: Chapter 1160 Arbitration_1 The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword directly slain two sovereign-level BOSSes, and although they were already severely injured, those injuries were inflicted by the Sword Formation previously. After unleashing the skill of the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian hadnt made any other move, standing quietly in the distance waiting, which sent an inexplicable chill down the spectators spines. Truly, truly terrifying, what, what sword skill is this? A Zhen Mountain Sect disciple wiped the sweat from his palm and asked in a low voice, looking frightened. Could this be, could this be the legendary secret technique, the sword techniques secret? Another disciple said uncertainly. Hmph, just a mutated fusion sword technique, not a secret technique. However, its power is almost on par with the weakest secret sword technique A young disciple in a green robe said proudly. A sword was strapped to his back, but his gaze stayed fixated on the Sky-breaking Sword in Song Jians right hand, his eyes burning with desire. Wang Zan, if this favored one became a disciple of the Qinglian Sword Sect, what do you think, with his level, could he become? An inner sect member, or an elite? A handsome man with three strands of beard asked with a soft laugh. A hesitant look appeared on Wang Zans face, and he shook his head, saying, This man just got lucky and obtained a fusion sword skill, but his foundation is too weak. Even the most basic inner sect disciple of the Qinglian Sword Sect has a foundation ten times, a hundred times better than his! I think the same; after releasing the skill, he completely lets the skill evolve on its own without any control. For this sword technique, the wastage is really too great during the evolution. If he could fully control this skill, the power could be increased by at least tenfold! So its said, this person just got lucky. Ah, if only I had that sword technique! Wang Zans face showed a look of regret. What, tenfold increase? Its already so terrifying now, what level would it reach if it increased by tenfold? Someone muttered softly beside him. Keep your voice down, the Qinglian Sword Sect is a first-rate sect, not to be provoked. That youngsters in trouble now! After killing all the Abyssal demons, Song Jian walked forward with a cold look on his face, picking up all the spoils of war dropped by the Abyssal demons. Lucky for him, Song Jian obtained a large number of spoils, with at least all of them being of Silver Quality, and among them, even two items were emitting a purple-red glow of Epic Quality. Unfortunately, these items could only be used by the Abyssal Hell race, meaning Song Jian could only dismantle them into materials, which made him feel somewhat regretful. Just then, the iron cage above the arena slowly rose, and a figure wearing glasses, exuding a faint black Abyss aura, appeared in the center of the arena. He said to Song Jian with a smile on his face, Congratulations, young favored one, you are the first challenger to achieve ten consecutive wins since the establishment of Flame Manor! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as his words ended, the entire gladiatorial arena erupted with cheers and applause along with the sound of fireworks. Multicolored ribbons fluttered from the sky above the arena, instantly heating up the atmosphere of the arena. Everyone was dumbfounded, looking toward the figure in the center of the arena with eyes that screamed This is utterly shameless. Hello, my name is Fox, and I am currently the acting steward of Flame Manor! The phantom figure gradually solidified, and Fox extended his right hand, slowly walking towards Song Jian. Arent you afraid Ill kill you with one strike of my sword? Song Jian asked with a mocking smile on his face as he looked at Fox. You are a smart man! Fox said with a smile, Killing me now wont do you any good besides venting anger, and besides, the one who wants you dead isnt me. On the contrary, that person didnt kill you, and Im afraid youll be living a life worse than death. In a way, we are actually on the same side! Foxs voice was very low, audible only to him and Song Jian: In fact, having a friend from the Abyssal Hell species isnt a bad thing for you, is it? Song Jian sneered, I dont think the phrase friend exists among the Abyssal Hell species. Conspiracy and betrayal are as common as eating and drinking in Abyssal Hell. How can I believe you? Also, dont tell me that the many Abyssal demons that besieged me just now were simply your tenth trial. If you say that, youre treating me like a fool and there would be nothing more to talk about! Foxs expression stiffened. In truth, to settle this matter, Song Jian himself was key. As long as he didnt apply for arbitration with the administrators of East Sea Mirage City, Fox was confident he could smooth things over, simply by ceding some benefits. However, if Song Jian persisted, the administrators of East Sea Mirage City wouldnt care about the face of an Abyssal Demon King. Wiping out this manor would be as easy as a flick of a finger, not troublesome at all. What would it take to quell your anger? I can hand over the mastermind behind this incident! Foxs face showed a hint of ruthlessness. If Song Jian insisted on killing the mastermind, it would actually suit Foxs wishes. He could take this opportunity to get rid of Mar. He believed that no one would think it wrong of him. Even if the Abyssal Demon King found out, he could say nothing against him. Instead, he might even praise Fox for preserving Flame Manor. Song Jian turned his head to glance at the reward platform and said, Can I have my reward now? Fox quickly nodded and said, Of course, you may choose two items. One is your reward, and the other could serve as a compensation for this incident, how about that? Song Jian laughed dryly, Do you think an Epic Quality item will suffice to appease me? Those Abyssal demons just now gave me two Epic Quality equipment pieces. Saying this, Song Jian pointed to the Epic Quality flying sword ranked third and said, I want that flying sword as my reward for the ten consecutive victories! Foxs heart sank. With a wave of his right hand, the flying sword on the reward platform floated over and landed in Song Jians hands. Song Jian glanced at the properties of the flying sword, and just as he thought, the flying sword was an off-hand item. Its properties not only allowed for Sword Flight, but it could also be used as a weapon! The flying sword required a ritual similar to activation to be used. After hastily checking the flying swords properties, Song Jian put it into his inventory. He stared coldly at Fox and said, If you want me to stay quiet about this, place the scattered pieces of the Sword Immortal armor set from the auction house before me. You have three days. After three days, I will apply for arbitration! Thank you Bread84 for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1159 - Chapter 1159 Chapter 1161 Responsible_1 Chapter 1159: Chapter 1161 Responsible_1 Chapter 1159: Chapter 1161 Responsible_1 Hearing Song Jian actually demanded a Sword Immortal suit as compensation, Foxs face took on a drastic change. Such equipment was beyond the authority of a mere steward like him to promise, and even if he could, he didnt have the resources to exchange for it. That, that is the suit of the ten unique professions, a level 120 Legendary equipment. Even if we sold the entire manor, its impossible to get that piece of equipment back Fox spoke with bitterness in his face. Song Jian coldly interrupted Fox, saying, Thats for you to consider, three days, remember, you only have three days Afterward, Song Jian leapt down from the arena and walked towards the exterior of the manor, not giving Fox any chance to speak. Fox gazed at Song Jians departing figure, adjusting his glasses and a glint of dark light burst forth from his eyes. He had originally thought that two or three epic-grade pieces of equipment would be enough to settle the matter, but he hadnt expected this favored by the gods mans appetite to be so greatC a level 120 piece of Legendary Quality Equipment, and moreover, the legendary suit of the ten unique professions. Such an existence was almost comparable to a Demi-God Artifact, something that even their master of the Demon Bloodline from Abyssal Hell would covet. Let alone that he wasnt yet the steward of Flame Manor, even if he truly became the steward, he lacked both the status and ability to secure such equipment. Watching Song Jian leave the arena, Foxs face turned terribly grim. After announcing the temporary closure of the arena, he returned to the meeting hall within Manor Castle. At this moment, all the individuals responsible for Flame Manor were seated at the meeting table waiting for him. Manager Mar was caught in a complex mix of emotions. On one hand, he didnt wish to see Fox succeed and wrap things up, while on the other hand, he feared punishment and hoped the matter would calm down. Although he sat on his chair, it was as if he were sitting on pins and needles, causing him great discomfort. Seeing Fox enter with a gloomy expression, Mar couldnt help standing up and asking, Fox, youve obtained half of my Demon Bloodline, please dont tell us you cant settle this matter! Upon hearing Mars words, the others began softly muttering among themselves, looking towards Fox. At that moment, Foxs expression hardly resembled that of someone who had resolved the matter. Without uttering a word, Fox walked to the stewards seat, placed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and looked down at the everyone with a commanding gaze. In no time, all murmuring ceased as the people looked at Fox with fear, although his power hadnt increased in the slightest, his presence grew more dominant. Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Fox stared directly at Mar for a long while, making Mar feel somewhat rattled inside. Just as he was about to speak, Fox let out a long sigh, Ah, Mar, I was thinking I could play down this issue, but that human god-favored one is too greedy. Hes actually demanding the Sword Immortal suit from the Bismarck Auction House as compensation, or else hell opt for divine arbitration His demand has exceeded the limits of my ability, only our master can solve this matter! Fox shook his head, I can return to you the half of your Demon Bloodline essence; lets call this off! A level 120 piece of Legendary Quality Sword Immortal suit wasnt an ordinary item. If it were a legendary piece of equipment of level 70 or 80, Fox might have been able to shoulder it, but the Sword Immortal suit What, he wants that Sword Immortal suit? Pure fantasy, its an item worth ten million Purple Crystals, even if we sold the entire Flame Manor, we couldnt afford it! someone exclaimed. Yes, ten million Purple Crystals can even buy a third-rate sect outright. His demand is simply too excessive, its like a lion opening its mouth wide! Ladies and gentlemen, instead of standing here making idle comments, lets think of a solution quickly. Do we really want to fight him to the death? Keep in mind, once the master finds out about this, none of us seated here will be able to escape! But who can afford an item worth ten million Purple Crystals? How about we all chip in? Having been in East Sea Mirage City for so many years, I refuse to believe we dont have some savings? This matter is not our responsibility at all. Why should we pay for it? Right, whoever caused the trouble should solve it. If they have the guts, let them go kill that human god-favored one. Otherwise, the one who caused all this should pay the full ten million Purple Crystals! This time, Fox didnt stop the discussion; he simply sat in his chair, quietly watching the performance of the crowd. In the end, almost all fingers were pointing once again at Mar. At that moment, Fox gave a meaningful glance to a man seated to the left of the conference table. The man immediately stood up, banging the table and shouting at Mar, Mar, youve been the manager for so many years, you must have embezzled quite a bit. You can definitely come up with ten million Purple Crystals, right? If you cant settle the trouble you caused, you cant expect us all to go down with you! No sooner had his voice faded than another person stood up, pointing at Mar and saying, Mar, youve always skimmed the best souls for yourself during the harvest, then secretly sold them to others. Dont think we dont know. If you dont pay up this time, well let the master know about this. When that happens, flaying you alive will be the least of your worries Mar, you have to take full responsibility for this. That Sword Immortal armor set has been in the auction house for decades, though priced at ten million Purple Crystals, I estimate it could be bought for eight hundred thousand. That amount of money is nothing to you Mar trembled with rage. To settle this matter, he had already sacrificed half of his Abyssal Demon Bloodline, resulting in a dramatic drop in strength. Moreover, with no prospects left after the failure of this incident, everyone naturally started kicking him while he was down! Mar, if you dont want your soul extracted by the master to be tormented in the Abyssal Raging Flame for ten million years, youd best buy back that piece of equipment from the auction house! Fox stated indifferently, If it were just about failing to harvest an excellent soul, the worst youd face is a whipping punishment. But if, because of you, we also lose our only stronghold in East Sea Mirage City from the Abyssal Hell camp, then there will be no place left in the entire Abyssal Hell where you could stand! Although Foxs words were harsh, they were not without reason. Mars complexion turned paler, cold sweat running down his cheeks like raindrops. After a long silence, Mar slumped into his seat, nodding his head in despair and said, Ill find a way to buy back that equipment. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thank you One Night, Songs of Lament and Chaos for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1160 - Chapter 1160 Chapter 1162 Angels Soul_1 Chapter 1160: Chapter 1162 Angels Soul_1 Chapter 1160: Chapter 1162 Angels Soul_1 Song Jian stayed at an inn in the East Sea Mirage City for two days before someone delivered the scattered pieces of the Swordsman Immortal suit. Swordsman Immortals Destruction Belt (Legendary): Equipment Requirements, Strength 280, Constitution 300, Spirit 320, Level 120; Item Description: This is the legendary belt of the unique profession Swordsman Immortal. It embodies the unwavering spirit of the Swordsman Immortal profession. One must obtain the Swordsman Immortal inheritance and its acknowledgment to be qualified to wear it. Item Attributes: Physical Defense +350, Resistance +290, Evasion Increase 20%, Tenacity +35, Strength +60, Agility +180, Spirit +150, When attacked, there is a certain chance to reduce the damage received by 30%, Set Component 1/8, Once equipped, the item will be soul-bound automatically, un-dropable, untradeable. Item Special Effect: Sturdiness (Active), once activated Defense increases by 100%, Resistance increases by 80%, and theres a certain chance to reflect received damage, creates a defensive shield of 100,000 points, no damage will harm the wearer until the shield is broken. This effect lasts for 30 seconds, with a cooldown time of 120 minutes. Another piece of the Swordsman Immortal suit in hand! Song Jian looked at the belt shining with a brilliant purplish-gold color, a hint of joy appearing on his face. Glancing at the man standing respectfully to one side, Song Jian put the equipment into his bag and nodded, Very well, I wont pursue this matter further! The man sighed in relief upon hearing this. The East Sea Mirage City usually adopted a tacit approach to settling issues privately. With no complaints from the people, the officials would not investigate. After all, the East Sea Mirage City was essentially a unique entity with a strong commercial atmosphere. Generally, they preferred not to make a big fuss. As long as one abided by the rules of the East Sea Mirage City, its managers were almost an invisible presence. Thank you, my lord. I shall return to report, said the man, who could hardly wait to head back to Flame Manor. Back at Flame Manor, everyone anxiously awaited him. The man retrieved a Memory Bead from his chest, gently tapped it, and instantly, an image of Song Jian receiving the equipment and agreeing not to pursue the matter further appeared in the air. Seeing this scene, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Manager Mars face wore a look of distress, seemingly aged ten years in an instant, his temples turning somewhat white. This was partly because Mar had forced out half of his Abyssal Demon Bloodline, causing his strength to plummet, and also because of the financial strain from purchasing the Swordsman Immortal equipment. Luckily, Mar acted quickly, and the matter within Flame Manor hadnt spread too widely. He had managed to procure the equipment for a bit over seven million Purple Crystals. Had he been any later, and the incident had spread throughout the East Sea Mirage City, an auction house would probably have demanded a kings ransom, with a final sale price of at least ten million Purple Crystals. Mar, I didnt see it coming; you really can lay your hands on a lot. Over seven million Purple Crystals and you didnt even blink. Im impressed, truly impressed! Fox said with a grin plastered across his face. Everyone knew that even the entirety of Flame Manor might not be able to produce that many Purple Crystals unless they revealed the incident to the Abyssal Demon King behind them. Otherwise, the situation would be quite tricky. The thought of Mar, a mere manager, amassing a fortune of several million Purple Crystals in just over a decade set Foxs heart ablaze. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fox, dont stand there making cold remarks. This affair has drained my coffers, but as for the consequences with our master, youll be the one to bear them. If the masters blame comes down again, dont blame me for fighting to the bitter end, making both of us look bad! Mar said fiercely. Dont worry, since youve stepped aside for me, naturally, I will take on all subsequent consequences! Fox said nonchalantly. Mar snorted coldly, stood up, and walked out of the conference room. He couldnt leave Flame Manor now; once the Abyssal Demon King Dattara Bone pursued the matter, no matter how far he fled, he would be caught and brought back. By this time, Flame Manor had been fully notified by Fox. The Abyssal Demon King did not care who was in charge of Flame Manor; as long as they could provide him with excellent souls on time, even if everyone in Flame Manor died, he would not feel any pity. Fox would definitely handle the follow-up matters well and pacify the Abyssal Demon King Dattara Bone; it was a promise he made in front of everyone. If he failed, he would have no face to continue sitting in his position. Once Fox had pacified the Abyssal Demon King Dattara Bone, Mar would leave Flame Manor as soon as possible. Although losing the protection of Flame Manor meant his future would be very distressing, the mere thought of how he had targeted Fox when he himself was the manager made Mar tremble uncontrollably, not daring to stay in Flame Manor any longer. Seeing Mar leave the meeting room, a cold smile appeared on Foxs face. The remaining people all looked at him with intense eyes, and Fox knew that if he didnt share some information with them, they would never feel at ease. I have just assumed the position of manager; morale is still very important, Fox thought to himself. Ladies and gentlemen, this matter is very serious, but fortunately, it has mostly been resolved. What remains is to appease our master, the great Demon King Dattara Bone, Fox said calmly. As long as Song Jians situation was handled, East Sea Mirage City would not pursue Flame Manors violation. Flame Manor would then be preserved, but the true master of Flame Manor, the Abyssal Demon King Dattara Bone, was still unaware of this incident. He was waiting for Mar to kill Song Jian and then offer Song Jians soul to him first. If he knew that the plan had failed, Dattara Bone would surely be furious, and everyone in the manor would suffer. Although the main brunt of the anger would be borne by Mar, Mar had already stepped down voluntarily, surrendering half of his Demon Bloodline. Thus, the wrath of the Abyssal Demon King Dattara Bone would have to be borne by Fox. Then, Fox reached into his chest and pulled out a palm-sized crystal ball. Within the crystal ball, an image of a person exuding a golden glow was faintly visible. The figure seemed to be in a deep slumber, and behind him were a pair of pristine white wings. This is, this is an angels soul! someone recognized the figure within the crystal ball and cried out in surprise. What, the Angels Soul, my god, how is that possible It was well known that angels and demons were archenemies for tens of millions of years. Even defeated angels would self-destruct their souls rather than let demons capture them. An intact angels soul could fetch an extremely high price in Abyssal Hell. At the very least, if the Fallen Angel Clan knew that Fox possessed this Angels Soul, they would spare no expense to acquire it. This Angels Soul, emitting a pale golden light, was surely one of the finest among angelic souls. Using such an Angels Soul to replace the excellent soul of an ordinary human, the Abyssal Demon King would definitely be very pleased. Seeing this Angels Soul, everyone immediately understood what Fox intended to do, and their gazes toward him softened and became respectful. Thanks to Drunk Under the Moon for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1161 - Chapter 1161 Chapter 1163 Amethyst Coin_1 Chapter 1161: Chapter 1163: Amethyst Coin_1 Chapter 1161: Chapter 1163: Amethyst Coin_1 ` Over the past few days, Song Jian had been staying in the hotel, and his endeavors had gone smoothly. Unwilling to stir up trouble, he only thought about waiting until the end of his time here to leave East Sea Mirage City quietly. Although the trip to East Sea Mirage City had its twists and turns, the results turned out to be delightfully satisfying. Not only did he acquire a legendary quality flying sword, but he also obtained a Sword Immortal suit. Although the time to equip the suit seemed remote, having the equipment gave him something to look forward to. On the last day the East Sea Mirage City was open, the central auction house was inaugurated with great fanfare, with almost everyone entering the Mirage City flocking to the auction house. Driven by curiosity, Song Jian took out all the equipment he had on him, including the Abyssal Hell property gear he had obtained previously in the Flame Manor, and brought them all to the auction house. After an inspection, over half of the equipment Song Jian had submitted were returned to him, only netting a few Dark Gold Quality and epic items; all the gold and silver grade were returned. Arent these gold and silver itemsClevels fifty and sixtyCat least worth millions of Doomsday Coins? Song Jian thought in surprise. However, this implied just how precious the items in the auction house could be. Since he had items for auction, Song Jian was able to enter the auction house without paying an admission fee. He had originally hoped to bid on some equipment and skills he was interested in, but after the first item was put up for auction, Song Jian was dumbfounded. For the rest of the auction, he simply sat in his seat, resting with his eyes closed. It turned out that all the auction items would not accept Doomsday Coins, only bids in Amethyst Coins, which left Song Jian, who didnt have a single Amethyst Coin, in despair. He could only sit aside as a spectator and open his eyes to a new world. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the end of the day, two of the items Song Jian had sent for auction were not sold, but the rest were all purchased. After deducting the fees, Song Jian had actually harvested over two hundred Amethyst Coins. In the hotel, Song Jian held an Amethyst Coin the size of half a palm, examining it over and over again. This Amethyst Coin looked like a piece of amethyst jade, its purple color gradually fading from the inside out, its surface iridescent. Song Jian could feel that the Amethyst Coin was filled with unknown energy. With great care, Song Jian probed into the Amethyst Coin with a sliver of Sword Qi. Unexpectedly, as soon as this sliver of Sword Qi entered the Amethyst Coin, it was like a tiny hole had been poked in a fully inflated balloon, and a great amount of energy surged into Song Jians body. The vast amount of energy within the small Amethyst Coin flooded through the meridians in Song Jians arm towards his entire body, like a great river; this stunned him, and he could only muster his Invisible Sword Qi to resist this energy. However, when the energy from the Amethyst Coin came into contact with the Sword Qi, it didnt resist but instead merged with the Sword Qi, flowing through it to all parts of his body. Whats going on here? Song Jian was shocked. As piercing pain transmitted through his meridians, he immediately retracted the Sword Qi back to his dantian, resulting in the energy from the Amethyst Coin also following his meridians and entering his dantian. With undivided attention, Song Jian struggled to control this energy. Fortunately, despite its abundance, the energy from the Amethyst Coin was rootless and without source. After enduring for several minutes, the impact of the energy gradually weakened until it completely vanished. Sword Qi, my Sword Qi Value increased by sixty-seven points? Song Jian was startled to find that his upper limit of Sword Qi Value had actually increased. Although sixty-seven points was negligible for his over one thousand Sword Qi Value, this was an increase from a single Amethyst CoinCand he had over two hundred Amethyst Coins in hand! No, thats not right, its not just Sword Qi Value, Experience Points also increased by a third. My God, how is this possible? Song Jian shockingly discovered that his combat experience, which had previously been at 8%, was now at 49%. This small Amethyst Coin actually saved him almost a month of monster-slaying time. The Amethyst Coin in Song Jians hand had now lost its previous dazzling deep purple appearance, having turned into a transparent crystal with five colors. The flat crystal was covered with fine cracks, and with a gentle pinch, the entire Amethyst Coin turned to dust. ` No wonder, no wonder Song Jian looked at the transparent powder in his hands, a flash of enlightenment crossing his eyes. Its no wonder Doomsday Coins were so precious; they could actually aid in cultivation. The energy within Doomsday Coins could be transformed into any attribute of energyCmana, Mental Strength, vigor, battle qi, magic power, Sword Qi, and more. It was as if Song Jian had directly gained sixty-seven Sword Qi Value points. Other players who obtained Doomsday Coins could also use them to enhance their own energy limits. Most importantly, they could gain a massive amount of combat Experience Points, allowing their levels to rise. For an ordinary player who had just entered the game, a single Amethyst Coin could boost them from level one straight to around level thirty, saving a vast amount of time. Song Jian patted his hands together, taking out more than two hundred Amethyst Coins from his inventory and began to absorb the energy from each one. A night passed, and Song Jian was surrounded by transparent white powder, while his level had leaped from sixty-one to seventy. His Sword Qi Value increased by more than a thousand points, totaling three thousand one hundred! Looking out the window at the sky that had already turned pale, Song Jian patted off the transparent powder on his palms and stood up, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. What a pleasant surprise; had I known, I would have brought more things to exchange for Amethyst Coins! Song Jian thought to himself. At level seventy, Song Jian was now undisputedly the number one player in the game world. Currently, the average level of players in the game world was around forty-eight, with those reaching around fifty-five being almost all the elite players in the gaming world. However, players of the Abyssal Hell, due to the level-up bonus they received after changing jobs and entering Abyssal Hell, generally had four to five levels more than other players. This meant the highest level that Abyssal Hell players could achieve was around sixty. But all these were trivial compared to Song Jian, who had a ten-level lead. In the game, ninety-nine percent of players, if they did not have special scouting abilities, would see Song Jians level as nothing but a skull symbol. The level-up granted Song Jian a large number of skill points, and he had now accumulated fifteen skill points. However, so far, not a single skill had met the requirements for enhancement, so he could only continue to accumulate these points for now. Additionally, the three thousand one hundred Sword Qi Value points increased the power of the Thousand Swords Art significantly. One must know that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation required Song Jian to use all his Sword Qi Value. The more Sword Qi Value he consumed, the stronger the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation became, even though the number of Spirit Swords couldnt increase. Likewise, the power of the Moon Essence Wheel, which also consumed all Sword Qi Value, had improved. A Moon Essence Wheel formed with one thousand seven hundred Sword Qi Value points was qualitatively and offensively on a different level compared to one formed with three thousand one hundred Sword Qi Value points. Simply put, these two hundred plus Amethyst Coins had significantly boosted Song Jians strength. At that moment, a tremendous roaring sound suddenly resounded above East Sea Mirage City, and a vortex over a hundred meters in diameter appeared in the sky above the Mirage City. Song Jian stood by the window, looking at the huge vortex in the sky and thought to himself, It seems like its time to leave! Entering East Sea Mirage City allowed for only fifteen minutes of time, and the departure was the same. If one chose not to leave, they would have to wait for another year. With that thought, Song Jian jumped straight out of the window, spreading his steel wings in mid-air and flew towards the vortex in the sky. Thank you to Tears of a Great Tree for tipping 1000 starting coins~ Chapter 1162 - Chapter 1162 Chapter 1164 Abyss Octopus_1 Chapter 1162: Chapter 1164: Abyss Octopus_1 Chapter 1162: Chapter 1164: Abyss Octopus_1 Song Jian charged into the vortex, and when his vision returned, he was already above the East Sea. A few kilometers ahead was a stretch of beach where monsters emanating black auras ceaselessly crawled out of the ocean onto the sand. It seems were still quite a distance from the previous entrance Song Jian glanced around and did not spot the desolate island he had seen before, and there were only a few people nearby. It appeared that the emergence point after leaving East Sea Mirage City was random, which could prevent those who entered the Mirage City from being targeted by others with ill intent. The few others, upon realizing they had left East Sea Mirage City, didnt say a word and quickly left. Song Jians thoughts moved, and he summoned his flying sword. Within moments, the flying sword that was only three inches in size instantly transformed into a seven-foot-long sword, steadying itself beneath Song Jians feet. At the same time, the flying sword radiated a brilliant Sword Qi that enveloped Song Jian, reducing air resistance as much as possible and increasing his flight speed during the Sword Flight Art by continuously changing shape according to the airflow. Protected within the Sword Qi, Song Jian felt no discomfort, and this Sword Qi also served to protect him during flight, shielding him from sudden attacks. With a thought, the flying sword swiftly took off, accelerating from a standstill to maximum speed in less than two seconds. Most importantly, the energy consumption during flight was nearly ten times lower than when using the Sky-breaking Sword. At top speed, Song Jian could fly in the sky for three days and three nights without depleting his Sword Qi Value. Indeed, theres no comparisonCthe flying sword is many times better than the Sky-breaking Sword! Song Jian couldnt help expressing his delight. Of course, this superiority was only in terms of flight. If it came to attack power, the Sky-breaking Sword would outperform the flying sword by leagues. In just a few seconds, Song Jian traveled from the skies above the East Sea to the air above the beach. Looking down at the dense deep sea creatures below, he couldnt help but summon the Sky-breaking Sword and cast the Thousand Swords Art toward the beach! The dense Spirit Swords rained down like missiles from the sky, and immediately, loud booms resonated over the beach, with explosions erupting one after the other, creating numerous craters in the sand. Hundreds of Spirit Swords covered an area of hundreds of meters in radius. After the booming sounds ceased, only the corpses of Abyssal monsters were left on the beach, burning quickly in the transparent flames. Within moments, they turned to ashes and were blown away by the sea breeze, leaving no trace, while the beach was littered with a multitude of items sparkling with silver and golden glimmers. However, with so many monsters around, it was impossible for Song Jian to go down and pick up these dropped items. In just a few seconds, the large cleared area was once again blanketed by Abyssal monsters. What surprised Song Jian was that these Abyssal monsters seemed very interested in the dropped equipment. They rushed towards the scattered items on the beach, and their mouthparts attached to the equipment, secreting fluids that corroded the items completely, swallowing them into their mouths. The Abyssal monsters that had consumed the dropped items grew even more formidable, their strength seemingly enhanced, which opened Song Jians eyes to new possibilities. So, they can do this too Song Jian couldnt help but think, I wonder if the players who transformed into the Abyssal Hell race also possess such abilities, to enhance their own strength by devouring equipment. If they do, that would be somewhat too heaven-defying! Previously, when Song Jian had entered Abyssal Hell, the Abyssal monsters there did not possess such capabilities. System, do you think the players in the game world are dying too slowly? Song Jian sighed. The Abyssal players levels were already four or five levels higher than other players in the game world. Coupled with so many Abyssal monsters, one could say that during the Abyssal Invasion plot, the Abyssal Hell players held a considerable advantage. Now that the abyssal monsters have gained the ability to enhance their strength by swallowing equipment, it wont be long before the strength of the monsters from the Abyssal Hell faction will significantly increase. Soon, the number of Abyssal BOSS monsters will grow more and more, and the scales of victory will slowly tilt toward the Abyssal Hell. Song Jian, in a venting spree, released the Thousand Swords Art several more times, but aside from gaining some combat experience, nothing much changed. The number of abyssal monsters on the beach remained overwhelming, and some, having swallowed too many pieces of equipment, had even advanced directly from ordinary quality to elite BOSS level, confirming Song Jians earlier predictions. Unable to hold back a sigh, Song Jian controlled his flying sword and headed towards the nearest East Sea City. All of this was no longer something he could change by himself. Not long after Song Jian left, a huge vortex over a kilometer in diameter suddenly appeared on the originally calm surface of the East Sea. A massive creature, towering over a hundred meters tall, slowly emerged from the vortex. The creature, resembling a tyrannical octopus, had a huge body like a skyscraper, with countless thick tentacles extending from the seabed, each hundreds of meters long. Once the giant abyssal octopus emerged from the vortex, the vortex slowly disappeared. The octopus then submerged into the seabed as if searching for something. It didnt take long before the giant creature resurfaced. Its tentacles were all sunken below the sea level, seemingly dragging something as it slowly moved toward the beach. If Song Jian were present, he would have seen that this giant abyssal octopus was actually a level 100 King Level BOSS. With such a horrifying entity, there probably wasnt anyone who could handle it at the moment. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this region of the East Sea, it was the true overlord, able to rule over thousands of kilometers. Soon, the abyssal octopus dragged its haul onto the beachCa black pyramid about a dozen meters tall, its surface gleaming with a metallic luster. On one side of the pyramid, a large door was left ajar, revealing a swirling nebula-like Teleportation Gate. Images of abyssal demons flickered within the swirling nebula-like gate, each one ferocious, roaring and struggling as if trying to break free. But they were held back by some mysterious power, seemingly sealing the nebula gate and preventing the abyssal demons inside from breaking through the barrier. The abyssal octopus carelessly discarded the black pyramid on the beach, then once again swam back into the deep sea, quickly disappearing beneath the waves. Before long, the giant abyssal octopus surfaced again, dragging another black pyramid from the seabed. This pyramid was even larger than the first, and another door with an open nebula Teleportation Gate was allowing a steady stream of abyssal monsters to emerge, joining the horde on the beach. Continuously, the abyssal octopus dredged up dozens of black pyramids from the seabed. These were Abyssal Instances, the beachheads for the invasion of Abyssal Hell, pathways connecting the gaming world to the Abyssal Hell. As the abyssal octopus surrounded itself with these black pyramids, it began to chant in the language of the Abyss. The enchanting sound filled the air above the beach. With the rise of the Abyssal incantations, the black pyramids around it also began to change slowly! Thanks to Tears of the Great Tree for tipping 1000 starting coins~ Chapter 1163 - Chapter 1163 Chapter 1165 Sect_1 Chapter 1163: Chapter 1165: Sect_1 Chapter 1163: Chapter 1165: Sect_1 Under the control of this colossal Abyssal octopus, all the black pyramids began to slowly melt away, turning into a substance akin to black molten iron. These streams of black molten iron fused with one another, and in no time at all, they all merged together. The boiling black molten iron covered an area of several hundred meters. It looked like it was on the sand, but actually, there was a hair-thin gap between it and the sand, as if it was supported in the void by an invisible force. Soon enough, a huge spike emerged from the mass of black ironwater, growing longer and longer, swiftly reaching over thirty meters in length. This spike resembled a long mast, and not long after, two more spikes shot up, one in the front and one in the back, extending to positions a few meters lower than the first spike before stopping. Following that, a gigantic black three-masted ship arose from the black ironwater. As the ship approximately thirty meters long emerged, the black molten iron also gradually vanished, seemingly absorbed into the structure of the three-masted ship. A thick tentacle coiled around the three-masted ship and easily tossed it into the sea. After a violent disturbance, the ship steadily floated on the surface of the water. Through a stardust gate in the ships cabin, human figures walked out one after another, and in no time, more than thirty people had stepped through the gate. Phew, finally got to breathe the air of the game world again; its really nostalgic! a bald warrior placed his battle-axe on the deck, took a deep breath with his head held high, and said, intoxicated by the sensation. Damn it, cooped up for more than a month, they finally let us out, hahaha, now its a real Abyssal invasion! Newbies of the game world, start trembling, start crying; I truly look forward to splitting those tender little lambs in half! another Abyssal player walked to the railing, looked towards the distant beach, and laughed loudly. Abyssal players appeared on the deck one by one. When the number of people on the deck reached one hundred, the transmission gate flickered several times before gradually closing. These Abyssal players were among the top-ranked in Abyssal Hell, none below level sixty. The moment they appeared, even the skies above the East Sea coalesced into a mass of black clouds that took the shape of a devils head, then slowly dissipated. The moment the Abyssal players appeared on the three-masted ship, the Abyssal octopus started to swim towards the depths of the East Sea. In a short while, its trace could no longer be found, as if its appearance was solely for the creation of this eerie three-masted ship. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Leave ten to guard the ship; the rest, lets take a stroll in the nearby city, hahaha, lets see who has the guts to be the first one to scale the walls of the closest city! an Abyssal player, who had a pair of demonic bat wings, laughed heartily, spread his wings, and flew towards the beach. Move out, move out, lets start the siege! Abyssal players, armed with various weapons, jumped into the sea, swimming towards the beach. These players actually planned to conquer a city with just their few dozen in numberCa feat considered to be sheer fantasy in the eyes of others. Soon enough, the ten weakest were left on the ship, while the rest made it to the beach and began heading toward East Sea City. This three-masted ship also served as a bridgehead connecting to Abyssal Hell. It was imperative to defend it well. Every twelve hours, the Abyssal Passage on the three-masted ship would open again, continuing to transport more Abyssal players. Should this ship be destroyed, then the Abyssal Passage there would effectively be demolished. However, the area was already occupied by Abyssal beasts; aside from the ten Abyssal players, there were millions, even tens of millions of Abyssal monsters around. Anyone trying to get close to the ship would be besieged by these Abyssal creatures. Moreover, since the ship could navigate freely on the high seas, it was equivalent to a mobile Abyssal Passage, making its destruction an exceptionally difficult task. In the game world, similar scenes were unfolding continuously. Abyssal players began to officially enter the game world, and the real invasion from the Abyss had started. As Abyssal Hell players entered the game world, the hidden sects nestled within deep mountains and great rivers seemed to receive a signal at the same moment. The warning bell, a call to assemble, continued to resonate within these sects. Disciples dressed in their sects garments began leaving their respective sects, heading towards the major cities within the game world. In the cities, NPCs dressed in all sorts of bizarre outfits began to appear in the city squares. These NPCs, labelled as Sect Disciple, started to recruit disciples, not just from players, but also from the NPCs who lived in the cities, who even queued up to be tested for qualifications. Song Jian arrived back in the City of Hope in no time through East Sea Citys Transmission Array. Stepping out of the City of Hopes Transmission Array, Song Jian saw many NPCs dressed in tight-fitting garments appear in the city centers square. Black Tiger Gate, Eagle Claw Gate, Xuan Yin Sect, Shaolin Sect Song Jian looked at the dozens of large banners standing in the city square and immediately felt a headache coming on. Most importantly, countless players and NPCs swarmed towards these sects, with long lines forming beneath each banner. Eh, City Lord, are you also looking to join these sects? A member of the City of Hope Alliance brightened upon seeing Song Jian in the square, and approached him eagerly. Song Jian glanced at him, recognizing Zhou Qing, who had been one of Wang Qis team members and now was a top manager in the City of Hope Alliance, commanding several hundred-person hunting squads to hunt for BOSSes. Zhou Qing, what brings you here? When did these people show up? Song Jian asked with a smile. These people are strange, as if they suddenly appeared in the middle of the city. It was about an hour ago. But its not easy to join these sects; you need to have the right qualifications! Zhou Qing scratched his head, Some sects only require satisfactory strength, agility, and other attributes, while others need strange attributes like comprehension and willpower Song Jian nodded and looked carefully; he noticed that these so-called sects also had their own hierarchies. The lower the grade of the sect, the lower the recruitment requirements; the higher the grade of the sect, the higher the requirements. However, there were at least hundreds of thousands of people in the City of Hope and each sect had recruited quite a few disciples. The recruitment process for these sects was simple: if one met the criteria, they would directly issue a token, which seemed convenient and efficient. After watching for a long time, Song Jian suddenly noticed that in a corner of the central square, a recruitment spot for a sect called the Free and Unrestrained Sect had no one around. Unable to contain his curiosity, he pointed in that direction and asked, Zhou Qing, whats the deal with the Free and Unrestrained Sect? Why isnt there a single person there? Zhou Qing glanced over and shook his head, This Free and Unrestrained Sect is something else. Its the only first-rate sect recruitment spot in the entire square, but whoever goes up there gets nothing more than a glance before being directly told theyre not qualified. Up until now, we still dont know what the requirements are for this sect. In the end, the crowd because so large that the recruiter simply drew a line on the ground, saying only those who could cross this line would qualify. Yet, to this date, not a single person has managed to cross that line Song Jian smiled slightly and suddenly became interested in the Free and Unrestrained Sect, stepping towards their recruitment spot. Thanks to Tears of the Great Tree for the 1000 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1164 - Chapter 1164 Chapter 1166 Snow Mountain_1 Chapter 1164: Chapter 1166: Snow Mountain_1 Chapter 1164: Chapter 1166: Snow Mountain_1 In a secluded corner of the central square in the City of Hope, a dark flag emblazoned with the flamboyant characters Free and Unrestrained Sect stood tall. Beneath the flag, a middle-aged man sat in a rocking chair with a fan in one hand and a gourd of wine in the other, his eyes half-closed. He muttered to himself in a low voice, occasionally taking a sip of wine, a picture of leisure and contentment. Three meters in front of him, a sharp, forceful line deeply etched into the floor of the square barred everyone from approaching. This was a test he had set up. If one couldnt cross that line, they simply had no qualifications to join the Free and Unrestrained Sect, saving him the time and effort of testing each person individually. Song Jian took two steps forward and immediately felt a strong force surging towards him, causing his body to sway involuntarily. For an average player, although this wouldnt result in injury, it would at least be enough to push them off their feet. Song Jian smiled faintly and continued to walk forward. The closer he got to the engraved line, the greater the force that rushed against him, as if he was walking against a fierce wind and driving rain. However, with Song Jian having achieved S-rank in two combat power assessments, this level of force was hardly a concern. As long as the strength and agility attributes reach around one hundred and thirty points, this force wont cause any hindrance! Song Jian thought to himself as he walked steadily forward: Joining the Free and Unrestrained Sect must surely have even more stringent requirements. Song Jian stood before the engraved line, where the force directed at him had reached its maximum, causing his clothes to flutter wildly in the powerful wind. After standing for a few seconds, Song Jian glanced at the man twice and gave a slight smile. Just when everybody thought he would step over the line, Song Jian turned and walked away instead. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before hed taken two steps, a grand voice reached Song Jians ears: Young friend, are you looking down on my Free and Unrestrained Sect? Song Jian turned around, bowed to the middle-aged man who had remained in the same relaxed posture on the rocking chair the whole time, said nothing, and continued towards the City Lord Mansion. Back at the City Lord Mansion, Duan Jian was already waiting for him, a look of anticipation on his face. Back already, how was it, East Sea Mirage City is quite bustling, right? Duan Jian said with a smile. It was alright. I fought a few rounds with the Abyssal Demons from Flame Manor, Song Jian shook his head and said; How could Abyssal Demons appear in that place? Duan Jian was taken aback, a little anxious: How did you end up against Flame Manor? You must know, behind it stands an Abyssal Demon King, a third-tier combatant. With your current strength, you cannot possibly be his match The invasion of the Abyssal Hell into the Main World not only affects the players from the Main World but also the many NPCs who live there. Duan Jian naturally knew that whenever the two factions encounter each other, a fight to the death ensues. Flame Manor is a stronghold of the Abyssal Hell within East Sea Mirage City, equivalent to a gateway to the Abyssal Hell. If Song Jian truly started a fight with this place, endless Abyssal Demons would emerge from the gateway into East Sea Mirage City. Most importantly, the Abyssal Demon King backing Flame Manor could also come through that passageway into East Sea Mirage City. They were just a few challenge matches, not as exaggerated as you say! Song Jian waved his hand and said, Besides, I obtained my flying sword from there. Saying this, Song Jian took out the Legendary Level flying sword. The diamond-shaped sword, only three inches in size and glowing with a purplish-gold light, floated silently before Song Jian, eliciting an envious look from Duan Jian. Legendary quality, tsk tsk, my flying sword is only at the epic level right now. Your sword is one grade higher than mine; I dont even know what to say Duan Jian said, somewhat speechless. Haha, just lucky, Song Jian thought, and with a flick of his mind, the three-inch-long flying sword flew to his waist. Although the sword was of Legendary Level, it had no Sword Spirit and could not meld into Song Jians body like the Sky-breaking Sword. Alright, lets drop that subject. Did you bring back the wine I asked for? Duan Jian asked, extending his hand. Song Jians face showed a hesitant expression as he took out the jade bottle containing the wine and said, She didnt ask for money A cryptic expression appeared on Duan Jians face as he took the jade bottle. He looked at Song Jian as if he wanted to explain something but ultimately just shook his head and sighed deeply. Since you already have a Feijian, in two days, Ill take you to the Imperial Sword Sect! Duan Jian placed the jade bottle into his bosom and looked at Song Jian, Youre in luck. The intensity of the Abyssal Hell invasion has increased, and the restrictions on disciple recruitment by the various sects in the Main World have been lifted, including the Imperial Sword Sect. If it were before, you could only become a menial disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, but now, you have the chance to be accepted as an official disciple. With your current strength, I believe this shouldnt be a difficult task! Song Jians lips curved up slightly. Although he had been in East Sea Mirage City for the past few days, he had also gathered quite a lot of information about the various sects and even made friends with many disciples from the Hanhai Sect, Purifying Sword Sect, and other factions, learning a great deal about the sects. The Imperial Sword Sect is considered a super sect in legend, which hasnt had a disciple appear in the Main World for thousands of years; many people thought the Imperial Sword Sect had perished. After all, it was the Imperial Sword Sect that had received the most inheritance from the Ancient Sword SectCit has the supreme scriptures that lead all the way to the Great Dao! In the two days that followed, Song Jian arranged everything in the City of Hope and then left with Duan Jian, heading southwest. They flew for who knows how long, and eventually, the pair arrived amidst a range of snowy mountains. Here, are we almost at the Himalaya Mountain? Song Jian couldnt help but ask, gazing at the snow-covered mountain range. Pointing casually to his left, Duan Jian said, Fly in this direction for half a day, and you will see the Himalaya Mountain. You should visit if you have time. With good luck, you might be able to pick Snow Dragon Fruit. But be careful of the Snowy Mountain Wildmen; those monsters are all over level one hundred! Song Jians heart chilled. It seemed the danger level of this area was quite high, probably not less than Scorching GorgeCit might also hide many King Level bosses. Is the Imperial Sword Sects gate located here? Song Jian couldnt help asking. There are three teleportation points in the Main World, and this is one of them! Duan Jian said. Soon, Song Jian followed Duan Jian and arrived at a concealed cave. From within the cave came the faint sounds of wild beasts roaring. Song Jian glanced at Duan Jian, but it seemed as though Duan Jian heard nothing and continued walking into the cave. The two walked for more than half an hour before reaching the end of the cave, which was much deeper than Song Jian had imagined. At the end of the cave was a huge underground cavern, with countless giant icicles, some several meters, even over ten meters long, hanging from the ceiling like suspended blades. To Song Jians surprise, a large group of creatures with white fur lived in the cavern, resembling humans somewhat, with a seven to eight likeness ratio. They had ferocious faces, looking like giant polar bears. This is Unable to help himself, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, feeling a strong threat emanating from these creatures. He released the Eye of Insight without hesitation and looked towards one of the giant white-furred creatures over three meters tall. Thanks to Little Demon Lin for tipping 100 starting coins~ PS: The two chapters I missed yesterday due to leave will be made up in the next couple of days. Yep, thats it! Chapter 1165 - Chapter 1165 Chapter 1167 Start_1 Chapter 1165: Chapter 1167 Start_1 Chapter 1165: Chapter 1167 Start_1 ` What are these monsters? Song Jian looked at the group of monsters in front of him in surprise. They were actually a group of lord-level bosses over level one hundred, and there were more than three hundred of them. Among these monsters, there were also three commanding-level bosses at level one hundred and twenty dispersed around the cave. So many bosses gathered in such a cave completely overturned everything Song Jian knew about the game! To know, commanding-level bosses are very hard to appear in the same area at the same time, unless the area is ruled by an even higher-grade king-level boss. Otherwise, if two commanding-level bosses met, there would definitely be a battle to determine a victor; it is not possible for them to peacefully coexist in the same cave without a king-level boss! These are the guardians of the Yu Jian Zong transfer location, the Sword Servant Beasts. They possess the bloodline of the Xue Shan Ye Ren and have been modified to remove their wildness! Duan Jian glanced at Song Jian , signaling him not to be so tense, and explained, The Sword Servant Beasts are controlled by disciples adept at beast taming from our sect. You can interact more with them after you become a disciple of the Yu Jian Zong ! After speaking, Duan Jian took out a token from his chest, a thread of Jian Qi infused into the token, and it immediately emitted a soft pale golden light. The golden light enveloped both Duan Jian and Song Jian as they slowly walked towards the guardian monsters. Feeling the disturbance, the Sword Servant Beasts stood up alertly one after another. Song Jian discovered that these Sword Servant Beasts, with the blood of the Xue Shan Ye Ren , were all towering over two meters tall, with imposing figures that were rather intimidating. Upon recognizing the pale golden light, the monsters gazes softened in an instant, with some even lying back down on the ground, while others cleared a path. Soon, a gigantic transmission Mo Fa Zhen appeared before the two of them. When they arrived in front of the transmission array, Duan Jian embedded several energy stones into the key nodes of the Mo Fa Zhen , then checked the time and said to Song Jian , There are still half an hour left before the transmission array can be activated, lets rest for a while. Song Jian nodded, and both sat cross-legged on the transmission array. The Sword Servant Beast monsters around them looked very reverent towards the token in Duan Jian s hand, not daring to come close, even their roaring had quieted down a lot. Inside the transmission array, Duan Jian was originally sitting cross-legged, meditating with his eyes closed. Suddenly, there was a disturbance from the cave tunnel, and Duan Jian quickly opened his eyes and looked towards the entrance. In just a short while, two more figures appeared at the end of the tunnel. Gu Luo ! Duan Jian stood up abruptly, his gaze fixed intently on the figures in the distance. Soon, a long-haired middle-aged man and a girl who looked around seventeen or eighteen, a bit shorter than him, came over. In the mans hand was a token identical to the one Duan Jian held, emitting a faint golden glow. Duan Jian ? Gu Luo looked at Duan Jian somewhat surprised. He raised his eyebrows, then, as if he remembered something amusing, a slight smile curled up at the corner of his mouth and he said, Oh, have your injuries healed? You neednt worry about my injuries. I have ways to deal with them! Duan Jian said with a displeased expression. Is this the disciple you handpicked? Doesnt seem very impressive, Gu Luo , holding the girls hand, walked slowly over and also stood on the transmission array. After looking at the energy stones in the key nodes of the transmission array, Gu Luo laughed, I didnt expect youd already prepared the energy stones for the transmission array. Its just perfect, I guess you wont mind if I take advantage of this situation! Turning his head, Gu Luo looked at Song Jian with a smile and said, Kid, joining the Yu Jian Zong is no easy feat. If youre not careful, you could lose your life! Your strength is too weak; youre not even as good as the average outer sect disciples. Going there is like seeking death! Song Jian smiled and glanced at the girl beside Gu Luo , The person youve chosen isnt even as high level as me! The girl next to Gu Luo was also a player, curiously sizing up Song Jian . She was only level fifty-nine. Hearing Song Jian comment on her low level, her face chilled, and she rolled her eyes at Song Jian . ` Gu Luos face darkened as he snorted coldly, Hmph, what do you know? Xin Ling possesses the strongest Ancient Moon Sword Physique in this world, her potential is limitless! But her level is indeed not as high as mine! Song Jian shrugged his shoulders and said. Xin Ling has mastered over a hundred sword techniques, her current strength, can easily take down Lord level BOSSes who are similar to her in level or even slightly higher! Gu Luo exclaimed with wide eyes. Her level isnt as high as mine! Song Jian said with an expressionless face. Damn it, do you see the long sword behind Xin Ling? That is the legendary Sword of Siegru. Dont be fooled by its ordinary appearance now, but it is a weapon that can grow, and its future quality can reach that of a Demi-God Artifact! Gu Luo shouted, Have you ever heard of a Demi-God Artifact, kid! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian glanced at the long sword behind the girl, turned his head to Gu Luo, and said, Her level isnt as high as mine! Gu Luo: A moment later, Gu Luo turned his head and shouted to Duan Jian, Damn it, do you value this kid just because he is good at talking! Duan Jian laughed heartily, Gu Luo, arent you the one who claims to be unmatched in debate? How come you cant even outtalk a youth? Dont ever boast about your tongue in front of me again! The look on Duan Jians face was one of immense satisfaction, as if he had finally gotten his long-awaited revenge, his expression completely relaxed. With a cold snort, Gu Luo didnt even glance at the two, flicked his hand, and led the girl beside him towards another spot within the Transmission Array. Into Song Jians ear, Duan Jians voice, as fine as the buzz of a mosquito, said: Song Jian, you must not be careless. If Gu Luo isnt deceiving us, the Ancient Moon Sword Physique is second only to the Holy Spirit Sword Physique in terms of strength, with limitless potential. Perhaps she may truly become your greatest obstacle in entering the Imperial Sword Sect! A look of surprise flashed in Song Jians eyes, and he couldnt help but look towards the girl named Xin Ling. Coincidentally, Xin Ling was also looking at him. As their eyes met, a touch of crimson appeared on Xin Lings cheeks, and she snorted lowly before turning her head away. She doesnt seem that strong at all! Song Jian murmured to himself quietly. At that moment, the Transmission Array on the ground suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light, enveloping all four of them. Its activated! Duan Jian grabbed onto Song Jians shoulder, but before Song Jian could react, he felt as if his entire being had turned into nothingness, floating uncontrollably, with only his consciousness remaining. He didnt know how much time had passed when suddenly, a light appeared before Song Jians eyes, and he found himself in front of a huge transmission plaza. At that moment, he felt all his muscles aching, and he could barely muster any strength, just like he had been doing heavy physical labor for seven days and seven nights. All he wanted to do was to lie down on the ground and rest properly. Instructor, have we arrived? Song Jian asked with effort, enduring the pain. We have, this is the home of the Imperial Sword Sect, Ancient Sword Star! Duan Jians voice rose beside Song Jians ear. Song Jians spirit relaxed, and he fainted, his consciousness falling into darkness. Thank you to Hope Black and White Star for the tip of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1166 - Chapter 1166 Chapter 1168 Contact_1 Chapter 1166: Chapter 1168 Contact_1 Chapter 1166: Chapter 1168 Contact_1 Early in the morning, an ancient-style town. Song Jian regained consciousness amid a cacophony of noise and only when he was fully awake did he realize that he lay in a wooden house. The room divider, table, chairs, and hanging paintings on the surrounding walls were all imbued with an antique style, as if he had abruptly transitioned to ancient times. Creak~ The door of the house opened, and Duan Jian came in with a tray of food. Seeing that Song Jian had sat up in bed, he smiled slightly and placed the food on the table. He said to Song Jian, You have a good constitution. Youve recovered so quickly after passing through the great teleportation array. Teacher, where are we? Song Jian got up from the bed. Although he was still somewhat weak, he felt much better than when he had first been transported here. Only his limbs were still feeble and lacked strength. Upon opening his personal attribute interface to check, Song Jian discovered that there was a Weakness status in his status bar, reducing all his attributes by 30% for 12 hours. This is the Semi-dimensional plane of the Imperial Sword Sect, Ancient Sword Star! Duan Jian sat on a chair and gestured for Song Jian to come over and eat. He continued, This is a small town on Ancient Sword Star, less than thirty li from the Imperial Sword Sects gate. He hadnt felt it while lying in bed, but now, as he approached the table and caught the aroma of the food, Song Jian suddenly felt an intense hunger, as if he hadnt eaten for days, and he couldnt wait to dig in vigorously. Watching Song Jian devour his food ravenously, Duan Jian smiled and continued, In a few days, there will be the sects sacrificial ceremony. A group of disciples will be recruited, and I have already registered you. Perform well during the talent examination; strive to become a disciple of the inner sect directly! Song Jian nodded, ate most of the food on his plate, and then picked up the water jug beside him, guzzling it down. After eating almost all the food, he finally felt his spirits lift somewhat. Teacher, what is the content of the examination for recruiting disciples? I want to practice in advance so I dont embarrass you! Song Jian asked with a grin. Cut it out, you are not my disciple. If you perform poorly, its your own face youll lose! Duan Jian said indifferently, If you do well, you might be valued by an elder from within the sect. Then you could rise to great heights overnight. Im just an ordinary disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, teaching you some sword techniques to fulfill a task. We have no master-disciple relationship! In fact, all skill instructors in the game were there just to guide players in completing occupational tasks and obtaining their first novice profession. Even if one were to learn skills from these instructors, it would either cost Doomsday Coins or require the completion of tasks. Therefore, many players skills were not systematic; they learned one move here, another there, which is one of the reasons why most players were not strong, hardly able to defeat Elite Level bosses of the same rank. Teacher, then tell me, who is the most powerful in the Imperial Sword Sect? It would be easier for me to choose a master when the time comes! Song Jian laughed. Heh, you should be thankful if someone takes you in. You still want to be picky? Duan Jian chuckled and said, If you were Xin Ling, that little girl with the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, thats another story. Youll see, many elders and enforcers will scramble for that girl when the time comes. Dont be too envious and pop your eyes out. After speaking, Duan Jian stood up, patted his buttocks, and said, Stay in this small town for these two days and get familiar with the environment. The day before the sacrificial ceremony, I will take you to the Imperial Sword Sect. Whether you soar to the skies or skulk back to the Main World with your tail between your legs will be up to you! Having said this, Duan Jian pushed the door and went out, leaving Song Jian alone in the room. The next day, once he felt his condition had returned to its peak, Song Jian left the room he was staying in. He was in an inn in a small town, where Duan Jian had arranged a three-day accommodation for him. During these three days, he could wander around the town at will. To recover his condition, Song Jian stayed in the inn for an entire day and was already bored stiff. When he finally felt renewed, he couldnt wait to leave the inn and head to the street. The attire of the people on the street resembled those of the Tang and Song dynasties as seen in TV dramas. Even the style of the shops and signboards along the street followed the same pattern. However, among them were also a few buildings flickering with neon lights and exuding a modern style, but these stood out starkly against the other stores. Significantly fewer people frequented these conspicuous places, seeming to reject this style. Elixirs, flying swords, petsCthis is practically identical to the wares youd find in the stores of those legendary cultivation sects! Song Jian was only a little surprised to find that nearly all the items sold in the town were those used by cultivators in legends. The very flying sword Song Jian had risked his life to obtain in East Sea Mirage City was openly displayed on the counters here, which was quite a bitter pill to swallow! sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, most of the items offered in these shops were of average quality, featuring mostly white and green-grade items. Song Jian didnt see any high-end items. Young man, I see youve been around for quite some time without buying a single item. Is it that none of the wares here catch your fancy? A woman in her thirties, with pointed eyebrows and a flirtatious air, sashayed towards Song Jian, trailing behind her two black and one white fluffy tails. Lady Fox? Song Jian squinted, a smile playing on his lips. Lady Fox is a title for those of the fox clan who have opened their intelligence and transformed into human form, not specifically referring to any one individual. In Xuanyue Cave, Song Jian had seen what a real Lady Fox looked like; the woman before him bore a striking resemblance to a Lady Fox. If Song Jian hadnt encountered them before, he might have truly believed she was one. This must be some sort of transformation technique! Song Jian thought to himself, itching to use the Eye of Insight to see what the womans true form was when suddenly, a familiar voice echoed in his ear. Kid, I didnt expect you to actually make it in here. Not bad, not bad. Follow her, dont act out of the ordinary, and dont let others notice you. Otherwise, your three friends will Song Jians expression changed. He hadnt anticipated that the woman he had met in that eerie village would once again find him here, within the domain of the Imperial Sword Sect in the Semi-dimensional plane. Young man, I have quite a few good items back there. Would you like to take a look? As she spoke, the Lady Fox beckoned Song Jian with a curl of her finger, then turned and walked toward a secluded alleyway. Song Jian kept his expression neutral, internally sneering. He followed behind her. Thank you Joker9527 for tipping 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1167 - Chapter 1167 Chapter 1169 Examination_1 Chapter 1167: Chapter 1169 Examination_1 Chapter 1167: Chapter 1169 Examination_1 Soon, Song Jian followed Lady Fox to the front of a shop. The shop looked quite narrow, with only two floors, made entirely of wooden structure. It seemed to have some age to it, with mottled and battered walls. Walking on the steps, his feet made a creak, creak sound as if the wooden boards could hardly bear the weight and were about to break at any moment. The light inside the store was somewhat dim, and the ground was covered in dust; it appeared that it had not been cleaned for a long time. Such a shop, even if someone discovered it and walked in for a look, would immediately turn around and leave. Upon entering the shop, Song Jian looked around. The shelves around him were filled with transparent glass jars and bottles, within which various biological organs and tissues were soaked in a special solution. Song Jian even saw a heart that was still beating and a human head that could open and close its eyes on its own. This is practically a dissection exhibition hall! Song Jians face turned a bit strange. In the game, there were not a few people who researched strange things; they liked to dissect the limbs of various beasts and then join them with other creatures, creating all sorts of bizarre and monstrous creatures. Song Jian had seen such things before, but he never expected that within the territory of the Imperial Sword Sect on Ancient Sword Star, such an establishment would exist. Young man, please wait a moment. The owner wants to speak with you directly! Lady Fox, upon returning to the shop, immediately shed her disguise, turning into a shadowy, mist-like creature. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shadow demon Song Jian stared at the monster before him, thinking to himself that he had killed many such monsters in that eerie village shrouded in mist before. These monsters were not very strong in themselves, but their abilities were very peculiar. They could possess other monsters, drawing strength from their bodies, and even merge with each other to evolve into even more sinister and powerful creatures. In a short while, the shadow demon in front of him suddenly began to burn, like a black flame. In no time at all, the entire shadow demon was burned clean, leaving behind a fist-sized, black and shiny pearl floating in the air. Soul Shadow Pearl? Song Jian squinted his eyes. The black pearl in front of him was exactly like the Soul Shadow Pearl that fell after killing a shadow demon. At this moment, a coquettish laugh sounded throughout the room. The Soul Shadow Pearl shone with a black light, and the figure of that girl from the eerie village appeared in the void. The girl had jet-black hair and seemed to be only eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing form-fitting armor. The Giant Dragon head on her left shoulder looked particularly ferocious and terrifying. You have done very well, to have arrived at Ancient Sword Star in less than half a month! the girls face was full of smiles, just like when Song Jian first met her. You can actually appear here too? Song Jian said with slight surprise. The girls face showed a look of disdain, and with a cold snort she said, Hmph, its just a broken Semi-dimensional plane. In the face of time, it has no secrets at all! In the scene, the girl seemed to still be in that strange town, with an Abyss Fortress suppressed behind her, covered in thick blood vessels and tumors. What exactly do you want me to steal from the Imperial Sword Sect? asked Song Jian. Very simple! the girl said with a laugh: Become a formal disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, and then go to suppress the Ancient Desolate Abyss. From within the Ancient Desolate Abyss, find the Demon Suppression Tower of the Ancient Desolate race for me. Then I will release your three companions, not only lifting the restrictions on them but perhaps even granting them some benefits A formal disciple, the Ancient Desolate Abyss, the Demon Suppression Tower? Song Jian suddenly exclaimed angrily, Do you think I can complete this task in just two months? Theres simply not enough time! Giggle, time flows differently on Ancient Sword Star compared to the Main Plane. One year on Ancient Sword Star might just be one month on the Main Plane. Although the time frame of a little over two years is somewhat tight, if you work hard, its entirely possible for you to complete this task! The girl laughed with her whole body trembling slightly, giving off an I believe in you vibe. After a while, Song Jian, with a grave expression on his face, walked out of the shop, holding the black Soul Shadow Pearl in his hand. After glancing again at the heavyweight Soul Shadow Pearl, Song Jian let out a silent sigh, tucked the pearl back into his inventory, and strode towards the inn. This trip out, having been approached by this eccentric woman, instantly made him lose the interest to continue wandering around the small town. Song Jian returned to the inn and patiently waited for the day of the Imperial Sword Sects sacrificial ceremony. Two days later, Duan Jian appeared and took Song Jian with him for Sword Flight Art, flying towards the true gate of the Imperial Sword Sect. Soon, they arrived before a towering peak that reached into the clouds, rising from the ground like a pillar piercing the heavens. Even from hundreds of miles away, the peak was visible. However, Song Jian and Duan Jian, after flying a certain distance from the town, suddenly saw what was clearly a mysterious barrier around the mountain, preventing ordinary people from getting close. The two quickly arrived at the foot of the towering mountain. A gigantic stone staircase, ten meters wide, led all the way from the base to the top of the mountain, disappearing into the clouds. You cant be so old-fashioned as to actually make me climb step by step to the very top, can you? Song Jian glanced at the endless staircase and turned to Duan Jian with an unavoidable complaint. Ahem, actually, this is just the first step, testing the physical and willpower of those wishing to become disciples. Only those who can rely on their own strength to reach the mountaintop are qualified to enter the Imperial Sword Sect! Duan Jians face flashed with an embarrassed look as he sheepishly said, Back in the day, I, too, climbed up from here step by step. There is no time limit; even if it takes you a year or even ten years to reach the top, it would still count as a success C but you can only use the power of your own body, no skills or additional tools are permitted! Phew, okay, Song Jian sighed and nodded. When one is under anothers roof, they must bow their head. Since he wanted to become a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, naturally he had to comply with their admission test methods, even though Song Jian found these methods a bit too low-tech. To test physical fitness and resolve, he could think of more than a dozen methods that were both faster and simpler on the spot, each far better than ascending the mountain stairs. To have such a grand sect gate and yet not know how to keep up with the times, really! Song Jian muttered softly to himself as he stepped onto the first stone stair. One step, two steps, three steps Song Jian climbed steadily upwards, and when he crossed the tenth step, he suddenly felt a heaviness in his body. Huh, why has my body suddenly become heavier? Song Jian frowned, feeling as though an extra ten kilograms had been added to his weight. This added weight was not much for him now, but if the weight increased along with the ascent up the stairs, based on the rate of increase, Song Jian felt that reaching the mountaintop would not be an easy task. Thank you Tiger Hawk Soar for the gift of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1168 - Chapter 1168 Chapter 1170 Climbing the Ladder_1 Chapter 1168: Chapter 1170: Climbing the Ladder_1 Chapter 1168: Chapter 1170: Climbing the Ladder_1 Song Jian paused slightly before continuing to ascend. Sure enough, when he climbed another ten steps, the weight his body had to bear increased by another ten kilograms. Phew, this method is a bit rudimentary, but its truly straightforward and effective. At the very least, it should weed out more than ninety percent of the people, right? Song Jian thought to himself. Ahead of him, he could vaguely see numerous figures steadily climbing toward the mountain peak, and behind him, there were still many people making their way to the stone steps. Song Jian took a deep breath; the stone staircase had tens of thousands of steps. The weight he had to carry would get heavier and heavier, and the longer it took, the less likely he would succeed. With that in mind, Song Jian couldnt help but quicken his pace, striding toward the staircase above. Duan Jian stood at the foot of the mountain, watching Song Jian climb step by step. A smile appeared on his lips as he recalled the embarrassment he felt when he reached the summit. Back then, he couldnt even stand up and had to crawl on all fours to climb the last few steps. That time, only three people reached the top! Duan Jian whispered to himself, quite pleased with himself for standing out among thousands. Heh heh, looking at your sleazy smile, are you remembering how pathetic you looked when you reached the top? Tsk tsk, you were like a dog, crawling on all fours to the last step, drenched in sweat as if you had just been fished out of a pool. Its hilarious to think about it now. You should have had a camera then to capture that moment, hahaha! A disgusting laugh came from behind Duan Jian. Turning his head, sure enough, it was Gu Luo, accompanied by Xin Ling, arriving at the foot of the mountain. Gu Luo, your appearance back then was no better than mine. What right do you have to laugh at me? Duan Jian retorted with a face ashen with anger. Heh heh, no matter how disheveled I was, I didnt use my hands. I climbed to the summit using just my two legs! Gu Luo said with a proud look on his face. Hmph, sure, you didnt use your hands, but your knees were all worn through the skin. If it werent for Elder Changqing, your legs would have been useless! Duan Jian sneered, Out of the three of us who reached the summit, only you got treated. Otherwise, the grass on your grave would be three feet tall by now! Cut it out, youre just jealous that Elder Changqing took a special interest in me! Gu Luo said nonchalantly, What do you say, are you interested in a bet to see whether your favored disciple can reach the top, or whether mine does? Duan Jian glanced at Xin Ling, snorted coldly, and said nothing. Xin Ling, who possessed the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, had infinite potential. Even if she couldnt pass this level of the Ascent to Heaven Stairs, a mentor would be willing to take her as a disciple. Once she caught the eye of a mentor, all it would take is a plea to remove the pressure from her, and she could easily reach the summit. So what, is finding a disciple with the Ancient Moon Sword Physique that impressive? Duan Jian said sourly. Heh, go ahead, be envious and resentful. The Ancient Moon Sword Physique is, of course, remarkable! Gu Luo said smugly: But I wont be accused of bullying you. In the first challenge of the Ascent to Heaven Stairs, the Ancient Moon Sword Physique wont be of much help. If Xin Ling cant reach the top on her own, consider her defeated, how about that? Duan Jian furrowed his brows, looking at Gu Luo with a puzzled expression: Are you that confident? Of course! Gu Luo stepped forward and said, I, Gu Luo, am not just good with words, my eyes have never deceived me! If youre scared, then forget I said anything. After all, aside from your sword technique being slightly better than mine, your other skills are nothing to boast about! Duan Jian narrowed his eyes and stared at Gu Luo for a long while before finally squeezing out a sentence, Fine! Ill compete with you. If you win, I will avoid you by three lengths wherever you appear, and when I see you, I will respectfully call you Senior Brother. But if you lose, I want your three days worth of qualification to enter the Sword Spirit Pool! Sword Spirit Pool? Gu Luos expression changed. It was well known that the Sword Spirit Pool was no ordinary place. Within the Imperial Sword Sect, it was one of the three great blessings. Even ordinary people had a certain chance of comprehending a sword physique when entering the Sword Spirit Pool. The longer the duration of the entry, the greater the chance of comprehension. Even for someone like Xin Ling, who already possessed a sword physique, there was a chance to elevate her own sword physique after entering the Sword Spirit Pool! The qualification to access the Sword Spirit Pool was extremely precious. Gu Luo had completed a very difficult task for the sect and had been rewarded with three days worth of access to the Sword Spirit Pool! Seeing Gu Luos hesitation, Duan Jian sneered, What, are you scared? If youre scared, just pretend I didnt say anything. After all, besides swordsmanship, theres just too much you are inferior at Ill take the bet! Gu Luo shouted angrily, his face flushed with rage, Just three days, Ill bet one day at most with you! One day it is, hmph! Duan Jian let out a cold snort, turned around with a sweep of his sleeve and no longer continued to look at him, instead gazing toward the stone steps. As he watched Duan Jians composed demeanor, Gu Luo couldnt help muttering to himself. After a long moment, he turned to Xin Ling, who had been standing by his side, and said, Youve seen the stakes of my bet with him. If you can help me win this game, Ill give you all three days of access to the Sword Spirit Pool. By then, your Ancient Moon Sword Physique is certain to advance further. Really? Xin Lings eyes lit up, and with a joyful face, she bowed to Gu Luo, Thank you, mentor. I will definitely reach the mountain top on my own capabilities! Good, go on, dont disappoint me! Gu Luo nodded with satisfaction. Within the Imperial Sword Sect, both Gu Luo and Duan Jian were just ordinary disciples, without the qualifications to take on disciples. It was only due to the game systems obligatory requirements that a large number of ordinary disciples had been sent out by the Imperial Sword Sect as professional mentors. In reality, there was no direct master-disciple relationship between mentors and players. They were merely there to help players with their first job change, and the skills they taught were various and sundry, disjointed and not systematic. Moreover, the core techniques of the Imperial Sword Sect were not passed on to the players. Nonetheless, these ordinary disciples also had the task of recruiting outstanding disciples for the Imperial Sword Sect. Among the many players who changed jobs, the task was to select the most excellent one to participate in the sects admission assessment. Once they passed, not only would the Imperial Sword Sect gain fresh blood, but these ordinary disciples would also have the merit of recommendation. And if they recruited an exceptionally talented disciple, there would be additional rewards. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gu Luo managing to find Xin Ling, who possessed the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, meant that an extra reward was practically guaranteed, which was the source of Duan Jians ongoing resentment. He felt that Gu Luo had stumbled upon good fortune by sheer luck. Watching Xin Ling swiftly climb step by step, Gu Luo couldnt help but reveal an excited smile on his face. After glancing at Duan Jian, he let out a chuckle and started walking nonchalantly toward the stone stairs. Duan Jian took one look and snorted coldly. He actually followed behind him. One after the other, they slowly made their way towards the mountain top. PS: Thank you to Traces of Life for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1169 - Chapter 1169 Chapter 1171 Right Before Eyes_1 Chapter 1169: Chapter 1171: Right Before Eyes_1 Chapter 1169: Chapter 1171: Right Before Eyes_1 Gu Luo and Duan Jian, both formal disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect, didnt feel the slightest pressure from the Ascent to Heaven Stairs upon them. In contrast, those desiring to join the Imperial Sword Sect, to become disciples, appeared tense, like ants ceaselessly climbing upwards. Gu Luo, with so many people here, how many do you think will actually reach the peak? Duan Jian couldnt help but be a bit dazed as he watched the examinees on the Ascent to Heaven Stairs. Hmph, at least ninety-nine percent will be eliminated! Gu Luo disdainfully glanced at the people and said in a low voice. Most of these examinees were natives in the game, also known as NPCs to the players, with only a very small number of players, referred to as Heaven Favored Ones by the NPCs. Gu Luo believed that the potential of Heaven Favored Ones was immense. An average Heaven Favored One had much better natural talent than the games talented natives and was certainly worth cultivating. This was also why the disciple he chose was a Heaven Favored One. Of course, what pleased Gu Luo the most was that Xin Ling, a Heaven Favored One, actually possessed the Ancient Moon Sword Physique. Even Gu Luo himself felt he had stumbled upon incredible luck. He was sure that the sect would grant him a significant reward for this. Thinking of this, his heart flared with excitement. Looking toward Duan Jian beside him, his gaze became more casual. The moment Xin Ling set foot on the stone steps, her speed surged. Within seconds, she had ascended twenty or thirty steps. However, she soon noticed that every ten steps, gravity intensified on her body. But this gravity was insignificant to her. With a cold snort, her speed did not slow but quickened instead, like a gust of wind climbing towards the mountain peak. In no time, she had already surpassed Song Jian, taking the lead. Seeing this scene, Gu Luo grew even happier and laughed heartily, teasing, Look, Duan Jian, Xin Ling has already passed Song Jian. The sooner you climb the Ascent to Heaven Stairs, the better; the slower you are, the more you expend. Isnt that simple logic? Or doesnt that kid understand it? Duan Jian glanced at Song Jians leisurely pace, frowned slightly, and shook his head as he said, He surely has his own ideas. Besides, the Ascent to Heaven Stairs test isnt about who climbs faster but about reaching the peak. So what if it takes a year? Hmph, a year? If someone could stay on the Ascent to Heaven Stairs for a year, I, Gu Luo, would kowtow three times to him! Gu Luo couldnt help but snort coldly. You see, its not just that every ten steps on the Ascent to Heaven Stairs increased gravity. As time went on, the gravity acting upon the examinees would also increase. Although it took longer C approximately gravity doubling every three days C it meant that, in reality, the Imperial Sword Sect only gave examinees three days. Three days later would come another three days, and yet another after those. Its not about a year; with the strength of formal disciples like Gu Luo and Duan Jian, it would be impossible for even them to spend half a month on these stairs, let alone those examinees with far less strength? Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half a day had already gone by. Many examinees, having only climbed a little over three thousand steps, suddenly emitted a white light and vanished from sight. These were those unable to withstand the pressure and whose lives had come into jeopardy. The stone stairs automatically triggered protective measures, teleporting them to the base of the mountain. Otherwise, they would have been crushed to death by the gravity. Being teleported to the base, of course, meant their assessment had failed. Three thousand steps were a hurdle; beyond that was five thousand and then every thousand steps was another, all the way until ten thousand steps! As he ascended, the number of examinees dwindled, and when Song Jian reached the six-thousandth stair, he looked up to find that there were no more examinees above him. By now, the pressure on Song Jian had reached 600 kilograms. One must understand that lifting a 600-kilogram weight is completely different from climbing a mountain with the same weight on ones back. Lifting a 600-kilogram object could be achieved by anyone with a level over 30 and a strength attribute of more than 50 points. However, climbing such a high mountain with a 600-kilogram weight not only demanded a sufficient strength attribute but also required good physical and agility attributes; otherwise, one would never be able to make it this far. Song Jian soon spotted Xin Ling, who was breathlessly climbing the stone stairs. She no longer exuded her previous confidence and vigor, leaping two or three steps at a time. Now, Xin Ling seemed to find each step as challenging as ascending the heavens, her entire body aching, with even her bones emitting a faint sound of being overburdened, almost as if she was undergoing torture. In fact, although Xin Ling had the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, which indicated her great potential, her level was just over fifty. In terms of physical quality, she absolutely couldnt compare to Song Jian. Song Jian had twice undergone combat power exams and received an SS rank on one occasion and an S rank on another. The attribute points he gained were far beyond the reach of ordinary players. Moreover, as the lord of the City of Hope, the treasures he acquired to enhance his own attributes were also beyond Xin Lings reach, let alone his epic class that set him further apart from her. If it werent for the fact that the Ascent to Heaven Stairs couldnt be affected by external forces, with all his luxurious equipment, Song Jian could have left Xin Ling far behind. Although the attribute boosts from his equipment were temporarily blocked, Song Jians innate talents and skills were still effective. For some reason, every time Song Jian climbed a step, his innate skill Thick-Skinned emitted a faint golden glow, flickering slightly as if it were enhancing something. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet Song Jians innate skill Thick-Skinned had already reached level 10 MAX and couldnt be improved further. He wondered whether this change was good or bad for him. Six thousand, six thousand five hundred, seven thousand, seven thousand five hundred, eight thousand When Song Jian reached the eight-thousandth stair, he was almost among the clouds. The breeze blew and his sleeves fluttered, making him seem like a sage floating in the sky. At some point, mysterious runes had appeared along both sides of the stairway, flickering faintly. At such a high altitude, Song Jian didnt feel the slightest bit of breathlessness or exhaustion from the thin air. Were it not for the increasing pressure on his body, he might even have enjoyed the leisurely feeling of being high above the ground. Looking up, he saw a continuous array of palace buildings rising and falling among the clouds, partially hidden as if they were fairy palaces. Almost there. Just a little more effort and Ill reach the top! Song Jian took a deep breath and continued to climb. His legs had already begun to tremble slightly, and his entire body bore an enormous pressure, with sweat dripping onto the stone stairs. Despite the pressure, it hadnt reached an unbearable limit for him, and he was still able to persist. However, just as he was about to step up to another stair, he suddenly received a system prompt that changed his expression drastically. PS: Thank you A Night of Melancholic Song for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1170 - Chapter 1170 Chapter 1172 Talent_1 Chapter 1170: Chapter 1172 Talent_1 Chapter 1170: Chapter 1172 Talent_1 At this moment, Song Jian had already seen the cluster of buildings on the mountain peak. The colossal palace stood before him like a celestial abode, and with only two to three thousand stone steps remaining, Song Jian could reach the summit. With his strength, he could definitely muster the energy to ascend in one go. However, just as he was brimming with confidence and about to take the next step, he suddenly received a system prompt: System: Your body is being invaded by an unknown force, losing 1 Vitality Point per second. When your Vitality Points fall to only 2 remaining, the remaining vitality will be locked, and the assessment task will fail! Seeing the continuous -1 figures floating above his head, Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, What, theres such a mechanism? If the first assessment is this harsh, its hard to imagine how Duan Jian and the others managed to pass the assessment back then! One should know that Song Jians physical condition could match that of someone at level 100 with ordinary Tier 3 Combat Power. If even he couldnt pass the assessment, he believed that it would be impossible for anyone to pass, unless it was someone who had nearly stepped into the Legendary Tier, who might have a chance of succeeding in the assessment. But those at the pinnacle of Tier 3 Combat Power, who had nearly touched the Legendary realm, were all individuals who had clearly seen their own path forward. How could they possibly come to the Imperial Sword Sect to become an ordinary disciple? Even the Ancient Sword Sect couldnt possibly have all disciples with the qualifications of Tier 3 Combat Power at their peak. What merits does the Imperial Sword Sect have to set such a difficult assessment? Song Jian couldnt help but complain in his heart. Originally wanting to conceal his own strength a bit, Song Jian could no longer afford to hide it. He immediately quickened his pace, dashing towards the mountaintop. Having lost the attribute enhancements from his equipment, Song Jians Vitality Points had fallen to just over six thousand. Although that was still a lot higher than an ordinary player, at this rate of losing vitality, he had little more than one hundred minutes, not even two full hours. Yet in front of him were over two thousand stone steps to climb, and in the end, the pressure on his body would exceed ten tons. Under the constant loss of vitality and burdened with ten tons of pressure, even Song Jian had no confidence he could complete the assessment! Seeing Song Jians sudden increase in speed, several elders in front of the Imperial Sword Sects great hall at the mountaintop revealed a hint of a smile. An elder with silver-white hair simply tied back chuckled, This little rascal still wants to hide his strength, hmph, with a little trick from me, hes forced to show his true colors! However, with his potential, he could totally cultivate the Qinglian Sword Manual, hes a promising seedling. We from Qinglian Peak shall take him! Humph, you old relic, why should he go to your Qinglian Peak? Another elder sneered, He is a disciple found by Duan Jian, and Duan Jian is from our Immeasurable Peak. Naturally, this disciple should belong to our Immeasurable Peak too. With his potential, cultivating the Immeasurable Sword Manual is most fitting! Cough cough, havent you noticed that theres a force being nurtured within him? Its like a seed, breaking through the soil and displaying remarkable resilience. Hes perfectly suited for the Spring and Autumn Sword Manual. Im willing to give him three days of access to the Sword Spirit Pool. Perhaps he might comprehend the Spring and Autumn Sword Physique. You lot, dont delay this disciples future, another elder said loudly. Hahaha, Master Guan, of all the elders, youre the most cunning. Do you think the privilege of three days in the Sword Spirit Pool will be enough to lure away this disciple named Song Jian? Keep dreaming! another middle-aged man in silver armor laughed boisterously, This God-favored individual has vitality as fluid as mercury, and his killing intent reaches the skies like the smoke of a wolf, making him the most suitable heir for our Battle Sword Peak. As the peak master of Battle Sword Peak, Im willing to take him as my personal disciple and pass on all my knowledge to him. Perhaps our Imperial Sword Sect might then witness the birth of a battle immortal, reminiscent of the Ancient Sword Sects battle immortal who once slew gods! Its just a slightly stronger youth. Why are you all fighting over him so heatedly, to the point of losing your composure? What would the younger generation think if they saw us, would it not be laughable? An old man holding a whisk, with a crescent moon on his brow, suggested peacemaking. Gu Yue, dont play the good old man here. If there werent a disciple among these youngsters with the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, would you be speaking so calmly and indifferently? You would have rolled up your sleeves and joined the fray by now! Another elder couldnt help but speak loudly in a tone full of contempt. Humph, Gu Yue, dont get cocky just because youve snagged a bargain. Be careful, or this old man will snatch away that disciple with the Ancient Moon Sword Physique from you. You should know that our Shattered Star Peaks Moon Concealing Sword Manual is no less than your Gu Yue Peaks Ancient Moon Sword Manual! a nearby elder said, eyeing Gu Yue fiercely. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You, you are all being unreasonable. I am acting in good faith here! Gu Yues face turned red with embarrassment, and he swept his sleeves toward the crowd in an expression that suggested he wouldnt lower himself to their level, before taking two steps forward. Several elder peak masters bickered for a long time until the sect master of the Imperial Sword Sect, Duan Xingliu, spoke, Enough, the disciple is about to reach the summit. Its disgraceful to see you quarreling like this. Where do you leave the dignity of our Imperial Sword Sect? When he arrives, you will rely on your own abilities. Do not coerce him; let him make his own choice. Once the sect master had spoken, the others naturally had nothing more to say. All ceased their quarreling and waited for Song Jian to reach the summit! At this moment, Song Jians body was coursing with Sword Qi, depleting his energy greatly. Even the talent skill Thick-skinned in his skill bar was pulsating like a beating heart, with golden light throbbing as if it was about to undergo a transformation at any moment! But Song Jian was no longer paying attention to all this. His body was drenched in sweat like rain, his ears were buzzing, and his consciousness seemed on the verge of collapse with a blank mind, focusing solely on climbing higher and higher with no other thoughts. Gasp for breath, Song Jians body was bent at a ninety-degree angle, as if he was carrying a massive mountain on his back. Climbing each step required all of his strength. At this point, Song Jians Vitality Points had fallen to less than two thousand, still dropping at a rate of one point per second. As his Vitality Points continued to plummet, his physical strength seemed to be waning as well, with his legs feeling as though they were filled with lead, nearly entirely dependent on his will to lift them. Faint strains of celestial music began to ring in Song Jians ears. Suddenly, a small burst of Sword Qi erupted within his completely drained dantian and surged towards his legs. This was almost like squeezing the last bit of potential from his body to provide the power needed to climb upward. Just then, a dazzling golden light burst forth from his body. The original golden light that lasted only two or three seconds slowly morphed into a purplish-red, followed by a purple-golden color. The splendid purple-golden light almost enveloped Song Jian completely. The talent skill Thick-skinned in his skill bar began to blur slowly. The skill that had already reached the MAX level underwent another transformation, astonishingly turning into a Legendary Tier talent skill! At this moment, Song Jian was only three hundred steps away from the mountaintop. This transformation made everyone standing at the end of the steps light up. Such talent, such talent! A disciple who can break through on the Ascent to Heaven Stairs is one in a ten thousand! Sect Master Duan Xingliu couldnt help but exclaim in admiration. If such a talented disciple is snatched by another main peak, it would be a complete waste! Duan Xingliu thought to himself, while also making up his mind. PS: Thank you Uncle So Sleepy for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1171 - Chapter 1171 Chapter 1173 Are They Even Human_1 Chapter 1171: Chapter 1173: Are They Even Human?_1 Chapter 1171: Chapter 1173: Are They Even Human?_1 Gu Luo and Duan Jian, despite their slow pace at the back, remained intensely focused on Xin Ling and Song Jian. Soon, Gu Luos complexion grew increasingly pale, whereas Duan Jians lips were always tinged with a faint smile. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It looks like Im going to win, you stingy ghost. Youre only willing to offer a days access to the Sword Spirit Pool, but even one day isnt bad. Maybe it will stimulate Song Jian to awaken a higher-level Sword Body! Duan Jian said with a light chuckle. Hmph, the outcome is not certain until the very end, Gu Luo said with a dark expression, speaking in a low voice. He had seen that Xin Ling had already stopped at the 6,894th step for over a minute and found it difficult to continue climbing. Most importantly, for some unknown reason, the difficulty of the Ascent to Heaven Stairs had suddenly increased. After reaching a certain height, one would continuously lose Vitality. Although the loss of Vitality Points wasnt muchConly one per secondCthe loss added up over time, and no external items were allowed. It was as if the Examinees were being pushed to their limits! I wonder which elder came up with the idea to activate the Blood Loss Array. This is a trial assessment for official disciples, so why include it in the trials for these initiates? Gu Luo complained in a low, dissatisfied tone. If it werent for this Blood Loss Array, Xin Ling might have been able to reach the peak with her own strength. After all, possessing the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, her natural quality was far higher than ordinary people. Of course, she couldnt compare with a freak like Song Jian. Another two minutes of stalemate passed, and seeing that Xin Ling truly couldnt continue to climb, Gu Luo sighed deeply. He took a hand-folded paper crane from his chest, whispered a few words to it, and then gently tossed the paper crane into the air. The paper crane seemed to come to life, flapping its wings twice in the air and flying towards the peak. Soon after, Xin Ling, who had been stuck on the steps, suddenly relaxed her body and sat down on the steps, heaving great breaths. Alright, this round is yours. I want to see what Sword Body that kid can comprehend in just one day, Hmph! Gu Luo didnt even glance at Duan Jian, flung his sleeves, and walked briskly toward Xin Ling. Hehe, thanks for letting me win! Duan Jian cupped his hands towards Gu Luos departing figure and laughed. Defeating Gu Luo in this round was more thrilling for Duan Jian than winning a days access to the Sword Spirit Pool, like drinking a glass of chilled fruit juice on a hot summer day, feeling refreshing from the inside out. Xin Ling looked up as Gu Luo approached from behind, her pretty face showing a trace of sorrow, her eyes filled with tears as she said with some grievances, Teacher, I, sob~ Alright, no need to cry. Its just a slight setback. Theres still a lot of time ahead, and you possess the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, second only to the Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body. Your future achievements will be limitless. You shouldnt be bothered by a mere Gu Luo comforted her, stroking Xin Lings head. Before he could finish speaking, a clear dragons cry echoed from above the stone steps. Gu Luo looked up sharply, and near the top of the stone stairs, a huge Azure Dragon phantom suddenly shot out, spiraling towards the sky. After circling in the air for a moment, it plunged back towards the stone steps, swirling around Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jian, as if revitalized, suddenly straightened up, his Vitality Points that had dropped to a little over a thousand, instantly fully recovered. Moreover, the upper limit of his Vitality Points surged forward significantly. Usually, in battle, Song Jian would activate the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body to use the Withering Power, but this time, he indeed needed the attribute enhancement of the Azure Dragon Sword Body. After activating the Azure Dragon Sword Body, all Vitality Points and Spirit Points were restored, and all adverse effects on the body were removed. He gained a pseudo-life of 6,000 points, and any damage received would firstly deduct the pseudo-life points. The pseudo-life lasted for 30 seconds, after which the pseudo-life disappeared. Song Jian originally had Vitality Points exceeding ten thousand, and now with an additional six thousand points of pseudo-life, though only for thirty seconds, it was enough to no longer worry about the dangers of the Blood Loss Array. Instructor, what is this anomaly? Xin Ling asked curiously, free from the pressure of gravity and the obstruction of the Blood Loss Array, Xin Ling felt completely relaxed. If it wasnt for wanting to test her own strength, in fact, Xin Ling could have directly reached the summit and become an official disciple of the Imperial Sword SectCshe was the legendary predetermined big shot! Shock spread across Gu Luos face, seemingly not having heard Xin Lings question, he just stood beside, muttering to himself as if lost in thought, How, how is it possible, the Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body, to actually, actually exist, this, this The Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body is the most elite sword physique, each one characterized by the protection of one of the four sacred beastsCAzure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. This sword physique has always been recorded in the sword scripture inherited by the Imperial Sword Sect. Every year, the Imperial Sword Sects disciples spread out to various places on the continent, in search for the legendary individuals with the Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body. However, centuries have passed, and while the Sect has found many with slightly inferior sword physiques, not one with the Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body has been found. This led many disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect to doubt the actual existence of the Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body. But today, in front of all the peak masters and elders, a person with the Azure Dragon Sword Body appeared just like that. Everyone on the scene was dumbfounded, watching the majestic and domineering Azure Dragon swirling around Song Jians body, and a thought emerged in everyones mind at the same time, Am I dreaming?! Duan Jian was even more excitedly staring ahead, his body trembling slightly with excitement, Damn it, this kid kept it way too hidden, the Azure Dragon Sword Body, it actually is the Azure Dragon Sword Body, how is this possible Song Jian was powerful, and Duan Jian knew it. In his view, even he might not necessarily be a match for Song Jian now, but he had no idea that Song Jian possessed the Azure Dragon Sword Body. Immeasurable Peak, he must become a disciple of Immeasurable Peak, he absolutely must! It seemed that Duan Jian had an epiphany and with a fierce stomp, he shot towards the mountain peak like lightning. Previously, Duan Jian had no fixed intention of insisting Song Jian join his Immeasurable Peak. As long as Song Jian passed the assessment and became an official disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, he was satisfied, the mission would be complete, the reward obtained. As for which peak Song Jian would belong to, that was left to fate; it wasnt something he cared about! But now, knowing that Song Jian possessed the Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body, Duan Jian immediately tossed aside his indifferent thoughts. Such talent absolutely had to be recruited into Immeasurable PeakCit was, after all, a student he had found with great difficulty! I expended so much effort to introduce you to the Imperial Sword Sect, if you dont join Immeasurable Peak, are you even human?! Duan Jian secretly thought. PS: Thank you Reader 20200510081916733 for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1172 - Chapter 1172 Chapter 1174 Youth_1 Chapter 1172: Chapter 1174: Youth_1 Chapter 1172: Chapter 1174: Youth_1 With the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body activated, Song Jian easily reached the grand hall at the mountains summit. In Song Jians view, the Azure Dragon Sword Body was merely a skill. Even though it was powerful, it didnt seem all that remarkableCleast of all in Song Jians heart, where it ranked much lower than the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. However, when Song Jian stood before the great hall atop the mountain and saw the many peak masters and elders looking at him with the kind of desire one reserves for an unrivaled beauty, he suddenly realized that this Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body was far more important than he had imagined. Thirty seconds later, the Azure Dragon apparition slowly vanished, and his Vitality Points limit returned to normal. Although Song Jian appeared somewhat disheveled, his poise and demeanor were far superior to those of the examinees from previous years who had climbed to the summit. After all, having executed the Azure Dragon Sword Body, he was, at the very least, in a state beyond his usual sixth layer, a stark contrast to the other examinees who had nearly exhausted all of their strength. Hahaha, very good, indeed worthy of being my Immeasurable Peaks discipleCjust the air about you is head and shoulders above the rest! An old man with long white hair and a benevolent smile, looking at Song Jian as if he were his own grandchild, said, That good-for-nothing disciple of Duan Jian has finally done something worthwhile for our Immeasurable Peak! Song Jian: ??? Seeing the puzzled expression on Song Jians face, Duan Wuchun immediately felt a bit embarrassed. It was only then that he remembered Song Jian hadnt completed all the tests to become an official disciple; he had merely passed the Ascent to Heaven Stairs examination. Hence, he was completely unaware of Imperial Sword Sects organizational structure. Actually, the Imperial Sword Sect has many legacies, each legacy Duan Wuchun was ready to carefully explain the organizational structure of the Imperial Sword Sect to Song Jian, emphasizing that Duan Jian was part of their Immeasurable Peak line and naturally including Song Jian as part of Immeasurable Peak. After all, Duan Jian was Song Jians mentor in the Main Plane, which gave Immeasurable Peak a natural advantage. However, just as he was about to elaborate, another elder interjected, Song Jian, youve smoothly passed the first part of the examination with a good performance. But to become a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, there are two more parts you need to pass! Now, rest well and recover your strength. Once all the first-part examinees arrive, the second part of the exams will begin! Duan Wuchun looked at this elder and felt somewhat speechless. The elder was the Imperial Sword Sects Punishment Elder, and also the examiner in charge of this round of examinations. As for these entrance examinations for new disciples, they are held periodically. Each time, an elder or peak master would take charge of the event. Though this was a matter of great importance in the eyes of the new disciples, for these peak masters and elders, it was somewhat of a tedious affair. Had it not been rumored that among the new recruits was one who possessed the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, most of those present probably wouldnt have bothered to attend. The Punishment Elder was from the Qinglian Peak lineage, and given his responsibility for this batch of new disciples examinations, he had control over the entire mountain-guarding formation, which naturally included the Blood Loss Array within the Ascent to Heaven Stairs. He had only activated a small part of the Blood Loss Arrays capabilities, and even then, he had set it to its lowest effect. After bowing to everyone, Song Jian consciously walked to a corner and took out some recovery potions from his storage space, swallowing them and beginning to recover gradually. During the Ascent to Heaven Stairs trial, external items were prohibited; now that he had passed the first trial, it was natural to restore his condition to its best to prepare for the remaining two trials. Before long, Duan Jian and Gu Luo, accompanying Xin Ling, also reached the mountain summit. Without the gravity or Blood Loss Array, there was no issue for Xin Ling with her strength to reach the peak. But after reaching the summit, Xin Ling glanced at the recovering Song Jian and a touch of disappointment crossed her face. The reason why so many peak masters and elders had come to observe after the offering ceremony today was mainly because of Xin Ling. They wanted to see what the disciple with the Ancient Moon Sword Physique looked like, and perhaps, they had even entertained the thought of persuading this disciple with the Ancient Moon Sword Physique to join their lineage. However, after witnessing Song Jians Azure Dragon Sword Body, these people suddenly looked down on Xin Ling, it was just an Ancient Moon Sword Physique after all, nothing compared to the Four Sacred Spirit Sword BodyCabsolutely nothing! All eyes brimming with fervor were fixed on Song Jian. This was the legendary Four Sacred Spirit Sword Body. Once he joined any lineage within the Imperial Sword Sect, the future achievements of that lineage would be immeasurable. It was even not impossible for it to rise to become the peak of the sect. After Xin Ling reached the mountain top, everyone continued to wait. More than an hour passed, and still, no one appeared on the stone steps. Song Jian felt somewhat puzzled, not knowing what they were still waiting for, but these influential figures seemed certain that someone else would reach the mountain top. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So they quietly waited. After more than another hour, a youth covered in blood finally came into view. This youth was already at his limit, who had collapsed completely; his body lay flat against the stone steps, limbs on the ground, crawling slowly upward step by step like a beast using all fours. Because of the effects of gravity and the Blood Loss Array, the youths knees and elbows had been worn raw, leaving a faint trail of blood along the path as he climbed. His lips were also ulcerated, seemingly bitten by himself. One could tell his body was on the verge of breakdown, extremely overtaxed in strength. That he managed to reach this point was purely due to an unwavering and dogged determination. Song Jian turned to look. At the mountain summit, in front of the grand hall, all the peak masters and elders stood before the stone steps, with cold eyes, like exalted immortals, looking down at the youth on the stone steps. And this youth who kept climbing the steps seemed like an ant in the dust of the mortal world, trying to change his fate through his own strength. One step, two steps, three steps The youth was climbing up with all his might, gritting his teeth. Watching him, Duan Jian and Gu Luo exchanged glances. They saw themselves in that youth, as they too had been just as bedraggled when they climbed the Ascent to Heaven Stairs years ago. So they were waiting for this youth! Song Jians state had fully recovered. He looked at the bigwigs on the mountain top. Everyones gaze was actually focused on this youth. Although their expressions remained cold, not a single one showed impatience. There they stood quietly for nearly three hours, waiting for this youth who might make it to the top. Only three hundred steps left Duan Jian suddenly said in a low voice. Gu Luos brow furrowed, and his complexion turned ugly, as if recalling painful memories. Song Jian of course knew what they were thinking; after all, he had just climbed all the steps using his own strength. The last three hundred steps were a checkpoint, where the gravity array slightly changed. It no longer altered every ten steps, but instead, every one hundred steps, although the overall gravity did not change. This meant that in the short span of three hundred steps there would be three changes. Upon stepping into the last three hundred steps, gravity would no longer increase by ten kilograms but would shoot up by a thousand kilograms. After another hundred steps, it would increase by another thousand kilograms, and after one more hundred steps, yet another thousand kilograms. The final one hundred steps would see no increase in gravity. Given the physical condition of this youth, it would likely be quite difficult for him to withstand the sudden increase of one thousand kilograms in weight, which is also why Duan Jian and Gu Luos complexions subtly shifted. PS: Thank you to A Nights Melancholic Turmoil for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1173 - Chapter 1173 Chapter 1175 Flying Sword_1 Chapter 1173: Chapter 1175: Flying Sword_1 Chapter 1173: Chapter 1175: Flying Sword_1 ` Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, as the young man reached the three hundredth from the last step, his body suddenly sank heavily, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, staining the pristine white steps a crimson hue. Duan Jian let out a soft sigh, the young man had not prepared mentally, or rather, he had prepared himself for an additional ten kilograms of gravity, only to be suddenly crushed by a thousand kilograms. This caused both his mental and physical balance to be thrown off, and his organs were severely damaged by the increased pressure! With his physical fitness, it would be very difficult for him to ascend the last three hundred steps. Gu Luo had more than once complained about this design, but in the eyes of the elders of the Imperial Sword Sect, as a disciple of the sect, one must always be vigilant and ready for danger that could strike at any time! The first nine thousand or so steps werent the real challenge; the final three hundred were! After spitting out a mouthful of blood, the young mans expression wilted, disbelief flashed in his eyes, and he even felt as if the Imperial Sword Sects assessment was a form of deception. It felt as if his lungs were on fire, and the threat of death was drawing nearer. The young man even began to feel his body drifting further and further away from him, his heart filling with panic. A faint sigh echoed by his ears, and the young man suddenly found himself wrapped in a warm white light, his injuries visibly healing at a rapid pace. Before the surprise could fade from his face, the young man realized something, his body stiffened, and when he looked up to the mountains peak again, his entire body turned into a beam of white light and reappeared at the foot of the mountain. Looking up at the towering Ascent to Heaven Stairs reaching into the clouds, the young man couldnt help but shed two streams of hot tears. He knew he had failed. He had been so close to success, only three hundred steps away from becoming a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, nearly within reach, but in the end, that distance became an insurmountable gulf, a divide between mortals and immortals! Such a pity! Punishment Elder Wei Dong let out a soft sigh. In fact, most of the disciples within the Imperial Sword Sect were like the young man before, lacking in exceptional talent, relying instead on sheer tenacity and perseverance to pass the assessment. These disciples who passed the assessment are now the backbone of the Imperial Sword Sect, and Wei Dong was one of them. Alright, in this disciple recruitment assessment, only two have passed the first test, Song Jian and Xin Ling! Punishment Elder Wei Dong turned his head, looking towards the two. Xin Ling seemed somewhat uneasy. Were it not for her Ancient Moon Sword Physique, she probably wouldnt have done as well as the young man before and would have been eliminated early. She felt as though she had entered through the back door. In fact, Xin Ling didnt know how envious other disciples within the Imperial Sword Sect were of her. Within the sect, those with and without sword physique qualifications reached different heights, which was precisely why the qualifications for the Sword Spirit Pool were so precious! You two come forward and listen to the contents of the second test, Wei Dong nodded to them lightly. Song Jian and Xin Ling came forward, standing in front of the great hall, the Ascent to Heaven Stairs empty behind them! For the second test, you need to go five hundred kilometers away to the Sword Pond Lake and either collect a Red Sword Grass with perfect quality, or hunt down an equivalent lord-level BOSS and obtain its core of excellent quality or higher, or excavate a Moon Spirit Stone of level nine or above, or extract a bottle of essence from the Sword Pond Lake, or capture a Sword Tooth Beast cub with perfect aptitude Once completed, return here directly. You have three days! Punishment Elder Wei Dong looked at the two with a calm face. Only then did Song Jian realize why his mentor, Duan Jian, insisted that he acquire a flying sword before coming to the Imperial Sword Sect for the entrance examination. After all, a distance of five hundred kilometers, even using Flame Light Wings, would take nearly two days and nights to travel back and forth. Although the assessment task wasnt difficult, the requirements were extremely high. With good luck, one might encounter their objective right away after arriving at Sword Pond Lake, but with bad luck, they might not even find one Red Sword Grass of perfect quality out of a hundred. ` If I had a flying sword, I could save a lot of time on the round trip and focus all my time on finding the mission target, which would greatly increase the chances of success! Just then, a faint mosquito-like voice suddenly buzzed in Song Jians ear, Even if you fail the second round of the assessment, you can still become an official disciple, but the treatment and benefits will be halved, so youd better be quick, dont dilly-dally and waste time! Song Jian was taken aback; he hadnt expected that, in front of so many peak masters and elders, Duan Jian would dare to transmit secret messages to him. Did he really think that all these elders and peak masters were for show? With a somewhat helpless nod to Duan Jian, Song Jian saw that several peak masters and elders were giving Duan Jian fierce looks. Ahem, Xin Ling, the second round of the assessment is also very important, you must take it seriously, go quickly and come back quickly! Gu Luo said to Xin Ling with a stern face. Xin Ling looked somewhat bewildered, but still respectfully said to Gu Luo, Understood, Instructor! Song Jian couldnt help but roll his eyes at Duan Jian, thinking to himself, The disparity, this is the disparity! Alright, enough talk, take the map and get going! the Punishment Elder, Wei Dong, tossed two inconspicuous-looking sheepskin scrolls to the two of them. Song Jian took one and saw that the sheepskin scroll looked ordinary, but was actually like an electronic map. It not only marked his current position and the location of Sword Pond Lake, but even displayed a faint shadowy line showing how to get there safely and quickly. At this moment, a voice inevitably came to Song Jians ears, Gaode Maps is navigating for you Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim internally, This is practically a magic-modified GPS navigation map! Sword Flight Art! With a light shout, Xin Ling stepped on a flying sword and rapidly flew towards Sword Pond Lake. Below her feet, she stood on a sword emitting a faint silver glow. Gu Luo looked at Duan Jian with a touch of pride and whispered, This is a flying sword I bought for fifty Amethyst Coins. Although its attack power is so-so, its flying speed is second to none, even comparable to normal golden-quality flying swords. Quite a steal At this moment, Duan Jian was feeling somewhat regretful of his earlier message transmission; compared to Gu Luos open and straightforward reminder, his own approach seemed so petty. But after hearing Gu Luos somewhat boastful words, a mysterious expression appeared on Duan Jians face. He cleared his throat twice and said to Song Jian, Song Jian, go quickly and come back quickly, dont waste time! Song Jian gave Duan Jian a glance, nodded slightly, and immediately summoned his flying sword. Executing the Sword Flight Art, he flew towards Sword Pond Lake. In an instant, he became a small dot in the sky and vanished from sight, his speed almost three times faster than that of Xin Ling. PS: Thanks to keepo for the donation of 1000 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1174 - Chapter 1174 Chapter 1176 Sword Pond Lake_1 Chapter 1174: Chapter 1176: Sword Pond Lake_1 Chapter 1174: Chapter 1176: Sword Pond Lake_1 All eyes turned toward Song Jians flying sword as a flash of purple-golden light sparked briefly in the crowds vision, evoking looks of surprise and envy from several peak masters and elders, while many others merely cracked a faint smile before diverting their gaze. Gu Luos eyes bulged with disbelief, even rubbing them vigorously, I, I must have seen wrong just now, the quality glow of Song Jians flying sword seemed a bit unusual Cough, yes, Song Jian is just too ostentatious, its only a Legendary Quality Flying Sword, whats so great about it? Honestly, hes not subtle at all! said Duan Jian, head held high, glancing sideways at Gu Luo who stood with his mouth agape, a shocked expression on his face, saliva almost dribbling down, delighting secretly in his heart. Legendary, how could it be Legendary Quality? A Legendary Quality Flying Sword, my heavens, how is this possible Gu Luo said incredulously, sizing up Duan Jian from head to toe. After a long while, a hint of comprehension flashed in Gu Luos eyes as if he had realized something. Smilingly, he said to Duan Jian, I never would have guessed, Duan Jian, youre quite the big spender, actually buying a Legendary Quality Flying Sword for Song Jian? Duan Jians face turned red with embarrassment; he hadnt purchased the sword. As an ordinary disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, how could he afford such wealth? A sword like that would cost at least five hundred Amethyst Coins. Oh, actually I didnt do much, most of it was Song Jians own hard work, I just provided some insignificant assistance! Duan Jian shook his head, an enigmatic look on his face. Without the token I gave him for the East Sea Mirage City, how could he have gotten that flying sword? Naturally, I share some credit, though the details need not be disclosed to outsiders! Duan Jian thought privately. Gu Luo looked at Duan Jian with disdain, Oh, please, stop pretending to be something youre not. You dont even have a Golden Quality Flying Sword yourself, and you have the nerve to claim you acquired that one for him? Shameless! As fellow apprentices of the same generation within the sect, Gu Luo and Duan Jian knew each other very well and always competed vigorously in every matter, striving to outdo one another. Therefore, Gu Luo was well aware of Duan Jians capabilities and knew he couldnt have possibly procured a Legendary Quality Flying Sword for Song Jian, let alone for himself. Hmph, I cant be bothered with you. Looks like Im winning this round too! Duan Jian said with a smirk, casting a triumphant glance at Gu Luo. Gu Luos face showed frustration, but this time he was indeed overshadowed by Duan Jian, or rather, he was pressurized by that kid, Song Jian. The level of strength Song Jian had demonstrated was somewhat frightening to Gu Luo. If he now had a more powerful offensive skill, wouldnt his strength be on par with the elite disciples of the sect? Gu Luo murmured. Well, his strongest skill is the Thousand Swords Art, and it has even mutated, reaching quite a high level! Duan Jian commented nonchalantly. Cough, the Thousand Swords Art? And it mutated? And its at a high level? Are you kidding me! Gu Luo stared at Duan Jian, his expression one of utter disbelief, Come on, Duan Jian, tell me the truth, can you beat him right now? His foundation is too weak, he never systematically learned anything, you know hes a Gods Favorite, he had no chance to be exposed to these Duan Jian shook his head, If I fight him now, it would probably be a fifty-fifty chance, but if the elders were to fight Song Jian, Im afraid they wouldnt get scratched in the slightest! Ha, at most hes at the level of an elite disciple. And you dare to compare him with the elders? Youre blowing things way out of proportion Gu Luo sneered, his mouth twisting in disbelief at Duan Jians words. Youll know when the time comes! Duan Jian did not argue with him and just stood there quietly. Usually, by this time, most of the onlookers would have left, each returning to their own peaks and finding their own groups. However, today, all the peak masters and elders stayed put in front of the Sacrificial Hall. Some even used the Flying Pigeon Message Transmission Spell to inform their respective lineages peak masters and elders about Song Jians situation. Instead of decreasing, the crowd in front of the hall had grown even larger. Everyone was whispering about Song Jian, while Xin Ling, who possessed the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, was almost ignored by most. This left Gu Luo feeling a bitter taste in his mouth. Previously, the crowd had gathered in front of the hall for Xin Ling, but now it seemed as though Xin Ling was just someone hanging onto Song Jians coattails, which was somewhat suffocating. At this moment, Song Jian easily surpassed Xin Ling. It was clear that Xin Lings level of Sword Control Skill was much higher than Song JiansCshe flew more steadily, and the protective wind barrier around her was much denser than Song Jians. However, Xin Lings flying sword was only of Silver Quality, while Song Jians was of Legendary Quality. The attributes of the two were like earth and sky, impossible to compare. Even if Xin Lings level of Sword Control Skill was much higher than Song Jians, it couldnt bridge the gap between Silver and Legendary Quality. Watching the flying sword under Song Jians feet glowing with a purple-golden light, Xin Ling suddenly felt a tightness in her chest. She gazed forward as if two small knives were stabbing into Song Jians back until his figure disappeared without a trace. Damn rich people! Xin Ling muttered under her breath, desperately pumping Sword Qi into the flying sword beneath her feet, making her speed increase even further as she flew towards the designated Sword Pond Lake on the map. In less than half a day, Song Jian arrived at Sword Pond Lake. The speed of his Sword Flight Art was extremely fast, unmatched by either steel feathers or Flame Light Wings. This speed could probably compete with a high-speed train, huh? If only I could reach the speed of an airplane, that would be great! Song Jian said with excitement as he descended slowly. He had rarely used the Sword Flight Art for travel before. This journey not only greatly improved his control over the flying sword but also increased his experience in the Sword Control Skill by 34%. He would soon be able to level up again. Arriving at the edge of Sword Pond Lake, Song Jian was greeted by a burst of fresh, moist air. Sword Pond Lake was so vast that standing on its shore was like standing by the sea, unable to see the other side. Green grass surrounded Sword Pond Lake. Occasionally, one could spot a few fruit trees laden with ripe fruit. Further away lay a jungle and mountain range, but they were so distant one could only see vague shadows. Song Jian opened the map, and on one side were the details of the task he needed to pass for this assessment. It was covered with over a dozen items, and Song Jian only had to select and complete one of them. Although none of them are very difficult, they seem very time-consuming, and the requirements are a bit too demanding Song Jian sighed, put away the map, and walked towards a patch of bright red Red Sword Grass by the side of Sword Pond Lake. PS: Thank you to Coming to Help for the tip of 100 Amethyst Coins~ Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1175 - Chapter 1175 Chapter 1177 Decisions_1 Chapter 1175: Chapter 1177: Decisions_1 Chapter 1175: Chapter 1177: Decisions_1 Medicine Gathering Skill! Song Jian lightly stroked a stalk of Red Sword Grass over a foot long, a cluster of white light blossomed from his fingertips, quickly enveloping the entire plant. A slow progress bar appeared above the head of the Red Sword Grass, Sword Qi from within Song Jians body flowed slowly towards his fingertips, sustaining the operation of the Gathering Skill. Thirty seconds later, Song Jians Sword Qi Value decreased by more than a thousand points, and the Red Sword Grasss progress bar had only moved two-thirds of the way when suddenly, with a pfft sound, the entire plant burst apart. System: You failed to gather Red Sword Grass and gained nothing, Medicine Gathering Skill proficiency increased by 4 points; The level of Red Sword Grass was quite high, and for Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill at only level seven, it was difficult to gather even an average or poor-quality Red Sword Grass, let alone one of perfect quality. Keep in mind that any life-assisting skill was actually at an apprentice level below level ten; it was only after surpassing level ten that one could reach the beginner level. Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill was actually only at apprentice level seven. Sigh, the second part of the assessment is indeed not as simple as it looks, gathering Red Sword Grass requires the Medicine Gathering Skill, mining ores requires the Mining Skill, and even extracting the essence of Sword Pond Lake requires a base in enchantment skills, the Extraction Skill! Song Jians face showed a look of difficulty as he thought to himself, Only hunting Lord-level bosses seems a bit simpler to me, but the hardest part of hunting bosses isnt the killing, its finding their traces. Thats simply down to luck, its better to honestly gather Red Sword Grass here, at least even if I fail, I can still improve my Medicine Gathering Skill proficiency! In fact, after Song Jian entered the game, he spent a lot of time and effort on life-assisting skills, since he was too weak when he first started playing, and constantly struggling to get by. If he didnt learn some life-assisting skills, survival in the game would be a challenge. But as Song Jians strength gradually improved, especially after taking control of a city, these life-assisting skills became more or less unnecessary, like chicken ribsCedible but tasteless. He could simply buy whatever was needed with money; Doomsday Coins no longer posed a difficulty for Song Jian. Unexpectedly, these life-assisting skills, akin to chicken ribs, became Song Jians Achilles heel in the Imperial Sword Sects assessment. Hmph, I refuse to believe that a simple, perfect-quality Red Sword Grass can stump me! Song Jian huffed, pulling a small shovel from his inventory and stepping towards the next Red Sword Grass. Almost everywhere on the grassland around Sword Pond Lake, one could find Red Sword Grass, and Song Jian, holding a silver-grade Purple Bamboo Shovel, continued to gather Red Sword Grass. The Purple Bamboo Shovel not only increased the speed of gathering herbs by 40%, with a success rate of +8, but most importantly, it granted Song Jian a +2 to his Medicine Gathering Skill level. This +2 level boost might not show much effect at the apprentice level, but the higher Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill, the more precious this attribute became. With the Purple Bamboo Shovel in hand, Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill had reached level nine. Although it was still at the apprentice level, he now had a much higher rate of successful gathering, and the proficiency he earned in the Medicine Gathering Skill was also much more than before. After spending an entire day, Song Jians inventory was filled with Shattered Red Sword Grass, Damaged Red Sword Grass, Ordinary Red Sword Grass, Average-Quality Red Sword Grass These heartfelt prefixes of Red Sword Grass were actually the products of failed gathering attempts, with their medicinal effect reduced by more than ninety percent, only counting as gray junk items, selling for one or two Doomsday Coins at most in the system store. However, Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill level made a leap forward, skyrocketing from apprentice level seven to advanced level three in just one day, jumping over dozens of levels. Phew, Ive already achieved the advanced Medicine Gathering Skill, so why are the highest quality Red Sword Grass I collect just ordinary? Song Jian sighed as he looked at a bunch of chaotically prefixed Red Sword Grass in his bag. He originally wanted to throw them all away to clear some space in his bag, but after a moment of thought, with a flicker of his mind, he tossed all these failures into the fragmented Divine Country. At least they can serve as fertilizer for wood ash; I cant let them go to waste! Song Jian consoled himself. Just then, Song Jian suddenly stood up and looked into the distance. Soon, a small black dot appeared in the sky, getting closer to Sword Pond Lake. Upon closer inspection, a smile appeared on Song Jians lips. Xin Ling had actually taken a full day to reach Sword Pond Lake. Seeing her exhausted expression, she must have flown all the way here without any rest. This girl is really too competitive! Song Jian laughed. Xin Ling possessed the Ancient Moon Sword Physique; for her, these so-called entry-level trials were merely a formality. In fact, a lineage within the Imperial Sword Sect was willing to take her as a disciple, and this lineages core cultivation technique was particularly suited for the Ancient Moon Sword Physique. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the girl seemed somewhat unconvinced by Song Jian, hoping to compete with him in her mind. Even if she couldnt beat Song Jian, she couldnt lose by too much; she was always striving to do her best. Xin Ling flew and flew until she saw Song Jian next to Sword Pond Lake. Her heart relaxed, and she unexpectedly plummeted from the sky, diving headfirst into Sword Pond Lake. It took a while before Xin Ling clumsily climbed out of Sword Pond Lake, lying on the lakeside, gasping for breath with big mouthfuls. Song Jian had been gathering Red Sword Grass all day and was feeling very irritable. Seeing Xin Ling fall from the sky into the lake, he hurriedly ran to the edge of the lake to rescue her, only to realize that Xin Ling had already walked out of the lake by herself. Looking at Xin Ling lying on the lakeside, Song Jian couldnt help but say, Hurry up and change your clothes, wearing wet clothes can easily give you a cold! Mind your own business, hmph! Xin Ling struggled to stand up, seemingly still weak, swaying a bit before stabilizing. Then, wisps of steam began to rise from her body, and in moments, a large amount of steam emerged as she used her Sword Qi to dry her wet clothes directly. Song Jian gave Xin Ling a thumbs up and then turned to leave. Since she didnt appreciate his concern, he didnt need to bother her anymore. Hed rather continue improving his proficiency in the Medicine Gathering Skill. Xin Ling originally hesitated a bit; she only needed to choose one out of the dozen or so assessment tasks, but after watching Song Jian wield his bamboo shovel, continuously gathering Red Sword Grass, a smile appeared on her face. Hey, what a waste of such a good medicine shovel! With a shake of her head, Xin Ling spoke loudly as she approached Song Jian. She pointed her right hand at a plant of Red Sword Grass, and instantly a white light blossomed, enveloping the Red Sword Grass. A moment later, a whole Red Sword Grass wriggled out of the soil and flew towards Xin Lings hand, roots and all. Eh, its just of excellent quality, no big deal! Xin Ling glanced at Song Jian, spoke loudly, and pretended she was about to throw away the Red Sword Grass in her hand. But just as she was about to do so, she suddenly let out a soft Eh, took back the Red Sword Grass, examined its properties closely, then expressionlessly added it to her bag. Watching Song Jian, who was still gripping the bamboo shovel and tirelessly gathering Red Sword Grass, Xin Ling didnt know why, but she suddenly felt a sense of relief. She immediately made a decision, Ive decided, my assessment target will be to gather a perfect quality Red Sword Grass! PS: Thank you to Thirsty Boy for the tip of 100 Starting Point Coins~ Chapter 1176 - Chapter 1176 Chapter 1178 The Big Fellow_1 Chapter 1176: Chapter 1178: The Big Fellow_1 Chapter 1176: Chapter 1178: The Big Fellow_1 ` Xin Lings Medicine Gathering Skill was clearly superior to Song Jians. Even when harvesting Red Sword Grass barehanded, the quality of her harvest was much higher than the grass Song Jian gathered using the Purple Bamboo Spade. Watching Song Jians clumsy motions with the Purple Bamboo Spade, Xin Lings face revealed a confident smile. She believed she would certainly gather perfect quality Red Sword Grass before Song Jian. However, after more than an hour, Xin Lings face began to sour. Around her lay many pieces of excellent quality Red Sword Grass, discarded because her pouch was full, stuffed with even higher quality herbs. But not a single stalk of perfect quality Red Sword Grass had been gathered by her yet! This is impossible! Xin Ling ceased her gathering efforts, frowning deeply. With her current level of Medicine Gathering Skill, she should have been able to gather perfect quality Red Sword Grass by now, but most of what she had gathered so far was merely excellent or of superior quality. There must be something Ive overlooked! Xin Ling resumed her gathering, and when another stalk of excellent quality Red Sword Grass appeared in her hand, she began to observe it carefully. Red Sword Grass is a ninth-level herb used to make Sword Qi Pills that quickly restore Sword Qi Value, and in the Imperial Sword Sect, it is an essential, commonly used dan medicine, hence it is cultivated on a large scale. Though the Red Sword Grass is of high level, it should not pose a challenge to a Master Level herbalist! Xin Ling examined the herb over and over but could not discern the reason for her failure. In the end, she sighed and tossed the herb aside. When she inadvertently glanced at Song Jian, she was shocked to find that the quality of the Red Sword Grass he was gathering had also reached superior! Master, master level? Has he really reached Master Level Medicine Gathering Skill so quickly? Xin Lings eyes widened in disbelief. She knew how much time and effort it had taken her to raise her Medicine Gathering Skill from apprentice to Master Level, and it would not have been possible without good fortune like inadvertently entering a medicine garden secret realm. But Song Jian had managed to raise his Medicine Gathering Skill to expert level in just half a day, which left Xin Ling astounded. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that this Red Sword Grass has a hidden attribute that boosts the proficiency of the Medicine Gathering Skill? Xin Ling frowned and stared intently at the Red Sword Grass scattered on the ground, puzzled, That cant be right, though. Im also gathering, but I dont feel any difference from gathering other ninth-level herbs After much thought, a sudden realization flashed through Xin Lings mind, and she asked Song Jian, What was your initial level of Medicine Gathering Skill? Song Jian looked up at Xin Ling with a puzzled expression and said, Level seven! Advanced Herbalist Level Seven? Xin Ling asked. Apprentice Level Seven! Song Jian continued to gather another stalk of Red Sword Grass, answering without even lifting his head. This, this cant be! Xin Ling exclaimed, but soon, she seemed to understand something. Everyone knows that with Apprenticeship Level Medicine Gathering Skill, it is simply impossible to gather ninth-level herbs. Attempting to do so would only destroy the herbs and yield no proficiency at all. Xin Ling had seen Song Jians clumsy gathering motions, but with no damaged Red Sword Grass nearby, she had mistakenly thought that Song Jians skill level had reached that of a middle or advanced herbalist. She had not expected that Song Jians true skill level was actually that of an apprentice. ` Red Sword Grass indeed has a hidden property, which is that no matter what level Medicine Gathering Skill you use to harvest it, you will gain proficiency! Xin Ling felt somewhat stifled and thought to herself, This place must be where the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect practice their life assistance skills. Even if they havent learned any life assistance skills, they could elevate their preferred skills to a high level within a few days! Another thing is, it increases the difficulty of gathering perfect quality herbs, a herb with a low entry barrier, yet a high upper limit! Xin Ling gritted her teeth in frustration. If I had known earlier, I would have gone mining! Xin Ling looked towards the mountain range in the distance, feeling a sense of despair. Her Mining Skill level was very low, only at about Apprentice Level Three. If she had chosen to gather ore instead, maybe by now her Mining Skill would have already reached the level of a High Mining Master or even an Expert Miner. Just as Xin Ling was hesitating whether to change her exam goals, Song Jian had already gathered another dozen or so Red Sword Grass plants. At this moment, Xin Ling suddnely realized that Song Jian didnt need to recover his Sword Qi Value, he was continuously harvesting without pause! It was common knowledge that although Sword Qi Value recovered quickly, increasing the upper limit of Sword Qi Value did not necessarily increase the recovery speed of Sword Qi Value. An upper limit of a hundred Sword Qi Value only takes about four to five seconds to fully recover, but if the Sword Qi Value increases to a thousand, it would take nearly a minute to do so. Red Sword Grass had a high grade. Harvesting one plant would cost about five hundred Sword Qi Value even at Xin Lings Master Level, which meant that after harvesting two Red Sword Grass plants, Xin Ling had to pause to slightly recover her Sword Qi Value before she could continue harvesting. Yet, Song Jian had not rested just now and continuously harvested more than a dozen Red Sword Grass plants, which made Xin Ling suddenly come up with a thought that even she found hard to believe. His Sword Qi Value upper limit is several times higher than mine? How is that possible! Xin Ling stared at Song Jian, watching as he kept harvesting over twenty Red Sword Grass plants before starting to sit down to recover, her face showing a shocked expression. His Sword Qi Value upper limit must be at least over eight thousand points! Xin Ling was so astonished that she was almost speechless. Song Jian did not wait until his Sword Qi Value was fully restored. As soon as it reached 80%, he began to continue harvesting Red Sword Grass. As his Medicine Gathering Skill level increased, the proficiency he gained each time he harvested also increased. Now, completely harvesting one plant of excellent quality Red Sword Grass would increase his proficiency by over twenty points, and harvesting a superior quality plant could increase it by nearly forty points. Plus, with the assistive effect of the Purple Bamboo Spade, the proficiency Song Jian gained from harvesting one Red Sword Grass plant was now not much different from the Master Level Xin Ling. As time ticked by, the sky gradually darkened, and Song Jian had cleared out the Red Sword Grass within a few hundred meters radius. He needed to move to another location to continue harvesting. Arent you going to take a break? Xin Ling asked with surprise as she watched Song Jian. This is a game, theres no need to rest at night! Song Jian looked at Xin Ling somewhat puzzled. As long as ones stamina wasnt exhausted, there was no need to sleep and rest in the game. Only when the recovery speed of Spirit Points noticeably slowed down was there a need to sleep. Xin Ling immediately felt a bit embarrassed. Ever since she entered the game, she hadnt changed some of her real-world habits, and every night, she would return to her safe house to rest. Watching Song Jian head towards another patch of Red Sword Grass, Xin Ling bit her lip and followed him. She felt that it wouldnt take long for Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill level to surpass her own, and if she continued to be this lax, she might never get a chance to beat him. Just as Song Jian was about to continue harvesting Red Sword Grass, a deep roar of a wild beast came from afar. Song Jians face lit up with joy, Finally, I dont need to keep harvesting Red Sword Grass. This time its a big one! PS: Thanks to Thirsty Boy for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1177 - Chapter 1177 Chapter 1179 Really Good_1 Chapter 1177: Chapter 1179: Really Good_1 Chapter 1177: Chapter 1179: Really Good_1 Song Jian stowed away his bamboo shovel and ran toward the direction from which the roar was coming. Hunting a Lord-level BOSS and obtaining a perfect quality core was also one of the assessment targets, but the area around Sword Pond Lake was just home to some ordinary monsters of levels 50-60. Not to mention a Lord-level BOSS, he hadnt even seen an Elite-level BOSS. Seeking out a BOSS required not just experience, but also a certain amount of luck. Having heard that low growl just moments ago, Song Jian knew his luck had come. After hunting so many monsters, he could distinguish the level of a monster by its roar. The monster that had just roared was at least a Lord-level BOSS, maybe even a Sovereign-level! Xin Ling was startled to see Song Jian give up continuing to gather Red Sword Grass and run off into the distance. She didnt know what he was planning to do, but she didnt stand still and instead followed him without hesitation. At some point, perhaps without even realizing it herself, Xin Ling was already being influenced by Song Jians every move. Subconsciously, she had acknowledged his strength and began to pay close attention to everything he did. Song Jian charged in the direction of the roaring. Soon, a gigantic monster appeared in front of them. The creature looked like an enlarged version of a leopard, with inch-long fangs protruding from its mouth, somewhat reminiscent of the saber-toothed tigers from ancient times. The monsters body wasnt covered in smooth fur but rather by large chunks of bone armor, like a suit of armor, completely enveloping its body. It seemed this creature was not only formidable in attack but likely exceedingly beyond ordinary imagination in defense as well. The creature was continuously tearing at a wild boar over two meters long, its pair of sharp fangs easily ripping through the boars thick hide and munching on the juicy muscles. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and released the Eye of Insight. The attributes of the monster in front of him instantly appeared before his eyes. Bone Armor Sabertooth Tiger, Elite-level BOSS, Level 75, Vitality Points: 320000/320000 Just a Level 75 Elite-level BOSS Song Jians face showed a disappointed expression. He knew that the assessment task required hunting a Lord-level BOSS, and the required core had to be of excellent quality or better. Even if one killed a Lord-level BOSS, the chance of it dropping a core was not high, and even if it did drop, most of them were of ordinary quality. The probability of a Lord-level BOSS dropping an excellent quality core was even lower, although higher for Sovereign-level BOSSes. After waiting a bit longer and seeing that the Eye of Insight didnt trigger the BOSSs aggro, Song Jian shook his head and started to back away. Time wasnt in abundance for him, and it would be a waste to spend it hunting this Elite-level BOSS when he could be gathering Red Sword Grass instead. His Medicine Gathering Skill had reached Expert Level 7, and within one more hour, it should reach Level 8. He was confident that in one night, he could get his Medicine Gathering Skill up to Master Level. Noticing Song Jian retracting, Xin Ling approached with a look of puzzlement and asked in a low voice, Whats wrong? Why not kill it? Thats a Level 75 Elite-level BOSS. Are you afraid you cant overcome it? Song Jian looked at Xin Ling with some surprise. With her level, there was no way she could check that BOSSs specific attributes; in her eyes, the BOSSs level would appear as skeleton-level, let alone its Elite attributes. It seemed that Xin Ling must also possess a scouting ability similar to the Eye of Insight. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Level 75 Elite BOSS, huh? Its bound to drop some good loot. How about we team up and take it down? You alone might not be able to, but together we definitely can, Xin Ling said, licking her lips and looking excitedly at the over four-meter-long creature ahead. You should know, the chance of encountering a BOSS in the wild is very low. At the beginning of the game, players would avoid BOSSes, but now, with their levels, skills, and equipment all risen, they have started scouring the map in search of BOSSes to hunt down. If one person couldnt handle it, they would form a small team. If a small team couldnt take it down, they would call for more people. Sometimes, the loot from a single Elite BOSS could be worth as much as what a five-person team could dig up in a weeks worth of mining, or a weeks worth of lumber gathering. Human ambition is directly proportional to their strength. When people are weak, the wise suppress the flames of ambition in their hearts, but as players strength quickly increases, the fire of ambition grows ever stronger deep within them! Although Xin Ling possessed the Ancient Moon Sword Physique, in the game, she was only slightly stronger than the average player and didnt even reach the level of elite players. Seeing an Elite BOSS, despite its high level, she was confident that, if she teamed up with Song Jian, they could definitely kill it. Song Jian shook his head slightly, turned around without hesitation, and walked away. Xin Ling grew anxious. With her strength, it would indeed be difficult to handle this level seventy-five Elite BOSS. She quickly caught up to Song Jian and said, The spoils will be divided based on contribution, the old rules, no one loses out. This is a level seventy-five Elite BOSS, it might even drop one or two level seventy gold pieces of equipment. Well be set! Dont forget what you came here for! Song Jian pushed Xin Lings hand away, speaking in a low voice. On the road to success, there are all kinds of temptations. If a person cannot stay focused on their goals and gets distracted by these temptations, they may never reach their goals! Xin Ling was shaken, seemingly understanding something as she watched Song Jians retreating figure, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. Youre right, our assessment target is what we need to focus on the most, nothing else matters! Xin Ling nodded and said, My Master Level Medicine Gathering Skill is already level five. At most, in a day and a night, I can reach the Great Grandmaster level. I believe that with the Great Grandmaster level Medicine Gathering Skill, I can definitely gather perfectly quality Red Sword Grass. If the Great Grandmaster level isnt enough, with the remaining time, I will find a way to raise my Medicine Gathering Skill to the Great Grandmaster level. I must Listening to the confident words of Xin Ling behind him, a smile appeared on Song Jians lips. It seemed that this young girl was not lacking in comprehension; she had understood his meaning. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard Xin Ling exclaim from behind, Eh, behind that Bone Armor Saber-Toothed Tiger, why is there a chest flickering with purple-red light? Is that the legendary epic treasure chest from the wild? Upon hearing the words epic treasure chest, Song Jian was instantly thrilled. He immediately turned around and ran to Xin Lings side, squinting and looking ahead, Where, where is it? Theres actually a wild treasure chest here, were in luck! You see, this is an area where monsters level seventy and above roam. If an epic treasure chest appears, it will definitely contain an item of epic quality level seventy or higher, immensely valuable, and even Song Jian could not help but be tempted. At this moment, all thoughts of the assessment task, the assessment target, were all thrown to the back of Song Jians mind, as he felt the irresistible attraction of the true fragrance principle. PS: Thanks to Thirsty Boy for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1178 - Chapter 1178 Chapter 1180 The Locked Chest_1 Chapter 1178: Chapter 1180: The Locked Chest_1 Chapter 1178: Chapter 1180: The Locked Chest_1 A Level 75 Elite Boss could drop at most one piece of Dark Gold quality equipment above Level 70 after being killed, and the odds were very slim. However, an Epic-level Treasure Chest from a Level 70 monsters territory would certainly yield an Epic-level item of Level 70 or above. The two couldnt even be compared. With a slightly disdainful look, Xin Ling watched as Song Jian charged towards the Level 75 Elite Boss. Thousand Swords Art! Without the slightest hesitation, Song Jian raised his right hand, and the Sky-breaking Sword appeared in his palm. He slashed forward, and hundreds of Spirit Swords emerged, flying towards the Level 75 Elite Boss. The sharp whistling of swords cutting through the air made Xin Lings face change color as she instinctively took two steps back. Weapons that can be summoned at will, Spiritual Weapons? Xin Ling stared at the Sky-breaking Sword in Song Jians hand and thought to herself, No, thats not right, not a Spiritual Weapon, just a Legendary quality weapon Before long, Xin Ling couldnt help but mock herself, Im really dazed to describe a Legendary quality weapon as just! Yet, when compared to a Spiritual Weapon, a Legendary quality weapon really could be described as just. A weapon that can be stored inside the body is considered top-grade even among Legendary quality, Xin Ling couldnt help but sigh. She couldnt believe the player before her possessed two pieces of Legendary quality equipment. This was simply unimaginable before. As for the hundreds of Spirit Swords burning with dark red flames, Xin Ling didnt pay much attention to them. After all, though such skills were rare, they existed; a Mages Level 7 forbidden spell, Doomsday Meteor, could completely rival the scene before her in terms of power, and it was even more powerful than the Thousand Swords Art without activating the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Boom, boom, boom! The countless Spirit Swords, like sharks that had caught the scent of blood, flew towards the Level 75 Elite Boss, the Bone Armor Saber-Toothed Tiger. The Spirit Swords continuously struck its bone armor, bursting forth with dazzling light. In the instant after each slash, the Spirit Swords exploded, dealing secondary damage. The intense impact left the Level 75 Elite Boss powerless to counter, and it let out pitiful cries. Its body was like a punching bag, being continuously bombarded by the Spirit Swords until it could no longer even stand, completely enveloped by the ongoing explosions, with fragments of bone scattering in all directions. These sword-shaped energies, they are all real, with no illusions Xin Ling couldnt help but open her mouth wide in shock. It was known that even the Level 7 magic forbidden spell Doomsday Meteor couldnt ensure every meteor was real. A Level 1 Doomsday Meteor had at least two-thirds of its meteors being illusions, with the number of illusory meteors decreasing as the level increased. But in this scene, the damage numbers that kept appearing above the head of the Bone Armor Saber-Toothed Tiger and its continuously dropping Vitality Points showed that these hundreds of Sword Qi energies were all real and could all cause damage. After performing Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian didnt even bother to look at the BOSS and headed straight for the Epic-level Treasure Chest not far from the BOSSs side. You Xin Ling was about to speak, but when she saw the Saber-Toothed Tiger that had no power to fight back, she couldnt help shivering inside, feeling somewhat afraid to approach Song Jian. This skill is just too brutal; it can instantly kill a Level 75 Elite Boss! Seeing the dense and numerous Spirit Swords circling the Saber-Toothed Tiger, Xin Ling felt a sense of trepidation. Before long, the Saber-Toothed Tigers screams grew weaker and weaker, and it soon lay lifelessly on the grass, its bone armor long gone, and countless palm-sized white bone fragments scattered around its corpse. Five or six items, twinkling with a blue-green glow, were scattered around the body. Beside these items lay a piece of silver-quality equipment, lying quietly next to the corpse. Xin Ling looked on with envy. These were all items above level seventy, and even the blue and green quality ones were quite valuable, let alone the silver quality equipment that had dropped. It appeared to be some kind of bone armor, but she had no idea what its attributes might be. However, Song Jian didnt even glance at the equipment and headed straight for the epic chest. Huh, its actually a locked chest! Song Jian frowned suddenly. Normally, chests guarded by a BOSS were unlocked, as the BOSS served as the lock for the chest. This BOSS probably wasnt a guardian. It must have come here to hunt Song Jian thought to himself. Its locked? I have high-level unlocking skills that are just right for opening epic chests! Xin Ling watched Song Jian standing in front of the chest, staring at the lock, and felt quite excited. If he asks me to unlock it, I can then ask to share the spoils. Asking for a piece of silver equipment wouldnt be too much, would it? Xin Ling pondered privately. The BOSS was instantly killed by him, and even though Xin Ling was the first to find the chest, Song Jian would most likely not share the treasures inside with her. At best, if he was in a good mood, he might give her some low-value leftovers that he didnt care for, a situation Xin Ling found unacceptable. Song Jian turned to look at Xin Ling, shook his head, and said, No need! After speaking, Song Jian took a black key from his inventory and inserted it into the keyhole. In no time, the key turned into a pool of black liquid that flowed into the keyhole, then shifted continuously, before recongealing back into the shape of a key. This was the Key of Oblivion Song Jian had previously acquired, which he had been using as a master key. Its true purpose remained unknown to him. Seeing Song Jian able to open the locked chest by himself, Xin Lings face fell with disappointment. She sighed, and turned to head towards Sword Pond Lake, planning to continue gathering Red Sword Grass to enhance her Medicine Gathering Skill. Right, since you found this chest first, you have a share in it, but forget about the epic items inside. All the stuff the BOSS dropped, Ill give it all to you as compensation, Song Jian said, opening the chest without looking back. What? Xin Ling exclaimed in surprise, Really? Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian waved his left hand at her, with most of his attention focused on opening the chest. Although he had the Key of Oblivion, the unlocking process was still much slower than the standard unlocking skill, with the progress bar inching forward, making it agonizing to watch. Xin Ling didnt mind Song Jians attitude at all and ran happily towards the bone-toothed tiger, first collecting all the blue and green quality items. Among these, three or four were materials, with only two pieces of equipment: a blue level seventy dagger and a green level sixty-five ring, both with decent attributes. Then, Xin Lings gaze landed on the only piece of silver quality equipment. It looked like some kind of chest armor. When she picked up the bone armor-looking chest plate and checked its attributes, her face revealed a shocked expression, and she couldnt help but cry out loud, This, this is actually an undergarment! PS: Thanks to Thirsty Boy for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1179 - Chapter 1179 Chapter 1181 Harvest_1 Chapter 1179: Chapter 1181: Harvest_1 Chapter 1179: Chapter 1181: Harvest_1 Inner armor is a type of external equipage, with the silver-quality inner armor priced higher than ordinary golden equipment because it doesnt occupy an equipage slot. Essentially, wearing inner armor allows you to don another chestplate on top, granting double protection. Song Jian himself had an external equipage, which was the vertical eye on his brow. This piece of external equipage was of great help to him; not only could it emit aggressive beams of light, but it also had the ability to break illusions. Inner armor, external equipage? Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help but turn his head to look over. At that moment, Xin Ling was holding a white bone chestplate that seemed to be made entirely of bones, standing next to the corpse of the BOSS, looking a bit at a loss. She looked at Song Jian, her eyes flickering with uncertainty, suddenly regretting her outburst a moment ago. In case Song Jian changed his mind, she was definitely no match for him with her current strength. The game was rife with killing for loot, and moreover, the BOSS was originally slain by Song Jian. Perhaps, I should just give the inner armor back to him, Xin Ling thought to herself, but as it was her first time seeing external equipage, she truly couldnt bring herself to part with it. Song Jian looked at the white bone inner armor with some reluctance, but he had already given his word, and going back on it now would certainly not look good. I already said that all of the items dropped by the BOSS are yours. Now that Ive said it, I wont go back on my word. You take it, Song Jian said indifferently, But remember, you owe me a meal when we get back! A look of joy immediately spread across Xin Lings face as she nodded repeatedly, Dont worry, Ill definitely treat you to a big meal when we get back; you can pick the place! Watching Song Jian turn back and resume his lock-picking stance, Xin Ling finally relaxed and eagerly checked the attributes of the white bone inner armor. After looking through them, a surprised smile appeared on Xin Lings face, and she quickly made a small cut on her finger, dropping a drop of fresh blood onto the white bone inner armor. The blood dropped onto the white bone inner armor and was immediately absorbed completely, leaving no trace on the surface. Then, a silvery light burst forth from the inner armor. The inner armor turned into a beam of white light, enveloping Xin Lings upper body. In a short time, the light all retracted into Xin Lings body and disappeared from sight. Xin Ling could feel that the white bone inner armor had seemingly integrated into her body, adhering to the bones in her upper body. There was a very cool sensation in her bones, and all the properties of the white bone inner armor were now displayed on her personal attributes interface. Have I put it on already? Xin Ling asked in surprise, as there was no sign of the white bone inner armor either in her equipment slot or her external appearance. Bone Shield! Xin Ling whispered, and immediately, five or six white bones appeared and started circling around her, constantly rotating around her body. This was an active skill that came with the white bone inner armor, instantly releasing six bones to enhance Xin Lings physical defense for thirty seconds. Hehehe~ Xin Ling giggled, wanting to reach out and touch the circling bones, but they were like illusions, untouchable. Just then, a click sound came from where Song Jian was, and the lid of the epic treasure chest slowly opened, a strand of purplish-red light shot straight into the sky. Is it open? What treasures are inside? Xin Ling turned her head and her face instantly revealed a very interested expression. Song Jian couldnt wait to reach in and took out three items from the treasure chest. A fist-sized bead, a skill scroll, and a palm-sized bone skeleton. Both the bead and the skill scroll were emitting golden glows, while the human skeleton made of white bone, which looked like a toy, radiated a rich purplish-red light. Song Jian set aside the bead and the skill scroll and picked up the bone skeleton. Its limbs were limp, clashing against the other bones, creating clang clang metallic sounds as he handled it. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bone Sword Spirit Root (Epic), a rarity, item level 70, attributes: after use, one can obtain the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body; the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body, a fourth-level Sword Body, increases all attributes by 10 points, boosts physical defense by 30%, resilience +3, Vitality Points limit increased by 1000, Vitality Points recovery rate increased by 15%, Sword Qi Value +500; Sword Skill power increased by 10%; Usage requirement: Swordman class; Method of use: consume 30% of ones blood to infiltrate and fuse the Bone Sword Spirit Root with oneself, lasting 1 hour, any interruption during fusion will not only damage the Bone Sword Spirit Root but the lost Vitality Points will also be permanently lost; Item description: A perfect fusion with the Bone Sword Spirit Root has a certain chance to evolve into a fifth-level Sword Body, Jade Bone Thousand Blades Sword Body; Shh, a Sword Body, to grant a commoner a Sword Body? Song Jian gasped in surprise, feeling that the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body might be better than his own Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, at least the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body was more like a passive skill, whereas his Azure Dragon Sword Body was an active status skill. What Sword Body? Xin Ling asked curiously, poking her head in closer. Here, this thing, Song Jian handed over the bone skeleton to Xin Ling, saying, Using it can grant an ordinary person a fourth-level Sword Body, the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body, and it also has a certain chance to evolve into a fifth-level Sword Body, the Jade Bone Thousand Blades Sword Body! A fourth-level Sword Body? Xin Ling was startled and quickly waved her hands, saying, This is too precious. My Ancient Moon Sword Physique, according to my mentor, is a fifth-level Sword Body. This Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body can be upgraded to a fifth-level Sword Body; it must be incredibly precious. You should keep it safe. Song Jian nodded, pursed his lips, and stored the bone skeleton in his inventory. Although it was precious, he had already tried it; the system prompted that there was a conflict with the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body. Using it might destroy the Bone Sword Spirit Root, but it could possibly fuse with the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body, causing a mutation. Of course, the chances of destruction were higher, the possibility of mutation lower, and even if a mutation occurred, it might mutate in a worse direction, weakening the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body. Better take it back and consult Duan Jian about it, Song Jian thought to himself. After placing the Bone Sword Spirit Root into his inventory, Song Jians gaze finally shifted to the other two golden-quality items, a bead, and a skill scroll. The skill scroll was a golden skill, Wind Chasing Sword Skill, consisting of nine moves with impressive power. Song Jian glanced at it and lost interest, putting it into his inventory and turning his attention to the other golden-quality bead. Talent Bead, can enhance ones innate skills by 1-3 levels? A look of surprise spread across Song Jians face; he hadnt expected to find such a treasure. PS: Thanks to Thirsty Boy for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1180 - Chapter 1180 Chapter 1182 Immortal Body_1 Chapter 1180: Chapter 1182: Immortal Body_1 Chapter 1180: Chapter 1182: Immortal Body_1 Song Jian now had two talent skills, one was Thick-skinned, and the other was Holy Sword, one for defense and the other for attack, both of which were incredibly powerful. During the first assessment at the Ascent to Heaven Stairs, due to the effects of the gravity array and Blood Loss Array, the level 10 maxed out Thick-skinned skill mutated. Thus, the Thick-skinned skill had disappeared, replaced by a dark gold-colored nebula in the first slot of the talent skills. All attributes of the Thick-skinned skill vanished, as if something was being incubated. So much time had passed without any change; it wasnt Song Jians first encounter with such a situation. Many skills, when undergoing mutation or upgrade, would manifest in this way. However, never before had he come across a state that lasted so long and persisted for such duration. Perhaps the energy required for the mutation of a talent skill is too great, resulting in the mutation not being completed Song Jian mused to himself and decided to use the Talent Bead directly. Soon, two options appeared before Song Jians eyes: one was to enhance the talent skill Holy Sword, and the other was to upgrade the unknown talent skill. The power of the Holy Sword talent skill was immense, especially once it triggered the Indestructible effect. Items of Epic Quality or below could be cut in two with one strike, and for living beings, it amounted to an instantaneous death effect. Currently, the Holy Sword talent skill was only at level one with a small chance of triggering. If he could raise it several levels, the activation chance would undoubtedly increase significantly. After hesitating for a long time, Song Jian decided to use the Talent Bead on the unknown talent skill that had emerged due to the mutation of the Thick-skinned skill. Once he made his selection, the Talent Bead immediately transformed into a beam of white light that rushed into Song Jians forehead, causing him to heat up all over, as if he was in a massive steamer. Hot air emitted from every pore on his body, and he looked like a cooked shrimp with reddened skin. Unable to help himself, Song Jian let out a painful moan and fell to the ground, slipping into a semi-conscious state. Xin Ling, who was standing by, jumped in fright and quickly stepped back, looking at Song Jian with a wary face. Fortunately, the mutation occurring on Song Jians body soon dissipated, and a cool sensation surged from his mind, instantly spreading to every part of his body. Song Jian quickly came out of the semi-conscious state, his face filled with fear as he checked over his body. The transformation by the Talent Bead seemed to be occurring at the genetic level. Completely unprepared for this change, Song Jian had no resistance, and everything happened in an instant. Before even sensing any danger, his consciousness had fallen into darkness. In the talent skill slot, the Thick-skinned skill had disappeared, replaced by a brand-new talent skill Immortal Body. Immortal Body (Talent Skill), Level 1, Passive. Skill Effects: All attributes +10, physical defense increased by 50%, magic resistance increased by 80%, immunity to negative effects of Epic Quality or below, body as hard as steel, forcibly reducing each instance of damage by 100 points, immune to damage below 100 points; recovery speed increased by 50%, removal of weak points on critical areas such as the brain and heart, significantly increased resistance to instant death effects, a certain chance to trigger rapid recovery when taking damage, all wounds recovery rate increased by 300% within 10 seconds; this talent skill has domain-limited level. Skill Description: Undying and indestructible, the origin of all laws! This talent skill can only be enhanced with golden skill points; After reading the mutated talent skill from Thick-skinned, Song Jian couldnt help inhaling sharply. This was practically progressing him towards becoming an indestructible cockroach. Looking at the Immortal Body skill glowing with purple-gold light, Song Jians eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. A significant increase in defense, resistance, immunity, and recovery abilities, removal of fatal weaknesses, and a rapid recovery effect, with all these improvements, as long as his enemies were not too much stronger than him, they might very well be worn down to death by Song Jian. Moreover, considering the astonishing lethality of his Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian even felt confident enough to challenge the Flame King in the Scorching Gorge to a duel. A golden-quality orb, and youre this happy? Xin Ling looked at Song Jian, who was cracking up like a fool, and couldnt help but speak up, bewildered. Slurp~ Song Jian wiped his drool and glanced sideways at Xin Ling, couldnt help but snort inwardly, What do you know, little girl? Right now, if I stood here and let you hit me, you wouldnt even be able to touch me, you know! Song Jian pouted and, without saying much, turned around and walked toward the edge of Sword Pond Lake to continue gathering Red Sword Grass and practicing the Medicine Gathering Skill. This time, the haul was massive. Just the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body alone was sure to exchange for many treasures at the Imperial Sword Sect. After all, it was a fourth-level sword body, a thing that could make one soar to the skies. Even an ordinary person who possessed it could immediately become an official disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, without undergoing any assessment. And that golden-quality skill, Wind Chasing Sword Skill, seemed impressive too. It consisted of nine sword moves, including single-target and area attacks, as well as moves that enhance ones stateCa comprehensive set. If sold at the Imperial Sword Sect, the price could at least triple. Furthermore, having the Thick Skin skill upgraded to the Immortal Body significantly increased Song Jians strength. Thinking about this, Song Jians gaze couldnt help but fall on the Holy Sword, this talent skill. You have to understand that Holy Sword, this talent skill, was much stronger than Thick Skin. The most obvious point was that during regular battles, the proficiency of this talent skill wouldnt increase at all. It only improved by one or two points when the Indestructible effect was triggered. Since obtaining this talent, the proficiency had only reached around 87%, and he had no idea how long it would take to level up to the second rank. But with such a powerful skill, to level it up to max and not to mention letting it mutate to continue improving was bound to be exceptionally difficult. The night passed in this manner, and Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill also reached master level seven. While the two were immersed in their work, two figures suddenly appeared on the horizon, and in no time, Duan Jian and Gu Luo appeared before them. Eh, mentors, why have you come? Song Jian asked, puzzled. Because of their assessment, the area around Sword Pond Lake had been temporarily sealed off. All disciples were barred from entering, a measure to prevent cheating by the disciples taking the test. But the assessment time hadnt arrived yet, and by rights, these two mentors shouldnt have come here. The assessment is over. You two have passed. Now follow us to the sect, Duan Jian said with a stern face. Song Jian and Xin Ling looked puzzled. Xin Ling turned her gaze to Gu Luo. Gu Luo nodded at her and said, Theres been an invasion by external enemies; its not safe here anymore. First, go to the main hall of the sect. After repelling the invaders, well hold the ceremony to officially take you as disciples! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. PS: Thanks to Hungry Boy for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1181 - Chapter 1181 Chapter 1183 Task_1 Chapter 1181: Chapter 1183 Task_1 Chapter 1181: Chapter 1183 Task_1 Enemy invasion? Song Jian was stunned. Wasnt this a semi-dimensional plane belonging to the Imperial Sword Sect? How could there be foreign enemies attacking this place? However, now clearly wasnt the time for questions. Several people flew together using the Sword Flight Art, heading towards the mountain peaks of the Imperial Sword Sect. By the time several people returned to the Imperial Sword Sect, they found the grand hall already filled with people. Looking around, there were thousands of them, including the peak masters and elders they had seen before. The remaining disciples wore different attire to distinguish the ordinary disciples, the elite disciples, and the direct disciples. The ordinary disciples wore gray attire, the most numerous, with more than half of the grand hall; the elite disciples were in blue attire, numbering only about three to five hundred; the direct disciples were in purple attire, the least in number, less than a hundred. In the half-empty hall, there was a 3D-like translucent globe phantom. This planet was only half the size of an ordinary planet, the other half seemed to have been gnawed away by something, with its wound covered in rolling lava and dark fog-like darkness. This, this is Ancient Sword Star? Song Jian stared agape at the massive planet phantom hovering above his head. As the planet slowly rotated, Song Jian could even see the mountain peaks of the Imperial Sword Sect and the surrounding peaks stretching for thousands of miles. Each peak, starting from halfway up the mountain, was overlaid with layers of buildings. These must be the other peaks of the Imperial Sword Sect besides the main peak. At this time, everyones perspective was as if several satellites were tracking and filming the entire Ancient Sword Star, and what they were seeing was the planets status transmitted back from the satellites. At this moment, on the phantom planet above, from the missing half, three threads as thick as fingers spread rapidly towards other areas, igniting roaring black flames wherever they went. Song Jian knew that though these three black threads seemed small now, they were in fact several thousand kilometers wide on the planet. The Desolate Beasts from the Ancient Desolate Abyss have started to riot again, this time much earlier than before! Sect Leader Duan Xingliu said gravely, his voice echoing throughout the grand hall. Qinglian Peak, Gu Yue Peak, Immeasurable Peak, station at Overlapping Waves Canyon. Do not let the left wing Desolate Beast Army cross Overlapping Waves Beach. Battle Sword Peak, Moon Concealing Peak, Star Radiance Peak, Sea Suppression Peak, station at White Tiger Mountain Range. Take advantage of the Desolate Beasts unstable footing and crush the central Desolate Beast Army from the front, Green Mist Peak Duan Xingliu arranged the interception of the Desolate Beast Army from the Ancient Desolate Abyss methodically, each peak master and elders of the peaks all stood solemnly. Upon hearing their tasks, they commanded their respective disciples and headed for their defensive positions. Song Jian noticed that the number of disciples from each branch of the mountain ranged from several hundred to over a thousand. The branches with fewer disciples were actually stronger, and those with more disciples had a slightly lower average strength. After all assignments were distributed, only a few dozen people remained in the hall, including many elders from the main peak, such as the Punishment Elder and Elder of Transmission, and additionally there were a dozen disciples wearing purple attire. Song Jian knew that these were probably disciples of the main peak. Duan Jian and Gu Luo both followed their respective branchs members as they left, and before departing, neither even glanced at Song Jian and Xin Ling. When everyone had departed and only the main peaks lineage remained, Song Jian and Xin Ling exchanged a look, seeing the confusion in each others eyes. Soon after, the two saw Sect Leader Duan Xingliu gesture for them to come forward with a beckoning hand. Song Jian and Xin Ling hesitated as they stepped forward, looking at Duan Xingliu with puzzled faces. Now, strictly speaking, neither of you is an official disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect yet, Duan Xingliu stared at the two and said, Now, you have two choices before you! The first choice is to continue to complete your assessment tasks. If you do, you will obtain the status of ordinary disciples and enter Immeasurable Peak, Duan Xingliu glanced at Song Jian, or enter Gu Yue Peak, his gaze then shifted to Xin Ling. After pausing for a while, Duan Xingliu continued, There is another choice, which is to give up the previous entry trials. You only need to complete one task to directly become a direct disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, with either me or any branch peaks Sect Leader taking you as a direct disciple and teaching you the supreme secret techniques of the Imperial Sword Sect, the Chaos Sword Canon! As soon as Duan Xingliu finished speaking, both of them received a task prompt issued by the system. Song Jian immediately opened the task bar and saw that the second option given by Duan Xingliu was actually a Legendary Level task! After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian asked, May I know the details of the second options task? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A smile appeared on Duan Xinglius face as he nodded and said, Of course. With that, Duan Xingliu gestured, and the planetary model phantom above the hall shrank countless times in an instant, flying in front of Song Jian. As controlled by Sect Leader Duan Xingliu, the half-planet phantom, the size of a soccer ball, slowly rotated. Duan Xingliu pointed to a missing part filled with black fog and said, I need you to enter the Ancient Desolate Abyss and check whether the Demon Suppression Seal is damaged. If it is, I need you to restore the Demon Suppression Seal to a complete state. Only then can we completely end this crisis of the Desolate Beasts! With that, Duan Xingliu waved his right hand, and the black mist filling the other half of the missing section was dispersed, revealing a terrain similar to Abyssal Hell. This was a black desert, with hundreds of meter-tall stone pillars rising from the ground, stabbing into the sky. Apart from the black desert and the red lava, there were no other colors. The whole planet looked like an apple that had been bitten, and around the gap, it seemed to be covered with a thick layer of mold, forming a stark contrast with the other half that was intact. Why us two? There should be quite a few people stronger than us here, right? asked Song Jian with some hesitation. To know, even if only the usual disciples of the main peak were present, most had already reached the third tier of Combat Power. Only a few young direct disciples were still at the Second-tier Peak Combat Power but could break through to the third tier at any moment. From the outside, almost everyone seemed much stronger than Song Jian and Xin Ling. Because in the entire sect, only you two are divinely patronized and are able to enter this land that has been occupied by the Ancient Desolate Abyss! Duan Xingliu said, This contaminated land has a very strong seal. Once we NPCs enter, our strength will be weakened by over 80% Hearing Duan Xingliu actually refer to himself as an NPC, Song Jian was somewhat surprised, involuntarily showing an astonished look on his face. Whereas you, the divinely patronized, will not be affected at all upon entering! Duan Xingliu continued, and at the same time, he took out a scroll emitting a purple-golden light from his chest and said to Song Jian, When the time comes, you just need to find where the Demon Suppression Seal is damaged, then tear this scroll there. After the repair of the Demon Suppression Seal is complete, simply replace ten energy orbs, simple, right? Looking at Duan Xinglius smiling face and the legendary scroll in his hand, Song Jian couldnt help but glance over at Xin Ling. The girl with the Ancient Moon Sword Physique in front of him was looking at the scroll in Duan Xinglius hand with excitement, seemingly eager to take on this task. PS: Thank you Straw Hat Without Salt for the reward of 500 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1182 - Chapter 1182 Chapter 1184 Sword Spirit Pool_1 Chapter 1182: Chapter 1184: Sword Spirit Pool_1 Chapter 1182: Chapter 1184: Sword Spirit Pool_1 Are you interested in taking it? Song Jian turned and asked. Xin Ling was startled and nodded eagerly, somewhat anxiously saying, Of course, this is a Legendary level quest! Look at that reward, its a Legendary martial arts manual, a manual, not just some skill! In the game world, ninety-nine percent of players had not learned any martial arts. Martial arts differed from swordsmanship and other skills; if a player were compared to a tree, martial arts would be the trunk while swordplay, magic, and other skills would be the branches and leaves. Currently, most players learn skills based on their class, which may seem impressive, but are like trees without roots or rivers without sources. Against someone who practices martial arts, they would collapse like sandcastles against the tide. Even a common white-grade martial arts manual could be exchanged for an epic item in the game world as it improves all of a players attributes. A player with a white-grade martial arts manual, even without passing the first-tier combat power assessment, could contend with those who had. Song Jian had previously seen a white-grade martial arts manual at an auction house; at level one, it only added two points to strength, three points to agility, two points to constitution, and one point to spirit. Even at max level, it probably only added thirty or forty attribute points, yet such a manual was bid up to tens of millions of Doomsday Coins, which left Song Jian astounded. Different martial arts have their own attributes too. If one chooses a martial art incompatible with their class, not only would they not benefit, but it could also ruin their development. Previously, becoming initiated into a sect to learn martial arts was extremely difficult, accessible only to the extraordinarily lucky. But now, due to the Abyss invasion, sects started to take in disciples from outside, making martial arts vastly more accessible. Despite that, a Legendary quality martial art would likely remain out of reach for players for a long while. It was no wonder that Xin Lings eyes sparkled with excitement and she lost all reason at the sight of the words Legendary martial art. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly; to say he wasnt covetous of the Legendary martial art would be self-deception. He also had another task, to enter the Ancient Desolate Abyss and find the Demon Suppression Tower. According to the original plan, it would be a year or two after Song Jian became an official disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect before he could be assigned to guard the perimeter of the Ancient Desolate Abyss, from which he could then find an opportunity to search for the Demon Suppression Tower. This Legendary quest now provided a legitimate excuse to enter the Ancient Desolate Abyss without having to wait that long. However, the danger of the Ancient Desolate Abyss was something Song Jian had only vaguely sensed before. After viewing the demonstration model of the Ancient Sword Star, he realized that the Abyss was a thousand times more dangerous than he had imagined. Given the strength of the Imperial Sword Sect, the fact that they couldnt fully expel the forces of the Ancient Desolate Abyss from Ancient Sword Star and had to maintain a defensive posture against it illustrated the peril there. Moreover, while the rewards for a Legendary quest were substantial, the difficulty of the quest would obviously match its rewards, which also indicated the danger involved. If he had studied at the Imperial Sword Sect for a year or two and significantly increased his strength, Song Jian would have the confidence to undertake a journey to the Ancient Desolate Abyss. But now, with only the high-damage skill of Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art at his disposal, he wasnt particularly confident about the venture. Xin Ling looked at Song Jian with anticipation. Although she wanted to take on the quest, she knew that with her strength, venturing into the Ancient Desolate Abyss was courting death. If Song Jian did not go, she wouldnt dare to accept the quest alone. Sect leader, Song Jian said to Duan Xingliu with clasped hands, although I greatly desire to serve the sect, I have just joined and lack strength. I am willing to lay down my life for the sect, but I fear my insufficient power may cause the mission to fail and harm the sects greater interests. Duan Xingliu stared intently at Song Jians face for a long time as if trying to discern whether Song Jian was sincere. After a while, Duan Xingliu nodded slightly and said, What you say is not without reason. After a moment of contemplation, Duan Xingliu spoke, If you truly wish to serve the sect, then before heading to the Ancient Desolate Abyss, you can spend three days in the Sword Spirit Pool to solidify the foundation of your sword bodies. Afterwards, the Elder of Transmission will impart some basics of sword techniques to you. With that, you should at least possess some ability to protect yourselves. Thank you, Sect Master. Since thats the case, Ill accept this task! Song Jian nodded with a smile on his face. In fact, after careful consideration, Song Jian had already decided to take on the task, but he hadnt expected to reap some benefits before embarking on the mission, which was a pleasant surprise. Then Ill accept it too! Xin Ling hurriedly said, following closely. Good! Duan Xingliu revealed a satisfied smile on his face and nodded, Theres no time to delay. Head to the Sword Spirit Pool first. In three days, the Elder of Transmission will teach you the way of the sword. How much you can comprehend will depend on your own abilities! Soon, guided by a disciple dressed in purple robes, the two followed a secluded mountain path to an area that seemed desolate and quiet. This place was only a few hundred square meters, surrounded by stone pillars that were several meters tall. The pillars were etched with various patterns, ranging from flora and fauna to groups of people hunting primitive beasts, and scenes of human sacrifices, all exuding a sense of primordial desolation. Many of these pillars were damaged, each marked with numerous cracks, and some were even cleanly split in half. The broken pillars lay quietly in the soil, with most of them covered by the earth. The site looked dilapidated and did not seem at all like an important location of the Imperial Sword Sect. Song Jian looked around. In the center of these pillars, there was a pool about the size of a swimming pool, shrouded in a thick white mist, obscuring the view inside the pool. This is the Sword Spirit Pool, you just need to enter, said the disciple in purple with a smile, Although its called the Sword Spirit Pool, theres actually no water inside, its quite clean. Its a pity you havent learned any techniques; otherwise, you could just meditate and practice your quietude in the pool. The Sword Spirit Pool was not unfamiliar to the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect. As long as they earned merits, they could be rewarded with a few days in the Sword Spirit Pool. Most direct disciples had entered the Sword Spirit Pool more than once. A rare few had obtained the Sword Body because of it, but many more simply used the Sword Spirit Pool as a place to enhance their cultivation efficiency. After all, the Imperial Sword Sect did not have many who were lucky enough to gain the Sword Body. Thank you for the guidance, senior brother. May I know your honored name? Song Jian asked with a bow. I am Duan Hui, a direct disciple of the Sect Master! Duan Hui returned the salute and said with a beaming smile. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So its Senior Brother Duan; I have seen Senior Brother Duan, Song Jian said with a smile. Duan Hui nodded, Hurry in, this place is very safe. In three days, I will come to fetch you to the Hall of Transmission! Watching Song Jian and Xin Ling slowly enter the Sword Spirit Pool, their figures engulfed by the white mist, Duan Hui turned and left. PS: Thanks to Tired Uncle for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1183 - Chapter 1183 Chapter 1185 Elder of Transmission_1 Chapter 1183: Chapter 1185: Elder of Transmission_1 Chapter 1183: Chapter 1185: Elder of Transmission_1 Song Jian stepped into the Sword Spirit Pool, and immediately his external perception was compressed to its limit; he could only sense an area less than a meter around him. He had encountered this situation more than once before, so Song Jian was not panicked, but because the fog was thick and he was far from Xin Ling, he could no longer sense her presence. It was as if in this vast expanse of white, he was the only person. Indeed, the Sword Spirit Pool was an empty basin, with hard stone slabs underfoot and mist flowing around. Bit by bit, it continuously invaded Song Jians body, making him feel cool and refreshed all over. Looking at the dense white fog around him, Song Jian did not feel any improvement in his strength, neither in skill proficiency nor in level experience; everything remained still. What exactly am I supposed to do? Song Jian frowned slightly and after waiting for a while, he began to get a little impatient. From what Instructor Duan Jian had told him, he knew that the opportunity to enter the Sword Spirit Pool was very precious, and one had to perform great deeds for the sect to possibly be rewarded with access to the Sword Spirit Pool. If he gained nothing from the Sword Spirit Pool, it would be like coming back empty-handed from a mountain of treasures, and he would deeply regret it later. Could it be that I need to practice my skills here? Song Jian guessed in his mind. With a thought, a dragons roar resounded from the Sword Spirit Pool, and an Azure Dragon phantom soared into the air, causing the winds to whip up and the clouds to surge. The white mist in the Sword Spirit Pool churned and began to move rapidly. The Azure Dragon phantom boiled up to mid-air, then fell back down, coiling around Song Jians body. It opened its mouth wide and started to devour the surrounding white fog. The surrounding mist immediately turned into a stream of whiteness that surged into the mouth of the Azure Dragon phantom. Thirty seconds later, the Azure Dragon phantom slowly dissipated, and the mist around it returned to its previous dull state. The Azure Dragon phantom had devoured an unknown amount of fog, yet the fog in the Sword Spirit Pool seemed to never diminish. Song Jian, what are you doing? Xin Lings voice came from not too far away. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After checking his skill bar, Song Jian couldnt help but burst out laughing. In just thirty seconds, the proficiency of the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body had risen from 8% to 76%, which was akin to cheating. Hearing Xin Lings question, Song Jian shouted, Im training my skills. Training skills here can gain a lot of skill proficiency, haha! Eh, really? Ill try it too! Xin Ling said joyfully. Like Song Jian, after entering the Sword Spirit Pool, she didnt know how to make use of the environment and was feeling annoyed. But she hadnt expected Song Jian to already have found a way to utilize it. Since her Ancient Moon Sword Physique was a passive skill, Xin Ling picked another sword technique and began practicing its moves one by one. After completing a full set of the sword technique, she indeed found that her proficiency had improved significantly, and even her passive skill Ancient Moon Sword Physique had also increased a bit, which made her very happy. The proficiency has indeed improved a lot, thank you for the reminder! Xin Ling called out. Song Jian smiled slightly and glanced at the cooldown time of the Azure Dragon Sword Body, surprised to find that in the Sword Spirit Pool, the Azure Dragon Sword Body, which originally required thirty minutes to cool down, now only needed about ten minutes before it could be used again. Lets try the other skills! Song Jian thought to himself, and with a thought, two identical Song Jians appeared in the Sword Spirit Pool. Currently, Song Jians active skills were limited to Thousand Swords Art, Eclipse Shattered Light Slash, Mysterious Moonlight Sword, and Moon Essence WheelCwith Eye of Insight not being a sword technique, it could not have its proficiency rapidly increased within the Sword Spirit Pool. Thousand Swords Arts proficiency could only be increased by consuming Skill Books and Skill Scrolls, or by having the Sword Qi Stone Tower devour monsters, and Eclipse Shattered Light Slash along with Mysterious Moonlight Sword required a target to cast, making them impossible to enhance in the Sword Spirit Pool. Therefore, Song Jian could only practice the Azure Dragon Sword Body and Sword Shadow Clone. At this moment, he felt as if he had perhaps too few active skills. Having fewer skills is no issue, as long as I have Thousand Swords Art, there is no monster that can stand as my opponent! Song Jian said to himself. Thousand Swords Art was immensely powerful and could continuously evolve after triggering the Sword Formation. Not even a dominion-level boss could match Song Jian. As long as the level of Thousand Swords Art kept up with Song Jians own level, there would be no monster he couldnt defeat. Three days flashed by, and when Duan Hui led the two out, both Song Jian and Xin Ling had unmistakable joy on their faces. It seems that the junior brother and junior sister have gained a lot in the Sword Spirit Pool! Duan Hui said with a smile. Not bad, just improved some skill levels, Song Jian glanced at Xin Ling and replied with a smile. Hehe, I really envy those of you with a sword body, your potential is boundless. Once you learn the techniques of our sect, you are sure to soar to great heights! Duan Huis face revealed a trace of disappointment as his eyes were filled with envy. Brother, arent you already a direct disciple? Havent you gained a sword body yet? Song Jian curiously asked, Isnt it said that theres a certain chance of acquiring a sword body just by entering the Sword Spirit Pool? Duan Hui shook his head and said, Its only a certain chance. I have entered the Sword Spirit Pool three times now, but I still havent grasped a sword body. It seems I simply lack the qualifications for a sword body! Song Jians heart stirred. He had a Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Spirit Root in his inventory; even an ordinary person with it could immediately possess a fourth-level sword body. And with dedicated cultivation, it could even advance to a fifth-level Jade Bone Thousand Blades Sword Body in the future. If he gave it to Duan Hui, he would surely earn his gratitude. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian shook his head internally; the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Spirit Root was too precious to give away so easily, and he felt reluctant to part with it. Leaving the Sword Spirit Pool, the three made their way towards the Hall of Transferring Skills, where Elder Gu Tutian of Transmission was waiting inside for Song Jian and Xin Ling. Elder Gu! Duan Hui greeted Elder of Transmission with a bow. Elder Gu Tutian snorted coldly and waved his hand dismissively, signaling Duan Hui to step back, then fixated his sharp eyes on Song Jian. Boy, I heard youve mastered a sword technique secret. Come on, perform it and let me see if Duan Jian that little rascal has been deceiving me! Gu Tutian shouted at Song Jian, staring intently. Under Gu Tutians gaze, Song Jian immediately felt every hair on his body stand on end, enveloped by a terrifying threat of death. The boundless murderous intent surged towards him like a tidal wave. Just then, a faint golden glow emerged on Song Jians body surface, barely noticeable unless one looked carefully. Even when seen, it could be mistaken for a reflection of light. Song Jians body tensed, and he broke free from the enveloping murderous intent. His eyes, which were reddening, became clear again in an instant. Merely the attention of his gaze has triggered my innate ability Immortal Body. This Elder of Transmissions strength is unfathomable! Song Jian managed not to use the Eye of Insight on Elder Gu Tutian and respectfully saluted with cupped hands, Disciple Song Jian, greets the Elder of Transmission! Enough with the fuss, hurry up and show me your variant of the Thousand Swords Art! Gu Tutian casually pulled a spear from the weapons rack next to the Hall of Transferring Skills, stroked it with his hand, and directly turned a spear over two meters long into less than five-foot iron rod, holding it in the palm of his hand. Gu Tutian, holding the iron rod, pointed at Song Jian and loudly commanded, Quick, show it to me! As his voice fell, a fierce Sword Qi burst forth from Gu Tutian, causing all the long swords on the surrounding weapon racks to tremble and emit a buzzing sound of sword cries. PS: Thanks to Coming to Help, for the donation of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1184 - Chapter 1184 Chapter 1186 Defeat_1 Chapter 1184: Chapter 1186 Defeat_1 Chapter 1184: Chapter 1186 Defeat_1 Elder Gu Tutian, like a sharp sword, emitted a strong Sword Intent all over his body. The surging Sword Intent almost solidified, spreading out like waves towards the surroundings. Song Jian involuntarily stepped back two paces, the piercing Sword Intent instinctively raising his spirit of resistance. His right hand extended, and the Sky-breaking Sword instantly appeared in his palm, which he grasped. Elder Gu, I apologize for this! Song Jian shouted, swiftly swinging the long sword in his hand. Numerous beams of light burst forth. As he brandished it, all the Sword Qi in his body rushed towards the Sky-breaking Sword. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords appeared around him, enveloping Elder Gu as they flew towards him. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Elder Gus eyes shone, much like a drunkard who sees an extraordinary wine, and he laughed heartily, Well done! After speaking, Elder Gu didnt retreat but advanced instead. With a push of his foot, he soared towards the hundreds of Spirit Swords like a great roc. Clang clang clang~ Wielding an iron rod, Elder Gu conjured up a series of phantoms in front of him. Each phantom collided with a Spirit Sword as if he had thrust out hundreds of swords in an instant. The numerous Spirit Swords were struck and sent flying away, with Elder Gu enshrouded in a cloud of sword shadows. A smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. The Sky-breaking Sword possessed its own Sword Spirit; the released Spirit Swords would attack endlessly unless completely destroyed. Even without activating the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, the ceaseless attacks, like facing the assault of hundreds at once, were not something an ordinary person could withstand. Clang clang clang clang~ The entire hall echoed with the sound of collisions, like a fierce storm. Song Jians face involuntarily showed a look of surprise as he softly said, He can withstand it for so long, and he hasnt used any techniques. The Elder of Transmissions strength is truly unfathomable! Song Jian had never seen anyone withstand the Thousand Swords Art for so long. However, very quickly, all the Spirit Swords turned into burning lotus leaves, swirling towards Elder Gu like tornados, wrapping him tightly and forming a huge Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Wow, thats amazing! Xin Ling stared, dumbfounded at the slowly spinning Red Lotus Array in the center of the hall. The terrifying aura spread out in waves, making it impossible for anyone to approach. Elder Gu, if you cant hold on, just shout, and I will dispel the Sword Formation! Song Jian shouted loudly. At this time, the Sword Formation wasnt fully closed, and Elder Gu could still hear Song Jians voice. After a while, once the Sword Formation was fully formed, Song Jian could only rely on sensing Elder Gus life force to tell if he was still alive. Hahahaha, young fellow, you know nothing about swordsmanship! Elder Gus robust voice came from inside the Sword Formation, filled with disdain and contempt for it. A mocking smile appeared on Song Jians face. Although Elder Gu was very strong, Song Jian didnt think that he could withstand the power of the Thousand Swords Art. Ding ding ding ding~ Another series of collision sounds arose within the Sword Formation. Its futile! Song Jian thought to himself. And just then, a dazzling silver beam of Sword Qi suddenly shot through the layers of burning lotus leaves, looking like a pillar of light emerging from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus. Song Jian was taken aback, having never seen such a sight; Swish~ Another silver beam shot out from the Red Lotus, and Song Jian suddenly felt the entire Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation start to shake violently, as if it would collapse the next moment. How, how could this be? Song Jian was greatly alarmed. In the blink of an eye, countless silver Sword Qi erupted from the Red Lotus Sword Array, dismantling the entire formation into nothingness. A figure slowly emerged from the sky filled with silver sword light. After a long time, the sword light faded, and Elder Gu held a bright red iron rod in his right hand with his left hand behind his back, his expression indifferent. He actually, he really destroyed the Sword Formation! Song Jian was immensely shocked. One must know that even King Level BOSSes couldnt break free from a Sword Formation once it was fully formed, yet the Elder of Transmission in front of him had effortlessly shattered the entire formation! Weak foundations, no, its more like there are no foundations at all! Elder Gu looked at Song Jian, slowly shaking his head. All your skills are like a castle in the sky, seemingly spectacular and dazzling, but in reality, they can be easily shattered at any moment At this moment, Song Jians mind was blank. He had not heard a word of what Elder Gu had said. His ears were buzzing, and he felt as if he had become senseless. The Thousand Swords Art had been so easily broken? Bang! Song Jian suddenly felt a great force coming at him, sending him flying backward to crash heavily against a stone pillar in the hall. Gu Tutian withdrew his fist and snorted coldly at Song Jian. Splat! A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out. Song Jian felt a sharp pain all over his body! Looking up, he met Gu Tutians disdainful gaze. Gu Tutian sat down cross-legged directly on the floor of the hall. The sword is the leader among all weapons, and the Way of the Sword is the way of leadership Gu Tutians voice was loud and resonant, echoing like a large bell throughout the hall. Struggling to his feet, Song Jian staggered towards Gu Tutian. Like Xin Ling, he sat cross-legged in front of Gu Tutian, took a deep breath, and listened intently to every word of Gu Tutians explanation. The violent disruption of the Thousand Swords Art was like a bucket of cold water poured over Song Jian, thoroughly dousing his inflated ego from his time in the Sword Spirit Pool. His conceitedness disappeared, and he became completely calm. In the Sword Spirit Pool, Song Jian had spent all fifteen skill points, elevating his Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body to the twelfth level MAX, enhancing all of its effects. He also acquired the skill of Growth Power. As opposed to Withering Power, Growth Power was an entirely beneficial effect that could be used on oneself and allies. Song Jian used the remaining five skill points entirely on the Sword Shadow Clone. Now, he only needed to expend 30% of his Sword Qi Value to create a clone identical to himself, with its attributes increased by 110%. The skill ceiling had also reached level eight, and in terms of strength, this Sword Shadow Clone already possessed over 80% of Song Jians own power. With a huge increase in strength, Song Jians confidence had inflated tremendously, even giving him the impulse to take on King Level BOSSes alone. Perhaps seeing Song Jians inflated state, Elder Gu had taught Song Jian a lesson with just an iron rod, making him sit peacefully in front of him and listen attentively to the basic principles of the Sword Path. One day later, two figures flew out from the peak of the Imperial Sword Sects Sect Leader and headed towards the Ancient Desolate Abyss. Song Jian and Xin Ling had officially embarked on their quest to complete the legendary mission. PS: Thank you to Bread84 for the 100 Qidian coins reward~ Chapter 1185 - Chapter 1185 Chapter 1187 Divine Favor Set_1 Chapter 1185: Chapter 1187: Divine Favor Set_1 Chapter 1185: Chapter 1187: Divine Favor Set_1 ` Ancient Wilderness Beach, located at the end of the Broken Sword Mountain Range, is a desolate Gobi desert with not a soul in sight for hundreds of miles and stones of all sizes scattered everywhere. At this moment, Ancient Wilderness Beach had already been largely eroded by the Ancient Desolate Abyss, and one could clearly see a line of demarcation stretching for hundreds of kilometers. Beyond that boundary line lay a world as if stained by ink, with everything on the ground pitch-black. Thick clouds tumbled across the sky, oppressively dark. The air was saturated with black mist that seemed alive, continuously forming into tentacles dozens of meters long that groped around before quickly dissipating again. Song Jian stood before this boundary line, feeling the familiar scent of the Abyss emanating from the region ahead. This is the place. According to the guidance, if I cross this wasteland and go a few hundred more miles forward, Ill reach an ancient town. The central square of that town is where the Demon Suppression Seal is located! Song Jian glanced at the guiding map in his hand and murmured. The erosion speed of the Ancient Desolate Abyss is too fast; it has advanced nearly a foot in just ten minutes. At this rate, the Imperial Sword Sect alone will probably have a hard time resisting the invasion of the Abyssal Power, right? Xin Ling hesitated to say. All of this is because the Demon Suppression Seal has been damaged. Once the seal is fully repaired, the Abyssal Power can be completely blocked off. Then well only have to deal with the beasts. I believe that the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect will have no problem dealing with them, Song Jian sighed. The number of beasts was enormous, counted in millions, while the entire Imperial Sword Sect probably had no more than thirty to fifty thousand disciples in total. To resist the attacks of so many beasts, even taking advantage of the terrain, was likely to be a very difficult task. Do you think its because of the abyssal invasion plotline that the Demon Suppression Seal was damaged? Xin Ling suddenly said, Otherwise, it wouldnt be such a coincidence, right? Song Jian gave a slight smile and said, In any case, lets complete our mission first! Xin Ling nodded, and the two continued forward, stepping directly over the boundary line and entering the Ancient Desolate Abyss region. Song Jian felt as if he had passed through a transparent membrane. Once inside the Ancient Desolate Abyss region, an inexplicable surge of irritability emerged from the depths of his heart, along with an urge to destroy everything. But quickly, this irritability was dispelled by a wave of coolness that emerged in his mind. Song Jian turned his head to look at Xin Ling and, sure enough, saw a glint of blood-red in her eyes and her entire face took on a somewhat fierce expression, as killing intent surged from her body. Just as Song Jians brow furrowed, intending to prevent Xin Ling from going deeper, a purple-red light suddenly burst from around her neck. Her eyes immediately cleared, and she took a deep breath. An epic-level necklace with quite a foundation, huh! Song Jian laughed. Hehe, just got lucky! Xin Ling pulled the necklace from under her clothes and showed it off, saying, The Necklace of Favor from the Goddess of Wisdom, it can immunize against all adverse states below Legendary Level! Song Jian raised an eyebrow and couldnt help saying, The Necklace of Favor? Thats equipment only the devotees of the goddess can obtain In the City of Hope, there are already temples of seven or eight deities, where players can pray every day. By praying in a temple for over an hour, they can earn faith points; likewise, by completing tasks issued by the temples, they can obtain corresponding faith points. Players can exchange faith points for many valuable items in the temples. Among them, there is a Divine Favor Set, which is the top-tier equipment that can be exchanged for faith points in the temples. Each Main Deitys temple offers a Divine Favor Set with distinct attributes, and players can choose the corresponding Main Deitys temple according to their profession for the exchange. Of course, the faith points of each temple are not interchangeable. Once a player selects a Main Deitys temple, they seldom change it casually. ` Every piece of equipment in the Divine Favor Set requires a large amount of Belief Value, and the Favored Necklace is one of them. Xin Ling must have spent a lot of time and effort in the Temple of the Goddess of Wisdom praying and completing tasks. Hey, Im now a fervent believer of the Goddess of Wisdom, and Ive redeemed three pieces of the Divine Favor Set alone! Xin Ling said with some pride. Song Jian couldnt help but smile and shook his head. As the Belief Value increases, players would obtain a series of titles, starting from a shallow believer to a formal believer to a fervent believer, then to the Favored, the Divine Favored, and so on. These titles come with corresponding attribute enhancements. However, as the depth of faith deepens, some compulsory tasks issued by the temple must be completed; otherwise, the Belief Value would plummet, and the Divine Favor Set previously redeemed would become unusable. The higher the Belief Value, the stronger this binding force became. Many players felt as if they were trapping themselvesCif they didnt want their previous efforts to vaporize, they had to completely succumb to being slaves of the temple. However, the temple concealed none of this; all actions were voluntary. Xin Ling was clearly aware of all of this, so Song Jian didnt feel it his place to dissuade her. The two continued walking forward, and the surrounding black fog rolled towards them. But as it neared, it suddenly retreated even faster, with some of the fog dissipating instantly, unable to touch either of them at all. Upon entering the Ancient Desolate Abyss, Song Jian checked his status bar and noticed a All Attributes Reduced by 5% debuff, clearly the reason that disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect were dettered by Duan Xingliu from entering the Ancient Desolate Abyss. Being a player reduced his attributes by only 5%, but if it had been any other disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, their attributes would have been slashed by over 80%, effectively rendering them powerless. Just then, Song Jian felt a premonition of danger. According to his experience, a very powerful monster must have appeared ahead. Be careful, there seems to be a monster ahead! Song Jian said in a low voice. The region of the Ancient Desolate Abyss weakened invaders but, to the Abyssal Wilderness Beasts, it increased their attributes to some extent, making them stronger than monsters of the same level and quality. Shortly after, a giant figure over three meters tall appeared in front of them. It was a humanoid creature bare-chested with tightly packed black scales covering its torso. It wore a pair of gray trousers that were so decayed they barely held together, and as it moved, small scraps continually fell off, drifting away with the wind. In the monsters hand was a long iron chain that was wrapped around its entire arm several times over. The chain dragging on the ground made a series of dull sounds, adding a sense of horror to the atmosphere. Skeleton level, probably a BOSS. Should we bypass it or kill it? Xin Ling asked in a low voice. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A flash of light appeared in Song Jians eyes as he used his Eye of Insight, revealing the properties of the monster before them. A level seventy-five Lord-level BOSS with only six hundred thousand Vitality Points! Song Jian, eager to test his mettle, said in a low voice with a chuckle, Since were here, were bound to fight the monsters in this place sooner or later. Ill go up first to test its mettle; you back me up! With that, Song Jian leaped forward, rushing towards the monster. He swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and a Spirit Sword, burning with a dark red flame, floated in front of him. Following the motions of the Sky-breaking Sword, the Spirit Sword danced through the air, slashing towards the monster. PS: Thanks to Ye Gubai for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1186 - Chapter 1186 Chapter 1188 Restraint_1 Chapter 1186: Chapter 1188 Restraint_1 Chapter 1186: Chapter 1188 Restraint_1 Having received the guidance of Elder Gu Tutian, Song Jian finally realized his shortcomings. After releasing the Thousand Swords Art, it was entirely controlled by the Sword Spirit; Song Jian had previously been proud, believing there was no need for him to control it, thereby saving much mental effort. But only now did he discover that the power of the Thousand Swords Art was not fully utilized without his control. After accepting the teachings of Elder Gu Tutian, he began to practice the Thousand Swords Art according to his guidance. The first step was to control the number of Spirit Swords; to summon several Spirit Swords, he had to form them in accordance with his own will, starting with just one Spirit Sword. Song Jian multitasked, controlling both the Spirit Sword and the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand as he charged towards the humanoid demonic beast before him. The Eye of Insight allowed the humanoid demonic beast to also detect Song Jian; suddenly, black flames erupted on its body surface. It turned its head to look at Song Jian, and with a deep roar, the humanoid demonic beast raised its right hand, where a huge white skull floated above its palm. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The skull floated weightlessly in mid-air, its surface ablaze with black flames, and a sinister crimson light shone from within its eye sockets. With a flick of its right hand, the humanoid demonic beast sent the white skull flying towards Song Jian, who, in mid-air, saw the skull opening its large mouth, continuously making biting motions. Its full set of sharp, dense teeth clashed against each other, producing a clack clack sound. Clang, clang~ The Spirit Sword and the Sky-breaking Sword simultaneously struck the skull, sparking a series of sparks. The skull was much more durable than anticipated; regardless of how the Spirit Sword and Sky-breaking Sword hacked at it, there was not the slightest damage. Huh? A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. The Spirit Sword was one thing, but the Sky-breaking Sword was a legendary-grade longsword, and its innate skill Holy Sword was always in effect, rendering ordinary skills incapable of withstanding a single hit from the Sky-breaking Sword. Roar! Seeing that Song Jian had managed to hold his ground against the white skull, the humanoid demonic beast seemed somewhat dissatisfied. It growled lowly, pointed its right hand at the white skull, and a ring of black energy particles, flashing with blinding light, shot towards the skull in circles. Crack, crack~ The black energy particles enveloped the surface of the white skull, and the black flames upon it suddenly expanded. The size of the skull thickened several times over; originally white as jade, its surface now developed fine cracks, and its color turned a dull yellow. In an instant, a sense of alarm rang through Song Jians mind. A chill ran up his spine, and with a thought, his figure violently shook, creating two identical Song Jians in everyones sight. One of the Song Jians threw himself at the humanoid demonic beast, while the other continued to clatter against the trembling white skull, a relentless din of collision sounds filling the air. Boom! A loud boom came from behind Song Jian; a strong surge of force struck his back, pushing him forward five or six steps before he finally regained his balance. Turning his head, he saw one of the Sword Shadow Clones covered in blood and in a disheveled state lying on the ground, struggling to stand up. A few steps away from him, a crater with a diameter of over five meters appeared where the white skull had previously been. The giant white skull had exploded, severely injuring the Sword Shadow Clone! If it hadnt been for the Sword Shadow Clone being upgraded several levels by Song Jian, if it had been at its previous level, that explosion would have been enough to completely obliterate the clone. Xin Ling, who was initially eager to join the fray from a distance, felt as though a bucket of cold water had doused her enthusiasm after witnessing that strike. She looked at the large crater with a horrified expression on her face. The power, the damage must have exceeded five thousand points, right? Xin Ling thought to herself. If she took that hit head-on, she feared she would be gravely injured, if not dead. Heeheehee, fresh flesh~ The humanoid beast revealed a greedy look in its eyes, and drool actually began to trickle down from the corners of its mouth, filled with covetous desire. Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly. The strength of the beast before him had exceeded his expectations. He had originally intended to use it as a sparring opportunity, but now, he realized that he had to kill it quickly. Sounds were approaching from all around, as if a myriad of monsters were encircling them. A swift battle, a swift conclusion! Song Jian thought. Sword Qi surged rapidly toward the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, trembling slightly as numerous Spirit Swords quickly manifested around him. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Countless Spirit Swords flew towards the humanoid beast like a blanket covering the sky; Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ The piercing sound of the swords cutting through the air even tore a large hole in the surrounding black fog, and the complexion of the humanoid beast instantly contorted, showing a hint of terror. Thud thud thud~ The Spirit Swords continuously struck the humanoid beasts body, forcing it to stagger backward. At the moment the Spirit Swords penetrated it, countless black chains sprouted densely all over its body. These chains appeared almost identical to the ones wrapped around its arms, quickly moving across its body and soon coalescing into a pitch-black chainmail armor. The Spirit Swords clashed with the chainmail, causing intense vibrations and shockwaves. Each time a Spirit Sword struck the armor, it exploded, one after another, relentless in their onslaught. It took only about a dozen Spirit Swords to blast open the black chainmail on the surface of the beast, breaking it into tiny black fragments that fell away. The purifying flames, as if sentient, spread along the Spirit Swords onto the humanoid beasts body. When touched by the flames, it ignited violently like fire meeting gasoline. The dark red flames roared to life with a boom. No, no, this cant be The humanoid beast flailed its arms in desperation, the chains on its limbs whipping through the air like long pythons, but it was all in vain. Hundreds more Spirit Swords ruthlessly slashed at the beast, each strike leaving deep, bone-revealing wounds. In a matter of moments, the humanoid beast collapsed to the ground, the black flames on its body completely extinguished, overtaken by the dark red Karmic Fire. The beast now resembled a gigantic torch, burning fiercely. Hiss, I overestimated it. It died before the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation could even be triggered! A puzzled look appeared in Song Jians eyes. Based on previous battles, this humanoid beasts strength shouldnt have been so weak. Just then, a series of low growls resounded from all around. Song Jians expression changed. He quickly stepped forward, picked up all the spoils dropped by the beast, and, grabbing Xin Ling, they bolted toward the distance. Before long, the figures of five or six humanoid beasts emerged from the dense fog. They walked straight towards their freshly slain comrade. Coming to a halt about three to four meters away from the fallen beast, still engulfed in dark red flames, they exhibited a look of fear on their faces. PS: Thanks to Carter03 for the gift of 500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1187 - Chapter 1187 Chapter 1189 Farmland_1 Chapter 1187: Chapter 1189 Farmland_1 Chapter 1187: Chapter 1189 Farmland_1 Throughout the journey, Song Jian had hunted down more than a dozen solitary humanoid desert beasts and finally understood why these beasts were so formidable at the beginning of the fight, nearly surpassing Lord-level bosses of the same rank, but after a while, they turned into limp chickens. The reason was that the purgatorial fire of the Thousand Swords Art greatly restrained them. In the previous Abyssal Hell, Song Jian had discovered that purgatorial fire dealt immense additional damage to the monsters of the Abyssal Hell, and to his surprise, in the Ancient Desolate Abyss of the Ancient Sword Star, it even more effectively restrained the creatures there than in the Abyssal Hell. This is good news for me, at least it will make the task a bit easier! Song Jian thought to himself. At the moment, around Song Jians body, a translucent Spirit Sword was swiftly dancing up and down, bearing some resemblance to the Moon Essence Wheel, except the Moon Essence Wheel doesnt require Song Jians control, while the sword flying around him was under his control at all times. This was also a method of practicing control over the Thousand Swords Art. Without a target to attack, the Spirit Sword could only exist for about ten seconds, which just happened to perfectly sync up with the cooldown time of the Thousand Swords Art. Thus, all along the way, Xin Ling saw semi-transparent sword-shaped energies constantly appearing around Song Jian, sometimes one, sometimes two, and sometimes even more than ten, which made her unconsciously maintain a distance of about five meters from him. The visibility in the black mist was very low, much like the environment at dusk or early evening, where one could only see a dozen meters ahead. Moreover, this place greatly restrained sensory exploration, and once they stepped beyond the field of vision, they could easily get lost and separated from each other. There was no sunrise or sunset in the Ancient Desolate Abyss. It was like when Song Jian first entered the game, the environment of Doomsday City where thick dark clouds always shrouded the sky, with no clear change between day and night over the twenty-four hours. After who knows how long, the thick black fog around them seemed to dissipate somewhat. Far off in the distance, they saw a vast expanse of farmland come into view. The two exchanged glances and ran towards the farmland. Soon, the vast farmland appeared before them. Instead of crops, it was planted with black flowers that looked a lot like tulips. We mustnt be far from the small town with the Demon Suppression Seal, but what is this stuff? It looks artificially cultivated, Song Jian wondered, unable to help but use the Eye of Insight to check. Abyssal Serpent Vine Grass, a level nine herb, is the main ingredient for crafting Demon-Repelling Elixirs? A hint of surprise emerged in Song Jians eyes. The Demon-Repelling Elixir had only one effect, which was to resist the Abyssal Power of the Ancient Desolate Abyss. With this elixir, other disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect could venture into regions of the Ancient Desolate Abyss without the hinderance of an 80% reduction in their attributes. This is an unexpected boon. We must gather them all Song Jian looked at Xin Ling, his face filled with joy. The Demon-Repelling Elixir could only be cultivated in areas rich with Abyssal Power, which was why the surroundings of the Imperial Sword Sect hardly had such herbsCit had to be found within the Ancient Desolate Abyss regions. This was also something Duan Xingliu had specially instructed them on when they entered the Ancient Desolate AbyssCif they came across it, they should gather as much as possible, but there was no need to go out of their way to search for it. These herbs could be exchanged for contribution points within the Imperial Sword Sect or directly for Purple Crystals, which were a solid currency there! Both Song Jian and Xin Ling had already achieved the Master Level in Medicine Gathering Skill, so there were naturally no problems in gathering these level nine herbs. For a time, the two didnt care about anything else and rushed straight into the farmland to quickly gather the Abyssal Serpent Vine Grass. When there was a harvest to be reaped, time flew by, and soon they had gathered nearly half of the Snake Vine Grass. Song Jians inventory was stocked with several hundred stalks of such herbs, but gathering these was extremely draining on Spirit Points. Once his points had dropped to only a third, Song Jian had no choice but to sit cross-legged on the ground and start to recover his Mental Strength. Meanwhile, Xin Ling continued to gather herbs while drinking potions that restored Mental Strength, her face beaming with joy. Hey, Song Jian, my Medicine Gathering Skill is about to level up to Grandmaster! Xin Ling laughed. When Xin Ling was gathering Red Sword Grass by Sword Pond Lake, her Medicine Gathering Skill had already reached Master Level. The grade of the Snake Vine Grass here is also nine, but the proficiency in gathering it wasnt as high as that of the Red Sword Grass. Even so, the quantity of Snake Vine Grass here was several times that of the Red Sword Grass by the lake, and the two of them didnt even need to move. They could gather more than a dozen Snake Vine Grasses just by standing still, which was several times more efficient than collecting Red Sword Grass. Song Jian glanced at his own Medicine Gathering Skill, which was only at the Master Level seven, and shook his head, Im only at level seven, but I have the Purple Bamboo Shovel. Just two more levels and I can break through to Grandmaster! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The gap between Song Jians Medicine Gathering Skill and Xin Ling was huge at first, but because of the bonus from the Purple Bamboo Shovel during gathering, the gap had closed significantly, differing by only around two levels. The properties of the Purple Bamboo Shovel were just enough to make up the difference. Rich and willful! grumbled Xin Ling under her breath before continuing to bend down and gather the Snake Vine Grass. Just then, a burst of shouting came from the distance. Looking up, they saw several people, who looked like farmers, running towards them with shovels in hand. Are there actually humans here? Xin Ling exclaimed in surprise. Song Jian looked up towards those approaching. They were too far away for him to check their attributes, and after thinking for a bit, Song Jian shook his head, Impossible, this is the deepest part of the Ancient Desolate Abyss, ordinary people cant stay here for long, unless they are like us, also players Maybe they really are players. There are players in Abyssal Hell that change jobs and races, so its not impossible for there to be players here, Xin Ling speculated. But looking at their attire, they seem to be farmers planting Snake Vine Grass Song Jian frowned slightly. As these farmer-like people got closer, Song Jian realized that they looked no different from ordinary humans, without a trace of mutation on their bodies, which made him start to wonder if they were players. Who are you, this Snake Vine Grass is Seeing these people running over, Xin Ling quickly went forward to ask. However, just at that moment, the one leading the charge suddenly opened his mouth wide, and three barbed tentacles shot out from his mouth, stabbing towards Xin Ling. Xin Ling was startled and instinctively dodged. Two of the tentacles grazed past her hair, but one struck her on the shoulder. The moment the ghastly tentacle touched Xin Lings shoulder, a blue energy shield blossomed on the armor over her shoulder, blocking the strike, but Xin Ling was still thrown back by the force of the blow. Song Jian frowned, these guys looked like ordinary people, but in reality, they were no different from the humanoid beasts in the dense fog. Eye of Insight! Song Jian looked at the farmer closest to him, sure enough, all of these farmers had the attributes of level eighty elite BOSSes, all were beasts, and what was strange was that one of their characteristics was not attack, but planting, which aroused a hint of interest in Song Jian. PS: Thanks to Uncle So Sleepy for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1188 - Chapter 1188 Chapter 1190 Sword Technique_1 Chapter 1188: Chapter 1190: Sword Technique_1 Chapter 1188: Chapter 1190: Sword Technique_1 Its just an Elite BOSS, Brother Song, let me handle two of them! Xin Ling, eyeing the farmers holding shovels, called out excitedly after checking their attributes. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian looked at Xin Ling and laughed, This is a level 80 Elite, and you are more than twenty levels behind them. Your damage reduction is severe, can you actually beat them? Xin Ling gave Song Jian a defiant look and said, Hmph, whats so great about that? Its just over twenty levels. The higher the level gap, the more experience compensation there is. I usually fight monsters above my level when Im leveling up! Fine, if youre not scared, Ill let two of them entertain you! Song Jian nodded, But we cant fight here; if we destroy this Snake Vine Grass, well be at a huge loss! Yeah, this is a precious commodity that can be exchanged for Purple Crystals! Xin Lings eyes gleamed. Currently, very few players had access to Purple Crystals, only the very top players were aware of their existence, and obtaining them was extremely difficult. Ordinary treasures worth tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of Doomsday Coins could only be exchanged for a dozen or so Purple Crystals. Its worth noting that Purple Crystals were a resource that could rapidly improve a players levelCthere was nothing more precious to a player than them. Song Jian and Xin Ling turned tail and ran, with seven or eight farmer-lookalike monsters chasing behind them. Once they had drawn the monsters far from the farmland, Song Jian turned around, his thoughts flickering, and the Sword Qi burst into bloom on his Sky-breaking Sword, while seven Spirit Swords slowly appeared around him. There were eight monsters, and Song Jian left one for Xin Ling, handling the rest himself. With a powerful spirit, Song Jian had no difficulty controlling seven Spirit Swords simultaneously, attacking each monster with one sword. In the air, they were like swimming fish, relentlessly striking the monsters, while Song Jian held the Sky-breaking Sword, waiting for his Sword Qi to fully recover before summoning the Moon Essence Wheel, just in case of an unexpected event. Across from him, Xin Ling had already dashed toward one of the monsters let past, her long sword imbued with only a three-inch Sword Qi glow. Relying on her Wandering Dragon Sword Technique, she fought deftly against this monster, which was over twenty levels higher than her, even as it spat out three-meter-long tentacles that couldnt lay a scratch on her. Song Jian was able to suppress the seven monsters with just seven Spirit Swords and, during his spare moments, even had the energy to watch Xin Ling fight. After observing for a while, he nodded slightly to himself. There must be some treasure on this girl that ignored level suppression; otherwise, she couldnt inflict such high damage. The monsters kept spitting out barbed tentacles, trying to entangle the Spirit Swords, but each time they got close, the Spirit Swords only needed to tremble lightly, effortlessly slicing the tentacles into segments and inflicting severe damage on the monsters. However, it seemed as though the tentacles were endless, able to grow back quickly as long as the monsters werent dead, leading to a stalemate in the battle. I wonder if I can successfully execute the Mysterious Moonlight Sword now? Watching the Spirit Swords fly through the air, forcing several monsters back, an additional thought arose in Song Jians heart. One must know that before the Sky-breaking Sword had merged together, it used to be a set of five golden-quality swords, and back then, Song Jian managed to control five long swords, executing five different skills against five monsters at the same time. Now, although he had changed to Spirit Swords, Song Jian guessed that he should be able to execute them as well. With a thought, one of the Spirit Swords that had dodged a monsters tentacle attack suddenly vibrated in mid-air, lunging at the monsters back with lightning speed. The sword left a faint afterimage in the air, piercing through the monsters body and drawing out a puff of purple-red blood. Swish, swish, swish~ The long sword pierced through the monsters body continuously at high speed, creating more than a dozen transparent holes in an instant, and like a showerhead, it sprinkled out a large amount of blood. At that moment, the monsters body had floated up, reaching more than three feet above the ground. After being continuously pierced by nine swords, its body plummeted towards the ground, while the Spirit Sword spun in the air, sweeping past the monsters neck. The monster, still with a third of its Vitality Points, was abruptly beheaded, and after its body fell to the ground, it couldnt get up again and turned into a corpse. Is this a weak point attack combined with lowered defense? Song Jians eyes brightened. It was well known that a monster in a floating state was completely defenseless, with its defense reduced to zero. Combined with slashing at the neck, a weak point, although it was not a critical hit, this strike was sufficient to instantly kill the monster with only a third of its Vitality Points left! He glanced at his skill bar and saw that the Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill was in its cooldown phase. However, the five-second cooldown passed in a flash, and soon he would be able to use it again. This time, Song Jian directly controlled several long swords at the same time to employ the Mysterious Moonlight Sword skill! With a thought, the several long swords mimicked the exact same motion, slightly trembling in mid-air before fiercely thrusting towards their respective targets. Clang, clang~ Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Two of the monsters managed to block the Spirit Swords with their arms, but the rest of the Spirit Swords all pierced into the bodies of the monsters. Still not quite there Song Jian inwardly remarked as he watched the two Spirit Swords get blocked. Once the first strike of the Mysterious Moonlight Sword was defended against, the consecutive attacks would be interrupted and fail to produce the levitation effect, effectively resulting in a failed skill execution. If this had been before, Song Jian wouldnt have cared if one or two monsters dodged the strike, but now, he could clearly feel that he had much room for improvement in controlling multiple Spirit Swords. Elder Gu Tutian had instructed them for a day and, although he hadnt taught them any skills, his discourse on sword techniques was like pushing open a grand door, allowing them to glimpse the scenery within. How much one could see depended on personal understanding. Now that they had a direction, all they needed to do was to keep going along that path! Thud, thud, thud~ Several monsters in a floating state were harshly slashed by the Spirit Swords. With a boom, their bodies collided with the hard ground, creating a tremendous noise. Before they had a chance to struggle to their feet, the Spirit Swords slashed across their necks, and the heads of several monsters rolled off. The Spirit Swords that had slain the monsters moved through the air like swimming fish, drawing beautiful arcs, and then flew towards the other two monsters with depleted Vitality. A few seconds later, these two monsters also perished completely. Ten seconds had passed, and the several Spirit Swords slowly faded away in mid-air. Turning his head, he saw Xin Ling was still trembling in combat with an Elite Level monster, whose Vitality Points had dropped to about a third. It seemed that in less than half a minute, Xin Ling would be able to kill the monster. Song Jian smiled slightly and didnt intervene. He simply picked up all the loot dropped by the monsters he had killed, then crossed his arms over his chest, leisurely watching Xin Ling fight. PS: Thanks to A Night of Melancholic Chaos for the gift of 100 Doomsday Coins~ Chapter 1189 - Chapter 1189 Chapter 1191 Puppet Bead_1 Chapter 1189: Chapter 1191: Puppet Bead_1 Chapter 1189: Chapter 1191: Puppet Bead_1 Being able to solo an Elite Level BOSS more than twenty levels higher was already considered very impressive among players, but compared to Song Jian, it somewhat dampened the mood. Watching Song Jian stand there with his arms folded and a smile on his face as she fought the monster, Xin Ling instantly felt demoralized, yet it also ignited a sense of pride in her. Her moves became more fierce, and sometimes she would even trade blows with the monster, preferring to take a hit just to land a few on her opponent. More than twenty seconds later, under a splendid ultimate move from Xin Ling, the monster slowly collapsed to the ground, a stream of black smoke rising continuously from its carcass. Having killed the monster, Xin Ling didnt immediately pick up the loot but sat down instead, taking out a piece of food that replenished Vitality Points and stuffed it into her mouth. These foods that could restore Vitality Points could only be used after exiting combat, and would take effect only after eating for a while. If a fight occurred, their effects would be interrupted. Though they had many drawbacks, their advantages were also quite clearCone was that they were cheap, and the other was that they could restore a substantial amount of Vitality Points, which was why many players made a habit of carrying several sets of food. Lucky, arent you, to get a gold-quality item drop? Song Jian walked over, surprised, and looked at the loot next to the monsters body. You should know that he had killed seven monsters, but only got two silver, two blue, and three green quality items. The rest were a pile of white-quality materials and miscellaneous items. Xin Ling killed only one monster and got a gold-quality item drop, the value of which far exceeded the seven monsters Song Jian had hunted. Her luck was so good that it even made Song Jian a bit jealous. You killed seven; shouldnt you have gotten more good stuff? Xin Ling, after fully recovering her Vitality Points, stood up and spoke irritably. Only two silver pieces! Song Jian touched his nose, somewhat embarrassed. Haha, really? Xin Lings face lit up with joy, and she laughed, What do you say, do you want to buy this gold item from me? I havent checked the attributes yet. Would you buy it for five Purple Crystals? Purple Crystals, heh, how could we possibly have any Purple Crystals when we just entered the Imperial Sword Sect? I do have a fair amount of Doomsday Coins, though. What do you say, want to make a deal? Song Jian said. Doomsday Coins in the game were akin to game currency, and Purple Crystals were like cash points in the game, with values that were worlds apart. Some items purchasable with Purple Crystals couldnt necessarily be bought with Doomsday Coins. Alright, five million Doomsday Coins then, deal? Wanna bet? This is a gold-quality item dropped by an eighty-level Elite BOSS! Xin Ling glanced at the spherical object exuding a golden glow on the corpse and chuckled. Bead-like items, if of epic or legendary quality, might be top-treasure items, but if gold or lower, they were much more likely to be just materials or other not so valuable items. Song Jian smiled faintly and directly transferred five million Doomsday Coins to Xin Ling. Doomsday Coins meant next to nothing to him now; he seldom used them to buy equipment, as the gear that could be bought with Doomsday Coins was hardly of any use to him anymore. Ill take that bet; I believe in your luck! Song Jian laughed. Fine, generous! Xin Ling gave Song Jian a thumbs up, then bent down to pick up all the other items. She grabbed the bead and tossed it to Song Jian. As soon as it was thrown, Xin Ling, who had been wearing a smile, suddenly changed her expression in surprise, A Puppet Bead? Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian caught the bead and also paused, then a trace of joy appeared on his face, I didnt expect it to be a Puppet Bead, haha, thats a win! As he spoke, Song Jian dripped a drop of blood onto the bead, and soon, the bead trembled lightly and flew into the air from Song Jians hand. Click click ~ After a series of mechanical sounds, the fist-sized bead split into countless nail-sized fragments that pieced together into the shape of a humanoid robot. A light shimmer passed over the newly-formed robot, a sheen of gloss appearing on its body surface, and tender skin gradually emerged. In short order, a homunculus that looked exactly like the monster they had hunted down earlier stood before the two of them. On this humanoid creature, the same clothes as the monster wore previously clothed its body, and except for the color of the eyes, it was nearly identical. Great Master, your servant Kamodo greets you! The person in front of him knelt on one knee, left hand touching the ground, right hand on his left shoulder, and spoke with great respect. A humanoid Puppet Beast, you, youve struck it rich! Xin Lings eyes were filled with envy. After all, this Puppet Beast had been sold by her, and thinking of this made Xin Lings heart bleed. Song Jian said nothing and immediately opened the Puppet Beasts attribute interface to check it. The Puppet Beasts attack damage was not outstanding, with only an Iron Hook Tentacle attack skill, which involved launching barbed tentacles from its mouth. Such an attack could be somewhat effective against ordinary players but seemed somewhat powerless against Elite Level players. Master Level Ancient Desolate Planting Skill and Master Level Gathering Skill? Seeing the two skills in the life skills section, Song Jians eyes lit up immediately. Can these Snake Vine Grasses be planted outside the Ancient Desolate Abyss region? Once he had Kamodo stand up, Song Jian asked loudly. Of course, Master! Kamodo lowered his head and said respectfully: To plant Snake Vine Grass, a Wild Beast Core is needed for each acre of land. Burying a hundred Wild Beast Cores in the ground can create a simple Ancient Desolate Abyss environment! Then, using the Ancient Desolate Planting Skill will allow the Snake Vine Grass to grow. All Wild Beasts had a chance of dropping a core, and the drop rate was not low. Normally, they were just used for making poison pills and were quite cheap within the Imperial Sword Sect. However, if Song Jian completes his quest and returns to the Imperial Sword Sect, the price of Wild Beast Cores may skyrocket immediately. It can be done like this? Song Jians eyes beamed, and it seemed that the Puppet Beasts utility was even greater than he had imagined. Its value was at least around a hundred Purple Crystals. With this in mind, Song Jians gaze involuntarily fell on the dimly visible village in the distance, the location of the Demon Suppression Seal. But with monsters like Kamodo in number, if he could obtain a few more Puppet Beads, Song Jian wouldnt need to do anything else and could focus solely on cultivating Snake Vine Grass within the Imperial Sword Sect, likely reaping a handsome profit. Why not complete the quest first? These Snake Vine Grasses arent going anywhere. After the quest is done, and I get more Puppet Beads, I can come back to harvest them, right? Song Jian smiled. After seeing Kamodos attributes shared by Song Jian and hearing that Snake Vine Grass could be planted in the Imperial Sword Sect, Xin Ling, just like Song Jian, lost interest in the Snake Vine Grass in the fields. Lets go, quickly! Xin Ling nodded and rushed toward the distant village with some impatience. PS: Thank you Si Ma Mi Zong for the 500 Doomsday Coins reward~ Chapter 1190 - Chapter 1190 Chapter 1192 Collection_1 Chapter 1190: Chapter 1192: Collection_1 Chapter 1190: Chapter 1192: Collection_1 Song Jian and Xin Ling approached the village and were shocked to find that there were even more monsters here than they had anticipated. Whether inside the houses or on the streets, there were humanoid desolate beasts everywhere. These desolate beasts looked no different from ordinary humans, each holding various kinds of weaponsCscythes, hoes, iron shovels, and some even wielding simple wooden sticks. Looking around, there was hardly a beast without a weapon in hand. What do you think that is? Xin Ling asked in a low voice, pointing to the faint golden glow at the end of the street. Squinting, Song Jian stared for a moment but couldnt make anything out due to the distance. However, judging by its location, it must be the central square of the village. After hesitating for a moment, he said, I reckon its the light emitted by the Demon Suppression Seal. Look, none of those desolate beasts dare go near it. In fact, all the desolate beasts in this village used to be the guards stationed to protect the Demon Suppression Seal. But when the seal was damaged, the aura of the Ancient Desolate Abyss leaked out, causing these defenders to mutate and turn into desolate beasts. Now, they had become obstacles to repairing the Demon Suppression Seal. Weve struck it rich. There are so many desolate beasts here. If they drop more Puppet Beads, what do you say we go halfsies? Xin Ling said with a grin. Song Jian snorted and gave Xin Ling a sidelong glance, shaking his head, Whoever gets them, keeps them! Xin Lings expression changed, and she rolled her eyes, retorting, So stingy! Im the one who got that Puppet Bead and sold it to you cheap. And now youre not even grateful. Youre such an ingrate! Song Jian glanced at her and stayed silent. The Puppet Bead she mentioned was her initiative for him to take a gamble, and now he had won, he would have to owe her a favor, which made no sense. A famous saying couldnt help but come to his mind, Women and petty men There are hundreds here, you draw them out. Just leave me one, Xin Ling said deflated. With her strength, she could at most hunt a single desolate beast. Any more and she would likely have to run. If Song Jian werent here, she wouldnt dare provoke the desolate beasts of this village. Song Jian focused on a desolate beast closest to him and deployed the Eye of Insight. Soon, the attributes of the desolate beast appeared above its head, and at the same time, it triggered the beasts compulsory hatred. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a low growl, the beasts eyes turned red. Suddenly turning around, it saw Song Jian as if he were a mortal enemy, charging towards him with a scythe, while extending barbed tentacles from its mouth, flailing them in the air, looking both ferocious and somewhat nauseating. This desolate beast incited seven or eight others nearby to charge towards Song Jian. He retreated while silently casting the Thousand Swords Art. After leaving one beast for Xin Ling, he assigned a Spirit Sword to each of the remaining beasts and engaged them in battle. Song Jians current Thousand Swords Art allowed for the simultaneous manipulation of five hundred Spirit Swords, but that required the Sword Spirit to control them autonomously; his Mental Strength alone wasnt enough to manage so many at once. Given Song Jians current limit in Mental Strength, he could handle up to sixteen Spirit Swords. Controlling sixteen simultaneously and using them to perform the same sword technique was well within his capabilities, but no more than that. Should he try to wield Spirit Swords using different sword techniques, that number would drastically drop to six. Otherwise, the mental strain became too intense, not only leading to faulty control but also causing backlash to himself. Hence, as long as he wasnt facing dozens or hundreds of monsters, it was no problem for Song Jian. Combat served as a way to train and improve his proficiency in the Thousand Swords Art. Moreover, if he ever got surrounded by hundreds of monsters, all he needed was to use the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, which would allow him to slay all the monsters and enhance his comprehension of the Thousand Swords ArtCit wasnt like he couldnt use the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. Outside the village, the roars of desolate beasts and sounds of battle continued; Song Jian and Xin Ling seemed to have returned to their early days in the game, grinding monsters daily to level up. Lure monsters, slay them, recover, and then lure them again. In the village, hundreds of Desolate Beasts, each with the strength of a level 80 elite BOSS, regrettably lacked intelligence. Hardly different from wild beasts, they were slowly lured out by Song Jian and eliminated one by one. Song Jian had already obtained four Puppet Beads, whereas Xin Ling had only managed to get one. The drop rate for these items was incredibly low, making it virtually impossible to acquire a large number in bulk. However, Desolate Beast Cores were plentiful; each beast dropped at least one core, with some even dropping two or three. Such items werent valuable in the Imperial Sword Sect, and many disciples venturing outside wouldnt even bother to pick them up. Soon, a day passed, and a hint of fatigue appeared on Song Jians face. Huff huff, lets take a break, take a break Out of breath, Xin Ling was already quite exhausted. Although she had several 50-slot bags, after such a prolonged battle, her food reserves for replenishing Vitality Points and Spirit Points were nearly depleted. As for instant recovery potions, Xin Ling would rather save them for life-threatening situations than use them here. Song Jians inventory was several times larger than Xin Lings, but the high-intensity combat had left him feeling very weary tooCa fatigue not reflected in his Vitality Points or Spirit Points but a weariness of the soul. Lets take a break, then. Weve only slain less than a third of the monsters in this village. Well rest tonight and continue the slaughter tomorrow! Song Jian said, You might as well use the time to practice your Medicine Gathering Skill! I, I dont want to practice; Im exhausted. Im going to sleep. Youll take the night watch. After declaring so, Xin Ling took a tent out of her inventory, set it up, and crawled inside. Shaking his head, Song Jian took out five Puppet Beads from his inventory, all his spoils of battle for that day. He released five Puppet Beasts to gather Snake Vine Grass in the fields. Then, he summoned Gulu, the stone creature, to keep watch at night while he too retired to his tent, quickly falling into a deep sleep. Early the next morning, Song Jian was awakened by Xin Lings shrill scream. Stepping out of the tent, he saw Xin Ling standing beside the fields, disheveled, with both fists clenched tightly and her chest heaving furiously, looking utterly enraged. Upon seeing Song Jian, Xin Ling glared at him with eyes blazing with fury and yelled, You, why didnt you remind me that the Puppet Beasts could gather Snake Vine Grass! After battling Desolate Beasts for an entire day, Xin Ling had also obtained two Puppet Beads, but she was so tired from the fight that she had only thought of sleeping and had completely forgotten that the Puppet Beasts could also gather Snake Vine Grass. When she woke up the next day and saw that the five Puppet Beasts had collected a large pile of Snake Vine Grass, she almost went crazy. Didnt you have them gather it? Song Jian rubbed his eyes and said nonchalantly, I thought you didnt care about such a small amount of money. Why are you so angry? Look, they have only gathered this small patch, and theres still a large patch over there There were only two fields around the village planted with Snake Vine Grass, while the other two fields were planted with wheat and other crops. These crops were all low-level items, not only fetching little money when sold but also not contributing to the proficiency of the Medicine Gathering Skill. In one night, the five Puppet Beasts had nearly cleared out both fields of Snake Vine Grass, leaving perhaps fewer than a hundred plants. This was the reason for Xin Lings early morning meltdown. PS: Thanks to Sima Mimi for the generous donation of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1191 - Chapter 1191 Chapter 1193 Reinforcements_1 Chapter 1191: Chapter 1193: Reinforcements_1 Chapter 1191: Chapter 1193: Reinforcements_1 No, no, you have to give me a share. Were partners, comrades who have fought together. You cant do this Xin Ling, who had previously looked furious, immediately changed her expression to one of grievance, clutching at the hem of Song Jians clothes and pleading with eyes that were even brimming with tears. Although the Snake Vine Grass here seemed abundant and as worthless as weeds, outside of this place, it could sell for a lot of money. The Imperial Sword Sect alone would buy all of their collected Snake Vine Grass at a high price. A single Snake Vine Grass could fetch between one to one and a half Purple Crystals. There were at least two thousand plants in these two fields. Subtracting the two or three hundred plants Xin Ling had previously collected and the less than one hundred left in the fields, there were more than one thousand six hundred Snake Vine Grass plants remaining in Song Jians possession. This was a fortune worth over two thousand Purple Crystals which, even the official disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect, would envy and covet if they knew. Alright, Ill give you five hundred at most! But you have to exchange them for Wild Beast Cores, ten cores per Snake Vine Grass. If you dont have them now, you can owe me until we get back to the Imperial Sword Sect! Song Jian said, rubbing his nose as he looked at Xin Lings youre bullying me expression. No, you have to split it fifty-fifty at the least! Ill just give you more cores Xin Ling pouted, shaking her head coquettishly. Three hundred plants! Song Jian said expressionlessly. Xin Lings expression stiffened, and just as she was about to speak, Song Jian immediately said, Two Fine, five hundred plants then! Youre ruthless! Xin Ling said resentfully as if she wanted to rush up and bite Song Jian a few times. Song Jian managed a small smile as he divided five hundred Snake Vine Grass plants for Xin Ling, who in turn traded all of her Wild Beast Cores to him. Since the Snake Vine Grass plants were ownerless and collecting them hadnt cost Song Jian much, and since Xin Ling had joined him in entering this place to complete a mission, the two were teammates; it was only natural to share the spoils. What Xin Ling didnt know was that Song Jian had already started planting Snake Vine Grass in his own Shattered Divine Realm. With the Wild Beast Cores and the Ancient Desolate Planting Skill of the Puppet Beasts, cultivating Snake Vine Grass was an easy task. Before long, Song Jian could have as much Snake Vine Grass as he wished, and by relying solely on it, he would be able to amass a considerable amount of Purple Crystals. With Purple Crystals, he could absorb them to improve his level, and it was estimated that in not too long, Song Jians level would increase explosively. Lets continue. Lets try to kill more Desolate Beasts today Xin Ling said, taking a deep breath. Song Jian nodded, and the two resumed their work from the previous dayCtedious and dull, but their strength quietly grew with each battle. The spoils of war they gained from the Desolate Beasts were extremely valuable. This mission, nearly impossible for others, turned out to be a fulfilling journey of advancement for Song Jian and Xin Ling. If it were other disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect given this task, they would currently be thinking of ways to enter the town and repair the Demon Suppression Seal first, but both Song Jian and Xin Ling, who approached the problem from a players perspective, knew the mission had no deadline. Hunting Desolate Beasts was immensely rewarding, so naturally, they decided to hunt down all the beasts before leisurely repairing the Demon Suppression Seal. While Song Jian and Xin Ling were ceaselessly fighting for Puppet Beads, the three teams sent out by the Imperial Sword Sect also encountered the Desolate Beast Army. Faced with the roaring army of hundreds of thousands of Desolate Beasts charging at the little over a thousand Imperial Sword Sect disciples, they stood their ground while flying on their swords and employing various sorts of Sword Techniques to attack from a distance and suppress them. Leveraging the terrain, these Imperial Sword Sect disciples surprisingly held back the Desolate Beast Army that outnumbered them by ten or even a hundred times, preventing them from advancing an inch. ` The battle was extremely intense, lasting for thirty to forty hours before the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect finally ran out of strength and began to slowly retreat. However, they hadnt gone far when reinforcements from the subsequent troops quickly arrived, and the fight relentlessly carried on. Purple Heaven Divine Thunder Sword Formation! An elder of the Imperial Sword Sect with white hair and beard hovered in the air like a deity, standing on a flying sword. The three-foot-long sword in his hand shot into the sky in an instant, forming a massive cloud of calamity that covered over a hundred acres. Within the cloud, purple lightning flickered, and thunder rolled, as countless Sword Qi threads shuttled through it. They converged into bolts of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, striking down at the Desolate Beasts in the gorge below. With roaring booms, thousands of Desolate Beasts were enveloped by the purple lightning. The Sword Qi within the thunderbolts weaved back and forth, slicing many Desolate Beasts in two. In a matter of seconds, the beasts in the gorge were wiped out, leaving behind stacks of corpses that filled the entire area. The elders face flushed slightly as he took several deep breaths. With a gesture of his right hand, the long sword flew back into his sleeve. He snorted coldly while looking at the corpses of the Desolate Beasts filling the gorge, then flew off towards the rear. Old Xiao, your Sword Formation has become a few notches more powerful, hasnt it? a teasing voice called out from behind. Xiao Yun frowned slightly and turned around, staring at Gu Tutian with an unexpected expression, Arent you supposed to be guarding the sect? What are you doing here? Arent you afraid the sect master will punish you to stand by the Demon Suppression Peak for a hundred years! With the sect master alone, thats more than enough! Gu Tutian replied nonchalantly with an unconcerned appearance. Besides, all those Grand Elders at the back mountain are so idle theyre probably going stir-crazy. If any demon spawns dare to attack the sect, those Grand Elders would probably be delighted! Shut your mouth, are the Grand Elders someone you can discuss so casually? Xiao Yuns face changed, and he scolded in a low voice. Alright, alright, Im here to stretch my muscles and kill some of those Desolate Beast brats. If youre tired, fall back and dont get hurt, Gu Tutian waved his hand dismissively. At this moment, countless Desolate Beasts appeared in the gorge once more, swiftly advancing over the bodies of their fallen comrades towards the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect. Seconds later, the gorge was filled with Desolate Beasts again. The previous effort of hunting down thousands seemed like throwing a pebble into a pond, creating ripples that faded away into nothingness. Sigh, the Ancient Desolate Abyss is connected to another semi-dimensional plane, the Desolate Beasts are endless. If we cant repair the Demon Suppression Seal quickly, well never be able to kill them all off, Xiao Yun sighed softly, If it werent for the Demon Suppression Tower being lost in the region of the Ancient Desolate Abyss, how could our mighty Imperial Sword Sect be suppressed by these damned beasts for hundreds of years, unable to drive them out of Ancient Sword Star completely! Demon Suppression Tower? Heh, thats been in the old almanacs for how many years now Gu Tutians body stiffened, and he couldnt help but mock himself: Back in the day, we could enter and exit the region of the Ancient Desolate Abyss freely, but now, the pressure it exerts on us grows more severe. I estimate that before long, even the Demon Suppression Seal will likely be unable to stop the invasion from the Ancient Desolate Abyss! What? Xiao Yuns body shook, and he said in a low voice with a shocked expression, How is that possible? The Demon Suppression Seal, like the Demon Suppression Tower, is an inheritance from the Ancient Sword Sect. How could it fail Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gu Tutians expression stiffened, and he waved his hands repeatedly, Dont listen to my nonsense. The Demon Suppression Seal has been around longer than both of us. Even when were dead, it wont fail. The sect master has sent two youngsters to repair the seal. It wont be long before these Desolate Beasts reinforcements are cut off, and then well kill all these demon brats together Go and rest for now, dont end up a soft-legged shrimp, forced to just watch from the sidelines! PS: Thank you Shanhaijiekepingx for the 100 Qidian coins~ ` Chapter 1192 - Chapter 1192 Chapter 1194 Repair_1 Chapter 1192: Chapter 1194: Repair_1 Chapter 1192: Chapter 1194: Repair_1 Song Jian and Xin Ling were still unaware that they had become key to whether they could win this war; the two of them calmly lured the monsters out of the village and wiped them out slowly, just as all players do when leveling up. These wild beasts give a decent amount of experience C Im almost up a level Xin Ling said cheerily as she fought alongside Song Jian. With Song Jian there, Xin Ling could go all out without fear of unexpected dangers. Although she was only taking on one wild beast at a time, her speed and efficiency improved as she became more proficient. Song Jian checked his own proficiency; he was still one third away from leveling up. The number of wild beasts he hunted was seven to eight times that of Xin Lings, but firstly, his level was much higher than Xin Lings, and secondly, since the level difference between him and the wild beasts was not significant, the bonus experience from defeating higher-level monsters was not as much as Xin Lings. Therefore, the combat experience he gained was, at most, about twice that of Xin Lings, which wasnt much faster in terms of leveling up than her, especially since he was already at level sixty-one. It took the two of them three days to wipe out all the wild beasts in the village. Aside from several hundred level eighty elite BOSS wild beasts, there were three lord-level and one overlord-level BOSS in the central town square. This time, Song Jian didnt hunt them as before but directly deployed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, instantly killing the four BOSS, leaving Xin Ling, who was watching from the side, dumbstruck and immensely shocked. Perhaps because they were killed too swiftly, the four BOSS didnt drop anything good, only two golden-quality Puppet Beads and some other valueless materials. After the battle, Xin Ling obtained three Puppet Beads, while the number of Puppet Beads in Song Jians bag had reached twelve. He placed all these Puppet Beasts into the Shattered Divine Realm. With an adequate supply of Wild Beast Cores, the planting area for Snake Vine Grass had surpassed three hundred acres, all tended to by these twelve Puppet Beasts. The flow of time within the Divine Country could now reach a two-to-one ratio with the game world. As Song Jians strength increased, this time flow could be enhanced further. With such a time flow, it wouldnt take long for Song Jian to harvest a large batch of Snake Vine Grass, and once he exchanged for Purple Crystals, his level was sure to soar rapidly. Is this the Demon Suppression Seal? Xin Ling looked at the huge square, over a hundred acres in size, with complex magical formations inscribed on the stone slabs, revealing a surprised expression on her face. According to Gu Tutians introduction, the Demon Sealing Array had existed for thousands of years, but in their eyes, it looked exceedingly fresh, as if it had just been engraved. In the southwest corner of the entire Demon Sealing Array, for some unknown reason, about a tenth of it was missing. Thick black mist was continuously emitting from the broken part of the seal, blending into the surrounding air. It seemed that the dense fog enveloping the entire village was leaking from here. Song Jian could feel that the atmosphere here in the Ancient Desolate Abyss was much purer than the Abyssal Hell he had encountered before C less violent and murderous, but deeper and purer. If a player with Abyss bloodline could come here and absorb this Ancient Desolate Abyss aura, their strength would increase tremendously. Unfortunately, this Ancient Desolate Abyss aura was a great supplement for Abyss creatures, but for other races, it was like a deadly poison. Touching it could at best cause serious injuries, at worst death, or a loss of consciousness and descent into becoming a wild beast. Song Jian approached the damaged part of the seal, took out a dark gold scroll from his inventory, and tore it open. Immediately, a blinding golden light flashed before Song Jians eyes, prompting both him and Xin Ling to shield their faces with their hands. After the golden scroll was torn, it transformed into a gigantic Golden Lion Seal, over a hundred meters in size, floating in mid-air and swishing its tail. The entire Demon Sealing Array also shone with a golden light. The Golden Lion roared and charged towards the escaping Ancient Desolate Abyss aura, opened its mouth wide, and a beam of golden light shot out, dispersing the Abyssal mist. Soon enough, the scattered Ancient Desolate Abyss aura condensed into a hundred-meter-long dark serpent, with a single horn on its forehead and fangs that glistened with metallic cold light, lunging towards the Golden Lion. A great battle ensued above the small town; the dark serpent and the Golden Lion shook and roared together, the din of their roars audible from tens of miles away. ` For a moment, the black unicorn python and the golden lion fought to a standstill, Song Jian and Xin Ling watched with heads raised as if they were watching the special effects of a 3D movie, feeling as if they were right in the midst of the action. Logically speaking, the fallout from the battle between the two giant beasts would easily have destroyed the entire town, but standing atop the Demon Sealing Array, the pair didnt even feel the slightest gust of wind from the fierce combat, which seemed to truly be nothing more than animated special effects. However, as time passed, the Demon Sealing Array began to connect with the aura of the golden lion in the sky, continuously radiating golden energy from the array and merging it into the body of the golden lion. On the other hand, the black unicorn python was unable to replenish its energy with the Ancient Desolate Abyss aura that leaked from the incomplete array and gradually began to fall behind. Another quarter of an hour passed, and the golden lion, now over three hundred meters in size, bit off the head of the black unicorn python in a single bite. The entire python instantly disintegrated into countless fine grains of sand, collapsing and scattering in the wind until it vanished without a trace. The victorious golden lion shook its mane, glanced at Song Jian and Xin Ling, nodded, and then dashed towards the missing corner of the Demon Sealing Array, merging completely with the entire array. Dark gold lines quickly appeared on the previously missing part of the array, connecting with each other, and in a short while, the missing corner was completely restored. The entire Demon Sealing Array shone brightly, thoroughly dispersing the Ancient Desolate Abyss aura surrounding the town, and within a radius of several hundred meters, not a trace of black fog could be seen anymore. Song Jians face showed a look of astonishment as he watched the Demon Sealing Array repair itself. System notifications flowed continuously like a waterfall in his information bar, giving him a sense of being in a dream. System: Watching the repair process of the god-level Demon Sealing Array has granted your Sword Formation skill 10 proficiency points; System: Watching the repair process of the god-level Demon Sealing Array has granted your Sword Formation skill 15 proficiency points; System: Watching the repair process of the god-level Demon Sealing Array has granted your Sword Formation skill 15 proficiency points, and the skill level of Sword Formation has increased; The proficiency of Sword Formation in Song Jians life assistance skills bar increased at a visibly rapid pace, rising several levels in the span of just a while. System: Through careful observation of the god-level Demon Sealing Arrays repair process, your Sword Formation skill has mutated into a new skill Sword Array Atlas! Sword Array Atlas (Legendary), Level 1, Skill Description: Comprises all arrays in the world and utilizes them; Skill Effect: Increases the power of array-based skills by 50%, extends the duration of array-based skills by 50%, enhances the effects of array-based skills by 50%, and raises the chance of mutation and evolution in array-based skills by 3%; Max number of arrays that can be recorded: 5; Arrays recorded: Demon Suppression Seal (Incomplete), Golden Lion Seal; PS: Thanks to Tranquility Leads to Distance for the gift of 100 starting coins~ ` Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1193 - Chapter 1193 Chapter 1195 Transmission Array_1 Chapter 1193: Chapter 1195: Transmission Array_1 Chapter 1193: Chapter 1195: Transmission Array_1 Looking at the string of system prompts, Song Jian wore an expression of sheer astonishment on his faceCas if a golden mountain had fallen from the sky and smashed right onto his head. A God-level formation, this is indeed a God-level formation! Even though he had imagined the Demon Suppression Seal to be of a very high level, Song Jian hadnt dared to think it would be a God-level formation! The Demon Suppression Seal continued to mend, strands of golden thread intertwining incessantly, evolving into intricate and complex patterns before Song Jians eyes, plunging him into a world of illusion. System: You have observed the repair process of the God-level seal, Demon Suppression Seal, gaining some insights into the formation Demon Suppression Seal (Incomplete) and deepening your understanding of the formation Golden Lion Seal; System: You have observed the repair process of the God-level seal, Demon Suppression Seal, gaining some insights into the formation Demon Suppression Seal (Incomplete) and deepening your understanding of the formation Golden Lion Seal; System: By observing the God-level seal formation, the Demon Suppression Seals repair process, youve gained a bit of understanding of the formation Demon Suppression Seal (Incomplete) and deepened your understanding of the formation Golden Lion Seal, which has now advanced to the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal. The series of system prompts couldnt awaken Song Jian, who had fallen into an illusory realm; he stood motionless like a statue, his eyes shimmering with light, yet lacking any sign of consciousness. After an indeterminate amount of time, the light from the entire Demon Suppression Seal slowly faded away, returning to its original appearance, only now the missing parts had been fully restored, resulting in a complete formation. Song Jian shuddered, breaking free from the illusion. A look of shock crossed his face as he exhaled a long breath of turbid air. Phew, that was terrifying. I almost got trapped in the endless river of formations and couldnt get out Song Jian was frightened after the fact. God-level formations are not that easy to comprehend; if his Sword Formation skill hadnt already reached such a high level, he might indeed have been trapped in the endless river of formations due to observing too long. However, seeing his Formation skill advance to the Formation Atlas, and also recording two formations, Demon Suppression Seal (Incomplete) and Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, excitement once again shone in Song Jians eyes. The Demon Suppression Seal was a God-level seal; although he had only comprehended a part of it, its power was formidable. In addition, the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal was a Legendary Level formation; once displayed, its power might not be much less than that of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only issue was that setting up these two formations would consume a lot of materials. Now what Song Jian needed to do most was integrate these two formations with the Thousand Swords Art, using the Spirit Sword as the material for the formation, and release these two formations through swordplay. At that time, Song Jians strength would certainly rise to a much higher level. Xin Ling also fell into the illusion when the Demon Suppression Seal was being repaired. However, with no foundation in formations, she was merely glancing over them, much like watching a movie. Naturally, this posed no danger to her. When the Demon Suppression Seal was finally restored, Xin Ling naturally emerged from the illusion. Although it seemed Xin Ling did not gain any insights similar to formations, she still had many revelations within the endless river of formations. If she were to come into contact with skills related to formations in the future, these insights would become her foundation and quickly integrate with the new skills, even though they were not apparent at the moment. With the Demon Suppression Seal repaired, the two had also completed their mission. All they needed to do was return to the Imperial Sword Sect to claim their mission rewards. Phew, its finally finished. This time I really owe you one, Song Jian. Otherwise, I wouldnt have even been able to get close to this town on my own! Xin Ling said, sticking her tongue out. With her strength, Xin Ling could come up with ways to lure out and slaughter the Elite Level creatures in the town one by one, and it would take at most about a month of time, but she was completely at a loss when it came to the Lord Level and Sovereign Level BOSSes near the Demon Suppression Seal in the town center. With her capabilities, she was afraid that she might not even be able to break through the defenses of a Sovereign Level BOSS. Previously, when Gu Tutian handed the repair scroll to Song Jian, Xin Ling had some reservations, but now she finally understood why Elder Gu Tutian had given the scroll to Song Jian instead of her. Even without my participation, Song Jian alone can complete this task Xin Ling thought to herself, filled with gratitude towards Song Jian. Initially, she had entertained the idea of competing with Song Jian, but now, she had completely abandoned such petty thoughts. After all, the gap between them was too great, and it looked like it was going to get even bigger in the future! Forget it, after this mission, Ill gain the Legendary technique, the Chaos Sword Canon, a supreme technique that not even Instructor Gu Luo has obtained. As long as I can comprehend this Legendary technique, my strength will naturally increase Xin Ling thought to herself. After the Demon Suppression Seal was repaired, Song Jian also replaced the energy orbs that maintained the Demon Suppression Seal. These energy-abundant orbs would be able to keep the Demon Suppression Seal intact for at least a hundred years. Soon, after replacing all the energy orbs, Song Jian clapped his hands, stood up, and smiled, Alright, the task is completed, lets head back to the Imperial Sword Sect. With the Demon Suppression Seal fully restored, Song Jian could also sense that the aura of the Ancient Desolate Abyss was gradually fading. Although this place was already deep within the territory of the Ancient Desolate Abyss, it wasnt actually part of the Abyss region before the Demon Suppression Seal was damaged. Ordinary humans used to live here normally, and the creatures in this village town were actually humans who lived here previously and had turned into creatures due to corruption from the Abyss aura after the Demon Suppression Seal was damaged. Otherwise, how could creatures with the unconscious animal instincts of creatures possibly build houses and construct such a village? Just as the two were preparing to leave and return to the Imperial Sword Sect, Xin Ling suddenly pointed to an inconspicuous spot in the northeast corner of the Demon Suppression Seal, curiously saying, Hey, what is that over there? It looks somewhat like a Transmission Array! Song Jian turned his head to look, and sure enough, between two stone houses in the northeast corner of the Demon Suppression Seal, there was something that resembled a small altar. This altar was constructed entirely of stone and covered an area of about five or six square meters, just enough to accommodate three to five people standing on it at the same time. Such Transmission Arrays were not uncommon. Apart from the large Transmission Arrays in various cities, there were many similar ones in the wilderness. One just had to stand on them to record the location of the Transmission Array, and then use it for rapid movement in the future. However, these wild Transmission Arrays were very concealed, and it was generally difficult for people to discover them. Even if a player was lucky enough to find one, they would typically keep it a secret and not publicize it everywhere. The two walked up to the Transmission Array to take a closer look. Such Arrays could connect to the towns nearby and might also transport them to some unknown and dangerous territories. Standing in the center of the Transmission Array, Song Jian felt it out and discovered that it was a one-way Transmission Array, and the destination was an unknown location. Can this Transmission Array be used? Xin Ling asked curiously. If they could be directly transported back to Imperial Sword Sect, they could save at least a few days of travel. Song Jian shook his head slightly and said, This Transmission Array is one-way, and theres only one destination. Once transported, its very difficult to come back. Xin Lings expression changed, and she sighed and shook her head, Alright, it looks like there are no shortcuts. Wed better make our way back. Such a Transmission Array is too dangerous! PS: Thank you to Its Your Brother Jie for the reward of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1194 - Chapter 1194 Chapter 1196 Hidden Task_1 Chapter 1194: Chapter 1196 Hidden Task_1 Chapter 1194: Chapter 1196 Hidden Task_1 Many dangerous areas exist within the game world, and players would only dare to try teleportation arrays with unknown destinations when the game first launched. As the game progressed, fewer players took such risks, unless they had life-saving skills like Song Jian did. Standing before the Transmission Array, Song Jian hesitated for a long time but finally shook his head. He had just completed a legendary quest, and as long as he returned to the Imperial Sword Sect to acquire the legendary skill, the Chaotic Sword Art, his strength would greatly increase. Furthermore, with the ability to cultivate the Snake Vine Grass and obtain a substantial amount of Purple Crystals, passing the third-tier Combat Power assessment would be a simple matter. Just as Song Jian and Xin Ling were about to give up, the Transmission Array suddenly burst into dazzling light, as if someone had triggered it from the other side, preparing to teleport over. Song Jian took two steps back cautiously. This was a one-way Transmission Array, how could anyone possibly teleport from the other side? Be careful! Song Jian whispered to Xin Ling, both wearing a guardedly alert expression. At that moment, Song Jian felt a sense of danger enveloping him, and his face turned pale. Just as he was about to enter the Divine Country, he discovered that the surrounding space seemed to be sealed off all at once, even the air beside him became viscous, making it impossible to even move a finger. Song Jian and Xin Ling were like two insects trapped in amber, unable to move at all. In a short time, a powerful suction force emanated from within the Transmission Array, drawing both of them in. A flash of white light appeared, and the two vanished, leaving the Transmission Array looking like its previously desolate state. Song Jian and Xin Ling felt the world spinning around them, and then with a plop, they fell into a lake. Ah, help me, I cant swim! Xin Ling flailed in the water, her expression one of panic. With a thought, Song Jian rose into the air, standing on a flying sword, and scooped up Xin Ling, You cant swim, but cant you also perform the Sword Flight Art? Xin Ling was startled, her face turning crimson with embarrassment. As she fell into the water, she became panicked, completely forgetting she was in the game world, and that with her current strength, she could hold her breath for an hour or two even if submerged. I, I forgot Xin Ling said sheepishly. Only when Song Jian and Xin Ling flew into the air did they realize that they were in a semi-dimensional plane on the verge of collapse, one of the smallest they had encountered, roughly just over two thousand square kilometers, similar to a rather large island. Looking up, they could see the edges of the semi-dimensional plane continuously collapsing, with large chunks of debris falling from the sky, landing on the ground with tremendous roars. The parts that broke away appeared pitch black, like the vast expanse of space. What was surprising, however, was that the entire semi-dimensional plane still seemed to be protected by a mysterious force. Even as the edges crumbled, no disasters seemed to occur within the plane, the surroundings remaining quiet and peaceful. We must find a way to leave this place quickly, or we might very well perish along with this semi-dimensional plane Song Jians face turned grim. Judging by the rate of collapse, the entire semi-dimensional plane will completely disintegrate in two to three months, right? Xin Ling said in awe, staring blankly at a dark hole in the distance, speaking in a low voice. The faster it collapses later on, well likely have no more than a month! Song Jian glanced at Xin Ling and said, Luckily, the area isnt large. A month is more than enough time for us to explore this place several times over! Hey, Song Jian, look across the lake, thats an enormous demon god statue! Xin Ling suddenly pointed across the lake and shouted loudly. Song Jian looked up and saw that across the lake was a mountain peak over a hundred meters high. The side of the mountain facing the lake had been flattened, and a demon god sculpture, almost as tall as the entire mountain and with claws bared, stood towering there. The demonic stone sculpture had three faces and eight arms, blue faces with sharp fangs, and each head had a single horn. It was clad in a suit of armor that, where not covered, was entirely made up of palm-sized scales. Three heads and eight arms, could this be the statue of that deity? Song Jians eyebrows were tightly furrowed. Anyway, it doesnt look like any kind of benevolent god; it looks more like a monster or wild beast of some sort! Xin Ling curled her lip and said. Lets check out the other side; there seems to be an altar over there Song Jian said, pointing across the lake. The two quickly arrived at the foot of the demonic statue on the opposite shore of the lake, where there was an altar covering an area of about a hundred square meters. The altar seemed to have been deserted for a long time and was overgrown with weeds. Traces of sacrificial rituals could vaguely be seen on its surface. Next to the altar, there was a stone tablet that was taller than a person. The tablet was severely damaged, and the inscriptions on it were somewhat blurred. Abyssal language Song Jian thought to himself as he began to recognize it. This is a place of worship for a deity from the Ancient Desolate Abyss known as Istanbul Beyazit Song Jian translated while wiping the dust off the stone tablet. These characters are so strange. After looking at them for a while, I feel dizzy and its as if someone is whispering in my ears Xin Ling said with a confused expression in her eyes, shaking her head vigorously. Dont look at these characters; they will affect your mind! Song Jian quickly pulled Xin Ling aside and said seriously, If you dont have any skills to resist enchantment, you must never touch the Abyssal language. Otherwise, at best you may suffer damage to your consciousness, and at worst you could fall and become part of the Abyssal Clan In fact, many players who had become part of the Abyssal Clan did so because they had come into contact with Abyssal information, leading to their corruption. Song Jian had previously been able to resist the corrosion of the Abyssal language and successfully learn it due to his innate skill, Thick Skin. After scrutinizing the tablet for a long time, Song Jian finally finished reading all the text on the stone tablet. The tablet was so badly damaged that much information had been lost, and Song Jian was a bit puzzled about what the text was actually saying. Just as Song Jian was about to give up and explore other areas to find a way out of this place, he suddenly received a system prompt. System: You have come into contact with the stone tablet of the Ancient Desolate Abyssal Deity, triggering the hidden quest Forgotten Temple; S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was startled and hurriedly opened the quest log to check for himself. The Forgotten Temple quest actually tasked him with exploring the entire demonic statue, finding the path to the Forgotten Temple. As for the reward, it was not specified in advance, suggesting it was a cumulative reward quest that could potentially be epic. A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. Such quests were at least of epic tier and offered rich rewards. Especially those with cumulative rewards could bring rewards beyond imagination in the end. PS: Thanks to E Guo De for rewarding 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1195 - Chapter 1195 Chapter 1197 Secret Passage_1 Chapter 1195: Chapter 1197: Secret Passage_1 Chapter 1195: Chapter 1197: Secret Passage_1 Did you get the hidden quest? Song Jian turned his head to look at Xin Ling, who was standing tall, observing the entire Demon God Stone Statue. Hearing Song Jians question, her brows slightly furrowed, and she shook her head. Song Jian pointed at the stone tablet and said, Try looking at this tablet for a while, maybe you can get a hidden quest. Most quests are shareable, but many special quests require a trigger point, such as the one Song Jian had received, which could only be triggered after fully understanding the content of the stone tablet. A hesitant look appeared on Xin Lings face. She had just stared at it for a short while and already felt discomfort. If it was for a longer period, she feared her mind might be harmed. But, but I cant understand the text on it either! Xin Lings face showed an embarrassed expression. Look, I will relay it to you, maybe you can still get this quest! Song Jian laughed, sensing that this was the quest to find the Forgotten Temple. Well, well, okay then! Hesitating, Xin Ling squinted her eyes towards the stone tablet, while Song Jian began to translate the content of the stone tablet word by word. Although most of the text on the stone tablet was damaged, some characters were still recognizable. Just as Song Jian had translated a couple of sentences, Xin Lings face suddenly changed drastically, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. She staggered as if struck by lightning and collapsed onto the ground. Song Jian was shocked and hastily stopped translating, rushing forward to help Xin Ling up. Upon further examination, Xin Lings Vitality Points had dropped by a third, and inexplicably, her status bar showed a negative effect called Abyss Whisper, losing 3 Vitality Points per second, 5 Spirit Points per second, with a 50% reduction in resistance, lasting for 60 minutes! If it had been an ordinary player encountering such a negative effect, they probably could only wait for death, since dropping to zero Spirit Points meant fainting, but if Vitality Points hit zero, one could truly die. Song Jian administered the regenerative force of the Azure Dragon Sword Body on Xin Ling, removing the negative effect, then watched as Xin Lings Vitality Points rapidly started to recover. Once Xin Lings Vitality Points were fully restored, she slowly regained consciousness. Checking her information bar, her face changed dramatically. If not for Song Jians help, she might have actually died in her unconscious state. Looking at the stone tablet, a hint of fear appeared on Xin Lings face. So, did you get the quest? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Xin Ling glanced at her quest log and shook her head with a sense of disappointment. Song Jian, feeling helpless, slowly helped Xin Ling to her feet and said, Why dont you rest here for a while, and Ill complete the quest? After speaking, Song Jian shared the quest details with Xin Ling. Seeing that the quest was a hidden one with cumulative forced rewards, a tinge of envy flashed in Xin Lings eyes. Such quests are hard to come by, and although dangerous, completing it could bring about a revolutionary change for a player. Id better stay with you! Xin Ling glanced around, feeling a bit timid. After all, she had just arrived at a new place surrounded by continuously collapsing spatial fragments, which was rather unnerving to face alone. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All right, then lets search this statue together and see if there are any secret passages or the like! Song Jian nodded and said. Knowing the content of the hidden quest, Xin Ling was aware that the key to the first ring of finding the Forgotten Temple was on this statue. She nodded, activated her flight ability, and flew towards the top of the statue. Song Jian watched, smiled faintly, and began searching from the base of the statue. After searching back and forth two or three times, the two of them did not find any secret passages around the stone statue and, disappointed, flew back to the front of the altar. Song Jian, what should we do, there arent any secret passages or anything like that? Xin Ling said with tightly furrowed brows. Lets rest for a while, and search again tomorrow! Song Jian shook his head and said. Although it was just a small semi-dimensional plane, there was still a clear distinction between day and night. It was just that there was no sun during the day, nor were there moon and stars at night, only a difference between light and darkness. At night, Song Jian lay quietly in his tent, but the image of the enormous demon statue loomed constantly in his mind. Since the mission says to find the path to the previous temples from within the stone statue, then the key must definitely be with this statue! Song Jian thought to himself. After thinking for a long time, an image suddenly emerged in Song Jians mind, of the Demon God Stone Statue with three heads and eight arms. By concealing the statues body and leaving only the three heads and eight arms, isnt this just like a formation with the Three Talents of heaven, earth, and man at its core, supported by the Eight Trigrams? Moreover, the core area of this formation is the third eye in the middle of the head that represents the Heavenly Pivot! With this thought, Song Jian immediately sat up excitedly. If his guess was right, the entrance to the secret passage should be located at the third stone eye of the left head of the Demon God Stone Statue. The next day, as soon as dawn was breaking, Song Jian couldnt wait to crawl out of his tent and flew toward the third eye of the left head of the Demon God Stone Statue. Xin Ling woke up groggily to the commotion, rubbed her eyes, and also crawled out of the tent, watching Song Jian closely inspecting something next to the head of the demon statue. Whats up, did you find something? Xin Ling flew to Song Jians side and asked. If Im not wrong, the secret passage should be here! Song Jian said, pointing at the vertical eye at the center of the statues forehead. This vertical eye was more than two meters long and looked no different from the third eyes on the two other heads. Song Jian examined it closely for a while but did not detect anything unusual. It seems like theres nothing unusual here? Xin Ling said, unable to help slapping it twice with a look of confusion. Song Jian suddenly raised an eyebrow, drew out his Sky-breaking Sword, and fiercely stabbed towards the stone eye. The Sky-breaking Sword easily pierced through the third eye of the statue. As the Sword Qi surged, there came a boom as the entire third eye of the stone statue exploded, revealing a deep passage behind it. A secret passage, theres actually a passage here? Xin Lings face showed a look of surprise, and after gazing at the secret passage, she turned to Song Jian with amazement and asked, How did you find out there was a passage behind it? Hahaha, its all thanks to you knocking on it a couple of times! Song Jian laughed heartily: Otherwise, I wouldnt have been able to hear that there was a hollow space behind it! It turned out Song Jian was right, the entire statue and the mountain behind it were one piece. Only here was a thin layer of stone shell. Not to mention using the Sky-breaking Sword, even an ordinary person with a hammer could easily break it open. Ill go ahead, and you follow me. Dont run around everywhere, be careful of danger! Song Jian said cautioningly, before going straight into the entrance of the passage. PS: Ill write two chapters for now, and Ill try to write one more before ten to make up for yesterday! Chapter 1196 - Chapter 1196 Chapter 1198 Maze of Passages_1 Chapter 1196: Chapter 1198: Maze of Passages_1 Chapter 1196: Chapter 1198: Maze of Passages_1 Song Jian took the lead, while Xin Ling followed closely behind, entering the deep passage without any hesitation. The corridor was surrounded by thick rock on all sides, and only when they had just entered the passage was there a glimmer of light, which lessened further down, with no light penetrating the darkness. Song Jian activated his Vertical Eye at the center of his forehead, and the surroundings immediately came into sharp focus, allowing him to see everything clearly. Just then, a beam of light shot from behind him. Turning his head, he saw that Xin Ling had donned a miners helmet that was emitting a blinding light from its lamp. Not bad! Song Jian glanced at the miners helmet on Xin Lings head and smiled slightly. The helmet was painted with a Pikachu pattern, and the entire thing had been colored pink. Shrugging her shoulders, Xin Ling said, This was a reward from a level ten quest. The attributes arent great, but it can work continuously for ten hours! After walking another five or six meters, they encountered the first fork in the path. Song Jians heart sank, and he had a bad premonition. After a moments consideration, he chose the left-hand path and made a mark on the wall at the intersection. Soon, they came across a second fork. Song Jian sighed and said, It looks like weve run into troubleCits a maze After marking the spot, they continued onward. The number of forks they encountered kept increasing: three-way intersections, four-way intersections, and the deeper they went, the more choices they had to make. Soon, they became lost in the complex labyrinth of passages. Why are there so many forks here? Xin Ling asked, somewhat frustrated. They had already walked close to ten kilometers, enough to traverse the entire mountain, yet endless darkness and countless forks still lay before them. Hidden missions are not that easy to complete. Shall we explore one path at a time? said Song Jian with a sigh, before turning to ask, Or do you have a better idea? If only I had those nanomachines, just a fistful could break down into a hundred thousand little robots Xin Ling frowned slightly and said, Ive seen such technology beforeConce I encountered a Lord-level BOSS with nanomachines, which controlled an army of monsters by releasing countless nano robots! The contents of this game world often confused Song Jian; at times, he felt like he lived in the ancient past, sometimes in the twentieth century, and at other times, in the era of ancient immortals. Like the smart robots Xin Ling mentioned, Song Jian had encountered them in Scorching Gorge as well. Those must have been the robotic avatars of an intelligent entity, which had created countless copies over a thousand years to escape from the Tower of Trials. Ultimately, with Song Jians help, it had indeed escaped from Scorching Gorge. Remembering his first entry into the city where the technological environment had almost instantly been invaded and taken over by the robotic avatars, Song Jian felt a chill run down his spine. After thinking for a while, Song Jian summoned Stone Golem Gulu directly. The massive Gulu appeared somewhat constrained in the narrow passage, almost squatting to fit, and each slight movement left an indentation on the surrounding walls. Seeing Gulus woeful expression, Song Jian patted its head and asked, Gulu, can you split into an infinite number of little stone golems to explore this maze in the air? Song Jian remembered that the first time he had encountered the Stone Golem Gulu, no matter how many times it was killed, its shattered fragments would reform into smaller golems and reassemble. Stone Golem Gulu nodded, and its body emitted a series of crack and crumble noises as it split. Within a short period, palm-sized little stone golems leaped from its form and scurried down the passages in various directions. After a short while, hundreds of little stone men disengaged from Gulus body, and at this time, Gulus form had shrunk to roughly the same size as Song Jian. Is it really that powerful? Xin Lings face showed a look of surprise, her eyes scrutinizing the stone creature Gulu up and down. Is this, is this a Lord-Level stone elemental battle pet? Xin Ling exclaimed, her eyes brimming with envy and excitement. Initially, it was just a common earth elemental. Its a battle pet Ive raised step by step! Song Jian patted Gulus shoulder and said with a smile. Watching Xin Ling excitedly touch the stone creature Gulu and mutter to herself with envy, Song Jian thought to himself, Youre this excited about a Lord-Level stone elemental battle pet; if you knew I also have a Lord-Level Black Dragon battle pet, I dont know how jealous youd get! More and more little stone men continued to split off from Gulu, and its size kept decreasing. When Gulu had shrunk to half Song Jians height, it could no longer split off any more stone men. Just then, Gulu suddenly pressed its hand into the wall of the adjacent passage. Before long, the rocky wall of the tunnel appeared to turn into a thick liquid, which flowed along Gulus arm, toward its body. In no time, Gulus body had grown massive once more. Next, Gulu began a second round of splitting. This time, even more little stone men popped out from its body. At first, Song Jian was counting how many there were, but soon, he gave up trying to keep track; there were simply too many. In just half an hour, the number had already surpassed three thousand little stone men entering the tunnel, and the pace seemed to be accelerating still. Song Jian and Xin Ling could do nothing but patiently wait. After more than five hours, the number of little stone men Gulu had split off exceeded ten thousand. Just then, Gulu abruptly stopped splitting off any more stone men, stood up vigorously, and pointed toward one of the passages. It then strode toward a fork in the path, gesturing for Song Jian and Xin Ling to follow behind. As Gulu walked, more little stone men rushed toward it, merging into its body, and Gulus form expanded while it moved. When Gulu grew tall enough to reach the top of the tunnel, it finally stopped allowing more stone men to merge with it and instead had them follow behind. Shortly, a large group of palm-sized little stone men had gathered behind Gulu. I didnt expect your battle pet to have this ability; its just like the intelligent robot BOSS I saw! Xin Ling whispered. Song Jian laughed and said, After completing this mission, well sell the Snake Vine Grass. You can also pick two similar battle pets from the treasure vault of the Imperial Sword Sect! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although they had just joined the Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian was aware of some of its buildings. The Sects Treasure Pavilion was a place where various treasures were collected and sold. The Snake Vine Grass they had collected could be sold there, and the treasures inside were at least of Dark Gold level, with even Epic and Legendary Level items available. However, the price required Purple Crystals besides the sect contribution points! This mission, in addition to the Chaotic Sword Art reward, would also earn them a considerable amount of contribution points! Following the stone elemental Gulu deeper into the passage, Song Jian could distinctly feel that they were heading downward. After more than two hours, they finally arrived at a massive bronze gate under Gulus lead. Behind this door must lie the so-called Forgotten Temple! Chapter 1197 - Chapter 1197 Chapter 1199 Starlight Corridor_1 Chapter 1197: Chapter 1199: Starlight Corridor_1 Chapter 1197: Chapter 1199: Starlight Corridor_1 The ancient bronze gates were simple and solemn, covered in bizarre reliefs that were indiscernible in their patterns. However, upon glancing at them, one couldnt help but feel an intense aura of evil rushing forth. To Song Jians eyes, the reliefs on the bronze gates seemed to exude a dense black aura. This aura coalesced into two massive skeletal heads in the air, burning with black flames and lunging towards the pair. Be careful, these gates have something evil about them, Song Jian spoke in a low voice. There were no signs of danger at first, but the longer one lingered, the more severe the harm that would befall those who entered. It was like some kind of curse, hardly perceptible in its subtlety. Song Jian had thought opening these bronze gates would be a difficult task, that inside were hidden some vile traps. Yet as soon as he approached, the gates opened on their own. Behind the bronze gates lay an endless expanse of stars and spiraling nebulae. Amidst these stars and nebulae streaked black lightning. Song Jians face paled; this was not true lightning but Spatial Rifts leading to unknown regions. They resembled world rifts, where one might get lost forever, wandering in the dark for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years. All that lay before them conveyed a sense of the vast and majestic, but also an overwhelming and uncontrollable danger; Are we, are we going inside? Xin Lings eyes were filled with fear. Everything she saw surpassed her wildest imaginations. Every cell in her body was sending signals of danger, as if a frog had encountered its natural predator, a venomous snake, daring not to move. Xin Ling was the same, stiff all over. She couldnt shake the feeling that any slight movement might bring about a catastrophic strike. Wait for me outside. Ill go in and explore! Song Jian gritted his teeth and stepped towards the bronze gates. To complete the hidden quest, one had to enter the Forgotten Temple. Despite the dangerous feeling behind the bronze gates, this didnt seem fatal to Song Jian. He had the Enemy of Death God and could retreat to the Shattered Divine Realm at any moment. If he wasnt willing to brave even this much risk, he might as well delete the hidden quest altogether. Just be careful, okay? Xin Ling said with a hint of worry. The collapsed plane was full of strangeness, which frightened her. If Song Jian did not return, leaving her alone, she might eventually succumb to despair! Song Jian nodded, activating all the protective skills of his gear, and then stepped through the bronze gates. Xin Ling saw Song Jian take just one step before he seemed to be sucked into the nebula behind the bronze gate; in the blink of an eye, he disappeared from her sight. Her face turned pale, and she instinctively reached out to grab hold of Song Jian but caught nothing. Standing still for a moment, Xin Ling sighed, took two steps back, squatted down, hugged her knees, and waited silently for Song Jians return. At that moment, Song Jian was strolling through a space corridor aglow with starlight. His body was surrounded by lights of various colors, all emitted by the defense skills of his gear. Yet, these lights seemed to trigger not at all, suggesting that this Starlight Corridor was safer than he had anticipated. Its truly a bizarre setup, just this Starlight Corridor alone must have been created by at least a King Level creature, or even a Demi-God Level being Song Jian couldnt help exclaiming in awe. In this Starlight Corridor, countless Spatial Rifts abounded, from which Space-Temporal Turbulence constantly surged forth like tidal waves, ceaselessly lapping against the membrane walls of the corridor. They could only ripple gently, utterly unable to penetrate and harm Song Jian in the slightest. The person who designed and built this Starlight Corridor had an understanding of space and time that absolutely exceeded Song Jians imagination. In the face of such beings, Song Jian felt deep respect whenever he thought of themCas against them, he felt as insignificant as an ant. Now, it seems like I am close to the previously collapsed space, but in reality, I might have already left that Semi-dimensional plane Song Jian looked back at a vague fragment of space and couldnt help but worry. Xin Ling was still waiting for him in that Semi-dimensional plane. If he was unable to return, Xin Ling and that plane might both perish in a months time. Song Jian let out a sigh. Currently, he was incapable of even turning back. Walking forward was no issue, but the moment Song Jian made any slight motion to turn around, a tremendous force would prevent him from doing so; he couldnt even complete the action of turning. The unknown region Im heading towards now could be even more dangerous than that soon-to-collapse Semi-dimensional plane. If I can successfully complete the hidden task, perhaps Ill be able to return to Xin Lings side, Song Jian thought to himself and couldnt help but quicken his pace forward. Song Jians speed increased more and moreCfrom a slow walk to a brisk one, then to a light jog, and finally, he began running full tilt, traversing dozens of meters in a single second. Eventually, Song Jian even summoned his Flame Light Wings. If it werent for the corridor being too narrow, he would have even summoned his sword to perform the Sword Flight Art. Not knowing how long he had been running, Song Jian suddenly felt a footstep miss, and he plunged downward, his Flame Light Wings seemingly losing their ability to fly and resembled nothing more than a useless ornament. After free-falling for nearly three minutes, Song Jian felt as if someone had suddenly yanked him upward, and he gently landed on the ground. After the intense sensation of weightlessness passed, Song Jian discovered he had arrived in a strange space, almost as if he were among the clouds, with thick and thin white mists drifting everywhere. In front of Song Jian, there was a pond sparkling with starlight. The pond wasnt large, covering roughly fifteen or sixteen square meters, and several white jade pillars stood around it, each carved with countless little angels with white wings frolicking among the clouds. Song Jian looked down and found himself lying in a sea of flowers. Glancing up, he was surrounded by beautiful blossoms as far as the eye could see, with a rich fragrance of flowers permeating the air. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A breeze blew by, lifting countless petals that danced in the air before drifting down slowly, as if it was a rain of flowers. Song Jian felt as though he had arrived in heaven amidst everything around him. Just then, a deep and authoritative voice rang out by Song Jians ear, What kind of creature is this, so filthy and foul-smelling? Your presence here is nothing short of a desecration to this realm! Chapter 1198 - Chapter 1198 Chapter 1200 Burning Divine Soul_1 Chapter 1198: Chapter 1200: Burning Divine Soul_1 Chapter 1198: Chapter 1200: Burning Divine Soul_1 Song Jian was startled and, looking up, saw a man with handsome features standing on the opposite side of the pool. He was dressed in full black armor with two long, sharp horns on his head and gazed emotionlessly at Song Jian. The man wore a helmet, but his face guard was not lowered. His eyes shone like stars, dazzlingly bright, making it impossible to look directly at him. Long purple hair draped over the shoulders of his armor. If it werent for the voice he had emitted earlier and the Adams apple on his neck, Song Jian would have almost mistaken him for a girl. Who, who are you? Song Jian asked in a hoarse voice, struggling to stand up from the sea of flowers. The man took two steps forward, staring at Song Jian and said, I am Kuzai, a Demon God General under the command of Istanbul Beyazit, the Demon God. How did a tiny insect like you enter the domain of the Demon God Temple? Reveal it, and I shall grant you a peaceful death! Song Jians eyes narrowed as he activated his Eye of Insight. Seeing the mans attributes, Song Jian couldnt help but let out a cold laugh, the self-proclaimed Demon God General before him had a strength of merely a level ninety-nine dominion class BOSS. If he went all out, it was not impossible for him to kill his opponent. Anger flashed across the face of the Demon God General Kuzai, obviously, the side effects of the Eye of Insight had been triggered, infuriating the dominion class BOSS before him. However, it was clear that this Demon God General had more rationality compared to the BOSSes Song Jian had encountered before. Even though he was enraged, he did not immediately attack Song Jian. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mortal, dont think that possessing a bit of power means you can despise everything. In reality, you know nothing about power! Kuzai said, raising his right hand. Countless black breaths converged in his palm, and a fierce tiger, flickering with black lightning, appeared in front of him. Lightning Fierce Tiger Fist! Kuzai growled, his right fist striking out hard towards Song Jian. The fierce wind howled, and the lightning-flickering tiger on his body charged at Song Jian, filling the air with the scent of scorching. Qi taking form? Song Jian raised his eyebrows. This move was almost identical to his Sword Qi form technique. To others, it might seem overwhelmingly powerful, but to Song Jian, it was merely so-so! With a thought, his Sky-breaking Sword appeared in his palm. Sword Qi rapidly flocked to the sword in his hand, and in no time, five hundred Spirit Swords floated around Song Jians body; Sword Qi Palm Imprint! Song Jian uttered in a low voice. With a vigorous swipe of the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, the five hundred Spirit Swords instantly boiled over, intertwining and entangling, forming an impenetrable Sword Web that shredded the incoming black lightning tiger into nothingness. Sword Qi filled the air, blocking the Lightning Fierce Tiger Fist. The Spirit Swords did not dissipate but instead, converged into a massive palm imprint that loomed over Kuzai. At this moment, Song Jian had gained an extremely deep understanding of the Thousand Swords Art. He did not need to initiate the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and allow it to evolve step by step. As for the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, the first variation, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, the second variation, Song Jian had already mastered them by heart. Even for the third variation, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, he had some insights. His mind erupted with the intent of unleashing the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, but subconsciously, he ended up executing the third variation, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, and it was successfully released. This brought a surprised and pleased expression to the corner of Song Jians mouth. How is this possible! Kuzais face showed a look of horror. The Sword Qi Palm Imprint was incredibly fast, giving him no time to react, and it pressed down on him directly. Boom a tremendous roar echoed as Kuzai was completely pinned to the ground. The ground now bore an immense palm imprint, within which Sword Qi crisscrossed, shredding all the nearby vegetation into fine dust that drifted down from the skies. Kuzai struggled to stand up from the palm imprint on the ground, his face filled with disbelief. His black armor was visibly damaged, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. How could I, possibly be defeated by you Kuzai seemed greatly shaken, murmuring to himself with a look of utter disorientation on his face. Only then did Song Jian notice, far behind Kuzai, a vast palace nestled between several low hills. The distance was so great that only the general outline of the entire palace could be seen, but not the specifics. There, that must be the destination the mission requires, the Forgotten Temple! Song Jian thought to himself, glancing at Kuzai who was still immersed in his own illusion and instantly losing interest in him. Its just a Level 99 Commanding Boss, even if I killed him, at most he would drop a piece of Dark Gold Quality equipment. Instead of wasting time here, its better to reach the temple quickly and complete the mission! Song Jian thought to himself. Commanding Bosses had a certain chance to drop epic-grade equipment, but the probability was very low. And a Level 99 Commanding Boss would drop items that were at least Level 95, which Song Jian couldnt use for the time being. Seeing that Kuzai had lost the will to fight, Song Jian gave him a dismissive glance and walked past the Star Pool, heading towards the distant palace. Further on was an enormous ancient tree, its green branches scattering a lush radiance. Song Jian had seen many ancient trees before, and even in his City Lord Mansion there was a Lord-Level Bloody Gloomy Poison Tree. But none of the ancient trees he had encountered before were as colossal as this one; its branches even seemed to reach into the heavens. The tree roots on the ground, like giant pythons, covered an area of several hundred meters. Each knotted root was thicker than Song Jian himself, making him appear as insignificant as an ant standing next to a Giant Dragon. From this ancient tree, Song Jian felt an almost boundless surge of vitality. Despite sensing no danger, he still consciously prepared to bypass the tree, not wishing to approach it. Just then, an angry shout came from behind: Human, you must not approach the Demon God Temple. Take one more step forward, and I will make you die right here! Song Jian sharply turned around. Kuzai seemed to have broken free from his fantasy, charging at him fiercely with a black flame burning all over his body. The flames formed a black fierce tiger, engulfing Kuzai completely. Burning Divine Soul? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, recognizing that Kuzais state was similar to other Bosses berserk and fury, utilizing his own divine soul as fuel to unleash his full potential. Even if he were to ultimately defeat Song Jian, given Kuzais current state, he wouldnt live much longer. The ferocious Kuzais strength had now surpassed that of a Commanding Boss, almost stepping into the realm of a King Level Boss. Song Jian didnt dare to be complacent. With a thought, a crisp dragons roar filled the air. A cyan dragon soared to the heavens, the wind and clouds swirling around, changing the color of the sky and land. The power of growth and decay spread forth, and even the distant ancient tree rustled lightly, as though it dreaded Song Jian. Chapter 1199 - Chapter 1199 Chapter 1201 The Terrifying Vitality Points Chapter 1199: Chapter 1201: The Terrifying Vitality Points Recovery Speed_1 Chapter 1199: Chapter 1201: The Terrifying Vitality Points Recovery Speed_1 The max-level Azure Dragon Sword Body alone increased each attribute by a hundred points. With Song Jians current strength, if not for the level restriction, he could have even equipped pieces of the Sword Immortal set by now. His virtual life had risen to thirty thousand points, which was equivalent to a fourfold increase for Song Jian, whose Vitality Points barely exceeded ten thousand. Facing Kuzai, who was Burning Divine Soul, his survivability had increased significantly, at the very least. Only a madman would dare to burn his divine soul! Song Jian thought angrily. He would not consider any precaution to be excessive against the increasingly deranged Kuzai. Song Jian wouldnt be surprised by anything Kuzai did at this point, even if he charged at him and self-destructed to perish together with Song Jian. Such an act, Song Jian felt, was just Kuzais basic modus operandi. With the Azure Dragon possessing him, Song Jian raised his hand, and a grey burst of energy rushed towards Kuzai. Kuzais sanity would gradually fall apart as he continued Burning Divine Soul; eventually, even if he killed Song Jian, he would become nothing but a beast who knew only slaughter before dying in agony. Facing this grey burst of energy, the previous Kuzai would have tried to evade, but the current Kuzai mindlessly charged into it, immediately slowing his movement speed by more than half, becoming as slow as a snail. Thousand Swords Art! At the thought from Song Jian, countless Spirit Swords emerged and flew towards Kuzai, enveloping him in a tornado-like swirl. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even at this moment, Song Jian dared not approach Kuzai, fearing that he might do something unimaginable. The Spirit Swords continuously sliced into Kuzais body, with blood spurting and damage numbers floating above his head. No matter how much damage the Spirit Swords inflicted, Kuzai still steadily advanced toward Song Jian step by step. His black armor was completely shattered, and dense and numerous sword cuts covered his body. At a glance, there was not a single piece of skin that was unscathed; he looked as if he had been subjected to a thousand cuts. However, what surprised Song Jian was that although Kuzais Vitality Points continually decreased, the lower they went, the faster his recovery rate became. When his Vitality Points were reduced to one-third, the speed of his self-healing reached an astonishing level. The dense cuts all over his body visibly healed rapidly, and the Vitality Points above his head even started to rise instead of fall, outpacing the speed at which he was taking damage. An undying body? Song Jian couldnt help but take in a sharp breath. After Burning Divine Soul, a monsters attributes would greatly increase, but there were focuses among them, with one or two abilities receiving incredible boosts. For example, Kuzai clearly had a horrific increase in his Vitality Point recovery rate. This way, theres no way to defeat him! Song Jian thought to himself, pinching his sword fingers. The myriad flying swords in the sky immediately responded as if directed by his own limbs, beginning to transform. Each Spirit Sword turned into leaves of lotus aflame, starting to coalesce to form a terrifying Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation! Sweat covered Song Jians forehead. This time, the sword formations evolution was under his control rather than that of the Sword Spirit in the Sky-breaking Sword. Such an action would not enhance the power of the sword formation. On the contrary, it would decrease slightly since a sword formation led by him was certainly not as perfect and smooth as one led by the Sword Spirit. ` However, this allowed Song Jian to become more familiar with the details of the Thousand Swords Arts skill more quickly. Once he could use all the variations of the Thousand Swords Art freely according to his will, at that time, he would truly be able to use Spirit Swords as materials to set up the Gold Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, and even the Demon Suppression Seal. Within the Sword Formation, aside from the countless Sword Qi, there was an endless amount of Red Lotus Karma Fire constantly scorching Kuzai. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus suppressed the recovery speed of Kuzais Vitality Points, while also inflicting tons of damage, causing Kuzai, trapped within the Sword Formation, to live a fate worse than death and continuously let out pained wails. However, to Song Jians surprise, Kuzai, with his divine soul burning, seemed to possess a tenacious adaptive constitution. As the Red Lotus Karma Fire scorched him, his Fire Resistance was rapidly increasing. The Kuzai who had already become a lump of char, his bodys surface cracked layer by layer as a pale, unscarred Kuzai emerged from the charred husk and began to constantly bombard the Red Lotus Sword Array. Song Jian snorted coldly, his mind stirred, and the Red Lotus Sword Array immediately changed, evolving toward the next phase. A Red Lotus Sword, filled with tremendous killing intent, appeared above the Sword Array and, at the moment of becoming solid, it fell like a meteor, slashing toward Kuzai within the Sword Array. Crack~ As if cutting into a piece of hard metal, sparks flew, and the cutting sound was like a sharp spike that made one irresistibly want to cover their ears. The Red Lotus Sword Array slowly dissipated, and there was Kuzai, with more than half of his body split open, appearing before Song Jian. At this moment, Kuzais upper body from the waist was completely split in two, split cleanly as if by a mirror. The sharp Sword Qi even sealed all the veins, not a single drop of blood spilled out. A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face, and he couldnt help but step back two steps. From this Kuzai, whose body was split in two, he did not feel the slightest hint of decline. Kuzais vigorous life force was even more robust than before! Damn it, cant I kill you? A trace of horror appeared in Song Jians eyes, such a tenacious, undying body would terrify anyone who saw it. Song Jian watched with wide eyes as the two halves of the body slowly drew closer. Countless tiny bumps grew out from the split, twining like tentacles, constantly eroding the Sword Qi at the wound. Finally, in just a dozen seconds, a whole Kuzai appeared before Song Jian. At this moment, Kuzais eyes no longer held a trace of clarity, his originally handsome face twisted like that of a zombie, drool continuously dripping from his mouth. His bodys surface bulged with large blocks of muscle, and even upright walking became somewhat difficult; he had completely degenerated into a fearsome beast. With a cold snort, looking at Kuzais Vitality Points which were now less than a quarter, Song Jian raised his right hand to the sky and then clenched it fiercely! With a thunderous roar, a giant palm more than ten meters in diameter appeared above Kuzais head. This palm, filled with fierce Sword Qi, pressed down mercilessly toward Kuzai as Song Jian clenched his hand. ` Chapter 1200 - Chapter 1200 Chapter 1202 Flesh and Blood Grinding Disc Chapter 1200: Chapter 1202: Flesh and Blood Grinding Disc Chapter 1200: Chapter 1202: Flesh and Blood Grinding Disc This palm strike directly suppressed Kuzais Vitality Points to one-fifth. If it werent for the fact that his recovery rate of Vitality Points was getting faster, this blow would have definitely caused him serious harm. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. If he couldnt kill Kuzai instantly, then no matter how powerful his skills were, he wouldnt be able to kill him completely. They could only fight head-on until the opponents soul was completely burned out. The Sword Qi Palm Imprint was already the limit of what Song Jian could control in the Thousand Swords Art by himself. As for the Sword Qi Stone Tower, he couldnt possibly continue to evolve it based on his understanding of the Thousand Swords Art if he had to control it on his own. With a cold snort, Song Jian somewhat reluctantly let go of his control over the Thousand Swords Art. The subsequent evolution process began to be controlled by the Sword Spirit of the Sky-breaking Sword. The Sword Qi Palm Imprint slowly dissipated, and an ancient stone tower appeared above Kuzais head. In just a few seconds, Kuzais Vitality Points had already recovered to one-third. It was as if the previous Sword Qi Palm Imprint had not caused him any harm; instead, it seemed to be healing him. His Vitality Point recovery rate has increased again! Song Jians complexion turned unsightly. With such a terrifying rate of Vitality Point recovery, just leaving it alone, he estimated it would probably take no more than a dozen seconds to fully restore his Vitality Points. The ancient stone tower pressed down hard, pinning Kuzai firmly at the base of the tower. The Vitality Points that had already risen to one-third dropped again by a large margin, but still didnt hit zero. Song Jian had an ugly look on his face; he had never encountered a monster with such attributes before. Even those commanding-level monsters, no matter how formidable, if they were suppressed by the stone tower, they would be left on the verge of death and lose the ability to fight, even if they didnt die. But what he was witnessing now made Song Jian feel that Kuzai was like a cockroach that couldnt be killed, one that would be knocked down time and again, only to stand up once more until he turned defeat into victory. The gates of the stone tower opened and a strong suction pulled Kuzai into the tower. Usually, the tower could only absorb the souls of the suppressed monsters, but this time, it sucked in Kuzais entire body. Boom, boom, boom~ It didnt take long for a series of shaking sounds to come from within the tower. Kuzai went mad, desperately smashing against the walls of the tower. Numerous Sword Qi were triggered, piercing Kuzai all over with holes and even his two fists were bloodied and bones were exposed. However, it wasnt long before Kuzai was able to recover from even the most severe injuries immediately. The entire Sword Qi Stone Tower began to shake violently, and Song Jian even worried that Kuzai would directly break out of the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Sword Qi crisscrossed, with countless transparent Sword Qi revolving endlessly around the Sword Qi Stone Tower. It seemed as if something had enraged Kuzai; above the tower, the wind suddenly picked up and clouds gathered. In no time, a giant grinding disc appeared above the stone tower. Rumble, rumble, rumble~ The grinding disc slowly started to rotate, the two boulders rubbing against each other, making a deafening noise. This change caught Song Jian by surprise, leaving him staring agape at the gigantic grinding disc that had appeared in mid-air. This, the stone quality of this grinding disc seems to be exactly the same as the Sword Qi Stone Tower? Song Jian thought to himself, wondering if this was an evolution of the Sword Qi Stone Tower? Is this, the Sword Qi Grinding Disc? Song Jian speculated in his heart. But soon, information suddenly emerged in his mind out of nowhere, about the huge grinding disc above. After Song Jian understood it, a tinge of disappointment appeared in his eyes. The grinding disc was not a subsequent evolution of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, but simply another function of the Sword Qi Stone Tower. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Flesh and Blood Grinding Disc! Those bosses that could not be repressed to death by the Sword Qi Stone Tower had their flesh and blood bodies sucked into the tower. However, the Sword Qi Stone Tower could only decompose and absorb the souls of the bosses and not their flesh and blood, leading to the emergence of another skill to eradicate the bosses fleshCFlesh and Blood Grinding Disc! In the Grinding Disc in the air, a sticky dark red liquid slowly oozed from the seams between two massive stones, which was blood mixed with bones and muscles, seeping out gradually. Although it was only a figment, Song Jian could feel a thick scent of blood pervading the entire world. Ground to dust! This phrase suddenly appeared in Song Jians mind. Looking again at Kuzai inside the tower, a hint of compassion flashed in Song Jians eyes. At this moment, if Kuzai regained his senses, he would probably wish for nothing more than to die immediately! The incredibly fast recovery rate of Vitality Points now became Kuzais most brutal torture! This condition of having ones entire bodys flesh grinded to a pulp yet unable to die was a hundred times more agonizing than a slow and torturous death! In Song Jians ears, there seemed to be the intense and desperate wails of Kuzai. For a full half-hour, the Flesh and Blood Grinding Disc in the sky slowly dissipated, and a ten-hour countdown appeared on the first level of the tower! Song Jians Experience Points surged a significant amount, breaking through to level sixty-two! Checking his skill bar, for some unknown reason, his Sword Qi Manipulation skill had risen from 23% to 67% in the instant the Flesh and Blood Grinding Disc appeared. Moreover, during the duration of the Flesh and Blood Grinding Disc, Sword Qi Manipulation continued to increase, and now, its proficiency had reached full value. He decided to allocate this skill point to Sword Qi Manipulation, raising its level to four; The Sword Qi Manipulation skill was simply the best auxiliary skill for the Thousand Swords Art, not only enhancing the evolution effect and power of Sword Qi but also indirectly affecting Song Jians control proficiency over the Thousand Swords Art. The enhancement in Sword Qi Manipulation led to a flood of new information in Song Jians mind. Once he completely digested this information, the evolution of the Sword Qi Stone Tower would be thoroughly mastered by him! Once Song Jian fully mastered all the evolutions of the Thousand Swords Art, he had the confidence to use the Spirit Sword as a material to arrange the various formations listed in the Sword Array Atlas. This is an unexpected boon! Song Jian thought to himself, turning his head to look at the huge ancient tree in the distance. During the previous fight, Song Jian had noticed that this ancient tree was not as simple as he initially thought, being just a tree. In fact, the ancient tree was also a Guardian of the temple, just like Kuzai, both were Demon God Generals! However, for some unknown reason, this ancient tree seemed to have no desire to fight Song Jian at all. It had been dormant all along, and even after being awakened by the battle between Song Jian and Kuzai, it made no moves that alerted Song Jian. Had this ancient tree teamed up with Kuzai to attack Song Jian earlier, Song Jian might have won, but it wouldnt have been as effortless. Glancing at the ancient tree whose branches and leaves were swaying slightly, Song Jian let out a small sigh of relief. He felt that this ancient trees strength seemed to be even mightier than Kuzais by a notch! After waiting a while longer, Song Jian made a wide detour and strode towards the temple in the mountains far away, which was his true quest objective. Chapter 1201 - Chapter 1201 Chapter 1203 The Test Chapter 1201: Chapter 1203: The Test Chapter 1201: Chapter 1203: The Test On his way to the Forgotten Temple, Song Jian saw countless roots like enormous pythons, exposed amidst the surrounding sea of flowers. Clearly, the reach of the roots from that ancient tree was much wider than he had imagined. Could it be that every inch of land in this area is under the canopy of this ancient tree? A thought suddenly popped into Song Jians mind. Although the area where the Forgotten Temple was located was not vast, encompassing the entire areas underground would nevertheless be no easy feat. Yet, looking at the roots that were visible everywhere, a shudder of fear involuntarily gripped Song Jians heart. If this ancient tree sought to share the same fate as Kuzai, harboring a suicidal intent towards Song Jian, then it could easily obliterate this area completely. At that time, the explosion resulting from the collapse of the plane would surely be beyond Song Jians ability to withstand. His only chance for survival would be to hide within the Shattered Divine Realm and then drift through the endless cosmic rivers of time and space. The thought of such a terrifying scenario gave Song Jian a bone-chilling sensation, and he couldnt help but quicken his steps toward the Forgotten Temple. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Standing beneath the temple, Song Jian immediately felt how insignificant he was. Just like when he had seen the ancient tree, the entire temple was over a hundred meters tall, larger than a mountain peakClikened to a temple built solely for the giant race. Had not the temple doors been wide open, Song Jian would have doubted whether he could push them open himself. The temple seemed to have lacked maintenance for a very long time, exuding a sense of decay and desolation everywhere. On the floor of the temple hall, Song Jian even saw clusters of weeds stubbornly sprouting through the cracks. Song Jian walked alone in the temple hall, the entire place dead silent except for the echo of his footsteps. It wasnt until he had walked nearly a kilometer that he finally saw the central statue in the templeCa stone figure with three faces and eight arms, identical to the one he had seen before entering the temple, which was carved from an entire mountain. However, unlike that time when the statues eight hands were empty and just held in various bizarre poses, this time, in the temple, each of the statues hands tightly grasped an item: a knife, a sword, a hammer, a spear, an axe, a shield, a tower, a seal! All eight items contained astonishing force, and their surging auras rippled outward like tides, yet they merged together perfectly in a way that was truly breathtaking. System: Youve discovered the Forgotten Temple, hidden quest first phase completed! System: Youve initiated the hidden quest Forgotten Temple second phase, face the trial by the Ancient Desolate Demon God Statue. Pass the trial to continue to the third phase of the quest! When Song Jian approached this statue, the hidden quest in his mission bar immediately changed! Trial by the statue? Song Jians expression changed slightly, Does this mean I have to fight against this statue before me? One should know that even without considering the colossal size of the statue, just the fact of being attacked by all eight items in its hands was something Song Jian might not be able to handle. Judging by the aura emanating from the statue, it was definitely at Legendary LevelCequivalent to the strength of a King Level Boss! Even though Song Jians own strength had increased significantly, he was not confident enough to believe he could defeat a King Level Boss! Just as Song Jian was hesitating, a transmission circle with a diameter of over five meters suddenly appeared in front of the statue, and simultaneously, a lighted arrow appeared at Song Jians feet, guiding him to step into the circle. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian stepped along the illuminated arrow and stood within the circle. A blinding white light flickered, and Song Jians vision blurred with a sensation of weightlessness, reminiscent of passing through a Transmission Array. However, the sensation came and went quickly, and in a short moment, Song Jian opened his eyes and looked around. Surrounding him was an endless expanse of starscape; the pitch-black sky shimmered with countless stars, and surrounding Song Jian were numerous screen-like displays, as wide as a movie screen, showing different scenes. One scene depicted a bloody arena where the audience consisted of various kinds of demons, and within the arena, limbs were strewn everywhere with blood soaking every stone slab on the ground. At that moment, a man and a beast were fighting furiously in the arena, and while no sound came through, just from the visuals alone, Song Jian could imagine the roaring and howling resounding in the place. Another scene showed a vast labyrinth teeming with all sorts of monsters and traps, where a careless step could lead to irreversible doom. Song Jian saw many people killed by monsters or traps within the maze, and some even turned on each other upon crossing paths, fighting to the death. The labyrinth contained only danger, with no treasures to be found; among the many who entered, one in ten thousand might make it out alive. Any individual lingering too long was inevitably hunted down and slaughtered by a minotaur-like creature of great power, meeting a horrific end. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as his gaze shifted to the remaining images, almost every one of them filled with brutality and bloodshed, enough to send chills down the spine of any onlooker. The scenes before him unfolded like a sprawling scroll, slowly flowing past Song Jian. Over the course of ten minutes, he scarcely saw any repetitive scenes. Am I to choose one of these scenes and prevail within it? Song Jian wondered silently. Just then, a scene filled with mist, where only a path of gray-white stone slabs faintly appeared and disappeared in the fog, moved in front of Song Jian. As this scene came before Song Jian, it suddenly burst into light, drawing him in without any opportunity to prepare. In the span of a moment, a figure appeared in the previously empty scene, slowly rising from the stone path. As the figure stood up, crimson dots began to flicker within the fog, numerous and seemingly endless. Unexpectedly, Song Jian found himself within the scene. As soon as he entered, a tingling sensation ran across his scalp, and the fog around him seemed to conceal dangers that were slowly inching toward him. Low growls, as if squeezed from deep in the throat, echoed around him, suggesting an endless horde of creatures converging on Song Jian, which reminded him of the time he was nearly surrounded by Zombies. It was then that Song Jian recalled the scenes he had witnessed earlier. It seemed there was only one path here, and he had to follow it to reach the end of the stage. Gazing at the stone path obscured by fog before him, Song Jian gritted his teeth and took large strides, quickly sprinting along this sole path. Chapter 1202 - Chapter 1202 Chapter 1204 Endless Road Chapter 1202: Chapter 1204: Endless Road Chapter 1202: Chapter 1204: Endless Road Song Jian had been running along the stone path without stopping, the white fog on both sides of the road growing thicker and the hoarse howls growing clearer, as if they were right beside Song Jians ears, but despite running for so long, with sweat beginning to show on his forehead, he still hadnt seen any monsters emerge from the fog, which he found quite strange. Step, step, step, step step, step, step step step On the deathly silent and ethereal road, there were only the roar from both sides and the sound of Song Jians footsteps. Song Jian had forgotten how long he had been runningCit seemed like an hour, but it could have also been the entire day. Does this road ever end? Song Jian wondered as he looked at the surrounding scene, which was the same in every direction, and he couldnt help but stop and stand in place. However, the moment Song Jian stopped and stood still, a huge scythe came chopping down from above. Song Jian quickly rolled forward to dodge and looked back to see a gigantic monster more than three meters tall, wielding a black scythe, slowly emerging from the fog and attacking him. This monster looked incredibly ferocious, with sunken cheeks, blood-red eyes, sharp fangs, and a strong body like that of a lizardCall signs of the monsters formidable strength. Song Jians eyes flickered as he released the Eye of InsightCthis was actually a level 100 Elite Level BOSS, the Fog Wilderness Beast! Run, run, run, run~ This massive Fog Wilderness Beast uttered the garbled words, continuously swinging the black scythe in its hands, attacking Song Jian. Just as this monster appeared, more and more creatures seemed to emerge from the fog, squeezing out from the mist on both sides of the road and lunging at Song Jian. Song Jian was startled; these monsters crawling out of the fog were of various shapes and very peculiar, but each one exuded a sharp aura and a thick scent of blood. Run, run, run, run All the monsters attacked Song Jian while roaring and bellowing the indistinct words. Song Jian wielded the Sky-breaking Sword, fighting against these rushing monsters. Blood kept spilling, and the originally gray-white stone path was covered with the severed limbs and blood of the monsters. Song Jian fought while retreating. He dared not rush into the fog, feeling in his heart that if he left the stone path, something extremely dangerous would happen; he could only retreat down the path. Endless monsters charged out of the fog on both sides of the stone path, howling and roaring as they rushed towards Song Jian. The battle continued, and the trail of flesh and blood on the little road stretched out for hundreds of meters Bang! A claw more than a meter long pierced viciously into Song Jians left shoulder, causing a pain like a bone fracture. He was flung five or six meters away and crashed harshly onto the stone path. Damn it, how can there be so many! Song Jian struggled to stand, glaring hatefully at the incessant stream of monsters coming over the stone path. He had already killed hundreds of wilderness beasts, but still, there was an unending stream of them emerging from the fog. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian growled, and in an instant, all the Sword Qi surged into the Sky-breaking Sword. The legendary-quality Sky-breaking Sword burst forth with dazzling sword light, and in a flash, five hundred Spirit Swords densely appeared around Song Jians body, shooting towards the swarming wilderness beasts like shooting stars. Boom, boom, boom~ After a violent explosion, a brief calm emerged on the stone pathway, all the savage beasts that had pounced were dismembered into pieces, then blasted into palm-sized fragments. Blood and flesh littered the entire path, and Song Jian gasped for air, the individual strength of these wild beasts was not high, but there were simply too many of them, coming endlessly, impossible to kill them all. Just when Song Jian had rested on the spot for a few seconds, that hair-raising roar sounded again, and a pair of crimson lights illuminated within the mist. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, how come there are more? Song Jian stood up, gripping the Sky-breaking Sword tightly, ready for battle. Run, run, run, run An infinite number of monsters, once again roared as they charged at Song Jian, their low growls incessant, and within their two crimson eyes, a bloodthirsty look prevailed. Run? Run where? Song Jian frowned slightly, watching the swarming monsters, with the cooldown of the Thousand Swords Art still at five or six seconds, he slowly backed away, waiting for the skill cooldown to end. He had only retreated two steps when Song Jian seemed to think of something, and abruptly turned to run. In battle, this is tantamount to suicide, exposing ones unprotected back to the enemy, even weaker foes could easily drive a weapon into your spine. However, strangely enough, as Song Jian turned to flee, the endless horde of monsters suddenly stopped in their tracks, standing still, their gaze fixed on Song Jians retreating figure. After a short while, these creatures slowly walked off the stone path and disappeared into the mist. Song Jian ran for over a dozen meters, then looked back; indeed, as he had guessed, the monsters had all vanished. But Song Jians expression grew uglier by the second. What the hell is going on? Forcing someone to keep running down this stone path? While jogging, Song Jian talked to himself as thoughts raced through his mind: This path seems to have no end, how long do I have to run to pass the trial? Or is it that I will keep running until I die upon this path? The trial that Song Jian had entered was the Endless Road, and although it wasnt as bloody and barbaric as an arena and one could ensure safety for a considerable period once they discovered the trick, this trial on the Endless Road brought even more despair than any other. Many who entered would run for days, weeks, or even months until their strength was drained, to be devoured by the monsters in the mist. Some, out of despair, simply left the stone path, plunging into the mist, never to emerge again. As Song Jian jogged to conserve energy, he carefully observed his surroundings, not letting any detail go unnoticed. Often, the answer lies within subtle, easily overlooked details. There has to be an exit here; it cant be a dead end. This is a trial, not a trap Song Jian silently reaffirmed to himself, closely examining everything around him, even memorizing the patterns in which the mist rolled. Running forward, Song Jian lost all concept of time, unaware of how long he had been in this place. Nothing in front of him changed, and a more than one-inch long beard had grown under his jaw, he looked almost like a beggar in his disheveled state. There must be an exit, there must be an exit, it cant be a trap, this cant be a trap! Song Jian muttered to himself, his legs moving mechanically. However, after running for a while, Song Jian suddenly stopped, staring in horror at the path in front of him. The stone pavement ahead was covered with fragments of monster corpses and blood that had dried up, stretching out for a hundred meters along the path. This, this place, this is where Ive fought before Song Jian, looking at everything before him, suddenly realized that this road was a looping path with no end. A strong sense of despair, like a heavy hammer, struck Song Jian vehemently. At this moment, his steadfast will suddenly crumbled, and he fell to his knees on the stone path, too drained to move. Chapter 1203 - Chapter 1203 Chapter 1205 Battle Pet Upgrade Chapter 1203: Chapter 1205: Battle Pet Upgrade Chapter 1203: Chapter 1205: Battle Pet Upgrade This was an endless loop of a path. If Song Jian had not seen the marks left by previous battles, he would have continued running, driven by a resilience in his heart. But when he realized that this stone-paved road was actually a closed loop, that tenacity in his heart disappeared in an instant, and his whole body slackened. Monsters in the fog on both sides began gathering towards Song Jian again. The already desperate Song Jian, upon hearing the monsters low growls, suddenly became angry. Run, run, run, run The monsters roared loudly at Song Jian, waving their weapons and charging towards him. Song Jians face grew even more displeased as he slowly stood up, gripped the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and roared in a low voice, What do you count for, to drive me away? He had discovered that the existence of these monsters in the fog was not to kill the trial-takers but to drive them to keep running on this narrow path until they exhausted their strength and then get killed by these monsters in despair. A crisp dragons roar sounded. Song Jian was enveloped by an Azure Dragon, and in an instant, all the frustration and despair were driven away, and he seemed to have regained his vitality anew. Song Jian let out a great shout and charged at the monsters with his sword, the Sky-breaking Sword shining with dazzling sword light, continuously slashing at the monsters. Blood and flesh flew; painful screams and roars interwove. These level 100 Elite Bosses fell one by one beneath Song Jians sword. Unfortunately, killing these monsters yielded neither battle experience nor loot drops. Moreover, their numbers were endless. No matter how many he killed, it felt like a futile effort. But Song Jian did not care about that, and was simply venting the anger in his heart. When too many monsters surrounded him, and there was no room to maneuver, countless Spirit Swords appeared around Song Jian; Hisss Hisss Hisss~ The Spirit Swords danced, followed by successive explosions around Song Jian. In an instant, all monsters within several tens of meters were torn to pieces by the centered attack. With this strike, at least a hundred monsters were killed, leaving the immediate area clear, littered with pieces of monsters limbs and flesh. Song Jian took several quick breaths to restore his strength, preparing for the next battle. Those who entered this testing space either died from running or were worn down by these monster attacks. Song Jian had been pondering how to pass the test, but despite a long time, he still had not found a way. Then lets kill. As long as all the monsters here are dead, the test will naturally be passed! Song Jian said in a low voice, before throwing himself at the monsters again. Song Jians approach was a no-method method. But he also did not know how many monsters there were in the fog. From the battle, aside from this narrow path, there seemed to be a great number of monsters hidden in the fog on both sides. For an ordinary player, even a forty-person team would probably not be able to kill all the monsters here. After all, either Mental Strength or mana energy would eventually run out, and moreover, these were not ordinary monsters, they were all level 100 Elite Bosses. To kill them all was an impossible task. Bang! Another sword strike, and an Elite Boss was chopped down. Song Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, a fierce expression appearing on his face. These Elite Bosses were not illusions; they all truly existed. Since they truly existed, there had to be a limit to their number. Whether or not he could wipe out all the monsters here, this had now become the only way out! With that thought in mind, Song Jian summoned the rock creature, Gulu, to join the massacre. Although Gulu was a lord-level combat pet, its level was too low, just over fifty, which made it somewhat underpowered in killing monsters forty levels higher. However, for the elite-level BOSS monsters, killing Gulu wouldnt be easy, after all, rock elementals are known for their defense! Boom! As soon as the rock creature appeared, it stretched out its arms and slammed them hard against the ground, a loud crash ensuing as a powerful force surged outwards. The monsters within a ten-meter radius all started wobbling, and the slowness debuff popped up in their status bars. Song Jian charged into the crowd of monsters and, when the cooldown of Thousand Swords Art was up, a dense mass of Spirit Swords once again materialized, slicing through the surrounding monsters. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, over a hundred monsters were killed, and this time, three golden beams burst forth from Gulu, elevating its level by three. Song Jian was startled; although he himself couldnt gain combat experience here, his combat pet could level up, which was an unexpected pleasure. Hahaha! Bring it on! Song Jian burst out laughing. As his level got higher and higher, there was less and less need for combat pets in battle, and his lord-level trained pets were now struggling to keep up with his pace of progression. Unexpectedly, this place, where he couldnt level up himself, turned out to be a perfect place for his combat pets to level up. Suddenly, Song Jian no longer felt despair; he went all out and even felt an urge to charge into the mist for a fight. The number of monsters was endless, but Song Jian had great stamina. His Sword Qi Value could recover quickly, the Azure Dragon Sword Body could add faux vitality and also rapidly restore Vitality Points, while removing all debuffs including fatigue. With the powerful attack of Thousand Swords Art ensuring that Song Jian wouldnt get surrounded by monsters, and with Gulu continuously leveling up from monster experience, reverting to perfect condition after each level up, it could always stand behind Song Jian providing support. Leveling golden lights kept bursting out from Gulu, and before long, its level had soared from the fifties to seventy-eight. Gulu, now swollen to stand over six meters tall, had become a giant covered in hard granite. The monsters gnashing became even more futile, only leaving white marks on its skin, completely unable to harm it. After wiping out another group of monsters, Song Jian checked his skills bar; the Azure Dragon Sword Body was still over two minutes away from ending its cooldown, and the surrounding monsters were once again closing in. Song Jian grinned, promptly retracting Gulu into the Pet Space and turned around to continue running along the stone path. As long as Song Jian kept running, the monsters wouldnt swarm him, giving him a chance to catch his breath and wait for his skills to cooldown. A few hundred meters later, Song Jian stopped, summoned Gulu, and awaited the monsters to encircle them once more, ready to fight on! PS: Thank you to Tiger Eagle Soar for the 100 starting coins tip! Chapter 1204 - Chapter 1204 Chapter 1206 Task Rewards Chapter 1204: Chapter 1206 Task Rewards Chapter 1204: Chapter 1206 Task Rewards Running and stopping, Song Jian no longer cared whether this road had an end, whether it circled upon itself, or whether he could find his way out. He now had only one goal: to kill all the monsters here and to boost the level of the stone man Gulu as much as possible. If the monsters here could boost my combat experience, my level could rise by several levels at least! Song Jian thought to himself. One must know, that all the monsters here are elite level 100 BOSSes, and just the experience from killing monsters above your level would be more than what regular monsters provide. Hum~ Another flash of golden light and the stone man Gulus level had risen to level 98. Looking around, the stone pavement was littered with the limbs and flesh of monsters. Standing on the shoulder of the over eight-meter-tall stone man Gulu, Song Jian looked around only to see a vast expanse of white where nothing could be discerned. However, he could feel that within the thick white fog, a large number of monsters were still rushing towards them. Having reached level 98, the stone man Gulu no longer feared the siege of these monsters. Without the oppression of levels, an elite level Gulu could send a monster flying with a punch and even cast earth magic, causing massive damage to these creatures! Even if Song Jian didnt lift a finger, Gulu could battle in the throng of monsters for a whole day and night without feeling a hint of fatigue! Gulu was increasingly encircled by monsters, to the point of hardly being able to move. Suddenly, Gulu lifted his right foot fiercely and stomped down hard on the ground! Boom! A loud crash resounded! Centred around Gulu, countless two-meter-long spikes emerged from the ground, impaling the bodies of the surrounding monsters and leaving them hanging in the air. Each spike had at least two monsters hanging from it. Seen from above, it resembled a bloom of stone spike flower over ten meters in diameter, with the bodies of monsters hanging from its petals. Seconds later, the earth elemental energy in the stone spikes dissipated, all of the spikes collapsed, and the corpses of the monsters covered the ground. Even the monsters that hadnt died yet were all severely wounded, with Gulu stepping forward and crushing each one underfoot. After killing all the monsters, Gulu seemed quite excited, and to Song Jians surprise, started to pound his chest vigorously, like a great ape. Song Jian, caught off guard, was nearly knocked off and had to stabilize himself. Once steady, he couldnt help but kick Gulu on the head and scolded him with a laugh. Time passed, unknown how much, and Gulus level had risen to 110. Song Jian had become idle and even took a nap on Gulus shoulder, fully recovering his state. Still a bit boring though, Song Jian yawned, looking at the endless stream of monsters running to their deaths with an expressionless face. As a level 110 elite level BOSS, Gulu held level and rank suppression over the surrounding elite level BOSS monsters. No matter how many were surrounding him, they could not break through Gulus defenses and could only force him to lose some Vitality Points. By now, Gulus Vitality Points had exceeded one hundred thousand. For such attacks, they barely counted as tickles. Batch after batch of monsters were slain by Gulu, and Song Jian, sitting on Gulus shoulder, felt somewhat listless. After some time, Song Jian suddenly felt the silence around them and couldnt help but look up. Eh, did we kill all the monsters? A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face as he stood up and looked around. He discovered that the dense white fog around them seemed to be gradually receding, and a massive figure appeared before Song Jian. Is, is that the ancient tree outside the temple? Song Jian exclaimed in astonishment. The massive figure before me was identical to the ancient tree outside the temple. Standing beneath it, one couldnt see where its crown ended; its lush branches and leaves enshrouded several kilometers, resembling a small town. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, in the lower right area near this ancient tree, only bare branches remained, devoid of leaves. Compared to other parts, it looked somewhat eerie. You are the most shameless and luckiest bastard Ive ever seen! A deafening voice came from within the ancient tree, though it sounded somewhat helpless. Song Jian stared at that leafless area on the trees lower right for a while before he couldnt help but ask, Were those fog beasts from before all transformed from your leaves? You guessed right. The monsters here are all transformed from my leaves! The ancient tree rustled as it replied. Looking at the entire ancient tree, Song Jian saw that the leafless area was less than one percent of the whole. This meant that if the tree wished, it could send even more monsters to besiege them. Just some leaves can transform into level 100 elite bosses. How strong must the true form of this ancient tree be? A look of horror involuntarily appeared on Song Jians face. As if guessing Song Jians thoughts, the ancient tree clarified, What you see is not my true form. My body is still next to the Star Pool outside the temple! Your entering here was merely a little test of mine. Unexpectedly, you solved it using this method! The ancient tree thought helplessly, In fact, you only needed to step into the fog to find me and complete the test! Song Jian was stunned. Although entering the mist would cause the monsters to attack him, the body of the ancient tree was too huge. If he searched earnestly, he probably would have touched its branches and leaves in at most half an hour. What was the difference between being besieged in the mist and on the road? Song Jian had simply fallen into a mental trap at the beginning, not realizing that the way out was hidden within the surrounding fog. So now, I should be considered to have completed the assessment, right? Song Jian asked as he glanced around. Consider it done! The ancient tree sighed. The monsters around were no longer a threat to Song Jian; continuing the test would only serve to provide his war pets with more experience for leveling up. There was no way to proceed with the assessment normally; it had to end! A verdant branch extended towards Song Jian and slowly wrapped around him. Song Jian didnt move; he didnt feel any malice from the ancient tree and let it envelop him. A flash of green light, and Song Jians figure vanished, only to reappear inside the temple shortly after. System: You have completed the second round of the Forgotten Temple quest, unlocking the third round Quest Reward! Please select your reward for completing the quest. Note: Among these rewards, only eight items genuinely exist, the rest are illusions! During the quest, all identification and inspection skills cannot be used! Please select your quest reward within three minutes! No sooner had the system prompt finished than hundreds of treasure boxes densely appeared around the demon statue. These boxes looked nearly identical on the outside, with the only distinction being that each one displayed a semi-transparent phantom above it! These phantoms varied in appearance, including humans, beastmen, goblins, merfolk, and even Abyss demons. Each figure was vivid; some were beckoning Song Jian, some were roaring at him, and some were even loudly mocking and insulting him. Seeing all this, several dark lines involuntarily formed on Song Jians forehead! Chapter 1205 - Chapter 1205 Chapter 1207 Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear Chapter 1205: Chapter 1207: Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear Chapter 1205: Chapter 1207: Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear Looking at the hundred-plus identical treasure boxes in front of him, as well as the various translucent figures on the boxes, Song Jian suddenly felt at a loss on how to proceed. There are a total of one hundred and eighty-nine treasure boxes here, and only eight of them contain real treasures as rewards for the task. The rest are all empty. This is simply Song Jian had a feeling that all his previous tests had been for nothing. The vertical eye in the center of his forehead opened, and all the treasure boxes in front of him burst into the same glow, enveloping them completely, making it impossible to spot any differences. If he had to point out a distinction, it would only be that the figures emerging on the boxes were all different. Some of these figures appeared very powerful, majestic and domineering, with divine light of flames burning all over them, almost like deities themselves. Others looked extremely weak, resembling a frail goblin or a zombie. And there were some figures whose strength Song Jian could not gauge, shrouded in an air of profound mystery. Naturally, Song Jian couldnt base his judgment on the figures atop the boxes for the treasures inside. It was quite possible that the boxes with fierce-looking figures contained nothing, while the ones with very weak figures might actually hold the real task rewards. Of course, it could also be the opposite. This was a gamble, a psychological oneCto pick the correct treasure boxes out of the one hundred and eighty-nine was undeniably a daunting task. Young man, this choice is not an easy one, but you must hurry, for your time is running short! The ancient tree shook its body slightly, its voice revealing a touch of glee; obviously, Song Jians distressed appearance brought it joy. I suggest this one. Look at the phantom on this treasure box. This is the deity Moroto, master of the Space Law. With his mighty divine power, choosing him cant be wrong! The ancient tree extended a lush green branch, pointing at one of the boxes and saying, Of course, this is just a suggestion, for your reference. Its also possible that theres nothing inside the box with such a powerful deitys phantom. Instead, this box, with the phantom of a weak Gray Dwarf, might contain the true treasure! Song Jian couldnt help but roll his eyes, thinking to himself, Great, now I can eliminate two boxes. That leaves only one hundred and eighty-seven treasure boxes! Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He certainly didnt believe the ancient tree would be so kind as to point out the real task reward to him! Song Jian looked over each one until his eyes lit up, and he pointed at one of the boxes, saying, I choose the item inside this box. The phantom that appeared on the surface of this box was the same female figure that had sent Song Jian on a quest to the Imperial Sword Sect to find the Demon Suppression Tower. Although the armor worn by the phantom figure was different from the one Song Jian had first seen, the girls features were exactly the same as before. The ancient tree stiffened for a moment, extending a green branch to point at the treasure box for confirmation, Are you sure about this box? Dont you want to look again? The phantom on this box is just a descendant of the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Her strength doesnt even make the top ten here! Hearing what the ancient tree said, a slight smile appeared on Song Jians lips. Pointing at the box, he said, Im sure, its this one I want! All right, everything follows your choice! Having said that, the ancient tree extended a branch, curled up the selected box, and brought it over to Song Jian. He reached out and took the box, and all the boxes surrounding the ancient tree disappeared one by one. You have completed the test of the Ancient Desolate Demon God and may now return to the temple! After the ancient tree spoke, it wrapped Song Jian up, and with a flash of green light, the branch and Song Jian vanished together. Song Jian felt he was unprepared when he was suddenly thrown out. After a whirl of disorientation, he found himself back in the Demon God Temple, looking at the towering Demon God Stone Statue and suddenly realized that there seemed to be something unusual about it. The hands of the Demon God statue originally held eight sculpted treasures, but now, one hand was empty! Whats going on? Has someone else entered this temple? Song Jian immediately became alert, looking around and extending his senses in all directions. After a long search without finding anything unusual, Song Jian had a thought, and the Flame Light Wings appeared behind him. With a mighty leap, he reached the Demon God Stone Statue and began to inspect it closely. This statue is carved from a single block of stone, with the treasures in its hands being part of the arms, how could they possibly separate? Song Jian pondered for a while, his brow furrowing. The other seven arms were connected seamlessly with their treasures; it wouldnt make sense for only one treasure to have been added later. Song Jian then moved to the empty hand. Now, the hand grasped at nothing, the treasure formerly within having vanished without a trace. Most importantly, where the arm and the treasure connected, there was not a single sign of damage, as if it had always been held aloft in this manner. After much thought, Song Jian couldnt detect anything out of the ordinary, so he flew back down, looking up while murmuring softly to himself: Sword, saber, hammer, axe, shield, tower, seal This empty hand should have been holding a short spear Song Jian stroked his chin, recalling the appearance of the short spear he had seen earlier. It looked like a short spear similar to a pike, less than six meters longCwhich would be considered quite lengthy to an ordinary person but hardly a handful in front of the Demon God Stone Statue that towered over a hundred meters tall! At this thought, Song Jian suddenly turned his gaze to the treasure box in his hand. Upon opening the box, a dazzling purplish-gold light burst forth, revealing a legendary quality long spear in front of Song Jian! This, this Song Jian stared dumbfounded at the long spear floating before him. The spear was over two meters in length, with the blade alone nearing two feet. At the very base of the blade, there was a hook-scythe resembling a backward-facing spike. Along the shaft, a dragon wound its way from the tail end all the way to the blade. Grasping it felt secure, and even if it became slick with sweat, there was no sign of slipping. Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear, legendary quality, level 100! These, these attributes Song Jian examined the properties of the spear, astonished by a series of excellent attributes. Not to mention the enhancements to personal attributes, the spear alone had three skills, each one top-notch! After a long time, Song Jian finally stowed the spear into his inventory. While delighted by the surprise, he also felt a hint of regret. He had instinctively thought that the treasure box would contain the Demon Suppression Tower upon seeing the silhouette of that young girl, only to find it was actually the hook-scythe spear from the hands of the Demon God Statue! Eight items, corresponding to the eight treasures of the Demon God statue, I wonder if that tower in its hand is the Demon Suppression Tower? Song Jian looked at the small tower in the statues hand, thinking to himself. Chapter 1206 - Chapter 1206 Chapter 1208 Integration Chapter 1206: Chapter 1208 Integration Chapter 1206: Chapter 1208 Integration After thinking for a while, Song Jian smiled, dismissing the coincidence, and turned to walk outside. Having completed the test, his next step was to return to the crumbling semi-dimensional plane, find Xin Ling, and then head back to Ancient Sword Star together. Just as Song Jian turned toward the Temple Gate, a sudden voice whispered in his ear. The voice was faint and full of seductive allure. The language of the Abyss Song Jian thought with a touch of helplessness. Known also as the language of charm, all charming abilities would be enhanced if uttered in Abyssal tongue, which is why members of the Abyssal Clan, regardless of their profession, tend to learn one or two charm-related skills. Even without bonuses from spirit attributes, the mere use of the Abyssal language rendered such skills no weaker than those wielded by professional charmers! Unfortunately for them, Song Jian had incidentally mastered the Abyssal language through his human body, granting him a certain resistance to it. His innate skill Thick Skin also made him completely immune to the effects of charm skills, especially after Thick Skin had evolved into the Immortal Body, making the charm of the Abyssal language ineffectual against him. Turning his head, Song Jian noticed that the voice seemed to come from the other end of the temple, the urgency within the charm unmistakable! The Demon God Temple was vast, and looking towards the end, the temple depths were inscrutable and what lay inside was unclear. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then stepped past the statue of the Demon God and walked toward the other end of the temple. After walking past the statue, over a hundred meters further, Song Jian suddenly saw a colossal figure, a monster with the head of a tiger, the body of a man, and lower parts resembling massive octopus tentacles, slumped against a wall. The Abyssal language was coming from its mouth, as terrifying surges of energy continuously emanated from its being. Level one hundred and twenty, a Dominator-class BOSS Song Jian quietly activated the Eye of Insight to assess the properties of the creature before him. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This ferocious-looking beast appeared to be in a sorry state, bound by black chains, with many piercing directly through its body, restricting its movements and confining it to a very narrow space. From an original close to eight million Vitality Points, it was now reduced to less than three million. The massive octopus tentacles that extended from its waist were mostly severed, with only five still intact. However, those five tentacles lay limply on the ground, like dead snakes exuding a faint stench of decay. Seeing Song Jian approaching step by step, the beast named Tiger Demon Wild Beast revealed an excited look in its eyes, with a vicious smile blooming at the corner of its mouth. The pace of the Abyssal language it spoke quickened. Come here, come here, delicious food, fresh flesh. Its been over eight hundred years since Ive tasted fresh flesh, come here, come over The Tiger Demon Wild Beast murmured softly as if the luring music encircled Song Jians ears. The Tiger Demon Wild Beast thought Song Jian had been charmed by the Abyssal language, but what it didnt know was that danger was closing in on it with each step. Consumed by greedy hunger, it had completely let its guard down. In the moment when Song Jian was nearing it, what had appeared to be dead tentacles suddenly sprang from the ground, whipping towards Song Jian with arrow-like speed. But just then, Song Jian burst into action, his figure turning into a streak of lightning as he charged at the Tiger Demon Wild Beast. A long sword, ablaze with sharp sword light, thrust viciously into the Tiger Demon Wild Beasts chest, and a gush of fresh blood spurted out. Surprise showed in the eyes of the Tiger Demon Wild Beast as it let out an angry roar, struggling desperately. Its enormous body shook like a small hill, and the chains binding it clashed against each other, making a deafening noise! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Song Jians successful strike did not make him stop. He continuously swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, and with the fluttering of his Flame Light Wings behind him, his figure became even swifter. He flew around the enormous Tiger Demon Savage Beast, sword light blossoming, blood spurting out in bursts. At this moment, the Tiger Demon Savage Beast had a formidable body but was powerless against Song Jian due to the iron chains that tightly bound it. It could only struggle desperately and let out continuous roars. At that moment, as the blood of the Tiger Demon Savage Beast kept splashing on the iron chains that bound it, the originally black chains turned a bright red upon contact with the blood, as if they were heated iron rods. The crimson color spread rapidly, visible to the naked eye, and in a short while, all the chains turned red, radiating terrifyingly high temperatures. The Tiger Demon Savage Beast was suddenly stricken with fear, emitting the smell of burning flesh and blood. No, no, no, I have been suppressed for eight hundred years, I have already paid for my sins, you cant kill me, you cant! The Tiger Demon Savage Beast struggled desperately, but the chains binding it turned redder and redder, the temperature rising ever higher. In the end, the chains emitted a dazzling red light, and upon contact with them, the Tiger Demon Savage Beasts body burst into flames, turning to ashes within moments. As soon as the chains began to act strangely, Song Jian had already quickly retreated to a safe distance, looking on with some astonishment as the Tiger Demon Savage Beast was burned alive by the chains that restrained it. What, what is going on here? Song Jian watched as the crimson chains cooled down as if nothing had happened, slowly turning black again, and cautiously stepped forward to approach them. Among the pile of ashes, there was an item flashing with Dark Gold light. Song Jian sifted through it and found to his surprise it was a key. Picking it up for a closer look, an astonished expression appeared on his face. Key of Oblivion? This key is also called the Key of Oblivion? He mused to himself, turning over the Dark Gold Quality key in his hand with some curiosity. You see, he had already obtained a Key of Oblivion before, and that key was still in his bag, a black quality item. Song Jian had no idea what its use was, so he had always used it as a Master Key. It could open any treasure chest of Epic Quality and below. With that thought, Song Jian couldnt help but take out the other Key of Oblivion from his bag and compared it with the Dark Gold Quality Key of Oblivion. These, these two keys are exactly the same? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. The two keys were identical in shape and material; even the patterns and details were exactly the same. If it were not for one emitting black light and the other Dark Gold light, they would be indistinguishable when mixed together. As Song Jian was feeling puzzled, a strong suction force suddenly emerged between the two keys. With a clang, they stuck together and where they connected, a slow fusion began to occur. System: You have obtained two Keys of Oblivion of different qualities. The fusion is now beginning and will take ten minutes. The fused Key of Oblivion will unlock a hidden quest, please be patient! Chapter 1207 - Chapter 1207 Chapter 1209 Prison Chapter 1207: Chapter 1209: Prison Chapter 1207: Chapter 1209: Prison Two keys of oblivion that looked exactly the same, except for the different glow of their quality, began to melt slowly as they touched each other, merging into one another. Before long, a key of oblivion that emitted a dark gold light floated in front of Song Jian, held gently in his hand. After examining it closely for quite a while, Song Jian frowned slightly, This doesnt seem any different from the previous one! The properties of the key of oblivion hadnt changed at all; even the quality remained the previous dark gold color, as if it had simply devoured the black-quality key of oblivion. System: You have obtained the merged key of oblivion. Do you wish to unlock the hidden quest Trial of the Demon Suppression Tower? Upon seeing this system message, Song Jian was shaken, The Demon Suppression TowerCit needs the key of oblivion to access it? Song Jian suddenly remembered that the little girl who had spared his life had asked him to seek the Demon Suppression Tower on Ancient Sword Star. Was it because she sensed that he had a key of oblivion in his inventory? With this thought, Song Jian didnt dare to be careless and, after hesitating for a long time, chose to accept! System: You have accepted the hidden quest Trial of the Demon Suppression Tower. Do you wish to expend a key of oblivion to open the entrance to the Demon Suppression Tower? What, it requires a key of oblivion? Song Jian looked at the newly merged key of oblivion in his hand, his face showing a difficult expression. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As it was known, this key of oblivion was a master key. If he lost it, he would no longer be able to open locked treasure chests in the future, which would be a significant loss, causing Song Jian to hesitate. After much thought, Song Jian gritted his teeth and made his decision. The key of oblivion he had just acquired slowly vanished from his hand, and in its place, a small red dot suddenly appeared in front of him. The small red dot spun rapidly, expanding while spinning, and as it rotated, the edges scattered countless spark-like points of light. In no time, a stable red teleportation gate appeared before Song Jian. What, what is this thing? Song Jian stared at the profound teleportation gate, unable to see what was beyond it, only darkness. System: You have ten seconds to enter the Demon Suppression Tower! Ten, nine, eight, As he watched the countdown emerge before him, Song Jian was startled and hurriedly stepped into the crimson teleportation gate in the final three seconds! After entering the gate, darkness enveloped him, and turning around, he saw the teleportation gate behind him rapidly shrinking, eventually disappearing as a red dot. Upon opening the quest log, the contents of the Trial of the Demon Suppression Tower quest had changed. Quest content: Find the Holy Light Priest Situ Kaiss in the Cage of Evil, and learn the secrets of the Demon Suppression Tower! Cage of Evil? Song Jian looked at the map in the quest log, which was pitch black and showed nothing, not even a marker for the location of the Cage of Evil. How was he to find it? Opening his vertical eye, the surroundings suddenly became clear. Song Jian realized he was in an underground prison, surrounded by tall metal cages, with rows of cages around orderly stone slab paths that were only about two meters wide and covered with dark brown stains. Demon Suppression Tower, Demon Suppression Tower, is this where demons and monsters are imprisoned? Song Jian looked around the iron bars and mused to himself. Some of the iron bars were intact, while others had been damaged. The fine steel bars, as thick as an arm, were forcibly torn apart, and on some, desiccated corpses of monsters still hung. Song Jian carefully explored along the corridor, not convinced that all the monsters inside had been killed or had fled. With Song Jians movement, his path gradually began to appear on the mission map. Any place he traversed was revealed, yet the areas he had not traversed remained shrouded in darkness. Now, I need to explore the entire map of this place Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a furry arm suddenly reached out from a nearby cage, grabbing towards Song Jian. Instinctively, he swung his Sky-breaking Sword and sidestepped in a cleaving motion, severing the arm. A painful roar erupted from within the iron bars as the mutilated limb fell to the ground. Song Jian glanced inside the cage. A humanoid creature, clutching the wound on its arm, staggered backwards, quickly disappearing into the darkness. After a look at his information panel, Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly, A level thirty-six monster, why would there be such low-level creatures here? He knew, although he had never been to the Demon Suppression Tower before, he was very familiar with the legends surrounding it, since one of his most important missions after arriving at the Ancient Sword Star with the Imperial Sword Sect was to find the Demon Suppression Tower for that little girl! The Demon Suppression Tower is supposed to hold powerful great demons, with at least level one hundred or above, boss-level strength, before theyre qualified to be suppressed here. Otherwise, why not simply exterminate them, why waste time and effort confining them here? Song Jian mused to himself. Song Jian speculated that the Demon Suppression Tower might serve a similar purpose to his Sword Qi Stone Tower, perhaps exploiting these great demons for some benefits, otherwise, why suppress these monsters instead of just killing them? Pain-filled roars echoed from within the cages, making the surroundings instantly eerie. Gasps, scrapings, and low growls filled the air around him, signaling that something was awakening, or even being attracted by the commotion. Song Jians thoughts raced, and he cast his Sword Shadow Clone Skill. In an instant, a figure identical to him appeared by his side. Under his control, the Sword Shadow Clone arbitrarily chose a passage and sprinted forward, revealing the mission map in its wake. However, it wasnt long before the clone stopped, its health rapidly declining. In less than a minute, Song Jian had lost contact with the Sword Shadow Clone. This startled Song Jian. He knew his Sword Shadow Clone Skill had reached level ten, and although not yet maxed out, the clones strength was nearly on par with his own. Could there be such powerful monsters inside? With this thought, Song Jian promptly activated the Stealth Skill inherent to his Concealment Necklace, his figure slowly vanishing from the spot. Before long, a large group of half-transparent, grey-white ghostly creatures floated over. They resembled clusters of mist, gathering around Song Jians previous position before being drawn by the continuing wails of the creature, passing directly through the iron bars towards the thirty-odd level monster. Soon, the cage resounded with a series of piercing screams. The noise gradually quietened until silence fell. Quickly, these ghost-like creatures floated out of the cage, their grey-white, translucent bodies now flickering with a faint crimson glow. Having left the cage, these ghosts seemed to lose interest in surveying the surroundings, casually selecting a passage and drifting away slowly. A level one hundred lord-level boss, devouring ghosts, how could there be such terrifying creatures here? Song Jian, hidden on the side, carefully utilized the Eye of Insight, observing the attributes of these ghosts. Chapter 1208 - Chapter 1208 Chapter 1210 Purple Crystal Falls Chapter 1208: Chapter 1210: Purple Crystal Falls Chapter 1208: Chapter 1210: Purple Crystal Falls Devouring specters could absorb Vitality Points and energy points from their targets during combat, and some could even suck in energy values similar to mana, magical power, and Sword Qi Value, causing considerable trouble for both melee and ranged characters, as well as for physical and magical vocations. Moreover, these specters seldom appeared alone; they usually emerged in large groups, swarming their prey. Even Song Jian would find them quite troublesome. The goal now is to locate the Cage of Evil. Its best to avoid the monsters here if possible, Song Jian thought to himself, choosing another passage and sneaking along slowly. The jail was teeming with monsters, and it didnt take long before Song Jian encountered a group of Skeleton Soldiers. These soldiers glowed with multicolored light; three to five of them brandished long knives, followed by two to three archers, and one of the skeletons wielded a Bone Wand that flickered with red light. Warriors, archers, magesCits almost like a complete adventurers team Song Jian inwardly remarked. He had planned to circumvent this group of Skeleton Soldiers, but as he turned a corner, a green-tinged arrow struck his shoulder. Instantly, a greenish glow enveloped Song Jian from head to toe, but within the blink of an eye, the light vanished. A toxin attack? Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as he glanced toward the Skeleton Archer which radiated a green light. Each of these Skeleton Soldiers had different attributes. Based on the light they emitted, they varied from poison, fire, wind, ice, and others, making them very troublesome since even their normal attacks carried these elemental effects. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Turning around, Song Jian saw the group of Skeleton Soldiers charging straight at him. The Skeleton Archers kept drawing their bows and aiming at him, while the Skeleton Mage with the Bone Wand was rolling a fireball in its hands, mentally locking onto Song Jian himself. Theyre at least ten meters away from me, how did they detect me? Song Jian wondered, yet his hands didnt hesitate. With a thought, more than ten Spirit Swords materialized around him, flying towards the group of Skeleton Soldiers. At least two to three Spirit Swords danced up and down in front of each Skeleton Soldier, continuously slashing at them. As Song Jians strength increased, his mastery of the Thousand Swords Art improved gradually. He could now simultaneously control over ten Spirit Swords with ease, though for now, he couldnt yet command each sword to perform different sword techniques. These Skeleton Soldiers were merely sixty-level elite bosses. They could be quite troublesome for ordinary players due to their perfect vocational combination, but for Song Jian, it was only a matter of spending a bit more time. After several minutes, the fight ended, and the corridors floor was littered with shattered skeleton pieces. Each dead Skeleton Soldier burned with a flame of its unique color. Ding ling dang lang~ A series of pleasant loot drop sounds rang out. Around the corpses of the Skeleton Soldiers, a variety of items burst forth. Song Jian stepped forward to take a closer look. Most were materials and level 50 to 60 equipment; except for one silver piece, the rest were white and green quality items. For the current Song Jian, these items were at most worth a few hundred thousand Doomsday Coins and not worth his consideration. He casually picked up all the equipment. However, as Song Jian picked up the last item, he suddenly froze and looked more closely at what was in his hand. Purple, Purple Crystal? Song Jians face lit up with a surprised smile. To think that Purple Crystals would drop here directly was an unexpected delight. Unexpectedly, Purple Crystals could also drop from monsters, which instantaneously piqued Song Jians interest in the prisons creatures. You have to understand that Purple Crystals are not only more precious than Doomsday Coins as a currency but also allow one to absorb their energy to gain combat experience and level up. Song Jian estimated that in the future, when players reach a certain level, leveling up by hunting monsters would become exceedingly painful, and using Purple Crystals to level up would become the preferred method for players to increase their levels. However, Purple Crystals are extremely rare and hard to obtain, not much easier than hunting monsters. This place is not a prison, but a treasure trove! Song Jian thought to himself, as he weighed the Purple Crystal in his hand. He immediately dismissed the idea of finding the Cage of Evil right away, deciding instead to go on a killing spree here to earn a fortune in Purple Crystals, then use them to increase his own level, and quickly meet the third-tier combat power assessment standards! You have to understand that the levels of players had also risen by now, and most of them had completed the second-tier combat power assessment, just like him. Although in terms of strength, they were still far behind him, Song Jian always felt a sense of urgency. Now was the perfect opportunity to obtain a good amount of Purple Crystals to raise his own level. With that thought, Song Jian immediately summoned his battle pet, the Stoneman Gulu, a level hundred-plus Lord-level BOSS. Although Gulu couldnt sweep through enemies as he had in the Endless Road trials, it was still a very difficult task for the monsters here to kill Gulu. The eight-meter-tall Gulu, once summoned, stood like a small mountain, and walking caused a thunderous rumble, which could be heard from afar in the silent prison. Song Jian soon felt something converging towards him, and within no time, he saw a large, dense swarm of monsters rushing towards him. The monsters looked just like ratmen, standing only as high as Song Jians thigh root, with a slender tail behind them like a long whip, covered in gray fur. Truly ugly! Song Jian glanced at the monsters and immediately felt disgusted. Their faces were covered in large and small tumors, distorting their features. Some of the tumors were even oozing a milky white liquid, and a pungent, fishy smell hit him, making them seem as though they had suffered from radiation. Song Jian leaped lightly upon Gulus shoulder, wielding the Sky-breaking Sword. With a thought, numerous Spirit Swords floated around him. Under his control, hundreds of Spirit Swords started to rotate slowly around the Stoneman Gulu, and shortly, a Sword Qi tornado formed around Gulus body. Perspiration slowly beaded Song Jians forehead. Controlling so many Spirit Swords, his Mental Strength and Sword Qi Value drained rapidly like overflowing floodwaters. The Sword Qi Value decreased a bit more slowly due to its recovery speed, but his Mental Strength plummeted drastically. The monsters ignored the Sword Qi tornado, flinging themselves at Gulu like moths to a flame, and were torn to shreds by the Sword Qi tornado. The Sword Qi tornado acted like a defense; no matter how many monsters came, they couldnt breach that thin layer of defense, and soon, a rich smell of blood spread in all directions. Chapter 1209 - Chapter 1209 Chapter 1211 Legendary Fragments Chapter 1209: Chapter 1211: Legendary Fragments Chapter 1209: Chapter 1211: Legendary Fragments The din of battle grew louder and louder, and as more monsters kept appearing, sweat slowly began to bead on Song Jians forehead. His Mental Strength and Sword Qi Value were continuously dropping, and the Spirit Sword was being steadily destroyed. Some monsters had already broken through the defense of the Spirit Sword and attacked the stone golem Gulu. Damn it, how many monsters are imprisoned here, and why are there more and more Song Jian felt the urgency in his heart. He had already seen several Legendary Level BOSSes slowly making their way over. If he didnt come up with a plan soon, he feared he would have no choice but to hide in the Shattered Divine Realm. Clang Just then, a crisp sound of something dropping rang out. Song Jians spirits lifted as he looked toward the source of the sound. A chest emanating purple-golden light was glittering amidst a pile of Purple Crystals, particularly eye-catching in the darkness! A Legendary Level treasure chest, how is this possible? A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. He knew that only Legendary Level BOSSes and above could drop Legendary-quality chests, and even then, the drop rate was extremely low. It was said that Lord Level BOSSes might also have a chance to drop items of Legendary quality, but one could imagine that the likelihood was almost zero. If one was not the favored son of the game system, it would be practically impossible to obtain a Legendary-quality item from a Lord Level BOSS. Song Jian glanced over and realized that one of his Spirit Swords had triggered his innate ability Sword Saint, cleaving a Legendary Level BOSS in two and triggering instant death, which resulted in the BOSS dropping this Legendary-quality chest. Song Jian looked at the surrounding monsters, gritted his teeth, retracted his Thousand Swords Art, his Flame Light Wings fluttered behind him, and he flew straight toward the Legendary-quality chest. In the blink of an eye, Song Jian collected the Legendary-quality chest and the pile of Purple Crystals into his inventory. He cast Soul Wander and slipped through the monsters, taking cover in a shattered cage. Meanwhile, the stone golem Gulu continued to battle in place, unleashing endless Earth magic, blasting all approaching monsters into pieces. However, soon enough, it was covered in monsters, and stone chips began to fall from Gulus form. Although Gulus defense was strong and hard to break, it was overwhelmed by the sheer number of attackers. Eventually, Gulu was knocked to the ground. During battle, it was impossible to recall Gulu into the Pet Space. Song Jian glanced at Gulu, sighed softly, and turned to walk down another corridor. The sounds of Gulus battle grew fainter behind him, and before long, Song Jian received the message that Gulu had fallen in battle. Normal battle pets could be revived simply by paying a certain number of Doomsday Coins to a pet trainer, but Gulu was a Lord Level BOSS over level one hundred; reviving it would require completion of a revival quest and a large amount of Doomsday Coins and precious treasures. I was blinded by the Purple Crystals this time. Otherwise, Gulu wouldnt have died here! Song Jian thought to himself, checking the battle pet interface. Gulu was now in a fallen state, and their intimacy had also dropped by five points. Song Jian always maintained a high level of intimacy with his battle pets. Even the Black Dragon, no longer by his side, had an intimacy level over eighty points. After losing five points, Gulu was down to eighty-nine points, a long way from the fifty points at which it would betray him. With their target lost, the monsters began to slowly scatter. Song Jian took advantage of the monsters being drawn away by the battle and ran swiftly through the corridors, nearly opening up a third of the map for the mission. After circling around for a while, Song Jian returned to the previous battlefield. There was a large pile of rubble on the ground, along with many items glittering in different colors from the drops. Song Jian had had no chance to pick up all the spoils of battle earlier and could only come back to collect them once the monsters had all left. Lucky me, Ive struck it rich! A smile crept onto Song Jians lips. Among the loot, there were six or seven Dark Gold Quality items, along with quite a few shiny gold and silver quality equipment. Most of this equipment was level 50 or 60, which was perfect for the current player levels. After picking up all the spoils of war, Song Jian realized that he had collected more than a hundred Purple Crystals, enough to raise his level by two or three. No rush on leveling up, lets see whats inside that Legendary Quality chest first, Song Jian thought to himself as he took out the Legendary Quality box. The chests dropped by monsters were all unlocked. As Song Jian opened the chest, a purple-gold sparkling item fell out, and the chest turned into glittering light particles and slowly vanished. Song Jian picked up the item and was momentarily stunned. Demon Suppression Tower (Fragment), 1/3, Quality: Legendary; Item description: During the ancient battle, the Demon Suppression Tower was accidentally shattered in the fight between humans and the Ancient Desolate Abyss, and one of its fragments ended up here; you need to collect the other two fragments to form a complete Demon Suppression Tower! Item attributes: The owner of this fragment will have all their attributes increased by 60 points, deterrence against monsters increased by 30%, and damage received from monsters is reduced by 30%; this effect takes place as soon as its placed in the inventory! Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was actually a fragment of the Demon Suppression Tower! Song Jian had ventured into the Ancient Desolate Abyss partly in search of the Demon Suppression Tower, but despite the time spent, he had found no trace of it. Unexpectedly, he had now suddenly obtained information about the towerCit was incredibly surprising for Song Jian! As expected of a Legendary Quality item, even a single fragment has such powerful attributes. I cant imagine how formidable the complete Demon Suppression Tower will be once all three pieces are assembled! Excitement showed on Song Jians face as he looked at the properties of the Demon Suppression Tower (Fragment). As soon as he placed the fragment of the Demon Suppression Tower into his inventory, a faint purple aura spread out from beneath Song Jians feet, emanating in waves as if radiating from his body, forming a small purple halo at his feet! At the same time, a Deterrence effect appeared in Song Jians status bar; Deterrence (Passive): An aura skill with a range of 10 meters, causes a deterrent effect on monsters within range, reducing their critical hit rate by 30%, during battle monsters have a certain chance to flee, a certain chance to interrupt their casting, and a certain chance to trigger a confusion effect; The deterrence effect was indeed powerful, but it was most effective on monsters. After glancing at it, Song Jian didnt pay it much mind. In fact, the effect was more beneficial for melee professions, as Song Jian now belonged to a long-range attack profession. Any monster he could see would be killed before it could even get close to him, so many times the deterrence effect didnt have a chance to come into play, unless he encountered a situation like being surrounded again! Song Jian continued to navigate the dungeon map while inside the cell block. Soon, he heard a series of monstrous roars and the sound of something hitting against iron bars from the distance. Looks like Ive stumbled onto a big one! Song Jian thought, turning his head and stealthily moving towards the source of the monstrous roars. Chapter 1210 - Chapter 1210 Chapter 1212 Abyss Death Lord Chapter 1210: Chapter 1212: Abyss Death Lord Chapter 1210: Chapter 1212: Abyss Death Lord The monsters within the Dark Prison were numerous, and most of them had been inmates imprisoned there before, but due to a lack of supervision over a long period, the weaker monsters had all died gruesome deaths within their cages, while the powerful ones had broken free and roamed the prison as if it were their own monstrous playground. As Song Jian approached the source of the roaring, he noticed that there were fewer and fewer monsters around him. It seemed that the strength of this big creature was formidable, frightening all other monsters away from getting too close. With this in mind, Song Jian became even more vigilant. Continuing along a passage, Song Jian soon saw a red glow emanating from ahead, like lava slowly flowing. Just as Song Jian passed a cross junction in the corridor, he suddenly discovered a particularly frightening torture device in the center of the junction. It looked like a suit of human armor, made entirely of fine iron from head to toe, designed to seal a person inside. Simultaneously, the limbs of this armor were firmly attached to a cross, with fist-sized holes on its surface. At this moment, each hole had a sword inserted into it, some piercing right through the armor, with dark, brown stains spreading from the holes and trailing down to the ground. Song Jian believed that if he were to open this device, a creature would definitely be found inside! Why would there be such a torture device here? Song Jian frowned, knowing that this prison was the ultimate torture device for monsters; where every moment, they felt their Vitality being inexplicably drained. If the monster wasnt extraordinarily strong, it wouldnt take long before it was sucked dry into a mummy. There seemed to be no need for a torture device like the one before his eyes! Song Jian thought for a moment and then cleaved through the lock on the torture device with one strike of his sword, Click, and half of the armor fell off, revealing the situation inside. Indeed, a humanoid creature was securely fixed inside the armor. On the inner walls, many steel spikes about an inch long stuck out; once a person was imprisoned inside, these spikes would inevitably pierce into the body. At the same time, the swords that had been thrust from the outside had also pierced through the humanoid creature. Although it had died and turned into a mummy, the creatures face still bore the traces of the agony and struggle it had endured. The humanoid creature before his eyes was clearly not human; even though it had become a mummy, its body still retained many non-human traces. Song Jian lightly prodded the mummy with his Sky-breaking Sword, and as a result, the mummy, which lacked support, fell down like a pile of ashesCthe body already too decayed to be recognizable. A grayish-white soul drifted out from the ash remains of the body, a look of relief apparent on its face. It gave Song Jian a glance and pointed towards its own body, then slowly dissipated into the air. This torture device can actually imprison souls? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. This torture device not only inflicted physical torment on its prisoners but also imprisoned their souls. If Song Jian hadnt accidentally destroyed it, its likely that the creatures soul would have remained trapped inside forever, never finding release. Thinking about it, Song Jian felt a chill down his spine; there must be an immense hatred to confine a person within such a device. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Remembering that the soul had pointed to its body before finding release, Song Jian was struck with a thought and sifted through the decayed remains of the mummy. Soon enough, he found a purple gemstone among the ashes. This purple gemstone was completely clear and cylindrical. Unlike other smooth and polished gemstones, it had many facets like a diamond and even held a faint, cool chill when held in his hand. Is this a Soul Crystal? Song Jian examined the attributes of the item in his hand, his face revealing an unexpected expression. A Soul Crystal is a type of forging material that can enhance the success rate and mutation rate of equipment forging. It is also a special material for casting spells, needed by Mage-class professions when making Magical Puppets. The Soul Crystal in Song Jians hand was of an exceedingly high quality, almost comparable to an epic-level piece of equipment! Song Jian rubbed the Soul Crystal in his hands a couple of times, and a streak of dark gold light blossomed from within the crystal. This was a Dark Gold Quality Soul Crystal, definitely capable of creating a powerful Magical Puppet. This really is an unexpected joy! Song Jian thought to himself, his mind also starting to watch for similar torture devices in the passageways! Soon, Song Jian spotted in a metal cage ahead, a giant monster being held captive. The monster looked like an oversized beetle, its body covered in a thick layer of armor-like hard shell, dotted with spike-like protrusions. Its head was tiny, with two antenna as thick as fingers protruding from it, and these antennas would occasionally emit dazzling red light, reminiscent of red lightning. Underneath its body were eight limbs, arranged in two rows, supporting its massive frame! The monster continuously let out deafening roars from its mouth filled with sharp fangs, relentlessly tearing at the iron bars that imprisoned it! Sizzle~ Streams of blue electricity coursed over the iron bars, and periodically, crescent-shaped bolts of energy more than a foot long were triggered by its gnawing, striking its body. A level 100 domination-level BOSS, Abyssal Death Lord? Song Jian squinted his eyes, carefully examining the attributes of the gigantic monster. Upon releasing the Eye of Insight, as expected, it drew the enmity of the Abyssal Death Lord. The Abyssal Lord, which was originally tearing at the bars, abruptly turned around and roared non-stop in Song Jians direction, its vast body charging at the bars like a tank. Boom~ A thunderous crash rang out as a massive current zapped the Abyssal Death Lord from the bars, blasting it away, and the toppled Death Lord seemed to fall into unconsciousness, lying motionless on the ground. It took a good while before its antennae twitched slightly, and it managed to get up from the ground. The stunned Death Lord, apparently forgetting its hatred for Song Jian, slowly got up, shaking its head while its body staggered. That previous collision seemed to have dealt it considerable damage. The Death Lord, now awake, continued to brush against the surrounding bars, with electricity continuously releasing from them. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly; this Death Lord seemed to be consciously draining the electrical energy of the bars. Just then, a mosquito-like voice suddenly rang out by Song Jians ear, Could you lend me a little assistance, my friend? As the voice echoed, Song Jians quest log also suddenly underwent a change with the trial mission of the Demon Suppression Tower. System: You have found the Holy Light Priest Situ Kaiss in the Cage of Evil. Please help her escape from the Cage of Evil! Chapter 1211 - Chapter 1211 Chapter 1213 Charging Bullet Chapter 1211: Chapter 1213: Charging Bullet Chapter 1211: Chapter 1213: Charging Bullet Situ Kaiss? Song Jian froze for a moment. It was only when he saw the mission prompt that he realized the person transmitting the message to him was none other than the Divine Light Priest Situ Kaiss that the mission required. Where are you? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. I, Im right here in this cage thats flickering with electric light, together with this giant beetle! Situ Kaisss voice was soft and delicate, But could you please speak a bit softer? This giant beetle is very sensitive to noise, and its currently in a state of rage. Im unable to tame it Song Jian used the Concealment Necklace and cast the Stealth Skill. He then slowly circled around the large cage that was flickering with electric light. Before long, Song Jian saw a semi-transparent figure curled up in a dark corner of the cage, trying to make itself appear as small as possible. Is this the Holy Light Priest Situ Kaiss? Why does she look like a dwarf? Song Jian wondered somewhat strangely. The figure before him had cast a skill similar to a stealth skill. If it werent for Song Jians vertical eye, which had the ability to see through deception, it would have been very difficult to detect its presence. Sir, have you left? Situ Kaisss voice rang out again by Song Jians ear, sounding somewhat panicked. Song Jian slowly approached Situ Kaiss, with only a set of iron bars flickering with electric light separating them. I havent left! Song Jian said softly. Song Jians voice startled Situ Kaiss, causing her body to visibly shudder. She turned her head toward Song Jians direction but couldnt see anything. Sir, I can hear your voice, but I cant see you! Situ Kaiss said in a low voice. Ive cast the Stealth Skill, similar to being in stealth mode! Song Jian explained. Oh, I see. I have a similar ability, but I cant spot someone whos already in stealth mode! Situ Kaiss said with a tinge of regret. Only after getting close to Situ Kaiss did Song Jian realize that the person in front of him was indeed a dwarf priest who looked like a child of about twelve or thirteen years old. However, his body was burly and robust, and the outline of his muscles was clearly visible through his robe. Situ Kaiss, you can call me Song Jian. How can I help you get out of this cage? Song Jian raised his head to glance at the Abyssal Death Lord, which was still launching attacks at the cage, and asked in a low voice. This cage is connected to the core energy room. Its absolutely impossible to escape by exhausting the photoelectric energy! Although Situ Kaiss couldnt see Song Jian, she still explained in a low voice facing his direction, Fortunately, this place has been abandoned for a long time. The Watchers have either escaped, died, or turned into monsters. No one will care if the cage is damaged. The only way to leave is to destroy the cage, then I can get out! Situ Kaiss said with a grim look on her face, But, its clearly going to be more difficult than one might imagine! Although the Abyssal Death Lord had lost its senses, it was apparent that it also intended to escape from this place, constantly ramming into the iron bars of the cage and then being repelled by the powerful electric current time and again. Let me try to see if I can destroy the cage. Situ Kaiss, stay back! Song Jian, clutching the Sky-breaking Sword, said in a quiet voice. Dont even think about it! Situ Kaisss face changed dramatically, urgently stopping Song Jian, This cage is equipped with an adaptive retaliation setting. Once it is attacked, it will automatically counterattack, releasing Charging Bullets. The electric charge here exceeds one million volts. Once the Charging Bullets are triggered, each one is equivalent to a full-strength blow from a tier three Combat Power supreme boss! Are you talking about those crescent-shaped electric energy spheres surrounding the Death Lord? Song Jian pointed and asked. Exactly, those are the ones! Situ Kaiss nodded and continued, The Death Lord is part machine, part flesh. When hit by Charging Bullets, the damage it takes is increased by 20%. With its strength, it would be hard to last long under the barrage of Charging Bullets. But to break the Cage of Evil, we must harness its power Song Jian was taken aback and asked, What should we do then? Do I need to do something? I hope you can infuriate it, make it completely lose its mind. That way, the mechanical part of the Death Lord will take over. It can automatically analyze the power grid of the Cage of Evil and find a weak spot Situ Kaiss explained. Infuriate it? Song Jian turned his head to look at the Death Lord, which was acting like a mad bull, repeatedly thrown back by the electric grid, drenched in blood, and even revealing bones that shimmered with metallic luster, yet still desperately trying to escape. He thought to himself, Its already this mad; how can I make it even angrier? Inside this prison is a torture device known as the Blood Rack of Agony! It contains bound souls, Situ Kaiss went on to say, All you need to do is find such a device, destroy it, freeing the soul within, and it will leave you a high-quality Soul Crystal. For the Death Lord, thats an irresistible lure. You can start by finding a Soul CrystalCit will drive the Death Lord even madder! Soul Crystal? Song Jians mind raced. He quickly took a purple crystal from his bag and said to Situ Kaiss, Is this what youre talking about? Oh my god, put it away quickly! Situ Kaiss suddenly shrieked in alarm. Just then, the Death Lord, which had been furiously ramming its body against the cage, suddenly twisted its head around, its eyes flaming red as it stared at the Soul Crystal in Song Jians hand. It let out a hoarse bellow, and its whole body swollen to twice its size, resembling a heavy-duty tank as it thundered towards Song Jians location. Situ Kaiss just screamed once before scrambling away towards the distance, her face full of fear. The Death Lord forcefully slammed into the iron bars closest to Song Jian, and immediately a dazzling white light burst from the bars, shooting Charging Bullets in all directions. Most of the Charging Bullets hit the Death Lord. Song Jian, being too close, was also hit by several, and was sent flying away. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Charging Bullets, though small, were formidable. The blow directly struck off over eight thousand of Song Jians Vitality Points. If it had been an ordinary player of level fifty or sixty, that hit could have killed them on the spot! Although Song Jian was only level sixty-two, his magical resistance had accumulated to a staggering level that would dumbfound the average player. Even so, after taking a few hits from the Charging Bullets, he lost nearly two-thirds of his Vitality Points. If I use the Sky-breaking Sword to attack and damage these bars, will the triggered Charging Bullets instantly kill me? Song Jian watched as dozens of Charging Bullets brutally bombarded the Death Lord, suddenly feeling a wave of fear. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1212 - Chapter 1212 Chapter 1214 The Array Chapter 1212: Chapter 1214: The Array Chapter 1212: Chapter 1214: The Array The Cage of Evils iron bars triggered the Charging Bullets, which boast high movement speed and auto-tracking features. However, during the tracking process, these bullets could be attracted by other creatures, bringing trouble to those creatures that come too close. If Song Jian had not heeded Situ Kaisss advice and used the Thousand Swords Art to attack and destroy the Cage of Evil, he could have been easily killed on the spot by the triggered Charging Bullets if he was too close. Although Song Jian possessed Deaths Bane, a passive skill that could resurrect him automatically, he had no desire to experience what it felt like after death. When the Death Lord saw Song Jian get blown away, the distance between him and the Soul Crystal in his hands grew even further, which infuriated him even more. Hit by dozens of Charging Bullets and sent flying like an empty sack, the Death Lord relentlessly got up from the ground once more and continued to charge towards the iron bars. This Death Lord wasnt a real flesh-and-blood body, nor was it a mechanical creation, but rather a monster that was a hybrid of flesh and machine merged into one. Such a monster was definitely not a natural occurrence; it must have been created by someone. Song Jians suspicious gaze fell on Situ Kaiss. This dwarven Holy Light Priest had been in a cage with the Death Lord since the beginning. To say that he had no connection to it, Song Jian would find hard to believe. But this dwarven Holy Light Priest was only just over level seventy; how could he have the ability to create such a fearsome monster? And being confined, how did he manage to find the materials to create it? Song Jian opened his task pane and once again carefully reviewed the task details. Besides rescuing the Holy Light Priest Situ Kaiss from the Cage of Evil, there was no additional description in the task content. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, shook his head, and ultimately decided to continue helping Situ Kaiss, to rescue him from the cage. What would happen after the rescue could be addressed later. With Situ Kaisss strength, he wasnt significant enough to warrant much attention from Song Jian. You actually, actually obtained a high-quality Soul Crystal. My god, you should have told me earlier! Situ Kaiss hid again in a dark corner far from the Death Lord and complained to Song Jian. Song Jian glanced at the Soul Crystal in his hand and asked, What should I do now, how can I use this Soul Crystal to enrage it? Youve already enraged it! Situ Kaiss said, Hold it in your hand, let it sense the presence of the Soul Crystal, and it will soon lose its mind! Song Jian nodded, but this time he did not approach the iron bars. His previous position was now occupied by the Charging Bullets. The Death Lord kept striking the iron bars, and countless Charging Bullets, like light elves, roamed around after being triggered. As soon as the Death Lord approached, they would swarm over like sharks smelling blood. The exoskeleton on the surface of the Death Lords body now had visible cracks, and some areas had even been pierced by the Charging Bullets, revealing purple-red flesh and a metal skeleton that glinted with a silvery-white light beneath. Boom~ Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With another collision, the entire Cage of Evil trembled slightly, and Song Jian even felt the ground shaking! Just like that, just like that Excitement flickered in Situ Kaisss eyes, her face flushed, her body trembling faintly, tensing involuntarily, fists clenched, her right hands fingernails even digging deep into her flesh without realizing, as she hid in the corner. Yet her eyes remained fixed on the Death Lord, muttering to herself, A being without a complete soul cant resist the temptation of the Soul Crystal. This desire is encoded within its flesh and genes, a deep craving for evolution, and its only this extreme yearning for evolution that can make it let down all mental defenses and allow the neural network to break through the last limit, fully taking over its entire body Boom~ Another hit, this time the Death Lord rammed one side of its body against the iron bars, its shells spikes all snapped, emanating a brittle cracking sound, along with a strong burning odor spreading out. Situ Kaisss eyes showed a hint of pain, knowing that such damage to the flesh would significantly weaken the Death Lords strength, but to stimulate its full potential locked within its flesh for the neural network to take over, this was an essential step! Song Jian, holding the Soul Crystal, watched as the Death Lord slammed against the iron bars over and over, its Vitality Points dropping rapidly at a visible rate, such behavior was akin to suicide! Finally, after countless impacts, the iron bars crackling with lightning finally gave a creaking sound of being overburdened. Several iron pillars as thick as arms, flickering with electricity, began to visibly bend. Song Jian squinted his eyes, noting the dense silver runes that started appearing on the surfaces of the bending iron pillars. These runes were all magical symbols, which when combined, could form one or several powerful magic arrays. These magical symbols are incomplete, part of a larger magic array, originally hidden within the iron bars, but now revealed due to the damage, Song Jian thought to himself while closely examining the symbols. Hahaha, good, good, the Eternal Magic Array has been damaged. Keep going, continue, break it open completely, only by destroying this prison magic array can you shatter your final mental defenses The red glow in Situ Kaisss eyes grew more intense. If one got closer, they could see hair-thin blood vessels wriggling like snakes across the surface of his eyes, and slowly, wisps of black aura began to emanate from his body. If Song Jian could see Situ Kaiss at this moment, he would recognize that Situ Kaiss had been tainted by the Abysss aura, his eventual fate being transformation into an abyssal creature, but at that moment Song Jians full attention was on the Death Lord. He watched in amazement as it relentlessly rammed the cage, heedless of its own life. The Death Lords shell was mostly stripped away, sections of its purple-red flesh were burnt to a char by the electricity, clinging to the silver skeleton. If it were an ordinary creature, even one with the tenacity of a peak Academy specimen, injuries this severe would likely prevent it from even standing, but this Death Lord seemed unfazed, continuously battering the iron bars, flung back repeatedly by Charging Bullets, apparently unconcerned with its own survival. Song Jian had seen many creatures fight fearlessly to the death, but one as relentless and brutal as this was a first for him. Just then, a crisp snapping sound rang in Song Jians ears. Suddenly, the electricity throughout the Cage of Evil surged, bursting into a blinding white light. Chapter 1213 - Chapter 1213 Chapter 1215 Choice Chapter 1213: Chapter 1215: Choice Chapter 1213: Chapter 1215: Choice Countless electric plasma flowed over the iron bars of the cage, turning the entire cage into a thunderous domain, with occasional currents being excited out like tentacles, striking the surrounding iron bars and exploding into dazzling sparks. Such terrifying power had long since caused all the creatures within hundreds of meters to flee, leaving only Song Jian, the dwarf Holy Light Priest Situ Kaiss, and the Abyssal Death Lord that was still incessantly slamming against the cage bars! Its starting, its starting Situ Kaiss muttered nervously, staring intently at the Death Lord entwined with countless strands of electric plasma, her fists clenched so tightly that she didnt even notice her nails had pierced her skin and drawn blood. Now the Death Lord was no longer being repelled by the charging bullets but was enveloped in a mass of electric plasma, its entire body completely out of control, its insides and outsides coursing with blindingly bright electric plasma. Song Jian was astonished to see the enormous body of the Death Lord starting to float slowly, lifted by the countless strands of plasma enveloping it. Given that the weight of the Abyssal Death Lord must have exceeded fifty tons, such a heavy body could only have been lifted by heavy-duty cranes, but now it was being propped up by plasma and floating in the air, which looked very strange. Boom, boom, boom, boom~ Just then, the entire Cage of Evil exploded violently, with the solid iron bars instantly blasted away leaving behind a circle of bottomless trenches. The electric plasma completely vanished in the explosion, and the Death Lord crashed down from the sky, thundering to the ground and creating a massive crater. Hahahaha, I did it, I succeeded! Situ Kaiss laughed wildly, her hands raised high, completely indifferent to the blood from her palms slowly trailing down her wrists. At this moment, Situ Kaiss had emerged from her invisible state, dressed in a grey-and-white robe, with an excited look on her face and her eyes shining with a dazzling crimson light. Song Jian glanced at Situ Kaiss, frowned, and started to look at her up and down involuntarily. When Song Jians gaze landed on Situ Kaisss arms and saw the dark purple blood, looking like twisted little snakes crawling down her arms, he couldnt help but sigh inwardly. Situ Kaiss had been in this prison for too long, and it was filled with creatures from the ancient Abyss, its presence pervading every corner of this prison. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Staying in such an Abyssal environment for a long time, Situ Kaiss had gradually became tainted with the Abyssal aura; her body had already started to transform towards that of an Abyssal creature. I just dont know if Situ Kaiss is aware that she has become one of the Abyssal Clan Song Jian thought to himself. The appearance of the Abyssal Clan varied widely, with most of them being transformed from creatures of other races. Its simple to identify an Abyssal creature; one only has to check if their bodies contain the Abyssal aura, which is the only commonality among all Abyssal creatures! Song Jian looked at the wisps and strands of black aura emanating from the surface of Situ Kaisss body, heaved a sigh, and took his gaze back to keep watching the Death Lord. The Death Lord now looked like a wreck, most of its carapace and flesh gone, leaving only a silver-white skeleton. Song Jian saw that within the Death Lords body, bolts of electricity kept flickering, with silver threads flowing incessantly inside, working to repair the inner organs of the Death Lord. These silver threads, seeming like flowing water, at times tangled together and at other times split into countless even finer threads that probed into the body of the Death Lord. From outward appearances, the Death Lord seemed already dead, with only a thin layer of Vitality Points remaining, signifying a near-death state. Even if left unattended, he would ultimately die. But Song Jian could feel an odd life force emanating from the Death Lords body, and moreover, this strange life force was slowly growing stronger! This life force was unlike that which other living beings emitted. To Song Jian, there always seemed to be a cold, metallic feeling woven within this eerie life force. In the trial tower within Scorching Gorge, that artificial intelligence that controlled the tower, I sensed the exact same kind of life force emanating from it! Song Jians expression turned ugly. This kind of intelligence, which far surpassed that of the current era, always gave Song Jian a very dangerous feeling. Song Jian would not forget how, after he escorted the AI out of Scorching Gorge, it immediately took control of all of Fengming Citys electronic defense systems! Song Jian believed that, given more time, the entire Fengming City might have fallen into its hands! This was why he would rather install more defense mechanisms in the City of Hope that were full of ancient styles than use more conventional electronic defenses. Opening the mission panel, Song Jian saw that the stage of the Demon Suppression Tower mission to rescue the Holy Light Priest Situ Kaiss had been completed. But oddly, the mission didnt continue; after completing that stage, the next stage of the mission should have appeared. Instead, the word Completed simply appeared after the rescue mission! Song Jian found it strange and stared at the mission panel for a while longer before closing it reluctantly. At that moment, Situ Kaiss had walked up to the Death Lord, reaching out to touch its body, her fingers gently caressing the Death Lords cold flesh as if she were caressing the body of a beloved girl. Such a perfect creation! Situ Kaiss said with glowing eyes, Its just a pity, when I modified it, it was already a corpse that had been dead for who knows how many years. Otherwise, it could have become even more perfect! Looking at the infatuated expression on Situ Kaisss face, Song Jian suddenly felt a chill run through him! Young man, thank you for rescuing me from the Cage of Evil! Situ Kaiss suddenly turned around with a big smile on her face and said to Song Jian, Now, I need your help. Can you give me that Soul Crystal you have? I need it right now! No sooner had Situ Kaiss finished speaking than a notification sounded in Song Jians mission panel. He opened it to see that the content of the Demon Suppression Tower Trial mission had changed. A choice? Song Jian frowned as he read the mission requirements. This stage of the mission required Song Jian to make a choice on whether to give the Soul Crystal to Situ Kaiss. If he gave it to her, he would gain the friendship of Situ Kaiss, and there was also a certain chance to obtain the blueprints for the mechanical flesh golem. If he refused, he might become an enemy of Situ Kaiss, but it would trigger the next step in the mission. Chapter 1214 - Chapter 1214 Chapter 1216 Soul Crystal Chapter 1214: Chapter 1216: Soul Crystal Chapter 1214: Chapter 1216: Soul Crystal Looking at the task details, Song Jian fell into deep thought. It seemed to be an open-ended task reward. If he chose to hand over the Soul Crystal to Situ Kaiss, the task would probably end there, and the reward would be Situ Kaisss NPC friendship. The task description mentioned a certain chance of obtaining the Mechanical Flesh Puppet Beast blueprints, but Song Jian estimated that getting them directly would be very difficult. The key issue was his renown with Situ Kaiss. By handing over the Soul Crystal to him, he could initiate a personal renown system with him. Afterwards, he could accept some other side quests from Situ Kaiss to increase their mutual renown. Once their renown reached a certain level, he would be able to purchase or obtain the Mechanical Flesh Puppet Beast blueprints through other means. Looking at the Death Lord standing quietly above Situ Kaiss, covered in indistinct flesh, Song Jian was certain that the blueprints for creating a Mechanical Flesh Puppet Beast were definitely of Legendary quality. Such a powerful Puppet Beast, just having one would certainly give a huge advantage in the game world! Song Jian stared at the Death Lord and thought, The most terrifying thing is, if I have the blueprints to create it, such fearsome beings could be mass-produced Just imagining hundreds of Death Lords charging together, such a formidable force would even make King Level monsters retreat! After pondering for a while, Song Jian looked at the other choice. Clearly, if he chose to refuse, the task would continue, and the rewards would accumulate further. However, the subsequent task content was bound to become increasingly difficult! Song Jian scrutinized the Death Lord, thinking to himself, If I refuse, Ill probably become direct enemies with Situ Kaiss. Theres even a possibility that hell try to snatch the Soul Crystal from me Glancing at Situ Kaiss, even though the dwarfs face was still full of smiles, Song Jian could clearly sense that his patience was gradually wearing thin. Having thought for a long time, Song Jian finally made his decision! Im sorry, Situ Kaiss, I cannot hand over the Soul Crystal to you, Song Jian said, shaking his head. At this point, Situ Kaiss had become an Abyssal creature. If the Soul Crystal was handed to him, then the Mechanical Flesh Puppet Beast, the Death Lord, would become even stronger and more perfect, which would enhance the power of Abyssal Hell. Thinking about swarms of Mechanical Flesh Puppet Beasts charging towards human cities made Song Jian shudder! At the moment Song Jian made his choice, an alarm went off in the task bar, warning him to maintain a safe distance from Situ Kaiss! Hearing Song Jians refusal to hand over the Soul Crystal, the dwarf Situ Kaisss expression immediately darkened, and his eyes became fierce. The Abyssal aura around him intensified, and even above his head, a devilish skull took shape, baring its teeth and clawing menacingly at Song Jian. Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword, watching Situ Kaiss with vigilant eyes, readying himself for battle. As if sensing its masters mood, the previously motionless Death Lord suddenly came to life. Clink clank clink clank went the mechanical frictions from within its body. Its mouth, full of sharp teeth, opened wide, and a mechanical tongue, resembling that of a snake, slithered out, emitting a low growl towards Song Jian! I regret that youve made such a choice, Situ Kaiss said in a cold tone, his eyes filled with disappointment. However, he did not immediately attack, but instead slowly retreated. Song Jian saw that his and Situ Kaisss reputation values were rapidly declining, having fallen from friendly to indifferent and even starting to slide toward hostility! But ultimately, the reputation value between the two of them halted at the lowest end of indifference. Situ Kaiss sized up Song Jian, also assessing his combat power in her mind, and clearly, Song Jians strength made Situ Kaiss not immediately choose to be hostile! Theres more than one Soul Crystal in this prison, and I hope we can still be friends, Situ Kaiss said before she slowly backed away and then turned to walk down another corridor of the Dark Prison, with the Death Lord closely following behind her like a loyal servant! Whew, this mechanical flesh-and-blood Puppet Beast puts so much pressure on someone, I hope I dont encounter it again! exclaimed Song Jian, shaking his head. The strength of the mechanical flesh-and-blood Puppet Beast created by Situ Kaiss had reached the very peak of Legendary Level. If it truly obtained a Soul Crystal and became more perfect, the final strength of the Puppet Beast might break through to King Level! The combat power of King Level monsters is actually about the same as players at Legendary Level. Players, after passing the third tier combat power assessment, have to choose a path to stick to and keep refining themselves if they hope to advance to Legendary Level. While there is a gap between first tier, second tier, and third tier combat power, its not as huge as one might imagine. If a players evaluation in the first and second tier combat power assessments is high, in reality, a player with second tier combat power isnt that much different in strength from a player who only received an average evaluation in the third tier combat power assessment! However, the gap between third tier combat power and Legendary combat power is like the difference between heaven and the Abyss! The gaps between first, second, and third tier combat powers are quantitative, but the gap between third tier combat power and Legendary combat power is qualitative! Even if Song Jians strength was formidable, capable of solo killing Legendary Level BOSSes, in front of a King Level BOSS, it didnt amount to much. Sometimes, King Level BOSSes that have survived for a very long time have their own territories, and players might be killed by other monsters within the territory of a King Level BOSS before they even get a chance to see it! I really dont know how this Death Lord was made. If it truly advances to King Level, it might be even three times stronger than a regular King Level BOSS! thought Song Jian inwardly. Just then, the content in his quest log suddenly changed! System: The content of the quest Demon Suppression Tower Trial has changedCyou must prevent Abyss Priest Situ Kaiss from obtaining the Soul Crystals! There are a total of three Soul Crystals in the Dark Prison, and you must obtain these three Soul Crystals before her, otherwise the quest will fail, and all previously accumulated quest rewards will be wiped clean! Afterward, two locations on the quest map began glowing; these were the locations where the Soul Crystals were stored. Song Jian had to reach these places first and obtain the Soul Crystals! Ah~ Song Jian couldnt help but roar out, as this was forcing him into a rivalry with Situ Kaiss! Moreover, it could also be gathered from the content of the quest that while Situ Kaiss had been a Holy Light Priest before, she had now become an Abyss Priest! This was clearly the rhythm of having turned to the dark side! With time pressing, after releasing his shout, Song Jian still obediently ran towards the quest location closest to him. He didnt want to confront Situ Kaiss just yet and had to get the two Soul Crystals before her. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1215 - Chapter 1215 Chapter 1217 Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast Chapter 1215: Chapter 1217: Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast Chapter 1215: Chapter 1217: Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast Guided by the hints on the task map, Song Jian moved quickly and soon secured the second Soul Crystal. It was another torture device similar to the previous one, where destroying the device would free the prisoners soul trapped inside, thereby yielding a high-quality Soul Crystal. Just one left! Song Jian thought to himself. At that moment, he could hear the roar of monsters nearby, along with the flashes of magic casting its luminescence. The Death Lord, now a mechanized flesh-and-blood Puppet Beast, made a lot of noise during combat. Even from a great distance, Song Jian could sense it and felt somewhat relieved. He was lucky to have arrived earlier; otherwise, he might have run directly into the Dwarf Priest, Situ Kaiss. The Dwarf Priest had now fallen and became an Abyss Priest. Although she couldnt use many of the holy light abilities, an Abyss Priest possessed many powerful offensive skills, and along with the Death Priest and the Shadow Priest, they were dubbed the three most terrifying priest classes. Fortunately, Situ Kaiss did not have the exact locations of the remaining two Soul Crystals. She had to search through the entire Dark Prison slowly, which greatly benefited Song Jian. After obtaining the second Soul Crystal, Song Jian retreated from the direction of the battle noises and headed towards the location of the third and final Soul Crystal. Along the way, Song Jian kept his Stealth Skill active to avoid battling the monsters in the prison. These monsters had not tasted fresh flesh for hundreds of years and would fight to the death if they detected Song Jians presence. Moreover, once a battle commenced, the number of monsters would continue to increase, making it difficult to escape. Upon reaching the third Soul Crystal location indicated by the task map, Song Jian looked around but did not find the torture device. Instead, he found a boss creature of dominion-level locked in a cage. This boss resembled a giant lizard, its body covered with Dark Gold scales, looking somewhat like the evil dragons of Western legends. At that moment, the creature was sound asleep, and on its forehead shone a purple crystal with a faint glow. Song Jians eyes flickered, and immediately the attributes of the sleeping creature appeared before him. Embedded on its forehead, the crystal was the very item Song Jian was searching for, the Soul Crystal. A Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast, with the Soul Crystal actually set into its forehead? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. Soul Crystals were considered man-made treasures, but now it seemed to be part of a creatures body, prompting thoughts about what kind of story had unfolded. For a moment, Song Jian felt this was a tricky situation. To obtain the last Soul Crystal, he would probably have to fight this immense creature. Time was of the essence, and Situ Kaiss might have noticed that the second Soul Crystal had been taken and could appear at any moment. If she found Song Jian, they would inevitably clash over the Soul Crystal. Standing in front of the cage, Song Jian stared at the Soul Crystal on the creatures forehead, hesitating. Just then, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beasts nostrils fluttered, and its eyes suddenly shot open, revealing a terrifying glint within its Dark Gold pupils. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Roar, roar An ear-splitting roar erupted from the creatures mouth. The previously prone beast suddenly stood up, spreading its flesh wings, which made its figure even more massive. Although it couldnt see Song Jian, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast sensed his presence. Its Dark Gold eyes flashed with a bloody glow. It immediately opened its mouth wide and spewed a Dragon Breath, characteristic of the Dragon Clan, from the cage. Like a flamethrower spraying scorching Dragon Breath in a 120-degree arc, even though it didnt know Song Jians exact location, it could still determine the rough direction he was in. Glorious golden flames instantly engulfed the iron bars of the cage. As the bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast opened its huge mouth, Song Jian had already alertly backed away five or six meters. The creature before him was about the same size as the Black Dragon, and the action it took while spewing Dragon Breath was identical to that of the Black Dragon. The Dragon Lizard Beast, already a level one-hundred dominating boss, wielded a Dragon Breath far more formidable than the Black Dragon, who only had the strength of a level-fifty-something lord. In just a moment, the surrounding iron bars had turned red-hot, radiating high temperatures. Yet, what surprised Song Jian was that the temperature, which easily reached several thousand degrees, would normally melt ordinary steel into molten iron, but the iron bars in front of him showed no sign of softening. Moreover, the red-hot glow quickly cooled down within a few seconds, reverting to black. This rate of cooling was definitely not normal! It looks like these prison bars also have a magical array! thought Song Jian to himself. Each cell within this Dark Prison was equipped with a corresponding array, tailored to the creature it contained. For the immensely powerful Abyss Death Lord, the cage that confined it had an array that could counter-attack automatically, releasing Charging Bullets and an Everlasting Array to maintain the cells integrity. The cage before him definitely had a fire-resistant array of some sort. Otherwise, it would not have remained intact under the blistering Dragon Breath. The monsters that had escaped from their cages had done so only after the corresponding restraining arrays had failed, allowing them to break free. Such a sturdy cage not only prevented the Dragon Lizard Beast from getting out but also stopped Song Jian from getting in, making it impossible for him to remove the Soul Crystal from its forehead. What a pity, the Key of Oblivion has already been used up. Otherwise, I could have opened the cage from the outside! Song Jian looked at the tightly closed cage door and felt a tinge of regret. As Song Jian was thinking of a solution, he suddenly heard a series of heavy footsteps coming from a distance. He instantly frowned and hid in a dark corner. Soon, a massive figure appeared before Song Jian. The nearly recovered Death Lord was carrying the Abyss Dwarf Priest Situ Kaiss and slowly walked over. What a creature with a unique bloodline! exclaimed Situ Kaiss, her face full of wonder. Having completely turned into an Abyssal creature, Situ Kaiss began to show black, fine scale patterns on her body, and strange patterns also emerged on her cheeks. She controlled the Death Lord, slowly approaching the cage of the bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast, observing the creature carefully. The Dragon Lizard Beast, sensing Song Jians presence, was pacing restlessly within its cell. However, Situ Kaiss did not suspect anything, thinking it was her arrival that caused the creatures agitation. Its a shame. If I had encountered you before the Death Lord, perhaps I could have created an even more powerful mechanical flesh golem! Situ Kaiss said with some regret, But its not a big deal. To create a mechanical flesh golem, I only need your strong body; whether youre alive or not doesnt matter. Having said that, Situ Kaiss jumped off the Death Lord, pointed at the cage of the bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast, and gave the order, Destroy this cage, kill the creature inside! Chapter 1216 - Chapter 1216 Chapter 1218 Battle Chapter 1216: Chapter 1218: Battle Chapter 1216: Chapter 1218: Battle The Death Lord had completely lost his consciousness; the moment the thunder magic array had fully erupted, its self-awareness was obliterated by the lightning! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The current Abyss Death Lord was under the mechanical control of the dwarf priest, Situ Kaiss, reduced to his mechanical flesh-and-blood Puppet Beast. As a result, it obeyed Situ Kaisss commands without question, not hesitating even if ordered to commit suicide. However, the Death Lord looked somewhat stiff at the moment, as Situ Kaiss had not granted full access. All its movements had to be commanded by Situ Kaiss. The giant Death Lord charged toward the cage imprisoning the bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast. Its heavy body lumbered like a heavy armored vehicle, causing the ground to tremble slightly. With a thunderous crash, the Death Lord slammed into the cage, whereupon countless silver Magic Runes appeared on the surface of the iron bars. These were Permanent Runes, designed to enhance the cages defense against such impacts to prevent its destruction. But the Death Lord, now a mechanical flesh-and-blood Puppet Beast, had fully unleashed the potential of its fleshy body and had no awareness of protecting itself. Though it had not achieved perfection through the Soul Crystals evolution, its strength was even greater than its previous fleshly form, reaching the limit that the Permanent Runes could withstand. This caused the runes to appear on the surface of the bars. The recently regenerated flesh of the Death Lord was severely damaged by the powerful impact once again, and Situ Kaiss, seemingly indifferent, issued another command to continue the assault. Seeing the Death Lord recklessly ramming the cage, a hint of confusion appeared in the eyes of the bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast; it couldnt understand why the Death Lord would so disregard its own safety to destroy the cage that held it. Boom, boom, boom The relentless attacks finally reached the limit of the Permanent Runes. The iron bars noticeably bent, and the effect of the Permanent Runes began to weaken as the Magic Runes were damaged. Because the Permanent Runes and the Fire-heating Runes in this cage were combined to form a complete magic array, when the Permanent Runes were damaged, the stability of the entire magic array was compromised, causing the Fire-heating Runes to start crumbling as well. The Dragon Lizard Beast, highly sensitive to the fire element, displayed an excited gleam in its eyes. It sensed the weakening effect of the Fire-heating Runes in the cage and stared intently at the bent section, continuously spitting out sparks. Taking a deep breath, it aimed at the bent area and exhaled a scorching Dragon Breath, while the Death Lord, unfazed by the Dragon Breath, did not stop its attack, rigorously carrying out Situ Kaisss orders to keep pounding the iron bars. In less than two seconds, the iron bars turned red hot, appearing even to melt. At that moment, the Death Lord slammed into the glowing red bars, breaking a hole through them! The bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast, seeing the Death Lord break through, did not stop its fire breath. Instead, it intensified the force of the Dragon Breath. Instantly, the surface of the Death Lords body, which only covered a thin layer of flesh, was burnt to a crisp by the high temperature. Yet, the Death Lord felt no pain. Even as all its flesh turned to charcoal, it did not stop its relentless charges! Damn it, stop, fall back, fall back! Situ Kaiss bellowed with furrowed brows: Activate the autonomous adaptation system, you idiot! Situ Kaiss also controlled a mechanical flesh Puppet Beast for the first time, and did not delegate control authority to the mechanical brain. Clearly, such a method of control would cause significant damage to the Puppet Beast if an accident occurred! The moment after Situ Kaiss issued her command, the eyes of Death Lord glowed with a hint of crimson vitality, it flipped to the side, and its massive body rolled over. After covering about ten meters, the Death Lord stood up again, shaking all parts of its body to shake off the charred flesh and completely revealed a silver carapaced beetle with mechanical bones and armor. Previously, the Death Lord seemed very clumsy, but now, it felt as though it had come to life, becoming very agile. Damn, I should have activated this mode earlier! Situ Kaisss face turned ashen as a tinge of regret surged through her heart. Besides its immense strength, the Death Lord also possessed powerful magical abilities, such as acid splashing, thorn impacts, and summoning death beetlesCall of these abilities were stored within the flesh of the Death Lord. A Death Lord with an all-metal construction couldnt use these spells. This was why Situ Kaiss had created the Death Lord as a mechanical flesh Puppet Beast! Having lost all flesh, the Death Lord retained only its formidable physical attack power but lost the ability to cast spells, which significantly reduced its combat power! In the crimson eyes of Death Lord, the enemy had already been locked onCthe Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast. Rows of information cascaded like a waterfall through its vision: system self-check, enemy combat power assessment, battle simulation, and odds of victory prediction. All modules loaded continuously, causing the Death Lords movements to experience a brief pause. In the meantime, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast began to charge towards the breach in the cage. With its strong body, it easily enlarged the hole, and its thick scales provided perfect protection from the iron cage. The Dragon Lizard Beast, having escaped from the cage, immediately targeted the dwarf priest Situ Kaiss as its attack objective and charged straight at him. Abyssal Displacement! Situ Kaiss whispered sharply, and her figure suddenly blurred, leaving behind a vague afterimage that the Dragon Lizard Beast passed through! Quickly, Situ Kaisss figure reappeared atop the head of the Death Lord! After stabilizing herself, she released a series of Abyss spells towards the Dragon Lizard Beast. At that point, the Death Lord, having loaded all its templates, let out a low roar and charged towards the Dragon Lizard Beast with its all-metal body. The two massive bodies wrestled together, while Situ Kaiss hid in the distance, continuously launching ranged attacks at the Dragon Lizard Beast! Situ Kaiss, who had lost her equipment, experienced a sharp decline in strength. Furthermore, having only recently become an Abyss Priest, she was unfamiliar with many Abyss spells. Even with the Death Lords assistance, they were unable to completely overwhelm the Dragon Lizard Beast that had just broken out of the cage for the time being. The battle came to a stalemate, and Song Jian, hiding on the side, waited patiently like an experienced hunter, waiting for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow! Chapter 1217 - Chapter 1217 Chapter 1219 Self-Destruction Chapter 1217: Chapter 1219: Self-Destruction Chapter 1217: Chapter 1219: Self-Destruction The Abyssal Death Lord and the Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast, both among the more powerful Overlord-class BOSSes, rarely clashed under normal circumstances. Even when they encountered each other, they would usually stay rational and take a step back from fight. However, now these two massive creatures were ferociously battling each other. The shockwaves from their combat even spread over ten meters away, causing some already damaged cages to simply crumble upon being touched by the residual force, leveling them to the ground. The Death Lord had lost its ability to cast magic, while the most formidable blood magic of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast was completely ineffective against the fully mechanized Death Lord. The two monstrous beasts, each over five meters in size, could only resort to the most primitive way of fighting. Although the commotion was intense, their actual attack power was not as great as imagined. Situ Kaiss had an unsightly expression as she stood to the side, intently watching the Death Lords battle. She suddenly realized that pure mechanical creations were very limited in their combat methods and werent as powerful as she had anticipated. I must obtain the Soul Crystal to grant it a flesh and blood body and restore its ability to cast magic! Situ Kaiss fixated on the purple crystal on the Dragon Lizard Beasts forehead, thinking to herself. Boom! The Death Lord was once again hit by the Dragon Lizard Beasts tail and sent flying. Then, the Dragon Lizard Beast suddenly opened its wide mouth, a scorching golden Dragon Breath beginning to form inside. Situ Kaisss face changed dramatically, and she hurried forward, ready to control the Death Lord to dodge. However, the Death Lord, now controlled by mechanical intelligence, steadied its body in midair in a bizarre position, landing firmly on the ground, completely defying the movements of a normal creature. The golden Dragon Breath almost grazed the top of its head as it swept by. Situ Kaiss breathed a sigh of relief. The Death Lord, now with proper authorization, had combat styles closer to those of a mechanical creation. Although its methods were simple, its reaction and adaptability had improved significantly. In the darkness, Song Jian eyed Situ Kaiss closely, weighing whether to strike at the right moment. Situ Kaisss strength was that of an eighty-level Overlord-class BOSS. He believed that as long as he unleashed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he would definitely be able to kill her instantly! But Situ Kaiss, who had now become an Abyss Priest, had very tricky offensive and defensive techniques. Song Jian feared that once she realized she was under attack, she might use a space-movement ability like Abyssal Displacement to escape. If he alarmed her prematurely and drew her attention, it would be much harder to find such a good opportunity again. After watching for a long time, Situ Kaiss finally decided to join the fight. She had already figured out the Death Lords capabilities, and now she needed to resolve the battle quickly to obtain the Soul Crystal and allow the Death Lord to evolve to perfection. With Situ Kaiss joining the fight, the scales of victory began to tip towards the Death Lord. Soul intimidation, Abyssal absorption, Abyssal corruption A succession of abyssal magic spells was released from Situ Kaisss hands, dealing immense damage to the Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast, which still had a flesh and blood body! As its Vitality Points constantly dropped, the Dragon Lizard Beast became increasingly ferocious, completely abandoning defense, and desperately attacking the Death Lord. Within a radius of dozens of meters, the air was filled with the scent of scorching Dragon Breath, and even Song Jian couldnt help but back up seven or eight meters. The rhythm of the fight was completely controlled by the Death Lord and Situ Kaiss. As the Bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast faced desperation and realized it was facing death, its frenzied aura abruptly spread out like a tidal wave! Target has a 98% probability of using a self-destruct skill. It is recommended to retreat to a safe distance of thirty meters! A severe warning sound emanated from the body of the Death Lord, its entire mechanical frame flashing red. Situ Kaisss heart skipped a beat, and she hastily abandoned the spell she was casting midway, preparing to dodge backward. Song Jians eyes lit up, now was the moment! Countless Spirit Swords materialized out of thin air, streaking toward Situ Kaiss and the Death Lord like a meteor shower. Situ Kaisss face changed dramatically, if she continued to retreat, she would crash right into the Spirit Swords, but if she didnt move back, she would be caught in the blast radius of the Dragon Lizard Beasts explosion Boom~ An earsplitting explosion shook the entire prison, dust falling from the ceiling as the area within dozens of meters was leveled. Even though Song Jian had dodged in advance, he was still hit by the shockwave of the explosion, the intense force pushing him back an additional five or six meters before he steadied himself. Monsters howled in fear, fleeing in all directions. The scorching breath nearly swept across the entire reach of the violent energy, causing the temperature at the edge, where Song Jian was, to rise by dozens of degrees. At the center of the Dragon Lizard Beasts explosion, a swath of crimson light flickered ceaselessly, and a giant crater formed at the blast center, spewing forth red-hot magma and forming something akin to a volcanic vent ready to erupt! Could it have blasted through to underground? Song Jian wondered, his expression filled with shock. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The aftermath of the Dragon Lizard Beasts explosion destroyed most of the Spirit Swords, preventing the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation from forming. However, some of the remaining Spirit Swords still struck the Death Lord and the dwarf priest Situ Kaiss. The Death Lord, having taken the full force of the explosion, was severely damaged, half of its body already gone. The wound flickered with dark red light, molten metal dripping to the ground, its body prone on the ground, sporadically sparking and its limbs twitching unnaturally. Even though it hadnt been completely destroyed, it had already lost its capacity for battle. Where did Situ Kaiss go? Song Jian opened his Vertical eye, searching carefully. For some reason, he had completely lost track of Situ Kaisss presence, as if she had vanished into thin air. Could she have been completely obliterated by the blast? Song Jian guessed. Situ Kaiss was significantly weaker than the Death Lord, and though she had been standing much further away, the terrifying power of the explosion was certainly not something a lord-tier boss like her could withstand. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a burst of wind behind his head, and a piercing killing intent stabbed into the back of his brain like a needle. Startled, he had no time to react, but instinctively, his body executed the Sword Shadow Clone Skill! Song Jian had already discovered that casting Sword Shadow Clone for a split second could disrupt mental targeting, rendering many targeting skills ineffective. However, this disruption was fleeting; after the Sword Shadow Clone appeared, it could be targeted once again. But with two images of Song Jian appearing simultaneously, unless one had a probing skill, the likelihood of being mentally targeted again was only 50%. Thus, the Sword Shadow Clone Skill was unexpectedly effective in dealing with sudden attacks. Chapter 1218 - Chapter 1218 Chapter 1220 Complete Destruction Chapter 1218: Chapter 1220: Complete Destruction Chapter 1218: Chapter 1220: Complete Destruction The Sword Shadow Clone was executed, and the clone appeared directly behind Song Jians original body. Following closely, a black dagger fiercely stabbed into the back of the clones head, and a huge critical hit damage rose from the top of the clones head. The newly summoned Sword Shadow Clone instantly dispersed into nothingness. One-shot kill! Song Jians heart skipped a beat. He knew that the skill level of Sword Shadow Clone was already quite high, and the clone it created actually possessed ninety percent of Song Jians own strength. If the clone could be one-shot killed, then he feared that he himself wouldnt escape the same fate if facing the attacker! Situ Kaiss! Wielding the Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian slashed fiercely toward his rear. At this moment, Situ Kaisss presence reappeared, evidently having used an ability similar to Abyssal Displacement, which allowed one to slip into another plane! But Abyssal Displacement only used plane-shifting to move to another position in the blink of an eye immediately after being cast. In fact, the time spent entering the plane was very brief, making it impossible to avoid the self-destruction of the Dragon Lizard Beast! Song Jian! Holding the black dagger, Situ Kaiss roared with a face full of insanity, the murderous intent in his eyes nearly tangible, I thought we could become friends, but to my dismay, we turned out to be enemies. You deserve to die! The Death Lord was too severely damaged, and even with the Soul Crystal, a perfect evolution was not possible. It could be said that decades of Situ Kaisss hard work had been in vain. If not for his good fortune in having a cell with the intact corpse of an Abyss Death Lord which had been dead for a long time, he wouldnt have been able to transform it into a mechanical flesh Puppet Beast! It was also because of prolonged contact with the corpse of the Abyss Death Lord that he, a former Holy Light Priest, fell and became an Abyss PastorCa situation laden with irony. Most importantly, the production of the mechanical flesh Puppet Beast had consumed all of his stored materials, which would take decades to collect again. Moreover, acquiring a complete King Level BOSS corpse was nearly an impossible task for him. A Spell Blade? Song Jians gaze fell upon the black dagger in Situ Kaisss right hand, and he showed a surprised expression. He had assumed that Situ Kaiss had lost all his equipment, and yet the mans weapon turned out to be a Spell Blade! Most magic class professions used weapons like magic staffs or magic rods, but some magic professionals chose Spell Blades as their weapons. The dagger, which wielded a tremendous magical attack effect, was not only rare but had attributes far superior to those of a magic staff of the same quality. Whats more, a magic professional who possessed it would have a certain degree of close combat ability, greatly enhancing survivability for magic class professionals. The Spell Blade in Situ Kaisss hand was certainly of no low grade, otherwise, it wouldnt have given Situ Kaiss, an Abyss Priest, an assassin-like capacity for one-hit kills! Song Jian, youve ruined everything for me, and you wont end well either! Situ Kaiss shrieked, his face filled with despair. The abyssal aura on his body grew more intense, the peculiar patterns on his cheeks became more pronounced, and his skin darkened as it became covered in a layer of eerie scales. At this point, Situ Kaiss had completely transformed into an abyssal creature! Situ Kaiss, who had drawn the Spell Blade, seemed to have completely abandoned magical attacks and pounced on Song Jian like an assassin. Strangely enough, his movement and attack speed were not inferior to those of the assassin profession of the same level and grade, which raised Song Jians assessment of the Spell Blade in his hand to a whole new level! Crack, crack~ The Death Lord nearby was still struggling to stand up, but all its efforts were in vain since half of its body had been completely melted away. Many of its functions were gone, a damage that would have been fatal had it not been for its fully mechanical construction by now. The power of the Dragon Lizard Beasts self-explosion was tremendous, on par with a full-force strike from a King Level BOSS. Had it not been mechanized, it would have certainly died from that hit! Bang! The Spell Blade once again collided with the Sky-breaking Sword, and to Song Jians surprise, he could feel considerable pressure coming from the Sky-breaking Sword. One must know that after obtaining the shard of the Demon Suppression Tower, all his attributes had increased by 60 points. By this time, Song Jians strength attribute had surpassed two hundred points. And yet, Situ Kaiss managed to exert such pressure on him, which meant her strength attribute, while perhaps lower than his, was not by much! This must be at least an epic-tier Spell Blade, or even possibly of legendary quality! Song Jian eyed the black dagger in his opponents hand, his eyes flashing with eagerness. With the Spell Blade, Situ Kaiss had gained the brief ability to engage in close combat with Song Jian, but such capability was doomed to be short-lived and was unable to suppress Song Jian. Not long after, as more and more Spirit Swords surrounded her, a glint of despair appeared in Situ Kaisss eyes. If only I had a bit more time, I would surely be able to Situ Kaiss glanced at the semi-destroyed state of the Death Lord, filled with regret. The moment you fell into the Abyss, you should have foreseen this moment! Song Jian raised his Sky-breaking Sword and fiercely chopped towards Situ Kaisss head. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a chilling sense of threat coming from behind, and in an instant, his entire body turned semi-transparent as he entered a soul state. A metal, diamond-shaped blade taller than a person flew towards Song Jians back at an astonishing speed, with all four edges of the blade thin as cicada wings. Swish~ A crisp friction sound rang out as the diamond-shaped blade passed straight through Song Jians semi-transparent figure and plunged directly into Situ Kaisss chest! Within the three seconds after casting Soul Wander, Song Jian could pass through any object. The Death Lords attacks were all physical damage, so for those three seconds, Song Jian was essentially immune to all attacks from the Death Lord. With a look of disbelief on her face, the chest-pierced Situ Kaiss staggered backwards for two steps, then kneeled on one knee, and the chest pierced by the diamond-shaped blade emitted not a single drop of blood but burst forth with a great amount of black mist. Song Jian turned his head to look, and at that moment, the eyes of the Death Lord flickered chaotically, as if the situation before it had exceeded its computational limits. It must not attack its master, harm its master, or damage its masters interests! The master has already been struck by me, gravely injured, violating the fundamental directive It must not cause harm to the master; having already injured the master, an errant strike, an errant strike, in violation of the fundamental directive The Death Lords control system fell into a severe state of logical chaos, and moments later, an explosion sounded from within its body. A startling array of sparks lit up its figure, and the eyes that once glowed crimson instantly lost their luster and turned dim, the entire body falling silent. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1219 - Chapter 1219 Chapter 1221 Curse Chapter 1219: Chapter 1221: Curse Chapter 1219: Chapter 1221: Curse Song Jian glanced at the Death Lord that had turned into a pile of scrap metal and shook his head slightly. The previous strike had been its final blow. If it had hit him, even if it couldnt have killed him instantly, it would have caused him serious injury, and Situ Kaiss might have taken the chance to turn the tables! At this moment, Situ Kaiss had lost the ability to continue fighting. Half-kneeling on the ground, his whole body trembled, black mist continuously spewed from his wounds, and even from his facial features, black fog was drifting out. With the Sky-breaking Sword in hand, Song Jian walked towards Situ Kaiss and swung his sword at his head! Clang! Song Jians brows furrowed slightlyChis Sky-breaking Sword seemed to have pierced into a layer of transparent defense barrier, blocked and stopped three inches away from Situ Kaiss. Situ Kaiss lifted his head, his crimson eyes full of madness as he laughed loudly, Song Jian, you think youve won, you think you can kill me? Hahaha, naive What is this thing? Song Jians vertical eye in his brow opened, wanting to see what ability Situ Kaiss had released that could possibly block the legendary Sky-breaking Sword, but after his vertical eye opened, he didnt detect anything unusual, as if there was just a layer of transparent air wall around Situ Kaiss. Situ Kaiss, how much longer can you hold out? A sneer formed on Song Jians lips, such a powerful defensive ability couldnt possibly last very long. Situ Kaiss was only delaying his inevitable death. Song Jian, we shall meet again! Situ Kaiss stared at Song Jian, his face showing a peculiar expression, and his Spell Blade suddenly burst into a dazzling purple-gold light so intense that even Song Jian couldnt help but shield his eyes with his hands, stepping back two steps. Crack~ A crisp cracking sound followed as a purple-red Teleportation Gate appeared in front of Situ Kaiss. He struggled to stand and fell towards the gate, his figure vanishing inside it instantaneously. Song Jian paused, looking at the sinister Teleportation Gate, hesitation appearing on his face. He could clearly feel that on the other side of the gate was Abyssal Hell, a place he did not want to enter again. A second later, the Teleportation Gate shrank into a purple-red point with a swoosh and then slowly dissipated into the air, as if it had never existed, taking Situ Kaiss away from this place with it. Summoning a Transmission Array to escape at the expense of the legendary weapon Spell Blade? Song Jian recalled the burst of purple-gold light from the Spell Blade and a light of realization appeared in his eyes. Only a legendary weapon could have such a powerful force, allowing an originally magical-class profession to possess strong melee attack capability and, at the same time, use its destruction as a price to cast a Teleportation Gate that could be used from any location. Its worth noting that after entering the prison, all of Song Jians Town Return Scrolls had become ineffective. Hmph, even if he escapes, having lost the mechanical flesh Puppet Beast, the legendary weapon Spell Blade, and suffering heavy injuries, its questionable whether hell survive in Abyssal Hell or not! Song Jian snorted coldly, thinking to himself. Just then, a voice suddenly rang out in the prison, which sounded like Situ Kaisss, speaking in the language of the Abyss! Mere moments after his transformation into the Abyssal Clan, he had already mastered the Abyssal language? Song Jians expression turned unsightly, realizing that this was not just ordinary speech of the Abyss, but an Abyssal skill. Abyss Curse? Song Jian let out a cold snort as his figure flickered rapidly backward. Many powerful creatures of the Abyss, upon entering a near-death state, would cast the Abyss Curse skill on their enemies using their own flesh and even their souls. The effects of the Abyss Curse could vary, including lowering luck, Vitality Points, Spirit Points limit, reducing the enemys own attributes, or even inflicting a permanent negative status on them. The cost of releasing the Abyss Curse was immense, but its effects were also extremely strong, making it one of the most troublesome skills for players to encounter. Song Jians face turned pale as he immediately opened his personal attributes to check his status bar. Sure enough, a lose 5% Vitality Points every hour negative effect appeared in his status bar. This negative effect was even permanent, meaning that even if the player logged off the game, the effect would continue to take hold. This meant that if left unaddressed, not considering the natural recovery rate of Vitality Points, Song Jian would die within a maximum of twenty hours! Damn it, how can such a potent effect be triggered! gritted Song Jian, just then, he suddenly felt a burning sensation all over his body, as if he had jumped into boiling water, with his skin turning red. A series of system notifications appeared in the message bar. His innate skill Immortal Body was activated, which had an immunity effect to negative states below the epic level. Yet, the current situation clearly indicated that the Abyss Curse skill released by Situ Kaiss had exceeded the epic grade, otherwise it wouldnt have shown up in Song Jians status bar. After a while, the effect of Immortal Body slowly faded, and Song Jians skin, which previously seemed like a cooked shrimp, gradually returned to normal. Opening the status bar for a glance, the originally permanent curse had now become one with a duration of twelve hours! Even if Song Jian did nothing, such a curse would no longer be a threat to his life! Closing the personal attributes interface, Song Jian let out a breath. Situ Kaisss state when releasing the Abyss Curse wasnt good, so the curses effect wasnt very strong. If it had been cast at her peak, even Immortal Body might not have been able to weaken its effects significantly! What a pity, I didnt get the manufacturing blueprint for the Mechanical Flesh Puppet Beast! Song Jian thought with some regret. The construction of a Mechanical Flesh Puppet Beast was quite complicated. First, a complete BOSS-level monsters corpse was necessary, and the higher the monsters grade, the betterCideally a Dominator-level BOSSCotherwise, the cost-performance ratio of the Puppet Beast would be too low. Additionally, a large amount of precious materials were needed. But the power of a Flesh Puppet Beast was extremely formidable. Once it achieved perfect advancement, it not only retained all of its previous skills but also acquired the attributes of mechanical class BOSSes, greatly enhancing its power! Most importantly, such beings did not occupy a slot in the pet count, and there was no limit to their numbers, which was the most enticing aspect for players. Shaking his head to cast aside this slight regret, Song Jian stepped towards the corpse of the Death Lord. As beings similar to combat pets, Death Lords wouldnt drop any items when they died. However, the location where they fell was precisely where the bloodthirsty Dragon Lizard Beast had self-destructed, and being a Dominator-level BOSS, the loot from its death would be incredibly rich! A purple Soul Crystal, an item Song Jian had anticipated, was among the loot. The rest included a radiant orb glowing with purple and gold light, along with a large pile of blue, green, and white-quality equipment. One hundred Purple Crystals, this Dragon Lizard Beast dropped quite a bounty! Song Jian said with a smile as he looked at a small pile of Purple Crystals. After picking up all the loot, Song Jian immediately received the quest completion notification. With all three Soul Crystals collected, the content of the continuous quest also changed. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1220 - Chapter 1220 Chapter 1222 Peace of Mind Chapter 1220: Chapter 1222 Peace of Mind Chapter 1220: Chapter 1222 Peace of Mind System: Do you want to consume three Soul Crystals to exchange for the Demon Suppression Tower Shard (Fragment)? Seeing the task content updated after the chain of quests, a hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. Was the task reward really another shard of the Demon Suppression Tower? To know, just a shard alone was Legendary Level. If he collected all the shards to form a complete Demon Suppression Tower, what level would it be? A level beyond Legendary Level was something Song Jian had never encountered before, and he was very much looking forward to it! What a pity, such a treasure still has to be returned to that mystic girl A tinge of regret, and even a sliver of second thoughts arose in Song Jians heart, but he quickly banished this flicker of regret from his mind. Lets not say that this was the only way to exchange for the return of three comrades from the City of Hope Alliance. The mystic girl alone was not someone Song Jian wanted to provoke. Shes the divine offspring of the Ancient Desolate Abyss demon god Song Jian thought to himself. With Song Jians current strength, he could go to most places in the game world, but even so, he still did not wish to provoke beings like deities. Even an offspring of a deity was not something he could handle at the moment. Soul Crystals were highly valuable. Three of such high-quality Soul Crystals were equivalent to three King Level mechanical flesh and blood Puppet Beasts for the Dwarf Priest Situ Kaiss, a value worth a fortune. But for Song Jian, their worth was incomparable to the shard of the Demon Suppression Tower, hence his decision to exchange without hesitation! The three shards disappeared, and in their place, in the inventory slot, another Demon Suppression Tower shard appeared, shimmering with purple-golden light! sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This shard had almost the same properties as the previous one. In addition to increasing 50 points in all attributes, it also added a monster-searching function. This function could be adjusted at will, from Elite Level to King Level. Once the quality was selected, within a one-kilometer radius, as soon as a monster that met the criteria appeared, a prompt would automatically appear. This feature might seem unimpressive at first glance, but in reality, it was powerful and could sometimes have unexpected additional effects. After completing the task, a pale blue icon of a Teleportation Gate suddenly appeared on Song Jians task map. It seemed that was the exit from this place. Song Jian began to hesitate. The monsters in this prison dropped Purple Crystals. It was like a dedicated map for farming Purple Crystals. Leaving now, he did not know if he would have the chance to come back in the future. But if he did not leave now, what if the Teleportation Gate had a time limit? Once it disappeared, he feared he would be trapped here forever. After hesitating for quite a while, Song Jian glanced at the nearly one thousand Purple Crystals in his inventory, sighed, and immediately cast the Stealth Skill, rushing towards where the Teleportation Gate was. The gains this time were already quite good. One must not be too greedy. It was better to leave as soon as possible. Xin Ling was still waiting for him in that crumbling Semi-dimensional plane. He couldnt let her wait too long. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the center of the prison. A lone Teleportation Gate stood there, with no monsters around. Above the gate was a countdown timer, with less than ten minutes left. Song Jian couldnt help feeling a rush of relief! Stepping into the Teleportation Gate, Song Jians vision blurred, and when he opened his eyes again, he was in the Semi-dimensional plane that was on the brink of collapsing. At the moment, Xin Ling was listlessly skipping stones on the lakes surface. Xin Ling! Song Jian called out loudly. The sudden appearance of Song Jian startled Xin Ling considerably. She immediately took a defensive stance but relaxed once she saw it was Song Jian, a look of surprise spreading across her face. She ran towards Song Jian and seemed about to embrace him. However, remembering something as she approached, she blushed and lowered her arms, then gave Song Jians shoulder a strong slap, saying, How come you just got back! How long have I been away? Song Jian looked around. Aside from the collapse of the dimensional barrier in the distant sky speeding up a bit, nothing else seemed to have changed. Its been over a week now, if you dont come back, Im planning to return to Ancient Sword Star alone! Xin Ling complained. Oh, have you found a way to leave this place? Song Jians eyes lit up. The previous transmission array was a one-way one, and to leave this place, they had to find another way out! Xin Ling pointed to the lake in front of them and said, Theres a transmission array at the bottom of the lake. Although its somewhat damaged, it should still be usable for one or two more times, but it lacks energy stones. As long as we install energy stones, we can activate it! Song Jian nodded. It seemed that Xin Ling wasnt idle during the time he was away. Well then, lets leave here as soon as possible and return to the Imperial Sword Sect to improve our strength quickly, Song Jian said. Haha, Im already a little impatient. The Chaos Sword Canon, even Instructor Gu Luo wasnt passed on. When he heard we had the chance to obtain the Chaos Sword Canon, his eyeballs almost turned red with envy! Xin Ling spoke with an excited expression. Song Jian smiled and nodded. The Chaos Sword Canon was probably the most precious legacy of the Imperial Sword Sect. If it werent for the damage to the Demon Suppression Seal array, Ancient Sword Star would be in danger of being completely overrun by the Desolate Beast Army. The Imperial Sword Sect would not have offered it as a mission reward otherwise. However, this was also a hidden benefit for players. The tasks published had to have corresponding rewards. If it were other NPC natives, the Imperial Sword Sect might have replaced it with some other reward instead. At this moment in the Imperial Sword Sect, there was a cheerful atmosphere. Inside the Sacrificial Hall, nearly all the disciples were quietly discussing something. After the Demon Suppression Seal was repaired, the Desolate Beast Army became greatly disordered. Three teams defeated the Desolate Beast Army with very small casualties. One team even chased the beasts for thousands of miles, and in the end, only a little over a thousand beasts fled into the Ancient Desolate Abyss region. Now was the time for the Imperial Sword Sect to reward the disciples for their achievements in battle. All the participating disciples would receive generous rewards! Is there still no news of Xin Ling and Song Jian? Duan Jian asked with a sigh, glancing at his fellow disciples joyful expressions. Gu Luos face was filled with dejection as he shook his head slightly and said, Its almost a month now, and we still have no news of them. Logically, they should have been back by now. Maybe something has detained them? Could they have been trapped by the retreating Desolate Beasts? Duan Jian speculated. Dont know, its possible, Gu Luo sighed. Once the rewards are distributed, Im planning to exchange for a few bottles of Demon-Repelling Elixirs! Duan Jian whispered. Are you planning to enter the Ancient Desolate Abyss region to look for them? Gu Luo asked with a surprised expression. Only with the use of Demon-Repelling Elixirs could they enter the Ancient Desolate Abyss. Otherwise, their attributes would greatly decrease, and their strength would become less than that of an ordinary person. It would be a death wish to go in otherwise. We have to go and see for me to be at ease, Duan Jian shook his head and sighed. Gu Luo hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, Ill go with you. I cant be at ease without personally searching. After all, I was the one who brought her to the Imperial Sword Sect! Chapter 1221 - Chapter 1221 Chapter 1223 Chaos Sword Canon Chapter 1221: Chapter 1223: Chaos Sword Canon Chapter 1221: Chapter 1223: Chaos Sword Canon After the celebration ended, Gu Luo and Duan Jian went directly to the Treasure Pavilion to exchange their contributions from the great wild beast battle for several bottles of Demon-Repelling Elixir, which was quite straightforward. I exchanged for seven bottles, and I can only stay in the Ancient Desolate Abyss region for seven days Gu Luo looked at the follow-up techniques he had longed for and sighed. Gu Luo, who cultivated the Taiji Liangyi Sword Manual, had only reached the sixth level. To exchange for the seventh level required a large number of contribution points. Originally, after the wild beast battle, he wanted to exchange for the seventh level of the manual, but now all his contribution points had been spent on Demon-Repelling Elixirs. The exchange for the seventh level was still up in the air. I can exchange for ten bottles. Here, have one of mine, Duan Jian glanced at Gu Luo, sighed, and said, knowing that the Demon-Repelling Elixir was considered extremely precious within the Imperial Sword Sect. In addition to needing a lot of contribution points to exchange for Demon-Repelling Elixir, one also had to submit a stalk of Snake Vine Grass for each bottle exchanged. You have that many contribution points? Gu Luos face showed a look of surprise and without hesitation, he took the bottle of Demon-Repelling Elixir that Duan Jian handed him and tucked it into his embrace. These are ten years of contribution points Ive saved up, all gone! Duan Jians eyes flashed with a pained expression as he looked at the Treasure Pavilion and sighed. Youre not really thinking about exchanging for the Hundred Changes Sword Body, are you? A look of realization crossed Gu Luos face as he said, Thats a sword body. Even if you save up for another thirty years, you might not be able to exchange for it. It would be better to exchange for more chances to enter the Sword Pond and comprehend a sword body that suits you. I have entered the Sword Pond three times. Going in again, chances are slim! Duan Jian shook his head and said, My Thousand Blades Sword Manual has reached a bottleneck. If I could possess the Hundred Changes Sword Body, perhaps I could further improve my strength and step into the half-legendary realm! Gu Luo shook his head. The grade of the Thousand Blades Sword Manual was slightly inferior to the Taiji Liangyi Sword Manual he cultivated, but the greatest advantage of the Thousand Blades Sword Manual was that it could condense Sword Qi into various types of weapons, using methods other than sword techniques. Most importantly, when using the Thousand Blades Sword Manual with other weapons, there would be no 80% power reduction, making combat more flexible and varied. Even those stronger than Duan Jian would find him to be a formidable opponent. Its too late to say anything now. Lets hurry up and hope those two kids can hold on until we find them! Gu Luo sighed, summoned his flying sword, and prepared to perform the Sword Flight Art to head towards the Ancient Desolate Abyss region. Just at that moment, a deep bell toll echoed throughout the Imperial Sword Sect. Dong, dong, dong~ Why is the Celebration Merit Bell ringing again? Gu Luo looked towards the main peak curiously. The Celebration Merit Bell only rang for great achievements, and the more it rang, the greater the deeds. After the wild beast battle had ended, the bell had rung three times, but this time, it had already rung six times without stopping. Gu Luo and Duan Jian exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in each others eyes. Duan Jian, Gu Luo, come to the Sacrificial Hall at the main peak immediately! The voice of the Sect Leader, Duan Xingliu, sounded in their ears. Nine sounds, the Celebration Merit Bell actually rang nine times! Gu Luo exclaimed in surprise. Why is the Sect Leader calling us to the hall? Could it be? Duan Jians eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he had guessed something. Could it be those two little ones have come back? Humph, they could have returned any time but had to pick this moment really Gu Luo glanced at the Demon-Repelling Elixir in his arms, his expression turning ugly. The Demon-Repelling Elixir, once exchanged, could also be reclaimed, though the reclaim price was only two-thirds of the exchange price, effectively making it a rotation through their hands that cost them a loss of one-third of their Contribution Points. This made Gu Luo feel quite pained. Alright, lets head to the hall and see! Duan Jian couldnt wait to use the Sword Flight Art and flew toward the main peaks grand hall. Gu Luo sighed and quickly followed behind Duan Jian. Soon, the figures of the two appeared at the Sacrificial Hall. Indeed, the figures of Song Jian and Xin Ling were in the center of the hall, where Sect Leader Duan Xingliu was handing a book shimmering with purple-gold radiance to Song Jian. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, according to your contribution, you have earned the original Chaos Sword Canon, and Xin Ling, you have earned the copy! Duan Xingliu said with a beaming smile, The original and the copy contain the same content. However, when you use the original, it will enhance your comprehension to a certain degree, allowing you to better understand the Chaos Sword Canon! Thank you, Sect Leader! Song Jian and Xin Ling said in unison. Duan Xingliu nodded and, looking at the Chaos Sword Canon in Song Jians hands, a hint of reluctance surfaced in his eyes. After all, this sword manual was a legacy from the Ancient Sword Sect and was one of the most exceptional manuals within the Imperial Sword Sect. Even the Zhou Heavenly Star Dou Sword Manual that he himself cultivated paled slightly in rank. Unfortunately, this sword manual possessed a strange property; only those with divine protection could learn it. People of this world, no matter how talented or intelligent, were unable to master this sword manual. Some had been unconvinced and tried to cultivate it for more than ten years without entering the threshold, eventually giving up in helplessness and wasting over a decade of time. I hope this sword manual will flourish in the hands of these two Duan Xingliu thought to himself. One reason for opening up the sect and recruiting disciples with divine protection was indeed because of this sword manual. Do you two wish to join any particular peak lineage? Duan Xingliu asked. The damage to the Demon Suppression Seal meant that the two had not yet decided on their allegiance, and this was a good opportunity for them to choose. I want to join Gu Yue Peak! Xin Ling glanced at Gu Luo standing at the entrance and said softly. Duan Xingliu nodded and said, Thats fine. You may follow your master to Gu Yue Peak and, after recording your identity, you will officially become a member of the Imperial Sword Sect! Xin Ling happily bowed to Duan Xingliu, then walked over to Gu Luos side. I wish to join Song Jian was about to speak when Duan Xingliu raised his hand to stop him, Song Jian, you have another important duty and cannot join any other peak lineage for now! Song Jian was startled and turned to look at Duan Jian, whose expression had also changed drastically. He glanced at Duan Xingliu, then quietly formed a sword gesture with his fingers, whispered a couple of words, and a three-inch transparent flying sword flew out from Duan Jians hands, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye. Song Jian was a disciple brought in by Duan Jian, and just like Xin Ling, he should have joined Immeasurable Peak where Duan Jian resided. But now, Sect Leader Duan Xingliu clearly wanted to intercept the recruit, and Duan Jian could not let this happen. However, as an inner sect disciple like Duan Jian, he had not even the right to speak in the Sacrificial Hall; how could he possibly prevent this from happening? Only the peak master of Immeasurable Peak had the standing to come to the hall and dispute with Sect Leader Duan Xingliu over a disciple. Chapter 1222 - Chapter 1222 Chapter 1224 Peak Master Chapter 1222: Chapter 1224 Peak Master Chapter 1222: Chapter 1224 Peak Master Duan Xingliu was about to to explain when he suddenly stopped. He looked outside with annoyance and snorted coldly, Humph, keep calm and dont be hasty. Lets wait for Duan Wuliang to arrive and talk about it all at once. Otherwise, well have to go over it again later, which would be troublesome! Duan Jian stood outside the grand hall with an expressionless face, as if he hadnt heard the Sect Leader speak at all. In a short while, a figure appeared in the distant sky, arriving swiftly by Sword Flight. Humph, Sect Leader, the Imperial Sword Sect is not a place where you can have the final word alone. If you want to take someone from Immeasurable Peak, even if I agree, the spirits of the thirty-eight peak masters of Immeasurable Peak in heaven would not consent! An elderly man with white hair and beard arrived at the sacrificial ceremony, stepping toward the grand hall while calling out with a voice as resonant as a bell. Song Jian could feel the Sword Qi radiating from the body of the elder who entered. It was deep and vast like the ocean tides, surging outward without any concealment. It was more fearsome than any King Level boss he had ever seen! Is this the strength of a Legendary fighter? A look of surprise flashed across Song Jians face as he silently thought to himself. Old bastard! Duan Xingliu mentally cursed and then impatiently waved his hand, saying to Duan Wuliang, Keep calm, and let me finish. If Song Jian still decides to join Immeasurable Peak as an ordinary disciple, then I wont obstruct him! Hahahaha! Duan Wuliang burst into hearty laughter, his face full of mockery. Turning to Song Jian, he said, Kid, you are the one Duan Jian brought into the fold, eh cough, cough, the one Duan Jian guided. As long as you are unwilling, no one will force you! Rest assured, whatever Duan Xingliu promised you, Immeasurable Peak will fulfill it twice over! In Duan Wuliangs view, Duan Xingliu was merely resorting to his usual tactics of coercion and recruitment. If he hadnt known about it, that would have been one thing, but now that he was aware, Duan Xinglius strategies were bound not to succeed! In terms of combat power, Immeasurable Peak ranked among the top three within the dozens of peaks of Imperial Sword Sect. In terms of heritage, Immeasurable Peak was no weaker than any other lineage, and even when compared to the Main Peak, it was not inferior! Gu Luo looked enviously at Duan Jian. Although Gu Yue Peak was also not bad, it had slipped in ranking to beyond twelfth place. Even the peak master of Gu Yue Peak would not dare to speak to Duan Xingliu in such a manner! Humph, Song Jian, would you care to become the master of a peak? Duan Xingliu glared at Duan Wuliang before turning to Song Jian with a smile on his face. What, a peak master? Song Jians face showed utter astonishment, and he momentarily felt as if he was experiencing auditory hallucinations. It must be understood that even if Song Jian and Xin Ling made great achievements, they would at most be promoted from ordinary disciples to inner sect disciples. That alone was enough to make many disciples envious. For a genius disciple to be promoted to inner sect disciple required sufficient strength and significant contributions to the sect, and this might take anywhere from three to eight years. Some disciples had even been in the Imperial Sword Sect for more than ten years and were still only ordinary disciples. Such treatment was already the cause of much envy among the disciples, but the position of peak master was something that even direct disciples would not dare to dream of. How could Duan Xingliu offer such a thing? What, a peak master? Even Duan Wuliang trembled, staring at Duan Xingliu in disbelief and pointing at him with trembling hands, he roared, You, you actually dare sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It must be known that becoming the master of a peak was not a simple matter. At the very least, a master of a peak must possess the strength of a Legendary fighter to be qualified for the position. With Song Jians current strength, claiming the role of a peak master would only provoke ridicule from others! You, youre setting him up for failure! Duan Wuliang roared, pointing at Song Jian as he shouted, With his talent, I believe he could break through to Legendary Level within thirty years, take up the position of a sect elder with ease, and even if he were to become a peak master, he could barely hold his own. But, but how can a youngster with merely second-tier combat power be fit to become a peak master? Duan Xingliu, in doing so, youre ruining a genius of our Imperial Sword Sect! Duan Wuliang wore an expression of deep distress. Even becoming a legend was merely a threshold for becoming a peak master, and to date, the Imperial Sword Sect had more than sixty Legendary Level individuals. Yet there were only a mere twenty or so who had become peak mastersCthe others were all no more than sect elders. Hmph, its the sects desire to establish Divine Attachment Peak to specifically recruit disciples with divine favor, which had been decided long ago by the sect! Duan Xingliu retorted with a cold snort, At that time, you, Duan Wuliang, raised your hand in favor as well! Given this peak is specifically for those with divine favor, its only natural for the peak master to also be someone with divine favor. Whats wrong with choosing Song Jian as the master of Divine Attachment Peak? Duan Wuliang found himself at a loss for words, staring wide-eyed at Duan Xingliu and Song Jian. He had never expected that Duan Xingliu would have the audacity to appoint a disciple, who had just joined the sect, as the master of a peak, especially when this disciple only had second-tier combat power! This, this Duan Wuliang was momentarily at a loss for what to say. Given the situation in the Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian had just made a significant contribution, and the establishment of Divine Attachment Peak was a strategy already decided upon earlier. If indeed a person with divine favor was required as the peak master, Song Jian truly was the best choice, considering there were only two individuals with divine favor in the entire Imperial Sword Sect. There are currently only two individuals with divine favor in the Imperial Sword Sect. Isnt it a bit hasty to determine the peak master so quickly? Duan Wuliang, with a grim expression, said, This should be decided in a grand sect meeting, not by the Sect Leader alone! Duan Wuliang sighed internally. By voicing this, he was blocking Song Jians path to advancement. Even if his own skin was thick, it wouldnt be appropriate for him to actively propose that Song Jian join Immeasurable Peak now. Hehehe, since Immeasurable Peak disagrees with Song Jian becoming the master of Divine Attachment Peak and is also calling for a grand sect meeting, naturally we cannot proceed without one. That being the case, we shall convene a grand sect meeting in three days to discuss this matter! Duan Xingliu chuckled. Duan Wuliang immediately felt as if he had swallowed a dead fly, deeply uncomfortable. He shot Duan Jian a resentful glance, turned, and left by Sword Flight Art without giving Song Jian another look. Song Jian felt somewhat helpless, as Duan Xingliu was employing an overt strategy. If Duan Wuliang really agreed for him to be the master of Divine Attachment Peak, Duan Xingliu would likely find a reason to refuse anyway. Song Jian was well aware of his own limitations. Not to mention that his strength was insufficient to suppress an entire peak, even in terms of seniority, he was unfit as a novice disciple who had just joined the sect to be nominated as a peak master! Duan Xingliu did all this simply to cut off the possibility for Song Jian to join Immeasurable Peak or any other peak lineages. Once everyone else had left, Duan Xingliu called Song Jian aside and spoke in a comforting tone, Song Jian, with your current strength and qualifications, you indeed are not fit to be a peak master. But dont worry, the master of Divine Attachment Peak is bound to be someone with divine favor. Now that youve obtained the Chaos Sword Canon, once your strength increases, the position of peak master will eventually be yours. What you need to do now is to study diligently and master the Chaos Sword Canon as soon as possible. Youre not suitable to join other peak lineages right now. How about becoming my disciple? Join the main peak as a direct disciple of the Sect Leader? Duan Xingliu smiled warmly while looking at Song Jian, stroking his beard and laughing. Chapter 1223 - Chapter 1223 Chapter 1225 Gifting the Sword Body Bead Chapter 1223: Chapter 1225: Gifting the Sword Body Bead Chapter 1223: Chapter 1225: Gifting the Sword Body Bead Song Jian officially became a direct disciple of the Sect Leader of the Imperial Sword Sects main peak. After Duan Wuliang returned to Immeasurable Peak, he seemed to have come to his senses and erupted into a tirade within the great hall of Immeasurable Peak; it was said that he even smashed a set of extremely precious magical artifact teaware. The flying sword courier Duan Jian was scolded so badly by Duan Wuliang that his head exploded with dogs blood, and he didnt even dare to continue staying in Immeasurable Peak. He only had the option to leave and wait until the peak masters anger subsided before returning. Hey, Song Jian, Ive really been screwed over by you! Duan Jian looked out the window, his face full of woe, holding an opened bottle of Spiritual Wine and guzzling it down, glug glug. At his feet, more than a dozen identical bottles rolled around. Song Jians face was ashen as if dusted with soot. The price of this Spiritual Wine was certainly not cheap; a single bottle even cost ten Purple Crystals. Duan Jian had been staying in his courtyard these past few days, and the Purple Crystals spent on Spiritual Wine alone were almost close to two hundred. At least it could have helped me level up! Song Jian looked at the bottles strewn across the floor as if he were watching himself throwing Purple Crystals into the water. Well, Mentor, drinking too much Spiritual Wine can also harm your body, so you should drink less! Song Jian urged helplessly. Spiritual Wine also had the effect of increasing ones cultivation. For Song Jian, it meant it could improve his skill proficiency and slightly boost his physical constitution, although for him, this was almost useless. With all his attributes already breaking through two hundred, if he wanted to continue improving his physical constitution, he needed much more precious treasures to do so. Song Jian, do you know, if you hadnt come back, I would have gone to the Ancient Desolate Abyss to find you! Duan Jian, with a sour face, pulled out a few bottles of Demon-Repelling Elixir and said to Song Jian, Look, Ive even traded for these Demon-Repelling Elixirs, which cost me ten years worth of Contribution Points As soon as Duan Jian mentioned the Demon-Repelling Elixir, Song Jians eyes lit up. Looking around, he whispered to Duan Jian, Mentor, I made a small fortune from completing the Sects mission this time. I got a few Puppet Beasts that can be used to cultivate Abyssal Serpent Vine Grass What, cultivating Snake Vine Grass? Duan Jian was startled but then quickly shook his head with a wry smile, The cultivation of Snake Vine Grass requires the environment of the Ancient Desolate Abyss. Its impossible to grow it in ordinary regions. The people of Spiritual Plant Peak have been racking their brains for over a century and still, they cant grow it, right? Heh heh, Mentor, by placing a hundred Desolate Beast Cores per acre, you can simulate the environment of the Ancient Desolate Abyss Song Jian explained the information he had gained in the Ancient Desolate Abyss in detail and even displayed a Puppet Beast to Duan Jian. The Shattered Divine Realm was one of Song Jians secret weapons, and naturally, he couldnt possibly let Duan Jian take a look inside. It should be noted that by this time, the Snake Vine Grass planted by Song Jian in the shattered Divine Realm had already exceeded five hundred acres, and most of it was nearing maturity. You little Duan Jian, with a face full of shock, looked at Song Jian as if he were staring at a massive Purple Crystal. Do you want to cultivate it yourself, or contribute the method to the Sect? Duan Jian pondered for a long while before saying, If you cultivate it yourself, Im afraid Spiritual Plant Peak might damn well turn the main peak upside down. Even if youre a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, things may not turn out well for you, and youll probably still have to share some of the profits. If you contribute it to the Sect, you can definitely get a lot of Contribution Points, though at present, Contribution Points might not be that significant to you At that thought, Duan Jian suddenly slapped his thigh and said, Thats right, the Sect also has a Sword Immortal suit in its collection. If you have enough Contribution Points, you could exchange for it. Its said that just possessing a single piece of the Sword Immortal suit, thanks to the innate causal link between the set pieces, will help you encounter other set pieces Song Jian was stunned. He hadnt expected that the Imperial Sword Sect also had a Sword Immortal suit. He already possessed two pieces, and the Sword Immortal suit consisted of a total of eight pieces. If he could get his hands on the piece that the Imperial Sword Sect had stowed away, hed be close to having half. How many Contribution Points do I need? Song Jian quickly asked. Probably around one million or so! Duan Jian said with a smile after some thought. Song Jian had earned a whopping hundred thousand Contribution Points this time, but that was just a tenth of what was needed for the Sword Immortal suits piece. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How many Contribution Points do you think I could get if I contribute this cultivation method and the Puppet Beast? Song Jian asked. Hey, the preciousness of the Demon-Repelling Elixir goes without saying. To exchange for one bottle of Demon-Repelling Elixir, besides a large number of Contribution Points, one also needs a strand of Snake Vine Grass. If you come back from a mission without the Snake Vine Grass to submit, you wont be able to exchange for the Demon-Repelling Elixir next time. Moreover, youd have to compensate with three times the Contribution Points Duan Jian laughed and said, If you contribute the cultivation method for the Snake Vine Grass, the Contribution Points you receive will at least not be less than what you earned for this mission! Is it also one hundred thousand? Song Jian stroked his chin, pondering carefully. After a while, he slapped his thigh and said, Then Ill contribute it! Even if Song Jian didnt offer the method, the sect could still obtain it from Xin Ling. It was better to throw it out early and get Contribution Points to exchange for a Sword Immortal suit. However, if the sect got their hands on this method, the price of Desolate Beast Cores would probably soar in the short term! Instructor, I also have five hundred Purple Crystals here. Can you please help me purchase some Desolate Beast Cores? The more, the better. Ill go tell the Sect Leader about the cultivation method now! Song Jian took out five hundred Purple Crystals and handed them to Duan Jian. Duan Jian looked at the five hundred Purple Crystals in amazement, his eyes turning red with envy, How do you have so many Purple Crystals? Ive saved Contribution Points and Purple Crystals for ten years, just wanting to buy a Sword Body, but I could never save up that much Sword Body? Song Jian was taken aback and asked, Hasnt the Instructor comprehended a Sword Body from the Sword Pond? Duan Jians face turned slightly red, and he sighed, Im just too mediocre. Ive entered three times and still havent comprehended a Sword Body. Chances are slim even if I try again; I can only purchase one Instructor, I have a Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body Pearl here. I wonder if it suits you? Saying this, Song Jian took out the Bone Chaos Blade Sword Body Pearl he had previously obtained and handed it to Duan Jian. Ch, Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body? Duan Jian looked at the Sword Body Pearl in Song Jians hand, trembling with excitement. Compared to the Hundred Changes Sword Body, the Chaotic Bone Blade Sword Body suited him more, especially since it could be upgraded to the Jade Bone Thousand Blades Sword BodyCit was as if it had been custom-made for him. How, how could I accept this! Duan Jian held the Sword Body Pearl tightly in his hands, his veins bulging. You say you dont want it, but your body is very honest! Song Jian thought to himself with a sneer and let go of the Sword Body Pearl. He clasped his hands towards Duan Jian and said, Instructor, dont forget about the Desolate Beast Cores, Im going to find the Sect Leader now! With those words, Song Jian strode towards the main peak where Duan Xingliu resided. Rest assured, Song Jian, I will definitely take care of the matter you entrusted to me perfectly! Duan Jian, his face glowing with excitement, called out loudly from behind. Chapter 1224 - Chapter 1224 Chapter 1226 Meeting Gift Chapter 1224: Chapter 1226: Meeting Gift Chapter 1224: Chapter 1226: Meeting Gift Song Jians residence was a small courtyard halfway up the main peak, where the personally-taught disciples of the various elders lived. The environment was very quiet, and it was still a considerable distance from the sect leader and elders residences at the summit of the main peak. Inside the main peak, besides the elders and sect leader, disciples were not allowed to practice the Sword Flight Art. Song Jian could only walk step by step towards the residence of Sect Leader Duan Xingliu. Cave Heaven Blessed Land, the domicile of the sect leader and elders is actually a Cave Heaven Blessed Land. How extravagant! Song Jian looked ahead at the luxurious cave dwellings and thought to himself. The main peak where the sect leaders lineage resided was the peak within the Imperial Sword Sect with the most spiritual energy. This peak alone had eighteen Cave Heaven Blessed Lands, all of which had been divided up by the sect leader and various elders. Even for personally-taught disciples, if they wish to cultivate here for a few days, they must spend Contribution Points. There were two outer sect disciples guarding the entrance of the sect leaders cave dwelling; upon seeing Song Jian, they immediately greeted him with smiles. Senior brother has arrived, are you here to see the sect leader? Do you want us to report your arrival? One of the men, who looked to be in his twenties, said respectfully as he bowed to Song Jian. Indeed, I have come to see my master. Please inform him, junior brother, Song Jian replied courteously as he returned the bow. These outer sect disciples had joined the sect much earlier than Song Jian and were very powerful, all of them boasting at least third-order combat power. However, in terms of seniority, they were much lower than personally-taught disciple Song Jian. Senior brother is too polite! The outer sect disciple said somewhat flustered as he waved his hand and quickly walked towards the cave dwelling. After a short while, he came back out and said to Song Jian, The sect leader happens to be free now, hes at the Tea Tasting Pavilion. Senior brother can go there on your own! Song Jian nodded and stepped into the cave dwelling. As soon as he entered, Song Jian received a system prompt. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You have entered the Cave Heaven Blessed Land, cultivation speed of cultivation techniques has increased by 300%, comprehension of techniques has increased by 5%, and Sword Qi Value recovery speed has increased by 50%; Cave Heaven Blessed Land, the effects on cultivation are truly powerful. I wonder when I can have a Cave Heaven Blessed Land of my own! Song Jian thought enviously. Besides the effects on cultivation, the environment here was also extremely tranquil: pavilions, towers, flowing streams, strange flowers, and plants, and even a brook waterfall was whooshing in the distance. The architecture blended perfectly with nature, giving one a sense of unity between heaven and man! It was Song Jians first time here, and he did not know the location of the Tea Tasting Pavilion, so he just kept walking along the path, immersed in the surrounding scenery. After a while, a golden-haired squirrel jumped down from a tree, stood in front of Song Jian, sized him up and down, and then, to Song Jians surprise, spoke in human language, Kid, stop wandering aimlessly. Follow me! With that, the golden-haired squirrel took the lead, occasionally glancing back at Song Jian with a look of disdain in its eyes. A spiritual beast? Song Jian thought to himself, And its a level ninety sovereign lord grade boss spiritual beast at that! Speaking of spiritual beasts, Song Jian had only seen them in Jiuli Xuan Yue Cave. Spiritual beasts were rare and only bred in places abundant with spiritual energy. Spiritual beasts looked no different from animals, but they didnt have a body of flesh and blood. Instead, their bodies were entirely composed of spiritual energy. After thousands, even tens of thousands of years, they developed consciousness. Only a being like the sect leader of the Imperial Sword Sect could afford to have a spiritual beast! Soon, under the guidance of the golden-haired squirrel spiritual beast, Song Jian arrived at a small pavilion. At that moment, Sect Leader Duan Xingliu and a woman were sitting opposite each other in the pavilion. Between them, on the pavilion table, a pot of clear tea was being brewed. The fragrance of the tea slowly wafted out, and upon smelling it, Song Jian felt instantly invigorated. Mysterious melodies even surfaced in his mind. Enlightenment Tea! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim softly. To think, Song Jian had only tasted Enlightenment Tea once in the real world when Meng Tiantian offered it. After that taste, he had never forgotten, often reminiscing about it. The efficacy of Enlightenment Tea notwithstanding, just its enduring and profound fragrance alone was enough to make one fall deeply in love with it. Hehe, Song Jian has arrived, come here, and pay your respects to Venerable Lingyun! Duan Xingliu glanced at Song Jian and beckoned with a chuckling smile. Disciple pays his respects to Master and to Venerable Lingyun! Song Jian said respectfully, bowing deeply. The woman before him appeared to be about thirty years old, with phoenix eyes that carried a faint air of authority and skin like white jade that shimmered with a lustrous glow. Her oval face, coupled with her imperial attire, only served to augment her noble demeanor even further. Venerable Lingyun gave Song Jian a casual look, her lips curving slightly as she said softly, So this is the personal disciple youve just accepted? To possess such strength at such a young age truly makes others envious! Hehe, hes still young, and he hasnt even fully grasped the introductory techniques, not worthy of Venerable Lingyuns praise! Duan Xingliu wore a face of pride, yet his words were humble. Duan Xingliu was very satisfied with Song Jian, going as far as to play some tricks to snatch him outright from Immeasurable Peak, and despite some subsequent troubles, for Duan Xingliu, it was all worth it. For our first meeting, Ill give you a gift. Its nothing special, but it could come in handy when you go out on adventures! Venerable Lingyun smiled slightly and drew out a treasure bead from her bosom, tossing it to Song Jian. A portable cave dwelling? Venerable Lingyun is so generous, how can my young disciple accept such a gift? Duan Xingliu said, his face showing a hint of surprise as he examined the bead. Song Jian caught the treasure bead, and with the Eye of Insight activated, the attributes of the bead immediately became clear to him. A portable cave dwelling that can set up a cave abode in the wilderness, complete with an integrated Golden Light Array that provides concealment, alert, and flight capabilities? Song Jian was astonished in his heart. Usually, when he was out in the wilderness, he only used a camping tent. With this, if he went adventuring with others and they all set up their tents, while Song Jian opened up an entire cave dwelling, it would be extremely cool and showy! Dont worry, accept it! Venerable Lingyun said with a smile. Havent you thanked the Venerable yet? Duan Xingliu urged Song Jian. Song Jian hurried forward and bowed: Thank you for your generous gift, Venerable. After exchanging pleasantries, Duan Xingliu finally began to ask Song Jian why he had come to see him, Why did you come to see me today? Do you have any problems with your techniques cultivation? Song Jian knew that Duan Xingliu was referring to the Chaos Sword Canon. Since he had acquired the Chaos Sword Canon, he had been unable to cultivate it, with the system continuously indicating that he did not meet the cultivation requirements. As for what those requirements were, there were no hints whatsoever, which was a source of frustration for Song Jian. Moreover, no one in the entire Imperial Sword Sect had been able to successfully cultivate this sword canon. Even if Song Jian asked Duan Xingliu, it was unlikely that he would gain anything from it. Master, I have come to report to you that during my previous expedition to the Ancient Desolate Abyss, I discovered a method to cultivate Snake Vine Grass! Song Jian said. Clang~ Duan Xingliu was startled, his teacup dropping onto the table, and without bothering to clean up, he hurriedly asked: What, you found a way to cultivate the Abyssal Serpent Vine Grass? Chapter 1225 - Chapter 1225 Chapter 1227 Contribution Points Chapter 1225: Chapter 1227 Contribution Points Chapter 1225: Chapter 1227 Contribution Points The reason why the Imperial Sword Sect shared Ancient Sword Star with the Ancient Desolate Abyss was mainly due to the Abyssal Breath from the Ancient Desolate Abyss. It greatly weakened the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect; once they entered the Ancient Desolate Abyss, their attributes would be directly weakened by 80%, making them weaker than even an ordinary person. Facing the Desolate Beasts, they had no power to strike even once. For a long time, the Imperial Sword Sect could only be forced to defend themselves. They could only attack when the Desolate Beasts left the Ancient Desolate Abyss. If it hadnt been for the Demon Suppression Seal left by the Ancient Sword Sect, it was feared that the entire Ancient Sword Star would have already been eroded by the Ancient Desolate Abyss. The Demon-Repelling Elixir was the only way that allowed disciples from the Imperial Sword Sect to freely enter and exit the Ancient Desolate Abyss without being affected by the reduction of their attributes. However, the main ingredient needed to refine the Demon-Repelling Elixir, the Abyssal Serpent Vine Grass, had to grow within the Ancient Desolate Abyss itself, which created an insurmountable problem! For hundreds of years, the Imperial Sword Sect had been researching how to plant the Snake Vine Grass outside of the Ancient Desolate Abyss, but with minimal success. If they had a large amount of Snake Vine Grass to refine into Demon-Repelling Elixirs, the Imperial Sword Sect was absolutely confident that they could completely seal off or expel the Ancient Desolate Abyss from Ancient Sword Star in a short period of time! You, you havent lied to me, have you, Song Jian, have you really found a way to plant the Snake Vine Grass outside the Ancient Desolate Abyss? Duan Xingliu stood up, asking excitedly. Venerable Lingyun, who was standing beside them, also looked at Song Jian with a surprised expression. She was also aware of the thorn in the side of the Imperial Sword Sect. Song Jian directly took out a Planting Puppet Beast from the Shattered Divine Realm and said to Duan Xingliu, Sect Leader, this is a Puppet Beast that has mastered the Abyss Planting Skill. It can plant the Abyssal Serpent Vine Grass, and moreover, it can simulate the environment of the Abyss outside the Ancient Desolate Abyss, ensuring theres absolutely no problem with growing the Snake Vine Grass! Duan Xingliu scrutinized the Puppet Beast for a long time, seemingly checking to see if it was as Song Jian described. After a while, Duan Xingliu burst into laughter and bowed to Venerable Lingyun, saying, Venerable, please forgive me, this is a matter that concerns the life and death of the Imperial Sword Sect. We must summon all the sect elders to discuss this. As for the trading terms you mentioned before, the Imperial Sword Sect agrees, but we must postpone it by a month! A smile appeared on Venerable Lingyuns face as she stood up and laughed lightly, The Imperial Sword Sects century-long wish is finally about to be fulfilled. I hereby offer my congratulations in advance. Since we have come to an agreement, I must hurry back to prepare. Ill see you in a month! Venerable Lingyun gave Song Jian a look full of admiration and a bit of surprise, nodded, and turned into a rainbow light that shot into the sky. Song Jian, how many such Puppet Beasts do you have in your hands now? After Venerable Lingyun had left, Duan Xingliu quickly asked. I have fifteen, Song Jian said after hesitating for a moment. Good, you keep three, and contribute the rest! Duan Xingliu said excitedly, With twelve Puppet Beasts, we can probably plant about three hundred acres of Snake Vine Grass, which should just about be enough. As long as we amass a supply over a few years, we will be able to launch a full counterattack against the Ancient Desolate Abyss! Sect Leader, Xin Ling has about seven or eight Puppet Beasts in her hands! Song Jian, without any hesitation, directly divulged Xin Lings stock. Good, good! Duan Xinglius eyes lit up, nodding repeatedly and then saying to Song Jian, You continue your cultivation here, Im going to call a meeting of the sect elders. After the meeting, Ill come find you, and you can make any request you like. If it is within my power to fulfill it, I certainly wont hesitate! Having said that, Duan Xingliu, unable to wait any longer, used the Sword Flight Art and flew towards the main peaks Sacrificial Hall. Ahh, Sect Leader Song Jian was about to raise his hand to stop him, but Duan Xingliu had already flown out of sight. Song Jian sighed and could only sit helplessly in the pavilion. He casually picked up a clean teacup, poured himself a cup of Enlightenment Tea, and began to slowly sip it. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Enlightenment Tea had just been properly brewed and tasted excellent. Although it was not his first time drinking it and the miraculous effects of the first time were no longer present, the flavor of the Enlightenment Tea still made Song Jian marvel, sipping it in small mouthfuls. Before long, he had finished most of a pot of Enlightenment Tea. After finishing the pot of tea, Duan Xingliu returned from the Sacrificial Ceremony. Seeing that Song Jian had drunk an entire pot of Enlightenment Tea, he laughed and scolded him, saying, Its like a cow chewing peonies, such a waste! But he didnt dwell on it and gestured for Song Jian to follow him into the study of the cave dwelling. Youve done well this time, tell me, ask for anything you want! Duan Xingliu said with a smile. Being able to cultivate Snake Vine Grass had decisive strategic significance for the Imperial Sword Sect. In a few years, Snake Vine Grass would be planted extensively within the sect, and the shortage of Demon-Repelling Elixir would no longer be an issue, making an offensive on the Ancient Desolate Abyss no longer a mere fantasy! Although the power of the Ancient Desolate Abyss was formidable, if the weakening effect was not an issue, the Imperial Sword Sect wouldnt really consider those Desolate Beasts a threat. This time, the sect dispatched less than ten thousand disciples to hold back the Desolate Beast Army of millions for over ten days, even launching a counter-offensive that pushed these beasts back into the Ancient Desolate Abyss before stopping. Duan Xingliu believed that within a maximum of ten years, they could completely drive out the Ancient Desolate Abyss from Ancient Sword Star and fully control this semi-dimensional plane in the hands of the Imperial Sword Sect. I heard there is a piece of the Sword Immortal Suit in the sects collection? Song Jian said with a smile. I wonder if I could have it as a reward? Duan Xinglius hand shook, and he stared at Song Jian in disbelief for a long time before saying, Youre quite ambitious, even coveting the Sword Immortal Suit! Either way, its just a piece of equipment, and isnt equipment meant to be used by people? Keeping it in storage and letting it gather dust is the real desecration, isnt it? Song Jian said with a smile. Besides, I have already collected two pieces of the Sword Immortal Suit, so once I level up, Ill be ready to use them! Youve already collected two pieces of the Sword Immortal Suit? Duan Xingliu asked in amazement. Thats truly impressive! After pondering for a while, Duan Xingliu still shook his head and said, If it were any other piece of equipment, even from the secret vault, I could give it to you with just a word. But the pieces of the Sword Immortal Suit are in the hands of the Grand Elder, and I am powerless to intervene! Isnt there a way to exchange for it with a million Contribution Points? Song Jian asked, raising an eyebrow. Otherwise, why not just give me more Contribution Points, and I could directly exchange them? Do you think Contribution Points are something to be given out at will? Duan Xingliu glared and scolded, Thousands of disciples are watching the Contribution Points. Who dares to mess around? The Imperial Sword Sect is not a place where I, as the Sect Leader, can have the final say. If I dared to manipulate Contribution Points, other peak masters would join forces to remove me from my position! Then, for contributing the cultivation method of the Snake Vine Grass this time, that counts as a significant contribution, right? How many Contribution Points can I get for that? Song Jian asked. A hundred and fifty thousand, but I can decide to give you more, lets say two hundred thousand, Duan Xingliu said. Now you already have three hundred thousand Contribution Points. Once you gather the other seven hundred thousand, the piece of the Sword Immortal Suit will be yours! Chapter 1226 - Chapter 1226 Chapter 1228 The Secret Realm Chapter 1226: Chapter 1228: The Secret Realm Chapter 1226: Chapter 1228: The Secret Realm The Imperial Sword Sects Contribution Points system is related to the welfare of everyone within the sect; no one dares to tamper with it. Without merit, even Duan Xingliu, the Sect Leader, doesnt dare to arbitrarily distribute Contribution Points. However, when awarding Contribution Points for great achievements, there is a certain limit. Taking the example of Song Jians contribution of the planting method for Snake Vine Grass, which counts as a major accomplishment, normally, awarding one hundred and fifty thousand Contribution Points would suffice. But if Duan Xingliu wants to give more, the other peak masters cant say much, after all, the great achievement that Song Jian has accomplished is indisputable. However, even then there must be limits, at most two hundred thousand. Any more would cause dissatisfaction among the other peak masters and disciples. Master, the Thousand Swords Art I control can evolve into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation Song Jian asked, But since this sword formation is an evolution of the Thousand Swords Art technique, I wonder if its feasible to use the Spirit Sword to evolve other formations? Evolving other formations? Duan Xingliu paused, then smiled, The art of formations is vast and profound. Your idea, in theory, is feasible. Thousand Swords Art has another name as well; it is known as the Foundation of Formations. Youre not the first one to try to use the Thousand Swords Art to evolve other formations, and you certainly wont be the last. Whether you can succeed depends on how much effort you can put in! Has anyone in the sect ever evolved other formations using the Thousand Swords Art? Song Jians heart leapt with joy as he asked hastily. Duan Xingliu shook his head and said, Thousand Swords Art has long been lost. I have only read about it in the sects annals. During the time of the Ancient Sword Sect, there were predecessors who, with a single long sword in hand, could evolve formations of all the heavens and myriad worlds. With the strength of a single person, they suppressed tens of thousands of demons effortlessly, which is truly awe-inspiring! What a shame Song Jian shook his head, somewhat disappointed. Theres no need for regret! Duan Xingliu waved his hand, In one month, the Sword Array Record Secret Realm of the Imperial Sword Sect will open. With the merits youve accumulated, you will have enough to vie for a spot to enter. In the secret realm, perhaps you will gain insight into how to use the Thousand Swords Art to evolve a sword formation! Sword Array Record Secret Realm? Song Jian was stunned, his face immediately showing intense interest. He moved closer to Duan Xingliu and smiled, Master, could you explain more about this secret realm to your disciple? This secret realm, inherited from the Ancient Sword Sect, is designed for disciples to comprehend sword formations, Duan Xingliu stroked his beard as he spoke, The realm is filled with sword formations everywhere. A mountain, a rock, a blade of grass, a tree, any of these could be the construction of a sword formation. The most famous formations within the realm are the Demon Suppression Seal, the Ten Thousand Swords Slaughter, and the Four Saints Sword Array Duan Xinglius explanation took a full three hours. Song Jian listened until his head swam, but he also gained some understanding of the Imperial Sword Sects Sword Array Record Secret Realm. Originally, this secret realm was set up by the Ancient Sword Sect to train its disciples. There are many types of sword formations within, the number exceeding one hundred thousand. The formations that one first encounters upon entering the realm are of a lower grade. The deeper one goes into the realm, the higher the grade of the sword formations becomes. Although the three formations mentioned by Sect Leader Duan Xingliu are the most famous, in reality, they are only the highest-grade formations that the disciples entering have encountered. Beyond those three, there are even more powerful formations. Its just that the disciples entering simply lack the power to go deeper. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The formations within the realm progress from simple to complex, with their power increasing in succession. As long as one is not too greedy, it is always possible to come out intact. However, every time the realm opens, there are always some overambitious disciples who fall into powerful formations and lose their lives. In the end, Duan Xingliu repeatedly warned Song Jian that he must judge his own strength when entering the realm. If he found himself unmatched, he should retreat in time. Returning the way he came, the surrounding sword formations would not launch an attack, ensuring at least the preservation of his life! The month passed in the blink of an eye, and during this time, Song Jian had almost consulted all the formation-related books in the Imperial Sword Sect for research, garnering considerable gains. Even his skill in the Thousand Swords Art had improved. He had tried to arrange some simple formations using the Spirit Sword but failed every time; it seemed there was some crucial aspect he had not grasped. He could only hope for a stroke of luck once he entered the Sword Array Record Secret Realm. That day arrived quickly. Song Jian was mulling over formations in his own courtyard. More than a dozen Spirit Swords, as if hesitating, flew rapidly around his body, up and down, without interfering with each other, appearing rather mystical. Every so often, the number of Spirit Swords would increase by one. When the count reached fifty-six, it finally exceeded Song Jians control. One of the Spirit Swords began to quiver discordantly in flight and violently crashed into another next to it. The collision, as though triggering a switch, caused the remaining Spirit Swords to veer off their previous flight paths and collide with each other. A crisp clanging sound filled the small courtyard, and within moments, all of the Spirit Swords had vanished. Song Jian slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of fatigue passing through them. Continual control of so many Spirit Swords demanded an immense toll on his mental faculties. If it were not for Song Jians Spirit Points already exceeding three thousand, he likely wouldnt have been able to manage so many Spirit Swords. Just then, a three-inch white jade small sword flew towards him and hovered in front of Song Jian. Duan Xinglius voice emitted from the small sword, Song Jian, the Sword Array Record Secret Realm will open in one hour. Hurry to the Swordwood Forest at Main Peak! Disciple obeys! Song Jian cupped his hands towards the jade sword in salute, and the jade sword quivered, as if nodding, before it zipped back the way it had come with a swoosh. Song Jian was already prepared, and after a brief tidy up, he dashed towards the Swordwood Forest behind the Main Peak. The Swordwood Forest, situated behind the Main Peak, was planted with Swordwood trees, each standing as straight and tall as a sword piercing the skies, not a single one askew. Swordwood is a prized forging material, commonly used for making the hilts of longswords, and more frequently, wooden swords. Swords crafted from Swordwood were hardly inferior to those forged from metal. Furthermore, when casting spells with a wooden sword, not only was there no loss in potency, but the spells would also carry a whiff of Sword Qi. Hence, many elders in the Imperial Sword Sect favored carrying a wooden sword made of Swordwood. Seeing Song Jian arrive, Duan Xingliu gave him a slight nod, gesturing him to stand aside. By now, over ten disciples had gathered in front of the Swordwood Forest, almost all of them powerful individuals with third-tier Combat Power. The entry to the Sword Array Record Secret Realm wasnt particularly valuable; spending a certain amount of Contribution Points would suffice for access. After all, it opened yearly. However, within the Imperial Sword Sect, there werent many disciples interested in formations, so only a scant ten or so would participate each time. After waiting for a short while longer, a few more people arrived and silently stood aside. Song Jian glanced over but didnt see Xin Ling. It seemed she wasnt interested in sword formations, or else, with her Contribution Points, she could have easily exchanged for an entry pass. At that moment, an elder stepped forward and said, All disciples are now present. The Sword Array Record Secret Realm is about to open. I must remind you once more: act according to your capabilities, aim to comprehend those formations that are safer for you. Safety first! The elder repeated the caution several times, and then a dazzling purple light suddenly burst forth in the middle of the Swordwood Forest. The Teleportation Gate is open. Disciples may enter now! The elder turned around to glance at the assembled disciples, his face expressionless as he spoke. After bowing to Sect Leader Duan Xingliu and the elder, Song Jian and the others swiftly ran towards the glowing spot in the center of the Swordwood Forest. Chapter 1227 - Chapter 1227 Chapter 1229 Sword Burial Canyon Chapter 1227: Chapter 1229: Sword Burial Canyon Chapter 1227: Chapter 1229: Sword Burial Canyon Song Jian and the other disciples rushed into the Swordwood Forest, quickly discovering an oval-shaped purple teleportation portal over two meters high within it. This is the place, brothers, I wish you all good luck! a disciple dressed in the attire of a direct disciple said with a smile, cupping his hands towards everyone before stepping into the portal first. Shortly, one by one, the disciples entered. Upon stepping through the portal, Song Jian felt a blur before his eyes and then as if someone had given him a shove from behind, causing him to stagger forward a couple of steps. When he steadied himself, he found that he was standing at the edge of a canyon. Gazing into the distance, the cliff walls on both sides of the canyon were as smooth as mirrors, appearing as if a giant crack had split open the earth, stretching straight ahead with no end in sight. Is this the secret realm? Song Jian looked around and did not find any of his fellow disciples; it seemed that everyone had been scattered after entering the realm. This must be the Array Record Secret Realm. I wonder what kind of Sword Formation I will encounter! Song Jian said, ready to walk towards the canyon. He had only taken a few steps when he saw a poisonous insect the size of a fingernail cap emerging from small holes on both sides of the canyon walls, flailing its antennae and blocking Song Jians path, emitting a sharp hiss at him. Song Jian smiled faintly and pointed lightly at the poisonous insect with his right index finger. With a sizz, a sharp Sword Qi burst forth from his fingertip, striking the insect. Puff~ With a slight noise, the poisonous insect burst apart; it was just a small insect without any rank, incapable of withstanding the force of Song Jians fingertip. Song Jian smiled faintly, prepared to continue forward. Just then, the scene before him suddenly flickered as if he had entered another world, and countless poisonous insects, numbering in the thousands, suddenly burrowed out from the canyon walls on both sides, rushing toward him. Song Jians heart skipped a beat, immediately realizing he had fallen for a trap. The insect from before was also constructed by an array; the correct way to solve it was to perceive the Array that constituted the insect, gain control of the Array, find its core, and then solve it. But that fingertip from earlier was like trying to force a rough solution, which not only failed to break the Array but fully triggered its power. The dense swarm of poisonous insects before him, each possessing the strength of at least a level fifty ordinary monster, would have been overwhelming for an average player in their sixties who, upon entering the secret realm, would likely have had to flee. At that thought, Song Jians mind moved, and countless Spirit Swords, burning with dark red flames, began to slowly rotate around him, forming a giant Spirit Sword whirlwind. The firestorm whistled, and all the poisonous insects rushing towards Song Jian plunged headfirst into the Spirit Swords, incinerated by the Red Lotus Karma Fire until nothing remained but a small pile of black ash scattering in all directions. In less than three minutes, the blanket of insects had vanished, leaving only a layer of ash and a faint sweet and fishy poisonous smell in the air. Puff~ A shattering sound resonated beside Song Jians ear, and suddenly everything in front of him rippled, as if a bubble had burst, and the surrounding scene shattered into pieces. In front of Song Jian, there was only a broken poisonous insect left. The remnants of the array that constituted the insect were rapidly dissipating, and in no time, only some shattered materials remained. These materials, necessary for constructing the array, had all been destroyed and could no longer be used. Did I just forcefully decipher the array that constituted this poisonous insect? Song Jian thought, realizing what had happened. From the moment he used Sword Qi to pierce through the insect, he entered the stage of forceful decryption. Otherwise, if he had captured the insect and pondered over it, he could have comprehended the array behind its construction. If familiar with the array, he could have gradually dismantled it and obtained the materials used in its constructionCthat was the standard procedure for breaking an array. Forceful decryption like Song Jian did, without letting the array harm him, yielded no gains. If he continued in this way, entering the Sword Array Record Secret Realm would have no meaning. Indeed, every plant and tree here might be constructed by an array; I must be more careful! Song Jian nodded and, undeterred by such an array as the poisonous insect, continued to walk toward the valley ahead. As soon as he entered the canyon, Song Jian felt chilling winds and the air was filled with a strong Sword Intent, which startled him and made him stop at the entrance of the canyon. Why is there such a strong Sword Intent here, its as if, as if Song Jian murmured to himself. This canyon is known as Sword Burial Canyon, and at least three seniors with Sword Intent from our sect have been trapped here! a voice came from behind Song Jian. Song Jian turned around to see two individuals dressed in the attire of inner sect disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect, slowly approaching him. Junior Brother Song, youre lucky you didnt go straight in. Otherwise, you might have also fallen into Sword Burial Canyon. The Sword Intent Storm inside isnt something just anyone can withstand, Duan Da said with a smile, looking at Song Jian. Sword Intent Storm? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, his gaze involuntarily drifting deeper into the canyon, but he saw nothing. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brother, do you not believe it? Duan Da glanced at the person beside him, who nodded and then took a rabbit over a foot long from a storage bag and threw it into the canyon. The rabbit, freed from restraint, swiftly ran into the canyon, but before it had gone ten meters, its body instantly split into hundreds of pieces, scattered across the ground. Sword Intent is intangible yet substantial. As soon as it detects a living being, it will automatically converge upon it. Even someone who has cultivated their body to be as tough as steel cannot survive in such a sharp Sword Intent Storm, Duan Da shook his head and continued, However, this is the only place in the secret realm where one can comprehend Sword Intent. At least one-third of those who enter the secret realm aim to come here for that reason! A glimmer of understanding appeared in Song Jians eyes as he looked at Duan Da and his companion, Are you two senior brothers here to comprehend Sword Intent? Haha, Junior Brother Song, were not here to comprehend Sword Intent! Duan Da shook his head and said, Deep in Sword Burial Canyon, theres a Sword Spirit Tree that bears nine Sword Intent Fruits every hundred years. Just consuming one will allow you to condense the Sword Intent most suitable for yourself! Junior Brother Song, Im Duan Da, and this is my junior brother Chen Shuyou. We are disciples of Battle Sword Peak. Sword Burial Canyon is fraught with danger. How about the three of us band together to enter? And later, we can divide the Sword Intent Fruits among us equally? Duan Da extended the invitation genuinely. Chapter 1228 - Chapter 1228 Chapter 1230 Stone Beast Chapter 1228: Chapter 1230: Stone Beast Chapter 1228: Chapter 1230: Stone Beast One only needed to eat a single fruit to immediately possess Sword Intent, such an item was unheard of by Song Jian, and definitely, its value was beyond measure. Nine fruits matured every hundred years, and if the three of them could obtain it, it would be perfect with three fruits per person. After consuming one, they would still have two left, great for trading with others or for exchanging for treasures more suited to themselves. Song Jian was very tempted, but after hesitating for a moment, he still shook his head and said, I appreciate your kind intentions, senior brothers. With my low strength, I dare not covet the Sword Intent Fruit. I shall take my leave! Having said this, Song Jian clasped his hands towards the two men and without waiting for Duan Da and his companion to stop him, he immediately performed the Sword Flight Art, flying in a different direction. Watching Song Jians retreating figure, Duan Das originally smiling face suddenly turned ashen. Senior brother, did he discover something? Chen Shuyou leaned in and asked in a low voice. Hmph, I thought the Sect Leader had taken in an incredible disciple, but it turns out hes just a coward! Duan Da snorted disdainfully. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Junior brother, even without him, its fine with just the two of us. Now we can each get more Sword Intent Fruits! Duan Das face broke into a smile again as he kindly said to Chen Shuyou, Just follow the plan we devised earlier. As long as we take an Ice Stone Pill, which reduces our Vitality Points, the Sword Intent Storm wont be able to sense us! Yes, senior brother, I will follow your instructions! Chen Shuyou said respectfully. Alright, junior brother, lets go. After saying this, Duan Da swallowed a gray pill that emanated a cold aura and took the lead towards Sword Burial Canyon. Chen Shuyou, watching Duan Das back, revealed a sinister smile on his lips, then quickly subdued it and also consumed the Ice Stone Pill, following closely behind Duan Da. Song Jian glanced back and saw the two men enter Sword Burial Canyon one after the other. He couldnt help but sigh softly. The chance to obtain the Sword Intent Fruit was rare. A fruit that matured only once every hundred years had just happened to be encountered by him, a truly rare opportunity. However, he always felt that Duan Da and his companion harbored an inexplicable malice towards him, as if their invitation was overly deliberate. Could those two be planning to use me as cannon fodder so they can reap the benefits behind me? Song Jian thought to himself. As for Sword Burial Canyon, Song Jian had no information at all. Everything he knew was from Duan Da. Once inside, it would be all too easy for Duan Da to betray him. Song Jian had clearly felt the Sword Intent Storm triggered by the rabbit earlier. The rabbits weak strength only set off a Sword Intent Storm as thick as a finger, but even such a small burst of Sword Intent had made Song Jian feel a deep threat. If he entered the canyon and accidentally triggered a Sword Intent Storm, with his strength, he likely wouldnt be able to withstand it. A wise man does not stand under a collapsing wall. If they really can retrieve the Sword Intent Fruit from the canyon, then later on, its no big deal to trade another treasure with them for a fruit, Song Jian thought to himself. Just as he was thinking this, Song Jian suddenly felt a chill at the back of his neck, a massive threat was rapidly closing in on him. In that instant, a thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky and flew towards him. Boom~ With a loud bang, Song Jian, who was flying through the sky using the Sword Flight Art, was directly struck by the lightning and smashed into the ground, creating a human-shaped deep crater. Half a day had passed when Song Jian slowly sat up from the ground, expelling a wisp of faint smoke from his mouth. Damn it, I forgot about the sanctuarys prohibition, he said, exhaling. No Sword Flight Art allowed, or it will call down a lightning strike! Song Jians face was ghastly. He had only thought of leaving the vicinity of Sword Burial Canyon as quickly as possible and forgot about the sanctuarys ban on flying, which led to a lightning strike! This strike had cost Song Jian one-third of his Vitality Points, comparable to a full-force attack from a third-order Combat Power expert. If it werent for Song Jians formidable strength and the fact that all his equipment was of Dark Gold quality or higher, this hit could have easily sent him into a near-death state. After ten minutes or so, Song Jian had fully recovered. Just as he was about to continue forward, he suddenly saw a stone mountain ahead of him. This stone mountain seemed to be made entirely of one giant boulder, standing over a hundred meters tall. Looking closely, the stone mountain did not appear to be made of sharply angled rocks, but rather, it resembled a giant stone sculpture that had its edges worn away by time, leaving only a vague outline of its original shape. This looks like some quadripedal beast, but its no longer clear what it originally was. This stone sculpture has been here for at least a thousand years Song Jian muttered to himself. As he stared for a long time, Song Jian suddenly had the feeling that the stone mountain in front of him was coming to life. Startled, he couldnt help but use Eye of Insight to continue observing the stone mountain. It seems to be constructed by formation patterns as well Song Jian suddenly noticed something odd. Just then, a roar exploded in his ears, as if a giant beast was howling, and the stone mountain transformed into a massive Stone Beast that rushed towards Song Jian. Rather than immediately using Thousand Swords Art to slay the Stone Beast in front of him, Song Jian sent out a tendril of his consciousness, carefully sensing the beast. Clang~ With a loud noise, the Stone Beast swung its paw fiercely at Song Jian, who blocked it with his Sky-breaking Sword. Amidst the fight, golden light burst from the Stone Beasts body, and lines of formation patterns that had been hidden inside its body slowly emerged, making it easier for Song Jian to discern its internal structure. I see! A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians lips. This was the correct way to sense formation patterns in the sanctuary, defending against the attacks of the formation-constructed Stone Beast while feeling the formations that had built it. The more intense the attacks were, the more visibly the formations appeared, and the clearer the structure became to his senses. However, by doing so, Song Jian had to focus most of his mental capacity on perceiving the formation structure, leaving him passively defending against the Stone Beasts attacks. Boom! In an unguarded moment, the Stone Beasts right paw fiercely struck Song Jians left shoulder, sending a powerful force through it that knocked him back seven or eight meters while intense pain drilled into his shoulder. Song Jian rolled to his feet, looking at the mountain-sized Stone Beast with a look of surprise in his eyes. The formation that constructed this Stone Beast, it has several similarities to the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal. No, not just several, the content of the formations is more than eighty percent similar to that of the Sacred Lion Seal Song Jian thought to himself. As he pondered, the massive Stone Beast roared like a thunderous avalanche as it pounced towards Song Jian. Suddenly, the Flame Light Wings emerged behind him. Rather than retreating, he surged forward, charging straight into the belly of the Stone Beast, like a streak of flame piercing into its body. Chapter 1229 - Chapter 1229 Chapter 1231 Wine Lake Chapter 1229: Chapter 1231: Wine Lake Chapter 1229: Chapter 1231: Wine Lake Having lost its target, the Stone Beast came to a sudden halt and, moments later, there was a loud crash as the entire Stone Beast collapsed into countless pieces of stone raining down, among them many materials flickering with various glows mixed in with the rubble. Song Jians figure flickered, continuously collecting these glowing materials. He had seen through the formation that constructed the Stone Beast, located the crucial point, and directly dismantled the entire formation. While solving the formation, Song Jian also gathered all the materials that composed it, which was an unexpected bonus. Crash~ With rocks scattered all around, Song Jian landed with a face full of surprise. The materials involved in constructing the entire Stone Beast amounted to five or six dozen types. If he were to collect them himself, it would take at least a few months. Most importantly, the formation used to construct the Stone Beast was very similar to the Golden Lion Demon-binding Seal, allowing Song Jian to directly construct the Golden Lion Demon-binding Seal with these materials. System: You have comprehended the unknown stone statues formation, the skill Sword Array Atlas has gained a significant amount of proficiency; System: You have dismantled the unknown stone statues formation, obtaining formation materials: Refined Gold Stone (3), Heavenly Tempered Steel (5), Fire Refining Silver (4), Emerald Glazed-Gilt (2) Song Jian glanced at the system prompt. Just from perceiving and dismantling the formation within an unknown stone statue, the proficiency of Sword Array Atlas almost increased by half. If he encountered one or two more similar formations, Sword Array Atlas could be leveled up to level 2. This time it was just good luck, coming across a formation that was similar to the Golden Lion Demon-binding Seal Ive already mastered. If it were a different formation, it probably wouldnt have been so easy to comprehend and master! Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at the materials in his bag, Song Jian suddenly felt an urge to create the Golden Lion Demon-binding Seal FormationCand acting on that impulse, he sat cross-legged in front of a pile of rubble and began to produce it according to the Sacred Lion Seals method. After just over half an hour, a palm-sized golden lion statue appeared in Song Jians hands. He looked at the statue in his hands, a smile spreading across his face. This was his first attempt at creating a formation atlas, and the Sword Array Atlas skill was only at level one; he hadnt expected to succeed right away, which made Song Jian very happy. If it hadnt been for the earlier comprehension and dismantling of that Stone Beasts formation, I probably wouldnt have been able to create the Golden Lion Demon-binding Seal Formation, even with all the materials! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, he received another system prompt; System: You have created the Golden Lion Demon-binding Seal Formation, the formations quality is excellent, and the skill Sword Array Atlas has gained a significant amount of proficiency; Sword Array Atlas proficiency has reached 100%, please upgrade the skill level as soon as possible! Creating a formation atlas by hand had granted him even more proficiency than he had gained from dismantling the Stone Beast formation, which made Song Jian realize that to rapidly increase the Sword Array Atlas proficiency, he needed to create them himself. After storing the Golden Lion Demon-binding Seal Formation in his inventory, Song Jian took out two Purple Crystals and began to absorb the energy contained within them, gaining combat experience. In just a short while, Song Jians level had risen from sixty-two to sixty-three. Advancing one level had cost Song Jian about fifty Purple Crystals. As Song Jians level went up, the amount of Purple Crystals he needed increased. However, this method of rapidly increasing his level was so addictive, it was just too swift. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He assigned the skill points obtained from the level-up directly to the Sword Array Atlas, which elevated its level to 2. The effects of the Sword Array Atlas skill had slightly improved, and the number of arrays it could record increased from five to six. Currently, Song Jian only had two types of arrays: one was the incomplete Demon Suppression Seal, and the other was the Golden Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal. After raising his skill level, Song Jian continued on his way, and after bypassing the Stone Beast mountain, a lake appeared in the distance. This lake was roughly three to four acres in size, surrounded by five or six disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect, seemingly sensing the formation within the lake. The difficulty of the formation in this lake should be similar to that of the Stone Beast mountain just now. Its the perfect opportunity to go forward and comprehend it, and perhaps even increase the level of my Sword Array Atlas, Song Jian thought to himself. Since entering this secret realm, Song Jian had discovered that the difficulty of a formation had a lot to do with the size of the object it was built upon. The insect poison formations, weed formations, stone shard formations C even without understanding or dismantling them, one could easily break them with brute force. However, the Stone Beast mountain formation would have been very difficult to dismantle violently if Song Jian hadnt comprehended the formation diagrams during combat. As long as he comprehended the formation within an object and found the vital point, dispelling the formation became much simpler. Most importantly, he would acquire a large amount of material for constructing formations. Song Jian had always wanted to use Spirit Swords as a substitute for formation materials, but this was only theoretical. So far, he had not found a way to use Spirit Swords instead of formation materials; he had to use formation materials to build formations he desired, for now. On one hand, Song Jian couldnt delicately control too many Spirit Swords simultaneously; on the other hand, he had only just begun to scratch the surface of formations. If he could raise his Formation Atlas skill level even higher and deepen his understanding of formations, perhaps he could find a way to replace formation materials with Spirit Swords. Song Jian approached the lake and immediately smelled a strong fragrance of wine coming from the lake. Is this, is this actually a Wine Lake? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. The entire lake was full of ambrosia. Just by smelling it, Song Jian felt as if he were about to ascend to immortality, a sensation of lightness washing over his entire body. Glancing at the other disciples who were sitting cross-legged around him, he noticed not a single one came over to acknowledge his arrival. They simply sat quietly, immersing themselves in the study of the formation contained within the lake. Song Jian took two steps forward, intending to scoop up a ladle of the lake water, but he found that no matter what he did, he couldnt get close to the lake edge. Despite the mere three meters separating him from the lake, Song Jian walked more than ten steps, equivalent to five or six times three meters, yet when he looked up, the distance to the lakes edge hadnt shortened at all. It seems that to approach the lake, I must comprehend the formation inside! Song Jian thought to himself. With that thought, Song Jian followed suit and sat down cross-legged at the edge of the lake, extending a wisp of his spirit into the amber to carefully sense the formation within. Chapter 1230 - Chapter 1230 Chapter 1232 Breaking Through Chapter 1230: Chapter 1232 Breaking Through Chapter 1230: Chapter 1232 Breaking Through Song Jian sat cross-legged by the lake, perceiving the array that constituted the Wine Lake. Soon, his brow furrowed. The array contained within this Wine Lake turned out to be a series of linked formations, made up of at least a dozen individual arrays looping into each other. If one were to simply break one of the arrays, it could easily trigger the collapse of the entire chain. As Song Jian was comprehending the Wine Lake Array, a disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect accidentally triggered one of the minor arrays. Suddenly, the surface of the previously tranquil lake erupted into tumultuous waves that surged toward the shore. Song Jians expression changed, and he hastily stopped his contemplation. Flickering like a shadow, he quickly retreated backward while the other disciples also cast a blaming glance at the disciple who had triggered the array before retreating swiftly. Damn it, I had already grasped the sixth layer and hadnt even decided where to start, yet you dared to recklessly trigger the array! one of the Imperial Sword Sects disciples shouted with a face full of anger. Junior Brother Wang, retreat quickly! The counterattack from the Wine Lake Array is at least equivalent to the full-strength blow of a level-100 sovereign-class BOSS; we cant withstand it! Rampart of the Rock Wall, manifest the Array Diagram! Golden Light of the Earth, activate! With time pressing, the disciples used various methods to flee the vicinity of the Wine Lake. The disciple who had accidentally activated the array took a tad longer to react since his mind had been fully immersed, and by the time he stood up to dodge, a wave over ten meters tall had already crashed in front of him. Grinding his teeth, the disciple pulled a palm-sized Eight Trigrams plate from his bosom and threw it into the air, shouting loudly, Eight Trigrams Array Diagram, manifest! Around the disciple, a mist sprang up, forming a protective circle with the Eight Trigrams Array Diagram at its center. Boom! The giant wave crashed against the Eight Trigrams Array with a force like a giant pressing down with an open palm. The roaring sound pierced the heavens, and the vicinity shook as if an earthquake had struck, the ground trembling slightly. Song Jians eyes lit up as he scrutinized the Eight Trigrams Array, observing that after the impact of the giant wave, it radiated a dazzling light. It split the wave into more than ten streams of water circulating within the array, gradually weakening its force. The onslaught lasted a full three minutes before the light from the Eight Trigrams Array began to flicker erratically, clearly indicating that the array was about to collapse due to the disciples insufficient Mental Strength. Pop~ After a short while, the Eight Trigrams Array indeed collapsed into countless specks of golden light that faded into the air. The mist also slowly dispersed to reveal the disciple struggling in a watery pit, desperately trying to extricate himself. With the destructive power of the wave reduced by ninety percent thanks to the Eight Trigrams Array, the remaining water posed no threat to the disciples life, and the stream slowly receded. This disciple, whose Mental Strength had been completely exhausted, had only swallowed a few mouthfuls of water and faced no threat to his life. What a pity. The closely guarded secret of Sword Howling Peak, the Eight Trigrams Array Diagram, has been wasted because the users Mental Strength was insufficient. An array that could have been used a few more times was directly ruined! remarked a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect from a distance, watching the struggling figure in the water with a derisive laugh. The power of the Eight Trigrams Array wasnt fully utilized, deploying at most two or three layers of its strength. Otherwise, it would have withstood the blow without any damage, and might even have been able to counterattack, possibly breaking through one or two of the minor chained arrays! You didnt see his Mental Strength, maintaining the array is extremely difficult for him, or else the array disk wouldnt be damaged, turning what could have been reusable into a one-time consumable! A few disciples from the Imperial Sword Sect were whispering schadenfreude among themselves, and Song Jian suddenly realized that not all disciples within the Imperial Sword Sect got along as harmoniously as he had imagined. Alright, fellow junior brothers, the counterattack has ended, and we can continue to move forward and comprehend! An older disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect said with a smile, The Jade Liquid Wine in Wine Lake, our seniors specifically instructed us to fetch some. If that junior brother is the first to decipher the array there, please share some with us. I, of course, will not let the junior brother suffer any loss! Well said, well said, but the one who can be the first to break the array there, I believe it has to be none other than Senior Gui Chuan! A disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect laughed heartily, fawningly speaking. Indeed, indeed, among us, Senior Gui Chuan has the highest array mastery, and it will definitely be Senior Gui Chuan who breaks it first! Other disciples also echoed one after another. Laughing and chatting, the group slowly approached the edge of Wine Lake again, starting to continue their comprehension of the array contained within. Song Jian hesitated for a moment and then headed in a different direction, stopping only after he was more than two hundred meters away from the group and started to carefully comprehend the sequential arrays within Wine Lake. As Song Jian comprehended, lines of system prompts would occasionally pop up in the information bar; System: As you comprehend the Wine Lake array, your Sword Array Atlas skill earns a slight increase in proficiency; The array contained within Wine Lake was very unfamiliar to Song Jian, totally different from the previous Stone Beast Array. Even for a single small array within it, Song Jian felt as if he were looking at flowers through the fog, not able to discern any clues, let alone the large sequential array composed of dozens of small arrays. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, although there were occasional system prompts for increases in comprehension proficiency, each instance of gained proficiency was too little, and it couldnt compare at all with the previous comprehension of the Stone Beast Array. Song Jian sat by the lake and had been comprehending for more than three hours, yet his Sword Array Atlas proficiency had not even reached one-tenth of the progress, and he felt a sense of impatience in an instant. With such a slow and methodical comprehension, when will I understand it all? Am I to waste all the exploration time of the secret realm on this single array within Wine Lake! Song Jian thought to himself. To know, the Sword Array Record Secret Realm also has an opening time limit, which is only thirty days. Once the time is up, everyone inside the secret realm will be forcibly expelled, and entering again would require waiting until the opening the following year. Given Song Jians current rate of comprehension, fully understanding the entire Wine Lake Array might indeed take tens of days or even dozens of days, leaving no time to comprehend other arrays. Thinking this, Song Jian steeled his heart and directly chose the simplest loop array, and his Mental Strength, like a sharp long needle, thrust fiercely towards the array eye he had guessed. If his guess was correct, and this was indeed the array eye of the loop array, then the simple loop array would be immediately deciphered by Song Jian. If not, it would trigger a counterattack from the entire Wine Lake Array. Puft~ Song Jian felt his Mental Strength as if piercing into a bubble, a feeling of hitting nothing solid, and his heart suddenly sank. Oh no, I guessed wrong; this is not the array eye of the loop! The thought flashed through Song Jians mind, and with a thought, his figure shook violently, the Sword Shadow Clone Skill instantly deployed. An identical Song Jian stood in the original spot, while Song Jians real body swiftly retreated backwards. Chapter 1231 - Chapter 1231 Chapter 1233 Ring Array Chapter 1231: Chapter 1233: Ring Array Chapter 1231: Chapter 1233: Ring Array Waves surged from within the Wine Lake, forming a massive palm, over ten meters tall in the air, and viciously slapped down towards the location of Song Jian. Boom~ A loud explosion erupted as the wave-formed palm burst apart, the damage inflicted nearly comparable to the full force of a level hundred supreme boss. It left a deep palm imprint on the ground, and the ferocious power exploded from the center, the shockwave rippling outward in all directions, shearing off a thick layer from everything around like a typhoon had passed. Song Jians Sword Shadow Clone was instantly killed by the strike, and several meters away, Song Jian furrowed his brows tightly, his cheeks twitching slightly, resembling someone with a toothache. This strike was definitely more potent than the counterattack of the formation triggered by the disciple before, and its speed was also extremely fast. If Song Jian hadnt been ready to handle the failure of the dissolution, he likely wouldnt have had the time to deploy his Sword Shadow Clone and flee outward. The other disciples looked toward Song Jian with mocking smiles on their faces, murmuring softly to each other and pointing in his direction. Song Jian shook his head. It looked like his guess this time had failed. Not only had he triggered a counterattack from the formation, but he also gained very little proficiency in his Sword Array Atlas ability. However, Song Jian didnt give up and continued to walk toward his previous position, closing his eyes slightly. His Mental Strength probed forward like a tentacle, once again slowly reaching out towards the Wine Lake. After a moment, Song Jians expression changed, and his body suddenly became translucent as he rapidly retreated into the distance. Meanwhile, he activated all the defensive skills that came with his equipment, with several Bone Shields revolving continuously around his body. This time, the speed and power of the formations counterattack had increased significantly. Even though Song Jian had braced himself mentally, he was still fiercely struck by the palm formed from the lakes water. The defensive measures on Song Jians body had barely any effect, not offering even a second of resistance before shattering like paper under the colossal palms blow. The force then traveled through Song Jians body and viciously struck the ground below. Song Jian took advantage of the almost complete immunity to physical attacks provided by the Soul Wander skill during its first three seconds to dodge this lethal strike! The power of the formations counterattack is growing stronger, but I seem to have a better grasp on that circular array. Next time, I will definitely find its true core! Song Jian thought to himself. Despite not finding any leads on the entire Wine Lake Array, it was a bit too much to say that Song Jian could not locate the core of a mere simple circular array, even after several attempts, with his expertise in formations. Junior brother, you wont be able to break this grand array with brute force like this. Why not calm your mind and slowly comprehend it? Even if you cant decipher it, it will still enhance your knowledge of formations! Senior Guichuan from afar couldnt help but call out loudly to advise. Yeah, with you doing it this way, we cant even quiet our minds to comprehend it Stop messing around. Formations arent meant to be trifled with like this. Try some simpler formations instead. This Wine Lake Array is just too high-end for you! Song Jian ignored the persuasions and mockery from his fellow sect disciples and continued to probe the core of the array he had determined with a thread of Mental Strength. As Song Jians Mental Strength once again stabbed into the core of the circular array, what was originally a single thread of Mental Strength suddenly transformed into seven or eight finer strands, spreading in all directions. A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians lips; he had finally succeeded. He had found the core of this simple circular array. However, what Song Jian did not expect was that when his Mental Strength sensed all the details of the array, it inadvertently triggered the surrounding arrays. This time, a tornado more than ten meters high rose directly from the center of Wine Lake, and a huge water giant coalesced, letting out an angry roar towards Song Jian, raising its right fist and smashing it down on him with ferocity. Song Jians face changed dramatically, Damn it, although Ive cracked this array, it is connected with other formations, forming the Wine Lake Array. To break the Wine Lake Array, how could it be possible with just breaking the simplest array? This was a simple truth, but after Song Jian was certain of the critical point of this array, he was too eager to verify his thoughts, completely overlooking its connection to other arrays, which resulted in an even more intense counterattack from the Wine Lake Array. Seeing the water giant condensing in the center of Wine Lake, the other disciples also changed their expressions dramatically. Although they were far from Song Jian, they still moved away towards a distant place immediately, muttering curses as they did so. As the massive fist, resembling a small mountain, smashed towards him, Song Jians mind moved, and he disappeared in place, with even his breath vanishing without a trace. Boom~ After a loud roar, the soil within tens of meters in diameter was blasted into the sky as mud rain, leaving a huge crater in its place. This made the other disciples who had taken cover in the distance mistakenly believe that Song Jian had perished, shaking their heads and sighing. The water giant, having lost the presence of Song Jian, also lost the drive to continue its attack, and after standing still for a few seconds, it transformed back into rain, falling into Wine Lake. Just when everyone believed Song Jian was dead, after the mud rain had fully settled, Song Jians figure reappeared before their eyes. How, how did he dodge that strike? Gui Chuan gaped, unable to fathom how Song Jian had evaded that hit. It must be some kind of one-time defensive treasure, otherwise how could he be unharmed This lad, relying on his defensive treasure, is taking the Wine Lake Array way too lightly. If it werent for the seniors specific instruction to collect some Jade Liquid Wine, I would absolutely turn around and leave. With him causing trouble here, its impossible to comprehend this Wine Lake Array with peace of mind! All of them watched Song Jian approach Wine Lake once more, shaking their heads and sighing, none stepping forward to comprehend the Wine Lake Array, all standing at a distance, looking at Song Jian. Song Jian, who had initially thought his effort was in vain, found to his astonishment upon opening his skill panel that the proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas skill had significantly increased. How, how can this be? Full of surprise, Song Jian hurriedly opened the information panel to check closely. Indeed, there was a system prompt in the information panel that had appeared after Song Jian had cracked the array. System: You have cracked one of the arrays contained within the Wine Lake Array, the Sword Array Atlas skill has gained a large amount of proficiency! It seems that only by completely breaking the array can I gain a large amount of proficiency! Song Jian thought to himself. In an instant, he cast aside the thought of giving up and set about breaking another new array. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1232 - Chapter 1232 Chapter 1234 Jade Liquid Wine Chapter 1232: Chapter 1234: Jade Liquid Wine Chapter 1232: Chapter 1234: Jade Liquid Wine Song Jians decryption continued, he was reckless, directly perceiving each constituent array within the Wine Lake Array, without caring about the connections between the arrays, merely attempting to break each individual array. With each attempt, he almost inevitably triggered a counterattack from the Wine Lake Array, the roaring never ceased, and the banks of the Wine Lake were trampled into a swamp, where it was simply impossible to stand. All the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect who wanted to perceive the Wine Lake Array gaped from a distance at Song Jian, watching him trigger a counterattack from the Wine Lake Array every few minutes; however, with each counterattack, Song Jian always emerged unscathed, without the slightest harm. This, this How, how does he do it? How can he be so powerful! Although his method of solving the array seems somewhat despicable, the fact that he can withstand so many array counterattacks and still remain unharmed indeed shows skill The disciples who originally scorned Song Jian slowly developed a sense of admiration in their hearts for the constantly courting death Song Jian. Putting aside his level of array prowess, this guys survival skills were clearly far superior to everyone elses, which was truly awe-inspiring. By repeatedly dodging into the Shattered Divine Realm with each triggered counterattack, Song Jian managed to decipher five or six arrays in succession, bringing the proficiency of his Sword Array Atlas skill back to full once again. When the proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas reached its maximum, Song Jian sat down cross-legged to absorb Purple Crystals and level up. This time, he used more than eighty Purple Crystals before he increased his level by one, reaching level sixty-four. He allocated the newly acquired skill points once again into the Sword Array Atlas, raising the skill to level three. The advancement of the skill made Song Jians perception of the Wine Lake Array even more clear, improving the accuracy of his selection of vital array points, and speeding up the decryption process. In just two days, Song Jian had decrypted all the arrays in the Wine Lake Array. The details of more than ten arrays were all clear in his mind. Although there were still some aspects he hadnt fully grasped about how they combined to form the entire Wine Lake Array, for Song Jian, it was only a matter of time. The proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas skill had once again reached 98%. It wouldnt be long before he progressed further. Song Jian had several hundred Purple Crystals in his inventory, all obtained from slaying monsters in the Dark Prison. The monsters there could drop Purple Crystals, which made Song Jian wish more than once that he could encounter a similar dungeon again. Just as Song Jian was preparing to make a final push to completely decipher the Wine Lake Array, the Imperial Sword Sect disciple named Gui Chuan appeared beside him without knowing when. This junior brother, I greet you with respect! Gui Chuan said with a smile packed on his face, very politely bowing to Song Jian. Senior Gui Chuan, I return your respectful greeting! Song Jian replied with a smile and courteously bowed back. Junior brother must be the Song Jian who gained huge contributions in the sect and was taken as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader, truly a young talent! Gui Chuan complimented, But unexpectedly, your mastery of array is also so profound. Junior brother, it seems you have already deciphered most of this great Wine Lake Array, and youll soon complete it, wont you? Senior Brother is too kind! Song Jian was somewhat surprised that, having only joined the Imperial Sword Sect a few days ago, his fame had already grown so large. If theres anything you need, Senior Brother, just say it outright. If I can do it, I will not shy away! said Song Jian with a smile, already guessing the purpose of Gui Chuans visit, but still needing Gui Chuan to state it outright. Haha, Junior Brother is so straightforward. Since thats the case, I can only brazenly make a request. Junior Brother, if you really crack the Wine Lake Array and obtain the Jade Liquid Wine, could you spare some for me, so I can fulfill my duties? Gui Chuan asked cautiously. Gui Chuan felt uneasy in his heart. He wasnt familiar with Song Jian, and he had even joined other disciples in mocking him before. Now coming here, he was merely trying his luck, and was already prepared to be mocked by Song Jian. The Wine Lake Array was unpredictable, consisting of more than a dozen interlocking arrays, one trapping the next. A single misstep could trigger the arrays counterattack, and he didnt possess Song Jians methods to emerge unscathed after each counterattack. After pondering for two days, Gui Chuan finally decided to give it a try, uncertain if Song Jian would agree. Senior Brother, could you please tell me in detail what use there is for this Jade Liquid Wine from the Wine Lake? asked Song Jian with a smile. In truth, as long as he cracked the Wine Lake Array, he would have the chance to obtain a share of Jade Liquid Wine. At that time, he would naturally know its properties. So many disciples had come to comprehend and break this array, indicating the wines extreme rarity. However, getting some advance information wouldnt do any harm. Seeing that Song Jian did not immediately refuse, Gui Chuan felt a glimmer of hope and quickly explained, Junior Brother may not know, but this Wine Lake Array is quite famous in the entire secret realm. At the center of the Wine Lake, the Jade Liquid Wine is cultivated, and its even hailed as the king of thousands of wines, rich and mellow. For those who drink it, it offers the benefits of prolonging life and enhancing strength. However, these are just incidental effects. Its taste is such that anyone who has tried it once will never forget it! The seniors at the peak specifically instructed me to obtain a share of Jade Liquid Wine, or else Gui Chuan showed a wry smile on his face. Song Jian didnt speak, just nodded slightly, and Gui Chuans face lit up with a pleasant surprised smile, continuously bowing in thanks. Moments later, the entire Wine Lake Array suddenly emitted a rumbling sound. A huge whirlpool appeared at the center of the Wine Lake. Seeing this whirlpool, Gui Chuans face showed an excited expression, and he laughed heartily. The Wine Lake had been in the secret realm for who knows how long. Since the first person obtained a share of Jade Liquid Wine from the lake, many had attempted to break the array. But after each solution, the array within the lake would change on its own, meaning that every time one entered the secret realm, if the Wine Lake Array had been cracked before, theyd face a brand-new Wine Lake Array and would have to start from scratch. The sign that the Wine Lake Array was successfully broken was the emergence of the huge whirlpool at the center of the lake. Once the whirlpool appeared, it meant that the Wine Lake Array was cracked, and the array would change again. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone watched as a stone platform rose up in the center of the whirlpool. At the top of the platform was a recessed pit, filled with clear, transparent liquid, emitting a thick fragrance of wine. Even from a distance, people were intoxicated by the rich aroma, with some even showing red cheeks and staggering steps, seemingly close to drunkenness just from the scent. Junior Brother, quick, get a container to hold the liquid, preferably a jade one, so it can preserve the Jade Liquid Wine for a longer time! Gui Chuan called out anxiously from the side. Just then, the pool of liquid in the middle of the stone platform, as if being pulled by an invisible force, traced an arc through the air, flying towards Song Jian. Chapter 1233 - Chapter 1233 Chapter 1235 Guardian of the Secret Realm Chapter 1233: Chapter 1235: Guardian of the Secret Realm Chapter 1233: Chapter 1235: Guardian of the Secret Realm Song Jian took out a red gourd from his bosom, a blue-quality treasure that, although it was only the size of a palm, could contain a ton of liquid. He had always filled this gourd with drinkable water, but now he emptied it completely and held it out to catch the stream of wine flying towards him. The wine turned into a thin line and rushed into the red gourd, not a drop was wasted, and a rich aroma of alcohol pervaded the air. Being so close, Song Jian took just two breaths and felt as if he were about to pass out drunk, staggering two steps back. Jade Liquid Wine, a golden-quality beverage, one drop randomly enhances an attribute by one point,, and drinking 10 drops in succession can increase longevity by one year! Song Jian looked at the gourd with bleary, intoxicated eyes, absorbing the properties of the Jade Liquid Wine. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon first consumption, one can only drink up to thirty drops. If the alcohol tolerance value is below thirty, further drinking will not result in increases in lifespan or attributes, but will only increase the alcohol tolerance value What is this alcohol tolerance value? The higher the number, the more alcohol one can consume, right? Song Jian exhaled a breath laced with alcohol and took in two deep breaths of brisk air, his eyes gradually clearing. Junior brother, Song junior brother, how much Jade Liquid Wine did you get this time? Gui Chuan asked with an earnest look, anxiously inquiring. Each time the Wine Lake Array was cracked, the amount of Jade Liquid Wine obtained varied; sometimes more, sometimes less, but Jade Liquid Wine was always a sought-after treasure, never lacking demand. Even a single drop could incite a scramble among countless people. This wine, its so powerful! A hint of astonishment flashed in Song Jians eyes. Merely getting a whiff of the lingering scent was enough to make one feel on the verge of passing out. If he really drank a mouthful, he probably would immediately collapse and lose consciousness. System: You have inhaled the rich aroma of the golden-quality liquor Jade Liquid Wine, resulting in an increase of 1 point to your alcohol tolerance value; current alcohol tolerance value: 5 points; Soon after, he received a system notification, and a new attribute never seen before appeared on his personal attribute interface: alcohol tolerance value! Only five points? It seems I too can drink at most thirty drops! Song Jian pondered and looked at the quantity of Jade Liquid Wine inside the gourd. Fifty-eight drops, not bad, not bad, theres some to spare for him! Song Jian glanced at the anxious Gui Chuan and smiled. Senior Guichuan, mission accomplished, Ive got fifty-eight drops! Song Jian clasped his hands and grinned, However, I need to keep thirty drops for myself. The remaining twenty-eight drops are all yours! Fifty-eight drops, that many? A look of joy spread across Gui Chuans face as he quickly responded, Thats enough, thats enough. Twenty-eight drops will suffice. This wine cant be drunk directly, otherwise, its easy to drink oneself to death. It must be mixed with other fine wines and consumed drop by drop! Saying this, Gui Chuans brow suddenly furrowed, the value of twenty-eight drops of Jade Liquid Wine was considerable, and he found himself at a loss for what he could offer in exchange! After much deliberation, Gui Chuan gritted his teeth, took a book from his bosom, and handed it to Song Jian, saying, Thank you, junior brother, for the gift of Jade Liquid Wine. I have nothing comparable to offer in return. This Array Analysis Insights was personally written by my master. Although it doesnt print the specifics of any array, it summarizes over a hundred and thirty years of my masters experience in array formation. I believe it will be of considerable help in your pursuit of array mastery! Song Jian was stunned, turning his gaze toward the book in Gui Chuans hands, where the three-inch-thick book was emitting a faint purple-red glow. An Epic-Quality formation book? A look of amazement spread across Song Jians face. How can this be acceptable? This book is too precious! Song Jian glanced at it casually, and the other disciples who had gathered around all showed expressions of amazement and envy. He understood that this book of epic quality must have a special significance for Gui Chuan. Although he wanted to possess it, he still felt embarrassed to take it directly. Junior brother, please accept it. Otherwise, I will feel ashamed to take your Jade Liquid Wine, sighed Gui Chuan. This Array Analysis Insights was a treasure personally handed down to him by his master, who always hoped that Gui Chuans expertise in formations would surpass his own. Therefore, the content in this Array Analysis Insights had almost nothing held back. Even someone totally ignorant about formations could become a master by studying this book. Since thats the case, then I, as your junior brother, will humbly accept it! In the end, Song Jian took the book on formations and then gave twenty-eight drops of Jade Liquid Wine to Gui Chuan. Gui Chuan carefully took a jade bottle, filled it with the twenty-eight drops of Jade Liquid Wine, tucked it into his chest, and finally showed a relieved expression on his face. With these twenty-eight drops of Jade Liquid Wine, even if the master has to rewrite an Array Analysis Insights, it wont matter; he will definitely think he made a profit! Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Gui Chuans face. Song Jian carefully examined the Array Analysis Insights he held; it was actually a book that could enhance the skills of arranging formations. Most importantly, this experience book couldnt be used directly; one had to gain the related experience of formations only through careful study. Song Jian flipped through a couple of pages and his face immediately lit up with delight, Haha, Ive found a treasure. If I can truly understand all the insights in this book, wont my Sword Array Atlas skill directly reach the top level? Just by browsing through two pages, Song Jians Sword Array Atlas skill gained one third of the proficiency, and that was just from him flipping through casually, without even trying to comprehend deeply! This book was simply a shortcut for Song Jian to elevate his Sword Array Atlas skill level! Junior brother, you must not drink the Jade Liquid Wine directly, otherwise, youll truly die of intoxication! Gui Chuan warned once more, It must be mixed and consumed with other high-quality wines, the higher the quality, the better! Senior brother, cant the elders of your peak directly drink the Jade Liquid Wine? Song Jian couldnt help but ask curiously. Hehe, junior brother, you dont know. The elder I referred to is actually my master, Real Fire Heavenly Master! Gui Chuan laughed. My master is known as the Wine Immortal. Naturally, he can drink the Jade Liquid Wine directly. However, since the Jade Liquid Wine is so precious, even my master is reluctant to drink it directly. Usually, he mixes it with other fine wines. Song Jian nodded, ready to bid farewell to Gui Chuan and head to other places to comprehend formations when he suddenly turned his head and looked toward the left. At that moment, the sky in the distance underwent a sudden change. Amidst a dark cloudburst accompanied by lightning and thunder, a golden giant nearly a hundred feet tall struggled to stand up from a mountain range. This is the Guardian of the secret realm! Gui Chuans face changed drastically, an instant cold sweat breaking out, and he growled through clenched teeth, Which fool has gone and awakened the sleeping Guardian of the secret realm? Its simply courting death! PS: Thank you Bread84 for the tip of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1234 - Chapter 1234 Chapter 1236 Enrage Chapter 1234: Chapter 1236: Enrage Chapter 1234: Chapter 1236: Enrage Gui Chuan glanced at Song Jian and started to explain what a Secret Realm Guardian was. It turned out that in the Sword Array Record Secret Realm, there were not only all sorts of things made up of Sword Formations, but also nine powerful Bosses that had always guarded the realm. These nine mighty Bosses were completely constructed from the most top-notch formations, incredibly powerful, and immune to both physical attacks and spells. Only the power of formations could take down such Bosses. This giant, emanating golden light all over its body, is at least among the top three in strength among the nine Secret Realm Guardians. Its not something we can handle at all! Gui Chuan said with a pale face. You mean to say, despite the Secret Realms existence for so long, these Bosses havent been killed even once? Song Jian couldnt help asking as he looked at the mighty Boss that seemed to be slowly awakening in the distance. Defeated? Haha Gui Chuan couldnt help but laugh and said, These nine Secret Realm Guardians simply cannot be defeated. Theyre all constructed from the top formations, not even my mentor could stand a chance here! Previously, there were disciples who were too proud and united everyone who entered the Secret Realm to defeat a Boss. However, the one they chose was the weakest Guardian, constructed from the Yin-Yang Five Elements Array Map. Even such the weakest Boss killed half of the disciples who entered the realm at the time. The other half hid themselves and barely survived the remaining time before they could come out of the realm Since then, there have also been several records of the Secret Realm Guardians being awakened, but those were all accidental. Once a Guardian is awakened, all of us are in for a rough time! Gui Chuan showed a bitter smile: With just over ten days left, forget about trying to crack the formations and improve your skills. Just run for your life, and try to stay as far away from this Guardian as possible. If it catches up with you, death is the only outcome! Song Jian looked up to see that the other disciples had already fled like their lives depended on it, moving away from the Guardians direction. Only Gui Chuan, who had been kind to him just now, stayed to explain the situation in detail. Thank you, senior-apprentice brother! Song Jian bowed and said, Ill keep your kindness in mind, but now, its time to run for our lives. Gui Chuan smiled and clapped Song Jian on the shoulder, This golden giant, the Secret Realm Guardian, is constructed from the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array, so dont even think about trying to decipher it! With that, Gui Chuan took out a palm-sized array disc, activated it, and turned into a streak of white light that shot into the sky and disappeared. Song Jian laughed to himself. He had been too obvious, even Gui Chuan had sensed his desire to try and approach the golden giant. The Secret Realm Guardians are probably the most dangerous and valuable things in the realm. Since Im here, if I dont seize the opportunity to make contact, Ill definitely regret it once I get out, Song Jian muttered to himself, looking at the distant golden giant with a confident smile on his lips. Song Jian had tried entering the Shattered Divine Realm to avoid the backlash of the Sword Formation while deciphering the Wine Lake Array. Although each entry and exit consumed some Soul Energy, this was of little concern to Song Jian. Slaying a few commander-level Bosses would replenish the spent Soul Energy. In the whole Secret Realm, when it came to survival ability, Song Jian was probably the strongest. While the others didnt dare to approach a Guardian, the only way to survive was to keep hiding and last through the time. But for Song Jian, all he needed to do was hide in the Shattered Divine Realm. The Guardians wouldnt stay in one place but would pursue the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect who had entered the realm. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian used the Sword Flight Art, flying towards the secret realms Guardian, a golden giant. As soon as he approached, he saw more than ten Imperial Sword Sect disciples controlling their life-bound long swords, continuously attacking the golden giant, but their attacks were completely ineffective against it, not causing even the slightest damage! We must use the power of formations! one of the disciples shouted loudly while throwing a formation disk at the golden giant. The palm-sized formation disk flashed with light in mid-air and transformed into a thirty-meter-long python with a horn longer than a foot on its head, resembling the mythical Jiaolong. The python constructed by the formation let out a low growl and pounced towards the golden giant, its long tail whipping fiercely against the giants calf, with a damage indicator of more than a thousand points floating up from the giants head. Seeing the python inflicting damage on the golden giant, everyone became excited and began to throw out the formation disks they had prepared in advance. In a short while, more than a dozen mystical beasts constructed from formations surrounded the golden giant and the surrounding environment rapidly began to change as well. Poisonous fog pervaded the area, corroding the golden giants defenses, while vine-like tendrils as thick as arms grew rapidly, spreading like a spider web, and in a short time covered a radius of several hundred meters. Song Jian stayed in the distance, observing carefully, wanting to see just how strong the golden giant was. After all, it was a Guardian created by the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array, ranked in the top three. If it were defeated so easily, Song Jian would surely be disappointed. As expected, the golden giant let out an angry roar, and with a raise of its right hand, the giant palm reached into the thunderclouds above. In no time, a section of lightning tens of meters long was grasped in its palm. The section of lightning appeared to be frozen, and in the hands of the golden giant, it turned into the most terrifying weapon. With just a couple of simple swings, all the monsters attacking around it were split into several pieces by this sword of thunder and lightning. Their bodies disintegrated, reverting to formation disks, which then collapsed and turned into sparkling fragments, disappearing into thin air. Next, the golden giant let out another great roar, and the thunderclouds above unleashed hundreds and thousands of purple thunderbolts. In an instant, an area of several kilometers around was engulfed by the purple thunder, destroying all formations within it in a flash. Some formations hadnt even been activated before they vanished without a trace. How could it be so powerful! The faces of the more than ten Imperial Sword Sect disciples showed terror, and a few quick-witted ones even snuck away, while the rest wore expressions of disbelief, looking at the golden giant. Truly formidable! An excited look appeared on Song Jians face, his eyes gleaming with eagerness as he concentrated his Mental Strength into a needle and stabbed it towards the golden giant. Since it was constructed by a formation, he could use his Mental Strength to sense the formation that constituted the golden giant, to comprehend and understand it, find the formation core, take control of it, and ultimately unravel the formationCthis was the standard protocol for solving a formation! However, to Song Jians surprise, as soon as his Mental Strength made contact with the golden giants body, it was as if he had struck a steel wall, utterly unable to penetrate the giants body! Being unable to enter meant that he couldnt make sense of the formations composition, leaving Song Jian at a loss for how to proceed! A hint of astonishment appeared on Song Jians face. Just then, it seemed that his probing Mental Strength infuriated the golden giant. It abandoned its attack on the Imperial Sword Sect disciples, turned around, and took large strides towards Song Jian, thumping over with a resounding rumble. Chapter 1235 - Chapter 1235 Chapter 1237 Golden Sacred Lion Demon-binding Chapter 1235: Chapter 1237: Golden Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal Chapter 1235: Chapter 1237: Golden Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal Damn it, cant sense with mental strength? Song Jians face drastically changed as he stepped on his flying sword, dodging several bucket-thick purple thunderstrikes and flew towards the distance. The golden giant possessed not only formidable close combat abilities but also lacked nothing in terms of ranged attacks. The purple thunder, filled with a world-destroying aura, was not ordinary lightning but tribulation lightning, a single strike of which could severely injure a combatant with third-tier combat power and incapacitate them. Although Song Jian was quick, the golden guardian was not slow either. Despite the fact that Song Jian was flying and the golden guardian was merely striding forward with great steps, the distance between them was not widening but was actually shrinking. At this moment, the thundercloud that had originally hovered above the head of the golden guardian also began to move rapidly towards Song Jian. Within the center of the thundercloud, streaks of purple lightning flashed continuously, emitting a bone-chilling aura. My God, what kind of strange array did we trigger? An Imperial Sword Sect disciple looked at the bodies of his fallen comrades strewn all around and a look of despair appeared on his face. This group had merely triggered the guardian of the secret realm by accident, awakening the giant that had been slumbering in the mountains; it was just an accident. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, after the protector of the secret realm, created by the Yin-Yang Five Elements Array, had been deliberately triggered and nearly half of the elite disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect were killed, no disciple would intentionally seek out the realms protectors anymore. Subsequent encounters with the guardians of the secret realm were similar to the current situation, where they were inadvertently triggered while exploring, as these protectors were not always in the same place. At this moment, Song Jian became increasingly desperate. He could hide in the Shattered Divine Realm to evade the golden guardians pursuit, but if he did so, the remaining Imperial Sword Sect disciples nearby would likely not survive. With their strength, it was impossible for them to escape the pursuit of the golden guardian. Glancing back, Song Jian was infuriated to see the surviving disciples staring dumbfounded at the golden guardian chasing him and he yelled at them, Run, for Gods sake! The disciples snapped out of their trance and scattered in panic, not one daring to remain where they were. Just as Song Jian was prepared to hide in the Shattered Divine Realm, a moments distraction allowed a purple tribulation lightning to descend from the sky, striking him hard. Song Jian was immediately enveloped by the purple lightning, experiencing excruciating pain as if his body was being torn apart inch by inch. The flying sword beneath his feet made creaking sounds, as if it was going to shatter completely in the next second. Song Jians body plummeted sharply. In a daze, he immediately activated the skill to enter the Divine Country. After waiting a few seconds, however, he realized he was still falling towards the ground ceaselessly. Boom~ With a loud crash, Song Jians body fell to the ground like a stone, bounced up, and continued to fly forward, smashing through a large tree and two boulders, carving a deep ravine in the ground. Song Jian, enduring the pain, felt as if all his bones had shattered, and his muscles throbbed with tearing pain. He checked his current status and found that his vitality points had already dropped to less than half, and the status bar showed a severely injured debuff. The severe injury status: self-recovery speed reduced by 80%, defense decreased by 50%, movement speed reduced by 30%, and losing 5 vitality points per second; Song Jians face showed a wry smile, he had already forgotten when he last suffered such severe injuries, it was just one step away from a near-death state. If the bleeding effect didnt disappear, he feared he would keep losing blood until death! Why cant I enter the Shattered Divine Realm anymore? Song Jian recalled the situation after he got injured. If he hadnt been unable to enter the Divine Country, he wouldnt have fallen so hard after enduring the hit, which caused serious secondary damage. With a flicker of thought, Song Jian tried to enter the Divine Country again but found that he seemed to have lost contact with it, as if the skill to enter the Divine Country had been sealed. His expression turned ugly instantly. After hitting Song Jian, the golden giant continued to stride towards him. Song Jian gritted his teeth, took a palm-sized golden lion statue from his inventory, and threw it fiercely at the golden giant. The golden lion statue burst into dazzling light mid-air, transforming into a gigantic golden lion hundreds of meters long and forty to fifty meters tall. Although the lion didnt look as bulky as the golden giant, the fierce aura it emitted was in no way inferior to that of the golden giant. Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal! This was a formation that Song Jian had recreated using the materials from the dismantled Stone Beast Array, the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal! The original palm-sized golden lion statue, similar to a formation plate, could directly trigger the formation with Mental Strength. The moment the Sacred Lion appeared, it launched an attack on the golden giant, who in turn swung the Thunderbolt Sword in its hand ferociously at the Sacred Lion. Above them, the purple thunder brewing in the storm clouds also began falling incessantly upon the Sacred Lion. Boom, boom, boom~ The purple lightning struck the body of the Sacred Lion, sparking a huge spray of fire that looked spectacular, but the damage inflicted on the Sacred Lion was negligible. The only thing that could hurt it was the Thunderbolt Sword in the hands of the golden giant, but the claws and teeth of the Sacred Lion could also deal significant damage to the golden giant. For a time, the two were locked in combat, with neither able to defeat the other quickly. Song Jian couldnt help but let out a sigh of relief he first downed an Advanced Healing Potion and then began to carefully inspect his status bar to find out why he had lost contact with the Divine Country. He quickly found a clue in the status bar. The purple lightning that struck him before was not only powerful with astonishing damage, but it also had a special effect spatial sealing. Anyone hit by the lightning would be unable to use spatial abilities, unable to teleport, flash, or retreat into alternate dimensions. Now, Song Jian was not only unable to use the ability to enter the Divine Country, but his Soul Wander ability was also temporarily sealed because the Soul Wander ability was actually the ability to enter the soul dimension, which is why he could cross through any physical object within the first three seconds! Glancing at the fight between the Sacred Lion and the golden giant, which couldnt be determined in a short time, Song Jian relaxed, opened his inventory, and began searching to see if there were any items that could alleviate his severe injury. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed that the Chaos Sword Canon, which had always been in his inventory, started to flash with a purple-gold gleam, seeming to hint at something. PS: I unexpectedly ran into a drinks party tonight, so theres only one chapter. Im already too dizzy and need to go throw up, sorry, sorry! Chapter 1236 - Chapter 1236 Chapter 1238 Realization Chapter 1236: Chapter 1238: Realization Chapter 1236: Chapter 1238: Realization The Chaos Sword Canon, upon being acquired by Song Jian, was something he tried to cultivate immediately, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldnt learn the manual. Even when he attempted to memorize it, he found that despite his efforts, he couldnt remember a single line from the canon. Even more, Song Jian did not even know the conditions required to cultivate the Chaos Sword Canon, so he had no choice but to keep this legendary quality technique pressed at the bottom of his bag. Originally, he thought that it might take a long time before he could cultivate this technique, but unexpectedly, after suffering a strike from the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder, the Chaos Sword Canon in his bag began to emit a faint purple-gold light, as if it were calling out to Song Jian. Song Jian couldnt wait to take out the Chaos Sword Canon and, holding it in his hands, the sword manual suddenly burst into a dazzling light that enveloped him completely. System: Do you wish to learn the legendary technique, Chaos Sword Canon, now? Yes/No A long-awaited system message appeared before Song Jians eyes. Song Jian hastily chose Yes, and the Chaos Sword Canon instantly turned into a stream of purple-gold light that burrowed into his mind. In an instant, the Sword Qi within Song Jians body began to boil uncontrollably, surging from his dan tian to his limbs and bones, with every pore exuding Sword Qi as if he were a hedgehog. However, this state quickly subsided, and Song Jian shockingly discovered that his body seemed to be no longer under his controlCas if he were a puppet, stiffly standing in place, while a robust Sword Qi continuously surged through his meridians, following a specific path as it circled within his body. Song Jian knew this was the specific circulation route of the Chaos Sword Canons Sword Qi and immediately focused on memorizing it. Unlike his previous attempts to remember the content of the Chaos Sword Canon, after the Sword Qi had circulated once, Song Jian had memorized this particular route. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the same time, a massive stream of information exploded in Song Jians mind. All the content from the Chaos Sword Canon that hed been unable to remember instantly flooded into his mind. Even though Song Jians limit for Spirit Points was already high, such a terrifying amount of information rushing into his brain all at once still made his head feel like it was going to explode, causing him to instinctively clasp his head and let out a pain-filled moan. How could there be such a terrifying volume of information? Song Jian thought in agony. He knew the entire Chaos Sword Canon by heart, for he had read it countless times. Even though he never remembered any of the content, he still knew that it consisted of only a few thousand characters. That these few thousand words could contain such an immense amount of information was something Song Jian found hard to believe. Song Jian dropped to his knees in pain, no longer holding on to the hope of immediately understanding all the information. He just hoped that the onslaught of information would end soon, otherwise, even his never-used Enemy of Death God ability might be triggered. BOOM~ A loud noise echoed as the battle between the golden giant and the Golden Holy Lion in the distance continued. The Golden Holy Lion unleashed numerous black ropes that bound the golden giants body, restricting its movements, but the golden giant still managed to ram the lion with its powerful body. The body of the Golden Holy Lion was crushed against a mountain peak, and on its body, there were signs of collapsing magical arrays, looking like wounds as golden runes continually spurted out. Gulping for air, Song Jian found that the content of the Chaos Sword Canon had been entirely etched into his mind. At that moment, Song Jian was bleeding from all seven orifices, looking extremely miserable, but in reality, once the flow of information from the Chaos Sword Canon ended, he felt an unprecedented sense of relief. Even the severe wounds and the remnants of the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder on his body had vanished. At that moment, though he looked pitiful, Song Jian felt incredibly revitalized, with a grey mass swirling in each of his eyes, and endless Sword Qi continuously flowing towards these two grey masses. And these masses, like bottomless pits, devoured all the Sword Qi without stopping. At this moment, Song Jians thoughts were rapidly tumbling in his mind, as if there were millions of little figures, each wielding a long sword and ceaselessly practicing various sword techniques. Whenever Song Jian comprehended a sword technique, the figure performing it would disappear, only for a new one to appear and demonstrate another set of swordplay. This was akin to Song Jian perceiving countless sword techniques simultaneously. When he first started practicing, the number of techniques was manageable, but as it continued to grow, he once again lost control. He felt as though he had been forced onto a high-speed highway with no way to stop. However, Song Jians understanding of sword techniques was also improving at an extremely rapid pace. In reality, with Song Jians current strength, it was impossible to learn the Chaos Sword Canon. Although the canon was only meant for those favored by gods, or players, learning such a legendary technique required meeting numerous prerequisites in addition to being favored by gods! The first requirement was to have a sword technique of at least epic quality and to practice it beyond level ten. Moreover, one also had to survive a life-threatening ordeal and receive the aid of thunderous power! Song Jians Thousand Swords Art had evolved into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art after mutating and had ascended to legendary quality, moreover, its level had been raised to eleven. Coupled with being struck by the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder and sustaining severe injuries, and the residual power of the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, which contained the most top-notch thunderous power remaining within him even after being struck, it was these factors that triggered the learning conditions for the Chaos Sword Canon when it sensed the power of the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder! Entering the secret realm and encountering the guardian, the Golden Light Giant, was both a crisis and an opportunity for Song Jian. It was a matter of seizing itCif he did, he could soar to the heavens! But now, Song Jian was distinctly feeling his mind on the verge of exploding again. The vertical eye on his brow was slowly opening uncontrollably, and it began to ooze out a trail of blood. Just at that moment, Song Jian was suddenly engulfed by an enormous shadow. The colossal body of the Golden Lion was caught by the Golden Light Giant and flung toward Song Jians position. Normally, with Song Jians speed, he could easily dodge, but now, with all his consciousness focused on comprehension of countless sword techniques, he had completely lost his perception of his surroundings. Boom~ A thunderous crash rang out as the body of the Golden Lion fell heavily upon Song Jian, pinning him down! The Golden Lion at this time was a wreck, its body riddled with countless wounds that spewed forth golden runes. It couldnt even struggle to stand and could only lie helplessly on the ground. It wasnt long before the body of the Golden Lion collapsed into disintegration, turning into countless golden runes that surged into the sky. In mid-air, the runes swirled upward like a tornado, and then slowly vanished. A palm-sized golden lion statue appeared on the ground, covered in cracks. A hand suddenly reached out to grasp the golden lion statue, but as it grasped the figure, the entire statue poofed into dust that drifted through the fingers and scattered below. Chapter 1237 - Chapter 1237 Chapter 1239 The Sword Array Chapter 1237: Chapter 1239: The Sword Array Chapter 1237: Chapter 1239: The Sword Array The Chaos Sword Canon, upon being obtained by Song Jian, he immediately attempted to cultivate it, but no matter how hard he tried, he just couldnt master the manual, and even when trying to memorize its content, he found that no matter how much effort he put in, he couldnt remember a single line from it. Even more so, Song Jian didnt even know the conditions required to cultivate the Chaos Sword Canon, leaving this legendary manual at the bottom of his storage space. He had thought that it would be a long time before he might be able to cultivate it, but surprisingly, after being struck by the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, the Chaos Sword Canon in his storage started to emit a faint purple-golden glow, seemingly calling out to Song Jian. Song Jian couldnt wait to take out the Chaos Sword Canon, and as soon as he held it in his hands, it burst into a dazzling light, enveloping his entire being. System: Do you want to learn the legendary technique, Chaos Sword Canon now? Yes/No A long-awaited system message appeared before Song Jians eyes. Song Jian, without hesitation, chose Yes, and the Chaos Sword Canon instantly transformed into a stream of purple-golden light, entering Song Jians mind. In an instant, the Sword Qi within his body boiled up uncontrollably, surging from his dantian towards his limbs and bones. Sword Qi was being emitted from every pore, making him look like a hedgehog. However, this state soon subsided, and Song Jian was shocked to find that his body seemed to be out of his control, stiffly standing in place like a puppet, while a robust stream of Sword Qi continuously impacted his meridians, following a particular path as it circulated within his body. Song Jian knew this was the specific Sword Qi circulation method of the Chaos Sword Canon, and he immediately focused on memorizing it. This time, unlike his previous attempts to memorize the content of the manual, after one cycle of the Sword Qi, Song Jian had the specific route down pat. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At the same time, a massive flow of information suddenly exploded in Song Jians mind, the contents of the Chaos Sword Canon that he had been unable to remember were flooding into him. Even though Song Jians Spirit Points limit was high, the sheer volume of information that entered his mind in that instant still caused him to feel as though his head would burst, causing him to involuntarily clasp his head and let out a painful moan. How can there be such a terrifying amount of information? Song Jian thought in pain. He had read the entire Chaos Sword Canon countless times, and although he never remembered any of it, he knew that the book was only a few thousand words, but those few thousand words contained such a vast amount of information, which was incredulous to him. Song Jian, in agony, knelt down, no longer harboring any hope of immediately understanding all of the information. All he wished for now was for the onslaught of the information flow to end quickly, otherwise, his never used Enemy of Death God skill might just get triggered. Boom~ A loud rumble continued in the distance, where the battle between the Golden Giant and the Golden Holy Lion was still raging. The Golden Holy Lion unleashed countless black ropes that bound the Golden Giant, restricting its movements, but the Golden Holy Lion was still harshly rammed by the powerful body of the Golden Giant. The body of the Golden Holy Lion collapsed a mountain, and signs of its array crumbling started to show, spewing out golden runes like blood from a wound. Song Jian was breathing heavily, the contents of the Chaos Sword Canon were now fully imprinted in his mind. At that moment, blood began to ooze from his seven apertures, making him look quite miserable, but in reality, once the information flow of the Chaos Sword Canon had finished, Song Jian felt an unparalleled sense of relief. Even the severe injuries and the remnants of the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder that had been on him vanished, leaving Song Jian looking miserable but feeling spiritually abundant. Two gray orbs whirled in his eyes, endlessly drawing in the Sword Qi that flowed towards them. These gray orbs, like bottomless pits, were ceaselessly devouring all the Sword Qi. At this moment, Song Jians mind was awhirl with thoughts, as if there were millions of little figures each wielding a long sword, endlessly practicing various sword techniques. Each time Song Jian fully grasped a technique, the figure performing it would vanish, only to be replaced by a new one brandishing a long sword and practicing another sword technique. It was as if Song Jian was comprehending millions of sword techniques simultaneously. At first, when the number of techniques being practiced was small, Song Jian could bear it, but as the number of techniques increased, he once again lost control. It was like being forcibly pushed onto a high-speed lane with no way to stop. However, Song Jians understanding of sword techniques also improved at an incredibly fast pace. In fact, with Song Jians current strength, it was utterly impossible for him to learn the Chaos Sword Canon. Although only favored ones, the players, could learn it, meeting the conditions for learning such a legendary quality skill required much more than just being a favored one! First and foremost, one must have practiced an epic-level or higher sword technique to above level ten, and also must have undergone a life-and-death tribulation, with the aid of thunder force! Song Jians Thousand Swords Art, after its mutation into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, had advanced to legendary quality, and its level had also been raised to eleven. In addition, he had been struck by the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder, putting him in a critically injured state. Plus, the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder contained the top-notch thunder force. Even though it struck Song Jian, there was still an abundance of tribulation thunder force lingering in his body, which was why the Chaos Sword Canon detected the power of the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder and triggered the learning conditions! Entering the secret realm and encountering the Guardian, the golden giant, was a tribulation for Song Jian, but it was also an opportunity. It all depended on whether he could seize itCif he could, he would soar to new heights! But now, Song Jian could distinctly feel that his mind was once again on the verge of bursting. The vertical eye on his forehead was slowly opening out of his control, and a trickle of fresh blood began to seep out. Just then, Song Jian suddenly found himself enveloped by a huge shadow. The colossal body of the golden holy lion was grasped by the golden giant and hurled towards where Song Jian was. Normally, Song Jian could have easily dodged it with his speed, but at this moment, all of Song Jians attention was on comprehending the countless sword techniques, and he had completely lost awareness of his surroundings. Boom~ With a loud crash, the body of the golden holy lion slammed into Song Jian, pinning him down! The golden holy lion at this time was a wreck, with countless wounds on its body from which golden runes were spurting out. It couldnt even struggle to stand up, lying helplessly on the ground. It didnt take long for the body of the golden holy lion to collapse and disintegrate, turning into countless golden runes that surged into the sky. In mid-air, the golden runes twisted like a tornado, rising swiftly before slowly fading into the air. A palm-sized golden lion statue appeared on the ground, its surface covered with cracks. A hand suddenly reached over and grasped the golden lion statue, but the moment the hand took hold of it, the entire statue poofed into powder, slipping through the fingers and drifting to the ground. Chapter 1238 - Chapter 1238 Chapter 1240 Damage Chapter 1238: Chapter 1240: Damage Chapter 1238: Chapter 1240: Damage At this moment, the golden giant had a sword wound from beneath its left rib, extending all the way down to its left knee, almost slicing the entire left leg in two. Deep enough to reveal bone, the wound constantly gushed golden runes, which, like blood, streamed down the giants left leg onto the ground, spreading outwards. With the left leg injured, it meant that the golden giant had lost its ability to move quickly. For Song Jian, this was definitely good news. After all, the movement speed of the golden giant was hardly slower than Song Jians Sword Flight Art, and when it ran, it could even overtake Song Jians flying speed! The golden giant roared incessantly, as countless golden runes burst from within its body, covering the wound in an attempt to heal the damage to its left leg. But the fierce Sword Qi lingering at the wound continuously shattered the incoming golden runes, preventing the injury on the giants left leg from healing. I originally thought that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword would at most cause some minor injuries to the golden giant, but I didnt expect Heh! A gleeful expression appeared on Song Jians face, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword had given him a pleasant surprise! While the golden giant bellowed in rage, a huge palm shadow, encompassing hundreds of yards above its head, suddenly appeared. Numerous Sword Qi converged towards this ethereal palm, making it increasingly more substantial. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. He could feel the Sword Qi within his body draining away like a burst dam, flowing into the unknown. Normally, once the Thousand Swords Arts Sword Formation took shape, it was almost detached from Song Jian and wouldnt consume his Sword Qi. But now, not only was the gathering speed of the Sword Qi palm imprint above his head extremely slow, but it also started to consume the Sword Qi within Song Jians body, which he had hard-earned back to two-thirds. This left Song Jian feeling rather stunned! Could it be because this Sword Qi palm imprint is especially gigantic? Song Jian thought to himself as he looked up at the shadow overhead. After all, the Sword Qi palm imprint that had formed now covered an area of hundreds of yards, which was hundreds of times larger than the previous Sword Qi palm imprints, corresponding to a consumption also hundreds of times greater! Boom The golden giant seemed to sense an even greater crisis and controlled the thunderclouds above its head to keep moving towards the Sword Qi palm imprint. Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder bolts, astonishingly, flew upwards, striking against the Sword Qi palm imprint in the sky. Against the hundreds of yards wide Sword Qi palm imprint, these bolts of Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder could only leave behind black spots, which disappeared in the blink of an eye, seemingly almost ineffective. The Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, which could grievously wound Song Jian with a single strike, was so much suppressed within the might of the Thousand Swords Arts Sword Formation that it was barely more effective than ordinary thunder. Seeing that the thunderclouds seemed to have no effect on the Sword Qi palm imprint, the golden giant howled in fury and hurled the Thunderbolt Sword in its hand, stabbing towards the center of the Sword Qi palm imprint. BoomC With a thunderous noise, the Thunderbolt Sword actually pierced a hole with a diameter of several tens of meters in the center of the Sword Qi palm imprints palm, completely penetrating it, allowing one to see the sky on the other side. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This instantly tightened Song Jians heart, as no one had ever caused such severe damage to the Sword Qi palm imprint. It seemed as if the Sword Qi palm imprint was about to disperse any moment. However, Song Jian quickly reassured himself as the Sword Qi continued to gather, slowly restoring the several tens of meters wide hole in the palm. This caused the golden giant immense frustration, its powerful strike merely briefly halted the congealing of the Sword Qi palm imprint, failing to yield any additional effect. Feeling the threat, the golden giants eyes started to whirl rapidly, sensing the danger of destruction. Hesitating for a moment, it surprisingly turned around and began to flee toward the distant mountain range. A trace of a smile emerged at the corner of Song Jians mouth. This was probably the most glorious moment for a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect in history, making the top three ranked secret realm Guardians take the initiative to flee. Nobody would believe it if it were told! However, just as the golden giant took two steps back, the Sword Qi hand above its head also seemed to sense the golden giants attempt to escape, and the concentration of Sword Qi suddenly accelerated a lot. Song Jians Sword Qi Value had already recovered by two-thirds, but in a whoosh, it plummeted to the lowest point, and at the same time, his Mental Strength also started to drop rapidly as if something was desperately draining all the energy from his body. When his Spirit Points fell to half, his Vitality Points also began to decline, which startled Song Jian greatly. He hurriedly groped out a handful of potions from his inventory that instantly restored Vitality Points and Spirit Points, and shoved them into his mouth! In less than five seconds, the Sword Qi palm had already congealed into a giant, real hand, with even the palm lines clearly visible! Boom! It was like the crash of hundreds of airplanes, a deep thunderous sound tearing through the earth, as the Sword Qi Palm Imprint brutally smashed down onto the top of the golden giants head! The enormous palm imprint first scattered the clouds of thunder above the head of the golden giant as if piercing through a thin paper, without the clouds even able to hinder the palm imprint momentarily, dispersing instantly and slowly fading away in the sky after a loud boom! Next, the Sword Qi palm forcefully struck the golden giants back, pinning it to the ground! With that strike, a damage figure of several million points floated up from the ground, but there wasnt the slightest expression of joy on Song Jians face, rather, it turned more solemn. For a sovereign BOSS, several million points of damage would be a severe injury, and some of those with lower Vitality Points might be driven straight into a dying state. But for a secret realm Guardian like the golden giant, several million points of damage was just a more severe attack that was not life-threatening. Sure enough, as the Sword Qi Palm Imprint slowly dissipated, the golden giant got up from the ground once more. Its spine and the back of its neck had suffered severe injuries. Had it been a living creature, it definitely couldnt have stood again with such grave wounds. However, what constructed the golden giant was an array, and as long as the core wasnt destroyed, the array would only have its effects weakened slightly, rather than collapsing entirely. Seeing the entirety of the golden giants back covered with golden runes, a look of dismay appeared on Song Jians face, It seems that the array eyes constructing the golden giants array are not located in the back of the head or the spine! Breaking an array completely requires finding the arrays core, and only by destroying the core will the entire array collapse! As the golden giant roared and stood up again, a huge sword Qi Stone Tower phantom slowly emerged above the head of the golden giant! Seeing the towering phantom of the Sword Qi Stone Tower hundreds of feet high, Song Jians face turned pale, and without any hesitation, he unleashed the Withering and Flourishing Azure Dragon Sword Body! Chapter 1239 - Chapter 1239 Chapter 1241 Open the Sky Chapter 1239: Chapter 1241: Open the Sky Chapter 1239: Chapter 1241: Open the Sky Given the energy required by the previous Sword Qi Palm Imprint, the Sword Qi Stone Tower rising a hundred feet before me would only demand more energy, as this was indeed the final stage of the evolution of the Thousand Swords Art! Yet in Song Jians current state, both his Sword Qi Value and Spirit Points had been entirely depleted, his Vitality Points less than half. In such a condition, he would likely be dried to a husk by the time the Sword Qi Stone Tower was even fully formed! After activating the Azure Dragon Sword Body, Song Jians condition immediately returned to its peak, and he gained an additional 30,000 points of false life. Even if his Sword Qi Value and Spirit Points were drained again, these 30,000 points of false life would be enough to solidify the Sword Qi Stone Tower! Soon, Song Jians Sword Qi Value was exhausted, followed by his Spirit Points, and then his Vitality Points also began to slowly deplete. By then, the 30,000 points of false life were gone, and Song Jians more than 10,000 remaining Vitality Points dwindled. However, by this point, the Sword Qi Stone Tower above his head had already fully taken shape, and Song Jian could even make out the patterns on every brick of the tower. Boom~ The Sword Qi Stone Tower descended upon the golden giant with the speed of lightning, once again pressing it into the ground, and a damage value of more than 3 million floated up from the floor. Staring intently at the Stone Tower with a face full of expectation, Song Jian saw no signs of activation on the first level of the tower even after a long wait, and a hint of disappointment crossed his face as he let out a soft sigh. The greatest effect of the Sword Qi Stone Tower wasnt the force of it smashing down, but rather its ability to absorb the souls of dying or severely injured enemies and then decompose their souls within the tower to enhance the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art! However, the golden giant before him was entirely formed by an array, and had no soul or anything similar, rendering the most important function of the Sword Qi Stone Tower ineffective! What a pity, it seems I only have one move left! Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jian slowly raised the Sky-breaking Sword, moving as if the sword weighed millions of tons, each minuscule motion exceedingly difficult. The surrounding air seemed to transform into a barrier to his movements, rippling with every painstaking inch he advanced! The space around Song Jians body seemed to collapse inward, with a pressure as heavy as steel clamping down tightly on his physique! Stifled, oppressive, frenzied! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian instantly felt his bones creaking and his body in severe pain, as if his strength of over 200 points was a sham. This pressure has exceeded my expectations Song Jians face turned grim as he thought to himself, As expected, only legendary warriors can effortlessly execute the moves from the Chaos Sword Canon! Song Jian could only decide to begin executing a move from the Chaos Sword Canon, but he was unable to stop halfway. Once the move started, it was like tens of thousands of tons of stone rolling down hill, relying entirely on inertia. Trying to stop it would only result in being crushed to dust. At this moment, thats how it was for Song Jian too. He had no choice but to grit his teeth and carry on with the move until the end. Giving up halfway would likely explode his entire body to smithereens! Chaos Sword Canon Song Jians facial muscles twisted painfully, his mouth full of blood as he let out a low, deep roar, Primordial Opening! A massive surge of energy burst forth from Song Jian, and in an instant, it was as though a nuclear bomb had detonated. The intense shockwave spread out in all directions, shattering numerous mountains, rivers, forests, and beasts composed of arrays the moment the wave spread! This was not a proper decryption, but a complete destruction by brute forceCoverpowering, direct erasure! Sky-breaking! This move was the only skill Song Jian had grasped after learning the Chaos Sword Canon. With his current strength, even if he met the learning requirements of the Chaos Sword Canon, he could not comprehend any skills from it, as if giving an eight-or-nine-year-old child an Azure Dragon Crescent Blade; the child would not be able to wield any cut, let alone lift it. But during a previous twist of fate, when he had almost been brain-blasted by the concepts within the Chaos Sword Canon, the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal had struck him, directly ejecting him from the chaotic state he was in. The very instant he broke free from his insight, during that flash of enlightenment, the Sky-breaking move mysteriously emerged in Song Jians mind! Even in the skill column, there was only the Chaos Sword Canon skill, and no Sky-breaking sword technique! Song Jian had always suspected that the Sky-breaking sword technique might be just his own delusion, but after the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art failed and couldnt inflict a destructive blow on the golden giant, Song Jian had no choice but to reluctantly try out the move that kept surfacing in his mind! If this move really were an illusion, Song Jian would probably have to hastily seek refuge in the Shattered Divine Realm, to escape from the golden giants pursuit! The Sword Qi Stone Tower slowly dissipated, and the golden giant stood up once again. The golden giant, now with tiny golden runes flowing all over its body, would collapse and steadily vanish into thin air upon contact with the atmosphere. Even without seeing its Vitality Points, Song Jian knew that the golden giant was severely injured, and the formation constructing it was on the verge of collapse. However, this was not because Song Jian had deciphered the formation of the golden giant, but rather, a more powerful formation was forcefully breaking the golden giants formation! Now that the golden giant was injured, it was an excellent opportunity to use Mental Strength to probe its body and locate the formations critical points. When the golden giant was unscathed, it was completely immune to mental perception. Whoever used mental perception to probe the formation inside it would be immediately counterattacked! But now, with the formation constructing the golden giant on the brink of collapse and the golden giant itself being heavily injured, it was no longer able to resist mental perception! Unfortunately, Song Jian did not realize that while he was single-mindedly trying to take down the golden giant like slaying a boss, he had actually executed a sword move, Sky-breaking, of which even he was not certain! The initially slowly fading Sword Qi Stone Tower suddenly manifested hundreds of Spirit Swords as if the entire Sword Qi Stone Tower had collapsed and then transformed into Spirit Swords! Countless Spirit Swords, ablaze with dark red flames, congealed together once again, and an axe longer than a yard appeared in midair. This axe was much taller than Song Jian, but in the eyes of the hundred-zhang-tall golden giant, it probably counted for no more than a toothpick! The moment the long axe appeared, the air was filled with an aura of chaos. Even the golden giant felt this aura and showed a look of dread, its courage completely drained, as if it were a boss attempting to flee towards the distant mountains! The previous escape by the golden giant had seemed more like a strategic retreat, requiring caution of a possible counterattack if pursued. But this time, it was a complete rout, giving the feeling of having no mental pressure when chased! Just then, the long axe that had been motionless in the air suddenly moved. In an instant, a virtual shadow of an axe blade, tens of zhang wide, appeared in the sky, and as the long axe swung through the air, the shadow of the blade viciously chopped toward the neck of the golden giant! Chapter 1240 - Chapter 1240 Chapter 1242 An Unexpected Surprise Chapter 1240: Chapter 1242: An Unexpected Surprise Chapter 1240: Chapter 1242: An Unexpected Surprise As the long axe swung through the air, its massive phantom blade viciously descended toward the golden giants neck! In an instant, Song Jian felt as if the air within hundreds of meters around him had been sucked away, leaving him completely breathless! The space around him also felt as if it were about to collapse, and Song Jian even saw spatial barriers and cracks that would only appear when space was on the verge of shattering, alongside the golden giant! Boom~ With a thunderous roar, the ground cracked open with dozens of fissures that were hundreds of meters long, Song Jian clutched his ears tightly, his face still twisted in pain as a trickle of blood slowly seeped through his fingers! Song Jian was flung hundreds of meters away by the invisible shockwave and violently crashed to the ground. When he struggled to his feet once more, silence enveloped him, and for a moment, he could not hear anything at all. Even his vision was shrouded in red, as if he had donned a pair of red glasses! The golden giant is gone At this moment, all of Song Jians attention was on the golden giant, the guardian of the secret realm. The sword technique in his mind had triggered the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art to evolve once again, surprising and delighting Song Jian! After all, Song Jian had reached a bottleneck with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art, feeling that even if his level increased, there was no more potential for further evolution; but this time, a technique from the Chaos Sword Canon had broken the limits of the Thousand Swords Art, evolving into a move that even Song Jian had not anticipated, the Sword Qi Sky-Axe! As Song Jian searched for the golden giants figure, a bright golden light burst forth from his body, and messages in the info panel cascaded down like a waterfall! Combat experience surged wildly, and the levels increased at a rate that left Song Jian dumbfounded! Sixty-five, sixty-six, sixty-seven, sixty-eight Song Jians level kept soaring until it reached level seventy, gradually slowing down before finally stopping at seventy level with 65% of the experience filled! Six levels at once? Song Jians face was filled with disbelief. He knew that after reaching the second tier of combat power, grinding for combat experience to level up had become a torturous torment. As an example, at level sixty-four, one would have to slay monsters for at least half a year to possibly gain a level! Thus, when players reach a certain level, their method of leveling shifts from grinding monsters to acquiring purple crystals and extracting energy to level up! Even then, the combat experience needed to go up a level from sixty-four was still colossal! Six levels, I actually gained six levels! Song Jians face broke into an overjoyed smile, which brought him one large step closer to passing the third-tier combat power assessment! The rise to the sixth tier granted Song Jian six more skill points! This meant he no longer had to expend Purple Crystals to upgrade his level each time the skill proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas reached full! Similarly, the proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas skill instantly achieved full value, and the original golden full value was once again overlaid by a purple proficiency bar. Then, after the purple proficiency bar reached full value again, it was covered by a black proficiency bar! In this manner, the proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas skill increased by five or six times in a row. Although there was no increase in skill points so the level did not change, the proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas had actually been boosted by five or six levels! This was an occurrence that would absolutely not happen under normal circumstances, for after skill proficiency was maxed, no matter how much one practiced, it was impossible to gain even a bit more proficiency. Only after consuming skill points to raise the skill level could one continue to increase proficiency, but now, the proficiency of the Sword Array Atlas skill had been directly elevated by several levels. Song Jian believed that now, with just skill points, he could let this skill level up several times in a row. Then, Song Jian saw that within the Sword Array Atlas skill, apart from the Demon Suppression Seal (incomplete) and Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, a new formation named Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array had been added. Even though the Demon Suppression Seal was an incomplete formation, its name was also in purple-red, signifying that just an incomplete Demon Suppression Seal had reached epic quality. The name of the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal was in gold, meaning its tier was golden, whereas the name of Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array was also in purple-red. This made Song Jians smile grow even broader! Due to being incomplete, the Demon Suppression Seal is impossible for me to construct even with all the materials; I can only look on enviously. But the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array is a complete formation. As long as I have the materials, I could create an array plate like I did with the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal before! Song Jian thought to himself, This is practically like creating another secret realm Guardian like the golden Giant. By then, even the leaders of the various peaks might not be able to take it down easily for a while! You should know that all secret realm Guardians have one feature in common: only the force of an array can inflict damage on them. If they encounter peak masters who arent adept in arrays, even if they cant kill them, they would be equally helpless against the golden Giant. For Song Jian, this was a tremendous advantage! Immediately after, a myriad of differently colored array materials appeared in the information barCthese were most likely the spoils of war obtained from forcefully breaking through the secret realm Guardian, the golden Giant! The number of these materials was in the hundreds, and it was only because Song Jians inventory was large enough; otherwise, ordinary players would probably be reduced to tears at the sight of so many precious materials! All these are materials for constructing the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array Song Jian took a deep breath, suppressing his wildly beating heart, and began to carefully inventory them. Indeed, there were even some materials to spare after constructing an array plate for the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array, which gave Song Jians confidence an additional boost! You must realize that the more powerful an array plate is, the more abundant the materials required to construct it. The reason Song Jian had such a fanciful idea to use the Spirit Swords from the Thousand Swords Art as materials for building the array was precisely because of thisCcollecting array materials is just too time-consuming and laborious! Just as Song Jian felt he had reaped a great harvest, the name of one item suddenly caught his eye, turning his bloodshot eyes even redder. He couldnt help but rub his eyes vigorously, reopened his inventory for a closer look, and after a long while, Song Jian let out a triumphant laugh, Hahaha, unexpected, truly unexpected! To think that I would find you here; what a delightful surprise, a delightful surprise indeed! Hahaha~ PS: Thanks to Yuan Nei Xiao Feng for the gift of 100 Qidian coins~ S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1241 - Chapter 1241 Chapter 1243 Leaving Chapter 1241: Chapter 1243: Leaving Chapter 1241: Chapter 1243: Leaving Placed in Song Jians inventory slot was a fragment of an item, the very piece of the Demon Suppression Tower Fragment that Song Jian had long sought! Song Jian had already obtained two pieces of the Demon Suppression Tower Fragment from the Ancient Desolate Abyss and had been searching for the third. Only by collecting all three could he merge them into a complete Demon Suppression Tower! He had always assumed that the third fragment was within the Ancient Desolate Abyss, yet to his surprise, this third fragment was actually inside the Imperial Sword Sects Formation Atlas Secret Realm. Who would have thought, this third fragment was in possession of the guardian of the secret realm Song Jian mused silently to himself. The three fragments overlapped in a single slot of his inventory, emanating a faint purple-golden light that pulsed as if indicating to Song Jian that they were ready to be merged. Song Jians gaze fell on the three fragments, and quickly, two options appeared before him: Merge and Destroy! His gaze naturally rested on Merge, and a purple-golden light swirling like a vortex began to revolve around the inventory slot. Soon, a purple-golden vortex formed, and the three Demon Suppression Tower fragments turned into three beams of light that were absorbed into the vortex. In a moment, the purple-golden light intensified and a complete Demon Suppression Tower appeared in Song Jians inventory slot. Demon Suppression Tower, of legendary quality, its actually a Spiritual Treasure! Song Jian observed the properties of the Demon Suppression Tower somewhat surprisedly. Apart from increasing all of the holders attributes by 200 points, the Demon Suppression Tower possessed a terrifying array of additional properties: increasing damage, amplifying skill power effects, increasing Vitality Points, increasing Spirit Points, accelerating recovery speed, and boosting movement speed! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Besides, the Demon Suppression Tower came equipped with three skills: Demonic Suppression, Transform Demon, and Devour Demon! Demonic Suppression was an active attack skill that consumed 30% Spirit Points, unleashing indiscriminate true damage on all monsters within a hundred-meter radius! This skill had no cooldown, allowing for continuous casting, and as long as the Spirit Points held out, it could be unleashed without limit! For killing bosses, this move was average at best, but against those monsters that rely on sheer numbers to overcome, akin to ants attempting to consume an elephant, it possessed extreme suppressive capabilities. One strike, and all monsters within a hundred meters were reduced to ash. With the Demon Suppression Tower in hand, players would no longer fear being surrounded and killed by an overwhelming number of monsters! Transform Demon was also an active skill, capable of altering a monsters innate attributes. For example, if an Abyssal monster was targeted with the Transform Demon skill, its innate Abyssal Devil attribute would change into any monster attribute designated by Song Jian. By exploiting vulnerabilities related to attributes, he could easily kill the modified monster! This had unimaginable effects when hunting down those formidable bosses! The last skill, Devour Demon, was somewhat similar to the effect of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, devouring critically wounded monsters or their corpses, and converting them into battle experience, skill proficiency, or Purple Crystal! This skill might seem ordinary at first glance, but for Song Jian, it was an even more crucial skill than the first two! What a pity, it must be traded for the life of a comrade! Song Jian looked at the purple-golden Demon Suppression Tower in his hands, his eyes filled with reluctance. Just as Song Jian was loath to put down the Demon Suppression Tower, the entire secret realm suddenly began to quiver violently, and Song Jian noticed a faint glow surrounding his body as if protecting him. Soon, Song Jian suddenly lost control over his body and turned into a beam of white light, flying into the sky. He saw that throughout the secret realm, many beams of white light were rising, each containing a human figure. These are all disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect who entered the secret realm! Song Jian thought to himself. In that instant, Song Jians vision blurred, and he felt as if a great force had flung him into the air, causing his body to spin uncontrollably. By the time he crashed heavily onto the grass, he was shocked to find that he had actually emerged from the secret realm. How could this be? There were still about ten days left before we could leave the secret realm Song Jian wondered, puzzled as he stood up and patted the dirt off himself. At that moment, he realized that all the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect who had entered the secret realm were unexpectedly thrown out, some with minor scrapes, others lying motionless on the grass, seemingly having lost consciousness. Where is this Song Jian looked up and around only to find that they were at the back mountain of the main peak of the Imperial Sword Sect, which was precisely where they had entered the secret realm. Just then, a rustling sound came from afar, as if a large group of people were running toward them. Quick, quick, quick, they should be right ahead! How could the Array Record Secret Realm suddenly collapse? I wonder if the senior brothers are injured? It shouldnt have collapsed. The Array Record Secret Realm is very stable; even after a thousand years, there should not be the slightest damage Look there, they are right over there! Looking up, Song Jian saw a group of Imperial Sword Sect disciples rapidly approaching. Upon arrival, these disciples immediately ran toward those who were injured. One of them was originally running toward Song Jian, but upon approaching and seeing Song Jian stood there curious, looking at him, the disciple scratched his head, sized Song Jian up and down, and finding no injuries on him, he gave a somewhat awkward smile to Song Jian before turning and running toward the other disciples who had just emerged from the secret realm. At that moment, Song Jian caught sight of a familiar figure and hurriedly stepped forward to salute, Instructor! Duan Jian glanced at Song Jian and waved his hand, You are now a direct disciple of the Sect Leader; its enough to call me senior brother. Song Jian nodded and corrected himself, Senior Brother Duan! Duan Jian surveyed the area with a sweeping gaze, then sighed softly, Wang Tianyu from Battle Sword Peak, Duan Mei from Qinglian Peak, and Qi Long from Gu Yue Peak, it appears these three disciples have fallen within the secret realm! With each venture into the secret realm, disciples inevitably fall; its a sad inevitability! What on earth happened in the secret realm for it to suddenly eject everyone out? Duan Jian couldnt help but ask, With the collapse of the secret realm, it will take at least three years of recovery before it can be opened again. This is a significant loss for the sect! Opening the secret realm is not only about allowing disciples to enter and comprehend formations to enhance their understanding of array laws, but even more importantly, it is about obtaining resources such as Jade Liquid Wine, which cant be found in the outside world. If it cannot be opened for three years, the loss for the Imperial Sword Sect would be indeed substantial. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, a look of hesitation appeared on his face; he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but after looking around, he chose to remain silent. Seeing Song Jians expression, Duan Jian was shocked. Knowing the full extent of a secret realms collapse, Duan Jian didnt think it would have anything to do with Song Jian. With Song Jians strength, it would be impossible for him to cause such an event. But now, observing Song Jians expression, Duan Jian was instantly sure that the incident must involve Song Jian! Duan Jian glared at Song Jian, grabbed him, quickly gave a few instructions to the other disciples who had come along, and then pulled Song Jian toward the Sacrificial Hall at the main peak. Chapter 1242 - Chapter 1242 Chapter 1244 Exchange Chapter 1242: Chapter 1244 Exchange Chapter 1242: Chapter 1244 Exchange Duan Jian pulled Song Jian towards the peaks Sacrificial Hall, and on the way, Duan Jian couldnt help but ask, Just spill it, how did you manage to cause the secret realm to end its trial early, and have it require a full three years before it can be reopened? Actually, the Formation Atlas Secret Realm was also inherited from the Ancient Sword Sect by the Imperial Sword Sect, and because of the existence of the Demon Suppression Seal within the Ancient Sword Star, many disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect were particularly interested in array formations. The sect was also focusing on cultivating disciples with a natural talent for formations, after all, the very foundation of the Imperial Sword Sects existence could be said to be due to the Demon Sealing Array! Without a sufficient number of array formation masters, if there were any issues with the Demon Suppression Seal next time, the entire Imperial Sword Sect would be in danger of annihilation! Im not too clear on the specifics! Song Jian shook his head and said, But I guess it might have something to do with me killing a guardian of the secret realm! Duan Jian almost stumbled and fell to the ground. After steadying himself, he looked at Song Jian with a shocked expression, Impossible! The strength of the secret realms guardians was well-understood by Duan Jian, even though he had never entered the secret realm. The entire sect had thoroughly researched the nine guardians inside the Formation Atlas Secret Realm. Any disciple interested in formations would first learn about the nine guardians before delving into other arrays. Each guardian can only be harmed using the power of formations. They are immune to all other types of damage! Duan Jian exclaimed in a low voice, Though they only possess the combat power of the peak of the third-tier, in reality, even legendary-level powerhouses couldnt possibly kill them unless they were masters of formation! Are you saying that you are now even more powerful than a legendary-level fighter? Duan Jian stared at Song Jian with a tilted eye and asked, Or are you implying that you have already reached the level of a master of formation? Song Jian heard the hint of mockery in Duan Jians voice, but he didnt mind, shaking his head as he said, The guardian of the secret realm that I killed was a giant shimmering with golden light, constructed by the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array. It is said to be ranked in the top three among the nine guardians As he spoke, Song Jian provided a detailed description of the golden giants appearance and attributes, making sure to emphasize the cloud of thunder atop the giants head. Although Duan Jian still found it hard to believe that Song Jian could kill a guardian of the secret realm on his own, he stopped making mocking remarks and just looked at Song Jian with a somewhat strange gleam in his eyes. The two arrived at the great hall where, apart from those who were out, nearly all the high-ranking members of the Imperial Sword Sect were already gathered in the Sacrificial Hall. After listening to Song Jians detailed explanation of the battle with the golden giant, everyone displayed a delighted expression and turned to look at the Sect Leader, Duan Xingliu. Duan Xingliu himself knew what these old foxes were thinking and couldnt help rolling his eyes internally. After coughing twice, he said softly to Song Jian, Song Jian, you performed well in the secret realm this time, managing to defeat a guardian on your own, and your contribution is undeniable Song Jians lips curved upwards slightly, his face showing a respectful expression, but inside he didnt take Duan Xinglius words too seriously. All this preamble is just for the demands that will follow, I just wonder what they want to gain? Song Jian knew that his time in the Imperial Sword Sect was still short, and although he was a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, there were some things that even Duan Xingliu would not directly claim from the benefits he had obtained. Master, I am already your personal disciple and a member of the Imperial Sword Sect. Whatever you have to say, you can just speak frankly! Song Jian bowed to Duan Xingliu as he spoke. A hint of awkwardness flashed across Duan Xinglius face, followed by a couple of coughs before he said, The nine Guardians of the Array Record Secret Realm are immortal, each guarding a extremely powerful array. In fact, they exist in the form of the very arrays that constitute their bodies! This time when you defeated the Golden Giant, the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array you obtained is a top-tier array of Legendary quality! If you could contribute it, it would greatly enhance the strength of our sect A look of sudden realization dawned on Song Jians face; so they wanted the formation diagram of the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array! Master, this Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array is extremely powerful, and its value must be very high. I wonder if it can be exchanged for that item? Song Jian said with a smile, winking at Duan Xingliu as he asked. Duan Xinglius expression faltered as he stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and then slowly nodded, With your achievements, its not out of the question, only After hesitating for a long while, Duan Xingliu sighed and gritted his teeth, Ill take you to see it first. If its not possible, you can choose any treasure from the Imperial Sword Sects secret vault as compensation, and your due Contribution Points will remain unchanged! Song Jian was taken aback, his heart sinking. It seemed that his initial thoughts were too simplistic. Surely, 1.5 million Contribution Points were rumored to be enough for an exchange for a piece of the Sword Immortal suit, but it was clear that even Duan Xingliu hadnt told him the whole truth. Given the value of the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array, its definitely not inferior to a piece of the Sword Immortal suit. Could it be that the problem lies with that Grand Elder? Song Jian thought to himself. After learning about the events in the secret realm, all the peak masters and elders looked at Song Jian with a peculiar gaze. The nine Guardians of the secret realm are the foundation of the Array Record Secret Realms existence; each one was formed from an extremely formidable array. Even the peak masters and elders coveted the formation that built these Guardians, but none would stoop to competing with a group of disciples to enter the secret realm to fight over it. Unexpectedly, Song Jian had defeated one of the top three Guardians all by himself, causing the secret realm to close for three years. The three years were actually the time for the secret realm itself to nurture another powerful array, which would then create a new Guardian. After three years, there would be a new Guardian in the Array Record Secret Realm. Once everyone had dispersed, Duan Xingliu sighed and gestured for Song Jian to follow him; the two walked towards the back mountain of the main peak together. Song Jian, that piece of the Sword Immortal suit was originally stored in the secret vault of the Imperial Sword Sect Along the way, Duan Xingliu explained as they walked, But over a decade ago, Grand Elder Duan Wuji suddenly took the equipment out of the vault, claiming it contained great secrets to becoming a Sword Immortal, and wanted to study it. At the time, he did say that if anyone amassed enough Contribution Points to exchange for this item, he would definitely not hoard it privately. However, so many years have passed, and Grand Elder Duan Wuji has not unveiled any secrets. Now, to ask for it might be difficult What kind of strength does this Grand Elder possess? Song Jian frowned slightly, asking involuntarily. Even Duan Xingliu seemed to be wary of this Grand Elder. It seemed getting the piece of the Sword Immortal suit would not be an easy task. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1243 - Chapter 1243 The 1245th Child Chapter 1243: The 1245th Child Chapter 1243: The 1245th Child Duan Xingliu couldnt help but chuckle when Song Jian asked about the Grand Elders strength. He didnt think Song Jian was intending to forcefully take the equipment from the Grand Elder. Despite Song Jians impressive feat of single-handedly annihilating a guardian of a secret realm, which surprised everyone, neither the peak masters nor the elders would believe Song Jian had the strength to rival them. After all, up to this point Song Jian was nothing more than a young man with second-tier combat power, while the peak masters and elders had at least reached the pinnacle of third-tier strength, with some even possessing legendary power. What, are you thinking of taking on the Grand Elder? Duan Xingliu asked with a smile. Song Jian wore a bitter smile and shook his head, How could that be possible? How could I possibly be a match for the Grand Elder? One must know that although Duan Xingliu was the sect leader, his actual authority wasnt much different from that of other peak masters; he could only govern his own main peak. Should any issues arise, he would still need to convene with the other peak masters and elders to deliberate. Similarly, if Duan Xingliu, as the sect leader, didnt perform well, the other peak masters had the right to remove him from his position. But the Grand Elders were different. As far as Song Jian knew, the Imperial Sword Sect had only three Grand Elders, each possessing extraordinary strength. They were like the pillars of the sect, only to be disturbed in scenarios of potential destruction. The previous invasion of wild beasts wasnt significant enough to involve them. One could imagine the immense power held by these three Grand Elders! Demi-Gods! Duan Xingliu glanced at Song Jian and uttered these two words softly. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These two words struck Song Jian like thunder, leaving him stunned for quite some time before he regained his senses. Really, there truly exists a Demi-God Realm? Song Jian felt his hands and feet tremble slightly. He had originally thought that the Legendary Realm was the highest level in this game, yet to his surprise, above the Legendary Realm, there was a Demi-God Realm. If there is a Demi-God Realm, does that also mean there is a God Realm? Song Jian thought to himself, and suddenly, like weeds, the thought began to grow wildly in his mind. The Grand Elders are one of the Imperial Sword Sects foundations. Each Grand Elder, with a full-powered strike, can rival a deity Duan Xingliu glanced at Song Jian and explained: However, after delivering that one strike, that Grand Elders lifespan would also come to an end! What, rival a deity? Song Jians face wore a dazed expression. There were many temples of deities within the City of Hope, and he had encountered divine projections descending to perform divine arts upon their worshippers more than once. Even those projections of the gods gave Song Jian an irresistible sense of power, let alone the deities themselves? Its like a nuclear weapon! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in his mind. If not for the fact that Imperial Sword Sect inherited so much from the Ancient Sword Sect, leading to the heavy debts and responsibilities of the Ancient Sword Sect also falling upon their shoulders. In order to avoid retribution from the deities, the Imperial Sword Sect had no choice but to retreat into Ancient Sword Star, which was similar to a semi-dimensional plane. With three nuclear-weapon-like Grand Elders, the Imperial Sword Sect could completely become a top-tier sect on the Main Plane, but unfortunately Song Jian sighed inwardly, suddenly feeling that the hope of obtaining fragments of the Sword Immortal set had dimmed even further. Soon, Duan Xingliu and Song Jian arrived at a cave dwelling on the back mountain. As soon as they approached, Song Jian sensed the power of an array pervading the area; the entire cave dwelling was protected by a grand array. This is the Sun Moon Starlight Array, capable of drawing upon the power of the stars to enhance the might of the array; we must not rashly intrude! Duan Xingliu whispered. The two of them stood quietly outside the cave dwelling, and after a quarter of an hour, Song Jian suddenly saw the scenery before him change. The dense pine and cypress forest that had been outside the cave dwelling twisted, and countless points of starlight appeared before Song Jians eyes. Not long after, Song Jian saw a tightly closed stone door appear before him. Next to the stone door, there was a stele about ten feet tall and eight feet wide, covered in fist-sized golden runes. Song Jian looked at them, unable to recognize any of the letters, feeling that each rune emitted endless power. This stele was also a remarkable treasure, similar to an array disk! It seemed that guarding this cave dwelling was not only the Sun Moon Starlight Array that Duan Xingliu mentioned, but also this stele-like array disk! In no time, the stone door opened automatically, and a boy in a wide Daoist robe walked out, looking to be only around twelve or thirteen years old, with a handsome visage. He bowed to Duan Xingliu and said, Senior Brother, Suixing offers his respects. The master has already been informed of your arrival, please follow me to meet the master! Thank you, Junior Brother Suixing, Duan Xingliu replied with a bow. Song Jian was amazed; the Grand Elder was truly formidable, even a serving boy at his side could address the sect master of the Imperial Sword Sect as a brother. Him meeting the Grand Elder would require calling him Grand Uncle. However, addressing a boy ten years his junior as Grand Uncle felt somewhat awkward to Song Jian. But seeing that the other party didnt seem to care about himself, Song Jian was happy to be ignored and just followed behind Duan Xingliu without a care, heading towards the cave dwelling. Upon entering the cave dwelling, a cool breeze hit them, and with a deep breath, Song Jian felt the Sword Qi inside him involuntarily speed up a bit. Looking at the nearly tangible spiritual energy within the cave dwelling, Song Jian was shocked; the spiritual energy here was more terrifying than in the Cave Heaven Blessed Land where Duan Xingliu resided. Just taking one breath increased his combat experience by over three thousand points. Even in the Cave Heaven Blessed Land where Duan Xingliu resided, it was only a matter of enhancing the efficiency of cultivation, not directly increasing combat experience and level like this! Thinking of this, Song Jian couldnt help but breathe faster, hiding behind Duan Xingliu and gulping the spiritual energy in the air. Song Jians actions seemed to attract the attention of Duan Xingliu, who couldnt help turning back to give Song Jian a stern look. It was quite embarrassing. But Song Jian didnt care about these things. He made less noise yet continued to absorb the surrounding spiritual energy nonstop, his combat experience rapidly increasing as well. In the information bar, the notifications of combat experience gained by Song Jian flooded the screen. He couldnt care less, as he watched the experience gauge, which had just reached level seventy, surge past one third in just a few minutes, his face revealing a delighted expression. The boy led them to a courtyard and pointed to one of the rooms, saying, Senior Brother, the master is inside, you may enter on your own. After saying this, the boy looked at Song Jian with a strange expression, his face inscrutable as if he wanted to say something but ultimately chose to remain silent. Without expression, Duan Xingliu walked forward, pushed the door open, and entered first. Song Jian could only give the boy a slight smile and closely follow behind Duan Xingliu into the room. Chapter 1244 - Chapter 1244 Chapter 1246 Star God Eye Chapter 1244: Chapter 1246 Star God Eye Chapter 1244: Chapter 1246 Star God Eye Song Jians behavior, in the eyes of game NPCs like Duan Xingliu and the child acolytes, naturally seemed a bit crude, but to players it was nothing out of the ordinary. When it came to real benefits, what was face worth? Merely for a few scoffs from two people, Song Jian had gained a third of his Experience Points. Where else could such benefits be found? However, Song Jian wouldnt forget the real business for which he had come here just for a bit of gain. If he did, he would truly be penny wise and pound foolish. Therefore, he kept close behind Duan Xingliu, stepping into the cottage. Upon entering, Song Jian found the cottage almost devoid of furniture. A painting hung on the wall facing the door with several cushions placed beneath it. A white-haired, bearded elder was sitting cross-legged on one of the cushions. He did not exude any aura of power, appearing just like an ordinary elder. In the game, whether an NPC or a player, ones body naturally emits a certain aura when their strength reaches a certain level. With increasing power, this aura grows stronger, so people could often guess someones strength just by feeling the aura emitted. Some professions had skills that could conceal their aura, but such skills were typically only used in specific circumstances. Usually, they would not deliberately conceal their aura, as doing so, if discovered, could easily provoke hostility from others. Greetings, Grand Elder! Duan Xingliu bowed respectfully to the elder, with Song Jian quickly following suit. In the Imperial Sword Sect, the Grand Elder held a status and strength far surpassing that of Duan Xingliu, the sect leader. In fact, the three Grand Elders could decisively remove Duan Xingliu from his position at any time. However, precisely because of this, the three Grand Elders always kept a low profile, cultivating in seclusion in the hills behind the sect to avoid unnecessary involvement in sect affairs and to not draw too much attention to themselves. Unless the sect faced a catastrophic event threatening its very existence, these three Grand Elders would not show themselves. May I ask what brings the sect leader here today? Duan Wuji asked indifferently without even opening his eyes. Duan Xingliu said respectfully, Reporting to the Grand Elder, this is my newly accepted direct disciple, Song Jian. He has made a great contribution and wishes to exchange Contribution Points for the Legendary Level Sword Immortal set piece in the Grand Elders possession, which is why I have brought him to meet the Grand Elder. Made a great contribution? Grand Elder Duan Wuji suddenly opened his eyes, looking towards Song Jian. His eyes were as bright as stars, and Song Jian, caught off-guard, found his gaze locked with Duan Wujis. His vision immediately became hazy. At that moment, Song Jian felt as though he had been cast into space, surrounded by darkness, with only some stars twinkling in the distance. All around him was desolation devoid of life, making Song Jian feel as if he had been abandoned, destined to spend the latter half of his life alone in this bleak cosmic expanse. For a while, his heart was filled with despair, and he even contemplated ending his life. Just then, the innate skill Immortal Body in his skill bar glowed, and a cool sensation surged through his mind. The desolate starscape before his eyes suddenly blurred as if seen through frosted glass. Song Jian quickly realized he had entered an illusionary realm, and with his own ability, he was still unable to break free, but the desolate feeling from the illusion lessened considerably, no longer affecting his mind. This is even more terrifying than any charm skill Song Jian thought, alarmed. He vividly remembered that the Grand Elder Duan Wuji had merely opened his eyes to look at him. Just one glance had trapped him in such a terrifying illusion. If it werent for Immortal Body, by now Song Jian might have been lost in the stars, despairing to the point of suicide. Song Jian knew that Duan Wuji could not possibly use any skill on him, as he was currently just an ordinary disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect. If the Grand Elder were to take action against him, it would be an utterly disgraceful matter if word got out. As expected of someone from the Demi-God Realm Song Jian sighed inwardly, suddenly feeling as if he were an ant in front of the towering elder Duan Wuji, who could crush him without even stretching out a hand; a mere glance was enough to plunge him into a calamity from which there was no return. After a long while, the starry sky before Song Jians eyes shattered like glass, and he found himself back in the room, where everything remained unchanged! Reporting to the Grand Elder, Song Jian has obtained the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array from the Formation Atlas Secret Realm and is willing to contribute it! Song Jian, having heard Duan Xinglius words, seemed not to have realized that he had been trapped in an illusion before. Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array? The corners of Duan Wujis mouth curled slightly upward as he chuckled, saying, The Array Record Secret Realm has existed for over a thousand years. If I wanted to obtain any formation within, I would have personally done so long ago, and even if I cannot enter the secret realm now, I can send other disciples to retrieve it! Why would I wait until now? The secret realm allows only those below the Legendary Level to enter, but the most precious diagrams are the ones constructing the nine guardians of the secret realm. However, with every defeat of a guardian, the formation atlas that constructed it disappears, never to appear again. Although a new guardian will emerge with a new formation atlas, with each defeat, the quality of the constructed formation atlas decreases. Therefore, continuously killing the guardians of the secret realm is like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, so the Imperial Sword Sect uses this secret realm merely to train disciples and has no intention of sweeping clean all the formation atlases within. However, these unwritten rules clearly do not apply to the Grand Elders; if they are truly interested in a certain array within, having someone fetch it would not lead to any objections within the sect. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What the Grand Elder says is true! Duan Xingliu said somewhat awkwardly. Well, your disciple is not bad, to be able to withstand the gaze of my Star God Eye for a quarter of an hour. Impressive! the Grand Elder Duan Wuji then closed his eyes again, saying softly. Duan Xingliu was shocked and quickly turned his head to look at Song Jian, seeing his bewildered face and no signs of harm, Duan Xingliu was at ease. Suixing, go fetch the Sword Immortals belt! Duan Wuji ordered indifferently. Yes, Master! The servant child glanced at Song Jian, then turned away. In a short while, he returned with a wooden box, placing it before Duan Wuji. Duan Wuji caressed the wooden box with his own hands, a look of reluctance appearing on his face. He sighed and said, A decade has swiftly passed. The heritage of the Ancient Sword Immortal, with its naturally formed divine charm inside, has brought me no gains. A pity, a lament, a sorrow! After a moment, Duan Wujis expression returned to impassive, and he withdrew his hand, waving at Duan Xingliu and saying, Take it away. Duan Xingliu bowed to Duan Wuji, took the wooden box in both hands, and retreated out of the quiet room. Once the two of them had left, the door of the quiet room shut by itself. Duan Xinglius expression was somewhat somber, while Song Jian looked at the wooden box in Duan Xinglius hands with anticipation, feeling an impatient urge to open it. Chapter 1245 - Chapter 1245 Chapter 1247 The News Chapter 1245: Chapter 1247: The News Chapter 1245: Chapter 1247: The News Duan Xingliu glared at Song Jian and snorted coldly, Take it, for your sake, Ive even offended the Grand Elder. If you cant make great contributions to the sect in the future, just wait and see how Ill deal with you! Song Jian took the wooden box with a smile, opened it, and saw a battle helmet emitting a purple-golden glow, quietly resting inside the wooden box. This battle helmet looked somewhat different from the other two pieces of the Sword Immortal set that Song Jian had acquired. It was made entirely of steel and could cover the entire head when worn. Even the front had a visor about one inch thick that could drop down, giving the helmet a style somewhat reminiscent of those worn by medieval knights in heavy armor. Song Jian picked up the helmet and began to carefully examine its attributes. [Sword Immortals Radiant Slaughter Helm (Legendary)]: Equipment Requirements: Strength 320, Agility 280, Constitution 300, Level 120; Item description: This is the legendary battle helmet of the unique Swordsman Immortal profession. It embodies the steadfast spirit of the Swordsman Immortal; only those who receive the Swordsman Immortal heritage and its recognition are qualified to wear it. Item attributes: Physical defense +430, Resistance +320, extremely high resistance to spiritual attacks; Spirit +100, Spirit Points recovery speed increased by 50%, Fortitude +25, Set component 1/8. Once equipped, this item will be soul-bound automatically, unable to be dropped or traded. Item special effect: Spirit Shock (Active), deals spiritual damage equal to (sum of all attributes * 100%) to all hostile targets within a 100-meter radius, conducting an attribute check on the targets in the process! If any attribute of the target is lower than ones own, the target is stunned for 2 seconds. If two attributes are lower, the target is stunned for 3 seconds, and so on! This effect has priority in its domain. Cooldown time: 60 minutes; This piece of equipment contains a mysterious power; it seems to have developed a kind of sentience. If it doesnt acknowledge you, even if you meet the equipment requirements, you wont be able to wear it! Duan Xingliu looked at Song Jian who seemed unable to part with it and couldnt help but remind him. Is this also the reason why the Grand Elder held it for over ten years without figuring it out? Song Jian glanced at Duan Xingliu, put away the battle helmet, and said quietly. Duan Xingliu nodded slightly. In the Imperial Sword Sect, this was no secret. When the Ancient Sword Immortal fell, his equipment scattered, and no one knew where each piece ended up. The only exception was this helmet, which didnt fly away but lay quietly in place and was collected. As the Imperial Sword Sect was the heir to the legacy of the Ancient Sword Sect, this helmet naturally ended up in their hands. However, treasured items possess spirit; without its recognition, one simply can not wear this piece of equipment. This was a consensus among the upper echelons of the Imperial Sword Sect! If Song Jian hadnt already owned two pieces of the Sword Immortal set, if he hadnt made great achievements, if he hadnt shown such formidable potential, Duan Xingliu would never have offended a Grand Elder for his sake! S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Treasures are sentient. Since you have already obtained three pieces of the Sword Immortal set, the other scattered pieces will eventually find their way to you. You must handle it well, Duan Xingliu looked at Song Jian, shook his head, and turned to walk back towards the Sacrificial Hall. Song Jian felt joy in his heart but didnt take Duan Xinglius words to heart. He was only level seventy at the moment, not too far from the third-tier combat power assessment. But there was still a long way to go before reaching the Legendary Realm, whether he would be able to collect the complete Sword Immortal set or gain its approval was still unknown! As Song Jian was on his way back, his communicator suddenly issued a sharp alarm. His heart sank as he quickly activated the communicator. City, City Lord, many Abyssal monsters have appeared outside the City of Hope, and there are quite a few players from the Abyssal Clan, they seem to be preparing to attack us! Wang Qis anxious voice suddenly rang through the communicator. Song Jian frowned. He had cleared Abyss fortresses within a three-hundred-mile radius of the City of Hope more than once before, precisely because he feared encountering the situation that was now unfolding. How could this be? Could there be an undiscovered Abyss Fortress near the City of Hope? Song Jian asked in a deep voice. Lord of the City, a flying Abyss Fortress has appeared in the sky, and these monsters are all coming from there Wang Qi replied. What, a moving Abyss Fortress? Song Jian was shocked. How could such a thing occur? After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian immediately said, Im coming back right away. You must prepare the army for battle now! The City of Hope had nearly thirty thousand players, and additionally, several hundred thousand game NPCs. Song Jian had long since begun building an army to protect the city, which was primarily composed of NPCs, while the players were all recruited into the war guilds. With such a strong combat power and the presence of the Protection Black Mist, if it was just ordinary creatures from the Abyss attacking the city, Wang Qi would not have felt the need to inform Song Jian. But now they faced a flying Abyss Fortress, and under such circumstances, the defensive effect of the Protection Black Mist would be minimized. After ending the call, Song Jian immediately went to Duan Xingliu and explained the situation. Duan Xingliu looked at Song Jian with a hint of surprise; he hadnt expected that his newly accepted disciple was also the lord of a city! After pondering for a moment, Duan Xingliu said, The Imperial Sword Sect is now in a state of seclusion and cannot offer you much support, but I can dispatch three Elders from the main peak to help you defend the city! Song Jian was delighted inside. He originally hadnt expected to receive help from the Imperial Sword Sect. Renowned for inheriting the ancient legacy of the Ancient Sword Sect, the Imperial Sword Sect was being watched by many gods and would certainly be struck down by those divine beings should they dare to show themselves in the world. Unless a god-level powerhouse emerged from within the Imperial Sword Sect, its disciples could not walk freely in the Main World! Thank you, Master! Song Jian bowed in gratitude. The Elders of the Imperial Sword Sect were all at least at the peak of third-tier combat power, and with the assistance of three Elders, Song Jians chances of defending the City of Hope became even greater. Duan Xingliu nodded, summoned the three Elders from the main peak lineageCtwo at the third-tier peak and one at the Legendary Realm. After a brief explanation, Song Jian and the three Elders arrived at the main peaks Transmission Array and left Ancient Sword Star through it. A flash of white light later, the group appeared in a valley filled with the sound of birds and the scent of flowers. Beneath their feet, a temporary array pattern was faintly inscribed. Song Jian looked at the map; they were not in the snowy valley from before but at a random teleportation point, about three hundred kilometers away from the City of Hope. After confirming the direction, Song Jian respectfully said to the three Elders, Elder Wang, Elder Qian, Elder Xiao, the City of Hope is over three hundred kilometers from here. We just need to fly in this direction using the Sword Flight Art, and we should arrive in a little over two hours! Elder Wang smiled slightly, stroking his beard as he said, We three old fellows have come at the Sect Leaders command to assist you in defending the city. Naturally, we will follow your arrangements! The other two Elders also nodded slightly, and together they took flight with their swords, turning into a streak of white light heading toward the direction of the City of Hope. Chapter 1246 - Chapter 1246 Chapter 1248 Grinding Away Chapter 1246: Chapter 1248: Grinding Away Chapter 1246: Chapter 1248: Grinding Away In the meeting room of the City Lord Mansion of the City of Hope, Wang Qi had a grim expression on his face. In the center of the conference table, a 3D projector was displaying the City of Hope and the surrounding area within a ten-kilometer radius. I have already informed the City Lord. It wont be long before he returns. Everyone, please dont worry, Wang Qi said somberly. With the situation as it is now, even if the City Lord returns, what difference can it make? The Abyssal monsters are too numerous, their numbers exceeding a million, and every so often, a large number of monsters emerge from that moving Abyss Fortress. As long as it exists, victory will be difficult for us! Abyssal players from around are also getting the news and are converging towards the City of Hope. It is estimated that there are already more than a thousand Abyssal players, mixed in with these monsters The range of the Protection Black Mist is also shrinking; these Abyssal monsters are literally filling it with their lives Vice City Lord, do we have a plan for retreat if we cannot hold the defense? Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The meeting room was chaotic; most people were not at all optimistic about the City of Hopes ability to defend against the siege of Abyssal monsters, especially with the strength and numbers already far exceeding everyones expectations. The sight of the distant fortress, resembling a moving mountain in the sky, gave people a feeling of helplessness and despair. Thump! Wang Qi slammed his fist on the conference table and bellowed, No matter what, we must hold our ground until the City Lord returns. Then it will be up to him to decide whether we retreat or defend! Just then, Luo Tianyu, clad in red armor, rushed into the meeting room: Vice City Lord, the evacuation of the civilians is nearly complete. There are still three thousand players and about a hundred thousand NPCs left in the city! Good, Tianyu, go command the Guardian Army to activate all the citys defense systems. We must hold out until the City Lord returns, Wang Qi shouted. Understood! Luo Tianyu had just rushed into the meeting room and hurried out again. Wang Qi glanced around at everyone in the meeting room and shouted, I dont care what you all are thinking right now, but if the City Lord returns and doesnt see you here, you will bear the consequences! Having said that, Wang Qi snorted coldly and strode out of the meeting room. At that moment, the projection in the center of the conference table suddenly changedC the onslaught of the Abyssal monsters against the Protection Black Mist quickened, and even the distant Abyss Fortress began to slowly approach the City of Hope. Are they launching a total assault? someone said with a trembling voice. Damn it, why so soon? I thought they would at least wait until the Protection Black Mist was completely worn down before they launched their total assault Its no use; the City of Hope is definitely going to fall. Gentlemen, while the Transmission Array is still operational, Im leaving first. It looks like well have to abandon everything in the City of Hope! Brother Zhu, youve invested over ten billion in assets in the City of Hope, can you really just give it up like that? Hmph, if the city is going to be destroyed and were going to die, what use is all that money? Forget it, since even Brother Zhu has such courage, I wont mention my little assets anymore. Lets just consider them all thrown away. Brother Zhu is right, as long as were alive, we can always make more money! Seeing the Abyss monsters beginning to accelerate their assault on the city, those who had still held some resolve began to waver as well, preparing to abandon everything in the City of Hope and flee. For the City of Hope, the voluntary retreat of these people was undoubtedly adding insult to injury, greatly affecting morale, but now they could no longer care about thisCtheir lives were more important. At this moment, Wang Qi had already taken his place on the city walls, appearing very busy. The sounds of running and urging were incessant around him. Squads of armored city guards ran past Wang Qi, but he didnt even glance at them; his gaze remained fixed on the distant Protection Black Mist, as if his sight could penetrate it and see the Abyss monsters outside. A player rushed up in a hurry and whispered a few words in Wang Qis ear, then asked, Vice City Lord, do we close the Transmission Array? Wang Qi pondered for a moment and then snorted coldly, No need, leave it open. Since they want to leave, all their properties in the City of Hope are to be confiscated, as stipulated in the contract they signed at the beginning! Yes, Vice City Lord! The man replied, his face showing a hint of hesitation. He glanced left and right before asking in a low voice, Vice City Lord, can we can we hold out this time? Wang Qi turned his head and looked at the player. This player was also one of the original three hundred players who had stayed when the city was built. Was even he hesitating now? Dont worry, as long as we can hold out until the City Lord returns, we will definitely be able to hold! Wang Qi said firmly. After hearing the words City Lord, a glimmer of hope appeared in the players eyes. He nodded and, without saying another word, turned and walked down the city wall. Wang Qis brows furrowed slightly as he gazed at the distant Protection Black Mist, all the while muttering in his heart, Song Jian, City Lord, you must come back quickly! Outside the City of Hope, Abyss monsters continuously roared and charged at the Protection Black Mist. In a short while, sounds of combat emanated from the mist. The Abyss monsters that rushed in never reappeared, but the ones behind kept surging forward, determinedly assaulting the Protection Black Mist and clashing with the Guardians inside. When a Guardian in the Black Mist fell in battle, the surrounding Protection Black Mist would thin out a bit. And so, the Abyss monsters, relying solely on their flesh and bone, were gradually grinding away at the Black Mist. In the distance, large groups of Abyss players sat or stood idly far away, watching the tide-like Abyss monsters slam into the Protection Black Mist, chatting with each other quietly. How many days has it been, and they still havent dispersed this protective spell formation? Nearly a hundred thousand Abyss monsters must have died inside, right? This is at least a level five protective spell formation, but it seems to be on the defensive without anyone in control. Thats good news for us. If someone were controlling it, the number of monsters killed would have at least doubled. Is this newly established city really worth the price were paying to breach it? Lets not end up in a situation where we cant even recoup our costs! Hmph, if theres someone to blame, its only because it stood in the way of our quest for the Holy Grail. Such a small city should easily be annihilated. These monsters dying in droves doesnt matter to us; the Abyss Fortress can connect to Abyssal Hell anyway. We can have as many of these monsters as we want. The Abyss players suddenly looked up, almost simultaneously turning their gaze toward the distant moving Abyss Fortress in the sky, as if they all sensed something at once. Sure enough, not long after, a Fallen Angel demon with black wings flew out from the Abyss Fortress. This time, only it emerged from the fortress. Chapter 1247 - Chapter 1247 Chapter 1249 Ancestral Land Chapter 1247: Chapter 1249: Ancestral Land Chapter 1247: Chapter 1249: Ancestral Land Is this a sovereign-level Abyssal demon? an Abyss player muttered to himself, stunned. It might even be a demon king-level. That moving Abyss Fortress, although its just level four, if summoned forcibly, it could reach the level of summoning a demon king-level Abyssal demon! another Abyss player whispered. Hmm, how could it be demon king-level? You know, once a demon king-level is summoned, that Abyss castle wont be able to summon any Abyssal demons for a long time in the future. The situation isnt urgent right now; theres no need to summon a demon king-level BOSS. Everyone gaze unblinkingly at the Fallen Angel demon floating in mid-air, behind it were two pairs of black wings, its hand clutching a longsword ablaze with black flames, its eyes blood red. The moment it appeared, the Fallen Angel demon didnt look towards the City of Hope; instead, its gaze fell upon another direction. Sky City, I didnt expect to find a Sky City here; what a pleasant surprise! Kulunsya, the Fallen Angel demon, revealed a sinister smile from the corner of his mouth, surprisingly ignoring the City of Hope shrouded in black mist and turned to fly in another direction. Its actions puzzled the Abyss players, but they soon stopped caring. Even though they had changed races and professions, these Abyss players couldnt control the actions of the Abyss monsters. After invading the Main World, at most they just followed behind the Abyss monsters, picking up the scraps. Let those monsters handle the most dangerous tasks of besieging the city, and pick up the spoils after the city is breached. Their actions werent any slower than anyone elses. It was both safe and lucrative, so why not! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The only downside was that waiting for the monsters to breach the city was a bit boring. They had been doing this for five or six days now, and facing a newly established city like the City of Hope, these monsters hadnt even broken through the outermost Guardian formations, utterly useless! BoomCboomCboomC The Abyss monsters sacrificed their lives, and the consumption of the Protection Black Mist formation was significant. What originally engulfed several kilometers of the Protection Black Mist had now shrunk to only a few hundred meters wide. Without the Guardians of the black mist, it wouldnt last long before dissipating completely. Watching the black mist gradually thinning, Wang Qis complexion turned increasingly grim. We can hold out for at most another three hours. Before nightfall, the Protection Black Mist will completely vanish! Wang Qi thought to himself. As time ticked by second by second, the sky soon began to darken, and the city wall was lined with torches as thick as arms. Every dozen meters or so, there was a large searchlight, illuminating beyond the city walls. By this time, some monsters had broken through the black mist and charged toward the City of Hopes walls. As soon as they showed their heads, they were torn into pieces by countless ranged attacks. In the beginning, only a few Abyss monsters broke through the black mist, but as time passed and the black mist thinned, more and more monsters broke through, and the people on the walls suddenly felt the pressure. Prepare to launch the flares! Fire at will after the flares are launched! Wang Qi shouted, Searchlights, lock onto Lord-level or higher BOSSes, everyone prioritize attacking the BOSSes locked by the searchlights! Wang Qis voice was loud and clear, instantly spreading hundreds of meters along the wall. Everyone responded in unison, their voices thunderous. Wang Qi nodded; their morale was indeed high! Following Wang Qis command, flare after flare soared diagonally into the sky, shining like small suns and lighting up the surroundings. In an instant, a large area in front of the city wall became as bright as daylight, and the grotesque and ugly visages of the Abyss monsters were suddenly exposed to everyones view. On the crenelated battlements of the wall, rows of NPC guards stood holding long spears, aiming at the abyssal monsters that continuously charged over! Beside them were players wielding magic staffs or longbows, players from the City of Hope Alliance. These players were much stronger than the city guards, but they lacked the discipline and order of the NPC soldiers. Fire! commanded Wang Qi, and in an instant, that order was echoed from several different directions. The sounds of gunfire erupted like a storm of beans. Ratatat, rat-tat, ratatatat Sparks flew as the area several hundred meters in front of the wall instantly turned into a battlefield. Bullets ricocheted everywhere, and the abyssal monsters that just emerged from the black mist were torn to shreds by a torrent of bullets, scattering their remains on the ground. Long arrows and spells flashing with light followed suit. A relentless onslaught hit the fresh wave of abyssal monsters just as they broke through the black mist, delivering a devastating blow. Some of the stronger monsters, despite taking the brunt of the attack and managing to charge several meters, inevitably fell, yet more poured forth, steadily closing the gap between them and the wall. Corpses began to pile from the black mist to the base of the wall. Boom~ A loud crash signaled the first monster reaching the wall of the City of Hope. Its massive body slammed into the wall, only causing ripples to spread across its surface, as if an invisible energy shield protected the structure. The moment this monster charged, a dozen people locked onto it. As it prepared for a second assault, countless attacks landed on its head, swiftly draining its Vitality Points to nothing. More and more monsters broke through the Protection Black Mist. Look as far as one could, hundreds of meters beyond the wall were swarmed with creatures, and even a ten-meter-tall Lord Level BOSS managed to breach the black mist and charged toward the wall. Magic Crystal Railgun, prepare! Wang Qi roared, his voice booming across the entire battlefield. Atop the wall, at regular intervals, stood massive Magic Crystal cannons, crouching on the battlements like fierce tigers. The barrels of these Magic Crystal Railguns slowly emerged, a dazzling white light gathering within. Seconds later, a deafening roar split the air, momentarily turning the already dim sky into broad daylight. In an instant, the dense crowd of abyssal monsters vaporized, not a single body left intact. Several hundred meters in front of the wall, the ground was shaved off by a thick layer, leaving deep craters reminiscent of ravines. All the monsters that had surged forth vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed. This single strike killed thousands of abyssal creatures. Yet quickly, more monsters surged out from the Protection Black Mist. The tall walls once again shimmered with the light of magic, and the crisp crackle of rifles rang out in unison. The battle continued. Wang Qi, looking out at the swarming abyssal monsters, knew that the most challenging moments were yet to come. At that moment, a four-winged Fallen Angel demon, just flown out from the mobile Abyss Fortress, hovered in midair. The space in front of it was clear, but upon closer inspection, one could notice occasional distortions in the light, as if an invisible transparent curtain hung there. Heh, the legendary ancestral land, Sky City! A thrilling excitement filled the eyes of the Fallen Angel Kulunsya, Lets see if this legendary land truly contains an abundance of Angel Crystals. If the legend holds true, with the help of these crystals, I will surely ascend to Demon Lord level Chapter 1248 - Chapter 1248 Chapter 1250 Unable to Defeat Chapter 1248: Chapter 1250: Unable to Defeat Chapter 1248: Chapter 1250: Unable to Defeat ` Outside the City of Hope, the Protection Black Mist had thinned to almost invisibility, and countless abyss monsters were madly rushing toward the city walls. The bodies of the monsters were stacked upon each other, forming a long slope, and a large number of monsters charged up the walls along this slope. At the same time, those monsters with the ability to fly were rapidly striking the protective barrier above the City of Hope, using their lives to deplete the energy of the barrier. In the war, brave soldiers inspire fear, but even more terrifying than brave soldiers are those horrifying monsters that do not understand what death is. They were literally using their own lives to pave a bloody path to the City of Hope for those that followed. In just a few short hours, the walls of the City of Hope had already been breached. However, during these hours, the number of abyss monsters that died reached hundreds of thousands, while the casualty rate on the City of Hopes defense side was only a few hundred. This was not a battle of equals! Had the abyss monsters not been so fierce, other players or NPCs attacking from different cities would never have managed to breach the high walls of the City of Hope. Boom! A loud explosion occurred as one of the Magic Crystal Railguns on top of the wall suddenly exploded, and the dozens of Magic Crystal shells stored around it detonated too. The part of the wall where it was located collapsed significantly, and dozens of abyss monsters around it were blown to pieces. The Magic Crystal Railgun possessed immense power, but each firing not only required the use of precious Magic Crystal shells but also had a long cooldown period. It could only be used in particularly critical moments. Had it not been for the presence of the Magic Crystal Railguns, players of the City of Hope Alliance would have been unable to hold out for so long. Everyone fled toward the City Lord Mansion. As long as the heart core of the city in the City Lord Mansion was not destroyed, then the city would still belong to the City of Hope Alliance, still belong to Song Jian! The abyss monsters that entered the City of Hope did not head directly for the City Lord Mansion. Instead, they dispersed in all directions, attacking other people in the city. Some even ran straight to the divine area to assault the temples of the gods. Most of the civilians and merchants in the city had already left through the Transmission Array, leaving only some powerful beings behind. For the abyss demons, the temple area was a prohibited zone, and the priests and Guardian Knights of the various deities acted decisively the moment these monsters stepped on the temple stairs, killing them! However, regarding the monsters in other areas, these priests and knights stood by, idly watching. As long as their temples were not violated, they would not expend the effort to exterminate these creatures! The City of Hope was on the edge of destruction, while on the other side, the four-winged Fallen Angel demon Kulunsya stretched his hands toward the void, pulling apart reality as if ripping through something strange. Open for menow! Kulunsyas face twisted savagely as he bellowed. With his roar, his arms slowly opened, and a crackling portal appeared before Kulunsya. Through this rift in the void, Kulunsya could see the scenery of Sky City, and his eyes instantly lit up with excitement. This is the place, right here Kulunsya whispered, Its identical to the legendary ancestral land. This is the homeland of the Angel Clan After struggling for two minutes, Kulunsya finally ripped open a hole large enough for him to pass through. With a whoosh, he flew through the rift in the void. Then the hole that he had ripped open began to close slowly, returning to its original form. Upon entering Sky City, Kulunsya floated in mid-air, letting out a wild laugh. Then, his gaze landed on the city center, where several tall spires stood, with the highest, the Sacrificial Tower, emitting an odd glow at its tip. ` ` Ha ha ha, right there, the Sacrificial Tower where the Heart of the Angel is stored! Kulunsya laughed heartily, flapping his two pairs of wings and flying towards the Sacrificial Tower. Who dares to intrude upon Sky City! A grand voice boomed throughout Sky City, and an Illusion Angel with three pairs of wings flew out from the Sacrificial Tower. Beside it, another angel with two pairs of pristine white wings followed, both of them gazing fiercely at Kulunsya! There are still Guardian Angels in the ancestral land? Kulunsya showed a look of surprise in his eyes. Arent the ancestral lands supposed to be destroyed, and the Angel Clan all dead? Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fallen Angel! The Illusion Angel stared at the two pairs of ink-black wings behind Kulunsya, his face immediately tensing. Damn Fallen Angels, you who have forsaken the glory of the angels, you are the shame of the Angel Clan! The Illusion Angel roared with anger, his three pairs of wings spreading fiercely as he swung his lightsaber fiercely at Kulunsya. The glory of the angels? A disdainful smile appeared on Kulunsyas face. The Angel Clan is already extinct, what glory is there left to speak of! You two cowards who have only survived till now by hiding in the ancestral land, what right do you have to speak of the angels glory in front of me! What, the ancestral land? The Illusion Angel was stunned for a moment, and said subconsciously, This is just an ordinary Sky City, how could it possibly be the ancestral land of the Angel Clan! However, the Illusion Angel soon came to his senses, realizing the opponent was an enemy. The lightsaber in his hand grew a few shades more fierce. Boom~ Kulunsya actually raised his right hand and grasped the lightsaber in the hands of the Illusion Angel, sparks of light sputtering from the point where his palm touched the lightsaber. The Illusion Angel looked at Kulunsya with an expression of disbelief, even taking a couple of glances at the black wings behind it, How how is this possible Wings are the source of power for the Angel Clan, the more wings an angel has, the stronger their power and the higher their rank. As a titled angel, the Illusion Angel, with six wings, is two realms higher in strength than Kulunsya with only four wings. Even just the brute force of a single strike should not be something that Kulunsya could block with just one hand. Foolish angel, have you even devolved in your ability to sense the strength of your enemies? Kulunsyas eyes revealed a contemptuous gaze, his right hand gripping the lightsaber firmly exerted force, and with a fierce roar, a bang sounded, the lightsaber in his hand was directly crushed! Mysterious chains began to appear across Kulunsyas body. As he roared, these shadowy chains started to crack, and ultimately with a boom, shattered completely, disappearing without a trace. At this moment, a powerful aura burst forth from within Kulunsya, and beneath the two pairs of black wings, another pair of wings rapidly grew out. Only, this new pair of wings was neither black nor white but grey! Feel my true power! Kulunsya, with blood-red eyes, roared lowly. His figure, swift as lightning, swung a fierce punch at the Illusion Angel. A thunderous rumble filled the air, ripples appeared in the void, and Kulunsyas speed actually caused a sonic boom! The Illusion Angel was shocked. Just as the thought of dodging flashed in his mind, a sharp pain suddenly hit his cheek, and his body felt as if it was struck by a beast, sending him flying backwards. ` Chapter 1249 - Chapter 1249 Chapter 1251 Fine Wine Chapter 1249: Chapter 1251: Fine Wine Chapter 1249: Chapter 1251: Fine Wine In Sky City, bursts of combat sounds could be heard, and at this moment, Song Jian and three elders from the Imperial Sword Sect were less than a hundred miles away from the City of Hope. Elders, the City of Hope is just ahead. When we get there, I will certainly fulfill my duties as a host and share a good drink with you three! Song Jian said with a smile. Almost every peak master and elder in the Imperial Sword Sect enjoyed drinking, but they mostly consumed their own brewed Spiritual Wines and fruit wines. These beverages were wonderfully flavored and had various effects, yet they werent actually very strong. Song Jian believed that he only needed to offer a few bottles of liquor like Moutai Wuliangye to satisfy them completely. Liquors such as Moutai Wuliangye were quite valuable in the real world, but in the game world, one could exchange a bottle for just a few Doomsday Coins, which was nothing to speak of! Hahaha, I have heard that, young friend, you acquired quite a stash of Jade Liquid Wine in the Formation Atlas Secret Realm. I just wonder if well have the good fortune to taste it? Elder Wang laughed heartily while stroking his beard. Song Jians face changed as he cursed inwardly, This old rascal is so shamelessly direct in his asking! Elder Wang, this Jade Liquid Wine cannot be consumed directly. It must be mixed with other fine liquors! Song Jian said. Its not that I am reluctant to offer the Jade Liquid Wine but I have yet to find a suitable fine liquor to pair it with! Oh? As it happens, I have some Hundred-Flower Brew that I can give to our young friend! As he spoke, Elder Wang produced a palm-sized wine gourd from his robe and handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian accepted it and immediately understood that this gourd, like the one he had obtained before, was also a storage item. Checking its properties, he saw it could hold five hundred kilograms of liquid. When he opened the lid, he found it full of wine, with a rich aroma wafting out. Hundred-Flower Brew, gold-quality, beverage, usage properties: Upon first use, increases all attributes by one point, must consume at least five hundred milliliters at once! Upon subsequent uses, increases Spirit Points recovery rate by 80% for 10 seconds; excessive consumption (one thousand milliliters) will result in a drunkenness effect, lasting three hours! Seeing the properties of the Hundred-Flower Brew, Song Jian realized that he would probably not be able to keep the Jade Liquid Wine to himself. Haha, speaking of fine liquors, I have one here too, and its quality is definitely not inferior to the Hundred-Flower Brew that Old Wang has crafted! said Elder Qian as he too passed a wine gourd to Song Jian. Song Jian took it with a wry smile. Sure enough, it was another fine liquor, Jade Treasure Bamboo Leaf Wine. Opening the gourd, he saw a pool of wine as clear as emerald water, gently rippling with a rich fragrance that held a hint of bamboo. Another gold-quality fine liquor! Song Jian thought to himself with a rueful smile. Hahaha, what a coincidence, I also happen to have a fine liquor! Elder Xiao said beamingly, pulling out a wine gourd from within his robe and offering it to Song Jian. If you three old geezers hadnt agreed on this beforehand, Id hand over the Jade Liquid Wine to you for free! Song Jian thought fiercely to himself, but outwardly he accepted Elder Xiaos gourd with feigned gratitude. Five Treasures Exquisite Wine, yet another gold-quality fine liquor! Song Jian took a look and shook his head slightly. It wouldnt have been strange for the elders to each have fine liquor on them, but that all three carried gold-quality fine liquor, about five hundred kilograms each, was a bit unusual. After all, even for elders, gold-quality fine liquors were not an everyday indulgence. If it werent for the Jade Liquid Wine, would you three old coots give away these three fine liquors without batting an eye? Song Jian scoffed inwardly. Thank you, elders. Once we repel the abyssal creatures and lift the siege on the City of Hope, Ill mix these three fine liquors with the Jade Liquid Wine to properly toast each of the elders! Song Jian said with a beaming smile. Good, that was invigorating! The three elders looked at each other and burst into hearty laughter. While Song Jian and the three elders were flying swiftly toward the City of Hope with their Sword Flight Art, most areas within the City of Hope had already been occupied by the Abyssal monsters. Up to now, only the area around the City Lord Mansion and the Gods Temple District still belonged to the City of Hope. The rest were mostly overrun by the Abyssal monsters, some of which had even begun to randomly establish nests. Outside the City Lord Mansion, over a thousand Abyssal players had completely surrounded the mansion. Most of these players were over level sixty and had second-tier combat power. Their eyes sparkled greedily and ambitiously as they stared at the City Lord Mansion. Charge, as long as we take over this place, the city will be ours! Hahahaha, new cities are so weak. It only took us a few hours to breach its defenses. Its simply too easy! The entire citys wealth is here. As long as we take over this place, there will be plenty for everyone! Inside the City Lord Mansion, nearly all the players of the City of Hope Alliance had gathered there. As long as the City Lord Mansion didnt fall, the City of Hope would still be theirs. When will the City Lord finally come back? If he doesnt return soon, he might not find any of us here. Dont be afraid, everyone. With just this number of people, theyre deluding themselves if they think they can break through the City Lord Mansion sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Vice City Lord, didnt you say that the City Lord left you with a secret weapon? Use it quickly! Wang Qi stood on the walls of the City Lord Mansion, looking at the dense crowd of Abyssal players surrounding them, and the Abyssal monsters running amok everywhere. His expression was so dark it seemed water could drip from it. In his hand, he tightly held a crystal. It was a secret weapon that Song Jian had given him before joining the Imperial Sword Sect, which, once crushed, could summon the Black Dragon battle pet that had remained in the Toxic Swamp to aid in combat. However, this crystal could only be used once, and given the Black Dragons temper, there was no guarantee it would come. The psychological comfort it provided was perhaps greater than its actual effect. What should I do? If I crush it and the Black Dragon doesnt show up, the blow to morale might be even more severe! Wang Qi hesitated, knowing that most of the players were already panicky. If he crushed the crystal, raising their hopes, but the Black Dragon failed to appear, most people would fall into deep despair, which could negatively affect the upcoming battle! Wang Qi, crush it. Were now in a desperate situation. If we dont use it now, we might not get another chance! Luo Tianyu, clad in red armor, suddenly spoke up. Looking at Luo Tianyus heroic visage, Wang Qi pondered for a moment, then nodded, gritted his teeth, and crushed the crystal firmly. Chapter 1250 - Chapter 1250 Chapter 1252 Flying Island Chapter 1250: Chapter 1252: Flying Island Chapter 1250: Chapter 1252: Flying Island Wang Qi clenched his teeth and exerted force on his hand, the seemingly hard crystal shattered directly into pieces, scattering sparkling fragments all over the ground. In the distance, under the Dragon Head Strange Tree in the toxic swamp, the Black Dragon that had been sleeping suddenly opened its eyes, revealing a cold and bloodthirsty glint within its dark gold pupils. The Black Dragon, having guarded the base of the Dragon Head Strange Tree, was rapidly increasing in level. By now, it was an adult Black Dragon with the strength of a Level 75 Lord-level BOSS. Due to the natural suppression of bloodline, although the Black Dragon was only a Level 75 Lord-level BOSS, its combat power had reached the second tier, which is about Level 100. Ordinary second tier combat power BOSSes couldnt even dare to lift their heads in its presence. Feeling the shattering of the summoning crystal, the Black Dragon stood up and looked in the direction of the City of Hope, glancing at the Dragon Head Strange Tree, which was nearly as tall as itself, a hint of hesitation flickering in its eyes. But quickly, the Black Dragon let out a deafening dragons roar, flapped its wings, and its massive body took to the sky, flying towards the City of Hope. After Wang Qi crushed the crystal, he saw no sign of the Black Dragon for quite some time, and by then, the Abyssal players had already begun their tentative attacks. Just when all the players of the City of Hope felt desperate, a dragons roar resounded from the horizon. The Black Dragon, its the Black Dragon, its come to support us! Players on the walls of the City Lord Mansion cried excitedly, their faces streaming with tears. There was nothing more moving than receiving aid in a desperate situation. The Abyssal players, who had been attacking the City Lord Mansion, also temporarily ceased their assault, looking up at the distant sky, their eyes filled with surprise and suspicion. I think I heard a dragons roar! a low voice among the Abyssal players said. Nonsense, cant you see that huge Black Dragon? With a Black Dragon here, could it also be here to loot us? Its said that the Dragon Clan is very greedy. Could it be competing with us for loot? While the Abyssal players were puzzled, the Black Dragon had already flown above the City of Hope, its Dragon Flame sweeping across the Abyssal monsters that appeared on the streets like a high-pressure flamethrower. In an instant, these Abyssal monsters were all turned to char by the Dragon Flame, its fearsome power sending chills down the spines of the Abyssal players, some even contemplating escape. Why is this beast attacking us! an Abyssal player yelled in terror. They must have summoned it, otherwise it wouldnt be so excited! an Abyssal player yelled, pointing at the members of the City of Hope Alliance on the walls of the City Lord Mansion. Could it be the citys guardian beast? Impossible, this city is newly built, how could it have a guardian beast? Kill it, just a Level 70-something Lord-level BOSS, defeating it will surely drop epic equipment! Right, lets take it down together. The Dragon Clan is nothing special, and by the looks of it, its just a newly matured dragon. I dont want the loot; I just want its corpse! sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After the Black Dragon appeared, the previously slightly panicked Abyssal players immediately turned their focus onto the Black Dragon. Compared to breaking down the City Lord Mansion, killing a Level 75 Lord-level BOSS seemed a much easier task. Just as a group of Abyss players shifted their target from the City Lord Mansion to the Black Dragon, Song Jian and three elders from the Imperial Sword Sect also arrived not far from the City of Hope. The city outskirts were swarming with dense Abyss monsters, as well as those chaotically running around within the city. Song Jians eyebrows immediately furrowed. Has the city been breached? It seems weve arrived just in time! Elder Wang stroked his beard, looking at the Abyss monsters in the city that were barely distinguishable from wild beasts, and spoke softly. Elder Wang, Elder Xiao, look, what is that? Elder Qian suddenly pointed at the sky ahead, at an Abyss Fortress that was slowly moving towards the City of Hope, a look of surprise in his eyes. A flying island? How come theres a flying island here? Elder Wang said in astonishment. Regrettably, its been tainted by the aura of the Abyss; otherwise, its another rare moving cave dwelling, invaluable! Elder Xiao said with a regretful expression on his face. Regrettable, regrettable! Elder Wang shook his head and said, Its tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard; these demonic brats are really lucky! Elders, lets head to the City Lord Mansion first. As long as we hold the City Lord Mansion, driving out these monsters is only a matter of time! Song Jian said. Alright, since weve come here, naturally we will follow your arrangements, Song Jian! Elder Wang nodded and said. The other two elders also nodded without saying anything. In their eyes, the large number of Abyss monsters before them didnt pose a significant threat. After all, on Ancient Sword Star, every battle with wild beasts involved millions of them. The current situation was nothing in comparison to the elders. Song Jian was somewhat anxious in his heart and couldnt help but speed up, flying toward the City of Hope. As he neared the City of Hope, Song Jian looked at the dense Abyss monsters on the ground below and could not contain his anger. He swung his Sky-breaking Sword violently towards the ground, and in an instant, hundreds of spirit swords burning with dark red flames formed a giant palm with a diameter of over a hundred feet in the air and fiercely pressed down towards the ground. With a thunderous boom, tens of thousands of Abyss monsters were slain by Song Jian, leaving a massive palm imprint on the ground! Looking at the corpses below, Song Jians rage subsided slightly, and with a cold snort, he continued flying towards the City Lord Mansion. Since the city walls had been breached, and he had not yet received news of the citys fall, Wang Qi must be leading the companions of the City of Hope Alliance in defense at the City Lord Mansion. Song Jian led the way, with the three elders actually falling behind. Seeing the Sword Qi Palm Imprint formed by Song Jians Thousand Swords Art, Elder Wang raised an eyebrow and couldnt help but say, This Thousand Swords Art has been played to its fullest by this youngster, capable of forming such a powerful sword formation Hehe, it is said that the Thousand Swords Art mastered by Song Jian has undergone a mutation, tainted with purifying karmic fire. With the help of the Sword Spirit, he can form the terrifying Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, not to be taken lightly! Elder Xiao said with a smile on his face. The boy has profound skills in formation arrays. Its fortunate that our sect recruited him as a disciple first. Otherwise, for his sake, the leaders and elders of the other peaks would be fighting in the Sacrificial Hall, hehe! Elder Qian also said with a pleased smile. Eh, Elder Wang, Elder Qian, look quickly, there appears to be traces of a formation at the perimeter of this city! Elder Xiao suddenly frowned slightly and stopped mid-air, looking towards the outskirts of the City of Hope. At this time, not a trace of Protection Black Mist could be seen outside the City of Hope, only rocks of various sizes scattered about. These rocks were the guardians within the Protection Black Mist, resembling stone men, elite BOSSes. Originally, the Protection Black Mist contained thousands of black mist guardians, but with the continuous onslaught of Abyss monsters, even with their ability to reform after being shattered, they were eventually crushed to dust by wave after wave of attacks, like a tidal wave, leaving only pieces of broken rocks. PS: Thanks to One Smile is All It Takes to Resolve Grudges 12315 for tipping 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1251 - Chapter 1251 Chapter 1253 One Strike Chapter 1251: Chapter 1253: One Strike Chapter 1251: Chapter 1253: One Strike The Protection Black Mist was a formation, and Song Jian had become aware of it a long time ago. It was only after the complete capture of Doomsday City that he gained some methods to manipulate the Protection Black Mist. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, his control over the black mist was limited solely to creating a path that allowed free passage. He could not influence any of the formations other functions or effects, relying on the formations inherent operation to fend off enemies. How could this city, protected by such a formation, fall prey to these lowly Abyssal creatures? Elder Wangs face revealed a trace of surprise. One should know, the invading Abyssal creatures were at most around levels fifty to sixty, equivalent to the initial stage of second-tier Combat Power. Meanwhile, the wild beasts on Ancient Sword Star were each of levels eighty to ninety, representing the advanced or even peak stages of second-tier Combat Power, with some reaching beyond level one hundred, possessing third-tier Combat Power. Therefore, these creatures were nothing but a fleeting concern for the three elders, and sending them felt like an enormous overkill. Perhaps it is because there is nobody in the city capable of controlling this great formation, Elder Qian shook his head with a sigh. Forget it, well discuss this later. For now, lets drive these creatures away! Elder Xiao stared at the approaching Abyss Fortress in the distance and suddenly said, Let Song Jian deal with these creatures. The three of us old bones might as well take a look at that floating island, shall we? What, Elder Xiao, are you still tempted to check it out? Elder Qians face revealed a teasing smile as he laughed. Its rare to encounter a floating island. It would be a pity not to explore it! Elder Xiao laughed and shook his head. Alright, lets go to that floating island! Elder Wang decided. The three elders exchanged glances, burst into hearty laughter, changed direction, and flew towards the slowly approaching Abyss Fortress with the Sword Flight Art. At this moment, Song Jian, who had flown to the airspace above the City Lord Mansion, saw over a thousand Abyss players besieging the Black Dragon. Anger surged in his heart, and with a cold snort, he swung his Sky-breaking Sword fiercely. Countless Spirit Swords descended from the sky and flew towards these Abyss players. BoomCBoomCBoomC The explosions were like missile strikes. Within a radius of several hundred meters, violent explosions occurred. Some Abyss players, unable to deploy protective skills in time, were directly targeted by two or three Spirit Swords and instantly killed. Many more Abyss players, screaming in fear, used their escape skills and fled towards the distance. Seeing this, the players from the alliance inside the City Lord Mansion cheered in unison. The morale that was on the brink of collapse miraculously recovered. Some alliance players even leaped from the walls of the City Lord Mansion and charged at the Abyss players. On seeing Song Jians figure, Wang Qi instantly felt relieved. His stress had been the greatest during this period, fearing that upon Song Jians return, he would find the City of Hope already destroyed. Good, good! Wang Qi sat down on the wall, a look of relief washing over his face. Even if the entire city was now overrun by monsters, just having Song Jian back made Wang Qi feel much safer. Charge, lets fight these bastards to the end! A player from the alliance shouted, instantly receiving a response from everyone. The alliance players, who had been holing up within the City Lord Mansion and relying on the walls for defense, suddenly surged with energy, brandishing their weapons and desperately storming out of the City Lord Mansion. In the distance, the Black Dragon was covered in blood, with a gaping hole in one of its wings, and its Vitality Points had dropped to less than two-fifths. Upon seeing Song Jians figure, the Black Dragon let out a dragons cry and its huge body fell to the ground, laying down on a patch of open land to rest. Seeing the Black Dragon in such a weakened state, Song Jian felt a pang of sympathy. He immediately executed the Azure Dragon Sword Body and released a force of growth towards the Black Dragon. A vibrant life force entered the Black Dragons body, instantly removing a long list of debuffs from its status bar. With the debuffs gone, the Black Dragons own recovery abilities would soon restore it to health. As the Black Dragon felt a sense of relief, the Vitality within its body began to surge powerfully. The lost Vitality Points were visibly replenishing at a rapid rate; Song Jian glanced at the Black Dragon, still recuperating, and summoned the stone golem Gulu to guard it. Meanwhile, Song Jian himself turned to attack the other Abyss players. Seeing Song Jian descending from the sky, many Abyss players didnt pay much attention and, after dodging the attack of the Thousand Swords Art, they once again targeted Song Jian. In their view, players from the Main Plane were significantly inferior to them in both level and strength, and with their advantage in numbers and having already breached the City of Hope, how could there be any chance of defeat? However, just under three minutes into the fight, almost all the Abyss players faces had drastically changed. This Is this guy a player or an NPC? How can he be so fierce! Damn it, my control charm ability doesnt work on him, the system says hes immune. This is an epic skill how could he possibly be immune to an epic skill! What class is this guy? Why can I only inflict single-digit damage? How much resistance has he stacked! Song Jian was already over level 70, and his personal attributes were seventy to eighty points higher than other players primary attributes, putting him in a completely dominant position. Coupled with the powerful effects of his talent abilities Immortal Body and Holy Sword, there wasnt a single Abyss player who could match him. Chaos Sword Canon, Sky Breaker! With a light shout, Song Jian raised the Sky-breaking Sword high above and swung it fiercely at the Abyss players in front, and in an instant, a huge axe phantom appeared above the Abyss players. The phantom axe, tens of meters in both length and width, saw the Sword Qi pouring out of Song Jians body without causing his expression to change, his eyes filled with a vengeful glint. The axe phantom chopped down at an incredibly rapid pace, generating a formidable pressure. Before even hitting the ground, the surface had already cracked open like ravines. All the Abyss players enveloped by the axe phantom felt an impending doom as if the end of the world was upon them, their bodies seemingly no longer under their control, eyes wide open as the axe phantom descended from the heavens. Boom! A loud noise erupted, and the area tens of meters in front was instantly engulfed in dust and smoke, billowing dozens of meters high. No sound came from within the smoke-shrouded area, and after a long time, the dust slowly fell and dispersed. What appeared before Song Jian was a horrific scene like that of hell itself, with piles of corpses torn apart, strewn across the ground. Mostly, the remains of Abyss players limbs and arms were scattered, not even a whole body could be found. With that strike, Song Jian had killed hundreds of Abyss players. The remaining players who had not been covered by that strike wore expressions of horror and looked at Song Jian as if looking at a God Slayer. When Song Jian turned his head to look at them, this group of players let out a piercing scream and started running desperately toward the outside of the city, as if a giant beast was chasing them. Devil, devil Those Abyss players who witnessed the strike seemed to have gone somewhat mad, running while murmuring in a dazed voice. The players from the City of Hope Alliance began their counterattack, chasing down the Abyss creatures on the streets. Just then, a shocking explosion resonated from the sky. That moving Abyss Fortress suddenly emitted thick smoke and violently shook in midair before tumbling towards the ground at an angle. As Song Jian was feeling astonished, in the more distant sky, a giant demonic figure a hundred meters tall suddenly appeared. Behind the demon were three pairs of ink-black wings, and its forehead was adorned with a pair of goat-like horns, its eyes emitting a crimson glow. A terrifying presence emanated from this apparition, and even Song Jian felt a strong sense of threat rushing towards him. Chapter 1252 - Chapter 1252 Chapter 1254 Dissatisfaction Chapter 1252: Chapter 1254: Dissatisfaction Chapter 1252: Chapter 1254: Dissatisfaction That is a King Level BOSS! Song Jians face changed drastically. Unlike the King Level BOSS they had encountered before, this Fallen Angel Demons shadow, which blotted out the sky, was clearly a newly promoted King Level BOSS. Its aura was so strong that it seemed to be slightly out of control even for itself. To think theres such a powerful monster, hahaha, it turns out we really came at the right time! From the falling Demons Fortress in the distance, three figures emerged, and the three Elders eyes shone as they stared at the distant Fallen Angel BOSS and burst into laughter. Luckily our Sect Master is far-sighted for having sent the three of us here. Otherwise, if Song Jian were to face such a terrifying monster alone, it would probably be somewhat difficult for him to handle! Elder Qian laughed heartily, holding a sharp blade in his hand, looking eager to try. Although Elder Qian was only at the level of the Third-tier Peak, he showed no fear whatsoever when facing a newly promoted King Level, that is, a Legendary Realm BOSS. Only one, and three of usCits not very easy to divide, Elder Wang said as he stroked his chin. He was already a Legendary Realm powerhouse, and he was somewhat tempted by this BOSS that had just been promoted to the Legendary Realm, but he hesitated to rush up directly. Legendary Realm BOSS, a rare opportunity with invaluable materials. Just as well, I have been recently studying the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array and am missing a few materials. Elders, how about you let me handle this BOSS in exchange for owing you a favor? Elder Xiao said, his face full of smiles as he clasped his hands towards the other two. Elder Wang and Elder Qian exchanged glances, shook their heads with a smile, and said to Elder Xiao, Since Elder Xiao has spoken, we two will cover you instead! Haha, thank you, thank you! Elder Xiao laughed heartily as he controlled the flying sword beneath his feet and flew towards the location of the Abyss Fallen Angel. Song Jian, who had initially been eager to try, had made great progress in strength after mastering the Chaos Sword Canon, especially in swordsmanship, which was incomparable to before. What was more significant was that he had also comprehended the Opening Heaven Style from the Chaos Sword Canon. The power of this sword move was no less than the formation evolved from the Thousand Swords Art. The only headache for Song Jian was that this move required a huge amount of energy, and after performing it, he could hardly use any other moves. Seeing the three Elders flying towards the Fallen Angel, Song Jian felt a mixture of regret and relief. The Abyss monsters surrounding them already showed signs of collapse; those that had not yet charged into the city were beginning to turn and flee in all directions. The moving Abyss Fortress in the distance had been destroyed by the three Elders, alleviating most of the siege danger. Even the appearance of a newly promoted King Level BOSS seemed to only provide some materials for the three Elders. However, through this monster invasion of the City of Hope, Song Jian realized that the citys defense force was too weak. They could not rely solely on the Alliance players or the recruited NPC city guards. Song Jian had already begun to consider in his heart the use of formations to defend the city. Just then, a dragons roar suddenly came from the side. The Black Dragon had mostly recovered from its injuries and now stood tall and proud in the open space. However, compared to the Stone Golem Gulu next to it, the Black Dragon looked like a child that had not yet grown up; in terms of height alone, the Black Dragon reached only the waist of the Stone Golem Gulu. This not only surprised the Black Dragon but also left it feeling somewhat suffocated. The Black Dragon was the first combat pet that Song Jian had acquired, and even though he had gotten the Stone Golem Gulu, most of the resources had been directed towards the Black Dragon, who had always been in the lead. Now, the Black Dragon spent most of its time guarding the Dragon Head Strange Tree, which could refine the Dragon Clans bloodline and improve the strength of dragon creatures. The Black Dragons level had risen from the previous fifty-odd level to the current seventy-five, thanks in large part to the Dragon Head Strange Tree. The Black Dragon had always felt that its decision was right, but now, looking at the Stone Golem Gulu next to it, towering like a building, it started to question its previous decision. Currently, the Stone Golem Gulus level had reached well over one hundred and ten, firmly standing at the pinnacle of the Third-tier Combat Power. Its strength had already surpassed the Black Dragon by far, with its only weakness being its inability to fly. If it really fought the Black Dragon, and if the Black Dragon didnt take flight, it might not truly be a match for the Stone Golem Gulu. Even with the Black Dragons firepower fully unleashed, flying in the sky to attack the stone creature Gulu, given Gulus current defense and resistance, the Black Dragon couldnt handle it, resulting in a neither winning nor losing situation. Seeing the Black Dragons recovery, Song Jian issued an order to purge the city of monsters; the Black Dragon raised its head and let out a roar, took to the skies, and began slaughtering the Abyssal monsters that were running amok throughout the city. And the stone creature Gulu was commanded by Song Jian to guard the City Lord Mansion, for with Gulus massive size, moving about the city freely would likely cause more destruction than the Abyssal monsters themselves. Song Jians appearance greatly boosted the morale of the players in the City of Hope Alliance, especially since the moving Abyss Fortress had been destroyed, letting everyone see the dawn of victory. Hence, even when a King Level BOSS, the Fallen Angel, emerged, no one panicked. Instead, they methodically divided the zones and hunted down the Abyssal demons in their respective areas. Only those Abyss players who were prepared to loot amidst the chaos scattered from the City of Hope like a fire was lit under their behinds after Song Jian obliterated hundreds of them in one move. The battle axe phantom that appeared in the sky had become a nightmare for all the Abyss players involved in the siege. Although the sounds of battle were still incessant within the City of Hope, in Song Jians view, this was already the mopping up phase after the war. By killing all these Abyss players, the levels of the players in the City of Hope Alliance would generally increase by two to three. Although the losses were heavy, Song Jian still considered it worthwhile. Thinking this, Song Jian glanced over at the Divine Temples area and his expression darkened significantly. After the city fell, the temples powers only served to protect the temple areas of their respective worshipped gods, completely neglecting to participate in the defensive action, which was not in accordance with the agreement previously signed with them, creating a knot in Song Jians heart. However, even though Song Jians power had greatly increased, becoming enemies with the deities still seemed very unwise. Even a power as formidable as the Imperial Sword Sect was still holed up in the Ancient Sword Star within the semi-dimensional plane, which was indicative of the tremendous power of the deities. The priests stationed in the temples clearly understood this principle, and thus they treated Song Jian and the City of Hope perfunctorily. Sooner or later, Ill annihilate you all, Song Jian thought to himself, withdrawing his gaze and looking towards the phantom of the Fallen Angel in the distance. Over there, that seems to be the location of Sky City! Suddenly, Song Jian furrowed his brows, feeling a bad premonition arising within. PS: Thanks to Tears of a Big Tree for the 2000 QiDian coins tip~ sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1253 - Chapter 1253 Chapter 1255 Besieged Chapter 1253: Chapter 1255: Besieged Chapter 1253: Chapter 1255: Besieged Sky City was an exclusive city for angels, with many dungeons inside. After clearing them, players could gain numerous benefits, suitable for those between levels 40 and 70 to enter. However, after the appearance of the Illusion Angel, a sealed formation was set up, closing off Sky City. Yet, Song Jian believed that once his strength increased further, he could persuade the Illusion Angel to open Sky City for the service of the City of Hopes players. Now, seeing a Fallen Angel demon appearing in the direction of Sky City, Song Jians heart sank. This Fallen Angel had likely already conquered Sky City, with the Illusion Angels fate looking grim. All he could hope for was that the Fallen Angel had only just taken over Sky City and hadnt yet had the chance to use the Abyssal Power to corrupt it, turning Sky City into a part of the Abyss Territory. Just like a previous Abyss Fortress that moved through the skies, which was originally an island no weaker than a Cave Heaven Blessed Land, it completely changed after being overrun by Abyssal creatures and transformed into an Abyss Fortress, becoming suitable only for Abyssal beings to inhabit. This was why the three elders felt such a sense of loss. Song Jian, spurred by a thought, also employed the Sword Flight Art and flew towards Sky City. By this time, the three elders had already surrounded the Fallen Angel Kulunsya. The once arrogant aura of Kulunsya began to slowly retract, and a look of shock and uncertainty appeared on its face. One of the three elders before it possessed the combat power of a King Level BOSS, with a profound aura far stronger than its own that had just been promoted. The other two, though only at the peak of the third-tier combat power, also gave it an inscrutable feeling. Kulunsya felt uneasy facing even one of the three elders, but now, being surrounded by all three, it felt a sense of panic. What are you Before the Fallen Angel Kulunsya could finish speaking, several Sword Qi slashed towards it. The Abyssal aura around Kulunsya left the elders in no mood to exchange words with the enemy. Despicable humans! Kulunsya roared in rage, its three pairs of black wings flapping violently behind it. In an instant, countless black blades materialized around its body, showering down on the three elders like a torrential downpour. The battle erupted too quickly, and when Song Jian arrived, he was forced to stop a hundred meters away, the aftermath of the fight preventing him from getting closer. The battle at the Legendary Realm was not something Song Jian could participate in. As he watched Kulunsya being overwhelmingly suppressed yet still managing to persevere and even possessing some ability to counter-attack, Song Jian couldnt help but admire its tenacity. Stop playing around. I need to go back for my Jade Liquid Wine. Finish off this monster quick so we can have our victory drink! Elder Qian glanced at Song Jian and suddenly shouted loudly. At that moment, Elder Wang swung his long sword fiercely in the direction of the Fallen Angel, making a slashing motion through the air. Instantly, a Sword Qi around a hundred zhang (approximately 300 meters) long slashed towards Kulunsya. The sword seemed as if it was about to tear the sky apart, the sheer pressure from it suffocating. A look of terror appeared on Kulunsyas face, unable to even dodge as if it was locked in by the slash, forced to take the hit head-on! Abyssal Will! Kulunsya let out a shriek, its eyes emitting a bright crimson glow, as a demonic entity with twelve black wings emerged above its head. The demonic entity stood a hundred zhang tall, wielding a long sword burning with black flames in one hand and a heavy shield in the other. As the hundred-zhang-long Sword Qi slashed down towards Kulunsya, the demonic entity suddenly opened its eyes. Raising the shield, it met the Sword Qi with a resounding collision. Boom! A thunderous explosion erupted, causing a fierce gale that whirled around, snapping large trees in half and cracking the ground with rifts as if they were chasms. This Sword Qi directly shattered the heavy shield, and the ferocious Sword Qi crushed the hundred-foot-tall shadow of the twelve-winged Fallen Angel into pieces, its aftermath viciously slashing towards Kulunsya. How is this possible! Kulunsyas face showed a look of horror, as this move had exceeded its imagination. It only now realized that it had been able to withstand the attacks for so long solely because the three elders had not been fighting seriously before. Phfft~ sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This strike split Kulunsyas left shoulder and chopped all the way down to its right waist, nearly cleaving its entire body in half. Elder Wangs face flushed red as he slowly withdrew the longsword in his hand, chuckled, and with a stroke of his beard, sighed deeply, Its a pity; relying on external forces for advancement leads to an unstable foundation. Even upon reaching the Legendary Realm, there are no more opportunities for improvement! Elder Wangs sword strike, could it be an emulation of the Opening Heaven Style from the Chaos Sword Canon? Elder Xiao said with a smile, giving Song Jian a glance and speaking loudly. I am ashamed, ashamed. I merely imitated the form to a small degree, without a hint of its essence. However, it was more than enough to deal with this newly advanced Abyss monster! Elder Wang laughed heartily. The Fallen Angel Kulunsyas wound emitted billowing black smoke, and countless tendrils of smoke coalesced into tentacle-like shapes, entwining around each other, as if trying to mend its bisected body back together. Eh, this fellow has quite a strong recovery ability. Indeed, it is worthy of the Legendary Realm! Elder Xiao exclaimed in surprise, watching the Fallen Angel Kulunsya surrounded by rolling black smoke. Come, let me send you on your final journey! Saying this, Elder Xiao slowly extended his right index finger and gently pointed towards where the Fallen Angel Kulunsya was. Elder Xiao extended his finger slowly, as if something was obstructing him in front, and sweat seeped out on his forehead; it seemed he was using all his strength to extend this finger. As Elder Xiao moved, his finger gradually burst with dazzling light, starting as white light, gradually turning pale gold, and finally becoming a rich dark gold color. His entire finger seemed as though it was forged from gold. Then, all of the fingers dark gold light began to converge towards its tip. In a few short seconds, the dark gold light gathered at the tip, forming a light spot the size of a fingernail. Geng Metal Sword Qi, go! With a soft shout from Elder Xiao, the dot of light at his fingertip shot out at an extremely fast speed, leaving behind a dark gold trace in the air. In the blink of an eye, it struck into the chest of the near-recovered Kulunsya. No! The Fallen Angel Kulunsyas eyes showed a look of desperation, it let out a roar, and its whole body radiated thousands of dark gold lights, like countless blades emerging from within its body. Chapter 1254 - Chapter 1254 Chapter 1256 Array Diagram Chapter 1254: Chapter 1256: Array Diagram Chapter 1254: Chapter 1256: Array Diagram The King Level BOSS Fallen Angel Kulunsya had just ascended not a few minutes ago, only to be ganged up on and killed by three elders of the Imperial Sword Sect. Innumerable golden sword lights erupted from its body, a burst of black flames blazing, instantly reducing Kulunsya to a pile of ashes. Within those ashes, a chest emitting a purplish-golden glow flickered in and out of view. Elder Wang raised his right hand, and the purplish-golden treasure chest floated towards him. Lucky break, I never expected a little guy whod just ascended to the Legendary Realm to drop a legendary-quality spoils of war, haha! Elder Wang laughed heartily, looking like an old hand at this, it seemed this was not his first time acquiring loot dropped by a monster. Song Jian showed a look of envy in his eyes, thinking to himself, Unexpectedly, a BOSS from the Legendary Realm directly dropped a chest. What a pity, now theres no way to know what items it contained! Elder Wang directly opened the treasure chest and reached inside. In no time at all, he had pulled out a large amount of gold and epic-level materials C these were the most essential parts extracted from the Fallen Angel Kulunsya, perfect for forging or as materials for crafting arrays. Angels Boots, this design is a bit too fancy! Elder Wang pulled a pair of epic-level boots from the chest, glanced at the design, shook his head while talking, and casually put them into his storage bag. The other two elders watched with gleeful smiles, not the least bit inclined to compete for the loot. Seeing Elder Wang draw out items of decent quality, they would even compliment him, making for a harmonious atmosphere. Item after item was retrieved from the chest, mostly gold or silver equipment, with only two epic-level items, but not a single legendary-level item had been found yet. Since the chest had emitted a purplish-golden legendary glow, there should be at least one legendary-level treasure inside. Song Jian waited patiently on the side, thinking that even if he couldnt own it, at least he could feast his eyes. As Elder Wang took out the last item, the entire chest suddenly became ethereal and slowly faded away. Song Jians gaze was locked firmly on the item in Elder Wangs hand. It was a pair of wings the size of a palm, pitch-black as ink, with each feather appearing as though cast from black crystal, resembling a work of art. The wings emitted a purplish-golden light, a pair of legendary-quality flying artifacts. To think it dropped its source of power! Elder Wang also showed a look of surprise, examining the pair of wings for a long while before he shook his head and sighed, What a shame, its not a material but a piece of equipment. If it were a material, it could have been used as the focal point of the Dodging Heaven Sword Formation Glancing at Song Jian, Elder Wang tossed the most precious flying artifact from the chest over to him, saying with a smile, This matches the pair of flame wings you have. They could make a set, so Im giving them to you! Facing the legendary-quality Xuantian Wings in his hands, Song Jian felt like a huge pie had fallen from the sky and hit him on the head. This, this isnt right Song Jian said somewhat sheepishly. Haha, alright, take it if its given to you. An elders gift cannot be declined, put it away, Elder Wang laughed, stroking his beard and saying, But that flying island, thats just for us three brothers C you dont get a share, so no hard feelings, alright! Not bad, not bad at all. That flying island is extremely vast, and the island brims with sacred spiritual energy. By simply arranging a small Spirit Gathering Array, we could make excellent use of this sacred energy. Its truly a heaven-sent Cave Heaven Blessed Land! Elder Xiao laughed heartily, appearing very satisfied. Im not greedy either. As long as I can have a cave dwelling there, Ill be completely content! Elder Qian also said with a face full of smiles. Song Jian took a glance at the Sky City not far away. At this moment, the Sky City displayed a desolate cityscape, void of a single person, with ruins and broken walls everywhereC it seemed as if it had gone through a great battle. Since the three Elders are fond of this flying island, then naturally, it is your spoils of war! Song Jian said with a smile as he put away the Xuantian Wings, understanding in his heart that this was a hush fee from the three Elders. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The three Elders exchanged glances and burst into hearty laughter. They had initially thought that tasting the Jade Liquid Wine was the greatest benefit of this trip. To their surprise, they even gained a flying islandCan unexpected joy that left the three Elders extremely satisfied. Upon returning to the City of Hope, the Abyssal creatures within the city had also been nearly driven out. The fall of the Fallen Angel Kulunsya and the Destruction of the Abyss Fortress made most of the Abyssal creatures realize that if they did not flee, they would likely perish here, and so they all scattered and fled. As for the Abyssal players, they had already fled without a trace. The Transmission Array in the City of Hope had never been shut down. The siege battle thus ended in an anticlimactic manner! The successful defense of the city naturally called for a three-day celebration. Throughout these three days, the entire city was filled with songs and laughter. Song Jian naturally also introduced the high-ranking members of the City of Hope to the three Elders from the Imperial Sword Sect, instantly boosting the confidence of Wang Qi and the others. They hadnt expected the city lord, in less than three months, to bring such a powerful patronage to the City of Hope. The three Elders, of course, got to drink the long-cherished Jade Liquid Wine, and were nearly always drunk during these three days. They gave Song Jian three gourds of fine wine, and in return, Song Jian gifted them three gourds of Jade Liquid Wine, making the exchange a sure profit! Song Jian certainly wasnt at a disadvantage. The Jade Liquid Wine, when mixed with other fine wines, required only a small amount to produce extraordinary effects. Besides the three gourds of Jade Liquid Wine from the three Elders, Song Jian also kept quite a lot for himself, enough to fully exploit the benefits of the Jade Liquid Wine. When the three-day celebration ended, the three Elders prepared to leave, ready to return to Ancient Sword Star. Before leaving, Elder Wang suddenly said to Song Jian, Song Jian, the City of Hope originally had a Protection Array, but it wasnt fully utilized. If you can find the array map for this array, you could combine it with the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array, using your war pet as the arrays focal point. You could form an even stronger guardian formation. By then, even Legendary Level powerhouses would not be able to break the protection array! After hearing this, Song Jian was surprised and quickly clasped his hands together in a salute, Im not sure how to combine the two great arrays. Elder Wang, why not stay for two more days to give some guidance? Elder Wang laughed heartily and said, With your proficiency in array formation, finding the Protection Arrays map would be enough for you to easily accomplish this. Theres no need for this old man to meddle. Besides, the Sovereigns command was to help you defend the city and then return. Its not good for us to disobey! As for you, you can stay for a few more days. In that case, I shall respectfully see off the three Elders! Song Jian bowed to the three Elders. Song Jian, hurry up and improve your strength. The Sovereign once said that as long as your strength reaches the Legendary Realm, you could become the peak master of Divine Attachment Peak, and thats no joke! The three Elders, stepping on flying swords, rose into the air and said to Song Jian with a smile, For others, it might take a century, but for you, at most a decade. I believe you can reach the Legendary Realm. Remember, be wary of the gods! When Elder Wang said the last sentence, his eyes held a trace of disdain as he glanced at the temple district within the City of Hope, lowering his voice as he spoke. Watching the backs of the three Elders as they departed, Song Jian stood still for a long time, then sighed deeply before turning and heading toward the City Lord Mansion. Chapter 1255 - Chapter 1255 Chapter 1257 Idea Chapter 1255: Chapter 1257: Idea Chapter 1255: Chapter 1257: Idea After the three elders of the Imperial Sword Sect had departed, Song Jian instructed the members of the alliance to begin searching throughout the City of Hope for the diagram of the Protection Array. If the diagram was still in existence, it would surely be located somewhere within the City of Hope. If Song Jian were to search alone, it would likely take a vast amount of time and energy. Thus, he had to enlist the help of the alliance players to search. Once they found the diagram of the Protection Array, and combined it with the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array, they would be able to set up a defensive formation for the city capable of repelling attackers of the Legendary Realm. Once this formation was established, problems like the previous monster assaults on the city would no longer be a matter of concern. Do not worry, City Lord. Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground of the City of Hope, we will find that diagram! Wang Qi assured Song Jian. Alright! Song Jian nodded and asked, How is the condition of Song Ya and the other two now? Song Ya and the other two were the ones who had entered the Mysterious Town with Song Jian and had been cursed. If Song Jian could not deliver the Demon Suppression Tower to the young girl of the town in time, their lives would be in great peril! They have mostly recovered now, but oddly, at some point, they were afflicted with a weakening effect causing them to experience an hour of weakness every day, during which their attributes are reduced by 80%. After an hour, the effect mysteriously disappears, and the duration is getting longer over time. Now they are weakened for over three hours each day! Wang Qi frowned deeply and continued, Weve tried many methods, used various healing spells and potions, all to no avail. Even the divine arts from the Temple of Gods seem ineffective Song Jian nodded, seeing that the young girl of the town hadnt deceived him; she truly had placed a curse on the three. If he failed to deliver the Demon Suppression Tower to her in time, their fate would be dire indeed! Alright, Ill be leaving the City of Hope for a few days in the hope of finding a cure for them Song Jian nodded and said. It had already become a common occurrence for Song Jian to be away from the City of Hope. Wang Qi understood that keeping Song Jian in the City of Hope would only hold him back. Therefore, he was not surprised by Song Jians regular departures and simply nodded, advising him to be cautious. After leaving the City of Hope, Song Jian immediately engaged in the Sword Flight Art, flying towards the previous Mysterious Town. Approaching within thirty li of the town, he suddenly felt his body grow heavy and plummeted harshly towards the ground. Traces of formation energy swirled around Song Jians body. As he fell, he showed no sign of panic; instead, he carefully sensed the surrounding formation energy. This was possible only because of the high level of his Formation Atlas skill; otherwise, he would not have been able to detect the formation energy at all. Is this a no-fly array? Song Jian thought to himself. He had not been flying very high, so even if he did nothing and just fell, he wouldnt sustain any injuries. Taking a deep breath, Song Jian eyed a large tree below. As he descended towards the crown of the tree, his right foot lightly touched the treetop, and his body suddenly drifted sideways towards the ground as lightly as a feather. With the falling force dissipated, Song Jian gently landed on the ground. Looking at the thick mist ahead, he immediately summoned his stone golem, Gulu. Standing over eighteen meters tall, the stone golem Gulu resembled a towering building. After being summoned, Gulu carefully scooped up Song Jian in his right hand and gently placed him on his shoulder. Under Song Jians directive, Gulu took giant strides towards the mist-covered Mysterious Town in the distance. After the war to defend the city had ended, the Black Dragon returned to the poison swamp to continue guarding the Dragon Head Strange Tree. It seemed that only when the Dragon Head Strange Tree could no longer enhance the Black Dragons combat power would it cease the vigil and potentially agree to return and continue serving as Song Jians battle pet, engaging alongside him in battle. Considering the current closeness between the Black Dragon and Song Jian, there was a substantial likelihood that the Black Dragon would return to Song Jians side. The Black Dragon boasted much greater aptitude than the stone golem Gulu but also displayed a greater pride. In contrast, Gulu was utterly loyal to Song Jian, never questioning his commands, even if it meant facing deathCa command that Gulu would execute without hesitation! Moreover, under Song Jians nurturing, the stone creature Gulu had reached the peak of third-tier combat power. Although its rank was still that of a Lord, its strength was comparable to that of a Commander-level BOSS. However, elevating the rank of a battle beast required a large number of promotion artifacts, a kind of treasure that was hard to come by and nearly impossible to buy with Doomsday Coins! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Standing on the shoulder of the stone creature Gulu, Song Jian swiftly arrived at the fog-shrouded Mysterious Town. Standing at the center of the town, his gaze fell on the Abyss Fortress he had entered before. By then, the gates of the Abyss Fortress had been completely opened, and it was difficult to find any trace of the fortresss former self. Thick tendrils had enveloped the entire structure, with countless vines extending into the gates of the fortress, circulating a blood-like energy that flowed rhythmically within them. Hey, it seems that the Imperial Sword Sect values you quite a bit, huh? They even imparted you their sects core technique, the Chaos Sword Canon! A familiar voice rang out behind Song Jian. Turning around, he once again saw that familiar figure of the girl. Here is the Demon Suppression Tower you wanted, I hope you will keep your word! Song Jian took out a small tower radiating with a purple-golden glow from his inventory and tossed it towards the girl. Watching the arc of purple-golden light traced by the tower through the air, Song Jian also felt a pang of heartache. It was a legendary-quality treasure, invaluable, and Song Jian had only managed to acquire three fragments after much effort, finally assembling them into a complete piece! Hehe, I thought at most you would bring back one or two fragments for me. I didnt expect you to bring back a complete artifact! The girl weighed the small tower in her hand, smiling at Song Jian. Now that Ive given you the item, its time for you to lift the restrictions on my three friends, right? Song Jian stared at the girl as he spoke. The aura emanating from the girl was deep and vast. Even though Song Jian did not know her exact strength, it was certainly at least of the Legendary Realm, if not higher, which made him somewhat uneasy. Hehe, I am a descendant of the demon god Istana, why would I break my word to such an insignificant human like you? Looking down on Song Jian with a contemptuous gaze, the girl raised her right hand, and the surrounding mist began to converge in her palm, forming three streams of vapor that rotated continuously, eventually coalescing into three black beetles, which emitted a squeak squeak chirping from her palm. With a smile, the girl flicked the three beetles into the air. The beetles took flight, heading towards the direction where the City of Hope lay. Alright, the deal is done. The curse restrictions on your three friends have been lifted, the girl said with a smile. Song Jian nodded at the girl and controlled the stone creature, preparing to leave. He felt uncomfortable all over here; the girls strength was too formidable, and her moods too unpredictable. Song Jian just wanted to stay as far away from her as possible. By the way, do you have any thoughts on advancing to the Legendary Realm? The girl suddenly asked, I mean, in terms of rapid improvement! No thoughts! Song Jian said expressionlessly. After speaking, he issued the command to leave to the stone creature Gulu, but Gulu seemed as if it had not heard and stood still, unmoving. Chapter 1256 - Chapter 1256 Chapter 1258 Zhenmo Temple Chapter 1256: Chapter 1258: Zhenmo Temple Chapter 1256: Chapter 1258: Zhenmo Temple Song Jian looked down and saw strands of black and red breath, like ropes, winding around the stone figure Gulus entire body. Even Gulus consciousness seemed to have fallen into an illusion and was completely unable to receive any orders from Song Jian. To speak to a lady in such a manner is really impolite! The town girl walked up slowly with an expressionless face, and her ruby-like eyes shone with dangerous light. The dragon head on her armors left shoulder eerily turned to stare at Song Jian, as if it were a living Giant Dragon. Feeling its gaze, Song Jian felt a chill at the back of his neck and involuntarily took two steps back. Ahem, I am very interested in knowing how to rapidly enhance my strength and advance to the Legendary Realm, Song Jian coughed and said. Thats more like it, hmph! The girl snorted coldly and beckoned to Song Jian with a curl of her little finger, Follow me, you brought back the complete Demon Suppression Tower for me, and I am very happy. This can be considered a reward for you! With no other choice, Song Jian could only recall the battle pet stone figure Gulu back to the Pet Space and then followed closely behind the girl. In the midst of the fog, Song Jians perception was greatly suppressed; he could only sense the area within three to four meters around him. The girl walked ahead, and Song Jian had to follow closely behind. Otherwise, a slight delay could cause him to lose sight of the girl and find himself lost in the Mysterious Town. After walking for about fifteen minutes, Song Jian felt that they had left the area of the Mysterious Town. The girl stopped under a large tree and beckoned to Song Jian to come closer. Hurrying over, Song Jian saw that there was an ancient well under the tree which seemed to have been abandoned for many years, with black bricks piled around it, many of which were already cracked and covered in dust, surrounded by dead branches and fallen leaves. Peering down, he saw a grey vapor slowly rotating inside the well. Song Jian was alarmed; this ancient well was actually an independent Teleportation Array! Jump down! the girl said, pointing to the ancient well. Where does it lead? Song Jian asked with a frown. An unfamiliar Teleportation Array was the most dangerous thing in games, leading to the unknown, and for players, such a mysterious array was very likely to be a deathtrap. Once inside, it was a situation of facing near certain death or even a certain doom! It leads to a shortcut! A place that can allow you to rapidly enhance your strength, the girl said with a smile, her aura surging, with ferocious Magic Dragon phantoms emerging behind her. An ethereal figure holding a scepter stood behind her, with the Magic Dragon phantoms swirling around the figure, appearing as tiny as pythons. This aura has definitely surpassed the Legendary Realm! Song Jian thought in surprise. Go in, and if you can come out on your own strength, our debts and grievances will be wiped clean, the girl said, her expressionless face revealing a cold murderous intent, as if she would kill Song Jian on the spot if he dared to utter a word of refusal. Song Jians thoughts raced in his mind. If the other party was only a Legendary Realm powerhouse, maybe he could combat by unleashing the Opening Heaven Style. But now, he clearly sensed that her strength was beyond the Legendary Realm, and to make an enemy of her now was tantamount to seeking death. Glancing at the girl, Song Jian turned to look at the ancient well. The slowly rotating vapor emitted a sense of tranquility and peace and didnt reveal a trace of danger, but that didnt mean the other side of the Teleportation Array was safe. Seeing the girls expression growing more impatient, Song Jian took a deep breath and leaped into the ancient well. Watching Song Jians figure disappear into the well, a smile appeared on the girls face as she muttered to herself, The sacrifice is complete; at last, I have found an excellent offering. I hope you can survive, giggle~ After jumping into the ancient well, Song Jian suddenly heard a booming sound in his ears. Boom~ In his originally dim field of view, countless lines of latitude and longitude appeared instantaneously, emerging around Song Jian like a huge net, resembling entry into an alternate dimension. After an indeterminate amount of time, the scene in front of Song Jian shattered like glass, and he found himself crashing onto a patch of grass. He rolled twice on the grass to absorb the momentum, then got up to find himself standing amidst waist-high grass. Looking up, it was dusk, and in the distance, he could faintly make out a temple with a plaque approximately ten feet wide and thirty feet long, on which the three big characters Zhenmo Temple were vaguely visible. [Warning: Player has entered a special game area, the communication system is temporarily closed!] [Warning: Player has entered a special game area, flight function is temporarily closed, including flying battle pets and mounts, which cannot be summoned in this area!] [Warning: The player has passively accepted the hidden mission, The Devils Sacrifice. Mission clues are within Zhenmo Temple; please proceed to Zhenmo Temple to find the mission clue!] Three warnings suddenly appeared in front of Song Jians eyes, each one an ominous dark red, as if written in blood, giving an inauspicious and dangerous feeling. These three warning messages lingered before Song Jians eyes for a full thirty seconds before they slowly dissipated, and at the same time, a corresponding hidden mission, The Devils Sacrifice, appeared in the mission bar. However, the mission content was just a string of question marks, and the mission prompt had only one instruction: go to the core area of Zhenmo Temple to find Master Yiwen! It was followed by the words Unfinished. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking towards the distant Zhenmo Temple, although the temple itself did not give off a sense of danger, the quiet surroundings and the empty grassland which hosted such a temple felt very mysterious. What was most important was the name of the temple itself, Zhenmo Temple, which gave Song Jian a feeling of unease. Song Jian crouched low in the waist-high wild grass, slowly approaching the Zhenmo Temple ahead. The Zhenmo Temple was built at the top of a small mountain. The peak was not very high, only about several dozen meters tall, with a path leading directly from the base of the mountain to the front of the temple. Because of the distance and the fact that the area was now in twilight, with dim lighting, Song Jian could only make out the temple gate and a row of dark red brick walls. Arriving at the foot of the mountain, Song Jian looked up to see two lanterns hanging beside the temple gate, eerily black, with a large white Zhen character painted on them. These two lanterns cast an eerie ambiance over the entire temple. Although the temple gate was open, no one was coming or going, as if it were a land of the dead. As Song Jian stepped onto the stone path leading to the top of the mountain, he hesitated after just a couple of steps; it seemed inadvisable to enter the temple so brazenly. He felt there was something inherently wrong, and after a moments hesitation, he skirted around the base of the mountain, looking for a more concealed way to enter the temple. Soon, he saw a set of steps on one side of the small mountain. These steps were much narrower than the stone path in front of the temple, wide enough for only one person. On these steps, dark red stains appeared intermittently, looking almost like blood that had been spilled. After thinking for a moment, Song Jian decided to enter the temple via these steps. A few steps later, a monk in gray robes emerged from the woods beside the staircase, hands clasped together, blocking Song Jians way. PS: Thank you to Austin Om for the reward of 100 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 1257 - Chapter 1257 Chapter 1259 Bone Demon Monk Chapter 1257: Chapter 1259: Bone Demon Monk Chapter 1257: Chapter 1259: Bone Demon Monk The monk looked quite young, with clean brows and distinguished features. Although his grey robes were somewhat worn, frayed at the knees and elbows, when worn by him, they gave an impression of a nobleman in troubled times. Song Jian was shocked, the monk had appeared about ten meters away from him, within his perception but before his appearance, Song Jian hadnt noticed his presence at all. Upon seeing Song Jian, a cold glint flashed in the monks eyes, but quickly his expression softened and he bowed slightly, saying, Esteemed patron, have you come to offer incense at Zhenmo Temple? It is getting late now, and the temple has closed. Please return tomorrow! The monks tone was friendly, and he had only one shaven scar on his head, looking like a newly recruited novice. However, the scar was a dark red color, and under the dim light, it faintly emitted a subtle red glow, which appeared rather eerie. Even though the monks tone and smile seemed harmless, Song Jians instincts told him that this monk was not as benign as he seemed! Seeing that Song Jian kept staring at him without saying a word, the monk frowned slightly and began to walk slowly towards him. Esteemed patron, at this hour, it can be very dangerous in the wilds. There are wild animals on the mountain that wont appear during the day, but come out to hunt at night. If the patron encounters them, Im afraid your life may be in danger! As he spoke, the monk had already approached within five meters of Song Jian, moving at a pace that seemed slow yet was actually fast. The smile on his face had also turned strange. May I ask if Master Yiwen is within the temple? Song Jian inquired tentatively. The young monk nodded and said, So the patron has come to see Master Yiwen. He left the Zhenmo Temple a month ago to travel. Since the patron is a friend of Master Yiwen, why not let this humble monk escort you to the nearest village for a temporary rest? By now, the monk was less than two meters away from Song Jian, within arms reach. Song Jian had already begun to notice a faint scent of blood coming from the monk, which caused him to frown and shake his head, Thank you for your kindness, junior master, but I will go to the nearby village on my own. Having said that, Song Jian turned to leave. The place was too eerie, and since he had been discovered, it was better to depart for now and sneak back into the temple later when it got darker. In the instant Song Jian turned around, the corners of the young monks mouth curled up slightly. His hands, previously clasped together, transformed at a visible speed into white bones. At the same time, his ten fingers elongated, and the pale bones were tinged with bloodlines. On closer inspection, it looked like countless tiny red worms were crawling between his bones. It would be better if this humble monk escorts the patron a stretch of the way. The road back to the village is far; why not let me take you to the Reincarnation Pool right now, to be reborn in your next life? Thud, thud, thud~ Bone spurs emerged from the body of the young monk, piercing through his grey robes. The once fair-faced monk suddenly became a monster covered with bone spurs of various lengths, presenting a terrifying sight! Song Jian had his back to the monk and had yet to realize that the monk had transformed into a monster. The monk stuck out his tongue and licked the protruding fangs at the edge of his lips. His eyes flashed red, focusing on Song Jians back, revealing a sinister smile. As if a gust of wind had passed, the monk suddenly vanished from his spot, shooting toward Song Jian like a bullet fired from a gun, extremely fast, yet completely silent. Whoosh~ A slight sound of something cutting through the air sounded behind Song Jians head. The young monks fingers, like razor-sharp claws, shone with a metallic luster as they aimed for the back of Song Jians head. If the claws had caught an ordinary persons head, it would likely have exploded like a watermelon. The cold wind was piercing, and as the claws slashed through the air, even the atmosphere seemed to be torn apart. The young monks hideous mouth opened wide, seemingly already envisioning Song Jians head being split open, brain matter oozing out. Although Song Jian had turned to leave, his attention remained on the eerie monk. Sensing the chilling gust behind his head, a disdainful smile appeared on Song Jians lips. He spun around, his right hand swinging, and a blade suddenly appeared in his palm, which he swung ferociously behind him. With a clink, like metal colliding, the young monk suddenly felt his right hand lighten, and looking at it now, all that remained was half a skeletal palm. The enemys blade had effortlessly sliced his palm into two. Realizing he was dealing with a tough foe, the young monks heart sank. Sensing something amiss and abandoning his initial plan to devour the enemy flesh by himself, he immediately tried to shout a warning. Song Jian charged forward, his Sky-breaking Sword mercilessly striking out at his adversary. The sword light flashed suddenly, like a streak of white silk, fiercely slashing through the air. The young monk quickly raised his left hand to block, his speed not falling short of Song Jians in the slightest. The sword edge hit the first claw of the monks left hand, making only a brief clashing sound before severing the claw instantly, followed by the second, third, fourth In an instant, all five clawed fingers on the monks left hand were chopped off, but this time, his palm remained intact. The corners of the monks mouth twitched, a trickle of fresh blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, as he opened it wide, attempting to shout. Enemy Before he could finish the word attack, Song Jian quickly swung back his hand, a dazzling sword light sweeping from the monks feet towards his head. If this strike were to hit, the sharpness of the Sky-breaking Sword would cleave the monk in two. The monk, with astonishing speed, retreated, leaving behind an afterimage in his wake; Whoosh~ Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A gust of wind came, and the monks gray robe, already riddled with holes from bone spikes, torn and tattered, was completely shredded by the strike, fluttering like gray butterflies all around. A bloody mark appeared on the monks chest, slowly oozing blood. His jaw was struck by the sword light, shattering completely, flesh mangled and even his tongue nearly severed, blood copiously spilling out. Mmph, mmph~ The monk emitted several unintelligible groans, his eyes wide with horror as he looked at Song Jian, stumbling backwards. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, the Eye of Insight instantly activating. He hadnt used the Eye of Insight from the start for fear of provoking hostility from the monk. Now that he had identified him as an enemy, he naturally used the Eye of Insight without hesitation. Soon, the attributes of the monk were displayed before Song Jians eyes. Bone Demon Monk, Level 78, humanoid creature, elite BOSS strength Song Jian slightly smiled, as it turned out to be just a level 78 elite BOSS. This might be tricky for other players, but for Song Jian, with his own attributes, he could completely overpower the opponent. Just then, the Bone Demon Monk let out a low roar, a strange power emanating from within his body. His severed bone palms began to regrow swiftly; within seconds, they were as good as new, even his shattered jaw and tongue miraculously restored. This recovery speed A hint of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. The opponents recovery was unnervingly quick, but only the injury was healed, not much of the Vitality Points, which made Song Jian breathe a slight sigh of relief. Chapter 1258 - Chapter 1258 Chapter 1260 Purple Crystal Chapter 1258: Chapter 1260: Purple Crystal Chapter 1258: Chapter 1260: Purple Crystal The Demon Bone Monks injury recovery speed was way too fast; if it could also rapidly restore Vitality Points, that would be way too overpowered. Such abilities simply werent something a level seventy-something Elite Boss should possess. Having recovered from his injuries, the Demon Bone Monk gave Song Jian an evil, charming smile. His fierce face bore no trace of handsomeness anymore. At this moment, the Demon Bone Monk resembled a human-shaped hedgehog covered with bone spikes. His flesh on his cheeks was torn open by protruding bone spikes, dripping with blood. Even his smile seemed nauseating. Song Jian glanced in the direction of the Zhenmo Temple, only dozens of meters away. The temple was eerily quiet. His gaze then fell back on the Demon Bone Monk, and his brows furrowed. They were too close to the Zhenmo Temple. If he used the Thousand Swords Art, the commotion would be too great and could easily alarm others within the temple. Song Jian didnt know if the temple was filled with monsters like the Demon Bone Monk, but judging by the Demon Bone Monks appearance, his status in the temple probably wasnt very high, which meant there were definitely more formidable beings inside. Song Jian crossed the Sky-breaking Sword in front of his chest, narrowing his eyes. Even without using the Thousand Swords Art, he was confident in facing an Elite Level Boss of a similar level. With a whoosh, Song Jian disappeared on the spot, his figure darting towards the Demon Bone Monk like an arrow. Mysterious Moonlight Sword! When Song Jian reappeared, he was already standing in front of the Demon Bone Monk, the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand thrusting through the opponents chest and out the back. The Demon Bone Monk suddenly found himself floating as if gravity no longer held him, and he lost control of his body. Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Swish, swish, swish~ Several sword lights burst forth from the Demon Bone Monks body, blooming like a brilliant lotus flower. His body completely out of control, he floated mid-air. A cold smirk appeared on Song Jians lips as he mercilessly hacked the Sky-breaking Sword at the Demon Bone Monk. At that moment, the Demon Bone Monk was entirely defenseless. The cutting edge of the Sky-breaking Sword met the Demon Bone Monks skeletal-wrapped shoulder, and the flashing blade, like a hot knife through butter, encountered no resistance and easily sliced through the external bone layer on the shoulder. The momentum of the Sky-breaking Sword didnt wane. After breaking through the external skeleton around the shoulder, the flesh inside wrapped by bones stood no chance against the slashing attack. With a slash, an arm wrapped in external skeleton flew high into the air, and simultaneously, the Demon Bone Monks body plummeted to the ground, regaining control over his body. The armless Demon Bone Monk, undiminished in ferocity, roared as he charged at Song Jian. As he neared Song Jian, the external bone covering his body suddenly gleamed, with sharp bone spurs shooting out like arrows towards Song Jian. This must be the Demon Bone Monks ultimate move. Dozens of long and short bone spurs enveloped the area around seven or eight meters where Song Jian stood. Most significantly, the distance between them was less than three meters, so Song Jian had very little time to react. Seeing the Demon Bone Monks outburst, Song Jian instinctively used the Soul Wander skill; his entire body turned semi-transparent. Just as he finished casting, numerous bone spurs passed through his body. Song Jian didnt wait for the Demon Bone Monk to react, moved in close, and aimed the Sky-breaking Sword at the Demon Bone Monks neck, slashing fiercely from top to bottom. With the Soul Wander active, Song Jian was incredibly fast, and the Demon Bone Monk, in his rigid state after using his ultimate move, could only watch as the sword slashed at his neck, suddenly feeling the threat of death enveloping him. Panic showed on his fierce face. Slash~ The strike from Song Jian landed fiercely on the Demon Bone Monk, and as he moved past, his blade cut through the monk. In his skill bar, the innate ability Holy Sword subtly glowed, the typical slash unexpectedly triggering the Indestructible effect of the Holy Sword. Song Jian casually flicked the Sky-breaking Sword, shedding the fresh blood from the blade, and turned to face the Demon Bone Monk. At that moment, the Demon Bone Monk stood rooted to the spot, one hand severed at the shoulder and the other outstretched as if grasping at something. He resembled a statue, motionless. In a short while, a line of blood began to dye the already tattered grey robes of the Demon Bone Monk. It ran diagonally across his body from one side of his neck down to the other side at his waist, and his upper body slowly began to slide sideways. With a thud, the upper half of the Demon Bone Monks body fell to the ground. Two seconds later, the lower half followed. A single sword stroke had bisected the Demon Bone Monks body, swift and decisive. This was the power of the innate ability Holy Sword; once the Indestructible effect triggered, anything it met would be cleaved in two without fail. For ordinary flesh and blood monsters, triggering the Indestructible effect could result in a fatal damage akin to instant death. Unless it was some sort of boss with outrageous vitality, such damage for most monsters meant certain death upon triggering. System: You have killed the Demon Bone Monk; System: The Demon Bone Monk is a common creature within Zhenmo Temple, battle experience increased by 0.6%. As the Demon Bone Monk is located in the special sacrificial area of Zhenmo Temple, this reward is doubled, battle experience increased by 1.2%. System: You have killed the Demon Bone Monk, Zhenmo Temple reputation decreased by 10 points, your reputation with Zhenmo Temple is now Cold; System: You have killed the Demon Bone Monk, earned 8 points of Church of the Holy Light reputation, your reputation with Church of the Holy Light has now opened and is Neutral; Regarding reputation, Song Jian only glanced briefly before pushing it to the back of his mind. In the game, various factions existed, and killing certain faction-related monsters would always initiate reputation with some factions. To Song Jian, this had become commonplace; he already had reputations with over a dozen factions, ranging from friendly to hostile. What drew Song Jians attention were the battle experience points gained. The Demon Bone Monk was merely a level 70+ Elite Level BOSS. With his current level, killing such a monster would, at best, yield just a few percent of a percent in experience, barely noticeable in the experience bar. But now, killing one Demon Bone Monk directly boosted his battle experience by over one percent. This meant killing a hundred Demon Bone Monks could increase his level by oneCa several dozen fold increase in battle experience! Could it be that this is the shortcut to the Legendary Realm that the girl mentioned? Song Jian frowned slightly, contemplating. Even if it was just for rapidly increasing Experience Points, Song Jian still had about seventy to eighty Purple Crystals, enough to boost his level by five or six. Even though the battle experience gained here was multiplied by dozens of times, it couldnt compare with Purple Crystals. What a pity. It would have been great if you could have dropped a Purple Crystal, Song Jian muttered to himself, walking over to the Demon Bone Monks corpse. Around the body, numerous items had dropped, mostly common blue and green ones, nothing special. Just then, a faint purple hue emerged from underneath the corpseCa Purple Crystal the size of a fingernail appeared before Song Jians eyes. Chapter 1259 - Chapter 1259 Chapter 1261 Backyard Chapter 1259: Chapter 1261 Backyard Chapter 1259: Chapter 1261 Backyard Its simply unbelievable! Song Jian picked up all the spoils of battle and took the Purple Crystal in his hand to admire closely. This was the second place he had encountered where monsters could drop Purple Crystals. Its worth noting that Purple Crystals are scarce even within the Imperial Sword Sect and are never enough to satisfy demand. They appear in the Treasure Pavilion only periodically and require a large amount of Contribution Points to exchange for. Monsters that drop Purple Crystals are extremely rare in the game, existing only in very special areas! Looking up at Zhenmo Temple, Song Jian had not expected to find such a special area here; the discovery invigorated his spirits. With Purple Crystals, not only could he quickly enhance his level and strength, but he could also purchase treasures that could not be bought with Doomsday Coins. For Song Jian, there could never be too many Purple Crystals. After storing the Purple Crystal in his inventory, Song Jian looked at Zhenmo Temple and was momentarily tempted to raze it to the ground using the Thousand Swords Art. He knew that inside the Zhenmo Temple, there would certainly be no shortage of monsters like the Demon Bone Monk. How many Purple Crystals would he gain if he could eliminate all the monsters here? The very thought was staggering! However, Song Jians mission required him to enter the temple to find Master Yiwen. If he dared to do such a thing, even if he destroyed the entire Zhenmo Temple, Master Yiwen would probably die here, resulting in mission failure! sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though the mission did not specify what the penalty for failure was, Song Jian always had a dangerous feeling and dared not let the mission fail. After all, the young girl had forced him to come here, certainly not for him to level up quickly. At this thought, Song Jian suddenly realized that he must not let the Purple Crystals blind him. He had to explore carefully, or a careless move could lead to the girl from the town damning him to death here. Descendants of the Ancient Desolate Demon God, how could they appear here? That girl must have some unspeakable purpose! Song Jian thought to himself. With so little information available at present, the situation at Zhenmo Temple also required further investigation! Master Yiwen was key, and finding him would likely solve many problems! With these thoughts in mind, Song Jian glanced at the corpse of the Bone Demon Monk, now beginning to be covered with transparent flames, and continued to walk up the stone steps. Along the way, the silence was unusually deep, with not even the sound of insects or birdsCstrange for a forested area, which should be teeming with small animals. The eerie quiet alerted Song Jian to heighten his vigilance even more. After about fifteen minutes, Song Jian arrived at the rear mountain gate of Zhenmo Temple, which was tightly shut. Surrounding Zhenmo Temple was a wall with a broad stone path alongside it, which could lead around to the temples main gate. Entering through the main gate seemed like a poor decision. Although the gate stood wide open and was unguarded, the two black lanterns hanging there gave Song Jian a dangerous feeling. Song Jian had a vague sense that if he tried to enter through the main gate, he would be immediately noticed by people inside. There had to be some sort of sentry mechanisms or barriers near the gate. He could even faintly sense a weak power of an array spreading from within the walls of Zhenmo Temple. Song Jian wanted to try pushing the rear mountain gate open. Just as his palm was about to touch the wooden gate, he suddenly felt a chill at the nape of his neck and stopped immediately, slowly withdrawing his hand. The closed wooden gate also gave Song Jian a dangerous feeling, as if touching it would cause some misfortune to occur. After thinking for a while, Song Jian decided to find another way to sneak into Zhenmo Temple. His ability to fly was sealed here, preventing him from using the Flame Light Wings to enter the temple. Instead, he would have to see if there was a safer way to get in by walking around the surrounding wall. After leaving the back door, Song Jian started to walk around the temples perimeter wall. After walking a distance along the wall, which was more than three meters high, Song Jian suddenly spotted a dog hole amid the overgrown weeds at the base of the wall. It appeared as if some animal had dug it out at the foot of the wall, and there were some obvious claw marks next to it. Song Jian hesitated for a moment and thought about it for a long time, but eventually decided not to crawl through the dog hole. Just then, he suddenly heard a faint voice coming from the hole. Kill kill me, please, please I beg of you, just kill me The voice was extremely weak, as if it was about to breathe its last. Kill you? Thats impossible. Before entering the Reincarnation Pool, you cannot die. Hee hee hee, the Demon Lord needs fresh souls! Tender flesh and blood, hiss, even if we tear off an arm, he should not be able to die, right? Get your claws off, this is nourishment for the Reincarnation Pool. If he dies, be careful or the Demon Lord may tear your soul apart Noisy voices came through, and Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then with a light jump, hooked his fingers into the crevices of the wall, and slowly climbed up. At this moment, he was clinging to the outside of the wall, with only half his head peeking over. After getting a clear view of the scene before him, Song Jians pupils shrank, and he instinctively pulled his head back, hiding behind the wall again. The scene beyond the wall was somewhat horrifying, but it was not the scene that frightened Song JianCit was the excessive number of creatures similar to the Demon Bone Monks behind the wall. Behind the wall was a spacious courtyard, with over a hundred individuals bustling about. All of these individuals were dressed in gray monk robes and were busy on the open ground. Like the Demon Bone Monks Song Jian had encountered before, dark red scars on their heads faintly glowed red. However, unlike the previous Demon Bone Monks with only one scar, these monks in the courtyard mostly had two or three scars, and some even had four or even five! At the same time, these monks also had higher levels than the previous Demon Bone Monks. Even the lowest level Demon Bone Monk was over eighty in level, and there were many more at the level of skeletons. Song Jian didnt want to stir up trouble and didnt use the Eye of Insight to check the attributes of these monks, but based on his experience, he could tell that the strength of these monks filled the courtyard was significantly higher than the previous Demon Bone Monks. Among these monks were several large iron cages, which held over a hundred terror-stricken, trembling individualsCa mix of men and women, and even teenage children were present, but not a single elderly person was to be found. It seemed as though they had already gone through some harrowing ordeal. Each one of them was huddled up, not daring to make any noise, let alone cry out loud or plead. Some women were tightly covering their mouths, tears streaming down their faces, but they dared not make a sound. They must have seen something utterly terrifying to have been scared into such a state. Now, they were like a flock of lambs awaiting slaughter, not knowing when death would descend upon them. Chapter 1260 - Chapter 1260 Chapter 1262 Nutrient Chapter 1260: Chapter 1262: Nutrient Chapter 1260: Chapter 1262: Nutrient The number of Demon Bone Monks in the courtyard was overwhelming, with more than two hundred present, and from the aura they emitted, the majority of their strengths were at the Lord and Commander levels. Without using the Thousand Swords Art, if Song Jian dared to rashly barge in, he likely wouldnt make it out alive. Although he had yet to sense the presence of a King Level boss, Song Jian still felt that deep within the temple, an extremely terrifying aura was slowly seeping out. If ones perception was not strong enough to a certain extent, it would be difficult to detect its existence. There are too many monsters; its very hard to silently make ones way into the interior of the temple Song Jian looked at the half-open wooden door across the courtyard and thought to himself. Unable to find any clues as to why the small town girl forced him to come here, Song Jian could only follow the mission hints for now. If he were to recklessly battle here, there was simply no way to sneak in quietly. With this thought, Song Jian touched the necklace on his neck. Although the Concealment Necklace was of epic level, its item level was only forty. Among these eighty and even ninety-level bosses, executing the Stealth Skill perfectly would be very difficult. Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Song Jian was contemplating how to sneak in quietly, the half-open wooden door across the courtyard was suddenly pushed open. Two soul-state grey-robed monks floated out from inside the door and came over to the iron cage, inspecting it carefully. Their crimson eyes were filled with a greedy light, looking at the ordinary people inside the iron cage as if they were gazing upon heaps of delicious food, with no attempt to hide their desire to swallow them whole. Following the arrival of these two soul-state grey-robed monks, the Demon Bone Monks standing guard immediately opened the gate of the iron cage. Creak~ The iron cage, filled with rust and bloodstains, was opened, and the ordinary people inside, like a bunch of startled little animals, scurried away from the door, their faces filled with an expression of terror. Song Jian looked at the two soul-state grey-robed monks, whose shiny heads bore no scars, but the Demon Bone Monks around them treated them with great respect, their eyes full of flattering submission. Wraith, Commander Level Boss, Skeleton level Song Jian scrutinized the two wraiths carefully. Since he had not used the Eye of Insight, he could only see their names and judge their strength based on their aura and experience, so he could only understand a rough idea of their capabilities. However, even this information was enough to prevent anyone from underestimating these two soul-state wraiths; their strength was significantly higher than that of the Demon Bone Monks in the courtyard! This one, this one, and this one One of the wraiths pointed at five people in the iron cage. The five who were pointed at began to tremble in their calves, their lips turned blue, and they looked as if they were about to cry out, obviously terrified. No, not me, Im only twenty-five years old, I, I dont want to die, I dont want to die A young man with a face full of despair finally couldnt contain his fear, and his emotions collapsed. He began to scream loudly, his hands clutching the iron bars behind him, as if he would rather die than go out. The cries of the young man triggered a chain reaction. The other four who were selected, including everyone else in the iron cage, also started crying and begging for mercy. The scene became chaotic in an instant. Their cries did not evoke any sympathy from the wraiths or Demon Bone Monks; several Demon Bone Monks emotionlessly dragged the five out of the cage, lined them up, and stood them in front of the wraiths. The two wraiths stood in front of these five ordinary people one by one, stared at them for a while, and then turned to leave. Strangely, the five who had been struggling and crying became quiet after being stared at by the wraiths for a while, their eyes vacant as if they were marionettes being pulled by strings, and they staggered following the two wraiths, slowly walking forward. Song Jian watched as the five people followed the resentful spirit out of the courtyard and into the wooden door. Before long, a blood-like scarlet light began to seep out from inside the door, giving onlookers a sickeningly smooth sensation. With the emergence of the light, a series of pitiful screams and wails rang out, causing everyone else trapped in the courtyards iron cage to tremble and huddle together. The wailing from beyond the door was spine-chilling. Soon, the screams began to subside, eventually fading into silence, and the rippling scarlet light inside the door dimmed and disappeared. In a short while, a bald monk wearing a brand new grey robe, with hands joined, emerged from the door, a hypocritical smile plastered across his face as he entered the courtyard. Song Jians eyebrows knit together in suspicion upon seeing that the face of the grey-robed monk was identical to that of the young man who had cried and struggled earlier. A new brother has emerged, hahaha, not bad at all. Convert to the Demon Lord and you too shall have eternal life! A Demon Bone Monk with five red scars on his head looked at the newly emerged figure and laughed heartily. The Demon Bone Monk reached into the iron cage, yanked out a young girl, and threw her fiercely to the ground. He then said to the new Demon Bone Monk, This is your reward, a privilege reserved for the newcomers. Eat her, and lets see your potential! Song Jian watched in horror as the grinning Demon Bone Monks eyes suddenly revealed a brutal and greedy gleam, though his face showed signs of struggle. A painful howl erupted from him as he bent over, supporting himself on the ground with his hands and gasping for breath. Clearly visible, thick white mist steamed out of his mouth and nose. Crack, crack~ One after another, pale bone spurs burst from his body. His entire skeletal structure flipped outside his flesh, forming a thick layer of armor on his surface. His entire body elongated by several dozen centimeters; he had been about 1.7 meters tall but now had become a towering brute, nearly two and a half meters in height. Upon seeing his transformed state, the Demon Bone Monk with five scars on his head showed a pleased expression as he watched the creature rush towards the girl on the ground, its sharp fangs piercing into her neck. As he watched the creature rip and swallow large bites, the Demon Bone Monk with five scars laughed loudly, Not bad, not bad, at least the strength of three precepts. After the ceremony, send him to guard the Demon Lord Shrine, and watch over the more valuable nurishments! Song Jian, having observed for some time, shook his head slightly, loosened his grip on the fence, and silently dropped down. Clearly, there was no way to subtly infiltrate the area from this position. Unless Song Jian was willing to cause a massacre and level the place using Thousand Swords Art, he would have to find another way in. Continuing along the Zhenmo Temples boundary wall, as soon as he entered the temples domain, a golden point appeared on the mission map, which presumably was where Master Yiwen was. However, after circling for more than an hour, Song Jian had yet to find a suitable place to infiltrate. It wasnt that there were monsters behind every wall. Rather, nearly all walls were adorned with small black lanterns hanging high. These lanterns were smaller than the two by the temples main gate, but to Song Jian, they felt just as dangerous as the larger ones. Just as he was feeling troubled and contemplating a forceful entry, he suddenly saw a Demon Bone Monk hurrying along a small path by the wall towards a little door. A thought struck Song Jian and he immediately executed the Abyss Concealment Skill, quietly closing in on the Demon Bone Monk. PS: Thank you to Austin Om for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1261 - Chapter 1261 Chapter 1263 Entry Chapter 1261: Chapter 1263: Entry Chapter 1261: Chapter 1263: Entry The Demon Bone Monk came to a small door, a side entrance that Song Jian had also seen before. It appeared to be merely a thin wooden board, but no matter how Song Jian tried, he couldnt break through it as if some invisible force was protecting it. There was a keyhole on the wooden door. However, it seemed to be covered by a layer of energy, so even with the Abyss Key, Song Jian couldnt unlock it. The Demon Bone Monk approached the small door, extending a finger. What had been a fair finger instantly degenerated into a bone spur, and with it, the Demon Bone Monk stabbed at the lock on the wooden door. Soon, a click was heard from within the door, and the Demon Bone Monk pushed the door open, flinging it back nonchalantly and continued forward, seemingly in a hurry to take care of some urgent matter. Just as the wooden door was about to close, Song Jian wedged it with the tip of his foot to keep it from shutting. After the Demon Bone Monk had moved away, Song Jian cautiously stepped in. At that moment, Song Jian was invisible, so even if someone saw the door move, theyd probably think it was just a gust of wind and pay it no mind. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once inside, Song Jian carefully closed the door behind him and followed the small path to the location of Master Yiwen, as indicated on the mission map. Where Song Jian was now was a quiet courtyard behind the temple, which looked somewhat desolate as if it hadnt been tended to in a long time, covered in dried branches and leaves. Even a small pond that had once been there was now dried up, emitting an unpleasant odor. It was then that two Demon Bone Monks, their grey monk robes stained with blood, suddenly came in, dragging and jostling each other, whispering in a dispute so quietly as if afraid of being overheard by others. Hurry up and take it out, theres no one here Dont rush, Ive already sealed it. The scent is too strong, it might attract other people Their conversation was very quiet. Song Jian hid behind a rock less than five meters away from them, silently waiting for them to leave. To Song Jians surprise, not only did they not leave, but they also headed toward his direction, stopping on the other side of the rock where Song Jian was hiding as if fighting over something. Both Demon Bone Monks were focused on a cloth bag, completely unaware of Song Jian, who was just a stones throw away from them. Song Jians gaze also fell on the cloth bag in the hands of the Demon Bone Monks. The bag, made of the same material as the grey robes of the Demon Bone Monks, was smeared with a dark red fluid, faintly emitting a hint of a bloodlike odor. One of the Demon Bone Monks opened the bag and pulled out a red, jelly-like substance. Gulu~ From behind the rock, Song Jian distinctly heard the other Demon Bone Monk swallow saliva. Is this flesh tainted with Reincarnation Pool Water? The taste is truly exquisite; I can hardly wait to take a bite! one Demon Bone Monk said, his voice trembling slightly as he swallowed. This is just the first time. There will be plenty more flesh in the future, as long as you The two Demon Bone Monks seemed to have made some sort of deal. However, they soon started to argue over the distribution of the flesh! Your access to the Reincarnation Pool is all thanks to me opening the door for you. Why am I only getting thirty percent? This isnt what we discussed one of the Demon Bone Monks hissed angrily. You just opened a door. Im the one bearing all the materials and risks, and furthermore Impossible, we must divide it as we agreed before Think about it carefully, if Go to hell, give me the cloth bag How could you The two Demon Bone Monks unexpectedly started to claw at each other, both vying for the cloth bag. One of the monks eyes blazed with crimson light, seemingly going on a rampage after being deceived. Before revealing their full skeletal exterior with bone spikes covering their bodies, Demon Bone Monks are indistinguishable from ordinary monks and can communicate normally. However, their emotions and thinking have become utterly alien to normal people. A slight provocation can send them into a murderous frenzy. The two Demon Bone Monks began shoving each other beside the rocks, battling over the cloth bag. One of them already had bone spikes protruding from his body, indicating he was about to reveal his skeletal state. Song Jian, watching these two Demon Bone Monks from a close distance, was somewhat speechless. Initially, he thought the monks were merely passing by and decided to wait quietly for them to leave, but to his surprise, they were dividing their spoils here, and even preparing to fight over an uneven split. The other Demon Bone Monk seemed to grow furious as well, bone spikes emerging one after another from his body, and their argument became increasingly loud, apparently without any concern for their surroundings. Song Jian slowly stood up, summoning the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. He couldnt allow the two Demon Bone Monks to continue quarreling, or else more Demon Bone Monks or even the resentful spirits from before might be attracted. Give it to me, I just want my share! Dont even think about it, at most thirty percent, youre too greedy Damn it, Ill kill you! The deceived Demon Bone Monk had reached the limit of his anger, teetering on the edge of complete emotional breakdown. What are you going to do! The other Demon Bone Monk, though angry, still managed to keep his emotions in check. But when he suddenly felt a rush of air at the back of his neck, his heart skipped a beat, and he quickly turned to look behind him. Whoosh~ A flash of white light, and one of the Demon Bone Monks heads was directly chopped off by Song Jian. The monk whose head was severed still wore a look of surprise on his face, seemingly unaware that he could be stealthily attacked. The gushing blood from his neck splattered onto the face of the other monk, who was previously beyond angry. His face froze in shock. Noticing Song Jians figure slowly becoming visible, his face showed an expression of utter astonishment, his mouth opening as if about to shout a warning. Enem Song Jians figure suddenly darted towards him like lightning, thrusting the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely into the monks chest. A burst of fresh blood sprayed out as the sword pierced through his torso. At that moment, the monk realized he could no longer control his body, and the loud shout that was supposed to escape was stuck in his throat. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ The Sky-breaking Sword pierced through the Demon Bone Monks body like lightning, nine sprays of blood shooting out. Before his body, suspended midair, could hit the ground, Song Jian swiftly pivoted and moved beside him, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword viciously at his neck. Clang~ The Sky-breaking Sword let out a soft chime as the monks body fell heavily to the ground. At the same time, his head rolled away like a ball, Gulu lulu, rolling off into the distance before dropping into the dried-up pool. Chapter 1262 - Chapter 1262 Chapter 1264 Buddha Statue Chapter 1262: Chapter 1264 Buddha Statue Chapter 1262: Chapter 1264 Buddha Statue Song Jian almost instantly killed the two Demon Bone Monks, partly because these two monks were not very strong, with only one precept scar on their heads, and partly because Song Jians innate skill Holy Sword seemed to have a trigger probability bonus when striking vital areas such as the neck, resulting in both Demon Bone Monks suffering an Indestructible decapitation effect. System: You have killed a Demon Bone Monk; System: The Demon Bone Monk is a common creature within Zhenmo Temple, battle experience increased by 0.5%. As the Zhenmo Temple is a special sacrificial area, the reward is doubled, granting a battle experience increase of 1%. System: You have killed a Demon Bone Monk, Zhenmo Temple reputation decreased by 8 points, your reputation with Zhenmo Temple is now Indifferent; System: You have killed a Demon Bone Monk, gaining 6 points of reputation with the Church of the Holy Light, you have unlocked reputation with the Church of the Holy Light, your reputation with the Church of the Holy Light is now Neutral; The two Demon Bone Monks provided Song Jian with a total of 2% battle experience. Looking at the increased battle experience, Song Jian always had the urge to unleash the Thousand Swords Art at full force, destroying the entire Zhenmo Temple. However, whenever such thoughts surfaced in Song Jians mind, he would unconsciously feel a terrifying threat emerging. This sudden fear made him realize that within Zhenmo Temple, there must be an unknown horror capable of easily killing him. This was also the reason why he was so low-key and secretly sneaked into Zhenmo Temple to complete his mission. The two Demon Bone Monks only dropped a piece of white equipment and three white-quality materials for Song Jian. He curled his lips, gathered the spoils into his inventory, and then dragged the burning corpses of the two Demon Bone Monks to a hidden corner. The translucent flames that appeared after a monsters death only burned the monsters corpse and did not ignite other objects in the game. The weaker the monster, the faster the translucent flames burned; the stronger the monster, the slower the burn. These two Demon Bone Monks were of average strength, so it would only take a few dozen seconds for their bodies to turn into a pile of white ash, drawing no ones attention. After dealing with the bodies, Song Jian was about to leave when he suddenly noticed a cloth bag discarded by the two monks. His interest piqued, he picked up the cloth bag and carefully checked the item that had caused the two Demon Bone Monks to fight over it. Inside the cloth bag was a semi-solid crimson substance that looked like jelly, quivering and emitting a tantalizing scent. Flesh tainted with Reincarnation Pool Water? A special item Song Jian thought for a moment and put the cloth bag into his inventory. Although the contents of the bag were useless to him, they were highly attractive to the Demon Bone Monks, and they might have an unexpected effect on the completion of his mission. Leaving the secluded courtyard, Song Jian slowly made his way toward Master Yiwens location. Along the way, he saw several Demon Bone Monks who looked just like ordinary people, performing the tasks that normal monks would, showing no hints of abnormality. When encountering Demon Bone Monks with fewer precept scars on their heads, Song Jian did not hesitate to stealthily pass by. When he encountered monks with more precept scars, he would hide in an unobtrusive corner, waiting quietly for them to leave on their own before moving on slowly. After an hour of careful travel, Song Jian finally arrived inside a grand hall deep within Zhenmo Temple. Facing the entrance of the grand hall stood a bronze statue that resembled Buddha, except behind this Buddha grew dozens of arms, very similar to the Thousand-hand Avalokiteshvara in Song Jians memory, with about an eighty to ninety percent resemblance. What was strange was that these arms were lanky and bizarre, like strong, gnarled roots of an old tree, and were adorned with weird patterns, looking as if they were covered with scales. If one were to observe carefully, they would notice that each palm had only three fingers, drastically different from the arms of an ordinary person. This Buddha statues head was densely covered with at least a dozen scars, and there were strange patterns on its forehead. If one stared at it for a bit too long, they would start to feel as if these patterns actually looked like two curved horns, firmly rooted on the Buddhas forehead. Unlike ordinary Buddha statues, this one had many unusual traits. Staring at it for a prolonged period, even the smile on its face would give off a chilling, bloodthirsty vibe. The bronze Buddha statue had its eyes half-closed, seated upon a lotus pedestal. Had it not been for those bizarre arms behind it drawing Song Jians suspicion, he might not have noticed the oddities. Looking up, aside from this eerie Buddha statue, there were also numerous iron cages in the hall. These cages were much smaller than those Song Jian had seen previously, each imprisoning just one person. The cages were suspended high above, and most of the people inside were already dead, their bodies dried up. Only a few cages held monks who were still alive, but they too were barely hanging on, appearing extremely frail. In one of these cages was a monk draped in a bright red kasaya embroidered with gold thread, faintly emitting a dim treasure-like glow. This monk was also emaciated, yet he did not seem the least bit frail. He sat cross-legged in the cage, softly chanting scripture. The moment Song Jian saw this monk, the Find Master Yiwen task in the mission bar was instantly completed. However, the next phase of the task did not appear. Song Jian knew he had to converse with Master Yiwen to trigger the next phase of the mission. Just as Song Jian was about to approach and release Master Yiwen for a conversation, sudden footsteps came from outside the door. Song Jian immediately entered a hidden state, and shortly after, a resentful ghost and several Demon Bone Monks entered from outside. The leading resentful ghost pulled out a small copper bell from his chest and gently shook it towards the monks imprisoned in the air. Ding-a-ling~ A clear bell sound rang out, and Song Jian, who was hiding on the side, immediately felt somewhat dizzy. As the bell continued to chime, a spinning sensation surged through Song Jians head. Amitabha Buddha A loud Buddhist chant boomed as Master Yiwen began to recite scriptures loudly, resisting the sound of the bell in the ghosts hand. As Master Yiwen started his recitation, the remaining monks who still had a breath in them struggled to sit up, pressed their palms together, and joined Master Yiwen in chanting the scripture. As the sounds of Buddhist chanting filled the air, the dizziness that Song Jian had been feeling considerably lessened. It was then that he broke out in a cold sweat on his back and glanced at his Vitality Points, only to find that he had lost nearly one-third of them. Most importantly, he did not notice at all that he had been under attack. At that moment, a white, semi-transparent soul shadow drifted out from one of the iron cages in the air and headed toward the copper bell in the ghosts hand. A look of grief and indignation appeared on Master Yiwens face, and he suddenly stopped chanting the scriptures. With a sigh, he spoke loudly, Benevolent patron, I implore you to lend me a hand, slay these demons, and help the Buddha purge evil spirits! PS: Thanks to Reader20180628090856258 for the 500 QiDian coins reward~ S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1263 - Chapter 1263 Chapter 1265 Exorcising Demons and Eliminating Chapter 1263: Chapter 1265: Exorcising Demons and Eliminating Evil Chapter 1263: Chapter 1265: Exorcising Demons and Eliminating Evil Master Yiwens words resonated like a great bell tolling in the grand hall, startling Song Jian, who had not expected Master Yiwen to detect his hidden presence. Old monk, what hysterics are you throwing now? Your disciples are almost all dead. Hurry up and offer your soul so the Demon Lord can awaken sooner, hahahaha! The resentful spirit shook the bell in its hand again, tormenting the monks in the cages to the point of unbearable agony. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, ringing the bell seemed to cause great harm, or rather consumed a lot of energy from the resentful spirit. Even it could not keep shaking the bell indefinitely and stopped after a brief moment. Having collected a monks soul with the bell, the resentful spirit was already quite satisfied. Hahahaha, old monk, see you tomorrow. I want to see how long you can hold out The resentful spirit laughed arrogantly. Noble patron, what are you still waiting for? Do you really want to watch these demons run amok? cried Master Yiwen in anguish and fury. Just then, the hidden mission in Song Jians task bar began to change, revealing the next set of objectives. Exorcising demons? Is it just about killing these Demon Bone Monks and resentful spirits? A smirk appeared on Song Jians lips, and he swung the Sky-breaking Sword forward fiercely, summoning countless spirit swords out of thin air. In the instant that hundreds of spirit swords materialized, the leading resentful spirit seemed to sense something and turned its head to look in Song Jians direction. Who dares to intrude into the Demon Lord Shrine? The resentful spirit growled lowly, bursting with murderous intent, and the Demon Bone Monks behind it bore savage expressions, emitting a series of beast-like roars from their throats. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ Countless spirit swords flew towards the monsters, their sharp Sword Qi slicing and shredding the air in the grand hall, creating a suffocating atmosphere that enveloped the creatures. Roar~ With a low roar, several Demon Bone Monks immediately began to transform, with bone spikes protruding from their bodies, piercing through their skin and enveloping their frames as if they had grown several centimeters taller. A transparent energy shield appeared in front of the resentful spirit, encapsulating its entire body for protection. Song Jian moved like lightning, charging towards the monsters along with the spirit swords. He had to kill these creatures quickly; otherwise, if the commotion was too large and attracted more monsters, even Song Jian, no matter how formidable, would not be able to walk out alive. Boom boom boom~ Countless spirit swords struck the monsters, instantly erupting in thunderous booms. In just a short time, all of the Demon Bone Monks were ablaze with dark red flames. Song Jian was startled. The spirit swords only inflicted four to five thousand points of damage on them, but the Red Lotus Karma Fire attached to the surface of the swords unexpectedly inflicted exaggerated burn damage on the Demon Bone Monks, exceeding tens of thousands of points. The moment Red Lotus Karma Fire touched the Demon Bone Monks, it was like a flame catching gasoline, the fire blazed even more fiercely. Damage in the tens of thousands flickered above the Demon Bone Monks heads every second, and once they were tainted with Red Lotus Karma Fire, it was like a maggot in their bones. Unless burned to ash, it would never extinguish. The Red Lotus Karma Fire is also known as the fire of purification, its simply the bane of these demon creatures! Song Jians face lit up with surprise, his gaze shifted from the Demon Bone Monks and locked onto the leading resentful spirit. This resentful spirit was an eighty-level dominator class BOSS, tremendously powerful. With a casual wave of its hand, it conjured an energy shield with over ten thousand points of defense. The spirit swords chopping onto the energy shield caused only faint ripples and could not harm it in the slightest; above the resentful spirits head floated the word Immune one after another. Hehehe, powerful human, your flesh and blood will taste even more delicious than that of ordinary humans, and your soul will be much stronger. Just by capturing you, I can surely awaken the Demon Lord ahead of time The resentful spirit stared at Song Jian with blood-red eyes, looking as if he had already considered Song Jian his prey. Boom! Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword fiercely cleaved down on the resentful spirits energy shield, instantly splitting it with a crack. With a single thought, numerous Spirit Swords, having killed the Demon Bone Monk, spun in the air and continued flying toward the resentful spirit. The resentful spirit seemed to be extremely wary of the Red Lotus Karma Fire on the Spirit Swords, daring not to let them contaminate its being. With a wave of its right hand, two more energy shields appeared beside it, encircling its body tightly, fending off the attacks from the Spirit Swords. Clang! Clang! Clang! A series of sparks burst forth from the three shields around the resentful spirit, causing ripples on the surface, but not harming the resentful spirit in the slightest. The crack that Song Jian had previously made in the shield slowly healed over time, leaving no trace behind. Human, although you are very powerful, you are still no match for me. Hand over your flesh and blood willingly, and your soul as well, I will grant you a less painful death A hideous smile crept across the resentful spirits face as it raised its right hand and a ball of gray light bloomed from its palm, reaching out toward Song Jian like tendrils. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his mind focused, and all the Spirit Swords began to rotate around the resentful spirit, forming an impenetrable wall of swords. The gray miasma, once it neared the Spirit Swords, was shredded into fragments by the fierce Sword Qi. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, arise! Song Jian raised his left hand and clenched it fiercely. All the Spirit Swords transformed into fiery lotus leaves converging on the resentful spirit, quickly forming a Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation with a diameter of merely five or six meters inside the grand hall. At this moment, the previous arrogant smile had vanished from the resentful spirits face, replaced by a trace of terror. It could feel the encircling Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation becoming a threat to its very life! Song Jians face remained calm, but the raised left hand was bulging with veins, trembling continuously as if he was exerting his utmost to maintain something. In reality, Song Jians strength had reached a level where he could freely manipulate the subsequent formations of the Thousand Swords Art, no longer needing the Sword Spirit to evolve step by step. However, adjusting the size of the Sword Formation at will was still somewhat challenging for Song Jian at this stage. To avoid alerting too many creatures, Song Jian had to condense the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation down to a diameter of five or six meters. This was the limit he could maintain. Any smaller, and although the power would increase exponentially, the difficulty of maintaining the Sword Formation would also skyrocket, which was beyond Song Jians current abilities. Nevertheless, even so, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation before him had no problem dealing with an 80th-level boss. Within the Sword Formation, the resentful spirit howled continuously, trying to summon other resentful spirits for help. But within the Sword Formation, not a single sound could escape. It could only helplessly watch as the shields around its body gradually shattered and fell apart, unable to do anything about it. Boom~ A ball of flames soared into the sky. The blazing Red Lotus shone brilliantly, and then it vanished, leaving only a pile of ashes and several items gleaming with multicolored light in its place. Chapter 1264 - Chapter 1264 Chapter 1266 Task Options Chapter 1264: Chapter 1266: Task Options Chapter 1264: Chapter 1266: Task Options This vengeful spirit alone provided Song Jian with a full 4.3% of battle experience, which was much higher than the Demon Bone Monks he had encountered before. If converted into a specific number, it would amount to at least several hundred thousand Experience Points. Moreover, the other Demon Bone Monks also provided Song Jian with 1%-2% of battle experience. After the fight, Song Jians Experience Points had increased by more than 10%. Among the spoils of battle, what surprised Song Jian the most was a Purple Crystal dropped by the vengeful spirit. The rest were high-level alchemical materials that fell into the category of alchemical biology. Song Jian could only sell these materials, as he had some knowledge in alchemical pharmacology but was completely clueless about alchemical biology. After sorting out the spoils, Song Jian walked toward Master Yiwen. At this point, the mission status had changed to Completed, but the next step of the mission had not yet appeared. It seemed that further contact with Master Yiwen was needed for the next step to emerge. Master Yiwen, do you need me to rescue you? Song Jian asked from below the iron cage. Master Yiwen shook his head and said, These iron cages have warning formations. If damaged, they will alert the monsters of the entire Zhenmo Temple! Little benefactor, thank you for slaying those demons. You have avenged the monks who were harmed by them, Master Yiwen sighed. Song Jian took out a copper bell and said to Master Yiwen, I saw the soul of a monk being captured by this copper bell earlier. How can we rescue it? This copper bell was a spoil of war dropped after the death of the vengeful spirit but had no attributes. It only displayed the words Mission Item. Song Jian took it out to see if he could continue to receive some mission from Master Yiwen. Thank you, benefactor! Master Yiwen looked at the copper bell in Song Jians hand with a complex expression and after staring for a long while, said, This is a Soul Summoning Bell made by the demons. Simply destroy it, and the souls of the monks trapped inside will be released Song Jian nodded and, with a strong effort, crushed the copper bell into a lump of scrap. Crack, crackle~ A shattering noise came from within the bell, a sign of the internal formation breaking. The once shimmering copper bell became covered in thick rust the instant Song Jian flattened it. At the same time, many copper flakes rustled down from Song Jians hand, clearly showing that the Soul Summoning Bell had been destroyed by him. Seeing Song Jian destroy the Soul Summoning Bell, Master Yiwens cheeks twitched slightly. The bell was also an instrument that could not only collect souls but also nurture them to prevent dissolution, making it quite a treasure. And it had just been destroyed by Song Jians hands. The instant the copper bell was destroyed, three white figures floated out from it, turning into three transparent monk-like apparitions, one of which was the soul of the monk previously collected from the iron cage. All three monks were from the Zhenmo Temple. They first bowed to Song Jian, expressing their gratitude for his rescue, then bowed to Master Yiwen. Their figures began to turn into white light spots, dispersing entirely. Master Yiwen and the other monks within the iron cages also brought their hands together and began chanting in unison, as if seeing off the three monks on their departure. Among the monks locked in iron cages, envy was written on their faces. After all, they were imprisoned here mainly because they all possessed decent spiritual cultivation, and the quality of their souls was significantly superior to that of ordinary people. The malevolent spirits imprisoned them here to torment their bodies. Then, using formations to nourish their souls in reverse until a certain point was reached, they would use the Soul Summoning Bell to extract their souls from their bodies, using them as nourishment for the Demon Lord to consume. Being able to reincarnate was something for which these imprisoned monks were extremely grateful. Benefactor, deep within Zhenmo Temple, was an Ancient Demon Lord suppressed for thousands of years, nearly depleted by time. However, over a hundred years ago, a group of evil spirits occupied Zhenmo Temple and disguised themselves as ordinary monks, continuing to deceive the surrounding populace. They used their flesh and souls as sustenance for the Demon Lord. Once the Demon Lord receives enough nourishment, it will awaken from its slumber. If it wakes up, the whole world will once again suffer the cataclysms of ancient times! Master Yiwen whispered. Benefactor, seeing that you possess extraordinary strength, could you possibly prevent the Demon Lords awakening, or even eradicate it completely? Master Yiwen looked at Song Jian with hopeful anticipation. Just then, Song Jians taskbar, which had previously shown a completed task, changed again, displaying new task content. Song Jian glanced at the task content, and immediately furrowed his brows, muttering to himself, Choice, another task that ends with a decision to make? One of the simpler tasks in the task content was to destroy the Soul Heart Lamp within Zhenmo Temple. This lamp was enshrined in the Reincarnation Pool; destroying it would sever this worlds connection with the Demon Lord and thus prevent any further use of souls to nourish its awakening. Upon completion of this task, Song Jian would receive Experience Points to advance one level and an additional five free attribute points as a reward, which was already quite generous for him. The other option was to use the Soul Heart Lamp to Summon the Ancient Demon Lord and then battle it to the death. The Demon Lord was an Evil God from ancient times with godlike power, but thousands of years of suppression had weakened it to King Level or even the peak of Dominator Level. With Song Jians current strength, victory was not out of reach. But it must be noted that if he chose the second option, Song Jian wouldnt only be battling the weakened Demon Lord; hed also face hundreds of monsters within Zhenmo Temple. If it were only the Demon Lord, Song Jian wouldnt be worried, but coupled with an unknown number of Lord Level and Dominator Level Demon Bone Monks and malevolent spirits, opting for the second choice might mean a high probability of losing his life on the spot. However, the rewards for the second task option were very enticing, nearly a dozen times greater than the first. In addition to gaining ten levels, he would also receive a random legendary item. The ten-level reward was sufficient to tempt Song Jian, not to mention the legendary item! But still S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If I choose the second option, the consequence of failure could very well be death, Song Jian couldnt help but furrow his brows tightly, weighing his options silently. At that moment, the task content that had already appeared in the taskbar underwent another change. Behind the two task options, a third, eerily emerged, and this third option was displayed in dark red font, looking as if it was written in blood. Chapter 1265 - Chapter 1265 Chapter 1267 Upgrade Chapter 1265: Chapter 1267: Upgrade Chapter 1265: Chapter 1267: Upgrade In the task bar, under two task options, a line of dark red task option suddenly appeared. Awakening the ancient Demon Lord in slumber is your only way out of here! Song Jians expression darkened, and the smiling face of the towns young girl emerged in his mind. Is this why she let me in here? To awaken the slumbering Ancient Demon Lord? Song Jian muttered to himself. At this moment, he still felt something odd; after all, the demons had complete control over Zhenmo Temple. With some patience and time, these resentful spirits and Demon Bone Monks could easily awaken the sleeping Demon Lord using the souls of ordinary people slain around them as nourishment. Bringing Song Jian into this place at this time was like adding a variable to an event that was proceeding smoothly. This variable could speed up the process of the event, but it could also disrupt the entire course and cause irreversible damage. If he were the towns young girl, he definitely would not allow himself to enter this place, but would rather wait patiently. Just a period of time would be sufficient for the Demon Lord to awaken. Since they had already been waiting for thousands of years, a few decades more would not make a significant difference. To save this mere few decades by introducing the variable that is Song Jian into the picture was definitely not a wise move. Either something urgent has happened that requires the Ancient Demon Lords awakening, or Song Jian speculated in his heart, or she doesnt know what exactly is happening here! With the towns young girls formidable strength, even an extra commanding peak, even a King Level Demon Lord, would not be of significant help in the short term. If its the latter At this thought, Song Jians eyes suddenly lit up. If the young girl really had no clue about what was happening in this secret realm, she might always have thought that the Ancient Demon Lord was sealed and on the brink of extinction. Thats why she was eager for Song Jian to enter this place and break the deadlock! Thoughts whirled in Song Jians mind. In his heart, he was unwilling to help the towns young girl, not just for himself, but also for the entire game race. The revival of the Ancient Demon Lord was definitely not a good thing. However, if he did not do it, he feared he would be trapped forever in this secret realm, unable to return to the Main Plane of the game. Song Jian stared at the three task options in the task bar for a long time, trying to find a solution that would satisfy both ends. Destroying the Soul Heart Lamp would complete the task, though it would not satisfy the third task option. If choosing to awaken the Ancient Demon Lord and then eradicate him Song Jian stared at the third, dark red task option for a long time. The option only required Song Jian to awaken the Ancient Demon Lord. Once awakened, he could leave the secret realm. Perhaps, in the heart of the towns young girl, even if the Ancient Demon Lord had been sealed for thousands of years, he was not someone that a youth with less than a third-order combat capability could deal with. A slight smile slowly emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth: Your biggest failure is underestimating my strength! With that thought, Song Jian sat down cross-legged, took out a heap of Purple Crystals from his inventory, and began upgrading his level. Back on Ancient Sword Star, Song Jian had obtained hundreds of Purple Crystals, but after leveling up a few times, now only a little over eighty remained. Though he had slain some monsters in Zhenmo Temple and obtained a few crystals, because he had not marched into Zhenmo Temple with fanfare, the number of resentful spirits and Demon Bone Monks he hunted was not many, and the Purple Crystals he got from them were almost negligible. Song Jian was using almost all of the resources he had saved up before, and now to complete the last two mission options at the same time, he decided to level up a bit more first. After all, with a higher level, there would be no issue of level suppression, whether its attacking or defending. Its important to realize that once surpassing the monster by ten levels, the damage a player inflicts on a monster would reduce by more than thirty percent. The monsters in Zhenmo Temple were almost all above level eighty, which was still a bit too much for Song Jians current level. Purple Crystals were rapidly consumed, and Song Jians level was increasing at a breathtaking speed. In just a short while, Song Jian, who had just been over level seventy, shot up to level eighty, and his leveling speed continued to climb. Eighty-one, eighty-two, eighty-three Song Jians level continued to rise until it finally slowed down at level eighty-three. While most players were only around levels fifty or sixty, Song Jians level had already risen to eighty-three. The gap of over twenty levels would be enough for other players to catch up over the span of three to five years. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, this was under the assumption that other players would not be able to get Purple Crystals. If Purple Crystals started to become common in the game, other players levels would soar in a very short time as well. However, as Purple Crystals were one of the most precious resources in the game, the likelihood of them becoming widely available and common among every regular player was very small. At most, it would be a select few extremely lucky players who might obtain Purple Crystals. The majority of players probably wouldnt even know what they were. The skill points obtained were used to raise Thousand Swords Art to level twelve, Mysterious Moonlight Sword to level seven, Sword Shadow Clone to level eleven, Sword Control Skill to level seven, and Sword Qi Forming to level seven, and Eye of Insight to level two. There were still four skill points left over, but since the proficiency of other skills had not reached their maximum values, they couldnt be upgraded. They had to be saved for later. The improved skills all had a slight increase in power, especially the Eye of Insight skill, which now considerably reduced the probability of being detected by monsters. This made Song Jian believe that if Eye of Insight was upgraded to a high level, the side effects might be greatly reduced, or even that there might be no side effects at all in the future when using it. Song Jian, now at level eighty-three, saw his combat power increase by about a third. Dealing with the monsters inside Zhenmo Temple was more efficient, the most noticeable change being that there was no longer any level suppression when attacking, making for more efficient slaughter. Having closed the mission panel, Song Jian inquired about the location of the Soul Heart Lamp and the Reincarnation Pool from Master Yiwen. Stealthily, he left the Demon Lord Shrine and headed towards the back mountain of Zhenmo Temple following Master Yiwens guidance. Along the way, every time he encountered a lone Demon Bone Monk, Song Jian would slay them swiftly. Surprisingly, the combat experience gained from killing the Demon Bone Monks was not reduced at all, still being around 1%-2%. Its important to note that the value of 1% combat experience at level seventy-two is completely different than at level eighty-threeCthe latter being at least ten times more than the former. However, with the Demon Bone Monks, there seemed to be no difference at all. The higher the level, the more advantage I have fighting here. Fortunately, I raised my level for the mission, otherwise, I would have lost a lot! Song Jian thought to himself, feeling lucky. The loot dropped by the monsters in Zhenmo Temple was quite ordinary, but the generous combat experience they provided left Song Jian satisfied. Especially since every few Demon Bone Monks killed had a chance to drop Purple Crystals, he began to feel like this place was a haven for leveling up, and he even felt somewhat reluctant to complete the mission too quickly. In this manner, Song Jian continued his killing spree, slowly nearing the back mountain of Zhenmo Temple where the Reincarnation Pool and Soul Heart Lamp were located. Chapter 1266 - Chapter 1266 Chapter 1268 Reincarnation Pool Chapter 1266: Chapter 1268: Reincarnation Pool Chapter 1266: Chapter 1268: Reincarnation Pool Half an hour later, Song Jian had almost left the architectural complex of Zhenmo Temple and arrived in a jungle behind the mountain. Soon, following a path within the jungle, Song Jian stood at the entrance of a dilapidated great hall. The hall appeared desolate, as if no one had visited for a long time. However, the path Song Jian had taken was clearly worn by frequent foot traffic, and it led directly to this decrepit hall. Standing before the halls entrance, Song Jian suddenly felt an ominous sensation. Looking at the tightly shut doors, he seemed to envision a tide of black aura surging towards him, causing him to break out in a cold sweat. Had it not been for his mission, he would have turned and left immediately, unwilling to linger for even a moment longer. After hesitating for a long time, Song Jian took a step forward and reached out to push the doors. Creak~ A grating friction sound rose as Song Jian pushed open the door and walked inside. At this moment, the entire vista of the great hall was laid bare before him. The first thing that caught his eye was a large rectangular pool in the center of the hall, filled with a thick green liquid that churned continuously. In the pool, white wraithlike spirits struggled and howled, trying to climb out, but they could not escape the pools confines no matter how they tried. Song Jian was startled and rubbed his eyes. When he looked at the pool again, all he saw was the roiling green liquid. Reincarnation Pool! The term suddenly popped into Song Jians mind as he recalled what the wraiths had mentionedCthe Reincarnation Pool. This had to be the very pool they spoke of! Beyond the Reincarnation Pool stood a thirty-meter tall statue, carved from a single block of black crystal and almost identical to the Ancient Desolate Demon God statues Song Jian had seen before, with eight arms, each wielding a weapon. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, this demon god statue had a large hole in its chest, through which the wall behind it was clearly visible! In this heart cavity, an ancient lantern flickered dimly, its flame wavering like it might extinguish at any moment. Almost no one was to be seen throughout the great hall, save for a frail monk who stooped as he swept the halls floor. His movements were slow as he handled the broom, methodically sweeping the floor that was already shiny clean. His actions were ceaseless, as if he were a robot programmed to go on indefinitely. Seemingly having heard someone enter, the stooped old monk asked without raising his head, Are the monks from the Demon Lord Shrine still enduring? Have you brought back their souls this time? Not hearing the expected reply, the monks brow furrowed, and he looked up toward the direction of the entrance. It was only then that Song Jian noticed the twelve bright crimson scars atop the head of the gray-robed old monk. In an instant, Song Jian gripped his Sky-breaking Sword tightly and became alert. The more ritual scars a Demon Bone Monk had on its scalp, the more formidable its strength. The strongest Demon Bone Monk he had encountered possessed command-level power, yet it only had nine scars on its head. This seemingly fragile Demon Bone Monk in front of him was far more formidable than any Song Jian had faced before! Upon seeing Song Jian, the aged Demon Bone Monks eyes revealed a hint of surprise, and his shriveled lips curled up slightly. I did not expect that a human could find their way here he said Crack, crack, crack~ A sound of bone friction came from the Demon Bone Monks body, and it was clear to see that the bones inside the aged monks body were mutating. The skins surface bulged intermittently from the moving bones underneath, making the whole figure appear as if it were a wrapper containing a squirming monster. Song Jians thoughts stirred, and he directly locked on to the Demon Bone Monk, unleashing the Thousand Swords Art. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords coalesced into existence, hovering to the left and right of Song Jians body. As Song Jian ferociously slashed towards his opponent, countless Spirit Swords emitted sharp tearing sounds as they flew towards the Demon Bone Monk. Whoosh~ The previously boiling and churning Reincarnation Pool suddenly erupted with large splashes, as numerous thick green pool waters rose into the air, forming a gigantic palm over ten meters in diameter and grabbed at the Spirit Swords. Sizzle~ Dozens of Spirit Swords, seized by the great hand formed of pool water, immediately emitted dense wisps of white smoke. Song Jian could feel the connection between himself and these dozen-plus Spirit Swords rapidly weakening; at the same time, the surface of the blades corroded and became mottled, these Spirit Swords directly crumbled to pieces within seconds. The hand formed of pool water, despite its impressive power, still fell short against the hundreds of Spirit Swords, and after corroding dozens of them, the remainder still brutally struck the body of the aged monk. Ah~ A piercing scream erupted from the Demon Bone Monk as dark red Red Lotus Karma Fire blazed on its surface. This innate fire, which was a purifying force against it, inflicted severe damage to the Demon Bone Monk, who, in the midst of continuously gathering energy, released all its power in an outburst. The pool water hand, initially dissolving non-stop, transformed into a water sphere in an instant and smashed towards the aged Demon Bone Monk, encapsulating it completely. The pool water, filled with Soul Energy, reacted violently with the Red Lotus Karma Fire. Waves of heat radiated from the Demon Bone Monks body, accompanied by dense white vapor. It was visible that as soon as the Demon Bone Monk was enveloped by the pool water, the damage it sustained quickly decreased. One thousand, eight thousand, five thousand, three thousand, Eventually, the damage value hovering above the Demon Bone Monks head dwindled to just over a thousand points. A vast and malevolent aura diffused from the thick white mist, making Song Jian grow vigilant. Unable to help himself, he took two steps back. It was then that the hall doors behind him suddenly boom closed on their own. Song Jian frowned and, with a backhand stroke, ferociously slashed at the hall doors. Clang A clear collision sound rang out, and Song Jian felt a numbness in his palm as the Sky-breaking Sword was rebounded by a transparent energy barrier. At this moment, out of the white mist slowly emerged a monstrous creature over ten meters tall. It was simply an enlarged version of the Demon Bone Monk in its true form. This monsters body was covered with a layer of thick white bone armor; its bone spurs jutted out like those of a porcupine, each one glistening with a metallic sheen. No wonder you made it here, you do have some skill! The ten-meter-tall Demon Bone Monk was no longer the visage of the aged monk from before, it had completely transformed into something else. Song Jian glanced at the Reincarnation Pool. By then, the thick green water inside the pool had decreased by a third, the surface no longer boiling but simply covered with fine bubbles. This pool water can actually obliterate the Spirit Swords Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart; hundreds of Spirit Swords had all ceased their connection with him in an instant. These swords had all disappeared after surging into the pool water while it covered the Demon Bone Monk. Looking at the cooldown time of the Thousand Swords Art and the recovery rate of his Sword Qi Value, Song Jians brows furrowed deeply. Chapter 1267 - Chapter 1267 Chapter 1269 Unwilling Chapter 1267: Chapter 1269: Unwilling Chapter 1267: Chapter 1269: Unwilling The power of the Thousand Swords Art was immense, and Song Jian had originally thought that once he had mastered the Thousand Swords Art, he wouldnt need to learn any other sword techniques. Yet now, he had discovered that every time he executed the Thousand Swords Art, it required consuming all his Sword Qi. Although the skills cooldown time was only ten seconds, in that span of ten seconds, his Sword Qi Value couldnt fully recover. With that thought, Song Jian made a move with his heart and vanished from the spot, entering into the Shattered Divine Realm. The condition of the Divine Country had been somewhat restored by now. Even though there was no divine power, every time Song Jian killed a monster, he would absorb some Soul Energy into the Shattered Divine Realm. Although the conversion rate between Soul Energy and divine power made Song Jian rather heartbroken, it was still sufficient to sustain the development of the Divine Country. The current state of the Divine Country, compared to when he had first obtained it, had changed drastically. In the Divine Country, Song Jians recovery rate was much faster than in the game world. It didnt take long for his previously depleted Sword Qi Value to be fully restored. In less than a minutes time, Song Jian reappeared in the great hall. This time, it was the Demon Bone Monks turn to show a surprised expression. I originally thought you had used a spatial displacement skill to escape, but no spatial waves or ripples occurred. Unexpectedly The Demon Bone Monk stared at Song Jian, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, This is truly a pleasant surprise! With that said, a pained expression crossed the Demon Bone Monks face as it appeared to exert all its strength. The bone spikes on its body began to shake violently, and in no time at all, these bone spikes detached from the Demon Bone Monks body, floating around it. Song Jian was taken aback, This, this seems somewhat familiar! It was nearly identical to the way Song Jian summoned Spirit Swords when he executed the Thousand Swords Art. As he was thinking, the Demon Bone Monk stared at Song Jian, a sly smile spreading across its face. Ten Thousand Calamities Kill! With a low shout, dozens of large and small bone spikes, surfaced with a dark gleam, shot towards Song Jian like flying swords, at a velocity that was several times faster than the Spirit Swords, even surpassing Song Jians reaction speed. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Song Jian suddenly felt intense pain coursing through his body, and only then did the whoosh, whoosh, whoosh of slicing through the air reach his ears. Realizing he was under attack, Song Jian could only hastily raise a Bone Shield to protect his head and face. However, the bone spikes seemed to be endless, wave after wave, stabbing towards him like a torrential downpour. Crack, crack~ The Bone Shield emitted sounds as if it was about to shatter, which alarmed Song Jian. The strength of the Bone Shield was supposed to increase along with his abilities. The current Bone Shield should have been able to withstand a full-force strike from a sovereign-level boss, but now it was on the verge of breaking after less than five seconds under the bone spikes onslaught, causing Song Jian to reassess the lethality of these bone spikes. Crack~ In the moment the Bone Shield shattered, Song Jians figure vanished once again. The bone spikes that filled the sky mostly began to slowly fade away, leaving only a dozen or so that glimmered with black light hanging in the air. The Demon Bone Monks eyes narrowed as he lost his target; he controlled the bone spikes, which slowly flew back into his body. After a groan, all the bone spikes re-embedded themselves into the Demon Bone Monks flesh. Indeed, he can evade attacks by hiding in an existence similar to a semi-dimensional plane the Demon Bone Monk muttered to himself, turning his head to look towards the Reincarnation Pool with a complex look flashing in his eyes. At this moment, Song Jian was lying flat on a grassy area within the Divine Country. His Vitality Points had dropped to less than a thousand, almost entering a near-death state. Its worth noting that with his current strength, even a full-force strike from a dominion-level BOSS would not have left him in such a state. There were seven or eight large holes in Song Jians arms, legs, and torso, where the attacks had pierced through. The pain had been so intense due to the speed of the attack that only now, after having taken refuge in the Divine Country, did he realize how serious his injuries were. That strike, it was far beyond the damage of a dominion-level BOSS, almost comparable to the damage from a King Level BOSS Song Jian thought to himself. Struggling, Song Jian fumbled in his inventory for a healing potion and poured it into his mouth. Watching his Vitality Points slowly rise, his wounds also began to heal rapidly. Although its skill is powerful, there is a casting time. I must seize the moment before its released, and use the Thousand Swords Art to kill it! Song Jian thought to himself. Once his condition had fully recovered, Song Jian took a deep breath, gripped his Sky-breaking Sword tightly, and with a thought, his figure once again disappeared from the Shattered Divine Realm. Just as he left the Shattered Divine Realm, a girl in a white flowing dress suddenly appeared beside the grass where he had previously lain. This girl had appeared before but had made no moves, seemingly just a spectator. Moreover, she didnt seem to have a physical body; she appeared somewhat transparent, like a soul, only her soul had a hint of the divine unlike ordinary souls. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The girl bent down, intently examining the grass where Song Jian had lain. His injuries had caused him to bleed quite a bit. She extended a finger, lightly touched Song Jians blood, and then tasted it. A smile just began to form on the girls face, but suddenly, her expression changed drastically, and she spat repeatedly onto the grass. Ptui, ptui, ptui, why does his blood have a trace of annihilation the girl frowned deeply as though she was quite displeased with Song Jians blood. No, this is not the taste of annihilation; this, this is the taste of chaos! The girl seemed to realize something, and her face changed dramatically as she suddenly exclaimed. Damn it, why is this happening The girls face was a kaleidoscope of expressions, and a hint of despair appeared in her eyes: How could it be chaos, why chaos All things originated from chaos and will ultimately end in chaos! Even deities face a natural suppression by the Chaotic Force due to their rank! Impossible, why is this happening The girl couldnt help but fall to her knees on the ground, staring unwillingly at the pool of blood on the grass, and ultimately, she dissipated into thin air in silence. At this moment, Song Jian reappeared in the Reincarnation Pool. The instant he appeared, he swung his Sky-breaking Sword and rushed towards the Demon Bone Monk. Six hundred Spirit Swords, ablaze with Red Lotus Karma Fire, closely followed him. In an instant, the dark red flames whirled up a vast tornado that tightly enveloped the Demon Bone Monk. Chapter 1268 - Chapter 1268 Chapter 1270 Arm Chapter 1268: Chapter 1270: Arm Chapter 1268: Chapter 1270: Arm Despicable humans! Facing Song Jians sudden attack, the Demon Bone Monk in the blazes emitted a series of piercing roars. The hellfire inflicted tremendous damage on it, like gasoline doused in flames, and with its own abilities, it couldnt extinguish the raging inferno at all. The Demon Bone Monks gaze once again turned toward the Reincarnation Pool, but this time hesitance flickered in its eyes. The water in the Reincarnation Pool, all transformed from the souls of ordinary humans, did not belong to the Demon Bone Monk but served as fuel to sustain the Soul Heart Lamp. The true owner was the Ancient Desolate Demon God, and the monks use of the pools water was effectively the theft of the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods resources. Occasional theft was acceptable as long as it was promptly replenished, but it had already used a third of the pools water previously. If it used it again, it would likely expend another third, and with only one third of the water left, the maintenance of the Soul Heart Lamp would be affected. At this moment, the Demon Bone Monk felt its body gradually turning to ash in the fierce flames. It could no longer worry about potential reprimand from the demon god, and gritting its teeth, extended its right hand toward the Reincarnation Pool. As the guardian of the Reincarnation Pool, it was entitled to mobilize the water to assist in its attack. Splash~ The water churned, once again forming a massive hand, reaching out toward the Demon Bone Monk. Just as hope flashed in the eyes of the Demon Bone Monk and it let out a silent sigh of relief, the hand made of pool water, over five meters in diameter, suddenly stopped mid-air and did not fall upon the Demon Bone Monk engulfed in hellfire. No! The Demon Bone Monk let out a cry of despair as the connection with the Reincarnation Pool abruptly severed. This could only mean the will of the Ancient Desolate Demon God had awoken and cut off their link. Contemplating the punishment it could face, the Demon Bone Monk shivered with terror, and moments later, a grim smile crossed its face. It dropped its defenses altogether, allowing countless Spirit Swords to slash at its body. The Demon Bone Monks Vitality Points rapidly depleted in plain sight, and without any resistance, it was virtually seeking its own death. Moments later, to Song Jians astonishment, the Demon Bone Monk turned into a pile of ashes, and a treasure chest emitting a purplish-red glow appeared amidst the ashes. Song Jian had braced for a tough fight, yet unexpectedly, a single sneak attack had resolved the enemy. Gazing at the pile of ashes and the fallen purplish-red treasure chest, there was no look of ease on Song Jians face; instead, he fixated on the uncontrolled dark green hand in the sky and gripped his Sky-breaking Sword tightly. Moments later, the giant hand transformed back into a pool of water, falling into the Reincarnation Pool, and Song Jians eyes followed the water into the pool. He saw massive bubbles surging in the Reincarnation Pool, churning incessantly on the surface as if boiling. Song Jian stared intently at the water, subconsciously taking two steps back. Song Jian could feel a powerful and evil presence seeping from the bottom of the pool as if something was slowly awakening. ` Hum~ A faint purple light screen suddenly rose from the entire hall, as if a bowl was overturned, covering the entire hall. Song Jians face darkened as he could feel a formation power spreading within the hall. Looking up, he saw the entire hall was enveloped in a layer of faint purple light, turning it into a giant cage. A sealing formation Song Jian narrowed his eyes and immediately activated the Eye of Insight to search for the formations critical point. If he could find and destroy or decipher it, he could leave the sealing formation. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw, one after another, transparent souls wailing as they emerged from the water, drifting towards the sky. As soon as they rose, the entire soul would turn into a drop of dark green water and fall back into the pool. Countless souls turned into water droplets, making it look like a green rain pouring above the pool. Splash, splash~ The water in the Reincarnation Pool began to surge, and the pool, which had been depleted by one-third, quickly refilled. The water from the Reincarnation Pool soon overflowed, even spreading to Song Jians feet. Song Jian narrowed his eyes again when he saw a dark shadow rising from the bottom of the Reincarnation Pool. The Sky-breaking Sword was tightly gripped in Song Jians hands. Before he had broken the sealing formation, any creature that might appear would have to fight him to the death. Dark red hair floated on top of the pool water, followed by a white lotus-like arm extending from the water, gently resting on the edge of the pool. Seeing this arm, an image of an unrivaled beauty instantly surfaced in Song Jians mind. A scorching breath burst forth from his lower abdomen, his eyes began to show pale blood veins, and a look of greed bloomed in his gaze. Just then, a chill suddenly surged through Song Jians mind, instantly extinguishing the raging fire within his heart. A solemn expression appeared on Song Jians face. As he looked at the arm, his eyes revealed a hint of horror. The previously quenched flames suddenly began to rise again, frightening Song Jian into quickly shifting his gaze to the faint purple light screen above his head. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, in his mind, the image of that arm persisted, and his thoughts uncontrollably fantasized about the appearance of its owner! In the skill list, the talent skill Immortal Body emitted a faint golden glow. It could be seen that its proficiency was gradually increasing. It was well-known that the proficiency of talent skills increased much slower than regular skillsCat times, it might not improve even after being triggered dozens of times. Sometimes it would increase with just one trigger. However, Song Jian discovered in battle that the more intense the stimulus the talent skill received or the more times it was triggered, the more likely the proficiency would increase. Clearly, at this moment, the talent skill Immortal Body was continuously taking effect. Without it, Song Jian would have likely become a puppet due to the appearance of this arm. Could I really become a puppet over an arm? A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. At that moment, a pleasant voice rang beside Song Jians ear, As a gentleman, shouldnt you help me out? Song Jian was horrified in his heart and couldnt help but look toward the Reincarnation Pool. He saw a breathtakingly beautiful woman standing at the edge of the pool, her body submerged in the water, only her head exposed, her dark red hair floating in the pool, revealing a face that could topple kingdoms and cities. ` Chapter 1269 - Chapter 1269 Chapter 1271 Woman Chapter 1269: Chapter 1271: Woman Chapter 1269: Chapter 1271: Woman Song Jian couldnt help but swallow, his eyes filled with a mesmerized look; from the bare shoulders of the young girl, it was apparent she wasnt wearing a stitch. The woman seemed to be in her twenties, fixing her gaze on Song Jian, she revealed a charming smile to him and stretched out her hand, beckoning him. Come here, help me up! the woman said in a commanding tone, yet it carried a playful innocence that didnt feel the slightest bit offensive to Song Jian. Before he knew it, Song Jian stepped forward, and just as the sensation of coolness surged through his mind again, he shockingly found that he was less than three meters away from the edge of the Reincarnation Pool. Startled, Song Jian couldnt help but step back and asked in a low voice, Who are you? The woman tossed a flirtatious glance at Song Jian, and complained softly, You really dont know how to appreciate the mood! As she spoke, the woman actually floated up from the Reincarnation Pool, and only when her feet touched the surface of the water did she gracefully take a step forward, reaching the edge of the pool. At this moment, the womans nudity failed to inspire any profane thoughts; she seemed more like a piece of art. However, the fire within Song Jian kept surging, as if he was about to combust. Just when Song Jian was about to succumb once more, a crisp ding-a-ling sound suddenly echoed in his head, snapping him back to reality as if doused with a bucket of cold water. Upon opening his skill panel, his innate talent Immortal Body had unexpectedly advanced to Level 2 automatically. Talent skills usually required golden skill points to upgrade, and this time he had managed to level up without spending any, which was a pleasant surprise to Song Jian. His look towards the woman became profound. He had thought she was an enemy at first, but her appearance turned out to be capable of enhancing his talent without the necessity of using golden skill points. May I know how I can be of assistance, Miss? Song Jians lips curled into a smile, and he slowly backed away until they were more than ten meters apart. The woman eyed Song Jian, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She gently stroked her hair and said with a smile, Are you afraid of me? Why step back? Come closer; dont you want to get intimate with me? As the woman called out, her seductive power was fully unleashed. Step by step, she advanced towards Song Jian, her eyes glowing with a faint red light. Song Jian felt an increasing power of temptation and was surprised. But upon glancing at his skill panel, his face displayed a look of disappointment. After Immortal Body reached Level 2, it had become completely stagnant. Although it was still emitting a faint golden glow, indicating it was active, its proficiency remained unchanged. A look of disappointment appeared on Song Jians face. Looking at the woman, he thought to himself, This is as far as you go Seeing the woman getting closer, Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword and began to walk slowly towards her. The woman, observing Song Jian approach her, wore a satisfied smile. However, upon seeing the Sky-breaking Sword in his hands, she said, Put down your sword. You dont need it here; its safe, and besides, its too heavy. It must be tiring holding it. Youre already very tired, arent you? The Sky-breaking Sword made the woman sense a hint of threat; she was unwilling to let Song Jian get close to her while he held it. With that, the woman extended both her arms towards Song Jian, seemingly about to embrace him, Put it down. Its too sharp; it could hurt me. Arent you afraid it will harm my body when you embrace me? Song Jian didnt say a word but quickly approached the woman. When the distance between them was less than five meters, the womans expression changed dramatically. She suddenly realized that Song Jians speed as he ran towards her seemed too fast, and he had also not put down the long sword in his hand. Swish~ The Sky-breaking Sword ruthlessly hacked towards the woman. After a cry of alarm, a ghastly sword mark appeared on the womans body. This one sword cut directly across the womans throat from the left side of her neck to the right side of her waist, nearly splitting her entire body in two. However, astonishingly, with such a grave injury, the woman didnt bleed a single drop. Even the gaping wound showed no sign of human tissue or organs, only a profound darkness as if the womans body was connected to a cosmic starry sky. Wouldnt it be better to let me devour you quietly? Why resist? the womans head hung heavily like a weighty bud, askew on her body, her eyes still intently fixed on Song Jian, a bizarre smile appearing on her face, Your actions will only make your death more painful! No matter how much you struggle, your soul will eventually become my nourishment! Song Jians eyes narrowed, and he immediately used the Eye of Insight. However, as soon as he took a look, he immediately felt a burning pain in both eyes, and tears involuntarily streamed down his face. A mocking smile appeared on the womans face, A mortal trying to peep into the divine? Song Jian rubbed his eyes hard. When his vision was restored, he was shocked to find that the woman who was nearly split in half by him had completely recovered. This time, though, her body wasnt exposed; she was clad in a suit of pale golden armor, looking every bit like a female war deity. With a shield in her left hand and a long sword in her right, the woman said to Song Jian, Human, I want to defeat you at your proudest moment, to show you just how vast the gap is between mortals and deities! As she spoke, the woman charged towards Song Jian, using the warriors most commonly used skill Charge! Song Jians figure flickered, instantly breaking the womans lock on him. Soon, two identical Song Jians appeared in front of the woman. One of the Song Jians rushed towards the woman while the other retreated rapidly. At the same time, his Sky-breaking Sword viciously hacked at the woman, and countless Spirit Swords materialized out of thin air, flying towards her. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The womans shield slammed into the Song Jian that charged at her, stunning him instantly. Then, as she saw the myriad flying swords, her lips curled into a mocking sneer. Her figure blurred, and she displayed a skill almost identical to the Sword Shadow Clone Skill. In an instant, five or six identical women appeared before Song Jian. Sword Shadow Clone? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, but he quickly realized that this was not the Sword Shadow Clone Skill, but rather a special epic-level skill of the warrior class, Phantom Clone. Each clone only had 25% of the main bodys strength, and in terms of tier, it was no match for the Sword Shadow Clone. The woman used this move also trying to imitate Song Jian, using the clones moment to break free from being locked. However, she didnt expect that the Spirit Swords were not only targeting her at the beginning but were continuously locked on, and most importantly, there were too many Spirit Swords, and their attack range could encompass both her main body and all her clones. What surprised Song Jian was that these identical women were all incredibly strong, attacking Song Jians Sword Shadow Clones relentlessly, showing no signs of being diminished. Her true strength is too formidable. Even reduced by 75%, she is not someone I can deal with! Song Jians heart sank, and he immediately realized that this battle might be the most difficult he had faced since entering the game! Chapter 1270 - Chapter 1270 Chapter 1272 Ancient Desolate Demon God Chapter 1270: Chapter 1272: Ancient Desolate Demon God Chapter 1270: Chapter 1272: Ancient Desolate Demon God The strength of the Sword Shadow Clone was hardly less than that of Song Jian, but when facing the female clone that only possessed 25% of her strength, he was beaten without the power to fight back. Although the number of her clones was greater, it also highlighted the power disparity between Song Jian and his opponent. All the Sword Qi in Song Jians body surged into the Sky-breaking Sword in an instant. Six hundred Spirit Swords nearly filled the entire hall, and with so many of them burning with dark red flames, even the self-proclaimed divine female entitys face showed a hint of caution. Another damned sword cultivator! the woman cursed under her breath as her figure rippled like waves of water. The image of her clad in golden armor, wielding a long sword and shield, drastically changed. When her figure stabilized, several new arms appeared under her ribs and shoulder blades, each brandishing different weapons, as she resolutely faced the onslaught of Spirit Swords coming at her from every direction. Boom! Song Jians mind wavered, and he lost contact with his Sword Shadow Clone. In just over ten seconds, the opponents Phantom Clones had eradicated Song Jians sturdy clone, sinking his heart. Clang, clang, clang~ A series of crisp metallic clangs rang out as the womans eight arms waved eight different weapons, covering herself so tightly that only a series of rapid clashing sounds could be heard. The womans Phantom Clones were down to three. After eliminating Song Jians Sword Shadow Clone, perhaps due to having lost their target, or because the skills duration had expired, the three Phantom Clones slowly faded into nothingness, allowing Song Jian, whose Sword Qi Value was now depleted, to breathe a sigh of relief. At that moment, a Spirit Sword, knocked away by the woman, flew towards the statue behind the Reincarnation Pool. The womans complexion changed dramatically, and she leaped toward the Spirit Sword, waving her weapon to shatter it before slowly landing in front of the statue. Song Jians eyes lit up. The womans strength was formidable, far surpassing that of a dominion-level BOSS. Even fighting against hundreds of Spirit Swords, she did not fall behind in the slightest. Moreover, she seemed to be extremely proficient in formations, managing to rely on her sharp intuition to deflect the Spirit Swords that were about to evolve into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, interrupting their transformation. Song Jian had only seen this kind of situation once before with the Elder of Transmission from the Imperial Sword Sect. Song Jian glanced at the woman, then turned his gaze to the statue behind her. She seems to be very concerned about that statue, Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, Song Jian controlled more than ten Spirit Swords and hacked towards the statue. Sensing the abnormality of the Spirit Swords, the woman glared at Song Jian and cursed, Despicable! Still, she leaped up and intercepted all the Spirit Swords. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, Song Jian burst into laughter, controlling the Spirit Swords dancing in the sky to hack at the statue. The statue was an inanimate object, and no matter how strong the woman was, it was impossible to protect it fully from the assault of the hundreds of Spirit Swords. Thud, thud, thud~ The Spirit Swords kept chopping at the statue, to Song Jians surprise, it was exceptionally hard. Made of some unknown material, it was impervious to the damage from the Spirit Swords that could easily cut through ordinary steel, leaving only shallow white marks, and the Red Lotus Karma Fire had no effect on it. Seeing Song Jians focus shift to the statue, the woman inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, but still put on an anxious front, desperately intercepting the myriad Spirit Swords, even at the risk of getting injured, unwilling to allow them to strike the statue. After a dozen seconds, countless Spirit Swords surrounded the woman, but they still couldnt form a Sword Formation. Song Jian frowned and snorted coldly, directly controlling the Spirit Swords to forcibly condense the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Previously, Song Jian had relied on the Sword Spirit of the Sky-breaking Sword to control the Spirit Swords, evolving the Sword Formation to slay his enemies. But ever since entering the Imperial Sword Sect, especially after exchanging pointers with the Elder of Transmission, Song Jian began to gradually take control over the Spirit Swords himself, directly forming the swords into a formation to kill his enemies. With Song Jians strength, aside from the slight struggle to gather the Sword Qi Stone Tower, he had mastered the use of other formations with ease; the basic Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was naturally no exception. With a single thought, the Karmic Fire on the surface of the countless Spirit Swords suddenly flared up, as if they were controlled by an invisible hand, gathering all the Spirit Swords towards the woman. The woman was startled inside and waved her eight arms even more deftly, trying to disrupt the connection between the Spirit Swords. But this time, the speed of the Spirit Swords was more than twice as fast; soon, many Spirit Swords began to form burning lotus leaves, clustering together. Boom! Countless lotus leaves swarmed toward the woman, wrapping her layer by layer, with endless Sword Qi crisscrossing within the Red Lotus Sword Qi. The Sword Qi was intangible yet substantial, and even if the woman grew ten more arms, she wouldnt be able to withstand it. Song Jian watched as damage points in the thousands floated up from the Red Lotus Sword Array; Do you think you can trap me like this? The womans voice emerged from within the Sword Formation, her originally charming voice gradually taking on a more androgynous tone. Boom! A fist imprint appeared on the surface of the Red Lotus Sword Array. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly; he could clearly feel that over a dozen Spirit Swords that had formed into lotus leaves had lost their connection with him. Boom, boom, boom~ The woman, who was terrified by the Sword Formation, suddenly unleashed dozens of punches in an instant, each one leaving a deep imprint on the surface of the Sword Array, sweeping away hundreds of Spirit Swords. Dominion of Fist! A deep, angry shout erupted from inside the Sword Formation, and Song Jian immediately felt the Spirit Swords that constituted the Sword Formation being struck by a tempestuous surge of force, losing connection with over fifty to sixty Spirit Swords in an instant. A sinking feeling hit Song Jian; although the Red Lotus Sword Array was fully evolved, if more than a third of the Spirit Swords that made up the Sword Array were destroyed, there was a threat of the formation collapsing. Now, the number of Spirit Swords destroyed by the opponent was approaching two hundred. I must hasten the evolution of the Sword Array! Song Jian thought to himself, Given her recovery capability, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword probably wont have much effect on her. I might as well evolve the Sword Qi Palm Imprint directly! Just as Song Jian was preparing to change the formation, a roaring noise suddenly came from within the Sword Formation, revealing a huge fist imprint over five meters in diameter on the surface of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords lost their connection with Song Jian, collapsing outright. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus, originally enveloping the fist imprint, held firm for a moment before being blasted open by the imprint, leaving a five-to-six-meter diameter hole. Then, the eight arms seized the edges of the hole, tearing it forcefully apart. A thunderous explosion sounded, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was forcibly torn apart by the hands of the opponent, barehanded. At that moment, a gigantic figure over three meters tall appeared before Song Jian. His eight arms, each like a pillar that held up the sky, stood erect behind him, with various weapons shimmering with a treasured light, slowly revolving around his body. Only then did the opponent reveal their true form! Ancient Desolate Demon God! Song Jian narrowed his eyes and muttered in a low voice. Chapter 1271 - Chapter 1271 Chapter 1273 Opening the Sky Chapter 1271: Chapter 1273: Opening the Sky Chapter 1271: Chapter 1273: Opening the Sky At this moment, the figure opposite could not have been more different from the enchanting woman he had seen beforeCit was exactly like the statue of the Ancient Desolate Demon God that Song Jian had seen previously! In the task bar, the option for the dark red quest now showed Completed, and at the same time, a girlish laugh sounded in Song Jians earCthe voice of the young girl from the town. You have completed your task quite well, indeed, not disappointing the expectations I had for you! Now, for your reward, I hereby offer your soul as the first sacrifice to the demon god, and your body shall become the first vessel for the demon god in this world! A cold smirk appeared on Song Jians face, So there was never any good intention after all! To Song Jian, this Ancient Desolate Demon God seemed less threatening than the town girl had been. It appeared that even after thousands of years of imprisonment, despite the occasional soul sacrifices from the Demon Bone Monks and resentful spirits, it was unlikely to have fully recovered. The current Ancient Desolate Demon God, though it still gave off an impression of immense strength, did not evoke the same sense of utter helplessness that the town girl had done. However, the fact that the Ancient Desolate Demon God had broken out of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation exceeded Song Jians expectations. After being struck by my sword so many times, its only fair you should taste my methods! A roar like thunder erupted, as the Ancient Desolate Demon God viciously clapped its eight arms together. With a booming bang, vital energy burst forth, and eight treasured weapons, as if controlled by someone, flew towards Song Jian. Each weapon seemed to be manipulated by an exceptionally skilled weapons master, displaying eight different combat techniques. For a time, Song Jian found himself as if battling against eight different bosses simultaneously, and with their seamlessly coordinated attacks, the difficulty wasnt simply additive, it was geometrically multiplied. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Shortly, Song Jians left shoulder was harshly struck by a small pagoda, while his right arm was slashed open by a short spear, leaving a wound over a foot long, causing his Vitality Points to plummet by over three thousand, rapidly falling towards the halfway mark. Boom! A short dagger fiercely cleaved towards Song Jian, who narrowly evaded, and immediately following, two more weapons flew at him from both sides, targeting the spot where he would land from his dodge. Wielding the Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian slashed at the weapon approaching from his left. Behind him, a pair of wings shined with the luster of steel suddenly appeared, firmly shielding his body. Bang, bang, bang! Almost simultaneously, three weapons struck Song Jians steel wings. The defense of the steel wings sharply declined, and countless broken steel feathers shot out in all directions like darts, embedding themselves into the surrounding pillars and walls. One of the shards from the steel wings flew straight towards the Reincarnation Pool statue, grazing the hole in the statues chest and lodging into the wall behind it. The face of the Ancient Desolate Demon God dramatically changed, and it promptly withdrew five weapons, circling them around itself again, while it moved a few steps closer to the Reincarnation Pool. Looking up towards the large hole in the chest of the statue, a glimmer of realization shone in Song Jians eyes, What he fears is not my harming the statue, but the damage to that Soul Heart Lamp! A smirk forming at the corner of his mouth, Sword Qi surged throughout Song Jians body, flowing into the Sky-breaking Sword. A wisp of grey breath began to emanate from Song Jians body, startling the Ancient Desolate Demon God with its appearance. Although extremely faint, this breath was the pure essence of Chaotic Force, a type of energy feared by all demon gods for its power to annihilate all things! At this thought, even the Ancient Desolate Demon God felt an impulse to jump back into the Reincarnation Pool to hide away. After all, it was far from its peak state, its strength reduced to barely one percent of its original. Even at full strength, it would have avoided the Chaotic Force, let alone now! Before it could decide what to do, Song Jian let out a light shout, Sky open! Above the great hall, the phantom of a broadaxe began to appear. Countless Sword Qi rushed toward the phantom. Song Jian could feel the Sword Qi inside his body also surging toward the apparition, and even the scattered Spirit Swords from the previously broken Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation flew towards the phantom in the sky like swallows returning to their nest. Moments later, the broadaxe phantom solidified, and with an unstoppable momentum, it slashed towards the Ancient Desolate Demon God. In an instant, the Ancient Desolate Demon God felt a lock on the space around it within tens of meters, as if both space and time were constrained by the Sword Qi Sky-Axe, leaving no room to escape. Even with abilities like instant teleportation or time reversal, there was no way to use them at this moment! Mortal, although I fear this power, your grasp of it is still too superficial. Do you really think that with this sliver of Chaotic Force, you can kill me? How naive! bellowed the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Its arms began to break like porcelain, shattering one by one. As the arms vanished, the weapons they bore disappeared as well. In their place, the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods body began to grow rapidly, shooting up from just over three meters to a towering figure almost six meters tall. At the same time, two bulges formed on its shoulder blades. Sharp bone spurs soon poked out, followed by a pair of meaty wings that stretched seven or eight meters long. Dark purple blood dripped from the wing membranes, pitting the hard floor beneath with little craters. After sacrificing six of its eight arms, only two remained, one arm holding a long knife, the other grasping an oval shield. The Ancient Desolate Demon God did not retreat but advanced, striding forward and, like a spring, leapt high off the ground. The meaty wings flapped powerfully, generating fierce winds. It was ready to shatter the forming Sword Qi Sky-Axe before it could fully take shape! Watching the Ancient Desolate Demon God leap high into the air, Song Jian let out a light chuckle and, swift as lightning, dashed toward the statue behind the Reincarnation Pool. Boom! A thunderous roar erupted behind Song Jian, where the Sky-breaking Axe and the Ancient Desolate Demon God collided fiercely, sending a surge of energy throughout the great hall. Several pillars that supported the hall began to crack, and the ground was riddled with cracks. The walls around were directly blasted away, exposing the mountainside outside. Meanwhile, Song Jian had already reached the statue, reaching for the Soul Heart Lamp within the large hole in the statues chest. You dare! An angry roar erupted from behind Song Jian; the Next gale was biting cold. The Ancient Desolate Demon God, disregarding all else, lunged at Song Jian, intent on stopping him from touching the Soul Heart Lamp. Chapter 1272 - Chapter 1272 Chapter 1274 Sealing Array Chapter 1272: Chapter 1274 Sealing Array Chapter 1272: Chapter 1274 Sealing Array The gust of wind was bitingly cold behind him, and Song Jian reached out to hold the Soul Heart Lamp in his hand, turning to face the Ancient Desolate Demon God. At that moment, the Ancient Desolate Demon God appeared quite disheveled, with one of its fleshy wings gone without a trace and the other drooping down, sticking close to its body. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. On the left shoulder of the Ancient Desolate Demon God, there was a wound so deep that bone could be seen, nearly crippling its entire left arm. Dark fog continuously emerged from the wound, attempting to heal it, but the surface of the wound was tainted with strands of gray aura. As soon as the black fog came into contact with it, the gray aura devoured it, rendering the wound incapable of healing. The Opening Heaven Style had critically injured the Ancient Desolate Demon God, and most importantly, the characteristic of the Chaotic Force to annihilate everything made it so that the enemys injuries could never heal. In the status bar, a Chaos Erosion debuff was also hanging there. This effect caused a loss of five hundred Vitality Points per second, and as time went on, the condition could continuously stack. For an existence like the Ancient Desolate Demon God, if there was no way to dispel the trace of Chaotic Force on the wound, it would continue to erode itself, turn into nourishment, and grow stronger. Eventually, this strand of Chaotic Force could even completely annihilate the Ancient Desolate Demon God. But for now, the amount of this Chaotic Force was simply too small. Even if it couldnt be eliminated in a short time, the Ancient Desolate Demon God wouldnt take it to heart. What it was most anxious about at the moment was that the Soul Heart Lamp was being controlled in Song Jians hands. The Soul Heart Lamp was equivalent to the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods lifeline artifact, which it had to use to absorb souls and turn them into nourishment to resist the Sealing Array of the Zhenmo Temple. If the Soul Heart Lamp were damaged, not only would it be unable to absorb souls to recuperate from injuries, but its own being would also suffer even more severe damage. In its current weakened state where its strength had dwindled to barely one percent, if the Soul Heart Lamp were to be destroyed, it would likely enter an eternal slumber. It could be said that the Soul Heart Lamp was like the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods testicles. Once grasped by someone, it would feel even worse than receiving two slashes! You mere mortal Without regard for its own injuries, the Ancient Desolate Demon God pounced toward Song Jian, its right hand transforming into a claw in an instant and reaching for the Soul Heart Lamp in Song Jians hand. The Soul Heart Lamp, which was already in Song Jians hand, was obviously not going to be snatched back by the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Song Jian sneered, slightly exerted strength with his five fingers, and immediately five clear fingerprints appeared on the Soul Heart Lamp. The flame, originally the size of a soybean, suddenly flickered violently as if it would go out at any second. Fear appeared on the face of the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Its right claw was less than a foot away from the Soul Heart Lamp, but this foot of distance seemed like an insurmountable gap. Looking up, the gazes of the Ancient Desolate Demon God and Song Jian met. In Song Jians eyes was mockery, while in those of the Ancient Desolate Demon God were fear and anger. Human, hand over the Soul Heart Lamp, and Ill give you a chance to pledge allegiance to me! the Ancient Desolate Demon God stared at Song Jian and bellowed loudly. Song Jians eyes shifted, and he extended the Soul Heart Lamp forward, saying, Here you go! The Ancient Desolate Demon God, overjoyed, viciously reached for the Soul Heart Lamp. At that moment, a faint purple glow that had enveloped the surface of the great hall suddenly flashed with electric light, and thick pythons of purple thunder struck down at the right claw of the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Boom, boom~ In an instant, the right hand of the Ancient Desolate Demon God was struck by dozens of purple thunders, turning to char in a flash. The Ancient Desolate Demon God let out a heart-wrenching roar and continuously retreated. It was only when the Ancient Desolate Demon God had moved away from the Soul Heart Lamp that the sky full of purple thunder slowly dissipated. Song Jian, deep in thought, looked up toward the ceiling, watching the slowly dissipating purple thunder, and thought to himself, Although its all purple thunder, the thunder here is completely different from the Purple Zixiao Tribulation Thunder. Looking at the Ancient Desolate Demon God with fear written all over his face, Song Jian laughed and said, This Soul Heart Lamp has been placed here for who knows how long. If you could have touched it, you probably would have hidden it away long ago, right? As he spoke, Song Jian looked at the lamp in his hand, his mind flashed with insight, and he suddenly said, This Sealing Array is actually sealing you. Although you can use the Soul Heart Lamp to absorb souls and turn them into nourishment, this lamp is in fact connected to the entire Sealing Array. It is the true focal point of the entire array! Quickly, Song Jians consciousness slowly probed into the Soul Heart Lamp, and after a moment, the lamp shone brilliantly and became animated. Song Jian burst into laughter, gently wiping the lamp, and laughed, Indeed, this Soul Heart Lamp is the focal point of the entire Sealing Array. Seizing it means seizing control over the whole Sealing Array! The right claw of the Ancient Desolate Demon God began to slowly regrow. The power of the Sealing Arrays array wasnt as terrifying as the Chaotic Force, having no capability to stop healing from taking place. In just over ten seconds, the right claw of the Ancient Desolate Demon God had regrown, and during this time, Song Jian had also taken complete control of the Sealing Array in the great hall. Boom boom boom~ The previously subsided purple thunders appeared once again above the great hall, swirling above like dragons, emanating a fearsome presence. The Ancient Desolate Demon God couldnt help taking two steps back. Such a terrifying might was now under Song Jians control, filling it with a sense of despair. However, even Song Jian wasnt having an easy time. Although he could freely control the Sealing Array, just a simple activation had already drained one third of his Mental Strength. It must be understood that this was an array capable of sealing gods. With Song Jians current strength, even though he controlled the focal point, the thought of completely dominating the entire array was simply impossible. Song Jian was now only manipulating the focal point to indirectly control the Sealing Array, which allowed him to barely maintain control. Boom! A bolt of purple thunder descended from the sky, harshly striking the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Having sacrificed all its weapons, the demon god could only resist the thunder strike with its sturdy physical body. How is this possible, how can you control it so quickly The Ancient Desolate Demon God wore an incredulous expression, staring at the Soul Heart Lamp in Song Jians hand and roaring furiously. Boom, boom, boom~ Three consecutive bolts of purple thunder struck the Ancient Desolate Demon God, wiping away millions of its Vitality Points. The demon god coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood, its knees gave out, and it knelt on the ground, looking at Song Jian with a face full of despair. Spare me, and I can offer you a secret Treasure Vault, one of the three Ive accumulated over thousands of years, containing over a hundred precious treasures The Ancient Desolate Demon God shouted at Song Jian. Sorry, but I cant rest easy with you alive, Song Jian shook his head and refused. Although the Ancient Desolate Demon God was seriously injured, it would still be a tough battle should a real fight ensue. If it werent for Song Jians control over the Sealing Array here, turning the tables, it would still be uncertain who would fall. How could he let it go so easily? Chapter 1273 - Chapter 1273 Chapter 1275 Heroic Spirit Hall Chapter 1273: Chapter 1275: Heroic Spirit Hall Chapter 1273: Chapter 1275: Heroic Spirit Hall Boom! Another purple thunderstrike hit the back of the Ancient Desolate Demon God, and at that moment, the light of the Soul Heart Lamp flickered a few times before slowly dimming. Song Jian shook his head. Although the Sealing Array restrained the Ancient Desolate Demon God, the energy consumption was too great. He had only controlled the Soul Heart Lamp to release a few thunderstrikes before depleting all his Mental Strength. Passing the Soul Heart Lamp to his left hand and pouring a vial of Mental Strength recovery potion into his mouth, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword in his right hand and, deploying the Thousand Swords Art, fiercely slashed at the Ancient Desolate Demon God. By this time, the Ancient Desolate Demon God had already been crippled in one arm, with Chaotic Force lingering at the wound site, hindering the Demon Gods formidable recovery abilities. Having already had a great amount of Vitality worn down by the Sealing Array, and now being struck by Chaos Creation along with the Sealing Arrays assaults, the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods Vitality Points had fallen to less than one-tenth of the previous value. But still, with over three million Vitality Points remaining, it was terrifying. Six hundred Spirit Swords once more appeared in the air, flying toward the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Initially, seeing the Soul Heart Lamp lose its luster, the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods face revealed a hint of joy, but that joy had not yet faded when it saw a sky-full of Spirit Swords flying towards it. The fierce burn of the Red Lotus Karma Fire made the Ancient Desolate Demon God feel fear. It was not concerned about the damage from the Spirit Swords, but it was extremely wary of the Red Lotus Karma Fire. You kill me, you will bear the Death Mark, for all eternity, the Ancient Desolate Demon Clan will never let you go; your entire bloodline will be hunted down to death by the Ancient Desolate Demon Clan! Sensing its impending demise, the Ancient Desolate Demon God issued its most malicious curse at Song Jian. This was a curse on the bloodline. It would not only harm Song Jian, but anyone related to Song Jian by blood would also suffer from this curses damage. Though the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods strength had greatly diminished, at its core, it was still a divine being. Ha ha ha ha~ Within the raging dark red flames, the Ancient Desolate Demon God burst into maniacal laughter, its gaze at Song Jian filled with taunt and venom: From now on, you and your descendants will forever live in fear of the Ancient Desolate Clan, and you shall become the accursed ones. Hara Soding, Marktayatubo S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A stream of incomprehensible words was chanted by the Ancient Desolate Demon God, and mysteriously, above its head floated a damage number of one million and eight hundred thousand. This made Song Jians face change; the Ancient Desolate Demon God was cursing him at the cost of its own life! Somewhere deep inside, Song Jian seemed to sense something, an inexplicable force quietly creeping into his body, but after introspecting, he found nothing. Boom! The Red Lotus Karma Fire erupted completely, and the Ancient Desolate Demon God became like a massive torch, burning fiercely, with a foul smell permeating the air. The body of the Ancient Desolate Demon God collapsed to the ground, convulsing continuously, its form also beginning to slowly change. Its stature gradually returned to that of a normal human. After issuing the curse, the backlash seemed to be severe; it allowed the Red Lotus Karma Fire to burn over its body without any resistance. After a lengthy period, the Ancient Desolate Demon God turned into a pile of ashes. Finally, Song Jian received the system kill notification. [You have killed a Demi-God Level creature, Ancient Desolate Demon God Catapult (Severely Injured).] [Detecting that the creature was in a severely injured state, the spoils of war have been decreased by one grade.] [Detecting that you killed the creature with the aid of a Sealing Array, the spoils of war have been decreased by one grade.] [You have obtained a Demon Gods Tusk (Quest Item).] [You have obtained a Legendary Spoils of War Chest.] Song Jian merely glanced at the system notification and suddenly felt a shiver run through his body as he sensed a wave of joy emanating from the Shattered Divine Realm. With a thought, Song Jian disappeared on the spot and entered the Shattered Divine Realm. Upon arriving in the Divine Country, he was astonished to find the entire realm shrouded in a hazy drizzle, completely formed from abundant soul power. Song Jian couldnt help but check the soul power stored in the Divine Country and was shocked to see it had leaped from the previous six thousand points directly up to the limit of one hundred thousand points. At the same time, the power of faith beside it had also increased from zero to twenty-eight points. Compared to soul power, the power of faith was an even rarer resource that could only be generated by deities. Although Song Jian had obtained the Divine Country, since he was not a deity himself, he could only use it as another plane of existence, its main use being for the storage of items. Now with the power of faith, the true potential of the Divine Country could be fully unleashed! What a pleasant surprise! Song Jian murmured to himself. He hadnt expected that by killing the Ancient Desolate Demon God, besides converting its soul into soul power, he had also absorbed some divine power. With a wave of his right hand, a semi-transparent interface appeared in front of Song Jian, filled with buildings that could be constructed within the Divine Country. These buildings had to be constructed using the power of faith, which was why Song Jian had only used soul power to repair the heavily damaged Divine Country and had not developed it further. Looking at the interface, Song Jian realized that twenty-eight points of divine power were still too few; he could only choose to construct one of the three lowest-tier buildings. These three buildings were the Tower of Faith, the Heroic Spirit Hall, and the Starry Gate! The Tower of Faith was used to gather the believers power of faith and convert it into divine power, the Heroic Spirit Hall was for creating battle spirits to protect the Divine Country and to fight in divine wars, and the Starry Gate was a Teleportation Gate. However, this Teleportation Gate could only transport one to other deities Divine Countries and required the consent of those deities to establish a connection. Song Jian curled his lip, seemingly having three options, but in reality, there was only one viable choice for constructionCthat was the Heroic Spirit Hall. Deities gathered the power of faith to convert into divine power, but Song Jian hadnt even passed the third level of Combat Power, and becoming a deity was still a long journey away. Even if he built it now, he had no believers and couldnt convert the power of faith, which made the Tower of Faith nothing but a decoration at this stage. The Starry Gate was even less useful; its description showed it was merely a tool for friendly deities to visit each others realms, an even more pointless ornament for Song Jian. The only building that seemed to have some use for him at this stage was probably the Heroic Spirit Hall. Soon, twenty-five points of divine power disappeared, and a magnificent palace phantom appeared at the location designated by Song Jian. Checking the construction time, it still needed over twenty hours. Song Jian nodded and turned his gaze towards the vast farmland nearby. At this moment, due to the effect of the soul rain, the Snake Vine Grass was growing rapidly. It seemed that before long, Song Jian would be able to harvest a batch of mature Snake Vine Grass. It was known that Snake Vine Grass could be exchanged for Purple Crystals, and with the harvest of this batch, Song Jians level was set to rapidly increase once more. After surveying the entire Divine Country once more, Song Jians figure slowly disappeared from the realm. Shortly thereafter, a woman dressed in a white robe appeared in the Divine Country, standing on a hillside, staring absentmindedly at the Heroic Spirit Hall under construction, and let out a soft sigh. Chapter 1274 - Chapter 1274 Chapter 1277 Equipment Fusion Chapter 1274: Chapter 1277: Equipment Fusion Chapter 1274: Chapter 1277: Equipment Fusion Reshape equipment? Fuse two pieces of equipment into one, while also ascending one tier in quality? Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected the Reincarnation Pool to have such an effect! After thinking for a while, he randomly took out two epic-level pieces of equipment from his inventory and placed them into the Reincarnation Pool. The two items slowly sank to the bottom, and soon after, he received a system prompt. System: The success rate of the equipment fusion is 5.7%, do you wish to start the fusion? Song Jian didnt immediately make a decision, but instead asked, What happens to the equipment if the fusion fails? The system quickly provided an answer: Both pieces of equipment will be destroyed, only a small portion of the materials can be recovered! Damn it, wouldnt that be a huge loss if it fails? Song Jian quickly chose to cancel and retrieved the two pieces of equipment. The value of two epic-level items would increase at least tenfold if upgraded to Legendary Level, which naturally seemed like a good deal. However, should the process fail, it would mean a total loss, and given the rarity of the opportunity, Song Jian wasnt willing to use only epic-level gear for the fusion! It was just that Legend-level gear of the same origin was exceedingly rare, and Song Jian didnt have such items on hand. Song Jian opened his inventory and started searching through it. Soon, his eyes landed on the Flame Light Wings in his inventory, and his gaze brightened. Previously, when an elder of the Imperial Sword Sect killed the Fallen Angel demon Kulunsya, the spoils included the Xuantian Wings, which were superior to the Flame Light Wings in both tier and attributes. Hence, Song Jian had replaced the Flame Light Wings. But besides being wings, the Flame Light Wings had a special function as the symbol of the Judger of the Angel Clan. Even though the Sky City had been destroyed by the Fallen Angels, in the game world, there wasnt just that one Sky City, nor was there only one Angel Clan. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This identity of the Judger might come in handy in the future, so Song Jian had not sold the Flame Light Wings but instead kept them in his inventory. These two pieces of equipment are both wings, belonging to appendage gear, which should be the easiest to reshape! Song Jian thought to himself. Quickly, Song Jian took out the Xuantian Wings he was wearing and the Flame Light Wings hed kept in his inventory and placed them into the Reincarnation Pool. Soon, the two pieces of equipment slowly sank to the bottom, and the system prompt in front of Song Jian changed. The success rate for fusing the two pieces of equipment is 98%. The system detects that only one item is of Legendary Level. If the fusion proceeds, the resultant gear is very likely to remain Legendary Level with only a slight enhancement in properties. Do you wish to continue the fusion? What, how can this be? Song Jian was startled. Could it be that the insufficient quality of the Flame Light Wings meant that the fused gear couldnt ascend a tier? System: For fusion of items below Legendary Items, the tiers of the two pieces of equipment can be disregarded, but fusion of Legendary Items requires an exceedingly large amount of energy. If both items are of Legendary Level, the energy consumed is less. If only one is Legendary Level, the probability of the fused item ascending a tier is extremely small! So it can only slightly improve some attributes? Song Jian felt somewhat disappointed. However, Legendary Level gear was already among the top-tier equipment, and going beyond that would likely delve into the realm of deities. It was understandable that fusion would require more energy. System: If you wish for a perfect fusion, you can add at least one more piece of Legendary Level equipment as fuel to increase the fusion success rate! Song Jian was momentarily stunned, then he opened his inventory and began to look through it. At this moment, in his inventory, there was only one Legendary Level piece of equipment, which was the Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear. This was a legendary treasure he had obtained in the Ancient Desolate Demon God Temple on Ancient Sword Star, but since it was not suitable for him, it had been at the bottom of his inventory and he hadnt used it. With this thought, Song Jians gaze fell on the treasure chest he had got after killing the Ancient Desolate Demon God. This chest is of Legendary Level, it should at least contain one Legendary Item. With these two pieces of equipment as a foundation, it should be possible to fuse them perfectly, right? Song Jian thought to himself. As he thought about this, he felt a twinge of pain. It was like using three Legendary Items for the fusion. If the items tier didnt increase after the fusion, the loss would be too great for him. Song Jian took out the war trophy chest he had received after killing the Ancient Desolate Demon God and opened it directly. A dazzling purple-golden light burst forth from the chest. Without looking back, he quickly reached in, and a claw that radiated the light of purple crystal was pulled out from the chest. This is Song Jian scrutinized it carefully: This seems to be the bone claw from the wings of the Ancient Desolate Demon God? Checking the attributes of the item, Song Jian was immediately disappointed. This item was merely an epic material, not equipment. It must be known that although materials and equipment might be of the same tier, their values differed enormously. A Legendary piece of equipment might need three, or even four or more Legendary materials to be crafted. Thus, in the market, a Legendary material only equated to one-fifth or even one-sixth of the price of Legendary equipment. What a pity Song Jian shook his head and continued to search the chest. Soon after, he pulled out two Dark Gold Quality pieces of equipment: one was the Demon Bone Magic Seal and the other was the Soul Capturing Bell, both of which were among the eight weapons of the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Unfortunately, due to the severe injuries and the deployment of the formation, the quality of the spoils decreased significantly. Otherwise, these two should also be of Legendary Quality! Song Jian thought to himself. It must be noted that the Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear was also one of the eight weapons of the Ancient Desolate Demon God, and its quality was Legendary Level. The attributes of these two Dark Gold items were quite good. If they were placed in the auction house, they would be highly sought after. Song Jian gave them a glance and put them into his inventory. Then, Song Jian retrieved five or six pieces of silver and gold quality materials. Although the Ancient Desolate Demon God was in a severely weakened state, the loot that he dropped didnt include a single worthless item. Even the materials of silver quality were quite valuable. After that, Song Jians fingers touched the bottom of the chest, grabbing the last item. Hiss, so hot! Song Jians fingers felt scalded, and he instinctively pulled back. Given Song Jians current strength, he could at least withstand temperatures exceeding a thousand degrees, he could even stay in lava for a short while without any harm. One could imagine just how high the temperature of the last item in the chest was! The temperature is at least above three thousand degrees Song Jian thought to himself. After pondering for a moment, Song Jian prepared himself and reached for the item again, enduring the scorching heat. He quickly took out the item and then placed it into his inventory. In less than a second, Song Jian had already taken more than a thousand points of high-temperature damage. He rubbed his slightly charred fingers and looked at the item in his inventory, his eyes showing a surprised expression. Another Legendary Quality material? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Chapter 1275 - Chapter 1275 Chapter 1277 Equipment Fusion Chapter 1275: Chapter 1277: Equipment Fusion Chapter 1275: Chapter 1277: Equipment Fusion ` Reshape equipment? Fusing two pieces of equipment into one and ascending a quality tier at the same time? Song Jian was startled. He hadnt expected the Reincarnation Pool to have such an effect! After thinking for a while, he casually took out two epic-level pieces of equipment from his inventory and threw them into the Reincarnation Pool. The two pieces of equipment slowly sank to the bottom of the pool, and soon enough, he received a system prompt. System: The fusion success rate of two pieces of equipment is 5.7%. Do you wish to proceed with the fusion? Song Jian did not immediately make a choice but asked, If the fusion fails, what will happen to these two pieces of equipment? The system swiftly provided an answer, Both pieces of equipment will be completely destroyed, with only a small portion of materials recyclable! Damn it, wouldnt that be a huge loss if it fails? Song Jian hurriedly chose to cancel and took back the two pieces of equipment. Two epic-level pieces of equipment ascending one tier to the legendary level would increase in value at least tenfold, which naturally would be a great deal. However, in case of failure, it would mean losing everything. Moreover, opportunities like this were rare, and Song Jian was unwilling to use just epic-level equipment for fusion! Its just that same-origin equipment at the legendary level was extremely rare, and Song Jian didnt have such equipment on hand. Song Jian opened his inventory and began to search. Soon, his eyes landed on the Flame Light Wings in his inventory, and his gaze brightened instantly. The loot obtained by the Elder of the Imperial Sword Sect after slaying the Fallen Angel demon Kulunsya, the Xuantian Wings, was superior to the Flame Light Wings in both quality and attributes. Consequently, Song Jian had replaced the Flame Light Wings with them. However, besides being wings, the Flame Light Wings had a special role as a symbol of the Judger of the Angel Clan. Although the previous Sky City was destroyed by the Fallen Angel, in the game world, there was not only that one Sky City, nor was there only one place for the Angel Clan. This identity of a Judger might become useful in the future, so Song Jian had not sold the Flame Light Wings; he had simply stored them in his inventory. These two pieces of equipment are both wings, belonging to exoskeletal equipment, which should be the easiest to reshape! Song Jian thought to himself. Quickly, Song Jian took out the Xuantian Wings he was wearing and the Flame Light Wings he had been keeping in his inventory and placed them into the Reincarnation Pool. Before long, both pieces of equipment slowly sank to the bottom, and the system prompt in front of Song Jian changed. The fusion success rate of two pieces of equipment is 98%. The system detects that only one piece of equipment is of legendary level. If the fusion occurs, the fused equipment is very likely to maintain its legendary level and gain only a slight boost in attributes. Do you wish to continue with the fusion? What, how can this be? Song Jian was taken aback. Could it be because the Flame Light Wings were not of high enough quality that the equipment after fusion couldnt ascend a tier? System: The fusion of items below legendary level can ignore the quality tiers of the two pieces of equipment, but the energy required for the fusion of legendary items is excessive. If both same-origin items are of legendary level, the energy consumed is less. If only one item is of legendary level, the possibility of the fused item ascending a tier is extremely small! Can it only slightly enhance some attributes? Song Jian felt a bit disappointed. However, legendary-level items already belonged to top-tier equipment. Advancing further would likely involve the realm of the gods, so it was understandable that the energy needed for fusion would be greater. System: If you wish to achieve perfect fusion, you can add at least one legendary-level item as fuel to increase the success rate of the fusion! ` Song Jian paused, then opened his inventory to look through it. At this time, there was only one piece of Legendary Level equipment in his inventory, which was the Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear. This was a legendary treasure he had acquired in the Ancient Desolate Demon God Temple on Ancient Sword Star. However, since it did not suit him, he had stored it at the bottom of his inventory and had not used it. With that in mind, Song Jians gaze fell upon the treasure chest he had obtained after killing the Ancient Desolate Demon God. This chest is definitely of Legendary Level. It should contain at least one Legendary item. With these two pieces of equipment as a base, the fusion should be perfect, right? Song Jian thought to himself. At this thought, he felt a twinge of pain, as it was akin to using three Legendary items for the fusion. If the grade of the item did not improve after the fusion, it would be a great loss to him. Song Jian took out the treasure chest he had received as battle loot after killing the Ancient Desolate Demon God and opened it directly. A dazzling purplish-gold light bloomed from within the chest. Reaching behind him, he quickly pulled out a claw glowing with Purple Crystal light from the chest. Is this Song Jian looked closely and recognized, It seems like this might be the bone claw from the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods flesh wings? After checking the properties of the item, Song Jian felt a bit disappointed. The item was merely an epic material, not equipment. It is important to understand that although materials and equipment can share the same grade, their values differ greatly. To craft a single piece of Legendary equipment, one might need three or even more than four pieces of Legendary materials. Therefore, in the market, the price of one piece of Legendary material is only equivalent to one-fifth or even one-sixth of a Legendary piece of equipment. What a pity Song Jian shook his head and continued to search inside the chest. In a short while, he pulled out two pieces of Dark Gold Quality equipment, one being the Demon Bone Magic Seal and the other the Soul Capturing Bell, both part of the eight weapons of the Ancient Desolate Demon God. Its a pity that due to severe injuries and the arrays effects, the grade of the loot dropped significantly. Otherwise, these two should also be of Legendary Quality! Song Jian thought to himself. After all, the Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear was also one of the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods eight weapons, and its grade was Legendary. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The properties of these two Dark Gold level weapons werent bad. If put in an auction house, they would be sought after items. Song Jian just scanned them briefly and put them into his inventory. Next, Song Jian felt around and found five or six pieces of silver and gold-quality materials. Although the Ancient Desolate Demon God was in a severely weakened state, there wasnt a single worthless item among the loot he dropped; even the silver-quality materials were quite valuable. Song Jians fingers then touched the bottom of the chest, grabbing the last item. Hiss, its so hot! Song Jians fingers felt as though they were scorched, and he instinctively pulled back. Considering his current strength, he could withstand temperatures over a thousand degrees, and could even remain briefly unharmed in lava. This showed how high the temperature of the last item in the chest must be! This temperature is at least three thousand degrees Song Jian thought to himself. After pondering for a moment, Song Jian prepared himself and reached for the item again. Bearing the scorching heat, he quickly retrieved the item and placed it into his inventory. In less than a second, Song Jian suffered over a thousand points of high-temperature damage. Rubbing his slightly charred fingers, he looked at the item in his inventory with a surprised expression. Another Legendary Quality material? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Chapter 1276 - Chapter 1276 Chapter 1278 Primordial Demon God Wings Chapter 1276: Chapter 1278: Primordial Demon God Wings Chapter 1276: Chapter 1278: Primordial Demon God Wings In most cases, a Legendary Treasure Box will only contain one Legendary Item, and even if it is a material, the game system by default does not differentiate it from equipment. The situation Song Jian now faced was no different from opening a Legendary Treasure Box with two pieces of Legendary equipment, which was very rare. Although the actual value of these two Legendary materials were not even equivalent to one piece of Legendary equipment. Its a pity, if they were two pieces of Legendary equipment, that would have been great, Song Jian lamented as he looked at the last piece of Legendary material in his inventory, feeling somewhat regretful. This final piece of Legendary material was the heart of the Ancient Desolate Demon God, which looked no different from a human heart, except that it was frighteningly hot to the touch. Moreover, within the inventory space, this heart was still beating incessantly, occasionally spewing out splatters of dark red liquid as scorching as magma. [Ancient Demon Gods Heart, Material, Legendary Quality, Item Description: This heart emanates a scorching demonic power. Clearly, its original owner was a deity to manifest such a miracle! Within this heart resides a trace of divine power, which can enhance forging success rates or alchemy success rates, and there is a certain chance that the finished product will become a divine power item!] The grade of this heart was the same as the previous claw material: Legendary Level. However, it was evident that the value of this heart was far greater than that of the Legendary Tier bone claw. The key lay in the last part of the hearts description, There is a certain chance of turning the finished product into a divine power item! Divine power items actually belong to a type of divine artifact and are items that only deities can use. However, because the contained divine power is too faint, ordinary mortals can also utilize them. The grade of these items already surpasses Legendary Level, but they do not reach the true divine artifact level, hence in the game they are referred to as quasi-divine level. This is also the limit of item grades that mortals in the game can possess. Anything higher would enter the realm of the deities, and even with the permission of a deity, mortals could not fully command a higher-grade divine artifact. The number of players in the game who can obtain Legendary equipment is very few. I had not expected that now I would have the chance to obtain equipment surpassing Legendary quality As he thought this, Song Jians heart ignited with excitement. He placed the Xuantian Wings and Flame Light Wings into the Reincarnation Pool. Then, Song Jian also threw the Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear into the Reincarnation Pool. Soon, the system issued a prompt. System: Please confirm the two items to be fused! Song Jian designated the Xuantian Wings and Flame Light Wings. The previous prompt appeared again. System: The success rate for fusing the two pieces of equipment is 98%. The system has detected that only one piece of equipment is of Legendary Level. If fusion occurs, it is likely that the merged item will retain its Legendary Level with slightly enhanced attributes. Do you wish to continue the fusion? System: The system has detected the addition of the Legendary Item Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear into the Reincarnation Pool. Would you like to use it as an additional material? Note: The Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear is of Legendary Quality and is a precious item. Please choose carefully! Song Jian chose to confirm without hesitation. System: The Legendary Item Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spear has been used as additional material. The success rate for fusing the two pieces of equipment is now 100%. The probability that the merged item will be of Legendary Level is 34%. The attack damage of the merged item will increase by 800, with a certain chance to acquire one of the Wandering Dragon Hook-Scythe Spears skills. Do you wish to fuse? Song Jian frowned slightly. He had added a piece of Legendary Level weapon, and yet there was only a 34% chance that the fused item would be of Legendary Tier? Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With that thought, Song Jian placed the Legendary material, the Demon God Bone Claw, into the Reincarnation Pool. This time, the probability of achieving Legendary status rose to 67%. Song Jian sighed and then placed the Ancient Demon Gods Heart into the Reincarnation Pool. After the Ancient Demon Gods Heart was placed into the Reincarnation Pool, the waters of the entire pool began to boil, and the temperature in the great hall also increased by several degrees. Beads of sweat began to form on Song Jians forehead. Once it became a Legendary material, the power of the Ancient Demon Gods Heart slowly started to be released; now, it was at least a hundred degrees hotter than when it had just been taken out of the treasure box, and the temperature looked like it would continue to rise. A huge amount of steam had already started to form above the Reincarnation Pool. At this moment, the probability of achieving a Legendary Tier through fusion jumped from 67% straight to 100%. Seeing that the water level had obviously decreased, Song Jian hastily chose Fuse. If he waited any longer, the entire Reincarnation Pools water might be boiled dry by the Ancient Demon Gods Heart, and he had no idea if the fusion function would disappear then. After Song Jian chose to fuse, the entire Reincarnation Pool was enveloped in a pale golden light screen, preventing any heat from leaking out. At this moment, Song Jian could only wait patiently. Once fusion began, it could not be stopped; otherwise, all the items put in would turn to naught. For over an hour, Song Jian stood by the Reincarnation Pool. The pale golden light slowly dimmed and eventually disappeared, revealing the appearance inside the Reincarnation Pool. The water in the entire Reincarnation Pool was now gone, leaving only a dried-up basin. At the bottom of the basin, an oval object radiating dazzling light lay quietly there. Song Jian was overjoyed inside. He leaped down into the Reincarnation Pool and picked up the item. Crack~ At the moment Song Jian picked up the item, a crisp sound of cracking echoed, as if the shell-like surface of the light screen had developed cracks. Then, it completely shattered, revealing the item inside. It was a pair of wings with two sets of feathers. One set was dark red, looking like burning flames, while the other was pure black. The black aura emanating from it extended outwards like tentacles, softly crumbling away when reaching its extent. The wings in his hand suddenly took flight, as if with their own consciousness, and flew into the air. After circling around Song Jian a few times, they gently landed on his back. Instantly, a warm current spread from the wings into Song Jians entire body, a warm feeling filling his limbs and bones. The wings felt as if they had grown on him, becoming an inseparable part of his body, just like his arms and legs. Song Jian couldnt help but check the attributes of this external equipment. [Primordial Demon God Wings: External Equipment, Tier: Legendary, Equipment Attributes: All attributes increase by 50 points, damage increased by 800 points, physical defense increased by 500 points, magical resistance increased by 650 points, flight speed increased by 1200 points, probability of being targeted while flying decreased by 30%; Special Effect 1: Judger, these wings are the symbol of the Judger of the Angel Clan, increasing intimacy with the Angel Clan to Respect and granting the right to judge the Angel Clan; Special Effect 2: Intimidation, these wings carry the aura of the Ancient Desolate Demon God, exerting a strong deterrent effect on primal beasts, which cannot initiate attacks on the owner of the wings, and when fighting against primal beasts, based on their tier, weaken the opponents strength by 10%-50%; Special Effect 3: Evolution, these wings hold a trace of the Ancient Desolate Demon Gods divine power, possessing an evolution function, able to fuse with Legendary or higher tier wing external equipment to enhance its own attributes and tier. Upon fusing six Legendary wings, the item will upgrade to a Divine Tier equipment. Currently fused: 2/6;] Chapter 1277 - Chapter 1277 Chapter 1279 Level up Chapter 1277: Chapter 1279: Level up Chapter 1277: Chapter 1279: Level up ` After consuming four Legendary-level pieces of equipment and the Flame Light Wings, a symbol of the Judger from the Angel Clan, the result was only one Legendary-level exogenous piece of equipment. Had it been someone else, they would likely have been greatly disappointed. However, when Song Jian saw the third trait of this piece of equipment, a smile emerged at the corner of his mouth. Although the merged equipment was still at the Legendary level, it had gained the potential to be upgraded to a God-level piece. Such a characteristic would not be found on other Legendary-level equipment. Pseudo-God level, Demi-God level, God levelCthey are all collectively referred to as God-level equipment. As for which one this exogenous piece will eventually become, that depends on the grades of the other equipment items it merges with. However, it is highly likely to become a Pseudo-God level piece, as ascending to God-level equipment requires a vast amount of divine power. Unless the wing-type equipment that Song Jian fuses with later all possess divine power, he might break through the Pseudo-God level. But for Song Jian, Pseudo-God level equipment is the most suitable for him. If he accidentally fused into a Demi-God level or even a God-level piece, with his current strength, he would probably be unable to equip it. With the task completed, Song Jian now needs to return to the Demon God Shrine and speak with Master Yiwen, also handing over the task item, the Demon Gods Tusk. The second task option is the one with increased difficultyCthe rewards will definitely be good and cant be missed. As for the third option that he completed, Song Jian is not yet willing to face that young girl from the town. That girl is likely a descendant of the Ancient Desolate Demon God, with the aim of reviving and unleashing him. Moreover, she has malicious intentions of using Song Jians soul as a sacrificial offering for the Demon Gods resurrection. Unfortunately for her, she misjudged the power suppressing the Demon God, and as a result, Song Jian was able to kill the Demon God directly using the Sealing Array. If she knew I killed the Demon God, she would certainly stop at nothing to seek revenge! Song Jian thought to himself. With his current strength, he is no match for that girl, whose power surpasses the Legendary Realm. Song Jian doesnt even have the qualifications to fight her to the death. After suppressing the Demon God, the Soul Heart Lamp turned into an ordinary stone lamp. Even the flame burning inside seemed petrified, solidifying. This Heart Lamp is now of no use to Song Jian; it may as well remain in the Zhenmo Temple. Song Jian returned the Heart Lamp to its position in the chest of the statue and walked away. Because of the Sealing Array, Song Jians battle with the Demon God did not alarm many Demon Bone Monks or vengeful spirits; however, on his way to the Demon God Shrine, Song Jian still encountered a few Demon Bone Monks and vengeful spirits. Now that he had completed the task, Song Jian no longer concealed his presence, but went directly to slay these monsters, aiming to increase his combat experience. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You see, the monsters here were like moving gift packs of combat experience, killing just one was at least equivalent to a days worth of hunting monsters of the same level for Song Jian. Soon, Song Jian broke into the Demon God Shrine. At that moment, several Demon Bone Monks were continuously tormenting monks in cages. Master Yiwen sat cross-legged inside the cage, chanting scriptures with a pained expression as the monks agonizing groans reached his ears, making his heart feel as if it were being cleaved by Backstab. Arent you going to talk? Where did that guy who broke into Zhenmo Temple run off to? a vengeful spirit snarled viciously as it held a monk by the neck, lifting him high. The Demon Bone Monk next to him whipped the other monks. These monks didnt even have the strength left to cry out, only managing to emit unconscious-sounding groans of pain. Damn it The vengeful spirit glared at the monk in his hand, who showed a look of pain. Fueled by rage, he couldnt help but inhale deeply toward the monks face; A semi-transparent soul began to slowly extract from the monks body, its face revealing a look of terror, seemingly aware of the impending danger. In just a moment, the monks soul was mere five or six centimeters from the vengeful spirit. The spirits greed and ferocity were clear to see, and the soul knew it was about to be devoured. ` The monk finally panicked and struggled desperately, trying to return to his body, but no matter how much he struggled, the distance between him and the vengeful spirit only grew closer. Just then, the monk suddenly felt the pull of the vengeful spirit disappear, and his soul shrank back into his body. In the moment before his soul re-entered his body, he saw a blade protruding from the chest of the vengeful spirit. Roar~ The vengeful spirit threw the half-dead monk aside, twisted its body, and turned its right hand into a claw that reached backward. With the whooshing of a strong wind, the spirits attack left several white afterimages in the air, but it missed its target. A man wielding a long sword was relentlessly chopping at several Demon Bone Monks, and around him floated dozens of Spirit Swords, as if controlled by many nimble arms, continuously attacking his companions nearby. For a moment, that man appeared like an army unto himself, even giving the vengeful spirit the impression that it was surrounded by him alone. Ka Tu, its him, hes the one who broke into Zhenmo Temple! a Demon Bone Monk bellowed, struggling to grab a Spirit Sword from his chest. The Demon God is watching us, kill him, offer his soul as a sacrifice to the Demon God, and we will surely receive a generous reward! the vengeful spirit, whom Song Jian had stabbed from behind, roared loudly. Its figure dashed like lightning toward Song Jian. Song Jian let out a cold laugh and said, Im sending you to meet your Demon God right now! As he spoke, Song Jian tossed the Sky-breaking Sword into the air, brought his hands together in prayer, then sharply sank them downward, and in a low voice commanded, Red Lotus Sword Array, collect! Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Dozens of Spirit Swords suddenly began to spin and flew toward the Sky-breaking Sword in the air, forming a dazzling, dark red lotus flower around it. With Song Jians soft command, a powerful sucking force emanated from the dark red lotus, drawing all the Demon Bone Monks and vengeful spirits into the heart of the flower. Before they could react, the dark red lotus slowly closed up, sealing all the monsters within the formation. Boom! The surface of the lotus suddenly burst into fierce flames, and the monsters inside were as though they had fallen into purgatory, enduring the scorching burn of the Red Lotus Karma Fire. Screams echoed from within the sword formation, but soon it became very quiet. Shortly after, the sword formation gradually dispersed, and heaps of ash fell from the sky. Looking at the spoils falling from the sky, a smile emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth. This was his insight gained from the Sealing Array. By evolving the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he could enhance the formations sucking force, drawing all enemies within dozens of meters into it, then utilizing the power of the Red Lotus Karma Fire to inflict damage on them. A light burst forth from within Song Jian, instantly killing dozens of monsters, and directly elevated his level to eighty-four. Even if the mission is complete, I should still cleanse the Zhenmo Temple of all its monsters. I cant miss such a good opportunity to level up Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 1278 - Chapter 1278 Chapter 1280 Mission Accomplished Chapter 1278: Chapter 1280: Mission Accomplished Chapter 1278: Chapter 1280: Mission Accomplished Benefactor, have you already repressed the Demon God? Master Yiwen, in the iron cage, saw Song Jian and a surprised smile emerged on his face as he quickly asked. Haha, the Demon God will never appear again Song Jian laughed, leaping up and cutting open the iron cages hanging above in the great hall, releasing the monks inside. It seems, benefactor, you have successfully repressed it! Master Yiwen gave Song Jian a bow and said. Song Jian shook his head slightly and took out the Demon Gods Tusk from his inventory, handing it to Master Yiwen. This is Master Yiwens complexion dramatically changed, feeling the horrific aura emanating from the tusk over half a foot long and couldnt help but step back twice. Master, I have already eliminated that Demon God, and Zhenmo Temple will no longer experience the same situation as now! Song Jian said. Seeing the Demon Gods Tusk in Song Jians hands, Master Yiwen was overwhelmed with tears and suddenly began crying, Since the day Zhenmo Temple was founded, it existed solely to suppress the Demon God. For thousands of years, Zhenmo Temple has continuously suffered from the Demon Gods curse and divine power assaults, with thousands of monks having died This time, due to the resurfacing of the Demon God, it even brought calamity upon the civilians within hundreds of miles. Today, benefactor, for you to have eradicated this great menace, truly your merit is immeasurable! Master Yiwen again deeply bowed to Song Jian, saying. Wuu wuu wuu~ The dozens of frail monks around also began to cry. With the death of the Demon God, the burden they carried on their shoulders was gone, and anyone, with just a mortal body, having to guard a deity lived in constant fear every single day. Moreover, with Zhenmo Temple having undergone such a catastrophe, only one in a hundred monks survived. Those who lived had all watched their companions die brutally at the hands of monsters, their hearts anguish being unimaginable. After the death of the Demon God, these monks seemed to have been liberated, feeling a great relief. Although their eyes still sparkled with lightning, each emaciated face now bore a smile filled with hope. Benefactor, please take good care of this rosary. Wearing it, you will be blessed by the Buddha Saying this, Master Yiwen shakily took off his sandalwood rosary necklace and handed it to Song Jian. Song Jian received the rosary necklace, understanding in his heart that this must be the reward for completing the mission. He looked at the necklace; it consisted of one hundred and eight beads the size of dragon eyes, made of purple-black sandalwood, heavy in hand, and a subtle scent of sandalwood wafted from it, calming ones emotions. Its a treasure! A smile emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth. Although he had not yet checked its properties, he could already confirm that the rosary possessed an extraordinary quality. As the rosary was passed to Song Jians hands, a purple-gold light slowly blossomed from each bead, as if each of the one hundred and eight beads were Legendary Items. However, Song Jian knew in his heart that this naturally was impossible, but for the rosary to emit purple-gold light was a surprise beyond measure. Legendary Items, the mission reward is actually a Legendary Level item Song Jian thought to himself. Although Song Jian had already encountered many Legendary quality items, in reality, among players, not to mention Legendary Level items, even epic level goods were rare. Possessing a single Dark Gold level item could already make players exuberantly happy, unable to resist showing off. When Song Jian examined the specific attributes of these prayer beads, he was immediately stunned. The item was much better than he had expected; it turned out to be one of the scattered pieces of the War Buddhas native suit, on the same tier as the Sword Immortal suit. War Buddha Suit, I cant believe the quest reward is actually a piece of the War Buddha suit, Song Jian felt a rush of excitement but was also slightly regretful that it wasnt a piece of the Sword Immortal suit. He had already gathered three pieces of the Sword Immortal suit, collecting almost half. If he had one more piece, he would have four, which would grant him at least two set attributes. If I have the chance in the future, I can swap it for a piece of the Sword Immortal suit! Song Jian placed the War Buddhas Prajna Vajra Prayer Beads into his inventory slot, thinking to himself. This was top-tier equipment for one of the ten unique professions, and its value was immense. Even without the Sword Immortal suit, it could sell for a large amount of Purple Crystals. However, no player with the War Buddha profession has appeared yet, so for the time being, this piece of equipment could only be put aside. Master, there are still many monsters in Zhenmo Temple. How about I slay them all and restore peace to the temple? Song Jian asked. Then I am truly grateful for your help! Master Yiwen bowed to Song Jian again and said, After you have driven those monsters away, please also release the common folks captured in the front courtyard. Zhenmo Temple has brought such disaster upon them, and it weighs heavily on my conscience. Song Jian nodded, turned, and began walking out of the Demon God Shrine. At that moment, he suddenly received a new side quest in his task bar, entitled Eradicate Demons. The content of the quest was for Song Jian to kill the monsters in Zhenmo Temple, at least fifty of them, and also to rescue at least twenty of the common people imprisoned in the front courtyard. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The reward for the quest was leveling up by one, and for each additional monster killed and every additional captured civilian rescued, the final reward for the quest would increase. This side quest was a reward-type quest, easy in difficulty but rich in rewardsCexactly the kind of quest that players loved the most. However, such quests required the player to trigger them actively. If Song Jian had not taken the initiative to talk with Master Yiwen, or if their conversation hadnt touched on the subject of the quest, then the quest would not have been triggered. Before long, the temple of Zhenmo resounded with shouts of battle and screams of pain as monster after monster fell to Song Jian. No longer as cautious as when he had sneaked into the temple, Song Jian unleashed the full force of the Thousand Swords Art. Hundreds of Spirit Swords surrounded him, and even without forming the Sword Formation, these blades, with the Red Lotus Karma Fire attached, left the temples monsters utterly powerless to resist. With the temples biggest boss already defeated, Song Jian had no cause for concern. Now, he only worried that the monsters would flee, finding their numbers too few for his liking. Hearing the commotion of battle, the temples monsters all swarmed toward where Song Jian was. However, the fight lasted only a quarter of an hour before he had slaughtered them all. The few that were far away and sensed the swift annihilation of their companions became terrified and scattered, fleeing Zhenmo Temple toward distant places. Glancing at his level, which had gone up by two, reaching level eighty-six, Song Jian smiled faintly. He was another step closer to the third-tier combat power test. This place was simply a leveling sanctuary, a paradise for leveling up. PS: Thanks to Exploding Potato with Ketchup for the 100 Qidian coins tip~ Chapter 1279 - Chapter 1279 Chapter 1281 Leaving Chapter 1279: Chapter 1281 Leaving Chapter 1279: Chapter 1281 Leaving Just as Song Jian was taking delight in his rapid levelling up, he suddenly heard a series of screams coming from the front yard. Frowning, a pair of black and red wings emerged behind Song Jian, and he soared into the air, flying towards the Zhenmo Temples front courtyard. At that moment, two resentful spirits in the courtyard were incessantly killing ordinary humans in cages, extracting their souls for nourishment, and boosting their own cultivation. By now, the eyes of these two resentful spirits were blood-red; they had absorbed too many souls, far exceeding their capacity. They were somewhat delirious, reduced to instinctual reactions and degenerating into even more malevolent demon spirits. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian arrived and saw the few remaining ordinary people in the cages; his face changed dramatically. He knew that to complete his side mission, he needed to rescue the ordinary people, and at least twenty were required. Otherwise, no matter how many monsters he slayed, he would not be able to complete the mission. With this thought, Song Jian was furious. He attacked with rage, and hundreds of Spirit Swords, like a ferocious storm, flew towards the two half-blackened resentful spirits. Although the resentful spirits had lost their clarity of mind, their strength had long surpassed that of ordinary spirits. Sensing the threat, they let out a sharp, piercing scream, like spikes jabbing at Song Jians ears. The ordinary humans in the nearby cages screamed in pain, covering their ears. Some who were too close to the spirits bled from their ears, showing agonized expressions as they knelt in the cages, barely clinging to life, seemingly not long for this world. How could Song Jian bear this? Controlling the Spirit Sword, he slashed fiercely at the two demon spirits. They too evolved their arms into sharp claws, constantly waving them to fend off the Spirit Swords. For a moment, the sounds of collision were incessant, sparks flew everywhere, and, remarkably, the demon spirits managed to block the Spirit Swords with their claws alone. Keep in mind that the sharpness of the Spirit Swords was not inferior to any Dark Gold Quality weapon by then. To collide with so many Spirit Swords without any damage, the claws of the demon spirits were as powerful as epic-grade weapons. However, although they could withstand the sharpness of the Spirit Swords, they could not ward off the Red Lotus Karma Fire attached to the swords. At that moment, they were like barrels of gasoline, and a mere spark of the Red Lotus Karma Fire could ignite them. As they continued to fend off the Spirit Swords, both resentful spirits became engulfed in the Red Lotus Karma Fire. At first, it seemed insignificant, but soon the demon spirits discovered that the Red Lotus Karma Fire on them could not be extinguished, no matter how they tried to cover it with their demonic aura. The result was that the flames grew fiercer. In the end, both demon spirits became moving pillars of fire, screaming miserably as they fell into flames and turned to ash, leaving not even a whole corpse behind. Out of the ashes of the demon spirits, two Dark Gold beads and some other materials rolled out. Song Jian beckoned with his right hand, and the spoils flew into his grasp. After briefly inspecting the properties of the spoils, he emotionlessly stored them in his inventory. The two Dark Gold Quality beads were somewhat interesting; they were called Magic Explosion Beads, a consumable item that would explode within a few seconds upon activation, causing 3,000 points of damage and demonic aura erosion to everything within a ten-meter radius. It was simply a magically altered high-explosive grenade with tremendous power. It was mediocre for grinding or dealing with bosses but could produce unexpected effects against players. But for Song Jian, such items were better than nothing, hardly precious. Unless something unexpected happened, they would end up in the war guilds storage, to be exchanged by guild players for Contribution Points. Song Jian opened all the cages with a rather unsightly expression. At this moment, a dozen or so people trembled out of the cages. Although weak in appearance, these people managed to walk out of their cages on their own. As each one stepped out, the required number of people for Song Jians task in his task bar decreased by one. After the last person had exited the cage, Song Jian was still three people short of satisfying the need for twenty, which made his expression even more unpleasant. You should know that there were still over a hundred ordinary people detained in the front yard, whom he saw earlier. If it hadnt been for his excessive greed in hunting the monsters of Zhenmo Temple, resulting in his slow arrival at the front yard, he could have rescued at least seventy or eighty people. But now, due to his late arrival, he had only managed to save a dozen or so. Damn it, am I really going to let the mission fail? Song Jian cursed silently in his heart. Just then, a faint moan came from a cage, stirring Song Jians heart. He quickly rushed to the cage and found an old man in tattered clothes, barely clinging to life, lying at the far end of the cage. At this moment, the old mans Vitality Points were down to a mere sliver, only a dozen or so, and every few seconds, they would drop by one. If left unattended, he would die within a few minutes at most. How could Song Jian let the old man die like this? He hurriedly took out a high-level healing potion from his bag and gently poured it into the old mans mouth. In no time, the old mans Vitality Points started to increase slowly, and he opened his eyes with a hint of color returning to his cheeks. Its working! Song Jians eyes lit up as he gently laid down the old man and began to search the cage. It wasnt long before he found five or six ordinary people in a dozen or so cages who were in a dying state. After reviving them all with the high-level healing potions, Song Jian finally considered his side mission completed. He leveled up and his Experience Points also increased to 87%. Song Jian discovered that rescuing each citizen could boost his Experience Points by at least 4%-5%, his face immediately betraying a hint of regret. If he had come earlier, the Experience Points he would have gained would definitely have been more than what he got from hunting those monsters. Forget it, I should be satisfied with gaining several levels here Song Jian shook his head and consoled himself. Just then, Master Yiwen, supported by several grey-robed monks, walked over slowly. Looking at the corpses littering the cages, a look of sorrow appeared on Master Yiwens face. Under the guidance of Master Yiwen, several monks sat cross-legged and began to recite scriptures to liberate the souls of the deceased. Unfortunately, the spirits of these commoners had long been devoured by the resentful spirits. Even the monks recitations would be of no use to the departed souls, serving only to slightly lessen the monks own sense of guilt. Benefactor, thank you for your help! After finishing the recitations, Master Yiwen slowly stood up and pointed to the Zhenmo Temples main gate behind Song Jian, saying, Benefactor, once you pass through that gate, youll be able to leave this place Song Jians heart leaped with joy. He had been worried that after killing the Demon God, he would be trapped in this small world. But to his surprise, upon completing the system task, he was also able to leave. Bowing in gratitude to Master Yiwen, Song Jian turned without any attachment and walked toward the great gates of Zhenmo Temple. Pushing open the gates, a faint blue Transmission Array appeared in front of him. Song Jian stepped into it without hesitation, his figure disappearing into the Array. Brothers, lets bury these commoners first Master Yiwen sighed, addressing the other monks. The monks nodded in acknowledgment and began to take care of the corpses of the commoners in the cages, while Master Yiwen, caressing the Demon Gods Tusk in his bosom, had a look of mysterious contemplation mingling with sorrow on his face. Chapter 1280 - Chapter 1280 Chapter 1282 Black Dragon Promotion Chapter 1280: Chapter 1282: Black Dragon Promotion Chapter 1280: Chapter 1282: Black Dragon Promotion The Demon Bone Monk and the resentful spirits strength caught Master Yiwens eye; they had merely received an insignificant portion of the Demon Gods power, yet they were already so formidable. At this moment, Master Yiwen, clutching the Demon Gods Tusk, could feel the power emanating from it was stronger than any force he had ever witnessed. He longed to possess this power. In a world like this, without power, one can only be caged like a beast, slaughtered at will! Master Yiwen thought to himself, as a hint of black aura flashed briefly in his eyes, followed by a glint of crimson that slowly began to bloom deep within. Meanwhile, Song Jian had already left that small realm through the Teleportation Gate, returning directly to the City of Hope. The City of Hope was in the midst of reconstruction, and all the Covenant players began to meticulously search every corner of the city, even the sewers, with more care than they took during the previous construction of the city. They were looking for the Protection Black Mist Arrays diagrams. Once found, Song Jian would be able to perfectly combine the Purple Heaven Thunder Punishing Gods Array with the Protection Black Mist Array to form a new defensive array that would protect the City of Hope. Upon his return, Song Jian immediately convened the administrative team of the City of Hope, including Wang Qi. On the map, Song Jian marked a 100-kilometer radius around that mysterious town as a forbidden area, banning any players from the City of Hope from approaching. This area is occupied by a King Level BOSS, and the adverse effects on Song Ya and the others were caused by a curse from that BOSS Song Jian said. After emerging from the misty town, Song Ya and the two others suffered an 80% decrease in all their attributes, and even the powerful spells of the High Priests of various deities could not cure them. Word of this had spread among the Covenant players, but fortunately, a significant improvement in their condition after a month eased many leaders concerns. A King Level BOSS? A middle-aged man who appeared to be a Berserker lit up, immediately suggesting, City Lord, why dont we summon the NPC army and steamroll over there? Even if involving the NPCs lowers the quality of the loot, the spoils from a King Level BOSS are bound to be substantial! Song Jian looked at the man and saw a strong desire for battle in his eyes. The man was just a level sixty-something melee class, yet he was thinking of taking on a King Level BOSS; a smile spread across Song Jians face. The man had good combat power, but he was unaware of the girls strangeness and strength; even Song Jian would be powerless against the girl now. To call it King Level is an understatement; the girls strength has long surpassed the King Level Song Jian thought to himself: With such a being, numerical advantage is nullified; no matter how many come, it wont be enough for her to slaughter. Of course, Song Jian would not share these thoughts with them, afraid to frighten them. These level sixty-something players, some of whom had hardly ever seen a Commanding Level BOSS, had no idea of the terror of a King Level BOSS. Let alone the girls strength that far exceeded a King Level, even a King Level BOSS at its peak could disregard the difference in numbers. Song Jian shook his head and said, To a King Level BOSS, a difference in numbers no longer poses a threat City Lord, is it even stronger than you? Wang Qi could not help but ask. Players, growing stronger, are becoming bolder; where they once feared to solo elite bosses of the same level, many now form teams to hunt bosses for plentiful spoils and to boost their own strength due to the slow pace of leveling. During the previous battles, Song Jians Thousand Swords Art left a profound impact on Wang Qi and othersCthe sight of the overwhelming Spirit Swords made onlookers feel deep despair rather than any desire to resist. Before her, I had absolutely no power to resist Song Jian shook his head, Thats why Ive turned that area into a forbidden zone. To deal with her, your levels need to be at least a hundred, and you must pass the third-tier combat power assessment! In fact, even if all alliance players passed the third-tier combat power assessment, they would still be no match for that girl. But as their levels and strengths increased, they would realize the true extent of their opponents power and would no longer entertain thoughts of besieging and hunting her. After discussing this matter, Wang Qi started reporting to Song Jian on the various aspects of the City of Hopes reconstruction. Abyss monsters had breached the city, causing significant damage to many buildings; some needed only simple repairs, while others were nearly leveled and required reconstruction. Moreover, during the war, those who fled the city automatically forfeited their properties in the City of Hope, as per the contract, which meant a large amount of assets returned to the alliances control. These assets needed to be redistributed for maximum benefit. These decisions had to be made by the city lord; without the City Lord seal, even allocated properties would not receive system protection, which made everyone uneasy. After half a day, Song Jian leaned back in his chair, letting out a sigh of relief, feeling that the day had been more exhausting than grinding and fighting bosses. Once all the higher-ups had left, Song Jian remained alone in the meeting room. Standing by the window, he overlooked everything in the City of Hope, feeling an unreal sensation. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a distant dragons roar. Looking up, he saw a dark speck rapidly approaching the City of Hope. Soon, a giant Black Dragon about ten meters in length appeared in the skies above the City of Hope, slowly descending onto the square in front of the City Lord Mansion. Huh, the Black Dragons level has risen so much? Song Jians eyes brightened. Previously, the Black Dragon was only over level sixty, and its size wasnt as massive as now. Somehow, the Black Dragons level had reached eighty. Although it was still far from Gulu, the stone creature, the Black Dragons size was now comparable. Why is this guy here all of a sudden when its always guarding the Dragon Head Strange Tree? Song Jian wondered as he stepped out onto the balcony of the City Lord Mansion and leaped forward, his steel wings unfolding behind him as he flew towards the square. Approaching the Black Dragon, he stroked its lowered head, and a strange thought suddenly occurred to him. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Have you come here to have me join you at the Dragon God Altar to receive the Dragon Gods blessing, to gain the honor of the Dragon Clan and let you inherit the power of the Black Dragon Bloodline, achieving a promotion? A puzzled expression crossed Song Jians face. Chapter 1281 - Chapter 1281 Chapter 1283 Dragon Bone Plain Chapter 1281: Chapter 1283: Dragon Bone Plain Chapter 1281: Chapter 1283: Dragon Bone Plain Although the Black Dragon could not speak, it was able to communicate its thoughts to Song Jian through a kind of mental transmission because it was his war pet. This was a special way of connection between war pets and their masters, but Song Jian rarely received such complex information from his pets. It was mostly simple emotions like eat, hungry, fight, rest, angry. Then, another large stream of information emerged in Song Jians mind. This time, it was the more detailed information on the Dragon Clans promotion. The Dragon God Altar was located deep within the Dragon Bone Plain, a place known only to the Dragon Clan. Pure-blooded members of the Dragon Clan only visited this place twice in their lifetime: once when they were promoted from Lord to Commander level and needed to accept the Dragon Gods Blessing at the Dragon God Altar to unlock the power of their bloodline and inherit their bloodline traits. The other time was when a member of the Dragon Clan was about to die; they must return to the Dragon Bone Plain to die in this unique graveyard of their kin. Are you sure I can go with you? Song Jian revealed a puzzled look on his face. After all, since the Black Dragon was his war pet, he had even been the object of hostility from the Dragon Clan. An ancient Red Dragon had even burst into the City of Hope, almost leveling it to the ground. The Dragon Clan was extremely averse to becoming war pets and mounts for others! The Black Dragon glanced at Song Jian and let out a light hum, nodding slightly. It then tugged at Song Jians clothes, gesturing for him to climb onto its back. Sigh, alright, Ill go with you then! Song Jian nodded, swung onto the back of the Black Dragon, and with a roar of the dragon and a gust of wind, the Black Dragon flapped its wings and soared into the sky. The gamers in the City of Hope, seeing Song Jian ride away on the Black Dragon, showed envious expressions in their eyes. Everyone dreamed of having a powerful flying mount, and the Black Dragon was the ultimate kind. Riding the Black Dragon in the sky was indeed much more comfortable than using wings or practicing the Sword Flight Art, and the Black Dragons speed was not a bit slower than that of Sword Flight Art. Before long, Song Jian could no longer see the City of Hope. Song Jian didnt know where the Dragon Bone Plain was, so he rode on the Black Dragons back, letting it take him soaring through the sky. At first, Song Jian remembered some landmarks on the ground, but as the Black Dragon flew above the clouds, Song Jian completely lost his sense of direction. After flying for at least a day and a night, the Black Dragon slowly descended. They arrived in a mountainous forest and randomly found a cave. Song Jian lit a bundle of repellent sachets and threw it into the cave. In a short amount of time, a thick sulfuric medicinal smell from the sachets spread from the cave, emitting dark yellow smoke. These were repellent sachets crafted by players with pharmacology knowledge. By lighting them up, they produced a strong, pungent odor that drove the surrounding poisonous insects away. Adventurers in the wilderness would always carry a few such sachets. Soon, what seemed to be an abandoned cave teemed with poisonous insects scurrying out as the smoke slowly cleared. After ensuring no more insects emerged, Song Jian brought the Black Dragon into the Pet Space and entered the cave himself. He didnt know how much longer it would be to the Dragon Bone Plain, but at this point, Song Jian was at least eight hundred kilometers away from the City of Hope. Just as Song Jian had settled down, he suddenly heard a roar from deep in the mountain forest, as if some monsters were fighting. Song Jian turned over, and it seemed that this forest had not yet been trodden by players. There were many powerful monsters, but due to the Black Dragons aura, the monsters near the cave had all fled. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The roar continued for most of the night before slowly stopping. From the sound of it, it seemed like two strong monsters were battling. Song Jian could smell a faint scent of blood in the air and felt occasional tremors from the mountain. As the sky lightened, Song Jian sat up and Summoned the Black Dragon to continue on their journey. It was not until the Black Dragon rose into the air that Song Jian saw a giant python with a single horn, stretching a hundred feet long and lying in the mountain forest surrounded by signs of the nocturnal battle. Song Jians eyes flickered, and he immediately used the Eye of Insight. The giant python turned out to be a level 120 Commander-level BOSS, likely the main combatant of last nights battle. Sadly, it seemed to have been defeated, leaving only its body behind. It wont be long before this carcass is gnawed down to a pile of bones Song Jian thought to himself. The body of a formidable boss creature had a great attraction to other monsters; consuming its flesh and blood could enhance the aptitude and advancement chances of weaker monsters. However, this horned python was the spoils of another boss creature, and other monsters dared not approach until the victors scent had faded away. The Black Dragon quickly flew back into the clouds and headed in a particular direction. After almost a week of flight, the Black Dragon finally descended from the clouds. As it continued to soar in the sky, Song Jian knew that they were approaching the Dragon Bone Plain. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly felt a vast shadow engulf him and the Black Dragon. Initially thinking it was just a large cloud, when Song Jian looked up, he was shocked to discover a Giant Dragon overhead, its size dwarfing the Black Dragon by dozens of times. The Giant Dragon floated above him like a small island, its posture graceful, its speed deceptively fast, and in no time it had flown to the front of the Black Dragon. Song Jian watched the Giant Dragon in awe, and he also sensed that its power was beyond his perception range. Despite its massive size, Song Jian could not feel its presence at all. This kind of situation only happened when ones perception was completely overwhelmed! Yet Song Jian could sense the aura of death emanating from this Giant Dragon. It must be a dying dragon that had come to the Dragon Bone Plain in advance to find its final resting place, sensing its impending death. It was known that even dragons in their dying throes could live for another decade or even several, fully capable of finding their last resting place and grave during this time. Soon, Song Jian saw a vast plain ahead, with pale skeletal fossils standing erect across the landscape. The remains of colossal beasts were scattered across the entire wasteland. Are these all the bones of Giant Dragons? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Even the nails of these colossal beasts were bigger than his entire body. However, the Black Dragon simply glanced at him and transmitted a piece of information. These are not the bones of Giant Dragons, but the remains of poachers who sought to enter the Dragon Bone Plain and take the relics of dead dragons! Song Jian was startled but quickly realized that every part of a dragon was valuable, and the Dragon Bone Plain was their ultimate habitat. Whereas it was rare to find dragon carcasses elsewhere, here they were relatively easy to find. If one found a dragon, even consuming some of its flesh and blood could bring immense benefits to the monsters. Clearly, the plain had its own defensive forces, leading those colossal beasts to failure, and some of them even stayed forever, their remains fossilized as a warning to others who might try to poach on the plain! Roar~ An angry roar suddenly exploded next to Song Jians ear. Where there had been nothing but empty air, a translucent phantom suddenly materialized. This phantom looked like a dragon, blocking the Black Dragons path. This is Dragon Soul! Song Jian exclaimed in astonishment, staring at the Dragon Soul ahead as his body involuntarily began to tremble. Chapter 1282 - Chapter 1282 Chapter 1284 The Cave Chapter 1282: Chapter 1284: The Cave Chapter 1282: Chapter 1284: The Cave Faced with this immense Dragon Soul, Song Jian instinctively felt fear. It was the natural intimidation from a higher-order being toward a lower-level one, emanating from deep within the cells. Had Song Jian not been particularly strong, he probably would have been forced to his knees, incapable of standing before the Dragon Soul. Roar~ The Black Dragon let out a roar towards the Dragon Soul. The Dragon Soul glanced at the Black Dragon with its crimson eyes and then inspected Song Jian carefully. Song Jian could feel the rage emanating from the Dragon Soul. That emotion surged toward Song Jian like a tidal wave. Had it been an ordinary person in his place, just the tide-like rage would have thrown their sea of consciousness into disarray, and in severe cases, it might have directly shattered their mind, turning them into a vegetable. But Song Jians Immortal Body continued to function like a sea dyke, resisting the emotional assault of the Dragon Soul. Although he could withstand it, Song Jian was not at ease. It felt as though a red-hot iron rod was being continuously stirred in his head, causing throbbing pain, and his complexion turned ugly. At that moment, the Black Dragon also let out an angry hiss. Its wings spread wide, and as it opened its gaping maw to reveal its sharp fangs, a sizzling Dragon Breath began to gather at its throat. The Dragon Soul glanced at the Black Dragon, and its furious emotion began to subside. Shortly after, the Dragon Soul also started to slowly dissipate, and the pressure on Song Jian gradually vanished. Song Jian knew that the Dragon Bone Plain probably harbored many such Dragon Souls, acting in a guardian-like role. It was precisely because of their presence that so many colossal beast carcasses littered the Dragon Bone Wasteland. The Black Dragon continued to carry Song Jian forward. In this place, they could no longer fly as high as before; flying too high would bring about an intense oppression. Although there was no hint of enchantment power, Song Jian felt there was a subtle similarity between the pressure in the skies and that of sealing enchantments. The further they went into the Dragon Bone Wasteland, the more desolate it felt, and the temperature kept dropping. In some places, one could even see frost congealed on the bones of the giant beasts. Among these cold wastelands roamed ghostly figures of roughly the same size as humans. These were poachers who had intruded into the Dragon Bone Wasteland and were killed by its guardians. Unable to find peace in death, their souls were doomed to wander the wilds. Over time, they would lose their senses and become bloodthirsty monsters, turning into a different kind of protector for the Dragon Bone Wasteland. How much farther to the Dragon God Altar? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. They had already flown hundreds of kilometers over the Dragon Bone Plain, an area vast and daunting. Roar~ The Black Dragon responded with a roar. Song Jian could only feel an emotion akin to were almost there, but couldnt get a specific distance from it. If only you could transform into a human Song Jian patted the Black Dragons head and muttered to himself, I remember that the Dragon Clan all have the ability to change shape. I wonder if youll have that ability once you advance. Having raised a Black Dragon as a battle pet, Song Jian had deliberately collected a lot of information about the Dragon Clan. After reaching adulthood, members of the Dragon Clan would possess the ability to transform into other races. Typically, they could freely switch between their true dragon form, a human form, and an elf form. Moreover, the transformed human and elf forms would possess the respective racial talents of those forms. Even if one were to use a detection spell, they couldnt sense any anomaly in the body. Only spells that could probe into the soul could reveal those dragons who had changed into humans or elves. Therefore, many dragons, after reaching adulthood, would transform into humans or elves to gain experience and expand their knowledge in the world of humans or among the elf race. Many historical books and folk songs have records of such occurrences. The temperature was dropping lower and lower. Not knowing how long he had flown, snowflakes suddenly began to flutter down from the sky, and the wind grew fierce. The Dragon Bone Wasteland before Song Jian instantly became an expanse of white. At that moment, Song Jian noticed that the Black Dragon had slowed its flight speed and began to descent towards the ground. Have we arrived at the Dragon God Altar? Song Jian thought with delight. Although he had been sitting on the Black Dragons back, which didnt consume much energy, the monotonous and dull scenery had sapped his spirits. Soon, the Black Dragon landed at the foot of a range of undulating mountains. The Black Dragon held its head high, looking towards the mountains, excitement flickering in its dark gold Vertical Eye. It seems the Dragon God Altar must be within these mountains! Song Jian mused to himself, tightening the windbreaker around him. He stepped forward, following behind the Black Dragon, making his way towards the snow-covered mountains. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After nearly a days trek, the snow had stopped. The man and the dragon arrived at the foot of a mountain peak, where a huge cave loomed before Song Jian. The cave was hundreds of meters tall. Standing before this cave, the Black Dragon and Song Jian felt insignificant. Song Jian looked ahead; the dark maw of the cave yawned like a ferocious beast ready to swallow him whole, stirring a sense of foreboding in his heart. Is this where the Dragon God Altar is located? Song Jian patted the Black Dragons foreleg and asked aloud. The Black Dragon didnt speak but simply nodded slightly, stepping towards the cave. After a few steps, it looked back at Song Jian, signaling for him to follow, and conveyed a message to him. You must receive the Dragon Gods blessing with me at the Dragon God Altar. Otherwise, the pact of our war alliance will be dissolved! This message was clear and precise, unlike the vague messages the Black Dragon had sent before, almost as if there was an added system prompt. Song Jian took a deep breath and stepped forward, following behind the Black Dragon. He hadnt come all this way with the Black Dragon just to dissolve their battle pact. If I can receive the Dragon Gods blessing, that scene of being hunted by the Dragon Clan wont happen again, right? Song Jian thought to himself. In the game, it was impossible to force a dragon to become a battle pet or a mount; if a dragon was coerced, the person who coerced it would be endlessly hunted by the Dragon Clan. Song Jian had previously encountered such a situation, but the pursuit was called off due to the Black Dragons acknowledgment. Yet, the dragon mark on Song Jians body never faded, indicating that he had not yet gotten the true recognition of the Dragon Clan. Both the dragon and man entered the dark cave together. A faint dark gold radiance shone from the eyes of the Black Dragon, allowing it to see perfectly in the darkness, while Song Jian, who already possessed dark vision, could see everything clearly around him, even without opening his Vertical Eye. Young tribesman, I can feel the boiling bloodline power within you. Is this human the battle companion youve found? Are you sure you want to undertake the Dragon Clans trial together with him? A grand voice echoed in the ears of the Black Dragon and Song Jian, causing Song Jian to jump inwardly, looking nervously around. PS: Thank you to The Weeping Tree for the 500 Qidian coins tip~ Chapter 1283 - Chapter 1283 Chapter 1285 Dragon God Altar Chapter 1283: Chapter 1285: Dragon God Altar Chapter 1283: Chapter 1285: Dragon God Altar Roar~ The Black Dragon let out a roar as a response, but a somewhat puzzled expression appeared on Song Jians face. The Dragon Clan trial wasnt it supposed to be the Dragon Gods Blessing? How did it become the Dragon Clan trial? Song Jian looked at the Black Dragon in disbelief, With such dense eyebrows and big eyes, even you have learned to lie and deceive! Huff~ The hot breath of the Black Dragon left two trails of frost-like marks in the air. The temperature inside the cave was much lower than outside. Ordinary people coming here would probably freeze into ice pops in no time. Following your will, young clansman, may you successfully pass the trial and become a true member of the Dragon Clan, receiving the blessing of the Dragon God! The grand voice gradually dissipated as if it had never been there. The Black Dragon gestured for Song Jian to continue walking forward. The spacious cave was eerily quiet, and after not much longer, Song Jian saw a huge dragon skeleton lying across the cave. This skeleton, similar to the previous giant beast carcasses, was particularly large, but the one before him was clearly much more complete, and one could tell that it had been a giant dragon of about eighty or ninety meters long when alive. Moreover, the surface of the skeleton in front of him emitted obvious strong magical fluctuations. Such a skeleton could be used as an excellent magical material, whereas the fossils of those giant beast skeletons encountered earlier were utterly useless. This must be the real graveyard of the Dragon Clan. Sadly, I cant take all these dragon bones with me Song Jian glanced at the dragon remains, feeling a tinge of regret. As he walked deeper into the cave, more complete skeletons appeared, and some had even weathered into bone powder, creating a thick layer on the ground. Song Jian wandered with keen interest, looking around, when suddenly, an object that looked like a miniature sun, radiating intense light, appeared in front of him. That, that is Song Jians emotions surged. He couldnt help but take a few extra glances at the object, a greedy look appearing in his eyes, almost unable to restrain the impulse to rush towards it. Dragon Crystal, its actually a complete Dragon Crystal Overwhelmed with excitement, Song Jian saw that within the skull of a huge dragon carcass, the object emitting the intense glow, roughly the size of a soccer ball, was a Dragon Crystal, formed only by the roar of a dragon. It contained the essence of the entire dragon, and the legendary Dragons Strength potion had to be made using Dragon Crystal as the main ingredient. The Dragons Strength potion, the only legendary-quality alchemical potion Song Jian had heard of. Not only could it enhance the physical attributes of the user, but it also had a certain chance of bestowing the Dragon Bloodline, which could be recognized by the Dragon Clan. This meant that by consuming a bottle of the Dragons Strength potion, one could potentially become a true humanoid Giant Dragon, reaping many benefits. This legendary potions formula was passed among nobility and was hard to obtain. With Song Jians current strength and status, he could acquire the formula if willing to pay a certain price, but producing such a potion was a hundred or even a thousand times harder than obtaining the formula. It is known that only adult dragons have a certain chance to form a Dragon Crystal upon death, and not every dragon leaves behind a Dragon Crystal. In the history of the game, a king of a nation once sent out thousands of warriors to slay dragons in order to obtain the Dragons Strength potion. After killing three dragons, they finally obtained a Dragon Crystal and created the Dragons Strength potion. However, not only did his nation not prosper from his consumption of the Dragons Strength potion, but it also enraged the Dragon Clan. As a result, his nation was leveled by the retaliation of a dozen ancient Giant Dragons, turning it into a hell on earth, and the king himself was turned into charcoal by the Dragon Breath, with not even his soul escaping. After that, no one dared to brazenly hunt the Giant Dragons for Dragon Crystals any longer. The Dragon Crystal before me is ownerless, casually laying on the ground. Even if I obtain it, I wont be branded with the dragon slayers mark, nor will it provoke the hatred of the Dragon Clan Song Jians thoughts raced through his mind, and he couldnt help but veer his steps towards the Dragon Crystal. Just then, the Black Dragon lifted its foot and lightly touched his shoulder, almost knocking him over. Song Jian staggered, struggling to steady himself. Looking at the Black Dragons dark gold Vertical Eye, Song Jian suddenly felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head. Damn it, what is this place? I actually dared to covet the Dragon Crystal, truly courting death Song Jian chided himself inwardly: Indeed, greed is the original sin. I was blinded by greed. If I really dared to take that Dragon Crystal, I probably wouldnt be able to leave this place alive today! This was, after all, the final resting place of the Dragon Clan. If it were any ordinary day, let alone entering, one wouldnt even get close without probably being killed by the Dragon Soul Guard. And yet, he had the audacity to fantasize about acquiring a Dragon Crystal that appeared in the tombCutterly courting death. Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Song Jian followed behind the Black Dragon with proper deference, no longer daring to even glance at the Dragon Crystal. His previous greed had wreaked havoc, so his Immortal Body had not been activated. If it werent for the Black Dragon reminding him, Song Jian might well have done something irreversible. Thus, a man and a dragon continued forward in the dark cave. Along the way, Song Jian saw at least dozens of the Dragon Clans skeletons and discovered three or four Dragon Crystals. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some of these Dragon Crystals were about the size of a soccer ball, others only the size of a fist. Regardless of their size, their essence remained unchanged. With greed no longer blinding him, Song Jian could now regard these Dragon Crystals normally, and taking a closer look, he realized that they were simply high-quality energy entities. If left exposed to the elements, the energy within these Dragon Crystals would completely disperse over a few decades, or even a hundred years, eventually vanishing into thin air. As Song Jian lamented what seemed like a waste, the Black Dragon ahead suddenly came to a halt. Song Jian looked up and saw a massive cliff before him, as if it had been cleaved vertically with a sword. At the end of the cave was an endless Abyss, and even with his Vertical Eye open, Song Jian could not see what lay beneath. In the midst of the Abyss stood a pillar-like mountain, with a winding stairway snaking up from where the Black Dragon was standing, all the way to the top of the pillar. At the top of the pillar was a majestic palace that, from a distance, seemed to float above the infinite Abyss. Is that where the Dragon God Altar resides? Song Jian gazed at the palace ahead, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face as he mused to himself. Chapter 1284 - Chapter 1284 Chapter 1286 Giant Dragon Sacrifice Chapter 1284: Chapter 1286: Giant Dragon Sacrifice Chapter 1284: Chapter 1286: Giant Dragon Sacrifice Song Jian saw that, on the stone stairs leading to the palace at the top of the pillar, there roamed densely packed ghosts that had mutated. These ghosts had the appearance of humans and elves, but their hands had mutated into something reminiscent of beast claws. Moreover, the originally handsome faces of the elven ghosts had morphed into monstrous visages, with only their long, pointed ears remaining, preserving a hint of their elven features. These ghosts hunched their backs and wandered aimlessly on the stone stairs, looking utterly lost and without a clue of what to do. Song Jian opened his vertical eye between his brows, using his Eye of Insight skill, and realized these ghosts were all around level one hundred elite monsters, equivalent to each possessing the strength of an elite boss. Song Jian looked at the Black Dragon, who was a mere eighty-some levels, and although it was one rank higher than these monsters, they had nearly twenty levels on him, besides which there were just too many of them. Are we supposed to fight our way up there? Song Jian asked, pointing at the ghosts on the stairs with a relaxed expression, No wonder you wanted me to come. Without me, you would probably have a hard time reaching the Dragon God Altar! The Black Dragon let out a roar towards Song Jian and slowly lay down. Whats up, you dont expect me to go up there and battle these ghosts all by myself, do you? Song Jian suddenly felt uneasy. Just then, a deep voice rang in Song Jians ear: As a battle companion, you must gain the Dragon Clans recognition. Strong power is the prerequisite for respect These wanderers were once despicable thieves. After being killed, their spirits could not be liberated, condemned to wander endlessly here They will kill all living beings that approach them, plundering their flesh and blood. You must kill them all to ascend the Dragon God Altar and have the Dragon Clan acknowledge you as a battle partner Before ascending the Dragon God Altar, the Black Dragon must conserve its strength. It will not participate in the battle, and you alone must accomplish all this! Am I to kill all these ghosts by myself? Song Jian was stunned. Although this wasnt too difficult a task for him, glancing at the Black Dragon lying beside him, he couldnt shake the feeling that he was being used. With that thought, Song Jian snorted coldly, summoned his Sky-breaking Sword, and slowly walked towards the stone stairs. Perhaps sensing the surging Vitality within Song Jian, the vicious-looking ghost wanderers all became excited, squeezing hoarse roars from their throats as they slowly gathered in front of the stone stairs. Maybe because they were bound by something, the ghosts couldnt leave the stairs and could only crowd at the bottom, their scarlet eyes full of greedy stares, fixated on Song Jians figure. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! Suddenly, dark red flames erupted from Song Jians body. The Red Lotus Karma Fire was released, enveloping him. Clad in a cloak of fire, Song Jian felt only warmth without any sensation of burning. The ghosts that approached him, on the other hand, displayed looks of terror on their faces, screaming and fleeing from his flames, seemingly afraid of the fire surrounding him. If these were other monsters, I might have to exert some effort, but with ghost-type monsters Song Jians lips curled into a cold smile, and he muttered to himself, I am their natural predator! Song Jian took steps up the stone stairs, swinging his Sky-breaking Sword casually at the ghost wanderers. These monsters, higher in level than Song Jian, dared not fight back, scattering away from his direction. The Black Dragon stood up in astonishment, staring at Song Jian, as if he had never seen Song Jian in such a state. In fact, Song Jian had never truly mastered the Red Lotus Karma Fire before; it was all produced through the Thousand Swords Art. But as time passed, Song Jian discovered that he seemed to be able to produce the Red Lotus Karma Fire without using the Thousand Swords Art. Splat~ The Sky-breaking Sword ruthlessly struck down on a ghost wanderer. Originally, the strike would have caused it a few thousand points of damage at most, but now, tainted with the Red Lotus Karma Fire, the ghost wanderer was burned to ashes. After a piercing scream, only a puddle of ash-grey powder was left on the ground. Instant kill! An Elite Level BOSS that was more than a dozen levels higher than Song Jian had no power to resist and was killed with a single sword strike. If other players knew this, they would probably be so surprised that their jaws would drop. At this moment, the Black Dragon was looking at Song Jian with a face full of shock. It had been too long since it separated from Song Jian, and its understanding of Song Jians strength was still at the level when they first entered the highly poisonous swamp. It had not expected that Song Jians power would have increased so rapidly within just a few months! The ghost wanderers scrambled towards the top of the stone pillar, while Song Jian turned into the pursuer. Holding the Sky-breaking Sword, he climbed upwards, step by step. At that moment, the Black Dragon also stepped onto the staircase. It had already realized that these ghost wanderers on the stairs were simply incapable of causing Song Jian any trouble. Inside the Dragon God Hall, several human-shaped Giant Dragons resembling human sacrifices looked at Song Jians figure emerging in the air, exchanging glances with each other and seeing the helplessness in their eyes. Sigh~, this is the most boring trial Ive ever seen. Why not just let them come in? Those ghost wanderers took us so long to collect A woman with fiery red hair, resting her chin on her hand, stared at the slightly distorted image in the air and sighed. What identity does this human have to possess such formidable power? A middle-aged man with two horns on his head, who maintained some of the Giant Dragons features even in human form, roared loudly. His strength is not that impressive; its just that those flames are too powerful against the ghosts, its practically cheating Another white-haired elder slowly opened his eyes, his dark-gold vertical eye emitting a frightening shine, I suspect he knew the content of the trial in advance Thats impossible Another man with purple hair, dressed in battle armor, stood up and spoke loudly, The content of the trial is different every time; how could he possibly know in advance? Unless someone here disclosed itCbut even this Black Dragon preparing for promotion couldnt know the content of the trial. How could a human possibly know Its just a coincidence, theres no need for mutual suspicion The red-haired woman also stood up and said, This little fellows promotion can proceed normally, but for this human, I think we must increase the difficulty of the trial for him. Let him know that becoming a battle partner of the Dragon Clan is not so easy! Agreed!, Agreed!, Agreed Several of the Giant Dragon priests looked at each other, smiles appearing on their faces as they echoed in agreement. But, this would violate the rules of the Dragon Clans trials The white-haired elder with a hesitant look in his eyes uttered. The ultimate outcome of the Dragon Clans trial is to advance the younger generation. We have already agreed to let this junior advance; we just want to test his battle partner a bit more. This does not contradict the Dragon Clans trials The red-haired woman said with a smile emerging on her face. The Dragon Clan elder was silent for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes, saying nothing more. Chapter 1285 - Chapter 1285 Chapter 1287 Envy Chapter 1285: Chapter 1287: Envy Chapter 1285: Chapter 1287: Envy Song Jian had forced all the monsters to the top of the stone pillar, while he and the Black Dragon ascended the winding staircase step by step. Is this the Dragon Clans trial? Isnt it too simple? said Song Jian, smiling at the Black Dragon at his side. His words were transmitted exactly to the ears of the Giant Dragons performing rituals in the Dragon God Hall. Even the previously hesitant elder now closed his eyes and remained silent, internally agreeing to the idea of teaching the young human a lesson. The Black Dragon looked up at the top of the stone pillar, where a dense mass of ghostly spirits wandered in front of the Dragon God Hall. A hint of surprise flashed in its eyes. It knew that even with its strength, it couldnt possibly fight so many elite-level bosses at the same time. These ghostly monsters were immensely attracted to the flesh and blood of living beings. Even though they were all scared into huddling together by Song Jians Red Lotus Karma Fire, their eyes, when looking at Song Jian and the Black Dragon, were still filled with greed, wishing to pounce and devour their flesh and blood right away. So, I just need to safely escort you to the Dragon God Hall, and then the trial is complete? When Song Jian and the Black Dragon stepped onto the last stone step and stood at the top of the pillar in front of the Dragon God Hall, Song Jian couldnt help but ask. At that moment, the same grand voice resonated across the entire pillar once again. Descendant of the Black Dragon lineage, you have passed the Dragon Clans trial. You may enter the Dragon God Hall, ascend the Dragon God Altar, and receive the Dragon Gods Blessing! Upon hearing this voice, a look of surprise crossed the Black Dragons eyes. It knew that reaching the top of the pillar was only the first step; more brutal fighting awaited. The reason it had Song Jian escort it was to conserve its strength and energy for the combat in front of the Dragon God Hall. How could it have passed the trial just by arriving at the top? The Black Dragon was confused; this was significantly different from the heritage information it received from its bloodline. However, not having to fight was good news for it. After glancing at Song Jian, the Black Dragon took steps toward the Dragon God Hall, and soon, its massive body disappeared within the doors of the hall. Song Jian glanced at the dense crowd of ghostly monsters on both sides of the Dragon God Hall and suddenly felt a bit redundant. Twirling his sword, he began walking towards these monsters. Since theres nothing else to do, why not take all of you out and boost my level a bit! Song Jian muttered to himself. Though these ghostly monsters could not provide as much experience and Purple Crystals as the ones in Zhenmo Temple, they were still about level one hundred elite bosses. It wasnt easy to find so many gathered together. A mosquito is still meat, no matter how small. Taking out so many level one hundred elite bosses would at least help him gain another level. Thousand Swords Art! With a single thought from Song Jian, countless Spirit Swords floated up, forming a vast Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation in front of the Dragon God Hall. A strong suction emanated from the Sword Formation, and the ghostly monsters screamed as their bodies were twisted and pulled towards it. Watching those ghostly wanderers turn to dust within the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, a satisfied smile appeared on Song Jians face. Indeed, the Karmic Fire was extremely effective against ghostly spirits. Level one hundred elite bosses were like powerless children in the Red Lotus Sword Array. A touch of the Karmic Fire was all it took to burn them to ashes, making it all too convenient. A few Giant Dragon officiants quietly watched the slightly distorted scene in the air. Seeing Song Jian eliminate all the ghostly wanderers with just one move, the ashes of their deaths filling the sky, each ones face showed a grave expression. This human is stronger than we imagined I sense in him a trace of that powerful profession, faint but pure After thousands of years, the mighty professionals of the Human Race, long forgotten, are about to emerge once again. It seems the world is about to undergo earth-shattering changes The ten professions, haha, to other races, are ten disasters What should we do now? Should we continue the trial we discussed earlier? Just when several Giant Dragon priests were silent and hesitant, heavy footsteps echoed in the hall. The elder with a head full of white hair waved his right hand, and the image in the air vanished in an instant. In a short while, the Black Dragon slowly appeared in front of the few individuals. Seeing these human-like Giant Dragon priests, a trace of confusion flashed in the eyes of the Black Dragon. It could feel the powerful Giant Dragon Qi emanating from these individuals, but it didnt know why these Giant Dragons maintained human form. The Black Dragon lowered its head, paying a Dragon Clans respect to the several Giant Dragon priests. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kandu, this is your clansman. Its advancement will be overseen by you, the woman with fire-red long hair spoke indifferently before falling silent again. The man with a pair of Giant Dragon horns on his head had a mischievous smile appear on his face. He beckoned to the Black Dragon and said, Follow me, I will take you to the Dragon God Altar to receive the Dragon Gods Blessing. As for whether you will gain the favor of the Dragon God and what kind of innate skills you might obtain, its all up to your luck now, little fellow! Roar~ With a roar, the man with the Giant Dragon horns began to transform, and in a short while, an even more massive Black Dragon appeared before everyones eyes. Follow me! the Black Dragon priest said in the language of dragons, leading the way into the interior of the Dragon God Hall. Soon, the figures of the two Black Dragons disappeared within the Dragon God Hall, while the other Black Dragons used Dragon Clan magic to once again display the outside of the temple. By this time, Song Jian was already sitting cross-legged outside the spacious temple. There wasnt a single ghost wandering around, and the entire plaza outside the temple was clean, with only a hint of scorching air lingering in the atmosphere. Song Jian, feeling the surging power in his body, endeavored to calm it down. At this moment, his level had risen to about 88 level 61%. Because the level had increased too quickly, none of his skills had reached full level, so the skill points had to be saved once more. Looking at Song Jians figure, the previous Dragon Clan priest with purple hair and wearing armor revealed a burning desire in his eyes. I really want to fight him. Although he has not yet fully grown, he is already a strong warrior! the Giant Dragon muttered to itself. You, a Giant Dragon from the Legendary Realm, actually want to bully a human youth who hasnt even reached the third tier of Combat Power C wheres your shame! The red-haired girl next to him revealed a mocking expression and scoffed. Ha, Im afraid by the time he reaches the Legendary Realm, I wont be able to beat him! The man with purple hair had a simple smile, scratched his head, and then, looking towards the depths of the temple, he said softly, What a lucky little fellow to become combat partners with him. Im envious Chapter 1286 - Chapter 1286 Chapter 288 The Giant Dragons Trial Chapter 1286: Chapter 288: The Giant Dragons Trial Chapter 1286: Chapter 288: The Giant Dragons Trial Song Jian, bored to death, sat on the plaza in front of the Dragon God Hall, surrounded by darkness, unable to see anything; yet the air around him was rippling with strong waves of energy, one after another, spreading out like tides continually. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a fluctuation from within the Shattered Divine Realm, and a thought flashed through his mind, bringing everything within the realm instantly to his consciousness. So the Sacred Spirit Temple has been successfully constructed. Lets see, what use is this building that cost twenty-five points of divine power to build! Song Jian mumbled to himself. The Sacred Spirit Temple within the Divine Country looked like an Athenian temple, with walls and columns depicting scenes of warCall kinds of warriors fighting bloodily, their most thrilling moments turned into reliefs on the surfaces of the walls and pillars. These reliefs were filled with vigorous vitality, giving Song Jian the impression that the warriors on them could walk out at any moment. It wasnt until Song Jian inspected the attributes of the Sacred Spirit Temple that he realized, to his surprise, that cultivating beings within required the sacrifice of souls. The stronger the soul sacrificed, the more powerful the Holy Spirit Warriors created. Song Jian felt that the temple could refuse souls too weak to be accepted, giving off a temperamental vibe. It will only accept the souls of Lord-level boss monsters above level eighty? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, And thats just to cultivate the lowest-class commoner Holy Spirit Warriors? Whats more, theres a limit to their number, and to increase the quantity of Holy Spirit Warriors, the level of the Sacred Spirit Temple has to be raised continuously? Song Jian shook his head, realizing from this building that constructions within the Divine Country were definitely enormous devourers of divine power. Until he could generate divine power on his own, these buildings could only be maintained at a lower level. With Song Jians current strength, even if he could create Holy Spirit Warriors, they wouldnt be of much help to him. Song Jian shook his head again and withdrew his consciousness from the Divine Country. The monsters he was currently facing were mostly above level eighty, but Lord-level bosses and above were not so easy to encounter. No need to be able to cultivate them; just need to casually kill some of the Lord-level bosses I encounter while fighting monsters in the future, Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jian felt a slight disappointment toward the Sacred Spirit Temple within the Divine Country. At that moment, he heard footsteps from inside the Dragon God Hall and couldnt help looking toward the open doors of the hall. Soon, several human figures, each with a distinct appearance, and a little girl around thirteen or fourteen years old with smooth black hair, walked out from the Dragon God Hall. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and tensed instinctively. The figures before him looked human, but he could feel the formidable aura radiating from their bodies. Most importantly, he could sense their ancient souls, which were millennium-old Giant Dragons. Legendary Realm at least, they must be Giant Dragons from the Legendary Realm Song Jian scanned the group, judging their strength, Two of them have unclear strength, just like that town girl I met before; their power has definitely surpassed the Legendary Realm, a whole new level. Im no match for them now! Human, are you the combat partner chosen by Kamata? a woman with fiery red hair asked with a smile as she stepped forward. Kamata? If you mean the Black Dragon that just went inside, then I suppose thats me Song Jian said, staring at the woman opposite him. The woman was brimming with an overpowering aura of flames. Song Jian couldnt help but back up two steps without getting closer. With his current strength, he could briefly stay in molten lava of thousands of degrees, but facing this woman, he couldnt endure the high temperature radiating from her. Kamata possesses enviable potential and has progressed very successfully. She has earned the favor of the Dragon God! The woman said warmly to Song Jian, As her combat partner, I have a little test for you. If you can pass, we will give you a gift. Would you like to accept this challenge? Song Jian glanced at the black-haired girl next to them, he could feel the connection between the black-haired girl and himself. So a mature Black Dragon can transform into a human form after advancing; its just that this human form still seems a bit underage! Song Jian thought to himself. Feeling Song Jians gaze, the Black Dragon Kamata snorted haughtily and turned her head away. May I know the content of the trial and what kind of gift I will receive? Song Jian asked. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For you, this trial is not difficult In the Dragon Bone Wasteland, there is an evil Necromancer who is stealing the remains of Giant Dragons to create undead creatures. We hope that you can find and kill him, while also liberating the souls of the Giant Dragons trapped within the skeletons System: You have received the trial task, the Giant Dragons Test! System: The Giant Dragons Test, task difficulty: unknown, task content: Find the evil Necromancer Meng Zhala within the Dragon Bone Wasteland, defeat and kill him, obtain his head, and present it to the Giant Dragon priestess, the Flame Giant Dragon Yali Fu. Task reward: The Giant Dragons Gift, level increase by 2; After Yali Fu had told all the task details to Song Jian, a new task unexpectedly appeared in Song Jians task bar. Level increase by two? Song Jians eyes lit up; at his current level, a two-level increase was a very generous task reward. Moreover, there was an unknown reward, the Giant Dragons Gift which was worth anticipating. Without hesitation, Song Jian accepted the task. Kamata, take your battle companion and go seek out the Necromancer. I wish you success! the Flame Giant Dragon Yali Fu said with a smile, caressing the black hair of the little girl. Hmph, hes so weak. What if the Necromancer kills him? Kamata, the Black Dragon, rubbed her nose, expressing her concern. Song Jian: Giggle, Kamata, dont you know the strength of the battle companion you chose? Quickly take him to find the Necromancer and complete the task. You desire that gift too, dont you? Let him give it to you afterward Yali Fu laughed. Kamata thought for a moment, nodded slightly, jumped into the air, and while her figure rose midair, she transformed into the shape of a Black Dragon, then called out to Song Jian: Follow me closely, I know you can perform Sword Flight! From the massive body of the Black Dragon, a juvenile girls voice emerged, which felt rather incongruous. Song Jian shook his head, summoned his flying sword, stepped onto it, and flew up into the air, closely following behind the Black Dragon. Why do I get the feeling that shes become harder to deal with after her advancement? Song Jian mused to himself: I never expected her to be a female dragon, this is really Chapter 1287 - Chapter 1287 Chapter 1289 Intimacy Chapter 1287: Chapter 1289: Intimacy Chapter 1287: Chapter 1289: Intimacy Song Jian followed Black Dragon, leaving the vast cave and flying towards the depths of the Dragon Bone Wasteland. Along the way, Song Jian saw a number of soul state monsters wandering around some huge skeletons on the ground. These monsters were all above level eighty common monsters, which would make a good leveling ground for ordinary players who reached level eighty. These monsters gathered in small groups around certain skeletons and did not appear in large swarms, so a pair of players could deal with them. If one could have some equipment that restrained ghost-type classes, even a single person could enjoy farming here. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly saw a figure behind a skeleton, who teleported directly to the shadow of another pile of bones some seven or eight meters away from him. Is thisa player? Song Jian stood on his flying sword, looking at the figure on the ground with some surprise. Clearly, the other party had not noticed Song Jian and was carefully searching every inch of ground around the skeleton while avoiding the nearby translucent soul monsters. After observing for a while, Song Jian slightly smiled and thought, It seems to be a Treasure Hunter, venturing into a high-level monster area that hasnt been explored by players yet There were many players like this in the game, utilizing their professional skills to venture into high-level monster areas to search for wild materials. Although dangerous, it often yielded substantial rewards. In high-level monster areas where players havent set foot, there were abundant resources such as ores and herbs, and with some luck, one might even come across some wild treasure chests. These players would also record the locations of the BOSSes they encountered, make maps, and then sell them to others once they were strong enough to enter the area, earning a hefty profit. These players were generally agile professionals, possessing at least one or two stealth abilities and skills to lower their presence to avoid drawing the attention of monsters. Song Jian looked closely at the player and realized this player was only level fifty-eight. In the Dragon Bone Wasteland, any ordinary monster would likely be too much for him to handle. At that time, the player seemed to have found something and was carefully digging behind a large skeleton. To be able to dodge the Dragon Soul Guards and enter here, this guy does have some skills! Song Jian thought to himself. After watching for a moment, Song Jian did not pay much attention and continued to follow Black Dragon deeper into the Dragon Bone Wasteland. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, Tang Li, who was digging up a piece of Dragonbone Grass on the ground, looked up at the sky, feeling as if someone was watching him. This is the Dragon Bone Wasteland, a level eighty monster area. How could there be someone else here besides me? Tang Li looked around carefully, but apart from a few ghost-type monsters, he found nothing else. Glancing at the worn pocket watch hanging around his neck, Tang Li shook his head. He had less than half an hour left in the Dragon Bone Wasteland. If he stayed longer, the probability of being discovered by the surrounding monsters would greatly increase, and he had to take advantage of the remaining time to leave the Dragon Bone Wasteland. Looking at his inventory, Tang Lis face revealed a smile. In less than two hours, he had gathered three Dragonbone Grasses and two skeletal ores. These were high-quality materials that could sell for a good price. Just then, Tang Li suddenly noticed the ground under the shadow of a pile of bones not far away begin to stir, as if something was burrowing up from underground. Before long, a skeleton whose body was as white and pristine as jade crawled out from underground. It twisted its head, producing a click-clack sound of bones rubbing together. After looking around, it picked up a worn bone knife and staggered southwestward. Tang Lis eyes revealed a puzzled look. He had been adventuring in the Dragon Bone Wasteland for over half a month and had never seen a monster like these Skeleton Soldiers. It was well known that only ghostly creatures roam the Dragon Bone WastelandCskeleton-like monsters simply should not exist here since there was no Force of Death for them to thrive on. Now that Tang Li had suddenly discovered a Skeleton Soldier, his sharp instincts as a Shadow Hunter told him this matter was definitely not simple. Glancing at the time on his pocket watch and then looking up at the Skeleton Soldier about to disappear from his field of view, Tang Li gritted his teeth and started using Shadow Shuffle, closely following the Skeleton Soldier. Song Jian followed the Black Dragon to a series of rolling hills that looked even more desolate; not even a stretch of greenery could be seen, just withered weeds and hillocks three to five meters tall. Even small animals such as foxes would occasionally appear among these hills. The Black Dragon descended from the sky, transforming into the black-haired girl she had been before, lifting her head with her little nose twitching as if sniffing out some scent. The Black Dragon blindly advanced, eyes half-closed, relying entirely on her sense of smell, paying no mind to Song Jian behind her. Watching the girl ahead running swiftly with her head held high, guided by her nose, Song Jian couldnt help but chuckle, feeling as though he was following a hunting dog chasing after its prey. At that moment, the Black Dragon Kamata suddenly stopped, turned her head, and stared at Song Jian with her dark golden vertical pupils emitting a dangerous look. Song Jian paused, a drop of cold sweat trickling down, Could this guy actually hear what I was thinking? Just as Song Jian began to feel uneasy, the Black Dragon Kamata snorted coldly, rolled her eyes at Song Jian, and continued running forward, head held high and nostrils flaring. Song Jian opened the battle pet interface to check Black Dragons attributes after her advancement, but found the interface was blurred, as if a layer of mist was blocking it. Across the mists of the interface, there were small words: Intimacy level is 45. When intimacy reaches 60, the battle pets attribute interface will be displayed! Hiss, how did the intimacy level drop so low, wasnt it over eighty before? Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. He knew that if a battle pets intimacy level falls below thirty, it could betray him at any moment. For some reason, his intimacy with the Black Dragon had plummeted to forty-five, which wasnt far from thirty. He had to be careful. With that in mind, Song Jian took out a jug of Jade Liquid Wine, offering it to the Black Dragon with a smile, Tired from running? Take a break and have a drink to rest. As he spoke, Song Jian uncorked the jug, and immediately, a rich fragrance of wine wafted out. Chapter 1288 - Chapter 1288 Chapter 1290 Major Event Chapter 1288: Chapter 1290: Major Event Chapter 1288: Chapter 1290: Major Event The Black Dragon glanced at Song Jian and, disdainful of his attentive actions, turned her head with a light huff and continued to walk forward. But soon, her pace slowed down, her nostrils flaring repeatedly as her breathing quickened considerably. A moment later, the Black Dragon Kamatas cheeks flushed slightly as she asked softly, What, what kind of wine is this, why is it so fragrant? Song Jian smiled, knowing that Jade Liquid Wine was a delicacy that even the elders of the Imperial Sword Sect couldnt resist. To use it to improve the intimacy with a combat pet was indeed a bit wasteful. Nevertheless, Song Jian didnt mind. He handed Kamata a jug of Jade Liquid Wine that held a catty and chuckled, This is Jade Liquid Wine, not something you can drink every day. Want to try? After a moment of hesitation, Kamata took the jug, even murmured a thank you in such a soft voice that Song Jian might not have heard it had his hearing not been exceptional. Kamata took a small sip, her eyes lighting up instantly. With a gulping sound, she downed a whole catty of Jade Liquid Wine in one go. After finishing, her cheeks were merely tinged with red. She handed the empty jug back to Song Jian, then looked at him expectantly. Its so good! Kamata exclaimed, her face full of anticipation as she looked at Song Jian. Song Jian checked the combat pet interface and saw that his affection with the Black Dragon had jumped directly from forty-five to sixty points, a full fifteen-point increase. Shaking his head with a smile, Song Jian fished out three more jugs of Jade Liquid Wine from his bag and passed them to the Black Dragon Kamata, cautioning, Drink slowly, dont get drunk. A look of joy spread across Kamatas face as she hugged all three jugs of Jade Liquid Wine to her chest and chuckled to herself with a silly grin. Gulping~ Unable to wait, Kamata downed another jug and said with a beaming smile, Really delicious! Song Jian shook his head and continued walking. Before long, he felt a thud from behind. Turning his head, he saw a huge Black Dragon sprawled on the ground, sound asleep, with three empty jugs rolling by its feet. Song Jian was taken aback. Four catties of Jade Liquid Wine knocked her out? How is she supposed to accompany me on my mission now? Looking at the sleeping Black Dragon, which wouldnt wake up for several hours, Song Jian sighed and returned her to the Pet Space. By that time, his intimacy with the Black Dragon had reached eighty points, which was the limit that could be enhanced with external objects. Song Jian thought with some regret, If I had known, I wouldnt have given her so much Just as he was thinking this, Song Jian suddenly saw a shadowy figure appearing ahead, a giant skeletal monster struggling to clamber out of a hill. The creature appeared to be a colossal beasts skeletal fossil, but within its skull burned a green flame. The entire skeleton fossil monster stood about five or six meters tall, and when it crawled out from the earth, it left a large hole behind which emitted a faint Force of Death. However, that force quickly dissipated. Hidden behind a hill, Song Jian gazed at the monster that had suddenly appeared. Level eighty-nine undead creature, Elite Level BOSS, skeletal giant Song Jian frowned slightly, knowing that this place was supposed to be the Dragon Clans graveyard, where the powerful dragons absolutely refused to become undead creatures after death. They believed that being resurrected as an undead was a desecration of life, which is why the Force of Death had difficulty gathering in the Dragon Bone Wasteland. Of course, there were a few dragons who refused to accept their natural demise and would perform a sacrificial ritual before death to transform themselves into a Death Witch, but such beings were rare. Once discovered, they would face relentless persecution from the Dragon Clan until they were exterminated. The more powerful the living being prior to death, the more difficult it is to become an undead afterward. If there are no unexpected factors, such a massive creature should not be able to turn into an undead speculated Song Jian internally. The image of the Necromancer he was tasked with killing naturally came to mind, and he concluded that the appearance of such an undead creature must be that Necromancers doing. With this thought, Song Jian quietly followed behind the skeletal giant, hoping it would lead him to the Necromancer. The Black Dragon had collapsed, unable to assist in the search for the NecromancerCthis was Song Jians own doing. The presence of the skeletal giant before him conveniently filled the void left by the Black Dragon. Quickly, Song Jian followed the skeletal giant into the midst of the hills. Aside from the giant, he saw more and more skeletal creatures converging toward this area. It seemed that the Necromancer knew his location was compromised and was gathering the undead scattered throughout the Dragon Bone Wasteland to form an undead army. Song Jian shook his head. If the Necromancer had continued to hide in the Dragon Bone Wasteland, the Dragon Clan probably wouldnt have bothered to pursue it, at most sending low-level characters like Song Jian to hunt it down. But now, daring to cause such a commotion, did it think the Dragon Soul Guards blades had become so dull they couldnt cut it anymore? Looking out across the hills, thousands of undead creatures of various sizes were scattered all over. Tang Li, too, was trembling with excitement. He crouched behind a hill and peeked out carefully, This is a big event, definitely a big event. It might even be an Epic or Legendary Level quest. If I could trigger it, Id be made, absolutely rolling in it, hahaha~ Tang Lis face was full of excited laughter. In games where monsters gather, such events are often linked to quest lines, and those quests that can influence the direction of the game, like an Abyss invasion task, would bring generous rewards. Just completing a few quest-related tasks could make one extremely wealthy. However, such quests are elusive and not always obtainable. Players who encounter hints of such quests often try to engage, to see if they can trigger related plot quests. Tang Li was no different. Normally in the Dragon Bone Wasteland, you wouldnt see undead creatures gathering like this. With his sharp adventurers instincts, he sensed that something was amiss and inched closer, hoping to trigger a relevant quest. Meanwhile, on another front, Song Jian stood at the top of a hill, looking forward. The dense mass of undead creatures gave him quite a shockChe hadnt expected so many undead to be hidden in the Dragon Bone Wasteland. Those Dragon Soul Guards are practically negligent, allowing so many undead creatures to appear in the Dragon Bone Wasteland Song Jian shook his head, remembering the Dragon Soul Guard he had met upon entering the Dragon Valley Wilderness, and couldnt help but sigh. PS: Thank you to Reader20171030164547321 for the gift of 100 Qidian coins~ Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1289 - Chapter 1289 Chapter 1291 Necromancer Chapter 1289: Chapter 1291: Necromancer Chapter 1289: Chapter 1291: Necromancer ` Just as Song Jian lamented that the Dragon Soul Guard seemed somewhat irresponsive, a sudden violent explosion erupted from within a hill surrounded by undead creatures. Boom~ Dirt flew in all directions, and with a massive explosion, the hill that stood five to six meters tall shattered apart, sending chunks of rock flying dozens of meters. Some were moving so fast they smashed the skeletons of several creatures to pieces. The hill was leveled, revealing a layer upon layer of massive structures hidden beneath it. The first to emerge was a huge statue, entirely carved from Obsidian. This stone is a low-grade forging material, a kind of additive, not very expensive. But a statue five to six meters tall like the one before him, carved from a single piece of Obsidian, would cost at least ten million Doomsday Coins. After all, such a complete piece of Obsidian is very rare. The statue depicted a figure in a black cloak, its right hand holding a scythe almost as tall as the figure itself. The cloak obscured the face and body, with only the right hand exposed. That hand, devoid of any flesh, was entirely skeletal. It was easy to imagine that beneath the black cloak, the body and face would also resemble a frightful skeleton. Is this the Death God? The first thing that came to Song Jians mind upon seeing the statue was the legendary Death God. Necromancers are followers of the Death God, which makes sense! Song Jian smiled faintly, his interest in the Necromancer growing. Soon, the altar beneath the statue also slowly came into view. It seemed to be one with the statue but was actually carved from two separate pieces of Obsidian. On the altar were placed limbs and viscera of creatures, whose blood had not dried up yet, dripping slowly down the altar, staining the entire black structure a dark red, which appeared quite bloody. Smelling the scent of blood and flesh, the surrounding undead creatures began to grow restless, growling lowly and surging forward without stop. But those closest to the statue and altar seemed terrified of something and retreated backward in fear. Soon, chaos erupted among the undead as those wanting to press forward and those wishing to fall back collided with each other. Some, with a more violent temperament, even began to fight amongst themselves. It was at this moment that an angry roar came from beneath the statue. Silence, you fools! A gaunt man wearing a black Mages robe and holding a Bone Wand appeared at the altar below the statue. His eyes were blood-red, his cheeks seemingly devoid of flesh, and the skin so shriveled it clung tightly to the bones, presenting a ghastly appearance. However, inside him, the Force of Death surged tumultuously like the tides, wave after wave spreading outward, making him seem like a gigantic source of energy radiation. Song Jians eyes lit up. This person before him must be the Necromancer required for his mission. This Necromancers strength is somewhat higher than expected! Song Jian frowned slightly, his gaze fixed on the Necromancer as he released the Eye of Insight to check his attributes. A Level 120 Necromancer with King Level BOSS power, and, it looks like he just broke through and cant yet fully control the powerful forces he now possesses, which is why his aura is leaking Song Jian thought to himself. ` This was probably the first King Level BOSS that Song Jian had to face. If it were someone else, they probably wouldnt even have the qualifications to stand before this Necromancer. However, Song Jian, a player who hadnt even reached the third tier of combat power, faced such a powerful enemy without a hint of fear, instead feeling somewhat eager to try. The appearance of the Necromancer had calmed the already restless undead creatures. Even Tang Li from afar had entered into stealth mode, not daring to reveal a trace of his presence, for fear of being noticed by the Necromancer. With his current strength, even if the Necromancer stood still and allowed him to attack, he probably wouldnt be able to break through the opponents defenses. For a moment, Tang Li felt timid and began to regret his decision. Such a terrifying guy, I definitely couldnt be his match. Rashly getting involved in this event, I might die a very miserable and ugly death! Tang Li thought to himself, already harboring thoughts of sneaking away. Story missions are precious, but ones own life is even more important. Triggering a story mission that one simply couldnt complete would result in nothing but a certain death. Just then, Tang Li inadvertently saw Song Jian standing on a hilltop without any cover, and his expression immediately showed shock. Is he, is he an NPC or a player? How can he just stand so openly on the hilltop, is he insane! Tang Li exclaimed in surprise. Hehehe, yet another fool seeking death has come The Necromancer also spotted Song Jian, turned his head, and his blood-red eyes revealed a bloodthirsty color. On his withered cheeks, a smile appeared. The right hand holding the Bone Wand lifted slightly, pointing gently in the direction of Song Jian and whispered, Kill him, and bring me his body! S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a Necromancer, the body of a strong fighter is the best material to work with. It could sense the aura of a strong fighter emanating from Song Jian, but that aura also told it that Song Jians strength was only a little over level eighty, not yet at the third tier of combat power. Such a body could at least be crafted into a Skeleton Warrior, and if luck serves, maybe even a Skeleton Knight, hehehe~! the Necromancer thought to himself. Boom, boom, boom~ Nearly all the skeletal creatures in the hill surged to life, rushing toward Song Jian. Thousands of creatures, each at least level eighty and even the weakest of bone quality being of Elite Level, together formed a veritable monster army. Not to mention Song Jian, a player who had not yet reached the third tier of combat prowessCeven a warrior in the Legendary Realm would find such a situation troublesome and difficult. Tang Li from a distance had already widened his eyes in fear. He couldnt imagine what would happen next. Putting himself in the same situation, he didnt think that Song Jian could escape from so many creatures hunting him down! Song Jian snorted coldly, and with a thought, a pair of wings about five to six meters long appeared behind him. The red and black wings fluttered gently, immediately lifting Song Jian into the air. At that moment, two Bone Dragons, each about thirty meters long, roared as they crushed several skeletal creatures beneath them. Flapping their bony wings, they also rose into the air, flying towards Song Jian. In their fierce maws, a thick green Undead Dragon Flame was rapidly forming, aimed at Song Jian who was already airborne. PS: Thanks to Heart Sunk Deep Sea vip for the reward of 1000 Doomsday Coins~ Chapter 1290 - Chapter 1290 Chapter 1292 Pursuit Chapter 1290: Chapter 1292: Pursuit Chapter 1290: Chapter 1292: Pursuit Among these undead monsters, only these two Bone Dragons could fly. Song Jian looked at the two Bone Dragons, a strange smile on his face, as if he had seen something particularly amusing. This is the Dragon Bone Wasteland, the Dragon Clans final resting place, and you dare to turn the Dragon Clans skeletons into undead creatures? Youre simply courting death Song Jian thought to himself. He even felt the urge to pull out a camera to capture this scene. If the Giant Dragons serving as priests in the Divine Dragon Temple found out about this, they probably wouldnt need Song Jian to lift a finger. They would come flying over in a furious rage and scatter the soul of this Necromancer so that it couldnt even be reincarnated. Whoosh whoosh~ Two balls of thick green Dragon Breath flew towards Song Jian, tracing a green streak through the air and filling it with a faint corrosive smell. Song Jian fluttered his wings and easily dodged the two attacks. The breath of a Bone Dragon was quite different from that of a true Giant Dragon. The former was like a gas bomb, while the true Giant Dragons breath was like a flame thrower, chasing you relentlessly, no matter how you tried to dodge. Both the power and the psychological pressure it exerted were many times greater than that of a Bone Dragons breath. With a flap of his wings, Song Jian charged at the two Bone Dragons at an incredible speed. His Sky-breaking Sword struck fiercely onto the body of a Bone Dragon, but the sword met strong resistance and penetrated less than an inch into the bone, which was harder than metal. Hehehe, to engage in close combat with a Bone Dragon, I admire your courage The Necromancer watching from a distance chuckled as he saw Song Jian charge towards the Bone Dragons: Although theyre just over a hundred years old, after my refinement, their bodies are even more robust than those of thousand-year-old Giant Dragons. How could your sword possibly cleave through their bodies? Song Jian and the two Bone Dragons tangled in the sky. He discovered that aside from the instinctual long-range attack of their poisonous Dragon Breath, these Bone Dragons seemed incapable of casting any other Dragon magic. They relied solely on their robust bodies to fight with Song Jian. Without those Dragon spells, you two Bone Dragons arent much stronger than those large lizards apart from the ability to fly Song Jian thought to himself. In reality, true Bone Dragons would learn unique necromantic spells as their strength and rank increased, like the Aging Barrier and Death Ray, for instance. If any flesh and blood creatures dared to get close to them, within just a few minutes, their flesh would wither and they would turn into a pile of bones. These two Bone Dragons in front of him were still immature members of the Dragon Clan with undeveloped strengths. Turning them into undead creatures did not allow them to inherit the unique talents of the Dragon Clan. They could only rely on their strong bodies to fight. Their true combat strength was, in fact, not much different from the skeletal behemoths on the ground. After gauging the capabilities of the two Bone Dragons, Song Jian lost the patience to tangle with them any further. With a thought, he executed the Thousand Swords Art. The scorching Red Lotus Karma Fire illuminated half the sky, its terrifying fiery aura causing the Necromancer standing beneath the statue to show a look of horror on his face. How can there be such a terrifying sense of threat, what, what kind of fire is this! The Necromancer couldnt help but take two steps back, the sensation of facing a natural enemy causing him to tremble all over, the thought of retreating already surfacing in his mind. Red Lotus Karma Fire is the natural enemy of all undead creatures, suppressing them inherently by its rank, and this gap cannot simply be bridged by numbers. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two Bone Dragons also felt an instinctive fear, and their previously fierce momentum immediately weakened. After floating in the air for a moment, they began to retreat slowly. Although controlled by the Necromancer, their bodies instinctively moved backward. The skeleton behemoths on the ground, originally eager to tear Song Jian to shreds, now lay prostrate one by one, some even starting to burrow into the hillside. From a distance, Tang Li couldnt help but rub his eyes at the sight before him. The strength of the other party was inscrutable to him; the level was skeletal, with no specific numbers visible, but judging from the previous battle with the two bone dragons, it seemed that the other partys strength wasnt much higher than his. However, he hadnt expected that everything before had been like an illusion. It was only when the other party truly revealed their strength that Tang Li abruptly realized that all he was now seeing seemed like an illusion as well. Inside the Dragon God Hall, several Dragon Priests stared at the slightly distorted light screen in the air, anger surfacing on each of their faces. Damn it, we thought it was just a little bug, but we didnt expect it to be so audacious, daring to sacrilege the dragons corpse I want to tear it into a million pieces, rip out its soul, and roast it in Dragon Breath for ten thousand years! The angry roar of the Dragon Priests shook the entire Dragon God Hall with a thunderous rumble. A muscular man in armor even stood up, unable to wait to kill this necromancer. Tatinum, what are you about to do? the elder with white hair stared at the standing Dragon Priest and asked aloud. Elder, I want to obliterate this bastard who has desecrated the corpses of the Dragon Clan Tatinum bellowed loudly. Sit down! the Dragon Priest elder said angrily: This guy has been in the Dragon Bone Wasteland for over a hundred years. He has managed to survive this long under the surveillance of the Dragon Soul Guard; he is not that easy to find This time, because of that humans arrival, this filthy and hateful creature has revealed himself. If any of you were to go now, he would surely shrink back, as he has done before, and we would not be able to find a trace of him Be patient, lets see how Kamatas battle companion deals with it. Perhaps, he will surprise us At this moment, on the Dragon Bone Wasteland, countless spirit swords, burning with dark red flames, fell onto the skeleton behemoths on the ground like torrential rain. Explosions echoed everywhere. The two bone dragons in the sky were surrounded and relentlessly slashed by over a dozen spirit swords. The Red Lotus Karma Fire, along with the slashes of the spirit swords, began to spread on them. Dark red flames started to gnaw and burn their bones. The two bone dragons could no longer focus on attacking Song Jian, rolling and screeching wildly in the air trying to extinguish the flames that clung to them, but the fire did not die out, instead slowly spreading across their bodies. The Necromancer glared fiercely at Song Jian for a few moments, then turned and walked towards the large hole beneath the statued altar. Soon, his figure disappeared into the layers of underground structures. Song Jians gaze remained fixed on the Necromancer. Seeing him flee into the underground complex, Song Jian didnt hesitate and leaped toward the huge opening, flying in. Chapter 1291 - Chapter 1291 Chapter 1293 Phoenix Chapter 1291: Chapter 1293 Phoenix Chapter 1291: Chapter 1293 Phoenix Song Jian passed through a screen of light that rippled like water waves and truly entered the underground structure that the Necromancer had spent over a hundred years building. At that moment, the entire underground structure resembled an upside-down funnel, narrow at the top and immensely huge at the bottom. Following a spiral staircase, Song Jian entered the whole subterranean architectural area. Meanwhile, Tang Li on the ground suddenly discovered that numerous skeletal behemoths had been reduced to ashes, yet many skeletal behemoths were still clinging to their last breath under the searing of those dark red flames, entering a near-death state. Excited, Tang Li drew out two daggers and pounced on the nearest skeletal behemoth. Pfft~ The silver-flash of the daggers easily pierced the defense of the skeletal behemoth, stabbing into the green flames burning within its skull. This was the undead flame sustaining the skeletal behemoths existence; if the skeletal behemoth were intact, Tang Li, with his strength, could never have harmed the flame. But now, the skeletal behemoth, in its death throes, could no longer maintain its defenses. Tang Li, without expending much effort, thrust directly into it. The supposedly weak undead flame burst forth with a pfft as the strike landed, dispersing into countless tiny sparkles, spilling out from the head of the skeletal behemoth. The previously raised head of the skeletal behemoth fell silently, and with the loss of its sustaining force, its body collapsed with a thunderous crash into a pile of bones. A pale golden treasure chest shimmered amongst the pile of bones, and Tang Li discovered his Experience Points had shot up by about 5%. Although its a critically wounded monster, these monsters are more than twenty levels above me. Just the cross-level experience is enough for me to level up several times Tang Li exclaimed excitedly, having never before encountered such good fortune, with monsters twenty levels above him, nearly dead, for him to kill. Tang Li didnt bother to pick up the pale golden treasure chest and immediately lunged at another monster that was in a near-death state. Song Jian had eradicated hundreds of undead creatures in one swoop, obtaining experience that filled a large portion of his experience bar. Although he had not yet reached full level, he was only about six to seven percent away from leveling up. The funnel-shaped underground complex was connected by a sturdy stone staircase, with massive palaces built here. The surrounding rock walls were embedded with lanterns that emitted a pale green light. Song Jian even saw soul shadows, semi-transparent and writhing in anguish within the lanterns C the lanterns burned with the spirits of living creatures. Along the way, Song Jian didnt encounter a single monster. This allowed him to relax his guard slightly, although he did not know where the Necromancer had fled. But this was its lair, and as long as he followed the stone stairway down, he would surely find its trace. At this time, the Necromancer was at the very bottom of a vast space, the distance from the surface unknown. A huge purple-black flame hung like a black sun at the top of the last level, and within it, one could faintly see the virtual shadow of a Phoenix hidden. One could see that the Phoenix seemed to be in a deep sleep; its clear chirps, like whisperings, constantly emanated from the mini sun. The whole flame expanded and contracted with the Phoenixs cries, as if it had its own life. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Necromancer knelt on the ground, and before him lay a massive pentagram. From the center of this pentagram, strands of purple-black light were constantly being drawn out, merging into the miniature sun above him. O great Thanos, you are my only faith, I am willing to offer everything I have to you, to let you become the sole ruler The Necromancer kneeled before the pentagram, whispering his prayers, and with each word, the purple-black light within the pentagram grew increasingly dazzling. Within the flames, the Phoenix feasted on the purple-black light from the pentagram. Accompanied by the Necromancers prayers, the murmuring of his incantations began ringing around the ears of the Phoenix, which, initially in slumber, became agitated and its body started to tremble slightly. Boom~ After an indeterminate amount of time, the sun above suddenly burst apart, and a giant purple-black Phoenix slowly floated in midair, glaring at the Necromancer kneeling on the ground, its eyes filled with anger. Song Jian descended the stone staircase slowly and suddenly heard a roar from below. At the same time, a hot, corrosive wave of heat erupted from below. Before Song Jian could recover from his surprise, the sudden blast of hot air vanished, leaving only the scorching temperature in the air, confirming that all he experienced was no illusion. This smell Song Jian frowned deeply, and although the corrosive scent in the air was dissipating quickly, he had inadvertently inhaled a breath of it, instantly feeling a searing irritation in his respiratory tract. At the same time, a powerful presence arose from below, growing stronger and stronger, making Song Jian feel as though a giant beast were awakening from its slumber. Just then, Song Jian saw the quest in his taskbar was inexplicably marked as completed. Did the Necromancer die? Song Jians face showed utter surprise. After all, that Necromancer possessed the strength of a King Level BOSS. Although the undead creatures he had summoned were annihilated by Song Jian in the hundreds with a single move, to a Necromancer, as long as the materials were sufficient, he could create as many undead creatures as he wished, so such a loss would hardly damage his own strength. But now, such a formidable Necromancer had suddenly died, leaving Song Jian feeling not only surprised but also somewhat fearful. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian turned and fled, quickly ascending the stone staircase toward the surface. Deep underground, where the depth from the surface was unknown, a majestic man with purple-black hair, dressed in opulent purple-black robes, stood fuming at the bottom level. Before him was a charred shadow that had already seeped into the floor. You insignificant fool, how dare you A string of curses spewed from the mouth of the majestic man, and the overwhelming aura emanating from him stirred more wildly, causing the ground and rock walls around him to develop cracks. These fissures gleamed with a dark red light, as if rivers of magma were about to flow out of them. At that moment, he suddenly looked up as if sensing something, and with a sharp cry, the mans shape, like a black flame, flew up into the air. Chapter 1292 - Chapter 1292 Chapter 1294 Chaotic Sword Qi Chapter 1292: Chapter 1294: Chaotic Sword Qi Chapter 1292: Chapter 1294: Chaotic Sword Qi Song Jian sensed a mass of energy rapidly approaching beneath his feet. Looking down, he saw a streak of dark purple flame soaring into the sky, quickly lunging towards him. With a slight frown, Song Jian snorted coldly and spread his Chaotic Heavenly Wings behind him. His figure, like lightning, dashed towards the exit overhead, which seemed no larger than the mouth of a bowl. Just as Song Jian flew out of the underground structure, a handsome man dressed in a long purple-black robe followed suit. The Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan flew into midair and stared at the Death God statue at the cave entrance for a long time. His face took on an increasingly stern expression. Hmph, a mere Death God worthy of worship? Nuo Stan scoffed with a cold laugh, lifting his right hand as a mass of dark purple-black flame ignited fiercely in his palm. Afterward, Nuo Stan directly threw the ball of dark purple-black Flame towards the statue at the caves entrance. In an instant, the statue, made from highly fire-resistant obsidian, melted within mere seconds, eventually turning into a pool of magma that flowed down the stone stairs towards the underground complex. Song Jian could sense a terrifying aura emanating from the man before him, the same aura that had radiated from the girl in the town earlier, understanding that he was no match for this man. My mission is already accomplished. Although it wasnt by my own hand, that Necromancer is indeed dead Song Jian thought to himself, already contemplating retreat. At this moment, Tang Lis face was filled with shock. Although his level and power were not high, as a player brave enough to venture into the wastelands of Dragon Lake, keen eyesight was essential. He could see that Song Jian was very wary of the man, and the mans strike had instilled real fear into Tang Li. That kind of flame, if it burned on me, would probably turn me directly into ash Tang Li thought to himself, looking at the few skeletal giants on the brink of death. His figure, however, began to slowly fade as he moved towards a low hill behind him. All of the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stans attention was now on Song Jian. After his sleep was disturbed by the Necromancer, his first act upon waking was to finish off the annoying Necromancer, then he turned his attention to the second creature he saw. Human, you have disturbed the slumber of the great Nuo Stan Nuo Stan said, looking down at Song Jian with disdain, and spoke loudly, To appease my fury, offer your body and soul, and I might consider forgiving your transgression! As soon as Nuo Stans words ended, Song Jian swung his Sky-breaking Sword fiercely at him. Opening Heaven! A humming sound reverberated across the hills, and in an instant, Song Jians Sword Qi Value was drained completely. His face was devoid of any color. Meanwhile, a giant axe rapidly materialized in the sky, different from before, today the handle of the axe bore a hand tightly gripping it. The hand appeared somewhat translucent, with nothing but emptiness at the wrist. The moment the hand grasping the axe appeared, Song Jian seemed to suffer a backlash, unable to help spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. His face turned pale, and his legs lost their strength, causing him to kneel directly onto the ground. Spirit Points and Vitality Points were drained by about a third. Song Jian was startled yet filled with anticipation. He had never given up cultivating the Chaos Sword Canon, and with the improvement of his level, he had made some progress with his technique. In the past, to execute the Opening Heaven Style, he needed to first perform the Thousand Swords Art, using the Sword Formation to evolve smoothly into the Sword Qi Sky-Axe. If he usually executed the Opening Heaven Style directly, its power often fell short compared to the Sword Qi Sky-Axe within the Thousand Swords Art. But now, under the pressure of the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan, Song Jian executed that move directly, and with all his might at that. Although the Opening Heaven Style had undergone further changes, these were changes that the current Song Jian could not control for the time being, causing him to suffer backlash from this technique. A strand of Chaos Sword Qi, following the execution of the Opening Heaven Style, slowly circulated through the meridians within Song Jians body. As this Chaos Sword Qi moved, his meridians began to fracture and break apart segment by segment. It felt as though a stream of magma was flowing inside him, not cultivation but more akin to a form of torture. Yet this strand of Chaos Sword Qi was not something he could end whenever he wished; he could only clench his teeth and endure until it dissipated. BoomC As the giant axe appeared in the sky, peals of thunder resounded, and the scornful look in Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stans eyes turned serious. Behind him, the phantom of a phoenix burning with purple-black flames slowly emerged, its wings outspread as it let out a crisp cry. Evil Phoenix Breaking the Sky! With a fierce shout, Nuo Stan not only didnt retreat but advanced, soaring into the sky and throwing a punch at the giant axe above. The fiery energy in the sky, brilliant and splendid like the phoenixs feathers, dyed half of the heavens a dark purple. A colossal phoenix charged towards the giant axe in the sky with tremendous force. A resounding boom echoed through the area for several kilometers around, with gusts of wind sweeping through the sky and the ground trembling incessantly. Hills crumbled entirely, and large chunks of hard rock were ground into fine sand by the overwhelming energy in the air. Tang Li only felt a tremendous force coming his way, and then everything went dark. He knew nothing more as his body, like a leaf, was swept away by the fierce wind, blowing him dozens of miles away. At this moment, Song Jians face was etched with shock. It was the first time he had ever seen someone daring to clash head-on with the Opening Heaven Style. In no time at all, the threat level of the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan had rapidly escalated several notches in his mind. With the end of this clash, the strand of Chaos Sword Qi within Song Jians body also began to slowly dissipate. After the Chaos Sword Qi faded, Song Jians powerful recovery abilities kicked in. His previously severed meridians started to gradually heal, the backlash disappeared, and his strength returned to his body. Oddly, his Sword Qi, which had been depleted, suddenly filled up again after the Chaos Sword Qi had circulated for a moment. It seemed that even just a strand of this Chaos Sword Qi, transcending thousands of points of his Sword Qi in quality, could instantaneously restore the Sword Qi that had been exhausted. Song Jian struggled to his feet and couldnt help but sigh, Its a pity that my bodys strength is not enough to contain that strand of Chaos Sword Qi, otherwise Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Chaos Sword Qi was highly condensed and would only appear when Song Jian executed the Opening Heaven Style. It manifested as but a mere strand each time. If Song Jian could capture this strand of Chaos Sword Qi and nurture it within his body, he would only possibly have the chance to replace all the Sword Qi in his body with Chaos Sword Qi in the future. By then, any ordinary sword move executed by Song Jian would be ten times, a hundred times more powerful than before. The power of Chaos Sword Qi was incomparable to that of ordinary Sword Qi; otherwise, the Chaos Sword Canon would not possibly be the Ancient Sword Sects treasured legacy. At that moment, a figure slowly descended from the sky, his right fist soaked in blood, dripping down drop by drop. The blood upon touching the ground ignited into clusters of purple-black flames. Human, I didnt expect you would be able to wound me The Evil Fire Phoenix licked the wound on his right hand, a nefarious smile spreading across his face. Chapter 1293 - Chapter 1293 Chapter 1295 Demonic Fire Burning Sky Array Chapter 1293: Chapter 1295: Demonic Fire Burning Sky Array Chapter 1293: Chapter 1295: Demonic Fire Burning Sky Array Song Jians face showed a horrified expression. He knew that the Opening Heaven Style, in a sense, was even more powerful than the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. However, the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan boldly faced it head-on, not only breaking the move but also sustaining only some insignificant minor injuries. Such strength was definitely not something the current Song Jian could contend with. This is the Dragon Bone Wasteland, arent you afraid the Dragon Clan will come after you! Song Jian shouted loudly. Dragon Bone Wasteland? A look of surprise and hesitation flashed across the face of the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan. Clearly, even he did not dare to provoke the Dragon Clan. After a moment, a cunning smile appeared on Nuo Stans face as he slowly walked towards Song Jian while saying, I only need one punch to kill you now, your body and soul will burn to ash in my flames. Then, who will know of my existence? Nuo Stan raised his blood-soaked right fist, wrapped entirely in dark purple flamesCa punch, aimed squarely at Song Jian. It appeared to be just a punch, but it covered a radius of several hundred meters around Song Jian. Song Jian stood motionless, feeling that no matter how he dodged or tried to escape, he couldnt avoid this punch. Even if he could teleport instantly and flee a thousand miles away, the moment he reappeared, the fist would follow, smashing into him. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Left with no choice, Song Jian had to bear the faint pain in his meridians and used his ultimate sword technique in an attempt to withstand the attack. Countless Spirit Swords appeared around Song Jians body, pouring down like a torrential rain, flying towards Nuo Stan; Boom, boom, boom~ Numerous booming sounds exploded around Nuo Stans body. His punch landed solidly on the countless Spirit Swords. The first Spirit Sword he struck shattered instantly, turning into numerous glittering fragments that dissipated in the air. Then the second, the third, the tenth Under the barrage of Spirit Swords, the might of Nuo Stans punch gradually weakened. After destroying dozens of Spirit Swords, the power of Nuo Stans punch was completely diminished, and the remaining Spirit Swords chopped fiercely into his body. Boom! Beyond the physical attack of the Spirit Swords, the Red Lotus Karma Fire also collided brutally with the Evil Fire on Nuo Stans body. The two distinctly different types of fire met, like oil and water, instantly igniting the most intense confrontation, a situation that could only be resolved when one side was completely extinguished. Nuo Stans body trembled slightly, his heart filled with shock. This human before him, though physically weak, controlled a flame that was not weaker than the Purple Emperors Demonic Fire on his body. For a moment, they fought equally matched. By then, countless Spirit Swords had already begun to condense into lotus leaves, starting to evolve into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. A trace of the formations power began to spread around Nuo Stan. Hahaha, human, do you think these little tricks are enough to contend with me? Its simply courting death! The Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan looked at the evolving Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation with a hint of contempt in his eyes. Demonic Fire Burning Sky destroys all beings! Nuo Stan bellowed, and pieces of dark gold feathers floated around him, each feather like a flame, emitting dazzling light. Song Jians eyes narrowed. Did the opponent also understand the way of formations? These dark purple fire feathers looked so similar to his own Spirit Swords, didnt they? Boom! Countless feathers began to spin slowly, forming a vast expanse of dark purple flames centered around Nuo Stan. These flames, with their extremely high temperatures capable of melting gold and iron, swept towards Song Jians Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation like an unstoppable prairie fire. The power of the two formations collided and wore each other down amidst the hills. Half of the sky turned a dark purple, the other half a dark red, and the ground itself started to melt under the searing heat of the twin flames. Seeing that Song Jians Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation could match his own Demonic Fire Burning Sky Array in ferocity, a hint of surprise flashed in Nuo Stans eyes. At that moment, Song Jians mind stirred, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation accelerated its evolutionary process as a dazzling long sword, about thirty feet in length, began to condense in the air. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, Nuo Stans attention was fully captured by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and he failed to notice the long sword forming above his head. A moment later, a sense of alarm surged within Nuo Stans heart as a flash of white light caught the corner of his eye. Looking up, he saw a thirty-foot-long sword descending upon him with the speed of thunder, too fast to cover his ears. How could this be A look of surprise appeared in Nuo Stans eyes; he couldnt believe his opponent still had the strength to launch a sneak attack. Now was not the time for lament. The Red Lotus Sword was already less than ten meters from Nuo Stan by the time he looked up. Boom! Nuo Stans entire body transformed into a mass of flames and condensed into the shape of a phoenix. The Red Lotus Sword cleaved through the fiery phoenixs phantom, splitting the blaze into two halves! Shame, he discovered it! Song Jian clenched his fist, feeling a bit of regret. With the edge of the Red Lotus Sword enhanced by the Sky-Breaking Sword, if Nuo Stan had been unguarded, maybe that one strike could have killed him instantly or, at the very least, seriously wounded him. Hahaha, well played, well played! The phantom of the fiery phoenix slowly merged together again, and a figure gradually materialized from within the fiery phantom. By now, Nuo Stans dark purple robe had vanished, and he wore only a purple pair of trousers with a dark gold belt around his waist; his upper body was bare. A faint sword scar ran from his left shoulder to his right flank, and purplish-red blood oozed from the wound, exuding a scorching aura. Although Nuo Stan was smiling, the murderous intent in his eyes almost solidified into reality, even the air around him began to twist, and little stones on the ground shook before slowly floating up and then turning into ashes that scattered in the wind. Song Jians heart skipped a beat; his opponents intent to kill had become an urgent priority. It seemed that he had indeed enraged Nuo Stan. However, having come this far in battle, Song Jian naturally wouldnt shrink back. Although his opponent was powerful, Song Jian also had the strength to fight back. With this thought, Song Jian gritted his teeth, extended his left hand, and pressed down hard toward the void, loudly commanding, Sword Qi Palm Imprint, crush! In an instant, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation that had been battling the Demonic Fire Burning Sky Array abruptly dispersed. Spirit Swords flew out, quickly rising into the air, and rapidly coalesced into a palm stretching over thirty feet, pressing down mercilessly upon the surging Demonic Fire Burning Sky Array and Nuo Stan. Chapter 1294 - Chapter 1294 Chapter 1296 Strengthening Chapter 1294: Chapter 1296: Strengthening Chapter 1294: Chapter 1296: Strengthening Under the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, the demonic fire rapidly shrank into a ball and was directly suppressed by a palm, while the figure of the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan was also pressed down by the palm imprint. With that strike, even if he doesnt die, hell still suffer serious injuries, Song Jian narrowed his eyes, staring at the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, with the Sky-breaking Sword still firmly gripped in his hand. The power of the Evil Fire Phoenix was too formidable, far beyond what Song Jian could handle at the moment. He might be able to suppress his opponent temporarily, but it was not possible to keep him suppressed continuously. The strike just now, starting from the evolution of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, actually had some traces of a sneak attack, taking advantage of the fact that the Evil Fire Phoenix did not understand the Thousand Swords Arts evolutionary formations. If it were to happen again, it likely wouldnt be so easy to suppress the Evil Fire Phoenix. The same move wont have the same effect, the next time we meet Song Jian had already felt the surging and formidable energy beneath the Sword Qi Palm Imprint. This strike apparently didnt have any effect on the Evil Fire Phoenix. Instead, it made him even angrier. Screech~ A piercing phoenix cry resounded. Underneath the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, the dark purple flames suddenly started burning, spewing out unstoppably from around the palm imprint and through the gaps between the fingers, growing more and more intense. In just a few seconds, cracks began to appear on the surface of the Sword Qi Palm Imprint. Within those cracks, dark purple magma-like energy material was constantly flowing. In no time at all, the entire Sword Qi Palm Imprint started to dissolve rapidly. Before long, the palm imprint had completely melted into the purple flames. With the sound of a sharp phoenix cry, after dissolving the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, the dark purple flames burned even more fiercely. Flecks of dark purple, flaming feathers, over a foot long, flew out from the flames, densely fluttering in the sky. Song Jian couldnt help but step back twice. The Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan had clearly taken the full brunt of the Sword Qi Palm Imprints strike head-on, so why was it completely unharmed and seemed even more formidable than before? While Song Jian was puzzled, the phoenix feathers burning in the sky suddenly lit up with a dazzling light. The feathers began to converge with each other, and in no time, a giant phoenix appeared before Song Jian. This phoenix, with its wings spread, was hundreds of meters long, its body enshrouded in blazing purple flames, radiating a formidable aura. This, this is Song Jians face showed great surprise. He suddenly sensed something familiar: This, this is somewhat similar to the process of casting the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, only, the material for crafting the formation has been completely replaced by those flaming phoenix feathers Song Jian certainly didnt believe they were real phoenix feathers, but rather energy bodies with high integrity, resembling phoenix feathers in shape. But Nuo Stans technique displayed his extraordinary foundation in the art of formations; even Song Jian currently couldnt abandon the formation materials completely to substitute with the Spirit Sword to form the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal! In an instant, many thoughts whirled in Song Jians mind. Flashes of inspiration collided and burst forth, and as for constructing formations with the Spirit Sword, Song Jian seemed to have grasped a trace of direction. Boom! A thunderous roar interrupted Song Jians contemplation, as the Phoenix above him kept amassing the fire elements around him, forming a gigantic fireball over ten meters in diameter in the sky. Damn it, I cant believe I got distracted in the middle of a fight, thats practically courting death Song Jian took a deep breath, concentrating all his Sword Qi into the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. With a fierce slash forward, Song Jian muttered softly, Sword Qi Stone Tower, suppress the demon and evil spirits! Hundreds of Spirit Swords appeared around him, which, under Song Jians control, swiftly flew towards the sky. At that moment, a Sword Qi Stone Tower over ten meters tall had already taken shape in the air. Just as the Sword Qi Stone Tower was ready to crush down on the Evil Fire Phoenix, more than a hundred Spirit Swords suddenly flew to the surrounds of the tower, beginning to plunge into it continuously. With every Spirit Sword inserted, the aura of the Sword Qi Stone Tower became more solid. Once all the hundred-plus Spirit Swords were embedded in the tower, the originally ten-meter-tall tower suddenly soared to over thirty meters in height, and its presence became even more imposing and solidified. Clearly, the Sword Qi Stone Tower had been enhanced by Song Jian. In the distance, the Evil Fire Phoenixs eyes were filled with rage. It controlled the Evil Fire Phoenix Spirit Formation to condense a fireball over ten meters in diameter, initially aiming to wipe out Song Jian with a single strike, but the towering thirty-meter-high Stone Tower in the sky quickly captured its attention. What, what is this thing? Nuo Stan clenched his teeth in frustration. This human seemed so frail he could be crushed single-handedly, yet he kept pulling out all these tricksCone moment a long sword, the next a palm imprint, and now a tower, which was just infuriatingly endless! S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The previous Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword had only caused him some slight injuries, but the Sword Qi Palm Imprint had truly made him spit out blood. Had it not been for his innate ability Immortal Phoenix kicking in, he might have suffered severe injuries from that attack. Seeing the suddenly expanded Sword Qi Stone Tower, a surge of excitement filled Song Jians heart. Although he was not yet capable of using Spirit Swords as materials to construct a formation, he could still use them as supplementary materials to enhance the power of an existing formation. This step was a world apart from being utterly clueless before. Even the idea of using Spirit Swords as materials to build formations was starting to take shape in Song Jians mind. With some time, he believed he could fully achieve the construction of formations using Spirit Swords! Song Jians Sword Qi Value had recovered one-fifth, which is why he could only summon a bit more than a hundred Spirit Swords. Moreover, the time taken to summon the Spirit Swords left him without any chance to dodge the massive fireball. As he watched the Sword Qi Stone Tower swell to over thirty meters, a smile crept onto Song Jians face. The dark purple fireball was less than ten meters away from him, traveling so fast that he had absolutely no time to dodge. With a mere thought, Song Jians figure vanished from the spot, and in the instant he disappeared, the fireball smashed ferociously into the ground where he had previously stood, like a meteor crashing down, producing a thunderous roar that could be heard dozens of miles away. Inside the Dragon God Hall, the monitoring screen began to distort violently, Bang! As intense energy fluctuations interfered with the monitoring magic, several Giant Dragon priests looked at each other in disbelief. They could not fathom why the pursuit of a single Necromancer from the Legendary Realm had led to the emergence of an Evil Fire Phoenix, whose power had surpassed the Legendary Realm and was nearing the Demi-God Realm. Yali Fu, you should go, said an aged Giant Dragon priest, opening his dark gold vertical pupils to glance at the Fire Giant Dragon Yali Fu. The strength of this Evil Fire Phoenix has reached the peak of the Legendary Realm, and it has even touched the domain of the Demi-God. Only you are capable of surely defeating it Chapter 1295 - Chapter 1295 Chapter 1297 Shattered Chapter 1295: Chapter 1297 Shattered Chapter 1295: Chapter 1297 Shattered The massive fireball, with a diameter of over ten meters, smashed down like a falling star where Song Jian had been standing. The horrific wave of fire spread rapidly, melting the soil and hills within hundreds of meters into a magma-like flow that streamed everywhere. Tang Li watched dumbstruck from a distance, gulping down a healing potion, while thinking with trepidation, With such might, its akin to a natural disaster. Not to mention facing it head-on, just the aftermath could instant-kill me It was at this moment that Tang Li finally felt a sliver of fear. After all, he had been in the Dragon Bone Wasteland for over half a month and had encountered the Dragon Soul Guard several times, but each time he managed to escape unscathed. Over time, a sense of arrogance had inevitably crept into his heart. However, the scene before him now sobered him up completely, making him realize his own insignificance! Thankfully, he was a few kilometers away from where the fireball exploded. Otherwise, with his strength, he might not have been able to escape at all. As the aftermath of the fireball slowly dissipated, the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan sensed carefully and noticed that Song Jians presence seemed to have vanished. A cold smile formed on his lips, and with a beckon of his hand, the hovering Phoenix transformed into countless dark purple feathers that flew towards him. In no time, these feathers merged into Nuo Stans body. Nuo Stan displayed a disdainful smile and turned to leave. Just then, he suddenly sensed something amiss and spun around, his gaze shooting towards the sky. How, how can this be Nuo Stans face showed shock. That insignificant human was clearly killed by me, why, why hasnt his skill dissipated? Could it be, that human has not At this moment, the Sword Qi Stone Tower above Nuo Stans head had changed from an illusion to a solid form. The ancient tower emanated a sense of time-worn antiquity, with fierce Sword Qi swirling around it as if protecting it. Shortly after, Song Jians figure slowly reappeared in the same spot, standing on the glass-like ground, and he couldnt help but show an expression of shock on his face. Truly terrifying. This strike has melted the soil within hundreds of miles into a crystal-like substance similar to glass Song Jian muttered to himself. The temperature was much higher than that of his Red Lotus Karma Fire, many times over. If he hadnt taken refuge in the Shattered Divine Realm, he might have had to trigger the passive skill, Enemy of Death God, which he hadnt used for a long time. The moment Song Jian appeared, the speed at which the Sword Qi Stone Tower consolidated quickened exponentially. In just two seconds, the Sword Qi Stone Tower fell towards the Evil Fire Phoenix with an unstoppable momentum. After Song Jian entered the Shattered Divine Realm, the Sword Qi Stone Tower didnt immediately collapse, but its rate of consolidation was clearly affected, which is why it hadnt fallen for so long. Youre really still alive! The rage in the Evil Fire Phoenixs eyes flared up once again, and with a spread of his arms, countless dark purple fiery feathers flew out from within him again. This time, the number of feathers was double that of before. However, the Sword Qi Stone Tower had already begun to fall, and he no longer had the time to consolidate these feathers into a formation. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ The Evil Fire Phoenix controlled the feathers, sending them towards the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Countless feathers clashed against the Sword Qi Stone Tower, attempting to weaken its formidable might with their sheer numbers. Bang, bang, bang A series of sparks burst upon the surface of the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Each Evil Flame Phoenix Feather was as powerful as a rocket grenade. Such a secret trove of feathers could even blast a big hole in the walls of the City of Hope, but against the Sword Qi Stone Tower, they failed miserably and didnt even penetrate the Sword Qi Defense on its surface. Fury intensified in the eyes of the Evil Fire Phoenix. He had not expected his Evil Fire Phoenix Feathers to be utterly ineffective against the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Damn this human Nuo Stan cursed under his breath, and with a forceful stomp, he shot up like an arrow towards the Sword Qi Stone Tower in the sky. Evil Phoenix Breaking the Sky! A stern shout, and Nuo Stan unleashed his signature move once more. Song Jians brows furrowed instantly; this punch was powerful enough to break through the Opening Heaven Style. Although the Sword Qi Stone Tower had been strengthened by him, whether it could withstand this punch was something Song Jian had no confidence in. Boom! Nuo Stans punch struck fiercely against the base of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, and a series of explosive sounds erupted. The first layer of the tower shattered instantly, turning into countless fragments that shot in all directions. Song Jians heart sankChis Sword Qi Defense, which had withstood the Evil Flame Phoenix Feather, now was breached as if it were mere paper, and it took the first layer of the tower with it. Boom, boom, boom~ It was not just the first layer. Like a meteor rushing upstream, Nuo Stans figure continued to surge upward, breaking through every layer of the tower as he passed. The second layer, the third layer, the fourth layer, The Sword Qi Stone Tower, originally more than thirty meters tall, had ten or more meters demolished in just a few seconds, and Nuo Stan showed no signs of stopping. His fists, like mountain-piercing drills, smashed each layer of the Sword Qi Stone Tower to smithereens! Song Jians face was as grim as could be. Nuo Stans strength was overwhelming; during the fight, regardless of whatever technique Song Jian deployed, Nuo Stan was like a brute who merely muscled through it, dissolving all of Song Jians moves! While the battle seemed fierce, Song Jian was aware that it was only because the gap in strength between him and Nuo Stan was too vast. The opponent didnt need any tricks at all; he could simply overpower any situation with brute strength. Boom! The eighth layer of the Sword Qi Stone Tower was also broken, but this time it appeared that Nuo Stans punch had finally run out of steam, and he lacked the strength to destroy the last layer! Nuo Stan looked at the base of the ninth layer of the tower, with just a diameter of five or six meters, a trace of regret flashing in his eyes. What a pity, my strength has not fully recovered. Otherwise, hmph! With a cold snort, Nuo Stans figure fell towards the ground. The last layer of the tower, now less than three meters tall, seemed to be Song Jians last shred of dignity. As the tower emitted a shrill whistling sound, it hurled itself fiercely towards Nuo Stan. Nuo Stan, having exhausted his moves, could only rely on his sturdy body to endure the impact as he saw the Sword Qi Stone Tower, barely a meter away, hurtle toward him. Boom! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sword Qi Stone Tower slammed hard into Nuo Stans back, immediately producing a thunderous explosion. Nuo Stans once erect figure bent over, his right hand instinctively reaching for the ground, but just as it was less than a foot away, he abruptly stopped. His palm trembled slightly, then clenched into a fist firmly; Spurt! Blood sprayed out as Nuo Stan slowly straightened up, turned around, and the anger that swelled in his eyes as he faced Song Jian seemed ready to burn him to ashes. Chapter 1296 - Chapter 1296 Chapter 1298 Dragon Soul Guard Chapter 1296: Chapter 1298 Dragon Soul Guard Chapter 1296: Chapter 1298 Dragon Soul Guard Song Jians strength had somewhat exceeded Nuo Stans expectations. In his eyes, Song Jian was simply a common human who hadnt even reached Tier 3 combat power. Yet, to his surprise, this regular human being had battled with him for so long and even inflicted an injury on him. Though it wasnt serious, Nuo Stan felt it was the greatest insult to him. The door to the last floor of the Sword Qi Stone Tower opened, and a suction force surged toward Nuo Stan. With a low snort, he casually pointed a finger, and the Sword Qi Stone Tower, which only had its last level remaining, exploded into pieces. Childs play Nuo Stan sneered. However, he suddenly felt an itch in his throat and couldnt help coughing twice, spraying blood-specked spittle. The hot breath quickly burned the blood clean in the air, but Nuo Stans complexion grew even uglier. Song Jian looked at Nuo Stan and sighed inwardly, Im simply no match for him! He had already released all of his most damaging attack skills, exploiting the opponents underestimation to wound him. But if Song Jian were to use them again, he believed that Nuo Stan would easily break through his attacks. If Nuo Stan chose to dodge, he probably wouldnt even sustain a light injury. The gap in strength and realm between the two men was too great. When Nuo Stan wasnt taking the battle seriously, Song Jian could take some advantage. But now, from the look in Nuo Stans eyes, Song Jian could tell that he had begun to take him as a real opponent. This battle has gone on for so long; what are the Dragon Soul Guards of the Dragon Bone Wasteland doing? Have they not noticed anything amiss? Thoughts raced through Song Jians mind. Glancing at the increasingly intense aura of Nuo Stan, he had already started to consider escape routes. The battle-experienced Nuo Stan, seeing Song Jians expression, immediately understood what was on the others mind and couldnt help but laugh coldly, Thinking of running away now, isnt it a bit late? No sooner had he finished speaking than fierce purple flames burst into life around Nuo Stans body, and an exquisite suit of armor appeared on him. At the same time, countless Evil Flame Phoenix Feathers materialized out of thin air, floating around Nuo Stans body. With a gesture of his right hand, the majority of the feathers flew towards him, forming a three-meter-long war bow in his hand. The bow appeared luxurious, as if a phoenix were spreading its wings soaring through the sky. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some remaining Evil Flame Phoenix Feathers formed three long arrows that floated beside Nuo Stan. The arrowheads alone were over a foot long, and they were covered with fine barbs, resembling the fangs of wild beasts, emitting a frightening gleam. Since my awakening, you are the first enemy and the first real opponent Ive encountered, Nuo Stan said to Song Jian, enunciating each word, As an opponent who managed to injure me, I will treat you with enough respect to use one hundred percent of my power to kill you! Song Jian felt a tremor in his heart and was even thinking of escaping to the Shattered Divine Realm when suddenly, from afar, a dragons roar sounded. Three huge Dragon Soul Guards, each over twenty meters tall, were swiftly flying their way. Upon seeing the Dragon Soul Guards, a hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. Every one of these guards possessed the strength of the Legendary Realm. Even if they were not a match for Nuo Stan, they could certainly hold him off for some time. Blasphemer! The leading Dragon Soul Guard roared. The previously clear sky suddenly churned with clouds, rapidly condensing into a thundercloud covering about one kilometer in range. Lightning flickered within the clouds like silver dragons, barely visible, while thunder boomed ominously, as if heralding a heavenly tribulation, radiating endless might. Leading with a forbidden spell? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, but soon, he discovered that the Dragon Soul Guards sorcery also enveloped him, meaning, once the spell descended, he would share the same damage as Nuo Stan. Nuo Stan gave Song Jian, his smile now frozen on his face, a glance and snorted lightly, In the eyes of the Dragon Soul Guard, whats the difference between you and me? Only then did Song Jian realize, the Dragon Soul Guard was tasked with protecting the entire Dragon Bone Wasteland, and any creature other than the Dragon Clan was within its killing range. Most importantly, after death, the self-awareness of the Dragon Soul Guard would slowly fade over time, ultimately becoming nothing more than a combat automaton that only knew how to fight, eventually attacking anything other than the Giant Dragon Clan without discrimination, unaware of even the commands of the dragon priests. To avoid being attacked by the Dragon Soul Guard, one needed to enter the Dragon Bone Wasteland in the same way as before, escorted by a Giant Dragon. But now, the Black Dragon was so drunk as to be unconscious, and even if Song Jian released it from the Pet Space, it likely wouldnt be recognized by the Dragon Soul Guard. The Dragon Soul Guard might even assume that Song Jian had harmed the Black Dragon, and in turn, attack even more fiercely. Damn it, how could this happen! Song Jian cursed under his breath. With a thought, he suddenly vanished from the spot. Nuo Stan, who had been looking forward to witnessing Song Jians downfall, was momentarily stunned. He recalled that Song Jian had previously used this very move to escape a fatal attack. Nuo Stan had found it odd at the time. The man didnt seem to know deep space magic, so how had he dodged an attack from a fireball over ten meters in diameter so swiftly? Sensing the space fluctuations around him, Nuo Stans eyes betrayed a hint of confusion, This isnt teleportation, nor is it entering another plane. This spatial vibration, why does it feel like he entered the Star Realm? Its impossible. How could a mere human have the privilege of entering the Star Realm? Could it be that he is a follower specially favored by a deity? Nuo Stans eyes were filled with doubt and suspicion. If that were the case, killing him might provoke a deity. Although Nuo Stan was confident in his own abilities, he knew he was no match for a deity. Just any deity focusing their gaze on him would cause trouble enough, not to mention their followers, who alone could make trouble for him that he couldnt escape from! Hmph, what of deities? Once I regain my strength and find the Eye of Phoenix Ancestor, then all the gods in the heavens will bow before my Phoenix Dance Demonic Flame! Nuo Stan stared at the spot where Song Jian had disappeared, snorting coldly. As for the Dragon Soul Guards attack, Nuo Stan didnt take it seriously, not even bothering to look up. Boom, boom, boom~ Thunderous roars echoed from the sky, lightning flashing as it struck relentlessly towards the ground. Nuo Stan stood erect, defiant, his gaze towards the three Dragon Soul Guards filled with disdain and contempt. Chapter 1297 - Chapter 1297 Chapter 1299 Soul Attack Chapter 1297: Chapter 1299: Soul Attack Chapter 1297: Chapter 1299: Soul Attack A bunch of souls that have lost their self-awareness and only know slaughter are not worthy of making me dodge! Nuo Stan sneered, waving his right hand as countless dark purple feathers emerged once again. These feathers quickly converged into a vast expanse of demonic fire, rushing towards the three Dragon Soul Guards. If Song Jian were here now, he would have recognized it as the Demonic Fire Array that Nuo Stan had previously deployed. It was from this array that Song Jian had gleaned the key to arranging arrays using the Spirit Sword as material. Lightning and thunderous flames kept bombarding Nuo Stan, but above his head, a string of MISS or -1 kept appearing, as if some invisible mysterious force was protecting him, rendering these impressive bolts of lightning and thunderous flames completely unable to touch him in the slightest, not even breaking his most basic defense. Seeing that their attacks couldnt breach Nuo Stans defenses, the expressions on the faces of the three Dragon Soul Guards turned to shock. As the vast expanse of dark purple demonic fire attacked them, the three Dragon Soul Guards tried everything they could but couldnt withstand the onslaught of the fire, retreating helplessly backward. Looking at the three Dragon Soul Guards retreating again and again in the face of the Demonic Fire Array, Nuo Stan sneered, Nothing but the Dragon Clans guard dogs, struggling to survive on the Dragon Qi in the Dragon Bone Wasteland, yet daring to bark at meCits absolutely ridiculous! Nuo Stan looked at the three Dragon Soul Guards of Legendary Realm with a mocking look in his eyes. It should be noted that Nuo Stan himself was merely at the peak of the Legendary Realm; although he had touched the threshold of Demigod, he had only pushed the door open to glimpse the scenery within and had not truly stepped through. As such, Nuo Stans strength was essentially within the same major realm as the three Dragon Soul Guards. However, the power displayed in combat made the three guards seem even weaker than Song Jian. Before this, when Song Jian had encountered a Dragon Soul Guard and witnessed its strength, he too was astonished at their power. But now, it seemed that Nuo Stan had clearly seen through some weakness of the Dragon Soul Guards. In his eyes, the threat the Legendary Realm Dragon Soul Guards posed to him was perhaps even less than that posed by Song Jian. Blasphemer, you are seeking your own death! A Dragon Soul Guard, enveloped in dark purple flames, suddenly revealed a clear look in its previously murky eyes. Ignoring the flames on its body, it charged recklessly towards Nuo Stan. In an instant, winds surged, and clouds gathered as the phantom of a Giant Dragon, over a hundred meters in diameter, appeared behind the Dragon Soul Guard, who now wielded a Battle Halberd radiating blinding light. Die! Closing to within about ten meters of Nuo Stan, the Dragon Soul Guard hurled the Battle Halberd in its hand; Whoosh~ The Battle Halberd emitted a deep, wailing sound as it traced a dazzling arc through the air. The Dragon Soul Guard watched the Battle Halberd soar with a look of satisfaction, then its figure thunderously collapsed to the ground. The dark purple flames quickly spread over its entire body, and in no time at all, the Dragon Soul Guard was burned to nothingness. It must be understood that Dragon Soul Guards are merely remnants of the Dragon Clans souls after death; once they suffer too severe a damage, they would dissipate and shatter, leaving not even a trace of their true spirit. Clearly, this Dragon Soul Guard knew it was doomed and thus concentrated all its soul power into the Battle Halberd it held. Whether or not it could kill its opponent, it had exerted its utmost effort and could die without regrets! Facing the slash flying towards him like a falling meteor, Nuo Stans face finally showed a hint of seriousness. He felt the threat emanating from the Battle Halberd. His previous fight with Song Jian had caused him to suffer from carelessness. This time, he couldnt afford to be careless! Ignoring the other two Dragon Soul Guards trapped by the Demonic Fire Array, Nuo Stan let out a light shout, as countless fiery phoenix feathers emerged once more, converging in his hand into a trident. Nuo Stan gripped the trident with both hands and violently slashed at the approaching battle halberd. Whoosh~ A sharp arc suddenly appeared in front of Nuo Stan, its trajectory perfectly coinciding with that of the oncoming battle halberd at a single point. Just as a confident smile began to emerge at the corner of Nuo Stans mouth, the trident that should have hit the battle halberd felt no resistance at all. Nuo Stans complexion changed dramatically, for the battle halberd thrown at him was like a mere phantom, passing through the trident and smashing toward his chest. How could it have form but no substance? Nuo Stan exclaimed in surprise, but by then, there was no time left for him to react, leaving him no choice but to endure the strike with his robust body. Boom! All Nuo Stan could hear was a roaring in his ears as he felt as if a giant beast had fiercely slammed into his chest, knocking him flying backward. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In midair, Nuo Stan was astonished to find an exact copy of himself standing dumbly on the ground. Moments later, a sharp pain shot through his chest. Looking down, Nuo Stan saw a wound over a foot long on his chest that stretched all the way to his abdomen. Most startling was that the wound was not bleeding at all, resembling a split-open black hole. What is this, whats happening? Confusion flashed in Nuo Stans eyes. Just then, a strong suction force pulled him toward the figure on the ground that looked just like him. Nuo Stan found himself powerless to resist as he was dragged toward the figure and violently collided with it. In an instant, Nuo Stan couldnt help but lunge forward two steps. After steadying himself, he realized that the previous sensation was like an illusion; there was no damage whatsoever to the armor on his chest. The battle halberd from before A look of bewildered astonishment appeared in Nuo Stans eyes as a severe pain emerged from his chest, not as if it were coming from his body but as if it were arising from deep within his soul. The Dragon Soul Guards battle halberd, it damaged my soul Nuo Stan cried out in shock, his face turning pale. It was known that soul damage was much harder to heal than physical injuries. Even though he thought he had been extremely cautious with the Dragon Soul Guard, he had not expected the opponent to still land a sneak attack on him. Just then, a powerful aura suddenly swept in from afar, and a fiery figure rapidly flew toward him. Fur-covered beast, daring to invade the Giant Dragon Clans forbidden territory, you truly seek death! In the distant sky, a vast expanse of fire clouds surged in. The Giant Dragon Priestess, the flame Giant Dragon Yali Fu, looked at the two Dragon Soul Guards struggling in the dark purple flames, her eyes filled with terrifying murderous intent and endless rage. Chapter 1298 - Chapter 1298 Chapter 1300 The Flame Giant Dragon Chapter 1298: Chapter 1300: The Flame Giant Dragon Chapter 1298: Chapter 1300: The Flame Giant Dragon Dragon Soul Guards, although far from being comparable to real Giant Dragons, are the group that has made the greatest sacrifices for the Dragon Clan. These Dragon Soul Guards were also strong members of the Dragon Clan when alive, and after death, they transformed into Dragon Soul Guards to continue guarding the forbidden lands of the Dragon Clan. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It is known that after transforming into a Dragon Soul Guard, they can continue to exist for thousands of years, but once a battle occurs, they might face being killed and their souls destroyed. In such cases, where they are killed, even the true spirit mark of the Dragon Soul Guard cannot remain, leaving no possibility for reincarnation. It is the equivalent of disappearing from the world forever. Two Dragon Soul Guards were already burnt by the demonic flames to their last breath, and their bodies started to show specks of sparkling light, the manifestation of the true spirit mark. This situation foreshadowed that the true spirit mark had suffered irreversible damage and was gradually collapsing. The Giant Dragon Yali Fus face turned an ashen blue. With just one glance at the Dragon Soul Guards, she knew they were beyond saving. Without a word, she raised her hand and sent a dragon-shaped flame rushing towards Nuo Stan. As for the attack of the Dragon Soul Guards, Nuo Stan could afford to ignore it. Being in a soul state, even when the Dragon Soul Guards used Dragon Language Magic, the actual power was less than one-tenth of that of a real Giant Dragon; it couldnt harm him at all. This was the reason why Nuo Stan dared to withstand the Dragon Soul Guards use of Dragon Language Magic without sustaining much damage. However, that soul attack from the Battle Halberd of the Dragon Soul Guard had given him a hard time. Although his body wasnt injured, the wounds to his soul were much harder to heal. Nuo Stans current state was much worse than when he fought with Song Jian. Damn it, I must find a quiet place to recuperate. Otherwise, my soul will be in trouble Nuo Stans complexion was also ghastly, but faced with Yali Fu, he had to muster all his spirit. Otherwise, he might actually fall here. Yali Fu didnt see Song Jian and thought he had been killed by Nuo Stan. The Giant Dragon Clan didnt really care about the life or death of humans. But Song Jian was the battle flame of the Black Dragon Kamata. If Song Jian died, it could affect Kamata, possibly causing her irreparable harm that would prevent her from ever advancing in strength again. It wasnt the first time something like this happened in the history of the Dragon Clan, which is why they were quite opposed to their kin forming combat partner contracts with humans; after all, in their eyes, humans lifespans and strengths were no different from those of the reptiles on the ground. With this thought, Yali Fus fury intensified. After launching a dragon-shaped flame at the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan, she even started to charge at him with her fists, obviously preparing for close combat. Nuo Stan swung his trident with all his might, dispersing the casually launched dragon-shaped flame from Yali Fu. Then, he faced Yali Fus iron fists head-on. Boom, boom, boom~ To Nuo Stans surprise, Yali Fus iron fists dared to clash directly with his Fire Phoenix Halberd. He knew that his Fire Phoenix Halberd wasnt forged from common materials, but of millennial fire essence stone, thousands of times harder than steel alloy. Yali Fus strength far exceeded Nuo Stans, and now that he had already sustained serious injuries and urgently needed to find a quiet place to heal, he had no desire to fight her. Thus, he was constantly suppressed by Yali Fu. I must get away quickly, this woman is crazy! Faced with Yali Fus barrage of attacks, Nuo Stan had already thought of retreating. Just then, the figure of Song Jian suddenly appeared in the distance. After hiding in the Shattered Divine Realm for a while, Song Jian estimated that the opponents attack had ended and immediately came out of the Divine Country. Looking at the Crystalline Earth, ravaged and reflecting the sunlight, Song Jian couldnt help but click his tongue, If I hadnt hidden in the Shattered Divine Realm, even with the title Enemy of Death God, I might have had to die once again! The Enemy of Death Gods range of resurrection was a thousand meters, but Nuo Stans previous attack had clearly exceeded that range. Moreover, feeling the scorching heat emanating from the ground, Song Jian believed that, aside from the initial impact, the subsequent fire damage lasted for at least five minutes. Even if his passive power, the Enemy of Death God, had been triggered, he would have been unable to escape the continued fire damage. Boom! Suddenly, an explosion echoed from the distance. Song Jian raised his head and saw a fiery red figure entangled with a dark purple figure. Die, intruder! Your body desecrating the Dragon Bone Wasteland is a blasphemy to the Dragon Clan, Yali Fu dodged the opponents Battle Halberd and aimed a punch at Nuo Stans head with all her might. The dark purple figure, wielding a Battle Halberd, was actually smashed from mid-air to the ground by the punch of the fiery red figure, flattening a small hill completely. This is Song Jians eyes narrowed, and he immediately recognized Yali Fu, the Giant Dragon, feeling a lift in his heart. Since Yali Fu is here, that Evil Fire Phoenix is likely to die here today, Song Jian thought to himself. This place was originally the territory of the Dragon Clan, and several Dragon Soul Guards were specially assigned to protect the Dragon God Hall and the Dragon God Altar, also directly monitoring the entire Dragon Bone Wasteland. With the presence of these Dragon Soul Guards and innumerable Dragon Soul Guards in the Dragon Bone Wasteland, there was no entity that dared to confront them head-on. I am of the Southern Netherworld Fire Phoenix clan. By killing me, you will invite the enmity between the Giant Dragon and Fire Phoenix clans! Lying in a large crater, Nuo Stan spat a mouthful of blood, glanced at his limp left shoulder, and roared at Yali Fu in the sky. His left shoulder had been smashed by Yali Fus punch, the bones in his entire arm shattered beyond use, not able to support his weight, and even the Fire Phoenix Halberd could only be held in one hand, greatly diminishing his combat strength. Feeling his impending fall, Nuo Stan hurriedly invoked the power behind him to try to stop Yali Fu from continuing her attack. But there wasnt the slightest hint of hesitation on Yali Fus face. With a cold snort, she spread her hands outwards, and a gigantic fireball started to rapidly coalesce over ten meters above her head. The fireball, no more than a meter in diameter but radiating light and heat, was over ten times more intense than Nuo Stans previous fireballs, resembling a raging sun. No! With a thick killing intent exuding from her, Nuo Stans face displayed utter despair. Moments later, his body was engulfed by the sun-like fireball. Song Jian shielded his eyes; when the fireball hit the large crater where Nuo Stan was, it didnt explode. Instead, it slowly dissolved, without a sound or any damage to the surrounding area, as if it wasnt a physical entity, but a mere illusion. But within Nuo Stans crater, it was now filled with magma, resembling a pit of lava. The magma slowly overflowed, its dark red glow emerging. Song Jian couldnt help but gasp. The attack had compressed all its energy within Nuo Stans crater without a trace of leakage. Such control of power, not only was Song Jian incapable of, but even a being like Nuo Stan couldnt have possessed. Not even a complete corpse left behind! Song Jian observed the magma crater bubbling with gases and couldnt help but click his tongue. Chapter 1299 - Chapter 1299 Chapter 1301 Acknowledgment Chapter 1299: Chapter 1301: Acknowledgment Chapter 1299: Chapter 1301: Acknowledgment The Flame Giant Dragon Yali Fu hovered in the air, her red robe trailing behind her like wings, gently supporting her as she descended to the edge of the lava pit. Staring at the lava pit with an ashen face, Yali Fu still looked furiously incensed. Observing the high-temperature magma that constantly churned on the surface, Yali Fu extended her right hand and gently pointed into the lava pit. A dazzling red light burst forth from her fingertip. With a swoosh, a beam as thick as a finger shot into the magma. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Roar~ A bestial roar exploded from the lava pit as an Evil Fire Phoenix, its body covered in magma, burst forth. Nuo Stan, in his current state, looked extremely disheveled; his originally splendid feathers were all gone, replaced by a layer of charred feathers that clung tightly to his skin, making him appear quite grotesque. In the chest of the Phoenix, there was a fist-sized penetrating wound. Looking through the wound, one could see a heart that was only two-thirds intact, stubbornly beating. However, copious amounts of blood were gushing out, causing the vitality of the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan to grow increasingly feeble. You, how did you discover I wasnt dead The Evil Fire Phoenix landed and transformed back into the human Nuo Stan, who knelt on one knee, supported himself with one hand on the ground, barely lifted his head, and stared at Yali Fu as he asked. Childs play! Yali Fu didnt seem the least bit inclined to explain to Nuo Stan. Her eyes, formerly crystal red, suddenly changed into dark gold with vertical pupils. Two beams of golden light shot from her eyes and fiercely struck Nuo Stans body. With no strength to resist, Nuo Stan was sent flying as if hit by a train, crashing through a hill and landing heavily on the ground. The rest is up to you, kill him! Yali Fu turned to glance at Song Jian and said. Though the murderous intent emanating from Yali Fu wasnt directed at Song Jian, his look alone still made Song Jian feel as if he had fallen into a chilly abyss. Nodding towards Yali Fu, Song Jian tightened his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword and leapt towards Nuo Stan. Open Heaven! With a single thought, Sword Qi surged like a tide into the Sky-breaking Sword. A wisp of chaotic Sword Qi was nurtured within the dantian, travelling along Song Jians meridians with the other Sword Qi, flowing into the Sky-breaking Sword. Wherever the chaotic Sword Qi passed, the meridians screamed with tearing pain. During its course, Song Jian noticed that this strand of chaotic Sword Qi seemed to even absorb other Sword Qi to strengthen itself. Though the change was minuscule due to the short time it had, Song Jian would not have noticed such a subtle shift had his strength not slightly improved. Nuo Stan watched as the phantom of a giant axe slowly appeared in the air, a look of utter despair crossing his face. If I hadnt just awoken, if the Dragon Soul Guard hadnt injured my soul, if not for that Giant Dragon, how could you, an ant, possibly Nuo Stan laughed maniacally. Before he could finish, the Open Heaven Axe descended fiercely onto him. A damage number in the tens of millions floated up from Nuo Stans head, taking away his last bit of vitality. Boom! A dark purple flame ignited on Nuo Stans body, enveloping him entirely. In a short while, his body turned to ashes, and next to the pile of ash, a purple-golden treasure chest appeared. Suddenly, a white light surged around Song Jians body. Killing the Blaze Phoenix granted him a great deal of combat experience, and his level had risen by one. However, compared to the level increase, Song Jian was still captivated by the treasure chest beside the ashes. Legendary Treasure Box! Song Jians eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but step forward and pick up the chest. Although the participation of the Dragon Soul Guard and the Flame Giant Dragon Yali Fu caused the quality of the treasure box dropped by Nuo Stan to decline, seeing the legendary glow of the treasure box, Song Jian still felt somewhat surprised. Knowing his own strength, the idea of killing Nuo Stan was an impossible feat. Although Nuo Stan was just in the initial stage of his attributes and had not reached the peak of his power, he was still not someone Song Jian could deal with at the moment. That is also why, with the Dragon Soul Guard and Yali Fu participating in the kill, Nuo Stan still dropped a legendary-grade treasure box upon death; his strength was simply too far beyond that of an ordinary Legendary Realm Boss. Lady Yali Fu, this is the skull of that Necromancer! Song Jian handed a palm-sized white jade skull to Yali Fu. It was a quest item that appeared in Song Jians inventory automatically after the death of the Necromancer. Although it was not Song Jian who killed the Necromancer himself, his death was indirectly due to Song Jian, so when the Evil Fire Phoenix killed him, the system recognized that Song Jian had completed the task. All these riffraff who trespassed into the Dragon Bone Wasteland deserve to die! Yali Fu grabbed the Necromancers skull and squeezed it with force, crushing it into powder with her hand. Crushing the bones of the Necromancer by hand seemed to improve Yali Fus mood somewhat. She glanced at Song Jian and nodded slightly, Your performance this time has exceeded our expectations. From now on, you will become a member of the Dragon Clan and can proclaim yourself as part of the Dragon Clan to outsiders! Under normal circumstances, the Dragon Clan would only acknowledge Song Jian as a battle companion and would not consider him a member of the Dragon Clan. However, this mission, by a happy accident, eliminated a significant hidden danger in the Dragon Bone Wasteland. The dragon priests did not expect that the Necromancer would cause such trouble, summoning so many bone behemoths and concealing them so well right under their noses. If it was not for Song Jian, its likely that the Necromancer would not have exposed all these bone behemoths. Most importantly, the dragon priests never imagined that an Evil Fire Phoenix was in hiding underground in the Dragon Bone Wasteland. A mature Evil Fire Phoenix is comparable to a demigod, and its early exposure can be considered resolving a potential threat for the Dragon Clan. As a result, the dragon priests acknowledged Song Jian, granting him the privileges and benefits of the Dragon Clan. In the reputation column, because of capturing the Black Dragon as a battle pet, Song Jians reputation with the Dragon Clan was exceedingly low, already at the absolute bottom of indifference. Just a bit lower, and it would turn into hatred. But now, after being acknowledged by the dragon priestess Yali Fu, Song Jians reputation with the Dragon Clan instantly rose to respect, just over twenty thousand points shy of reaching reverence. If Song Jian were determined enough to stay in the Dragon Bone Wasteland for a year and a half, completing tasks every day to raise his Dragon Clan reputation to worship, he would not only be able to purchase those precious treasures from the treasures of the Dragon Clan but also be able to hire Giant Dragons to fight for him. After all, the Dragon Clan greatly enjoys collecting treasures. The items that appear in the Dragon Clans treasure are absolutely the top-grade equipment that players dream of obtaining. Come back with me, Yali Fu returned to her Giant Dragon form, twisted her head towards Song Jian, and motioned for him to mount her back. Song Jian was suddenly filled with a sense of honored surprise. The Dragon Clan typically despises having anyone ride on their back. Yali Fus willingness to let Song Jian mount her back was evidently a form of recognition toward him. Once Song Jian was seated securely, the Flame Giant Dragon spread its wings wide and soared into the sky, flying towards the location of the Dragon God Hall. Chapter 1300 - Chapter 1300 Chapter 1302 Dragon Gods Blessing Chapter 1300: Chapter 1302: Dragon Gods Blessing Chapter 1300: Chapter 1302: Dragon Gods Blessing Within the Dragon God Hall, several Giant Dragon Priests all looked at Song Jian, and it was quite evident that their attitude towards him had become much friendlier. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, I am Giant Dragon Priest Kanwadia; Kamata is of my kin. Im delighted that youve joined the Dragon Clan! said the Giant Dragon Priest with two horns on his head, his face brimming with a smile. Kanwadia was also a Black Dragon, but he was over three thousand years old, a true Giant Dragon possessing the strength of the Legendary Realm. Previously, it was Black Dragon Kamata who followed him into the Dragon God Altar and received the Dragon Gods Blessing, activating the power of the Dragon Bloodline inheritance. Song Jian, I am Giant Dragon Priest Aita. Are you interested in having a fight with me? Dont worry, I will suppress my strength to match your realm! said a beautiful man with purple hair and wearing silver armor with a smile. Ignore him, Song Jian. Aita is a battle maniac. Every fight hes in is like battling a mortal enemy. Even in friendly sparring, hell drag his opponent down with him A white-haired old man laughed heartily, Although his strength is only above average among the Giant Dragon Priests, his combat power is definitely ranked first! Welcome, Song Jian. I am Giant Dragon Priest Gel. Your bravery is comparable to the legendary heroes of ancient times! the old man with white hair opened his arms and embraced Song Jian, then said, By the way, what happened to Kamata? Is she injured? Why didnt I see her during the battle? The trial given to Song Jian by the Giant Dragon Priests had included the combat power of the newly advanced Black Dragon Kamata, and they had expected that with her help, killing a newly inducted Necromancer of the Legendary Realm should pose no problem. What the Giant Dragon Priests did not know was that beneath the hills and plains of the Dragon Bone Wasteland lurked an Evil Fire Phoenix. Oh, Kamata, she she got drunk. Yes, thats it, drunk said Song Jian calmly to the Giant Dragon Priests. In fact, Song Jian was somewhat flustered inside. Judging by Kamatas human-transformed appearance, she was really just a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl. Giving her alcohol and being found out by an elder of the same clan made Song Jian feel a bit embarrassed. However, as long as a member of the Dragon Clan could transform, they were considered adults, although they would undergo second and third transformations as they aged. Seeing the Giant Dragon Priests surprised expressions, Song Jian sighed inwardly and summoned the soundly sleeping Kamata from his Pet Space. The over ten-meter-long Black Dragon suddenly appeared in front of the Giant Dragon Priests, her body exuding a strong smell of alcohol, sleeping and drooling, with a strange smile hanging on her face. On seeing the state of Black Dragon Kamata, the Giant Dragon Priests looked at each other in disbelief. Considering the physical constitution of the Dragon Clan, how much alcohol had she consumed to become so drunk that she was completely unconscious? Er, alright then, let her rest for a while. After all, she has just successfully advanced Gel said helplessly. Song Jian gave an awkward smile and returned Black Dragon Kamata back to the Pet Space to rest, looking somewhat embarrassed at the Giant Dragon Priests. You dont need to feel embarrassed. In fact, for the Dragon Clan, who have such long lifespans, a few small hobbies are not a big deal, cough cough~ Gel gave Song Jian a glance and said with a smile, Song Jian, you are now a member of the Dragon Clan, but theres still one final step to complete. That is to go to the Dragon God Altar and receive the Dragon Gods Blessing. Only those of the Dragon Clan who have the Dragon Gods Blessing are considered true members of the Dragon Clan! Dragon Gods Blessing? Isnt that something only those with the Dragon Bloodline can receive? asked Song Jian, puzzled. You should know, Song Jian had merely garnered recognition from a few Giant Dragon priests. In actuality, he was still an unequivocal human player. How could the Dragon God possibly bestow a blessing upon him? Of course, there is a difference between you and a true Giant Dragon, but since youve earned the recognition of the Dragon Clan, the Dragon God will also regard you as a member and grant you a blessing! Gel said with a smile, At the very least, it could increase your lifespan by several decades, or even a hundred years. Wouldnt that be great? Song Jian nodded. This was an unexpected joy. The most important thing was that he was a player, not an NPC in the game. If any disadvantageous events were to occur, he would receive a system prompt in advance, and based on that prompt, make the correct choices. Following the white-haired Gel into the depths of the cave, a colossal altar over a thousand square meters in area and more than thirty meters high, appeared before Song Jian. What was astonishing was that all the materials used to construct this altar were made of pristine bones as white as jade. Are, are all these bones from dragons? Song Jian asked, his face full of amazement. These are the remains of the elite within the Dragon Clan. To be able to merge a part of ones body into the Dragon God Altar after death is the highest honor for the Dragon Clan! Gels eyes gleamed peculiarly, staring intently at the Dragon God Altar with an excited expression. It seemed he was eagerly anticipating that a bone from his own body might appear in the altar after his death. Song Jian was somewhat speechless. He could never fully understand this kind of fanatical worship and belief, but it was a tradition of the Dragon Clan, not something he could casually comment on. Ascending the steps step by step, Song Jian climbed onto the Dragon God Altar, while the Giant Dragon Mage Gel respectfully stood below the altar. This altar was such that members of the Dragon Clan had only three opportunities in their lifetimes to ascend, each time only when their strength had peaked and they needed to break through in their bloodline lineage. Gel had already ascended three times, and likely, he would never have another opportunity to climb this altar in his lifetime. His gaze followed Song Jians back, his eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions. As soon as Song Jian set foot on the Dragon God Altar, unsurprisingly, he immediately received a system prompt. System: You have discovered a special area, the Dragon God Altar. Only members of the Dragon Clan with a reputation of Respected or higher are permitted entry, or else you will be ruthlessly hunted by the Dragon Clan! System: You have stepped onto the Dragon God Altar. Please offer an item at minimum of gold quality. The Dragon God will grant you a corresponding blessing. The higher the quality of the offered item, the stronger the Dragon Gods Blessing effect you will receive! Song Jian was stunned and looked up incredulously at the Dragon God Altar. Eh, whats going on? Wasnt I supposed to come here and then receive the Dragon Gods blessing? Why do I need to offer an item? Could there have been some mistake? Am I being discriminated against here? The Black Dragon pet didnt offer anything when it came here, and Song Jian, as the owner, would know if Kamata had any such treasures. Why did it become necessary for him to offer items when it was his turn? I, Song Jian, cannot accept this indignity! Song Jians face turned sour as he opened his inventory and began rummaging for items he didnt need, and of course, they had to be of high quality! Chapter 1301 - Chapter 1301 Chapter 1303 Evil Phoenix Eyes Chapter 1301: Chapter 1303: Evil Phoenix Eyes Chapter 1301: Chapter 1303: Evil Phoenix Eyes Regarding the Dragon God Altar, Song Jian originally had some hesitation, but after being authenticated by the game system, he put his mind at ease. However, he was slightly dissatisfied that the Dragon God Altar required sacrificial offerings, but this dissatisfaction quickly dissipated. This wasnt part of the quest rewards; in the game, you have to give as much as you take. Even if Song Jian and his Black Dragon battle pet didnt need to make a sacrificial offering to receive the Dragon Gods Blessing, the effectiveness of such a blessing could easily be imagined, it would probably be as useless as a chicken rib. But now, by sacrificing high-quality items to receive the Dragon Gods Blessing, the higher the tier of the sacrificed item, the stronger the effect of the blessing. Song Jian certainly intended to seize such an opportunity firmly. Searching through all his belongings, the highest quality items were probably only the pieces of the Sword Immortal set, the Chaos Feather Wings, and the Sky-breaking Sword, but these pieces of equipment were a representation of his strength, and he could not bear to sacrifice them. Phew, its a rare opportunity. I must sacrifice at least one legendary quality piece of equipment! Song Jian thought to himself. At that moment, his eyes landed on the Legendary Treasure Box he had just obtained. It was the valuable loot dropped by the Evil Fire Phoenix. Although external forces had assisted in its defeat, it still dropped a treasure box of legendary quality. With NPCs involved in the kill, even if there are legendary quality items inside, they probably wont be very powerful. Maybe itll drop one or two pieces of legendary quality materials, and if thats the case, then Ill use it to sacrifice at the Dragon God Altar! Song Jian thought to himself. Materials of legendary quality and legendary quality equipment might have certain differences, but to a player, and to a game structure like the Dragon God Altar, the difference between the two is negligible. Song Jian didnt hesitate to start opening the treasure box in his inventory slot. It was well known that opening a treasure box would emit a dazzling light, and if the Giant Dragon worshippers saw it, it would always be a troublesome matter. Opening it in the inventory slot would avoid such troubles. The only thing to keep in mind when opening a treasure box in an inventory slot is that you must have enough empty inventory spaces. If there isnt enough space, the treasure box cannot be opened. The moment Song Jian clicked the Open button on the treasure box, it disappeared, and suddenly, more than a dozen items appeared in Song Jians inventory. Song Jian quickly scanned the items. They were of various colors, with most being of silver or even blue quality, but among them, there was one item emitting a faint purple-gold glow. Evil Phoenix Eye (Legendary), Special Item, Attributes: Upon use, it can replace one of the users eyes with the item and gain the Phoenix Clans special Eye Technique, while also possessing a strand of the purest Phoenix Bloodline! Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians eyes widened, and his breathing became heavy. A bloodline itemCthis was a legendary quality bloodline item! The Phoenix Bloodline was considered among the most top-tier bloodlines known and unknown to players, and Eye Technique was something that only appeared in legends. For a player to master an Eye Technique, even the lowest white quality Eye Technique, required a great deal of luck and opportunity, not to mention the time and effort spent would be ten or even a hundred times more than other skills of the same quality. But the power of Eye Technique was worth the time and effort it consumed. It was often incredibly powerful, and aside from a few very rare and special Eye Techniques that require specific bloodlines and professions, most other Eye Techniques have no class requirements, acting as an extra skill beyond ones class. Such skills were coveted and desired by all players. This item, even Song Jian was somewhat tempted, and if he were willing to auction it off, it would probably stir players and NPC professionals in several major cities around, and the final price would absolutely be an unexpectedly astronomical figure! Damn it, what to do now? I thought I would just get some sort of mediocre Legendary item, but now a top-grade bloodline item has appeared, and it can even control pupil techniques A hesitant expression showed on Song Jians face. Just at that moment, the Dragon God Altar suddenly began to tremble slightly. Made up of countless Giant Dragon skeletons, the altar now seemed like a living creature. A potent aura started to spread within it, and the faint sound of dragon chants started echoing, making the Dragon Priests standing under the altar grow excited one by one. The, the Dragon God has actually responded to the sacrifice, the Dragon Gods gaze has begun to observe this place, how, how is this possible Priest Gel shook with excitement, his eyes full of disbelief, and his white hair began to move as though by an unseen wind. Although Gel always appeared frail and old, now a booming aura emitted from him, drawing the attention of the other Priests of the Dragon Clan nearby. This was Gels overwhelming excitement; for a moment, he could no longer conceal the aura on his body, thus revealing it. Gel was approaching ten thousand years of age. In those ten thousand years, sacrifices that had elicited a response from the Dragon God were few and far between, and each response came with an exceptionally powerful blessing! He, he is just a human after all, how could the Dragon God Fire Dragon Yali Fu spoke in a surprised tone, her voice lowered. Although Song Jian had gained the approval of the Dragon Clan, he did not possess a trace of the Dragon bloodline. His approval came partly because of his substantial contribution to the Dragon Clan with his strong personal power and partly for being the combat partner of the Black Dragon Kama. That a human being like him had gained the attention of the Dragon God, suddenly shattered the worldviews of several Dragon Priests who had always guarded the Dragon God Hall and the Dragon Bone Wasteland! At this moment, the system notification in Song Jians eyes changed once again. System: An item in your inventory has caused a change in the Dragon God Altar. This item has drawn the Dragon Gods attention, who fervently hopes you will sacrifice it to him! Song Jians gaze fell upon his inventory, where all the items, except for the Evil Phoenix Eye, had turned grey and were sealed, unable to be taken out or freely moved. Only the Evil Phoenix Eye remained unchanged in its inventory slot. A bitter smile emerged on Song Jians face; it looked like the Evil Phoenix Eye had caught the Dragon Gods interest, and it seemed he wouldnt be able to leave the Dragon God Altar if he did not sacrifice it. With that thought, Song Jian took out the Evil Phoenix Eye, radiating a purple-golden glow, and gently placed the dazzling, palm-sized eyeball into the altar. In an instant, a purple-golden light burst forth from the altar, like a column of light shooting into the sky, brightly illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime. Chapter 1302 - Chapter 1302 Chapter 1304 Breaking Illusion Divine Eye Chapter 1302: Chapter 1304: Breaking Illusion Divine Eye Chapter 1302: Chapter 1304: Breaking Illusion Divine Eye A crisp phoenix call rose up, and a gigantic purple phoenix appeared above the Dragon God Altar. The size of this phoenix was larger than the altar itself, appearing in the sky above it with an expression full of rage, its body enveloped in dark purple flames. Seeing the phantom of the phoenix on the Dragon God Altar, several members of the Dragon Clan priest caste seemed somewhat nervous. At this moment, the phoenix apparition was staring directly at Song Jian, its eyes filled with hateful fury that, were it material, would be enough to burn Song Jian to ashes. Human, you The voice of the Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan started to echo around the altar, but before he could finish, a golden chain appeared out of thin air above the altar, shooting straight towards him. A piercing scream rang out as the golden chain ran through the chest of Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan, dark purple blood flowing like flames from the wound, burning fiercely in midair. This flame-like blood seemed almost illusory, and even when it dripped onto the altar, it caused no change whatsoever. No, Dragon God, the Phoenix Ancestors will not let you go, will not let go In a voice of despair, Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan let out a ferocious roar, struggling to break free from the restraints of the golden chains. However, it was not long before the golden chains, as thick as a finger, seemed to be manipulated by an invisible hand, weaving incessantly through the body of Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan. In a short amount of time, its body was heavily entwined by the chains, and then slowly, it was pulled into the void. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, please no, spare me, I beg you, Dragon God The struggles of Evil Fire Phoenix Nuo Stan became even more frantic as it tried to escape the gold chains confines. Its wing had been severely damaged from the ferocious struggling, severed by the chains, but the Evil Fire Phoenix paid it no heed. Just as the severed wing began falling, the golden chain shot out again like a serpent, binding the wing securely as well. Seeing this, Evil Fire Phoenix became even more despondent, exerting all its strength as the purple flames on its body surged, nearly melting the gold chains that bound it. Yet, no matter how the Evil Fire Phoenix struggled, it was gradually dragged into the void. The other end of the chain seemed to be linked to another passageway, and when the silhouette of Evil Fire Phoenix completely vanished into the void, the temple where the Dragon God Altar stood again became quiet, even the column of light that had pierced the heavens disappeared. Song Jian looked towards the altar. The eyeball that he had originally placed there had now vanished into thin air, presumably taken by the Dragon God along with the last remnant of the Evil Fire Phoenixs soul. Just then, several golden notifications suddenly appeared in Song Jians system prompt bar. System: You have sacrificed the legendary item, Evil Phoenix Eye, and obtained the Dragon Gods appreciation; your reputation among the Dragon Clan has risen to Revered! System: You have sacrificed the legendary item, Evil Phoenix Eye, and obtained the Dragon Gods Blessing. Please choose from the three options below the one that satisfies you the most! Option 1: Giant Dragon Physique, Attribute: Gain the robust physique of the Dragon Clan, Vitality attribute increased by 100 points, and obtain defensive and resistance enhancements that come with the Vitality attribute increase; Vitality Points recovery speed substantially increased, obtaining the passive talent skill, Super Regeneration; Super Regeneration, immune to any damage below one hundred points, possessing the ability to rapidly recover from injuries in a very short time, the more severe the injury, the slower the recovery speed and the more recovery energy needed; Option 2: Dragon Runes, Attribute: Containing the mysteries of all Dragon Language Magic, these arcane runes can be integrated or inlaid, and full mastery of these runes can unlock the secondary profession, Dragon Language Mage; Option 3: Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, Attribute: Enhance the skill Eye of Insight to max level, combine the Eye of Insight skill with the extraocular equipment Vertical Eye, infusing a trace of Dragon Gods Power, upgrading Vertical Eye to Piercing Illusion Divine Eye C Ancestral Dragon. A look of surprise emerged on Song Jians face, as the three options from the Dragon Gods Blessing were incredibly generous for him at the moment. The Giant Dragon physique was a capability every close combat profession dreamed of, and an increase of one hundred points in constitution could turn Song Jian into the top vitality tank in the entire game. Although after his job change, Song Jians character attributes had shifted from close combat to a mid-to-long range physical attack profession with a focus on mental attributes, obtaining the Giant Dragon physique ability greatly enhanced his survivability. In a game where you only have one life, the ability to survive is something you can never be too satisfied with, no matter how much you improve it. As for the second option, Dragon Language Mage, it was a legendary profession in the game world that only players with the Dragon Bloodline could have. Just this prerequisite alone blocked out ninety-nine percent of players. Moreover, Dragon Language Magic was one of the most powerful spells in the game and also had the most forbidden spells. Most importantly, choosing it would not conflict with Song Jians current profession but would complement it well. A brand new secondary profession and a complete set of Dragon Language Magic skills were abilities that all players coveted. As for the third option, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, it didnt seem particularly outstanding from its description, and even the attributes and abilities of the final Piercing Illusion Divine Eye C Ancestral Dragon werent specified. Whats more, choosing the third option required the fusion of the Eye of Insight and an external piece of equipment, effectively using up a scouting skill and then upgrading the Vertical eyes grade and ability. It could be considered a good choice in normal circumstances, but within the context of the Dragon Gods Blessing, it seemed somewhat unusual. Why would a blessing require a cost? Song Jian briefly scanned the third option before his gaze returned to the first and second ones. While Song Jian was hesitating between the first and second options, a sudden insight flashed through his mind. In the game, the more you put in, the more you get back! Song Jian suddenly thought, The third option requires me to sacrifice a skill. If its just to enhance the Vertical eyes quality and ability, wouldnt that be somewhat disproportionate to the Dragon Gods Blessing? Or perhaps, the value of the third option, Piercing Illusion Divine Eye C Ancestral Dragon, is so great that merely offering an Evil Phoenix Eye is not enough, and consuming the Eye of Insight skill is also necessary to match its worth? With this thought, a smile slowly formed on Song Jians lips. After reading the third option word by word again, he immediately made his choice. I choose the third option, Breaking Illusion Divine Eye! After making his choice, a dark gold light suddenly enveloped Song Jian, and the level of the Eye of Insight in his skill column visibly started rising at high speed. Level three, four, five, When the Eye of Insight skill reached level twelve, it still hadnt maxed out, but the speed of leveling began to noticeably slow down. Whats going on? Song Jians brow furrowed; he hadnt expected the Eye of Insight skill to have such a high cap, seeming to have underestimated the skill before. At that moment, the seven skill points he had saved up suddenly dropped by one for no apparent reason. In its place, the previously slowing leveling speed surged again. Chapter 1303 - Chapter 1303 Chapter 1305 Satisfaction Chapter 1303: Chapter 1305: Satisfaction Chapter 1303: Chapter 1305: Satisfaction Why do I also need to consume skill points? Song Jian froze in place. After a skill point disappeared, the Experience Points of the Insight Skill once again surged rapidly, this time the speed was very fast, and in the blink of an eye, it rose another level. Thirteen, fourteen, As it approached level fifteen, the increasing speed once again slowed down, and Song Jians face immediately fell. Just as expected, another skill point vanished, and the speed of increase picked up once again. One must know that although Song Jian didnt master many skills, due to proficiency, he had saved quite a few skill points. However, there would always come a time when the proficiency of these skills reached their maximum values, and as the levels became increasingly difficult to raise, the skill points correspondingly became more precious. Originally supposed to be a cost-free upgrade, now it was clear that Song Jians sacrifice had grown larger. Soon, the hard-earned seven skill points were completely consumed, and the Insight Skill correspondingly rose to level twenty-one, reaching the maximum level. For a moment, Song Jian suddenly felt that within a radius of one hundred meters, he could perceive everything at heart, as if with his eyes closed, everything around him was also reflected in his mind, as though he had gained an additional pair of eyes, observing everything around him with a god-like perspective. In the midst of it all, Song Jian seemed to hear a soft sigh, but quickly, the feeling of perceiving everything vanished, and Song Jian opened his eyes. Sure enough, in the skill column, the Eye of Insight skill had disappeared, replaced by a fiery light that appeared in the center of his forehead. The space between his eyebrows grew hotter and hotter, as if an infinite amount of energy was pouring into it without end. Crack, crack~ Song Jian could feel that the Vertical Eye between his eyebrows could no longer withstand such a terrifying amount of energy, and began to shatter bit by bit. Song Jian could even see the dense, fine cracks on the surface of the Vertical Eye, the entire Eye looking as if it was made of thousands of fragments, forcibly cemented together by external forces. Boom~ A terrifying aura suddenly spread throughout the Dragon God Altar, and several members of the Dragon Clan knelt on their knees, bowing their noble heads and reciting Draconic praise poems. This strong aura that permeated the altar lasted only a brief period before it all rushed towards the center of Song Jians forehead. This time, what Song Jian felt wasnt heat but pain, an excruciating pain that spread throughout his body from his forehead, as if a red-hot iron rod had been ruthlessly stabbed into his head from his forehead. Ah~ The sudden, acute pain made Song Jian scream involuntarily, wanting to cover his forehead with his hands, but in an instant, he lost control of his entire body, and like a puppet, he was lifted off the ground, slowly floating upwards. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Song Jian was floating in the air, his body arching backward, with only his head stretching forward as a splendid purple and gold pillar of light burst forth from his forehead. The pain quickly spread from the forehead to the entire body. This kind of pain was something Song Jian had never experienced before. He wanted to pass out, but as time went on, his consciousness became clearer and clearer. Song Jian could even feel the sensation of pain transmitted by every muscle and bone, which made him feel as if he had plunged into purgatory. Amidst the pain, Song Jian had lost his sense of time. Not knowing how long had passed, Song Jian felt his body sink, and he fell heavily towards the Dragon God Altar. Fortunately, Song Jian had not flown up too high, reaching at most two or three meters off the ground. Although he was completely unconscious, he didnt fall too heavily. Lying on the Dragon God Altar, Song Jian had no strength at all, his body ached all over, but this pain, compared to before, had eased a lot. It was as if he had worked hard all day and woke up early the next morning with his muscles feeling a bit strained. The few Dragon Clan priests who looked at Song Jian lying on the altar were also at a loss. They normally did not have the privilege to ascend the altar and could only wait below for Song Jian to awaken on his own. After a good while, Song Jian finally regained consciousness. He fumbled in his inventory for a bottle of stamina restoration potion, poured it into his mouth, and after resting on the altar for a bit longer, he rolled over and stood up. Eh? It was then that Song Jian noticed his body felt unusually light. A simple rollover had launched him two to three meters into the air, as if gravitys hold on him had suddenly lessened significantly. Surprised and pleased, Song Jian quickly checked his attributes, and sure enough, his physical qualities had improved a lot. Nearly every attribute had increased by twenty to thirty points, amounting to a boost of more than a hundred attribute points in total C an unexpected windfall indeed. At the same time, the Vertical Eye on his forehead felt like a ball of energy, even though it looked unchanged from the outside. Song Jian could feel a continuous supply of energy flowing throughout every corner of his body. This energy seemed to be improving his physical attributes, slowly but steadily. The Vertical Eye on his forehead seemed to have fully integrated with his body, no longer an external piece of equipment. Yet, it was apparent that the eye was still brewing and had not completely evolved into the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, with about twelve hours remaining for the evolution. Although he was rather impatient to experience the effects of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, Song Jian figured he could wait for twelve hours. As he walked down from the Dragon God Altar, Song Jian suddenly noticed that the priests of the Dragon Clan were treating him with a newfound reverence. Previously, their attitude was friendly, as they would treat any other clan member, but now, they were utterly respectful, standing beside him with their heads bowed and hands folded at their bellies without any unnecessary movement. Gentlemen, what is this? asked Song Jian, somewhat puzzled. My lord, you have now received the approval of the Dragon God. You could be called the spokesperson of the Dragon God in this world, and being referred to as the Godly Child would not be an exaggeration. Revering and serving you is our obligation, explained the elderly Dragon Clan priest Gel respectfully. Song Jian was taken aback, Wow, they even use the word serve. It seems the Dragon Gods Blessing I received is of the highest level, isnt it? What Song Jian didnt know was that the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye contained a hint of the Dragon Gods essence, which was immensely intimidating for the Dragon Clan. The priests, who served in the Dragon God Hall year-round, were extremely familiar with the essence of the Dragon God. They did not understand why the Dragon God had granted Song Jian a trace of its essence, but since it was the Dragon Gods decision, they were completely obedient to it. Now, in their eyes, Song Jian had become equivalent to the spokesperson of the Dragon God in this world. This status was much more exalted than that of a regular Godly Child or Holy Maiden. From the priests attitudes towards him, Song Jian could guess that, although he had paid a significant price for choosing the third option, it could also be said that he made a fortune. The first two options would have granted him a trace of the Dragon Bloodline at most, but the third option gave him a hint of the Dragon Gods essence. The difference between them was indeed like heaven and earth. Thinking of this, a smile crept onto Song Jians lips as he felt even more satisfied with his choice. Chapter 1304 - Chapter 1304 Chapter 1306 Centaur Chapter 1304: Chapter 1306: Centaur Chapter 1304: Chapter 1306: Centaur Leaving the Dragon Bone Wasteland, Song Jian flew toward the direction of the City of Hope. The speed of his Sword Flight Art was faster than that of the Black Dragon, but the comfort couldnt compare to riding the Black Dragon. Although he didnt know the way back, Song Jian still remembered the general direction. He might fly off-course, but now he could only wait for the Black Dragon Kamata to wake up before correcting their path. Should take no more than half a day for her to come around, right? Song Jian glanced at the Black Dragon deep in slumber within the Pet Space and thought to himself. However, Song Jian clearly overestimated the Black Dragons tolerance for alcohol. Ten hours later, the Black Dragon Kamata finally woke up from her deep sleep. Upon receiving a system notification, Song Jian hastily summoned her from the Pet Space. The girl with black hair sat on the ground, rubbed her eyes, and looked at Song Jian with some confusion, as if trying to remember who this human was! Are you awake? Song Jian waved his hand in front of her, which the groggy Black Dragon swatted away. Due to the effects of the Jade Liquid Wine, the intimacy between the Black Dragon and Song Jian had increased to eighty points. After swatting away the hand that obstructed her view, the Black Dragon recognized Song Jian, rolled her eyes at him, stood up, and began to look around at their surroundings. At that moment, they stood in a vast prairie, where the lush green grass had grown waist-high. Surprise flickered in the eyes of the Black Dragon Kamata, How did you end up here? Song Jian also remembered that they hadnt passed through a prairie on their way there. It seemed he had indeed taken the wrong path and couldnt help but feel a bit embarrassed as he said, I finished my trial and was planning to return to the City of Hope, but I dont remember the way very well Did we veer off course by a lot? Song Jian looked around and asked. Not by much, just over a hundred kilometers. This is the Saqiner Prairie, ruled by a group of centaurs. Their ruler is King Saqiner, who possesses the strength of the Legendary Realm the Black Dragon stated expressionlessly. A King Level BOSS Song Jians brow furrowed. With his current strength, he could exchange blows with a King Level BOSS for a few rounds, but claiming a sure victory was impossible. Although he had the potential to injure the opponent, the opponent also had the power to kill Song Jian. The main issue is my level is too low. If I could pass the third-order combat power assessment, I wouldnt fear a general King Level power Song Jian thought to himself: If I can reach the peak of third-order combat strength, level 120, Ill be able to put on the Swordsman Suit. By then, with my strength, Ill likely be able to defeat most King Level BOSSes. We should hurry and leave this place, to get back to the City of Hope, Song Jian suggested. I am afraid thats not possible anymore, we seem to be surrounded! Black Dragon looked around and a slight smile appeared on her face. At this time, dense figures of centaurs appeared less than a hundred meters from them. These centaurs had the upper bodies of humans and the lower bodies of horses. They were all around level 100, looking very robust, clad in only simple leather armor, and their faces bore fierce expressions. They moved through the prairie in complete silence. If the Black Dragon hadnt noticed them, Song Jian probably wouldnt have detected them until they were within fifty meters. Black Dragon Kamata, now possessing the strength of a Sovereign Level BOSS and her level having soared to ninety-nine, meant that, regardless of their number, these centaurs were no match for her. Most importantly, the Black Dragon could fly, while these centaurs, despite their swiftness, lacked the ability to fly. Lets go. Lets not complicate things further! Seeing these level 100 ordinary monsters around him, Song Jian shook his head slightly and said. These centaurs might be numerous, but they were just ordinary monsters. To Song Jian, such creatures, no matter how many, posed no threat to him. Song Jian was yearning to return as swiftly as possible to the City of Hope and had no intention to engage in combat. Alright then, lets fly in that direction. In at most five or six days, we should be able to enter the City of Hopes vicinity the Black Dragon said, pointing to the left. The Black Dragon, having leveled up, had seen a significant enhancement in all attributes. The journey here took about ten days, but now the return trip would take no more than a week. The centaurs surrounding them seemed to realize they had been spotted and thus stopped hiding, shouting loudly as they rapidly ran towards them. These centaurs were incredibly fast. In a matter of seconds, they had sprinted dozens of meters, and each was carrying several long spears. Upon reaching an appropriate distance, they each grabbed a spear and hurled it towards Song Jian and Kamata. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Hundreds of long spears came whistling through the air towards Song Jian and Kamata, nearly obscuring a large area around. Any ordinary person faced with such an assault wouldnt even have a chance to escape. Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and struck at a spear heading his way, emitting a clang sound as if metal clashed with metal, which made Song Jian hesitate in surprise. After all, those spears appeared to be wooden, and with the sharpness of the Sky-breaking Sword, he should have easily sliced through them. However, the sword seemed to strike alloy steel, leaving only a shallow mark on the spear. If it werent for the sheer number of attacks, Song Jian would have wanted to pick up a spear and examine it closely. Roar~ With an angry roar, Kamata next to him suddenly changed form, reverting to the Giant Dragon shape. With a flap of its wings, a strong gush of air burst forth, sending the incoming spears flying away. Even the few that struck the Black Dragons body were unable to penetrate its defense. The sturdy dragon scales deflected all the spears. Seizing the moment, Song Jian picked up a spear. Holding it in his hand, he felt a heavy sensation. Given Song Jians strength attribute was nearing three hundred points, he wouldnt usually feel this way even when holding something weighing over a hundred pounds. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At least three hundred pounds, and yet, this material looks like wood Song Jian said, somewhat astonished by the spear in his hand. After a moments thought, he gathered seven or eight spears from around him and stashed them in his pack. By then, the Black Dragon had already unleashed its scorching Dragon Breath on the approaching centaurs. Song Jian frowned, mounted the Black Dragons back, and with a loud shout, he said, Forget about them, lets get out of here. Normal centaurs touched by the Dragon Breath, even if not killed instantly, would find the fiery flames clinging to their bodies like maggots in dead flesh, feeding on their meat and burning continuously until nothing but ashes remained. Soon, over a dozen centaurs were turned into moving torches, screaming and running about. In Kamata the Black Dragons dark gold eyes, a hint of bloodthirstiness flashed. It ignored Song Jians roar and, flapping its wings, charged into the herd of centaurs. In an instant, like a tiger among sheep, the Black Dragon slaughtered wildly among the centaurs. Its wings, claws, fangsCevery part of the Black Dragons body could become a weapon. Combined with the Dragon Breath it sprayed at will, the centaurs had no power to fight back and were quickly decimated, the majority killed or wounded. The remaining centaurs, terror-stricken, scattered in every direction. Chapter 1305 - Chapter 1305 Chapter 1307 Shake People Chapter 1305: Chapter 1307: Shake People Chapter 1305: Chapter 1307: Shake People The Black Dragons level is roughly on par with these centaurs, but Black Dragon is a chief-level BOSS, just a step away from King Level. The gap in strength can no longer be compensated for by numbers. In just a few minutes, the Black Dragon had killed seventy to eighty centaurs. Every part of its formidable body could be used as a weapon. Even without wielding Dragon Language Magic, these centaurs stood no chance. Moreover, Song Jian felt that Black Dragon Kamata seemed to particularly relish this kind of bloody close combat rather than using Dragon Language Magic. After the fight started, it rarely even used Dragon Flame. Soon, the remaining centaurs scattered in retreat. Black Dragon Kamata apparently found the battle wanting, as it unfolded its wings and took to the air, seemingly wanting to chase after them. A moment later, Kamata seemed to remember something and flew back. This prairie belongs to this group of centaurs; we should leave quickly. Having killed so many of them, I fear retaliation! Black Dragon Kamata said to Song Jian with a somewhat embarrassed expression. Kamata had gotten carried away with the killing and had temporarily chosen to forget the strength of this centaur tribe. After all, to control such a vast prairie, the tribe must be astonishing in both numbers and the quality of their warriors. Song Jian mounted the Black Dragon, which turned around and flew toward the direction of the City of Hope. After flying for half an hour, Song Jian suddenly sensed a powerful presence rapidly approaching them. An enemy is getting close, Song Jian immediately warned, but the Black Dragons expressionless facade suggested it had already known that a powerful entity was approaching. Roar~ With a dragons roar, the Black Dragon unexpectedly turned and flew towards the direction of the incoming adversary; it seemed eager for another confrontation. The opponent might be of Legendary Realm strength Song Jians brow furrowed as he couldnt help but say. At this moment, Song Jian just wanted to hurry back to the City of Hope and did not wish for any complications. A champion from the Legendary Realm each had their trump cards. If he encountered one that Song Jian could resist, he might stand a chance in battle. But should he run into a peak power like the Evil Fire Phoenix, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to escape. Black Dragon Kamata didnt seem to heed his words, as its flying speed increased even further. Song Jian was somewhat speechless; Kamata, having advanced to chief level, seemed to have become somewhat arrogant, not taking a monster one realm higher seriously and daring to face it head-on. Soon, a centaur radiating golden light appeared before Song Jians eyes. This particular centaur was exceptionally tall and robust, at least one meter taller than an average centaur. Perhaps it practiced some special cultivation technique as the centaurs body shimmered in golden brilliance, looking as if it were forged from gold. On the left side of the centaur hung a warhammer at least two to three meters long and on the right, three war spears roughly two meters in length and as thick as an arm. Level 98, King Level BOSS. Is this the centaur chief, King Saqiner? Song Jian squinted, carefully observing. Without the fully evolved Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, Song Jian could only rely on the simple identification system and experience provided by the game system to deduce the characteristics of the enemy. This is the whelp of King Saqiner, his third son. The information recorded says that all eight of Saqiners sons are of chief level. I didnt expect this fellow to have already reached King Level Black Dragon Kamata seemed somewhat surprised, looking at the radiant golden centaur before it. All the legacy memories of Black Dragon Kamata originated from its bloodline. Having initiated bloodline evolution and receiving the Dragon Gods Blessing, the Dragon Clans information from nearly a thousand years was made available to her, all inherited through the bloodline. If Black Dragon Kamata progressed further and advanced to Legendary Level, the Dragon Clans information from tens of thousands of years would also become accessible to her, available for consultation at any time. The information circulated among the various dragonkin of the Dragon Clan varied, with some focusing on elemental magic, others on time and spatial magic, and some on close-combat. However, historical materials shared among all dragonkin were almost identical, showing no significant differences. So its just a guy who has just stepped into the Legendary Realm? Song Jians eyes lit up. If the opponent had just entered the Legendary Realm, then perhaps they could still fight! Just at that moment, the centaur opposite him suddenly took off a war spear and hurled it fiercely at the Black Dragon. The whistling sound of slicing through the air and the sharp shriek made Song Jians eardrums uncomfortable. Seeing the speed of the war spear, his complexion changed. So fast, its already broken the sound barrier Song Jian was thinking when Black Dragon Kamata suddenly made a sharp turn, spinning one hundred and eighty degrees in the air, and the war spear almost grazed Kamatas belly as it flew by. Instinctively, Song Jian tensed his legs to keep himself from falling off the Black Dragon. However, this move seemed to have irked Black Dragon Kamata, who turned its head back to bellow at him, Get down quickly, dont you have wings to fly with? How can you fight on my back? Song Jian was no Dragon Knight, capable of riding on a Giant Dragons back and fighting; fighting atop the Black Dragons back would not have allowed him to utilize their combined strength and might have even been a burden. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian relaxed his legs and his figure fell from the back of the Black Dragon. A flying sword traced an arc in the air and flew beneath his feet, supporting him back down to the ground. Although fighting the centaur in the air offered some advantages, Song Jian felt that on the ground, he could better coordinate with the Black Dragon in combat. After the first strike missed, the golden centaur was not discouraged, and took off another war spear, aiming it fiercely at the Black Dragon, this time throwing it even faster. Song Jian saw that each of the three war spears had purple runes etched on their surfaces. After being thrown, these runes began to emit light, seemingly increasing the war spears speed and damage. Whoo~ The Black Dragon grazed over the head of the golden centaur, spewing a jet of Dragon Breath Flame toward it. Varun Kata! The golden centaur suddenly let out an angry roar. The war spear, which had initially flown past the Black Dragons tapered tail, eerily drew an arc in the air, made a U-turn, and fiercely stabbed into the back of the Black Dragon. Thud~ Caught off guard, Black Dragon Kamata failed to notice the incoming spear, and was viciously struck in the back by the war spear. Over two meters of the spear plunged more than two feet deep, blood splattered, and the hot blood was copiously spilt onto the grassland. Boom! Because the golden centaur was controlling the war spear, it lost the time to dodge the Dragon Breath Fire, and had to endure the hit forcefully; it was struck full-on by the Dragon Flame and was flung seven or eight meters away. The grassland where it stood began burning furiously after being touched by the Dragon Breath Fire, quickly spreading over a dozen meters. The golden centaur got back on its feet; a charred mark could be clearly seen on its chest. Seeing the grassland set ablaze by Dragon Breath Fire, a flush of anger rose in the centaurs eyes. For those who lived on the grasslands, a grassland fire was the last thing they wanted to see. The golden centaur looked up at the Black Dragon, the principal offender, and immediately let out a furious roar. It took a bullhorn from around its waist and blew into it with all its might. Suddenly, a deep and desolate sound started to echo across the entire grassland. Song Jians heart surged with an unpleasant premonition. The battle hasnt even really started, and its already calling for reinforcements? Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 1306 - Chapter 1306 Chapter 1308 So Weak Chapter 1306: Chapter 1308: So Weak Chapter 1306: Chapter 1308: So Weak A King Level BOSS like you, facing a second-tier combat power and a fellow Sovereign Level BOSS, still calls for help? Have you no shame? Song Jians face instantly turned terrifyingly grim. Black Dragon Kamata had said that this prairie was ruled by the centaur tribe, their population exceeding one hundred thousand. There were innumerable centaurs of Lord Level and Sovereign Level strength, and whats most important was that this golden centaur was merely the third son of King Saqiner. Who knew whether its two older brothers had also broken through to King Level? If they had, then together with King Saqiner, that would make four King Level BOSSes. Even if Song Jian was overly confident, he couldnt possibly believe he could withstand the attacks of four Legendary Realm BOSSes at the same time. Thousand Swords Art, Opening Heaven! With a low shout from Song Jian, he brandished the Sky-breaking Sword fiercely forward, and countless Spirit Swords appeared out of thin air. They flew towards the golden centaur like swimming fish. The Chaos Sword Canon was simply too profound; Song Jian felt that one would need to reach the Legendary Realm to start comprehending and cultivating it. However, due to a fortunate coincidence, Song Jian had grasped the essence of the Opening Heaven Style from the Chaos Sword Canon. Although it was just a superficial understanding, its power was incomparable to any ordinary sword technique. Moreover, his Thousand Swords Art was of a high level. Combining the two, using the Spirit Swords to construct the Opening Heaven Style was much easier for Song Jian than directly executing the move. This move was immensely powerful, and it could be considered Song Jians trump card. Compared to the Sword Formation, which required time to evolve, this move was faster, and with some luck, it might even severely wound the opponent in one strike. It seemed that the golden centaur also felt the threat of this move. It stopped throwing its spear and took off the warhammer from its back, gripping it tightly with both hands as it let out a roar and charged at Song Jian. Do you think youre at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm too? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, a look of disdain on his face. The power of the Opening Heaven Style was immense. Initially, the Evil Fire Phoenix, with its peak Legendary Realm strength, dared to clash hard against this move and suffered only minor injuries as a result. The golden centaur before him, who had clearly just entered the Legendary Realm, was obviously biting off more than it could chew by taking the Opening Heaven Style head-on. The Spirit Swords swiftly condensed into a battle-axe in mid-air, slashing fiercely at the approaching golden centaur. At the same time, the warhammer in the centaurs hands radiated blinding golden light. A powerful aura erupted in an instant, causing a violent rumble within a radius of dozens of meters. The ground within that area had layers of dirt scraped off, and the once lush prairie was instantly laid bare, leaving a bald black surface. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, staring into the howling wind ahead. The golden centaurs warhammer had, at some point, flown high into the air and slammed into the ground with force, while the golden centaur itself had vanished from its original location, blown to who knows where. Just then, a series of Dragon Language incantations suddenly sounded above his head. Looking up, he saw rage etched in the Dark Gold vertical pupils of Black Dragon Kamata. A string of Dragon Language Magic erupted from her mouth, and the fire elemental energies within hundreds of meters around her began to stir restlessly. Soon, a dark red fire cloud, engulfing hundreds of meters, formed over the prairie. The previous spear throw had clearly angered Kamata, and she began to cast Dragon Language Magic she seldom used. Moreover, it looked like a spell of immense range, enveloping hundreds of meters. Boom, boom, boom~ One by one, gigantic fireballs over three meters in diameter slowly formed within the fire cloud, gradually separating from it. The moment they completely left the fire cloud, their speed suddenly increased sharply, plummeting towards the ground and exploding upon impact. Like meteors with long tails of flames, they burst open on the prairie, igniting fierce wildfires within a radius of hundreds of meters. This time, the flames werent as easy to extinguish as before; such a vast fire could easily lead to a widespread conflagration. Just one hit and hes taken out, but hes in the Legendary Realm, shouldnt be this weak, right? Song Jian frowned as he watched the warhammer fly out more than a dozen meters away while the golden centaur was nowhere to be seen. After all, the golden centaur was a Legendary Realm powerhouse. The Evil Fire Phoenix could even fight head-on with Opening Heaven Style and only suffer minor flesh wounds on its fist the golden centaur couldnt possibly be weak enough to be killed in one blow, could he? Just as Song Jian felt puzzled, the Black Dragon in the sky let out a fierce roar and dove towards the grassland. From its slightly opened ferocious mouth, a spinning fireball rapidly brewed. Its there! Song Jian was stunned for a moment before immediately rushing toward where the Black Dragon was diving. The Black Dragon had a much wider field of view in the sky and naturally could see the golden centaur faster than him. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sure enough, at this moment, half of the golden centaurs body was scorched black, with a wound over a foot long on its chest, from which blood spurted continuously. Half of its body was stained red with blood. Its arms drooped unnaturally; either broken or dislocated, it had lost the ability to continue fighting. However, its four legs appeared to be intact. Seeing the Black Dragon and Song Jian diving towards it, the golden centaur turned tail and ran without a word. Song Jians eyes lit up the opponents injuries were heavier than he had anticipated, and it had at least withstood one strike of Dragon Language Magic, or else it wouldnt have lost its combat ability so quickly. Think you can run? Song Jian roared, with Chaotic Heavenly Wings emerging behind him. His figure flashed like lightning as he charged at the centaur. In the sky, with an angry roar from the Black Dragon, a spinning fireball locked onto the fleeing golden centaur. It traced an arc through the air and brutally smashed into one side of its body. Watching the golden centaur struggle fiercely but unable to rise, Song Jian, who had already raised his Sky-breaking Sword high, couldnt help but lower it again. How can it be so weak Song Jian stared at the golden centaur, perplexed. It was, after all, from the Legendary Realm, a King Level BOSS. How could it be that in fight, this BOSS proved to be even weaker than some top-tier BOSSes? Under the combined force of him and the Black Dragon, it couldnt even last through two or three exchanges. Whoo~ The strong wind howled as a shadow enveloped both Song Jian and the golden centaur. Looking up, he saw the Black Dragon Kama hovering above with its wings fluttering, slowly descending. Seeing the golden centaur, Kama lifted its foreleg in anger and stomped down fiercely. Plop~ Without even a scream, the centaur was crushed into a pile of mush by the Black Dragon Kama, with only one horse leg remaining, slipping through the fingers. Chapter 1307 - Chapter 1307 Chapter 1309 Divine Eye Chapter 1307: Chapter 1309: Divine Eye Chapter 1307: Chapter 1309: Divine Eye Song Jian glanced at the Black Dragon and felt that, since her promotion, her temperament seemed to have become even more irritable. Dont move, Im going to pull out the battle spear from your back Song Jian patted the Black Dragons sturdy body and whispered. After stomping a centaur to death, the Black Dragons anger also seemed to fade a lot; she looked at Song Jian and obediently bowed her body, lying prone on the grass. Standing on the Black Dragons back, Song Jian gripped the battle spear with both hands and yanked it out fiercely; the Black Dragons body trembled slightly as she bore the pain and issued a deep, low whine. He took an Advanced Healing Potion from his inventory and poured it over the Black Dragons wound; with her healing power, such superficial skin injuries would heal in a day or two at most, but with the help of the healing potion, the recovery time could be reduced to mere minutes. Feeling a cool sensation on the wound on her back, the Black Dragon became even more docile. Song Jian jumped down from the Black Dragons back and began to examine the loot dropped by the golden centaur. After picking up all the spoils, Song Jians face turned ugly; despite being a King Level boss, it hadnt dropped a single epic equipment piece, only a golden quality battle spear. This battle spear was a throwing weapon that fitted in the off-hand; it dealt decent damage and didnt need to be retrieved after being thrown. After twenty seconds, it would automatically return to the off-hand equipment slot. However, if it was picked up immediately after being thrown, the cooldown would be instantly refreshed. After carefully inspecting the battle spears attributes, Song Jian promptly switched out the Skeleton Crossbow. The battle spear was not within the range of weapons used by Sword Masters; if Song Jian attacked with it, the damage would be reduced by 80%, barely enough to break the defense of a monster of the same level. However, the attributes added by the battle spear were excellent, almost five or six times that of the Skeleton Crossbow. Most importantly, although it couldnt deal damage to enemies, any enemy hit by the battle spear would be slowed for 5 seconds, plus this slow had priority over similar effects and normal dispelling skills would have no effect against it. Trash! Song Jian looked at the corpse of the golden centaur and shook his head. Although it gave a battle spear with good attributes, a King Level boss dropping only a golden quality item, no matter who it was, would probably curse it as trash. Song Jian mounted the Black Dragon; with a flap of her wings, they lift off and flew toward the direction of the City of Hope. Not long after their departure, rumbling noises came from the prairie, sounding like thousands of horses galloping. Looking into the distance, over five thousand fully armed centaurs charged from afar. The leader wore a golden crown on his head, donned close-fitting soft armor, held a shield in his left hand, and clutched a one-handed hammer in his right, his face bearing a slightly aged appearance. This centaur was King Saqiner, the ruler of this prairie, and behind him were five thousand guards with at least the strength of elite bosses. King Saqiner slowly approached the corpse of the golden centaur, and seeing the wounds on the golden centaur, his expression turned sour. After a long time, an ancient and desolate battle song rose from King Saqiners mouth. The Saqiner Prairie nurtures the tribes fearless warriors, Facing the enemy, they march forward bravely, without a hint of fear, As King Saqiners husky, deep voice rose, the guards behind him began to sing along, and the song spread across the entire Saqiner Prairie. Several guards came forward, gently lifting the golden centaurs corpse, and the transparent flames that were burning the body of the centaur vanished in an instant as if they had never been there at all. Take Gowas body back for a proper burial! King Saqiners face, as sharp as a knifes edge, revealed a resolute expression as he spoke to his royal guards, Split off one thousand men and join me in pursuit of the enemy, even if we must chase them to the ends of the earth, I will have their heads to mourn my son! The royal guards, upon hearing King Saqiners words, stirred slightly, and a burly half-centaur hesitated for a moment before stepping forward, speaking softly, My king, you are the leader of our tribe. Leave the pursuit to us. I will surely bring you the head of the enemy who killed the third prince! He killed my son! King Saqiner stared emotionlessly at the half-centaur, and after a long silence, the other retreated backward, no longer attempting to dissuade him. Before long, King Saqiner was leading one thousand royal guards, chasing in the direction that Black Dragon had fled, while the remaining people escorted the body of the golden half-centaur back to the tribe. Song Jian, riding atop Black Dragons back, was unaware that behind them, a team of half-centaurs was in pursuit. After flying for a while longer, Song Jian suddenly felt a searing pain at the center of his forehead and instinctively placed his hand there, letting out a pained groan. Black Dragon turned to glance at Song Jian, a trace of confusion in its eyes. Seeing the painful expression on Song Jians face, Black Dragon hesitated for a moment before slowly descending. By then, they had left the bounds of Saqiner Prairie and arrived at a desolate Gobi, where the ground was strewn with large rocks and clusters of brown weeds. A gust of wind blew, and a ghostly howl echoed through the Gobi, sounds made as the wind passed over the weathered rocks. Once on the ground, Black Dragon transformed into a little girl with black hair, looking at Song Jian who was kneeling on the Gobi, trembling and clutching his forehead, her eyebrows furrowing. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, whats wrong with you? Are you sick? Black Dragon Kamata asked, standing beside Song Jian. The Breaking Illusion Divine Eye has been nurtured successfully. Now, huff huff~ its Song Jian was dripping with sweat, gasping for air with a look of great discomfort. My forehead, it feels like something is burrowing out from there! Song Jian felt as though a worm was gnawing at his flesh and trying to drill its way out. Moments later, a shaft of Seven-colored Divine Light burst forth from between the fingers Song Jian had placed over his eyes, illuminating the vicinity for tens of meters around. An aura of the Dragon God emanated from Song Jians forehead, and Black Dragon Kamatas face showed surprise as she backed away, her mouth agape and her body trembling uncontrollably, How is this possible Song Jian suddenly let out a low roar, feeling as though a crisp cracking sound had echoed within his mind. Crack~ After a slight noise, Song Jian felt as though he had been reborn, as if he had shed a thick outer shell. The entire world seemed to come alive anew, and his senses grew keener. The surrounding scenery became more vibrant and beautiful. Even though it was getting dark, Song Jian could see objects hundreds of meters away clearly. Everything around him conveyed a multitude of rich, colorful pieces of information, even the breeze carried information from miles away. The Breaking Illusion Divine Eye has been successfully nurtured! A cool sensation spread from the center of his forehead, Song Jian slowly stood up, moving his hands away, revealing an eye with a Dark Gold vertical pupil at his forehead, rotating slightly as it absorbed everything around him, exuding endless authority. Black Dragon Kamata, after just one glance at this vertical eye, found herself involuntarily kneeling on one knee, her head bowed low, chanting words of praise to the Dragon God. Chapter 1308 - Chapter 1308 Chapter 1310 Golden Heart Chapter 1308: Chapter 1310: Golden Heart Chapter 1308: Chapter 1310: Golden Heart Is this the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye? Song Jians eyes were half-closed as he felt the power continuously emanating from his forehead and permeating his body, murmuring to himself. He had originally thought that the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye was just an enhanced version of the Vertical Eye at the brow, at most a legendary-quality external equipment. Now, it seemed far more than just external equipment. At this moment, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye seemed like a new organ that had grown inside Song Jians body, and not a simple one at that; this divine eye seemed like a source of energy that constantly radiated power. These energies flowed through the meridians in Song Jians body to every part, incessantly improving his physical quality. Most importantly, within the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye lay a trace of the Dragon Gods divine might. As long as Song Jian could absorb and digest this divinity, then all his attacks in the future would imbue this divine might. Even the most ordinary strike would possess the power to cleave the heavens and split the earth. For creatures below the divine level, there was simply no resistance against such divine might. The Black Dragon Kamata was also sensing the faint aura of the Dragon God spilling from Song Jians brow, growing more reverent by the moment. If at this time Song Jian were to open his pet information and check, he would discover that the Black Dragon Kamatas intimacy with him had soared from the previous eighty points directly to the full value of one hundred. Song Jians eyes were half-closed as he began to slowly adapt to the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. He was just an ordinary player with only second-tier combat power. If he had been an NPC in this game, it would have been impossible for him to possess such an organ bearing divine might. Even if he did, the organ would gradually take over his consciousness, turning the tables and replacing the brains functions, eventually transforming him into a puppet dominated by the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. Because Song Jian was a player and had the protection of the game system, and since the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye was a reward he obtained and recognized by the system, there were no side effects. However, adapting to this organ was no simple task. Song Jian remained in place for nearly an hour, and the divine eyes rainbow radiance slowly faded away. Even the divine eye itself gradually retracted back into Song Jians skull, leaving a dark gold-colored vertical scar on his forehead. As the divine eye retracted and its mighty aura dissipated, the Black Dragon Kamata lifted her head, looking at Song Jian with surprise. She could hardly believe that a human had become the spokesperson for the Dragon God, a representative of divinity walking the earth. Deities could not directly appear in this game world; they could only manifest through descent, casting divine spells, and their presence was represented through demigods, saints, and the like. The so-called representatives of divinity, the prophets, held a sacred status, and each one, without exception, possessed divine might, enabling them to wield divine abilities. How did you gain the favor of the Dragon God to become his spokesperson? Black Dragon Kamata couldnt help but ask. It was known that while the Dragon Clan acknowledged Song Jians qualifications and treatment as one of their own, he was still just a human. Choosing a human to be the spokesperson for the Dragon God was an event unprecedented in thousands of years. Maybe its because Im your battle companion, and the Dragon God holds you in high esteem! Song Jian patted the Black Dragon Kamatas shoulder, smiling. Hmph, in my latest advancement, I received the highest blessing from the Dragon God, acquiring a Golden Heart! Black Dragon Kamata spoke proudly, This Golden Heart is the foundation of sainthood. In the future, I will grow into a Golden Sacred Dragon, a glory that only the descendants of the Dragon God can possess! The Golden Dragon is a legend among the Dragon Clan. Only dragons who are descendants of the Dragon Gods bloodline have the potential to become a Golden Dragon. Therefore, the Golden Dragon is also known as the Golden Sacred Dragon, the royal family among the Dragon Clan. However, as there had been no sighting of a Golden Sacred Dragon for thousands of years, the legend gradually faded away. Only the Dragon Clan still believed in the truth of this legend. Black Dragon Kamata was just a regular Black Dragon. Her future accomplishments were at most reaching the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. Breaking through the Legendary Realm was nearly impossible. ` But now, the Black Dragon Kamata had the potential to breakthrough into the Legendary Realm. Song Jians face showed a look of surprise as the dark gold Vertical Eye between his brows slightly opened, and suddenly, a continuously pulsating Golden Heart appeared in his eyes, right at Kamatas heart. This Golden Heart beat steadily, and with every bit of fresh blood that entered, there was a slight change as it left, the blood vessels connected to the heart also being progressively infused by it, gaining a glimmer of golden sheen on their surfaces. This heart is slowly changing Kamatas physique. Perhaps, someday, her body will turn golden because of this heart Song Jian thought to himself. However, the speed of this transformation was exceedingly slow, nowhere near as rapid as the divine eye on his forehead was in altering his own body. Lets go, were heading back to the City of Hope! Song Jian patted Kamatas shoulder and softly said. At this moment, Kamata, showed no resistance to Song Jians command and obediently transformed into her Giant Dragon form, lying down on the ground. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Song Jian was about to mount the Black Dragon to return to the City of Hope, he suddenly turned his head to look behind him, sensing something amiss. Weve already flown more than three hundred kilometers, and theyre still pursuing? Song Jian murmured in surprise, It seems I have underestimated the status of this Centaur Prince Song Jian had not expected that the centaurs, as a race, would be so intent on settling scores. It was just the killing of one of King Saqiners sons, yet they followed him relentlessly as if they were burrs stuck to his bones. If I keep running, will they chase me all the way to the City of Hope? A smirk surfaced on Song Jians lips. After all, the City of Hope was five or six thousand kilometers away. Considering the long distance, Song Jian doubted that the centaurs could really keep up with the speed of the Black Dragon. Since you wish to die, then I shall oblige you! Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, his eyes filled with a thick intent to kill. However, he was unaware that the one leading the pursuit this time was King Saqiner himself. If he had known, he probably wouldnt have had such a strong murderous intent. Both King Saqiner and his third son were King Level bosses, but his third son had only just entered the King Level, while King Saqiner had been at that stage for a long time already. Seemingly sensing Song Jians presence, a roar suddenly erupted from afar, like a thunderclap that instantly caused the wind and clouds to shift. The sky, which had been clear moments ago, now churned with gathering storm clouds, overshadowing the sun and darkening the surroundings considerably. Song Jians face paled as he finally realized that King Saqiner was personally in pursuit. King Saqiner made no attempt to conceal his presence, his aura surging toward Song Jian like a tidal wave, cutting down all plants in its way. Peak of Legendary Realm! Song Jians expression turned serious as he focused on the rapidly approaching King Saqiner and whispered. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the 100 starting coins reward~ ` Chapter 1309 - Chapter 1309 Chapter 1311 The Abyssal Human Clan Chapter 1309: Chapter 1311: The Abyssal Human Clan Chapter 1309: Chapter 1311: The Abyssal Human Clan Being able to boost the strength of hundreds of thousands within a clan and ruling the prairie for hundreds of years, indeed, one must not underestimate him. The strength of King Saqiner seemed to be on par with the Evil Fire Phoenix just by sensing his aura. Having a boss that could go head-to-head with heaven With this in mind, Song Jian snorted coldly, called over the Black Dragon, and immediately fled into the distance. At the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, Song Jian was not yet able to contend, but once he reached the peak of second-tier Combat Power, or stepped into the Legendary Realm, he might stand a chance against such beings in a one-on-one fight. Seeing Song Jian mount the Black Dragon to escape, King Saqiners face showed a tragic and angry emotion. Anyone capable of killing Gowa should not be weak; one shouldnt just turn and run when facing a challenger. If King Saqiner knew Song Jian only had second-tier Combat Power, he probably wouldnt have revealed his full strength without any reservations. Do you have any honor of a brave warrior left! King Saqiner roared loudly, having pursued relentlessly for half a day. Both King Saqiner and his thousand guards were severely drained. If they continued like this, they could run maybe a hundred more kilometers before members of the guard would collapse from exhaustion. With so many of you against so few, do you have any honor of a brave warrior? Riding on the Black Dragons back, Song Jian heard King Saqiners roar and shouted back disdainfully. Come down, and Ill fight you one-on-one, a fair battle! King Saqiner was waving his shield and war hammer, yelling at the Black Dragon and Song Jian, who had already flown up into the sky. Song Jian looked back and saw the enraged King Saqiner, a look of disdain on his face. He didnt say a word, just controlled the Black Dragon to continue flying away. King Saqiner let out a roar of anger, ready to continue the chase, when a captain of the royal guard hesitantly stepped forward and whispered, My king, the warriors are all utterly exhausted. Should we not rest for a while before we pursue them again? At this moment, King Saqiner was seething with anger. He glanced back and saw that although the thousand-man royal guard stood neatly arranged, every face of the centaur guards was filled with fatigue. One must know, they had been on a long pursuit for at least three or four hours, running for three or four hundred kilometers. Even the most resilient would tire. With so many following him, that guy will definitely not come down to fight me thought King Saqiner inwardly. Have everyone rest nearby until I return! King Saqiner shouted, and after saying this, he alone chased after the Black Dragon and Song Jian. My king The captain of the royal guards face showed a troubled expression. After giving a few instructions, he also started his gallop, closely following behind King Saqiner. Most of the royal guard were at Elite Level strength, but the captain of the royal guard was at the Lord Level, far surpassing the capabilities of the standard royal guard. Seeing the king unwilling to give up, the captain naturally followed closely behind. Otherwise, if anything happened to the king, all one thousand guards including himself would be executed. Seeing only two centaurs continuing the chase, Song Jian let out a slight smile. Even a King Level boss, if drained too much, couldnt exert his full power. Song Jian was still in the process of adapting to the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. The Divine Eye at his brow seemed like a high-quality source of energy, continuously radiating power. If he couldnt adapt to it, he was unable to fight at all. Keep chasing, keep chasing. After a while longer, you probably wont even have the strength to lift your weapon Song Jian muttered to himself, the Divine Eye on his brow occasionally emitting a strand of Dark Gold light. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. King Saqiner and the captain following him actually kept up the chase for a day and a night. Their speed was nowhere near the Black Dragons, but they had special tracking methods. Song Jian, for some reason, didnt let the Black Dragon fly too high, so the two could barely keep up with the Black Dragons pace. As King Saqiner tore at a piece of jerky, he looked at a small black dot in the distant sky, his heart starting to waver, wondering whether or not to continue the pursuit. King, have some water! The commander by his side passed him a water bottle, and King Saqiner took it and gulped down a few mouthfuls. Kuze, lets go back. King Saqiner sighed, staring in the direction of the now invisible black dot, and spoke with a downtrodden expression. King, we have recorded the scent of that human. As soon as he appears on the prairie, our warriors will surely avenge the Third Prince, the commander consoled. Lets go back! King Saqiner, wielding his warhammer, slammed it down onto a rock over three meters tall beside him, instantly pulverizing it. Song Jian was unaware that King Saqiner had already given up the chase. He and Black Dragon spotted a large lake in the air; Song Jian patted Black Dragon and pointed towards the lake. Black Dragon adjusted its course and descended towards the lake. Those two centaurs must have given up, right? Song Jian chuckled. With the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, his perception had greatly increased. King Saqiner was like a mini sun; even from afar, Song Jian could sense his presence. However, it had been quite some time, and Song Jian could no longer feel the energy fluctuations emitted by King Saqiner. After being pursued for two days and a night, finally King Saqiner had given up, which also allowed Song Jian to breathe a sigh of relief in his heart. Being chased by a powerful legend at the peak of the Legendary Realm, Song Jian also faced considerable pressure. Hmph, wait until I break through to the Legendary Realm. Then Ill come back to Saqiner Prairie and meet you, oh King! Song Jian thought to himself. Being at a lower level meant that even with powerful skills, one could not unleash their full potential. Once Song Jian reached the Legendary Realm, he should be able to cultivate the Chaos Sword Canon. By then, a centaur at the peak of the Legendary Realm might not really be worth a second glance in Song Jians eyes. After Black Dragon landed, it transformed into a human form. The two started to gather water and cook by the lake, ready to rest properly. On the run, both Black Dragon and Song Jian hadnt had a proper hot meal; they were hungry and, like King Saqiner, had been eating simple cooked food on the go without resting for two days and nights. While they were cooking, the sound of combat came from afar, and after a beastly roar, a snow leopard over five meters tall suddenly sprang out of the jungle. This snow leopard had a single horn on its head, and its fur was as white as snow; however, it was now stained with blood. It also had a deep, bone-visible wound on its right hind leg and waist, which affected its movement. An eighty-level, Lord-level boss? Song Jian looked up briefly, opened a sliver of his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye at his brow center, and immediately discerned the snow leopards attributes with clarity. The Breaking Illusion Divine Eye inherited all the effects of the Eye of Insight, but without the latters side effects; it wouldnt alert the observed creature, and it provided even more comprehensive attribute information than the Eye of Insight. Realizing it was just an over-eighty-level Lord-level boss, Song Jian immediately lost interest in it. Judging by its appearance, it seemed like prey that was being pursued by someone. Whoever had chased an eighty-level Lord-level boss to this extent clearly had no ordinary strength. Soon, three humans emanating black auras emerged from the jungle, each holding a weapon. Seeing the snow leopard, excitement crossed their faces. Abyssal Human Clan Seeing the three who rushed out, Song Jians brows furrowed, and he slowly stood up. Chapter 1310 - Chapter 1310 Chapter 1312 Battle Array Chapter 1310: Chapter 1312 Battle Array Chapter 1310: Chapter 1312 Battle Array The humans before me were not players, but members of the Human Race who have survived in Abyssal Hell for thousands of years, essentially the human NPCs of Abyssal Hell. They had become part of the Abyssal Clan, akin to the Abyssal demons. These humans had undergone clear Abyssal mutations, with the most notable trait being the black Abyssal aura emanating from their bodies. However, not just any human could possess such an aura, it was exclusive to those with formidable strength, whose bodies could then produce the Abyssal aura. Players who transformed into members of the Abyssal Clan, once their strength grew sufficient, would also emit an Abyssal aura like these individuals. As their power increased, this Abyssal aura would become thicker and not only improve their physical qualities but also enhance the might of their skills. In the eyes of NPCs within the game world, this Abyssal aura was something to be loathed and feared, yet many players found it incredibly cool, especially during battle, as it seemed to add special effects. Why are there members of the Abyssal Human Clan here? Song Jian frowned, aware that following the start of the Abyssal invasion storyline, a multitude of Abyssal castles had appeared in the game world, all evolved from previous Abyssal Instances, which largely appeared near cities bustling with players. Song Jians current location was a remote lake in the wilderness, seldom visited by humans and home only to dense vegetation and wild beasts like snow leopards. A few members of the Abyssal Human Clan chased a snow leopard out of the jungle, having already wounded it. They were deliberately pursuing it from behind, reluctant to engage in direct combat, preferring to let the leopard die from exhaustion to avoid injury during the fight. Seeing the snow leopard stagger toward the lakeside, the three members of the Abyssal Human Clan immediately showed excitement in their eyesCit seemed the leopard was nearly drained of strength, and it was time to collect their spoils. As the three prepared to rush at the snow leopard, one of them suddenly caught sight of Song Jian and the transformed human-shaped Black Dragon, Kamata, halting their movement abruptly. Humans! The leading middle-aged member of the Abyssal Human Clan roared with a guarded expression, pointing his weapon at Song Jian. The other two, startled, quickly turned their gazes toward him. For native species entering the game world, it was essentially an invasion. Abyssal players who had experiences in the game world were indifferent to this fact, but for those like the Abyssal Human Clan who were born and never set foot outside Abyssal Hell, entering the game worldCno matter how barren and harsh the environment, like the Gobi DesertCfelt like paradise, not to mention the more prosperous places. After all, no matter how desolate the game world was, it was still a thousand times, even ten thousand times better than the environment of Abyssal Hell. Retreat! The leader of the Abyssal Human Clan commanded in a low voice, starting to back away slowly. Su Ta, its just a young man and a little girl. Just kill them, why retreat? The snow leopard is nearly done for, are we going to just give up our prey for nothing? another Abyssal human spoke up discontentedly. Yes, Uncle Su Ta, weve killed humans here before. Take out the guy, and take the girl back to the village; after shes played out, she could fetch a good price All three were speaking in the Abyssal language, incomprehensible to others, but Song Jian understood them perfectly, his face darkening instantly. Su Ta, the most powerful among the three, could faintly sense Song Jians strength and knew that a man in his twenties who dared to bring a little girl to this place couldnt possibly be ordinary people. Since youve come, dont bother leaving! Song Jian addressed the three in the Abyssal language, causing their faces to turn pale. At that moment, Song Jian charged toward the three. Su Ta yelled, Form up! The three quickly positioned themselves in a triangle formation, while a faintly black halo appeared beneath their feet, connecting their auras as one. A battle formation? Interesting Song Jian said with a slight smile tugging at his lips. He unleashed the Mysterious Moonlight Sword, stabbing fiercely toward the leader of the Abyssal humans. As for battle arrays, Song Jian was not unfamiliar with them. Luo Tianyu from the City of Hope excelled in this area, but compared to this trios battle array, Luo Tianyu specialized in military formations that required a larger number of people; those military formations were also a kind of battle array, but they needed at least a hundred people to be effective. After forming a battle array, the strength of these three Abyssal Human Clan members increased by at least 15%. In sum, it was as if half another persons strength had been added. However, for Song Jian, this didnt pose any real concern. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sky-breaking Sword easily tore through Su Tas defense and pierced into his chest, while at the same time, the other two humans thrust their long spears at Song Jian. Song Jians figure suddenly vanished, leaving only a translucent image in the eyes of the three of them. Leveraging the obstruction-free passing effect of Soul Wander for three seconds, Song Jian evaded the trios attacks and once again swung the Sky-breaking Sword viciously towards the neck of the Abyssal Human Clan member on the left. The innate skill Holy Sword often had a high trigger chance for critical strikes on the neck, which was an experience Song Jian had summarized in combat. These three Abyssal Human Clan members were all around level eighty-five, with the highest-level individual, a middle-aged man named Su Ta, at level eighty-eight. The lowest-level target, whom Song Jian was currently attacking in hopes of a single-strike decapitation, was only level eighty-three. For Song Jian, who was already at level eighty-nine, it would be entirely possible to inflict level suppression damage. Pfft~ The Sky-breaking Sword seemed to encounter no resistance as it sliced through the neck of the Abyssal Human Clan member, while at the same time, a dazzling golden light sparkled along the blade of the sword. The corners of Song Jians mouth lifted slightly; sure enough, the Holy Sword effect had been triggered with a single strike. Otherwise, even if the opponents level was lower than his own, an instant kill would be impossible. Ancient Jiao! An angry voice rose from behind. Song Jian felt a gust of wind at the back of his neck, indicating that the enemy also intended to kill him in one hit. However, with six more seconds of Soul Wander remaining, attacks that couldnt damage his soul-state would be completely immune. But just as Song Jian was prepared to tank the attack and finish off another enemy, he suddenly felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up, and a needle-like pain stabbed at his nape. A chill went down Song Jians spine, and he abandoned his attack, quickly retreating. A dark purple light traced an arc through the air and fiercely chopped down on Song Jians left shoulder. Instantly, an excruciating pain pierced through his left shoulder. Surprise registered on Song Jians face, How could this be After moving to a safe distance, Song Jian immediately canceled the Soul Wander state. While Soul Wander could make him immune to any damage except soul damage, if an opponents attack could hurt the soul, the damage Song Jian suffered would double! Song Jians gaze fixed on the opponents spear-blade, on which was attached a foot-long dark purple crystal that had been polished. If one didnt look closely, they might mistake it for charred wood. What kind of weapon is this? Song Jian asked in the Abyssal language, narrowing his eyes at the weapon in the opponents hands while the dark gold vertical line on his brow suddenly opened a fraction and stared at the opponents weapon. Chapter 1311 - Chapter 1311 Chapter 1312 The Town Chapter 1311: Chapter 1312: The Town Chapter 1311: Chapter 1312: The Town The weapon in the hands of this Abyssal Human Clan member was clearly homemade, looking quite rudimentary, but its power was a good three times greater than that of ordinary golden-quality weapons. Especially the spear blade he held, made entirely of a kind of dark purple crystal, sharpened to an extreme edge, capable of damaging souls. This quality made it even more formidable than the average epic weapon. What kind of weapon is this? Song Jian stared at the leading Abyssal human and asked. The middle-aged man who led them, a look of grief and anger on his face, blood gushing continuously from his chest, raised his spear and shouted at Song Jian, Favored by the gods, Golden Royalty will not let you go That said, the middle-aged man swung his spear once more, rushing towards Song Jian. Having already killed one person and their battle formation broken, the already injured mans strength had diminished greatly. Song Jian didnt even need to use his skills, relying solely on his Sky-breaking Sword, he fought against the man. After a few exchanges, he fiercely cleaved forward, knocking his opponent to the ground, then stepped forward and stabbed through the mans throat. Cough, cough cough The Abyssal human coughed up blood, struggling as the light in his eyes faded, and moments later, his head lulled to the side, he collapsed limply. Several items rolled out from beneath his corpse, one of which was the spear hed been using. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Soul Chasing Spear? Merely a level eighty golden tier weapon, yet it possesses the ability to harm souls Song Jian picked up the spear and carefully examined its attributes. After a while, Song Jian suddenly discovered that there was nothing special about the spear handle, just a very tough kind of wood, while the blade was, surprisingly, carved from Purple Crystal. Purple Crystal, its actually Purple Crystal, and high-quality at that! Song Jians face revealed a look of surprise. The blades dark purple color was far beyond that of regular Purple Crystal, which was much lighter in color, which is why Song Jian hadnt recognized it initially. The better the quality of Purple Crystal, the higher its level, and the deeper its color. With such a profound hue as this spears blade, it was definitely the highest purity Purple Crystal Song Jian had ever seen. To use Purple Crystal to make weapons is simply extravagant wastefulness! Song Jian held the spear in his hand, looking it over repeatedly for a long while before stowing it in his inventory slot. Once turned into a weapon, the Purple Crystals energy could not be extracted to enhance levels; it had to be broken down into materials by a specialized Forging Master. Life-profession Forging Masters, upon reaching the Master level, could learn decomposition techniques, which allowed them to recycle materials by breaking down damaged equipment. Although Song Jian had learned some forging techniques, his forging level was still low, and he had not yet learned the art of decomposition. Such extravagance to use Purple Crystal for weapons, these Abyssal humans must have discovered a Purple Crystal mine Song Jian mused inwardly, raising his head to look at the fleeing Abyssal human in the distance. While Song Jian fought with the middle-aged man earlier, the other Abyssal human had already turned tail and run. Song Jian hadnt considered this person important; however, now that he had a clue leading to a Purple Crystal mine, the value of this Abyssal human in his eyes had increased. Kamata, lets go, follow that person ahead! Song Jian waved his hand behind and called out in a low voice. The Black Dragon Kamata had been standing in front of the campfire all along, her eyes fixed on the meat roasting on the fire, not even turning her head to glance at the previous battle. It seemed that this piece of roast meat attracted her attention far more than Song Jians fight. Upon hearing Song Jians shout, Kamata took the roasted meat down, carefully took a bite, and then a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He casually extinguished the campfire and, while tearing off chunks of the roasted meat, rapidly followed behind Song Jian. The member of the Abyssal Human Clan kept looking back as he ran. He was the weakest among the three. After Song Jian had beheaded one of them, he already contemplated fleeing. When Song Jian and the middle-aged man began to battle, his fear reached a new peak. Seeing that the middle-aged man was about to be defeated, he immediately turned and fled. Crossing through the jungle, he looked back and didnt see Song Jian. His taut nerves finally relaxed slightly. However, what he didnt know was that Song Jian had been maintaining a distance of twenty to thirty meters within his Mental Strengths perception range. He couldnt shake off Song Jians tracking at all. Had it not been for Song Jian wanting to find clues to the Purple Crystal mine, he wouldnt have survived until now. Gu Botu stumbled through the forest, continuing to run forward. After crossing over a hill, he saw a town under construction and a throng of Abyssal Human Clanspeople around it, finally showing a relieved smile on his face. Seeing Gu Botu, several Abyssal Humans carrying logs shouted in confusion, Gu Botu, what happened? Why didnt Ancient Jiao and Su Ta return with you? Enemy attack, we have enemies! Gu Botu shouted loudly, There are two god-blessed ones at Snow Crystal Lake, they killed Ancient Jiao and Su Ta, I came back to deliver the message Upon hearing this, the Abyssal Humans carrying the logs were immediately shocked. One of them ran over to support Gu Botu, while the other two quickly ran towards the town that was being built. In no time, a series of urgent bell sounds rang out from the center of the town. The Abyssal Humans around stopped their work and began to gather towards the town. Song Jian stood on a distant hill, looking out at the town being constructed before him. The town wasnt big, at most it could accommodate two or three thousand people, but those inside the town didnt seem as weak as Song Jian had imagined. There are strong ones in the town Song Jian frowned slightly, his Mental Strength reaching towards the town. At this moment, the Abyssal Humans in the town appeared in Song Jians mind like tiny flames. However, there were three individuals whose auras emitted from the town were like three small suns. Three Legendary Realm powerhouses Song Jian muttered to himself. Just then, Song Jian suddenly grunted, blood gushed from his mouth and nostrils, and it felt as if his brain had been pricked with a needle. A psychic power expert has detected my probing Song Jian wiped the blood from his mouth and nose, rubbed his brow hard, and muttered to himself. Three Legendary Realm powerhouses made Song Jian hesitant. If it were just one, Song Jian, relying on the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, maybe had a chance to catch the opponent by surprise and kill him, but three Legendary Realm powerhouses were not something he could handle at the moment. But if he didnt conquer this unfinished town, how would he find out where the Purple Crystal mine was? Hmm, quite the headache. I should first spy secretly and see if I can find the precise location of the Purple Crystal mine! Song Jian thought to himself. He gave a glance to Black Dragon beside him and put her into the Pet Space, while he activated the Concealment Necklaces ability, slowly disappearing from his spot. Chapter 1312 - Chapter 1312 Chapter 1314 Mad Wolf Squad Chapter 1312: Chapter 1314: Mad Wolf Squad Chapter 1312: Chapter 1314: Mad Wolf Squad A terrifying presence swept over Song Jians head and flew toward the lake he had seen earlier. It seemed the people of this town had received the message from Gu Botu, and one of the Legendary Realm powerhouses was heading to Snow Crystal Lake to investigate. Song Jian was extremely cautious, concealing his entire aura. Although the Concealment Necklace was an epic piece of equipment, its level was too low and was no longer keeping up with the enhancements in Song Jians strength. Furthermore, the skill attached to the equipment, Abyss Concealment Skill, was at best equivalent to a high-level Stealth Skill. Without careful attention, it could easily lose its effect in front of a Legendary Realm powerhouse. However, the Legendary Realm member of the Abyssal Human Clan that skimmed low overhead was preoccupied with the matter of the Divinely Favored appearing at Snow Crystal Lake and did not scout the surroundings. Otherwise, with the capabilities of a Legendary Realm powerhouse, no matter how well Song Jian concealed his aura, there wouldve been a considerable risk of being detected. Seeing the Legendary Realm powerhouse quickly departing towards Snow Crystal Lake, Song Jian let out a sigh of relief and made his way towards the town while in stealth mode. Approaching the town, Song Jian noticed that quite a few Abyssal Humans were already armed and looked vigilant, patrolling around the yet-to-be completed town. These members of the Abyssal Human Clan were of high levels, mostly between eighty to ninety, and some who appeared to be sub-leaders were over level one hundred. The Abyssal aura on their bodies was so dense it seemed almost tangible. In battle, such powerhouses could even use their Abyssal aura as a weapon. At this point, the aura was no longer just for enhancing ones abilities. Song Jian looked around. The town appeared to be recently constructed, with many parts of the wall yet to be finished. If he wanted to, entering the town would be extremely easy; he simply needed to slip through the incomplete sections. There are still two Legendary Realm powerhouses inside the town; I cant get too close, or they might detect me! Song Jian thought to himself. Not to mention the two Legendary Realm powerhouses, even those level one hundred Abyssal Humans who had reached the early stages of second tier Combat Power might have a chance of seeing through Song Jians stealth. Therefore, he was reluctant to risk entering the town. After patiently waiting for a moment, a loud voice suddenly rang out from the town: By the order of the Golden Royalty, Mad Wolf Squad will reinforce the Purple Crystal mine. If any enemies invade, ignite the beacon smoke immediately, and the Golden Royalty will dispatch Venerables to assist. Understood! A level one hundred and twenty Abyssal Human shouted loudly, and the one hundred Abyssal Humans following him started running towards the outskirts of the town. A surprised expression appeared on Song Jians face. He had originally come here to locate the Purple Crystal mine. Unexpectedly, by startling the Abyssal Humans, they had now taken the initiative to send reinforcements to the Purple Crystal mine, effectively leading the way for him. Glancing at the castle in the center of the town, Song Jian turned and followed behind the Mad Wolf Squad, heading towards the location of the Purple Crystal mine. The castle at the center of town originated from the Abyssal Instance and had evolved into an Abyssal Castle. It served as a conduit between Abyssal Hell and the game world. However, it seemed that this particular Abyssal Castle was unique, housing very few Abyssal creatures; instead, it was occupied by the Abyssal Human Clan. It must be noted that among the numerous races within Abyssal Hell, the Human Race ranked quite low and was not a match for any of the eight Great Demon races. If one of the eight Great Demon races had appeared here, Song Jian would not have been surprised; however, it was peculiar for the Abyssal Human Clan to occupy a demon castle. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What was even more important was that Song Jian did not find a single Abyssal player within the town, which was also very odd. These thoughts flashed through Song Jians mind, but he did not delve deeper. His main purpose for being here was the Purple Crystal mine. The fact that the Abyssal Humans had become so extravagant as to craft weapons with high-quality Purple Crystals indicated the richness of the mine they occupied. If I could actually plunder a Purple Crystal mine, then I would really strike it rich! Song Jian thought, excited to the point of trembling slightly. After reaching the eighties in level, every single level up required a colossal amount of combat experience. Where it had once taken a month of grinding mobs to advance a level, it now required at least half a year. Relying solely on grinding mobs for leveling up, Song Jians level would gradually be caught up by others, hence the absolute necessity of using Purple Crystals to level up. Moreover, in the game, leveling up is not limited to just one method like Purple Crystals; the most common approach is to discover quests that reward leveling up, and another is to obtain some rare treasures with similar effects. Many high-level players in the game have had various opportunities to increase their levels. Song Jians level is now only about ten or so levels higher than the fastest batch of players, and those behind him are catching up quickly, which gives Song Jian a sense of urgency. This time, I must be at least twenty levels ahead of you! Song Jian looked at the level honor rankings and a smile formed on the corner of his mouth. The Mad Wolf Squad was made up of one hundred and fourteen members, including a Captain at level one hundred twenty with peak second-tier Combat Power, three Vice-Captains over level one hundred ten with mid second-tier Combat Power, and ten Squad Leaders with initial second-tier Combat Power. The rest of the team members were mostly above level ninety, and their overall strength was considered top-notch in town, which was why they were sent to reinforce the Purple Crystal mine. It is worth mentioning that the primary reason for building the town here was to mine this Purple Crystal mine. After cresting a hill, Song Jian spotted a mine entrance five or six meters tall at the base of the mountain ahead, with creatures resembling Goblins moving in and out. Each Goblin carried a Purple Crystal ore, either large or small, and handed them over to the guards of the Abyssal Human Clan stationed at the entrance. Sensing someone approaching, the Abyssal Human Clan guards at the mine entrance began to loudly scold the mining Goblins, herding them all back into the mine, then arranged themselves in formation with weapons in hand, warily watching the distance. Only when they saw the Mad Wolf Squad did the guards let down their guard, they moved forward to chat with the Mad Wolf Squad, and upon learning that the squad was there to reinforce them, the guards were clearly surprised and quickly inquired about the reason. What, a Gods Chosen has been spotted nearby, and they killed two of our clansmen? The anger was evident on the face of the one-horned Abyssal Human Clan member guarding the mine. He was the leader of the Mad Python Squad, responsible for guarding the mine entrance, named Kanta, whose strength was also at the peak of the second tier of Combat Power. Angered by the news brought by the Mad Wolf Squad, Kanta furiously swung his long sword, cleaving a giant stone at the entrance of the mine in two. Those Gods Chosen are no good, all greedy beasts! It was the wisest decision ever made by our King to expel them! Kanta spoke with intense loathing. Kanta, just guard the mine properly. The Venerable Gale has already gone to investigate that Gods Chosen, and he will surely kill him sooner or later. Gu Botu escaped with his life from him, and according to Gu Botu, that Gods Chosen is only second-tier in Combat Power, just very fast. Theres not much to it. Maybe soon well hear the news of the Venerable slaughtering him! The Captain of the Mad Wolf Squad, Abraham, clapped Kanta on the shoulder as he spoke. Hmph, I really hope he comes to the Purple Crystal mine. You know, those Gods Chosen are like mole creatures with Abyssal Hellhound noses; they might smell the Purple Crystals and come here Kanta sneered disdainfully, his eyes growing sharper. Thank you Fleeting Mysterious Feather for the 100 Starting Coins tip~ Chapter 1313 - Chapter 1313 Chapter 1315 Excavation Chapter 1313: Chapter 1315: Excavation Chapter 1313: Chapter 1315: Excavation ` For the God-blessed, some NPC factions were quite welcoming, as God-blessed individuals leveled up very quickly; they could advance just by killing, which made them seem like exceptional talents with outstanding potential to the NPCs in the game. However, the purely profit-driven behavior of many God-blessed also caused distaste among various NPC factions. Kantas tribe had once admitted some God-blessed who had converted to the Abyssal Clan, but these God-blessed were eventually all expelled by the tribes Golden Royalty, leading to a general sense of disdain for God-blessed within the entire tribe. Song Jian stood at a distance and looked towards the entrance of the cave, where the area around the mine was now surrounded by warriors from the Abyssal Human Clan, numbering two to three hundred. Among these warriors of the Abyssal Human Clan, there were two Tier 3 Combat Power sovereign-class powerhouses and more than ten overlord-class BOSSes with Tier 3 Combat Power. Even the ordinary warriors were mostly elite BOSSes around level ninety. If he were to use the Thousand Swords Art, it would take at least two or three times to eliminate all of them. Dont even mention two or three times, even if I used it once, the commotion would be enough to attract the attention of the three Legendary Realm powerhouses in the town Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, the noise from the Thousand Swords Art was too great, and since the Purple Crystal mine was not far from the Abyss Castle, once a fight started, the three Legendary Realm powerhouses could potentially arrive here within a dozen seconds. At that time, Song Jian would have no choice but to flee and his intentions would be exposed, making it even harder to enter the Purple Crystal mine. I must find a way to get into the mine and bypass these guardians of the Abyssal Human Clan, Song Jian thought silently to himself. Song Jian slowly retreated and started to explore the surroundings on his own. The Purple Crystal mine was located within a range of undulating mountains, surrounded by rock walls. Song Jian moved to one side of the mine, which was about seven or eight hundred meters from the entrance and part of the same mountain peak. Digging here should also lead into the mine, but he didnt know the thickness of the rock wall between here and the mine; if it was too thick, it would be counterproductive, and any loud actions could alert the Goblin Miners inside. With this in mind, Song Jian summoned Gulu, the stone-elemental war pet who had been sound asleep in the Pet Space. Gulus level had already advanced to level 120, but unfortunately, its rank had remained at overlord and hadnt broken through. If Gulu could break through to the sovereign class, then it might have the chance to reach the Legendary Realm. Sadly, if it couldnt advance to the Legendary Realm, its level would forever remain at 120. Gulu, dig a hole for me here, all the way through, and keep the noise down! Song Jian ordered. Gulu shook its head, and now over ten meters tall, it was a giant in front of Song Jian. Having heard Song Jians command, Gulu placed its hands against the rock wall, and in no time, a large amount of rock flowed down like water from where its hands touched. Whoosh~ Countless pieces of broken rock flowed out, rolling to the sides, and in just a moment, a hole five or six meters wide appeared before Song Jian. Gulu was extremely efficient at digging and made barely any noise. It only needed to place its hands on the rock wall and then slowly move forward; the hardened rock in front of it would naturally break down into fist-sized fragments, rolling away from its sides. In just ten minutes, Gulu had dug a nearly one-hundred-meter deep tunnel, a feat impossible for even professional miners to achieve in such a short span of time. Song Jian followed leisurely behind Gulu. He was now realizing how comfortable it was to have a war pet skilled at digging. Even though Gulu was now a 120-level overlord-class BOSS, it didnt have any particularly remarkable offensive or defensive capabilities. ` Its defense was stronger than that of a regular battle pet, but it fell a little short when compared to top-tier combat pets like the Black Dragon, and its attack was even weaker than that of the average monster at the same level. However, Gulu could also cast some earth-based magic, having mastered a few area-of-effect and single-target spells, which compensated for its lack of offensive power. But everything is relative, and in comparison with the Black Dragon, Gulus earth magic naturally couldnt hold a candle to Dragon Language Magic. This was why Song Jian had not let Gulu join the battle until now. But now, seeing the hard rock wall crumble into rubble almost instantaneously beneath Gulus hands and a cave appearing before him in a matter of moments, Song Jian felt an inexplicable surge of excitement. Not just for digging tunnels, if were attacking a city later and the enemys walls lack array or magical defenses, just a touch from Gulu and theyll collapse. That scene would definitely be beautiful! Song Jian murmured softly as he walked. As Gulu continued to dig forward, the light around them gradually darkened, but to Song Jian, it was as clear as day. Because of his Vertical Eye, he had already possessed dark vision, and now that his Vertical Eye had evolved into the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, darkness was no longer an obstacle to Song Jians progressChe could see everything around him with absolute clarity. Crack~ A shattering noise sounded ahead, and a beam of light came streaming in. Song Jians heart leapedChad they broken through? With just a thought, the rock creature Gulu vanished, returning to the Pet Space, and Song Jian quickly stepped forward. The rock wall in front of him had cracked open, creating a fissure over a meter tall, from which intense purple light shone through. Purple Crystals, its all Purple Crystals. I never expected there to be so many Purple Crystals in this mine! Song Jian squeezed through the crack sideways and looked around at the fist-sized Purple Crystals embedded in the surrounding rock walls, his face filled with elation. Song Jian looked around; it was completely silent. It seemed that the Goblin Miners had all gathered at the entrance to the mine and had not spread out inside it. Carefully blocking the crack behind him, Song Jian started to pick around him in large quantities. The purity of these Purple Crystal ores doesnt seem very high Song Jian observed the Purple Crystals in the rock wall, which emitted a faint purple glow, and murmured to himself. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The spread of Purple Crystal ore here indeed wasnt of high purity, and even the weak purple light they emitted was very faint. But the quantity of Purple Crystal ore was enormous, almost completely covering the surrounding rock walls, with some as large as basketballs and others the size of fists. Song Jian couldnt help but reach out to grab a Purple Crystal ore and began to dig energetically. Eh? How can the walls here be so hard? Song Jian frowned slightly. With his current strength, ordinary rock walls were no different from soil to him; even writing on the rock walls with his fingers was an easy task. However, when he tried to dig out the Purple Crystal ore by hand, he encountered resistance. The rock walls near the Purple Crystal ore were particularly hard, even tougher than common alloyed steel. Thinking this, Song Jian directly summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and thrust it into the junction between a piece of Purple Crystal ore and the rock wall. Chapter 1314 - Chapter 1314 Chapter 1316 Discovery Chapter 1314: Chapter 1316 Discovery Chapter 1314: Chapter 1316 Discovery Crack~ A light sound, and the originally hard rock, like tofu, was pierced by the Sky-breaking Sword. Song Jian exerted a tug, and with a pop, a fist-sized raw purple crystal ore was extracted. Such an easy find of a purple crystal ore; if those from the Abyssal Human Clan saw this, their jaws would probably drop in shock. You should know, those Goblin Miners could only dig up two or three raw purple crystal ores at most in a day. If it were as effortless for all as it was for Song Jian, this purple crystal mine would probably have been mined clean by the Abyssal Human Clan long ago. Thank goodness, the Sky-breaking Sword didnt disappoint me A smile emerged at the corner of Song Jians mouth. The raw purple crystal ore in his hand emitted a faint purple halo, and as Song Jian held it, a warm feeling seeped out from the ore. With eyes closed slightly, Song Jian quickly extracted the energy from the raw purple crystal ore, and his battle experience began to rise. 1% 2% 3% This single piece of purple crystal ore directly boosted Song Jians battle experience by 3.6%, surprising him. I originally thought that these raw ores containing lesser energy wouldnt provide much battle experience, but unexpectedly Song Jians smile grew even brighter. Looking around, there were at least two to three hundred purple crystal ores in this mining pit. Although of lower quality, they were enough to raise his level by three or four tiers. There must be higher quality raw purple crystal ores inside. This time, Im going to strike it rich Song Jian laughed heartily. Mine Entrance Abraham, the captain of Mad Wolf Squad, peered into the mine, the deep pit emanating a faint purple glow. All the Goblin Miners were squatting at the entrance of the mine, their eyes blankly staring about. These Goblin Miners were not of a high level, only around the forties, dressed in tattered clothing, wielding simple mining picks in their hands. What was surprising was that the tips of their mining picks were also made of raw purple crystal ore. However, the rock walls of purple crystal ore were extremely hard and, without a decent mining pick, these Goblin Miners with just over forty levels of strength would not have been able to mine any purple crystal ores. Kanta, do you think that divine favored one will come to the purple crystal mine? Abraham stared into the depths of the purple crystal mine, muttering to himself, Those divine favored ones are incredibly greedy. If they knew of a purple crystal mine here, they would pounce like the hounds from the Abyss. If he himself is not strong enough, he will gather more divine favored ones Kanta, do you think the Golden Royalty can really hold them off, like during the last upheaval? Abraham seemed to recall something, shuddering involuntarily, and dared not continue. Abraham, dont scare yourself. Didnt you just say there is only one divine favored one? The Guardian has already gone there. Divine favored ones may rise in power quickly, but they are unlikely to match a Guardian. Maybe youll soon receive news to return to the castle Kanta said ponderously. Abraham sighed silently in his heart and shook his head slightly. He thought to himself, Divine favored ones are like a swarm of locusts. They have special pathways to communicate with each other. As soon as one of them discovers this place, it wont be long before more and more divine favored ones appear here, each stronger than the last After waiting a few more hours, there was still no disturbance near the mine entrance and no message for Mad Wolf Squad to return to the castle, casting a shadow over the hearts of the two captains. It seemed that the Guardian had not found the divine favored one. Kanta turned his head to look at the entrance of the mine, his mood becoming somewhat tense. He knew that as they stood guard here, they were assigned a mining task every month. To waste half a day doing nothing, todays task would probably go unfulfilled. Start working, let the Goblin Miners go in and mine! Kanta couldnt help but bellow, Make sure these vermin pay attention, report anything unusual immediately! The Goblin Miners began to noisily head towards the depths of the mine, while a few of the Abyssal Humans guarding the entrance caught sight of the purple glow emanating from within, a fleeting glint of greed flashing in their eyes. The Abyssal Human Clan could also utilize Purple Crystal ore for cultivation, albeit not absorbing it as quickly as the god-favored; yet, a fist-sized nugget of Purple Crystal ore, even of lesser quality, could save them over ten days of cultivation time. Even the few Abyssal Humans guarding the entrance to the mine found that simply absorbing some of the energy that leaked from within could speed up their cultivation by two or three times. Thus, such guard duty was seen as an enviable job by the Abyssal Human Clan. Abraham glanced at his subordinates, noticing a few of them becoming restless. He sighed in his heart, Kulu, Zuo Han, stay alert, the rest of you begin cultivating! Members of the Mad Wolf Squad showed a trace of delight on their faces. With their tribe consisting of thousands, opportunities like guarding the mine were rare; they considered themselves lucky this time. Just as everyone had begun to cultivate, a sudden cry echoed from inside the mine. Those who had just entered the meditative state were shocked, with a few so disturbed that they suffered a backlash and coughed up blood. Whats going on? Abraham abruptly stood up and looked towards the entrance of the mine. It wasnt long before a Goblin Miner came running out of the entrance, gesticulating and ranting to Kanta with a look of panic on his face. Kanta listened for a while, his expression turning ugly. Someone sneaked into the mine and stole quite a few Purple Crystal ores Kanta said. What, how is that possible? Where did he come from? Abraham was startled, wearing a look of disbelief. Go, lets take a look inside! Kanta said through gritted teeth. If the towns revered ones learned of the theft at the mine, Kanta, as the Guardian in charge, would bear the greatest responsibility, and their entire squad would surely be punished. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kanta and several members with third-tier Combat Power hurried towards the mine. Abraham hesitated for a moment, then followed along with his two deputy captains. Although they had just arrived, they were also Guardians. If the mine had indeed been stolen from, the Mad Wolf Squad would face repercussions as well. Damn it, weve been here for less than three hours Abraham fumed inwardly. Without reaping any benefit, they faced getting caught in the fallout and punished, which felt like the worst of luck. In a short while, being led by the Goblin Miners, Kanta and Abraham arrived at a mining pit. Staring at the uneven hollows on the rock face, Kantas expression was so dark, it seemed like he could drip water. Someone sneaked in; all these ores were excavated just now Kanta stared at a hollow, grinding his teeth as he spoke. The lingering aura of Purple Crystal ore in the hollows suggested recent mining. Had it been mined long ago, there would be no residue of Purple Crystal aura. Moreover, this part of the mine was unexplored, where no Goblin Miners would have entered to dig. Get all the squad members in here, even if we have to turn this mine upside down, we must find this mole Kantas eyes turned red as he shouted loudly. Chapter 1315 - Chapter 1315 Chapter 1317 Vine King Honorable Chapter 1315: Chapter 1317: Vine King Honorable Chapter 1315: Chapter 1317: Vine King Honorable At this moment, Song Jian, having absorbed all the Purple Crystal ore from that pit, was now exploring deeper into the tunnel of the mine. So many Purple Crystal raw ores, because of their lower grade, containing less energy, only allowed Song Jian to rise three levels, now his level had increased to ninety-two. In less than three hours, he had risen from level eighty-nine to ninety-two, the combat experience gained in those three levels would be enough to take a level sixty player directly into the seventies. Could it be that theres not a single piece of Purple Crystal raw ore in the tunnel, and theyre all concentrated in the pits? wondered Song Jian as he explored. The mine was peppered with pits, which were connected by tunnels excavated by Goblin Miners, while the Purple Crystal raw ores were located within those pits. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The closer to the entrance of the mine the pit was, the lower the grade of the Purple Crystal raw ores and most had already been largely excavated; the deeper you went, the smaller the pits and the higher the quality of the Purple Crystals contained within, although they were also much harder to mine. Song Jian passed through five or six pits in succession, but the majority of the Purple Crystal raw ores in the pits had already been mined out, some only leaving behind a few pieces of extremely low-quality ore that Song Jian didnt even consider worthwhile. After an unknown period of time, Song Jian suddenly heard a cacophony of noises behind him as several disheveled Goblin Miners walked slowly towards him, wielding mining hoes in their hands. Song Jian immediately used his Stealth Skill, and his figure slowly vanished from sight. The Stealth Skill worked quite well against the Goblin Miners, who were only level forty-something. Even as they brushed past him, they didnt notice Song Jians presence. Ding ding dang dang~ Soon, the Goblin Miners entered the pit and began to mine. Their mining hoes struck the hard rock walls incessantly, with each impact sparking flames and leaving only a shallow white mark on the rock. Mining like this, a Goblin Miner could only extract one or two Purple Crystal raw ores a day. At particularly hard areas, they might not even extract a single ore all day, a pace that simply could not compare with Song Jians. I will explore further into the depths to see if there are any higher quality Purple Crystal raw ores! Song Jian thought to himself. The quality of the Purple Crystal raw ores in these pits wasnt much improved from what he had absorbed before, and the hardness of the rock walls had increased significantly. After moving forward for another ten meters or so, Song Jian suddenly heard a series of hurried footsteps and quickly pressed himself into a recess in the tunnel to investigate carefully. Accompanying the footsteps were the voices of the Abyssal Human Clan, discussing. It seemed they had already discovered that someone had infiltrated the mine and were searching around. Who exactly has sneaked in, and from where? There are so many people at the entrance of the mine, yet no one has noticed any traces of infiltration The guy mines too fast, an entire pit, over two hundred Purple Crystal raw ores gone in just a few hours. If we could mine at that pace, this mine would have been exhausted long ago. What do you think, how does he do it? Who knows, it might just be that Gods Favored. The Gods Favored are like mole beasts, exceptionally good at escaping. Didnt the honorable Vine King search but find nothing? Maybe the one who sneaked into the Purple Crystal mine is that Gods Favored! Right, the Gods Favored always have some strange and unusual abilities, having such a high mining efficiency isnt surprising at all! I wonder if hell dare to venture into the high-quality area, where the Vine King Honorable is on guard. If he does, we wouldnt need to suffer through this anymore. The mine shaft is so cramped and suffocating! Hmph, this place is just full of low-grade miscellaneous ores. The high-quality area is the real core, but with the Vine King Honorable protecting it, we cant get close. Training there can be more than ten times faster than at the entrance of the mine The few Abyssal humans inside the tunnel were casually inspecting the various mining pits while quietly discussing amongst themselves. After listening for a moment, Song Jian learned that he was currently in the outskirts of the mine. The truly high-quality Purple Crystal ore was still deeper within. After waiting a while, the patrolling Abyssal humans moved away. Song Jian emerged from his hiding place and, after pondering for a moment, continued deeper into the depths of the mine. The mines area was quite expansive. Many of the mine tunnels were actually not purposefully constructed by humans but rather resembled natural fissures in the ground that had been slightly excavated further. The deeper he went, the fewer the signs of manmade excavation, with some places so narrow that only one person could squeeze through by bending over. As he went deeper, the number of Goblin Miners decreased, and the quality of the Purple Crystal ore became higher. Before long, Song Jian suddenly saw a cluster of crystalline structures ahead in the tunnel, resembling plant roots. These root-like crystals were clear and shining like crystal. They were entwined around a piece of Purple Crystal ore in the rock wall, and at the very tip of the roots, they had penetrated the Purple Crystal ore. A faint energy fluctuation came through, as the energy from the Purple Crystal seemed to be continuously flowing out through these roots. Could these roots belong to the Vine King Honorable mentioned by the Abyssal humans? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, inspecting carefully. Inside his heart, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye slowly opened a slit and peered towards the roots. Soon enough, the attributes of these roots appeared before Song Jians eyes. Indeed, these roots all belonged to a BOSS named Abyssal Magic Vine, and each individual root possessed its own Vitality Points. Cutting off these roots would grant him combat experience and spoils of battle, just like defeating a minor creature. However, attacking these roots would draw the attention of the Abyssal Magic Vine, and by then, it would likely mean he had to fight this King Level BOSS known as the Abyssal Magic Vine on its home turf. In this place, which was the main territory of the Abyssal Magic Vine, one could imagine that there were thousands, if not tens of thousands, of such roots. Even if all of them were severed, it would not inflict a fatal injury on the Abyssal Magic Vine, but instead, he might get trapped by these roots and die. As the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye was observing the roots, the one entwined around the Purple Crystal ore suddenly trembled slightly, as if sensing something. Song Jian quickly closed his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. He had only recently acquired the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye and couldnt fully control it yet. Each time he used it, it would leak the contained Dragon Gods divine might, drawing the noticed of the scrutinized. But as long as Song Jian gradually adapted and gained full control of it, such aftereffects would be resolved, and his surveillance would not attract anyones attention. Song Jian glanced at the Purple Crystal ore wrapped by roots and continued forward. The quality of this ore was extremely high, roughly equal to the spoils of battle he had obtained earlierCa single piece could enhance about 8% of his combat experience. There must be even higher-quality Purple Crystal ore inside, but those high-quality Purple Crystal ores are all near the main body of the Devil Vine. Avoiding it and mining will not be an easy task Song Jian thought to himself. Chapter 1316 - Chapter 1316 Chapter 1318 Purple Crystal Raw Ore Chapter 1316: Chapter 1318: Purple Crystal Raw Ore Chapter 1316: Chapter 1318: Purple Crystal Raw Ore Song Jian had never expected that at the depths of the mine, there would actually be a Legendary Realm BOSS guarding the ores. It was well known that a BOSS in a mine wasnt simply protecting the ores; it would also devour the mineral resources, just like this Abyssal Magic Vine. Its roots were entangled with the raw Purple Crystal ores, devouring their energy every moment. If this Purple Crystal mine were Song Jians, he would never allow such an existence within it. Perhaps this mine was initially discovered by the Abyssal Magic Vine. As for those of the Abyssal Human Clan, they must have found this mine later and only dared to excavate some of the common ores around the edge of the mine that the Magic Vine cared little for Song Jian mused to himself. Continuing to explore deeper could lead to an encounter with the Abyssal Magic Vine. Considering that the Abyssal Human Clan had three Legendary Realm powerhouses, and they preferred to only mine the common ores at the edge instead of driving away this Abyssal Magic Vine, one could imagine how formidable the strength of this vine was. With Song Jians current power, he likely stood no chance against the Abyssal Magic Vine. Moreover, any battle within the mine would surely alert the Abyssal Human Clan. By the time the three Legendary Realm powerhouses arrived, Song Jian feared he wouldnt even be able to run away. If all else fails, I can only excavate some of the ordinary quality raw Purple Crystal ores Song Jian thought to himself. While he deemed them of ordinary quality, they were still considerably better than the miscellaneous ores at the outer edges of the mine. However, Song Jian could not mine the raw Purple Crystal ores from the most central area. Carefully avoiding the roots of the Abyssal Magic Vine, these roots, having absorbed a vast quantity of energy from the raw Purple Crystal ores, were showing signs of energy crystallization, rendering them especially sensitive. Even a slight disturbance could possibly alert the Abyssal Magic Vine. Song Jian squeezed through a narrow fissure to suddenly find before him a surprisingly spacious mining pit, about a hundred square meters in size. This pit was filled with high-quality raw Purple Crystal ores whose color had deepened to a rich dark purple, identical to the hue of the weapons Song Jian had previously seen in the hands of the Abyssal Human Clan. His eyes showed a surprised delight. So many high-quality raw Purple Crystal oresCif all were absorbed by him, his level might shoot up to level 100. Level 100 was on the threshold of third-tier Combat Power, where players would experience a significant increase in strength once they passed the third-tier Combat Power assessment. Unable to stop himself, Song Jian walked forward, but at that moment, his foot seemed to have stepped on something, making a crack sound as it broke. Looking down, he saw a few small skeleton remains, akin to those of children. Goblin Miners, these are all Goblin Miner skeletons! Song Jian silently remarked: I didnt expect that the Goblin Miners had already discovered this place Upon these few Goblin Miner skeletons, Song Jian observed remnants of the Abyssal Magic Vines roots. It appeared that these Goblin Miners had been killed after being discovered by the Abyssal Magic Vine. With this realization, Song Jians heart sank. He carefully surveyed the surrounding raw Purple Crystal ores. Indeed, on the surface of each Purple Crystal ore, a slender vine root penetrated each, endlessly siphoning the energy within. A look of disappointment emerged on Song Jians face: This area has already been discovered by the Abyssal Magic Vine; the raw Purple Crystal ores have become its private property, no longer mineable, what a pity Song Jian wanted to leave but felt reluctant. Exploring further would likely result in the same situation as this pit, where the raw Purple Crystal ores had all been claimed by the Abyssal Magic Vine. The most essence-rich raw Purple Crystal ores in the entire mine are probably all occupied by the Abyssal Magic Vine. With the resources from an entire mine, how far could it evolve, is it planning to use this mine to break through the Legendary Realm? Song Jian thought to himself. One must realize that its incredibly difficult for normal creatures to break through to the Legendary Realm; they need to absorb a massive amount of energy. Moreover, Legendaries that have taken over a huge energy source are very potent, just like the Flame King in the Scorching Gorge. It has taken over the entire Magma Lake beneath the Scorching Gorge, continually drawing energy from the Magma Lake. If the Flame King doesnt meet its demise midway, it will eventually break through the Legendary Realm and reach another level of existence. Similarly, the Abyssal Magic Vine now occupies a Purple Crystal mine, and its strength is much greater than that of an average Legendary being. This is also why, despite having three Legendaries, the Abyssal Human Clan cannot do anything against it. Looking at the hundreds of dark purple Purple Crystal ores inside the mine, Song Jian found himself unable to move. He wanted to leave but couldnt bear to do so. The main body of the Abyssal Magic Vine should still be some distance away. If I could dig up all these Purple Crystal ores in just a few seconds, maybe there would still be time to escape Song Jian thought to himself. His mind raced, imagining all sorts of possible scenarios. Lets do this! Clenching his teeth, Song Jian thought, If worst comes to worst, Ill just hide in the Shattered Divine Realm To hide in the Shattered Divine Realm was only a temporary measure to avoid attacks. Song Jian couldnt possibly stay there forever, and he would have to come out sooner or later. But when he came out, he would be back to where he started, and if the Abyssal Magic Vine noticed him, it might guard the place relentlessly. However, with so many high-quality Purple Crystal ores at stake, it was worth taking some risks. With that thought, Song Jian summoned the Stone Elemental Gulu. Standing at ten meters tall, Gulu seemed too massive for the mine, unable to even stand up straight and having to squat low to the ground. Looking at Gulu with a face full of grievance, Song Jian patted its body, about to offer some words of comfort, when suddenly, he noticed a surge of excitement in Gulus eyes. Gulu roared in joy upon seeing the Purple Crystal ores embedded in the surrounding rock walls. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn, these Purple Crystals must also be highly attractive to Stone Elementals, after all, they are both minerals Song Jian suddenly thought. Before Song Jian could give the command, Gulu reached out and grabbed one of the Purple Crystals. The hard rock wall posed no obstacle for Gulu, who easily plucked a Purple Crystal from it. However, behind the Purple Crystal, there was a root as thick as a finger, already semi-translucent like jade, tightly coiled around the ore. Dont move, dont move, put it down! Song Jian hurriedly ordered. Gulu, still holding the Purple Crystal, looked puzzledly at Song Jian, not understanding why he would give such an order. But due to their high level of affinity, Gulu stopped, and the root latched onto the ore seemed on the verge of snapping. Should it snap, the Abyssal Magic Vine would likely immediately know that someone had intruded deep into the mine. At that point, Song Jian would have no choice but to flee, empty-handed. Gulu, dissolve the surrounding rock wall first, and lets take all these Purple Crystals at once Song Jian commanded. Chapter 1317 - Chapter 1317 Chapter 1319 Holy Spirit Warrior Chapter 1317: Chapter 1319 Holy Spirit Warrior Chapter 1317: Chapter 1319 Holy Spirit Warrior Gulus intelligence was not high, and it could only understand some simple commands, but it did understand the order to transform the surrounding rock walls. After tossing the purple crystal in its hand to one side, Gulu placed both hands on the rock walls around it. Watching the raw purple crystal dangling softly, Song Jians heart suddenly rose to his throat. These roots, which had turned into jade-like tendrils, had almost lost the flexibility of living organisms and could easily snap. If they broke, Song Jian would have no choice but to seek refuge in the Divine Country or swiftly escape from the place. These jade-like tendrils had lost their capacity as offensive weapons and could only serve as alarm devices. Whoosh~ The hard rock walls around them began to transform into falling rubble, and the purple crystals embedded in the walls, lacking support, hung down like fruits, connected by the tendrils of the Abyssal Devil Vine. Fortunately, although these tendrils were halfway petrified, they were more resilient than Song Jian had imagined. Some of the raw crystals dropped from above, swaying but not falling, while those closer to the ground had already fallen, and the ground was strewn with fist-sized raw purple crystals as far as the eye could see. It was known that these raw purple crystals, though not as high-quality as those from the core area, were still of very high quality; otherwise, they would not be found deep within the mine. Now, the problem Song Jian faced was how to collect all these raw purple crystals into his bag or into the Divine Country within a second or two. Only by gathering these raw purple crystals within a very short time could he safely escape from here without alarming the Abyssal Devil Vine. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With my current strength, within three seconds, I can pick up at most a few dozen raw purple crystals. I cant even collect one-fifth of the raw purple crystals in this mine pit. If its just like this, its too wasteful Song Jian thought to himself. The stone creature, Gulu, beside him was starting to get impatient, continually making a low gulu sound, seemingly urging Song Jian and asking if it could devour these raw purple crystals. A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face as he asked Gulu, Can you collect all these raw purple crystals within a few seconds? The shorter the time, the better? A puzzled look appeared in Gulus eyes, as if it didnt understand, but it still tentatively reached out towards a raw purple crystal. Song Jian quickly stopped it and gestured towards the raw purple crystals in the mine, saying, All of them, everything, take away, quickly take them away Understanding seemed to dawn in Gulus eyes as it placed its two hands on the floor of the mine pit. It didnt take long for Song Jian to see the raw purple crystals on the ground start to quiver slightly. Surprise flashed in Song Jians eyes, but it quickly turned to disappointment. Song Jian realized that Gulu could only control about one-third of the raw purple crystals on the ground, and that didnt include the ones dangling in mid-air. Is there still no way to take away all these raw purple crystals? Song Jian thought disappointedly. You should know this is just a purple crystal ore from one pit within the mine, and the mine is unfathomably deep with countless similar pits. If Song Jian could take control of this mine, he might even step directly into the Legendary Realm, but now he cant even take away all the purple crystal ore from one pit. Just at that moment, a flash of inspiration struck Song Jians mind, and his figure suddenly vanished from the spot. Inside the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jians form hovered in midair, overlooking the entire Divine Country below. At this time, vast fields were growing dense Snake Vine Grass, while dozens of Abyssal Puppet Beasts were laboring in the fields. On the other side, in dense forests, innumerable fist-sized points of light slowly swirled around large trees thick enough to wrap arms around. Strands of green vitality occasionally seeped out from these towering trees into the tree spirits, and in a short while, wisps of translucent energy drifted from the bodies of the tree spirits and permeated back into the trees. The tree spirits and ancient trees existed in a symbiotic state, promoting each others growth. However, getting the tree spirits to help him collect purple crystal ore was probably impossible. After all, tree spirits lacked limbs, and their strength was too weak to even nudge the purple crystal ore. Though Abyssal Puppet Beasts could lend a hand, there were too few of them to make a significant difference. They could only help collect a portion, and Song Jian also had to allocate part of his mental focus to control them, which was not worth the loss. Before long, Song Jians gaze fell upon the newly established Sacred Spirit Temple. At that moment, faint battle cries could be heard coming from inside the temple. Song Jians eyes gleamed slightly, and the walls of the Sacred Spirit Temple became transparent before his eyes, revealing the scene within. At this time, not many Holy Spirit Warriors had been nurtured within the Sacred Spirit TempleConly about a dozen or so. But this wasnt the limit of the temple; a level-one Sacred Spirit Temple could nurture up to a hundred warriors. The current shortage was merely due to the lack of sufficient Soul Energy, therefore inhibiting the rapid creation of Holy Spirit Warriors. You should know, the Soul Energy currently absorbed by the Sacred Spirit Temple comes from the portion of Soul Energy that Song Jian received when he killed monsters after the temple was established. With abundant Soul Energy, the number of warriors within the Sacred Spirit Temple could increase rapidly. If I had a hundred Holy Spirit Warriors, and each of them could collect two purple crystal ores in an instant, plus the stone man Gulu and myself, we should be able to collect all the purple crystal ore within one or two seconds Song Jian calculated in his mind, his eyes shining with excitement. With a thought, the Soul Energy stored within the Shattered Divine Realm transformed into a column of light that fell toward the Sacred Spirit Temple. As the Soul Energy drastically diminished, the environment of the Divine Country, which had been slowly improving, slowed down in its progress. Inside the Sacred Spirit Temple, golden points of light emerged one after another. These golden points transformed into human forms at an incredibly fast speed. Each figure was dressed in simple leather armor, wielding a spear and a round shield, and there was a large red cape fluttering behind them, billowing within the temple as if they were Spartan warriors. Fight, fight, fight! A hundred Holy Spirit Warriors automatically formed up, creating a simple battle formation, raising their spears and roaring loudly. A surge of robust Vitality and fighting spirit soared into the sky, causing Song Jian, who was floating above, to get goosebumps all over his arms. Holy Spirit Warriors, born for battle, never retreat, never regret! Song Jians eyes gleamed. Such warriors were so much stronger than the NPC guards hired in the City of Hope. Having such an army was undoubtedly the biggest trump card under Song Jians command! Its just a pity that the first battle of the Holy Spirit Warriors is merely to help me mine, which seems a bit Song Jian shook his head, but thinking of the full pit of purple crystal ore, his heart instantly heated up. Chapter 1318 - Chapter 1318 Chapter 1320 Riot Chapter 1318: Chapter 1320: Riot Chapter 1318: Chapter 1320: Riot In the mine, the stone creature Gulu stood still, staring at the Purple Crystals scattered on the ground. It continuously made gulu gulu sounds, showing its great temptation for these Purple Crystals. Consuming and digesting them could enhance its power, but Song Jians command prevented it from touching any Purple Crystals. Despite its desire to devour them, Gulu dared not defy Song Jians orders. Shortly after, Song Jians figure reappeared in the mine. Seeing Gulus aggrieved expression, Song Jian suddenly realized the danger and broke out in a cold sweat. If Gulu had secretly consumed a Purple Crystal while he entered the Divine Country, it would certainly have been detected by the Abyssal Magic Vine. Now that he had come out, he feared he might face the wrath of the Abyssal Magic Vine. Indeed, once were out, Ill let you taste a few Song Jian patted Gulus thigh and whispered. With a thought, dozens of Holy Spirit Warriors appeared in the mine. Song Jian began assigning each one to an area, with every Holy Spirit Warrior required to take at least two Purple Crystals, while the rest would be taken by him and stone creature Gulu. Soon, most of the Purple Crystals in the mine were held in the hands of the Holy Spirit Warriors. Hold them tight, dont let go! Song Jian ordered. Ha! A low shout rang out, and all the Holy Spirit Warriors tightly grasped the Purple Crystals in their hands. Crack~ With a light snap, Song Jian turned his head to see that a Purple Crystal in the hand of a Holy Spirit Warrior had actually split in half, causing his face to fall immediately. Damn it, buddy, arent you a bit too strong? Song Jian thought in surprise. At that moment, the roots that had been embedded into that Purple Crystal suddenly started to shake. Song Jian sensed trouble and immediately moved all the Holy Spirit Warriors into the Divine Country with a single thought. In an instant, all the roots connected to the Purple Crystals broke off, leaving a smooth mirror-like cut, as if they had been sliced open by a sharp blade. Squeak~ All the roots began to tremble, resembling a bunch of slender snakes. In the distance, a sharp screeching sound rose, like sandpaper grinding against glass amplified a hundred times, making one feel as though needles were piercing into their ears. Gulu, gather all the remaining Purple Crystals Song Jian yelled loudly. Gulus body began to shake slightly, and the Purple Crystals within several meters around it all started gathering towards it. Song Jian glanced at the crystals rolling towards Gulu and immediately dashed towards those further away which Gulu couldnt control. One, two, three Song Jian didnt stop picking up the Purple Crystals in the mine. Seconds later, he suddenly felt an eerie threat looming over him, causing his movements to freeze. If we dont leave now, we might not be able to at all! Song Jian looked regretfully at the dozen or so Purple Crystals still hanging in mid-air. Turning to look at Gulu, Song Jian found that not a single Purple Crystal was left by Gulus side, leaving him stunned for a moment. Gulu, where are the crystals? Song Jian shouted. Gulu opened its mouth wide and pointed inside with a finger, its face showing a satisfied, silly smile. Damn it, youve swallowed them all Song Jians face immediately turned sour. Whoosh~ A purple-black vine as thick as an arm suddenly burst through the stone, stabbing towards Song Jian. The vine was covered in strange black patterns and tiny barbs, and at its tip, a gaping maw full of sharp teeth had split open. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this a plant or an animal? How has it mutated like this? Song Jian was shocked and hastily dodged to the side. The purple-black vine grazed his cheek and pierced into the rock wall next to him, drilling a large hole through the solid wall as if it were brittle tofu, with debris flying everywhere. Song Jian felt a stinging pain on his cheek and detected a faint stench that one would only find on ferocious wild beasts that consumed their prey raw. At that moment, Song Jian didnt bother with that, he raised his right hand and took Gulu, the stone pet, into the Pet Space, then immediately used the Soul Wander skill, charging towards the mine exit. However, as he burst out of the mine, countless roots that had pierced into the Purple Crystal ore, now partially jade-like, all started to tremble and chased after Song Jians form. Rustling~ Countless roots entwined with one another, and within the mine, it was as if a giant serpent was swiftly slithering through, except the narrow tunnels restricted the serpents movement. As more vines joined the fray, the rock walls of the tunnel also began to crumble and collapse. Not far from the Purple Crystal mine, the ground in the town of the Abyssal Human Clan began to shake violently. Fissures appeared in the earth, causing everyone to panic. Whats happening, is it an earthquake? Run for it, the houses are collapsing, if we dont flee well be buried alive! Two powerful figures, radiating a dense black aura, flew out from the Abyssal castle and hovered in mid-air. One of them had a pair of dragon horns on his head and a thick spindle-shaped tail trailing behind him, while the other spread a pair of jet-black wings. Zack, whats going on, are we under attack? The Abyssal humanoid with dragon horns on his head wore a grave expression and asked in a deep voice. No, I sense that its coming from the direction of the mine. It seems someone has disturbed the Abyssal Magic Vine. Tor, do you think its that Divine Countrys Blessed One the one with black wings speculated. Gale is still searching for that Divine Countrys Blessed One at Snow Crystal Lake. Should we send someone to notify him to come back? No, lets check it out first. If its just the Abyssal Magic Vine going berserk, we can suppress it together. But if its that Blessed One, cant the two of us kill a Blessed One with just second-tier Combat Power? Alright, lets go check it out first! Soon, the whole town mobilized, with all the Abyssal Human Clans warriors quickly assembling, ready to defend their yet unfinished town. Two warriors of the Legendary Realm then soared towards the mine. Boom~ With a loud crash, the mountain holding the Purple Crystal mine suddenly burst open, and thick dark purple vines emerged from within. In a short time, the vines covered the entire mountain range, making it look from afar like a huge tentacled monster crawling out of the mountain. The Abyssal Magic Vine, its the Abyssal Magic Vine thats gone berserk Good heavens, is that the true form of the Abyssal Magic Vine? How can there be such a terrifying creature The humans of the Abyss looked fearfully at the distant mountain, buzzing with discussion. The two Legendary Realm warriors of the Abyss paused mid-air and exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of fear in the others eyes. Even as warriors of the Legendary Realm, they felt fear in the presence of such a terrifying beast. Perhaps we should wait for it to calm down on its own before we go over? Zack hesitated. Yes, if we go now, its rage might pour out onto us. Lets wait for Gale to return before going over Tor said, glancing at the wildly thrashing Abyssal Magic Vine in the distance, uncertain. Chapter 1319 - Chapter 1319 Chapter 1321 The Seed of Devil Vine Chapter 1319: Chapter 1321: The Seed of Devil Vine Chapter 1319: Chapter 1321: The Seed of Devil Vine Song Jian activated his Soul Wander skill, his figure turning semi-transparent as he swiftly navigated through the mining tunnel. Along the way, he encountered a number of Goblin Miners and Abyssal Human Guardians, but because his figure was semi-transparent and not obvious in the dimly lit tunnel, no one was able to detect him. However, the duration of Soul Wander was only nine seconds, and even with the duration enhancement from his equipment and other skills, it lasted less than twelve seconds. Such a short time was not enough for Song Jian to escape from the mining tunnel. Put, put, put~ Sharp tendrils, like spears, easily pierced through the bodies of the Goblin Miners, skewering them together like candied hawthorns. Even those powerful Abyssal Human Guardians had no ability to fight back against the Legendary Realm Abyssal Magic Vine, being slammed, coughing up blood, and sent flying one after another. As Song Jian ran, his figure gradually became visible during the process. It seemed the Abyssal Magic Vine had already locked onto his scent. Even when Song Jian entered a soul state, the vine didnt lose its target, chasing him relentlessly from behind. Boom, boom, boom~ With each dodge, the thick tendrils of the Devil Vine viciously slammed into the walls of the mining tunnel, creating large holes and fissures that began to spread throughout the tunnel. Before long, there was a collapse inside the mining tunnel. The collapse of the mining tunnel had little effect on the Devil Vine. After all, the hard rock walls were as brittle as tofu before the vine, causing it no hindrance at all. However, it was a catastrophic disaster for the Goblin Miners and Abyssal Human Guardians in the tunnel. Even those who hid in other mining pits and were not attacked by the Abyssal Magic Vine were buried by the collapsing rocks. Most of the Goblins and Abyssal Humans were crushed to death, and only a small number, by luck, avoided the initial collapse. But with their strength, they had no way to escape from the mining tunnel on their own and could only wait for rescue in the cramped area. However, given the current enraged state of the Abyssal Magic Vine, it was uncertain if anyone would dare to come here to rescue them. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was extremely fast. Behind him, two sets of wings had appeared. The effect of the Chaotic Heavenly Wings was not much stronger than a flying sword in terms of long-distance acceleration and sustained flight, but they were superior in close-range dodging and short-distance sprinting. It was precisely by relying on the Chaotic Heavenly Wings that Song Jian managed to stay just ahead of the Abyssal Magic Vines pursuit. Intruder, theres an intruder in the tunnel, its that Divine Favoured One! An Abyssal Human Guardian spotted Song Jian and bellowed loudly, attempting to stop him, but was directly sent flying by a strike from Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword, and his body crashed hard against the rock wall. Before he could steady himself, he felt as if he had been hit by a train, a piercing pain in his chest, and then darkness fell before his eyes C he knew no more. His body hung from a thick vine, speeding through the mining tunnel. In his bid to escape, Song Jian could no longer concern himself with hiding his figure. Very soon, the news of his appearance in the tunnel reached the Abyssal Humans. However, those Guardians at the entrance of the tunnel, even though they knew Song Jian was inside, didnt dare to enter and attempt to capture or kill him. At that moment, the Guardians at the entrance of the tunnel were staring dumbfounded at the mountain top, their faces showing terror at the sight of the Abyssal Magic Vine, which resembled a tentacle monster. Run! A shrill scream filled the air, triggering a panic. All the Abyssal Humans scrambled down the mountain in disarray, while an overwhelming number of Devil Vines flowed down the mountainside following the contour of the rocks. Every animal or beast they encountered was killed by the vines, which then slowly ensnared and devoured them. At this moment, Song Jian saw the light ahead C the entrance to the tunnel was right before him. If he could just leave the tunnel, his chances of survival would greatly increase, and his spirits lifted. Put, put, put~ Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of crisis from behind and heard sounds similar to gunfire. Before he could look back, he felt something slam into his back. Song Jians Vitality Points took a steep dive, and a sharp pain erupted from his back. Does the Devil Vine also have long-range attack capabilities? Song Jian was startled, but the attack from behind made Song Jians speed increase even more, shooting out of the mine like a cannonball and escaping into the sky. Just as Song Jian thought he had escaped to safety, a joyful expression barely emerging on his face, he saw the entire mountain covered with dark purple vines cascading from the peak. Countless tendrils, like tentacles brandishing claws, nearly obscured the sky above the entire mountain. At this time, Song Jian was still within the enclosure of the vines, and it wouldnt take long before the vines emerging from the peak would spread to the foot of the mountain and the entrance of the mine. I must keep running! Song Jian fiercely stamped his foot and bolted, not daring to fly into the sky. He could only weave through the forest, while the vines, in the moment after Song Jian escaped the mine, simultaneously changed direction, chasing after Song Jian. Damn it, its locked onto my scent. Unless I escape this vines enclosure, no matter where I hide, it will track me down Song Jian thought to himself. With the might of the Abyssal Magic Vine at the summit of the Legendary Realm, even if these vines could spread for dozens of kilometers, Song Jian wouldnt find it strange. Short of escaping the range of the Abyssal Magic Vines enclosure in a brief time was simply impossible. With this in mind, Song Jian glanced at a distant and yet unfinished town of the Abyssal Human Clan and immediately changed direction, heading towards that town to escape. To transfer trouble elsewhere, the Abyssal Human Clan still had three Legendary Realm experts after all. With their strength, even if they couldnt kill the Abyssal Magic Vine, they had the power to put up a fight when joined together, otherwise they wouldnt attempt to mine the vein knowing that an Abyssal Magic Vine was inside. As Song Jian was pondering, he suddenly felt darkness before his eyes and looked up, only to see countless fist-sized black dots appearing in the sky. These points seemed to be spit out by the countless tendrils of the Abyssal Magic Vine. What, what is this Swish swish swish swish~ These fist-sized black dots in the sky were plummeting towards the ground at high speed, with a sharp whistling sound filling the air. Their landing spot was precisely where Song Jian was positioned, and they almost covered the entire area within a hundred meters around him. In the blink of an eye, these black dots were very close to the ground, and only then did Song Jian see what they were. These, these things are all seeds of the Abyssal Magic Vine? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Just then, a seed of the Abyssal Magic Vine fell to the ground, instantly smashing a huge pit into the earth, and upon impact, the seed exploded right away, like a bomb. With a boom, the blast sent debris flying, and the surrounding trees were shattered by the explosion caused by this fist-sized seed, its force almost comparable to a missile. Song Jians complexion changed drastically, and without a second thought, he disappeared from his spot, entering the Shattered Divine Realm. Faced with such terrifying power and the number of seeds from the Abyssal Magic Vine overhead, Song Jian instantly knew he was outmatched and chose to evade. Moments later, a string of explosions thundered through the forest, boiling and bellowing to the heavens, sending dust into the air, and almost flattening a vast expanse of woods. Chapter 1320 - Chapter 1320 Chapter 1322 Abyss Player Chapter 1320: Chapter 1322: Abyss Player Chapter 1320: Chapter 1322: Abyss Player The grand move of the Abyssal Magic Vine caused Song Jians presence to vanish without a trace. In the Devil Vines view, it likely had killed that little thief who stole the Purple Crystal ore. Unfortunately, it did not discover where the little thief had hidden the stolen Purple Crystal ore. It was well-known that each piece of Purple Crystal ore had traces of its roots, which could be sensed for a short while. Just as the Abyssal Magic Vine was feeling a tinge of regret and preparing to retract into the Purple Crystal cave, Song Jians presence suddenly reappeared. The Abyssal Magic Vine froze for a moment before becoming even more enraged. Innumerable vines, like giant pythons, constantly weaved through the forest, pursuing Song Jian. Having entered the Divine Country, Song Jian evaded an attack and, seeing that the Abyssal Magic Vine was still after him, he quickly continued toward the town of the Abyssal Human Clan. As he neared the town, Song Jian activated the Stealth Skill attached to the Abyssal Necklace, causing his figure to instantly disappear. However, this could only deceive ordinary members of the Abyssal Human Clan and not the Abyssal Magic Vine, which had locked onto his presence. As for whether it could fool the three Legendary Realm Abyssal humans, he would only find out after getting close to them. While the Abyssal Magic Vine surged toward the town at high speed, Gale, the Legendary Realm Abyssal human who had been patrolling Snow Crystal Lake, was drawn back to the town due to the commotion caused by the Abyssal Magic Vine. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking at the hills swarming with vines, the three Legendary Realm powerhouses found the situation troublesome. It was at that moment that a Transmission Array suddenly appeared in the center of the town, and one by one, players of the Abyssal Human Clan slowly stepped out from it. Why would the favored of the gods appear here? the three powerful Abyssal humans expressions changed drastically. It was well-known that these NPCs had an extreme aversion to the players of the Abyssal Human Clan, who had always been driven away from their towns. Our town is in crisis, this must have triggered a regional mission. Since there are no favored of the gods around, the Creator God must have recruited them from other places to help defend the town! said Zack with an ugly look as he speculated. These Abyssal Human Clan players stepped out of the Transmission Array with curious expressions. Some even stared greedily at the weapons in the hands of the Abyssal humans. Many weapons held by the Abyssal humans were fashioned from Purple Crystal ore. Now that players levels had generally gone up a lot and had started to come into contact with Purple Crystal, it was naturally understood what the sheer number of Purple Crystal weapons signified. No wonder the task reward for this mission is Purple Crystal. It turns out that this town actually possesses a large number of Purple Crystal weapons a player exuding a faint black aura shouted excitedly. How do these NPCs have so much Purple Crystal without even having built up a town, and they are even extravagant enough to use it to make weapons Purple Crystal is extremely hard. Aside from using it to enhance combat experience, it can also be used to make weapons? Does anyone here know forging? Do Purple Crystal weapons have any special effects? Im already a forging master, yet I havent received any relevant schematics. But if I could get a Purple Crystal weapon, I might be able to deconstruct it, and possibly comprehend the related schematics. Then wed know what effects these Purple Crystal weapons have! Hahaha, with so many Purple Crystal weapons, after completing the mission, I dont plan on leaving. There must be many tasks in this town, maybe I can score more Purple Crystal! The number of players kept increasing. However, the task to defend the town was limited by the towns size, so when the number of participating players reached around two hundred, no more Abyssal players appeared from the portal. These favored of the gods harbor ill intentions Zack, swinging his black wings, watched the Abyssal players emerging from the Transmission Array and spoke with a dark expression. Hmph, theyve been staring at the warriors weapons. That familiar look in their eyes is nauseating! Once weve driven out the Abyssal Magic Vine, lets also expel them all. Our town doesnt need these followers of the gods! Let them go up against the Abyssal Magic Vine, huh. With their strength, theyre just going to their deaths! Wouldnt it be better if a batch died? It would be best if they all died off! Three Legendary Realm fighters conversed openly, floating in midair as they looked down on the followers with scorn on their faces. Just then, someone among the players suddenly cried out in alarm, having spotted the Abyssal Magic Vine rapidly approaching the town. They had never seen such a terrifying monster before. One should know that the task of defending against the monster attack wasnt open to all Abyssal players, but only those with formidable strength and high levels were qualified to take on this task. Therefore, the players who appeared in town were the cream of the crop among players in this invasion narrative of the Abyss, the elite, with each players level not less than eighty. Yet, with their strength, they seldom encountered Legendary Realm bosses, especially the likes of the Flame King and the Abyssal Magic VineCpeak Legendary Realm powerful bosses. Now, seeing the sky-darkening dark purple vines attacking the town, nearly all players faces turned pale with fright. No wonder Purple Crystal was offered as a task reward. Can we really stand against such a terrifying boss? a player said, face ashen. Dont be scared. A boss this strong isnt something we can deal with. There must be powerhouses in this town. Were just here to assist. Didnt you see the NPC army in town? someone shouted. At that moment, someone spotted the three Legendary Realm fighters of the Abyssal Human Clan overhead and immediately pointed at them and shouted, Look, are those three the true defenders of the town? Their strength should be comparable to that of the Abyssal Magic Vine The aura of the three Legendary Realm fighters was deep and vast. Although slightly lacking compared to the Abyssal Magic Vine, they were at least in the same realm. As players, gauging the strength of monsters is a fundamental skill. Even if they couldnt be precise, they could still make a rough estimate, otherwise, they wouldnt have been able to do so well in the game. At this time, Song Jian had already arrived at the edge of the town. Looking up at the three Legendary Realm fighters overhead, he didnt dare continue towards the town; otherwise, they might easily discover him. If I cant enter the town, how do I lure the Abyssal Magic Vine over to fight them? Song Jians brows furrowed. It was well-known that the target of the Abyssal Magic Vines attacks was him; if he didnt enter the town, the Abyssal Magic Vine wouldnt attack it directly. With this thought, Song Jian suddenly had a burst of inspiration and pulled a Purple Crystal from his inventory. He ran to a section of the town wall that was still under construction. After tossing the Purple Crystal through a gap in the wall into a nondescript corner, Song Jian turned his head back towards the Abyssal Magic Vine. Just as it was about five or six meters away from him, a smile appeared on Song Jians face, and his figure slowly disappeared from view. Chapter 1321 - Chapter 1321 Chapter 1323 Both Sides Suffer Chapter 1321: Chapter 1323: Both Sides Suffer Chapter 1321: Chapter 1323: Both Sides Suffer The Shattered Divine Realm was a reward Song Jian received after passing the Combat Power Assessment, which he exchanged for using points. Such a divine object was generally hard to be redeemed by others, only Song Jian who had obtained a large number of points in the Combat Power Assessment had the chance to get it. Previously, Song Jian had not taken the Shattered Divine Realm too seriously, since he was still too far from the realm of gods, and repairing the Divine Country required a great deal of divine power, which he had no way of obtaining. But after finding out that soul power could also slowly repair the Divine Country, Song Jian began to gradually shift his attention to the Divine Country. Its worth noting that the Shattered Divine Realm was not like the City of Hope that had to be fixed in one place; the Shattered Divine Realm could be carried with Song Jian and accessed anytime with soul power. Before this, Song Jian had only used the Shattered Divine Realm as a larger piece of storage equipment, but gradually, he realized that even though it was incomplete, its effects were even stronger than he had imagined. Evasion of the enemys attack was one of them, but after escaping into the Divine Country, Song Jian had no knowledge of what happened in the game world and could only rely on guesses to plan his next move. After throwing a Purple Crystal ore tainted with the scent of Abyssal Magic Vines into the Abyssal Human Clans town, Song Jian hid himself inside the Divine Country. At that moment, in front of the Sacred Spirit Temple, a hundred Holy Spirit Warriors each held two Purple Crystal ores, big and small. After piling up these Purple Crystal ores, Song Jian found, including his own, that there were at least two hundred and sixty ores here. What a pity, the Purple Crystal ores collected by the stone man Gulu were all swallowed into its stomach Song Jian thought with slight regret. Stone man Gulu had taken away at least a third of the Purple Crystal ores from the mine. Now, in the Pet Space, Gulu once again fell asleep, apparently consuming the Purple Crystal ores it had ingested. Song Jian didnt know whether his commands were problematic or if Gulu had misunderstood something, but it seemed to think that the Purple Crystal ores Song Jian had it collect were all for itself. Song Jian didnt know whether the Abyssal Devil Vine had begun attacking the town at this point or had retreated in the face of three Legendary Realm warriors of the Abyssal Human Clan. However, whether it was an attack or both sides were negotiating a compromise, it would take time, and Song Jian was in no rush. Sitting cross-legged in front of the Purple Crystal ores, he began to vigorously absorb their energy and elevate his level. One by one, the Purple Crystal ores in Song Jians hands rapidly lost their energy to his absorption, and in just a short while, the ore, which originally radiated a purple glow, turned into a completely translucent crystal. Crack~ A sound of shattering was heard as the now energy-depleted Purple Crystal ore crumbled to pieces, turning into countless glittering shards that fell through Song Jians fingertips. Checking the enhanced combat experience, a smile appeared on Song Jians face. Levelling up like this was too fast; one Purple Crystal ore could save him at least two to three months time. He continued to pick up another Purple Crystal ore and absorb it. In no time, Song Jians level increased by one, restoring all his stats to their peak and adding a skill point. Time passed until the square in front of the Sacred Spirit Temple was covered in a thick layer of sparkling shards. Song Jian glanced at the three fist-sized Purple Crystal ores next to him, and a surprised smile spread across his face. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By then, Song Jians level had reached 100. Even in the entire game world, such a level was seemingly unsurpassable. At level 100, he was touching the threshold of Tier 3 Combat Power. If he could pass the Tier 3 Combat Power assessment, he would gain a great number of attribute points and advance to Tier 3 Combat Power. After reaching level 100, the ability to level up was locked, and it could not be increased further unless he passed the Tier 3 Combat Power assessment. Otherwise, whether it was by fighting monsters or using Purple Crystals, he would not be able to level up anymore. Song Jian put the three fist-sized Purple Crystal ores into his bag slot, stood up, and looked at the hundred Holy Spirit Warriors in front of the Sacred Spirit Temple, pondering whether he could take over this Abyssal Human Clans town with their help. If only the Abyssal Magic Vine and the three Legendary Realm warriors from the Abyssal Human Clan ended up both severely injured after their fight! Song Jian inwardly hoped, considering this to be the best possible outcome in his anticipation. However, it was more likely that after a standoff, they would both withdraw. The Abyssal Magic Vine was extremely powerful, and the Abyssal Human Clan, wishing to build a town here to continue mining Purple Crystal, would inevitably have to compromise with it. As long as the Abyssal Magic Vine couldnt detect Song Jians scent, the single Purple Crystal ore tainted with its scent was hardly enough to provoke it to continue attacking the town. Song Jian patiently waited for over two hours before he finally decided to leave the Divine Country and go out to see the situation for himself. At this time, corpses littered the small Abyssal Human Race town, including not only those of Abyssal Human NPC but also many Abyssal player bodies. Song Jians figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the town walls. Immediately after appearing, Song Jian entered a state of stealth and, upon seeing the town that was almost entirely destroyed, his face showed an expression of surprise. Did the Abyssal Magic Vine actually attack the town? Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at the strewn corpses and large swathes of remaining vines from the Abyssal Magic Vine, he couldnt help but click his tongue in astonishment. It seemed that the battle had been fierce and had just recently ended. It was unknown, however, what the situation was with the three Legendary Realm warriors within the Abyssal Human townCwhether they were severely injured or had been killed outright. Just then, two Abyssal players cleaning up the battlefield slowly approached the area where Song Jian was located. They were discussing in hushed voices as they walked. This defense battle was so brutal. What on earth was that monster? It was so terrifying that it nearly destroyed the entire town. It seems it was a King Level BOSS. At that time, I didnt even dare to show my face. The leader of the Flame Meteor Guild, an eighty-third level Abyssal Mage, was killed outright by a vine lash. The damage was off the charts, utterly terrifying! Fortunately, we had three strong Abyssal Human Clan warriors on our side. If it wasnt for them destroying most of the vines, we might have failed this mission! Three Purple Crystals, hehe, can boost my combat experience by at least 40%. This time, it wasnt a loss Such guardian missions are only good for getting by; dont look at those who got over a dozen Purple Crystals as rewards. They were literally gambling with their lives, not worth it While talking, these two Abyssal Human Clan members meticulously searched through the severed vines of the Abyssal Magic Vine. Most of the vines were worthless, but there was a small chance that they could find vines possessing material qualities, with even the least valuable among such vines being of gold quality. A lucky find could be sold for a good sum. Hearing their conversation, Song Jian felt a stir of excitement and couldnt help but glance towards the Purple Crystal mines. It seems that the Abyssal Magic Vine has been seriously injured. I wonder if I could take advantage of the situation now, Song Jian thought to himself. It was known that there were still at least several hundred NPC Guardians in the Abyssal Human Race town, and most Abyssal players, though they had received their mission rewards, had not left immediately. Attacking those three Legendary Realm warriors was somewhat unrealistic at the moment, but the Abyssal Magic Vine was all alone. Despite being at the peak of the Legendary Realm, it appeared to have been seriously hurt during the fight, otherwise, it would not have retreated on its own. This was the perfect time to take advantage! With that thought, Song Jian glanced at the town once more and immediately headed toward the direction of the Purple Crystal mines. Chapter 1322 - Chapter 1322 Chapter 1324 Mining Chapter 1322: Chapter 1324: Mining Chapter 1322: Chapter 1324: Mining The entrance to the Purple Crystal mine was a mess, with the bodies of Goblin Miners and Abyssal Human Warriors lying haphazardly around, torn to shreds by the Abyssal Magic Vine as if in a fit of rage, presenting a grisly scene. Most of the Purple Crystal mine had collapsed, which soured Song Jians expression. The Abyssal Magic Vine was deep inside the mine; did this mean he had to dig out a new tunnel again? At the moment, the Stone Golem Gulu was in a deep sleep due to its evolution, and although the Black Dragon had awakened, it was obviously impossible to expect it to dig. Song Jian looked at his own hands, attempting to start clearing the mine. After simply moving a few stones, he heard a noisy commotion behind him. Turning around, he saw a group of players from the Abyssal Human Clan. After completing their task, a small portion had left, but most scoured the town, frantically searching for information. Eventually, these players got wind of the Purple Crystal mine. One by one, they shared the exciting news, which spread quickly, and soon, all the players who stayed behind knew about the Purple Crystal mine in this location. They couldnt sit still any longer and began to flood toward the Purple Crystal mine. Song Jian frowned slightly. These players were formidable, with the highest among them having reached level ninety-four. It seemed many of them had gained a lot from this task. After all, Purple Crystals were the task rewards. As long as they worked hard to inflict damage on the Abyssal Magic Vine, they could complete the task. The more damage they accumulated, the more generous the rewards. Some players even earned tens or dozens of Purple Crystals, leveling up several times in a row. Purple Crystal mine, who would have thought that such a remote little town had a Purple Crystal mine, its like a pie falling from the sky! No wonder the task rewards were Purple Crystals. So theres a mine here, haha, my mining skill has reached an expert level; I should be able to mine Purple Crystal ore, right? Hey, be careful, thats Abyssal Magic Vine territory. Even though its severely injured, its still a BOSS that we cant possibly resist! Whats there to fear? Theyve been mining here for so long without issue. Well just dig a little in the peripheral areas and not go too deep! Right, well just dig in the peripheral areas. Once I reach level ninety, Ill stop digging! A group of players walked toward the mine in high spirits. Behind them, five hundred Abyssal Warriors, their armor still stained with dark purple sap from the Abyssal Magic Vine, watched them with an icy gazeCas if staring at a group of dead men. These players dared to mine so openly only because the Abyssal Magic Vine and the three revered elders in town had both been weakened. Little did they know that the Purple Crystal mine was a forbidden delight of the Abyssal Human Clan. Not to mention mining, even knowing about it meant none of them could leave alive. Now, to the Abyssal Human Clan NPCs in town, these players were nothing more than live bait sent to their deaths. On one hand, because the Goblin Miners had been completely wiped out and they lacked manpower to repair the collapsed mine quickly, but also, they wanted to use these players to test the Abyssal Magic Vine, to see just how severely it was injured and whether it could continue to fight! If this group of players managed to reopen the mine and the Abyssal Magic Vine did not kill them, what awaited them would be a Thunderstrike from five hundred Abyssal Warriors. With only just over a hundred Abyssal players remaining, should a battle ensue, they stood no chance against five hundred well-trained Abyssal Warriors. At this moment, Song Jian had already used his Stealth Skill to hide on the side, watching the group of Abyss Players excitedly removing the rocks that blocked the entrance to the mining cave. By now, Song Jian had noticed the neatly arranged military formation of the Abyssal Human Clan warriors in the distance. The chilling murderous intent emanating from them caused Song Jian to look at the group of players with a peculiar glint in his eyes. With such targeted murderous intent, how can they not feel it? Why are they digging the mining tunnel again like fools? Song Jian was puzzled, but he quickly understood that these players must have a fast way to leave, similar to using Teleportation Scrolls or something of the sort. Teleportation Scrolls were not omnipotent; the random Teleportation Scroll would teleport a person to any random place within a hundred-kilometer radius. Sometimes, it might just teleport you from the front of your enemy to their back or, in some cases, even directly into the enemys lair, making it unreliable. Only in the early stages of the game, when players were short on money, would they buy one or two to try their luck. The most commonly used Teleportation Scroll by players was the Town Return Scroll, which locked the teleportation destination. The only drawback to this sort of scroll, besides being expensive, was the range limitation. The lowest-level Town Return Scroll was only effective within a hundred-kilometer range; beyond that, the Town Return Scroll would be useless. The higher the quality of the Town Return Scroll, the greater the distance it could cover. As for the Town Return Scrolls of gold quality and above, they were exorbitantly priced, simply out of reach for ordinary players. This group of Abyss Players couldnt buy Town Return Scrolls in any city on the Main Plane of the game. The Town Return Scrolls in their inventory were mostly purchased in the Abyssal Hell and were utterly useless on the Main Plane of the game. It seems they must have a similar trump card, otherwise they wouldnt ignore the warriors behind them! Song Jian thought to himself. The most likely possibility now was that previous task; upon completion, they must have had one free chance to return to their previous location since they were all temporarily conscripted players, each located at different spots. After half a days time, over a hundred players finally succeeded in digging through the collapsed entrance, revealing the deep mining tunnel inside. The rock walls inside the Purple Crystal mine were exceptionally tough. If it werent for the Goblin named Gulu, Song Jian might never have been able to dig a new passage out. At this moment, the walls of the mining tunnel were cracked all over, with numerous rocks scattered inside, making it appear as if it was about to collapse at any moment. The floor of the tunnel was also littered with the bodies of Goblin Miners, their skeletons completely shattered, all crushed during the pursuit by the Abyssal Magic Vine. The Abyss Players seemed to be completely blind to the danger. After a cheer, they all rushed towards the various pits inside the mining cave. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Purple Crystal mines, so many Purple Crystal mines! exclaimed some players. Were going to be rich, so rich! With so many Purple Crystal mines, maybe we can raise our levels to a hundred, ha-ha! Dont fight over them, folks. Theres enough Purple Crystal to go around here, and there must be even higher-quality Purple Crystal deeper in! From within the mining cave came the frantic laughter and shouts of the Abyss Players. However, when they started to dig, they suddenly discovered that the rock walls of the mining cave seemed much harder than they had imagined. Chapter 1323 - Chapter 1323 Chapter 1325 Slaughter Chapter 1323: Chapter 1325: Slaughter Chapter 1323: Chapter 1325: Slaughter ` Ting-a-ling~ In the mine, sparks were flying everywhere, and all the Abyss players were astonished to discover that the hardness of the rock wall exceeded their imagination. Damn it, how can this rock wall be harder than alloy steel? How are we going to mine this? One Abyss player was clearly disheartened, staring at the Purple Crystal ore on the wall, which was less than a step away from him. Yet this single step seemed as distant as the ends of the earth. Although the quality of this piece of Purple Crystal ore was average, emitting only a faint purple hue, it was still a considerable fortune for these Abyss players. Unfortunately, these Purple Crystal ores were like carrots dangling in front of a donkey, visible but unattainable. I refuse to believe this! The Abyss player with the Master Level Mining Skill had a fierce look in his eyes as he gripped a Silver Quality pickaxe with both hands and smashed it hard against the rock wall. The Master Level Mining Skill greatly enhanced not only the efficiency of excavation but also the quality of the ores. With his attack, he managed to carve nearly half an inch deep into the rock, and the chipped stones flew out like bullets, cutting lines of blood across his face. However, this member of the Abyssal Human Clan didnt care in the slightest, continuously swinging the pickaxe in his hands. After ten minutes, a shallow circle of marks had formed around the Purple Crystal ore. It seemed that in less than two hours, he would be able to extract this ore. Envy shone in the eyes of the others. With this players speed, he could mine four or five Purple Crystal ores in a single day. If all were used to level up, he could easily increase his Combat Power by 20% to 30%. In other words, in this mine, he needed just four or five days to level up. This rate of advancement was more than ten times faster than grinding monsters. The others quickly calculated this in their heads, their eyes growing hotter. If only I knew, I would have trained in Mining Skill too. Who would have thought that one day Mining Skill could be used to level up? Hmph, even if you trained, so what? You need at least a Master Level to do it. Im already at Expert Level in Mining Skill, and I cant mine it either There were individuals who were still not resigned to giving up, and even without practicing Mining Skill or having mining tools, they kept swinging their weapons, tirelessly chopping at the rock walls surrounding the Purple Crystal ores. Should we go deeper and try to mine there? Maybe the rock walls inside will be more brittle? Good idea, well try a different spot. They cant all be this hard, can they? How are we supposed to mine? Are you saying that the Goblin Miners who used to mine here all had Master Level Mining Skill? Lets go, lets go deeper and see. We might find a softer spot, and besides, the quality of the Purple Crystal ores should be higher the closer we get to the inside Some people gave up on continuing to stay in this mining pit and followed the tunnel towards the deeper parts of the mine. The Abyss player with the Master Level Mining Skill looked up at the group for a moment and sneered with a hint of scorn in his eyes. These people, like fools, understand nothing. They cant even mine the ores near the entrance of the mine, and they still foolishly dream of mining deeper? The higher the quality of the ore, the harder it is to mine. There might indeed be higher-quality Purple Crystal ores deep in the mine, but the surrounding rock walls will surely be even harder. These people will be disappointed and return before long! At that moment, the mine was bustling with noise. The Abyss players lacked both organization and discipline, even falling short of the Goblin Miners. In a short time, hundreds of people had entered the mine, akin to tossing a handful of sand into the sea, quickly vanishing without a trace. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ` Standing outside the mine shaft, an Abyssal Human NPC clad in armor bore a stern face. Behind him, hundreds of Abyssal Warriors stood in neat rows, unmoving. With hundreds of people standing there, only the rustling of clothes in the wind could be heard, not even a heavy breath was audible. Captain, the revered one has ordered us to enter the mine and investigate the Devil Vine Kings situation while wiping out all the divine favored ones inside the mine shaft without mercy, a messenger wearing leather armor hastily ran to the lead Abyssal Human and whispered in his ear. Hmph, Ive been displeased with those locust-like divine favored ones for some time now. When guarding the town, most were hardly contributing, thinking theyve done their part by casually throwing out a couple of skills? Ridiculous! Lanqi huffed, waving his right hand and leading the troops towards the entrance of the mine shaft. First Squadron, Second Squadron, Third Squadron, follow me in. Fourth Squadron, guard the entrance. No divine favored ones are to escape. Execute any who flee to the entrance, without question! Lanqi commanded coldly. Understood! At the command, the Abyssal Human Warriors flooded into the mine like a tide. They were the most elite warriors of the Abyssal Human Clan, and they showed no signs of fear even when facing a terrifying boss like the Abyssal Magic Vine. Indeed, it was because of these fearless warriors that the Abyssal Human Clan could gain the upper hand in the battle against the Abyssal Magic Vine. If they had relied solely on the three individuals from the Legendary Realm, they would stand no chance against the Abyssal Magic Vine. However, this time the casualties among the Abyssal Human Clans army were severe. From a force of over three thousand, less than eight hundred remained, and those present were now the majority of the towns combat power. By this time, Song Jian had already entered the mine along with the divine favored ones. He knew the intentions of these Abyssal Warriors were not good, but with his strength, even if these Abyssal Warriors formed a battle array, they wouldnt pose a threat to him, especially since the narrow terrain inside the mine was to Song Jians advantage. Song Jian, now in stealth mode, moved silently towards the depths of the mine. The further he went, the more damaged the passageways became, some even completely collapsed, necessitating the removal of obstructing rocks to proceed. The Stone Man Gulu was in economic hibernation, and once awakened, would likely rise straight from Lord Level to Overlord Level, with a considerable increase in level, putting him on the same level as the Black Dragon Carta. But even so, the Stone Man Gulu would stand no chance against the Black Dragon Carta, for Carta had awakened his bloodline inheritance, not only mastering unique combat techniques of the Black Dragon clan but also learning a vast array of Dragon Language Magic. To massacre the elevated Stone Man Gulu would be no problem at all for him. Song Jian, straining with the effort, moved the rocks that blocked the mine shaft while sudden sounds of combat and screams reached his ears, causing his actions to pause momentarily. Have those Abyssal Warriors started to clear out the players who entered the cave? Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, several Abyssal players stumbled their way towards him. Instantly, Song Jian hid in the shadows behind the rocks. Damn it, have these NPCs gone mad? Why did they start attacking us as soon as we entered, without saying a word? We helped guard their city before! Huff huff~, we have to wait another five minutes before we can exit combat status. Only when were out of combat status can we leave this place. Five minutes Those maniacs could slaughter us all by then! If they didnt want us to mine these resources, why didnt they just seal off the mine instead of letting us in? They just want to kill us off! As the Abyssal players complained, they hurried deeper into the mine. Upon seeing the blocked passage, all their faces fell with despair, one of them even collapsing to the ground, bursting into loud sobs. Chapter 1324 - Chapter 1324 Chapter 1326 The Trump Card Chapter 1324: Chapter 1326: The Trump Card Chapter 1324: Chapter 1326: The Trump Card Stop crying and start diggingConce we open up the passageway, we can escape. Its just a five-minute delay, and now we have less than three minutes left! someone suddenly roared and took the lead in moving the rubble that blocked the passage. Moving these rocks was much simpler than excavating Purple Crystal ore. With one person motivating the rest, the other few also began shifting the stones, which brought some relief to Song Jian, who was hiding in a mining pit on the side. These fools dont know that this is a passage leading to even more terrifying monsters, and theyre digging it out with their own hands Song Jian thought to himself. With many hands making light work, in just over two minutes, they opened up the passageway, but by then, the figures of the Abyssal Warriors had appeared behind them. Whoosh~ A sharp whizzing sound rang out, and a dart shining with dark purple light pierced the chest of an Abyssal player. Blood splattered as the dart went straight through the body, bringing with it a large gush of blood. As the entrance to the tunnel had just been cleared, the players face still held an expression of hope, but then they felt a pain in their chest. When they looked down, they saw a bowl-sized hole penetrated right through, allowing a view of the scenery on the other side. Cough, cough~ S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Blood frothed up ceaselessly from their mouth as a look of despair appeared on the Abyssal players face. They reached out to stop the gushing blood from the chest wound, but as they lifted their hand, the body heavily fell to the ground. This strike had instantly killed the Abyssal player, shocking the surrounding players. Each ones face turned pale, and their movements stiffened as they turned around. Although the tunnel was open, if they continued to run, they would expose their backs to the Abyssal Warriors behind them. They would be slaughtered like lambs, one by one. We cant get away, we only have one more minute before we can leave this place Lets fight, if we keep running, were all going to die! The remaining Abyssal players, faces ashen, were filled with a sense of desperate determination. Pushed to the edge, they had no other choice but an all-out battle! Huff, huff~ A layer of roiling black Flame suddenly burst forth from the bodies of these Abyssal players. The Abyssal aura grew thicker, and the air filled with an evil, dark odorClike the smell of protein burning, which had the scent of roasted meat yet felt sickening. Song Jians ears were also filled with eerie whispering sounds. These alluring sounds would cause an ordinary person to lose themselves immediately, sinking into Abyssal Hell as a demonic creature. Abyssal speech! Song Jian thought to himself. He recognized the Abyssal speech, composed of multiple, complex syllables, all meaning something brutally simple like kneel, submit, surrender. This was why Abyssal players had an innate advantage when fighting ordinary players. Without skills or items to resist willpower, ordinary players, no matter how powerful, struggled to compete with Abyssal players. These were just the basic skills of Abyssal players, usually overwhelmingly effective against ordinary people. However, they were completely useless against those from Abyssal Hell, like the Abyssal human warriors. At that moment, the pupils in one Abyssal players eyes gradually constricted and then vanished, replaced by a blood-red hue that emitted a glaring crimson light. His face also began to change, his bones slowly elongating to form a demonic visage, with strange protrusions appearing on his forehead. The skin on his body became rougher, and thick purple-black scales slowly poked out from underneath. Demonic transformation! This was the final recourse of the Abyss players, possessing the ability to demonize. This ability could only be obtained after completing a complex chain of quests. After demonizing, the strength of an Abyss player would surge dramatically. However, if the demonization lasted too long, it would cause irreversible damage to the player. Generally speaking, no one was willing to use this skill unless it was a last-ditch effort when pushed to the brink of desperation. The Abyssal human warriors were so powerful that they were simply not something these players could withstand. Forced into a corner, they had no choice but to play their final hand. After exchanging determined glances, the other Abyss players began to demonize as well. Soon, a group of Abyssal demon monsters stood before the Abyssal Warriors, towering over two meters tall, with spikes sprouting from their spines and knees, demonic horns atop their heads, reverse-jointed legs with hooves aflame with Flame, and hands transformed into sharp claws. These players, now Abyssal demons, exhaled hot white breath from their mouths and noses. Around their necks were Dark Gold runes, which temporarily suppressed the power of the Abyssal demons, allowing them to cling to a sliver of rationality and not be completely overtaken by the demon within. However, these runes could only last for a very short period of time. If they did not withdraw from the demonic state before time ran out, they would be completely consumed and become true Abyssal demons. Kill! A low growl erupted from the first Abyss player, who flapped the flesh wings on his back and rushed at the nearest Abyssal Warrior like a bolt of lightning. The battle erupted suddenly. Facing the players who had become Abyssal demons, the Abyssal Warriors showed no fear as they clashed fiercely with weapons drawn. Blood and gore flew in all directions as the thick, dark aura of the Abyss filled the air, forming strange monsters that tore each other apart in midair before reconstituting. Song Jian hid at the edge of a nearby mine, watching the Abyssal Warriors and players transformed into Abyssal demons fight each other with an expressionless demeanor. Whether it was players or other creatures of the Abyss, Song Jian always adhered to the principle that only dead Abyssal creatures are good creatures, and would take any chance to kill them on sight. Seeing these Abyssal humans and players tearing at each other, Song Jian couldnt help but feel a sense of schadenfreude, as if watching dogs fight amongst themselves. The players, having become Abyssal demons, had greatly increased in strength and could now hold their ground against the Abyssal Warriors. The battle quickly reached a stalemate. But then, a small squad of Abyssal Warriors appeared in the corridor, causing the Abyss players to show expressions of despair. The number of Abyssal Warriors was several times their own, and after decimating most of the Abyss players, they began the final slaughter. Lets die together! an Abyss player roared in fury, his abdomen pierced by a long spear. Instead of retreating, he charged forward, allowing the spear to further penetrate his body, and he tightly embraced the Abyssal Warrior opposite him. Boom! With a loud explosion, the demonized Abyss player triggered a self-destruct skill, taking an Abyssal Warrior with him to death. The remaining Abyss players, their eyes filled with determination, recklessly charged at the Abyssal Warriors, intent on taking down a few more with them before they died. However, at that moment, a series of sharp whooshing sounds filled the air as multiple spears glowing with a Purple Crystal light were hurled at them like a torrential downpour. Each Abyss player was impaled by dozens of spears, their bodies critically wounded and their souls in a tearing agony. Finally, their knees gave way, and they collapsed to the ground, their eyes filled with an unwillingness as they took their last breath. Chapter 1325 - Chapter 1325 Chapter 1327 Toxin Chapter 1325: Chapter 1327: Toxin Chapter 1325: Chapter 1327: Toxin These Abyss players were all elites of the recruitment mission, the cream of the crop among all players involved in the Abyss invasion storyline. They survived other players and story characters only to die at the hands of their own kind, the Abyssal human warriorsCa bitter irony indeed. Tens of Abyssal Warriors formed dozens of rows within the narrow passage. With scores of spears thrown, these demonized Abyss players had nowhere to dodge and were all pierced and killed by the projectiles. The indifferent-faced Abyssal Warriors approached, confirmed the players deaths, and began to collect the spoils left on their bodies. When players died, most items in their inventory would disappear, but the equipment in their equipment slots mostly remained. The gear on these elite players was far superior to that of ordinary players and was coveted by the Abyssal Warriors. Continue the search, see if there are any rats that slipped through, a leader coldly instructed, looking at the player bodies still marked by traces of Abyssal demons. Hundreds of Abyssal Warriors began to move along the mining tunnels, heading towards the various pits. The leader hesitated as he glanced back at the freshly dug passage, a look of indecision on his face. He knew that by following the mining tunnel deeper, one could enter the underground rifts and from there reach the realm where the Abyssal Magic Vine thrived. He hesitated over whether to seal the passage, but after a moment, he shook his head, turned, and left. After the great battle, he couldnt believe anyone would dare to venture deeper into the minesCit would be a certain death. Only after everyone had left did Song Jian emerge from a nearby mine pit. The Stealth Skill might be exposed in front of Legendary Realm powerhouses, but it was remarkably effective against these Abyssal Warriors, who were of lower levels than Song Jian. Some of the warriors had even checked the mine pit he was in without discovering anything. Song Jian looked at the dissolving bodies of the Abyss players and felt an inexplicable sadness. If these players didnt have special revival abilities like Enemy of Death God, their death in the game meant silent obliteration in the real world, as if they had never existed at all. Stepping over the bodies, Song Jian ducked and entered through the newly excavated passage, continuing deeper into the mine. The deeper he went, the higher the quality of the Purple Crystal ore in the mine. Seeing the dark purple glow in the surrounding mine pits, Song Jian couldnt help but be tempted. After all, these were ores worth hundreds of billions, even trillions of Doomsday Coins, and even with that amount of money, one couldnt simply purchase Purple CrystalsCit was a currency more solid than Doomsday Coins! Its like walking in the vault of the Central Bank Song Jian muttered to himself. As Song Jian struggled to suppress his greed and continued deeper into the mines, a faint crack suddenly reached his ears, coming from one of the pits. Just as Song Jian hesitated whether to check it out, the crack noise started occurring repeatedly, as if all the Purple Crystal ore in the entire pit was shattering at the same time. Song Jians face turned pale, and without hesitation, he ran towards the nearest mine pit. Reaching the edge, he saw that all the Purple Crystals on the walls had developed crack lines that continued to spread like spider webs. Peering through these cracks, he saw dark purple roots steadily draining the energy from the Purple Crystal ore. If before Song Jian had witnessed the Abyssal Magic Vine extracting energy from the Purple Crystal ore in a gentle manner, now it was recklessly and violently siphoning energy from all the Purple Crystal ores. With such extraction, more than half of the energy in the Purple Crystal ores would be wasted. Song Jian saw purple mist continuously drifting swiftly out of the cracks within the crystal mines. Damn it, the Abyssal Magic Vine must have suffered severe injuries and is now extracting energy from all the high-quality Purple Crystal ores to heal! Song Jians brow furrowed. In his mind, if he could kill the gravely injured Abyssal Magic Vine, those high-quality Purple Crystal ores would ultimately end up in his pocket. But now, it seemed impossible. Watching countless billions, trillions worth of ore disappear before his eyes, Song Jian felt as if someone had violently grasped his heart, causing him unbearable pain. My ores, damn it! Gritting his teeth, Song Jian suddenly increased his running speed, not minding at all whether he exposed himself. Just as Song Jian arrived at the underground fissure, ready to continue burrowing down, a dark purple vine as thick as an arm, as if lying in ambush for a long time, suddenly burst out from a piece of the rocky wall beside the crack. Like a venomous snake, it lunged at Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jian had focused all his attention on scouting ahead and didnt notice the purple vine emerging from the side of the rock wall. By the time he sensed the danger, it was already too late. The purple vine charged over rapidly, its ferocious gaping maw clamping down viciously on his shoulder. Instantly, blood splattered, and Song Jian even felt his shoulder bones emit a creaking, grinding noise. With a backhand slash, he cut off the vine that had lashed out at him with his Sky-breaking Sword, the severed end spurting a large amount of dark purple fluid. The chopped segment of the vine writhed like a snake, slowly retracting, while the segment on Song Jians shoulder, like a wolf, bit down hard and showed no sign of letting go. Song Jian, clenching his teeth, swung his Sky-breaking Sword, cutting the vine on his shoulder into several pieces and then gouged out several fangs that had penetrated his flesh. Only then did he pull out a bottle of high-level healing potion and gulped it down. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The wound on his shoulder oozed purplish-black blood and swelled up like a steamed bun around the edges. From the wound as the center, numerous dark purple lines spread outwards like veins, slowly radiating further away. Clearly, the toxin of the Abyssal Magic Vine was much more potent than ordinary toxins. If a regular player were bitten like this, they probably would not be able to counteract it without an Epic Quality or higher Detox Elixir. Song Jians innate skill, Immortal Body, was triggered, and a purple-gold light shimmered in the skill bar. The previously slowly encroaching lines seemed to be suppressed, their spread turned sluggish and finally, the lines began to retract back towards the wound. A large amount of purplish-black blood gushed from the injury site. In a short while, the blood turned from purplish-black back to red as the toxin was expelled from his body. The ferocious wound began to heal at a visibly fast speed and soon formed a thick scab. Song Jian moved his left arm a bit, feeling only a faint pain that was no longer a nuisance. Gazing at the dark abyssal rift, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. It looks like the injuries of the Abyssal Magic Vine are even more serious than I thought Song Jian muttered to himself, and with renewed confidence, he continued to make his way deeper into the underground fissure. Chapter 1326 - Chapter 1326 Chapter 1328 Doubt Chapter 1326: Chapter 1328: Doubt Chapter 1326: Chapter 1328: Doubt The Abyssal Magic Vine was seriously injured; otherwise, it would not have simply set an ambush here with a single vine upon detecting Song Jians presence, and even resorted to using poison to attack him. You have to understand, when the Abyssal Magic Vine was at its peak, it would not stoop to such petty tricks but rather crush its opponents with undeniable superiority. It forced Song Jian to flee in desperation, completely unable to resist. Thinking of this, Song Jians confidence soared, and his heart grew fiery with anticipation. Even a seriously injured Legendary Realm peak boss was still of the Legendary Realm. Upon its death, there was still a chance to drop legendary quality items, though the probability would be much lower. Even if it doesnt drop legendary quality items, the likelihood of epic quality items is still quite substantial. Its time for me to replace the gear Im currently wearing! Song Jian thought to himself. He was still wearing the Ant Emperor Ancestor Set, which was as powerful as epic quality gear, but its level was too low, no longer matching his current level of one hundred. Song Jian kept weaving through the underground fissures. Even within these crevices, he could see flashes of dark purple light. It seemed there were many Purple Crystal ores, and whats more, they were ores that the Abyssal Magic Vine had not yet absorbed. Not only Purple Crystal ores, there are many other precious minerals! Song Jian only glanced briefly as he passed by and did not inspect them very closely, but he still saw plenty of high-quality and high-level ores. This place is simply a miners paradise, a chance to strike it rich overnight! Song Jian secretly thought to himself: As long as I kill the Abyssal Magic Vine, this mine will be mine! Even the NPCs of the Abyssal Human Clan dared not venture deep into the underground fissures; once Song Jian killed the Abyssal Magic Vine, all the ores in these fissures would be his for the taking. But just at that moment, a crack sound shattered Song Jians beautiful dream. It seemed the Abyssal Magic Vine had not given up on this area. Moreover, because the ore quality here was exceptionally high, even the violent extraction of their energy would not cause these minerals to shatter for quite some time. Damn it! Song Jians anticipation turned into despair, and a fierce anger surged within him. He picked up his pace, and in no time, he arrived in an underground cave. This cave appeared much like an underground cavern, incredibly spacious, with the sound of trickling water beneath his feet. Looking around, there were oddly shaped rocks everywhere, and among these rocks, there were still chunks of dark Purple Crystal ore set in. However, although the quality of these ores was extremely high, most of the energy within them had already been extracted by the Abyssal Magic Vine, leaving only a faint violet glow on their surface. In the center of these rocks, a huge mass of purple-black vines entwined with each other, forming a sphere over ten meters in diameter. This tangled ball was the body of the Abyssal Magic Vine, resembling thousands of pythons intertwined, enough to send shivers down the spine of someone with a fear of clusters. Song Jian stared at the base of the Abyssal Magic Vine, his face showing a look of surprise. What is this? It cant be At the base of the Abyssal Magic Vine was a pool emitting a dark purple glow. Upon closer inspection, the water was actually liquid Purple Crystal, of much higher quality than any Purple Crystal he had ever seen. A dense vapor hovered over the pool, gathering without dispersing and slowly seeping into the body of the Abyssal Magic Vine. Seemingly sensing Song Jians approach, the Abyssal Magic Vine, which had been coiled into a ball, suddenly let out a sharp screech. It unfurled its body, and the sphere that was only ten meters in diameter unfolded into a giant monster covering hundreds of square meters, its claws outstretched threateningly toward Song Jian. Song Jian jumped in surprise and involuntarily took two steps back. But when he saw the current state of the Abyssal Magic Vine clearly, a smile couldnt help but appear on his face. At this moment, the Abyssal Magic Vine appeared quite pitiable, with almost all of its vines broken and dark purple bodily fluid seeping from the wounds. Even its trunk-like main body was cracked open for several meters, as if slashed by a sharp blade, black Abyssal breath spurted continuously from the wound while the surrounding area bore the evidence of scorching and corroding. The severed vines were slowly regenerating, but the long crack on its main body showed no sign of healing whatsoever. Are those three Legendary Realm powerhouses really that formidable that they could inflict such severe injuries on a peak Legendary Realm Abyssal Magic Vine? Song Jian was secretly shocked and felt a bit relieved that he didnt attempt to ambush those three Abyssal powerhouses. Had he been struck with that attack, he likely wouldnt have had any chance to escape and would have been killed instantly. Crack, crack~ Dozens more Purple Crystal ore fragments broke apart, rolling down from the rock walls. Fine roots slowly retracted back into the rocks, causing Song Jians heart to grow cold. It seemed that the Abyssal Magic Vine wasnt showing its full strength; at the very least, its roots remained hidden. Realizing this, Song Jian suddenly felt a growing threat encircling him. With a thought, hundreds of Spirit Swords floated around his body, each blade burning with dark red flames. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, go! With a soft shout, countless Spirit Swords tore through the sky, slashing towards the Abyssal Magic Vine. Meanwhile, several dozen black vine roots as thick as arms shot up from the ground around Song Jian, twining towards him. Song Jians thought moved, and his body turned semi-transparent, slipping through the dozens of vine roots. He swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and charged at the Abyssal Magic Vine. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The vines that could freely traverse solid rock couldnt withstand a single strike from the Spirit Swords. Even as the Abyssal Magic Vine desperately defended itself, it was still hacked to pieces by the Spirit Swords. Before long, the ground was blanketed with a thick layer of broken vines, each segment only an inch or so long. Such vines could no longer pose any threat to Song Jian. Underground, even more roots burrowed out, whipping towards Song Jian like long lashes. The roots of the Abyssal Magic Vine were tougher than the surface vines, but their attack power was far inferior. Against ordinary people, these dense roots might be somewhat effective, but they couldnt breach Song Jians defenses, even if he stood still and allowed the roots to hit him. The greatest use of these roots was to break through the hard rock walls and extract energy from the Purple Crystal ores. Puff puff puff~ Vines fluttered through the air like rain falling to the ground, the dark red flames continuously burning them, but the effect was mediocre. There seemed to be a mysterious power within the vines resisting the erosion of the Red Lotus Karma Fire. Swish~ Song Jian reached the main body of the Abyssal Magic Vine and savagely chopped forward with the Sky-breaking Sword, inflicting a wound over three feet long. A large amount of purple fluid sprayed everywhere, and the Abyssal Magic Vine emitted an angry hiss as countless vines smashed down towards Song Jians head. Song Jian dodged with a swift movement as several more black roots shot up behind him, aiming directly at him. Frowning slightly, Song Jian sidestepped the roots and gazed back at the Abyssal Magic Vine. At this point, the combat strength it displayed was less than that of a supreme-level boss. Could three early-stage Legendary Realm warriors from the Abyssal Human Clan really have caused it such severe damage? Doubts surged in Song Jians heart. Chapter 1327 - Chapter 1327 Chapter 1329 Spoils of War Chapter 1327: Chapter 1329: Spoils of War Chapter 1327: Chapter 1329: Spoils of War Originally intending to rush up and engage in close combat with the Abyssal Magic Vine, Song Jian now subconsciously retreated, controlling the Spirit Sword and evolving the Sword Formation to attack the Abyssal Magic Vine. A splendid Red Lotus slowly bloomed, enveloping the entire Abyssal Magic Vine. A powerful suction force emanated from the Sword Formation, causing the Abyssal Magic Vine to emit a piercing screech as its entire body was pulled into mid-air. Soon, Song Jian saw a large pit appear on the ground where countless dense roots, ten times the number on the surface, were pulled out. The whole Abyssal Magic Vine was bound in midair by the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, enduring the slashes of the Spirit Sword and the scorching burn of the Red Lotus Karma Fire. Its Vitality Points, originally in the tens of millions, rapidly decreased at a visible rate. The edges of the vines and root system also began to curl and char. The Abyssal Magic Vine struggled continuously but was unable to prevent the Karmic Fire Red Lotus from slowly closing in. In an instant, the rate at which the Vitality Points of the Abyssal Magic Vine fell sharply increased, and in the blink of an eye, millions of Vitality Points disappeared. Such resistance could not possibly belong to a boss at the peak of the Legendary Realm; it was at best equivalent to a boss who had just stepped into the Sovereign Level. Its injuries cant be this severe! Song Jian thought to himself. According to his previous assessment, the Abyssal Magic Vine, after battling with three strong individuals from the Abyss, would most likely be injured, and of the three Abyssal powerhouses, at least one should be dead, with the other two seriously wounded. Yet now, the three Abyssal powerhouses were only injured, while the Abyssal Magic Vine had sustained very serious injury, enough to make it abandon its own lair and extract Purple Crystal ore in a destructive manner to heal itself, all the while its attributes significantly weakened. No, even if it was seriously injured in battle, the weakening shouldnt be this severe Song Jians gaze glittered, and a Dark Gold vertical scar in the center of his forehead slowly opened a sliver, revealing the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye that shone with a multicolored light, peering at the besieged Abyssal Magic Vine. At that moment, all attributes of the Abyssal Magic Vine were laid bare before Song Jians eyes. Aside from the status Critically Injured displayed in the status bar, with all attributes weakened by 60%, Vitality Points suppressed to one-third, Vitality Points recovery speed weakened by 50%, and several other debilitating conditions, an odd status also appeared in the status bar of the Abyssal Magic Vine. Parasitism (Hidden) What does this mean? Song Jian couldnt help but focus on this strange status, but no matter how he observed, he couldnt determine the nature of this status. Moreover, what was more eerie was that this status, for the Abyssal Magic Vine, seemed like a buff. After a series of detrimental statuses, there was an eerie buff attached. Song Jian had never encountered such a situation before. Regardless, I must kill you first! thought Song Jian to himself. By now, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had also evolved into the stage of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword. A sharp longsword, over ten meters in length, fiercely slashed down from the sky and directly cut the Abyssal Magic Vine wrapped in the Sword Formation in two. The thick main body of the Magic Vine, akin to an ancient tree, slowly crashed down in two directions. All the vines and roots lost control in an instant, falling to the ground and spreading out flat. System: You have slain a King Level BOSS, the Abyssal Magic Vine (Critically Injured). Since the target was already severely wounded before you killed it, the loot dropped will be affected! After killing the Abyssal Magic Vine, Song Jians experience bar only increased by 3%, but at his current level, a 3% increase was equivalent to gaining tens of millions of combat experience in an instant. Beneath the carcass of the Abyssal Demon Vine, a chest emitting a dark gold light slowly bloomed with radiance, making Song Jians face turn sour. A BOSS at the peak of the Legendary Realm, even if severely injured and slain by me, couldnt possibly drop just one Dark Gold Quality chest, could it? Song Jian muttered to himself. After all, Song Jian had mentally prepared himself for just one Epic Quality chest, but reality had delivered a harsh blow. If Song Jian had known earlier that slaying the Abyssal Demon Vine would only result in a Dark Gold Quality chest, he definitely wouldnt have taken such a huge risk to hunt down a BOSS with peak Legendary Realm strength in the underground. Song Jian, somewhat reluctantly, picked up the Dark Gold chest and casually opened it; a brilliant dark gold light almost illuminated the entire underground cave. Song Jian reached his hand into the chest, and soon, a set of Dark Gold Quality steel battle boots came to his touch. Demon Vine Battle Boots, Dark Gold Quality. Just standing still for more than five seconds automatically draws the power from the earth, increasing defense by 30%, and Vitality Points recovery speed by 50%. This effect was simply tailor-made for an MT! Looking at the pair of battle boots in his hands, Song Jians face finally showed a hint of joy. In the game, equipment for defense warriors was the most expensive. These Dark Gold Quality battle boots, level 80 equipment, item level 95, came with very attractive additional properties, especially the equipment effect that was sure to make defense warriors scramble for it. Although its just a pair of Dark Gold Quality battle boots, the auction price will definitely not be lower than an equivalent-level Epic Quality equipment! Song Jian thought to himself. A top-notch Dark Gold equipment piece did somewhat alleviate the disappointment in Song Jians heart. Then, he continued to reach into the chest to search for more. Quickly, five or six items were retrieved from the chest. Besides the first pair of boots, another Dark Gold Quality item was found; it was a backpack that expanded the inventory. This backpack added a whopping five hundred slotsCan incredible amount given that Song Jian, a city lord himself, had a maximum of only two hundred and sixty slots in his four bagsCundeniably a huge attraction for players. If Song Jian hadnt had the Shattered Divine Realm, he would have definitely used this backpack for himself. But now, this rare backpack was also added to the list of items he could sell. Not too much of a loss! Song Jian shook his head and sighed, preparing to return to the mine to see if any Purple Crystal ore had been left behind. However, he knew that the chances of finding intact high-quality Purple Crystal ore was slim after the Abyssal Demon Vines vigorous absorption. At most, he could look for some broken scraps, but even the smallest mosquito was still meat, especially since leveling past one hundred had become increasingly difficult. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Song Jian was about to leave the underground cave, he couldnt shake the feeling that he had overlooked something. Upon turning back for a thorough look, he suddenly spotted a faint dark purple glow shimmering beneath the Abyssal Demon Vines carcass. A flash of insight struck Song Jians mind as he remembered the large pool of liquid Purple Crystal that the Abyssal Demon Vine had near it when he first entered the cave. Such treasures could not be compared with mere scraps. How could I have forgotten about this! Song Jian slapped his forehead and his face revealed a look of surprise as he rushed over to the corpse of the Abyssal Demon Vine. Chapter 1328 - Chapter 1328 Chapter 1330 Double Vision Impairment Chapter 1328: Chapter 1330 Double Vision Impairment Chapter 1328: Chapter 1330 Double Vision Impairment Song Jian parted the remains of the Abyssal Magic Vine that had died, finally revealing the large pit that was originally filled with liquid Purple Crystal underneath. This must have been the accumulation of the Abyssal Magic Vine over an unknown number of years, monopolizing the entire Purple Crystal mine, and yet, it had only amassed such a pool. Standing by the pool, Song Jians brows could not help but furrow. Why is there only this little left? Song Jian had seen before a pool brimming with liquid Purple Crystal, but now, for some unknown reason, the liquid Purple Crystal had been depleted by a great deal, leaving only a shallow layer at the bottom of the pit, which was still being consumed at a slow rate, as if it was seeping through a leak at the bottom of the pool. Song Jian quickly took out several glass bottles and began to fill them with the liquid Purple Crystal from the bottom of the pit. After some effort, he eventually collected about fifty or sixty catties of the substance. Although it seemed like a lot, it was incomparable to the previously full pool. Song Jian sighed. Though the haul was different from what he had expected, these fifty or sixty catties of liquid Purple Crystal were of such high quality that they surpassed all the Purple Crystal ore he had seen before. The energy they contained was ten or even dozens of times greater than that of the Purple Crystal ore he had obtained previously. With this much liquid Purple Crystal, Song Jian could increase his level from one hundred to around one hundred and ten. However, since he hadnt passed the third-tier Combat Power assessment yet, and his Experience Points could only increase to 99% of level one hundred without breaking through, it would be somewhat wasteful to use the Purple Crystal to level up now. Even with these liquid Purple Crystals, the loot still seems a bit little! Song Jian muttered to himself. One should know that the Abyssal Magic Vine was a formidable boss not less powerful than the Flame King, having reached the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. In the game world, it was almost a symbol of invincibility. In Scorching Gorge, no one could defeat the Flame King who dwelled in the subterranean lava lake, so logically, nobody should have been able to defeat the Abyssal Magic Vine that possessed an entire Purple Crystal mine either. Unexpectedly, the Abyssal Magic Vine was defeated by three Abyssal human warriors at the early stage of the Legendary Realm, and even sustained severe injuries. This left Song Jian somewhat puzzled. Perhaps it was because it left the Purple Crystal mine? Song Jian speculated in his mind. After leaving the mine, it couldnt draw energy from the Purple Crystal ore to recover promptly, which is why it was jointly defeated by those three? This answer was something that even Song Jian himself found hard to believe, but clearly, it was the best explanation available. After taking away all the liquid Purple Crystal, Song Jian began to collect the remaining crystal residues at the bottom of the pit. These crystals were of lower quality than the liquid Purple Crystal but were still much higher compared to the ore. They were the remnants of the liquid Purple Crystal, left in the crevices at the bottom of the pit. These crystal residues were tiny, the larger ones only the size of half a fingernail while the smaller ones were just the size of grains of sand, but to Song Jian, they were still extraordinary treasures. Having collected crystal residues for half a day, Song Jian gained approximately two fist-sized, high-quality Purple Crystals, which brought a smile to his face. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly perceived a sense of fear emanating from the bottom of the pit, as if something was hiding there but was filled with dread towards him. Song Jian was stirred, his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye slowly opened between his eyebrows, and a divine light appeared from his dark gold pupils, peering down into the pit. Theres something beneath the pit bottom, but Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye opened further, with a burst of seven-colored Divine Light revealing a three-meter area at the pits bottom in fine detail before his eyes. Nothing? How could that be Song Jian found this strange, as he could clearly sense something was at the bottom of the pit, but under the gaze of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, he saw nothing. Hmph! Song Jian snorted coldly, closing his eyes and focusing all his energy on the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. At his current strength, he was not yet capable of fully controlling it, as it contained a hint of the Dragon Gods essence, which was more than an ordinary person like him could handle. When using the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, Song Jian typically dared not open it fully, only allowing a sliver of a gap, but today, he began to make an effort to control it. A complete eyeball, slowly emerged. Visible within this eye, emitting seven-colored Divine Light, was a tiny Dark Gold rune slowly rotating, exactly this rune exuded the charm of the Dragon God! Three meters, five meters, seven meters As the underground area Song Jian could see grew larger, at the same time, fresh blood slowly started to seep from his tightly shut eyes; after all, fully using the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye put a great deal of strain on him. I see you A smile suddenly appeared on Song Jians lips. Although he had not yet seen what it was, he had already observed that there was something under the ground continuously burrowing deeper, and he could now see the traces it left in the soil. Ten meters, eleven meters, twelve meters Song Jian finally saw what was beneath the ground, it resembled a tadpoleCa fist-sized oval sphere with a long green tail trailing behind it, desperately drilling into the depths of the earth. However, when the Divine Light of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye made contact, its tail began to vibrate violently and it suddenly stopped moving, shrinking motionless in the soil, as if it had encountered a formidable natural enemy, not daring to resist or flee. Seeing the creature subdued by the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, Song Jian did not dare waste time since controlling it was extremely taxing. Song Jian energetically began to dig, for a normal person, a distance of ten or so meters would be a significant undertaking, possibly taking a long time, but for Song Jian, it was an easy task since the ground beneath was all soil, not hard rock! It wasnt long before Song Jian dug out the tadpole-shaped creature from beneath the ground, and the moment he grasped it, he immediately closed the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye at his brow. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By that time, Song Jian was already bleeding profusely, his eyes severely injured and temporarily unable to be opened. He planned to put the creature in his inventory but found it was a living thing and could not be stored there. With no other choice, he had to throw it into the Shattered Divine Realm, then he took out a bottle of high-level healing potion and drank it down. After a while, Song Jian slowly opened his eyes, feeling his vision somewhat blurry and a painful sensation still in his eyes. It seemed that for his eyes to fully recover, he would need to rest for some time. Now, Song Jian felt a wave of fear; fully opening the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye was indeed too dangerous. If it had been open longer, it might have led to permanent blindness, which would have been a terrible loss. To fully control it, only by reaching the Legendary Realm will suffice, but my current strength barely peaks at the second tier! A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face: Mortals truly cannot wield the items of gods! Shaking his head, Song Jian turned his attention to the item he had just dug up, and his figure gradually disappeared from the spot, reappearing above the Divine Country. The item he sought had vanished from the original spot, not knowing where it had fled to. However, within the Divine Country, Song Jian was the absolute controller, and no matter where the creature hid, it couldnt escape his notice. Soon, Song Jians gaze settled on a dense forest in the distance, his lips involuntarily curling into a smile. PS: Thanks to Ha Bei Yang for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1329 - Chapter 1329 Chapter 1331 Seed of Life Chapter 1329: Chapter 1331: Seed of Life Chapter 1329: Chapter 1331: Seed of Life You thought by hiding in the woods, I wouldnt be able to find you? murmured Song Jian as he slowly floated above the forest. At that moment, countless tree elves seemed to sense Song Jians presence and immediately let out bursts of joyful cries, circling the ancient trees much faster than before. Though tree elves possessed limited intelligence, it did not prevent them from acknowledging who the true master of this land was. Song Jian had saved them, improving their lives significantly. Even within their simple minds, they were deeply grateful to Song Jian. Just then, Song Jians right hand rose slightly, and soon a rumbling noise came from the depths of the ancient forest floor. A fist-sized brownish-black elliptical object began to float up from the soil. Squeak, squeak, squeak~ A series of sharp shrieks followed, and a short green tail behind the object began to wag rapidly. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, realizing that the green tail was actually a green vine covered in purple patterns. Is this Song Jians mind suddenly flashed with the status bar of the Abyssal Magic Vine from before, which included a Seed Hosting status that was hidden. Had it not been for his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, he might not have even detected it. Could it be that the Seed Hosting status of the Abyssal Magic Vine is meant to inhabit this seed before me? Song Jian guessed inwardly. As he looked at the elliptical brownish-black object, it did somewhat resemble the seed of a plant. The green vine behind it was frantically burrowing inside, and it seemed that a large portion of its body had already penetrated the seed, leaving only a short segment outside. Heh, you think Id let you succeed? A sneer appeared on Song Jians face, and with a grip of his right hand, a mysterious power tightly grasped the green vine, pulling it outwards forcefully, attempting to extract it from the seed. Squeak, squeak, squeak! The cries of the vine grew even more piercing, like a steel needle being thrust into Song Jians ears, causing him to frown involuntarily. Shut up! Song Jian shouted loudly. The noise came to an abrupt end. In this realm, Song Jian was the sole deity, controlling everything in this space, including the air, soil, and all living things. Song Jian had thought that extracting the last remnants of the Abyssal Magic Vine from this strange seed would be straightforward, but it turned out to be much more difficult than he had imagined. It was as though a mysterious force was constantly resisting the mighty power he held in this space. Although the emerald vine was being pulled so taut it was nearly straight, and it was being slowly extracted, the pace was agonizingly slow. It was as if it had become the only object in this world that was beyond Song Jians control. Song Jians brow furrowed. Just as he was about to exert greater force to pull it out, a tree elf that had been continuously circling a tree suddenly floated down, landing on the ground and transforming into a woman in white, who reached out to stop Song Jian, saying, You cant just force it out like this; doing so could damage the Seed of Life! Who are you? Song Jian was taken aback, turning to look at the girl in white. He observed her for a moment, then turned his head to look at the other tree elves. His gaze shifting back and forth between them, his face was filled with a perplexed and puzzled expression. Nova chuckled inwardly. She had been waiting for an opportunity, a chance to appear before Song Jian openly and legitimately. Now, at last, her moment had arrived. This time, she was gambling, betting that Song Jian did not completely understand the tree spirit, this kind of creature, or rather, that Song Jian could not fully grasp all the attributes of such a being. Seeing the puzzled look in Song Jians eyes, Nova knew she had bet correctly! My lord, if you continue like this, the Seed of Life will be ruined! Nova made a respectful gesture, bowed toward Song Jian, who was suspended mid-air, and spoke loudly with feigned apprehension. Are you a tree spirit? Song Jian squinted and scrutinized Nova closely, a sliver of his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye opening at the center of his brow. Nova immediately felt a trace of divine might appear upon her, filling her heart with shock. She knew, with her insight, that although Song Jian was lucky to acquire a fragment of his own Divine Country and had gradually restored some functions of that realm, his own strength was not particularly strong. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, Nova sensed divine might emanating from him, sending her into a panic so intense that her body began to tremble slightly. However, the divine might soon disappeared from her, and Song Jian had already closed his divine eye. It was known that he had just suffered damage to his eyes from overusing the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, and they had not yet recovered, so he could not fully open the divine eye again in the short term as he had before. Yet, having opened it briefly, Song Jian had already examined all the attributes of the white-robed girl before him. Indeed, she had evolved from a tree spirit, which made him completely lower his guard against her. What is your name? Song Jian asked. Nova! Nova relaxed, a faint, almost imperceptible smile appearing on her lips as she thought to herself, It seems he was using divine might to verify my identity just now. Luckily, I truly possessed a tree spirit earlier; otherwise, I would have exposed myself just now! Very well, Nova, congratulations on your promotion. Now, tell me, what is the Seed of Life, and why did you prevent my actions earlier? Song Jian said gravely. He had used the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye only to intimidate the green vine that kept burrowing inside, without really examining the specific attributes of the seed in detail. Initially, he thought it was nothing significant, merely the Devil Vines last resort to escape. Now, it seemed, there might be an unexpected windfall! My lord, this seed is a sacred object, the Seed of Life, also called the Seed of Primordial! Nova glanced at the elliptical black-brown seed in the air with a touch of envy in her eyes; even as a deity, she greatly desired to possess such an item. My lord, it is said that our entire universe was born on a Primordial Tree in the beginning. This Tree of Life not only gave birth to our universe but also connects to other universes. The earliest deities were nurtured within its body Nova spoke softly, And this seed is the fruit of the Tree of Life. After falling from the Tree of Life and absorbing all the nutrients of the fruit, it finally condensed into this one seed! What, a seed from the Tree of Life? Are you saying if I cultivate it properly, I could nurture another Tree of Life? Excitement shone in Song Jians eyes. If such a setting existed in the game, then the Tree of Life must exist. If he really could cultivate his own Tree of Life, what would he eventually become? God of all gods? For a moment, Song Jians mind was flooded with thoughts, and he couldnt help but reveal a look of ecstatic joy on his face. Chapter 1330 - Chapter 1330 Chapter 1332 Transformation Chapter 1330: Chapter 1332: Transformation Chapter 1330: Chapter 1332: Transformation As if guessing what Song Jian was thinking, Novas face revealed a hint of an embarrassed smile. She coughed twice and explained, My lord, are you thinking of cultivating a new Tree of Life by using it? Song Jian was startled and asked, Why, is that not possible? My lord, theoretically, your idea is not wrong! Nova cautiously phrased her sentence, not wanting to crush Song Jians hopes yet attempting to clarify, But in reality, its impossible for a second Tree of Life to appear in this world! Seeds of the Tree of Life are rare, but not unique, because it is so vast and connected to countless universes. Every year, a great number of Seeds of Life drift into various universes. Once there were gods who specifically collected the Seeds of Life, hoping to cultivate a second Tree of Life. However, after consuming a vast amount of precious resources, they couldnt even make the Seeds sprout Some speculate that this may be due to the laws of the universe. Our universe, basking in the grace of the Tree of Life, cannot possibly have a second one. To cultivate a Tree of Life, one must leave the Trees span of influence! With a melancholic expression, Nova said, However, our universe is already vast beyond measure, and even the nearest universes are within the spread of the Tree of Life. Even gods do not possess the power to leave the Tree and venture into another universe. Therefore, the idea of cultivating a new Tree of Life only exists in theory Nova herself had once contemplated cultivating her own Tree of Life. For gods at the pinnacle of their strength seeking to break through, this was the only shortcut. Not just Nova, all the gods once tried to cultivate the Tree of Life, but none succeeded. Some gods even weakened significantly from spending so much precious resource on the endeavor that their enemies annihilated them. In other words, this Seed of Life is essentially useless? Song Jian said with a hint of disappointment, looking at the Seed with a tiny tail attached. If that was the case, he might as well let the Abyssal Magic Vine complete its parasitism. Perhaps it could cultivate another lifeform. Even if he couldnt tame it, killing it might yield some spoils of war! Song Jian finally understood why the combat power of the Abyssal Magic Vine was so much weaker than he had anticipated. Three Legendary Realm initial stage Abyssal human powerhouses had severely wounded it because it had directed all its energy into the parasitism of the Seed of Life, which drastically reduced its strength. Bear in mind, the natural grade of the Seed of Life was countless times higher than that of the Abyssal Magic Vine. Should the Abyssal Magic Vine truly succeed in the parasitism, it would obtain limitless potential. Once successful, and coupled with the vines body and a mines worth of Purple Crystals, it would undoubtedly grow rapidly in a very short time, perhaps even breaking through the peak of the Legendary Realm to reach a new level of existence. As Song Jian hesitated, Nova suddenly spoke up, My lord, even if the Seed of Life cannot be cultivated, it is still an extremely precious alchemy material. It can be used to create an elixir that enhances ones talents Enhance talents? Song Jian was taken aback. A spark of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he immediately said with delight, Could it be an elixir that increases golden skill points? It was known that to enhance talent skills, one must use golden skill points, and obtaining these points was much more difficult than acquiring legendary-quality equipment. If an elixir capable of increasing golden skill points could really be created, then this Seed of Life would indeed be worth it. With this thought, Song Jian glanced at the green tail behind the Seed of Life, and a flicker of murderous intent surfaced in his heart. As if sensing Song Jians intent to kill, the Abyssal Magic Vine desperately burrowed towards the Seed of Life, as though that was the only safe haven it could find. Nova hastily said, My lord, I know how to create an alchemy elixir, and also, I have a way to extract it from the Seed of Life without harming it! Song Jian was taken aback and gave Nova a thoughtful look. With a gesture of his right hand, he passed the Seed of Life to Nova. Could a Tree Spirit evolve to be this powerful after its advancement? Song Jian wondered to himself, but his face did not betray his thoughts. Instead, he smiled and said, Then Ill leave it to you, extract it first before anything else! Novas heart skipped a beat. From Song Jians gaze, she realized that her eagerness to perform had unwittingly exposed a flaw; fortunately, the other party did not understand Tree Spirits and was not in any immediate danger. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nova gave a faint smile, took the Seed of Life, and gently caressed its shell with her left hand, murmuring an incantation. Suddenly, the once desperate Abyssal Magic Vine that was trying to burrow into the Seed of Life seemed startled and with a whoosh, it escaped from the Seed of Life. Just as it tried to flee the scene, Song Jian lightly pointed a finger, and the purplish-green vine, now less than a foot long, seemed to freeze in mid-air, motionlessly suspended. As Song Jian observed the Abyssal Magic Vine again, it now looked like a slender green snake with purple patterns along its body. Its narrow, sharp tail and a head that was nothing more than a fierce, large mouth slit into three parts, filled with densely packed, sharp, ghastly white fangs, appeared exceptionally sinister. Watching the Abyssal Magic Vine ooze a thick black and red liquid from its mouth, Song Jian felt a wave of nausea. Such a creature, neither plant nor animal but more of a hybrid of both, could only be found in a place as vile as the Abyssal Hell. With a thought, a cluster of dark red flames appeared in the palm of his hand. The Red Lotus Karma Fire possessed a purifying ability and was effective against all monsters with evil attributes. Although the Abyssal Magic Vine seemed to have the ability to resist the flames, it was now at its weakest, and this was Song Jians home turf. Once touched by the Red Lotus Karma Fire, it was certain to be burned to ashes. As if sensing impending doom, the Abyssal Magic Vine started to wriggle frantically, its ferocious mouth continuously snapping open and shut as if tearing at something incessantly. As Song Jian was about to extinguish the Abyssal Magic Vine, Nova suddenly had an idea and quickly intervened, My lord, this Devil Vine has its uses, it would be a waste to kill it just like that! Oh? What use does this Devil Vine have? Song Jian turned to look at Nova. My lord, a creature that once reached the Legendary Realm has its extraordinary features. Most importantly, it has absorbed the essence of the Seed of Life, significantly enhancing its potential. There is a great possibility it could grow again, and by then, my lord, you will have acquired a formidable combat power! Nova spoke respectfully. But if its demonic nature remains unshed, what if it grows and turns against us in the future? Song Jian asked. My lord only needs to place it within the Sacred Spirit Temple to eliminate the Abyssal Demonic Aura from its body. In the future, it will be as loyal as the Holy Spirit Warriors, never betraying my lord! Nova said with a smile. Thank you A Rong83 for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1331 - Chapter 1331 Chapter 1333 The End Chapter 1331: Chapter 1333: The End Chapter 1331: Chapter 1333: The End Upon hearing Novas words, Song Jians heart stirred, and his gaze shifted to the only building within the Divine Country. At that moment, the Sacred Spirit Temple shone resplendently, radiating light, and in the plaza before the temple, a hundred Holy Spirit Warriors stood in a neat formation, still as statues. If Song Jian did not issue an order to them, these Holy Spirit Warriors could stand there until the end of time, their loyalty beyond doubt. If the Abyssal Magic Vine could be transformed in the same way, Song Jian naturally would not worry about anything. With that thought, Song Jian tossed the less-than-a-foot-long Abyssal Magic Vine toward the Sacred Spirit Temple. A flash of golden light enveloped the vine, dragging it into the temple. Soon, Song Jian received feedback from the Sacred Spirit Temple. System: Would you like to spend 1 divine force to transform the Abyssal Magic Vine? Yes/No It requires the consumption of divine force? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. For him, who could not produce divine force continuously, every bit was extremely precious, and after constructing the Sacred Spirit Temple, he didnt have much divine force to spare. However, after a moments thought, Song Jian still chose to confirm. If he could truly transform the Abyssal Magic Vine into something as loyal as the Holy Spirit Warriors, it would be worth spending a bit of divine force. Having chosen Yes, a scream of despair emanated from within the Sacred Spirit Temple, but soon after, the scream abruptly stopped, and then Song Jian received another system prompt. System: Do you wish to maintain the species original appearance and inherit its original potential and abilities? If a change is desired, additional divine force will be consumed. To maintain the original appearance, no additional divine force is needed! Yes/No Upon seeing this, Song Jian did not hesitate for a moment and directly chose Yes, continuing to maintain the transformed species original appearance. System: The transformation of this species will take thirty-six natural days. After transformation, the species will shed its original attributes, becoming one with the attribute of holy light! The species initial qualification is expected to be Elite Level BOSS. Elite Level? Song Jians eyes lit up. He knew that the hundred Holy Spirit Warriors he had created with divine force were only equivalent to Elite Level BOSSes, and although they could be promoted during battle, it was very difficult. He hadnt expected the initial qualification of the Abyssal Magic Vine to be Elite Level, which meant that it only needed to grow normally to reach the height of an Elite Level BOSS, and as its level increased, it could continue to advance, possibly regaining its previous Legendary Realm peak level! No, it has been touched by the essence of the Seed of Life, its potential greatly increased beyond before, maybe even breaking through the Legendary Realm! Song Jian thought to himself. With this in mind, Song Jians eyes fell on the Seed of Life that had been bored through! How to use this Seed of Life had become a dilemma for Song Jian! Could it be that I really have to make it into a talent-enhancing elixir? Song Jian felt somewhat reluctant in his heart. My lord, you can give me the Seed of Life. I can make it into an elixir! Nova said, somewhat eagerly. This Seed of Life was of great help to Novas recovery of strength. As for making the elixir, just a bit of the shell of the Seed of Life was needed, since Song Jian had no idea how the elixir was actually made. Song Jian glanced at Nova, ready to hand over the Seed of Life to her, when he suddenly received a system notification. System: Abyssal players have completely occupied a fifth-level main city! The Abyss Invasion storyline has ended, and the game will be upgraded! After the upgrade, all Abyss Passages will be permanently fixed, allowing Abyssal Clan members to freely enter the games Main Plane, and players from the Main Plane to freely enter Abyssal Hell! System: The fifth-level main city occupied by the Abyssal players will be named the City of Abyss, automatically receiving the defensive formation Abyssal Protection, which can only be approached by creatures bearing the aura of the Abyss! The city will accommodate up to one hundred thousand Abyssal players! System: Outside the City of Abyss is a class-change station, which will regularly issue faction change missions; players who complete these tasks will automatically acquire the aura of the Abyss and become Abyssal Clan players! System: All players will be logged out of the game within 30 seconds for the update; those who do not log out in thirty seconds and have their property damaged will receive no compensation from the game! Thirty, twenty-nine, twenty-eight, twenty-seven A series of system notifications left Song Jian somewhat dumbfounded. He had thought that the Abyss Invasion would last at least a year or more, but unexpectedly, just a few months had passed, and the Abyss Invasion storyline was already over, catching Song Jian completely off guard! Most importantly, he couldnt believe that an Abyssal player had conquered a fifth-level city; in Song Jians view, that was nearly impossible. The City of Hope was only a second-level city at the moment; a fifth-level city, in terms of both population and defense forces, would be tens or even hundreds of times that of the City of Hope. That such a city could be captured made Song Jian shudder with fear. At that moment, the countdown had reached the final ten seconds. Song Jian glanced at the exit game option, which had now become available. Without any hesitation, he chose to log out and his figure slowly faded away from the Divine Country. Nova, who had been looking at Song Jian with great expectation, couldnt believe that he would leave without a word. At first, she thought Song Jian had just left the Divine Country to enter the game, but after a long wait without his return, her expression turned ugly. How dare he ignore me like this, its simply Nova fumed inwardly, but her anger soon subsided. She knew Song Jian didnt realize she was a fallen deity and just saw her as a lucky tree spirit who had managed to level up. Damn it, just one step away! Nova thought of the Seed of Life, her expression growing fierce. It contained a torrent of vitality, the greatest supplement for her soul, which had lost over ninety-nine percent of its essence. It could at least repair her damaged foundation, offering her a chance to progress further; otherwise, with her tree spirits abilities, returning to her previous peak state would be a pipe dream. Next time, next time he comes back, I must get my hands on the Seed of Life! Nova muttered through gritted teeth. At this moment, Song Jians figure was gradually emerging in the real world. Seeing the room covered in dust, he shook his head with a wry smile. He looked at the digital clock hanging on the wall, which was still running automatically, and Song Jian realized with a startCgame time and real time seemed to be converging. The previous eight-to-one ratio was now nearing four-to-one, meaning that four hours in the game were equivalent to one hour in the real world. Song Jian didnt know whether this change was good or bad, but he felt a sense of unease growing inside him. Just then, a series of urgent knocks sounded in the room. Song Jian, Song Jian, open the door quickly, something terrible has happened! Meng Tiantians voice was heard outside the room, sounding extremely anxious. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1332 - Chapter 1332 Chapter 1334 Dragon Whale Beast Chapter 1332: Chapter 1334: Dragon Whale Beast Chapter 1332: Chapter 1334: Dragon Whale Beast Song Jian could not bother to tidy up the house and hurriedly walked up to open the door, looking at Meng Tiantians anxious face and asking, What happened? Monsters, a giant monster has emerged from the sea and is charging towards our small island at an extremely fast speed, Meng Tiantian said with a look of panic on her face. You should know that when players come out of the game world, many of their equipment cannot be brought into the real world. Without the support of equipment attributes, the power of players skills is greatly reduced. Some peoples strength has been weakened by more than half. After all, if they dont even have a handy weapon, how can they fight? This is also why, up to now, national powers still hold the dominant advantage and have even begun to forcibly implement the Player Registration system. Shark, or whale? Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. Although players strengths greatly reduce in the real world, dealing with ordinary marine creatures is still manageable, especially since most players on the island have passed the second-tier Combat Power assessment. Even if they only rely on the attribute points gained from the Combat Power assessment, these players are already superhuman in the eyes of ordinary people. Handling some ordinary marine creatures naturally wouldnt be a problem, as long as they are not besieged by a large number of marine creatures. Killing some large marine creatures is still feasible. No, not that, its a monster, a monster Meng Tiantian said somewhat urgently, Its like the monsters in the game, an Elite Level BOSS of level eighty. What! Song Jians body jolted. How could monsters from the game appear in the real world? Immediately, an idea popped into his head, and he quickly asked, Are there any players with scouting skills who can check the properties of this monster? Maybe its a Summoning beast or battle pet of another player? Generally, players battle pets cannot be summoned in the real world, but the game world is full of all kinds of strange skills and items. Song Jian could not guarantee that there was no player who could summon creatures from the game world into reality. Meng Tiantian paused, looking somewhat bewildered, and shook her head, I, I dont know. I just received the alert and took a glance at the monster Boom! Just then, the entire island suddenly shook slightly, as if something had struck the island hard. Song Jians complexion changed dramatically. You should know that they were now dozens of meters underground on the small island. If the island were really destroyed by the monster, the players living on it were very likely to be buried alive. Quick, lets leave here and get to the surface of the island! Song Jian pulled Meng Tiantian toward the underground elevator. The herbs, the herbs Ive stored in my room Meng Tiantian exclaimed in shock, struggling to return to her room to collect the medicinal herbs she had painstakingly cultivated and stored in the real world. To her, they were a sizeable fortune! Youre about to lose your life, what about the herbs? Song Jian said urgently, his grip tightening as he yelled at Meng Tiantian, If the island is okay, you can come back for them later. If the island is destroyed, do you have the ability to escape from dozens of meters underground? Meng Tiantian froze, her face turning pale, and she stopped struggling, resigning herself to be pulled by Song Jian towards the elevator. When the island was built, it seemed that preparations had been made for evacuation at any moment. At this time, not only were a dozen elevators that could ascend to the surface made available, but there were also more than a dozen passages leading directly to the sea, each with a submarine on standby! Seeing the elevator crowded with people, Song Jians eyes flickered, and he pulled Meng Tiantian towards a nearby submarine. Boom! Another loud noise rang out, and the island shook even more violently. Cries of alarm, sounds of injury, tears, calls for help, and swearing filled the air, while all the players scurried about like ants on a hot pan. Just as Song Jian was pulling Meng Tiantian onto a submarine, they were stopped by a man in black armor who said, Im sorry, sir, theres only one spot left on the submarine, and only one of you and this lady can board. Song Jian frowned, turned his head, and saw that several of the elevators in the distance had broken down, displaying the word Malfunction on their screens. Get up there! Song Jian pushed Meng Tiantian forward, then jumped off the submarine. Song, Song Jian, what about you? Meng Tiantian said, somewhat panicked, knowing that given the current situation, it was very likely that the submarine wouldnt return after leaving, and Song Jian was leaving her the chance to survive. Tears fell from Meng Tiantians eyes immediately. Song Jian waved at her, then looked elsewhere to see that a dozen or so submarines had already started to dive. The man wearing the black combat armor took a deep look at Song Jian, then pulled Meng Tiantian down into the cabin. After some noise, the last submarine began to submerge as well. Song Jian glanced at the distant elevator, where people had already begun to fight over it, creating a complete mess in front of the elevator. Boom~ With another collision, cracks began to form on the ground. Song Jians heart sank. Their location was below sea level, and if the monster outside continued to collide a few more times, once the islands rock walls broke, the intense pressure would directly destroy the island. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With this in mind, Song Jian didnt dare to linger any longer and leaped down the channel previously used by the diving submarine. Since the channel led directly to the sea outside, Song Jian could also try to swim out with his own abilities. Speed has to be fast, I must get out before the island is destroyed! Song Jian thought to himself. Although he had lost his equipment bonuses, Song Jians base attributes had already exceeded a hundred and fifty points. If he were to be buried just a few tens of meters below, he could still dig an escape tunnel with a single blow. But if he were buried dozens of meters below sea level, Song Jian had no confidence that he could dig a tunnel in an oxygen-deprived situation. Outside the island, a gigantic dragon whale beast over eighty meters in size was crazily ramming into the island. Its eyes were filled with blood vessels, its body littered with wounds from the impacts, and its surrounding waters had been stained red with blood. It seemed to disregard its injuries completely, acting as if it were determined to perish with the island. Far away, a man in a black robe floated calmly in midair, his body exuding a dense black aura. Behind him, the dense black aura had even condensed into a pair of gigantic wings longer than three meters, the edges subtly emitting shimmering black light. Hmph, Players Island? Thats all it is! the man muttered under his breath, a look of disdain on his face. Swish, swish, swish~ Suddenly, several people also flew up from the island, three of them heading towards the dragon whale beast, while the other two flew towards the man in the air. Granite, is that you? the leading man asked, surprised at seeing the man with the black aura. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1333 - Chapter 1333 Chapter 1335 Sinking Chapter 1333: Chapter 1335 Sinking Chapter 1333: Chapter 1335 Sinking Granite glanced at the two people opposite him with a look of disdain on his face. With a wave of his right hand, the dragon whale creature, which resembled a giant wheel on the seas surface, let out a roar and charged towards the small island once again. Boom~ The surrounding waves surged up several meters high, almost submerging the entire surface of the small island. After a short while, when the waves receded, it was evident that the island had tilted significantly to one side. The three players guarding the island had begun attacking the dragon whale creature. Clusters of fireballs the size of human heads flew towards it. Although the Fireball Spell was a low-level spell below the third tier for Mages, it was one of the most frequently used spells because of its great power, quick casting and short cooldown times, and most importantly, it had the least mana consumption of all the third-tier spells. The three fireballs smashed fiercely against the body of the dragon whale creature, their impact not even slightly weaker than an RPG rocket. The dragon whale creature let out an agonized scream and spewed a barrage of seawater towards the three players. Fist-sized, steel-hard water balls, mixed within a curtain of water, flew at the three players. The players hurried to dodge, but one of them wasnt quick enough and was struck by a water ball from the barrage, coughing out blood fiercely as he fell towards the sea. The other two hastily moved to rescue him, but the dragon whale creature, as if maddened, charged at the three of them. Granite, however, merely snorted coldly, and the creature shuddered before turning around and crashing into the island once again. Enough, Granite. Stop this! Bokin roared in anger at Granite. You were the one who left here of your own accord. Why have you come back now? I left because I was weak! A hint of humiliating fury flashed in Granites eyes as he growled, Ive returned now for destruction! As he spoke, the black aura around him grew more intense, and he turned into a bolt of lightning, charging at the two men. In his hand, the Scythe of Death viciously sliced towards Bokin, who was in the lead. Bokins face changed drastically. The weapon in Granites hand was emitting a Dark Gold glow; a piece of equipment from within the game with properties that allowed it to be brought out into the real world, a feature that sparked a hint of greed in Bokins eyes. Clang~ A sound of metal clashing rang out as the silent man beside Bokin, wielding a long sword, parried Granites strike. Granite was repelled but wore a sneer of contempt, saying to the man, Mike, how many more times do you think your alloy sword can withstand my attacks? Mike Greers face was ugly as he stared at the long sword in his hand, a pained expression crossing his face. He knew all too well that this sword, made from a special military-grade alloy he had acquired at great cost in the real world, was incredibly hard. But after just one clash, a crack big enough to fit a soybean had appeared on the blades edge, with an almost imperceptible fissure extending back from it. At most, it can withstand three more collisions before this sword breaks! Mike Greer thought to himself. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Granite, youve indeed grown stronger since becoming part of the Abyssal Clan, but have you considered that you might attract the attention of others? Bokin said gravely. The military, for instance? It was well-known that players who ended up on this island were mostly those who were unwilling to register, but they had chosen to stay due to pressure from the national military. Transforming into the Abyssal Clan inside the game wasnt a big deal. Since they were backed by the Abyssal Hell, no one troubled them. In fact, other races were fraught with fear of the Abyssal invasion. But in the real world, anyone daring to reveal their identity as a member of the Abyssal Clan would definitely face repression from the national military. The military might still have peaceful negotiations with other ordinary players, but for those who had changed their class to the Abyssal Clan, the military would eliminate them upon discovery, one by one. He who is not one of us, will have a heart that is decidedly different, having given up their human identities, those who became part of the opposing camp were soundly detested in the real world, treated like rats everyone clamored to strike down. Granites face changed, and he let out a cold snort, After I finish you off, Ill have enough time to leave this place. Having said that, Granite brandished the Scythe of Death and continued to charge toward the two men. Bokin and Mike Greer also moved forward to meet him, engaging in a fierce battle. As the fight ensued, more and more players appeared on the sea surface. Upon seeing the Dragon Whale Beast, these players who had escaped danger voluntarily joined the fray and attacked the creature. However, most players automatically ignored the battle happening in the skies, knowing that anyone who could still fly in the real world was definitely among the elite. To rashly join their fight would likely result in an ugly death. The Dragon Whale Beast, under attack, grew increasingly frenzied. Controlled by Granite, it couldnt attack those players, and so directed all its fury onto the small island instead. In the game, such a place would definitely have protective magics, but this was the real world, where such things couldnt possibly exist. Even if players had the relevant skills, they wouldnt be able to get the materials for those magics. Just as Song Jian emerged from the submarine tunnel, a sudden boom sounded behind him. He turned his head to look, only to see that the small island had begun to slowly sink into the sea bottom. Almost two-thirds of it that had been above sea level was now submerged. Giant waves assaulted the area. The players who had ridden the elevator screamed as they rushed toward the remaining one-third of the island, but they were quickly swept away by the raging waves into the sea. After all, not every player was formidable. In addition to losing their equipment buffs, many players around levels thirty to forty had only three or four times the physical ability of an ordinary person. In the face of a tsunami-like wave, they were virtually no different from regular people. This player haven has been destroyed, Song Jians face showed a hint of sorrow. After all, it was a foothold he had in the real world; now that it was gone, there was no telling where he would emerge from the game next time. Roar~ An angry roar filled the air as the massive Dragon Whale Beast leapt from the ocean, jumping to a height of about ten meters above the sea surface. The creature looked particularly miserable with wounds all over its body and blood gushing out incessantly. Some areas even exposed stark white bones and inner organs. Even without sustaining further attacks, this Dragon Whale Beast likely couldnt survive much longer unless it was a players combat pet that could be immediately taken into Pet Space for recovery. However, in the real world, players Pet Space was sealed off, and it was unclear how this Dragon Whale Beast had been brought out of the game. It appeared to have its mind controlled, used as a disposable asset. After hovering in the air for a moment, the Dragon Whale Beast viciously crashed down toward the sea, precisely on the one-third of the island that was yet to sink. A multitude of players were under the beasts shadow, their faces showing utter despair as they cried out in alarm. Song Jian involuntarily gasped and couldnt help but swim away to a distance, knowing that the impact would not only obliterate the island but also create a huge wave that would spell disaster for the surrounding players. Boom! With a loud noise, the Dragon Whale Beast let out a pitiful scream and the light in its eyes slowly dimmed. Its huge body, along with the island, gradually sank beneath the sea surface. Chapter 1334 - Chapter 1334 Chapter 1336 Out of Control Chapter 1334: Chapter 1336 Out of Control Chapter 1334: Chapter 1336 Out of Control Watching the small island sink beneath the waves, Granite didnt even glance at the Dragon Lizard Beast. He laughed heartily and, waving the Scythe of Death in his hand, he cut through the air with a black blade of light, forcing the two to retreat. Then he turned into a shadow and flew off into the distance. The destruction of this small island was Granites goal. In his view, destroying it was more thrilling than killing Bokin. Granite! Bokin roared in anger. The island had consumed nearly all his resources, and even his family had been left exhausted by the depletion. This caused the other members of his family to hold significant grievances against him. Now that the island was destroyed, the initial investment was washed away, leaving Bokin at a loss for how to face his familys criticism! Granite, Granite A hint of murderous intent appeared in Bokins eyes as he gnashed his teeth, muttering Granites name. After a long while, Bokin seemed to age by ten years, his gaze filled with melancholic resignation. He sighed and said in a low voice to Mike Greer beside him, Mike, did we do something wrong before? Bokin, whats wrong with you? Mike Greers face changed, as he said to Bokin, Granites ambition is too great. He is the kind of person who will do anything to achieve his goals. He not only wants to control players on the island in the real world but also in the game. How could this be possible? If we really do it his way, sooner or later we will But now everything is gone, everything has been destroyed! Bokin looked at the former location of the island, which now was just vast sea, showing a look of utter despair on his face. Bokin, the islands destruction does not mean we have failed Mike Greer whispered, Our greatest asset is those players. As long as we persuade them to follow us, we can build another island like this one, or we might not even need to build an island; we could just place them in our familys castle, and they would still serve our purposes! Bokins eyes lit up as he murmured to himself, Thats right, the players are whats important. As long as we have these players with us, wherever we are, that will be Players Island! Most of the players who lived on the island were life-skill practitioners who did not want to be controlled by their governments and lacked the capability to protect themselves. Thats why they came to live on this relatively free island. Although limited by materials and various other factors in the real world, these life-skill players couldnt produce items exactly like those in the game. However, they could still find substitutes for many low-level items. For example, with primary healing potionsCeven if substitute materials were used and the potions only had eighty percent of the originals effectivenessCit was enough to make the worlds top-tier wealthy individuals desperately seek them out. Just then, a massive cruise ship slowly sailed into view. Bokin had notified the rescue team the moment the Dragon Lizard Beast slammed into the island. Now, from the cruise ship, seven or eight players leapt into the air. Seeing that the islands location had become a vast ocean, these people all wore a look of bewilderment. Kado! Bokin flew over to them. Bokin, what what happened? Kado asked, pointing at the sea surface, his voice trembling. Never mind that now, save people first! said Bokin. Because the island was destroyed, many players had fallen into the water. Now was not the time for pleasantries; they needed to be rescued as quickly as possible. After a flurry of activity, soon all the players, including those who had left aboard submarines, were gathered on the cruise ship. Bokin looked at the players wrapped in blankets, holding cups of hot drinks, and his expression soured. Over three thousand players had lived and worked on the island, but now, only a few hundred had been rescued. Not even one in ten survived. The scale of the loss pained Bokin. Taking a deep breath, Bokin put on a smile and started walking toward the group of players. Everyone, we have suffered an attack by our enemy. All of your losses will be fully compensated by us, and we will also fulfill some of your reasonable demands. At the same time, we will go to a safer place, where there are professional guards to protect everyone Meng Tiantian peered anxiously through the crowd, hoping to find Song Jian, but after looking at everyone present, she couldnt spot that familiar figure. Is he dead? Meng Tiantian felt a pang of sadness, but thinking of Song Jians strength, hope still flickered in her heart, Impossible, hes so powerful, he must be able to escape At this moment, Song Jian had vanished without a trace, and with Meng Tiantians current abilities, it was probably impossible for her to locate Song Jian. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right then, Meng Tiantian was really hoping to be able to enter the game right away because only in the game could she contact Song Jian through the address book. Song Jian was currently practicing the Sword Flight Art over the vast sea. The destruction of the small island had deprived him of a place to alight, but with his current power, he could go anywhere in the vast world he wished. After flying over the ocean for half a day, Song Jian still hadnt caught sight of any land. Strange, I remember coming to the island from this direction before. The ship ride took less than two hours, and my Sword Flight is much faster than the ship, so why havent I seen land after such a long time? Song Jian stopped, puzzled. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed a dark shadow streaking across the sky in the distance, leaving a black trail more than ten meters long behind it. From afar, it resembled a black meteor falling from the sky. Song Jians heart stirred, and he changed direction, flying towards the shadow. Soon, he saw that the shadow was actually the person who had controlled the Dragon Lizard Beast and destroyed the entire island. Gel, Granite, his name is Granite, isnt it? Song Jian muttered to himself, He destroys an island and doesnt bother to conceal his tracks; isnt he afraid of being hunted down? Getting closer, Song Jian noticed Granites body contorting as he flew, his expression ferocious, eyes shrouded in crimson light, and no pupils visible. Scales of purple and black were slowly emerging from beneath his skin, which was quivering, and his body was covered in blood. Is he losing control? Song Jians brow furrowed as he stopped, no longer approaching Granite. At this moment, Granite looked exactly like those humans in the game who had been infected by the Abyss, undergoing an irreversible transformation into Abyssal creatures. But Granite had already transformed into an Abyssal creature, so how could he be infected by the Abyss again? Roar~ A bestial roar emanated from Granites mouth; suddenly, five or six dark brown tentacles burst forth. These tentacles were over three meters long and writhed in the air, as if searching for something. Just then, Granites entire body became hunched, as he grasped the tentacles tightly, emitting an indistinct roar, Get out of my body! As he spoke, Granite pulled the tentacles outward with all his might. At that moment, a bulge suddenly appeared on the back of his neck, as if something was trying to burrow its way out. Chapter 1335 - Chapter 1335 Chapter 1337 Demonic Disturbance Chapter 1335: Chapter 1337: Demonic Disturbance Chapter 1335: Chapter 1337: Demonic Disturbance Song Jian saw a ferocious skull emerge from the back of Granites neck. The palm-sized skull, still smeared with blood, exuded a black mist from its eye sockets, creating an eerie appearance. No! Granite let out a scream filled with despair. The tentacles that spilled from his mouth were immensely powerful, far beyond his control. After breaking free from the restraint of his hands, the tentacles enveloped his entire head, making it look as though a monster was savoring its meal. Heh heh heh~ The skull that burrowed out from the back of Granites head let out a sinister laugh, glanced around, and seemed quite pleased as it muttered to itself, Indeed, a new world truly, too barren! Granites entire head was wrapped up by the tentacles, but he didnt give up and struggled desperately. He even drew his Scythe of Death, swinging it at the tentacles above his head. Soon, several tentacles were chopped to the point of bleeding profusely. The bizarre skull behind him stared at the swinging Scythe of Death and let out a heh heh heh laugh once more. Still not yielding? When you sought power, you said you were willing to pay any price! The skull, seemingly a mere shadow, remained unharmed even as the Scythe of Death passed right through it. This price is your life and soul! The skull roared furiously, opened its jaws wide, and bit down on the back of Granites head. A shrill scream resounded as Granites body began to tremble violently. His hands, once wielding the Scythe of Death, seemed to lose all strength as the scythe fell into the sea. His body started to be enveloped by the roiling black mist. From afar, the black mist looked like an oval egg suspended in mid-air, occasionally bulging outwards, with a gnawing sound faintly coming from within. From a distance, Song Jian could feel the endless evil power emanating from the black mist. Evidently, this player named Granite had inadvertently revealed the existence of the real world to a fiend, who then used an unsettling parasitic method to travel from the game world into the real world through Granites body. This is unimaginable; how could such a loophole exist? Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of unreality. In the distance, the black mist churned continuously. Song Jian slowly approached the mass of black mist, determined, at all costs, to prevent the fiend from the game from manifesting in the real world! Though the existence of players had gradually brought the influence of the game world to the real world, it was only an indirect impact. But now, the monsters from the game were starting to appear in reality, filling Song Jian with a sense of urgency and danger! With a thought, the Sky-breaking Sword appeared and was firmly gripped in his hand. Sword Qi surged within him, converging towards the Sky-breaking Sword, as a radiant sword light blossomed along its blade. Ten minutes later, the black mist roiled violently, and a gale began blowing around it. A vague figure emerged from within the black mist. The figure opened its mouth, and amidst the howling wind, all the mist spiraled into it. As the mist vanished, the figure floating in mid-air was revealed to be Granite. His appearance was now completely that of a normal person, dressed in a black suit, with a faint smile on his face, devoid of any dark Abyssal aura swirling around him. This sensation is Granite closed his eyes slightly, tilted his head back, took a deep breath, and his face showed a look of smug satisfaction. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art! A soft shout came from behind him, and a look of surprise flashed across Granites face. The threat of death tensed his entire body. Looking back, countless densely packed spirit swords, burning with dark red flames, covered the sky and flew towards him. Friend, is there some kind of misunderstanding! Granites complexion changed drastically as he quickly retreated and loudly argued, Could you have mistaken me for someone else? I dont know you! Demon, you should not appear in this world! Song Jian said in a deep voice, with a thought, he charged towards Granite. Granites expression darkened, revealing a strange smile, Hehehe, it seems you have seen something you shouldnt have. What a pity Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he spoke, Granites right hand beckoned, and the Scythe of Death that had already sunk into the sea suddenly flew out of the water, now held in Granites hand. Holding his familiar weapon, a smile appeared on Granites face, What a pleasing offering, bringing my soul weapon to this world as well With a wave of his right hand, the Scythe of Death emitted a ghastly wailing sound, and streaks of black blade light burst forth, cutting through the air like shooting stars towards Song Jian. This black blade light left trails in the air as if even space itself was going to be shattered by it. Clang, clang, clang~ A series of metallic clashes rang out as dozens of black blade lights rushed into the swarm of spirit swords, wildly slashing at them. In an instant, more than ten spirit swords were split into two, scattering in the air. Hehehe, not even worth one blow! Granites eyes flickered with a crimson light, and a contemptuous smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. His originally ready attack also came to a halt, and he twirled the Scythe of Death in his right hand, holding it behind his back in a casual manner, looking over at Song Jian. Song Jians expression changed slightly. The fragility of the spirit swords was beyond his expectations, but the destruction of a dozen or so out of six hundred did not affect the evolution of the Sword Formation. With a thought, the spirit swords entangled with the black blade light all flew towards Granite. Granites expression changed, and he scoffed, I was planning to play with you a bit longer, but since you seem so eager to die quickly, Ill oblige you! As he spoke, Granite gripped the Scythe of Death with both hands and swung it fiercely in front of him, and a black Sword Qi over ten zhang long appeared in mid-air following his slash. The color drained from Song Jians face as he rushed towards Granite! Im going to die! The thought flashed through Song Jians mind, and he quickly stopped, with a thought, two identical Song Jians appeared in Granites sight, each escaping to the sides, one to the left and the other to the right. Granites eyes showed a moment of hesitation, but soon, he chose the left figure at random and controlled the blade light to chase after it. By now, hundreds of spirit swords were less than three meters away from Granite, the dark red Red Lotus Karma Fire already causing the tips of Granites hair to curl slightly. Feeling the scorching heat of the Red Lotus Karma Fire, Granites complexion changed, and the spirit swords, which he initially didnt take seriously, suddenly caught his attention. What, what kind of flame is this! Granites eyes narrowed as he stared at the oncoming spirit swords, muttering to himself. Chapter 1336 - Chapter 1336 Chapter 1338 Terror Chapter 1336: Chapter 1338 Terror Chapter 1336: Chapter 1338 Terror The Red Lotus Karma Fire possesses a purifying function, which is extremely potent against evil creatures. Abyssal creatures and ghostly creatures have absolutely no ability to resist when faced with the Red Lotus Karma Fire. Even a slight touch could immediately burn them to ashes, only those extremely powerful BOSSes have some resistance against the Red Lotus Karma Fire. Granite seemed to sense the power of the Red Lotus Karma Fire on the Spirit Sword, his expression becoming grave as he snorted coldly and retreated, no longer bothering to continue his attack on Song Jian. However, the myriad of Spirit Swords, much like relentless maggots, closely pursued Granite. Granite felt annoyedCwhen had he ever been forced to such a state by someone with merely second tier peak combat power? If not for the suppression of this world, you would have been torn to shreds by me long ago! Granite roared in anger. At that moment, Song Jian was trying hard to dodge a black blade aura over ten zhang long. Unfortunately, his luck was poor, and the blade aura randomly chose a Song Jian, which turned out to be Song Jians true body. A fifty percent chance, and my luck is still Song Jians face looked somewhat unsightly. The blade aura behind him emitted a terrifying presence. Although it was just a blade energy, it felt no less threatening to Song Jian than an unrivaled deadly weapon. By now, the blade aura had locked onto Song Jian. No matter how he dodged, it relentlessly chased him. Just then, Song Jians Sword Shadow Clone used the Sword Control Art and flew towards Song Jian, rushing towards the blade aura of its own accord. Thousand Swords Art! With a light shout from the Sword Shadow Clone, countless Spirit Swords floated on either side of its body. At its command, hundreds of Spirit Swords headed straight for the black blade aura. Clang Clang Clang Clang~ A series of breaking sounds rang incessantly in the ears, as the Spirit Swords, like moths to a flame, shattered one after another in the face of the black blade energy. Eventually, all the Spirit Swords turned into shiny fragments, slowly disappearing mid-air. Song Jians Sword Shadow Clone was cut in half at the waist by the black blade energy and fell into the sea. By now, the black blade energy had consumed most of its strength, and the sense of threat to Song Jians life had significantly lessened. Clenching his teeth, Song Jian wielded the Sky-breaking Sword with all his might, striking at the black blade energy. With a thunderous explosion like a clap of thunder, a loud noise burst forth above the sea, as though a thunderclap in a clear sky, causing Song Jian to uncontrollably fly back over ten meters before slowly stabilizing his figure. Song Jians face looked pale, and his right hand trembled involuntarily, barely able to hold the Sky-breaking Sword. A tearing pain surged like a tide, and his entire arm felt uncontrollable, devoid of any strength. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This, this was just a casual strike from him Song Jian internally remarked, becoming even more wary of Granite at the moment. Such terrifying strength was comparable to legendary peak forces like the Abyssal Magic Vine. And now, this evil demon had just taken over Granites body and had not fully adapted. Coupled with this worlds suppression, his strength could only be exerted to about sixty or seventy percent at most. If I encountered him within the game, I probably wouldnt even have a chance to escape! Song Jian thought to himself. Looking up, Granite was already surrounded by countless Spirit Swords, the fluttering blades carving an eerie trajectory through the air, attacking Granite from unimaginable angles. However, Granite seemed to possess a divine, omniscient perspective, predicting every Spirit Swords path with a clear understanding; the Scythe of Death in his hands drew lingering shadows, batting away the approaching swords. Facing the assault of more than five hundred Spirit Swords, Granite gave the impression of a casual stroll down the Champs-Elysees, the vast number of swords unable to exert the slightest pressure on him. Granite even found the time to face Song Jian with a confident smile, further intensifying the pressure on Song Jians heart. Yet the thought of fleeing merely brushed through Song Jians mind; such a terrifying demon, if left unchecked, would undoubtedly create tsunamic waves in the real worldCperhaps even toppling several nations. Tens of thousands would die because of him, countless towns destroyed; Song Jian knew well that constructing portals to the Abyssal Hell was a foundational skill for every powerful Abyssal demon. Once an Abyssal demon discovers a new world, it wouldnt take long before a surging army of demons from the Abyss would overrun it, turning it into a vassal of the Abyssal Hell. In the game world, the Abyssal invasion storyline had just concluded; tens, hundreds of thousands of NPC humans lost their lives to this so-called quest, and although the Abyss only captured a fifth-tier city, who knows how many cities of lower tiers were destroyed. Most importantly, the Abyssal invasion storyline ended with the capture of just one fifth-tier city; one can imagine that had the game system not been manipulating from behind, it wouldnt have ended so easily at all. Thinking this, Song Jian took a deep breath, his demeanor tensing in preparation, which caused Granites smile to stiffen and his gaze to turn venomous. So annoying, this little crawler! Granite muttered to himself, and at that moment, the myriad Spirit Swords transformed into flaming petals of lotus, converging toward Granite. Strands of formation energy began binding Granite, web-like and seemingly insignificant against his might, which he simply shrugged off with a tremble of his body. Though these invisible forces of the formation were repelled, they remained undamaged, undiscouraged as they floated back towards Granite. And then, a colossal flame lotus emerged around Granite, its potent suction and Soul Lock causing his complexion to change; within this fully-evolved Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he sensed an ominous threat. It had been so long since he had faced a fear that threatened his very life, leaving him feeling unfamiliar and unsure, and in that moment of hesitation, he doomed his last chance of escape. When the Red Lotus Sword Array neared its final, constricting stage, a look of genuine terror appeared on Granites face. No, this, this is Granite seemed to dredge up something from a distant memory, recognizing the Sword Formation before him; no longer composed and graceful, he began furiously attacking the nearly closed formation, his roars echoing from within as a look of profound relief crossed Song Jians face. Chapter 1337 - Chapter 1337 Chapter 1339 Three-Headed Demon Chapter 1337: Chapter 1339: Three-Headed Demon Chapter 1337: Chapter 1339: Three-Headed Demon Song Jian could feel that at this moment, Granites strength was at most at the peak of the Dominion level or had just stepped into the Legendary Realm. Even though it had broken through the peak of the Legendary Realm in the game world, this was the real world, and under the suppression of the worlds power, Granite couldnt exert the strength it had in the game world. As for Song Jian at this time, apart from losing about one-third of his personal attributes due to the loss of equipment bonuses, his weapon and skills had not been weakened in the slightest. Therefore, the power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art had only decreased by about 8% to 12%, which wasnt a significant impact. With your current strength, you probably cant escape the bondage of the Sword Formation, Song Jian said with a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth as he stared at the distant Red Lotus Karma Fire Sword Formation. What he was most worried about was that Granite would simply run away before the Spirit Sword could evolve into a Sword Formation. With its speed, it would definitely be able to escape the area before the formation took shape, but Granite had not done so. On one hand, this was because Song Jians strength was just at the peak of the second tier, and he also knew that when players returned to the real world, their strength would greatly decrease due to the equipment, so he didnt take Song Jian seriously. On the other hand, from his search of Granites memory, he learned that there were no high-end combat powers in this world. Even suppressed by the worlds power, there was nothing in this world that could pose a threat to it. Even this worlds most sophisticated weapon, nuclear weapons, posed no threat to Granite unless it was right at the core of the explosion. And if it detected the presence of nuclear weapons, Granite only needed to leave temporarily. With its speed, nuclear weapons couldnt threaten it at all, which led to its arrogant mentality, completely disregarding Song Jians attack. However, once the Sword Formation took shape and posed a threat, Granite started to perceive it. In the game world, demons from the Abyss were notoriously cunning and would flee thousands of miles at the slightest sign of danger. Yet, in the real world, under the suppression of the worlds power, Granite hesitated, and it was this moment of hesitation that doomed its last chance to escape. Within the Sword Formation, Granite roared wildly as its Scythe of Death emitted a dense Abyssal aura and killing intent, constantly hacking at the Sword Formation. Rumbling sounds like thunder rose within the Sword Formation where the blade passed, even tearing through the layers of the flaming lotus leaves, from which wisps of black aura leaked. But these cracks were quickly healed automatically by the Sword Formation itself. With Granites current strength, it was impossible for it to break the Sword Formation and free itself. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword began to take shape in the air, a sword more than ten zhang long, suspended in midair, emitting an endless might. Just at that moment, Song Jian suddenly turned his head to the left and saw a tiny black dot appearing in his field of vision. Upon closer inspection, it was a large passenger plane, and their battle was taking place right on the aircrafts flight path. Damn! Song Jians face turned extremely ugly in an instant. If the fight hadnt ended by the time the plane arrived, the residual effects of his battle with Granite could destroy the passenger plane! I must resolve the fight quickly! Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword floating in the air solidified faster, and after a short while, the long sword descended towards the Sword Formation below. Crack~ A crisp collision sound rang out as if the sword had struck a hard stone, which caused Song Jian to involuntarily frown. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus slowly disappeared, and in its place stood an Abyssal demon over three meters tall with three heads. This demon had a sturdy and muscular figure, covered in thick scales, and a pair of huge wings of flesh and blood that spanned five to six meters when unfolded behind it. The Scythe of Death was nowhere to be seen, replaced by two beast-like claws shining with the luster of steel. Song Jian stared at the three heads of the demon, comprising a goat on the left, a wicked dragon on the right, and a skeleton in the middle. At that moment, a Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword over thirty feet long was piercing the demons chest. It had stabbed through from the front and pinned the demon in mid-air. Human, youve angered me. Im going to tear you to pieces, your soul the skeleton head said viciously. The soul is mine, its been too long since Ive tasted the soul of a powerful human! the goat head suddenly spoke up. Roar~ The dragon on the left breathed out a stream of black Dragon Breath toward Song Jian. In its black vertical pupils, a hint of confusion appeared. This human has an offensive aura about him; it seems he has been blessed by the Dragon God, the dragon head on the left abruptly said. A human soul that has been blessed by deities is an even more exquisite delicacy; his soul is mine! the goat head exclaimed with a gleam in its eyes. By now, Granite had completely reverted to the image of an Abyssal Demon as in the game. Furthermore, Song Jian had never before encountered such an Abyssal Demon with three different species heads. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Abyssal Cerberus? Song Jian ventured, knowing in his mind that only the Abyssal Clan with their Cerberus, were commonly depicted with three heads. The three heads that had been jesting about Song Jian suddenly stopped and looked at him, their eyes exploding with unprecedented rage! Kill him, this reptile that shames us! the three heads roared almost in unison, Tear him to shreds, rip his soul to pieces, and scatter it to the deepest depths of Abyssal Hell, this Song Jian shrugged his shoulders. Well, it seemed the term Abyssal Cerberus was a taboo that should not be spoken in their presence! The three-headed demon stretched out its wrinkled claws, like old tree bark, and grabbed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword in its chest, yanking fiercely to pull it out. Creak, creak~ The Red Lotus Sword rubbed against the demons body as if scratching against solid rock, and as the sword moved, dark purple blood kept flowing out, dripping into the sea, and very soon, the surface was littered with marine creatures belly-up. The moment the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword was pulled out, the entire blade shattered completely, leaving behind a fist-sized penetrating wound in the chest of the three-headed demon. Human, lets see what other tricks you have. The previous human body was too weak, thats the only reason you had an advantage. Now, let the second round begin! the goat head on the left of the three-headed demon said with a fierce smile. Actually, the first round isnt over yet Song Jian said with a faint smile, pointing above their heads. Chapter 1338 - Chapter 1338 Chapter 1340 The Human Soul Chapter 1338: Chapter 1340: The Human Soul Chapter 1338: Chapter 1340: The Human Soul The three-headed demons heads all looked up towards the sky at the same time. A gigantic hand was already almost solidifying in the mid-air, and the feeling of having their souls locked was all too familiar. This is Song Jian glanced at the three-headed demon and turned his head to look at the passenger plane in the distance. By now, the pilot must have also noticed the anomaly ahead and was trying to adjust the planes trajectory. It was quite clear that the planes flight path had already started to arc. I hope it can evade in time! Song Jian thought to himself. The Sword Qi Palm Imprint in the sky had already slammed down ruthlessly towards the three-headed demon. Song Jian had thought it would be too late to apply all the evolutions of the Sword Formation to the three-headed demon, but seeing that the plane had started to adjust its course from a considerable distance made him feel relieved. He then started to ponder how many stages of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formations various evolutions the three-headed demon could withstand! The Sword Qi Palm Imprint directly caused the three-headed demons vitality to wilt. At this level of skill, it was not something that could be dodged on a whim. With soul lock in place, all surrounding space magic was sealed, and unless one had the means to enter the Shattered Divine Realm like Song Jian, there was no way to completely avoid this strike. Otherwise, one could only rely on sheer physical resilience to take the hit. The abyssal demons physical constitution was formidable, and the bodies of many superior abyssal demons could even rival legendary-quality weapon materials. Their bodies were their most formidable weapons. Even a commanding-level boss facing the Sword Qi Palm Imprint would be driven to near death if not killed outright, yet after taking the hit squarely, the three-headed demon only coughed up blood and then continued to glare fiercely at Song Jian. The three-headed demon could feel that the space lock surrounding them had not ended and couldnt help but look up again. Once the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was deployed, they could only wait for its complete evolution before the space lock would disappear. In other words, once the Sword Formation began its evolution, unless one had the ability to shatter space, they would have to endure the attacks of the Sword Formation. After experiencing the damage from the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, the heads of the three-headed demon exchanged a look and revealed a hint of scorn in their eyes as they observed Song Jian. Reptile, such an attack cannot inflict significant harm on me. Once your skills end, your time of death will come! The middle skeleton head, with two clusters of purple-black flames flickering in its eye sockets, said to Song Jian with a direct stare. Song Jian frowned slightly, as he could also feel that the Sword Qi Palm Imprint had not inflicted as much damage on the three-headed demon as he had anticipated. The adversarys body is too hard. Even the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword would struggle to cleave through it Song Jian thought to himself, and just as he did, the Sword Qi Stone Tower began to rapidly condense into form. Feeling the might emanating from the Sword Qi Stone Tower above them, the goat head of the demons expression subtly changed, as if sensing something, a cautious look appeared in its eyes. Be careful, I can feel oppression on the soul level the goat head said softly. Boom~ The Sword Qi Stone Tower, laden with the traces of times ravages, descended upon the three-headed demon with an unstoppable might. Initially, it was thought to be similar to the previous Sword Qi Palm Imprint, but it was only when the Sword Qi Stone Tower drew close that the dragon and skeleton heads felt a trace of soul oppression. How is this possible the three-headed demon exclaimed in surprise. One should know that there were very few pieces of equipment and skills that could touch the soul, and its own Scythe of Death carried a sliver of soul damage, which was already an impressive soul weapon. Boom! The Sword Qi Stone Tower, having suppressed the three demons, didnt disappear as it had before, but instead remained firmly compressed upon them. Each of the seven layers of the tower began to radiate light, as the doors from the first to the seventh layer opened in succession, a strong suction burst forth from within, targeting the three demons who were struggling to withstand the weight of the Sword Qi Stone Tower. This, this is Horror finally appeared on the goat-headed demons face as it cried out, This is Soul-Devouring Aura, damn it, how could there be Soul-Devouring Aura here! sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Soul-Devouring Aura that surged out of the seven doors transformed into seven ropes, wrapping around the bodies of the three demons. They had to resist the suppression of the Sword Qi Stone Tower and the Soul-Devouring Aura; in an instant, the three demons found themselves in a tight spot, and one could vaguely see a semi-transparent wraith being pulled out of their bodies by the Soul-Devouring Aura. The seven strands of Soul-Devouring Aura each wrapped around the phantoms hands, feet, neck, and torso, forcefully pulling it out of the body. The three demons struggled fiercely, knowing that once their soul was extracted by the Soul-Devouring Aura, it would be immediately devoured completely, and their bodies, devoid of the soul, would be no more than empty husks, no matter how strong. Impossible, youll never The three demons struggled desperately, having only recently arrived in this new world. Although barren, it was a brand new world, devoid of any scent of divinityCa world that belonged to them alone! I will become the new deity of this world, the only deity, how could I possibly fall here The half-extracted soul of the three demons let out an angry roar, the three heads continuously biting at the seven chains binding their soul. Yet, these chains were like illusions, utterly untouchable! At that moment, the three demons suddenly spotted an airliner in the distance, and their eyes shone with a hint of cunning; Souls, full of vitality and life, human souls, come here, blend into my body, and you can achieve eternal life! The three demons shouted in the enticing language of the Abyss. To the average human, the language of the Abyss was like an inescapable bewitchment, even the slightest bit could plunge them into illusion. The airliner, which had already changed direction, eerily adjusted its course once again after the roar of the three demons and turned toward the direction of the battle between Song Jian and the three demons. In the cockpit of the large airliner, the two pilots had blank expressions on their faces, their bodies were stiff, as if they were walking corpses, mechanically controlling the plane, heading towards the three demons. In the face of such an eerie scene, none of the passengers or crew on the plane seemed to find anything odd, all sitting quietly in their seats as if nothing had happened. Watching the airliner turn back, Song Jians eyebrows knitted closely; the souls of ordinary humans were both delicacies and supplements for the demons of the Abyss. If the demon managed to devour the souls of an entire airliner of humans, he feared the Sword Qi Stone Tower might not be able to suppress it. I must prevent this Song Jian watched the oncoming airliner, his eyes flashing with a fierce determination. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1339 - Chapter 1339 Chapter 1341 Swallowing Chapter 1339: Chapter 1341: Swallowing Chapter 1339: Chapter 1341: Swallowing Song Jian raised the Sky-breaking Sword towards the passenger plane. With his current strength, all it would take was a gentle swing, and the fierce Sword Qi would slice the entire plane in half, sparing no one aboard. This was the simplest and quickest method to stop the three-headed demon from regaining its power. However, Song Jian hesitated for a full five seconds with the sword raised before he eventually let out a sigh and lowered the Sky-breaking Sword. Over a hundred lives Song Jian murmured to himself. In the gaming world, Song Jian could act without restraint, even attacking human characters with impunity. In his view, the human characters in the game were but NPCs, mere data. But now, in the real world, that was over a hundred living, breathing lives! This is the only way! Thinking this, Song Jian turned around, fixing his gaze on the three-headed demon struggling fiercely. At this moment, only one third of its soul overlapped with its body, with most of its soul already extracted by the Soul-Devouring Aura. But it was this remaining third that seemed to have fused with the body and couldnt be pulled out, which made the three-headed demon tempt the pilots on the passenger plane even more desperately, luring them to fly towards it. Die! Song Jian raised the Sky-breaking Sword and fiercely cleaved at the three-headed demon. A trace of Chaotic Sword Qi emerged from his dantian. After pausing briefly within, it surged through his meridians towards the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. Song Jian felt as if molten lava was flowing through his veins, a scorching pain tearing through his whole body in an instant. This sensation was as if his body was too fragile to withstand the Chaotic Sword Qi coursing within him. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Open the Heavens! A fierce look appeared on Song Jians face, he endured the pain and executed the move he had comprehended from the Chaos Sword Canon. An axe-like, sharp Sword Qi solidified in the air, emitting a low, wailing sound as it chopped towards the three-headed demon. The demons body stiffened as if it had been targeted by a natural predator. In the eyes of the goat head and the Giant Dragon head, one could see a hint of fear emerging, as if some terrible memory was slowly surfacing in their minds. Chaos the Giant Dragon head roared, its head desperately pulling to one side as if trying to escape from its body. The goat and skeleton heads both issued fearful screams, their expressions one of disbelief, even giving up resisting the Soul-Devouring Aura. This caused the previously fixed soul to be torn out by seven eighths in an instant, leaving only an arm and a leg merged with the body, while most of the soul had been pulled out. The Sword Qi Sky-Axe exuded a sense of desolation and vastness as though wielded by a giant, fiercely chopping towards the chaos. Such might, surely only gods and demons could withstand; mortals had no chance of resistance or counterattack in the face of this strike. It was a pity that Song Jian hadnt fully mastered the Chaos Sword Canon, and had only grasped a trace of the Chaotic Force. This axe strike, though a mere formality, lacked the essence of the Sky-Axe! Yet, this insubstantial blow, hardly even skin-deep, caused the three-headed demon to give up its resistance completely and endure the strike with its body. Crack~ The body, as tough as epic-grade materials, was split in two by the strike, even shattering the central skeleton head. The body cracked open from the top down to the abdomen, with the goat head on the left and the Giant Dragon head on the right teetering on their halved torsos. You are not even close to The goat head showed an expression of angry disbelief. Just then, seven chains of Soul-Devouring Aura condensed and with a fierce tug, finally pulled out the souls of the three demons from their bodies. No! A faint roar of anger and utter despair resonated through the air! The seven strands of Soul-Devouring Aura, sharp as blades, split the entire soul of the three demons into seven parts, each chain clutching a seventh of the soul and retracting back into the tower. The Sword Qi Stone Tower from the first to the seventh floor radiated brightly, beginning to devour and digest the souls of the three demonsCwhich for the Sword Qi Stone Tower were an unparalleled delicacy! Looking at the slowly vanishing Sword Qi Stone Tower in the sky, Song Jians mouth curled into a smile. He knew well that ever since the Thousand Swords Art had been elevated to level twelve, it had been difficult to upgrade further. Each level up consumed a vast amount of resources, too great even for Song Jian to bear. However, the fact that the Sword Qi Stone Tower could devour the souls of powerful monsters and enhance the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art significantly relieved the pressure on Song Jian to improve it. Yet, it was extremely rare for a boss to endure until the Thousand Swords Art evolved into the Sword Qi Stone Tower, and moreover, the Tower had to be fully utilized to subdue it. Such bosses were few and far between, so the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art had always hovered at one-third and couldnt increase! Now, the Sword Qi Stone Tower had finally consumed enough souls, and the power of these souls necessitated the use of all seven layers of the tower. One could imagine that once the Sword Qi Stone Tower finished devouring and digesting, the Thousand Swords Art would at least rise by one level, and it might even jump several levels. Song Jian was filled with anticipation. In the cockpit of a distant airliner, two pilots, as if waking from a dream, violently shook their heads, experiencing a brief lapse in memory. Air China T678, Air China T678, you have deviated from the flight path, you have strayed from the course, please return to the correct air route as soon as possible An urgent voice echoed from the communicator. What, what happened to me? The pilot glanced at the instrument panel, surprised to find that he had unknowingly disengaged the autopilot and reverted to manual control. Under normal circumstances, the aircraft would switch to autopilot mode after climbing to this altitude. The pilot hurried into action, performing a series of maneuvers to bring the aircraft back on course. After finding a random excuse to explain the situation to the control tower, he felt an overwhelming exhaustion wash over him. Whats going on? Its like I havent rested for a day and a night, so tired~ The pilot couldnt help but yawn. Brother Wang, what just happened? I cant remember anything at all! A young man sitting in the co-pilots seat, his face haggard and eyes bloodshot, inquired. The pilot turned his head to look at him, his eyes also filled with bewilderment. All the passengers on the plane appeared exhausted, and their memories also contained a short blank. This turned the flight into a tale of a paranormal event that spread far and wide. What they didnt know was that they had been a step away from the Death God. At that moment, Song Jian, carrying the corpses of the three demons, had descended to the sea surface. These were genuine demon corpses, which, if not handled properly, could cause tremendous pollution. Just as Song Jian was worrying over the corpse, which was no less valuable than that of an epic creature, he suddenly noticed that the entire body of the three-headed demon began to disintegrate on its own. In no time at all, the demon corpse had vanished, replaced by a treasure chest about a meter square that appeared before Song Jian. Is this, is this a treasure chest? Song Jian stared dumbfounded, rubbing his eyes vigorously and couldnt help exclaiming, This is the real world, how could there be a treasure chest here, am I hallucinating Chapter 1340 - Chapter 1340 Chapter 1342 Branding the Breath Chapter 1340: Chapter 1342: Branding the Breath Chapter 1340: Chapter 1342: Branding the Breath The treasure chest appeared translucent, emanating an illusory, surreal feeling as if it were some kind of projection. Song Jian reached out to touch it, but his hand grasped at thin air. This is Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. It was somewhat understandable for the three-headed demons to appear in the real world, but the appearance of a chest that shouldnt exist in reality, which then seemed not to be real but an illusionary projection in the real world, was something Song Jian had never encountered before. Just as Song Jian was at a loss, streams of milky white qi began to materialize around him, continuously flowing towards the illusory chest, seeping into it bit by bit, merging with the chest. In just a short while, the originally illusory treasure chest gradually became solid, and on top of the chest, a sixty-second countdown timer appeared. This is Destiny! A realization dawned in Song Jians heart, as if a thought had suddenly drilled into his mind. No one told him what this was, but Song Jian just knew. The Destiny Treasure Chest, this is the worlds power of the real world, projecting the game worlds treasure chest into reality as a reward for my killing of the three-headed demon! A smile couldnt help but appear on Song Jians lips. As the milky white Destiny seeped into the chest, revealing it, a small portion of the Destiny remained unused. This extra Destiny swirled in place for a moment before suddenly flying towards Song Jian, pouring into his body. Song Jian felt a cool stream of air flow through his entire body, giving him a sense of revitalization, and his condition instantly returned to its peak. Song Jian knew this was a gift from this world; after condensing the chest, it had also added a slight increase to his Destiny. Although this small amount of Destiny didnt cause a qualitative change, it could slightly improve Song Jians luck in the real world. As the cool sensation slowly dissipated, Song Jians gaze fell upon the huge treasure chest before him. He had never encountered such a large chest, even in the game world. I must be the first to open a treasure chest in the real world! Song Jian thought to himself with a laugh. He reached out towards the chest, and to his surprise, the moment he touched it, the chest automatically opened. Before Song Jian could even reach in to grab anything, a dozen items flew out of the chest on their own, hovering to his left and right. What a jackpot! Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Among these items were not only the Scythe of Death used by the three-headed demon but also a variety of body materials, the Evil Dragon Skull, goat skulls, and Skeleton SkullsCthese were the most quintessential parts of the demons body. What a bountiful harvest, Ive struck it rich! Song Jian laughed heartily. The Scythe of Death alone was already a legendary-quality weapon, and the three body parts, the skulls, were also legendary-quality materials, equivalent to four legendary-quality items dropping at once. If it werent for the real worlds Destiny boost, such drop rates would be very hard to come by even in the game world. However, storing these items became a problem. Because the inventory slots in the real world were sealed, most of the slots couldnt be used. But Song Jian had used several Inventory Slot Upgrade Gems to increase the single slot that could be used in the real world to more than a dozen. Even so, there were too many items to fit into the inventory slots. The equipment and these body materials must be placed in the bag column; otherwise, it wouldnt be good if someone saw them. The other miscellaneous items, though, can be carried with me Song Jian muttered to himself, just as his gaze suddenly fell on an inconspicuous item. Why does this thing look so familiar? Song Jian picked up the fist-sized, oval object and started to examine it closely. This, this looks a bit like the Seed of Life? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. He quickly reopened his bag column and took out the Seed of Life that had been parasitized by the Abyssal Magic Vine from a slot that was gleaming with a golden light. Holding both items in his hands, he began to compare them. The shape, color, almost identical, only that the one dropped by the three-headed demon has some golden and green patterns on its surface, and its a bit heavier Song Jian mused. Whats more important is that this one, the one that dropped, contains a stronger life force, almost more than twice that of the other! Invading the real world, the three-headed demon must have been planning this for a long time. Granite was also deliberately lured by it. It parasitized his spirit through a special method, avoiding the games detection Could this Seed of Life be what it planned to use to plant a new Life Tree in the real world? An idea suddenly flashed in Song Jians mind, and he couldnt help but exclaim in amazement, Its ambition is so greatCit actually wants to plant a Life Tree in the real world? Upon this thought, a similar idea uncontrollably surfaced in Song Jians mind. A mysterious expression appeared on his face: Can I also plant my own Life Tree in the real world? After all, in the game, the Life Tree has been around for who knows how many years, and it was no longer possible for another Life Tree to exist. But in the real world, where there has never been a Life Tree, theoretically, it might be possible to successfully plant one! Thinking this, Song Jian, holding the two Seeds of Life, felt something named ambition begin to take root, sprout, and grow vigorously in his heart. Looking at the two Seeds of Life, Song Jian took a deep breath. In one world, only one Life Tree could be planted. Hesitating for a moment, he put away the Seed of Life that had been parasitized by the Abyssal Magic Vine and only held the newly acquired one in his hand. After all, this one looked better, contained more life force, and was more likely to take root and thrive! It seemed as if the sky, which had been clear before, sensed what Song Jian was about to do. Out of nowhere, a large swath of purple clouds drifted over, flashing with rainbow-like, colorful radiance as though the heavens and earth were filled with anticipation for the planting of the Life Tree. Song Jian held the Seed of Life, first needing to brand it with his own mark; otherwise, the Life Tree that grew from it would not truly belong to him. In the game, branding was very simple with the systems assistance, but this was the real world. Even going through the exact same steps here was much more difficult. Moreover, while branding, Song Jian faintly felt a resistance emanating from the Seed of Life, causing him to fail several times in his attempts to brand it. Song Jian looked somewhat speechlessly at the Seed of Life in his hand. If he couldnt brand it with his own essence, even if he grew the Life Tree, he wouldnt benefit from it. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking this, Song Jian sighed and could only open his bag column again and take out the other, slightly damaged Seed of Life to start the branding process. Chapter 1341 - Chapter 1341 Chapter 1343 Tree of Life Chapter 1341: Chapter 1343: Tree of Life Chapter 1341: Chapter 1343: Tree of Life This time, Song Jian was very successful in branding his own breath, almost comparable to branding in the game. After all, in the game, such an operation is a basic one, and any player could easily complete it with the help of the game system. Of course, this method of branding could only be applied to objects without self-awareness; otherwise, one would have to establish a connection using the Contract Scroll purchased in the game, and the cost would significantly increase. The Seed of Life obtained from the Abyssal Magic Vine still had vitality, but after all, it was nearly successfully seeded by the Abyssal Magic Vine, which was equivalent to having suffered severe damage. Compared to the Seed of Life obtained from the three-headed demons, it was naturally lacking, and the resources needed to nurture it had to be increased by multiples. Once Song Jian finished branding his breath, he immediately felt as if this Seed of Life was another Sword Shadow Clone of his own. At the same time, he sensed an extremely weak emotion from this seed. As time passed, the vitality of the seed continued to ebb away. If left unattended as before, it wouldnt be long before the seed would die completely. He hadnt been able to feel this before branding his breath. Thinking of this, Song Jian immediately threw the Seed of Life in his hand into the sea. The moment the seed left Song Jians palm, the purple cloud formation in the sky, which had been unchanging, suddenly surged, forming a massive vortex that rushed towards the Seed of Life and enveloped it entirely. From Song Jians perspective, it appeared as if the purple gases rapidly condensed and compressed to form a light purple semi-transparent barrier around the seed. As the seed sank to the ocean floor, Song Jian could barely sense its existence through the branded breath. He could feel that the seed had attracted the attention of many marine creatures. Although there was no change on the oceans surface, dozens of meters below, countless fish were swiftly swimming towards the seed. Furthermore, he sensed that larger creatures like whales and sharks in the distance were quickly approaching, seemingly attracted by the Seed of Life. At this point, the Seed of Life had sunk over a hundred meters into the deep sea. A gigantic sea turtle, over ten meters in size, had approached the seed, emitting a faint purple glow. Such a massive turtle was rare in the human world and could only exist in the vast ocean. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This sea turtle, whose age was unknown, had eyes that revealed a wisdom-like expression. It swiftly paddled its limbs and bit the Seed of Life in its mouth. Click~ A crisp cracking sound resonated as streaks of blood flowed from the turtles mouth. The turtle had intended to crush the seed, but the light purple shell of the seed turned out to be much harder than the turtle had expected, shattering its teeth instantly. At the same time, the light purple shell around the Seed of Life released a strong, electric-like attack, causing the turtle to not only suffer from broken teeth but also receive serious injuries. The seed continued to fall towards the sea floor, and its encounter with the turtle was witnessed by the surrounding fish, which did not retreat and still charged towards the seed. In no time, the Seed of Life had sparked a brutal battle at the bottom of the sea, with countless ancient marine creatures dying in large numbers. However, this battle took place deep below the surface, over a hundred meters down, and it didnt cause a single ripple above. By now, the Seed of Life had moved beyond Song Jians perceptive range, and he could only vaguely sense its location through the branded breath on the seed. Soon, the Seed of Life landed on the ocean bed, and the light purple barrier shell transformed upon contact with the seafloor, becoming more pointed at the bottom and round on top, much like a cone, continuously drilling into the seabed, burying the Seed of Life deeper and deeper as it burrowed. Song Jian floated in midair, looking in the direction where the Seed of Life had fallen, waiting for a change, but after more than half an hour, there was no change in the ocean. Just as Song Jian began to feel puzzled, suddenly a sound akin to static from a poor signal connection buzzed in his ears. Zzzt zzzt~zzz~zzz zzzt~ Before Song Jians eyes, a translucent screen suddenly appeared, the screen was full of snowflakes and also flashed with some constantly twisting lines. This, this is the game system Song Jians eyes bulged and his mouth hung open, suddenly feeling as if he was still in the game, and that everything he had experienced in the real world had been an illusion. How, how is this possible, how is it possible for a game system to appear in the real world? Song Jians mind went blank, and he was completely dumbfounded. Just then, a rumbling roar came from the ocean, and the previously calm sea surface began to surge, as if something was growing rapidly upward, pushing and squeezing the seawater upward continuously. In no time at all, a large tree with a diameter of over thirty meters broke through the surface of the water, growing straight upwards, and its growth rate accelerated rapidly, rising at a speed of three to four meters per second. In just a short while, with Song Jians eyesight, he could no longer see the top of the tree. As the tree grew taller, its diameter also underwent an astonishing change, from the original thirty or so meters in diameter, it grew thicker and thicker, finally reaching a diameter of around one hundred meters. Song Jian appeared utterly minute before it, like a speck of dust. Is this the Tree of Life? Song Jians face was full of astonishment. If it had not been for the familiar aura on the tree, Song Jian would not have dared to believe that he had truly planted a Tree of Life in the real world. Song Jian couldnt help but draw closer, reaching out and slowly touching the trunk of the Tree of Life, only to be met with a surprise; Why, why cant I touch it, as if its just an illusion? Song Jian frowned slightly and couldnt help but press down harder, only for his palm to pass straight through it, feeling no resistance at all. Its really just an illusion A hint of disappointment appeared on Song Jians face. Its hard to say how much time passed, but the towering tree before him, indeed, like an illusion, gradually vanished from sight as if it had never been there. Only the branded aura told Song Jian that the Tree of Life had not disappeared but was located where he had thrown the seed down before. At that moment, a series of system notifications suddenly appeared before Song Jians eyes, exactly like those in the game. Staring at the system notifications cascading down like a waterfall, a ecstatic expression finally surfaced on Song Jians face. Chapter 1342 - Chapter 1342 Chapter 1344 Unlocking the Equipment Slot Chapter 1342: Chapter 1344: Unlocking the Equipment Slot Chapter 1342: Chapter 1344: Unlocking the Equipment Slot Familiar system notification messages cascaded before Song Jians eyes like a waterfall, making him feel as though he had re-entered a game. System: You are preparing to plant the Seed of Life in the real world. The Worlds Will senses your goodwill and sends down a Kismet Cloud. You are touched by the Kismet Cloud in the real world, improving your destiny. Destiny Points +1; System: You begin planting the Seed of Life. The Worlds Will senses your goodwill, and you receive Destiny Points +1; System: The Seed of Life is coveted by marine creatures in the real world. Please protect it. Protection successful, you receive Destiny Points +1; System: The Seed of Life is coveted by marine creatures in the real world. Please protect it. Protection successful, you receive Destiny Points +1; System: The Seed of Life has begun to take root and sprout. The world grade of the real world is promoted. You are rewarded by the Worlds Will with Destiny Points +10; System: The Seed of Life has started growing. The world grade of the real world is promoted. You are rewarded by the Worlds Will with Destiny Points +10; System: The Tree of Life has begun to grow, starting to absorb void energy. The world grade of the real world has met the requirements for promotion. The world grade of the real world is promoted! The spiritual energy of heaven and earth revives, the power limit barriers of all creatures within are broken, the strength level cap is raised to level 40. The worlds protective barrier shows signs of loosening, and you are rewarded by the Worlds Will with a 10-point increase in all attributes; System: The Tree of Life has completed its initial growth, escaping into the void, beginning to absorb void energy. The world grade of the real world is promoted! The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is increased, the strength level cap of all creatures within is raised to level 50, the worlds protective barrier shows signs of loosening, and you are rewarded by the Worlds Will. You begin to integrate with the game world, and integration is complete! In the real world, you will also receive assistance from the game system! Note: This reward attribute is unique! Song Jian looked at the series of system notification messages with mixed feelings. Planting the Seed of Life seems to be of great benefit to Earth, or else it would not have captured the attention of the Worlds Will, even sending down destiny directly. The majority of the Kismet Clouds served to ensure the smooth growth of the Seed of Life. Song Jian only shared a small part of it, especially during the early planting and protection phase of the Seed of Life. Song Jian had done practically nothing, relying entirely on the protection of the Kismet Cloud. Yet, even so, he still received some Destiny Points every time he fended off a marine creature. All in all, Song Jians Destiny Points had exceeded a hundred, which could mean that he was one of the luckiest people on Earth, the kind who could win the jackpot with any lottery ticket Earth also reaped great benefits from the Tree of Life. Originally, Earth was a low-grade planet scarce in spiritual energy, where overly powerful creatures couldnt possibly exist. However, as the Tree of Life grew on Earth, the planets spiritual energy also began to revive because of the Tree, raising the level cap of living beings, with the strongest now being able to reach the second tier of combat power. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, as the Tree of Life continues to grow, Earth will gain even more benefits. And as the planter and owner, Song Jians future gains are undoubtedly even greater, which is an indisputable fact. Now, the most notable benefit that Song Jian had received was the completion of the linkage between the real world and the game world, and as a reward for cultivating the Seed of Life, Song Jian had also become the only player on Earth who could receive assistance from the game system. Thinking of this, Song Jian couldnt help but open his inventory to check it out. Before, only those slots with golden borders were usable, but now the seals on the entire inventory had been lifted. At the same time, the equipment slot seals were also displaying a countdown. It looked like after some more time passed, all of Song Jians equipment could be used in the real world as well. This was undoubtedly good news for Song Jian. His strength having reached its peak, Song Jian could now disregard most of the weapons in the real world. Ordinary firearms would probably not even penetrate the defense of his equipment. What a pity that the Shattered Divine Realm still cant be opened. Otherwise, even the power of nuclear weapons in the real world could be ignored! Song Jian tried to connect to the Shattered Divine Realm but still couldnt link up, inevitably feeling some regret in his heart. To Song Jian, the most dangerous aspect of nuclear weapons was the initial explosion and shockwave. As long as he could avoid the most damaging first strike, the subsequent radiation damage and residual effects posed no threat to his life, given that his constitution had surpassed three hundred points and that he could briefly stay in lava. Song Jian sensed the state of the Seed of Life and discovered that it had entered a state similar to hibernation, where its consumption was minimal. Although Earths spiritual energy had been revived, relying on the current spiritual energy in the world to nourish the growth of the Seed of Life was still somewhat unlikely, so the Seed of Life could only enter a state of hibernation. Cultivating a Seed of Life would strain even a deity. Im currently only at the peak of second tier Combat Power and havent even reached the Legendary Realm. Trying to cultivate the Seed of Life is truly overestimating my abilities! Song Jian thought to himself. This also firmed his resolve to hasten the pace of the third tier Combat Power assessment and to level up swiftly, aiming to enter the Legendary Realm as soon as possible. You see, once Song Jian had passed the third tier Combat Power assessment, he could rapidly increase his level with liquid Purple Crystal. The threshold of reaching level one hundred and twenty and entering the Legendary Realm was quite achievable. Should fifty kilograms of liquid Purple Crystal ensure my advancement to level one hundred and twenty? Song Jian glanced at his inventory and mused to himself. At the same time, Song Jians eyes fell upon the Seed of Life that had dropped from the triple-headed demon. Since he had already left his mark on one Seed of Life, this Seed of Life with even greater vitality was of no use to him anymore. It would be more worthwhile to refine it into a potion to enhance his innate abilities. After some rest and reorganization, Song Jian intended to return to Huaxia. By the time he set foot on the land of Huaxia, the seals on his equipment slots should be completely unlocked. By then, with his strength, he need no longer fear the machinery of the nation. Just as Song Jian was preparing to leave, he suddenly saw a cruise ship in the distance slowly heading in his direction. In the vast and boundless sea, even with intentional searching, finding a cruise ship would require tremendous luck. Yet, as soon as Song Jian had the thought of returning to Huaxia, a cruise ship appeared in his vision, and Song Jian was certain that the cruise ships final destination would definitely be Huaxia. When the time is right, the whole universe conspires in your favor. Unwilling heroes have their own fate! At this moment, Song Jian also tasted some of the benefits of being the Child of Destiny of the Earth. With a slight smile, Song Jian flew towards the cruise ship with the Sword Flight Art. PS: Thank you to Exploding Potato Dipped in Ketchup for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1343 - Chapter 1343 Chapter 1345 Magic City Chapter 1343: Chapter 1345 Magic City Chapter 1343: Chapter 1345 Magic City The cruise ship slowly entered the port of Magic City, and at that time, Song Jians equipment slot was fully unlocked, with his strength reaching the peak status in the game. The equipment on him was in stealth mode, not revealing itself under normal circumstances, only emerging on the surface of his body when he was in full combat. With his current strength, he posed no threat in the real world, even against established armies. The vast disparity in power rendered numbers useless. Having used the Abyss Concealment Skill, Song Jian silently disappeared from the port, blending into the sea of people as he entered the bustling Magic City. Magic Citys Fangbin Middle Road. Wandering casually like a tourist, Song Jian, with a backpack on his shoulder, strolled down the slightly shabby street. Both sides of this street were lined with shops that looked somewhat old, their concrete fronts marred by wear and tear, some with evident patches of repair. Even the signboards of these shops, most already faded, quivered in the wind, creaking eerily. Song Jian stepped into a shop with a sign that read Warmhearted Intermediary and looked around. The small room, only a bit over thirty square meters, was plastered with promotional flyers, ranging from new real estate openings, secondhand housing transactions, job recruitment, to even a pink flyer for a City God Temple day tour for single men and women. Young man, what can I do for you? A middle-aged man with a center-parted hairdo, wearing round gold-rimmed glasses, slick-looking and exuding an air of shrewdness, approached with a smile. You sure offer a broad range of services here! Song Jian said with a smile, pointing at the surrounding promotional posters. Well, of course, our Warmhearted Intermediarys service motto is to always stand in our clients shoes, serve our customers, their demands are our commands As he spoke, the middle-aged man walked over and, smiling, handed Song Jian a business card, Is this your first time in Magic City? Are you here looking for a job? While speaking, the middle-aged man sized up Song Jian, trying to gauge his purpose for the visit. I want to rent a place, not too big, but it must be comfortable, and I also need to hire a hourly worker for cooking and cleaning Song Jian said with a smile, taking the business card and glancing at it before continuing, I have to travel frequently and when Im not home, I need someone to take good care of the place. Given Song Jians current financial strength, purchasing a villa in Magic City might be a stretch, but buying a regular apartment was certainly feasible. However, he couldnt guarantee that he would stay here for long, so renting was the best choice. The business card bore the name Wang Chaoyang in bold letters, with no title following the name, just several lines of contact information beneath. The back of the card, however, was fully filled with the intermediarys list of services. Song Jian noticed that Warmhearted Intermediarys scope of services was even wider than what he had seen in the room, extending to housekeeping, locksmith services, drain unclogging, errands, parcel collection, among a series of other services. It could be said that this small card covered all aspects of residential living, the kind that one would keep carefully, even if not immediately needed, just in case. Wang Chaoyangs eyes lit up upon hearing Song Jians requests, and he thought to himself, A big client, indeed! His attitude became even more enthusiastic. Come on over, sir, we have quite a few neighborhoods around here, in various districts. First, lets look at some pictures Eagerly, Wang Chaoyang led Song Jian to the coffee table, served him a cup of hot tea, and then pulled out a thick album. He flipped it open and started pointing to pictures inside while explaining the related locations, apartment sizes, and other details. After spending over an hour, Song Jian arranged everything and paid a years rent. Under Wang Chaoyangs direction, he finally settled in a neighborhood less than five hundred meters away from City God Temple Square. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Song Jian made the payment, an earsplitting alarm suddenly sounded in a high-rise building in the capital, in a certain room. A staff member on duty perked up and rushed to the computer monitor. After glancing at the information displayed, a hint of joy appeared on their face. They snatched up the phone on the desk and immediately began to report. Leader, the bank card that had been under surveillance just made a transaction of fifty thousand three hundred yuan one minute ago. The location is in Magic City Since the new nanny wouldnt start work until tomorrow, Song Jian could only order takeout to fill his stomach. Afterward, he stood by the window, overlooking the entire city. Song Jians rented room was on the twenty-seventh floor. Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, he had a panoramic view of the entire City God Temple square. It was getting dark, but the City God Temple was brightly lit and bustling with activity, which piqued Song Jians interest in visiting. In the gaming world, Song Jian was almost always in combat, even within the City of Hope where he was constantly dealing with city affairs, leaving him little time for the sort of leisure he now had in the real world. This left Song Jian feeling somewhat helpless. Ordinary people play games for relaxation and entertainment, but his gaming was filled with daily life and death struggles; a single slip could cost him his life. However, given another chance to choose, Song Jian would likely still enter that strange gaming world without any hesitation. Is it really just a game? A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians lips as he shook his head slightly, preparing to leave the house and wander around the City God Temple. Just as he reached the door, Song Jian suddenly stopped, sighed softly, and stood waiting quietly in front of the door. A few seconds later, the doorbell rang. Song Jian opened the door promptly, looking calmly at the casually dressed man and woman waiting outside. Although they both wore civilian clothes, they exuded the distinctive presence of military personnel. City Lord Song, we meet again! said the man, appearing to be in his thirties, with a slight smile to Song Jian. Song Jian was startled and a look of confusion crossed his face as he stared intently at the man. After looking for a long time, Song Jian did feel a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen him in the game, but he couldnt remember exactly where. Seeing Song Jians expression, the man immediately felt awkward. He glanced at the woman beside him and noted that she maintained a faint smile with no change in her demeanor, making it impossible to discern what she was thinking just by looking at her face. The man fixed his gaze on Song Jian and added, My name is Guo Zhijun, belonging to the Fire Phoenix Corps. Seeing Song Jians continued puzzled look, the man sighed internally and finally said helplessly, During the Abyss invasion storyline, while defending the City of Hope, we met once at the City Lord Mansion. Im now the deputy commander of the Firewind Legion, exclusively under the command of Legion Commander Luo Tianyu! Upon hearing Luo Tianyus name, realization dawned on Song Jians face. The man must have been a member of the City of Hope Alliance and to have climbed to the rank of deputy commander meant he was already quite high up in the management hierarchy. A smile appeared on Song Jians face as he reached out and shook hands with Guo Zhijun. Though it was slightly awkward, the previously faintly confrontational atmosphere had completely dissipated. Please come in and have a seat; we can discuss whatever matters you have at leisure, Song Jian said with a smile. PS: Thanks to Tired Uncle for the 1000 QiDian coins reward~ Chapter 1344 - Chapter 1344 Chapter 1346 One Man Becomes a Nation Chapter 1344: Chapter 1346: One Man Becomes a Nation Chapter 1344: Chapter 1346: One Man Becomes a Nation Song Jians management of the City of Hope was totally laissez-faire; almost all specific tasks were handled by Wang Qi, and even within the entire leadership team, Song Jian only recognized the initial few members. As the deputy leader of a legion, Guo Zhijun was considered a senior manager in the City of Hope. He originally thought that even if Song Jian was not familiar with him, he should still be aware of him. But unexpectedly, the latter had completely no impression of him at all, which made him feel quite embarrassed, especially in front of a female colleague, where he lost face. I originally thought that the rumor about the lord practically not managing the citys affairs was just hearsay; who would have thought Guo Zhijun shook his head with a wry smile. If any chairman in the real world dared to do this, they would be ousted by their subordinates in a minute, and it would be a sign of conscience on their part if the company didnt go bankrupt, let alone develop. Lets sit down and talk. Are you from the country? Song Jian smiled, then sat down on the sofa with the two of them. He did not intend to discuss the management of the City of Hope with the other party. Although Wang Qi seemed to be the administrator of the City of Hope, without the City Lord seal, he was merely a role akin to an executive director. In fact, Song Jian was aware of all the affairs of the City of Hope through the City Lord seal. However, due to the start of the Abyss invasion storyline, many people were pessimistic about the City of Hope, and even the management experienced major changes. Otherwise, someone like Guo Zhijun, who joined later, couldnt possibly have climbed to the deputy leader position in such a short period of time. Yes! When it came to official business, Guo Zhijun became serious and said, This is my colleague Song Meiyun. We are currently part of the Special Affairs Investigation Department, mainly responsible for player-related matters What is your purpose for coming this time? Song Jian interrupted Guo Zhijuns words, asking. Were here to represent the country, to invite Lord Song to establish an organization similar to the City of Hope in the real world Guo Zhijun didnt show any anomaly to being interrupted by Song Jian; instead, he directly answered Song Jians question. You want to gather the people from the City of Hope in the real world? Song Jians eyes lit up as he fell into thought. Such a task was best done by him, the lord. Even though Song Jian rarely appeared in the City of Hope, his influence there was undoubted. If he agreed, with the nations support, it would be easy to gather the force of the City of Hope in the real world. However, what benefit would there be for me in doing this? Song Jian pondered inwardly. If he truly gathered all the players from the City of Hope, it would be an immense force, a major affair for the entire nation. But for Song Jian himself, it wasnt certain that he could benefit much from it. You must understand that even in the game, Song Jian left the citys day-to-day tasks to Wang Qi. With the presence of the City Lord seal, Song Jian was not worried about being sidelined. However, in the real world, if he really founded an organization similar to the City of Hope, Song Jian had no confidence he wouldnt be marginalized. Moreover, once the nation got involved, it was very likely they would simply use Song Jians influence to succeed, and after that, Song Jian would just become a dispensable character. After a moment of contemplation, Song Jian shook his head and said, Sorry, Im not interested in this matter, but if you wish to proceed with it, I wont oppose! Song Jian decided to take an attitude of neither support nor opposition to such matters. There were many players in the City of Hope, and it was unrealistic to expect every player to comply with his every decision. Seeing Song Jians refusal, clear disappointment appeared in Guo Zhijuns eyes. He knew that without Song Jians influence, it was probably impossible to gather even a tenth of the players from the City of Hope. They had tried this before to poor effect. Mr. Song, after all, you are still a citizen of Huaxia. Is it so hard to do something for your country? Next to him, Song Meiyun spoke with a displeased expression, You have to understand Song Jians eyes narrowed as he stared at Song Meiyun, and suddenly, a massive pressure made her body stiffen, like a frog being stared down by a venomous snake, unable to speak, her face filled with terror. I think, first and foremost, you should change your attitude toward me! Song Jian snorted coldly, Perhaps in your eyes, Im just a slightly more powerful player, or say, just an ordinary person with some powerful abilities, but As he spoke, Song Jian stood up, and with a thought, his armorC the Primordial Ant Ancestor SuitC materialized on his body, and at the same time, behind him, four pairs of wings slowly unfolded. The Wings of Heaven exuded a terrifying might that no ordinary person would dare face. At this moment, Song Meiyun felt an urge to kneel down and worship him immediately. Fortunately, Song Meiyun was sitting on the sofa. If she had been standing, she probably would have kneeled by now, which would not only have embarrassed her but would have also greatly damaged the face of the country she represented. How is this possible Guo Zhijuns face was full of shock as he looked upon Song Jian, who seemed like a deity. He knew that with a full set of equipment, Song Jians strength had reached its peak. Such a being could ignore even the threat of nuclear bombs, and perhaps only those gods of legend could compare with him! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, Guo Zhijun had witnessed Song Jian annihilating over a hundred players with a single sword strike, otherwise, he would not show such respect to Song Jian. Alright, you can go back now! Song Jian said, while slowly retracting the glow of his equipment, and the Wings of Heaven also slowly vanished as if everything had been an illusion. But the lingering aura in the air made the two of them realize that what had transpired was indeed real. City Lord, has your equipment slot been unlocked? Guo Zhijun asked with a surprised look, Does that mean ours will be unlocked soon? For players, equipment comprises a significant portion of their strength, and as players level up, equipment will count for an increasingly greater share of that strength. Once players are able to unlock their equipment slots in the real world, their power would soar, and the higher the players level, the greater the increase in strength, potentially reaching a jaw-dropping level. By then, it would be an impossible task for countries to control these players, and the whole world would undergo a massive change! Song Jian gave a slight smile and shook his head, Im sorry, this was a reward from a hidden task I completed. For now, Im probably the only one! Guo Zhijuns face immediately showed a disheartened expression. Those who had wielded great power found it hard to return to an ordinary life. As the deputy commander of the Firewind Legion, Guo Zhijuns own strength was impressive, much stronger than that of the average player. But without the boost from his equipment in the real world, his strength was very close to an ordinary players. Some players with lower levels than Guo Zhijun had even stronger combat power because they had purchased some blue and green equipment that could be brought out of the game, which was something he found difficult to accept. We, we must report this to the higher authorities immediately Song Meiyun stuttered, wishing to leave this place right away as if she had inadvertently stumbled into a dragons den or a tigers lair. City Lord, then we shall take our leave first! Guo Zhijun stood up and said. Song Jian nodded and made a please gesture with his hand, watching the two leave and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. One man, a nation! Song Jian murmured softly. Thank you to the reader Author, Please Update Soon for the 1200 Qidian coins~~awkward! Chapter 1345 - Chapter 1345 Chapter 1347 Third-Order Combat Power Assessment Chapter 1345: Chapter 1347: Third-Order Combat Power Assessment Chapter 1345: Chapter 1347: Third-Order Combat Power Assessment With Song Jians current strength in the real world, he could be described as a one-man nation. His personal might was no less than that of a nuclear weapon, and in some ways, his power even surpassed that. Guo Zhijun clearly understood this as well and left promptly. Song Jian stood by the window and could distinctly feel the many watching eyes around him, from the streets, the building across, even from the rooftop of the building he was in. This made Song Jian feel quite uncomfortable. Hmph! Song Jian snorted coldly, the sound booming like thunder in the ears of all those who had been watching him, causing them to cover their ears and cry out in pain. With a mere thought, all the surveillance equipment exploded into thin air, and only then did the uncomfortable sensation of being watched disappear. Before, Song Jian would not have dared to do this, as it would have been considered a provocation of national authority. But now, after revealing his strength, he saw their failure to remove those monitors as an affront to him. In the following days, Song Jian enjoyed some rare downtime, and Guo Zhijun had not made contact with him again. The nation was probably assessing Song Jians power, weighing how to approach negotiations with him. A few days later, players around the world simultaneously received a notification on their phones that the game update was complete and they could enter. For Song Jian, this notification appeared directly on his retina, just as in-game prompts would. Seeing that the game was accessible, Song Jian inexplicably felt a sense of relief, as if the game world was his main world and the real world was just a place to relax and unwind. With a faint smile, Song Jians figure slowly vanished from the room. Back in the game world, Song Jian took a deep breath and showed a hint of a smile, thinking to himself, This is where my main world should be! The first thing Song Jian did upon returning to the game world was to take out the newly obtained Seed of Life and begin imprinting his own essence into it. In the game, such an operation was simple, successful on the first attempt. The primitive consciousness within the Seed of Life was no match against the game system. Although he had succeeded in branding it with his life force, planting another Tree of Life was no longer possible, either in the game world or the real one. The Seed of Life could now only serve as a component in concocting potions to enhance ones talents. At this thought, Song Jian suddenly remembered the Abyssal Magic Vine undergoing transformation in the Shattered Divine Realm and wondered how much progress had been made after all this time. With a thought, Song Jian appeared in the Divine Country. There, he saw Nova planting trees on the edge of the forest from earlier. That does suit her treant identity, Song Jian mused to himself. He then looked towards the only lavish structure within the Divine Country, the Sacred Spirit Temple. Suspended above the temple was a vine about one meter long and as thick as an arm. The originally purple-black vine was slowly being infused with countless golden specks. Two thirds of the Abyssal Magic Vine had already turned gold. It looks like it will take some more time to be fully imbued with sacred spirit, Song Jian thought to himself. After glancing one last time at Nova, who was busy at work, Song Jians figure gradually faded away within the Divine Country. Nova, who had been waiting for Song Jian to initiate a conversation, suddenly went stiff after Song Jian left, feeling like all her efforts were as ineffective as casting amorous glances at a blind man. With annoyance, she threw the wooden scoop she was using to ladle water onto the ground and stared at the spot where Song Jian was standing, her eyes brimming with murderous intent. After leaving the Divine Country, Song Jian didnt return to the City of Hope right away but flew towards the Combat Power Assessment Temple instead. He had already reached the Peak of Second-tier Combat Power, and only by breaking through to third tier would his level continue to advance. Inside the Combat Power Assessment Temple, there were still many people, most of whom were NPCs. Most players hadnt logged into the game at this time. With no restrictions, many people chose to spend more time in the real world, to relax properly. The portal for the third tier combat power assessment was framed with a pale gold border, and only a few people were waiting in front of it. As Song Jian approached, the faces of the people around the portal instantly lit up with a hint of joy. Weve finally waited for the last person. Ive been waiting for three days already Three days? Thats nothing. I heard that a noble from the City of Sin had such bad luck that he waited for over three months without gathering enough people. In frustration, he gave up on the assessment, and now he has to wait another three months before he can reapply Song Jian was startled. It seemed that these people were here for the third tier combat power assessment, and the assessment apparently required a minimum number of participants. A Gods Chosen, is it actually a Gods Chosen going through the third tier combat power assessment? A burly Beastman warrior, staring at Song Jian, revealed a look of surprise and exclaimed aloud. A Gods Chosen, youre joking, right? Its only been two years since the Gods Chosen appeared; how could anyone be ready for a third tier combat power assessment? One of them was incredulous, scrutinizing Song Jian doubtfully. It really is a Gods Chosen, my goodness, this world is becoming more and more incomprehensible. A Gods Chosen is indeed someone blessed by the gods; in just two years, hes caught up with thirty years of my efforts While the crowd was buzzing with discussion, a middle-aged man, who looked to be in his thirties, stepped forward and said to Song Jian, Young Gods Chosen, my name is Teer. To reach the Peak of Second-tier Combat Power in such a short span of time, even among Gods Chosen, you must be one of the elites! I am thrilled that among humans, another strong warrior has emerged, and I am delighted that in this third tier combat power assessment, we have an additional reliable ally for the human faction! Enough talk, now that everyone is here, lets start! A lizard-headed creature from another race spoke with a cold tone. Its two gray-white eyes looked almost as if they were blind, but when those eyes fixed on Song Jian, they unreservedly conveyed an intense murderous intent. Hmmph, then lets begin! The middle-aged man glanced sidelong at the lizard person, snorted coldly, and said to Song Jian, You only need to step forward and select the assessment. With you, we have the necessary number for this assessment, and we can start right away! Song Jian was completely in the dark about the third tier combat power assessment, knowing nothing, but seeing so many people looking at him, he could only stiffen up and step forward to apply for the assessment. The moment Song Jian got close to the portal, a semi-transparent screen appeared in front of him with instructions for the third tier combat power assessment. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1346 - Chapter 1346 Chapter 1348 Choosing a Faction Chapter 1346: Chapter 1348: Choosing a Faction Chapter 1346: Chapter 1348: Choosing a Faction As Song Jian approached the second-tier Combat Power trials Teleportation Gate, the screen before his eyes displayed the contents of the second-tier trial. System: The second-tier assessment trial is competitive. Examinees will choose between the Human Race and the Alien Clan factions after entering the Teleportation Gate. In each assessment, only one faction will emerge victorious, while all members of the other faction will fail! System: The assessment involves randomly generating a world. Participants from each faction will receive and must complete a main quest to pass the assessment. System: During the assessment, participating examinees will not truly die. After sustaining fatal injuries, they will retain one last Vitality Point, be invincible, and then be teleported out of the Assessment World. Once teleported out, they will have failed the assessment. At the bottom of the introduction to the contents of the second-tier Combat Power assessment was a line of pale green text, which seemed to be directed solely at Song Jian. System: Second-tier Combat Power examinee Song Jian, your Destiny Points are 120. You will automatically obtain the hidden title Child of Destiny, which cannot be equipped; System: By obtaining the title Child of Destiny, you will have basic pre-knowledge privileges for this assessment; System: After entering the second-tier Combat Power Assessment World, you will have 30 seconds to choose a faction (other examinees will have 10 seconds); System: You will receive the basic content of this assessment world (other examinees must explore on their own within the world); System: The basic information of the assessment world is as follows, Song Jian paused, and a hint of a smile appeared on his face as he read through the assessment details. He hadnt expected that planting the Tree of Life in the real world and gaining Destiny Points would impact the game world. The hidden title of Child of Destiny might not have specific attributes, but clearly, gaining priority privileges was one of its benefits. Just that alone satisfied Song Jian. In addition, while other examinees had only ten seconds to choose a faction, he had thirty. That meant he could make his choice after everyone else had chosen, allowing him to join the side with more people and significantly increasing his chances of passing the assessment. Sometimes, he might even win without lifting a finger. Having advance knowledge of the basic information about the assessment world was especially crucial. It placed Song Jian far ahead of the other examinees, who were in the dark and would have to spend time and energy gathering information about the world after receiving their main quests. Song Jian, on the other hand, would save time and effort, as he could go straight to completing the main quest. After reviewing the system-provided data on the assessment world, Song Jians expression became thoughtful, and he mused, This assessment world, why does it look so familiar, almost like something out of a movie I remember Just then, an option appeared before everyone. System: You have applied for the second-tier Combat Power assessment. There are fifty examinees. Please choose the faction you wish to join for this assessment. Human/Alien Clan! Afterward, a ten-second countdown appeared before everyone, but Song Jian saw a thirty-second countdown before him. If they did not make a choice within the allotted time, they would automatically fail the assessment and have to wait three months to participate again in a second-tier Combat Power assessment. Soon, each of the examinees made their choice. Several from the Alien Clan even sneered at Song Jian after choosing, gesturing with a finger across their necks, a wave of malice coming from their actions. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brother, choose the Human Race, Teer advised, patting Song Jians shoulder. Though its at a disadvantage, theres always a slight chance of success! If you choose the Alien Clan, theyll kill you as soon as you show up, making it impossible for you to successfully complete the assessment. Teer, theres no need to waste words with this rookie. There are many from the Alien Clan this time; well be at a big disadvantage. Certainly, some Aliens will be forced to reluctantly choose the Human Race. We should enter early and make preparations to avoid having traitors hold us back, a woman in colorful clothing said irritably. Doya, we must unite every bit of strength we have to stand a chance of victory! Teer said with a serious face. Doya, I can feel that Song Jian possesses powerful strength within him and is qualified to become an ally of ours! Powerful strength? A cautious expression appeared in Doyas eyes as she sized up Song Jian. Although they were both at the Second-tier Peak Combat Power, Doya did not believe that Song Jian, who had just advanced to this peak level, was on par with them. Most of them had been at the Second-tier Peak Combat Power for several years. During this time, they were constantly honing their combat skills. Hence, whether it was in terms of combat skills or experience, Doya thought they could leave Song Jian several streets behind. However, Teers words had also caught Doyas attention. She knew that Teer had a special ability to silently sense whether others were strong. Since Teer had acknowledged that Song Jian possessed powerful strength within him, it meant that he recognized Song Jians strength as comparable to his own, and this made Doya take note. After staring at Song Jian for a while, Doya shook her head and muttered under her breath, I still cant feel what sets him apart from the other Gods favored ones. Lets go, lets enter, Teer called out before taking the lead to enter the Teleportation Gate. Doya glanced at Song Jian and followed closely behind without saying a word. The other human examinees exchanged looks and saw a hint of disappointment in each others eyes. They sighed softly before choosing to enter as well. Song Jian watched expressionlessly as the numbers of both camps flashed incessantly on the information bar in front of him. The number of the Alien Clan had exceeded thirty, while the Human Race had a mere eleven. It looks like this might be the time with the least number of humans! sighed a human examinee after glancing at the camp numbers. What can we do, wait for another three months? How do you know that next time there will be more humans than now? another human said with a bitter smile. Let it be, lets just go in. At least we can gain some more experience! If this keeps up, the humans sigh! After the two entered, the Human Races number increased by two to thirteen, which was the final count. Even with Song Jian included, there were only fourteen people, while the Alien Clan had thirty-six, almost three times that of the Human Race! Ten seconds later, all the NPCs who had applied for the third-tier Combat Power assessment had entered the Teleportation Gate, leaving only Song Jian behind. Seeing the final numbers, Song Jian was startled. He discovered that the option for the Alien Clan had turned gray, indicating that it was no longer selectable. What is this Out of curiosity, Song Jian lightly tapped the now-gray Alien Clan option with his consciousness. Soon, he received a system prompt; System: To ensure balance in the strength of both camps, you can only choose the Human Race! Song Jian smiled faintly, and after selecting the Human Race, he stepped through the Teleportation Gate. As he entered, the gate that had been shimmering with a pale golden light instantly turned gray, becoming unusable. As Song Jian entered the Teleportation Gate, everything turned dark before his eyes, and after a dizzying whirl, he felt as if he were floating in mid-air. Then, a series of system prompts appeared in the darkness, cascading past his vision like a waterfall. Thank you to Author, please update soon for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1347 - Chapter 1347 Chapter 1349 Main Quest Chapter 1347: Chapter 1349: Main Quest Chapter 1347: Chapter 1349: Main Quest In the darkness, Song Jian saw a stream of white text flowing before his eyes, introducing the background and the content of the Assessment World, something all examinees could see. Despite having obtained a wealth of information in advance, taking another look wouldnt hurt, so he carefully read each word and sentence. [Tier 3 Combat Power Assessment World generating ] [Initiating data matching ] [Assessment World construction complete] [Beginning to simulate examinees auras, integrating them into the Assessment World ] [Entering the world!] World Background Introduction: Meteors fall, shattering in the sky; Carrying fragments of death and hope, scattered across the azure planet; Peaceful life still continues, unaware of when terror will break it; Parasitism Mutation Enhancement Devouring Change is happening quietly, the entire world has become unrecognizable; This is a paradise and hunting ground for the strong, but Hell for the weak; The flower of terror blooms in an instant, dazzlingly, but withers away in a very short time If he had not received the background information of this world in advance, Song Jian would definitely have been confused by the introduction before him. This information stayed in front of all examinees for less than ten seconds before fading slowly, and everyone found their senses rapidly returning. It was like waking from a deep sleep, Song Jian saw that his location was in the living room of a high-end villa. It seemed a party had just ended; beer bottles and pizza boxes were scattered everywhere, and a mess surrounded him. Other examinees who had chosen the Human Race with him were scattered haphazardly, lying on the living room floor, sleeping deeply, as if exhausted from the nights exertions. However, soon these people began to wake up one by one, first checking their equipment and then observing their surroundings. How can this be, why are there no members of the Alien Clan in the Human Race faction this time? Suddenly, a short young man shouted out with a panicked expression. Alien Clan? Song Jians eyebrows knit together, and he turned his head to look at Teer. Among the many people, he was somewhat more familiar with Teer. Indeed, there are no members of the Alien Clan! After scanning around, Teer frowned slightly, and seeing Song Jian looking at him, a wry smile surfaced on his face as he explained, Normally, the Human Race faction is the weaker party. In order to balance the strength, some members of the Alien Clan are forced to choose the Human Race. But I dont know why, this time Not only are there no members of the Alien Clan, but we also entered this Assessment World three days later than they did Doyas face turned even uglier after a careful check. What, we have only fourteen people while the opponent has thirty-six? Even though we are already at a disadvantage, why did we enter the world three days later than they did? Almost everyone cried out in shock. Most of these examinees who had chosen the Human Race faction had participated in the third tier Combat Power assessments more than once, and thus were very familiar with some of the basic rules. Seeing their own side at a disadvantage, yet entering three days later than the Alien Clan faction, an inexplicable look appeared on everyones face. Theres only one possibility, and that is the system has determined that the combined strength of us fourteen is stronger than the thirty-six people of the Alien Clan faction. To balance the power, we were allowed to enter the Assessment World three days later! One middle-aged man said word for word as he stared at his companions. This is the only piece of good news Ive heard since I started participating in assessments, haha! A dark-skinned young man shrugged his shoulders and laughed. Seeing the grim faces of the others who did not respond, the young man rubbed his nose awkwardly and fell silent. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lets first see what the main mission is before doing anything else. Everyone, lets look around; we should be able to find some clues! Teer glanced at Song Jian thoughtfully, clapped his hands to get everyones attention, and then spoke. Since the majority of the participants in the assessment had experienced many third-tier Combat Power assessments, they were very familiar with each other. Hearing what Teer said, no one raised any doubts and began to search on their own. Just then, a ringing telephone startled everyone in the living room. Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling~ All eyes were drawn to a little tea table next to the sofa, where a black old-fashioned telephone was placed. It constantly required a long telephone wire for connection and needed to dial numbers on a rotary dial for use. Everyone exchanged glances with each other, and no one was willing to go forward to answer the call. Teer took a deep breath, unhooked the triangular shield he had been carrying on his back, and held it in front of him cautiously as he walked towards the black telephone. Just as he approached the tea table, ready to pick up the phone, the ringing stopped abruptly, and an irksome beep sounded, followed by a raspy voice, as if on speakerphone, emanating from the telephone. Ladies and gentlemen, I hope I havent disturbed your sweet dreams; you must have enjoyed last nights party! It took thirty seconds for anyone to answer the telephone! Ladies and gentlemen, I now have some very bad news for youCyour holiday has now come to an end. According to satellite monitoring, an asteroid fragment with a diameter over thirty centimeters has fallen into a desert in the west. Your task is to bring this asteroid fragment back to the company! One last piece of advice: we are not the only ones who have detected this asteroid fragment. There are other very strong competitors racing to that region, and their best way to communicate with you is with bullets and knives, so be careful! Also, you better arrive at Eagle Airport before ten oclock; anyone whos late will lose the opportunity for this exploration! The voice on the phone came to an abrupt halt, and everyone received several system prompts, indicating the main mission of this Assessment World; only by completing the main mission would the assessment be considered passed! System: You have entered the Assessment World. Please adapt to the identity of this world as soon as possible; System: You have automatically received the main mission of the Assessment World. Completing the main mission will allow you to pass the third tier Combat Power assessment. Failure to complete the main mission will result in assessment failure! Main Mission: Boarding Mission Brief: Please reach the airport within the allotted time and board the plane headed to the desert area in the west. The subsequent missions will only appear after completing this mission! Mission Tips: Your affiliated Handak Company has detected an asteroid fragment that fell into a desert area in the west. You need to find this fragment or any valuable information related to it; Mission Tips: The asteroid fragment may contain special energy that can cause the mutation of animals and plants nearby. Beware of these mutated creatures; they are often stronger than you can imagine; Mission Tips: Killing these mutants caused by the asteroid fragment can yield some of their precious bodily tissues and organs, which can greatly enhance your evaluation for passing the assessment; Task Failure: Third tier Combat Power assessment failed! You are not permitted to apply for the third tier Combat Power assessment again within three months; PS: Thank you to Qiantouta for the reward of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1348 - Chapter 1348 Chapter 1350 Showing off Their Skills Chapter 1348: Chapter 1350: Showing off Their Skills Chapter 1348: Chapter 1350: Showing off Their Skills Song Jian finished reading the main quest and found that his companions were already discussing it. I feel the assessment task this time is quite simple; if were careful, its still possible to complete it Not necessarily, the number of the Alien Clan is three times ours; they must play the role of competitors. We cant take that lightly! Thats true, this time we just need to get the comet fragment before them; theres no need to clash head-on. The situation is actually in our favor Hearing these discussions, Song Jian didnt think they were of any significance. He opened the quest tab and saw that the map for the task was a city map, in which a spot on the outskirts was flashing and emanating a faint red halo. The blinking area was the Eagle Airport, the destination for the first stage of the main quest. Song Jian looked at their current locationCit was about twenty kilometers from Eagle Airport. If there was no traffic, it would take at least twenty to thirty minutes. At that thought, Song Jian suddenly felt alarmed and quickly looked toward the only clock in the living room. The voice on the phone earlier had required them to arrive at the airport before ten oclock, but now the clock showed it was already half-past nine! Song Jian quickly clapped his hands and, seeing everyone look over, pointed at the clock hanging in the living room and said, Before you discuss the quest content, please look at the time. We need to get to Eagle Airport by ten oclock, and were twenty-seven kilometers away. We must arrive there within thirty minutes. Guys, shouldnt we first address this issue? After Song Jians reminder, everyone was shocked, but soon their faces showed a look of relief. The short man earlier spoke with an arrogant tone, Just twenty-seven kilometers, thirty minutes is enough for me to run it three times back and forth My Pegasus can carry two people and guarantee we arrive at the quest location within ten minutes, who wants to join me? Preferably a lady! Gents, Ill head out first. Speed is not my forte; I need at least twenty minutes to ensure I make it! In a moment, more than a dozen examinees showed off their magic; some summoned a Pegasus and flew straight into the sky, others ran like the Flash, trailing a series of afterimages behind them. It seemed everyone could get to the airport within thirty minutes. Song Jian saw Doya cast a transformation spell, turning herself into a giant eagle. She tilted her head to glance at him, then spread her wings and soared into the sky, quickly becoming a small black dot before vanishing. Soon, only Song Jian and Teer were left in the room. Weve been through several third-stage Combat Power assessments and encountered different situations every time, which is why everyone is well prepared! Teer said with a slight smile, pulling out a pale golden token from his chest, raising it high with his right hand, and shouting, Soya, my companion, Teer needs your help! Boom~ Flames appeared out of nowhere, burning fiercely in front of Teer, and after a short time, a herd of chestnut horses emerged from the fire. This stallion was towering, magnificent, with eyes like rubies, sparkling and translucent, radiating light. On the stallions forehead, a three-inch-long spiral horn occasionally flashed with sparks. Teer patted the stallions back and said to Song Jian, This is my combat partner, Soya, it has the lineage of the lightning unicorn. Not only can it fight alongside me, but its also skilled in long-distance travel! Song Jian, if you have no other means of travel, I believe Soya wouldnt mind giving you a lift! Teer said with a smile. Soya seemed to understand Teers words and snorted unhappily, nudging its head toward Teer and looking at Song Jian with deep disdain. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thanks, but I think I can make it to the airport within the stipulated time, said Song Jian, rubbing his nose. In the game, he hadnt learned horse riding. Mounts like these combat horses required high-level riding skills to control, and even riding together with Teer wouldnt work. Hearing Song Jian say this, Teer nodded without insisting further because deep down, he didnt want to share his combat mount with someone else. Teer mounted his horse, glanced at the task map, and waved at Song Jian before riding away. Song Jian checked the Pet Space and saw that Black Dragon was still in slumber, having levelled up, and there was no indicator of when it would wake up. Even if Black Dragon had already leveled up, Song Jian wouldnt consider riding it; that would be too ostentatious. Ive ridden the Black Dragon more than once; why havent I grasped any skills related to riding? muttered Song Jian softly while closing the Pet Space. With a thought, a flying sword appeared out of thin air, circled around him a few times, and then hovered quietly in front of him. Song Jian leaped up and stood steadily on the flying sword, turning into a bolt of lightning as he soared into the sky. Fifteen minutes later, Song Jian appeared at the quest destination. There was a transparent halo near the whole Eagle Airport, visible only to the examinees, invisible to others. Entering it would mean completing the first stage of the task. After reaching the airport, Song Jian found seven or eight people already waiting. He wasnt the fastest to arrive, but not the slowest either. Seeing Song Jians Sword Flight Art, Teer and Doya exchanged glances, both seeing a look of surprise in the others eyes. Imperial Sword Sect? Doya whispered. Teer didnt speak but nodded slightly. The other examinees also glanced at one another before they too looked at Song Jian with a new eagerness. A few minutes later, all Human Race examinees had gradually arrived at the airport, fourteen in all, none late. At ten oclock, everyone received a task completion notification, then the task content changed; they had to board a plane and head to the western desert to find the comet fragment. After reading the follow-up task content, Song Jian suddenly felt a jolt and opened the task tab again to check the prompt. Task prompt: The comet fragment may have burned up in the atmosphere during its descent. If this happens, the task for all factions will end in failure! PS: Thanks to Reader20200131225723270 for the 100 points tip~ Chapter 1349 - Chapter 1349 Chapter 1351 Ambushed in the Sky Chapter 1349: Chapter 1351: Ambushed in the Sky Chapter 1349: Chapter 1351: Ambushed in the Sky Song Jian stared at the task prompt for a while, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. It seemed the hint implied that the meteorite shard could be destroyed, and if it were, the combat power assessment task of everyone involved would fail. If obtaining the meteorite shard counts as completing the assessment, then why is there a hidden condition for destroying it? Song Jian pondered to himself. However, since he didnt even know what the meteorite shard looked like at this point, pondering over these details was useless. Song Jian revolved the thoughts in his mind for a moment before putting the system prompt out of his mind. After waiting a while longer, under the lead of an individual, they bypassed security checks and entered the airport through a special passageway, boarding a private plane. Once everyone was on the plane, it began to take off slowly. Song Jian discovered there was a small arms arsenal on board, filled with a variety of weapons, ranging from Tiger Fang Daggers to AUG submachine guns, high explosive grenades, Kevlar Bulletproof VestsCpractically everything one could need, and it seemed all were available for their use free of charge. However, the dozen or so people who boarded the plane with Song Jian only glanced at the wide-open doors of the arsenal before losing interest. They took their seats, closed their eyes, and began to rest. Song Jian also carefully inspected the small weapons arsenal on the plane and found that the weapons provided for free were of average quality, corresponding to equipment of grey or white quality. To ordinary people, these pieces of equipment would be considered exquisite, but to this group of examinees at the Peak of Second-tier Combat Power, the arsenal was somewhat less impressive. This flying contraption is quite novel, flies high, and seems to be a mechanical creation, but its defenses seem a bit weak an examinee, who appeared to be flying for the first time, touched the fuselage and murmured softly. The flying speed is average. If I knew the destination, I wouldnt bother taking it; Id much rather set out to find the task items myself Another person looked out the window for a while before curling his lip in disdain. Its okay, I guess; its a bit faster than my Pegasus. Now I just hope that Alien Clan doesnt move too fast The previous task mentioned that were not the only competitors. What if the Alien Clan, due to their overwhelming strength, was also divided into two, or even three teams, each belonging to a competing company? Then, it wont just be the Human Race and Alien Clan competingCthere could be three, or even four camps in contention, an examinee suddenly spoke up, his eyes shining with the idea. This suggestion immediately energized the others. One of them quickly said, That might be the case, otherwise, why would there only be fourteen of us, yet were considered the side with an advantage, and were three days late entering the game If thats the case, itd be great. We could muddy the waters and the likelihood of completing the assessment task could increase by at least threefold! On the plane, the group was abuzz with discussion. Teer looked out the window with a grave expression. He had already failed the third-tier combat power assessment over five times, with the most successful attempt ending with the task item merely ten meters away from him, yet in the end, he still failed. In other attempts, he didnt even make it to the last part of the assessment task before he was beaten to a near-death state and kicked out of the assessment. I hope I can complete the assessment task smoothly this time Teer sighed inwardly, closed his eyes, and started to rest. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After over two hours of flight, everyones task bars vibrated slightly. Song Jian quickly opened his task bar to find that a new marker had appeared on the previously empty task map. This marker was shining brightly, continuously spreading rings of light around it. The task location has appeared someone exclaimed. Song Jian felt a relief in his heart, indicating they were nearing the task site, hence the location being marked. This way, if anything unexpected occurred, they wouldnt be separated. Just then, Song Jian felt a sudden tightness in his heart as if some danger was rapidly approaching, putting him on high alert. He instinctively stood up and looked around, his eyes scanning like searchlights, attempting to locate the source of the danger. Teer, seeing Song Jian suddenly stand up with a serious look, was taken aback. Seeing Song Jian look around as if on the lookout for something, a tightness gripped Teers heart as well. At that moment, Doya let out a low cry, Not good, I sense that danger is approaching us No sooner had she spoken than, following a muffled bang, the plane shook violently. Many people, caught off guard, stumbled around; some even rolled along the aisle towards the tail of the plane like tumbleweeds, while Song Jian stood firm, eyes closed as if sensing something. Ouch, whats happening? Damn it, we are under attack; someone is attacking us! How do we get out? Doesnt this flying contraption have countermeasures? Why isnt it fighting back? Many of the examinees from the Human Race were on a plane for the first time and were furious when they saw that their flying contraption was under attack and not responding with any counterattacks. Some, with hot tempers, even started to attack the plane itself, trying to break out, and the situation suddenly became chaotic. Calm down! Teer took his shield off his back, held it in his hand, and shouted, Panic will not help the situation. Does anyone here want to fail the assessment again and return home in defeat? Teers words had some effect. The previously panicked crowd quieted down a bit. The middle-aged man who had been pounding on the window stopped, but a crack had already appeared on the glass, and as time passed, even without further attack, the crack grew larger and larger! At that moment, the plane suddenly jerked violently, hung in the air briefly, then started plummeting quickly. Song Jian sensed a giant eagle soaring in the sky; the creature that had been attacking the plane was indeed this eagle-like entity. In his minds eye, seeing the eagle looking down with a smug and malicious gaze at their plane enveloped in thick smoke and falling rapidly, Song Jians eyes snapped open, his face showing shock: Alien Clan! PS: A big thank you to Yi Lian Xi for the 100 QiDian coins! Chapter 1350 - Chapter 1350 Chapter 1352 Pursuit Chapter 1350: Chapter 1352 Pursuit Chapter 1350: Chapter 1352 Pursuit In Song Jians perception, the giant eagle hovering above had the words Opposing Faction distinctly emblazoned on its forehead, a marker-visible only to the examinees of the opposing factions. Companions and others within the Assessment World would not be able to see it. Seeing both engines of the airplane emitting thick smoke and the plane spiraling out of control towards the ground, the eagle in the sky seemed unsatisfied. With a few flaps of its wings, bolts of lightning power began to spread between its feathers. With a sharp screech, the wings, filled with a plasma-like substance, forcefully struck towards the falling airplane. Boom~ A deep rumble of thunder exploded in mid-air as two thick bolts of lightning struck the falling plane. With a loud bang, the plane shook violently once again, tumbling towards the ground. At this moment, even someone as steady as Song Jian had to grasp his seat tightly and fasten his seat belt to ensure that he didnt tumble within the aircraft. The fragile aircraft hull, having endured the strike, ripped apart as if giant hands had viciously torn it open from the outside. The cabin pressure immediately became imbalanced and began to drop rapidly. A variety of small objects werewhooshed out from the cracks and scattered in the air, like celestial maidens scattering flowers. Creak, creak~ Everyones teeth grated on edge as the sound echoed in their ears. The crack from the thunder eagles impact grew larger and eventually, the whole airplane was torn in two and continued to plummet towards the ground. If the plane, with its engines destroyed, had a one in ten thousand chance of making a safe emergency landing, then now, for the pilots and flight attendants aboard, it meant certain death without question. However, the plane ripping apart was a blessing in disguise for the other second-tier peak examinees. Free from the confines of the aircraft, none of them showed fear on their faces as they plummeted down. Instead, they remained calm and began to deploy various techniques and abilities to land safely. A few even rode their flying mounts and charged at the giant Thunder Eagle in the air. Song Jian, standing on a flying sword, also set his sights on the Alien Clan member who had transformed into the Thunder Eagle of the opposing faction. They had originally assumed that the Alien Clan would be the competitors from another company, vying with them for the meteorite fragment. Unexpectedly, the opponents directly chose the mutated monster due to the meteorite fragment. Nevertheless, it wasnt entirely bad for the Human Races examinees. They knew that hunting monsters mutated by the meteorite fragments radiation would yield mutated body organs. These organs could enhance ones Combat Power assessment ratings. Similarly, killing examinees of the opposing faction, causing them to lose their qualification, would also improve their Combat Power assessment ratings. This was essentially a single battle with double the rewards. Plus, it seemed that this opposing faction examinee, who had mutated into the Thunder Eagle Beast, had probably received the news and came to ambush them, hoping to single-handedly force them all out of the Assessment World to boost their assessment rating. Therefore, it was very likely that the individual was alone, without teammates or reinforcements. To some Human Races examinees, the opponent was like a big gift delivered to their door, and even better, it was the kind that came with double the experience. Seeing five or six Human Race examinees charging towards him, the Thunder Eagle that had chosen to mutate from the Alien Clan changed expression. With a cold snort, he spread his wings and fled into the distance. This Alien Clan member originally possessed vulture bloodline and, upon entering the Assessment World, had the extraordinary luck of killing a low-tier mutant beast and obtaining a Thunder Eagle Beasts core. This core also belonged to body organs and, carried on ones body, could enhance the assessment rating after victory. But he ambitiously attempted to assimilate this beast core, against all odds, succeeded. Moreover, after assimilation, he gained the opportunity to choose his faction once more and opted for the Beast Camp. Having turned into a Thunder Eagle, he could no longer be accepted by both the Human Race and the Alien Clan camps; his only choice was the Beast Camp. Now, whether he hunted down examinees from the Human Race camp or those from the Alien Clan camp, he could improve his assessment rating, effectively becoming a third-party faction. At the same time, his main quest had also changed unexpectedly from seizing meteorite shards to defending them. Where he was currently positioned, he was quite close to the landing site of the meteorite shards. Upon seeing the sky filled with the aircraft of the Human Race camps examinees, he hid within the clouds, intending to ambush the Human Race camps examinees. He had originally thought that at the very least he could kill more than half of the human camps examinees, but unexpectedly, they were all thoroughly prepared. Even those without flying mounts or the ability to fly on their own had gear and items to prevent falling from a great height. This rendered his ambush unsuccessful and even attracted the covetous gaze of several human camp examinees with the ability to fly. Failing to steal a chicken only to lose the rice describes the situation of this examinee from the Alien Clan perfectly. At the moment, there were no fewer than seven Human Race camp examinees chasing after him, hell-bent on not stopping until they killed him. Here, its worth mentioning the examinees from the Human Race camp. If the ambush had been targeted at examinees from the Alien Clan camp, he might really have succeeded. A malfunction of flying gear high in the sky could be fatal if there were no corresponding countermeasures. However, most of the Human Race camps examinees had failed four or five times or more; one might say they had a wealth of experience in failure. After many summaries, they had prepared a multitude of emergency items. Beyond coping with high-altitude falls, this group of Human Race camps examineesCapart from Song JianCalso possessed emergency gear for diving into the deep sea, for falling into volcanic lava, for escaping when surrounded by a multitude of enemies; in short, for just about any emergency situation they could think of, they generally had a way to cope. On the contrary, those from the Alien Clan, mostly undergoing their first second-tier Combat Power assessment, had a far inferior response to emergencies compared to the Human Race camp unless they used their advantage in numbers to dominate the situation. Damn it, Ive encountered this bunch of maggots from the Human Race camp Patsha muttered to himself with gritted teeth. The Alien Clan member, who already possessed vulture bloodline, had become a mutated Thunder Eagle Beast after assimilating the inner elixir of a Thunder Eagle and joined the third-party faction. However, this change in faction was irreversible and his main quest alteration also made him an opponent of both the Human Race camp and the Alien Clan. Unless something unexpected happened, no matter which side, Human or Alien, emerged victorious, Patshas Combat Power assessment was doomed to fail. Only by kicking both groups out of the Assessment World could he claim victory! This made his test of Combat Power far more difficultCmore than doubleCbut if he truly succeeded, the rewards would also be exceedingly generous! Casting a glance at the relentless Human Race camp examinees following closely behind, a ruthless light flickered in Patshas eyes as he thought to himself, Do you really think I am alone without reinforcements? Then follow me closely and allow me to show you what true despair is! PS: Thank you to Book Fan 20200131225723270 for the 100 starting coins reward. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1351 - Chapter 1351 Chapter 1353 Alien Clan Examinees Chapter 1351: Chapter 1353: Alien Clan Examinees Chapter 1351: Chapter 1353: Alien Clan Examinees Pashat originally had an astonishing flight speed, and after becoming a mutated Thunder Eagle Beast, his flight speed had more than doubled, so he wasnt very worried about the people chasing after him. However, the Human Race camp examinees pursuing him at the moment noticed that although they couldnt catch up with Pashat, the direction in which Pashat was fleeing was exactly where the meteorite fragments were marked on the mission map. Naturally, not a single person wanted to give up and they all kept trailing far behind Pashat. To think an Alien Clan member would choose the Beast Camp is simply unbelievable. Do you think all the Alien Clan members chose the Beast Camp and their main mission is to prevent us from obtaining the meteorite fragments? one of the Human Race camp examinees said in surprise after glancing at the mission map. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its very likely. We should be careful, he might be luring us into an encirclement to capture us all at once Please, use your brain. Were in the air right now. An encirclement? How will they surround us in the air? Then why do you think hes fleeing towards the meteorite fragment? If he went in any other direction, with his speed, we probably would have given up chasing him long ago! Maybe thats the direction of his lair? Its not odd for a startled beast to choose to flee back home first, is it? Thats an Alien Clan member, not a wild beast. Did you really equate the Alien Clan with wild beasts? I really wonder how you managed to reach the peak of second-tier combat power Although a few of the Human Race camp examinees were bickering, they still looked around with sharp eyes and a vigilant demeanor. If Pashat really was trying to lead them into an encirclement, it would probably be very difficult to fool them. The group continued the chase for a while and seemed to enter a special area, as if diving into a layer of thin, transparent membrane. Although it did them no harm, they could clearly feel that they had penetrated something. Just as they were uncertain and suspicious, they suddenly received a system notification. System: You have entered a special area affected by the meteorite fall. Please find the whereabouts of the meteorite fragments as soon as possible. You only have seventy-two hours to complete this task. If you do not obtain the meteorite fragments within the time limit, the assessment task will fail! Note: As long as one person in the faction holds a meteorite fragment, the task will be considered completed for all examinees in the same faction! A time-limited task? Someone exclaimed in surprise. Time-limited tasks have a set time frame and are more difficult than regular tasks because they not only present a challenge in terms of time, but also the task itself will be at least twice as difficult. The Human Race camp examinees, who were somewhat at ease, looked towards Pashat who had become a tiny black dot, and their hearts suddenly felt heavier. At that moment, an examinee from the Human Race camp suddenly cried out in alarm, shouting, You guys should take another look at the mission map. What the hell is this? Everyone opened their mission maps to look, and after seeing it, their faces turned ashen, and several began to curse loudly. Song Jian opened the map and saw that the cursor that had marked the meteorite fragments had turned into a pale blue elliptical halo. According to the map, the range of this pale blue halo was at least half the size of the North African Rainforest. Searching for a meteorite fragment with a diameter of no more than thirty centimeters in such an area was no different from looking for a needle in a haystack, especially since it had to be done within a set time limit. This might as well be a direct declaration of our failure someone cursed bitterly. In the hearts of some, this was already tantamount to a mission failure. How about we first check out the lair of the Alien Clan to see if its really just him? If it is, we can capture him and interrogate him. If we discover other members of the Alien Clan, we can also follow them and pick up any advantages. After all, their numbers are almost three times ours. If theyre also looking for meteorite fragments, theyll probably find them faster than us one of the Human Race examiners proposed. Now looking at it, his suggestion seemed to be the best solution, and since no one else had a better idea, they decided to give his method a try. Therefore, the group split into two. Two of them stayed behind, waiting for others who had not yet caught up, and the remaining ones continued to pursue the Thunder Eagle. However, to everyones surprise, after chasing for more than an hour, they did not find the lair of the Thunder Eagle Beast. Instead, they were attracted to some sounds of battle. They were in a hilly area, where vast stretches of desert were almost entirely made up of broken stones and gravel. The occasional plant life they saw consisted of grayish-yellow clumps of shrubs and cacti; green plants were almost impossible to spot. In such an environment, it was manageable on a normal day, but once a windstorm blew, it spelled disaster for any creature in the area. The gusts of wind would hurl the various-sized stones and gravel at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. Being struck by even a pebble the size of a fingernail could pack a punch equal to a small-caliber bullet. Thus, it was rare to see ordinary creatures inhabiting this region. The only ones able to make their presence here were those creatures mutated from the radiation of meteorite fragments. What Song Jian and his companions saw was a group of Alien Clan examiners attacking a mutated wild beast that resembled a robust wild ox. Its body was covered with a layer of armor-like exoskeleton. Clearly visible were thick and strong white bones protruding from its body, twisting and entwining to form a dense shell impervious to wind and rain. Named the Bone Ox, the creature was extremely defensive. The Alien Clans attacks upon its hard shell caused only a few sparks to fly, leaving not even a burnt mark. Its attacks were formidable as well; with two horns over a foot long on its head that thrusted forward like blades, any contact would result in death or severe maiming. It was highly ferocious, and not to be underestimated in speed. Surrounded by ten or eleven members of the Alien Clan, they had no effective means to restrain it and could only whittle down its Vitality Points bit by bit. Hey, look over there, the Thunder Eagle is there too Suddenly, a keen-eyed Human Race examiner exclaimed in a low voice, pointing less than ten meters from the battlefield. Following the direction he pointed, sure enough, the Thunder Eagle that had attacked them earlier was lying on a small barren hill. Blood was spurting from its body, and one of its wings was reduced to half, with the red flesh and white bones starkly exposed, indicating severe injuries. Yet, even in such a state, the Pashat from the Beast Camp, who had joined the ranks of the mutated creatures, was cursing vehemently at the group of the Alien Clan attacking the mutant beast. Sumtan, you idiots dare to attack me? Just you wait until the examination is over; Im going to make you pay dearly! The Alien Clan surrounding the Bone Ox ignored Pashats rant. Instead, one of the Alien Clan members standing outside the fray, shouldering a Rocket Launcher, chuckled and retorted, Pashat, once the exam is over, well all be third-tier Combat Power warriors. You, on the other hand, will have failed your exam. If you dare show your face to us, youll be beaten to a pulp. Now, who will take your threats seriously? We told you not to assimilate that Beasts core, but you wouldnt listen. You were forced to choose the Beast Camp. Who can you blame but yourself? PS: Thank you to Explosive Potato with Ketchup for the 100 Qidian coins reward~ Chapter 1352 - Chapter 1352 Chapter 1354 Mutation Chapter 1352: Chapter 1354: Mutation Chapter 1352: Chapter 1354: Mutation Patsha, now mutated into a Thunder Eagle, struggled valiantly to stand back up, but his injuries were too severe. In addition to one wing, he had at least five or six bleeding wounds on his body, and one leg was bent at an unnatural angle. Given his current state, if he did not receive immediate treatment, he wouldnt last long before bleeding to death. The other examinees from the Alien Clan surrounded the mutated bone bull, eyeing Patsha with derision. Although they were all from the Alien Clan, Patsha had chosen the Beast Camp, which they regarded as a form of betrayal. To them, he was now an enemy combatant, and disposing of him was effortless and advantageous. Not only could they acquire the items from Patshas corpse, but eliminating him could also enhance their assessment score. Thus, in many eyes, Patsha was no longer a comrade but prey. As one who chose the Beast Camp, Patsha was well aware that this territory belonged to the beasts. He had lured the Human Races examinees here with ill intent, hoping to leverage the power of the beasts to deal with them. However, Patsha hadnt anticipated that the Alien Clans examinees would also set their sights on these beasts, looking to hunt more and improve their assessment ratings before completing the main quest. After all, in their eyes, the Human Race, with only one-third their numbers, was hardly a threat. Hahaha, you bunch of bastards, do you really think youve already secured your victory in this assessment? Patsha suddenly burst into a mad cackle. He could feel the Human Races examinees closing in, and they had surely spotted this group of the Alien Clan! Roar~ The mutated bone bull let out an enraged bellow and charged at one of the Alien Clans examinees. Caught off guard, the examinee was sent flying by the bulls charge, its two horn-like bones piercing through his chest like blades. After goring him and running forward for several steps, the bull fiercely flicked its head, flinging the unfortunate member of the Alien Clan over ten meters away, where he crashed to the ground, coughing up blood, his face deathly pale and weakened. This attack had grievously wounded him, rendering him incapable of fighting. The other members of the Alien Clan felt a chill in their hearts as the atmosphere grew tense. Standing on the outskirts of the battlefield, an Alien Clan member with a Rocket Launcher shouted, Stop goofing around, let me handle this, and watch me blast it to the sky with one shot! With that, he unlocked the safety on the Rocket Launcher and took aim at the mutated bone bull, ready to pull the trigger. Oh, no, Carta, stop, stop, do not do it, if you intervene now, our spoils will be severely reduced, and our previous efforts will have been for naught Seeing him preparing to join the fray, the other members of the Alien Clan screamed in panic, frantically trying to stop him. Damn it, Ill give you ten more minutes. If you cant kill it by then, Ill take action! Carta hesitated for a moment, spat out a curse, and with reluctance, lowered the Rocket Launcher, locking the safety back on. This Rocket Launcher wasnt something he had brought from the game world, but rather a reward from completing a hidden quest in the Assessment World. Its power far exceeded that of ordinary long-range firearms. It didnt fire conventional rockets but an Infrasound Bomb that launched sonic attacks. In addition to explosive damage to the target, it could trigger a secondary sonic attack, making it incredibly powerful. This weapon, with the property of cannot be taken out of the Assessment World, was compensated by its sheer force. Although it was only of silver quality, its power was almost on par with epic-level weapons. Carta had previously used this weapon to instantly kill two beasts, earning it the name beast baneCa veritable weapon of mass destruction. However, using it to hunt beasts would cause their bodies to be torn apart, and the sonic attacks would result in secondary damage, leading to organ damage and significantly reduced rewards. This was the primary reason why everyone unanimously requested that Carta stand aside and not engage during the beast hunts. In fact, Carta, who was left with only one Infrasound Bomb, was also reluctant to use this weapon again. On one hand, it caused a drastic reduction in their gains, and on the other, replacing the rockets was too difficult and costly, something he could barely afford. The member of the Alien Clan, who had been severely injured by the mutated bone bull, struggled to pull out a syringe from his bosom and then fiercely plunged it into his neck, slowly pushing the medicine from the syringe into his body. Afterward, the wounds on his body began to heal at a rate visible to the naked eye, he felt a sense of relief, and his body went limp as he lay on the ground, gasping for air in big, heavy breaths. On the other side, the Human Races examinees, seeing a group of the Alien Clan hunting the mutated bone bulls, and that there were casualties, became excited, exchanging glances with each other as if they wanted to do something. There are only twelve of them now, and one is severely injured, should we take them all out? This way, the numerical difference will be narrowed, and we wont be so passive anymore, whispered one of the Human Races examinees. We can try, but now is not the time, we should wait until they are both weakened from their fight with that beast before we make our move! What do you think happened to the other Alien Clan members? Why didnt they act together? Who knows, maybe there was an uneven distribution, and theyre temporarily scattered? Just one mutated beast for twelve people seems a bit much. The spoils of war wont be easy to divide! Perhaps because Song Jian was a Divine Favored One, the other examinees subtly ostracized him, and deliberately ignored his presence when discussing. Song Jian glanced at the group of Alien Clan members, but his attention was more focused on the injured yet seemingly crazed Thunder Eagle in the distance. He lured us here, he definitely wouldnt think that just one mutated bone bull could cause us major problems And, there are only a dozen or so Alien Clan members here, where did the rest go? Could it really be as they guessed, that the Alien Clan is scattered? Song Jian thought to himself. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a roaring sound suddenly erupted from a distance, a dark red mushroom cloud soared into the sky, and the ground where Song Jian and his group were trembled slightly, which bore testament to the astonishing explosion that had occurred there! Oh, my God, thats Duowa. What have they encountered that made them use a Thunder Magnetic Cloud Bomb? Could it be that theyve encountered examinees from the Human Races camp? The Alien Clan members attacking the mutated bone bull all looked terrified as they stared at the dark red mushroom cloud rising in the distance, seemingly forgetting that their current opponent was a ferocious mutated bone bull. Opportunity! Song Jians eyes lit up. The location where the mushroom cloud had erupted was at least ten kilometers away from their current position. It would take more than ten minutes to provide support here, and judging by the current situation, whether the other side could spare the effort to provide support was a question. Now was the best time for a stealth attack! While the other Human Races examinees were still hesitating, Song Jian suddenly took to the sky, his Chaotic Heavenly Wings spreading out behind him, lifting him into the mid-air. Nearly a thousand Spirit Swords, burning with dark red flames, covered the entire sky. In an instant, all the Spirit Swords, like raindrops, fell from the sky, enveloping all the Alien Clan members below who were hunting the mutated bone bull! Chapter 1353 - Chapter 1353 Chapter 1355 Attack Chapter 1353: Chapter 1355 Attack Chapter 1353: Chapter 1355 Attack Song Jians Thousand Swords Art had devoured the souls of three demons. The already twelfth-level Thousand Swords Art had also been elevated to the fourteenth level upon entering the Assessment World. The number of Spirit Swords increased from the original six hundred, jumping two tiers to reach nine hundred. The power of each Spirit Sword also increased by 20%. In an instant, the sky filled with Spirit Swords, like a meteor shower, dragging long dark red tails of flame, falling toward the group of Alien Clan members attacking the mutant bone bull. Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of deafening roars erupted, explosions resounded within a radius of several hundred meters, and clouds of dust and smoke billowed, obscuring the view of the ground below. Examinees from the Human Race camp stared at the distant battlefield, dumbfounded, their faces filled with fear. How, how is this possible? How can someone with second-tier peak combat power be this strong? An examinee from the Human Race camp couldnt even believe his own eyes. After rubbing them fiercely, he screamed in horror. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Too terrifying, are all the Gods Chosen this powerful? Damn it What kind of technique is this, does anyone know? And, who has this Gods Chosens information? Examinees from the Human Race camp looked up at Song Jians figure in the sky as if they were looking at a deity. At this moment, they finally understood the real reason why the Human Race camp had been declared the superior camp and why their entry into this world was delayed by three days. This time, can we just lie down and win? an examinee from the Human Race camp suddenly whispered, his face full of joyful surprise. After all, in this assessment, knowing that the number of the Alien Clan camp was almost three times their own, many examiners from the Human Race camp had already given up on the possibility of winning. They were only thinking about gaining more experience or earning more points during this assessment. But now, Song Jians formidable combat power suddenly sparked the thought We can win in their hearts, and their morale soared. We need to put in some effort too, we cannot be looked down upon by others! An examiner from the Human Race camp suddenly stood up, clenching the weapon in his hand and shouted loudly. Yes, lets kill them, Ive always found this group of Alien Clan members displeasing. Finish them off! Other people responded in kind, in their eyes, this was the best opportunity to kick their enemy while they were down, and also the best chance to boost their assessment ratings! This time, Song Jian did not plan to use the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation but merely executed the ordinary Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art, consuming less than eight hundred points of Sword Qi. At this moment, the level of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art had already reached the fourteenth level. Even without going all out, the number of Spirit Swords had reached over eight hundred, each inflicting damage of over six thousand points. With the additional attached effect of Red Lotus Karma Fire flame damage, each Spirit Sword easily caused damage of over ten thousand points. To the Alien Clan members with only second-tier peak combat power, it was like being carpet bombed by missiles, the explosions rumbling for more than three minutes before slowly subsiding. A long time later, as the dust settled, the entire ground had sunk more than a foot deep, littered with large craters everywhere. The mutant bone bull lay in one of the craters, its external skeletal armor completely shattered, lying in a pool of blood. If it werent for the slight undulations of its body, anyone else would have assumed that the bull had been instantly killed! Song Jian floated in mid-air, high above, and at this moment, system notifications fell like a waterfall before his eyes, leaving him somewhat overwhelmed. System: You have killed Kasala Ding of the opposing camp, earning 3 points for your faction, with a slight increase in assessment rating; System: You have killed Tu Luka of the opposing camp, earning 5 points for your faction, with a slight increase in assessment rating; System: You have killed an Alien Clan enemy from the opposite faction, Ou Nima, gaining 2 faction points. Your assessment rating has slightly increased. System: You have killed an Alien Clan enemy from the opposite faction, Zola Kaidi, gaining 6 faction points. Your assessment rating has been cumulatively increased by one tier! Song Jian checked the system notifications. With that strike, he had instantly killed eight members of the opposing factions Alien Clan, and those who remained were either severely wounded or on the brink of death, having lost the ability to continue fighting. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a chilling sensation, as if someone were holding a red-hot needle only a millimeter away from his eye. Almost subconsciously, Song Jian activated his Sword Shadow Clone Skill, leaving a clone in his place while he quickly executed the Abyss Concealment Skill and descended toward the ground. This action was completed almost instantaneously, not even taking a second. Just as he had fallen five or six meters, a thunderous roar erupted above his head, and a huge explosion resonated through the sky. Song Jian immediately lost contact with his Sword Shadow Clone, and it was known that, at that moment, the Sword Shadow Clone had inherited over eighty percent of his strength. Any attack that could instantly kill the Sword Shadow Clone, even if it might not kill Song Jian outright, would certainly leave him gravely injured. Song Jian was viciously slammed into the ground by the explosive shockwave from above. A damage figure of more than two thousand points floated above his head, which startled him. Merely the aftermath of the explosion caused me over two thousand points of damage? Song Jian thought in surprise. However, as he struggled to get up, a sharp screeching sound suddenly exploded by his ear, sounding like countless thin, sharp wires piercing into his ears. Caught off-guard, Song Jian was once again thrown to the ground by this sonic attack, his head buzzing, his vision going blank, and even his ears started to slowly seep blood. A damage figure of over five thousand points floated up from above his head. At this point, Song Jians Vitality Points had been directly reduced by more than half. Had he not made a split-second decision, that strike could have instantly killed him, triggering the Enemy of Death God passive skill. In the distance, an Alien Clan examinee was covered in blood, with one leg kneeling on the ground while the other was a good five to six meters away from him. He was shouldering a rocket launcher, the muzzle still smoking, indicating that it was he who had fired the shot at Song Jian just moments ago. He, hes not dead? The battered examinee stared fixedly at the spot in mid-air where the explosion had occurred, his eyes that had been filled with hope slowly starting to show a touch of despair after a brief wait. He had not received a system notification about killing his opponent and increasing his assessment rating, so it was clear to him that he had failed to kill his target. Its a pity, I only had one shot left. If I had just one more shot he coughed up blood, slowly collapsed to the ground, stopped breathing, and his body turned into twinkling white light, vanishing from sight. Chapter 1354 - Chapter 1354 Chapter 1356 Another Shift in Camps Chapter 1354: Chapter 1356: Another Shift in Camps? Chapter 1354: Chapter 1356: Another Shift in Camps? With a single move, he killed seven or eight examinees from the Alien Clan, and at the same time, those who remained alive were all severely wounded and lost the ability to continue fighting. Song Jians strength both surprised and threatened the NPCs of the human camp. After the initial surprise passed, the gaze of several human NPCs toward Song Jian became complicated, filled with emotions of awe, envy, jealousy, and longing. Hahaha, hahahahaha, you bunch of fools! You want to see me as an enemy, you want to besiege me, now die! Thinking of completing the examination? Wait another three months, hahaha! To the side, the Leiying Patsha, who was blown away by the aftermath of the battle, laughed crazily. His body was covered in blood, and as he rolled, he got smeared with mud and sand, looking very wretched. Some human examinees saw a few members of the Alien Clan on the brink of death and their eyes lit up. They stepped forward, hoping to finish them off since killing them could enhance the evaluation of their clearance, a higher level of evaluation could grant them a dozen or more free attribute points. They had just taken a couple of steps when they were pulled back by their companions, who shook their heads at them subtly and hinted with their eyes toward Song Jian up ahead. These people were Song Jians spoils of battle; if they simply stepped forward to reap the benefits, they might offend Song Jian, and getting killed by him would not be worthwhile. Song Jian felt a wave of palpitations in his heart and thought to himself, That was too careless of me; I almost got killed in a second and triggered the Enemy of Death God That weapons power is simply too great, it practically disrupts the balance of the game After finishing off the remaining Alien Clan examinees, Song Jian walked towards the injured Leiying Patsha. Patsha was already seriously wounded, and the fact that he survived the Thousand Swords Art was partly because he was already on the fringes of the battle, where the effects were minimal, and partly because Song Jian had intentionally spared him, not including him in the attacks range. Although Patsha appeared wretched at the moment, he had already drunk a potion to stabilize his injuries, which ensured he wouldnt bleed to death. However, complete recovery would take a long time since, apart from the bleeding condition, he also had statuses such as bone fracture, severe injury, and weakness hanging over him. Hehe, you, are you here to kill me? Patsha laughed boisterously. Originally, he had some regrets about switching to the Beast Camp, but now he had let go. With Song Jians existence, the chances of the Alien Clan camp winning were slim, especially after their numbers had been diminished by a third. Answer a few questions of mine, and I wont kill you, Song Jian said as he approached Patsha. Patshas eyes lit up, but then he realized what was going on and a mocking smile emerged on his face, You want to get information on the meteorite fragments, huh? Haha, dream on. I wont tell you anything. If you have the guts, just kill me. I can just reapply for the examination in three months if need be. Song Jian suddenly felt a headache coming on. Theres no real death in the Assessment World, which meant that he couldnt threaten Patsha with death. Moreover, the latter had entered this world three days early and had converted to the Beast Camp, making his familiarity with this area far superior to those like Song Jian who had just entered the game. Do you want to pass this combat power assessment? Song Jian suddenly asked. Patsha was startled; he had never really thought about it. After switching to the Beast Camp and realizing that the Alien Clan had started to see him as an enemy and after his failure to ambush the human camp, Patsha knew his examination was likely to end in failure. Switching to the Beast Camp had been a gamble for Patsha. If successful, his evaluation for this assessment would be at least an S grade or higher. Unfortunately, reality proved that he lost the bet. Now, both camps regarded him as an adversary, giving no chances. Hehe, the main quests for all three camps are competitive. The Human Race and the Alien Clans tasks are to obtain meteorite fragments. In contrast, the Beast Camps main quest is to protect the meteorite fragments. The tasks of the three camps are inherently conflicting. If one side wins, the other two will fail. Do you really want your assessment to fail? Hahaha! Patsha felt that Song Jian was treating him like a fool, hoping to deceive him with just a few words. You werent part of the Beast Camp when the game started, were you? Song Jian said indifferently. Those words struck Patsha like a bolt of lightning, and he stared dumbfounded at Song Jian. A glimmer of hope resurfaced in his heart that had been filled with despair. You see, who would choose to wait another three months if they could pass the assessment now? Who knows what might happen in three months? There were many who hadnt passed in years, while those who passed early saw their combat powers soar, already leaving Patsha far behind. Catching up to them would likely only be possible when advancing to the Legendary Realm. What do you mean? Patsha asked with a trembling voice. Since youre able to switch camps once, why couldnt you switch a second time? Song Jian said with a smile, although it was merely speculation in his mind, he projected a confident expression. Can you really ensure that I pass this examination? Patsha asked with a look of eager anticipation. What do you think, between the Alien Clan and the Human Race, if a conflict truly broke out, which side would have a greater chance of winning? Song Jian asked with a smile. Patsha fell silent. Before, he wouldve said the Alien Clan without hesitation, for they inherently had advantages over humans and outnumbered the Human Race threefold in the Assessment WorldCan advantage that wouldve been a crushing force in previous assessments. But now, Patsha had to admit that if a real battle broke out, Song Jian alone might be enough to wipe out the entire Alien Clan camp. I finally understand why the Alien Clan, despite having thrice the numbers of the Human Race, was still considered the underdog by the system Patsha shook his head with wry laughter. Just tell me, how are you going to ensure I pass this examination? As long as you can ensure my passage, Ill tell you everything I know! Patsha struggled internally for a moment, his initially hesitant expression gradually turning resolute as he stared intently at Song Jian, asking word by word. Hahaha, wouldnt your chances of passing this examination greatly increase if your camp changed to the Human Race? Song Jian laughed boisterously and took out a pale golden scroll from his bag, tore it open, and threw it towards Patsha. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1355 - Chapter 1355 Chapter 1357 Signing the Contract Chapter 1355: Chapter 1357: Signing the Contract Chapter 1355: Chapter 1357: Signing the Contract Battle Pet Contract Scroll! As a golden light enveloped Patshas body, Patsha immediately understood what kind of scroll it was, and, at the same time, several system prompts appeared before his eyes in bright red font. A, a Battle Pet Contract Scroll? Patsha was stunned, but then, a deep sense of humiliation surged up in his heart. He dares to capture me as a war pet! Patsha raged inwardly, his whole body trembling violently, a binding force began to surge into his body, involuntarily provoking a rebellious spirit as he struggled fiercely. The golden light turned into ropes that bound Patsha, but soon, due to the fierce struggle, the golden ropes began to tremble, and in a short time, with a puff, the golden ropes disintegrated and dispersed into the air. Capture failed! Song Jians eyebrows furrowed as he saw the system prompt before his eyes, and his gaze towards Patsha turned unfriendly. You, you actually regard me as a war pet! Patsha struggled fiercely, trying to stand up but failing to do so, could only look at Song Jian with an angry gaze. You dont want to switch to the Human Race camp anymore, you dont want to pass this assessment successfully? Song Jians eyes sharpened as he asked, This is the only chance for you to switch to the Human Race camp. If you give up, then Ill have no choice but to kill you, at the very least it would improve my passing evaluation! Patshas body shivered, the shadow of assessment failure looming over him once more, his face showing a hesitant look. But, but if I become your war pet, then even if I pass the assessment, I would still pass with the worst evaluation Patsha hesitated. Isnt that better than failing? Song Jian said with a light laugh, Besides, there are so many people from the Alien Clan, and you should be familiar with the locations of the Beasts in this area, right? Dont tell me you lured us here because you knew the Alien Clan was around. If that were true, you wouldnt have been defeated so miserably Kill a few more from the Alien Clan, a few more beasts, and wouldnt the evaluation for passing the level rise? What youre saying seems so reasonable, I dont even know how to refute it Patshas face showed an expression of helplessness, he thought to himself. Seeing Patsha remained silent, Song Jians eyes narrowed, a trace of killing intent suddenly emanated from him. He had already said what needed to be said, and if the other party still didnt take the hint, then he would have no choice but to eliminate him, improving his evaluation for passing the level was the next best thing. Feeling the killing intent from Song Jian, Patsha suddenly became frantic and hurriedly said, I, I am willing to join the Human Race camp Song Jian stared at Patsha with an expressionless face, and after a long while, just when Patshas face turned pale, thinking Song Jian was about to make his move to chop him down, he saw Song Jian pull out another Battle Pet Contract Scroll from his inventory and said to Patsha, This is the last one. Let go of your mind, sign it successfully, if it fails again, Ill have to kill you! The Battle Pet Contract Scroll can only be signed with monsters in the game, and the Alien Clan belongs to the NPCs in the game, so they cannot sign a War Pet Contract, only a Follower Contract. However, this is in the Combat Power Assessment World, and Patsha has switched to the Beast Camp. In this world, he is merely a beast, no different from those monsters in the game world, naturally falling under the scope of the Battle Pet Contract. The previous failure of Song Jians scroll only prompted Contract signing failed, not that signing the contract was impossible, indicating that in the Combat Power Assessment World, beasts can also be signed under a successful War Pet Contract. This time, after Song Jian tore open the Battle Pet Contract Scroll and tossed it to Patsha, Patsha no longer dared to resist as before, knowing that once a person had hope, they would never want to give up, clinging desperately to the last straw. Feeling the binding force of the contract slowly merge into his body, Patsha felt a deep humiliation from the bottom of his heart. What is a war pet? To put it nicely, its a battle companion; to put it bluntly, isnt it just a pet and cannon fodder? As a member of the Alien Clan, he was particularly sensitive to this aspect. I am only enduring humiliation to pass the Combat Power assessment Patsha gritted his teeth and thought to himself. In a short while, the force of the contract appeared like a golden chain, locking Patshas soul. Simultaneously, Song Jian felt the successful signing of the contract, and Patshas attributes, having transformed into the Thunder Eagle, were also fully displayed on Song Jians war pet interface! A temporary war pet, only effective within the Assessment World? Song Jian glanced at the new war pet interface, the corners of his mouth curving up slightly, An intimacy level of only thirty points, heh, on the verge of fleeing at any time, huh! Song Jian looked at the outwardly submissive Patsha without much concern for the intimacy level between them, knowing that once they left this world of war pets, the contract would automatically become invalid. Alright, can I ask you a few questions now? Song Jian said with a smile. Of course, as long as I know, I will not withhold anything from you! Patsha said respectfully. At this moment, he had become Song Jians war pet, and in battle, if Song Jian wanted him to be cannon fodder, to rush forward to his death, he must charge onwards; otherwise, his only other option would be to betray. But being cannon fodder meant a slim chance of survival, still holding a glimmer of hope to complete the mission. Betrayal, on the other hand, was truly a dead end. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tell me the location where the meteorite fragment fell! Song Jian demanded. This was the most crucial question, and the breaths of the other Human Race examinees from the camps deepened, inadvertently crowding around Song Jian. The meteorite fragment is in a valley less than a hundred kilometers from here, where there is an underground base belonging to Kebolan Company. They have already obtained the meteorite fragment and are studying it in the underground base! Patsha revealed without reserve. The Kebolan Company? Song Jian frowned, if a company had already secured it, what was the meaning of their search here? It must be understood that they were now representing the Handak Company, while the Alien Clan was affiliated with another rival, the Xuelan Company, with both companies scopes of business including biotechnology. After entering the Assessment World, Song Jian also used the network to quickly understand the background of this world, especially the information regarding Handak Company and the few competing companies that could challenge it. If the Handak Company and Xuelan Company belonged to companies ranked in the three to four hundred range among the Fortune Global 500, then the Kebolan Company would undoubtedly rank within the top ten of the Fortune Global 500, not at the same level at all. This is a bit tricky Song Jian muttered to himself, and at the same time, he understood why the Alien Clan, despite entering this world earlier than them, did not rush to find the meteorite fragment but instead focused their attention on these beasts from the Beast Camp. Chapter 1356 - Chapter 1356 Chapter 1358 Rejection Chapter 1356: Chapter 1358 Rejection Chapter 1356: Chapter 1358 Rejection Searching for meteorite fragments in the wilderness is a matter of luck, but seeking those fragments in another multinational companys underground base requires absolute strength. Damn it, this is called searching for meteorite fragments? Song Jian glanced at the main mission and cursed quietly, This should be called seizing meteorite fragments! The Alien Clan has already discovered that underground base. However, the base is heavily guarded, and they dare not act rashly for fear of alerting the enemy. They can only start by collecting intelligence on the Kebolan Company and this base, to see if theres a way to infiltrate Patsha continued, About half of the Alien Clan are occupied with this task, and the others are not idle either. Theyve been divided into two groups to hunt beasts, in order to improve their evaluation for passing Patsha told Song Jian all the intelligence he knew. However, Patsha had been away from the Alien Clan for some time, and he was not aware of their current progress. But seeing that they were still hunting beasts, he suspected they hadnt made any significant progress! After listening, Song Jian nodded slightly and said to Patsha, Tell me about the nearby beasts. You were planning to use their power against us, werent you? Patshas hawklike eyes showed a complex expression. He nodded slightly after a long silence and said, This region has been greatly affected by the meteorite fragments; its where the beasts are most numerous. The closer to the fragments, the more powerful the beasts become. Just a bit further on lies the territory of a beast crocodile lord, which possesses the peak strength of the Commanding tier. Any creature that enters its territory will be attacked However Patsha looked towards the distance, where a dark red mushroom cloud was slowly dissipating, although remnants still lingered in midair: The location of the explosion just now was the domain of the mutant crocodile lord. Its likely that another team of Alien Clan Examinees has already clashed with it! Upon hearing Patshas words, several members of the Human Race faction became visibly excited, itching to go and scavenge for easy gains. Just then, Song Jian suddenly turned his head to look behind him, and soon, a group of people appeared before everyoneCit was the remaining Examinees from the Human Race faction. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian! Teer, wielding a shield, greeted Song Jian and then looked at the ground around them with astonishment. The rough terrain was enough to imagine how fierce the previous battle had been. Such a huge creature, is this a beast? one of them exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the mutant bone ox lying in a pool of blood inside the big pit. You encountered a beast and killed it? Teer asked in surprise. Since the Alien Clans corpses had vanished into white light, Teer was mistaken, but soon someone explained all the events that had transpired. After hearing that Song Jian alone had killed over a dozen members of the Alien Clan and a beast, Teer and Doya exchanged glances and, in each others eyes, saw a deep sense of wariness. Indeed, it wasnt surprise but wariness; if Song Jian had been just a bit stronger than them, they would have thought only of making an alliance and winning him over. But with Song Jian displaying strength so great that he could casually eradicate over a dozen Aliens of comparable strength to themselves, their attitude towards Song Jian began to change. However, they hid this emotion well and did not show it outwardly. With a smile on his face, Teer said to Song Jian, Now I see why the Human Race is the dominant faction this time. We will be counting on you for this assessment, Song Jian! Lets all work hard together Song Jian said with a smile. Teer, there was a huge explosion over there just now. It must have been another team from the Alien Clan fighting a beast of the Commanding peak level. The battle was intense, and it might still be Another member of the Alien Clan repeated Patshas words, and upon hearing this, Teers eyes also lit up with excitement. Since entering the Assessment World, although the main mission continued, Teer had not had any chance to enhance his evaluation for passing. To say he wasnt anxious would definitely be lying. Glancing at Song Jian, Teers eyes flashed, and he smiled at Song Jian, Song Jian, how about we split up now? You go explore the underground base to see if theres a way to sneak in and find the meteorite fragments, while we take care of those from the Alien Clan Song Jian took a look at Teer and the other Examinees from the Human Races faction. It was quite evident from their wary eyes that although they were from the same faction, Teer and his crew, being original inhabitants in the game world, were naturally cautious of God-favored individuals. With Song Jian demonstrating such formidable Combat Power, they certainly didnt wish for his assessment to be rated too highly. Song Jian gave Teer and the others a glance, cracked a slight smile, and without saying anything, he turned and walked in another direction. Only after Song Jian had walked far away did Teer and the others breathe a sigh of relief. They turned and headed towards where the explosion had occurred earlier; since Song Jian was in their faction, as long as he successfully passed the Assessment World, they would naturally pass as well. Now, their main concern was to keep Song Jians rating in check, to prevent it from getting too high. Song Jian certainly understood their petty schemes. Even before entering the Assessment World, these Examinees from the Human Races faction were somewhat resistant towards him for being a God-favored individual. Although Teer had shown a degree of friendliness, Song Jian knew that because of the small numbers of the Human Races faction compared to the Alien Clan, they were at an absolute disadvantage. Thus, Teers intentions were merely to enlist his help. The moment their interests conflicted, Teer would not hesitate to abandon him, just as he was doing now. After killing more than a dozen of the Examinees from the Alien Clans faction, Song Jians assessment rating increased by a level. If the others were rated B, Song Jians was not B+, but A, leaving the others far behind. Hehehe, it doesnt feel good to be abandoned by your own, does it? Patsha, whose injuries had almost healed, looked at Song Jian with a mocking gaze that also contained some sympathy since he too had been abandoned by his fellow Alien Clan members once. Even though he was the first to choose the Beast Camp, he didnt feel he was in the wrong; he simply felt that others had abandoned him. They are not my companions Song Jian turned his head to glance at Patsha and said with a smile, I am a God-favored individual, and they are not! Patsha was suddenly at a loss for words. In fact, the Alien Clan did not differ much from the Human Race in their treatment of God-favored individuals; often, they would even stand with the in-game human NPCs to oppose the God-favored. So what are you planning to do now? Patsha asked curiously, Although I know where the underground base researching the meteorite fragments is, you cant possibly break in and steal the fragments by yourself, can you? While Patsha acknowledged Song Jians powerful strength, he did not believe that by himself, Song Jian could infiltrate the heavily guarded underground base; it would be akin to asking for death. Who knows? Well have to look first before deciding! Song Jian shrugged his shoulders and said, First, take me there to check out the surrounding area and see if theres any chance of sneaking in. You must be crazy Patsha said somewhat speechlessly, The Alien Clan has a few thieves with max-level stealth skills, and even they couldnt penetrate deeply. You, trying to sneak in by yourself, is simply impossible! How do you know without trying? Need to try this? Others have already failed But I am not others! While bantering with each other, one man and one eagle made their way towards the underground base built by Kebolan Company. Under the setting sun, their shadows stretched long and long Chapter 1357 - Chapter 1357 Chapter 1359 Entering Chapter 1357: Chapter 1359: Entering Chapter 1357: Chapter 1359: Entering Two hours later, a man and an eagle arrived in front of a mountain recess. There was a very apparent crack in this recess, which looked as if a sharp blade had split the mountain open, leaving behind a long fissure on the ground as well. Patsha pointed ahead and said, Its right there. The underground base Kebolan Company has built here must be at least twenty to thirty years old, otherwise it wouldnt have formed such a scale! Song Jian squinted and looked forward, the entire recess had been constructed into a fortress-like structure using steel-reinforced concrete. On both sides of the mountain, one could also see the dark, ominous barrels of cannons. If a wall were to be erected in front of the recess, sealing off the entire area, then this place would completely resemble a small military town. Why didnt they build a wall? Song Jian asked, pointing ahead. Who knows? Patsha groomed the feathers on his shoulder with his long beak and said indifferently, Its already strict enough as it is. If they built a wall as well, would they leave any room for others to survive? Song Jian furrowed his brow and shook his head slightly. Could it be that when Kebolan Company first built this place, they anticipated that decades later they would acquire meteorite fragments, and that a group of examinees would come here to snatch them? And to ensure their success in seizing them, they intentionally lowered the difficulty by not building a wall? Impossible! If he were the master of this base, even if he didnt perfect the internal facilities, a defensive wall would still need to be built. As the master of a city, Song Jian knew all too well that walls were the most cost-effective defensive structures among all defenses. It seems there arent many people inside the base? Song Jian suddenly realized it was very quiet around him, not a single sound emanating from the base. Could it be that the base had been equipped with soundproofing facilities as well? Theyve installed automatic defense mechanisms. Maybe their people are all inside the base, and the ground security forces are very weak? Patsha shrugged and said, When we first approached, we received warnings immediately and didnt dare to continue further, retreating back. Even those at full level Stealth Skill could only get close to the buildings above ground. They found a passage that led straight down through the fissure, but as soon as they approached that passage, they were discovered. It seems the opponent has some high-tech scanning equipment! Song Jian nodded. The Stealth Skill was, after all, just about concealing ones shape by manipulating light and deceiving others eyes. There are plenty of things like sound, scent, and temperature that cant be hidden. In modern society, guarding against these is quite easy, let alone in this Assessment World where technology is obviously far superior. A simple infrared detection could render useless the Stealth Skill that thieves work so hard to master. So you mean to say, you couldnt make it deep inside either? Song Jian asked. No way Patsha shook his head and said, But I only heard this from others; as you know, my status within the Alien Clan is not high. They wouldnt tell me some particularly important information Song Jian nodded and said to Patsha, Wait here for me, Ill go in and have a look. You know the Stealth Skill? Patsha asked, somewhat surprised. You have to understand, the Stealth Skill is a core ability of thieves, while skills and potions like the lesser invisibility spells and invisibility potions cant possibly match up to a thiefs max level Stealth Skill. Ill give it a try, Ill back out if it doesnt work! After saying so, Song Jians figure gradually faded away from Patshas view. The Abyss Concealment Skill, in terms of invisibility, isnt as effective as max-level Stealth Skill, but it operates on the principle of creating a mass of Abyssal energy to envelop the user completely. Not only does it deceive the eyes by affecting light, but it also deeply conceals scent and body temperature due to the presence of Abyssal energy. However, the best place to use the Abyss Concealment Skill is the Abyssal Hell, which is permeated with Abyssal energy everywhere. Utilizing the Abyss Concealment Skill there is like a fish in water, leaving no trace to be found. But in environments outside of Abyssal Hell, Abyssal energy can actually be detected by many professions. They dont need the ability to see through invisibility; they just need to be able to sense the presence of Abyssal energy to pinpoint Song Jians position. This is the biggest flaw of the Abyss Concealment Skill! Nevertheless, for a base constructed entirely of high-tech like the one before him, Song Jian believed that they would be unable to detect the presence of Abyssal energy. Entering stealth mode, Song Jian easily approached the base. He noticed that there were no walls built around the perimeter of the base, but there were many materials that were clearly intended for wall construction laid out under the mountainsides on both sides. It seemed clear that there had been plans to build walls from the sides of the mountains, but for some reason, the construction had been delayed. Beep beep beep~ Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, Song Jian heard the sound of electronics starting up from inside the base. Soon after, a synthesized mechanical voice resonated around the entire perimeter of the base. This is Kebolan Companys underground base. Any unauthorized intrusion will be met with an active counter-attack by Kebolan Company. According to Defense Law Article 367, this attack does not require a prior warning Song Jian paused momentarily in his actions but quickly continued forward. Patsha had told him that such warnings were likely pre-set to automatically play at intervals and did not actually mean an intrusion had been detected. Upon closer inspection, Song Jian observed several naturally formed stone pillars in a hollow of the mountains. These pillars were smooth and straight, with traces of carvings that had been intentionally erased, leaving only faint imprints that made it impossible to discern the original engravings. Moving forward, beneath the rocky substance of the mountains, Song Jian saw an enormous artificial cave. The edges of the cave were very smooth, and its walls were made entirely of concrete blocks that looked both rough and sturdy. The cave was at least five meters high and ten meters wide, easily allowing for a truck to move in and out. And on both sides of this artificial cave, very evident defense mechanisms were in place. Two machine guns were still in a state of readiness, and the electronic devices that operated them still twinkled, though covered with a thick layer of dust, suggesting they had not been maintained for quite some time. Even some rust could be seen on the barrelling. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, as if he had a bad premonition. After observing for a while, he continued walking towards the interior, advancing deeper into the mountain. Soon, Song Jian reached a large hall that appeared vast, almost as if the mountain had been hollowed out completely. Beneath his feet was a solid metal floor, and numerous supply crates were scattered around-some open, others securely tied up. Continuing forward, Song Jian saw a slope about five to six meters wide, leading straight down into greater depths. The hall was still lit by emergency lights, dim though they were, allowing him to see his surroundings. But the slope was devoid of any light, dark and unknowable about where it led to. After a moment of thought, Song Jian kept moving forward. Just as he was about to step onto the slope, a sudden and sharp alarm sounded. At the same time, several defensive machine guns flipped out from the walls on both sides of the slope and red laser targeting beams shot out in Song Jians direction. Chapter 1358 - Chapter 1358 Chapter 1360 Supply Box Chapter 1358: Chapter 1360: Supply Box Chapter 1358: Chapter 1360: Supply Box Song Jian felt that he was targeted, and it was a psychic lock no less, a kind of spiritual binding that only spells of Legendary Level or above possessed. Now, these high-tech gadgets could actually lock onto his psyche, which took him by surprise. The Abyss Concealment Skill had failed in front of these defense mechanisms, putting a look of panic on the face of the usually confident Song Jian. Da da da, da da da~ Several automatic cannons fired at the same time. The finger-length bullets struck Song Jian, setting off sparks as they hit. He quickly retreated backward until he found cover in the cannons blind spot, only then realizing he had lost nearly five thousand Vitality Points in just a few seconds. Isnt this damage a bit too high? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. What surprised him most was that these defense systems oozing with technological style could detect the presence of the Abyssal essence or, rather, they could disregard the existence of the Abyssal essence and sense Song Jians approach. No, with the firing range of those cannons just now, there was no need for me to get that close to trigger an alert. They could have warned me from thirty meters away Song Jian thought to himself, Which means the detection range of the defenses here is very short After waiting a while, Song Jian didnt see anyone coming to investigate. Considering that an alarm had gone off, the personnel inside the base should have been aware that someone was attempting to infiltrate. At the very least, someone should have come to check, but after waiting a long time, not a single person appeared, as if the underground base was already abandoned. How could this be, such thorough defenses yet no personnel Song Jian was confused, feeling as though an idea was taking shape in his mind, but it was as if it were obscured by a veil of mist. Lets get past this immediate obstacle first Song Jian thought to himself. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After downing two bottles of high-level healing potions, Song Jian had his Vitality fully restored. He then took steps toward the ramp passageway until he stood before it without any alarm sounding, silence pervading all around, with the automatic cannons hiding in the walls. Indeed, the detection range is very short! Song Jian noted to himself and then carefully set a foot on the ramp passageway. In an instant, that feeling of being psychically locked on resurfaced, and the shrill alarm went off again while the guns in the walls turned out once more, aiming at Song Jian. Song Jian swiftly retracted his foot and stood in place. The alarm ceased after a moment, and countless red aiming lasers swept around chaotically, as if they had lost their target. A smile crept onto Song Jians lips as he glanced at the ground of the ramp passageway. Gravity sensors? Song Jian chuckled. With that, he tried putting a foot on the ramp passageway again, this time without putting any weight on it, merely resting it lightly on the surface. As Song Jian guessed, no alarm sounded. Next, Song Jian gradually applied pressure until it was approximately the weight of an adult, at which point the alarm blared loudly. Song Jian quickly withdrew his foot. Indeed, its gravity sensors Song Jian nodded. But it could also be a combination of different detection methods. Its just that all have been shielded by the Abyss Concealment Skill, except for the gravity sensors! Song Jian thought hard. Too bad Im not a mage, otherwise a Light Body Skill would solve it! Song Jian sighed to himself. After some thought, Song Jian turned to leave, and thats when he noticed Leiying Patsha had also entered the periphery of the base. It was struggling with the ropes tied around the supply boxes outside, apparently wanting to see what was inside the boxes and if there was any advantage to be gained. ` However, watching an eagle struggle to peck at ropes and tear at them with its claws in an attempt to move a large box was indeed somewhat comical. Song Jian stood by with a smile on his face, watching Leiying Patsha and showing no intention of helping. Patsha was focused on pecking at the ropes, trying to break them. At first, he didnt notice Song Jian, but before long, he inadvertently glanced up and saw Song Jian standing there with a smile, looking at himself as if watching a clown. Patshas actions suddenly stiffened, and he said annoyedly, What are you looking at? Come and help. You cant go inside anyway, its better than going back empty-handed if you take these materials. Are you sure these materials can be taken out of the Assessment World? Song Jian asked with a smile. Most items in the Assessment World cant be taken out. If they can be used on the spot, they are generally used right away. The materials in front of them probably have something to do with building an underground base, or they are some kind of supplies, which shouldnt be valuable and are unlikely to be taken out of the Assessment World. How will you know if you dont look? Patsha rolled his eyes and said. Only then did Song Jian step forward and use his Sky-breaking Sword to cut the ropes. It was distinctly noticeable that the ropes were exceptionally strong, as if they were mixed with metal wires. When chopping them, he could feel a significant resistance, which explained why Patsha had been struggling for a long time without being able to break even one. The ropes encasing the material box were all cut, and a layer of army-green tarp that covered it fell off, revealing a metallic box over two meters tall inside. On one side of the metal box, there was a switch device with a red light flickering continuously. Looks like it needs a password, do you know it? Song Jian turned and asked. Damn it, I wondered why those people didnt take these material boxes with them. It turns out you need a password to open them! Patsha spat out in frustration and said disappointedly. The Alien Clan had also come here to explore before, but they stopped at the ramp passage. However, these material boxes were all outside the base, and logically should have all been taken away by the Alien Clan who explored the place before. Patsha had found it strange before, but now he finally realized that all these material boxes were locked with passwords. Just brute force it open Song Jian found it odd, though the material boxes were made of metal, for someone with second-tier peak combat power, opening them should not be much of a challenge after putting in some effort. How did you pass your previous assessments, not knowing this? Patsha looked at Song Jian in surprise. Seeing that he truly didnt understand, Patsha had to explain, In the real world, there might be a chance to violently break open a treasure chest, but in the Assessment World, as long as there is a password, and the box is locked, if you dare to break it by force, it will dare to explode! Song Jian looked at Patsha and realized what he referred to as the real world was actually the game world. After all, these NPCs wouldnt consider the world they live in to be a game. Could our real world, in the eyes of beings from a higher dimension, also be just a game world? Song Jian suddenly had this thought, but he quickly dismissed it. After examining the material box all around and even knocking on it, Song Jian stared at the password lock for a long while, then asked Patsha, Will it really explode if we force it open? Of course, one hundred percent. Ive seen it happen more than once with my own eyes! Patsha asserted confidently. Oh, thats good to know! Song Jian nodded, his face showing a hint of an enigmatic smile. ` Chapter 1359 - Chapter 1359 Chapter 1361 Entering the Passage Chapter 1359: Chapter 1361: Entering the Passage Chapter 1359: Chapter 1361: Entering the Passage Song Jian directly picked up a supply box and walked toward the sloped passage, a fully metallic supply box with the supplies inside, weighing over a ton in total. But with Song Jians strength attribute nearing three hundred points, lifting it was not a problem. When he reached the sloped passage, Song Jian threw the supply box down the slope. With a boom, the supply box landed steadily on the sloped passage and began to slowly slide down. Just then, Song Jian saw that every meter along the metallic walls on both sides and above the passage, seven or eight automated turrets flipped out, red targeting lasers locked onto the metallic supply box, and the piercing alarm sounded again. As the supply box slid down, the alarm became much more urgent. Within just three seconds, all the turrets muzzles began to glow red. Ratatat~ Gunfire, as thick as a finger rained down on the supply box. Sparks from the supply box even shot up more than a meter high. As it continued sliding downward, gunfire enveloped it from all sides and above. In no time, the metallic surface of the supply box became dented and uneven. Song Jian could hear that after nearly ten seconds of gunfire, the supply boxs electronic locks also emitted a series of rapid electronic beeps. However, these sounds were drowned out by the alarm and the roar of gunfire. If not for Song Jians superior hearing, he probably would not have heard this rapid electronic sound. Unexpectedly, Song Jian felt a twinge of nervousness, causing him to involuntarily retreat two steps from his position at the front of the sloped passage. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a pop as if a bullet had penetrated the metallic shell of the supply box and burrowed inside. Quickly, red-hot lines appeared across the entire surface of the supply box, from a distance, it looked like a giant, red-hot iron. Song Jian sensed something was wrong and continued to retreat. Just then, a muffled boom came from behind him, accompanied by a powerful shockwave bursting out from the sloped passage. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian turned to see a dark red shockwave, dozens of feet long, nearly filling the entire sloped passage as it ejected, mingled with countless red-hot and even molten metal fragments. Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of explosions resonated, and the ground began to tremble. A crack spread from the sloped passage, reaching all the way to the perimeter of the base. Some buildings constructed on the ground shook violently, some even collapsed outright. Even those that didnt fall had large cracks in their walls, making them uninhabitable. Patsha had realized what Song Jian intended to do as soon as he lifted the box toward the sloped passage but neither he nor Song Jian anticipated that triggering the self-destruction system of the supply box would create such a powerful explosion, almost bringing down all the buildings in the base above ground. Such terrifying explosive power, there must have been many valuable things inside the supply box all wasted! A pained expression flashed in Patshas eyes, but then his gaze settled on the other, intact supply boxes. At least seven or eight intact supply boxes remained around the perimeter of the base, filling Patsha with anticipation. Song Jian didnt notice when he had thrown himself to the ground. He was still too close to the entrance of the sloped passageway that had just exploded, and to avoid being hurt by the shrapnel and flames, he had instinctively flattened himself against the floor. Ptooey~ When the blast wave from the explosion had somewhat subsided, Song Jian lifted his head, shook it to clear his mind, and spat out the sand and grit that had gotten into his mouth. He then turned to look towards the sloped passageway. At that moment, the passageway still emanated a dark red hue, reminiscent of coals that were about to go out. A smile flickered across Song Jians lips, under such conditions, even the most advanced electronic devices were probably all out of commission. Patsha had come over at some point, and looking at the sloped passageway, his face betrayed a look of surprise. Standing at the entrance, the rolling heat caused his feathers to curl up and dry out, prompting him to retreat repeatedly. Seeing the dark, almost entirely devastated defenses of the passageway, Patsha turned and asked, Are you really planning to keep going? We have no idea what could be down there. Although all signs suggest that the meteorite fragment is in this underground base, no one has actually seen it Song Jian responded straightforwardly, Of course were going to take a look. Even if theres no meteorite fragment, encountering such a huge base warrants exploration. Who knows, maybe well trigger some side quests or hidden tasks! In the Assessment World, it was also possible to trigger side quests or hidden tasks, albeit difficult. But once triggered, and completed, they would definitely greatly improve the pass evaluation. Patshas face showed hesitation. With his current condition, if he were to enter the underground base, hed probably only be able to exert half or a little more of his strength. His preferred environment was wide and flat areas; the sky was his true domain. Seeing Patshas indecisive and reluctant look, Song Jian said to him, How about you stay on the outside and keep watch? The underground base is surely fraught with dangers, and by keeping an eye out for any movement from the other Human Race and Alien Clan examinees, you can immediately notify me if something happens. That way, youll get a share of the credit when the main quest is completed! If Song Jian indeed found the meteorite fragment and completed the assessment alone, Patshas pass evaluation would definitely be much higher than other Human Race examinees who hadnt even made it to this location. Satisfied with Song Jians arrangement, Patsha nodded and said no more. Right now, his mind was completely fixated on the supply boxes on the outskirts of the base. He took the opportunity to see if he could crack the codes on the boxes and open them to discover what was inside. By now, all the light sources inside the sloped passageway had been destroyed; it was pitch black, making it impossible to see what was inside. After the temperature from the explosion had dropped a bit, Song Jian cautiously began to feel his way deeper alone. He possessed dark vision, allowing him to see as clearly as day, even in pitch darkness. After entering the passage, Song Jian discovered the recent explosion had caused part of the passageway to collapse. The end of the passageway shouldve been a crossroads, but the path to the left was completely blocked by a massive boulder. On the sealed-off passageways wall, one could vaguely make out traffic signs indicating directions for vehicles, while a damaged electrical box was tucked away in a corner. The box had been smashed open by the rocks, exposing cables within; two of them were severed and sparking, emitting a zzzt zzzt sound. After searching thoroughly, Song Jian realized that this way was completely blocked. Attempting to clear this path and move forward would take hours, which would be a considerable waste of time. Shaking his head, he turned towards the other passageway and set off. Chapter 1360 - Chapter 1360 Chapter 1362 Rout Chapter 1360: Chapter 1362: Rout Chapter 1360: Chapter 1362: Rout Song Jian followed another corridor deeper into the complex, walking dozens of meters before turning a corner and suddenly seeing a large door ahead shimmering with a metallic luster. The steel door was more than five meters tall and embedded in the rock walls around it, looking very thick and heavy. Song Jian estimated that to force it open, it would take the explosion of at least three or four of the supply crates theyd encountered earlier. How come not a single person has come out by now? Its too eerie! Song Jians brow furrowed as he had been prepared for a fierce battle, but now that hed penetrated deep into the underground base, no one had come to stop him, as if everyone had already evacuated the place. Thinking of this scenario made Song Jian feel as if a heavy boulder were pressing on his chest. He wasnt afraid to fight the people of the underground base, even with all their high-tech weapons; he felt unthreatened. But if they had really evacuated, they would surely have taken the precious meteorite fragments with them, and then Song Jians search area would have to expand from this western wasteland to the entire world, which was indeed a headache. Only as he walked in did Song Jian realize that the steel door was a single piece, sliding to one side to open or close. There were no electronic devices for password recognition and unlocking around the door; it operated using a hydraulic system. There was a huge red wrench on one side of the door. Eh, the door isnt shut tight? Song Jian suddenly noticed a crack on one side of the door. Upon closer inspection, Song Jian found that a basketball-sized rock was wedged in the doors sliding track at the bottom, meaning the door hadnt shut completely, leaving just enough space for a person to squeeze through. Chilled air with a scent of rust was blowing continuously from the gap. Were they in such a rush to leave that they didnt even bother checking? Song Jian looked at the rock on the sliding track of the door, his worries intensifying. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian stepped over the threshold into the underground base. He had only walked a few steps when he suddenly heard some indistinct sounds coming from the darkness ahead, and a shiver of apprehension instantly surged through him. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Looking ahead, the dark space beyond the door seemed like a battlefield in ruins. Several mecha remnants lay scattered on the path, their metallic bodies covered in slashes from blades. Not only that, but there were also numerous scattered weapons and pieces of armor on the floor, and amid the armor were heaps of fragmented bones. On closer examination, Song Jian found the bones to be mostly shattered, with gnawed marks on them. They werent just researching meteorite fragments; were they also studying those alien beasts? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. And in the end, they were devoured by the beasts, leading to the destruction of the entire underground base? Although this was just a speculation by Song Jian, he felt it was probably the closest to the truth. After searching the area without any new discoveries or gains, Song Jian decided to push forward. Soon he entered the working area of the underground base. The place looked like a regular office building. It was divided into individual offices by transparent plexiglass. Normally, one could see employees working through the glass, but now, most of the plexiglass had shattered, and some were stained with dark brown marks. The offices were filled with many skeletal remains and scattered documents. Song Jian picked up a few documents and glanced at them, only to find that they were all research summaries or research proposals for various projects, mostly focused on studying different alien beasts. It was evident that the underground base had once captured a large number of animals and plants mutated due to meteorite fragments. They dissected these beasts, studied their bodily structures, and analyzed the entire mutation process, seemingly intent on thoroughly understanding and controlling the mutation process caused by the meteorite fragments. Just the number of alien beasts they captured and researched is already in the thousands, and the methods are extremely cruel Song Jian felt his stomach churn as he looked at the pictures of mangled flesh on the research reports. He threw the research materials on the floor and stood up, looking around and thinking to himself, This must be the office area. If I want to find the meteorite fragments, I should go to the laboratory or storage area From entering the underground base to the current work area, Song Jian discovered that everything was in disarray. The disaster seemed to have occurred very suddenly, and the people in the underground base were utterly unprepared. If that was the case, there was a high possibility that the meteorite fragments were still in this underground base and had not been taken out, which was good news for Song Jian. Just as Song Jian was about to delve deeper and continue searching for the meteorite fragments, he suddenly received a system message. System: Examinee Teer of the Human Race has died and left the Assessment World. The strength of the Human Race faction has been weakened again! Teer is dead? Song Jian was startled. After all, Teers profession was that of a Sword and Shield Warrior, which among everyone, was considered to have the strongest defense, second only to the Heavy Shield Warrior who wielded shields in both hands. Moreover, Teer was meticulous and shrewd. Song Jian felt that even if all other examinees of the Human Race were to perish, Teer might still survive to the very end. Unexpectedly, the first one to die in the Human Race faction was him! While Song Jian was still stunned, system notifications began appearing one after another on his retina. System: Examinee Moxido of the Human Race has died and left the Assessment World. The strength of the Human Race faction has been weakened again! System: Examinee Kawakuqi of the Human Race has died and left the Assessment World. The strength of the Human Race faction has been weakened again! One after another, seven or eight system notifications appeared, which meant that seven or eight people from the Human Race had died. The Human Race faction, already at a disadvantage in numbers, had made some progress in catching up after Song Jian had taken out a squad. But now, they had lost about half of their manpower and had once again fallen into an absolute disadvantage. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly received a call request. The applicant was the shape-shifting magician Doya, who had always been by Teers side. Song Jian hesitated for a moment then chose to accept. Shortly after, a breathless, urgent voice rang in Song Jians ear. Song, Song Jian, we, weve been ambushed by the Alien Clan faction. They, theyve found a relic and are exploring it. And as soon as you get near that relic, you can, you can receive a golden side quest As she spoke, Doya sent over the contents and rewards of the golden side quest she had received, sharing them with Song Jian. Song, Song Jian, the Human Race faction is finished, almost everyone is dead, and those who are left are fleeing on their own. Take care of yourself! With that, Doya hung up the call. Song Jian looked at the golden side quest Doya had shared, stood in place pondering for a long while, then let out a cold laugh and continued walking towards the deeper parts of the underground base. Chapter 1361 - Chapter 1361 Chapter 1363 The Golden Side Quest Chapter 1361: Chapter 1363: The Golden Side Quest Chapter 1361: Chapter 1363: The Golden Side Quest Doyas final shared gold side quest for Song Jian was not offered with any good intentions, to begin with, let alone the fact that the Alien Clan had also discovered that relic. The mere words gold side quest imply that opportunity and danger exist side by side. Song Jian estimated that to complete the gold side quest, all examinees who had entered the Assessment World would need to work together in united effort, which he knew was simply impossible to achieve. Moreover, already more than half of the Human Races examinees had been expelled from the Assessment World. Snatching the gold side quest reward from the hands of the Alien Clans examinees was fundamentally an impossible task. Song Jian merely glanced at the content of the gold side quest before closing the task panel and continued walking toward the depths of the underground facility. What a pity, the reward for this gold side quest is so rich. Not only does it raise the clearance rating by one tier, but it surprisingly also awards gold skill points, which are excellent for enhancing talent skills Song Jian thought to himself in silence. In the Shattered Divine Realm, the tree spirit Nova that could transform into a human said that a potion to enhance talent skills could be concocted using the Seed of Life, but for some reason, Song Jian had an inherent resistance to this tree spirit Nova. Although he could not find any fault with her, he just did not trust her much. This feeling was very ethereal, without any evidence, yet Song Jian always felt some aversion to this tree spirit. While musing distractedly, he kept moving deeper into the underground facility. Along the way, human skeletal remains were strewn about, as if the employees had gone through an unstoppable massacre. The bones were riddled with bite marks, but strangely, Song Jian did not find a single beasts remains or any trace of the otherworldly creatures throughout his journey. Before long, Song Jian stood at the end of the underground passage. Ahead, a chasm as deep as the sky itself blocked his progress deeper into the underground facility. Song Jian looked up ahead. Although darkness enveloped everything, his dark vision allowed him to see clearly that about thirty meters away was an even deeper and wider cave. There, was likely the location of the laboratory and the place where otherworldly beasts were imprisoned and studied. With a thought, the Chaotic Heavenly Wings behind Song Jian slowly spread open, and he began to fly slowly towards the other side. The chasm beneath him was bottomless, and although it was very quiet, Song Jian felt a vague unease in his heart as he flew over the chasm. It seemed as if many powerful enemies were hidden underneath the endlessly deep trench. Just as Song Jian was two to three meters away from the opposite side of the chasm, he suddenly stopped, remaining motionless in mid-air. He could sense a very formidable presence slowly waking up in the cave on the other side. Initially, Song Jian hadnt noticed it, but as time passed, the presence grew stronger and stronger, reaching the level of a sovereign class BOSS. As Song Jian hesitated whether to continue exploring forward, on the other side, at the edge of a stone forest, a group from the Alien Clan was hunting creatures that were continuously emerging from within the stones. These creatures were average in strength, so killing them did not improve the clearance rating, but they occasionally dropped spiritual cores, and there were many of them. The dozen or so members of the Alien Clan were busily enjoying the hunt. An Alien Clansman holding a spear, with a Vertical Eye of Dark Gold color on his forehead, withdrew his spear from the body of one beast and then kicked it in the chest, sending the over two-meter-long creature flying, crashing into a stone pillar three meters away. A shrill cry pierced the air as the creature struggled for a while and could not rise, ultimately falling limply to the ground, dead. A greenish spiritual core emerged beside its body. These creatures were weak, roughly equivalent to an 80-level elite BOSS, posing no threat whatsoever to this group of Alien Clansmen who were level 100 and had reached the Second-tier Peak Combat Power, unless perhaps thousands swarmed them all at once. These beasts roughly drop an inner core every time thirty are killed. The drop rate isnt great, but for the beast clan, inner cores are treasures. They not only purify the bloodlines in their bodies but also accelerate their cultivation. In other words, they enhance skill proficiency. The inner core dropped by this beast caught the attention of an Alien Clan member who only glanced at it without rushing to snatch it away. The Alien armed with a long spear and boasting three eyes approached slowly, picking up the emerald-green inner core to check its attributes. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth as he carefully tucked it away. Moxi, thats your third inner core, isnt it? Youre making everyone jealous! laughed another member of the Alien Clan, who had a pair of horns protruding from his head. He swung the nearly two-meter-long war blade in his hand and viciously cleaved into a beast covered in scales. Its just good luck! Moxi glanced at the other, smiling as he said, By the way, Xilin, when you chased down that group of human examinees earlier, you must have gained quite an advantage, right? Your pass rating must have increased by at least one level, huh? Not at all, they were so weak. I killed five of them, and my pass rating only went up by 78%. I reckon I need to kill another two or three for a significant increase! Xilin shook his head. The war blade in his hand suddenly burst with a crimson vigor, splitting the beast with decent defense in half. After searching the beasts corpse and finding no inner core, Xilin cursed softly and stood up, looking toward the depths of the stone forest. Moxi, are you really going to give up the main quest to explore this ruin and complete this gold side quest? Xilin stared at the stone forest for a while, then turned to look at Moxi and asked. Of course! A passionate look appeared in Moxis eyes as he said to Xilin, Failing the main quest just means redoing the assessment in three months, but gold side quests are rare opportunities that cant be found just anywhere. Not every time will one come across it, so when it does appear, you have to grab it with both hands Its a pity, though. If youd completed the gold side quest and then the main quest, your valley rating would have increased by at least two levels Xilins eyes showed a tinge of regret. Haha, since weve decided to complete the gold side quest, lets not be greedy. Were down to just over twenty people, and its already a stretch to complete the gold side quest. If we still think about the main quest, we might end up failing both in the end! Moxi laughed. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, with those human weaklings, they might not even complete their main quest by the time we finish the gold side quest! Xilin snorted coldly. If thats the case, then well just cut them off from behind, and by then, we wont let them have the main quest at all! Moxi laughed out loud, brandishing his long spear as he continued to charge into the stone forest at the ever-emerging beasts. Elsewhere, Doya was leading several human race examinees, awkwardly hiding behind a huge boulder. One, two, three, Doya looked around, counting the remaining human race examinees. There were only five left. Recalling the roguish manner of hunting the Alien examinees earlier and then the way Teer had willingly sacrificed himself to protect her, grief and anger filled Doyas heart, and tears uncontrollably fell. Chapter 1362 - Chapter 1362 Chapter 1364 Decision Chapter 1362: Chapter 1364: Decision Chapter 1362: Chapter 1364: Decision Doya looked at her companions with despair. The remaining five were all injured, and their supplies had almost run out. Two of the Human Race examinees had lost a hand, losing more than half of their combat power, and two others had just been pulled back from the brink of death, now in a weakened state. To last for six hours was out of the questionCfor with their current condition, it would only take two or three Alien Clan examinees to annihilate them entirely. Those Alien Clans are all distracted by the golden side quest; otherwise, we wouldnt have been able to get away one of the Human Race examinees took out a potion, hesitated for a moment, and then put it back. It was his last Blood Replenishing Elixir; he had to save it for a more critical moment. Doya, have you made contact with Song Jian? What did he say? another one, missing a palm, asked. I shared the golden side quest with him, but he didnt say anything Doya shook her head as she spoke. Hmph, with his strength, he is entirely capable of completing the main quest on his own. If you hadnt gone too far back then, why would he have abandoned us? another Human Race examinee said bitterly. Noya, you were there at the time. Why didnt you speak up then? The weakened examinee next to him sneered. Dont make yourself out to be so noble. When you realized Song Jians combat power was so formidable, that the main quest was as good as ours, who didnt want a higher evaluation for passing? Pushing him out to complete the main quest on his own, werent you just hoping to take the easy pickings, kill more of the Alien Clan, and get a higher evaluation? You were no different from us; so who are you putting on this act for? Noyas face turned livid, and he scoffed at the weakened man. What now, even if I had that thought, I didnt act on it. Kutawa, are you trying to push all the blame onto me? Enough, lets stop arguing. What are we going to do now? Lets discuss it together. Doya wiped her tears away, asking with a resolute face. Those who followed soon understood the situation, and no one said anything. After all, Song Jian was only a Divine Blessing recipient, and, in their eyes, fundamentally different from them, the native inhabitants. What can we do but seek out Song Jian and complete the main quest together? With our current state, if we dont cling to his coattails, do you really want to wait another three months? Kutawa said loudly. He alone can complete the main quest. We might as well find a place to recover. The four of us have already lost our combat abilities; going there now is pointless, Noya said with a scoff, and the others also showed agreement. The thought of groveling to Song Jian after having just driven him away was too embarrassing for them to bear. Are you all idiots? Kutawa looked at them with contempt, frustratedly saying, Completing the main quest with him, even if were just along for the ride, isnt it better than doing nothing and just waiting here? The Contribution Points from completing the main quest, will they be the same? The evaluation, will it be the same? If we follow him and complete the main quest after all that weve been through, even if our evaluation is lower than his, it wont be by much. But staying here, not even entering the area of the main quest, were likely to end up with the baseline D- rank evaluation, and if that happens, we might as well wait another three months! A D- rank evaluation would at most add three to five attribute points, a reward slightly better than nothing. For them, the games native inhabitants, receiving a D- rank in the combat assessment meant that reaching the Legendary Realm was impossible for them in this lifetime. Lets go, lets find Song Jian! Doya stood up, saying with determination. Doya, have you really decided? Are you really going to pin all our hopes on a Divine Blessing recipient? another examinee said softly. Losing face is good, being ridiculed is fine; this is all the punishment for our previous arrogance! Doya said, If we hadnt forced him to leave before, not only the main mission, we might have also had a great chance at completing the rare gold side mission. Then, our evaluation grade would have been at least an A, or even reach an S Doya looked around at the other four, then continued, Unfortunately, pride and prejudice have made us miss such ratings. Now, I only hope to finish this evaluation with a grade that I can accept, after all, I have already failed six times in a row Doyas voice grew lower and lower, while the others also bowed their heads. These examinees had participated in the third-order combat power assessment not much less than Doya, some even several times more. The combat power assessment, which occurred every three months, had become a torment for them. Now, they only prayed to complete the examination with an evaluation grade of around B, and they would be extremely grateful for it. The other four fell silent, and at last, they all stood up, followed Doya quietly, and walked in the direction Song Jian had left earlier. At this moment, Song Jian had already reached the other side of the ravine. The deep cave was only lit by a few emergency lights, emitting dim light which was better than complete darkness, allowing players without dark vision to explore slowly with the help of these lights. Song Jian not only had dark vision, but his mental attribute had also broken through to over two hundred points, and perception had become his most frequently used means of exploration aside from his eyes. Sometimes, perception was even more reliable than what he could see. The strengthening aura had reached the peak of the Domination level, but it had maintained that state for quite a long time without breaking through to the Legendary Realm. It was as if something was suppressing its power, preventing it from advancing. Song Jian stood still, waited a while longer, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he thought, Just the peak of the Domination level, huh Just as he was about to continue exploring forward, Song Jian suddenly paused. The slight expression of disdain on his face froze immediately as he felt another monsters aura slowly emerge, growing stronger and stronger. How many unwounded Alien Beasts are there inside? Song Jians thoughts raced in his mind. The decision between continue forward and retreat spun in his head for less than a second before he made up his mind. With a fierce stomp, Song Jian dashed forward like lightning. If a second Alien Beast was awakening, it meant there could be a third, a fourth, or even more. If he were to retreat now, he might never have the chance to obtain that meteorite fragment. To continue forward, he must kill these awakening Alien Beasts quickly to ensure the continued exploration. When paths narrow, the brave prevails. If there were only two or three Alien Beasts at the Domination level, that wouldnt be much for Song Jian. But if the number surpassed five, even Song Jian could only guarantee a safe retreat, with the likelihood of defeating them becoming slim. More importantly, among a group of Domination level Alien Beasts, there was bound to be a King LevelCone from the Legendary Realm. If that were the case, the difficulty of the main mission would multiply exponentially. If a King Level BOSS along with a group of peak Domination level BOSSes appeared, even Song Jian would have to give way and not dare to confront them directly. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1363 - Chapter 1363 Chapter 1365 Life-sustaining Capsule Chapter 1363: Chapter 1365: Life-sustaining Capsule Chapter 1363: Chapter 1365: Life-sustaining Capsule Song Jian could only rush toward the two aberrant beasts at top speed and kill them to prevent more revived creatures from appearing. After charging forward for over a hundred meters, Song Jian encountered a giant metal door towering five to six meters high ahead of him. This door resembled the one he passed through upon entering the place, except the previous door slid to the sides, while the current metal door was designed to slide up and down. At the moment, the door seemed to be malfunctioning, getting stuck halfway up. To get through, one had to stoop. Once inside, Song Jian discovered that the room beyond was a fully equipped research laboratory, roughly the size of two or three soccer fields. On either side of the room, there was a row of life-sustaining capsules filled with a pale green solution, each over two meters tall. Within these capsules lay various bizarre biological organs and tissues, all of which appeared markedly different from those of ordinary creatures. In these rows of life-sustaining capsules, some had been destroyed for unknown reasons, their casings shattered with a large hole, and the sustaining liquid within had long disappeared, now only covered in a thin layer of dust. Song Jian continued to walk forward, feeling the presence of the two aberrant beasts getting closer and closer. Soon, he saw several monsters housed in the last few rows of life-sustaining capsules at the back of the laboratory. They were termed monsters rather than aberrant beasts because these creatures were all humanoid. It was evident from their floating state within the capsules that they were bipedal, but their physical features were vastly different from those of humans. Song Jian also located the presence of the creature whose vitality had reached the peak of the dominion level, which was emanating from one of the life-sustaining capsules. At this moment, within that capsule, there was a monster nearly two meters tall, with sharp claws and a wolfs head, its body covered with thick, black fur, drifting in the sustaining fluid. Werewolf? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly. He hadnt expected to encounter werewolves in the Assessment World, knowing from multiple encounters in the game world that not only were they formidable in strength, but they also possessed intelligence and civilization comparable to humans, having once established a powerful empire dominated by werewolves. Impossible, in this Assessment World, neither myth nor legend has ever mentioned such beings Song Jian shook his head and thought to himself, Even these aberrant beasts only emerged in recent years due to radiation from meteorite fragments from outer space; there have never been similar records before! As he spoke, Song Jian widened his eyes and immediately checked the attributes of the creature inside the life-sustaining capsule that resembled a werewolf. Mutated Terror Wolf Beast (Special), Level 90 Dominion-Level BOSS, Vitality Points 6,970,000/8,000,000 Song Jian took two steps back. The creature before him, looking like a werewolf, was still an aberrant beast, but its mutation seemed somewhat distinct and special compared to the others, or else it wouldnt have appeared in this place. Turning his head to look at several other life-sustaining capsules nearby, Song Jian noticed that the creatures in the other capsules were similar to the mutated terror wolf he was currently facing. Although they varied in appearance, they were all humanoid beings capable of walking upright! At that moment, the body of the previously still mutated terror wolf began to shake violently. The liquid within the capsule turned murkier, and it was apparent that metallic-gleaming bone spurs were slowly protruding from the spine of the wolfs back. These bone spurs looked like blades, with thin edges on both sides, nothing like a normal biological tissue. Crack, crack~ The slowly protruding bone spurs soon touched the life-sustaining capsule. Quickly, white spots appeared on the surface of the transparent glass, and cracks spread out from these spots. In a short while, a loud crack was heard as the capsule shattered entirely, the sustaining fluid spilling all over the floor, and the body of the mutated terror wolf collapsed limply to the ground. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as the body of the mutated terror wolf was about to touch the floor, it recoiled like a spring, regaining a standing posture. At the same time, its tightly shut eyes began to slowly open. A pair of ghostly green luminescence, akin to will-o-the-wisps, burst forth from the eyes of the mutated terror wolf, displaying a fierce and bloodthirsty look. Upon seeing Song Jian, the creatures face twisted into a ferocious expression, its mouth slowly curling up to reveal sharp fangs, while emitting a deep, guttural growl from its throat, tensing its body like a drawn bow. Song Jian could not help but tighten his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword. This slight movement seemed to trigger the hunting mode of the already poised mutated terror wolf, which pounced at Song Jian with incredible speed. Its figure even left an afterimage in the air, and its sharp claws shot out from the palm, creating a piercing sound as it sliced through the atmosphere. Clang~ The claws collided fiercely with the Sky-breaking Sword. The mutated terror wolf was knocked backwards, and Song Jian also had to step back several times to stabilize his stance. Its strength is no less than mine! Song Jians face revealed a look of surprise. He was, after all, ten levels higher than the mutated terror wolf. Although leveling up did not increase his attribute values, the strength of this creature was evidently much higher than that of a typical sovereign-level boss. This thought flashed quickly through Song Jians mind when, incredibly, the mutated terror wolf in mid-air made an eerie move. It stamped fiercely into the void behind itself and shot towards Song Jian like an arrow, immediately engaging him in a fierce fight. Two figures clashed like lightning within the vast experimental lab, creating a tempestuous wind in the room. Various workbenches and equipment, hit by the reckless vitality and Sword Qi, instantly shattered into fragments. Sparks burst from severed wires, turning the entire laboratory into a chaotic mess once again. While Song Jian fought the mutated terror wolf, another humanoid creature, resembling a crocodile, slowly opened its dark gold eyes inside another life-sustaining capsule. These eyes were filled with endless coldness and murderous intent. It watched Song Jian and the mutated terror wolf fighting. The once calm pupils involuntarily showed a hint of bloodthirstiness. Seemingly infected by the battle, the creatures body, covered with blue-black scales, seemed to breathe in and out, ready to join the fight eagerly. Chapter 1364 - Chapter 1364 Chapter 1366 Instant Kill Chapter 1364: Chapter 1366: Instant Kill Chapter 1364: Chapter 1366: Instant Kill The mutated terror wolfs strength exceeded Song Jians expectations. On the other side, a mutated beast not weaker than the mutated terror wolf was also slowly awakening. By its side, there were four or five life-sustaining capsules, and the humanoid beasts inside seemed to be startled awake by the noise of the battle, slowly beginning to recover. The space here is too cramped. If I use the Thousand Swords Art, I might damage the surrounding equipment, and if the meteorite fragments are affected, the main mission might be compromised! Song Jian thought to himself. It was only then that he realized his means of attack were somewhat too simplistic. Relying solely on the Thousand Swords Art in regular battles, he could hold his own against even the most formidable bosses, and defeating higher-level adversaries was not out of the question, but once the environment was restricted, the devastating aftermath of the Thousand Swords Arts destructive power was revealed. Besides the risk of damaging the surrounding equipment and potentially affecting the meteorite fragments, this underground base was buried deep underground, and if the commotion was too great, a collapse could occur, and Song Jian, no matter how many Vitality Points he had, would suffocate, directly exiting the Assessment World. Bang! A crashing sound rang out. Song Jian turned his head to see the humanoid beast with a crocodiles head beside him punch a huge hole in the life-sustaining capsule, dragging out the nutrition tubes sustaining its life. It seemed it would not be long before it emerged. Another peak sovereign Song Jian silently noted. For some reason, the peak sovereign beasts before him possessed strength that could almost rival that of early-stage bosses in the Legendary Realm. Not using the Thousand Swords Art to kill them proved to be no easy task. With that thought, a strand of gray Sword Qi started to emerge within Song Jians dantian. The moment this gray Sword Qi appeared, the other pale gold Invisible Sword Qi was repelled, as if oil and water were unable to mix. A pained expression crossed Song Jians face as he struggled to control this strand of gray Chaos Sword Qi. Chaos Sword Canon, Opening Heaven! Song Jian let out a low shout, and his Sky-breaking Sword burst forth with a dazzling gray light. The blade trembled continuously as though it would shatter at any moment. The mutated terror wolf beast, which had already leaped into the air, showed a hint of fear in its eyes. It seemed to sense something; a beasts intuition smelled the scent of death. Roar~ With a fierce roar, a scarlet light appeared in the eyes of the mutated terror wolf beast. On its vicious face, black qi darted about, condensing into strange runes beneath the skin of its cheeks. An ancient and simple Sword Qi Stone Axe appeared in front of Song Jian, who put all his effort into swinging the Sky-breaking Sword, hoping to send forth the stone axes Sword Qi. But the axe seemed to be frozen in mid-air, immovable. Usually, the Sword Qi Stone Axes Song Jian wielded were driven by the power of the Thousand Swords Arts Sword Formation. Now, directly controlling the Chaos Sword Qi to execute the Opening Heaven Style felt like trying to tow a heavy cart with a little horse; the struggle was palpable. The mutated terror wolf beast was now less than three meters away from him. Its claws, as sharp as metal, emitted a fierce qi as though it wanted to tear Song Jian apart with one swipe. In his desperation, Song Jian could only wield Invisible Sword Qi to execute the Thousand Swords Art. In an instant, countless Spirit Swords appeared around him, and as these swords emerged, they flew toward the immobile stone axes Sword Qi in the air like birds flocking to their nest. Hundreds of Spirit Swords merged into the stone axe, and the vigorous aura of the axe became even deeper and more profound. Song Jian felt a slight loosening coming from it. Kill! Delighted, Song Jian let out a thunderous shout and swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand hard at the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The stone axe in midair emitted a deep whooshing sound, its oppressive force causing cracks to form on the grounds stone slabs, creating a trench over a foot deep that extended forward as the axe chopped towards the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast. Anything in its way, regardless of what it was, was crushed into fine powder. Boom! The Sword Qi from the axe moved incredibly fast. The Mutated Dire Wolf Beast in midair was locked on, its only option to retract its claws in front of its chest. After a thunderous roar, the metallically lustrous claws exploded like a burst of fine sand. The Sword Qi axe struck the beasts chest fiercely, hurling it away. Watching the Sword Qi from the axe pass through the chest of the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast and disappear, Song Jian immediately heard a system notification indicating a successful kill. System: You have killed the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast (Special). Battle assessment has been further improved! In the Assessment World, killing monsters does not yield combat experience. However, slaying specific creatures, like mutated beasts, can improve ones battle assessment. Further improvements can be made by obtaining special mutated organs or tissues from the beasts! Insta-kill? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. After all, the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast was a Domination-level boss, no weaker than the early Legendary Realm. Even the evolution of the Thousand Swords Art needed to reach the level of the Sword Qi Stone Tower to subdue a Domination-level boss. Yet now, he had killed a boss with millions of Vitality Points in one move, giving Song Jian an uncanny feeling! From afar, the body of the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast crashed into a damaged Life-sustaining Capsule. A massive wound appeared on its chest, and the flesh around the wound began to crumble, spurting blood continuously. Its body, too, began to disintegrate into fine sand, scattering all around in short order. Amid the pile of sand, an item emanating Dark Gold light glittered invitingly. Song Jian did not walk towards the corpse of the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast but turned his attention to another mutated beast that had just emerged from a Life-sustaining Capsule. This creature, clad in thick scales resembling a giant humanoid crocodile, had Dark Gold vertical pupils that shifted back and forth between Song Jian and the corpse of the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast. The faint red glow in its eyes gradually vanished, replaced by an expression of terror. With a low growl, the beast madly dashed toward the other side of the lab. Soon, it vanished around the corner of a corridor, as if aware that it was the route to an escape passage. Scared off Song Jian was dumbfounded. This beast, which had just emerged from the Life-sustaining Capsule, was not weaker than the Mutated Dire Wolf, also possessing peak Domination-level strength. He hadnt expected that it would be frightened away by his move, Opening Heaven. But at that moment, Song Jian was more show than substance. Not only had he exhausted most of his Invisible Sword Qi, but the slight Chaos Sword Qi, upon activation, had also left his body terribly damaged. The meridian running from his dantian to his arm was like shattered glass, riddled with cracks. Should he forcefully wield the Opening Heaven move again, it was likely that Song Jians body would collapse first. Too bad, otherwise the battle assessment could have been improved further Song Jian thought to himself as he walked towards the remains of the Mutated Dire Wolf Beast that had entirely turned to sand, Lets see what this beast has dropped. A Dark Gold Quality item should be a decent one. Chapter 1365 - Chapter 1365 Chapter 1367 Inlay Chapter 1365: Chapter 1367: Inlay Chapter 1365: Chapter 1367: Inlay Bosses of the Dominion level have a chance to drop epic-grade items, but the probability of these items being of exceptional quality is very low. However, if a golden-quality item drops, the chance of it being of the superior Dark Gold Quality is much higher. Song Jian walked up to the corpse of the mutated fearsome wolf beast and didnt pick up the spoils of war right away; instead, he carefully examined the body of the beast. At this point, the flesh and bones of the mutated fearsome wolf beast had already turned into sand-like grains as fine as the tip of a needle. These grains were a strange gray color and extremely hard; Song Jian couldnt even crush them with his fingers. This isnt a body of flesh and blood at all anymore; it has transformed into another kind of material Song Jian thought to himself. After studying it for a while, Song Jian had no idea why this situation had occurred. Furthermore, after transforming into a sand-like substance, the transparent flames that usually burned them did not appear, which surprised Song Jian. Could it be that the Chaotic Force could even change the rules within the game? Unable to figure it out, Song Jian decided to focus his attention on the loot that had dropped. Eyes of the Fearsome Wolf, Dark Gold Quality, Inlay item, Attributes: can be inlaid in any socket, after inlaying, Strength +10, Constitution +12, Agility +15, Dark Vision +10, Farsight +50; can trigger the skill Bloodthirst. Skill effect, once activated, the user will gain a 30% bonus to attack speed, movement speed, and convert 12% of the damage dealt to enemies into the users Vitality Points. This state lasts for 30 seconds with a cooldown of 30 minutes; Item description: This item is a mutated organ that occurred within the body of the mutated fearsome wolf beast. After leaving this world and handing it over, it can improve your Assessment World clearance rating! So its both an inlay item and a mutated organ that can enhance my clearance rating? A smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. Ordinary mutated organs didnt have item attributes; they only had the property to enhance the clearance rating. This eyeball was worth much more than the usual mutated organs and could possibly raise my clearance rating by one level! Song Jian thought about it; the attributes the eyeball improved were average, but the inherent skill Bloodthirst was very powerful. If he had had this skill during his battle with the mutated fearsome wolf beast, he wouldnt have risked using the Sky-opening sword move, which he had not yet fully mastered. At this moment, the Hexagram Array Diagram on his Night Slayer still lacked three talismans; this was the perfect opportunity to inlay the eyeball into the fourth talismans position. With this thought in mind, Song Jian slowly brought the eyeball close to the Hexagram Array Diagram near his chest. The Hexagram Array Diagram, which had already blended into his skin, started to emerge and radiate dazzling light. Of the six points, three already had talismans inlaid, while the other three points were just dim sockets. The eyeball in his hand soon transformed into a red stream of energy and entered the Hexagram Array Diagram. Bizarre energies circulated continuously within the Hexagram Array Diagram, and a red multifaceted crystal appeared on the fourth point of the Hexagram Star. A hot sensation suddenly came from his chest and spread throughout Song Jians body. Every pore seemed to be radiating heat outward. The sensation came quickly and vanished just as fast; after a short while, it had completely disappeared. Checking his attributes, he indeed saw a new Monster Eye Talisman, with the listed attributes being those of the Eyes of the Fearsome Wolf. Just then, Song Jian noticed that the human-shaped monsters in the remaining intact Life-sustaining Capsules were also slowly awakening. However, their recovery was not swift, and at the moment, they were only twitching unconsciously. A smile formed on Song Jians lips; although he hadnt fully recovered, dealing with these human-shaped monsters that didnt even reach the strength of an Elite Level Boss didnt require strenuous effort. The Sky-breaking Sword in his hand thrust fiercely into the Life-sustaining Capsule, instantly clouding the vital fluid within. The monsters inside didnt even open their eyes before their bodies began to convulse violently. In no time at all, Song Jian received the system notification for a successful kill: Due to the vast disparity in strength, these monsters did not drop any loot, but the increased clearance rating was still awarded. After killing these monsters, Song Jians clearance rating was finally raised by one level again. However, this time the rise was only a minor level, unlike the previous enhancement, this time it was equivalent to going from B level to B+ level. Song Jian smiled slightly, as long as he could ensure the acquisition of asteroid fragments and successful completion of the main assessment quest, his passing grade would be at least an A level. What a pity, it looks like this Golden Side Quest wont be completed after all. Otherwise, the passing grade could at least reach S level, or even SS level! Song Jian thought with some regret. Golden Side Quests are a matter of chance rather than choice; once discovered, one should do everything possible to complete them, even if it means abandoning the main quest. After all, failing the main quest simply means waiting another three months, but Golden Side Quests arent guaranteed to appear in every Assessment World. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. According to Song Jians understanding, that group from the Alien Clan would probably give up the main quest and go all out to complete this Golden Side Quest. If it were him, he would likely make the same choice. Exploring ruins is clearly just the first part of the quest. Who knows what lies hidden within themCI really want to take a look! Song Jian sighed, and after a thorough search of the testing grounds with no further findings, he continued to move forward. He could now faintly sense the presence of weak radiation emanating from deep within the base. This radiation had no effect on his sturdy body, but typical creatures exposed to its influence for an extended period would undergo uncontrollable and bizarre cellular mutations. These mutations could lead to detrimental changes in ordinary creatures, like tumors or cancer, or they might result in beneficial mutations, improving intellect, enhancing physical qualities, or causing various other changes! Just then, the voice of the Thunder Eagle Beast echoed in Song Jians mind. Song Jian, a group of human race examinees from our faction are advancing towards this area for exploration. In just over ten kilometers, theyll discover this base! At this moment, the Thunder Eagle Beast was not standing guard at the outskirts of the base as Song Jian had expected. After finding out it was unable to shake the ropes securing the supply boxes with its strength, the mutated Thunder Eagle Beast Patsha took to the skies for a high-altitude reconnaissance of the surroundings. With its powerful vision, it naturally spotted the group of human race examinees on the ground who seemed to be in quite a disheveled state. So many are still alive? Upon seeing the images transmitted by Patsha, Song Jian was quite surprised. After all, his estimate was that even a formidable defense warrior like Teer had perished, and it was likely that the remaining human race examinees had been driven outCwith perhaps only Doya, adept at transformation spells, left. Unexpectedly, there were still five examinees remaining. It looks like the Alien Clan has also focused all their attention on the Golden Side Quest. Otherwise, they wouldnt have let so many survive! Song Jian shook his head, thinking to himself. Never mind them, if they find this place, let them come here on their own. Song Jian sent a message to the Thunder Eagle Beast and then put the group of examinees out of his mind, continuing on towards the deeper parts of the base. Chapter 1366 - Chapter 1366 Chapter 1368 Bloodthirsty Chapter 1366: Chapter 1368 Bloodthirsty Chapter 1366: Chapter 1368 Bloodthirsty Entering the vicinity of the main quest item, although the task map doesnt explicitly identify the specific location of the quest item, the game system could still subtly influence the examinees subconscious, leading them to move toward the designated objective intuitively. However, such imperceptible influence could only affect the NPC examinees within the game, and its effect on players like Song Jian was negligible. For players, this influence could be a double-edged sword, depending on how they perceive it. At this moment, Song Jian followed the direction in which the mutated humanoid crocobeast had fled, not because he wished to hunt down the creature but because this was the only passageway leading to the deeper parts of the underground base. Before long, a distorted metal door appeared before Song Jian, seemingly violently torn off and twisted like a pretzel before being discarded to the side. Song Jian stood before the metal door and carefully inspected it, even trying to assess its hardness. He discovered that the door was not as fragile as he imagined; if ones strength attribute didnt reach at least two hundred and fifty, it would be impossible to leave even a mark, let alone utterly destroy it as it was now. The strength attribute must be at least three hundred and twenty points. Could it have been done by that mutated humanoid crocobeast from before? Song Jian speculated inwardly. If that were true, then the crocobeasts strength would be even greater than that of the previous mutated terror wolf. Even if Song Jian used the recently acquired Bloodthirst skill, he likely wouldnt be able to stand against its immense power in a head-on fight. Luckily it was scared off earlier; otherwise, it would have been another fierce battle! Song Jian felt somewhat relieved. The use of Opening Heaven Style had resulted in his being backfired upon by the skill, with his meridians damaged. For a certain time, his Sword Qi Value would only recover at 30% of its previous speed, and his Chaotic Sword Qi also fell into a cooldown-like state, rendering it unusable. If the crocobeast had attacked Song Jian at that time, he would have had no choice but to temporarily retreat and wait to recuperate before continuing the fight with it. Past the metal door was a straight corridor, its floor made entirely of metal and illuminated by a straight line of blue phosphorescence. The ceiling and the walls on both sides also displayed the same blue luminescence. Although the corridor couldnt achieve the brightness of daylight, even ordinary people without the sight to see in darkness would not have their vision affected by the blue glow. On each side of the wall, there was a metal door every few meters, each embedded with a round glass window that resembled the private rooms in a KTV in the real world. Song Jian walked to the first door and peered inside; the room behind it contained a surgery table at its center surrounded by some diagnostic equipment, resembling an operating room in a hospital. While observing, Song Jian continued down the corridor. The first two operating rooms were unremarkable, but the central surgery table in the third contained the mangled remains of a body, appearing as if someone had stripped all the skin from it, an act of extreme cruelty. Song Jians brows furrowed as he moved on to the next operating room, only to find several more rooms containing corpses, some appearing human and others resembling beasts, with some surgery tables holding just an arm or a leg. This place must be where they researched the body structures of the mutated creatures. Clang, clang, clang~ Suddenly, a series of striking sounds echoed in the distance, as if someone was hammering on steel. Song Jians heart stirred, and he quickly ran toward the location of the noises. In fact, there was only one path to take here, and when Song Jian reached the end of the corridor, he discovered an open storage room with various dried specimens of strange beasts laid out for viewing but without any value. Among these specimens, there was a small platform only about one meter tall, resembling a simple stone column. On the surface of the column, there were three test tubes, each containing a reddish liquid that shone with the clear brilliance of rubiesCa clear sign that they were no ordinary items. The mutated humanoid crocodile-beast that had previously fled was now frantically attacking the stone platform, apparently trying to obtain the liquid inside the three test tubes. However, a seemingly substantial pale blue barrier about one foot away from the platform stopped the mutated crocodile-beast from getting any closer. The mutated crocodile-beast used its formidable body to repeatedly ram against the barrier on the surface of the stone platformCthe source of the crashing sounds Song Jian had heard before. Upon seeing the stone platform and its barrier, Song Jians eyes lit up, but his excitement turned to disappointment as soon as he clearly saw the items on the platform. Song Jian had initially thought that this was where the meteorite fragments were stored, which were the origin of all strange beast appearances and an absolute treasure capable of promoting further evolution and enhancing strength for them. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was understandable for the mutated crocodile-beast to want to enhance its strength by acquiring them, but to Song Jians surprise, the creature seemed particularly interested in the liquid in the three test tubes. It seems like the researchers here have developed an evolution fluid to enhance the strength of strange beasts, rather than just meteorite fragments! Song Jian sighed to himself inwardly. At that moment, the mutated crocodile-beast also noticed Song Jians presence; it sharply turned and let out an angry roar at him, seemingly to prevent him from approaching the platform. However, from the depths of the mutated crocodile-beasts eyes, Song Jian saw a hint of fear and couldnt help but show a trace of amusement on his face. The louder the bark, the less the bite. Those powerful wild beasts hunting their prey are always silent, daring not to make a sound. Song Jian drew his Sky-breaking Sword and slowly approached the mutated crocodile-beast. His body had mostly recovered by now, and he could barely manage to perform the Opening Heaven Style. However, any creature killed by the Opening Heaven Style would be directly annihilated, from body to soul. The mutated crocodile-beast before him was strong; devouring its soul might even increase the proficiency of his Thousand Swords Art. With this thought, Song Jian activated the Bloodlust skill, and immediately, a crimson glow appeared all over his body. Whoosh~ A faint sound of cutting through the air was heard as Song Jians figure flickered, wielding the Sky-breaking Sword and slashing fiercely at the mutated crocodile-beast. A dazzling sword light burst through the air, while a ferocious glare emerged in the eyes of the mutated crocodile-beast. Cornered and with no escape, the instincts of the beast finally exploded; it growled and with a push of its legs, it pounced towards Song Jian. Chapter 1367 - Chapter 1367 Chapter 1369 Aftereffects Chapter 1367: Chapter 1369: Aftereffects Chapter 1367: Chapter 1369: Aftereffects ` A cornered beast still puts up a fight. The mutated crocodile-like creature, with no way out, became crazed. Its body swelled up once more, leapt high into the air, and with the force of a crashing mountain, pounced towards Song Jian. At this moment, Song Jian was in a bloodthirsty state; both his attack and movement speed had substantially increased. Seeing the mutated crocodile-like creature fighting desperately, he knew its strength was formidable and had no intention of clashing with it head-on. He stepped askew, shifting over three meters to the side, and his Sky-breaking Sword stabbed at an eerie angle towards the creatures ribs. Boom! The mutated crocodile-like creature brought its hands together and hammered down fiercely on the spot where Song Jian had been standing, instantly denting the metal floor and creating a large pit. Radiating cracks spread out from the edge of the pit across the surrounding area. Seeing this, Song Jian was not alarmed but instead delighted. The mutated crocodile-like creatures strength was terrifying indeed, but its agility seemed average. Moreover, as its body ballooned, its strength increased but at the expense of its agility, which seemed to have taken a further hit. At this point, its attack speed and movement speed were weaker than those of a typical sovereign-class BOSS. Sacrificing agility for strength is the dumbest move Ive ever seen! A mocking smile appeared on Song Jians face as he thrust his Sky-breaking Sword viciously into the mutated crocodile-like creatures ribs. Song Jian could clearly feel the Sky-breaking Sword meet with slight resistance before smoothly penetrating the creatures body. It seemed that its defenses had also severely decreased with the expansion of its body. In reality, these changes in the mutated crocodile-like creature werent its own doing but the result of mutations from repeated experiments. Such transformations had once thrilled the researchers, and that was one of the reasons why the mutated crocodile-like creature had survived among many experimental beastsCit was one of the underground facility researchers prouder creations. However, what these researchers didnt understand was that while such a change was a novel discovery at the cellular structure level, it was actually counterproductive in terms of combat capability. Sacrificing speed and defense for an increase in strength only turned the mutated crocodile-like creature into a punching bag in Song Jians eyes, and this punching bag didnt seem too resilient. Song Jians speed was already a bit higher than that of the mutated crocodile-like creatures, and after invoking his bloodthirsty state, he completely overwhelmed it in terms of speed. The mutated crocodile-like creature was like a strong man who could never find his target, wildly swinging its fists at the air while Song Jian repeatedly stabbed the Sky-breaking Sword into its body. -10000 -12000 -18000 With every attack, Song Jian took away tens of thousands of its Vitality Points, yet his own Vitality Points did not change in the slightest. Instead, with each attack in his bloodthirsty state, he drew a trace of vitality from the mutated crocodile-like creature. This vitality was meant to recover his lost Vitality Points, but now, with no damage to his own, the absorbed vitality accumulated within him. Eventually, this unspent force of vitality began to assault Song Jians sea of consciousness, putting him into an extremely excited state. As more and more vitality was absorbed, the initially pleasant feeling of exhilaration gradually turned into madness. Haha, Ill kill you, kill you! Song Jian began to laugh maniacally, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword wildly, no longer using the precise sword techniques from before. Instead, he resembled an ignorant brute, wielding the sword solely based on instinct and strength. ` Thud! The mutated crocodile creature appeared to have noticed something off about Song Jian, and threw a punch towards his head. Had it been the start of the battle, Song Jian could have easily dodged this punch, but now, he was in a state of intense excitement, and his mind had begun to lose control over his body. While his mind told him to dodge, his body was a fraction of a second too slow. The punch was meant for Song Jians head but, because he had managed to dodge slightly, the mutated crocodiles fist ruthlessly struck Song Jians shoulder instead. Crack, crack~ A series of bone fractures sounded from Song Jians shoulder, the intense pain prompting a muffled groan from him. His entire body was sent flying like a ball out of play. All the Vitality that he had accumulated inside his body rushed towards his injured shoulder. A scorching sensation rose from the wound, growing hotter and hotter until it felt as if a red-hot iron was searing the flesh. When Song Jian pulled open his closes to inspect, the wound was a fiery red, and the bones that had been broken now seemed to be forcefully knit together by some invisible hands. The pain of healing was no less severe than that of the fracture, causing cold sweat to form on Song Jians forehead. A moment later, the Vitality Points within Song Jian had been completely depleted, but the injury on his shoulder had largely healed. Recalling the previous experience of the backlash of Vitality into his mind made him shudder with fear. Yet, the extreme mental exhilaration and pleasure he felt as the Vitality surged into his mind were addictive, leaving Song Jian with an urge to experience it once again. Damn it, this skill is toxic! Song Jians face immediately took on a troubled look, now feeling an urge to pluck out the talisman made from the Eyes of the Fearsome Wolf! I was careless! Song Jian sighed, feeling the Vitality within him slowly fade, and took out a healing potion from his inventory, which he then drank down. By this time, the thirty seconds had passed, and the bloodthirsty state had faded away. The mutated crocodiles Vitality Points were about half remaining, which highlighted the sheer power of the bloodthirst ability. In just thirty seconds, it had reduced the creatures nearly ten million Vitality Points by half. However, the memory of the Vitality backlash into his brain that had driven him to madness was still terrifyingly fresh. Ill only use this skill when absolutely necessary from now on! Song Jian sighed again. With a thought, more than fifty Spirit Swords manifested around him. Though using the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation in such a cramped space was risky, summoning dozens of controllable Spirit Swords to aid in the attack was still feasible. Seeing the dozens of Spirit Swords, each burning with dark red flames, float around Song Jian, the mutated crocodiles face suddenly took on a grave expression, sensing the threat emanating from the blades. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Die! With a low shout from Song Jian, he charged towards the mutated crocodile like lightning, and the surrounding Spirit Swords screeched through the air, flying towards the creature. Chapter 1368 - Chapter 1368 Chapter 1370 Serum Chapter 1368: Chapter 1370: Serum Chapter 1368: Chapter 1370: Serum For a moment, as if pierced by a thousand blades, dozens of Spirit Swords penetrated the mutated crocodile monsters body, then flew out from behind. Meanwhile, Song Jian, who had been rushing toward it, stopped in his tracks in time, causing the mutated crocodile beast, which had been ready to clash with him, to reveal a look of astonishment on its face. While the mutated crocodile beast was momentarily stunned, dozens of Spirit Swords drew arcs in the air under Song Jians control, continuing to fly toward the monster from behind. Just one attack had caused the mutated crocodile monsters Vitality Points to drop rapidly, visible to the naked eye. The damage from the Spirit Swords accounted for one aspect, while the monsters significantly reduced defense accounted for another. Originally, each Spirit Sword could only inflict around three thousand points of damage; adding the burning damage from the blazing fire, it would total just over five thousand. But on the mutated crocodile monster, each Spirit Sword could deal seven or eight thousand points of damage. With more than fifty swords, a single attack amounted to more than four hundred thousand points of damage, making Song Jians damage incomparable! If I can control Spirit Swords to attack, why would I engage in close combat with you? A cold smile emerged on the corner of Song Jians mouth. His range of control over the Spirit Swords exceeded a kilometer; it was more than enough to kill the crocodile beast before him. If only his control was strong enough to unleash all the Spirit Swords at once, this mutated crocodile monster wouldnt even withstand a single slash. The main reason he had only summoned a little over fifty Spirit Swords was that Song Jian could control them as if they were an extension of his body. He attacked in any way he wished, from any angle he chose, and could even use some swords to form a Sword Formation, causing tremendous trouble for the mutated crocodile monster. For a while, the mutated crocodile beast was completely suppressed. The room filled with its continuous roars and screams of agony, as numerous Spirit Swords, like a slow slicing execution, made the beasts body spurt out streams of blood. For Song Jian, this battle was much easier than before. Standing more than ten meters away from the mutated crocodile monster, he casually controlled the Spirit Swords to attack it, and the beast couldnt touch him at all. Even when it tried to charge at him a few times, Song Jian forced it back with the Sword Formation. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The mutated crocodile monster, already low on Vitality Points, struggled feebly, its movements growing ever slower. When its Vitality Points dropped to one-fifth, its body began to emit a fierce glow, and waves of heat burst from it, its muscles expanding rapidly. Is, is it going to self-destruct? A shock went through Song Jian, who quickly intensified his attacks. However, this time the Spirit Swords encountered resistance and could no longer pierce the mutated crocodile monsters body with ease. As if in an instant, the monsters body structure had changed again, and even its flesh had become as hard as steel. Clang, clang, clang~ A series of metallic clashes and sparks flying, Song Jian couldnt help but give up on continuing the attack, instead retreating. The force of the self-destruction in such a confined space would be much greater than in an open area. Song Jian was even worried it would blow apart a section of the entire underground base. Whether it was the three vials of medicine set up in the room or the potential gains from meteorite fragments, any damage to them would be unacceptable to Song Jian. Song Jian wanted to stop the mutated crocodile monster from self-destructing, but there was no way to do so. Its self-destruction was a preset mechanism and not under the monsters control. From its shocked and desperate eyes, it was evident that not even the mutated crocodile monster knew it had the ability to self-destruct. Boom~ A massive roar echoed throughout the room, but by then, Song Jian had already ducked out and was standing about forty to fifty meters away from the room. After a violent shaking, the surroundings quieted down again. Song Jian waited a moment before striding towards the room where the mutated reptile beast had self-destructed. Standing at the doorway, Song Jian smelled a strong odor of blood. Only upon entering did he find that the entire rooms walls were splattered with patches of dark brown bloodstains. The mutated reptile beast hadnt even left a carcass behindCno, to say nothing of a carcass, there werent even any larger chunks of flesh or bones. It seemed that its body had turned entirely to blood at the moment of the explosion, spraying over an area of dozens of meters. Even not a single piece of loot has dropped? After a meticulous search, Song Jian disappointingly found that this peak Sovereign-level Boss had indeed left behind not a single piece of loot, let alone a mutated organ that could improve the passage rating. However, maybe because the mutated reptile beasts explosion had damaged the defensive devices on the stone platform in the room, the thick light screen that had originally shrouded the surface of the stone platform vanished without a trace, leaving the three medicine vials within easy reach. Perhaps these are the spoils of war? Song Jian guessed, stepping forward and picking up the three test tubes to examine them closely. The liquid in these three sealed vials emitted a light as clear and transparent as rubies, and at first glance appeared to be blood. But upon closer inspection, the liquid was a hundred times clearer and purer than blood. Controllable Mutated Serum Song Jian carefully checked the attributes of the three tubes: The property is to enhance biological potential, inducing beneficial mutations in the organisms body; each creature is limited to using one tube, and excessive use will cause the creatures genes to collapse! This must be the research achievement of the researchers in this underground base. Its a pity, though, who knows what happened to this underground base, making its people unable to take it with them even when they left! Song Jian thought to himself. Yet considering the massive pile of bones in the underground base, it was likely that none of the staff made it out alive, all having perished here. None of the items from the Assessment World can be taken outCthey only contribute to the passage rating after the assessment ends. However, if they can be used during the assessment, the effects become inseparable. Just as now, if Song Jian doesnt use these serums, they will improve the passage rating after he leaves the Assessment World. If he uses them now, the enhanced strength wont be stripped away upon leaving. Generally speaking, when faced with such a situation, examinees would use the items immediately, as nobody knows whether their examination will be successful. If one fails to complete the main quest, no matter how many precious items they have, they cant improve their passage rating, because they havent passed! All items would vanish. After some thought, Song Jian opened the pet battle interface and looked over at the Black Dragon. In the interface, a girl in a black gothic-style dress lay sprawling on the ground, sound asleep. Song Jian tried to summon her, but received a prompt that the pet was in an advanced sleep and could not be summoned. Shes already successfully advanced to Sovereign level; why is she still sleeping? Song Jians brows furrowed after checking the Black Dragons attributes. Chapter 1369 - Chapter 1369 Chapter 1371 Blood Cocoon Chapter 1369: Chapter 1371: Blood Cocoon Chapter 1369: Chapter 1371: Blood Cocoon Song Jian took out a vial of serum and selected Use towards the Black Dragon inside the Pet Space. Quickly, the serum in his hand disappeared, and in its place, in front of the Black Dragon inside the Pet Space, a vial emitting the glow of a ruby appeared. It was as if an invisible hand pulled out the sealed vials stopper, and immediately, a lingering fragrance wafted out from the vial. The Black Dragon Kamata, who was fast asleep, suddenly twitched its nostrils twice. Even in its dreams, drool started to flow, and in no time, Kamata opened its Dark Gold vertical pupils, got up from the ground, stretched its waist, wiped the drool from the corner of its mouth, and looked around in confusion. Soon, it discovered the reddish vial in front of it. The fragrance from its dreams was indeed drifting from this vial. Kamatas face showed surprise as she grabbed the vial and poured it into her mouth without hesitation, a move that made Song Jian wince somewhat. If someone lured her with good food, they could easily lead her into a trap, or even poison her to death, right? Song Jian thought to himself. However, Song Jian also understood that with the Black Dragons robust constitution, there were probably only a few poisons in the world that could affect her, so naturally, she was not worried about being poisoned. Gulu gulu~ Kamata drank the entire contents of the vial, and her fair cheeks instantly showed an abnormal flush, as though she was drunk. It was then that Song Jian suddenly received another system notification. System: Your battle pet Black Dragon Kamata is requesting to enter battle! Song Jian was taken aback; this was the first time he encountered a situation where a battle pet was actively asking to fight. He subconsciously chose to confirm, and a little girl in a black dress appeared in front of Song Jian. Song Jian, that tasty thing just now, give me another vial! Black Dragon Kamata tugged at Song Jians arm, rocking it back and forth. This thing, one person can only drink one vial! Song Jian shook his head and refused. Kamatas eyes shifted, and she said to Song Jian, The Big Stone isnt interested in this at all, surely it wont drink it. Give me its share. The Big Stone? Song Jian was bewildered, but he quickly understood that Kamata must be referring to Stone Golem Gulu, another battle pet of his. If there was something good, Song Jian would naturally prepare a share for Gulu as well. Can a stone golem even use this serum? Song Jian pondered, but still summoned Stone Golem Gulu. At that moment, Stone Golem Gulu, like Black Dragon Kamata, also had the strength of a Dominion-level BOSS, and even had a dozen more levels than Kamata. However, standing together, it was clear that Kamata had several layers more intelligence than Gulu. Gulu at present could only understand some simple commands and had the intelligence of a three or four-year-old child, whereas Kamata was cunning as a fox. Sometimes, Song Jian felt he couldnt keep up with her pace. Gulu, do you want this? Kamata patted Gulus body, held up the now empty vial, and asked with her Dark Gold vertical pupils staring at Gulu. Gulu looked at the empty vial with a puzzled expression. The serum in the vial had long been completely consumed by Kamata, leaving it as clean as if it had been rinsed dozens of times with water. ` Gulu didnt know what this test tube was for. With its simple intelligence, it couldnt even guess what might have been previously inside it. As Gulu shook its head, Kamata revealed a satisfied smile and said to Song Jian, See, it doesnt like this thing, give its portion to me then Just as Song Jian was about to tell Kamata that a person could only drink one vial of serum, and drinking more could be fatal, Kamatas face suddenly contorted with a pained expression, and he began to moan softly while clutching his stomach. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My stomach, it hurts so bad! Kamata fell to the ground, rolling around and clutching his stomach. Song Jian instantly panicked, not knowing what to do. Could it be that the serum was having some adverse reaction! At that moment, a crimson mist began to envelop Kamatas body. Soon, the mist grew denser and more voluminous. In no time, it completely shrouded Kamata, forming a large, egg-shaped red cocoon, resembling an egg. Gulu stared at the cocoon with a curious look in its eyes, not understanding why Kamata had suddenly transformed into this state. It even poked the crimson cocoon with its carrot-thick fingers. Song Jian immediately stopped Gulu from doing this, and after hesitating for a moment, took out another vial, opened the sealed cork, and shook it in front of Gulu. Gulu, do you want to drink it? asked Song Jian. He thought that as an earth elemental being, Gulu shouldnt be interested in biological serum. Gulu sniffed vigorously and seemed interested in the serum. It nodded at Song Jian, who was taken aback, about to pour the serum into Gulus mouth, when he suddenly received a system alert. System: The effects of the controllable biological mutated serum on elemental beings are unknown, and may cause unexpected changes. Use with caution! Song Jian paused, put the vial away with some regret, thinking that elemental beings really cant use the serum after all. Seeing Song Jian put away the vial again, Gulus expression showed disappointment. Song Jian patted Gulus body and pulled out a Purple Crystal from the inventory bar, tossing it into Gulus mouth. Purple Crystal, a high-grade mineral, had a great attraction to the earth-elemental Gulu. It crunched the Purple Crystal, swallowing it, and soon forgot its dissatisfaction, cooing affectionately at Song Jian. Gulus level had already reached 120, and unless it made a breakthrough to ascend to the Legendary Realm, its level couldnt increase further. The Purple Crystal only added a few points to Gulus attributes on the spot. After sending Gulu back to the Pet Space, Song Jians attention returned to the blood-red cocoon where Kamata was undergoing changes. He didnt know how long the cocoon would last, especially since he needed to search for meteorite fragments. As he hesitated about whether to take the blood-red cocoon into the Pet Space, he heard a crack, and a tear appeared on the cocoons surface, from inside of which a jade armCresembling that of an adult womanCemerged. Staring at the arm, which was akin to that of a grown woman, Song Jians face showed surprise. Kamata, having undergone bloodline inheritance and breaking through to the Sovereign Rank within the Dragon Clan, was considered an adult, but her form had always been that of a 13- or 14-year-old girl. Now, this arm clearly belonged to an adult human woman, which seemed impossible! Could it be that the mutated serum accelerated her growth? Song Jian thought to himself, But by the looks of it, she seems to be naked ` Chapter 1370 - Chapter 1370 Chapter 1372 Meteorite Fragments Chapter 1370: Chapter 1372: Meteorite Fragments Chapter 1370: Chapter 1372: Meteorite Fragments Crack~ A cracking sound arose as a woman dressed in a black bodysuit emerged from the blood cocoon. This left Song Jian, who had some expectations, feeling quite disappointed. Glancing at the womans features, Song Jian found her somewhat familiar. Staring intently at her face, he eventually realized that she seemed to be Kamata, grown up to the age of eighteen or nineteen. Although she had become more beautiful, the traces of her thirteen- or fourteen-year-old self were still visible between her brows and eyes. Kamata? Song Jian tried calling out. Kamata, having crawled out of the blood cocoon, seemed very excited, constantly examining her own body and arms. Hearing Song Jian calling her, she rolled her eyes at him, showing an attitude of disinterest. However, it wasnt long before Kamata seemed to remember something and quickly flashed a sweet smile at Song Jian, saying, How do you think I look now? Now, Kamata possessed a tall stature, her clothing a set of tight-fitting garments similar to a bikini swimsuit. It wrapped around her chest on top and reached her thighs below, showcasing her excellent figure without a doubt. Although still somewhat immature, such a stunning beauty with an exceptional figure and appearance was rare even on television or in movies in the real world that Song Jian had seen. After sizing her up for a while, Song Jian felt his throat go dry and hurriedly nodded, saying, Very nice Then, can you give me another syringe of the serum you had earlier? Black Dragon Kamata approached Song Jian, wrapping her arms around his and pressing close. Song Jian immediately tensed up, momentarily at a loss. In a daze, Song Jian was about to agree to Kamata, but then it struck him that she could potentially die immediately from genetic collapse if she took another dose of the potion, and he suddenly snapped back to reality. Kamata, this serum, Song Jian said with a serious face, a person can only drink one syringe. Drinking more could lead to genetic collapse and death! I am of the Dragon Clan, with physical qualities dozens, or even hundreds of times greater than ordinary humans! Kamata retorted, unconvinced: Ordinary people can only drink one, I can drink a hundred! Before genetics, everyone is equal! Song Jian shook his head and said, This kind of genetic optimization does not care whether youre an ordinary human or a Giant Dragon. Its very dangerous, Kamata, its not that Im unwilling to give it, but you really cant drink it. I dont want to lose a combat partner like you! A glint of light flashed in Kamatas eyes, but she quickly showed a look of dissatisfaction, throwing off Song Jians arm with a cold huff: Whats the big deal? If I cant drink it, then I wont! After saying that, Kamata started to look around, frowning upon seeing the walls of the room splattered with stinking blood. What is this place, its disgusting! The flora and fauna here have mutated to become more powerful due to a fragment of a meteorite, Song Jian briefly explained the main quest to Kamata, My task is to find this meteorite fragment Now that Kamata had awakened and seemed to have greatly increased her strength, he naturally wanted to use her power to complete the main quest. I can feel it over there, a strange fluctuation that might be the radiation you mentioned. Its very faint, as if its enveloped by something. The vibrations it gives off make me feel very comfortable Kamata pointed ahead as she spoke. Song Jians eyes lit up. Could Kamata actually sense the radiation fluctuations from the meteorite fragment? This would be tremendously helpful in finding the fragment, almost like having a human-shaped radar detector. Kamata, lead me to the source of the radiation fluctuations. That must be where the meteorite fragment is! Song Jian said with a look of joy. Kamata closed her eyes as if sensing something. After a short while, she opened her eyes and said to Song Jian: We are currently thirty meters underground in a cramped space. I cant make use of my Giant Dragon state here, and my combat power is only half of what it is in my Giant Dragon state. I sense that there are many powerful creatures at the source of that radiation. If a battle occurs, you will have to rely on yourself! Song Jian paused and then nodded, his expression turning serious. The radiation from meteorite fragments wasnt something all creatures could endure. Weak creatures exposed to the radiation for long periods might grow stronger at first, but as time passed and their potential was exhausted, the radiation would then alter their genetics, causing those whose potential was depleted to suffer genetic collapse and die. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Only those creatures already powerful beyond compare could withstand the radiation from meteorite fragments over long periods, and the longer they were exposed, the more powerful they would become. The creatures that Kamata had sensed were likely the latter, and it was possible that King Level, that is, Legendary Realm mutants, had emerged! Kamata moved ahead, with Song Jian closely following behind her. After walking about eight or nine hundred meters, the space in front of them suddenly opened up. They could see that the surroundings were no longer a man-made underground base, but a vast underground cave. The ceiling was at least sixty or seventy meters above the ground, and Song Jian could even hear the sound of an underground river flowing in the distance. Were close, just up ahead! Kamata pointed ahead and said. Looking forward, there was a simple fence gate, surrounded by a makeshift wall of reinforced steel. However, at this point, both the fence gate and the steel walls were twisted and distorted, damaged beyond recognition, as if they had been repeatedly charged and trampled by a herd of beasts. Roar, roar~ Mwah, mwah, mwah~ From a distance, the faint sound of wild beasts roaring could be heard, with numbers totaling at least ten or more. If all these beasts were Bosses with King Level Combat Power, then Song Jian would have to return empty-handed. This is only a third-tier Combat Power assessment world, yet the task is to steal from the hands of a dozen or more King Level Bosses. The difficulty of this task is a bit too much! Song Jian thought to himself. If that were true, it was likely that no one would be able to complete it unless the two factions of Examinees in the Assessment World joined forces. Only then would there be a slim chance. After all, the mainline task was to obtain the items, not to fight and kill a dozen Legendary Realm King Level Bosses! The two of them crossed the damaged fence and continued forward, soon arriving at an underground lake. The lake wasnt very large, appearing to be only about ten acres in size. The silhouettes of some enormous creatures were faintly visible, with most of their bodies submerged in the lake, only revealing a small portion above the water surface. But even this small portion was enough to send shivers down ones spine. In the center of the lake was a small island, which was actually just a huge rock. Only a few square meters were above the waters surface. On this rock, a fist-sized crystal floated silently about a foot above the stone, emitting light that pulsated continuously, flickering like stars in the night sky. The task item, meteorite fragment? Song Jian stared at the crystal in the distance, and even without checking its properties, he was certain it was the meteorite fragment from the mainline task. Its so beautiful, Song Jian, I want that thing! Kamatas eyes reflected the blue light of the meteorite fragment as she pointed at it and whispered excitedly. Chapter 1371 - Chapter 1371 Chapter 1373 Similar Kind Chapter 1371: Chapter 1373 Similar Kind Chapter 1371: Chapter 1373 Similar Kind For the Dragon Clan, there is a certain obsessive desire to possess all that sparkles; perhaps this is an affliction common to their kind. Upon seeing the crystal on the giant rock in the lake shimmering with blue light, Kamata instantly focused all his attention on it, completely oblivious to the numerous terrifying monsters hidden within this subterranean lake. Song Jian merely glanced at the crystal atop the lakes rock, then turned all his focus to the lurking monsters within the lake. The monsters did not bother to conceal their presence, releasing their frightening aura unabashedly. Such a terrifying pressure made Song Jian, standing at a distance, feel a chill of fear coursing through his bones! There are at least three Legendary Realm bosses Song Jian gritted his teeth and thought to himself. Song Jian, Song Jian, I want that! Seeing Song Jians restless demeanor, with his attention seemingly fixed on the lake, Kamata suddenly became unhappy, tugging at his sleeve and repeating her demand. Young lady, didnt you see there are so many terrifying monsters guarding that fragment in the lake! Song Jian said, somewhat helplessly. With his abilities, not to mention attempting to snatch it, even getting slightly closer would likely provoke an attack from these monsters, who seemed to be guarding the meteorite fragment together. Hmph, these ugly freaks think they can compete with me for a treasure? Kamata snorted arrogantly, a dangerous glint flashing in her eyes. In the eyes of the Dragon Clan, they are the supreme predators and all other creatures are merely their prey. This pride stems from their bloodline and has nothing to do with actual power! Song Jian was suddenly at a loss for words, aware that, despite having ingested the serum, Kamata was still at the peak of the Dominion tier and hadnt taken that crucial step forward. For the Dragon Clan to reach the Legendary Realm, they would need at least a thousand years. The serum, having optimized Kamatas bloodline genetics, greatly shortened this time. At this point, Kamata was like having one foot on the threshold of legend. Perhaps with just one epiphany, or other fortunate encounters, she could enter the Legendary Realm thousands of years ahead of other dragons her age. But, nonetheless, Kamata did not have the power of a Legendary Realm yet. Even though she might be able to contend with one or two early Legendary Realm beasts from the lake, she could not face an attack from three such bosses at once. Whats more, the lake housed not only three Legendary Realm bosses but also over a dozen Dominion Peak-tier bosses. With such formidable power, not just Kamata, but even the Dragon Priests from the Dragon God Hall would find this collection of foes daunting if they came here. Kamata, why dont you lure them all out, and Ill take the fragment? Song Jian ventured to ask. If you get that fragment, can you give it to me? Kamatas dark gold vertical pupils flickered, naively gazing at Song Jian. That, that should be okay? Song Jian said wiping sweat from his brow. He knew that if it indeed were a fragment of a meteorite, then it was an objective item that had to be turned in later. However, before turning it in, he could let Kamata play with it for a while; once they left the Assessment World and the meteorite fragment disappeared, it would no longer be his concern. Song Jian watched Kamatas face light up with joy and immediately felt a twinge of guilt, as if he had deceived a little girl. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kamata took steps towards the lake, while Song Jian used the Abyss Concealment Skill, hiding nearby, quietly waiting for Kamata to draw all the monsters out of the lake. Approaching within thirty meters of the lake, a roaring sound emerged from its waters as a massive head the size of a house slowly emerged. This boss, with its lengthy neck, bore a resemblance to the legendary plesiosaur detailed in ancient tales. This creature was one of the three Legendary Realm bosses that Song Jian had sensed. Upon detecting Kamatas presence, it issued a threatening roar, and other bosses also quickly became aware of the steadily approaching Kamata, bellowing angrily in her direction. Some of the more ferocious beasts even burst forth from the lake and lunged toward Kamata. Kamata snorted coldly, and her vertical dark gold pupils radiated a dazzling light. The pride of the Dragon Clan made her feel both anger and humiliation in the face of these attacks from strange beasts. Since when did these common creatures dare to bare their teeth and claws before the noble Dragon Clan! Walking forward two more steps, Kamatas terrifying figure of a black dragon appeared before all the monsters. Now over ten meters tall and seventeen to eighteen meters in length, her scales, once black as ink, now outlined with a faint golden glow, lent the menacing black dragon an aura of sacredness. Sensing the unmasked aura of peak dominance exuding from the black dragon Kamata, the bosses that were initially pouncing towards her suddenly halted, staring at her in confusion and seeming to hesitate. However, Kamata let out a crisp dragons cry and took the initiative to attack these bosses. Dragon Breath spurted out towards them, followed by her powerful body slamming into them like a train. For the creatures that dared to claw at a dragon, the Dragon Clans response was always the sameCto utterly destroy them! Even faced with three bosses of equal peak dominance, Kamata showed no fear and clashed with them in battle. Against Kamata in her dragon form, these bosses seemed somewhat timid, letting out piteous whines akin to pleas for mercy after enduring a barrage of her attacks. But Kamata remained ruthless, tearing into them with the apparent intent to shred them to pieces. Her vicious demeanor seemed to displease the three Legendary Realm bosses. Aside from the boss akin to a plesiosaur, the other two Legendary Realm bosses slowly surfaced from the lake. One was a giant serpent with a single horn on its head, and the other was a massive cyan-black lizard. Their sizes dwarfed the average creature of their kind by dozens of times, and together, they occupied nearly half of the lakes area. The three Legendary Realm bosses roared at the black dragon Kamata, but to Song Jians surprise, upon seeing Kamata reveal her dragon form, they held back from launching an attack and harbored no hint of killing intent. Their discontent now seemed to stem from Kamatas intention to kill the monsters that had attacked her. After crushing one monsters skull, shattering anothers throat, and tossing the scarred body of the last beast into the lake, Kamata let out a proud roar over the waters, as if she was making a declaration to all the creatures there. Song Jian had assumed that Kamatas offensive would enrage the lakes monsters. However, after she took down three creatures and even began taunting the others, the three Legendary Realm bosses that should have been provoked instead slowly retreated back into the lake. The rest of the monsters kept their distance, looking at the black dragon Kamata with eyes filled with fear. The plesiosaur-like boss called out to Kamata several times, seemingly trying to convey some message before slowly sinking to the lakes bottom. Kamata stood at the edge of the lake, glancing at the bosses in the water with a hint of confusion before turning to look toward Song Jians position. For a moment, she seemed unsure what to do next! So they think of Kamata as one of their own? Song Jian felt a slight twinge of annoyance, looking at the meteorite fragments on the central rock of the lake and feeling somewhat speechless. Chapter 1372 - Chapter 1372 Chapter 1374 Taking the Serum Chapter 1372: Chapter 1374: Taking the Serum Chapter 1372: Chapter 1374: Taking the Serum Kamata felt it was a bit strange, for she didnt sense any hostility from these creatures. After hesitating for a moment, she tried walking toward the lake and discovered that not a single creature attacked her. In fact, some even made way for her in the lake, leaving her a large space. Song Jian watched as Kamatas body disappeared into the lake, which looked small but was very deep, swallowing her figure completely. As Song Jians combat pet, he could also use Kamatas senses to perceive her environment; he could vaguely feel that the lake was bottomless, much deeper than he had imagined. After entering the lake, Kamata slowly swam towards the rock in the middle of the lake. In her view, this crystal, flickering with blue light, should be in her possession alone. When she was about ten meters away from the center of the lake, three bosses from the Legendary Realm suddenly emerged and let out a low growl at her, seemingly preventing her from moving closer. In this underground lake, the stronger the creature was, the closer it would be to the meteorite fragment. Within ten meters of the fragment were only these three Legendary Realm bosses. The reason Kamata could approach within ten meters was that these Legend Realm bosses recognized her strength. Though she was currently at the peak of the Dominion tier, she possessed the purest Dragon Bloodline. The three Legendary Realm bosses also had some diluted Dragon Bloodline, and from this bloodline connection, they recognized a natural suppression from Kamata. In a real fight, Kamata wouldnt be much weaker than them; thus, they tacitly allowed Kamata the right to approach the meteorite fragment within a ten-meter radius, just as they did. However, this didnt mean that they were willing to let Kamata monopolize the meteorite fragmentCthey all harbored ideas of keeping it for themselves. But after a fierce struggle for dominance, none of the three creatures was capable of overpowering the others, which resulted in the current standoff and shared situation. They were willing to share the meteorite fragment with Kamata but absolutely unwilling to let her keep it to herself. Seeing Kamata continue to approach the fragment had crossed their bottom line, so the three creatures surfaced together to stop her advance. Roar~ Kamata let out an angry dragon roar at the three creatures, believing they had no right to contest her for the meteorite fragment. But when the three creatures united and exerted their pressure, they completely restrained Kamata, preventing her from advancing an inch further. No matter how Kamata struggled, she couldnt contend with the three Legendary Realm creatures, and she was forced to stop. She looked at the meteorite fragment ten meters away with a look of reluctance in her eyes. At this moment, Song Jian was shocked that these creatures could accept the presence of the Black Dragon Kamata. Perhaps it was because of Kamatas formidable strength or because she had ingested a Mutated Serum and was marked with the same scent as these creatures, making them recognize Kamata as one of their own. With this thought, Song Jians eyes brightened, and he took out a vial shimmering with the light of a ruby from his inventory, thinking to himself, If I also take a serum, will they also see me as one of their kind? If this were true, as long as he approached within ten meters, he was confident that he could reach the center of the lake in two seconds, snatch the meteorite fragment, and then hide within the Shattered Divine Realm. Song Jian believed that without the meteorite fragment, these creatures wouldnt take long to disperse naturally. With this in mind, Song Jian opened the vials stopper and poured the serum into his mouth. Only after the serum entered his mouth did Song Jian realize that it didnt have the stench of blood at all; instead, it had a faint scent of grass and trees. It went down like a cool liquid flowing down his throat and into his stomach. Quite tasty! Song Jian smacked his lips, thinking to himself. Just then, a burning sensation suddenly surged from his stomach. This feeling spread rapidly throughout his body at a fast pace. Underneath his skin, spiderweb-like red marks slowly appeared, causing Song Jian to experience a soul-piercing pain. Caught off guard, Song Jian couldnt help but let out a low roar, and with this roar, he actually spewed out intense Flame from his mouth. In a short while, all the hair on his body began to slowly curl and wither, then turned into ashes. Threads of Vitality seeped out from his pores, drifting in the air like countless tiny tentacles. Soon, more and more of these red tendrils of breath intertwined with each other, eventually forming a large blood cocoon, nearly identical to the one previously formed by the Black Dragon Kamata. By this time, Song Jian had already lost his self-consciousness due to the agony, his whole being in a daze, as if he were dead. After an indeterminate amount of time, Song Jian suddenly felt somewhat suffocated and the space around him seemed confined, as if he was wrapped in a layer of tough membrane. Could it be that Ive traveled through time? Am I in my mothers womb now? A thought suddenly surfaced in Song Jians mind. Just then, Song Jian vaguely heard several roars of exotic beasts, finally snapping back to reality, realizing he was still in the cave of that underground base. I took the Mutated Serum Song Jian recalled everything, understanding that he must have been enveloped in a blood cocoon just like the previous Black Dragon Kamata. He reached out, grabbed the tough membrane enveloping him, and ripped it forcefully, Zi la, and instantly, Song Jian felt much more comfortable breathing. As he crawled out through the torn gap, the blood cocoon that had enveloped him began to slowly dissolve, seeping into the ground, leaving only a patch of dark brown stain where it had been. At this point, Song Jian suddenly discovered that he was stark naked, all his equipment had automatically been stored in his inventory, not even intimate clothing was left. Hiss, at least the Black Dragon Kamata had a layer of underclothing; how come Im left completely bare! Feeling a chill, Song Jian hurriedly got dressed from his inventory. It was then that Song Jian noticed his body felt lighter. Opening his personal attributes, a look of surprise appeared on his face. Hahaha, this serum, its effect is really too powerful! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. All his attributes had increased by twenty to thirty points each, which meant that a single serum had added over a hundred attribute points to him. Although these points were distributed randomly, the increase alone was equivalent to him completing an A+-rank combat power examination. In other words, even if his examination task failed, it would still be a huge win! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, with the meteorite fragment within reach, it would be difficult to fail this examination even if he intended to, a confident smile appeared on Song Jians face as he walked towards the lake. Meanwhile, five examinees from the human encampment had already discovered the outer facilities of the underground base and were cautiously approaching with guarded expressions, while their every move was under surveillance by the Thunder Eagle flying high in the sky, ready to report their status to Song Jian at any moment. Chapter 1373 - Chapter 1373 Chapter 1375 Open the Supply Box Chapter 1373: Chapter 1375: Open the Supply Box Chapter 1373: Chapter 1375: Open the Supply Box This place, this is the underground base of the Kebolan Company? exclaimed an examinee from the Human Race camp, his palm severed. The Kebolan Company logo was clearly visible on the exterior of the base. The meteorite fragment should be here, but where did Song Jian go? Doya looked into the distance, puzzled. Their strength had greatly diminished, and they dared not provoke the formidable powers in the Assessment World. Doya, the meteorite fragment should be within this underground base of the Kebolan Company. Maybe Song Jian has already gone inside. Should we also check it out? a nearby examinee whispered. This isnt a place we can just barge into Doya gave a bitter smile. If the Human Race camp examinees were at their peak, she might have dared to try, but now Doya, I can feel it, there seems to be no one guarding the perimeter of this base A Human Race camp examinee closed his eyes, suddenly speaking out. Koman, are you sure? Doya asked in a low voice, her brows slightly furrowed. Koman had a special reconnaissance ability that allowed him to detect the vitality emitted from enemies from a great distance. Vitality, different from aura, couldnt be hidden. The stronger the creature, the more vigorous its vitality. With this ability, Koman was always the scout for the Human Race camp team, helping them avoid many powerful beasts. No one, theres no sign of living vitality on the entire surface of the base! Koman reaffirmed after a careful check. Lets go, have a look! Doya immediately decided, and they quickly walked toward the perimeter of the base. Upon entering the base, the group immediately discovered several unsealed supply boxes, with eyes revealing a look of surprise. Open them and see, there might be good stuff inside! Doya said, and the others immediately moved forward to start dismantling the supply boxes in the base. The mutant Leiying Patsha watched the group dismantle the supply boxes, anger flashing in his eyes. These supply boxes were first discovered by him, and they dared to snatch his finds. However, Patsha dared not compete with these people now. With his current strength, it was impossible to be a match for the five of them, especially the only woman in the team, who exuded a terrifying aura. Her strength was far from as simple as it seemed on the surface. Patsha watched helplessly as the five of them untied the ropes on each supply box, and using an electronic card, after some simple operations, they even managed to unlock the combination locks, which made Patshas eyes turn red with envy. Once the combination lock was opened, the four corners of the supply box immediately made a clanking sound, white vapor rose from the corners, accompanied by the sound of decompression. The supply box slowly opened and laid flat on the ground, exposing the military supplies inside: firearms, bulletproof vests, high-explosive grenades, ammunition, and even three pieces of single-operator surface-to-air missile equipment. Kule, well done, without you, we wouldnt have gotten these supplies! Doya praised Kule, who had just used the electronic card to unlock the combination lock, with a smile on her face. Kule had been in a weakened state due to injuries and smiled modestly upon receiving Doyas praise. He waved his hand and said, Ive encountered such a situation before, so I prepared a universal password card. As long as its this kind of electronic lock, theres no problem, but if its a mechanical lock, this electronic card is useless These weapons can at least double our strength. When encountering the Alien Clan, with these, we can give them a tough time! Heh, not only that, but these things can also improve our assessment ratings. So many of them should at least allow all of us to go up a minor rank. There are five more supply boxes, lets open them together. Weve really struck it rich this time! Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Human Race camp examinees began to laugh heartily, but their laughter only fueled the anger of the airborne Leiying Patsha, who even considered summoning lightning to obliterate all these Human Race camp examinees! Master, they have opened all the supply boxes already and have obtained quite a few good items! Patsha relayed what he had witnessed through the power of the Pet Contract to Song Jian. Suddenly, the scenes from Patshas eyes appeared in Song Jians mind. Song Jian smiled slightly, seeing that these guys had indeed found quite a few good items. In those supply boxes, aside from firearms, there were plenty of daily supplies, food, clean water, and even medicine. Two Human Race camp examinees with severed palms found some injectable medicine in the supply boxes and, after using them, their broken palms actually regrew. This immediately astonished Song Jian. Yet, considering Kebolan Company had managed to develop a controlled mutation serum, it didnt seem so surprising that they could come up with a medicine for regenerating limbs. What a lucky bunch! Song Jian chuckled, then after giving Patsha a command to continue reconnaissance, he began to slowly adapt to his even stronger body. The increase of hundreds of attribute points had bolstered Song Jians strength by at least a third. Now, he was practically a humanoid fierce beast. More importantly, Song Jian felt that the effects of the serum had not fully manifested yet. The enhanced physical qualities were likely just the most superficial changes. He had not yet noticed deeper genetic mutations, but he believed that, with time, as the serums effects were fully released, he might also possess some unexpected superpowers! This is truly exciting! At this moment, Song Jian was brimming with power. He swung his fist vigorously, and a boom resounded through the air. Having nearly adapted to his suddenly enhanced strength, Song Jian strode toward the lake. He didnt know if his ingestion of the serum would grant him recognition by the mythical beasts. If not, he planned to kill a few beasts to attract the attention of the three Legendary Realm beasts, lead them away, and then have the Black Dragon Kamata take the meteorite fragment. Guarded by three Legendary Realm powerhouses, neither the Human Race camp examinees nor the Beast Camp examinees could take the meteorite fragment by a frontal assault. They would need to draw them away first! As Song Jian approached, some beasts around the edge of the lake became restless, stirring and emerging from the water, issuing low threatening growls. Song Jians eyes brightened; upon detecting him, these beasts didnt launch an attack, which was an excellent sign. Clearly, the serum he had consumed was starting to have an effect. Chapter 1374 - Chapter 1374 Chapter 1376 Kill Chapter 1374: Chapter 1376: Kill Chapter 1374: Chapter 1376: Kill Song Jian slowly approached the lakes edge, where he could clearly see a puzzled expression in the eyes of the mythical beasts around the perimeter of the underground lake. Although Song Jian had a scent they were familiar with, as a human, he was still very different from the mythical beasts. Roar! The Legendary Realm beast, resembling a plesiosaur, surged from the bottom of the lake, letting out an angry bellow as it swiftly swam towards Song Jian. In just a matter of seconds, the Legendary Realm creature reached the shore. As it drew near, Song Jian suddenly felt his skin tighten and the air around him grew more humid. Ding! A strange sound echoed by Song Jians earCan abruptly materializing water drop shot towards him like a bullet, grazing his cheek and leaving a bloody mark before vanishing. Stunned, Song Jian realized the attack was impossible to guard against; the water drop seemed to appear out of nowhere and gave him no chance to dodge. A thought flashed through his mind, and he involuntarily opened his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye at the center of his forehead. Suddenly, the seemingly empty void was filled with numerous densely packed, conically shaped water drops, each with a thread as thin as a hair trailing from its tail. Following these threads with his eyes, Song Jian discovered that they all originated from the body of the plesiosaur creature. What, what kind of superpower is this! Song Jian exclaimed in astonishment. Just then, one of the threads trembled violently. With a ding, the thread snapped, and the water drop tethered to its end flew towards Song Jian once more, this time aiming for the center of his forehead. Hmph! With a cold snort, Song Jians face darkened. The Breaking Illusion Divine Eye on his forehead burst into a brilliant light, directly colliding with and completely vaporizing the water drop. At the same time, a beam of light shot towards the plesiosaur, cutting a more than three-foot-long wound into its elongated neck. Blood spattered in all directions, and the plesiosaur was instantly enraged. Ding, ding, ding~ A series of explosions resounded by Song Jians ear as numerous threads began to quiver violently. In an instant, over a hundred water drops were poised to launch, enveloping a vast area directly in front of Song Jian. These drops, seemingly made of water, were actually incredibly hard. With Song Jians defensive capabilities, they could easily pierce through his body. Had he not been able to see them before, Song Jian would have been severely injured under this attack, but now, he had plenty of time to dodge. With a thought, a thousand Spirit Swords appeared on the surface of Song Jians body, swirling around him. A dazzling, dark red flame blossom opened slowly in front of him. This time, Song Jian executed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation without locking onto any target, so the Sword Formation merely unfolded in its standard pattern, barely managing to protect Song Jian alone. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Almost all the water drops shot towards Song Jian at the same time. He observed them flying in the void for a while before they gradually became visible. The portion of their flight that had been detached from the threads was like the first three seconds he activated Soul Wander, seemingly existing in an alternate plane of trajectory! As these water drops left the alternate plane, they were now less than a meter away from Song JianCtoo close to dodge completely, despite the further enhancements to his physical abilities from the serum. Such superpowers are nearly divine, how could this legendary creature be so formidable! Song Jian was astonished. Moreover, why did it attack me as soon as it saw me, while the other two Legendary Realm beasts seem to have no interest in me at all Song Jian sensed through Black Dragon Kamata that the other two Legendary Realm beasts were still in the depths of the underground lake, continuously absorbing the radiant energy emanating from the meteorite fragments, completely indifferent to his presence. Seeing the fury in the eyes of the plesiosaur-like beast before him, Song Jian seemed to understand. It looked like this beast had been modified, and the researchers must have inflicted great harm on it, which filled it with rage towards humans. Upon seeing Song Jian, it disregarded the familiar scent emanating from him and launched an attack directly. Clang, clang, clang, boom, boom, ~ Countless droplets collided with the continuously spinning dark red flames of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, sparking showers of sparks. Song Jian saw that more and more lotus leaves were shattered by the droplets, breaking into pieces and turning into fragmentary Spirit Swords that fell and slowly vanished into specks of light. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The lotus leaves grew fewer and fewer, and the impacting droplets became less and less, until at last, only a few remaining lotus leaves of the Sword Formation still barely existed, while the droplets had disappeared completely. Just then, the entire Red Lotus Sword Array suddenly collapsed, and as the plesiosaur-like beast felt a surge of surprise, a sharp long sword appeared above its head, slashing down viciously at it. Just as the plesiosaur-like beast was too slow to dodge, only able to withstand the strike with its massive body, Song Jian suddenly gripped the Sky-breaking Sword and charged at it. A thread of primordial Sword Qi swirled rapidly within him, and this time, presumably due to his increased physical fitness, the searing feeling brought about by the Sword Qi was much diminished, and his control had improved; executing the Opening Heaven Style had also become much easier. Swipe~ The Red Lotus Sword grazed the neck of the plesiosaur, and had it not dodged in time, the strike could have beheaded it. Although it was only a graze, it still caused considerable pain to the plesiosaur-like beast, which let out an angry roar just as a long-handled battle axe appeared in midair and chopped down at it fiercely. A silent aura of chaos spread, and the plesiosaur-like beast seemed to sense something, revealing a look of despair in its eyes, and quickly retreated towards the underground lake. As it neared the lakeshore, the battle axes Sword Qi cruelly chopped into its body. In an instant, the plesiosaur-like beasts body stiffened, and from the wound, not a single drop of blood spurted out; even the battle axe, having cut into its flesh, disappeared without a trace, completely silent. However, at that moment, a large amount of grey sand poured out from the wound on the plesiosaur-like beast, and in an instant, its entire body crumbled as if it were a sculpture made of sand; with a whoosh, it scattered on the lakeshore. Song Jian gasped heavily for a few breaths, feeling somewhat stifled in his chest. The aftermath of unleashing Opening Heaven at full force was significantly diminished compared to before. If not for the lack of Sword Qi Value, even if he had to execute it twice in a row, Song Jian felt that he could bear it! System: You have slain a King Level BOSS beast, displaying extraordinary bravery, and your assessment rating is improved! Congratulations, your pass assessment rating can now be upgraded by one level! As expected, slaying Legendary Realm BOSSes makes it easier to gain assessment rating improvements! Song Jian thought to himself. Suddenly full of confidence, he felt that the remaining two Legendary Realm BOSS beasts would no longer hinder his mission completion. Just as Song Jian was preparing to continue towards the lake, he suddenly noticed that next to where the plesiosaur had crumbled into a pile of fine sand, a golden bead had appeared. A faint, ethereal fragrance wafted from this bead, immediately arousing a desire to swallow it whole in anyone who smelled it! Chapter 1375 - Chapter 1375 Chapter 1377 Inner Alchemy Chapter 1375: Chapter 1377: Inner Alchemy Chapter 1375: Chapter 1377: Inner Alchemy Whoosh~ The water in the lake instantly began to boil, as countless beasts scrambled towards the direction where Song Jian was standing. Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back, and only after a moment, he realized that the target of these beasts was actually the golden pearl that had dropped from the plesiosaur-like beast. Just then, a roar erupted from the lake, as the one-horned python suddenly emerged from the water, its upper body towering high. Its pair of cold eyes also locked onto the golden pearl with a death grip. On the other side, the lizard beast, resembling a crocodile, only exposed a pair of eyes above the surface. Most of its body was hidden in the lake, and its eyes were also fixed intently on the golden pearl. What is this thing? Could it be that this is the inner core dropped by the plesiosaur-like beast? Song Jian wondered in astonishment. By now, the pinnacle beasts of the Ruler tier had surrounded the pearl, but all kept a three to four-meter distance, not daring to approach any closer, all eyeing each other greedily. At this moment, Song Jian saw more and more beasts crawling out of the lake, the number already surpassing thirty. These massive beasts had stacked around the golden pearl in layers upon layers, even squeezing Song Jian out of the circle. How many more beasts could be hiding in this lake? Song Jian thought in surprise. He had initially believed that the lake was home to only about a dozen pinnacle Ruler tier beasts and three Legendary Realm beasts, but now that more than thirty had emerged, with countless others continuously surfacing from the lake. Just how deep is this lake to conceal so many beasts Song Jian suddenly felt sweaty palms and feet, as the violent auras emitted by the beasts intertwined together, creating such pressure that whirls of air began forming above the cave. The terrifying presence, heavy as a boulder, weighed upon every being present, yet not a single beast showed any signs of backing down. An inner core from a Legendary Realm beast was enough to enable these pinnacle Ruler tier beasts to break through and reach a new realm, a treasure they all dreamt of claiming, even at the cost of their lives. On another front, the one-horned python also slowly made its way over. Any beast that got in its way was devoured in a single gulp by the python. Its already thick body grew almost two times larger, and its horrific dominance made the beasts surrounding the golden inner core tremble with fear, each clearly opening a path for it. Soon, the one-horned python arrived in front of the inner core, lowered its head to sniff, opened its mouth wide to reveal its sharp fangs, and prepared to swallow the inner core. Its movements unsettled the surrounding pinnacle Ruler tier beasts, but not a single one dared to obstruct it. Just at that moment, the lizard beast behind it suddenly let out a roar; two dazzling green rays burst forth from its eyes, shooting directly towards the one-horned python like beams of light. The one-horned python seemed to have anticipated this attack; it swiftly coiled its long tail around the closest beast to it and hurled it towards the green rays. Roar~ The innocent victim beast let out a cry of despair as its body, out of control, collided with the green rays. Almost immediately, the beasts body turned into a glass-like crystalline structure. It arced through the air, crashed to the ground, and shattered upon impact. Song Jians heart shuddered, and he thought to himself, Is this, is this petrification ray? No, not petrification, but crystallization. This superpower, like the water droplets released by the previous plesiosaur, is a terrifying force to be reckoned with! Being able to effortlessly crystallize a peak Asura beast without breaking a sweat is equivalent to an instant kill. Such power, even Song Jian felt a chill in his heart! The upper half of the unicorne pythons body slowly twisted around, its gaze fixed on the giant lizard monster in the lake, murderous intent emerging from its eyes. On the other side, the giant lizard monster also slowly surfaced from the water. Song Jian noticed that the giant lizard monster, which had been hidden in the lake, had a body even larger than he had expected; including its long tail, it was over eight meters long, resembling a heavy-duty tank. Hiss Hisss~ The unicorne python issued a hissing sound similar to a snake, seemingly threatening the giant lizard monster, which made no sound in response. Even as it stepped onto the lakeshore, it left behind clear footprints in the sandy ground without a sound. Such a massive body seemed as if it had no weight, creating a dissonance between sight and hearing that made Song Jian rather uncomfortable. Could it be that this is also a mutated monster? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, closely watching every move of the giant lizard monster. He felt that the strength of the giant lizard monster seemed to be somewhat stronger than that of the unicorne python. From the standoff between the two monsters, Song Jian could sense that the unicorne python was quite wary of the giant lizard monster. Seeing it come ashore, the unicorne python also adopted a cautious posture, its body involuntarily inching to the side. As the giant lizard monster approached the golden inner core with an unconcerned demeanor, the murderous intent in the unicorne pythons eyes grew more intense. When the giant lizard monster was within three meters of the inner core, the unicorne python suddenly launched an attack, its body rearing up high and pouncing on the giant lizard monster like lightning. Instantly, the two huge monsters clashed together, with the giant lizard monster biting fiercely into the body of the unicorne python, blood splattering everywhere. The unicorne python in turn coiled tightly around the body of the giant lizard monster, relentlessly squeezing, looking determined to strangle it to death. As the two monsters fought, the fallout from the battle crushed several other monsters that couldnt dodge in time into a pulp, which Song Jian found regrettable. Killing these monsters could have improved his scoring evaluation for passing the trial, but now he couldnt gain any benefit from the deaths caused by the two combatants. Although there was a slight difference in strength between the two monsters, it was minimal, and they could not determine the victor in a short time. However, their battleground was always around the golden inner core, effectively preventing other monsters from taking the opportunity to swallow it. At this moment, Song Jian, who had already retreated far away, watched the two monsters fight over an inner core with great joy in his heart. After the battle, regardless of who won or lost, neither would be a match for Song Jian. Then, obtaining the meteorite fragment would be a piece of cake for him. Thinking this, Song Jian couldnt help but look towards the giant rock in the middle of the lake, only to discover a figure slowly approaching the meteorite fragment. Kama, Kamata! Song Jians jaw dropped as he watched Kamata swallow the meteorite fragment into its belly. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1376 - Chapter 1376 Chapter 1378 Withdrawal Chapter 1376: Chapter 1378: Withdrawal Chapter 1376: Chapter 1378: Withdrawal Just as Kamata swallowed the meteorite shard, all the examinees in the Assessment World received a system message. System: The main quest item, meteorite shard, has been destroyed; subsequent main quests have been forcibly aborted, all examinees have failed the main quest! The evaluation of passing the assessment has been downgraded by three levels! The stay of all examinees in the Assessment World has been extended by three days, and the assessment will conclude after three days! At the moment they received the system message, nearly twenty members of the Alien Clan, who were constantly battling in the recently discovered ruins, discovered that a vast community of creatures were thriving there. With each advancement, they had to kill a large number of monsters, and it was only those monsters at the Elite Level or above that could slightly improve the passing evaluation; ordinary monsters could not enhance the passing evaluation at all! However, due to the presence of a golden side quest, the Alien Clan examiners had few complaints and were fighting vigorously. What, the main quest item has been destroyed? One of the Alien Clan examiners exclaimed in surprise. Even quest items can be destroyed? Those human faction examiners are utterly useless, I thought they would pick up an easy advantage this time. But even when its handed to them, they cant pass the assessment, hahaha! To fail the main quest and not be immediately ejected, this is the first time Ive encountered such luck! I guess its because we accepted the golden side quest. Theyve given us three days, probably for us to complete the quest Haha, in the end, the human faction examiners are still benefiting from our luck, otherwise they would have been kicked out immediately. With three levels downgraded, they definitely cant pass the assessment if they cant even complete the main quest. They might as well just fail and leave now! Stop making fun of them. If we cant complete this golden side quest and get downgraded by three levels, we cant handle it either Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whats there to fear? We had already planned to give up on the main quest and were prepared for assessment failure. But now weve been given a chance to pass; this is a windfall Right, if we complete this golden side quest, our passing evaluation will definitely be high. Then killing a few exotic beasts will be enough for us to get through the assessment! Haha, well said. But there are too many from the Ghost Clan here. What kind of treasure is hidden here? The task description isnt clear! Who cares, lets just kill them all. The target of the golden side quest will naturally appear once we annihilate this bunch of Ghost Clan members. Aside from their numbers, their strength is only average. We can totally exterminate them all! While the Alien Clans examiners were in high spirits, the five examiners of the Human Race sat stunned and collapsed on the periphery of their base. How could it be destroyed? What the hell is Song Jian doing? He cant even protect a quest item! one of the examiners from the Human Race screamed desperately. They had pinned all their hopes on Song Jian, but in the end, the quest item was destroyed, and a three-level downgrade was not just a three-level drop; it was a punishment that lowered the ranking from B all the way down to E, which was more than they could bear. Although they had obtained a large amount of materials, at best these materials would only increase their evaluation by one or two levels, not even reaching a full grade. Plus, with the main mission failed, it was simply impossible for them to pass the Combat Power assessment within the short span of three days. Even if we had completed the main mission, the best evaluation we could achieve would be grade C. With these materials and the alien beasts weve slain before, we could barely reach grade B. Now that the main mission has failed and weve been demoted by three grades, we cant even reach the minimum grade C evaluation. Theres no point in continuing with this assessment! a recently healed member of the Human Race Examinees analyzed calmly, Even if we use these three days to try and kill those alien beasts to elevate the passing evaluation, we would, at best, barely make it to a C- grade. Such an evaluation is meaningless! Having said that, he looked at the other four companions, returned the materials he had just obtained to the ground piece by piece, and then said with a calm face, I withdraw from this assessment and will reapply after three months. Farewell, everyone! After he finished speaking, his figure slowly vanished, clearly having automatically given up on this assessment and left the Assessment World. The other four became silent, the excitement from finding the massive haul of materials completely dissipated. Being demoted three grades was a situation they had never encountered before; it was like a heavy hammer had just shattered the little confidence they had managed to regain. Doya, lets come back after three months. This time theres no chance! Another Examinee sighed, shook his head, put down the materials he had gathered onto the ground, waved goodbye to the remaining few, and left the Assessment World as well. Soon after, another person withdrew from the Assessment World. Looking at the materials scattered on the ground, Doya turned to the other, who had yet to withdraw, and said indifferently, Noya, everyone has surrendered, everyone has left, why dont you withdraw? Whats the hurry anyway? There are still three days left, Noya shrugged, beginning to pick up the materials the other three had discarded, gathering them back into his inventory. Although these materials are numerous, their quality is mediocre. Even if they could enhance the passing evaluation, it would only raise us by one or two levels, nowhere near enough to compensate for the three-grade penalty! Noya glanced at Doya and nodded towards her, saying, The rest is yours if you dont withdraw as well! Hmph, even if all of you withdraw, I will not! Doya retorted with a cold snort. What, do you really have that much faith in that Chosen One, thinking he can turn the tide? Noya burst into laughter and continued, Teer had the same thoughts as you before, but what was the outcome? Teer was the first to be kicked out of the assessment. You still dare to believe in that Chosen One? Doya suddenly fell silent, sighed and said, If we hadnt been so selfish, we might have already completed the main mission by now. With these materials, we could have received at least a grade A or even an A+ evaluation in the assessment Speaking thus, Doya silently picked up the remaining materials and continued walking towards the empty base. Noya too became silent, his face turning ashen. After a while, he snorted coldly, clenched the weapon in his hand, and followed behind Doya. Soon, their figures were engulfed by the vast shadow of the base and disappeared. And all this, through the eyes of the Thunder Eagle Beast Patsha, was relayed to Song Jian. At that moment, Song Jian could not afford to look at the images sent by Patsha. Instead, with a face filled with shock, he looked towards the distant Black Dragon. Black Dragon Kamata, having ingested fragments of the meteor, seemed to have gone mad. It was rolling incessantly in the lake, repeatedly slamming its body onto the huge rock in the center of the lake. In no time, the rock was shattered, and Kamatas body was covered with wounds. At that moment, the two Legendary Realm alien beasts that had been locked in battle relaxed at once after Kamata had swallowed the meteor fragments. They even ignored the golden core on the ground and turned their gazes towards the lake, watching Black Dragon Kamata roll in agony. Flames of rage flickered in their eyes as they lunged towards Black Dragon Kamata together. Chapter 1377 - Chapter 1377 Chapter 1379 Going Mad Chapter 1377: Chapter 1379: Going Mad Chapter 1377: Chapter 1379: Going Mad After devouring the meteorite fragment, Black Dragon Kamata immediately felt intense pain all over her body. As time progressed, the pain grew strongerCas if a sharp blade was meticulously slicing her skin, causing agony so excruciating that Kamata wished she could faint right away. However, no matter how severe the pain was, she couldnt faint. It was as if her bodys protective mechanism had completely failed. She could only endure the ever-intensifying pain and desperately wanted to vent it through roars. Just then, two legendary beasts charged at her. Kamatas eyes were filled with blood, and her senses were almost drowned by the pain. The two beasts pounced on her, tearing at her body. Their bites triggered Kamatas instinctive counterattacks. Normally skilled in using her scorching Dragon Breath and the Dragon Clans magic in combat, she now fought like a wild beast, relying solely on her fangs and claws against the two beasts. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two beasts aimed to rip open the body of the Black Dragon to retrieve the meteorite fragment, while Kamata, maddened by pain, used the battle to vent her suffering. Outnumbered and weaker, Black Dragon Kamata showed no sign of retreating. She barely guarded herself, biting her assailants viciously whenever they sank their teeth into her. Wounding for wounding, fighting to the death, this was the most dangerous fight Song Jian had ever seen. Just as he was about to step forward to help, after taking just two steps, he received a strange system notification. System: Your battle pet Black Dragon Kamata is in a special evolutionary state. Your intimacy with her has been temporarily sealed. Any approach or commands may trigger her indiscriminate attacks! What the heck, whats happening! Song Jian was instantly startled. After devouring a meteorite fragment, she didnt even recognize her own kindCwhat in the world was going on! Torn, Song Jian halted his advance and could only watch as Black Dragon Kamata fought the two legendary beasts. At first, the two legendary beasts worked together to batter Kamata into a sorry state. Even without using their superpowers, their mere robust bodies completely subdued Kamata. Theyre attacking my pet right in front of meCcan I tolerate this! With a cold snort, Song Jian drew the Sky-breaking Sword, ready to use the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. It was known that this skill had a range of over a kilometer. Song Jian could stand still and inflict damage on the two legendary beasts. If he could attract one to attack him, he would surely execute the Opening Heaven Style and kill it on the spot! Just as he prepared to unleash the Thousand Swords Art, a thunderous dragons roar reverberated throughout the underground cave, sending all the peak ruling beasts into a frenzied escape. Several beasts stiffened after only a couple of steps, blood slowly trickling from the corners of their mouths, literally scared to death. Stunned, Song Jian looked up to see the severely injured Black Dragon Kamata now enveloped in dazzling golden flames. Her wounds healed remarkably fast, visible to the naked eye. Moreover, her entire body began to grow rapidly, her already more than ten-meter-long body stretching to twelve meters, thirteen meters In no time, Black Dragon Kamatas body had grown larger than any Giant Dragon priest Song Jian had seen before. The oppressive aura emanating from her made even Song Jian, standing at a distance, feel an overwhelming pressure, prompting him to involuntarily step back. Ding, ding, ding,~ Song Jian suddenly heard several system notification sounds beside his ear, but at that moment, he couldnt afford to check the system messages, as all his attention was focused on the mutating Black Dragon Kamata. Soon, the originally pitch-black scales of Kamata began to slowly turn golden, making the entire dragon look as if it was draped in golden armor like a divine dragon. And these scales seemed to have undergone earth-shattering changes. Compared to the previous black scales, they had become even tougher, impervious to any biting, scratching, and clawing from the two Legendary Realm beasts. The Black Dragon Kamata slightly arched its neck backward and then fiercely exhaled a scorching breath laced with golden light. This Dragon Breath engulfed the giant lizard beast facing her, with flames roaring upon its body. It was as if the flames were fueled with gasoline; no matter how much the beast thrashed and struggled in the lake, even diving deep into the waters, it could not extinguish the fire. In the end, the giant lizard beast was turned into ashes by the Dragon Breath flames and vanished into the dark lake. The one-horned giant python that was tightly coiled around Kamatas body also began to unconsciously leave her body, retreating slowly. By then, Kamata, who had transformed into the Golden Giant Dragon, had a vicious look in her crimson eyes. She turned her head, staring intently at the one-horned giant python before lunging forward abruptly and biting its neck fiercely, then shaking and tearing with great force. The one-horned giant python let out a series of heart-wrenching screams as it struggled desperately to break free from Kamatas jaws, but no matter how it writhed, it couldnt escape, and blood gushed from the wound on its neck. Song Jian heard a crisp snap, and the head of one-horned giant python was directly bitten off by Kamata, falling into the lake and splashing a large wave. After killing the two Legendary Realm beasts, the Golden Giant Dragon Kamata turned her gaze towards the peak Sovereign-level beasts around her. Those that had been scattering in all directions were now paralyzed, bellies pressed to the ground, continuously emitting pitiful wails as if begging for mercy from Kamata. Kamata let out a pained dragon roar, and the golden flames burning on her body became even more intense. She then pounced on the closest beast, clamping her jaws around it viciously, and with her claws, ripped the beasts body into pieces. Even after it became a carcass, she didnt let go, continuously tearing at it until its body was reduced to shreds that couldnt be grasped, before moving on to the next beast. All the other beasts could only watch wide-eyed as the Golden Giant Dragon Kamata pounced on them, not even making a move to dodge, let alone run away. In reality, if the beasts had all scattered and fled, Kamata in her current state might have managed to kill only two or three at most, and the rest could have escaped. But for some reason, although the creatures were trembling with fear, not one dared to move as they watched Kamata pounce on them and tear them all to shreds. Kamata seemed to be enduring endless pain, getting crazier with each beast she killed. And with each death, Song Jian heard a ding of the system notification sound. Not until Kamata had killed all the beasts did the underground cavern fill with a thick scent of blood. At that time, a crack appeared on Kamatas forehead, and from it, a pale blue glowing crystal slowly emerged. From a distance, it looked like Kamata had grown a pale blue eye on her forehead, which was very eerie to behold. Chapter 1378 - Chapter 1378 Chapter 1380 Golden Giant Dragon Chapter 1378: Chapter 1380: Golden Giant Dragon Chapter 1378: Chapter 1380: Golden Giant Dragon Right after those strange azure eyes appeared, Kamata let out a pained whimper as her massive body crashed to the ground. The blazing golden flames that had been burning on the surface of her body began to slowly extinguish as if they were retracting back into her. Even though she seemed to have fallen into a coma, the few remaining beasts didnt dare approach Kamata. They let out a deep, mournful cry and, without daring to look at Kamata again, they all fled outside the cave. The meteorite shards had disappeared; there was nothing left to attract them. Escaping was what mattered most. Song Jian watched the beasts flee, his face showing a look of hesitation. These beasts were all at the peak of the Commanding tier, immensely formidable to any ordinary person. Killing them could increase the assessment rating. Any examinee would try by all means to kill them upon encountering them. However, with Kamatas life and death uncertain, Song Jian was very worried. Moreover, all the beasts that Kamata had killed were credited to him, including the two from the Legendary Realm. If he were to open the system information panel now, he would see a cascade of notifications like a waterfall, all of which were about the killing of beasts and the enhancement of the pass rating. So many beasts had boosted his pass rating by two levels, equivalent to advancing two tiers in pass rating since he had entered the Assessment World. If Kamata hadnt swallowed the meteorite shards and completed the main mission as well, Song Jians Combat Power Assessment rating this time would be at least S-level or even higher. Song Jian slowly walked toward the Giant Dragon Kamata, who was emitting a faint golden glow all over her body. Now, Kamata looked like a small hill lying at the edge of the underground lake, with golden light continuously flowing over her body. From afar, her entire body resembled an exquisite piece of art. Just then, Kamatas body underwent a transformation. Her tremendous body shone with golden light so dazzling that Song Jian couldnt help but shield his eyes with his hand. In a short while, the giant dragons huge body disappeared, replaced by a woman dressed in luxurious attire, lying on the shore. Song Jian sighed and stepped forward to carefully observe Kamata, who had now transformed into a human form. Kamatas eyes were tightly closed, her body occasionally twitching slightly, a look of pain on her face as if she were trapped in a nightmare from which she couldnt wake. The pale blue crystal, looking like an eyeball, was embedded on Kamatas forehead, shining brightly. Song Jian knew that this was due to the energy within the meteorite shards being too overwhelming. Although Kamata was a Giant Dragon, her body could not fully withstand such a colossal amount of energy. After swallowing the meteorite shards, her body had absorbed some of the energy, resulting in a mutation that evolved her from an ordinary Black Dragon into the legendary Golden Giant Dragon. The energy from the meteorite shards that couldnt be absorbed then reconvened to form the strange azure crystal on her forehead. What Song Jian didnt know was that the Mutated Serum that the Black Dragon Kamata had previously ingested had purified the impurities in her bloodline, unleashing her bodys potential and laying the foundation for her evolution into a Golden Giant Dragon. Otherwise, with the chaotic, mutating radiation of the meteorite shards, such a smooth evolution to a Golden Giant Dragon would have been impossible. It was as if the Mutated Serum established the direction for Kamatas advancement, while the meteorite shards sped up the process. During this accelerated advancement, the energy from the meteorite shards was consumed and integrated by Kamata, while the leftover energy that wasnt consumed merged with Kamatas bloodline. If other beasts rashly swallowed meteorite shards like Kamata did, they would only be blown apart by the shards immense energy. This was why the three Legendary Realm beasts had only dared to absorb the radiation emitted within the range of the meteorite shards instead of choosing to swallow them. Song Jian sighed, understanding that an advancement mutation like Kamatas was a matter of chance and could not be sought after. In the growth history of the Dragon Clan, the Golden Giant Dragon Clan had only appeared as rulers in the tens of thousands of years when the Dragon Clan first emerged. After ten thousand years, the Golden Giant Dragon had become a legend within the Dragon Clan; no one had witnessed the existence of a Golden Giant Dragon anymore. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But in the legends of the Dragon Clan, it is said that inside every pure-blooded Giant Dragon, there lies the bloodline of the Golden Giant Dragon. In other words, any Giant Dragon has the potential to evolve into a Golden Giant Dragon, becoming the monarch of the Dragon Clan. However, similar legends exist within the historical tales of various races, and many dismiss them as mere folklore. Even among the Dragon Clan, such stories are taken as myth; many Giant Dragons do not take it seriously. Song Jian sighed and tried to collect Kamata into his Pet Space. To his surprise, he succeeded. It seemed that Kamata had left that special evolutionary space and returned to normal. Watching Kamata sleep soundly in the Pet Space, Song Jian was somewhat speechless. Ever since Kamata had undergone the bloodline ritual and become a dominating-level powerhouse, she appeared to be mostly sleeping. She seldom assisted in battle, yet, mysteriously, her strength kept increasing. Although Kamata had not yet reached the Legendary Realm, after evolving into a Golden Giant Dragon, her actual combat power had surpassed that of most Dragon Clan priests. She had overwhelming power against early King Level bosses of the Legendary Realm and could even fight those in the mid-stage of the Legendary Realm. As long as she breaks through to the Legendary Realm, shell immediately be a match for the legendary bosses at the peak of that realm. Then it will be time to visit Scorching Gorge and meet the Flame King beneath the volcano, in the sea of magma! Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jian walked around the lake, collecting some scattered loot into his inventory. He also picked up the inner core dropped by the Plesiosaur beast, which was from a Legendary Realm boss. Aside from improving his clearance rating, the core could be absorbed by examinees. However, to Song Jian, such inner cores seemed too inferior compared to the effects of Mutated Serums. Maybe Ill let the mutated Thunder Eagle Beast Patsha try absorbing it. Hes already absorbed one beast core. If he takes in another, his strength might increase even further! Song Jian mused internally. Even though Patsha belonged to the Alien Clan, now as Song Jians pet, he naturally aligned with the force of the Human Race. His increase in strength indirectly boosted Song Jians power. Moreover, Patsha had always been obedient to Song Jians commands without any mischief, so he deserved some rewards. As Song Jian was about to leave the underground lake, Doya and another Human Race examinee, Noya, entered. They witnessed the carnage of beast corpses and the chaotic energy lingering in the air, clearly indicating that a great battle had taken place here. Song, Song Jian, did you kill all these beasts? Doya asked, staring at the dozens of mangled beast corpses, dumbfounded. Chapter 1379 - Chapter 1379 Chapter 1381 The Blood of Gold Chapter 1379: Chapter 1381: The Blood of Gold Chapter 1379: Chapter 1381: The Blood of Gold Song Jians strength was formidable, and all the examiners from the Human Races camp knew it, but the scene before them truly scared Doya and Noya. The corpses of these broken mythical beasts still retained the aura they had in life, and judging by this aura, all these creatures were at the peak of the Dominator level. Such beings, even one alone, would require all the Human Race examiners to work together to hunt and possibly kill. But now, Song Jian alone had killed so many Dominator level peak mythical creatures, a feat of strength so terrifying it was beyond Doyas imagination. There, theres the aura of King Level beasts Noya trembled, subtly gesturing with her eyes to the corpses of the Plesiosaur, the giant lizard, and the one-horned giant python monsters in the distance. Now these three beast corpses could no longer be recognized, but from their torn and partly destroyed torsos, one could see the strength they possessed in life. How, how is it possible, there are three King Level BOSSes Doya was momentarily left speechless. When someones strength was slightly higher, Doya still had confidence in catching up, but when the gap was too wide, one could only look up in admiration. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why have you come here? Song Jian sheathed his Sky-breaking Sword and smiled as he asked the two of them. In reality, the movements of these examiners from the Human Races camp were all under the surveillance of the Thunder Eagle Beast, including the retreat of those three examiners, which Song Jian had also seen. We, we came to seek your support Doyas face showed a trace of embarrassment. Having ostracized Song Jian before and now coming to seek refuge, such shameless behavior made even Doya feel a tinge of shame, but to complete the examination, she came resolutely, prepared in her heart to be humiliated by Song Jian. The mainline mission has already failed, demoted by three tiers, such a penalty is too severe, I dont even know if I can pass the assessment, if its not possible, Ill have to wait three months to try again! Song Jian shook his head. Being demoted three tiers had nearly dashed the hopes of all examiners to complete their Combat Power assessment, the Alien Clan examiners hadnt withdrawn because they had the Golden Side Mission, and Doya and her companion stayed because of Song Jians presence. Seeing how powerful Song Jian was, Doya and the others felt their confidence increase several fold, and upon hearing what Song Jian said, Doya hurriedly said, We still have three days, if we can complete the Golden Side Mission, we might still be able to close the gap of three tiers! Song Jian smiled faintly, Doyas idea coincidentally matched his own. Moreover, Song Jian felt that it was probably because some examiners had triggered the Golden Side Mission that they were not directly kicked out of the Assessment World; instead, a three-tier demotion was used as a penalty, and the hidden possibility of completing the mission was this Golden Side Mission. If no one had triggered the Golden Side Mission, the system would probably have kicked everyone out of the Assessment World directly, so Song Jian really had to thank that group of Alien Clan examiners who triggered the Golden Side Mission. Lets go, first visit that ruin. The Alien Clan examiners have been exploring that ruin half a day ahead of us, and we dont have much time left! Song Jian nodded. Seeing that Song Jian accepted them, Doya and Noya exchanged glances and both nodded excitedly. Meanwhile, the examiners from the Alien Clan, after retreating wave after wave of attacks and killing a massive number of monsters from the Ghost Clan, finally arrived at the center of the ruins. These monsters are so annoying, theyre even immune to physical attacks, its just abnormal! A warrior wiped away a bloodstain that had accidentally smeared his cheek and complained. Otherwise, why would they be called the Ghost Clan, this ability to change into ghostly spirits is somewhat similar to an Arcanists Ethereal skill, but we dont care about that since we have many magic users in our ranks! another Alien Clan archer laughed. What is that up ahead, it looks like a palace an Alien Clan examinee pointed and shouted loudly ahead. Everyone looked towards the front, only to see a large number of Ghost Clan monsters gathered in front of a bizarre building, as if they were guarding something. Why do I feel like its a tomb? It feels cold and eerie an Alien Clan examinee frowned and said. Who cares what it is, looking at those guys, that place must be important, lets go and take a look, we might find some clues! Lets go, charge, these creatures are actually not running away, strange The Alien Clan examinees glanced at each other, mockery evident on their faces. Besides possessing a talent similar to Ethereal, the so-called Ghost Clans other combat skills were quite averageCthe Ghosts were no match for the examinees of the Alien Clan with their Second-tier Peak Combat Power. From the outskirts of the ruins, they had been pushed all the way here. A few of the Alien Clan examinees charged towards the Ghost Clan first. After dashing forward only about ten meters, several spears suddenly shot up from the firm ground, while a barrage of arrows flew out from the stone pillars on both sides. Thud, thud, thud~ One of the spears brutally stabbed into the abdomen of an Alien Clan examinee. Before he could react, arrows from both sides turned him into a porcupine, his Vitality Points dropping instantly to zero. His usual defenses, his life-saving trump cards, didnt even have a chance to be used. The eyes of the fallen Alien Clan examinee showed a deep horror and regret as his body turned into white light and disappeared. The other examinees were also gravely injured, retreating one after another. The Alien Clan examinees behind were preparing to step forward to help, only to find that the Ghost Clan, which had always been guarding the building in the center of the ruins, were madly charging towards them. The examinees of the Alien Clan, who had been ambushed because of the traps, were quickly overwhelmed by the tide of the Ghost Clan, turning into white light and vanishing. Boom! The examinees of the Alien Clan and a hundred-strong horde of the Ghost Clan fiercely collided, the intense battle reaching its climax in the moment they met! After an unknown amount of time, the central square of the ruins gradually fell silent, with the corpses of the Ghost Clan scattered everywhere, and blood covering the entire square. Thirteen Alien Clan examinees, looking as if they had been fished out of blood, held their weapons, panting heavily, hunched over, and took difficult steps toward the grand building in the center of the square. The moment they stepped onto the stone steps, they all felt the content of the golden sideline quest had changed. After they finished reading the contents of the golden sideline quest, their faces all showed surprised smiles. Golden Blood, its actually Golden Blood, haha, the final quest item is Golden Blood! Alien Clan examinee Xilin suddenly burst into loud laughter: If we can really get the Golden Blood, who cares about any Combat Power assessments, we can even give up on the golden sideline quest! Chapter 1380 - Chapter 1380 Chapter 1382 Mausoleum Chapter 1380: Chapter 1382: Mausoleum Chapter 1380: Chapter 1382: Mausoleum Golden Blood was but a legend, distinct from the Golden Giant Dragon within the Dragon Clan. For thousands of years in the current game world, no member of the Golden Clan had appeared, yet in the histories of various races, there were legends of the Golden Clan. Unlike the royal family within the Dragon Clan, the Golden Clan, as legend has it, was a race created from Divine Blood bestowed by the gods. They were all god-blooded descendants mentioned in tales, few in number, with extraordinary abilities. However, many people didnt believe in such legends, until, several hundred years ago, someone in the Assessment World obtained Golden Blood. After drinking it, that person truly became a member of the Golden Clan, and thus the legend began to flourish. Golden Blood, we are actually seeking Golden Blood in a tomb, heavens, this is even more precious than the rewards for a golden side quest, and weve encountered it! Divine Blood, the stuff of legend, and we have stumbled upon it, unbelievable! The remaining thirteen Alien Clan Examinees, originally exhausted, suddenly felt as if they were infused with surging vitality, reborn, and became elated, some even shouting excitedly. Alright, calm down! Xilin suddenly shouted, Do you really think that a powerful treasure like Golden Blood would be laid out before us for the taking? Dont be so naive! Xilins words were like a bucket of cold water, immediately calming everyone down. Indeed, the more precious the treasure, the greater the difficulty in obtaining it. There might even be powerful monsters guarding the Golden Blood. We must be extra cautious now, or well end up like Moxi and the others, reaching this place only to be kicked out of the assessment, which would be a huge loss! Another Alien Clan Examinee nodded and spoke. Seeing his companions calm down, Xilin also smiled. From the moment he realized that the content of the golden side quest had changed, he knew it wasnt a task he could complete alone, and that he would need the help of his companions. Whether or not they were still needed after getting the treasure, however, was another matter. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Those who shared Xilins thought were surely not few, for Golden Bloods value was also due to its extreme rarity; each time it appeared, there was at most one drop, enough for only one person to become a member of the Golden Clan, definitely not enough to divide among thirteen people. The Golden Blood must be inside that building ahead. Lets go in and see! Right, this group of the Ghost Clan has been guarding this place, refusing to flee even in death. There must be something good inside! This group of Alien Clan Examinees slowly approached the center of the ruins, and upon closer inspection, they realized that half of the structure before them was buried in the ground, much like a tomb. It really is a tomb. Such architectural style is only worthy of the big shots from legends after they die! An Alien Clan member, with owl bloodline and a somewhat spaced-out expression, stepped forward, carefully examining the patterns and designs on the wall, nodding after a long observation. Theres, theres a tombstone here, let, let me see what it says The individual with the owl bloodline focused on a stone tablet, reading intently, This records the life and achievements of the tombs owner; it should be the tomb of a king named Smorahan, who was buried here after his death However, once he found out who the owner of the tomb was, he stopped translating the text completely and instead furrowed his brows, looking very troubled. Su La Mo, why have you stopped talking? What does it say up there? Keep going! a member of the Alien Clan urged impatiently. The script on this appears to be the Cheyef hieroglyphs from thirteen thousand years ago. I have only come across it in some historical documents. This content is too profound for me; I can only understand the first few lines The Alien Clans Su La Mo, who possessed the bloodline of an owl, frowned deeply, expressing his difficulty. Although Su La Mos combat power was average, he was the most knowledgeable in the group. If even he could not recognize the text on the stone tablet, it was even less likely for the others. It doesnt matter. As long as we open the tomb, enter it, and then find the Divine Blood, thats enough. As for who lies inside, we dont need to care! Xilin stated indifferently. The others nodded and started to dig with all their might. In a short while, a three-meter-wide, inclined passage had been excavated. At the end of the slope was the entrance to the entire tomb, which was now completely sealed by a huge boulder. Seeing this, no one found it strange. All tombs would have similar Seal Dragon Stones to thoroughly seal the entrance to the tomb, preventing others from entering and disturbing the deceaseds rest. For ordinary people, even with machinery, it would take several days to clear such a huge stone. But for a group of strong individuals with Second-tier Peak Combat Power, this stone could not possibly stop them. One of the towering figures from the Alien Clan stepped out from the crowd, wielding a heavy hammer. With a low growl, a solid surge of energy pulsed through his body. He lifted the battle hammer, almost as tall as he was, and smashed it viciously against the Seal Dragon Stone. Boom, boom, boom~ The dull impact sounds rang out. In a short while, the ten-plus-ton Seal Dragon Stone was smashed open, revealing a large hole. After the messy rubble was cleared away, a burst of chilly air blew out from the opening, and everyone heard a sound resembling a cry or a howl by their ears. Everyone waited for over an hour, allowing the dust to settle and fresh air to enter the tomb before they started to step over the large hole and into the interior of the tomb. Behind the Seal Dragon Stone was a world that had been enshrouded in dust for over ten thousand years; it was pitch black inside. Standing at the broken hole, one could only see a broad flight of stone stairs, extending from the entrance down into the darkness below. Ill go down first; you guys follow behind! Xilin took out a torch from his bosom and gently waved it twice in the air. The top of the torch immediately burst into intense flames. Xilin, holding the torch, led the way into the tomb. The others also used various methods to bring out their lighting implements or cast spells, following closely behind Xilin. Seeing that everyone had entered the tomb, Su La Mos face revealed a strange smile. He turned his head to look at the stone tablet in front of the tomb again. When he turned his head back, his face resumed its previously slightly vacant expression. This tomb holds much more than just Divine Blood. Its very dangerous to casually enter a kings burial site Su La Mo thought to himself. After everyone else had entered, he slowly followed at the rear. Chapter 1381 - Chapter 1381 Chapter 1383 Murals Chapter 1381: Chapter 1383: Murals Chapter 1381: Chapter 1383: Murals Thirteen Examinees from the Alien Clan had all entered the tomb, descending the stone steps slowly under the faint light. A few with dark vision glanced around, observing everything to find some useful clues, but after a long look, they found nothing. As soon as Su La Mo stepped onto the stone stairs, he checked his own condition and indeed, he noticed his body was starting to heat up slightly, about two to three degrees warmer than usual. Such abnormalities wouldnt be noticed by his companions whose minds were filled with thoughts of the golden blood, and their Second-tier Peak Combat Power made them overlook such small details! The power of the curse, as expected, just by stepping into this tomb, one would be affected by the curse Su La Mos expression turned serious as he pulled out a potion bottle from his chest and sneakily poured it into his mouth while no one was paying attention. In addition to possessing a wealth of knowledge, Su La Mo was also a master potion maker. Although he hadnt prepared many potions to resist abnormal states and couldnt supply to three people, it was no problem for just himself. After drinking the potion, Su La Mo immediately felt a cool sensation spread from his stomach to his whole body, and in a matter of moments, he felt all over lighter. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and Su La Mo continued to silently follow behind the others, further down the stairs. Xilin, who was walking at the front, was extremely cautious. He knew very well that obtaining the blood of gold wasnt going to be easy, and the traps in the previous relics had given him a heads-up. With traps outside, it was impossible for the path through the tomb to be safe the entire way. As Xilin continued forward, he stepped on a stone step and suddenly felt a slight sink under his feet, as if the stone step was a trigger. Right beside his ear, he immediately heard the sound of bowstrings going thump thump thump. Watch out for traps! Xilin shouted as he quickly crouched down and pulled out a blue-quality shield to block in front of him. Clang, clang, clang~ A series of impacts sounded, and Xilin noticed that the durability of his blue-quality shield was dropping at an alarming rate. Instantly he was startled, realizing that these bolts werent ordinary ones. Otherwise, after tens of thousands of years, these ordinary bolts would have already decayed to ash. How could they still have such force? Ah~ A scream came from behind as an Examinee was hit in the shoulder by a bolt. It should have been only a minor injury, but he yelled as if hed taken a fatal blow and fell to one side, slumping weakly against the wall. After enduring a sudden onslaught of bolts, and with the durability of his shield down to only eleven points, the surroundings finally quieted down, and Xilin let out a breath of relief. The danger had temporarily passed, and the others quickly went over to the injured companion to examine him. Its Xi Rita, hes been hit by a bolt. His whole body has stiffened up, it seems like the bolts are poisoned! When Xilin got a closer look, the body of his Alien Clan companion was stiff as a stone, leaning rigidly against the wall next to the stone stairs. Apart from his eyes which could still move slightly, he couldnt twitch a single part of his body. Su La Mo, come over and have a look, do you still have any potions to remove abnormal states? Xilin called out loudly. Su La Mo walked over and carefully examined Xi Ritas condition, then said with a grave face, I still have three mid-grade potions to remove abnormal states, but looking at his condition, the chances of him making it are not great! Xilins brow furrowed, hesitated for a moment and then still nodded in agreement to Su La Mo, Give him a potion. If it doesnt work, then so be it! ` The number of potions was limited; it was impossible to use all three on just one person. Su La Mo looked at Xilin in surprise, as she had thought that Xilin would give up on Xi Rita right away. Contrary to her expectation, he was still willing to try and save him. Su La Mo didnt say anything but immediately took out a bottle of pale green potion and poured it into the slightly open mouth of Xi Rita. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its impossible to recover Su La Mo thought to herself. This condition was far more severe than petrification, being a result of both toxins and the power of curses. A bottle of intermediate anti-status potion could hardly have any effect. As expected, after the intermediate anti-status potion was administered, Xi Ritas complexion regained a trace of color only to turn ashen at an even faster rate. The others looked at Xi Rita with grim expressions, feeling a sense of shared misery, yet not a single one was willing to give up. Lets keep going, said Xilin, as he noticed no signs of improvement in Xi Rita, sighed, and stood up. The group continued to walk down the stone steps, while Xi Rita lay still, like a statue, beside them. After walking a few steps, Su La Mo suddenly had an idea, took out a piece of deerskin, picked up a crossbow bolt through the skin, and carefully placed it in her bag before hurrying to catch up. More traps were set off along the way, but this time everyone was prepared, with some even using the skills they had registered with. Although subsequent traps were more malignant, no one was ensnared by them again. Finally, the group arrived at the end of the stone stairs and were greeted by an even wider corridor. Look quickly, theres something on the walls! someone suddenly shouted, pointing at the corridor walls. All of them moved their lights towards the walls, and soon, expansive murals came into view. The content of these murals depicted various characters and events in scenes that connected together, almost like an epic tale, telling a piece of history unknown to man. Su La Mo, come here and see what this is! Xilin, holding a torch, had scrutinized the murals and hurriedly called Su La Mo over, pointing at one of them excitedly, Look, look at this one. Does it describe, could it be Su La Mo squinted her eyes and stared intently at the mural Xilin was pointing at. A look of excitement finally broke through her normally impassive face: This this is the divine gift of sacred blood, the scene where the Golden Tribe was bestowed with divine blood by the deities! All members of the Alien Clan gathered around, staring intently at the mural. It depicted a vast plain, seemingly just after a great battle, with bodies strewn across the field, surrounded by broken weapons and tattered banners. There were also numerous beast corpses, and in the distance, the body of a Giant Dragon lay across the battlefield. A youth wearing simple leather armor, holding a long sword, knelt on one knee in the blood-soaked ground. In front of him floated a deity with twelve pairs of wings, one hand holding a Battle Halberd and the other clutching a bottle that shone with golden light. It was clear to see that inside the bottle, a droplet-shaped golden liquid floated. At that moment, the deity with the twelve wings had a gentle and kind smile on his face, handing over the two items to the youth kneeling before him, who wore an expression of profound reverence. Both the deity and the youth radiated a shimmering light, but this scene, set against the backdrop of a battlefield littered with bodies, gave off a strangely eerie vibe! ` Chapter 1382 - Chapter 1382 Chapter 1384 The Kings Tomb Chapter 1382: Chapter 1384: The Kings Tomb Chapter 1382: Chapter 1384: The Kings Tomb Looking at the murals on the walls of the passageway, the eyes of all the Alien Clan examinees burst with excitement. They stared intently at the small bottle in the painting, which contained a droplet of golden liquid that seemed to defy gravity, the legendary Golden Blood! Golden Blood, its really the Golden Blood In the eyes of all examinees, a greedy look emerged. Compared with the Golden Blood, things like combat power assessment or golden side quests were completely trivial. If one could obtain the Golden Blood, they would become a member of the legendary Golden Clan, a treasure far superior to any reward. However, if Song Jian were here, he would definitely notice that the twelve-winged deity holding a battle halberd in one hand and the Golden Blood in the otherChis wings were also half black and half white, almost identical to Song Jians, the only difference being he had six pairs of twelve wings, whereas Song Jian currently had only two pairs of four! The Golden Blood must be within this tomb, lets hurry! urged one of the examinees. The group exchanged glances, seeing both intense greed and wariness in each others eyes. Of the twelve Alien Clan examinees remaining, each harboring their own thoughts, they started to walk briskly toward the depths of the tomb. They passed through several Underground Palaces, and in each one, a large number of monsters guarded the premises, including some overlord-level and even sovereign-level BOSS. But in the eyes of these Alien Clan examinees, the monsters had become mere obstacles in their quest for the Golden Blood. They swept through them like a frenzy, killing any creature that stood in their path. Along the way, they killed many BOSS, which incidentally raised their pass ratings by a levelCan unexpected bonus. However, Xilin and his companions also discovered that everyone who entered the tomb had a new status called Smorahans Curse in their state bars, which unknowingly had already accumulated to three layers. Smorahans Curse (Negative Effect): 3/15 layers, Effect: Reduces 15% of Vitality Points regeneration speed, increases energy consumption for skills by 30%, and every thirty seconds a physical check is conducted, failure to pass resulting in triggering effects like high fever and weakness in limbs for 10 seconds! Su La Mo, can you resolve this curse? asked Xilin with a stern face. It was manageable for now with their robust physiques, but as they ventured deeper into the tomb, they would surely encounter stronger BOSS. And should the curse stack to its maximum, it may become the straw that breaks their chance at obtaining the Golden Blood! At that moment, Su La Mo felt some panic himself. He had not expected that the curse would intensify the deeper they went into the tomb. Although he had already consumed an elixir to resist the curse, as time passed, the potions effects were waning. He already had two layers of the curse and wouldnt last much longer before he suffered the same fate as the others. I have a few bottles of Advanced Detoxification Potion; I dont know if theyll be of any use! Su La Mo took out several bottles of dark green elixir and handed them to Xilin. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Xilin took one and drank it immediately, but after waiting for a moment, his face revealed a trace of disappointment. No use, its ineffective! said Xilin. Then Im out of ideas! Su La Mo replied, spreading his arms: Ive never dealt with a curse before; I dont know its composition and cant make an antidote on the fly! With a thoughtful look, Xilin nodded slightly to the other examinees and said, If we want the treasure, we must take some risks. The curse isnt severe yet. Those who lack confidence in their strengths may leave. Presumably, the curse will disappear once you leave the tomb! The complexions of all examinees changed. During normal circumstances, some might withdraw, but faced with the treasure of Golden Blood, even if one were on the brink of death, its unlikely that anyone would give up. The Golden Blood was worth risking ones life for! Besides, they were in the Assessment World, where one couldnt truly die! After waiting a while, no one opted out, Xilin nodded and, after giving Su La Mo a deep look, continued to walk forward. Soon, the group arrived at the actual tomb chamber, where they were greeted by a towering bronze gate, several meters high. Flanking the gate, there were warrior statues nearly as tall as the gate itself. Standing in front of the gate, they all felt like dwarves who had intruded into a land of giants, suddenly realizing their own insignificance. This must be the final resting place of King Smolahan and where the blood of gold is kept! Xilin murmured to himself. Almost everyones eyes shone with excitement as they began to push the bronze gate together. Quickly, with a low scraping sound, the bronze gate opened just wide enough to allow one person to pass through. And from that gap, dazzling golden light burst forth, illuminating the area around the gate as if it were broad daylight. Everyone stared, dumbfounded, through the gap and saw behind the bronze gate a vast array of gold and jewels. The radiance of these treasures was almost blinding! Theres, theres so much gold My God, are these the burial goods? Its like the wealth of an entire kingdom has been piled up here! Were rich, were rich! Even if there were twice as many of us, this much gold would be enough for us to enjoy a paradisiacal life for the rest of our days! Almost everyone was grinning from ear to ear, their hearts pounding excitedly. Even those usually indifferent to money couldnt help but be stirred and astonished at the sight of so much gold and jewelry laid out like gravel on the ground. The royal tomb, weve found the royal tomb! The treasure is inside! Xilin exclaimed excitedly. The group rushed in, with some immediately picking up gold and jewels from the ground and others looking around. Su La Mo was the last to enter the chamber. As he stepped in, his expression grew even uglier when he found that the curse, which had previously only been layered twice, had jumped straight to five levels, and after a short while, it increased again, reaching six levels! There are lanterns on the walls all around, and they seem to have oil in them. Light them up quickly! someone suddenly shouted. In no time, several lanterns scattered throughout the tomb were lit, and the fire blazed brightly, bringing the entire chamber into full view for everyone. Holy moly, this place is just too Everyone gaped at their surroundings, with some examinees who had already gathered their hands full of gold freezing in place, staring ahead motionlessly, completely disregarding the gold that fell from their hands onto the ground. Chapter 1383 - Chapter 1383 Chapter 1385 Tracking Down Chapter 1383: Chapter 1385: Tracking Down Chapter 1383: Chapter 1385: Tracking Down ` In the tomb, several beacons blazed with roaring flames, illuminating the entire chamber as if it were day, and everyones gaze was drawn toward the front, where a platform stood. The platform, towering over seventeen meters high, was entirely constructed of gold, mithril, and various precious gemstones. Under the firelight, it shone with a dazzling brilliance. My God! An examiner from the Alien Clan exclaimed in horror, completely disregarding the gold that slipped from his hands as he instinctively took two steps toward the platform. Is this, is this all built from gold bricks? How much gold was spent on this, ten tons, or a hundred tons! Hmph, whats gold worth? Have you seen that mithril? Thats a treasure with excellent magical conductivity, far more precious than gold. Its sold by the gram, and its value is several times that of an equivalent weight in gold Look at that fist-sized ruby over there. Even from here, I can feel the abundant fire elemental energy within it. This single ruby could buy a small town One by one, the Alien Clan examiners, with their eyes bloodshot, stared at the wealth they would never earn in several lifetimes. Each of them had an intense greed kindling within, slowly converging toward the platform, treating precious gold and jewels they previously deemed invaluable as mere dust beneath their feet! Look over there, what is that on top of the platform! an examiner suddenly pointed at the platform over ten meters high and shouted. Following his direction, everyone saw that atop the platform lay a coffin nearly three meters long, made entirely of gold and inlaid with various precious gems. The coffins surface was covered in magical materials, with complex Magic Arrays outlined upon it. The luxurious magical inscriptions and the sparkling golden glow weighed heavily on everyones heart, making them all breathe a little heavier. This coffin must contain the remains of King Smolahan. The Blood of Gold should be inside the coffin! Xilin exclaimed with shining eyes. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Quick, lets open the coffin C the Blood of Gold A few examiners trembled and rushed toward the platform as if eager to be the first to open the coffin and find the Blood of Gold. Su La Mo, lagging at the back, had just snapped out of his stupor from the overwhelming treasure. Seeing everyone rushing headlong to the coffin, a cautious expression appeared on his face. Checking his status bar, Su La Mo discovered to his surprise that the negative status Curse of Smorahan had, without his realization, stacked up to ten layers. Curse of Smorahan (Negative Effect): 10/15 layers, Effect: Reduces Vitality Points recovery speed by 50%, energy consumption for skills increased by 100%, healing items and skills effectiveness reduced by 50%, a physical condition check occurs every thirty seconds, failing the check triggers fever, weakness in the limbs, and other illness effects, lasting 25 seconds! This curse, if no battle ensued, would hardly harm an examinee. Even a failure in a physical condition check would only bring about some inconvenience due to feverish illnesses, with no threat to life. This is why those afflicted by the curse did not take it very seriously. This curse is practically telling us that a fight is inevitable here! Su La Mo sighed, unable to help himself from taking a few more steps back toward the chamber entrance. Previously, due to the low number of curse layers and encountering bosses of not-so-great strength, the curses effects were not very prominent. But now, with the curse stacked to ten and still increasing, if a boss battle were to erupt here, probably only a few of those present would survive. While the Alien Clan examiners were rushing toward the coffin, Song Jian and Doyas people had also arrived at the outskirts of the ruins. ` As long as we enter these ruins, the Golden Side Quest will be triggered, and this is probably the easiest Golden Side Quest Ive ever triggered! Doya couldnt help but say. The simpler the trigger, the more difficult it tends to be to complete. If the trigger is difficult, maybe the task itself wont be too hard Song Jian said with a smile. Patsha, you go ahead and fly over to observe the surrounding environment from high above Song Jian instructed. The ruins looked as though they were a town that had been abandoned for hundreds of years, with dilapidated tall buildings everywhere and many zombie-like corpses on the streets, which immediately put Song Jian on high alert. Understood! Patsha spread his wings and soared high, having already devoured several beast inner dans and grown over twice in size. Standing on the ground, he was almost as tall as an adult man, and with his wings spread out, he spanned five to six meters. The aura emanating from him had also grown more intense. Having devoured these inner dans, the level of cultivation he gained could be taken out of the Assessment World. Even if this assessment failed, Patsha wouldnt return empty-handed; even just the few beast inner dans that Song Jian gave him were enough to satisfy Patsha. Hundreds of meters in the sky, Patsha circled above the ruins for a long time before slowly descending. Its very quiet around here, no enemies, no monsters. However, there is a large pile of monster corpses in the central city square, as though a great battle took place. Should we go take a look first? Patsha suggested. A large pile of monster corpses? How many? Song Jians eyebrows shot up as he asked. Its packed densely, probably several hundred or even a thousand! Patsha replied. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and said with a slight smile, Good, lets go take a look first! The more monsters there are, the more likely a BOSS will appear. Among hundreds of monsters, there should be at least one Commander-level, dozens of Lord-level, and hundreds of Elite-level BOSSes. Although these monsters are lower-leveled, killing so many would mean that the Alien Clan Examinees must also have suffered losses. This was, to Song Jian, certainly good news. The monsters in the entire ruins had almost all been wiped out clean by the Alien Clan Examinees, and Song Jian and his group had not encountered any monster attacks along the way, arriving smoothly at the ruins plaza. The strong smell of blood in the plaza caused Song Jian and his companions to frown slightly. Looking at the monster corpses that nearly covered the entire plaza, Song Jian became immediately puzzled. These monster corpses all seem to have died fighting without retreating. What could have caused them to do so? And the Alien Clan Examinees have all disappearedCwhere did they go? Could it be that theyve found a clue to the Golden Side Quest? Song Jian wondered to himself. Just then, he suddenly heard Doya shouting loudly, Come and see, theres a big hole broken open here; those Alien Clan must have entered this building! The group quickly ran toward Doyas location, and following the direction she was pointing, they indeed saw that below the huge building in the middle of the plaza, a profound hole had been forcefully breached from the outside. A cold wind blew continuously from the hole, and even from a distance, Song Jian felt a chill on his skin. Lets go take a look! Song Jian said in a low voice, leading his comrades toward the open hole. Chapter 1384 - Chapter 1384 Chapter 1386 Sky Gods Halberd Chapter 1384: Chapter 1386 Sky Gods Halberd Chapter 1384: Chapter 1386 Sky Gods Halberd ` Patsha looked at the gloomy cave entrance with furrowed brows, hesitating. He was now in the form of a Thunder Eagle, and his temperament was unknowingly shifting towards that of a Thunder Eagle. From instinct, Thunder Eagles naturally despised cramped places like caves! Hey, the content for the golden side quest has been updated! Doya exclaimed, then eagerly checked it out. After a long time, Doyas face showed an incredulous expression, her body trembling slightly. The Golden bloodline, its actually the Golden bloodline, how is this possible Noya too, was stunned, eyes wide as he read the quest details again, word for word. It really is the Golden bloodline, the Golden bloodline! Noya shouted excitedly, turning his head to glance at Patsha, a thick intent to kill flickering in his eyes. When he turned back to look at Song Jian and saw the smile that was not quite a smile on Song Jians face, he felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head. He flashed a flattering smile at Song Jian, somewhat embarrassed. The Golden bloodline, it seems that the legendary Golden Holy Clan really exists. Its hard to believe! Doya was still completely shocked. Song Jian glanced at the quest content and did not understand the true value of the Golden bloodline, but he figured it must be comparable to the status of the Golden Giant Dragon within the Dragon Clan. Looking at Noya, Song Jian patted Doyas shoulder and asked, Whats the deal with this Golden bloodline and the Golden Holy Clan? With a look of surprise, Doya gazed at Song Jian, You dont know Moments later, Doya showed a look of realization and said, Oh, I forgot, youre a Favored of the Gods. Youre not familiar with the history of the Golden Clan. Let me tell you about it After briefly recounting the legend of the Golden Clan to Song Jian, Doya shook her head and sighed, The bloodline of the Golden Clan is desirable yet unattainable. Once acquired, it is like being granted a grand thoroughfare directly to the Legendary Realm, with no more obstacles on the road! Therefore, those with the Golden Clan bloodline are also known as the Golden Holy Clan! It is said that hundreds of years ago, someone obtained a drop of the Golden bloodline in the Assessment World, but many disbelieved it, thinking it was a rumor. Now it seems, it might not be a rumor Noya chipped in. Patsha, looking at the updated quest content and then glancing at Song Jian, had a look of regret on his face. In his view, if there was one person who could complete this quest, it would definitely be Song Jian. He did not believe he had the ability to defeat Song Jian and obtain the Golden bloodline. Although he was somewhat excited inside, he did not lose himself as much as Doya and Noya. That guy earlier even showed murderous intent towards Song Jian, ridiculous. He hasnt even seen the item yet and already harbored thoughts of killing Song Jian. Does he think the Favored of the Gods are fools! Patsha stealthily glanced at Noya, already having sentenced him to death in his heart! Lets go and see, maybe that group from the Alien Clan has already found the Golden bloodline. They discovered this place before us Song Jian said with a smile, taking the lead towards the cave entrance. Right, right, that group from the Alien Clan arrived hours before us, theyve probably seen the Golden bloodline by now Noya said, his face filled with fear of falling behind, and quickly followed behind Song Jian into the cave. Doya seemed to realize something, her gaze complicated as she looked at Noyas back. She sighed softly, shook her head, and also went in. With a sneer, Patsha walked at the back. Soon, the silhouettes of the four were engulfed by the tomb. ` The examinees of the Alien Clan had cooperated to pry open the heavy coffin, everyone crowded around and looked inside. Indeed, in the eyes of all, an old man wearing a golden mask lay silently in the coffin, with snowy hair and wrinkled skin on his neck, presenting an image of agedness. The elder clasped a battle halberd, nearly as tall as himself, tightly against his chest. The tomb had existed for over ten thousand years, yet the elder in front of them showed no signs of decay, lifelike as though he was merely sleeping. Looking at him, a sense of fear emerged in everyones hearts, particularly in the dark and eerie atmosphere of the tomb, which was gradually corroding their spirits. Su La Mo, in alarm, discovered that the moment the coffin was opened, the curse that had been stacked to ten layers instantly jumped to fifteen layers. Smolahans curse (Negative Effect): 15/15 layers, Effect: Reduces 100% own vitality point recovery speed, increases the energy cost of skills by 200%, reduces the effectiveness of healing items and skills by 80%, every thirty seconds a physical check is conducted, if failed, triggers effects of high fever, weakness in limbs and other disease effects, lasting 40 seconds! With the curse at full stack, everyones vitality point recovery rate had dropped to zero, and the healing potions and skills were only 20% effective. Most importantly, if the body attribute wasnt up to standard, they would immediately contract diseases like high fever and limb weakness, and it seemed these conditions could also stack. Although the curse was not lethal, Su La Mo, seeing the disease status stacked twice on him already, felt a chilling fear. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After secretly drinking a potion for disease contact and another for resisting abnormal status, Su La Mo felt an impulse to turn around and leave immediately, especially since he had carefully inspected the coffin with his scouting skills and found no trace of the golden blood. The Sky Gods Halberd, this must be the one from the mural, the one awarded to King Smolahan by the gods, representing sovereign divine right, sacred and inviolable! I didnt expect it to be brought into the coffin with the king Xilins eyes gleamed, unable to help himself, he reached out for the halberd. This halberd was likely the second most valuable treasure in the entire tomb after the golden blood, and beholding it, Xilins greed flared, desiring to claim it for himself. Seeing Xilins reaching hand, Su La Mo felt an unexplained fear, and quickly tried to stop him, Dont touch But by then, Xilin was beyond the reach of anyone elses advice, fearing being too slow and having others beat him to it, he grasped the halberd and pulled hard. After straining twice, the halberd didnt budge at all, and Xilin couldnt help but show a look of surprise. Eh, whats going on here? The halberd, held in the hands of King Smolahan, was immovable as if cast from iron. Just then, beneath the mask, the kings eyes, which were firmly shut, suddenly burst open. A pair of crimson eyes radiated an endless aura of tyranny, and two sharp, white fangs slowly protruded from below King Smolahans lips. Disturbing the kings slumber, you shall all die! In the tombs chamber, a sinister voice echoed as the bronze doors that were slightly ajar went boom and shut automatically. A cold draft blew through the chamber, causing the flames on the lanterns to flicker wildly, rustling as if about to extinguish at any moment. Before the shocked gazes of everyone, King Smolahan slowly sat up in the coffin, his body suddenly disintegrating into countless yellow grains of sand, vanishing into the coffin. Chapter 1385 - Chapter 1385 Chapter 1387 Joke Chapter 1385: Chapter 1387: Joke Chapter 1385: Chapter 1387: Joke King Smorahans corpse suddenly turned into yellow sand and disappeared, and at the same time, the tombs door closed automatically. A chilling wind started to howl within the chamber, causing the flames of the torches to flicker wildly. Even the experienced examinees felt their hearts tremble with fear, and they retreated continuously. Xilins face showed a look of reluctance. The battle halberd that had just been in their grasp had also disappeared with the kings body, turning into yellow sand, which made him feel as if a treasure had just slipped through his fingers, causing great distress. You group of tomb raiders, thieves, lowly robbers, dare to disturb the great rest of King Smolahan That previously eerie voice echoed once again, and everyone looked towards the source of the sound. Below the platform, a figure stood atop a pile of gold and jewelry, with blood-red eyes peering out from behind a golden mask, coldly staring at them. King, King Smorahan All the Alien Clan examinees suddenly felt their throats tighten, as if an invisible hand was firmly grasping their windpipes. All of you, must die! King Smorahan let out a low roar, and the large crimson cape behind him suddenly lifted back, lifting King Smorahans body into the air like wings. In midair, the golden armor that King Smorahan was wearing shone brightly, and the trident battle halberd he held in his hand emanated endless might. This is the boss guarding the gate. If we kill it, we can get the Divine Blood Xilin suddenly pointed at King Smorahan and shouted. The initially fearful Alien Clan examinees were taken aback but then their faces broke into mad smirks. The thought of possibly obtaining the Divine Blood by killing the boss in front of them filled them with courage. So its yet another group of greedy ones coveting the Divine Blood, huh! King Smorahan sneered coldly. The temperature of the chilling wind in the tomb dropped by several degrees, to the point that white frost began to appear inside the chamber. Before long, all the people in the tomb had acquired a debuff that read Movement Speed Reduced by 15%. Warriors protecting the king, awaken and continue to fight for your king! As King Smorahan floated in the air, he raised the trident battle halberd above his head, and suddenly countless bolts of lightning burst forth from the halberd, shooting towards every corner of the tomb. Crack, crack~ The walls around the tomb suddenly cracked open, and one by one, mummified corpses in gray armor squeezed out from the walls; at the same time, the gold and jewels on the floor bulged up and from them crawled out more mummified soldiers! At the same time, the wind in the air let out a piercing, wailing sound, swirling together to form transparent ghostly warriors. It didnt take long for the chamber to be filled with mummified and ghostly warriors, all of them level one hundred and possessing the strength of Elite Level BOSSes, nearly equivalent to the Alien Clan examinees present. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing over a hundred same-level Elite BOSSes, the twelve Alien Clan examinees looks became grave. Xilins mouth twitched, and as he looked up at King Smorahan in midair, he couldnt help but think to himself, This is trouble! We wont actually die, so lets fight these monsters with all weve got! A member of the Alien Clan Examinees, unable to stand the eerie atmosphere any longer, roared loudly as he took the lead and charged at the mummies and spectral soldiers. Another examinee, a Mage by profession, began to chant. In no time, a fireball larger than a human head appeared in his hand. With a light wave, the fireball traced an arc through the air and slammed into a mummy soldier, knocking it to the ground. Flames rose up, enveloping it completely, and strings of damage numbers floated up from the soldiers head. Seeing this, the other examinees also clenched their teeth and charged towards the group of mummies and spectral soldiers. Su La Mo sighed, quietly reciting an incantation. In an instant, a pale blue circle of light appeared beneath the feet of twelve Alien Clan Examinees, and magical runes connected these circles, linking them together. If Song Jian were here, he would surely recognize that the skill Su La Mo was using was the Battle Array, which could enhance the attributes and combat abilities of all twelve people present. Crush them! Xilin yelled, his body bursting with golden light as he also cast a team skill. All the attributes of the Alien Clan Examinees present increased by 15%, and a faint golden glow enveloped them, making them look like heavenly soldiers and generals, forming a stark contrast to the mummies and spectral soldiers opposite them! Twelve Alien Clan Examinees clashed furiously with over a hundred Elite Level Boss monsters of the same rank. The fierce battle reached its peak in an instant. Meanwhile, King Smolahan of the Smorahan Kingdom floated serenely in mid-air, a scornful cold smile playing on his lips as he watched the examinees struggle against the mummies and spectral soldiers in the tomb. An Alien Clan examinee wielding his weapon fiercely split a critically wounded mummy soldier in half. At that moment, his body suddenly trembled slightly, an unnatural blush spread across his face, and his eyes instantly became blurry. The weapon in his hand seemed to grow much heavier, almost as if he couldnt lift it anymore. At this time, another mummy soldier, like an emotionless war machine, plunged its cold weapon fiercely into the chest of the Alien Clan Examinee. Ordinarily, the examinee could have easily dodged the attack, but now he could only watch as the enemys weapon pierced his body, completely unresponsive until the mummy soldier pulled out its weapon. Then he stumbled back two steps with a shocked expression, as if he couldnt believe what had just happened. The curse, Smorahans curse! he shouted, a look of despair appearing on his face. Before, the Alien Clan Examinees might have had a chance to defeat the mummies and spectral soldiers, but now, plagued by the curse of Smolahan, they stood no chance at all. Their only fate was to fall in battle here. At this point, Xilins Vitality Points had dropped to less than one-third. He poured a potion into his mouth, yet his Vitality Points barely increased, so much so that it was almost unnoticeable. A potion that should have restored over two thousand Vitality Points now granted less than four hundred, and most importantly, the cost of using skills was too great. His energy bar had long since been depleted, and the potion to recover energy was still on cooldown. Xilin could feel the blade of the Death God pressed against his neck. Ah~ Another scream echoed as an Alien Clan examinee turned into a beam of white light and disappeared. Now, only three people were left in the tomb, while the number of mummies and spectral soldiers was still over seventy! If it werent for this curse Remorse showed on Xilins face as he regretted not taking the curse seriously sooner. But on the other side, Su La Mo could only offer a bitter smile. The true horror of the curse only manifested during battle. He had detected the curse the moment he entered the tomb, but he had no solution to it. He thought he would come out as the fisherman who benefits from the feud. In the end, it turned out he was no different from the rest, destined to die on the spot! Su La Mo looked up at King Smolahan who was still floating motionless in mid-air, and a thought flashed through his mind. In the face of overwhelming strength, any strategy is just a joke! A flash of white light, and Su La Mo suddenly felt a pain in his neck. Everything went black before his eyes, and he was plunged into darkness. Chapter 1386 - Chapter 1386 Chapter 1388 Push Open Chapter 1386: Chapter 1388: Push Open Chapter 1386: Chapter 1388: Push Open The tomb chamber gradually quieted down, and King Smolahan, floating in mid-air, frowned upon seeing that the bodies of the dead examinees didnt remain but instead turned into a beam of white light and fled. However, he didnt say anything. It wasnt until all twelve Alien Clan examinees had been killed that he slowly descended from the air. With a gentle sweep of the battle halberd in his hand towards the ground, the remaining undead soldiers and phantom soldiers all turned into white sand that seeped into the ground, leaving behind only a pile of golden treasures and several dozen slain undead and phantom bodies. King Smolahans ability couldnt summon these soldiers infinitely. There was a summoning limit, and once these soldiers were killed, they wouldnt immediately resurrect. Every hour, one soldier would automatically come back to life until all the slain soldiers were revived. King Smolahan walked step by step towards the high platform with an expressionless face, as if a king was walking towards his throne. Arriving in front of the coffin, King Smolahan gently removed the golden mask from his face, revealing a visage akin to that of a mummy, with wrinkled skin tightly clinging to his bones, devoid of any flesh, resembling a skull. Gazing at the luxurious coffin before him, a complex and indescribable expression appeared on King Smolahans face. He couldnt help but let out a sigh, The empire has ultimately perished Having said that, King Smolahan slowly climbed into the coffin and lay down, clutching the battle halberd tightly in his arms. The coffin lid, which had been moved aside, was also lifted by a mysterious force and placed on top of the coffin. All was silent around them; if it werent for the several dozen undead soldiers bodies in the tomb chamber, nobody would have been able to tell that a fierce battle had taken place here! Song Jian and Doya, along with a few others, were walking through the tomb, knowing that the Alien Clan had entered this place ahead of them, so they proceeded very cautiously and slowly, lest they fall into an ambush by Alien Clan examinees. As they passed through a tomb chamber, they suddenly received a system prompt. System: The hostile Alien Clan examinees have all perished, leaving the Assessment World. All opposing/neutral camp examinees, receive an upgrade of one tier in evaluation! Upon seeing this system prompt, faces of Song Jian and the others showed a look of surprise. What did they encounter to be wiped out to the last man? Doya couldnt help exclaiming. She had personally experienced the strength of the Alien Clan examinees and knew just how formidable they were! sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The golden side task is indeed not that easy to complete! Noya was also stunned, seemingly realizing something, and said in a low voice. Its not just about the task of the Blood of Gold; it also involves the Blood of Gold itself Patsha glanced at Doya and Noya, smirking, Bite off only as much as you can chew. These people overestimated themselves and coveted treasures beyond their strength, so naturally, they met with no good end! Noyas eyebrows twitched, feeling as though Patsha was speaking about him. He was ready to retort, but after glancing at Song Jian, he restrained himself. Everyone, be more careful. This place is far more dangerous than we imagined! Song Jian looked at the others and reminded them. Perhaps because of the complete annihilation of the Alien Clan examinees, a heavy weight seemed to press on the hearts of Doya and the rest, making the atmosphere suddenly somber. Soon, the group arrived outside the Kings tomb chamber and saw the huge bronze gate. They all had a look of astonishment in their eyes. Indeed worthy of a kings tomb, to be able to construct such a massive bronze gate within the tomb its simply unimaginable Doya couldnt help exclaiming, But where did that group of Alien Clan examinees encounter the boss? Could it be they were wiped out before they even reached this place? Why think so much about it? Lets just go in and see. The Blood of Gold might be inside the Kings tomb chamber Noya licked his lips, looked around, and took large strides towards the bronze gate. Noya tried hard to push the bronze gate, but it didnt budge an inch. Clearly, with his strength attribute, it was impossible for him to open it. In fact, being unable to open the bronze gate was supposed to be one of the hidden filtering criteria of the golden side task. If one couldnt even open the bronze gate, it was simply impossible to complete the task. Everybody, push together, this gate cant be opened by one person alone! Noya shouted loudly. All of them stepped forward and exerted their full strength against the gate. At last, the bronze gate trembled slightly, revealing a thin crack. Phew, this gate, it must weigh at least a hundred tons. I really wonder how they managed to put it in place when building this tomb Noya wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered. Just then, a cold wind suddenly blew from the crack in the gate, causing Noya to shudder. At the same time, the dazzling light emitted by the gold jewels seeped through the gap, making everyones vision blur for a moment. My God, theres so much gold and jewelry! Doya exclaimed excitedly and couldnt resist squeezing through the crack in the gate. Lets go in too, Noya said, and without hesitation, he followed through the gap. Patsha, however, stood next to Song Jian, waiting for his next command! After pondering for a moment, Song Jian once again placed his hands on the bronze gate and, using all his strength, pushed hard against it. Squeak~ A grating sound of friction rose, and the bronze gate trembled again, moving slowly backward. Patsha watched Song Jian in astonishment. At this moment, bulging veins stood out on Song Jians forehead and arms; it was clear he had used all his strength. You, you can move this gate by yourself? Patsha couldnt help but exclaim. It was known that this gate required the combined strength of at least ten second-tier peak combatants to be pushed open, which was also the minimum number of people required to complete the golden side mission. Although Patsha didnt know the specific number required, he understood that this bronze gate definitely couldnt be opened by one person alone. Superhuman strength? Patsha asked with a puzzled look. Heh, not bad! Song Jian stopped to wipe off his sweat and smiled. With his current strength attribute, fully opening the gate was still a bit too much for him. With this thought, Song Jian opened the Pet Space and directly summoned the stone creature Gulu. The burly Gulu appeared, immediately imposing a strong sense of oppression on Patsha, who involuntarily stepped back several paces. Gulu, push open this gate! Song Jian commanded. Gulu sized up the partially opened bronze gate, extended his hands, and pressed firmly against it. Boom~ A loud thunderous noise even startled Doya and Noya inside the tomb chamber. They turned their heads, eyes wide with shock as they watched Gulu slowly pushing the bronze gate open, their mouths agape, at a loss for words. Chapter 1387 - Chapter 1387 Chapter 1389 Devouring Chapter 1387: Chapter 1389 Devouring Chapter 1387: Chapter 1389 Devouring Song Jian, this is your Doya exclaimed in surprise. This is my battle companion! Song Jian laughed, Just a stone elemental! An elite level stone elemental BOSS, and you say just Doya was suddenly rendered speechless. After the stone elemental Gulu completely pushed open the bronze gate, Song Jian heard a clear click sound, as if something fixed the bronze gate in place. Rather than recalling the stone elemental Gulu back to the Pet Space, Song Jian let it walk into the tomb chamber. Song Jian, there are many mummies here, all level one hundred elite level BOSSes Doya suddenly shouted loudly. Song Jian quickly stepped forward to look and indeed, there were dozens of mummified bodies scattered inside the tomb chamber, dressed in gray armor full of scars, appearing as if they had just experienced a great battle. Do you think the alien clan examinees were completely wiped out right here Noya suddenly spoke up, while his gaze shifted to the high platform in the center of the tomb chamber. Look there, theres a coffin, that must be where the final BOSS is. I think we should all recuperate fully before opening the coffin Noya said, his face showing a bitter smile, My curse has already stacked up to ten layers, do any of you have a potion or skill that could break the curse? Doya showed a hint of hesitation on her face and shook her head, No, and even if the curse is lifted, it doesnt take long to get cursed again unless we leave this tomb Noya turned his head to look at Song Jian, who shrugged at him, saying casually, Its a passive skill, cant share it! Hehe, the curse cant kill anyone, just be a little careful, and if we cant beat it, cant we just dodge it? Patsha said with a mocking smile to Noya. Doya didnt say a word C in fact, she had a Dark Gold Quality pill that could remove all negative statuses and also grant immunity to the same type of negative status for thirty minutes. However, she only had one pill and she did not want to waste it on Noya; she had to save it for a critical moment. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a rustle sound behind him. Turning his head, he saw the hulking stone elemental Gulu standing in the center of the tomb chamber. Below it, the golden treasures were rapidly gathering towards it at a visible speed and continuously merged into its body. Gulus huge feet had completely turned golden and, as the gold from the tomb chamber melded into it, the dazzling gold slowly spread from its ankles to its shins and knees. These golden treasures are capable of improving our performance rating Noya exclaimed, also starting to pick up the golden treasures at his feet. Song Jian picked up a piece of gold and examined it closely, indeed, this gold did have the property to improve the performance rating, but a single piece only improved it by a point or two. Even if he emptied all the golden treasures in the tomb chamber, it would probably only raise the rating by one or two levels at most! Since all the Alien Clan examinees were annihilated, Song Jians performance rating went up a tier. Just from rewards and hunting exotic beasts, he had enough to offset the penalties for failing the main mission. If he left the Assessment World now, he would at least get a B or even a B+ rating! ` This evaluation was decent for Doya and Noya, but for Song Jian, it was still a bit too low! I must complete the golden main quest! Song Jian thought to himself. Completing this golden side quest could at least boost him two ranks, enough to secure Song Jian an S-level pass rating or better! Doya and Patsha began to pick up the gold on the ground. In their eyes, the final boss and the blood of gold were probably out of their reach, so they might as well collect some golden jewelry to improve their pass ratings! These golden jewels have the attribute of dropping upon death. You all need to be careful, for if you die, youll end up with nothing! Patsha mocked Noya and Doya while picking up the golden jewelry. Hmph, better take care of yourself first! Noya couldnt help but retort. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The threes picking speed was far slower than the stone Gulus devouring rate. By now, the gold color on Gulus body had spread to his knees, and amazingly, the amount of golden jewelry on the ground didnt seem to have diminished at all, hinting at the vast wealth within the tomb! When the gold color had spread to Gulus waist, the coffin on the high platform suddenly shook violently. An invisible force flung the coffin lid into the air, and a mummified corpse wearing a golden mask and holding a trident battle halberd, draped with a great red cloak, sat up from the coffin. The eyes of King Smolahan of the Smorahan Kingdom blazed with furious flames. He swung his trident battle halberd, pointing at Song Jian and his companions as he bellowed, You shameful thieves, daring to steal the wealth of the Smorahan Empire? You all shall die! The treasures in the tomb had a mysterious connection with King Smolahan. Even the treasures placed into the bags slot were perceivable by the king, as they all possessed the attribute of dropping upon death. Unless they killed King Smolahan and safely left the tomb, that mysterious link wouldnt disappear. No matter where the thieves of the treasures went, King Smolahan could track them through this link and kill them all to retrieve his wealth. The theft by the group hadnt disturbed King Smolahan initially, but Gulus devouring completely assimilated the golden jewelry, integrating it with himself. If the amount was small, King Smolahan might not have noticed, but now Gulu had devoured so much that nearly one-third of the tombs wealth was gone, awakening King Smolahan from his slumber. Realizing that one-third of his wealth was gone, King Smolahan could no longer contain himself. He leapt from his coffin, waving his trident battle halberd, venting his rage upon the group! Initially unaware of how his wealth had vanished, King Smolahan understood everything once he saw Gulu persistently swallowing more golden jewelry. Die, monster! King Smolahan hurled his trident battle halberd towards Gulu. A dazzling arc of lightning appeared in mid-air as the halberd turned into a streak of lightning, piercing Gulus chest. Gulu, who had over ten thousand Vitality Points, saw his Vitality Points drop by two-thirds the instant the trident battle halberd pierced him. Nearly two meters in length, the halberd left less than a foot exposed, the rest buried in Gulus chest. Crash~ The stone Gulu let out a low roar as he crumbled, turning into hundreds of fist-sized rocks that rolled away in all directions. ` Chapter 1388 - Chapter 1388 Chapter 1390 The Golden Giant Chapter 1388: Chapter 1390: The Golden Giant Chapter 1388: Chapter 1390: The Golden Giant In the tomb chamber, hundreds of fist-sized stones rolled around. Some even made their way directly to the feet of King Smolahan and were crushed into powder by a stomp of his foot. This was a passive skill of the stone golem Gulu. When the damage it received exceeded a certain threshold, it would split apart, turning into countless fragments to distribute the damage. This skill not only reduced the damage by 20%, but as long as the core rock bearing the core was not destroyed, Gulu would not die even if all other fragments were obliterated. All the fragments scattered throughout the tomb chamber, and the moment they touched the golden jewels in the chamber, all at once, began to devour and merge with the surrounding gold. King Smolahan could feel the speed at which the golden treasures disappeared seemed to have accelerated significantly, the rate of absorption by the now fragmented Gulu was several times faster than before. Even Doya and Noya were staring dumbfounded. Just as they had bent down ready to pick up a piece of gold, it was as if the piece had grown legs and rolled toward the nearest stone, then slowly became part of it. Each stone had devoured several times its own volume of golden jewels, yet the size of the rocks had not increased in the slightest, merely changing from the original granite color to a golden hue. Soon, the tomb chamber was filled with hundreds of golden spheres, and the previously abundant golden treasures were now scarce, with only a few pieces remaining in the corners! Although the golden treasures in the tomb chamber were of no use to King Smolahan, they had accompanied him for tens of thousands of years. Plus, the stack of gold was enough to rival a nations wealth. For King Smolahan, these golden treasures were the only things that reminded him of his once mighty empire, and now even these last memories were being stolen by these people! Gulu gulu~ Countless fist-sized golden spheres began to converge toward the center. Shortly after, a golden giant nearly five meters tall appeared before everyone. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eh, Gulus height has shrunk quite a bit. Could it be that it ate too much and has indigestion? Song Jian speculated oddly as he looked at the golden giant before him. In fact, Gulus body material had completely transformed by then, its strength alone being more than tenfold greater than when it was a stone elemental. Back then, it was merely stone, but now, it was metal, although the proportion of gold was still too high to reach the strength and toughness of an alloy. However, transforming from a stone elemental into a metal elemental was an enormous leap, akin to Black Dragon Kamata having devoured a controllable mutation serum. You all shall die. I shall display your bodies as trophies in my tomb chamber, and your souls will forever be tormented by the eroding chill and demonic mists, wailing in eternal agony! King Smolahan was about to go mad with rage. He let out a roar, and with a wave of his right hand, the enchanted trident that had fallen due to Gulus disintegration returned to his grasp. With a swing of the battle halberd, a mysterious force surged toward the tomb chamber door. Boom boom boom~ The door let out a thunderous boom and shook violently. Normally, the bronze doors of the tomb chamber should have fully closed by now, cutting off any intruders escape route. But since Song Jian had flung open the bronze doors completely, triggering the mechanism, the doors could no longer close, which, by a stroke of luck, had left them an escape route. Seeing the doors wouldnt shut, King Smolahan intensified his efforts. Veins bulged on the hand clutching the battle halberd, and a rich undead aura emerged, writhing and extending like tentacles. However, even King Smolahan exerted all his strength, he couldnt close the bronze gate, only causing it to tremble violently. Song Jian and his group initially didnt understand what King Smolahan was trying to do, but after a while, they seemed to have realized. Attack, it wants to close the gate, cutting off our retreat! Doyas face showed a look of fear as she shouted loudly, holding a magic staff, and released a string of arcane missiles at King Smolahan. Noya also began to chant spells hastily, and in no time, he had summoned a Gatling gun that was taller than a man and placed it in front of him. This Gatling gun, due to some mysterious power, needed no ammunition to load. Every three seconds, it would fire five bullets at the target, and it also came with the skill Rapid Fire, which could be activated to shoot continuously for ten seconds. However, after that, it would need a cooldown period of thirty seconds, where it could only fire one bullet per second. Song Jian looked in surprise at Noya and his Gatling gun, thinking to himself, This guy actually has a hidden profession, War Master, a profession Ive only heard of but never seen before Because it was the first time he had seen such a profession, Song Jian couldnt help but take a few more looks at Noya, seeing that after summoning one Gatling gun, he didnt stop there; he continued to recite spells, and in no time, Noya had successively summoned three Gatling guns, placed in a triangular formation in front of him. The barrels of the three Gatling guns never stopped spewing flames. Each attack didnt deal high damage to King Smolahan, but as long as the Gatling guns werent destroyed, the cumulative damage was quite substantial! This skill is very suitable for siege warfare, but he is still playing it too safe. At the very least, the placement of the Gatling guns should not be directly in front of him! Song Jian thought to himself. However, he also understood Noyas thinking: having low defensive attributes, having these three Gatling guns in front of him could at least offer some protection. In times of danger, he could even sacrifice them to save his life! King Smolahan, when attacked, let out a low growl, giving up on continuing to close the bronze gate and instead plunged his battle halberd fiercely into the ground! A loud boom resonated as a burst of energy spread from the tail of the halberd, forming a semi-transparent protective shield that blocked all attacks. Awaken, my soldiers, and kill the invaders that have entered here! King Smolahan let out a low growl, and his cape fluttered as he leaped up into the air as if flying, hovering in mid-air. Crack, crack~ Wuuuuu~ One after another, undead soldiers emerged from the surrounding walls and floor, while the cold wind that swept across the mid-air coalesced into ghost soldiers that landed in the tomb chamber. In a short period, sixty to seventy level 100 elite-level boss warriors appeared before everyone! Level 100, elite-level bosses, so many of them, my God, I finally understand how those Alien Clan examinees failed! Doya cried out in astonishment, her face showing a fearful expression as she took several steps backward in succession! Chapter 1389 - Chapter 1389 Chapter 1391 Effortlessly Slaying Chapter 1389: Chapter 1391: Effortlessly Slaying Chapter 1389: Chapter 1391: Effortlessly Slaying Seeing so many monsters appear before them, everyones face, except for Song Jians expressionless one, showed fear, with Patsha even flapping his wings directly to fly into mid-air. However, Patsha dared not approach King Smolahan but instead flew to the position closest to the bronze gate, as if ready to turn and flee as soon as something unfavorable happened. Boom, boom~ Gulu, the metallic element, took large strides towards Song Jian. With each step it took, a deep footprint appeared on the floor, indicating that not only had it become shorter but also its weight seemed to have increased by more than tenfold! Song Jian couldnt help but open Gulus attribute interface to check, and indeed, whether it was the strength attribute or the defense attribute, Gulu had improved a lot. Moreover, under the attribute interface, there was a prompt that This creature is in a state of devouring evolution. Clearly, having devoured so many golden treasures, Gulus strength growth had not ended; given a bit of time, its strength might see even more significant improvement! At this moment, Gulu already gave a very reliable impression. The nearly ten-meter-tall stone giant had been imposing but felt like it would crumble with one hit; now, Gulu radiated dazzling golden light, its body surface no longer covered in rough rock edges, appearing smooth and polished. Anyone could tell that the improvement was substantial! This is only the first tier, and only after all these soldiers are wiped out will the BOSS enter the second tier! Noya looked eagerly at Song Jian, showing a pitiful expression while saying, Song Jian, its all on you now, weve come so far with great difficulty, I really dont want to leave in failure! At this moment, Noya also felt somewhat ashamed. Upon discovering that the mission involved the Blood of Gold, he harbored the thought of profiting from a windfall, but now, he realized how ludicrous that idea was! Coveting treasures beyond ones capabilities always leads to no good end The words Patsha said before echoed in his ears once again, and this time, he finally understood that neither the golden side quest nor the Blood of Gold were things he could covet. Taking a deep breath, Noya, like Doya, slowly began to retreat, obviously giving up the thought of continuing to compete. At this point, they only wished to depend on Song Jian to complete the golden side quest and offset the punishment for the main quests failure! With the Sky-breaking Sword in hand, Song Jian gently swung it forward. Thousands of Spirit Swords appeared around him, entwining with each other and darting across the air in front of him, within ten meters. In a short time, a dazzling lotus with a diameter of over ten meters, ablaze with raging Red Lotus Karma Fire, formed! Song Jian controlled the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and quickly flew towards the mummies and ghoul soldiers that had just gathered in front of him. The previous Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation took some time to form, and although it had a strong suction and Soul Lock, powerful creatures could still escape the confinement of the Sword Formation before it was fully established by relying on their formidable physical qualities. But now, with Song Jians strength enhanced, especially after taking the controllable mutation serum, even the whiff of Sword Qi seemed manageable, let alone the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation! S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Controlling the Sword Formation now felt much easier for him than before. Previously, it was impossible for him to hasten the Sword Formations formation process, and he could only depend on the Spirit Sword of Sky-breaking Sword to control the formation naturally, but now, he could forcefully control it and accelerate its formation. The only flaw in the Sword Formation had now disappeared! One could see intense auras continuously emanating from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. The powerful suction force was drawing in scattered gold and jewels toward the formation. The moment they touched the formation, these treasures were instantly turned to ashes. The mummified corpses and spectral warriors strained to retreat, but in the face of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, they were powerless and left trails on the ground as they were all pulled into the formation. Doya and Noya watched, eyes wide, as sixty to seventy Elite Level 100 bosses, which they perceived as unbeatable, were effortlessly dragged into the Lotus Sword Formation. Then, they saw Song Jian, his face expressionless as if he hadnt expended much effort, and after a short while, the Lotus Sword Formation slowly dissipated, leaving nothing on the ground but broken bodies. Some corpses and spectral warriors didnt leave any remains at all; they were completely cleansed by the Red Lotus Karma Fire! Elite Level bosses with second tier peak strength had no resistance to the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. They were obliterated before even triggering the subsequent evolutionary stage of the formation! Keep in mind, seventy Level 100 Elite Level bosses, compared to a single Level 100 Supreme Level boss, is a far greater challenge for the other examinees. They would rather face a single Supreme Level boss than seventy Level 100 Elite ones! Even for the previous Alien Clan examinees, with their well-coordinated efforts, they might have had a chance at defeating a Supreme Level boss of the same level. But against seventy Elite Level bosses of the same level, the twelve Alien Clan examinees stood not the slightest chance of victory! However, to the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, a single Level 100 Elite Level boss and a hundred Level 100 Elite Level bosses were effectively no different! Watching Song Jian easily obliterate so many Elite Level bosses, Doya and Noyas faces were etched with shock. In their eyes, Song Jian was powerful enough to possibly overcome dozens of Elite Level bosses, yet they had never imagined he would win with such ease! What youre holding, thats the Battle Halberd given to you by the gods, isnt it? Song Jian raised his head, fixing his gaze on King Smorahan, who hovered mid-air. Feeling Song Jians stare, King Smorahan felt the unsettling intuition of being prey under a predators gaze and conceded involuntarily, Indeed, this treasure was bestowed upon me by the gods, and it represents the legitimacy of the Smorahan Empire! So, this is a Divine Artifact? Song Jian raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile curling at his lips. Hahaha, mere mortal! King Smorahan suddenly burst into laughter, pointing at Song Jian as he loudly jeered, Mortal, mortal, you dare covet a Divine Artifact? Forget a Divine Artifact, even a Demi-God Artifact is not something mortals can covet. If this were truly an artifact endowed with divine power, any mortal who touched it would die instantly. That is the punishment for coveting a weapon with divine power! Really? Song Jians mouth twisted into a disdainful smile. Between his eyebrows, an eye emitting a Seven-colored Divine Light slowly opened, gazing directly at King Smorahan. Chapter 1390 - Chapter 1390 Chapter 1392 Contribution Rankings Chapter 1390: Chapter 1392 Contribution Rankings Chapter 1390: Chapter 1392 Contribution Rankings In Song Jians Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, there lay a hint of the Dragon Gods power, which his strength was originally utterly incapable of bearing. However, as the Dragon Gods power in the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye was bestowed by the Dragon God himself, it wouldnt harm Song Jian. Despite this, Song Jian had still faced immense pressure previously and could only barely open a slit of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye at first. But now, with Song Jians greatly increased strength, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye could be fully opened without any backlash, naturally exerting tremendous pressure on King Smolahan! A a foreign god, how can there be the aura of a foreign god King Smolahan seemed greatly astonished, and even the golden mask he wore on his face cracked with an evident line starting from his forehead! Impossible, impossible, even though tens of thousands of years have passed, this world has always been ruled by the Twelve-winged God of Light, how can there be a follower of a foreign god here King Smolahan seemed to be greatly agitated, his body floating in midair also started to tremble slightly. Zi la~ A sound of shattering was heard, and the crimson cape behind King Smolahan suddenly shattered into palm-sized pieces, fluttering in the air like butterflies dancing in the sky. King Smolahan, having lost the buoyancy of his cape, fell to the ground. Dang~ A clear clashing sound was heard as the golden mask, which already had a fine crack, fell from King Smolahans face and rolled onto the floor. King Smolahans mummy-like face revealed a look of panic and unease, and even the trident battle halberd in his hand seemed to have grown heavier. With the aid of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, King Smolahans attributes were displayed before Song Jian without any discrepancy. King Smolahan, Lv. 120, King Level BOSS, Attributes: Strength 185, Agility 150, Vitality 210, Spirit 220, Intelligence 150, Faith Points: 75/100 Song Jian suddenly noticed that among King Smolahans attributes there was a Faith Points category. Originally, these faith points had a full value of one hundred, but now, as time passed, the faith points started to drop continuously; a moment ago, it was seventy-five points, and now it had fallen to sixty-nine! As King Smolahans Faith Points kept dropping, his equipment also began to be destroyed piece by piece! The cape and golden mask from before, now even the golden close-fitting battle armor he wore began to lose its luster. In Song Jians Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, a burst of resplendent seven-colored divine light shone forth, and a roar as if from the Dragon God resounded in the tomb, a beam of light shot straight out from the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, striking King Smolahans body ruthlessly! This strike blasted King Smolahan more than a dozen meters away. His body slammed hard against the central platform of the tomb chamber, and the nearby golden giant Gulu roared angrily, taking big strides toward King Smolahan! Seeing that Song Jian had begun to battle with King Smolahan, Patsha in midair also mustered courage. With a flutter of his wings, streaks of thunder power spread out from them. In no time, his wings were surging with plasma-like thunder power. Thunder Flash! With a low growl from Patsha, his wings suddenly burst into dazzling electrical light, and two bolts of lightning arced through the air, shooting towards King Smolahan. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The lightning attack lasted a full five seconds. During this time, King Smolahans body was stiff, trembling non-stop as if enduring great damage. ` Damages of over 5,000 points each floated in succession above King Smolahans head, and in the span of five seconds, he had sustained nearly fifty thousand points of damage. Although for King Smolahan, with Vitality Points exceeding ten million, fifty thousand points of damage was minuscule, the five seconds of forced rigidity allowed Song Jian and the Golden Giant to inflict massive damage on King Smolahan! Should we attack together? Noya, although unable to see King Smolahans specific attributes, could still see his King Level grade and Vitality Points. Such a BOSS was simply not something a person with Second-tier Peak Combat Power could withstand. The might of such a BOSSs skills was so great, that even a mere grazing hit could severely wound him! Doya glanced at her status barCSmolahans Curse had already stacked to fifteen layers. Looking again at King Smolahans Vitality Points, Doya shook her head and said, Our damage is too low, we might not even break through the BOSSs defense, and besides, staying here constantly threatens us with the curse. Once injured, we may really have to exit the Assessment World The curse of Smolahan left Doya and Noya daring not to get injured. Once injured, their Vitality could not be restored, and they could only watch Song Jian battle the BOSS alone. After using the Lightning Flash skill, Patsha also entered a cooldown phase. Now lacking the ability to attack from a distance, he shared Doyas and Noyas worries; he dared not get close to the BOSS battle and could only wait from afar for the cooldown to end! However, after attacking once, a hint of joy involuntarily appeared in Patshas eyes, and he even stealthily glanced at Doya and Noya, feeling secretly pleased with himself! System: You caused 52,548 points of damage to King Smolahan, ranking second in total Contribution Points! Those who rank in the top three among the examinees after the battle will have their pass evaluation upgraded accordingly! This system notification had Patsha secretly thrilled: With Song Jians strength, defeating this BOSS is just a matter of time. To be ranked second in the Contribution ranking when the time comes, my pass evaluation will increase quite a bit There were only four people present, meaning that one person would definitely not get an evaluation upgrade. With the BOSSs Vitality Points being limited, an extra attack doing more damage could change the Contribution ranking, so Patsha naturally would not remind Doya and Noya! Cooldown over, Patsha began to gather the power of thunder again, launching the skill Lightning Flash! Another batch of damage exceeding fifty thousand points. Although weakened after using the skill, Song Jian was holding the BOSS steady, so Patsha naturally had no worries. Skycrack! With a light chant, Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, channelling the trace of Chaotic Sword Qi within him, and slashed fiercely at the BOSS. A war axe radiating with a desolate aura shimmered brilliantly in midair, slashing down fiercely as if shattering space itself, directly turning King Smolahans Battle Armor into fragments, revealing the withered body inside! Crack, crack~ Sounds of breaking continued to resound as streams of black aura erupted from the nose, mouth, and wounds of King Smolahan. God, have You truly fallen! King Smolahan cried out miserably, his faith points having plummeted below fifty. Aside from the breastplate, the rest of the golden armor began to crack and slowly lose its luster! A thanks to Reader161216131926092 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ ` Chapter 1391 - Chapter 1391 Chapter 1393 Wings of the God of Light Chapter 1391: Chapter 1393: Wings of the God of Light Chapter 1391: Chapter 1393: Wings of the God of Light The reduction in faith points caused King Smorahans strength to rapidly decline. The equipment on his body was getting damaged piece by piece. Although Song Jian had exerted a lot of effort, more importantly, without the support of King Smorahans faith, these pieces of equipment also began to rapidly vanish! If King Smorahans faith had always been high, then even if his equipment was damaged in battle, it would still recover through the power of faith points. It could be said that King Smorahan, with full faith, and King Smorahan, who had lost his faith, were completely two different levels of bosses. In fact, this was also a hidden technique for passing the test. Examinees could use persuasion and various other means to undermine King Smorahans faith points, greatly reducing his strength and making the battle much easier. Song Jian, somewhat inadvertently, made King Smorahan sense the presence of another divine entity. It should be known that in the entire Assessment World, there was only one divine being, the very Twelve-winged God of Light that King Smorahan had always believed in! Suddenly sensing the presence of another foreign god directly led to the collapse of King Smorahans faith. Having been isolated from the world for tens of thousands of years, King Smorahan now believed that his revered Twelve-winged God of Light had fallen, and his faith points were dropping at an unprecedented rate! However, just when King Smorahans battle armor was shattering and his Vitality Points had dropped to less than half, his faith points stalled at 30% and moved no further. Wrath of the King! King Smorahan roared angrily and swung his three-pronged Battle Halberd fiercely onto the ground. Instantly, a violent aura, like a typhoon, blew out in all directions. Everyone within the tomb chamber immediately suffered continuous and unending damage! This is area damage, damn it, get away quickly! Doyas face changed drastically as she hurriedly ran toward the exit of the tomb chamber! If it were any other team that hadnt fully opened the door to the tomb chamber, they could only bear the brunt of the bosss attack. Unable to recover their Vitality Points, a direct hit from the boss could wipe out the entire team! But now, Song Jian, out of curiosity, had fully opened the door to the tomb chamber, providing a lifeline to the others. Everyone except for Song Jian stumbled and scrambled out of the tomb chamber! Patsha was bleeding profusely and rolled twice on the ground before lying motionless. If not for the slight rise and fall of his chest, one might mistake him for a corpse! On the other side, Noya and Doya, after rushing out of the tomb chamber, also looked utterly shaken. Their Vitality Points had plummeted to less than half. During their escape, they had endured the impact of the shockwaves at least five or six times! At this moment, Song Jian, seeing that the situation was not good, directly hid in the Shattered Divine Realm. Only the golden giant Gulu bore the bosss attack, swinging his fists, smashing them down on King Smorahans body! King Smorahans attack lasted a full fifteen seconds, and the interior of the tomb chamber seemed as if it had just experienced a typhoon. Almost all the items were destroyed, and even the floor was lifted, revealing the dark grey soil underneath! This attack incapacitated Doya and the others, stripping them of their ability to fight. They did not even dare to approach the tomb chamber and could only hide behind the bronze doors, eagerly watching a tall, golden figure in the chaotic tomb chamber fighting as one with King Smorahan! Thank goodness, thank goodness Song Jian made it through Doya said with a lingering fear. His attacks are so powerful, and his defense is so high, its simply unimaginable. How does he do it! Noya asked, full of surprise and doubt. Everyone has their own secrets that they certainly wouldnt want others to know Patsha said softly, looking complicatedly at the interior of the tomb chamber. I hope we never have to be enemies with him. Otherwise, it would be truly despairing Noya sighed and completely abandoned any hope of competing with Song Jian for the blood of gold! I was once only a step away from the blood of gold, but Noya shook his head, a shadow of sorrow in his heart. Such an opportunity might only come once in a lifetime, and now he could only watch as others snatched it away! Song Jian hid in the Shattered Divine Realm for a full thirty seconds before emerging to see the golden giant Gulu, with fists clenched, locked in combat with Smorahan, which left him somewhat surprised. Before his evolution, the stone creature Gulu had been a hybrid of a meat-shield and an Earth-based Mage, capable of both dealing and enduring damage, deft in using earth magic. But now, despite his dramatically increased attributes, he had lost the ability to use earth magic and could only fight with his fists? Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that Gulu can only be used as a pure meat-shield from now on? Song Jian stroked his chin, pondering. If thats the case, Gulus chances to fight might be even less than before, after all, there arent many opportunities for him to take damage King Smolahan bellowed, leaping into the air, bringing his trident down hard onto Gulus shoulder, only to leave a white mark less than an inch deep. Previously, that strike might have been enough to tear off Gulus arm! Boom! Gulu made no move to defend himself. As King Smolahan struck, Gulu took the opportunity to slam a heavy punch back! The punch made a muffled sound. King Smolahans face changed, and he stumbled backwards three or four steps before regaining his balance. Faced with Gulu, who was twice his height, Smorahan found the battle exceedingly difficult! Its time to end this! Song Jian, seeing that King Smolahans Vitality Points had dropped below half, a smile flickered across his face. The king, whose faith had plummeted to 30%, had suffered a sharp decline in strength. He was now not even as strong as a peak-level Overlord boss, and the strike Heavens Opening had severely wounded him. If he wasnt an undead creature, that blow might have completely robbed him of his ability to fight. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword! With a thought, countless Spirit Swords appeared out of nowhere, weaving and dancing above Song Jians head. In no time, a ten-zhang-long, sharp sword appeared above him, its tip aimed directly at King Smolahans brow. All at once, Smorahan had the sensation that his soul was locked in, as though no matter where he tried to flee, he could not escape the next strike! God of Light, have you truly forsaken me? King Smolahan, with a face filled with sorrow, knelt down, resting on his trident, and wept loudly. At that moment, a greyish phantom materialized behind him, resembling the image of the Twelve-winged God of Light depicted in the tombs frescoes. However, this phantom was far too faint; without careful scrutiny, one might find it hard to recognize it as the phantom of the Twelve-winged God of Light. A powerful surge of energy streamed from behind King Smolahan. Soon, the phantom of the God of Light condensed into countless flows of energy, converging behind the king. Before long, six pairs of massive wings of light appeared on King Smolahans back, nearly identical to the wings of the God of Light in the frescoes! My God, you have finally answered my prayers! King Smolahan, feeling the overwhelming power within him, stood up. His faith instantly recovered from 30% to 60%, and his combat power began to rise steadily. However, just as King Smolahan stood up, his expression changed drastically. The wings of the Twelve-winged God of Light behind him emitted a cracking sound, and inexplicably, a pair of those heavenly wings shattered. This sudden turn of events made King Smolahan, who had just regained his momentum, pause in disbelief and look back at his own wings. Thank you to Reader 161216131926092 for tipping 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1392 - Chapter 1392 Chapter 1394 The Golden Sacred Lion Chapter 1392: Chapter 1394: The Golden Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal Chapter 1392: Chapter 1394: The Golden Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal ` Bang! There was another crisp sound as the second pair of wings began to shatter, King Smolahans aura, which had begun to swell after the first pair of wings broke, had already stopped, and now, with the second pair of wings shattered, his aura slowly began to fall! No, this is impossible, impossible! A horrified expression appeared in King Smolahans eyes. He believed the shattering of the divine wings must be due to his faith value, and his heart was seized with terror. How come these wings look so much like my Chaotic Heavenly Wings? Song Jians eyebrows slightly furrowed. The phantom wings on the back of King Smolahan were almost identical to his Chaotic Heavenly Wings, both intermixed with black and white colors, only the so-called Twelve-winged God of Lights wings numbered twelve, whereas Song Jian had only four! If my Chaotic Heavenly Wings were elevated to the top level, would they become Twelve-winged God of Lights wings? Song Jian thought to himself. King Smolahans second pair of wings had completely broken, and the surface of the third pair had also begun to show cracks. Thankfully, his faith value had risen to 60%, and eventually, the third pair of wings did not completely shatter. They just appeared full of cracks, like a piece of porcelain about to break! With a thought from Song Jian, the Chaotic Heavenly Wings instantly appeared on his back, looking almost identical to the wings behind King Smolahan! Smorahan, take a good look at whats on my back! shouted Song Jian loudly. King Smolahan, whose aura had stopped weakening, widened his eyes in disbelief upon seeing the Chaotic Heavenly Wings on Song Jians back! How could this be, how do you also have the Wings of the God of Light when you clearly believe in a different deity, how can it be King Smolahan shouted with a shocked expression. Your god has long since fallen! Smorahan. Song Jian roared. Although he didnt know the actual situation, it didnt hinder Song Jian from continuing to attack King Smolahans faith! Up until now, Song Jian had already determined that the BOSSs strength was directly proportional to his faith value. When the faith value was at its peak, his strength was at its pinnacle; when the faith value declined, his strength greatly decreased! Therefore, Song Jian tried every means to shake the opponents confidence in their revered deity, causing their faith value to plummet! Indeed, seeing the Chaotic Heavenly Wings on Song Jians back, combined with Song Jians verbal assaults, caused King Smorahans faith value, which had already reached 60%, to drop once again. Crack~ The already cracked third pair of wings emitted a crisp shattering sound as the two wings broke apart like glass, turning into myriad glinting fragments that drifted down! No! King Smolahan let out a piercing scream. The change in faith value was not under his control. As he began to doubt the existence of his deity from the bottom of his heart, his faith value involuntarily plummeted! A smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. At this moment, King Smolahans aura had dropped to the command level, no longer possessing the formidable power of his previous sovereign state! ` Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian let out a light drink, as hundreds of Spirit Swords appeared out of thin air, floating to the left and right of his body. At this moment, his Sword Qi Value had not fully recovered, so he was unable to unleash the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. However, with the enhancement of his strength, his control over the Thousand Swords Art had become more and more proficient! Now, he began to attempt using the Spirit Swords as material to construct a Sword Formation that was recorded in the Sword Array Atlas. Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal! A solemn expression appeared on Song Jians face as he controlled the Spirit Swords, laboriously constructing the Sacred Lion Sword Formation. Constructing a Sword Formation was originally an extremely draining task, and using Spirit Swords as materials made it even more difficult. Initially, Song Jian did not have the ability to do so, but after ingesting the controlled Mutated Serum, his strength greatly increased. In particular, his control over skills he had already mastered was distinctly strengthened, and so he began to prepare to try out a previous idea, using Spirit Swords as materials to build a Sword Formation! Using Spirit Swords as materials for the Sword Formation was not only extremely convenient, but it could also enhance the power of the Sword Formation. Once successful, it would become another trump card for Song Jian! S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the Spirit Swords danced in the air, continuously merging into a ball of golden light, in a short while, a lion covered in golden mane leapt out from the ball of light with a roar towards King Smolahan! At that moment, King Smolahan was still doubting the existence of the Twelve-winged God of Light and had not noticed a mighty golden lion, over three meters tall and over five meters long, pouncing towards him! Only when the golden lion charged in front of him did King Smolahan snap back to his senses. He waved the tri-pronged Battle Halberd in his hand and fought with the golden lion. The golden Sacred Lion inherently possesses demon-breaking properties, and Smolahan, being an undead monster, is restrained by it. Although this is only my first successful construction of the formation, and there is much room for improvement in the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, such a lion is enough for Smolahan to deal with! Song Jian thought to himself and waved the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, casting waves of Sword Qi towards King Smolahan! As time passed, the Vitality Points of King Smolahan continued to decrease, while traces of the Force of Deaths erosion began to appear on the golden Sacred Lion. Song Jian could distinctly feel that the core of the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal formation was starting to suffer damage! Its still too fragile. The core was not constructed stably, which has led to significant flaws in the formation, Song Jian ceased attacking the BOSS. Now that the BOSSs Vitality Points had fallen to one-third, with less than three million Vitality Points remaining, killing it would only require a move of the Thousand Swords Art! Moreover, Song Jians Sword Qi Value had now fully recovered, but what he now hoped for more was to find the shortcomings in his use of Sword Qi to construct formations during battle! Once again condensing hundreds of Spirit Swords, Song Jian found that the more Spirit Swords merged, the greater the power of the summoned formation. Although it was temporarily incomparable to the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, Song Jian believed that with the improvement of his proficiency in constructing formations, there was still a lot of room for enhancement in the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal formation! Crack~ A crisp tearing sound rang beside Song Jians ear, and the golden Sacred Lion fighting King Smolahan froze for a moment, then was sent flying by a Halberd strike. The core of the formation shattered, causing the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal to no longer maintain its form. The golden lion that was sent flying shook violently, and in an instant, disintegrated completely! The core of the formation was destroyed, and the energy cycle was broken. The formation could no longer be maintained, but this was merely Song Jians first attempt at using Spirit Swords as materials to construct a formation. The moment the formation shattered, Song Jian had already started summoning Spirit Swords again, reconstructing the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal formation. PS: Thanks to Book Friend 161216131926092 for the tip of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1393 - Chapter 1393 Chapter 1395 Genuine and High-Quality Replica Chapter 1393: Chapter 1395: Genuine and High-Quality Replica Chapter 1393: Chapter 1395: Genuine and High-Quality Replica Just as King Smolahan destroyed the formation, Song Jian, who was far away, had already started constructing another Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal. As long as the Sword Qi Value kept flowing incessantly, the Spirit Sword would also be ceaseless, and so would the materials needed to construct the formations! Soon, the second Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal was constructed. This time, the size of the Golden Lion was smaller than the first, but the core of the formation was even more robust! With a roar, the newly constructed Golden Lion continued to charge at King Smolahan. Just as it approached the king, a burst of golden flames spewed from the mouth of the Golden Lion, striking the kings chest fiercely, immediately exploding with more than thirty thousand points of damage! Not bad, I optimized some of the core aspects of the formation, and that actually introduced some pleasing changes! Song Jian revealed a hint of joy on his face, directly taking out an elixir from his bag and swallowing it. This was an elixir exchanged at the Imperial Sword Sect to accelerate the recovery of Sword Qi Value. Usually, Song Jian would hesitate to use it, but he couldnt worry about that now! Glancing at King Smolahan, who was still fighting with the Golden Lion in the distance, Song Jian closed his eyes slightly, sat down cross-legged, and began to rapidly recover his Sword Qi Value! After a short while, Song Jian stood up, controlled the Spirit Sword, and continued to construct the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal. Soon, another Golden Lion appeared in front of Song Jian. Looking at this smaller-sized Golden Lion, Song Jian shook his head slightly, feeling somewhat unsatisfied. With a wave of his hand, this Golden Lion roared and rushed towards King Smolahan. At that moment, the king had to face two Golden Lions simultaneously, instantly feeling a surge of pressure! Its not just about the core components, there are many details I havent taken into account, like the energy transfer efficiency, the energy conversion speed of the nodes, the overall stability of the structure Song Jian thought to himself, as he took another elixir and tossed it into his mouth, feeling the surging Sword Qi in his body converging towards his dantian. A bottle of Sword Qi Value recovery elixir had a total of twelve pills, requiring five hundred Contribution Points to purchase. For someone like Song Jian, who was often not present at the sect to complete sect missions, such elixirs could only be used as a trump card, not for everyday consumption! However, at this moment, Song Jian was in a state of enlightenment, seemingly with flashes of inspiration passing through his mind, but unable to grasp them. This made Song Jian feel somewhat anxious. The Sword Qi Value within him continued to surge, with countless Spirit Swords floating around his body. Just then, Song Jian somehow controlled a whiff of Chaos Sword Qi generated from practicing the Chaos Sword Canon to condense into a Spirit Sword! This Spirit Sword didnt burn with the dark red Red Lotus Karma Fire on its surface like the previous ones did. The sword looked dull without any luster, appearing like a common iron sword. Yet staring at this gray long sword, excitement gradually spread across Song Jians face, With the Chaos Sword as the core, the stability of the formations constructed would definitely greatly enhance, and there might even be some unexpected surprises! Just like how the second Golden Lion could spew out golden flames, each qualitative improvement in the formation would enhance additional functionalities of the formation! With a thought, countless Spirit Swords converged into a dazzling golden orb, then hundreds more Spirit Swords, like swallows returning to their nests, swarmed towards this orb of golden light. Finally, the inconspicuous gray sword also merged into the golden orb! Boom~ A loud blast suddenly erupted in Song Jians mind, increasing the mental pressure he felt. Managing two Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seals was already somewhat stressful, but now, Song Jian felt as if his mind was about to explode, with mental pressure right on the edge of a cliff, on the verge of collapsing! How, how could this happen Song Jian wiped off the fresh blood streaming from his nose, his face revealing an unsightly expression. According to his estimation, his Mental Strength should have been more than sufficient to control five Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seals, so why did he already feel overwhelmed after the third one! Just then, a two-meter-long lion, roughly the size of an average adult lion, leapt out from the golden sphere. This lion emitted a dark gold glow all over its body; its fur, facial features, and limbs looked exactly like a real lion. Compared to the two golden lions already battling the BOSS, this one seemed to be a genuine lion, while the first two seemed like high-quality replicas! Indeed, without comparison, theres no harm done! Song Jian, enduring the throbbing pain in his head, controlled the newly summoned golden lion and charged towards the BOSS! Whoosh~ Almost the instant Song Jian issued the command, the golden lion dashed to the BOSS with almost teleport-like speed, leapt high, and ferociously clawed King Smolahans face, then bit into its neck and tore off a large piece of withered flesh! This speed left not only King Smolahan unable to react, but also gave Song Jian quite the scare. The previous speed was so fast that even Song Jian would probably not have been able to react in time! Even a Legendary Level powerhouse might not have such speed, right? A look of shock crossed Song Jians face, but it was quickly replaced by a look of excited joy! The golden lions attack had completely stunned King Smolahan. Though it couldnt feel pain, having a golden lion pounce on its face did wound its pride quite severely! At that moment, King Smolahans cheek had four or five bloody marks, nearly half of its face was disfigured. Originally resembling a dried corpse, it now looked even more terrifying! You are seeking death! roared King Smolahan, as its wings erupted with a burst of dazzling light, with energy visibly surging from the wings into its body! Its gearing up for a powerful move! Song Jians heart went cold as he quickly retreated backward! Boom! A large amount of black gas suddenly burst out from King Smolahans body, accompanied by a foul stench. Song Jian merely took a slight whiff before he felt dizzy and saw stars, and even his status bar showed a Severe Poison status! Its important to note that Song Jians innate ability Immortal Body was immune to all toxins and debuffs. Yet, even so, a severe poison status appeared, which just showed how potent the toxins within the black fog were! Watching his Vitality Points drop by a thousand points per second due to the severe poison status, Song Jian hastily chugged down a bottle of advanced healing potion and retreated even faster towards the direction of the bronze gate! In a short while, the entire tomb chamber was engulfed in the black poison gas. After escaping the range of the poison, Song Jians Immortal Body finally took effect, the severe poison status disappeared, and his Vitality Points began to slowly recover! The tomb chamber was now pitch dark, and the only things that could be heard were King Smolahans continuous roars and the sounds of battle. For the moment, Song Jian could only wait patiently outside the tomb chamber for the black poison gas to disperse! Glancing at Doya and the other two hiding nearby, Song Jian thought to himself, This move, if it were anyone else, they would probably have been wiped out immediately! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1394 - Chapter 1394 Chapter 1396 Hatred and Chaos Chapter 1394: Chapter 1396 Hatred and Chaos Chapter 1394: Chapter 1396 Hatred and Chaos ` This black fog Doya gazed at the spreading black fog within the tomb chamber, feeling a sudden surge of terror, as if the dark mist before her was a monstrous beast ready to pounce at any moment! Its potent, and highly toxic. Ordinary people could be instantly killed! Song Jian whispered, even he, who had immunity to toxin damage, was suffering a loss of a thousand Vitality Points per second. If other people were enveloped by the toxic fog, dazed and confused, they would likely turn into dried corpses within seconds! Theres definitely more than just poison in here, surely it contains some kind of damage that even an Immortal Body cant be immune to Song Jian thought to himself. As the black fog spread, strangely enough, when it reached the bronze gate, it seemed as though a mysterious force repelled it, restricting its dispersion solely within the chamber. Witnessing this scene, Doya and the others all looked towards Song Jian, their hearts filled with shock. Why did Song Jian know to open all the doors beforehand? If it were someone else, they probably would have just pushed open a gap wide enough to enter Doya was puzzled, but she didnt know how to ask the question, as it seemed like a personal secret. Actually, Song Jian was merely curious at first and when he realized he wasnt strong enough to fully open the gate on his own, he instinctively thought of the stone creature Gulu. Otherwise, he wouldnt have summoned Gulu, and then Gulu wouldnt have devoured all the gold and jewels within the tomb chamber. Song Jian did know that Gulu could devour minerals to enhance its strength; back in the Purple Crystal mine, Gulu was able to consume the crystals to become more powerful. But for Gulu, already at a commanding level, to level up again required an astronomical amount of high-quality minerals, and even as a city lord, Song Jian did not have such wealth. This assessment task, even if he failed, had been incredibly lucrative for Song Jian. Not only did he manage to enhance the strength of his two combat pets, but he himself had also taken a dose of Mutated Serum that greatly increased his power; this was no less rewarding than an S-rank Combat Power assessment prize! Besides, theres still another dose of Mutated Serum I havent taken yet. Even if I cant bring it out of the Assessment World, and only use it to improve my passing grade, it should at least boost my rank by one level Song Jian contemplated. However, my biggest gain this time is mastering the method of using Spirit Swords as materials to construct formations, including the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal constructed with Spirit Swords. Sadly, the Demon Suppression Seal I grasped is an incomplete formation that cant be built with any materials, let alone with Spirit Swords To construct a formation with Spirit Swords, one must completely understand the entire structure of the formation, the flow of energy within it, and every little detail involved in its creation. Only then can Spirit Swords replace traditional materials to construct the formation. With incomplete knowledge of a formation, one shouldnt even think about constructing one with Spirit Swords! Just then, from within the black fog, a piercing scream from King Smorahan suddenly rang out, and at the same time, Song Jian instantly lost contact with his two Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal formations! A grunt escaped him, and blood involuntarily trickled from Song Jians nostrils, his head buzzing as if a bomb had exploded inside! This was caused by a backlash from the two formations being suddenly destroyed. Strange, I didnt feel the core of the formations being damaged before, so why were they destroyed in an instant? Wiping the blood that reached his lips, Song Jian frowned deeply. The black fog remained as dense as ever, and Song Jian immediately opened his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye in an attempt to discern the situation of the battle inside the chamber! However, it seemed that a mysterious power within the fog was obstructing his vision. Song Jian could now only barely make out two figures battling in the fog, one resembling the Sacred Lion and the other the BOSS. At this moment, the Sacred Lions movements had slowed down, no longer exhibiting its ghostly speed from before, while the BOSS, King Smorahan, was relentlessly swinging his Battle Halberd and unleashing various skills, continuously bombarding the Sacred Lion with attacks! ` ` The two Golden Holy Lions were wiped out before, probably because the BOSS unleashed a powerful move Song Jian speculated, Luckily, at the end, I constructed a perfect Golden Holy Lion using the Chaos Sword; otherwise, the BOSS might have broken out! Huh, the black fog seems to have thinned out Doya, who had been watching the tomb chamber all along, suddenly spoke. Song Jian closed his Eye of Dispelling Delusion and looked towards the black fog. Indeed, the fog inside the chamber had become much lighter than before. Soon, the black fog completely dispersed, and a Golden Holy Lion covered in scars appeared before Song Jian. This time, the Golden Holy Lion, glowing with a dark gold light, was covered with black scars from which a black aura continuously seeped out. One of its forepaws had been chopped off, and it barely supported its body on three legs. Roar~ Although covered in scars, the Golden Holy Lion maintained a high fighting spirit and let out an angry roar at King Smolahan, continuing to pounce towards him. On the other side, King Smolahan looked even more pitiful than the Golden Holy Lion, his body riddled with sharp claw marks, one of his eyes even blinded, and his Vitality Points had dropped below three million. Also, one of his wings had been torn off, and the other was broken and hanging limp! To have fought the BOSS to such an extent within the black toxic fog, the power of the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal has far exceeded my expectations! Song Jian revealed a surprised smile, but he also understood that this was partially because he had fully grasped the construction details of the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, and partially because he used the Chaos Sword as the core of the formation, which virtually elevated the entire formation by an entire tier, creating the current regrettable situation! The testing of the formation is nearly complete, now, it is time to end your life! said Song Jian in a low voice, holding the Sky-breaking Sword and slowly walking towards the tomb chamber. At this moment, after exchanging glances, both Doya and Noya drew their weapons and followed behind Song Jian, entering the tomb chamber. You should know that participating in killing a BOSS and not participating yields different evaluation ratings. Even if you caused only a slight damage to the BOSS, its still considered as participating in the whole process! Seeing the actions of Doya and Noya, Patsha became a bit anxious. She flapped her wings and flew towards the BOSS, unleashing two thunderous strikes with her wings onto the BOSS! Watching a damage number close to eighty thousand floating up from the BOSSs head, Patshas heart soared with joy. It was a critical strike! sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, before her joy could fade, she saw King Smolahan raise his head abruptly, his two blood-red eyes fixating on Patsha, baring his sharp fangs and readying an attacking stance! How is this possible? I only hit it once; how could I have grabbed all the aggro from the BOSS? Patsha suddenly felt a chill all over, her face the very image of wanting to cry but lacking the tears! Aggro chaos, the BOSSs aggro is all over the place! Patsha let out a shrill scream, then turned tail and ran, even though the BOSS was already low on health, Patsha couldnt survive one of its hits now! Hearing Patshas cry of aggro chaos, Doya and Noya, who had already rushed towards the BOSS, hit the brakes abruptly, halting in their tracks, a look of surprise and uncertainty in their eyes. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the 100 points tip~ ` Chapter 1395 - Chapter 1395 Chapter 1397 Chapter 1395: Chapter 1397 Chapter 1395: Chapter 1397 Hate confusion is a passive skill that certain special BOSSes have, which causes their hate value to become chaotic when their Vitality Points drop to a certain level, randomizing targets among the enemies that deal damage to them! When hunting a BOSS as a team, the most troublesome scenario is encountering this situation. A Main Tank usually holds the BOSSs aggro firmly, but once hate confusion is triggered, the BOSS will abandon the attack on the MT and choose to attack other players, especially troublesome if it targets ranged or healing classesCfor the team, its nothing short of a disaster! Hunting a BOSS with hate confusion skill not only requires team strength but also a great deal of luck! Facing such a formidable BOSS as King Smolahan, besides Song Jian, anyone else could be instantly killed. Hearing Patshas loud shout of hate confusion, Doya and Noya, who were originally charging towards the BOSS, hoping to snatch the last hit, simultaneously stopped in their tracks, exchanged glances, and retreated slowly, visibly shaken. Luckily that guy is a bit faster than me The same thought rose in their minds at the same time! Patsha, now the target, was frantically dodging the attacks of King Smolahan. Although the King, wielding a trident Battle Halberd, belonged to a melee or semi-ranged class, his attack range covered nearly the entire tomb chamber, with only a few spots as his blind spots! But for Patsha, locked on by the hate, there was no such thing as a blind spot, as King Smolahan relentlessly pursued him wherever he fled! Save me, save me! Patshas face was a mask of desperation, performing various aerial maneuvers in the air, dodging the powerful energy waves behind him! Song Jian squinted, glanced at Doya and Noya, and chuckled. Those two had been freeloading the whole time, barely contributing, and had even thought about snatching the final blow. If the BOSSs hate had locked onto either of them, Song Jian wouldnt have bothered to save them! Yet Patsha was different. He had been assisting all along. Although his help wasnt much, Song Jian appreciated it! Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian pointed with his right hand, and countless Spirit Swords flew towards the BOSS, completely surrounding it and instantly blocking its line of sight! Im going to kill you all! King Smolahan became increasingly frantic, seemingly sensing his impending Destruction and making a desperate effort, using his body to collide with the flying Spirit Swords! In no time, King Smolahans body was covered in sword marks, the black aura leaking from his wounds almost wrapping him up, making him appear like a dense black fog running everywhere! Song Jian continuously reduced the BOSSs Vitality Points by over a million before finally drawing its hate onto himself! Patsha, scared stiff, had been hit several times by the BOSSs Qi energy. Considering that the curse effect on him had already stacked up to fifteen layers, even after consuming all his recovery potions his Vitality Points had only recovered to about 60%. If the BOSS attacked him twice more, he feared he would be kicked out of the Assessment World! Close, so close Patsha collapsed against the bronze door, his eyes full of fear. To be expelled from the Assessment World at this point would truly be failing at the brink of success! Patsha looked at Song Jian with immense gratitude. If not for Song Jian desperately using Thousand Swords Art to block the BOSS, he would have probably been killed by the BOSS and forced to leave already. Now Patsha didnt dare attack the BOSS anymore, but could only hide on the side. However, he had secured the second place on the BOSS damage contribution leaderboard. Unless Doya and Noya could snatch the last hit on the BOSS, it was unlikely they would surpass him! Song Jian would never let you snatch the final blow, let alone touch the BOSS. If youre not afraid of dying, you can give it a try! Patsha glanced at Doya and Noya, and his eyes brimmed with thick mockery upon seeing the frustration on their faces. As long as one inflicted damage on the BOSS, even just a little, they had the right to loot the spoils. Although these two might not dare to compete with the BOSS for treasures, this was, after all, the Assessment World. Even if Song Jian killed them, as long as they grabbed a piece of treasure, it would be a huge profit, since they might even have completed golden side quests by then! The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, slash! With a light shout, the dancing Spirit Swords suddenly converged above the head of the BOSS. In no time, a huge long sword, about thirty meters in length, fiercely slashed down towards the top of the BOSSs head! Dont even think about it The BOSS showed a ferocious expression, and all the wings on his back burst open at the same time. The surging power flowed entirely into the body of the BOSS. It swung the Divine War Halberd in its hand, meeting the overhead long sword head-on; Boom~ With a loud noise, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword, upon collision with the halberd, instantly dissipated, causing Song Jians eyebrows to furrow. King Smolahan burst into hearty laughter, but this attack had also cost him nearly three hundred thousand Vitality Points! Too bad~ Song Jian said softly. If that sword had struck true, it could have instantly slain the BOSS, but the halberd in its hand was a gift from the gods, just like the Eye of Dispelling Delusion, containing a sliver of the divine power of the Twelve-winged God of Light. It was not something that an ordinary Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Array could contend with! Since I cant kill you instantly, then Ill just grind you down! Song Jian snorted coldly, and along with the golden holy lion and the golden giant Gulu at his side, they all pounced towards the BOSS. The BOSS, with less than a million Vitality Points left, quickly lost its last chance to struggle under Song Jians attacks. When its body limply fell, a drop of blood shining with golden light floated up from its corpse. At the same time, around its corpse burst forth five or six items shimmering with golden and purple light. Although these items couldnt be taken out of the Assessment World, they could enhance the evaluation for passing the level! System: The final BOSS of the golden side quest was slain; the quest item, Golden Blood, is about to appear. The person who ultimately obtains the Golden Blood will greatly enhance their passing evaluation! This system prompt was rather sinister. Had it been another team that struggled to kill the BOSS, this prompt could have led to infighting over the treasure, turning allies against each other for the drop of Golden Blood, but for Song Jian, this wasnt a danger at all! Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian simply walked over to the corpse and took the drop of golden blood into his palm, then turned to Patsha who had come over and said, The rest of the stuff is yours! Thanks, boss! Patshas face lit up with joy. After killing the BOSS and ranking second on the contribution list, his evaluation for passing the level jumped up two grades, which was a pleasant surprise for him. Moreover, completing the golden side quest after killing the BOSS boosted his evaluation by an entire tier! The quest is complete; we can leave now, Song Jian told the three of them. He directly pocketed the Golden Blood into his bag without even showing the others its attributes. PS: Thank you Yuxiang for the 100 QiDian coins rewarded~ Chapter 1396 - Chapter 1396 Chapter 1398 The Blood of Gold Chapter 1396: Chapter 1398: The Blood of Gold Chapter 1396: Chapter 1398: The Blood of Gold Noya gazed at the Golden Blood with an eager expression, and he glanced at Doya by his side, only to find her calm, her eyes not even flickering. Sadly, this is probably the closest Ive ever been to the Golden Blood Noya said, his eyes filled with regret. Song Jian, thank you for this time. I hope we have the chance to work together again in the future! Doya said with a smile to Song Jian, waved to him, and her figure slowly vanished. By completing the golden side quest, Doyas assessment rating would at least reach B grade. Coupled with the beasts she killed and the items she obtained in the Assessment World, Doyas Combat Power assessment would be at least B+ or even A-. For Doya, this was an unexpected delight! Boss, thank you. When you visit the City of Elf Song next time, contact me; Ill be sure to treat you well! Patsha flapped his wings twice, a reluctant look crossing his face as he looked at the plasma flowing on them. Thats fine, who knows what will happen when we meet next time! Song Jian said with a smile. He waved to Patsha. Although he was from the Alien Clan, he seemed much more reliable to Song Jian than the NPCs from the Human Race! After Patsha left the Assessment World, the power of the Pet Contract between him and Song Jian also dissipated slowly; after all, Patsha was not a real beast, so it was impossible for him to become Song Jians pet in the game world. The Alien Clan Examinees could be said to have been utterly wiped out, with Patsha as the only exception. If he hadnt whimsically switched to the Beast Camp, he wouldnt have become Song Jians pet. Apart from completing the golden side quest and obtaining the bosss spoils other than the Golden Blood, Song Jian also had a share in the Contribution Points from the beasts he killed along the way, as well as the inner cores he devoured. At the end of the assessment, there would be an overall evaluation! This time, Patshas assessment rating would definitely be much higher than Doyas and Doyas, possibly reaching A or even A+. If it werent for the fact that the main quest wasnt completed, dropping three levels, he might even have had the chance to aim for an S grade or higher. Song Jian, are you willing to sell that drop of Golden Blood? Noya asked, approaching him with a hopeful look. Oh, you want to buy it? Song Jian wore a half-smiling, half-mocking expression. Both Doya and Patsha knew that treasures like the Golden Blood were not something they could covet. Such a treasure, even if traded for a fifth-level city, the owner would not likely make the exchange! The Golden Blood was also known as the Blood of the Divines; its use could imbue ones bloodline with a trace of divine power, becoming akin to a demi-god. Such beings were symbols of invincibility among ordinary humans; there were multiple historical records of the Golden Child wielding a Demi-God Artifact or even a God Artifact, slaying demons in epic tales! I am willing to offer one hundred million Doomsday Coins Noya gritted his teeth and said. One hundred million Doomsday Coins? Song Jian was startled, his face showing a scornful expression. At the present, most god-favored ones, the players, had generally low levels, the vast majority hovering around level eighty, and many had not yet dealt with currency more advanced than Doomsday Coins, such as Purple Crystals. Therefore, most transactions among god-favored ones, or between god-favored ones and NPCs, were still conducted with Doomsday Coins. To the average player, Noyas offer of one hundred million Doomsday Coins was already a considerable fortune, but to Song Jian, it seemed like an attempt to swindle him like a child! Ill give you one billion, just give me one drop of Golden Blood! Song Jian said sternly, huffing. Noyas face turned red immediately, and just as he was about to say something, Song Jian coldly said, Even if you have completed the golden side quest, if I kill you now, your assessment rating will be reduced, and then, dont even think about getting a C grade! Noya suddenly felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured from his head to his tail. His previously eager mood immediately cooled down. He glanced at Song Jian and his figure started to slowly fade away and disappear. Song Jian could feel the intense malice emanating from Noya. After leaving the Assessment World, Noya would definitely announce in the game world that Song Jian had obtained the golden blood, and might even do everything possible to snatch the golden blood from his hands! When everyone had left, Song Jian took out the golden blood again, his face filled with regret. This drop of golden blood looked like a liquid, but it was actually very hard, even harder than a golden diamond. Holding it in his hand, he immediately felt a cool breath being transmitted from the golden blood. The golden blood could be directly consumed, and after consumption, all attributes would rise by 50 points. Just this benefit alone would be enough to drive everyone in the game world insane! However, a 50-point increase in all attributes was actually the least impressive feature of the golden blood. The second attribute was that it allowed one to break through to the Legendary Realm without any bottlenecks, as long as they reached the required level! It should be known that breaking through to the Legendary Realm at tier three Combat Power did not require any battle assessments or evaluations. It needed each person to comprehend their own path of cultivation. There were many who had been stuck at the pinnacle of tier three Combat Power for decades without a breakthrough, and even for the Gods chosen, achieving a breakthrough to the Legendary Realm was not that easy. But with the golden blood, such bottlenecks did not exist. As long as one reached level 120, they could be directly promoted to the Legendary Realm. For people in the game world, especially those stuck at the peak of tier three Combat Power for decades, this was a treasure they would go bankrupt to possess! The third attribute was even more enviable, allowing the one who consumed it to possess a trace of divine power and contain the foundation for becoming a god! This, in fact, was already on par with being a demi-god. If someone at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm consumed this drop of golden blood, in no time at all, there would likely be a new Demi-God Level powerhouse emerging in the game world. As long as they could comprehend the Power of Law, they could directly ignite the Divine Flame and step onto the altar of the gods, becoming a new deity! The temptation to become a god was something no strong being in the world could resist! It was just a pity that among the properties of the golden blood, there was a final line that appeared in red text for Song Jian, a restrictive reminder. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This item is for the exclusive use of creatures in the game world! In other words, this treasure that everyone coveted and would eagerly consume once obtained was unusable by the Gods Chosen, that is, the players! Could it be that they fear players growing too rapidly and overpowering all the natives in the game world? Song Jian furrowed his brows and secretly guessed in his heart. In reality, the power of the players had already been growing larger and larger. The mere act of being able to level up from slaying monsters left the NPCs of the game world far behind. Two to three years of effort by the players could catch up with decades of hard work by NPCs. From any perspective, this was a blatant unfairness, and no wonder the NPCs were now spontaneously beginning to resist the players. The NPCs felt a mix of envy and jealousy, as well as a strong sense of caution, towards these people favored by the gods! What should I do with it now? Could it really be that I can only increase the evaluation during the assessment pass? Song Jian sighed and looked at the golden blood in his hand that emitted an unusual glow, his heart filled with hesitation. Chapter 1397 - Chapter 1397 Chapter 1399 Passing Evaluation Chapter 1397: Chapter 1399: Passing Evaluation Chapter 1397: Chapter 1399: Passing Evaluation ` The Golden Blood was a precious treasure, but players couldnt use it, which somewhat surprised Song Jian. After pondering for a moment, Song Jian tried giving the Golden Blood to his battle pets, Black Dragon Kamata and the golden giant Gulu, only to find that they couldnt use the Golden Blood either! Could it be that the Golden Blood can only be used by NPCs in the game world? Song Jian frowned deeply, thinking this was a complete waste! Moreover, it must be used within this Assessment World. Once you leave the Assessment World, it will be used up to enhance your assessment grade! Song Jian thought to himself, Even if it improves the grade by a whole level, or even two, when compared to the attributes of the Golden Blood, these one or two levels of assessment grade seem rather insignificant. The attributes gained from two levels of assessment grade probably wont be more than what the Golden Blood would have increased, perhaps even less Its really like casting pearls before swine Song Jian said, shaking his head as he looked at the Golden Blood in his hand. Just then, the Eye of Dispelling Delusion between his brows suddenly opened on its own, a column of golden light shot towards the Golden Blood in Song Jians hand, and in no time, the once incredibly hard Golden Blood turned into a cluster of golden mist, streaming towards the Eye of Dispelling Delusion in threads! System: You have used the special item Golden Blood, beginning the upgrade of the Eye of Dispelling Delusion! System: Your extern equipment Breaking Illusion Divine Eye begins to upgrade; all your attributes increase by 10 points; System: Your extern equipment Breaking Illusion Divine Eye has absorbed a strand of divinity from the special item Golden Blood, gaining a slight increase in proficiency for your innate skill Holy Sword; the Holy Sword skill now includes divine attacks, possessing overwhelming effects against non-divine creatures; System: Your extern equipment Breaking Illusion Divine Eye has devoured the Golden Blood and advanced, its level has increased to level two! Song Jian never expected that the Golden Blood, which he originally couldnt use, would be absorbed by the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. Its known that the Divine Eye contained a trace of Dragon Gods divine power, making it an item of Demi-God Level. Watching the Golden Blood disappear from his hand, and feeling the tingling sensation constantly spreading from his brow, coupled with the waterfall of system notifications in the system prompt bar, Song Jian suddenly felt very heavy-hearted. Could it be that the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye doesnt belong to me, which is why it can use the Golden Blood? An idea suddenly shot through Song Jians mind. This thought grew in his mind like weeds, and the ceaseless power flowing from the brow to his body left Song Jian feeling far from excited. Finally, the system prompt bar began to thin out, and the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye at his brow had been upgraded to level four, possessing the active skill Gaze of the Gods. When this skill is activated, it casts a column of light at the target with the force of a full strike from the Dragon God. It can be said that any being below the level of a God will, if not killed, be gravely injured by this strike, being left in a near-death state. However, this skill has a cooldown of one month, and after casting, Song Jian will fall into a weakened state for one hour, with his attributes reduced by 80%, movement speed lowered by 50%, and unable to use healing potions! Song Jian has gained another crucial ace up his sleeve, but this card must be used cautiously; otherwise, if it doesnt kill the enemy, Song Jian himself would be in great danger! Nevertheless, with the Shattered Divine Realm in his possession, if he ever encounters such a situation, he could simply abandon whatever gains he might have acquired and hide in the Divine Country to recuperate! No matter how you look at it, owning such a powerful trump card had once again increased Song Jians strength considerably! After devouring the Golden Blood, Song Jian found that he could once again control the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. Moreover, the pressure the Divine Eye exerted on him seemed much reduced. Now, even if he were to keep the Divine Eye open for twenty-four hours straight, it posed no danger to Song Jian! Slowly opening the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye on his brow, Song Jian discovered that upon reaching level four, the Divine Eye, which used to emit a Seven-colored Divine Light whenever opened, had now vanished. ` He took out the mirror and glanced at the eye at the center of his forehead, which now appeared no different from the other two, looking just like an ordinary eye. Song Jian sighed softly. The Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, which had absorbed the golden blood, had granted Song Jian a thirty-point boost to all attributes and had advanced from level one to level four, gaining a powerful active attack skill in the process. The trace of divinity contained in the golden blood, I fear, was also devoured by the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye Song Jian thought to himself. Although he didnt know whether the upgrade of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye was a good or bad thing for him, there was nothing else Song Jian could do but wait until he advanced to the divine level to unravel the mysteries of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye! After a while, Song Jian opened the task panel and selected the combat power assessment task. Soon, a system prompt appeared before his eyes. System: Do you wish to leave the assessment world and proceed with the passing evaluation? Yes/No After Song Jian chose Yes, his figure began to slowly fade into nothingness, disappearing from the tomb! Just as Song Jian made his choice to leave, in a short while, a group of fully armed masked figures rushed into the tomb and began to search meticulously. The familiar dizziness, the familiar starry sky, Song Jian stood in the midst of nothingness, his mood tranquil. Everything before his eyes was no different from the combat power assessment evaluations he had undergone before. Before Song Jians eyes, scenes of the experiences in the assessment world flashed by, serving as a review and summary of his journey there. Finally, the screen stopped on the scene where Song Jian killed the final boss, King Smolahan, with a drop of golden blood emitting a brilliant light, almost filling the entire screen! System: Examinee has hunted a beast, raising the passing evaluation slightly; System: Main task failure, examinees passing evaluation downgraded to C+ level; System: Examinee has killed the final guardian boss, King Smolahan, ranking first in combat power contribution, passing evaluation raised by one rank! Examinees passing evaluation is B+ level; System: Examinee has completed the golden side task, passing evaluation raised to A+ level; System: Examinees inventory contains twenty-seven items from the assessment world, automatically converted into passing evaluation, items disappear, examinees passing evaluation raised to S- level; In the end, Song Jians passing evaluation was S- level, and he had also gained another sixty-seven free attribute points! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its a pity, if the Black Dragon hadnt devoured that meteorite fragment, and if we included the golden blood, maybe I could have directly broken through to SSS level this time. I really want to know, whats the rank above SSS level for the passing evaluation! Song Jians mouth curved slightly as he thought to himself. Chapter 1398 - Chapter 1398 Chapter 1400 New Architecture Chapter 1398: Chapter 1400: New Architecture Chapter 1398: Chapter 1400: New Architecture The Combat Power assessment had concluded, and Song Jian was teleported directly back to the City Lord Mansion in the City of Hope. At the same time, all players received a system notification flashing with golden light. System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for passing the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment, becoming the first player in the game to achieve Tier-3 Combat Power! In an instant, Song Jians fame skyrocketed. Any player who saw this system notification would commit the name Song Jian to memory. Congratulations, Alliance Leader, you are mighty! The Alliance Leader is amazing, may I ask, is the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment difficult? Unable to communicate with allies and friends within the Assessment World, returning to the City of Hope, especially with the system announcement throughout the game, Song Jians communicator exploded with activity. Many people sent him private messages to celebrate, and in the Alliance channel, all topics revolved around Song Jian! Boss, this time our City of Hope Alliance has really made a name for itself among the players. I didnt expect you to be the first one to successfully pass the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment! Wang Qi contacted Song Jian as soon as possible and said with excitement, Its a pity there was no announcement for the first two Combat Power assessments, otherwise our City of Hope would have been famous a long time ago. In addition to the global announcement, Song Jian also received many other system notifications. System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for passing the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment, the currency exchange system is now open to the player! Players can exchange Doomsday Coins for Amethyst Coins, Divine Coins, and other currencies at any system store! System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for passing the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment, the continental transmission system is now open to the player! Players can travel across continents using Transmission Arrays, airships, and other methods! System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for passing the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment, unveiling the new map Naga Island. Players can recruit Naga Followers on Naga Island. System: Congratulations to player Song Jian for passing the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment, unveiling the new map Demon Flame Fortress. Players can gain control of the fortress by mastering its core! Song Jian was somewhat surprised by a series of system notifications and began to check them one by one. At a glance at a system store, Song Jian noticed that items like Amethyst Coins and Divine Coins appeared in the system item interface and could be freely exchanged with Doomsday Coins, but the exchange rate was astonishing. Ten thousand Doomsday Coins could only be exchanged for one Amethyst Coin, and ten thousand Amethyst Coins could only be exchanged for one Divine Coin. Although Song Jian knew that Divine Coins were imbued with divine power, such an exaggerated exchange rate still made him shake his head in disbelief. He had originally planned to exchange some Divine Coins to repair the Shattered Divine Realm, but it looked like even if he sold the entire City of Hope, he might not be able to exchange for a single Divine Coin! Only players who passed the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment were qualified to make these currency exchanges, which were invisible to other players. Song Jian tried exchanging for an Amethyst Coin and found that the energy contained within it was much less than that of the Purple Crystal ore he had encountered before, amounting to only about one-third of a single ordinary-quality Purple Crystal ore. In other words, three Amethyst Coins were only equivalent to one ordinary-quality Purple Crystal ore. The energy is less, which means the combat experience gained after use will also be significantly reduced. Nonetheless, it does provide players with a chance to level up quickly, saving me the trouble of searching for Purple Crystal ores everywhere! Song Jian thought to himself. Now in the entire game, he was the only person to have passed the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment. Just by reselling Amethyst Coins, he could make a tidy sum of money. Unfortunately, there was a daily limit on currency exchanges, and Song Jian himself didnt even have enough for his own use, let alone exchange for others. After using todays exchange quota, Song Jians inventory was filled with Amethyst Coins. Now that he was level 100 and his combat experience had reached 99%, he could not advance any further. Song Jian only needed to use one Amethyst Coin to raise his level to 101, but after that, he would need a large number of Amethyst Coins. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Beyond currency exchange, the game also exposed many new maps to Tier-3 Combat Power players, including Naga Island, Demon Flame Fortress, and over a dozen other new maps spread out over different areas, some only tens of kilometers from the City of Hope, while others were hundreds of kilometers away. These new maps were accessible not only to Song Jian, but other players could enter them as well, if they found them. However, the monsters inside were all Tier-3 Combat Power beings, and ordinary players venturing in might easily lose their lives. But for some players who enjoyed pioneering, the opening of new maps was great news. In addition to the newly available maps, some dungeons were also made accessible to players. However, these new dungeons also required players to possess Tier-3 Combat Power, which meant that in the short term, only Song Jian could enter these dungeons. Most of these dungeons had player number restrictions, and Song Jian alone wouldnt be able to enter, so he would have to wait until most players had reached the required strength. It was foreseeable that these dungeons housed a wealth of advanced equipment and precious treasures waiting for players to discover. Conquering these dungeons could lead to a tremendous leap in a players strength! City Lord, a stone wall has suddenly appeared in the middle of the City of Hope square, out of thin air. Its very peculiar. Do you want to come take a look? Song Jians communicator suddenly transmitted Wang Qis call request. After accepting, Wang Qis voice immediately resounded next to Song Jians ear. A new building has appeared out of nowhere? Song Jians heart leaped with joy. This was something that had never happened before and must be related to his being the first to pass the Tier-3 Combat Power assessment. With that thought in mind, Song Jian decided to go to the square to check out this new structure, which might hold an unexpected surprise. In one corner of the City of Hope square, a stone wall about ten meters long suddenly materialized out of thin air, with nine relief sculptures forming a continuous pattern on it. Upon arriving, Song Jian took a glance and immediately noticed that the reliefs depicted the scenes from the Assessment World where the Twelve-winged God of Light had bestowed the Divine War Halberd and the Golden Blood to King Smorahan. Additionally, there were scenes of King Smorahan wielding the Divine War Halberd, waging wars, and establishing a vast empire. The last scene depicted Song Jian killing King Smorahan in his tomb to obtain the Golden Blood. In the final relief beside Song Jian were the figures of Doya, Noya, and Patsha. However, compared to Song Jian, these three figures were quite blurred. If one hadnt experienced the events themselves, it would be difficult to discern the identities of these three. Damn, is this going to broadcast the news of my acquisition of the Golden Blood to everyone Song Jian was momentarily stunned, at a loss for what to do next. Chapter 1399 - Chapter 1399 Chapter 1401 Reward Chapter 1399: Chapter 1401: Reward Chapter 1399: Chapter 1401: Reward In the Assessment World, it wasnt just Song Jian who completed the golden branch quest. Doya, Noya, and Patsha had as well. Perhaps Doya and Patsha might have covered for Song Jian a bit, but Noya would definitely spread the word about Song Jian obtaining the Blood of Gold as soon as possible, after all, the Blood of Gold was just too famous among the indigenous people of the game world! Looking at the stretch of stone wall on the plaza, Song Jian felt cold sweat about to trickle down. Most players didnt know what was depicted on it, but the indigenous people of the game world surely understood, and Song Jian had already noticed that many locals were giving him peculiar looks. Damn it, if I could, I would really want to destroy it! Song Jian secretly thought. Just at that moment, in front of the stone wall, a milk-white orb of light suddenly appeared. Shortly after, a figure emerged from the light. Clasping a trident, with two pairs of black and white wings unfurling behind him, he was clad in tight golden armor, a large red cape fluttering in the wind behind him, and on his face, a golden mask; at a fierce glance, he looked exactly like the painting of King Smolahan. Almost instinctively, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword into his hand, gripping it firmly. Although Song Jian had defeated the final boss guarding the Blood of Gold in the tomb, King Smolahan, he still vividly remembered King Smolahans several large-area lethal skills, and if he truly started a bloodbath here, Song Jian feared few people would survive. Puzzled ones, who can tell me what scene is depicted in this glorious mural? The one to answer correctly will receive a reward! King Smolahan seemed to have lost his memory from the time in the tomb and looked at Song Jian with the same neutrality as the others. He seems not to be real, but an illusion Song Jian sensed something odd about King Smolahan; standing under the stone wall, there was no sign of breathing, heartbeat, or other signs of life, and even the aura emanating from his body felt faint. Song Jian took a step forward, came up to King Smolahan, and swung his hand towards his body; indeed, his hand passed straight through King Smolahans figure without any hindrance. At that moment, King Smolahan turned his head to look at Song Jian and asked in a hoarse voice, Song Jian, do you know the content of the first painting? This depicts the scene where the Twelve-winged God of Light bestowed the Divine War Halberd and the Blood of Gold upon King Smolahan! Song Jian stated calmly. As his voice fell, the first painting on the stone wall suddenly burst into dazzling light, emitting blinding brilliance. After a long while, the light gradually dimmed, eventually turning into a soft glow, and the content of the mural became more lifelike, so detailed that one could even see the dynamic scene as if being there in person. King Smolahan took out a gemstone radiating purplish-red light from his chest and handed it to Song Jian, saying, This is your reward for answering the question! The onlookers let out a gasp when they saw that just for answering one question, he had received an Epic Quality gemstone. It was known that defeating monsters in the game world had a certain chance to drop gemstones, but most bosses, even if they dropped gemstones, would only drop ones below golden quality. In the market, one frequently saw blue or even green quality gemstones, but silver quality and above were rare to see for sale, and if they ever appeared, they would be snatched in an instant. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian glanced at the gemstone in his hand, named Dazzling Gemstone of Attack, its attributes were plentiful with five in total: it increased all attributes, attack damage, Armor Break probability, critical hit damage, and the last was an Aura Skill, War Gods Roar! War Gods Roar (Aura): Aura range 100 meters, all teammates within the aura range will receive a 30% increase in attack speed/movement speed, and a 15% increase in damage. This effect has a priority over domains, making it very difficult for dispelling skills to remove or shield this buff! This gem can only be set in weapons, and it can be said that even an ordinary quality weapon will leap to become an excellent weapon once set with this gem! Setting the gem does not require any procedures, but if one wishes to replace the gem, a grandmaster-level blacksmith must be found to remove the gem. Additionally, a spirit jade of the same quality will be consumed, and it will ensure that neither the weapon nor the gem suffers damage during the removal process. Song Jian thought for a moment, then handed the gem in his hand to Wang Qi. The biggest effect of this gem was the War Gods Roar aura skill, which would have its greatest effect in a team setting. Boss, answer the rest of the questions, this is an epic quality gem! Wang Qi, having received the gem, directly placed it into his inventory slot, then excitedly said to Song Jian. A person probably only has one chance! Song Jian shook his head, This is a piece of history about the Smorahan Empire, it should have a history of over ten thousand years. I think youd better go to the library to consult relevant sources before answering the questions! Upon hearing this, Wang Qi immediately rushed to the largest library in the city with members of the City of Hope Alliance, but after they left, Song Jian noticed two NPCs began to answer the questions. Clearly, for a history that spans over ten thousand years, the indigenous NPCs of the game world took a greater interest, as it involved the legendary bloodline! Song Jian shook his head, turned, and left the so-called Wall of Glorious Merits. This was just a minor incident. Even without it, the news of Song Jian obtaining the legendary bloodline would likely spread rapidly throughout the entire game world! In fact, in a way, I did use the legendary bloodline, just to enhance one of my external equips Song Jian touched his brow, musing to himself. Lord of the city, did you really obtain the legendary bloodline? At that moment, an NPC stepped forward, respectfully bowed to Song Jian, and asked in a low voice, I am a member of the Sala Clan, may I ask if it is possible to purchase this legendary bloodline from your hands? As far as I know, the legendary bloodline cannot be utilized by the favored of the gods. If you are willing to sell, our Sala Clan will try to meet any conditions you have. We are very sincere! This was a level sixty NPC, likely the owner of a store in the city. These NPCs who conduct business in large cities all have the backing of powerful forces, most of which belong to family enterprises. Song Jian had heard of this Sala Clan, a medium-sized family from the City of Sin. The head of the clan was a hereditary count with real power. Sorry, the legendary bloodline cannot be taken out of the Assessment World. Although in the end I obtained it, it cannot be used in a transaction! Song Jian said regretfully. Chapter 1400 - Chapter 1400 Chapter 1402 Doomsday Cruise Chapter 1400: Chapter 1402: Doomsday Cruise Chapter 1400: Chapter 1402: Doomsday Cruise My lord, any item hidden within the body can be taken out of the Assessment World You didnt know this? The NPC from the Sala Clan revealed a surprised expression and couldnt help but speak out. What, hidden within the body? You mean to say Song Jian was startled and quickly asked, You mean to say, just by making a cut on the arm and hiding the Golden Blood inside, it can be taken out of the Assessment World? How is that possible Such a method could only be used to take out valuable jewelry like earrings and rings, it was impossible for other larger equipment. However, Golden Blood obviously could be taken out among those items. It belonged to a type of trick that was widely known among NPCs, but players who had been in the game for only a short time wouldnt know such tricks, and nobody would tell them. Seeing the surprised look on Song Jians face, Stanuo realized that such a trick would never be known by the Divine Patron unless someone revealed it. Although he regretted inadvertently revealing this trick, Stanuo was certain that Song Jian indeed hadnt taken the Golden Blood out with him. What a waste, using Golden Blood to raise clearing scores is simply too extravagant! Stanuo shook his head and sighed. Song Jian also sighed and shook his head, preparing to chat more with the NPC in front of him to see if he could extract some more information. However, just at that moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system announcement. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: The Apocalypse Cruise has appeared. All players may board the Apocalypse Cruise for a seven-day luxury tour. Participants can win generous rewards by taking part in various activities on the cruise! This message was a public announcement; every online player would receive it. Simultaneously, a small point continuously flashing with light appeared on the map. When Song Jian enlarged the map, he discovered that this point was more than three hundred kilometers away from the City of Hope. Additionally, above this glistening location, there was a thirty-minute countdown. Obviously, the Apocalypse Cruise mentioned in the system message would exist only for thirty minutes before departing. The Apocalypse Cruise, I wonder if it has any relation to the Doomsday Store I encountered before Song Jian thought. He had spent quite a few points to become a member of the Doomsday Store. After appearing once when he entered the game, it hadnt shown up again, leaving the usefulness of that membership unknown to him until now. Go and take a look! Song Jian thought to himself and, after apologizing to Stanuo, he directly performed the Sword Flight Art and flew towards the location of the Apocalypse Cruise. It could be seen that after Song Jian set off, several dozen people flew out of the City of Hope. Most of these people were at levels around eighty or ninety, possessing flying apparatuses and confident they could reach the destination within thirty minutes. Numerous others rode on land mounts, heading towards the Apocalypse Cruise as well, but the speed of land mounts couldnt compare to flying ones, and whether they could make it in time was up to luck. The Apocalypse Cruise, a voyage of death, has appeared again. Who knows how many will perish this time An aged NPC watching the distant dark shadow in the sky shook his head and sighed. Hmph, although its a matter of life and death, there are rare encounters that most people might not experience in their lifetime. Even treasures like the Golden Blood arent beyond reach, a younger NPC said proudly, looking up at the Glory Board of Honor with a loud voice. The Apocalypse Cruise travels through time rifts, spatial rifts; boarding without strength is akin to courting death. Even those confident in their abilities face a life-and-death ordeal on the cruise. Its only suitable for those who are all by themselves, risking their lives to gamble on their futures. I, for one, will not partake! Another scholarly-looking man, looking a bit shabby, took a big swig from his wine gourd and loudly lamented. Hmph, in a lifetime, you might only encounter this once. Look, isnt the Lord of the Divine Patron City the first to rush over? If hes not afraid, what do we have to be scared of! A soldier armed with a rifle, who seemed to be a member of the City of Hope guard army, shouted loudly and turned to run towards the city gate. It seemed that the appearance of the doomsday cruise was not only noticed by the players, but also by the NPCs indigenous to the game world at the same time. However, by their looks, they seemed to be quite familiar with the Doomsday Cruise. Most NPCs were not willing to take the risk, only a very few followed behind the players and ran toward the location of the Doomsday Cruise. As for whether they could reach the Doomsday Cruise within thirty minutes, that was another matter. By this time, Song Jian had already flown to the seaside, but according to the flashing part on the map, the target was still deep in the sea. Song Jian stepped on the Sky-breaking Sword, pondered for a moment, and then, with gritted teeth, continued flying towards the target location. The boundless sea stretched as far as the eye could see. In the tumultuous waves, a ship that looked like a steel giant silently floated on the surface. Within a hundred meters around this steel giant, the sea was calm as a mirror, without a single ripple, creating a bizarre circular area. Outside this zone, however, the waves surged higher with each passing moment, creating an eerie sight! Song Jian quickly entered the range of this huge ship. The moment he entered the calm sea, a blood-red system prompt immediately appeared before his eyes. System: You have entered the docking range of the Doomsday Cruise. Do you wish to board the cruise? Yes/No System: Warning, please make your choice carefully. Once you choose, it cannot be changed. You must endure seven days of voyage before you can leave the Doomsday Cruise! Song Jians heart chilled. Prompts in crimson usually signified great danger and often led to life-and-death situations. Even Song Jian had encountered this only once or twice in the game. With my ability to protect myself, if I cant make it through these seven days, then others might not stand a chance of surviving here, Song Jian thought to himself, and with a slight smile, he didnt hesitate to select Yes. Suddenly, everything before Song Jians eyes blurred, and his whole body lost control, as if he were being teleported. When he regained consciousness, he found himself standing on the deck of the steel behemoth. At this moment, the deck was empty, no one in sight, surrounded by silence. There was no sign of a sailor, as if it were a ghost ship. Just then, a skeleton dressed in tattered captains clothes staggered up from the cabin. Dark red flames burned in its eye sockets, giving the appearance of a cold, undead monster. Hehehe, I didnt expect someone to come rushing to their death so soon. Such a young body, enviable indeed! The Skeleton Captain had a cutlass and an old flintlock pistol hanging at his waist. This garb seemed out of place on the steel behemoth where Song Jian was, as if a 17th-century Caribbean pirate had intruded upon a 21st-century warship. Who are you? Song Jian asked, clutching the Sky-breaking Sword tightly and on full alert. Chapter 1401 - Chapter 1401 Chapter 1403 Skeleton Captain Chapter 1401: Chapter 1403: Skeleton Captain Chapter 1401: Chapter 1403: Skeleton Captain Who am I, hahaha, who am I? The Skeleton Pirate Captain seemed to have heard a very amusing question and burst into hearty laughter so intense that his jawbone fell off and rolled onto the deck, where it continued to twitch. Just like a set of false teeth dropping to the floor, the Skeleton Pirate Captain bent over to pick up his jawbone and casually reattached it, before singing loudly: I am a phantom, Traveling through the cracks of time and space, I have suffered endless hardships, Yet only received curses from everyone, I am undying and unending, But forever live in agony, I have witnessed the destruction of numerous histories, Yet others see me as a madman, I wander through endless apocalypses, I roam within the illusory Star Realm, Bloodshed and slaughter have long numbed me, No treasures can make my heart beat, A song filled with bizarre and absurd style flowed from the mouth of this Skeleton Captain; as he sang, all the equipment on the battleship seemed to join in with the singing. The military flags rose and fell with the rhythm, the ropes twisted like snakes along with the song, and even the steam whistle emitted varying pitches according to the beat, making Song Jian feel as if the entire ship had merged with the Skeleton Captain before him, controlled entirely by his will! I walk slowly amidst a sky full of corpses I walk slowly against a sky full of blood I walk to the sounds of countless dead wailing I walk to the cheers of countless ambitions and desires I am who I am, the lonely captain of the Apocalypse Cruiser, Swo Particklaydman! As the song came to an end, the Skeleton Captain took off his hat and gave Song Jian an elegant bow. He then stood up, patted the matchlock pistol on his waist, and said, Lad, you can call me Captain Swo. I control this ship, and if you dont want to be thrown overboard while we travel through time and space, youd better show me some respect! Song Jian could sense that the undead being in front of him, which looked no different from a common skeleton soldier, had a certain eerie aura about it that caused a slight chaos in his perception. Sometimes Song Jian felt that the skeleton captain in front of him was just an ordinary skeleton soldier bluffing intimidation, but moments later, he would perceive the aura of a being from the Legendary Realm. Song Jian didnt speak, his face wore a faint smile as the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye on his forehead slowly opened. Now upgraded to level four, the Divine Eye opened without the previous seven-colored divine light, resembling an ordinary eye that just happened to be in the wrong place. After the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye opened and looked towards the skeleton captain before him, suddenly, a hundred-meter-tall shadow appeared before Song Jian. This shadow was shrouded in a black cloak, emanating a dense Force of Death all around. It held a scythe that shone with a cold light and dripped with fresh blood in its grasp. Death God Song Jians face changed dramatically, and he quickly closed his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye as cold sweat poured down uncontrollably. Even if its not the Death God, it could be something similar, like an avatar of the Death God. This kind of divine power of death cannot be faked! Song Jians heart trembled as the moment he opened his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, he sensed the divine power of death from the other party. Although it was just a trace, it was the genuine divine power of death which only the Death God, the one who controls the role of death, would possess! The Death God was also a mighty deity that existed for eons. Even compared to the Dragon God, its strength was by no means weaker, and in some respects, even surpassed the Dragon God by a lot. Even though Song Jian himself possessed a trace of the Dragon Gods Power, before the Death God, he still seemed insignificant. Hehehe, boy, as a member of the human race, youve been blessed by the Dragon God, which is quite bizarre. Could it be that you are a Giant Dragon cloaked in human skin? the Skeleton Captain Swo asked curiously, with a chilling laugh. Just then, several flashes of white light flickered on the deck, and following them, a few players appeared. Seeing the newcomers, Captain Swo reverted to his previous cold, undead demeanor, sizing up the others with his gaze. What the hell, why is there an undead monster here? Is it a BOSS? The BOSS of the Doom Cruise? one of the players exclaimed in surprise. Idiot! someone muttered under their breath. Dont talk. This skeleton doesnt look ordinary. It could be some kind of guide. If you anger it, be careful or it might just throw you overboard! A few people seemed to know each other, looking at Swo with doubtful and uncertain expressions, whispering among themselves. Meanwhile, Swo stood there with an icy demeanor, the crimson flames in his eye sockets swaying without saying a word, showing none of the previous engagement he had with Song Jian. After a while, more people steadily arrived on deck. Song Jian noticed that not only were there players from the City of Hope, but players from five or six other cities also appeared here. Moreover, Song Jian spotted players from the City of Sin and the City of Hymns, which were hundreds of kilometers away. Considering that these two cities were over a thousand kilometers away from the City of Hope and six or seven hundred kilometers away from this iron behemoth, the fact that they were able to get here within half an hour indicated that they were the elite of the elite. Naturally, their numbers were much fewer than those from other cities. Apart from players, Song Jian also saw numerous NPCs from the game world appearing on the deck. Unlike the players who looked relaxed and happy, these NPCs had serious expressions, not uttering a word, their bodies tense, as if they were on guard for danger at any moment. Half an hour passed quickly, and Song Jian saw that many people had already flown out over the sea, probably only a hundred or two hundred meters away from the iron behemoth. At that moment, the entire ship, along with the calm sea surface around it for a hundred meters, began to become illusory. Some people sped up towards the ship, but they seemed to phase through it like a mirage. Song Jian clearly saw people flying next to him, yet they could only hover mid-air, staring at each other as if they were in different dimensions. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, the people who had not boarded the ship began to slowly disappear from Song Jians view. He understood that the ship had already left its previous position, entering another dimensional plane. Although it seemed like nothing had changed around them, in reality, they had arrived in another strange dimensional plane. Dear guests, welcome aboard the Doom Cruise. Here, you will embark on a seven-day journey through time and space. I wish you a pleasant journey! At this moment, Skeleton Captain Swo suddenly spoke up, his voice drawing everyones attention. Next, I will explain the rules of the Doom Cruise. Listen carefully because Skeleton Captain Swo suddenly displayed a sinister smile as a black flame rose around him. Within the flames, it seemed like millions of souls were struggling and wailing continuously. Captain Swo laughed heartily, saying, If you fail to grasp these rules, you will all die here! Chapter 1402 - Chapter 1402 Chapter 1404 Ghost Ship Chapter 1402: Chapter 1404 Ghost Ship Chapter 1402: Chapter 1404 Ghost Ship The long-anticipated Doomsday Cruise Journey is about to commence, travelers, exert all your strength and survive! Skeleton Captain Swo laughed as he drew the matchlock gun from his waist and pulled the trigger towards the sky. Bang! A burst of flame shot out from the muzzle, and the previously calm sea surface suddenly boiled over, as pale skeletal hands emerged, clutching fiercely onto the iron giant ships hull and slowly crawling towards the deck. In no time at all, the giant ships hull was teeming with skeletons in tattered clothing, their eye sockets burning with a dark red flame, looking as if demons from Hell had been revived, returning to the human world. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, staring at the skeletons that had climbed onto the deck, observing their rags, he thought to himself, These must be the crew of this giant ship Hahaha, welcome back, my children, you can join your old man Swo again on a journey through time and space, embarking on a grand voyage! Skeleton Captain Swo laughed heartily, sliding his matchlock gun back into his waist and opening his arms to welcome the skeleton crew members climbing onto the deck. In a short while, three to four hundred skeleton crew members had climbed aboard, standing behind Captain Swo, patting each others shoulders, seemingly excited. Old man Swo, how come youve turned Hard Bone into this state, all cold and stiff, its simply in poor taste! a skeleton crew member holding a scimitar, with bones significantly thicker than the others, complained from behind Captain Swo. Hahaha, this is just a simple disguise, otherwise, how could we have attracted so many travelers aboard! Captain Swo laughed heartily and boasted, Hard Bone might be our favorite, but I was afraid of scaring these lovely travelers! What if they saw Hard Bone and didnt dare to come aboard? Haha, Captain, you really are a sly devil. This time we have far many more travelers aboard than the last, and this time, well have many more companions joining us A skeleton crew member waved his scimitar as he shouted loudly. Captain Swos head violently twisted a hundred and eighty degrees, his eye sockets burning with a crimson flame as he glared intently at the skeleton crew member who had just spoken. He promptly drew his matchlock gun and pulled the trigger at its head. Bang! A shower of sparks burst from the muzzle, and the head of the talking skeleton crew member exploded, with bone fragments flying everywhere. Its body clattered to the deck in pieces. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, quickly, the scattered bones, including the shattered pieces of the skull, were manipulated by some mysterious force to reassemble, reforming the former skeleton crew member. Yet, the newly rejuvenated skeleton crew member looked somewhat deflated, even the dark red flame in its eye sockets had shrunk in size! Shut your damned mouths and dont frighten our lovely travelers! Captain Swo roared at them. Wuu wuu wuu~ At that moment, the giant steel ships steam whistle blared violently, and Captain Swo laughed heartily, drew his scimitar and swung it forward as he shouted, Hard Bone, set sail for the distant seas, we are departing! With Captain Swos command, the entire steel giant ship began to slowly emit wisps of black smoke, growing larger and more intense, until it enveloped the entire ship. Everyone was enveloped in the fog, unable to see their own hands in front of their faces, and some couldnt help but let out a cry of alarm, which quickly faded into silence. Song Jian could feel that the deck beneath him seemed to be slowly moving, as if he were standing on the back of a giant beast, registering the tremble of its muscles and the flow of blood in its veinsCan eerily strange sensation that sent shivers down his spine. But soon, the surrounding black fog dissipated, revealing that the once massive steel vessel had completely transformed into a ghost ship constructed of large and small white skeletons. From the front, the whole ship resembled a supine skeleton, its jaw wide open with a sinister grin, and the previously smooth and orderly deck had become a rough lattice of interlocking bones, riddled with gaps as wide as the spaces between fingers. Through these gaps, Song Jian could even see the undulating seawater below. WhooshC Five irregular masts of varying heights, each dozens of feet tall, suddenly unfurled black sails that, like black flames, flapped loudly in the sea breeze. The wind carried off black wisps from the sails toward the stern, where they slowly vanished from sight. Set sail! Hahaha, dear passengers, the Doomsday Cruise Journey is about to begin! Next up, I, Captain Swo, have specially prepared an appetizer for youCan endless hunt. I hope you enjoy it! The Skeleton Captain Swo laughed heartily behind which hundreds of skeleton crewmembers joined in the laughter, spreading a sinister aura across the deck of the Ghost Ship. Song Jian frowned slightly, sensing that something was off, but couldnt put his finger on it. He watched as the Skeleton Captain and the crewmembers behind him slowly became ethereal, seemingly so fragile that a gust of wind could scatter them. An illusion? Song Jians Breaking Illusion Divine Eye at the center of his forehead snapped open, only to find that on the vast deck, he was all aloneCwhether skeleton captain, crew, or the players and NPCs who had boarded the Ghost Ship with him, all had disappeared! What is going on here? When did they disappear? Or rather, when was I moved here? Song Jian was shocked to the core. As someone who had advanced to third-tier combat power and could hold his own against someone of the Legendary Realm, he hadnt noticed anything amiss until it was too late. It was as unbelievable as realizing an enemys weapon had already penetrated his body during battle! Click-clack, click-clackC At that moment, from the wide-open doors of the ships cabins came the sound of bones scraping together, and soon enough, skeleton soldiers wielding scimitars emerged. These skeleton soldiers, like so many war machines, moved onto the deck and immediately swung their scimitars, charging at Song Jian. Skeleton crewmembers? No, they had no signs of intelligence, more like mere puppets than the previous crewmembers. Then what are they? Song Jians mind raced with thoughts. However, by then the first wave of skeleton soldiers had already reached him, their rusty scimitars flashing with a brilliant white light as they slashed. What in the world is going on? Song Jian hastily retreated, dodging the strike, but more skeleton soldiers continued their assault. Suddenly, Song Jian found himself surrounded and under attack. Chapter 1403 - Chapter 1403 Chapter 1405 Endless Hunt Chapter 1403: Chapter 1405: Endless Hunt Chapter 1403: Chapter 1405: Endless Hunt Watching the skeleton monsters swarm out from the cabins, Song Jian revealed a hint of a contemptuous smile and whispered, Theyre just ordinary monsters of level one hundred. No matter how many such creatures come, they wont put any pressure on me! As he spoke, with a thought, a thousand Spirit Swords suddenly appeared around him, densely packed, forming nearly a wall of swords. Woosh woosh woosh~ Countless Spirit Swords fiercely stabbed forward, with at least ten skeleton warriors impaled by each sword before it would explode out of exhaustion. The Red Lotus Karma Fire was extremely effective in purifying these undead creatures. Even a small spark, if it touched the bodies of these skeleton warriors, would burn like flesh-boring maggots, growing larger and larger, impossible to extinguish until they were reduced to a pile of ashes. With just one move, the skeleton warriors on the deck were completely swept away, their grey ash fluttering about in the air before slowly seeping into the Ghost Ship. Thats it? Song Jian scoffed coldly, just about to retract his swords, when a large number of skeleton warriors surged out of the cabins again. This time, these skeleton warriors had changed; they went from holding a rusty saber to having a wood shield in the left hand and an iron sword in the right, adorned in simple leather armor, with their strength also having increased to Elite Level BOSSes of level one hundred and ten. Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart as the words endless hunt previously spoken by the Skeleton Captain Swo suddenly emerged in his mind. Endless hunting, endless hunting, could it be that these skeleton soldiers are truly infinite? Song Jian frowned slightly, and with a thought, numerous Spirit Swords appeared again around his body. The power of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art would grow stronger with higher levels, and the number of Spirit Swords summoned would increase, but the energy consumed with each summoning wasnt substantial. As long as he didnt use the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Array, the recovery rate of his Sword Qi could wholly keep up with the skill consumption. A five-second cooldown time allowed Song Jian to use the Thousand Swords Art as his standard killing move, which is why ever since he mastered it, he looked down on other sword techniques. Woosh woosh woosh~ Another hail of sword rain burst out on the deck, but this time, a Spirit Sword could only penetrate through three or four skeleton warriors before exploding. The efficiency of eliminating them had greatly decreased, and after all the Spirit Swords had vanished, about a dozen skeleton warriors were still alive, and more kept rushing out of the ships cabins. Stepping on a thick layer of ash covering the deck, they charged at Song Jian without a hint of fear. Song Jian slowly retreated. The ship was over two hundred meters long and more than fifty meters wide, giving him plenty of space to deal with these creatures! The speed at which monsters are emerging from the cabins seems to have increased a bit, Song Jian noted, observing the cabins. Where before it took two or three seconds for three or four skeleton warriors to emerge, now, in the same span, about five would appear. Soon, the deck was filled with skeleton warriors again, as though the previous slaughter had no effect! I dont really believe it, you are truly infinite! A fierce light flashed in Song Jians eyes as he swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, and countless Spirit Swords burning with dark red flames appeared once more. Woosh woosh woosh~ The Spirit Swords shot toward the skeleton warriors like bullets. Before they were all expended, five seconds passed, and with a grit of his teeth, Song Jian once again conjured thousands of Spirit Swords hovering in the air. So went the fight, with Song Jian retreating step by step while forcefully using the Thousand Swords Art, slaying the swarming skeleton monsters. In just half an hour, he had killed nearly ten thousand skeleton warriors, but rather than decreasing, the number emerging from the cabins sped up. In a span of three or four seconds, seven or eight skeleton warriors appeared at once, and Song Jians speed of extermination was slowly overpowered by the rate at which the skeleton warriors emerged. How can this be? These are all Elite Level BOSSes, and there are so many of them. Other people would have died long ago facing so many monsters, Song Jians eyes widened in disbelief at the endless horde of creatures. Damn it, Im going all out! Clenching his teeth, Song Jian directed all the Sword Qi in his body towards the Sky-breaking Sword in one go! Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! With a thunderous shout, countless Spirit Swords danced in the sky like a tornado unleashed upon the deck of the Ghost Ship, their powerful suction lifted all the skeleton monsters into midair where they transformed into a flurry of flames before turning to ash and scattering downwards. Immediately after, a gigantic Karmic Fire Red Lotus slowly bloomed on the deck of the Ghost Ship, enveloping all the skeleton warriors emerging from the cabins, and within moments, they too were reduced to ashes. The formidable power of the Red Lotus Karma Fire even began to scorch the deck of the Ghost Ship, cracks spreading from the center of the Red Lotus Karma Fire towards all directions! Hmph! At that moment, a cold snort sounded beside Song Jians ear. His mind exploded with pain, his Vitality Points instantly dropping by half, his complexion turning deathly pale as he couldnt help but spew out a mouthful of blood. Within the Ghost Ship, a mysterious Force of Death began to permeate, slowly repairing the cracked deck. Song Jian could clearly sense that this mysterious Force of Death was pure and profound, certainly not something an ordinary Legendary Realm BOSS could wield! Its, its divine power, the power of a Death God! Song Jian thought to himself that despite its meager amount, the spreading Force of Death was extremely refinedCthe kind of divine power only a Death God could possess! After repairing the Ghost Ship, this death divine power started to wrap around the Karmic Fire Red Lotus. In a short while, the base of the Red Lotus began to show traces of the grey death divine power! Its eroding my Sword Formation Song Jians face showed a hint of helplessness. Karmic fire was inherently anathema to the Force of Death, but once it transformed into death divine power, it exceeded the evolution capabilities of the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, just as water can extinguish fire, yet when confronted by a vast wildfire, a cup or bucket of water can be instantly vaporized! In a short while, the death divine power spread across the surface of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and if allowed to continue, it could even damage the core of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and transform it into a Sword Formation filled with the Force of Death! Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Left with no other choice, Song Jian gritted his teeth and withdrew the core of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation to prevent it from evolving further, otherwise, the formation might indeed be corrupted and rendered useless by the death divine power! Since I cant make use of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, Ill just have to employ the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal! Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, several hundred Spirit Swords emerged again, converging and entwining to form a mass of golden light, into which a grey chaotic Sword Qi also entered. Shortly, an awe-inspiring golden lion, radiating with Dark Gold light, emerged from the golden light, giving a mighty roar at the skeleton warriors. Then, with a thought from Song Jian, a hundred soldiers clad in golden armor appeared in front of him! Holy Spirit Warriors! Produced by the Sacred Spirit Temple within the Shattered Divine Realm, their prowess would improve along with Song Jians strength and the level of the Sacred Spirit Temple. At that moment, each of the one hundred Holy Spirit Warriors possessed the peak combat power of the third tier! The Holy Spirit Warriors, armed with shields and long spears, closely followed the golden lion, which served as their core and spearhead, charging directly into the throngs of skeleton warriors. The battle instantaneously reached its most intense and fierce phase. Chapter 1404 - Chapter 1404 Chapter 1406 Jade Bone Skeleton Commander Chapter 1404: Chapter 1406: Jade Bone Skeleton Commander Chapter 1404: Chapter 1406: Jade Bone Skeleton Commander ` The appearance of the Holy Spirit Warriors required the consumption of Song Jians Mental Strength, and once they died, they could not be immediately summoned again; one had to wait a whole day for them to be revived at the Sacred Spirit Temple. One hundred Holy Spirit Warriors and a single golden lion were like tigers entering a flock of sheep. Countless skeleton warriors turned into dust under their attack. Eventually, they even pushed close to within ten meters of the ships cabin door, forming a dam-like line that stopped the tide of skeleton warriors. The number of skeleton warriors killed kept rising. After another hour had passed, the number of skeleton warriors Song Jian had killed had risen to more than twenty thousand. However, the number of skeleton warriors emerging from inside the cabin did not seem to decrease; in fact, more were coming out than before. On the other hand, the line held by the golden lion and the Holy Spirit Warriors started to slowly retreat, and their numbers had already dwindled to seventy-nine. The golden lion was also covered with wounds, but as it was formed by a magic array, as long as the core of the array wasnt damaged, it wouldnt matter how severe the injuries were. In fact, the lion would self-repair over time. The core of the Sacred Lions Demon-binding Seal magic array consisted of a strand of condensed Sword Qi, extremely durable. Even if exposed, this group of skeleton warriors wouldnt be able to shake it in the slightest. Song Jian let out a low shout, leaped up, and joined the slaughter. The Sky-breaking Sword was extremely sharp. Even facing level one hundred and ten elite-level bosses, he could kill them with just a few slashes, making for a very satisfying battle. As time went on, the number of skeleton warriors being annihilated continued to increase, but the line held by the Holy Spirit Warriors and the golden lion had retreated by another ten meters or so. It was at this moment that a low growl came from within the cabin. Song Jians spirit was shaken, and he looked toward the cabins door. Soon, a huge skeleton nearly three meters tall walked out from the cabin. This skeleton was pure white like jade, and within its bones, silvery patterns flowed continuously, spider-web-like, covering its entire body. Moreover, these silver lines faintly formed a magic array. However, with Song Jians current knowledge in formations, he could only discern a trace of it and was unable to determine the specific effects of the magic array, as there were quite a few differences between formations and magic arrays. A level one hundred and twenty peak command-level creature? Song Jian frowned slightly, staring at the giant monster in front of him. If everyone ultimately had to face such a creature, the number of people who could stay on the deck would surely be no more than a handful! The white jade skeleton boss was clad in metal armor, wielding a bone spear over two meters long in its left hand and a bone shield in the right. Upon emerging from the cabin, it charged at the Holy Spirit Warriors and the golden lion like a heavy tank. Jade Bone Skeleton Commander, level one hundred and twenty, peak command-level strength, Vitality Points: nine hundred eighty thousand. At this point, the bosss attributes held no secrets from Song Jian. The limitation of not being able to see the attributes of enemies ten levels higher had disappeared thanks to the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. Boom~ A thunderous noise rang out as the Jade Bone Skeleton Commanders bone spear produced a sonic burst, directly aiming for a Holy Spirit Warrior. The Holy Spirit Warrior didnt have time to react before the spear pierced through his chest. The warrior instantly exploded into golden light particles and disappeared. Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly. The attack power of this Jade Bone Skeleton Commander was unexpectedly ferocious. The strength of the Holy Spirit Warriors was not to be underestimated. After Song Jians combat power had risen to tier three, the strength of these Holy Spirit Warriors had greatly increased as well, and each one possessed command-level strength. However, they stood no chance against the Jade Bone Skeleton Commander! Boom, boom, boom~ The Jade Bone Skeleton Commanders spear thrusts were like dragons, able to launch three strikes in the span of a single breath, each one capable of instantly killing a Holy Spirit Warrior. The Holy Spirit Warriors couldnt fight back at all in its presence. In a short while, over a dozen Holy Spirit Warriors had been killed, and upon seeing this scene, the golden lion roared in anger. Having fought alongside these Holy Spirit Warriors, it seemed to have developed some affection for them. Watching the Jade Bone Skeleton Commander slaughter them so mercilessly, the golden lion let out a roar and spewed a golden light orb the size of a human head from its mouth, blasting it towards the Jade Bone Skeleton Commander. Sensing the terror of this attack, the Skeleton Commander who had already thrust his spear instantly withdrew it and raised the bone shield toward the direction of the golden lion. BoomC ` A loud bang rang out as the golden orb violently struck the skeleton commanders bone shield, instantly bursting into fragments. The powerful force made the skeleton commander stagger back three steps before he could steady himself. However, because of the protection from the bone shield, the skeleton commander did not suffer much damage. After launching an attack, the Golden Saint Lion continued to pounce toward the skeleton commander with incredible speed, leaving only a residual image in Song Jians eyes. Even with Song Jians strength, he couldnt fully capture the movement trajectory of the Golden Saint Lion, which showed just how fast the Golden Saint Lion was. Song Jian glanced at the Holy Spirit Warriors standing somewhat bewilderedly by the side, let out a slight sigh, and with a wave of his hand, he summoned them back to the Divine Country. Such a battle was no longer suitable for them to participate in. Being on the sidelines would only get in the way and be of no use. If they were killed, it would consume the strength of their souls to resurrect, so it was better to send them all back. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! While the Golden Saint Lion fought, Song Jian couldnt just stand by idly. Although he was restricted on this Ghost Ship and could not deploy the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he could still use the Thousand Swords Art to condense Spirit Swords without any issues. In an instant, over a thousand Spirit Swords floated in front of Song Jian. At his thought, countless Spirit Swords flew toward the Jade Bone Skeleton, attacking it like a violent storm. A series of damage points in the thousands floated up from above the BOSSs head. In no time, the Jade Bone Skeletons vitality points were depleted by the Spirit Swords. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly felt a vibration from within the Pet Space. When he opened it, it was Gulu the Golden Giant issuing a battle challenge to Song Jian. Song Jian smiled slightly. Previously, as a Stone Man, Gulu loved to sleep, spending each day lying in the Pet Space, fast asleep. After devouring a large amount of gold and jewels and evolving into a Golden Giant, he became less sleepy. With a thought, the three-meter-tall Golden Giant Gulu appeared before Song Jian, roaring. As soon as it appeared, it charged at the Jade Bone Skeleton Commander, swinging its fists as large as sandpots at the skeleton commander. Clang clang clang~ The skeleton commander seemed to perceive the threat of the Golden Giant and abandoned the continued attack on the Golden Saint Lion. It turned around, brandishing its spear, and stabbed at the Golden Giant Gulu. In the blink of an eye, the skeleton commander thrust its spear more than a dozen times, but each strike failed to penetrate Gulus defense, leaving only a string of white markings on its surface. The damage dealt was only a few hundred points, which was negligible to Gulu, whose vitality points had already broken through one hundred thousand. It was about the same as a mosquito bite. The Golden Giant withstood the attacks. The Golden Saint Lion distracted the enemy from the side. Song Jians Thousand Swords Art could summon hundreds of Spirit Swords to attack every five seconds. The skeleton commanders vitality points were dropping rapidly to the naked eye. In just ten minutes, its nearly ten million points were reduced to less than three million! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, even if they seal away my Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, killing a peak Boss of command level is only a matter of time A mocking smile appeared on Song Jians lips. At this point, the skeleton commanders body was already filled with cracks, and death was only a matter of time. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed that in front, behind, to the left, right, and even further away, ghostly images of ghost ships appeared. On each ship, there were numerous skeleton warriors and a traveler struggling valiantly amidst the skeletons! They Song Jians attention was immediately captured by these ghostly images, and he couldnt help but look toward them. Chapter 1405 - Chapter 1405 Chapter 1407 The Chance to Leave Chapter 1405: Chapter 1407: The Chance to Leave Chapter 1405: Chapter 1407: The Chance to Leave These people, all of them were tourists who boarded the ship before, and they can actually hold on for so long? Song Jian looked around in surprise. If everyone had to endure the kind of monster attacks he had, most of them would have died long ago, it simply wouldnt be possible for so many to still be hanging on. However, after watching for a while, Song Jian found that the monsters these people were facing were not all the same in strength; some of the skeleton monsters on the decks were only at level eighty or ninety, some around level one hundred, and the speed of the skeleton warriors emerging from the cabins also varied. Some cabins released only one or two skeleton warriors at a time, while on the Ghost Ship that Song Jian was on, a breaths time could release more than a dozen skeleton monsters, which simply could not compare. A curious expression suddenly appeared on Song Jians face as he thought to himself, Could it be that the faster I kill, the greater the pressure I face? He then suddenly remembered that the skeleton warriors started to transform only after he had killed all the skeletons on the deck with one strike. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian couldnt help but slap his forehead. Since advancing to the third tier of combat power, it seemed that for everything he encountered, he only thought of using brute force. In reality, with such a simple mechanism, he could have discovered its secrets just by observing for a few minutes, but Song Jian didnt care and was solely focused on annihilating all the skeleton warriors, resulting in increasingly strong and fast-emerging warriors! Crack~ Just then, a crisp cracking sound suddenly came from the deck. Song Jian turned his head and saw that under the siege of the Golden Sacred Lion and the Golden Giant Gulu, the Skeleton Commander boss finally couldnt withstand the attacks and died, Vitality Points depleted, with white jade-like Bone Powder scattered everywhere. After killing the enemy, the Golden Sacred Lion, like a lion king inspecting its territory, patrolled around the deck and the cabin doorway, then transformed back into countless Sword Qi and disappeared. However, that wisp of chaotic Sword Qi didnt vanish; instead, it slithered into Song Jians body like a small snake, traveling along his meridians to his dantian, where it calmed down just like the other Sword Qi and didnt disappear. Song Jian didnt pay it any mind. There had been times when chaotic Sword Qi hadnt dissipated after use before and had entered his dantian. However, each time the chaotic Sword Qi couldnt stay in his dantian for long before it would dissipate on its own since Song Jians strength was too weak, and his physical constitution couldnt bear the chaotic Sword Qi for too long. Once it sensed that it was burdening Song Jians body, the chaotic Sword Qi would dissipate by itself, showing no signs of a Devouring Master. After killing the Skeleton Commander boss, no more skeletons appeared inside the cabin. The cabin doors stood wide open, dark and ominous, emitting a chilling breath. Song Jian was very satisfied with the battle. The Golden Giant Gulus defense was unparalleled, greatly improved from that of the stone people; the Skeleton Commanders bone spears could instantly kill a Holy Spirit Warrior with a single jab, and yet they couldnt even scratch Gulus defense. The Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal was also surprisingly effective; against a commanding peak level boss, it managed to dominate with speed, and even with bosses of legendary quality, the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal formation could contend with them to some extent, a significant aid. The only thing that dissatisfied Song Jian was that these skeleton warriors, even after the Skeleton Commander was killed, not only did they not provide any combat experience, but they also didnt drop any loot, which left Song Jian feeling somewhat frustrated. The instant the Skeleton Commander was killed, all the skeleton monsters on the decks of the spectral Ghost Ships seemed to have hit a pause button, stopping all their actions. Then crash crash, the sound of shattering resonated continuously as all skeletons crumbled on their own, disintegrating into countless pieces of Bone Powder that merged with the Ghost Ships. Subsequently, the numerous Ghost Ships began to attract each other and converge. Song Jian also felt the space-time around him begin to fluctuate slightly. His perception was compressed to within his body, and when he tried to extend his sensing out again, he found it impossible to leave his body no matter how hard he tried. After a slight dizzying sensation, Song Jian felt stable again and opened his eyes only to discover that everyone had, once again, returned to the previous ghost ship. However, this time a third of the people were missing from the deck, which was covered in bloodstains and corpses. These corpses were the once-living passengers who had exhausted their strength in the relentless siege of skeleton warriors and ultimately perished. Besides these bodies, many others were seriously injured, their bodies riddled with scars and soaked in blood. Some had even sustained severe injuries like amputated arms or legs; a moment later, and they too would have become corpses. They had narrowly escaped with their lives. Hehehe, so many people still alive. I thought at least half would be dead this time! The Skeleton Captain Swo appeared before everyone at some unknown point. Almost everyone glared at it with anger, but Song Jian was shocked. He had not seen Captain Swo on the deck before. The moment before Swo spoke, Song Jian hadnt sensed its presence. It suddenly appeared on the deck the instant it spoke, creating a strange feeling in Song Jian that was very uncomfortable, like his mind was in disarray. You were lucky this time. A powerful passenger took out the Jade Bone Skeleton Commander ahead of time, ending the endless hunt prematurely. Otherwise, who knows how many more of you would have died, Captain Swo, with dark red flames in his eye sockets, stared intently at the injured people and let out another taunting, cold laugh. At that moment, Song Jian realized the ghost ship had already sailed out into the open sea, surrounded by endless waters. Leaving now seemed like an impossibility. Sniff, sniff, this place is too terrifying. I want to go back; I dont want to stay here anymore! A young NPC threw down their longsword and sat on the deck, crying loudly. The others also looked disheartened, regretting their impulsive decision to board this ship. While boarding came without restrictions, leaving was evidently not so easy. The endless hunt before was just an appetizer; the main course is still waiting for you, hehe~ Captain Swo seemed delighted to see everyones horrified expressions and laughed loudly, But the merciful Captain Swo will give you a chance to disembark. In half an hour, we will pass by an island; anyone who doesnt wish to continue on the apocalyptic cruise will have an opportunity to leave as we near that island. This is the only chance to change your mind. Once we leave that island, unless you safely make it through the seven-day voyage, there will be no more chances to leave the apocalyptic cruise! Upon hearing there was a chance to leave, most people became excited. Some couldnt hold back their cheers, and even those with serious injuries showed a hint of relief on their faces. Can it really be that simple? Song Jians face revealed a trace of doubt as he scrutinized Captain Swo, but it was impossible to read anything from the skeletons face. Now, I will distribute your rewards for completing the endless hunt. I hope you like them! Captain Swo suddenly said. Everyone was stunned; they hadnt expected any rewards. Their interest was piqued, and they all turned to look at Captain Swo. Chapter 1406 - Chapter 1406 Chapter 1408 Aura Chapter 1406: Chapter 1408: Aura Chapter 1406: Chapter 1408: Aura Originally, the people who heard they could get off the ship and leave the Ghost Ship were also attracted by the rewards mentioned by Captain Swo and all looked towards it. Captain Swo didnt waste any words, and with a wave of his hand, a palm-sized treasure chest appeared in front of everyone, floating at chest level. One for each person, the longer you hold out, the more monsters you kill, the better the quality of the treasure chest, Captain Swo cackled heartily as if he were watching a play, eyeing each persons face. Indeed, Song Jian saw a few faces turn ugly, apparently those who Captain Swo referred to as having hidden their abilities, but in such an endless hunt, one would only think about buying time and holding out to the last moment. Most of those who are no longer on the ship must be the ones who went all out to hunt skeletons from the start! Song Jian thought to himself. The faster one kills, the quicker the skeletons level up and spawn, so unless one has an extremely strong like Song Jian, it makes sense to play it safe and bide time to get through this trial! Song Jian shook his head and didnt ponder further, looking at the treasure chests in front of the others which were mostly blue or silver. There were only a very few treasure chests radiating a golden glow, while the one in front of Song Jian emitted a purple and gold light. A Legendary Treasure Box, huh! Song Jian smiled slightly, originally thinking it would be an epic-level treasure box but he had received a Legendary Treasure Box instead. Killing the Jade Bone Skeleton Commander promoted the treasure chest quality by one level! Captain Swo seemed to have read Song Jians mind and said indifferently with a glance at him. Song Jian immediately opened the treasure chest, and a beam of purple-gold light shot up into the sky, quite dazzling! System: You have opened the reward chest, gaining 63,894,576,600 combat experience points, advancing 2 levels! System: You have obtained the items Endless Hunt Gauntlets, Endless Hunt Boots, and Endless Hunt Bracers! System: You have obtained an upgradeable Aura Endless Hunt, which can only be obtained during the Endless Hunt trial on the Ghost Ship, current Aura level is 1; The rewards are so generous! Song Jians eyes shone. One must know he is now at level 101, and each level requires a vast amount of combat experience. If he were to kill monsters, he would have to slay equal-level monsters for at least half a year to advance a single level, but now, after killing monsters on the Ghost Ship for less than half a day, he had advanced a level, which to Song Jian, was like turning on an experience multiplier by a hundredfold. Of course, this benefit was not just for Song Jian alone. He saw many others open their chests and level up on the spot, with some even advancing several levels at once, their faces revealing excited smiles. Apart from a massive amount of combat experience, Song Jian had also gained three pieces of Legendary Level equipment, and these pieces, to his surprise, were part of a level 100 set. After checking the attributes, Song Jian found that these items were only second to the Sword Immortal set, and were indeed among the top equipment at level 100. Each piece of equipment significantly increased Song Jians attribute points, and now almost all his attributes had broken through two hundred points. His mental and strength attributes had even surpassed three hundred and fifty points. It could be said that if Song Jian were in the real world with his current strength, as long as he wasnt hit directly by a nuclear bomb, suffering damage at the epicenter of the explosion, it would be impossible for him to die. Ordinary firearms or even heavy weapons would not be able to penetrate his defenses if Song Jian stood still! However, these werent the most precious gains. In Song Jians eyes, the most significant reward this time was the advancable Aura Skill. A dazzling white pearl appeared in Song Jians hand, its surface gently rippling with a milky white aura, spreading outwards in waves before slowly fading away. Endless Hunt Aura, Level 1/; Aura Attributes: Damage increased by 10%, Vitality Point regeneration increased by 5%, energy regeneration increased by 5%. When the user is pursuing prey, movement speed increases by 8%; Next level advancement requires hunting a number of monsters: 0/5000 (monster levels must not be lower than level 100). The level one Endless Hunt Aura had mediocre attributes, at most equivalent to a piece of blue-quality equipment. However, what shocked Song Jian the most was that this Auras level cap was , meaning there was no limit; it could be endlessly enhanced. When Song Jian first laid eyes on it, his immediate thought was that there was a game bugChow could such a game-breaking item exist that allowed for endlessly increasing the Auras level by simply hunting monsters? What kind of opponent could he have if Song Jian raised this Auras level to a hundred, two hundred, a thousand, or even ten thousand? Screw it, Ill just use it first! Song Jian immediately crushed the pearl, and a warm surge flowed through his body, which quickly disappeared. Opening the skill panel, sure enough, an Aura Skill had appeared beneath the natural talents, and faint white light appeared around Song Jians feet. If someone didnt look carefully, it would be hard to notice the Aura under his feet. While everyone was checking their rewards, the speed of the Ghost Ship gradually slowed down and arrived at a small island, anchoring in front of a pristine white beach. Pointing at the white sand beach less than a hundred meters away, Captain Swo laughed heartily, Passengers, the opportunity for you to disembark has arrived. The real voyage through time and space has not yet begun. This is your only chance to leave the ship before traveling on the Doomsday Cruise. If you dont have confidence in your abilities, I advise you to leave right away. Ladies and gentlemen, you only have five minutes to consider! No sooner had Captain Swos words fallen than several people jumped straight into the sea from the deck, not swimming toward the island, but instead rising into the air, apparently intending to fly straight back the way they came! Seeing this, black flames suddenly erupted from Captain Swo. I told you to disembark onto the island. Who allowed you to leave on your own! Captain Swos words carried a chilling tone. Drawing the curved blade at his side, Captain Swo slashed through the air towards the few people who had already flown dozens of meters away. Instantly, a Death God avatar appeared behind them. The avatar stood a hundred meters tall, reducing those people to the size of ants in its presence. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Death God avatar swung its scythe at them, and a flash of light later, the group was silently cleaved in two, their bodies falling towards the sea as the avatar slowly faded away. PS: Thanks to Tao Wu Zhu for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1407 - Chapter 1407 Chapter 1409 Naga Island Chapter 1407: Chapter 1409 Naga Island Chapter 1407: Chapter 1409 Naga Island The scene before everyones eyes frightened everyone on board; those who also wanted to leave the Ghost Ship were suddenly petrifiedCthey did not wish to follow in these peoples footsteps! To leave the Ghost Ship, you can only go to that small island. Once we depart, you will regain your freedom. Have you understood? Captain Swo turned around and said icily to everyone. Are you really letting us leave? You wont summon that, that thing to attack us again someone asked, trembling. Swo said coldly, As long as you obey and follow my rules, you wont be harmed. All those prepared to leave looked toward the island not far away. It appeared vast, standing on the ship one could not see the beaches on either side, as if it were as broad as a continent. At that moment, the island was very quiet, and its white sandy beaches showed no trace of biological presence. But no one believed this island was truly a paradise without any hint of danger. Fine, Ill trust you this once! An NPC with only one arm left clenched his teeth, leapt into the sea, and swam towards the island. Captain Swo only stared at his figure, motionless, monitoring his entrance onto the island. Not until the NPC had set foot on the island did Captain Swo remain motionless. Seeing this, the other people prepared to leave exchanged glances before plunging into the sea. Song Jian saw that the NPC who had reached the island immediately pulled out another golden scroll from his bosom and ripped it open fiercely as soon as he stepped onto the beach. A Teleportation Scroll, and its a golden-quality Golden Scroll Song Jians face showed a hint of surprise. Golden Teleportation Scrolls were extremely precious treasures. As the players level increased, more and more strange events could be encountered, and the strength of the monsters also became increasingly powerful. Having a fixed-point Town Return Scroll like this often could save ones life. The higher the quality of the Teleportation Scroll, the greater the range of teleportation. A golden Teleportation Scroll could be used within a 3000-kilometer range, enough to transport a person back to safety from any location. But Song Jian saw that the person who took out the Teleportation Scroll was desperately tearing at it, but couldnt rip it at all; his heart sank immediately. Indeed, reaching that island did not mean safetyCthe use of Teleportation Scrolls was forbidden. Looking at the person standing on the beach who frustratedly threw the Teleportation Scroll fiercely on the ground, then after a moment, picked it up cautiously and put it back into his inventory, Song Jian sighed and looked away, preparing to face the seven-day Doomsday Cruise Journey challenge! That island must have very terrifying creatures. With so many people, perhaps only one or two will survive. Its more likely that none will make it, Song Jian muttered, shaking his head. Hehehe, dont be so pessimistic. Thats the legendary Naga Island. If youre lucky, maybe you can subdue a few Nagas as Followers. You know, the figure of female Nagas is the best among all races, their supple waists can make you ecstatic Captain Swo burst into laughter. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Naga Island? That name sounds so familiar! Song Jian was startled and then rememberedCwasnt this the new map that opened in the game because he was the first player to pass the Tier 3 Combat Power assessment? How had he come across this so soon. One must know that on this island, it is possible to subdue Naga as Followers, and for players, theres no limit to the number of Followers one can have. If youre skilled enough, you could even recruit a thousand, ten thousand game NPCs as your Followers without paying any price at all. Before Naga Island was unlocked, players could also recruit Followers, but the difficulty was too great. It was almost an impossible task, akin to an average player obtaining a piece of legendary quality equipment. However, on Naga Island, recruiting Followers becomes much easier, requiring only the completion of some small challenges to recruit the desired Naga Followers. Upon hearing Swos words, Song Jian immediately felt relieved for those who had set foot on the island. Since it was possible to recruit Naga Followers, the monsters on this island probably wouldnt be too formidable. After everyone had boarded the island, Captain Swo burst into laughter, seemingly joyful. He glanced at the remaining passengers on the deck and bellowed, The Doomsday Cruise Journey officially begins, we set sail now, lads. Let us take our esteemed guests to fully appreciate the beauty of the Space-Time Rift A cacophony of cheers arose, and all the skeleton crew started to get busy. Song Jian, however, turned his head to look toward Naga Island. At that moment, the entire surface of the island was shrouded in a layer of transparent white light. This light shimmered under the suns rays, making it extremely difficult to leave the island once inside. Moreover, Song Jian saw many creatures with human upper bodies and serpentine lower bodies slowly swimming out of the islands jungles, converging toward the beach. Naga Song Jian murmured softly. At such a distance, which was already beyond the range of vision for ordinary players, he could still clearly see the appearance of these Nagas. However, when he tried to check their attributes, he was notified that the scouting range was exceeded. The Ghost Ships speed increased, and the island became blurry. With one last glance, Song Jian vaguely saw the Nagas starting to charge at the people on the island. A huge number of Naga, resembling a black turquoise tide, surged toward the beach A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. Indeed, one shouldnt have too high expectations for the skeleton crew on the Ghost Ship. There were indeed monsters on the island, and lots of them. Considering the strength of the remnants who had left the Ghost Ship, it would be difficult for them to hold out till the end. What a pity Song Jian shook his head, withdrawing his gaze. He knew that if he had gone ashore, there was a good chance he could have ensured everyones safety, but his goal wasnt to acquire a few Naga Followers; it was the seven-day Doomsday Cruise Journey. Besides, with the backing of the Sacred Spirit Temple, he didnt care about having a few extra Naga Followers. The Ghost Ship sailed swiftly, racing through the waves in the vast sea. The sea was rough, but the ship remained eerily stable. Even when the entire Ghost Ship was tossed dozens of meters high by the waves, those standing on the deck felt not the slightest jostle or loss of gravity, an oddity to the extreme. You, look quickly, what is that thing a player suddenly exclaimed, pointing to one side of the deck and shouting loudly, fear in his voice. Song Jian turned his head to look, and saw a giant shadow moving swiftly through the sea, rushing towards the Ghost Ship. The shadow was almost as large as the entire Ghost Ship, submerged in the billows, making hardly a sound. Chapter 1408 - Chapter 1408 Chapter 1410 Space-Time Rift Chapter 1408: Chapter 1410: Space-Time Rift Chapter 1408: Chapter 1410: Space-Time Rift Upon closer inspection, a gigantic octopus was charging toward the Ghost Ship, its tentacles as thick as buildings and each about a hundred yards long. If a common vessel were to encounter it and get ensnared, its fate would undoubtedly be destruction and death. Seeing such a terrifying sea creature, everyones face turned pale. This existence was not something skeleton soldiers could compare to. Scram! Captain Swo bellowed, visible ripples in the air surged toward the massive octopus and slammed mercilessly into its mountain-like body. With a loud boom, the octopuss movements faltered; it leaped out of the water, tentacles flailing wildly as it lunged at the Ghost Ship. In an instant, dark clouds bore down, casting a vast shadow over the entire Ghost Ship. Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back, summoning the Sky-breaking Sword, ready for battle. Just then, Swo stepped forward, a Death Gods phantom emerging behind him. Swo, wielding a curved blade, fiercely slashed toward the octopus. As he did so, the towering phantom of the Death God behind him also raised the Scythe of the Death God high and swung it down viciously at the octopus! A dazzling flash of white light swept past, the octopus emitted a piercing screech, its body sliced in two, and crashed into the sea with a thunderous boom. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its tentacles were severed into countless pieces, which rained down into the ocean; some even hit the deck of the Ghost Ship, causing the whole vessel to tremble slightly. Is it dead? someone asked in a shaken whisper. The size of the octopus was so colossal that, like ants before a mountain peak, it evoked an inherent fear in people. The strike from Deaths Scythe didnt impress anyone due to the vast difference in their realms, but Song Jian had a nagging feeling that this attack had touched upon a realm beyond legend. Although the octopus was cleaved apart with a single blow, no one dared to confirm whether this massive creature was truly dead. Hmph, Ossaeros, the Tetis Familys pet, isnt so easily killed. And as long as there are oceans, this creature will never die! Captain Swo snorted, sheathing his curved blade and continuing, Its just that last time, by accident, I drove away its prey, and its been seeking revenge ever since. It appears each time we undertake the Doomsday Cruise Journey. But you lot are in luck, before the real Doomsday Cruise Journey starts, youll get to feast. Ossaeross body contains traces of the divine; consuming it will be greatly beneficial to you! Then, Captain Swo added in a lower voice, Consider it your last meal before death True enough, soon a group of skeleton crew members excitedly rushed over. They carried off the octopuss thick tentacles, five or six meters long, back to the galley. Before long, a tantalizing aroma wafted from the ships kitchen. Just by catching a few whiffs of the scent, Song Jian felt his Sword Qi and Spirit Points become more active. Not much later, Song Jian received several system notifications, indicating that the upper limits of his Sword Qi Value and Spirit Points had each increased by several points. It was well-known that such increases were rare; they typically only occurred after associated attribute advancement. Now, just by smelling the aroma, he experienced an increase, which made Song Jian look forward to tasting the treat even more. Soon, a group of skeleton soldiers emerged, carrying several slices of roasted octopus tentacle. Song Jian observed that apart from a thin wisp of white steam and looking cooked on the surface, these tentacles appeared nearly unchanged from when they were carried into the galley. Ha ha ha, go ahead and split these among them. Its like theyve not visited our Ghost Ship in vain, laughed Captain Swo heartily. These segments of octopus tentacles weighed over a thousand jin, so much that even if everyone stuffed themselves, they might not be able to finish it all. Song Jian received about fifty jin, and seeing this much meat, a look of surprise couldnt help but appear on his face. Charcoal-grilled divine squid, could it be that the big guy we encountered earlier wasnt an octopus, but a squid? Song Jian thought to himself. Enticed by the savory smell, he couldnt resist biting into a piece, and his eyes lit up immediately. The charcoal-grilled divine squid was chewy and crisp in his mouth, with a slight toughness as he chewed, and possessed an inherent salty fragrance. Those skeleton crew members had simply roasted it to perfection without using any seasonings, yet the taste was extraordinarily delicious; Song Jian didnt hesitate to dig in with gusto, and in no time, all fifty jin of the charcoal-grilled divine squid had made its way into his stomach. It wasnt until he felt stuffed that Song Jian suddenly came to his senses. He slapped his forehead, regretting to himself, Greed, greed! You only need to eat three hundred grams of this divine squid to increase your Spirit Points by 200 and your Sword Qi Value by 500, as well as to enhance the recovery speed by 10%. Eating any more has no effect. Such a divine delicacy, worth a fortune, and Ive eaten it all up! Song Jian looked up and saw that everyone else, both players and NPCs, were devouring the charcoal-grilled divine squid voraciously, their faces filled with an intoxicated look, seemingly completely immersed in the delicacy, with no intention of stopping! Song Jians heart sank, It seems its not just me thats the problem, its the divine squid itself. Its impossible to stop eating once you start By now, Song Jian was still savoring the flavor in his mouth, looking unsatisfied and longing for more. Eh, where are we now? Song Jian suddenly noticed that the Ghost Ship was no longer sailing on the sea. All around them was a thick fog and dense clouds. They had actually ascended into the sky. The moment a surprised look appeared on Song Jians face, the entire Ghost Ship suddenly tilted upwards, like an arrow shot from a bow, it surged toward the sky with the speed of lightning. In the blink of an eye, it had pierced through the layers of clouds and entered the firmament. Are we? Song Jian exclaimed in astonishment. However, Captain Swo and the skeleton crew did not pay any attention to their passengers. Instead, they were seriously maneuvering the ship, and Song Jian could feel a tense atmosphere emanating from them. Soon, after everyone had finished eating the charcoal-grilled divine squid, they turned their attention outside the ship. At that moment, a faint milky-white light screen enveloped the surface of the Ghost Ship, keeping all the strong winds of the sky at bay. Prepare to enter the Space-Time Rift. The real Doomsday Cruise Journey is about to begin! Captain Swo roared. As soon as his voice fell, the entire Ghost Ship began to tremble violently, and the ships structure made a creak, creak sound, as if it could barely bear the strain. Just as Song Jian worried that the Ghost Ship might disintegrate in the next moment, he suddenly found himself in a state of weightlessness, his senses vanished, his thoughts stalled, as though he was an insect encapsulated in amber. It might have been an instant, or it could have been a long time, as the concept of time seemed to have disappeared. Suddenly, Song Jian regained his self-awareness, yet the previous sensations remained etched in his heart like a knifes carving! Where are we? Song Jian looked around in horror, only to discover that the Ghost Ship seemed to have reached a strange space. All around was darkness punctuated by flashes of colorful lights that blinked in and out of existence, and far off, countless points shimmered continuously like a myriad of stars. Welcome everyone, to the Space-Time Rift. I hope you all have a pleasant journey on the Doomsday Cruise! Captain Swos eye sockets blazed with a deep red flame that nearly spilled out, indicating his sheer excitement. The Space-Time Rift, so this is the Space-Time Rift Concerns began to rise in Song Jians heart. Chapter 1409 - Chapter 1409 Chapter 1411 Temporal-Spatial Node Chapter 1409: Chapter 1411: Temporal-Spatial Node Chapter 1409: Chapter 1411: Temporal-Spatial Node After entering the space-time rift, Song Jian was suddenly shocked to discover that the contact list and teleportation scrolls were unusable again, as if he had entered an assessment world where his combat power was sealed. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, he could still access the shattered Divine Country, which eased his mind a bit. This is the intersection of time and space, merged with both yet belonging to neither. This place is the space-time rift, the crossroads of entrances to all worlds! Swo, the captain, bellowed. Here you dance with death, yet life is ever-present! Passengers of the Doomsday Cruise, you may choose any node to enter any world at any point in its history, live through that period, and if you survive, you will reap unexpected rewards! Swo laughed heartily as his lower jaw clattered against his upper, producing a chilling clack clack sound. The flow of time varies at each node. The journey on the Doomsday Cruise lasts seven days, but once you enter a node, you might only need seven hours to complete the voyage. Yet, you also might stay seven years, seventy years, or even seven hundred or seven thousand years Alright, we have entered the star sea of the space-time rift. You may freely choose a shining star; all those are nodes of different worlds in different times. Within these nodes lie countless opportunities, some rules, and fragments of domains that can be easily found. This is a land of fortune but also of danger. Whether you perish within these nodes or obtain treasures and leave depends entirely on your luck! Swo shouted, pointing at the numerous glowing points outside the Ghost Ship, Pick a node to enter, and its best not to have more than two people per node. Otherwise, the node might collapse under the strain. When the time is up, the node will automatically send you back to the Ghost Ship. However, be aware not to get kicked out at a critical moment and miss out on treasures! Lastly, a personal piece of advice: choose a space-time node as quickly as you can. Generally, the nodes near the periphery are much less challenging The Skeleton Captain Swo opened his mouth wide and murmured in a lowered voice. No sooner had he finished speaking than two people leaped from the Ghost Ship. Their bodies floated like feathers towards two nearby space-time nodes. Nearing the nodes, they seemed to be irresistibly drawn in, speeding towards the nodes and vanishing into them after a short while. As if he hadnt seen a thing, Captain Swo remained immobile while the Ghost Ship continued to advance with deceptive slowness. Yet, after a certain distance, several individuals would jump off the ship towards the twinkling space-time nodes. Song Jian stood still and gazed into the distance where those pinpoints of light were as numerous as the stars in the sky, too many to discern clearly. They looked distant, but in reality, a mysterious force would pull you towards those nodes once you left the Ghost Ship. But aboard the Ghost Ship, it was truly impossible to see clearly. What kind of node one would enter was completely up to luck. Between Song Jians eyebrows, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye slowly opened, its pupil moving continuously in all directions, gazing into the starry sea of space-time nodes. Hiss, the power of the gods. This is, this is Captain Swo took an astonished step back, sizing up Song Jian from head to toe, This is the Dragon Gods Power. How did you, a human, gain the favor of the Dragon God? Could it be, you are a Giant Dragon in human skin? Song Jian did not speak but focused his control on the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, looking towards the dense expanse of the starry sea. Although his strength had grown rapidly and he was already able to fully control the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, each use still consumed a great deal of energy, requiring not only Mental Strength but also Sword Qi Value. Once his Mental Strength was exhausted, he could no longer maintain the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. In the vision of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, those space-time nodes that appeared as small as sesame seeds instantly became clear. Each space-time node had its own attributes: some were enveloped in a grey Force of Death, signifying the realms of the undead; some were shrouded in the black Abyssal Demonic Aura, indicating nodes occupied by the Demon Clan of the Abyss; others were bathed in golden light, and some in milky divine radiance These are the attributes of all the space-time nodes A flash of realization dawned upon Song Jian, and he began to rapidly contemplate which space-time node would be most beneficial for him. As Song Jian carefully made his selection, he was unaware that the passengers on the Ghost Ship had, without notice, dwindled to him alone. Captain Swos gaze on him had become strange and unsettling. But Song Jian noticed none of this, focusing wholeheartedly on examining the attributes of these star-like space-time nodes! This space-time node is permeated with a void aura; could it mean that the entire world has been completely destroyed? This is definitely a land of great peril, not a place to go; this node is thick with the aura of holy spirits, seemingly a Divine Country of a deity. Entering here would be of little assistance to me, and might even provoke this deity, creating an enemy for myself, not a place to go Song Jian muttered to himself. However, he quickly identified a few space-time nodes that seemed suitable for his reference. One of these nodes was filled with Sword Qi, clearly a world of Swordmen. Entering there might allow him to improve his swordsmanship skills. Another was permeated with the aura of formations, indicating a world where arrays were dominant and prosperous. Entering there could compensate for the deficiencies in his Sword Array Atlas. The last one was enveloped by Chaotic Force. The world gave off a dangerous feeling, yet its attributes were highly compatible with his Chaos Sword Canon. In such an environment, he might gain insights into the Chaos Sword Canon. He knew that the Chaos Sword Canon was the most formidable skill he had encountered, and its Chaotic Sword Qi was the most powerful attribute of Sword Qi he had experienced. If he could completely master the Chaos Sword Canon cultivation method, Song Jian believed his Combat Power would undergo an earth-shattering transformation! Just as Song Jian stood at the ships railing, hesitating about his choice, he suddenly felt a tremendous force kick him off the Ghost Ship. He was like a pebble being thrown toward the direction of the countless space-time nodes. Enraged, Song Jian spun around to look, only to see Captain Swo standing where he had been moments before, as the shadowy figure of the Death God slowly dissipated behind him. Having the Dragon Gods Power already gives you an unfair advantage over others, and you still want to choose the most suitable space-time node for yourself. As if such good fortune exists! Captain Swo murmured to himself: Besides, that old Dragon God nearly fell out with me last time over a mere holy spirit crystal. I cant let its favored one reap too many benefits Chapter 1410 - Chapter 1410 Chapter 1412 Elf Los Chapter 1410: Chapter 1412: Elf Los Chapter 1410: Chapter 1412: Elf Los Song Jian originally had ample time to choose a suitable time-space node that suited him and elevate his strength to a higher level. However, he didnt know that upon discovering his Dragon Gods Power, Captain Swo abruptly kicked him out of the Ghost Ship and sent him plummeting towards those time-space nodes. Once ejected from the Ghost Ship, Song Jians body was no longer under his control. Had he previously chosen a time-space node, merely focusing on that node would have established a connection, drawing him in. But now, having made no choice, he could only randomly fall into one of the countless time-space nodes. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Drifting through the void, Song Jian was weightless and accelerated toward the myriad of time-space nodes that sparkled like stars. In front of him, a sea of light stretched boundless and infinite. Each point of light resembled a piece of land, and as he drew closer, he could see mountains, rivers, cities, and villages. While Song Jian was carefully observing these time-space nodes, his body suddenly shuddered violently as his speed increased and one of the time-space nodes began to enlarge rapidly. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a vast expanse of land, its strong gravitational pull offering no resistance and causing Song Jian to land squarely on that piece of earth. Song Jian was like a meteorite falling from the sky, trailing a long tail of flames behind him. The creatures on the ground watched in horror as the meteorite plummeted, fleeing in panic. At that moment, a layer of light enveloped Song Jians body. Aside from a dark red glow, he couldnt see anything, but he could feel himself falling, and his speed was increasing! Boom~ Song Jians body shook violently, and the light surrounding him shattered entirely. His vision blurred as the surrounding scenery flooded into sight. He found himself at the bottom of a massive crater with extremely high temperatures. The mud was scorched black and emitted heat exceeding hundreds of degrees Celsius. At the edge of the crater, some of the mud had even melted into crystals. Is this, really falling from the sky to the ground? Song Jian couldnt help but be astonished. Even with his strength, plummeting from such a height, he would either be instantly killed or severely injured and close to death. But there he was, without a scratch on him. Clearly, the light that had covered him acted as an invincible protective barrier. Song Jian tried moving and found that upon arriving here, he was once again in full control of his body, and his strength had been restored. With a light jump, the Chaotic Heavenly Wings appeared behind him, allowing him to hover in mid-air. It was then that Song Jian realized he had fallen into a forest, where trees within a few dozen meters radius were all broken in half from the impact. Those near the impact crater had even burned to charcoal. That wasnt much of an impact! Song Jian muttered to himself as he surveyed his surroundings. In the real world, a meteorite like this would have affected an area tens of kilometers in radius, but here, at this time-space node, the damage was confined to only a few dozen meters, as if some mysterious force had minimized the harm of his fall to the ground. Lets set that aside for now and see where Ive ended up, Song Jian sighed, looking around. This was still a game world. Song Jian could tell that he was surrounded by an endless forest. No matter how far he looked, even to the limits of his vision, he couldnt see the end of the forest. The trees in this forest were all ancient, each over five hundred years old, which surprised Song Jian. Such robust and still thriving ancient trees would be worth a fortune each, and his fall had destroyed at least dozens of them. If this were the real world, it would be nothing short of a criminal offense. The soil in the forest was fertile, the kind that seemed oily when grasped. However, there was something different about the sky here; hanging above the azure sky was a green sun. Song Jian found this astonishing, as hed never seen a green sun before. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a stabbing pain in his left temple, causing a jolt of alarm, and he instinctively tilted his head back. Whoosh~ A flash of white light zipped past his eyes, leaving a trail in the air, and the force of it made his cheek sting with pain. Looking closely, Song Jian realized that it was an arrow flying off into the distance. Its speed and the distance it covered were likely unmatched even by the finest sniper rifles. Whos there! Song Jian called out softly, turning his head to look. He saw a person clad in emerald green wooden armor, with a pair of long ears, standing on the treetops and aiming a longbow at him. The person was a spitting image of the Elves from legends, with long golden hair draped over their shoulders, and a face so beautiful it was impossible to tell if they were male or female. Song Jians gaze instinctively dropped to their chest. Unexpectantly, Song Jians action instantly angered the other party, and a three-foot-long wooden arrow in their hand began to glow with the light of magic! Legendary Level strength Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly as he scrutinized the Elf, this was the first creature he had come across since entering this time-space node, and it turned out to be a Legendary Realm powerhouse. Even if its a coincidence, this is a bit too much. If all the creatures in this time-space node are this strong, then Song Jian frowned deeply, if this were true, he could no longer act recklessly as before with his current strength. Defiler of the forest, leave the Life Forest immediately, or your bones will feed this forest! the Elf in front of him demanded, staring at Song Jian with a furious expression. Although Song Jian was not familiar with the language spoken by the Elf, the moment he heard it, he immediately understood the meaning! System: You have been exposed to Ancient Elven language, activating Universal Skill C Ancient Elven Language. Current skill level is Zero. Song Jian knew many languages, but the most important ones were just two, one was the Human Common Tongue, and the other was Abyssal Demon Tongue, with other languages being from lesser species. If categorized by color quality, the Human Common Tongue would be gold, while the Abyssal Demon Tongue would be the legendary-level purple gold, and the other lesser languages would be simple white or green. Now, beneath the Human Common Tongue and Abyssal Demon Tongue, a new language of purple gold quality had appeared C Ancient Elven Language. Elven and Dragon languages are just silver-quality languages, so how come this Ancient Elven Language is of legendary quality, purple gold? Song Jian wondered curiously to himself. Seeing that Song Jian remained motionless as if lost in thought, Elf Loss face showed a hint of anger, he snorted coldly, released the fingers holding the arrow, and the magic-imbued wooden arrow went whooshing toward Song Jian. While the wooden arrow was in flight, the emerald green magical glow that clung to its surface spread out like tentacles, creating the appearance of a living branch shooting towards Song Jian. Chapter 1411 - Chapter 1411 Chapter 1413 Suppression Chapter 1411: Chapter 1413: Suppression Chapter 1411: Chapter 1413: Suppression Song Jians lips curled into a faint smile. Although the elfs strength had reached the Legendary Realm, and the magic arrows he shot were very fast, it was still difficult to harm Song Jian as he was already prepared. With a gentle flap of his Chaotic Heavenly Wings, Song Jians figure swiftly retreated over a dozen meters. However, unexpectedly, the wooden arrow seemed to have locked onto him and curved in midair, continuing to fly towards him. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. A powerhouse of the Legendary Realm could lock onto a target with their spirit or perception, and under normal circumstances, they rarely missed. Song Jian had encountered such attacks many times before. Indeed, they were hard to dodge, and most of the time, one could only take the hit head-on. With a cold snort, Song Jians figure shook slightly, and in an instant, two identical Song Jians appeared in midair C Sword Shadow Clone! This was a skill Song Jian used to break free from spiritual locking. It could instantly remove the lock. Of the two Song Jians, one spread his wings and rushed towards the elf perched atop the tree canopy, while the other Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly and slashed fiercely at the incoming wooden arrow. Boom~ A loud noise erupted as the Sky-breaking Sword collided with the incoming wooden arrow. However, it did not split the arrow in two as imagined. Instead, it was like chopping onto refined steel, sending a pang of pain through Song Jians wrist. This wooden arrow is so tough? Song Jian was surprised. In the moment of his shock, the arrow suddenly exploded, and a green aura enveloped an area of several meters in an instant, naturally wrapping up Song Jian as well. After a short while, the green mist gradually dispersed. The Song Jian who had been standing in the air was now covered with various plants across his body, some of which even blossomed in mere moments. Pfft~ Without a sound, this Song Jian, covered in green plants, suddenly burst open, turning into a cloud of green mist. This was one of Song Jians Sword Shadow Clones! Meanwhile, the real body had already reached the elfs side. The Sky-breaking Sword shone with sword light and slashed towards him. Elf Los let out a cold humph. Although he was an archer, it didnt mean he was inept at close-range combat. With a fierce flick of his right hand holding the longbow, the bow instantly changed shape with a whoosh. Sharp blades, over a foot long, protruded from both sides of the bow, turning it into a weapon as curved and sharp as a crescent moon scythe, still allowing him to continue shooting arrows! This was a weapon unique to the elf race, known as Crescent Moon Night Dance. It was complimented by a set of melee combat skills called Elf Battle Dance. The movements in battle were graceful, much like dancing, but its power was not to be underestimated, and it was somewhat cruel. Enemies killed by the Elf Battle Dance were often dismembered, rarely leaving an intact corpse behind. Clang~ With a soft sound, the longbows blade parried the Sky-breaking Sword. Elf Los twisted his body, and the other end of the blade stabbed towards Song Jians ribs from a strange angle. Song Jian noticed a pale green trace shimmering on the blade of the bow, and a faint sweet, fishy scent pervading the air. He instantly knew that the longbow had likely been coated with poison. This doesnt match the character of the elves in the legends at all! Song Jian thought in surprise as he turned his body, and the blade almost brushed past his armor. In an instant, the two began fighting among the treetops. In the game, Song Jian had encountered many elves, who had long-range attack abilities similar to the elf he was facing now, but not a single elf would coat their weapon with poison, whether it was a short sword, a dagger, or a bow and arrow. The elves believed their race to be the most elegant in the world, disdainful of using items like poison. Moreover, Song Jian had never seen them use their war bow for close combat; in close fights, the elves in the gaming world usually wielded daggers or short swords. Crack~ A dazzling spark flew from Song Jians chest. After only a dozen or so exchanges, Song Jian found himself being suppressed in close quarters by the elf, who was an archer, while he himself was a swordsman. Even though he had changed his job to a Sword Master, similar to a ranged profession, being suppressed in close combat by an archer would probably subject him to scorn if word got out. Song Jian was amazed. The elfs battle technique was extremely exquisite, like dancing on a wire on the edge of a cliff. Every bit of strength, every movement, was used to its fullest effect. Even though some of the elfs attributes were slightly lower than Song Jians, the elf was dominating the fight using only this set of battle techniques, leaving Song Jian with no power to fight back. Bang! Song Jian took a hard blow to the chest and felt a stifling sensation in his chest and an itch in his throat, which made him involuntarily spit out a mouthful of blood. What skill is this Song Jian asked in surprise. Hmph, lowly human race, youre not worthy of knowing! Elf Los replied coldly, twisting his body as a wooden arrow appeared on his bow. He was less than two meters away from Song Jian, taking aim at Song Jians head and releasing the arrow with a thud! Fuck! Caught off guard, Song Jian immediately entered the Soul Wander state, and the wooden arrow went straight through his body. Song Jian had not expected that the elf would have an archery move within his close-range combat skills. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians figure retreated rapidly, a swordsman class being suppressed by an archer class to the point of fearing close combat would hardly be believed if told. In an instant, the distance between Song Jian and the elf widened by tens of meters. Just as Song Jian prepared to use Thousand Swords Art, he saw a dark cloud bearing down on him from ahead. Is this, is this a rain of arrows? Song Jians face showed a horrified expression. In less than three seconds from when he had widened the distance to his preparation of the Thousand Swords Art, the elf had managed to fire hundreds of arrows, creating a rain of arrows. Song Jian could feel that each of the densely packed arrows was real, each one capable of causing him severe damage! Damn it, are the ancient elves this tough to deal with! Song Jian cursed softly, immediately hiding within Shattered Divine Realm, and then returned after a few breaths. By then, the rain of arrows had all fallen behind him. Song Jian, still shaken, looked back and immediately changed his mind about using Thousand Swords Art. With a thought, hundreds of Spirit Swords floated in midair, intertwining with each other, and a golden sphere of light began to grow larger. At the same time, Song Jian channeled the thread of Chaotic Sword Qi within him into the golden light sphere. Soon after, a lions roar was heard, and the golden light transformed into a majestic lion, which shook the mane on its neck and pounced towards the elf like lightning. Chapter 1412 - Chapter 1412 Chapter 1414 Starlight Falls Chapter 1412: Chapter 1414: Starlight Falls Chapter 1412: Chapter 1414: Starlight Falls Seeing the golden Sacred Lion pounce toward him, Elf Los showed a trace of surprise on his face. He could feel that this vivid golden lion in front of him carried not a hint of life, it was not a living creature at all. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~ In the blink of an eye, Los shot five wooden arrows toward the golden Sacred Lion. It should be known that even Song Jian was surprised by the speed of the golden Sacred Lion, yet Los was able to fire five wooden arrows in succession as it charged, showing just how fast Loss archery speed was! Facing these five wooden arrows, the golden Sacred Lion did not dodge or evade, but charged straight into them. Pfft~ The first wooden arrow struck the head of the golden Sacred Lion, a flash of emerald light flickered and then died out, and the whole arrow crumbled to dust. Then the second and third arrows in succession struck, but still, they had no effect. All five wooden arrows hit the golden Sacred Lion, yet they couldnt even slow it down for a second. Loss face showed fear for the first time, he stamped his foot, his figure shot backward, and with a backflip in the air, his war bow once again launched a torrential downpour of wooden arrows. Cling, cling, cling, cling~ The wooden arrows kept hitting the golden Sacred Lion, causing small ripples on its body surface. Although the golden Sacred Lion was not a living entity and was completely composed of array power, if the array nodes were damaged, it could still be harmed. During the onslaught of attacks, at least a hundred wooden arrows struck the golden Sacred Lion, and finally, with a bang, a spark erupted from the left shoulder of the golden Sacred Lion. Song Jians brows furrowed. The attack of the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal was fierce, but its defense was slightly lacking. Although as long as the core of the array was not damaged, the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal could automatically repair itself slowly, with the attack power of this ancient Elf, it probably wouldnt wait for the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal to self-repair before destroying it completely! Seeing his attack take effect, Elf Los showed a hint of a smile on his face, and his shooting speed climbed another level. Meanwhile, the golden Sacred Lion had reached the tree top where Los had previously been standing. But within this forest, Loss moving speed was also extremely fast, seemingly augmented by the entire forest, while the speed of the golden lion was becoming slower. Partly due to injury, and partly because a mysterious force within the forest started infiltrating its structure, even Song Jian, who floated in mid-air, could feel this mysterious power continuously eroding his body. If he let this mysterious force invade his body, he feared he really would meet his end in this strange spatiotemporal node space. Thinking this, a trace of murderous intent appeared in Song Jians eyes. He had to kill off this Elf quickly, or else the longer time dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. Glancing at his attribute interface, his Sword Qi Value had fully recovered. A thought crossed Song Jians mind, and he immediately launched the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art. Surrounded by Spirit Swords burning with dark red flames, in that instant, Song Jian felt the mysterious force that had been eroding him suddenly vanish, as if they too were terrified of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art! No, its not the skill they fear, but the Red Lotus Karma Fire! An epiphany flashed in Song Jians mind as he saw the dark red flames appearing on the surface of the surrounding Spirit Swords and silently pondered. Could it be that this mysterious force is indeed the consciousness produced by this boundless forest I see before me? Looking down at the endless green forest below, Song Jian couldnt help but speculate. The golden Sacred Lion continued charging at Elf Los, but with every attack, Los left more and more wounds on it while it could never get within five meters of Los. For some reason, Los, who had previously dared to engage in close combat with Song Jian, maintained a distance from the golden holy lion, always cautious not to let it approach, revealing a subtle fear of the golden holy lion. In fact, if the golden holy lion got within three meters of Los, it could use the power of its formation to trap him, and even if it couldnt kill him, it would still create an opportunity for Song Jian to deal a fatal blow to Los. Starlight Attack! At a distance, Los sensed that Song Jian seemed to be initiating a powerful move and immediately changed expression, waving his battle bow and pointing towards the golden holy lion. Suddenly, with Los as the center, the light within several thousand kilometers dimmed, as if it had shifted from day to night. In the pitch-black sky, stars began to emerge, resplendent and dazzling, and for a moment, Song Jian lost track of Loss position. Although he could see the other man standing a hundred meters away, neither his mind nor his senses could perceive him as if he didnt exist, and the previous mental lock had mysteriously disappeared. What is this Song Jians face changed color. Although Thousand Swords Art didnt require a lock to cast, without it, he could only target a specific area, which would allow Los to easily leave the skills range. While Song Jian was still in doubt, the stars in the sky suddenly shone brightly, each one targeting the ground as they fell, and shockingly, their target was both Song Jian and the golden holy lion. Song Jian couldnt help but laugh at this. The elf opposite was far too greedy. He could feel the immense power of this skill; if it were solely directed at the golden holy lion, it might indeed shatter the formation centered around chaos Sword Qi, but he also aimed to kill Song Jian simultaneously, which seemed a bit too presumptuous. With a thought, the Thousand Swords Art previously aimed at Los now changed course, flying towards the falling stars in the sky. As stars like small suns plunged, streams of Spirit Swords with long tails soared upward, intercepting them like missiles stopping falling meteors. Seeing this scene, Loss face turned ashen, and he couldnt help but look up, his expression tense. At that moment, the golden holy lion suddenly accelerated, leaving behind an afterimage as its actual form pounced toward Los. At this point, Loss heart was in his throat. Such a large-scale skill collision could easily wreak havoc on the Life Forest below, possibly resulting in his exile to the Underground Demon Cave or barren lands. Just the thought made Los shiver. Just then, the golden holy lion had reached him, its claws raised high, a metallic sheen flashing in Loss eyes. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and was hit with such force that he was blasted off the treetop, crashing hard against an ancient tree. Pfft! Los couldnt help but spew out a mouthful of blood. Looking up, he saw a flash of gold as the golden holy lion, without any pause, continued its assault. Los was enraged. At that moment, a milky white substance shot out from the dense branches, striking the golden holy lion, swift as lightning. The thick, phlegm-like liquid turned into a vast net, ensnaring the golden holy lion. No matter how much it struggled, it couldnt escape the nets entanglement! Hehehe, Los, you look so pitiful. Do you need my help, Kaslo? A coquettish voice rang out. Loss expression changed as he turned his head towards the dark recesses of the forest. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1413 - Chapter 1413 Chapter 1415 The Detroit Spider-Man Chapter 1413: Chapter 1415 The Detroit Spider-Man Chapter 1413: Chapter 1415 The Detroit Spider-Man The elf Los squatted under a big tree, his face deathly pale; clearly, the strike from the Golden Sacred Lion had caused him severe injury, leaving a stain of blood on his chest. Hearing Kaslos coquettish voice, Loss complexion grew even uglier, as he twisted his head to gaze into the depths of the forest. Kaslo, this human is somewhat troublesome, but its nothing much; killing him is just a matter of time, as long as I Los stood up and said loudly. Just then, a thunderous explosion resounded through the sky as bursts of light from explosions shone in the air. It was the collision of Loss Starlight Fall and Song Jians Thousand Swords Art, causing the blasts! Giggle, if I didnt know you were from the Life Forest, Los, I wouldve thought that human is the most devout Guardian of the Life Forest! Kaslo laughed playfully, which made Loss face grow so dark it was almost dripping with water. Kaslo, stop making snide remarks. You know my skills wont cause any harm to the Life Forest, but that human, he controls a special flame. Even the Life Forest feels a sense of fear towards it; he is the one the Life Forest despises! A flame that even the Life Forest fears? Kaslos eyes brightened, and a hint of excitement appeared on her face. Elf, that move of yours wont work on me. Whatever other moves you have, just bring them on A cold smile appeared on Song Jians face as he turned his head toward the elf Los. At that moment, the Golden Sacred Lion seemed to sense Kaslos presence and let out a roar toward the deep forest, slowly retracting its position towards where Song Jian was. Human, this is the Life Forest; outsiders are not welcome. You better leave quickly, or else no matter how strong you are, you will die again! The coquettish voice rang out once more, and Song Jian saw a woman with almost bare upper body and long black hair slowly walking out from the deep forest. Her figure was excellent, with only a few leaves covering the key areas. The skin on her body was as white and delicate as fine porcelain and there was a faint smile on that charming and seductive face, making her look like a goddess. If it werent for the fact that below her waist was a gigantic spiders body, spoiling the beauty, Song Jian might even have had the urge to rush up and take a photo with her. The grotesque and swollen spider body, with its eight sharp, spear-like legs, and her upper body, as divine as a goddesss, created a weird contradiction. Detril Spider People, another strong being from the Legendary Realm Song Jians heart sank. The opponent was also a level 125 Legendary Realm strong being, which immediately made him feel like he was in a pinch. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it were only the Legendary Realm elf Los, Song Jian would still be confident in a skirmish, and might even have the chance to gravely wound or even kill the opponent. But now two Legendary Realm beings had appeared, and it was clear that the two knew each other. If they attacked together, Song Jian wasnt sure he could emerge unscathed from a joint attack by two Legendary Realm beings. Kaslo, join forces with me to kill him; he has desecrated the Life Forest, burning at least a dozen ancient Life Trees! Loss eyes showed a hateful look as he shouted loudly. Kaslos face changed, the originally smiling face also turned ugly as she said to Song Jian, Although I would rather not fight with you, the fact that youve destroyed over a dozen Life Trees is an unforgivable crime! As she spoke, Kaslo let out a piercing shriek, causing Song Jians face to instantly contort in agony. It felt as though a red-hot iron rod was being stirred violently in his ears and mind, inflicting unbearable pain. Hiss hiss~ Following Kaslos loud cry, countless fist-sized spiders emerged from the depths of the forest. These spiders were not high level, only level sixty, but they were numerous, swarming like a black tide, rushing towards Song Jian. Soon, several spider-people half the height of Kaslo mixed into the tide of small spiders. They had fierce expressions and carried scimitars and daggers, looking very ferocious. Song Jian scoffed coldly. With the power of the Thousand Swords Art at his disposal, he wasnt afraid of being besieged. With a thought, thousands of spirit swords, burning with dark red flames, appeared around his body. Now, unless he hid in the Shattered Divine Realm and never came out, it was impossible to avoid a battle! The seven-day journey on the Doomsday Cruise, placed at this point in time, meant that he had to stay here for at least seven weeksChe couldnt hide within the Divine Country the entire time. Seeing the power of the flames on the spirit swords, Kaslos face also showed a complex expression. Staring at one of the spirit swords, she muttered to herself, and even Los, who was closest to her, couldnt understand what she was saying. Perhaps sensing the power of the spirit swords, the spiders summoned by Kaslo also began to hesitate, emitting sharp screeches but not daring to advance further! You Just as Song Jian was about to speak, he was immediately targeted by an icy killing intent. Looking up, he saw an enormous python about thirty feet long and thick as a barrel perched in the treetops. With such a massive body, these ancient trees, some hundreds of years old, should not have been able to support it. But eerily, this python, which weighed thousands of tons, seemed weightless as it slithered through the treetops, placing no pressure on the trees beneath it. The python was entirely emerald green, with a faint green poison mist surrounding it. Even from tens of feet away, Song Jian could smell a sweet and fishy odor. On the pythons head, there was a protrusion over three inches long, resembling a horn, albeit not yet breaking through the skin to form a real antler. Its scales shimmered with a faint golden glow, and its body contained formidable power. Just one distant glance was enough to send a shiver down ones spine. Legendary Realm peak Song Jians heart sank, his mind racing. He had not expected to encounter such a terrifying threat the moment he entered this point in timeCtwo early Legendary Realm and one peak Legendary Realm bosses, forcing Song Jian to remain completely still, with all his attention focused on the three bosses. Should they make any move, Song Jian was ready to retreat into the Shattered Divine Realm, his final means of survival! Even if I retreat into the Shattered Divine Realm, if the three of them just stand their ground, they could trap me here, Song Jian said with a bitter smile on his face. Just then, the emerald green python suddenly spoke, Human, retract your skills. This flame is highly damaging to the Life Forest. If you promise not to release such flames here, I can guarantee your safety! Chapter 1414 - Chapter 1414 Chapter 1416 The Charred Wood Ripper Chapter 1414: Chapter 1416: The Charred Wood Ripper Chapter 1414: Chapter 1416: The Charred Wood Ripper Human, please leave this forest as quickly as possible; you are not welcome here! The words of the emerald giant snake sparked a flash of realization in Song Jians mind. He suddenly remembered that the elf had said something similar before, the reason they attacked him was that he destroyed over a dozen ancient trees in the Life Forest when he crashed. It seems that this forest holds a special status and meaning in the hearts of these creatures!, Song Jian thought to himself. Of course, in reality, Im a pacifist, and I dont like to destroy the environment either! Song Jian spread his hands wide, saying loudly, but the spirit sword that burned with dark red flames beside him did not disappear. You destroyed thirteen life trees and yet you dare to call yourself a pacifist? Elf Los asked with a face full of mockery. That was just an accident! Song Jian turned his head, staring at the elf as he said, Im just a traveler who got lost and ended up in this forest by mistake. I didnt mean to destroy the ancient trees! Elf Los let out a cold laugh, ready to retort, when the giant snake interrupted him. Human, you are not welcomed here. Please leave the Life Forest as soon as possible! The giant snake moved its body slowly, speaking in a deep voice. The giant snakes eyes were like lanterns, radiating an endless purple glow. Its widely open mouth stretched 180 degrees, and within it, fangs sharp as daggers gleamed with a chill, likely frightening an ordinary person to death on sight. Hearing its words, Song Jian did not refuse and slowly began to step backward, appearing ready to leave. Seeing his actions, Elf Los actually breathed a sigh of relief and voluntarily put away his war bow. Slate Lin, are you really going to let him off so easily? He is a human after all. If he leaves, he might bring even more people here next time! Kaslo the Spider, however, seemed somewhat dissatisfied. Hearing this, Song Jians heart grew tense, and he gripped his Sky-breaking Sword even tighter. Kaslo, you have witnessed his strength. Are you confident you can kill him without causing more harm to the Life Forest? The giant snake suddenly turned its head to stare at Kaslo in a low voice. A smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. If he unleashed Thousand Swords Art in full force to form the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he was confident he could destroy the forest within several kilometers radius. But that move would be one of mutual destruction. Should he resort to it, he would undoubtedly be hunted relentlessly by his enemies to the death. Kaslo glanced at the flames emanating from the spirit swords around Song Jian with wariness, snorted coldly, and said no more. In truth, Kaslo also coveted Song Jians Red Lotus Karma Fire; he knew that ordinary flames could hardly damage the ancient trees of the Life ForestCit was only special flames like the Red Lotus Karma Fire that could harm it. Song Jian chuckled softly, continuing to step backward. The spirit swords around him seemed to escort a sovereign, retreating slowly as Song Jian moved back. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Three Legendary Realm creatures watched Song Jian until he vanished from sight. Slate Lin, I know you fear his capabilities, but by letting him go like this, you will regret it in the future! Elf Los turned his head to stare at the emerald serpent, speaking softly. Without waiting for the serpent to respond, Elf Los lightly tapped his foot and bounded from tree to tree, disappearing into the distance. Thats an interesting human, I look forward to our next encounter, giggle~ Kaslo covered her mouth with her hand, giggling flirtatiously before slowly stepping backward, her numerous spiders retreating with her like a receding tide. Human, I hope you dont disappoint me! Everyone else had left, leaving only the emerald giant snake, eyes fixed on the spot where Song Jian had disappeared, speaking to itself. Once the three Legendary Realm creatures were no longer within his perception range, Song Jian finally took a deep breath, dispelling the surrounding Spirit Swords, as maintaining their existence also required a significant consumption of Mental Strength. Phew, this place is truly terrifying. If it werent for the Red Lotus Karma Fire, I might have really died here Song Jian wiped away his cold sweat, muttering softly. Song Jian needed to survive here for seven weeks, then wait to be recalled by the Doomsday Cruise. If he could make it through, he should be able to receive a nice reward. Moreover, if he took the time to search carefully at this temporal node, he could also gain considerable advantages. But upon entering, he had encountered three creatures of the Legendary Realm and nearly perished. Now, all Song Jian wanted was to find a place to rest properly. Life Forest was vast and boundless, and there seemed to be restrictions in the sky as well. When Song Jian used Sword Flight Art, he could only ascend a little over two hundred meters before he couldnt go any higher. Nonetheless, this height didnt hinder his travel. After flying for two days and nights, Song Jian finally reached the edge of Life Forest. At the edge of Life Forest lay a burnt wasteland, seemingly testament to a massive forest fire. Charred tree trunks were everywhere, the air was filled with a pungent smell, and all around was deathly silence, devoid of any sign of life. Seeing this scene, Song Jian also understood why the three Legendary Realm creatures had such a deep loathing and intense disdain for the destruction of ancient trees, especially since he himself wielded the Red Lotus Karma Fire, bringing with it both wariness and revulsion. It looks like this area was once part of Life Forest too, only to be destroyed by a wildfire! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a charred tree trunk, now only five or six meters tall, began to tremble suddenly. The ground around it churned as thick roots emerged from the earth, converging with one another. In a short time, a charred tree person stood before Song Jian. Focused Wood Wrecker (Carbonized Wood Elemental), Level: 110, Lord-level Boss, Vitality Points: 3.2 million Song Jian raised his eyebrows, thinking, Theres no sign of life here; could it be that all the creatures have been burnt to death, and even the ancient trees have turned into these Carbonized Wood Elementals? It was clear that the formidable creature in front of him had lost its self-awareness and had become a monster driven only by the instinct to kill. It let out a low growl, and a right hand completely made of branches extended violently towards Song Jian. There had been a distance of five or six meters between the creature and Song Jian, but in an instant, countless finger-thick branches shot towards Song Jians face like tendrils. Song Jian was startled and quickly retreated, evading the attack. Twack twack twack~ A sound like a sudden downpour rang out; the spot where Song Jian had been standingCwithin a three-meter radiusCwas now enveloped by the branches, which were like metal spears plunging into the black soil. Boom~ The sound of an explosion echoed as fragments of soil were ejected in all directions, some scraping across Song Jians face and leaving behind streaks of blood. The branches trembled fiercely and were retracted by the Focused Wood Wrecker, leaving behind a gigantic crater in the ground. The attack range is around six meters, and the damage is also considerable, plus theres an area-of-effect Song Jian wiped the blood from his cheek, assessing the specific power of the monster before him in his mind. Chapter 1415 - Chapter 1415 Chapter 1417 The Guidance of Destiny Chapter 1415: Chapter 1417: The Guidance of Destiny Chapter 1415: Chapter 1417: The Guidance of Destiny The Charred Wood Ripper, a level 100+ lord-level BOSS with extremely high defense and resistance, also boasts a fierce attack. For an ordinary player to deal with it, it would take a team of ten players of at least the same level. Song Jian snorted coldly, preparing to draw his sword for battle, but suddenly felt the ground around him shaking continuously. One by one, the ancient trees that had been burned to charcoal seemed to come back to life. As far as the eye could see, whether they were only two meters high or still retained seven or eight meters tall trunks, the ground started trembling around them. Countless roots pulled out of the soil, intertwining and forming thick thighs, transforming into creatures like the Charred Wood Rippers. So, so many Song Jians eyes widened as he looked around. Thousands of dead trees all began to tremble, turning into Charred Wood Rippers, some of which stood seven or eight meters tall and even became level 120 dominion-level BOSSesCthe Furious Charred Wood Overlords. The vast horde of monsters leisurely encircled Song Jian. It was simply impossible for him alone to kill them all. Damn it! Song Jians expression immediately turned ugly. Even if he had to escape, he couldnt just run away like this. With a thought, countless Spirit Swords engulfed in flames floated in the air, sweeping toward those Charred Wood Monsters like a torrential downpour. Boom, boom, boom~ A barrage of explosions resounded, and the ground looked as if it had been bombarded by missiles, gaping with one crater after another, sinking three feet deep. He had thought that such a powerful Thousand Swords Art would kill hundreds of these BOSS Charred Wood Monsters, but unexpectedly, after the bombardment, Song Jian did not receive a single kill notification. The defense and fire-resistance of these monsters exceed imagination Song Jian looked forward in shock, finding that the most any of the monsters Vitality Points had been reduced was by half, with most only losing about a third of their Vitality Points. It seemed the power of the Thousand Swords Art was suppressed to the minimum against them. Roar~ The Golden Sacred Lion beside him let out an angry roar, looking eager to leap into action. Song Jian slowly retreated backward, behind him lay the vast and vibrant Life Forest. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian had already noticed that these Charred Wood Monsters seemed to fear the Life Forest, daring not to step into it. There was a very clear dividing line between the Life Forest and the scorched earth! Seeing Song Jian preparing to flee, several towering Charred Wood Overlords let out a loud roar. Their stout arms plunged into the scorched earth vigorously, causing the soil to churn as if giant pythons were rolling and moving beneath the surface, rushing toward Song Jians position at high speed. Boom, boom, boom~ Song Jian tapped the ground with his foot; his figure retreated rapidly, moving back five or six meters in an instant. Just at that moment, the spot where he had just been standing suddenly erupted with countless branch-like limbs, each as thick as an arm, from the scorched earth, gleaming with a metal-like sheen like spears. This move was almost an exact copy of the earth-type magic spell, Earth Spikes. However, with the speed of Song Jian and the Golden Sacred Lion, this move had little effect on them. But as more and more Charred Wood Overlords used this move, the space for Song Jian and the Golden Sacred Lion to dodge became increasingly limited. Eventually, Song Jian was forced to take refuge by entering the Shattered Divine Realm. Moments later, when he emerged, the Golden Sacred Lion had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed. And on this expanse of scorched earth, the dense spears protruding from the soil resembled a forest, enveloping an area of hundreds of meters in a radius. Even if the Golden Sacred Lion is fast, its impossible to completely dodge such a wide-range attack! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, he had lost contact with the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, and that thread of chaotic Sword Qi had also dissipated into the air. But taking this opportunity, Song Jian retreated into the Life Forest. Separated by a row of ancient trees, Song Jian saw that these fierce burnt wood creatures seemed to have lost their target. Their speed in surrounding him slowed, and eventually, they all stopped and reverted back into withered ancient trees. What on earth happened here? How could there be so many withered ancient trees Song Jian wondered inwardly. At this time, he could neither retreat due to the presence of three Legendary Realm creatures within the Life Forest, nor advance given the numerous burnt wood creatures ahead of him. With his strength, he could not carve a bloody path to escape. For a moment, Song Jian found himself trapped in the same spot, unsure of what to do next. Standing still, he rested for a while then began to slowly explore along the boundary line between the Life Forest and the scorched earth. This was the only thing he could do now. In a place unseen by Song Jian, a pair of eyes emitting purple light was closely watching his every move. Slate, you seem very interested in this human A spider the size of a fist, always following beside the verdant giant snake Slate, spoke with the voice of the spider-creature Kaslo. You dont understand. He carries a scent that doesnt belong to our world; he is not from our world Slate spoke softly. Not from our world? An otherworldly traveler? Kaslo exclaimed in surprise. Indeed, perhaps through him, we could find a way to restore the Life Forest. I have a premonition that he will definitely bring us a surprise! Slate said, tongue flickering in anticipation. Slate, youre too naive. These otherworldly travelers are extremely indifferent. Plus, after the battle with us earlier, even if he could help, he most likely wouldnt. Whats more important is, how could a human who hasnt even reached the Legendary Realm possibly help us Kaslo said contemptuously, It would be better to drive him into the Demon Cave, let him bring us some useful supplies from there, delay the forests decline, and let us live a little longer! We dont need to do anything. The guidance of fate will naturally lead him to do what he must The verdant giant snake murmured mysteriously. But looking at the direction he is heading, it seems he is going to the Silent Stone Forest. Ive heard that the Paso Fruit Tree there is about to bear fruit. Right now, that group of giant lizard dragon-folk must be on edge. When they meet him, hehe Kaslo let out a strange chuckle. If he is killed by the giant lizard dragon-folk, then it means he is not the one guided by fate, and we no longer need to pay him any attention the verdant giant snake said softly. But if he manages to survive, it would mean that the radiance of fate has begun to shine on him, and the hope for the Life Forest would also rest upon him! Charlatan Kaslo muttered displeasedly and began to control the spider to back away. The verdant giant snake leisurely moved its body, following Song Jian at an unhurried pace. In the Life Forest, if it didnt wish to be discovered, even passing by close to someone wouldnt draw any attention. Meanwhile, Song Jian was completely unaware that less than ten meters behind him, a giant snake was closely trailing him. Chapter 1416 - Chapter 1416 Chapter 1418 Silent Stone Forest Chapter 1416: Chapter 1418: Silent Stone Forest Chapter 1416: Chapter 1418: Silent Stone Forest Song Jian walked for a day and finally arrived at the edge of the forest and scorched earth; this place was a desolate Gobi with soil turning white and simultaneously permeated with threads of death. In such soil, not to mention planting trees, it was doubtful that even the soils microorganisms could exist. Gazing at the vast expanse of whitened land, filled with the breath of death, Song Jian suddenly hesitated. He didnt know whether he should set foot on this land, which was clearly hostile towards living beings. Why arent you continuing forward? A deep voice suddenly came from behind. Song Jian was startled and turned his head to look, only to see a verdant giant python coiled around the crown of a large tree, its dark purple pupils staring at him from no more than ten meters away. How is this possible, at such a close distance, why didnt I notice anything? Song Jian was shocked. He knew that with his current perception, he should have been able to clearly detect even the fall of a petal or a leaf within a hundred meters, let alone allow such a huge snake to approach within ten meters of him. You, youve been following me? Song Jian asked in surprise. Indeed, human, you are not a creature of this world; you are an outsider, a traveler from a different plane of existence! The verdant giant python, Slytherin, spoke: Creatures like you come to our world surely for the purpose of seeking treasures, dont they? Continue forward and you will find a stone forest in this desolate land; that place is called the Silent Stone Forest. Inside the forest, there is a Paso Fruit Tree, and the fruit it bears is a treasure! Paso Fruit Tree? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and asked with some confusion, Why are you telling me this, why are you helping me? How do you know Im helping you? The verdant giant python cracked its mouth into a fierce smile, saying, The Paso Fruit Tree is guarded by a group of giant lizard dragon men, and these fellows are violent maniacs, not so easy to deal with Maybe so, but still, thank you! Song Jian waved his hand at the verdant giant python and stepped onto the desolate land filled with death. Instantly, a burning sensation welled up from the soles of his feet. It felt as though it wasnt acting on his body, but directly upon his soul. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is Song Jian frowned slightly, but after just a moments hesitation, his innate skill, Immortal Body, was triggered, taking effect. Soon, a cool sensation spread throughout his mind, driving away the burning feeling. This land rejects the entry of all living beings Song Jian thought to himself, continuing to walk forward. Watching Song Jian walking indifferently across the desolate land, the verdant giant python showed a strange smile at the corner of its mouth and murmured to itself, If he can walk on desolate land, it looks like those giant lizard dragon men are in trouble In this little world, there were many different forces, large and small, all striving to expand their own territories and fighting amongst each other. The Life Forest could be said to be the fat of the land among these forces, each wanting to bite off a piece for themselves. If it werent for the powerful guardians within the Life Forest, its likely that not a single ancient tree would exist in this world anymore. This was also why, after Song Jian entered this world and destroyed more than a dozen ancient trees, it attracted the attacks of so many strong beings. However, no matter what, Song Jian was a living being and, moreover, one with strong prowess. After the verdant giant python learned that Song Jian did not intentionally destroy the ancient trees, it naturally turned a blind eye to him. After all, as a being that arrived in this world, it was natural to become hostile to other forces, which was a good thing for the Life Forest! Song Jian walked on the barren land, as far as the eye could see, without spotting any living creature, the giant lizard dragon men mentioned by the verdant giant python were nowhere to be seen. Only when the lush green sun above began to descend slowly, plunging the land into darkness, did Song Jian see a forest of stone pillars rising from the ground in front of him. Is this the Silent Stone Forest? Song Jian thought to himself. With his dark vision, he was not bothered in the least by the lack of any illuminating light around him and headed straight for the stone forest. Upon reaching a stone pillar, Song Jian observed it carefully. The surfaces of these pillars were smooth as mirrors, and inside there was a myriad of hair-thin black lines. These lines combined to form various patterns of people, giant beasts, and many scenes of battle. Did these form naturally, or Song Jian passed by stone pillar after stone pillar, reaching out to touch them. The pillars gave not a hint of cold, but instead a touch of warmth, and he could even feel a faint energy transferring from the pillars into his body. This energy was extremely faint; had Song Jian not possessed a strong sense of perception, he would have hardly noticed them. After touching a dozen or so pillars, the bit of Chaos Sword Qi within his dantian suddenly twitched slightly and began to circulate on its own, causing him to immediately feel waves of burning pain emanating from his dantian. Although his strength had increased significantly, and he was able to nurture a bit of Chaos Sword Qi within his body, the Chaos Sword Canon was still too profound for Song Jian; it couldnt be formally cultivated until he reached the Legendary Realm. Usually, the nurturing of Chaos Sword Qi in the dantian was manageable, but once stimulated, he must exhibit it or it would still cause harm to his body. Now, this bit of unprovoked Chaos Sword Qi was circulating on its own, naturally causing Song Jians body some distress and pain. Chaos Sword Qi, release! With his right hand, Song Jian extended two fingers together and pointed into the air, attempting to shoot out the uncontrollable bit of Chaos Sword Qi from inside his body. This was a skill Song Jian had previously mastered, Sword Finger, even though it had been devoured as nourishment, but he was still very familiar with the pathways of Sword Finger. Now executing it only used up much more energy without any other effect. Swish~ A sharp, piercing sound echoed through the Silent Stone Forest as a grayish Sword Qi burst from Song Jians fingertips. It flew dozens of meters away in an instant, appearing from afar like a long sword had been shot through the stone forest. In the moment when the Chaos Sword Qi was released, the entire stone forest began to tremble as if an earthquake had occurred. Each stone pillar started to shudder, all at the same frequency. In no time at all, wisp upon wisp of gray mist began to emit from the pillars, swiftly enveloping the whole stone forest within it. Song Jian, surprised to discover that this gray mist was all Chaotic energy, immediately became overjoyed. He sat down cross-legged on the ground, positioned himself with his hands reaching towards the sky, and according to the description in the Chaos Sword Canon, began to practice the initial cultivation technique. Chapter 1417 - Chapter 1417 Chapter 1419 The Giant Lizard Dragon Man Chapter 1417: Chapter 1419: The Giant Lizard Dragon Man Chapter 1417: Chapter 1419: The Giant Lizard Dragon Man The cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon is most important for condensing the Chaos Sword Qi. Only warriors of the Legendary Realm are capable of transforming all their cultivated Sword Qi into Chaos Sword Qi. This transformation of Sword Qi attributes is a slow and gradual process that requires a very long time of cultivation. Thats why Song Jian couldnt cultivate the Chaos Sword Canon before reaching the Legendary Realm. The bit of Chaos Sword Qi that he had cultivated before was a stroke of luck, slowly nurtured after inadvertently comprehending the Opening Heaven technique from the Chaos Sword Canon. Up to now, Song Jian had only nurtured this thread of Chaos Sword Qi. But now, within this Silent Stone Forest, there was an abundance of chaotic aura, which was like a cheat code for Song Jians cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon. These chaotic auras, belonging to the same family as Chaos Sword Qi, could easily be condensed into Chaos Sword Qi. For the cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon, this place was simply a holy land. Previously, that single thread of Chaos Sword Qi was insufficient to support the cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon, but now, as countless chaotic auras flooded into Song Jians body and coursed through his meridians according to the Chaos Sword Canons cultivation method, strands of Chaos Sword Qi began to appear in his dantian. These strands of Chaos Sword Qi, fortified by the influx of chaotic aura, steadily grew stronger. As he continued to cultivate the Chaos Sword Canon, the Qi underwent another round of tempering, and in just half an hour, a skill named Chaos Sword Canon, emitting a purple-gold light, appeared in Song Jians skill bar. Moreover, without realizing it, Song Jian had successfully cultivated the first layer of the Chaos Sword Canon. His whole body shook as he felt a tearing pain throughout his body. Not having reached the Legendary Realm, his physical strength was still inadequate. If it werent for the fact that Song Jian had always received an S grade or higher in the combat power assessments, gaining a large number of attribute points, just this period of cultivation might have caused his body to explode and die! The Chaos Sword Canon, having only cultivated the first layer, has already increased all attributes by thirty points. If it reaches complete maturity, wouldnt this single skill add two or three hundred attribute points? Song Jian felt the surging power within his body and couldnt help but exclaim in delight. The original thread of Chaos Sword Qi had tormented him to the point of being in agony, but now, he had accumulated nine strands of Chaos Sword Qi in his dantian. Had it been earlier, these nine strands would have shattered his meridians and killed him, but now Song Jian felt no pain whatsoever. Moreover, he had a feeling of control over these nine strands of Chaos Sword Qi, as if he could manage them at will. It seemed he was now fully capable of controlling these nine strands of Chaos Sword Qi. At this time, the chaotic aura in the Silent Stone Forest began to dissipate slowly. Song Jian had absorbed less than one percent, perhaps even less than one thousandth of it; the rest was wasted. However, for Song Jian, only what he could master was truly his own. This chance encounter was already a pie in the sky, and he couldnt ask for too much. Opening his personal attribute interface, Song Jian found that the original Invisible Sword Qi energy slot had also turned into a Chaos Sword Qi energy slot, and the maximum value for Chaos Sword Qi was ten points. I wonder what kind of power the Thousand Swords Art will have when executed with Chaos Sword Qi Song Jian thought to himself, his face revealing an eager expression. Just then, a deep roar suddenly came from afar, followed by countless more roars. Song Jians heart sank; it seemed these were the monsters in the Silent Stone Forest, the Dragon Lizardmen. Sure enough, in a short while, a massive monster appeared before Song Jian. In the darkness of the night, with every step it took, there was a thump, thump sound of heavy footsteps, leaving deep footprints in the ground. Dragon Lizardman? Song Jian frowned slightly, looking around. The Green Python had told him that there were a substantial number of Dragon Lizardmen in the Silent Stone Forest, and their strength was formidable. Once discovered by them, one would face relentless attacks until death. The monster before him stood close to three meters tall, its body covered in thick scales. Beneath the scales, bulging muscles exuded explosive power. Atop its head were two horn-like protrusions, similar to tree branches, and a heavy lizard tail dragged behind it. Its spine rose like an arch, and its limbs were robust, giving the impression of a humanoid tank. With each step it took, faint vibrations and waves erupted from it. Even the hardest rocks would crumble to dust, creating a circle of faint ripples that spread outwards. In its wake, a black line remained, emitting faint smoke, as if scorched by a fiery poison. But swiftly, this black line would completely blend into the ground, and in a short time, an aura of death would spread from the earth. It appeared that the reason this land had become a silent realm of death was all the doing of these Dragon Lizardmen. Early stage of the Legendary Realm Song Jian carefully examined the attributes of this giant lizard-dragon creature and found that it was actually a BOSS of the Legendary Realm. Let me try out the power of the Chaos Sword Canon I just grasped! Song Jian thought to himself as the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand suddenly emitted a dazzling sword light. At that moment, the giant lizard-dragon seemed to sense Song Jians presence, twisted its body around, and stared at him with its dark gold vertical pupils, emitting a low growl. Creature, a creature that has entered the Silent Stone Forest, food, delicious food The giant lizard-dragon roared as it charged toward Song Jian. Destruction! The giant lizard-dragon roared and fiercely stomped in the direction of Song Jian, instantly unleashing a shockwave from its feet that rapidly spread out in front of Song Jian. Boom! S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian felt as if he had been hit by a train, flying outwards while pain surged throughout his body as if all his bones and muscles had turned to powder. System: You have been hit by the targets Destruction Law attack, triggering the instant death effect, strength attribute, stamina attribute in judgment, after the judgment, you are immune to this instant death effect, taking 3800 points of damage; A Law attack, its actually a Law attack! Song Jians face showed a look of shock. A Law attack was even more terrifying than a real attackCthis type of attack was influenced by the Power of Law with each strike. If the target has not grasped the Power of Law, then every hit could cause an instant death effect. If one fails the judgment, no matter how strong their defenses, no matter how thick their health, they would be instantly killed! Its unbelievable that the giant lizard-dragon could comprehend a Law in the early stages of the Legendary Realm One must know that even among those at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, most are unable to grasp the Power of Law, as was the case with the emerald giant python Song Jian had encountered beforeCeven as a pinnacle existence of the Legendary Realm, it had not grasped the Power of Law. For a pinnacle existence of the Legendary Realm to make a breakthrough, they must comprehend their own Power of Law. In other words, if this giant lizard-dragon could cultivate to the peak of the Legendary Realm, then it would enter the next realm without any bottleneck. Such an existence was terrifying to even think about! Thinking of this, Song Jians expression became serious. The excitement of having learned the Chaos Sword Canon slowly faded away, and he swung the Sky-breaking Sword forward, unleashing the first style of the newly comprehended Chaos Sword Canon. Opening Heaven Style, Annihilation! With a loud shout, the Invisible Sword Qi inside Song Jian rushed through his meridians into the Sky-breaking Sword, and a terrifying aura spread from Song Jian. Sensing the familiar aura of chaos, the giant lizard-dragon showed a hint of confusion in its eyes, but it quickly sensed the threat, roared loudly, and waving its front claws, charged at Song Jian. Chapter 1418 - Chapter 1418 Chapter 1420 Law Fragments Chapter 1418: Chapter 1420: Law Fragments Chapter 1418: Chapter 1420: Law Fragments In the void, a burly man with a naked torso and beast skin wrapped around his waist, his hair and beard bristling, swung a stone axe fiercely at the giant lizard Dragon-Man in front of Song Jian. With a low growl, the giant lizard Dragon-Man swung its fist to block the stone axe, but in an instant, the axe chopped into its body. Hu~ As if a gust of wind had passed, the figure of the burly man disappeared after that strike, while the giant lizard Dragon-Man seemed to be petrified, standing still with its fist raised, motionless. Moments later, the body of the giant lizard Dragon-Man crumbled as if it were made of sand, disintegrating into the ground, as if it had never existed. Song Jian felt hollow inside, as though he had booked two all-nighters in an Internet cafe back during his school days, experiencing the sensation of being completely drained. This, this is the true power of the Chaos Sword Canon Song Jian slumped on the ground, propping himself up with his hands, looking forward with a silly smile on his face. A Legendary Realm BOSS that had come to understand the Power of Law, even stronger than a BOSS of the Legendary Realms pinnacle strength, was instantly killed by Song Jian. Millions of Vitality Points and strong defenses seemed like nothing but an illusion. This terrifying damage, if known to other players, would surely be denounced as cheating. In his personal attribute interface, his Vitality Points were full, his Spirit Points were full, and his Sword Qi was slowly recovering, having already restored two points. With such attributes, Song Jian should not be in his current state, yet he looked like a weary patient, having cast aside his Sky-breaking Sword and relying solely on his hands to keep from completely collapsing. After resting for a long while, Song Jian finally staggered to his feet, overcome by a feeling of weakness as if thousands of ants were biting him, moving a step required powerful willpower. He stumbled over to where the giant lizard Dragon-Man had fallen, where now only a dark brown stain remained on the ground, along with a crystal shining with a Dark Gold light. The crystal appeared as if it had been knocked off of something, its edges showing obvious signs of damage. Killing an early Legendary Realm BOSS that had grasped the Power of Law yielded nothing but this Dark Gold Quality shard on the ground, not even battle experience, leaving Song Jian somewhat dissatisfied, though he could do nothing about it. Now, the most important thing is to survive, to get through these seven weeks. As long as I can survive, Ill receive a generous reward! Song Jian thought to himself as he picked up the Dark Gold shard from the ground. After a casual glance, Song Jian was stunned, and moments later, his face broke into an ecstatic smile, and he burst into uproarious laughter. Hahaha, I didnt expect, I didnt expect to loot something like this, its just too lucky! Song Jian excitedly gripped the shard in his hand tightly, unable to resist verifying its attributes again. Law Fragment, Quality: Dark Gold, Attribute: Collect thirty Law Fragments to form a Heart of Law. Heart of Law: Can be used to comprehend the Power of Law. Using one Heart of Law, one can randomly comprehend a type of Power of Law! Law Fragments, to understand the Power of Law, haha, this is the key to breaking through the Legendary Realm. Only by understanding the Power of Law can one break through the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm and become a demigod. Otherwise, one can only be a Legendary Realm powerhouse for a lifetime, wasting away until death! Song Jian laughed. With that thought, Song Jian couldnt help considering the idea of collecting Law Fragments. Since the giant lizard Dragon-Men could drop Law Fragments, he decided to specifically hunt these creatures to collect Law Fragments and form the Heart of Law. As beautiful as dreams are, reality is cruel. As Song Jian traveled, he found many giant lizard Dragon-Men, but not a single one was alone; they were always in groups of at least three or four. ` It was known that these colossal dragon-lizards were bosses with the Power of Law, stronger than the peak existences of the Legendary Realm. Once Song Jian unleashed the annihilating Opening Heaven Style from the Chaos Sword Canon, he would need to rest for at least ten minutes. Moreover, the Thousand Swords Art or the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was too noisy; if surrounded and subjected to several attacks replete with the Power of Law, Song Jian was likely to trigger a fatal hit. Even with an Immortal Body, I cant fully fend off the damage from a fatal hit. I must find an isolated boss to strike! Song Jian thought to himself darkly. As he made his way around, Song Jian saw at least dozens of colossal dragon-lizard humanoids. These creatures were burly, almost three meters tall, making Song Jian look like a frail child in comparison. The Stealth Skill from the Concealment Necklace could no longer be used; its level was too low. Even from five or six meters away, they could detect Song Jians presence. Fortunately, it was night; he would be even easier to spot during the day. Not sure how long he had walked, Song Jian suddenly saw a solitary figure ahead. It seemed to be alone, and he approached quietly with delight. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Is this a young dragon-lizard humanoid? Seeing the figure clearly, Song Jian was stunned. The dragon-lizard humanoid in front of him was just over a meter tall, much slimmer than any he had seen before, about the size of a normal adult human. This dragon-lizard humanoid looked sneaky, as if it was terrified of being discovered, dodging and weaving through the stone pillars and moving stealthily. Song Jian was curious. Such a young dragon-lizard humanoid, not yet at a commanding level and likely unable to comprehend the Power of Law, killing it would probably yield no gain. It might be better to see what it was up to. Following discreetly, Song Jian noticed the dragon-lizard humanoid maneuvering intricately through the stone pillars, avoiding many others of its kind and stealthily making its way into a desolate area. Something seemed to be buried beneath this desolate land, emitting heat that rose into the air, raising the temperature around by at least ten degrees even from a distance of several meters. Looking at the soil aglow with faint red light, Song Jian couldnt help but be amazed. It was as if the area had a volcanic vent beneath, ready to erupt at any moment. Upon reaching this area, the dragon-lizard humanoid seemed excited, getting on all fours and running forward, leaving behind dark red footprints on the scorching soil. What is it doing? Song Jians brows furrowed as he stepped onto the edge of the heated zone and felt a piercing pain shoot from his foot through his body. System: You have been affected by the Power of Law C Intense Heat, losing 500 Vitality Points! Song Jian was alarmed. The entire area was enveloped by the Power of Law? How was the little dragon-lizard running over it without being affected? Looking up, he could no longer see the small dragon-lizard in the darkness. Gritting his teeth, with a thought, the Chaotic Heavenly Wings appeared behind him, and his figure slowly rose into the air, following the direction in which the small dragon-lizard had run. ` Chapter 1419 - Chapter 1419 Chapter 1421 Paso Fruit Tree Chapter 1419: Chapter 1421: Paso Fruit Tree Chapter 1419: Chapter 1421: Paso Fruit Tree Song Jian could clearly feel that this area was suppressed by the Power of Law, making it impossible for him to fly too high. He could only fly at an altitude of a dozen meters above the ground, and the area below was constantly emitting hot waves. Even at that height, he still felt the heat was unbearable! This must already be over five hundred degrees, an ordinary person simply couldnt step into this area A bitter smile surfaced on Song Jians face. The Power of Law affected Song Jians defense and resistance, and at that moment, he felt as if he were inside a huge steamer, constantly suffering from the torment of hot steam. Boom~ A soft sound came from afar. From the black soil, suddenly a flame pillar shot up, over a dozen meters high, instantly piercing the darkness. That fleeting pillar of fire made Song Jians mental alarm bells ring loudly, sensing a great threat! If hit by a fire pillar, even if not killed instantly, Id probably be severely injured and enter a critical state, right? Song Jians heart trembled, and he couldnt help but stop in his tracks. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw a figure running ahead, continuously leaping as if dodging something. What exactly does this little creature want to do and where does it want to go? Song Jian glanced back at the distant Stone Forest, then at the small Goliath Dragonkin ahead that kept leaping and running. Clenching his teeth, he continued to follow. Boom! Another fire pillar, even more intense than the previous one, blasted out less than five meters from Song Jian. The scorching breath curled and dried the tips of his hair, and his cheeks also felt a burning pain. Damn it, how does that little guy predict the timing of the fire pillar eruptions Song Jian watched the small Goliath Dragonkin darting left and right, even leaping backward. Its movements were agile and precise, dodging the eruptions of fire pillar after pillar, whereas he himself was nearly turned into jerky, and he couldnt help but curse quietly. In reality, the reason why the small Goliath Dragonkin was able to predict so accurately was because it had been to this place more than once. Dozens, even hundreds of attempts had long imprinted the location of each fire pillar eruption in its mind. Additionally, each time a fire pillar erupted, there would be a slight tremor on the ground. This was also why it ran with all four limbs touching the ground. It was because of these reasons the small Goliath Dragonkin now seemed to possess divine assistance, dodging the fire pillar eruptions time after time. Song Jian staggered forward in flight, focusing all his attention on the fire pillar eruptions below. Fortunately, he was at a distance from the ground, and not every fire pillar reached a height of a dozen meters. Thus, he made it through without mishap. At the cost of losing over five thousand Vitality Points, he finally managed to keep up with the pace of the small Goliath Dragonkin. Soon, Song Jian saw that the small Goliath Dragonkin had run to a reddish small tree and knelt down before it, quietly chanting something. There, the little creature, knees on the reddish soil, hands pressed together, devoutly kowtowed to the small tree, which stood only a little over five meters tall, endlessly muttering, while apparently burying something at the roots of the tree. Is this Ancient Elvish? Song Jian suddenly realized that the chant from the small Goliath Dragonkins mouth was identical to what the Elf in the Life Forest had said, all in Ancient Elvish. As the small Goliath Dragonkin continued chanting, Song Jians ears began to understand the meaning of a syllable or two from the previously incomprehensible Ancient Elvish, and his skill in the Ancient Elvish language was gradually improving as well. While Song Jian was immersed in the joy of the increased proficiency in Ancient Elvish, his nose suddenly caught a whiff of a faint fragrance. It was barely there, extremely delicate, yet seemed to reach the depths of ones heart, even into the mind and soul. Opening his eyes and looking forward, Song Jian saw a dark red sapling suddenly bloom with three emerald-green flowers. Each of these three flowers was the size of a washbasin, with petals that were translucent and gleaming, twinkling like jade. The fragrance that Song Jian smelled came from these three emerald-green flowers. With the flowers in full blossom, the small dragon-like lizard seemed very excited, its face brimming with joy, continuously chanting something in its mouth. This time, however, it wasnt in the ancient Elf language, but something else that Song Jian couldnt understand. The ancient Elf language, because Song Jian had already learned the Elf language, had some connection to it, so he could understand when others spoke it. But the language that the small dragon-like lizard was chanting had no connection to any language Song Jian knew, preventing him from initiating the learning process. However, after the small dragon-like lizard murmured for a while, it began to pray again in the ancient Elf language. Great Power of Law grant strength Song Jian could barely make out a few of the words spoken and had no clue what the creature was praying for, but it was evident that since the mysterious sapling had bloomed, the small dragon-like lizard started to seem tense. Roar, roar, roar~ Suddenly, a sound akin to dragon roars came from afar. As the sound echoed, Song Jian saw that the small dragon-like lizard shuddered, becoming more frantic, and the speed of its chanting prayer increased. Before long, Song Jian saw the small dragon-like lizard use its sharp claws to cut open its own wrist, allowing fresh blood to flow onto the tree roots of the small tree. After a while, the small dragon-like lizard began to wobble slightly, its blood flowing like water from a tap. Its using its own blood to water the tree, it seems to be using it to ripen the fruits of the tree? Song Jians mind flashed, suddenly recalling the words of the emerald giant python. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This tree is the Paso Fruit Tree, and the fruits it bears are supreme treasures to me! Song Jian immediately became excited and couldnt help but slowly approach the Paso Fruit Tree. The small dragon-like lizard, now weakened, knelt under the Paso Fruit Tree, looking expectantly at the three emerald-green flowers. It could be seen that under the nourishment of the blood, the flowers withered and curled at a visible speed, and a dark red fruit slowly grew forth. This fruit, originally the size of a small mass, eventually grew to the size of a fist while a faint hint of flame appeared on the surface of these three fruits! Just then, Song Jian saw that numerous dark figures appeared in the distance, these figures running recklessly over the scorching land. Some were hit by pillars of fire erupting from the ground, sent flying and severely injured. Yet, they showed no fear and desperately raced towards the Paso Fruit Tree. Dragon-like lizard people, all of them dragon-like lizard Bosses. Theyve sensed that the Paso Fruit Tree is bearing fruit and are now coming to fight for it! Song Jian thought to himself. Glancing at the fruit the Paso Fruit Tree had produced, he gritted his teeth and flew straight toward it. Chapter 1420 - Chapter 1420 Chapter 1422 Posuo Fruit Chapter 1420: Chapter 1422: Posuo Fruit Chapter 1420: Chapter 1422: Posuo Fruit At this moment, the fruits were not yet fully ripe in Wanchuan City, and even though the small Giant Lizard Dragon Person was anxious, it did not immediately pluck them. However, Song Jian could not wait much longer and leapt down, flying towards those three fruits. Seeing a dark shadow descending and lunging at the Paso Fruit Tree, the little Giant Lizard Dragon Person was stunned. It had not expected someone to attempt to snatch the Posuo Fruits at this time. Just as Song Jian had picked one Posuo Fruit, the little Giant Lizard Dragon Person suddenly came to its senses, immediately becoming infuriated with embarrassment. It had avoided the adult Giant Lizard Dragon Persons and used special methods to hasten the ripening of the Paso Fruit Tree, even at the expense of a considerable amount of its own blood, but not for the sake of letting others take advantage. Thief, robber, roar~ roared the Giant Lizard Dragon Person in the ancient Elf language. Rising to its feet, it seemed to pull a long whip from nowhere and lashed viciously at Song Jian. By this time, Song Jian had already placed one Posuo Fruit into his inventory slot and was holding the second, preparing to pick the third, when he suddenly felt a draft behind his head. He had planned to take the hit and pick the third fruit, but a strange image suddenly appeared in his mind. In the image, he saw himself holding one Posuo Fruit in one hand while picking another, and just then, a whip struck him. His whole body shattered like glass with a bang. As he shattered into pieces, the scene in his mind also disappeared suddenly, the whole thing not even lasting a full second, but Song Jian was already scared to the point of sweating profusely, his clothes soaked through! Is this my future a few seconds from now? With that thought, Song Jian hastily retreated, discarding any thoughts of picking the third Posuo Fruit. Whoosh~ Like a gust of wind, the whip swept through without a sound, as if a phantom had lightly brushed over the Paso Fruit Tree, but Song Jian knew that if the whip had hit him, it wouldve unleashed its maximum power and instantly killed him! Whats happening to me? Why do I suddenly have the ability to foresee my own future? Song Jian floated mid-air, his eyes filled with shock. He certainly did not believe that what he had seen was an illusion; with his current strength, no illusion could deceive him. Suddenly, a thought flashed in Song Jians mind, and he looked down at the Posuo Fruit in his hand. Indeed, the previously bright red fruit had withered as if left out for a long time, losing its moisture and shriveling up. Could this Posuo Fruit actually have such an incredible effect? Song Jian stared dumbfounded at the shriveled Posuo Fruit, hesitating for a moment before deciding to keep it in his inventory slot. The withered Posuo Fruit, quality: Miscellaneous, attributes: A Posuo Fruit that has expended all its Power of Law, can be used to make alchemy elixirs of the 6th tier or higher; Although it was a spent Posuo Fruit, its value greatly reduced, it still had some use. However, Song Jian felt a sense of regret and wasted opportunity. Considering his passive skill Enemy of the Death God, which allowed him to die once without any consequence, he not only missed out on the third Posuo Fruit but also wasted one that he already had, a tremendous waste indeed. By now, the third Posuo Fruit had been picked and swallowed by the little Giant Lizard Dragon Person. After glancing at Song Jian with a hateful look, it went down on all fours and began to escape rapidly. The direction it fled towards was opposite that of the group of Giant Lizard Dragon Persons. It seemed this little Giant Lizard Dragon Person would no longer be able to return to its tribe and would have to wander. Moreover, due to Song Jians interference, the Posuo Fruit it swallowed was not fully ripe, and there was only one, which meant it was unlikely to achieve what it desired. Song Jian didnt care about the animosity of a minor giant lizard dragonkin. Glancing back at the Paso Fruit Tree, he fluttered his Chaotic Heavenly Wings and swiftly flew towards the distance. In a region blanketed by the scorching Power of Law, columns of fire erupted incessantly, exuding an endless terrifying might. Song Jian was like a nimble bird, quickly weaving in and out between the columns of flame, as if he had foreknowledge of when each would erupt. There were no changes to Song Jians attributes, nor did he gain any skills like precognition. But whenever a nearby column of fire was about to erupt, he always seemed to know, like a wild beasts intuitionCno reason; he just could sense it! Is this the Power of Law contained within the Posuo Fruit? Song Jian speculated, unable to resist taking out the first Posuo Fruit he had picked from his inventory. Unripe Posuo Fruit, Quality: Divine, Attributes: consuming it carries a certain chance of comprehending the Time Law; Description: The Power of Law inside the Posuo Fruit is random, only solidifying in an instant when the flower wilts, and the fruit is formed! This Posuo Fruit, due to the premature stimulation of the tree, didnt have enough time to mature, so its not fully ripe. Its effects are one-tenth of that of a ripe Posuo Fruit! Divine quality! Song Jians cheeks twitched involuntarily. It was the first time he had encountered an item of divine quality. Such a Posuo Fruit, even though unripe and only one-tenth as effective as a ripe one, if known to others in the gaming world, even Legendary Realm powerhouses would likely covet and desire it, perhaps even to the point of killing for its possession! Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Time Law, this is a Posuo Fruit that has fostered the Time Law Song Jian couldnt help but feel excited. The Power of Law was the key to breaking through to the Legendary Realm. Possessing the Power of Law, to ordinary people, was akin to being God-like. In the presence of someone who wielded the Power of Law, even Legendary Realm powerhouses were like unarmed children, utterly incapable of resistance. Just like those giant lizard dragonkin, an average being at the peak of the Dominion tier, no matter how many there were, Song Jian didnt care; with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, he could annihilate hundreds of Dominion-tier bosses. But in front of a group of Dominion-tier bosses with the Power of Law at their command, Song Jian could only keep his distance, relying on stealth attacks to kill them one by one, without daring to engage in battle. He could only use his ultimate trump card, eliminating them before they could react. The formidable nature of the Power of Law was evident. However, among the many laws, there were differences in strength, and the Time Law and Space Law were among the most elite within the Power of Law. If only I could wield the power of the Time Law Song Jian thought excitedly, Its a pity its only an unripe Posuo Fruit. If only I could get a ripe one. Just as Song Jian was about to swallow the fruit, something suddenly came to mind, and he fished out a fragment that sparkled like a diamond from his inventory. Law Fragments, these were the spoils from killing a giant lizard dragonkin that possessed the Power of Law. Both belonging to items of Law, Song Jian didnt know if this fragment could have some effect on the Posuo Fruit. Lets give it a try. Theres nothing to lose anyway! Song Jian mused internally, bringing the sole Law Fragment close to the Posuo Fruit. PS: Thank you to Half-Dreamed Millet for the reward of 200 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1421 - Chapter 1421 Chapter 1423 Time Law Chapter 1421: Chapter 1423: Time Law Chapter 1421: Chapter 1423: Time Law ` Song Jian cautiously brought the Law Fragment close to the immature Posuo Fruit. The Posuo Fruit was a treasure, and the Law Fragment was also valuable. Should the two items not interact as he imagined and instead be damaged due to a clash of the Power of Law, Song Jians loss would be substantial. Fortunately, as Song Jian brought the Law Fragment near to the Posuo Fruit, the fragment trembled slightly as if it were somewhat afraid, while the Posuo Fruit showed no reaction at all. In the moment that the Law Fragment touched the surface of the Posuo Fruit, a powerful suction force emanated from the fruit. Song Jian, holding the fragment, involuntarily loosened his grip, and the fragment, like iron drawn to a magnet, stuck to the Posuo Fruit. Before long, the Law Fragment, clear as a crystal, began to slowly melt and seep into the Posuo Fruit, as if it had never been there. Looking again at the properties of the Posuo Fruit, there was almost no changeC it was still an immature Posuo Fruit, except that mysteriously the name was now followed by 69%. Does this mean theres only 31% left until its fully mature? Song Jian guessed, his face revealing a trace of pleasant surprise. With this thought, Song Jian looked up towards the distant stone forest. In his eyes, the giant lizard dragon people living in the stone forest had all become nutrients to cultivate the Posuo Fruit. I have the Shattered Divine Realm, I have the Enemy of Death God. I dont fear death like others do. Theyre just monsters with the Power of Law. Whats there to be afraid of! Song Jian thought to himself, and with a thought, flew back towards the stone forest. The Time Law was an exceptionally rare opportunity to understand. Now facing the chance, it was worth risking his life! In the Space-Time Rift, a Ghost Ship enshrouded by a dark, skeletal aura, slowly traveled amongst various light spheres, big and small. These light spheres seemed incredibly distant from the Ghost Ship, much like viewing stars from Earth, but without the protection of the Ghost Ship, one would instantly be swept into one of these light spheres by the chaotic space-time currents. These light spheres were all fragment universes born within the Space-Time Rift. In a single second, countless fragment universes collapsed, and tens of thousands came into being. These fragment universes were filled with all manner of dangers and also the birthplace of various treasures. No one knew whether these fragment universes would still exist in the next moment. The Doomsday Cruise Journey involved throwing a group of travelers into these fragment universes at regular intervals to gather the treasures within. Although the death rate was extremely high, as long as one person managed to bring back treasures from one Doomsday Cruise Journey, the trip was considered profitable! Captain, another person has died. This group is way too fragile. Just upon entering, over a dozen died, and now, in just a short days time, over thirty have perished! reported a skeletal crew member carefully monitoring a mirror-like device, continuously relaying updates. In this mirror, the visages of all the passengers were displayed, and above each passengers head, a few flames burned. A third of the passenger portraits had already turned to gray, and just as the skeletal crew member was speaking, another passengers portrait suddenly grayed out. Hey, look, the flames above this guys head just increased by one. Heh heh, looks like hes found some treasure again. Impressive, impressive. You better survive, Im rooting for you! the skeletal crew member let out a chilling hehehe laugh, excitedly staring at the mirror. Just then, the excited skeletal crew member suddenly froze, staring wide-eyed at the mirror, even making a motion as if rubbing his eyes in disbelief. Captain, captain, come quick! Someones flames have turned gold, golden flames have appeared! The voice of the skeletal crew member instantaneously reverberated through the entire cabin, drawing all the skeletal crew members over. ` What, golden flames? Has some lucky fellow actually ignited a golden flame? Let me see Dont snatch, dont snatch, its just a single golden flame ignited, whats so remarkable about that? Dont rush, let me have a look first Hehe, indeed it is a golden flame. After so many Doomsday Cruise Journeys, at last, I see the golden flame again! All passengers had red flames above their icons, differing only in quantity. Ordinary people generally had but a single red flame, but as passengers delved deeper into exploration, gaining more and more treasures, the number of flames above their icons would increase. It was considered quite impressive to reach six or even seven flames, and rare were those who could achieve the maximum of nine flames. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, once a passenger found an extremely precious treasure, the flame above their head would turn golden. A passenger with a single golden flame would undoubtedly attract the attention of the entire Ghost Ship. At that moment, Captain Swo also received notice that a passenger had acquired a golden flame. Without knowing why, the image of Song Jian surfaced in Captain Swos mind. Hehehe, I wonder if its that kid. Among so many people, hes probably the only one with the strength to ignite a golden flame. He truly is a lucky fellow! Captain Swo thought to himself as he walked into the cabin and approached the monitoring mirror. Its really him, hahaha, I knew it! Only this kid could be lucky enough, but its a pity, such a pity Captain Swo began with a hearty laugh, then shook his head in regret, sighing incessantly. Captain, weve struck it rich this time. Why the shaking of the head and sighing? a skeleton crew member beside him asked, puzzled. Its a pity that he is favored by the Dragon God. Otherwise, I really wouldve wanted to sway him to become a follower of the Death God. With his potential, he has the chance to grow into the Holy Child of the Death God Swo sighed. Captain, shall we secretly intervene and cause him to directly fall in the skeleton crew member beside him whispered quietly. He is a chosen one of the gods! Captain Swo said coldly, turning to glare at the skeleton crew member, his voice eerie, The gods have made a covenant to protect these individuals. Are you trying to provoke a divine war between the Death God and the other deities? With Captain Swos ominous tone, frost began to fill the cabin. The frost spread quickly, soon covering the entire cabin. No, no, boss, I didnt mean that, I, I was just The skeleton crew member became panicked, backing away while frantically waving his hands, as if trying to explain something. But soon, the frost reached his feet, and in no time at all, the skeleton crew member was covered with it. The flame in his eye sockets began to slowly extinguish, and eventually, he turned into a frozen sculpture with an expression of terror on his face! Do what you are supposed to do, or else this will be your fate! Captain Swo yelled, satisfied with the silence of everyone else. He nodded slightly and pointed to the monitoring mirror showing Song Jians icon, shouting, Keep a strict watch on this man. I want to know his situation at all times! Having said this, Captain Swo gave everyone a glance, turned, and headed toward the deck. Navigating through the Space-Time Rift was no simple task; a moments inattention could result in being forever lost in the mirrors of time and space. Such a bunch of troublesome creatures! Captain Swo snorted coldly, leaving the cabin. It was a long while before the other skeleton crew members in the cabin began to move again. In the center of the cabin, a skeleton encased in ice stood like a statue, a warning to all. Chapter 1422 - Chapter 1422 Chapter 1424 Opportunities Chapter 1422: Chapter 1424 Opportunities Chapter 1422: Chapter 1424 Opportunities The Ghost Ship silently drifted through the fragmented universe, occasionally bombarded by the forces of space and time on its hull, yet all were blocked by the skull-like black mist on the ships surface, leaving it unaffected. In these densely packed space-time nodes, akin to stars, numerous travelers had already met their end, their physical forms annihilated, and even their souls unable to escape the clutches of the Space-Time Rift. The Doomsday Cruise Journey lasted a total of seven days, and only one day had passed. The monitoring mirror showed that already a third of the people had died. For them, these space-time nodes and fragmented universe appeared as individual dungeons with randomly assigned difficulty. Those lucky enough would temporarily survive upon entry, while the unlucky might find themselves in mortal peril the moment they landed. What was surprising was that among this third of deceased travelers, the majority were gods chosen ones, while only two of the game worlds natives, the NPCs, had died, which was somewhat astonishing. However, upon further reflection, this situation was unexpected yet logical. It must be noted that the NPCs of the game world had been aware of the sudden event of the Doomsday Cruise Journey for quite some time. Those who dared to venture onto the deck were individuals who had great confidence in themselves and had made thorough preparations beforehand. In contrast, from the moment players received the system prompt, the vast majority who had the opportunity to arrive on deck charged over without a second thought, completely disregarding the high mortality rate of the Doomsday Cruise Journey! Initially, players were extremely cautious when they first entered the game world, as they knew that in this game, players only had one life. Dying in the game meant death in the real world too, so in the beginning stages, few players dared to hunt monsters beyond their capabilities, to the extent that most would spend over a month leveling up by attacking trees and rocks, showing just how much they cherished their lives! As players delved deeper into the game, especially upon discovering that increasing their in-game strength could influence the real world, they began their frenzy. They tried every means to enhance their power. In the real world, an ordinary person hardly ever encounters a chance to change their destiny in their lifetime, but in the game world, such opportunities arise periodically. The difference lies in whether players seize these chances, altering their fate and life, or hesitate and give up, eventually fading into obscurity, just as they would in the real world. Fortunately, in the game world, such opportunities were plentiful. Those who previously encountered these chances but failed to grasp them watched as friends of similar strength soared after seizing an opportunity, drastically increasing their power and widening the gap between them. This sense of loss, like a bug gnawing at their hearts day and night, compelled them to hold onto the next opportunity at all costs, to grasp the chance to change their fate! People are audacious in their actions; if they dont die, they can live for a very long time. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. People focus on those who succeed in seizing their fate-altering chance, while the many others who die trying are often selectively forgotten. Guo Zhiqi was one such player, who, upon entering the game, quickly realized its brutality and thus chose to become a lifestyle profession player, selecting Chef, a lifestyle profession C because in the real world, he was also a chef! And so, until level thirty, Guo Zhiqi spent his days in a third-tier city, making a living by preparing food with special effects. He managed to live comfortably in the game and even saved a considerable amount of Doomsday Coins, which he converted into real-world currency to improve his life outside the game. Although he envied those players rampaging through hordes of monsters, for the sake of his own life, he didnt choose a main profession but instead made his Chef lifestyle profession his primary focus. Two years passed in this manner, and his Chef level had reached an unprecedented height, that of a Great Grandmaster, only half a step away from the divine level! As his chef level increased, his days in the game world became leisurely. His level nearly kept up with mainstream players, as he was already at level 89. He had managed to acquire some silver and even gold quality equipment, and had even earned an epic-level kitchen knife due to a hidden quest. Originally, Guo Zhiqi thought he would continue on like this forever, but after the Abyssal invasion plot began, the third-tier city where he resided was instantly overrun by hordes of Abyssal monsters. Countless humans died before his eyes, and it was then that Guo Zhiqis perspective began to change slowly! The game is not a utopia. There is always the threat of death, and ones safety must be in ones own hands! After the city he had lived in for over two years was slaughtered by Abyssal monsters, and Guo Zhiqi managed to escape by chance, he underwent a transformation. In the past, faced with similar opportunities, Guo Zhiqi would have chosen to give up, but now, he seized every chance to improve his strength. Despite this, because he had wasted so much time, his actual combat ability was far below that of other players of the same level, except for his Great Grandmaster chef level, which was worth mentioning. With his current strength, he would have been unable to complete even the initial Endless Hunting Trial, but he somehow managed to defeat many players much stronger than him, surviving purely on the diverse effects of the food he had prepared in his inventory. Those who knew him would surely be astonished. However, Guo Zhiqi, who never gave up, felt despair for the first time upon entering a fragment of the universe and finding himself surrounded by undead skeletal monsters. The food in his inventory was running low, and he was surrounded by the undead, in a world imbued with the Force of Death. What was more despairing was that time flowed fifteen times faster here compared to the game world. This meant that the seven-day Doomsday Cruise Journey would last 105 days here. Forget about exploring this space-time node for treasuresCwhether he could survive over a hundred days without starving was now the real challenge! A chef dying from starvation, huh, how ironic! Guo Zhiqi muttered with a wry smile on his face as he looked at the last piece of bread in his inventory that could increase his strength. Guo Zhiqi, who had been hiding in a narrow cave for thirty days, devoured the last piece of bread and for the first time stepped out of the cave, swinging his epic kitchen knife towards a wolf-shaped skeletal monster. In his heart, he was ready to die alongside the creature, or even be killed by the level 80 undead. Fearless, he desperately swung the knife, chopping at the wolf-shaped skeletal monster. He did not try to dodge the monsters attacks at all, fighting in a do-or-die manner. Finally, he hacked the skeletal monster to pieces, and it dissolved into a puff of black mist. All that was left was a pitch-black bone. Could it be that my kitchen knife has an attack bonus against the undead? Guo Zhiqi, looking at his Vitality Points that were still nearly half full, stood somewhat dazed before picking up his spoils of war and once again charging at the next skeletal monster. Chapter 1423 - Chapter 1423 Chapter 1425 The Mature Posuo Fruit Chapter 1423: Chapter 1425: The Mature Posuo Fruit Chapter 1423: Chapter 1425: The Mature Posuo Fruit Guo Zhiqi knew that, with his current strength, facing these ordinary monsters between level 80 to 85, he had no advantage. The skills he had learned were all commonplace, and the only reason he could hunt them down was thanks to the epic chefs knife he had obtained through a hidden quest! He had originally thought that the chefs knife only had bonus attributes for cooking, but unexpectedly, it also had a hidden attribute of increased attack power when striking undead creatures. With this chefs knife, Guo Zhiqi, when his Vitality Points had fallen to less than 10%, successfully killed three wolf-shaped skeletal monsters! After a bloody slaughter, Guo Zhiqis suppressed emotions were vented. The thought of suicide that he had initially entertained gradually faded, and he looked at the blood on himself with cowardice, returning to the burrow he had found earlier. Haha, cant even die when I want to! Guo Zhiqi tossed the loot dropped by the skeletal monsters to the side with a bitter smile on his face. Half a day passed, and Guo Zhiqis Vitality Points had recovered to 80%, but soon, his hunger level approached the warning line, and by then, he had no food left. Am I really going to starve to death! Guo Zhiqi exclaimed with a mix of tears and laughter. If he were in an ordinary world, a world with living creatures, Guo Zhiqi could have survived by gathering and hunting animals to make food. But in this Undead World, filled with the Force of Death, he could not obtain any ingredients at all. At that moment, Guo Zhiqis gaze suddenly fell on a few pieces of loot he had acquired earlier. A pitch-black wolfs bone, an eyeball as big as a fist and as hard as a stone, and a wolfs heart that wafted with the black Force of DeathCthese were the items dropped by the skeletal monsters. The wolf bone is an alchemical material for Undead Potion, the eyeball is a curious item that can be sold for money, and the wolf heart is a quest item for Necromancer class professions to advance. These things would be valuable in the game world, but for me right now, theyre worth less than a piece of bread! Guo Zhiqi bitterly laughed, tossing the three items aside, lay flat on the ground and sighed deeply. As time went on, Guo Zhiqis hunger level dropped lower and lower, and his body grew weaker. Both his Vitality Points recovery rate and Spirit Points recovery rate were affected. If this continued, it wouldnt be long before his Vitality Points would begin to automatically decrease. I am a chef, a Great Grandmaster-level chef, how could I possibly starve to death like this! Guo Zhiqi sat up, turning over and staring at the three items with a bloodthirsty, crazed look in his eyes. Having spent over thirty days in this world filled with the stench of death, Guo Zhiqi had been subtly affected. Faced with the threat of death, he finally burst out. He stood up, took out a large pile of cooking utensilsCpots, pans, ladles, every kind of cooking tool shining as if they were new. Boom~ A burst of flames blossomed from Guo Zhiqis fingertips, and then the kindling under a large pot was ignited. Guo Zhiqi began to cook a special kind of food using the wolf bone, wolf eye, and wolf heart, all condensed from the Force of Death! Without a corresponding recipe, Guo Zhiqi switched to a creative mode, completely ignoring the systems waterfall of warning messages, The item is not a cooking ingredient. Using it might lead to a high chance of cooking failure and destruction of the item. Please use with caution! If such a system prompt appeared during cooking before, Guo Zhiqi would have immediately given up, but now, Guo Zhiqi, already becoming somewhat mad, blocked out the system prompt altogether. It was as if an old witch in a call was brewing a potion, the dim light of fire flickering on Guo Zhiqis shadow, a strange smell slowly emanating from the pot Time passed, and all of a sudden, Guo Zhiqi shuddered. In his originally bewildered eyes, a shade of ecstatic joy appeared as he looked into the pot. At this moment, a strange, intoxicating fragrance wafted out from the iron pot. The fragrance was faint, yet it made one feel as though they were eternally sinking into it, akin to the scent of poppies, but its effect was ten times, a hundred times stronger! Unable to resist, Guo Zhiqi scooped up a spoonful for himself and drank, and instantly, his already plummeting hunger and thirst value started to soar once again. Good, delicious! Guo Zhiqi said with a cracked open mouth, displaying a silent smile, not noticing that wisps of the Force of Death were spreading from the pot; as he continued to devour the food inside, the Force of Death was also manifesting upon him. Meanwhile, the cooking proficiency which had not increased for a long time started to climb once more, and the originally ordinary cooking techniques turned into an epic color, Undead Cooking. The previously vacant main profession now displayed the words Undead Demon Eater, flickering with purple-gold light Setting aside the other travelers gains in the fragmenting universe, at this moment, Song Jian was carefully tracking several giant lizardmen, carrying the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. After discovering that the Posuo Fruit Tree had been prematurely ripened by someone, the giant lizardmen were furious. Nearly half of them chased in the direction the young giant lizard ran, while the rest guarded the hot area enveloped by the Power of Law around the Posuo Fruit Tree. After an indeterminate amount of time, the hunting party returned, apparently not capturing the young giant lizard. In the days that followed, the lives of the lizardmen were thrown into great panic, as though an invisible Death God was reaping their lives every day! In the span of a month, Song Jian had hunted over a hundred lizardmen, almost every two or three kills would drop a Law Fragment; the Law Fragments that fell over these days were enough for Song Jian to combine into a Heart of Law, but Song Jian used all these Law Fragments to restore the Posuo Fruit. At this point, the maturity of the Posuo Fruit had reached 99%, just one more integration of a Law Fragment and it would become a complete Posuo Fruit! Song Jian pulled the Sky-breaking Sword out of a lizardman corpse. These lizardmen were powerful, with even three in the Legendary Realm at their peak, a lizardman chief with one foot stepping into the domain of demigods. If there was a frontal battle, Song Jian was no match for these lizardmen, but he was like a stealth killer lurking in the shadows. Whenever he spotted a lone lizardman, he would execute the Opening Heaven Style, instantly killing them, then quickly picking up the spoils of war and disappearing into the stone forest, the whole process taking less than ten seconds. Seeing the Law Fragments flickering with light under the lizardman corpse, the somewhat haggard Song Jian had a smile on his face, After a months time, I can finally obtain a complete Posuo Fruit, hahaha, Time Law, I can finally comprehend Time Law With this thought, Song Jian hesitated not a moment to bring the Law Fragment close to the Posuo Fruit. The Posuo Fruit, already 99% mature, once again swallowed the Law Fragment. In just a moment, when the maturity reached 100%, the surface of the entire Posuo Fruit erupted with vibrant dark red flames. What were only phantom-like flames became extremely real. At the same time, an essence of Time Law spread from the Posuo Fruit, immersing Song Jian in the urge to sink into this special comprehension. No, this place is not safe; I must find a secure location to calmly comprehend it! Song Jians eyes showed a trace of struggle as he stored the Posuo Fruit in his inventory and quickly ran towards the distance. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1424 - Chapter 1424 Chapter 1426 Threat Chapter 1424: Chapter 1426 Threat Chapter 1424: Chapter 1426 Threat Song Jian left the Stone Forest, but he didnt enter into the Life Forest, instead choosing a secluded peak at the edge where he dug himself a cave halfway up the mountain, crawled inside, then sealed off the entrance. Within the enclosed cave, Song Jian took out the Posuo Fruit, a hint of a smile appearing on his face. Previously, because he had absorbed an unripe Posuo Fruit, Song Jian gained the ability to predict his own future three to four seconds ahead. However, as time passed by, that ability eventually faded away and did not become permanent, which left Song Jian somewhat regretful. Using this Posuo Fruit now is a bit too early, if I could use it at the peak of the Legendary Realm, my chances would be much better! Song Jian thought to himself silently. Looking at the Posuo Fruit in his hand, its surface aura constantly shifting, Song Jian gritted his teeth, preparing to swallow it. Although using it at the peak of the Legendary Realm might yield a better effect, that time was too far away. Song Jian couldnt wait, and if he could understand the Power of Law during the third tier of Combat Power, his strength would greatly increase. Even facing a being at the peak of the Legendary Realm, he would have the power to fight. Just as Song Jian was about to use the Posuo Fruit, a semi-transparent screen suddenly appeared before his eyes, much like a system window. The screen was filled with a chaotic mess of white dots and curves, accompanied by a great deal of static noise, resembling a TV screen with poor signal reception. Song Jians heart sank. System windows generally appeared only when summoned as needed, and the unexpected appearance of this system window, without his volition, gave Song Jian an ominous feeling. Crrrrrr, Crrrrrr~ It took quite a while before the image in the window began to clear up, revealing Skeleton Captain Swo on the screen. Song Jian, I am Captain Swo! Captain Swo on the screen, as if he was right beside Song Jian, stared straight at him and said in a cold voice, Song Jian, it seems you have obtained some unexpected treasure in the Space-Time Rift, congratulations! Are you talking about this? Song Jian held up the Posuo Fruit he had in hand and asked with a smile. This is manifestation of the Power of Law? Captain Swos eye sockets suddenly blazed with fire, as if he had seen something extraordinary. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, theres something I hope you know After staring at the Posuo Fruit for a while, Captain Swo suddenly said to Song Jian, The Doomsday Cruise Journey is not without a cost. In order to leave the piece universe youre in, you must board the Ghost Ship, and there is a price to pay for leaving the piece universe and boarding the Ghost Ship Hearing this, Song Jian finally understood why those believers of the Death God would steer the Ghost Ship to pick up a large number of tourists and take them through the Space-Time Rift into these piece universes. They were not just guides like NPCs in games, but had their own agendas! We tourists are just your pawns, and anyone who acquires treasures in these piece universes must hand them over to you, right? Otherwise, even when the time comes, we wont be able to board the Ghost Ship and return to our world? Song Jians expression turned grim as he spoke in a low voice. Right, this is actually just a business! Captain Swo said in an ostensibly calm manner, Everyone will know this when their journey is over. They must pay a fee if they want to return. But for you tourists, the more you pay, the more you gain, and we must also abide by the game rules! If you can keep this treasure that manifests the Power of Law until the end, as your passage fee for boarding the ship, then you will receive a generous reward! Captain Swo said. With that, a wave of his hand brought up a screen filled with a plethora of treasures that could rapidly increase ones level: experience treasures, epic and Legendary Level equipment that could swiftly boost ones strength, and a vast array of precious skills and techniques. Each item, if taken out, would cause everyone to desperately scramble for it, leaving Song Jian dazzled. Song Jian, if you use this treasure as your passage fee, I can allow you to choose any three items from these treasures. Moreover, your Doomsday Cruise Journey can end immediately, and we will pay a certain price to bring you back to the Ghost Ship! Captain Swo said. On the screen, Captain Swo appeared calm, but on the Ghost Ship, below the screen, Captain Swo was clutching his fists tightly. In his lifetime, he had only seen a treasure capable of manifesting the Power of Law twice: once at a universal auction and the other time in the Yinxu Market, where a Demi-God Level powerhouse had regarded a treasure with great interest and took it out as an item for exchange. Having stayed at the peak of the Legendary Realm for five hundred years, Captain Swo was confident that with this treasure, he could break through the Legendary Realm in a very short time, achieving the long-sought-after Demi-God Level. At that time, he would receive greater favor from the Death God and might even become a true minion of the Death God. Sorry, these rewards they arent very enticing, Song Jian said with a slight smirk at the corner of his mouth. Although the treasures appearing on the screen were very precious, they didnt seem like much to Song Jian. The flames in Captain Swos eye sockets flared up instantly as he said coldly, Song Jian, are you planning to stay in the Space-Time Rift forever? Never to return to your original world? This sort of thing, Im afraid, isnt up to you alone, is it? Song Jian said with a cold laugh. The gaming world follows fair rules. To board the Ghost Ship, there must be certain hidden rules. It definitely cannot be something Captain Swo can decide on his own. Otherwise, the Doomsday Cruise Journey wouldnt attract so many people. If all the good items have to be submitted and passengers risk their lives to work for these skeletons for nothing, who would be willing to board the Ghost Ship and undertake the Doomsday Cruise Journey? Leaving the fragmented universe and returning to the gaming world via the Ghost Ship certainly comes with a price, but its not as dire as Captain Swo put it. Song Jian guessed that one only needs to give up items of certain value to meet the passage fee requirements, and then one can definitely take the Ghost Ship back to the gaming world. Trying to trick me out of my Posuo Fruit, huh? Dream on! Song Jian sneered and swallowed the Posuo Fruit. Crackle~ The system screen shattered instantly. Maintaining the call had been costly for Swo, and seeing Song Jian eat the Posuo Fruit, Swos body erupted in black flames. He slammed his fist onto the ships rail with great force. Song Jian! Captain Swo gnashed his teeth with fury, his anger towards Song Jian instantly turning into boundless killing intent. Behind him, the black flames soared up violently, turning into the shadow of the Death God with Deaths Scythe in hand, staring at the fragmented universe where Song Jian was located! Chapter 1425 - Chapter 1425 Chapter 1427 Mark of the Time Law Chapter 1425: Chapter 1427: Mark of the Time Law Chapter 1425: Chapter 1427: Mark of the Time Law Song Jian sat cross-legged in the dark cave, a cold smile in his heart, Do they really think Im some clueless country bumpkin, dreaming of trading that junk for a Posuo Fruit? Absurd! The Power of Law, even legendary realm powerhouses covet this ability, so how could Song Jian easily hand it over, unless the other party offered equipment like the Sword Immortal set or skills like the Chaos Sword Canon. Otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt even spare it a glance. Song Jian sat cross-legged, already starting to lose the sensation of his bodys existence, as if he had become a mass of consciousness, shrouded in a haze. In an instant, Song Jian felt countless versions of himself appear in the river of time, each image seen from his own perspective, looking around at everything. The concept of time seemed to vanish, yet it was omnipresent; Song Jian felt as if he were embodying myriad forms, and for a moment, even his self-awareness began to blur. Just then, a chilling thought suddenly surged in Song Jians mind, jolting him back to clarity. Song Jian understood that if his self-awareness truly became muddled, he would not only fail to comprehend the Time Law, but he might also become an idiot or a vegetative person. His self-awareness would shatter into millions of pieces, scattered across the river of history. By then, even if he had skills like the Enemy of Death God, he would be utterly extinguished in the game world. The chilling thought in his mind must have been his innate skill Immortal Body being triggered by sensing danger. This skill had been with Song Jian since he entered the game and had saved his life countless times. To think of comprehending the Time Law with just third-tier combat power is still too difficult! Song Jian mused internally. The Time Law is almost the most difficult to master and comprehend among all the Powers of Law, a hundred times more so than the Space Law, and not something someone with third-tier combat power should presumptuously attempt to comprehend. If it were a more ordinary law like fire or ice, Song Jian probably would have comprehended it by now. However, now that Song Jian has begun to comprehend the Law through the Posuo Fruit, he cant back out. He must either successfully comprehend the power of the Time Law or wait until the energy of the law contained in the Posuo Fruit is exhausted. It should be noted that the energy contained in an immature Posuo Fruit can last for over ten days, and the one Song Jian has consumed is a mature Posuo Fruit, with energy content that is absolutely ten to a hundred times that of an immature one. Song Jian sighed slightly in his heart, Success or die with honor; I must comprehend the power of the Time Law, or else this Doomsday Cruise Journey may come to a premature end With this thought, Song Jian closed his eyes once more, earnestly trying to sense the continuously emerging Power of the Time Law around him Song Jians figure occasionally became vague, at times multiple illusions appeared, and then he reformed into one person, as though his body was perpetually splitting. The expression on his face became increasingly agonized, as if every inch of his skin was being torn and every bone ground to dust, tormenting him incessantly. At the same time, traces of the Time Laws power appeared on his body but disappeared the moment they emerged, like mere illusions. As time trickled by, Song Jian seemed to be in a state of eternal stillness, with all his attributes locked. His hunger and thirst would not increase, nor would they decrease over time, as if there were no consumption at all. One day, two days, ten days, twenty days In the blink of an eye, the day when the Doomsday Cruise Journey was to end was upon us, and Song Jian was still immersed in the realization of the power of the Time Law. Suddenly one day, Song Jians figure began to shake violently, as if he had completely lost control of his body, and finally, a loud noise came from within the sealed cave. Boom! Half of the mountain was blown apart, and the walls of the sealed cave were covered with blood and minced flesh. In a short while, Song Jians figure slowly appeared a few hundred meters away from the sealed cave, materializing from nothing, his face still reflecting the expression of someone who had just survived a catastrophe. As expected, trying to master the laws of the world is still too difficult for me! Song Jian shook his head. Having failed to comprehend the Time Law, at the last moment, the uncontrollable Power of Law turned Song Jian into a bomb, exploding himself. If it werent for the passive skill Enemy of Death God being triggered, Song Jian might have perished in the fragmentary universe. Looking at his skill bar, the Enemy of Death God skill had entered its cooldown period. At this moment, Song Jian was in a state of having been revived from death. Pulling open his armor, Song Jian noticed that the Hexagram Array Diagram on his chest had disappeared without a trace, including several spirit talismans all gone, as if they had never existed. In their place, an infinity symbol () had appeared on his chest, horizontally situated. This symbol not only represented infinity but also the endless loop of time! Looking at the mark on his chest, Song Jian sighed and muttered to himself, Its a bit regretful that I have not grasped the laws of the world, but at least the journey has not been in vain. With this Time Law mark, my trip has been worthwhile! At the last moment, a failure to comprehend led to the loss of control over the Time Laws power. Originally, Song Jian would have gained nothing after self-destructing, but in the end, he gave up on the Night Slayer Hexagram Array Diagram and various spirit talismans embedded on it to obtain this Time Law mark. This mark seemed like a seed of the Time Laws power. As long as it existed, Song Jian could enter a state of comprehending the Time Law at any moment. However, there were daily restrictions on the duration and frequency of comprehension. As long as Song Jian continued to comprehend the Time Law, once he reached the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, he would one day fully master its power. And even now, he was not incapable of using the Time Law. He could use an ability similar to predicting the future three times a day, allowing him to see a vision two seconds into his own future. Song Jian had experienced the effectiveness of this ability before; it was like having three chances each day to dodge fatal injuries. Critical Moment (Divine Skill), instant cast, skill effect: an active skill that allows the user to foresee events within the next three seconds when activated; this divine skill involves the Time Law, and once triggered, the future will change; passive effect: when the users life is in critical danger, it will also be passively triggered, foreseeing events within the next three seconds! This skill can only be used three times a day, and it cools down and resets at midnight! This was a divine skill involving the Time Law, Song Jians first supernatural ability. But the most important thing was not the ability itself, rather the Law mark that contained the power of the Time Law, which had given rise to this divine skill. As long as I can control this Law mark, comprehending the Time Law is only a matter of time, Song Jian thought, stroking the mark on his chest. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1426 - Chapter 1426 Chapter 1428 The Ape Master Chapter 1426: Chapter 1428: The Ape Master Chapter 1426: Chapter 1428: The Ape Master For the Time Law Seal, Song Jians losses were also substantial. The Hexagram Array Diagram might not be as evidently effective as the Thousand Swords Art, but its attributes had been silently at work all along. Especially those talismans, each with powerful effects. Morphing into Dark Cloud combined defense, evasion, and attack, truly an all-in-one offense and defense system. It could also absorb the essence of the moon in the darkness of night, which was one of the most important means for Song Jian to constantly enhance his physical condition. The Dragon Blood Talisman increased Song Jians Vitality Points and Spirit Points, as well as his attack damage, adding the effect of Dragon Might to his injuries. The Lion Hawk Beast Bloodline Charm could enhance his attributes and also allow the summoning of Wings of Steel. The Wings of Steel not only granted Song Jian the ability to fly but could also be used as a shield to defend his whole body; the Undead Bone Charm could summon three bone shields, another all-in-one offense and defense existence, particularly effective in group battles with formidable power. The Monster Eye Talisman was a charm Song Jian had only recently acquired and had used only a few times before it was devoured as nourishment by the Time Law Seal. Looking back now, he still felt somewhat regretful. But if he had to do it all over again and exchange the Hexagram Array Diagram for the Time Law Seal, he would make the swap without hesitation. After all, the Time Law possessed infinite potential and could even be considered the foundation of Song Jians ascension to godhood. As long as he could fully control the Time Law, Song Jian was confident he could take that most crucial, significant step! Caressing the seal on his chest that felt branded on, Song Jians face betrayed neither sorrow nor joy. He had only taken a small step toward mastering the Time Law. Without future opportunities, this small step might well be the last one he would take in his lifetime. Having emerged from the breach, Song Jian looked toward the distant Stone Forest, a hint of regret on his face. That was the Paso Fruit Tree, capable of bearing Posuo Fruits that enabled one to comprehend the Power of LawCfruits of incalculable value. If he could claim them as his own, Song Jian would no more fear the lack of opportunities to further comprehend the Time Law. At that moment, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Song Jian. This was within a Space-Time Rift, with no Tree of Life as on Earth. If he could plant his own Tree of Life, he would forge a connection with this fragment of the universe. When the Tree of Life grew, he could use it to return to this fragmented universe! Thinking this, excitement spread across Song Jians face as he pulled out a Life Seed from his inventory. Song Jian had previously acquired two Life Seeds. One had already been planted on Earth and was slowly growing. The other, he had planned to refashion into a potion to enhance his innate skills, but he had been wary of the tree elf and had put it off until now. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Life Seed planted on Earth was a gnawed and thus incomplete seed, while this one was a whole Life Seed. Without the game worlds supportive bonuses, Song Jian wouldnt even be able to brand it with his own Vitality. Song Jian laughed heartily, leaping into the air. He stepped onto a flying sword and sped towards the Life ForestCthe most suitable place to plant the Tree of Life. Back in the Life Forest, Song Jian immediately sensed several immense presences rapidly approaching him. Looking up, there was the emerald giant serpent, the Elf Los, the spider-being Kaslo, and several other powerful beings Song Jian had never seen before, all converging towards him. Human, the Life Forest does not welcome you! said the Elf Los coldly, raising her bow and arrow to stop Song Jians approach. Human, it has been many days without sensing your presence, we thought you had perished in the Silent Stone Forest. But to our surprise, you are still alive. Tell me, have you seen the Paso Fruit Tree? the emerald giant serpent asked with an almost human-like smile. Looking at a group of beings from the Legendary Realm eyeing him greedily, Song Jian felt enormous pressure. The weakest among these monsters before him was in the early stages of the Legendary Realm, and several were at the peak of the Legendary Realm, just like the emerald pythonCa match for them, Song Jian, even with the divine ability Critical Moment that involved the Time Law, was no match for them. Ladies and gentlemen, my visit this time is to make amends for the faults I committed previously Song Jian said with a respectful fist and palm salute towards the several Legendary Realm monsters. Make amends for your faults, giggle, thats hilarious. Do you mean to say you can resurrect those thirteen ancient trees you destroyed? Spider Kaslo giggled, a sharp coldness flickering in her eyes. For those creatures living in the Life Forest, be it the Scorched Earth or the Silent Stone Forest, they were all arch-enemies, constantly scheming to encroach upon the regions of the Life Forest. Once the range of the Life Forest was reduced, the habitats and hunting territories for these creatures dwelling in the Life Forest would naturally shrink. As such, every ancient tree in the Life Forest was incredibly precious to them, sometimes even worth defending with their lives! Song Jians arrival had directly destroyed thirteen ancient trees. Were it not for the fact that Song Jian possessed special flames capable of burning the Life Forest, these Legendary Realm powerhouses would have ensured he paid with his life! Seeing the menacing demeanor of these Legendary Realm monsters, Song Jian gave a slight smile and produced the Seed of Life from his bosom, showing it to them. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the seed of the Tree of Life. I can plant it here as compensation, Song Jian said softly. What, the seed of the Tree of Life? How is this possible? A monkey covered in white hair stared dumbfounded at the seed in Song Jians palm, his face filled with shock. Song Jian turned to look at the white-haired monkey, who was hunched over with a face full of wrinkles, looking very old. However, upon careful observation, one could see that this white-haired monkey had an extremely robust physique, and under the fur, his muscles were as hard as rock and brimming with explosive power, while his gaze was as sharp as a sword, piercing ones heart! Peak of the Legendary Realm no, theres a familiar scent emanating from its body. Thats the aura of the Power of Law; this is a peak Legendary Realm being who has grasped the Power of Law! Song Jian was surprised in his heart. Such a monkey was only a matter of time before breaking through the Legendary Realm, and perhaps by the next time he came here, the other party would already be a Demi-God Level powerhouse. Ape Master, what is the Tree of Life? Spider Kaslo asked curiously, and the other powerhouses also looked like curious babies, staring at the white-haired monkey. Song Jian was taken aback. These Legendary Realm powerhouses didnt even know what the Tree of Life wasCit was common knowledge for beings in the Legendary Realm! Chapter 1427 - Chapter 1427 Chapter 1429 Planting the Tree of Life Chapter 1427: Chapter 1429: Planting the Tree of Life Chapter 1427: Chapter 1429: Planting the Tree of Life The Tree of Life is a divine object that sustains the existence of heaven and earth! the white-furred monkey man said, his eyes fixed on the Seed of Life in Song Jians palm, speaking softly, Only in worlds where the Tree of Life exists can they exist eternally Song Jian stood quietly in place, waiting for the white-furred monkey man to explain to the other beings of the Legendary Realm what the Tree of Life was and what functions it had. Master Monkey, are you saying that if our world has a Tree of Life, it can evolve continuously and become a complete grand world? the emerald giant python asked with a face full of surprise. I can only say theres a chance. After all, growing into a grand world is extremely difficult, but as long as the world we live in can grow into a minor grand world, it can exist eternally, and we will not die because of a sudden collapse of the world one day, the white-furred monkey man said with a laugh. Thats wonderful! All the beings of the Legendary Realm cheered and leaped for joy. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being in the game world, Song Jian could never understand the despair of the beings in the fragmented universe; the feeling that no matter how strong you are, life and death are not under your control, that at any time, in any place, you might die because the piece of heaven and earth youre in suddenly collapses. After all, they are in an extremely tiny fragmented universe! You, youre really willing to plant the Tree of Life here? the white-furred monkey man asked excitedly. Of course, as long as youre willing! Song Jian said with a smile, knowing from the expressions of these beings of the Legendary Realm that the matter was almost certainly settled. Surrounded by a group of beings from the Legendary Realm, Song Jian went to the place where he had landed three months ago. Although some time had passed, he could still see the ancient trees that had been knocked down, the charred stumps, and the almost completely barren ground around them. In the emerald green forest, this place looked like a scar, quite unsightly. Song Jian walked to the center of this scorched earth, casually dug a hole, buried the Seed of Life, and after a short wait, he could feel the Seed of Life crack open, its fine roots striving to burrow into the soil. In no time at all, the Tree of Lifes root system enveloped an area of several tens of meters. Moreover, a thick main root kept probing downwards as if vowing to penetrate the whole planet. After a while, the beings of the Life Forest still hadnt seen the Seed of Life germinate and emerge from the ground, and they started to panic and whispered among themselves, as they had not imprinted their own breath on the Seed of Life and couldnt sense that it had already begun to take root and sprout. Master Monkey, what is a creature asked softly. The white-furred monkey man waved his hand. He could sense that this piece of burnt earth had undergone some subtle changes. However, as for the Seed of Life, the white-furred monkey man was always unable to detect its growth. In his perception, the location of the Seed of Life seemed like a black hole, constantly devouring everything around it, even swallowing a small part of his perceivable consciousness when it approached. Be patient and wait, the white-furred monkey man said softly. After waiting for more than an hour, Song Jian finally felt that the roots of the Seed of Life seemed to have extended into a space of void. A smile appeared on his lips. If the roots of the Seed of Life touched the void, it meant that it could now draw nutrients from the void on its own. At this point, the Tree of Life could be considered successfully planted! Phew, its a success! Song Jian said with a laugh. The emerald giant python glanced at the charred soil where nothing was visible, and several question marks immediately appeared on its forehead. Spider creature: ??? Elf Los: ??? White-furred ape-man: ??? Other creatures: ??? Just as everyone was bewildered, the ground suddenly started shaking as if an earthquake had struck, and then, a python burst forth from the soil, growing towards the sky at an astonishing speed. Watching the Seed of Life soar into the heavens like a Giant Dragon, everyones faces showed a look of surprise, they stared dumbfounded at the rapidly growing Seed of Life! While ascending, the Seed of Life became thicker and stronger, and in a short while, it had turned into a massive tree with a diameter exceeding a hundred meters! Rustle rustle rustle~ The ancient trees nearby also made a joyous sound, as if celebrating the arrival of a king, and at the same time, a fresh fragrant scent filled the air. Song Jian knew that this was the spirit energy released by the Seed of Life while growing. As the Tree of Life grew, this realm would gradually be nourished by the spirit energy, advancing to the next level! The growth of the Seed of Life lasted for an entire fifteen minutes before it slowly came to a halt, then the whole Tree of Life started to appear insubstantial, flickering in and out of existence like a phantom! From then on, although the Tree of Life was rooted in this fragment universe, in actuality it had merged into the void, drawing nutrients from it for self-growth, unharmed by anyone. Spirit energy, this is spirit energy, weve succeeded, this realm is saved, we are saved! The white-furred ape-man roared excitedly, pounding his chest vigorously with his hands. Other creatures also cheered and jumped for joy, their faces full of excitement. Their gazes towards Song Jian became even more friendly. Thank you, human, from now on, youre a friend of the Life Forest. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask, and we will do our utmost to fulfill them! The white-furred ape-man seemed to have grown younger as well, bowing to Song Jian and saying. Song Jian waved his hand and smiled, I just wanted to make up for my previous mistakes. Im also very happy that the Tree of Life can take root and sprout here, to save this realm! The Tree of Life, now imprinted with his aura, was like an extension of himself. Once the Tree of Life grew for a while more, and when it reached maturity, Song Jian would be able to use it to position this fragment universe and enter here at any time, just like in the real world. Once the Tree of Life in the real world grew, he would be able to return to the real world from the game world whenever he wanted! Paso Fruit Tree, Posuo Fruit, Power of Law, all of you belong to me! Song Jian looked up towards the Silent Stone Forest, knowing he could return to this fragment universe at any moment, thus the Paso Fruit Tree within the Silent Stone Forest would eventually be his for the taking. One must know, possessing a Paso Fruit Tree is tantamount to having an endless supply of the Power of Law, as each Posuo Fruit contained randomly assorted powers. This means, in the near future, Song Jian would even be able to sell Posuo Fruits harboring various Powers of Law! At this thought, Song Jians heart suddenly heated up, even a Legendary Realm powerhouse couldnt possess such wealth! Just as Song Jian was in high spirits, a system prompt suddenly appeared in front of him! System: The Doomsday Cruise Journey is about to end. Please contribute enough treasures as fare. If the value of the treasures contributed isnt enough for the fare, you will remain in this temporal node forever! Chapter 1428 - Chapter 1428 Chapter 1430 Only Six People Returned Chapter 1428: Chapter 1430: Only Six People Returned Chapter 1428: Chapter 1430: Only Six People Returned Indeed, theres no such thing as a free lunch A cold smile appeared on Song Jians face. The passengers boarding the Ghost Ship, though called passengers, were in fact all working for it. Those skeletons of theirs didnt need to risk entering the fragmentary universe to reap benefitsCit was a business that was all gain and no loss! Song Jian looked at a scale-like phantom image that had appeared before him and tossed a piece of gold-quality equipment from his inventory onto it. This was a spoil of war Song Jian had obtained from hunting monsters before embarking on the Doomsday Cruise Journey, a piece of level eighty gold-quality equipment, which was worth some money. After tossing the equipment onto it, a progress bar appeared above the scale phantom with a total of ten cells, and at that moment, the progress bar had only advanced to one-tenth of the first cell. In other words, in order to fill up the progress bar, he needed to contribute a hundred pieces of similar equipment, and Song Jians face suddenly changed dramatically! You must know, level eighty gold-quality equipment was worth tens of millions of Doomsday Coins each, and a hundred pieces amounted to over a billion Doomsday Coins. Such a massive number would be daunting even for Song Jian, let alone others. Song Jian didnt believe that everyone boarding the Ghost Ship this time could produce treasures worth over a billion! The passage fee for this Doomsday Cruise Journey is a bit too steep, Song Jian said with a grim face, speaking in a low voice. At this time, a line of explanation appeared in the system window in front of him. It turned out that the passage fee wasnt fixed but was determined based on how much each traveler gained. The greater the bounty from the fragmentary universe, the higher the fee; the lower the bounty, the lower the fee. Sometimes, even just surviving and peacefully passing seven days in the fragmentary universe could grant one a free return trip on the Ghost Ship. However, free passages were rare, as every traveler who boarded the Ghost Ship brimmed with confidence in their strength and sought fortune. It was unlikely they would hide in a safe place after entering the fragmentary universe just to pass seven days. Song Jian glanced at his inventory, which was not short of items, but there were few worth over a billion Doomsday Coins, and he was reluctant to part with any of them. After a long hesitation, Song Jian gritted his teeth and took out the shriveled Posuo Fruit, placing it on the scale phantom. In an instant, the progress bar reached full value! The scale phantom slowly faded away, and the shriveled Posuo Fruit also vanished. Although the Power of Law contained within had been consumed completely, the Posuo Fruit itself was a top-grade alchemy material with considerable value. Brought back to the game world, it would fetch far more than a billion Doomsday Coins. After the disappearance of the scale phantom, Song Jian faintly sensed a pulling force emerging from the void, growing stronger and stronger. He did not resist but went with the force, slowly floating upwards, and soon turned into a beam of white light that shot into the sky. In a blink, a feeling of weightlessness surfaced in his heart, but it was only momentary, and Song Jian soon had the sensation of solid ground beneath his feet. Opening his eyes, he saw that he had returned to the deck of the Ghost Ship. Hehehe, Song Jian, do you feel like youve suffered a loss? The Captain Swos eye sockets blazed with fire, and although he laughed, Song Jian could sense endless fury burning within him, as well as a hint of killing intent aimed solely at him. The Power of Law isnt so easy to comprehend. With only third-order Combat Power, the chances of you understanding the Power of Law are less than one in ten thousand. Even if you were some kind of once-in-a-lifetime genius, its impossible to grasp the Power of Law with only one Law Fruit. Its simply a waste! Captain Swo seemed to be in agony over this. Although he could now borrow the Power of the Reaper, his own strength was just at the peak of the Legendary Realm. Had he obtained the Posuo Fruit, he was certain he could have comprehended the Power of Law it contained. However, Captain Swo didnt know that the Posuo Fruit contained the Time Law. Otherwise, he wouldnt be as confident as he was now, given that Time and Space Laws are among the most difficult Powers of Law to comprehend in the entire universe. Indeed, its a bit of a pity. If I could have had a few more, perhaps I would have been successful! Song Jian shook his head and sighed, his face full of regret. Those with the Power of Law emanate a special fluctuation which Legendary Realm powerhouses can sense. Captain Swo, upon seeing Song Jian appear on the deck, stared intently at him but did not feel the vibrations of the Power of Law on him. Thus, he was sure that the Posuo Fruit Song Jian had swallowed was wasted. Damn it, if only it were given to me Captain Swo said through gritted teeth. The items you offered just werent attractive enough, otherwise I would have traded with you! Song Jian shrugged nonchalantly. Captain Swo was immediately dumbstruck; the highest grade of items he offered was only of the Legendary Realm, which to others, a piece of Legendary quality gear would excite them for days. You Captain Swo let out a low growl, feeling that Song Jian was deceiving and humiliating him. At that moment, Song Jian revealed the quality glow of his equipment. Instantly, the purple-gold radiance dazzled, his entire body was clad in Legendary gear, with only two or three epic pieces here and there. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That outfit left Captain Swo speechless and frozen in place with a stunned expression. The glow of quality on Song Jians equipment flashed and was gone; in reality, many of his gear pieces could no longer keep up with his level, being around level fifty or sixty. The only set he could show off, the endless hunting suit, was also obtained on the Ghost Ship. If the display had lasted any longer, Captain Swo naturally could have noticed something amiss. But it was just a flash of quality, and Captain Swo had no time to check the attributes in detail. Could it really be because the items I offered were of such poor quality that he didnt trade with me? Its all my fault! Captain Swos thoughts spun in his head, Its because of my own shortcomings that I missed this opportunity, because Im too poor While Captain Swo was drowning in self-doubt, white lights began rising one after another on the deck, as those passengers who had survived the seven days in the fragmented universe gradually returned to the Ghost Ship. One, two, three, four Squinting his eyes, Song Jian counted while observing the other passengers. Over a hundred had boarded the Ghost Ship, nearly half had died in the first round. More than ten disembarked, so at least thirty must have entered the fragmented universe. But now, only six had returned. One of them had developed two one-inch horns on his head, and patches of purple-black small scales were visible on the exposed areas of his neck, clearly having fused with the bloodline of a strange beast and undergone a mutation in the fragmented universe. Besides him, the aura of the others had significantly intensified. Although their levels had not increased, their strength had improved a lot, at least several times compared to before they entered the fragmented universe. Eh, the Force of Death Song Jian narrowed his eyes and turned to look at the last person to board the deck. Clearly a living human, Song Jian felt a strong Force of Death from him, surprisingly untouched and perfectly coexisting with his flesh. This truly impossible scenario was unfolding right before Song Jians eyes. If Song Jian had not obtained the Posuo Fruit, then the biggest beneficiary of this Doomsday Cruise Journey would undoubtedly be the youth permeated with the Force of Death before him. No wonder so many people want to board the Ghost Ship; there really are such miracles that can occur Song Jian was deeply shocked, thinking to himself. Chapter 1429 - Chapter 1429 Chapter 1431 The Final Reward Chapter 1429: Chapter 1431: The Final Reward Chapter 1429: Chapter 1431: The Final Reward The Force of Death possessed an extremely strong erosive power that could erode not only the flesh but also the mind and soul. Therefore, players who took up professions like Necromancer would inevitably transform themselves into undead beings, without exception. However, now, Song Jian had discovered on someone a perfect fusion of the Force of Death with the life force, indistinguishable from each other and without the slightest sign of erosion. Maybe sensing Song Jians gaze, Guo Zhiqi turned his head and showed Song Jian a simple and honest smile, then took out a black pill from his inventory and swallowed it. Song Jian was taken aback. That meatball, with its somewhat peculiar color, was full of the Force of Death. If an ordinary person dared to put it in their mouth, no, even if they just touched it, they would turn into an undead being due to the Force of Deaths infection! But the person in front of him had simply thrown it into his mouth and even showed a look of enjoyment on his face, which completely overturned Song Jians previous knowledge! After waiting for a while, no more passengers returned to the Ghost Ship, and at this point, Captain Swo seemed to have also come to his senses, staring at the six returning passengers and saying, Lucky ones, I trust youve all obtained what you wanted. Congratulations, now its time for you to receive your rewards! Having said this, the whole Ghost Ship began to vibrate, and streams of light appeared above the deck, constantly dancing around the six passengers. Hahaha, the final rewards are these, these streams of light are condensed from Purple Crystal essences. They come in different colors, and the deeper the color, the more Purple Crystal essence they contain. How much youll gain will depend on your skill! Captain Swo laughed heartily. The Purple Crystal essences within these streams of light were actually the result of each passengers monster hunting at the time-space nodes. The Ghost Ship had actually taken a portion, releasing only about seventy percent. This was akin to a team hunting monsters, with the spoils ultimately divided among a few people. These individuals naturally had a huge advantage, but how much one gained still depended on their own skill. Song Jians eyes brightened. After his level had increased to over a hundred, every level up required the hunting of a vast number of monsters or acquiring a large amount of Purple Crystals. Sometimes, Song Jian even wanted to return to that Purple Crystal mine for another plunder, but most of the Purple Crystals there had been devoured by the Abyssal Magic Vine, leaving only scraps. Besides, with the Abyssal humans guarding it, the effort wasnt worth the reward, so Song Jian eventually gave up the idea. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, with the opportunity to quickly increase his level before him, Song Jian naturally wouldnt pass it up, and he targeted a stream of light nearest to him and reached out to grab it. But these streams of light were like slippery fish; the moment Song Jians fingers touched them, they twisted as though startled and quickly slipped away from his fingertips. The other five were no less determined, all making grabs for the streams of light, but several minutes passed and not one person managed to catch any. The seemingly clumsy actions of these people caused the skeletal crew to burst into laughter. It seemed to be a standard entertainment on the Ghost Ship. Although the passengers felt frustrated, they had no choice but to try even harder to catch the streams of light. Just then, Guo Zhiqi suddenly pulled a string of green candied hawthorns from his bosom and waved it at one of the streams of light. The stream that had already escaped his grasp paused suddenly, and there was even a tendency for the stream to be attracted to the hawthorns, as if wanting to fly towards them. A flash of joy appeared on Guo Zhiqis face, and he quickly grabbed the stream of light in his hand, laughing heartily. Soon the pale yellow stream of light, upon being caught by Guo Zhiqi, rapidly fused with him, and in no time it had completely integrated into his body. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Guo Zhiqis body flashed with white light, and he actually rose three levels consecutively. This scene made the other passengers green with envy. Advancing three levels at once could save them several months of effort. After attracting a stream of light, the green sugared hawthorns in Guo Zhiqis hand turned a pale red, and the top one even turned a deep crimson. Guo Zhiqi looked at the string of sugared hawthorns in his hand with a regretful expression. He opened his mouth, bit into the deepest red hawthorn at the top, and chewed vigorously, then carefully tucked away the sugared hawthorns, which now only had three fruits left, into his bosom. These streams of light, they have their own will! Having witnessed the entire process of Guo Zhiqi capturing the streams of light, Song Jian suddenly had a flash of insight in his mind. The string of sugared hawthorns must be a prop for using some kind of enticing skill. Since its possible to employ such a skill on the streams of light, it indicates that the streams possess self-awareness! Realizing this wasnt actually of much use to Song Jian, as he had no similar skills at his disposal. However, Song Jian possessed skills far more formidable than any enticement ability. Staring at a stream of light, Song Jian reached out his hand to grasp it. Captain Swo watched Song Jian with great enthusiasm, as if Song Jians failure would amuse him more than the others. Just then, Song Jian reached out again, but this time, instead of extending his hand towards the closest stream of light, he reached out more than a meter away to a spot without any streams of light. At that moment, another player was vigorously attempting to capture an orange-red stream of light. Just as he was about to seize it, the orange-red stream suddenly accelerated and slipped through his fingers. The player, with an expression of disappointment on his face, watched the escaping stream of light, only to be surprised to discover that Song Jian had actually grabbed it firmly. It looked as if Song Jian had casually reached out his hand and the stream had willingly burrowed into his palm. Critical Moment! One could sense what would happen in the next three seconds, and see the scenes that would unfold within those three seconds! Looking at the struggling orange-red stream of light in his hand, Song Jian felt somewhat moved. This divine ability was incredibly powerful. This was just one among the divine laws, merely a consolation prize for not comprehending the Time Law. If he could truly control the Time Law, Song Jian wondered how strong he would become, an expectation filling his heart! Whoosh, swish~ The orange-red stream of light struggled only briefly before completely relenting. It merged with Song Jians body, and in an instant, a massive amount of battle experience poured in, allowing Song Jians level to soar by two, reaching level 105. This orange-red stream of light contained more precious essence than the pale yellow one Guo Zhiqi had captured earlier. But since Song Jians level was already so high, it resulted in just a two-level rise. What a pity, this skill can only be used three times a day, leaving only two chances left. With these two opportunities, I must capture the two streams of light that contain the most Purple Crystal essence! Song Jians eyes shone with excitement as he stared at the fluttering streams of light and thought to himself. Chapter 1430 - Chapter 1430 Chapter 1432 Predicting Trajectories Chapter 1430: Chapter 1432: Predicting Trajectories Chapter 1430: Chapter 1432: Predicting Trajectories Captain Swo stared at Song Jian, astonished to see him actually catch an orange-red streak of light, What? Hows that possible? It seemed as if Song Jian casually reached out his hand and the streak of light obediently burrowed into his palm, appearing as though it willingly threw itself into the net. Compared to others, it was far too easy. Why is this happening, how did he do it? Captain Swos eyes blazed with an even fiercer flame, as if he had discovered something quite incredible. Song Jian narrowed his eyes, focusing on the constantly dancing streaks of light in the air. Captain Swo had said that the darker the streak, the more Purple Crystal Essence it contained, and the more battle experience it could provide. Now, with only two opportunities left to use his supernatural abilities, he couldnt afford to waste them. Song Jian set his sights on a deep purple streak and a dark gold streak; among all the streaks of light, these two were the deepest in color. No, there was also a pure black streak of light, but it looked lazy, as if it was fixed in the void, barely moving. Moreover, this pure black streak gave Song Jian a vague sense of danger, leading him to immediately give up on capturing it. Song Jian, focusing on the deep purple streak, began to use his supernatural abilities. Critical Moment! Swish~ Song Jians thoughts flickered like the speed of light, and the scenes of the next three seconds almost instantly appeared before his eyes. Using the supernatural ability hardly required any consumption, but it was not something just anyone could withstand; three seconds of future time compressed into an instant would cause an ordinary persons head to explode the moment they used such an ability. Even Song Jian, having stepped into the Legendary Realm, would have his body directly collapse if he dared to use such an ability without the Time Law Sigil. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Song Jian used the ability again, the Time Law Sigil on his chest turned red-hot, as if it were a branding iron, instantly radiating thousands of degrees of heat. A sudden sharp pain rushed from his chest, causing Song Jian to cry out involuntarily, his face contorted in agony, but he endured the pain and directly used the Soul Wander ability, shooting towards the sky like lightning. Whoosh~ The same scene as before played out again, the deep purple streak of light, as if purposely heading towards Song Jians palm, was effortlessly caught in his grasp. This time, the struggle of the deep purple streak was much fiercer than the orange-red one before, and biting pains, as if jaws full of fangs covered its surface, gnawed at Song Jians palm. Song Jian endured the pain, his head throbbing fiercely, a sensation of being seared emanating from his chest, and a tearing agony in his palm. Song Jians forehead was drenched in sweat, his body standing as rigid as iron, motionless. Although his Vitality Points didnt suffer any loss, the mental anguish was a hundred times worse than the physical pain! After a long struggle, Song Jian finally fell to his knees on the deck, but his right hand still tightly gripped the deep purple streak, until it stopped moving and then burst with a bang, turning into sparkling particles that merged into his body. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ This time, Song Jians level shot up by five, his body bursting forth with five beams of white light, a scene that turned other players green with envy. Five levels, he actually jumped five levels at once, and now his level has turned into the skeleton rank. My god, did his level soar to one hundred and ten? Why is it so easy for him to capture these light streams, while I cant even catch one? Its so hard! The other five, except for Guo Zhiqi who was only slightly surprised, stared at Song Jian with undisguised envy, their expressions full of longing. One even gave up on capturing the light streams and focused solely on Song Jians movements. At this moment, Song Jian felt weak all over, kneeling on the deck, taking deep breaths. Typically, a player would return to their optimal state after leveling up, whether in terms of Vitality Points, Spirit Points, or Sword Qi Value, all would be instantly replenished, no matter how much was expended. But now Song Jian felt completely enervated, as if entering a state of virtual weakness, yet his status bar showed no adverse effects. Could it be that he has mastered the Power of Law? No, impossible, theres not a trace of the Power of Law on him, not even a smidgeon. He cannot have mastered it. But then why, why can he see through the trajectory of the light streams? Although Captain Swo appeared calm, internally it was as if a level twelve typhoon was raging, fixating on Song Jian without moving an inch. Song Jian was utterly drained, unable to muster a shred of strength, but this also made him realize that he could not use the Soul Wander skill consecutively. Although it would still be successful, the consequences were too severe. If he used it twice in a row and didnt manage to defeat his opponent, then he would be entirely incapacitated. No matter, I still have the Shattered Divine Realm. Unless I encounter a strong opponent who has grasped the Space Law and can use skills like a time-space anchor to lock down the entire space, theyll never be able to kill me! Song Jian chuckled, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Captain Swo, seeing that everyone else was watching Song Jian and not trying to capture the light streams, couldnt help but snort and said, You only have half an hour. Once times up, these light streams will flee into the void, and youll leave empty-handed, without any mission rewards! All those who entered the time-space node and cosmic fragments must offer a portion of their treasure as a ships due to the Ghost Ship, and in return, the Ghost Ship wont be stingy. It will multiply the combat experience everyone gains from hunting monsters in the cosmic fragments by ten and give it back as light streams to those who survive the journey. This system benefits both sides and also serves to reduce the resentment of the passengers who return alive. Otherwise, if they were to spread bad word, who would want to embark on the Doomsday Cruise Journey? However, Captain Swo obviously didnt want to just hand over the light streams to them but made them capture it themselves, so it all came down to ability. If you were capable, like Song Jian, you could gain several levels at once; if not, youd have to watch helplessly as others leveled up! He seems to be able to see the trajectory of the light streams, even predicting their movement in the future Captain Swo was deeply shocked, as such ability was beyond ordinary skills. Time Law, only by mastering the Time Law could one have such supernatural abilities, no, its impossible. How could that be, hes only third-tier in Combat Power. If it were some other more common Law, perhaps it would be possible, but one of the top three Laws, the Time Law? How could he possibly comprehend it! Captain Swo roared internally, the shadow of the Death God manifesting again behind him. From within the black voids silhouette, a pair of blood-red eyes intensely focused on Song Jian, eager to discern every detail of his movements! PS: Thank you to Bread84 for tipping 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1431 - Chapter 1431 Chapter 1433 Changing the Future Chapter 1431: Chapter 1433: Changing the Future Chapter 1431: Chapter 1433: Changing the Future After a full fifteen minutes of rest, Song Jian finally recovered, stood up, and looked up at the shining lights above him. At this point, the number of lights had diminished significantly. Although they moved swiftly and reacted quickly, their resistance to negative states was weak. With skills like temptation or slowing restrictions, capturing them was quite easy. The deeper the color of the light flow, the stronger its resistance to negative states, while the paler the light flow, the weaker the resistance. After discovering this characteristic, the other travelers simply ignored the deep-colored light flows, focusing on capturing the paler ones. Even though they gained less combat experience, catching several pale light flows could sum up to the value of a single deep-colored one, as there was only a time limit for capturing with no restriction on the number of captures! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. By the time Song Jian had recovered, only a few of the darkest colored light flows remained floating in the sky. Dark Gold, pitch black, deep blue, milky white, emerald green, crimson red Song Jian scrutinized the light flows in the void closely. Now, there were only nine darker light flows left above the Ghost Ship. Some of the travelers sighed as they looked at the light flows while others still worked hard to capture them. Guo Zhiqi held only the last candy gourd in his hand. The gourd had now returned to its previous emerald color, and Guo Zhiqi started chanting softly, employing a special skill. His target was the milky white light flow. This milky white light flow was the weakest among them in terms of both length and color depth. Guo Zhiqi was confident he could capture it. However, it seemed he wasnt the only one with his eye on the milky white light flow. At least three other people were also targeting it. The candy gourd in Guo Zhiqis hand emitted an alluring scent. The milky white light flow seemed to sense something and started to drift slowly in Guo Zhiqis direction, while the other light flows remained oblivious as if the scent was only targeting the milky white one. Come here, come here, come here Guo Zhiqis incantation was not in the common tongue but in the language of the undead. To cast death-related spells, one had to use the language of the undead, and moreover, the skill level had to be raised to Expert level to work. As the milky white light flow drew closer, a smug smile appeared on Guo Zhiqis face. This string of Corruption Temptation Candy Gourd took dozens of precious materials, and after three failed attempts, Guo Zhiqi had finally succeeded in crafting it. These precious materials had to be gathered from the drops of powerful undead creatures. To complete this candy gourd, he had to hunt at least a hundred Elite Level bosses to gather all the necessary ingredients. Depending on the grade, the candy gourd would have seven, five, or three pieces, corresponding to superior, medium, and inferior quality. Its said that beyond superior quality, theres even a nine-piece supreme quality, but that was too difficult for Guo Zhiqi to attain. After three consecutive failures, Guo Zhiqi finally crafted a medium-quality string of candy gourds. Each candy gourd could tempt a powerful boss monster. If maintained for a long enough duration, it could even turn the boss monster into a temporary combat pet to assist in combat! Guo Zhiqi had already used one before and, upon returning to the deck, decided to try it on a light flow. To his surprise, it succeeded immediately, exciting Guo Zhiqi immensely! Having used three candy gourds in a row, he succeeded twice. The only failure occurred when Guo Zhiqi attempted to tempt a pitch-black light flow. The skill had barely been activated when the candy gourd, serving as the skills conduit, exploded on the spot, giving Guo Zhiqi quite the scare. Since then, he dared not set his sights on those deeply colored light flows. Just as Guo Zhiqi was filled with triumphant joy, convinced that he was about to capture the milky-white radiance, a person beside him suddenly dashed towards it, casting a slowing spell in the process that reduced the lights speed by 30%. Thinking to snatch the prey from the tigers mouth, huh? Doesnt even assess his own strength Guo Zhiqi snorted coldly, ready to cast an ability to attack that person, but saw another player had already raised their sniper rifle, aiming at the one who dove towards the radiance. Bang! A foot-long flame burst from the barrelCa sniper bullet the length of a palm struck the temple of the man lunging for the radiance, instantly reducing over 8000 Vitality Points and bringing him to the brink of death with less than 3% remaining. By this time, the Ghost Ship had left the Space-Time Rift, and a vast blue planet appeared before everyones eyes. In the blink of an eye, the Ghost Ship entered the planets atmosphere. The battle on the deck continued, and the sniper, his eyes filled with ferocity, figured since he had already attacked the other, why not take this chance to finish him off? Otherwise, he would be inviting a formidable enemy. None who had survived the seven-day Doomsday Cruise Journey were easy to deal with! Just as the sniper was about to aim at the man lying on the deck, now in a dying state, he saw a golden light envelop the other, and his figure began to fade. However, the venomous gaze the man gave him before disappearing sent a chill down his spine! Gentlemen, you have only the last three minutes left. Once the time is up, these radiance will vanish into the void! Captain Swo suddenly announced, We have now entered the Main Plane. Those who wish to leave may do so at any time. However, those who stay can enjoy a free one-day tour of Naga Island! No sooner had Swos words ended than Song Jian, like a cheetah spotting its prey, lunged at the dark gold radiance drifting in the air. Among all the radiance, apart from the pure black one, only the dark gold radiance was the deepest in color and seemed all the denserCit definitely contained a substantial amount of Purple Crystal essence! How dare he! Guo Zhiqis face was full of astonishment. With only five people left on the deck, aside from Guo Zhiqi diligently tempting the milky-white radiance, the others were just dumbfoundedly watching Song Jian, not understanding why he would so recklessly attempt to capture the radiance second only to the pure black one. Seeing Song Jian make his move, Captain Swo suddenly snorted coldly, a gleam of light flashing between his fingers. On closer inspection, it was actually a silver-white coin! Clink~ A crisp striking sound suddenly rang in Song Jians ears, as if a bronze bell had been struck. Song Jians mind went blank, and his movements momentarily experienced a slight halt! His right hand, which should have intercepted the path of the dark gold radiance, shook violently, and the radiance brushed past his fingertips, slipping away quietly. The future can actually be changed! Song Jians face turned pale as he abruptly turned to look at Captain Swo. Chapter 1432 - Chapter 1432 Chapter 1434 Inventory of Gains Chapter 1432: Chapter 1434 Inventory of Gains Chapter 1432: Chapter 1434 Inventory of Gains The future I saw wasnt supposed to be like this Song Jians face turned unsightly as he glanced toward Captain Swo, the silver coin at the captains fingertips was crumbling at a speed visible to the naked eye, disintegrating into tiny fragments of silver dust that slowly vanished! Turns out, it wasnt the Time Law at all, but merely a touch upon the mere surface of the Time Domain! Heh heh heh~ Captain Swo stared at Song Jian, his face revealing a ferocious smile. If Captain Swo hadnt made his move, Song Jian would have captured another streak of dark gold light, which could have raised his level by at least five, saving him three to five years of leveling time. However, Captain Swo used an extremely precious Misfortune Silver Coin to touch upon the threads of Song Jians destiny, triggering a chain reaction that caused the three-second scene Song Jian had previously witnessed to change. Doing this had no benefit for Captain Swo at all; it was an act of self-harm rather than good. He would rather waste an incredibly valuable item than see Song Jian gain more benefits, showing just how malicious his nature was! But now Captain Swo could also confirm that the fruit Song Jian had obtained contained the power of the Time Law, and the mere thought of possibly comprehending the Time Law made Captain Swos heart feel as if it were being gnawed by millions of beetles! I was once just a step away from the most powerful Laws. If I could comprehend the Time Law, I might directly become a divine servant of the Death God, damn it, Song Jian! Captain Swo gritted his teeth; although he had interfered with Song Jians capture of the light streak, he still didnt feel relieved at all. He even wished to tear Song Jian into a million pieces! Just then, time was up, and all the remaining streaks of light vanished, escaping into the void. In actuality, the essence contained within these lights was all swallowed by the Ghost Ship, used for its advancement! Lets leave! Song Jian glanced at Captain Swo and silently recited in his mind. Soon, Song Jian was enveloped in a white light and disappeared from the deck. At this moment, only four people remained on the deck. Upon seeing Song Jian leave, two more players immediately chose to leave as well, feeling that they had already harvested plenty and were not particularly interested in a one-day tour of Naga Island. Damn it, you sure ran fast! Captain Swo, who had already begun to plan how to trap Song Jian again on Naga Island, or even use the monsters there to kill him, hadnt expected Song Jian to choose to leave early. This left Captain Swos vicious intentions empty and unfulfilled! Captain Swo, can we recruit some Followers on Naga Island? I wonder if the Naga are powerful! one of the remaining two players asked curiously. Yeah, Naga Island is a newly opened map in the game. We didnt know how to get there before. Now that were lucky enough to go, itd be great to see it and brag to friends when we return, hehe! the other player laughed. Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Heh heh heh heh, you will definitely find this trip worthwhile! Captain Swo looked at the two, his face revealing a sinister smile: Followers, to capture Naga as Followers, heh heh heh, you are more likely to become food for the Naga, rather than masters Meanwhile, Song Jian had already appeared by the seaside where many players were killing monsters. This was a level thirty monster zone, with fast respawns, and the monsters here had a certain chance to drop valuable treasures like pearls and corals. Selling them in the system shop could make a handsome profit, hence many players enjoyed leveling up by fighting monsters by the sea. Seeing the sudden appearance of Song Jian, many players showed a look of curiosity. However, once they saw that Song Jians level was at the skeleton rank, many players complexions drastically changed. Some of them even fled to distant places as if Song Jian were a ferocious beast that had suddenly emerged. Song Jian returned to the City of Hope and began to take stock of his gains from this adventure. Although he did not capture the last stream of light due to Captain Swos obstruction, Song Jians level had increased to level 110 in seven days, leaving only a ten-level gap from the threshold of the Legendary Realm! In the game, NPCs hoping to reach level 120 and attain the threshold of the Legendary Realm need to undergo decades of diligent cultivation, but for players, this time is greatly reduced. Moreover, even if NPCs reach level 120, to break through to the Legendary Realm, they need to travel far and wide to find opportunities, while players simply need to follow the tasks issued by the game system to directly enter the Legendary Realm. So its not without reason that players are called gods favored by the natives within the game. Leveled up to 110, and Ive even obtained the Time Law mark! Song Jian sat in the City Lord Mansion, thinking to himself, Whats most important is that Ive planted a Tree of Life in a fragment universe where Posuo Fruits can be obtained. The Tree of Life is still in its growth period, but once it matures, I will be able to enter that fragment universe through the Tree of Life at any time. In the future, that place will become my own backyard, providing an endless supply of Law Fruits! Grasping the Power of Law is key for breaking through from the Legendary Realm to the Demi-God Realm. Countless Legendary Realm powerhouses have wasted decades or even hundreds of years stuck on the Power of Law, until their Vitality is exhausted and theres no more chance for breakthroughs, eventually turning into a handful of dust Song Jian murmured to himself: But I will be able to keep obtaining Law Fruits continuously, which means I will be able to constantly produce Demi-God Level powerhouses. By then, the City of Hope Alliance will undoubtedly become the most powerful alliance! For several days in a row, Song Jian stayed in the City of Hope and went nowhere else. The city was developing so quickly that it was already moving towards becoming a Level 5 city. Although there was still a long way to go to reach Level 5, all the senior leaders of the City of Hope were filled with confidence and believed that the City of Hope would certainly become the first player-built city to reach the status of a Level 5 city. The path of cultivation requires ebb and flow. During his time in the City of Hope, Song Jian did not go out to fight monsters and level up. Aside from dealing with some city affairs, he spent almost all his time comprehending the Time Law. Even without the aid of Law Fruits, with the Time Law mark, Song Jian could still touch upon the essence of the Time Law. However, after a full month, his gains were almost negligible, only becoming slightly more sensitive to the essence of the Time Law. Song Jian, the sect is preparing to open the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm, and all disciples below the Legendary Realm can participate. Its a rare opportunity, so dont miss it! Just at that moment, a message from the sect suddenly appeared before Song Jians eyes, making them light up, and he couldnt help but stand up excitedly! PS: Thanks to Emperor Qin X for the reward of 1000 starting coins~ Chapter 1433 - Chapter 1433 Chapter 1435 Recall to the Sect Chapter 1433: Chapter 1435: Recall to the Sect Chapter 1433: Chapter 1435: Recall to the Sect The Imperial Sword Sect inherited the legacy from the Ancient Sword Sect and is considered one of the sects with the richest heritage, among which the Chaos Sword Canon is the most important legacy. Song Jians current main focus is also the Chaos Sword Canon. However, the Chaos Sword Canon requires one to reach the Legendary Realm to officially start practicing, and currently, Song Jian has only managed to roughly comprehend a move and a half based on his own speculations. Yet, just this one move and a half allowed Song Jian to instantly kill a warrior of the Legendary Realm. One can only imagine how terrifying the true Chaos Sword Canon is! Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm, what is this? It sounds really impressive! Song Jian thought to himself. Ever since he joined the Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian rarely set foot in the sects territory. After all, the Imperial Sword Sect was now a hidden sect, not suitable for openly traversing the world, and Song Jian couldnt stay in the sect all the time like the other disciples. Therefore, his contact with the sect was infrequent. But in reality, the Imperial Sword Sects attention to Song Jian never waned, being one of the most outstanding disciples favored by the gods and furthermore, the inheritor of the Chaos Sword Canon. Had it not been for the protection of the game system, many high-ranking members of the Imperial Sword Sect would have hoped to keep Song Jian within the sect, not letting him step out even a single pace. Now that the sect was going to open the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm, they naturally wanted to notify Song Jian at the earliest! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After calling Wang Qi over and giving him a few instructions, Song Jian directly tore a sect Teleportation Scroll and vanished in a burst of white light, leaving behind Wang Qi with a look of grievance on his face, sighing deeply in the City Lord Mansion. Song Jian was always elusive, even within the alliance, most players had never seen him, which deeply irritated Wang Qi, the Vice Alliance Leader. The day I truly usurp your power and render you a figurehead, youll realize how formidable I am! Wang Qi muttered under his breath. In reality, in the game, unless Wang Qi really dared to lead a group of people away from the City of Hope to establish another alliance, there was no chance of usurping the power. After all, without the City Lord seal, any order issued by Wang Qi in the City of Hope needed Song Jians authorization to be effective. In other words, the entire City of Hope could be considered as Song Jians personal possession. The world before Song Jians eyes blurred, and he felt weightlessness, more intense than ever before. However, as Song Jians strength had increased rapidly and he had reached level one hundred and ten, if looking at attribute points alone, even some weaker Legendary Realm warriors didnt have as many attribute points as he did. Staggering a couple of steps, Song Jian steadied himself and realized he was back in front of the main hall of the sects plaza. After all, the Imperial Sword Sect occupied a semi-dimensional plane planet attached to the Main Plane. If he relied solely on the few specific Transmission Arrays at the Main Plane, a trip to and from would take Song Jian over a week, which was too time-consuming, making the sect Teleportation Scroll much more convenient. However, Teleportation Scrolls were not something every sect disciple was willing to use, as they cost one hundred Contribution Points each. If Song Jian hadnt planted the Snake Vine Grass, which allowed him to exchange for a large number of Contribution Points each quarter, he probably wouldnt have been willing to purchase the sects Teleportation Scrolls either. Eh, Senior Brother, why have you only just arrived? Many sect disciples were chatting on the plaza. When Xin Ling saw Song Jian, her eyes brightened immediately, and she ran over, greeted him with a bow, and asked. Well, Ive only just received the sects message Song Jian responded with a smile, shaking his head. Seeing so many second-tier and third-tier Combat Power disciples already gathered, it seemed that he must have been the last to know about the opening of the secret realm. Hmph, if I hadnt sent him a message, he probably would have missed this opportunity! Duan Xingliu walked over with a cold expression, glanced at Song Jian, and snorted disdainfully. So, it was Master who sent the message to his disciple! Upon seeing Duan Xingliu, Song Jian quickly bowed respectfully and said. What have you been so busy with? Apart from coming back every season to exchange Snake Vine Grass for Contribution Points, youre nowhere to be seen! Duan Xingliu complained, Have you learned all the sects techniques? How many Sword Array Atlases have you mastered? And what about your level now At that moment, Duan Xingliu seemed to have discovered something unbelievable. He froze on the spot and even rubbed his eyes, staring at Song Jian with a look of disbelief. You, youre already level one hundred ten? Duan Xingliu asked with a trembling voice, his face full of disbelief. Brother has already reached level one hundred ten? No wonder I saw your level as a skull, Brother, youre so amazing! Xin Ling looked at Song Jian with eyes filled with admiration. Level one hundred ten could be said to have already stepped into the high-end range of the second tier, and people at this level were already starting to prepare for the sprint into the Legendary Realm. Duan Xingliu was now only level one hundred twenty, having just touched the threshold of the Legendary Realm, yet to take the crucial step. Essentially, Duan Xingliu was only ten levels higher than Song Jian at the moment. Moreover, Song Jian was a Divine Favored, with no barrier to entering the Legendary Realm, while Duan Xingliu might be stuck at the peak of second-tier combat power for several years. There was a good chance that by the time Song Jian became a Legendary Realm powerhouse, Duan Xingliu would still be at the peak of second-tier combat power. A few days ago, I encountered a rare adventure, got on a Ghost Ship, and traveled in the Space-Time Rift for seven days, which led to some gains, so my level rose faster! Song Jian touched his head and revealed an honest smile. Doomsday Cruise Journey, right? I also received the system notification, but it was too far away, so I didnt go. If I had known it would be so beneficial, I wouldve risked my life to get there! Xin Ling said with a look of regret. Its very dangerous, over a hundred people, but in the end, only six survived! Song Jian shook his head and said, We were randomly thrown into some fragmentary universes. The flow of time was different inside. I stayed there for more than three months before I came out, and the monsters inside, almost all of them Legendary Realm. A moments inattention, and its over That dangerous, huh? Lucky I didnt go! Xin Ling stuck out her tongue, with a look of fear on her face. While Song Jian and Xin Ling chatted, Duan Xingliu stood silently by the side, his expression fluctuating, already feeling some regret in his heart: If I had known this kid would level up so quickly, I wouldnt have informed him about the opening of the Starry Sky All Races Secret Realm. That realm is the fastest for raising ones level. When he comes out, he might already be a Legendary Realm powerhouse. What will I do then Thinking this, Duan Xingliu couldnt help shivering and looked at Song Jian with a strange expression. His cheeks twitched as he forced an ugly smile and said to Song Jian, Cough, Song Jian, I think with your current strength, entering the Starry Sky All Races Secret Realm would be a bit like bullying the other disciples. So, how about not going into the realm this time? As your master, I decide to let you stay in the Scripture Repository Pavilion for three days to comprehend some formations and integrate them into the Sword Array Atlas, what do you say? Song Jian looked at Duan Xingliu, feeling somewhat speechless, thinking to himself, You urgently summoned me back to the sect, and now you say Im not suitable for entering the secret realm. Master, please, could you come up with a more plausible excuse? Chapter 1434 - Chapter 1434 Chapter 1436 Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Chapter 1434: Chapter 1436: Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm Chapter 1434: Chapter 1436: Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm ` Hearing Duan Xingliu deny Song Jian entry into the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm, Xing Ling showed a weird expression on her face. It is known that the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm is extremely vast, with any small area rivaling the large secret realms of other sects, and it could even be considered a secret realm universe in its own right. Such a secret realm, how could it be casually opened? At the very least, Xin Ling knew that the last time the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm was opened was over five hundred years ago, and at that time, it was likely that Duan Xingliu hadnt been born yet. Master, you wouldnt be thinking of using my spot to go in yourself, would you? Song Jian asked with an unfriendly gaze, staring at Duan Xingliu. Impertinence, what are you talking about? As your master, I have not yet stepped into the Legendary Realm. Do I need to take your spot? Duan Xingliu glanced sideways at Song Jian and said disdainfully, After I enter the secret realm this time, I will surely emerge as legendary! If thats the case, then Id like to congratulate Master in advance! Song Jian said with a full smile on his face: This time entering the secret realm, Ill need a lot of care from Master. Ill just follow behind and pick up some benefits Well see if we encounter that, you rascal, are not at all honest! Duan Xingliu snorted coldly, looking at Song Jian, who had already reached level one hundred and ten, and always felt somewhat stifled. Song Jian naturally knew that Duan Xingliu was feeling a bit uncomfortable, and didnt dare to continue staying by his side. Instead, he approached Xin Ling and began to inquire about the details of the secret realms opening. Since completing the mission with Song Jian last time, Xing Ling had also earned quite a bit of sect contribution, and because of the She Man Grass, Xing Ling had gained attention from the sect. After Song Jian left, Xing Ling stayed in the sect, steadily improving her strength by completing sect missions. She had reached level eighty-nine, not as high as Song Jian, but still one of the higher-level players among her peers. Senior brother, we really hit the jackpot this time! Xing Ling exclaimed excitedly, while also cautiously glancing around, whispered, The Imperial Sword Sect has only the two of us as player disciples for now, this is our great opportunity to pull ahead of the other players! Junior sister, youve been in the sect all this time, your information is up-to-date. Tell me, whats the deal with this Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm? What opportunities and benefits are inside? Song Jian asked. Haha, senior brother, youre asking the right person. Even the game forums dont have information on this secret realm. The vast majority of players, even the in-game NPCs, are oblivious to this realm. However, some sects that carry on the traditions of the Ancient Sword Sect might have records of this secret realm but they only get bits and pieces, unable to get the details. Only our Imperial Sword Sect has all the information on this realm and the method to open it! Xing Ling said excitedly. Senior brother, do you have any idea how long this game has been open? Or rather, how long has this game existed? Xing Ling asked mysteriously. I dont know, maybe thousands to tens of thousands of years? Song Jian guessed. He had traveled to many places in the game and understood some of the background stories. Not to mention anything else, those gods that reigned on high, most of them had existed for tens of thousands of years! Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tens of thousands of years, not quite Xing Ling whispered, At least hundreds of millions of years! Song Jian was stunned, but wasnt too shocked. After all, its just a game, and many times, the hundreds of millions of years in the game could just be a very short period in the real world. In the real world, many online games would operate on their own for a while before being opened. During this period, the game company would not interfere with the games progress until the game civilization developed to a certain level, and then they would open the game for players to enter. Its just that the early game civilization operation period was a bit longer than usual, nothing too remarkable! Song Jian shook his head and said in a low voice. ` Xing Ling looked at Song Jian, a trace of a strange expression appearing on her face. After pondering for quite a while, she spoke in a low voice, Do you, do you still think, even now, that this is really just a game? What kind of game can affect the real world? What game has skills, personal attributes, or even items that can be taken into the real world? Crack~ It was as if a bolt of lightning had flashed through Song Jians mind. He had similar speculations before, but as he delved deeper into the game, more characteristics that did not fit with an online game began to slowly emerge. However, whenever Song Jian began to harbor doubts, for some unknown reason, he would automatically dismiss them, as though a mysterious will was interfering with him. Now, Xing Lings sudden reminder jolted him into a complete awakening. This game could no longer be treated as just a game! Are you saying, the place we are in, is a real world? An, an alternate world? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. I dont know Xing Ling shook her head and said, But at the very least, we cant treat it as just a game. At the very least, we should consider it another complete, real world. We, we are actually a group of transmigrators! Song Jian took a deep breath and nodded slowly, inwardly agreeing with Xing Lings statement. Senior Brother, do you know what this world was like over a million years ago? Xing Ling asked. Who could know that? At least on Earth, over a million years ago, humans had not yet appeared, haha! Song Jian laughed. Xing Ling shook her head and said, I dont know about Earth, but here, over a million years ago, it was an era of glittering stars and competing races. Back then, humans were just one of the powerful races among many. In the starry sky, there were even races stronger than the human race. But a million years have passed, and the myriad races have long been annihilated. Many races have been completely wiped out, and if any survive, theyre just remnants struggling for existence. The human race, on the other hand, has completely developed and grown stronger, becoming the most powerful race! The Human Race became the most powerful race? Song Jian showed a skeptical look. Since entering the game, Song Jian had come into contact with quite a few clansCthe Giant Dragon Clan, the Undead Clan, the Shadow Clan, the Demon Clan, the Beast Clan, and so on. But he had never felt that among these races, the human race was the strongest. Instead, it seemed more like a remnant race, struggling to survive in cities of various sizes, with its influence extending only a few hundred or even just tens of miles around the city, constantly in danger of being annihilated! Seemingly perceiving Song Jians skepticism, Xing Ling said with some helplessness, After the Human Race became the most powerful race, with no external enemies, humans began to fight among themselves. The Ancient Sword Sect, tens of thousands of years ago, dominated the other sects and even engaged in deicide, shining brilliantly for a time. But compared to a million years ago, it was still nothing like a minor sect from that era. However, too much time has passed, and no one knows what exactly happened to the human race then. Although there are some records within the sects, they are vague Does this Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm have something to do with the competition of the myriad races a million years ago? Song Jian asked suddenly, inspired. The Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm is a fragment of that era snatched from the River of Time and Space, the scene of the human races struggle against the starry sky all races, preserved as a secret realm. Once it opens, we will enter that fragment of time and space, experiencing firsthand the scene of the human race battling the starry sky all races! Xing Ling said excitedly. PS: Thank you to Qin Shihuang X for the 500 Qidian coins tip~ Chapter 1435 - Chapter 1435 Chapter 1437 Give Up Chapter 1435: Chapter 1437 Give Up Chapter 1435: Chapter 1437 Give Up ` A segment intercepted from the River of Time and Space? A thought stirred in Song Jians mind; this sounded a lot like a fragment of the cosmos. Junior Sister Xin Ling, could you please elaborate on this secret realm for me? I currently know nothing about it, and recklessly entering could very likely lead to danger! Song Jian said with a smile on his face. Hmph, even if you understood it clearly, what could you do? A disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect suddenly interjected: This secret realm is an endless battlefield, a horrific meat grinder. Once you enter, youre thrown into slaughter against all races. Although death in the secret realm doesnt equate to actual death, it still severely damages the sea of consciousness. Unless one has a Divine Pill, recovery of the sea of consciousness takes several years! Brother, may I have the honor of knowing your esteemed name? Song Jian glanced at the man and greeted him with a smile and a cupped fist salute. Song Jian and Xin Ling were the last to be accepted as disciples. After their acceptance, the Imperial Sword Sect did not recruit any more, with the next recruitment session being three years later. Therefore, Song Jian and Xin Ling were currently the juniors with the lowest seniority within the sect. I dare not presume such honors. I am Tang Song, a disciple of Gu Yue Peak, at the peak of third-order Combat Power! Tang Song glanced at Song Jian and said indifferently, This secret realm is of great importance to the Imperial Sword Sect. There are countless treasures inside, and most importantly, corpses of warriors from the Legendary and Demi-God Realms can be found almost everywhere. Its not impossible to encounter bodies of divine-level warriors. If one is lucky enough to find a divine-level warriors corpse, thats a real fortune; their Divine Embryo, Divine Flame, Divine Domain, and all the artifacts on their body will be yours. Even if you only find a corpse of a Demi-God Level warrior, although there is no Divine Flame or Divine Domain, you can still absorb and perceive the Power of Law comprehended by the deceased through certain means Song Jian looked at Tang Song and smiled, So, Brother intends to obtain a corpse of a Demi-God warrior and then perceive the Power of Law from it? Generally speaking, only those in the Legendary Realm can wield the Power of Law, which is the key to advancing into the Demi-God Realm. However, theres no hard rule stating one must be in the Legendary Realm to perceive it; even someone with third-order Combat Power could perceive it. Although their power is too weak, and under the same conditions, the effectiveness of their perception is merely one-tenth or even less of that in the Legendary Realm, there have been individuals who possessed the Power of Law while at third-order Combat Power. Any random disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect is a proud and aspiring individual. Those who dare to enter the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm are all confident in their strength. To attain the Power of Law at third-order Combat Power is not an extraordinary feat for them. The Power of Law is too distant for me. I am currently at the pinnacle of third-order Combat Power. I only wish to perceive the Domain Power this time upon entering Tang Song said with a smile, but his face bore an arrogant expression, clearly his inner thoughts did not align with his words. To break through to the Legendary Realm from the peak of third-order Combat Power, one must master Domain Power, which is essentially a diluted version of the Power of Law. By controlling a domain, your power is enhanced within it, while your enemys power diminishes. When two Legendary Realm warriors battle, it starts with a clash of Domain Power before it comes down to a comparison of their own strengths. If your Domain Power is inferior to your opponents, you lose the upper hand and are at a major disadvantage from the outset. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Both Domain Power and the Power of Law are interconnected. If I want to break through to the Legendary Realm, I too must first master the Domain Power related to time Song Jian frowned slightly. He wasnt worried about mastering the Power of Law, as he had the Paso Fruit TreeCevery so often, it bore several Posuo Fruits. With patience, there was always a chance to encounter a Posuo Fruit containing the Time Law. Thus, for Song Jian, mastering the Power of Law was actually much simpler than mastering Domain Power. Tang Song only spoke of the potential benefits after entering the secret realm, and didnt detail the dangers. But Song Jian understood his meaning: if the corpses of warriors from the Legendary and Demi-God Realms could be found, and the bodies of divine-level warriors could be obtained with good luck, what did that indicate? It meant that in this secret realm, Legendary was worthless, and Demi-Gods were commonplace. Meanwhile, the disciples who entered the realm were all below the Legendary Realm. To those at the Legendary and Demi-God level, these third-order Combat Power disciples were not even worthy to be cannon fodder, just mere ants that could be crushed effortlessly if encountered! ` This is even more dangerous than the Doomsday Cruise Journey, more terrifying than the shattered universe! Song Jian thought to himself in his heart. Senior brother, this secret realm was severed from the River of Time and Space by a powerful being and then sealed with a secret method, caught in an endless loop. It reappears at intervals, so each time you enter, you will encounter the same scenarios! Xin Ling secretly handed a small booklet to Song Jian, whispering, This is the information about the secret realm that Ive collected. Theres no time to look at it now, but study it carefully once youre in the secret realm; it might be helpful to you. Song Jian was overjoyed. This was like timely rain for him, so he wouldnt have to enter the secret realm in complete darkness. Just then, Duan Xingliu appeared at the front of the plaza, with a solemn expression. He glanced over the thousands of disciples on the plaza and couldnt help but sigh in his heart. All these disciples were elite disciples from the various peaks of the Imperial Sword Sect, forming the backbone of the sect. Entering the secret realm this time, some would certainly advance to the Legendary Realm, but most were likely to die inside, without even leaving behind a corpse. For the Imperial Sword Sect, this loss was almost unbearable. If it werent for the fact that the secret realm would not open again for hundreds of years, Duan Xingliu might have abandoned the opportunity to enter the secret realm. Only the strong in the Legendary Realm are the future of a sect. Without entering the Legendary Realm, no matter how numerous the disciples are, its useless! Duan Xingliu thought to himself darkly. After a while, Duan Xingliu suddenly shouted, Silence! In an instant, the entire plaza fell deathly silent, with thousands of people fixing their eyes on Duan Xingliu. He was somewhat satisfied with the disciples reaction. under normal circumstances, he would not have hesitated to praise them, but not now. Duan Xingliu was not in the mood for that. Fellow disciples, the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm is about to open. Im sure you all know, even the strong in the Legendary Realm have a high chance of falling when they enter. Your highest combat powers are at the peak of third-order, and you are mere ants within it. Although there are many opportunities inside, there are even more dangerous places. If any disciple is unwilling to enter, you can still back out now. The sect will not blame you! After a pause and seeing that no one came forward, Duan Xingliu sighed and said, Reaching the peak of third-order combat power, one shouldnt find it that difficult to advance to the Legendary Realm. Within the sect, we have the Domain Pool. By spending contribution points, one can enter, though the effect is average. But by entering it several times, one will ultimately comprehend the Domain Power. It just takes some time, but it is safe Hearing Duan Xinglius words, some disciples started to hesitate. Xin Ling curled her lip, whispering, The effect of the Domain Pool is average, and one would need to enter at least ten times or more to possibly comprehend the Domain Power. Moreover, most of the domains comprehended are pretty average. Even if one breaks through to the Legendary Realm, theyll still be at the bottom among the strong there I, Im backing out! At this moment, a disciple with a slightly pale face suddenly raised his right hand and walked out from the crowd. Seeing this disciple, the face of a peak master immediately turned uglyCthis disciple belonged to his lineage. Fine. Entering the secret realm requires courage, and so does giving up. Stand to the side for now. Any other disciples want to back out? Duan Xingliu glanced at the disciple, nodded slightly, and continued speaking. Chapter 1436 - Chapter 1436 Chapter 1438 Entry Chapter 1436: Chapter 1438: Entry Chapter 1436: Chapter 1438: Entry I, Im dropping out too! Withdrawing, Im just not prepared yet! I, Im not going in either, I just reached the third tier of combat power, my strength is too weak Soon, another dozen disciples walked out from the crowd; looking at their strength, almost all had just entered the third tier of combat power, and their lack of confidence in themselves was understandable! Although the sect master and peak masters looked at these disciples with extremely ugly expressions, no one stepped forward to blame them. After all, entering the secret realm was voluntary, and if one reluctantly entered with insufficient strength, it was tantamount to courting death. Although they would not truly lose their lives, sustaining damage to their sea of consciousness would require many precious materials and several years, or even more than a decade, to recuperate, effectively ruining their future prospects. It was only natural that the ordinary disciples were unwilling. In the end, a total of only twenty-three disciples withdrew, which compared to the more than a thousand disciples, was just a small portion. Song Jian glanced at the remaining disciples, noticing that there were still many at the beginning stages of third tier combat power. These disciples were risking their lives, and as long as they survived in the secret realm, they would at least reach the peak of the third tier of combat power upon emerging, or even become warriors of the Legendary Realm. They were not favored by the gods, and while it might seem a short journey from the early stages of the third tier to its peakCmerely twenty levelsCfor them to advance at their pace of cultivation, it would take at least thirty to fifty years, let alone breaking through to the Legendary Realm, which could be an accomplishment unrealized in their lifetime! Seeing that no one else wished to withdraw, Duan Xingliu nodded, swinging his arm, and in an instant, the skies above the Imperial Sword Sect changed from clear to dark with swiftly gathering clouds. Streams of mysterious light flickered transiently within the clouds, accompanied by rumbling thunder, as a massive vortex appeared overhead. Within the vortex seemed to lie a transparent portal. All the disciples craned their necks, looking up at the gateway above with shocked faces. Through the portal, scenes of various races in battle could be seen. Not only the human race, but other races in the cosmos were not always allies and often waged war against each other. However, in that era, the human race was so powerful that it once suppressed the myriad clans single-handedly, forcing them to unite against them. The scenes of battle within the portal were not from just one location; they frequently flashed to different combat scenes, with the settings constantly shifting. Most of the battles featured the human race against other races, but occasionally there were conflicts between non-human races as well. The only commonality in these battles was their extreme violence and bloodshedCmany started off with moves of mutual destruction with their adversaries. Scenes of Legendary Realm and Demi-God Realm warriors charging into enemy ranks and self-detonating shook all the onlooking disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect, with some unable to withstand the sight, their bodies trembling and collapsing unconscious on the plaza. Those who fainted were quickly carried away, consequently losing their eligibility to enter the secret realm. The scenes emanating from the portal in the heart of the vortex, although depicting battles of Legendary Realm and above warriors, carried no oppressive force. Merely witnessing such scenes was enough to render one unconscious, showing how fragile their will and spirit were. Such individuals, had they entered the secret realm, would have assuredly perished. Thats a move from the Chaos Sword Canon Song Jian stared at the center of the vortex, which spanned several kilometers in diameter, observing a particular battle scene that emerged, surprise etched across his face. Inside, a member of the human race, standing on a flying sword with a longsword flickering with the power of thunder in hand, actually used the Opening Heaven Style, Annihilation, from the Chaos Sword Canon. Although the move was somewhat different from his own, Song Jian recognized it at a glanceCit was indeed the first style of the Chaos Sword Canon! In the scene, the human was only at the mid-stage of the Legendary Realm, while his opponent was a powerhouse at the Demi-God Level, whose aura nearly pervaded the entire heavens and earth. In comparison, the human seemed as insignificant as an ant before an elephant. However, the outcome of the battle was both unexpected and shocking to everyone. The mid-stage Legendary Realm human warrior defeated his opponent, who surpassed him by a whole major realm, with a single strike. The move that achieved this was precisely the Opening Heaven, Annihilation, the first style of the Chaos Sword Canon! Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This move is actually so powerful! Song Jians heart surged with excitement. Although he was currently capable of killing an early-stage Legendary Realm powerhouse with a single blow, that was predicated on his physical prowess, which was comparable to a warrior of the Legendary Realm. The human in the scene who killed a Demi-God Level powerhouse was clearly relying solely on the formidable moves contained within the Chaos Sword Canon! My understanding of the Chaos Sword Canon is still too shallow Song Jian couldnt help but sigh in his heart. Just then, over a dozen peak masters came forward, each pulling an item from their bosoms and throwing it into the vast vortex above their heads. Demon Extinguishing Pestle, go! One peak master yelled, tossing a weapon the length of an arm into the vortex. The weapon, rounded on the top and square at the bottom, resembled a staff and radiated a purple-gold light from its surface. Talk about being flush with cash; one move and its a legendary quality weaponCimpressive! Song Jians eyes shone as he stared at the Demon Extinguishing Pestle and whispered. Opening a secret realm requires high-quality treasures; the more numerous and finer the treasures, the longer the secret realm will last Xin Ling glanced at Song Jian and whispered, The peak masters wouldnt bring themselves to use their handy treasures for opening the realm; nine times out of ten, these were obtained from hunting wild beasts! Song Jian nodded in agreement. Even so, a legendary quality weapon was immensely valuable. Opening the secret realm was free for all disciples, and yet it consumed the private possessions of the peak mastersCImperial Sword Sect was indeed generous and righteous. Demon Suppressing Seal, go! Another peak master hurled a legendary quality treasure into the sky, a jade seal shrouded in black mist which turned into a stream of light, rushing into the swirl of clouds above. Demon Extermination Axe, go! Demon Slaughtering Sword, go! Demon Beheading Saber, go! Over a dozen treasures turned into streams of purple-gold light and flew into the vortex. Not to mention the common disciples who watched with hearts agitated, even Song Jian was astounded. So many treasures were worth at least millions of Purple Crystals. If all these Purple Crystals were given to himCno, even half would be enoughChe could reach the pinnacle of Level 3 combat power, Level 120, in just one day! If he did reach Level 120, Song Jian would be able to put on the Sword Immortal armor, a set of gear far superior to the Endless Hunting armor! As all the treasures flew into the vortex, Duan Xingliu pulled out a small tower from his bosom and tossed it into the air. Demon Suppression Tower, go! Duan Xingliu cried out. The tower, originally the size of a palm, instantly swelled, becoming a stone tower a hundred zhang high. The top of the tower went directly into the center of the portal in the vortex, sinking in nearly a third of its height, while the rest of the tower hovered in mid-air. Before long, the first level of the stone tower suddenly opened wide, radiating brilliant light. Duan Xingliu shouted, All disciples, if you do not enter the secret realm now, then when! Big brother, hurry, we only have a quarter of an hour to enter the secret realm; if we delay, we wont be able to get in! Xin Ling tugged on Song Jians sleeve and urged hurriedly. Both of them leaped forward, turning into a stream of light, flying towards the grand entrance of the first level of the stone tower. On the plaza below, all the disciples summoned their flying swords and performed the Sword Flight Art to soar into the sky. In an instant, it was as if countless fireworks were shooting up from the ground, rushing into the void. Within a short period of time, everyone had entered the Demon Suppression Tower and flew upwards through it. In the span of a quarter of an hour, everyone had entered the secret realm. Chapter 1437 - Chapter 1437 Chapter 1439 Dragon Palace Treasure Chapter 1437: Chapter 1439: Dragon Palace Treasure Chapter 1437: Chapter 1439: Dragon Palace Treasure Song Jian felt as though he had entered a time passage, surrounded by dazzling, multicolored lights. A mysterious force enveloped him and propelled him forward. When he attempted to control his body, the force gradually increased, always maintaining control over him. After trying for a while, Song Jian gave up resisting and let the force carry him onward. In this time passage, there was no concept of time. Song Jian didnt know how long he had been flying, but the Time Law seal on his chest occasionally sent a burning sensation his way, as though something was being absorbed. However, when he opened his personal attribute interface, Song Jian couldnt see any changes, so he could only temporarily give up. He didnt know how much time had passed when a light cluster that looked like an exit appeared ahead. Wrapped in the mysterious force, Song Jian flew toward the light. As he drew closer, the cluster grew larger, originally the size of a fist and growing to a huge portal over several kilometers in diameter by the time Song Jian approached. In front of it, Song Jian was as tiny as a speck of dust. Without a moments hesitation, Song Jian charged into the light cluster. In an instant, a massive flood of information poured into Song Jians mind like a tidal wave. This vast stream of information flooded his brain as if a red-hot iron rod had been fiercely thrust into his head. With a muffled grunt, Song Jians face showed a hint of pain. However, his spirit attribute was now as strong as that of a Legendary Realm warrior, so he could still bear the influx of such an extensive stream of information. If it were an ordinary person, their head would probably burst open like a watermelon. Even other disciples would faint from the pain if they were infused with such vast information, thought Song Jian. The degree of pain was not something a third-tier warrior could withstand. Soon, a series of images began to appear in Song Jians mind. The scenes he saw now were almost identical to those he had glimpsed in the fortune vortex portal at the Imperial Sword Sect square, but they were much more vivid, as if the resolution had suddenly jumped from high definition to ultra-high definition. Following the successive glimpses of battling scenes, a blue planet appeared before Song Jian, and he was like a meteor hurtling toward that planet. On the vast lands below, countless strong warriors fought fiercely, spilling blood on the ground. A variety of powerful martial arts and magic unfolded, moving mountains and filling seas with their might, changing the landscape of the earth rapidly. Just then, meteors with long tails appeared in the sky, hundreds, perhaps thousands, like a meteor shower scattered across the vast lands. At this moment, Song Jian was an inconspicuous meteor among them. As he drew closer and closer to the ground, he found that he could start controlling his body again, and the mysterious force began to fade as they descended to the land. Only when Song Jian had fully regained control did he realize that he was plummeting toward a vast sea. Is this also a battlefield? What a strong stench of blood! Song Jian frowned slightly. He was still a few hundred meters from the sea surface but had already smelled a strong scent of blood. However, the surroundings were eerily quietCit seemed like he had come to a battlefield where the fighting had ended. With a thought, his flying sword rose into the air and positioned itself under Song Jians feet. Originally falling toward the sea, Song Jian drew an arc in the air and, skimming the surface, flew toward the source of the strongest blood scent. The sea surface was littered with bodies. These bodies had fish-like heads, ugly and fierce, yet with human-like torsos, though they were quite short, seeming like human children aged around thirteen or fourteen. The Sea Clan Song Jian thought to himself. The Sea Clan was also present in the game world and was a large group with over a hundred subtypes. The Sea Clan in front of him resembled the Mermaid Clan in the game world to a significant degree. However, the Mermaid Clan in the game world would only live near freshwater rivers and never appeared in the sea. But here, within a thousand-meter radius, floated the bodies of the Mermaid Clan. Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt as if someone was spying on him, and a sense of danger emanated from the vast sea beneath his feet. Whoever could give him a premonition of danger must have definitely reached the Legendary Realm. Song Jians thoughts stirred, and his flying speed suddenly increased as he shot straight up into the sky. The next second, a massive shadow leapt out from the sea, almost biting at the spot where Song Jian had been just moments before with its vicious, 180-degree gaping mouth. Torrents of seawater flowed towards the beasts mouth as the corpses of dozens from the Mermaid Clan were swallowed into its belly. A sea beast of the Legendary Realm? Song Jian looked down at the giant sea beast, over thirty meters in length, and couldnt help but tighten his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. This was the first monster he had encountered since entering the secret realm. Lucky for him, it was only at the Legendary Realm. Elsewhere, creatures of the Legendary Realm were known as King Level BOSSes, terrifying beings indeed. But here, their strength was considered slightly below average. Just as Song Jian was preparing to slay the BOSS in front of him, a thundering boom suddenly sounded in the distance. A dazzling white light shot up from the seas surface, soaring into the heavens like a pillar connecting earth and sky, standing tall there. That is Song Jian turned his head towards the beam of light, as if he remembered something, and took out the little booklet about the secret realm that Xing Ling had given him before entering. Before entering, Song Jian had only casually glanced through it, but he had an impression of this pillar of lightCthe booklet seemed to contain a description of it! Dragon Palace Treasure! Song Jian flipped through the booklet, his eyes lighting up. He looked up at the pillar of light, his eyes filled with excitement. Actually, the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm is just a segment of time extracted from the river of time, a piece of history that repeats itself in an infinite loop. Seen from the outside, it appears like a mirage. Unlike other secret realms which are real, where treasures obtained within can be brought back to the game world, the items of the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm cannot. However, thats not to say that the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm is of no value. On the contrary, its value is immense! The Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm is rife with battle, where entrants can join in to gain combat experience. In this secret realm, Legendary creatures are commonplace, and demigods are as common as dogs, naturally leading to an abundance of Martial Arts Secret Scrolls, from the Legendary to the Ascended Realm. Though not effortlessly obtained, they are much more accessible than in the game world. Even though items from the secret realm cannot be brought back, they still exist there, and can be studied or even deconstructed. The bodies of the Starry Skys mighty beings can be dissected at will. For some, these discoveries hold much more value than any equipment or treasure. In fact, when the secret realm opens, all the treasures within are unlocked. The Dragon Palace Treasure is one of the least eye-catching because it mostly contains various weapons and equipment that cannot be taken out of the secret realm. Only those with a crafting side business would be interested in this treasure. But for Song Jian, the Dragon Palace Treasure was of far greater interest than to anyone else because he had a battle pet from the Dragon Clan! In the Dragon Palace Treasure, theres not only a wealth of weapons and equipment, but also a considerable number of Dragon Clan combat skills! Song Jian said with a smile. He thought for a moment, and his figure turned into a lightning bolt as he flew towards the distant pillar of light. PS: Thanks to Fried Potato dipped in Ketchup for the reward of 500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1438 - Chapter 1438 Chapter 1440 Domain Power Chapter 1438: Chapter 1440 Domain Power Chapter 1438: Chapter 1440 Domain Power ` Song Jian flew towards the pillar of light above the sea, and many others also noticed it and flew towards it. In no time, the previously tranquil sea surface began to stir with wind and waves, with one wave after another rolling across the sea. Song Jian also saw that others had discovered the light pillar, but he didnt mind it. Only when he got close did he realize that the figures flying towards the pillar had an unreal feeling about them, as if they were 3D projections. Although they looked exactly like real people, there were some flawed details that made them easy to see through and not genuine! These people are also a part of the secret realm. In other words, they are all from the past. Millions of years ago, when the Dragon Palace Treasure was made accessible, they also came here to seek the treasure. The River of Time and Space captured their images at that time, Song Jian thought to himself. Hey, another one from the Human Race. Why do we see you everywhere? Its like youre the locusts of the starry sky! In the distance, a Legendary Realm demon looked towards Song Jian, his face full of disdain and a hint of murderous intent stirring in his eyes! Song Jian turned to look. This demon seemed to be from the Pig Tribe, with a fat head and big ears, and a pigs head sat atop his robust neck, his long pig snout adorned with several bronze nose rings. Unlike other pig demons who were covered in fat, the one before him seemed strong, but his body had not a single piece of fat, like a fitness coach, all muscles bulging. With the slightest movement, it looked like a little mouse was scurrying under his skin, and an oppressive force hit Song Jian even before the creature got close! Level one hundred seventy-nine, just one level away from the peak of the Legendary Realm, Song Jian squinted his eyes and carefully examined the large demon before him. Thanks to the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, even if it exceeded him by fifty to sixty levels, Song Jian could clearly see the others level. It wasnt like for others who could only see a skull level if the gap was more than ten levels. Hahaha, Pig Head, you dare to be insolent in the Human Territory, arent you afraid of being slain by Human Race powerhouses! A creature decked in pitch-black armor, akin to an alien, sneered at the pig demon with a piercing shriek, and then burst into laughter. What of the Human Territory, I come and go as I please! the pig demon said with a snort, looking around somewhat nervously. Alright, Zi Sha, the Pig Tribe is notorious for bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Although this is the Human Territory, it is only in name. Human Race powerhouses rarely appear here, so dont scare Tu Ke. After all, hes supposed to be a teammate! said a slender creature that looked about eighty- to ninety-percent human, but had only a single horizontal eye, laughing. The light pillar could not be approached at this moment; once getting close, an extremely strong repelling force would be felt. Like the others, Song Jian was left floating in the air around the pillar. It wasnt long before twenty or thirty people appeared around the pillar. Looking around, all were oddly shaped members of different races, without a single human in sight! Furthermore, those who appeared here were all from the Legendary Realm. The weakest were at the early stages of level one hundred twenty, and the strongest were peak Legendary Realm warriors at level one hundred eighty. Among them, a golden-furred monkey with a towering stature over two meters tall had the most intense aura of a strong being, and there seemed to be a strange fluctuation emanating from its body in all directions. This golden monkey was trying hard to control this strange fluctuation from its body, but it couldnt be perfectly concealed, and occasionally a waft of the fluctuation would emerge, perceivable by others. The Power of Law, Song Jians heart sank. Although the other was only level one hundred eighty, at the peak of the Legendary Realm, this strange fluctuation in his body hinted at the Power of Law. It indicated that he was already one footstep into the Law Domain and advancing to demigod was only a matter of time. There was a significant area cleared around it, obviously, the others also felt that this golden monkey was not to be trifled with and dared not approach it. The golden monkey itself had an arrogant demeanor, looking down on the others around him. Upon seeing Song Jian, it also snorted coldly, a flicker of murderous intent flashing in its eyes. ` I have now merged into the secret realm, these foreign races can see me, and they can kill me! Song Jian thought to himself, They conceal none of their killing intent, yet not one dares to act. It seems that at this time, humans are truly formidable, intimidating all races! All the surrounding foreign races possess strength beyond the Legendary Realm, while Song Jian at this moment only displays third tier combat power, which is generally considered by those in the Legendary Realm as no more than an ant-like existence that can be crushed at any moment. But seeing Song Jian, these foreign races only dare to reveal their killing intent without acting, clearly fearing that information might leak and provoke retaliation from the Human Race! The treasures of the Dragon Palace belong to the Deep Sea Dragon Clan, belong to the foreign races, and humans have no right to enter A member of the Bovine Race with curved horns stared at Song Jian and suddenly said in a muffled tone. The other foreign races, seeing someone taking the lead, all took on the expression of spectators, their faces bearing an inexplicable smile as they watched the bull-man and Song Jian. Indeed, human, you are too weak, better to step back. This is the foreign races treasure, and the Human Race has no right to enter! A member of the Python Race hissed with his forked tongue, echoing the sentiment. Hahaha, little fellow, daring to come here with only third tier combat power, such bravery, didnt your elders tell you, when encountering stronger foreign races in the wild, to quickly leave? The other foreign races burst into laughter, what they feared was the reputation of the Human Race, not this human in front of them with merely third tier combat power. Song Jian stared at the Bovine Race individual who had first spoken, and his aura burst forth with the appearance of wanting to battle and fight. At this point, there was no need for pointless arguments; only a display of strength was required. Strong beings do not associate with the weak, and the reason this group of foreign races was making things difficult for Song Jian was partly because he was human and partly because the strength he showed was the weakest. Hahaha, Modo, this kid is provoking you! the other foreign racers all started laughing uproariously, looking mockingly at the Bovine Race individual. Human, you must have reverence for the strong! Modo, the Bovine Race individual, snorted coldly, a powerful aura becoming evident as he unveiled the power of his domain, which extended to an area with a radius of thirty meters. The surrounding foreign racers promptly retreated, making room for a large area! Modo, the Bovine Race individual, let out a low roar and charged toward Song Jian, stepping through the void. Soon, Modo from the Bovine Race charged within thirty meters of Song Jian, and instantly, Song Jian felt a restraining force appear on the surface of his body, as if countless ropes were binding him, rendering him immobile. Domain power, the rudimentary form of the Power of Law, only a capability those in the Legendary Realm can comprehend Song Jian mused internally, and the corner of his mouth couldnt help but curve up into a smile, Too weak, this amount of force, its simply impossible to restrict me, and with a range of merely thirty meters, laughable, this must be the weakest Domain Power I have ever seen! With one thought, Song Jian shouted fiercely, Break! Immediately, a sharp and fierce aura surged from Song Jians body, like a blade, severing all the restraining forces that surrounded him, and at the same time, the Sky-breaking Sword in Song Jians hand bloomed with a dazzling Sword Qi, slashing towards the Bovine Race individual. PS: Thanks to Emperor Qin Shi Huang X for the reward of 500 Qidian coins~ Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1439 - Chapter 1439 Chapter 1441 The Mermaid Clan Chapter 1439: Chapter 1441: The Mermaid Clan Chapter 1439: Chapter 1441: The Mermaid Clan A third-order combat legend, huh, another human prodigy, I knew someone daring to come to the East Sea area alone couldnt be an ordinary cultivator! An alien saw that Song Jian instantly broke through under the oppression of Domain Power, and a look of sudden realization appeared on his face. Everyone guessed it, only this stupid bull didnt know, hmph, even more foolish than the Pig Tribe! A leopard-headed demon sneered with contempt, Without any instigation, it charged out and became the scapegoat. No wonder the Broken Mountain Bull Clan is losing ground in the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield. It wont be long before they are exterminated by the Human Race Damn it, curse the Bull Tribe if you want, but why involve our Pig Tribe? A pig-headed demon expressed dissatisfaction with two snorts and said, With third-order Combat Power daring to come to the East Sea, who else could it be but a human prodigy? Otherwise, he would have been easily killed by now. Its just unknown which sect this human prodigy belongs to, and just how strong the guardian protector is sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, are you setting your sights on the guardian protector now? Ha ha, I didnt see it coming that the Bloodthirsty Pig Tribe would have such ambition, ha ha ha! The previously mentioned golden-haired ape, who was one step into the Demi-God Level, suddenly burst out laughing. Its perceptive powers spread out like a tide in an instant, but after a moment, the golden-haired ape frowned deeply, a grim expression on its face. A few of the strongest aliens nearest to it glanced at the ape, and the golden-haired ape shook its head slightly, yet was immensely shocked inside. When human prodigies venture out for trials, they will have guardian protectors by their side to ensure their safety. The greater the potential of the human prodigy, the higher the strength of the guardian protector. The golden-haired ape wanted to probe the guardian protector of this human before it, but despite its best efforts, it couldnt sense any trace of the guardian protector. Not even a trace of presence can be felt. This guardian protectors power is far above mine, at least that of a Demi-God Level expert, or even a God-Level protector! The golden-haired ape thought to itself. Seeing the golden-haired ape shake its head, the other aliens showed shocked expressions and looked at Song Jian with a hint of wariness. Though Song Jian was strong, with third-order Combat Power capable of battling early Legendary Realm powerhouses, there were now more than a hundred alien strong ones present. They could easily kill him if they ganged up, but these aliens didnt dare to move, mistakenly believing that Song Jian was a human prodigy with a guardian protector following. Otherwise, they would have attacked him in a group long ago. The Human Race is powerful, contesting fiercely with all the races. Although the Starry Sky All Races are not united, with many opposing and resenting each other, their views are surprisingly unified when it comes to dealing with the Human Race, which shows the immense pressure the Human Race has put on the Starry Sky All Races. Song Jian had fought many Legendary Realm powerhouses, but in the world of the game, the Domain Power of those Legendary Realm powerhouses wasnt that formidable, encompassing at most around ten meters or so. Some were even killed by Song Jian with a single move before they got close, without ever utilizing their Domain Power. And those at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, their domains covered even wider areas. For example, the Flame King, who had been in the Legendary Realm for over a thousand years, could almost envelop a five hundred meter radius with his Domain Power. During battle, numerical superiority became not so prominent; with one move, he could heavily damage everything within a five hundred meter radius, with no team being able to withstand it. Song Jian broke through Modos Domain Power, and in his hand, the Sky-breaking Sword shone with dazzling Sword Qi, slashing fiercely towards Modo. Modo was startled, a sense of deadly threat washed over him; he had held some disdain for Song Jian before but now instantly upgraded Song Jians threat level to above the Legendary Realm. Prodigy, youre a human prodigy! Modo emitted a cry of terror, as if realizing something, and a surging aura suddenly moved through him. His body swelled violently, enlarging by a full size. Originally less than two meters in height, he suddenly approached three meters, standing in the void like a giant. The innate skill of the Broken Mountain Bull Clan, Great Strength Bull Demon Power, heh, forced to reveal his ace so quickly, what a waste this stupid bull is! An alien said disdainfully, his gaze towards Song Jian now cautious. You should know that even for human prodigies, the guardian protectors would not show themselves unless its a matter of life and death. As long as you dont kill him, even aliens wont face a deadly danger. But if the prodigy himself has formidable strength to kill them, then it becomes another outcome. That is the sorrow of being an alien. In front of a human prodigy, he can kill you, but you can only injure him. Once you harbor murderous intentions, the guardian protector behind him will instantly make a move and kill you! The member of the Pig Tribe, Modo, saw his skin turn a grayish-green hue, making him appear as solid as rock. Faced with the Sword Qi, he swung his fist, triggering a massive boom in the air. The resultant sonic blast swept through, sending ripples visible to the naked eye in all directions. Clang~ A metallic clang exploded in everyones ears, causing the faces of some weaker members of the Legendary Realm at the beginning stages to turn pale as they hastily retreated. For the different races, their ears were an extremely vulnerable part, and that sound was almost the equivalent of a full-force blow from someone at the beginning stages of the Legendary Realm. Boom! The sea surface erupted with waves tens of meters high as countless sea creatures frantically burrowed toward the ocean floor. The disseminating force was like innumerable sharp blades piercing through the water, and within moments, the bodies of dozens of sea creatures, each over ten meters in size, slowly rose to the surface, filling the air with an ever more intense scent of blood. Over a hundred kilometers away from the light pillar that marked the opening of the Dragon Palace Treasure, several armored merfolk generals looked in the direction of the pillar. Behind them stood over a thousand merfolk warriors who, though small in stature, each exuded a strong scent of blood, as if they had just been through a significant battle! Commander, the Dragon Palace Treasure has been unveiled; its an opportunity for our Sea ClanChow can we let it fall into others hands! a merfolk of the Legendary Realm at the beginning stages spoke eagerly, unable to restrain himself. The Dragon Clan has been annihilated by the Human Race years ago, and the few that escaped dare not show their faces to this day. Their treasure should rightly be inherited by the Sea Clan! another merfolk warrior said with a heavy voice, his eyes alight with fervor. Originally, the Mermaid Clan was only a medium to lower strength race within the Sea Clan, while the Dragon Clan was the royal family of the entire Sea Clan, ruling the four seas. The treasures left behind by the Dragon Clan were far more alluring to the other sea races than ordinary treasures. Then we Uncertainty flickered across the merfolk commanders face. Having just endured a fierce battle with countless dead and injured, it was time to lick their wounds and recover their morale, not a wise choice to vie for treasure among different races. They could very well end up utterly annihilated. However, stumbling upon the Dragon Clan treasure was a huge opportunity for the likes of their Sea Clan, worth risking their lives to fight for! Alright, then, lets The merfolk commander clenched his teeth, about to issue the order to proceed to the pillar when at that moment, a vast consciousness enveloped them all. Humph, lowly bloodlines, daring to covet the Dragon Clan Treasure, you shall suffer the agony of the soul-searing flames! a voice rang in the ears of all merfolk warriors. Who is it, show yourself! The merfolk commanders face changed dramatically as he instantly unfolded his Domain Power, covering an area of a hundred meters in radius. Inside the domain, a light blue aura filled the air, and in a short while, a stunningly handsome youth with silver armor and white hair appeared before them all. Chapter 1440 - Chapter 1440 Chapter 1442 Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Chapter 1440: Chapter 1442: Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Chapter 1440: Chapter 1442: Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races The young man had sword-like eyebrows and sparkling eyes, his face exuded valiance, and what made all the Mermaid Clan warriors tremble with fear, were the two small, tree-branch-like horns on his forehead. These horns were only three inches long, bronze in color, and flickered with an unusual divine light. The, the Dragon Clan! The Mermaid Commander felt his throat go dry and his face showed a look of fear, his Domain Power began to tremble for a moment before slowly receding. Having a Domain Power reach one hundred meters was already considered outstanding among legendary realm powerhouses, far stronger than the previous Bovine Clan member, but in front of this young man, the Mermaid Commander didnt even dare to deploy his Domain Power, which showed how deep the residual power of the Dragon Clan intimidated these members of the Sea Clan. My Lord! The Mermaid Commander immediately knelt down, kneeling in the void without daring to raise his head. Behind him, a large group of Mermaid warriors also knelt down. Capable of hovering in the void as if on solid ground, these Mermaid warriors must have at least third order Combat Power. My name is Ao Tian, I came specifically for the Dragon Palace Treasure. You lowly bloodline creatures also dare to covet the Dragon Palace Treasure, you deserve death! Ao Tian glared coldly at the group of Mermaids as he rebuked them. My Lord, spare our lives! The Mermaid Commander trembled all over. The faint Dragon Might emanating from the other party was a natural bloodline suppression. Although the Mermaid Commander had reached the peak of the Legendary Realm, and Ao Tian had at most mid-legendary realm strength, differing by two minor realms, the Mermaid Commander knew well that if a dispute arose, it would be a trivial matter for the other party to kill them. All of the Sea Clan, every one of them, was under the command of the Dragon Clan. Facing any order from a member of the Dragon Clan, none dared to disobey, even if the other was merely a child with first order Combat Power. Because within the bloodline genes of all Sea Clan members, there was a gene that carried a fear of the Dragon Clan. Under the pressure of Dragon Might, the strength of the Sea Clan couldnt be exerted even to one percent of their capability, which was why the Dragon Clan had been able to rule over the Sea Clan for tens of thousands of years. If it werent for the Dragon Clan almost being wiped out in the conflict with the Human Race, clans like the Mermaid Clan would never have been able to appear on the surface of the sea and would instead be still deep in the ocean, doing the lowest and most menial tasks like mining and farming. Hmph, the Dragon Clan has suffered great disasters; now is the time when we need people. Ill spare you this once Ao Tian snorted coldly, casually pointed at the Mermaid Commander and his two deputies and said, The three of you, follow me into the Dragon Palace to retrieve the treasure. When the time comes, not only will your disrespect be pardoned, but you will also receive a reward! Thank you, my Lord! The Mermaid Commander hurriedly agreed, and after hesitating for a moment, asked, Just the three of us, my Lord? Although these warriors I command are of lower strength, they are all soldiers who have fought a hundred battles and can prevail even against an enemy ten times their number. Bringing them along will surely be of help to you! Hmph, those who havent reached the strength of the Legendary Realm will only be going to their deaths if they go inside. Have them wait outside, ready to provide backup at any moment! Ao Tian looked dismissively at the soldiers behind the Mermaid Commander then turned and flew towards the pillar of light, Keep up, the Dragon Palace Treasure is about to open! In the starry sky, on a planet that had been occupied by the Void Insect Clan, stood a palace atop its tallest mountain. In the plaza before the palace, countless Insects in black carapaces were shrieking and fighting one another. These were newly born members of the Insect Clan, undergoing combat training, but the pale green blood that spilled during their training made it seem as though they were in a real life-and-death struggle. Just then, a shadow swept across the sky. A creature over three meters long with three sharp, spear-like tails fluttering behind it from the Void Insect Clan descended in front of the plaza. Boom! Inside the palace, a powerful aura suddenly erupted as an Insect Clan Commander flew out and knelt before the landed Void Insect Clan member. Female Marshal! Kaza knelt on one knee before the Void Insect Clan member with three bone tails, a look of admiration on his face. He bowed his head and said, The Female Marshal descends, may I ask for your orders? Kaza, are you familiar with the savage planet? A black aura encircled the Female Marshal like a long dragon. It stared at the Insect Clan leader before it and asked directly. Female Marshal, the savage planet was previously under the rule of the Dragon Clan, but now it has been defeated by the Human Race and falls within the Human Territory. However, after defeating the Dragon Clan, the human race left only the Destruction Army to guard it. The commander of the Destruction Army possesses divine-level strength; within three moves, he defeated the East Sea Dragon King and took his head! Kaza spoke respectfully, I witnessed the great battle from the sidelines but did not engage in conflict with the human race! Heh, you certainly have the nerve! The Female Marshal of the Insect Clan let out a slight chuckle. On her stern face, there was an unexpected flirtatiousness akin to that of a young girl. She tossed something she had been holding in front of Kaza, laughing, This is the head of the Dragon King of the East Sea. I killed it with just one move! What, the Dragon King of the East Sea? A god-level powerhouse Kaza looked at the ferocious head that rolled in front of it, a trace of surprise flickered across its face as it hastily flattered, Female Marshal is mighty, the commander of the Dragon Destruction Legion is no match for you Enough with the compliments, the Female Marshal waved her hand and said, Ive obtained some information from the head of the Dragon King from the Sea Clan; the Dragon Palace Treasure is about to open soon. Take a few people, and go seize the Dragon Palace Treasure for me, remember, theres a Dragon Emperors Dragon Pearl inside; you must bring it back to me, got it? By your command, I shall not fail, Kaza quickly responded. Hmm, very good, the Female Marshal nodded in satisfaction and said, One must be at least in the Legendary Realm to qualify for entry. See to it, and if you handle it well, I will purify your bloodline for you once! To Kazas surprise, a look of ecstasy immediately crossed its face, and it bowed repeatedly, saying, Please rest assured, Female Marshal, I will certainly complete the mission! In the depths of space, an enormous star beast, more than ten kilometers in body length, casually wandered through the void. The star beasts were few in number and had extremely long lifespans. Adult star beasts survived by devouring stars, and it was common for entire star systems to be destroyed when an adult star beast consumed a sun, which is why their appearance would lead to a collective hunt by all races. A star beast possessed the power of the Legendary Realm at birth. Once mature, they reached Demi-God Level. And after tens of thousands of years, star beasts acquired god-level strength. The star beast in question was just over a thousand years old and was still considered a child among its kind. The star beast, which had been wandering with its eyes closed, seemed to sense something. Its nostrils fluttered slightly as it opened its eyes, looking in a specific direction. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scent of treasure, lots of treasure With a flash of white light, the star beasts massive form vanished, and in its place stood a human child with an odd appearance. The child was eyebrowless, with bulging eyes and a large mouth, looking somewhat ugly. Treasure, abundant treasure, if I could devour it, maybe I could enter the hibernation period ahead of time The child muttered to itself, staring into the distance of the void with a hint of a smile on its face. Whoosh~ The child transformed into a streak of white light and disappeared instantaneously. The opening of the Dragon Palace Treasure attracted the attention of many. Song Jian watched as people continually flew towards the column of light. Those who hadnt reached the Legendary Realm didnt even dare to approach, merely watching from a distance, while warriors of the Legendary Realm had no qualms about getting closer to the light column to take a look. Almost all are legends, and so far, I havent seen any demi-god or god-level powerhouses appear! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a voice full of surprise came from the distance, Senior brother, senior brother, youre actually here too! This is great! Chapter 1441 - Chapter 1441 Chapter 1443 God-Level Protector Chapter 1441: Chapter 1443: God-Level Protector Chapter 1441: Chapter 1443: God-Level Protector The emergence of the Dragon Palace Treasure drew the attention of many strong contenders. The Void Insect Clan, the Dragon Clan, both Demon Clans, and even the Star Beasts all flew toward the light column emitted by the Dragon Palace Treasure. Song Jian waited patiently. So far, most of those attracted by the Dragon Palace Treasure were from the Demon Clan. The previous Bull Demon Clan and Bloodthirsty Pig Tribe were both part of the Demon Clan. After half an hour, what had been a crowd of mere hundreds had surged to over three hundred. Most were from the Demon Clan, with a minority from the other Demon Clan and the Insect Clan, and even that Star Beast transformed into an ugly human boy made an appearance among the onlookers. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard an excited voice and turned to see, surprisingly, it was Xin Ling. Xin Ling, youre nearby too? Song Jian said with a smile. Yes, senior brother, such good luck to be so close to you! Xin Ling said joyfully. You should know, although there were thousands of disciples from the Imperial Sword Sect who entered the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm, its range is vast, nearly covering several star systems, almost like a minor thousand worlds. Thousands entering this place is like standing by the sea, grabbing a handful of sand and throwing it into the oceanCits exceedingly difficult to find someone. So, you were attracted by the Dragon Palace Treasure as well? Song Jian said with a smile. Yes, I just happened to be nearby. Such an opportunity cannot be missed, but among all the chances here, the Dragon Palace Treasure ranks near the bottom, not much of a benefit to us! Xin Ling said, frowning slightly. Humph, boasting shamelessly, a little girl who just entered the third rank of Combat Power, speaking so grandly here, truly unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth! the Dragon Clan youth Ao Tian, upon hearing Xin Lings words, seemed to detect a belittling tone toward the Dragon Palace and couldnt resist scolding loudly. Xin Lings level was too low, barely at the early stage of third-rank Combat Power. If it werent for Song Jian establishing his might earlier, and Xin Ling standing beside him, then she would not have been able to get anywhere near the light column! Xin Ling was taken aback, glanced up at Ao Tian, and her face colored slightly, but she said nothing in defense. When she spoke of limited benefits, it was in reference to those like them, practitioners of this eraCafter all, the Dragon Palace Treasure still held great allure, or it wouldnt have attracted so many from the Legendary Realm. Seeing that Xin Ling remained silent, Ao Tian grew even more arrogant and was about to continue scolding when his expression suddenly changed and he looked into the distance, as if he sensed something. The others around also sensed the approach of a strong being and looked up. Before long, a handsome young man with a clear complexion, red lips, and white teeth, sitting cross-legged atop a Five-Colored Phoenix, flew rapidly toward them. This young man seemed to be only about fourteen or fifteen years old. His aura was openly displayed, showing he had peak third-rank Combat Power, which superficially seemed a bit stronger than Song Jian. However, the Five-Colored Phoenix he rode was a being from the Legendary Realm, and it was because of it that others hesitated! To have a Legendary Realm being as a mount, this human must be a prodigy of the Human Race! a member of the Demon Clan murmured. Humph, look carefully at the race before you speak. That is a Five-Colored Phoenix. Compared to a Legendary Realm mount, a Five-Colored Phoenix is incomparable! The question is which sects prodigy this young human belongs to! This may be the Human Territory, but humans are rare, how have three human prodigies gathered in such a short time Everyone was watching the young man, whispering to one another. Upon hearing the crowd discussing him, he frowned slightly. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared behind him. The figure flashed briefly, revealing its form before diving into the void. In the brief moment it appeared, an immense aura enveloped everyone, a presence only a God-level strong person could possess, spreading throughout the vicinity. In an instant, the area fell silent, dead quiet. It was a good long while before someone, trembling and with a low voice, said, A God, a God-level strong person, to be a protector No one doubted the identity of this young man any longer; even if he only had the peak of third-rank Combat Power, the Legendary Realm experts around him dared not belittle him. A God-level strong person needed only a single Divine Thought to annihilate everyone present! Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sensing the aura of the God-level strong person, members of other races had already begun to sneak away, even giving up on the Dragon Palace Treasure. The moment that the God-level strong persons presence was revealed, the Dragon Gods aura on Song Jian seemed to be activated, and his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye between his eyebrows automatically opened. Song Jian hurriedly tried to control it, not letting it open. A golden line appeared between his eyebrows and then slowly disappeared, but in that instant, the Dragon Gods aura leaked out. A God, the presence of a God-level strong person, another God-level strong persons presence a large Demon exclaimed in surprise, looking at Song Jian with a hint of fear in their eyes. The Broken Mountain Bull, which had previously fought with Song Jian, now trembled and stared at Song Jian for a long while before turning its head and flying away into the distance, directly giving up the chance to enter the Dragon Palace Treasure! The reason they had dared to fight Song Jian before was that he only possessed third-rank Combat Power, but now, with the presence of a God-level strong persons aura overwhelming him, even without a God-level strong person as a protector, he would have a God-level treasure to defend himself. Such an existence was not something one in the Legendary Realm could provoke! Luckily I didnt provoke him earlier, otherwise, the moment he used that God-level treasure, my life might have been lost right here The Demon Bull was panic-stricken, not even daring to look back at the column of light that reached to the sky, and flew straight into the stars. Around the column of light that reached to the heavens sat a group of strangely shaped strong people from various races, each occupying their own space. When the recently arrived titan of the Human Race scornfully looked at the different races around him and saw Song Jian and Xin Ling, surprise flashed across his face, and he couldnt help but utter a curious Huh before moving toward them. I am Song Qi from the Sky Demon Sect. May I ask which sects two fellow cultivators are high disciples of? The Human Race titan smiled as he greeted Song Jian and Xin Ling with cupped hands, his tone carrying a hint of warmth. Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian! Imperial Sword Sect, Xin Ling! Both returned the gesture. Imperial Sword Sect? Song Qi frowned slightly, his thoughts whirling as he recalled all the sects in the Human Territory, but he couldnt remember any called the Imperial Sword Sect! Imperial Sword Sect, Ive only heard of Sword Sect. Maybe its just a small branch of Sword Sect? Song Qi pondered inwardly. A large sect with tens or hundreds of thousands of members may cover several planets, and some disciples who fail to stand out simply leave to establish their own faction, becoming a branch sect, intricately connected to the main sect. Song Qi assumed that their sect was just a small branch of a larger sect and somewhat dismissed it internally. PS: Thanks to Emperor Qin Shi Huang X for the gift of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1442 - Chapter 1442 Chapter 1444 The Treasure Opens Chapter 1442: Chapter 1444: The Treasure Opens Chapter 1442: Chapter 1444: The Treasure Opens Song Qi of Sky Demon Sect, upon hearing the three words Imperial Sword Sect, was unable to find a corresponding sect in his mind and immediately felt a sense of disdain. However, soon his divine-level protector whispered to him, Do not underestimate them, the man bears a divine aura. My own aura attracted a thread of it earlier, and it leaked out A divine aura? Song Qi was startled, realizing that anyone with a divine-level treasure for protection was unlikely to be from a minor sect. Thoughts flashing through his mind, the smile on his face grew even broader. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So they are two esteemed disciples from the Imperial Sword Sect; what a fortunate meeting! Song Qi said. Sky Demon Sect, one of the ten ancient sects. The core technique of our sect, Sky Demon Dance, is a legendary grade technique, on the same level as the Chaos Sword Technique. However, by our era, it had already disappeared, leaving only fragments which have been demoted to a golden grade technique Xin Ling whispered to Song Jian. In preparation for this secret realm expedition, Xin Ling had done her share of research. Much of the information could not be included in the booklet she gave to Song Jian, which merely outlined the basics of the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm. Then if someone enters the Sky Demon Sect in the secret realm, wouldnt they have the chance to learn the complete Sky Demon Dance? Song Jian asked with a raised eyebrow, speaking softly. Thats right, in theory, it is possible, but in reality, very difficult! Xin Ling glanced at Song Jian and said, Think about the conditions under which you learned the Chaos Sword Canon. Here, the members of the sects are a thousandfold, even ten thousandfold that of the Imperial Sword Sect, and their strength is the same in scale. Moreover, Sky Demon Dance is the sects treasured technique; to learn it, one must at least become the Holy Child of the Sky Demon Sect! So, this man before us is the Holy Child of the Sky Demon Sect? I wonder if killing him would cause the Sky Demon Dance to drop? Song Jian looked at Song Qi, his eyes suddenly sparkling with excitement. Song Qi suddenly felt a chill, as if someone was after him, and anger surged within him. But he quickly suppressed it. Brother Song, Brother Song? Song Qi saw that Song Jian seemed somewhat distracted and couldnt help calling out to him. Ah, oh, Brother Song, to what extent have you cultivated Sky Demon Dance? Do you possess the complete technique? Song Jian lifted his head and asked suddenly. Song Qis face showed a trace of anger, but in the end, he still forced a smile and said, The Sky Demon Dance has nine layers, and Ive only learned the first three, nothing worth mentioning Song Jian did not know that asking others about their core techniques was a big taboo. But even if he did, he would not care. After all, this place was merely a secret realm. The people in front of him were only images from a hundred million years ago, and their actual beings had probably turned to dust long ago. In the secret realm, as long as he could gain enough benefits, he would leave this place and not associate too deeply with these images. Song Jians abrupt inquiry seemed to have angered Song Qi, who, after a brief exchange, kept to himself. I initially thought of seeking two allies from my own clan to form an alliance at the Dragon Palace Treasure, to explore it together. I didnt expect him to be so bold as to ask about the Sky Demon Dance, hmph! Song Qi gritted his teeth and thought to himself. Dont mind it, Sky Demon Dance is, after all, a legendary technique; their curiosity is inevitable. But Ive never heard of this Imperial Sword Sect. If it really is just a minor sect, how could they possess divine-level treasures for protection? Strange, strange The protector behind him was also puzzled, unclear about the origins of Song Jian and Xin Ling. Just then, around the towering column of light, a sudden rumble echoed, and the surrounding sea water violently surged up, much like a tornado, spiraling into the sky along the column of light. In short order, a waterspout hundreds of meters in diameter formed, a magnificent sight rarely seen in a century. However, the area was filled with overbearing spatial power. A member of the Demon Clan at the Legendary Realm got too close and, caught off guard, was directly sliced into pieces by dozens of spatial forces, scattering toward the ocean surface. This spectacle terrified everyone, except for Ao Tian, a young member of the Dragon Clan, who stood at a distance with a cold smirk on his face. Of all those present, if there was anyone most familiar with the Dragon Palace Treasure, it was this young member of the Dragon Clan, Ao Tian. He had long known that the opening of the Dragon Palace Treasure would release spatial power, so he had moved away early. Killing just one person, what a pity. This spatial power that has been accumulating for hundreds of years, even a Demi-God Level powerhouse would suffer severe injuries if involved, let alone someone at the Legendary Realm, hmph! Ao Tian said coldly to himself, with a frosty expression. The several leaders of the Mermaid Clan behind him glanced at each other, sweating coldly, realizing that if it werent for Ao Tians warning, they too might have been sucked in for getting too close. They couldnt contend with such a trap on their own. Before long, thick white fog emanated from the ceaseless waterspout, quickly enveloping an area several hundred meters in radius. The more cautious individuals all drew back, the previous scene having frightened everyone. Now seeing the white fog, they dared not approach it. Upon seeing the appearance of the white fog, the young Dragon Clan member whispered, Lets go! Having said that, he dashed into the white fog, with the several leaders of the Mermaid Clan hurrying to follow. At this time, the only chance to enter the Dragon Palace Treasure was to stay close behind Ao Tian. Many people saw the young Dragon Clan member take action; the clever ones followed, while the more cautious ones hesitated. By the time they decided to enter, the figure of the young Dragon Clan member could no longer be seen in the white fog, filling them with immense regret. After entering the white fog, everyone discovered that the previously fierce spatial power had vanished. They relaxed and, looking at the retreating figure of Ao Tian, a sly smile appeared on everyones face. Sword Flight Art was not suitable in the white fog, so Song Jian retracted his flying sword. The Chaotic Heavenly Wings behind him spread out as he rushed into the white fog, followed closely by Xin Ling. Behind her, a pair of delicate, membrane-like elf wings emerged, covered in golden magical patterns, almost matching the speed of Song Jians Chaotic Heavenly Wings. This white fog is formed from condensed spiritual energy. The Dragon Palace Treasure, having lain dormant for hundreds of years, has accumulated spiritual energy for centuries. Once opened, the released spiritual energy makes training here equivalent to ten days in just one day. Its just a shame that its not very useful for us. Moreover, the Treasure is only open for a short timeCoh, about fifteen minutes. We must find the entrance to the treasure within fifteen minutes, otherwise once the time is up and the doorway closes, we will miss this opportunity Xin Ling explained as she flew. Xin Ling, look over thereCis that the entrance to the Dragon Palace Treasure? Song Jian suddenly pointed into the distance and asked loudly. Xin Ling looked up and saw a fist-sized sphere of light in the distance continuously emitting light! Thats the place, Senior Brother, you have such good luck and vision, lets hurry! Xin Ling exclaimed joyfully. The two exchanged glances, smiled slightly, and flew together towards the sphere of light. Chapter 1443 - Chapter 1443 Chapter 1445 Dragon Emperors Dominating Art Chapter 1443: Chapter 1445: Dragon Emperors Dominating Art Chapter 1443: Chapter 1445: Dragon Emperors Dominating Art Song Jian saw a sphere of light, which was actually the portal to the Dragon Palace Treasure. It was a teleportation light gate, but because it was so far away, it looked like a light sphere. As they got closer, they discovered that it was a gigantic light gate over five meters high and more than three meters wide, similar to a colossal circular mirror, quietly hovering in the void, shrouded in white mist. Senior brother, this is it. Lets go in! Xin Ling said joyfully. The Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm was an infinite time loop secret realm forged by powerful beings from over a million years. This period was one of the most splendid times, with treasures continuously being uncovered and prodigies from all races emerging one after another. Even the war that annihilated countless races was included within this stretch of time. Those who entered and survived always found some gains. During the previous opening, the Imperial Sword Sect had obtained a large number of techniques from a million years ago. It was said that even the Chaos Sword Canon had only been a fragment in their possession until they completed it after entering the secret realm. The prodigy of the Human Race, hmph, dares to enter the Dragon Palace Treasure. I will kill you! The Dragon Clan youth from before suddenly flew out of the white mist. Seeing Song Jian and Xin Ling standing in front of the portal to the Dragon Palace Treasure, he was immediately inflamed with rage. The Dragon Clan had been annihilated by the Human Race in the past. Now, only a few survivors had fled into the starry sky, barely clinging to life. Ao Tian had overheard his clans elders talking and learned about the opening of the Dragon Palace Treasure. Thats why he had secretly returned here, hoping to retrieve the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl. Otherwise, how would heCa young dragon in the early stages of the Legendary RealmCdare to return alone to the Human Territory? The white mist could obscure vision but couldnt completely suppress the perception of the strong. A battle here with the human prodigy would inevitably attract the attention of the guardians behind him. The Dragon Palace Treasure was concealed within a hidden semi-dimensional plane, constructed by a Dragon Clan powerhouse. Aside from when it was open, even gods couldnt detect the portals location. Moreover, the Dragon Palace Treasure was suppressed by an array that only allowed entry to those under the Legendary Realms power level, with peak Legendary Realm warriors being the highest-level allowed. Demi-God level beings couldnt enter. If the human prodigy really dared to venture inside, not just him, other races would encounter him, and they wouldnt let them off either. The Dragon Clan youth Ao Tian snorted coldly and leaped into the light gate, disappearing from sight. That was the Dragon Clan youth, Ao Tian. He obtained the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl in the Dragon Palace Treasure and comprehended the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret. A thousand years later, he also advanced to become a god-level powerhouse Xin Ling whispered. God-level powerhouse Song Jian paused, then as if he had thought of something, he laughed and said, Do you think if I killed him here, would he still become a god-level powerhouse in the future? Although the secret realm captures a segment of history, whatever we do here wont change history. If you kill him now, Ao Tian will just disappear, and the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl would just benefit others. When time ends, everything will return to how it was, trapped in an endless loop Xin Ling said as she glanced at Song Jian. However, if youre capable, you could wait for Ao Tian to obtain the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl and comprehend the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret before killing him. Perhaps you could then extract the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, which is a Legendary Realm technique not inferior to the Chaos Sword Canon, and also the complete version Xin Ling smiled and said, There are records in the Imperial Sword Sect of people who have done this before. But after Ao Tian comprehended the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, he instantly broke through to the peak of the Legendary Realm. The Imperial Sword Sect disciple at the time was only at the peak of third-tier combat power, and since he was alone, he eventually gave up! Heh, lets see what happens. The Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, just by the name, you can tell its a Dragon Clan technique. Even if it drops, I might not be able to cultivate it. Lets forget it Song Jian laughed. Just then, the Black Dragon Kama communicated with him, Silly Song Jian, if you cant cultivate it, can give it to me. Im also from the Dragon Clan, I can definitely cultivate it! A flash of realization crossed Song Jians face. Although Kama was a Western Golden Giant Dragon, it was clear that Ao Tian was an Eastern Giant Dragon. Although both species were called the Dragon Clan, their racial differences were significant! Can you really cultivate it? Song Jian couldnt help but ask curiously. At the moment, Kama was on the threshold of stepping into the Legendary Realm. With her age, it would not be possible for her to have such strength, even with the inheritance of blood. It required hundreds or even thousands of years for her to possibly step into the true Legendary Realm. But following Song Jian, they had encountered one opportunity after another; not only had her strength greatly increased, but her bloodline also had progressed, advancing from the original Black Dragon lineage to the sovereignty of the Western Giant Dragons, the Golden Giant Dragons. Western Dragon kind did not have the concept of cultivation. They relied solely on physical fitness, and their strength naturally increased with age. They never cultivated techniques. But it was different for Eastern Giant Dragons. Like the Demon Clan and the Human Race, they could cultivate, and the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art was an ultimate technique that only those of the Dragon Emperors direct lineage were qualified to practice! I think I can cultivate it! Black Dragon Kama said seriously within the Pet Space. Alright, well try if theres a chance. If it doesnt drop, dont blame me! Song Jian shook his head and communicated back. Although the peak of the Legendary Realm was powerful, Song Jian believed that if he encountered the opponent, it would be an even match. If he could launch a surprise attack, his chances of winning would be even greater. Moreover, after obtaining the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, the opponents sudden surge in power would require an adaptation period during which his full Legendary Realm peak strength couldnt be fully harnessed. Song Jian felt his odds were quite good. Killing Ao Tian shouldnt be difficult; the challenge was whether he could extract the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret right away! Seeing Song Jian deep in thought and silent, Xin Ling exclaimed, Senior brother, you wouldnt really be considering how to kill him and obtain the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, would you? Its impossible. The Dragon Palace Treasure is his home turf. Even one-on-one, you wouldnt stand a chance against him, not to mention there are so many other races inside! Enough of that, lets not indulge in wild speculation. Lets go, we dont have much time! Song Jian patted Xin Lings head and smiled. In the brief moment they had stood there, already a dozen people had entered the Dragon Palace Treasure. If they didnt go in soon, the good items might all be snatched up by others. Xin Ling nodded, and the two leaped into the light gate. They were like two droplets of water falling into a pond, causing a few ripples, but soon, the light gate returned to its calm state, resembling once again the circular mirror. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1444 - Chapter 1444 Chapter 1446 The Crab General Chapter 1444: Chapter 1446: The Crab General Chapter 1444: Chapter 1446: The Crab General After passing through the light gate, Song Jian and Xing Ling staggered forward a couple of steps, as if someone had pushed them from behind. Once they steadied themselves, they realized they had actually entered the depths of the sea, with dark waters over their heads, where schools of fish emitting their own light swam ceaselessly, like stars. Is this the Dragon Palace? Xing Ling said. As she spoke, a few bubbles floated up from her mouth, startling her. It was then that the two of them noticed that they were in a vast expanse of gently undulating water, which was of such purity and lightness that it was easy to overlook its presence without paying attention. No, this isnt water Song Jian was alarmed. This is liquid spirit energy. My god, could it be that the entire Dragon Palace is filled with liquid spirit energy! Song Jian looked around and could vaguely see that the area was extremely vast, with mountains, deep-sea trenches, tall plants, and in the distance, clusters of underwater palaces shimmering with a faint light. That must be the exact location of the Dragon Palace. All of this is liquid spirit energy. Cultivating here, the speed would be at least ten times that of the outside world. In at most three months, Im confident I could advance to level one hundred and twenty Song Jian exclaimed with delight. Normallly, cultivation would also enhance combat experience, but only a little, even less than what one would gain from hunting monsters. However, some diligent players would hunt monsters by day and practice their cultivation techniques at night. Over time, they would attain significantly higher levels than those who didnt cultivate at night. Cultivation required the consumption of spirit energy. The richer the spirit energy in a location, the more combat experience one would gain from cultivation. Here, the spirit energy was so dense that it had liquified. Cultivating in this place would be nearly as effective as using Purple Crystal, and the speed at which one gained combat experience would be incredibly fast! We cant even use this liquid energy Xing Ling glanced at Song Jian and said curiously. Her words were like a bucket of cold water, abruptly waking Song Jian from his excitement. Yes, the essence of this secret realm is that it captures a segment of audio-visual, everything seen and heard is real, but it all happened a million years ago Song Jian sighed and said. That must be the location of the Dragon Palace Treasure. Lets hurry over. The entry into the Dragon Palace Treasure is random, some people might have entered and already reached inside the Dragon Palace! Xing Ling pointed towards the series of palaces rolling in the distance and said. Right, lets hurry, and not let anyone get there before us! Song Jian said. When they were about to use the Sword Flight Art, they discovered that this area was forbidden for flying. There was a no-fly zone overhead, which prevented not only Sword Flight but also Song Jians Wings of Heaven, and even leaping into the air wasnt possible. We can only walk there step by step! Xin Ling said helplessly: I hope not many people have entered the Dragon Palace, and that there will be something left for us! However, that Ao Tian is from the Dragon Clan, and he should have a way to enter the Dragon Palace directly from the portal The two ran towards the Dragon Palace, passing towering coral trees and pearls as big as human heads that served as street lamps, and all kinds of sea treasures piled up like mountains. On Earth, these would be worth billions, even hundreds of billions, but here, to Song Jian and Xin Ling, they were worthless. They did not spare them a glance and ran straight toward the distant Dragon Palace. Be careful! Song Jian suddenly grabbed Xin Ling and whispered. Whoosh~ A fish spear, gleaming with a metallic luster, plunged into the ground in front of the two. Had they not noticed and kept running forward, the spear would have been poised to stab Xin Ling right on target. Who goes there! Xin Ling shouted angrily. With a flick of her wrist, a sword the size of a finger began to grow, instantly transforming into a three-foot-long green blade that she grasped in her hand. At that moment, a creature with a stocky figure featuring a crabs head, a scorpions shell on its back, a huge scorpions claw for its left hand, and an arm covered in blue-brown carapace on the right leaped out. Pointing at the two, it roared furiously, You puny humans dare to trespass into the Dragon Palace Treasures sacred grounds? You are truly courting death! Leave at once, or face immediate demise right here! General Crab? Early Legendary Realm, gosh, is every monster here at the Legendary Realms strength? This Dragon Palace Treasure truly is dangerous! Song Jians eyes twinkled as he scanned the monsters attributes. Though there are many foes beyond the Legendary Realm in this secret domain, not every minor creature is of the Legendary Realm. Typically, you find second or third-tier combat power monsters here Xin Ling shook her head and whispered, This is the Dragon Palace Treasure, the guardians of the treasure are like dungeon elites, naturally stronger than those on the outside world. Moreover, with the spiritual energy here condensed into liquid, the monsters strengths are naturally far superior! Do you have the ability to defeat a creature of the Legendary Realm now? Song Jian asked. They hadnt seen each other since completing their last sect mission, and he wasnt sure how much Xin Lings strength had increased. Although she also had third-tier combat power, he wondered whether she had the capability to fight on par with something from the Legendary Realm. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though I cant defeat it, I should be able to protect myself, Xin Ling said quietly. Song Jian nodded, noting that it seemed she had been continuously cultivating in their sect and had not fallen far behind. To be third-tier combat against the Legendary, most players couldnt manage that. How about you keep it company Song Jian said with a smile. Before he could finish speaking, a sudden explosion erupted from the distant Dragon Palace. The explosive sound shook heaven and earth, and visible shockwaves spread outward in all directions. Many treasures resembling coral trees were pulverized into dust by the shockwave. Even where Song Jian stood, the ground shook violently, cracking open with fissures several meters in length. Could it be, a battle between Legendary Realm powerhouses? Song Jian uttered in astonishment. Such terrifying might could only be displayed by beings of the Legendary Realm. The Dragon Clan has perished, and this is no longer their territory. How dare a mere four-clawed dragon act so recklessly, take my Thunderstrike! Above the Dragon Palace, the phantom of a giant over thirty feet tall materialized, wielding a mace topped with wolfs teeth. Lightning crackled around the mace, covering an area of several dozen meters. A peak Legendary Realm being, heh, looks like Ao Tian has met his match. Usually, a creature at the early stage of the Legendary Realm doesnt stand a chance against one at the peak of the same realm. Are there records of how he escaped from being hunted by peak Legendary Realm powerhouses in the history books? Song Jian looked up at the Dragon Palace, felt the aura emanating from it, and couldnt help but laugh. How could such a thing be recorded in books, as if this is a fiction Xin Ling rolled her eyes and continued, Anyway, Ao Tian will be fine, this is the Dragon Palace after all, his home field. No matter how powerful the peak of the Legendary Realm is Still, we should head over quickly and have a look. Who knows, we might pick up some benefits on the way Grrr, Im so angry! You two humans dare to mock me, General Crab, watch out! The General Crab on the other side saw the two chatting and laughing, ignoring him completely, which drove him into a rage. Even his shell began to redden as he brandished his left scorpion claw, charging at them. Chapter 1445 - Chapter 1445 Chapter 1447 Crocodile Overlord Chapter 1445: Chapter 1447: Crocodile Overlord Chapter 1445: Chapter 1447: Crocodile Overlord Seeing the Crab General lunge at her, Xin Ling felt a surge of nervousness and quickly said, Senior Brother, lets tackle this together But as soon as she spoke, Xin Ling felt a terrifying chill flood her heart. She turned her head to see a dazzling gray Sword Qi blooming in the void, as a battle-axe phantom swiftly formed and cleaved toward the Crab General with a howling sound. Chaos Sword Canon, First Form, Heaven-Opening Annihilation! With a light shout, the Crab Generals face showed a look of terror. He wanted to dodge but his body seemed to be under a immobilizing spell, unable to move at all. The phantom of the battle-axe split down from the center of his forehead, vanishing without a trace, and all the surging energy around it disappeared in an instant, as if everything before had been an illusion. However, in Xin Lings eyes, the Crab Generals Vitality Points were depleting at an alarming rate. In the blink of an eye, millions of Vitality Points were drained away, causing Xin Ling to involuntarily rub her eyes, feeling as if there was something wrong with her vision. Crash~ The Crab Generals body suddenly turned into fine sand, collapsing entirely, and the grayish-white sand scattered onto the ground before seeping deep into the floor. Song Jian revealed a hint of regret in his eyes. Heaven-Opening Annihilation was too domineering, completely destroying everything. Not only was there no corpse left behind, but there were also no spoils of battle, killing a Legendary Realm BOSS yet gaining nothing, which was somewhat disappointing. But he didnt dwell on it too much, and continued to run towards the distant palaces with Xin Ling in tow. Senior Brother, have you already comprehended the Chaos Sword Canon? Xin Ling asked with a look of surprise. She too had acquired the Chaos Sword Canon, but in her skill bar, it was in a Sealed state and she couldnt execute it at all. What Xin Ling was learning now was an introductory technique from the Imperial Sword Sect, the Nine Heavens Technique. Once the Nine Heavens Technique was mastered to perfection, she would almost be able to step into the Legendary Realm, and then she could begin learning the Chaos Sword Canon. No, Ive just comprehended one sword technique Song Jian shook his head and explained. The Chaos Sword Canon was a Legendary Level technique. Once someone started learning it, they could gain a great deal of combat experience through regular practice. But Song Jian hadnt even started learning it. He had only grasped one and a half moves from it by chance, enough to unleash the attack power of the Legendary Realm. In addition, although the Chaos Sword Canon in the skill bar wasnt in a Sealed state, it was constantly in an Uninitiated state; he hadnt fully mastered it. Xin Lings face showed a hint of relief, but deep down, she admired Song Jian even more. Without mastering the technique, being able to comprehend its moves was something ordinary people couldnt accomplish. Moreover, without mastering the technique, even if the moves were executed, their power would be significantly reduced. Now Song Jian could kill a Legendary Realm powerhouse with a single blow. If he fully mastered the Chaos Sword Canon and used this move, its power would undoubtedly become even greater. Song Jian and Xin Ling arrived at the nearest palace. The palace was situated on a mountain at the bottom of the sea, with hundreds of white jade steps leading from the base of the mountain all the way up to the grand palace at its peak. At that moment, at the base of the mountain steps, a ten-meter-long four-clawed golden dragon was fiercely battling with a massive crocodile that walked on two legs. Ao Tian, hand over the formation-breaking technique, and I might spare your life. Otherwise, prepare to die here. If you fail to obtain the treasure, not only will you miss out on the riches, but you will also lose your life here! the giant crocodile roared, swinging its long knife, striking at the four-clawed golden dragon Ao Tian who darted through the void. Ao Tians mouth was tinged with a trace of blood, clearly injured, but his aura showed no signs of fading. He let out a low growl and swiped a claw at the giant crocodile. The area around the Dragon Palace was protected by a Forbidden Airspace Formation, but it only targeted foreign races. Ao Tian could ignore these restrictions and soar through the skies. Moreover, the Dragon Clan were more adept at aerial combat; their fighting power in the air was even greater than on the ground. Kill! Although Ao Tians power level was much lower than that of the giant crocodile, his fighting spirit was overflowing, with vigorous energy that materialized around his body like tangible armor of Sword Qi. The giant crocodile, with its peak Legendary Realm strength, was unable to defeat the ferociously spirited Ao Tian in the short term. Thunderous sounds echoed continuously from the base of the mountain as the two became entangled in battle. Many from different races were drawn by the noise of the fight but dared not approach, standing at a distance and gesticulating towards the fray. Song Jian and Xin Ling stood to the side, and after listening for a while, they learned that the Dragon Palaces periphery was protected by a formation, to which only Ao Tian had the method to break. The one entangled in battle with Ao Tian was a deep-sea crocodile demon with peak Legendary Realm strength; it was pressuring Ao Tian to hand over the method to break the formation, so it could quickly enter the palace and seek out treasures. Hmph, Ge Barian, this guy, wouldnt have dared to lift a finger against the direct line of the Dragon Clan had they still been in power. A dragon in shallow waters is easy prey; now it acts relentless, truly chilling said a member of the Sea Clan with scornful disdain. Hehe, the victor becomes king, the loser a bandit. The Dragon Clan has vanished, and it is said that all god-level warriors have been massacred, leaving only a few Demi-God Level dragon kings who have fled to the outer realms of the stars. Its also said that Ge Barian has grasped a strand of the Power of Law and is half a step into Demi-God Level, so naturally, he wouldnt take the Dragon Clan seriously, another member of the Demon Clan chimed in. In fact, with Ge Barians strength, he could forcibly break the defensive formation around the Dragon Palace in at most half an hour. Right now, he just wants an excuse to kill Ao Tian Shush, keep it down. If he figures it out, dont mention it; Ge Barian has a temper, and he might come after you for this later Boom~ Ge Barian sent Ao Tian flying with a kick, and Ao Tian coughed out a mouthful of pale golden blood. His chest caved in significantly, and clearly, at least seven or eight ribs were broken. If this continued, within three to five minutes, Ao Tian would be slain on the spot by Ge Barian. With rage written all over his face, Ao Tian glared at Ge Barian, his voice turning hoarse as he roared, Ge Barian, you will meet a woeful end. I swear Ill tear you to ten thousand pieces! With those words, Ao Tian shattered the void and flew straight towards the palace atop the mountain. Ao Tian, leave the method to break the formation before you go! Seeing Ao Tian fly off, how could Ge Barian let him escape? With a loud shout, he leaped up and soared after Ao Tian. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ao Tian glanced back at him, his eyes like jade full of heavy mockery. With a cold snort, he disregarded everything and continued to fly upwards. Ge Barian had only flown out two meters when suddenly a thunderous sound burst through the sky. A massive dragon claw, suffused with the moisture and thunders power, quickly coalesced and pressed down on Ge Barian. A full-powered strike from a god-level warrior, how is this possible! Ge Barian, sensing the aura of the dragon claw above him, instantly revealed a horrified expression. No! With a scream that tore at the heart, the dragon claw ruthlessly slammed down on Ge Barian. With a thunderous crash, as if a mountain was collapsing, the liquefied spiritual energy around exploded outwards and violently rippled in all directions. All present fell deathly silent, their faces filled with horror as they watched the massive dragon claw slowly disappear, leaving only the shattered corpse of Ge Barian on the ground. It lay flattened like a crushed toy, its bones broken, flesh a blur, devoid of any breath of life. Chapter 1446 - Chapter 1446 Chapter 1448 Analyzing the Formation Chapter 1446: Chapter 1448: Analyzing the Formation Chapter 1446: Chapter 1448: Analyzing the Formation How, how could this happen! After a while, a member of another race stammered, This Forbidden Sky Array is just a common profound-rank array. Once triggered, it should only summon an attack equivalent to one from a warrior at the Legendary Realm. How could it produce an attack equivalent to the full force of a divine-level powerhouse The previous attack had scared everyone half to death. Peak strength at the Legendary Realm was the highest level among them all, yet they couldnt even withstand a single blow. If it were them, their fate would certainly not be any better than Croc Overlords. At the very least, Croc Overlord had left behind a broken corpse. If it were them, they probably wouldnt even leave an intact corpse behind. Song Jian, who was off to the side, also felt his heart pounding with fear. Damn it! This was way too dangerous. Accidentally triggering a formation had provoked a full-force attack from a divine-level powerhouse. If it were him, he would probably be killed instantly as well. He could kill a warrior at the Legendary Realm in an instant and was somewhat proud of it, but now, Song Jian quickly adjusted his mentality. This place was far from as safe as he had imagined. Its not the arrays power. It must be Ao Tian who has triggered a more fearsome array, we just dont know it! a big demon shouted loudly. If it had that ability, it wouldve triggered it already and killed us all, wouldnt it? Who among you can withstand the full-force attack of a divine-level powerhouse? someone sneered. Hmph, weve already come this far. Are you saying we want to leave? I say we join forces and crack the array to enter the Dragon Palace quicker. Otherwise, the treasures inside might all end up in Ao Tians hands! Yes, everyone together. This defense array is just a profound-rank array after all. With our combined efforts, we only need the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to forcibly break through! What if it triggers another divine-level attack? someone suddenly asked. Everyone fell silent. At that moment, an insect-like humanoid creature stepped forward, pointed at Song Jian and Xin Ling, and said in a deep voice, These two are the weakest in terms of combat power. Lets have them attack the array first to test it. If it doesnt trigger a divine-level attack, well then combine our efforts to break the array! Heh heh, this plan is good. The Human Race doesnt have much to offer. These two youngsters are only third-order in combat power, just right for testing the strength of the array! But they are geniuses of the Human Race with god-level protectors. What if What is there to be afraid of? Even if the protectors are powerful, they cant come in here. If the human geniuses die in the Dragon Palace Treasure, will the protectors know how they died? Exactly, let these two go try first. Their combat power is the weakest In no time, all the demons surrounded Song Jian and his companion. Boy, no matter which sects genius you are from the Human Race, you dont have your protectors with you now. If you dont listen to us, we will kill you first, then break the array! a member of another race yelled at the two. Go, use your strongest moves to attack the array. If you can survive, after we break the array, you can enter with us. Otherwise, you might as well die here. Xin Lings face changed dramatically. Surrounded by so many Legendary Realm powerhouses, with their surging auras, she felt like she was on a small boat in the midst of a tempestuous sea, in danger of capsizing at any moment. Master, even if Senior Brother is strong, he cant possibly be a match for so many Legendary Realm powerhouses What do we do, what should we do now? Xin Ling suddenly became panicked. I remember there was a prodigy from the Heavenly Demon Clan named Song Qi; why is there no sign of him? Song Jian looked around and saw that everyone around him was from a different race. They were either from the Demon Clan or the Void Insect Clan, including a youth with protruding eyes and a large mouth, without eyebrows, who clearly wasnt from the Human Race. He was standing in the distance, grinning widely and looking over with an amused expression. This Song Qi, the one you need at a moment like this, is nowhere to be found. Song Jian curled his lips, as expected, the name Sky Demon Sect just didnt sound like any reputable faction, and this factions prodigy didnt seem too impressive either. Little fellow, have you made up your mind yet? If you dont decide soon, were going to take action! A large demon shouted, exhaling a white breath from his nostrils. Song Jian smiled and glanced around. More than thirty Legendary Realm powerhouses had surrounded him, each with an unfriendly expression on their face. Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just the image of someone from over a million years ago, who must have died tens of thousands of years before, yet so arrogant. I would truly like to see what kind of expression they would have on their faces if they knew that it wouldnt be long before the Human Race will extinguish the Starry Sky All Races, heh! Song Jian thought to himself. Looking at the Void Insect Clan member who had been the first to speak, Song Jian said with a smile, Okay, Ill give it a try and see how strong this array is! With that, Song Jian pulled Xin Ling towards the exterior defense array of the Dragon Palace Treasure. In the distance, by the edge of a sea trench, Song Qi lay on his back, eyes slightly closed, seemingly motionless as if dead, but in fact, he was using a secret technique to probe the situation afar. How stupid and incurable. So many races bear ill will towards the Human Race, and yet these two fools dare to approach. Arent they afraid of being killed by these forces working together? Song Qi thought to himself, But thats also right. That boy has a divine-level treasure on him, probably not scared of them. But even with a divine-level treasure, he could at most kill one or two Legendary Realm powerhouses. After using it, wouldnt he still be killed by the remaining races? Why bother? Better to stay far away and wait for them to enter the Dragon Palace before following them in! Now these races seem united, but once they enter the Dragon Palace, faced with so many treasures, even real brothers would compete. How much more so these different races. Humph, that will be the perfect time for me to make my move! While Song Qi hid to the side and did not come out, Song Jian and Xin Ling were pressed by a group of Legendary Realm great demons and arrived at the defense array at the perimeter of the Dragon Palace. The array looked inconspicuous, like a transparent glass wall, blocking the way for everyone to ascend the mountain. Countless streams of light flashed through the wall, bursting with brilliant colors. Song Jian stretched out his hand and touched the array. His action startled the surrounding demons, causing them to instinctively take a couple of steps back. Defensive array A cold and vast aura instantly transferred from the array to his palm. It was the power of the array, like blades cutting into Song Jians hand, but he quickly neutralized it. Then, Song Jians perception, like a sharp blade, pierced the array, instantly passing through several of its nodes and began to analyze the entire operation of the defensive array. The way this ancient array is set up is astounding. These few nodes seem unrelated to the entire array, but they save at least 15% of energy consumptionCinteresting Song Jian, sensing the entire structure of the defensive array, couldnt help but reveal a hint of a smile. Chapter 1447 - Chapter 1447 Chapter 1449 Coiling Dragon Chapter 1447: Chapter 1449: Coiling Dragon Chapter 1447: Chapter 1449: Coiling Dragon Dozens of demon chiefs eyed Song Jian, who stood motionless in front of the Dragon Palaces defensive formation, and began to feel somewhat puzzled. Kid, what are you doing? We told you to attack the defensive formation, but you stand there doing nothing, wasting time, a member of the Snake Clan, exuding a cold aura, stared at Song Jian and shouted loudly. Keep stalling, and well kill you! Song Jian completely ignored them, continuing to stand with his back to the crowd, eyes slightly closed, his Divine Thought following the pulse of energy as it surged through the entire formation, sensing the core focal point of the defense formation. Master, senior brother Xin Ling saw the menacing faces of the foreign races around her, the killing intent enveloping her was as tangible as it was intimidating. Even though she knew these foreigners were influenced from over a million years ago, Xin Ling couldnt help but feel frightened. Seeking death! The Snake Clan demon chief, seeing Song Jian completely disregarding him, became furious, let out a low growl, and slashed a palm towards Song Jians back. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The other foreign races also turned their gaze toward Song Jian, and upon seeing the Snake Clan demon chief pouncing at him, each of them shook their heads slightly. The fall of a prodigy of the Human Race would surely stir chaos in the Human Territory, and who knew how many Demi-God Level, or even God Level, powerhouses would emerge to avenge the young man before them. The snake demon Chiwei, notorious for his bloodthirsty brutality, is ranked thirty-seven on the list of foreign races wanted by the foreigners, and unlike others who might worry about being hunted by the Human Race, he fears nothing! whispered a demon chief who knew the details about Chiwei. Heh, even the Guardian has been blocked outside the Dragon Palace Treasure, and yet this prodigy of the Human Race dares to provoke the strong. Hes clueless about the times; his downfall is hardly surprising! said a demon chief with a face full of mockery. Hmph, Song Qi from the Sky Demon Sect hasnt dared to show his face even now. Thats someone with brains. These two here, heh, probably have always stayed inside their sect without coming out, not knowing the dangers of the world Nearly everyone thought Song Jians demise was inevitable. A human prodigy with only third-order combat power facing a Snake Clan demon chief in the middle stage of the Legendary Realm; even with some trump cards, he would unlikely escape a tragic fate. Whether gloating over his misfortune, wearing smirks of derision, or looking on indifferently, everyone watched Song Jian, including the Void Insect Clan and the youngster who had transformed from a star beast; they all looked on with keen interest. By this time, the snake demon Chiwei had already pounced to less than three meters from Song Jian, the intense force of the strike even activating the Dragon Palaces defense formation, with ripples spreading across the surface of the light barrier, radiating immense power. At that moment, Song Jian finally opened his eyes and burst into loud laughter, Panlong Yutian Array, hahaha, another Legendary Level formation! Panlong Yutian, soaring dragons in the sky, Dragon Battle in the Wild, this is not a mere defense formation, but a set of formations, combining defense, and counters into one Legendary Level grand formation! My Sword Array Atlas will finally have another Legendary Level formation recorded! Song Jian retracted his hand, turned around, and saw the snake demon Chiwei already upon him. He couldnt help but smile brightly, Didnt you earlier want me to break through this formation? I have deciphered it. Why do you want to kill me now? But thats fine. Its a good opportunity to test out the formation Ive just mastered! A smile appeared on Song Jians face. The right palm of the snake demon Chiwei had already swollen to twice its size, the wind howling fiercely, with a stench whirling continuously in his swing. Clearly, this strike was not only powerful but also laden with poison. However, upon seeing Song Jian turn around, Chiweis body suddenly stiffened, his face revealing an expression of utter shock. No, no, what in the world is this A gasp of shock came from the crowd as the Redtail suddenly reverted to its monstrous form, becoming a massive serpent ten zhang long. It seemed to have seen something terrifying, for even in its monstrous form, it was so frightened that it kept retreating, appearing utterly disheveled. Whats going on? Everyone watched it and Song Jian, initially thinking that Song Jian would be killed by the snake demon Redtail in a single move. Yet no one expected such a turn of events to occur. All the powerful beings from different races had their eyes fixed on Song Jian. Before a massive serpent that was over ten zhang long stood a handsome young man from the Human Race. This young man appeared to be in his twenties, about 1.8 meters tall, slightly lean in stature, with a faint smile on his face. In contrast, the ferocious serpent before him seemed to have seen a ghost, screaming and retreating repeatedly. At that moment, Song Jian was holding the Sky-breaking Sword with thousands of Spirit Swords emerging behind him. These Spirit Swords gathered and entwined with each other, and in an instant, a thirty-zhang-long Eastern Giant Dragon materialized behind him. The figure of the giant dragon initially appeared somewhat translucent, but as countless Spirit Swords merged into it, the dragons figure gradually solidified. Finally, a real Eastern Giant Dragon appeared before everyone. Dragons, the Dragon Clan, how is this possible? How can this human youth possibly be summoning the Dragon Clan The faces of all the different races were filled with shock as they retreated again and again. At this point, the azure Giant Dragon behind Song Jian coiled upwards around Song Jian as its center, resembling a giant pillar. It held its head high as it stared at the snake demon Redtail. A faint Dragon Might emanated, scaring Redtail into continued retreat. This is the Panlong Yutian Array Song Jian murmured to himself. Then, with a thought, the entire Giant Dragon suddenly collapsed, transforming back into thousands of Spirit Swords that filled the sky in a dance. As Song Jians thoughts directed them, the thousands of Spirit Swords once again condensed together. In a flash, a golden Eastern Giant Dragon appeared behind him. A sonorous dragons roar echoed in all directions, and the golden Giant Dragon soared into the air the moment it formed. Ignoring the Forbidden Sky Array within the Dragon Palace Treasure, it ascended into the high skies, with Dragon Might pervading and a pair of dragon eyes as large as lanterns staring murderously at all the powerful beings from different races. This, this isnt a real Dragon Clan member; its that brats trick; its not a real Dragon Clan! one of the great demons bellowed, Are we, so many Legendary Level powerhouses, really going to be intimidated by this human kid? By then, the other races that had come to their senses also realized that though the Giant Dragons summoned by Song Jian looked exactly like real ones, the way the previous azure Giant Dragon collapsed didnt seem like it was a living creature. Moreover, most importantly, how could a third-order combat power human youth possibly summon two Giant Dragons? This is Flying Dragon in the Sky! And the last one, Dragon Battle in the Wild! Song Jians eyes flashed with a sharp light, and with a vigorous swing of the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, the golden Giant Dragon instantly collapsed and reassembled. This time, a Crimson Giant Dragon coalesced behind Song Jian. The moment this Crimson Giant Dragon appeared, its blood-red eyes were filled with murderous intent. A thunderous roar shook the earth as the Crimson Giant Dragon fiercely charged towards the snake demon Redtail. With a swipe of its front claw, several tears that seemed capable of ripping apart space instantly appeared on Redtails body. Redtail had no time to dodge and immediately felt a tearing pain sweeping over its body, unable to help but let out a wrenching howl. Chapter 1448 - Chapter 1448 Chapter 1450 True Dragon Chapter 1448: Chapter 1450: True Dragon Chapter 1448: Chapter 1450: True Dragon Dragon Battle in the Wild! Song Jian muttered softly, watching the crimson Giant Dragon and the Snake Clans Redtail battling fiercely. In a short span, a large amount of fresh blood rained down from the sky. Dragon Battle in the Wild, as its blood colors the earth! Song Jian whispered, observing the drop of Xuanhuang dragon blood from above. Three formations, Song Jian had condensed all of them using the Spirit Sword as the base. Yet, the entire defense formation was made by integrating the three major arrays into one. Only a defense formation that merged into one was a complete Legendary array. Although Song Jian could summon three Giant Dragon Array Formations, each Giant Dragon was just a hairs breadth from the Legendary RealmCa difference as vast as that between heaven and earth! Song Jians brow furrowed slightly, his mind whirring as he pondered how to fuse the three dragons into one. Meanwhile, the other powerhouses watched in awe as Redtail and the crimson Giant Dragon tangled in combat, unable to discern any difference between this Giant Dragon and the true members of the Dragon Clan with their keen eyes! You fools, are you just going to stand there and watch? When that human kid perfects the technique, do you really think youll still be able to force him to help you break the formation! Redtail bellowed. Even though the power of the Giant Dragon before them was formidable, Redtail could distinctly feel that the opponent had not reached the Legendary Realm, only a step away from it. In might, it should be inferior to itself. However, the Dragon Clan naturally intimidated the Snake Clan due to bloodline suppression; even if Redtail was more powerful than the present Giant Dragon, when it came to actual combat, the fight was evenly matched! We cant go on like this. Clearly, this little guy has gleaned something from the Dragon Clans formations. Now his skill is still imperfect, but once perfected, the dragon he summons will possess the power of the Legendary Realm. Do you really want to wait until he has perfected the skill before you act? A Bear Clan powerhouse roared and charged at the Giant Dragon: Redtail, Im here to help you! Seeing the Bear Clan powerhouse rush towards the Giant Dragon, several other powerhouses looked contemptuous and murmured, Idiot, they all know that the Giant Dragon was summoned by that human youth. Why not just kill the human directly? Going up against the Giant Dragon is foolish, especially when he can summon three different dragons Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Die! Boom! In the void, Redtails figure instantly magnified countless times, sweeping with its tail in an attack that unleashed Domain Power. Spiderweb-like black cracks appeared in the void as if this strike could shatter space itself. Everyone, attack! Slay the Giant Dragon! Hehe, human boy, try summoning a few more; I dont believe you can summon dragons without limit! A powerhouse sneered, leaping toward the Giant Dragon. In an instant, several powerhouses leaped from all directions, pouncing towards the Giant Dragon. While they couldnt fly, they could use their robust physiques to leap dozens of meters into the air and hover briefly, which the powerhouses managed to do. Seven or eight Legendary Realm powerhouses surrounded the Crimson Giant Dragon in a blink, and its large eyes were filled with murderous intent. With a dragons roar, it stunned all around! The rest of the powerhouses watched Song Jian as if enjoying a show; they all quickly understood that the behemoths werent ignorant of the fact that by killing Song Jian, the summoned Giant Dragon would vanish. They wanted to show Song Jian that before absolute strength, the techniques he held were nothing more than petty tricks. Boom! A powerhouse, wielding a long sword, slashed fiercely at the Crimson Giant Dragon. Blood splattered instantly. As the Giant Dragon turned to pounce on the attacker, several more powerhouses followed up with attacks of their own. The combined strike of Legendary Realm fighters was something not even a Crimson Giant Dragon at the Legendary level could withstand, to say nothing of one that hadnt even reached that pinnacle. Within seconds, the Crimson Giant Dragon was cut into several pieces amidst their onslaught, crashing from the sky. Before hitting the ground, the segments of dragons corpse dissolved into countless points of light and vanished into the air. Hahaha~ The group of powerhouses burst into loud laughter, their mockery unrestrained as they turned their jeering gazes towards Song Jian. Human boy, summon another! Your Uncle Bear hasnt had his fill yet! the Bear Clan powerhouse roared, thumping his chest loudly. Hahaha, thats right, thats right, summon two more and watch your Leopard Lord cleave them in two with a single strike. Its a pity there are no real corpses, somewhat less satisfying, hahaha! By this time, everyone had realized that the dragons summoned by Song Jian were not real Giant Dragons, but rather something akin to a dragon-shaped array formation. Boy, if you dont summon soon, were going to kill you! The serpent demon Redtail, with a ferocious and menacing gaze, hissed at Song Jian. Its face had been greatly shamed by the presence of Dragon Might earlier, but after killing the Crimson Giant Dragon, Redtail suddenly found its fear of the Dragon Clan seemed to lessen, as if the Dragon Might from the other had transferred onto itself. Not just Redtail, the other demon lords who had been attacking the Giant Dragon also sensed something unusual. After killing the Giant Dragon, a faint hint of Dragon Might seemed to have appeared on them as well. How is this possible? That wasnt a real Giant Dragon. Why would there be a transfer of Dragon Might after killing it? Never mind that, lets kill a couple more and see. Dragon Might is a valuable thing. Maybe if were imbued with Dragon Might, we can take more treasures from the Dragon Palace Treasure! Exactly, the top treasures of the Dragon Palace Treasure can only be obtained by the Dragon Clan. We dont have the bloodline of the Dragon Clan, but if we can increase our Dragon Might, we might be able to bluff our way through, hahaha! Several great demons exchanged thoughts through Divine Thought, quickly reaching a consensus, and all began to press towards Song Jian with menace. Originally frowning with a trace of confusion in his eyes, Song Jian seemed to suddenly have an idea, his eyes lit up, and upon hearing the shouts of the great demons, a smile emerged at the corner of his mouth. You still want me to summon? Well, Ill satisfy you, let you witness what the real Coiling Dragon Array Formation looks like! Song Jian whispered. In an instant, over a thousand Spirit Swords re-appeared, a sight that made everyone shudder, but then, the swords began to merge with each other, and in a short while, three different colored Giant Dragons appeared before everyone. However, this time the size of the three dragons was much smaller than the previously summoned Giant Dragon, only about six or seven meters in length. A green Giant Dragon, a yellow Giant Dragon, and a red Giant Dragon circled around Song Jian, occasionally letting out a dragons roar, appearing very much alive. Next, a pained expression crossed Song Jians face as a strand of chaotic Sword Qi spurted from his dantian and followed his meridians into the Sky-breaking Sword in his right hand. Chaotic Sword Qi, out! With a soft shout, a filament of gray chaotic Sword Qi twisted through the air like a small snake, drawing a distorted arc before finally condensing into a fist-sized gray light orb. The moment the gray light orb appeared, the three differently colored Eastern Giant Dragons all lunged toward the orb, and suddenly, a roar sounded. A dazzling light burst in the void, so bright that everyone couldnt help but close their eyes. A dragons roar resounded through the heavens and the earth split, mountains trembled, and even the dark waters overhead began to roll violently. A five-clawed azure dragon proudly roamed the void, its terrifying Dragon Might filling the space between heaven and earth. The great demons trembled with fear, some even so terrified that they thought to turn and flee. Compared to the Dragon Might now, the Dragon Might emitted by the previous dragons was simply a joke! A true, true dragon! A great demon shouted loudly as it retreated, its face filled with terror. This is the real Coiling Dragon Array Formation. You wanted to see it, so Ive performed it for you to see! Song Jian said proudly, looking at the surrounding great demons. Chapter 1449 - Chapter 1449 Chapter 1451 Slaying the Great Demon Chapter 1449: Chapter 1451: Slaying the Great Demon Chapter 1449: Chapter 1451: Slaying the Great Demon Roar~ The swirling Azure Dragon lunged toward the snake demon Redtail. It seemed to still have some residual memory, but in fact, all of its actions were controlled by Song Jian. Among all the Legendary Realm powerhouses besieging the Crimson Giant Dragon, it was the snake demon Redtail that had sustained the most severe injuries. Although I have mastered the complete Coiling Dragon Array Formation, its only of legendary quality. It can only withstand attacks from three or four Legendary Realm powerhouses at most. Any more than that would be too much. Ill start by killing an almost dead one to shock the others! Song Jian thought to himself. Having mastered the Coiling Dragon Array Formation, Song Jian could rely on the defensive formation of the Dragon Palace Treasure to enter the formation at any moment. However, the Coiling Dragon Array Formation of the Dragon Palace Treasure could only withstand the simultaneous attacks of seven or eight Legendary Realm powerhouses at most. If all the people present joined forces, it wouldnt take long to break the formation! Seeing the Azure Dragon pouncing toward him, a trace of fear flashed in the snake demon Redtails eyes, and he roared loudly, Surround and kill him together, be careful not to let him break us individually! Hmph, useless snake, if youre afraid then roll aside, its a disgrace to even consider you one of us! a Bear Clan demon roared angrily, leaped forward, and threw a punch at the Azure Dragon. The other several demons also burst out with tremendous power and pounced toward the Azure Dragon. This time, the power of the Azure Dragon was clearly much stronger than that of the previous Crimson Giant Dragon. With Domain Power unfurled, it covered an area of hundreds of meters in an instant. The other demons used their Domain Power to resist, and for a moment, the Domain Power of the several Legendary Realm powerhouses actually connected with each other, forming a united front against the Azure Dragon. At that moment, the tens of meters long body of the Azure Dragon suddenly contracted, turning into a small snake as thick as an arm, and darted between the attacks of the powerful demons, heading straight for the snake demon Redtail. The Azure Dragon moved with incredible speed. The several demons had not anticipated that the Azure Dragon would pull such a trick, and unprepared, they allowed the Azure Dragon to easily slip through their blockade and charge in front of the snake demon Redtail. The Azure Dragon transformed into a breeze, completely avoiding the lock of the Legendary Realm demons divine conscience and vanished into thin air. Redtail was still unleashing his full power, ready to continue beating the Azure Dragon in a single blow. The Azure Dragon before his eyes was much stronger than the previous Crimson Dragon. Once it was killed, they would obtain even more Dragon Might. Suddenly, Redtail was startled, feeling as if some threat was drawing near. A sense of danger flashed in his mind and just at that moment, a huge dragon claw appeared above his head, completely enveloping him. This dragon claw was nearly as big as Redtails true body, gripping him in one swoop! No! Redtail roared, struggling with all his might. What was unexpected was the more he panicked, the fainter the sense of danger in his mind became. At that moment, he was already caught in the huge dragon claw, and he might be torn to shreds in the next instant, yet his mind continuously gave him a feeling of safety. Bewildering senses Redtail exclaimed in shock. This was a feature of top-tier formations, which could lead someone trapped within to unknowingly walk into a trap and die. He hadnt expected that the Azure Dragon before him would have this effect. No, it is itself the Coiling Dragon Array Formation, a top-tier formation! Just as Redtail made this realization, he felt a surge of intense pain, darkness fell before his eyes, and he felt himself falling from the sky. In a blur, he seemed to see several sections of his body falling alongside him. Have I been dismembered? The last thought in Redtails mind surfaced before he was engulfed in darkness. Seeing the Azure Dragon kill Chihwei, the magical beasts that were attacking it suddenly felt like they could not save face. They let out fierce roars and burst forth with formidable auras, pouncing towards the Azure Dragon. Song Jian picked up the two spoils of war dropped by Chihwei with a chuckle, and while pulling Xin Ling back, he said, Thank you, seniors, for giving us priority in comprehending the formation. Now that Ive grasped the formation, Ill be entering the Dragon Palace first. This Coiling Dragon Array can keep you seniors company. Once youve killed it, there is still the Coiling Dragon Array of the Dragon Clan waiting for you to crack. Its a good opportunity for you seniors to compare and see whether my Coiling Dragon Array is formidable or the Dragon Clans Coiling Dragon Array is more powerful! As he spoke, the figures of Song Jian and Xin Ling slowly disappeared within the defensive formation. The other magical beasts saw the two enter and their expressions changed drastically. They attacked, but were blocked by the defensive formation. Lets join forces to kill this Azure Dragon. You bunch of old creatures who have lived for thousands of years have been played by two human youths. Arent you ashamed! roared the magical beasts who were fighting the Azure Dragon. They realized that even with their collective strength, they could not kill the Azure Dragon quickly. Moreover, with Ao Tian from the Dragon Clan and the two human youths already inside the Dragon Palace, any further delay would mean nothing left for them by the time they entered. What treasures would remain? The remaining dozen or so magical beasts exchanged glances and attacked the Azure Dragon flying in the air, but despite its formidable strength and ability to grow large or small, fly or hide, even though they locked it down with their divine consciousness, it could break free in an instant, making their attacks miss. Plus, it could soar into the sky, making it so that, for a moment, several Legendary Realm magical beasts could not kill the Azure Dragon quickly. Hmph, parlor tricks! At that moment, the star beast disguised as an ugly human boy suddenly growled lowly and leaped towards the Azure Dragon in the sky. Before even getting close, the ugly boy opened his mouth wide and in an instant, the area within hundreds of meters around froze solid. The Azure Dragon and the few magical beasts fighting it suddenly found the air around them turn solid, immobilizing them in place as if they were insects trapped in amber, unable to move at all. Next, a ferocious maw emerged from the void, biting towards them and swallowing the Azure Dragon along with the several magical beasts in one gulp. The star beast, in the guise of the ugly boy, descended from the sky as light as a feather, a satisfied smile on his face. He patted his stomach, then gently wiped his mouth and turned to the magical beasts watching him, revealing a naive smile. His smile frightened the surrounding beasts. The scene they had just witnessed was too shocking; with a mouth hundreds of meters wide, it swallowed the tens-of-meters-long Azure Dragon and several Legendary Realm magical beasts in one bite. Those who saw this still felt like they were in a dream. What, what kind of skill is this? Was it truly devoured, or just moved somewhere else one of the magical beasts asked in a trembling voice. Could it, could it be an illusion? another magical beast chimed in. Being in the Legendary Realm meant one was a figure of importance, but now these beasts were frightened, with some even considering turning tail and running. Song Qi from the Sky Demon Sect also watched with his mouth agape, a look of disbelief on his face. Devouring the world, this is the Devouring Heaven and Earth ability of the star beast race. My goodness, the Dragon Palace Treasure has attracted a star beast, and by the looks of it, it is a young star beast Song Qis eyes gradually revealed a cunning gleam: Ive hit the jackpot, struck it rich! This is a young star beast, worth far more than any Dragon Palace Treasure. Send a message, immediately send a message to Master, no, directly inform Sky Demon Hall, to all the elders and the sect leader. A young, solitary star beast, hahaha! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thank you Jiulong Jun for the tip of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1450 - Chapter 1450 Chapter 1452 Ten Thousand Dragons Array Chapter 1450: Chapter 1452: Ten Thousand Dragons Array Chapter 1450: Chapter 1452: Ten Thousand Dragons Array Star Beasts, also known as Gigantic Beasts of the Starry Sky, are born within the stars and grow by devouring the cosmos. They are at the Legendary Realm the moment they are born and, through bloodline inheritance, continue to grow until maturity, when they reach the God Level, provided they dont fall midway. Every part of a Star Beast is precious; the skin, flesh, bones, and blood of a dead Star Beast are treasures of immense value. Many ninth-grade longevity pills require the body tissues of Star Beasts as the main ingredient for refining. Longevity Pills that can prolong life need the Star Core from within a Star Beast, and since a Star Beast can only produce three Star Cores from birth to death, they are incredibly precious. Furthermore, a juvenile Star Beast is exceedingly valuable. There is a Martial Arts Secret Scroll within the Human Race that can refine a young creature into ones own avatar, seizing the opponents racial talents and potential. At this time, the Human Race, revered in all the heavens, seldom found another races talents that could surpass theirs. Only Star Beasts, born in the starry sky and at the Legendary Realm from birth, were the excellent targets for avatar refining that many sought after. Upon their appearance, they would undoubtedly provoke a frenzied chase. What Dragon Palace Treasure? A living juvenile Star Beast is worth much more. Ive struck it richCthis time, Ive genuinely struck it big! Song Qis whole body trembled with excitement at just the news of a juvenile Star Beast, which was worth a fortune, let alone capturing a living one. With that in mind, Song Qi looked up at the distant Dragon Palace complex, his eyes filled with deep reluctance. After a moment, Song Qi gritted his teeth and took out a Teleportation Jade Talisman from his bosom. He bit his finger and smeared his blood on it. In just a short while, the jade talisman radiated a dazzling golden light that enveloped Song Qi, transforming him into a shooting star that broke through the void and disappeared. This was a Teleportation Jade Talisman, one of Song Qis trump cards, only to be used in the most critical moments. Once inside the Dragon Palace Treasure, one must wait until the designated time is over before leaving. By then, it would be too late; only this kind of talisman, crafted by a God-Level powerhouse, had the ability to break the seals of the Dragon Palace Treasure and leave this place. Song Jian and Xin Ling entered the Coiling Dragon Array Formation, where multicolored Giant Dragons danced around them, each emanating an aura of terrifying might. On closer inspection, most of the Giant Dragons shadows had become faint and ethereal, and some had web-like cracks on their bodies, making the entire dragon appear as fragile as porcelain, ready to shatter into pieces at the slightest touch. Among these dragons, only the shadow of an Azure Dragon floated through the void like a real dragon. This, this isnt the Coiling Dragon Array Formation; this is, this is the Ten Thousand Dragons Array! Song Jians mouth fell open in shock. Having comprehended the Coiling Dragon Array Formation, he had earned the qualifications to enter the array. However, he had not expected that the defensive formation covering the entire Dragon Palace Treasure was more than just a simple Coiling Dragon Array Formation. The moment Song Jian entered the formation, the name and properties of the array naturally emerged in his mind. The Ten Thousand Dragons Array, every Giant Dragon is fused with the true soul of a real dragon! The Coiling Dragon Array Formation is merely an insignificant part of the Ten Thousand Dragons Array, which shares the same rank with hundreds, if not thousands, of other great arrays! Song Jian exclaimed in astonishment. If the Coiling Dragon Array Formation is already of Legendary quality, what rank would this Ten Thousand Dragons Array be? Demi-God Level, God Level, or above God Level? Within the array, Song Jian could see that over ninety-nine percent of the Ten Thousand Dragons Array had been destroyed, with only the Coiling Dragon Array Formation remaining somewhat intact. Otherwise, no matter how many Legendary Realm great demons came, they would not be able to break into the Dragon Palace Treasure. Boom~ Within the array, Song Jian felt a tremble in the surrounding space; clearly, the great demons outside began to attack the formation in unison, trying to forcefully decipher the Coiling Dragon Array Formation! Its a pity. If only I could stay here until the end of the secret realm, I might be able to comprehend and master the entire Ten Thousand Dragons Array. Then Song Jian sighed, a look of regret in his eyes. Although the Ten Thousand Dragons Array had been destroyed by over ninety-nine percent, some of the Arrays remnants still existed. The phantom Giant Dragons and those already shattered had not completely vanished; given time, Song Jian believed that he could certainly master the whole Ten Thousand Dragons Array! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Alas, only the defensive strategy of the Coiling Dragon Array Formation was left, and under the assault of dozens of Legendary Realm beasts, it couldnt hold on for much longer. Even if Song Jian stayed there, he wouldnt be able to gain anything more. With a look of regret, Song Jian glanced at the towering dragon phantom swirling in the void. He quickly led Xin Ling along a specific path and soon, they passed through the formation and entered the real Dragon Palace Treasure. This is the Dragon Palace? Song Jian looked at the dilapidated scene before him with a trace of surprise in his eyes. Previously, standing outside the array, he could vaguely see within the defensive formation a sight of magnificent buildings, tier upon tier, pavilions and towers with carved beams and painted rafters, breathtakingly spectacular, hardly inferior to modern metropolises. But upon truly entering the formation, what he saw was a sight of ruins and broken walls, as if from an apocalypse. The Dragon Clan was previously besieged and annihilated by several major human sects; its not surprising to see this scene now. Lets start searching to see if there are any treasures left behind, Xin Ling said. Heh, how could there still be treasures left behind in such a Dragon Palace? They must have been thoroughly looted by the human sects that broke through earlier, Song Jian sighed and shook his head. Not necessarily. At the very least, the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl was not found. Otherwise, Ao Tian wouldnt have been able to obtain the pearl and ultimately become a Demi-God level expert. All of this has been recorded! Xin Ling said, The treasures here are of no use to us, but those Martial Arts Secret Scrolls and some secrets can be taken back to the sect to exchange for Contribution Points. Its said that a disciple once found a book similar to a travel log in the Dragon Palace Treasure and earned a large amount of Contribution Points. After all, its a book from over a million years ago, so its of great value. The most important thing is the martial arts, the Martial Arts Secret Scrolls collected in the Dragon Palace are not only for the Dragon Clan; there are techniques that humans can also cultivate. Finding just one would make this trip worthwhile! Xin Lings eyes shone as she spoke. Speaking of martial arts, Song Jian suddenly remembered that the Red-tailed Serpent Monster he had hunted with the Azure Dragon Array Method seemed to have dropped two scroll-like spoils of war upon death. As he took them out for a look, a hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. These are two epic level Martial Arts Secret Scrolls! Song Jian laughed. Five Elements Escape Skill: Water Escape, Five Elements Escape Skill: Earth Escape Both scrolls were skills that players could learn. Without hesitation, Song Jian slapped them onto his forehead, and instantly, the two Secret Scrolls turned into beams of light that entered Song Jians brow, a wealth of information about the Water Escape and Earth Escape skills flooding his mind. Five Elements Escape Skill doesnt seem very valuable! Xin Ling expressed her doubt with a puzzled look, Water Mages can learn skills similar to Water Escape, and Earth Mages can also learn skills similar to Earth Escape. Moreover, it is said that there is a special profession that can learn the Five Elements Escape Skills of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. But all these skills are only at the gold-tier, one tier lower than this Five Elements Escape Skill! Song Jian laughed and said, At least theres something gained; its not a wasted trip after all! Thanks to Emperor Qin Shi HuangX for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1451 - Chapter 1451 Chapter 1453 Ao Tian Chapter 1451: Chapter 1453: Ao Tian Chapter 1451: Chapter 1453: Ao Tian Hearing Song Jian say this, Xin Ling nodded and didnt mind, continuing to explore ahead. Although the Dragon Palace had been completely destroyed, there were definitely places that had not been searched. As long as she followed Ao Tians footsteps, she was certain to find something! At this moment, Song Jian was carefully examining Water Escape and Earth Escape, growing more and more satisfied the more he looked. These two skills could actually be upgraded with combat experience, and once they reached the maximum level, they could directly be enhanced with skill points. As long as he had sufficient combat experience and skill points, he could instantly learn the top-level skills. The most important part was that, although these two skills were only epic-level, if Song Jian could collect the remaining three escape techniques, Metal Escape, Wood Escape, and Fire Escape, he could form the Legendary Level Five Elements Escape Skill. The Five Elements Escape Skill doesnt have any offensive power, but its top-notch for saving ones skin, and its also a Legendary quality skill, on the same level as the Chaos Sword Technique Song Jian thought to himself, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips. Now at level 115, Song Jian needed a vast amount of combat experience to level up. At this time, his combat experience had risen to 34%, which was just right for upgrading these two escape methods. System: Upgrading Five Elements Escape Skill: Water Escape by one level requires 1200 points of combat experience. Upgrade? Yes/No Yes! A flash of white light, and Water Escape was enhanced to 1st level 100%. Without any hesitation, Song Jian spent a skill point to upgrade Water Escape to the 2nd level; Water Escape: Level 2, Skill Description: Utilize the power of the Five Elements water to escape, instantly moving away 1000 meters, then increasing movement speed by 30%, lasting for 1 minute; if near a water source, duration is unlimited; Not enough, keep upgrading! Song Jian thought to himself. System: Upgrading Five Elements Escape Skill: Water Escape by one level requires 2000 points of combat experience. Upgrade? Yes/No Yes! Water Escape: Level 3, Skill Description: Utilize the power of the Five Elements water to escape, instantly moving away 1500 meters, then increasing movement speed by 35%, lasting for 2 minutes; if near a water source, duration is unlimited; Although Song Jian had only 34% combat experience, it was counted by the millions. Since completing the third-stage combat power assessment, he had barely used any skill points, which had now nearly reached thirty. Therefore, upgrading the Water Escape skill was very swift. In a short while, Water Escape was upgraded to the maximum 12th level; Water Escape: MAX, Skill Description: Utilize the power of the Five Elements water to escape, instantly moving away 10,000 meters, then increasing movement speed by 100%, lasting for 15 minutes; if near a water source, the duration is unlimited, and also allows the casting of the Liquid Transformation skill; Liquid Transformation: Transform into a puddle of liquid identical to the nearby water source, improving concealment +1, reducing the chance of detection. Having upgraded Water Escape to MAX level, a new Liquid Transformation skill emerged. As long as he was near a water source, he could transform into a puddle of water, blending in, making it difficult for others to detect him. Indeed, its a skill designed for escape and survival. Even after upgrading to the full level, it still doesnt have the slightest bit of offensive power! Song Jian shook his head and turned his gaze back to Earth Escape. Soon, Earth Escape was also upgraded to maximum level. Tens of thousands of combat experience points were spent, which was trivial compared to the experience needed for Song Jian to level up now. Twenty-four skill points were used, leaving only five remaining. If he obtained another skill book like Fire Escape or Wood Escape, he feared that there might not be enough skill points. True enough, you never feel the need until you actually need it, and then skill points never seem to be enough! Song Jian shook his head and chuckled bitterly. Players, besides their professional skills, can also learn a multitude of general skills. Just leveling up a single skill to full level can consume six or seven, sometimes even over a dozen skill points. Since players only receive one skill point per level-up, they are always in a state of skill point scarcity. Fortunately, there are many other methods in the game to obtain skill points. Otherwise, players wouldnt dare learn many skills, making survival that much more difficult. Senior brother, I found a piece of Red Blood Essence Gold, hehe, what luck! Up ahead, Xin Ling held up a fist-sized piece of crimson metal and called out to Song Jian, her face beaming with joy. Red Blood Essence Gold is a forging material that can be used to craft level 120 equipment and is worth at least ten Purple Crystals. To think that in these ruins of the Dragon Palace, one could casually stumble upon such precious material. Lucky indeed. Have you spotted any trace of Ao Tian? Where has that guy run off to? Song Jian extended his perception, scanning the surroundings but couldnt find any sign of Ao Tian. Ao Tian must know where the real Dragon Palace Treasure is. We just need to follow it! said Song Jian. Senior brother, are you seriously after its Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret? Thats a martial arts technique of the Dragon Clan. Even if we get it and hand it over to our sect, we would at most earn some contribution points. After it obtains the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, its strength will skyrocket to the peak of the Legendary Realm. Senior brother, are you really confident you can take it down? Xin Ling voiced her concerns. No problem, lets give it a try! Song Jian said with a slight smile. If he really had to make the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret drop, the Chaos Sword Canons sword move would be out of the question. He could only use the Thousand Swords Art, but the power of Thousand Swords Art was nothing compared to the world-opening, annihilation-level abilities. At most, it could barely manage to kill some weaker early stage Legendary Level bosses. For mid-stage bosses, it was rather risky, and against late stage ones, Song Jian would need to think about running away. If it was a peak-level opponent, relying solely on Thousand Swords Art, there was no way he could withstand a full-force strike from the enemy. If all else fails, Ill use the Chaos Sword Canon to beat it half to death, and then switch to the Thousand Swords Art. By then, Ill call Gulu and Kamata for help. I refuse to believe we cant take down a little dragon that relies on external forces to advance to the peak of the Legendary Realm! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a roaring boom suddenly came from the front, and after a violent shake of the ground, a four-clawed golden dragon was thrown out like trash, crashing heavily into a pile of ruins. Faint golden blood seeped from the corner of the four-clawed golden dragons mouth, its face showing a deep sense of unwillingness and frustration. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How can this be, I I am of the orthodox Dragon Clan lineage, with the blood of the Dragon Emperor flowing in my veins, why cant I get in! Ao Tian roared in unwillingness. It knew that relying on a single Coiling Dragon Array Formation was not enough to stop so many Legendary Realm powerhouses. Now, Ao Tian had to race against time to enter the hidden Dragon Palace Treasure and seize the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, and then find the secret passages within the treasure to stand a chance of escape. Otherwise, once those Legendary Realm powerhouses entered, they wouldnt let it off. Eh, Ao Tian? A surprised voice came from behind Ao Tian, and the already injured Ao Tian shuddered, turning its head to look, its expression turning ugly upon seeing Song Jian and Xin Ling. How is this possible, how did you get through the Coiling Dragon Array? Ao Tian looked up at the distant defense formation, which was still operational. Dozens of Legendary Realm powerhouses were relentlessly attacking the formation, which seemed impossible to break through in the short term. Had the Ten Thousand Dragons Array not been damaged, it might have stood a chance at stopping me, but now that only a Legendary Level Coiling Dragon Array remains, how could it possibly stop me? Song Jian said proudly. Ao Tian was left speechless. If the Ten Thousand Dragons Array hadnt been damaged, not even a third-order combat power prodigy of the Human Race, let alone those in the Legendary and Demi-God Realms, could have breached it. PS: Thank you to Sky Awakening*Sparta for the 500 Qidian coins reward~ Chapter 1452 - Chapter 1452 Chapter 1454 Dragon Blood Chapter 1452: Chapter 1454: Dragon Blood Chapter 1452: Chapter 1454: Dragon Blood Ao Tian struggled to stand up, a flash of golden light shimmering as he transformed into a human form, albeit with a pale face and fresh blood continuously seeping from the corners of his mouth, making him look quite disheveled. What do you want? The Dragon Palace has already been destroyed by the Human Race, there is no treasure here! Ao Tian stared at Song Jian and Xin Ling as he spoke in a low voice. Hehe, then why did you come? Xin Ling curled her lip and said, Dont think we dont know that the real Dragon Palace Treasure has never been opened. It can only be accessed at a specific time and requires the bloodline of the Dragon Clan. Youre here for the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, arent you? What? Ao Tians face was a picture of shock, regarding the information about the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, let alone outsiders, many within the Dragon Clan didnt know either; only the direct descendants of the Dragon Clan were privy to such information. How did you find out! Thoughts raced through Ao Tians mind as he considered how the information had leaked. Could it be that there was a traitor among the Dragon Clans direct descendants? Alright, we just want the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret. Give us a copy of the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, and the rest is all yours! Song Jian gestured with his hand as he spoke. Hmph, the Human Race, how could I possibly trust you! Ao Tian spoke arrogantly. Then wait for those major demons to come. All of us will go looking together, and a fight will inevitably break out. Whether we can obtain it remains unknown, but you are definitely out of luck. Because once they come in, they will definitely kill you first! Song Jian said with a smile on his face. Ao Tians face drastically changed. Opening the true Dragon Palace Treasure required not only a specific time but also the bloodline of the Dragon Clan. At that time, to open the treasure, those major demons would also kill him! Fine! Ao Tians face flickered several times before he clenched his teeth and said, Come with me. After opening the Dragon Palace Treasure, Ill give you a copy of the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret! The rest is mine. Other items in the Dragon Palace Treasure held no value for Song Jian and Xin Ling, only techniques and books that contained ancient secrets were of importance. Among the techniques, the most valuable was the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret. As long as they acquired the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, the visit to the Dragon Palace Treasure would not be a wasted trip! If there are other techniques, we want some too! Xin Ling quickly added. A hint of shame and anger flashed in Ao Tians eyes as he glared at Xin Ling and Song Jian, then after a prolonged silence, he huffed and nodded, Fine, you can copy all the techniques in the treasure. Weve struck it rich! Xin Ling said in a low voice to Song Jian, her face brimming with joy. Song Jian shook his head with a smile. If there were too many techniques in the treasure, there simply wouldnt be enough time to copy them all. At most, they could take one or two; any more would exceed Ao Tians limits, and he would certainly not agree. Should a dispute arise and the major demons behind them break in, neither they nor Ao Tian would have a good outcome! This works out quite well; no need to kill Ao Tian to extract the technique, otherwise we might not have enough time! Song Jian glanced at Ao Tians retreating back and thought to himself. The two followed Ao Tian to the front of a building that had collapsed halfway. It was a three-story palace that, compared to the other palaces around, was completely unremarkable. Yet the true Dragon Palace Treasure was right here. At this moment, one side of the palace wall had been opened, revealing a deep cavern entrance, with a faint light curtain on its surface blocking entry. This is the true Dragon Palace Treasure! Ao Tian pointed at the pale blue light curtain and said, The bloodline of the Dragon Clan is needed to enter, but somehow I cant get in! Song Jian stared at the light curtain for a while. This curtain wasnt a formation but a defensive measure. No, it was also a kind of formation, a special formation without a matrix point or energy circuit, akin to a safety doors lock, which could only be opened with a key. Forcing entry would likely destroy the entire treasure! Try it again, let me see! Song Jian said. Ao Tian was definitely able to open the Dragon Palace Treasure and obtain the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl. Not only was this recorded in the ancient secrets of the Imperial Sword Sect, but disciples who had previously entered the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm had also made it into the Dragon Palace Treasure. According to their descriptions, in the end, it was Ao Tian who acquired the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, elevating his strength to the peak of the Legendary Realm. After nearly wiping out half of the Legendary Realm powerhouses, he then fled into the vast starry cosmos. Ao Tian wiped his mouth and flicked toward the light screen, splashing a few drops of golden-colored blood on it, causing ripples to spread one after another. This screen, just like the previous Panlong Yutian Array, looked flimsy but had an extremely astonishing defense power,Ceven a warrior from the Legendary Realm would find it very difficult to break through! Song Jian stared at the light screen without blinking. The few drops of golden dragon blood that splattered onto the screen quickly vanished, as if they had been devoured by the light screen. Thats right, the power of the bloodline seems to have no effect! Ao Tian said helplessly. It had been the same before. After several attempts, Ao Tian became anxious and directly attacked the light screen, only to be counterattacked and injured by it. Song Jian studied the light screen for a while, then suddenly said, Continue! Ao Tian was startled and seemed to not understand what Song Jian meant, looking at him with a puzzled expression. Keep spilling blood! Song Jian pointed at the screen and said. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This light screen requires the power of the Dragon Clans bloodline to open. Just a little is enough; theres no need for too much! Ao Tian explained. Song Jian nodded. This light screen was probably similar to a genetic lock; as long as it detected the power of the Dragon Clans bloodline, it would open. However, for some reason, this lock seemed to be malfunctioning nowCit couldnt sense the bloodline power of the Dragon Clan. Pour some more, try with a bit more! Song Jian gestured. A look of anger flashed in Ao Tians eyes, but he suppressed it and once again vomited a clump of blood onto the screen. This time, the ripples on the screen became even more intense. The blood slowly spread across the screen, and in a short time, it had all merged back into the screen. Just as the pale golden blood was about to vanish, Song Jians eyes brightened, as if he had seen something. Continue, a little more blood, preferably enough to cover the entire light screen! Song Jian pointed at the screen and said. What? Do you know how much blood is needed to cover the entire screen? You might as well kill me! Ao Tian looked at Song Jian with a shocked expression. Song Jian turned to look back at the distant Panlong Yutian Array. Its glass-like surface had already begun to crack, and it wouldnt be long before this defensive array, guarding the Dragon Palace, would be completely breached! Will you do it yourself, or shall I help you? A severe look appeared in Song Jians eyes. If it were only a handful of early to mid-Legendary Realm demons, he might be able to hold them off for a while, but with so many from the Legendary Realm, including several peak Legendary Realm demons, he was no match for them. Once the array was broken, the ones theyd most want to kill would probably not be Ao Tian, but himself! You Rage swelled in Ao Tian, but in the next moment, he wilted and let out a cold snort, punching himself in the chest. Splat~ A stream of dragon blood sprayed out, and on the pale blue light screen, the blood slowly flowed and then slowly merged into it, silent and nearly imperceptible. Yet, Song Jians gaze began to shine frighteningly bright! PS: Thank you to Emperor Qin Shihuang X for the tip of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1453 - Chapter 1453 Chapter 1455 God-slaying Arrow Chapter 1453: Chapter 1455: God-slaying Arrow Chapter 1453: Chapter 1455: God-slaying Arrow It works! Song Jians eyes shone frighteningly bright. The Dragon Clan gene lock before him seemed to have some issues, as it was unable to detect the power of the bloodline, but if smeared with sufficient Dragon Clan Vitality, it could also be forcibly opened C acting as a sort of insurance. Ao Tians breath was somewhat feeble. Even for a warrior of the Legendary Realm, losing too much blood could greatly harm the body and could even potentially damage the foundation, causing permanent injuries. Did you find anything? Ao Tian asked with a hint of scorn curling at the corner of his mouth. In his eyes, Song Jian understood nothing. If Ao Tian didnt think hed lose in a fight, he would have fought to the death with him right now. Keep going, spread more blood on it! Song Jian glanced at Ao Tian and said indifferently. If time werent so pressing, Song Jian would really want to kill the little dragon in front of him and smear his fresh blood on it. Puh, puh, puh~ Ao Tian spat out several mouthfuls of fresh blood. The light screen fluctuated more violently, but there was still no other change. As Song Jians gaze grew colder, Ao Tian gritted his teeth, and cut open his blood vessel. Instantly, a jet of blood shot out towards the light screen. Not only had he cut open his blood vessel, but Ao Tian also had to prevent the wound from healing; otherwise, with the body of a Legendary Realm warrior, some simple external injuries would automatically heal in a matter of seconds. Three seconds, five seconds, ten seconds Ao Tians blood surged for fifteen seconds. If it had been an ordinary person, they would have died from excessive blood loss by now, and Ao Tians breath was getting weaker, and the scene before his eyes blurred. Am I, am I going to die? Ao Tian staggered, looking as if he were about to collapse at any moment. His consciousness gradually faded, and the injury on his blood vessel lost control, slowly healing. The pale golden Dragon blood spattered everywhere. Just then, the pale blue light screen suddenly burst into a golden light, and the phantom of a four-clawed golden dragon appeared on the screen with a line of text below it. Direct bloodline of the Western Sea Dragon King, access granted! Seeing this scene, Ao Tian, who had grown weak from excessive blood loss, suddenly became spirited, his eyes widening as he looked at the light screen and burst into loud laughter. Hahaha, we can enter now, we can enter! The Dragon Palace Treasure, this is the real secret treasure of our Dragon Clan! The light screen disappeared, revealing a dark hole which looked no different from an ordinary cave. Ao Tian gave Song Jian a look, seeming eager to try. This is the actual Dragon Palace Treasure? It looks a bit Song Jian frowning softly as he spoke, Different from what I imagined! Hmph, what do you know? Whats valuable about the Dragon Palace Treasure is the treasure itself, not the place that holds it. Lets hurry in; those guys behind us are about to catch up! After saying this, Ao Tian was the first to dive into the cave. Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then pulled Xin Ling along to follow. However, within that brief second, Ao Tian vanished, leaving only the sound of footsteps fading into the distance. This guy Frustrated, Song Jian realized he had been slipped away by him. It seemed that Ao Tian had many more secrets about the Dragon Palace Treasure that he hadnt revealed. Never mind him, lets hurry in. Ao Tian must have entered the treasure by now, well catch him there! Xin Ling urged Song Jian on as they ran down the corridor. The cave definitely didnt seem worthy of the words Dragon Palace Treasure; it looked like any other ordinary cave, with damp rock walls and a thick layer of moss covering them. This moss emitted a faint glow that made the passageway not so dark. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having run only a few dozen meters, Song Jian suddenly felt a chill on his scalp and quickly pulled Xin Ling to a stop. Be careful! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Three foot-long cyan-brown arrows flew towards Song Jian, these three arrows crystal clear, half tangible and half ethereal, making them hard to detect in the dimly lit corridor. If it wasnt for Song Jians strong perception, he might have been hit without even noticing them. However, the moment Song Jians perception touched the three arrows, their speed suddenly increased, turning into a streak of grey light, tracing arcs in the air as they shot towards him. Song Jian instantly felt a tingling in his scalp, and even his sea of consciousness conveyed a shattering pain. Im going to die! Song Jian instinctively pulled Xin Ling with him into the Shattered Divine Realm, disappearing from the spot. After entering the Divine Country, Song Jian knelt on the ground, gasping for air, his forehead drenched in sweat. The three arrows didnt look remarkable, but the pressure they put on Song Jian was tremendous, similar to the feeling of being watched by the Dragon God at the Dragon God Altar. Divine level Song Jian realized with alarm that the three arrows possessed a divine level experts strike, far beyond his current ability to withstand. If I didnt have access to the Shattered Divine Realm, I would probably be dead by now, with my sea of consciousness completely shattered, Song Jian thought to himself. Although he wouldnt truly die if he perished within the mystic realm, if his sea of consciousness were to be truly shattered, even after leaving the mystic realm and recovering, it would probably take a year and a half. These three arrows seem to have the function of tracking perception. They wouldnt have suddenly erupted like this if I hadnt touched them with my perception earlier Song Jian speculated in his mind. The corridor was very dim, and most powerhouses wouldnt rely on their eyes to observe their surroundings, but would instead use their perception to probe. The three arrows were specifically designed against perception, launching an unrelenting attack upon any contact. After resting for a moment, Song Jian took Xin Ling out of the Shattered Divine Realm. This time, he did not dare extend his perception outside his body, and cautiously observed his surroundings with his eyes. At this time, the three arrows floated quietly above the corridor, difficult to detect without a careful look. They seemed to have entered a slumber, motionless in the air. Caution tingling, Song Jian led Xin Ling carefully forward. After a while, the feeling of impending doom slowly faded. God-slaying Arrow, those three arrows seem to be God-slaying Arrows! Xin Ling suddenly whispered, also quite shaken, her face pale. Even after leaving the attack range of the God-slaying Arrows, her body still trembled nonstop. God-slaying Arrow? Song Jian was taken aback, it was the first time he had heard the name of such a weapon. God-slaying Arrows, with divine perception lock-on, ascend to the heavens, descend into the netherworld, even gods and demons cannot escape Xin Lings eyes showed a trace of awe as she looked at Song Jian and asked, Where did you take me just now that we were able to avoid the God-slaying Arrows lock-on? Song Jian shook his head. He did not wish to divulge the existence of the Shattered Divine Realm to anyone. It was only out of sheer necessity, as his gut told him he would have died if he hadnt entered the Shattered Divine Realm. Even his passive ability, Enemy of Death God, wouldnt have saved him, so he brought Xin Ling with him into the realm. Such an incredible treasure, if only we could obtain it, Song Jians eyes gleamed with desire. Such a weapon could be used without a longbow and could deliver a strike of divine level power; it had to be a divine treasure. He hadnt expected even the guardians of the Dragon Palace Treasure to be such divine-grade treasures, so the collection inside must be even more precious! With these three God-slaying Arrows, at least five or six creatures of the Legendary Realm could be slain. Its a pity; such treasures are meant for combating divine level powerhouses Song Jian looked at the God-slaying Arrows and whispered with a low chuckle. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the 1000 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1454 - Chapter 1454 Chapter 1456 Mysterious Taoist Man Chapter 1454: Chapter 1456: Mysterious Taoist Man Chapter 1454: Chapter 1456: Mysterious Taoist Man Xin Ling asked casually about the Shattered Divine Realm, well aware that it was Song Jians secret. Seeing that Song Jian didnt speak, she didnt press further, but laughed and said, What a pity, if we could get hold of the actual thing and take it out, wed be rich. The method to create the God-slaying Arrow has long been lost. Obtaining it truly would pose a threat to the existence of gods! Song Jian nodded, understanding that there were virtually no restrictions on using such a treasure. Even someone with second or third-tier combat power could stand a chance to slay a deity with it. It was impossible for the gods to allow the method of its creation to be passed down. We should hurry inside. There is a secret passage in the treasure trove that can be used for escape. Once Ao Tian obtains the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, he will leave through the secret passage! Xin Ling said. Song Jian nodded again, giving the God-slaying Arrow one last glance before he turned and quickly walked toward the depths of the cave. In a corridor of merely a few hundred meters, there were more than a dozen traps, all similar to the God-slaying Arrow. Triggering any of them could instantly kill even someone with Song Jians strength. Breaking Illusion Divine Eye! With a thought, the vertical dark gold pupil in Song Jians brow emerged, looking deep into the cave. Soon, the caves traps became crystal clear in his sight. Its useless, these traps all have an automatic recognition feature. Anyone who is not of the Dragon Clan bloodline will trigger them as soon as they get close! Xin Ling said in a low voice after casting a glance at Song Jian. Such detection skills were not new to her; even she had a detection ability, although it wasnt as high ranked as Song Jians Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. Dragon Clan bloodline, huh? Heh, I have that as well! Song Jian laughed. As he spoke, Song Jians aura rapidly condensed, and with a flip of his wrist, a pool of pale golden blood appeared in his palm. Previously, when breaking through the barrier at the gate, Song Jian had felt that the Dragon Clan blood could be useful later, so he had kept some. Ao Tian had lost so much blood and was so dazed that he didnt notice Song Jian had secretly kept some of it. Once the blood leaves the body, its activity will dissipate quickly. Even with Dragon Clan blood, we need to move fast. Xin Ling said. The two smeared some pale golden blood on their foreheads and quickly ran through the corridor. Along the way, various traps flickered in and out of vision under the detection of the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. Sensing their approach, the traps slightly activated, but then quieted down again after sensing the faint Dragon Clan bloodline aura they emitted. None were triggered. Soon, Song Jian and Xin Ling arrived at a vast cave, where a palace radiating blinding light stood. Stepping into the palace, they saw the hall filled with the luminescence of precious gems and valuable metalsCso bright it was hard to keep their eyes open. Corals as tall as a man and pearls as large as a human head were scattered around, while gold and silver were discarded like trash. Lets look around quickly. The Dragon Clans skills and equipment, as well as the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, are hidden somewhere. The real treasures of the Dragon Palace arent these worthless things! Xin Ling said with excitement clear on her face. To someone of the mundane world, these treasures would be priceless, but to those in the Legendary Realm, they were like trashCignored even if strewn on the roadside. Even just one piece of Epic Quality Dragon Palace equipment could be worth more than all the riches present. Not even the powerful demons behind them would spare these objects a second glance. Moving further inside, rows of weapon racks appeared on both sides of the palace walls, displaying equipment that glowed in different hues: silver, gold, purplish-red, and even dark gold. To players, these were truly priceless treasures! My god, Legendary Quality equipmentCthirty, thirty-five, forty over fifty pieces! If we could really take these back, the Purple Crystals Id get should be enough to boost me right up to the threshold of the Legendary Realm! Xin Lings eyes shone as her face brimmed with excitement. Lets hurry, well worry about finding Ao Tian later! Song Jian grabbed Xin Ling and said as he looked at the equipment in front of them. They couldnt take any of the equipment with them; they could only feast their eyes on them. However, the equipment stored within the Dragon Palace was all top-notch. Even the Silver Quality and Gold Quality equipment represented the pinnacle within their ranks. Song Jian even saw two pieces of Sword Immortal suits hanging on the rack; it was hard to imagine that the Sword Immortal suits were actually artifacts that had been passed down for over a million years. What kind of materials are these equipment made of to withstand a million years of trials without any damage? The Sword Immortal suits seem even more precious than I imagined, Song Jian glanced at the Sword Immortal suits again, thinking to himself. Continuing forward, after walking down a long, narrow corridor, the two came to a simple stone house that seemed out of place compared to the luxurious palaces surrounding it. The door of the stone house was open, indicating that someone had already entered. Song Jian and Xin Ling looked at each other and quickly rushed into the stone house. The interior of the stone house was even more spartan, with hardly any furnishings. On a bookshelf laid about a dozen bamboo slips, which appeared to be treasures like Skill Scrolls, but it was a pity that they had already decayed. The surfaces no longer glowed, and they would turn to ash at the slightest touch. In the center of the stone house sat an elderly member of the Human Race, wearing a Taoist crown on his head and a robe of starlight. He sat on a straw mat, his eyes closed in meditation, with no sign of life as if he had entered nirvana. However, his face was ruddy and his skin showed no signs of aging. His features were vividly lifelike, almost as if he were a real person. How can there be a member of the Human Race in the Dragon Palace Treasure? Xin Ling said in surprise, as it seemed that this elder was not mentioned in the secret records of the Imperial Sword Sect. Song Jian frowned slightly and couldnt help saying, Its normal for him not to be mentioned in the secret records, right? After all, its impossible to document every single detail! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No, its not like that! Xin Ling seemed to have realized something, her face filled with horror as she involuntarily took two steps back, saying loudly, Not only is he not mentioned in the secret records, but none of the disciples who have entered the Dragon Palace Treasure have ever mentioned such a member of the Human Race! It was understandable that this Taoist Man wasnt mentioned in the historical records, but the disciples who had entered the Dragon Palace Treasure would definitely not have concealed his existence. After all, the appearance of a member of the Human Race as a Taoist Man in the Dragon Palace Treasure was a very strange affair. Just then, a strange thing happened. The Taoist Man, who had been without any sign of life, slowly lifted his head. Xin Ling let out a scream, but quickly covered her mouth, staring at the Taoist Man in horror. Ao Tian must not have seen this Taoist Man, he appeared suddenly after we got close! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, speculating in his heart. At this moment, the Taoist Mans every movement seemed to be weighed down by thousands of pounds, making him look somewhat odd. After a while, the Taoist Man lifted his head and slowly opened his eyes, and two streams of starlight burst forth from within. I have finally, waited for you! A smile emerged on the face of the Taoist Man. Then, two lines of blood tears flowed from his eyes, shining with starlight, and cracks began to appear on his face, body, and hands. The Taoist Man, sitting cross-legged as if he were made of porcelain, was covered in cracks. Then, with a soft pop, his body shattered in pieces. For a moment, flesh and bone flew everywhere, and Xin Ling screamed as she closed her eyes, while Song Jian watched intently as it all unfolded before him. The flesh that had scattered in the air slowly vanished, as if entering the void. A transparent ghostly figure appeared where the Taoist Man had been sitting. He looked at Song Jian and nodded slowly. Then he pointed to the straw mat on the ground, turned around, and stepped into the void, disappearing with each step. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the 500 Qidian coins donation~ Chapter 1455 - Chapter 1455 Chapter 1457 Skill Improvement Chapter 1455: Chapter 1457: Skill Improvement Chapter 1455: Chapter 1457: Skill Improvement Song Jian didnt sense any danger, but Xin Ling was terrified. Before entering the secret realm, Xin Ling had examined various detailed records about the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm, even spending a great deal of contribution points to access the confidential scrolls treasured by the Imperial Sword Sect. In addition to the historical annals and secrets of the secret realm collected by the Imperial Sword Sect, there were also many records left by disciples of the Sect who had entered the realm before, all of which Xin Ling had paid a price to review. All the information about the Dragon Palace Treasure mentioned nothing about this human Taoist man or even the existence of this stone house. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, however, had a completely different feeling; he felt a sense of kinship from this broken Taoist man. Although he had never met him, Song Jian could still feel the benevolence emanating from the other party. The Sword Immortal lineage, enduring for ten thousand years, contains a trace of immortal essence, seeks the path to ascend to heaven; seeking the Dao, merging with the Dao, protecting the Dao with the sword; the Starry Sky All Races, all can be slain! The thunderous voice of the Taoist man reached Song Jians ears, and as the Taoist man disappeared from sight, the voice gradually faded away. It seems that only I could hear this voice. Could this Taoist man be a Sword Immortal from over a million years ago? Did he appear here specifically for me? Song Jian wondered to himself. If Xin Lings words held true and no one had seen this Taoist man before, and he appeared only after they did, then Song Jians guess might indeed be accurate the Taoist man had come for Song Jian! That Taoist man glanced at the meditation cushion before leaving, could it be that theres some secret to it? Song Jian glanced at the straw meditation cushion placed at the center of the stone house, which looked no different from an ordinary cushion and even more crude. Song Jian tried to pick it up, and a faint fragrance wafted from the cushion, probably the scent of the straw; holding the cushion in his hand, it was light as a feather and even using the systems inspection function, he couldnt discern its properties. Meditation cushion: Miscellaneous, properties: ??? Explanation: This is just an ordinary meditation cushion and serves no particular purpose. Miscellaneous, ordinary meditation cushion, then why are the properties a string of question marks? Song Jians brow furrowed slightly; after thinking for a while, he opened the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye and looked towards the cushion. As soon as his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye opened, Song Jian immediately felt a shiver down his spine. Through the Divine Eye, he saw a fierce Sword Qi stabbing towards it; the brilliance was so dazzling that a shocked Song Jian hurriedly closed his Divine Eye, but not before a tear of blood trickled down from the Divine Eye at his forehead. Ah, Song Jian, youre hurt, youre bleeding from your forehead! Xin Ling expressed in surprise. Did, did you see the meditation cushion glow just now? Song Jian, enduring the pain, asked. No, I only saw you holding the cushion for a while, and then there was blood on your forehead. Did something happen that I dont know about? Xin Ling inquired. Its nothing, this meditation cushion seems somewhat peculiar! Song Jian inspected the cushion over and over again but didnt find anything unusual about it. Song Jian, lets hurry up and leave. Ao Tian might have already obtained the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, and if he has it, he will definitely leave through the secret passage. Xin Ling said anxiously. If Ao Tian obtained the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl and they didnt make it in time, then the previous agreement would definitely not be honored by Ao Tian, and the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret would slip through their fingers. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed that the meditation cushion in his hand seemed to be slowly disintegrating, with the edges gradually vaporizing. This meditation cushion must have some miraculous property, and its sure to be beneficial for me, otherwise, that Taoist man wouldnt have looked at it a final time! Song Jian thought anxiously, Moreover, this benefit must have a time limit, and if its not discovered within the stipulated time, then the cushion will vanish. Suddenly, Song Jian recalled that the Taoist man had been seated cross-legged on the meditation cushion until his body shattered, only then did he get up and leave. With this thought, Song Jian immediately placed the cushion on the ground and, imitating the postures of the Taoist man, sat cross-legged on it. Indeed, once seated on the meditation cushion, Song Jian instantly entered a special state of enlightenment, and his mind was flooded with a wealth of information about the Sword Immortal heritage. ` In the skill bar, the proficiency of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art was rapidly increasing at a visible speed. Not just the Thousand Swords Art, but all skills related to swordsmanship: Sword Control Skill, Sword Shadow Clone, Azure Dragon Sword Body, Sword Qi Forming, Sword Array Atlas, and even the innate skill Holy Sword, saw their proficiencies rise. This increase had no threshold; once the proficiency was full, it would immediately elevate to the next level, without the need to expend any skill points. Meanwhile, the meditation cushion that Song Jian was sitting on began to disintegrate rapidly, starting from the edges and slowly spreading towards the center. Time passed unknowingly, and Song Jian finally emerged from that state of enlightenment. The meditation cushion under him had vanished without a trace. Song Jian felt as if he had gained a wealth of knowledge, but when he tried to recall it, it seemed as if he hadnt gained anything at all. His head was buzzing, and he felt uncomfortably bloated. At that moment, Song Jian realized that he and Xin Ling were in a narrow corridor. The stone house he had seen before had disappeared. How long has it been? Song Jian asked, rubbing his temples as he stood up and looked at Xin Ling beside him. How long has what been? Xin Ling asked back with a puzzled face, Didnt we just enter this corridor, ready to pursue Ao Tian? You suddenly sat down on the ground, then stood up again. Did you discover something? Song Jian stared at Xin Ling for a long time, ensuring that she wasnt joking. He was shocked. Could it be that everything he had experienced in the stone house was completely erased from Xin Lings memory? Erasing memories, such a method is truly terrifying! Song Jian was astounded in his heart. Not even a Legendary Realm expert could erase someones memories so silently, unless the Taoist Man they had encountered before had reached demi-god, or even godlike heights! Forget it, lets continue chasing Ao Tian! said Song Jian, stepping forward. Xin Ling looked at Song Jians departing back, murmuring dubiously, Am I seeing things? So weird! Soon, the two figures disappeared in the corridor, and at this moment, the Panlong Yutian Array, which was defending the Dragon Palace Treasure, was on the brink of shattering. A dozen powerful demons had been bombarding it furiously for nearly ten minutes, finally exceeding the arrays limit. Hmph, a mere array without a controller, having lost many of its variations and as lifeless as anything, how could it possibly stop us! said one of the demons disdainfully. Put some more effort, the array is about to break. The Dragon Palace Treasure is right before our eyes. Hahaha, Im not greedy, just one Dragon Clan technique will do. I have some faint Dragon Clan bloodline, and I can cultivate their techniques! Hmph, the treasures stored within the Dragon Palace consist of not just Dragon Clan techniques but those of other races as well. Were just afraid that the Human Race, who might have already raided this place, left us with nothing! Thats impossible. Didnt you see that Ao Tian brat come here? There must still be some good stuff left. If we encounter Ao Tian, we cannot let that brat go; he must have obtained good things from the treasure! As if you needed to say that. If we find that kid, just kill him on sight, loot the body! Boom~ A roaring sound erupted, followed by a shaking as if the earth and mountains were quaking, and the last defense array of the Dragon Palace Treasure shattered. Countless Giant Dragon illusions appeared out of nowhere, densely covering the entire sky. A sigh echoed through the air: The Dragon Clan, gone! In an instant, thousands of dragons wailed in sorrow as the Giant Dragon illusions began to collapse and break apart, transforming into myriad points of light that eventually disappeared into the ether. PS: Thanks to Emperor Qin Shihuang X for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ ` Chapter 1456 - Chapter 1456 Chapter 1458 Dragon Emperors Dominating Art Chapter 1456: Chapter 1458: Dragon Emperors Dominating Art Chapter 1456: Chapter 1458: Dragon Emperors Dominating Art The Panlong Yutian Array was broken, the last line of defense guarding the Dragon Palace Treasure collapsed, and all the great demons laughed wildly as they charged forward. At this moment, Song Jian was running forward while opening his skill panel to check his abilities. Xin Ling seemed to have lost the memories after entering the stone house, but Song Jian remembered everything vividly. And the insights on the meditation mat, the sense of the Tao, still lingered in his heart. Almost all his skills in the skill panel had improved by two or three levels, even the hardest to increase, the innate ability Holy Sword, had gained two levels. Besides adding nearly fifty attribute points, the probability of triggering the Indestructible effect had also slightly increased. Other skills, such as Sword Shadow Clone and Sword Control Skill, had reached the maximum level of 12, with further enhanced effects. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art was elevated to level 18, with the number of summoned Spirit Swords increasing to 500-2000. Level 18 was still not the limit for the Thousand Swords ArtCit seemed that, true to its name, at full level it could summon ten thousand Spirit Swords. However, Song Jian vaguely felt that summoning ten thousand Spirit Swords was not the ultimate state of the Thousand Swords Art and that it could be further improved. But this feeling was nebulous, as if gleaned from the meditation mat, yet the specifics would only be apparent after leveling the skill to its maximum. Eh, why is my Moon Essence Wheel skill missing? Song Jian reviewed his skill panel from top to bottom. Most skills had improved, but the Moon Essence Wheel had vanished from the panel. Song Jian hurriedly went through the system message log and discovered that when the Thousand Swords Art upgraded to level sixteen, it had actually devoured the Moon Essence Wheel skill, which left him feeling speechless. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The enhancement of the Thousand Swords Art had devoured many of Song Jians skills; previous abilities like the Ten Thousand Facets Sword Technique and Sword Finger had been absorbed to increase its power. He had not expected it to now devour the Moon Essence WheelCa non-sword techniqueCwhich made Song Jian feel somewhat helpless. Forget it, Moon Essence Wheel was quite powerful in close combat, but my current attack style has shifted towards long-range. There arent many opportunities to use Moon Essence Wheel anyway, so let it be devoured, Song Jian thought to himself. This enlightenment had saved Song Jian at least a dozen skill points, but most importantly, it saved him a lot of time practicing skills. Now, Song Jians strength had increased by more than a third compared to before. Just the nearly fifty attribute points gained from increasing his innate ability Holy Sword made him feel like he had struck gold, akin to passing a B-grade combat power assessment and receiving a reward. Boom~ The shattering of the Panlong Yutian Array also reached Song Jians ears, making him tense up. We need to speed up. The defensive array has been breached, and those great demons have already rushed in! Song Jian said in a low voice. No worriesCdont forget the traps in the passage behind us. Hmph, unless they leave behind a dozen lives or so, they wont be able to break through, not unless they also possess the bloodline of the Dragon Clans direct lineage! Xin Ling retorted with a cold snort. Song Jian smiled slightly without saying a word, and the two hurried forward. Soon, a wall appeared at the end of the passage. The wall was engraved with an azure dragon that looked lifelike, its dragon eyes filled with murderous intent as if it was about to leap off the wall and devour them both. The Dragon Controlling Wall! Behind it must be the real Dragon Palace Treasure! Song Jian said softly. After passing through the stone house, all information about the Dragon Palace Treasure seemed to naturally emerge in his mind. He had never seen the Dragon Controlling Wall before, yet it felt incredibly familiar. The last trace of Ao Tians fresh blood in his hand was absorbed by the Dragon Controlling Wall, which immediately became ethereal. Song Jian pulled Xin Ling and rushed forward, directly passing through the Dragon Controlling Wall and entering into a strange space. This space was several dozen feet in size, with a milky white fountain in the center that rose high above the ground, gushing continuously, forming a pond that spanned several meters around and was unfathomably deep. The surging spiritual energy merged into the fountain water, which was like milkCrich in spiritual energy and extraordinarily viscous. If one were to cultivate here, the speed of cultivation might be ten or even a hundred times faster than the outside world! Around the fountain was a field of herbs, with several rare flowers and plants emitting a rich fragrance. Beneath the spring lies a spirit vein, which, after years of nurturing by Dragon Qi, has transformed into the most superior dragon vein. This dragon vein alone is not much less valuable than the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret! Song Jian shook his head and sighed. For some sects, the value of this dragon vein even surpassed that of the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret. It is sufficient for a third-rate faction to rise to a first-rate sect within a mere ten years. Should they gain more opportunities and accumulate some heritage, they could completely become a super-large sect! All the herbs around this spirit spring are top-grade spiritual medicine, I wonder who will eventually benefit from these! Xin Ling said, her eyes shining with excitement. Although they were unable to take any of these items, it didnt stop them from feasting their eyes on such treasures, which were usually hard to come by. How did you How did you get in here? From a distance, Ao Tian looked at Song Jian and Xin Ling standing in front of the Dragon Controlling Wall with shock on his face. He rubbed his eyes vigorously, hardly believing they could appear here. It was known that many checkpoints along the way required the pure bloodline of the Dragon Clan, and even if dozens of legendary realm great demons attempted to enter, they wouldnt be able to do so without one or two hours. Moreover, there were many traps specifically designed for intruders along the way, so even legendary realm powerhouses couldnt break in unscathed. Its impossible for those legendary realm great demons to break in at this time. So how did these two humans with third-order combat power manage it! Ao Tians body trembled slightly, his face filled with disbelief. Song Jians gaze, however, fell on the object in Ao Tians hand a treasure pearl emitting a seven-colored glow, which he held within his palm. One could feel wisps of domineering energy filled with the Dragon Clans aura being transferred from the pearl to Ao Tian. Oh, have you obtained the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl? Song Jian said with a smile, slowly advancing, Our previous agreement, shouldnt we honor it? As far as I know, when absorbing the energy of the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl, you cant be disturbed by the outside world, otherwise Well, hehe Ao Tians face turned ugly, he pointed to a bookshelf nearby and said, The Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret youre looking for is on the first level. These are techniques collected by our Dragon Clan. If you see any other techniques that interest you, feel free to copy one as well! How generous, hahaha! Song Jian laughed heartily as he and Xin Ling stepped forward to browse through the various cultivation techniques on the bookshelf. Ao Tian watched their actions, grinding his teeth in frustration but unable to do anything. These techniques, painstakingly gathered by the Dragon Clan, were all top-notch methods, all of at least epic quality or higher. Any single one of them being taken out could lead to a bloody scramble for possession. The Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret! Song Jian picked up the ancient manual placed at the very top. The scroll was made of special materials, neither gold nor copper, neither paper nor bamboo, and even felt slightly warm to the touch. After a cursory glance, a hint of regret flashed in Song Jians eyes as a system notification indicated that the skill scroll was unusable by the Human Race. Just then, Kamata requested to leave the Pet Space, and upon Song Jians approval, Kamata appeared beside him, snatching the ancient manual and bursting into laughter: I can learn it, I can learn it! As he spoke, Kamata pressed his hand onto the ancient manual, and immediately a purple-golden light bloomed, transforming into a stream of light that entered Kamatas forehead. The ancient manual of the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art, as if eroded by endless years, faded in brilliance and became brittle and crumbly, a scent of decay emanating from the scroll. Chapter 1457 - Chapter 1457 Chapter 1459 Seas Change into Mulberry Fields Chapter 1457: Chapter 1459: Seas Change into Mulberry Fields Chapter 1457: Chapter 1459: Seas Change into Mulberry Fields A dragons roar erupted from within Kamata, and Kamatas aura became heavy in an instant. The shadow of an Eastern Giant Dragon swirled around her body, circling a few times before merging with Kamata. Kamatas level, visible to the naked eye, climbed rapidly, almost every five or six seconds marking another level gained. The speed was so fast that it left Song Jian agape with astonishment. Isnt this Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret a bit too exaggerated? Can the level increase this quickly? Song Jian wondered in surprise. It is known that when a player levels up, they only gain a skill point, but for NPCs and creatures within the game world, each level gained corresponds to an increase in strength. For top-tier creatures like Kamata, theres no need for cultivation; as long as they live long enough, their strength will continue to rise. Now that Kamata has learned the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, her strength will definitely increase faster than those of the Giant Dragon priests from before. Level 120, 125, 130 Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kamatas level shot up rapidly, and in just a few minutes, she had already reached level 148. After that, the speed of gaining combat experience began to slow down gradually. Haha, Ive made a breakthrough! Kamata exclaimed joyfully, casually swinging a palm forward. Instantly, a huge shadow of a Golden Dragons claw appeared in front of her, and with a vigorous flick, the Golden Dragons claw rushed forward, producing a booming sound as it pulverized a coral tree that stood seven or eight meters tall into dust. Haha, how powerful! Kamata, thrilled, was ready to continue trying out the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art, but Song Jian stopped her. If she continued, the entire cave was going to collapse. Just then, a scream came from the distant entrance passage, followed by a series of sounds of combat. Those great demons have already come in. It seems someone has been hit by the God-slaying Arrow. Its just uncertain if theyve been taken down or not! Xin Ling said in a low voice. Weve got what we came for. Do you need anything else? Song Jian asked. Most of the techniques here have already been collected by others. Theyre not of much value, Xin Ling said, flipping through the books on the shelf with a faint sense of helplessness. Boom~ Suddenly, a muffled sound came from within Ao Tian, and its level unexpectedly went straight from the early stage of the Legendary Realm to the mid-stage, and the aura kept climbing. Ao Tian is about to make a breakthrough. We should leave quickly. Once it breaks through to the peak of the Legendary Realm, we will not be its match! Xin Ling glanced at Ao Tian and whispered. Song Jian nodded. There was a secret passage in the cave that led to the outside world. Xin Ling picked up a scroll from the bookshelf and tossed it to Song Jian, saying, You should need this. With that, Xin Ling walked towards a corner of the cave, where a stone sculpture of a Giant Dragon coiled in the clouds, stretching forward one of its front clawsCthe location of the secret passage. Disciples had previously recorded the passage in detail, and even the method to open it was on record. Song Jian caught the scroll Xin Ling had thrown. It was the Five Elements Escape Skill: Wood Escape. He couldnt help but smile slightly. This was the third book of the Five Elements Escape Skill he had collected. He had not expected to find one in the Dragon Palace Treasure. With a single slap, the book of the Wood Escape Skill disappeared. This Skill Book could only be learned once and would vanish after use, unlike the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art, which could be learned at least three times before disappearing. Xin Ling grasped the front claw of the Giant Dragon sculpture and gave it a gentle twist. A sound of gears meshing together echoed, and the Giant Dragon sculpture shifted aside, revealing a narrow tunnel just big enough for one person to enter. This is the secret passage; we can get out from here! After Xin Ling spoke, she turned her head to glance at Ao Tian, with a sly look flashing in her eyes, and whispered, Should we take this opportunity to kill it? It might drop some secrets about the Dragon Palace Most of the Skill Books had already been collected by the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect who came before. Xin Ling only managed to obtain two books resembling biographies. Although these books had value, they did not contain Skill Books, secrets, and other treasures that would earn many Contribution Points. Song Jian turned his head to look at Ao Tian. Behind Ao Tian, a Giant Dragon phantom had appeared, which was actually a nine-clawed Golden Dragon. Its body was covered in golden scales that glinted faintly, and it exuded an endless majesty. However, the eyes of the Giant Dragon phantom seemed dull, devoid of any signs of life. Ao Tians aura was climbing rapidly. If they were going to kill him, now was the time; otherwise, in a little while, his level and strength would rise to a level that even Song Jian would not be able to withstand. Kill! A fierce determination flashed in Song Jians eyes as he drew the Sky-breaking Sword, readying to execute the Thousand Swords Art. Just then, an enraged roar suddenly erupted from the tunnel, and several large demons rushed into the treasure vault, each one hoisting a corpse on their shoulders. How could they be so fast! Song Jians face wore a look of surprise. He and Xin Ling had stealthily obtained Ao Tians blood to enter the vault so quickly, yet these large demons had used their companions corpses as shields to barge in, taking Song Jian aback with their audacity. We better leave quickly; if we dont go now, we might not be able to escape! Song Jian said with some regret, and Xin Ling looked on with a similarly regretful expression. In the scenario of the Dragon Palace Treasure, Ao Tian was a major character. If killed, he would undoubtedly drop great items. Although there were Imperial Sword Sect disciples who had entered the vault before, they did not have the strength to kill Ao Tian. Some were killed by Ao Tian, while others hid until Ao Tian left after consuming the Dragon Emperor Treasure Pearl. Only then did they dare to continue searching the vault for items Ao Tian had overlooked. This time, it seemed to be the most likely opportunity to kill Ao Tian, but who could have expected those large demons to arrive so quickly? Xin Ling leapt into the hole, with Song Jian following closely. The two of them walked along the narrow passage for about three hundred meters until the path ahead was submerged by seawater. They continued swimming forward through the water-filled tunnel until they emerged from a cave in an undersea mountain. Back at the surface, the two of them looked back. The towering beam of light had not yet faded, although it had dimmed significantly. The surrounding mist had almost dissipated, and it wouldnt be long before the beam of light vanished. Once the beam of light disappeared, the people inside the Dragon Palace Treasure would probably be driven out. If they came out empty-handed, the trip would have been for nothing. Boom~ Just then, a faint rumbling could be heard from within the column of light, as if a violent explosion had occurred. The already dim column of light also trembled slightly, appearing even more illusory. Lets go. Theres nothing left here worth lingering for! Song Jian glanced at the column of light and spoke indifferently. This trip to the Dragon Palace had greatly benefited him, increasing his strength by at least one third. Now, Song Jian, even when facing a mid-Legendary Realm powerhouse, possessed the strength to fight and win. Xin Ling nodded, about to speak, when she noticed Song Jians entire being becoming ethereal, and everything around began to change strangely as if the flow of time had suddenly accelerated. She felt like a mere spectator, watching the tide rise and fall, the sea turning into mulberry fields. The once raging sea swelled into mountains, transforming into vast lands. The sea has turned into mulberry fields, and time has accelerated? Is this the beginning of the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield? Xin Ling muttered to herself in astonishment. Chapter 1458 - Chapter 1458 Chapter 1460 The Emergence of a Treasure Chapter 1458: Chapter 1460: The Emergence of a Treasure Chapter 1458: Chapter 1460: The Emergence of a Treasure Xin Lings figure gradually vanished from Song Jians sight. Startled, he thought he had been attacked, and in an instant, Sword Qi surged, his aura abyssal as the sea, spreading outward. His divine consciousness covered an area of a thousand kilometers in a moment. An average third-level Combat Power warrior, even at the peak of third-level Combat Power, could not cover a thousand kilometers with their divine consciousness, a few hundred meters would already be impressive. Song Jians physical attributes had surpassed those of most early Legendary Realm practitioners by now, and coupled with the fact that the primary attribute of a Sword Master was spirit, his divine consciousness was much higher than that of an average third-level Combat Power warrior. After searching for a while within the range of his consciousness, he detected no malice, not even the presence of any life forms. Nobody? How is that possible, what on earth is happening here? Could it be, Xin Ling was forcefully expelled from the secret realm? Song Jian wondered in shock. It is known that when a player suddenly disappears, it is either because the player has gone offline, leaving the game world, or they have been killed, with their body vanishing. However, they were currently in a secret realm, and if they were forcibly expelled from it, such a scenario would occur. Leave, how is that possible Song Jian was puzzled, but soon after, the space and time before him started to change, the sea turned into mulberry fields, in just a few seconds. What is this Song Jian watched, dumbfounded, like a spectator, unable to do anything but watch helplessly as thousands of years passed by in a matter of seconds. His chests Time Law imprint seemed to be triggered by something, beating slowly like a second heart. A strange aura was attracted to the mark on his chest, and a sharp pain came, as if every muscle and bone in his body were being crushed. Everything went dark before Song Jians eyes, and he passed out, leaving only the Time Imprint on his chest to slowly emit light, growing brighter and brighter, eventually enveloping him entirely and turning into a Light Cocoon that floated above the sea. At last, as the sea level lowered and mountains rose, the Light Cocoon was buried deep within a great mountain. Time flew by like a shuttle, and in the blink of an eye, a thousand years passed, with ten thousand races fighting for supremacy, a great battle between the Human Race and other races about to erupt. On this day, several members of the Demon Clan were chasing a young human through the sky, their vigor overflowing, with constant roaring sounds. All of these individuals possessed the strength of the Legendary Realm. Chen Dong, your protector has been killed, put down the Time Sand, and we will spare your life! a great demon roared, slashing out with a blade of energy. The young human in front was desperately flying forward, using all his vigor to stay aloft, unable to speak. Feeling the attack coming from behind, the young man gritted his teeth and headed for the mountains below. In the air, he couldnt shake off the chase from the powerful demons behind him, and could only try to escape using the terrain of the mountains and forests. The Time Sand was first discovered by me and obtained by me. You daemons dare to kill and rob; once the Xuan Tian Sect finds out, they will surely avenge me! Chen Dong bellowed loudly. Hearing the three words Xuan Tian Sect, the pursuing demons hesitated for a moment. Whats there to fear? His protector has been surrounded and killed by us, and weve already made an enemy for life. The only way now is to kill him, destroy the body and the evidence, and as long as no one knows, how will the Xuan Tian Sect link it to us? a red-eyed demon said in a low voice. Exactly, the Red-eyed Demon King is right. As long as we kill him, who would know that we were the killers, that we stole the Time Sand! another demon chimed in. Think you can escape, dream on! a demon saw Chen Dong rushing towards the mountain below, a hint of coldness appeared on his face. With an explosive burst of speed, he wielded a bone spear charged with an incredibly fierce intent, thrusting it towards Chen Dongs back. Chen Dong suddenly turned around, with a low roar, Shaking Heaven Fist! and threw a punch towards the bone-spear-wielding demon. Boom, boom, boom~ A massive fist imprint charged towards the great demon, colliding with the bone spear in its hand, unleashing a booming roar as fierce energies spilled into the void. With a twist of its hand, the great demon dispersed the fist imprint with its bone spear and continued to thrust towards Chen Dong. Chen Dong couldnt evade in time and was speared in the shoulder, the force of the impact reverberating through his body, making him feel as if his flesh and bones were separating. His internal organs vibrated, and he spewed a blood arrow from his mouth, his breath instantly becoming feeble. Clenching his teeth, Chen Dong retrieved a black pearl and hurled it at the great demon. Die with me! Chen Dong bellowed, his face twisted in a fierce expression, as if he was ready to perish alongside the great demon that was within an arms reach. The great demon, already having the upper hand, had no intention of dying together with a man on the brink of death. It scoffed, withdrew the bone spear, and with a simple slash, sent Chen Dong flying away. Meanwhile, the black pearl floating in the air abruptly turned crimson, and a strong scorching aura began to emanate from within it. Shaking Heaven Pearl? The great demons expression changed, and it quickly retreated. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ A loud explosion happened as the black pearl shattered, enveloping an area of several tens of meters. A dark red mushroom cloud soared into the sky, and several nearby mountains cracked severely from the intense explosion. A mountaintop was sheared off completely, turning into boulders that tumbled down the hillside. Pu! A mouthful of fresh blood was spat out. The great demon wielding the bone spear, despite its quick response, was still caught in the blast of the Shaking Heaven Pearl and hit by the surging energy, feeling a tearing pain in its chest as if its organs had shifted. White Bone Demon King, how are you? Several great demons rushed forward, fixing their gaze on the spear-wielding White Bone Demon King and asking. Humph, to think that this guy had a Shaking Heaven Pearl and wanted to drag me to death with him. I was caught off guard for a moment and sustained serious injuries from this little brats scheme! The White Bone Demon King was pale, his breath growing unsteady. Hahaha, that kid got hit by the White Bone Demon Kings spear; even if hes not dead, he must be grievously wounded and on the verge of death. White Bone Demon King, you rest and recover for a bit. Ill go catch that kid, and when the time comes, well interrogate him together about the whereabouts of the Time Sand! One of the demon kings laughed loudly, ready to rush down in search of Chen Dong. Together, together, be careful that kid might have another trick up his sleeve. If he throws another Shaking Heaven Pearl, Iron Bull Demon King, you alone might not be able to withstand it! The other demon kings warned one after another. Haha, good, then lets go together! Iron Bull Demon Kings eyes shimmered as he laughed heartily. Just then, a nearby mountain peak suddenly burst into a dazzling seven-colored divine light, shooting straight into the sky. The demon kings, ready to descend in search of Chen Dong, abruptly halted and looked towards the distance. Treasure emergence? Red-eyed Demon King voiced in surprise. Haha, it seems the previous explosion has cracked open the mountain and caused the treasure to emerge ahead of time. The treasure goes to the one who is fated, and it looks like were the fated ones! Iron Bull Demon King laughed heartily. Together, together! The other great demons called out in unison, and even White Bone Demon Kings eyes revealed a trace of greed. Everyone knew that a treasure capable of emitting seven-colored lights was far more precious than any Time Sand. The great demons flew towards the mountain peak radiating the seven-colored light. Chen Dong, heavily wounded, had a flicker in his eyes. He glanced at the small bottle emitting light within his arms, bit his teeth, and swiftly navigated through the woods, escaping into the distance. Chapter 1459 - Chapter 1459 Chapter 1461 Divine Artifact Chapter 1459: Chapter 1461: Divine Artifact Chapter 1459: Chapter 1461: Divine Artifact The treasure emanating the Seven-colored Divine Light was much more precious than Time Sand, but Chen Dong knew that such a treasure was something he couldnt guard, or rather, something he couldnt even get close to. The great demons pursuing him would never give him such an opportunity. Now that the group of great demons was distracted by the treasure, he could still escape. Once they got their hands on the treasure and remembered the Time Sand, he would likely fall back into a situation of being besieged. It was better to take this chance to leave. Chen Dong was already severely injured. The bloody hole on his shoulder kept spilling forth streaks of deathly energy, which prevented the wound from healing. Even if no one pursued him, if he couldnt expel the deathly energy from his injuries, Chen Dong wouldnt live much longer. Several great demons arrived in front of a mountain peak. The mountain was not large, and a crack had formed due to a previous explosion. It was from this crack that the Seven-colored Divine Light was emerging. The great demons surrounded the fissure, their eyes twinkling. The Seven-colored Divine Light indicated an artifact of at least divine quality, and the likelihood was that there was only one. There were five or six great demons present, so how would they distribute it when the time came? Gentlemen, lets first split the entire mountain open to reveal the treasure. Then, we can rely on our own fortunes, yes? The treasure chooses its master, and its not guaranteed that one can obtain it just by wanting it, a great demon covered in purple scales spoke softly. The Purple Scale Demon King speaks the truth. The treasure chooses its master. At that time, let it pick its owner. Whoever it selects, no one else is allowed to wrest it by force. Now, lets reveal the treasure and see what type of divine artifact it is! another great demon exclaimed. The White Bone Demon King snorted coldly but said nothing. The other great demons also remained silent. Even though a divine artifact could choose its master, it could also be subdued by force. Once in hand, if one couldnt use it, it could be traded with others. How could they just watch and give up? Hahaha, the Purple Scale Demon King is right. Let me, the Iron Bull, uproot this mountain and see what treasure lies within! the Iron Bull Demon King laughed heartily as he reached out towards the small mountain. His palm, as large as a fan, stretched forward, unleashing a terrifying aura. Countless forces converged into a massive energy palm, which blotted out the heavens and enveloped the whole mountain peak. The other great demons expressions drastically changed. The Iron Bull Demon King wasnt trying to uproot the mountain; he was attempting to grasp the entire mountain in his hand. You fool, how dare you! one of the great demons shouted angrily. Seeking death, let go now! another great demon lunged towards the Iron Bull Demon King, swinging a long knife that sent a dazzling blade energy slicing through the void towards him. Boom~ At that moment, the mountain peak radiating the Seven-colored Divine Light exploded entirely. The ground shook and thundering roars sounded, as a terrifying shock wave spread in all directions, engulfing all the great demons around the mountain. Instantly, their expressions changed dramatically as if struck by a heavy blow. They vomited blood and were flung far away. As the mountain vanished, a milky Light Cocoon appeared in mid-air, emitting terrible fluctuations. Within the range of these fluctuations, time itself seemed to be disturbed. Some plants experienced reversal. A giant ancient tree withered to a small sapling before ones eyes and then disappeared. Other creatures accelerated through their life cycles, swiftly undergoing their maturity, progressing through Aging, and eventually dying of old age within seconds, turning into handfuls of dust. The rules of time within the range of fluctuations were completely thrown into chaos. One demon unwittingly swept by the fluctuations showed signs of Aging on his body, and what was shocking was that this was not an illusion; it had truly happened, and the altered state could not be dispelled. The demons arm had seemingly undergone the passage of years, turning into an old mans limb, looking out of place against the rest of its body, yet it was indeed part of its body. Seeing this, several demons were terrified and flew backwards. The demon whose arm had aged snorted coldly, directly tore off the aged arm, and blood splattered everywhere. In a short time, a new arm regenerated. Arm Regeneration! This was a skill almost every great demon possessed, consuming a great amount of energy; they could regenerate from a severed limb, and reaching the grand completion realm, they were known as the technique that could bring them back to life from a single drop of blood, called the undying and indestructible method. This demon clearly hadnt cultivated to the highest realm, but Arm Regeneration was no problem. The Time Law has changed. The treasure within this Light Cocoon must involve the Time Law! Its a divine artifact, definitely a high-quality divine artifact! White Bone Demon Kings eye sockets flared with green flames, his face contorted with greed. A divine artifact involving the Time Law, haha, I, Iron Bull Demon King, are truly lucky to stumble upon a time-based divine tool in this godforsaken place! Iron Bull Demon King laughed heartily and glanced around with a thick murderous intent on his face. All of you who wish to steal my divine artifact deserve to die! Iron Bull Demon King roared, his body began to swell rapidly, and in a short time, he transformed into a gigantic monster over thirty feet tall! Divine powers, law as the sky, earth as the base, huh, youve only grasped the most superficial layer, whats there to show off! The Red-eyed Demon snorted coldly and two red beams shot from his eyes, piercing through Iron Bull Demon King, causing him to bellow in pain. In an instant, several demons began to gang up on Iron Bull Demon King. Just as Iron Bull Demon King was about to falter, White Bone Demon King suddenly shifted his target, stabbing toward the nearest demon king. White Bone, what are you doing! For a moment, each demon king began attacking the nearest one, chaos reigned. Iron Bull Demon King spat out blood, grabbed a severed limb dropped by a demon king, chewed it heartily, and laughed loudly, Thats right, thats right, only the strongest one will get the divine artifact. Fight, kill, lets see who will last! Stupid bull, so much talk, no matter who wins, you have no chance at the divine artifact, whats there to be happy about, Purple Scale Demon King said viciously. Hahaha, if I cant have it, none of you will! Iron Bull Demon King revealed a ferocious grin, summoned a sharp axe with his right hand made from dense demon energy, and fiercely chopped towards the Light Cocoon. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Stupid bull, you dare! The demon kings who were entangled in fighting each others faces changed drastically and they shouted furiously in unison, lunging at Iron Bull Demon King together. Chapter 1460 - Chapter 1460 Chapter 1462 Years Chapter 1460: Chapter 1462: Years Chapter 1460: Chapter 1462: Years The axe emitted a deep whooshing sound as it chopped down toward the Light Cocoon. Haha, an artifact in the midst of gestation is at its most vulnerable. Just smashing it will mean none of you will get it! the Iron Bull Demon King laughed manically. The other demons were all at some distance from the Iron Bull Demon King, and even if they wanted to intervene, they were unable to do anything but watch helplessly as he brought the axe down on the Light Cocoon. Just then, an arm suddenly reached out from within the Light Cocoon, grabbed the blade, and blocked the Iron Bull Demon Kings full-force strike. Whats happening to me whats going on? Song Jians eyes showed a hint of confusion. His memories seemed to have a brief lapse. He realized he was in a narrow space when suddenly, he felt a sense of impending danger, as if some threat was about to befall him. In his confusion, an image emerged in Song Jians eyes: a towering, enormous bull demon with a fierce grin, wielding an axe, ferociously chopping down toward a Light Cocoon. I I seem to be inside that Light Cocoon! A flash of understanding crossed Song Jians mind as he grasped the situation he was in. Bang~ The Light Cocoon shattered with the twisting strike, causing the him inside to sustain severe injuries. In those eyes that were once bewildered, a trace of fierceness flashed through. An enemy! The image in his mind shattered as Song Jian abruptly extended his hand. Rip~ A tearing sound was heard as Song Jians right hand, as white as jade, tightly gripped a section of the axe blade. The blade, exuding a robust aura and over ten meters in diameter, couldnt continue to chop down an inch in front of that arm. Its a human, theres a person inside! a demon king yelled. What, how is that possible? Isnt it supposed to be an artifact? Why is there a person? Could it be a humanoid artifact? Have you lost your mind? How could there be such a thing as a humanoid artifact, thats just a person! No matter what it is, anything that emits the Seven-colored Divine Light is definitely a treasure. Even if its a person, its a humanoid treasure. Perhaps consuming it could increase ones cultivation! In an instant, the attention of the several demon lords was entirely focused on Song Jian who was emerging from the Light Cocoon. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was clad in white, with all his equipment hidden. His right hand tightly clasped the axe blade, and a trail of blood flowed down from the base of his thumb. Im injured! A faint smile appeared on Song Jians face: Turns out, my body isnt as tough as I imagined! Little human brat, die! the Iron Bull Demon Kings face twisted in a ferocious grin as he surged his strength into his arms, intent on cleaving Song Jian in two. Years! Song Jian let out a soft sigh, and in an instant, within a hundred-meter radius, time visibly flowed rapidly, rust spots appeared on the surface of the battle-axe in his hand, and lines of wrinkles also formed on the Iron Bull Demon Kings face. Crack, crack~ The corrosive rust spread over the battle-axe, which was once sharp, now becoming brittle. With a bang, it shattered, turning into a cloud of iron filings. And the Iron Bull Demon Kings vitality also began to wane, a decrepit aura of aging and decay spreading from his body. My power, my power is fading, roar, why is this happening! The Iron Bull Demon King seemed to age centuries in an instant, from the prime of life to looking like he was about to lie down in a coffin, with the stench of death and decay emanating from him that one could smell from far away. The other Demon Kings were terrified. This kind of time-manipulating magic was, in their eyes, the most terrifying divine power. Run! One Demon King bellowed and turned to flee into the distance, and the other Demon Kings quickly raised demon winds, transforming into beams of demon light, and made their escape. You, you, wait, wait The Iron Bull Demon Kings eyes showed a look of horror as he reached out, seeking help, only to see that his once robust arms were now like tree bark, wrinkled and folded. The Heaven and Earth Law Divine Powers could no longer be maintained, and the Iron Bull Demon Kings body shrank rapidly, reverting to a normal size, and he fell from the sky. In mid-air, the Iron Bull Demon Kings breath grew weaker, and his body lost its vitality. Before even hitting the ground, the Iron Bull Demon King, within just a dozen seconds, went through a millennium of years and completely died of old age. Thud~ A body, which had lost much of its moisture, fell to the ground, shattered by the impact, and raising a cloud of dust. Cough cough~ Song Jians body trembled, as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Even his once robust aura weakened in an instant. Still, it was too strenuous, and there was a backlash, but all things considered, I still gained a big advantage. The Time Law mark has actually evolved! A wry smile appeared on his face as the infinity symbol on Song Jians chest had turned Dark Gold, shining brightly. The Critical Moment divine powers had disappeared, replaced by a Domain of Time that pertained to the Time Law, a domain power that only the Legendary Realm powerhouses could master. Song Jian was still five levels away from the Legendary Realm, which, under normal circumstances, meant he would need at least three years to hunt monsters to advance those five levels, or he would have to consume a vast quantity of Purple Crystal to increase his level. But now, Song Jian had already prematurely mastered the domain power that only Legendary Realm powerhouses could wield. Although the scope of his domain power was not vast, just about a hundred meters, it was still the formidable Time Domain. It can be said that, at this moment, Song Jian stood at the very pinnacle of the Legendary Realm powerhouses. At most, I can only accelerate time by about a thousand years, and once I go all out, the backlash is immense. Right now, I need at least a days rest before I can use the domain power again! Song Jian coughed up another mouthful of blood and muttered to himself, Accelerating the passage of time, this domain, I shall name it Years! In the personal skills column, right under the talent skills and above the hunting aura, a Dark Gold-colored domain skill appeared. As Song Jian uttered the word Years, the name of this domain skill slowly became the word Years. Years (Domain Power), Range: One hundred meters, Attribute: Actively released, can accelerate the flow of time within the domain range, with the maximum flow of time being one thousand years. The effect depends on the strength disparity between the parties; if the opponent is too strong, the effective time is reduced, and if the opponent is too weak, the effective time can be advanced to a permanent effect, which will remain even after leaving the domain range. Note: This domain is a precursor skill of the Time Law, which can be advanced through the use of objects imbued with the Time Law or through independent comprehension. This domain is a skill that only Legendary Realm powerhouses can fully control. When used below the Legendary Realm, there is a certain chance of backlash, resulting in a loss of 1-3 attribute points; Cough cough, it seems like its better to use this skill sparingly until Ive advanced to the Legendary Realm! Song Jian glanced at the backlash effect and could not help but shake his head with a bitter smile. After a while, once he had recovered some strength, Song Jian turned his head towards a patch of woods and said coldly, So, youve been watching for so long, still not showing yourself? Do you want me to force you out? Chapter 1461 - Chapter 1461 Chapter 1463 Time Sand Chapter 1461: Chapter 1463: Time Sand Chapter 1461: Chapter 1463: Time Sand Song Jian looked coldly toward a patch of forest. There, a faint breath indicated the presence of a human, one who was severely injured. Gr, great sir, I, I was just passing by to have a look. Those big demons were chasing me and wanted to kill me. Thank goodness you appeared and saved my life! Chen Dong emerged from the forest with a bitter smile on his face as he bowed to Song Jian. Belonging to the same human race and with no conflict of interest, Chen Dong believed that the other party wouldnt kill him. Even so, Chen Dongs heart was still in turmoil. He cursed himself inwardly, Its your own greed. You saw the seven-colored divine light, the divine artifact and couldnt resist staying. Had you been resolute just now, you would have already fled with the Time Sand Originally planning to leave, Chen Dong couldnt suppress his greed when he saw the Seven-colored Divine Light, and just like the other big demons, he assumed it was a divine artifact. A divine artifact, perhaps the only chance in his life to see one. Furthermore, with the big demons fighting each other, casualties were inevitable. Chen Dong harbored the thought of profiting from their conflict, but unexpectedly, a human emerged from the Light Cocoon. This must be the result of him cultivating some powerful martial art, with the divine light escaping by mistake, which we mistook for the birth of a divine artifact. Damn, I hope he can spare my life out of consideration for being from the same human race, thought Chen Dong internally. Why were those big demons chasing you? asked Song Jian. Previously bound by the Light Cocoon, Song Jian was unaware and did not know what had transpired outside. He couldnt help but ask out of curiosity. Chen Dongs complexion changed drastically. The big demons had been chasing and clamoring after him. This human powerhouse in front of him shouldnt have been unaware of it. Could it be that he is testing me, or does he have his eyes on my Time Sand? Chen Dongs face shifted unpredictably, at one moment gritting his teeth in anger and at the next showing a look of grievance. After a long while, he reluctantly took out a small bottle from his chest and said to Song Jian, Sir, those big demons were after me because I obtained a few grains of Time Sand on the Starry Sky Battlefield. They wanted to snatch it. Sir, I now offer the Time Sand to you, hoping you will spare my life in exchange! Heh heh, since it is your treasure, how could I possibly take it Song Jian waved his hand. Upon hearing the words Starry Sky Battlefield, he already knew that he was still within the secret realm. In this realm, aside from Martial Arts Secret Scrolls, he could not use any other items or take them out of the realm. Even if the Time Sand was a precious treasure, to him, it was merely something to broaden his knowledge, effectively useless. However, at the moment Chen Dong revealed the Time Sand, the Infinite Mark on his chest suddenly trembled slightly, seemingly with urgency. Hearing that Song Jian had no intention of taking his Time Sand, Chen Dongs face lit up with joy, but then Song Jian continued, How could I possibly seize your treasure? But if you offer it to me sincerely and willingly, then I would be humbly obliged to accept, he said. After speaking, Song Jian reached out with his right hand, his perceptive power coalescing into a large hand that grasped the small bottle containing the Time Sand and snatched it over. Looking at his empty palms, Chen Dong was on the verge of tears: Lies, its all lies. These high and mighty beings act virtuous but are nothing but hypocrites. I should have known With the small bottle in hand, Song Jian squinted his eyes to inspect its properties. This Time Sand actually contains the Time Law, every grain used can reverse time by three minutes, and there are no side effects A look of amazement crossed Song Jians face. There were a total of nine grains of Time Sand in the small bottle, each as valuable as a life. The ability to reverse time in critical moments, those three minutes, was enough to ensure an escape. As Song Jian held the small bottle, the Time Imprint on his chest trembled more violently, seeming to want to devour the Time Sand. Opening the bottle, Song Jian took out a grain of Time Sand. Before he could use it, it was attracted by a mysterious force towards his chest. A slight sting was felt as the Time Sand merged into the Time Imprint. Suddenly, much of the rebound that had occurred due to the use of the Time Domain was alleviated, and the ability of the Time Domain, which normally would have required a days rest before it could be used again, recovered immediately. A hint of joy appeared at the corner of Song Jians mouth. Even if it didnt enhance his Time Domain, just the effect of eliminating the side effects was immensely beneficial. There were nine grains, no, there were only eight left now, but even these eight grains of Time Sand were incredibly valuable to him. Moreover, what was more important was that even though the Time Sand was an item from this secret realm, Song Jian was able to use it directly. It was just uncertain whether or not his interception of the Time Sand here would affect Chen Dong from over a million years ago. No, it should not affect the years of over a million years ago. This is just a capture of a segment of the River of Time and Space, an infinite loop. At most, when the secret realm is opened in the future, there will be no Time Sand, thats all! Song Jian thought to himself. To other trial participants, the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm was simply a means to obtain Martial Arts Secret Scrolls, but for Song Jian, it was a pathway to comprehend the Time Law. Here, he had too many opportunities to perceive the Time Law, after all, this realm was a segment taken from the River of Time and Space. With Song Jians current abilities, it was impossible to access the River of Time and Space, and thus impossible to cultivate the Time Law, but this secret realm was like a scoop of water taken from the River of Time and Space, allowing Song Jian to comprehend within this scoop, giving him an early grasp of the Time Domain. This secret realm seemed as if it had been opened specifically for him, and among all the trial participants, he benefited the most. Song Jian put the small bottle, now with only eight grains of Time Sand left, into his bosom. Looking at Chen Dong, who wore a dejected expression, he pondered for a while before drawing out a martial arts manuscript from his chest. These were some of the human-compatible Martial Arts Secret Scrolls he had searched for on the bookshelves of the Dragon Palace Treasure. These scrolls had already been collected by previous disciples and were not much use to trial takers. Xin Ling did not even consider them, and copies of these scrolls existed within the Imperial Sword Sect as well. Song Jian had simply taken two of the highest-grade human martial arts scrolls, thinking it better to leave with something than nothing. The one he was taking out now was just one of them. This is an epic-level Martial Arts Secret Scroll, the Battle Dragon Xuanhuang Scripture, inspired by the Dragon Battle in the Wild, embodying the essence of blood and the Xuanhuang, it is a decent technique. Ill give it to you as a return gift! Song Jian said with a smile, handing a manuscript radiating purple-red light to Chen Dong. An, an epic-level technique? Chen Dongs face froze in shock. He was from a small sect of the Human Race; where would he ever see such a high-level technique? The highest-level technique in his sect was just a silver-ranked one, and even that was only allowed for Sect Leader candidates to cultivate. Disciples like him, within the sect, could only practice a blue-ranked technique. His trip to the Starry Sky Battlefield aimed merely at earning more merits to exchange for a stronger technique from the Xuan Tian Sect. Epic-level, epic-level technique! Chen Dong, looking at the purple-red manuscript in his hand, suddenly felt his throat go dry. This was a technique powerful enough to establish ones own sect; for such a technique, even the thought of leaving his own sect was not too high a price to pay. Sear?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1462 - Chapter 1462 Chapter 1464 Starry Sky Battlefield Chapter 1462: Chapter 1464: Starry Sky Battlefield Chapter 1462: Chapter 1464: Starry Sky Battlefield Chen Dong flipped through the technique with a face full of surprise. The resentment he had felt from being robbed of the Time Sand had long since vanished. To exchange nine grains of Time Sand for an epic technique was, for Chen Dong, already a huge win. Watching Chen Dongs surprised and delighted expression, Song Jian shook his head with a smile. In the original history, Chen Dong was just an unknown minor character. Without an epic technique, he could only enter the Starry Sky Battlefield over and over again, hunting creatures from the Starry Sky All Races to earn merit points and exchange for treasures, until he died during one of those excursions into the Starry Sky Battlefield, with no one to remember him. But this time, Chen Dongs destiny had changed, albeit only within a closed loop of history. As he looked at Chen Dongs joyous face, a hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians face. He was about to inquire about the situation on the Starry Sky Battlefield when he suddenly saw a line of blood-red text appear before him. System: You have exceeded the time limit to enter the Starry Sky Battlefield. Due to being in a special enlightenment state, you cannot be forcibly transported. One thousand merit points will be deducted from your account. You must acquire at least one thousand merit points before leaving the secret realm, otherwise, your equipment will be taken to cover the deduction. If one thousand merit points are not met after all equipment is deducted, items from your inventory, skills from your skill bar, and attribute points will continue to be drawn. Should the total deductions still not meet one thousand merit points, you will be erased! Seeing the cold and chilling word erased, Song Jian couldnt help but shiver. It seemed that this one thousand merit points was likely the price needed for all those disciples entering the secret realm. System: Starry Sky Battlefield transport beginning. Do you accept? Yes/No; If no choice is made within 10 seconds, acceptance is assumed by default! Forced transportation? Song Jian was stunned, his face displaying a bitter smile, It looks like Ive missed something very important! In the secret realm, such punitive events were rare, similar to what happened with the Dragon Palace Treasure. Other places within the secret realm were likely experiencing similar events, but such things were not mandatory for the disciples entering the secret realm; they could choose to enter or not. However, this particular Starry Sky Battlefield seemed to be a collective event, demanding compulsory entry from everyone, and moreover, there were mandatory missions. Since Song Jian was in the midst of comprehending the Time Law and had entered a special state of enlightenment, the secret realm, which existed to enhance the disciples power, wouldnt interrupt Song Jian in such a state. Thus, the forced transportation had been continually delayed, waiting for Song Jian to awaken from his state of enlightenment. Accept! said Song Jian resignedly. A flash of white light passed, and Song Jians figure disappeared on the spot, leaving behind Chen Dong who was holding a technique, staring blankly at the spot where Song Jian had been transported away. At this moment, Song Jian felt as if he had entered a special passage, surrounded by the dark void, with stars flashing past like shooting stars all around him. Boom~ In the distance, several giant beasts were fighting in the void, their clash causing the surrounding space to crack and, in some areas, even collapse entirely, creating massive black holes. The endless suction force coming from the black holes prevented even light from escaping, but the giant beasts, only an arms length away, seemed completely unaffected and continued their battle. These are Demi-God Level, no, God-level creatures; this must be a battle between God-level beings, otherwise it wouldnt be so earth-shattering! Song Jian said in amazement. Just then, a Taoist Man flew out from the void, standing on a flying sword and holding a jade Ruyi in his hands, glaring with anger at the giant beasts and loudly berating them. These giant beasts were all over one hundred zhang in size. The Taoist Man looked like an ant before giants as he faced them, but the terrifying aura emanating from him was even more formidable than that of the beasts. If one were to sense their presence, the Taoist Man would seem like a colossus standing even taller than the giant beasts before him. ` Upon seeing this Taoist man, several giant beasts seemed somewhat fearful, one of which appeared rather defiant, issuing a dissatisfied roar at the Taoist man. Whoosh~ A flash of white light glittered, and Song Jian couldnt help but let out a low cry, as if his eyes had been blinded, with tears streaming down his face. When he opened his eyes again, the void had quieted down, and the Taoist man and the giant beasts had vanished, leaving behind only the headless corpse of a giant beast lying there. On closer inspection, it was the very beast that had roared at the Taoist man. In just a short while, more than ten beastly shadows shrouded in black fog materialized out of nowhere, feasting on the carcass of the giant beast. Watching this made Song Jians hands and feet turn cold, realizing he didnt even have the qualifications to be a bystander in a battle between God-level fighters. He was still under the systems protection due to the forced teleportation; otherwise, the radiant light from that earlier strike would have blinded him instantly. The Starry Sky Battlefield, where all races vie for supremacy. Demi-Gods are less than dogs, and Legends walk everywhere. Haha, I thought I was already strong, but now I see Im just a frog at the bottom of a well! Song Jian said with a bitter smile. The excitement and joy he had felt from comprehending the Time Domain early had now greatly diminished. Even Legendary Realm fighters who had understood the Time Law were no match for Demi-God or God-level fighters, let alone him, with only third-order Combat Power. As time passed, Song Jian traveled continuously through the Time Passage. Along the way, he personally witnessed no fewer than a hundred battles, some between the Human Race and other species, some among different alien races. The entire starry space had become a battlefield where fights could break out at any moment. The corpses of the powerful lay scattered everywhere like trash. The more he saw, the heavier Song Jians heart grew. This place seemed to him a slaughterhouse, a meat grinder, where even God-level fighters might not be able to protect themselves, to say nothing of someone with merely third-order Combat Power like him. Not knowing how much time had passed, time seemed to have lost its meaning in this sea of stars. Song Jian felt his speed slow down as a black line appeared ahead of him, almost splitting the entire starry space in two. Only when he drew closer did Song Jian realize that the black line was, in fact, an incredibly long coastline, and a vast expanse of flat land floated in the midst of the stars. Starry Sky Battlefield! These words suddenly flashed through Song Jians mind. In the void, meteorites continuously flew from the distance, falling onto this land. Song Jian was among them, drawn by a mysterious force toward the land. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, Song Jian noticed a series of grand palaces standing at the edge of the black land, each adorned with an enormous plaque. Su Yin Sect, Taiyi Sect, Fire Cloud Gate, Hantian Sect Song Jians eyes showed a surprised expression. Dozens of sects, each possessing a palace, but these palaces were arrayed like stars around the moon, encircling an even more magnificent palace. Xuan Tian Sect! Looking at the plaque of the enormous palace, Song Jians eyes revealed a look of realization. ` Chapter 1463 - Chapter 1463 Chapter 1465 Re-encountering Xin Ling Chapter 1463: Chapter 1465: Re-encountering Xin Ling Chapter 1463: Chapter 1465: Re-encountering Xin Ling The Xuan Tian Sect should play a leading role in the Starry Sky Battlefield, right? Song Jian speculated in his heart. Just at that moment, a giant shadow that measured a hundred zhang in height appeared above the palace of the Xuan Tian Sect, looking towards the newly descended meteor. In the Starry Sky Battlefield, where myriad races contend, the Human Race, as one of the ten strongest races, should courageously slay enemies and uphold the prestige of our race, boomed the shadows voice, instantly spreading across an area spanning dozens of li. Slaying enemies, according to their strength, earns Merit Points. Seeking treasures, based on the rank of the treasures, also garners Merit Points. With these points, one can exchange for items, techniques, divine abilities, equipment, and Law Fragments at any sect. Everything you need, as long as you have the merit, you can obtain it all! Everyone, the Starry Sky Battlefield is fraught with danger, but it is also a place of great opportunities. Everything lies within your grasp! Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the shadow finished speaking, it waved its right hand, and instantly, hundreds of jade tokens scattered towards the newcomers entering the Starry Sky Battlefield. Among them, one jade token also fell towards Song Jian. Song Jian casually caught it and held the jade token in his palm. He extended a sliver of perception into it, and swiftly, a vast stream of information surged from the jade token into his mind. Battlefield rules, contact points, exchange list, Merit Points query, The information in the jade token was all-encompassing, all about the common knowledge of the Starry Sky Battlefield, which was very helpful to someone like Song Jian, who was entering and leaving the battlefield. Lastly, behind all the information, there was a line of small text: This jade token is worth five Merit Points! Song Jians expression immediately darkened. He hadnt even entered the battlefield and was already in debt of one thousand and five Merit Points. However, the jade token was indeed very helpful. Normally, it also had the function of contacting companions, offering real-time service for inquiring about the value of treasures, and in emergencies, it had a function for calling for help. As long as one entered the Starry Sky Battlefield, nearly everyone had one. Probably only the Xuan Tian Sect could conduct such business! At this time, Song Jian had already landed on this black continent. Looking up, the plaque of the Xuan Tian Sect shone brilliantly, and below the plaque, the gate was bustling with people coming and going in rapid succession. Eh, Song Jian, Brother Song, why have you only just arrived? We thought you had perished. A disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect walked out from the gates of the Xuan Tian Sect and saw Song Jian, who was lost in thought, his face revealing a surprised expression. This junior brother is Song Jian looked towards the man, who was wearing the inner sect disciple uniform of the Imperial Sword Sect and was playing with a pearl in his hand, which seemed like he had just exchanged for it. Brother Song, I am Qian Gang, an inner sect disciple from War God Peak. I met you once before at the Sword Spirit Pool! Qian Gang greeted with a smile. Song Jians face showed a look of realization. He had entered the Sword Spirit Pool with Xin Ling, and there had been several disciples who had also come and gone there; Qian Gang must have been one of them. The Imperial Sword Sect had more than ten mountain peaks, equivalent to over ten branches, each with thousands of disciples. As the Sect Leaders disciple, Song Jian naturally became the chief senior brother of the Imperial Sword Sect. However, it was obviously impossible for him to recognize every disciple in the sect. Ive seen Junior Brother Qian! After returning the courtesy, Song Jian asked, When did you all enter the Starry Sky Battlefield? It has been more than a year! Qian Gang put away the pearl he was holding, sighed and shook his head, Thousands entered the secret realm, but only half made it to the Starry Sky Battlefield. Most were unlucky and perished upon entering the secret realm. Those who survived all had their own opportunities. When we were summoned before, I didnt see you, Brother Song. We thought you had perished, but I didnt expect I was delayed because of some matters. By the way, have you seen Xin Ling? Song Jian asked. Xin Ling and Song Jian could be said to be the only two disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect blessed by the divine, and they were quite well-known among the other disciples. Ive seen her; Xin Ling junior sister is currently exchanging treasures at Xuan Tian Sect. She should be out soon! Qian Gang pointed behind him towards the Xuan Tian Sect and said, Senior brother, please wait here for a moment, or you could go straight to the Star Hall to find her. Thank you, junior brother! Song Jian said with a smile. Hehe, youre welcome. Seeing how profound your aura is, senior brother, you must have gained a lot from this secret realm, greatly increasing your strength. I hope you will continue to support and help me in the future, Qian Gang said with a flattering smile. Its nothing, its nothing! Song Jian laughed it off. Just then, Xin Ling walked out from the Xuan Tian Sect and, upon seeing Song Jian, a look of surprise and joy appeared on her face. Senior brother! Xin Ling bounded over to Song Jian, grabbed his arm, and began sizing him up excitedly. Senior brother, we got separated suddenly earlier; have you been alright? After they parted ways upon leaving the Dragon Palace Treasure, Xin Ling had been quite worried about Song Jian. Im fine, Im fine, Song Jian said with a smile. Senior brother, senior sister, you guys go ahead and talk. Im going to head down, Qian Gang said with a smile, cupping his hands in farewell. Junior brother, if you have matters to attend to, please go ahead. Well keep in touch in the future, Song Jian replied. As Qian Gang walked away, Xin Ling frowned slightly and said, How did you get to know him, senior brother? That man is quite ruthless. He may seem all smiles on the surface, but he is ferocious in his actions. He once used other members of the same team as bait to lure and kill dozens of beings from the Legendary Realm, his methods extremely vicious! Oh, is that so? I just met him by chance at the entrance when I first arrived! Song Jian glanced back at Qian Gangs retreating figure, finding it hard to believe that this smiling disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect could have such a formidable side. Hmph, hes not a good person. You better stay away from him in the future, senior brother, and be careful not to be sold out by him without even realizing it! Xin Ling huffed. She had great disdain for such betrayal. Junior sister, has it really been over a year since our trip to the Dragon Palace? Song Jian asked softly. Yes, after the trip to the Dragon Palace, time suddenly accelerated. Thousands of years passed in the secret realm, but it had no effect on us outsiders. Afterwards, we were all teleported to the Starry Sky Battlefield for training! Xin Ling nodded. Each time we enter the secret realm, we eventually come to the Starry Sky Battlefield for our big opportunity. But this time, we arrived here earlier than any previous trip to the secret realmCby at least three years! Three years ahead of schedule? Song Jian raised his eyebrows. It was his first time entering, and he hadnt noticed anything unusual. We disciples have at least three years to adapt to this ancient worldCafter all, it dates back hundreds of thousands of years. But this time, it came much sooner Xin Ling frowned. Based on previous records, such an event had never happened before. While the time spent before entering the Starry Sky Battlefield varied, it was never by more than a few days. This truncation by three years indicated an unknown change that no one was aware of. Song Jian nodded, wondering if it could be related to his comprehension of the Time Law, but he was not sure; even during the period of enlightenment, he had been oblivious to the outside world. By the way, Song Jian, the treasures you exchange for here can be taken out of the secret realm, did you know that? Xin Ling suddenly mentioned. What, they can be taken out of the secret realm? Song Jian was visibly shocked and surprised. Chapter 1464 - Chapter 1464 Chapter 1466 Star Hall Chapter 1464: Chapter 1466: Star Hall Chapter 1464: Chapter 1466: Star Hall The Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm is a realm produced by extracting the brightest history of the Human Race from the River of Time and Space over a span of millions of years. It could be said that everything experienced within this secret realm is not real, even if it changes, it hardly affects anything, at most affecting the secret realm during this period. When the journey through the secret realm ends, and it opens again, another cycle will begin. Therefore, in the secret realm, only things that your mind can remember, considered knowledge gains, can be taken out. Otherwise, no matter what treasures you obtain, you cannot take them out of the secret realm. However, if you have some secondary professions, like disassembling on site to enhance skills such as forging, pharmacology, and alchemy, thats still possible, as this too falls under knowledge gains. But specific physical items are impossible to take out. So when Song Jian heard Xin Ling say that items exchanged with merit points in the Starry Sky Battlefield could be taken out of the secret realm, he was extremely shocked. How could this be possible? Even a divine-level powerhouse couldnt snatch items from millions of years ago from the River of Time and Space, let alone them, a group of mere third-order combatants. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the powerful being that created this secret realm couldnt do that, right? Song Jian said with a face full of surprise. Hehe, of course, everything experienced here is illusory, but this Starry Sky Battlefield is where illusion and reality intersect. The items exchanged there are treasures from the sect. However, everything we encounter on the Starry Sky Battlefield is part of the history from millions of years ago, just like with the Dragon Palace Treasure Xin Ling whispered. Is this like playing a game, achieving a goal, and then getting a reward in reality? Song Jian instantly understood. Indeed, the Starry Sky Battlefield was the true trial ground of the Imperial Sword Sect, where fights with the Starry Sky All Races accumulated combat experience, enhancing the disciples real combat abilities. The gains were the merit points earned from killing enemies and used for exchange, but the items for exchange still came from the Imperial Sword Sect. The reason they allowed the participants to exchange them in the trial was just to make it all the more realistic. Song Jian nodded. Now that he had planted a large amount of Snake Vine Grass, the Contribution Points he received from the sect had significantly decreased, but they were still beyond what ordinary disciples had. Song Jian had visited the Treasure Pavilion of the Imperial Sword Sect several times, and most of the treasures could not pique his interest. After all, he had already obtained the Chaos Sword Canon, the most precious treasure of the Imperial Sword Sect, and other treasures were mere external aids. Therefore, Song Jian would at most exchange for some Purple Crystals, which he used to upgrade his level on a regular basis; he didnt exchange for other treasures. As soon as he heard that the treasures were provided by the Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian immediately lost interest. Senior brother, those treasures are quite plentiful, and some arent available in the Treasure Pavilion. Seeing Song Jians indifferent expression, Xin Ling took out a fist-sized semi-transparent orb from her bosom. This orb emitted a faint light, its surface smooth like jade. Vaguely visible inside the orb was a blurry figure, curled up and falling into deep slumber. This is a combat elf, exchangeable for five thousand merit points. After its hatched, you can summon a Lightwing Elf to assist in battle, and it doesnt occupy any Pet Space positions! Xin Ling said. Epic Quality? Song Jians eyebrows lifted. This yet-to-be-hatched combat elf was actually an artifact of epic quality. Of course, and battle elves can also level up. A Light Elf initially has only one skill, Holy Light Healing, but as it levels up, it can comprehend more skills. Keeping it by your side is like having a personal priest. How about that, not bad, huh? I saved up more than half a years worth of contribution points just to exchange for it, Xin Ling said with a happy demeanor. Battle elves, huh? I havent seen them in the treasure pavilion Song Jian shook his head. Not just battle elves, there are also arcane elves that can provide mana and increase mana recovery speed, as well as flame elves, wood elves, etcetera, each with its own use. Its not just elves; there are many other things that the treasure pavilion doesnt have. Right, there are also Sword Immortal armor pieces here. Senior brother, arent you collecting the Sword Immortal set? There are three scattered pieces here! Xin Ling said. What, Sword Immortal set? Song Jians body shook. He had been collecting the Sword Immortal set since he was above level thirty. So far, he had only gathered three pieces: the gloves, the belt, and the helmet. If there really were three more pieces here, he would have collected most of the set. With a six-piece set, he could activate two set properties. Then I have to take a look! Saying so, Song Jian strode towards the Star Hall of Xuan Tian Sect. Stop, senior brother, you definitely dont have enough contribution points now. The Star Guards wont let you in. Only when your contribution points reach a thousand and you pay the fee can you enter the Star Hall, Xin Ling hurriedly pulled Song Jian back and pointed at a towering high-rise within Xuan Tian Sect. Song Jian looked up to see that the building was at least a hundred floors high, over three hundred meters tall. The top of the high-rise twinkled with stars, and brilliant stars slowly revolved around the building as if guarding it. But Song Jian could sense that the space between the stars was filled with the power of magic formations. If the high-rise suffered any harm, those twinkling stars would instantly turn into lethal weapons. Just like the Ten Thousand Dragons Array, a divine-level formation! Song Jian was mentally shaken and dared not probe with his senses any further. An inadvertent trigger of the formation could emit an attack rivaling a divine-level powerhouse. He feared his soul would scatter, without even a chance to retreat into the Shattered Divine Realm. At the entrance of the high-rise stood several guards clad in starry armor and wielding battle halberds. From the fluctuations of their auras, one could sense that these guards all possessed the strength of peaks in the Legendary Realm. Legendary Realm peak powerhouses as gatekeepers, Xuan Tian Sect is indeed terrifyingly powerful! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. In the game world, Legendary Realm monsters are also known as King Level BOSSes, ruling territories ranging from dozens to hundreds of miles and considered local hegemons. Yet here, they only served as gatekeepersCa contrast that shocked Song Jian. Thats nothing. This is the Starry Sky Battlefield. If you go into the Star Hall, you can even see Demi-God Level and even God Level powerhouses! Xin Ling said nonchalantly. Having been in the Starry Sky Battlefield for over a year, Xin Ling had grown somewhat numb to these powerful figures. Not to mention here, she had encountered Demi-God Level powerhouses a few times even on the battlefield. Whenever she encountered such powerhouses, Xin Ling would immediately abandon her mission and run. Fortunately, her luck was good; it seemed that each time, the other party was preoccupied with other matters and didnt care about Xin Ling C who hadnt reached the Legendary Realm. Otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to see Xin Ling here. Come on, senior brother. Ive formed a Hunt and Kill Squad with a few junior brothers and sisters. We work on quests together in the Starry Sky Battlefield. You can join us, so we can look out for each other. The Starry Sky Battlefield is more dangerous than the fifth level dungeons in the game world Xin Ling pulled Song Jian and walked towards the distance. Song Jian hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to join Xin Ling. After all, everything was still unfamiliar since hed just arrived. It was better to start by joining her Hunt and Kill Squad, and if it didnt suit him, he could always leave later. Chapter 1465 - Chapter 1465 Chapter 1467 Chaotic Aura Chapter 1465: Chapter 1467: Chaotic Aura Chapter 1465: Chapter 1467: Chaotic Aura Song Jian followed Xin Ling as they both walked outside. Xuan Tian Sect and several large nearby sects were enveloped in a transparent barrier, spanning roughly a dozen kilometers or so. To enter the Starry Sky Battlefield, they needed to step outside this barrier. The barrier also served as a defensive formation. Once inside, it was essentially like being in a safe zone, protecting the members of the Human Race who entered the Starry Sky Battlefield. The other species had similar defensive measures in place, ensuring that all clashes had to occur on the Starry Sky Battlefield and could not affect the defensive areas of the various species. Of course, this situation only occurred in the early stages of the Starry Sky Battlefield. Throughout its history spanning more than a hundred thousand years, no species in the early stages was strong enough to annihilate the others. However, as time went on, the Human Race grew at an incredibly rapid pace, ultimately subjugating all the Starry Sky All Races. Thousands of xenogeneic entities were entirely exterminated, and the remnants of other species quivered before the dominion of the Human Race, which eventually established its supremacy. All of this did not matter much to trial participants like Song Jian; with their current strength, they could only blend in during the early stages. In the later stages, people with their level of power wouldnt dare to step outside the defensive perimeter. Those who fought outside were at least of Legendary Realm, and even the aftermath of a single battle could eliminate anyone under that level. The moment he stepped out of the defensive barrier, Song Jians mind was suddenly hit by a powerful impact. Scenes of combat flashed before his eyesCmighty beings slaughtering each other, blood splattering, limbs flying in the void, explosions sounding incessantly, and the Power of Rules altering the landscape, leaving many powerful fighters bloodstained on the Starry Sky Battlefield. In these combat visions, there were fights between the Human Race and other species, and also conflicts among xenogeneic entities. As battles raged on, the environment of the entire Starry Sky Battlefield changed rapidly, becoming wholly ravaged. Assaulted by such chaotic information, Song Jian couldnt help but let out a muffled groan, clutching his head with a pained expression on his face. Xin Ling glanced at Song Jian with a hint of surprise on her face, Senior Brother, its your first time entering the Starry Sky Battlefield, its inevitable youll be affected by these chaotic energies. But youll adapt after a while. Senior Brother, you have the strongest resistance to the impact Ive seen. The other disciples, when they first stepped into the Starry Sky Battlefield, were injured by the assault of these chaotic energies. Some even fainted on the spot and rested for a month or two before daring to re-enter the battlefield S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians forehead throbbed with prominent veins as his mind was in disarray, bombarded with chaotic battle scenes that took a long time to gradually subside. Song Jian exhaled a turbid breath, the environment around him was filled with a violent and grim atmosphere. These chaotic energies would continue to assault the minds of the newcomers, and the weaker ones would pay a heavy price just resisting this influx. Their power would be significantly reduced. Whats worse, those who stayed too long on the Starry Sky Battlefield could be influenced by these energies to become bloodthirsty and furious, eventually losing themselves and becoming monsters driven by a primal instinct to kill. However, for those looking to strengthen their willpower and mental fortitude, such chaotic energies could be beneficial. Those with strong mental attributes would be tempered here, turning their Mental Strength and willpower purer and more resilient. Song Jian took steps forward, each one excruciating, as if walking on knife edges. Xin Ling, seeing his suffering, wanted to stop him, but her lips moved slightly, and she seemed to think of something, instead choosing to silently follow beside Song Jian. One step, two steps, three steps Although constantly bombarded by these chaotic energies, Song Jians mind was assaulted with many useless pieces of information, some beneficial ones could still be extracted. For instance, Song Jian discerned from the jumbled intel that the Starry Sky Battlefield was not only a place for battles between races but more so, it revolved around the relics left behind. These fights were all centered around competing for these relics, leading to discoveries, conflicts, and the acquisition of tremendous benefits! Some relics were left by powerful beings who had entered the Starry Sky Battlefield, while others dated back to ancient or even primeval times. Discovering such a relic could propel one to the heavens, elevating them from Legendary Level straight into Demi-God or even God Level! However, such relics were exceedingly rare, as uncommon as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Most relics were those left behind by powerful entities upon entering the battlefield; when they were wounded or on the brink of death, unwilling for their lifelong learnings to be buried with them, they would leave behind their techniques and some items for those destined to find them. Xin Ling watched as Song Jian steadily took steps forward, his body swaying initially as though he might collapse any moment, but as time passed, Song Jians stride grew more stable, seemingly able to withstand the onslaught of chaotic thoughts and consciousness. Ten steps, twenty steps, thirty steps By the fiftieth step, clarity had returned to Song Jians eyes, and his footsteps became firm and light. System: You have withstood the chaotic aura of the Starry Sky Battlefield, Willpower attribute increased by 1 point; System: You have withstood the chaotic aura of the Starry Sky Battlefield, Mental Strength attribute increased by 2 points; System: You have withstood the chaotic aura of the Starry Sky Battlefield and extracted vital information, obtaining the location of a Legendary-level ruin; System: You have withstood the chaotic aura of the Starry Sky Battlefield, Mental Strength attribute increased by 1 point; Song Jian had no energy to check these system notifications before, but after withstanding the chaotic aura, he opened the system interface and began to examine each message. Willpower, a secondary attribute, is difficult to enhance, yet it increased by six points, while the Mental Strength attribute increased by fifteen points, equivalent to the reward for a C-level combat power assessment, and also equivalent to fifteen Attribute Fruits, each worth at least one million Doomsday Coins. In the scarcity of Purple Crystals, many items serve as forms of currency, with Attribute Fruits being one of the most resilient options available. As for the increase in secondary attributes, it is more than ten times harder than enhancing primary attributes, and if a treasure is found that can increase secondary attributes even by just one point, it often sells for an exorbitant price. However, more exciting to Song Jian than the rise in attribute points was the discovery of three ruin locations, two of which were from Legendary Realm powerhouses, and another from a Demi-God Level powerhouse. The scenes of their discovery were almost instantaneous flashes; it seemed someone had already found the ruins ahead of him and battles had ensued. It was uncertain what, if anything, could be left for Song Jian perhaps just an empty ruin that had been thoroughly searched. Song Jian, have you, have you completely adapted? Xin Ling asked with an expression full of admiration. The impact of this chaotic information was sometimes like millions of flies buzzing incessantly in ones ears, and other times like a red-hot poker thrusting furiously into ones brain. It was difficult for most people to adapt on their first encounter, often requiring a dozen days or even a month to gradually acclimate. Its alright, the impact of this chaotic aura on me has already become quite insignificant. Song Jian said with a smile, a star-like brilliance flickering in his eyes. PS: Thanks to Ahao Ang for the reward of 500 QiDian Coins~ Chapter 1466 - Chapter 1466 Chapter 1468 Hunt and Kill Squad Chapter 1466: Chapter 1468: Hunt and Kill Squad Chapter 1466: Chapter 1468: Hunt and Kill Squad ` Willpower and spiritual attributes that rise too quickly often manifest externally, such as sharper and brighter eyes. Xin Ling, looking into Song Jians eyes, felt as if they were piercing, and understood that the benefits he had gained this time must be tremendous. The longer one withstands the onslaught of chaotic auras, the greater the benefits reaped. It had taken Xin Ling ten days to slowly adapt, gaining just a symbolic increase in willpower and three points in spiritual attributes. Senior Brother must have increased his attributes by at least ten points, otherwise, such an abnormality wouldnt have occurred! Xin Ling thought to herself. However, she also knew that rashly inquiring about how many attribute points Song Jian had gained would be extremely impolite. Their relationship was not yet close enough for such casual questioning, so Xin Ling buried her curiosity and silently continued to lead Song Jian out. The two traversed a wasteland and from a distance, a concave mountain peak stood tall. Its upper half had completely vanished, leaving only about thirty meters of the base, which deeply indented in the middle, almost splitting into two parts, resembling a peculiar giant bowl. My Hunt and Kill Squad is nearby that Bowl Peak. We just encircled and killed a Legendary strongman from the Wood Spirit Clan. I came to exchange merits while they are resting and waiting for me there! Xin Ling explained. Senior Brother is so powerful, if you could join the hunt squad, our strength would greatly increase. We might even try robbing some relics and exploring them! Do you have to fight for the relics? Song Jian asked with a smile. Isnt it whoever finds them has the rights to them? How could that be possible! Xin Ling shook her head. Whenever a relic is activated, it causes phenomena that everyone nearby can see. Without a struggle, no one can claim ownership of the relic, even if you were the one who opened it! In the Starry Sky Battlefield, the one with the strongest fist has the say; theres no such rule about first come first serve! Xin Ling clenched her right fist and shook it as she said, Our Hunt and Kill Squad consists of four people. Aside from me, the other three are at the peak of third-tier combat power. Among them, Guo Xiao is a direct disciple of the Feilai Peaks sect master, and he possesses the Nine Yang Sword Body. Although he is only at the peak of third-tier combat power, he can fight against an early-stage Legendary Realm strongman. We were able to encircle and kill that Legendary Realm powerhouse from the Wood Spirit Clan this time, and it was all thanks to Brother Guo entangling him As they walked, Xin Ling introduced each member of her squad to Song Jian. To her, those so-called senior and junior brothers were just NPCs in the game, life-like but still felt a layer apart, only Song Jian, like her, was a player, bringing an innate sense of camaraderie. Song Jian listened carefully to Xin Lings explanations. After all, they were to be future companions, and understanding them more could lead to better teamwork later on. All three are at the peak of third-tier combat power, but their strengths vary slightly. The disciple named Guo Xiao is the strongest, I presume? Song Jian asked with a smile. Possessing the Nine Yang Sword Body, he is comprehending the Arrogant Sun Law, and rumor has it that he has grasped a trace of the Great Sun Fierce Flame Domain. He can consume his vital blood to activate the Great Sun Fierce Flame Domain, limited to three meters and lasting only three seconds, but this duration is sufficient for him to launch a surprise attack on a Legendary Realm strongman and inflict serious injury. His Great Sun Fierce Flame Domain really is formidable. Once activated, the temperature within a three-meter radius can spike by thousands of degrees, and his own attributes are also enhanced significantly, possibly more than double. One punch can even burn a huge hole in the void Xin Ling said excitedly. Able to break through the void? Song Jian raised an eyebrow. Domain Power is still under the Power of Law, how can it break the void? Only by fully comprehending the Power of Law is it possible to shatter the void! Indeed, its like a black hole, with countless cracks spreading around it. It looks terrifying! Xin Ling nodded and said. A grin formed on Song Jians lips. He hadnt expected the Imperial Sword Sect to have such a character. Guo Xiao, a being like him, would have also been counted as a prodigy of the Human Race during the real era of the Starry Sky All Races struggle, a million years ago. In the distance, at the base of Bowl Peak, several young humans were hiding in the dark, seemingly waiting for something. ` Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Senior Brother, Sister Xin Ling has been gone for over half an hour now, she should be back, right? She always returns quite quickly, but why is it taking so long this time? A young man with a burning flame pattern between his eyebrows complained, If the Detoxification Pill hasnt been exchanged yet, Im afraid I wont be able to hold on much longer. Zhao Hai, hang in there, Xin Ling should be back soon. Ill relieve you with the Arrogant Sun True Qi again! Guo Xiao, standing nearby, said with a smile. He stretched out his right hand, pressed it onto the shoulder well acupoint of Zhao Hai, and a scorching breath flowed from his palm into Zhao Hais body. Zhao Hai grunted, a pained expression appeared on his face, and his body began to tremble slightly. A moment later, he suddenly lurched forward and spat out a mouthful of pale green blood. ~hiss~ Upon hitting the black ground, the blood began to violently corrode it, and soon, a deep pit was corroded into the hard surface. Phew, the poison of the Wood Spirit Clan is really too intense. Yet, Senior Brothers Nine Yang Sword Body is far more formidable, being impervious to all poisons. Even the poison of Legendary Realm powerhouses cant affect you! Zhao Hai, having spat out a mouthful of poisoned blood, looked somewhat fatigued, but a trace of relief showed on his face. A slight smile appeared on Guo Xiaos face, accompanied by an expression of smug satisfaction. Huh, theres some noise. It seems like Sister Xin Ling is back! Another disciple who had been silently scouring the surroundings with a vigilant look suddenly spoke out. Shes back? Finally, if she didnt return, I would have been done for! Zhao Hai said joyfully: Although dying here just means being kicked out, who knows if the intense poison of the Legendary Realm will have any effect on my true body speaking of which, we spent at least one-third of our merit points on Detoxification Pills this time, isnt that a bit of a loss? No worries, we can just go surround and kill one or two initial Legendary Realm beings from the other races! Guo Xiao said with a slight smile, Earlier, I saw two mid-Legendary Realm members of the Demon Clan battling, and by now they should be quite worn out. When we surround and attack these two injured demons, it will be easier! While they were talking, Xin Ling arrived with Song Jian, rushing toward Bowl Peak. The disciple who had been keenly observing their surroundings suddenly changed his expression and said in a low voice, Sister Xin Ling didnt come alone, it seems shes brought another person with her! Chen Yang, are you sure? Zhao Hais expression shifted slightly. Generally, Hunt and Kill Squads are very exclusive and highly averse to outsiders joining rashly, not just because of coordination issues but, most importantly, trust. There are indeed two presences, and the other person seems to be a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect Chen Yang frowned slightly, carefully probing. In the chaotic energy of the Starry Sky Battlefield, where most are from powerful beings and often conflict, it greatly suppresses the ability to sense and scan. Even Chen Yang could only vaguely scan the situations within a radius of a hundred meters. Just then, Xin Lings voice came from a distance: Senior Brother Guo, Senior Brother Zhao, Senior Brother Chen, Im back! Look who Ive brought with me, hahaha! Its, its Song Jian, Senior Brother Song! Chen Yangs face showed a hint of surprise. What, Song Jian! Guo Xiao narrowed his eyes, his expression souring, while Zhao Hais mouth curled into a mysterious smile, sneakily glancing at Guo Xiao, remaining silent at the side. Chapter 1467 - Chapter 1467 Chapter 1469 Joining Chapter 1467: Chapter 1469: Joining Chapter 1467: Chapter 1469: Joining Hearing the name Song Jian, Guo Xiaos face turned ugly, and he couldnt help but let out a cold snort. As the most outstanding disciple of Feilai Peak, he had always set his sights on becoming the Sect Leaders disciple and aimed to stand out in the next inner sect competition, securing the first place to become the Sect Leaders disciple. But Guo Xiao had never imagined that Sect Leader Duan Xingliu would actually take a god-favored individual as a direct disciple, making him the senior brother to the whole Imperial Sword Sect. God-favored individuals, who put interests first, how could they possibly remain loyal to the sect? At most they might establish their own peak, but to desire the position of Sect Leader, its simply impossible to gain everybodys support! Guo Xiao had proclaimed this view more than once in public and had even gained the agreement of many disciples. All this while, Guo Xiao had always viewed Song Jian as his imaginary enemy, even though Song Jian didnt even know who Guo Xiao was before this secret realm expedition! Hehe, I didnt expect that Sister Xin Ling would actually bring Brother Song Jian here; this is going to be tricky! Zhao Hai said with a laugh as he touched his nose. Chen Yang glanced at Guo Xiao from the side but said nothing. Hmph, our squad does not accept members without adequate strength! Guo Xiao couldnt help saying. Cough cough, Brother Song is said to have the strength to kill Legendary Realm beasts on his own. During the previous beast invasion, he went deep into the beast territory to repair the Demon Suppression Seal. You know, protecting the Demon Suppression Seal isnt just about dealing with one Legendary Realm BOSS Zhao Hai laughed softly, speaking in a low voice. Guo Xiao was at a loss for words; he suddenly recalled that Song Jian had become the Sect Leaders disciple not just because he had made great contributions during the beast invasion but also because his strength was formidable. Although he only had level three Combat Power, he was already comparable to Legendary Realm experts. Using insufficient strength as an excuse might backfire and if Song Jian proposed a challenge, wouldnt that be like shooting himself in the foot? Guo Xiao snorted coldly and immediately said, Even if his strength is strong, its not necessary for him to become a member of the team. After all, weve coordinated together for quite some time, and we already have a strong understanding of each other. Suddenly adding someone else, if theres a lack of cooperation during a group slaying, wouldnt that endanger us all? Brother Guo has a point! Zhao Hai immediately nodded and said, Its indeed not appropriate to rashly add a new member. However Zhao Hai sneaked a peek at Guo Xiao and said, But if we insist on not letting Song Jian join, wouldnt Sister Xin Ling become angry? If she impulsively leaves the team and pairs up with Song Jian, then wouldnt we end up losing more than we bargained for? This Guo Xiao immediately became hesitant. Although Xin Ling was also god-favored, she was the only one among the four who possessed healing and recovery skills. If she left, the team would probably have to disband. Without Xin Lings support, even Guo Xiao would not be able to hunt Legendary Realm experts on his own, unless they took on more members into the team. Remember, the more people in the team, the success rate, and safety of hunting increase, but the spoils allocated to each person would decrease. After all, the merit of slaying a foreign race is fixed, and the more people there are, the less each individual gets. Brother Guo, why not we let him join, and then we go and slay those two Legendary Realm foreigners? The few of us could group up against one, and if Song Jian is so capable, let him hunt one alone! Chen Yang suddenly said, If he can kill one on his own, then we can share the merit of an extra foreigner. If not, what face does he have to stay in the team? Ha ha, Chen Yang, you look just like a block of wood, always so silent that not even three smacks can knock a fart out of you, Zhao Hai roared with laughter, pointing at Chen Yang, Youre sneakily cunning, I never noticed it before! A hint of coldness appeared at the corner of Guo Xiaos mouth. Chen Yangs idea wasnt bad; either way, it didnt harm their interests. Lets see if your strength, Song Jian, is as formidable as the legends claim! Guo Xiao murmured to himself in a low voice. Although Song Jians prowess was highly spoken of within the Imperial Sword Sect, not many disciples had actually witnessed him in action. As for the fact that he had learned the Chaos Sword Canon, only some higher-up elders and peak masters knew about it. Ordinary disciples didnt even know what the Chaos Sword Canon was, let alone Song Jians true strength! Big brothers, Im back! Xin Ling came rushing over with great excitement. Seeing Zhao Hai, she quickly produced a green detoxification pill and passed it to him, Brother Zhao Hai, this is a Detoxification Pill. Eat it quickly; you cant delay with your poison. Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thanks, sister Xin Ling! Zhao Hai smiled, breathed a sigh of relief, took the Detoxification Pill, and swallowed it. If it werent for Guo Xiao constantly using his Nine Yang True Qi to alleviate the toxin in his body, he probably wouldnt have lasted until Xin Lings return. Now that he was able to detoxify, he naturally heaved a sigh of relief. After taking the Detoxification Pill from the Xuan Tian Sect, Zhao Hais complexion indeed started to improve. He was still somewhat weak, but with his current strength, the remaining poison could no longer cause him significant harm. He just needed to rest a bit longer to be fully healed. Big brothers, look who I brought here! Ha ha, its Song Jian. With Brother Song joining our team, we will surely be even more powerful, like a tiger sprouting wings. We will be able to hunt even more otherworldly beings! Xin Ling said, quite pleased with herself as she dragged Song Jian along. Xin Ling had seen Song Jians power with her own eyes; to her, he was like a massive golden pillar. It was fortunate that she had a bit of friendship with Song Jian to be able to latch onto such support. Hmph, without me, you guys wouldnt have been able to get Brother Song Jian to join your little team. He would never spare a glance at you lot! Xin Ling thought smugly to herself. Even Guo Xiao, with his Nine Yang Sword Body, wasnt fit to carry Song Jians shoes in her eyes. Xin Ling sneaked a look at Guo Xiao and snorted inwardly, A Legendary Realm beginner Elf has got you all panic-stricken. If it were Brother Song, hed take it down with a single move! He he, hello Brother Song, Im Guo Xiao from Feilai Peak! Guo Xiao said with a beaming smile, bowing to Song Jian, his eyes flickering, sizing up Song Jian from top to bottom. Brother Song, Im Zhao Hai from Gu Yue Peak, Zhao Hai said with a small smile, bowing slightly. Chen Yang, Taiyi Peak. Chen Yang spared his words, giving Song Jian a glance, a trace of surprise in his eyes. Hello to the three juniors, I am Song Jian! Song Jian smiled. From the three of them, he could feel a hint of subtle hostility, which wasnt strange to him. After all, becoming the top disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect as a divine blessed individual was something that many other disciples found hard to accept. With Brother Song joining us, our mission this time will definitely yield greater rewards! Zhao Hai smiled, then glanced at Guo Xiao. Guo Xiao coughed and said, Brother Song, earlier we discovered two Legendary Realm beings fighting each other. By now, they should be nearly done. Were planning to surround and kill these two beings. What do you think, Brother Song? Chapter 1468 - Chapter 1468 Chapter 1470 Turn Against Each Other Chapter 1468: Chapter 1470: Turn Against Each Other Chapter 1468: Chapter 1470: Turn Against Each Other Guo Xiao thought that upon hearing about the two Legendary Realm members of foreign races, Song Jian would refuse or make excuses, but to his surprise, Song Jian just smiled slightly, nodded, and said, Sure, its a good opportunity to hone the coordination between me and my junior brothers. After all, having only recently joined, the tacit understanding between us still requires time to cultivate! Guo Xiao and the other two were taken aback, exchanging glances that both revealed confusion. Is Song Jian confident or arrogant, or does he simply not understand how formidable the Legendary Realm foreign races are! Guo Xiao thought to himself. Cough cough, senior brother, we had previously surrounded and attacked a mighty being of the Wood Spirit Clan in the Legendary Realm, and we are all injured. Now, going to surround and attack two from the Legendary Realm, we can at most hold off one of them, while the other would need Senior Brother Song to handle alone. I wonder, is that possible? Zhao Hai straightforwardly brought up the concern. These matters needed to be clearly confirmed beforehand. Otherwise, if Song Jian was unable to hold off one of the Legendary Realm formidable beings by himself, it wouldnt matter if he died, but it would be bad if he dragged the rest of them down with him. Hehe, sure! Song Jian nodded and laughed. Seeing Song Jian agree so readily made Guo Xiao and his companions even more hesitant. This youngster might be afraid of losing face and is talking big now. If something goes wrong, once the two Legendary Realm formidable beings join forces, they would be enough to kill all of us Zhao Hai transmitted his thoughts secretly. Maybe not, he looks like he might actually have some skill Chen Yang also expressed some doubt. Heh, I have my trump card anyway. Even if I face a joint attack from two Legendary Realm formidable beings, Im confident I can escape. You guys can do as you see fit! Guo Xiao said with a cold laugh. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In Guo Xiaos mind, he had been unwilling to let Song Jian join the team, as it would threaten his leadership of the team. His initial plan was to surround and kill a few early-stage Legendary Realm beings together and, once their teamwork was solid, go and rob relics. In the Starry Sky Battlefield, the biggest gains were from robbing relics. Even the relics of Legendary Realm beings could yield more from robbing a few than from killing daily. After all, killing at most could only earn merits, and there were very few treasures left behind after the death of a Legendary Realm being. However, relics were different; they were almost a Legendary Realm beings lifetime collection, including Martial Arts Secret Scrolls, equipped weapons, and so on. One could say that the benefits of robbing a single relic could outweigh killing four or five Legendary Realm beings, not to mention if one was lucky enough to grab the relics of a Demi-God Level or even a god-level strong being, which could really mean skyrocketing to the heavens and becoming rich overnight! Humph, even if not one but two Legendary Realm beings attacked my senior brother together, he wouldnt fear! Xin Ling said proudly on the side. Guo Xiao and the other two exchanged looks again, secretly thinking, Arent you a little too confident in your Senior Brother Song! The strongest among them, Guo Xiao, also didnt dare to say he could withstand the attack of two Legendary Realm beings simultaneously, even if they were injured. How could Song Jian, who hadnt even reached the peak of the third-order combat power, possibly fight against two Legendary Realm beings alone? Hehe, Junior Sister Xin, dont joke around. This is a serious matter. If Senior Brother Song cannot withstand them and fails to hold off the opponent, I fear our little lives might be at risk Zhao Hai said with a smile. You Xin Ling immediately grew angry. You trash, how could you possibly be a match for my senior brother? He could beat all of you with one hand tied behind his back; the Legendary Realm beings he has killed are more than youve even seen! Junior sister, I havent fought alongside my junior brothers before, so its normal for them not to understand my strength. They will know after one battle! Song Jian said with a smile. Hmph, wait until you see how formidable our senior brother is! Xin Ling said with a contemptuous glance at the three men. Instantly, Guo Xiao and his two companions grew sullen; before Song Jian had arrived, Sister Xin Lings attitude towards them was not like this. At a distance, two legendary realm demon beasts were fighting each other. One was a bloodthirsty ox demon, while the other was a golden-eyed tiger demon. They had previously been allies, but after seizing an ancient relic, they turned against each other over an eye orb of a Sky-Piercing Behemoth. Niu Meng, that eye orb is useless to you, so why not give it to me? With a boost in strength, we can join forces to seize even more ancient relics! the golden-eyed tiger demon, Huang Sheng, bellowed loudly as he lunged at Niu Meng. With blood-red eyes, Niu Meng let out a cold laugh and threw a punch at the golden-eyed tiger demons sharp claw. As fist met claw, the collision emitted a deafening roar, causing even the very void to tremble slightly. The full-force strike from the two legendary realm demon beasts turned the surrounding area within several tens of meters into a desolate silence. All living creatures swiftly retreated, and the chaotic aura of other powerful beings was drawn to the scene, filling the air with an ominous sense of killing intent. We agreed before that the items from the last relic would be yours, and the items from this relic would be mine. What now, you want to keep everything for yourself? If you want this Sky-Piercing Behemoths eye orb, trade it with the treasure from the last relic! Niu Meng said with a sneer. Huang Sheng fell silent. From the previous relic, they had obtained a gourd of elixirs, containing only three pills that could enhance ones cultivation. Once Huang Sheng had them, he wasted no time in taking them; how could he possibly trade them with Niu Meng now? If Huang Sheng still had those three elixirs, he would definitely be willing to trade them for the Sky-Piercing Behemoths eye orb in Niu Mengs possession. With that eye orb, I can fuse it into my pair of golden eyes. Not only could it enhance my physical strength and the power of my divine abilities, but it might also give me deeper insights into the Golden Light Domain A hint of bloodthirst surfaced in Huang Shengs eyes. For Niu Meng, the eye orb was merely a quality material, but for Huang Sheng, it was the key to breaking through his cultivation level! Niu Meng, will you give it to me or not! Huang Shengs face was filled with murderous intent. Niu Meng scoffed and spat in its direction, then shook his body, and a dense, blood-red aura began to spread outwards. The Bloodthirsty Domain, this was the innate domain ability of the bloodthirsty ox tribe. As long as ones strength reached a certain level, it was quite easy to comprehend. This was one reason why there were many legendary realm powerhouses among the bloodthirsty ox tribe. The Bloodthirsty Domain not only allowed the bloodthirsty ox tribe to absorb the vitality of their opponents to heal themselves during combat, but it also made them even more frenzied, giving them a berserk boost. Furthermore, in the Starry Sky Battlefield, the Bloodthirsty Domain was more easily influenced by the surrounding chaotic auras, which increased its power by a third. This was also why Huang Sheng initially didnt want to fall out with the bloodthirsty oxCbecause in the Starry Sky Battlefield, the bloodthirsty ox tribe had too much of an advantage. But upon confirming that Niu Meng had no intention of handing over the Sky-Piercing Behemoths eye orb, Huang Sheng felt his blood boil with rage. Influenced by the chaotic auras around them, he also immediately unleashed his Golden Light Domain and charged at Niu Meng. Chapter 1469 - Chapter 1469 Chapter 1471 Attraction Chapter 1469: Chapter 1471 Attraction Chapter 1469: Chapter 1471 Attraction The clashes between two fighters from the Legendary Realm were significant, but on the Starry Sky Battlefield, such fights occurred dozens or even hundreds of times a day. If these battles were over the relics, quite a few Legendary Realm fighters would die each time. The fight between the two beasts had lasted for the better half of a day and naturally attracted the attention of many. Niu Meng was struck by a ray of golden light from Huang Shengs eyes and sent flying, his chest drenched in blood, as if he had been slashed by a dozen swords. Hahaha, Huang Sheng, is this all youve got, you mangy cat? Even after swallowing three Ancient Elixirs, your cultivation hasnt improved much. Innate divine powers, pah, nothing but trash! Niu Mengs eyes were bloodshot as he spat disdainfully in Huang Shengs direction, completely indifferent to the blood seeping continuously from his chest. Huang Shengs face turned ugly; the power gap between the two wasnt that big to begin with. The potency of the three Ancient Elixirs hadnt been fully absorbed by him. Moreover, the Bloodthirsty Domain of his opponent was slightly higher in rank than his own Golden Light Domain. In the fight, it constantly drained his Vitality for self-recovery. The longer the fight went on, the greater Niu Mengs chances of winning became. Fighting against the Bloodthirsty Bovine Tribe, you either defeat them quickly, killing them in the shortest possible time, or you turn and run Huang Shengs face was ugly, his eyes glinting with golden light that spilled out like tangible rays from his sockets, spreading in all directions like tendrils. Huang Sheng, do you still want to continue the fight? Niu Mengs face was contorted with a ferocious smile, his whole body exuding a tragic air. His wounds were much worse than Huang Shengs, but due to the Bloodthirsty Domain, he appeared no different from Huang Sheng. And Niu Meng was also forcefully suppressing a certain emotion; once it was released, he would completely lose his reason, and the outcome would be only one of two: either Huang Sheng would die, or he would, with no third possibility. This was something Niu Meng did not want to see. It was a flaw of the Bloodthirsty Domain; once activated for too long, it would rob the user of their sanity, leading to a fight to the death, until eventually, they could no longer differentiate between foes and friends, attacking all living creatures indiscriminately. Niu Meng understood that this was the Starry Sky Battlefield, and losing his reason here meant that even if he eventually defeated Huang Sheng, his fate wouldnt be any better than Huang Shengs, and he might just end up making it easier for others. By now, the fight had drawn the notice of some, and Niu Meng could distinctly feel the ill-intentioned gazes around him, waiting for the moment he lost his rationality, waiting for him and Huang Sheng to perish together. Although Niu Meng was rash, he was not foolish; he didnt want others to profit from his loss, but it was no longer up to him. It depended on Huang Sheng; if Huang Sheng went crazy and decided to die together with him, there was nothing he could do. Huang Shengs face was fraught with struggle, aware of the malicious eyes surrounding them. Battles between Legendary Realm powerhouses were usually quick; a half-day-long fight with no end like theirs was exceedingly rare. Huang Sheng felt that even if they stopped fighting now, someone would make a move against them since both had sustained severe injuries. Damn it, why not give it to me? If only you gave me the Eye of the Po Tian Canine, none of this would have happened! Huang Shengs face twisted with madness. It was his opportunity to step into the Demi-God Level. Although he was only at the early stage of the Legendary Realm, Huang Sheng felt an inkling that if he didnt get the Eye of the Po Tian Canine this time, he would never reach the Demi-God Level in his lifetime, his path cut off! At that moment, wisps of gray aura, barely perceptible to the naked eye, were slowly being drawn towards Huang Sheng. This was an aura of calamity pervasive throughout the Starry Sky Battlefield, and once someone was entangled by it, they were likely to fall. Huang Sheng didnt realize that he had been targeted by the calamitous aura, and faint gray mists were appearing on him. Sensing this strange aura on Huang Sheng, some of the spectating Legendary Realm powerhouses revealed a hint of sinister smiles. In the void, a beast with blood-red eyes was staring at Huang Sheng, displaying a greedy expression, its long tongue constantly licking its lips. Huang Sheng is doomed today! The beast murmured softly; it could sense that Huang Sheng was already entwined with the aura of calamity, and even Niu Meng nearby was surrounded by threads of the same ominous aura. Huang Sheng, youre insatiably greedy! Niu Meng let out a heavy sigh, filled with regret for ever choosing Huang Sheng as his companion. Hand it over, the eye of the Sky Piercer, its mine! Huang Sheng became even more frenzied, bellowing loudly. Upon hearing the words the eye of the Sky Piercer, the atmosphere in the void immediately stirred, and several great demons who had only been spectating for fun also showed greedy looks in their eyes. The Sky Piercer was an ancient mythical beast that fed on dragons. Its bloodline was naturally of the highest nobility, and it was said that upon its death, the essence of its bloodline would condense within its eyes. Once obtained, absorbing the Sky Piercers bloodline inheritance from the eyeballs would ensure a smooth cultivation journey with no bottlenecks, at least until reaching the level of the gods. Most importantly, the bloodline of an ancient mythical beast often contained special innate abilities, all of which could be inherited through the bloodline. The bloodline of an ancient mythical beast The Sky Piercer, unmatched in combat, feeds on Giant Dragons, possessing god-level combat power upon reaching adulthood The bloodline of the ancients is shrouded in secrecy, and even a mere thread could lead to immeasurable achievements The essence of the Sky Piercers bloodline lies within its eyes. The eyeballs are extremely precious; once obtained Whispers and murmurs kept coming, and Niu Meng felt his heart sink. He couldnt help but let out a sigh, knowing that even if he defeated Huang Sheng, he would probably still not be able to leave this place. So many beings at the Legendary Realm knew about the Sky Piercers eye in his possession, and they would not let him just walk away. The presence of a peak Legendary Realm power Niu Meng felt the increasingly turbulent energy around him. By now, the surrounding spectators had stopped hiding their presence and were releasing it without any inhibition. Huang Sheng, fight! With a sigh, Niu Mengs Bloodthirsty Domain suddenly burst forth. His originally red eyes became even more ferocious in an instant, and with a low growl, he turned into a red beam of light and pounced towards Huang Sheng. Among the spectators, there were five or six mid-level Legendary Realm beings, plus one at the peak of the Legendary Realm. Surrounded like this, Niu Meng had no chance of breaking through. And these were only the beings openly releasing their presence; in the void, there were unknown numbers of powerful beings secretly watching him, waiting for their chance to pounce. Knowing there was no way out, Niu Meng unleashed his full firepower. Even if he were to die, he resolved to kill Huang Sheng, this unreliable teammate who sealed their doom the moment he shouted the eye of the Sky Piercer. PS: Thank you to Ah Hao Ang for the tip of 200 Qidian coins~ sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1470 - Chapter 1470 Chapter 1472 Perish Together Chapter 1470: Chapter 1472: Perish Together Chapter 1470: Chapter 1472: Perish Together From afar, a group of humans were watching cautiously. Guo Xiao originally thought that after half a day, the battle would have long ended, and all they needed to do was follow the traces to track down the two injured demons. However, to their surprise, before they even got close, they sensed waves of battle fluctuations coming from the distance, and the roaring sounds were incessant, as if the fight had just entered its most fierce stage! Have the battles of Legendary Realm powerhouses always been this drawn out now, lasting for a half-day? It looks like it wont be possible to determine the victor anytime soon. Did we arrive too early? Chen Yang thought somewhat sullenly. Why are they fighting so intensely? Theyre not going to both die, right? If the fight is too fierce, there wont be much left behind. Perhaps not even a few drops of their essence blood! Zhao Hai mentioned, also feeling dejected. The more fiercely the battle was fought, the less loot would be left on the Legendary Realm powerhouses. Furthermore, towards the end of the battle, whether its a desperate struggle or an escape, they would end up burning their essence blood, which would greatly diminish their gains. It would be great if it really ends with both sides perishing. We could easily pick up two Legendary Realm powerhouses bodies, each fetching us thirty or forty points of merit, wouldnt that be nice? Guo Xiao glanced at the others as he spoke. Should we get closer? I feel there are quite a few onlookers. Have these two demons gone mad? Why are they still fighting at this time? Xin Ling noticed that not only were there powerful auras shaking in the void, she instantly furrowed her brows. The commotion from the battle was so great that it had already drawn the attention of others. Approaching rashly at this time would be extremely unwise; its very possible that before the two demons finished fighting, someone would discover their presence and casually wipe them out, these third-rank Combat Power individuals. Nine mid-stage Legendary Realm, two at the peak of Legendary Realm, and one with a fluctuating aura, seeming like a Demi-God Level powerhouse Song Jians eyes were slightly closed, with a golden line shimmering between his eyebrows, and sweat slowly began to seep from his forehead. At this moment, Song Jian was truly using the Dragon Gods Power to probe his surroundings. On one hand, they were too far from the site of the battle, and the surrounding chaotic auras were too strong, affecting their perception and probing. On the other hand, some of the onlookers hadnt revealed their auras, concealing themselves in the void, which made probing even more difficult. Moreover, these onlookers were of a much higher level than Song Jian, and without the aid of the Dragon Gods Power, he might not have been able to detect them at all. Even a Demi-God Level powerhouse is drawn here? This is just a fight between two early-stage Legendary Realm demons! Zhao Hai did not doubt Song Jians words and couldnt help but gasp, speculating, Could it be that they have discovered some powerhouses relics and are fighting over them? Idiot, if it really were relics, there would definitely be unusual phenomena. Look around, other than the earth-shattering battle, what phenomena can you see? Chen Yang ruthlessly replied: Besides, if it really were relics, those onlookers would probably have made a move long ago, rather than just watching. Isnt earth-shattering considered a phenomenon Zhao Hai muttered quietly. Chen Yang glanced at him, too lazy to respond. After a moment, Chen Yang seriously and softly said, I only detected seven mid-stage Legendary Realm powerhouses; of them, six were not concealing their auras, and one at the peak of Legendary Realm. I didnt notice any Demi-God Level powerhouse Chen Yang wasnt doubting Song Jian but simply stated his findings, indirectly telling Guo Xiao and Zhao Hai just how strong Song Jian was. Among them, Chen Yang had the strongest probing capabilities, and Song Jian had always been known for his formidable combat power. Guo Xiao understood in his heart, his mood sinking suddenly as he cast a meaningful look towards Song JianChis strength was even greater than he had imagined. Just then, from the distance came a Tiger Roar, and a crazed voice bellowed, Niu Meng, today you sever my path to godhood, I will have you perish with me! Boom~ With a loud bang, even at such a distance, they all felt the ground quake, the earth beneath their feet cracked open with large fissures, and a mountain peak in the distance made a thunderous noise as it collapsed. Self, self-destruction; do Legendary Realm powerhouses really have such explosive temperaments? Thank goodness, the Wood Spirit Clan member we hunted before didnt have such a temperament, otherwise Zhao Hai murmured to himself. ` Shut your crows beak! Chen Yang said irritably. Self-destruction is probably the last strike of a Legend Realm fighter. Generally, a Legend Realm fighter would not self-destruct. Even in death, as long as the true spirit isnt extinguished, one could reincarnate. But self-destruction could affect the true spirit and very likely cause damage to it. In more severe cases, it could shatter the true spirit. Once the true spirit is shattered, its true death with no chance of reincarnation. A self-explosion of an early Legend Realm fighter is something not even peak Legend Realm fighters or Demi-God Level fighters dare to face head-on. Huang Shengs move was too sudden, and even the onlooking crowd didnt notice he was preparing to self-destruct. With a loud bang, several muffled groans came from the void, clearly some of the onlookers who were too close were affected. After the self-explosion, peace returned to the world, the dust settled, and the Golden-Eyed Tiger Demon Huang Sheng was naturally reduced to ashes. Niu Meng, on the other side, was gravely injured and on the brink of death, having lost the ability to continue fighting. The Bloodthirsty Domain could no longer be sustained. Covered in blood, Niu Meng lay on a split rock, appearing as if dead. After a long time, Niu Meng turned over, facing the sky. Now, all his bones were broken, one eye blinded, leaving only a bloody hole. In his remaining eye, the savage look had faded, and while still red, a hint of clarity had returned. Hahaha~ Niu Meng, lying on his back, suddenly burst into crazed laughter. Tears streamed from his remaining eye, filled with regret. If only, if only I had known it would self-destruct, I, I would have given it to him Niu Meng muttered to himself. Sensing the presence of the surrounding powerhouses, he suddenly took out an eyeball and stuffed it into his mouth. How dare you! A furious shout rang out as a slash of blade energy appeared in the void. In a flash of light, the arm holding the Broken Sky Beast Eye was severed and flung away. Watching his arm holding the Broken Sky Beast Eye flying more than ten yards away, Niu Mengs eyes showed one last trace of regret before he took his final breath. Meanwhile, the powerhouses eyeing that eyeball unleashed their full aura, staring greedily at the eyeball while simultaneously on guard against the others. A chaotic battle was on the verge of erupting, but with everyone on alert, no one made the first move. Soon enough, a large mantis-like demon appeared, waving its scythe-like forelimbs. Its emerald compound eyes looked around with contempt and flicker of disdain. Its wings, reminiscent of cicadas, fluttered twice before it bolted towards the eyeball like lightning. Audacity! Presumption! Seeing the Void Mantis make the first move, the other Legend Realm powerhouses were immediately enraged and revealed their presence, rushing towards the Void Mantis. PS: Thank you to Ah Hao Ang for the reward of 200 Qidian coins~ ` Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1471 - Chapter 1471 Chapter 1473 Demi-God Level Chapter 1471: Chapter 1473 Demi-God Level Chapter 1471: Chapter 1473 Demi-God Level In an instant, several Legendary Realm powerhouses began to fight fiercely, with the battle rapidly escalating to an intensive stage, leaving a few disciples from the Imperial Sword Sect who were secretly watching dumbfounded. What, what happened? Are they fighting over some kind of treasure? Chen Yangs eyebrows furrowed deeply as he whispered. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Goodness, first a great demon blew itself up, and now several members of different races are fighting each other. This scene is really thrilling! Zhao Hais body trembled slightly, his face filled with excitement. Should we, should we move further away? The fight is so intense, it wouldnt be good if we get caught in it! Guo Xiaos face turned pale as he hesitated. At this moment, seven or eight Legendary Realm powerhouses were engaged in a melee, on a scale comparable to a battle between two Demi-God Level powerhouses. Their current location was not safe, and they could easily be affected by the fight. Look quick, there really are two Legendary Realm peak powerhouses, that guy hid himself too deeply, he didnt make a move until ten minutes into the chaotic battle, but as soon as he did, he severely wounded a mid-stage Legendary Realm great demon! Chen Yang exclaimed suddenly, apparently not hearing Guo Xiaos words. Really, there are two Legendary Realm peak powerhouses? Zhao Hai was taken aback and glanced at Song Jian before asking hesitantly, What about the Demi-God Level ones, have they appeared? Not yet, I guess theyre still hiding, wanting to be the fisherman, heh heh, the stronger ones always act last, waiting for the others to wear themselves out. The Demi-God Level powerhouses will probably show up then! laughed Chen Yang. Arent you, arent you scared? Guo Xiao looked at the two excited people, suddenly feeling somewhat alienated. Scared of what? Were just watching, not trying to snatch anything, hey, what could it be that a Demi-God Level powerhouse would covet? Zhao Hai craned his neck, trying to look forward. From their position, it was hard to see the specifics of the battle, and they could only gauge by the explosions and fluctuations of Qi. Just now, it seemed like a great demon shouted something about an eyeball, it must be some kind of strong beings body material, I guess! Chen Yang speculated. What kind of strong beings body material is so valuable? Demi-God Level, or God Level? Zhao Hai smacked his tongue, they would steer clear even at the sight of an early-stage Legendary Realm powerhouse, let alone Demi-God or God Level ones. At least Demi-God Level speculated Chen Yang. Xin Lings face was pale. She glanced at Song Jian next to her, feeling a bit more at ease. In fact, from the moment Song Jian mentioned that Demi-God Level powerhouses were lurking, Xin Ling had been wanting to leave. A battle like this was not something small fries like them could join, and even as mere onlookers, there was a risk of being casually killed by a powerhouse, especially since the ones competing for the treasure were all different races. Should they be discovered, their fate would certainly be sealed. Guo Xiao felt the same way. Even though he was the strongest in the group, in the eyes of a Demi-God Level powerhouse, he was merely an ant, albeit a slightly stronger one. It would take one palm strike to kill Chen Yang and Zhao Hai, and two palm strikes to kill him, that was all. Broken Sky Beast, its the Broken Sky Beast Eye! Song Jian said in a low voice. What, the Broken Sky Beast Eye? Xin Ling, who had been rather nervous, was startled and her eyes suddenly sparkled. She tugged at Song Jians sleeve and pressed, Are you sure its the Broken Sky Beast Eye? The change in Xin Ling surprised Song Jian, but he still nodded and replied, Thats what the great demon yelled earlier, it was the Broken Sky Beast Eye! Guo Xiao also nodded, adding, Indeed, I heard it too, the Broken Sky Beast Eye! Within the Star Hall of Xuan Tian Sect, one of the top ten bounties, the Broken Sky Beast Eye, is worth a hundred thousand merit points! Xin Ling said in a low voice. A hundred thousand merit points The group fell silent. After a while, their breathing became heavier, and a greedy look appeared on their faces. A hundred thousand merit points, a hundred thousand merit points Guo Xiao muttered to himself, his thoughts racing through his mind. His expression alternated between gritting his teeth and a desperate gamblers look, occasionally showing a hint of fear. In the Star Hall, a legendary manual The Solar Wrath Sword Scripture of The Great Sun Tathagata demanded a hundred thousand merit points, a perfect match for Guo Xiao. He had been obsessed with it, saving every merit point earned over the past few months without spending any, hoping to exchange it for the sword scripture before leaving. However, after several months, he had only accumulated a little over six thousand merit points. Although he ranked high amongst the disciples, the hope of exchanging the points for the sword scripture seemed near impossible, and Guo Xiao himself was starting to despair. Yet unexpectedly, an opportunity to gain a hundred thousand merit points suddenly lay before him. Chen Yang and Zhao Hai also had coveted items to exchange, making a hundred thousand merit points a fortune to them! Song Jian glanced at their expressions, his brow slightly furrowed. A hundred thousand merit points were indeed tempting, but one had to be alive to spend them. If it were just the peak of the Legendary Realm, he might be confident in taking a risk, but at the Demi-God Level Song Jian shook his head; that was not something he could contend with, even if he used the Time Divine Ability, its effect would be severely diminished against a Demi-God Level! Demi-God Level practitioners have lifespans that exceed a thousand years; moreover, the disparity in strength is too great. Even if the Time Divine Ability was maximized, it could at most make the opponent lose a few hundred years of time at once, which is utterly useless Song Jian thought to himself. Big Brother, can you withstand the Demi-God Level practitioner? Guo Xiao suddenly asked. With a mild smile, Song Jian shook his head. They were only at a third-tier Combat Power; not to mention the Demi-God Level, they wouldnt even be a match for those mid-stage Legendary Realm creatures. Guo Xiaos wish to join the fray among these mighty was quite overambitious. Guo Xiaos eyes darkened, and he couldnt help but sigh, his previously intense greed doused like cold water had been poured over it. Demi-God Level, Demi-God Level, its too powerful; we are no match. Besides, even if Song Jian could withstand that Demi-God Level fighter and ultimately obtain the Broken Sky Beast Eye, according to the distribution of contributions, that eye would not likely fall into my hands A look of disappointment appeared on Guo Xiaos face, but what he failed to notice was the grey aura of calamity that had been gathering towards him began to dissipate slowly when his eyes regained clarity. Lets wait. Wait until they finish and the final victor is decided; well see if theres an opportunity then. Now is not the time for us to rashly intervene, Song Jian said softly, his eyes bright and intent. Such a treasure, he was unwilling to let slip by. Just then, a roar suddenly came from a distance. It went unnoticed among the noises of the fights among several Legendary Realm practitioners, but soon, a column of light shot up into the sky, filling the heavens with purple radiance, a colorful phoenix flying in the void, majestic and graceful, with the sound of its cries echoing to the sky! A phenomenon, a phenomenon, is this the relic being opened? Xin Lings face was full of surprise, as she looked towards the origin of the phenomenon, not far from where the Legendary Realm fighters were battling. It appeared that the relic had been accidentally opened because of the fighting. This is really Guo Xiao said with a bitter smile, shaking his head, instantly giving up any thought of coveting the Broken Sky Beast Eye. If before it was a few Legendary Realm practitioners and a Demi-God Level one vying for it, now with the phenomenon appearing, many more powerful beings would be attracted. Not to mention them, mere third-tier Combat Power individuals, even those at mid-stage or peak Legendary Realm might not qualify to contend for it. PS: Thanks to Emperor Qin Shi Huang X for the 500 starting coin reward~ Chapter 1472 - Chapter 1472 Chapter 1474 Relics Chapter 1472: Chapter 1474: Relics Chapter 1472: Chapter 1474: Relics With the emergence of relic anomalies, a series of bizarre traces streaked across the sky. Boom~ A rift in the void tore open, and a golden-furred ape, eyes wide, leapt out of the void with a laugh, its aura revealing it to be a Demi-God Level powerhouse. Following that, a clap of thunder sounded, and a bolt of lightning appeared in the sky. A being, with plasma coursing over its body and wielding a thunder trident, eyes continuously flashing with the light of thunder emerged in the void. The Lord of Thunder, another Demi-God Level powerhouse, made his appearance. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ An explosion resounded, flames suddenly blazing in the void and swiftly engulfing half the sky. In a short amount of time, the flames reached the vicinity of the golden-furred ape and the Lord of Thunder. The golden-furred ape snorted coldly, stretching his right hand towards the void and pulling out a massive iron rod, smashing it towards the sweeping flames. Meanwhile, the Lord of Thunder, holding his thunder trident, lightly tipped it forward, and the light of thunder burst forth, instantly flashing with numerous bolts like a vast net spreading rapidly in the air, directly shattering a large swathe of flames into oblivion. In the void, a muffled grunt could be heard; evidently, a combined strike from two Demi-God Level powerhouses was not easily borne. The flames quickly drew back, occupying a third of the sky, revealing a Fire Elemental Elf engulfed in flames, glaring at the two Demi-God Level powerhouses with an expression of angered dissatisfaction on its face. The golden-furred ape laughed heartily, casting a disdainful glance at the Fire Elemental Elf and cursing in his heart, Idiot! One must know that both the Fire Elemental Elf and the Lord of Thunder belonged to Elemental Beings, sharing a certain base of trust when allied. But now, the Fire Elemental Elf had personally squandered that trust. Whos lurking there, show yourself! The Fire Elemental Elf roared and hurled a massive fireball into the void. Having comprehended the Law of Flames, even a casually unleashed spell was almost as powerful as a taboo curse. Feeling the terror of the incoming fireball, several warriors of the Legendary Realm below who were engaged in battle tacitly fled in all directions. After all, their lives were more important than any Sky Trace orb. Only bloodthirsty beasts like the Blood Ox or the Golden-Eyed Tiger Demon were foolish enough to lose their lives over a mere Sky Trace orb. Boom~ The sound of explosions, akin to thunder, erupted in the void as the flames raged, burning fiercely. In the midst of the flames, a figure with a wry smile on his face emerged. The temperament of Fire Elemental Elves is indeed fierce. Now that Ive seen it for myself, it really lives up to its reputation. Haha, I am Xiao Jingshan of Xuan Tian Sect, and I have seen the likes of you fine powerhouses! An elderly Daoist with white hair, dressed in a Taoist robe marked with the Yin-Yang symbol, holding a white jade whisk in his hand, his wrinkled face as if carved with knives, his eyes shining like stars, radiating a brilliant light. Upon hearing the words Xuan Tian Sect, even the raging Fire Elemental Elf instinctively reined in its flames and sneered, So, its the old Taoist from Xuan Tian Sect. You mustve arrived here long ago, hiding on the side, certainly with ill intent. Are you planning to ambush us? Xiao Jingshan, the Taoist True Lord, displayed a helpless expression and said, My friends, did you even know you would be here a minute ago? If you yourselves cannot control your whereabouts, how could I possibly lie in wait for you? Besides, have you ever seen a Demi-God Level being lying in ambush for three others of the same level? Hahaha, dont beat around the bush, old Xiao. We three came for the relics. First, lets see what kind of relic it is. If its just a relic left by a warrior from the Legendary Realm, Ill turn around and leave! The golden-furred ape laughed heartily, tossing the massive iron rod over his shoulder, and stood in the void with ease. On the other side, the Lord of Thunder, his speech thunderous and each word seeming like a blast of thunder, declared, The same goes for me! The Fire Elf snorted coldly and pointed at Xiao Jingshan, saying, Scraggly old Daoist, three months ago, your Human Race surrounded and killed three Legendary Realm powerhouses of my Fire Elf clan, winning through numbers. What kind of hero does that make you? Today, I have claimed these ruins. Scram, or else beware that I burn you to the point where not even your bones remain! Daoist True Lord Xiao Jingshans mouth curled into a mocking smile. He lightly waved his whisk and chuckled, A mere fire given spirit, born with innate gifts to tread the path of Dao, yet so arrogant. My Alchemy Furnace is in need of a fire spirit child, and you seem quite suitable, haha. How about following this lord and becoming an alchemy child? Having said that, Daoist True Lord Xiao Jingshan gently flicked his whisk toward the Fire Elf and shouted, Begone! A beam of spiritual light shot toward the Fire Elf. Midway, the light transformed into a net over a hundred meters in diameter, shimmering with a pale blue light. Each strand of the net was brimming with a strong aura of water elements. At the same moment, a talisman appeared in the sky! Bind! The talisman glowed brightly, freezing the space-time around the Fire Elf within a radius of several hundred meters. Seeing this, the golden-furred apes eyes flickered. It exchanged a glance with the Lord of Thunder, both seeing a deep wariness in the others eyes. When had Xiao Jingshan released that talisman? They hadnt noticed at all. This meant that if they ever clashed with Xiao Jingshan, they would likely be at an immediate disadvantage. The Fire Elfs flames surged, and an oppressive force descended from above, causing its Law Domain to slowly contract. Meanwhile, the water-element net, vibrant as it flew and trembled at the edges, grew larger and larger, eventually transforming into a huge canopy that covered the daylight, enveloping the Fire Elfs entire Law Domain. The Law of Flames, burning the void, everything shall turn to ash! The Fire Elf roared furiously. In an instant, its aura soared, and within a hundred-meter radius, the area became an ocean of flames. The fierce flames seemed to burn a great hole in the void, surrounded by shattered cracks. Through the hole, even the distant stars could be seen. Daoist True Lord Xiao Jingshan frowned slightly and snorted coldly. With a sweep of his whisk, the descent of the water-element net quickened, swiftly covering the Fire Elf and its Law Domain. Sssss~ The Power of Law resisted against each other. After all, the Fire Elf was a Demi-God Level powerhouse. With the Flame Domain fully deployed, for a time, it managed a stalemate against Xiao Jingshans net. Although the net was slowly closing in, Xiao Jingshan had no immediate way to defeat the Fire Elf. Glancing at the golden-furred ape and the Lord of Thunder standing by as if watching a show, Xiao Jingshan steeled his resolve. He had chosen to target the Fire Elf also because it had once attempted to attack the two Demi-God Level powerhouses. Now it seemed that the two were indeed choosing to be bystanders. On another side, the golden-furred ape and the Lord of Thunder made eye contact, seeing each others intentionsCthey wanted Xiao Jingshan and the Fire Elf to fight first and wear each other out. As for the ruins, they were only showing anomalies and had not completely opened yet. There was still time, just enough to wait for the outcome of their battle. If the ruins belonged to a Demi-God Level or even more powerful divine being, then whoever would eventually win would be too weakened to compete for the ruins against them. At this moment, Song Jian was fixated on the Void Mantis from before. The Void Mantis was severely injuredCone of its compound eyes had been burst and one of its blade-like forelimbs had been broken. Its body bore at least seven or eight wounds, slowly oozing pale-green blood. Song Jian pointed at the Void Mantis and said in a low voice, The eye of the Poh Tian Hsein is on its body! Chapter 1473 - Chapter 1473 Chapter 1475 Reaching an Agreement Chapter 1473: Chapter 1475: Reaching an Agreement Chapter 1473: Chapter 1475: Reaching an Agreement Almost everyones attention was captivated by the appearance of the four Demi-God Level warriors, as the Legendary Realm fighters who had scattered in escape now feared being a step too slow and losing their lives to the fallout of the battle between Demi-God Level combatants, each frantically fleeing for their lives. However, Song Jians attention remained fixed on the Broken Sky Beast Eye, worth a hundred thousand merits. Although he couldnt participate in the struggle for it, he kept a close eye on the situation. I didnt expect you would still be the one to obtain it! Song Jian said with a slight smile. This Void Mantis had already mastered the Shadow Principle, allowing it to slip into the shadows at any time, though only for a brief few seconds. This short duration was not enough for it to escape but gave it a significant advantage in battle. It could dodge into the shadows to avoid many deadly attacks, which was why it was the first to act and had not been ganged up on and killed, instead managing to secure the Broken Sky Beast Eye. Swish~ The Void Mantiss figure disappeared once again, and several attacks exploded where it had been standing moments before. The area within several meters was annihilated, with even the void itself torn open by a large hole. As time passed, the hole began to slowly repair itself, while the Void Mantis reappeared, having evaded to a spot more than ten meters away. Its somewhat similar to a Mages Blink ability, but unlike Blink, which involves Space Law, it utilizes the Shadow Principle to hide within the shadow plane Song Jian thought to himself. Void Tower, surrender the Broken Sky Beast Eye or you wont be able to escape! An Elemental Elf of the wind yelled from less than ten meters away from the Void Mantis, releasing hundreds of blades of wind from its palms instantly. What was considered an ultimate spell in the eyes of others was cast instantly by the Legendary Realm Elemental Elf. Should we, should we go up? Guo Xiao showed a tinge of worry in his eyes. These Legendary Realm warriors were much stronger than those they had previously teamed up to hunt, and even if they were injured, Guo Xiao did not believe that they could stand a chance in a fight! If we dont make a move now, the Void Mantis is going to get away! Song Jian called his flying sword to his hand and, with a leap, jumped onto it, performing the Sword Flight Art and flying toward the Void Mantis. Lets follow! Guo Xiao gritted his teeth, summoned his flying sword as well, and followed closely behind Song Jian. Several people drew arcs in the sky, along with a few Legendary Realm warriors who were not ready to give up, chasing after the Void Mantis. However, only three Legendary Realm warriors were in pursuit; the rest hid on the sidelines, their eyes gleaming with greed at the phenomenon in the sky. If its the legacy of a Legendary Realm warrior, those venerable ones would certainly not fight over it A large demon stuck out its more than a foot-long bright red tongue and licked its lips, a shrewd look in its eyes. Hehe, what Buduo, the King of Demons, said isnt wrong, even if its just a relic left by a Legendary Realm warrior, its far more precious than a Broken Sky Beast Eye, after all, thats the legacy left by a Legendary Realm warriors entire life! Another large demon looked around warily and whispered with a laugh. Hmph, when the time comes, it will all be about individual tactics! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What if its the legacy of a Demi-God Level warrior? I dont think the phenomenon in the sky looks like its from a Legendary Realm warriors legacy! Demi-God Level, even better if its God Level. When more powerful fighters arrive, a chaotic battle will ensue, and that might be our opportunity. Otherwise, what share would we have in this legacy Legendary Realm warriors whispered among themselves nonstop. Meanwhile, the battle between the Imperial Sword Sects Moral True Lord and the Flame Elf was drawing to a close. The Flame Elf was never able to break through the vast net, and under the Binding Spirit Character, streams of universal laws constantly bound the Flame Elf. Its strength, once complete, could now only exert seventy percent or even less. Up until now, it had been the Moral True Lord pressing and beating down the Flame Elf. Hehe, even if we cant obtain the relic, securing this Fire Elemental Beast is worth the trip! Mage of Morality said with a smile, waving his dust whisk. The Bind talisman immediately pressed downward and, at the same time, the azure great net began to slowly tighten. The Fire Elemental Beast roared in anger continuously, but to no avail. In the end, it turned into a fist-sized small ball and was collected into Mage of Moralitys sleeve. After giving a courtesy bow to the Golden-haired Ape and Lord of Thunder, Mage of Morality said with a smile, Thank you both for not intervening in the battle between this Fire Demon and me! Hmph, its nothing. That Fire Demon was not a good creature either. It was not only covered in the aura of catastrophe, but even its consciousness seemed to be damaged. If left unchecked, Im afraid it might degenerate into a Catastrophic Beast, which would not be good for anyone! the Golden-haired Ape said with a cold snort. The Lord of Thunder remained silent at the side. When it spoke, it was like thunder, unbearable to others and even uncomfortable for it. Therefore, it often chose to remain silent. The relic is about to open. It seems to be the legacy of a Demi-God Level warrior. Its just unknown whether it belongs to the Human Race, the Demon Clan, or the Elemental Beings! Mage of Morality said, looking up at the abnormal phenomenon in the sky, slightly surprised. Legendary Realm warriors relics had almost no restrictions, but relics of Demi-God Level and God Level warriors were often only accessible to members of their own race. There was a verification matrix before entering the relics. If one forcibly entered, it would trigger the matrixs backlash, incinerating all the items within the relic. Therefore, if the relic was not of their own race, the strong would often forcefully attack the relic, causing a backlash from the matrix and complete destruction of the relic. Old Daoist, if its a Demon Clan relic, could you perhaps show mercy? the Golden-haired Ape asked with intense eyes, staring at Mage of Morality. Lord of Thunder also stared at Mage of Morality. Though all three were Demi-God Level warriors, it was clear that Mage of Morality was somewhat stronger than the other two. If he wanted to destroy the relic, even if they joined forces, they probably could not stop him. Sure, sure, Im fortunate to meet you both today, and since you did not intervene earlier, if this relic truly happens to be your fateful opportunity, I will certainly act with grace! Mage of Morality said with a beaming face. However, if the relic was left by a warrior of the Human Race, I hope you two would also act with mercy! Of course! The Golden-haired Ape, relieved, exchanged a look with Lord of Thunder and nodded in agreement. Mage of Morality also relaxed internally. Although he was stronger, he could not possibly kill two Demi-God Level warriors instantly. Should one of them entangle him even for a moment, it would be enough for the other to destroy the relic. In his heart, he genuinely dreaded this possibility. Elsewhere, several Legendary Realm warriors were continuously assaulting the Void Mantis. Seeing several third-tier Human Race warriors in pursuit, some looked dismissive, others wore a mocking expression, and anothers eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent as he looked up and launched an attack toward Song Jian and his companions. Boom, boom, boom~ A series of thunderous noises resounded in the sky, as countless black mists appeared out of thin air. They drifted swiftly through the air, coalescing together. Within moments, a black giant over thirty feet tall appeared in the sky, blocking Song Jian and his companions. Chapter 1474 - Chapter 1474 Chapter 1476 The Fog Giant Chapter 1474: Chapter 1476: The Fog Giant Chapter 1474: Chapter 1476: The Fog Giant Song Jian and his companions practiced Sword Flight Art, chasing after the void mantis, but they hadnt expected that one of the Legendary Realm powerhouses, seeing their pursuit, felt dissatisfied and directly attacked them. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Countless black fog emerged from the void, condensing into each other and transforming into a black giant that blocked everyones path. A Fog Giant, a Summoning spell curse of the primary level, its the weakest among the giant creatures of the Summoning type! Guo Xiaos eyes revealed a cautious expression as he spoke loudly. In the family of giant creature Summonings, there are dozens of types, such as Water Giants, Fire Giants, Earth Giants, Metal Giants, and Ancient War Trees, all belonging to the giant creature Summoning category. Even Song Jians Golden Giant Gulu, if not for being a combat pet, could be counted as one of the Summoning giant types. The Summoning spells of the giant creature family hardly differ, only varying in strength depending on the giant summoned. The Fog Giant is probably the weakest among all Summoned Giants, but it has a unique characteristic, which is the ability to fly in the void. Its difficult for other giants to fly, but the Fog Giant is essentially a cloud of smoke, able to drift with the wind. Naturally, it can also fly in the sky, and being able to gather and disperse at will, it has a certain degree of resistance to physical attacks. Its weakness, however, lies in its low intrinsic attributes, having the least Vitality amongst all Summoned Giants, and its attack damage is also the lowest. Blazing Sunlight, Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry! Guo Xiao roared as he tossed his long sword into the sky. Instantly, a dazzling golden light burst forth, as if it were as bright as the sun itself. In an instant, countless one-foot-long flames flew out from this sun-like light, like flying swords, heading straight for the Fog Giant. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ The flying swords easily penetrated the Fog Giants body, with each sword poking a large hole in it. In just a short while, the Fog Giant looked like a ragged toy riddled with holes, seemingly about to dissipate at any moment. Brother Guo is mighty! Chen Yang and Zhao Hais eyes brightened from behind, as Guo Xiaos move, in both spectacle and power, far surpassed ordinary skills. It was Guo Xiaos secret ace, and unexpectedly, he used it right from the start. A smug smile appeared on Guo Xiaos face as he glanced at Song Jian. With a beckoning motion of his right hand, the orb of golden light above his head instantly transformed back into a long sword and flew into his palm. It was nothing more than a minor trick, which seems rather presumptuous in front of Brother Song! Guo Xiao smiled slightly and sheathed the long sword into his sleeve as he spoke. Song Jian watched intently. While Guo Xiaos move bore a resemblance to the Thousand Swords Art, when it came to power, it was nowhere near the Thousand Swords Art. The Fog Giant in front of them only possessed the combat power of a Third-tier Peak, but Guo Xiaos move wasnt even close to severely injuring the opponent. As one could see, the numerous large holes on the Fog Giant were rapidly healing at a speed visible to the naked eye. After all, it was just a cloud of smoke; even if completely dispersed, it could recondense. Much like the stone creature Gulu, unless its core was utterly destroyed, it would be impossible to kill. Brother Guo, your move looks impressive, but it seems to lack power. Look at that creature, it has completely healed! Xin Ling pointed at the Fog Giant, which had shrunk somewhat, and spoke up loudly. Guo Xiaos expression changed as he stared at the Fog Giant, his brow slightly furrowing, It seems impossible to annihilate it instantly; we can only deplete its energy. After executing the move a few times and draining it completely, it can be considered killed. However, the move consumes a lot of energy. Even if I could kill this Fog Giant, I might not have the strength left to fight for the Mist Shadow Bead of the Sky-breaking Beast An indecisive look appeared on Guo Xiaos face. Weighing his options, he looked at Chen Yang and Zhao Hai, sending them a meaningful look, hoping they would join forces in attacking the Fog Giant. Song Jian took a glance and said with a smile, Let me do it. We dont have much time left. That void mantis is adept at escaping; if it gets away, all our efforts will be in vain! As he spoke, Song Jian beckoned with his right hand, and a dazzling light flashed in his palmCthe Sky-breaking Sword was firmly gripped in his hand. Thousand Swords Art, Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation! With a low shout, thousands of Spirit Swords densely appeared around his body, and Spirit Swords burning with dark red flames made Guo Xiao and the others faces change drastically, as they quickly distanced themselves from Song Jian. From these Spirit Swords, they felt a strong threat, and there were so many swords occupying too much space. Within a radius of forty to fifty meters around Song Jian, there were nothing but Spirit Swords. Go! With a light cry, countless Spirit Swords glided through the air like swimming fish, tracing arcs through the sky. As soon as they approached the Mist Giant, the Spirit Swords began to merge with each other, evolving into a dark red lotus flower! The lotus flower slowly opened and enveloped the entire Mist Giant, burning fiercely with pure purifying power, continuously eroding the body of the Mist Giant. Then, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus slowly closed again, completely wrapping the Mist Giant. Inside the formation, roars could be heard alongside the blazing flames. In a short while, the petals of the closed Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation began to slowly shed from the edges, scattering around and gradually vanishing. Before long, the entire Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation disappeared, and in its place, a nail-sized black bead floated in mid-air, twinkling brightly. Hiss~! Guo Xiao drew in a sharp breath of air. From the deployment of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation to its disappearance, killing the Mist Giant had taken less than ten seconds. This efficiency was unsettling upon reflection! To kill a Mist Giant with third-tier peak combat power in just ten secondsCif he were to kill us, it would probably take him less than ten seconds! Guo Xiao thought to himself, a chill rising in his heart as he couldnt help but feel a sense of fear towards Song Jian. Song Jian smiled faintly. As his strength increased, his control over the Thousand Swords Art had also become more intuitive, no longer leaving the Sword Formation up to the Sword Spirit of the Sky-breaking Sword. Now, he could control any Sword Formation evolved by the Thousand Swords Art at will, without waiting for the formations to evolve on their own. This greatly sped up the formations coalescence, shortened the opponents reaction time, and left the opponent no time to respond before being entrapped by the Sword Formation. Mist Shadow Bead, it can be exchanged for two hundred merits, not bad at all! Song Jian held the black bead left by the Mist Giant and smiled, Junior Brother Guo, Ill hold onto this spoil of war for now. How about we divide it later? Guo Xiao waved his hands repeatedly, laughing, Senior Brother Song, you are too kind. You killed it on your own, so the spoils should belong to you alone. Well distribute according to contribution for those we kill together! Yes, Senior Brother, you take it. Dont you still owe a thousand merits? The little merit wed get from dividing this wouldnt even be enough to fill the gaps in our teeth. The big prize is more important! Xin Ling reminded him. Right, we should speed up then. We cant let others steal the eyes of the Sky-breaking Beast! Song Jian put away the Mist Shadow Bead. This object couldnt be taken out of the secret realm; it could only be exchanged for merits, and then those merits exchanged for treasures that could be taken out. The group hastened their pace, and shortly after, the sound of battle roared ahead. Song Jians eyes lit upCit seemed that the Legendary Realm powerhouses had already caught up to the Void Mantis and were engaging it in battle. Good, were not too late. Lets hide on the side for now and decide what to do after they finish fighting! Song Jian said with a smile, and then he and his companions slowly descended from the air, sneaking towards the commotion ahead. Chapter 1475 - Chapter 1475 Chapter 1477 Imprisonment Chapter 1475: Chapter 1477: Imprisonment Chapter 1475: Chapter 1477: Imprisonment Three Legendary Realm powerhouses teamed up to besiege the void mantis, one of them released a skill similar to a Space Anchor effect, completely sealing off the whole space, preventing the use of teleportation, instant movement, and other spatial spells. The void mantiss innate skill was naturally restricted as well, unable to enter the shadow space to evade and escape. Void Tower, youre not getting away today. Dont be like those two idiots who lost their lives here over the eye of a broken sky hound! one of the great demons said emotionlessly with an icy tone. Hehe, Simotan, now with the three of you here, whom will this eyeball go to? the void mantis took out the eye of the broken sky hound and burst into laughter. No matter how we divide it, you wont be around to see, Void Tower. For the last time, will you hand over the eyeball or not? The One-Eyed Demon King stared at the void mantis, his gaze brimming with thick killing intent. Eh? Just then, the Legendary Realm powerhouse to the left of the One-Eyed Demon King suddenly uttered a light exclamation, to which the One-Eyed Demon King turned its head to look. The figure shrouded within the black cloak chuckled and waved to the One-Eyed Demon King, Some little guys from the Human Race are following behind, theyve killed my summoned fog giant. Lets make our move quickly, before those little guys arrive and see the joke. Fog Demon is right, One-Eyed, I need to cast Spatial Shackles to stabilize the space and cant make a move. Can you and Fog Demon take down Void Tower without a problem? Simotan, the first demon to speak, said coldly. A void mantis that cant shadow jump is just trash! Fog Demon chuckled low, and his figure hidden under the black cloak exploded violently, transforming into a dense cloud of black fog that rushed swiftly toward the void mantis. Meanwhile, from the huge eye of the One-Eyed Demon King shot out beams of gray light continuously, just like lasers, targeting the void mantis. The two, one close and the other far, cooperated tacitly, and the void mantis found itself at a disadvantage from the very start of the combat. Boom boom~ Waving its lone forelimb, the void mantis continuously slashed out streaks of blade light. Even though it was facing a mass of black fog and had to be wary of dodging deadly rays from afar, the void mantis showed no discouragement. Bands of blade light protected its entire body tightly, and any black smoke tendril that condensed into a tentacle was instantly pulverized upon slight contact. At this time, Song Jian and the others had arrived nearby and dared not approach as they watched the melee between several Legendary Realm fighters from afar. Is, is even a wounded Legendary Realm creature this terrifying! Chen Yang muttered to himself, watching the seriously injured void mantis battle the two Legendary Realm powerhouses, his eyes revealing a look of envy. In fact, while the void mantis was battling with the three Legendary Realm figures, and even though one of them wasnt engaging in combat but was maintaining the spatial lockdown, the void mantis was constantly probing for loopholes in the surrounding space, waiting for a chance to slip into the shadow plane. Senior Brother Song, should we, should we just give up? A mid-level Legendary Realm is far more powerful than an early-stage Legendary Realm. If we dont count you, Senior Brother Song, with our strength, we wouldnt stand a chance against these mid-level Legendary Realm powerhouses, we would be walking straight to our demise. Even that severely wounded void mantis could wipe us all out! Guo Xiaos face showed a trace of disappointment. Guo Xiao once thought he was very powerful, believing that even without Chen Yang, Zhao Hai, and the others, his strength could match that of a Legendary Realm powerhouse. But now Guo Xiao realized how far he still had to go to reach the level of Legendary Realm fighters. Guo Xiaos gaze turned towards Song Jian, feeling that with Song Jians strength, he should be on par with Legendary Realm powerhouses! Chaos Sword Canon, hes cultivated the core legacy of the Imperial Sword Sect, the Chaos Sword Canon, which is why hes become so formidable. If I could obtain the Great Sun Tathagatas Blazing Sun Sword Scripture, I would definitely be no worse than him! Guo Xiao thought to himself. At this moment, what Guo Xiao didnt see was the faint gray aura of calamity slowly converging towards him, and the chaotic breaths in the Starry Sky Battlefield had become imperceptibly more intense. Leave, now you want to leave, Im afraid its already too late! Song Jians face showed a hint of helplessness. Song Jian discovered that, without realizing when, the space around him had been sealed off. Various transmission scrolls had turned into a useless gray color. Chen Yang and the others faces changed drastically. They hurriedly checked their surroundings and indeed, the spatial fluctuations around them seemed to have solidified, trapping them completely within a small space of only a few dozen square meters, enclosed by invisible walls of air. Simotan, who had been maintaining the space blockade around the void mantis, sneered coldly. These small bugs were so audacious, thinking they were impressive for having killed a mist giant at the peak of third-order combat power, daring to watch the battle of Legendary Realm fighters. Just a moment of distraction is needed to lock you in place, and after dealing with the Void Tower, Ill come back to take care of you little bugs Simotan snorted coldly. Just then, the void mantis seemed to have detected a spatial rift. With a roar, the space that had been sealed around it suddenly began to tremble. Suddenly, Simotan extended his right hand. His palm was covered in fine scales and had only three fingers, each bearing a space ring that shimmered brightly. Imprison! Simotan let out a low growl, and a gem on one of the rings shattered in response, causing a pained expression to cross his face. Boom! The spatial fluctuations around them intensified, and the void mantis, which had shown a hint of joy on its face, felt as if its senses had crashed into an impenetrable wall, causing a faint tremor in its sea of consciousness. Seeing the void mantis movements halted, the mist demon let out a boisterous laugh, and more than ten black mist tentacles reached out, binding the void mantis tightly. The void mantis was greatly alarmed. When it sought out the spatial rift and was countered, this single flaw immediately plunged it into a situation of utter desperation. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Streams of gray rays flew towards it. The void mantis, struggling forcibly, dodged some but was unable to break free from the shackles of the black mist tentacles for a moment. Its body was penetrated by several gray rays and blood splattered. Its vitality began to fade rapidly. On the other side, Guo Xiao and the others faces turned to expressions of terror. Being targeted by a mid-stage Legendary Realm fighter was no joking matter. Plus, the end result might be them getting killed by several Legendary Realm fighters working together. Song, Brother Song Jian, what do we do now? Chen Yang and the others immediately panicked, subconsciously placing their hopes on Song Jian. Song Jian divided his senses into hundreds, if not thousands of threads, incessantly probing the invisible air walls around them. What he was doing now was almost exactly like the void mantis, using his powerful Mental Strength to search for any weaknesses in the space blockade. Incredibly strong, the space blockade power is very strong, but Song Jians brow furrowed slightly as strands of his Mental Strength touched the space seal and then snapped. After hundreds of Mental Strength strands broke, Song Jian finally had a general understanding of their predicament. Chapter 1476 - Chapter 1476 Chapter 1478 Joining the Battle Chapter 1476: Chapter 1478: Joining the Battle Chapter 1476: Chapter 1478: Joining the Battle ` Simotan might have only allocated a sliver of his mind to imprison Song Jian and the others, but even a fraction of the mental strength of a mid-Legendary Realm powerhouse was not something that the peak of an ordinary tier-three combatant could break through. Song Jian sensed the formidable strength of Simotans space lockdown, but also discovered that this power seemed not to originate from him, but rather from some external object, much like water without a source or a tree without roots. I thought I encountered a strong man who had comprehended the Space Law, but it turns out hes just relying on external objects A smirk appeared on Song Jians face. In an instant, Song Jians figure turned into a pool of clear water, flowing rapidly on the ground and effortlessly passing through the walls of air around him, silently escaping the range of the space blockade. Five Elements Escape Skill, Water Escape! Song Jian had already mastered three kinds of the Five Elements Escape Skill, and he found that any one of them could be used to escape from the space blockade, so he simply chose one at random. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Space lockdown that only relies on external forces If it were his own mastery of the Space Law, it wouldnt be possible to escape so easily! Song Jian laughed, looking up towards the distance. Senior Brother, Senior Brother, and us too! Seeing that Song Jian had escaped, several people were overjoyed, waving their hands and trying to send him messages, but under the obstruction of the space blockade, they couldnt send any information at all. Song Jian glanced at them and made a calm down gesture. All leaving at once would only draw the attention of the Legendary Realm strong man who had locked down space and could have fatal consequences. It was better to continue waiting inside the blocked space. Boom~ The space blockade in the distance once again shook violently. The Void Mantis, with its injuries now worse, launched a frenzied attack on the surrounding locked space, determined to break the blockade at any cost, undeterred even by the attacks of the other two Legendary Realm powerhouses. Damn it, Void Tower, have you lost your mind? Your injuries are getting more severe; can you withstand the backlash from the main spaces tremors? Simotan roared in agony as he watched a second ring shatter. He didnt care about the life or death of Void Tower, but losing any of the three Space Rings was a treasure lostCeach loss cut deep like a knife to his heart. Now, with only one ring left, obtaining the eyeball of a mythical creature would make his loss bearable, but if Void Tower were to escape, it would be a huge setback for him. At this moment, Song Jian had turned into a stream of clear water, slowly moving towards the Void Mantis. In no time at all, he imperceptibly entered the space imprisoning the Void Mantis. Throw me the eyeball, and I can help you escape! Song Jian transmitted his voice quietly to the Void Mantis. The Void Mantis was in its last throes of desperation. It wouldnt be long before it perished under the hands of the two Legendary Realm powerhouses, severely injured and with its innate abilities suppressed. Suddenly hearing Song Jians voice, the Void Mantis thought it was experiencing auditory hallucinations. After Song Jian transmitted his voice another time, a flicker of light shone in the eyes of the Void Mantis. If you want the eyeball, help me kill these two first! the Void Mantis said through gritted teeth. Now filled with hope, the Mantiss first instinct was not to flee but to think of killing in return, which showed its ferocious and ruthless nature. Heh, just these two men? What about the one locking down the space? Dont you want to kill him? Song Jian laughed. The Void Mantis took advantage of a lull in the battle and looked around carefully, its gaze sweeping through the locked-down space like a radar, searching every inch, even three meters underground, within its sensory range. However, the source of this voice transmission was like an invisible man made of nothingness, utterly undetectable. Even an invisible man cant hide from my senses what in the world is this guy, a human or a ghost? For the first time, a shiver of fear ran through the Void Mantis. ` At this moment, Song Jian had already employed the Wood Escape Skill, transforming into an inconspicuous blade of grass among the meadow. Unless their battle involved uprooting every blade of green within the sealed space, it would be impossible to detect Song Jians presence. Even if that were the case, Song Jian still had the Earth Escape Skill at his disposal. Because of skill points, the Wood Escape Skill wasnt maxed out, but both the Earth Escape and Water Escape Skills had been leveled up to max by Song Jian. The Wood Escape Skill could potentially be seen through, but the Earth Escape Skill would remain undetected even if the Void Mantis searched every inch of the land. First, hand over Poh Tian Cans eyeball to me! Song Jian transmitted through sound. Dream on! The Void Mantis let out a piercing shriek. At this point, its Vitality Points had dwindled to less than one-third, and its body was covered in wounds. It seemed to have bled dry, for even with numerous injuries, only a slow oozing of blood was seen. Join me in killing these two; otherwise, Id rather destroy it than let you have it! A fierce glint appeared in the Void Mantiss eyes as it roared loudly. Hearing the Void Mantiss shriek, the Mist Demon and the One-Eyed Demon Kings faces immediately revealed a cautious expression, scanning their surroundings. Two waves of Divine Thought swept over everything like a tide, even relaxing their attacks on the Void Mantis. Damn it! Song Jian felt annoyed and immediately deactivated the Wood Escape Skill, instead initiating the Earth Escape Skill, vanishing into the earth. The two Divine Thoughts swept back and forth through the sealed space three times, the legendary realm warriors search utterly swift, taking only a few seconds. Ridiculous! The One-Eyed Demon King snorted coldly and fired another grey ray, as thick as an arm, towards the Void Mantis. Hahaha, just a death throes struggle. Its already going insaneCwhether its the chaotic aura of the Starry Sky Battlefield or the calamitous airs, its likely amassed enough to bring about its downfall The Mist Demon transformed into black fog, churning in the air, coalescing into various shapes, ultimately becoming a black Void Mantis virtually identical to the Void Tower. Does being killed by your own kind feel better? The Void Mantis, morphed from the Mist Demon, showed a sinister smile towards the Void Tower, waving its undamaged forelimbs as it pounced on the Void Tower. Vile taste! The One-Eyed Demon King snorted coldly, continuing to unleash grey rays. Boom! The arm-thick grey ray previously fired slammed into the body of the Void Tower, sending it flying. Kill them, or Ill destroy the eyeball right now! The Void Tower, tumbling through the air, roared madly. Boom! The space trembled as a young girl wearing a black dress with golden trim appeared within the sealed space. She seemed to be only sixteen or seventeen, her face covered with a frosty layer, her cold gaze turning towards the Mist Demon and the One-Eyed Demon King. Was it you two wastes who disturbed my training? Damn it, die! Kamata, furious, stomped forcefully, and her figure soared like a giant dragon. A golden phantom of a Giant Dragon appeared behind her, and with a dragons roar, Kamata bellowed, Dragon Emperors Dominating Art! Boom! With a palm strike, a surge of golden dragon qi rushed toward the One-Eyed Demon King in the distance. The sharp aura made the One-Eyed Demon King sense the scent of death. Where did you come from, damn it, a legendary realm warrior of the Dragon Clan The One-Eyed Demon King yelled, his face showing panic as he stumbled backward. Chapter 1477 - Chapter 1477 Chapter 1479 Instant Kill Chapter 1477: Chapter 1479: Instant Kill Chapter 1477: Chapter 1479: Instant Kill The Void Mantis, upon detecting Song Jians presence, immediately threatened to destroy the Pottiandemons eye to coerce Song Jian into joining the battle. Only those with corresponding strength would dare to enter such a melee among several Legendary Realm fighters. The Void Mantis certainly didnt want to be exploited by others. Why should it hand over treasures it had fought so hard for? If it was really just about saving its own life, why not just give them the eye? The Void Mantis snorted coldly, eyeing Kama who had just appeared with a malevolent gaze. You bunch of bastards, go to hell! Kamas face filled with rage as he punched toward the fog demon. His fair and delicate fist seemed almost like a joke, but its power caused the complexions of two mid-stage Legendary Realm fighters to change drastically. A dazzling golden Giant Dragons vigor followed the punch, roaring and slamming fiercely into the fog demons body. Boom! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A violent explosion sounded, and the golden Giant Dragons vigor directly blasted the fog demon into pieces, with a scorching smell permeating the air. Kama was originally practicing the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art in the Pet Space, quite delighted, when he was suddenly summoned by Song Jian to join the battle, which instantly gave rise to an emotion similar to waking up grumpy. As the master, Song Jians relationship with her was like that of siblings, so Kama naturally couldnt vent her anger on him, making these two Legendary Realm fighters her punching bags. Kama, who was practicing the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art, had seen a huge increase in strength, breaking free from the constraints that the power of a Western Giant Dragon must grow with age. She could cultivate on her own and continuously enhance her strength. From then on, Kamas power would no longer be linked to her age, breaking the shackles of the Dragon Clan. The fog demon, shattered into pieces, turned into tufts of black mist, sporadically converging towards the center, but at this moment, the black mist looked much thinner than before. The fog demon, with a ghastly pale complexion, recovered, and a hint of apprehension flashed in its eyes filled with killing intent, as the previous strike had contained the Dragon Clans unique Dragon Breath power, which inflicted significant damage on it. How did this Dragon Clan girl get in here, Simotan? I need an explanation! The fog demon roared angrily, floating in mid-air. The One-Eyed Demon King, far away with a face full of shock and suspicion, looked towards Simotan, his eyes brimming with intense doubt. Simotan had already sealed the space here. It shouldnt have been possible for anyone to break in so easily unless I dont know. The space seal hasnt failed. Maybe she has grasped the Space Law! Simotan shouted from afar, also looking at Kama with surprise. Hahaha, kill them, kill them, or Ill destroy this eyeball! The Void Mantis laughed maniacally, a look of madness in his eyes. Kama glanced over, snorted disdainfully, and muttered to herself, A lunatic, eh? Thinking you can threaten others with a relic that has lost its bloodline power is simply ridiculous! If youre willing, Dragon Clan fighter, after killing the Void Tower, you can have a share of its spoils. We dont need to engage in such a meaningless battle! Simotan called from afar. Although the Pottiandemons eyeball, split into four parts, wasnt worth much, the threat posed by Kama was too strong, forcing Simotan to compromise. Simotan glanced at the fog demon and the One-Eyed Demon King. The two Legendary Realm fighters eyes conveyed a hint of unwillingness but failed to voice any objection, clearly acquiescing to Simotans proposal. Though Kama was only in the early stage of the Legendary Realm, the strength she displayed was close to the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, which made the three pursuers of the Void Mantis feel somewhat apprehensive. If they could resolve the matter just by paying the price of a share of spoils, they were willing. Guo Xiao and the others, watching from a distance, were all wearing expressions of shock upon seeing Kamata who suddenly appeared. What, what is that Chen Yang asked quietly. Hmph, thats Brother Songs summoned pet, originally a Black Dragon, and now it can even transform into human form! Xin Ling explained proudly, as if Kamata were her own summoned pet. Summoned, summoned pets are from the Legendary Realm? Guo Xiaos heart quivered, completely abandoning the thought of contending with Song Jian, having originally thought that Song Jian was just lucky, but it turned out At this moment, Song Jian had transformed into a mass of mud and sand, hiding underground, almost indistinguishable from the real thing. His Earth Escape Skill had reached full level, and when used, it left not a single flaw. Unless someone was much higher in level and strength than Song Jian, it would be impossible to detect his presence. Kama wore an annoyed expression, showing no reaction to Simotans words, as the Dragon Emperors Qi surged within her, unleashing the first move of the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art she had comprehended. Dragon Authority Dominates! Kamata let out a low growl, reaching out with her right hand, while the Dragon Emperors Qi surged wildly within her like a boiling geyser, and in her palm, it condensed into a silver trident gleaming with streaks of golden light. The Scepter of Imperial Authority! Although it was a trident and a weapon, among the Dragon Clan, it symbolized imperial power, something that only the direct descendants of the Dragon Clan could wield. However, having learned the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art, Kamata naturally possessed the same status as those of the Dragon Clans direct lineage. Condensed Soul Divine Soldier? Simotans face revealed a trace of gravity. Kill! Kamata, wielding the silver trident, had a fierce look of murderous intent on her youthful face. She brandished the trident, charging towards the Mist Demon. With the trident in hand, Kamatas aura had greatly increased. The Mist Demons face was filled with horror, not daring to fight Kamata head-on. With a bang, it turned back into black mist and fled into the distance. Seeing the Mist Demon fleeing, the corners of Kamatas mouth slightly curled up. With a low shout, she threw the over one-meter long trident in her hand towards the distant One-Eyed Demon King. Whoo~ Whoo~ The trident emitted a deep howling sound as it shot through the air like a streak of silver lightning, and with a puchi, it directly hit the One-Eyed Demon Kings massive eye. Then, its entire head bang exploded. A headless corpse fell from the sky. Simotans body shook violently, his face filled with fear. Even though the One-Eyed Demon King was weaker in the flesh and not skilled in close combat, he was still a legendary realm powerhouse, but now he had been killed in a single strike. Such terrifying combat power was simply more dreadful than that of a peak legendary realm warrior! Simotan glanced at the last ring on his finger, sparkling with light, clenched his teeth, and made a fist. Boom! With a roar, the sealed space barriers became even thicker. Simotan took one last look at the Mist Demon and the Void Mantis, then turned into a long rainbow and left. Chapter 1478 - Chapter 1478 Chapter 1480 The Fake Chapter 1478: Chapter 1480: The Fake Chapter 1478: Chapter 1480: The Fake ` Simotan! A roar echoed with fury etched on the Fog Demons face, a hint of panic flickering in its eyes. The space that had once trapped the Void Mantis had now become its prison, and where it had faced the One-Eyed Demon King in a two-on-one battle before, it now faced a two-on-one situation against Kamata and the Void Mantis! I, I can Trembling with fear, the Fog Demon looked at Kamata and the ever-approaching Void Mantis, backing away. Die! The Void Mantis gave it no chance to continue speaking, transforming into a streak of black lightning, striking at the Fog Demon viciously. Dog eat dog, huh! Kamata snorted coldly, her gaze settling on the silver trident in her hand. It was the first time she had deployed the Dragon Emperors Arrogant Sky Secret, its power beyond her expectations. She could feel that the trident in her hand was almost indistinguishable from her own body, an extension of herself. Most astonishingly, while holding the trident, a continuous surge of overwhelming power emerged, merging with the Dragon Emperors true qi within her, boosting her cultivation speed by at least thirty percent. This is not merely a battle weapon, but, but Kamata furrowed her brows, at a loss for words to describe it. Condensed Soul Divine Soldier? Kamata suddenly recalled what Simotan had said before and felt that this term seemed to fit perfectly with the trident in her hand. Song Jian, Im going back to cultivate. Dont call me out again for no reason, its a waste of my time! Kamata roared toward an empty space, then vanished in a flash of golden light. Watching Kamata return to the Pet Space, Song Jian was somewhat speechless, wondering if it had been a mistake to pass on the Dragon Emperors Dominating Art to Kamata. The Black Dragon, once fond of sleeping, had now become obsessed with cultivation. While the effects made her into a homebody who hated going out, just like before But if this continues, she may become a powerful and violent homebody! Song Jian mused inwardly. Void Tower, I give up the Broken Sky Beasts Eye, spare my life! The Fog Demon roared while battling the Void Mantis. Dream on! roared the Void Mantis in turn: The Broken Sky Beasts Eye is no longer mine, I must take your and the One-Eyeds corpses as compensation! The Void Mantis too had realized that it was not Kamata it was dealing with before but rather someone else, someone with a summoning beast of peak Legendary Realm power. What might that persons strength be? The Void Mantis, not planning to hand over the Broken Sky Beasts Eye initially, made the immediate choice to proceed with the trade after Kamatas appearance. However, if it lost the Broken Sky Beasts Eye, the already heavily injured Void Mantis might end up losing more than it sought to gain; worse, if it ended up too heavily wounded without resources to heal, it could become crippled and live out a miserable existence. That was not the outcome the Void Mantis envisioned, hence it had to kill the One-Eyed Demon King. Looking at the previous Dragon Clan member, they didnt seem to value the Legendary Realm fighters corpses that much. This could be my chance! the Void Mantis thought to itself. It had planned to leave Simotan behind as well, but to its surprise, Simotan was extremely cautious and decisive, fleeing immediately upon sensing the shift in the battle. In the Starry Sky Battlefield, perhaps only someone like Moss Tan could survive better! The corpses of two Legendary Realm fighters should just be enough! the Void Mantis mused internally. Pfft~ A blades gleam flashed, and the Fog Demon, once congealed into human form, was once again cleaved in two. Its reconstruction was slower each time, and the black mist it became grew weaker and paler. At that moment, in Song Jians eyes, the Vitality Points above the Fog Demons head were less than one-fifth, bordering on the brink of death. ` Void Tower, do you really intend to wipe us out completely! the mist demon, having once again condensed into human form, stared at the void mantis with a pair of crimson eyes, its face filled with sorrow and rage. Earlier, when they had besieged and hunted the void mantis, their only goal had been the Broken Sky Beast Eye, without any intention to kill the mantis. But now, the void mantis, having regained the upper hand, was after their lives! Void mantis, hand over the Broken Sky Beast Eye! Song Jian continued to telepathically communicate. The body of the void mantis shuddered fiercely. It would have dared to retort and refuse to hand over the Broken Sky Beast Eye before, but now, with Song Jian possessing the strength to finish off both it and the mist demon, the void mantis dared not refuse. At this moment, life was the most important thing! You can have the Broken Sky Beast Eye, but the corpses of the mist demon and the One-Eyed Demon King must be mine! the void mantis growled. Agreed! If this had been in the game world, perhaps they couldve extracted some legendary-quality materials, but on the Starry Sky Battlefield, these two corpses were only good for exchanging for merit points to Song Jian, serving little other purpose. With the hundred thousand merit points from the Broken Sky Beast Eye, the minor merit points from the corpses of two Legendary Realm warriors were no longer of any concern to Song Jian. The void mantis hesitated for a moment before gritting its teeth and tossing the Broken Sky Beast Eye over its shoulder, while it continued to charge at the mist demon. Before long, after rolling on the ground a few times, the Broken Sky Beast Eye disappeared, now in Song Jians hand. However, upon inspecting the properties of the Broken Sky Beast Eye, Song Jians face immediately turned ugly. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damaged Broken Sky Beast Eye, legendary (silver) quality, attribute: alchemy material, can be used for making elixirs and alchemy elixirs of seventh rank and below; Note: This is a Broken Sky Beast Eye from which the power of the bloodline has been extracted, and then use a trace of bloodline power for deception. The superficial layer of bloodline power will gradually dissipate within three days and cannot be extracted; exchange price: 1500 merit points. Boom~ In the distance, the void mantis struck out with another slash, instantly producing four or five beams of blade light, dispersing the mist demon. Just as the thick fog was about to regather, the void mantis suddenly swung at the void to one side. A crisp shattering sound rang out. The gathering black fog suddenly dispersed, most of it vanishing, leaving only a palm-sized, liquid-like black mist rolling on the ground. The void mantis reached toward the area it had slashed, capturing a black bead. Then, it carefully picked up the rolling black fog on the ground, laughing heartily toward the sky. At this moment, Song Jian, watching the overjoyed void mantis, couldnt help but reveal a wry smile on his face. A fake! Song Jian looked at the Broken Sky Beast Eye in his hand and sighed. For this fake, four Legendary Realm warriors had fallen. He even felt an urge to crush it in his hands. Well, its still worth fifteen hundred merit points; at least I can pay off the merit points I owe Song Jian secretly thought, shaking his head as he stored the fake in his inventory. Just then, a wild laughter suddenly came from the distance: Hahaha, this is a relic left by a powerful member of the Human Race, a god-level warrior, this is a relic left by a god-level human warrior! Chapter 1479 - Chapter 1479 Chapter 1481 The Land of Heritage Chapter 1479: Chapter 1481: The Land of Heritage Chapter 1479: Chapter 1481: The Land of Heritage Just as Song Jian obtained the Broken Sky Beast Eye, the distant ruins finally opened. Above the opened ruins, a phantom of a human wearing Daoist robes appeared, which brought a touch of joy to the face of the Morality True Lord from the Xuan Tian Sect. Then, the faint energy fluctuations emanating from the human phantom made the Morality True Lords smile even brighter. A god-level powerhouse, the relics left behind by a god-level powerhouse of the Human Race, hahaha! The Morality True Lord couldnt help but burst into laughter. However, the expressions on the faces of the other two demi-god level powerhouses turned ugly in an instant. The relics of a god-level powerhouse were enough to elevate a demi-god level powerhouse into the ranks of god-level powerhouses. If the Morality True Lord truly obtained these ruins, then perhaps he would emerge from the ruins as a god-level powerhouse himself. The Giant Dragon and the Lord of Thunder felt a tinge of regret for the agreement they had made earlier. The Morality True Lord glanced at the other two demi-god level powerhouses, stepped forward with a smile, and walked towards the doorway in front of the beam of light. In an instant, his figure disappeared inside the beam of light. However, a moment later, the Morality True Lords figure reappeared, his face full of astonishment. The Giant Golden Monkey smirked and leaned towards the Morality True Lord, carrying his iron rod. Hehe, Xiao Jingshan, isnt this a relic left by the Human Race? How come you cant enter? taunted the Giant Golden Monkey with a look of ridicule on his face. The phantom hanging in mid-air indeed resembled a member of the Human Race in Daoist robes, but there were other species similar in appearance to humans. The Giant Golden Monkey thought that if he shed his golden fur, he actually wouldnt look much different from humans. Hmph, dont be deluded, both of you. This is indeed a relic left by a powerhouse of the Human Race, and you cant enter. If you dont believe it, feel free to try! Xiao Jingshan said with an unsightly expression. The relics left by a god-level powerhouse were not something one or two demi-god level powerhouses could forcibly break through. It would take at least a dozen demi-god powerhouses to break through, and thats without anyone causing trouble. This was why the Giant Golden Monkey and the Lord of Thunder had agreed to Xiao Jingshans proposal earlier. If Xiao Jingshan really caused trouble on the side, it wouldnt take much effort to prevent the two from entering the ruins. Upon hearing Xiao Jingshan say this, the Giant Golden Monkeys eyes lit up, and he quickly said, Xiao Daoshi, those are your words. Ill give it a try. If I get in, you better not regret it! Xiao Jingshan sneered and did not reply, but he stepped aside, signaling that the Giant Golden Monkey could try entering. This gesture piqued the interest of even the Lord of Thunder. After all, these were the relics of a god-level powerhouse. If they could really enter, it would undoubtedly propel them to new heights. The Giant Golden Monkey couldnt wait and rushed forward. In its view, even if the relics were truly left by a human powerhouse, the worst outcome would be failing to enter and being expelled, with no real loss to itself. But just as the Giant Golden Monkey stepped into the portal, suddenly, the void stirred, and streaks of purple thunder snakes moved incessantly through the clouds. An angry and majestic voice resonated between heaven and earth, Ignorant Demon Clan, daring to covet the inheritance site of the Human Race, shalt be punished! Shalt be punished! Boom boom boom~ The sky was filled with Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, dancing like Giant Dragons, with the constant roar never ceasing. Lord of Thunders complexion changed drastically, and in an instant, he had fled over a thousand meters away. In the blink of an eye, the golden-furred monkey seemed to have been thrown out of a portal, with a pale face and a trickle of fresh blood seeping from the corner of its mouth. The moment it emerged, the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder above its head, just like a thunder tribulation, fell toward it one after another. How could this The golden-furred monkey raised its head to watch the sky full of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder dance, revealing a look of terror on its face. Boom! Purple Heaven Divine Thunders rained down from the sky, blasting towards the golden-furred monkey. The monkey let out a strange cry, and in an instant, dozens of identical figures appeared, scattering in all directions. Facing the thunder similar to heavenly tribulation, the golden-furred monkey had no courage to fight back or resist; it could only flee for its life. In an instant, dozens of figures appeared, which were its ultimate lifesaving skills. Each figure could be considered the true body of the golden-furred monkey, and as long as one survived, the monkey would not die completely. Boom, boom, boom~ Dozens of divine thunders struck at the numerous golden-furred monkeys. These clones couldnt withstand the bombardment of the divine lightning at all, and with one strike, they shattered immediately. Even bodies of Demi-God Level couldnt defend against these Purple Heaven Divine Thunders, each strike as powerful as a full-force blow from a god-level powerhouse! The myriad thunderous figures turned the area within several hundred feet into a world of thunder, with even Lord of Thunder daring not to come close. Although he was already a thousand meters away, upon seeing the sky full of purple thunderous plasma, like mad dragons thrashing wildly, he couldnt help but retreat several hundred meters more. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Purple Heaven Divine Thunder bombarded for as long as it takes to drink a cup of tea, before gradually subsiding, as if the breath of the golden-furred monkey was lost, and the thick clouds above began to slowly disperse. With a cold snort, the figure of the Taoist Man, standing between heaven and earth, displayed a proud expression, scanning around with his gaze. This is the legacy site of the Human Race, other clans are not allowed to approach; otherwise, death without mercy! His face, proud when uttering the words death without mercy, almost solidified with killing intent, suggesting that this legacys guardian might also be a God Slayer. Lord of Thunder was the first to flee far away, not daring to come half a step closer, and even Taoist Xiao Jingshan wore a solemn expression, giving a slight bow to the apparition in the sky. After another cup-of-teas time, the aura of the apparition in the sky gradually dissipated, and the sharp look in its eyes also began to fade into confusion. At this moment, Taoist Xiao Jingshan wore a wry smile, shook his head helplessly, and said softly, I didnt expect it to be a site of inheritance, thinking it might be possible to inherit the legacy of a god-level powerhouse Having said that, Taoist Xiao Jingshan took out a jade talisman from his bosom, left a message within it, and then casually tossed it into the air. In an instant, the jade talisman transformed into a small white bird, flapping its wings and soaring into the sky like an arrow. Just then, Xiao Jingshan seemed to sense something, suddenly turning his head to look, and saw several young people hiding in the distance, peering in this direction. Xiao Jingshan couldnt help but laugh, waving to them and saying, You few little fellows are in luck. The legacy site of the Human Race is open to all human descendants, but it is restricted to those below the Legendary Realm! Do you want to enter? If anyone can truly receive the inheritance of this predecessor, the future is boundless, and I might even take them as an inner disciple of Xuan Tian Sect! Xiao Jingshan said with a smile to Guo Xiao and the others, This is an opportunity for you as well as for the Human Race. It will not be long before this place gathers many outstanding individuals of the Human Race. Youre fortunate to be nearby and can be the first to enter, one step ahead of others. Chapter 1480 - Chapter 1480 Chapter 1482 Entry Chapter 1480: Chapter 1482: Entry Chapter 1480: Chapter 1482: Entry After obtaining the Broken Sky Beast Eye, Song Jian waited a bit longer until the enclosed space barriers around him slowly began to dissolve. At the moment the space barriers dissolved, the Void Mantis gave Song Jian a deep look before swiftly disappearing into the shadows with the corpses of two Legendary Realm powerhouses. The most precious part of the One-Eyed Demon Kings body was its single eye. Although it could not compare to the Broken Sky Beast Eye, it was the concentration of its essence. The main reason it couldnt compare was that the bloodline rank of the One-Eyed Demon King was far inferior to that of the Broken Sky Beast. Unfortunately, the sole eye of the One-Eyed Demon King had been shattered by Song Jians attack, causing the Void Mantiss loot to be reduced by a great deal. As for the Mist Demon, most of its essence had been preserved, with that small clump of black fog and the shattered core obtained by the Void Mantis both being extremely precious materials, invaluable. With these, the Void Mantis, though gravely injured, could recover to its peak condition in a very short time. As Song Jian looked at the Broken Sky Beast Eye in his hand, a bitter smile appeared on his face. If not for the systems built-in appraisal, this pearl might have actually fooled everyone. Seeing Song Jian standing there in a daze with the eye in hand, Guo Xiao and a few others slowly surrounded him, their gazes all landing on the Broken Sky Beast Eye. Senior Brother Song is truly amazing, to actually have snatched this Broken Sky Beast Eye from the hands of several Legendary Realm powerhouses! Guo Xiao was the first to clasp his hands in respect, his face full of admiring envy. Song Jian glanced at him and didnt detect any malice. It should be noted that earlier, Guo Xiao had shown a resolute desire for the eye. Heh, its just a fake! said Song Jian with a shake of his head and a sigh. Fake, fake? How is that possible! Guo Xiao was taken aback, blurting out involuntarily, and after speaking, an embarrassed expression appeared on his face. Without another word, Song Jian tossed the eye he held into Guo Xiaos hands, who instinctively caught it. After realizing it was the Broken Sky Beast Eye, he couldnt help but shiver. This was worth one hundred thousand merits, and Song Jian had tossed it so easily into his own hands? Did he trust him that much? However, Guo Xiao quickly recalled the fake mentioned by the other party and hastily looked at the eye. In Guo Xiaos eyes, a dark red light flashed, momentarily disappearing, and a moment later, a look of weakness surfaced on his face. To think it really is a fake, what a pity, such a pity Guo Xiaos face bore a deeply disappointed expression as he casually passed the eye to Chen Yang beside him. Chen Yang scratched his head, lacking any skills for appraisal. He turned the eye over in his hands and, judging by its aura, found nothing amiss. Yet, since both Guo Xiao and Song Jian had said it was a fake, he dared not make a claim and casually handed it to Zhao Hai. Zhao Hai weighed it in his hand and chuckled, Just for this fake, four Legendary Realm powerhouses died; its really There might be more than just four. That dumb ox seemed to have gone through a fight before he got his hands on it! Xin Ling picked up the eye to examine it. As a fellow player with the systems own appraisal ability, she managed a look and chuckled, This is well-crafted indeed, just a layer of bloodline power condensed on the surface. Within three days, this bloodline power will dissipate, and then everyone will be able to see its a hollow shell. Still, to be worth one thousand five hundred merits isnt bad We wont split this one. Senior Brother Song still has debts unpaid, and we didnt contribute effort Guo Xiao waved his hand and said with a smile. If it really were a Broken Sky Beast Eye worth one hundred thousand merits, Guo Xiaos heart might have been a bit reluctant to let it go, but for a fake with, at most, some research value and worth a few hundred to a thousand merits, he did not consider that amount of money worth worrying over. But in Chen Yangs and Zhao Hais eyes, 1,500 merit points were already considered good. For context, they had previously besieged a Legend Realm early-stage expert, only to exchange for slightly over a thousand merit points, equivalent to each person getting just a few hundred merit points. Well talk about it when the time comes, Song Jian shook his head, putting away the eyeball. Merit points werent of much use to him; he came here to level up quickly, to ascend to level 120 as soon as possible and become a Legend Realm expert. Right, I still need to exchange for the Sword Immortal set Song Jian thought to himself, I wonder if the Sword Immortal set I exchange for here will still be found in the game world once I leave the instance with the exact same pieces Just then, laughter from Daoist Virtue echoed from the distance, instantly revitalizing the spirits of the group! Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Human Races heritage site? Shall we go take a look? Guo Xiao immediately suggested. The group exchanged wary glances, gritted their teeth, and nodded in agreement. The timid starve to death, the brave are filled to burstingCits not as though one truly dies here; only the spirit suffers damage, and with a months rest one can recover. If they didnt dare to take the plunge now, they might as well cultivate honestly within their sect and abandon any ambitions of growing stronger quickly. After all, this was a site of Demi-God Level battles. They approached carefully, and after stopping a few hundred meters away, the sky filled with purple thunderbolts continuously bombarding the identical golden-furred monkeys left Guo Xiao and the others staring agape. Is this, is this the triggering of some prohibition, bringing down such a terrifying heavenly tribulation? Guo Xiao marvelled. His Solar Flare Sword Technique was mere trash compared to the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder. Song Jian truly realized for the first time what God-Level attacks were like. In the face of such assaults, there was simply nowhere to hide. This was no longer a matter of spiritual locking, but soul locking. Legend Realm and above experts, with their powerful souls, wouldnt die unless their souls did, even if their bodies were destroyed. But the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder before Song Jian made him tremble deep within his soul. After a full teacups time, the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder continued its bombardment for as long as it takes to drink a cup of tea before it slowly dissipated. The surrounding hundreds of meters were thoroughly plowed by the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, with pale purple crystals visible everywhere. Some time later, just as the group was feeling nervous and ready to leave, they suddenly heard the distant Demi-God Level Human Race expert speak up. What, we can enter the ruins, and its even the heritage site of a God-Level expert? Guo Xiao and the others revealed expressions of surprise and excitement. This was like a pie falling from the sky, landing right on their heads. As long as they are below the Legend Realm, any member of the Human Race can enter? A thoughtful look appeared on Song Jians face, It seems that this God-Level Human Race expert really does want to find an heir. Moreover, this is a heritage site, not just ruins. Its possible that this powerful being might still be alive Song Jian speculated in his heart. After all, a God-Level expert had already transcended the erosion of the river of time, his lifespan measured in tens of thousands of years. Just as the group was excitedly preparing to enter the heritage site, Song Jians pace suddenly slowed, and he looked towards a corner, a strange light flickering in his eyes. Chapter 1481 - Chapter 1481 Chapter 1483 Capturing Battle Pets Chapter 1481: Chapter 1483: Capturing Battle Pets Chapter 1481: Chapter 1483: Capturing Battle Pets How is it not dead? Song Jian was surprised in his heart and couldnt help but glance again at that corner. In the shadow of a crystallized rock that had already solidified, a cricket the size of a fingernail cap was languidly lying there, hiding in the shadows. Although the purple thunder tribulation had ended, the temperature within a few hundred meters around the area had already soared to over a hundred degrees, let alone a seemingly ordinary cricket, even an ordinary person would be steamed alive here. Song Jians eyes contained the Dragon Gods Power, and any disguise below the divine level would be visible to him. He had just glanced casually and didnt care, but when he thought about the environment here, his heart suddenly tightened, and he couldnt resist investigating, only to indeed discover something abnormal. This cricket with its two feelers drooping down, looking listless and close to death, turned out to be the same golden-furred monkey that had transformed earlier. It must be noted that when the purple lightning had struck it, it was locked onto its soul. Not to mention transforming or splitting, even if it really could escape tens of thousands of miles in an instant, the purple lightning would continue to chase and slash at it until it shattered its soul. Now that the golden-furred monkey had just transformed into a cricket and escaped the purple lightning, it was obvious, its transformation technique was different from others, as it could alter the characteristics of the soul after transforming. Song Jians steps hesitated slightly, the others eager to enter the heritage site, and one after another, their figures vanished into the portal. Brother, whats wrong? Xin Ling noticed something and turned her head to ask with some confusion. Its nothing, you go ahead, Ill be right there! Song Jian waved his hand and said. Watching Xin Ling step into the light gate of the heritage site and disappear, Song Jian thought to himself, I wonder if the game systems pet capture works here! The Starry Sky Battlefield secret realm was just a slice of historical space-time, and any items here were actually just images, which couldnt be taken out of the secret realm. Song Jian, looking at the cricket that had transformed from the golden-furred monkey, indicated that he wanted to capture it, took out a gold-quality pet capture scroll, and threw it over the cricket. It wasnt until Song Jian tore the scroll that he realized he was in the secret realm, where bringing anything, not even a blade of grass, much less a cricket transformed by a demi-god level powerhouse, was impossible. However, after the golden scroll was thrown out, it should have turned into a large golden net to envelop the target pet inside, but now, the torn golden scroll just quietly floated in mid-air, showing no sign of falling. A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face, wasting a gold-quality pet capture scroll for nothing. Just then, the Time Imprint on Song Jians chest suddenly burst into dazzling light, and a burning sensation spread from the imprint, scorching his skin. To his shock, Song Jian found his Vitality Points, Spirit Points, and Sword Qi Value dropping at an alarming rate, as if something was siphoning them away. Then, in front of Song Jian, a Time Imprint symbol, that lying 8, instantly fused into the pet capture scroll floating in mid-air. Squeak~! The cricket seemed to sense something and issued a sharp scream, desperately trying to escape. But now, it was no longer the demi-god-level powerhouse it was before but merely a bug that was slightly stronger than an ordinary creature. At most, it had first-tier combat power. Faced with a gold-quality battle pet capture scroll, it had no ability to resist and was instantly enveloped by the golden net, unable to flee. At this moment, Song Jian also received several strange system prompts. System: You used a gold-quality battle pet capture scroll to capture *&*, the scroll cannot locate, cannot locate, cannot locate, the targets combat power is below first-tier, capture success rate is 100%, capturing, capturing, capturing success Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You already own two battle pets. To continue capturing, you need to open a new Pet Space. Opening a new Pet Space requires the consumption of your own attribute points. The first time opening is a reduction of 5 points in each attribute. Do you wish to continue capturing? A reduction of five points in all attributes equates to nearly thirty attribute points, which is a significant cost for players who are not of a summoning profession to pay if they wish to capture more battle pets. The first time is a five-point deduction from all attributes, and if one continues, it could be ten points or twenty points off all attributes. No player would dare to continue such a consumption, especially since passing a B-level combat power assessment only rewards a little over thirty free attribute points at most! Although Song Jian only had third-tier combat power, his attribute points were quite high. Without counting equipment bonuses, his bare attribute average had already surpassed one hundred and eighty points, with some individual attributes even exceeding two hundred and fifty points, close to three hundred. Therefore, a five-point loss from each attribute didnt amount to much for him at the moment. Song Jian only pondered for a moment before he chose to agree. He then stuffed several bottles of pills for replenishing Vitality Points, Spirit Points, and Sword Qi Value into his mouth all at once. By now, his Vitality Points, Spirit Points, and Sword Qi Value had nearly reached rock bottom, and the entire energy bar began to emit a faint red glow. If he didnt replenish quickly, he could suffer permanent damage. After Song Jian chose Continue Capturing, the golden net that wrapped around the cricket turned into a streak of gold light and entered his body. In the Pet Space, which originally only had two pages, a third page suddenly appeared. A black cricket with faint golden spots surfaced in the third page of the Pet Space, along with an introduction to the crickets attributes. At the very moment Song Jian succeeded in the capture, the entire secret realm seemed to have come to a standstill, as if the games calculations had suddenly intensified, causing the whole game to experience a lag. Far away, Daode Zhenjun Xiao Jingshan floated expressionlessly in the void. The white steam rising up around him from the heat also froze in space, and the crystallized rocks reflecting dazzling light appeared to pause for a second as well. This pause lasted a full three seconds, and it was only when Song Jian realized something that everything resumed once more. Young friend, why do you hesitate to move forward? Such an opportunity is rare in a thousand years for you; do not miss this chance! Xiao Jingshan looked at Song Jian, who stood in front of the Light Pillar Portal, and asked somewhat puzzledly. It seems he didnt witness the scene where I captured the battle pet just now, Song Jian thought to himself. He quickly bowed toward Xiao Jingshan and said, Thank you for the reminder, senior. This junior will go in and explore. Should there really be an opportunity, I will come back to thank you later! Chapter 1482 - Chapter 1482 Chapter 1484 Reward Chapter 1482: Chapter 1484: Reward Chapter 1482: Chapter 1484: Reward Xiao Jingshan didnt pay much attention to juniors like Song Jian; he simply nodded his head slightly towards him before shifting his gaze elsewhere. His eyes looked into the distance, towards the location of the Xuan Tian Sect. At this time, the Xuan Tian Sect commanded a leadership status on the Starry Sky Battlefield, welcoming numerous prodigies of the Human Race into the starry domain. Among them, quite a few who were valued by the Xuan Tian Sect were taken in as disciples. Xiao Jingshan stood by quietly waiting here, also temporarily acting as the protector of these Human Race prodigies, preventing other races powerful warriors from attacking and slaughtering them. Song Jian had great respect for a senior like Xiao Jingshan. It was well-known that if it were an elder from another sect, they would probably block these individuals from entering, allowing only the youths of their own sect to seek out opportunities. And yet, Xiao Jingshan had let them enter without hesitation. His magnanimity and spirit were incomparable, which was also one of the reasons why the Xuan Tian Sect could become a leading sect in the Starry Sky Battlefield. Song Jian glanced at the Pet Space, smiled faintly, and stepped towards the Light Pillar Portal, vanishing in an instant. Upon entering the space of inheritance, darkness surrounded him with only the faint glow of a fire visible. It seemed he was in a hall of a palace, with thick stone columns all around him. Each column was carved with countless reliefs, all illustrating scenes of battle, with the same person being the protagonist on different columns. The entities being hunted varied on each column, but what was consistent was their horrifying and fierce appearances. Song Jian was somewhat speechless; the master of this inheritance space seemed to be somewhat narcissistic, but there was no doubt his strength was absolutely formidable! Looking up, there was nothing but darkness above, with only specks of light twinkling like stars in the night sky. The tops of the stone columns were all obscured by the darkness, indistinct. Xin Ling entered before me, how come shes not here? Song Jian frowned slightly, thinking to himself. Just at that moment, the lamps on the surrounding stone columns and walls suddenly blazed brilliantly, illuminating the entire hall! A phantom, identical to the protagonist in the murals on the stone columns, appeared before Song Jian. It could be seen that this phantom wore a purple-gold crown, clad in a purple python-patterned Daoist robe, and stepped on Seven-Star Daoist boots. He had handsome features, appeared to be in his thirties, but the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and a pair of eyes filled with a sense of vicissitudes, gave off the impression of a venerable elder. You are the fifth person to enter the place of inheritance, and it seems you are the strongest of them all The phantom stared at Song Jian and said emotionlessly, Those who enter ahead of time are fated to me and will receive a gift. You may choose one of the following options as a reward for your early entry! After speaking, a semi-transparent system screen appeared in front of Song Jian, displaying several options: System: Please choose one and only one of the following options as your reward for early entry: Option One: Receive five thousand merits; Option Two: Receive a golden skill point; Option Three: Level up by one; Option Four: Upgrade any single skill by one level (Note: Excludes Aura Skills, Innate Skills, Domain Skills, and Law Skills); Option Five: Receive five free attribute points; Option Six: Increase maximum Vitality Points by 10%; Option Seven: Increase maximum Mental Strength by 10%; Option Eight: Comprehend a vocational skill of gold rank or higher; There were a total of eight options, each filled with temptation for Song Jian. Five thousand merits might sound insignificant, but considering Guo Xiao and others had gathered just over a thousand merits after fighting a legendary realm powerhouse, it highlighted the allure. Split evenly each would get only three to four hundred merits; thus, achieving five thousand merits would require slaying three to four legendary realm fighters, and that too intact ones. The One-Eyed Demon King, for example, with an eye destroyed, the remains would probably fetch at most seven to eight hundred merits, far from a thousand. This made it clear just how tempting these five thousand merits were for someone below the Legendary Realm. A Golden Skill Point was not even worth mentioning, for only a Golden Skill Point could raise the level of a talent skill. Song Jians Immortal Body had reached full proficiency a long time ago, but couldnt be upgraded due to the lack of a Golden Skill Point! Advancing one level might seem of little value, but for a player who already surpassed level one hundred, it takes at least a few months of monster hunting to accumulate the combat experience for just one level, something many players simply cannot persist with. Five free attribute points, equivalent to five Attribute Fruits, are also rewards worth over ten million Doomsday Coins. While leveling up any skill by one rank cant be applied to Aura Skills, Talent Skills, Domain Skills, or Law Skills, Song Jians Thousand Swords Art could be elevated to an extremely high level. To upgrade it further, he either needed to continue slaying Legendary Realm powerhouses, utilizing the Sword Qi Stone Tower to soul snatch, or collect the consumable techniques relied upon by legends, each of which, for Song Jian, was no easy feat. Moreover, Song Jian possessed legendary skills such as the Chaos Sword Canon and the Sword Array Atlas, and for each, an upgrade of one level represented a massive enhancement to his strength. As for the increase in upper limit of Vitality Points and Spirit Points, they were life-saving attributes for Song Jian, always welcomed no matter how many he had; The last reward, a Gold-tier skill for his own profession, might seem insignificant at a glance. However, keep in mind that Song Jian was a Sword Master who had only two or three professional skills: Thousand Swords Art, Sword Qi Formation, and Sword Flight Art. Skills like Sword Shadow Clone and Azure Dragon Sword Body were not innate to Sword Masters, so acquiring another professional skill would be a very attractive prospect for Song Jian. Faced with numerous rewards, yet allowed to select only one, Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Senior, do those who enter the first few places all get the same rewards? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. The earlier the entry, the more fated you are with me. The first place may pick three out of fifteen rewards, second to fourth places may choose two out of twelve, fifth to eighth can select one from eight options, while ninth to one hundredth will only receive one random reward! the phantom explained indifferently. Song Jian was momentarily taken aback, but a faint smile then appeared on his face. These rewards were indeed tempting, but having more choices wouldnt result in a qualitative change in his power. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I accept my fate with whats given and whats taken, Song Jian said lightly, tapping gently on the semi-transparent screen to pick the option to raise any skill by one level; Subsequently, all the skills in his skill bar appeared in front of him; Immortal Body (Talent Skill), level 2, greyed out and unupgradeable; Holy Sword (Talent Skill), level 3, greyed out and unupgradeable; Endless Hunt (Aura Skill), level 1, greyed out and unupgradeable; Among some skills that couldnt be raised were many that hadnt reached max level and could be upgraded. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art (Mutated Skill), level 18, upgradable; Sword Array Atlas (Legendary Skill), level 3, upgradable; Chaos Sword Canon (Legendary Skill), level 1, upgradable; Five Elements Escape Skill of Wood, level 6, upgradable; Song Jian glanced over and excluded all the non-upgradable skills, then gently tapped on the Chaos Sword Canon. In an instant, a scorching breath rolled and surged within Song Jians dantian like an eruption of magma, flowing towards his limbs and bones at an incredibly fast speed. His body surface manifested streaks of dark red lines, like a blood and nerve distribution map, spreading throughout his entire body. Chapter 1483 - Chapter 1483 Chapter 1485 Assessment Chapter 1483: Chapter 1485 Assessment Chapter 1483: Chapter 1485 Assessment The Chaos Sword Canon originally could only be cultivated upon reaching the Legendary Realm. Song Jian was able to grasp a trace of its true essence and nurture a wisp of Chaos Sword Qi, relying on his high attributes that were comparable to a Legendary Realm powerhouse, in addition to his comprehension of the Time Domain. Ordinary early Legendary Realm powerhouses were no match for him. Now, by taking advantage of the benefits of entering the ruins first, Song Jian upgraded the Chaos Sword Canon to level 2. In an instant, the Chaos Sword Qi in his body doubled and began to circulate within him according to the methods described in the Chaos Sword Canon. Immediately, an intense pain that felt like being torn apart spread throughout Song Jians body. It was as if a sharp blade was endlessly scraping inside his meridians, giving him the sense of being brutally executed. Damn it, why does it hurt so much! Song Jian watched as the blood vessels in his arms shone with a dark red glow, looking as if lava was flowing within his body. Song Jian lasted less than three minutes before his vision went dark, and he collapsed to the ground. In his unconscious state, dark blood oozed from every pore of his body. In a short while, this blood, due to the high temperature, lost all its moisture and turned into a layer of thin scabs on the surface of Song Jians body. As time slowly passed, Song Jian finally regained consciousness after an unknown duration. He gradually became aware. At that moment, he felt as if he was enveloped in a shell, and even breathing was somewhat difficult. Whats happened to me? Song Jians consciousness was still a bit hazy, and memories kept surfacing in his mind. Finally, he remembered where he was and why he had fainted. Upon opening the skill tab, as expected, the level of the Chaos Sword Canon had advanced to 2, and the Sky-opening C Annihilation technique he had previously comprehended had vanished, replaced by another sword move. Red Dust Tribulation? With a thought, the Chaos Sword Qi surged within Song Jian, and his figure instantly became ethereal and indefinite as if disappearing on the spot, leaving only a faint afterimage. In an instant, Song Jians presence became disordered, as elusive as catkins in the wind. Swish, swish, swish~ Within a radius of several tens of meters, sword glows flashed unpredictably, each strike dealing immense damage, while Song Jians figure had completely vanished amidst these sword glows. Moments later, Song Jians figure reappeared a dozen or so meters away; it was as if someone had pushed him from behind. Staggering forward a few steps, Song Jian managed to regain his stance. At this moment, Song Jians complexion was ashen, and his right hand, which was holding the Sky-breaking Sword, seemed to have lost all its strength, shaking uncontrollably. The Sky-breaking Sword was like a crutch supporting his body. Its really powerful! Excitement flickered in Song Jians eyes. The Red Dust Tribulation move was exquisite and tremendously powerful. Compared to it, the Sky-opening C Annihilation technique he had previously grasped was like a brute swinging a mace in a frenzyCwithout any finesse and solely relying on the formidable power of the Chaos Sword Qi to sustain the move. Now, the Red Dust Tribulation was hundreds, even thousands of times more intricate than the technique Song Jian had grasped before. If it wasnt for the upgrade that granted him the move automatically, he might have never been able to comprehend such an exquisite sword move in his entire life! With the level upgrade of the Chaos Sword Canon, in addition to mastering a true move from the Chaos Sword Canon, all of Song Jians attributes received an enhancement, each increasing by eight to fifteen points, with this alone adding nearly fifty attribute points. Additionally, whether it was Sword Qi Value or Mental Strength, the upper limits on Vitality Points also improved. However, as the Chaos Sword Canon was still at the beginner level, the increase was not significant. Once Song Jian fully comprehended the Chaos Sword Canon, he would reap even greater benefits. The entry benefit is both an opportunity and a danger! A shadowy figure suddenly appeared before Song Jian, and it was the Taoist Man from before. He looked at Song Jian with an expressionless face and said, Your choice has led you into crisis, and you were close to a physical breakdown. With your current physical condition, improving such a legendary skill is still somewhat forced! Song Jian gave a slight smile and said nothing. In his view, some risks were necessary, and he was very confident that he could endure them. My physical condition can fully match the early-stage powerhouses of the Legendary Realm, plus I have mastered the Time Law, allowing me to wield the power of the ages. You could say that, aside from my level, I am completely on par with an early-stage Legendary Realm powerhouse Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jian had personally experienced the dangers of Sword Qi long before, so he was quite certain that he could withstand the backlash from upgrading the Chaos Sword Canon across the levels. The result also confirmed what Song Jian had thought. Although he suffered unexpected pain, the final outcome was still relatively consistent with his expectations. Elder, can the trial begin now? Song Jian asked, bowing to the shadowy figure. The trial began the moment the benefit was conferred! The shadowy figure said expressionlessly, Next, you will witness what true war is. Only by surviving in war will you be qualified to inherit everything from me, to inherit my past glory! True war? Song Jian frowned, about to ask more questions when everything around him started to gradually change. Originally, he was in a palace hall, surrounded by columns, with neatly arranged stone slabs underfoot, but now, from some unknown place, countless sands had begun to blow in, quickly covering the floor. The columns around him twisted and vanished out of thin air; the walls began to infinitely expand in all directions, even the dark stars overhead grew brighter and brighter. Eventually, the light from the stars joined together, and the surroundings became completely illuminated. Have I been transferred? In a few seconds, the environment around Song Jian had turned into a boundless desert. The Breaking Illusion Divine Eye slowly opened between his brows, and as he looked around, he realized that everything was real, not an illusion! How is it possible? If it were a transfer, wouldnt I feel anything? Could it be that the space I am in is similar to the Shattered Divine Realm, where the environment can change at the will of its master? Song Jian wondered inwardly. As the master of the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian only needed to expend some Mental Strength and divinity to change the environment to his liking. The events unfolding before him immediately reminded him of the Shattered Divine Realm. Stop your wild guessing. You are still within the inheritance ground! the Taoist Man shadow reappeared, looking at Song Jian with a faint smile on his face. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The previous place was too narrow for you, completely unsuitable for displaying your strength. This place is vast and boundless, perfect for you! the Taoist Man shadow said with a smile. Suddenly, Song Jian had a bad feeling, and the content carved on the columns inside the hall came to mind. He asked instinctively, The content of this assessment wouldnt happen to involve facing an endless tide of monsters, would it? Chapter 1484 - Chapter 1484 Chapter 1486 Skill Upgrade Chapter 1484: Chapter 1486: Skill Upgrade Chapter 1484: Chapter 1486: Skill Upgrade The trial, the real war, the glory of bygone days, and the scenes engraved on the surface of the stone pillars in the hall immediately gave Song Jian an ominous feeling! Hahaha, endless and unbounded might be a bit of an exaggeration, chuckled the Taoist mans phantom. Its merely a perfect restoration of the scenes from my past hunts. As long as you can get through three scenes, youll be considered to have passed the assessment, and there will be a basic reward waiting for you! he laughed heartily. But if you want to truly inherit all that I have, then continue to challenge. The more scenes you challenge, the more likely you are to inherit my mantle. Ultimately, the person who challenges the most scenes will become my chosen disciple and receive my true legacy! No sooner had the sound of his voice faded than the desert began to stir, and innumerable beetles with golden glowing shells suddenly burrowed out of the sand and lunged at Song Jian. Up in the sky, the phantom of the Taoist man appeared, looking at the army of golden-shelled beetles like a tidal wave, a look of surprise on his face. The Golden Beetle Clan, a member of the Space Devouring Beast Clan, not only possesses extremely strong defensive capabilities but also formidable attacks. Even the toughest shells can be torn apart by these golden beetles! The smiling visage of the Taoist mans phantom began to explain the characteristics of the Golden Beetle Clan to Song Jian. The Golden Beetles, part of the Space Devouring Beast Clan, are notable for their impressive attack and defense. More importantly, once the Golden Beetles engage in combat, they fight fearlessly to the death, disregarding any harm to themselves. Additionally, the Golden Beetles least experience suppression by level or rank, retaining most of their combat power even when facing beings of a higher grade than themselves. Higher-grade creatures generally have an overwhelming advantage over lower-grade ones, but this advantage is nonexistent in the face of the Golden Beetles. The countless Golden Beetles, like a tidal wave, surged towards Song Jian, instantly reminding him of a familiar scene. Upon close recollection, Song Jian realized that this very scene unfolding before him was exactly what was depicted on the surface of one of the stone pillars in the great hall. In the vast desert sands, numerous corpses of Golden Beetles littered the landscape, with the protagonist fighting against beetles as large as three-story buildings and ultimately killing them one by one! Golden Beetles the size of buildings At this thought, Song Jians muscles tensed, and he grasped the situation: each of these fist-sized Golden Beetles was about as strong as he was, at tier three combat power! What kind of strength would a building-sized Golden Beetle possess? Legendary Level, or Demi-God Level? Hahaha, I wont make you relive my previous experiences! The Taoist mans phantom seemed to have guessed what Song Jian was thinking, and he said with a smile while staring at him, As long as you can withstand this level of attack intensity for the time it takes to brew a pot of tea, youll have passed this scenes assessment! Tens of thousands of Golden Beetles, even if each one only possesses the peak of tier-three combat power, are beings that even a Legendary Realm powerhouse would not face head-on, choosing instead to retreat. Moreover, in the current desert environment, with no advantageous terrain to rely on, withstanding a bombardment from the Golden Beetles for the time it takes to brew a pot of tea is no easy feat. Can I use combat pets? Song Jian called out loudly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course! the Taoist mans phantom nodded and answered, Thats also part of your strength, so you can certainly use them. However, for every additional combat pet you employ, the resistance time doubles! That is to say, if you summon one combat pet, then the defending time extends to the duration of two pots of tea. For two combat pets, it will be three pots of tea, and so on Hearing the Taoist mans permission, Song Jian didnt hesitate to summon Gulu, the golden giant. This being a desert, it could be said to be Gulus home ground, making it more than suitable to deal with the swarm of Golden Beetles. Just as Song Jian summoned Gulu, the golden giant, the nearest Golden Beetles had already closed to within ten meters of him. Each of these beetles was the size of a fist, their bodies covered with a layer of hard shell, equipped with six pairs of jointed legs, and twin pincers at the front. Each leg was furnished with fine and sharp barbs, and their mandibles, protruding constantly writhing outside their mouths, were capable of gnawing and devouring any creature they encountered. Such mandibles could tear off a large chunk of flesh upon contact, and Song Jian had no intention of experiencing what it was like to be bitten by the Golden Beetles. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Song Jians thoughts stirred, and with a sweep of the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand toward the front, countless Spirit Swords materialized, forming a giant red fire lotus before him! The Red Lotus Sword Array slowly rotated, and a strong suction emanated from the formation, drawing all of the Golden Beetles in the vicinity into it. In an instant, the Red Lotus Sword Array resembled a tornado, sucking in a massive number of Golden Beetles. Meanwhile, the golden giant Gulu let out a roar the moment it was summoned, slamming its hands onto the desert! Immediately, the surface of the desert surged with wave-like ripples that spread in all directions. Although the ripples did not kill the Golden Beetles instantly, they reduced their speed by at least 30%. The Golden Beetles, with their limited mobility, could not avoid the strong suction of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and every single one that encountered it was swept into the formation, leaving none behind. In just a moments effort, thousands of Golden Beetles were wiped out, and squeaks of shrill agony echoed from within the formation, while clouds of black ash drifted out and danced in the air, quickly laying down a thin layer of ash across the desert. The death of these thousands of Golden Beetles seemed to have no effect on those remaining; they still rushed towards Song Jian fearlessly. The previous gaps were quickly filled by the Beetles from behind, and looking around, there were dense swarms of Golden Beetles for at least several hundred meters, and Song Jian even spotted Beetles the size of cars appearing in the distance. Song Jians face was expressionless as he controlled the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation to continue reaping the lives of the Golden Beetles, knowing that if he could last the time it takes for two cups of tea to brew, he would have passed the test. Two cups of tea, which was about half an hour or so. With his current strength, killing an entire tribe of Golden Beetles was clearly an impossible task. The sheer number of Golden Beetles would exhaust him to death, let alone the fact that the Beetles attacks were not weak, and if they got close, even a Legendary Realm expert would have a headache! Just keep killing, I only need to hold out for half an hour, Song Jian thought to himself. Wave after wave of Golden Beetles were slain by Song Jian, and slowly, the incoming Beetles got closer and closer to him. Ten meters, nine meters, eight meters, seven meters, Song Jians expression grew increasingly grim; he realized that if this continued, he would indeed be besieged to death by these Golden Beetles. Just then, a system notification suddenly rang in his ear; System: You have hunted five thousand level-one-hundred Golden Beetles, Endless Hunt Aura skill has been upgraded to level 2! Endless Hunt (Aura), Level 2/; Aura attributes: Damage increased by 11%, Vitality Points recovery increased by 6%, Energy recovery increased by 6%, when the user pursues prey, movement speed increased by 9%; Next level up requirements: Number of monsters killed 0/6000 (Monster level cannot be lower than 100). The level 2 Aura skill had a slight increase in attributes, a small consolation, but Song Jian had not expected that the monsters killed in the secret realms legacy site would also count towards the upgrade requirements. This revelation suddenly infused the previously retreating Song Jian with the urge to grind monsters. Chapter 1485 - Chapter 1485 Chapter 1487 The Land of Heritage Chapter 1485: Chapter 1487: The Land of Heritage Chapter 1485: Chapter 1487: The Land of Heritage The gold-armored beetles might have seemed formidable, but in the face of absolute power, such as before the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, they were vulnerable and easily destroyed, with hundreds of them getting caught in the sword array; it didnt take long for them to turn to ash, without even having a chance to trigger the next stage of evolution. However, the fierce combat style of the gold-armored beetles was fully displayed at this moment. No matter how many beetles the sword formation killed, the following beetles didnt have the concept of fear at all; they kept charging towards Song Jian relentlessly as if even advancing an inch before dying was considered a victory for the gold-armored beetles. As time passed, not only did the number of gold-armored beetles not decrease but it actually increased, and they were getting increasingly close to Song Jian. By now, Song Jian could feel the scorching breath emanating from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. This was not the aura of the karmic fire, but the scorching heat formed by the souls of a large number of gold-armored beetles just before being devoured. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching the gold-armored beetles getting nearer, Song Jians once joyful expression gradually turned solemn. This fearless style of combat made Song Jian extremely vigilant in his heart. If there was no time limit, could I really stay in this situation and kill every single one of this tribes gold-armored beetles without running away? Song Jian asked himself inwardly. If he were to flee, if he were to hide in the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian felt that even if he passed this trial, the score for this level would surely be much lower. Moreover, similar siege scenarios would undoubtedly become more frequent in the subsequent stages. Was he supposed to avoid and run away each time? With this thought, Song Jian once again swung his Sky-breaking Sword, and streams of Spirit Swords emerged. He began to mobilize the chaos Sword Qi inside his body, using the Spirit Swords as materials for the sword formation, and started constructing the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal! One, two, three It was only after constructing three golden Sacred Lions that all the chaos Sword Qi inside him was depleted. Song Jian controlled the three golden Sacred Lions to strike into the beetle horde, while he himself charged towards the giant beetles, each as big as a car, in the middle of the swarm. He advanced rather than retreated, placing himself in a life-or-death situation to emerge alive. Beetles of equal combat power no longer posed a threat to him; his targets were those at the Legendary Realm. In the void, the figure of a Taoist Man watched as Song Jian charged into the beetle horde, brandishing his sword against the Legendary Realm beetles, a hint of an inadvertent smile crossing his face. On the other side, in a similar scene, Guo Xiao knelt on one knee, looking somewhat exhausted, in front of an ancient watchtower, gazing at the bodies of strange beasts scattered everywhere, a hint of a smile showing on his face. The blood-soaked Guo Xiao, leaning on his long sword, slowly stood up. He was the only Guardian of the watchtower, yet the besieging strange beasts numbered in the tens of thousands, each possessing combat power equal to his own. Despite this, Guo Xiao managed to kill thousands of strange beasts using the watchtower, becoming the ultimate victor. At this moment, Guo Xiao wished he could howl to the sky; he found that his sword moves had become smoother, and after his Sword Qi had been exhausted and had then recovered, it seemed to have become even more mellow. More importantly, the seal that had prevented him from entering the Legendary Realm seemed to have loosened somewhat, and a faint sense of Domain Power comprehension lingered in his mind. Give me a few more months, and I am sure I can comprehend Domain Power and step into the Legendary Realm! Guo Xiao thought to himself, full of confidence. Just then, a shrill cry suddenly came from a distance, and a dense mass of strange beasts appeared before him like a tidal wave. How can there still be more! Guo Xiaos face suddenly turned ugly. The time for a cup of tea was about fifteen minutes, but Guo Xiao felt that the battle he had just fought had surely lasted longer than fifteen minutes; the trial should have ended the moment he killed all the strange beasts. Looking up, he saw the Taoist Man in the void watching him expressionlessly, as if all this was normal. Guo Xiao didnt argue or shout, he simply tore a strip of cloth from under his clothes, wrapped it tightly around his sword-wielding hand and the long sword, and then tied a dead knot with his mouth and other hand! Kill! With a fierce cry, Guo Xiao unexpectedly leaped down from the city wall and charged toward the horde of magical beasts with large strides. On one side were thousands of magical beasts, each larger than two meters, and on the other, a single-handed swordsman from the Human Race charging fearlessly into their midst. At this moment, the Taoist Man standing in the void finally showed a trace of emotion on his face, looking at Guo Xiao with sigh and trembling lips, as though he wanted to say something, but it ultimately turned into a long, deep sigh. Outside the Legacy Site, more and more young people from the Human Race began to emerge. After paying their respects to Xiao Jingshan, they walked solemnly towards the Light Pillar Portal. Soon, several divine-level Human Race powerhouses escorted a few young people into the Legacy Site. After watching the young people enter, they did not leave but flew in mid-air like Xiao Jingshan, releasing their formidable aura to deter their surroundings. Xiao Jingshan, youre in luck to have discovered a Legacy Site of a Human Race powerhouse, haha, what a fortune for the Human Race! An elder with white hair and beard laughed loudly while leaning on a cane. Brother Xiao, do you know which Human Race predecessor left behind this Legacy Site? Someone asked. Judging by the fluctuations emanating from the Legacy Site, filled with the intent of slaughter, it seems that this Human Race predecessor was a God Slayer as well! Someone exclaimed. Xiao Jingshan shook his head and sighed, Since its birth, the Human Race has faced hardships, contending with the heavens and earth, and now against the Starry Sky All Races. Along the way, which one of us doesnt have blood on our hands? As long as this blood is not that of our own Human Race, its acceptable. As for the predecessor who left behind this Legacy Site, I am not sure who it is. However, I feel that this predecessor might not have fallen The words of Xiao Jingshan led several divine-level powerhouses to nod slightly. As divine-level powerhouses, how could their hands be free of the blood of other races? Yet, hearing Xiao Jingshan say the predecessor who left the Legacy Site had not fallen, they all suddenly showed a look of vigilance. How could that be? This Legacy Site gives me the feeling of being at least a thousand years old, how could it be A divine-level Human Race powerhouse exclaimed in shock. Brother Suiyu, please feel it carefully. The Legacy Site does not exude a sense of decay and desolation, but rather a vigorous vitality. Not to mention a thousand years, even if it continues for ten thousand years, there would be no problem! Xiao Jingshan said with a smile, feeling deep reverence for the predecessor who left behind the Legacy Site. It should be noted that most divine-level powerhouses have a sect, and only those without a sect, the independent cultivators, would leave their Legacy Site before their demise. It is very rare for a divine-level powerhouse to leave their Legacy Site while they are still alive, as a Legacy Site contains all the secrets of its creator, Martial Arts Secret Scrolls, and the methods of their entire cultivation journey, which, if known to others, could be detrimental to the creator! But the one who left behind this Legacy Site created it a thousand years ago. The true purpose behind it is baffling! After carefully pondering over the aura emitted by the Legacy Site, the divine-level powerhouses all had thoughtful expressions on their faces. Chapter 1486 - Chapter 1486 Chapter 1488 Unexpected Event Chapter 1486: Chapter 1488: Unexpected Event? Chapter 1486: Chapter 1488: Unexpected Event? The emergence of the inheritance site was becoming known to more and more of the Human Race, attracting plenty of human prodigies and various independent cultivators to come forth. The few god-level powerhouses standing guard didnt prevent these individuals from entering. The inheritance site could recognize whether one was of the Human Race on its own, and if a member of another race entered, they would naturally be killed by the owner of the inheritance site without the need for intervention from others. As more and more people entered the inheritance site, the guarding god-level powerhouses finally showed shock on their faces. How, how can it accommodate so many people? There, there must be eight or nine hundred people already, right? Someone finally couldnt help but exclaim. Eight hundred and ninety-seven people! Xiao Jingshan said softly. A typical inheritance site can at most accommodate three to five hundred people; this has already exceeded that several times over The several god-level powerhouses exchanged looks, understanding that the more people the inheritance site could accommodate, the more formidable the power required. From the number of people entering, they could infer that the creator of this inheritance site was far stronger than all of them combined. Do, do you think hes already taken that step, and thats why he left behind the inheritance site A god-level powerhouse seemed to realize something, his complexion changing drastically as he transmitted his thoughts. The other god-level powerhouses appeared to come to the same realization, as their eyes flickered. If it were true, the value of this inheritance site would greatly increase! Is this truly an inheritance site left by a Creation-level powerhouse? Xiao Jingshan murmured to himself, But if it is truly left by a Creation-level powerhouse, why would it appear on the Starry Sky Battlefield? Could it be that on the Starry Sky Battlefield, theres the involvement of Creation-level powerhouses in the strife? The mere thought of such a scenario made Xiao Jingshan shiver uncontrollably. God-level powerhouses were akin to deities in the eyes of many, but before a Creation-level powerhouse, they were like toddlers learning to walk, not remotely in the same league. Realizing that this might be an inheritance site left by a Creation-level powerhouse, the god-level powerhouses couldnt help but feel their hearts aflame as they gazed at the Light Pillar Portal, their eyes glinting with anticipation. Stop daydreaming, the aura emanating from the inheritance site suggests it was left by just a god-level powerhouse Xiao Jingshan glanced at the others and casually said, Even if it was left by a Creation-level powerhouse, Im afraid it would likely only reach up to the god-level realm at best! Being able to become a god-level powerhouse meant having ones own established path. If the inheritance site was left by another god-level powerhouse, it would at most have a referential effect for them, not making a significant difference. But if it was indeed left by a Creation-level powerhouse, it might contain secrets to the path from god-level to Creation-level, which was why so many people were excited. Upon hearing Xiao Jingshans words, the eyes of the other god-level powerhouses dimmed, and they sighed softly. What a pity, what a pity The white-haired elder shook his head with a sigh. Even though he was a god-level powerhouse, his age was great and his lifespan was running low. If he could truly discover the secrets to the path toward the Creation-level, he would spare no cost to obtain them! More and more Human Race youths were entering. Most of these youths were elite disciples of sects, or descendants of Demi-God Level or god-level powerhouses coming to the Starry Sky Battlefield for experience; some were even human prodigies. Though only at the third tier of Combat Power, they possessed the ability to fight across levels. Eventually, as one Human Race prodigy stepped into the Light Pillar Portal, the entire portal suddenly turned a crimson red and stopped allowing entry. The god-level powerhouses breathed a slight sigh of relief. The more people that entered, the more potent the creator of the inheritance site had to be. Seeing that the carrying limit of the inheritance site was finally reached, they felt an inexplicable sense of relief. A thousand people! Xiao Jingshan said in a low voice, The carrying capacity limit of this inheritance site is a thousand people! Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thats really impressive! someone exclaimed. Seeing that they could no longer enter, the crowd below immediately became noisy. Xiao Jingshan frowned slightly and loudly rebuked, The inheritance site has a carrying capacity limit, and now it has reached its limit. As long as there are people inside who fail the exam, they will be expelled, and then you can enter again! Why panic? The myriad races are watching you, dont bring disgrace upon the Human Race! With the appearance of an inheritance site of the Human Race on the Starry Sky Battlefield, this news naturally reached other races. Some races hostile to the Human Race even prepared to destroy this relic. It is known that every appearance of an inheritance site will inevitably lead to the emergence of an heir. As long as they do not die prematurely, they can definitely reach the strength of the original owner of the inheritance site. Now, the site was left by a Demi-God Level powerhouse, which means that soon the Human Race will gain another young Demi-God Level powerhouse, something some other races do not wish to see. But more races were curious and came to watch. Thousands of kilometers away, many different races gathered, only refraining from approaching due to the aura of the Demi-God Level powerhouse. The words of Xiao Jingshan calmed everyone down. Although they were anxious inside, they appeared calm on the surface! Heh, I wonder when the heir will appear! A Demi-God Level powerhouse chuckled and looked toward the distance. The Starry Sky Battlefield has almost gathered all the pride of the Human Race. The emergence of an heir is only a matter of time. Theres no need to worry! another Demi-God Level powerhouse said. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared at the Light Pillar Portal, as if pushed out by someone. He took a few steps backward and fell to the ground. There were no injuries on this person, but he appeared very exhausted, with a hint of terror in his eyes. Seeing that he had exited, he felt very disappointed, shook his head with a sigh, and struggled to his feet, preparing to leave. Xiao Jingshans gaze flickered, and with a wave of his hand, he levitated the man into midair. Several Demi-God Level powerhouses gathered around and began to inquire about some matters within the inheritance site. Had it been an inheritance site left by just any Demi-God Level powerhouse, other powerhouses of the same level would not be so concerned, but this particular site might have been left by a Creation-level powerhouse, attracting everyones attention. Inside the inheritance site, Xin Ling saw countless monsters rushing toward her. Her expression changed slightly as she muttered to herself, The records have never mentioned any information about the inheritance site. Could it be that because the inheritance site is but a trifling matter, not worthy of being recorded? However, the disciples who entered before never recorded this event, could this be a new unexpected incident that has emerged? Although the secret realm is a segment of history extracted from the river of time, it does not mean that the course of this history is fixed and unchangeable. Because of the intervention of the aspirants, this slice of history is actually changing every moment. Each batch of aspiring disciples will encounter some accidents that have never occurred before. These incidents will not affect the trials of the secret realm, but instead, they add a touch of novelty, keeping the successors endlessly entertained. To Xin Ling, this occurrence at the inheritance site was just another unexpected incident. However, she did not realize what the emergence of this inheritance site signified and how it would impact the disciples who had entered. Chapter 1487 - Chapter 1487 Chapter 1489 Strength Enhancement Chapter 1487: Chapter 1489: Strength Enhancement Chapter 1487: Chapter 1489: Strength Enhancement The Light Pillar Portal of the inheritance land saw a constant flow of people exiting and entering, as long as no true inheritor appeared, the inheritance land would continue to exist. As days passed, more and more prodigies of the Human Race gathered, and the number of guardians also increased. In just half a month, more than a dozen Creation-level powerhouses and over thirty Demi-God Level powerhouses had encircled the inheritance land. Originally capable of accommodating only a thousand people, the inheritance land had seen at least over a hundred thousand enter, but to date, no inheritor had emerged. This didnt cause disappointment; on the contrary, it attracted even more challengers. The greater the difficulty of the trials, the higher the qualifications needed for the inheritor, and the stronger the inheritance within the inheritance land! Xiao Jingshan exclaimed. What a pity, only those below the Legendary Realm can enter, otherwise, I would really like to experience it myself! another Creation-level powerhouse said without concealment. Since the appearance of the inheritance land, the Creation-Level powerhouses grew more and more convinced that it was an inheritance left by a Creation-level figure. Although the inheritance only provided up to Creation-level, who could guarantee that there would not be subsequent inheritances? The content of the trials inside, after being passed down by word of mouth by many, was now known to most people. Those who followed made many corresponding preparations, staying longer and longer, but no one had yet completed the challenge! Brother Xiao, those who entered previously seem to have not come out. Do you think they will be the final inheritors? asked the white-haired Creation-level powerhouse in a low voice. A thought crossed Xiao Jingshans mind, Song Jian and the others had not come out yet; it seemed possible that the true inheritor could be among them! Unexpectedly, these few people actually have a destiny with the inheritance land Within the inheritance land, Song Jian had already gone through the fifth scene. At this moment, Song Jian was faced with an endless horde of undead creatures, the ground a pitch darkness as if soaked in ink, a great river in the distance emanating a thick Force of Death, its waves churning and crashing on the shore with a rumbling sound. Countless creatures of death climbed out from this river of death, surging toward Song Jian. This is really, so annoying! Song Jian frowned deeply, feeling very irritated. Such battles had been ongoing for over half a month, and although each scene presented different monsters, without exception, these monsters were unable to communicate, attacking relentlessly upon encounter. Initially, Song Jian was somewhat excited about the opportunity to upgrade his Aura Skills, but now, he truly felt like he was about to vomit from the killing! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This is really so annoying! Song Jian roared, his aura erupting fiercely. Countless Spirit Swords, like a torrential downpour, flew towards the undead, this time Song Jian did not employ any skills, he was just venting his brute strength. By now, his Endless Hunting Aura Skill had reached level ten, and only now was the power of this Aura Skill slowly beginning to show. A level ten Aura could boost damage by 80%, Vitality Points and Mental Strength recovery speed by 50%, movement speed by 22%, and after reaching level ten, a new attribute appeared: a 1% increase in critical hit chance. These attributes alone were akin to gaining an additional piece of epic-level equipment, and not just any epic-level equipment, but a top-tier one! Moreover, this Aura Skill had no upper limit and could be upgraded indefinitely, which was a fearsome thought! However, the higher the level of Aura, the more difficult it is to upgrade, and as you progress, the number of high-level monsters that need to be hunted nearly doubles. To advance from level ten to eleven required the hunting of three hundred thousand monsters, and upon seeing this number, Song Jian had already lost the motivation to continue upgrading. Now, hunting and killing had become a matter of routine. At some point, the shadowy figure of the Taoist Man in the void had stopped speaking and no longer watched Song Jian constantly, floating in the air as still as a statue. Now Song Jian had even begun to ignore his presence. Wave after wave of monsters were killed by Song Jian, and at some point, even without using the techniques of the Chaos Sword Canon or the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian could easily handle over a dozen monsters at the early stage of the Legendary Realm. Even within the domain of the monsters, the effect on Song Jian was minimal. He would at most suffer minor injuries before wiping out all the early stage Legendary Realm creatures. And those injuries, given Song Jians current recovery speed of Vitality Points, would be healed without damage in no time. Boom~ The River of the Dead once again erupted into chaos. Tens of thousands of undead, having failed to eliminate a single human, seemed to have enraged the river. A massive figure, over thirty feet tall, slowly rose from the River of the Dead. This undead monster looked like an upright walking Giant Dragon, with sturdy hind limbs and a long tail, covered in thick bone armor, and from its spine, bone spikes protruded like blades. With a roar, the sound waves shattered all the nearby undead monsters with peak tier-three Combat Power. Its gaze locked onto Song Jian, like a predator eyeing its prey, causing an involuntary tension to envelop Song Jians body. The peak of the Legendary Realm Song Jians heart sank as he subconsciously glanced at the figure of the Taoist Man in the air, who still hadnt moved an inch. A peak Legendary Realm opponent, I wonder if my current strength is enough to match it! Song Jian thought to himself. The peak of the Legendary Realm was comparable to the likes of the Flame King, who reigned over thousands of miles of territory. Song Jian had been extremely lucky to escape when he encountered the Flame King, but now, he had the strength to stand before him, sword in hand, ready to fight! Kill! Song Jian swung his sword, and a Sword Qi tens of feet long instantly stabbed at the Legendary Realm peak undead BOSS, only to be shattered by its fist. Song Jians expression changed. The monster was strong enough to shatter the Sword Qi he had released with its bare hands, exceeding his expectations! Ordinary attacks are useless against it; I must use skills! Song Jian thought, his ordinary attacks having become almost as potent as his skill-inflicted damage after his Aura Skills had been enhanced. But now, facing this enormous Legendary Realm peak BOSS, ordinary attacks clearly were insufficient. Staring at Song Jian, the BOSS opened its huge mouth in a silent gloat, took a step forward as if traversing through space and time, and appeared instantly before Song Jian, coming in for the kill. The Force of Death exploded with overpowering might. For a moment, the ground, already corroded by the Force of Death, was further degraded, and on the other side, countless undead creatures also erupted, charging towards Song Jian together. Red Dust Tribulation, kill! With a light shout, Song Jians figure suddenly vanished from the spot. In the void, dazzling trails of Sword Qi appeared, and countless undead creatures were directly cleaved by the sudden Sword Qi, turned into a myriad of bone dust scattering in the sky. The BOSS instantly lost track of Song Jian and could not lock on to him. It only felt countless trails of Sword Qi appear around its body, slashing its body, harder than refined metal, with one sword mark after another, with damage numbers in the tens of thousands floating above the BOSSs head. PS: Thanks to Yuxuan Pavilion for tipping 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1488 - Chapter 1488 Chapter 1490 Unable to Pass On Chapter 1488: Chapter 1490: Unable to Pass On Chapter 1488: Chapter 1490: Unable to Pass On Song Jians presence flashed in and out of existence, impossible to capture, which left the BOSS unable to attack him, only to passively suffer damage. For a moment, the BOSS roared furiously, and its thick bony tail swept across, instantly killing a large number of undead creatures around it. It was not until the BOSSs Vitality Points fell below half that Song Jians elusive figure gradually began to reveal his whereabouts, and his breath became more chaotic. Whoosh~ With the sound of tearing air, the BOSSs gaze flickered. It clawed towards the void, capturing Song Jian, who was emerging from the void, and pressed him fiercely to the ground with its paw. Huff, huff, what a pity, with my strength, I can only last this long, otherwise, this move could have killed it instantly! Although the BOSS had seen through his attack, Song Jian was nevertheless thrilled. At this moment, both his Sword Qi Value and Mental Strength had fallen to a third of their capacity. The true power of the Chaos Sword Canon was immense, but so was the consumption. Merely sustaining it for fifteen seconds had drained Song Jian completely, leaving him in a weakened state; otherwise, this undead BOSS would have had no chance of capturing him. Break! Song Jian brandished his Sky-breaking Sword, slashing fiercely at a segment of the undead BOSSs finger bone. Having broken the seal, Song Jian rushed out, pulled out a potion, poured it into his mouth, and faced the increasingly strong presence of the BOSS, a smile spread across Song Jians face. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. I, I can actually battle a Legendary Realm pinnacle BOSS! At that moment, Song Jian wanted to throw his head back and laugh heartily. With third-tier combat power to challenge a Legendary Realm peak, and with a significant chance of slaying the opponent, such impressive strength was unheard of, not just among players but even amongst the natives of the game world. Roar~! A roar erupted, and a gray halo burst forth from within the undead BOSS, unfolding its Domain Power, encompassing Song Jian, who immediately felt a wave of weakness wash over him. The BOSSs Domain Power instantly extended a kilometer away, revealing the BOSSs formidable strength from the extent of its domain. Song Jians originally lustrous skin gradually lost moisture, becoming dry and wrinkled, and his strength flowed out rapidly from his body, as if floodgates had been opened. Is this, is this the Time Domain? A look of confusion and terror flashed in Song Jians eyes. Ever since acquiring the Time Law mark, he had never seen anyone with a time-based domain, and this sudden encounter sent him into panic. But moments later, Song Jian realized that the BOSSs Domain Power was not related to time, but to another property altogether. Aging! Song Jian whispered. At this moment, Song Jian looked like a man in his seventies or eighties, his face covered in wrinkles, his hair white, and even his figure stooped, as a sense of decay emanated from within him. Aging is merely an auxiliary domain of the Time Law. In the face of time, aging is not worth mentioning! At this moment, Song Jians eyes were clouded. He viewed the BOSS through a haze, but a dismissive smile spread across his face. Hum~ A quiet sound resonated through the void, and the mark on Song Jians chest burst into light in an instant. A horizontal infinity symbol phantom appeared, enveloping Song Jian entirely within it. Years! With a light sigh, Song Jians originally aged face seemed to press the reverse button, gradually regaining youthfulness. Time, at this moment, had reversed for Song Jian! The Time Domain that Song Jian displayed had a range of merely ten meters. Compared to the BOSSs domain that spanned thousands of meters, it seemed hardly worth mentioning. Yet surprisingly, within the BOSSs domain, this ten-meter area acted like a forbidden zone, preventing even an iota of the BOSSs Domain Power from invading. Such a phenomenon was unheard of in battles among other Legendary Realm powerhouses. The battles of those in the Legendary Realm were actually competitions of Domain Power. Domain Power could be compared, could be depleted, and could even be overlapped and extinguished. Powerful Domain Power could crush an opponents Domain Power in an instant. Given Song Jians ten-meter Domain Power facing a kilometers worth of Domain Power, it should have been entirely indefensible and should have been invaded and devoured in a mere moment. But now such a situation had occurred, suggesting only one possibility: Song Jians Domain Power was of a much higher tier than the BOSSs Domain Power. It was like an egg against a stone; no matter how many or how large the eggs were, they could not smash the stone. Being at a disadvantage in terms of Domain Power meant you had already lost half the battle. When Song Jian deployed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation again, the other half of the chance at victory was thoroughly lost. Red Lotus Karma Fire, filled with purifying power, was the ultimate bane of all undead creatures. The resistance of the undead to the Karmic Fire was utterly negative. Within the Sword Formation, the undead BOSS let out a wailing howl, and its body turned into ashes, drifting down over the river of death above. A look of joy appeared on Song Jians face. He had finally realized that in the trials of the past dozen days or so, he had not come away empty-handed. Besides the level increase of his aura, his own combat power had been improving imperceptibly. Now, he had reached the point where he could kill a Legendary Realm peak BOSS, which was an enormous leap forward! Domain Power, the opponent is suppressed by me; own attributes, also suppressed by the Karmic Fire. In fact, the opponent is only able to exert eighty, perhaps even sixty percent of their Legendary Realm peak strength. If I faced a Legendary Realm peak BOSS that I couldnt suppress this way, it wouldnt necessarily be so easy to kill! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, the phantom of the Taoist Man in the sky suddenly emitted a sigh. In an instant, the surrounding space and time seemed to be frozen, and the undead creatures pouncing towards Song Jian stopped all motion as if the pause button had been pressed. They were like insects trapped in ice, motionless yet preserving their last action and expression, creating an eerie sight. You are not from our world, nonexistent now, but existing in the future. It seems you have crossed boundless years, streaming upwards against the River of Time and Space The Taoist Mans phantom voiced its confusion: With your strength, you could not possibly possess such formidable power to reverse time. What kind of existence are you, really? Song Jian was startled, as it seemed the other party had seen through his identity and knew he was from the future! After a moment of silence, Song Jian nodded and said, Indeed, I have come here from a million years in the future, borrowing the power of a powerful being from my sect The phantom of the Taoist Man nodded and continued, With your strength, you are most suitable to be my successor. Alas, we are separated by over a million years. Even with my power, I cannot traverse these long years. Without my personal guidance, you cannot inherit my power Chapter 1489 - Chapter 1489 Chapter 1491 Time Gem Chapter 1489: Chapter 1491: Time Gem Chapter 1489: Chapter 1491: Time Gem ` Hearing the words of the Taoist Mans phantom in midair, Song Jian was first taken aback, then came to a realization. Many people believe that inheritance is just about Martial Arts Secret Scrolls, but in fact, the content it encompasses is very complex, far beyond what one or two secret scrolls can cover. Sometimes, it even requires the personal transmission of skills by the inheritor to fully take over the mantle. Song Jian should have been the most outstanding candidate in this assessment, but unfortunately, he is not a man of this era. If you were within a hundred thousand years from this era, I would still have ways to you inherit my mantle, but a million years, this is far beyond my capabilities In the midair, the complex gaze of the Taoist phantom looked at Song Jian with a shake of his head and a sigh. Finding a suitable inheritor is also a very difficult matter. The number of Human Race prodigies who have entered the inheritance ground has already exceeded one hundred thousand, but only a handful have made it to the end, and Song Jian is the most excellent among them. Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. Although he had spent more than half a month raising his Aura Skills to level ten, in reality, he still held hopes for the inheritance of a god-level powerhouse; but now, all that had come to nothing. What a pity! sighed the Taoist phantom. But soon, he pointed towards the empty space at Song Jian and a golden light blossomed from his fingertip. Before Song Jian could react, the golden light was already drilling into his forehead. It seems you possess a Swordsmanship inheritance, this is some of my understanding of swordsmanship, I hope it can be of help to you! the Taoist Man nodded and said, Within the land of inheritance, there are some miscellaneous items. If you find them useful, feel free to take them all. Alright, your trial ends here. You can leave at any time! After speaking, the Taoist Man shook his head and his figure slowly faded away in the air. In Song Jians sea of consciousness, a golden object shaped like a seed sparkled. This was the Taoist Mans insight on swordsmanship, the comprehension of a god-level powerhouse, something that couldnt be directly transmitted to Song Jian, for if it were, the massive flow of information would burst the sea of consciousness of Song Jian, who had only a third-order Combat Power. Now, these insights condensed into a seed of comprehension. In the future, as Song Jian utilized his sword techniques and meditated on his cultivation, he would gradually merge the Taoists insights into his own, turning them into something personal. This would be a lengthy process, but for Song Jian, it was an extremely precious treasure. The test continued. The Taoist phantom could only see that Song Jian was a man from a million years later, but he failed to notice that the world he lived in was just a segment of a constantly cycling history. As the Taoist phantom disappeared from view, the surroundings also slowly started to change, as if a gust of wind had passed, blowing all the undead creatures in front of Song Jian away like sand, and the dark environment in front of him cracked like glass, and then exploded fiercely apart. Song Jians vision blurred, and he found himself suddenly back in the great hall. At this moment, of the dozens of stone pillars in the hall, five had turned into a rock-like gray, while the others still emitted a faint golden glow. These five gray stone pillars depicted the scenes that Song Jian had cleared. Looking at the remaining dozens of stone pillars, Song Jian couldnt help but shiver. With so many stone pillar scenes, if he had to fight through each one, he really might suffer a mental breakdown. The hall was now brightly lit, every torch burning vigorously. Even the torches that had not been lit before were now ignited, lighting the great hall like daylight. At the end of the hall, there was a high platform with about thirteen seats, each around ten feet tall. These seats looked similar to the divine throne in Song Jians Divine Country, only the style was somewhat different. On the second seat to the left, the statue of a Taoist Man sat upright, turning his head to look at the hall, with a faint smile on his face. The appearance of this Taoist Man was identical to that of the phantom that had been floating in midair throughout the trial. ` The Taoist Mans statue sat serenely on the divine chair, in front of him, there was a treasure chest emanating a purple-gold glow that caught Song Jians eye. A legendary quality treasure chest! Song Jian was thrilled, this must be the reward for the trial, for outsiders like them even if they passed the trial, they couldnt become inheritors, hence, this treasure chest in front of them was their reward, to ensure they didnt leave empty-handed. This is indeed a pleasant surprise! Song Jian muttered to himself, stepping forward as his right hand gently pressed against the chest. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A beam of purple-gold light shot up into the sky. Click, Click~ The treasure chest opened in response, revealing dozens of items inside. Ive struck it rich! Song Jians eyes gleamed as he first picked up an item radiating a purple-gold light. Time Gem (Legendary), Accessory, Attributes: Spirit +10, Stamina +10, Intellect +10. Skill 1: Time Shield (Passive), when taking damage, automatically reflects 10% of the damage received, and the remaining 40% of damage will be deducted over the next ten seconds; Skill 2: Time Rewind (Active), can be cast on a target, reverting the target back to its state ten seconds prior; Cooldown: 12 hours; Usage restriction: Each time a skill is activated, it will consume the Time Power within the gem. If its not replenished, after the contained Time Power is depleted, the gem will lose its effect; Item description: This gem from the River of Time is a stone that has undergone a transformation after tens of thousands of years of erosion by time itself, becoming a gem imbued with the Power of Time! Value: Exchangeable for thirty thousand merit points; What a great find! Song Jians eyes shone brighter; although he naturally had strong offense and weak defense, the attributes of the Time Gem were average, but both of its skills could be considered divine level. Time Shield was a passive skill, which bounced back 10% of damage upon taking a hit, and the remaining 40% of damage would be deducted over the next ten secondsCa key factor that could nearly make it impossible for anyone to instantly kill him in the future. As for the second skill, it could be immensely useful on both himself and his enemies. Its a pity, this item can only be handed over to Xuan Tian Sect to exchange for merit! A trace of reluctance flickered in Song Jians eyes. The items value was evident from the merit points it could be exchanged for; thirty thousand points were enough to purchase two or three legendary quality items. Just as Song Jian was about to put the gem into his inventory, the Time Imprint on his chest suddenly burst into light, and strands of luminescence floated out, converging in the air into an Infinity Symbol. System: The Time Imprint is requesting to absorb the Time Power from the Time Gem, do you allow? Yes/No Song Jian was startled; he hadnt expected the Time Imprint to be able to absorb the Time Power contained within the Time Gem. These were items from a secret realm, and though they seemed to be in Song Jians hands and could be put into his inventory, they were actually items from two different dimensions! Absorb! Without hesitation, Song Jian chose Yes. Thirty thousand merit points were precious, but the Domain Power was more important to him compared to the Time Imprint. It was known that the stronger the Domain Power, the easier it would be to advance to the Demi-God Realm and transform Domain Power into Power of Law when advancing. Although it might not seem significant now, this could solidify Song Jians path toward the Demi-God Level. As Song Jian confirmed his choice, strands of Time Essence were extracted from the Time Gem, merging into the Infinity Symbol. This process lasted a good ten seconds before all the Time Essence in the Time Gem was completely drained. The Infinity Symbol, which had started as a mere phantom, now appeared more solid, resembling a gemstone carved out of jade. Chapter 1490 - Chapter 1490 Chapter 1492 Tribulation Fire Chapter 1490: Chapter 1492: Tribulation Fire Chapter 1490: Chapter 1492: Tribulation Fire The Time Gem was incredibly rich in the essence of time, containing at least dozens of times more than the nine grains of Time Sand that Song Jian had previously acquired. When the Time Imprint absorbed the Time Sand, no solidification occurred, but now, the symbols of the Time Imprint looked full of texture. Song Jian felt that his Time Domain seemed to be on the brink of a breakthrough and was about to upgrade. If his Time Domain rose another level,, both its range and power would be enhanced. After losing its time essence, the Time Gem did not shatter. Instead,, its surface lost its luster, turning back into a mere stone. Its attributes changed as well, as its name became Time Gem That Has Lost Its Power of Time, with its effects completely disappearing. However, if it were placed back into the River of Time, and subjected to the erosion of time for ten thousand years, it could be restored. Alternatively, if Song Jian expended the power of time to replenish it, it could also be restored. To think that even without the time essence, it can still be exchanged for eight thousand merit points is truly an unexpected joy! Song Jian glanced at the attributes of the stone in his hand and a hint of joy appeared on his face. After placing the Time Gem, which had lost its time essence, into his inventory, Song Jian continued to take out the other items from the epic chest. The remaining dozen or so items were all exquisite, each worth hundreds to thousands of merit points. Altogether, Song Jian found that the chest had yielded over fifty thousand points of merit. I wonder if these merit points can be exchanged for three separate pieces of the Sword Immortal set! Song Jian pondered to himself. After taking all the items from the chest, the chest slowly faded away. The light in the hall also began to dim gradually, torch after torch was extinguished, and in the center of the high platform, a pale blue teleportation portal appeared. Turning his head for one last look at the hall, Song Jian noticed the pillars standing silently in place, with carvings on their surfaces that seemed so lifelike he almost believed they were alive. Otherwise, he thought, such realistic illusions could not have manifested! Stepping into the portal, Song Jians vision blurred. When it cleared, he found himself outside the place of inheritance! Why are there so many people! exclaimed Song Jian, startled by the scene before him. He saw that the area outside the portal of the place of inheritance was surrounded by many people, at least a few thousand in number. At the same time, divine beings floated in the sky, their presence deep as the abyss, emitting terrifying fluctuations that intimidated the surroundings. Upon seeing Song Jian emerge from the portal, the other youngsters showed a glint of joy. Xin Ling, Chen Yang, and a few others had already come out from the place of inheritance and were standing aside, seemingly waiting for something. Seeing Song Jian, Xin Lings face lit up with excitement. She vigorously waved her hand toward him and called out, Senior Brother, Senior Brother, over here, here! Song Jian smiled and walked over, finding that Zhao Hai and Chen Yang were both present, but Guo Xiao was nowhere to be seen. Is Junior Brother Guo still inside? asked Song Jian, surprised. Yes, its been seventeen days. I came out on the thirteenth day; Zhao Hai was a day behind me, and Xin Ling left three days after me. She just came out yesterday! Chen Yang nodded and explained. Senior Brother, why didnt you stay inside for a few more days? They say that even if one doesnt get the inheritance in the end, the longer the stay inside, the greater the final gain, Xin Ling looked around and whispered to Song Jian. Senior Brother, I got an epic chest worth at least twenty thousand merit points Song Jian nodded. It seemed that these disciples were unable to obtain the final inheritance and could only gain some benefits in merit points. Looking around, the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect who had entered the Starry Sky Battlefield were almost all nearby. Some had already entered the place of inheritance, while others had not. Those who had not were inquiring about the contents of the test from those who had entered. Guo, Brother Guo wont be in any danger, right? Zhao Hai looked at Song Jian, his face slightly pale as he whispered. To know, Song Jians strength was the strongest among them. Now that even he had come out, but Guo Xiao had not, there was a chance that something unexpected had happened inside. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its okay, Song Jian shook his head and said, I was merely feeling bored and was sent out. With Brother Guos strength, he should be able to hold on for a while longer! No sooner had he finished speaking than a figure staggered out of the Light Pillar Portal. As this figure appeared, flames were burning on the surface of his body, seemingly erupting from every pore and fiercely blazing around him, making him look like a man of fire. Eh, its Brother Guo Zhao Hai exclaimed in surprise, staring at the fiery figure for a while as if recognizing something. What, its Brother Guo? The others quickly approached, only to be repelled by the flames on the mans body. These flames were fearsome, burning like flesh-boring maggots upon contact, and nothing was immune to them. Even a piece of stone, once touched by the flames, would catch fire, melt into a small pool of magma, and dissolve away. Eh, Tribulation Fire? from mid-air, a God-level expert stared at the fiery figure, a look of interest appearing in his eyes. At that moment, the flames on the man began to dwindle, seemingly retracting into his pores, and upon revealing his face, it was indeed Guo Xiao. Brother Guo, are you alright? Chen Yang and the others gathered around, asking worriedly. Guo Xiao looked radiant, unable to conceal the joy on his face. Seeing Chen Yang and the others, he waved his hands and said, Im fine, Im fine, I just attained a martial art and couldnt control it for a moment, thats all! Brother Guo actually obtained a martial art? What luck! Envy appeared on the faces of Chen Yang and the others. They knew that they had each received items worth a few thousand merits but had not seen even a hint of a Martial Arts Secret Scroll. Young friend, may I have a word with you? a red-haired, red-bearded elder in the sky called out to Guo Xiao with a smile. Senior? Guo Xiao was startled and bowed to the elder, looking confused. Hahaha, young friend, the skill you just displayed, was it the Tribulation Fire? the elder laughed. Cough cough, I dare not conceal it, it was! Guo Xiao nodded and said. In the trial, he had cleared six scenarios, one more than Song Jian, and had been rewarded with a martial art. This martial art was the Three Flavored Fire Control Mantra, an Epic Quality martial art. For ordinary people, an Epic Quality martial art was already an extremely impressive skill, a rarity even in auction houses. The Three Flavored Fire Control Mantra could release Tribulation Fire, and every attack carried the attribute of fire. It was somewhat similar to Song Jians Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, but the Red Lotus Karma Fire could only be attached when Song Jian executed the Thousand Swords Art, while the Three Flavored Fire Control Mantra could add the Tribulation Fire to any move. Even ordinary attacks could carry it. This martial art complemented Guo Xiao perfectly, almost doubling his strength. I am Elder Huo Wujiu from the Blazing Flame Sect. Since you can cultivate Tribulation Fire, you must possess a fire-attributed spiritual root, and joining the Blazing Flame Sect couldnt be more suitable! The red-haired elder said with a beaming smile to Guo Xiao, If you are willing to join the Blazing Flame Sect, then I will take you as my personal disciple. You can learn all the core techniques of our sect. With your fire-attributed spiritual root, in at most a hundred years, you could rise to the Demi-God Level. If luck is on your side, becoming a God-level expert like me is not impossible! Chapter 1491 - Chapter 1491 Chapter 1493 Sword Immortal Set Chapter 1491: Chapter 1493: Sword Immortal Set Chapter 1491: Chapter 1493: Sword Immortal Set A hundred years of time, from the peak of third-rank combat power to growing into a demi-god level powerhouse, is that slow? Not slow at all, just look at the Dragon Clan of Kamata. Those dragons that have lived for thousands of years have only reached the peak of the Legendary Realm at most. In the game world, natives arent like players, who can level up by killing monsters; they must improve their rank and strength step by step, without neglecting cultivation methods, realms, or experienceCthere are simply no shortcuts. Reaching demi-god level status in a hundred years, even within the Imperial Sword Sect, is extraordinarily rare. Otherwise, the sect wouldnt have opened the door to recruiting players! Guo Xiao was very tempted, but unfortunately, this is a secret realm, just a segment of elapsed time and years. Its impossible for him to join another sect here. Thank you for your kind intentions, senior, but I have already joined a sect. I can only take your goodwill to heart, Guo Xiao said with full apologies. What a pity, such a pity! The elder from the Blazing Flame Sect looked at him with regret and shook his head, saying no more. Although Tribulation Fire is strong, it is only ranked in the thirties on the Spirit Fire Ranking. If Guo Xiao could exchange for the Great Sun Tathagata Fierce Sun Sword Scripture, he could cultivate the Solar True Flame with this scripture, a flame that ranks within the top ten on the Spirit Fire Ranking, more formidable than Tribulation Fire. Had Guo Xiao truly cultivated the Solar True Flame, the elder from the Blazing Flame Sect might have considered competing for him. Now, it was just a matter of Tribulation FireCregrettable, but he wasnt too concerned. The few of them exchanged glances, seeing the joy in each others eyes and signaling each other with a look before slowly retreating from the crowd. There were many like them who hadnt passed the assessment. Some would stay here to enjoy the bustle and see if a successor would truly emerge, while others, feeling somewhat embarrassed about not passing the assessment, would leave immediately upon exit. Therefore, when Song Jian and the others left, they didnt draw much attention, except for a surprised glance from Guo Xiao Tian. After all, they had been inside for the longest time, and in Guo Xiao Tians view, they were the ones with the best chance of inheriting. Having gained something is better than nothing. However, compared to the true inheritance, these gains are insignificant! Guo Xiao Tian watched Guo Xiao and shook his head slightly. Only after they were a great distance from the land of inheritance did Xin Ling exclaim excitedly, Hahaha, weve struck it rich, so rich! With so many merit points, I can exchange for several Promotion Pearls! What are Promotion Pearls? Song Jian asked, bewildered. Senior Brother Song, youve never been to Star Hall, so naturally you dont know about Promotion Pearls. One Promotion Pearl can raise any level beneath the Legendary Realm! Xin Ling explained with a smile: Of course, itd be most worthwhile to use the pearl at level one hundred nineteen, but no one would wait that long to use it. Each Promotion Pearl can be exchanged for three merits. Previously, I could only look at them, but now I can finally make an exchange! Unfortunately, I only obtained a little over sixty thousand merits, still quite a ways off from the Great Sun Tathagata Fierce Sun Sword Scripture Though speaking of a shortfall, Guo Xiaos face was filled with a joyous smile. He had already saved more than ten thousand merits previously, and with the gains from this time, he would need at most a few more months of effort to accumulate one hundred thousand merits and exchange for the long-desired Great Sun Tathagata Fierce Sun Sword Scripture. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had thought it impossible to exchange for, but as fate would have it, he gained so many merits that the sword scripture was now within reach, and his heart overflowed with unspoken joy. Chen Yang and Zhao Hai also obtained many items that could be exchanged for merits, and the group decided to go to Star Hall to exchange for treasures together. The group arrived at the Human Races quarters, where other sects also had exchange spots, but the largest was the Star Hall of the Xuan Tian Sect. Song Jian, upon entering the Xuan Tian Sect, immediately received a system prompt to deduct merits; System: You owe a total of 1,010 merit points which have now been deducted. Please see the deduction details for more information. One thousand and ten? Song Jian was stunned, he opened the details to see that there was a late fee of five merits, which came from a jade Jue acquired from the Xuan Tian Sect. It was originally valued at five merits, but since Song Jian delayed for too long, another five merits as late fees had accumulated. Understanding this, he was momentarily at a loss for words. The owed merits were automatically deducted, and an item worth more than a thousand in Song Jians inventory disappeared without a trace, while several coin-like items appeared in his inventory. These coin-like items were the valor coins from the Starry Sky Battlefield, and on the battlefield, valor coins were the only circulating currency. Once one left the secret realm, any valor coins not spent would automatically be exchanged for Purple Crystals. After entering the Xuan Tian Sect, Song Jian, along with several others, stepped into the Star Hall. Instantly, they found themselves in a grand hall filled with fantasy. It was as if they had entered the cosmic starry sky. Below their feet was the endless darkness, and all around them were dazzling stars. When ones gaze locked onto them, the stars, sensing the attention, automatically flew close, offering a chance to be examined. Each of these stars represented an artifact. Looking around, countless stars above and around formed a dense tapestry that dazzled the eyes and overwhelmed the senses! Exchange for merits! Xin Ling opened her inventory and took out all the items that could be exchanged for merits. Soon, a light scanned these items, and a number appeared before Xin Lings eyes. Valor coins available for exchange: 19,850. Exchange now? Yes/No Xin Ling had already calculated the value of these merits numerous times in her mind, and there were no issues, so she proceeded to exchange them directly. A light swept over the items, transforming dozens of them into streams of light that vanished into the void, and then several valor coins flew into Xin Lings hands. Senior brother, the Sword Immortal suit youre looking for is over there, in the Vermilion Bird Star Domain, Aries, to the left of the third, fourth, and fifth stars Xin Ling said, pointing towards the twinkling stars above Song Jians head. Song Jian looked up carefully and saw that the stars were actually organized into four Star Domains named after the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. Each Star Domain was further divided into hundreds of smaller Star Domains according to constellations, and within each, items were categorized by their attributes and ranks, which made it appear complex but actually very convenient for searching. Following Xin Lings guidance, Song Jians gaze locked onto three stars, and moments later, the stars flew towards him. Sword Immortals Destruction Breastplate, Stream Light Massacre Boots, Stream Light Massacre Leg Guards Three pieces of equipment shone with a purplish-golden light, and both the style and design matched the three Sword Immortal suit pieces that Song Jian had already collected. If I can exchange for all of them, Ill have six pieces of the Sword Immortal suit parts A flicker of joy crossed Song Jians eyes, knowing that four individual pieces would unlock one suit attribute, six would unlock the second, and eight would unlock the third. If Song Jian could indeed exchange for all three, it would mean he had collected the majority of the Sword Immortal suit. Chapter 1492 - Chapter 1492 Chapter 1494 Five Elements Escape Skill Chapter 1492: Chapter 1494: Five Elements Escape Skill Chapter 1492: Chapter 1494: Five Elements Escape Skill Song Jian looked at the three scattered pieces of the Sword Immortal set with a delighted expression in his eyes. He checked their properties and felt quite satisfied. His gaze then turned towards the exchange price. One, ten thousand merits to exchange for one piece? Song Jians eyes sparkled, and he suddenly felt a huge surprise wash over him. At the inheritance site, he had earned at least fifty thousand merits, more than enough to exchange for all three scattered pieces, and he still had over twenty thousand merits left. Exchange for merits! Song Jian quickly laid out the items one by one, and in front of him appeared dozens of items, each emitting a dazzling light. The light swept over them, instantly revealing the value of these items. Merits available for exchange: 58600, proceed with the exchange? Yes/No The nearly sixty thousand merits made Song Jian ecstatic, and he immediately chose to exchange. In an instant, all the items transformed into streaks of light and automatically vanished into the void. Song Jian, unable to wait, gathered the three pieces of the Sword Immortal set into his possession, displaying a satisfied smile on his face. Seeing the others browsing and exchanging items, and with over twenty thousand merits still on him, Song Jian knew he couldnt let them go to waste. He started to carefully look for any other items that might catch his interest. The Star Hall was actually where the trial-takers received their rewards, allowing them to bring items from the secret realms back into the game world. Song Jian browsed as if he were shopping, with the knowledge that any item that appeared in the Star Hall was a rare find, a treasure seldom seen and highly coveted in the game world. Promotion Pearl, exchangeable for three thousand merits each, can raise any level below the Legendary Realm by one! Song Jians spirits lifted. Now, just five levels away from the one hundred and twenty-threshold of the Legendary Realm, he only needed to purchase five Promotion Pearls to reach level one hundred and twenty. What was more, Song Jian had already comprehended the Domain Power, and there were no further obstacles to his promotion to the Legendary Realm. All he needed was to reach the required level, and he could step into the Legendary Realm directly. It only takes fifteen thousand merits Song Jians lips curved up slightly. In his view, this trip to the secret realm was an incredible steal for him. Just as Song Jian was about to exchange for the Promotion Pearls, two stars suddenly flew out of the void towards him. The stars twinkled, their surface light ebbing and flowing as if connected by some internal bond. Moreover, as the two stars approached, Song Jian felt a familiar and tacit understanding in his heart, similar to the connection between the pieces of the Sword Immortal set. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be two Skill Scrolls for the Five Elements Escape Skill, specifically the Fire Escape and the Golden Escape. The Five Elements Escape Skill, so its the Five Elements Escape Skill A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. The Earth, Water, and Wood Escape skills he had acquired earlier greatly increased his survivability, allowing him to turn dangers into safety in various perilous environments. However, lacking the Fire and Golden Escape, the Five Elements Escape Skill was incomplete and not in a perfect state. He hadnt expected that he could find the last two in the Star Hall. Five thousand merits for one, I can definitely buy them! Song Jian looked at the exchange price and without any hesitation, he exchanged for the two Skill Scrolls. In truth, these two skills had significant limitations, and if it werent for the sake of completing the Five Elements Escape Skill set, Song Jian probably wouldnt have exchanged for them. After learning two combat techniques, Song Jian immediately received a system prompt. System: You have collected the Golden Escape Skill, Wood Escape Skill, Water Escape Skill, Fire Escape Skill, and Earth Escape Skill. They can be combined into the Five Elements Escape Skill. Would you like to merge them? Yes/No. Note: The merged skill will be enhanced according to the level of each escape skill. After choosing to confirm, the five escape skills disappeared from the skill bar, replaced by a skill shining with purple-gold light, the Five Elements Escape Skill! The Five Elements Escape Skill, with the power of the five elements, can traverse thousands of miles. And its not just an escape method; its a technique that can be continually cultivated just like the Chaos Sword Canon. This this is a method of the Great Dao! Song Jians eyes showed a look of surprise. The so-called methods of the Great Dao refer to cultivation techniques that can enhance combat experience. Theyre considered a type of internal skill. Ordinary internal skills that enhance combat experience only increase experience, while skills that enhance Combat Power can only improve power, and the two should not be confused. Only techniques of extremely high quality possess both traits, such as the Chaos Sword Canon, which not only allows cultivation of Chaos Sword Qi and corresponding sword techniques but also significantly increases combat experience during practice. In Song Jians current skill set, only the Chaos Sword Canon belongs to this category of techniques, which shows how precious such a method is compared to the likes of Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, which does not qualify. Unexpectedly, he had now obtained another technique of this caliber! Not only can it be used for escaping, but it can also increase combat experience. Most importantly, it contains dozens of five-elemental skills. Its incredibly worthwhile! The Five Elements Escape Skill also includes numerous abilities such as the Wood Clone Skill, Rain Inducing Art, and Flame Ray, whose powers are average, but they have minimal consumption. Used suddenly in battle, they could have unpredictably effective results. After merging, the Five Elements Escape Skill is only at level five, and each level up requires five skill points Seeing the attributes of the merged Five Elements Escape Skill, Song Jian was momentarily at a loss for words. To level up the skill, not only did the proficiency need to be maxed, but each level up also cost five skill points, a toll that even Song Jian found somewhat harsh. After merging the Five Elements Escape Skill, Song Jian purchased six Promotion Pearls, which were enough to raise him to level 121, making him an early-stage legend in the Legendary Realm. After the exchange, everyones faces were beaming with brilliant smiles. Such an opportunity was not something they could come across every day. Senior brother, you need to leave the secret realm before you can use the Promotion Pearls. Otherwise, you might already be the top player by now! Xin Ling whispered. As time passed, the game world offered more and more treasures and missions for leveling up. Many had already stepped into the ranks of tier three combatants. However, for current players, the Legendary Realm remained an elusive goal. If Song Jian were to reach the Legendary Realm now, he might indeed become the first legendary player among them, as Xin Ling had suggested. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian smiled slightly, unconcerned. He had already enjoyed such glory when he founded the City of Hope. Now, Song Jian didnt care much for such vanity. Time in the secret realm flew by, and the battles in the Starry Sky Battlefield grew more intense. The booming of combat could be heard almost constantly. After exchanging for treasures, Song Jian didnt leave alone; instead, he and Xin Ling, along with others, continued to hunt legendary creatures from other races across the Starry Sky Battlefield. After many battles, the groups combat experience grew richer, and Song Jian realized that this must also be part of the trial in the Imperial Sword Sects secret realm. One day, as Song Jian and his companions were surrounding a peak Legendary Realm creature from another race, just as the creature was grievously wounded and about to die, a divine spear suddenly descended from the sky and landed in front of the creature, blocking the groups attack. Then, a loud voice carried from afar: You from the Human Race are taking it too far. Many ganging up on a strong warrior of the Iron Armor Clan. Are you not afraid that my Iron Armor Clan will join the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races and exterminate your Human Race? Chapter 1493 - Chapter 1493 Chapter 1495 Divine Child Chapter 1493: Chapter 1495: Divine Child Chapter 1493: Chapter 1495: Divine Child Song Jian looked up and saw in the void above, divine light dazzling, an armor riding on a bronze chariot came across the sky, and the beasts pulling the chariot were all at the peak of the Legendary Realm. Divine Child, Divine Child Your Highness save me! the Legendary Realm powerhouse of the Iron Armor Clan that Song Jian and his group were besieging called out in alarm upon seeing the chariot. A Divine Child, how could there be a Divine Child showing up in the Starry Sky Battlefield, isnt this something that only appears in the later stages of the war? Chen Yang shouted in surprise, with a look of shock on his face. Is the war of the gods going to erupt, why havent we left the secret realm yet? This shouldnt be happening! Guo Xiaos face was also somber as he looked up into the void. The Iron Armor Clan was actually also a kind of spirit race, a natural spirit species. They were born attached to a set of iron armor, regarding the armor as a companion object and growing up with it. The Iron Armor Clan was extremely powerful, ranking high among the Starry Sky All Races. Killing them would mean that their companion iron armor would be a very precious forging material. A piece of Legendary Realm companion iron armor could exchange for tens of thousands of merit points, which was ten times the value of other Legendary Realm powerhouses. This made the Iron Armor Clan one of the Human Races favorite hunting targets on the Starry Sky Battlefield. It was extremely lucky for Song Jian and his companions to encounter a peak Legendary Realm powerhouse of the Iron Armor Clan this time. But, unexpectedly, just as they were about to finish off this Iron Armor Clan powerhouse, a Divine Child of the Iron Armor Clan suddenly appeared! Divine Children of various races were their youngest and most excellent individuals, just like the prodigies of the Human Race. Those who were not strong or too old were not qualified to be called prodigies. Verdant Ou Divine Child, save me, save me! The already battered powerhouse of the Iron Armor Clan stretched out his right hand toward the Divine Child in the void, his voice full of pleading. Stand down, humans! Verdant Ou Divine Child waved his hand, and the lightning-flashing divine spear whooshed back into his hand. The tip of the spear flickered with lightning as he pointed at Song Jian and the others, shouting loudly. Demi-God Level Zhao Hai made a swallowing motion, a hint of fear in his eyes. Although their strength had increased rapidly, and they had now grown into peak third-order Combat Power warriors, they had not yet comprehended Domain Power or stepped into the Legendary Realm. Facing the Demi-God Level, which was more terrifying than the Legendary Realm, and the Demi-God Level, which had grasped the Power of Law, fear was a natural emotion. Song Jian, we should retreat first, theres a major incident happening, for us trial participants! Xin Ling said urgently in a low voice. A Demi-God Level powerhouse had only comprehended the Power of Law, a long way from mastering it. But the Power of Law and Domain Power, even if of the same attribute, were worlds apart in strength. In front of the Power of Law, Domain Power could not be deployed at all; this was a qualitative difference. Song Jian was eager to try, his expression one of wanting to battle the Divine Child. His current strength could already rival the peak of the Legendary Realm. If he were to leave the secret realm and use the six Promotion Pearls to reach level one hundred and twenty-one and enter the Legendary Realm, a regular peak Legendary Realm would not be his match. The gap between the peak of the Legendary Realm and the Demi-God Level, how big exactly is it, I might as well take this opportunity to test it out Song Jian thought to himself. The peak Legendary Realm member of the Iron Armor Clan was already approaching a dying state, Guo Xiao and the others could completely annihilate it, yet Song Jian wanted to personally fight against this Demi-God Level Divine Child. But Xin Lings words made him hesitate. After glancing at her and seeing a trace of concern in her eyes, Song Jians heart stirred, and he abandoned the idea of battling the Divine Child. Nodding, he slowly began to retreat. Watching them leave, the Iron Armor Clan warrior who was on the brink of death couldnt hide his disgruntled expression, Divine Child, youre just going to let them go like this? Those humans are truly detestable I let them go to save you! Verdant Ou Divine Child interrupted sternly, Continuing to fight, I might be able to kill them all, but you would certainly die. Among them, someone has the strength to contend with me, at least, they could tie me up for a short while Verdant Ou Divine Child fixed his gaze on the other, and through the eye sockets of his steel helmet, a deep verdant glow could be seen, The oracle has spoken, from today forth, all those below the Demi-God Level from the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races will withdraw from the Starry Sky Battlefield. The ultimate battle is about to begin! The ultimate, final battle? The Legend Realm peak powerhouse couldnt help shivering and fell silent, his head bowed. Verdant Ou Divine Child looked towards the retreating backs of Song Jian and company, murmuring to himself, Alliance of Ten Thousand Races, the Human Race will be completely expelled from the Starry Sky Battlefield. I hope to see you few prodigies of the human race again With Tier 3 Combat Power, to ambush a Legend Realm peak, such strength would indeed qualify them as prodigies. Given time, they could certainly grow into true favored children of heaven. But now, the time left to the Human Race was really running out Having left the battle area, each of them appeared deep in thought. Song Jian glanced at Xin Ling, waiting for her to provide an answer. Senior Brother, things are not looking good! Xin Ling showed a bitter smile and shook her head, Didnt expect the secret realms time has accelerated once more, even even a Divine Child has appeared, we we This time, Im afraid were all done for, sigh, my sea of consciousness has been damaged and it will take at least a year and a half to rest Chen Yang said somewhat gloomily. After several explanations, all talking at once, Song Jian finally understood. It turned out that every time disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect entered the secret realm for training, it would end just as the initial phase of the Starry Sky Battlefield concluded. Most of their time was actually spent searching for opportunities like the Dragon Palace Treasure across the secret realm, learning ancient techniques, and accumulating combat experience, whereas the Starry Sky Battlefield served as a sort of summary, where they would integrate their findings, battle with the Starry Sky All Races, and then exchange some items that could be taken out of the secret realm with various sects, concluding their training. The secret realm would conclude after the initial phase of the Starry Sky Battlefield. During this period, those active on the battlefield were at most Legend Realm warriors. Demi-Gods and gods only appeared in the capacity of guardians and seldom engaged in battle. However, as time passed and more and more races joined the Starry Sky Battlefield, increasing numbers of powerful beings turned their attention there. Eventually, the Divine Children and saintesses of various races also began to enter the battlefield for training. Following the fall of these Divine Children and saintesses, the conflict between the All Races and the Human Race intensified, eventually leading to the formation of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races and the Human Races divided state. In the end, the War of the GodsCalso known as the ultimate final battleCerupted. It was a prolonged war between the All Races and the Human Race that lasted a hundred thousand years. Legend Realm beings were merely cannon fodder in this final battle; countless Demi-God and god-level warriors would fall. Although Song Jian and his companions had gained strength, in such a war, they might be wiped out just by the aftermath of a single battle. After hearing all this, Song Jians brow also furrowed. If the War of the Gods truly occurred, even if he could match the peak of the Legend Realm, in such a battle, he would still be reduced to cannon fodder, dying a valueless death. That was the most likely outcome of the future. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1494 - Chapter 1494 Chapter 1496 Blood Red Chapter 1494: Chapter 1496: Blood Red Chapter 1494: Chapter 1496: Blood Red The appearance of the Divine Child signified the escalation of the battles on the Starry Sky Battlefield, which was excruciating for those who only had peak third-tier Combat Power. Battles like this have completely exceeded our capabilities. The purpose of our training here no longer exists. I really dont know why the secret realm hasnt ended yet! Zhao Hai said somewhat dejectedly. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The time inside the secret realm has been distorted by some unknown power. After all, its just a segment of the river of time that has been captured, which is greatly influenced by the power of time. Perhaps it wont be long before the secret realm comes to an end! Guo Xiao sighed. Song Jians eyebrows furrowed slightly. If it was as Guo Xiao had said, then perhaps this temporal chaos in the secret realm really had something to do with him. Otherwise, lets just stay at the Xuan Tian Sect, the stronghold of the Human Race. Even if we dont gain anything, its at least safer! Xin Ling suggested. Junior sister, have you forgotten what event triggered the final battle? Wasnt it the destruction of the Human Races base by the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races, with only one in ten surviving on the Starry Sky Battlefield, which enraged the Human Race and led them to annihilate the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races, thus leading to the final battle? Chen Yang said with a bitter smile: The combined base of the Xuan Tian Sect and over a dozen major sects was destroyed. It goes to show how powerful the forces of the Alliance were at that time. Probably only with hundreds, or even thousands of Demi-God Level masters, could they have destroyed the Human Races base! The secret history of the Imperial Sword Sect had detailed records of the final battle. At that time, the Human Race had no defenses in place, but several major races in the stars had already secretly allied to instigate the final battle, aiming to obliterate the Human Race. What they didnt anticipate was that the part of the Human Race that suppressed the Starry Sky Alien Race so that they couldnt rise again was actually just a small fraction of the Human Race. They were merely a few sects from the Starry Sky Battlefield that had established branches there. What the Starry Sky All Races considered the final battle was actually just the eradication of a branch of the Human Race, but their action completely enraged the Human Race. The Human Race in the end decided to seek revenge with all their might, leading to the true final battle, the War of the Gods, which lasted a hundred thousand years and resulted in the complete annihilation of countless Starry Sky Alien Races. Although the Human Race barely emerged victorious, they ultimately cemented their supreme status among the Starry Sky All Races, hence creating the glorious civilization of the Human Race. This piece of history, like an epic novel, was full of ups and downs. The annihilation of the Human Race on the Starry Sky Battlefield also gave rise to many laudable figures and stories. When later generations read this history, they too felt deep emotions, but if they were to truly live through it, probably nine out of ten would decline, for it was a war with a foregone conclusion. Now, there must be over ten million of the Human Race active on the Starry Sky Battlefield, right? And most of them are elite disciples of various sects, the outstanding juniors. Are they really all dead? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. The Human Race had always treated the Starry Sky Battlefield as a training ground, so the majority of those active were younger disciples, all highly valued by their respective sects. This was why the total annihilation of the Human Race on the Starry Sky Battlefield had so thoroughly enraged the entire Human Race. Sixteen million or more was the number recorded back then, but actually, at least twenty million of the Human Race perished Guo Xiao sighed. On the Starry Sky Battlefield, due to the lack of preparation, far too many of the Human Race died. If the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect had stayed in the secret realm during the outbreak of the conflict, they might very likely have been slain by the elite warriors of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races! So, youre saying that its very possible that the Alliance will launch a surprise attack on the Human Races base soon? Song Jian asked. And how long would that take approximately? If its fast, a few months, if slow, a year. The Human Races base is sure to be destroyed! Guo Xiao stated. Song Jian fell silent. Death in the secret realm didnt truly mean one would die, it just resulted in damage to ones spiritual consciousness and a shock to the sea of knowledge, requiring about a year or half to recover, which for players was like facing a long-term negative status. Cant we leave the secret realm on our own initiative? Song Jian inquired. No, we must wait for the secret realms time to naturally come to an end, which generally lasts about ten years, and its been just under five years so far Guo Xiao said. If we follow the timeline, the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races will surely launch an assault on the Human Races garrison, and we will definitely experience it Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart as he spoke softly. The group had reaped plenty from the secret realm, and even if they were to leave now, it wouldnt be a regret; however, dying due to an attack by the Alliance on the Human Races garrison would be an undeserved loss. They discussed for a long time but couldnt come up with any solution, as such a trend couldnt be stopped by a few individuals with third-order combat power. Even if they all were god-level powerhouses, they were no more than robust praying mantises in the face of such a momentous force. Song Jian sighed. Ever since he was able to fight beyond his level, Song Jian had always been proud of himself, but now it seemed that his strength was still as insignificant as dust in the vastness of the universe. This is in the secret realm, and its probably the same in the game world. What about in the real world? Song Jian pondered in his heart. A rise in strength naturally boosted Song Jians confidence. In the real world, as long as he wasnt at the center of a nuclear explosion, with Song Jians physical strength, he could be completely indestructible. Players like him, if placed in ancient times, could probably proclaim themselves gods and many would believe and worship them. But now, just a secret realm in the game world made Song Jian feel his own insignificance. Even god-level powerhouses cant dominate their destiny at this time Song Jian internally sighed. A few days later, news of the Starry Sky Alien Races divine children appearing on the Starry Sky Battlefield had spread throughout the Human Races garrison, not affecting those in the secret realm much. Some were even excited by the possibility of slaying the divine children and saintesses. But for the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect, it was like a bolt from the blue, causing the trial participants to become extremely anxious. Two months later, the Starry Sky Battlefield became even more dangerous. Before, the Human Race, with its large numbers, would often encircle and suppress the alien race, and there were constant battles among the alien races themselves. But over the past few days, the fighting among the alien races had noticeably decreased, while their battles with the Human Race had increased. Some of the Imperial Sword Sects trial disciples had already stopped venturing out for training and were hiding in the Human Races garrison, looking visibly worried. Even Zhao Hai and Chen Yang had to hide and recuperate in the garrison due to serious injuries. On the other hand, Guo Xiao and Song Jian would pair up every few days to go hunting for Legendary Realm powerhouses from the alien race. However, as time went on, the numbers of Legendary Realm powerhouses on the battlefield began to dwindle. Not only the Legendary Realm but even the sightings of the Starry Sky Alien Race below the Legendary Realm had become scarce, whereas the number of Demi-God and god-level powerhouses seemed to be increasing. The Alliance of Ten Thousand Races seems to be showing signs of alliance. I wonder what these sects of the Human Race are thinking Guo Xiao looked up at the fluttering flags of the various sects within the Human Races garrison, his brows deeply furrowed. The signs of the Starry Sky All Races alliance were becoming more apparent, and even the lower-ranking disciples had started to notice. The high-ranking personnel of the sects stationed at the garrison could not possibly be unaware, but over the past few months, there had not been the slightest sign of movement from the Human Races garrison, which was quite eerie. The air was filled with a sense of unpredictability. Days like these continued for over half a month, and everyone felt as though a massive stone weighed upon their hearts. One day, the sun was shining brightly in the sky, but the next moment, a streak of blood appeared in the air. At first, it was just a thin line, like a cloud lit by fire, but gradually, like a wildfire spreading rapidly, it expanded in all directions. Within a mere quarter of an hour, the entire sky was tinged with a deep blood-red light, and the chaotic fluctuations of energy in the Sta Chapter 1495 - Chapter 1495 Chapter 1497 Mission Chapter 1495: Chapter 1497: Mission Chapter 1495: Chapter 1497: Mission The sky over the Starry Sky Battlefield had turned into a blood-colored sky. Upon seeing this scene, Xin Lings face lost all color, growing terribly pale. The Bloody Arena, the Bloody Arena is about to appear! Xin Ling muttered to herself. Song Jian was stunned. It was the first time he had heard the term Bloody Arena; not even the knowledge booklet Xin Ling had given him, nor the jade pendant for beginners from the Xuan Tian Sect, mentioned anything about the Bloody Arena. Just as Song Jian was about to ask what the Bloody Arena was, a series of terrifying auras suddenly rose from within the Human Races encampment. One, two, three, ten, twenty, fifty One after another, god-level fighters ascended into the sky, their auras expanding wildly without any regard for the feelings of the weaker disciples in the Human Races encampment. With so many god-level fighters releasing their auras at once, even Song Jian felt the pressure. Many of the lower-level disciples had already started taking refuge inside their sects to avoid the oppressive auras and didnt dare show their faces. The Blood Colored Arena has finally opened! A god-level warrior with three long beards looked at the blood-colored sky with a complicated expression and sighed softly. I didnt expect it to actually open. The Bloody Arena, the Bloody Arena This time, I wonder how many elites of the Human Race will fall there! another god-level fighter lamented. Song Jian looked up in surprise. It was his first time realizing that there were so many god-level fighters within the Human Races encampment. One hundred, more than one hundred god-level fighters? Song Jian exclaimed, How come I had never felt their presence before! A young disciple dressed in a purple robe beside him turned his head and looked at Song Jian with scorn, mocking him, God-level fighters, if they dont want to be discovered by you, how could you possibly know about their existence with your power? Song Jian was taken aback and glanced at the man. The youth appeared to be about twenty years old, but it was clear from the undisciplined fluctuations of his aura that he was a Legendary Realm warrior who had comprehended the power of domains. Though his aura was not very stable, indicating that he had just entered the Legendary Realm, he was in a crushing position in comparison to the peak of the third-tier Combat Power. This is one of the elite disciples from the Hanhai Sect. Considering his age and power, he must also be one of the prodigies of this generation of disciples! Xin Ling whispered into Song Jians ear. In these few months, it was not just the Holy Children and daughters of the Starry Sky Alien Race that had emerged one after another. The prodigies and elites of the Human Races various sects had also appeared in large numbers. They occasionally went out for cultivation trials, but most of the time, they stayed hidden within the Human Races encampment, seemingly waiting for something. The Blood Colored Arena, could it be that these prodigies of the Human Race and these god-level fighters were all waiting for the Blood Colored Arena to appear? Did they already know that the Blood Colored Arena was about to emerge? Song Jian guessed in his heart. On the other side of the Starry Sky Battlefield, the densely packed Starry Sky Alien Allied Army spread across the entire sky, blotting out the sun and almost obscuring its light, with the blood-colored canopy becoming their backdrop. These aliens were innumerable in number; each one was a young person clad in battle armor. Each one was at least at the Legendary Realm, and some had even reached the Demi-God Realm. Most of these were the Holy Children and daughters of the Alien Race. Behind them stood god-level fighters bathed in divine light, either dazzling like the proud sun, or surrounded by galaxies, cryptic and unfathomable, or with an entire world manifesting behind them, or their entire bodies enshrouded in the silhouettes of giant divine images. These god-level fighters made no effort to conceal their auras, releasing their full power. Even from tens of kilometers away, one could feel the terrifying aura that shook the soul. For a long time, the Blood Colored Arena did not appear, and the Human Race and the Starry Sky Alien Race looked each other in the eyes from across the void. Everyone was silent, quietly waiting for something. Just then, among the Starry Sky Alien Race, a Holy Child clad in golden armor suddenly leaped forward. He rode upon a two-headed dragon beast, soaring through the sky, charging towards the Human Races encampment. His face was hidden under a golden helmet, only showing the deep purple light radiating from his pupils. As he charged forward, the purple light trailed behind him like tassels streaming from the sides of his face. A moment later, he arrived dozens of kilometers away from the Human Races residence, shouting emotionlessly, The Blood Colored Arena is about to open, prodigies of the Human Race, do you dare to battle against our Divine Soldiers Race! Song Jians expression flickered slightly, the person before him was just an early-stage Legendary Realm powerhouse, but clearly, he had been at this stage for quite some time, his aura stable, ready to step into the middle phase of the Legendary Realm at any moment. As soon as the Holy Childs voice fell, dozens of voices erupted from within the residence of the Human Race. Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Battle! I will fight you! Arrogant, watch me slay you! Dozens of Human Race prodigies soared into the sky, pouncing towards the challenger. Tai Lansuo! a Human Race prodigy let out an ear-piercing screech, as if exerting all his strength, his tone filled with resentment and murderous intent. Huh? Tai Lansuo looked up, his gaze sweeping across the dozens of Human Race prodigies before finally locking onto the one who had called out his name, with a glimmer of purple light trembling in his eyes, he seemed to recognize the other. Huh, I thought it was someone significant, turns out its that ant from the Tianqiong Sect. Back at the Holy Ark ruins, this Holy Child slaughtered dozens of Human Race prodigies, you only managed to escape by luck, with only one of your arms cut off. What, you want to challenge this Holy Child again today? Hmph, if you dare to step forward this time, I will definitely slay you! If you want to live, just be a cowardly turtle and hide in Before he could finish, the Tianqiong Sects prodigy let out a furious roar, shooting into the sky with his right hand drawn back like a blade, hacking a dazzling blade Qi fiercely at Tai Lansuo. Boom~ The void itself exploded under this strike, that blade filled with resentment and murderous intent crossed hundreds of meters, leaving behind a dazzling trail in the sky. Insect tricks! Tai Lansuo sneered, actually reaching out barehanded, grabbing the approaching blade Qi in his hand. What had been a ferocious Giant Dragon of blade Qi, once in Tai Lansuos grasp, became a powerless little snake, writhing and twisting a few times before being crushed to pieces by Tai Lansuos sheer force. The battle of prodigies begins now, Qin Feng, stand out and embrace your death! Tai Lansuo growled, soaring into the sky from his mount, his figure like a roc spreading its wings, diving towards the Tianqiong Sects Qin Feng. The other dozens of Human Race prodigies exchanged glances and subconsciously stepped back. It was a conflict between the Human Race and the Starry Sky Alien Race, a fair and square battle. Advancing for a group attack at this point would not only disgrace the Human Race but also, under the watchful eyes of many godly powerhouses, it wouldnt be possible to kill the opponent anyway. Thats why Tai Lansuo dared to come forward and provoke. Successive explosions rang through the sky. Watching the battle between the two Legendary Realm powerhouses, Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and just then, he suddenly received a system notification. System: You have triggered a regional hidden quest, the Holy Childs Path! Quest details: Defeat (kill) three Starry Sky Alien Race Holy Children (Holy Women) before the opening of the Bloody Arena. Quest reward: Obtain entry qualification for the Bloody Arena; Failure penalty: None; Song Jian instinctively looked towards Xin Ling, and sure enough, a look of surprise appeared on her face as well, clearly having received the same quest. Seeing Song Jian look her way, Xin Ling hesitated for a moment, then shook her head slightly, directly giving up on the quest! PS: Thank you to Book Friend 150223103208467 for rewarding 2 Qidian coinsCmoved! Chapter 1496 - Chapter 1496 Chapter 1498 Entrance Chapter 1496: Chapter 1498: Entrance Chapter 1496: Chapter 1498: Entrance Xin Ling stared at the task that suddenly appeared and after hesitating for a long time, she eventually chose to give up. The Starry Sky Alien Race who dared to issue a challenge before the Bloody Arena began, were all at the very least of Legendary Realm. With Xin Lings current strength, in a one-on-one fight, it was simply impossible for her to battle against higher ranks. If she accepted this task, its likely that she would be killed by the opponent and be forced to leave the secret realm! However, this task was clearly just a precursor to other tasks; the reward for the task was a Bloody Arena entry ticket. One could imagine, once the Bloody Arena started, subsequent tasks would be triggered endlessly. Such tasks were the ones players liked most, chained tasks, where each tasks reward might be low, but completing each chain could accumulate and, if the entire series was completed, the final reward would certainly be very impressive. No matter how rich the rewards, you still need to be alive to spend them! Xin Ling muttered softly to herself. Having been in the game world for years, veteran players had long passed the stage of accepting tasks as they come. Before accepting any task, they would carefully scrutinize it, checking for traps and assessing the level of danger. For a mission like The Holy Childs Path, just to begin, one had to consecutively defeat three Legendary Realm powerhouses. Such difficulty was simply not something Xin Ling could handle. Forcibly accepting it would only result in humiliation. Xin Ling glanced at Song Jian and thought to herself, Senior Brother will probably accept it, considering his strength is already comparable to peak Legendary Realm powerhouses! Song Jians attributes were no weaker than those of an ordinary Legendary Realm powerhouse, and his skills were even more powerful. Just the Chaos Sword Canon alone had surpassed the geniuses of the Human Race. Moreover, he had mastered the highest-level Time Domain, and having absorbed Time Sand and the Time Treasure Pearl, his Domain Power was on the verge of transformation, not the least bit inferior to peak Legendary Realm powerhouses. And indeed, without any hesitation, Song Jian accepted the task. Just then, the battle in front had also reached its climax. In a mere ten seconds, the Human Races prodigy, Qin Feng, was gravely injured by Tai Lansuo. Both were in the early stages of the Legendary Realm, but the combat power Tai Lansuo displayed was nothing short of domination; Qin Feng was no match for him. Qin Feng crashed heavily onto the ground from the sky, and the Holy Children and maidens of the alien races burst into cheers, their morale greatly boosted. Even the divine-level powerhouses of the alien race began to look at Tai Lansuo with appreciation. What kind of Domain Power has Tai Lansuo mastered? someone asked in a low voice. Why didnt it show during the battle? Its said to be a fierce assault domain, and rumors say hes mastered not just one kind of Domain Power. Although hes just at the early stages of the Legendary Realm, his strength is about to reach the high end of the Legendary Realm, just one step away from the peak! That Human Races strength is too weak, he didnt even need Tai Lansuo to use his Domain Power said another person nearby with a sneer, looking at Qin Feng lying in the dust. Not even forcing the opponent to use their Domain Power, one could imagine how great an insult it was to Qin Feng! Tai Lansuo! Qin Feng was nearing insanity, his face filled with tragic fury. A malicious look flashed in Tai Lansuos eyes as he murmured softly, I originally intended to spare your ant-like life, but I didnt expect you to dare to utter the name of this Holy Child, hmph, you shall not be spared! Saying this, Tai Lansuos figure streaked through the air like lightning, drawing an arc as he charged viciously towards Qin Feng. The other Human Race prodigies wore faces filled with sorrow and anger, yet none of them made a move. Once engaged in battle, one must be prepared to die in combat. Intervening at this point, even if they saved Qin Feng, upon returning to the Human Races camp, they would be executed by the powerhouses. The Human Race could not afford to lose face! Pu~ Tai Lansuo swung his right hand downward at Qin Feng, hitting the ground like a falling meteor, causing a radius of tens of meters around to shatter thunderously; a bowl-shaped crater appeared before everyone. Suddenly, Song Jian raised his head and glanced at the distant bowl-shaped mountain. That peak seemed to be the result of an attack by a powerhouse using the same method as Tai Lansuo. The dust settled, and Tai Lansuo stood in the large pit, his opponent, Qin Feng, was clutching Tai Lansuos right arm, blood spurting continuously from his mouth as he slowly lowered his head. Tai Lansuos right hand was thrust directly into Qin Fengs chest. By now, Qin Fengs heart must have been tightly grasped by Tai Lansuo, even crushed. As Qin Fengs breath faded, Tai Lansuo snorted coldly and casually threw Qin Fengs corpse in the direction of the Human Race, expressionless as he said, Next! This time, hundreds of divine sons and daughters from the Starry Sky Alien Race arrived, all of them the most steadfast warriors among the Starry Sky All Races, possessing infinite potential. They had enough resources, the cultivation methods that best suited their attributes, and even the Domain Power they comprehended was specifically tailored for them by powerful experts. It could be said that almost every one of these divine sons and daughters possessed the strength to challenge those beyond their level. Seeing Qin Feng easily defeated by Tai Lansuo, these divine sons and daughters all wore smug smiles on their faces. Despite being on the battlefield, they were talking and laughing easily, seemingly not taking the Human Race opposite them seriously at all. Are the Human Race prodigies really that weak? Theyre all at the early stage of the Legendary Realm but got crushed like this, it feels like its a fight between people of two different realms! If all the Human Race prodigies are like this, is there any need for the All Races to unite? I really dont understand how the Starry Sky Battlefield used to be dominated by the Human Race, its truly embarrassing! Hmph, thats because we havent shown up yet. Whats the point of disciples from a large sect bullying a solitary cultivator? Seeing Tai Lansuo so impressive makes me itch for a fight too. Ill take the next one, none of you should compete with me, let me also play around by killing a few Human Race prodigies Hahahaha All the divine sons and daughters burst into raucous laughter. Ill fight you! Song Jian bellowed, leaping up, feet on a flying sword, soaring into the air. The Human Race prodigies were taken aback by Tai Lansuos Combat Power, still immersed in the sadness and indignation from Qin Fengs death. Song Jian knew that the first divine sons to come out, even if not the weakest in strength, should also be somewhat below the standard among the divine sons and daughters, as there were those at the Demi-God Level among them. To complete the Holy Child Mission and qualify for the Bloody Arena, one must seize the opportunity when the divine sons entering the fray were not too strong. As the battle dragged on, the divine sons coming forth would only get stronger. If Song Jian encountered a divine son of the Demi-God Realm, with his strength, he would have no chance of completing the mission! Seeing Song Jian enter the arena, everyone was stunned; then, the Starry Sky Alien Races divine sons and daughters burst into booming laughter. What is with the Human Race, really out of people? They actually sent out someone with just a third-tier Combat Power to die! Hahaha, third-tier Combat Power, not even at the peak of third-tier, is this really a so-called Human Race prodigy? Tai Lansuos power is comparable to the high stage of the Legendary Realm; does this Human with high third-tier Combat Power really think he can overcome an entire major realm and defeat his opponent? Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He must have come out to crack some jokes, liven up the mood, right? Or is the Human Race trying to insult Tai Lansuo? For a moment, not only were the Starry Sky Alien Race looking at Song Jian with odd expressions, but the prodigies of the Human Race were also dissatisfied with him. Chapter 1497 - Chapter 1497 Chapter 1499 Solidification Domain Chapter 1497: Chapter 1499 Solidification Domain Chapter 1497: Chapter 1499 Solidification Domain With Qingfeng defeated, the morale of the Human Race plummeted, while that of the Starry Sky Alien Race soared. Qin Feng was originally no match for Tai Lansuo and his death was expected by many. Now, the Human Race desperately needed a victory to turn the tide and boost their morale, yet Song Jian, a high-ranking tier-three in Combat Power, rushed out. Was he not just delivering his life on a platter! Who is this guy? Could it be that he also bears a grudge against Tai Lansuo? A tier-three with high Combat Power going up like this is seeking death. Qin Feng, who was at the beginning of the Legendary Realm couldnt even match Tai Lansuo, failing to force out the opponents Domain Power. For someone whos just a high-stage tier-three, its just, just sigh! Among the prodigies of the Human Race, there was contempt, frustration, fury, and even one who flew up in the air, pointing at Song Jian and shouting loudly, Get back! This isnt a drill, people can die! S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian turned his head, smiled at him, and waved his hand, saying, Hes just at the initial stage of the Legendary Realm. I will certainly slay him, dont worry! You The Human Race prodigy was instantly furious, pointing at Song Jian, not knowing what to say. Whats the rush? You dont need to go back either. After I kill him, youre next! Tai Lansuo glanced at him and said coldly with a sneer. Ignorant fool! Gou Yao trembled slightly with anger. The Human Race urgently needed a clean and decisive victory to restore morale. Although he wasnt confident that he could defeat Tai Lansuo, he believed he could fight evenly. Song Jian didnt care about Gou Yaos reprimand. Sometimes, those who speak well of you are not necessarily looking out for your best interests, while those who scold you are not necessarily out to harm you! Wielding the Sky-breaking Sword, and twirling a sword flower, Song Jian pointed the tip at Tai Lansuo with a smile, Are you ready? Hmph! Tai Lansuo snorted coldly, his face full of mocking smiles, and said, To deal with you, do I need to make preparations? To Tai Lansuo, a high-tier three Combat Power individual, even with the ability to challenge those beyond his tier, was nothing to fear. Song Jian offered a slight smile, a hint of grey Sword Qi swiftly circulating within him. With a fierce stomp in mid-air, he vanished in an instant, leaving only a dazzling streak of sword lightning thrusting towards Tai Lansuo. One split into two, two into four, four into eight, In an instant, the sky was densely packed with sword lights, encapsulating an area of hundreds of meters around. Tai Lansuos expression drastically changed. He had originally locked onto Song Jian, but the moment Song Jian moved, he completely lost track of him. Alarms screamed in his mind, as these grey sword lights, like grey beasts, made him too afraid to even get close. Red Dust Tribulation! A soft call echoed in the air, as the chaotic energy and the tribulation energy pervading the Starry Sky Battlefield seemed to be drawn towards Tai Lansuo. These sword lights, which to others gave off almost no energy fluctuation and seemed like illusions, felt harmless. But for Tai Lansuo, facing them, each streak of sword light was like the Death Gods scythe, unspeakably terrifying. Solidification! Tai Lansuo roared, and a dazzling light immediately emanated from his body. A faceted crystal cube, as if made of countless shards, enveloped him completely. At the same time, this crystal cube began to replicate and extend outward, and in a moment, it covered an area of tens of meters. Layer upon layer of crystals with barely any gaps between them, Tai Lansuo looked just like a little bug trapped in a pond. The alien army behind him was abuzz with shock. It was common knowledge that Tai Lansuo possessed a second type of Domain Power. His first type was an offensive domain, but very few people knew what his second domain was. Now, faced with a challenger from the Human Race with high third-tier Combat Power, Tai Lansuo had actually unleashed his second type of Domain Power. Revealing it in front of everyones eyes left many feeling puzzled. Whats gotten into Tai Lansuo, using his trump card right from the start, haha, is this his second type of Domain Power? It looks quite peculiar Solidification Domain. Dont underestimate those crystalline cubes, their defense is extremely strong. Furthermore, breaking one layer causes the shards to generate a solidifying force. The more crystals shattered, the stronger the solidification force becomes, eventually possibly freezing the enemy in the void Solidification Domain, huh? It feels like a turtles shell, haha! No wonder Tai Lansuo usually doesnt like to show it off! Is that Human over there really that strong? I dont get that impression. He actually forced out Tai Lansuos ultimate life-preserving skill; its unimaginable The Divine Sons and Holy Maidens failed to see it, but the divine-class powerhouses could all sense the terrifying edge of the Chaos Sword Canon. This is Chaotic Force, how is that possible Some divine-class powerhouses showed a hint of alarmed expressions on their faces, looking at Song Jian with eyes filled with murderous intent. A prodigy of the Human Race who had mastered Chaotic Force was enough to incite the killer instinct of the alien races divine-class powerhouses. Meanwhile, on the Human side, divine-class powerhouses one after another showed expressions of surprise. This, this is the prodigy from that sect, he has actually mastered Chaotic Force It seems to be the inheritance of the Ancient Sword Sect. Its said that the Sect has a Chaos Sword Canon that only those with a special physique can cultivate. Looking at the technique this youth is using, it appears to be exactly from the Chaos Sword Canon! The Sword Sect is a reclusive sect, with few disciples seen in public. Its unexpected to encounter a disciple of the Sword Sect on the Starry Sky Battlefield, rare, indeed Only the realm seems to be a bit low, not having entered the Legendary Realm. Even if he can fight above his rank, he cant be too strong. What a pity, a pity The gazes of dozens of divine-class powerhouses locked onto Song Jian. If Song Jian found himself in danger, these powerhouses would certainly intervene. The identity of an Ancient Sword Sect descendant alone ensured that Song Jian would receive the protection of the Human Races powerhouses. Bang, bang, bang, bang In the void, layers of crystalline cubes shattered, crumbling like enemies before these sword energies. These stout crystals collapsed upon contact, and in the blink of an eye, dozens of layers were destroyed, turning Tai Lansuos complexion sour. Even though he had anticipated that the opponent could shatter the crystalline defense, he never imagined it would happen so quickly; Within the domain, countless crystal fragments the size of grains of rice scattered in all directions. A mysterious force spread throughout the domain. This was the power of the Solidification Domain. Once within its range, whether it was living beings or slashes of light, every sword energy would gradually become imprisoned! However, the Chaotic Sword Qi released by Song Jians Red Dust Tribulation seemed to be completely unaffected by the Solidification Domain Power. Streaks of sword energy shone in the void, rampaging through Tai Lansuos domain as if it were unoccupied territory. Chapter 1498 - Chapter 1498 Chapter 1500 Backlash Chapter 1498: Chapter 1500: Backlash Chapter 1498: Chapter 1500: Backlash Whoosh~ Before Tai Lansuos eyes, a flash of white light flickered, and a sting of pain crossed his cheek. When he reached up to touch it, a smear of blood emerged on his palm. How could this be Fear crept into Tai Lansuos eyes. His nearly hundred-layer crystalline defense had held for less than ten seconds before being breached. The Chaos Sword gleam was able to wound his body, yet the figure of his opponent seemed to vanish into the shadows of the void, completely eluding Tai Lansuos detection. As countless Chaos Sword gleams swarmed before his eyes, growing rather than diminishing, a hint of despair showed in Tai Lansuos eyes. I shouldnt have used the Solidification Domain. The moment the sword gleams appeared, I should have fled thousands of miles away! That was the last thought that flashed through Tai Lansuos mind as the final scene before his eyes was of countless sword gleams, like sharks smelling blood, lunging toward him and instantly filling his entire field of vision. Tai Lansuo was dead, instantly killed by Song Jian with a single move. Countless Chaos Sword gleams devoured Tai Lansuo. In the face of this move, any defensive force was like an illusion, shattering upon contact. After a brief silence, the Human Race finally erupted into cheers, astonished that Song Jian had truly managed to slay the opponent with third-order Combat Power, and it was an instant kill! With Tai Lansuos death, Song Jians figure slowly became visible, his complexion pale. Using third-order Combat Power to execute the Chaos Sword Canon had caused him some backlash, a sword technique that should only be practiced by those in the Legendary Realm! Next! Song Jian looked toward the dense crowd of foreign races in front and said indifferently. Hes been backlash by the sword technique and wont be able to use that move again! a foreign race demigod-level powerhouse said lightly. Even if he cant use that move, daring to continue the fight, he likely still has an ace up his sleeve another demigod-level powerhouse frowned slightly. With Song Jians strength, these demigod powerhouses could crush him with a single finger. Were it not for his identity as a disciple of the sword sect, its unlikely he would have attracted the attention of any demigod powerhouses. To demigod powerhouses, a battle in the Legendary Realm was considered insignificant, akin to how adults might view a scuffle between two three-year-olds. Yet Song Jians move was so terrifying that it intimidated many Holy Children and maidens, and even the demi-God Level Holy Children wrinkled their brows, staying silent. Hearing that Song Jian could no longer perform that devastating move, several Holy Childrens eyes lit up, exchanging glances before one of them could not contain themselves and burst forth. Human prodigy, Ill fight you! Song Jian looked up and saw a Holy Child before him covered in thick scales, with horns on his head, and two sets of fleshy wings on his back that, when spread, resembled shields. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Lizard Clan, or Song Jian frowned slightly. The Holy Child before him resembled a humanoid lizard, with a thick tail dragging behind and a pair of wings that fluttered twice, deceptively quick as he flew toward Song Jian. Tata Clan Holy Child, Modo, please advise! Song Jian narrowed his eyes and sized up this self-proclaimed Tata Clan Holy Child before him. The fluctuations of energy emanating from the other party revealed that he was a pinnacle Legendary Realm powerhouse. This caused Song Jians brows to furrow slightly. The second opponent is already a pinnacle Legendary Realm powerhouse; will demi-God Level powerhouses start appearing after him? The mission Holy Childs Path required that one must defeat or kill three divine sons or holy daughters, and the second divine son that emerged before Song Jian wielded the pinnacle of Legendary Realm strength. Song Jian still had confidence, but once he emerged victorious, the consequence would be either retreating or, more likely, facing even stronger challengersCdivine sons or holy daughters of Demi-God Level! Song Jian was weighing his options, but in Modos eyes, Song Jian seemed to take him lightly. Even when Modo revealed his identity, Song Jian appeared to be distracted, thinking about other things. To Modo, this dismissal was an insult. Kill! Anger flashed in Modos eyes, and with a low shout, he emitted a faint red aura as his Domain Power instantly activated to its fullest extent. Modo did not dare hold back against Song Jians strength, displaying the full might of his peak Legendary Realm capacity. The faint red Domain Power enveloped Song Jian in an instant, and for a moment, Song Jians movements stalled as if he had fallen into an illusion. Dream Realm Domain! A sneer curled up at the corner of Modos mouth. Who would have thought that a burly brute like him had mastered the Dream Realm Domain, a domain with enchanting attributes? Whatever he wished for could materialize; such was the terrifying nature of the Dream Realm Domain. Many people, even when they realized they were in a dreamscape, still couldnt bear to leave. In the Dream Realm, all regrets could be mended, and that feeling of regaining what was lost was worth even ones life to some, even if it was just a temporary, false illusion. Seeing the bewildered look in Song Jians eyes, a cold smile appeared on Modos lips. A third-tier combatant, who hadnt even grasped the power of a Domain, might wield some over-tier combat techniques, but before the power of a Domain, they had already lost before the battle even began. My battle axe, even if I were to chop off his head, I doubt he would wake from the beautiful dream he has woven! Modo thought to himself. His giant axe was already raised high, chopping down toward Song Jians neck. Clang~ A crisp collision sound rang out, and Modo felt a formidable force transmitted from his axe, causing a surge of shock. He looked up. Song Jians eyes were clear and bright, gazing at Modo with a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth. I didnt expect that you could understand the Dream Realm Domain, truly Song Jian looked at Modo, who was like a behemoth before him, wondering how Modo had comprehended the Dream Realm Domain. Could it be that within the heart of every strong man dwells a young girl? How could you Fear flashed across Modos face. Die! Song Jian sighed, and around his body, swords ablaze with dark red flames appeared. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! A giant red lotus engulfed Modo entirely, with numerous Spirit Swords dancing within the Sword Formation, as if Modo were facing thousands of Swordmen at once. The dark red flames scorched Modos scales, and the purifying power crept through his body with the flames, continuously eroding it. Digits of damage in the tens of thousands floated above Modos head. If Tai Lansuo had been instantly beheaded, then Modo was being torn apart second by second. With Song Jians current strength, Modo would need to be at least three to four times stronger to break out of the Sword Formation. Listening to Modos screams from within the Sword Formation, Song Jians heart was serene. He had no intention of evolving the Sword Formation further; he just wanted to kill Modo in this manner so that Modos death would be prolonged and more agonizing. This is the price for forcing me to kill her with my own hands! A tear streaked down Song Jians cheek and evaporated before it could fall, disappearing without a trace. Chapter 1499 - Chapter 1499 Chapter 1501 The Array Plate Chapter 1499: Chapter 1501: The Array Plate Chapter 1499: Chapter 1501: The Array Plate The Dream Realm, capable of invoking the deepest regrets hidden within ones heart, is not a negative state. Although classified under beguiling skills, it doesnt affect a persons mental state. In fact, within the Dream Realm of their own making, the recipients will remains clear. However, often times, its simply that the recipient does not wish to wake up from the dream theyve created. The Dream Realm cannot inflict damage, but the horror lies in dreaming during combat, especially dreams one does not wish to awaken from. The result of such a situation is nothing other than the loss of ones life. To break free from the Dream Realm, the only method is to personally extinguish the beauty within the dream and awaken from it. At this moment, the will attribute, as part of the secondary attributes, becomes vitally important. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation lasted for a full ten minutes before it gradually dissipated. Throughout, Modo had not broken free from the Sword Formation. The screams deliberately released by Song Jian echoed as everyone heard Modos screams for a full ten minutes. The godsons and saintesses of the alien races all wore ugly expressions, and even after the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation dispersed, their complexions did not improve. Even amongst the Human Race, there was silence for a good ten seconds. Modos final screams were too chilling, casting a sliver of fear in the hearts of many proud young warriors. Next! Song Jian said expressionlessly. He knew that the next alien to step forward would likely be a Demi-God Level powerhouse, but there was nothing he could do. Although he possessed combat power on par with the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, and also wielded his own Domain Power, his Time Domain, in terms of both effect and range, could not compare with that of a true warrior of the Legendary Realm. Most importantly, he had already revealed his strongest attack through the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and moves from the Chaos Sword Canon. Due to casting beyond his level, the Chaos Sword Canon was currently rebounding on him, preventing him from performing that move again in the short term. The Starry Sky Battlefield fell silent for a quarter of an hour. A godson of Demi-God Level coldly snorted, preparing to enter the fray, but was stopped by another godson. Su Lan, why are you stopping me? The Demi-God Level powerhouse narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice. This Demi-God Level powerhouse was a godson of the Starry Sky Feather Race named Tian Ya, and the one who stopped him was also a godson, Su Lan, with the strength of a pinnacle warrior in the Legendary Realm. Godson Tian Ya, he is merely a third-order combatant. If we send out a Demi-God Level fighter and win, it would be a hollow victory, and our morale is likely to fall even further, Su Lan said with a smile, looking at him. Although Su Lan was just a godson at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, when the Demi-God Level godson spoke to him, there was no hint of condescension, but rather an equal tone of inquiry. His strength is too formidable, effortlessly slaying warriors at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. If I dont step forward, this continued silence, would it not be a blow to our morale? Godson Tian Ya retorted. Let me do it. Youre just intimidated by his fierceness. His swordsmanship is decent, but the Sword Formation, it still has its flaws! Su Lan said with a faint smile. Tian Yas eyes lit up as he laughed heartily, Right, right, when it comes to formations, who could surpass the master of formations from the Chi Na Tribe, Su Lan? Go on, Su Lan, break his Sword Formation, and when you do, Ill treat you to a drink! Fine, treat me to a drink, but it must be your Feather Races best Starshine Wine. I had a taste ten years ago, and its flavor still lingers on my lips, still alive with taste! Su Lan held a formation disc in his hand as he stepped forward. In the void, auspicious clouds rose with each step Su Lan took. Each cloud would appear just as Su Lan lifted his foot, and as he stepped forward, the clouds behind him would slowly vanish, while a new one formed at the front. Over a distance of several kilometers, Su Lan walked forward at a pace that was even faster than the flight speed of the previous two godsons. In an instant, he arrived just a hundred meters away from Song Jian. Song Jians eyes narrowed, the figure before him had no fluctuations of energy whatsoever, as if he was just an ordinary person, but Song Jian knew that the opponents strength probably hadnt broken through to the Legendary Realm, and that kind of skill that felt like being worlds apart within inches also filled Song Jians heart with caution. Starry Sky Chi Na Tribes Godchild, Su Lan! Su Lan said with a smile, clasping his hands towards Song Jian. Song Jian looked up at Su Lan, this member of the Starry Sky Alien Race, on the face of it, was almost identical to the Human Race except for a tassel-like mark in the middle of the brows, which looked like a tattoo. However, Song Jian could feel that the mark emitted a subtle fluctuation, and it wasnt as simple as just a tattoo! Its somewhat similar to the mark of my Time Domain, could it be a Domain Mark as well? Song Jian thought to himself. The Domain Mark could be advanced to a Law Mark, and possessing it would make the breakthrough from the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm to Demi-God Level somewhat easier. Those with a Domain Mark were often pre-emptively called a Godchild. The moment the Domain Mark appeared, one automatically acquired the title of Godchild! Song Jian saw that the opponent was at the peak of the Legendary Realm, and he let out a sigh of relief, fortunately. If a Demi-God Level powerhouse had appeared, he wouldnt stand a chance, and he might even have left the secret realm prematurely. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Human Race, Song Jian, please enlighten me! Song Jian said with a clasp of his hands. The Sword Formation you displayed earlier was quite unique, could you perform it again so that I may learn from it? Su Lan asked with a smile, gently stroking the array plate in his hand. Song Jian stared at the array plate in Su Lans hand, which was different from any he had seen before in the game. Su Lans array plate, on its surface, was densely divided into countless tiny sections, the palm-sized plate divided into hundreds of cells, each emitting different colors and light. Staring at it for a while made ones head spin. The power of formations Song Jians heart sank. He felt a rich power of formations emanating from the array plate; Su Lans mastery of formations was much higher than his own. The Red Lotus Sword Formation might not be effective against him. Song Jian took a deep breath, and the Sword Qi in his body quickly mobilized. Thousands of Spirit Swords appeared around his body, and once more, those Spirit Swords, burning with a dark red flame, floated in the air, causing everyones complexion to change, as Modos screams seemed to echo again in their ears. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, arise! With a light shout, countless Spirit Swords flew towards Su Lan like swarms of fish, drawing arcs through the air; thousands of Spirit Swords flew simultaneously without a single collision, an act of spiritual control that left many breathless with admiration. Your control over the Spirit Swords is not bad! Su Lan nodded with a smile that seemed casual, as if he werent in combat with Song Jian, but rather offering him guidance. But thats all it is, not bad! Su Lan said with a smile, lightly flicking his finger on the array plate. Clatter~ The sound of gears grinding came from the array plate, and one of the small cells suddenly burst into a dazzling light, which shot up into the sky, and above Su Lans head, a gigantic phantom materialized. Chapter 1500 - Chapter 1500 Chapter 1502 Evolution Chapter 1500: Chapter 1502: Evolution Chapter 1500: Chapter 1502: Evolution A dark shadow emerged above Su Lans head, resembling a living entity, constantly twisting and shifting, morphing into a large tree one moment and a giant beast the next. The instant the shadow appeared, Song Jian felt a trace of threat, as if he were being targeted by a massive beast, a chill developing along his spine. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, condense! Song Jian bellowed, directing over a thousand Spirit Swords toward Su Lan. A smile emerged on Su Lans face, he said to Song Jian, Your Sword Formation seems powerful, but its actually quite flawed, especially this condensing processCit has serious issues! No sooner had the words left his mouth than the shadow above Su Lans head started to quickly coalesce towards the center, and in the blink of an eye, the shadow gathered into a wooden sword and plummeted from the air. Su Lan reached out to catch the wooden sword in his hand; now holding an array plate in his right hand and the sword in his left, he stood in empty space with a full face of mirth, watching the Spirit Swords flying towards him. Clang, clang, clang~ His figure danced among the countless Spirit Swords, weaving through them. Some were merely inches away, yet he ignored them completely, charging straight toward a Spirit Sword a few meters away and viciously chopping down with the wooden sword in hand, cleanly severing the targeted Spirit Sword. One, two, three Su Lans movements were not fast, even slower than the flight speed of the Spirit Swords, but he managed to appear precisely where he needed to be, severing the Spirit Swords that needed to be cut. Thousands of Spirit Swords, how many can you cut down? Song Jian thought inwardly, his control making the flight speed of the Spirit Swords increase once more. As time passed, Song Jians face suddenly changed dramatically, as if he had realized something. For such a long time, under his control, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation still hadnt managed to form. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After staring intently at Su Lan for an extended period, Song Jian shouted loudly, You, youre sabotaging the core of the Sword Formation? Youve noticed, have you? It took you quite a while. It seems your understanding of formations is still lacking Su Lan glanced at Song Jian and shook his head with a sigh. How can this be, how can this be Song Jians face was filled with horror. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was entirely formed from Spirit Swords as the casting materials, with each one able to serve as the core, and every sword was also a component of the formation. Su Lan actually located the Spirit Sword that served as the core among the thousands, destroying it. Although after this core Sword was destroyed the Sword Formation would spontaneously transfer the core to another Spirit Sword, this process of transferal, no matter how rapid, still required time. Moreover, with each core transfer, the formation needed to adjustCwhich also took time. Su Lan was exploiting those moments to lock onto the next Spirit Sword that became the core and destroy it again. Without a core, the formation couldnt condense, and had to transfer its core yet again. In this manner, the Sword Formation seemed as if it would condense any second, but no matter how much time passed, as long as Su Lan could lock onto the next core Spirit Sword, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation would forever be unable to form. This, this seems similar to the sparring with the Elder of Transmission from before Song Jians eyes showed a horrified look. The scene unfolding before him seemed familiar. During a past sparring session with an Elder of Transmission from the Imperial Sword Sect, the Elder stood still, effortlessly swinging his long sword and destroying each of Song Jians released Spirit Swords. The method Su Lan used, although different from the Elders, had the same effectCwhere the Elder relied on his understanding of swordplay, Su Lan relied on his understanding of formations. He could quickly lock onto the next core Spirit Sword before the core of the array transferred. Change formation! Song Jian uttered a low shout, fiercely waving the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand forward, causing countless Spirit Swords to begin converging in the air, like a waterfall flowing upstream. A short moment later, a massive Sword Qi Palm Imprint emerged in mid-air. Su Lans expression changed subtly, the opponents formation changing speed was too fast, this time, he had lost the chance to find the Spirit Sword that served as the formations eye. Suppress! A fierce shout, and the Sword Qi Palm Imprint in mid-air violently pressed down, covering an area of tens of meters in radius. Such a terrifying attack left no room for evasion, it had already locked onto Su Lans aura, no matter where he fled, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint would pursue, he could only brace for impact! Su Lans face bore a wry smile, I didnt expect there to be an evolutionary formation He sighed, then tossed the wooden sword in his hand down, his left hand rapidly manipulating the array disk. Clink clink~ Sounds of beads colliding rang out from the array disk, the small compartments within the formation began to rotate in circles, and in no time, a purple compartment suddenly burst into light, soaring into the sky. A purple behemoth phantom appeared above Su Lans head, and seeing this giant phantom, Su Lan finally took a deep breath, his eyes revealing a sense of relief. I didnt expect that your Sword Formation could evolve into the second tier, it was my oversight! Su Lan said with a smile as he looked towards Song Jian, Could you tell me, what sword technique is this? Karmic Fire Red Lotus, Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian, watching the Sword Qi Palm Imprint that kept descending, answered thereafter. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, Thousand Swords Art, Red Lotus Sword Array Su Lans eyes revealed a pensive look, and he nodded, saying, I see. Boom~ The purple behemoth phantom soared through the void, leaping towards the Sword Qi Palm Imprint in the sky. With a thunderous roar, the behemoth phantom and the Palm Imprint collided fiercely, producing an earth-shattering sound. The behemoth tore at the palm continuously, the previously spread open hand started to curl its fingers mysteriously, as if to grasp the behemoth within its palm, but the hands movements were too slow, and before it could grasp the behemoth, the behemoth had already torn off a finger. In an instant, the torn-off finger-dropping like a massive column from the skyCcrashed onto the ground, smashing a large crater into the hard, black earth, as Sword Qi ran rampant, numerous Spirit Swords flew up from the crater, continuing towards the Sword Qi Palm Imprint. At this point, in the battle between the Sword Qi Palm Imprint and the behemoth phantom, it was akin to a clumsy elephant fighting against a nimble cheetah. The elephant may be powerful, but the cheetah, agile, could always evade the elephants attacks and launch strikes with its speed. As Sword Qi continued to pour into the previously torn-off finger, it seemed to be slowly regrowing, but just then, the purple behemoth phantom ferociously bit off another finger. Moreover, this behemoth seemed to be capable of absorbing the power of the Sword Qi Palm Imprint; as the damage to the Palm Imprint intensified, the originally ethereal phantom gradually became clearer and more substantial. A hint of a smile appeared on Su Lans face, while Song Jians expression grew increasingly grim. Chapter 1501 - Chapter 1501 Chapter 1503 Deciphering Chapter 1501: Chapter 1503: Deciphering Chapter 1501: Chapter 1503: Deciphering The Sword Qi Palm Imprint had never been broken in such a way before! Song Jian looked up at the huge palm that was being torn to shreds by a purple behemoth half its size, his face immediately darkening. On the surface, it seemed that Su Lans purple behemoth phantom was more powerful than the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, but in reality, it was Su Lans proficiency in formations that was far superior to Song Jians. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When it comes to formations, you still have a long way to go, Su Lan said with a smile returning to her face. Song Jian snorted coldly and, with a wave of his right hand, the chaotic Sword Qi Palm Imprint in the sky instantly disintegrated, turning into countless Spirit Swords to recondense. This time, Su Lan did not stop him but stood smilingly in place, waiting for Song Jian. Having grasped the extent of Song Jians formation skills, he was intent on breaking through all the sword formations Song Jian evolved, making Song Jian admit defeat willingly! To kill a person and crush their spirit! A fierce glint flashed in the depths of Su Lans eyes! A member of the Human Race with third-order combat power had practically slapped the faces of all the God-sons and Holy-daughters of the Starry Sky Alien Race. Such an existence should be struck back a thousandfold to dampen the morale of the Human Race. The Sword Qi Stone Tower slowly condensed. Su Lan stared at the Sword Qi Stone Tower for a full ten seconds, and a smile finally appeared on his face. Soul Imprisonment, Soul Devouring, I did not expect a third-order combat power human youth to be able to master such a terrifying sword formation! Envy flashed in Su Lans eyes. Rustling~ The array disc was maneuvered, and this time nine small compartments emitted light, with nine beams shooting towards the heavens. In the sky, they converged, and in an instant, countless colorful human-shaped beings flew out of the light and rushed towards the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Before these tiny phantoms even approached the Sword Qi Stone Tower, the fierce Sword Qi on the surface of the tower had already sliced them into pieces. However, these tiny phantoms were numerous and seemed endless. One inch, two inches, three inches These tiny figures advanced inch by inch towards the Sword Qi Stone Tower, at the cost of hundreds of them perishing with each inch gained. Song Jian had a vague feeling that he must not let these tiny phantoms get close to the Sword Qi Stone Tower; otherwise, his tactic might be unraveled by the opponent! The opponents proficiency in formations is extremely high; just by observing with the naked eye, they can find the core of the formation. Such an ability is simply terrifying! Song Jian glanced at Su Lan, a hint of apprehension in his eyes. At this time, Su Lans Domain Power had been unleashed. A Domain Power with hardly any fluctuations enveloped an area of hundreds of meters around Su Lan, and Song Jian was also encompassed within this power without any awareness. This was Su Lans special Domain PowerCthe Formation Domain. Within his Domain, any formation was almost instantly transparent to Su Lan. Song Jian, drenched in sweat, tried his best to control the Sword Qi Stone Tower, pressing it down towards Su Lan, but beneath the tower, countless tiny phantoms held one another, forming a thick platform that propped up the tower, preventing it from pressing down. The tiny phantoms continued to shatter, with thousands of them breaking apart each second. The closer to the tower they got, the faster they broke, but from the nine beams of light formed by the compartments, such phantoms seemed endless, engaging in an energy consumption war with Song Jian! Su Lans expression was stern; this was a war of attrition, a test of who would falter first. If his tiny phantoms managed to get close to the Sword Qi Stone Tower, then the chances of him winning this battle would rise above eighty percent. After ten minutes, Su Lans complexion grew increasingly pale. Looking above, the tiny phantoms were stacked upon each other, now less than an inch from the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Gritting his teeth, Su Lan spat out a mouthful of his essence blood onto the array disc. For a moment, another nine compartments glowed brightly, merging with the nine beams of light in front of them. In an instant, the number of small human shadows multiplied two or three times, and within a few seconds, they charged onto the surface of the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Song Jians brows knitted slightly as the small human shadows enveloped the Sword Qi Stone Tower like ants covering an object. In no time at all, the Sword Qi Stone Tower began to tremble slightly. Each small human shadow began to invade through the crevices in the stones of the Sword Qi Stone Tower. In a short while, blackish-grey spots began to appear at the edges of the stone blocks, as the shadows started to erode the inside of the tower. The rate of erosion by the spots was extremely fast, spreading rapidly towards the center of the stone blocks in a speed visible to the naked eye. Damn it! Song Jians frown deepened, and in an instant, he felt his control over the Sword Qi Stone Tower rapidly declining. The opponent was actually trying to wrest control of the Sword Qi Stone Tower! Having ones Sword Formation snatched away was a sheer humiliation for the caster! As more and more black spots appeared on the surface of the stone tower, eventually, even the entire tower turned into a black tower, Song Jians expression was dark as thunder! Shatter! Song Jian gritted his teeth and ordered in a low voice. Boom~ With a loud noise, the entire tower suddenly shattered, turning into countless Sword Qi burning with dark red flames. The Red Lotus Karma Fire emerged, instantly burning the human-shaped shadows attached to its surface to a crisp. The Red Lotus Karma Fire, possessing purifying power, was the nemesis of these small human shadows! What a pity! Su Lans face revealed a hint of regret. In at most ten seconds, he would have completely taken control of the Sword Qi Stone Tower and turn it against Song Jian. But at the last moment, Song Jian chose to give up rather than continue to resist. Your mastery of formations is beyond me, Song Jian said expressionlessly to Su Lan. By then, he had also sensed a mysterious power surrounding him, his perception spreading out in an instant, and he detected the fluctuations of the domain of the formation. Previously, the Chaos Sword Canon backlash meant you couldnt cast it; nor are you a match for me in sword formations. What other trump cards do you have? Feel free to use them Su Lan said with a smile. You may have forgotten that, in addition to those two skills, I am also a Sword Master! Song Jian replied with a smile, and at the thought, numerous Spirit Swords reappeared around his body. Su Lans expression changed slightly, and he said with a smile, You have fully deciphered your sword formations, are you saying you still have a new Sword Formation that you havent used yet? Kill! Song Jian shouted lowly and lunged towards Su Lan, with Spirit Swords swirling around him like guards, emitting a sharp intent to kill. Su Lans face changed drastically, and he hurriedly manipulated the formation plate. Whir~ Light erupted from dozens of compartments, condensing into various weapons in the air like swords, spears, axes, and halberds, along with other ordinary yet bizarre weapons, which quickly solidified and rushed towards Song Jian. In an instant, sparks flew as the Spirit Swords clashed with these formation-constructed weapons. The battle between the two men unleashed the momentum of two armies clashing. In my domain, all these weapons are divine arms; the scales of victory will ultimately tip in my favor! Su Lan said, smiling as he continued to manipulate the formation plate, condensing weapons and sending them at Song Jian. Chapter 1502 - Chapter 1502 Chapter 1504 Beheading Chapter 1502: Chapter 1504: Beheading Chapter 1502: Chapter 1504: Beheading ` The weapons summoned by Su Lan were all constructed by formations and, within his domain, they all received an enhancementCin terms of strength, toughness, or power, they surpassed the Spirit Swords summoned by Song Jian. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Su Lan summoned more and more weapons, one after another, the Spirit Swords finally shattered after withstanding numerous impacts. I told you, within my domain, you cannot defeat me! Su Lan declared confidently. Although Su Lan was a peak Legendary Realm fighter, he possessed the combat power of a Demi-God Level warrior. His understanding of formations was profound. If he could choose the time and place for battle, even against a Demi-God Level opponent, he had a high probability of victory! In fact, on the Starry Sky Battlefield, Su Lans strength could only be exerted up to eighty percent; he needed to release all formations through the formation plate in his hand. A domain of formations, huh Song Jian was surrounded by more than a dozen weapons, unable to continue approaching Su Lan. The Sky-breaking Sword in his hand moved like a swimming dragon, constantly repelling the weapons crafted by formations, but these weapons only purpose was to delay him, preventing Song Jian from getting closer to Su Lan. As time passed, Song Jians Spirit Swords would be shattered one by one, and then Song Jian himself would be facing an overwhelming number of weapons. Time! Song Jian murmured softly, and a gleaming light burst forth from the Time Imprint on his chest, instantaneously releasing a mysterious power that spread out within a ten-meter radius from his body. Su Lans eyebrows slightly furrowed. Within his domain of formations, he suddenly perceived a disturbanceChis own Domain Power was being repelled by Song Jian! This is, Domain Power? Impossible, he, hes only at the third tier of Combat Power Su Lan looked at Song Jian with surprise in his eyes. Around Song Jian, the formation-crafted weapons began to decay and deteriorate rapidly, as though they had gone through a thousand years of aging. Meanwhile, the Spirit Swords around Song Jian remained unaffected. Each Spirit Sword wielded different sword techniques. As the suppression by the number of formation weapons and the power of the formations dissipated, the true force of the Spirit Swords was fully unleashed. For a moment, the formation weapons released by Su Lan were in retreat. Although it was only within a ten-meter range, Song Jians continuous advance brought him closer and closer to Su Lan, and the Domain Power within the ten meters became a key factor in determining the victory. Domain Power, Third-tier Combat Power that has comprehended Domain Power, this child is remarkable! exclaimed a God-level strong member of the Human Race. The stronger members of the Human Race had been ready to come to Song Jians aid, as he seemed to be suppressed by Su Lan from the start, but unexpectedly, Song Jian had already comprehended Domain Power at the third tierCand it seemed that the rank of his Domain Power was far above Su Lans, otherwise, he could not have maintained the ten-meter range without any change. What attribute is your Domain Power? Su Lans face changed dramatically as he watched the formation weapons decay and destroy rapidly, his body trembling slightly. Corrosion Domain, Collapse Domain, Array Poison Domain, or is it an Array Poison Domain that counters formations? Su Lans thoughts raced in his mind. Domain Power is myriad and changeable; even if two people show the same Domain Power, the core attributes may be different. His own Domain Power, unless he said it himself, would probably be hard to detect by others. As Song Jian nearly closed in within ten meters, Su Lan felt an immense crisis and, gritting his teeth, spat out another mouthful of vital blood. The entire formation plate suddenly lit up with a dazzling light as hundreds of tiny compartments glowed simultaneously. Crack~ Suddenly, a crack appeared in the center of the formation plate, but Su Lan ignored it and continued to manipulate the plate rapidly. After spitting out another mouthful of vital blood, Su Lans aura suddenly weakened, and even his Domain Power could no longer maintain a range of hundreds of meters and began to shrink slowly. ` ` But the weapons constructed from the formations suddenly saw their power surge by thirty percent. A desperate struggle! A look of disdain appeared on Song Jians face. With a thought, dozens of Spirit Swords revolving around him suddenly converged toward the Sky-breaking Sword, extending more than ten meters from the tip. Song Jian swung his arm forward fiercely, like cracking a long whip, and slashed viciously towards Su Lan. This was just a minor technique using Spirit Swords, but at this moment, the effect was exceptionally good! Su Lan, still ten meters away from Song Jian, had not expected that Song Jian could suddenly attack right in front of him; he instinctively used the formation weapons in his hand to block the foremost Spirit Sword. The formation weapons in Su Lans hands were also of Legendary quality, made from many precious materials, and their hardness was no less than that of weapons of Legendary quality. Bang! The leading Spirit Sword, ablaze with dark red flames, hacked fiercely upon the formation weapon, immediately sparking flames a foot high and leaving a deep sword mark on it. It pained Su Lan to see this, as just this one sword mark would require a vast amount of precious materials to repair! Die! While Su Lan was still feeling the pain, he suddenly sensed a fatal threat enveloping him; he looked up to see the Spirit Swords, originally lined up, slashing at him one after another. Dammit! A fierce look appeared on Su Lans face as he rapidly manipulated the formation weapon, and the weapons from the surrounding battle formations quickly moved to his support. Crack~ Just then, a crisp crackling sound came from the formation weapon, and a mouthful of blood was spat out. Su Lans face turned frighteningly pale as he looked at the newly cracked formation weapon with a bitter smile on his face. Heaven forsakes me! Su Lan murmured to himself. At this moment, on the formation weapon where the Spirit Sword had struck, an inconspicuous crack had formed along the edges of the sword mark, which had then extended to the inside of the formation weapon. That cracking sound had come from within, and the fissure had also originated from the inside. It turned out that the previous attack from the Spirit Sword had not only left a mark on the surface but had also damaged the internal structure of the formation weapon. In his haste, Su Lan had not noticed and had instead tried to activate the weapons maximum power, resulting in a structural fracture and backfire. Thud, thud, thud~ Dozens of Spirit Swords pierced through Su Lans body, leaving behind several bloody holes. Song Jians eyes narrowed as he pounced forward like lightning, instinctively using the Golden Escape Skill. After a flash of golden light, Song Jian had already rushed in front of Su Lan, and the Sky-breaking Sword viciously chopped toward his neck. As the sword light flashed, Su Lans head soared into the air, and at the same time, the weapons from the ongoing battlefield formations also shattered. ` Chapter 1503 - Chapter 1503 Chapter 1505 Chain of Missions Chapter 1503: Chapter 1505: Chain of Missions Chapter 1503: Chapter 1505: Chain of Missions Still defeated! A bitter smile emerged on Su Lans face as her body, riddled with more than a dozen bloody holes, gushed blood like a fountain before she finally sighed and plummeted to the ground. As Su Lans body fell, her life rapidly slipping away, she eventually became a corpse. The moment Su Lans corpse hit the dust, Song Jian received a system notification of the completed task; System: Hidden task Path of the Holy Child preliminary task completed, qualification to enter the Bloody Arena obtained; Note: The difficulty of subsequent tasks will increase significantly, please proceed with caution; if you choose to give up now, you can receive a reward of one thousand merit points! Would you like to settle the reward now? Yes/No Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Defeating three Legendary Realm powerhouses from another realm and only getting rewarded a thousand merit points, are you kidding me! Song Jian widened his eyes, unable to help but read the system prompt again. Realizing it wasnt a problem with his vision, he quickly grasped that this hidden task was likely part of a series, where the reward for the initial segment is often low, but with each subsequent completion, the rewards significantly increase. If he could complete the entire task series, the gains would be immense, and the rewards, exceedingly generous! Such series of tasks are hard to trigger and their difficulty rises like climbing stairs, getting harder as one proceeds. Even if a player happens to luck into such a task, they often have to give up midway due to their limited strength after completing several stages. Song Jian stared at the task prompt for a full ten seconds before decisively choosing No, opting to embark on the new task! After Song Jian selected No, the task did not update immediately. He understood that the conditions to trigger the second stage had not yet been met and that he might have to wait until the Bloody Arena opened before the next stage would commence. At that moment, the Starry Sky Alien Race glared at Song Jian with such vehemence as if they wanted to devour him alive. Three Legendary Realm powerhouses had all been slain by Song Jian alone, especially the last one, Su Lan, who possessed the potential to reach Demi-God Level, yet died by the hand of Song Jian, who was at the third tier of Combat Power. This fact made many aliens yearn to tear Song Jian into countless pieces! What to do? Who else can restrain him? An Alien Races Divine Level powerhouse asked in a low voice, filled with rage. Its very difficult. This young Sword Master possesses exceptional swordsmanship and has his own understanding of the Sword Formation. Those whose swordsmanship exceeds his cannot match his understanding of formations, and those who outdo him in formations dont have his expertise in swordsmanship As a Sword Master, Song Jian was meant to embody Thousand Swords within himself; just the Thousand Swords Art alone had absorbed countless other sword techniques in order to advance. Moreover, Song Jian had his own comprehension of the Sword Formation. Although Su Lans mastery of formations was much superior to Song Jians, and the Thousand Swords Art had been suppressed, when it came to pure swordsmanship, Su Lan was far inferior, resulting in his death by the sword at Song Jians hands. Amidst the silence, a Demi-God Level Holy Child slowly stepped forward. Nalan Ji, come back! A Divine Level powerhouse furrowed his brow and sternly reprimanded him in a low voice. Deploying a Demi-God Level warrior at this time is akin to admitting defeat to the Human Race. To deal with a third tier Combat Power youngster, were deploying someone at Demi-God Level; does this imply our Alien Race has no one else? Another Divine Level powerhouse said angrily. Demi-God Level is the stage of comprehending the Power of Law, whereas Divine Level is the stage of fully mastering the Power of Law. Some formidable Divine Level powerhouses even mastered more than one Power of Law. Confronted by the rebuke of Divine Level powerhouses, Nalan Ji did not dare to take it lightly and turned back, bowing and saying, Esteemed seniors, within the Legendary Realm, who else is a match for this person? Are we, the Starry Sky All Races, just going to keep silent and let our dignity be challenged like this? Above the Human Race encampment, the atmosphere was light and cheerful. Divine Level powerhouses smiled relaxedly, conversing with each other, and their words were full of praise for Song Jian. And those talents of the Human Race gazed enviously at Song Jian, even though their strengths were much greater than his. But now, even the Legendary Realms talents did not dare to show any arrogance in front of Song Jian, and even the Demi-God Level prodigies had begun to take Song Jian seriously from the bottom of their hearts. Mission accomplished, can I retreat now? Song Jian thought to himself, looking around; no one from the Human Race came forward, and the Starry Sky Alien Race was silent as well, leaving him standing alone in the air, which was a bit awkward. Song Jian, come back. Winning three consecutive battles has greatly boosted the morale of our Human Race. Your own energy expenditure isnt small either, so theres no need to push yourself further. Come back and rest a while before we talk, a god-level powerhouse from the Xuan Tian Sect called out with a laugh. Song Jian, feeling relieved, clasped his hands towards the strong presence and flew back above the Human Race camp. Seeing him leave, the Starry Sky Alien Race also breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. This standoff was uncomfortable not only for Song Jian, but even more so for them. Kid, you need to know when to stop while youre ahead. Do you really not fear the other side getting angry out of embarrassment and sending a Demi-God Level powerhouse to directly cut you down? As Song Jian flew back to the Human Race camp, a voice transmission from one of the strong Human Race members suddenly reached his ears. Thank you for the guidance, senior! Song Jian quickly bowed in thanks. He had already seen earlier that the other side seemed to want to deploy a Demi-God Level powerhouse. If the standoff continued a moment longer, the other side might have really let go of all concerns and sent a Demi-God Level Holy Child to directly kill Song Jian! As soon as Song Jian left, a Demi-God Level Holy Child from the alien race jumped out and started challenging the pride of the Human Race. Soon enough, a Demi-God Level Human Race powerhouse also leaped out, and the two immediately began to fight. The battle of Demi-God Level powerhouses was naturally much more intense than those of the Legendary Realm. Though they had just begun to comprehend the Power of Law, their might was incomparable to that of Domain Power. Senior brother, youre really amazing! Xin Ling looked at Song Jian with an admiring face, and Guo Xiao, Chen Yang, and Zhao Hai also looked at Song Jian as if they had just met him, utterly shocked. Senior Brother Song, you were, you were holding back your strength all this time, Zhao Hai said sheepishly. When they had band together to kill a Legendary Realm powerhouse, Song Jian joining them had certainly made things a lot easier, but they only felt Song Jian was a bit stronger than themselves. Only today did they finally realize that Song Jians strength was far beyond theirs; even without them, Song Jian could actually kill a Legendary Realm powerhouse alone. Young friend, would you care to come and have a word with this old man? At that moment, an ancient voice rang out next to Song Jians ear. Following the sound, he saw an old man with white hair, leaning on a walking stick, smiling at him. This elder was exuding an aura of decay and ancientness, with wrinkles on his face as deep as if carved by a knife. The whole person seemed as if he had lived through a thousand years. Song Jian was taken aback, then with a leap, he stepped on a flying sword and flew towards the elder. Senior! Song Jian greeted with a bow, but as he lifted his head, he saw the elder extend a finger, pointing towards his forehead! PS: Thank you to A Cup That Ends the Past for the 2 QiDian coins reward~. Crying! Chapter 1504 - Chapter 1504 Chapter 1506 Compensation Chapter 1504: Chapter 1506 Compensation Chapter 1504: Chapter 1506 Compensation Song Jian approached the elder, and after respectfully bowing, he was just about to speak when the elder suddenly stretched out a finger and pointed it towards Song Jians forehead, right between the eyebrows. The elders finger moved toward Song Jians forehead not quickly, yet Song Jian felt as though he had been ensnared by a vast net made of countless fingers. No matter how he tried to dodge, he couldnt avoid even one of them. In his confusion, Song Jian felt as if the outcomeCthat the finger would touch his foreheadChad been determined the moment it was extended. Being touched between the brows was the end result, and at this moment, he was just experiencing the process, an unbearably uncomfortable and abnormal feeling, which made Song Jian feel an urge to retch. The tip of the elders finger gently touched Song Jians forehead, and he could not feel any pressure at all. But just as he was puzzled by this, a scorching heat suddenly emanated from his forehead. Ah! Song Jian couldnt help but let out a pained cry. It felt as if someone was thrusting a red-hot iron rod directly into his eye. Hmph, a prodigy of the Human Race, how dare your foreign kind be so insolent! the elder scoffed. Roar~ A dragons roar exploded from within Song Jian, and the phantom of a golden Giant Dragon with three heads slowly emerged from his body. Its six eyes were fixed intently on the elder. This one is favored by the Dragon God and friends with the Dragon Clan, how dare you the center head of the Giant Dragon bellowed. Before it could finish speaking, the elder snorted coldly and continued to point his finger at the dragons phantom. Eradicate God! With a low shout, a beam of golden light burst forth from the elders finger and struck the Giant Dragons phantom. Silently, the phantom of the Giant Dragon began to disintegrate bit by bit. The dragon seemed furious, with gnashing teeth and claws, and its three heads almost bit the elder. But in an instant, the Giant Dragons phantom turned into snowflake-like particles and dissipated in the air. A bloody hole appeared on Song Jians forehead, from which blood gushed forth. However, given Song Jians robust constitution, it wasnt long before the bleeding stopped, leaving only a ghastly blood hole that had not yet healed. Elder, what is this Song Jian grimaced with pain, a look of incomprehension on his face. Boy, those not of our kind, surely have different hearts! the elder stared at Song Jian and said, Dont think that just because those other races have given you some benefits, they are good people. I dont know what that Dragon God is, but what it gave you is not good for the Human Race! Song Jian opened his skill bar and saw that indeed, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye skill had disappeared without a trace, causing him to feel a mix of amusement and helplessness. It was known that his Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, previously just a piece of silver-grade external equipment, the Vertical Eye, had evolved after receiving the Dragon Gods Blessing and containing a trace of the Dragon Gods Power. In past battles, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye proved quite useful, at least for scouting purposes. It was far more effective than the systems built-in monster detection system, which could only detect monsters up to ten levels higher than ones own strength. Beyond that threshold, all one would see would be skulls and question marks for attributes. With the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, however, it was possible to clearly discern the attributes of monsters more than ten levels above, essentially offering an enhanced version of the scouting system. Besides, the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye also had offensive capabilities and could even release the aura of the Dragon God, having a deterrent effect on monsters below the deity level. Now that it was lost, Song Jian suddenly found it hard to accept! Hmph, this Dragon God didnt harbor any good intentions! Upon seeing Song Jians unconcerned demeanor, the elder snorted coldly and said, The power of the Dragon God is contained within that eye of yours. Its a deity-level entity. Dont you realize that its bloodline is continuously eroding your original bloodline of the Human Race? If I hadnt removed it today, in a decade or so, your body would have mutated, turning you into a half-dragon. By then, will you identify as the Human Race, the Dragon Clan, or something like them? The elder glanced disdainfully at the Starry Sky All Races in the distance. Among the Starry Sky All Races, many have the bloodline of the Human Race, with numerous individuals bearing human characteristics. However, unless it is the pure bloodline of the Human Race, they are regarded as another race. Hearing that the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye could change his own bloodline, Song Jians heart sank. He knew that the reason why Abyss players were in a different camp from regular players was that they possessed the bloodline of the Abyss, no longer being purely human. Could it be that in the end, Ill become a monster like the Abyss players? Song Jian couldnt help shuddering at the thought of the mutated traits of Abyss players. Abyss players start off at a much higher level than ordinary players, and many who dont care about their appearance but seek strength eventually become Abyss players. However, as time passed, people noticed that Abyss players were quick-tempered, impulsive, and especially bloodthirsty. During the Abyss invasion scenario, there were even sightings of Abyss players devouring the flesh and blood of wild beasts. This transformation also affected their real-world counterparts, making them prone to aggression and impulsivity in the real world. Whether there were more severe side effects remained unknown at the moment. The emergence of these side effects, once circulated among players, led to fewer and fewer converting their race and profession. T-thank you, Senior! Song Jian, covered in sweat, thanked the elder with another bow. Hmm, the youth is teachable! The elder nodded and said, I am Qi Wuji, an inner sect elder of the Xuan Tian Sect. I see that you inherit the legacy of the Ancient Sword Sect and do not fear powerful enemies, having consecutively slain three Other Race individuals with Legendary Realm power, elevating the prestige of the Human Race. Therefore, Ive taken special action to eliminate the hidden dangers in your body! Song Jian wiped away his cold sweat. When he received the Dragon Gods Blessing, he sensed something was off but didnt pay much attention to it. After all, the Dragon Gods Blessing is considered a boon to any player. Yet, he didnt expect that it also carried hidden risks. Now that he had lost the Breaking Illusion Divine Eye, Song Jian still felt a sense of regret. After all, its effects had been significant, and the eye was slowly enhancing his physical qualities. He had thought it to be a good thing, only to discover that as his physical qualities improved, it was also altering his bloodline! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Losing that eye will cause your strength to decrease some Qi Wuji was lost in thought for a moment, seemingly hesitant about something. After a period of contemplation, he sighed, pulled out a scroll from his bosom, and handed it to Song Jian, saying, This is a cultivation technique I devised during my leisure time. I shall gift it to you, hoping it will offer you some compensation! Chapter 1505 - Chapter 1505 Chapter 1507 Perception Eye Chapter 1505: Chapter 1507: Perception Eye Chapter 1505: Chapter 1507: Perception Eye ` The old man handed Song Jian a Skill Scroll, to his great delight. Other items Song Jian couldnt take out of the secret realm and could only be exchanged for merits, but Song Jian, who had already exchanged for the Sword Immortal suit, no longer had any need for the items in the Star Hall. For him, the usefulness of merits had greatly diminished. However, after learning a Skill Scroll like this, Song Jian could indeed take it out of the secret realm. Elders gift is too generous to refuse, thank you, senior! Song Jian bowed deeply in thanks. Good! Qi Wuji smiled and nodded. Song Jian opened the Skill Scroll and took a glance, discovering it was an epic scouting skill, Perception Eye. Perception Eye (Epic): Level 1, Active, Skill Description: Utilizes perception to scout target attributes; extremely covert, making it very hard to detect while scouting; enhances perception attribute, skill level increases by 1, Spirit Points increase by 10; Skill Requirement: 200 Mental Strength; Skill Explanation: This skill can only be improved through cultivation and cannot be leveled up using skill points. Perception Eye was perfectly compensating for the loss of Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. Moreover, Perception Eye was even more stealthy than Breaking Illusion Divine Eye when scouting targets. After learning it, the skill would also enhance his perception attribute and Mental Strength. With each level up, it boosted his Spirit Points by ten. Maximizing the skill would skew Song Jians mouth from grinning, considering that after becoming a Sword Master, Song Jians main attribute had shifted from strength and agility to Spirit Points. The higher his Spirit Points, the more powerful his swordsmanship skills would be. The only downside was that it couldnt be leveled up using skill points. With each level gained, he needed to cultivate and comprehend on his own. Otherwise, he might forever be stuck at level one without improvement. However, the upside was that it didnt consume any skill points. With each level up, players could only gain one skill point, which made many players hesitate to learn common skills outside of their profession. Although some tasks or items could increase skill points, they were merely a drop in the bucket compared to the vast and complex skills in the game world. Players skill points were always insufficient! Luckily, players didnt need to cultivate skills like the characters in the game. With just a tap of their hand, the contents of the Skill Scroll would be imprinted in their minds, as though they had practiced for years. Looking at Perception Eye in his skill tab, Song Jian closed his eyes slightly and quickly felt as if a pair of eyes rose from within his body, hovering in mid-air, observing his surroundings with a God-like perspective. At the same time, when those eyes fixated on a target, the targets attributes appeared in his mind without omission, nearly as detailed as with Breaking Illusion Divine Eye. What was most important was that no one around him noticed when he used Perception Eye. Its concealment was even capable of deceiving divine beings, making Song Jian feel thrilled. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. The disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect who were taking their assessment grew more anxious by the day. The coalition attack on the Human Races residence should happen after the Bloody Arena. I wonder if well be teleported out by then. If we havent been transported away when it happens, brothers, well have to fend for ourselves! Zhao Hai sighed and said quietly. Dont be so pessimistic. Its just the Sea of Consciousness sustaining damage, whats the big deal? The benefits weve acquired in the secret realm have long outweighed that, right? Chen Yang said disapprovingly. ` You dont understand, the damage inflicted by god-level powerhouses could trace back to its origin, even if we leave the secret realm, the damage might still carry over, and that would be trouble! Zhao Hai shook his head. Hmph, if it comes to that, Ill just end myself, alright! Chen Yang snorted coldly. You really are, sigh! Zhao Hai shook his head again, remaining silent. By the way, does anyone know what the Bloody Arena entails? Brother Song Jian is qualified to participate in the Bloody Arena; anyone who knows about it better speak up quick. We dont want Brother Song Jian going in blind and suffering for it! Xin Ling spoke loudly. Bloody Arena? Hmph, I said it half a month ago, when the sky turned blood-red, only then did I realize that there was such a thing as the Bloody Arena in this secret realm, can you believe it! Zhao Hai scoffed. Song Jian smiled faintly. It was almost impossible for the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect to know about the Bloody Arena because in history, such an event, just like the sneak attacks on the Human Race strongholds by the myriad tribes, usually occurred in the middle or later stages after the opening of the Starry Sky Battlefield. Previous trials had never lasted that long, and typically within a few hundred years of the opening of the Starry Sky Battlefield, the disciples would be sent back. The Bloody Arena, I seem to remember an elder mentioning it casually while transmitting a skill! Guo Xiao suddenly spoke: It is said that all participants are thrown into a special space that has existed since the opening of the Starry Sky Battlefield. Inside is a desolate region with not a blade of grass in sight, inhabited by a kind of special monster. They are three zhang tall, immensely strong, devour metal, and some even have three heads and six arms. In such an environment, not to mention ordinary people, even those gods and saints might not be able to come out alive! Guo Xiao glanced at Song Jian and continued: The so-called Bloody Arena is actually an area that will suddenly open on a certain day. After entering this area, no matter how many people go in, it will only reopen to release them when the number of people drops to only nine. Hiss, only nine people can come out? Everyones faces showed a look of shock. You must know that just the gods and saints from other races already exceeded ten thousand, not to mention the prodigies of the Human Race. When the time comes, in order to compete for the spots to leave, all races, including the Human Race, are likely to become enemies. Everyone will be in danger, and its even more likely that not a single person will come out, resulting in a total annihilation! Because its too bloody, and too many die, its known as the Bloody Arena, meaning, once you enter, you either succeed or become a corpse, carried out horizontally! Guo Xiao shook his head and said: How could there be any corpses left in that place? The dead are eaten by those monsters. Except for the few who endure until the end, the rest will die with nowhere to bury them! Its so dangerous, yet so many people enter? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, unable to resist asking: There must be great opportunities and benefits inside, otherwise, it wouldnt make so many people go crazy! You must know that entry into the Bloody Arena is limited, and not just anyone who wishes to can enter. If youre not a Human Race prodigy or a god or saint from another race, dont even think about getting inside. Inside, its said there are benefits that even god-level powerhouses covet! Guo Xiao forced a smile, hesitated for a moment, and then said: Its rumored that anyone who enters the Bloody Arena and survives will become a god-level powerhouse in the future, not just a common one but among the top. Furthermore, these people will have an easier time breaking through the god-level realm after becoming god-level powerhouses! PS: Thank you XZH0010 for the reward of 2 Qidian coins! Crying Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1506 - Chapter 1506 Chapter 1508 The Savage Chapter 1506: Chapter 1508: The Savage Chapter 1506: Chapter 1508: The Savage Benefits coveted by Divine-level powerhouses? Song Jian was instantly stunned. He wasnt even in the Legendary Realm yet, so was competing for this a bit too premature? Breaking through to the Divine level, what realm is that? Zhao Hai suddenly asked. Creation-level, as for how strong this realm is, I dont know either. I only know the name of the realm! Guo Xiao shook his head and said, Our Imperial Sword Sect is inherited from the Ancient Sword Sect, which, it is said, had Creation-level masters in existence. Those are too far from us! Xin Ling shook her head and said to Song Jian, Senior Brother, perhaps you shouldnt go this time. The Bloody Arena is too dangerous. I fear that even Demi-God level powerhouses might not be able to protect themselves upon entering, and although your strength can match the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, but Song Jian knew that if the Bloody Arena could attract so many outstanding figures, there must be a great secret! But for him right now, he truly lacked the confidence to survive until the end amidst the slaughter of so many from the Legendary Realm and Demi-God level powerhouses! This is a hidden sequential quest; once completed, the final reward must be extremely generous! Song Jians face showed a hesitant expression. Just at this moment, the far-off sky, already crimson as blood, suddenly burst with the sound of thunder out of nowhere! Boom rumble~ Within the blood-colored sky, a flash of lightning suddenly appeared, spanning the entire sky. In an instant, everyone appeared midair, looking up at the lightning in the sky. For a long time, the lightning did not dissipate. Instead, it turned into a massive crack spanning thousands of miles. Behind the crack was endless darkness, and thick scents of blood spread from the crack, making the chaotic atmosphere of the entire Starry Sky Battlefield even more violent. Go! Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nobody knew who shouted first, but in a moment, countless figures, like swallows returning to their nest, surged toward the crack, resolutely disappearing into it. As people entered, the crack visibly started to shrink rapidly. In no time, nearly all the Demi-God level sons and daughters of the gods and the human races pride had entered. A Divine-level powerhouse from the Human Race turned to the others and said, Legendary Realm, those who have confidence in themselves can also enter to search for opportunities! What opportunities lay within the Bloody Arena, neither Song Jian nor the Imperial Sword Sects trial disciples knew, but the disciples from the big sects already knew. Upon hearing that those of the Legendary Realm could enter, some already restless disciples hesitated no more and leaped toward the crack, like moths to a flame. Seeing the resolute faces, Song Jian was utterly astounded. What kind of opportunity could make these Legendary Realm powerhouses risk their lives to enter the Bloody Arena? The Starry Sky Alien Race was no different, with the Legendary Realm powerhouses one after another flying toward the crack. As these Legendary Realm powerhouses entered, the crack began to close even faster. In a short while, it had already shrunk to a few thousand feet across. Senior Brother! Xin Ling looked at Song Jian worriedly, she could tell that he still wanted to go in. No matter, its just a secret realm. At worst, my sea of consciousness suffers some damage, and Ill need a year and a half to recover! Song Jian said with a slight smile. Compared to others, even if Song Jian died inside, it would be nothing more than an early exit from the secret realm. If others dared to venture forth, why shouldnt Song Jian! Senior Brother, be careful! Xin Ling, no longer trying to dissuade him, said with a fist salute. Senior Brother, be careful! Guo Xiao and others also saluted with their fists one after another. Song Jian nodded at them, then leaped up, stepping on a flying sword, and flew towards the crack. Indeed, if this child does not die, his future achievements will be boundless! Qi Wuji, watching the figure of Song Jian, said with a smile on his face, To enter the Bloody Arena with third-tier Combat Power, he must be the first in thousands of years! Master Qi, arent you afraid that this little third-tier Combat Power guy will fall in the Bloody Arena? You know, not just those Demi-God Level divine sons and holy daughters, even the monsters with three heads and six arms might not be something he can handle, right? A Creation-level expert laughed beside him. Heh, if he truly perishes, then thats his fate! A smile appeared on Qi Wujis face as he said, But, his life is tough. In my opinion, its much tougher than those so-called divine sons and holy daughters. If you dont believe me, just wait and see! Like everyone else, Song Jian flew into the gap in the sky. After entering the gap, Song Jian suddenly found himself being pulled forward by a mysterious force, continuing to fly even without using the Sword Flight Art, unable to fall from the sky. A ring of light mysteriously appeared around his body, enveloping him. Looking around, there were thousands of similar rings shimmering faintly all over the place. So many Legendary Realm experts, its hard to know how many will survive. Heh, in the end, probably not a single one will make it! Song Jian thought to himself. In front of the Demi-God Realm, the power of Domains stands no chance against the Power of Law. Although Song Jians prowess could rival the peak experts of the Legendary Realm due to his possession of Domain Power, particularly the higher-grade Time Domain, it was enough to provide him with the combat capabilities of the Legendary Realm. However, in the face of the Demi-God Realm, he, like all those Legendary Realm experts, had no power to fight back, unless Unless my Time Domain evolves into the Time Law, Song Jian thought to himself. To evolve the Time Domain into the Time Law, more treasures related to the power of time needed to be devoured by Song Jians Time Imprint. The Tree of Life he had previously planted in the fragmented universe had not yet fully grown. Once it did, Song Jian would be able to continuously gain Posuo Fruits, which contained Law Fragments. By then, even if it required piling them up, he could advance his Time Domain into the Time Law! At that thought, Song Jian seemed to see the verdant World Tree in the fragmented universe, growing ceaselessly, resonating with the World Tree in the real world. Once both trees had grown, Song Jians potential would definitely surpass that of everyone else. His vision went dark, and Song Jian suddenly felt weightless as he plummeted to the ground like a stone. The ring of light that had enveloped him started to emit a crimson glow, as if it were burning. On the pitch-black land below, large, hulking humanoid monsters wrestled and frolicked with each other. One of them, a golden-metallic sheen creature with three heads and six arms, suddenly looked up with an angry expression on its face. Oh ho ho, ah oh~ The wild man roared, and the others at play looked up as well, gazing at the falling meteor trailing a long tail of fire across the sky. They hammered their chests, emitting roars of fury. Under the leadership of the three-headed, six-armed wild man, a large group of wild men rushed towards the area where the meteor fell. This scene played out repeatedly on the black land, with more and more wild men running toward the area of the meteors fall. Unbeknownst to Song Jian, the moment they entered the Bloody Arena, they had already attracted the enmity of countless wild men Chapter 1507 - Chapter 1507 Chapter 1509 Bloody Arena Chapter 1507: Chapter 1509: Bloody Arena Chapter 1507: Chapter 1509: Bloody Arena Within the Bloody Arena, there was only one species of monster, and that was the race of towering barbarians. These barbarians were divided into thousands of tribes, both large and small, dwelling across the region. Since nothing green could grow, these barbarians survived daily by consuming the black soil of the earth. The barbarian tribes also waged wars against each other, but today, upon witnessing the sky filled with falling meteors, even warring tribes would cease combat and head towards the direction of the meteor shower in a truce. To these barbarians, Song Jian and the other intruders who entered the Bloody Arena were considered aliens from beyond the stars, who must be eliminated without exception. In the sky, tens of thousands of meteors, drew ever closer to the earth. Song Jian saw countless humanoid creatures running towards the area where they were falling, filling him with an ominous premonition. Just then, Song Jian noticed that the meteors beside him were suddenly changing their trajectory, heading towards a different location, which startled him. How are they controlling the direction of the fall? Song Jian wondered silently. If they continued to fall straight down, they would surely end up encircled by the monsters on the ground. Then, forget about surviving until the end; theyd probably be attacked by the monsters the moment they touched down. Song Jian closely observed the meteors that had changed direction and realized that they hadnt made any superfluous movements, leading him to understand that the control must be exerted through perception or Mental Strength with the light rings surrounding their bodies. With this in mind, Song Jian immediately spread his Mental Strength into the ring of light and sure enough, once his Mental Strength extended into it, he could control the direction of the fall. However, in such a situation, Mental Strength was rapidly depletedCat a rate of hundreds of points per secondCand with his current level of Mental Strength, he could maintain control for only about a minute. Just need to slightly adjust the direction of the fall, so as not to enter the monsters encirclement, Song Jian thought to himself. Soon, the meteor controlled by Song Jian also started to head for less inhabited areas. Now, he also understood that upon entering the Bloody Arena, the most crucial thing was to survive the onslaught of these monsters, rather than battling with the Holy Children and maidens of the alien tribes. Presumably, those Holy Children and maidens held the same thought. The meteor Song Jian was on traced an arc through the sky, plummeting towards a depression that resembled a dried-up lake. This basin appeared as though it were a parched lake, with hardly any monsters nearby. Such a location would at least allow Song Jian to survive a bit longer in the initial stages. There were many who had set their sights on this area, as numerous meteors started to change their course towards this low-lying land. Moments later, meteor after meteor smashed heavily onto the ground, creating large craters. Song Jian felt only a jolt as the layer of light around his body shattered after blasting a big hole in the ground, seemingly absorbing the full impact of the fall. Song Jian, enveloped inside, was unscathed. Loading out of the crater, Song Jian suddenly discovered a structure in the center resembling a pyramid. Most of it was buried underground, with less than three meters visible on the surface. Moreover, the surface of this structure was pitch black, almost indistinguishable from the ground. If one wasnt looking closely, they would find it hard to detect its presence. Just then, Song Jian heard the distant rumblings of combat explosions. The presence of a Demi-God Level powerhouse, once fully unleashed, was potent enough to be sensed by people thousands of miles away. As the powerful demi-god level presences burst forth and then quickly perished, Song Jian knew that some had already been slain by the native ambush, but it was unclear whether it was the human races chosen ones or the sons and daughters of the Starry Sky Alien Race. Look, those monsters! someone suddenly shouted loudly. All eyes turned to the surroundings of the basin, and figures began to emerge slowly on the high grounds around the basin. An array of indifferent eyes stared at the people who had just fallen into the depression as if they were looking at corpses. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How could they be so fast? Song Jian was shocked. From what he had seen in the sky before, there hadnt been so many monsters in this area, or else, not so many would have fallen here. It was at this moment that Song Jian suddenly received a system prompt. System: Hidden quest Path of the Holy Child triggers a follow-up task, Explore the Tomb! Task requirements: head to the tomb of the great chieftain, seek the ghostly figure of Giles, and engage in conversation with it! Task reward: 100,000 battle experience. After entering the Bloody Arena space, Song Jian finally received the second part of the hidden quest, entering the tomb. The task did not seem very difficult, the reward was only 100,000 battle experience. While that sounded like a lot, at Song Jians current level, it would, at most, only amount to an increase of 1% to 2% experience. Song Jian looked around, there were about a dozen people who had landed in this dried-up lake basin, among which only three or four were from the Human Race, the rest were all from the Starry Sky Alien Race. But the number of monsters appearing around was already several hundred, and among them, there were not a few with three heads and six arms at the demi-god level. The lowest level among these monsters was one hundred and ten, and some with an extra head or an extra pair of arms had already broken through to the Legendary Realm. Those with three heads and six arms were all of demi-god level. Such terrifying monsters, once there were more of them, even god-level powerhouses would not dare to fight them. Otherwise, once entangled by these monsters, more and more would join the fray, and with a large number of demi-god level monsters, even god-level powerhouses could be killed in the siege. Moreover, at the moment, the strongest who had landed in this area were only of demi-god level strength. Just then, above the basin, a ghostly figure of an arena dripping with blood suddenly appeared, with the blood constantly falling yet quickly dissipating in mid-air, never reaching the ground, so no one knew if the blood truly existed. At the moment the Bloody Arena appeared, a mysterious voice resounded in the ears of all who had entered the area. Do you wish to enter the Bloody Arena and engage in a battle to the death? The victor will receive a Vitality Fruit. Yes/No In the moment of Song Jians surprise, two sons of the Starry Sky Alien Race chose Yes. The two transformed into streaks of light and flew into the Bloody Arena, standing on the platform and looking down with a smug expression on their faces. It seems the monsters around cant see the Bloody Arena. Fighting in the arena now is a perfect way to avoid the monsters attacks! Song Jian instantly realized. Some who were too slow showed a look of regret on their faces. The basin was now surrounded by native monsters, and these monsters had begun their charge, with hundreds of beasts lunging forward, their faces twisted in ferocity. Song Jians figure flickered as he dashed toward the center of the basin to seize the tomb, while the others flew up and scattered in all directions. Chapter 1508 - Chapter 1508 Chapter 1510 Tomb Chapter 1508: Chapter 1510: Tomb Chapter 1508: Chapter 1510: Tomb Song Jian quickly arrived at the tomb in the center of the depression. Though it was called a tomb, it actually looked more like a small mound of earth less than three meters tall. A half-remaining stele stood in front of the mound, and the inscriptions on it were already blurred. If not for Song Jians keen eyesight, it would have been impossible to discover this tomb. Approaching the mound, one could vaguely see traces of bricks and stones peeking through the dirt. The black bricks and stones appeared somewhat dilapidated, their surfaces covered with fine cracks, yet they showed no larger holes. Clearly, this tomb had never been excavated since its construction, and it was considered relatively well preserved. There was no possibility of searching for the tomb entrance now, as the savages had already charged into the depression, roaring and howling as they rushed toward the crowd. Suddenly, a Blood Colored Arena appeared in the sky once again. This time, without any prompt, two individuals chose to fight to the death and flew into the arena. Those too slow to act showed expressions of frustration. Intent on entering the tomb, Song Jian had not noticed the prompt about the arenas appearance. By the time he realized it, it was too late; on the two arenas in the sky, four individuals looked down at the surging savage monsters below with relief on their faces. Entering the Blood Colored Arena gave them a fifty-fifty chance of survival, but those who remained in the depression had almost no chance of living. Phew, brother, lets hide for a while and wait for those monsters to leave before we settle our duel, how about that? one of the Human Race heroes who had just taken refuge in the arena said to an alien from the Starry Sky Alien Race, wiping away cold sweat. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The alien from the Starry Sky Alien Race looked at the Human Race hero with an irritated expression and gave a slight nod. Deciding life and death now would mean both would die. Even if they emerged as victors, falling back into the depression would lead them to be killed by savage monsters. With ample time in the Blood Colored Arena, as long as a victor was not decided quickly, the arena would continue to exist. For these intruders, the Blood Colored Arena had become a sanctuary; only by entering it could they hope to survive! The fight was about to erupt; the first savage monster to charge down, a creature with three heads and six arms, leapt over ten meters and pounced on an alien from the Legendary Realm. With one hand, it grabbed the aliens head, lifted it high, and with its other hand gripped a leg. It then roared and tore violently, instantly ripping the alien warrior in half in a matter of seconds! The savage monster held its head high, gulping down the spilt blood of the alien eagerly, then tossed aside the corpse. It beat its chest hard, displaying an extremely ferocious demeanor. At this moment, the intruders had no intention of fighting; each used their own unique skills in an attempt to flee the depression. Only Song Jian stood in front of a mound, took a deep breath, and swung his fist fiercely at the mound! Bang! A muffled explosion sounded, Song Jians punch had penetrated the outer wall of the tomb, revealing a large hole! Gusts of cold wind blew out from the black hole, accompanied by wailing spirits, giving the sensation that the gates of Hell had been opened. Seeing the savages already pouncing, Song Jian gritted his teeth and dove into the deep hole of the tomb. Just as Song Jians figure disappeared into the hole, several others ran over and followed him inside. After all, the area wasnt large, and Song Jians actions had caught the attention of a few nearby individuals. At this time, being in the air made one an easier target. Flying would only lead to a quicker death. However, burrowing underground seemed like a good strategy to avoid the savage monsters. Song Jian was unaware that others had followed him inside. As he entered the hole, it was as if he were falling from the sky. Just as the thought of summoning his flying sword crossed his mind, his body jolted, and his feet touched solid ground. Huff, huff, huff~ The moment Song Jian landed, the sound of flames burning arose, and torches suddenly ignited all around, illuminating the surroundings with bright light! It was then that Song Jian saw he had fallen into a large underground hall, surrounded by variously shaped stone statues. Above his head was a large hole through which gray shadows occasionally streaked, giving the impression of ghostly spirits. Thump, thump~ Following behind Song Jian, more falling sounds were heard. Turning his head, he saw three or four people had fallen to the floor, struggling to get up. Ouch, why is it so deep in here! A young prodigy of the Human Race rubbed his lower back with a pained expression and struggled to stand. Seeing Song Jian looking over at him, the man chuckled and said, Brother Song, my name is Zhao Tianyang from the Hanhai Sect. Us being here at the same time must be fate. How about we team up? Heh, you know me? Song Jian laughed. Of course! Brother, your fame on the Starry Sky Battlefield is such that I think nobody is unaware of it. With Tier 3 Combat Power, challenging three warriors from the Legendary Realm of the Starry Sky Alien Race, and even two at the peak of the Legendary RealmCthat strength, even among Legendary Realm warriors, is really something! Zhao Tianyang gave a thumbs-up, his face full of admiration. Song Jian then turned to look at the other two individuals. Short in stature, they were not from the Human Race but rather two divine children from the Starry Sky Alien Race. After falling into the tomb, they quickly grouped together and looked at Song Jian warily before immediately vanishing into the darkness, hiding in a different direction. Hey, brother, it seems these two are afraid of you. What do you say, how about we join forces and finish them off? Theyre just two high-Level Legendary Realm fighters. Even without me, Brother Song could take them on alone, right? Zhao Tianyangs eyes glinted with a hint of murderous intent as he whispered, Even if the Bloody Arena doesnt appear, as long as we kill someone here, we can still get a reward, though not as abundant as the ones from the Blood Colored Arena. Having entered this area with the aim to reap benefits through combat, Song Jian naturally had no objections. After a brief discussion, they chased after the two Alien Race warriors they had seen earlier. However, after a short chase, they gave up. Following the direction in which the two Alien Race warriors had fled, they ended up in a strange passage that resembled a labyrinth with myriad interconnecting paths. Every few meters, a new branch would appear. Initially, they could track by the sound of footsteps, but soon, they realized they were lost within the tomb. How, how could this happen? Zhao Tianyang scratched his head, his expression somewhat embarrassed. Song Jian looked at the task map but didnt see any task prompts. If they were close to a task target, there would be an obvious flashing signal on the map. Since it wasnt there, it meant that Song Jian was still a considerable distance from the task target. Lets search slowly. We cant get out anyway, and we might as well explore this place in the meantime. Perhaps well stumble upon some unexpected treasure! Song Jian remarked. Guess thats all we can do! Zhao Tianyang sighed. The tomb was filled with an eerie atmosphere, and from time to time, ghostly howls rang out. If it werent for the wild beasts and monsters having sealed off the outside, Zhao Tianyang would have never chosen to hide in this tomb. The two continued to tread carefully forward, much slower this time. Soon, a gray shadow appeared around a corner ahead in the passage. Noticing the two men, the gray shadow stopped for a moment, then let out a fierce roar and lunged towards them. Chapter 1509 - Chapter 1509 Chapter 1511 Domain Crystal Chapter 1509: Chapter 1511: Domain Crystal Chapter 1509: Chapter 1511: Domain Crystal Song Jians eyes narrowed as he looked towards the dark shadow ahead. In an instant, the once vague silhouette became crystal clear in his vision, and its attributes naturally appeared in front of Song Jians eyes. The shadow was cloaked in a black, tattered cape that seemed to have been weathered beyond repair around the edges. From within the cape emerged a translucent phantom that resembled a soul, and within the hood of the cape, a pair of crimson eyes stared unblinkingly at the two men, while the half-transparent face displayed a ferocious expression. Undead Guardian! Song Jian called out loudly, This is a guardian of the tomb, be careful, one hundred and twenty-five level, early stage of Legendary Realm! Zhao Tianyang, who had been somewhat nervous, immediately relaxed upon hearing that it was just an early stage creature of the Legendary Realm. Brother Song, with your strength, killing it shouldnt be difficult, right? Zhao Tianyang said with a smile. Song Jian had previously consecutively defeated three Legendary Realm demigods of different races, and his fame had already spread throughout the Human Races settlement, making him a well-known figure. Almost everyone knew that although Song Jian only possessed third-order combat power, his true strength enabled him to slay those at the peak of Legendary Realm. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Be cautious. I suspect its immune to physical attacks! Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and rushed towards the undead. With a thought, countless Spirit Swords appeared and flew towards the Undead Guardian. The blades of Spirit Swords passed through the body of the Undead Guardian, above whom MISS floated up, but soon after, flames dealt over twenty thousand points of damage each rose from the Undead Guardians head. Immune to physical attacks, but it seems to have negative resistance to fire damage, plus the Red Lotus Karma Fire inherently has the effect of purification, doubling the damage against it! Seeing the damage, Song Jian immediately breathed a sigh of relief. If it were a physical class player facing such a creature, it would have been a headache, but for Song Jian, the Red Lotus Karma Fire sheathing the Spirit Swords alone was enough to kill the Undead Guardian before him. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ The Spirit Swords continuously pierced through the body of the Undead Guardian, and in no time, the Undead Guardian turned into grey ashes that floated down from the air, never coming within five meters of Song Jian. Amazing, amazing! Zhao Tianyang complimented from the side, feeling extremely astonished. He had not expected that an Undead Guardian, immune to physical damage and at the Legendary Realm, would be as helpless as a child against Song Jian, with no power to fight back. After the death of the Undead Guardian, a black polyhedral crystal fell from the air, which looked like a perfectly cut black diamond, twinkling with dazzling light. With a thought, Song Jian extended his left hand, and the black crystal, as if drawn by some force, flew into his hand. Undead Crystal, forging material, can be used as the core of an Undead puppet; after using it, theres a certain chance to comprehend the Domain Power! Song Jian examined the attributes of the crystal. Is this, is this a Domain Crystal? Zhao Tianyangs eyes lit up, his face full of surprise. Domain Crystal? Song Jian was taken aback, it was clearly an Undead Crystal, why did Zhao Tianyang call it a Domain Crystal? Seeing Song Jians confusion, Zhao Tianyang took the initiative to explain, saying, This crystal contains Domain Power, which can help one to quickly comprehend the power of a domain. The competition at the Legendary Realm is actually a comparison of Domain Power, whoever has a deeper understanding and control of Domain Power will have the advantage in battle! Brother Song must have also grasped Domain Power, otherwise, it would not be possible for him to slay warriors of the Legendary Realm with only third-order Combat Power! Zhao Tianyang said with a smile, To comprehend Domain Power with third-order Combat Power, in history, there have only been five individuals who have achieved this! Song Jian offered a slight smile but didnt speak. If he hadnt grasped Domain Power and had the ability to resist the Domain Power of warriors of the Legendary Realm, how could he possibly have slain them? After Song Jian successively slaughtered three Legendary Realm warriors, although most people didnt know what kind of Domain Song Jian had comprehended, there was no doubt that Song Jian had mastered Domain Power. Such a Domain Crystal is worth about five thousand merit points! Zhao Tianyang said enviously, No wonder so many people are willing to enter the Bloody Arena. This place truly is a treasure land Song Jian just laughed and didnt care much. The most precious aspect of Domain Crystals was the Domain Power contained within them, but the power in this crystal was that of the Undead Domain, which only undead creatures would appreciate. Any living being who dared to try to comprehend such Domain Power would end up becoming an undead creature. The Undead Domain isnt worth much merit, I suppose! said Song Jian with a laugh. Thats not necessarily true! Zhao Tianyang shook his head and whispered, To some people, Undead Domain Crystals are highly sought after at a high price. After all, undead creatures, so long as they are not annihilated, can become immortal Song Jians heart stirred. If it were true as Zhao Tianyang said, then this Domain Crystal containing the Undead Domain might fetch a higher price than other regular Domain Crystals. The most important thing is, living beings simply cannot comprehend the Undead Domain. Only with an Undead Crystal is there a certain chance to grasp it, and upon comprehending the Undead Domain with an Undead Crystal, one does not die immediately. Instead, the body is slowly eroded by the Force of Death and gradually transforms into a member of the Undead Clan! Zhao Tianyang continued, This transformation allows one to retain memories and remain cognizant as much as possible. The only downside is that the transformation into the Undead Clan takes a long time, and it is very painful! Compared to immortality, that bit of pain should be acceptable, right? Song Jian said with a smile. Thats not necessarily so! Zhao Tianyang shook his head again, Not to mention whether one can truly comprehend the Undead Domain just with an Undead Domain Crystal, even if one really comprehends it, the transformation process can take years, or even over a decade. The feeling of the body slowly decaying and falling apart is too much for many to endure until the end The two continued to walk along the passage, and as they went, Song Jian made markings at the intersections. Faced with a maze-like terrain, they had to resort to such crude methods. After an indeterminate amount of time, just when both had started to feel numb, they suddenly came across an open area. This place seemed to be a large hall that had been transformed from an underground cavern, covering a vast area with black stone slabs laid out on the floor. In the center of the hall stood a huge statue ten zhang tall. In front of the statue, there was an altar. The two legendary powerhouse foreign princes Song Jian had encountered before were now kneeling before the altar, emitting a rich scent of blood from their bodies. Seeing the eerie scene before them, Song Jian and his companion involuntarily stopped in their tracks, looking ahead with a vigilant expression. PS: Thanks to the reader 20200516193942161 for the 500 Qidian coins reward~ Chapter 1510 - Chapter 1510 Chapter 1512 The Answer Chapter 1510: Chapter 1512: The Answer Chapter 1510: Chapter 1512: The Answer Seeing two Legendary Realm foreign powerhouses kneeling silently before the altar, Song Jian and his companion revealed vigilant expressions on their faces as they looked left and right. The entire underground hall was silent, only a few torches around the altar provided light, while everywhere else was pitch-black. Are, are those from the Legendary Realm all dead Zhao Tianyang couldnt help but swallow hard, feeling fearful. He knew his strength had only just reached the early stages of the Legendary Realm. Any one of those two foreign powerhouses could match him. Lets go, take a look. Be careful! Song Jian whispered, gripping the Sky-breaking Sword tightly in his hand as he walked toward the altar. Approaching the altar, they saw that the two foreign powerhouses had a big hole in their chests, as if torn open by a sharp claw, their hearts long gone, leaving only a bloody cavity spurting fresh blood continuously. In front of these two, there was a groove. The blood followed this groove towards the altar, flowing in a strange spiral, managing to work its way up into a pit in the center of the altar. This pit seemed to be only the size of a fist, but blood was ceaselessly drawn from the two Legendary Realm foreigners, pouring into this pit, which never seemed to fill. The blood inside always stayed a finger width from the brim, never overflowing. Have they been made into sacrifices? Zhao Tianyang looked at the statue behind the altar, trying to discern its features, but it was too tall. The torches around the altar only revealed the lower legs of the statue. From a distance, he could vaguely make out its outline. Now, standing at its feet, he could only see up to the thighs; anything higher was hidden in darkness, impossible to recognize. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a horrifying sensation, and hastily leaped backward; Whoosh whoosh~ Several streaks of white light flashed through the dim air, their icy chill penetrating to the bone. Had Song Jian been a moment slower, he would likely have been slashed with cuts deep enough to show bone. Zhao Tianyang let out a piercing scream, and his body was sent flying backward, crashing down seven or eight meters away before falling hard to the ground. The attack had been too fast for Zhao Tianyang to dodge; he could only endure it with his body. The blow inflicted a grave injury. In Song Jians eyes, Zhao Tianyangs Vitality Points had plummeted below the critical one-third mark. Zhao Tianyang seemed to struggle to stand up, but after a couple of twists, his body suddenly went rigid, and then he crashed heavily to the ground, motionless; he looked as if he were already dead. If not for the remaining Vitality Points, Song Jian would have thought he was killed outright by the attack. Song Jian turned to look and saw a monstrous creature that resembled a gigantic praying mantis lying in the middle of the altar, its mouthparts extended with a proboscis that was inserted into the pit, beginning to suck the blood within. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its terrifying dark red compound eyes were fixed unwaveringly on Song Jian as if viewing its next prey, causing Song Jians skin to crawl. Legendary Realm pinnacle Song Jian felt a sinking feeling in his heart. The monsters Domain Power covered less than a meter around it, not because the creature was weak, but because at this distance, the monsters Domain Power was at its most potent. Rapid Domain Song Jian murmured to himself. The monstrositys previous horrifying speed had revealed its Domain Power; it moved far faster than any Legendary Realm powerhouse. Otherwise, Zhao Tianyang would not have been so easily incapacitated, suffering severe injuries from a single blow! This creatures Domain Power could boost its own speed by two to three times. Only a Demi-God Level powerhouses speed could hope to compare. However, Song Jians Mental Strength was formidable, his perceptual range wider than that of a regular Legendary Realm powerhouse. Plus, he had learned the Perception Eye skill, greatly enhancing both his perceptive and mental abilities. Additionally, Song Jians Time Domain played a crucial role. The moment the creature neared, Song Jians Time Domain took effect, slowing the opponents speed and allowing him to evade the lethal attack. Speed-based bosses are the nightmare of all players, perfectly embodying the saying, In the world of martial arts, nothing is unbreakable except for speed! Even the most formidable power is useless if it cannot hit the target. Sss~ A sharp hiss issued from the monsters mouthparts, sounding like countless needles piercing Song Jians eardrums, causing his brows to furrow slightly. Sword in hand, Song Jian was about to execute a move from the Chaos Sword Canon to obliterate his opponent when he noticed the monster on the altar trembling violently. A semi-transparent soul floated out from its body, staring straight at Song Jian. A system task prompt appeared before Song Jian: System: You have discovered the lingering soul of the great chieftain Giles. Please approach and converse with it. Choose your actions carefully, as your choices will significantly affect subsequent tasks! Task Prompt: The lingering soul of the great chieftain Giles has been eroded by the Force of Death. Please avoid actions that might infuriate it; otherwise, the difficulty of the task will increase substantially! The soul of the great chieftain is hiding within the body of a monster boss? Song Jian found this rather odd, but still followed the systems task prompt and approached cautiously. Indeed, even as Song Jian drew near, the mantis boss, almost the size of an adult human, remained motionless. Only the humanoid soul floating from its back appeared slightly anxious. Human Song Jian pays respects to the esteemed chieftain Giles! Song Jian stopped about five or six steps away from the altar, next to him lay the bodies of two kneeling non-human warriors. Even now, the blood within the bodies of the two warriors had not drained completely, as if all the power within them had turned into blood, gushing outward. The semi-transparent soul of Giles glanced faintly at Song Jian and then asked loudly, Human, tell me, is your purpose here the same as these two despicable thieves, lusting after the treasures buried in this tomb? In Giless voice, there was a hint of anger, clearly, the actions of these two non-human warriors had provoked Giless hostility. As Song Jian was about to answer, several lines of text suddenly appeared before him. These were system prompts, which seemed to be three possible responses, apparently giving Song Jian the choice to pick one. Option A: Esteemed chieftain, I am merely passing by and will leave immediately! Option B: Esteemed chieftain, these two are my enemies. I entered the tomb in pursuit of them and apologize for disturbing your rest. Option C: Esteemed chieftain, these two are not my companions, nor do I know them. My sole purpose was to find you! PS: Thank you Reader20200516193942161 for tipping 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1511 - Chapter 1511 Chapter 1513 Life and Death Grass Chapter 1511: Chapter 1513: Life and Death Grass Chapter 1511: Chapter 1513: Life and Death Grass Song Jian looked at the three options and hesitated for only a few seconds before making his choice immediately. Such task options might seem similar at first glance, but as the questions delve deeper, choosing different answers can lead to entirely different outcomes. However, the general outcomes can be divided into three types. The first is to anger Giles, causing him to attack the responder, which is the most dangerous of all outcomes. Usually, even if one manages to escape Giless attack, it would still result in task failure. The second is to have an indifferent relationship with Giles, which would allow the mission to continue. Simply following the missions procedure would complete the final task and yield a reward. The third possibility, however, would arouse Giless interest, or even his favor. This often leads to unexpected events that push the plot toward an uncontrollable state. It might result in a significant increase in the difficulty of the task and the reward, or it could make the task easier while the reward stays the same. The first outcome was not what Song Jian hoped to see; the third was too taxing on ones heart and luck. Song Jian preferred the second option, with the scenario proceeding according to its original design. After all, with his current strength, to complete this hidden serial task Holy Childs Path was already a stretch, and any slight fluctuation could likely lead to task failure. Song Jian chose the third answer. Respected High Chieftain, these two are not my companions, nor do I know them. I am here solely to find You! Song Jian said softly. Giless dark spirit stared at Song Jian for a long time before asking in a deep voice, Human, why do you seek me? As Giles posed the question, the answers in front of Song Jian immediately changed, revealing three new options. Song Jian could only choose among these three answers. Each one seemed similar, with only slight differences, but a single wrong choice could change the outcome. With each question and answer, sweat slowly beaded on Song Jians forehead. Sometimes he felt his choices would lead to a different answer, but the result was often different from what he expected. In the end, he had to rely on his nature and stick to a principle of not deceiving or hiding information to make the final choice. This back-and-forth lasted the time it would take to drink a cup of tea. The dozens of questions left Song Jian feeling exhausted in body and mind, more so than if he had battled a pinnacle fighter from the Legendary Realm. Whenever he felt Giless attitude turning sour, the next question would make Giless demeanor become cordial again. Whenever Giless attitude seemed increasingly friendly, the next question would immediately bring out a cold demeanor in him. This left Song Jian completely unable to discern any pattern to the correct answers. Human, it seems that you are not one to speak with a forked tongue, nor are you a tomb raider coveting the treasures within, said Giles expressionlessly, I have a task here that I need you to complete. Are you willing to help me? As Giless words fell, pairs of crimson eyes materialized in the darkness, as hundreds of dead spirits slowly floated out from the shadows. System: You have received the hidden serial task Holy Childs Path part three, Giless Request. Do you accept? Yes/No. Note: If you refuse Giless help, Giles will regard you as an intruder desecrating the tomb and will attack you. Song Jian: I am willing to help you, Song Jian said helplessly. The surrounding dead spirits began to slowly retreat into the darkness as if none of this had ever happened. Giles continued talking: Thousands of years ago, several barbarians with three heads and six arms inadvertently entered the tomb and stole a stalk of Life and Death Grass. I need you to retrieve it! Thousands of years ago, they stole a stalk of Life and Death Grass, and now you want me to bring it back? Song Jian gaped, feeling that the task seemed somewhat insane. A stalk of Life and Death Grass stolen thousands of years ago was probably not even ash by now; how could it possibly be found? Life and Death Grass is a miraculous herb that can bring the dead back to life. Without the environment of dead spirits, the growth of this herb will be indefinitely slowed! Giles explained, Moreover, I can sense that this stalk of Life and Death Grass is still within this region, less than three thousand miles from the tomb. I can give you a rough location, and you just need to bring it back to the tomb before it matures! Song Jians task bar immediately changed with this hidden serial task, from helping Giles to Retrieve the Life and Death Grass. At the same time, it was a timed mission. The moment he accepted the task, a countdown timer appeared behind it in his task log. Song Jian glanced at the time and saw that he had only three days, which meant that in three days the Life and Death Grass would mature and surely be used. If so, Song Jians mission would fail! Song Jian nodded, turned around to leave, but suddenly discovered that a Teleportation Gate had appeared in front of the altar. Go through here, and you can quickly leave the tomb. If you complete the mission, just come within ten meters of the tomb, and youll be automatically teleported to me, said Giles. This saved Song Jian a lot of time. Coming in through the previous entrance required navigating through a huge labyrinth. Even knowing the correct route, it would take several hours to pass through it. Understood! Song Jian nodded and stepped into the Teleportation Gate. Did I forget something? As Song Jians figure vanished in the Teleportation Gate, his mind suddenly felt as if he had forgotten something. After Song Jians figure vanished, Giles pondered for a moment, then shrank back into the huge mantis body. Moments later, the giant mantis regained its mobility, shook its head, sucked up all the blood on the altar, then let out a joyous shriek. With its wings unfurled, it flew off towards the depths of the hall. Meanwhile, Zhao Tianyang, who was lying slanted on the ground, began to turn pale as his bodys surface developed intricate patterns resembling marble. His entire body stiffened. Crack~ A fine crack appeared on Zhao Tianyangs body, followed by continuous crack sounds. In a short time, Zhao Tianyangs marbled body was covered with cracks like a spiderweb. Moments later, the cracks grew larger and deeper until Zhao Tianyangs body burst apart, turning into tiny pieces of stone. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a figure flashed from the rubble, moving silently toward the depths of the hall. PS: Thank you Book Friend 20200516193942161 for the donation of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1512 - Chapter 1512 Chapter 1514 Vitality Domain Chapter 1512: Chapter 1514: Vitality Domain Chapter 1512: Chapter 1514: Vitality Domain Song Jian only felt a blur before his eyes, and by the time he regained his vision, he found himself back in the depression from before. The air was thick with the stench of blood, but there were no bodies to be found, only bits of flesh and bone splinters and fresh blood left on the black ground. In the sky at this time, only one Bloody Arena remained. On the arena, two divine children were fiercely battling, the arena, as if soaked in blood, continuously dripped blood. These droplets of blood would vanish without a trace after falling a certain distance. Song Jian glanced at the two divine children locked in a life-and-death struggle and didnt care much. The existence of the Bloody Arena was to weed out the weak and make the strong stronger. The victor could continuously gain everything from the loser, in addition to the rewards from the Bloody Arena. These rewards could even involve the secrets of becoming a god, something even those at the Demi-God Level would covet. What a pity, the power of god-level powerhouses is too overwhelming, otherwise, there would definitely be god-level powerhouses sneaking into the Bloody Arena! Song Jian thought to himself. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He opened his mission interface and checked the approximate location of the items on the mission map, choosing a direction, he then swiftly dashed towards the distance. With only three days, Song Jian must race against time. The Life and Death Grass that those barbarians had taken away thousands of years ago and preserved till now must be incredibly valuable; its defenses would definitely be extremely tight. There might even be Demi-God Level, or possibly even god-level powerhouses guarding it! The function of the Life and Death Grass is to resurrect the dead. What do those barbarians want with it? Could it be that the Life and Death Grass has some special effect that I dont know of? Song Jian speculated in his heart. Just then, a rumbling sound like thunder suddenly came from behind, and Song Jian turned his head to see the blood-shaped arena in mid-air suddenly collapsing, and a figure fell from the sky. At the same time, a patch of auspicious clouds descended from the sky, transforming into several drops of sparkling golden liquid that merged into the body of this divine child. In an instant, the divine child, who was at his very limit, suddenly surged in energy. Not only did he recover to his peak state, but he also took a large step forward. Laughter echoed. Song Jian tensed up; this divine child had been only at the high end of the Legendary Realm, but now he had stepped into the peak of the Legendary Realm, and it seemed that if he had grasped the Power of Law, he would have already become a Demi-God Level powerhouse by now. Song Jian merely glanced at the divine child from afar without much care. Entering this area, opportunity and danger came hand in hand; maybe in the next moment, he would fall into danger, or perhaps when close to death, fortune would turn in his favor. Everything was unknown. While Song Jian was sprinting towards the mission destination, a burst of magical light suddenly shone in the distance. Clearly, a battle was taking place ahead. Song Jian slowed down immediately and slowly approached the battle zone. Just as he was nearing the area, his body suddenly scattered like fine sand onto the ground, slowly melting into the black soil. Before long, within Song Jians perceptive range, a group of divine children and maidens from the Starry Sky Alien Race appeared, besieging a barbarian tribe. Most of these divine children and maidens were at the Legendary Realm, with only three at the Demi-God Level. These three Demi-Gods didnt join the battle but stood at a distance securing the formation. Their attention was not on the small tribe of only a hundred people, but they were cautiously looking around, on guard for any barbarians that might appear. In Song Jians perception, this tribe of less than a hundred barbarians only had a few Legendary Realm powerhouses, the rest were mostly teenagers in their teens. These teenagers looked almost no different from the Human Race but were exceptionally robust, with some having faint scale-like patterns on their bodies. These young warriors, though only at the second tier and third tier of strength, also fought with a desperate, do-or-die ferocity. Unfortunately, no matter how spirited they were, the disparity between their powers was too vast; these second tier and third tier barbarian youths stood no chance against the divine sons and divine daughters of the Starry Sky Alien Race. Flee, let as many as can escape do so, and seek out Lord Kaza! One legendary barbarian with four arms shouted desperately as he fought against four or five peers of the same level, frantically yelling at the youths. This legendary barbarian was covered in blood, one of his arms fractured and dangling limp, yet he fought as if life meant nothing to him. For a moment, he managed to keep the four or five other legendary fighters at bay. A trapped beast still fights! A divine daughter wearing a colorful crown sneered. With a simple gesture, a dazzling red light burst forth from the tip of her finger, piercing through the barbarians chest. The legendary barbarians body seemed to be struck by a tremendous force, flying backward and crashing through a stone wall before slamming harshly onto the ground. With a wounded chest gushing blood, his beating heart nearly visible through the opening, the barbarian seemed unconcerned with the severity of his injury. He struggled to his feet, grabbed a human-head-sized stone from the collapsed wall, and hurled it at his enemies. Seeing the barbarian using a rock as a weapon, many divine sons wore mocking expressions, but the next moment, one of them was hit squarely by the stone; his head exploded like a watermelon. Then, only after the low, howling sound echoed in the air did all the divine sons shudder and couldnt help but cast a glance towards the fallen deitys body. Moxi! A piercing cry rang out, and a divine son rushed towards the corpse, staring at the headless body with an expression of disbelief. Even Song Jian was shocked; casually thrown stones were directly killing legendary beings. The combat prowess of these barbarians was beyond anyones imagination. Just then, a legendary barbarian being besieged by several divine sons and divine daughters suddenly let out a great roar, and his body exploded abruptly. The blast enveloped the divine sons and divine daughters fighting him. Boom~ After a loud explosion, the legendary barbarian was reduced to ashes. One divine son was blown to pieces on the spot, while the others, too close to the blast, suffered grievous injuries, struggling on the ground to rise. At that moment, a red fist-sized orb of light appeared out of nowhere at the point of the barbarians self-destruction, floating quietly in mid-air as if weightless. Vitality Domain! Several severely injured legendary divine sons and daughters, upon seeing this orb of Vitality, struggled to lunge towards it, indicating that this red orb of light might be a precious artifact. PS: Thank you to Book Friend 20200516193942161 for the 100 starting coins tipped~ Chapter 1513 - Chapter 1513 Chapter 1515 Instant Kill Chapter 1513: Chapter 1515: Instant Kill Chapter 1513: Chapter 1515: Instant Kill Upon seeing the crimson light sphere, several god-children rushed towards it, and one of them grabbed the sphere first and stuffed it into his mouth. Seeing that he had obtained the sphere, a look of frustration appeared in the eyes of the others. Boom! The previously severely injured god-child suddenly burst forth with an intense aura, Vitality power exploded from within him, and in an instant, the lost Vitality Points were replenished, while a force of the Vitality Domain emanated from his body. Hahaha! This god-child stood among the crowd and laughed heartily. He had gained mastery over a second Domain Power after absorbing the sphereCVitality. The faint red Domain Power began to spread around him, simultaneously intertwining and fusing with the other Domain Power that existed within his body. The speed of this fusion was slow, but once completed, the god-childs strength would skyrocket. At the very least, his Vitality was now considerably richer than that of his peers. Song Jians eyes shone from below ground. Among all the Domain Powers, Vitality was the most special. Those who mastered Vitality, not only had their upper limit and recovery speed of Vitality Points increased, but they also gained a slight improvement in physical defense and spell resistanceCit could be said to be a universal Domain Power. Most importantly, it could perfectly merge with any other Domain Power, even the power of the undead could merge with Vitality. The god-child who had gained control of Vitality allowed it to spread, enveloping several of his companions. It was visible that the recovery speed of the god-children and god-daughters bathed in the Vitality Domain began to accelerate, and soon, those who were severely injured had almost completely recovered. Killing these barbarians actually makes them drop Vitality Domain spheres Song Jian thought excitedly underground. He felt that these light spheres containing the power of the Vitality Domain seemed to be unrestricted by the secret realm, and that the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect could also use and absorb them. Lets try. If another appears, Ill snatch one and see if I can comprehend it Song Jian thought to himself, eager to try. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! The battle continued, with the god-children now targeting those of the Legendary Realm barbarians, who were likely to drop Vitality Domain light spheres. However, after they had killed off the entire tribe of less than a hundred barbarians, no second Vitality Domain sphere dropped. Pah, only one dropped; such bad luck one god-child exclaimed resentfully. Kado is so lucky. As long as he can merge with the Vitality Domain, his Domain Power will increase by at least thirty percent and his attributes will substantially enhance. His chances of breaking through to the Demi-God Level will be much greater another god-child said enviously as he watched the brimming Vitality and almost solidified Vitality powers around the fortunate god-child. In this battle, more than a dozen god-children and god-daughters were injured and three were killed, while this tribe with no more than a dozen Legendary Realm warriors was completely destroyed and leveled to the ground. Several times, Song Jian thought of emerging to hunt some god-children and god-daughters, but he could never find the right opportunity. Though he could possibly escape from Legendary Realm warriors by using the Five Elements Escape Skill, he dared not make a move in the presence of three Demi-God Level powerhouses. Otherwise, if detected, the Power of Law controlled by the Demi-God Level powerhouses would instantly imprison the entire surrounding area. Just as Song Jian was about to give up and leave while the group of god-children and god-daughters was resting on the spot, the ground suddenly trembled slightly, and a cloud of dust arose in the distance. Somethings up! one of the vigilantly guarding god-children cried out. Everyone stood up and looked towards the direction of the sound, all with wary expressions on their faces. The barbarians main force is coming back, at least five hundred strong, and they all have mounts! one sharp-eyed god-child stated, analyzing the dust cloud in the distance. Retreat, were no match for them! a Demi-God Level god-child immediately said. How is that possible? This tribe had at most a little over a hundred people. Even if some strong warriors left, there cant be that many returning someone objected, puzzled. They are a hunting party, specifically after us. They must have detected the commotion from the battle. Hurry, while theyre still at a distance. If they get any closer, escaping will be difficult! A few who appeared to be the leaders amongst the divine children and saints conferred briefly before deciding to retreat. At such a distance, with their speed, they could fully withdraw before the barbarians hunting party arrived. Everyone, scatter and withdraw. Avoid the hunting party! a Demi-God Level divine child floating in the air shouted, Split into small teams, and regroup later near Luoyang Hill! Attracting the attention of such a large group of barbarians indicated that they had been marked. Their large number made it easy to be targeted by the hunting party, necessitating their dispersal and hiding for a few days. However, to break through the barbarian village, they needed to gather even more people, which was why there was a plan to regroup in three days. After all, there was safety in numbers, and everyone wanted to survive to the end in the Bloody Arena. As soon as the Demi-God Level divine child finished speaking, some began to flee toward the distance. Watching as the divine children and saints departed, the floating Demi-God Level divine child nodded slightly, randomly chose a direction, and prepared to leave. Just then, a sudden constriction gripped his heart, a lethal threat enveloping him tightly, causing his body to start trembling. Whoosh~ A dazzling light flashed across the sky, drawing an arc like a shooting star, heading straight for the Demi-God Level divine child. In an instant, the figure of the divine child blurred, and hundreds of illusory clones appeared around him. As dreamy and illusive, reality and falsehood invert! Hundreds of figures, floating in the air, chanted in unison. This was the Power of Law the divine child had comprehendedCthousands of phantoms, each body a real one and yet a fake one, constantly switching between truth and illusion. This move, even when faced with a soul lock skill, could not annihilate his true body because every single bodys Vitality was identicalCeach one was the true body! Whoosh~ A white light, moving at a speed barely perceptible to the naked eye, passed through the forehead of one figure. The eyes of that body instantly lost their life, and it began to fall from the sky. Instant kill! A Demi-God Realm divine child was actually instantly killed by a Light Arrow! Song Jian didnt dare to move an inch underground. Although the divine child had created thousands of clones, judging from their Vitality, they were still at the Demi-God Realm! As one body fell, the same smile crept onto the corners of the mouths of all the identical bodies. This move was his trump card, which had saved his life countless times during critical moments! However, as his smile had yet to fade, the Light Arrow astonishingly reversed its course, heading toward another body. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ The speed of the Light Arrow accelerated, its trailing blaze forming a fine line that pierced through the countless bodies. The figures floating in the air were hit by the Light Arrows one after another, rapidly beginning to fall, and in an instant, they fell like rain. PS: Thank you to Book Friend 20200516193942161 for the 100 QiDian coins reward~ Chapter 1514 - Chapter 1514 Chapter 1516 The Pursuit Chapter 1514: Chapter 1516: The Pursuit Chapter 1514: Chapter 1516: The Pursuit How is this possible The eyes of this demi-god level divine child filled with shock; he reached out to grab the Light Arrow, but the arrow not only directly shattered his arm, it also pierced through his heart. Darkness fell before his eyes, and another body plummeted from the sky. In ten seconds, hundreds of bodies fell from the sky; on the ground, the divine childs corpses were scattered everywhere. Only after the last body had fallen from the sky did the Light Arrow come to a halt, quietly floating in mid-air. It was then that Song Jian finally got a clear view of the Light Arrow. The Light Arrow looked like a small dragon, just over a foot long, pure white, as if carved from white jade. Although it was motionless, it gave Song Jian the feeling of brimming with vitality as if it were a real living creature. This Light Arrow exuded a faint oppressive aura, an aura that only a divine-level powerhouse could emit. While both divine and demi-god level powerhouses had comprehended the Power of Law and usually wielded the Power of Law, divine-level powerhouses had complete mastery over it, releasing a far more formidable Power of Law. This type of Power of Law was known as the Divine Domain! From this Light Arrow, Song Jian sensed a faint Divine Domain aura; it was this aura that made Song Jian hide underground, not daring to move an inch for fear of drawing its attention. The corpses lying on the ground began to dissipate, and after the dragon-shaped Light Arrow proudly circled around, it flew toward the group of barbarian cavalry in the distance. Sar?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Barbarian Dragon Destroying Divine Arrow! A faint voice arose, Song Jian was startled, then instantly spread his Perception Eye. Only then did he see one of the divine childs bodies that had fallen to the ground was slowly sitting up; there was a huge hole in its chest, blood gushing out. Hes not dead Ou La, filled with rage, looked towards the distant barbarian cavalry. He struggled to his feet and turned to leave. In his current state, if these barbarian cavalry got close, it would only take a few Legendary Realm warriors to surround and kill him. Moreover, the number of barbarian cavalry was at least five hundred, more than enough to slay him instantly. Today, Ive escaped from the Barbarian Dragon Destroying Divine Arrow, but another day, I will repay this debt a hundredfold! A murderous intent flashed across Ou Las face as he scoffed, not daring to fly, he hurriedly fled into the distance on foot. Just then, a streak of sword light flashed by, and Ou Las head flew into the air; the headless body took two more steps forward by inertia. With less than one-tenth of his Vitality Points remaining, they plummeted rapidly to zero. After the headless body lunged forward two more steps, it collapsed limply to the ground. At the same time, Song Jian suddenly felt as if something extra had appeared within his body; without daring to check carefully, he immediately activated the Earth Escape Skill and fled into the distance. The barbarian cavalry reached the destroyed tribe, and a roar emerged from the crowd. Instantly, they split into over a dozen teams and chased after the direction the divine children and holy maidens had fled. Within this group of barbarian cavalry, there were over a dozen demi-god level warriors, looking as if they would not rest until they had completely annihilated their foes. Before long, screams and the thundering sounds of battle could be heard from afar. At this moment, Song Jian had already escaped hundreds of miles away; however, he still felt as if a tenacious pest was hot on his heels. How can this be? Those barbarian cavalry couldnt possibly have found me. How could they be chasing after me? Song Jian thought, and a transparent eye appeared in mid-air, looking back in his direction. One, two, three, A total of five deities of alien races and one alien saintess were fleeing in the direction, coincidentally the same as the one Song Jian had taken with his Earth Escape Skill. And behind them, there was a squad of barbarian cavalry consisting of dozens of riders, madly pursuing them. Damn it! Song Jians heart sank, and he immediately changed direction, fleeing towards another way. The Earth Escape Skill was extremely fast, and in no time, he was getting farther and farther away from that group. Just as Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly discovered that in front of him, there was a group of barbarian cavalry fighting fiercely with a dozen deities and saintesses. These deities and saintesses were completely surrounded by the barbarian cavalry. Everyone was back to back, holding their weapons, looking around at the barbarians with tense expressions. The scene where they had previously besieged the barbarian villages was now being re-enacted upon them, so quickly that expressions of deep despair emerged on their faces. Legendary Realm, they are all Legendary Realm powerhouses A deitys voice trembled with terror as he looked at the barbarian cavalry mounted on massive beasts. These cavalrymen, all with three heads and six arms, were exuding a terrifying aura. After stopping these deities and saintesses, the barbarian cavalrymen didnt say a word and immediately launched an attack, going all out from the start. Their Domain Power unfolded in an instant, suppressing the Domain Power of the deities and saintesses to the limit. Song Jian stopped in his tracks and quietly watched the battle before him. The small-scale fight lasted only a short time, and it was a complete massacre, almost identical to when the deities and saintesses had slaughtered the barbarian village. The difference in strength was huge; the barbarian cavalry were mostly of Legendary Realm power, and their numbers were several times that of the deities and saintesses. Song Jian estimated, aside from those two Demi-God Level deities and saintesses, the number of survivors would likely be less than a handful. Letting out a sigh, Song Jian watched as the barbarian cavalry killed everyone and continued chasing another group, intent on exterminating them all. Originally, I thought it would take a long time to decide the final nine. Now it seems, we dont even need to fight with the alien races; these barbarians alone are enough to exterminate us all! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, Bloody Arenas suddenly appeared in the sky in the distance. Deities and saintesses, as if seeing a sanctuary, chose one after another to fight to the death, turning into white light and entering the Bloody Arenas. After entering the Bloody Arenas, the barbarians no longer besieged them but instead rushed towards others. Song Jians brows furrowed as he looked at the Bloody Arenas floating in the sky in the distance, his mind racing, How did these Bloody Arenas appear? They didnt seem to appear when we were surrounding the barbarian village, but now, when these deities and saintesses are chased with no place to escape to on earth or in heaven, they suddenly pop up as if to shelter them. Yet, the rules of the Bloody Arena dictate that the fight must go on until only one survivesCwhoever leaves the Bloody Arena alive Song Jian suddenly remembered that the last time the Bloody Arenas appeared was also when surrounded by barbarians, after a large number of deities, saintesses, and prodigies of the Human Race had been slaughtered. What exactly was the connection? Song Jian pondered for a long time but couldnt come up with a clue. In the end, he could only shake his head and continue towards the direction indicated by the mission map. PS: Thanks to Bread84 for the 100 starting coins reward~ Chapter 1515 - Chapter 1515 Chapter 1517 The Barbarians Technique Chapter 1515: Chapter 1517: The Barbarians Technique Chapter 1515: Chapter 1517: The Barbarians Technique Song Jian darted in the direction indicated by the mission map, witnessing countless skirmishes along the way. There were battles between the proud elite of the Human Race and the divine sons and daughters of other races, conflicts between barbarians and the Human Races elite, and even saw alliances of the Human Races elite and divine sons and daughters ganging up on barbarians. At this point, Song Jian finally understood what had mysteriously increased in his body after killing the dying divine son of another race. It was a system similar to ranking points, a sort of emblem. Killing a Demi-God Level divine son actually awarded him five hundred points. These points only accrued from slaying members of the Human Race or other races, and not from killing barbarians. However, killing barbarians offered a very small chance of obtaining the Vitality Domain orbs Song Jian had seen before, treasures even more precious than the points. Throughout his journey, Song Jian also ambushed and killed numerous barbarians and even a few divine sons of the Legendary Realm, raising his points to one thousand three hundred. Unfortunately, other than the points, he gained nothing else. The drop rate of Vitality Domain orbs is too low, only one in a thousand, or even one in ten thousand. The previous battle where I annihilated a barbarian tribe was really just dumb luck Song Jian thought to himself. After spending an entire day and night, Song Jian finally reached the destination indicated on the mission map. From a distance, within a pitch-black mountain range, he spotted a hidden gorge. Inside this gorge was a massive barbarian tribe, which at a glance, was comparable in size to a town. It had walls and towers built of black stone and was teeming with countless barbarians, including those with three heads and six arms. Song Jian even saw a towering barbarian leader with five heads and ten arms, over three meters tall, his feet ringed with a crimson halo that unabashedly emitted waves of light outwards. This was a Demi-God Level barbarian who had condensed his understanding of the Vitality laws into a halo, constantly activating its effects. It was as if an active status-enhancing skill had been transformed into a passive one, increasing his strength by at least thirty percent. In front of a Demi-God Level powerhouse, Song Jian dared not delve too deep with his Perception Eye for fear of being detected and losing any chance of escape. Fortunately, the barbarian standing atop the glowing halo made only a cursory patrol on the city wall before leaving, which gave Song Jian the opportunity to infiltrate the barbarian city. The position indicated on the mission map was merely this barbarian city; as for the specific location of the Life and Death Grass, Song Jian had to find it himself. Using his Earth Escape Skill, Song Jian carefully probed beneath the city, keeping his Perception Eye close to the ground and daring not rise into the air to avoid drawing the attention of powerful beings. Inside the barbarian city, there were numerous Legendary Realm fighters with three heads and six arms, each potentially capable of dropping Vitality Domain orbs. Seeing so many strong barbarians, Song Jian couldnt help feeling envious. If he could find an opportunity to hunt here, even with a low drop rate, he might still obtain one or two orbs. Beyond the Legendary Realm fighters, there were even more of the second and third tier barbarians. The probability of these lower tiers dropping Vitality Domain orbs was almost negligible, and with Song Jians current level, slaying them would be a waste of time and bring no benefits. Song Jian searched cautiously underground, gradually moving deeper into the town. The deeper he went, the more barbarian fighters he encountered, and soon he rarely saw any of the second or third tier. Most barbarians were of the Legendary Realm, with three heads and six arms, at around level one hundred and thirty. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another Demi-God Level barbarian boss! Suddenly, Song Jians body stiffened, and he quickly retracted the Perception Eye that skimmed the ground. In the distance, a barbarian over three meters tall with five heads and ten arms was slowly approaching. This barbarian boss was not the same one as the one who had patrolled the city wall earlier. The previous patroller had worn armor, but the one now in sight was bare-chested, with only an animal skin belt around his waist, his muscular build covered in scars, giving him a fierce appearance. Below his feet, there was no red halo of Vitality, but the fierce aura he exuded was even more intense than that of the barbarian leader who had been patrolling the city walls, stronger by a good measure of three points. As this Demi-God Level barbarian approached Song Jian, he suddenly stopped in his tracks, looking around warily, while his nostrils fluttered constantly as if sniffing the scent in the air. His actions sent Song Jians heart into his throat. He lay hidden underground, not daring to move an inch. After a long while, the barbarian, still looking puzzled, continued to walk forward while scanning his surroundings. Song Jian waited until he was far away before he let out a sigh of relief and continued to move forward cautiously. It took him over three hours to reach the large hall located at the rear of the town, backed against the mountain cliff. This hall was enormous, taking up almost half the area of the entire town. The outer hall was a vast square where countless armor-clad barbarian warriors roamed continuously. Song Jian carefully made his way through the outer hall to the edge of the inner sanctum. There, rows of stone columns entered the range of his senses. These stone columns, seventy to eighty meters tall and requiring five to six people to wrap their arms around, provided a strong visual impact from afar. At the entrance of the inner sanctum, a flight of stone stairs led up beyond the range of Song Jians perception. These stone columns seem to be engraved with the barbarians cultivation techniques After scanning these stone columns with his senses, Song Jian suddenly noticed something. The surfaces of the columns depicted humanoid figures in various poses, next to which were lines of strange script, somewhat similar to the cuneiform writing on Earth. However, to Song Jian, they were completely indecipherable, like reading an unknown language. What kind of technique is this? I dont understand whats inscribed here Song Jian thought to himself, but still used the photo-taking feature of the videogame system to start snapping pictures of the columns. Click, click, click~ Just as Song Jian finished photographing all the patterns and text on the stone columns, a system prompt suddenly appeared before his eyes. System: Youve obtained a Barbarian Technique Diagram. Hand it over to the Xuan Tian Sects Star Hall to receive 30,000 merits. At this moment, the previously scattered technique photos mysteriously converged into one, forming a tome which became a quest item. Thirty thousand merit points? Song Jians eyes brightened. He knew that a Promotion Pearl only cost three thousand merits. Thirty thousand merits were enough to exchange for ten Promotion Pearls. Song Jian was quite satisfied. He hadnt expected such a pleasant surprise and looked at the photo album worth thirty thousand merits with a smile on his face. Chapter 1516 - Chapter 1516 Chapter 1518 Inner Hall Chapter 1516: Chapter 1518: Inner Hall Chapter 1516: Chapter 1518: Inner Hall Song Jian, at the edge of the inner chamber, searched carefully once more, but found nothing else; he could only continue to move deeper into the inner chamber. The terrain of the inner chamber was even more complex, and the number of three-headed six-armed brutes at Legendary Level that appeared was greater than in the outer chamber. However, the brutes inside the inner chamber held much higher status than those outside; they did not patrol around but gathered in small groups, seemingly discussing something. If I could encounter one thats alone, it might be worth trying to slay it! Song Jian thought to himself. The likelihood of these Legendary Realm brutes dropping Vitality Domain orbs was much higher compared to second and third-tier brutes, and Song Jian felt that the Vitality of these brutes in the inner chamber was much more profound than that of other brutes of the same level in the town. Song Jian continued his search in the inner chamber, but did not encounter any solitary brutes. These Legendary Realm brutes were at least in pairs and if he couldnt take them down swiftly, he would likely face even more powerful enemies immediately. However, to his surprise, Song Jian found a Purple Crystal treasure chest in a secluded corner of the inner chamber. The chest lay quietly on one side of the chamber, covered with dust and debris. Is there really a treasure chest here? Song Jian couldnt believe it and double-checked, his face inadvertently showing a look of delight. Emerging slowly from the ground, Song Jian walked towards the chest. He looked around, and seeing that the area was very secluded with almost no brutes passing by, he knelt down, brushed off the dust and rubble from the chest, revealing its original appearance. This was a Legendary Level treasure chest that only appeared in high-level maps and could only be found the first time an area was explored. Once opened, a chest of this quality would never appear again. Suppressing his excitement, Song Jian began to open the treasure chest. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: The treasure chest is opening, progress 10%, 11%, 13% Legendary Level treasure chests opened slowly and could not be disturbed. A disturbance would mean all previous efforts were wasted. Fortunately, although the inner chamber was dangerous, there were no brutes nearby in this secluded corner, allowing Song Jian to open the chest without interruptions. With a click, the treasure chest opened. Song Jian reached in and pulled out a book radiating a Dark Gold glow. It was a Skill Book, and delight appeared in Song Jians eyes. A Legendary Level Skill Book, no matter which class it was for, would sell at an astronomical price. He was just unsure whether a skill book found in the Bloody Arena could be taken out of the secret realm. Besides the Skill Book, there were no other treasures in the chest. After Song Jian took out the Skill Book, the chest slowly began to disappear. Song Jian looked at the attributes of the Skill Book; it was a magic book that all Mage classes could use. Moreover, the appearance of this skill on the market would definitely trigger a frantic bidding war among them. Vitality Conversion: Passive skill, Legendary Level, Skill effect: When taking damage, mana points are lost first, and after all mana points are depleted, Vitality Points would then begin to be consumed; the mana lost will be at a 2:1 ratio; the skill is upgradeable, and upon upgrading, the consumption ratio will decrease further. Exchange price: 50,000 merit points. Mage classes are known for their fragility, with low Vitality Points and defenses, making them easily killed in one hit by enemies before they get defensive skills like a magic shield. Even with a magic shield improving their defense, their Vitality Points remain low. However, with this Skill, the Mages Vitality Points would leap to match that of a melee barbarian bull in toughness. Keep in mind that Mages usually have thousands of points in mana, and those at Legendary Level even have mana surpassing ten thousand points, while Vitality Points are often only a couple of thousand at most. Even with a 2:1 conversion rate, over ten thousand points of mana are equivalent to just over five thousand Vitality Points, which means the Vitality Points limit would instantly quadruple, greatly increasing safety. Furthermore, as the Skill level increases, this ratio would diminish even more, perhaps eventually reaching 1:1 or even 1:2. By then, ambushing and killing a Mage with this Skill would be nearly impossible. A god-tier Skill! Song Jians eyes were shining. He would never sell such a Skill Book for fewer than a thousand Purple Crystals, but regretfully, he would have to either learn the book inside the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm and leave the realm, or he could only exchange it for merits in the Star Hall, as the book could not be taken out of the Secret Realm. After placing the Skill Book into his inventory slot, Song Jian continued his search. He was looking for Life and Death Grass on one hand, and on the other hand, he wanted to find some isolated barbarians; killing them may yield a chance to drop Vitality Domain orbs. The Vitality Domain was like a universal domain oil, incompatible with no other Domain Power. Instead, it would integrate with them, boosting the upper limit and recovery rate of Vitality Points. Time flew by swiftly. After three to four hours, Song Jian had not found a single Legendary Level barbarian alone, but he did make some unexpected discoveries. In the inner hall, he found a small plantation devoted to herbal medicine. When he first came across the plantation, Song Jian was thrilled, thinking that Life and Death Grass must be within this garden, but after a thorough search, he couldnt find a single trace of it. The plantation wasnt large, no more than about thirty square meters. The herbs planted there werent particularly rareCmostly blue and green quality ones. Even if he took them to the Bloody Arena in the Star Hall, they would only be worth single-digit merits. Song Jian was so disinterested that he didnt even bother to collect them. Just as Song Jian was about to leave, the large door to the plantation suddenly opened. Startled, he immediately used Earth Escape Skill to hide underground. Shortly after, a barbarian with three heads and six arms, wearing a grey robe, entered the plantation. After picking and choosing for a while, it gathered three ripe herbs and turned around to leave. A thought struck Song Jian, and he quickly followed behind the barbarian, curious to see what it would do with those herbs. Suddenly, the barbarian walked into a corridor, its three heads chatting with one another as it moved. The leftmost head, which was bald, took a glance at the three herbs in hand and sighed, This is a cursed land. Growing a single mature herb here takes ten, a hundred times the effort than in the outside world. If this continues, our entire tribe will be dragged down! Its been over a thousand years. If we stop now, all our efforts will be wasted. Just endure a little longer; if our king can be revived, it will all be worth it! But our king fell a thousand years ago, and his bones have turned to dust. Can he really be revived? complained the head on the right, with a single braid. Yes, he can. I have a premonition that the Life and Death Grass will mature in the next few days. Once it matures, our tribe can be free from the responsibility that weve carried for a thousand years, and our king will be reborn! Life and Death Grass? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he couldnt help but smile. Chapter 1517 - Chapter 1517 Chapter 1519 Escape Chapter 1517: Chapter 1519: Escape Chapter 1517: Chapter 1519: Escape Indeed, it was a true case of finding what one seeks without searching for it. The Life and Death Grass that Song Jian had always been looking for was actually being cared for by this barbarian. Following him through a long corridor, Song Jian finally arrived at a grand hall. The walls around the hall were covered with arrays, each looking perilously dangerous. A single touch could trigger the arrays counterattack. Outside the main hall, two barbarians at the peak of the Legendary Realm seemed listless. Only when they saw the barbarian coming with the herbs did they show a bit of spirit. The barbarian glanced at the two men and, without speaking, merely let out a faint hum and walked straight towards the hall. Song Jian followed them underground, and at the moment the door opened, he also dashed through into the hall. Upon entering the hall, there was a flowerbed in the center, within which a plant over a foot high was growing. This plant was half black and half white, with only eight complete leaves. The last leaf was only about two-thirds formed and not yet fully matured. At the same time, at the very top of the plant, there was a gray bud, about to bloom, with strands of mysterious aura emanating from the half-closed, half-open bud. Life, the Death Rule, its actually nurturing both the laws of life and death Song Jian stood agape. A single flower was nurturing two principles, and whats more, they were the completely opposite attributes of life and deathCa revelation that left Song Jian both shocked and surprised. Perhaps only such a treasure could bring the dead back to life, really Song Jian shook his head and exclaimed. Such a treasure, if one could stay around it for a long time, one could potentially comprehend the laws of life and death. However, no matter how strong the barbarians were, they only comprehended one rule: the Vitality Rule. Upon reaching the Legendary Realm, they comprehended the Vitality Domain, and upon breaking through to the Demi-God Level, what they understood was the Vitality Rule again. As for the other rules, it was unknown whether they could not comprehend them or simply disdained to do so! Its simply wasteful, an extravagant squandering of heavens gifts! Such a treasure has been in your possession for over a thousand years. Even a pig, if it spent every day beside it, could have comprehended the laws of life and death by now. Either of these laws is a hundred times more powerful than the Vitality Rule! Song Jian couldnt help but curse inwardly. The Vitality Rule could enhance Vitality Points and improve the recovery speed of vitality, particularly suited for close-combat defense professions. But that was all, compared to grand principles like the laws of life and death; it was like the difference between commoners and nobility. However, the laws of life and death were also incredibly difficult to comprehend. Without the help of a treasure, an ordinary person could never understand these two principles in their lifetime. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a moment, Song Jian even thought of risking the missions failure to take the Life and Death Grass for himself. Such a treasure was priceless; whether at the Legendary Realm or the Demi-God Realm, anyone would drool over it and be willing to pay their entire fortunes to acquire it. The barbarian with three heads and six arms, holding three herbs, approached the flowerbed. He glanced at the Life and Death Grass and all three heads simultaneously let out a sigh. To nurture this single Life and Death Grass, the entire barbarian tribe nearly exhausted its essence. Just to cultivate that small garden in an otherwise barren land cost a thousand times more than it would in any other place; it was comparing the price of digging a well in ordinary land to that in a desertCcompletely disproportional. The barbarian crushed the three herbs and slowly dripped their juice onto the root of the Life and Death Grass. Then, he buried the crushed herbs into the soil around the plant and carefully patted the earth around the base of the Life and Death Grass. The bald-headed barbarian on the left couldnt help but say, Can this Life and Death Grass really allow our kind to break through this cycle and ascend to the heavens? The right-headed barbarian with a small braid let out a sigh, This is the hope of our tribe, guarded for over a thousand years; we cannot give up halfway! The middle head remained silent, staring at the Life and Death Grass for a long time. Finally, he let out a sigh, bowed respectfully to the Grass, and then turned to walk away, his steps heavy. The Life and Death Grass, having absorbed the essence of three herbs, saw the previously incomplete ninth leaf slowly grow to completion. The flower bud, radiating the Death Rule, also began to unfurl a bit more. Song Jian checked the task timer and saw there was a little over one day left, less than thirty hours for the Life and Death Grass to mature. Surroundings were silent, with only the Life and Death Grass quietly blooming in the flowerbed. Song Jian had already retreated beneath the flowerbed, where he could even touch the roots of the Life and Death Grass. The Life and Death Grass was within easy reach, but a heavy weight seemed to press down on Song Jians heart, as if a great danger would descend upon him the moment he seized the Life and Death Grass. What more danger could there be? Even if a Demi-God Realm savage found me, they couldnt chase me underground. Moreover, there are no array formations for protection around here. I just need to reach out my hand to put the Life and Death Grass into my bag slot. What danger could there possibly be? Song Jian, hiding underground, furrowed his brows, carefully extending his senses in all directions, like a spider web probing in the void. After a long while, he still couldnt detect the source of the danger, but the heavy weight on his heart grew even heavier, almost to the point of choking him. Im going for it! Watching the Life and Death Grass continue to unfurl its leaves and branches, Song Jian suddenly reached for the roots of the plant, and the instant his fingers touched the Life and Death Grass, he immediately moved it into his bag slot. The moment he acquired the Life and Death Grass, Song Jian unleashed his fleeing technique with all his might, darting towards the outside of the great hall. Seconds after the Life and Death Grass vanished, from deep within the great hall came an Angry Roar. The sky that was once clear suddenly filled with dark clouds and mist, and lightning, like a azure dragon, darted through the dense clouds. BOOMC The deafening sound of thunder, like war drums being struck, cast a pall over a thousand miles, the whole area shrouded by the abnormalities appearing in the sky. What, what is this situation! Several godly children of other tribes looked at the sky, their hearts pounding with terror. They could clearly feel waves of oppressive might coming from the sky. Run for your lives! One of the godly children screamed in horror, his body flashing with bloodlight, as he unexpectedly executed a blood-fleeing technique and took off into the distance. In an instant, over thousands of miles, the thunder, like long swords, rained from the sky, stabbing at these outsiders. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! The godly children and heroines below the Demi-God Level, and the heroes from the Human Race, had no way to dodge such attacks. Unless they had a life-saving secret technique, they faced only one path in the face of such lightning: death! The anomaly in the sky lasted for a good half-hour, apocalyptic in its essence, killing countless Legendary Realm godly children, saintesses, and heroes of the Human Race with the sudden thunder and lightning. Even the Demi-God Level powerhouses, facing this end-of-the-world disaster, felt helpless. Such damage could severely wound, if not kill, a Demi-God Level being. Apart from those within the Bloody Arena, who could avoid such damage, tens of thousands of outsiders who had entered the area were nearly annihilated by this sudden disaster. Chapter 1518 - Chapter 1518 Chapter 1920 Survive Chapter 1518: Chapter 1920: Survive Chapter 1518: Chapter 1920: Survive A barbarians face emerged in the sky, spanning thousands of feet in length, nearly crossing the entire Bloody Arena zone. Its eyes spewed flames of rage as it let out a fury-filled roar towards the earth. At that moment, Song Jian was hiding underground, desperately fleeing towards the tomb. Although he did not know what was happening, he could feel that once he surfaced, he would immediately face an overwhelming catastrophe. A barely perceptible divine consciousness swept across the land within the Bloody Arena, seemingly in search of something. After the thunder, this consciousness acted like a fence, again and again, filtering through all the creatures on the land. When encountering barbarians, this consciousness was like a warm breeze, but upon meeting outsiders, it instantly became a lethal weapon. With a single pass, the bodies of outsiders from the Legendary Realm immediately stiffened and then slowly turned to ash. A deity-level powerhouse C this is the effect of a full-force spell cast in anger by a deity-level powerhouse! Song Jian felt shocked inside. He hadnt expected that in this Bloody Arena zone, there actually existed a barbarian deity-level powerhouse. At this time, a giant over thirty feet tall with bronze-toned skin appeared above the barbarian tribes palace. This barbarian had seven heads and twelve arms, each limb wielding bizarrely shaped weapons: some resembled lightning, others were like balls of flame, some appeared to be giant rocks, and some were like thick, robust trees. The barbarians face was filled with rage. His killing intent had become tangible, his Vitality surged like a mighty river, spreading in all directions! With a roar, all the barbarians knelt in terror, praying loudly, while the guards inside the palace seemed to receive orders and began swarming out of the palace. Large groups of barbarian cavalry began sweeping through the entire region. They treated any outsider they saw with a ferocity that suggested they would not rest until their foes were completely destroyed. Groups of Demi-God Level Holy Children and maidens had just recovered from the assault of the Thunderbolt Sword, and now, it seemed as if all the barbarians in the region had erupted in revolt. Even the weakest among them, upon seeing an outsider, would charge with faces full of hatred and cling to their legs, viciously biting them. Under such frenzied attacks, the number of outsiders dwindled more and more. At last, in Song Jians mind, along with his points, another number appeared. It was a countdown. It started at nine hundred and ninety-nine, but as time passed, the number on it decreased bit by bit. Half an hour passed, and the number had shrunk to four hundred and twenty. Song Jian felt a chill in his heart. He knew that this number represented the remaining contestants in the Bloody Arena. Originally, there were over ten thousand contenders who entered this zone, but in just a few days, it had reduced to just over four hundred. Most of them are probably because of me A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. The divine consciousness of the deity-level powerhouse swept over the earth time and time again, yet it never detected the trace of the Life and Death Grass. It was known that its divine consciousness left an imprint on the Life and Death Grass. No matter how far the thief who stole it could flee instantly, they could not escape its tracking. However, now the Life and Death Grass had vanished without a trace, angering the sole deity-level barbarian immensely. The bag inventory of a player is an otherworldly dimension established by the system. Once an item is placed within, it becomes disconnected from the space it was in. Unless the system does not allow an item to be placed there, once able to enter the bag inventory, the imprint on the Life and Death Grass would be utterly severed. No matter how many times the deity-level barbarian investigated, they would not detect it. Otherwise, no matter where Song Jian placed the Life and Death Grass, even if he swallowed it, it would be sensed by that god-like figure. Along the way, the thunder roared outside, barbarian hooves thundered, and the remaining two hundred plus people dared not fight each other anymore. Each relied on their own abilities and hid themselves away. With extreme caution, Song Jian took more than twice the time to reach the depression where the tomb was located. Now, less than three hours remained until the task was complete. As soon as he approached the tomb, Song Jian felt a blur before his eyes, and his body turned into a flash of white light and disappeared. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back in the underground hall he had entered two days ago. The towering divine statue, the altar with torches burning, and the two foreign Holy Children turned into mummies Everything was almost exactly the same as two days before. What Song Jian didnt know was that twenty kilometers away from the tomb, a group of barbarian cavalry riding giant beasts was heading straight towards the direction of the tomb. In the sky, a hand that obscured the sun and sky slowly took shape within the clouds, its target being the tomb in the depression that only showed its spire. After the Life and Death Grass went missing, the barbarians god-like figure had already foreseen where it might appear. He not only sent out the barbarian cavalry but also made a move himself, trying to take back the Life and Death Grass. Song Jian stood in front of the divine statue and took the Life and Death Grass out of his inventory slot. He was preparing to place it on the altar when suddenly, there was a crack from the brow of the statue. Song Jian looked up, and chunks of stone shell fell from the darkness above. Startled, he quickly dodged backward. Youve done well! The statue, shedding its outer shell, suddenly came to life, and a voice like thunder sounded in midair. Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its alive, the statue is actually alive! Song Jian was shocked, now noticing a sprout of life slowly blooming from inside the statue. It was as if a young shoot had just broken through the soil and, once nourished by rain and sunlight, would grow rapidly. With a swing of its massive hand, the divine statue grabbed the Life and Death Grass from the altar and burst into hearty laughter. At that moment, a giant praying mantis creature, unnoticed until now, appeared at the feet of the statue. Its compound eyes focused on Song Jian for a long while, nodded at him, and then quickly leaped onto the statues body, climbing onto its shoulder! System: You have completed the hidden sequential task Path of the Holy Child third ring, now opening the fourth ring Survive. Task details: Within the next hour, evade the pursuit of the barbarians. Every twenty minutes, the blood in your body will boil for 10 seconds, and the barbarian deity will locate your position to hunt you down! Task Reward: Gain the Legendary Title Holy Child of the Human Race. Holy Child of the Human Race: Formed by the concentration of the Human Races Vitality, Luck +10, Human Races favor increased to Adoration, and in any human city, you will gain immense prestige. When the hostile target is of the Human Race, theres a chance to persuade them to become your Follower. The city you settle in will more easily attract Human Race refugees Chapter 1519 - Chapter 1519 Chapter 1521 Blood Boiling Chapter 1519: Chapter 1521: Blood Boiling Chapter 1519: Chapter 1521: Blood Boiling Kadom, the Life and Death Grass is mine, dont even think about stealing it! From the sky, a colossal barbarians palm descended, bearing some resemblance to Song Jians Sword Qi Palm Imprint, covering the entire tomb beneath it. Inside the underground hall, the statue swallowed the Life and Death Grass, and burst into laughter. On its shoulder, the seemingly insignificant mantis behemoth let out a sharp screech. Its wings behind vibrated, and it charged toward the airspace of the underground hall, breaking through and creating a hole about two meters in diameter, flying out. Following that, the statue swung its fist up toward the ceiling, and soon, on top of the already existing two-meter-wide hole, it smashed out another hole big enough to allow itself to pass through. Debris fell like rain. Song Jian didnt have time to read the mission again and started ducking for cover everywhere. After a series of booms, a colossal hole appeared above the underground hall, revealing a passage over a hundred meters long directly above Song Jian. Outside the passage, the sounds of battle were relentless, as if two deities were fighting. Song Jian opened the mission tab and read through the mission from beginning to end once more, and his face immediately turned sour. Surviving an hour of chase by a deity-level barbarian? Considering the strength of a deity-level barbarian, they could probably kill Song Jian with just a flick of their finger, let alone needing an hour. I hope you both suffer injuries! Song Jian couldnt help but say as he listened to the battle outside the tomb. Taking advantage of their battle, Song Jian immediately used the Earth Escape Skill, fleeing towards the distance. In his mind, the countdown was getting smaller and smaller. It now showed only 180 people, and that number changed every second as more and more people died or were eliminated from the Bloody Arena. In the sky, the frequency of the Bloody Arenas appearing was increasing; they no longer provided a chance for desperate people to escape but seemed to be entering the final phase, where as long as two outsiders were within a certain distance of each other for enough time, the Bloody Arena would activate, capturing both to fight to the death. This forced even the prodigies of the Human Race to stop moving together and start acting like lone wolves, moving individually. This increased their danger severalfold as they could be encircled by barbarian cavalry. If a fight broke out and they couldnt quickly shake off the encirclement, their only fate would be death. Song Jian exerted his full power in using Earth Escape. In the mission tab, a sixty-minute countdown appeared, giving Song Jian a feeling like living on borrowed time. Boom~ The roar of the battle behind him was clear in Song Jians ears, even from a thousand miles away. A full-force battle between two deity-level warriors was an absolute disaster for their surroundings! Time passed by the minute, and soon the first twenty minutes were up. Song Jians body suddenly stiffened, his Vitality boiling as if it had reached a fever pitch, his temperature skyrocketing by several tens of degrees. His body felt like it had turned to stone, beyond his control. Song Jian collapsed stiffly into the dirt, completely defenseless. If someone attacked him at this moment, even a regular first or second-tier powerhouse could kill him. For a full ten seconds, the sense of danger grew closer. Those ten seconds felt like a death sentence to Song Jian. After ten seconds, the boiling blood inside Song Jian slowly began to cool down. By then, tens of thousands of barbarian cavalry had appeared around him, seemingly having received some signal, converging on Song Jians position. Boom~ In the sky, a gargantuan barbarian over ten Zhang tall appeared. He was the only god among the barbarians. Now, of his seven heads, only five remained, with two head positions blurred as mere phantoms. Of his twelve arms, only eight were left, with the rest cleanly severed. The barbarians eyes were full of angry Flame as he opened his mouth to spew a breath of fierce Flame down toward the ground where Song Jian was located. In an instant, flames surged, engulfing an area of over a hundred meters, and within this region was Song Jian. Fire Escape Skill! A red flash of light was fleeting in the midst of the flames, soon reaching the edge of the fiery blaze, and then plunged into the dark rocky soil. The flames burned for over a minute, with Song Jian disappearing from the perceptions of the barbarian deity, losing the lock that the boiling blood had provided. Capturing Song Jian proved to be exceedingly difficult, and the barbarian deity had no good solution to counter the Five Elements Escape Skill. Dont let me find you, otherwise, I will tear you to pieces! roared the barbarian deity, resounding through the skies. Everyone in the Bloody Arenas region visualized the image of the barbarian deity in their minds, hearing his roar in their ears. For a moment, almost all the barbarians abandoned killing each other and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the pursuit of Song Jian. Across the land, barbarian cavalry squads of more than a hundred riders could be seen everywhere, sweeping through the Bloody Arena area like a fishing net, inspecting every inch of the land. A scion of the Human Race hiding in a mountain hollow watched as a squad of barbarian cavalry galloped by less than a hundred meters away from him. The tribal leader of the barbarians, with three heads and six arms, glanced in his direction, his gaze cold and murderous, but did not charge at him. It was as if he was looking at a roadside weed or an ant, utterly beneath his concern. He, he spotted me! The scion of the Human Race hiding in the hollow trembled, for even though he was at the Legendary Realm, among that squad of a hundred cavalry, at least a dozen were at the early stage of the Legendary Realm, and the rest were at the Third-tier Peak. With his strength, even if the dozen Legendary Realm barbarian cavalry didnt make a move, the several dozen barbarians at the peak of the Third-tier Combat Power could easily besiege and kill him. The scion of the Human Race, who narrowly escaped, shakily stepped out from his hiding place, watching the dust kicked up by the departing barbarian cavalry, his mind filled with question marks. Why didnt they come to kill me? Before his question could be answered, the sound of iron hooves approached from the left. Turning his head, he saw another squad of barbarian cavalry charging towards him, and he was right in their path. Just as he panicked and prepared to escape far away, an arrows glow flashed before his eyes, and a wolf-fang arrow over a foot long viciously burrowed into his chest, blasting his body into the air. In midair, the barbarian cavalry moved with incredible speed. The leader swung his blade forward, and blood sprayed everywhere. The airborne scion of the Human Race had his waist nearly severed, blood gushing out, his organs severely damaged. Thump! The scion of the Human Race crashed to the ground. Then, hundreds of riders trampled over him, turning him into a pile of flesh. The barbarian cavalrys pace didnt even slow slightly, as if they had casually crushed an ant while storming through. The number in Song Jians mind grew smaller, and by the second twenty-minute mark, it had reduced to ninety-eight people. Boom~ A wave of heat assailed him, and Song Jians blood felt as if it were nearly evaporating, with hot steam emanating from his pores. In a moment, darkness fell before Song Jians eyes, and he collapsed right there on the spot. At that moment, all the galloping barbarian cavalry simultaneously pulled on their reins. After a brief pause, they all charged in one direction. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1520 - Chapter 1520 Chapter 1522 Entering the Arena Chapter 1520: Chapter 1522: Entering the Arena Chapter 1520: Chapter 1522: Entering the Arena At this moment, Song Jians mind was a blank void, and his Mental Strength, Vitality Points, and Sword Qi Value were rapidly depleting as if something was sapping them away. In just ten seconds, Song Jians Vitality Points dwindled to less than one-tenth, his Spirit Points were depleted, and his Sword Qi Value was left with less than ten points. Song Jian could no longer maintain his Earth Escape state and was forced to emerge from the rocky soil, lying on the black earth. Then, the ground trembled slightly, and a continuous rumble filled the air as countless barbarian cavalrymen bore down on him. In the sky, the ethereal shadows of the barbarian deities also began to appear. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian slowly opened his eyes, and what met his gaze were the eyes of the barbarian deity, filled with raging fury. What, what has happened to me? Memories from before he passed out flashed through Song Jians mind like lightning. Damn it, even the boiling of blood can harm me! Song Jians face paled. If being at his peak condition meant he had a slim chance of escaping death, his current state meant certain death with no possibility of survival. Just then, godsons and holy women from various alien races were being chased by the barbarian cavalry, rushing towards Song Jians position. The barbarian cavalry werent specifically after them; it was just that these individuals happened to be in the path of their charge. Once detected, with cavalry on all sides and nowhere to hide, they had no choice but to flee forward. Theres a Human Race member over there! A godson from another race, with the light of excitement shimmering in his eyes, bellowed loudly. Challenge him, take refuge in the Bloody Arena! Haha, as long as we take refuge in the Bloody Arena, we can escape these barbarian cavalrymen. What good fortune In a moment, those seven or eight godsons and holy women charged towards Song Jian together. In Song Jians mind, suddenly there were seven or eight voices, cold and indifferent as if they were extraordinarily similar to the systems prompt tones, yet with subtle differences. Sky Ha Clan godson Kama issues a Bloody challenge to you, do you accept? Zi Lan Star Clan holy woman Zi Yunliu issues a Bloody challenge to you, do you accept? All the godsons and holy women appearing within Song Jians vision almost simultaneously issued challenges to him! In their eyes, as long as they could hide in the Bloody Arena, they could avoid the barbarian cavalry. Little did they know, Song Jian was precisely the target of these cavalrymen. Had they known, they would have avoided Song Jian as though he were the plague. Who would dare to get close? Song Jian looked at the barbarian cavalrymen less than a hundred meters away. A distance so short, a few seconds would be enough to trample him underfoot. Above his head, the ethereal shadow of the barbarian deity was becoming clearer and slowly started taking on a solid form. Since when did the Bloody Arena start offering challenge features? A smile showed on Song Jians face, the smile of someone who had found a miraculous chance to survive. Having been facing certain death, he had never considered taking refuge in the Bloody Arena, but now the opportunity had practically thrown itself into his lap. I agree! Song Jian roared, as entering the battle in the Bloody Arena meant he could recuperate there. Even a couple of seconds would allow him to recover to eighty percent of his condition. As long as he could recover to eighty percent, he could employ the Five Elements Escape Skill to dodge the large group of barbarian cavalry. As for the barbarian deity, that would be left to fate! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ Song Jian and those eight divine children and saintesses of different races turned into white beams of light, flying up into the sky to land on a bloody arena, each taking positions on opposite sides of the arena. At this moment, a fifteen-second countdown simultaneously appeared in the void before everyones eyes. When the countdown ended, the battle would begin. A melee, an unexpected free-for-all! Several divine children and saintesses showed panic in their eyes; everyone fighting each other meant that only one could leave the arena alive, the very mutual slaughter they had all wanted to avoid was now unavoidable! Lets join forces and take down that human first! a divine child could no longer withstand the eerie silence and roared loudly. Exactly, first well kill the human prodigy, then we can settle the score among ourselves! In an instant, all the divine children and saintesses made their decision, and at this time, Song Jian had already begun to cram healing potions from his inventory into his mouth as fast as he could. Vitality Points, Spirit Points, and Sword Qi Value were all visibly replenishing at a rapid pace. This was not the time to be sparing; Song Jian used every instant recovery potion and elixir he had, whether they were for raising flat numbers or percentages, swallowing them all in one go. Ten, nine, eight, The countdown slowly came to an end, and in the final three seconds, the once white ethereal numbers had turned blood red, and at the same time, a crimson aura permeated the arena. This aura was like the chaotic auras in the Starry Sky Battlefield, invoking a crazed desire to destroy everything. Kill! Several divine children and saintesses, with murderous glints in their eyes, ferociously lunged toward Song Jian, who had also managed to recover substantially in those fifteen seconds. While not quite at his peak condition, he nonetheless summoned the strength for a fight! Hum~ A faint sound resonated as the Time Imprint emitted a transparent light. An invisible, intangible energy enveloped Song Jian, expanding outwards for ten meters before slowly contracting, finally stabilizing into a circle with a diameter of one meter. At the same time, the Endless Hunt Aura that Song Jian had cast to its limit without anyone noticing, was emanating a white halo under his feet. Like a fierce tiger holding the Sky-breaking Sword, he charged toward the group. In an instant, flashes of blades and shadows of blood, Song Jian alone with a long sword, clashed against the divine children and saintesses. Neither side used their greatest skills or abilities, fighting like ordinary warriors, relying on nothing but basic punches, blade techniques, and sword skills. Yet, in their hands, these simple moves had miraculous effects, each one no weaker than the skills and abilities used by average players. The Bloody Arena was shrouded in red light, with a faint scent of blood wafting in every direction. Countless barbarian cavalry stood at attention, reining in their mounts and looking up to the Bloody Arena in the sky. Even the barbarian deities, having suffered heavy injuries with only five heads and eight arms remaining, quietly bowed their heads to watch the Bloody Arena, their gaze solemn. The Bloody Arena, hmph, originally it was an arena for barbarians to please their deities. Since when did other races have to compete in the Bloody Arena to please barbarians, hahaha! Suddenly, the barbarian deity let out wild laughter, looking toward the fierce battle on the Bloody Arena between Song Jian and the others, a mocking expression emerging in his eyes. Chapter 1521 - Chapter 1521 Chapter 1523 Melee Chapter 1521: Chapter 1523: Melee Chapter 1521: Chapter 1523: Melee Tens of thousands of barbarian cavalrymen quietly looked up at the carnage on the Bloody Arena without moving, while on the other side, that sole divine entity of the barbarians finally solidified into a silhouette, a thirty-foot-tall figure silently hovering in midair, his gaze firmly locked onto the Bloody Arena as well. These barbarians were actually slaves; who knows how many years ago, the Bloody Arena was prepared for them, the fresh blood on the arena all belonged to the barbarians. However, at some unknown time, the Bloody Arena became a way for outsiders to seize opportunities, and moreover, killing barbarians would yield Vitality Domain orbs. Suddenly, the Bloody Arena became the coveted prize everyone longed for, each hoping to join in and grab a share of the spoils. The barbarian deity watched Song Jian on the Bloody Arena, holding off several foreign tribesmen. At first, he wore a mocking expression, but soon, his eyes became complicated, sinking deep into memories. Once upon a time, I too fought for life and death on this very arena, just like them. However, the beings I fought against were various savage beasts, ferocious creatures and my own kin the barbarian deity murmured to himself with a light sigh. At this moment, Song Jians Vitality Points had fallen below half. Although his strength was already comparable to the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, and his Time Domain could fend off the enemys Domain encroachment, there were ultimately eight of them. United, they were more than Song Jian could handle alone. Unbeknownst to him, he had gradually fallen into a disadvantageous position. I cant keep this stalemate with them for too long, otherwise, once the final twenty minutes come and my blood boils again, it will likely be the moment of my death! Song Jian frowned slightly, his wounds constantly oozing fresh blood, but he could no longer care about these, his eyes solely fixed on the eight foreign tribal god-sons and goddesses. Thousand Swords Art! With a light shout from Song Jian, he brandished his Sky-breaking Sword, swinging it fiercely forward. A dense flurry of Spirit Swords flew toward the enemy. The momentum of the foreign tribal god-sons and goddesses faltered, forcing them to fall back and into a defensive stance. Just then, a huge dark red lotus rose within the Bloody Arena, a strong suction force surged towards the figures, attempting to draw the enemy into the Sword Formation. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. We must not be sucked in, otherwise its a point of no return! one of the god-sons roared fiercely. Immovable as a mountain, who can break my golden body! Another god-sons brow shone with a golden light that quickly spread, covering his entire body and making him look as if cast from gold, his legs planted deeply into the arena. For a moment, the god-sons and goddesses used their divine abilities to resist the suction of the Sword Formation. Those who survived to this point were not like ordinary beings of the Legendary Realm but were powerful individuals, each possessing numerous life-saving tactics. Under the pull of the Sword Formations suction, these individuals managed to hold on for the duration of an incense stick, in the end, only three god-sons were drawn into the Sword Formation, desperately defending against the endless Sword Qi within. Eight minutes have already passed; even if I kill them, I still need to leave enough time to escape. I wonder if the Five Elements Escape Skill can evade the deitys sensory tracking! Song Jian thought to himself. The reason the barbarian deity had not found him before was that the deitys sensory target was the Life and Death Grass, not him. But now, the divine thought of the barbarian deity had locked onto him, and no matter how he might ascend to the heavens or burrow into the earth, it would likely be impossible to shake off the deitys pursuit. Add to that the blood boiling phase, when Song Jian would be completely like a dead man, unconscious, ten seconds would be enough for the deity to kill him thousands of times over. Even with a bug-like ability such as Enemy of Death God, it wouldnt be enough to save his life. Watching the remaining god-sons and goddesses with their Domain Power fully unleashed, staunchly resisting the suction of the Sword Formation, Song Jian gritted his teeth and directly executed the first technique of the Chaos Sword Canon, Red Dust Tribulation! For a moment, endless apocalyptic energy surged, and Song Jians figure vanished, turning into endless gray sword light that materialized in the bloody arena. Whiz whiz whiz~ Those few who could withstand the Red Lotus Sword Array revealed a look of terror in their eyes when faced with the grey sword light that kept appearing from the void. They had previously witnessed the power of the Red Dust Tribulation and had admitted to themselves that they could not resist it. Damn it, get into the sword formation! a Saintess yelled, giving up resistance and being sucked into the sword array. How can he be this strong? He is only a third-order in combat power another Divine Son said unwillingly as he entered the sword array, which also meant a slim chance of survival. Between a rock and a hard place, regardless of the choice, the chances of life were slim. Just then, a flash of gray sword light passed by his neck, and a head soared into the air. The eyes of the head in mid-air revealed a confused expression. He was, after all, a high-end strong warrior in the Legendary Realm, only one step away from the peak. How could he be killed by one move! I, I can still be reborn from blood. How could I possibly be killed instantly! The Divine Son whose head had been chopped off seemed to not give up, wanting to use the ability hidden in his bloodline. However, after several attempts, he found that a mysterious force had sealed off the power of his bloodline, rendering him unable to use his rebirth ability! Chaos, Chaotic Force The Divine Sons face revealed a bitter smile as he fell into despair. Finally, darkness fell before his eyes, and his consciousness plunged into darkness. After killing this Divine Son, the few who were still desperately resisting looked at the incoming gray sword light, and their expressions changed drastically. After a moment of hesitation, they all clenched their teeth and threw themselves into the Red Lotus Sword Array. Slowly, Song Jians figure emerged from the void, a trace of fresh blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. The backlash from the Chaos Sword Canon was getting stronger each time it was used. Without reaching the Legendary Realm, to wield the Chaos Sword Canon was still too forced. Seven Legendary Realm warriors entered the sword array, fighting with the endless Sword Qi within, and at the same time, they were continuously attacking the sword array itself. If the sword array shattered, they would be able to escape to safety! In just a short while, cracks began to appear on the surface of the Red Lotus Sword Array, like cracks on a porcelain vase, as if the next second the sword array might completely collapse. Song Jians eyes were cold. To annihilate eight combatants at the level of Legendary Realm warriors was too much of a stretch for him, but if he couldnt do it, he would die here. Outside the bloody arena, there was an even more powerful enemy waiting, eyeing him with predatory intensity! Song Jian took a deep breath and took out a pill from his inventory to swallow, a special pill from the Imperial Sword Sect designed to restore Sword Qi. Huang Shengs Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal! With a low roar from Song Jian, numerous Spirit Swords erupted forth, merging continuously in the air. Eventually, a strand of Chaotic Sword Qi infused into them, and after a short while, a golden lion leaped out from the sphere of light, roared, and charged at the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. It passed directly through the sword array, merging into it. Chapter 1522 - Chapter 1522 Chapter 1524 Rewards Chapter 1522: Chapter 1524 Rewards Chapter 1522: Chapter 1524 Rewards Just as the Golden Sacred Lion entered the Red Lotus Sword Array, Song Jians face turned pale, and he spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood, his breath immediately becoming feeble. Song Jian had previously constructed the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, which could maintain the existence of three Golden Sacred Lions simultaneously. Originally, he could sustain three Golden Sacred Lions, but now, in the instant the Golden Sacred Lion leaped into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, Song Jian suddenly felt an immense pressure. Not only the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal but also the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation seemed on the verge of collapse. At this moment, Song Jian could no longer continue to construct the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal. All his energy had to be focused on the fusion of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation and the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal. Within the sword formation, the Golden Sacred Lion roared loudly, pouncing towards a divine child. Countless Sword Qi passed through the body of the Golden Sacred Lion as if its body were illusory, impervious to any harm, but when striking the enemy, the power of these Sword Qi was in no way inferior to those divine weapons. The Golden Sacred Lion, possessing the attack power of the Legendary Realm, was unstoppable within the sword formation. These divine children and saints, left with no choice, could only divert a portion of their energy to fend off the attacks of the Golden Sacred Lion. Gu Tu, Haqis, Sotuya, you three go and fend off that lion. Everyone else, break the formation! a saintess said with an angry face. At this time, seven people must join forces; otherwise, they would be defeated one by one! This Golden Lion has extremely strong defenses and deals high damage. It can also suppress wound recovery, making it too difficult to handle. The three of us might not be able to hold it off a divine child with beast ears roared, surrounded by countless Sword Qi, as if numerous skilled Swordmasters were attacking him simultaneously. Moreover, these Sword Qi could even autonomously execute different sword techniques, which varied in power but were numerous in quantity, causing a headache for their targets, and coupled with the fast speed of the Golden Sacred Lion, everyone became panic-stricken. Outside the formation, Song Jian glanced at the time; ten minutes had already passed. If they continued to delay, there truly would be no time to escape. Even if he killed all these foreign divine children and saints, they would ultimately be unable to escape the fate of death! Song Jians brow furrowed as he directly controlled the sword formation, evolving it to the last stage. Within the formation, countless Spirit Swords emerged and a Sword Qi Stone Tower thunderously descended, suppressing the seven divine children and saints! At this moment, the Sword Qi Stone Tower had reached nine layers, with each divine child and saintess suppressed on their own layer. Meanwhile, the Golden Sacred Lion soared into the sky, its four sharp claws tightly grasping the pinnacle of the tower, raising its head, and roaring loudly. With the enhancement of the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, the confining power of the Sword Qi Stone Tower greatly increased. With the strength of these divine children and saints, they were utterly incapable of breaking free from the suppression of the tower! Destroy! Song Jian shouted loudly, spitting a mouthful of essence blood towards the tower. His Vitality Points, which had recovered almost to the full, plummeted dramatically, leaving less than one third remaining. Multitudes of medicine and pills that restored Vitality Points were shoved into his mouth by Song Jian in one go. At this race against time, he couldnt care less about the cooldown times of some medicines and pills. Medicines entering cooldown would be ineffective even if consumed, a complete waste. After the essence blood sprayed onto the Sword Qi Stone Tower, it immediately formed a talisman. The talisman inscribed with seal script bore the character Destroy. This was Song Jians essence blood-infused strike, an outburst of force akin to a desperate move, causing great damage to oneself as wellCpractically a tactic of self-harm in order to injure the enemy by a thousand that regular people wouldnt employ unless driven to a desperate situation. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, Sword Qi crisscrossed within the tower. Numerous golden chains spread from the walls of the tower, winding towards the divine children and saints. The suppressed divine children and saints could only exercise less than seventy to eighty percent of their strength. Handled by dozens of golden chains, they couldnt dodge at all, eventually becoming tightly bound and emitting helpless roars. The outcome was decided! A hint of a smile appeared on Song Jians face. By devouring these seven Legendary Realm powerhouses, the level of the Red Lotus Sword Array would at least rise one level. Most importantly, it gave Song Jian a whole ten minutes to escape. Raising his head and glancing at the sky, the deity-level brutes ice-cold gaze fixated on him, as if looking at a dead body! Song Jians face revealed a bitter smile, even if his strength was formidable and capable of simultaneously suppressing and killing eight Legendary Realm warriors, facing a divine opponent, he still ended up crushed and killed! Just at that moment, above the Bloody Arena, a colorful auspicious cloud appeared. Within the cloud, numerous treasures shimmered in and out of visibility, including cultivation methods, equipment, and many mystical treasures that Song Jian could not even recognize! Even surrounded by tens of thousands of barbarian cavalry and being pursued by a divine-level barbarian powerhouse, Song Jian still felt a sense of anticipation for the rewards of the Bloody Arena at this moment. This is a melee, fighting one against eight. I wonder what rewards the victor will receive! Song Jian thought to himself. Sitting cross-legged, Song Jian took this time to restore his condition to its best, or else he feared he would not have the chance to escape with his life. In the sky, the auspicious cloud continued to ferment, seemingly also judging what tier of reward to give out! After a full thirty seconds, a stream of light finally fell from the sky. Inside the light, a blood-red sphere, shining with blinding brilliance. Seeing the sphere, the previously expressionless barbarian deity suddenly erupted with a heart-wrenching roar of rage! No! The voice boomed like thunder, resounding through the heavens. Song Jian, surprised, looked up to see tears of blood flowing from the deitys eyes, a look of sorrow and rage on its face, while its ten-zhang-tall manifested spirit body also began to tremble slightly. Human, give me that reward, and I promise not to chase you anymore! The barbarian deity stared intently at Song Jian, bellowing loudly. Song Jian eyed the stream of light, inside the sphere, which seemed to be a Vitality Domain sphere that could be obtained only by killing a barbarian, allowing one to condense a second Domain Power without any side effects. But why would an ordinary Vitality Domain sphere provoke such a strong reaction from this divine-level barbarian? Song Jian paid no attention to the barbarian deity, quietly waiting for the light to fall into the palm of his hand. Upon receiving it and looking at the sphere, indeed, it looked almost identical to the Vitality Domain sphere he had seen before, only much darker in color. But when he carefully read the attribute description, Song Jian noticed the difference! Law of Power sphere? Song Jian was taken aback; the sphere was not a Domain Sphere but a Law Sphere. Glancing up at the barbarian deity whose eyes were filled with longing and rage, a smile emerged on Song Jians face: This must be the reward that the deities all hoped to receive, the one I heard about before entering! Chapter 1523 - Chapter 1523 Chapter 1525 Escape Chapter 1523: Chapter 1525: Escape Chapter 1523: Chapter 1525: Escape Law Sphere, this is a treasure that could directly promote one to god-level, even peak powerhouses of the Legendary Realm might pour all they have to exchange for such an item. Even demi-god level beings who have already grasped the Power of Law wouldnt mind obtaining an additional type of the Power of Law. Moreover, this power doesnt require comprehension, nor does it require spending time and effort; it can be acquired instantly. Such a treasure would make even god-level powerhouses salivate, unless they had already comprehended the same law. Song Jian looked at the sphere in his hand, wanting to use it immediately, but as he gazed at the sphere, a faint worry arose in his heart. He hadnt even broken through to the Legendary RealmConce he used the sphere, could his body endure the infusion of the Law of Power? He might very well burst apart! After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian placed the Law Sphere into his inventory slot, deciding to wait until he reached the Legendary Realm to use it. After putting the sphere into the inventory slot, the auspicious clouds in the sky slowly dissipated, and countless golden light spots poured into Song Jians body. Song Jian, who had been grievously injured, began to recover rapidly. Give it to me! the barbarian deity roared, reaching out towards the Bloody Arena. Boom~ A massive hand appeared, grabbing the entire Bloody Arena. The instant the hand touched the arena, crimson bolts of lightning seemed to be triggered, radiating from the Bloody Arena in all directions. Crimson bolts of lightning struck the barbarian deitys hand, and reflexively, the deity withdrew its hand, as drops of divine blood flowed from its palm. The barbarian deity looked at its palm in horror; at this moment, a cross-shaped scar appeared in the center, the wound so deep that bone was visible. Ordinary wounds would heal instantly given the barbarian deitys physiology, but the cross-shaped scar was surrounded by a faint smell of blood and vitality, which prevented the deitys flesh from healing on its own. How could this be! The deitys palm shimmered with light, as if it were casting some skill, but no matter what skill it deployed, the wound couldnt be healed. Blood kept seeping from the wound, and even when the barbarian deity clenched its fist, it couldnt stop the blood from overflowing! After receiving all the rewards, the Bloody Arena began to crumble. Song Jian couldnt wait for its collapse and leaped down from the arena, stepping onto a flying sword and escaping into the distance. Catch him, tear him to shreds! the barbarian deity bellowed, and legions of barbarian cavalry roared as they pursued Song Jian. The barbarian deity itself transformed into a crimson tornado, quickly chasing after Song Jian. Song Jian had only flown a few kilometers in the air when he directly used the Earth Escape Skill, burrowed into the ground. Even if his presence was locked on by the barbarian deitys divine sense, hiding underground could at least help him evade tens of thousands of barbarian cavalry. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After underground evasion for dozens of kilometers, Song Jian suddenly felt the earth around him beginning to solidify and harden, as if a mysterious force was squeezing the earth. Song Jians heart sank. Clearly, the barbarian deity had begun to seal off the surrounding earth and was exerting divine power to isolate the sealed area from the rest. At present, contending against a god-level powerhouse is still a bit too forced for me, Song Jian sighed. He looked at the numbers in his mind; the previous ninety-something figures had now dwindled to the thirties. It seemed today would decide the final nine, and then they would be able to leave the Bloody Arena district. Three more minutes, the last blood boil is about to start Song Jian thought to himself, What should I do now? Just then, an idea flashed through Song Jians mind, and his figure whooshed disappeared without a trace. Boom, boom, boom~ The ground cracked open, and the area for several kilometers around was entirely sealed off by the barbarian deity, lifted into the air. At that moment, cracks emerged on the surface of the sealed area, and, at the same time, a brute force squeezed inward from all directions, compressing the land that spanned several kilometers by half. If Song Jian had still been inside, by now he likely would have been crushed into a patty. How could this happen, why has he vanished without a trace, he hasnt even reached the Legendary Realm, yet he managed to break free from my divine consciousness lock. How on earth did he do it! The barbarian deitys eyes revealed an expression of disbelief as he bellowed loudly. At that time, Song Jian had hidden within the Shattered Divine Realm, his body trembling slightly. He had very nearly been captured by the barbarian deity! Even the barbarian deity did not possess a Divine Country; he could never have imagined that a third-tier Human Race youth would have his own Divine Country! Song Jian hid in the Divine Country, silently watching the numbers in his mind. Every so often, these numbers would decrease by a few, and Song Jian did not know whether the barbarian deity would wait in the same spot. The safest place for now was to remain within the Divine Country and not go out. Time passed quickly, and the last blood-boiling session began. Song Jian lay on the ground, quietly feeling the boiling of his blood. After a while, his vision darkened, and he fell into darkness. At that moment, the barbarian deity faintly sensed Song Jians position, but it was so distant that it was almost beyond his range of perception. This, this seems to be within the Star Domain, this, how is this possible, a third-tier combatant, how could he instantaneously move to the Star Domain, unless he owns his own Divine Country! The barbarian deitys eyes showed an incredulous look as he floated aimlessly in midair. Even if the barbarian deity could sense Song Jians position, it was impossible for him to leave the Bloody Arena area to search for Song Jian in the Star Domain. Not to mention whether he could leave this area, even if he entered the Star Domain, it would be impossible to find Song Jian among the boundless expanse of the Star Domain and the countless Divine Countries! No! The barbarian deity let out a heart-wrenching roar, filled with despair! Twenty-one, eighteen, fifteen, thirteen, As the numbers dwindled, Song Jian patiently waited. He did not know how long it had been, but the moment the remaining number went from ten to nine, Song Jian left the Divine Country and appeared in the area of the Bloody Arena. Just then, a hair-raising sensation emerged in his heart, and a dazzling divine light burst forth from the void, shooting towards Song Jian. Sword Shadow Clone! In a flash, two identical Song Jian figures appeared, one charging towards the divine light, and the other flying in the opposite direction. Boom! A loud noise erupted as the divine light struck Song Jians clone, directly blasting it into pieces! Song Jian desperately fled towards the distance, not expecting that the barbarian deity would actually wait in the original place! You cant escape! The barbarian deity roared viciously, directly using his divine power to freeze the several kilometers around Song Jian solid. At that moment, Song Jian was like a small insect in amber, frozen in midair, motionless, with a look of terror still lingering on his face. Chapter 1524 - Chapter 1524 Chapter 1526 Return Chapter 1524: Chapter 1526: Return Chapter 1524: Chapter 1526: Return Wasnt it said that once only nine people are left, we would be automatically expelled from the Bloody Arena region? Why is this happening! For a moment, Song Jian was in utter despair. At this time, wrapped by the divine power of the barbarian deity, even the Shattered Divine Realm had lost contact with him, making entry impossible. Song Jian could only watch helplessly as the barbarian deity, with a ferocious expression on his face, reached out with a gigantic hand towards him. It seemed that the barbarian deity didnt want to kill Song Jian immediately but wanted to capture him alive and then force him to hand over the Power Laws Sphere! Hand over the Power Laws Sphere, and you will be spared! roared the barbarian deity, like a thunderclap that deafened the ears. Song Jian, like a tiny insect trapped in amber, wore a look of disdain on his face. Such words could only deceive a child. He knew clearly that even if he handed over the Power Laws Sphere, the barbarian deity would not let him go. Just then, a streak of gold light suddenly appeared in the sky. Upon seeing this light, the face of the barbarian deity changed dramatically. His divine power condensed once more, pressing down on Song Jian. Song Jian instantly felt the pressure increase. His bones emitted a series of crack crack sounds, and blood began to seep from his mouth and nose. Boom~ The gold light in the sky instantly split into nine beams, each beam like a golden sword shooting toward different areas of the Bloody Arenas ground. One of these golden Lightsabers was directed towards Song Jians location. Crack~ The golden light flew towards Song Jian, piercing straight through the divine power of the barbarian deity surrounding him, as effortlessly as a hot knife through butter, breaking open the divine power that enveloped Song Jian! No! The barbarian deity bellowed, transforming his hand from palm to fist, smashing it towards Song Jian! The golden Lightsaber entered above Song Jians head, and instantly, a dazzling golden light shield enveloped him completely. The next moment, the barbarian deitys fist, like a cannonball, crashed down. Boom~ Gold light scattered everywhere, and as Song Jian watched the fist nearing him, his heart seemed to stop beating. Although he sustained no damage, the sheer might of a deitys full-strength blow was enough to instill fear. In an instant, Song Jians pupils dilated to the extreme, and his whole body became motionless, as if even his breathing had stopped. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Nine beams of light rose from the ground and flew towards the sky. The barbarian deity could only let out a frustrated roar as he watched the nine golden beams. After a long while, Song Jians heartbeat slowly returned to normal. That last strike, even though the golden light shield had protected him, the might of the barbarian deitys punch deeply imprinted in his mind, nearly shattering his consciousnessC in other words, it had almost scared Song Jian to death! Did I make it? Song Jian touched his chest, somewhat incredulous. He knew that he had been prepared to die moments before and hadnt expected to be rescued at the last moment! Nine golden beams flew side by side through the sky, and Song Jian glanced around, only to discover among the nine survivors, besides himself, there was only one other from the Human Race, and this individual was merely a high-level existence in the Legendary Realm. The Human Race prodigy gave Song Jian a look, his eyes also filled with amazement and disbelief. To think that so many Demi-God level prodigies of the Human Race had not survived until the end, and yet a third-tier Combat Power human youth had! Behind the gold light shield that blocked communication, the other party gave Song Jian a thumbs up, and Song Jian returned a shy smile. Just as the beams broke through the atmosphere in an instant, disappearing from sight, nine large holes appeared in the sky, and a faint protective light shield emerged in the eyes of all the barbarians. Looking at the separating light shield, the face of the barbarian deity bore a sorrowful expression. The nine large holes slowly closed, and the entire shielding barrier also disappeared as if it had never existed. The ground of the Bloody Arena returned to calm once again. Song Jian felt a blur before his eyes and experienced a sensation of weightlessness. When he opened his eyes again, he found that he had already returned to the Starry Sky Battlefields human race encampment. At that moment, a cheer erupted from the crowd of different races in the Starry Sky Battlefield. Nine survivors, mostly from different races, greatly boosted the morale of the non-humans. Seeing that only two humans had survived and all the demi-god level fighters had fallen, almost every humans face showed a look of sorrow. It was known that those who entered the Bloody Arena, the elites of the human race, were almost all from the major sects. This time, it was a complete wipeout! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eh, why isnt Xin Ling here? Chen Yang and Guo Xiao are missing too! Song Jian looked around in confusion and found that the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect were all absent from the Starry Sky Battlefield! Could it be that they left the secret realm after I entered the Bloody Arena? Song Jian mused to himself. Just then, a beam of golden light descended from the sky, shining upon Song Jian. The words Holy Child shone brightly in the void, each character as luminous as a star! A majestic aura emanated from Song Jians body, and in his title column, a title glimmering with purple-gold radiance took its place above all other titles! The, the Holy Child Nearly all of the god-level fighters of the human race stared at the four characters in the sky, their eyes filled with disbelief. The Holy Child, in thousands of years, no one has been given this title, who would have thought who would have thought A god-level fighter found himself at a loss for words, looking at Song Jian with a loving expression. To those unaware, one might think that he was Song Jians long-lost biological father. After leaving the Bloody Arena, Song Jians mission of the Way of the Holy Child was completed, earning him the title of the Holy Child of the Human Race! To his surprise, this title had been highly esteemed during the ancient times! At that moment, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian; System: The Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm will soon close. You have ten minutes remaining. Please prepare to leave! The secret realm is closing? Song Jian was alarmed. He knew that in his inventory, there were many items he had obtained from the Bloody Arena that couldnt be taken out of the secret realm and could only be exchanged for merits. Moreover, the earned merits needed to be spent quickly, or else after leaving the secret realm, those merits would become invalid! Holy Child, would you be willing Holy Child, please wait, this poor Daoist has a few words he wishes to share with you! Holy Child, Holy Child, I am the Elder of Transmission from Xuan Tian Sect, would you be willing A group of god-level fighters began to converge towards Song Jian, but at this moment, Song Jian had only ten minutes left, and if he didnt hurry to the Star Hall, he feared he wouldnt make it in time. Esteemed seniors, please wait a moment more. Let me make a trip to the Star Hall first, and then we can discuss other matters, alright? Song Jian bowed as he rushed towards the Star Hall. Chapter 1525 - Chapter 1525 Chapter 1527 Legendary Realm Chapter 1525: Chapter 1527 Legendary Realm Chapter 1525: Chapter 1527 Legendary Realm In front of the main hall of the Imperial Sword Sects main peak, nearly all the peak masters and elders were looking toward the square. At that moment, in the center of the square, a crimson gate of light appeared, through which the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect were pushed out one after another. Weve left, weve finally left, haha, were back! A disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, overwhelmed with joy, fell to his knees in the square and let out a long, skyward howl. Haha, Im back, Im back, finally no need to fight as cannon fodder against the other races! Imperial Sword Sect, I have returned alive! One after another, the disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect emerged from the gate of light, and upon seeing them, joyous expressions spread across the faces of all the peak masters and elders, who silently watched them. Even as they carried on wildly in front of the main peaks main hall, no one spoke out to stop them, allowing them to vent their emotions. After a long while, no more disciples emerged from the gate, and the Sect Leader Duan Xinglius brows furrowed. Sect Leader, it seems that one of the favored disciples has not come out, a nearby elder said in a low voice. Duan Xingliu didnt reply but simply directed his gaze toward the light gate. Only a third of the disciples have returned this time, and the rest will probably need to rest for over half a year just to regain their senses another elder said, shaking his head. Just then, among the returned disciples, ones aura suddenly surged, breaking through directly to the Legendary Realm. Hes advanced! everyone exclaimed, looking toward that disciple, who was holding three beads in his hand. He swallowed them one by one, instantly leaping from the peak of third-rank combat power to the Legendary Realm. Simultaneously, a scorching wave of air radiated from him. Flame Domain! This disciple had mastered the Flame Domain, becoming a Legendary Realm powerhouse! Battle Sword Peak disciple Guo Lintian, today I enter the Legendary Realm! another disciple shouted, clutching two beads and rising into the air, a powerful aura emanating from him! Boom~ The Legendary Realm, yet another disciple had broken through! Promotion Pearl! said a peak master with a smile. The reason so many disciples below the Legendary Realm were allowed to enter the Bloody Arena was partly to enhance their combat abilities and partly to earn honors in the early stages of the Starry Sky Battlefield, exchanging them for Promotion Pearls, then leaving before danger could strike. However, this secret realm journey seemed to have gone awry, as the timeline became chaotic, and they were unwittingly thrown into the late stages of the Starry Sky Battlefield, during the period of surprise attacks by the Starry Sky All Races. Thankfully, these disciples had all left before the attacks; otherwise, they would have all been wiped out, turning this opening of the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm into a massive loss! One by one, disciples were promoted to the Legendary Realm, and almost all of those who had returned alive had advanced to the Legendary Realm. Guo Xiao, did you not exchange for any Promotion Pearls? an elder from Feilai Peak asked, eyeing Guo Xiao with a frown. Almost all the disciples had exchanged for several Promotion Pearls, boosting their strength to the Legendary Realm, yet Guo Xiao and a few others had not. This puzzled the elder from Feilai Peak. After all, Guo Xiao was the chief disciple of Feilai Peak. With his strength, how could he have returned from the secret realm empty-handed? Elder, I do not have enough merits to exchange for a Promotion Pearl! Guo Xiao performed a respectful salutation and said, Breaking through to the Legendary Realm is not a difficult task for me, and I dont need to use external items to enhance myself! Guo Xiao, you mean to say, youve exchanged for some other item? The Elders heart stirred, and he hurriedly pressed on. Indeed, Ive exchanged for a sword technique! Guo Xiao declared. The Elder burst into hearty laughter, Very well, having gained something is good enough! Some other peak masters and elders cast their eyes toward Guo Xiao. A sword technique that caught Guo Xiaos attention surely was of high quality. While some wanted to ask what sword technique hed exchanged for, they hesitated briefly and then shook their heads, giving up the idea. That was Guo Xiaos own fortune and privacy. The sword technique might become Guo Xiaos skill of last resort, and even if asked, it was unlikely that Guo Xiao would disclose it. Xin Ling, why hasnt your eldest senior brother emerged? Duan Xingliu couldnt help but ask. Disciples who had previously died early in the secret realm had already come out. Now that the allotted time had ended and the disciples were returning, Song Jian had not come back, which made Duan Xingliu feel both nervous and worried. Senior Brother Song seemed to have received a task and gained the qualification to enter the Bloody Arena. Afterward, he went into the Bloody Arena, and we didnt wait for him to return as we were kicked out of the secret realm. Now, he should still be in the Bloody Arena Xin Ling explained meticulously. What? The Bloody Arena? How could he enter the Bloody Arena? That only appears in the middle to the latter stages of the Starry Sky Battlefield. You one of the peak masters exclaimed in shock. Master, this time we almost got annihilated. There was a problem with the timeline in the secret realm. When we entered the Starry Sky Battlefield, it clearly was the early stages, but after a few months, it inexplicably progressed to the middle and later stages. Only a few months remained before the other races launched an earth attack and wiped out the Starry Sky Battlefields human strongholds. We were almost dragged into it A returning disciple couldnt hold back and spoke, his face filled with a look of lingering fear. What? A surprise attack on the human strongholds? How could that happen? That is something thats supposed to take place tens of thousands of years after the early stage of the Starry Sky Battlefield. How could the timeline skip so far Its not entirely impossible. In theory, its feasible. The secret realm captures the entire period of the Starry Sky Battlefield, which naturally includes the stealth attack on the human strongholds and the final annihilation of the Starry Sky All Races by the humans. Its just that the resources we used to open the secret realm couldnt possibly last that period The peak masters and elders began discussing among themselves. The disordered timeline had them feeling a sense of crisis, and Song Jians entry into the Bloody Arena was beyond their expectations. Master, what is the Bloody Arena? A disciple stealthily asked his own master. The Bloody Arena represents both a great opportunity and a great crisis, even demi-god level powerhouses risk falling there The elders of the Imperial Sword Sect seemed to be quite familiar with the Bloody Arena. Hearing that Song Jian had entered it, they all frowned and shook their heads with worry. Did Song Jian make a breakthrough to the Legendary Realm in the secret realm? a peak master could not help but ask. It was known that breaking through to the Legendary Realm within the secret realm was impossible, which is why so many disciples, upon obtaining a Promotion Pearl, chose to leave the secret realm before attempting to upgrade. However, there are never absolutes in the world. There have been historical instances where disciples did break through to the Legendary Realm within the secret realm. But such breakthroughs were a false type of breakthrough. Although within the secret realm, after breaking through, there was no difference from a real Legendary Realm, once leaving the secret realm and returning to the real world, the disciples mental state suffered an impact, taking over a year to recover. Furthermore, breaking through within the secret realm also formed an inner demon, like a chasm blocking the disciples path to becoming a Legendary powerhouse. Until death, this disciple remained just a disciple with the pinnacle strength of third-order combat power. After this incident, the Imperial Sword Sect strictly prohibited disciples from breaking through within the secret realm, forbidding any breakthrough even if they chanced upon the opportunity! sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1526 - Chapter 1526 Chapter 1528 Promotion Chapter 1526: Chapter 1528: Promotion Chapter 1526: Chapter 1528: Promotion Duan Xingliu felt worried in his heart. Hearing that Song Jian had entered the Bloody Arena, he was afraid that Song Jian had sought the opportunity to break through to the Legendary Realm within the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm. If by then Song Jian managed to survive and come out of the Bloody Arena, returning to the real world, there would likely be a major catastrophe! Sect Leader, elder brother entered the Bloody Battlefield with the strength of the third tier, and he killed three Legendary Realm opponents in a row to earn his entry right. Moreover, among these three, two were at the peak of the Legendary Realm! Xin Ling said excitedly. What, with third tier Combat Power, killing the Legendary Realm, and even the peak of the Legendary Realm a Peak Master exclaimed in surprise, Could it be that Song Jian, while at third tier Combat Power, had already comprehended Domain Power? Otherwise, he would not have been able to contend with the Legendary Realm at all! I dont know, I cant tell! Xin Ling shook her head. All members of the Imperial Sword Sect silently waited in the plaza. If all disciples had come out, the red transmission gate should have disappeared, but now it remained standing in the center of the plaza without any sign of fading away, which also gave everyone confidence. If Song Jian had perished in the Secret Realm, he should have come out by now, with all his gains wiped clean and his soul sustaining damage. That he hadnt appeared yet clearly meant Song Jian was still alive. Since he was alive, there was hope he could come out alive. One day, two days, three days, The transmission gate in the center of the plaza stood all this time, with other disciples long since dispersed and only Duan Xingliu, Duan Jian, Xin Ling, and a few other disciples remaining in the plaza. On this day, the transmission gate suddenly burst into red light, and a figure staggered out from it. Elder brother! Xin Ling cried out with excitement. The one coming out now could only be Song Jian since all the others had already exited. Song Jian stumbled forward a couple of steps and let out a sigh of relief upon seeing the Imperial Sword Sects plaza. After entering the Secret Realm, he had been fighting opponents beyond his level. In the Bloody Arena, he had even been chased by a god-level expert, leaving his nerves as tight as steel wires. Now back in the game world, he could finally relax. Seeing that Song Jian remained at the third tier of Combat Power, Duan Xingliu nodded slightly and a smile appeared on his face, as he felt reassured. Its good youre back, its good youre back! Duan Xingliu nodded and said. Elder brother, elder brother, you can advance to the Legendary Realm now, right? Xin Ling called out, knowing that Song Jian had exchanged for six Promotion Pearls earlier. With these six Promotion Pearls, Song Jian could break through to the Legendary Realm. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian, have you already comprehended the Domain Power? Duan Xingliu asked. You see, comprehending Domain Power with third tier Combat Power and passively comprehending Domain Power during a breakthrough to the Legendary Realm held a major difference! Comprehension of Domain Power with third tier Combat Power signified a favored child of heaven, whereas passively comprehending Domain Power during a Legendary Realm breakthrough was rather ordinary. Although the Domain Power comprehended during such a breakthrough was more suitable for oneself, the tiers were not usually very high. In contrast, Domain Power comprehended at a lower level often manifested at higher tiers, sometimes even exceeding the high tier! Yes, Master, I have comprehended the Domain Power! Song Jian bowed and said. Good, good, good! Duan Xinglius face showed a gratified expression as he laughed, Your foundation is solid enough; now even using external resources to promote to the Legendary Realm is not an issue. You can use the Promotion Pearls. Song Jian nodded, took out a large handful of Promotion Pearls from his inventoryCthere were as many as forty or fifty! This, so many Promotion Pearls, elder brother, did you rob the Star Hall? Xin Ling was stunned. So many Promotion Pearls would require more than one hundred thousand merit points. Could elder brothers gains from the Bloody Arena be this great? The Promotion Pearl slowly began to float up, orbiting around Song Jians body. Then, one by one, the Promotion Pearls disappeared from sight, and Song Jians level, like inflating a balloon, rapidly ascended. One hundred sixteen, one hundred seventeen, one hundred eighteen, Soon, Song Jians level reached level one hundred and twenty! For other ordinary players, it would take at least a year or two to gain such combat experience, Song Jian had achieved it with just a few Promotion Pearls. If others knew, they would probably be green with envy! A surging aura emanated from within Song Jian, and without any wind, he began to float into the air. Having reached the Legendary Realm, he had gained the ability to fly. Now, even without using the Sword Flight Art or the Xuantian Wings, Song Jian could fly through the air just by himself! Song Jian was thrilled. Did this not mean that he could also fly if he returned to the real world? The ascension was not over yet. After reaching the Legendary Realm, the Time Imprint on his chest also began to shine, radiating a mysterious aura from Song Jian. The Time Domain unfolded slowly, like a bud ready to bloom. The Time Domain, which originally had a limit of just ten meters, began to slowly expand outward. Fifteen meters, twenty meters, thirty meters, forty meters, This time, the Time Domain expanded to a full hundred meters before it gradually came to a halt. Song Jian felt that the Time Domain hadnt reached its limit yet and still had the potential to expand further. However, he now needed to adapt to this sudden increase in power to prevent it from spiraling out of control. What is this Domain Power? It feels somewhat unfamiliar Duan Xingliu, engulfed within the Time Domain, suddenly discovered that he couldnt unleash his own Domain Power, and his face instantly paled! This meant that the Domain Power grasped by Song Jian had already begun to suppress Duan Xinglius own Power. During combat, this was a very dangerous situation, signifying that Duan Xingliu would have to exert more effort to resist Song Jians Domain Power. What was most terrifying was the silent erosion of this Domain Power. Duan Xingliu found that whenever he tried to release any skill, there was a prerequisite time added. In other words, every skill that had been instant now required a casting time, and the cooldown of all his skills had increased by more than twice. What is this situation? Duan Xingliu stood there, dumbfounded, and looked up at Song Jian. Time Domain, its the Time Domain, right? A peak master asked, trembling. Indeed, only the Time Domain has such a high grade, and only the Time Domain would cause such a situation Another elder laughed heartily. Although they were all enveloped by Song Jians Domain, they knew that if Song Jian decided to turn against them, they would immediately be at a great disadvantage. Song Jian smiled slightly and nodded. At that moment, dozens of Promotion Pearls still surrounded him. He planned to boost his level to the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm in one go, to achieve a level that would make other players despair! Chapter 1527 - Chapter 1527 Chapter 1529 Peak of the Legendary Realm Chapter 1527: Chapter 1529: Peak of the Legendary Realm Chapter 1527: Chapter 1529: Peak of the Legendary Realm Level 120, level 130, level 140, Song Jians level was rising rapidly. After reaching the Legendary Realm, each Promotion Pearls quality would increase by a notch and, correspondingly, its price would double. The Promotion Pearls below the Legendary Realm were priced at three thousand merits, whereas those above were six thousand merits. Even Demi-God Level beings could use the Promotion Pearls to advance their levels, but the cost had soared to ten thousand merits. As for the Promotion Pearls that could be used by beings at the God Level, Song Jian had not seen them in the Star Hall; there was a special exchange room for God-Level powerhouses, which Song Jian, with his level of power, had no way of entering. The pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, could it be, Brother Song intends to advance to the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm? Xin Ling looked up at Song Jian in the sky, her face full of surprise. The pinnacle of the Legendary Realm was already the level of most peak masters and elders. Any disciple who advanced to the Legendary Realm would be eligible to apply for the position of elder, even if they were an outer sect disciple. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Today, more than a thousand disciples had advanced to the Legendary Realm, effectively adding over a thousand elders to the Imperial Sword Sect. It should be noted that the addition of so many elders would require the Sect to provide a massive amount of resources, but Duan Xingliu and the other peak masters and elders showed no sign of worry, instead appearing quite pleased. What does it feel like when your own disciple catches up to your realm? A smiling elder from the main peak spoke to Duan Xingliu through a private transmission. Duan Xinglius expression froze, but he quickly glanced at the elder with a look of disdain, clearly unbothered. But inwardly, Duan Xingliu felt a bit unsure, wondering if he should pay more attention to his methods when disciplining disciples from now on! After advancing to the Legendary Realm, he can also start cultivating the Chaos Sword Canon. However, it seems he already has chaos aura about him. Could it be he began to cultivate the Chaos Sword Canon when he was at third-tier combat power? Can his body withstand the erosion of Chaos Sword Qi? Duan Xingliu thought to himself. Boom~ An immense breath burst forth from Song Jians body, waves of energy dispersed in all directions, and all the Promotion Pearls around him disappeared without a trace, stabilizing his level at 150! Level 150 was the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. Beyond that was the Demi-God Level, which required comprehension of the Power of Law to advance further, otherwise, Song Jians combat experience would be stuck at this realm, never to improve. Compared to the breakthrough to the Legendary Realm, where players automatically gain a random Domain Power, players treatment is much better than that of the natives in the game world. Not only can they level up by fighting monsters and using treasures like the Promotion Pearls to level up, but also there is no threshold for entering the Legendary Realm. However, other natives in the game have a difficult time cultivating and advancing levels, and after reaching the peak of third-tier combat power, they must comprehend Domain Laws themselves, otherwise, they would be forever stuck at the peak of third-tier combat power. This is also why the Imperial Sword Sect opens the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm every hundred years. In the Secret Realm, regular disciples can gain a wealth of combat experience, but most importantly, there are more powerhouses in the Secret Realm, making it easier to comprehend Domain Power. Each opening of the Secret Realm quickly cultivates a large number of Legendary Realm powerhouses, which is also why the Imperial Sword Sect has been able to suppress the wild beasts and maintain a dominant position on the semi-dimensional plane of the Ancient Sword Star. Song Jian felt an abundant strength throughout his body, even having the sensation that he could blow up the Ancient Sword Star with a single punch. He knew this was a side effect of suddenly acquiring great power without being accustomed to it or being able to control this new strength. Song Jian glanced at the Law Sphere of Power in his inventory, hesitating for a moment before deciding not to continue his breakthrough to become a Demi-God Level being. First, I need to get used to the power of the Legendary Realm before advancing to Demi-God Level; otherwise, it might lead to an unstable foundation and an inability to fully control my own power! Song Jian thought to himself. And in the Legendary Realm, he had mastered the power of the Time Domain. To break through to the Demi-God Level, it was best to use the Time Domain to advance to the Time Law, ensuring a continuous lineage. Otherwise, after advancing to the Demi-God Level, attempting to break through the Time Domain to the Time Law would take much more time and effort. As for the Power Law Sphere, it could always be used, always be mastered. After reaching the Demi-God Level and mastering the Time Domain, gaining a second Power of Law would greatly increase his combat power. By then, even among those at the Demi-God Level, he would be among the top-tier. Slowly descending from the sky, Song Jian landed in the plaza. Crack~ A sound of shattering rose as he looked down and saw that he had crushed the hard stone slabs of the plaza to dust, yet he was completely unaware. It seemed that his immense power had exceeded his control, and this situation would probably persist for a few days. Seeing this scene, those who originally wanted to gather around to celebrate also stopped, congratulating Song Jian from a distance. A casual strike from someone with Legendary Realm strength could severely injure a disciple with third-tier combat power, and Song Jian was utterly unable to control this kind of power. Song Jian, go to Feilai Peak to meditate for a few days. The training rooms there will help you! Duan Xingliu looked at Song Jian and nodded as he spoke. Thank you, Master! Song Jian bowed in thanks. From now on, you will be a nominal elder of our main peak lineage. Once you fully control your power and have achieved minor proficiency in the Chaos Sword Canon, you can establish your own peak and specifically recruit disciples who are god-favored Duan Xingliu said with a smile. The reason Imperial Sword Sect had recruited Song Jian and Xin Ling was exactly for this purpose. In the future, the Imperial Sword Sect on the Ancient Sword Star would have a peak dedicated to recruiting disciples who were players. This lineage would still be a branch of the main peak, which made Duan Xingliu extremely satisfied. Initially, Duan Xingliu thought Song Jian and Xin Ling were too weak to become masters of a peak, but now that Song Jian had ascended to the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, he was in no way inferior to other peak masters and thus naturally qualified to lead a peak. Brother Song, come, Ill take you to Feilai Peak! Guo Xiao said with a smile, waving at Song Jian from a distance. Then Ill trouble you, Junior Brother Guo! Song Jian replied with a smile. Looking at Guo Xiaos strength, although it was still at the pinnacle of third-tier combat power, his aura had become much more profound than before. The scorching aura of the Flame, even though he tried to contain it, was still leaking out bit by bit. It seems that Junior Brother Guo has also managed to obtain the Great Sun Tathagata Flaming Sword Manual, Song Jian thought to himself. Soon, the two of them used the Sword Flight Art and arrived at a mountain peak floating in the void. This mountain peak had a large flat area sheared off its top, but what was surprising was that there was still a small mountain peak, about ten meters tall, right in the center of this flat area. This small peak was pitch black, as if it were crafted from one solid piece of iron. Brother Song, this is the treasure that protects our Feilai Peak lineage, Feilai Peak itself! Guo Xiao said, pointing at the small mountain peak with a smile. Chapter 1528 - Chapter 1528 Chapter 1530 Training Room Chapter 1528: Chapter 1530: Training Room Chapter 1528: Chapter 1530: Training Room Feilai Peak was named after the small treasure peak at the center of the mountain! Song Jian looked at the peak that towered over ten meters high and couldnt help but be amazed. Compared to the entire mountain, this small peak seemed quaint, but to an ordinary person, it was still an incredibly tall mountain. This peak was originally a divine artifact, it belonged to a god-tier powerhouse of the Imperial Sword Sect, but it suffered damage to the mountain spirit during a great battle in which the god-tier powerhouse perished. Now, it is in the process of healing! Guo Xiao introduced. Although the mountain spirit was damaged and its rank fell from divine to Legendary Realm, it can still exert the power of a Demi-God Artifact. Song Jian looked at the pitch-black peak and faintly felt a very secretive fluctuation of energy, as if something was in deep slumber. The treasure of Feilai Peak was the pride of all its disciples; almost every visitor to Feilai Peak would hear about it from the disciples. After viewing Feilai Peak, Guo Xiao led Song Jian to the battle training room! This is Song Jian looked at the vast circle with a diameter over thirty meters and couldnt help but feel dizzy. The giant disc resembled a feng shui masters compass used for finding dragon veins, only magnified hundreds of times; the surface had palm-sized squares that radiated a faint luminescence. Some squares flickered with light while others were gray and lacked luster. Song Jian found it familiar, and after thinking carefully, wasnt this the formation platform used by that Legendary Realm alien race demi-god in the Starry Sky Ten Thousand Races Secret Realm? Besides being magnified countless times, it was almost identical. Each square in that platform contained a matrix. Could it be that the squares in this disc here each represent a battle training room? Song Jian speculated to himself. Brother Song Jian, this is our Feilai Peaks battle training room! Guo Xiao pointed to the disc and said, Does it feel familiar? This disc was constructed by the predecessors of Feilai Peak, modeled after the platform held by the alien race demi-god! As I suspected! Song Jian thought to himself. Those gray squares are the unused training rooms. The outer tier with one thousand eight hundred squares marked with yellow characters is for ordinary disciples, the middle tier with three hundred sixty squares marked with black characters is for inner disciples, and the inner tier with one hundred eight squares marked with ground characters is for the Feilai Peak elders. The core tier with nine squares marked with celestial characters has always been closed and is unused, Guo Xiao explained while pointing at the disc. Brother, since youve reached the Legendary Realm, you can use the ground character battle training rooms! You just have to focus on an unused training room, and after a while, you will be able to enter, as Ive already activated your access rights, Guo Xiao said. Song Jian nodded, focused on a ground character square, and swiftly, a thought appeared in his mind. Would you like to use this training room? After Song Jian chose yes in his mind, his vision blurred, and he turned into a beam of white light that entered the square. At the same time, the square that Song Jian occupied began to emit a faint glow. The battle training room consumes Mental Strength; a Legendary Realm powerhouses Mental Strength can sustain six to seven hours. I wonder how long Brother Song Jian can last? Guo Xiao glanced at the training room, wondering to himself. Song Jian entered the battle training room, which was an expansive and boundless plaza, surrounded by darkness that allowed visibility of only about a hundred square meters. It seemed as though there was a spotlight above him shining down, but in reality, the sky was also shrouded in darkness, and nothing could be seen. Being in such an environment for too long could lead to a sense of psychological oppression. In the training room, Song Jian was alone, but soon there were movements in the dark. Rows of creatures that appeared mechanical, like puppets, slowly emerged from the darkness, converging towards Song Jian. These mechanical puppets were all level 120 ordinary monsters, and for Song Jian, such monsters were no trouble at all, no matter how many there were. When the gap in strength was too great, numbers could no longer provide an advantage. Without using any skills, Song Jian brandished his sword and charged at these monsters. Swish, swish, swish~ One sword strike per monster, or even a single sweep, could take down seven or eight level 120 monsters. Such terrifying damage was hard for ordinary people to believe, even if they saw it with their own eyes! After fighting for an hour, Song Jian could clearly feel his Mental Strength depleting without recovery, and the level 120 monsters were already beginning to bore him; there was simply no pressure at all. I need stronger sparring opponents! thought Song Jian internally. Just then, the continual stream of ordinary monsters emerging from the darkness suddenly stopped, as if Song Jian had pressed the pause button. A line of glowing characters appeared before Song Jians eyes. Would you like to increase the training difficulty! Yes/No Song Jian was startled, his gaze fixed on Yes. After a moment, all the combat puppets disappeared, and within a short period of time, more formidable mechanical puppet monsters emerged from the darkness. All of these monsters were level 120 Elite Level BOSSes, numbering in the hundreds, densely packed, and more kept appearing from the darkness. This level of difficulty could cause harm to ordinary Legendary Realm experts, but for Song Jian, it was still somewhat insufficient! After all, these mechanical puppet monsters had no skills, nor were they adept at combat; they looked like moving iron targets. Even if they attacked, they would only swing their iron fists at Song Jian. As long as he wasnt surrounded, Song Jian could easily dodge, and even if surrounded, their attacks could not harm him, absolutely breaking no defenses! Now, this is more like it! Song Jian smiled slightly and charged at the group of monsters with his sword. He had come here to release the power within his body, and as the battle continued, he slowly began to adapt to the sudden increase in strength inside him. Clearly, it was a long process, but the battle training room had greatly shortened it! The pressure is still not enough, increase the difficulty of the fight! Song Jian yelled loudly. Soon, a resplendent dark red lotus bloomed slowly in the darkness. Song Jian finally began to use his skills. At that moment, the level of the combat puppets turned into level 120 Lord level BOSSes. As the skill was released, the space within more than a hundred meters was cleared instantly. The frequency of combat puppet appearances couldnt keep up with the rate at which Song Jian was defeating them. Such was the power of skills. Guo Xiao knew Song Jian was powerful; ordinary Legendary Realm experts could stay in the training room for seven hours, but Song Jian could last at least ten. Therefore, he did not wait outside foolishly but chose to enter another training room to practice the newly acquired Great Sun Tathagatas Fierce Sun Sword Scripture! In the game world, all players were striving hard to enhance their strength. More and more players appeared in this world. In the real world, there were even smartphones dedicated to entering the game world, and in the black market, such a phone fetched a price of at least one hundred thousand, yet they were still in short supply. As soon as news was released, they would be snapped up instantly! Just when everyone was going crazy for the game world, a peaceful sea surface of the East Sea in Huaxia suddenly erupted with earth-shaking noise, as if something had cracked open at the bottom of the sea. However, after a long time, no other anomalies occurred. Only invisible wisps of energy slowly seeped out from the depths of the sea, spreading in all directions. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1529 - Chapter 1529 Chapter 1531 The Sole Mission Chapter 1529: Chapter 1531: The Sole Mission Chapter 1529: Chapter 1531: The Sole Mission In the real world, deep in the ocean, countless deep-sea creatures still converged toward a certain location, the spot where Song Jian had once planted the Tree of Life. At this moment, in this part of the sea, an infinite amount of spiritual energy was slowly seeping out and gradually merging with the seawater. The nearby marine life was the first to sense the change; they hurried to this area and continuously swallowed the spirit-infused seawater. Changes were happening subtly and gradually, and the spread of spiritual energy was also slowly extending, from the original few kilometers to dozens of kilometers, hundreds of kilometers, and even across to land Song Jian was unaware of what was happening in the real world, but in the game world, he could actually sense the existence of the Tree of Life. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, what is this situation? Could it be that the Tree of Life has entered its mature phase? Song Jian found it strange. The growth of the Tree of Life was extremely slow; it wouldnt be surprising if it took several hundred or even thousand years to mature. How could it have grown so fast in just a few short months? This must be the Tree of Life in the real world. The one in the fragment of the universe is still in its dormant phase; I cant sense it now! Song Jian thought to himself. System: Due to *&**%, your physique attribute has increased by 1 point; System: Due to *&**%, your Vitality Points recovery speed has increased by 1%; Several system notifications that mysteriously appeared in Song Jians system interface, all of which enhanced his physical condition and attributes. However, the reasons provided were all gibberish in the system, seemingly incomprehensible! Song Jian understood that these must be the feedback from the growing Tree of Life. As the Tree continued to grow, he would receive even more benefits from it! The practice in the combat training room continued. Sensing the Tree of Life was just a small interlude. The sensation was still very vague, but as time passed, the connection between Song Jian and the Tree of Life would grow stronger. Eventually, he would be able to use the Tree of Life to return directly to the real world, securing himself a lifeline. Ten hours later, Song Jian left the combat training room. His face was exhausted, but his eyes sparkled like stars. At level one hundred and fifty, the pinnacle of Legendary Realm strength, after ten hours of battling and adapting, he had finally mastered the power that had suddenly surged within him, not knowing how many mechanical puppets he had killed. After leaving Feilai Peak, Song Jian went to the main peak and returned to his own room. He crashed into bed and slept heavily. It took him a full twelve hours to open his eyes again, and by then, it was already evening the next day. Song Jian, come to the great hall to see me after you wake up! He heard Duan Xinglius voice transmission by his ear. Song Jian hastily stood up; after freshening up, his spirit rejuvenated, he donned the entire Sword Immortal outfit. Song Jians attributes had once again surged significantly. With his current strength, even if seven or eight Legendary Realm peak powerhouses were to attack him simultaneously, he felt confident that he could slay them all. Upon arriving at the main peaks grand hall, Duan Xingliu was standing in front of a mural, which depicted scenes of battle. A group of people were employing the Sword Flight Art, surrounded by countless swords, fighting against a group of clearly Western divine powerhouses. Each Western figure exuded a divine radiance, with phantasms of Divine Countries and massive beasts looming behind them. This is a battle that occurred between the Imperial Sword Sect and the Western deities ten thousand years ago. At that time, dozens of Western deities fell, and the Imperial Sword Sect was severely weakened, forced to retreat to Ancient Sword Star, scrapping annually with wild beasts for territory, heh! Duan Xingliu, seemingly aware of Song Jians arrival, looked at the mural and spoke softly. The Imperial Sword Sect is descended from the Ancient Sword Sect. Apart from the Chaos Sword Canon, there are several other Legendary Level sword techniques. Each peak master and elder possess Legendary Realm cultivation, with formidable strength. Even when facing Demi-God Level powerhouses who have mastered the Power of Law, they do not fall an inch short of Duan Xingliu seemed to be talking to himself, whispering, However, in all these thousands of years, not a single Demi-God Level powerhouse has emerged within the Imperial Sword Sect. The highest anyone can reach is the peak of the Legendary Realm. Do you know why? Turning his head, Duan Xingliu looked at Song Jian and said softly, Its because every sect that inherits from the Ancient Sword Sect is cursed by the gods, who jointly sealed the disciples cultivation potential, capping it at the peak of the Legendary Realm. Even if they grasped the Power of Law, they cannot break through to the Demi-God Level! Unless Duan Xingliu stared at Song Jian and continued, Unless one possesses a power that transcends the gods, only then can this curse be broken! Master, do you mean Song Jian furrowed his brows and spoke in a low voice, You want to utilize the power of the blessed by the gods to break this curse? Yes, that is one of the reasons why the Imperial Sword Sect has opened its doors to recruit disciples blessed by the gods. Those blessed by the gods possess miraculous power. You can disregard the difficulties of cultivation, and as long as you have the secret manuals, you can learn directly. Hunting monsters will enhance your own strength and level. Once the level is reached, any art can be cultivated to profound mastery without any bottleneck! Duan Xingliu said, and from his words, it was apparent that he was very familiar with the blessed by the gods but also had his limitations, having observed only some superficial phenomena and seemingly puzzled. You have now reached the peak of Legendary Realm. My hope is that, through you, we can break this curse and ascend to the Demi-God Level! said Duan Xingliu. No sooner had the words left his mouth than Song Jian immediately received a system prompt. System: You have triggered the hidden sect mission Breaking the Sealing Curse. This mission is extremely dangerous. Please consider carefully before making a decision to accept; the mission is unique, and if abandoned or failed, it will never be available again; A unique mission, with no second chance if I give up or fail? Song Jian was stunned; he had never encountered a mission of this nature before and thought, If I give up, does it mean that I will never have another chance to break this sealing curse? Song Jian hesitated, imagining that any curse sealed by the gods collaborating would surely lead to a confrontation with them. Fighting against the deities, even now, with his peak Legendary Realm power, was not enough to contend with a real deity, let alone possibly antagonizing scores of deities! Seeing Song Jian silent, Duan Xingliu just quietly watched him until the mission acceptance countdown began. Song Jian clenched his teeth and accepted the mission. Perhaps knowing that Song Jian had accepted the mission, Duan Xinglius face revealed a trace of relief, and he nodded towards him saying, You are now a peak Legendary Realm powerhouse. You can cultivate the Chaos Sword Canon. Let me explain to you the key points of cultivating the Chaos Sword Canon Chapter 1530 - Chapter 1530 Chapter 1532 Suit Chapter 1530: Chapter 1532: Suit Chapter 1530: Chapter 1532: Suit ` Song Jian sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion in the main hall of the peak, while Duan Xingliu sat opposite him, explaining the cultivation methods and key points of the Chaos Sword Canon. System: You have received guidance from Duan Xingliu, gaining some insights into the cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon, Experience Points have been increased; System: You have received guidance from Duan Xingliu, deeply comprehending the cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon, Experience Points have been increased; System: You have received guidance from Duan Xingliu, gaining some insights into the cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon, Chaos Sword Canon level increased by 1; After explaining the Chaos Sword Canon for over an hour, Duan Xingliu directly elevated Song Jians level of the Chaos Sword Canon to level four. This was an increase without the use of skill points, and he fully understood and mastered it, immediately able to unleash the power of a level four Chaos Sword Canon. Alright, thats all for today. Digest this for now, and after some time, I will explain the subsequent parts of the Chaos Sword Canon to you! said Duan Xingliu with a nod. Master, I have already elevated the Chaos Sword Canon to level four, so why havent I comprehended the corresponding sword techniques? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled. When the Chaos Sword Canon reached level one, he had already understood the move Red Dust Tribulation, and now that it had been elevated to level four, why hadnt he grasped the second technique? Duan Xingliu smiled slightly and said, Song Jian, do you know how many people in the Imperial Sword Sect have mastered the Chaos Sword Canon? Without waiting for Song Jian to respond, Duan Xingliu continued, There are thirty-eight people, and among them, aside from the first move, Red Dust Tribulation, which is fairly uniform, the other sword techniques are all different! All different? Song Jian was startled internally, Are they still cultivating the Chaos Sword Canon then? Of course, why wouldnt they be? Duan Xingliu replied with a slight smile. Do you know what the ultimate power of the Chaos Sword Canon is? Its the Chaos Law. If you cultivate to the extreme, you will master the Chaos Law and become a godlike figure. Unfortunately, due to the existence of the sealing curse, no one has reached that realm yet Chaos Law A look of disbelief flashed in Song Jians eyes. The Power of Law and skills were entirely different realms of existence. That the Chaos Sword Canon could actually cultivate the Power of Law was unimaginable. The Chaos Law is a law that transcends all others, even more profound than the Space Law and the Time Law. It is one of the highest laws of the cosmic laws! Duan Xingliu said with a smile. One of the highest laws? Song Jian felt as if he was beginning to touch upon something incredible. Alright, with your current strength, its too early to discuss these matters. Just focus on cultivating the Chaos Sword Canon and integrate your understanding and perception into it, and soon you will be able to master the second sword move! Duan Xingliu looked at Song Jian and laughed. Song Jian nodded without asking further, not to mention the highest laws, even the current Time Law he had not fully mastered. Discussing the rest was just empty talk for now! I still have the Law of Power, and I have also obtained the Paso Fruit Tree from a fragment of the universe. When the time comes, there will be numerous Powers of Law for me to choose from! Song Jian thought to himself, Could the Paso Fruit Tree, which bears fruits containing Law Fragments, also be one of the highest laws? If so, maybe in the future I can master two of the highest laws, haha, no, the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life connects many universes. Such an existence must also contain the highest laws. If thats the case, maybe in the future I can master three of the highest laws By the way, as for the Sword Immortal set, you have already collected six pieces, quite impressive. As for the remaining two, let me give them to you as a gift! Duan Xingliu said with a smile, taking out two pieces of equipment from his chest and handing them over to Song Jian. ` Gift it to me? Song Jian was startled. He had been ready to leave the Imperial Sword Sect and the next thing was to collect the full set of Sword Immortal Equipment. Although he was already at level 150, reaching the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, the level 120 Sword Immortal Equipment was still top-notch gear for him. Looking at the two pieces of equipment in Duan Xinglius hands, Song Jian knew this was the reward for accepting the task. If he had chosen to refuse earlier, Duan Xingliu probably wouldve never offered to explain the Chaos Sword Canon to him, and these two pieces of equipment would have remained forever out of reach, leaving the Sword Immortal Equipment set incomplete. Thank you, Master! Song Jian respectfully bowed and took the two pieces of equipment with both hands. After putting them on, a dazzling purplish-gold light burst forth from his body. All eight pieces of equipment shone brightly, converging into one continuous glow that lasted for a full ten seconds before slowly subsiding. Under Song Jians command, they returned to their plain and unadorned appearance. The complete eight-piece Sword Immortal Equipment set boosted Song Jians strength significantly. His sword technique damage increased by 500%. Now, a casual swing of his sword could unleash the power equivalent to others ultimate moves. Such an existence was like a real-life enemy of ten thousand, even a hundred thousand! With my current strength, I might be able to annihilate an entire city on my own, of course, it would just be those second or third-tier small cities. Fifth-tier cities would still be somewhat difficult for me, Song Jian observed his hands and felt the surging power within his body, a confident smile appeared on his face. City of Hope, City Lord Mansion, Conference Hall A dozen high-ranking officials from the City of Hope were seated at the conference table, all wearing solemn expressions. Vice City Lord, is there still no contact with the City Lord? a burly man clad in battle armor asked with a frown, tapping his fingers lightly on the conference table. We still cant get in touch. He must be in a dungeon or some secret realm Wang Qi also frowned deeply and shook his head. Isnt there any special way to contact him? Luo Tianyu couldnt help but ask from the side. For such a serious matter, we simply cant decide without the City Lord here! You wish you could make decisions. Without the City Lord seal, what could you possibly decide? A thin middle-aged man sitting nearby, twirling his beard, scoffed coldly. Damn it, those cities have been developed for hundreds of years! Some have even been thriving for thousands of years! How can our city, which has just been promoted, with no foundation, compete with them? An administrator revealed a look of anger on his face and slammed the conference table as he spoke. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The deadline is the day after tomorrow. If we dont comply, they will strike us. What should we do? A young man sitting in the corner kept looking at the faces of others and spoke in a low voice. Why dont we agree for now and wait for the City Lord to return? After all, without the City Lord seal, even if we verbally agree, it doesnt mean anything Its just a delay tactic No way. Once we agree, theyll demand that we open our garrison and sign unequal trade treaties. By the time theyve exploited us completely, even if the City Lord returns, what could be done? Everyone was chattering among themselves, and Wang Qis forehead was covered in sweat. He was capable in domestic affairs, but he dared not make such critical decisions! We could fight to the death if it comes to that. Even if they eradicate us, well make sure theyre splattered with our blood! Luo Tianyu stood up, slammed his fist onto the table and roared loudly. Chapter 1531 - Chapter 1531 Chapter 1533 Under the City Chapter 1531: Chapter 1533: Under the City Chapter 1531: Chapter 1533: Under the City ` Compared to other cities, the City of Hope was established not long ago. Its cultural heritage and the sense of belonging among its people are both significantly weaker. Upon hearing Luo Tianyu expressing a desire to fight to the death, some agreed, some sneered, and some even made sarcastic remarks on the side. Wang Qi sighed and waved his hand, Lets wait for the city lord to return before making a decision. If we really must, we can temporarily join this so-called City Alliance, but the specific terms, we can discuss slowly. With Song Jian absent, Wang Qi, as the Vice City Lord, had the final say. Hearing his words, a look of clear disappointment flashed in Luo Tianyus eyes. Just delay, delay as long as we can! Wang Qi sighed and said. Soon, three days passed. On this day, more than ten warriors from the Legendary Realm were heading towards the City of Hope. They were representatives of the City Alliance, including the City of Hymns, the City of Sin, and other major neighboring citiesCnearly all were included. Even before these city representatives arrived, many NPC strongholds had already emerged within the City of Hope. Looking at these individuals, the people of the City of Hope standing atop a high-rise building all had very unpleasant expressions on their faces. Hmph, I really didnt know that the City of Hope was so attractive! Luo Tianyu snorted disdainfully. Nothing but a pack of hyenas that, smelling blood, naturally come running, hmph! Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Does everyone really think the City of Hope is weak and they all want a piece of the action? And look over there, a group of players with third-tier combat power have also joined in, these people are truly The City of Hope is the first among players to establish a level-five city. Could they also be here to take advantage of us? Hmph, if they were here to help us, they would have contacted us by now. Standing so far away now, its clear they want to reap the benefits. These people are even more despicable than those hyenas! Has the evacuation of the citys inhabitants been completed? Wang Qi asked softly, his mood heavy. Previously, when Song Jian was around, Wang Qi didnt feel such pressure. In the past few months, Song Jian seemed to have disappeared while the City Alliance pressured them from all sides. Economic blockades were in place, and if a decision wasnt made soon, the City of Hopes economy was on the brink of bankruptcy. Joining the alliance was a move of desperation. Havent we already decided to join the City Alliance? Why are we still evacuating the citys inhabitants? someone asked curiously. Its just a gesture, in case their demands are too harsh, we will not hesitate to risk everything! Sigh, the Legendary Realm If only we had someone reach the Legendary Realm, those big cities, which one doesnt have a Legendary Realm warrior in residence? Some are even said to have warriors at the Demi-God Level Foundation. The Legendary Realm is the foundation of a city. The City of Hope was established too late, giving us no chance to develop. If we had a few hundred years C no, just another ten years C the City of Hope would surely see the emergence of Legendary Realm warriors! In the City of Hope, many players have now stepped into the third-tier of combat power, but thats just barely. Even within the third-tier, theyre only average and not capable of fighting across tiers. In fact, some players have now reached the third-tier of combat power, but the highest level is just hovering around level one hundred. After level one hundred, leveling up requires a massive amount of battle experience. Even using Purple Crystals to level up requires hundreds of them, which is simply not affordable for players at this stage. Just then, a commotion arose, and a golden arc streaked across the sky. A middle-aged man in golden armor cut through the Protective Black Mist surrounding the City of Hope and landed in the central square of the city. ` The Legendary Realm experts moved with extreme speed, and to them, the light shields defense was like paper, providing absolutely no protective effect. This is Yin Tian Citys Guardian, Golden Knight Monte. Yin Tian City is over three thousand kilometers away from the City of Hope and has no trade relations with it whatsoever. How did he get here so fast? Hmph, he probably wants a piece of the action. Who says profits can only come from trade? Right now, the City of Hope is like a succulent piece of meat; anyone who comes wants to carve out a big chunk! Monte, holding a knights spear over two meters long, stood in the plaza, sweeping his gaze over the surrounding crowd. Soon, more powerhouses began to appear, one by one, lights twinkling as Legendary Realm experts converged from all directions. The Vice City Lord from the City of Sin has also arrived. The High Priest from Rizhao City, and the Saintess too. Hey, that Saintess really is beautiful, just like a person out of a painting. The High Priest from Broken Bear City, whats going on? Even the Beastmen have shown up. Are they part of the City Alliance too? A Druid faction from the Tide of Darkness? Arent the resources in the Dark Forest enough for them to take? The City of Hope is just an ant compared to the whole Dark Forest; can they actually be interested? Each Legendary Realm expert radiated with dazzling light, their presence swelling and deep like the ocean. The people around them all instinctively moved back, the sense of oppression being too intense. Ordinary players could not bear it, and some had even begun to lose health. These big cities are really too bullying, just as players finally build a city, they want to snatch it away. Its simply the behavior of thieving bullies some players couldnt help but express their dissatisfaction at the oppression from the big cities. Theres no helping it. The City of Hope is the only Level 5 city among players. Its the tall nail that gets hammered. Do you see those Level 2 and Level 3 cities around? Do the big cities care about them? I heard that the City Lord of the City of Hope is also very powerful. Why doesnt he resist? Are you talking about Song Jian? His strength is indeed formidable, but thats only compared to other players. Compared to those NPCs who have cultivated for decades or even hundreds of years, he still falls a bit short. However, give him a few more years, and he might reach their level since players level up pretty fast Theres no longer a ranking for Song Jian on the Level Honor Board; I wonder if hes dead Even if he isnt dead, his level cant be too high. After level one hundred, to go up a single level, it requires billions of combat experience. Just a glance at the requirements is enough to make one despair. I dont even feel motivated to level up anymore A group of bystander players widened their eyes in fascination, witnessing so many Legendary Figures for the first time. One must know that in the realm of bosses, Legendary Realm is equivalent to King Level, and many players have not even seen what a King Level boss looks like. Boom! A holy pillar of light descended from the sky, illuminating the entire central plaza. The Church of Light has arrived, from the City of Hymns, no less. Ive heard that the God of Light truly exists and often manifests miracles Countless people stood up, looking towards the pillar of light, even the Legendary Realm experts who had already arrived turned their heads to gaze at it. Chapter 1532 - Chapter 1532 Chapter 1534 Snatching Chapter 1532: Chapter 1534: Snatching Chapter 1532: Chapter 1534: Snatching The Church of Light, the God of Light, isnt that just like the papacy in the real world? Do you think there might actually be angels? Hey, there really are angels in the Church of Light in the City of Hope, people who have done quests have encountered them! Really? Then are the angels male or female, and are they beautiful? A group of onlooking players suddenly got excited and looked towards that beam of light. At this moment, the light around the pillar was almost tangible, and a milky halo spread out, making it impossible to see who was inside. After a while, the light finally dimmed, revealing the person inside. An angel, its really an angel! Luo Tianyu exclaimed. It was quite a revelation knowing that angels had previously appeared in the City of Hope, but those had manifested in Sky City, a floating metropolis, which was quite different from the angels of the Church of Light. Not just Luo Tianyu, many others also cried out in astonishment, as many players had never seen an angel before. This must be a real angel, the ones we saw before seemed too down and out! someone murmured softly in the City of Hope. The angel before them radiated divinity, with pristine white wings that appeared carved from jade. Its features were stunning, and it was clad in a shining silver armor, brandishing a Flame Longsword that ignited with fire. Its entrance stunned everyone present. I am Yana, the holy maiden of the Church of Light! the angel spoke, using the language of the divine, which sounded like a hymn of praise. Although most people did not understand this divine language, as soon as the angel spoke, the meaning of its words became naturally clear to the crowd. A holy maiden, has the holy maiden of the Church of Light also come? Who does she represent, the Church of Light, or the City of Hope? someone whispered. Isnt there also a church inside the City of Hope, why havent we seen it? Hey, theyre all tarred with the same brush. Do you really think those churches in the City of Hope will help the city? Thats too naive! Hmph, right, after all, they wont miss out on their share when the time comes. They just need to stand aside and watch the show, why not enjoy it? Wang Qis face grew increasingly ugly. In fact, as soon as he received the ultimatum from the City Alliance, he immediately reached out to several churches in the city, but not a single one was willing to stand up to help the City of Hope. When the city lord returns, I will wipe out these churches one by one! Wang Qi looked towards the distant church district that occupied a large area, his heart filled with determination. The City of Hope, built on the ancient ruins of Modo City, should rightfully fall under the jurisdiction of the City Alliance, and all resources within the city belong to the City Alliance! Whoosh~ The surrounding players instantly exploded in uproar; this was no longer a forceful demand to join the alliance, but a blatant act of usurpation! S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The people of the City of Hope turned ashen, their last bit of hope shattered! Dammit, what do we do? someone clenched their teeth and said. The plan to temporarily join the alliance and then stall for a while fell through instantly, just as they had suspected, the other party wasnt looking to invite them to the City Alliance but rather to seize this level-five city! Impossible! Luo Tianyu leaped forward, his crimson battle armor gleaming, and his Square Sky Halberd in hand, flashing with a cold light. Seeing Luo Tianyu, the players nearby issued cheers. Luo Tianyu, as a player in the Warlord class, had many followers; some had even joined his team to fight together. When the Saintess Yana looked over at Luo Tianyu, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. She had hardly opened her mouth when someone opposed her, blatantly disrespecting her. Boom! Yana raised the Flame Longsword in her hand and slashed fiercely at Luo Tianyu. A scorching Sword Qi left a charred mark on the ground as it rushed towards Luo Tianyu. Whoosh~ With a flap of her wings, Yana rose into the air and flew high, lifting the Flame Longsword in her hand and slicing down at Luo Tianyu from the sky. Suddenly, a white sword light over ten zhang long descended from the sky, enveloping not only Luo Tianyu but also the upper echelons of the City of Hope, as if intending to slice them all in one fell swoop. Kill! Luo Tianyu did not shrink back, but rather let out a low shout and leapt into the air with a fierce stomp, his crimson battle armor glinting brilliantly in the sunlight as if he were a Phoenix. The white sword light in the sky quickly solidified into a cross-shaped Lightsaber. This Lightsaber, like a divine weapon, had the power to split a mountain in half, far beyond the capability of Luo Tianyu, whose Combat Power was only at tier three. Facing the heaven-slicing earth-extinguishing sword, the high ranks of the City of Hopes faces turned pale as they dodged to the side in a very ungainly manner. Only Luo Tianyu, wielding his Battle Halberd, charged at the cross-shaped Lightsaber. Rumble~ A thunderous roar resounded above the City of Hope, lightning flashing incessantly on Luo Tianyus Battle Halberd as it collided fiercely with the cross-shaped Lightsaber. Countless forces of Qi and lightning ran rampant, sweeping across the entire square. Every building there was destroyed; the ground cracked, trees shattered, and the very earth was sheared off by three inches. The surrounding houses suffered collateral damage and collapsed one after another. Dust and debris flew into the air, stones hurtled about, as if a typhoon of level twelve had struck, blinding everyone. Pfft~ Luo Tianyu spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her face pale as snow, as she lay on the ground, struggling to stand up but unable to move. This strike had left her critically injured, on the verge of death. Life Resurgence! a little girls voice rang out, and verdant light enveloped Luo Tianyu, instantly raising her bottomed-out Vitality Points and healing all her injuries. Luo Tianyu struggled to her feet, picked up her Battle Halberd, and turned aroundCsure enough, as she had suspected, it was Li Keer. At that moment, Li Keer was garbed in cloth armor, her body emanated a Dark Gold glow, and several of her equipments shone with a purple-red light. She held a small crossbow in her hand, and above her head hovered a semi-transparent shadow of a fierce avian, ready to swoop down at any moment. Thank you, Keer! Luo Tianyu nodded and turned to look at Yana. The angel was unscathed, and even the dust stirred up couldnt approach her, kept at bay three feet away. Legendaries possess Domain Power; we stand no chance against them! Wang Qi said with a grim expression, To fight to the death, ha, we dont even have the right to end it all with them. Tianyu, give up. Luo Tianyus face showed a hint of humiliation. She bit down on her silver teeth, and slowly, a trickle of fresh blood seeped from the corner of her mouth. Chapter 1533 - Chapter 1533 Chapter 1535 Return Chapter 1533: Chapter 1535: Return Chapter 1533: Chapter 1535: Return The gap is too big! Although Luo Tianyu is a warrior profession, skilled in using Sword Formations and leading hundreds of NPC warriors to gallop across the battlefield, Luo Tianyu himself is also very powerful. After all, courage is the essence of a soldier. If Luo Tianyus own strength werent strong, he wouldnt be able to lead so many NPC soldiers. Third-tier Combat Power is considered quite strong among players, but in front of someone from the Legendary Realm, they dont even qualify as opponents. The other party didnt even use their Domain Power and still crushed Luo Tianyu. If they were to use their Domain Power, Luo Tianyu probably wouldnt be able to get within ten meters of them. The Legendary Realm is too powerful, he hasnt even used his Domain Power. Once he does, he could even stand against a thousand troops alone. Only the Legendary Realm can contend with the Legendary Realm! a player who was watching the excitement couldnt help but exclaim. Even if the City Lord comes back, he wouldnt be able to handle so many from the Legendary Realm. Years of hard work gone in an instant If I were the City Lord, I would rather die than surrender. Id destroy the City of Hope myself rather than hand it over to the so-called City Alliance! Hmph, what the City Alliance really cares about is just the resources of the city. As long as you submit, at least you can keep the position of a city lord The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and the high-ranking officials of the City of Hope all had ashen faces. Wang Qi was sweating profusely, not wanting Song Jian to come back and see that the City of Hope had changed hands, but he was out of options at the moment. Hand over the City Lord seal, and I can spare you all! Holy Maiden Yana took a step forward and shouted loudly, Otherwise, even if you are favored by the gods, today you will perish on the spot! Boom~ As soon as Holy Maiden Yanas words fell, all the Legendary Realm powers unleashed their Domain Power at the same time. Instantly, the pressure within several thousand kilometers increased manifold, almost covering a third of the City of Hope. Spurt~ Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many players, caught off guard, spurted out blood and showed fear in their eyes. The high-ranking officials of the City of Hope all set their sights on Wang Qi. Wang Qi furrowed his brows, his eyes flickering hesitantly. After a moments hesitation, he stepped forward and shouted loudly, The City Lord is not here; he took the City Lord seal with him! Then you all are useless, die! Holy Maiden Yanas eyes showed a hint of contempt as she swung her sword towards the sky. This time, sacred chants resonated through the void, and half of the sky shimmered with milky white brilliance. A phantom of the Holy Maidens figure appeared in the sky, her face showing a compassionate expression, looking down at the City of Hope. The phantom of the Holy Maiden slowly opened her palm and pressed down towards the City of Hope. Suddenly, a shadow covered hundreds of meters around, engulfing all the high-ranking officials of the City of Hope. In an instant, the City of Hope fell into a dire predicament. They, they want to destroy the City of Hope, why are they doing this? What is the value of the City of Hope that so many mighty ones have come together? What exactly do they want to gain? The City of Hope was just an emerging fifth-tier city, and all the Legendary Realm powers present not only represented various cities but also many religions and major forces. Before, Wang Qi and others thought that the City Alliance was only interested in the commercial value of the City of Hope, but now it seemed that there might be something they didnt know about, something that these people had discovered. What exactly do you want to obtain? Under the shadow, Wang Qi shouted in despair. Ants are not worthy of knowing! Holy Maiden Yana said with a cold snort. Saintess, we previously agreed to keep the City of Hope intact as much as possible a Legendary Realm powerhouse suddenly spoke up. Indeed, Saintess, these people can be killed, but the city must not be destroyed. That is the content of our prior agreement! Another Legendary Realm powerhouse also spoke out. The other several Legendary Realm powerhouses also nodded in agreement. They were representatives of the City Alliance and hoped to take over a city that was intact. After all, just the basic infrastructure of a fifth-level city required a massive amount of Doomsday Coins. A mocking smile appeared on the corner of Yanas mouth, but she still slightly reined in her divine power. The Goddesss Hand, which had covered hundreds of meters, immediately shrank to a range of just over a dozen meters. At that moment, suddenly, a gray streak of Sword Qi, like a shocking rainbow from afar, pierced through the distance. Instantly, it cleaved through the phantom of the Goddesss Hand, and the Sword Qi directly stabbed into the Saintesss chest, piercing through it. This is The many Legendary Realm powerhouses were alarmed and looked up, searching for the source of the Sword Qi. Only a Legendary Realm being could injure another from the Legendary Realm. This strike was from a great distance, at an extremely fast speed, and its power was formidable. With just one sword strike, the Saintess of the Church of Light was severely injured. In the void, the phantom of the Goddesss image also dissipated because the divine power was cut off, turning into myriads of milky-white flecks of light that scattered down toward the ground. In the sky, a black-haired youth, dressed in dark close-fitting battle armor, stood on a flying sword. With a gesture from his right hand, the Sky-breaking Sword flew into his palm, and he stood erect in the void. Song Jian! The City Lord, the City Lord has returned! Seeing the young man, Wang Qi and others shouted excitedly. The surrounding onlookers also recognized him and a commotion immediately ensued. As the City Lord of the City of Hope, Song Jian was a household name within the City of Hope, and many Legendary Realm powerhouses also frowned and concentrated, sensing the aura emanating from Song Jian, shocked to their core. Legendary Realm peak, how is this possible A year ago, he had just stepped into the third rank of combat power. To reach the peak of third rank combat power in just a short year was already astonishing, let alone reaching the Legendary Realm peak. How on earth did he do it! Damn, this is troublesome. With the power of his previous sword strike, it would be impossible to oppose him without five or six Legendary Realm powerhouses. To kill him, we must be prepared to lose two or three of our own It all depends on the Saintess now. If she also cannot defeat him, we have no choice but to give up. Being enemies with a Legendary Realm peak powerhouse is too dangerous for the future! Under the astonished gazes of the people around, Song Jian stepped towards the Saintess. Even without using his flying sword, he could now fly through the emptiness. Are you the one who wants to destroy my City of Hope? Song Jian asked, expressionless, staring at the Saintess Yana. At that moment, a milky-white radiance emanated from the chest wound of Saintess Yana, attempting to heal it. However, no matter how intense the holy light, it was devoured by the gray Sword Qi swirling around the injury, making it impossible for the wound to heal. Song Jian! The Saintess glared with fury. She had come to invade the City of Hope well-prepared, knowing that the man before her was Song Jian, the City Lord of the City of Hope. Song Jian, even if you have reached Legendary Realm peak, you cannot preserve the City of Hope. Our holy church, after all, has a divine being. Saintess Yana shouted angrily. Chapter 1534 - Chapter 1534 Chapter 1536 Godfall Chapter 1534: Chapter 1536: Godfall Chapter 1534: Chapter 1536: Godfall Song Jian, arent you afraid that the God of Light will descend and annihilate you! Yana, the Holy Maiden, clutched at her chest, her voice tinged with both dread and fury. Song Jian, with a smile on his face, stepped towards the Holy Maiden Yana. The other Legendary Realm powerhouses did not come forward; instead, they tacitly took a step back, making room and seemingly uninterested in intervening in the conflict between Song Jian and Yana. We only want the City of Hope to join the City Alliance; we have no desire to destroy this city! A Legendary Realm powerhouse spoke up, a Vice City Lord whose strength was merely in the mid-stage of the Legendary Realm. He looked at Song Jian with eyes filled with wariness. Monte, the Guardian of Yin Tian City, also reined in his aura and stepped back. He could sense the formidable presence emanating from Song Jian. If they were to battle one-on-one, he might very well be no match for Song Jian! If you want to destroy my City of Hope, youll have to step over my dead body! A cold smile appeared on Song Jians face as he swung his sword towards the Holy Maiden Yana. Light Domain, activate! Yana, the Holy Maiden, roared. In an instant, a milky halo burst forth from her body, spreading in all directions and quickly enveloping an area of over a hundred meters. All those covered by the Light Domain felt as though they had entered a swamp of dense mud. Their movement speed was drastically reducedCsome players speeds even decreased by 80%. Such a fearsome weakening effect sent shivers down everyones spines. It wasnt just the reduction in movement speed; light resistance also weakened by 50%, while light attribute damage increased by 30%. Such a powerful domain made several of the other powerhouses frown. Legendary Realm powerhouses of the Church of Light almost always comprehend the Light Domain; its just that the strength of their Domain Powers varies. The weakening properties of their domains are too strong, and with the boost from divine power, ordinary Domain Powers would find it hard to compete! a Legendary Realm powerhouse commented. Its cool in the shade of a large tree indeed. Their difficulty in comprehending Domain Power is also much lower than that of ordinary people. It is said that there are hundreds of Legendary Realm powerhouses in the Church of Light, with dozens at the peak level. Some have even begun to grasp the Laws of Light Heh, Domain Powers might be easy to master, but the Power of Law is different. As long as the God of Light exists, these priests and Holy Maidens might never comprehend the Power of Law in their lifetimes. To exhibit semi-divine power, they can only pray for a boon from the God of Light. Numbers mean little when it comes to such powerhouses S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hey, take a look, Song Jian is within the Light Domain but seems utterly unaffected. What domain has he comprehended to be so formidable? someone said with bright eyes, gesturing at the scene ahead and speaking in a hushed tone. He must have released his Domain Power already; otherwise, he couldnt be so at ease. Its just that we cant discern what Domain Power hes using! another observed, shaking their head. At this moment, Song Jian had already deployed his Time Domain. The transparent power of the domain eroded the Holy Maiden Yanas Light Domain slowly but resolutely. Soon, the Time Domain had eroded the majority of the Light Domains power. Now, Yana could only sustain the Light Domains effect within a twenty-meter radius, and it wouldnt be long before Song Jians Domain Power completely enveloped her. What kind of Domain Power have you mastered? Yanas face turned pale as she contemplated retreat. Invade my city, harm my people, you deserve to die! Song Jian stared at Yana and spoke in a low voice. With a swing of the Sky-breaking Sword, a fierce Sword Qi slashed through Yanas Domain Power like a white ribbon flying towards her. Yana, brandishing her Flame Longsword in front of her chest, channeled the holy power of light into the blade, and the flames engulfing it suddenly rose over a foot higher. Clang~ A crisp sound of collision rang out, and Yana felt a great force transmitted from her sword, causing a painful wrist strain. The Flame Longsword was almost knocked from her grip, nearly causing her to lose the sword. How is this possible, why is his strength so strong? Yanas eyes showed a look of disbelief. Even if the opponent was a peak existence of the Legendary Realm, he shouldnt possess such overwhelming strength. Could it be that his Domain Power includes an effect that enhances strength? Just then, Song Jians Time Domain had completely eroded Yanas Light Domain, enveloping her within it. God of Light, I devoutly pray to you Saintess Yana began to silently pray in her heart, ready to use her divine magic, only to find that the skill which originally required fifteen seconds to chant, was now delayed to three minutes, and the cooldown time had more than doubled. How is this possible, could it be that the opponent commands the Time Domain? Yana exclaimed in shock, immediately abandoning her prayer and turning to soar into the air, preparing to flee. Disappointment flashed in Song Jians eyes as he let out a cold snort, lightly tapped his foot, and his figure ascended into the sky. Red Dust Tribulation, slay! With a light shout, Song Jians figure vanished, and within the void, countless gray streaks of Sword Qi twinkled like stars, instantaneously appearing around Saintess Yanas body. Swish swish swish~ Yana felt that she was locked on, and the space around her seemed to be sealed off. No, not sealed off, but sliced, if I continue to flee, I will be torn apart by the Spatial Rift Yana thought to herself, immediately stopping and descending toward the ground. Swish swish~ A gray streak flashed past Yanas shoulder, blood spattered, and a deep, bone-exposing wound gushed blood, making Yanas heart tremble. My holy power defense, its completely useless! Yana thought in shock. Song Jian, dont kill me, I surrender, the City of Hope hides a great secret, as long as you spare me, Ill tell you! Yana cried out, feeling the scythe of the god of death had touched her neck, perhaps in the next moment, she would be embraced by death. Thump~ An arrow of Sword Qi pierced in from behind Yanas head, effortlessly passing through the front of her forehead, and this strike even triggered the innate skill Holy Sword, resulting in a crack also appearing at her neck. The crack grew larger and ultimately, Yanas head separated from her body and rolled into the dust. A moment later, a headless corpse fell from the sky and crashed heavily into the dust below. Song Jians figure emerged, slowly descending to the ground, now at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, he wielded the Chaos Sword Canon without any backlash, he could cast it just as easily as an ordinary sword technique. It was then that Song Jian received an unexpected system notification. System: You have slain the Church of Lights Saintess, your Chaos Sword Canon has reached level four, meeting the requirements, you have comprehended the second technique of the Chaos Sword Canon, Godfall! Song Jian was delighted, not expecting that merely killing a saintess would enable him to comprehend a sword technique of the Chaos Sword Canon, and by its name alone, he knew this move was extremely powerful. I really want to try the power of this move! Song Jian didnt spare a glance at Saintess Yanas corpse, instead turning to look at the other Legendary Realm powerhouses. Chapter 1535 - Chapter 1535 Chapter 1537 Annihilation Chapter 1535: Chapter 1537: Annihilation Chapter 1535: Chapter 1537: Annihilation By killing the Saintess of the Church of Light, he had comprehended the second move of the Chaos Sword Canon, which was an unexpected boon for Song Jian. However, naturally, Song Jians relationship with the Church of Light had deteriorated quite a bit, having cooled to the point of indifference, and hostility was but a step away. Song Jian, do you realize what youve done! a Legendary Realm warrior roared, She was the Saintess of the Church of Light, do you want to provoke a holy war, are you not afraid that the God of Light will descend and punish you personally! What a joke, all of you wanted to level my city to the ground, and am I not allowed to fight back? Song Jian said contemptuously, looking over a group of Legendary Realm warriors. Immediately, several avoided his gaze; these were the ones who had business dealings with the City of Hope and had once met Song Jian. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who else? Song Jians face was full of coldness as he looked at the dozen or so Legendary Realm warriors, without the slightest fear. City Lord Song, we came only to discuss the City of Hope joining the City Alliance, please dont misunderstand! Yin Tian Citys Guardian Monte said with a full-faced smile, waving his hands continuously in explanation. To join the City Alliance, do you need to deploy a dozen Legendary Realm warriors? Song Jian scoffed, Since youve all come here, not a single one of you should think about leaving. Joining the City Alliance was purely a commercial act. It was impossible to send a citys guardian to negotiate such a deal, as each Legendary Realm warrior was the backbone of a city and would not normally leave it easily. Upon hearing Song Jians words, the faces of the dozen or so Legendary Realm warriors instantly changed. Hmph, arrogant! A high-level Legendary Realm powerhouse with a long sword clenched in his hand snorted coldly. City Lord Song, though you may be at the peak of the Legendary Realm, we have over a dozen Legendary Realm warriors here. Together, no matter how high the grade of your Domain Power, you cannot suppress us. Why dont both sides take a step back and discuss this properly, what do you say? an old man with white hair said with a smile. Song Jian snorted coldly and stepped towards them. Before he even got close, his figure disappeared, and in the void, countless gray sword lights flickered. Red Dust Tribulation! With its advent, all matters ceased! Previously, when the Saintess faced this move, she was almost completely powerless to fight back, and these Legendary Realm warriors had somewhat underestimated it. However, when they personally experienced the Red Dust Tribulation, they felt a profound pressure. Heavy Impact Domain, activate! Double Speed Domain, activate! Domain of Slaughter, activate! This madman! All the Legendary Realm warriors cursed inwardly, then unleashed all of their Domain Power. In an instant, all the domains merged into one, resisting Song Jians advancing steps. However, against the Red Dust Tribulation, everything they did was futile; they simply couldnt stop the gray sword lights by even a step. Kill! Amidst the sword lights, Song Jians figure suddenly emerged, wielding the Sky-breaking Sword and slashing towards Yin Tian Citys Guardian Monte. Clang~ The knights long spear in Montes hand collided harshly with the Sky-breaking Sword. With just one strike, the blade of Montes weapon was severed, and the brilliant sword light exploded inch by inch. Montes armor was shattered, leaving a wound over a foot long on his shoulder, from which blood spurted continuously. Just as Monte was about to counterattack, Song Jians figure disappeared once again, and countless gray sword lights began to flash around him. Swish swish swish~ Blade after blade of sword light chopped down on Monte, with seven or eight defensive glows flashing on him, but they were useless. Monte felt the threat of death and screamed, leaping up, attempting to flee. Just as he soared a few meters into the air, he was cleaved by a gray sword aura that struck right at his head, splitting a sword mark from his brow, slicing through the bridge of his nose, and cleaving his head into two. Save Montes consciousness plunged into darkness in an instant, his body halted mid-air, then fell down. In just a few seconds time, a legendary realm powerhouse had been slain. The strength of Song Jian sent chills through everyone present. Attack with all your might, or else we shall all die here! The beastman High Priest of Broken Bear City roared. At this moment, his heart was also full of regret. Broken Bear City was more than three thousand kilometers from the City of Hope, with no conflict of interest to speak of, but the High Priest couldnt resist the temptation of the legendary relic and had traveled a great distance. He never would have anticipated that coming here would put him at risk of perishing. His outcry seemed to catch Song Jians attention, who appeared in front of him in a flash. Roar~ With a low roar, the beastman High Priests eyes were fierce; a black aura emanated from his body, so thick it was almost tangible. His body started to tremble violently, slowly swelling, and thick fur began to sprout from the pores of his skin. In an instant, the beastman High Priest transformed into a gigantic black bear over three meters tall, with muscles bulging under its dense fur, exuding destructive power. Boom! With a loud noise, the beastman High Priest stomped down, shattering the floor beneath him into pieces. The magic staff in his hands turned into a pair of gauntlets that wrapped around his two massive forepaws. Seeing Song Jian charging at him, the beastman High Priest roared and lunged with his gaping mouth open, saliva flying in the wind, looking incredibly fierce. Wild fury! The beastman High Priest roared angrily, fully unfolding his domain power, which enveloped him in a crimson glow. Kill! Song Jian wasted no words and swung his sword directly at him. A gray sword aura flashed by, instantly striking out dozens of slashes, leaving deep marks on the beastman High Priests gauntlets. Clang~ The gold shone on the left gauntlet of the beastman High Priest, splitting in two and falling apart. A deep sword mark, down to the bone, appeared on his wrist, from which blood gushed continuously. The wounded beastman High Priest did not retreat but advanced, rushing towards Song Jian on all fours. Song Jians figure vanished once again, and this time, the beastman High Priest was met with more than a dozen gray sword auras. Instantly, his body was riddled with numerous wounds from which blood spurted. Wracked with pain, the beastman High Priest seemed to go mad, his body growing even larger as he soared into the air, then crashed heavily back to the ground. Boom~ A strong surge of energy erupted from his limbs, causing the ground to undulate like waves. The floor shattered, revealing the earthen ground beneath. Gashes spread out in all directions, energy clashes with the Chaos Sword Aura, constantly neutralizing each other. For a moment, within dozens of meters around, the roaring was incessant, the might astonishing. Just then, Song Jians figure suddenly appeared behind the beastman High Priest, his Sky-breaking Sword sweeping lightly across its neck. A flash of golden light, and the beastman High Priests body trembled, his bear-size head tumbling to the ground as his body collapsed with a great noise. The surge of energy dissipated, the dust settled, and a huge bear corpse lay on the ground. A few meters from the body, a fierce bear head lay askew, its eyes filled with confusion. PS: Thank you to Book Friend 20190525151226686 for the 1000 points gift~ Chapter 1536 - Chapter 1536 Chapter 1538 Descent of the Divine Chapter 1536: Chapter 1538: Descent of the Divine Chapter 1536: Chapter 1538: Descent of the Divine Gazing at the corpse of the beastman priest, everyone felt a chill in their hearts, the fall of a Legendary Level warrior was beyond everyones imagination. It wasnt that Legendary Level warriors couldnt fall, but to die as quickly as this, it was indeed very rare. Unless there was a war on the scale of the ancient wars, otherwise, Legendary Levels were the top existences in the game world and wouldnt easily perish. But now, two Legendary Level warriors had fallen in quick succession, which made others also feel the threat of death, realizing that these exalted beings might also meet their demise. Song Jian, we can a Legendary Level warrior shouted, but a gray sword glow flashed, quickly bearing down on him, not allowing him to finish his words, only leaving him desperately trying to dodge and defend. Shhuaa, shhuaa, shhuaa~ Hundreds of gray sword glows enveloped all the Legendary Level warriors, their Domain Power was useless against these sword glows, easily breaching their defenses. Moreover, the damage caused by the gray sword glow seemed to be true damage; defense before them was utterly futile, the most important thing being that Song Jians attributes also significantly boosted the gray sword glow, each strike would explode with a critical damage effect, coupled with the unique attributes of the Chaos Sword Canon as a Legendary Level technique, these Legendary Level warriors had no power to fight back against the Red Dust Tribulation. Kill, kill, kill, Song Jian appeared to be insane, knowing that if he didnt kill them all until they were scared to the bone, incidents like this would occur a second time, a third time Although the Red Dust Tribulation was powerful, it too had a duration. After thirty seconds, the gray chaos sword glow slowly dissipated, and Song Jians figure emerged, proudly standing in the void. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art! In a low chant, countless Spirit Swords appeared densely packed to the left and right of Song Jians body. These Spirit Swords, like swimming fish, flew towards the Legendary Level warriors, shocking not only the onlookers but even the Legendary Level warriors who were the targets of the attack. He, he plans to wipe us all out at once, to keep us all here? Absolutely arrogant! a Legendary Level warrior said with a sneer of extreme anger. Even if Song Jian was a peak Legendary Level warrior, they were numerous, including two who were also at the peak of Legendary Level, with the same strength as Song Jian. How could they allow Song Jian to kill them all! Kill him, surround and kill him, as long as he dies, the City of Hope and the relics beneath it will all be ours! another Legendary Level warrior roared, taking the lead and charging at Song Jian. However, he who advanced the fastest also retreated the fastest. The moment he moved, as if triggering something, all Spirit Swords, like sharks smelling blood, pounced towards him. In an instant, hundreds of Spirit Swords surrounded him, while not as unstoppable as the chaos sword qi, the damage from the Spirit Swords was still very high. A series of high damage numbers popped up above his head, causing his complexion to change dramatically. Help me! he exclaimed in alarm, retreating again and again, but the Spirit Swords relentlessly closed in, quickly enveloping all the Legendary Level warriors. Swords after swords, turned into crimson lotus petals, enveloping everyone. Numerous sword auras emerged, and Song Jian let out a cold laugh, with a thought, a portion of the Spirit Swords separated and merged into one. A deep lions roar sounded, Song Jian pointed towards the light sphere, a chaos sword qi merged into it, and in no time, a golden Sacred Lion, radiating dark gold light, leaped from within the sphere and pounced towards the Red Lotus Sword Array. Soon, the Golden Holy Lion merged into the Red Lotus Sword Array, and Song Jians face turned pale as his body shivered slightly, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes. Although the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation was immensely powerful, eradicating seven or eight warriors at the Legendary Level was somewhat forced, but with the addition of the Sacred Lion Demon-binding Seal, not a single one of those Legendary Level warriors would be able to break out of the formation! Mad roars erupted from within the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, and strings of damage numbers could be seen floating out. Song Jian could see the Vitality Points of those Legendary Level warriors plummeting at a crazed pace. Having ascended to the Legendary Level and donning the Sword Immortals suit, the damage of Song Jians sword techniques had reached a terrifying level. It wasnt even necessary to evolve the subsequent formations, as the Red Lotus Sword Array alone was capable of annihilating all of those Legendary Level warriors. However, Song Jian did not want to waste resources. With a thought, the Red Lotus Sword Array swiftly transformed into a Sword Qi Stone Tower. The nine layers of the tower opened one after the other, sucking in all the Legendary Level warriors and slowly beginning to devour them. Roar~ The Golden Holy Lion stood atop the Sword Qi Stone Tower, suppressing the Legendary Level warriors imprisoned within. In a short time, one after another, the aura of the Legendary warriors rapidly weakened to the point of near non-existence, and the proficiency of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art also skyrocketed significantly. All the onlookers were stupefied, some who wanted to take advantage of the chaos even began sneaking away, while the players from the City of Hope showed shocked and pleasantly surprised expressions on their faces. City Lord! Wang Qi and others were inexplicably overjoyed, as at the last moment, it was still Song Jian who withstood all the pressure and exterminated all the invaders. Just then, a milky halo blossomed in the sky, looking like a bright sun. The phantom visage of a hundred-zhang-tall divine avatar appeared on the horizon, looking like a deity, with twelve pairs of radiant wings shimmering behind it like flowing light. A milky halo of divine light shone behind its head, causing everyones eyes to hurt. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This, this is exactly the same as the statue of the God of Light in the temple, this is, this is the coming of the God of Light to the mortal realm! A professional NPC trembled all over, immediately kneeling to the ground and starting to pray. In the City of Hopes Temple of Light, chants of hymns began to resonate, layers of haloes bursting forth, reflecting and interweaving with the divine avatar in the void. In an instant, a figure appeared beneath the feet of the divine avatar, clad in a long red robe, holding a scepter in hand. In a short while, the divine avatars phantom began to shrink slowly, merging entirely into the body of the figure in the red robe. Divine descent! Unexpectedly, a term surfaced in Song Jians mind. The person standing in the void was Velses, a Red Robe High Priest of the Church of Light, whose body had now temporarily become a vessel for the consciousness of the God of Light. The God says, sinners must be punished! intoned the Red Robe High Priest Velses in a grave voice. As soon as he finished speaking, a massive cross-shaped lightsaber appeared in the sky, cleaving viciously towards Song Jian. PS: Thank you to Book Friend 20190525151226686 for the reward of 200 starting coins~ Chapter 1537 - Chapter 1537 Chapter 1539 Suppression Chapter 1537: Chapter 1539: Suppression Chapter 1537: Chapter 1539: Suppression Gazing at the gigantic cross-shaped lightsaber in the sky, a hint of a smile surfaced on Song Jians face. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! With a mere thought, countless Spirit Swords soared into the sky, condensing into a dazzling long sword that charged towards the cross-shaped lightsaber. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword! Clang~ A crisp clanging of metal echoed through the sky as the cross-shaped lightsaber broke apart, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword shattered into pieces that exploded in all directions. Assemble! With a soft shout from Song Jian, the fragments reformed into Spirit Swords, once again condensing into a brand-new Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword that fell from the sky, slashing towards the red-robed High Priest standing in the void. How could it be so fast! A look of shock appeared on the face of the red-robed High Priest Velses. At this moment, although he was only at the peak of the Legendary Realm, he had acquired divine power due to the Descent of the Gods spell, which enabled him to rival demi-god level beings. Such a being was near invincible in the current stage of the game world and would find it hard to meet a worthy opponent. Grand Disintegration Skill Great Divine Crumble Skill Divine Judgment Skill Velses released five to six divine skills in one breath. Due to the Descent of the Gods state, he could instantaneously cast these divine skills, each with at least a 30% increase in power. In the distance, within the Temple of Light in the City of Hope, a bishop watched the distant battle with a somber expression, feeling as though a heavy stone weighed on his heart. The spread of the Church of Light in the City of Hope was all thanks to Song Jian. Without his permission, it would have been impossible for any church to exist within the City of Hope. Moreover, over the years, the Church of Light had developed many followers. Now that the Church of Light was in conflict with the City of Hope, once the matter concluded, regardless of whether Song Jian won or lost, the future for these churches in the City of Hope would likely become more difficult. An era of turmoil! The bishop sighed softly, his expression changing slightly as he saw Velses release several high-level divine skills. These divine skills, said to be passed down from ancient ecclesiastical authorities and improved by the current God of Light, were immensely powerful and could only be wielded by high-ranking officials of the Church of Light. The Grand Disintegration Skill could reduce any solid object to particles, and the Great Divine Crumble Skill likewise. No matter how tough the item, even legendary quality equipment would shatter under Grand Disintegration Skill. As for Divine Judgment Skill, it was a sort of insta-kill spell. Regardless of how thick the Vitality Points or how high the defense, triggering the judgment effect would mean instant death. The other divine skills were also formidable. Any Priest who mastered one of them would see a significant boost in strength. And now, Velses had released five to six divine skills in one go, such power that even a demi-god level being faced the risk of falling. Song Jian did not dodge or avoid; he instantly expanded his Time Domain to its fullest extent. Rings of invisible energy ripples spread out continuously, and as each divine skill came into contact with the edge of Song Jians Time Domain, they began to trigger one by one. Dazzling light blossomed into a spectrum of divine colors and moments later, a huge black hole appeared hundreds of meters away from Song Jian, swallowing even the light. The Time Domain accelerated the release time of all divine skills, and their combined explosion caused the collapse of space, creating a massive black hole. In an instant, everything within tens of meters was devoured by the black hole, and even the soil beneath was rapidly vanishing. A moment later, the black hole disappeared, and by then, Song Jian had already swung his sword at Velses. How is this possible Velses stared, dumbfounded. His five to six immensely powerful divine skills had not harmed a single hair on Song Jian, a conclusion Velses found difficult to accept. What Domain Power have you comprehended? Velses couldnt help but ask. Go ask your master after your death! A cold sneer crept onto Song Jians lips, his eyes filled with disdain. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Descent of the Gods! Velses roared, as twelve pairs of pristine white wings suddenly unfolded behind him, shimmering light as if flowing liquid, radiating blinding brilliance. Chaos Sword Canon, second form, Divine Demise! With a light cry from Song Jian, his Sky-breaking Sword suddenly shone with blinding light; its sword aura swept through the void, causing the space itself to tremble faintly. Spider-web like fine cracks appeared in the void, the brilliant sword aura seemingly too much for even space itself to bear. Velses, who originally wanted to cast another divine skill, faintly sensed a threat of death. Frowning slightly, he tapped his scepter into the void. Quickly, the twelve pairs of white wings began to fold layer by layer, encasing Velses within the innermost layer, eventually condensing into a giant sphere of light floating in the void. Boom, boom, boom, boom The Sky-breaking Sword in Song Jians hand produced waves of sword light, chopping at the sphere of light repeatedly. Each strike set off a sky full of light fragments. True damage, its all true damage A player with third-tier Combat Power exclaimed in surprise, unable to resist shouting out loud. As known in the game world, various types of damage had their distinct colorsCphysical damage, magic damage, curse damage, continuous damage, critical damage, etc. Each type of damage had its unique color, so experienced players could judge the attributes of their opponents based on the numbers that popped up. Chapter 1538 - Chapter 1538 Chapter 1539 Suppression_2 Chapter 1538: Chapter 1539: Suppression_2 Chapter 1538: Chapter 1539: Suppression_2 At this moment, the numbers leaping out from the sphere indicated real damage, evidently, Song Jians god-slaying strike had turned all the attack damage into real damage. The first strike, the second, the third Sword energies emerged one after another. Soon, layer after layer of wings cracked open, and broken feathers fluttered in the air. Dozens of successive sword strikes later, the sphere was finally cleaved apart, revealing Velses inside, his face full of shock. Impossible Velses had barely finished speaking when the next sword energy directly split open his deep red priestly robe and sent him flying. Shua, shua, shua~ Grotesque wounds emerged across Velsess flesh, one of which even completely severed the right hand that held his scepter. Velses was in agonizing pain and tried to cast a restoration divine skill. The Church of Lights healing magic was always potent; as long as one had breath in them, the Great Healing Skill could heal them fully, and even the against-nature Resurrection Skill was among the divine skills of the Church of Light. Great Healing Skill! Gritting his teeth, Velses cast a Great Healing Skill on himself. Milky white specks of light cascaded down like a waterfall from above his head. However, to his shock, the Great Healing Skill did not restore even a trace of his Vitality Points. The healing divine power, upon touching the wounds, was devoured by a mysterious force and dissipated without a trace. No, this cant be Velses was shocked; he even felt as if his faith had been shattered. It should be known that he was still in a god-descended state, and the Great Healing Skill he cast was not of ordinary priesthood. His divine skill was essentially of the same origin as the God of Light. If his Great Healing Skill was ineffective against the damage caused by Song Jian, it was very likely that even if the God of Light himself arrived and performed the Great Healing Skill, it might also be ineffective. How could this be Velsess body was like a punctured sack, being slashed by countless sword energies and flying backward. By the time the sword energies dissipated, Velses had hit the ground, already reduced to a corpse. In a single move, even the red-robed High Priest, who had cast the god-descended divine skill, fell dead on the spot! On the City of Hopes square, all the spectators, whether NPC professionals or players, stood dumbstruck as if they were in a dream. How is this possible In the distance, at the entrance of the Church of Light, a bishop wearing a white robe felt dizzy and staggered back two steps, instinctively grasping a priest by his side. Every bishop of the Church of Lights temples held a status equivalent to that of a red-robed High Priest. If a new region needed a bishop, one would be selected from the Temple of Light among the red-robed High Priests to be dispatched there. However, a red-robed High Priest who could perform the god-descended divine skill was clearly different from other High Priests, holding half a step higher in status than the regular red-robed ones. Yet such a red-robed High Priest had fallen to Song Jian in a single move, leaving the bishop of the City of Hopes Church of Light feeling a chill throughout his body. Looking at Song Jian standing with his sword in the void, almost all priests and officiants from various divine churches fell silent, feeling an immense pressure. Dead, theyre all dead, all the Legendary Realm powerhouses, are all dead An NPC professional with white hair looked up at Song Jian, his eyes revealing a trace of bewilderment. Song Jian looked far too young, just over twenty. At that age, most NPC professionals would still be at the first or second tier, certainly not capable of slaying Legendary Realm powerhouses. This time, these NPC professionals deeply understood what it meant to be a favored one of the gods, what it meant to be a prodigy of the Human Race, a Holy Child! Todays battle not only shook the City Alliance but also allowed the various god cults with real deities to witness Song Jians true strength and immense potential. All the Legendary Realm powerhouses, none survived; a High Priest who had cast the Incarnation of the Gods, whose power could rival that of a Demi-God Level powerhouse, now lay quietly on the square. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, all this was still not over! Song Jian turned his head and looked towards the northeast direction of the City of Hope, where there stood magnificent churches venerating various gods. Each church was guarded by Holy Knights, who had also joined the fight to besiege the City of Hope during the previous Abyss invasion. Song Jian had always considered them part of the City of Hope, but todays event made him realize that these god cults were nothing more than leeches sucking blood from the City of Hope. Soaring into the sky, Song Jian arrived in the district of the god cults, hovered above the Church of Lights cathedral and loudly decreed, From today, within three days, all god cults must leave the City of Hope, all prior agreements are hereby null and void. After three days, any clergy members who still linger in the City of Hope will be put to death without exception! Song Jians voice was thunderous, causing all the clergy to turn pale. The clergy of the Church of Light remained silent. The moment the Holy Maiden of the Church of Light appeared, the moment she was slain by Song Jian, the moment Velses, who had cast the Incarnation of the Gods, made his moveCall the clergy within the Church of Light realized that their fate was now inextricably linked with that of Velses. If Velses won, they would share in the ultimate victory; if Velses lost, then their years of effort in the City of Hope would be ruined in an instant. This was not a choice they could make, nor did they have the right to make it; they could only passively accept it. Now that Velses had lost, and the God of Light could not possibly descend to the mortal world, their exile was inevitable. All eyes turned to the bishop; the bishop, clad in a white robe, gave a slight bow to Song Jian without a word, then turned and walked back into the cathedral. Within three days, the Church of Light must evacuate from the City of HopeCa level five city that players managed. Abandoning it was an even more severe loss for the Church of Light than sacrificing a High Priest who could perform the Incarnation of the Gods. However, the bishops of other god cults were very dissatisfied. The Church of the Life Goddess, Church of the Flame God, and even the Church of the Dawn Goddess, which had previously been on good terms with Song Jian, all started to protest. Lord Song of the City, we did not participate in this conflict, why expel us? The bishop of the Church of the Life Goddess rose into the air, speaking discontentedly. Song Jian scrutinized this bishop from head to toe, the chill on his face growing thicker. To think that this bishop was also a Legendary Realm powerhouse; in the past, this man alone could have captured all the high-ranking officials of the City of Hope. Moreover, these people, despite possessing Legendary Realm powers, chose to stand by as onlookers when those powerhouses threatened the City of Hope. Such an act was nothing but abetting tyranny in Song Jians eyes. When those powerhouses pressured the City of Hope, you remained indifferent, with powerful strength yet choosing to stand by, hoping to profit from the fishermens quarrel. This has already violated the mutual aid agreement we signed before. Driving you out is merely a punishment for your actions! Song Jian said coldly. Song Jian, do you realize who you just killed? That red-robed priest was the spokesperson of the God of Light in the mortal world, representing the deities on Earth. By killing him, youve committed a heinous crime. When the era of the gods begins, the God of Light will definitely descend here, and you will fall to Hell forever, your soul tormented for eternity. Meanwhile, the City of Hope will be reduced to ruins in the God of Lights wrath! The bishop of the Earth Mother Goddess rose into the air, angrily pointing at Song Jian and exclaimed, Under these circumstances, you still dare to expel us, do you really not fear divine retribution?! Song Jian listened quietly to the Earth Mother Goddess bishops words, then emotionlessly raised the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and pointed at him, speaking softly, If you wont leave, then die right now. The chilling intent to kill made the bishop shudder, instantly sobering him up. Looking at Song Jian, whose murderous aura seemed almost tangible, no more words were needed; the bishop of the Earth Mother Goddess held all complaints but dared not speak another word and turned, flying towards the Church of the Earth Mother Goddess. Song Jian, standing alone with his sword in the void, suppressed more than a dozen temples. At this moment, no one else dared to speak against him, and they began to prepare, dejectedly, to leave the City of Hope. PS: Thank you to Kara_Hit for the reward of 1000 starting coins~ Chapter 1539 - Chapter 1539 Chapter 1540 Deprivation Chapter 1539: Chapter 1540 Deprivation Chapter 1539: Chapter 1540 Deprivation Song Jian reappeared, the City Alliance beat a hasty retreat, the maiden of the Church of Light was murdered, and the red-robed High Priest who cast divine descent was slain, these tidings swept through the game world like a deluge, shaking the nerves of everyone involved. Not only were players incredulous, but even the NPC professionals within the game world were astounded. They had assumed Hope City would fall to the City Alliance, but the outcome flipped dramatically, slapping many faces. My God, everyone thought the first five-level city established by a player would be destroyed overnight, but who could have expected such a shocking turn of events What level is Song Jian now? Hes able to take down even King Level BOSSes by himself, and he even killed seven or eight in a row Its not just King Level, I heard that the red-robed High Priest who performed the God Descending Technique was almost at the Demi-God Level, but was still taken down by Song Jian, hes practically a monstrous existence Every citys taverns and all the player forums built into the game were nearly overwhelmed with messages about Song Jian slaying Legendary Realm powerhouses and driving out various temples from the city. Legendary Realm powerhouses were regarded almost like gods in everyones eyes, yet a slayer of gods had emerged among the players. Inside Hope City, it was like a festive celebration, a scene of jubilation, with everyone shouting Song Jians name. Song Jians prestige instantly reached its peak. City Lord, your name has disappeared from the level and glory rankings for several days now, we originally thought you, we thought you Luo Tianyus eyes were somewhat red. A lot of the management in Hope City wanted to compromise, and a significant reason was that Song Jian, who was originally at the top of the level and glory rankings, had vanished without a trace. Usually, when a name disappears from the level and glory rankings, it means the person has died and vanished from the game world. Song Jian was taken aback; it had been a long time since he opened the level and glory rankings. A while ago, he had stopped competing with players and was instead fighting old monsters, the chieftain BOSSes who had been cultivating for decades, if not hundreds of years. While others were still teaming up to take on elite BOSSes, Song Jian was already capable of soloing Dominance Level and King Level BOSSes, so he had never paid attention to the level and glory rankings. After opening the level and glory rankings, besides the normal rankings, there was a line of red text at the bottom explaining why Song Jians name had disappeared from the listings. Any powerhouse who advances to the Legendary Realm will have their name disappear from the level and glory rankings! Song Jian suddenly realized that his name had disappeared, most likely during the breakthrough to the Legendary Realm a few days ago at the Imperial Sword Sect. Once you break through to the Legendary Realm, you automatically go off the list, Song Jian said with a smile. City Lord, what exactly is your level now? Can you tell us? Wang Qi couldnt help asking. To the people present, no matter how high their level, Song Jians level appeared as that of a skeleton, indicating that Song Jians level was more than ten levels higher than that of the highest-level person present. One hundred fifty levels, peak of the Legendary Realm, beyond that lies the Demi-God Level, but the Demi-God Level is a hurdle that is difficult for players to overcome! Song Jian shook his head, For the Legendary Realm, as long as you reach level one hundred and twenty, you can break through, it will be easy for players, and in the future, all players will become Legendary Realm powerhouses. The gateway to the Legendary Realm was nonexistent for players, but NPC professionals had to comprehend Domain Power on their own. Descendant of the God, I finally understand why those NPCs call us players Descendants of the God, its practically cheating, but I like it, hahaha! A group of people burst into frenzied laughter. On that day, Legendary Realm powerhouses descended into the City of Hopes square like deities, their imposing presence oppressing the hundreds of thousands of players present. Regardless of their affiliation with the City of Hope, nearly all players had a pent-up breath, and now, hearing that they could break through to the Legendary Realm as soon as they reached the required level, all the players suddenly felt a sense of exhilaration. When the time comes, well also group up and tour the other cities. Imagine hundreds of Legendary Realm powerhouses pressing down on them. Thatll scare them to death! one of the City of Hopes managers said, his face filled with discontent. Haha, Xiao Feng, talk about it when you reach level one hundred and twenty. With your leveling pattern of three days fishing and two days drying the nets, itll take you at least three more years to reach level one hundred and twenty. By then, we might have broken through to the Demi-God Level! Wang Qi joked. Brother Wang, dont you look down on me. Ive recently received a hidden consecutive quest, and Ive already completed the third ring. The reward for the quest is a Purple Crystal. Do you know what that is? Using it can directly increase your level! Xiao Feng said with a proud look. Yo, Xiao Feng, so youve started to get your hands on Purple Crystals, huh? Looks like you really are amazing. Hahaha! What, you all know what Purple Crystals are? Hahaha, the system gives out a quest that rewards a Purple Crystal once your level and strength have reached a certain threshold. Of course, weve known about it for a while! Hearing everyone jesting, Song Jians mind suddenly stirred. He had seen a Purple Crystal mine before, but unfortunately, it was too far from the City of Hope; otherwise, they could mine Purple Crystals just like they did in the Valley of the Undead. By then, the levels of the City of Hopes residents would soar in a short time. By the way, my Lord, I find it strange that they invaded our City of Hope this time. It seems like theres a big secret hidden within the City of Hope, like a massive treasure trove. Otherwise, why would so many people come here, even the Churchs Holy Virgin and the High Priest Wang Qi suddenly said in a low voice. Song Jian was startled and then remembered that the High Priest in the red robe had mentioned there seemed to be a relic beneath the City of Hope. What kind of treasure could be buried in a relic that even the Church of Light deems important? Song Jian wondered in his heart. Wang Qi, mobilize everyone these next few days to search beneath our city. There might be a relic hidden down there. Check if we can find an entrance. When we do, lets explore it together Song Jian instructed. Understood, my Lord! Wang Qi nodded. Just then, Song Jians system notification area suddenly filled with a cascade of alert tones. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: The City of Sins Lord has stripped you of your Count title, and your Counts estate has been reclaimed; System: The City of Sin has listed the City of Hope as an Unfriendly City. Trade between the two cities will be severely affected, and your reputation in the City of Sin has dropped to Cold. System: The City of Hymns has listed the City of Hope as an Unfriendly City. Trade between the two cities will be severely affected, and your reputation in the City of Hymns has dropped to Cold. PS: Thank you Oh Guo De for the 500 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1540 - Chapter 1540 Chapter 1541 Detention Chapter 1540: Chapter 1541: Detention Chapter 1540: Chapter 1541: Detention Just as the City of Hope was celebrating, Song Jian received more than a dozen system prompts in succession, all of which were notifications of decreased reputation with various cities. Even the Count title he had obtained in the City of Sin was directly revoked, although such a title had become more or less optional after Song Jian became a city lord, it was still quite irritating to have it stripped away at this time. City Lord, what happened? Wang Qi noticed the subtle change in Song Jians expression and hurriedly asked. Its nothing! Song Jian shook his head. There was no need to share such matters with others; it was enough that he knew. Rest assured, city lord, in the next few days I will arrange for people to conduct a thorough search of the sewers to see if there are any undiscovered ruins Wang Qi promised. Such ruins are likely to appear in the form of a dungeon, so tell the brothers searching to be careful, Song Jian instructed. Monsters within dungeons are much stronger than those in the wild, and one careless move might not even allow the searching players to realize theyve entered a dungeon, and if surrounded by monsters, their lives could be in grave danger. A ruin that has caught the attention of so many from the Legendary Realm cant possibly be a small or medium-sized dungeon; it must be a large or even super-large one, Song Jian thought to himself. Understood, city lord, dont worry, we Wang Qi nodded again and again and was about to say something more when his expression suddenly changed as if he had received some news. In a short while, a look of fury appeared on Wang Qis face. City Lord, our trade convoy has been detained by the City of Light. Not only did they detain all the goods of the convoy, they are also demanding a fine of ten million Doomsday Coins, and they want you to go personally to apologize, Wang Qi said in a low voice. What, how dare the City of Light do such a thing? Its utterly shameless, what right do they have to detain our trade convoy Lawless, are the NPCs in this game world so arrogant? Our convoy wasnt carrying any contraband, how can they detain it at will? For a time, the administrators of the City of Hope were all condemning the actions of the City of Light. It was known that even if all cities had listed the City of Hope as an unfriendly city and banned future commercial activities, they had no right to detain the City of Hopes trade convoy, let alone demand a fine and a personal apology from a city lord. This was an outright provocation. Whats the situation with this convoy? Song Jian asked gravely. The convoy headed to the City of Light was just a small-scale one, with three players and twelve NPC professionals in charge. They were transporting some ore, wood, and herbs, and a small amount of gems. After selling these in the City of Light, they would purchase some special products from there to sell back here. Each trip would earn about over a million Doomsday Coins in profit, Wang Qi said softly. Ever since the Valley of the Undead was developed, the City of Hope had established more than a dozen trade convoys, each with a fixed route, providing a continuous stream of wealth for the construction of the City of Hope. On the other side, within the Holy Light City, Wang Yueyao was very angry as she faced a group of city guards and loudly rebuked them, On what grounds are you detaining our goods? On what grounds do you prohibit us from leaving the city? A soldier clad in full armor, expressionless, spoke in a deep voice, The City of Hope has already been listed as an unfriendly city by the Holy Light City. Your caravan is hereby forbidden from approaching the Holy Light City ever again. Moreover, we suspect that your merchandise is concealing contraband and thus requires inspection. You must wait for our search to complete before you may leave the city! What right do you have to detain our goods? What right do you have to inspect them? Another player, Su Nan, clutched her magic staff tightly, blocking the city guards from approaching the caravans merchandise. Yueyao, Su Nan, let them inspect it! A middle-aged man with furrowed brows, the captain of the caravan named Jiang Guo, could clearly feel that this group of city guard NPCs was different from those they usually encounteredCthey were clearly elite soldiers. The armor and weapons on their bodies were all of high quality, and each one of them possessed combat power at the third tier. The leader had even reached the pinnacle of third tier combat power. Should any conflict arise, their caravan would be suppressed in an instant. Captain, theyre being too bullying Wang Yueyao exclaimed indignantly. Enough, the City Lord is back. Theyre targeting him. All we need to do is to follow their instructions. Dont worry, the City Lord will take care of us! Jiang Guo assured her. Song Jians return and his suppression of over a dozen Legendary Realm powerhouses had already spread to every city through the games built-in forumsCJiang Guo and his team were no exception. It was precisely because of this news that the caravan, which had originally planned to stay in the Holy Light City for a few more days to purchase goods, decided to leave immediately. What they hadnt expected was such a swift response from the Holy Light City, deploying elite troops to intercept them just as they were about to reach the city gates. The caravans goods were detained, and Jiang Guo, along with the other two players and all NPC professionals, were imprisoned in the city jail. Inside the City Lord Mansion of the Holy Light City, a distinguished looking elder stood respectfully behind two white-robed priests, listening to the teachings of one of them. Song Jian has slain the Holy Maiden of Light and killed High Priest Velses. This is a provocation against the God of Light! A handsome middle-aged priest, holding a short staff a bit longer than one foot, waved it lightly as he spoke. A fist-sized diamond was embedded at the tip of the short staff, which emitted dazzling divine light with his movements. Yes, what Cyrus Priest says is most correct. Song Jians actions are indeed a provocation against our religion! Toss, the City Lord with white hair and whiskers, chimed in nervously, Ive followed the two priests orders and detained a caravan from the City of Hope. I believe this will certainly arouse dissatisfaction from the City of Hope. It is very possible that Song Jian will come to their rescue. Hmph, the City of Hope is just a new city. Apart from the City Lord, Song Jian, there isnt a single Legendary Realm powerhouse. As soon as he shows up, we must ensure that he meets his demise at the Holy Light City! Cyrus gently wiped the diamond at the top of his staff with his left hand, a vicious glint in his eyes. Honorable priests, I have a small request. Should a battle ensue, could it please not take place within the Holy Light City? Toss, the City Lord, was sweating profusely, his voice hesitant. With an impassive face, Cyrus turned to look at Toss, immediately making him feel a heavy pressure, almost bringing him to his knees. A battle of the Legendary Realm, if it breaks out in the Holy Light City, might cause great damage to the city and lead to irrevocable losses, which, in turn, would also be a loss for our religion. And such a loss is entirely avoidable, Toss hastily explained. Dont worry, City Lord Toss, we have already thought of this, said another priest who stood next to Cyrus and had been silent all along. He spoke in a soothing voice, We will intercept Song Jian outside the Holy Light City and ensure that no harm comes to it. After hearing this, City Lord Toss finally felt relieved, nodding slightly, his face breaking into a fawning smile. sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1541 - Chapter 1541 Chapter 1542 Punishment Squad Chapter 1541: Chapter 1542: Punishment Squad Chapter 1541: Chapter 1542: Punishment Squad Song Jian soared into the sky, performing the Sword Flight Art and turned into a startling rainbow, flying toward the direction of the City of Light. The hundreds of thousands of people in the City of Hope looked up at the same time, watching the brilliant rainbow light that appeared in the sky. Some of them changed their expressions dramatically and used various supernatural abilities to send messages. In no time, several cities surrounding the City of Hope appeared as if facing a formidable enemy, going on alert. Song Jian didnt attempt to conceal his whereabouts, the rainbow light piercing through heaven and earth, arrogantly streaking across the sky and leaving a long trail of luminescence. Countless people looked up and could see the astonishing rainbow, some even thought a treasure had been born, and followed its flight for a distance before being completely left behind by the glow. Song Jians speed was extremely fast, having broken the sound barrier, flying at two or even three times the speed of sound toward the City of Light. Ordinary beings at the Legendary Realm would not be able to break the sound barrier if they relied solely on their physical bodies for flight. City of Light, City Lord Mansion Ding ding ding ding~ A piercing alarm suddenly went off. City Lord Tosss face changed, and he turned his head in shock. In the open space of the City Lord Mansions main hall, a semi-transparent screen had appeared. At this moment, a crimson crosshairs locked onto a rapidly flying figureCSong Jian who was approaching the City of Light. How is he so fast? A look of astonishment appeared on Tosss face. From the time he received news of Song Jian leaving the City of Hope until the alarm sounded, only half a day had passed. The City of Light was at least a thousand kilometers away from the City of Hope; normally, it would take about a weeks time to arrive. Its Song Jian, Song Jian has come for revenge! City Lord Toss pointed at Song Jian on the screen, shouting loudly, which caused him to take several steps back in fear. What are you afraid of! The Cyrus Priest glanced at City Lord Toss with a disgusted expression and said, Dispatch the Punishment Squad, intercept Song Jian in the Blood-red Canyon, and kill him on the spot! Another priest stared at the screen without blinking as if measuring Song Jians strength. After a moment, he furrowed his brows and said in a low voice, Torres, the Punishment Squads leader is the only mid-tier Legendary Realm powerhouse. The rest only possess Third-tier Peak Combat Power, and might not be able to stop him. What, Kalius, are you sure? Torres, the priest, looked at the screen with a surprised glance and said, Although the Punishment Squad only has one mid-tier Legendary Realm powerhouse, there are thirty-six members in the squad altogether. Even you and I would not fare well against their combined efforts. Even if Song Jians strength has reached the peak of the Legendary Realm, he wouldnt possibly survive against the Punishment Squad, would he? Torres, the Domain Power that Song Jian commands is of an extremely high grade, perhaps involving time and space. Relying solely on the Punishment Squad might not be secure enough. I think I should go as well, Kalius said, shaking his head. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fine, Kalius, if you go as well, that would be even more reassuring. Your strength is by no means inferior to any of those gods sons and holy daughters in the Church. You have the qualifications to compete for the Red Robed Priest in the next election, Torres said with a smile. Kalius shook his head and didnt speak. With a thought, three pairs of pristine white wings unfolded behind him, all made entirely of Holy Light and possessing an ethereal quality. Leaping up, Kalius soared high and flew toward the Blood-red Canyon. With Priest Kalius taking action, Song Jian is certainly doomed this time! exclaimed City Lord Toss with an excited expression. Even without Priest Kalius, the Punishment Squad could kill Song Jian, said Torres, the priest, with a touch of dissatisfaction. Every member of the Punishment Squad had undergone rigorous training within the Church of Light, their strength far exceeding that of other professions at the same level. At the Third-tier Peak of Combat Power, if a warrior in the Legendary Realm didnt use their Domain Power, it was very likely they couldnt defeat any member of the Punishment Squad. Blood-red Canyon was a crimson chasm stretching over three hundred kilometers, containing a wealth of dan sand, which was precisely the reason for the canyons reddish hue. Inside the canyon, many miner players were using pickaxes to vigorously strike the walls on both sides; they were mining dan sand, a tier-three alchemy material that was quite valuable. A kilogram of dan sand was worth around ten thousand Doomsday Coins. One only needed to possess an intermediate Mining Skill to extract dan sand. A miner player could mine approximately three to four kilograms of dan sand per day, amounting to an earnings of thirty to forty thousand Doomsday Coins. When converted to Huaxia Currency, it was about three to four hundred thousand Hua Xia Currency. A miner who had only upgraded Mining Skill to the intermediate level could earn an income equivalent to three to four hundred thousand Hua Xia Currency after a days work in this place. Such a high salary prompted players born in the City of Hope to choose the miner profession almost exclusively when training their secondary professions. However, mining dan sand here required the payment of exorbitant mining fees to the City of Hope, leaving the final income to be only about a hundred thousand Hua Xia Currency. Even so, this attracted a large number of players to come. Just as everyone was preoccupied with mining dan sand, suddenly, a group of unfamiliar NPC warriors entered Blood-red Canyon. They wore armor that covered their entire bodies, with only their eyes visible. Hanging from their bodies were weapons like lances and knight swordsCthree or four different kinds; the armor and weapons alone weighed over a hundred kilograms. However, these individuals moved as if the weight barely affected them. Upon seeing them, the miner players unconsciously cleared the way. These people exuded a strong scent of bloodConly the hands of executioners who had killed many would emit such an odor. Most importantly, their eyes were cold and indifferent, as if they were looking at corpses. Who are these people, and is there a chance to get a mission from them? a player discussed in a low voice. Are you out of your minds? Do you know who they are? A player familiar with the squad pointed discreetly at the Punishment Squads emblem on their armors and cursed quietly, Thats the Church of Lights Punishment Squad. Each one of them has thousands of lives on their hands. Stay away from them, or they might just chop you up right here. Hiss, the Punishment Squad, the killers of the Judgment Hall? Why would they appear here? someone asked. Who knows, but someones in trouble, thats for sure, and not just anybody. Ordinary folks cant stir up these killers In the Punishment Squad, a middle-aged man suddenly raised his right fist, signaling everyone to stop, then flipped up the visor on his helmet and looked up at the distant sky. The target is approaching. Everyone be prepared. The target has the peak strength of the Legendary Realm. If necessary, use Holy Light Explosion to self-destruct! the middle-aged man said in a deep voice. Yes, Captain! everyone answered without hesitation. The Punishment Squad was indifferent to life, not just the lives of others, but even their own could be discarded at any time for the sake of a mission. Chapter 1542 - Chapter 1542 Chapter 1543 Total Annihilation Chapter 1542: Chapter 1543: Total Annihilation Chapter 1542: Chapter 1543: Total Annihilation Song Jian flew through the skies with incredible speed while using the Sword Flight Art, a faint light screen appearing around his body. This was a natural manifestation of Sword Qi that formed when executing the skill, protecting against the fierce winds generated during flight. At that moment, Song Jian saw a narrow, blood-red canyon appearing ahead, understanding that the City of Hope wasnt far now. The City of Hope, daring to detain the trading convoy, naturally had to bear the citys vengeance. Song Jian didnt know what trump card the other side possessed that allowed them to disregard the strength of a Legendary Realms pinnacle warrior. As Song Jian neared the Blood-red Canyon, he suddenly felt a sense of unease as if some danger was imminent. The next moment, more than thirty milky-white beams, like Light Arrows, shot towards him. Song Jians feet steered his flying sword sharply, drawing an arc in the air to dodge the sudden assault of Light Arrows. Soon, more than thirty warriors clad in heavy armor rose into the sky, each with a pair of pure white wings of light emerging behind them. Church of Light! Song Jians eyes narrowed as he recognized them. Although he didnt know if these were Punishers, the wings of light on their backs gave away their identityCthey were all from the Church of Light. Song Jian, blasphemer, kill! bellowed the leading warrior as the power of the Light Domain instantly unfolded, enveloping all thirty-five of his companions within it. Only the power of a Domain could withstand the force of another Domain. Without the covering of his Domain Power, the other thirty-five would not have been able to attack Song Jian at all. Judgment of Light! they all shouted, and a milky-white halo appeared under each persons feet. These halos were linked by the Light Domain Power of the leader, instantly forming a large array. In front of Song Jian, the image of a goddess over a hundred feet tall materialized, her face benevolent, one hand holding a bottle, and the other gripping a cross-shaped Lightsaber, looking towards Song Jian. Not this again! Song Jians eyes narrowed. The Church of Light seemed to excel at Summoning these divine image illusory projections, with the mere height of a hundred feet being enough to intimidate many. The goddesss image slowly tilted to the left and right, the bottle in her hand aiming at Song Jian. After a moment, copious amounts of holy water spilled from the bottle, like a hanging river falling from the sky. Song Jian instinctively dodged backwards as the holy water rushed towards him. The water felt warm, almost like the amniotic fluid in a mothers womb, giving people an irresistible urge to immerse themselves in it. But Song Jians willpower was strong. He distinctly felt a scorching sensation emanating from the holy water, one that wasnt simply high temperature but possessed the formidable power to burn and destroy souls. Divine Fall! Without any hesitation, Song Jian instantly executed the second form of the newly comprehended Chaos Sword Canon. An eye-dazzling brilliance burst forth from the Sky-breaking Sword, slicing towards the surging holy water. Splash~ The Sky-breaking Sword, radiating blinding light, cleaved the holy water like a hard reef, parting it in two and sending it cascading to either side. Song Jian, facing the holy water, charged upwards, the Sky-breaking Sword chopping down on the arm of the goddess holding the holy bottle. A crisp shattering noise rang out as the holy bottle, constructed of Light Divine Power, was shattered by the Sky-breaking Sword, even the arm holding the holy bottle was shredded to pieces by the chaos Sword Qi. Clang~ In the nick of time, the illusory image of the goddess, wielding the cross-shaped Lightsaber, fiercely struck down upon the Sky-breaking Sword, emitting a deafening clang. However, this sword strike didnt even manage to cut through the Sword Qi on the surface of the Sky-breaking Sword. Song Jians eyes flashed with a hint of disdain as he sneered, All show and no substance! The divine figures phantom formed by more than thirty people couldnt even breach Song Jians defenses. In Song Jians eyes, such a phantom of a divine figure was probably nothing but an illusion. Crack, crack~ The sound of breaking was incessant. The arm holding the holy bottle began to show cracks on its surface. The cracks spread from the arm to the shoulder, chest, and neck. In a moment, the entire surface of the divine figures phantom was covered with cracks. Crash~ Like collapsing blocks, the entire divine figure suddenly crumbled and disintegrated, turning into a sky full of light specks in midair. The thirty-six Punishers, suffering from the backlash, all spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Their bodies emerged from within the phantom of the divine figure and fell towards the ground. A coldness flashed at the corner of Song Jians mouth. With a thought, his figure suddenly vanished from the void, replaced by leaping sword lights. Red Dust Tribulation! The first move of the Chaos Sword Canon, Red Dust Tribulation! Countless flickering and dancing sword lights appeared around the bodies of the Punishers. The Punishers, in a state of backlash and completely defenseless, took massive damage from each strand of the Chaos Sword Qi. Critical hit numbers floated up from their heads. In no time at all, the Vitality Points of all the Punishers plummeted to their lowest. Its too, too powerful; hes completely out of our league! The captain of the Legendary Realm Punishment Squad, with a despairing expression on his face, saw his armor shattered and his body covered in wounds with blood continuously pouring out. Within the Light Domain, the Holy Light was ceaselessly healing him, but the wounds that had opened could never fully close. Holy Light Explosion! One of the Punishers, whose Vitality Points had dropped to the critical line, let out a desperate roar. He couldnt detect Song Jians presence, not knowing where he currently was, but if he didnt use Holy Light Explosion, if he didnt self-destruct, he would be killed all the same! Boom! A thunderous noise echoed as a brilliant red firework burst in the sky. Within a radius of several dozen meters, space shook, and fissures appeared in the void. This self-destruction seemed to be a signal. One after another, the Punishers used Holy Light Explosion, and clusters of blood-red fireworks appeared in the void. The space within a few hundred meters was filled with cracks, and in some places, spatial collapse even occurred. If anyone was nearby, unless they had god-like power, escaping the range of spatial collapse would be impossible. This was why the Cyrus Priests firmly believed that with the Punishment Squad, they could surely kill Song Jian! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Watching his teammates, one after another, use Holy Light Explosion, the Punishment Squad captains eyes revealed a trace of sorrow. This was the mission of the Punishers, their fate; nearly every Punisher would ultimately sacrifice themselves in the spell of Holy Light Explosion! Even a demigod would not be able to survive in front of the spatial collapses caused by so many Holy Light Explosions. Song Jian, you cant possibly survive either! The captain of the Punishment Squad harshly fell to the ground, barely holding on to a breath, lifting his head to look towards the sky. A moment later, all the Punishers had self-destructed and sacrificed themselves, only the captain survived. However, the captain, possessing the strength of the Legendary Realm, was now in a dying state. The only reason he had held on until now was to confirm Song Jians death. However, to his despair, the spatial collapse gradually healed, and the space fissures disappeared over time. Suddenly, a figure appeared in the original voidCit was Song Jian wielding the Sky-breaking Sword. How can this be The captain of the Punishment Squad wore an expression of disbelief, muttering to himself before taking his last breath. Chapter 1543 - Chapter 1543 Chapter 1544 Absolute Defense Chapter 1543: Chapter 1544 Absolute Defense Chapter 1543: Chapter 1544 Absolute Defense Song Jian looked back with some trepidation, though the spatial rift had already disappeared, the aftershocks caused by the spatial fragmentation still lingered. These aftershocks alone could shatter some professionals of the third-order combat power. Terrifying, mere professionals with third-order combat power, actually exhibited the strength of a Demi-God level powerhouse Song Jians heart skipped a beat. Such teams, the Church of Light surely had more than one. Third-order combat power might be considered high among players, but it was nothing in the game world where even those of the Legendary Realm counted for little, for this is a world in the presence of deities. Yet a group of players with third-order combat power had nearly killed Song Jian. If it werent for the Shattered Divine Realm, if he hadnt detected the danger of the spatial fracture at the last moment, Song Jian would have likely been killed this time, even with the Enemy of Death God powerless to help. After all, the range of the spatial collapse was too vast and lasted long enough that even after deploying the Enemy of Death God, Song Jian could have been killed again by the collapse. Kalius, a priest soaring towards the Blood-red Canyon in the distance, suddenly lost the sense of connection with the Punishment Squad, and his complexion changed drastically. His speed abruptly increased, like a loosed Light Arrow. Song Jian! A furious shout came from afar, and Song Jian looked up to see a tiny speck of light that at first was minuscule but turned into a fist-sized orb within a few blinks. Then a figure flew towards him from afar, with a pair of resplendent wings shedding light sparkles as they moved. Church of Light! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, clearly sensing that the person before him was a priest of the Church of Light with the peak strength of the Legendary Realm. A cold smile appeared on Song Jians mouth, Is this a case of the Calabash Brothers saving their grandpa, eagerly rushing to meet their deaths? With a thought, Song Jian rose into the air, the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand slashing towards Kalius. In an instant, countless Spirit Swords materialized, surrounding Kalius and relentlessly striking him. Kaliuss pure white wings at his back, coated with holy light as though conscious, fluttered quickly to repel the Spirit Swords. Meanwhile, Kalius himself swung the cross-shaped Lightsaber in his hand towards Song Jian. Song Jian paused. At this moment, Kalius resembled a war hero breaking into enemy ranks, utterly disregarding the soldiers around him, focused only on taking down the enemy general. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One must not underestimate the Church of Light, just a white-robed priest and so fierce, and his strength is not a bit less powerful than the red-robed priest I encountered before! Song Jian inwardly lauded, engaging Kalius in a frenzied battle with his sword. What Song Jian didnt know was that Kaliuss strength had already reached that of a red-robed priest, only he had yet to undergo the promotion ceremony. Once the promotion to a red-robed priest was carried out, Kalius would receive God of Lights blessing, becoming a genuine red-robed priest. Red Dust Tribulation! With a thought from Song Jian, his figure suddenly disappeared from in front of Kalius, replaced by dazzling chaotic sword lights. Kalius sensed the terror of the chaotic sword lights and, without any hesitation, deployed his skill of last resort to save himself. Absolute Defense! A brilliant golden radiance burst forth from Kaliuss body, enveloping him like an elliptical golden giant egg. Clang, clang, clang~ The Chaos Sword Energy slashed relentlessly at the golden light barrier, sparking off clusters of golden flecks, but failed to produce a single digit of damage, floating above Kaliuss head. Evidently, even the Chaos Sword Energy couldnt breach Kaliuss Absolute Defense! This was the first time since Song Jian had mastered the Red Dust Tribulation that he encountered a defense the Chaos Sword Energy couldnt crack. It shocked him since the damage of the Chaos Sword Energy was incredibly high, its cutting edge far surpassing weapons of Legendary quality, slicing through any defense like tofu, but today it had met its match. Absolute Defense, this seems somewhat akin to the invincibility skill in some games Song Jian thought to himself. With a thought, the Chaos Sword Energy disappeared, and Song Jians figure slowly emerged in the void, looking at Kalius with a trace of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. Indeed, as Song Jian had anticipated oddly enough, once Kalius used his Absolute Defense skill, he could only remain in a passive defensive state, incapable of attacking. With this realization, Song Jians Time Domain immediately started to erode Kaliuss Light Domain at full force. Owing to the maintenance of the Absolute Defense skill, Kaliuss Light Domain was quickly eroded by the Time Domain over a large area, completely enveloping Kalius. Domain power is useless too, Absolute Defense touches upon the application range of divine power, it can fend off even the Power of Law, let alone Domain Power! Kalius looked at Song Jian, his face showing a disdainful expression, believing his opponents efforts were futile. But soon, Kaliuss face drastically changed. He realized that the originally ten-minute duration of the Absolute Domain was rapidly ticking down at an alarming rate, dropping from ten minutes straight to eight, then down to five and the countdown continued, with each tick sending chills down Kaliuss spine. How is this possible, what exactly does his Domain Power entail that it can even affect Absolute Defense Kalius said in shock. Though Song Jians Time Domain couldnt break through Kaliuss defense, it could certainly disrupt the duration. Time Domain, youve actually mastered the Time Domain Kalius seemed to have come to a realization, looking at Song Jian with eyes filled with intense wariness. Boom~ A soft sound rang out as the golden light shield of Kaliuss Absolute Domain suddenly shatteredCnot because Song Jians attack had penetrated the defense, but because the duration of Absolute Defense had ended! From the initial ten minutes to finally lasting less than a minute, the power of Song Jians Time Domain filled Kalius with terror. He felt like a naked infant exposed in the icy, snow-covered wilderness. His mastery over the Time Domain is profound, he might soon break through to the Time Law. Once he controls the Time Law, once unleashed with full force, even deities might be affected Kalius thought fearfully. For a moment, Kaliuss will to fight drastically fell, and he couldnt help but step backward, thinking of fleeing. But how could Song Jian let this opportunity slip by? As soon as the Absolute Domains time ended, Song Jian had already executed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Countless crimson Spirit Swords formed a vast Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Its intense suction made it nearly impossible for Kalius to move. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, deployed by a Legendary Realm powerhouse, greatly amplified in strength. Not to mention a peak Legendary Realm powerhouse, even a Demi-God Level being couldnt escape the mighty pull of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. PS: Thanks to Suddenly Became an Uncle for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1544 - Chapter 1544 Chapter 1545 Sword Qi Grinding Disc Chapter 1544: Chapter 1545: Sword Qi Grinding Disc Chapter 1544: Chapter 1545: Sword Qi Grinding Disc In the void, a dazzling dark red lotus slowly revolved, appearing from afar like a colossal alchemy furnace. Wails of agony emanated from the Sword Formation as Kalius felt as though he was being scorched by fierce flames. Countless Sword Qi crisscrossed around him, relentlessly sapping his Vitality Points. It was believed that to annihilate a pinnacle expert of the Legendary Realm, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had to evolve into the Sword Qi Palm Imprint or even the Sword Qi Stone Tower to exterminate the foe. However, now, just the Red Lotus Sword Formation alone had already drained the majority of Kaliuss Vitality Points. Die! Song Jians thoughts stirred, and numerous lotus leaves detached from the surface of the Red Lotus Sword Formation, surging towards the sky. In no time at all, a thirty-foot-long Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared above the formation. As the long sword solidified in an instant, it cleaved through the air like a bolt of lightning and split the Red Lotus Sword Formation in two. Crash~ Countless lotus leaves transformed back into spirit swords ablaze with dark red flames, revealing the enshrouded Kalius within. His body was covered in sword slashes, with two bone-deep marks visible on his cheeks. His once radiant wings broken at the back drooped limply against his spine. Standing vacantly in the void, Kalius swayed slightly. Shortly after, a dazzling light burst forth from his brow. This light spread down his body in a flash and, in the blink of an eye, a brilliant Sword Qi radiance burst forth from his midsection as if it were rocketing out of him. Crash~ Kaliuss entire body shattered, turning into myriad milky white fragments that scattered towards the earth. A transparent soul floated out from within his body. Now in his soul state, Kalius gave Song Jian a fierce glare and soared up into the sky. As a Priest of the Church of Light, Kaliuss status was naturally different from that of the Punishment Squad. Even in death, his soul would be guided by the Church of Light, returning it to the Divine Country of the God of Light for re-nurturing and resurrection. Blasphemer, you will suffer the God of Lights punishment, Kaliuss sonorous voice boomed like a great bell echoing through the heavens. Even the sky above manifested a goddesss apparition, who reached out with both arms, smiling as she welcomed Kaliuss returning soul. The sight before him ruffled Song Jian, making him feel as though Kalius had perished at his hands, yet the latter seemed like the ultimate victor. Think you can leave? Impossible, perish completely! Song Jian snorted coldly, brandishing the Sky-breaking Sword and flew towards Kaliuss soul. Watching Song Jian pounce, a scornful smile appeared on Kaliuss face. At this moment, his soul was protected by the Light Divine Power, and ordinary attacks could not harm it in the slightest. Typical spiritual attacks were also ineffective against him, unless one could break through the protective layer made by the Light Divine Power. Sword Qi ran wild, chaotic Sword Qi slashed at Kaliuss Soul Body, but all were repelled by the golden divine aura that surrounded him. Hahaha, Song Jian, stop wasting your effort. You cannot break through this layer of Light Divine Power, unless, unless you possess power that can rival the God of Light. Otherwise, you can only watch me leave! Kalius sneered. Wait for me. The next time I appear before you, I will not be as I am now. Then, I will return todays humiliation to you a hundredfold, a thousandfold Song Jian knew that his quick defeat of Kalius was because Kalius hadnt known that he possessed the Time Domain. When Kalius deployed his Absolute Defense carelessly, Song Jians Time Domain had encroached upon his Light Domain. Otherwise, Song Jian never could have defeated him so swiftly. As a white-robed officiant of the Church of Light, Kalius still had many yet untapped methods that he had not employed before Song Jian had outright slain him. Upon returning to the Divine Country of the God of Light, Kalius would obtain a new body and, at that time, with the blessing of the God of Light, he would have ascended to become a red-robed priest and his strength would have become even greater. Suppress! Song Jians eyes narrowed, as he unleashed the Sky-breaking Sword technique once more. This time, countless Spirit Swords converged to form a giant hand that reached out to grab Kalius. However, the Sword Qi hand grasped at nothing, as if Kalius were an intangible puff of air, utterly lacking physical form. The next moment, the Sword Qi palm imprint collapsed, reverting into the Sword Qi Stone Tower, which sucked Kalius into the first layer. The Nine-Layer Sword Qi Stone Tower, seeming ancient and venerable, emitted endless majesty. Even demi-god level powerhouses, if severely wounded and sucked into the tower, would be devoured within a short time and transformed into proficiency for the Thousand Swords Art. But this time, after the stone tower had drawn Kalius into the first layer, the tower shook violently. The barrier created by the Light Divine Power was incredibly hard, and the tower couldnt absorb even the slightest bit of it. Boom~ The first layer shattered, and Kalius appeared within the second layer of the stone tower. For a moment, light erupted from the second layer as the first completely collapsed. Boom~ Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The duration for which the second layer lasted was even shorter than the first, as it too crumbled away, transporting Kaliuss soul body to the third layer. This continued, with the Sword Qi Stone Tower transferring Kalius from one crumbling layer to the next. Song Jians expression grew uglyChe had not anticipated that Kaliuss soul body would be so troublesome. No, its not that his soul body is troublesome, its the layer of Light Divine Power on the surface of his soul body Song Jian thought to himself. Eventually, Kaliuss soul body was transported to the ninth layer of the stone tower, the highest and the last. This time, it appeared as though Kalius was finally suppressed. Chains made of soul emerged on the surface of the ninth layer, binding the tower tightly. Kalius laughed wildly within the tower, confident in the protection of the Light Divine Power; he did not believe that the tower could trap him or devour him. Give up, Song Jian, you wont be able to eradicate me. Great is the God of Light, to whom I sing praises. You walk in the heavens, yet your gaze is always upon your followers Inside the ninth layer of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, Kalius began to pray loudly, his voice growing increasingly louder, until the entire void echoed with his prayers. As the prayers grew louder, the last layer of the Sword Qi Stone Tower could no longer hold, the soul chains broke, and the stone tower collapsed. Kalius stood in the void, laughing uproariously with a face full of arrogance. He looked at Song Jian with utter contempt, as if he were watching a mantis attempting futilely to stop a train with its arms. Song Jians complexion turned exceedingly grim. Just as he felt completely helpless, the sword Qi in the heavens began to circulate automatically, as though it was evolving to the next phase on its own. Song Jians eyes lit up, and a hint of a smile crept into his gaze as he looked at Kalius. Boom~ A massive Sword Qi Grinding Disc appeared out of nowhere in the void, with the aura of chaos running wild. It swept up Kalius into the grinding disc. In an instant, the disc began to turn slowly of its own accord, and one could faintly see the dazzling pale gold light that represented Kaliuss layer of Light Divine Power shining from within the disc. Chapter 1545 - Chapter 1545 Chapter 1546 Grinding Away Chapter 1545: Chapter 1546: Grinding Away Chapter 1545: Chapter 1546: Grinding Away Is this a grinding disc? Song Jian looked up into the void, where two massive grey stones overlapped in the sky. The stone on top slowly turned, and strands of golden light seeped out from between the stones, trickling slowly down the edge of the lower stone. No! A cry of despair emanated from the grinding disc. Kalius suddenly found that his once firm Light Divine Power was little by little being worn away. At first, it was just some fine golden fragments, but eventually, the Light Divine Power that had covered the surface of Kaliuss Soul Body began to flow down like water, diminishing ever more. At this, Kalius became frantic. His Light Divine Power was clearly being consumed, being ground away. Once it was all used up, he would be nothing but an ordinary Soul Body and would definitely be annihilated by Song Jian. Previously, Song Jian had used several attacks capable of harming a Soul Body. Not to mention anything else, just the Red Lotus Karma Fire alone could burn his soul to ashes! Song Jian, you may have killed the Punishment Squad and gotten away with it, but if you really grind away my Soul Body, the God of Light will surely send a true divine child to kill you, an existence at the Demi-God Level. You wont be able to escape not a chance Kalius let out a howl of despair. A cold smile appeared on Song Jians face. Even now, he was being threatened; it was simply courting death! Time Acceleration, activate! Song Jian shouted softly, and the Time Domain suddenly expanded, enveloping the Sword Qi Grinding Disc in the void. The grinding disc, which had been moving slowly, suddenly doubled in speed or more. The golden substance flowed slowly down the edge of the disc and then disappeared back into the void. Song Jian could feel the proficiency of his Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art increasing rapidly. In addition, within the Shattered Divine Realm, his divine power value also began to rise slowly. The Sword Qi Grinding Disc seemed to have the effect of transforming Light Divine Power into attribute-less divine power, which was a pleasant surprise for Song Jian. He knew that without stepping into the realm of gods, one could never obtain divine power on their own. Repairing the Shattered Divine Realm could be done using soul power as a substitute, but if he wanted to continue expanding the Divine Country, he would need to use divine power. Previously, after killing a Demi-God Level powerhouse, Song Jian had obtained some divine power and built the Heroic Spirit Hall. Now, having obtained more divine power, Song Jian had even more options. First, he could upgrade the Heroic Spirit Hall. Enhancing the level of the Heroic Spirit Hall would allow him to increase the number and strength of the heroic spirits he could create, eventually forming an army of heroic spirits. He could also construct other divine structures like the Prayer Temple, Reception Temple, Spirit Transformation Pool, each with their own effects. Finally, divine power could also be used to expand the expanse of the Divine Country. Although Song Jians Shattered Divine Realm included mountains, rivers, lakes, and a small plain, it was actually not very large, being only equivalent to an island because it was, after all, a shattered divine realm. However, by using divine power, he could expand the area of the Divine Country and grow it into a true Divine Country. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian checked and saw that Kalius had provided him with more than two hundred points of divine power. Adding the remaining from before, Song Jian now had a total of three hundred sixty points of divine power. If I expand the territory of the Divine Country, one point of divine power can expand it by one square meter. Three hundred sixty points would be equivalent to expanding by three hundred sixty square meters Song Jian thought to himself. After looking at the Heroic Spirit Hall and other possible structures to build, Song Jian ultimately chose to expand the area of the Divine Country, because whether he was upgrading the level of the Heroic Spirit Hall or building other divine structures, he needed the Divine Country to have enough area. Although it is now possible to construct some lower-grade Divine Country buildings, without expanding the area of the Divine Country, these lower-grade buildings offer little help to Song Jian at present. Even the use of the Sacred Spirit Temple has become increasingly rare for him, since the strength of those heroic spirits is too weak amidst the struggles between Legendary Realm powers. At least I need to upgrade the Heroic Spirit Hall to level three to create heroic spirits with Legendary Realm strength. But by that time, my enemies may have already ascended to the Demi-God level or even become godlike entities A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. The soul of Kalius was ultimately obliterated by the Sword Qi Grinding Disc, turned into proficiency for the Thousand Swords Art. The already newly upgraded Thousand Swords Art gained yet another enhancement, reaching level nineteen, with both the number and power of Spirit Swords increased. In the void, Song Jian stood proudly, looking around. The miner players in the Blood-red Canyon looked at him with faces full of horror. In their eyes, a Legendary Realm powerhouse was akin to a deity, and they never imagined that one could truly be slain by a player. Inside the City Lord Mansion of the City of Light, the expression of Priest Torres suddenly changed. He had lost the sensation of Priest Kalius; a complete disappearance, as if Kaliuss Soul Body had also been annihilated. No, it cant be How could this happen Priest Torress complexion turned pale white. Their souls, within the games world, were immortal and protected by the God of Light. Upon defeat and death, it was merely the sacrifice of a physical body, and by returning to the Divine Country, a new body could be reconstituted from the divine power of light after some recovery time. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, even the soul of Kalius had lost its connection with him, as if it had truly perished. A heavy feeling sank in Torress heart. He frantically established a communication with the Divine Country of Light. Moments later, Torres received the news that Kalius had completely fallen, with his Soul Body also annihilated, throwing him into a state of panic. What should I do now? Kaliuss strength was even greater than mine. The entire Punishment Squad has been wiped out, and now even Kalius has died, and his Soul Body Priest Torres couldnt help but shiver with cold, unable to continue thinking about it. Priest, what has happened? The City Lord Toss couldnt help but ask quietly, sensing the dreadfully somber expression on Priest Torress face, which gave him a bad premonition. Torres turned to look at Toss, his eyes filled with disgust and loathing. If it werent for this City Lord causing trouble, how could Priest Kalius have perished here? Priest Torres thought to himself, forgetting that just an hour ago, he had praised Toss for having done well, successfully luring Song Jian to the City of Light. The Punishment Squad has been completely annihilated, and Priest Kalius has fallen, Torres said indifferently, I must now return to the Divine Country to report the situation. You will take full responsibility for the follow-up matters. Clang~ The face of City Lord Toss turned shockingly pale, his body breaking out in a cold sweat, and even the silver goblet in his hand could not be held steady. How, how did this happen? What, what should I do now? Priest Torres, you, you cant abandon me. If you leave, the entire City of Light might be destroyed City Lord Toss, with a crying tone, fell to his knees before Priest Torres, clutching desperately at the hem of his robe, and wept aloud. Chapter 1546 - Chapter 1546 Chapter 1547 The Right Choice Chapter 1546: Chapter 1547: The Right Choice Chapter 1546: Chapter 1547: The Right Choice This is all of your own doing; bear the consequences yourself, hmph! Priest Torres snorted, I refuse to believe that Song Jian would dare to kill all the citizens of the City of Light, over a million people! As soon as Priest Torres finished speaking, he sensed a powerful presence fast approaching from the direction of Blood-red Canyon. His face changed color, and with a kick, he sent Lord Toss flying, leaped into the air, unfolded his wings of light, and soared towards the sky. Moments later, his figure turned into a streak of light and vanished. He, he ran away Lord Toss was stunned, his face frozen in a dazed expression. Boom~ Outside the City of Light, a pale golden barrier had risen. Song Jian brought his sword down, causing the barrier to tremble violently from the impact. Divine Fall! With a thought from Song Jian, the Sword Qi of Chaos surged wildly, condensing into a several-meters-long sword beam that he fiercely slashed at the golden barrier. From the Chaos Sword Canon, Song Jian had comprehended two sword techniques, the Red Dust Tribulation and Divine Fall, the former being a group attack skill and the latter a single-target damage skill, both of immense power. Boom boom boom~ The Sky-breaking Sword unleashed numerous sword beams, turning into lightsabers that slashed fiercely against the golden barrier. Instantly, the energy consumed by the golden barrier soared significantly. One after another, the Chaos Sword beams struck the defensive barrier. If it had been the barrier constructed by the City of Hope, it would have already been destroyed by Song Jian, but the City of Lights defense barrier, despite shaking violently, did not break. However, the earth-shaking booms had caught the attention of everyone in the City of Light. The citys defenders had already taken their positions on the walls in preparation for battle, and as they looked up at the brilliant Chaos Sword beams in the sky, a look of horror appeared on their faces. Lord Song, the City of Hymns is under the protection of the Church of Light. Do you not fear provoking the Church by attacking the City of Light? a middle-aged man in armor with a full beard shouted, holding a Battle Halberd in his hand. Kong, Guardian Kong, Song Jian has already killed an entire Punishment Squad from the City of Hope, along with a white-robed Priest a soldier whispered beside him. The battle that Song Jian fought in Blood-red Canyon had already spread to the City of Hymns. Upon hearing of Song Jians ferocity, Kong Qing, with combat power at the third-tier peak, paled and no longer dared to shout loudly. Im just a captain in charge of defense; shouldnt such matters be resolved by those higher-ups? Why should I be the one facing this head-on, and besides, he hasnt breached the citys defenses yet! Kong Qing thought to himself. At the same time, he turned his gaze towards the center of the city, locking onto the largest and tallest building there. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom! In the end, the golden barrier could not withstand Song Jians assault and shattered, collapsing altogether. Along with it, a towering spire in the central building of the city also toppled with a thunderous crash. The citys barrier defense was actually completely controlled by the Church of Light within the City of Light, and that tower was the control tower for the barriers defense. Song Jians attack had exceeded the defensive limits of the light barrier; ultimately, unable to withstand the damage, the defense completely shattered and was entirely destroyed. This also led to the direct destruction of the control tower in the City of Hope! Blasphemer, you dare attack the pasture of the God of Light An angry voice erupted from the church of the Church of Light, as an elderly man clad in a golden robe, wielding a magic staff, soared into the air. Clearly, he too was a powerhouse from the Legendary Realm! Song Jian glanced at him, a trace of coldness appearing at the corner of his mouth. This elder was obviously a bishop of the City of Hymns, the church of the Church of Light. Behind him, seven or eight formidable figures also rose up, one of whom turned out to be the previous bishop of the City of Hopes church of the Church of Light. Bishop Morse, I didnt expect to meet you again so soon! Song Jian greeted the bishop of the City of Hopes church with a smile. Bishop Morses face showed an awkward expression. In the City of Hope, the City Lord Mansion did not suppress the various churches; they could freely preach, albeit apart from the natives in the game world, players rarely joined these churches. They would only take on some missions from these churches and get mission rewards. In the eyes of these followers, players were the chosen of the Creator God and could not possibly become core members of their respective churches. City Lord Song, the Church of Light has tens of millions of followers, thousands of Legendary Realm powerhouses. You alone cannot oppose them. Once you truly enrage His Excellency the God of Light, perhaps He will order a holy war to be waged. By then, let alone a mere level-five city, even those chosen of the same rank as you may well be completely erased from this continent! Bishop Morse said with deep concern. Hahaha, Bishop Morse, dont you know that I just exterminated one of the Church of Lights Punishment Squads, and even killed a white-robed priest, and his soul body was obliterated by me, completely falling! Song Jian laughed loudly. I have long been at irreconcilable odds with the Church of Light. If the God of Light truly wants to kill me, then let Him come. I will wait for Him in the City of Hope! Hearing Song Jians blasphemous words, all the followers of the Church of Light cast disgusted looks at Song Jian, and at the same time, loud hymns resounded within the church. The Church of Light had a vast number of followers. Although not particularly strong, it didnt mean they couldnt pose a threat to Song Jian. As more and more people chanted hymns, Song Jian could feel an inexplicable divine power entwining around him, giving him a sensation that his body was gradually becoming heavier. Learning that Song Jian had killed a white-robed priest and completely obliterated the others soul, the bishop of the Church of Light, the Light Knight Commander, and some of the priests behind him all looked at each other with vastly changed expressions, seeing a mix of solemnity and a trace of fear in one anothers eyes. Given their status, they could expect the God of Lights protection after death, their soul bodies taken to the Divine Country of the God of Light. There, they would either enjoy blessings in the divine realm or be reshaped by divine power into angel-like beings, continuing their service to the Church of Light. But if Song Jian truly had the capability to obliterate the soul, their only way out would be gone, reducing their combat power by at least a third. City Lord Song, did you really come here intending to obliterate the entire City of Hymns, to kill over a million people of the City of Hymns? Bishop Morse couldnt help but ask. At this moment, inside the church of the City of Hymns of the Church of Light, including the Legendary Realm powerhouses Morse had brought, there were only nine people. These people were not even enough to fill the gaps between Song Jians teeth, and Morse had personally witnessed Song Jian kill more than ten Legendary Realm powerhouses without sustaining a single injury. The City of Hymns has detained a caravan from the City of Hope; its peoples safety must be guaranteed, and the caravans goods must be returned, along with compensation! Song Jian shouted loudly. Hearing what Song Jian said, Bishop Morse and the bishop of the City of Hymns church of the Church of Light glanced at each other, feeling relieved. They hurriedly responded, City Lord Song, all this was a decision made solely by the lord of the City of Hymns, unrelated to the Church of Light. But rest assured, I believe the City of Hymns will take responsibility for this matter and make the right choice Chapter 1547 - Chapter 1547 Chapter 1548 Release the Person Immediately Chapter 1547: Chapter 1548: Release the Person Immediately Chapter 1547: Chapter 1548: Release the Person Immediately The trade caravan from the City of Hope was brought by the City Guard of the Holy Light City to a small courtyard near the City Lord Mansion. After arranging a few guards to watch over them, they all withdrew. Captain, how do they plan to treat us, are they going to kill us? an NPC worker asked, somewhat worriedly. Jiang Guos face turned grim, and he shook his head slightly, If they kill us, it will definitely cause panic among other citys trade caravans, which would have a negative effect on the commerce of Holy Light City. I suspect, they will keep us under house arrest for a while Damn it, its clear they are bullying us. Our goods are the most ordinary, the simplest of items, how could they possibly contain contraband! Wang Yueyao said angrily. Hmph, Yueyao, havent you realized yet? Where there is a will, there is a way, theyre just deliberately giving us trouble Su Nan shook his head from the side. The other NPC workers in the caravan were quietly discussing among themselves, while Jiang Guo and the others, who were player characters, were using communicators to contact the City of Hope, reporting the situation. What, the City Lord himself is coming to rescue us? Wang Yueyao suddenly exclaimed. The City Lord, the City Lord has advanced to a Legendary Realm warrior, and he even killed more than a dozen Legendary Realm warriors. This, this is too incredible! Holy Light City is a dependent city of the Church of Light, and there are also quite a few Legendary Realm warriors in the city. If the City Lord comes alone for the rescue, wouldnt his strength be a bit insufficient? Su Nan said in a low voice. There must be some assurance, otherwise, why would the City Lord come alone? Jiang Guo shook his head, clearly, the City Lord was now invincible among his peers. I hope the City Lord can rescue us. Su Nan felt somewhat dubious and sighed. The City Lord will definitely get us out, everyone just relax. Jiang Guo nodded and said. The group was thus detained in a small courtyard, surrounded by guards whose faces were expressionless as they watched them. Should any of them make any unusual movements, the guards would immediately grip their weapons with heightened vigilance. I advise you to behave yourselves. Two priests from the Church of Light are waiting for your City Lord in Holy Light City. Once the two esteemed priests kill your City Lord, the best outcome for you will be to spend your lifetime in prison! a soldier clad in silver full-body armor said coldly, eyeing the group. What, this is a trap? Jiang Guo stood up in surprise, his face full of anger. Hmph, what did you think? The City of Hope refused the invitation of the City Alliance and even killed the Church of Lights Holy Maiden, not to mention slaying Holy Light Citys Guardian, Lord Muses. Hmph, all of you from the City of Hope deserve to die! a guard said maliciously. Thats because you Wang Yueyao could not help wanting to argue, but Jiang Guo pulled her back and shook his head at her. Arguing over this now is pointless, talk less, Jiang Guo said softly. A sense of sorrow hung in the air in the courtyard as the group sighed and lamented. Even some NPC workers started to sob quietly. After an indeterminate amount of time, the defense barrier of Holy Light City suddenly shone brightly, and a deafening roar echoed from afar. Someone is attacking the city! a guard exclaimed, gripping his weapon tightly. How can this be, the defense barrier of Holy Light City, constructed by the Temple of Hope, is imbued with the holy light of the God of Light. Even a Legendary Realm warrior should not be able to breach it! Look, theres only one person attacking the city defenses. Has he gone mad! The people from Jiang Guo also stood up and looked off into the distance. The City Lord, its the City Lord! Hes come to save us! Wang Yueyao, with her sharp eyes, recognized Song Jian from over a kilometer away and couldnt help getting excited. The City Lord, did the City Lord come alone? Su Nan murmured in disbelief. He had just been communicating with the players inside the City of Hope, and they said the City Lord had come alone to rescue them. Su Nan had been somewhat incredulous, but now, seeing the silhouette outside the light screen, he even felt the illusion that it might be a hallucination. Your City Lord is too crazy, daring to come alone and cause trouble in the City of Light, its just a Guardian couldnt help shaking his head. He wont be able to break through the City of Lights defenses, even if he is a warrior from the Legendary Realm! another one said coldly. Yet at that moment, dazzling sword lights bloomed in the sky, and the City of Lights defensive light barrier shattered under the bright sword flashes, turning into a sky full of shimmering fragments. Meanwhile, the control tower inside the Church of Light at the citys center, too, collapsed with a thunderous roar. For a moment, the Guardians watching over the people from Jiang Guo fell utterly silent, and their gazes towards them suddenly became strange. Hehe, impossible to breach, you say? Or are my eyes deceiving me? Wang Yueyao started laughing. Hmph, even if hes broken the defense, what can he do alone? There are not a few Legendary Realm warriors inside the City of Light the same Guardian who said the defense couldnt be breached sneered. Soon, a group of Legendary Realm warriors took to the sky to confront Song Jian, and a smug smile appeared on that Guardians lips, just as he was about to mock them. However, he suddenly saw that the Legendary Realm warriors of the City of Light were flying instead towards the City Lord Mansion; the Guardians faces changed abruptly, sensing an ominous premonition. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As expected, the group of Legendary Realm warriors directly broke into the City Lord Mansion, dragged out the Lord and threw him at Song Jians feet. City Lord Song, this is all his doing. The City Lord of the City of Light acted on his own. Now, we hand him over to you, for you to deal with as you please! Song Jian looked down at Toss, the City Lord who lay trembling at his feet, and suddenly felt an uninterested boredom. Forget it, hand over the people and goods of the City of Hope, and compensate with three pieces of legendary-quality equipment, and well call it even, Song Jian shook his head and said. He knew that behind this situation was the Church of Light up to their old tricks, but he alone, however strong, couldnt possibly be a match for the entire Church of Light. And the Church wouldnt send a god-level warrior to kill him C there was a delicate balance between them for now. Tosss body stiffened, as he looked up at Song Jian in disbelief. He knew he was just a scapegoat thrown out for execution, already prepared to be killed by Song Jian in a fit of rage, but unexpectedly, Song Jian actually let him go and merely asked for some compensation. What, youre not willing? Song Jian looked toward Toss. No, no, Im willing, very willing! Toss quickly nodded: The City Lord Mansion has it; Ill bring it right now! Release my people first! Song Jians eyes narrowed as he spoke. Toss shivered; Song Jians gaze was sharp, piercing into his heart like a blade: Immediately, immediately, release them at once Chapter 1548 - Chapter 1548 Chapter 1549 Divine Fall Land Chapter 1548: Chapter 1549: Divine Fall Land Chapter 1548: Chapter 1549: Divine Fall Land The incident at the City of Holy Light over a month ago, where Song Jian alone with his sword, broke into the City of Holy Light and rescued a merchant caravan from the City of Hope, had spread across every city within three thousand kilometers. At that moment, the cognition of almost everyone was turned upside down! The news of a God-favored individual single-handedly opposing a city was circulating among NPC professionals like an undercurrent. In their view, though God-favored beings did advance rapidly, it was impossible for them to reach the Legendary Realm or even become a pinnacle powerhouse of the Legendary Realm in such a short time, let alone to have killed dozens of beings of the same level. To them, it sounded utterly fantastical, yet it had actually happened. Following this event, the attitudes of NPC professionals toward the God-favored began to change quietly. Some resisted, others grew friendly. Some NPCs who often issued quests to God-favored beings had started refusing to give players quests, whereas other big shots who were usually hard to encounter began to interact with the players more frequently. Among the players, Song Jians reputation was pushed to its peak once again. Now, Song Jian was practically an idol in the eyes of players. This influx of players into the City of Hope set off a population boom. The previous intimidation by the City Alliance had caused many NPCs to leave the City of Hope, but now, the flood of players was causing the citys population to surge once again. City Lord, in the past few days, the number of players applying to settle in the City of Hope has already broken through to five hundred thousand. At this rate, in at most half a month, the total population of the City of Hope will surpass one million! Wang Qi reported to Song Jian with great excitement. It was a disgrace for a level-five city to have only three or four hundred thousand inhabitants. Most players preferred to stay in cities with deep heritage and strong military power that could guarantee their safety, which was why they were not fond of the City of Hope. However, after the news of Song Jian facing an entire city alone with his sword spread, a large number of players felt that the City of Hope was much safer compared to other cities. As long as Song Jian lived, the City of Hope would be as stable as Mount Tai. With more people, more various issues will arise. We need to increase the numbers of the City Protection Army and the City Patrol Army. At the same time, relevant laws and regulations need to be established, Song Jian said offhandedly. Dont worry, weve been working on that, Wang Qi nodded and replied. Hows the exploration of the citys underground been going that we talked about before? Have you found any ruins? asked Song Jian. Song Jian seldom involved himself in the development and construction of the city, entrusting it to professionals like Wang Qi, but the previous invasion of the City of Hope by many cities and churches wasnt targeting the city itself but the ruins beneath it, and this attracted Song Jian far more than city development. City Lord, we have dispatched many people to explore the sewers and even posted bounties to recruit some NPC professionals and players to explore, but after all this time we havent found any ruins Wang Qi showed a hesitant expression and hesitated: Could it be that those people were lying, just using it as a pretext to try to take over the City of Hope? Impossible, if it were just to take over the city, they wouldnt have made such a big move. We couldnt withstand a City Alliance Luo Tianyu shook her head on the side: The churches that appeared that day were not only the Church of Light. Those beastman shamans and some city Guardians, they represent more than just their respective cities Tianyu is right, the fuss they made is too big for just a level-five city! Song Jian shook his head: The City of Hope must be hiding secrets we dont yet know about! Go to the library and check, the City of Hope, no, the history of Doomsday City, there might be some discoveries! Song Jian said. The City of Hope was established on the foundations of Doomsday City, an abandoned city that still had a Protection Array guarding it. Song Jian had not paid attention before, but now that he thought about it, it seemed somewhat unusual. Find out what this city was called before, why it was destroyed, and who destroyed it Song Jian instructed. Understood, Ill send someone to check right away, even if we have to turn the library upside down, well find something! Wang Qi said fiercely. Wang Qi dispatched over a hundred people to rummage through historical books in the library at the center of the city. This library had existed like a duplicate instance before the City of Hope was established. After the city was founded, the library grew alongside the citys development. Now, the library housed at least tens of millions of books, and the number of library staff alone neared a thousand. Three days later, Wang Qi, with a thick book in hand, rushed excitedly to the City Lord Mansion. City Lord, Ive found it! Wang Qi placed the book in front of Song Jian. This book, entitled Chronicles of the Twilight of the Gods, mentions Doomsday City! Wang Qi pointed to the book with a black cover and spoke in a low voice. Chronicles of the Twilight of the Gods? Song Jian glanced at the books cover where several golden characters emitted a faint glow. This was not the common language, but an ancient Elvish language. Fortunately, Song Jians knowledge in ancient Elvish was not low, so reading the book was not difficult for him. The book was very thick, virtually a dictionary. Song Jian opened it, and a strong scent of decay wafted from the pages, showing that this book did not attract much attention in the library. Within the book, markings had already been made by someone. Song Jian flipped to the middle section of the book, looking at the part that had been underlined. The Goddess of Harvest, Demore, walked wearily on the desolate land. In the distance was an abandoned city, filled with the scent of desolation. Corrosive black mist enshrouded the city, tall Undead Skeletons roamed the city center, and the Force of Death pervaded every corner of the city Demore took out a grapevine cutting and planted it in the black soil. In no time, a delicate vine took root and sprouted from the soil. In just a few minutes, it had formed a large vineyard, bearing clusters of fruit. Demore looked at the vibrant vineyard with a beautiful smile, then slowly collapsed The City of Hope is actually a Divine Fall Land, the final resting place of the Goddess of Harvest, Demore? Song Jians face showed a look of shock, but soon, the shock turned into ecstasy. He finally understood why so many people had started to take such an interest in the City of Hope. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1549 - Chapter 1549 Chapter 1550 Demi-God Level Chapter 1549: Chapter 1550 Demi-God Level Chapter 1549: Chapter 1550 Demi-God Level Is whats written in this book for real? Song Jian took a deep breath and asked, Why has nobody ever explored this before? After all these years, if its really like whats described in the book, wouldnt others have found it already? I dont know! Wang Qi shook his head and said, The book only describes the dark fog and City of the Undead and Doomsday City being somewhat similar. As for the rest, we have not yet found any location that matches the descriptions in the book, such as that vineyard! Song Jian nodded. How long Doomsday City had been in ruins was now beyond knowing. The exact location of the Goddess of Harvests fall couldnt be verified from the book eitherCit was said to be a vineyard. But within a hundred kilometers around the City of Hope, there were no vineyards, nor any buildings related to the Goddess of Harvest. Lets continue the investigation. Perhaps theyve found clues from someplace else Song Jian shook his head. The dark fog was thick, and the scent of the undead was strong. Such places were not unique to Doomsday City. Before, Song Jian had also encountered a small town covered in dark fog. However, the town was filled with the aura of the Abyss, not that of the undead. The mistress of the town, a red-haired girl, was said to be an offspring of a deity. But to Song Jian, she was no more than a peak Legendary Realm fighter and had not stepped into the Demi-God Realm. Shes an offspring of an Abyssal Deity, completely unrelated to the Goddess of Harvest! Song Jian thought to himself. Just as Song Jian and Wang Qi were finding it difficult to pinpoint the location where the Goddess of Harvest had fallen, a sudden boom, like a bolt from the blue, erupted in the skies above the City of Hope. Boom~ In a blink, Song Jians figure vanished from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was already in the sky. This wasnt a Mages instant movement skill, but rather the Earth Escape from the Five Elements Escape Skill. As long as there was earth element present, he could move rapidly, causing a confounding effect. In the sky, a man whose body was engulfed in flames held a scepter that resembled a long spear. He wore red armor and a big red cape that fluttered loudly in the wind. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. My name is Basford, Son of Flames. Are you Song Jian, the master of the City of Hope? the middle-aged man asked Song Jian with a loud, clear voice. Song Jian sized up the man before him. The flames on his body had already touched upon the Law of Flames. The fire element around him was especially active and was even beginning to repel other elements, rapidly forming an area that was close to a fiery barrier. Power of Law, a Demi-God Level fighter Song Jians heart sank. He had initially thought that no Demi-God Level fighters would exist in the game world at this stage, but unexpectedly I am. What brings you here? Song Jian asked. He could sense that the other party did not seem to have any malicious intent. I wish to settle in your city. I wonder if that would be possible? Basford asked with a smile on his face. Settle? Song Jian was taken aback and then laughed, With your strength as a Demi-God Level fighter, you would be welcomed in any city. So why choose to settle in a city like mine that has just been established? You cant possibly tell me its because you admire me and thats why you want to settle here, right? Players chose the City of Hope because Song Jian was powerful, and they sought a sense of security. However, Basford was a Demi-God Level powerhouse, and regardless of his true strength, the power he displayed was enough to put Song Jian ten streets behind. Basford glanced at the City of Hope, and with his demi-god level perception, instantly sensed the entire city. Basford smiled and said, It seems you already know. Your city hides a great secret. Every religion with a god-level powerhouse has issued divine decrees, flocking to the City of Hope in search of possible hidden treasures! Possible hidden treasures? Song Jians eyebrows furrowed, and he couldnt help but say, Can you be more specific? Sorry, I actually dont know much myself. I only know that this city has been destroyed five times. Each time it was destroyed, several decades later it would mysteriously be rebuilt. Including your City of Hope, this city has been reconstructed six times! Basford said with a smile. So, you are here to find the secret hidden within my city? Song Jian asked. Correct. This is an item that every god-level powerhouse desires. My strength has already reached the peak of the Demi-God Level, and Im only one step away from god-level. To me, that step is like a chasm. For five hundred years, my power hasnt advanced an inch, and Im completely at a loss! Basfords face showed a trace of frustration as he spoke. How can that be? Isnt it a matter of course for a demi-god level to be promoted to god-level? Are you saying its even harder than advancing from the peak of the Legendary Realm to Demi-God Level? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. You should know that, in his view, advancing from the Legendary Realm to Demi-God Level requires evolving the Domain Power into the Power of Law. Although these two powers share the same origin, the core of their strength has changed. Understanding it is fraught with difficulty. Yet, the difference between Demi-God Level and god-level isnt significant. Demi-God Level involves perceiving the Power of Law, while god-level means mastering the Power of Law. One is perception, and the other is mastery, but the goal is the Power of Law, with no changes whatsoever. Such advancement can be achieved, over time, through persistence, so how is it possible not to make any progress in five hundred years? You dont understand! Basford glanced at Song Jian and explained, The Power of Law is elusive, and comprehension requires opportunity. To grasp it deeper, opportunity is even more necessary. At the very least, you need to acquire sufficient Law-related items, otherwise, it is simply impossible to make any progress through mere imagination. Basford shook his head and said, You know, most god-level powerhouses begin establishing religions in the world while they are still at Demi-God Level. Why do they create religions? Its to obtain the Power of Faith contributed by their believers. By burning the Power of Faith, they can comprehend the Law further and gain control over it, advancing to god-level. Now, these god-level powerhouses have already formed an alliance. They absolutely forbid newly promoted demi-god levels from creating their own religions and competing for believers. If a demi-god level powerhouse tries to establish a religion, they would be labeled as an Evil God and be hunted down! If the Power of Faith is needed to comprehend the Law, then why dont they just give up their religions after becoming god-level powerhouses? Why do they continue to develop religions and forbid new demi-god levels from creating their own? Faith is poison! A mocking smile appeared on Basfords face as he said, By burning the Power of Faith to advance to god-level, from then on, his divine power completely intertwines with the Power of Faith, inseparable. If no one believes in him, failing to provide him with the Power of Faith, such a god-level powerhouses Power of Law would rapidly decline. At best, they fall from grace; at worst, they die outright. They must continuously expand their base of believers to ensure a steady flow of the Power of Faith! Chapter 1550 - Chapter 1550 Chapter 1551 Contract Chapter 1550: Chapter 1551 Contract Chapter 1550: Chapter 1551 Contract Faith is poison Song Jian fell silent. In his view, the gods needed to have divinity, priesthoods, and Divine Countries, and in his hand was a Divine Country of a fallen god. Although it was less than one-fifth of its original size, it was indeed a Divine Country. Those Demi-Gods who burn the Power of Faith to congeal their divinity, ignite the Divine Flame, and create Divine Countries do so for the purpose of guiding the souls of their followers after death, allowing them to continue their faith within the Divine Country, to continue providing the Power of Faith! Basford scoffed, Such divine-level powerhouses, in my view, are false gods. Their strength, their very lives, are tied to their followers. Once the number of followers diminishes, their strength greatly decreases, and if the followers disappear, they cant even save their own lives! But they are too powerful, and they have joined forces to seal off the path of advancement to Demi-God Level. This time, I hope to obtain the method to advance to godhood from you! Basford said to Song Jian. A method to ascend to godhood? Song Jian smiled, neither refusing outright nor immediately agreeing. Although Basford had unreservedly told Song Jian everything he knew, no one knew whether he would become a different person if he truly obtained the method to ascend to godhood. Although you are currently at the peak of the Legendary Realm, its uncertain how many years it will take for you to take that step. However, if you can help me obtain the method to ascend to godhood, then I can share my insights into elevating Domain Power to the Power of Law, Basford said. Not enough! Song Jian shook his head, refusing. Basfords expression changed slightly, and the flames around his body suddenly rose several meters high. The surrounding air also became scorching, with temperatures soaring by over a hundred degrees. Within dozens of meters, the area immediately became a Flame Domain, and the air began to twist. The Power of Law permeated and enveloped the area for hundreds of meters around, while within dozens of meters surrounding Basford, the fire element was almost condensing into a solid, like a wall, blocking in front of Basford. Mortal, do not be insatiable! Basfords voice was thunderous. Song Jian, situated within the range of Basfords Power of Law, felt no pressure at all. The Time Domain had quietly unfolded, and although it could not extend an inch outward under the suppression of the Power of Law, it was still able to protect Song Jian from the corrosion of the Law of Flames. Song Jian could feel the Power of the Time Domain rapidly depleting, almost at ten times the normal rate. If this continued, he could not hold on for much longer. Do you wish to become an enemy of the City of Hope? Song Jian raised his right hand, summoning the Sky-breaking Sword, and a brilliant swirl of chaotic Sword Qi burst forth. You can actually withstand the Power of the Law of Flames? A look of surprise appeared in Basfords eyes. Domain Power was to the Power of Law what snow was to ice, a gap even larger than that between the peak of third-tier Combat Power and the Legendary Realm. A cautious expression appeared on Basfords face, and the Power of the Law of Flames subtly receded. The surrounding flames were all drawn back into his body, and his originally dark-red armor suddenly faintly exuded a bright light. Lord Song, as long as we find the legendary relics, I only want the method to ascend to godhood. Everything else can be yours! Basford said earnestly, Moreover, if I truly ascend to godhood and in the future a divine-level powerhouse becomes your enemy, I promise to take action on your behalf once! Boom~ A clap of thunder sounded in the sky, and at the same time, a system notification appeared for Song Jian. Meanwhile, countless streams of air appeared in the void, coalescing into a somewhat worn sheepskin scroll that floated between Song Jian and Basford. The system announced, Son of Flames Basford promises you that, if you help him find the secrets hidden in the City of Hope and the method to level up to god-tier, all other finds during the exploration shall be yours. After Basford ascends to god-tier, you will have one right to compulsorily summon him to fight for you! Basfords expression changed slightly, he had not expected that his own words would turn into a Sacred Contract. Although the contents of the contract were exactly as he had promised, for Basford, it was still somewhat uncomfortable. A promise followed by law, huh? Are all Demi-God Level beings this formidable? Song Jian was somewhat puzzled, but soon enough, the game system provided an explanation. As it turned out, Demi-God Level beings were too powerful, and players lacked the strength to ensure the fulfillment of their promises. Therefore, to protect the benefits of the players, the game system automatically generated a Sacred Contract after Demi-God Level players made promises, to ensure the ultimate rights of the players. This was equivalent to Basford issuing Song Jian a mission, and the system needed to ensure that the rewards for the mission could be distributed to the player. This was a privilege for players; such guarantees were not extended to NPCs in the game! Witnessing the scene before him, Basford suddenly realized he was dealing with a blessed one, protected by the Creator God. The Sacred Contract drifted in front of Song Jian. The text on it was in a very strange script, somewhat reminiscent of Latin, which Song Jian did not recognize. Yet, as he looked at it, he instantly understood its meaning. Song Jian nodded, pressing his hand lightly where his signature was required. At once, a red handprint emerged on the contract. Then, the contract floated towards Basford, waiting for his signing. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Basford looked at the contract, confirmed that the text was in the Creator Gods script, and fell silent. After a moment, Basford let out a sigh in his heart and pressed his own fingerprint onto the contract. This contract was overseen by the Creator God, and even if Basford became a god-tier being in the future, he could not breach the contents of this contract in the slightest. Boom! After both parties had signed the Sacred Contract, it transformed into a flame and vanished. Song Jians quest log showed the mission Assist the Son of Flames, and Basfords mind had also acquired a bind of the contract. After looking over the mission description in the quest log, a smile appeared on Song Jians face as he asked, Respected Son of Flames, Sir Basford, may I know how I should assist you to find the ruins you speak of? Basford watched Song Jian silently, not speaking for a long time, until finally, he showed a smile, nodding and saying, I need you to allow me to move freely within the City of Hope, to sense the entrance of the ruins. I believe it wont take long for me to find it. Chapter 1551 - Chapter 1551 Chapter 1552 Clues Chapter 1551: Chapter 1552 Clues Chapter 1551: Chapter 1552 Clues After being allowed to enter the City of Hope, Basfords perception instantaneously swept through the entire city, and then he began to explore it inch by inch. It took the whole morning, but Basford had scouted the entire City of Hope without finding anything. How can this be, it shouldnt be like this! Basfords complexion turned ugly. In his opinion, to find the entrance to the relic, one must use divine power to sense it; otherwise, even if one were to turn the entire City of Hope upside down, the entrance to the relic would remain undiscovered. Song Jian had been full of confidence in Basfords ability to discover the Divine Fall Land, but half a day passed and Basford found nothing, which left Song Jian somewhat disappointed. Still no luck? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. I need a bit more time to search! Basford said expressionlessly, Like I said before, I plan to settle in this city and stay for a while! Song Jian shrugged his shoulders and replied, Alright, suit yourself. If you find anything, you can find me at any time. A being as powerful as Basford was like a sun in the darkness; others might be fooled, but the idea of deceiving Song Jian, who possessed the City Lord seal, was utterly impossible. Time passed, and soon half a month had gone by. Many NPC-controlled cities had severed relations with Song Jian and prohibited the City of Hopes merchant caravans from entering, significantly reducing the City of Hopes income. Trade could only be conducted with cities established by players. However, this wasnt a big issue for the City of Hope. With reduced income came slowed city development, but the City of Hope was already a level five city, and all the necessary buildings had been constructed. Some special buildings required specific blueprints and were not something that could be accomplished overnight. At the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian looked out the window, somewhat bored, at the overcast sky and once again sensed Basford wandering around the more remote areas of the City of Hope. It feels like Basford knows less than I do; at the very least, Im aware that were supposed to be looking for the Divine Fall Land, not some relic entrance, Song Jian thought to himself. However, for players, it might well be a major dungeon, but if it truly is where the Goddess of Harvest fell, then the level of this dungeon would definitely be very high, and its opening would be an indefinite time away! Song Jian pondered silently. But soon, he reconsidered, No, it shouldnt be indefinitely away, otherwise, so many forces wouldnt have learned of the news simultaneously. Although the information they have is fragmentary, all signs lead, intentionally or not, to the City of Hope. This means that even if I do nothing, it wont be long before the Divine Fall Land of the Goddess of Harvest appears as a major dungeon, perhaps in the next game update? Song Jians speculation was not without reason. If the progress of this game world were to follow its course, once players reached the Legendary Realm, they would naturally begin to encounter the Demi-God Level and divine domains, with more dungeons, secret realms, and quests being unlocked. My level is already far beyond that of the average player. Could it be that this dungeon, where the Goddess of Harvest fell, is specifically designed for me? Song Jian couldnt help but laugh a little. Just then, a sudden boom resonated in Song Jians mind, causing a violent jolt. Originally standing by the window, Song Jian was thrown to the ground, blood flowing from his seven orifices, his body convulsing uncontrollably. The convulsions lasted for a quarter of an hour before gradually subsiding, and Song Jian regained consciousness. Now, with his cheeks covered in dried blood, Song Jian rolled over and sat up, sitting on the cold floor, recalling the incident that had just occurred. What happened, was I attacked? Song Jian wiped the blood from his cheek, his complexion looking very unsightly. ` The situation before resembled someone launching a psychic attack against Song Jian, but soon, Song Jian understood what really happened. In his mind, a gigantic tree kept growing, its thick trunk resembling a skyscraper; its roots had spread from one planet into the void of space, countless tingling roots extending into the dark void, penetrating planet after planet with ruthless force. Even more roots vanished into the endless void, and beside this tree, the planets appeared as mere glass marbles. This tree seemed as if it were an illusionCwhether its roots were piercing into planets or burrowing into the void, absorbing dark energy, it all happened without a sound, undetected by anyone. But Song Jian knew, all of this was indeed happening, and that first planet was none other than Earth. This tree was the Tree of Life that he had personally planted on Earth. Has it entered its growth period? Song Jians face was filled with surprise. At this moment, Song Jians gaze instantly shifted to the area of the ocean on Earth where he had originally planted the Tree of Life. In the ocean depths, huge fish over ten meters long swam ceaselessly, and deeper still were even larger fish. Song Jian even saw a massive shadow over fifty meters in diameter, looking like an octopus. These terrifying creatures that only existed in movies were now commonplace in the real Earths oceans, which made Song Jian feel somewhat shocked and frightened. The Tree of Life has actually changed the forms of Earths creatures; this is terrifying. Could it pose a threat to humankind? Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, the scene in his mind shattered like glass, and Song Jian could only sense the presence of the Tree of Life, no longer able to observe his surroundings using the trees perspective. While Song Jian was worried about the people on Earth, Basford barged directly into the City Lord Mansion. Seeing Song Jian sitting on the ground, he didnt mind and plopped down on the sofa, wearing a sullen expression, heaving a deep sigh. Whats wrong, still no clues? Song Jian stood up, wiping the dried blood from his cheek, and asked with a smile. Its the same damn it, it shouldnt be like this. According to my information, I should have been able to quickly find the entrance to the ruins just by using Mental Strength Basford mumbled to himself, glanced at Song Jian, and asked with some bewilderment, How did you end up like this? Are you hurt? No, its nothing, Song Jian shook his head, realizing that following the growth spurt of the Tree of Life, his attribute of Mental Strength had inexplicably risen by over thirty points. He knew that because he had planted two Trees of Life, one of which was still in the nurturing phase and hadnt provided any feedback. However, the one on Earth had started to grow. Periodically, it would enhance his attributes, usually by just one or two points. But this time, there was an increase of over thirty pointsCa pleasant surprise for Song Jian. Are you still planning to continue searching in the City of Hope? Song Jian asked. Of course, this is my only hope for advancing to the Legendary Realm. I cant give up, Basford said through clenched teeth. PS: Thank you to Book Friend 20200815130818925 for the 100 starting coins tipped~ ` sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1552 - Chapter 1552 Chapter 1553 Breaking the Formation Chapter 1552: Chapter 1553: Breaking the Formation Chapter 1552: Chapter 1553: Breaking the Formation Searching for the Divine Fall Land, or rather the entrance to the ruins, had reached a deadlock. Basford, although he kept saying that he would never give up, was clearly running out of patience after a month of fruitless effort. As for the search around the City of Hope, the focus had shifted to the areas surrounding the city. It should be noted that the territory around the City of Hope is also vast, and many small and medium-sized copies have been found, but not a single large copy, which is somewhat odd for a level-five city. The higher the level of the city, the more copies nearby, and the higher their levels. For example, the City of Sin, a level-five city, has thirty to forty low-level copies, and over a dozen medium-sized copies, as well as five large forty-person copies. Around the City of Hope, only a dozen or so small copies have been found, and even medium-sized copies number only three, which doesnt quite match the citys level. Perhaps its because the City of Hope has not been a level-five city for very long, but the lack of a single large copy is indeed strange! Song Jian thought to himself. The development of a city not only requires financial strength but also many other types of resources, among which copies are one of the most important. They can attract a large number of players and NPC professionals. One day, Wang Qi suddenly came to the City Lord Mansion in high spirits, and upon seeing Song Jian, he immediately said with a face full of surprise, City Lord, we found a strange altar in a valley outside the city, there is a strange fluctuation there. As soon as one approaches, they fall into an illusion Lets go, take a look! said Song Jian, getting up at once. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just as Song Jian and a group of people were leaving the city, Basford, somehow, had inexplicably joined the team. Song Jian only glanced at him and said nothing, the group of people quickly headed towards the valley. Soon, the group arrived at a small valley only a dozen kilometers from the City of Hope. This was a level thirty training area with many level thirty-something magical beasts frequenting it, and occasionally, there would be some low-level herbs. Many players who had just started the game chose to level up here. But today, this valley was nearly empty of people, with the beasts nowhere to be seen. The aura emitted by these big shots around level one hundred drove away the level thirty-something beasts long ago. Only a group of onlookers watched from a distance as Song Jian and his group headed deeper into the valley. Its just ahead. This altar wasnt here a few days ago. It seems to have appeared suddenly in the past few days, which is very strange! Wang Qi said. Song Jian nodded, unable to make any judgment until he saw the altar. They quickly reached the depths of the valley. The trees here, due to lack of sunlight for a long time, appeared somewhat withered, their branches nearly all drooping, and the air was filled with a gloomy feeling. Theres the scent of a magic formation Song Jian suddenly said. A faint trace of the Power of Law lingered in the air. Song Jian looked around, walking and trying his best to sense the peculiarities in the surroundings. Soon, the group saw the altar that Wang Qi had mentioned. This was not an ordinary altar. The altar, about five or six meters high, was entirely made of brick and stone. There was no statue of any god on the altar, only a semi-circular structure, resembling an archway. Theres a protective formation here, but perhaps due to time, it has been damaged; otherwise, you wouldnt have been able to find this place, Basford suddenly spoke up, with an uncontrollable look of surprise on his face. I originally thought it was in the City of Hope, but to think it would be in a valley outside the City of Hope Basford mumbled to himself. If we keep going, an illusion will appear Wang Qi stopped in his tracks. Basford glanced at him but didnt care, nor did he stop walking. He continued forward, seemingly unaffected by the already damaged magic array. But before long, Basford suddenly stood still, motionless. After a while, as if he had seen something terrifying, he let out a scream and flew backward, crashing through several large trees before heavily falling to the ground. This is what happens to those who force their way in, though he has gone the farthest of anyone, Wang Qi said softly. Song Jian nodded. He could feel that, although the array was broken, the remaining power still carried traces of the Power of Law. Clearly, if the array had been intact, it would have targeted those of the Demi-God Level, and even gods, who possessed the Power of Law. I, I saw the gods falling Basfords face was filled with terror as he trembled all over. Although he seemed strong just a moment ago, Basfords body had hardly suffered any damage; it was his psyche that may have taken a hit. The gods falling? Song Jian was startled, then shook his head and said, It must be an illusion. This kind of illusory array can lure out the things you fear the most No, no, its the future; I saw the future! Basford shook his head, looking intently at Song Jian. I saw that I had become a god-level powerhouse, even possessing the divine position of the God of Flames, but, but in the end, I still fell, just like the other gods Song Jian frowned and quickly asked, What exactly did you see? Who could make the gods fall? Basford suddenly clamped his mouth shut, shook his head, and said no more, his body still shaking uncontrollably. It seemed he was utterly convinced of what he had seen before. You all wait here for a while, I will break this array Song Jian said. If it were a complete grand array, Song Jian wouldnt have the confidence to find and break it, but now, as time had passed, its energy was nearly exhausted, and the array had been damaged with clear signs of wear. Song Jian just needed some time to trace the lines of the array to locate the arrays core to break it. Song Jian slowly walked forward, spreading his perception like mercury pouring to the ground, sensing the arrays pattern, searching for the location of the arrays core. Basford watched Song Jians figure slowly disappear into the array, a look of inexplicable wariness in his eyes. Moments later, cracks started to appear in the surrounding space, webbing out like a spiders network right before everyone, causing them all to instinctively back away. He actually managed to break it. I never imagined his skill in array formation was this profound Basford thought to himself. Bang~ A crisp sound exploded in the air, like the shattering of transparent glass, and the space around the altar completely fell apart. However, when everyone looked forward again, the space around the altar appeared unchanged, as if the scene of it shattering had been an illusion. At this moment, Song Jian had a ball of pale golden energy in his hand, his face full of surprise. Chapter 1553 - Chapter 1553 Chapter 1554 Sneaking In Chapter 1553: Chapter 1554: Sneaking In Chapter 1553: Chapter 1554: Sneaking In This is Basfords heart tightened as he stared at the pale golden energy in Song Jians hands. Momentarily, a look of relief appeared on his face. Divine power, this is divine power, although its too wild and not suitable for consumption! Basford shook his head and said, This must be the core of the formation, providing power for the entire array to operate. Unfortunately, its almost depleted, with only so little left! For every deity-level powerhouse, divine power is extremely precious; it can increase ones own divine power storage limit and enhance cultivation and strength. However, wild divine power does not work that way. Although it is also untamed divine power, the energy is too chaotic, and just organizing this mass of divine power would consume a great deal of time and effort. For demi-god level and deity-level powerhouses, its simply not worth it. It would be more efficient to condense their own divine powerCin the same amount of time, condensing is much more efficient than organizing. For you, though, this is a good thing; you can try to organize and absorb this mass of divine power, it will definitely benefit your advancement to demi-god level! Basford glanced at Song Jian and said. Organizing this wild and chaotic divine power might be a loss for demi-god level and deity-level powerhouses, but for a pinnacle powerhouse of the Legendary Realm, it represents a shortcut to quickly comprehending divine power. As Song Jian organizes this mass of divine power, his understanding of it will deepen; this is an improvement from nothing to something. Moreover, after organizing the divine power, Song Jian can also absorb it to increase his strength, which can be described as killing several birds with one stone. Basford spoke, and naturally, Song Jian understood. He smiled faintly and collected the pale golden energy into his inventory. The formation had been broken by him, so naturally, the spoils of war belonged to him. What a lucky guy! Basford thought to himself. This mass of divine power could reduce Song Jians time to advance to demi-god level by one-third. As long as he organized this divine power, his comprehension of the Power of Law would deepen, and perhaps after absorbing it, he could directly grasp the Power of Law and become a demi-god level powerhouse. In fact, what Basford didnt know was that Song Jian already possessed the Law of Power. If he wanted to advance to demi-god level, he could instantly become a demi-god level powerhouse, but Song Jian still wanted to advance his Time Domain into the Time Law, which is why he continually suppressed his cultivation level. If he used the Law of Power to advance to demi-god level, then the difficulty of upgrading Song Jians Time Domain to the Time Law would increase more than tenfold. Continue forward, and see if there is anything peculiar about that altar! Song Jian said. The person who could set up a deity-level formation here was certainly no ordinary individual; it is highly possible that it was arranged by a deity-level powerhouse, and this altar might well have been established for him. If this is the Goddess of Harvests altar, perhaps this really is the place Basford is looking for Song Jian thought to himself. Everyone moved forward, and now that the formation had been broken, nothing could stop them. Before long, the group arrived at the front of the altar. The altar before them was quite dilapidated, as if it had been deserted for a thousand years. Had the building materials not been extraordinary, it likely would have crumbled to dust long ago. Can you tell which deity was worshipped here? Song Jian asked. Their knowledge as players obviously couldnt compare to that of demi-god level powerhouses in the game world. After closely examining the altar for a while, Basford shook his head and said, For some reason, the object of worship has disappeared without a trace. Just based on the architectural style, its impossible to tell which deity was worshipped here. But seeing how forsaken this altar is, it seems that the object of worship has fallen, and now it likely no longer receives any Power of Faith from believers When a deity falls, if believers continue to provide the Power of Faith through worship, theres a chance for the deity to be resurrected after hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the master of this altar probably no longer has any chance of coming back to life. Could it be that this is just an ordinary altar with nothing unusual? Song Jian frowned. To know that if it were simply an ordinary altar of a fallen deity, there would be no value here. Such altars, there are thousands, if not tens of thousands, scattered across the game continent. Ill try connecting with divine power to test it Basford took a step forward and placed his hand on the steps of the altar. Soon, a dazzling flash of golden light passed fleetingly from his hand. For a full quarter of an hour, silence reigned and nothing happened. Basford stood up, shook his head, and said, This is just an abandoned altar with nothing special about it. If theres anything unusual, its probably only the formation you decrypted just now, unfortunately Basford shook his head, his face filled with heavy disappointment. Song Jian stared at him for a while, then suddenly smiled and nodded, If thats the case, lets continue to explore other places. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The group slowly dispersed, and Song Jian looked back at the altar with a hint of a smile on his lips. Its not just you who possesses divine power Song Jian thought to himself. At night, a figure moved swiftly through the valley and soon arrived at the desolate altar. Heh heh, I never expected that the true entrance to the ruins would be in such a small valley. If I had known this, I would never have gone to the City of Hope and alerted so many people However, if I hadnt gone to the City of Hope, I wouldnt have been able to decrypt the previous formation. Oh well, Ill just consider the benefits of that formation as a service fee paid to Song Jian. After all, without him decrypting the formation, I would never have discovered that the real entrance to the ruins was right here! Dressed in black, Basford stood in front of the altar they had visited during the day, his face brimming with excited smiles. He walked step by step up the altars staircase and stood at the very top, the place where the faithful offered sacrifices, which looked like a platform. Basford placed his hands on the surface of the altar and began to chant softly. This was a special language, sounding similar to the language of the Abyss. It was comforting and enticing to listen to, naturally inducing feelings of friendliness and veneration toward the person chanting it. The language of the gods, does that mean to advance to the Demi-God Level, one must understand the sacred language? Hidden within a large tree in the valley, Song Jian silently watched Basford perform all these actions. You see, even though Song Jian was only a peak Legendary Realm fighter, with the existence of the Shattered Divine Realm, he could not create divine power himself, but he was able to absorb and store it. Leveraging this connection, he had sensed something unusual at the altar during the day; when Basford claimed there was nothing odd here, Song Jian already knew what he was up to. He had not contradicted him at the time, simply arriving early in the valley to hide using the Five Elements Escape Skill, patiently waiting. And sure enough, it wasnt long before he saw Basfords figure. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Basford, I bet you didnt expect me to be waiting for you here, Song Jian thought with a smile as he watched Basford continue to chant. PS: Thank you kabin for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1554 - Chapter 1554 Chapter 1555 The Replica Chapter 1554: Chapter 1555: The Replica Chapter 1554: Chapter 1555: The Replica Basford was unaware that Song Jian had seen through everything he was doing, still tirelessly probing the altar with his divine power. Although Demi-God Level powerhouses could transform divine power, both their conversion speed and efficiency were very low. Many Demi-God Level fighters only used divine power as a trump card, for desperate fights or escapes. At this moment, a continuous stream of flame divine power flowed from Basfords hands into the altar, and before long, the semi-circular top of the altar began to emit a faint green glow. Encouraged by this sight, Basford became even more vigorous in his efforts. This is it, this is the spot, the entrance to the ruins, hahaha, Im going to become a God-level fighter! Basford was drenched in sweat, visibly exhausted yet utterly exhilarated. Hum~ A soft buzz sounded as a semi-circular archway appeared on top of the altar, with ripples constantly undulating across the curtain of light, making it look like a doorway made of water. In Song Jians eyes, a sixty-second countdown appeared above the semi-circular arch, which looked almost identical to a regular instance dungeon countdown. With much effort, Basford struggled to his feet, swayed slightly, steadied himself, took a deep breath and walked towards the semi-circular archway. Soon, his figure vanished into the arch. After Basford entered the curtain of light, a figure shot up to the altar like an arrow, touched the semi-circular archway, and quickly, information about the dungeon appeared in front of Song Jian. System: You have discovered the level 5 dungeon Divine Fall Land, designed for forty players, with level requirement of 120; System: Entering Divine Fall Land requires a Divine Power Crystal, defeating divine monsters gives a chance to drop Divine Power Crystals; System: This dungeon has been activated, please enter within 34/60 seconds, after which the dungeon will close. To reopen, a Divine Power Crystal is required; 343332 Song Jian felt slightly disappointed. He had thought that the Goddess of Harvests Divine Fall Land would be within the City of Hope. Instead, it turned out to be located in a valley more than a dozen kilometers away from the City of Hope, which meant it would be difficult for the City of Hope to keep control of this dungeon. Lets go in and see, Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jian was no stranger to dungeons designed for forty players. With his current strength, he was fully capable of clearing a forty-player dungeon, even at the True Difficulty Level. However, the difficulty level of the dungeon Song Jian had entered was not Easy, Normal, but Pioneering. Sometimes, the Pioneering Difficulty Level could even be higher than the True Difficulty Level, but the quality of loot would also be higher. Chances of Unique quality equipment dropping could even be higher than at the True Difficulty Level, which was why players were so eager to discover and pioneer new dungeons. Song Jian stood quietly on the altar, watching the countdown tick by until the very last second when he stepped into the dungeon. After he entered, the watery gate of the dungeon disappeared suddenly, reverting back to its previous ruined appearance. Song Jians vision blurred, and when he opened his eyes again, he was greeted by a waterfall over ten meters wide. The sound of water crashing down was deafening, endlessly creating a mist of white spray. Basfords figure had disappeared. The reason why Song Jian entered the dungeon at the very last second was to avoid running into Basford and avoid any awkwardness. Moreover, Song Jian intended to let Basford scout ahead. In a pioneering-level dungeon, the strength of the monsters inside was at least of the Elite Level. Even with Basfords Demi-God Level strength, a moment of carelessness could lead to his downfall here. Song Jian first examined the area around the waterfall. He found nothing unusual, and no trace of any monsters in the pool below the waterfall. However, the water was crystal clear, giving off a hint of a cold sensation. Song Jian couldnt help but scoop some to drink and, to his delight, discovered a Vitality Points Recovery Speed +10% buff appearing in his status bar. Better than nothing, Song Jian smiled, stood up, and continued to walk up the hill alongside a narrow path by the waterfall. He had only taken a few steps when he saw two monster corpses. These two creatures looked a bit like bears but had a single horn on their heads and thick fur covering their bodies. Owl Beasts? Level 110 Elite monsters with a Vitality of ten million? Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. The Vitality Points of these two Elite monsters were substantial. Even a forty-person team would struggle to take them down if their equipment was average. The Owl Beasts bodies were covered with the marks of fire scorching. Their fur was almost completely burned away, leaving only a small part remaining. The bodies looked charred, and the smell of burnt flesh was unpleasant. He took down these two monsters in just half a minute after my arrival. It seems like Basford is indeed formidable, Song Jian thought to himself. However, these monsters hadnt reached the Legendary Realm. To a Demi-God Level being, they were no more than ants. Song Jian believed that he, too, could take down the two monsters in less than a minute. Following the path upward, Song Jian saw more and more monster carcasses until, finally, he stood before the first boss. It was a treant over ten meters tall that bore some resemblance to the bloody ghostly poison tree in the City Lord Mansion, only this treants body had been mostly burnt to a crisp. Legendary Realm Song Jian touched the treants corpse and silently mused as he stood before it. This treant was level 130, seemingly the mid-level of the Legendary Realm. If an ordinary forty-person pioneering team didnt have at least ten members of the Legendary Realm, they would find it very difficult to kill it. Around the treants corpse lay seven or eight objects of various colors. Among them was a fist-sized, emerald green crystal with a shimmer of pale golden light on its surface. This was an item of gold quality, carelessly discarded as if it were rubbish, clearly not catching Basfords interest at all. In dungeons, if items are not picked up in time, they will disappear once the dungeon resets, even if those items are of unique quality. Song Jian smiled slightly and collected all the items. The gold-quality emerald crystal was actually a tree heart, which could be used to concoct life potions and also allow wood-element pets to consume it for attribute enhancement. In the auction house, it would definitely be a highly sought-after treasure. Just as Song Jian finished picking up all the items and turned his gaze back to the treants corpse, a roar suddenly came from a distance, followed by an explosion. A battle seemed to be unfolding ahead. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jians movements paused. He looked up, saw a red light in the distance, as if something was burning fiercely. Not wanting to waste any time, Song Jian quickly used the Five Elements Escape Skill and rushed in the direction of the explosion. Chapter 1555 - Chapter 1555 Chapter 1556 Vineyard Chapter 1555: Chapter 1556 Vineyard Chapter 1555: Chapter 1556 Vineyard From afar, Basford was engaged in combat with two gigantic bosses that resembled apes. They were bulky, their bodies draped in thick black hair, standing at a towering height of five or six meters. Each of their movements brimmed with explosive power. Despite both bosses being at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, they stood no chance against Basford and were relentlessly beaten back. Legendary Realm powerhouses are vastly inferior to those at the Demi-God Level, Song Jian shook his head, glancing at the Law of Power in his inventory, hesitating. Although Song Jian was not afraid of Basford, the power of his Domain felt somewhat futile against the Power of Law; it could save his life, but gaining the upper hand in combat was very difficult. Boom! With a raise of his right hand, Basford conjured a fist-sized fireball that crashed into a giant ape. The skill, seeming nothing more than an ordinary Fireball Spell, inflicted massive damage, catapulting the five to six-meter-tall, three-ton beast through the air. No sooner had the giant ape touched the ground than a cluster of fire clouds swiftly formed in the sky. Like meteorites crashing down, a shower of burning meteors engulfed both giant apes. From a distance, Song Jian watched carefully as Basfords skills, seemingly identical to those of a Fire Mage, were all cast instantaneously, and with tremendous might. Even a common Fireball Spell had the power rivaling the might of an average mages fifth-tier skill, Flame Burst. It seemed like the role of a ranged mage, but Song Jian knew that every Demi-God Level powerhouse had no clear weakness. Even if Basfords melee capabilities werent strong, he could still defend himself and wouldnt become an easy target like an ordinary mage once cornered. The two Legendary Realm apex bosses did not last long under Basfords hands; within five minutes, both giant apes were reduced to corpses, dropping a large pile of items. Song Jian watched as Basford picked up a gem radiating purplish-gold light, smiled, then continued forward. The rest of the loot, as if beneath his notice, lay untouched on the ground. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Basford left, Song Jian approached the corpses of the two bosses, collecting the remaining items. To a Demi-God Level being, silver and gold-quality items were trash, but to players, they were precious, as the loot from a dungeon catered to forty-man raid teams was inherently valuable. Unfortunately, the best items have been taken by Basford Song Jian thought regretfully, yet he believed that this level five dungeon was not so simple as to only house bosses from the Legendary Realm. If this is truly the Divine Fall Land of the Goddess of Harvest, it couldnt be just a few Legendary Realm bosses guarding the place. There must be Demi-God Level, even Divine Level bosses. After all, the Goddess of Harvest is no weak deity; there surely are divine envoys and minions Song Jian mused internally. Trailing behind Basford, Song Jian continued onward. The marvel of the Five Elements Escape Skill was its stealth, imperceptible to even Demi-God Level powerhouses. After killing three more Legendary Realm apex bosses, Basford appeared somewhat weary, taking a moment to rest on a rock. Given it was a forty-man raid dungeon, whether the minions or bosses, each possessed strength far superior to those outside the dungeon. Even as a Demi-God Level powerhouse, battling through had taken its toll on Basford. Its just ahead. I can feel it, my hope of ascending to the Divine Level is right in front of me! Basford lifted his gaze towards the distance, sensing his opportunity lay ahead C he was merely half a step away from becoming a Divine Level powerhouse. After a brief rest, Basford pressed onward. Monsters continuously sprang out trying to impede his path, causing Basford irritation. Unleashing the Law of Flames Power, he instantly turned the surrounding dozens of meters into a no-go zone. Any monsters entering his Law Domain were scorched by the flames; the level 100 plus elite monsters didnt even get close before being burnt to death. Maintaining the Power of Law was costly, but it was incredibly efficient. Basford did not pause on his way, charging along the path and leaving only a trail of monster corpses in his wake. Finally, Basford saw a huge temple appear in the distance, and a faint song of praise drifted from the distant temple, lifting ones spirits instantly. In front of the temple, there was a vast vineyard, with grapevines half the height of a man, bearing bunches of purple grapes that shone like purple crystals in the light. This is it, this is the place, the opportunity for divinity is right here! Basford, excited to the point of madness, sprinted towards the distant temple. As he passed through the vineyard, Basford stopped, looking at the bunches of grapes that resembled purple crystals, his face showing hesitance. These grapes were not ordinary; they possessed a trace of the divine, and to players, they were treasures of immense value, even for demi-god level powerhouses, they held great allure. But with the opportunity for divinity in the distance, these treasures seemed less tempting to Basford. After hesitating for a moment, Basford continued forward, deciding to collect the purple crystal grapes after securing the opportunity for divinity. Just as he prepared to cross the vineyard to enter the temple, a man in a white robe suddenly appeared among the vines, quietly watching him. This is not the place for you; retreat! the man in the white robe calmly told Basford as he stared at him. You cannot stop me, said Basford solemnly to the white-robed man, sensing that this man harbored a powerful force within him, hardly any weaker than himself. Step back! the white-robed man commanded, and a mysterious force emerged, causing Basford to involuntarily retreat dozens of steps backward, away from the vineyard. In an instant, a pale purple barrier enveloped the entire vineyard, and the white-robed man levitated into the air, his gaze cold as he looked down at Basford. Basfords face turned pale; he was unable to resist that mysterious power, something he had never encountered before. Boom! A cold Law of Power emanated from the white-robed man, and excluding the vineyard protected by the purple barrier, every object around began to frost over. The Law of Frost Basfords expression turned stern, and with a whoosh, flames erupted over his body, the air filling with searing heat. Waves of heat rolled out, and within a radius of dozens of meters, the temperature rose by hundreds of degrees, countering the encroaching Law of Frost. A distinct line formed where fire and frost met, with the two opposing forces clashing and consuming one another. Chapter 1556 - Chapter 1556 Chapter 1557 Divine Flame Chapter 1556: Chapter 1557: Divine Flame Chapter 1556: Chapter 1557: Divine Flame Song Jian looked into the distance and could feel that the white-robed man was also a Demi-God Level powerhouse, whose duty seemed to be guarding this vineyard. Vineyard, the Goddess of Harvests Divine Fall Land Looking at the vineyard shrouded in a light screen, Song Jians expression suddenly became complex. He hadnt expected the Goddess of Harvests Divine Fall Land to really be near the City of Hope. The inheritance of a powerful deity must be immensely valuable; no wonder it had tempted the God of Light and other deities. The Goddess of Harvest was a deity from before ancient times, and no one had completely inherited her divine position and duties to this day. Song Jian looked towards the distant temple, where the Goddess of Harvests divine essence and Divine Flame must be left behind. With these, Basford would easily ascend to godhood. If Basford had not kept secrets from Song Jian, then maybe Song Jian would have truly helped Basford obtain these key items for deification, but now, since Basford was so confident in himself and wanted to rely on his own strength to obtain them, Song Jian had nothing more to say. Everyone for themselves! Song Jian watched the two Demi-God Level powerhouses battle in the sky, smiled faintly, and used the Earth Escape Skill to make his way towards the distant temple. Soon, Song Jian arrived at the Temple Gate; the soil beneath the temple was as hard as iron, and the Earth Escape Skill couldnt penetrate it. To enter the temple, one had to go through the main gate. Song Jian glanced behind him. The two Demi-God Level powerhouses were engaged in fierce battle. At this time, anyone who got distracted or lost focus could easily pay with their life. With a faint smile, Song Jian rose from the ground and immediately used the Soul Wander skill to rush into the temple. The two Demi-God Level powerhouses seemed to sense something and couldnt help but look towards the entrance of the temple simultaneously, but they saw nothing. After a tenth of a seconds pause, they resumed their fight, with explosive sounds ringing in their ears, quickly escalating in intensity. At this moment, Song Jian had already entered the temple. As soon as he did, seven or eight mutated elite monsters charged towards him. These monsters looked no different from ordinary beasts except for their crimson eyes filled with brutality and chaos. Sensing the presence of life, they charged unheeded. These mutated elite monsters were formidable, each equivalent to warriors of the Legendary Realm. Even for forty-man teams, entering the temple without adequate preparation would result in a team wipe with a probability of over eighty percent. Song Jian did not hesitate and immediately executed the first technique of the Chaos Sword Canon, Red Dust Tribulation. Countless grey sword lights appeared in the void. Dozens of grey sword lights orbited around each monster. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ After a series of rapid slicing sounds, the group of door-guarding monsters with strength reaching the Legendary Realm fell one after another, turning into corpses. Wisps of black aura emanated from these bodies, and then they began to burn. In a short time, they turned to ash. This was distinctly different from the monsters outside the temple, which did not burn when they died, whether they were ordinary elite monsters or bosses. Inside the temple, the monsters turned to ash within seconds of dying. Although they still dropped loot, this mysterious scene made Song Jian tense inside. After a moment of hesitation, Song Jian collected all the loot. Even the items dropped by ordinary monsters were of great value, with six of them being of gold quality. There was only one legendary quality item, a pet egg. Although he did not yet know what kind of battle pet it could hatch into, just a gold-quality pet egg was worth at least ten Purple Crystals. ` Lucky me! Song Jian smiled faintly as he walked along the corridor and soon arrived in a large hall. A tall statue of a goddess stood within the hall, clearly depicted with her left hand clutching a sheaf of wheat and her right holding a pale gold Flame. Song Jians gaze fixated on the great statues right hand, where the pale gold Flame ignited a familiar sensation within him, reminiscent of his first encounter with the Shattered Divine Realm. This is the Divine Flame! A thought struck Song Jian like lightning, instantly clarifying everything. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it really be so blatantly placed in the hand of the statue? Could it mean Song Jians heart sank and he quickly scanned his surroundings. Outside the temple, in the vineyard, every Demi-God Level powerhouse served as a Guardian, but the Divine Flame before him was a far more precious entity. How could it be unguarded? Moreover, it was highly probable that its Guardian would be a deity-level powerhouse. It was well known that among deity-level powerhouses, there exists a hierarchy of strength. The most formidable deities could become the Main Deity, while the lesser ones would serve under the powerful ones, becoming subordinate or lesser deities. According to records, although the Goddess of Harvest wasnt a Main Deity, she was still a formidable deity with several subordinate deities under her. However, even after a considerable time, Song Jian faced no attacks, and his senses detected no danger. He couldnt help but chuckle to himself. Im just too sensitive. With a deity as powerful as the Goddess of Harvest fallen, how could her subordinates still exist today? Moreover, even if they did exist, theres no way her Divine Flame would be so openly displayed on her statue; it would have been consumed by her subordinates by now mused Song Jian internally. After all, for a deity-level powerhouse, both divine essence and Divine Flame were incredibly precious. They could consume any attribute of Divine Flame to nourish their Power of Law and elevate their rank. With a smile, Song Jian advanced towards the statue, intending to claim the Divine Flame. Completing this would mark the end of his journey in the instance. The most valuable find in the entire instance was probably this Divine Flame, which was also the opportunity Basford sought to ascend to deity-level. After taking a step forward, Song Jians vision blurred abruptly, and when it cleared, he found himself inexplicably transported to an entirely different location. What is this, whats happening? Song Jian stood gaping at his surroundings, awestruck by the grand scene before him. He was no longer inside the temple but had found himself on a vast plain that looked like an ancient battlefield; corpses and severed limbs were everywhere. The mutilated bodies, shattered chariots, broken banners, and all manner of weapons and bodies were mixed together like mountains. The air was filled with the pungent smell of rust, giving the scene an overwhelming sense of tragic grandeur. Boom~ The sky rumbled with thunderous sounds, and as he looked up, he saw statues emanating endless divine light. Each statue represented a deity, embroiled in battle high above. Divine powers intertwined, the oppressive force in the void nearly materializing, so intense that any intruder would be torn to shreds. Is this a war of the gods? Song Jian stood dumbfounded, unable to comprehend why he had appeared here, and uncertain whether everything before his eyes was reality or an illusion! ` Chapter 1557 - Chapter 1557 Chapter 1558 Little Trick Chapter 1557: Chapter 1558: Little Trick Chapter 1557: Chapter 1558: Little Trick ` The towering god statue issued a series of wails in the void, its body engulfed in flames, falling from the sky to the earth like a small mountain, leaving a large crater in the ground. The battle among deities was no different from that of ordinary mortals, perhaps even more cruel and bloodier. Song Jians legs were nailed to the ground, unable to move an inch as countless deities cried and screamed in pain, bleeding in front of his eyes, one by one. Song Jian shivered, feeling like an ant under the oppressive might of divine wrath. Any thoughts of matching strength with a divine-level powerhouse dissipated at that moment, and he even began to regret why he had so eagerly entered the Divine Fall Land of the Goddess of Harvest. Such a dungeon should only be explored when I am at least of Demi-God Level. The requirement of at least ten Legendary Realm warriors is just the bare minimum. If one truly enters this dungeon with the minimum configuration, they probably wouldnt even be able to step into the temple Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, Song Jians presence seemed to catch the attention of a deity, as thunderous roars echoed from the void. A mortal dares to spy on the battle of deities, this is a violation of divine sanctity! The thunderous voice resounded by Song Jians ears, sounding extremely angry. A surge of panic raced through Song Jians mind, the threat of death looming over him, yet he couldnt do anything, his legs still nailed down. Damn it, how could this happen, if this is a dream, let me wake up quickly, if its an illusion, then shatter immediately! Song Jian roared within. Song Jian was aware that the scene before him was absolutely not occurring in reality. The likelihood of it being a dream or delusion was over ninety percent, but even so, this illusion still posed a death threat. Clearly, if he were to die here, he would likely become a corpse upon leaving the illusion. Hum~ Sarch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Time Imprint on his chest suddenly blossomed with light, an Infinity Symbol phantom appeared above Song Jians head, and his Domain Power was instantly activated, a passive release rather than Song Jians volition, yet its power was undiminished. Time, no, impossible After a cry of disbelief, the scene before Song Jian cracked like a glass screen, then bang shattered into pieces. Song Jian found himself still inside the temple, having not gone anywhere, and the Time Imprint on his chest was pulsing like a second heart. Leaving the illusion, the Time Imprint seemed to have absorbed something Song Jian thought to himself. This sensation was almost identical to when the Time Imprint absorbed Time Sand, reacting whenever it consumed an item imbued with the Time Law. Eh, you were actually able to escape the death illusion, I underestimated you, a Legendary Realm youngster! A voice of astonishment came from the void, followed by a sphere of white light that emerged and quickly coalesced into the phantom of a young girl, who cast a curious glance at Song Jian. Temple Holy Spirit, Demi-God Level BOSS, Level 155, Vitality Points: 36 million, Traits: Divine Another Demi-God Level BOSS, is it the final BOSS guarding the Divine Flame of the Goddess of Harvest? Song Jian, clutching the Sky-breaking Sword, looked warily at the translucent phantom before him. The Temple Holy Spirit resembled a ghost, both being semi-transparent, but unlike ordinary spirits, she radiated a warmth like that of the sun, completely different. Was that illusion released by you? Song Jian asked. ` Indeed, that is the scene of the gods fall. Even if you are at the peak of the Legendary Realm, witnessing this spectacle, your mind and spirit would shatter. Gods, they are beings mortals cannot gaze upon directly! the divine being said with a laugh. Even those at the peak of the Legendary Realm are still mortals. Only by ascending to the Demi-God Level can one truly transcend the mundane and possess divinity. You are the first person to barge into the divine temple in centuries. Im willing to chat with you a bit more, but it seems that little Patu cant beat your companion. I must dispatch you quickly and then go help him! The girl glanced outside the temple and complained, That boy really took his role as a vineyard keeper to heart, acting like a farmer. Hes so pathetic, to be bested by a wild Demi-God Level combatant Boy, you can go die now! The Temple Holy Spirit glanced at Song Jian and sent a palm strike his way. Her diminutive hand suddenly condensed a ten-zhang-large palm-shaped surge of energy, bearing down on Song Jian with overflowing force and a crushing sense of oppression. The energy palms texture was clear and distinct as if it were a real hand. Song Jian was taken aback; this move seemed to bear a resemblance to his own Sword Qi Palm Imprint. In that moment, a competitive urge arose within Song Jian. He brandished the Sky-breaking Sword and executed the Thousand Swords Art, amassing countless Spirit Swords. The Spirit Swords swiftly came together, and within just a few seconds, they formed into a Sword Qi Palm Imprint that was virtually identical to the adversarys energy palm. Boom~ The two palms collided fiercely, and in an instant, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint was crushed by the opponents energy palm, as though clay had collided with stone. Song Jian was stunned. He hadnt anticipated that his Sword Qi Palm Imprint would be so easily defeated. With one move failing, Song Jian immediately found himself at a disadvantage, forced to flee backward by the relentless energy palm. How can you fight against me with skills devoid of divinity? Youre too insignificant, the Temple Holy Spirit said disparagingly. To her, even a peak Legendary Realm combatant was no more than an ant. No matter how Song Jian tried to escape, the energy palm imprint followed him like a shadow, unrelentingly striking at him. With no other option, Song Jian had to use the Sword Shadow Clone, controlling an identical clone to rush towards the energy palm. Boom~ With a loud crash, the Sword Qi Clone, almost as powerful as Song Jian himself, was blown to pieces by the energy palm, while Song Jians true self executed the Five Elements Escape Skill. A wisp of metallic dust appeared in the void, drifting down from the air, and in the blink of an eye, Song Jians figure had escaped to a secluded corner of the temple. In that moment, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint lost its lock on him, and after shattering the Sword Qi Clone, the energy palm unleashed by the Temple Holy Spirit began to dissipate slowly, having lost its target. Youve got quite a few little tricks up your sleeve! the Temple Holy Spirit said scornfully. Such techniques were mere mundane skills to her, which she could release effortlessly more than a dozen times. Yet, for Song Jian, even such a simple technique seemed to pose a great challenge. As Ive said, mortals are but ants in the presence of a god. Any resistance is futile! the Temple Holy Spirit looked at Song Jian, who was hiding in the corner, and said indifferently, Die quietly. To perish in the land of Divine Fall is an honor for you Chapter 1558 - Chapter 1558 Chapter 1559 Demon Spirit Chapter 1558: Chapter 1559: Demon Spirit Chapter 1558: Chapter 1559: Demon Spirit The Temple Holy Spirit was the last line of defense guarding the remnants of the soul of the Divine Flame left by the Goddess of Harvest. It was once a true god-level powerhouse, but it could not escape the fate of falling during the gods battle; its divinity completely shattered. It should have fallen completely, but the Goddess of Harvest saved its divine soul and preserved its remnants, bringing them to this sanctuary. Because its body was utterly destroyed, the Temple Holy Spirits strength dropped from god-level to Demi-God Level, but it retained its god-level combat experience. After all, it was a deity that had fought in the gods battle, and Song Jian found himself at a disadvantage from the very start. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art! Right from the outset, Song Jian released his big move, recognizing that ordinary techniques were useless against a Demi-God Level opponent. Soon, a massive Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation appeared in the temple, but the Temple Holy Spirit merely sneered coldly, calmly watching the formation take shape. Song Jian immediately had a bad feeling. Thats all the Temple Holy Spirit said with contempt, daringly stepping into the sword formation. Clang, clang, clang, clang~ A series of crisp collision sounds echoed; Song Jian could clearly feel that the Sword Qi within the sword formation had no effect on the Temple Holy Spirit. Striking its body was like hitting hard star iron, causing no injury whatsoever. Hahaha! The Temple Holy Spirits arrogant laughter could be heard from within the sword formation, and a wisp of black aura appeared on its forehead, seemingly unfelt by the spirit. Im bored; this is truly dull, far less interesting than that guy outside who comprehended the Law of Flames the Temple Holy Spirit muttered, throwing a punch towards the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Boom~ A loud rumble as a large hole appeared on the surface of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation, with radial cracks emerging around the hole. These cracks slowly closed up, but a mysterious force always impeded the sword formation from fully healing. Boom, boom, boom~ With three punches and two kicks, the Temple Holy Spirit smashed the entire sword formation to pieces with brute force. Countless Spirit Swords vanished into specks of light, and the remaining swords couldnt continue their evolution, eventually dissipating into the air. Too weak, not worth one blow! the Temple Holy Spirit shook its head, Just quietly meet your death. As it spoke, white flames began to burn on the surface of the Temple Holy Spirits body. The fire was filled with a sacred aura, somewhat similar to the divine power of the God of Light. But in Song Jians eyes, these flames were terrifying, even more fearsome than the Red Lotus Karma Fire he controlled, or the Abyssal Demon Flame he had once wielded! Through purification in the Divine Flame, your soul will become sustenance for my continued existence for a hundred years the Temple Holy Spirit murmured, slashing a palm towards Song Jian. The thick white flames twisted and danced like a dragon through the air, rushing toward Song Jian. Break! Song Jian roared, instantly pushing his Time Domain to the limit. He employed the Chaos Sword Canon, and the Chaos Sword Qi in his body was instantly depleted. In an instant, Song Jians form disappeared, and the only thing left in the air were countless gray-hued Chaos Sword Rays closing in on the Temple Holy Spirit. What skill is this A trace of stiffness appeared on the Temple Holy Spirits face, as it found itself unable to lock onto Song Jian, as if he had suddenly vanished. The seemingly insignificant, narrow, and short sword rays around it, however, gave it a dangerous feeling. An internal alarm kept warning it not to touch any of the sword rays. Chaos Law, youve comprehended the Chaos Law, damn it, how is such a law even possible? Are all the gods blind? the Temple Holy Spirit became irritable, bellowing loudly. Facing the increasingly close sword light of chaos, the Temple Holy Spirit lost its previous grace and calm, its lofty demeanor, becoming panicked. Enemy of the gods, anyone who comprehends the Chaos Law is an enemy of the gods, not blending with this world! the Temple Holy Spirit roared, launching divine flame power at the sword lights. Boom~ Energy swiftly neutralized, numerous sword lights encircling the divine flame, eroding away. One by one, the sword lights vanished, while the power of the divine flame weakened slowly, the remaining sword lights of chaos seeming to be nourished, their surfaces suddenly sparkling with an intelligent luster. No, it cant be the Temple Holy Spirit suddenly became frantic, losing its fighting spirit, retreating repeatedly until it was under the feet of the goddess statue. Looking up at the statue, the Temple Holy Spirits face twisted ferociously. It was to protect you, to resurrect you, I have endured thousands of years of loneliness here. I have already done right by you the body of the Temple Holy Spirit suddenly stained with a layer of black, and within a few seconds, it fell from a holy spirit full of sacred radiance to an abyss creature. Holy spirit, demon spirit, heh Song Jian revealed a sneer, unexpectedly, even gods, once fallen, could fall so swiftly! When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you! the Temple Holy Spirit, no, now turned into the Temple Demon Spirit, was essentially the BOSS triggering a second transformation, which resulted in falling. One should know, once fallen, it is impossible to come back. What they hadnt noticed was that from the large statue of the goddess, tears suddenly flowed from its eyes, dropping into the divine flame held in the palm. Die! the voice of the Temple Demon Spirit also became rough, at this moment it no longer cared about the battle outside the temple, intent only on killing Song Jian and then stealing the divine flame of the Goddess of Harvest. Divine Ruin! Song Jian let out a low growl, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand vigorously forward. This sword, devoid of any sign of mortal struggle, was like a novice learning the sword, swinging his lifes first sword. It appeared light and effortless, seemingly without any strength, but it unleashed a dazzling sword light, layer upon layer, densely packed. The sword lights merged together, filled with a shocking power even to divine beings. Pfft~ This sword struck the Temple Demon Spirit, eliciting a heart-wrenching scream from the demon spirit, a mysterious power infiltrating its body with this strike. This sword, named Divine Ruin, was meant to defeat the strong with the weak, to slaughter gods and annihilate spirits. It targeted divine creatures, dealing tremendous damage to those with divinity! No! The body of the Temple Demon Spirit was split in two by this sword, a damage value of tens of millions appearing above its head. No matter how substantial the Vitality Points, they could not withstand the power of this sword. The vitality of the Temple Demon Spirit, now at its lowest point, saw the black aura within its body crushed. Its body, already sliced in half, began to slowly merge and fuse back together, but by then, the demon spirit was already on the brink of death. It gave a resentful glance at the divine flame in the hands of the statue, then turned its head towards Song Jian. The difference between Legendary Realm and Godhood seems but a step, yet its as hard as ascending to heaven. Do you really think the Power of Law is so easy to comprehend? Dont delude yourself; even if you acquire the divine flame of the Goddess of Harvest, you cant absorb it. Forcing it will only turn both your body and soul to ash, the brilliance of the divine is untouchable to mortals! The Temple Demon Spirit laughed madly, as if it wished for Song Jian to immediately consume the divine flame and be incinerated to ashes. Heh, thats none of your concern. Since youve fallen to become a demon spirit, better obediently return to Hell, Song Jian said with a smile, raising the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand high. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1559 - Chapter 1559 Chapter 1560 Divine Chapter 1559: Chapter 1560: Divine Chapter 1559: Chapter 1560: Divine Boom~ The body of the temple demon spirit, which had already healed, was once again cleaved in two by the Sky-breaking Sword, without a single drop of blood flowing out, as if a whole jade had been split into halves. The body of the temple demon spirit seemed to have changed into another material, resembling both jade and gold, and emitted a faint glow. By now, the presence of the temple demon spirit could no longer be felt, a demi-god level powerhouse had fallen. Realizing this, a hint of surprise finally emerged in Song Jians eyes. He had not expected to truly kill a demi-god level powerhouse. Although Song Jians level was only five levels lower than the temple demon spirit, the gap in strength between them was immense, one at the peak of the Legendary Realm and the other at the demi-god levelClike the difference between heaven and abyss. Yet, the demi-god level temple demon spirit was truly slain by Song Jian, even he himself felt an unbelievable sensation. Divine Fall, the second move of the Chaos Sword Canon, Divine Fall. This move seems to have a strong target specificity against beings of the demi-god level! A trace of enlightenment surfaced in Song Jians mind. To Song Jian, this move was an extremely powerful single-target attack skill. When facing Legendary level powerhouses, the relentless Sword Qi left no room for resistance. Unexpectedly, this move was even more terrifying than imagined; against a powerhouse at the demi-god level, it unleashed a might that was even more fearsome than slaying those at the Legendary level. Like this, the temple demon spirit perished, and a vast array of treasures burst forth beside its corpse, shining with lights of various colors. The fall of a demi-god level powerhouse resulted in the drop of items around level one hundred and fifty. Such equipment, even with blue-green quality, would have attributes far exceeding golden quality items of level one hundred. Even if disassembled into materials, one could obtain very precious forging materials of immense value. With a smile on his face, Song Jian gathered all the treasures into his inventory, reaping a harvest almost greater than slaying seven or eight Legendary realm BOSSes. Looking at an item in his inventory emitting tri-colored light, a flush of excitement appeared in Song Jians eyes. So, above Legendary level equipment, there really are artifacts. However, this piece of equipment I now possess doesnt count as a true artifact, but rather as divine equipment, containing a hint of divinity. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Saints Halo Necklace, Equipment Slot: Neck, Item Grade: Divine Equipment (Weak), Item Attributes: Strength +92, Agility +81, Spirit +99. Attached Skill 1, Incarnation as a Saint (Active): After casting, all attributes are increased by 100%, state fully restored, Vitality Points recovery speed increased by 200%, energy recovery speed increased by 500%, duration 5 seconds; Cooldown 12 hours. Attached Skill 2, Holy Spirit Slash (Passive): When inflicting damage on a target, theres a 15% chance to trigger Holy Spirit Slash, skill activation costs nothing, inflicts 500% holy damage on the target, double damage against negative energy creatures; Cooldown 5 seconds. Divine Attribute: Increase attack damage by 5%; Equipment Requirement: Demi-God Level;] This tri-colored luminous equipment was a necklace. Its surface emitted tri-colored divine light, and its attributes were extremely strong. The base attributes alone provided an increase of nearly two hundred points. It also came with one active and one passive skill, truly a premium piece. Additionally, the equipment contained a small amount of divinity. Equipment with divinity offered extra attribute enhancements. The divine attribute of this piece was a 5% increase in attack damage. This was just an item containing a weak amount of divinity. Among divine items, it was of the lowest tier. Touching the item for just a moment, Song Jian knew divine items were divided into three tiers based on the amount of divinity: Weak, Moderate, and Strong, with only those with strong divinity considered true artifacts. If I showed this equipment off, its bound to shock everyone! A smile traced across Song Jians face. Though it was the lowest amongst divine items, its attributes were staggeringly powerful, making even Song Jian drool. Its just a pity, all divine equipment require demi-god level to equip, and currently, Song Jian could not yet wear it, only feast his eyes on it. As Song Jian was coveting that divine equipment, the chaotic Sword Qi inside his body suddenly became restless, filled with a capricious urge. Song Jian paused, then swung the Sky-breaking Sword and executed the Thousand Swords Art. Countless Spirit Swords emerged from his body without Song Jian having time to control them, quickly congregating into the Sword Qi Grinding Disc in the void; What is this Song Jian watched in amazement as the Sword Qi Grinding Disc slowly rotated, emitting a thunderous rumble, while a faint dark gold radiance shone within the disc. The body of the temple demon spirit on the ground, which had already started to burn naturallyCgiven the extremely slow burning speed of a Demi-God Level BOSS corpseCsaw its flames suddenly suppressed and gradually extinguished as the Sword Qi Grinding Disc appeared. Next, a beam of golden light blossomed from the disc, enveloping the body of the temple demon spirit and drawing it into the disc. Rumble~ The dark gold light flared brightly, the disc turning slowly, as threads of dark gold substance leisurely flowed out. Divine, divinity? Song Jians eyes shone with excitement. He hadnt expected the Sword Qi Grinding Disc to possess such a function, actually capable of extracting the contained divinity from a Demi-God Level BOSSs corpse. As Song Jian hesitated about how to collect the extracted divinity, he suddenly received a system notification; System: You have obtained three points of divinity, which can be used to enhance either Chaos Sword Canon or Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. Please make your choice within ten seconds; Three points of divinity, to enhance Chaos Sword Canon or Thousand Swords Art? Song Jian paused, and casually chose to enhance Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, having never used divinity to upgrade a skill before, he was curious about the effects it might have. After making his choice, the flowing divinity vanished, and in the skill bar, Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art emitted a dazzling light, with its proficiency visibly speeding up and rapidly improving. Level 19, Level 20, Level 21, Level 22, Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art was directly elevated to Level 23 at 45%, with the maximum number of Spirit Swords reaching up to five thousand, and the accompanying Karmic Fire attack also went up to three thousand points. Without needing to form a Sword Formation, a single use of Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, just with a normal attack, could cause tens of millions of fire damage, not to mention the physical attack of each Spirit Sword. Like the previous temple demon spirit, even with more than thirty million damage, just the damage from Thousand Swords Art could grievously wound it. Unfortunately, the defense of a Demi-God Level powerhouse is not something a mere Legendary Realm can compare to; without breaking through the opponents Power of Law defense, it would be impossible to harm them. A single Demi-God Level corpse has elevated the Thousand Swords Art by four levels, its simply unbelievable! Song Jians face was filled with shock. At that moment, he even wanted to advance directly to the Demi-God Level and slay all two Demi-God Level powerhouses outside the temple, seizing their divinity. Chapter 1560 - Chapter 1560 Chapter 1561 The Fall Chapter 1560: Chapter 1561: The Fall Chapter 1560: Chapter 1561: The Fall The Temple Holy Spirit died, and even its corpse was drained by Song Jian until all three points of its Divine completely vanished. Song Jians gaze once again fell upon the Divine Flame held in the hands of the Goddess of Harvests statue. What is the Divine Flame? How should the Divine Flame be used? Can it be devoured? Song Jian knew none of these things. He only knew that the Divine Flame was something incredible, perhaps the most precious treasure in the entire instance, and the sole benefit one could obtain when pioneering the instance. Once the instance was fully open, if one could clear the true difficulty of the instance, perhaps one could obtain the Divine Flame as well, but by then, the Divine Flame might be a unique attribute. Even if it wasnt unique, the chance of it dropping could be one in ten thousand, or even one in a hundred thousand. Song Jian could even imagine a group of players at the Legendary Realm going crazy, grinding the instance day after day, just to get the Divine Flame and advance to the Demi-God Level. Thinking of that scene, Song Jian couldnt help but laugh out loud. But now, the Divine Flame belonged to him. Song Jian leaped onto the statue, preparing to claim the Divine Flame, but before he could get close, he felt a scorching wave of heat rushing toward him. In an instant, Song Jian felt a chilling horror and instinctively dodged backward. When Song Jian looked at the Divine Flame again, it began to slowly condense, eventually turning into a pale gold crystal the size of half a palm. Is this Song Jian was stunned, suddenly realizing that he might have mistaken it earlier. Was this object not the Divine Flame, but simply a pale gold Divine Crystal? Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard a sigh near his ear. Mortal Song Jians hair stood on end, and a vast divine might enveloped him. In an instant, the Time Domain unfolded, protecting him tightly, but it lasted for less than three seconds before the Time Domain was compressed back into Song Jians body. This was the first time Song Jian encountered a situation where the Time Domain was overwhelmed. In previous battles, even against Demi-God Level opponents, the Time Domain could keep him safe. A Divine-level, a true Divine-level strong being Song Jian immediately realized, only a true Divine-level strong being could have such profound Power of Law to negate his Time Domain. Who exactly are you? Song Jian shouted loudly, looking around as his senses felt like a small boat struggling to stay afloat in the overwhelming might of the Divine. This is my temple, this is my Divine Domain, who do you think I should be? The voice spoke again: Could it be that you broke in here without making any preparations in advance? A light laugh reached Song Jians ear, sounding as if a young girl was whispering right beside him. Goddess of Harvest? Song Jians heart almost leapt out of his throat. Wasnt the Goddess of Harvest proclaimed to have fallen? Why would she appear? Correct, I have indeed fallen! As if knowing what Song Jian was thinking, the voice sighed again, I was too badly injured to hold on for much longer and had to fall. All my subordinate deities have also fallen, many have been completely annihilated, but only two of the most powerful deities retained a trace of divinity, saved by me. Unfortunately, thousands of years have passed, and still, they fell into decline, succumbing to the temptation of the Abyss Mortal, its clear to see that you possess the qualifications to embark on the path to godhood. You just need to take one step forward to tread on this path However, that step isnt easy to take. Countless prodigies and geniuses have perished on this very step. Succeed, and you become a god; fail, and you are eradicated completely, without even the chance to start over The words of the Goddess of Harvest flowed gently like a stream into Song Jians heart. All his initial apprehensions, wariness, and hostility dissipated with these words of the Goddess of Harvest. Song Jians heart had already begun to consider the Goddess of Harvest as a comrade. But the moment this thought arose, the innate skill Immortal Golden Body in his skill bar suddenly burst into golden light. A piercing scream rang in Song Jians ears, jolting him back to reality. What was I Song Jian broke out in a cold sweat. Everything that had happened was vivid in his mind. Without sound or warning, he had been enchanted. No, this was not mere enchantment. It was a hundred times more sophisticated than any charm skill; there was no threat, no alarm, just an acceptance of the other from the bottom of his heart. How could this be Song Jian looked towards the statue of the Goddess of Harvest with caution and noticed that the once kind-faced and benevolent statue now wore a ferocious expression, as malevolent as that of an Evil God. At the same time, a crack more than a foot wide opened on the forehead of the Goddess of Harvests statue, and a black eyeball emanating an evil aura slowly emerged from the gap. Who exactly are you! Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly and shouted loudly. Who am I, hahaha, I am the Goddess of Harvest, this is my Divine Domain, my temple; who else could I be! A proud laugh filled the air, no longer resembling the kind and affectionate voice from before. Shes fallen! A flash of insight suddenly crossed Song Jians mind. This was the Divine Fall Land of the Goddess of Harvest, and the name of the dungeon was Divine Fall Land. It was impossible for the Goddess of Harvest to revive, much less to transform into an Evil God. You are just a wisp of Divine Thought of the Goddess of Harvest; you, like the Temple Holy Spirit, have been tempted by Abyssal Hell and fallen! Song Jian roared. Fallen? No, this is not falling. I have gained a rebirth, I have revived! Boom~ The entire statue suddenly came to life, ablaze with black flames. The once sacred statue slowly transformed into a woman clad in a black dress. Despite her face being identical to before, her eyes and expressions were filled with temptation, and her clothing was much more revealing, making her appear as if she were a succubus from Abyssal Hell itself. Mortal, surrender your soul, your Domain Power, and I will grant you eternal life! The towering statue boomed, the bundle of wheat it held now transformed into a long whip covered in barbs, and the Divine Flame in its other hand had become a black sword. Divine Fall! This time, without any hesitation, Song Jian unleashed the Divine Fall technique from the Chaos Sword Canon. This move could cause terrifying damage to beings with Divine properties. sea??h th n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ A Sword Qi, thirty feet long, burst forth from the Sky-breaking Sword, slashing towards the towering statue. The statue, appearing to move slowly yet with incredible speed, swung its barbed whip to curl around the massive Sword Qi. Merely the pressure made Song Jian feel unstable; he was facing a true deity, who with a casual wave of her hand could unleash earth-shattering power. No, its not a deity at all, just a monster transformed from a wisp of the Goddess of Harvests Divine Thought after her fall! Song Jian thought to himself. At that moment, he was no match for a real deity, but if it was merely a wisp of Divine Thought, Song Jian would not take it too seriously. Break! With a loud shout, the Divine Fall Sword Energy suddenly burst into light, as bright as day within the temple. The terrifying aura, like a surging tsunami, swept towards the towering statue and clashed with the long whip covered in barbs in an instant. Chapter 1561 - Chapter 1561 Chapter 1562 Black Ice Chapter 1561: Chapter 1562 Black Ice Chapter 1561: Chapter 1562 Black Ice Boom~ A thunderous blast erupted as the barbed whip broke inch by inch when it came into contact with the Divine Fall Sword Energy. It should be known that this whip was a weapon fallen from the Goddess of Harvest, infused with the divine. Although it had not reached the level of a true divine weapon, it was unlike any common weapon. However, Divine Fall Sword Energy was specifically designed to counter the divine. Without the divine, a single hit would at most repel the whip, but with divine essence, the characteristics of the Divine Fall Sword Energy were ignited, directly destroying the divine weapon. No! The goddesss remnant soul, clad in a black dress, let out a piercing scream. This weapon had been a divine artifact of the Goddess of Harvest, transformed from the Golden Wheat Spike. Although it was only a weapon with divinity, given a few hundred years to nurture, it had the potential to become a true divine artifact. Moreover, the goddesss remnant soul had planned to leverage this weapon after her ascension to reach an even higher tier of existence. But unexpectedly, it was destroyed in its first use. With the ability of the goddesss remnant soul now, there was no way to create a second divine weapon like this one, permanently severing her path to ascension. Unforgivable, I will flay your skin and shred your muscles, I will refine your soul and forge your bones! The goddesss remnant soul showed a ferocious expression. The black eye on her forehead transformed into a bizarre vertical pupil, emitting a dazzling black light that shot towards Song Jian. The giant goddess statue, emitting black light as thick as a bucket, swept towards Song Jian like a laser. Song Jian instantly felt a chill run up his spine and dared not confront it directly, but could only helplessly dodge. The black light, like a lightsaber, followed the turning of the statues head, sweeping Song Jians silhouette throughout the entire temple. This move was the finishing blow of the goddesss remnant soul. It would randomly lock onto any one person in the team. If the target did not dodge, they would be killed instantly; if they dodged, it could potentially hit a teammate, a disgusting move that could disrupt the teams formation. However, with only Song Jian present, besides its formidable offensive power, the other effects could not be brought into play. The black column of light did not move quickly, and Song Jian could easily escape it. In just five seconds, the temple was in shambles, its tough materials unable to withstand the statues black light attacks. This commotion had already alarmed the two demi-god level powerhouses outside the temple. Basfords expression changed; he had thought he was the only one who entered this dungeon, not expecting someone to be faster than him. I must hasten my pace, otherwise, the opportunity will be snatched away right before my eyes, Basford thought to himself. Die, Basfords expression was as dark as water, unleashing his ultimate technique. Flames boom erupted violently from his body, changing from red to pale blue, as the temperature soared by several hundred degrees in an instant. His height also shot up by five meters, as if a deity had descended. The man in the white robe seemed to sense something as a sinister smile crept onto his lips. Fall into corruption, fall into corruption. Even the goddess has fallen, what more do I have to hold onto the man in the white robe murmured to himself, his face showing a twisted expression, one moment in agony, the next with a sinister smile. His white robe, especially at the edges, turned pitch black like ink. Shadows like tentacles leisurely climbed upwards from the hem. Finally, Patu was completely wrapped in a bundle of Black Ice. An area of tens of meters was covered in frost, which slowly turned to Black Ice, clusters shining like crystals with a strange glimmer. Boom, boom, boom~ Transformed into a flame giant, Basford kept casting flame spells toward Patu, one powerful spell after another striking the Black Ice, yet unable to inflict any damage. This Black Ice was actually immune to Basfords flame damage, which was something the already all-out Basford found hard to accept. How is this possible? Even true deities couldnt be unscathed Basford was shocked, staring dumbfounded at the mass of Black Ice before him, a hint of fear rising in his heart. Crack~ Moments later, cracks appeared on the surface of the Black Ice, and finally, it exploded entirely. Patu now looked like a close combat warrior, dressed in Black Ice armor, holding a Black Ice shield in one hand and gripping a Black Ice lance in the other. Frost Impact! With his eyes blood-red, Patu was no longer in his previous white-robed priestly appearance but had transformed into an armored warrior. His lance shone with a blinding light as he charged toward Basford. Enshrouded in a black light, the lance blade emitted endless deep cold, leaving a thick path of ice where it passed on the ground. Patu was extremely fast, crossing tens of meters in an instant, arriving right in front of the flame giant, Basford. Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The intense chill made even Basford, now a flame giant, feel a trace of coldness, and the pale blue flames on his body were instantly suppressed. Thrust~ The lance pierced through Basfords chest with the swiftness of lightning, a spurt of fresh blood shooting out, only to evaporate before hitting the ground. Basfords presence immediately weakened. You, this isnt Frost Law said Basford with a look of shock, unable to help shouting out loud. Correct, this is Black Ice Law! Or, you could also call it the Abyssal Ice Law Patus face revealed a sly smile as he glanced at the temple, and with a fierce shake of his lance, a swirling force emerged from it, sending numerous fragments of Black Ice hurtling towards Basford. Basfords face turned pale as he could feel the force capable of tearing his body apart. He didnt dare to hold back any longer, his body covered in a burst of blue flames which then disappeared. The next second, a burst of blue flames appeared out of thin air ten meters away, Basford having teleported there using the power of the flames. At this moment, Basfords chest bore a large hole with fragments of Black Ice around the wound, preventing it from healing. Countless blue flames kept licking at the Black Ice, trying to melt it away. Although somewhat effective, the process was too slow; the wound was unlikely to heal before the battle ended. You are just one step away from God-level, Son of Flames, well-deserving of your reputation. But unfortunately, today you shall fall here, becoming Abyssal prey Patu seemed to have become someone else, his cheeks marked with black demonic patterns, resembling a warrior as he continued to charge toward Basford. Chapter 1562 - Chapter 1562 Chapter 1653 Three Treasures Chapter 1562: Chapter 1653: Three Treasures Chapter 1562: Chapter 1653: Three Treasures The power of ice, fused with Abyssal Power, has increased strength by at least fifty percent, even more Basfords heart sank as he saw Patu continuing to charge towards him. Basford gritted his teeth, grabbed a badge on his chest, held it in his hand, and chanted loudly, Patata! Boom~ Countless golden rays burst forth from the badge, leaking out between Basfords fingers. The light was incredibly dazzling and filled with a warm power. The Black Ice at the original wound quickly melted away under the illumination of these golden rays, and Basfords wounds also began to slowly heal. However, the lost Vitality Points could not be replenished. The Sun Holy Emblem? A look of surprise appeared on Patus face. You should know that the Sun Holy Emblem is a one-time use item. Once used, it will disappear entirely, and such an emblem is worth at least one hundred Purple Crystals, a priceless treasure. A pained expression also appeared on Basfords face as he hurled the already activated Sun Holy Emblem towards Patu. At this moment, Patu was already in a charging state, unable to dodge in time. He could only raise his shield high and protect himself in front of him as he collided with the Sun Holy Emblem. Boom! A thunderous roar caused Basford to temporarily go deaf, his eyes filled with the blinding light from the explosion of the Sun Holy Emblem, as if thousands of needles were stabbing into his eyes. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was like a nuclear explosion, a huge mushroom cloud rose into the sky, vigorous energy spilled out in all directions like massive waves, and Basford felt like a tiny boat in a raging sea, in danger of being overturned at any given moment. One moment he was tossed to the crest of a wave, the next he plunged into a trough. Spurt~ Basfords body finally smashed into the palaces outer wall, his whole body in severe pain as if all his bones had been shattered, and a mouthful of scorching blood sprayed out from his mouth. When Basfords vision returned, he was shocked to see that the plaza beside the vineyard had become a huge crater. The surrounding soil had turned into magma, emitting a scorching glow. Indeed, the Sun Holy Emblem worth a hundred Purple Crystals is overwhelmingly powerful! Basford exclaimed, With such power, not just a Demi-God Level, but even a true deity wouldnt be able to withstand this blow. The Sun Holy Emblem was tremendously powerful, and its attributes were specifically effective against Abyssal and ice attributes. Basford believed that Patu must have been scattered to the winds, likely with no corpse left to find. However, Basford did not expect that at the very bottom of the magma pit, there stood an ice crystal taller than a man, the entire crystal was black, resembling black jade. Within the ice crystal, a blurry figure was sealed, motionless, without the slightest breath. Basford waited for a long time, but Patu did not show up. Standing in front of the crater, he burst into loud laughter. Moments later, a figure suddenly appeared at the entrance to the temple. Basford looked up, and his face changed drastically. Song Jian, when did you get in here? Basford growled, his eyes filled with resentful fury, believing that Song Jian must have sneaked into the temple while he was fighting with Patu. Now that Song Jian has dared to show himself, had the chance to ascend to godhood within the temple already been seized by Song Jian? Song Jian, dont forget, we had signed a Sacred Contract, Basfords body trembled slightly as he roared loudly, The chance for godhood is mine, mine! The Sacred Contract cannot be violated, Song Jian laughed, How could I possibly be like you, daring to violate it when I know what the punishment would be? The chance for godhood is right there in the temple; you just have to go in and find it. Just dont forget that theres another clause in the Sacred ContractCaside from the divine opportunity, all other items are mine A stunned expression appeared on Basfords face. He pointed at Song Jian, wanting to say something, but his lips quivered, and in the end, he said nothing. The reason Basford had snuck into the valley and come here alone was partly because, having already detected the entrance, Song Jian and the City of Hope were no longer of any use to him. On the other hand, Basford was also reluctant to give the other treasures of Divine Fall Land to Song Jian, since aside from the chance for godhood, the rest of the temples treasures were also worth a fortune. As long as Basford entered here alone, there was no breach of the contract. However, if he and Song Jian entered together, then they would have to strictly abide by the terms of the contract. The instance hadnt completely ended yet, so the punishment had not been triggered. If, upon completion of the instance, Basford didnt hand over all the items he had obtained to Song Jian, then the punishment stipulated by the Sacred Contract would certainly be triggered. It wasnt just that Basford was a Demi-God Level powerhouse; even if he became a divine-level powerhouse, he would not possibly dare to violate the content of the Sacred Contract. Will you take it or not? A mocking smile appeared on Song Jians face. After all, Basford had killed quite a few BOSSes after entering the instance. Although he hadnt touched ordinary items, the ones he had taken were all rare treasures. Take them! Basford hesitated for a long time and finally threw three treasures toward Song Jian, a pained expression on his face. Song Jians eyes brightenedCthe three treasures were all Legendary items radiating a purple-golden glow. Indeed, these are no ordinary treasures! Song Jian thought to himself. The Heaven Shaking Hammer, the Supreme Bone, and a Bronze fragment. The Heaven Shaking Hammer was a level 120 Legendary quality weapon that could be used by warrior classes. However, it was a two-handed weapon, meaning that it couldnt be used with a shield. Only those Berserkers seeking high attack power would choose it. The attributes are top-notch! Having glanced at the Heaven Shaking Hammers attributes, Song Jians eyes were full of admiration. Besides its incredibly high attack, the Heaven Shaking Hammer also had three active attack skills, making it truly a premium piece of legendary equipment. However, such equipment was currently beyond the reach of players. Even if one could afford it, they couldnt use it right away, much like the divine necklace Song Jian had acquired. The Supreme Bone was an external piece of equipment that could be absorbed by anyone. However, it was best used by newcomers to the game because the attribute of the Supreme Bone granted additional attribute points with each level up. If Song Jian used it himself, the hundred-plus levels he had already passed would be wasted, as he wouldnt get attribute point compensation. What a pity, if only I had obtained this piece of equipment when I first entered the game Song Jian caressed the palm-sized Supreme Bone, his heart full of regret. It was probably the highest grade external piece of equipment he had ever seen. As for the Bronze fragment, it was the most inconspicuous among the three treasures. However, after Song Jian checked its attributes, he felt it was the most valuable of the three. Chapter 1563 - Chapter 1563 Chapter 1564 Enhancement Chapter 1563: Chapter 1564: Enhancement Chapter 1563: Chapter 1564: Enhancement This bronze fragment was only the size of a palm, its surface etched with complex convex and concave patterns that were indiscernible in design. Along the edges, the clear fractures indicated that it had been broken off from a complete object. Even as a shattered piece, it was a legendary-quality treasure, emitting a purplish-gold glow. The properties of the bronze fragment were merely listed as a part of some treasure, which altogether consisted of three such fragments. Collecting all three pieces would allow for the reassembly of the complete artifact, and only then would its true properties be revealed. The attributes of the bronze fragment were a series of question marks, but the items description clearly stated, This item was one of the Ancient Divine Kings most cherished treasures Ancient Divine King A contemplative look appeared in Song Jians eyes. It was known that there were several levels of divinity, with the weakest being the lower deity. Once one controlled the Power of Law and achieved level one hundred eighty, one could advance to that rank. Above that were the intermediate deities, the higher deities, and then there were the Main Deities, whose ranks were numbered at only twelve. Only with the fall of one could a new Main Deity emerge. Above the Main Deities were the God Kings, which might appear only once every millions of years. The birth of each God King was accompanied by a War of the God Kings, where a multitude of deities perished, paving the way for the God King with their bones. Though this bronze fragment seemed ordinary, the fact that the complete object was beloved by a God King suggested that it was an extremely precious divine artifact. If Basford had noticed this line, he would probably endure the punishment of the Sacred Contract rather than hand over the item to me! A sly smile played across Song Jians lips as he glanced at Basford. After handing over the three treasures to Song Jian, Basford suddenly felt a weight lift from his shoulders, as if he had relieved himself of a heavy burden. Yet, he also felt a pang of loss, as if a precious opportunity had slipped away from him. Song Jian, I have fulfilled my promise. Now, may I go look for what you promised? Basford said, his face slightly distorted with unease. Of course, you may. The chance you seek should be within the temple. Go find it yourself; the guardian inside has already been defeated by me! Song Jian said with a smile, toying with the bronze fragment. Basford snorted coldly and launched himself toward the temple, hoping that Patu hadnt perished and would deal Song Jian a severe blow. Stationed in his place, Song Jian waited silently. Basfords figure had already vanished at the temples gateway. Shortly after, a miserable scream emanated from the temple, accompanied by an outburst of Basfords enraged roaring. Song Jian, you dare to deceive me! The sound of Basfords voice was as heart-wrenching as a cuckoo crying blood, but Song Jian merely laughed heartily. In his previous battle with the remnant soul of the Goddess of Harvest, Song Jian had struggled greatly. After only a dozen or so exchanges, he had retreated from the temple. A real deity, even using the meteor-like abilities, was not someone he, a player at the Legendary Realm, could face single-handedly. In the end, Song Jian had managed to diminish only a third of the Goddess statues Vitality Points. Given the disparity in rank, Song Jians damage was greatly reduced. Even when causing true damage, his attacks would often miss when striking the Goddess statueCthe suppression of rank was far more fearsome than that of level. After leaving the temple, the Goddess statue did not pursue him. Stepping out of the temple was akin to leaving the combat area, and the Goddess statue returned to her place. The previously shattered barbed whip had turned back into ears of wheat, and a pale golden flame had reappeared in her right hand. All of this was like a spiders web, masterfully woven and waiting for prey to willingly ensnare itselfCBasford was that prey. Song Jian chuckled and looked over to the large pit. By that time, the lava within the pit had begun to solidify, turning into a dark, solid mass, and the Black Ice Crystal at the bottom of the pit had also come into view. At this moment, Patus Vitality Points within the black ice were less than one-tenth remaining; he was on the brink of death. However, the black ice crystal on the surface of his body was shimmering with a hint of faint golden light. Clearly, this black ice was much more robust than any that had appeared before, containing a trace of the Divine. Such an existence could already be compared to the lowest tier of divine items. This was also why Basford, despite knowing Patu was gravely injured and on the brink of death, did not continue to try to kill him. It wasnt that he didnt want to; rather, the time and cost required for Basford to break through the black ice defense were too great; the gain did not justify the effort. Moreover, he didnt believe Song Jian could break through it either. When he would obtain the chance to become a god and return to kill Patu, it was worth noting that killing a Demi-God level powerhouse meant one could, even if there were no spoils to claim, have a certain chance to comprehend the slain enemys Power of Law. Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian uttered a light shout, and thousands of Spirit Swords appeared, converging in the air into a giant grinding disc. The Sword Qi Grinding Disc, like a dark cloud, loomed over Song Jians head, bringing an ancient and desolate aura that faced him and put everything within hundreds of meters under its oppressive force. I wonder how long your black ice defense will last under my Sword Qi Grinding Disc Song Jian muttered to himself. With a thought, the Sword Qi Grinding Disc slowly started to rotate, and a force of suction pulled the more than one-person-tall Black Ice Crystal from the bottom of the pit into the disc. BoomC The speed at which the grinding disc rotated suddenly slowed, hesitated for a moment, and then gradually returned to its previous speed. A faint scream, almost imperceptible, came from within the disc as the colossal Sword Qi Grinding Disc began to slowly vanish into the void. After a moment, Song Jian gained a massive amount of battle experience. However, he no longer had the means to continue leveling up and had to save up all the battle experience. At the same time, he gained three points of Divinity, which excited Song Jian greatly. Continue to upgrade Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian thought to himself quietly. The proficiency of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art started to increase at a visibly rapid pace, and soon after, it leveled up three times in quick succession. Now, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, which had already been upgraded to a legendary quality, began to show a mysterious change in color. Beneath the purple crystal hue, an iridescent light flickered in and out of visibility. Thousand Swords Art seems to be breaking through the legendary quality A look of surprise emerged in Song Jians eyes. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, an explosion suddenly resounded from the temple. BoomC The whole temple trembled slightly. Song Jian looked up, stomped hard on the ground, and his figure dashed towards the temple like lightning. Chapter 1564 - Chapter 1564 Chapter 1565 Realization Chapter 1564: Chapter 1565: Realization Chapter 1564: Chapter 1565: Realization Basford couldnt afford to be killed, otherwise, with Song Jians strength, it would be impossible to clear this instance. The next time they entered this instance, who knows when that would be? At the very least, it would be extremely difficult for players to obtain the Divine Power Crystals within the next two or three years. Just as Song Jian re-entered the temple, he saw the fallen statue of the goddess firmly stepping on Basford. Basford transformed into a ball of Flame and instantly escaped to a spot a dozen meters away. Turning his head and seeing Song Jian, a look of grief and indignation emerged on Basfords face. Song Jian, didnt you just say that you killed the Guardian? Basford bellowed. Of course, there was originally a fallen Temple Holy Spirit inside the temple, which is also at the Demi-God Level. Ive already killed it! Song Jian replied, taking out the necklace hed obtained and showing it to Basford before putting it back into his inventory. That isnt the Guardian. Its a fall from grace, a remnant of the Goddess of Harvest thats merged with the statue. If you want to seize the chance to ascend to godhood, you must defeat it! Song Jian shrugged his shoulders and said, Im only in the Legendary Realm. Im no match for it Oh, right, if our opponent is too powerful and we cant beat them, it wouldnt count as a breach of the Sacred Contract if we fail to secure your chance to ascend to godhood, right? At this, Basford was momentarily at a loss for words, trembling with anger. The fallen goddesss statue had already locked onto Basford, launching a relentless assault against him. Dodging the attacks, Basford unwillingly asked, Tell me, what is the price you require? Will you still help me kill it? Heh, you mentioned before that you would share your experience of breaking through from the Legendary Realm to the Demi-God Realm with me, Song Jian said with a smile. Basford cast a glance at Song Jian who merely stood at the Temple Gate, unwilling to take a step forward. Taking a deep breath, Basford said word by word, The key to breaking through from the Legendary Realm to the Demi-God Realm is the comprehension of the Power of Law. And how do you comprehend the Power of Law? You must rely on Domain Power. Domain Power is like sand, very loose, while the Power of Law is like glazed glass, though made by kiln firing, its completely different from sand! Sand, glazed glass Song Jian frowned deeply, his mind racing with thoughts as he began to think rapidly. Seeing Song Jian standing at the gate pondering how to upgrade Domain Power to the Power of Law, Basford nearly choked on his own blood in frustration. Is this something you can comprehend in a short time? Basford roared inwardly: Is this the time to comprehend the Power of Law? Do you want to see me dead Burning, forging, remolding Song Jian muttered to himself like someone lost in a spell, his Domain Power unwittingly released to its limit. The power of the Time Domain enveloped the entire great hall in almost an instant. Song Jians Time Domain had devoured many treasures containing the Time Law and was already saturated, ready to upgrade to the Time Law. Still, it always seemed like there was a glass window separating it. Boom! With a thunderous roar, Song Jians body jolted violently, and transparent flames started to burn around him. Basford was momentarily stunned, then his face showed a look of shock. Madman, youre an utter madman! Basford screamed at the top of his lungs while dodging attacks and cursing furiously, Youve actually set your Domain Power ablaze. Have you gone insane? Do you actually believe that by doing this, youll truly comprehend the Power of Law? Madman, once the Domain Power burns out, it will disappear completely. If it burns up, youll plummet right back down to the Legendary Realm Boom! The fallen goddess statue, wielding a bone whip covered in barbs, harshly lashed out at Basford. A series of pale blue fireballs condensed in front of Basford and shot like a line towards the bone whip. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A series of explosions erupted, and the entire bone whip began burning with a pale blue flame. These flames, like bone-corroding maggots, persisted in burning on the surface of the bone whip. An eerie smile appeared on Basfords lips, Haha, fooled, finally fooled! My Bone-corroding Demonic Flame is a Divine skill. Once touched even slightly, it will burn uncontrollably until nothing is left. Hahahaha, until nothing is left! Basford had long realized that the bone whip in the hands of the Goddess statue, which appeared to be a weapon, was actually one with the statue itself. Once touched by the Bone-corroding Demonic Flame, the statue would not be able to rid itself of it. Squeak squeak squeak~ The bone whip made a squeak squeak sound as it burned, and the flames began to spread from the bone whip toward the palm of the Goddess statue. Soon, a dark aura emanated from the palm of the Goddess statue, resisting the upward creep of the pale blue flames. Its no use, the more you resist, the faster the flames consume Basford muttered to himself, before turning his gaze towards Song Jian. At that moment, half of Song Jians Domain Power had already burned, but he still showed no signs of understanding the Time Law, which is the most difficult of all Laws to comprehend, even more so than the Space Law. The Time Law encompasses myriad aspects. Once truly comprehended, Song Jian, even with only Demi-God Realm cultivation, could fight beyond his level and contend with true deities. Sand forged into glaze, forged into glaze Song Jian murmured to himself, using the burning power to continuously condense his Domain Power, gathering it tightly. But most of the Domain Power only served as fuel for the burning, turning to ash. Despite having used up the majority, not a single bit of Domain Power had yet to coalesce. Just then, the Time Domain mark on Song Jians chest suddenly burst into brilliant light, and the burning power on Song Jians body surged, instantly consuming the remaining third of his Domain Power. Basford couldnt help sighing, shaking his head. The complete burning of Domain Power was highly probable; he had never believed that Song Jian would succeed. You no longer have the right to stand before me and speak as an equal! A scornful smile emerged on Basfords lips. Every year, countless geniuses emerged, and just as many fell. There were plenty of self-assured talents like Song Jian, but a true genius is absolutely impossible to find among them. Basford withdrew his gaze and looked towards the statue. By now, the pale blue flames had reached the wrist of the Goddess statue, continuing to burn. Crack, crack~ Fracture sounds echoed, and the bone whip, eroded by the Law of Flames, could no longer endure the scorching and broke apart once again. Each segment burned with flames, turning directly to black ash as they fell to the ground, scattering down. Burning out was just a matter of time. The chance to become a god, hahaha Excitement flared in Basfords eyes. This time, he was only half a step away from divinity. No, he could now say that it was within easy reach; he only needed to wait patiently for a short while, and he would acquire the Goddess of Harvests legacy and become a true deity. However, just as Basfords entire focus was on the Goddess statue, a dazzling light suddenly burst from the chest of Song Jian at the Temple Gate. The light, like multicolored glaze, exuded a sacred aura. Chapter 1565 - Chapter 1565 Chapter 1566 Promotion Chapter 1565: Chapter 1566: Promotion Chapter 1565: Chapter 1566: Promotion Song Jian seemed to have realized something, but his eyes were still filled with a bewildered look, involuntarily extending his right hand forward. Boom! A silent roar erupted in Song Jians mind, and suddenly, before his eyes, a River of Time appeared, where all of history was laid bare before him, revealing its secrets one by one. All of this was unknown to Basford, who merely observed the flames that surrounded Song Jian slowly dissipating, his Domain Power fading to a mere whisper, prompting him to sigh inwardly and turn all his attention to the statue of the Goddess. By now, the flames had crawled up half of the Goddesss arm. Although the speed of the spread was slow, its advance was steady, and it was only a matter of time before the entire statue would be engulfed in flame. Desecration! The enormous statue, raising its right hand sword, pointed at Basford, and a grand voice instantly filled the entire temple. Basford felt a tightness on his body and an inexplicable sense of oppression in his heart, the energy circulating inside him slowing, his strength rapidly draining away as if struck by an unknown attack, enveloped by a shadowy presence. How could this be Basford furrowed his brows. Unknown to him, his attribute pane now displayed a Desecrator debuff, which comprehensively lowered his stats and included a continuous bleeding effect. Without timely removal, it wouldnt take long for Basford to die from the steady blood loss. What was most terrifying was that if Basford died under the effect of the Desecrator debuff, his soul would not find release, and he would become a slave to the Goddesss statue. Demi-God Level premonition made Basford instantly tense up, feeling that if he didnt do something soon, his life would indeed be in danger! Flame! Basford bellowed, his entire body transforming into a mass of flame. He wasnt transforming into a fire giant but into Flame Essence. The Flame Essence had no offensive capabilities but possessed a miraculous effect to heal oneself and remove negative states. However, this skill came with a risk, as it left him without any ability to attack and reduced his defense to zero, meaning it could only be used in relatively safe conditions. After transforming into Flame Essence, Basford finally felt a bit of relief, his Vitality Points slowly recovering, but the feeling of being shrouded in shadows never diminished. Desecration, desecration, could it be that I have been branded a Desecrator, which is why this is happening? Basfords heart sank, realizing that even assuming the form of Flame Essence couldnt remove the Desecrator debuff. A Desecrator is a sinner, and as long as the divine remains, the status of Desecrator cannot be erased. If thats the case, then you must be destroyed! With resolve, Basford ceased the Flame Essence skill, reverting to the form of the fire giant and charging at the Goddesss statue. In his fire giant form, Basford, in terms of height, was only a head shorter than the Goddess statue, making them evenly matched opponents. By this time, the flames on the statues arm had spread to the shoulder, the whole limb charred black, rendered utterly unusable. Two towering giants moved with what seemed to be sluggish motions, yet in actuality, their speed was extremely fast, leaving no time to dodge. One could only rely on ones own body to endure the hits, as fist met flesh and the resounding booms were incessant. At this point, Basford had completely disregarded Song Jian standing at the entrance of the temple. In his eyes, Song Jians frenzied actions were tantamount to seeking death. Having his Domain Power totally consumed would surely damage his foundation, and such a being no longer warranted Basfords concern. Right then, Song Jian had fully immersed himself in his own world, where a giant Infinity Symbol glowed with a golden brilliance in his mind. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each strand of the golden light brought Song Jian insights, immersing him in the contemplation of time, and his Time Domain, which had burned itself out, seemed to experience a spring of rebirth, sprouting a green tinge from its roots. Boom~ A thunderous sound came from within Song Jians body, as if a hammer were tirelessly forging something. On the other side, the battle between Basford and the statue of the Goddess had escalated to an intense phase. Now, half of the Goddesss body burned with pale blue flames, while on the other side, the verdant Divine Power continuously resisted the flames corrosion. For some unknown reason, the verdant Divine Power seemed utterly ineffective against the pale blue flames. Basford burst into laughter, It turns out you are only a deity in name, not worth mentioning. The Divine you possess is not even comparable to mine, a Demi-God Level being. What right do you have to call yourself a deity? The Flame Giant opened his arms wide, enveloping the Goddesss statue in a tight embrace as he transformed into a ball of Flame, merging with the pale blue flames. In an instant, the Goddesss statue was engulfed by fire, burning fiercely. Basfords laughter, filled with triumphant delight, resonated throughout the entire temple, while the statue of the Goddess let out a loud scream before crumbling into ruins. A wisp of the Goddess of Harvests fallen Divine Thought, although still possessing the power of a deity, in truth had very little Divine left, even less than that of the Demi-God Level Basford. Next to the debris that was once the statue of the Goddess, a pale golden crystal the size of a fingernail slowly emerged. This pale golden crystal, with the tricolored Divine Light dancing on its surface, was clearly an item of divinity. Basfords eyes lit up as he chuckled loudly, snatching up the tricolor glowing object. This was the key item he needed to ascend to a true deitys level. As long as he could completely integrate this Divine Crystal, he would undoubtedly advance to become a true Divine being. As for the other items dropped by the crumbling statue of the Goddess, Basford viewed them as worthless, tossing them aside like trash. Looking at the Divine Crystal in his hand, Basfords face showed a moment of hesitation. Merging with the crystal was an exceedingly important task that must not be disturbed. Now that the fallen Divine Thought of the Goddess of Harvest had been extinguished, it was an opportune time to integrate with the Divine Crystal. Do you plan to ascend to a deitys level right here? I dont think thats a good idea! Behind Basford, a figure emerged. Turning his head, he saw Song Jian standing at the temples entrance, looking at him with a smile. At that moment, a tricolored Divine Light appeared behind Song Jians head, and the air emanating from him grew even more profound. Seeing the tricolored Divine Light behind Song Jians head, which coalesced into a divine rune that Basford couldnt comprehend, Basfords face immediately darkened. I would never have thought you could actually advance to a Demi-God Level being Basford said in a low voice, his heart filled with shock. Chapter 1566 - Chapter 1566 Chapter 1567 Divine Skill Chapter 1566: Chapter 1567: Divine Skill Chapter 1566: Chapter 1567: Divine Skill ` Burning the power of his domain to perceive the corresponding power of law was, in Basfords view, an act of suicidal madness. Yet, to his surprise, the human before him had actually accomplished it; it was nothing short of a miracle. However, this made Basford even more wary of Song Jian. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Glancing at the Divine Crystal in his hand, Basford revealed a confident smile, I have already obtained the opportunity for godhood; the rest is all yours! After speaking, Basford slowly walked toward the exit of the God Temple. As he approached Song Jian, Basford had adjusted himself to peak condition, and the Divine Flames were slowly gathering inside him. One must know that the divine for a God-level powerhouse is an extremely precious treasure, let alone for a Demi-God Level one. The reason Basfords Divine Flames were so terrifyingly powerful was precisely because they had merged with divine fire. But this divinity was also critical for Basfords ascension to God-level. If he were to unleash the Divine Flames again in a short span, it could greatly damage Basford himself, potentially affecting his core. By then, even if he had the Divine Crystal, Basfords advancement to God-level might fail. Song Jian watched as Basford slowly approached, cracking a slight smile and taking a step aside, making a welcoming gesture. Basfords heart relaxed at once, he shot a smile back at Song Jian and slowly left the God Temple. After leaving the God Temple, Basford finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly fled toward the dungeon entrance. In his view, it wouldnt be long before he became a God-level powerhouse with the Divine Crystal in hand, and by then, a Demi-God Level Song Jian would be no match for him. Song Jian watched as Basford left, making no move to stop him. At this moment, he was not Basfords match; the horror of those Divine Flames was quite troublesome for Song Jian as well. Divine skills It wont be long before I have them too, Song Jian murmured to himself, slowly heading toward the shattered deity statue. Next to the statue were scattered seven or eight blue and green pieces of equipment, among them one that emitted a faint silver glow. These were level one hundred and fifty equipment, which was still too high-end for players. Moreover, these pieces of equipment were not of high grade, and the best use for them was to be melted down by a Forging Master into high-grade materials. Song Jian picked up all these items and then turned his attention to the pile of shattered statue fragments. It seems that these broken stone fragments have no divinity left Song Jian shook his head. After all, the last BOSS, the remnants of the Goddess of Harvest, could not contain much divinity. Otherwise, it wouldnt have been so powerless in the face of Basfords Divine Flames. Now, even if these broken stones were thrown into the Sword Qi Grinding Disc, it would likely be impossible to extract a hint of divinity from them. As Song Jian hesitated, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth from the heap of rubble, and before his eyes, a towering mountain peak appeared, with a staircase over five meters wide extending from his feet all the way to the summit. At the top of the mountain, a gigantic deity statue stood at a height of fifty to sixty meters, even larger than the Goddess statue within the God Temple. What is this? An illusion? Song Jian narrowed his eyes and immediately used his Perception Eye skill. The scene that had seemed so real before now started to seem illusionary. As I thought, merely an illusion A hint of disdain crept onto the corner of Song Jians mouth. Human, are you willing to inherit my mantle, accept my legacy, and become a True Godson? A grand voice arose beside Song Jians ear. You only need to climb to the summit, come before my statue, pray sincerely, and you will earn my favor! ` Hahaha, just a remnant soul, and yet it still dares to overestimate itself, trying to deceive me? Song Jian burst into laughter, unwitting, everything before his eyes was a trap. The moment he stepped on the staircase and climbed the mountain, he actually fell into the opponents trap. The strand of the Goddess of Harvests remnant soul had been severely injured by Basford, but it was, after all, the remnant of a gods soul, resilient as can be, yet it hadnt completely faded away. Now, it even resorted to casting illusions, trying to deceive Song Jian. If Song Jian were fooled, a Demi-God level tonic would likely allow the remnant soul to instantly recover. Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords ArtCSword Qi Grinding Disc! With a soft shout, countless Spirit Swords emerged from his body, converging in the air into a massive grinding disc that slowly began to rotate. Waves of invisible force emanated from the grinding disc, pulsing outwards in all directions. Boom, boom, boom, boom~ The series of booms caused the surrounding space to resonate. The illusion before him instantly shattered like glass, revealing a translucent specter before Song Jians eyes. This specter was none other than the fallen Goddess of Harvest. She was draped in a black cloak that completely hid her face. She looked nothing like the Goddess of Harvest, and more like an envoy of the Death God. Lowly human, you have forsaken the lofty glory of achievement, so what awaits you is only death and endless punishment! The specter slightly lifted its head, and a sinister dark red light shot out from its eyes. However, at that moment, a powerful suction force suddenly surged from the Sword Qi Grinding Disc, causing the specter before him to twist and distort, much like a wisp of fog being pulled toward the disc. No, it cant be The specters body elongated and deformed, unable to maintain its original appearance. The black cloak was torn to shreds, and only then did Song Jian see that the opponents body was densely covered with demonic runes, as if they were naturally a part of its flesh. Thunderous roaring~ The grinding disc began to spin rapidly. By now, the remnant specter of the soul was already at deaths door, nothing but an empty shell incapable of harming Song Jian even without the Sword Qi Grinding Disc. It didnt take long for Song Jian to gain two points of Divinity, and the Goddess of Harvests last remnant of a soul completely dissipated. Song Jian was somewhat surprised. He had thought he would gain at most one point of Divinity but ended up receiving two. Without hesitation, Song Jian invested these two points of Divinity into the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. In an instant, the skill slot for the Thousand Swords Art radiated blinding shimmering light, ascending directly from Legendary Realm to become a Divine skill. All attributes disappeared from view and then slowly began to coalesce anew. The Thousand Swords Art, now a Divine skill, was also nurturing the properties that a Divine skill should possess. The skill slot for the Thousand Swords Art was no longer visible, replaced by a dazzling orb of shimmering light. Song Jian observed this light patiently, waiting for the upgraded Thousand Swords Art, whose power would probably be even greater than he had imagined. Chapter 1567 - Chapter 1567 Chapter 1568 Sword Formation Fusion Chapter 1567: Chapter 1568: Sword Formation Fusion Chapter 1567: Chapter 1568: Sword Formation Fusion Is it finally going to undergo a qualitative change? A hint of excitement appeared in Song Jians eyes. The power of Thousand Swords Art was tremendous, but it could only affect bosses in the Legendary Realm. Demi-God Level powerhouses could easily break free from the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Furthermore, each summoned Spirit Sword was easily destroyed, their quality at best comparable to golden, or even silver-quality weapons. Slightly more formidable bosses could easily shatter them, and if it werent for the sheer number of Spirit Swords, the Thousand Swords Art would have truly become a useless skill. From the very beginning until now, Thousand Swords Art had already devoured eight points of Divinity, which could even have been used to create a lesser god of divine Power. The level of Thousand Swords Art had finally reached level thirty; two points of Divinity had unexpectedly raised it by three and a half levels, from twenty-six to a full level thirty, which also surprised Song Jian. The maxed-out Thousand Swords Art radiated a tricolored glaze-like divine light, all its attributes having transformed. The number of summoned Spirit Swords broke through to ten thousand, and the grade of each one was comparable to that of epic-quality weapons. Most importantly, the attached Red Lotus Karma Fire seemed to have also changed; the originally dark red flames now had a hint of pale gold at the edges, looking somewhat sacred. A smile appeared on Song Jians lips, and just as he was about to close the skill panel, ten thousand Spirit Swords automatically appeared beside him. These Spirit Swords were all mere phantoms, and when touched, one couldnt feel their existence at all. Whats going on? For a moment, Song Jian was very surprised. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation, where Thousand Swords Art had triggered automatically without him casting it. Countless Spirit Swords surged into the air, evolving into lotus leaves, forming the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Then, countless Sword Qi burst from the Sword Formation, and a dazzling Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword appeared above the Red Lotus Sword Array. Automatic evolution of the subsequent formation; what is it trying to do? Song Jian felt puzzled. Now that Thousand Swords Art had advanced to a Divine skill, it was completely out of his control, and he had no clue about the current changes. In the void, the dazzling Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword condensed. Normally, as soon as the Red Lotus Sword appeared, it would lock onto the enemy trapped within the Red Lotus Sword Array, delivering a fatal blow, but now it was evolving on its own. With no enemy present, Song Jian didnt know what the Red Lotus Sword would do next and could only wait patiently. Moments later, the Red Lotus Sword actually fell vertically from the sky, as if there were an enemy inside the Sword Formation, piercing straight into it. Boom, rumble~ A thunderous roar rose, and the Red Lotus Sword Array trembled slightly. The Red Lotus Sword gradually sank into the Sword Array, and within a short time, it was fully engulfed with no trace of the Red Lotus Sword to be seen. The Red Lotus Sword Array hasnt disappeared Song Jians brows furrowed. It was known that once the Red Lotus Sword fell, the Red Lotus Sword Array would dissipate in an extremely short time, revealing the trapped enemies inside, but this time, after the Red Lotus Sword merged with the Sword Array, the Sword Array didnt disappear. Not only did it not disappear, but many golden runes also emerged on the surface of the Red Lotus Sword Array. These runes seemed alive, moving continuously on the surface of the Sword Array. The runes collided with one another; some devoured each other, some simply shattered, turning into golden light and merging into the Sword Array. In no time at all, countless Sword Qi surged out again, condensing above the Red Lotus Sword Array into a giant hand. Is this the subsequent evolution of the Sword Formation after it has devoured? Song Jian was dumbfounded, watching everything that unfolded before him, and inexplicably, he felt that he might no longer be able to cast Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword again. The shape of the Red Lotus Sword Array began to slowly change, and at this time, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint had already formed above, pressing down on the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation like Mount Tai. Boom~ The Palm Imprint and the Red Lotus Sword Array collided violently once again, the Palm Imprint seemingly trying to crush the Sword Array with one blow, causing the entire Sword Array to shake violently. Golden runes that surfaced on it burst one after another, and cracks appeared on its surface, spreading across the Sword Array like a spider web. The Sword Qi Palm Imprint, with only the power of one strike, failed to destroy the Red Lotus Sword Array and began to collapse and disintegrate, being absorbed entirely by the Red Lotus Sword Array. The Red Lotus Sword Array began to transform into a strange shape, its surface appearing like a flowy curtain of water, constantly shaking, with its form changing repeatedly as if it had not yet decided on its final shape. Swallowing, it swallowed again, the Sword Qi Palm Imprint Song Jian was somewhat at a loss for words, as the Sword Qi Palm Imprint, like the Red Lotus Sword, had also disappeared without a trace, never to be evolved again. This was a Sword Formation that had evolved by the will of the Thousand Swords Art, yet in the end, it devoured itself. Song Jian didnt know what to say anymore. The vast Palm Imprint was entirely swallowed by the Red Lotus Sword Array, followed by the appearance of the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Among all the evolving Sword Formations, the Sword Qi Stone Tower was considered quite formidable, capable of absorbing the souls of the mighty, enhancing the proficiency of the Thousand Swords Art. In Song Jians view, the Sword Qi Grinding Disc was just an upgraded version of the Sword Qi Stone Tower, with its initial form still being the Sword Qi Stone Tower. The Sword Qi Stone Tower seemed to sense the danger, and at the moment of its concentration, it roared as it pressed down towards the Red Lotus Sword Array. With a thunderous roar, the Sword Qi Stone Tower and the Red Lotus Sword Array collided, flattening the Red Lotus Sword Array significantly. From a distance, the Red Lotus Sword Array now appeared like a pedestal, supporting the Sword Qi Stone Tower. The rumbling sound was incessant, as the nine-story Stone Tower glowed brilliantly, with the gates of each story fully opened. Infinite soul power surged from within the tower, emitting a series of ghostly wails and howls. This soul power quickly condensed in the void, taking on various shapes. Song Jian looked around and saw that they were all images of bosses whose soul power had been absorbed by the Sword Qi Stone Tower. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These soul bodies continuously attacked the Red Lotus Sword Array, with explosions sounding intermittently. However, in the next moment, the surface of the Red Lotus Sword Array suddenly burst with a mass of dark red flames, incinerating all these soul bodies to nothing. The Red Lotus Karma Fire, which inherently has purification properties, was the bane of these soul bodies. In just thirty seconds, all the emerging soul bodies were completely purified and devoured, and the first layer of the Sword Qi Stone Tower finally couldnt bear it and began to crack and crumble. Crack~ With a crisp sound, the first stone brick fell apart, which set off a chain reaction like the first domino, and the sound of breaking continued without end; the first floor collapsed, followed by the second floor, the third floor, the fourth floor In the end, there was only the ninth floor of the Stone Tower left, emitting a faint golden glow, still contending with the Red Lotus Sword Array. At this time, the Red Lotus Sword Array was also slowly changing, its form no longer a giant dark red lotus flower, but an oval shape, looking from a distance like a glowing giant egg. Chapter 1568 - Chapter 1568 Chapter 1569 Gathering Skill Chapter 1568: Chapter 1569: Gathering Skill Chapter 1568: Chapter 1569: Gathering Skill The Red Lotus Sword Array underwent an inexplicable transformation, turning into a giant egg radiating dazzling light. At this moment, the Nine Layer Sword Qi Stone Tower could no longer hold on and finally collapsed, merging entirely into the Red Lotus Sword Array. A brilliant divine light burst forth from the oval-shaped light egg, seemingly nurturing something within. Sarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before long, countless strands of Sword Qi surged out once more, forming a massive Sword Qi Grinding Disc in the void; The Sword Qi Grinding Disc started to rotate slowly, its boundless oppressive force causing the entire temple to tremble slightly. This sense of oppression made Song Jian feel as if he were facing a true deity. When it was executed before, the Sword Qi Grinding Disc did not exude such might. Could it be that this is the Sword Qi Grinding Discs full power? Song Jian couldnt help but take two steps back, his face filled with astonishment as he watched the battle in the void. The giant egg that the Red Lotus Sword Array had transformed into suddenly opened slowly, like a lotus flower blooming, splitting into six petals around it. To Song Jians eyes, it looked like a gargantuan beast slowly opening its massive maw, as if ready to devour something. Indeed, the giant egg flew towards the Sword Qi Grinding Disc and swallowed it whole. The split-open petals then closed slowly, reverting to a giant egg once more. Boom~ The giant light egg trembled slightly. Song Jian could even hear the slow rotating sound of the Sword Qi Grinding Disc. It seemed that although the Sword Qi Grinding Disc had been swallowed, it was not so easily digested. The light egg floated in the void, pulsating rhythmically like a heart, each beat releasing a tremendous roar. Song Jian could vaguely see a dark shadow within the light egg, with endless divine light bursting from the edge of the shadow. It was visible that the light egg was slowly devouring the Sword Qi Grinding Disc. However, the Sword Qi Grinding Disc seemed to be continuously grinding away the divine nature of the light egg. If the light egg could not successfully assimilate it, it was very possible that the Sword Qi Grinding Disc would end up consuming the light egg instead, potentially leading to a failure in the advancement. Song Jian felt somewhat anxious in his heart, worriedly watching everything unfold. The evolution of the Thousand Swords Art was autonomous, and he had no way to intervene. What final form would emerge was unknown to anyone, and all he could do was wait patiently. About a quarter of an hour passed, and the original confrontation finally reached its end. Song Jian saw that the shadow within the light egg began to crack, and light burst forth from those cracks, devouring the shadowy part. Soon, the shadow within the light egg split apart a little at a time and was eventually completely consumed by the light egg. At this point, the size of the light egg had doubled, resembling a massive heart, thumping continuously. I wonder what it will eventually transform into Song Jian thought to himself, sensing the Sword Qi Grinding Disc vanishing bit by bit. The Sword Qi Grinding Disc was considered the most formidable entity within the evolving sword formation. Even the bodies of Demi-God Level entities or divine defenses could be ground to nothing, extracting the Divine aspect completely. Yet such a terrifying formation was ultimately completely absorbed by the Red Lotus Sword Array, turning into nourishment. This left Song Jian incredibly awestruck. The light egg in the void slowly faded from view, without revealing what it would evolve into, and moreover, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art had completely changed into a Divine skill. As for what Sword Formation it would evolve into, that would likely have to wait until its autonomous evolution was successful. If only I could obtain Divine Power Crystals, this instance would be a good place to reap Divinity, pity Song Jian took a glance at the temple, his mind filled with a trace of regret. Instance challenge completion. The raid-level difficulty brought Song Jian a rich harvest. Although Basford took away the most crucial part, if not for Basford, Song Jian might not have been able to clear this raid-level difficulty instance. Stepping out of the Divine Temple, Song Jian looked toward the vineyard emitting a faint purple glow. At this moment, the entire vineyard was enveloped by a protective light screen, and breaking through this light screen would probably be necessary to enter. After lightly touching it, Song Jians finger recoiled as if shocked by electricity, and ripples formed on the surface of the light screen, with a pale golden light flowing over it. This light screen is also filled with divinity Song Jian hadnt expected that this light screen defense was also a divine skill. Only a divine skill could possibly unravel another divine skill, otherwise, relying on the energy consumption of common skills, it would be impossible to breach the light screen before him. Within the vineyard, the grapes glistening with purple light were like Purple Crystals, obviously precious treasures. It would be a waste to let these treasures refresh with the dungeon if they were simply left here. Chaos Sword Canon! Song Jian gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tightly and hacked fiercely at the light screen. Brilliant chaotic Sword Qi continuously struck the surface of the light screen, the intense fluctuations rippled like waves, and the energy released in bursts of lightning spread outward from the point of impact. Divine Fall! This was a move specifically designed against divine attributes, and it easily opened a fissure in the light screen. Only large enough for a single person to pass through, the fissure slowly began to close under the energy flow, and it wouldnt take long for the sword mark to completely heal. Song Jian darted into the light screen and was immediately astonished by the spiritual energy pervading the interior. How did I not notice before, that the spiritual energy in this vineyard is so abundant? Song Jian exclaimed. Moving deeper into the vineyard, Song Jian suddenly noticed a faint purple crystal light radiating from the dark soil. Upon closer inspection, the soil was sprinkled with powdered Purple Crystal. To cultivate these grapes with Purple Crystals, how extravagant Song Jian shook his head slightly; probably only a true deity could afford to use such a massive amount of Purple Crystals to cultivate a vineyard. Approaching a grapevine, Song Jian reached out to pick a grape that looked like a Purple Crystal. The moment he touched the grape, a system prompt immediately appeared. System: You are about to pick the Goddess of Harvests Divine Rhyme Grapes, which requires Master-level Gathering Skill 2. Your current Gathering Skill level is too low, and there is a high chance of failure during harvesting, resulting in a loss. Please choose wisely. It requires a Master-level Gathering Skill to harvest? A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. What grade were these Divine Rhyme Grapes, and what attributes did they have? Merely for harvesting, such a high level of Gathering Skill was required, which was truly surprising. Gathering Skill is a life profession that integrates the Medicine Gathering Skill, Chopping Skill, Mining Skill, and even Dissection Skill. Each of these life professions needs to reach at least the apprentice level before they can be fused, and after fusion, leveling up is more than ten times harder than ordinary life professions. Many players had already fused Gathering Skills, but very few had managed to practice it to a high level, let alone to the Master level. Song Jians own Gathering Skill was currently at Apprentice level 8, which was still a long way from reaching Master level. Chapter 1569 - Chapter 1569 Chapter 1570 Divine Plant Chapter 1569: Chapter 1570: Divine Plant Chapter 1569: Chapter 1570: Divine Plant Song Jian looked up at the entire vineyard, and as far as the eye could see, Divine Rhyme Grapes glowed like Purple Crystals, innumerable and densely packed. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian used his Apprentice-level Gathering Skill and reached for a bunch of Divine Rhyme Grapes. Puff~ The white light of the Gathering Skill had just touched the Divine Rhyme Grapes when the bunch exploded into pieces, turning into purple shards that drifted to the ground. System: You used Gathering Skill to harvest Goddess of Harvests Divine Rhyme Grapes, harvesting failed, gathering experience increased by 12 points; As expected, even if the harvest of such high-quality treasures fails, some gathering experience is still gained, twelve points. This harvesting experience is enough for me to cut down one hundred and twenty big trees. Song Jian thought to himself with a chuckle. Though he failed to gather the Divine Rhyme Grapes, and his Gathering Skill wasnt advanced enough to collect them, the attempt wasnt a total waste, at least it could help in leveling up his skill. Song Jian didnt even spare a glance at the shattered Divine Rhyme Grapes as he moved towards the next bunch One bunch, two bunches, ten bunches, a hundred bunches Behind Song Jian, not a single intact grape remained; without the Divine Rhyme Grapes, the vines turned to ashes. Now, with fewer than ten Divine Rhyme Grapevines left in front of him, his Gathering Skill had progressed by leaps and bounds, advancing straight from Apprentice-level to Master Level nine, just one step away from Grandmaster Level. What a pity, these remaining Divine Rhyme Grapes are not enough to upgrade my Gathering Skill to Grandmaster Level! Song Jian thought with some regret. However, he quickly came to terms with it. For players who lived off such gathering professions, advancing their Gathering Skill to Grandmaster Level without three or four years was impossible, especially because they couldnt find treasures like the Divine Rhyme Grapes. A look of disappointment flashed in Song Jians eyes. Even though he didnt know the specific properties or uses of the Divine Rhyme Grapes, encountering such high-quality gathering materials for the first time was significant; they could even be components for Divine-level potions. In the end, the last few grapes shattered in Song Jians hands. Out of the thousands of Divine Rhyme Grapes, he had not successfully harvested a single one, all were wasted, and all he gained in return was an advancement of his Gathering Skill to Master Level. Though not a loss, there was still a hint of regret in his heart. Song Jian looked at the vineyard, now reduced to ashes, and couldnt help but sigh. Just then, Song Jian suddenly discovered a hint of green emerging among the ashy remains of the vineyard, which startled him. He quickly walked over and carefully brushed aside the ash; two tender green leaves appeared before Song Jian. A grapevine? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. Before him was a small green vine, seemingly just sprouted from the soil, very delicate, with only two young leaves peeking out, looking as though a gust of wind could snap them off. Goddess of Harvests Divine Rhyme Grapevine, a Divine plant, attributes: when mature, Divine Rhyme Grapevines can transform ordinary soil into Divine soil, bearing Divine fruits; The simple introduction made Song Jians hands tremble slightlyChe hadnt expected that, though he missed out on the grapes, he would gain a Divine Rhyme Grapevine, an unexpected windfall. Song Jian carefully dug out a large clump of soil around the grapevine, wrapping it before transplanting it into his own Divine Country. In the Divine Country, Song Jian had set aside a large area to plant this newly acquired grapevine. The moment he planted it, the grapevine miraculously grew at a visible speed, climbing more than a foot upwards. Song Jian summoned the wood spirit Nova and said to her, pointing at the grapevine, Take good care of it, and make sure you dont let it die on me. Nova bowed respectfully and replied, As you command, master. Song Jian nodded and returned to the copy from his Divine Country. Left alone in front of the Divine Rhyme Grapevine, Novas eyes were filled with intense envy and jealousy. A divine plant, he actually obtained a divine plant. Could it be that he killed a true deity, broke through the deitys realm, and plundered their plantation? No, thats impossible. Although his strength has greatly increased and he has reached the Demi-God Level, he still falls short compared to a true deity Its simply not possible for him to defeat a true deity Nova looked at the Divine Rhyme Grapevine, wishing she could swallow it whole. Divine plants were worth a fortune; if Nova could really devour and absorb the entire Divine Rhyme Grapevine whole, she could at least recover one percent of her power. However, the entire Divine Country belonged to Song Jian, and Nova had to follow the rules set by Song Jian in all her actions. Like the Puppet Beasts, these wood spirits had no privileges within the Divine Country. If they engaged in behavior that threatened the realm, there was no need for Song Jian to punish them; divine lightning would descend within the Divine Country and obliterate them. What a pity Novas eyes were filled with deep regret. She sighed and began building a trellis, meticulously taking care of the grapevines growth. Having returned to the copy, Song Jian searched carefully once more but found nothing else. He shook his head and walked toward the entrance to the copy. Soon, Song Jian was back in the valley. Looking back, the altar showed no sign of anomaly; it appeared to be just an ordinary ruin. In this world of games, there must be countless ruins like this one. Perhaps each is a copy that can only be opened with special items, which is why they havent been discovered, a thought suddenly crossed Song Jians mind. Shaking his head and smiling, he used the Earth Escape Skill and headed towards the City of Hope. A moment later, a figure appeared in the valley C it was Basford. At that point, Basford was teeming with energy, seemingly on the verge of a breakthrough. Gazing at Song Jians departing figure, a trace of wariness flashed in Basfords eyes. The Time Law, to think that someone could actually comprehend the Time Law. If he grows up to become the God of Time, I fear Basford muttered to himself. A moment later, he was enveloped in flames. As the flames dispersed, Basford vanished from the spot. Song Jian, who had become a Demi-God Level entity, looked almost no different from an ordinary player who had just entered the game. His aura became subtle, a sign that he had completely mastered his power. To put it simply, he had returned to his original state. However, his eyes seemed distant, as if shrouded in fog. When someone made eye contact with Song Jian, it felt as though his eyes were like vortexes, capturing all of the onlookers attention. At the same time, one could feel as if time itself had slowed down. This strange state was because Song Jian had just comprehended the Time Law and had not fully digested it yet. In time, once he fully assimilated the law he had mastered, these effects would disappear. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Back at the City Lord Mansion, Song Jians perception covered the whole City of Hope in an instant. Even seven or eight meters underground was clear to him; he had complete control over the entire city. Just then, Song Jians mind suddenly jolted. A giant tree rose from the ground within a forest, growing rapidly towards the sky. The Life Tree of the fragment universe has finally grown! A glint of joy appeared in Song Jians eyes. He stood up, and with a single thought, his figure disappeared from the City Lord Mansion. Chapter 1570 - Chapter 1570 Chapter 1571 Posuo Fruit Chapter 1570: Chapter 1571 Posuo Fruit Chapter 1570: Chapter 1571 Posuo Fruit Song Jian planted two Trees of Life, one on Earth in the real world, and the other within the Shattered Universe. The reason for planting in the Shattered Universe was mainly that there was a Paso Fruit Tree there, which could bear Posuo Fruits containing the Power of Law. Although the Power of Law contained in each fruit was random, the value of the Posuo Fruits was still immensely precious. The reason Song Jian planted the Tree of Life there was to obtain a marker, so that once the Tree of Life grew, he could use it to return to the Shattered Universe and harvest the Posuo Fruits. By then, Song Jian, who had already reached the Demi-God Realm, could be considered a dominating presence in the Shattered Universe. In space that resembled fragments of a universe, it was impossible for true divine level powerhouses to appear, making those at the Demi-God Level already the pinnacle of existence. Song Jian directly teleported from the City Lord Mansion to the Shattered Universe, floating in the void with the Tree of Life beside him, towering like a small mountain. As the two Trees of Life grew, they bestowed upon Song Jian rich gifts. His own attributes had already broken through the three hundred point mark, and this rate of growth was still accelerating at the pace of one or two points every day. If Song Jian hadnt already become a warrior of the Demi-God Level, such growth would have long since overwhelmed an ordinary player. Arriving in the Shattered Universe, Song Jians gaze moved beyond the forest, looking towards the Silent Stone Forest where the Paso Fruit Tree stood. Indeed, the Paso Fruit Tree had once again matured, bearing three Posuo Fruits. A large group of giant lizard dragon people enveloped the tree below, seeming to guard it. Twelve Legendary Realm peak giant lizard dragon people, the rest are in the early and middle stages of the Legendary Realm Song Jians senses instantly recognized the strength of these giant lizard dragon people surrounding the Paso Fruit Tree. These giant lizard dragon people can also drop Law Fragments A smile appeared on Song Jians lips, and like lightning, he dashed towards the Silent Stone Forest. In the Life Forest, a huge emerald serpent coiled around a large tree, raised its head, and looked in the direction Song Jian had flown. Hiss, his strength has become even more terrifying the serpent sighed. The Elf Los also appeared beside it, with a worried expression on her face. In this world, no one is his match anymore. If only we had kept him here instead of allowing him to plant the Tree of Life! Los said softly. Its too late for regrets now. Fortunately, his target seems to be that Posuo Fruit Tree, which has nothing to do with us. Heh, looks like the giant lizard dragon people in the Silent Stone Forest are in for a disaster. The total eradication of these destroyers of life can only be good for this land, not bad! Soon, angry roars and the thunder of combat echoed from the Silent Stone Forest. The ruckus was immense, the rampant energy sweeping over the entire Life Forest like a typhoon. The battle lasted less than ten minutes before it swiftly ended. A hint of fear appeared in the emerald serpents eyes. It knew the strength of the giant lizard dragon people very well, yet in less than ten minutes, Song Jian had annihilated all of them. Such terrifying power extinguished the remaining resistance in the hearts of the creatures of the Life Forest. Song Jian stood under the Posuo Fruit Tree, a delighted expression on his face as he looked at the items scattered all around. Law Fragments actually dropped twenty-one pieces, not bad luck. Its just that the items dropped are a bit low in terms of tier, Song Jian muttered to himself. Of the more than thirty Legend Realm giant lizard dragon people, aside from the Law Fragments, the highest tier of the dropped items was only at the gold level, which left Song Jian somewhat disappointed. Would you like to use the Law Fragments to upgrade the Time Law? Yes/No As soon as he obtained the Law Fragments, the system eagerly prompted him, and Song Jian immediately chose to use them. All twenty-one Law Fragments merged into the Infinity Symbol on his chest. Law Fragments possess the capability to elevate ones comprehension of laws, and to every Demi-God and God-level powerhouse, these abilities are even more valuable than Purple Crystal that can enhance levels. A single Law Fragment is worth at least fifty or even more Purple Crystals. It is known that levels can be easily increased, but comprehending the laws is much too difficult. After devouring all twenty-one Law Fragments, Song Jians mind was flooded with countless insights into the Time Law. These insights were elusive and intangible, making them hard to grasp, yet occasionally a spark of enlightenment would flash, deepening his understanding of time. Song Jian seemed to wander in the river of time, moving upstream. He saw himself, before entering the game, handing out flyers and couldnt help but smile faintly. Continuing to move against the current, the river of time battered against him. The further he went, the greater the resistance became. When Song Jian saw himself as a teenager in high school, he finally became too weak to proceed and was rapidly swept downstream by the flow. The game world can actually reflect scenes from the real world. This is simply incredible! Song Jian digested all insights, feeling as if he had experienced decades when, in reality, only a few minutes had passed. Initially wanting to follow the river of time into the future, he found going downstream even more challenging than upstream. After just one step, Song Jian found himself unable to take another. To continue, he would need a deeper grasp of time comprehension. Having consumed all Law Fragments, Song Jians gaze fell upon the three Posuo Fruits hanging from the Paso Fruit Tree. Law of Power Fragment, Heavy Hit Law Fragment, Sharpness Law Fragment, not bad, the Law Fragments contained in these three Posuo Fruits are quite good. Song Jian nodded with a smile and collected all three Law Fragments. While Song Jian could have consumed these Posuo Fruits to comprehend the Law Fragments within, in reality, these fruits had the greatest effect on those at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. Because they were unable to comprehend laws, the vast majority of those at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm would stagnate, lingering for decades, or even a century, without taking that final step to godhood because of their limited lifespan. These Posuo Fruits are a shortcut, able to quickly help those stuck at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm to comprehend the corresponding laws and advance to Demi-God Level. Sar?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A single Posuo Fruit signifies a Demi-God level powerhouse. Should I release it, it would surely cause a sensation! Song Jian laughed, thought for a moment, and placed all three Posuo Fruits into his inventory. Glancing at the Paso Fruit Tree, Song Jian even considered taking it into the Divine Country, but after a thorough investigation, he discovered that the Posuo Fruits must be planted in a special area like the Silent Stone Forest. If removed from this region, they would likely wither quickly. Returning to the Life Forest, Song Jian saw several Legendary Realm powerhouses gathered around the Tree of Life, seemingly awaiting something. Upon seeing Song Jian return, all the Legendary Realm powerhouses bowed their heads in respect and greeted him with a salute. Good, all the lizard dragon-men in the Silent Stone Forest have been wiped out, but you must not encroach upon the Silent Stone Forest. The Paso Fruit Tree there is mineCit requires your care! Song Jian calmly watched these Legendary Realm beings and said indifferently. As you command, sir. We will take great care of that Paso Fruit Tree; once the Posuo Fruits are ripe, we will hold a ritual ceremony beneath the Tree of Life to inform you! The emerald python coiled its body, bowing its head respectfully as it spoke. Song Jian gave a faint smile, his figure slowly fading away beneath the Tree of Life. PS: Thank you A Leisurely Day for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1571 - Chapter 1571 Chapter 1572 Zhang Hong Chapter 1571: Chapter 1572: Zhang Hong Chapter 1571: Chapter 1572: Zhang Hong Song Jian possessed a complete Law of Power, and now had also obtained a Posuo Fruit containing fragments of the Law of Power, from which it could be seen that the fragments of the Law of Power contained within the fruit were no more than one-tenth of the complete Law of Power. Relying on it to master the Law of Power had little chance of success; it could only serve as a catalyst. If a peak Legendary Realm powerhouse knew nothing of the Law of Power, even after consuming the Posuo Fruit containing its fragments, it would be impossible to comprehend the Law of Power. Only those peak Legendary Realm powerhouses who already had a sufficient understanding of the Law of Power might have a chance to experience an epiphany after using the fruit and advance to the Demi-God Level. If this Posuo Fruit containing fragments of the Law of Power is worth one hundred Purple Crystals, then this complete Law of Power is worth at least ten thousand, or even more! Song Jian thought to himself. Song Jian returned to the City Lord Mansion and discovered that although the two life trees allowed him to travel freely between the fragmentary universe, the gaming world, and the real world, each transit consumed the energy of the life trees. If the frequency of transitions was too high, it would affect the growth of the life trees. Now, the two life trees were Song Jians greatest trump card; their effects had already surpassed those of the Shattered Divine Realm. Should a War of the Gods truly occur again in the future, relying solely on the Shattered Divine Realm would not guarantee Song Jians safety. Back at the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian checked the honor board and found that many people from the City of Hope were on the list; the highest had leveled up to one hundred and eight, only a dozen or so levels away from the Legendary Realm. At this time, those who have leveled up to over one hundred must have used Purple Crystals to enhance their levels Song Jian thought to himself. In fact, his guess was correct. Those players above level one hundred had nearly all leveled up so high by using Purple Crystals. But because of purchasing Purple Crystals, many had been reduced to poverty, and some of the more destitute even earned a living by gathering Doomsday Coins from gathering treesCa sight so pitiable it could make both men and women cry. It seems that no one will be able to use these Posuo Fruits for some time. Song Jian thought somewhat regretfully. The Posuo Fruits could be used from level one hundred and fifty, and since Song Jian did not want to sell them in the market at a discounted rate to NPCs in the game, the fruits had to be stored away for the time being. City Lord, theres a monk looking for you, claiming to be your friend, Wang Qi suddenly communicated. Song Jian was startled, pondering when he had made a monk friend. Let him in, said Song Jian. Before long, Wang Qi brought a bald player to the City Lord Mansion. Song Jian looked at the bald player with a somewhat strange expression. Among players, not to mention friends, even a single encounter or a cooperative monster hunting session would result in an exchange of communicator IDs. If this person claimed to be a friend of the City Lord, how could he not be on the City Lords contact list? Song Jian, we meet again. The bald player arrived at the City Lord Mansion, greeted Song Jian with a smile, and gave a respectful bow. You are Song Jian looked at the man in front of him, feeling familiar, yet unable to recall where he had seen him. Im Zhang Hong, my Dharma name is Hongyi, my profession is War Monk. Weve hunted ghosts together before, Zhang Hong said somewhat sullenly. However, it had been more than half a year since their last meeting, so it was understandable that Song Jian could not recall. But after all, he was a candidate for the top ten unique professions; surely Song Jian should have some impression of him. Seeing Song Jian still looking confused, Zhang Hong couldnt help but utter, War Buddha! Hearing the words War Buddha, Song Jian finally remembered. Among the top ten unique professions, there were his own Swordsman Immortal, and the others War BuddhaCthis was the first of the top ten unique professions Song Jian had encountered besides his own. Its you, its been a long time, Song Jian said with a smile, nodding and gesturing for Zhang Hong to sit down. After giving a glance, Wang Qi slowly exited. What brings you to me this time? Song Jian asked. Well, Ill just get straight to the point. Do you know if youve obtained the title of Swordsman Immortal profession? Zhang Hong asked. No Song Jian shook his head. Even after advancing to the Demi-God Level, Song Jians profession was still as a Sword Master. He simply could not find a path to continue advancing his level, and even the Imperial Sword Sect had no idea how to proceed. He had no choice but to explore on his own within the game. But for so long, Song Jian had not found any clues. I actually have some clues on how to advance to War Buddha profession, but I cant do it alone. Zhang Hong said. Oh? What clues? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. All top ten unique professions are interconnected. Since Zhang Hong had found clues to advance the War Buddha profession, then its likely that the Swordsman Immortal profession would follow a similar pattern. If he could replicate the process, he might discover the clues to advance his own profession too. Occupation Temple! Zhang Hong declared, I found a level-five dungeon, which contains an Occupation Temple. Once you enter it, you can promote directly. The Occupation Temple is at the very depths of the dungeon. I cant reach it alone and need two companions to proceed. Moreover, these two companions must be from the top ten unique professions, or else we wont even be able to enter the dungeon! Is the dungeon difficult? Song Jian inquired. Quite difficult. I tried going in alone and failed, not even seeing the final BOSS! Zhang Hong said somewhat disheartened, The minions in there have the strength of lord-level BOSSes, let alone the BOSS itself. The first BOSS I faced actually possessed Legendary Realm power. If I didnt have some trump cards, I probably would have been defeated right there. Song Jian stared at Zhang Hong, surprised. He knew that Zhang Hong was only level 115 and had not yet reached the pinnacle of third-order combat power. Unexpectedly, Zhang Hong had managed to challenge and defeat a Legendary Realm BOSS. Whats so surprising about that? The top ten unique professions always have their specialties. Dont tell me youve never soloed a Legendary Realm BOSS, Zhang Hong said, noticing the strange look in Song Jians eyes. Song Jian chuckled. With his current strength, facing a Legendary Realm BOSS would be a breeze, he could easily defeat them instantly. However, there was no need to tell Zhang Hong that. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Occupation Temple A glint of excitement flashed in Song Jians eyes. Since it was possible to switch to War Buddha there, he was certain he could also switch to Sword Immortal within the Occupation Temple. Lets go together, who knows, maybe I can switch to Sword Immortal. Song Jian rose to his feet and suggested. Its definitely possible, or else the dungeon wouldnt require candidates of the top ten unique professions to enter, Zhang Hong asserted. Too bad, I only know you. Otherwise, if we could find one more, wed definitely secure the dungeon. The two of us should suffice. Where is the dungeon? Lets head there now, Song Jian stated. Its quite far, at least three hundred kilometers away, in a mountain range, Zhang Hong said excitedly, If we leave now, we should be able to get there by sunset. PS: Thank you Book Friend 20190719102142374 for the reward of 100 Doomsday Coins~ Chapter 1572 - Chapter 1572 Chapter 1573 Promotion Temple Chapter 1572: Chapter 1573: Promotion Temple Chapter 1572: Chapter 1573: Promotion Temple The Purple Mist Mountains are a vast mountain range that undulates continuously for at least a thousand miles, and it is a zone populated by level 100 monsters. Only players above level 100 would form teams to come here to grind and level up. The Purple Mist Mountains are enshrouded in a faint purple mist all year round. This mist contains no toxins, but it greatly restricts the players visibility upon entering. Even perception is somewhat affected, making it very unfriendly for ranged profession players who fear close combat. The monsters in the Purple Mist Mountains are a special type of demon creatures. From the Demon Hunting Dogs at the base of the mountains to the Doomsday Guardians at the peaks, nearly all kinds of demon creatures can be found within the range of the Purple Mist Mountains. Song Jian was using the Sword Flight Art, accompanied by Zhang Hong who rode a giant thunderbird. Looking at the huge mountain range resembling a purple dragon, Zhang Hong pointed ahead and said, There it is, the instance dungeon is deep within the Purple Mist Mountains. I came here for a task and discovered it by chance. The two quickly landed and approached the Purple Mist Mountains. As soon as they entered the range, they heard demonic howls echoing throughout the mountains, sounding like countless children and women weeping, which was a bit unsettling. Be careful, the monsters here arent very strong, but their attacks are strangely effective. Remember, never get surrounded by Demon Hunting Dogs. They can drain energy from their enemies and can deplete your Mental Strength in just a few hits, leaving you unable to even cast skills, Zhang Hong explained to Song Jian as they walked. Song Jian smiled faintly, his Thousand Swords Art had an attack range of over a thousand meters, these creatures would have to get close to him first. Although the purple mist severely impeded sensation, Song Jian, who had reached Demi-God Level, had his perception transformed into God-Consciousness. While the mist did have some effect, its influence on him wasnt substantial; he could still clearly probe everything within a five-hundred-meter radius through God-Consciousness. To Song Jian, the monsters that spawned here no longer posed any threat. On their way, they defeated numerous demon creatures and soon arrived at a scorching hot lava zone. In the distance, a massive monster skull was hung on a tall stone pillar. The skull was as big as a room and had fused with the pillar over the vast stretch of time. From afar, it appeared like the towering remnants of a gigantic creature. This could be considered an ancient ruin, right? Song Jian couldnt help but say. I suppose so. When I came here before, there was an altar for worship below, but now its been destroyed by players, said Zhang Hong, pointing to the mess at the base of the pillar. Song Jian chuckled. In the game world, players would dig three feet into the ground at any unusual spot, hoping to find something valuable. If it wasnt for the fact that the stone pillar and the giant beasts skull were indestructible, he probably wouldnt even be able to see the pillar anymore. What are the requirements to enter the instance dungeon? Song Jian asked. Instance dungeons like this usually required special items for entry, such as the Divine Fall Land instance, which needed a Divine Power Crystal. It requires a special incense to be burned. I got it as a task reward and have already used two sticksCnow theres only one left, Zhang Hong said with a distressed look on his face. He had told Song Jian before that he had only entered the instance once, but in reality, he had entered twice and failed both times. Out of desperation, he sought Song Jians help. He wouldnt have shared such a valuable professional advancement site with others if he could have tackled it alone. Zhang Hong planted the lit incense stick into the soil in front of the stone pillar and quietly waited. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The incense smoke spiraled upward, like a straight line, reaching the position of the colossal beasts skull. The skull, which appeared fossilized, suddenly lit up with a dim red glow in its eye sockets. Boom, boom, boom~ The skeletal beasts gaping mouth opened to reveal a dark red portal of light. Thats the place. The portal is only open for ten seconds. Once times up, itll close. We need to move faster, said Zhang Hong, and with that, he soared toward the gigantic skeletal creature. Zhang Hong, with only third-tier Combat Power, couldnt fly, but it was clear that he was using a technique similar to a light-body skill. His feet continuously kicked off stone pillars as he spread his arms wide, swooping toward the skeletons fearsome maw like a great bird. Grabbing onto a massive fang, Zhang Hong turned his head to look and saw Song Jian seemingly floating weightlessly, rising from the ground and instantly arriving inside the skeletal creatures mouth. You, how did you Zhang Hong didnt feel any energy fluctuations and couldnt hide his amazement. After a moment, he seemed to realize something, and with a face full of shock, he exclaimed, You, youve broken through to the Legendary Realm? Song Jian just smiled and said, The Legendary Realm? I broke through that a while ago! Of course, of course! When you disappeared from the top spot in the player rankings, many thought youd fallen, but in fact, you had broken through to the Legendary Realm and left the rankings! Realization dawned on Zhang Hongs face. Previously, Song Jians fall from the top spot in the fame rankings had led many to believe he had perished, creating quite a stir, but no one expected that Song Jian would become the first player to break through to the Legendary Realm. It was Song Jian who spread the news among players that reaching the Legendary Realm would mean dropping out of the rankings. Zhang Hong hadnt paid much attention before this. It was only because of his profession advancement that he thought of Song Jian, initially only considering Song Jians Swordsman Immortal profession. Only now did he fully realize that Song Jian had already become a Legendary Realm expert. We dont have much time left; lets enter the instance, said Song Jian, then dashed first toward the dark red portal. Soon, his silhouette vanished inside the portal, and a hint of unabashed joy appeared on Zhang Hongs face as he too leaped into it. Moments later, the two arrived at the foot of a mountain peak where a winding path stretched from their feet all the way to the summit. Looking upward along the path, one could see that at intervals, there stood ancient palaces, and at the very top of the mountain, a huge temple shone with a pale golden light. A centaur wielding a hammer appeared above the temple. That centaur is the fabled Promotion God, also known as the Miracle God. That temple is the Promotion Temple. As long as we get there, we can advance to the profession we desire! A fervent look flared in Zhang Hongs eyes as he spoke in a low tone. The Promotion God? Song Jians eyes narrowed, and he couldnt help but feel a stir in his heart. If it was as Zhang Hong said, maybe this time, besides advancing to Swordsman Immortal, he might gain other benefits as well. A smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth, filling his heart with anticipation. PS: Thanks to Book Friend 20190719102142374 for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1573 - Chapter 1573 Chapter 1574 One-hit Kill Chapter 1573: Chapter 1574: One-hit Kill Chapter 1573: Chapter 1574: One-hit Kill Entering the dungeon, Song Jian looked up at the towering mountain, fixating on the temple that radiated golden light above, where a gigantic centaur phantom loomed, while Zhang Hong took out a parchment scroll from his inventory, scrutinizing it carefully. After a while, Zhang Hong raised his head to look, and seeing Song Jian looking his way, he couldnt help but give an awkward smile and said, The treasure map dropped by the first BOSS varies in digging location every time we enter the dungeon. Treasure map? Song Jian raised an eyebrow and chuckled. He wasnt too concerned; such things were luck-based. Legendary-quality treasure maps could yield gold-quality items, and some maps were even traps, sealing powerful BOSSes. Once the seal was broken by digging, the BOSS would emerge, with the digger being its first victim. Phew, this time its near the second BOSS, thankfully Zhang Hong let out a sigh of relief and said, Last time, it was by the Promotion Temple, and we had to clear almost the entire dungeon to dig it up, which was utterly despairing. Zhang Hong put away the treasure map, and the two began climbing up the mountain path. Along the way, they encountered multiple level 100+ demons. Although these demons were mini-bosses in the dungeon, each possessed the strength of a level 100 Lord-level BOSS. Before, Zhang Hong would lure and kill them one by one. Now with Song Jian, they took them on directly, dispatching all the blocking mini-bosses swiftly and cleanly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hum~ A white light suddenly shone from beneath Song Jians feet and then slowly faded away. The Endless Hunt Aura had leveled up once more. The more monsters he killed, the higher the aura level climbed. Song Jians aura had now reached level eleven, increasing his damage by 5%. Given Song Jians base damage, a boost of 5% was equivalent to the enhancement of an epic weapon, which was quite terrifying. Seeing the brief flash of white light under Song Jians feet, a look of surprise appeared in Zhang Hongs eyes. He could tell that Song Jian must have mastered an Aura Skill, which was highly sought after and hard to come by. Aside from Aura Skills naturally possessed by the Holy Knight profession, it was extremely difficult for players of other professions to acquire an Aura Skill. Up ahead is the first guardian BOSS, a Flame Devil Bull with early Legendary Realm strength, Zhang Hong whispered, pointing to the decrepit palace ahead. This bulls strength attribute exceeds three hundred points, it can deal crushing damage to me, but its speed is average. As long as were careful with its charge skills, we can kite it to death. Oh, and its Domain Power is a high-temperature field, enhancing damage from flame magic Zhang Hong briefly explained the attributes of the first dungeon BOSS. In his view, with the strength of Song Jian and himself, this first BOSS wouldnt pose any threat. After all, he, a third-tier Holy Knight, could kite and kill this BOSS. Coupled with Song Jian, who likely had already broken into the Legendary Realm, dealing with this devil bull would be a walk in the park. They stepped into the temple, and Song Jian immediately felt a wave of heat hit him. The temperature was as if he were in volcanic lava, instantly reminding him of the time he had encountered the Flame King in Scorching Gorge. Ice Purity Formula! Zhang Hong murmured softly, a cool breeze emanated from him, and Song Jian immediately felt a touch of coolness. A Cooling enhancement effect also appeared in his status bar. It can only last for five minutes; wed better resolve the fight quickly. If it drags on for too long, I wont have enough mana, Zhang Hong said. If it were just for himself, his mana would barely suffice, but with an additional person, Zhang Hongs mana was now under strain. Five minutes is more than enough, Song Jian laughed. As if sensing the presence of strangers, a terrifying giant beast, over five meters tall and twelve to thirteen meters long, appeared before them. The Flame Devil Bull was shrouded in a dark red glow, its two horns on its head, like forged iron, exuded a chill light. In its lantern-sized eyes was a look full of brutality and ferocity. Excited, the devil bull raised its head and let out a loud roar before trot trot trotting towards Zhang Hong and Song Jian. Be careful, once youre within a three-meter range, the temperature will skyrocket, and even the Ice Purity Formula will be useless, Zhang Hong said cautiously. Although Zhang Hong had killed this devil bull twice, each time was fraught with danger, and he had to grind it down over time. Chaos Sword Canon, Celestial Fall! The Thousand Swords Art was still cooling down, and Song Jian, wanting to save time, launched a powerful move right from the start. The second technique of the Chaos Sword Canon, Celestial Fall, was specially designed to counter Divine creatures. Though it was meant for them, its single-target burst damage was extremely strong, more than enough for an early Legendary Realm BOSS. Zhang Hong only felt a flash of white light before his eyes, as though they had been pricked by a needle, and he involuntarily closed them. When he realized something was off and forced his eyes open, he was startled to find the Flame Devil Bulls massive body already lying about five meters away from him. Dead, is it dead? Zhang Hong rubbed his eyes instinctively, even pinching himself. He could hardly believe that a tough BOSS with over ten million Vitality Points had been killed instantly upon entering the fight. What a piece of junk! Song Jian had already started collecting the items dropped by the BOSS. A Legendary Realm BOSS had only dropped some blue and green items, and the highest quality among them was merely a silver-quality ring, which made Song Jian curse out loud. You, you killed it in one move? Zhang Hong asked in shock. It was just an early Legendary Realm BOSS, and my profession is inherently strong in attack and weak in defense. Isnt one-hit kill normal? Song Jian laughed. But Zhang Hong looked troubled. Alright, lets continue. You said the location of that treasure map is near the second challenge? Song Jian asked. Yes, past the first challenge, approaching the entrance to the second challenges BOSS Zhang Hong said. As they moved forward, Zhang Hong became silent, occasionally casting a fearful glance at Song Jian. Although he didnt know how strong a player became in the Legendary Realm, Song Jians damage was evidently more terrifying than he had imagined. Without damage weakening between players, with his damage, who cant he kill in one move now? Zhang Hong couldnt help but think to himself, Once Song Jian truly advances to the Swordsman Immortal profession, who and what profession could counter him? Zhang Hong held the treasure map, looking at it as they walked, and soon, the two arrived in front of a huge rock. The treasure map in Zhang Hongs hands suddenly emitted a dazzling purple light. This is the place! Zhang Hong said excitedly, striding forward and pressing the treasure map against the boulder. Chapter 1574 - Chapter 1574 Chapter 1575 Dharma Protector Vajra Chapter 1574: Chapter 1575: Dharma Protector Vajra Chapter 1574: Chapter 1575: Dharma Protector Vajra Zhang Hongs treasure map, resembling a painting, stuck to the surface of the giant rock. Moments later, the entire rock began to tremble violently, causing the ground to shake and the mountains to quiver, a huge fissure opening in the center of the rock, revealing a dark and deep cave entrance. A clearly defined stone staircase emerged, leading downwards from the entrance straight into the darkness. Song Jian, looking at the deep cave entrance, couldnt help but ask, Are you sure its a treasure? Zhang Hong, feeling the bursts of cold wind blowing from inside the cave, said uncertainly, It should be, more or less, after all, its a legendary quality treasure map The higher the quality of the treasure map, the smaller the chance of encountering traps, but such treasure maps, if they do contain traps, can be far more dangerous than ordinary ones. Going in? asked Song Jian, his Demi-God level allowing him to faintly sense that the cave held not only treasure but also endless danger. Zhang Hong alone might not be able to safely get through. Lets take a look. There might be some unexpected fortune, Zhang Hong said through gritted teeth. Om mani padme hum, Zhang Hong chanted under his breath, a faint golden light radiating from his body, making him look like a golden Arhat as he stepped toward the opened crevice. Song Jian smiled slightly and followed suit. Descending the staircase, the two arrived in a pitch-dark underground cavern where, aided by the faint light emitting from the surrounding minerals, Song Jian observed clear signs of man-made excavation, resembling an underground plaza. Crack, crack~ Countless white boned skeletons wandered aimlessly around this underground plaza, the surroundings filled with the aura of the Force of Death. Could this be an underground tomb? Song Jian couldnt help guessing. Heh, mere undead. My profession is their nemesis! A confident smile appeared on Zhang Hongs face. As a monk, he possessed many skills for purifying undead creatures, and he even had bonus damage against them. Even though there seemed to be a great number of these monsters with at least level one hundred and ten, Zhang Hong didnt take them seriously at all. Where are my Dharma Protector Vajras? Zhang Hong bellowed, and suddenly streams of pale golden light surged from his body. The light touched the ground, manifesting into several bald monks with their upper bodies bare, each radiating a terrifying aura. Fight, fight, fight! Kill, kill, kill! sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were nine Dharma Protector Vajras in total. Their bodies looked somewhat ethereal, almost translucent. Song Jian narrowed his eyes; these Vajras looked familiar, seeming to resemble those heroic spirits in the Sacred Spirit Temple. A stern shout rang out as Zhang Hong suddenly removed a string of prayer beads hanging from his neck and brandished them, charging towards the distant undead creatures. Nine Dharma Protector Vajras closely followed behind him, forming a battle array and sticking close behind Zhang Hong. Song Jian, leave these Undead Skeletons to me. All you need to do is flank them from aside! Zhang Hongs voice came from a distance. Song Jian smiled slightly, came to a stop, and understood the ulterior motive behind Zhang Hongs actions. He had no intention of competing with him, so since Zhang Hong did not wish for Song Jians interference, it suited Song Jian just fine to stand aside and watch. Zhang Hong and his Dharma Protector Vajras, like tigers entering a flock of sheep, rampaged through the undead, who, upon seeing them, seemed to perceive their natural predators and scattered in all directions. Only those who could not avoid them would wield their bone blades and chop at them, their actions feeble and lacking in any fighting spirit. Song Jian noticed that both Zhang Hong and the nine Dharma Protector Vajras had a faint golden aura circling their feet, very similar to Aura Skills, which even extended at least three meters outward. The weak and dispirited Undead Skeletons seemed to be affected only after entering the golden aura. Indeed, the monk profession really is quite effective against the undead Song Jian observed the battling Zhang Hong and thought to himself. There were about thirty or so Undead Skeletons in the square, and it took Zhang Hong just a quarter of an hour to exterminate them all. After destroying the skeletons, Zhang Hong sat down cross-legged and began chanting scriptures, as if he were performing rites for the undead spirits. In a short while, gray shadows started twisting and drifting up from the bones of the Undead Skeletons, slowly fading away in the air. These were the Soul Bodies of the Undead Skeletons, all of which were exorcized by Zhang Hong, incapable of becoming undead creatures again. However, just when one of the Soul Bodies drifted into the air, it did not fade away but looked around with what seemed like bewilderment. Zhang Hong, upon seeing this bewildered Soul Body, was overjoyed and reached out to Summon it. The Soul Body involuntarily flew towards Zhang Hong and merged into his body. Lucky me, Ive exorcized another Soul Body. Lets see what its attributes are and whether it can be cultivated into a Dharma Protector Vajra. Zhang Hong laughed loudly as he extended his hand, released the recently absorbed Soul Body, and checked its attributes. A moment later, a smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Hongs mouth. He nodded and reabsorbed the Soul Body back into his body. This was the first time Song Jian had seen Zhang Hong perform an exorcism, and he had not expected that exorcising spirits was actually a core skill of the martial monk profession. Zhang Hongs skill was somewhat similar to a Summoners, except that the chance of encountering a Soul Body that could be cultivated was too slim, and even those that did appear did not always possess the potential for cultivation. Moreover, a Dharma Protector Vajra that had been raised, once damaged in battle, could not be revived, placing various limits on what Zhang Hong considered his core skill and making it not as powerful as one might imagine. After eliminating all the undead creatures in the cave, Song Jian and Zhang Hong continued onward and swiftly encountered a giant statue over ten meters tall in the depths of the cave. The statue looked like an enlarged version of an Undead Skeleton, with a crown atop its head and a scepter in hand, emanating a formidable presence. Skeleton King Insinar As Song Jians gaze fell upon the statue, an attribute description naturally appeared before his eyes, which surprised him. There it is, the treasure must be below the statue; Ive received a system prompt! Zhang Hong said excitedly. It indeed was a treasure specifically meant for him, guarded by undead creatures that he could counter. Moreover, after killing just over thirty such creatures, he encountered a Soul Body worthy of being cultivated into a Dharma Protector Vajra. Zhang Hong felt that this was his place of fortune, and the buried treasure must certainly be a treasure suitable for him. Chapter 1575 - Chapter 1575 Chapter 1576 The Legacy of the Skeleton King Chapter 1575: Chapter 1576: The Legacy of the Skeleton King Chapter 1575: Chapter 1576: The Legacy of the Skeleton King Zhang Hong looked at the base of the Skeleton King statue, his eyes full of excitement, and he couldnt help but want to step forward. Wait a minute! Song Jian stretched out his hand to stop him, his brow slightly furrowed, as he stared at the statue of the Skeleton King before him. From this statue, he actually felt a trace of the Divine, something only Demi-God Level powerhouses could sense. Ordinary Legendary Realm powerhouses couldnt even comprehend what the Divine was, let alone the fluctuations it emitted. Zhang Hongs muscles tensed up, subconsciously ready to resist, reaching out to push away Song Jians arm, but at the last moment, he suddenly stopped. Whats wrong? Zhang Hong felt a bit nervous; he had originally thought that Song Jian was only slightly stronger than himself, but he hadnt expected Song Jians strength to far exceed his imagination. All along the way, he had felt regret, wondering whether Song Jian would snatch the treasure away as soon as he saw it? Seeing Song Jian reaching out to stop him, he grew even more anxious. Theres something wrong with that statue, said Song Jian. Are you really sure the treasure map is without issue? How could there be a problem, this is a BOSS-dropped treasure map, of legendary quality! Zhang Hong frowned and looked at Song Jian, even with a hint of suspicion in his gaze. Song Jian shook his head slightly, said no more, and watched Zhang Hong step toward the Skeleton King statue. He could feel that as Zhang Hong got closer, a faint breath pulse began to emerge from the Skeleton King statue, as if an awareness was slowly awakening. Song Jian instinctively gripped the Sky-breaking Sword tighter. The Thousand Swords Art was temporarily unusable, but the second form of the Chaos Sword Canon, Divine Fall, was absolutely decisive against beings with a touch of the Divine. What a pity, without the Sword Qi Grinding Disc, even if I killed a Divine Creature, I wouldnt be able to extract the Divine within itCits such a waste, Song Jian thought to himself. Soon, Zhang Hong arrived at the base of the Skeleton King statue and looked up. The Skeleton King seemed to be carved from a single piece of black jade, its hollow gaze as if it were staring right at Zhang Hong, making him feel nervous as he silently chanted Buddhist scriptures in his heart. Hum~ A soft sound emanated as the Skeleton Kings scepter suddenly burst into dazzling light. Zhang Hongs heart startled, and he instantly took a defensive stance. At that moment, Zhang Hong suddenly received an exhilarating system message. System: With the help of the treasure map, you have located Skeleton King Insinars treasure. Would you like to open it now and claim it? Zhang Hongs eyes revealed a trace of delight, and he hurriedly chose to open it. Rumble~ The Skeleton King statue actually began to move slowly, lifting its scepter and slamming it down onto the ground with force. Zhang Hong hastily dodged backward. The black jade-like scepter struck the ground, creating a large pit on impact. The Skeleton King then slowly took off its crown and bent down to place it into the pit. The huge crown, originally over two meters in diameter, shrank gradually after being placed into the pit until it reached a size that a normal human could wear. Welcome to the Land of the Undead, fortunate one. You have obtained the great Skeleton King Insinars treasure map and have come here to inherit the will of Skeleton King Insinar and become the true ruler of the undead! Once you receive my legacy, you will become the king of darkness, looking down upon all beings, commanding an undead army numbering in the billions, becoming the most powerful leader among the undead! The Skeleton Kings hoarse voice echoed throughout the entire underground cavern, and the once static statue seemed to come to life at this moment, exuding endless majesty. Demi-God Level, just one step away from Divine Level, wielding the Death Rule, no, the Undying Rule Song Jian stood in the distance, carefully observing the attributes of the Skeleton King. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment the statue stirred into motion, its original attributes changed, revealing not only its level and tier but also its Vitality Points. However, it seemed that the Skeleton King had been heavily injured, its maximum of thirty-eight million Vitality Points had now dwindled to just over ten million, and every few seconds, those Vitality Points would decrease by a few. Upon hearing the Skeleton Kings words, Zhang Hongs face showed a hint of hesitation. Obviously, accepting the inheritance of the Skeleton King was the so-called treasure. If it were an ordinary player, they would undoubtedly choose to obtain the Skeleton Kings inheritance without hesitation, becoming the ruler of the undead. Professions like Necromancer, Death Witch, and Undead Summoner that wield the Force of Death arent rare among players; in fact, there are quite a few. Though these professions are potentially terrifying in strength, they have narrow attributes and are easily countered. A single bottle of holy water can defeat an undead professional many levels higher, which has resulted in a not-so-large market for undead professions among players. However, the inheritance of the Skeleton King before them was clearly not something ordinary undead professions could compare toCit was at least a legendary-quality hidden profession, and ordinary players would definitely agree without hesitation. But Zhang Hong was just one step away from the ten unique professions, and compared to the inheritance of the Skeleton King, the unique profession of War Buddha was clearly more suitable for Zhang Hong. System: Are you willing to accept the inheritance of the Skeleton King? Perhaps the hesitation had lasted too long; the system sent a prompt to Zhang Hong once again. No! Zhang Hong gritted his teeth and finally made a decision. In the end, he chose the unique profession of War Buddha. If the War Buddha profession isnt strong, it wont be worthy of my losses, Zhang Hong thought to himself. Foolish human, you have given up the glory of becoming the ruler of the undead, you have forsaken the chance at immortality, and what you will face now is only death! The Skeleton King Insinar seemed to have been enraged, howling angrily as the crown in the pit transformed once again into a stream of light, soaring into place atop the Skeleton Kings head. In the name of Skeleton King Insinar, I curse you, foolish human. You shall be in endless agony until death! The Skeleton Kings chilling words resonated throughout the cavern, like cold drafts of wind circling within. Zhang Hong couldnt help but shiver and opened his status bar. His face instantly turned pale. Curse of Endless Wraiths: Constitution checks will be made every ten minutes. Failure to pass the check will result in an immediate loss of 50% Vitality Points, followed by a loss of 1% Vitality Points per second over the next thirty seconds. This curse has field priority, preventing the use of healing skills or potions to restore Vitality Points during the loss period. The curse is permanent and cannot be dispelled by any dispel below Divine level. Zhang Hong couldnt help but curse. Had he known, he wouldnt have come looking for any treasure. Now it was a case of trying to steal chicken only to end up losing rice. If this curse truly couldnt be removed, his character was as good as ruined. A check every ten minutes was practically a death warrant. In the future, Zhang Hong probably wouldnt be able to engage in any fights that lasted more than ten minutes. Chapter 1576 - Chapter 1576 Chapter 1577 Power of Law Chapter 1576: Chapter 1577: Power of Law Chapter 1576: Chapter 1577: Power of Law Just as Zhang Hong was overwhelmed with regret, Song Jian suddenly unsheathed his sword from behind and slashed towards the Skeleton King Insinar. Divine Fall! With a fierce roar, countless dazzling Sword Qi transformed into streams of white silk, slashing across the massive body of Skeleton King Insinar. For a moment, fragments of obsidian-like bone scattered wildly as the Skeleton Kings huge figure was forced to step back repeatedly, heavily striking the brilliant Sword Qi with his staff. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A thunderous boom resonated through the void, an explosion akin to thunder, and a blinding light lit up the entire underground cave as if it were daylight. The Skeleton Kings Vitality Points plummeted to just over three million. Although the strike had depleted most of the charms power, the remaining Chaos Sword Qi still inflicted massive damage on the Skeleton King. Unforgivable! roared the Skeleton King, his staff now sporting a deep sword mark, nearly cleaving it in two. Boom! Another thunderous noise erupted as the Skeleton Kings staff heavily smashed into the ground. Energy surged forth, and soon, white skeletal arms began to emerge from the ground, struggling as if trying to burrow their way up. Zhang Hong, caught off guard for a moment, was directly seized by several arms at the ankles. Despite his frenzied struggle, he couldnt break free, his face turning pale with shock. Crack, crack~ One after another, skeleton warriors clad in metallic armor and wielding sharp blades rose from the ground. Song Jian looked around to find that the entire underground cave was filled with skeleton warriors. The armor and weapons of these skeleton warriors were rusty and looked like they would crumble at a touch, yet the aura emanating from them carried the seasoned essence of battle-hardened veterans. Golden Body Formula! Zhang Hong roared, his body bursting with dark gold light. In an instant, his strength surged and with a fierce lift of his leg, he broke free from the grasp of the skeletal arms, and then slammed his foot down onto the ground with great force. Boom! With a loud sound, the area within five or six meters radius seemed to have been hammered, shattering all the skeletal arms, and at the same time, Zhang Hong immediately summoned nine Dharma Protector Vajras to surround him and charged towards the approaching skeleton warriors. These skeleton warriors were formidable, and for a while, they even managed to suppress the nine Dharma Protector Vajras. Peak of third-order combat power Zhang Hongs complexion turned ugly. With such a large number of skeleton warriors, he would likely have perished here without Song Jians help. For a moment, Zhang Hong even felt slight regret for not accepting the Skeleton Kings legacy earlier. If he had accepted the Skeleton Kings legacy, all these skeleton warriors might have become his subordinates. Then, with only these hundreds of peak third-order combat power skeleton warriors, he could effortlessly dominate ordinary dungeons alone. Song Jian, upon seeing the skeleton warriors converging towards him, initially wanted to unleash Red Dust Tribulation, but then thought better of it and simply summoned his two combat pets. Having become a Golden Dragon and a Golden Giant respectively, Kamata and Gulu immediately drew the attention of all enemies upon their arrival. Both combat pets were of Legendary Realm and completely overpowered the skeleton warriors at the peak of third-order combat power. As soon as Gulu entered the fray, he launched a wide-range Earthen Spike attack. Spikes over three meters long sprung densely from the ground, skewering the skeleton warriors within the tens of meters area into the air. At the same time, an invisible Domain Power emanated from Gulu, slowing down any skeleton warrior that entered the field as if they were laden with hundreds of pounds, significantly decreasing both their attack and movement speeds. Gravity Domain! This was the Domain Power controlled by the Golden Giant Gulu, highly restrictive in nature. As soon as the Golden Giant Dragon Kama appeared, it flew into the void, almost grazing the rocky ceiling above the underground cave, as it spewed scorching Dragon Breath at the skeleton warriors. Countless skeleton warriors turned to ash in the blast of Dragon Breath. Facing the Legendary Realm Golden Giant Dragon, these skeleton warriors stood no chance of fighting back. Kama, the Golden Giant Dragon, didnt even need to use other Dragon Language Magic, the mere Dragon Breath was enough to annihilate a large number of skeleton warriors. In just a few minutes, hundreds of skeleton warriors were destroyed. The Golden Giant Gulu controlled primarily wide-range earth magic, which eradicated skeleton warriors nearly as efficiently as Kama, the Golden Giant Dragon. Zhang Hong was dumbstruck, his mouth agape wide enough to swallow two eggs, his jaw almost dropping to the floor. How, how is this possible? These are Song Jians battle pets? How could he have such powerful battle pets, both in the Legendary Realm! Zhang Hong was internally shocked. It was known that Dharma Protector Vajras could also level up, and even more easily than battle pets, but so far, Zhang Hong had no Dharma Protector Vajras at the Legendary Realm. He was well aware how difficult it was to elevate a battle pet to the Legendary Realm. This would require a wealth of treasures and also luck. Upgrading even one battle pet could bankrupt a player, let alone two battle pets advancing to the Legendary Realm simultaneously. Seeing that the skeleton warriors posed no threat to him, Song Jian shifted his focus back to the Skeleton King. Divine Annihilation! Once again, it was the second move of the Chaos Sword Canon. This attack was especially powerful against divine creatures, boasting explosive single-target damage. This time, if the Skeleton King dared to block with his scepter, it would undoubtedly be cleaved in two. The Skeleton King Insinar seemed to feel fear, looking toward Song Jian. Aging The Skeleton King Insinar stretched out a withered hand, reaching towards Song Jians direction, and let out an angry roar. Suddenly, a strange force began to surge toward Song Jian. In an instant, Song Jians cheeks became withered, shallow wrinkles appearing on his face, and his black hair slowly turned white, as his vigorous life force rapidly faded from him. The Law of Aging? Is this a derivative force of the undead laws, or the second Power of Law controlled by the Skeleton King? Song Jian thought to himself, seemingly unconcerned about the aging power wrapping around him. Hum~ The Time Law mark on Song Jians chest began to glow faintly, and the power of aging that had started to erode his body was instantly expelled. The Law of Aging was trivial in the face of the Time Law. In an instant, Song Jians appearance was restored to its original state, and with a smile, Song Jian pointed at the Skeleton King and whispered, Years! In a moment, the power of the Time Law began to rapidly corrode Skeleton King Insinar. It was as if it had faced a thousand years of wear and tear, the Skeleton Kings once obsidian-like body immediately lost its luster, with weathering cracks forming on the surface, and a scent of decay emanated from him. Even the rocks near him began to crumble and grow brittle. Chapter 1577 - Chapter 1577 Chapter 1578 Blazing Fire Furnace Chapter 1577: Chapter 1578: Blazing Fire Furnace Chapter 1577: Chapter 1578: Blazing Fire Furnace Song Jians Law of Years clearly restrained the Skeleton Kings Aging Law. The Skeleton King, already grievously injured, had nearly entered a dying state after being cleaved by Song Jians divine meteor skill. It couldnt withstand the erosion of the Law of Years at all. The Skeleton Kings physical body was actually in a sealed state. Although it was a Demi-God Level powerhouse, it could only use a petrification-like seal to protect its physical body. Today, however, its body, along with the seal, was completely eroded by the Law of Years, turning into a pile of ruins. A semi-translucent wraith floated above the remains of the Skeleton Kings body. Whimpers like the wailing of ghosts and howling of wolves filled the entire underground cave, accompanied by gusts of chilly wind. The wraith of the Skeleton King stared directly at Song Jian, having realized that Song Jian was a Demi-God Level powerhouse. Its previous hatred and animosity had now been wholly replaced by fear, appearing fierce on the outside but timid on the inside. Human, not only did you refuse my goodwill, but you also dared to strike me down. I curse you, curse you the wraith of the Skeleton King roared, unleashing its final measure. Song Jian could feel wisps of curse energy eroding his body. But as soon as these forces of curse neared him, they were immediately devoured by the Chaos Sword Qi enveloping him, grinding them into smithereens. Now, Song Jian not only possessed an Immortal Body with formidable immunity resistance, but his cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon also endowed him with the ability to ward off such curses. Zhang Hong, who was beside him, watched with envy. When his gaze turned to the wraith of the Skeleton King, a flash of excitement crossed the depths of his eyes. Such a powerful BOSS, if I can help its Soul Body transcend, it will surely become a formidable Dharma Protector Vajra. Perhaps, it may even have the potential to advance to become a Dharma Protector Arhat Zhang Hong mused internally, unable to resist sitting down cross-legged and beginning to recite the scripture for transcendence. In an instant, Zhang Hong was bathed in a brilliant golden light. True Buddhist chants filled the underground cave, strikingly different from the previous ghostly whimpers. The Buddhist sounds were comforting and soothing to the ear, and a touch of warmth emerged. Zhang Hongs move was precisely targeted at wraith-like monsters. The golden light falling on the Skeleton Kings wraith was like the sun shining on snow. The Skeleton Kings wraith began to melt away slowly, and though it was far stronger than Zhang Hong, it had no power to counter in the face of the Buddhist chant and golden light. Song Jian frowned slightly. Zhang Hong had hardly exerted any effort in the battle, but now he seemed poised to reap the benefits, which made Song Jian feel somewhat uncomfortable. After all, ever since they had entered the underground cave, the two had maintained a facade of unity despite underlying tension. Just then, Song Jians body jolted. After a careful sensation, Song Jian opened his skill list, and a smile couldnt help but appear on his lips. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art had finally evolved, becoming a true Divine Skill. At the same time, the Thousand Swords Art had also reached its maximum level. The max-level Thousand Swords Art could summon up to ten thousand Spirit Swords. With Song Jians current power, he could summon as many as he wished, up to a maximum of ten thousand. Additionally, the damage of each Spirit Sword had increased significantly. Although they were completely condensed from Sword Qi, both in terms of quality and sharpness, they could match epic weapons. For Song Jian, this meant owning ten thousand epic-grade items at once. The enhancement of the skills power was an earth-shaking change. However, what Song Jian was most looking forward to was the transformation of the Red Lotus Sword Array after absorbing the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword and Sword Qi Palm Imprint, among other Sword Formations. Seeing that the Thousand Swords Art was ready to be used, Song Jian didnt hesitate to unleash it. Ten thousand Spirit Swords appeared out of nowhere, weaving and evolving through the air under Song Jians control in the same formation as the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. Meanwhile, Song Jian keenly discerned the changes within. A moment later, a colossal furnace phantom appeared in the void. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation had transformed into the Blazing Fire Furnace Sword Formation, resembling the shadow of a giant Bagua furnace. It revealed an endless sense of vicissitudes and the marks of time. Underneath the Bagua furnace, fierce dark red flames burned continuously, and the terrifying aura of pressure made Zhang Hongs heart palpitate. The moment the Blazing Fire Furnace appeared, whether it was the remnants of the Skeleton King or its soul, they were surprisingly absorbed into the Blazing Fire Furnace. Zhang Hong saw this scene and an ominous expression appeared on his face, but after glancing at Song Jian, he couldnt help but give a wry smile. If the soul was useless to Song Jian, Zhang Hongs actions would have been merely recycling waste. But if Song Jian had a way to make use of the soul, then the soul was not waste but Song Jians loot. What a pity, this is the soul of a Demi-God Level entity. Although its severely injured, its essence is still good C it definitely possesses the potential to advance to the level of a Dharma Protector Arhat Zhang Hong thought to himself. He too had noticed that the Skeleton King was gravely wounded, its Vitality Points less than one-tenth of its peak condition, and its strength severely compromised. Wails of agony emanated from the Blazing Fire FurnaceCa complete dissolution, utterly eradicating the Skeleton Kings mark from this world. From now on, there would be no more Skeleton King named Insinar. Even if a Skeleton King were to appear again, it wouldnt be Insinar, but another undead. The wailing gradually subsided, and eventually disappeared altogether. The Blazing Fire Furnace also slowly dissipated in mid-air, as if it had never existed. Three points of divinity, not bad at all. To think that a heavily injured Skeleton BOSS would yield three points of divine essence! Seeing the system prompt, Song Jians face revealed a delighted smile. Song Jian casually allocated these three points of divinity to his Chaos Sword Canon. Now, only the Chaos Sword Canon could absorb divinity; his other skills couldnt utilize divinity for upgrades. The light from the Chaos Sword Canon flickered slightly, advancing only a single level. One should note that previously, when upgrading the Thousand Swords Art, three points of divinity would result in an improvement of at least three levels. Yet on the Chaos Sword Canon, it only advanced one level. This turn of events made Song Jian not angry but pleased, indicating that the potential of the Chaos Sword Canon far exceeded that of the Thousand Swords Art. Although both sword skills were of legendary quality, the future achievements of the Chaos Sword Canon were evidently going to be greater. Another gold-devouring giant, the Thousand Swords Art devoured eight points of divinity to evolve into a divine skill. I wonder how much divinity the Chaos Sword Canon will consume before it advances! Song Jian mused to himself. Song Jian, this item dropped by the BOSS seems useful to me, can you sell it to me? Zhang Hong pointed at a few items on the ground and asked in a low voice. Song Jian looked down to see that Zhang Hong was pointing at a legendary-quality Bone Ring. After checking its attributes, which seemed unremarkable, he glanced at Zhang Hong who appeared very anxious, almost afraid that Song Jian wouldnt sell it to him. Evidently, this Bone Ring held special significance for Zhang Hong. Sure, fifty Purple Crystals, Song Jian said with a smile. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A legendary-quality item sold for fifty Purple Crystals wasnt expensive; it was practically a friendship price. Moreover, since it held special significance for Zhang Hong, even if the price were a hundred Purple Crystals, Zhang Hong would likely hold his nose and accept the deal. However, that would be exploiting the situation and would offend him. Chapter 1578 - Chapter 1578 Chapter 1579 Centaur King Chapter 1578: Chapter 1579: Centaur King Chapter 1578: Chapter 1579: Centaur King Zhang Hongs gaze remained fixed on the Bone Ring, and when he heard Song Jian bid fifty Purple Crystals, his face immediately showed an expression of delighted surprise. He quickly took out fifty Purple Crystals and handed them to Song Jian, his face full of gratitude. Thank you, Song Jian! Zhang Hong said, taking the Bone Ring carefully into his hand. As he took the Bone Ring, Zhang Hongs palm emitted a golden light, and he touched it with extreme care. The moment Zhang Hongs palm touched the Bone Ring, a corrosive white mist immediately emerged. Obviously, Zhang Hong couldnt wear the Bone Ring; even touching it caused him harm. Zhang Hong immediately put the ring into his bag slot and let out a sigh of relief as he stood up. This ring is of special significance to me; it relates to my professional advancement. I really owe you one this time, Song Jian! Zhang Hong said with a smile. Relates to professional advancement? Song Jian thought to himself, could it be that the top ten unique professions had their own advancement requirements? After the Skeleton King was annihilated, the entire dungeon began to shake, and a crack appeared in the ceiling. A stone staircase slowly extended down from the crack. Song Jian and Zhang Hong exchanged a glance and stepped onto the staircase together, walking towards the exit. Once the two returned to the surface, the crack behind them slowly closed as if it had never existed. Lets go, Song Jian, there are three more bosses before we can reach the Promotion Temple on the mountaintop! said Zhang Hong, pointing towards the peak. Although he couldnt defeat the upcoming bosses, Zhang Hong seemed to have a thorough understanding of this dungeon. As they walked, he explained the attributes and skills of the next three bosses to Song Jian. Song Jian listened carefully but didnt really care. The next three bosses were only at Legendary Realm strength, and the last one had reached the peak of the Legendary Realm. As long as they hadnt taken the step to the Demi-God Level, their Domain Power not having evolved into the Power of Law, they stood no chance against Song JianCit was just a matter of how quickly he could slay them. Lets make it quick and clear the dungeon, so I can see if I can truly become one of the top ten unique professions! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, the Thousand Swords Art had also finished cooling down. Ten thousand Spirit Swords, even without forming a Sword Formation, were enough to annihilate some ordinary Legendary Realm powerhouses. Over ten million Vitality Points were, in Song Jians eyes, not worth mentioning. For the second and third bosses, Song Jian used just one move. Countless Spirit Swords densely stabbed at the enemy, coupled with the suppression of the Time Law, these bosses could only roar desperately in the rain of swords, struggling in their final moments before being completely engulfed in the Sword Qi storm. Zhang Hong looked at Song Jian with a trace of awe in his eyes, and even deliberately fell back a couple of steps, no longer daring to walk shoulder to shoulder with Song Jian. This is definitely not the power that a Legendary Realm should have. How could he be so powerful! Zhang Hong felt his heart tremble. He felt like he was walking alongside a terrifying beast, over whose life and death he had no control. Song Jian didnt care about the shift in Zhang Hongs attitude. He had long grown accustomed to others fear of him, whether they were enemies or allies. Whats the final boss? As they neared the last boss, the outer wall of the temple already in sight, Song Jian turned his head to ask. Its a fallen Centaur King! said Zhang Hong: Its said to have been the pioneer of a mighty empire, but because it failed to break through the peak of the Legendary Realm and become a Demi-God Level warrior, the emperor of the Centaur Empire chose to collaborate with demons. In the end, it completely fell and became a demon itself! However, in the end, the demon still deceived him. Although he fell to become a demon, his strength never broke through. Instead, it led to the decline of the entire empire, Zhang Hong said expressionlessly. Song Jian smiled faintly. Emperors like this chased after eternal life once they reached the zenith of power, not sparing even the empire they built with their own hands. It was precisely because of such desires that demons preferred to tempt themCpeople like this were more easily deceived and willing to pay a huge price. He deserved to die! Song Jian said. Stepping forward, Song Jian could already sense from ahead, as if there was a black sun before the Promotion Temple, emanating a terrifying aura. This centaur emperor, now completely corrupted, had achieved the limits of the Legendary Realm, nearly at the Demi-God Level, separated only by a thin veil yet unable to break through. Why, why The massive centaur emperor before him, clad in purple-black scales and standing over three meters tall, wore an expression of crazed ferocity. Wielding a battle spear, he swung it mindlessly, continuously striking the outer walls of the Promotion Temple. This boss, blocking their path into the temple, stood before the great doors to the Promotion Temple. To enter, they had to either defeat or kill him. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before the two could approach, the corrupted centaur king sensed their presence and charged at them with a roar. You miserable vermin, witness the rage of an emperor! the centaur roared, swinging his battle spear and releasing streaks of black lightning that struck towards Song Jian and his companion. Emperor? Song Jians face showed a trace of mockery as he said, Your empire has perished for who knows how many years now. How many even remember your kingdom? BoomC Upon hearing Song Jians words, the black lightning grew stronger, and dozens of serpentine bolts surged toward the pair. Zhang Hongs complexion changed slightly. Such a terrifying force was impossible to withstand even with defensive skills, especially since he only possessed third-tier Combat Power. Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword, releasing streaks of Spirit Sword, clashing with the black lightning. In both quantity and quality, the Spirit Swords summoned by the Thousand Swords Art were no weaker than the black lightning. After a brief stalemate, the winner was decided: the black lightning was torn to shreds by the Sword Qi, and countless Spirit Swords flew towards the centaur king, tracing white trails through the air. The sharp sound of tearing through the atmosphere almost split the space, shocking the centaur king into disbelieving fury. Emperors Wrath! the centaur king bellowed. From behind him rose countless centaur phantoms, which resembled Soul Bodies. Their transparent forms were haloed with a faint grayish-blue light, dense as an army in formation, marching toward Song Jian. Hundreds, thousands of centaur phantoms, summoned by the centaur king, charged fearlessly forward, colliding with the multitude of Spirit Swords, causing earth-shattering booms. The Spirit Swords of the Thousand Swords Art were repelled by the centaur kings move, causing no harm to him. This surprised Song Jian. Chapter 1579 - Chapter 1579 Chapter 1580 Breakthrough Chapter 1579: Chapter 1580: Breakthrough Chapter 1579: Chapter 1580: Breakthrough The Thousand Swords Art was immensely powerful, and now that it had ascended to a Divine skill, each use could inflict tens of millions of damage without even forming the Blazing Fire Furnace Sword Formation. Even if the Centaur King was a demi-god level entity, it could deal a serious blow with a single strike, but it was merely at the peak of the Legendary Realm now, and yet it was able to withstand the Thousand Swords Art, which left Song Jian incredibly surprised. Impressive! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. Usually, it was he who was of lower level, overcoming the strong with the weak. Now, facing the Centaur King at the peak of the Legendary Realm, he was the one with overwhelming advantage. Unexpectedly, his effort yielded no results. After unleashing that move, the Centaur Kings face revealed a trace of exhaustion, clearly indicating that it was a major skill with enormous consumption, rarely used in normal circumstances. You pitiful crawler! The Centaur Kings eyes, clear for a moment, were once again taken over by madness and brutality. With a roar, it lunged at Song Jian, the weapon in its hands bursting with dazzling light, as if capable of piercing the sky itself. Chaos Sword Canon, Divine Demise! Song Jian shouted loudly, wielding his Sky-breaking Sword and slashing fiercely towards the Centaur Kings war spear. Huge gray Sword Qi slashes fell from the sky, merging into one and colliding violently with the war spear; Boom! A loud collision sounded, the earth and rocks on the ground jumped fiercely up, then disintegrated into dust. The overflowing force carved deep grooves into the ground, leaving the entire surface as if it had been plowed. The formidable strength forced the Centaur King to stagger backwards, its hands holding the war spear trembling violently, and a bloody gash appeared at the base of its thumb. This strike was a huge loss for the Centaur King; in terms of skills and attributes, it was completely outmatched by Song Jian, unable to withstand the damage from Divine Demise. Staggering backward, if not for its four legs providing strong stability, that strike might have directly sent it flying. Human, youre not at the Legendary Realm A look of clarity flashed through the Centaur Kings eyes again, followed by a glimpse of fear. Guess! Song Jian laughed, not giving it the chance to continue speaking. He charged forward, engaging the Centaur King in close combat. Meanwhile, Zhang Hong revealed a look of surprise. The Centaur Kings words echoed in his mind. Not at the Legendary Realm, not at the Legendary Realm, then what realm is Song Jians strength at? Could it be No, it cant be! Zhang Hong was startled by his own thoughts, instinctively trying to reject them, but seeing Song Jian, with merely a one-handed sword, constantly suppress the legendary realm peak Guardian Boss, the Centaur King, a look of shock finally appeared on his face. He, he hasnt even used his full strength Zhang Hong couldnt help but step back, finally understanding the source of the dread in his heart. It turned out, Song Jians strength had risen to such a degree. Boom~ With another swing of his sword, Song Jian sent the Centaur King flying against the outer wall of the temple. The powerful body, now covered in numerous scars with more than a dozen sword wounds, was stained red with blood. Could it be that Im going to die here? Im not willing, not willing at all! The Centaur Kings face showed an expression of resentful anger. It had sacrificed an entire empire and, as a result, had fallen to become a half-demon creature, but it had never ascended to the demi-god level. One could only imagine the bitterness in its heart. Just then, a light laugh reached the ears of the Centaur King: Havent you made your decision yet? Do you really want to die here? If so, what was the meaning of everything youve done before? Devil, devil, youre just a devil, Ill never trust your words again, I will never trust you The centaur kings face was full of fear as he shook his head repeatedly, muttering to himself. Youre going to die, youre going to die, the opponent is at the demi-god level, but if you just power up, you can defeat him, you can have eternal life The whispering voice by his ear was full of temptation. The centaur kings thoughts finally wavered, the wall of belief that had stood for so long collapsed with a thunderous crash, and a jet-black aura, like ink, began to surface in his eyes Song Jian charged toward the centaur king; he was less than three meters away from him when suddenly he felt a chill throughout his body, as if a big hand clutched his heart and gave it a hard squeeze. A huge sense of threat hit him head-on. Instinctively, Song Jian stopped in his tracks and looked at the centaur king. At that moment, the centaur kings body began to emit copious amounts of black aura. This black aura continued to surge, enveloping him completely. The black aura drifted and coalesced into the shape of a skull laughing wildly toward the sky, appearing quite terrifying. And the centaur kings originally somewhat withered aura began to rise rapidly as well, as if all the damage he had taken was being reversed. Now, the black aura had completely wrapped around the centaur king, who from a distance looked like a colossal black egg. Song Jian could not discern any changes within. He tentatively lashed out with a few strands of Sword Qi, but as soon as they entered the black aura, they disappeared without a trace, stirring not a single ripple. All must die! An enraged roar erupted from the black sphere, and a pillar of black light burst forth, shooting into the sky. Moments later, a centaur king whose size had doubled, radiating black aura, with rows of fierce bone spines growing along his spine, and a head transformed into that of a hellish demon, burst out from the black sphere. Roaring, he charged at Song Jian. Has he broken through? Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. This fully demonized centaur king had broken through the peak of the Legendary Realm and become a being at the demi-god level. Die! With an angry roar, the centaur king lifted his front hooves high, then fiercely stomped down toward the ground. Boom~ S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A loud noise erupted, and two deep hoof prints appeared in the hard ground. A shockwave spread out in all directions, and the floor shook violently like waves, spreading outward. Song Jian was firmly pinned to the ground, watching helplessly as the shockwave rushed towards him. In an instant, the ground trembled violently beneath his feet, tossing him around. His balance lost, he was thrown up by the shockwave, only to crash heavily back to the ground. At this moment, in Song Jians status bar, an effect labeled Sluggishness appeared. Surprisingly, this negative effect was triggered by a divine ability; even Song Jians innate ability, Immortal Body, could neither immunize against nor weaken the effect. With his mobility impaired, the demonized centaur king brandished his war spear and charged at Song Jian. Unable to dodge, Song Jian gritted his teeth and directly executed his Sword Qi Clone. Two identical figures appeared before the centaur kings eyes. Die! For a moment, the centaur king couldnt distinguish which was real and which was false. In the midst of his charge, he unexpectedly changed his move from a stab to a sweep, attempting to encompass both figures in his attack. PS: Thank you Bookfriend20190606055147698 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1580 - Chapter 1580 Chapter 1581 Spoils of War Chapter 1580: Chapter 1581: Spoils of War Chapter 1580: Chapter 1581: Spoils of War ` The battle between Demi-God Level beings was something Zhang Hong couldnt interfere with. As soon as the Centaur King completed his demonic transformation, Zhang Hong immediately retreated backwards until he stopped a dozen meters away. Terrifying, unbelievably so! Zhang Hongs face turned pale; he now understood that if he hadnt approached Song Jian, any other person would probably have stood no chance against this fearsome enemy. The Demi-God Realm, is this what a fighter from the Demi-God Realm is like? Zhang Hong whispered. You know, he had only ever encountered warriors from the Legendary Realm and had no idea how terrifying combatants from the Demi-God Realm could be. But today, he finally witnessed it. Once a Demi-God Realm warrior fought with full force, just the aura emanating from them made him shudder uncontrollably, completely devoid of any courage to fight. Boom, boom, boom~ The battle in front of the temple continued. If previously Song Jian had dominated the Centaur King in battle, now, with the Centaur King fully demonized, he was able to compete equally with Song Jian. His war spear was heavy and long, his moves were broad and powerful, seemingly desperate. For a moment, Song Jian actually felt overwhelmed. Massacre of Thousands! Although the Centaur King had undergone demonic transformation, his combat instinct hadnt vanished. He could still execute all of his skills. With this move, his long spear suddenly became like a meteor, stabbing towards Song Jian. Red Dust Tribulation! Song Jian had no intention of backing down or defending; he directly countered with an attack, casting Red Dust Tribulation towards the Centaur King. The Centaur Kings sure strike pierced nothing but air, as Song Jians figure disappeared into the void, leaving only fleeting strands of Chaos Sword Energy encircling the Centaur King. Swish, swish, swish~ The Chaos Sword Energy was incredibly sharp, and even though the Centaur Kings defense had greatly improved after his demonic transformation, he couldnt withstand the erosion of the Chaos Sword Energy. Whats more crucial was that the Chaos Sword Energy possessed a formidable life-draining capability. Once wounded, whether it was through natural recovery, execution of healing skills, or intake of healing potions, nothing could heal the wounds. Having cast the Red Dust Tribulation, Song Jians figure was now completely merged with the void, making the Centaur King unable to find a target even in his desperation, only able to passively endure the endless onslaught of the Chaos Sword Energy. Despite his demonic transformation, the Centaur King could hardly bear such torturous damage, akin to slow slicing; -99669 -105996 -114857 One by one, damage numbers exceeding one hundred thousand floated above the Centaur Kings head, and unbelievably, they were stacking up at an increasing rate. In just thirty seconds, the damage inflicted by each strand of Chaos Sword Energy had already escalated to five or six hundred thousand. At last, the damage inflicted by Red Dust Tribulation piled up to a terrifying extent. A streak of Chaos Sword Radiance flashed from the Centaur Kings hind leg, and with a snap, one of the Centaur Kings legs was cut off and flew away. The unsteady Centaur King fell forward, plunging into a pool of blood, still struggling fiercely. Suddenly, he felt an excruciating pain coming from behind him. As he turned his head, he saw countless strands of Chaos Sword Energy insanely slicing his body apart. No! The Centaur King let out an agonized roar, and his face, now fallen to that of a demons, showed a look of terror. He had picked up the scent of the Death God drawing ever nearer. ` The Centaur King who had advanced to the Demi-God Realm was only comparable to Song Jian in terms of strength; in all other aspects, whether it was the power of his skills or the Power of Law he mastered, he was far inferior to Song Jian. Die! In the void, a soft sigh from Song Jian resonated, his voice emerging above the head of the Centaur King. The Sky-breaking Sword in his hand burst forth with dazzling light. Divine Fall! The second form of the Chaos Sword Canon; it possessed formidable lethality against divine beings. As the Centaur King had advanced to the Demi-God Level, and his strength had greatly increased, the damage from the Divine Fall technique did not lessen but rather intensified. The exploitative nature of the damage left the already injured Centaur King unable to bear any longer, he began to scream loudly. Save me, save me, Ive dedicated everything to you, you have to save me, save me The frantic roars grew weaker under the assault of the Divine Fall Sword Energy, and eventually, the Centaur King fell heavily into a pool of blood. This time, he would not be able to stand up again. Waste! A low curse resounded in the void. Song Jian remained vigilant, looking around, but he found nothing. The curse seemed like an illusion. But Song Jian knew that this curse was clearly emitted by the demon that had lured the Centaur King into corruption. He could sense the strong scent of hellfire emanating from the other party. Song Jian prepared himself for a possible confrontation, considering that perhaps this demon hiding behind the Centaur King was the ultimate boss of this region. But after a long wait, when the demon did not appear, Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. S~ea??h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He summoned the Blazing Fire Furnace and absorbed the corpse of the Centaur King into the furnace. In a short time, the furnace extracted two points of Divinity. After all, it was a boss that had only recently advanced to the Demi-God Level; it didnt have much Divinity. To be able to extract two points was quite good. Song Jian casually added these two points to his Chaos Sword Canon; surprisingly, they only increased the proficiency of the Chaos Sword Canon by 68%, not even enough to raise it a level. However, Song Jian could clearly feel that the Chaos Sword Canon seemed to be nurturing something; he could distinctly sense that the manual was undergoing subtle changes that couldnt be detected from the skill bars attributes. Among the loot, there was only a purple-gold glowing white bone skull the size of a fist, shining as it rolled on the ground. Only one item? Song Jian found it strange. Thats because any boss of any tier or level usually dropped at least five or six loot items, with some dropping even over a dozen. But this Demi-God Level boss had yielded merely one legendary-quality item, which was surprising indeed. Song Jian, could I take a look at this item? Zhang Hong asked somewhat sheepishly. After the boss died, he constantly received system notifications that this white bone skull was related to the mission of advancing his profession. But during the entire fight, he hadnt been able to contribute at all, so naturally, he had no right to claim any loot. Now, his only hope was that Song Jian had no use for it and that he might be able to purchase it from Song Jian. Song Jian glanced at the attributes of the white bone skull; it was a rare embedding item, similar to a gemstone. As long as a master smith could be found to carve an embedding slot into the equipment, the white bone skull could be set into it, enhancing the equipments attributes. Is it still related to profession advancement? Song Jian raised the white bone skull in his hand, curiously asking. Previously it was a bone ring, and now a bone skull, which made Song Jian wonder. Could it be that Zhang Hongs advancement was not towards the War Buddha, but towards a special undead profession? Chapter 1581 - Chapter 1581 Chapter 1582 Promotion Chapter 1581: Chapter 1582 Promotion Chapter 1581: Chapter 1582 Promotion One hundred Purple Crystals, Song Jian glanced at Zhang Hong and said. Zhang Hongs face changed, he stared at the Bone Ring in Song Jians hand, hesitated for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and nodded, Okay. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After the trade was completed, Zhang Hong glanced at the properties of the Bone Ring, revealing a look of relief. The value of this Bone Ring was far greater than the previous ring. If it had been someone else, even two hundred Purple Crystals might not have been enough to seal the deal. Thank you, said Zhang Hong with gratitude. Song Jian nodded and didnt mind. To use the Bone Ring for inlaying, he still needed to find a Master Level Forging Master to drill a hole in his equipment. The higher the grade of the equipment, the lower the success rate of drilling, and Song Jians current Sword Immortal setCif it was damaged because of the Bone RingCit would have been a loss not worth the risk. This guy really has some assets, one hundred and fifty Purple Crystals, he took them out just like that thought Song Jian. It was well known that players above level one hundred had begun to come into contact with Purple Crystals, and the market price for them remained high. Ten million Doomsday Coins for one Purple Crystal was often an offer without a market, and generally, when people obtained Purple Crystals, they used them right away to improve their battle experience. It was rare for someone to have so many saved up. After the final boss was killed, the two of them smoothly entered the Promotion Temple. In the empty hall, there was only a God Statue over thirty meters tall standing in the center, shining brightly as if it was alive. As the two approached the God Statue, they looked up. This God Statue was taller than any Song Jian had seen before, but the face of the Statue was as if covered with a thin veil, indistinct, and even Song Jians Demi-God Level senses couldnt penetrate it. System: Do you wish to proceed with professional advancement? Each person only has one opportunity to advance their profession. A system prompt appeared in front of both Song Jian and Zhang Hong. Song Jian looked at Zhang Hong, as he knew little about this dungeon; Zhang Hong, on the other hand, seemed to know more. He wanted to see what choice Zhang Hong would make. If the Monks advancement is the War Buddha, what does he need those two items filled with the aura of the undead for? Could it be that the top ten unique professions are not the most supreme existence? Song Jian pondered quietly. Advance! Zhang Hong took a step forward and shouted loudly. With an unwavering heart, one becomes the Buddha through battle! The God Statue started to rumble as the head suddenly moved toward Zhang Hongs head to press down. Zhang Hong stood motionless, as if entirely unconcerned that the palm might flatten him into a puddle of flesh. The hand of the God Statue gently touched the top of Zhang Hongs head, and suddenly a golden light flashed. Zhang Hong shone with a golden radiance as if his entire being, inside and out, was cast in gold. Song Jian could feel Zhang Hongs aura beginning to rise continuously. At the same time, Zhang Hong took out a large number of Purple Crystals, placed them in front of himself, and continuously enhanced his battle experience. Level 115, level 116, Zhang Hongs level kept rising, and the Purple Crystals in front of him were being consumed rapidly. So, hes saved up so many Purple Crystals, intending to break through to the Legendary Realm Song Jian realized silently: But for players, the Legendary Realm doesnt have any bottleneck. As long as they have enough battle experience, they can level up directly. Why wait until professional advancement to do it? A moment later, as Zhang Hongs presence became even more profound, Song Jian suddenly understood why Zhang Hong was doing this. The Power of Law, he wants to break through to the Legendary Realm during professional advancement to obtain a higher grade Power of Law Song Jian came to a realization. It was known that if players broke through to the Legendary Realm solely through battle experience, they would comprehend a random Law. However, this randomness often resulted in very weak Laws, and those with such Laws in the Legendary Realm were the weakest among their peers. Zhang Hong cast a resentful glance at Song Jian, his level had increased to around 119 levels at 87%, the exact amount of Purple Crystals he had calculated he would need now fell short, incapable of allowing him to immediately advance to the Legendary Realm. Song Jian, I still need eighty Purple Crystals to level up, once were out, Ill repay you double, no, triple! Zhang Hong couldnt help but say. Agreed, Song Jian nodded, a smile spreading across his face. If he refused at this moment, it would truly result in a deadly grudge. Song Jian also wanted to see what kind of Power of Law would be comprehended during the breakthrough in a professional level up. After obtaining enough Purple Crystals, Zhang Hongs level finally broke through to level 120, and at that moment, his professional promotion also began. The palm of the statue slowly lifted from above Zhang Hongs head, and after a moment, a giant golden Buddha Statue appeared before Zhang Hong, muttering words Song Jian couldnt catch a word of, though Zhang Hong seemed to clearly understand. In the end, the giant golden Buddha Statue gave a slight smile towards Zhang Hong and brought its hands together with force, a thunderous boom sounding out, shaking the entire temple like an earthquake. After everything had settled, Song Jian looked towards Zhang Hong, whose body still radiated golden light, but his face now bore an expression of pleasant surprise. Song Jian could feel that Zhang Hong, having leveled up to the Legendary Realm, had at least tripled his strength or more. If Zhang Hong had possessed such power before entering the dungeon, he wouldnt have been just muddling along the whole way. Zhang Hong, now advanced to War Buddha, looked at Song Jian with an excited face. He had always been unable to see through Song Jians strength, but after advancing to one of the ten unique professions, he could finally sense a trace of Song Jians true power. You, youve leveled up to Demi-God Level already? How, how is this possible, your leveling speed, how can it be so fast Zhang Hong said, scarcely able to believe it. Is the promotion complete? Its my turn now, right? Song Jian said with a smile, taking a step forward. With Zhang Hongs strength transformed so drastically after his promotion, Song Jian believed that with his own current strength, once he went through his professional level up, he could probably contend with actual deities. Wait a moment, Song Jian, this dungeon for leveling up, it was I who discovered it first, and naturally, the items dropped by the BOSS contain what I need for my professional level up, Zhang Hong said with a smile, taking two items out of his inventory, which were the Bone Ring and the white bone skull he had exchanged with Song Jian. Level up! Zhang Hong shouted loudly, holding the two items. The two items in his hands suddenly emitted a dazzling light, transforming into two rays of white light that flew into the hands of the Promotion Temple statue and disappeared from sight. Shortly after, two figures of bald monks appeared in front of Zhang Hong, one looking fierce and surrounded by evil spirits, the other radiating malicious aura with a mountain of corpses beneath his feet, a ferocious sight to behold. Behind these two bald monks were other character silhouettes; unfortunately, these figures were all black, mere outlines, with no visible details of their professions. With two items, I can only choose two advanced professions, one is Ksitigarbha and the other is Fighting War Buddha. Which one should I choose? Zhang Hong said, hesitating. PS: Thank you to A Leisurely Day for the tip of 100 Doomsday Coins!~ PS: The surgery went smoothly, updates will resume normally during the recovery period, thank you, everyone. Chapter 1582 - Chapter 1582 Chapter 1583 Leaving the Instance Chapter 1582: Chapter 1583 Leaving the Instance Chapter 1582: Chapter 1583 Leaving the Instance Zhang Hong faced a decision that Song Jian couldnt see; he could only observe Zhang Hong foolishly standing in place, seemingly lost in thought. After a long while, Zhang Hong let out a sigh, and there seemed to be some changes to his aura. By the time Song Jian tried to examine it closely, he felt a barrier obstructing his spiritual sense from probing any further. Song Jian smiled. The changes in Zhang Hong at this moment were tremendous, and it seemed that even the top ten unique profession, War Buddha, was not his careers final advancement. Those two treasures related to his career advancement appeared to have taken his career progression a big step forward. Alright, Song Jian, Ive completed my advancement. Its your turn now, Zhang Hong said with a slight smile to Song Jian. It was very evident that Zhang Hongs strength had dramatically transformed compared to when he had entered the replica. The enhancement in his power made his demeanor become more imposing. Having been somewhat fearful of Song Jian before, he was now able to face Song Jian with equanimity and a peaceful mindset. Song Jian nodded and stepped forward. Soon, the process that had taken place during Zhang Hongs advancement unfolded upon Song Jian. The only difference was that during Zhang Hongs advancement, a golden Bodhisattva had appeared, while during Song Jians, it was a Taoist Man clad in white and carrying a long sword on his back. The Taoist Man looked at Song Jian with a satisfied expression, nodded slightly, then with a beckoning of his right hand, the long sword flew out of its sheath and landed in his palm. Before Song Jians eyes, the Taoist Man performed a set of sword techniques. After finishing, the Taoist Man laughed heartily and said to Song Jian, I entrust it all to you. Then, the figure of the Taoist Man slowly dissipated into the air, and Song Jians profession successfully advanced from Sword Master to Sword Immortal. After advancing to the Swordsman Immortal profession, a surge of overwhelming power burst forth from within Song Jian, increasing all attributes such as strength, agility, constitution, intelligence, and spirit by a hundred points each, while other defenses and resistances saw significant enhancements. The innate skill Immortal Body evolved into the Indestructible Sword Essence Lustrous Body, the Holy Sword evolved into the Free and Uncontested Immortal Sword, and all attributes underwent earth-shaking changes. Even the Swordsman Immortal suit Song Jian was wearing resonated with him, and the eight pieces of level 120 legendary equipment hummed in response to the Chaos Sword Qi within his body, forming an inexplicable connection. Song Jian, youve also advanced to one of the top ten unique professions, havent you? Zhang Hong asked with a laugh. Song Jian suddenly realized that his Swordsman Immortal suit was resonating with himCor rather, with his Swordsman Immortal professionCa fact that Zhang Hong seemed not to have noticed. Yes, Ive advanced to Swordsman Immortal, Song Jian said with a smile, while he also carefully perceived the information being conveyed by his Swordsman Immortal suit. This suit can even advance! Song Jian thought to himself in shock, a hint of pleasant surprise flashing in his eyes. While the Swordsman Immortal suit was legendary in quality, at level 120, it was somewhat outdated for Song Jian, who had reached level 150 and could have opted for better equipment. Divine, the Swordsman Immortal suit requires divinity for advancement. Could it be that this legendary quality equipment can devour divinity to evolve into divine artifacts! Song Jian felt somewhat helpless thinking this. In his mind, he visualized the divinity required for each piece of the Swordsman Immortal suit to advance: the gauntlets needed the least, only twelve points of divinity, while the chest armor needed the most, at thirty-six points. To top it all off, nearly two hundred points of divinity were needed to upgrade the entire set. For Song Jian, this was an overwhelming amount, especially since his Chaos Sword Canon was also a major consumer of divinity, giving him a feeling of trouble piling upon trouble. Forget it, Ill take it one step at a time. I wonder if there will be enough divine monsters for me to kill! Song Jian said with a wry smile. By the way, Song Jian, the Swordsman Immortals phantom seemed to perform a set of sword skills. Did you learn it? Zhang Hong suddenly asked. Song Jian was startled and quickly reviewed his experience, indeed finding a prompt in the system message box. System: During your advancement to the Swordsman Immortal profession, you perceived the divine skill Flying Immortal Beyond the Sky. The comprehension progress of this skill is at 4%. Use divinity to accelerate the comprehension of this skill. A divine skill Song Jian revealed a look of surprise and opened the skill tab to see the newly appeared Flying Immortal Beyond the Sky divine skillCa set of sword techniques. Unfortunately, with a 4% comprehension rate, it was unusable, but Song Jian could imagine that its power would be no weaker than the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art that had evolved into a divine skill! With his heart set ablaze at the thought, however, the feeling was dampened when he glanced at the system prompt also indicating that it required divinity to comprehend. I did perceive a set of sword skills, but unfortunately, the rate of comprehension is not high, just 4% Song Jian shook his head and said. 4%? Thats pretty good. I perceived a move called Palm-Folded Buddha Land, but my comprehension was only 0.3%. Oh, my goodness, how much divinity will I need to fully understand it! Zhang Hong exclaimed with an exaggerated expression. Just then, a thirty-second countdown appeared before them. System: The replica has been cleared. The replica will close in thirty seconds. Please prepare to exit. Song Jian and Zhang Hong glanced at each other, and before they had time to say anything, they were transformed into white light, disappearing from the replica. When Song Jian left the replica, he found himself immediately transported to a forest. This was a zone with level 30 monsters. Checking the map, he realized that he was over twenty kilometers away from the place where he had entered the replica. When Song Jian returned to the entrance of the previous replica, he discovered that it had turned into ruins. Was it just a one-time replica? Song Jian felt disappointed, sighed, and flew in the direction of the City of Hope. Soon, Zhang Hong also arrived at the entrance to the replica. Looking at the ruined entrance, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, looked up in the direction of the City of Hope, and a sly smile spread across his lips. Song Jian, I owe you thanks this time. But, you also benefitted from my luck, reaping quite a few rewards. Were even nowno, I still owe you two hundred and forty Purple Crystals. Hehe, the next time we meet, Im afraid you wont even recognize me, he murmured. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A sinister hue crept across Zhang Hongs fair face, a peculiar symbol emerged on his forehead, glowing with a purple-gold radiance. Looking in the direction of the City of Hope, Zhang Hong muttered to himself, If I dont enter Hell, who will? Song Jian, you have your city on earth, and I shall establish one in Hell that belongs entirely to meCa Buddha land of my own! Amen. PS: Thanks to Jiang Chen of the Skyrock Gang for the 100 starting-point coins tip~ Chapter 1583 - Chapter 1583 Chapter 1584 Return to the Sect Chapter 1583: Chapter 1584: Return to the Sect Chapter 1583: Chapter 1584: Return to the Sect Song Jian returned to the City of Hope, feeling an inexplicable unease in his heart. Gazing into the distance, he could sense a strange aura slowly spreading. But at its peak, it suddenly disappeared as if it had never existed. Zhang Hong, what profession have you advanced to after all, and will there truly be other branches after obtaining a unique profession? Song Jian wondered to himself. After Zhang Hong advanced to be a War Buddha, he used an item for profession advancement, after which his aura significantly increasedCa rise in strength at least double from before, all of which Song Jian saw very clearly. Forget it, all this is a matter of fate. When my opportunity comes, maybe Ill also get to uncover those secrets. For now, I need to digest my gains, Song Jian said with a smile, turning back to the quiet room in the City Lord Mansion. In the game world, several months passed in the blink of an eye, with players generally achieving much higher levels. Legendary quality equipment was occasionally seen on the market, and some of the top-ranked players had advanced to the Legendary Realm, their names no longer listed on the level leaderboards. Song Jian looked at the Law of Power crystal in his inventory, hesitating for a moment before shaking his head, deciding not to use it. The most precious items in Song Jians inventory were this Law of Power crystal and several Posuo Fruits containing Law Fragments. If he were to use the Law of Power crystal, he could instantly obtain a complete Law, skyrocketing his strength to nearly that of a god-tier warrior. But by doing so, on one hand, he would have to spend a considerable amount of time comprehending and mastering the Law of Power. On the other hand, the Laws of the world he had yet to fully grasp might be suppressed by the Law of Power, making comprehension more difficult. My current strength is quite high among players, theres no rush, Song Jian muttered to himself, closing his inventory. During the following days, Song Jian would spend several hours each day killing monsters. Given his current level, even after grinding for several days straight, he could at most increase his battle experience by 1% to 2%. Raising levels by grinding required years, with at least a decade needed to gain a single level. However, during the grind, his Endless Hunt Aura managed to level up a few times. Considering Song Jians current base damage, an increase of even 1% could result in thousands, if not tens of thousands, more damage. It was quite frightening, and since the Endless Hunt Aura had no level cap, it could be endlessly improved with patience, a skill that felt almost like a bug. One day, as Song Jian had just returned to the City Lord Mansion, Wang Qi hurried over to see him. City Lord, have you heard? The game is going to be updated. They say its going to add a race system for players, said Wang Qi. Race? What do you mean? asked Song Jian, puzzled. Where did you hear these rumors? NPCs are already spreading the word. Its said that many gods who were once asleep are slowly awakening. With the revival of these deities, the game will introduce a race system, giving both new and old players a chance to choose their race, explained Wang Qi, frowning slightly. The gods awakening? Song Jian said to himself. From his previous experiences in the game, he had noticed some hints that there were far too few deities in the game world. Many were merely part of legends and showed no signs of existence, with very few followersCa situation that seemed abnormal. However, if they were asleep, that would explain it. City Lord, what should we do? Should we prepare? Wang Qi asked. Prepare? Are you saying you dont want to be human anymore? Song Jian asked. No, each race has its special innate attributes. If we can change races, we might enhance our strength faster, Wang Qi asserted. Its not worth it. Those revived gods wont simply bestow favors for nothing. However, let everyone follow their heart. Those who wish to change their race can do so on their own, just make sure not to switch to an enemy faction, Song Jian instructed. Understood, City Lord! Wang Qi said, his face brightening as he nodded and left. Song Jian sighed, shaking his head gently. Despite all this time playing, many players still treated this game world purely as a game. It cant be treated merely as a game; this is a real world! Song Jian whispered to himself. Just then, the communication device suddenly rang. Opening it, he saw it was a call request from Xin Ling. Xin Ling, whats the matter? Song Jian asked. Xin Ling usually stayed at the Imperial Sword Sect doing sect missions and rarely contacted Song Jian. An active contact today definitely meant there was an issue. Senior Brother Song, you need to come back to the sect quickly. Theres been a large outbreak of beasts again, and the sect leader said that the Demon Suppression Seal seems to have loosened Xin Ling said anxiously. The Demon Suppression Seal is loosening again? Song Jian frowned slightly, It hasnt been long since we last repaired the seal. Why is it loosening so quickly? I dont know. Several disciples went to investigate and have all gone missing, they might have encountered danger, Xin Ling said. The mass cultivation of Snake Vine Grass allowed for the production of large quantities of Demon-Repelling Elixir. The disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect, as long as they used the Demon-Repelling Elixir, could freely enter and exit the Ancient Desolate Abyss. However, deep within the Ancient Desolate Abyss, there were numerous powerful beasts, which ordinary disciples dared not venture into. Ill set off right now! After saying this, Song Jian soared into the air, flying towards the distance. In the game world, there were only three gateways into the Ancient Sword Star Semi-plane, and Song Jian only knew of one. Every time he entered the sect, he had to fly for a long time. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Had I known it would be such a hassle, I wouldve directly planted a Tree of Life in the sect, Song Jian thought to himself. Soon, Song Jian returned to the Ancient Sword Star Semi-plane. In the main peaks grand hall, Sect Leader Duan Xingliu was already waiting for him. Seeing Song Jian, Duan Xinglius eyes revealed a surprised expression. He stared at Song Jian for a long time without speaking. Master! Song Jian bowed to Duan Xingliu and smiled. You, have you broken through to the Legendary Realm? It took a while before Duan Xingliu finally spoke. Yes, Master. I was lucky and had a breakthrough a few days ago, Song Jian said with a smile. Duan Xinglius face showed a complex expression as he shook his head and sighed, I really envy you chosen ones Master, I heard the Demon Suppression Seal is starting to loosen again? What exactly happened? Song Jian quickly asked. Heh, do you know what is actually sealed by the Demon Suppression Seal? Duan Xingliu shook his head, temporarily putting aside some thoughts, and spoke to Song Jian. Isnt it the beasts? The Demon Suppression Seal suppresses the endless beasts, doesnt it, to prevent them from corroding the entire semi-plane? Song Jian couldnt help asking. Previously, it was because of the damage to the Demon Suppression Seal that a large number of beasts appeared. If not for Song Jian and Xin Ling completing the repair mission, the entire semi-plane would have likely been breached by the beasts. No, the Demon Suppression Seal actually binds the Desolation God! Duan Xinglius eyes showed a hint of wariness as he spoke in a low tone. PS: Thanks to Mountains and Seas Can Be Leveled x for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1584 - Chapter 1584 Chapter 1585 Demon Suppression Seal Chapter 1584: Chapter 1585: Demon Suppression Seal Chapter 1584: Chapter 1585: Demon Suppression Seal Desolation God? Song Jian was startled, for it was the first time he realized that, within this Ancient Sword Star Semi-plane, a real deity was actually sealed. One must know that the Sect Leader of the Imperial Sword Sect, along with dozens of peak masters and hundreds of elders, were almost all from the Legendary Realm, and not even one was at the Demi-God Level. It was truly unbelievable that they could seal a real deity. Master, may I ask, how did you all seal the Desolation God back then? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Duan Xingliu glanced at Song Jian and snorted coldly, Do you really think the Imperial Sword Sect has no existence that has broken through the Legendary Realm? What, does the Imperial Sword Sect have Demi-God Level members? Song Jian asked in surprise. Arent you one? Duan Xingliu sneered, Moreover, do you really think that the Imperial Sword Sect, which has been passed down for tens of thousands of years, would have no Divine-level powerhouses, no foundation of its own? Yes, Master, please tell me about it, Song Jian said with a smile, not caring about Duan Xinglius tone and attitude. This was a secret of the Imperial Sword Sects heritage, something ordinary disciples, perhaps even some peak masters and elders, were not necessarily aware of. Hmph, whats the use of telling you? Are you able to lift the curse of the gods? Duan Xinglius face fell, seemingly remembering something, and he said irritably, This time youve come back to check on the Demon Suppression Seal, to see whats wrong with it and why theres an aura of the Desolation God leaking out. Also, to investigate whether the Desolation God is close to awakening. If it is truly about to awaken, we must prepare in advance. Alright, Master, Ill go alone this time. If the junior brothers are safe, Ill take the opportunity to rescue them as well, Song Jian nodded and said, By the way, if the Desolation God really does wake up, Ill just kill him off. A deity that has just awakened probably hasnt recovered its full power yet. While its weak, Ill take its life! Dont be careless. The Desolation God is also an ancient deity that has existed for tens of thousands of years. If it werent for the heavy injuries it sustained during the war of the gods, the predecessors of the Imperial Sword Sect might not have been able to seal it! Duan Xingliu frowned and warned Song Jian, The Desolation God is not like those divine creatures youve encountered before, it is a real deity, remember that! Song Jian nodded, not saying anything further, and took the Demon Suppression Seal Restoration Scroll handed over by Duan Xingliu. After bowing, he turned and flew towards the direction of the Ancient Desolate Abyss. The Ancient Desolate Abyss was still enshrouded in poisonous mists. This kind of black mist, which possesses a deadly poison, would continuously drain the life force of any being other than the Desolate Beasts that entered, ultimately leading to their slow death. The deeper one went, the more potent the black mist became. Unless one had an Anti-Demonic Potion, even Legendary Realm powerhouses would not dare to venture deep into the Ancient Desolate Abyss. As Song Jian flew on his way, he could clearly sense that there were many more Desolate Beasts than before, and the deeper he went, the greater the number of powerful Desolate Beasts emerged. He had already detected the existence of dozens of Desolate Beasts at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. Are these all effects caused by the leakage of the Desolation Gods aura? Song Jian wondered silently. In the Abyssal Hell, ordinary abyssal demons indeed could devour higher-level demons to advance, but he had never heard of monsters becoming more powerful solely through the influence of an aura. Flying all the way, Song Jian finally arrived at the location of the Demon Sealing Array. Here, faint golden light warded off the encroaching black mists, and the complex seal patterns could make anyone who looked at them feel dizzy and disoriented. Song Jian already had some understanding of the Demon Suppression Seal and had even mastered part of it, though it was difficult to transform this knowledge into his own strength. Perhaps I can take this opportunity to fully master the Demon Suppression Seal! Song Jian thought to himself. You should know that the Demon Suppression Seal is a legendary formation. Mastering it would greatly enhance Song Jians understanding and mastery of arrays. Perhaps then, he could even use the Spirit Sword as a material to lay out an even more powerful array. Carefully perceiving the Demon Suppression Seal and looking for damaged parts, Duan Xingliu believed that only if the seal were damaged would the aura of the Desolation God leak out, which explained the emergence of so many mythical beasts. After three full days, Song Jian had inspected the entire Demon Suppression Seal. Meanwhile, his original comprehension of the incomplete Demon Suppression Seal had reached completion. At last, he could display the entirety of the Demon Suppression Seal from the Sword Array Atlas. However, he had only just begun to master it. If he wanted to use the Spirit Swords from the Thousand Swords Art as materials to lay out the Demon Suppression Seal, he feared it would still take a long while to comprehend. Phew, this Demon Suppression Seal is profoundly intricate. Its indeed worthy of being a legendary formation. It might not be inferior to the Ten Thousand Dragons Array Ive seen before. No wonder it can seal the Desolation God! Song Jian thought to himself. However, after patrolling for three days, Song Jian found no damages to the Demon Suppression Seal. The entire seal was intact and continuously effective, showing no signs of weakening. After another thorough check and finding no imperfections, he became puzzled. If the array is intact, why are there so many mythical beasts, and why is the aura of the Desolation God leaking? Could it be that upon awakening, the Desolation God cannot be completely sealed by the Demon Sealing Array anymore? Song Jian speculated in his heart. He had never encountered a true deity before. Now suddenly discovering the possibility of the Demon Suppression Seals ineffectiveness, he couldnt help but worry. If the Desolation God was to fully awake, the Demon Suppression Seal might be utterly destroyed. Just then, the entire Demon Suppression Seal began to tremble, as if something was striking against the seal. Song Jians complexion changed dramatically. Whatever was causing such a violent tremor in the Demon Suppression Seal must be the sealed Desolation God. The trembling of the Demon Suppression Seal lasted for only a brief ten seconds before it calmed down. However, a dense and strange aura lingered in the air, the aura released by the Desolation God. This kind of aura could enhance the strength of ordinary mythical beasts and even turn ordinary creatures into mythical beasts in a very short time, much like a biohazard virus. The Desolation God has not fully awakened yet, but it has already caused such a massive tremor. Once it truly awakens, Im afraid that the Demon Suppression Seal alone will not be enough to contain it! Song Jian thought silently. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system notification: System: You have encountered a special event, triggering a unique and hidden quest, Slay the Desolation God! This quest is one-time only; once accepted, it cannot be canceled. If you fail or opt not to take the quest, it will not appear again! Note: This quest is extremely difficult; please consider carefully before making a decision; Quest failure penalty: None; Reward for completion: The Divine Ancient Well! Chapter 1585 - Chapter 1585 Chapter 1586 Divine Herbal Medicine Chapter 1585: Chapter 1586: Divine Herbal Medicine Chapter 1585: Chapter 1586: Divine Herbal Medicine A task? Song Jian was taken aback. With his current strength, it was rare for him to receive such unexpected tasks. The stronger the strength, the harder it was to receive such urgent tasks. Even inspecting the Ancient Desolate Abyss and repairing the Demon Suppression Seal were, for Song Jian, nothing more than ordinary sect assignments rather than emergencies. Could it really be that I have to kill the Desolation God to complete it? Song Jian shook his head, his gaze settling on the Divine Ancient Well. Divine Ancient Well, type: Divine Country structure. Properties: Creates an ancient well within the Divine Country that can absorb the faint divine essence scattered throughout the realm. Over time, it produces a certain amount of divine essence and can be upgraded; A smile appeared on Song Jians lips. Having a treasure that could generate divine essence on its own meant that he no longer needed to think about hunting divine creatures every day. After all, those divine creatures were extremely powerful, and hunting them posed a certain danger even with Song Jians capabilities. Just then, the Demon Suppression Seal suddenly cracked open as if a giant beast had opened its mouth. A thick aura of the Desolation God emanated from the crack, and the Desolation Gods around the seal seemed agitated, roaring loudly in response. Song Jian narrowed his eyes and, following the task prompt, rushed toward the crevice. Quickly, his entire body plunged into the crack and disappeared. Moments later, the gap in the Demon Suppression Seal closed up as if it had never existed, replaced by a golden glow emanating from the seal that seemed to have dimmed slightly. Song Jian felt as if he had fallen into an unfathomably deep hole. The howling wind filled his ears, and his body plummeted downward like a stone. His strength, too, seemed sealed, as if layers of silk threads were entangling him, wrapping him into a thick cocoon, leaving him completely immobile. If this continues, I might be smashed to death, thought Song Jian. He could sense that this was some form of law suppression, but he was unsure whether the environment or the Desolation God caused it. If it was the work of the Desolation God, then his chances of completing the task might plummet. Song Jian fell rapidly, not knowing how many meters he had descended. Roughly ten minutes later, his speed of descent abruptly slowed, then grew slower and slower until, like a feather, he gently landed on the ground. By then, not a glimmer of light could be seen from above. Song Jian could only use the Perception Eye to scout the surroundings. The Perception Eye was not visual but utilized perception to explore the surroundings, offering a clarity and fineness surpassing that of simple perceptive exploration, as if he had gained a pair of new eyes. This seems to be the den of some beast Song Jians brow furrowed. Upon landing, he found himself in a massive cave, pervaded by a foul odor and littered with numerous rotting skeletons scattered around. To Song Jian, even if the Desolation God had originated from a beast, it had become a deity, and its bestial nature should be mostly worn away, with divinity likely taking precedence. But now, it seemed reality differed from his expectations; even as a true deity, the Desolation God couldnt shake off its beastly instincts. Song Jian cautiously explored the cave, which appeared to be an underground passageway, extending downward. Around him lay vast heaps of bones, some human, some resembling huge beasts. He even discovered several skeletons of the Dragon Clan, a pity that the long ages had stripped these bones of their essence, leaving them indistinct from rocks, nothing more than useless trash. However, there are still some good things here Song Jians eyes locked onto a corner, his face breaking into a smile. Arriving beneath a massive skeleton, Song Jian brushed aside some loose soil in a corner, revealing a gray plant before his eyes. The plant looked rather inconspicuous, barely distinguishable from the surrounding rock and soil at a glance, but upon closer inspection, one could find that its delicate roots firmly grasped the top of a bone. The surface of the bone was covered with dense lines that resembled blood vessels and nerves, but in reality, these were all the roots of the plant. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bone Desolate Divine Grass: Divine herbal medicine, properties: one of the main ingredients of the Divine medicine Rebirth Pill, invaluable; Divine medicine? Song Jian paused, then a smile crept across his lips. Such high-end medicine was probably out of reach for current players. However, as the player levels increased, they would surely come to handle such medicines, although it might take some time. Such divine herbal medicine could very well be unique, with every harvest reducing their number. I wonder if my Shattered Divine Realm could cultivate such divine herbal medicine, thought Song Jian silently. Song Jians Gathering Skill had reached Master Level, giving him over a 75% success rate in harvesting even divine herbs, and combined with his exceptionally high luck, harvesting this divine herb shouldnt pose much of a problem. With his purple bamboo trowel in hand, Song Jian carefully started to harvest the Bone Desolate Divine Grass. In no more than five minutes, he had successfully gathered the herb intact. This herb turned out to have become one with the bone it had rooted in, and upon successful collection, the bone, as part of the herb, was also completely harvested. After a glance at the peculiar herb, Song Jian did not place it into his inventory but instead teleported to his Shattered Divine Realm and, in a secluded and dim corner, planted the Bone Desolate Divine Grass. Looking at the slightly wilted Desolation God Grass, Song Jian thought to himself, The growth of the Desolation God Grass probably requires a vast amount of bones and Vitality. It seems that the bodies of the monsters I hunt from now on cant be thrown away; I need to collect them all to provide nourishment for the Desolation God Grass. Master, have you gathered a new herb? Would you like Nova to care for it? A docile wood spirit appeared beside Song Jian, looking curiously at the recently planted Desolation God Grass. Yes, you can take care of it, Song Jian said with a smile. Wood spirits were the most skilled when it came to nurturing plants, a hundred times more so than the Puppet Beasts that only knew how to mechanically plant Snake Vine Grass. Entrusting them with the care of such special herbs was certainly the right choice. It was just a pity that the number of wood spirits capable of assuming human form was exceedingly low. There were hundreds of wood spirits in Song Jians divine realm, but only the one before him could truly take human shape. Song Jians figure vanished within the Divine Country, and the originally innocent smile on Novas face slowly disappeared. Looking at the Bone Desolate Divine Grass, her expression turned sly. Divine plants. I didnt expect him to be able to find divine plants. Dammit, at this rate, this Divine Country will become more and more intertwined with him. How can I wrest back what is rightfully my Divine Country from his hands! Nova muttered to herself, her face full of resentment and frustration. PS: Thanks to Shanhaijiekepingx for the 100 starting coin tip~ Chapter 1586 - Chapter 1586 Chapter 1587 Arm Chapter 1586: Chapter 1587: Arm Chapter 1586: Chapter 1587: Arm Returning to the underground cave, Song Jian continued his exploration and soon arrived at a vast cavern. In the depths of the cave, a gigantic creature lay in the center, resembling a small mountain from afar. The body of this small mountain undulated subtly. With each breath, a dense aura of the Desolation God permeated the cave. It turned out that the leaking aura from the Demon Suppression Seal was actually the breath of this enormous being. Enigmatic runes of all kinds of odd shapes gleamed with a faint golden light on the cavern walls around the Desolation God. The golden light of these runes pulsed gently with the creatures breath, as if they had merged with the Desolation God into one. Desolation God? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, his Perception Eye focusing on the massive creature. Indeed, this massive being was the sealed Desolation God. After the Perception Eye gleaned some attributes of the Desolation God, it suddenly shattered, causing a shock to pass through Song Jians mind. The Desolation God seemed to sense something and let out a disgruntled snore. It turned over and continued to sleep soundly. It was then that Song Jian noticed dozens of chains wrapped around the creatures body. The chains were as black as ink and made no sound when they collided with one another, as if they were not material. Some chains had even fused into the Desolation Gods body, while others were firmly embedded into the cavern walls. Song Jian stared at the Desolation God. The creature, deeply asleep, radiated a powerful aura. However, when compared to a true deity, there was a significant gap. At most, it was equivalent to a Demi-God Level divine being and could not at all be mentioned in the same breath as a true deity. Could it be that the Desolation God is merely a Demi-God Level divine being and has not advanced to a true God Level? Song Jian thought silently. At that moment, one of the eyes of the Desolation God suddenly opened, revealing a dark gold color filled with ferocity. Song Jian was startled and couldnt help but step back two paces. Just that one glance gave Song Jian the feeling of being mentally and spiritually torn apart, and his Vitality Points dropped sharply by about a tenth. Considering that Song Jians Vitality Points had exceeded fifty thousand, one tenth was almost equivalent to the full Vitality Points of players below third rank. In other words, if a third-rank player stood here, they would likely be killed by a mere glance from the Desolation God. Boom~ The Desolation God suddenly awoke and stood up. Its intense aura hit Song Jian like a tidal wave, and the cave echoed with a series of thunderous rumbles. The ground beneath Song Jian trembled as if an earthquake had started. At that moment, the mysterious runes on the walls surrounding the Desolation God burst forth with light, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daylight. The chains binding the creature shifted from their black color and began to emit a golden glow. Crackle~ A cascade of golden electricity surged from the chains, flowing continuously over the surface of the Desolation Gods body. For a moment, the creatures flesh was battered and wounded by the golden lightning, revealing ghastly injuries. Roar~ The Desolation God rose with force, bellowing loudly. Its once intelligent eyes now turned murky and tyrannical, like a true wild beast, struggling desperately to break free from the golden chains. But the more the Desolation God struggled, the tighter the golden chains bound it, and the more intense the surge of golden electricity became, causing the creature greater harm. Boom~ With a thunderous noise, a golden rune on the cavern wall suddenly exploded, shattering completely into golden fragments that dissipated into the air. With the disappearance of this rune, one of the golden chains binding the Desolation God abruptly snapped, slightly relieving the creatures restraints. Song Jians heart sank; he felt as though he could sense that the Demon Suppression Seal had developed a flaw after a golden talisman had exploded. I cannot let it continue to struggle, if this goes on, the entire Demon Suppression Seal will be destroyed! Song Jian thought to himself. After all, the Demon Suppression Seal was only a legendary-quality sealing array. It was already a strain to seal a Demi-God Level powerhouse, let alone a true deity. Chaos Sword Canon, Divine Fall! A dazzling beam of Chaos Sword Qi soared towards the bound Desolation God. The immense Sword Qi transformed into layers of afterimages in the air, slashing at the body of the Desolation God and actually managing to sever one of its arms. Song Jian watched the several meters long gigantic forelimb stir in his heart and, executing the Thousand Swords Art, he summoned the Blazing Fire Furnace and sucked the giant arm into it. No! An angry roar erupted from the Desolation Gods mouth. Its dark gold eyes seemed capable of spewing flames, fixated on Song Jian with a gaze that seemed to wish to rend him limb from limb. Looking into the eyes of the Desolation God, inexplicably, Song Jian felt a trace of fear as if he was truly about to be killed by the other party. A moment later, a whiff of Sword Essence surfaced on Song Jians body, and his eyes, once filled with fear, regained clarity in an instant! To be able to influence me even while bound, this Desolation God truly lives up to its divine name, Song Jian thought, shocked. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Desolation God, having lost an arm, was severely wounded but also managed to break free from several golden chains as a result. These chains had originally been coiled around its left arm. As the left arm detached from the body of the Desolation God, the chains, having lost their target, fell to the ground and slowly lost their golden color, reverting to pitch black. The Desolation Gods struggles became increasingly violent and the surrounding rock walls began to emit a rumbling noise; the entire underground cavern seemed as if it was about to collapse. In that moment, the Desolation God seemed to notice something, staring blankly at where its left arm once was. After a moment, it glanced at the chains that had fallen to its left, then at its own body, and suddenly its eyes lit up with brilliance as it roared towards the sky. Arm Regeneration! A deep roar echoed as a black aura spread from the Desolation Gods left shoulder. This aura, like an arrow, shot out from the wound, and in a short while, a brand new arm revealed itself within the black mist. The Desolation God, with its left arm restored, stared at the few dangling chains to its left for a long time. The chains remained motionless, which prompted the Desolation God to let out a furious roar of excitement and pleasure. Crack~ In an instant, the Desolation God used its newly grown left arm to grab its right arm, twist it violently and then started tearing away ferociously. In a short period, a thick right arm was torn off by the Desolation God itself and thrown aside. Sure enough, as soon as the right arm detached from its body, it was freed from the chains. Following that, the chains that had bound the left arm gradually turned pitch black, releasing their hold on the arm. Roar! A delighted expression emerged on the ferocious face of the Desolation God. It turned around, fixating its gaze on Song Jian, eyes filled with mockery. PS: Thanks to Book-friend20200917132956906 for the reward of 1500 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1587 - Chapter 1587 Chapter 1588 Skull Chapter 1587: Chapter 1588: Skull Chapter 1587: Chapter 1588: Skull Song Jians inadvertent actions had provided the Desolation God with a method to escape the suppression; The Demon Suppression Seal seemingly only targeted the original body of the Desolation God. The body reborn from a drop of blood was unexpectedly unaffected by the constraints of the seal, a discovery that neither Song Jian nor the Desolation God had anticipated. Witnessing the Desolation God deliberately break off its own right arm, Song Jians heart sank. At that moment, the Blazing Fire Furnace was rapidly devouring the Desolation Gods left arm, slowly extracting bits of divinity. Regrettably, being only an arm, it ultimately yielded a mere one-third of a point of divinity. Then, as if the Blazing Fire Furnace sensed the existence of another arm, a pulling force came forth, swallowing the right arm the Desolation God had twisted off. The Red Lotus Karma Fire raged fiercely, melting down the other arm within the furnace. However, not a trace of joy was visible on Song Jians face. I must seize this moment and eradicate it quickly, or it will soon completely break free from the shackles of the Demon Suppression Seal, Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, the Desolation God, now with two re-grown arms, burst into loud laughter. It tightly grasped the golden chains that bound its body and struggled to break free with all its might. But what followed was a surge of golden lightning erupting from the chains, blasting onto the arms of the Desolation God. Beast-like howls resounded as the Desolation Gods face twisted in agony. The freshly grown arms were mangled and torn, exposing dark gold bones. Seeing that the chains couldnt be broken for the time being, the Desolation God looked towards its own legs. Whoosh~ Two streaks of white light flashed by, and the arms of the Desolation God, sharp as blades, sliced through its thighs, severing both legs as well. With its support gone, the Desolation God, hanging midair by the strength of the golden chains, gasped heavily. Clearly, this act of self-harm was causing it immense damage. The two legs, like massive pillars, crashed to the ground and were then swept up by the Blazing Fire Furnace. In just over a minute, the Blazing Fire Furnace had smelted both arms and legs of the Desolation God, providing Song Jian with a total of six points of divinity. This amount of divinity was almost equivalent to slaying a demi-god level powerhouse at their peak state. Truly worthy of a divine being, merely limbs contain so much divinity; but even if you escape with your limbs, you still have your torso and head. I refuse to believe you can resurrect again after destroying your own torso and head! Song Jian muttered to himself, gripping the Sky-breaking Sword tightly in his hand. Without hesitation, Song Jian allocated the six points of divinity to the Chaos Sword Canon. Soon, the proficiency of the Chaos Sword Canon visibly soared at an astonishing rate, and in a short while, it reached level six; The Chaos Sword Canon required too much divinity to improve. Even six points of divinity didnt make a significant increase, let alone learning new sword techniques. Watching as the Desolation God once again grew two new legs and struggled frantically, Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword, charging at it with the Chaos Sword Canon. Countless sword energies clashed against the body of the Desolation God, leaving numerous scars, with damages in the hundreds of thousands floating above its head. But the Desolation God barely even regarded Song Jian, swatting around its arms as if dealing with a fly. The golden chains constantly released lightning, relentlessly striking the Desolation God, inflicting even greater damage than Song Jian. At this point, it was as if Song Jian was allied with the Demon Suppression Seal, attacking the Desolation God together. The Desolation God continuously struggled, freeing its limbs from the shackles that bound it. Many of the chains that shackled it had been rendered ineffective, leaving only more than a dozen penetrating its torso and skull, constraining it. The Red Dust Tribulation, a divine skill, would be executed immediately by Song Jian as soon as the cooldown ended, incessantly slashing at the Desolation Gods body. Above it, the Blazing Fire Furnace was also suppressing it from overhead. Boom~ The entire body of the Desolation God burst apart, only its head, the size of a room, remained, constrained by the dozen or so chains that pierced it. The immense body, like a collapsing mountain, exploded in pieces, even the limbs that had just regrown were shattered. In an instant, a powerful suction force emanated from the Blazing Fire Furnace, drawing in all the scattered remains of the Desolation Gods body to start smelting. The Desolation God, now reduced to a mere head, burst into laughter. As its target was lost, almost four-fifths of the chains became ineffective, their golden radiance gradually faded and turned back to pitch-black, powerlessly drooping down. Most of the golden runes on the surrounding rock walls also dimmed, disappearing into the walls. The Desolation God, now only a head, showed no signs of dejection but instead was extremely excited, laughing heartily as if seeing a glimmer of hope for escape. Rumble, rumble~ Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Blazing Fire Furnace sounded thunderously, continuously smelting the Desolation Gods body, while the head was quickly re-gathering its body. However, reconstructing such a massive body was not something that could be accomplished in a brief period. Song Jians expression was impassive. By now, the Vitality Points of the Desolation God had dropped to about a fifth of what they had been, but this fifth amounted to nearly eighty million points, far exceeding that of a typical Demi-God Level being in their prime state. You base worm, I can smell the odor of the Imperial Sword Sect on you The Desolation God, now merely a head, had largely regained its senses and was no longer the beast-like presence bound in chains as before. I will kill you, kill all from the Imperial Sword Sect. My Desolate Beast Army will completely obliterate the sect in this realm, severing your lineage, the Desolation God bellowed. Chaos Sword Qi kept striking the Desolation Gods skull, sparks flying as if hacking at a piece of hard alloy steel, leaving only shallow white marks on the surface of the head and dealing merely triple-digit damageCa level of damage reduction that even Song Jian had never before encountered. You all shall die! the head roared vehemently. In an instant, the speed of its bodily reconstruction accelerated. In a short while, most of its body had been reformed, and simultaneously, its limbs began to regrow. This level of body reconstruction was something even Demi-God Level powerhouses couldnt achieve, verging on immortality. Song Jians face darkened, the damage from the Chaos Sword Canon to the Desolation Gods skull being so minimal was completely unexpected. Seeing the Desolation Gods body fully reconstructed, Song Jian suddenly felt the urge to abandon the mission and turn away, despite the Desolation Gods Vitality Points being less than a fifth of what they once were. Clatter, clatter~ The Desolation God gripped the dozen or so golden chains that penetrated its skull with both hands, pulling with all its might. Song Jian saw that these chains were visibly deforming at a rate discernible to the naked eye. The runes on the rock walls, still glowing with a golden light, began to emit crack, crack sounds of fracturing, and lines of cracks appeared on the surface of these runes, as if they would completely shatter any moment. Chapter 1588 - Chapter 1588 Chapter 1589 Mission Accomplished Chapter 1588: Chapter 1589: Mission Accomplished Chapter 1588: Chapter 1589: Mission Accomplished ` Crack~ A golden chain was directly snapped by the Desolation God, the shattered links instantly turning to debris that fluttered down from the air. Following that, a golden rune on the rock wall suddenly exploded, even blasting a deep pit into the wall. The Desolation God laughed heartily and then reached for the second chain. Song Jians heart sank, now that more than eighty percent of the chains had lost their effect on the Desolation God, leaving only the last dozen or so. With the Desolation Gods strength, breaking them one by one wouldnt take long. By that time, he truly feared he would be no match for it. After all, it is a real deity; the gap between us is just too large, Song Jian revealed a bitter smile on his face. Even the divine creature-targeted Godfall skill could not inflict fatal damage on it, which deeply disappointed him. Just then, the Blazing Fire Furnace, originally suppressing the Desolation Gods head, seemed to sense Song Jians emotions and started to press down on the Desolation God. The huge furnace, growing larger as it descended, enveloped the mountain-like Desolation God completely. The golden chains that bound the Desolation God passed through the furnace, making it seem almost illusory. However, the Desolation God was trapped inside the Blazing Fire Furnace, struggling in vain to break free. Boom, boom, boom~ The Desolation God swung its fists, pounding fiercely on the furnace. Each strike caused the enormous furnace to emit a deafening roar, its body trembling violently, but the Desolation God simply could not cause the furnace to crack. Divine skill, Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, its a divine skill. Only a divine skill can affect it! Song Jians eyes lit up as if hed thought of something, and he was suddenly invigorated. He conveniently invested eight divine points he had smelted into the Chaos Sword Canon. Finally, the skill panel, now upgraded to level eight, burst forth with a dazzling seven-colored divine light. This signified that the Chaos Sword Canon was very close to a divine skill now. It just needed a bit more investment to transform into a divine skill. It really hasnt been easy; Ive already put in almost twenty divine points in total. If placed in a Sword Immortal suit, it would be enough to upgrade a piece of Sword Immortal suit equipment to the standards of a primary divine artifact, Song Jian silently mused. Inside the furnace, the blazing Karmic Fire continuously torched the Desolation God, which let out frenzied roars as it began to give up on attacking the furnace and instead continued to tear at the golden chains. It was evident that the newly formed body simply couldnt withstand the refining of the Red Lotus Karma Fire and had started showing signs of dissolution, but the Desolation Gods head remained undamaged. Bang, bang, bang~ Several more chains snapped. As the restraining chains became fewer and fewer, the Desolation Gods strength began to surge dramatically. A thin layer of divine light appeared on its body, resisting the burning of the Red Lotus Karma Fire. A trace of bloodlust emitted from the Desolation Gods body. The lessening of the bonds could no longer suppress the Desolation Gods Power of Law. The aura of a bloodthirsty Power of Law started to spread within the furnace, counteracting the Red Lotus Karma Fire. This wont do, if it breaks free, even if the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art is a divine skill, I fear it will not be enough to refine it! Watching the crazily struggling Desolation God, Song Jian immediately became worried. At that moment, Song Jian seemed to recall something, opened his bag, and pulled out a golden scroll. This was a Demon Suppression Seal Restoration Scroll given to Song Jian by Duan Xingliu before the investigation. However, after checking, Song Jian found no damage to the Demon Suppression Seal, so the scroll had not been used and had remained in his bag. Song Jian glanced at the rock walls around the Desolation God, where many golden runes had already faded, and many others had shattered. Massive amounts of the Desolation Gods aura spilling upwards, it was conceivable that by now, more and more desolate beasts had broken their bonds and gained freedom. Additionally, due to the leak of the Desolation Gods aura, these desolate beasts strength would also rise with the tide, soon breaking through to the Legendary Realm. Even more powerful desolate beasts might emerge. ` As long as I deal with you, everything else is easy! Song Jian thought to himself, knowing that once the Desolation God was handled, with the strength of the Imperial Sword Sect, exterminating all the ferocious beasts would just be a matter of time. Repair! Song Jian tore open the Demon Suppression Seal Restoration Scroll, and instantly a golden light burst forth, quickly spreading out and enveloping the entire underground cavern in its radiance. When the golden light touched the golden runes on the cavern walls, the previously faded and vanished runes reappeared, the ones that had been shattered reconstructed themselves, and the chains hanging aimlessly in the air seemed to awaken, their surfaces glowing with golden light, like snakes raising their heads, slowly reaching out towards the Desolation God within the furnace. At that moment, the Desolation God, unaware that the Demon Suppression Seal had been repaired, only sensed the danger approaching subconsciously, but it didnt know where the danger was coming from, guessing only that something might happen with the Blazing Fire Furnace. The Desolation Gods expression changed, gritting its teeth and tearing at the chains, only to discover, after struggling for a while, that the chains which had seemed slightly fragile were suddenly resilient once more. Impossible! The Desolation God became frantic. Just then, over a hundred golden chains, like long swords, pierced through the outer wall of the furnace and into the body of the Desolation God, a heart-wrenching pain causing the Desolation God to roar, especially as the chain that had previously gone right through its head reappeared, instantly throwing its consciousness into chaos. At the same time, Song Jians Chaos Sword Qi gushed into the Blazing Fire Furnace, and the originally dark red flames whooshed soaring up, with an eerie grey tint appearing on the fringe. The Desolation Gods newly revived body couldnt withstand such scorching; in just a few seconds, it turned to ash, leaving only a giant head inside the furnace. The golden chains that had bound the body, instead of falling aimlessly after the body disappeared, all rushed toward the head of the Desolation God. In an instant, the massive head of the Desolation God was penetrated by over a hundred golden chains, its previously lucid eyes instantly clouded, the bloodthirsty ferocity in its gaze making even Song Jian feel a shiver of dread. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Howl~ A roar like that of a primordial beast echoed from the Blazing Fire Furnace, and the head, previously too hard to melt, began to slowly melt away under the segmentation of the golden chains. Song Jian saw divine figures continuously leaping out of the Blazing Fire Furnace, almost every few seconds, he gained a point of divinity; the Desolation Gods head alone contained a surprisingly large amount of divinity, which brought a smile of delight to Song Jians face. I didnt expect that the final achievement would come from this seal restoration scroll. Without it, this mission might have ended in failure Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a rumble came from inside the furnace, and the head of the Desolation God shattered completely, turning into a cloud of dark gold mist that rapidly merged with the Blazing Fire Furnace. In the end, Song Jian had gained fifty-eight points of divinity, an amount so great it was like a pie falling from the sky. At the same time, a system notification appeared before Song Jian. System: You have completed a special hidden storyline mission and obtained a divine-grade treasure, the Divine Ancient Well. Please construct the Divine Ancient Well within a space containing divinity within twenty-four hours, otherwise, the Divine Ancient Well will leave on its own. Chapter 1589 - Chapter 1589 Chapter 1590 Desolate Gods Forehead Bone Chapter 1589: Chapter 1590: Desolate Gods Forehead Bone Chapter 1589: Chapter 1590: Desolate Gods Forehead Bone Song Jian looked at the item in his inventory that resembled a miniature water well and occupied a single inventory slot. He smiled slightly, and his figure slowly disappeared from the underground cave and entered the Shattered Divine Realm. Upon entering the Divine Country, Song Jian saw Nova standing motionless beside the Bone Desolate Divine Grass as if in a daze. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He didnt mind, for Nova, as a wood spirit, was simply doing its job of guarding the divine plant. The entire Shattered Divine Realm now resembled a plantation. The vast plains were planted with large quantities of Snake Vine Grass, the primary material used by the Imperial Sword Sect to make Demon-Repelling Elixirs, exchangeable for a considerable amount of Purple Crystal. It was the most cultivated plant by Song Jian. Now that the Desolation God had been slain, the demand for Snake Vine Grass from the Imperial Sword Sect would peak. After sustaining for a while, the demand would plummet. Once the wild beasts were completely exterminated, the Snake Vine Grass would likely lose much of its value, and the planting area would need to be reduced accordingly. Additionally, Song Jian had built a small vineyard within the Divine Country. Unfortunately, within the entire vineyard, only one grapevine was growing. At this point, it was little more than a foot long and looked rather tender. It would likely be a long time before it bore fruit. It was uncertain when it could be propagated into a proper vineyard. What remained was the divine plant that Nova was watching. The Bone Desolate Divine Grass had actually matured and could be used to refine elixirs. However, Song Jian wanted to use this plant to propagate more Desolate Divine Grass. How long it would take for it to bear fruit was unknown. In a shaded area within the Divine Country, Song Jian took the miniature well-like item from his inventory and placed it on the ground. Suddenly, a well appeared on the ground. The entrance of the well was circular with a diameter of about half a meter and a depth of less than three meters. Its walls, built with bluish-white rocks, were surfaced with silver runes that flickered in and out of view. At the moment, only a shallow layer of milky-white liquid gently rippled at the bottom of the well. Such pure divinity! A hint of joy appeared in Song Jians eyes. Just this shallow layer of divine well water, Song Jian estimated, contained three to five points of divinity. Once the well was full, it would contain at least a hundred points of divinity. Ive struck it rich, Song Jian laughed heartily. Song Jians laughter drew Novas attention. Like a ghost, Nova floated over to Song Jians side and glanced at the well. Then, like being struck by lightning, Nova stood there dumbfounded, staring intently at the Divine Water Well. How is this possible? Such a dense divinity, could this be the legendary Divine Water Well? Nova turned her head slightly, her gaze drifting towards Song Jian, her envy gnawing away at her like thousands of hands ceaselessly scratching her heart. Even when I was a deity, I never obtained such a divine treasure. This is a special item that cant be constructed within a divine realm. Damn it, why is his luck so good! Rage roared in Novas heart, but her face showed none of it. Master, if we use the water from this well to irrigate, it will accelerate the growth of both the vineyard and the newly planted divine herbs Nova suddenly said. Is that so? Song Jian was startled, then said, Then from now on, you will also manage this well. Take good care of the vineyard and the divine herb plant. One day, Ill create a herb garden full of divine herbs. The vineyard and the divine herb garden, for current players, were still too high-end. It was expected that for a long time into the future, such things would be beyond the reach of the players. However, once the players strength developed, these items would certainly be highly sought after. Even if I dont sell them, these can eventually become my foundation and allow me to cultivate my own power, Song Jian thought to himself. The Posuo Fruit, Divine Herbal Garden, and Divine Rhyme Grapes all of these would become the personal foundation for Song Jian. After glancing at the Divine Ancient Well, Song Jians figure slowly faded away, returning to the underground cave. The Divine Ancient Well did not require special care; as long as it was placed within the Divine Country, it would naturally produce divine water. This water not only provided divinity but could also water the plants within the Divine CountryCa truly fine divine structure. Song Jian was quite content with it. In fact, Song Jian was still underestimating the value of the Divine Ancient Well. Such a divine structure, not listed in the Divine Countrys building catalog, was absolutely a treasure sought after by all deities, and even Main God Level and God King Level beings wished to have as many of such treasures in their own Divine Countries. Returning to the underground cave, Song Jian thoroughly inspected it. The Demon Suppression Seal was intact, and there wasnt much left worth picking up around. What was most disappointing was that killing the Desolation God had yielded no treasures. Song Jian was quite depressed by this, for it was the first deity-level monster he had killed, even though it was a suppressed one with greatly reduced strength. Sighing, Song Jian turned to leave. With the death of the Desolation God, the Imperial Sword Sect would definitely launch a counterattack to completely exterminate the beasts of the Ancient Sword Star Semi-plane. Sect warfare was an excellent opportunity to gain prestige, and with the Desolation God dead, the Imperial Sword Sect was sure to be on an invincible footing. Victory was only a matter of time. Just as Song Jian was about to leave the underground cave, a loud boom suddenly came from behind him. Turning his head, he saw the rock walls surrounding the spot where the Desolation God had been sealed burst open, revealing a corner with dazzling Seven-colored Divine Light, and a treasure chest about half as tall as a man appeared before him. Is this the spoils of war? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. The treasure chest was deeply buried within the rock wall, and even with Song Jians divine sense, he had not noticed its presence. If it hadnt revealed itself, he probably would have missed it. Taking a step forward, Song Jian placed his hand on the treasure chest. Indeed, it was an unlocked chest. Ten minutes later, the treasure chest slowly opened. A blinding Seven-colored Divine Light burst forth, a glow that only treasures surpassing legendary quality possessed. Song Jian reached out and retrieved a bone fragment, white as jade, from the chest. Desolate Gods Forehead Bone: Divine Artifact, external equipment. Effect: Increases head defense by 100%, boosts all attributes by 30 points, increases Vitality Points recovery rate by 50%, and possesses a regeneration skill; Body Regeneration (Passive), allows for accelerated recovery using ones own Vitality Points to heal non-fatal, debilitating injuries, rapidly restoring missing parts of the body; this skill cannot be used when Vitality Points drop below 30%; Item Description: This item is formed from the forehead bone of the Ancient Sword Stars Desolation God. Once integrated, it can slowly improve the body and forge a divine physique; Usage Requirement: Level 150, Constitution 350 points; Chapter 1590 - Chapter 1590 Chapter 1591 Forbidden Land Chapter 1590: Chapter 1591: Forbidden Land Chapter 1590: Chapter 1591: Forbidden Land Artifact! This was perhaps Song Jians first true artifact, and surprisingly, it was an extrinsic piece of equipment. Actually, the value of extrinsic equipment was even higher than weapons of the same grade, since it fused with ones body and could be taken out of the game, which made it highly sought after by many. However, this piece of extrinsic equipment in front of him had artifact attributes, which ordinary players simply couldnt fuse with; they couldnt endure the tremendous energy it contained. From the usage requirements alone, it was evident that this was intended for use by those above the Demi-God Level, especially since the physical constitution requirement was above 350 points. This meant that even if some Mage profession players reached the Demi-God Level, they likely couldnt fuse with the Desolation Gods Forehead Bone. Song Jian, looking at the crescent moon-like, crystal-clear forehead bone in his hands, did not hesitate to choose to merge it into his body. In an instant, the forehead bone, which resembled white jade, turned into a stream of seven-colored divine light and burrowed into the spot on Song Jians forehead. The entire forehead bone turned into a liquid-like substance upon contact with his skin, seeping through and gradually infiltrating his flesh. A warmth emerged from the forehead area, along with a slight tingling sensation. Song Jian had transitioned from a melee profession to a ranged profession prioritizing mental attributes after advancing to Sword Master. However, his physical constitution attribute was not much inferior to other melee professions. Moreover, after advancing to the Swordsman Immortal profession, all of Song Jians attributes had greatly increased. Now his physical constitution had already broken through 380 points, approaching the significant milestone of 400 points. Thus, fusing with the Desolate Gods Forehead Bone was naturally not a difficult task for him. Very quickly, the warmth spread from his forehead to his entire body, making him feel warm and comfortable all over. Although there were no obvious changes yet, Song Jian believed that this subtle and gradual improvement would elevate his physical quality to a height unattainable by other players. Divine body I wonder when I will be able to construct a true divine body, Song Jian thought to himself. Returning to the Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian was surprised to find the whole sect bustling into action. Places for exchanging pills, talismans, weapons, and equipment had even been moved directly to the main halls plaza. Many disciples were rushing around, constantly exchanging for the items they needed, looking as if they were arming themselves to the teeth. Master, are we preparing to completely eradicate the wild beasts? Song Jian approached the great hall and asked Duan Xingliu. You rascal! Seeing Song Jian enter, Duan Xinglius face lit up with joy, and he burst into hearty laughter, I originally just asked you to repair the Demon Suppression Seal, but who would have thought that you would directly annihilate the Desolation God Master, you are really well-informed, arent you? Song Jian said, surprised. Haha, once the Desolation God is completely destroyed, the Demon Suppression Seal sends back feedback! Duan Xingliu laughed, Thats a true divine creature were talking about. Although suppressed by the Demon Suppression Seal, thoroughly eradicating it is no easy feat. You should know that a god with a divine body is immortal; even if turned to ashes, it has a certain chance to revive. Yet you managed to completely eradicate it Divine body, immortal Song Jian was inwardly delighted but didnt show it, instead smiling and saying, It was just the Thousand Swords Art skill I had mastered before that mutated, gaining the effect of devouring divinity. Devouring divinity? Duan Xingliu was startled and then laughed heartily, If you can devour even divinity, then you might be called the Divine Killer in the future. As long as you dont fall, once you grow, you will surely be the most terrifying existence among the divine-level powerhouses. Song Jian was already at the Demi-God Level now, and advancing to the divine level was just a matter of time. Master, I want to go hunt wild beasts with my fellow disciples, Song Jian said with a smile. Theres no need. This is an annihilation battle, and weve recently recruited quite a few disciples. Let them get their first taste of blood. Opportunities like this might not come as often in the future, Duan Xingliu said, waving his hand. Go to the back mountain and meet with the Grand Elder. He is your grandmaster. Remember to show respect. My masters master? Song Jian bowed to Duan Xingliu and turned towards the back mountain of the main peak. The back mountain of the main peak was forbidden territory. Usually, there would be disciples guarding it, but today, there were no disciples stationed on the road leading to the back mountain. Song Jian stepped onto the mountain path when suddenly, a giant black python dropped from the sky, blocking the way. Song Jian was startled, his divine sense hadnt detected this black python. To know, this huge black python, which was three zhang thick and over ten zhang long, was no small creature. With such a massive body, how could it possibly have escaped Song Jians divine sense? Upon closer inspection, Song Jian realized in enlightenment that this black python was also a demigod-level divine creature, and judging by its level, it was even higher than him at level one hundred sixty-five. A mountain guardian is actually at the demigod level. I wonder what my master must feel each time he encounters it when he visits the back mountain Song Jian couldnt help but think. To know, the entire Imperial Sword Sects highest level was also just at the peak of the Legendary Realm, never having broken through to the demigod level. Those peak masters, elders, knowing that they arent even comparable to a black python guarding the back mountain, I wonder what they would think. The black python raised the front half of its body, like a towering building, and slowly extended towards Song Jian. Its eyes, like searchlights, fixed on Song Jian, it spoke, You are Song Jian? As for the black python speaking the human language, Song Jian wasnt too surprised. Not to mention that the other party was a demigod-level divine creature, even many creatures of the Legendary Realm could master the human language. Indeed, I am! Song Jian nodded and said. Come in, Lord Meteor has been waiting for you for a long time, the black python said, opening its mouth wide, resembling a pitch-dark abyss. Song Jian paused, wondering, could it be that the Grand Elder had always lived inside this black pythons belly? Quite an unusual taste. Just as Song Jian was about to step into the black pythons mouth, he suddenly discovered that within it, a faint blue light shone forth, looking just like a teleportation portal. Stepping into the mouth of the giant python, standing on its soft tongue, Song Jian saw that the distant blue light was indeed a teleportation portal. It seemed the back mountain forbidden area was just a ruse. To truly enter the forbidden area, one had to go through the black pythons mouth. Entering the teleportation portal, Song Jians figure flashed and vanished. When he regained his vision, he found that he was transported to a small valley. In the valley, there was a thatched cottage with a small plot of farmland next to it. Beside the farmland was a well, and it seemed somewhat similar to the Divine Ancient Well that he had just acquired. Is this place sealed? Song Jian frowned slightly. Upon arriving here, he realized that this valley had no connection to the outside world; it was as if it had been secluded. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1591 - Chapter 1591 Chapter 1592 Grand Elder Chapter 1591: Chapter 1592: Grand Elder Chapter 1591: Chapter 1592: Grand Elder Are you Song Jian? An elderly man with a head full of white hair walked out of the thatch hut. Despite leaning on a dragon-headed cane, this old man had a youthful appearance with a straight back and unbent legs, like a sword standing upright, and his body exuded a sharp Sword Intent. Song Jian knew this elder must be Grand Elder Duan Xingyun, so he quickly stepped forward to pay his respects, The junior is indeed Song Jian, Ive come to see Grand Elder. Hmm, very good. In just a few years, youve gone from an ordinary mortal to Demi-God level, which to us, is an unimaginable miracle, Duan Xingyun sized up Song Jian, nodding slightly, Youve already begun forging your divine body. Its a very long process and a single divine bone is not enough. If given the chance, you should replace all your bones with divine bones. Ill pass on to you a technique called the Star Bone Forging Technique. At that point, youll be able to fully assimilate all the divine bones as your own and not have to worry about being influenced After speaking, the elder raised his hand and pressed toward the center of Song Jians forehead. Song Jian was startled and instinctively wanted to dodge, but he found that no matter how he evaded, he could not escape the cover of the elders finger unless he immediately took refuge in the Shattered Divine Realm. The elders finger lightly touched Song Jians forehead, and Song Jian only heard a faint buzzing noise by his ears. Buzz~ His mind slightly shook, and a special technique appeared in his consciousness. At the same time, he also received a prompt from the system. System: You have obtained the divine skill Star Bone Forging Technique; Star Bone Forging Technique uses Sword Qi to hammer and forge all the bones in the body, unlocking their potential and turning them to ones own use. Ordinary bones cannot withstand the forging of Sword Qi and must be transformed into divine bones to utilize this skill; This Star Bone Forging Technique is only an incomplete version! The elder glanced at Song Jian and said, There should have been another technique called Star Bone Nurturing Technique that can nurture mortal bones into divine bones. Alas, the Imperial Sword Sect did not inherit the Bone Nurturing Technique from the Ancient Sword Sect, only obtaining this Forging Technique. However, fortunately for you who are favored by the divine, you can snatch the divine bones from your enemies. This Forging Technique is quite suitable for you! Many thanks, Grand Elder! Song Jian said, bowing in thanks. The Star Bone Forging Technique was incredibly complex and profound, using Sword Qi to temper the entire skeleton, unlocking all latent potential. In the end, the entire bodys strength would ascend to another level, completely transforming into a divine body. Moreover, the body contained Sword Intent, able to withstand stronger Sword Qi, making the individual akin to an Indestructible long sword. Regrettably, Song Jian could only forge one piece of bone at the forehead currently, as the rest of his bones couldnt withstand the tempering of Sword Qi yet. Only divine beings can shed divine bones, and I, a mere Demi-God level practitioner, am thinking too far ahead A bitter smile appeared on Song Jians face. Upon acquiring the Forging Technique, Song Jian even began to think of hunting divine beings to obtain divine bones, but soon realized that with his current strength, attempting to hunt divine creatures was tantamount to seeking death C unless he encountered another being like the Desolation God, whose strength couldnt be fully exhibited because of the Demon Suppression Seal. Song Jian, as a divine favorite, it is said that youre from another world. What exactly is that world like? Duan Xingyun gently stroked his dragon-headed cane, inquiring. Its a very ordinary world, with no extraordinary abilities Song Jian provided a simple description of Earth. Duan Xingyun listened intently, occasionally asking questions. However, soon disappointment appeared in his eyes. Land despised by the divine! Duan Xingyun suddenly murmured under his breath. Grand Elder, what did you say? Song Jian asked quietly, his heart stirring. Your civilization is a technologically based one, which is a misguided path, Duan Xingyun explained, The way of technological civilization does not value the strength of the individual but the power of the society as a whole, the tribe. A civilization like this, when developed to its ultimate form, turns into a mechanical civilization. But even a mechanical civilization, when it reaches its limit, will begin to pursue the strength and transcendence of the individual Only those races with no potential for development would turn to advance a technological civilization. Your land, Earth, has effectively exhausted its potential and can no longer produce any superhuman beings. Such regions are often referred by some as lands abandoned by gods, implying they are places despised by deities! Duan Xingyun said with a disdainful smile as he spoke about deities. Song Jian remained silent, not revealing that he had planted a Tree of Life on Earth and that superhuman creatures had since emerged, significantly changing the environment. After pondering for a moment, Duan Xingyun asked Song Jian, You have cultivated the Chaos Sword Canon, so how many sword moves have you mastered by now? Two, Song Jian replied, One is called Red Dust Tribulation, a wide-range attack capable of causing area damage, and the other is God Slayer, a single-target attack that releases multiple Sword Qi to defeat the enemy, and it also has a damage bonus effect against divine creatures. Perform them so I can see, Duan Xingyun said. Song Jian glanced around, noting that the valley was not large. If he were to unleash the Chaos Sword Canon here, its tremendous power might forcibly break the seal on this place, and then Although he didnt understand why the Grand Elder Duan Xingyun chose to reside in a sealed valley, breaking the seal might cause some trouble. Seeing Song Jians concern, Duan Xingyun smiled and waved his hand dismissively, implying it was fine and beckoning Song Jian to continue with the sword art. Song Jian cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, and began performing the Chaos Sword Canon. The moment the Sky-breaking Sword appeared, Duan Xingyuns eyes seemed to brighten for an instant, but quickly, his attention returned to the Chaos Sword Canon being performed by Song Jian. Red Dust Tribulation, one tribulation, one kill; the entire valley was almost filled with chaotic sword radiance. As Song Jians strength increased, the number of sword radiance beams from Red Dust Tribulation also multiplied. Now numbering over a hundred, they flickered in and out of existence like illusions. Boom! All the chaotic sword radiance suddenly exploded, causing the entire valley to tremble slightly. However, the valleys seal showed no sign of even a quiver. This valleys seal is even sturdier than I anticipated! Song Jian thought to himself. Then, he performed God Slayer once more. Countless sword lights almost split one side of the valleys rock wall in two, but as they chopped fiercely into the wall, they seemed to hit an extremely hard object. The roaring sounds were incessant, yet there was no damage whatsoever. Not bad, not bad at all, Duan Xingyun nodded and said, Your cultivation of the Chaos Sword Canon is at a fairly high level. Grasping these two moves also shows your exceptional talent. Xingyun was right; you are indeed material with great potential! Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With that, Duan Xingyun pulled out a token from his bosom and handed it to Song Jian, saying, Do you know why I choose to reside in this little sealed valley? Without waiting for Song Jian to answer, Duan Xingyun spoke as if to himself, On one hand, this valley can shield my aura, preventing outsiders from detecting my Demi-God Level existence, allowing me to serve as part of the Imperial Sword Sects foundation. Should the Sect fall into great misfortune, I can break the seal at any moment to emerge; on the other hand, I am guarding a secret realm of the Imperial Sword Sect. In that realm, you can enhance your understanding of the Chaos Sword Canon. This token is the credential for entering the secret realm! PS: Thank you to A Leisurely Day for the 100 starting coins tip~ Chapter 1592 - Chapter 1592 Chapter 1593 Ocean Chapter 1592: Chapter 1593 Ocean Chapter 1592: Chapter 1593 Ocean Song Jian took the token and glanced at it; it was just an ordinary bronze token. The front bore the character for sword, and the back displayed a strange symbol, somewhat resembling a rune. However, with Song Jians knowledge of formations, he couldnt decipher the meaning of this rune, which he found somewhat peculiar. Walk forward until you reach a cavity in the rock wall ahead; place the token in it, and thatll do, said Duan Xingyun, pointing behind him. Song Jian nodded, bowed to Duan Xingyun, and then approached a section of the valleys rock wall. This rock wall looked no different from the others, save for a token-shaped cavity hidden behind a protruding stoneCclearly intended for placing the token. If Song Jian hadnt been intentionally searching, he likely would never have found such a concealed spot. As soon as he inserted the token into the cavity, a streak of white light shone forth, seemingly activating something; a rumbling sound emanated from within the wall. Moments later, a crack barely wide enough to admit a single person split the rock wall to Song Jians left, exposing a glimmer of dark red light from within. Enter. How long you can stay inside depends on your own fortune, Duan Xingyun called out from behind. A disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect may only enter once in a lifetime. Treasure this opportunity and try to stay as long as possible. After hearing Elder Duan Xingyuns words, Song Jian stood before the wall for a brief while, then stepped into the rock wall radiating dark red light. The crack sealed slowly behind him as he entered. Meanwhile, within the Imperial Sword Sect, nearly all sect missions had turned into slaying fierce beasts, and Demon-Repelling Elixirs had begun selling at half price. All disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect started forming teams to venture into the Ancient Desolate Abyss region to hunt the fierce beasts therein. Since the Demon Suppression Seal was not damaged, the majority of fierce beasts were still sealed away; those that escaped were not particularly powerful. And as groups of fierce beasts were slain, the corrosive black mist that enveloped the entirety of the Ancient Desolate Abyss began to dissipate, revealing vast stretches of dark land. Such land was incapable of sustaining ordinary crops but yielded many unique products. Abyssal Serpent Vine Grass was one among them, and numerous treasures similar to the Snake Vine Grass could be found in this land, pervaded with corrosive black mist for years. When we have taken control of the entire Ancient Sword Star, it will be time for the Imperial Sword Sect to declare war on the gods! Duan Xingliu declared resolutely, standing at the summit of the main peak, gazing into the sky. In the game world, more and more players were starting to establish their cities. City of Hope faced an economic blockade by NPC cities, which boycotted trade with it. However, this blockade did not exist among the players themselves. On the contrary, as City of Hope had reached level five, many cities built by players sought to trade with it, aiming for an exchange of specialties. The City of Hope is known for its unique products, arguably the most diverse among player cities, largely due to possessing a Valley of the Undead, where the resources, both for NPCs and players, are incredibly precious. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a brief period of suppression, the City of Hope thrived once again. Those who had left the city due to a coalition of cities boycotting the City of Hope now started to regret their decision. The moment they left the City of Hope, they automatically forfeited all their properties within the city. Now, even if they knelt and cried in front of the City Lord Mansion, they would not receive any forgiveness. In the real world, the news of the gaming world could no longer be kept secret. More and more people were dissatisfied with the players who demonstrated abilities in the real world, while also desiring an entry ticket into the game for themselves. Some countries even witnessed protests against the governments inaction. Meanwhile, the Doomsday City game software mysteriously started appearing on more and more players phones. Its appearance was unheralded, spreading rapidly like a virus in the real world, and even complete disconnection from the internet could not prevent the software from materializing on phones. On the other hand, the ocean had become home to numerous extraordinary creatures. These beings were massive and possessed formidable strength, a disaster for other marine life, yet an unexpected boon for the formidable players emerging from the gaming world. Chen Feng was one such player with a level of ninety-two, still a significant distance from the Third-tier Peak, but already somewhat of a mini-superhuman in the real world. That day, Chen Feng, along with a few friends from the gaming world, took to the open seas on a luxury yacht. Several scantily clad beauties frolicked on the yacht, splashing water in the pool, some of which landed on Chen Fengs chest. Bro Feng, how much longer until you reach the Third-tier Peak? They say that once you break through to the Third-tier, you can fly without relying on any device. We guys are dying to see it, a man with a sharp chin and monkey cheeks said, biting open a bottle of red wine, guzzling a couple of gulps, and bursting into laughter. You boor, is that how you drink red wine? A somewhat effeminate young man, who was painting his nails, rolled his eyes disdainfully at the man drinking the wine. Its too far off, the Legendary Realm Every one of them is a strong player in the game. Facing them, I dont even dare to pick up a weapon; my whole body trembles in fear Chen Feng seemed to recall something, his expression became somewhat downcast, shaking his head and sighing. Just then, a beauty on the deck suddenly screamed, pointing at the sea and shouting in terror, Monster, monster, theres a monster in the water! Chen Feng and the others were instantly alert and rushed to the railing. Following the direction the beauty was pointing at, indeed, a shadow several times larger than their yacht was slowly rising from the sea bed, its ferocious maw biting firmly onto the tail of a whale. Upon seeing the yacht, the terrifying creature turned around, spat out the whales tail, and charged towards the yacht, its eyes revealing a hint of joy, much like a child who had just found a new toy. This this looks somewhat similar to the Demon Shark in the gaming world! the man with the sharp chin and monkey cheeks exclaimed in surprise. Who cares what it is, lets kill it first! said the man with his finger cocked effeminately, a cold smile appearing on his lips. A steel needle appeared in his hand with a flick. Looking at the massive body of the Demon Shark and then at the steel needle in his hand, a little over a foot long, an embarrassed expression suddenly crossed his face. Ha-ha, I told you, a man should go big and heavy. Dont embarrass yourself pulling out that little toy, the sharp-chinned, monkey-cheeked man said. Despite wearing only swim trunks, he suddenly shouldered an anti-tank missile launcher and took aim at the Demon Shark charging towards the yacht. Chapter 1593 - Chapter 1593 Chapter 1594 The Cliff Chapter 1593: Chapter 1594: The Cliff Chapter 1593: Chapter 1594: The Cliff Boom! The man-portable missile crashed harshly against the Demon-Sharks body, exploding with a loud bang. The Demon-Shark shuddered slightly and let out a low growl, continuing its charge towards the yacht. Pah, weapons without a grade are just trash. The damage is even less than what Id do with a white-quality blade, Guo Dong spat disdainfully, tossing the missile launcher onto the deck. He reached somewhere and pulled out a longsword shimmering with white light, leapt up, and jumped towards the Demon-Shark. Fool! Fang Lin curled her lip upon seeing Guo Dongs leap, blew on her freshly painted nails, held them up to admire for a moment, and a smile crept onto her lips. Quickly, she drew a Pavna pistol, held it in both hands, aimed at the Demon-Shark, and pulled the trigger. This Pavna pistol emitted a faint blue glow, making even Chen Feng look at it with an envious gaze. Bang, bang, bang~ The bullets hit the Demon-Shark, leaving only barely perceptible small holes, without even a spurt of blood, but the Demon-Shark seemed to be in immense pain, roaring in a frenzy. At this moment, Guo Dong had already leapt onto its back, the longsword in his hand glowing with white light, plunging deep into the Demon-Sharks spine, until the hilt was buried. Die! Guo Dong roared, gripping the sword hilt with both hands and starting to run on the Demon-Sharks back. Chen Feng raised his right hand, palm facing the Demon-Shark, but upon seeing Guo Dongs action, he glanced at the Demon-Shark, smiled slightly, lowered his raised hand, casually picked up a glass of red wine from beside him, and slowly sipped it. The Demon-Shark may have seemed terrifying, but it was at most comparable to an elite level 30+ BOSS in the game world, hardly a challenge for these level 90+ players. It wasnt long before the monstrous beast, seemingly vicious and fierce, floated up to the sea surface, its blood reddening the surrounding waters for hundreds of meters due to the combined efforts of Guo Dong and Fang Lin. How can there be such a huge monster in the real world? Could it be that the game world is invading the real world, hahaha! Guo Dong stood on the Demon-Sharks back, holding his sword, and laughed heartily. Dont joke, its actually possible, Chen Feng laughed, raising his hands and shouting, We, we players, are the vanguard of the game world invading the real world, hahaha! Just then, Fang Lin suddenly exclaimed and with a splash, jumped from the boat, not caring whether her freshly applied nail polish would peel off. Shortly after, Fang Lin emerged from the sea, grabbed the rope dangling from the boats side, and climbed back onboard in no time. Fang-girl, have you lost your mind? Guo Dong, having climbed back from the Demon-Sharks corpse, looked at the drenched Fang Lin with a frown. Look, whats this? Fang Lin opened her palm and extended it towards them. In the center of her hand, there was a ring shimmering with silver light. How, how is this possible Chen Feng, previously roaring, widened his eyes in disbelief. Gradually, it seemed he realized something, his face turning pale as he took a couple of steps back, looking at the silver-quality ring in Fang Lins palm with a hint of horror, as if seeing something dreadful. Inside the game world, Song Jian was standing in front of a massive rock wall which was polished as smooth as a mirror, clearly reflecting his own appearance. Is this secret realm just the rock wall in front of me? Song Jian frowned and thought to himself. The secret realm before him was exceedingly small. The entire space was less than one hundred square meters, and other than the three to four meters high rock wall, there was nothing else. Can I really enhance my understanding of the Chaos Sword Canon here? Song Jian murmured in disbelief. It was known that using divine power could improve the level of the Chaos Sword Canon, but the sword moves contained within the Canon had to be comprehended by oneself. High levels didnt mean stronger moves were available. After carefully searching without any findings, Song Jian had no choice but to sit cross-legged in front of the rock wall, looking at the image of himself sitting cross-legged inside it and couldnt help but reveal a wry smile. Theres nothing here, what am I supposed to do? Song Jian pondered silently. Just then, the image of Song Jian within the rock wall suddenly showed a mischievous smile, rose from the ground, and stood up straight in front of Song Jian. This scene startled Song Jian, and he involuntarily moved back seven or eight meters, staring at the rock wall with a surprised face. At that moment, the Song Jian inside the rock wall raised his hand, actually summoning the Sky-breaking Sword and began to display sword moves. This, is this the Broken Wing Dance, the very first sword move I learned? Song Jian immediately recognized the move being performed by his image in the rock. Right then, the Song Jian in the rock wall turned his body, pointed forward with his left hand, and a white light burst forth from his index finger like a blade, shooting forward and perfectly connecting with the sword move performed by the right hand. Sword Finger! Song Jian whispered. Soon, Song Jian noticed that the image in the rock was actually executing all the martial skills he had learned in the game, one by one. Moreover, it seemed that the image understood and mastered these sword moves and techniques even deeper than he did. Is this meant to remind me to review all the skills I have learned? Song Jian slightly furrowed his brows. Although he had merged nearly all his sword techniques in the skill slot to upgrade the Thousand Swords Art, these techniques had been deeply etched into his very bones. It wasnt that he had completely forgotten them just because they werent in the skill slot anymore. He could still casually execute these sword moves and techniques, but without the enhancement of the skills, they could only be used as a regular attack, lacking the special effects of the previous sword moves and techniques. At that moment, the image of himself in the rock wall began to use the Thousand Swords Art, and ten thousand Spirit Swords densely covered the entire rock wall. Suddenly, the self inside the rock wall swung the Sky-breaking Sword vigorously, and all the Spirit Swords began to merge together as if swallows returning to their nest. In the end, ten thousand Spirit Swords had actually converged into one long sword, its surface burning with dark red flames, exuding terrifying might. Even through the rock wall, Song Jian felt a chilling sensation and even a sense of dread to face this long sword. Is this really the Thousand Swords Art! Song Jian displayed a hint of disappointment on his face. In front of the Red Lotus Sword, forged from the fusion of ten thousand Spirit Swords, his own Blazing Fire Furnace seemed utterly worthless. Undoubtedly, the Blazing Fire Furnace would be split in half by the sharp edge in front of him. Watching his image in the rock wall look towards him with a disdainful expression on its face, Song Jian suddenly felt ashamed. With such a formidable sword technique not showing its full power in my hands, if I were this sword technique, I might also weep and cry, Song Jians heart began to waver as he started doubting whether he was truly suited to use a long sword as his weapon. PS: There were two chapters that were exactly the same. Turned out the original draft was also the same. Its giving me a headache, but Ill sort it out tonight! Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1594 - Chapter 1594 Chapter 1595 Great Increase in Strength Chapter 1594: Chapter 1595: Great Increase in Strength Chapter 1594: Chapter 1595: Great Increase in Strength ` Inside the rocky walls, Song Jian tossed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword into the air. The radiant Red Lotus Sword, as if possessing a Sword Spirit, began to orbit around Song Jians body, automatically circling him. It indeed looked as though he was using the Sword Control Art to command the Spirit Sword. Is it the Sword Control Art? Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. He found that now, identifying what skill the image was using had become difficult. Are these really all techniques Ive mastered? Song Jian was feeling increasingly that the sword moves practiced within the walls felt unfamiliar. No, this is the Moon Essence Wheel technique! A flash of insight crossed Song Jians mind as he finally realized that the movement trajectory of the Red Lotus Sword was exactly the same as that of the previously mastered Moon Essence Wheel techniqueCit was merely that the crescent blade of the Moon Essence Wheel had been replaced with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword. Just as Song Jian came to this realization, a smile appeared on the lips of the image within the rocky walls. It began to execute other sword techniques, and as it did so, the surrounding Karmic Fire Red Lotus Swords also played their part, seemingly without the need for the images control. For Song Jian, this was definitely a new discovery. He knew that with his Mental Strength, he could indeed control multiple weapons at the same time to execute different techniques aided by the Sword Control Art. However, such control demanded a great deal from ones Mental Strength and was also greatly draining. Moreover, it would slightly impact the effectiveness of the sword moves. When facing weaker monsters, this impact was not noticeable. But against formidable enemies, even a minor effect could cause a perfectly flawless sword technique to have openings. For masters clashing, this was practically courting death. Song Jian was drenched in sweat, and the thought of a brief pause in his control of multiple Spirit Swords during battle, leading to a less than 0.01-second vulnerability that had allowed an opponent to seize the chance and thrust a sword into his throat, surfaced unbidden in his mind. The sense of dread within his heart grew stronger, giving Song Jian the unsettling feeling of not wanting to continue watching the walls and even the urge to turn around and leave the place. Hold on, hold on, all of this is an illusion. I must continue to observe, only in this way can I enhance my understanding of swordsmanship Song Jians throat felt dry, but he stood his ground firmly, not moving an inch because, up until now, the image inside the wall had yet to execute any techniques from the Chaos Sword Canon. Soon, the image in the wall increased the speed of its sword swings, and Song Jian could not help but put himself in the place of the images enemy. In just a short time, Song Jians face took on a horror-stricken expression as he stumbled backward repeatedly. No, thats impossible. The sword techniques being executed are all ones I know; but why, why is it like this Song Jian was struck down, his face a picture of disbelief. Now, Song Jian finally understood why the Grand Elder Duan Xingyun had told him to persist longer in the secret realm. It turned out that it was such a confidence-destroying affair. Without inner strength, one simply couldnt last long. Yet the practice within the rocky walls was also exceedingly precious. It could reveal how the techniques he mastered could be applied in ways he never knew. If Song Jian could endure, once he left this place, although his level might not increase, his strength would surely improve by leaps and bounds. Grand Elder Duan Xingyun sat in front of the thatched cottage, quietly observing the cup of clear tea on the stone table before him. Tea fragrance filled the air, and wisps of steam dissipated into the atmosphere, causing Duan Xingyun to sink into contemplation. The Imperial Sword Sect had finally seen the rise of another Demi-God Level powerhouse! The Grand Elder felt infinitely moved. He remembered the time when the Imperial Sword Sect was first established, inheriting the Ancient Sword Sect legacy, and how many powerful masters there were at that time. ` Demi-God Level, where a great number of God Level powerhouses existed. Even those in the Legendary Realm possessed the terrifying ability to slay Demi-Gods, and even Gods. At that time, the Imperial Sword Sect could almost rival the might of the Ancient Sword Sect. Unfortunately, the faster they rose, the quicker they fell. In the Gods War, the powerhouses of the Imperial Sword Sect were besieged and killed by the gods. In the end, the Imperial Sword Sect could only flee to a secluded semi-dimensional plane to desperately cling to survival, and they were even cursed by the gods. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the semi-dimensional plane, not only were there a large number of desolate beasts that tied up the strength of the Imperial Sword Sect, but there was also a God Level powerhouse, the Desolation God. The Imperial Sword Sect had exhausted its last resources and, using a Demon Suppression Seal inherited from the Ancient Sword Sect, they completely sealed the injured Desolation God. So many years have passed already, Duan Xingyun muttered with a low sigh. Time passed day by day. Duan Xingyun was sitting cross-legged in front of his thatched cottage, the tea on the stone table had long been cold. He was like a stone statue, unmoving, without a trace of breath emanating from his body. One day, a rumbling noise suddenly came from within the rocky wall, and a crack appeared on the smooth rock surface. A figure emerged from the crack. Upon closer inspection, it was Song Jian, who had been in the secret realm for a long time. At this moment, Song Jians eyes were filled with bewilderment. Looking closely, it seemed as if endless stars were flickering in his eyes. These stars gathered continuously, forming sharp Sword Qi that would flash and disappear in his eyes. Come over, come over, sit down and have some tea! Duan Xingyuns mouth curled up with a smile, and he silently calculated the time. Song Jian had actually stayed in the secret realm for a whole nine days. Song Jians reaction seemed half a beat slow. Hearing Duan Xingyuns words, it took him a while to say Ah and look towards Duan Xingyun. Duan Xingyun just smiled faintly and, with a light swipe of his right hand over the stone table, the cold tea once again became boiling hot, and another cup of tea appeared across the table. Song Jian approached the stone table like a walking corpse, sat down, and stared at the tea for a long time before he slowly picked it up and took a gentle sip. Instantly, a refreshing qi emerged from his mouth, rushing straight into his mind, bringing clarity to his somewhat chaotic sea of consciousness, and the confusion in his eyes showed a hint of brightness. After finishing the cup of tea, Song Jians eyes became even clearer, and his aura grew more intense, as if a long sword had been drawn from its scabbard, shining with a cold light. Just then, a series of system prompts awakened Song Jian. As he looked at them, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes. System: After some cultivation, you have deepened your comprehension of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art has undergone inexplicable changes, and its power has been enhanced; System: After some cultivation, you have deepened your comprehension of the Chaos Sword Canon. The Chaos Sword Canon has undergone inexplicable changes, and its power has been enhanced, level up +1; System: After some cultivation, you have deepened your comprehension of the Chaos Sword Canon. The Chaos Sword Canon has undergone inexplicable changes, and its power has been enhanced; you have gained an insight into the third move of the Chaos Sword Canon, Star Destruction! Chapter 1595 - Chapter 1595 Chapter 1596 Quenching Sword Ancient City Chapter 1595: Chapter 1596: Quenching Sword Ancient City Chapter 1595: Chapter 1596: Quenching Sword Ancient City Song Jians level had not increased, but his understanding of swordsmanship had advanced by countless folds compared to before he entered the secret realm. Moreover, while comprehending the Chaos Sword Canon, he had stayed for a full three days, even though he constantly experienced the terror of being killed by himself. Nonetheless, Song Jian persevered. The Chaos Sword Canon had been elevated to level nine. Its power was enhanced, and as the Chaos Sword Qi increased, he also comprehended a new sword move, Star Destruction! Song Jian learned this move from the images within the rock wall. In fact, those images, when demonstrating the Chaos Sword Canon, did not only perform the Red Dust Tribulation and Divine Descent moves Song Jian had comprehended but also many other powerful sword moves. Song Jian could not possibly comprehend all of these sword moves at once; he could only keep them in mind to ponder in the future. Only the move Star Destruction was fully grasped by Song Jian and transformed into his own sword technique. Not only the Chaos Sword Canon, but the mastered Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art had also been developed into many powerful moves by the rock wall images. The Red Lotus Sword of the All Swords as One was just one of them. To endure for nine days, you could also be ranked among the top ten in the history of the Imperial Sword Sect, the Grand Elder Duan Xingyun said with a smile. Only ranked in the top ten? Song Jian shook his head. Its already quite impressive, Duan Xingyun said with a laugh. You are a Divine Favorite, unaffected by the gods curses. Perhaps, before too long, you will advance to Divine level! Duan Xingyuns expression became serious as he continued, Remember, when you are about to ascend to the Divine level, do not crystallize a divine core, do not ignite the Divine Flame to advance! Once you do that, youll be trapped in this world like those deities! Duan Xingyun said. Trapped in this world? Song Jian frowned. He had never considered this! Only those above level two hundred could undertake the mission to advance to Divine level. Song Jian still had a long way to go before reaching Divine level. Even if he started now and focused on grinding and questing for levels, it would take at least ten years in the game world to rise from one hundred fifty to two hundred. However, Song Jian was confident that, if it were him, in just two or three years, he could reach the requirements to undertake the mission for ascending to Divine level! Alright, you can leave now! Remember, ascend to Divine level sooner rather than later. You do not have much time left! Duan Xingyun watched Song Jian for a while, then sighed and said. Just as Song Jian was about to speak, his vision blurred, and he vanished from the secret realm. When he regained his sight, he was back on the plaza in front of the main hall of the Imperial Sword Sects peak. Song Jian, enter the main hall! Duan Xinglius voice came from inside the hall. Yes, Master! Song Jian quickly responded and hurried towards the hall. Upon entering the main hall, Song Jian found that all the peak masters and elders were inside, seemingly discussing something. When they saw Song Jian enter, they fell silent, and all eyes were on him. Gentlemen, what do you think? Does this young man have what it takes? Duan Xingliu asked with a smile. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After a moment of silence, the Elder of Transmission stood up and said, Sect Leader, as your direct disciple, Song Jian is the natural choice for this mission. Moreover, his strength is the greatest among all the disciples. Now, seeing his Sword Qi condensed outside, with strength that surpasses even some of the elders and peak masters, it is most appropriate that Song Jian undertake this mission! With the Elder of Transmission speaking, several other elders and peak masters agreed, and Duan Xingliu nodded with a smile, gesturing for Song Jian to come forward. Song Jian had just emerged from the secret realm and was unaware of what these peak masters and elders were discussing. However, it seemed like there was a difficult mission that had yet to find a candidate. Just as he emerged from the secret realm, Duan Xingliu intended to assign him this mission. I have seen the Sect Leader and the Elders, and the Peak Master, Song Jian stepped forward and saluted respectfully. Song Jian, have you seen the Grand Elder? Duan Xingliu asked. Reporting to Sect Leader, I have indeed met the Grand Elder! Song Jian replied reverently. How many days did you stay in the secret realm? Nine days! Nine days, heh, good, good! Duan Xingliu chuckled as he stroked his beard in laughter, To be able to stay in front of the Contemplation Rock for nine days is indeed a sign of your brilliant talent! Song Jian, there is a mission from our sect that I need you to undertake. Would you be willing? Reporting to Sect Leader, your disciple is willing! Song Jian said without hesitation. Good! Duan Xinglius face showed satisfaction as he pulled out a dark gold scroll from his bosom and threw it to Song Jian, Deliver this scroll to Divine Peak Master of the Divine Sword Sect. Remember, once you are at the Divine Sword Sect, their disciples may challenge you. At that time, do not bring shame upon our Imperial Sword Sect! Yes, Sect Leader! Song Jian received the scroll and replied. Divine Sword Sect was more than a thousand kilometers from the City of Hope. After Song Jian returned to the City of Hope from Ancient Sword Star, he used the Transmission Array and arrived at a nearby ancient city closest to the Divine Sword Sect, the Quenching Sword Ancient City. More than eighty percent of this ancient citys inhabitants were life profession players, and of those, more than eighty percent were Forging Masters. It was said that the best forged equipment in the game all came from the Quenching Sword Ancient City, and the city was home to three Forging Grandmasters. As Song Jian stepped off the Transmission Array of Quenching Sword Ancient City, he immediately saw a huge sword, over thirty feet long, suspended above the city. The broad blade of the sword sparkled intermittently with complex and mysterious runes, and the entire sword radiated a faint divine light. From a distance, it was as if a small sun hung over the city, its radiance enveloping the entire Quenching Sword Ancient City. Listening to the NPCs introduction beside him, Song Jian learned the history of this giant sword. It was called the Guardian City Sword, a Demi-God Artifact forged by the joint efforts of the three Forging Grandmasters of Quenching Sword Ancient City. The moment it was successfully made, the Guardian City Sword automatically acquired a Sword Spirit. Its purpose was to protect Quenching Sword Ancient City and fend off invasions from enemies. Song Jian had a feeling that the Guardian City Sword was not fully forged. To call it a Demi-God Artifact seemed a bit of a stretch, and the divine essence within it was probably insufficient even to amount to a fraction, possessing only an extremely minute amount of divinity. However, the ability to contain divine essence already endows it with some qualities of a divine artifact. Now it only needs some divine power infused into it, and this Guardian City Sword will instantly transform into a true divine artifact! Song Jian mused as he looked at the Guardian City Sword suspended in mid-air. Ordinarily, weapons cannot contain divine essence; even if forcefully infused, it could cause the weapon to explode. But divine artifacts are different. Even the lowest grade of divine weaponry can contain divine essence. The amount of divinity absorbed absolutely determines the ultimate strength of the weapon. After glancing at the Guardian City Sword, Song Jian smiled faintly. To display a divine artifact so openly, Quenching Sword Ancient City must not have faced a true divine-level power; otherwise, this divine weapon alone could bring a catastrophe to the entire ancient city. Chapter 1596 - Chapter 1596 Chapter 1597 Entry Assessment Chapter 1596: Chapter 1597: Entry Assessment Chapter 1596: Chapter 1597: Entry Assessment Leaving Quenching Sword Ancient City, Song Jian headed straight for Divine Sword Sect. Along the way, Song Jian noticed that quite a few players were headed in the same direction as him. Hey, buddy, are you also going to seek a master? A young man dressed in blue leather armor approached Song Jian, who was walking while looking around curiously, and couldnt help asking. Just taking a look at Divine Sword Sect, not seeking a master! Song Jian said with a smile. True, its really hard to join Divine Sword Sect, their entrance assessment is downright brutal. Ive already failed three times By the way, my name is Zhang Defu, whats yours? Hehe, Im Song Jian! Song Jian looked at the chubby Zhang Defu and said with a smile. Song Jian, that name sounds somewhat familiar, it seems youre quite the celebrity! Zhang Defu said with a smile, sneakily opening the level honor roll and quickly scanning through it. Not finding Song Jians name, he breathed a sigh of relief. Song Jian, considering your level is at the skeleton tier, you seem to be quite the expert. If you joined Divine Sword Sect, youd probably pass the entrance assessment quite easily, right? Zhang Defu said. Im just passing by and not planning to join Divine Sword Sect, Song Jian said with a smile. Ive already joined another sect. Thats a shame. Divine Sword Sect is said to have Legendary Level sword techniques, you know. Do you know about Legendary Level sword techniques? They are even more powerful than Dugus Nine Swords and Six Vein Divine Swords. If you learn them, you could walk sideways through the game world Zhang Defu huffed. In his view, not joining Divine Sword Sect seemed like a tremendous mistake. Hehe, well see. Ive already learned a Legendary Level sword technique! Song Jian said with a laugh. What, you know a Legendary Level sword technique? You must be bluffing! Zhang Defu looked at Song Jian with disbelief, as if he were looking at a swindler. To know, possessing a single golden quality skill was enough for a player to boast for half a month, let alone an epic or Legendary Level one. Song Jian laughed loudly. Zhang Defu was only over level sixty, and players at this level were typically full of curiosity and excitement about the game world, which was quite interesting. The two chatted and made their way toward Divine Sword Sect. Today was the day Divine Sword Sect recruited disciples, so there were many players on the road, all discussing Divine Sword Sect. After all, around Quenching Sword Ancient City, it was the only sect of a higher class. Soon, a group arrived at a grassland, with a range of rolling hills ahead, and even a waterfall to the left, making for a pleasant scenery. In the game world, places with such agreeable environments were rare. Song Jian looked around; there were roughly a thousand players, not to mention the surrounding NPC professionals, all wishing to join Divine Sword Sect. Song Jian did not wait with the others but instead made his way toward the gate of Divine Sword Sect. At the gate of Divine Sword Sect, there were several disciples dressed in blue robes. These disciples were all at the peak of third tier Combat Power and faintly emanated Sword Intent from their bodies, which suggested that they were elite disciples of Divine Sword Sect and not just tasked with guarding the gate. Approaching them, Song Jian cupped his hands in greeting: Disciple of Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian, here to pay respects to Divine Peak Master! I would appreciate if you brothers could announce my arrival. Imperial Sword Sect? The disciples exchanged glances, shook their heads slightly, and murmured quietly, Why have we never heard of the Imperial Sword Sect before? One of the older disciples returned Song Jians salutation and asked, May I ask, do you have a visiting card? Song Jian was taken aback; he had not expected that meeting the Divine Peak Master would require an invitation letter. Sorry, my master did not mention it when I left the sect, so I didnt bring an invitation letter! Song Jian shook his head. This is problematic, today is the grand ceremony for accepting disciples, and the Sect Leader is discussing important matters with the elders in the Heart Sword Hall. If you dont have an invitation letter, its tough for us to go and report your arrival The disciple of the Divine Sword Sect showed a troubled expression on his face, sizing up Song Jian, who didnt seem like he was there to make trouble or to deceive; after hesitating for a moment, he said, How about this, you wait here for a bit. After weve selected the disciples with potential, when we return to report to the sect, you can come back with us, then youll be able to meet the Sect Leader and the other elders. Song Jian had no choice but to nod in agreement, standing aside. The disciples saw Song Jian standing to one side and didnt mind, withdrawing their gaze to look emotionlessly at the noisy crowd on the grass. The talents of these people are diminishing year by year. Theyre so old and havent even reached the third level of Combat Power yet, and still think about joining our Divine Sword Sect, its just wishful thinking a young disciple whispered. Dont talk nonsense, its not impossible that there are late bloomers! the previously mentioned older disciple whispered in return. The disciples exchanged glances, their faces showing disdain, but none retorted. Senior Brother, its about time, a disciple said, looking at the sun above. Alright, then lets start, the older disciple nodded and began to walk forward. Senior Brother, would you be interested in trying out the Divine Sword Sects entry examination? Just then, the older disciple suddenly stopped, turned his head back, and looked at Song Jian with a smile, My name is Fang Dayou, the chief of the outer disciples. Senior Brother Song is a distinguished student of the Imperial Sword Sect; surely, this trivial entry examination wont pose a problem for you, right? Entry examination? Song Jian smiled and asked, What does the entry examination entail? Haha, its just a test of the disciples temperament. As long as one can walk out of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array, they are considered qualified. The earlier one exits, the higher their talent is considered. Since Senior Brother Song could become a distinguished student of the Imperial Sword Sect, surely your talent is exceptional, and you will definitely be the first to walk out of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array. Song Jian had originally thought that after meeting the Divine Peak Master, he would then face a challenge, but to his surprise, such a test had come upon his arrival at the foot of the mountain. Alright, Ill give it a try, Song Jian laughed. For him, such a challenge was a piece of cake; the system did not even bother to issue a mission. Shall we go down together? Fang Dayou smiled. Together, Song Jian replied. The disciples of the Divine Sword Sect exchanged glances, all following behind Fang Dayou with smiles on their faces. Upon reaching the grassy area, everyone quieted down at the sight of the disciples. Fang Dayou stepped forward and announced loudly, Everyone, the Divine Sword Sect has recruited disciples before. Many of you must already know about the entry examination. Without further ado, anyone who can exit the Heart Inquiry Sword Array on their own will qualify to join the Divine Sword Sect. The faster you exit, the more talented you are considered; the first person to come out may have the chance to be directly accepted as an inner disciple! Alright, without further ado, get ready to enter the Sword Formation. sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After speaking, Fang Dayou took out a polygonal array plate from his bosom, glanced at Song Jian beside him with a slight smile, flicked his fingers over the array plate, and then threw it into the air. Chapter 1597 - Chapter 1597 Chapter 1598 Heart Inquiry Sword Array Chapter 1597: Chapter 1598: Heart Inquiry Sword Array Chapter 1597: Chapter 1598: Heart Inquiry Sword Array Hold firm and endure! Song Jian looked at the array disc in Fang Dayous hand and couldnt help but exclaim in surprise. This ordinary-looking Bagua array disc was actually an item of legendary quality; this meant that the entrance exam of the Divine Sword Sect, the Heart Inquiry Sword Array, was also a formation of legendary quality. sea??h th N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just for an entrance assessment, they were using a formation of legendary quality to test everyone; it had to be said that the Divine Sword Sect was really strict. Fang Dayou tossed the array disc into the air, the light it emitted enveloping everyone on the grass field. Moments later, a light mist rose from the ground, making the figures of people amongst each other suddenly vague and indistinct. Soon, the figures were covered by the mist and could no longer be seen. The candidates for the assessment did not panic at all; some had even attended the assessment three or four times before. Naturally, they were already familiar with the situation. Even those who were participating for the first time had obtained information from others and knew what the content of the examination was. When the mist became dense enough, the array disc in the sky turned into a beam of golden light and flew into the mist. Boom-boom-boom~ The mist immediately churned as if a Giant Dragon were rising and dancing within it; The formation is complete! Fang Dayou bellowed. At this moment, the area shrouded by the mist and the ground where Fang Dayou and a few others stood were already separated into two different planes. Song Jian, everyone has already stepped onto the Path of Heart Inquiry. As long as their temperament and aptitude are up to standard, theyll be able to make it out from the Path of Heart Inquiry! Fang Dayou said with a smile, But this Path of Heart Inquiry is not easy to walk. There will be demons, ghosts, and all kinds of temptations along the way. Not many can persist through it! The Path of Heart Inquiry; what a good name! Song Jian laughed heartily, as if he was reminded of something, his face full of emotion. If thats the case, then I shall walk the Path of Heart Inquiry myself and experience the Divine Sword Sects methods, Song Jian said with a laugh, heading towards the mist without any hesitation. In no time, his figure disappeared into the mist. It was only after Song Jian had fully entered the Heart Inquiry Sword Array that a disciple behind Fang Dayou spoke anxiously, Senior brother, I noticed that when you were adjusting the array disc, you seemed to have unleashed the full power of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array. Isnt that a bit improper? Whats improper about it! Fang Dayou snorted coldly, You think todays entrance examination is arranged for those who want to join? Even if not a single person comes out from the Heart Inquiry Sword Array today, it doesnt matter, as long as Song Jian doesnt make it out! Imperial Sword Sect, perhaps youve never heard of it, but Ive heard about it from our Sect Leader Fang Dayou said with a dark expression, The Sect Leader of the Imperial Sword Sect, Duan Xingliu, has always been at odds with our Sect Leader, Divine Peak Master. Sending disciples over this time is definitely to compete with us for the Ascension Secret Realm slots! What, the slots for the Ascension Secret Realm? Thats our Divine Sword Sects secret realm. Why should they give it to this guy from a sect weve never even heard of a disciple said in surprise. It is said that the Ascension Secret Realm was discovered by Duan Xingliu and our Sect Leader, Divine Peak Master, together. Its just that the location of the secret realm is closer to the Divine Sword Sect, therefore it has been kept under our care. However, disciples of the Imperial Sword Sect are also entitled to enter. Its just that the Imperial Sword Sect later encountered powerful enemies, which led to its complete downfall. As a result, very few people in the martial world know the name of the Imperial Sword Sect anymore. I didnt expect them to actually send disciples over Fang Dayou shook his head and whispered. Senior Brother, these matters should be the concern of the Sect Leader and the elders. We outer sect disciples are only responsible for recruiting newcomers. Is it really okay for us to do this? Do you want to remain outer sect disciples forever? Fang Dayou looked disdainfully at that disciple and said, If we can make that youngster give up knowing his difficulty, it would be equivalent to holding onto a spot for our Senior Brothers and Sisters. When that time comes, the sect will surely reward us. We might even be directly promoted to the inner sect Upon hearing what Fang Dayou said, several disciples immediately got excited. Senior Brother, I heard that the Heart Inquiry Sword Array can also activate the Four Saints Ultimate Destruction Heaven Array Skill. Should we activate it immediately and completely eliminate any possibility of that youngster walking out of the Sword Formation? one disciple suggested eagerly. Fang Dayou looked at that disciple speechlessly, thinking to himself, How can you be so ruthless? I never saw it before. Ill have to keep my distance from you in the future. Although the Four Saints Ultimate Destruction Heaven Array Skill is powerful, it is only aimed at ordinary disciples. I see that Song Jian has extraordinary strength, and Im afraid the Heaven Array might not be able to handle him. Senior Brother, I have a treasure here, which I stumbled upon while traveling. If you put it in the Sword Formation, at the critical moment, it could exert a strike with the full strength of a peak Legendary Realm expert Another disciple suddenly pulled out a silver hammer the size of a palm from his chest and said with a smile. Fang Dayou looked at the silver hammer in his hands. It was an immensely powerful single-use magical artifact that could exert a strike with the full power of a peak Legendary Realm expert. Even Fang Dayou wasnt confident he could dodge it. Its not safe, not safe! another disciple shook his head and said, I have a Black Poison Absolute Python with me. Its poison is extremely potent, and if it bites into flesh, one would die within three steps, and even a Legendary Realm expert would not be able to withstand its toxicity. Why dont we put it into the Sword Formation? If we encounter Song Jian, it can bite him once, ensuring he can never return, and making sure the Imperial Sword Sect never underestimates our Divine Sword Sect again For a moment, several disciples got excited, enthusiastically discussing how to kill Song Jian in the Sword Formation. This was a great opportunity to rise to the heavens, and none of them wanted to let it slip away. Junior Brothers, what are you Fang Dayous face turned somewhat unsightly, feeling that the disciples he had been living with day and night had suddenly become strangers. So this is what you all are like, I never realized it before Fang Dayou suddenly felt a chill run down his back. At this moment, Song Jian was surrounded by a dense fog that even his divine consciousness couldnt penetrate. Just a Legendary grade Sword Formation can actually block the investigation of divine consciousness; it seems I have underestimated this Sword Formation. Song Jian thought to himself. You should know that with Song Jians current level in formation techniques, he would only need to look at an ordinary formation twice to find its core. However, he couldnt detect the core of this Heart Inquiry Sword Formation, even though he was right in the middle of it. Whats more terrifying is that there were originally thousands of people on the grassland, not too far from one another, but after Song Jian entered the Sword Formation, he had walked for a long time and hadnt encountered a single person. This kind of formation, which could isolate thousands of people and test them at the same time, could only be compared to the Ten Thousand Dragons Array that Song Jian had seen before. Chapter 1598 - Chapter 1598 Chapter 1599 Lightning Attraction Array Chapter 1598: Chapter 1599: Lightning Attraction Array Chapter 1598: Chapter 1599: Lightning Attraction Array Song Jian aimlessly walked on, covering such a long distance that he had not only wandered out of the meadow but had even reached the gate of the Divine Sword Sect at the foot of the mountain. However, all he could see before him was still just an expanse of grassland, nothing else. His consciousness was also compressed to the extreme, only able to reach two or three meters outside his body. Just then, the white fog in front of him suddenly changed, condensing into the shape of a hunting hound. The fog-formed hound let out a low growl and pounced towards Song Jian. Song Jian smiled slightly, such a creature with a Combat Power of only thirty or forty was not worth using his sword onCit would be overkill. As it approached Song Jian, a Sword Essence suddenly burst forth from the surface of his body, cutting the fog hound in two halves. With Song Jians current strength, low-level beasts would not only struggle to injure him but even getting close to him was a far-fetched dream. This level of trial is only suitable for ordinary people. Since the Divine Sword Sect invited me to enter the Heart Inquiry Sword Array, there must be more powerful challenges waiting for me! Song Jian thought to himself. In fact, with Song Jians current strength, he could unleash a burst of power and directly destroy the entire Sword Formation. However, to do so would be a blatant provocation. Song Jian had to follow the rules, either completing the trial and walking out of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array or locating the core of the formation to directly unravel the Sword Formation. Mindlessly smashing everything with a hammer would not do; even if he managed to break the Sword Formation, it would earn him disdain from others. On the surface, it seems to be just a maze and illusion formation, but in reality, its not that simple. This must be a linked formation, composed of at least dozens of arrays Song Jian murmured to himself as he observed. Boom~ As Song Jian spent more time in the Heart Inquiry Sword Array, the power of the Sword Formation grew stronger. Suddenly, the sky stirred with wind and clouds, and thunder rolled with flashes of lightning coursing through the sky like dragons. Theres a Lightning Attraction Array too, nice, nice. If it were an ordinary player, they would probably quit at the sight of this lightning array, right? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. By now, the power of the formation was comparable to a peak third-order combatant. None of the attendees at todays examination could withstand such a formation. Outside the formation, Fang Dayous expression turned somewhat unsightly. Several of his junior sect members, eager to enter the inner gate, were offering up advice, each more ruthless than the last. This sent chills down Fang Dayous spine. He had originally thought himself to be the strongest among the outer sect disciples, but now it seemed that if it came down to a life-and-death struggle, he would probably be no match for these juniors. In a real fight to the death with them, it was very likely that his opponents would emerge severely wounded while he himself would perish. Senior brother, hows it going inside the Sword Formation? Youd better not go easy on him. If hes the first to come out, it would be a shame for our Divine Sword Sect! a junior brother whispered. Hmph, do you think I would go easy? Fang Dayou snorted coldly, and with a wave of his hand, a small formation plate identical to the main one appeared in his palm, although this one was much smaller. A Mother-Child Array, hehe, I didnt expect you to be this kind of person, senior brother Fang one of the disciples said with bright eyes and a chuckle. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The formation plate in Fang Dayous hand didnt have many functions, but it could spy on everything within the main plate. Things those who entered the formation were reluctant to reveal were laid bare on this smaller plate. Chanting under his breath, Fang Dayou tapped his finger on the smaller plate, and a ray of light burst forth, forming a screen of light in the air. The conditions of all the examinees who had entered the Heart Inquiry Sword Array were displayed for all to see. At this moment, some people within the Sword Formation were kneeling on the ground, crying bitterly, some with tattered clothes and their faces a mix of black and blue, as if they had suffered a vicious beating. There were even some lying on the ground, with their backs arched as though a great mountain rested upon them, yet in reality, there was nothing at all Within the magical array, the Examinees postures varied, and some even made quite the spectacle of themselves, prompting laughter from the onlookers. Fang Dayou adjusted the view, focusing the entire image on Song Jian. At this moment, lightning surged above Song Jians head, and thunder rolled, but Song Jian remained unafraid, his head held high, staring at the sky with a defiant demeanor. Hiss, the Lightning Attraction Array has been activated, impressive, impressive. To remain unfazed in the face of such heavenly might, it seems we should not underestimate this disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect, one of the disciples couldnt help but gasp in admiration. Peak third-stage Combat Power, elder brother, you really play rough, triggering such an array right from the start. Are you trying to kill him? another disciple looked at Fang Dayou with a strange expression and whispered. It was triggered by him, not activated by me, Fang Dayou muttered. Triggered by himself? A disciple who was somewhat familiar with the Heart Inquiry Sword Array showed a hint of surprise: Does that mean he is close to the core of the formation already? How is he so fast? Within the array, Song Jian gazed at the silver snakes dancing across the sky, a trace of joy in his eyes. Following the faint flow of the arrays energy, Song Jian made his way toward the very heart of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array. The closer to the critical positions, the stronger the guarding forces. The power now is already comparable to the peak of third-stage Combat Power. It looks like Im heading in the right direction! Song Jian said with a smile, looking at the thunder in the sky and suddenly reaching out to dispel it directly. Just then, Song Jian felt a faint sense of prying and instantly realized that the disciples from the Divine Sword Sect were watching him from the outside. Good, Ill also show you the strength of Song Jian! he thought, and abandoning his plan to directly dispel the lightning in the sky, he stepped toward the core area. Boom, boom, boom~ The thunder in the sky, as if angered by Song Jians attitude, struck down with bolts, aiming for Song Jians head. Boom, boom, boom~ Bolt after bolt struck Song Jians body, engulfing him in electric light, nearly enveloping his entire being. Why isnt he dodging? Outside the array, the disciples from the Divine Sword Sect were dumbfounded, their faces showing surprise as they watched the lightning continuously strike down upon Song Jians head. However, just then, Song Jian continued to move forward, seemingly indifferent to the lightning constantly raining down upon him. Ultimately, under the horrified gaze of the Divine Sword Sects disciples, Song Jian strode out of the Lightning Attraction Arrays area. At this point, Song Jian was completely unharmed and even smiled toward the direction where the Divine Sword Sects disciples were spying. He, hes noticed us? one of the disciples questioned in disbelief: How is this possible? The Heart Inquiry Sword Array is supposed to block all perception Hes about to reach the core area. Once he enters the core, he will find the Mother-Child Array. At that point, it wont just be passing the trial, but directly breaking the array! Fang Dayous worry was about something else, causing his eyebrows to furrow deeply. Chapter 1599 - Chapter 1599 Chapter 1600 Rescue Chapter 1599: Chapter 1600 Rescue Chapter 1599: Chapter 1600 Rescue Outside the array, several external disciples from the Divine Sword Sect exchanged looks, perplexed. They hadnt expected that the Heart Inquiry Sword Arrays Lightning Attraction Array wouldnt put any pressure on Song Jian; he had simply relied on his physical toughness to crash right through it. Such a frightening level of physical toughness filled the hearts of these external disciples with a tinge of fear. They knew all too well the power of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array having gone through its assessment themselves. If the assessment of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array had triggered the Lightning Attraction Array back then, Im afraid I wouldnt have even managed to enter, a Divine Sword Sect disciple said somberly. Heh, its not just the Lightning Attraction Array. Hes already heading towards the core area. How long do you think it will take him to break the Arrays core? Ill bet the time it takes an incense stick to burn! An incense sticks time is a bit exaggerated, dont you think? At least an hour is needed. Thats a Legendary Level Sword Formation after all. The defensive force of the core Array Eye is equivalent to a Legendary Realm powerhouse. Even an inner sect senior brother would probably need to expend some effort to break it, right? Unless he also possesses Legendary Realm strength, otherwise, breaking the Array Eye seems too difficult. It would be easier to just pass the assessment normally Right, what level of strength do you think this Imperial Sword Sect disciple has? Peak of the third-order combat power? Impossible, hes definitely much stronger than the peak of the third-order combat power. Look at that person with peak third-order combat power, would he dare to stand under the Lightning Attraction Array and let the lightning strike him without taking any damage? I think, at least, he must be a Legendary Realm powerhouse! If he truly is a Legendary Realm powerhouse, then he might indeed have the strength to break the core Array Eye of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array! Hey, Im saying, should we use those methods of ours or not? If we dont use them soon, once he finds the location of the core Array Eye, those methods will be useless The disciples discussed among themselves fervently, and at the end, they all fell silent, turning their gaze toward Fang Dayou. After all, it was Fang Dayou who was in charge of the entrance examination, and he was also the one controlling the Heart Inquiry Sword Array. Even if they needed to employ their methods, they would need Fang Dayous approval. You bastards, why are you looking at me? Are you trying to make me take the fall? If things work out, youll take credit, but if they dont, Ill be the only one to blame? Fang Dayou cursed in his mind. At this time, he knew that his junior brothers were no pushovers, and naturally, he wouldnt dare to let them use those vicious methods on Song Jian. If they truly ended up killing Song Jian, it would be difficult for the Divine Sword Sect to explain, and when the time came to find a scapegoat, he would be the one. Just thinking of his junior brothers methods made Fang Dayous back break out in cold sweat. Forget it, forget about it. Those methods of yours are too insidious. If we really cripple him, the sect will have to answer for it. If the Imperial Sword Sect comes seeking justice, wouldnt it still fall on us to bear the consequences? Fang Dayou waved his hand and said. Tch~ A few junior brothers simultaneously gestured a middle finger at Fang Dayou, wearing expressions of disdain. Fang Dayou wiped the cold sweat from his brow. None of these junior brothers was easy to handle. A bit of trouble within the Heart Inquiry Sword Array might be overlooked by the sect, but if they were to use some of their more ruthless tactics, it was likely that he would be eliminated by the sect elders before the Imperial Sword Sect could even come to accuse him. Eh, he actually found the core array eye, heh heh, if he doesnt understand formations, Ill drink water standing on my head! A disciples eyes lit up as he pointed at Song Jian on the screen, revealing a look of surprise. Even though they were already very familiar with the Heart Inquiry Sword Array, locating the core array eye in such a short time was no easy task. Its worth noting that the core array eye was not fixed every time the Heart Inquiry Sword Array was set up; it shifted position periodically, causing changes in the arrays formations. This was one of the reasons why the Heart Inquiry Sword Array was so difficult to conquer. Song Jian, sensing the space where the core array eye was located, immediately revealed a hint of a smile. A myriad of sharp Sword Qi was gathering around him, giving him a feeling of being in the original version of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword Formation. This is the power a Legendary Level sword formation should possess! Song Jian thought to himself. The next moment, the stars shone brilliantly in the sky like meteors falling to the ground and flew towards Song Jian. Upon closer inspection, each meteor turned out to be a sharp long sword without a hilt, just a three-foot blade, which completely relied on forceful control rather than being held in the hand. Looking at these long swords, Song Jian had an idea. Besides the Sky-breaking Sword, all the Spirit Swords formed by the Thousand Swords Art did not need to be controlled by hand, making the presence of a hilt unnecessary. With this thought, Song Jian suddenly burst out laughing. With a thought, countless Spirit Swords appeared densely around him and began to slowly change under his control. The swords, burning with dark red flames, underwent a transformation. The original hilts fused into the blades, turning the entire long swords into shapes with sharp points on both ends, a flattened middle, and a slight curve to the blade. System: Your Divine Skill Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art has changed. Spirit Sword flight speed +3, Spirit Sword sharpness +3, Spirit Sword armor penetration probability increased by 10%; Just by making a slight change, the power of the Spirit Swords has been enhanced? What a pleasant surprise! The systems prompt filled Song Jian with joy. Watching the meteors falling from the sky, he waved his right hand gently, and immediately, the reshaped Spirit Swords began to fly upwards, towards the meteors in the sky. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In just a short while, a series of whip-like thunderous rumbles echoed through the void. The entire core array space shook violently as countless Spirit Swords collided with the meteors, unleashing a massive Sword Qi storm, which raged through the core space like a tornado. Outside the array, Fang Dayou suddenly felt a ripple of movement. A phantom image of the array plate appeared in the sky, and at the same time, the plate shook violently as if it was about to explode. Fang Dayous complexion changed dramatically, and without hesitation, he pinched a magic seal with his hands, sending one talisman after another into the array plate to stabilize it. The strain of such a consumption of spiritual energy was turning his face increasingly pale, far more than he, an outer sects top disciple, could handle. Keep in mind that the Heart Inquiry Sword Array was a Legendary Level sword formation. Fang Dayou had the ability to use it, but once the formation was fully deployed, it required at least the combat power of the peak of the third order to qualify for control. Quick, signal for an inner sect elder to come! The rest of you, help me control the array plate with all your might. You must stabilize the plate, or if anything gets damaged, well all be severely punished! Fang Dayou yelled in panic. PS: Thanks to BookFriend20180418172403377 for the 100 QiDian coins tip~ Chapter 1600 - Chapter 1600 Chapter 1601 External Sect Elder Chapter 1600: Chapter 1601: External Sect Elder Chapter 1600: Chapter 1601: External Sect Elder At this moment within the core area of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array, countless Spirit Swords and the Sword Qi of the core area collided with each other, their power akin to two fighters from the Legendary Realm battling with all their might. Such intensity of battle far surpassed the full power of the array formation, nearly equivalent to double the formations power, something wholly beyond the control of a second-tier combat power pinnacle like Fang Dayou. All that Fang Dayou could do at this time was to do his best to maintain stability while sending out a plea for help to his sect. Several outer sect disciples paled, and although they had mostly been spectating, they couldnt help but notice the instability of the formation. The array plate had even begun to reveal itself, and if things continued, it was only a matter of time before it shattered. Whoosh~ A sharp Sword Talisman soared into the sky as several outer sect disciples exerted all their efforts to assist Fang Dayou in stabilizing the array plate. Even those being examined within the Heart Inquiry Sword Array took notice of the abnormality. What, whats happening? It feels like even heaven and earth are trembling! Could it be that weve triggered some sort of prohibition? Such a terrifying presence, if it spreads to us, were likely to die Why is the Sword Array unstable? Its not going to explode, is it? The examinees immediately descended into chaos, and even the fog monsters within the array seemed to grow stronger, causing several hundred people to fail the examination, ejected from the Heart Inquiry Sword Array in no time. The Sword Array, the Sword Array is going to collapse Fang Dayous face turned deathly pale. If the array collapsed and the array plate was damaged, the punishment he would face was certainly more than he could bear. Just as Fang Dayou despaired, a cold snort sounded in his ear: Humph, useless! Greetings to the Elder of the outer sect. Elder, I, I cant hold on any longer! Fang Dayou, covered in cold sweat and trembling as if he were about to faint. An elderly man dressed in a gray robe with red eyebrows and white hair snorted coldly. With a flick of his finger towards the phantom of the array plate in the air, the violently shaking phantom of the plate soon stabilized and then vanished back into nothingness. It was then that the few outer sect disciples finally sighed in relief, collapsing to the ground as if all their strength had left them, like fish out of water, drenched and gasping for air. Fang Dayou, you have been overseeing the initiation ceremony for more than a day. Who allowed you to crank up the array plates power to the maximum? Do you really think you can control the array plate? Ridiculous, arrogant! Sun Yun glared at Fang Dayou with a face full of anger, his heart laden with disappointment. As the top disciple of the outer sect and the one with the highest hope of entering the inner sect, the potential damage to the array plate caused by Fang Dayou could not only block his entry to the inner sect, but whether he could remain in the Divine Sword Sect was also a question. Elder, it was like this Struggling, Fang Dayou climbed up from the ground and recounted the events. I, I didnt expect that disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect to have such formidable strength. Not only is his mastery of the array formations at an extremely high level, but he was also capable of contending with the power of the array in the core array eye region! Fang Dayou said in a low voice. Sun Yuns anger on his face gradually disappeared. If that was really the case, then it wasnt entirely Fang Dayous fault. Idiot! If he could represent the Imperial Sword Sect, his strength is undoubtedly beyond comparison with you outer disciples. Judging his strength by your own is simply absurd! Sun Yun snorted coldly and said, The Heart Inquiry Sword Array can only unleash its full power at the Legendary Realm. Although the peak of the third tier combat power is still somewhat forced, what you did not only failed to hinder him but also made him look down on the Divine Sword Sect. You really are more trouble than help! Elder, since you have come, why not take control of the formation plate yourself? Let that boy know the might of our Divine Sword Sect! Fang Dayou said. Too late, too late. If I had taken control before he entered the core formation eye area, it wouldnt have been easy for him to find the formation eye. Now that he has already started to decipher the formation eye, even if I take control, I cant do anything about him, unless I detonate the entire formation plate and perish together with him. But he is not a real enemy, how could we do such a thing? Elder Sun Yun flicked his sleeve and huffed coldly. Just then, a figure appeared on the edge of the white fog, seeming to search for something. It took a full cup of teas time before the figure slowly emerged from the white fog. Impressive, impressive! I had not expected that the entrance examination of the Divine Sword Sect would be so challenging. It seems that every disciple who can join the Divine Sword Sect is an elite disciple of excellent talent; each one cannot be underestimated! Song Jian shook his head and sighed. It was only after breaking the sword formation that Song Jian realized, such a sword formation, even if one didnt force their way through it, required at least reaching the peak of the second tier, or even third tier combat power to pass the examination. What Song Jian did not know was that Fang Dayou had privately turned up the power of the formation to the maximum, especially for him this time. Usually, the power of the formation in the entrance examination would only be set to thirty percent of its potential. Fang Dayous cheeks flushed slightly, and he stole a glance at Elder Sun Yun. Hahaha, this must be the distinguished disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect. Truly a fine figure of a man and a talent! Elder Sun Yun laughed heartily and took over the conversation, I am Sun Yun, an outer sect elder of the Divine Sword Sect, specially here to welcome you. The Sect Leader and the other elders are waiting for you in the great hall. Please come with me. Imperial Sword Sects Song Jian pays respect to Elder Sun! Song Jian bowed respectfully. Elder Sun Yuns face was filled with a smile, and he was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed, and he began to scrutinize Song Jian from head to toe. It was known that Elder Sun Yun was a powerful individual in the Legendary Realm who had grasped Domain Power, but when he tried to gauge Song Jians strength, he suddenly discovered that he could not ascertain it. Or rather, Song Jians strength appeared unfathomable like an abyss before him, which was terrifying. How is this possible? A disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect has a higher strength than me, an outer sect elder? Could it be that he has already reached the mid-stage or even higher ranks of the Legendary Realm? A storm raged in Sun Yuns mind. Young friend Song, at such a young age you possess formidable strength. I truly have lived in vain for a hundred years, I am ashamed in comparison, haha! Sun Yuns demeanor became much more amiable, and he treated Song Jian as an equal, taking his hand with the warm expression of someone who regrets not having met sooner. After exchanging some polite remarks, Sun Yun led Song Jian toward the main peak of the Divine Sword Sect, while sending a message to Fang Dayou, Do a good job overseeing the entrance examination. If there are any more issues, I dont think youll need to continue serving as head of the outer disciples! Humph. Fang Dayou was on the verge of tears and after bowing to the retreating figure of Elder Sun Yun, he took out a bottle of elixir, poured it into his mouth, and began to continue maintaining the stability of the Heart Inquiry Sword Array. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This time, Fang Dayou dared not turn the power of the sword array to the maximum. As usual, he only activated thirty percent of the arrays power, patiently waiting to see if anyone else could emerge from the sword formation. Chapter 1601 - Chapter 1601 Chapter 1602 Divine Peak Master Chapter 1601: Chapter 1602: Divine Peak Master Chapter 1601: Chapter 1602: Divine Peak Master The Divine Sword Sect is situated amidst a range of rolling mountains, which could all be considered the private property of the Divine Sword Sect. The entire mountain range is known as the Falling Clouds Mountain Range. It is said that Immortal Falling Clouds perished here. Deep within the mountains, there lies a cave dwelling left by Immortal Falling Clouds. However, this is merely a legend without any evidence This place is called Falling Clouds Slope. During dusk, there is a vast expanse of fiery clouds, and this spot offers the most beautiful view This mountain peak serves as a combat arena. Nearly every day, disciples of the sect come here to fight and hone their actual combat experience. The battles on the arena can lead to serious injuries or even death. Its only here that the sect tolerates deadly confrontations between disciples without pursuing accountability Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As they ascended the mountain, Sun Yun provided detailed explanations at every location. Along the way, the two chatted and laughed as if they were peers. However, Sun Yun truly did not dare to treat Song Jian as a junior anymore. Throughout their journey, Sun Yun had realized that Song Jians strength was at least around the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, or perhaps he dared not continue the thought. Soon, the two reached the highest peak, which was the main peak of the Divine Sword Sect. At this time, the Sect Leader Divine Peak Master and several elders were casually chatting while enjoying tea on the main peak. I wonder how many will pass the entrance assessment this time. I hope there will be more favored disciples. Their aptitude for cultivation is so impressive that its enviable! one elder said with a laugh. Hehe, every year, some favored disciples emerge, although not many. It is still far better than the Imperial Sword Sect, which is holed up in the Ancient Sword Star Semi-plane. I heard that up to now, theyve only taken in two favored disciples. If they continue like this, it wont be long before the Imperial Sword Sect is completely surpassed by our Divine Sword Sect. By then, that old fellow Duan Xingliu probably wont even have the face to come knocking, hahaha Upon mentioning the Imperial Sword Sect, all the elders of the Divine Sword Sect burst into laughter. Like the Imperial Sword Sect, the Divine Sword Sect also originated from the Ancient Sword Sect. The relationship between them is quite complex, with both cooperation and times of conflict over interests, akin to two fellow sect brothers who experience both competition and collaboration. To witness an embarrassing but not too damaging incident befall the other would bring them quite a bit of schadenfreude. By the way, the Ascension Secret Realm is about to open, and the Imperial Sword Sect still hasnt made a move. Usually, by this time, they should have already sent their disciples to request a quota an elder suddenly remarked. Hehe, these past few years, the Imperial Sword Sect hasnt really recruited any decent disciples. Although the Ascension Secret Realm is full of opportunities, if the strength isnt adequate, entering would only lead to death. The Imperial Sword Sect also has to defend against the attacks of wild beasts, so I suppose this year will be like the previous ones, where they give up the qualification to enter! another elder said with a smile, speculating. If the Imperial Sword Sect really does give up this time, could we not give our outer sect disciples a chance? This year, there are a few quite promising newcomers among the outer sect We dont have enough spots even for our own direct disciples, let alone those from the outer sect. Its better to conduct a selection among the inner sect disciples. An additional spot means another disciple entering, which increases our chances of obtaining the Sword Intent Fruit The elders chatted casually, but the middle-aged man sitting in the Sect Leaders seat had not said a word. He hadnt even touched the cup of tea in front of him. This middle-aged man, who appeared to be in his thirties or forties, was the Sect Leader of the Divine Sword Sect, Divine Peak Master. His mind seemed to be elsewhere at the moment. Suddenly, Divine Peak Master furrowed his brows and let out a light sigh. He opened his eyes and looked towards the foot of the mountain. The Divine Peak Master, who had his eyes closed until now, seemed no different from an ordinary person. However, when he opened his eyes, a boundless Sword Intent radiated from his pupils, almost solidifying into substance as it overflowed from his eyes. Enough, stop arguing. You all can forget about the Imperial Sword Sects quota this time! Divine Peak Master said. Upon hearing the words of Divine Peak Master, the other elders immediately fell silent, exchanging glances that conveyed a mix of surprise and skepticism. Sect Leader, even if disciples from the Imperial Sword Sect come, they may not necessarily be able to defeat our direct disciples, right? one of the elders tentatively asked. Hmph, dont mention direct disciples. Even if you lose face and go down to compete with him, you wont come out on top. If it were a real fight to the death, even if all of you teamed up, its not certain that you would be his match! Divine Peak Master said with a cold snort. What, how could that be? the elders exclaimed in shock, their faces filled with disbelief. Hmph, we are all descendants of the Ancient Sword Sect, bearing the curse of the gods in our bloodlines. Our strength has been limited to the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. That disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect has already broken through to the Demi-God Realm. Tell me, do you think you tied together could be his match? Divine Peak Master said irritably. What, hes broken through to the Demi-God Level? Is he, is he really a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect? the elders asked in astonishment. Nonsense, if he wasnt a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, how would he dare come to the Divine Sword Sect? Moreover, the Sword Qi of chaos emanating from him has already reached the level of condensing Sword Essence. Which other sect in the world could possess such dense chaos Sword Qi apart from the Imperial Sword Sect? Divine Peak Master responded impatiently. Sect Leader, it seems we need to intensify our efforts to recruit disciples with divine favor. Only they can ignore the curse of the gods. They are our hope for the rise of our sect! an elder said excitedly. Sigh, you should know that our Divine Sword Sect started recruiting disciples with divine favor much earlier than the Imperial Sword Sect did. Yet to date, not a single one has been able to break through the Legendary Realm and reach the Demi-God Realm! Whats there to fear? These favored disciples of the gods are exceptionally blessed; they cultivate at incredible speeds. Some who originally had only second-tier combat power have advanced to third-tier in just a few months. Their cultivation speed is several times, even a dozen times faster than that of ordinary disciples. With such speed, it wont be more than half a year before some of them break through the Legendary Realm. Reaching the Demi-God Realm is just a matter of time Time, what we lack the most now is time! Divine Peak Master murmured to himself. Just then, Outer Sect Elder Sun Yun had already arrived at the entrance of the great hall with Song Jian. Outer Sect Elder Sun Yun, accompanied by Imperial Sword Sect disciple Song Jian, has come to pay respects to the Sect Leader! Sun Yun announced loudly from outside the great hall. Hahaha, why such formality today, Elder Sun? Come in quickly, Divine Peak Master laughed heartily. Sun Yun led Song Jian into the great hall and after bowing to Divine Peak Master, he said, Sect Leader, this is Imperial Sword Sect disciple Song Jian. He has been sent by Sect Leader Duan of the Imperial Sword Sect to pay respects to you. Song Jian stepped forward, took out a golden scroll, and bowed, saying, Imperial Sword Sect disciple Song Jian pays his respects to Divine Peak Master. This is a token my master asked me to deliver to Divine Peak Master, please verify it. Chapter 1602 - Chapter 1602 Chapter 1603 Moon-gazing Rhino Peak Chapter 1602: Chapter 1603: Moon-gazing Rhino Peak Chapter 1602: Chapter 1603: Moon-gazing Rhino Peak Divine Peak Master gazed at Song Jian with a smile, his heart echoing in silent amazement. The distance before had been too great, and his perception was rather vague, but now with Song Jian right in front of him, Divine Peak Master could see much more. Lets not mention the level for now, just the Sword Qi condensed around his body had already materialized, forming a Sword Essence that surrounded him. Initially, Divine Peak Master thought it was his own misperception, but now he realized that the thickness of the Sword Essence Song Jian had condensed was even thicker than he had sensed before. Such cultivation, even within the Divine Sword Sect, was something few could achieve. Previously, claiming that several elders tied together couldnt defeat Song Jian was somewhat of an exaggeration, but now it seemed that in a real fight to the death, if those elders didnt have their trump cards to save their lives, they would most likely be unable to defeat this disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect. How could I say that old ghost Duan Xingliu hasnt sent anyone for years, turns out he was keeping a big move under wraps, hmph! Divine Peak Master muttered to himself with a cold snort. Seeing Song Jian holding a golden scroll, Divine Peak Master smiled slightly, stretched out his right hand to beckon it over, grasping the scroll in his hand. After a quick sweep of perception, the smile on his face became even more pronounced. Hahaha, Sect Master Duan is too courteous, actually sending a facsimile of the Demon Suppression Seal Array to the Divine Sword Sect. Such politeness is really too much, too much indeed, hahaha! Divine Peak Master laughed heartily. The Demon Suppression Seal Array was potent, and although it lacked significant lethal power, its control in sealing was profound. With this facsimile, Divine Peak Master needed only a short amount of time to completely master the Demon Suppression Seal. Even if he didnt lay out the entire array, incorporating some of its essence into the Divine Sword Sects own Sword Formation would enhance its power, especially as the Demon Sealing Array was a legendary-quality Sealing Array. There was even a legend that Ancient Sword Star used this array to seal a divine-level powerhouse. Young friend Song, you are here to participate in the Ascension Secret Realm, arent you? Haha, the Ascension Secret Realm is jointly owned by the Imperial Sword Sect and the Divine Sword Sect. Since young friend Song has come, naturally there will be a spot for you. However, the Ascension Secret Realm wont open for a few more days. When the time comes, you can enter it along with the disciples of the Divine Sword Sect. In the meantime, rest at the Divine Sword Sect for a while. You might enjoy the scenic beauty of our sect. What do you think? Divine Peak Master said with a smile. Then I thank Divine Peak Master for his hospitality! Song Jian said with a cupped fist and a smile. If one were to consider strength, both Divine Peak Master and the various sect masters of the Divine Sword Sect would have to address Song Jian as senior. However, after all, Divine Peak is just a disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, so how could Divine Peak Master possibly address him as a senior? But he couldnt treat him as an ordinary disciple either, so he had to use the ambiguous title of young friend Song. This was probably also a reason why Duan Xingliu sent Song Jian to participate in the Ascension Secret Realm, wanting to put Divine Peak Master and the Divine Sword Sect in an awkward position. Who would have thought that a junior disciple would not be affected by the sects bloodline curse, and his level would be higher than many of the sects seniors! In the Imperial Sword Sect, Duan Xingliu stood in front of the lofty main peaks great hall with his hands behind his back, gazing towards the endless starry sea in the distance. His gaze was directed towards where the Divine Sword Sect was located in the game world. At this moment, Duan Xingliu had a hint of a smile on his lips, murmuring to himself: The Demon Sealing Array is now obsolete for the Imperial Sword Sect, probably wont be needed in the future. Just letting it go consider it compensation for the destruction of the Ascension Secret Realm! On the other side, Song Jian spent three peaceful days in the Divine Sword Sect. Initially, he thought these three days would be anything but calm. Over these days, Song Jian also learned how precious an opportunity to enter the Ascension Secret Realm was; the Divine Sword Sect could only send in nine people each time. Now that he had arrived, he naturally occupied one disciples spot. If it were Song Jian, Song Jian would not be able to swallow this insult either. Naturally, he would come back to challenge and vie for a spot. Once successful, how could Song Jian still have the face to stay at Divine Sword Sect? This tactic had been used quite a bit in the past, which is why, over the decades, the Imperial Sword Sect had not sent disciples here, causing many of the outer sect disciples to be unaware of the renown of the Imperial Sword Sect. Song Jian had already made preparations, but in these three days, not a single person came to challenge him. Although there were those who watched him from a distance and talked about him, upon interaction, the disciples of the Divine Sword Sect were still quite friendly towards him. In fact, after Song Jian took up residence in the Divine Sword Sect, his strength had already become known throughout the entire sect. Not even the elders were his match, so which disciple would dare to be so presumptuous as to trouble him? Master also said that I would face difficulties from others, it looks like Master was worrying too much! Song Jian said with a smile. Finally, when the time came for the Ascension Secret Realm to open, Song Jian and eight other Divine Sword Sect disciples arrived at the main peaks grand hall. Under the leadership of Divine Peak Master, the group made their way to a mountain peak where a huge boulder stood at the summit, resembling a rhinoceros raising its head to gaze at the moon. The entrance to the secret realm is at Moon-gazing Rhino Peak, but the location of the entrance changes randomly each time. You must find it yourselves, and as soon as one person enters, the entrance will immediately move, not allowing a second person the chance to enter Divine Peak Master said with a smile, You only have four hours to enter the secret realm. If you cant find it within that time, Im afraid you wont have the chance to enter this time! The eight disciples of the Divine Sword Sect all smiled slightly. It seemed that they were already informed, only Song Jian was hearing it for the first time. Alright, go ahead and may you all find your own opportunities and greatly increase your strength, said Divine Peak Master with a smile, waving them on. Song Jian glanced at the other eight. All of them were NPCs with third-tier combat power and none were players. However, one could imagine that the mainstream players are currently at second-tier combat power. Those who have reached third-tier combat power belong to the elite players. Within the tens of thousands of players in the game, probably only around a hundred had reached third-tier combat power. Although there were many players in the Divine Sword Sect, the majority were still mingling in the outer sect and simply did not meet the requirements to enter the secret realm. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fellow junior brothers and sisters, I shall take the lead, said a handsome man in a purple robe, bowing to the others before darting toward Moon-gazing Rhino Peak. Song Jian recognized this man; he was a personal disciple of an elder named Zhao Yong, with strength at the peak of the third-tier. This time, he was granted entry to the secret realm to attempt a breakthrough to the Legendary Realm. Ha, just because youre the first to approach Moon-gazing Rhino Peak doesnt mean youll be the first to enter the secret realm! remarked a disciple softly as Zhao Yong moved further away. Song Jian glanced at the others with a slight smile. Even though they were fellow disciples, at this moment, they had all become competitors, and the camaraderie of the sect had to be momentarily cast aside. Before long, Song Jians figure too disappeared within Moon-gazing Rhino Peak as he began to search for the entrance to the secret realm. Chapter 1603 - Chapter 1603 Chapter 1604 Collapse Chapter 1603: Chapter 1604 Collapse Chapter 1603: Chapter 1604 Collapse ` The entire Moon-gazing Rhino Peak was not large; even an ordinary person could circle it in just over two hours. The disciples of the Divine Sword Sect who qualified for the secret realm were all at the peak of third-tier combat power. With their forces, it would take them only about a dozen minutes to scour the whole Moon-gazing Rhino Peak. But now they were searching for the entrance to the secret realm, not sightseeing, and speed alone was not enough: if their luck was bad, they wouldnt be able to enter. Song Jian was leisurely walking on the Moon-gazing Rhino Peak without using any abilities. The peak was inconspicuous among the mountain ranges, and had it not been for the secret realms entrance being there, it was likely that no one would remember it. Just then, a sudden exclamation came from a distance. A disciple of the Divine Sword Sect laughed out loud, I am the first one to enter the secret realm, haha! Song Jian turned his head, and in the distance on the grass, a pale blue teleportation gate appeared out of thin air. A figure laughed as they rushed into the gate. After they entered, the pale blue teleportation gate instantly vanished as if it had never appeared. The very next moment, the teleportation gate reappeared about a hundred meters away. This time, there was no one around, and the gate disappeared again in less than two seconds. The teleportation gate appears for such a short time! Song Jian frowned slightly. A hundred meters, with his speed, he could cover it in less than three seconds, but entering the teleportation gate in such a brief period was still somewhat dangerous. It was quite possible to reach the gate only for half the body to enter while the other half was still outside when the gate suddenly disappeared. If that were the case, even if Song Jian possessed demi-god level strength, he would likely meet his demise. Although he had the Enemy of Death God skill, losing a life in front of so many people would still damage his reputation. Looking at the other disciples of the Divine Sword Sect, they were also being very cautious. Unless the teleportation gate appeared right near them, they would ignore those gates that appeared far away. It seems that the experience of these Divine Sword Sect disciples is much more abundant than mine, Song Jian silently noted, becoming even more cautious. Soon, one after another, the disciples of the Divine Sword Sect entered the secret realm, leaving only Song Jian and two other disciples on the entire Moon-gazing Rhino Peak. It seems they only wait in specific spots and do not search all over the area. It looks like they know that the teleportation gates are more likely to appear in certain regions, Song Jian observed the pattern of the teleportation gate appearances while watching the movements of the sect disciples. Before long, Song Jian also identified an area where the teleportation gate appeared more frequently and began wandering around there. It looks like he has discovered something! a distance away, the Divine Peak Master said with a smile on his face. Hehe, discovering it now might be a bit late. The regions where the teleportation gate appears are fluid. It isnt the case that if an area had a high frequency before, it will continue to do so! one of the elders laughed. There are only two more hours until the secret realm closes, and most of the sects disciples have already entered. Although being first to enter doesnt necessarily mean they will gain opportunities, exploring earlier at least increases the probability a bit Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Entering the secret realm, even with the qualifications, still depends on luck; without the chance, even if you have the qualifications, you wont be able to enter! As the Divine Peak Master and several elders were chatting, another Divine Sword Sect disciple entered the secret realm. Now, only Song Jian and another Divine Sword Sect disciple remained on the entire Moon-gazing Rhino Peak. Song Jian watched the last disciple and noticed that he wasnt focused on searching; instead, he was forming hand seals and muttering to himself. Is this a specialized art for searching? Song Jian was taken aback, surprised at the disciple. ` The last disciple of the Divine Sword Sect, after chanting an incantation for a while, suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. His complexion turned deathly pale in an instant, but he didnt care about this at all and quickly rushed towards the front left. Just then, a teleportation gate suddenly appeared in front of him on the left, as if it was specifically opened for him. The disciple charged directly into it, his figure disappearing into the teleportation light. Song Jians expression darkened slightly. It seemed that the Divine Sword Sect, after studying the secret realm for many years, had actually mastered the spell to predict the appearance of the gates. This was simply unbelievable. However, it was quite clear that such a spell also had strong side effects and would cause harm to the body. Otherwise, that disciple wouldnt have used it at the last moment, when he was the only one left from the Divine Sword Sect. Humph, with just one use of the Seeking Concealment Art, the vital energy is greatly damaged. Even if he enters the secret realm, the difficulty of finding opportunities will increase manifold an elder from the Divine Sword Sect muttered, seemingly dissatisfied. No matter what, he entered. Once inside the secret realm, anything is possible. If you cant get in, what use is being full of vital energy? another elder said with a laugh. What do you think, will this disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect be able to enter the secret realm? As time passes, the frequency of the gates appearances gets longer, and the duration of its presence shorter. Unless an entrance appears right beside him, otherwise, it will become harder and harder to enter the secret realm Hahaha, maybe he really is a man of great fortune, and the entrance to the secret realm will appear right next to him. Its not impossible! A group of elders from the Divine Sword Sect watched Song Jian intently, with a few even starting to place bets on whether or not Song Jian would be able to enter, and when he might do so. Time trickled away by the second, and Song Jian could also sense that the frequency of the secret realm entrances appearances was becoming lower. Even though he couldnt hear the teasing talk of the elders in the distance, from their expressions, Song Jian could tell that they did not harbor any good intentions and seemed to want to see him make a fool of himself. With this in mind, Song Jian immediately spread the Power of the Time Law around, enveloping the entire slope of the Moon-gazing Rhino Peak. In his perception, strands of time tendrils spread out like a spider web, covering every inch of emptiness on the slope. As soon as a secret realm gate appeared, it would inevitably touch these time tendrils. Hum~ A secret realm gate had not fully materialized before the time tendrils began to fluctuate. Song Jian instinctively rushed towards that spot. Just as he moved, the secret realm gate fully emerged. By the time Song Jian was ready to rush in, the time tendrils suddenly shook violently, a sense of danger spontaneously arising in his heart, prompting him to stop in his tracks instantly. The very second the secret realm gate fully materialized, it began to collapse suddenly, with no warning whatsoever. Had Song Jian continued at his previous speed, he would have been cut in half, as his body would have been halfway through when the gate collapsed. Theres still a chance! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, thirty meters to his left, the time tendrils once again started to fluctuate. With a thought, Song Jian sent the Power of the Time Law surging towards that spot. At the same time, his figure dashed towards the location like a bolt of lightning. Hum~ With a soft sound, another gate appeared. But this gate collapsed even faster than the previous one; it had not even fully taken shape when cracks appeared at its edges, showing signs of breaking apart. Chapter 1604 - Chapter 1604 Chapter 1605 Battlefield Chapter 1604: Chapter 1605 Battlefield Chapter 1604: Chapter 1605 Battlefield A secret realm light gate collapsed the moment it appeared, yet Song Jian, as if he couldnt see it, charged straight towards the gate. This scene made several elders from the Divine Sword Sects faces turn pale. Although they wanted to see Song Jian fail, they didnt wish for him to die there. After all, Song Jian was no ordinary disciple; he was likely the only demi-god level disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect. If he truly died at the Divine Sword Sect, the entire sect would have a difficult time explaining it, which might even lead to turning enemies against each other. Not good This kid is too reckless, hes going to die The secret realm light gate is about to collapse, cant he see that A few elders even thought about helping him, but they were too far away. Even with skills similar to instant teleportation, there was no way to cross the distance in time to save him. In just one-tenth of a second, the secret realm light gate began to collapse, and by that time, Song Jian had already reached the gate. Time Rewind, congeal! With a light shout from Song Jian, the already collapsing secret realm light gate suddenly stopped its collapse and began to reassemble quickly with a reverse motion, rapidly healing every fragment and fissure. At the same time, Song Jian felt an immense pressure. Although he was at the demi-god level and had comprehended the Time Law, controlling a certain area to reverse time still put a tremendous strain on him. Song Jians Mental Strength was rapidly depleting at an astonishing rate as he fully controlled the Power of Law to repair the secret realm light gate. Finally, the secret realm light gate was reverted to its initial moment of formation, and by then, Song Jian had dashed into the gate like lightning strikes before one hears the thunder. After he entered the secret realm light gate, an enormous boom echoed from the gate. In the eyes of all Divine Sword Sect elders, it burst open, covering an area of hundreds of meters in the explosion. The entire slope was blasted into a crater more than thirty meters in diameter. The secret realm light gate, which could have remained open for about half an hour, sealed itself off at the moment of the explosion. After the blast, no other secret realm light gate appeared on the slopes of Moon-gazing Rhino Peak. Feeling the power of the explosion, the faces of several Legendary Realm peak elders from the Divine Sword Sect changed dramatically. The might of the explosion exceeded the full-force strike of a Legendary Realm peak expert. Even they, if caught at the epicenter, would likely be heavily injured or even die instantly. Did he, did he enter the secret realm? An elder, feeling the trembling of the earth beneath his feet, flashed a look of shock in his eyes. He must have entered. I saw him go in, and then the secret entrance lost control What happened, did you see it clearly? The entrance to the secret realm was already collapsing. Entering at that time was simply suicidal, but, but It wasnt just you, my eyes must have been playing tricks on me too. I saw the collapsing light gate somehow heal itself automatically Its not just you with the tricked eyes, I saw it too. It was as if time had reversed At this moment, several elders suddenly fell silent, as if they had thought of something. They exchanged glances and saw the colors of fear in each others eyes. Can it be one of the elders suddenly whispered. At the base of the mountain, there was silence; no one dared to consider that sole possibility. At this time, Song Jian felt like he was in the clouds, surrounded by thick white mist. His body involuntarily began to fall toward the ground, but the speed wasnt fast. Boom~ A loud explosion came from behind. Song Jian suddenly felt a jolt through his body, as if he had been hit by the shockwave of the explosion. Then, his vision blurred, and he lost control of his body, hurled forward like a stone, picking up speed. Bang~ A crisp shattering noise reached his ears, and he felt as if he had broken through a pane of glass. He crashed heavily to the ground, creating a large crater upon impact. Struggling to his feet, Song Jians physical strength was now even more formidable than that of a Kryptonian superhero. Even after crashing to the ground, he only sustained minor abrasions. By the time he stood up, those scrapes had already fully healed, not even leaving behind a scar. Looking up at the sky, he could clearly see that the azure sky had a huge hole torn in it, and beyond it was endless darkness. It looked as though a colossal beast had opened its gaping maw. Under Song Jians gaze, the large tear in the sky slowly began to heal, as if it had the ability to repair itself. Only then did Song Jian have the chance to survey the space he was in. It seemed to be a battlefield; as far as the eye could see, there were corpses dressed in golden helmets and armor. These bodies, which appeared to be human, were imposing even in death, not showing any signs of decay and emanating a fierce aura as if they were still in battle. Tattered banners, chariots, and weapons were scattered everywhere. However, what struck Song Jian as odd was that although the ground was littered with the corpses in golden armor, there was no trace of their enemy. It was as if these people had died fighting amongst themselves. Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon closer inspection, Song Jian finally realized that these people had not died from infighting but had indeed fallen in battle with an enemy. The corpses still held the postures they had before their deaths. Some had their hands shaped as if they were choking their foes necks, others grasped weapons, frozen in the motion of a slash or a thrust, and some even had their arms encircling empty air, their mouths agape, as if they had been biting into the flesh of their enemies. Yet, strangely, their enemies had vanished, as though they had dissolved into nothingness. Could it be that their enemies were like the monsters in video games that get incinerated by invisible flames upon death? Song Jian wondered to himself. Just then, Song Jian noticed what seemed to be a seven-to-eight-meter-high golden mound in the distance. Atop this mound, a golden flag fluttered on its slanted pole, making a whirring sound. Beneath the flag, a warrior clad in golden armor stood atop the mound, weapon in hand, unyielding. Moved, Song Jian ran toward the mound and realized upon arrival that the mountain beneath the warriors feet was made entirely of the bodies of his fallen comrades. They had built a mountain with their corpses, and the warrior standing on top, despite his golden armor being battered and his body scarred with dried, dark brown crusts of blood, had a resolute expression and maintained a fighting stance C his right hand tightly gripping a long spear, as if he were still battling the enemy in his final moments. Behind the warrior, a banner continued to flutter in the wind. A closer look revealed that the flag bore a large Heaven character and, next to it, three smaller characters, Combat Division. Song Jian couldnt help but move forward for a closer look. After only a few steps, he suddenly felt a sense of threat and stopped in his tracks. He looked up to see that the spear in the hands of the warlord who had died many years ago suddenly burst into dazzling light, as if it had mysteriously come to life. Chapter 1605 - Chapter 1605 Chapter 1606 Failure Chapter 1605: Chapter 1606 Failure Chapter 1605: Chapter 1606 Failure There still exists a Weapon Spirit? Song Jian stared at the long spear radiating golden light, his face displaying a look of surprise. To know, every weapon that could give birth to a sentient spirit could be called a Spiritual Weapon, just like Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword, which had a Weapon Spirit. The sentient intelligence that emerged in swords was called a Sword Spirit, and in spears, it was known as a Spear Spirit, but whether it was a Sword Spirit or a Spear Spirit, they were both referred to as Weapon Spirits. A weapon with a Weapon Spirit could play a significant role in combat. The longer a Weapon Spirit had existed, the greater its influence. Its like having an invisible combat partner fighting alongside you. Sometimes, the master could even let go of the weapon and allow it to fight the enemy on its own. However, if the master died, the Weapon Spirit would also be severely damaged. Most Weapon Spirits would lose their sentience upon the death of their master, but the aura from the spears Weapon Spirit was as potent as ever, seemingly unaffected, which greatly surprised Song Jian. Under the command of the Giant Spirit General of the Heavenly Palaces Battling Department, I, Wu Ren, am here. Shadow Demon, cease your arrogance, witness my power to annihilate you! A muffled figure resounded from within the long spear. In an instant, the spear flew out of the hands of the dead warrior, stabbing toward Song Jian. Though the spear was seven or eight meters away, Song Jian felt a fierce gust of wind on his face, causing a tingling pain. With Song Jians current defense, not even a regular sword strike could leave a white mark on him, let alone cause bleeding or pain. The fact that he felt pain meant that his defense was broken. The spears gust had already penetrated his defense. If he were actually hit, it would likely puncture a transparent hole through him. Song Jians feet pushed off the ground, his figure soaring like a dragon as his right hand swung out, the Sky-breaking Sword unleashing dazzling Sword Qi. Clang~ The Sky-breaking Sword collided fiercely with the long spear, a metallic clang echoing to the heavens. Song Jian felt his wrist tremble, the Sky-breaking Sword almost slipping from his grasp. Entangle! Song Jians wrist twisted, the Sky-breaking Sword spinning around the spear, immediately exerting a binding force as if countless threads were wrapping around the spear, pulling along with the momentum. The uncontrolled spear, with a whoosh, flew in the direction of Song Jians tug, plunging into the ground handle-deep. A slight smile appeared on Song Jians lips. Although a Weapon Spirit could exert great power without its masters control, its moves and attacks against an enemy were somewhat rigid. It was no match for Song Jian. Boom! An explosive sound erupted, the ground bursting open into a large hole. The spear shot up from the earth, its fierceness intensified as if enraged by Song Jians strike. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Woosh~ The spear swept across like a dam breach. Song Jian dodged, and without waiting for the move to finish, the spear spun in mid-air, coming down on Song Jian with the weight of Mount Tai. A longer weapon has the advantage. Under the spears continuous attacks, Song Jian felt somewhat suppressed. Fortunately, the spears movements were as rigid as a pre-programmed computer sequence, offering Song Jian a chance to catch his breath. Clang, clang, clang, boom, boom~ Song Jian soared into the air, brandishing the Sky-breaking Sword and fighting the spear for over a dozen rounds without a clear winner. This was also because Song Jian did not use too powerful a technique, otherwise, he could have easily destroyed the still-sentient spear. Boom, boom, boom~ After dozens more exchanges, Song Jian suddenly became a bit agitated. He immediately employed the Power of Law, enveloping the long spear within it. But a mere spear with a Weapon Spirit could not possibly withstand the power of the law. Before long, every strike from the long spear was easily dodged by Song Jian. To the Weapon Spirit, it seemed as if the opponent could predict all of its moves and avoid them in advance. As for Song Jian, he could easily discern all the changes in the long spear within three seconds. Boom! Another slash from his sword struck the long spear, halting its attack in a succession of chops that caused fine cracks to appear on the surface of the spear, yet Song Jian controlled the force of each blow so delicately that each strike damaged the spear without completely ruining it. The battle continued, lasting over half an hour within the Time Domain. Song Jian always maintained the upper hand; the spears every assault failed to injure him, ending only in the Sky-breaking Sword chipping away at it, leaving it riddled with fissures. In the end, the entire surface of the long spear was covered with cracks, appearing from afar like a porcelain vase about to shatter at the slightest touch. At this point, Song Jians gaze grew cold and stern. The damage sustained by the long spear seemed severe, but in reality, it was superficial. With some nurturing, it could fully recover. However, if he were to truly split the spear in two, that would be the end; even the Weapon Spirit inside would dissipate with the destruction of the spear. Song Jian sought to subdue the long spear. He had been holding back, giving it chances time and again, but now, the spear showed no sign of surrendering, taking on a stance that it would rather be destroyed than submit. This also kindled a hint of rage within Song Jian. Since you refuse to submit, then I shall destroy you completely! In an instant, the radiance of the Sky-breaking Sword streaked across like a long rainbow, slashing at the long spear. This strike, infused with chaotic Sword Qi, was so powerful that it could have chopped the spear in two even had it been intact and undamaged. As if sensing the threat, the spears surface suddenly emitted a brilliant light, and a phantom appeared in the air, wielding the spear in both hands as it charged towards Song Jian. This phantom bore the likeness of the previously undefeated war general standing tall even after death. Kill! A fierce cry echoed through the void as if the war general had come back to life, holding the long spear with a resolve that knew no retreat and charging at the enemy. Song Jian, too, went all out, channelling all the chaotic Sword Qi into the Sky-breaking Sword. The dazzling grey sword light nearly solidified, bursting forth as if tearing through the heavens. Boom! A loud booming sound echoed out as the chaotic Sword Qi from the Sky-breaking Sword collided fiercely with the long spear. Song Jians figure trembled; he could not help but step back twice, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes. That the long spear could force Song Jian to retreat in a face-to-face battle demonstrated that its strike had touched the threshold of the Demi-God Level. I thought that war general was only of the Legendary Realm, but unexpectedly, he possessed Demi-God Level strength Song Jian thought to himself. Whoosh~ The long spear, full of cracks, could no longer withstand the impact. It shattered completely, turning into a sky full of sparkling fragments. Song Jian looked up at these pieces with regret in his heart. A weapon capable of producing a Weapon Spirit was a true rarity, which was why he had gone to such lengths to try to tame it. However, he had not anticipated that the spears Weapon Spirit would be so unyielding, preferring destruction over submission. Chapter 1606 - Chapter 1606 Chapter 1607 Corroding Phantom Chapter 1606: Chapter 1607: Corroding Phantom Chapter 1606: Chapter 1607: Corroding Phantom The spear turned into fragments filling the sky, and Song Jian shook his head in sigh, lamenting that it was such a pity, this spear only needed to be nurtured for a while, and it might well have advanced to a divine artifact. In the void, an armored warrior with an expressionless face glanced at Song Jian, his cold eyes flashing a hint of disdain as if he held Song Jians desire to subdue him in scorn. A Weapon Spirit that is so unyielding, it seems its master must have been quite the tough guy! Song Jian couldnt help but sigh as he watched the Weapon Spirit gradually dissipate in the void. Whoosh~ The warriors body, which had stood unyielding in the distance, also collapsed with a thunderous fall, merging with the soldier beneath it. A bronze token slipped from the warriors waist and rolled to Song Jians feet. Song Jian picked it up and saw it was a Fighting Order Token, with a fist-sized Fighting character engraved on it. [Heavenly Fighting Order, special item, attributes: After obtaining, you will have the fourth level authority of the Heavenly Palace, and you can enter buildings that allow the fourth level authority.] A Fighting Order Token? No attribute bonuses, just fourth level authority in the Heavenly Palace, allowing entry to the places permitted by this level of authority? Song Jian examined the bronze token back and forth, but he didnt find anything magical about it, yet subconsciously, he felt that this fourth-level authority might be a very useful thing in this so-called Ascension Secret Realm. Tucking the token away, Song Jian continued searching the battlefield, reasoning that since a weapon with a Weapon Spirit had appeared, whos to say there wouldnt be a second or a third weapon Song Jian didnt know what kind of opportunities existed within the Ascension Secret Realm, but if he could acquire a few weapons with Weapon Spirits, the trip would not be in vain. After wandering around the battlefield for over an hour, Song Jian didnt find another weapon with a Weapon Spirit; instead, the further he walked, the fewer the corpses he found, and soon he arrived at the edge of the battlefield. In front of him lay a desolate desert, both the sand and stone on the ground and the plants growing in this land glowed with a dark red hue, which looked very eerie. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Walking on it, he immediately felt a sticky sensation under his feet, as if walking in a damp marsh, but in reality, the ground was made of hard gravel and stones; this contradictory and uncomfortable sensation made Song Jian somewhat irritated. What exactly is this place? Even the environment of the Abyssal Hell is better than this Song Jian couldnt help but think. The environment in the Abyssal Hell is hot and dry, with a landscape full of rocky cliffs and volcanic magma. Although uncomfortable, it was much more tolerable than the spooky desolation he now faced. Woo woo~ Just as Song Jian stepped into the desert, the sound of ghastly wails and howls suddenly rang in his ears, a strange aura permeating the air as purple-black shadows flickered in the sky, gone in an instant. Song Jians sense of danger grew stronger, as if from the moment he stepped onto this dark red land, danger had descended upon him. The next moment, Song Jian suddenly felt the hair on his body stand on end, and a bone-chilling coolness flashed across his back. Danger! Song Jian subconsciously used his Soul Wander skill, and his speed suddenly increased several times over, as if he was a bolt of lightning dashing forward. He moved so swiftly that he left behind a faint afterimage where he had been. Boom~ Thunder suddenly resounded in the sky, and a purplish-red bolt of lightning appeared out of nowhere, striking down at the place where Song Jian had just been. The purplish-red lightning, thick as a bucket and like the sword of a god, slammed into the ground, instantly creating a large pit. Rubble flew in all directions, and the high temperature even melted the ground, solidifying into shiny, crystal-like formations. At the same time, a strange corrosive force quietly spread within the pit. The once glittering rock crystals visibly corroded quickly, unveiling weird black spots. Eventually, the area hit by the lightning became pitted and uneven. Song Jian looked back and broke into a cold sweat. The dark red lightning attack was comparable to a full blow from a divine-level powerhouse, otherwise, he wouldnt be so tense. Especially that corrosive force, it was truly terrifying. It wasnt just any ordinary corrosive force, but one that involved the Law Domain, belonging to the power of Corrosion Law. Although the quality of such a force wasnt as formidable as the Time Law Domain, coupled with that fatal strike, it was entirely capable of killing Song Jian instantly. Song Jian couldnt help but wipe off the cold sweat. With such terror in this place, even as a Demi-God Level warrior, he faced the risk of perishing. Those Divine Sword Sect disciples who only had peak tier-3 combat power, he couldnt imagine how they would survive here, with their lives at risk at any moment, not to mention seeking any opportunities. Just then, Song Jian suddenly sensed a strange presence from the pit that had been hit by the dark red lightning. Looking over, he saw a dark shadow slowly floating up from the pit, looking much like a black ghost. He immediately employed his Perception Eye and began to inspect the attributes of this black apparition in front of him. Corrosion Phantom, Level 159, Legendary Level BOSS, Vitality Points: 60 million The Perception Eye wasnt very high-leveled and could only reveal the most basic attributes of the monster. At Level 159, it was a few levels above Song Jian, but still within his capability to handle. One could advance to Demi-God Level at level 150, so clearly, this BOSS didnt possess the strength to ascend to Demi-God Level and was still just a Legendary Level BOSS. If other disciples of the Divine Sword Sect encountered this monster, even if they joined forces, they might not be able to eliminate it, but in Song Jians eyes, such a monster was hardly worth considering. What Song Jian was now hunting for were those creatures that possessed divinity, at the very least, Demi-God Level monsters. Only from such divine creatures could he extract divinity to enhance his own strength. Song Jian glanced at the BOSS but didnt approach it. Instead, he turned and walked away, unwilling to waste his time on battles that wouldnt yield any benefits. However, as Song Jian decided to leave, the Corrosion Phantom didnt intend to let him go so easily. Even at a distance of over ten meters, the Corrosion Phantom had the ability to attack. At the very moment Song Jian turned around, the head of the Corrosion Phantom suddenly expanded, its mouth opening wide, stretching to either side and splitting into a gap over 180 degrees. Pfft~ A glob of black viscous liquid, the size of a human head and like a cannonball, arced through the air, flying rapidly towards Song Jian. Chapter 1607 - Chapter 1607 Chapter 1608 Thousandfold Experience Chapter 1607: Chapter 1608: Thousandfold Experience Chapter 1607: Chapter 1608: Thousandfold Experience Song Jian sensed the danger behind him, flashed to the side, turned around, and looked towards the Corroding Wraith. At this moment, the eyes of the Corroding Wraith had turned blood red, and it stared at Song Jian as it slowly floated over. I didnt plan to bother with you, but youre actually seeking death? Song Jian was startled and found it a bit strange. Monsters could normally sense the strength of their targets; if the target was too powerful, even monsters that usually provoke attacks would keep their distance. Song Jian was much stronger than the Corroding Wraith. Generally speaking, even if the Corroding Wraith noticed him, it wouldnt dare to launch an attack. But now, not only did this Corroding Wraith attack and provoke Song Jian, but it also seemed relentless in its desire to hunt him down, which was very odd. Watching the mass of corrosive fluid fall to the ground, it instantly corroded a large pit in the surrounding area. Oddly enough, a new presence of another Corroding Wraith emerged from this freshly formed corrosive pit. A monster identical to the previous Corroding Wraith slowly floated up from the new pit, only this new Corroding Wraith seemed to have the power of a Third-tier Peak in combat. The two Corroding Wraiths locked onto Song Jian and slowly floated towards him. As they drifted, the initial Legendary Realm Corroding Wraith began to gather strength again and spewed corrosive liquid at Song Jian. Another mass of corrosive liquid flew towards Song Jian and, with a boom, it hit the ground, creating a large pit. Another Corroding Wraith with Third-tier Peak strength floated up from the pit. This guy is pretty much the Insect Clans queen, capable of endlessly creating new Corroding Wraiths Song Jian thought to himself. Such a monster must not be given time to grow; otherwise, it alone could produce a terrifying army of monsters. Song Jian swung his Sky-breaking Sword, and a gigantic Blazing Fire Furnace suddenly appeared in the void, emitting a horrifying pressure. A massive suction force pulled all three Corroding Wraiths into the furnace, and in a moment, the three Corroding Wraiths were completely melted away. A faint black ash fluttered down from the sky, and a Dark Gold Quality pillar fell from the air, rolling to Song Jians feetCthe loot from killing the Corroding Wraith. Song Jian picked it up and saw that it was a one-time Summoning item, able to summon a Legendary Realm Corroding Wraith for two hours, but only once; after the summoning, the Summoning Pearl would disappear. Two hours is enough to create an army of Corroding Wraiths; in a special environment, it might have a miraculous effect, Song Jian pondered silently. After storing the Summoning Pearl, Song Jian was about to continue exploring forward when he suddenly felt something unusual. Standing still for a moment, he suddenly reopened the system information bar and started to scrutinize it carefully. System: You have obtained a Gold Quality item Summoning Pearl (Corroding Wraith). Above this line of system message, it clearly stated: S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. System: You have killed a Corroding Wraith (Summoned), Third-tier Peak in combat power, and gained 25,523,663 combat experience; System: You have killed a Corroding Wraith (Summoned), Third-tier Peak in combat power, and gained 25,515,525 combat experience; System: You have killed a Corroding Wraith, Legendary Realm, and gained 125,566,365 combat experience; How could there be so many, how could I gain so much battle experience? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. After doing some mental calculations, Song Jian realized that these three monsters had actually given him nearly a thousand times the battle experience. The monsters here, after being killed, can give a thousand times the battle experience? Song Jian couldnt help but cry out. So much battle experience was enough to increase Song Jians own by 3%. You must know that Song Jian was now over level one hundred and fifty, and every 1% increase required a massive amount of battle experience. Even with Purple Crystals, the experience from these three monsters was at least equivalent to what ten Purple Crystals could provide. Ascension Secret Realm, ascend, ascend, no wonder, the opportunity in this secret realm isnt anything else but the monsters here, they can actually provide a thousand times the experience The more Song Jian thought about it, the more excited he became, wishing he could just start shouting. Afterward, Song Jian began to regret it. If I had known, I wouldnt have killed the monsters so quickly. If I had let it create more minions, wouldnt I have increased several levels all at once? Thinking this, Song Jian subconsciously glanced at the Summoning Pearl in his inventory, wishing the Corrosive Shadows it summoned could also provide battle experience, but unfortunately Song Jian suddenly didnt want to explore further. There definitely werent just one Corrosive Shadow in this area. If he could find just two or three more, and let them summon more Corrosive Shadows, then perhaps he could directly reach level one hundred and eighty, achieve the peak of the Demi-God Level. With this in mind, Song Jian started wandering around this dark red area, but after a long while, he still hadnt found a second monster. Looking up, Song Jian couldnt see any signs of thunder appearing in the sky, and he couldnt help but sigh. That Legendary Realm Corrosive Shadow had clearly appeared because of that dark red bolt of lightning. Without the dark red lightning, it seemed that Corrosive Shadows would probably not appear. Song Jian, feeling somewhat helpless, continued to walk forward, searching around as he went. This secret realm was very odd; a battlefield had produced a weapon with a Weapon Spirit, ordinary monsters could offer a thousand times the experienceCthe more Song Jian explored, the more astounded he became. He just did not know where the other Divine Sword Sect disciples might be. In the blink of an eye, several days passed during which Song Jian encountered several strange monsters. These monsters had different forms, lacked physical bodies, and all were misty in form, yet each of them provided even more battle experience than a thousand times the normal amount from the outside world. In just a few days, Song Jians battle experience increased from the original 8% to 49%. Had this been outside the secret realm, this amount of experience would have required at least a hundred Purple Crystals. On this day, Song Jian had already left the strange dark red area. As he traveled, his feet were engulfed in dense white mist, making it seem as though he was walking in the Heavenly Palace. At intervals, there were jade-like trees, either individually or in clusters, standing in this area. After a careful inspection, Song Jian discovered that these jade-like trees were made of very common materials, not fit for use as resources but only as ornamental plants. Having uprooted two complete ones and placed them in his inventory, Song Jian lost interest in these jade-like trees. Just then, Song Jian suddenly heard some quarreling coming from a distance. Looking ahead, he could vaguely see a huge palace with several figures arguing in front of it. Song Jian approached quietly, and the Perception Eye was also released, allowing him to carefully observe. Indeed, those figures were several disciples from the Divine Sword Sect, red-faced and in a heated argument outside the palace. Chapter 1608 - Chapter 1608 Chapter 1609 Snatch Chapter 1608: Chapter 1609: Snatch Chapter 1608: Chapter 1609: Snatch Brother Qian, this fifth-level Authority Token is something I obtained. Now you demand I hand it over without offering any compensation, isnt that a bit unreasonable? a Divine Sword Sect disciple wearing a grey robe said with a face full of outrage. Hehe, Brother Wu Shan, we are in the building of the Heavenly Palace Holy Land. Even with a fifth-level Authority Token, its fraught with danger inside. By asking you to hand over the token, I am also considering your life. My strength is greater than yours. Even if I go in, I am not afraid of some dangers. Besides, when we obtain the treasures inside, you will naturally get a share! Qian Fei said with a gentle wave of his feather fan and a smile on his face. Exactly, Wu Shan, you just got lucky to get a fifth-level Authority Token. Which of our brothers isnt stronger than you? We are also protecting you! Yeah, thats right, Wu Shan, dont let down the brothers good intentions. You just need to wait patiently outside, and you will have a share of the harvest. With such an easy arrangement, how can you still be ungrateful? Two more Divine Sword Sect disciples stood beside Qian Fei, three people smiling amiably as they surrounded Wu Shan in the middle, seemingly persuading him to hand over something. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian was hiding on the side, listening quietly. After a while, he finally realized that this palace apparently required an Authority Token to enter and that there might be dangers within. Yet, observing the three of them, who even pressured their fellow sect brother to get inside the palace, it was clear that there were likely treasures inside the palace as well. I wont possibly hand this token over to you. I risked my life to get this Authority Token. How could I just give it to you for nothing? Wu Shan said with a face full of anger. If you have the guts, kill me and take the token from my corpse. Otherwise, I would rather destroy it than give it to you for free! Song Jian looked toward Wu Shans hand and indeed, Wu Shan was clutching a bronze token that looked just the same as the fourth-level Authority Token Song Jian had obtained on the battlefield. Observing the token in Wu Shans hand, the three Divine Sword Sect disciples revealed a covetous look in their eyes. Brother Wu, its not that we brothers want to snatch your token. Its just that a fifth-level Authority Token can only allow three people into the palace. Among the four of us, your strength is the weakest. If you go in and happen to encounter danger, you may not only lose your life but could also impede the other two brothers, Qian Fei said patiently, trying to convince him. I, Qian Fei, promise you, just hand over the token and let the three of us enter. No matter how much we find inside, it will be divided into four shares, ensuring you will get one. How about that? Brother Wu Shan, Brother Qian has already made such a big concession. What more do you want? If you have the ability, you can enter the palace alone with the token and keep any opportunity you find for yourself. The rest of us brothers wont envy you. Do you dare? Another Divine Sword Sect disciple taunted. You Wu Shans face immediately flushed red with frustration. The Legendary Realm was filled with dangers everywhere. Although he had a fifth-level Authority Token that could let him into the palace, his strength alone wasnt enough to face the potential dangers inside. After all, any ordinary creature that came out of this secret realm could possess the strength of the Legendary Realm, which he simply couldnt confront alone. No, I must go in. I just need two more brothers to accompany me. The three of us can enter together. Although my strength is somewhat inferior, its not like I dont have any trump cards. I will definitely not drag the brothers down! Wu Shan said firmly, gripping the token tightly. They say it would be divided into four shares, and he could get one share without going in, but who knows how those three would actually divide it amongst themselves. Once he handed over the token, the opportunity in the palace would be practically irrelevant to him. If the three of them went in and found something, there wouldnt be enough to share with him. How could they possibly give him a cut? And even if they did, it would surely be the scraps that the three of them didnt want. Qian Fei and the two companions exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of ruthlessness in the others eyes. This secret realm was unsafe, and even if one or two disciples died, the sect wouldnt know. As long as the three of them had a consistent story, there would be no problem. Brother, you are making things difficult for us brothers! Qian Fei said, his face all smiles as he took two steps forward. The other two also closed in. Wu Shan immediately felt a threat, and raising the bronze token in his hand, he shouted, If you take one more step forward, I will destroy this token immediately. Just at that moment, a blinding sword light flashed behind Wu Shan. The Divine Sword Sect disciple standing behind him had actually drawn his sword and chopped toward Wu Shans arm. Wu Shan couldnt believe that his fellow sect brothers would really dare to attack him. Caught off guard, he suddenly felt a chill in his right shoulder, followed by a burst of sharp pain. His right arm, clutching the token, actually flew off and fell into the distance. You you really dared to Wu Shans eyes were filled with rage as he clutched the wound on his right arm, staring at Qian Fei with a face full of shock. Junior brother, we didnt want to, but when you go to the Underworld, dont blame your senior brothers! A trace of ruthlessness flickered in Qian Feis eyes as his long sword stabbed toward Wu Shan. You will not die a good death! Wu Shan roared, and a dazzling white light burst forth from his body. In an instant, his figure became transparent and began to distort and warp. Seal off the area, dont let him escape! Qian Feis face paled as he hastily shouted. If Wu Shan managed to escape, their crime of harming a fellow sect member would be exposed. Then, the punishment from their sect would be too much for three inner-door disciples to bear. The other two were also startled. One of them quickly took out a scroll but before it could be unfurled, Wu Shan turned into a beam of white light, soared into the sky, and disappeared from the spot. Damn, a step too late! The disciple holding the scroll wore a look of regret. If he had not been slow in drawing his sword and cutting off Wu Shans right arm, Wu Shan wouldnt have escaped right before their eyes. Qian Feis face turned ashen as he stared in the direction where Wu Shan had vanished, a flicker of fear passing in his eyes. Senior brother, even if he has escaped, he wont be able to leave the secret realm anytime soon. This secret realm is fraught with peril, and hes lost an arm. Its virtually a certain death for him here. He might even be killed by the creatures within the realm in the next moment. We dont need to worry too much one of the disciples said softly. I hope so! Qian Fei remained silent, then after a long while, he let out a sigh and said softly. After that, Qian Fei picked up the arm that Wu Shan had dropped, retrieved the Bronze Token from inside, and said to the other two, Alright, lets hope there are treasures in the palace. If Wu Shan isnt dead, we can use whatever treasures we find there to lessen our own guilt Heh, senior brother, youre being too pessimistic. What if the treasures inside can propel us straight to the Legendary Realm? Then it wont matter if Wu Shan narrowly escapes death here; even if he survives and leaves, how could the sect possibly blame three Legendary Realm disciples for the sake of a one-armed cripple? The other person laughed heartily, looking entirely unconcerned. Qian Fei gave him a deep look and nodded, Lets hope so. Having said that, Qian Fei, holding the Bronze Token, walked with the other two toward the palace. Chapter 1609 - Chapter 1609 Chapter 1610 Bronze Puppet Beast Chapter 1609: Chapter 1610: Bronze Puppet Beast Chapter 1609: Chapter 1610: Bronze Puppet Beast Song Jian watched as the three people entered the palace, which was shielded by a transparent light screen that only became visible as they approached. Only those holding a token could enter. A level-five Authority Token could allow three people to enter simultaneously, and Song Jian had a level-four Authority Token in his possession, which should also grant him entry. Song Jian waited until the trio had entered for a while before he, too, approached the palace. When he came within three meters of it, the transparent light screen materialized, barring his entry. Song Jian fished out the level-four Authority TokenCthe Bronze TokenCfrom his bag. After Song Jian took out the token, several lines of system prompt messages suddenly appeared before his eyes. System: You possess a level-four Authority Token. Do you wish to enter Casting Sky Palace? System: You possess a level-four Authority Token, which can allow four people to enter this restricted area simultaneously! System: Are you sure you want to use the level-four Authority Token to enter this restricted area? Once you choose to enter, the token will be consumed! This token is actually a one-time item? Song Jian frowned slightly, hesitating. If a place accessible by a level-five Authority Token could also be accessed by a level-four one, did that mean there were even higher-level restricted areas that only allowed entrance to those with a level-four or higher Authority Token, where a level-five Authority Token wouldnt suffice? If that was indeed the case, using the level-four Authority Token here in the Casting Sky Palace would be quite wasteful, especially since it was a one-time item. With that thought in mind, Song Jian backed away and returned to hiding in the shadows. Since these three Divine Sword Sect disciples could snatch a token from their fellow sect brother, he could also wait like a mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Once the trio from the Divine Sword Sect emerged with their loot, he would then take their gains. If the three were wise, Song Jian wouldnt mind sparing their lives; if they persisted in folly, he would have no choice but to send them on their way. After all, the dangers in this secret realm were plentiful, and anyone could fall at any moment. Song Jian hid outside the Casting Sky Palace, waiting for a full hour before Qian Fei and his two companions emerged. As soon as they came out, they appeared extremely weakened, with dirt-smudged faces and tattered clothes. One of them had a long gash of over a foot in length on his chest, which was hastily bandaged, yet blood still seeped through. It seemed that the trio had been through a fierce battle, and the outcome was not particularly favorable. Brother Qian, Ive really lost out this time, not only gaining nothing but also getting seriously injured and using up a precious-grade healing medicine. You have to compensate me somewhat! The disciple with the chest wound said with a mournful face. Xing Wei, are you blaming Brother Qian with that comment? The disciple beside him said sarcastically: It was thanks to Brother Qian that you could enter the Casting Sky Palace, but instead of being grateful, youre actually demanding compensation from him. Dont you think thats a bit excessive? Gu Qing, dont pretend to be the good guy here! Xing Weis eyes flashed with a hint of jealousy as he spoke out loudly, When we were fighting against the Bronze Puppet Golem, if you hadnt been so scared you backed away, I wouldnt have taken the hits for you. I was seriously injured because of it, and yet you snatched away the blueprint it dropped. Tell me, do you think what you did was fair to me? Nonsense, that Bronze Puppet Golem was a boss of Legendary quality. Dodging its attack was only natural. You were too slow to react and failed to dodge. How is that my fault? Besides, before we entered the Casting Sky Palace, we had already agreed that whoever got the loot could keep it. I was the one who grabbed the blueprint. Even Brother Qian didnt say anything, and here you are blaming me? What, are you dissatisfied with the loot distribution plan Brother Qian laid out before? Gu Qing said with a cold laugh. How could I be dissatisfied with the distribution plan Brother Qian proposed, its just, its just that I Xing Wei suddenly found himself at a loss for words, his expression one of great frustration. Alright, Gu Qing, hold your tongue! Qian Fei glanced at the two, gave a knowing look to Gu Qing, and then smiled as he comforted Xing Wei, Xing Wei, you really didnt get anything this time, and you were seriously injured. Its only right that since you contributed, you should have a share in our loot As Qian Fei spoke, he walked towards Xing Wei, reaching out as if to pat him on the shoulder. How about this, I previously obtained a Summoning Bead of a Bronze Puppet Beast which can summon a Bronze Puppet Beast with early-stage power of the Legendary Realm. How would it be if I gave it to you? Qian Fei said with a smile. Brother Qian, how could I accept this? Xing Wei was overjoyed. A Bronze Puppet Beast of the Legendary Realm, while not as powerful as a Bronze Puppet Golem, was still not to be underestimated. If he could obtain it, itd surely make up for his losses in the Casting Sky Palace. Just as Xing Wei was too excited to know what to do, he suddenly felt a severe pain in the back, and all his strength drained away like the ebbing tide. Looking down, he saw a sword blade piercing through his chest, emerging from the front, the taste of blood, both salty and sweet, filling his mouth as his vision began to blur. Qian, Brother Qian, why, why do this Xing Wei swayed, reaching out to grab something, but was violently pushed by Qian Fei, falling face-down onto the ground. A Bronze Puppet Beast requires human blood to be fully activated. The stronger the individual, the greater the power contained in their blood, and the more powerful the activated Puppet Beast will be! Qian Fei said with a ferocious smile, staring at Xing Weis corpse and muttered to himself, Junior Brother, you really shouldnt blame me. If you must blame something, blame your own weak strength and heavy injuries. Your heart was too greedy! With that, Qian Fei pulled out a fist-sized bronze orb, chanting a spell under his breath. Soon, a substantial amount of scalding blood spurted from the wound on Xing Weis corpse, flowing into the bronze orb. The bronze orb in Qian Feis hand was like a bottomless pit, devouring all the blood erupting from Xing Weis body without spilling a single drop. Xing Weis corpse gradually turned into a mummified husk, hardly recognizable as a disciple of the Divine Sword Sect without close examination. After the orb had consumed all the blood, it seemed to let out a satisfied burp and suddenly burst into a blinding purple crystal glow, but then the light quickly retracted, making a click-clack friction sound. Qian Fei suddenly twitched his hand and let out a soft Ah, tossing the bronze orb away, staring in surprise at his right hand. At that moment, Qian Feis right palm had acquired a strange burn mark, looking somewhat like a rune. The bronze orb fell to the ground and began to change shape, slowly swelling and enlarging until it formed a monster the size of an adult dog, its body radiating with a bronze glow. PS: Thank you, BookFan20190719102142374, for the 100 starting coins tip~ Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1610 - Chapter 1610 Chapter 1611 Alchemy Palace Chapter 1610: Chapter 1611: Alchemy Palace Chapter 1610: Chapter 1611: Alchemy Palace The Bronze Puppet Beast, a legendary realms Bronze Puppet Beast, haha! Qian Fei laughed heartily as he stared at the creature the size of an adult dog and reached out to touch it. Roar~ The Bronze Puppet Beast opened its mouth towards Qian Fei, emitting an angry roar. Within its ferocious jaws were rows of sharp teeth, each tip adorned with tiny barbs, looking fiercely intimidating. Qian Fei couldnt help but shudder, fear flashing in his eyes. The Bronze Puppet Beasts gaze held a trace of contempt as it pounced towards Qian Fei. Its front paws extended, unleashing nails sharp as blades, aimed at Qian Feis throat in a slashing motion. Damn it, how could this be Qian Fei exclaimed in shock, as he hadnt expected this monster, the loot from their battle, to actually turn and bite its master. The Bronze Puppet Beast moved with incredible speed, and with Qian Fei utterly unprepared and off guard, this sudden attack was about to tear through his throat. Just then, the rune that had just been branded in the palm of his hand burst into a dazzling light. The Bronze Puppet Beast suddenly convulsed as if struck by lightning, its body violently shaking mid-air, and making crack crack sounds as if it would disintegrate at any moment. Boom~ The Puppet Beast fell heavily to the ground, rolling a couple of times, emitting a pitiful wail from its mouth. Qian Fei was drenched in cold sweat. Looking at the Puppet Beast that had fallen to the ground, almost incapable of struggling, he felt a wave of relief wash over him. Had the Puppet Beasts attack hit him, he would have been gravely injured, if not dead. In this secret realm, being severely wounded was essentially no different from death itself. Qian Fei gazed at the rune in the palm of his hand, which was still glowing, and a wealth of information on how to control the Bronze Puppet Beast suddenly came to mind. Rise! Qian Fei clenched his right fist, Mental Strength connecting with the rune in his palm, and he commanded loudly. The Bronze Puppet Beast, which had been lying on the ground, suddenly struggled desperately to its feet, and after a good while, it finally stood up, head lowered, continuously whining. This time, when Qian Fei reached out to touch the Bronze Puppet Beast, it no longer resisted and obediently came to Qian Feis side. At this moment, Qian Fei could feel the connection between him and the Bronze Puppet Beast growing stronger over time. It wouldnt take long before he could completely master the Bronze Puppet Beast, directing it as easily as his own limb. Brother, you, youve truly gained control over this Bronze Puppet Beast? Gu Qing expressed, his face showing utter disbelief. One must know, although the Bronze Puppet Beast was not as strong as the Bronze Puppet Golem, it was still a beast of legendary realm strength. If one could truly exercise full control, Qian Feis power would be comparable to that of a legendary realm, which made Gu Qing envious. Haha, indeed, it is now a Puppet Beast that I can fully control! Qian Fei, caressing the metallic shell of the Puppet Beast, wore an expression of sheer pride. Its just a pity that its body is somewhat small, unfit for riding, otherwise it could have been my mount! Qian Fei laughed. Alas, both were too shocked to notice the disdain flashing in the lowered eyes of the Bronze Puppet Beast. Even though Qian Fei now possessed the control rune, truly subduing the Bronze Puppet Beast was not going to be an easy task. Brother Qian, now that you can fully control this Legendary Realm Puppet Beast, can we explore some higher-level palaces? Gu Qings eyes showed a trace of excitement. That fourth-level authority Alchemy Palace we saw before has a BOSS next to it. If we kill it, it will drop a fourth-level authority token. We werent strong enough before and had to give up, but now The fourth-level authority Alchemy Palace, just by its name, one could tell that it stored alchemical pills. The pills obtainable within this secret realm were all top-notch, some even unique, non-existent anywhere else once you leave the realm. If we can enter the Alchemy Palace and find a few top-tier pills, maybe we could breakthrough to the Legendary Realm overnight Gu Qing said, full of yearning. Ha ha, great, lets go check out the Alchemy Palace. Even if that BOSS possesses Legendary Realm strength, with the Bronze Puppet Beast and the two of us assisting from the side, we might just be able to take it down! Qian Fei laughed heartily, his courage greatly bolstered by the increased strength provided by the Bronze Puppet Beast. After speaking, Qian Fei strode towards the direction of the Alchemy Palace, with the Bronze Puppet Beast following closely behind him. Gu Qing glanced at Qian Feis back, his eyes filled with a cunning jealousy. A sinister smile appeared on Qian Feis face, and he thought to himself, Hmph, do you think I dont know what youre thinking? In my eyes, youre just a portable food supply for the Bronze Puppet Beast. The next time the Bronze Puppet Beast needs fresh blood, you will be its target! It turns out, to keep the Bronze Puppet Beast under Qian Feis control, fresh blood of a powerful being must be supplied periodically, as if to activate it. Sear?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If there was no supply of fresh, powerful blood, the Bronze Puppet Beast could easily turn on its master. After seeing the activated attributes of the Puppet Beast, Qian Fei had already considered Gu Qing as a walking blood bank. The next time the Bronze Puppet Beast needed fresh blood would be the time of Gu Qings demise. The two continued forward, with Song Jians Mental Strength having already locked onto the pair. Due to the vast disparity in their strengths, neither Qian Fei nor Gu Qing realized that someone was following them. Soon, Qian Fei and Gu Qing arrived at a place they had visited before, a palace even more grand than the Casting Sky Palace. On the main gate of the palace hung a giant plaque with the words Alchemy Palace written in large characters. At the same time, faint scents of herbs wafted out from the Alchemy Palace, leaving anyone who smelled them feeling refreshed and delighted. As they approached the palace, they suddenly heard the sound of fighting coming from behind the palace and their hearts sank. They knew that behind the Alchemy Palace was a guarding beast with the strength of the Legendary Realm. When they had discovered the Alchemy Palace before, they had only glanced at it from a distance, deterred by its formidable strength. Unexpectedly, upon their return, someone actually dared to battle this guarding beast! Who could it be? It couldnt be Brother Zhao, could it? Among us disciples, only he has the power to fight above his level! Qian Fei said, his face clouded. Maybe its that disciple from the Imperial Sword Sect. His strength is also very formidable. Our Master once said that if we encounter him in the secret realm, we should avoid him as much as possible and not engage in conflict with him! Gu Qing hesitated. Hmph, I now have the Bronze Puppet Beast. Forget that Imperial Sword Sect disciple; I dont even need to steer clear of Brother Zhao! Qian Fei snorted disdainfully, controlling the Puppet Beast to continue toward the back of the palace. Gu Qings face showed a moment of hesitation, but after a moments pause, he continued to follow Qian Fei. Soon, they arrived behind the Alchemy Palace and saw several disciples from the Divine Sword Sect battling with the guarding beast! It really is Brother Zhao; otherwise, no one else would have the courage or strength to provoke this guarding beast! A sense of relief flashed in Gu Qings eyes, while Qian Fei watched the battle before him with a grave expression. Chapter 1611 - Chapter 1611 Chapter 1612 Devouring Master Chapter 1611: Chapter 1612: Devouring Master Chapter 1611: Chapter 1612: Devouring Master Zhao Yong, among the inner sect disciples of Divine Sword Sect, though not carrying the title of chief disciple, indeed possessed the substance of one! Even if his combat power peaked only at the third-tier, his true strength was comparable to the Legendary Realm. Apart from mastering the Divine Sword Sects sole Legendary Level sword technique, Divine Sword Dragon Capturing Art, he also had a Legendary Level treasure capable of resisting the Domain Power of the Legendary Realm. This treasure, while restricted to those below the Legendary Realm, was an object of envy for everyone else. It was Zhao Yongs own fortunate discovery. Apart from this treasure, Zhao Yong was also a Forging Master, having crafted numerous mightily powerful one-time artifacts, just these one-time artifacts alone were worth hundreds of Purple Crystals. Attack its right hind leg, slow it down! Zhao Yong shouted, fishing out a precious bead from his chest with a pained expression in his eyes. This bead was the most powerful among the one-time artifacts he had forged. Originally, it was reserved as a life-saving final resort, but now, to deal with this massive BOSS before him, he had no choice but to use it reluctantly. The bead, the size of a fist, was covered in a spider-web-like pattern, emitting a dangerous aura from these lines. Even the beast noticed the bead in Zhao Yongs hand and showed a hint of wariness in its eyes. The look in the beasts eyes made Zhao Yongs heart sink, instantly filling him with regret. It was precisely because he was reluctant to use the bead, that he delayed too much, allowing the beast to sense the danger and become alert, which might reduce the effect of the bead if used now. But now, he had no choice but to use it. He could still hold on, but the other two junior disciples seemed to be at their limits, even while only assisting. The pressure of the Legendary Realm beast was too much for them. Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind Zhao Yong. Hehe, Brother Zhao, need a hand? Zhao Yong turned around and saw Qian Fei and Gu Qing slowly making their way over. Beside Qian Fei was a creature gleaming with bronze light that seemed to be his pet. A Puppet Beast? Zhao Yong blurted out as he eyed the Bronze Puppet Beast. Oh, Brother Zhao has good eyesight to recognize it! Qian Fei raised his eyebrows and said with a smile. The Bronze Puppet Beast was unique to this secret realm, and it was everyones first time here; Qian Fei believed that if one had not seen a Bronze Puppet Beast before, it would be impossible to recognize it at first glance. Lucky you, Junior Brother Qian! Zhao Yong put away the precious bead in his hand and laughed, With the Puppet Beast from Junior Brother Qian, we are practically assured victory against this BOSS. If it drops an Authority Token, how about we enter the Alchemy Palace together? Zhao Yong knew that what mattered most to Qian Fei was the opportunity to enter the Alchemy Palace, and even with a Legendary Realm Puppet Beast, the challenge posed by this colossal beast BOSS was not going to be easy. A win-win cooperation was preferable to a lose-lose situation; Qian Fei should understand this! Haha, Brother Zhao is right. However, a fourth-level Authority Token only allows four people to enter at once. Your group already has three, and we are two. How would we enter the Alchemy Palace? Qian Fei laughed. Zhao Yongs brow furrowed slightly. With the Legendary Realm Puppet Beast by his side, Qian Fei had grown much bolder. He wouldnt have dared to speak to Zhao Yong like this before. Junior Brother Qian, this beast BOSS is powerful and might drop a third-level Authority Token. You know, a third-level Authority Token can allow seven people to enter. With just us here, there would be plenty of room! Zhao Yong laughed, Moreover, if it really only drops a fourth-level Authority Token, well definitely need a disciple with great strength like you to go in. As for Junior Brother Gu Qing, he could stay outside to meet us, and surely hell get his share afterward, what do you say? Gu Qings expression was ugly; he had not expected that the words he had once used to brush others off would sound so grating when applied to himself. Qian Feis face showed a trace of amusement. In his eyes, Gu Qing had long since become a mobile blood bank. At the right time and place, the Bronze Puppet Beast would not hesitate to bite off his neck and drain his blood completely. Therefore, Qian Fei did not care whether Gu Qing could gain any benefit. What mattered most was if the spoils of war were indeed divided into five parts, Qian Fei would undoubtedly take two parts for himself, without giving Gu Qing any compensation. Hearing Zhao Yong say this, Gu Qing looked towards Qian Fei, entirely bereft of the capability to resist at that moment. But when Gu Qing realized that Qian Fei was not looking at him but instead, was smiling and nodding at Zhao Yong, Gu Qings heart dropped into an icy abyss, and he began to feel extremely uncomfortable. Lets settle it then. Junior Brother Gu, you dont have any objections, do you? Zhao Yong asked with a smile. No, no objections! Gu Qing managed a smile on his face in response. With the addition of the Bronze Puppet Beast, the efficiency of the siege against the giant beast boss increased significantlyCas if a powerful tank had suddenly joined the team. All the damage was concentrated on the tank, allowing the rest to attack without worry. Although the Bronze Puppet Beast did not have any powerful skills to draw aggro, its damage was higher than everyone elses combinedCafter all, it was a Legendary Realm Puppet Beast. It wasnt long before the giant beasts Vitality Points began to plummet, and it was on the brink of death. Qian Feis gaze was fixed on the Bronze Puppet Beast. Every time the giant beast struck it, he empathized as if he felt the blows himself. After all, his entire confidence hinged on this Puppet Beast; should it be destroyed, not to mention speaking to Zhao Yong as an equal, he might not even qualify to enter the Alchemy Palace. Zhao Yong was well aware of Qian Feis thoughts and had no intention of taking the opportunity to destroy Qian Feis Puppet Beast, continuing to attack with full force. Five minutes later, the giant beast boss let out a reluctant roar and fell to the ground with a thunderous collapse. Qian Fei, looking at the Bronze Puppet Beast covered in wounds, had a pained expression in his eyes. Roar~ At that moment, the Bronze Puppet Beasts eyes gradually turned blood red, as if it were selecting its next prey, its body lowered, eyeing Qian Fei as it growled quietly. The control rune in Qian Feis palm suddenly grew hot, and his entire hand throbbed with intense pain. Devouring Master? A thought flashed through Qian Feis mind, and he began to panic: What should I do? Qian Feis gaze involuntarily shifted towards Gu Qing. Just then, the Bronze Puppet Beast turned and bolted towards the corpse of the giant beast boss, biting hold of its throat and greedily swallowing the giant beast bosss blood. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1612 - Chapter 1612 Chapter 1613 Annihilation Chapter 1612: Chapter 1613: Annihilation Chapter 1612: Chapter 1613: Annihilation The Bronze Puppet Beast gobbled up the blood of the giant boss beast, its wounds started to heal slowly, and the bronze shell regained its shiny, like-new appearance. At the same time, its body seemed to be swelling up, with strange, dark red lines emerging on its surface. Roar~ With its mouth full of blood, the Bronze Puppet Beast let out a roar. Its strength surged from the early stages of the Legendary Realm to the mid-stage. The aura it emitted grew increasingly intense. Zhao Yongs gaze towards the Puppet Beast carried more wariness, but also a fleeting gleam of fiery greed at the bottom of his eyes. Qian Fei was terrified. The look in the Bronze Puppet Beasts eyes when it had lost control, still lingered in his mind, that bloodthirsty gaze that seemed eager to pounce on him and tear him to shreds, made Qian Feis bladder tighten, wanting to find a place to relieve himself immediately. Upon seeing the Puppet Beast could actually level up, Qian Fei rejoiced for a moment but was then flooded with deep fear. The more powerful the Puppet Beast, the harder it was to control. The time it required to consume fresh blood was shortening, while the amount needed increased dramatically. Now, Qian Fei wasnt even sure if a Gu Qing would satisfy it when the Bronze Puppet Beast needed blood next time. After consuming a third of the giant boss beasts blood, the Bronze Puppet Beast stopped. It wasnt that it couldnt eat any more, but the bosss blood was gradually cooling and losing its vitality. Such blood, the Puppet Beast would not consume. Having consumed enough blood, the Bronze Puppet Beast became obedient again and slowly walked over to Qian Fei, lying down on the ground, its head held up, looking quite well-behaved. It was only after the Bronze Puppet Beast had left that Zhao Yong slowly walked over to the giant boss beasts corpse to search carefully. In no time, he found a Bronze Token under the bosss body. Looking at the attributes of the token in his hand, Zhao Yong shook his head slightly and said softly to the others, A fourth-level Authority Token! Hearing Zhao Yongs words, everyone looked towards Gu Qing, whose complexion turned extremely ugly. After a moment of silence, he took the initiative to say, Ill keep watch outside the palace for my brothers and only hope that if you gain something after entering the Alchemy Palace, you can give me one or two pills to help me break through to the Legendary Realm. Gu Qing knew he couldnt expect the same gains as the others. Now he just hoped the other four would make a great haul within the Alchemy Palace, so that something might trickle down to him. Hahaha, Brother Gu, you always have such a sense of humor. Brother Zhao already said that if theres a gain, the spoils will be divided into five parts. Youll get your share even if you dont enter! Qian Fei laughed heartily, while hugging Gu Qings neck and joking, Dont worry, Ill keep your share for you until we come out. With me around, youll definitely not be at a loss. Gu Qings face grew even uglier, but he still managed to show an ugly smile towards Qian Fei. Zhao Yong and the other two exchanged glances and smiled subtly without saying a word. With the token, the four men headed towards the Alchemy Palace. The transparent shimmer on the surface of the Alchemy Palace rippled, concealing the figures of the four men within. Song Jian looked at the fourth-level Authority Token in his inventory, hesitated for a long time, and ultimately decided not to enter the Alchemy Palace with the other four. He wanted to see if there would be even more worthwhile places in the secret realm to explore later on. Just then, inside the Alchemy Palace, a sudden boom resounded, and the entire palace shuddered all at once, with its defensive barrier surfacing and shaking violently. Within moments, countless bronze parts flew out from the Alchemy Palace, scattering on the ground. A ferocious bronze beasts head rolled to a stop in front of Gu Qing, giving him quite a fright. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This, isnt this Brother Qian, Qian Feis Bronze Puppet Beast? How, how could this happen A look of sheer disbelief spread across Gu Qings face. Roar~ A roar of a giant beast emanated from the Alchemy Palace. Overhead, the shadow of a Flame Giant materialized, its body wreathed in roaring flames. In its right claw, it held several figures who became visible between the gaps of its fingers. On closer inspection, they were none other than Zhao Yong and his three companions who had entered the Alchemy Palace earlier. At this time, these four were not dead. They thrashed and struggled desperately within the grasp of the Flame Giant, letting out muffled cries for help, but unfortunately, it was all an illusion, and their screams were inaudible. The Flame Giant seemed to be in high spirits, throwing back its head and laughing boisterously as the flames covering its body whooshed, soaring dozens of meters high. Before long, the figures in the Flame Giants hand were roasted by the searing flames into mummified corpses, and finally disintegrated into ash, drifting down from between its fingers. Four translucent shadows floated out and were furiously sucked into the Giants mouth and chewed upon. This scene terrified Gu Qing. His complexion changed drastically, and he retreated repeatedly. Had it not been for the scattered parts of the Puppet Beasts, he might have disbelieved what he had just witnessed. However, with the evidence of the Puppet Beasts components right in front of him, he couldnt help but believe Zhao Yong and Qian Fei, along with their companions, had perished inside the Alchemy Palace. No, no, this cant be possible Gu Qing screamed in disbelief, yet he immediately turned and ran, wishing he had an extra pair of legs to put more distance between him and the Alchemy Palace. These four had considerable strength. Could it really be that they perished so easily? Song Jian wondered silently as he looked towards the Alchemy Palace. The Alchemy Palace, which previously appeared majestic and ancient, now seemed somewhat eerie in Song Jians eyes. This Flame Giants shadow seems to have only a Legendary Realm peak aura Song Jian stared at the shadow of the Flame Giant hovering above the Alchemy Palace, carefully gauging its presence. After killing the four, the Flame Giant appeared quite pleased, laughing heartily before slowly fading into the void. Hesitating only briefly, Song Jian resolutely headed towards the Alchemy Palace. In the world of games, the stronger the boss guarding a place, the more precious the treasures within. Four disciples with peak third-tier Combat Power, two of whom were comparable to warriors of the Legendary Realm, were now easily slain by the Flame Giant. All this told Song Jian that the Alchemy Palace must be hiding a rare treasure, which greatly peaked his curiosity. With his Demi-God Level strength, he naturally did not concern himself with a boss of a Legendary Realm peak. Soon, holding a level four Authority Token, he disappeared into the transparent barrier of the Alchemy Palace. Chapter 1613 - Chapter 1613 Chapter 1614 Flame Giant Chapter 1613: Chapter 1614: Flame Giant Chapter 1613: Chapter 1614: Flame Giant Song Jian arrived at the Alchemy Palace, and in the center of a vast Alchemy Hall stood an Alchemy Furnace as tall as a small mountain peak. Below the furnace, fierce flames roared, and rolling waves of heat made it impossible for anyone to approach. BoomC From within the furnace, there occasionally came a sound of impact, as if something inside wanted to burst out. A rich fragrance of medicine permeated from the furnace, filling the entire hall with the scent of herbs, which was so dense it formed a thin layer of white mist. Song Jian took a deep breath and immediately felt a sense of renewed vitality. In his status bar, an effect called Pill Enhancement appeared, boosting the recovery rate of Vitality Points and Mental Strength by 10%. As long as he was in the hall, this effect would persist indefinitely, and even if he left, it would continue for thirty minutes. Just from smelling the fragrance emitted by the pills, to receive such a terrifying boost in power, what kind of heaven-defying effects then, might the pills being refined in the furnace possess? Song Jians heart suddenly burned with excitement. However, he also knew that the four disciples of the Divine Sword Sect had met their demise upon entering the Alchemy Palace, apparently killed by a Flame Giant, so Song Jian was also cautiously scanning his surroundings. The more precious the treasure, the stronger the BOSS that guards it. I must be careful, Song Jian thought to himself. Yet the empty hall, aside from the Alchemy Furnace, had no obstructions. One could see clearly at a glance that there were no monsters nearby. Song Jian, puzzled, braved the heat waves and slowly approached the Alchemy Furnace. In his view, this furnace was likely no ordinary item, and he wanted to touch it to check its attributes. However, as he drew near, the flames below the furnace suddenly transformed into a palm and flew towards him. During its flight, the fingers clenched into a huge fist, hurtling towards Song Jian. It seems to have a self-protective consciousness, and it looks like this Alchemy Furnace has already formed a Weapon Spirit, haha! Song Jian didnt mind the giant fiery fist smashing towards him at all. Instead, he stared at the furnace, his eyes revealing his excitement, and he couldnt help but burst into laughter. Boom! The fiery fist struck Song Jian, sending sparks flying in all directions. After a loud bang, the flames dispersed, and Song Jian lost only a negligible amount of Vitality Points, which were quickly restored through automatic recovery. To take possession of this Alchemy Furnace, he had to subdue the Weapon Spirit within. Song Jian stood still and took the hits to let the Weapon Spirit realize the gap in strength between them, hoping it would submit automatically. This kind of damage is only slightly stronger than that of a peak three-segment Combat Power, but it still falls short of the Legendary Realm requirement. I could stand here and let you hit me for a hundred years without a problem, Song Jian thought to himself. It seemed that the Weapon Spirit sensed Song Jians strength, for all the flames from under the furnace surged out and landed on the ground, morphing into a Flame Giant over three meters tall. It let out a roar at Song Jian, and in that moment, the aura of the Flame Giant reached the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. Song Jian was taken aback, and his body shook slightly. Upon entering the Alchemy Palace, he knew that the most precious treasure within was the pills currently being refined in the furnace. Although the identity of the pills was yet unknown, judging by the mere scent of the herbs that could enhance effects, it was likely that the furnace contained pills of legendary quality. But now, while the pills were still in the process of being refined, the furnace fire had left the Alchemy Furnace entirely, transforming into a Flame Giant. If this led to a failure in the pill refinement, Song Jian feared he would be brought to tears. Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Summoning the Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian pointed at the Alchemy Furnace and roared, Get back to where you belong! The Flame Giant let out a thunderous roar, its body suddenly swelling over two meters taller. It charged toward Song Jian with large strides. As the body of the Flame Giant expanded, the temperature inside the Alchemy Hall soared by over a hundred degrees. An ordinary person couldnt withstand such an environment for long. Boom! The Flame Giant swung its fist toward Song Jian, who let out a low growl and swung the Sky-breaking Sword to meet the punch. The chaotic sword light took form, extending five to six meters forward along the blade of the sword, and directly shattered the fist of the Flame Giant. Sparks flew everywhere, and the Giant let out a wailing scream, stumbling backward. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly, It looks somewhat like an Abyssal Giant, but the scent of Abyssal Hell is so faint. Instead, there is a scent thats incredibly pure and refined! The Flame Giant facing him was almost identical to the Abyssal Flame Giants Song Jian had encountered before. However, the Abyssal Flame Giants aura was mixed with the scent of Abyssal Hell, a deep and thick scent that could corrupt ordinary people into Abyssal creatures with just a slight inhalation, immensely domineering. But the aura of this Flame Giant had almost no trace of Abyssal Hell, instead possessing an extremely pure flame scent. Could it be that this Flame Giant was captured from Abyssal Hell by the master of the Alchemy Palace, specifically to serve as the flame for the Alchemy Furnace? Song Jians face took on a look of shock. After all, the Flame Giant before him possessed the strength of the Legendary Realms peak. The bigshot capable of capturing it to serve as a mere furnace flame must be at least of Demi-God Level, or perhaps even a God Level power, right? Human, leave this place! Although Song Jian had shattered the right hand of the Flame Giant, such an injury meant virtually nothing to it as long as its core was unextinguished. Almost instantly, a new arm of flames regrew. Seemingly recognizing Song Jians strength, the Flame Giant began to suggest retreat instead of continuing the attack, roaring loudly instead. Leave this place. This is where the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch concocts pills, and this Ascension Pill is a treasure the Monarch has been refining for a hundred thousand years. Should it be destroyed because of you, from then on, whether in heaven or on earth, there will no longer be a place for you to hide! the Flame Giant bellowed furiously. Heaven-exterminating? Quite the grand statement! Song Jian snorted coldly, feeling a stir in his heart upon hearing Ascension Pill, but he quickly began to execute the Thousand Swords Art. Countless Spirit Swords materialized around his body, and at Song Jians command, they surged toward the Flame Giant like swimming fish. To deal with a Flame Giant of merely Legendary Realm peak strength, Song Jian didnt need to pay too much attention. A single use of the Thousand Swords Art would suffice to turn it into ashes. Puff puff puff~ Countless Spirit Swords passed through the body of the Flame Giant, each passage taking a bunch of flames with it. Damage numbers in the tens of thousands floated above the head of the Giant. For a time, the wretched screams of the Flame Giant echoed throughout the Alchemy Palace. PS: Thank you to Oh, Im getting through it for the 1500 qi dian coins tip~ Chapter 1614 - Chapter 1614 Chapter 1615 Spirit Fire Ranking Chapter 1614: Chapter 1615: Spirit Fire Ranking Chapter 1614: Chapter 1615: Spirit Fire Ranking The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art could summon over ten thousand Spirit Swords, and even without forming the Blazing Fire Furnace Sword Formation, the damage inflicted would be tremendous. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For the Flame Giant, such horrific damage was akin to a slow dismemberment, and although the core of the flame had not yet been damaged, the torment from the Red Lotus Karma Fire on its consciousness and soul would make it suffer heart-wrenchingly, perhaps even more so than physical pain. You, you cant kill me. Once you kill me, this batch of dan medicine will be completely ruined! the Flame Giant roared frantically. It could feel that this human being was different from the previous four, with a power as vast as the difference between heaven and an abyss. From Song Jian, the Flame Giant even sensed a hint of the aura belonging to the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch. They belong to the same kind! thought the Flame Giant, trembling deeply within. Song Jian frowned slightly, and his actions slowed. Whether or not what the Flame Giant said was true, and whether this batch of dan medicine could be refined, indeed had great relevance to the Flame Giant. If he were to truly extinguish the Flame Giant, then the Alchemy Furnace without its flame would most likely fail in the refinement process. A moment later, Song Jian seemed to think of something, a smile appeared on his lips, and he said, You think youre the only one who can provide the firepower for the Alchemy Furnace? The Flame Giant burst into laughter, Hahaha, do you know what kind of elixir this Ascension Pill is? Its God-level, God-level Elixir. Do you think ordinary flames can refine it? Even among the hundred types of spiritual flames listed on the Spirit Fire Ranking, only the top ten can refine it. Otherwise, why do you think the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch would personally go to the Abyssal Hell to request my services in refining this batch of dan medicine? A God-level Elixir, the top ten spiritual flames? Song Jian hesitated. If what the Flame Giant said was true, then he couldnt just rashly kill it now. I can only leave the Alchemy Furnace for the duration of a cup of tea. If Im gone longer than that, the dan medicine will lack the necessary firepower and the refinement will fail! the Flame Giant said with a smug look. If you dare, kill me while Im within the Alchemy Furnace. Hehe, let me tell you a secret, within the Alchemy Furnace my power is suppressed, and I can only display the strength equivalent to a third-order Combat Power. It would be very easy for you to exterminate me Seeing the Flame Giant revert back into a ball of fire, Song Jian quickly asked, Where is the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch you spoke of? The flames trembled slightly but didnt respond, instead entering the bottom of the Alchemy Furnace. With a boom, fierce flames re-encased the entire Alchemy Furnace. Song Jian continued moving forward, and this time, the Weapon Spirit no longer controlled the Flame Giant to attack Song Jian. It seemed to understand that Song Jians strength was not something it could overcome. In reality, the Weapon Spirit had no attack power of its own, just like the Sky-breaking Sword. If the Sword Spirit of the Sky-breaking Sword was separated from the sword, it also had no attack power and could only control the Sky-breaking Sword to attack. The Weapon Spirit of the Alchemy Furnace, on the other hand, could control and command the Flame Giant. You see, a Flame Giant at the peak of the Legendary Realm could normally ensure the safety of the Alchemy Furnace. Song Jian asked a few more questions, but the Flame Giant, as if it hadnt heard them, gave no response, seemingly certain that Song Jian would not kill it. This time, Song Jian finally succeeded in touching the Alchemy Furnace, and soon, the attributes of the furnace were revealed before his eyes. Indeed, a second-grade divine Alchemy Furnace, just this furnace alone is worth the trip, said Song Jian with a delighted expression on his face. This Alchemy Furnace was worth more than its weight in gold, no, thousands of Purple Crystals. If the players could really grow to the level where they could use it, such an Alchemy Furnace would certainly provoke a mad scramble among the lifestyle players. Even if it cost tens of thousands of Purple Crystals, Song Jian would not be surprised. Its just a pity that it already has an owner. Once touched, it will alert the original owner, and taking away the Alchemy Furnace now would ruin the dan medicine being refined within it Song Jian hesitated for a moment. Ascension Pill, just from the name, one knew it had a great connection with the entire secret realm, after all, this realm was called the Ascension Secret Realm. Song Jian refused to believe that the pills refined here were not important. Flame Giant, come out and have a chat, tell me how strong Heaven-exterminating True Monarch really is. Demi-God Level, or God Level? Song Jian, tapping the Alchemy Furnace with his Sky-breaking Sword, asked, If its God Level, which stage is it at now, True God Level, or Sovereign God Level? It cant be God King Level, can it? Hey, speak up! Song Jian kept asking while vigorously tapping on the furnace wall. The Flame Giant stayed silent for a long time, as if playing dead. Song Jian smiled faintly, retracted the Sky-breaking Sword into his body, and with a flick of his right hand, a dark red flame appeared in his palm. Soon, Song Jian pushed the flame in his hand towards the bottom of the furnace. In no time, a continuous flow of Red Lotus Karma Fire began pouring into the bottom of the Alchemy Furnace. At first, the Flame Giant didnt care and even mocked Song Jian internally. After all, a God-level Alchemy Furnace required a vast amount of firepower that mere mortal flames couldnt support, and even ordinary spiritual fires wouldnt suffice. Only those ranked in the top ten of the Spirit Fire Ranking could sustain a furnaces pill refinement process. You think such a tiny spark of flame can contend with me? Absolutely laughable, mocked the Flame Giant. Whether its small or not isnt up to you to decide! Song Jian replied with a faint smile, increasing the output of the Red Lotus Karma Fire. The Flame Giant still ignored him and even made room to accommodate the Red Lotus Karma Fire, which, after all, provided it with some firepower and eased its own burden significantly. A moment later, the Flame Giant felt something was off and couldnt help asking, What kind of flame is this? It feels very high grade Heh, a little spark of fire, the Red Lotus Karma Fire! laughed Song Jian. The Flame Giant shuddered involuntarily. Red Lotus Karma Fire, also known as the Fire of Purification, ranked third on the Spirit Fire Ranking. Realizing this, the Flame Giant couldnt help but want to slap itself for willingly making space for it. Damn it, get out of here! The Flame Giant roared, and the blazing fire surged violently, attempting to squeeze out the Red Lotus Karma Fire that had already entered the base of the furnace. Although the Red Lotus Karma Fire was of a high rank, it simply couldnt contend with the Flame Giant in terms of volume and was quickly being pushed out bit by bit. Song Jians Sword Qi of chaos continued to transform into Red Lotus Karma Fire. Although it was at Demi-God Level, when it came to flame combat, Song Jian didnt seem to be a match for the Flame Giant. Heh, interesting! Song Jian laughed, and with a thought, tens of thousands of Spirit Swords reappeared around him, each enshrouded with Red Lotus Karma Fire! Enter! With a light shout from Song Jian, countless Spirit Swords flew towards the base of the Alchemy Furnace. In an instant, the Red Lotus Karma Fire blazed up with a boom, overpowering the flames of the Flame Giant. PS: Thank you Bread84 for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1615 - Chapter 1615 Chapter 1616 Assistance Chapter 1615: Chapter 1616: Assistance Chapter 1615: Chapter 1616: Assistance ` The Red Lotus Karma Fire that arose on the Spirit Sword, although scarce, was continuous, and when combined with ten thousand Spirit Swords, it far surpassed the Flame Giant in both quantity and quality. Moments later, the amount of flame beneath the furnace, Red Lotus Karma Fire, had matched the Flame Giant in competition, even beginning to overpower it. Stop, stop now! the Flame Giant roared, and even the Alchemy Furnace began to tremble slightly, with the sounds of collision inside growing louder and louder! Do you even know how to refine pills? Your flame might be of a higher grade, but you cant control the flame to perform alchemy. What use is it for you to take over the Alchemy Furnace if youre just going to ruin the elixirs inside! the Flame Giant shouted. Song Jian was taken aback, only then remembering that his expertise was in engineering, and he had no experience in Alchemy Skill. Furthermore, even a cursory understanding wouldnt suffice, as the skill to craft God-level Elixirs required at least Great Grandmaster, if not Demi-God Level proficiency. If the Red Lotus Karma Fire truly took complete control over the entire Alchemy Furnace, then it would mean that he had snatched the ongoing alchemy work from the hands of the Flame GiantCcarelessness at that stage could very likely ruin the nearly finished elixirs! With this thought, Song Jian furrowed his brows. Since I cant obtain this batch of elixirs anyway, might as well destroy it completely and be done with it! Song Jian said with a sinister chuckle. Although within the entire Alchemy Palace, this batch of elixirs was the most precious, if he truly couldnt obtain it, then destroying it wouldnt be a pityCas long as he could take the God-level Alchemy Furnace with him. Hearing that Song Jian intended to destroy the batch of Ascension Pills, the flames at the bottom of the furnace trembled twice. With Song Jians strength, destroying the elixirs was an easy task, one that the Flame Giant couldnt prevent. Damn it, this batch of elixirs has been refining for a hundred thousand years, and its nearly complete. Once I consume the Ascension Pill, I will instantly break through to the Legendary Realm and become an immortal existence the Flame Giant roared inside. To stop Song Jian now, only the sudden appearance of Heaven-exterminating True Monarch would suffice, but the Flame Giant knew that after a hundred thousand years, the chance that Heaven-exterminating True Monarch was still in this world was slim; otherwise, he would have returned long ago to personally refine this batch of elixirs. If that were the case, the Ascension Pills would have been finished much sooner, with no need to wait so long. Song Jian, these are Ascension Pills. Just by taking one, you can ascend to heaven and become an eternal being. Dont you want to obtain it?! the Flame Giant roared desperately. Heh, whats the use of something good if you cant get your hands on it? And let me ask you, if the Ascension Pills were successfully refined, would you be willing to give them to me? Song Jian laughed. Inside the Alchemy Furnace, the flames blazed fiercelyCdark red Red Lotus Karma Fire contending with black-red flame, gradually expelling the latter from the bottom of the furnace. Fine, fine, Ill give them to you! the Flame Giant finally couldnt bear it any longer. If this continued, it would lose complete control over the Alchemy Furnace, and since Song Jian didnt know how to refine pills, the Ascension Pills, which had been refining for a hundred thousand years, were 99% likely to turn to charcoal. Song Jian was stunned; he hadnt expected the Flame Giant to actually agree to give him the batch of Ascension Pills. It gave him an unreal feeling. I only want one Ascension Pill, the rest can all be yours! the Flame Giant bellowed, From a batch of Ascension Pills, at least three pills are refined. I only want one, the rest will be yours! Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jians eyes; ` System: The Flame Giant Asphelin wishes to form a contract with you to jointly concoct the Ascension Pill. Upon successful concoction, you must ensure that the other party receives at least one Ascension Pill! Do you agree? Yes/No Song Jian was taken aback. He hadnt expected that even the system would acknowledge the promise of the Flame Giant. It seemed the system also didnt want to let this batch of Ascension Pills go to waste! The value of this batch of Ascension Pills is probably even beyond my expectation Song Jian thought to himself with surprise. Without hesitation, he chose Yes, and then laughed heartily, Good, I agree. When the time comes, I will share one with you. But arent you afraid that Heaven-exterminating True Monarch will come back to trouble you? Seeing Song Jians agreement, the Flame Giant Asphelin seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, considering him a temporary ally. He snorted and said, Hmph, Heaven-exterminating True Monarch hasnt returned for a hundred thousand years. I reckon he has already perished. Otherwise, he wouldnt have left such an important batch of elixirs unattended for a hundred thousand years without even glancing at them, right? You sneaky fellow, guarding the loot for your own gain, haha! Song Jian laughed, Tell me, what effects does this Ascension Pill really have that youve spent a hundred thousand years here to concoct it? Ascension Pill, as the name suggests, allows one to ascend to heaven in one step and become a god-level powerhouse the Flame Giant said. Song Jian listened intently. Although he already knew that the Ascension Pill was a god-level elixir, he was still shocked by the effects of the Ascension Pill as described by the Flame Giant. I believe that one can break through from the Legendary Realm to the Demi-God Level, but to say it grants eternal life, existence alongside heaven and earth, and coexistence with the universe isnt that a bit too exaggerated? After all, its just a pill! Song Jian said with a laugh, somewhat skeptical of the Flame Giants words. Youll know when the time comes, the Flame Giant said indifferently, seemingly too lazy to explain further. Song Jian smiled slightly and began to carefully withdraw the Red Lotus Karma Fire that had melded into the Alchemy Furnace, allowing the Flame Giants flames to regain dominance. Dont be hasty in withdrawing the Red Lotus Karma Fire! the Flame Giant suddenly interrupted, This batch of elixirs has been in the making for a hundred thousand years. Even though its about to succeed, if its just me alone, it would still take several months or even years to complete the concoction! The Red Lotus Karma Fire is of high quality. If you could use the Red Lotus Karma Fire to assist me in pill refining, we could greatly accelerate the process. As long as you assist me with full effort, I am confident that we could successfully concoct this batch of elixirs within a few days! the Flame Giant said. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, assist you? Song Jian was surprised, Arent you afraid that I would ruin this batch of elixirs? Youre just assisting me, not taking the lead. Just follow my commands; its simple. Reduce the fire when I say so, and increase it when I ask. With the quality of the Red Lotus Karma Fire, its enough to raise the success rate by two levels! the Flame Giant explained. Song Jian smiled slightly and nodded, Alright, I will assist you. Then proceed. Slowly withdraw the Red Lotus Karma Fire, slower, even slower, yes, good, good, just like that, maintain it. In alchemy, we dont seek intense flames, but stability is essential. A stable flame intensity is the key to deciding whether a batch of good elixirs can be concocted the Flame Giant instructed slowly. Chapter 1616 - Chapter 1616 Chapter 1617 Alchemy Skill Chapter 1616: Chapter 1617: Alchemy Skill Chapter 1616: Chapter 1617: Alchemy Skill The Karmic Fire needs to be a bit smaller, more dispersed, covering this whole area Penetration is required, as the purity of the flame and its penetrating power are essential for the fusion of the elixir Stable, be more stable. The first principle of controlling the flame in alchemy is stability. Compared to stability, the quality of the flame is secondary. If you cant achieve stability, even with a top-grade flame, its impossible to produce a good batch of elixirs Days passed by, and in those days, under the guidance of the Flame Giant, Song Jian worked hard to control the Red Lotus Karma Fire, assisting the Flame Giant with the final stages of crafting the Ascension Pill. System: You have received guidance from the Flame Giant Asphelin, and have comprehended the special life skill, Alchemy Skill! System: You have received guidance from the Flame Giant Asphelin, Alchemy Skill Experience Points increased by 34; System: You have received guidance from the Flame Giant Asphelin, Alchemy Skill has advanced to level 2; As Song Jian assisted the Flame Giant in crafting elixirs, the system notifications flowed down like a waterfall, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. In a remarkably short time, he grasped the Alchemy Skill he had been completely unable to master before and was rapidly improving. Having crafted the Ascension Pill for a hundred thousand years, the Flame Giant Asphelins mastery of Alchemy Skill had already reached the pinnacle. Even if not at a divine level, it should be at the peak of the Great Grandmaster level. Just a few casual tips to Song Jian were enough to make his Alchemy Skill advance by leaps and bounds. After more than ten days of nearly sleepless efforts controlling the Red Lotus Karma Fire, Song Jian slowly advanced his Alchemy Skill to Master Level. Progress beyond this point slowed down. Sometimes, it would take several dozens of minutes for a system notification to appear. This is truly an unexpected joy. To think that in just a few days, my Alchemy Skill has gone from nothing to a Master Level, haha! Song Jian thought to himself with secret elation. You should know that in the entire Imperial Sword Sect, there are only a dozen or so true alchemists. Those who have achieved Master Level are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, with most being alchemy apprentices. Unfortunately, the current Song Jian did not know how to craft any elixir. He had merely obtained a pure level in Alchemy Skill and heightened perception. As long as he could get his hands on enough recipes, he would become a true Alchemy Grandmaster in an extremely short time! As time went on, Song Jians control over the Red Lotus Karma Fire became more proficient, which also resulted in the fire damage of his Spirit Sword increasing significantly when using the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. Boom, boom-boom~ From within the Alchemy Furnace, bursts of roars could be heard from time to time. It was as if a giant beast was continuously ramming the furnace with its body. As time went on, the frequency and intensity of these collisions grew stronger and stronger. Song Jian and the Flame Giant knew this indicated that the Ascension Pill was nearly complete, hence the strong resistance! Divine Pills have spirits and will try everything to escape. Dont worry during the crafting process. With this divine-level Alchemy Furnace, its impossible for it to escape. The critical moment is when collecting the pill continued the Flame Giant. Song Jians Alchemy Skill Experience continued to increase, but there was still a long way to go before the next breakthrough. It seemed likely that he wouldnt be able to make another breakthrough in his Master Level Alchemy Skill before collecting the Ascension Pill. Boom! Another loud noise, the entire Alchemy Furnace trembled slightly. Song Jian was somewhat surprised. He knew that this Alchemy Furnace was ten meters tall, about the size of a small building, and it weighed at least one hundred thousand tons. What kind of force could make the entire Alchemy Furnace shake like this? Pay attention, the Ascension Pill is about to be successfully concocted. Haha, indeed, having you assist me was the right choice. Weve saved at least three months of time The Flame Giant seemed very happy and laughed heartily. The flames at the bottom of the furnace morphed into a face. It looked at Song Jian and said, The stronger the resistance of the Divine Pill, the stronger its medicinal properties. In the moment of pill formation, there might even be a Divine Tribulation descending. However, dont worry, the defenses of the Alchemy Palace are sufficient to withstand the Divine Tribulation. All we need to do is focus on collecting the pill. If we accidentally let the Divine Pill escape, our efforts would be wasted. The Alchemy Palaces defenses are external, not internal. If the Divine Pill escapes when the furnace is opened and during the pill collection, it could indeed get out of the Alchemy Palace. These Divine Pills are extremely adept at escaping. Once lost, the chances of retrieving it are almost nil. Moreover, the Divine Pill will seek out someone compatible with its nature to take as its master. By then, if the Divine Pill is consumed by the master it recognizes, all efforts will have been in vain, and someone else will benefit. Song Jian, I will now teach you the Pill Collection Skill. It is the unspeakable secret of the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch. Once youve learned it, remember not to tell anyone else, or calamity will certainly befall you! The Flame Giant said seriously. The Pill Collection Skill? Alright, I got it. Song Jian nodded. Hmm, remember, even if the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch truly dies, this Skill must not fall into the hands of others, or it will surely bring disaster! The Flame Giant admonished again. Remember, the Mysterious Heaven Nine Transformations, its nature is unique, plucking stars at will The Flame Giant taught, word by word. At the moment the Flame Giant imparted the knowledge, the Alchemy Skill level, which had been stagnant, suddenly began to rise rapidly. Almost every second, a system alert appeared, and the once distant breakthrough limit was now swiftly approaching. System: The Flame Giant Asphelin imparts to you the Pill Collection Skill Plucking Stars with One Hand, your Alchemy Skill has been promoted to Master Level Ten! Hiss~ A single Pill Collection Skill has almost elevated an entire realm of my alchemy proficiency. Its terrifying indeed! Song Jian was shocked internally! No wonder the Flame Giant forbade them from teaching the Pill Collection Skill to others. Just by listening once, they could achieve such a terrifying improvement in alchemy proficiency. If others knew this, they would probably be tempted to kill for it! Song Jian, this Pill Collection Skill, you have only grasped the basics and lack experience. This time will be the same, you will assist me from the side to prevent any pills from slipping away and escaping! The Flame Giant instructed, The pills must be collected using the Pill Collection Skill, otherwise, it is very easy to ruin the pills. Remember, remember! Understood! Song Jian nodded. For the Flame Giant, a hundred thousand years of painstaking cultivation all came down to this final moment. If it failed now, those hundred thousand years of hard work would be wasted, which would be unbearable for anyone. Rumble~ Another roar came from within the furnace. Amidst the rumbling, there was a mix of crisp metallic clinking sounds. After listening carefully for a while, a look of joy appeared on the Flame Giants illusory face. Hahaha, I told you, there wouldnt be just one Ascension Pill, definitely not just one. This is the sound of pills clashing. Listen to how crisp and pleasing it is, hahahaha! The Flame Giant laughed loudly. Song Jian also breathed a sigh of relief internally. If there truly had been only one Ascension Pill, according to their agreement, it would have to be given to the Flame Giant. But Song Jian couldnt just watch the Flame Giant obtain the Divine Pill. Yet, if it were up to Song Jian to snatch it, he would find it difficult to proceed. Now was not like when he first entered the Alchemy Palace. Over these many days, the Flame Giant had taught him the art of alchemy without any reservations. Although it was to assist in better concoction of the pills, Song Jian had to acknowledge the favor. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1617 - Chapter 1617 Chapter 1618 Escape Chapter 1617: Chapter 1618: Escape Chapter 1617: Chapter 1618: Escape ` Thankfully, there are two! Song Jian smiled, thinking to himself. Otherwise, the two might really have fallen out over the Ascension Pill. The Alchemy Furnace roared as the Divine Pill continuously struck against it, trying to escape. Although a Divine Pill harbors a trace of spiritual intelligence, it is not mature, much like a wild beast, using brute force to slam against the Alchemy Furnace. But how could a furnace capable of refining Divine Pills be ordinary, and how could it possibly allow the pill to escape? Thus, the only chance for the Divine Pill to escape was at the instant of opening the furnace to collect the pillCif it could seize the opportunity, it would be able to flee in an instant. Soon, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted from within the furnace, filling the Alchemy Palace with a layer of white mist, creating a scene akin to a fairyland. In such an environment, Song Jians enhancement effect also increased. However, in a non-combat state, he couldnt maximize this effect. Moreover, Song Jian discovered that some subtle injuries he hadnt noticed before seemed to be healing slowly. Such injuries were too concealed and minor to detect ordinarily; if not for the stimulating effect of the medicinal fragrance, Song Jian might never have noticed them. Be ready, the Divine Pill is almost formed. We must collect it at the instant it takes shape completely, otherwise the potency will greatly diminish! the Flame Giant reminded. Song Jians attention was immediately fixed on the Alchemy Furnace. The originally sealed furnace lid was beginning to loosen, and the Divine Pill could break through the top at any moment. Boom! The Flame Giant transformed into a giant over ten meters tall and reached out toward the top of the furnace. Song Jian also rose into the air, keenly watching the furnace lid, waiting for the moment the Divine Pill would appear. Sensing the loosening of the furnace top, the Divine Pill quieted down, seemingly gathering strength for a final effort. A streak of golden light emerged from the top of the furnace, and the Flame Giant let out a low growl, Plucking Stars with One Hand! In an instant, a huge fiery hand enveloped the entire furnace top. Just then, three pills shining with Dark Gold light rose from the furnace. One of them was immediately drawn toward the giant fiery hand by a suction force, while the other two attempted to escape into the void. At that moment, the sky outside the Alchemy Palace was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and the thunderous sound covered a hundred miles around. Lightning, like divine swords, struck towards the Alchemy Palace. Boom, boom, boom~ Serpentine lightning danced, and sparks flew from the roof of the Alchemy Palace, but it seemed as if a transparent barrier protected it. No matter how the lightning struck, it could not harm the Alchemy Palace in the slightest. Hahaha, the Ascension Pill, the Ascension Pill is mine! the Flame Giant laughed uproariously. It needed only one Ascension Pill to break through its current realm and reach the Demi-God Level. Clutching the Ascension Pill in its hand tightly, the Flame Giant looked toward the remaining two pills. Who would have thought that three Ascension Pills would be refined? It seems the quality of the flame truly can affect the quantity of the pills the Flame Giant thought to itself. Although it also desired the remaining two Divine Pills, the contract it had with Song Jian bound it from competing with him. At this moment, Song Jian floated in mid-air, with the rumble of thunder resounding overhead. This thunder seemed to affect the two Divine Pills as well, slowing their escape slightly. Plucking Stars with One Hand! Song Jian called out softly. He reached with his left hand toward the two Divine Pills. In an instant, Mental Strength and the chaos Sword Qi surged out from within him, rapidly condensing into a giant hand in the air. ` This palm was even more realistic than the flame palm condensed by the Flame Giant, with even the palm lines clearly visible, as if there truly was a giant, reaching out its hand to grasp at the Divine Pill. At the moment the palm opened, a sudden binding force firmly trapped one Divine Pill, while another swiftly broke through the palms cage and hurtled toward the void, disappearing in and out of sight as if it would vanish entirely at any second. The Flame Giant sighed. Whether it was the Flame Giant or Song Jian, their mastery of the Plucking Stars with One Hand Pill Collection Skill was rudimentary at best. If they could truly control it fully, no matter how many Divine Pills there were, they could grasp them all at once. But for now, with their current strength, being able to capture one Divine Pill was already quite impressive. Song Jian, being able to collect one Divine Pill is already lucky. This one pill can significantly increase your strength! The Flame Giant said, looking at Song Jians eager demeanor and his unwillingness to give up, unable to help but speak out and advise. The Divine Pill that Song Jian had collected with the Plucking Stars with One Hand was still contained within the giant ethereal hand. If he wanted to grab the remaining pill, he would lose control over the one he had already secured, and there was a good chance that he would even lose the one in hand. Song Jian understood this well. The Divine Pill that was captured by the hand continued to struggle fiercely, and Song Jian had to concentrate fully to ensure he maintained his grip on it. As he watched the third Divine Pill slipping away, Song Jian still felt a pang of distress. What should I do, just watch it escape? Song Jian was somewhat anxious. It was at this time that the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art in the skill slot suddenly burst into light, as if reminding Song Jian. Song Jians eyes lit up, and with a thought, the Sky-breaking Sword flew out from his body, whirling through the air. The Thousand Swords Art was unleashed, and the moment tens of thousands of Spirit Swords appeared, the Blazing Fire Furnace was formed, sucking the third Divine Pill into the furnace! Good! Song Jian was overjoyed, bursting into hearty laughter. The execution of the Thousand Swords Art was almost entirely performed by the Sword Spirit of the Sky-breaking Sword without draining Song Jians Mental Strength, and the Thousand Swords Art was executed smoothly in one go. Even the consolidation of the Blazing Fire Furnace was thrice faster than when executed by Song Jian himself, perfectly capturing the third Divine Pill that was about to flee into the void. Boom~ sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Divine Pill sucked into the Blazing Fire Furnace continued to collide against the furnace walls. Song Jian could see the outline of the pill pushing outward, fortunate that the furnace was tough; otherwise, even if the Blazing Fire Furnace had absorbed the Divine Pill, it might have been directly shattered by it! Song Jian glanced at the Blazing Fire Furnace and, seeing that the Divine Pill would not break free anytime soon, focused all his attention on the Plucking Stars with One Hand Pill Collection Skill. Collect! Controlled the giant hand in mid-air, Song Jian grasped the Divine Pill firmly and with a light shout, the hand in the sky rapidly shrank and flew towards him. When the hand holding the Divine Pill reached Song Jian, he grabbed it, and suddenly, he felt as if he was holding a molten lava coal, continuously scorching his palm. Subconsciously, Song Jian wanted to let go, but in the next moment, with a thought, he stored the Divine Pill in his inventory. Taking a deep breath, Song Jian didnt bother to check the attributes of the Ascension Pill but immediately turned his attention to the Blazing Fire Furnace in mid-air. The commotion from the Divine Pill inside the furnace was growing more intense, with visible fractures appearing on its surface. It seemed that it wouldnt be long before the Divine Pill would break free from the furnaces restraint. Chapter 1618 - Chapter 1618 Chapter 1619 Melting Chapter 1618: Chapter 1619: Melting Chapter 1618: Chapter 1619: Melting How do I get it out? Song Jian looked at the Blazing Fire Furnace, suddenly feeling like a tiger trying to eat a hedgehog, utterly helpless about where to start. Why not just refine it? A thought suddenly flashed through Song Jians mind. You must know, this was a Divine Pill, naturally containing divinity, but it was unclear how much divinity it contained. Theres a risk in collecting it, so why not just refine it away! Song Jian thought to himself. The same medicinal pill would produce a certain resistance when consumed each time, diminishing its effect upon subsequent consumption. Moreover, players currently did not have the means to purchase such high-grade pills; even if it could be collected, it would end up sitting at the bottom of a warehouse, serving no purpose. Refine! Once Song Jian had made up his mind, he immediately set to work. Boom~ The Blazing Fire Furnace suddenly burst into roaring flames, enveloping the entire furnace and beginning the full-power refining of the newly concocted Ascension Pill! Song Jian, what are you doing? The Flame Giant, having emerged from the bottom of the Alchemy Furnace and no longer needing to maintain the alchemical process, had regained its freedom. Seeing the Blazing Fire Furnace suspended in mid-air, the Flame Giant immediately felt panicked. If I cant collect it, Ill just refine it, Song Jian said. Youre telling me the two of us cant collect it even if I use One Hand Covers the Sky? Why destroy it? Thats an Ascension Pill! exclaimed the Flame Giant in surprise. Isnt one enough for you? asked Song Jian. Sarch* The n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its not about enough or not, thats an Ascension Pill that took a hundred thousand years to refine and used countless precious materials and treasures! the Flame Giant cried out. Heh, one is sufficient. Moreover, refining it may not be without benefits for me! Song Jian said with a glance at the Flame Giant, smiling. Crack~ Suddenly, a clear cracking sound came from within the Blazing Fire Furnace. The Ascension Pill shattered completely, and a dense medicinal fragrance spread out from the furnace, turning the entire furnace a dark gold color. Seeing the Divine Pill destroyed, regret and reluctance showed on the Flame Giants face as it couldnt help but shake its head and sigh. It represented a hundred thousand years of hard work, and only three Divine Pills had been crafted, each carrying special significance to the Flame Giant. In an instant, the Blazing Fire Furnace burst into golden light, as if a sun was suspended high in the Alchemy Palace, causing Song Jians complexion to change dramatically. He found that the moment the Ascension Pill shattered, he lost connection with the Blazing Fire Furnace and could no longer control it. System: You have gained 125 points of divinity; System: You have absorbed some of the medicinal properties of the Ascension Pill, level increased by ten! System: You have absorbed some of the medicinal properties of the Ascension Pill, all attributes have increased by 30 points; System: Skill Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art has undergone a change in properties after refining the Ascension Pill, tainted with the medicinal effects of the pill. Please check the updated skill attributes after thirty minutes. System: Having refined the Ascension Pill has caused the Heaven-exterminating True Monarchs favorability towards you to drop to hatred. Once you enter the range of Heaven-exterminating True Monarchs perception, he will attack you at the first opportunity; In an instant, the system issued seven or eight notifications. Refined a single Ascension Pill had granted Song Jian a great number of benefits. A level increase of ten alone had brought him immense joy. You must understand, for Song Jian, who was already beyond level one hundred and fifty, advancing even one level required vast amounts of time and effort, something that wealth could no longer influence. Only if Song Jian found a rich vein of Purple Crystal could he possibly hope to rise ten levels in a short period. And this was just from refining an Ascension Pill. If I actually consumed a whole, intact Ascension Pill, my level might instantly soar to one hundred and eighty! Song Jians heart blazed with excitement, wishing he could immediately consume the Ascension Pill he had just obtained. In mid-air, the color of the flames emitted from the Blazing Fire Furnace began to change. The original dark red hue showed a tinge of bright white at the edges, but before long, the Blazing Fire Furnace slowly dissipated in the air, and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art in the skill slot was temporarily sealed, not to be used again for thirty minutes. What are you planning to do next, Song Jian? the Flame Giant asked. What about you, will you continue to guard this place? asked Song Jian. Hahaha, Ive been trapped here for over a hundred thousand years. If it werent for this Ascension Pill, I would have left this place long ago. Without the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, a mere Alchemy Furnace could never confine me! the Flame Giant lamented, Now that Ive taken the finished Ascension Pill, and have become mortal enemies with Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, I need to get as far away from here as possible and hope to avoid him After all that talk, didnt you say that Heaven-exterminating True Monarch was already fallen? Now why do you need to avoid him? Song Jian wondered aloud. Having not appeared for a hundred thousand years, I truly thought he had perished. But, at the moment I obtained the Ascension Pill Fear crept onto the Flame Giants face as he shook his head, At that moment, I, I felt the presence of Heaven-exterminating True Monarch. He C hes still alive! Just how powerful is Heaven-exterminating True Monarch? Song Jian furrowed his brows. The system had already determined that there was enmity between him and Heaven-exterminating True Monarch. If they were to meet, it would be a fight to the death. Heaven-exterminating True Monarch is a formidable divine-level powerhouse, and not just an ordinary one. Although he is not at the God King level, he is extremely close to it. One could say he is at the pinnacle of the divine level! the Flame Giant hesitated, That was his strength a hundred thousand years ago. Had the True Monarch not fallen over these years, with the passing of time, he might have already stepped into the realm of God King At this thought, the Flame Giant couldnt help but shiver, the flames around him trembling violently. The joy from obtaining the Ascension Pill instantly vanished without a trace. Even if it took the Ascension Pill and reached the divine level, the gap between it and Heaven-exterminating True Monarch was vast. Should they meet, it would just be the difference between being extinguished with one slap or two. At that thought, the Flame Giant became particularly dejected and even lost interest in continuing the conversation with Song Jian. After a glance at Song Jian, the Giant turned into a gust of flame and vanished inside the Alchemy Palace. Scared off? Song Jian was taken aback. He looked around and then fixed his gaze on the Alchemy Furnace. It was a treasure containing a Weapon Spirit, invaluable. To leave it would be a tremendous waste! Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, whether you are still alive or not, such a treasure has remained in the Alchemy Palace for over a hundred thousand years. It seems that its not something you deeply care about. In that case, I might as well benefit from it Song Jian laughed, reaching out to take possession of the Divine Alchemy Furnace. Just as his hand touched the Alchemy Furnace, he immediately received a system warning. Chapter 1619 - Chapter 1619 Chapter 1620 Heaven-exterminating True Monarch Chapter 1619: Chapter 1620: Heaven-exterminating True Monarch Chapter 1619: Chapter 1620: Heaven-exterminating True Monarch ` System: This item is a precious possession belonging to the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch. Once touched, it will trigger the disdain of the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch towards you, and your favorability will directly drop to dead enemy status! Do you wish to continue? Yes/No Song Jian was taken aback, a dead enemy? Should the favorability truly drop to dead enemy status, there would likely be no chance of reconciliation with the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch ever again. A dead enemy meant an enemy for life; unless one party died, this kind of relationship wouldnt possibly be lifted. Moreover, no matter how far Song Jian was from the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, the possibility of the latter actively seeking revenge was terrifyingly greater than mere hatred. Especially since the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch was an actual divine peak strength powerhouse who mightve already reached God King Level; with Song Jians current strength, he was somewhat strained even against ordinary divine-level powerhouses, let alone a God King Level one. A God King Level powerhouse actively seeking revenge, just thinking about it feels terrifying! Song Jian sighed, silently putting the alchemy furnace into his inventory. In an instant, a line of blood-red system notification appeared in front of him. System: Your relationship with the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch has dropped to dead enemy status! This status is permanently locked; peace will not be restored until one side is completely destroyed! Song Jian laughed, seemingly unfazed, and turned to walk out of the Alchemy Palace. I bet you cant come out! Having not made an appearance for a hundred thousand years, if he could appear, he would have done so by now. The Ascension Pill had already been successfully refined, and he hadnt shown up, so it was highly likely that he was trapped or sealed. Besides, this was the Ascension Secret Realm; even if he regained his freedom, leaving the realm would not be easy. By the time you find me, I will probably have reached the God King Level strength as well! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, within the secret realm, located tens of thousands of kilometers away from the Alchemy Palace, there lay a sprawling complex of palaces, resplendent and golden. The vast complex bathed in golden light, which made its surroundings seem like a celestial paradise. Approaching, one would see that these palaces were enveloped by a dome of glittering golden light, and beyond that dome, an endless sea of black fog monsters swirled. These black fog monsters lacked form and substance; they constantly altered their shapes, sometimes even merging with each other. With ferocious and twisted features, they ceaselessly battered the golden barrier to no avail, as waves crashing helplessly against the rocks. sea??h th n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, countless guards clad in golden helmets and armor stood firmly in front of the palaces within the light dome. In one of these palaces, a dozen divine-level powerhouses in robes were seated in a circle inside the main hall, seemingly engaged in a discussion. These dozen divine-level powerhouses, wearing robes of different colors, emitted an aura of terror, which would likely make any ordinary person tremble with fear at a mere glance. Just then, an elder with white hair suddenly stood up, his face filled with anger as he exclaimed, Insolence! All eyes turned towards the white-haired elder. At this moment, the golden-armored powerhouse in the seat of honor furrowed his brow and inquired, Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, what has happened? Your Majesty, the Ascension Pill I was refining has been stolen! The white-haired elder bowed towards the seat of honor, his face still seething with anger, yet he spoke respectfully. The Ascension Pill? someone beside the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch exclaimed in surprise. Wasnt the Ascension Pill something you started refining when the black fog devil first appeared? Its been a hundred thousand years; youve actually succeeded? ` Indeed, I went to Abyssal Hell and captured a Flame Giant Demon, purged it of its demonic nature, and imprisoned it in an alchemy furnace. After I left, the Flame Giant was left to guard the furnace. A hundred thousand years have passed, and the Ascension Pill has been successfully crafted! Heaven-exterminating True Monarch said. Heh, a creature from Hell? You havent shown yourself for a hundred thousand years, they probably thought you had long since fallen. Now that the Ascension Pill is made, it naturally belongs to themCnothing surprising! a white-robed middle-aged man laughed out loud. Damn it, at the moment it took the Ascension Pill, it should have known that I hadnt fallen, but it still dared to leave with the Ascension Pill. Such audacity! After Ive killed those black fog demons, I will hunt it down no matter where it hides, whether in the heavens or the earth Heaven-exterminating True Monarch gritted his teeth, the fury in him almost palpable. I fear by the time you find it, the Ascension Pill will already have been consumed by it, someone said gleefully, looking at Heaven-exterminating True Monarch with a smile. Hmph, even if it has consumed it, at most it will break through to the Demi-God Level. Such an existence can easily be eradicated by me! Heaven-exterminating True Monarch snorted coldly, I hope its smart enough to know that I havent fallen and properly guards the Ascension Pill. Otherwise, I will make it realize how easy death can be! The Ascension Pill consumed by someone at the peak of the Legendary Realm is such a waste! They can absorb at most only one-tenth or two of its medicinal power, another person said enviously, That is a Divine Pill, best suited for God-level strongholds to consume. A single Divine Pill could at least create a God King Level powerhouse Such a pity, such a pity A group of strongholds shook their heads and sighed. Not to mention crafting, just searching for the materials required to make the Ascension Pill was already as difficult as reaching the heavens, let alone crafting it. Someday Heaven-exterminating True Monarch sat down resentfully, unable to hide the anger on his face. Not long after sitting down, Heaven-exterminating True Monarch suddenly stood up again, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood, his complexion instantly turned pale and his body shook, muttering hatefully, Thief Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, whats happened to you? a God-level stronghold beside him was shocked and hurried to support Heaven-exterminating True Monarch. For a moment, more than a dozen God-level strongholds in the hall were also alarmed. Heaven-exterminating True Monarch looked as if he had sustained a grave injury that reached his core. True Monarch, its just an Ascension Pill, dont be so angry that you harm your own body Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, as long as the black fog demons are eliminated, all of us from the Heavenly Palace will surely help you capture that Flame Giant Demon. Theres no need for such fury! People tried to persuade him, but Heaven-exterminating True Monarchs complexion did not improve and seemed to show signs of getting worse. Heaven-exterminating True Monarch, what has happened to you? the Master of the Heavenly Palace asked with furrowed brows, sensing that the Origin Power of Heaven-exterminating True Monarch was damaged, something that couldnt be caused by mere anger. My Nine Profound Melting Sky Furnace has been stolen by that thief! Heaven-exterminating True Monarch spewed another mouthful of blood, mumbling to himself. What, the Nine Profound Melting Sky Furnace stolen? That Flame Giant dared to be so bold and relentless, simply courting death! The Master of the Heavenly Palace also showed a hint of shock on his face. The Nine Profound Melting Sky Furnace of Heaven-exterminating True Monarch was an exquisite divine artifact, in the entire Heavenly Palace, only the Chaos Creation Furnace of the Master of the Heavenly Palace was slightly superior in quality. No, its not the Flame Giant, its someone else! Heaven-exterminating True Monarch wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, laughed out of fury, and said, The Nine Profound Melting Sky Furnace is my life-bound divine artifact, containing my Origin Power. No matter where it is in the world, I can sense its location. Once I regain my freedom, through this sense, I will catch that thief, no matter where, and shred him into a million pieces! Chapter 1620 - Chapter 1620 Chapter 1621 Dark Mist Blood Demon Chapter 1620: Chapter 1621: Dark Mist Blood Demon Chapter 1620: Chapter 1621: Dark Mist Blood Demon Godly weapons that have a Weapon Spirit cannot simply be stolen. Just like Song Jians Sky-breaking Sword, even if it gets lost, it wont be long before the Sky-breaking Sword will fly back to him on its own. Moreover, no matter when or where, Song Jian can sense the location of the Sky-breaking Sword. This is the function of the Weapon Spirit. However, this effect is not impossible to remove. As long as the seal isolates it, the connection between the Weapon Spirit and its master will be cut off. Then, spending some time to erase the soul imprint of the master in the Weapon Spirit will naturally eliminate such a hidden danger. Knowing this, Song Jian was even more fixated on this Alchemy Furnace. Once it was tucked into his inventory, it was as if it had been sealed off. No matter where the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch was, he wouldnt be able to sense the existence of the Alchemy Furnace. And the Alchemy Furnace couldnt break out of the inventory on its own to return to its master. Ive struck it rich! Song Jian thought to himself, happiness showing on his face. After leaving the Alchemy Palace, Song Jian finally had the chance to focus on the newly acquired Ascension Pill. By now, the originally dark red Ascension Pill had slowly returned to its dark gold color, turning into a Golden Pill. Within the Golden Pill, one could faintly see the Seven-colored Divine Light being nurtured. Taking a Divine Pill is different from taking other medicinal pills. One must find a quiet and safe place, and it also takes time to absorb the medicines properties. During this period, any disturbances are prohibited. Otherwise, not only would one fail to fully absorb the medicinal properties, but it could also cause damage to oneself. Therefore, Song Jian decided to leave the secret realm and return to the Imperial Sword Sect before taking the Ascension Pill! There are ten days left before leaving the secret realm. Its best to just wander around casually for these ten days, no need to take further risks in dangerous places! Song Jian thought to himself. In the blink of an eye, almost a month had passed since entering the secret realm. When the time was up, all the disciples who entered would automatically leave the secret realm. It was uncertain how many of the nine Divine Sword Sect disciples would remain after ten days, but if they could make it out alive, they definitely would have gained something! Song Jian continued walking forward. This secret realm lacked the sun, the moon, and the stars; there was no day or night. The sky was overcast as if evening was approaching with the threat of rain, and it remained unchanged. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This environment was somewhat familiar to Song Jian. It was very similar to when he had first entered the game and found himself in Doomsday City. Could it be that this secret realm was actually a world in a doomsday state as well? One day, Song Jian was walking through the desolate wilderness. There were no buildings around, not even plants; they had all disappeared. All that could be seen were patches of dark brown rocks of various sizes. Some rocks had weathered away, appearing intact but actually extremely fragile. Only the outer layer of the rock shell was somewhat hard. With a press of a finger, one could easily create a large hole, and fine rock powder would spew out from the inside. Huh, theres a smell of blood Song Jian suddenly stopped in his tracks, his perception spreading instantly in all directions. Expanding his perception to its utmost limit was exhausting for Song Jian and couldnt be sustained constantly. Normally, he spread his perception to a radius of about ten meters, serving as an early warning system. If a situation arose, he would then extend his perception to the maximum distance. This method of probing was both secretive and less draining on him. Quickly, Song Jian chose a direction and dashed forward. In no time, a corpse appeared before his eyes. It was a body dressed in the attire of a Divine Sword Sect disciple, with a clear wound on the neck, and no other injuries. The face bore a peaceful expression, looking as if the persons throat had been slit in their sleep, leading to death from blood loss. Looking at the pool of blood around the neck, Song Jians brow furrowed slightly. Although the scent of blood was strong, the amount of blood that had flown out was obviously less than what an adult should have. The rest of the blood seemed to have been sucked away by some creature. A vampire? The first impression that came to Song Jians mind was a vampire. When killing, vampires always suck the victims blood and secrete a hallucinogenic substance into the victims body, causing them to die without noticing. Vampires target ordinary people, and only ordinary people are completely defenseless against vampires. But the disciples of the Divine Sword Sect are powerful. Even a Legendary Realm vampire wouldnt be able to kill a peak third-stage Combat Power warrior without any reaction! Song Jian thought to himself, Unless its a Demi-God Level, or a God Level strength vampire, then it might be possible for him to die without any reaction! How could a vampire with god-level strength appear in this secret realm? Song Jian furrowed his brow and bent down to examine it closely. After a while, Song Jian shook his head and stood up! These wounds werent caused by a vampire, Song Jian muttered to himself. The wounds caused by a vampire would be two fang marks, not like the ones right now that seemed to have been sliced open by a sharp weapon. Just at that moment, the shadow of a rock behind Song Jian started to tremble slightly; then, a ghostly monster slowly emerged from the shadow. This monster looked like a cluster of black mist, constantly changing shape in the air just like a puff of smoke blown by the wind. The monster approached Song Jian without making a sound. When it was less than three meters away from him, it suddenly transformed into a large black net and swiftly engulfed Song Jian. Whoosh~ A brilliant burst of Sword Qi split the entire black net in two, a piercing scream echoed as two balls of mist writhed in the air, merging into one another. But no matter how it twisted, there was always one wound that could not heal. At the site of the wound, chaotic Sword Qi continuously devoured the energy of the black mist, causing wrenching, heartrending pain that made the monster let out a series of wails! Song Jian narrowed his eyes and released his Perception Eye to check the attributes of the monster before him. Dark Mist Blood Demon, early stage of Legendary Realm, Level 125, Vitality Points: 30 million, Special traits: Blood Devouring; A Dark Mist Blood Demon of the Legendary Realm, relying on hiding in the shadows of rocks to ambush passersby, this disciple of the Divine Sword Sect likely met his end after being attacked and drained of all his blood Song Jian thought to himself. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Several more strands of chaotic Sword Light briefly appeared in the void, slicing the Dark Mist Blood Demon into several pieces, and damage points in the tens of thousands floated up from the Dark Mist Blood Demons head. The Dark Mist Blood Demon, now split apart, screamed even more agonizingly; the fragments of mist tried to merge back together, but the chaos Sword Qi prevented them from fusing. Countless tens of thousands of damage points continued to float up from the Dark Mist Blood Demons head, losing millions of Vitality Points in a matter of seconds. As time passed, the sustained damage increased further. Human food! The Dark Mist Blood Demon actually spoke human language, its voice resonating through the void, spreading an invisible fluctuation in all directions. Song Jian gave a slight smile, ready to use his skills to finish it off. This creature had high resistance to physical attacks, and if it were not for the special effects of the chaotic Sword Qi, this Dark Mist Blood Demon would not have lost so many Vitality Points! However, the Red Lotus Karma Fire was the bane of such creatures. With the Thousand Swords Art, he could easily destroy it! Just as Song Jian was about to kill the monster in front of him, his expression suddenly changed, and he soared into the air, flew halfway up, and looked into the distance. Chapter 1621 - Chapter 1621 Chapter 1622 Divine Domain Cultivator Chapter 1621: Chapter 1622: Divine Domain Cultivator Chapter 1621: Chapter 1622: Divine Domain Cultivator Song Jian soared into the air, looking into the distance. What is this thing Song Jians face was full of surprise. He saw that a vast shadow had appeared in the distance, looming like a tidal wave, and rapidly surging towards his location, swallowing everything in darkness as it advanced. A sense of danger overwhelmed him, alarm bells ringing in his head. Only when it drew near did Song Jian realize that this dark tide was actually composed of innumerable Dark Mist Blood Demons. They gathered together, thousands in number, and their speed was extremely fast! Song Jians complexion drastically changed. All these Dark Mist Blood Demons were Legendary Realm BOSSesCfaced with such a multitude of creatures, even with his Demi-God Level strength, he would be no match for them! How can there be so many creatures in this secret realm? Why did the Divine Sword Sect not mention anything about it previously? Song Jian rapidly fled into the distance. Before entering the secret realm, the Divine Sword Sect had provided some information about it, but there was absolutely no mention that the realm would contain such an overwhelming number of Legendary Realm creatures. The Dark Mist Blood Demons behind him swarmed forward, instantly engulfing one of their own kind that had been sliced into several pieces by the chaotic Sword Qi. In moments, only a few drops of black blood remained on the ground, with nothing else left behind. Like a tidal wave, the Dark Mist Blood Demons chased after Song Jian with astonishing speed, almost as fast as Song Jians Sword Flight Art. Looking from afar, it was as if a surfer was being chased by a giant wave, tens of meters high. Theres no escape, their speed is too fast, they are formless, and their numbers are vast. Even a Divine Level powerhouse would likely be overwhelmed by their sheer mass, Song Jian thought to himself as he desperately ran for his life. The Dark Mist Blood Demons behind him congealed and merged with each other, forming an enormous hand that blotted out the sky as it reached out to grab Song Jian. Song Jians feet moved even faster. The black hand came crashing down, pulverizing a mountain peak beneath it, but Song Jian narrowly avoided it by brushing past the fingertips of the dark hand. After the mountain was reduced to rubble, the black hand also dispersed, turning back into countless Dark Mist Blood Demons, roaring as they continued their relentless pursuit. The only way to evade them now was to seek refuge in the Divine Country, but Song Jian hesitated, Entering the Divine Country would certainly avoid these creatures, but if they do not leave, I might really be trapped here. Just then, a sharp pain suddenly shot through Song Jians back, as if a burning iron rod had penetrated straight through from behind. Song Jian was shocked and turned his head to see that from the black tide behind him, a huge bow had emerged. Countless Dark Mist Blood Demons condensed into a slender arrow, aimed directly at Song Jians back. Im going to die! Song Jian exclaimed in horror. Normally, it would be very difficult for Legendary Realm creatures to besiege a Demi-God Level being. Once breaking through to Demi-God Level, the advantage of numbers becomes insignificant, as Demi-God Level powerhouses have mastered the Power of Law. Once their Law Domain is activated, no matter how many Legendary Realm powerhouses there are, they will be suppressed upon entering the Law Domain, and wont even be able to approach a Demi-God Level being. However, in this secret realm, these Dark Mist Blood Demons were quite special. Although they only possessed Legendary Realm power, they were exceedingly difficult to kill, and could only be ground down bit by bit. This gave them an opportunity to exploit; once their numbers reached a certain threshold, they could potentially threaten a Demi-God Level powerhouse. But even then, that was merely a threat; to instantly kill a Demi-God Level being was virtually impossible, which was why Song Jian was so startled. His perception was incredibly sharp; he truly felt the threat of death. With a thought, Song Jians figure immediately vanished from the spot. With this move, he might avoid the fatal blow, but it also completely cut off any possibility of continuing to flee. Whoosh~ Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment after Song Jian disappeared, a dark figure tore through the void, even ripping a long, narrow crack in space itself, shooting towards the location where Song Jian had just been. In the distance, the Dark Mist Demons besieging the Heavenly Palace suddenly surged into a frenzy, relentlessly assaulting the palaces defenses. The golden-helmed and golden-armored warriors guarding the Heavenly Palace gripped their weapons tightly, becoming more alert. What has happened? the voice of the Master of the Heavenly Palace echoed throughout the entire Heavenly Palace, and in an instant, his divine consciousness swept across all directions like a sweeping storm. Outside the Heavenly Palace, amidst the dark tide, countless Dark Mist Demons began to converge, forming a gigantic face over a kilometer in diameter that stared fixedly at the Heavenly Palaces location. Song Qi, this world is doomed to Destruction. Do you really think escaping with someone who possesses a Divine Domain can save you? the sinister face roared toward the direction of the Heavenly Palace. The Master of the Heavenly Palaces heart stirred, but without changing his expression, he said, Dark Mist Demons, you were born out of catastrophe, and though you are tenacious and hard to exterminate, killing you does grant great benefits. Do you really think we have no tricks up our sleeves? My backups are more than just a single cultivator with a Divine Domain! Hahaha, backups? The sinister face laughed heartily and bellowed loudly, No matter how many tricks you have, Song Qi, I will break through your turtle shell and devour you! Having said that, the huge face dissipated, transforming into a towering tsunami that pressed towards the defensive barrier of the Heavenly Palace. With a thunderous boom, the entire Heavenly Palace trembled slightly. The black tidal wave disintegrated, but several streams of black tide broke free, flying towards a specific target. Sitting high in the palace, the Master of the Heavenly Palace pondered for a long while before suddenly asking, Gentlemen, among the generals, who possesses a Divine Domain? Divine Domain? We only cultivate our own bodies; who would practice such crooked and evil methods? a Demi-God Level powerhouse said contemptuously. Hehe, although Divine Domains are considered insignificant in our eyes, its undeniable that sometimes they do have strong life-preserving abilities Whats the use? You can avoid disaster temporarily, but can you hide for a lifetime? Retreating into a Divine Domain consumes more energy, and it wont be long before the domains resources are depleted, leading to exile into the Endless Star Domain, a fate worse than death, huh! A group of Demi-God Level powerhouses seemed very disdainful of cultivating Divine Domains. The Master of the Heavenly Palace fell silent, then after a moment, waved his hand, no longer continuing the conversation, wearing a contemplative expression. At this moment, Song Jian had already taken refuge within the Shattered Divine Realm, evading the previous fatal arrow. However, even though he hid in the Divine Country, the sensation of a death threat still lingered, causing his heart to sink. These monsters are actually waiting in the same place Just as Song Jian had anticipated, tens of thousands of Dark Mist Blood Demons had actually stopped in the very spot where he disappeared. After a while, all these Dark Mist Blood Demons vanished into the shadows of the rocks surrounding them, and in a short time, the area became completely desolate. Chapter 1622 - Chapter 1622 Chapter 1623 Just Happened to Bump Into Chapter 1622: Chapter 1623: Just Happened to Bump Into Chapter 1622: Chapter 1623: Just Happened to Bump Into In the Divine Country, Song Jian was anxiously waiting, hoping for the Dark Mist Blood Demons to leave on their own. He hadnt expected that these creatures didnt have a fixed abode; as long as there was a shadow, they could perfectly blend into it. Elsewhere, the nine disciples of the Divine Sword Sect were dwindling in numbers, with only the last three remaining in the secret realm for exploration. These three disciples were in tattered clothes, yet they were all in high spirits. Senior brother, this expedition into the secret realm has truly been a windfall. I never imagined I could break through to the Legendary Realm so quickly! a young disciple said with joy clearly showing on his face, laughing. Guo Lian, you are the last among us three to break through to the Legendary Realm, whats there to be excited about? A female disciple said disdainfully, Youve made progress, but that doesnt mean the other senior and junior brothers havent. Maybe their gains are even greater than ours! Lian Yue is right. Although we have all broken through to the Legendary Realm, we shouldnt become complacent. Remember last time? If it hadnt been for Junior Sister Lian Yues use of the Seductive Ring, we might all have perished at the hands of that Dark Mist creature! an older disciple said gravely. Yes, senior brother, but now if we encounter that monster again, with the strength of the three of us, we can surely kill it, and then our cultivation will greatly increase! Guo Lian said, full of confidence. Just then, a thunderous roar like a mountainous tsunami suddenly came from a distance. The three of them froze, exchanged glances, and saw a deep fear in each others eyes. What what kind of monster is that Guo Lians face turned pale, and he said with fear. You two wait here, Ill go and take a look. Be on your guard! Liu Su said in a low voice, clutching the long sword in his hand, and slowly moved forward. In a short time, his figure disappeared from the other two disciples sight. After a long while, Liu Su had not yet returned. Surrounded by silence, Guo Lian shrank his neck and asked in a low voice, Junior sister, senior brother has been gone for so long. Could something have happened to him? Lian Yue glared fiercely at Guo Lian and snorted coldly, Coward, the three of us at the Legendary Realm can walk sideways in this secret realm. Those monsters are, at most, at the Legendary Realm. What are you afraid of? But the senior brothers who came out of the secret realm earlier said that there might be beings at the Demi-God Level inside Guo Lian said sheepishly. Might be, do you know what might be means? Lian Yue scolded, If there were really beings at the Demi-God Level, how could those senior brothers have possibly come back? Guo Lian didnt know how to counter that and just stood on the side with a forced smile, but he was ready to flee at any moment. After waiting for another fifteen minutes, they saw Li Su running towards them as fast as he could, while signaling frantically to them as he ran. Senior brother, why arent you flying with your sword? Both hurried to meet him, and Guo Lian asked puzzled. Silence! Liu Sus expression changed dramatically and he quickly covered Guo Lians mouth, speaking in a low voice. Senior brother, what happened? Lian Yue asked in a hushed voice. Ahead, there is a large swarm of monsters Liu Sus complexion shifted, speaking in a low voice, Its like a tidal wave, dense and countless. These monsters, monsters are all at the Legendary Realms strength, and among this horde, I, I also felt, felt Liu Su turned deathly pale, as if he had encountered something beyond belief. Senior brother, what did you feel exactly? Could it be that there really are monsters with Demi-God Level strength? Guo Lians lips trembled as he asked, seeming to have realized something. ` Liu Su took a deep breath, slowly nodded, and hurriedly led the two in the opposite direction. Lian Yue and Guo Lian were shaking all over. They had not expected that within this secret realm, there would actually be an existence at a Demi-God Level. The two kept silent and desperately followed behind Liu Su. In such a situation, the three no longer dared to even consider flying through the air; not only was it slow, but it also made a lot of noise, which could easily attract the attention of monsters. What they didnt expect was that, as the three of them were fleeing, a black mist demon slowly emerged from the shadow of a rock, staring at their retreating figures for a long time. It let out an inaudible hiss and then kept shadow traveling through various shadows, chasing after the trio. This black mist demon was actually capable of instantaneously moving through shadows. Before long, it had caught up with Liu Su and the others, keeping a distance behind them while continuously making that inaudible sound, summoning possible companions lurking nearby. At this moment, Song Jian was hiding within the Shattered Divine Realm, and although he could not sense the outside situation, he always felt an ominous threat hanging over his head. What to do? Do I have to keep hiding in the Shattered Divine Realm? If the time in the secret realm runs out and I dont leave, wont I be trapped here forever? Song Jian thought to himself. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He closed his eyes and began to sense the location of the two Trees of Life. Being inside the secret realm had significantly reduced his perception of the Trees of Life. Now Song Jian could only vaguely sense their presence, but he couldnt pinpoint their exact location. Under these circumstances, he didnt dare to use the Trees of Life to travel, lest he become lost in the River of Time and Space. Just as Song Jian didnt know what to do, the black mist demons that had previously hidden in the shadows seemed to have received some sort of signal. One after another, they emerged from the shadows and roared as they converged together. At that moment, Liu Su and the others complexions drastically changed. They felt the sudden appearance of a large number of black mist demons around them, seemingly having completely encircled them. However, the good news was that these black mist demons were not high-level; the strongest among them was only at the Legendary Realm, comparable to their own strength. The Demi-God Level black mist demon perceived by Liu Su had not appeared. Master, senior brother, what should we do? Lian Yue was so scared she was almost crying. There were at least three days left before they could leave the secret realm, and they didnt have a single place to hide for such a long time. Send a distress signal, run in that direction, I remember, theres a stone forest there, we can hide in the stone forest! Liu Su pointed in a direction, grinding her teeth as she spoke. At this moment, the three of them were out of options. Guo Lian took out a signal arrow from his bosom and threw it into the sky. Then, without looking back, they headed towards the stone forest Liu Su had mentioned. Inside the Divine Country, Song Jian, who was seated on the divine throne deep in thought, suddenly felt the pricking sensation of threat dissipate slowly, a surge of joy causing him to sit upright. Did those dark demons leave? Song Jian asked in surprise. With a thought, Song Jians figure vanished from the Divine Country and reappeared in the secret realm. Indeed, the black mist demons around him had vanished without a trace. Just as Song Jian was overwhelmed with joy, he suddenly saw three bedraggled figures rushing toward his position. ` Chapter 1623 - Chapter 1623 Chapter 1624 Star Destruction Chapter 1623: Chapter 1624: Star Destruction Chapter 1623: Chapter 1624: Star Destruction Song Jian looked at the three people, all of whom were at the Legendary Realm. However, their aura fluctuated, clearly having just stepped into the threshold of the Legendary Realm. Moreover, judging from their clothing, they were disciples of the Divine Sword Sect. Behind them, a large swarm of Black Fog Demons was frantically pursuing them. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Damn it, how could there be so many Black Fog Demons? Dont talk, just run! All these Black Fog Demons are at the Legendary Realm; were no match for them. Once they catch up to us, were as good as dead! Huff, huff~ there are too, too many of them Li Su and the other two were about to lose their minds. When had the Ascension Secret Realm become so dangerous? If Divine Sword Sect disciples had encountered so many Black Fog Demons before, they would have died long ago, and the Ascension Secret Realm would probably have been sealed off, forbidding any disciples from entering. Screech~ A sharp shriek emanated from the Black Fog Demons, causing Li Su and the others to lose their footing. They tumbled to the ground and skidded a great distance forward. Just then, a group of Black Fog Demons had already pounced on them, fighting against the three in a tangled mess. The three didnt dare to stay long; while resisting, they looked for an opportunity to escape backward. It was at this moment that Song Jian suddenly appeared before their eyes. The three were stunned. After recognizing Song Jians face, they all let out desperate cries for help. Song, Brother Song, save us! Lian Yue shouted loudly. The elders of the Divine Sword Sect were aware of Song Jians strength and had informed those entering the secret realm. Seeing Song Jian, Lian Yue naturally felt as though she was clutching the last straw that could save her life. Chaos Sword Canon, Star Destruction! Song Jian let out a light shout, soared into the air, and swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand like a dragon in the sky. In an instant, the light around dimmed and Song Jians figure shone brilliantly like a dazzling star in the sky! At that moment, thousands of kilometers in the sky above, one beautiful star after another suddenly emerged. These stars fell to the earth like meteors and at the moment of collision with the ground, cracks appeared on the surface of these meteors. Through these cracks, it was even possible to see the scorching lava flowing continuously. Boom~ With a booming sound, a star completely shattered, and its broken fragments scattered around like bullets. Following that, stars emerged one by one in the dark void, falling towards the earth. As they neared the ground, they suddenly burst and exploded. This scene repeated over and over, within a radius of thousands of kilometers as if it was the end of days. All the Black Fog Demons on the ground were torn into palm-sized pieces by the power of the exploding stars. The force of the stars explosions brightened the dim surroundings as if it was broad daylight. Amidst the dazzling white light, Lian Yue and the other two were blasted dozens of meters away by the blast wave. By the time they struggled to their feet again, the ground in front of them had sunk more than three meters deep, and hundreds of Legendary Realm Black Fog Blood Demons were all killed in one blow! Liu Su looked ahead, dumbfounded by the scene that resembled Hell itself, and muttered to himself, Is this the strength of a Demi-God Level powerhouse Song Jian slowly descended from mid-air. This move had taken a great toll on him, nearly depleting all of his Chaos Sword Qi. At this moment, he was even unable to perform the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. Song Jian, his face as pale as death, looked at the system notifications that flowed like a waterfall, feeling overjoyed. Although the consumption was large, the power of Star Destruction was far beyond what Red Dust Tribulation and Divine Fall could compare to. Hundreds of Legendary Realm powerhouses, especially the difficult-to-kill Dark Mist Demons, were utterly powerless against this strike. By now, Song Jians level had risen to 169. One must know, the monsters in the secret realm granted a thousandfold experience. With one sweep that annihilated hundreds of Dark Mist Demons, Song Jian had gained an immense amount of combat experience, catapulting his level up several notches! To reach the god level, one must be at least level 180 and must fully comprehend at least one Power of Law, Song Jian thought to himself. I have one complete Power Law, and many Posuo Fruits that contain Law Fragments. Posuo Fruits can be used to enhance the Time Law, but I dont know if Ill be able to fully understand the Time Law by the time I reach level 180 Song Jian had begun to sense the oddities of the game world. This world had real deities in existence, but for some reason, these genuine gods rarely appeared within the game. Those encountered in the game were mostly Demi-God Level powerhouses, and only on rare occasions did god-level powerhouses appear, who were usually severely injured and could not exhibit their true strength. These real gods will probably appear in the game world before long, and if my strength isnt raised to an equivalent realm by then, that will be the real disaster, Song Jian considered in his thoughts. Keep in mind, whether its the City of Hope or the Imperial Sword Sect, they have already offended countless real gods. If these ancient gods truly descend, Song Jian did not believe he could peacefully coexist with them! Looking at the three disciples of the Divine Sword Sect with grateful expressions on their faces, Song Jian slightly furrowed his brows and said to them, Hurry and go, you dont think thats all there is to the Dark Mist Demons, do you? No sooner had he spoken than a sharp shrieking sound arose in the distance. Liu Su and the others complexions changed. They could feel that, far away, a terrifying monster was coming, like a dark sun, whose aura was as deep as an abyss and made them shiver from afar! A, a Demi-God Level, its that Demi-God Level Dark Mist Demon Liu Sus lips trembled, unable to help but speak out. Alright, hurry and escape. There are too many Dark Mist Demons; Im no match for them. Just now I was chased by a group of Legendary Realm Dark Mist Demons with nowhere to run or hide, and I surely dont want to experience another pursuit! Song Jian said with a frown. It seemed an anomaly had occurred within the secret realm; for some reason, so many Dark Mist Demons had appeared, something that had not happened in previous openings of the realm. It could only be said that their luck was poor. Moreover, it had been so long, yet Song Jian had only encountered these three people. The fate of the other disciples of the Divine Sword Sect was likely bleak. If all the Divine Sword Sect disciples were to perish within the secret realm leaving only him to emerge, Song Jian himself would struggle to explain, as among everyone, he was the most formidable. Therefore, seeing these three, Song Jian had already resolved to save at least one person to leave with him. If possible, it would be best to rescue all three so they could exit together, saving him the trouble of having to waste words in explanation. Chapter 1624 - Chapter 1624 Chapter 1625 Volcano Chapter 1624: Chapter 1625 Volcano Chapter 1624: Chapter 1625 Volcano Stick close to me, you three; this secret realm is somewhat abnormal. If you stray too far from me, Im afraid I wont be able to protect you! Song Jian cautioned. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Understood, understood! The three of them nodded hastily in agreement. At this time, Song Jian was their only lifeline to survival, and to safely exit the secret realm, they must cling to his powerful support. Also, in just over two days, well be able to leave. Otherwise, should we find a safer place to hide for a while? Liu Su couldnt help but speak up. Yes, yes, the stone forestCthats where we planned to hide before! Guo Lians eyes lit up as he hurriedly spoke. Stone forest? What stone forest? Song Jian asked in surprise. He had explored the surrounding area for over a hundred kilometers and hadnt discovered any stone forest. Its, its in that direction. Its an underground stone forest with a very concealed entrance; those dark fog demons couldnt possibly find it Liu Su asserted confidently. Alright, lets go have a look then! Song Jian decided after a moment of contemplation. Actually, the best strategy would have been for all of them to hide in the Shattered Divine Realm, and then wait for two days before emerging. By then, even if the dark fog demons surrounded them, Song Jian still had the power to fend off their attacks momentarily, and could use the opportunity to escape the secret realm. However, the Shattered Divine Realm was Song Jians private secret, his trump card, which couldnt be so easily exposed in front of the three of them. The main issue was that the dark fog demons pursuing them were too close, and their speed too fast; even with Song Jians Demi-God level powers, he couldnt shake them off. Now with three additional burdens, it was even less likely that he could get away from them. If nothing goes wrong, in at most ten minutes, that group of dark fog demons will catch up to usand thats not even including the Demi-God level dark fog demon! Song Jian thought to himself. At this moment, Song Jian had already sensed that the group of dark fog demons behind them was even larger than the group that had previously pursued him. Although his experience fighting and hunting dark fog demons gave him an impulse to turn around and fight, for the sake of his life, he decided it was better to run first. Soon, Song Jian and the others changed direction, with Liu Su leading the way toward the underground stone forest they had mentioned. The four of them ran for their lives, and after an indeterminate amount of time, they saw a thin black line appear behind them. Looking far into the distance, this fine black line seemed endless, like a sudden appearance of a black horizon. Dark fog demonsCthat was a massive group of dark fog demons gathering together, forming a wave as mighty as a tidal surge, capable of smashing into shards anything that stood in their way. We have at most ten minutes before they catch up to us! Song Jian said gravely. He was now contemplating whether to abandon the three and escape on his own. See that black mountain peak ahead? Its right there! Pointing at a slightly blurred mountain peak ahead, Liu Su panted heavily as he spoke. Looking up, Song Jian saw a towering mountain peak in the distance, its body dark brown, with plumes of white vapor rising from within. From afar, Song Jian could feel the heat waves hitting his face. Are you sure its near that mountain peak? Song Jian asked in surprise. If even he could feel the scorching heat, it was imaginable how hot the mountain peak was. Likely, before even getting close, Liu Su and the others would faint from the heat and then be baked dry. Thats the placeCits an active volcano that could erupt at any time Liu Sus forehead was slick with sweat as he gasped for breath, The underground stone forest we discovered is near that mountain peak. As long as we enter the underground stone forest, we can hide from those dark fog demons Boom~ Just then, a distant peak suddenly erupted with a roar, spewing black smoke from its summit, accompanied by countless sparks shooting up into the sky. From afar, the sight was quite spectacular. Liu Su and her two companions were already exhausted, their speed gradually decreasing, when Song Jian, with a thought, summoned a majestic Golden Giant Dragon in front of them. Get on! Song Jian commanded, leaping onto the back of the Golden Giant Dragon first. Liu Su and the others were overjoyed. Given their current speed, they would probably have a hard time outrunning the black mist creature. Without a word, they used their last bit of strength to jump onto the dragons back and then collapsed, gasping for air. Feeling others mount its back, the Golden Giant Dragon Kamata seemed somewhat dissatisfied. A shade of discontent flickered through its dark gold eyes, and it was about to vent its anger when Song Jian stopped it. Run, theres a monster chasing us! Song Jian slapped Kamatas head and shouted loudly. A monster? What kind of monster warrants my, Kamata the Golden Giant Dragon, to shrink back and flee? I am a peak warrior of the Legendary Realm, from the Dragon Clan Roar~ Following the direction Song Jian pointed in, Kamata cast a casual glance back and was immediately at a loss for words. With an angry roar, it spread its massive wings and soared into the air like an arrow. Kamata was incredibly fast, yet, its speed was not much different from Song Jians Sword Flight Art, which meant it couldnt shake off the black mist creature. However, this speed was enough to give Liu Su and her companions some relief. At least they could reach the underground stone forest they mentioned before the black mist creature caught up to them. The three individuals sprawled on Kamatas back let out a breath, feeling like they had narrowly escaped death. Just a moment ago, they had genuinely feared that Song Jian would abandon them and flee alone. Song, Brother Song, we really owe you one this time! Liu Su said with a face full of gratitude. If previously there was a competitive relationship between Song Jian and the disciples of the Divine Sword Sect, at this moment, their relationship had undergone a complete transformation. The Golden Giant Dragon quickly flew toward the mountain peak. Gazing at the smoke spewing from the summit, Kamata seemed quite interested, even harboring the thought of diving into the lava for a bath. But Song Jian promptly stopped its next move, recalling it back into Pet Space. This was no time for leisure, as a large group of black mist creatures was still in pursuit. Where is it? Song Jian asked. Although they were still some distance from the volcano, sweat had already begun to bead on Song Jians forehead. The temperature here was more than ten times higher than that of an ordinary volcano. Considering Song Jians physical condition, he wouldnt be hurt even if he stepped barefoot into lava, yet the heat from this volcano was clearly exceeding his limits. Right there! Liu Su and her companions were visibly weaker compared to Song Jian, looking like they were on the verge of collapsing, as they pointed forward with a low voice. Facing the direction they were pointing, Song Jian saw a stretch of mountain rock with a crack in it. The crack was only wide enough for one person and seemed bottomless. A faint white steam rose slowly from the crevice. Song Jians eyes narrowed as he led the three of them toward the crack. As they approached, he suddenly discovered that the fissure, which was originally exuding white heat, was emanating a refreshing coolness. This contrast left Song Jian in astonishment, but Liu Su and the others, as if they already knew, couldnt wait to squeeze through the crack. Chapter 1625 - Chapter 1625 Chapter 1626 Transforming into a Dragon Chapter 1625: Chapter 1626: Transforming into a Dragon Chapter 1625: Chapter 1626: Transforming into a Dragon Song Jian followed the three into a crevice in the mountain rock; as soon as he entered, he felt a cool mist hit his face. In fact, the mist that hit his face also had a temperature of eighty or ninety degreesCordinary people sprayed by it would have their faces instantly corrode, but compared to the scorching heat outside, the air spilling out from the crevices in the mountain rock already felt incredibly cool. Phew, move inside, and there will be an underground cave, filled with stalactites over a vast area Lian Yue said softly, having run all the way here. Even with the aid of the Golden Giant Dragon, the three were greatly exhausted, their breath still not settled down. Song Jian nodded, his Mental Strength reaching far ahead, and he did not detect any dangers. This mountain rock crevice was quite peculiar, resembling a special passage. Bending their waists, after walking more than ten zhang, the four quickly saw the end. Song Jian stood at the end of the passage, looked ahead, and couldnt help but take a sharp breath. This was the Molten Rock Cave, with the ceiling dozens of meters high overhead, where countless cone-shaped stalactites hung, their surfaces dry and cracked, looking like they could break off at any moment. The ground was pitch black, with systematically arranged fissures covering the entire floor, from which steaming hot magma emanated. Around these fissures, numerous pillars five or six meters tall rose from the ground, dense and jumbled, resembling an underground forest. Seeing the stone forest before them, Liu Su and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief safety at last. Black fog demons dont dare to come here? Song Jian asked curiously. They shouldnt dare. Once, a black fog demon from the Legendary Realm chased us to this stone forest, but after we entered, it retreated. It seemed afraid to enter We dont know why! Li Su explained. Eh, what is that? Song Jian suddenly pointed ahead and asked. Liu Su followed Song Jians pointing direction and was startled, also feeling shocked, Yes, it seems like a pile of skeletal remains Didnt seem to be there before, did it appear later? Guo Lian wondered. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its also possible that we didnt notice last time. After all, we only went to the edge of the stone forest and didnt go deep Lian Yue said hesitantly. Now, the four stood on a small step, looking out into the distance, and could see that within the stone forest lay an enormous skeletal structure, stretching across the interior, shaped seemingly like that of a giant serpent. But the serpent was so large, it resembled a mountain range. If Song Jian hadnt been so eagle-eyed, it would have been very difficult to detect that this was the remains of a giant creature. Could it be that those black fog demons dare not approach the stone forest because of the remains of this creature? Liu Su murmured to herself. Even in death, a powerful creature would emit terrifying energy fluctuations. Lower-level monsters could sense such fluctuations and thus dared not come near the domain of powerful creatures. Such fluctuations were difficult for humans to sense, unless they were very close, and then they might feel a pressure-like energy fluctuation. Lets go, take a closer look. A creature that could even instill fear in a Legendary Realm black fog demon is definitely not an ordinary monster! Song Jian said in a low voice, leading the way toward the stone forest. Liu Su and the other two exchanged helpless glances; all they wanted was to take refuge in the stone forest for a while and leave once the time in the secret realm was up. Now, with the secret realm undergoing strange changes and the danger increasing dozens or even hundreds of times, even if they all advanced to the Legendary Realm, they would still find it difficult to move an inch here! Isnt it better to just wait patiently until the secret realms time expires and then leave Lian Yue muttered, glancing at Liu Su and Guo Lian. With no other choice, the three of them reluctantly followed Song Jian. Here, Song Jian was their only strong support, and they had to cling to him tightly; otherwise, if they encountered monsters they couldnt deal with while he was not around, they would have no other way out but death. After entering the stone forest, Song Jian noticed that the temperature had dropped even further. Although there were ravines underfoot with magma rolling inside, the temperature within the stone forest was at most about forty or fifty degrees Celsius, which even ordinary people could endure for some time. This volcano is really strange; outside, the heat is unbearable even for those in the Legendary Realm, but as you go inside, the temperature drops significantly Song Jian thought curiously. Logically, since they were inside a volcano, the temperature should be hotter than outside. Passing through the stone forest, the group soon reached a gigantic skeleton. Upon closer inspection, it indeed turned out to be the remains of a giant serpent. The dark gray skeleton glowed faintly, stood several meters tall, was hundreds of meters long, and crushed countless stone pillars beneath it, although some intact pillars pierced through the skeleton and were mixed among the bones. The skull of the giant serpent had a hole more than a meter in diameter on one side, surrounded by broken patterns. In the center of the skull, there was a horn as thick as an arm and just over three feet long, emitting a pitch-black glow. Most of the time, a monsters strength is proportional to its size. Such a terrifying creature, if alive, would probably be even bigger, Song Jian thought to himself. Standing in front of the skeleton, Song Jian immediately felt a pressure like massive waves crashing down, a pressure that did not act on the body but on the depths of the soul. At that moment, in Song Jians mind, a colossal one-horned serpent was angrily hissing and surging towards him, attacking relentlessly. Liu Su and the others didnt dare to approach, stopping dozens of meters away from the giant serpents remains, their faces deathly pale and their bodies tottering as if about to fall. This pressure was akin to a spiritual assault. If one couldnt bear it, their spirit would be torn apart, resulting in a vegetative state even if the body remained unscathed. However, if one could withstand it, enduring such pressure over time could benefit ones Mental Strength. This type of spiritual benefit was greater for those at lower levels. For someone with strength like Song Jian, the benefits were almost negligible, like chicken ribs. Song, Brother Song, we cant get any closer, we can only stay here Liu Su and the others retreated another ten meters or so and shouted loudly. Song Jian nodded and started to carefully study the skeleton of the giant serpent. Just then, Song Jian suddenly sensed something unusual in his inventory. When he opened it, the Ascension Pill was emitting a dazzling light inside the inventory, flickering as if eager to come out. Whats going on? Song Jian frowned slightly. As his gaze landed on the Ascension Pill, a line of small text appeared before his eyes. System: The Ascension Pill can absorb the residual soul within the remains of the Ascending Dragon Serpent and undergo transformation, enhancing its medicinal effect by 30%. After consuming, there is a certain chance to acquire the innate skill Dragon Transformation. PS: Thanks to Resolutely Will Not Change My Name for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1626 - Chapter 1626 Chapter 1627 Catching a Turtle in a Jar Chapter 1626: Chapter 1627: Catching a Turtle in a Jar Chapter 1626: Chapter 1627: Catching a Turtle in a Jar Up to this point, Song Jian had mastered two innate abilities, both of which were extremely powerful and provided him with tremendous help during his usual battles. One must know that not everyone can obtain innate abilities. Some players with exceptional talent can acquire an innate ability as soon as they enter the game, but many more obtain nothing. Just like the saying goes, if youre born with it, you have it; if youre not, then its difficult to acquire in this lifetime. Innate abilities are just like that! In the game, obtaining innate abilities is even more difficult than acquiring Legendary Level skills. Often, it requires great fortune or an experience of life-and-death to possibly obtain them. Dragon Transformation? The specific attributes arent mentioned, but judging by the name, I guess its the ability to transform into a dragon form? How does this help me? Song Jian frowned slightly. The fact that the elixir could enhance his abilities by thirty percent was something Song Jian was pleased to see, but the Dragon Transformation innate ability was too vague, and the physical transformation could potentially change his bloodline, which was something Song Jian could not accept. As Song Jian hesitated, the system prompt before him displayed the attributes of the Dragon Transformation innate ability, as if it sensed his concerns. After seeing the attributes of Dragon Transformation, Song Jian breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, just as he had guessed, with this innate ability, he could transform his body into an Eastern Giant Dragon, possessing skills such as Dragon Flame, Dragon Breath, and a few other skills of the Dragon Clan. Most importantly, after performing Dragon Transformation, Song Jian would become the first real Eastern Giant Dragon. Even tracing his bloodline would only reveal that he evolved from a horned Giant Python, without any connection to human identity. However, after reverting from the Dragon Transformation state and returning to human form, Song Jians bloodline would revert to fully human, with not a trace of impurity. Thinking this, Song Jian glanced at Liu Su and the other two, realizing that his only worry now was that obtaining the Ascension Pill might provoke their greed. In the secret realm, it was still safe, but once they left the secret realm, the Ascension Pill might cause the entire Divine Sword Sect to fight over it, after all, it was a Divine Pill. Just then, a countdown appeared before Song Jian. There were only thirty seconds left, and he knew that once the countdown ended, the remnant soul within the skeleton would dissipate, and the chance to absorb it with the Ascension Pill would be lost. Roar~ A roar sounded from behind the group. Turning around, they saw a large swarm of shadow demons drilling into the underground cave and rushing toward the stone forest. Shadow demons are here, cried Liu Su, with a look of terror on the faces of the trio. Previously there was only one shadow demon, but now there was a crushing horde, at least hundreds of them. It was unknown if the aura emitted by the Giant Pythons remains could withstand so many shadow demons. Song Jian glanced at the three of them. They were all facing away from him now, weapons in hand, in a tense defensive posture. With less than ten seconds left on the countdown, Song Jian immediately took out the Ascension Pill and threw it toward the remains of the Giant Python. In the blink of an eye, the Ascension Pill was absorbed into the skeleton of the Giant Python and disappeared. The spirit of the python in Song Jians mind seemed to encounter a natural enemy, appearing utterly terrified. In no time at all, it withdrew from Song Jians mind. The dense crowd of shadow demons had already rushed to the edge of the stone forest, but a terrifying aura was deterring them, just like a natural enemy. As more and more shadow demons gathered, lingering on the edge of the stone forest without daring to take a step forward, Liu Su and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to retreat slowly. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eh, the pressure from the Giant Python seems to have weakened a lot Guo Lian suddenly said. Because of the appearance of the shadow demons, all three had shifted their attention away from the remains of the Giant Python. Now that the danger had passed, they suddenly noticed that the overwhelming pressure seemed to have become almost imperceptible. Just then, the shadow demons started to grow restless, and before long, a giant shadow, ten times larger than the average shadow demon, slowly emerged from the crevices in the rock. That Demi-God Level Black Fog Demon! Liu Su and the others suddenly shivered. Only then did they realize that this stone forest was a sealed underground space with no other exits except for that crack in the rock wall. Are we sitting ducks in a jar right now? Guo Lian said with a wry smile. Speak for yourself, dont count the two of us in! Lian Yue rolled her eyes and retorted. All the ordinary Legendary Realm Black Fog Demons made way for the Demi-God Level one. Liu Su and the others all turned their gazes to Song Jian, for if anyone could deal with this Demi-God Level Black Fog Demon, it could only be Song Jian. My moves are too loud; they might bring down the entire cave Song Jian frowned slightly. Whether it was the Thousand Swords Art or the Chaos Sword Technique, both were too conspicuous, and nowhere in this underground cave could possibly withstand the aftereffects of a battle between two Demi-God Level powerhouses. The Demi-God Level Black Fog Demon reached the edge of the stone forest and let out a roar towards it. The invisible sound waves, like a typhoon, blasted a large swath of the stone forest into fragments. Liu Su and the others were caught off guard and were impacted by the sound wave attack, sending them flying and crashing into the skeleton of the giant serpent. Crash~ The skeleton of the giant serpent, unexpectedly brittle, crumbled under the assault of the sound waves, collapsing like a pile of loose powder. Spurt~ The faces of the three, pale as faded gold, spat out a mouthful of blood. A casual strike by the Demi-God Level Black Fog Demon grievously wounded the trio, leaving them bereft of battle power. Song Jians expression changed drastically. With the giant serpents skeleton destroyed, the Ascension Pill had also mysteriously disappearedCsuch a loss was more than he could bear! How is this possible Song Jian didnt glance at the Demi-God Level Black Fog Demon; his senses spread far and wide, enveloping the entire area where the giant serpents skeleton had been, searching for the Ascension Pills location. At that moment, the Demi-God Level Black Fog Demon, which had been indecisive, seemed to sense something and suddenly became excited. Its once elusive form began to slowly change in midair. Ultimately, a hundred-zhang-long mono-horned giant serpent appeared before everyone. This giant serpent was pitch-black like ink, glinting with a metallic cold light, making it appear like a true beast rather than a transformation of the Black Fog Demon. It has sensed the presence of the Ascension Pill Song Jians heart sank as he watched the Black Fog Demon, now transformed into a mono-horned giant serpent, madly rush toward the stone forest. Boom~ As it moved, countless stone pillars were shattered into pieces. Under the terrifying pressure of the Demi-God Level Power of Law, Liu Su and the others found themselves paralyzed, utterly unable to dodge. Shadow Law Song Jian felt the Power of Law emanating from the mono-horned giant serpent, his eyes narrowing. Here in the underground cave, the Black Fog Demons Shadow Law would be amplified. In an instant, the massive Black Fog Demon moved deceptively fast; in just three seconds, it had covered hundreds of meters and reached Song Jian. Chapter 1627 - Chapter 1627 Chapter 1628 Threat Chapter 1627: Chapter 1628 Threat Chapter 1627: Chapter 1628 Threat Everyone here is at the Demi-God Level, what are you being so arrogant about! Song Jian roared fiercely, leaping forward with the Sky-breaking Sword in hand, unleashing swaths of Chaos Sword Qi. A grey sword Qi, dozens of yards long, cleaved towards the black python. Boom~ The fog demon, having taken the form of a black python, spat a jet of ink-like poison at Song Jian. This was the poison of the shadows, not only highly corrosive but also capable of being infected by just a touch of the shadow energy and turning into a shadow creature. At that point, one would fall under the fog demons control and become a puppet. In an instant, a dazzling light filled the entire underground cavern as if it were day. Whether they were the cone-shaped stalactites above or the stone forest on the ground, everything turned to powder under the immense force, drifting down and filling the underground space with a choking stone dust smell. Crack~ Cracks started to form and spread from the surrounding rock walls, and the temperature in the cavern suddenly rose by dozens of degrees. Heat waves billowed as Liu Su and the other twos expressions changed dramatically. If this continued, the whole cavern would collapse. Even if they werent crushed to death, they would be roasted alive by the extreme heat. Quick, run! Lian Yues face paled dramatically as she screamed in terror. Run, where can we run? Unless you dare to dive into the magma and swim out through the volcanos mouth Guo Lian shouted desperately, dodging the splashes of shadow poison that were flying towards him. Red Dust Tribulation! A light chant resonated through the void as Song Jians figure suddenly vanished, replaced by a sky filled with sword Qi glinting with cold light. These streaks of sword Qi appeared and vanished in a flash, slicing through the void. Looking up, it was as though the sky was filled with dazzling stars. Red Dust Tribulation is one of the weaker moves in the Chaos Sword Canon, a group attack that does not possess the earth-shattering power of Star Destruction. In the blink of an eye, countless sword Qis had already flickered among the group of fog demons. Many were cleaved in half, and for a moment, a bloody carnage ensued amidst the shrill screams of the fog demons. S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Chaos Sword Qi was most concentrated around the fog demon in its black python form. Streaks of Chaos Sword Qi appeared, as if teleporting, around the pythons body, slicing it continuously. Every passage of Chaos Sword Qi left behind a sword mark over a meter long. Black blood flowed unceasingly from the surface of the black pythons body. In just a short while, hundreds of sword marks appeared, densely packed and terrifying to behold. Although these injuries looked serious, they were only superficial to the black python. If it werent for the special devouring properties of the Chaos Sword Qi, these wounds would have healed instantly, causing no harm to the fog demon at the Demi-God Level. But because of the special devouring nature of the Chaos Sword Qi, although the initial damage was not great, the sustained damage that followed became increasingly severe. Even as the fog demon reverted from its black python form back into a mass of fog, the damage did not dissipate and grew even worse. Chaos The Demi-God Level fog demon let out a heaven-shaking roar, its tone carrying a trace of fear! If the surroundings were not a factor, I could kill you with one move! Song Jians figure reappeared in the void, staring at the fog demon with hatred as he spoke. Give us the Divine Pill, and we will withdraw immediately, ensuring no further pursuit! the expanding, rolling black fog roared. Song Jian was taken aback, then laughed scornfully, You still dare to threaten me? The underground cave environment was sealed off, and any damage could potentially open up the entire volcano. This volcano had a somewhat eerie temperature, and if it were indeed breached, the spreading lava would pose a threat that even Song Jian wasnt sure he could withstand. On the other hand, the enclosed environment also limited the shadow demons, whose advantage lay in their numbers. The more that swarmed in, the more it actually benefited Song Jian. While previously a single use of Star Destruction vanquished over a hundred shadow demons, in this sealed underground cave, whether there were a thousand or ten thousand made no difference in Song Jians eyes! However, the words of this Demi-God Level shadow demon reassured Song Jian somewhat. He had thought the Ascension Pill had vanished without a trace, but it seemed it had not fled; at the very least, the shadow demon had sensed its presence. Just then, from the remains of the horned python, there suddenly rose a fist-sized orb of Seven-colored Divine Light. The Ascension Pill had originally only emitted a Dark Gold light, but now, it was radiating the color a Divine Pill ought to have. Divine Pill! the shadow demon bellowed, its form, which had been tightly condensed, suddenly dispersed, almost enveloping the entire underground cave like a massive net, and lunging towards Song Jian. A trace of a cold smile appeared on Song Jians face as he glanced at Liu Su and the other two, and instantly, a chill ran up their spines. Song Brother Song Liu Sus face showed an awkward smile, but just as she was about to speak, she felt a heavy blow to the back of her neck. Her vision went black, and she fainted. After knocking out the three of them, Song Jian instantly pulled them into the Shattered Divine Realm; without the three holding him back, he wouldnt care if the entire underground cave collapsed. As he faced the sky full of black fog, Song Jian shouted, Divine Fall! The dazzling chaos Sword Qi lit up the entire underground cave, the countless shadow demons screamed in terror, and a brilliant Sword Qi tore across the cave, slashing through the black fog in the air. In an instant, hundreds of beams of Sword Qi coalesced and slashed at the black fog above. With a boom, the black fog above the cave was torn open by a huge slash, and the radiant Sword Qi directly hit the rock ceiling. The sound of crashing followed. Countless pieces of rubble fell, and just as the shadow demons thought the attack was over, the Sword Qi that had been bundled together now exploded like a burst plasma, each beam spreading in the air, extending and tearing large swathes of black fog apart. Massive damage numbers flashed before Song Jians eyes; Divine Fall, designed to target and restrain divine creatures, inflicted especially significant damage upon the Demi-God Level shadow demon. In the end, the chaos Sword Qi, like a net of electricity, covered the entire patch of black fog, shredding the Demi-God Level shadow demon into palm-sized fragments that howled pitifully in mid-air. Even so, the Demi-God Level shadow demon wasnt dead. It let out a piercing shriek and drifted towards the incoming Legendary Realm shadow demons. Song Jians expression shifted; more than three thousand shadow demons had flooded into the underground cave. Previously, they had been held back due to the aura from the bones of the horned python in the stone forest, but now that the bones had turned to dust, their intimidating presence gone, large groups of shadow demons began to rush toward Song Jian. The Demi-God Level shadow demon, torn into countless fragments, was headed toward them, and it seemed it intended to devour and assimilate these Legendary Realm shadow demons to resurrect itself! Chapter 1628 - Chapter 1628 Chapter 1629 Taking Chapter 1628: Chapter 1629: Taking Chapter 1628: Chapter 1629: Taking Dark Mist Demons are extremely difficult to kill. Even a Dark Mist Demon of Legendary Realm is much tougher to handle than an ordinary being of the same realm, let alone a Dark Mist Demon of Demi-God Level. Even torn into palm-sized fragments, even as the chaotic Sword Qi continuously devoured its energy, this Demi-God Level Dark Mist Demon was still not dead. It was known that the Sky-breaking Sword was specifically designed to target divine creatures. Ordinary Demi-God Level warriors could not withstand a single blow from it, but now, although this Demi-God Level Dark Mist Demon was gravely injured, it was still alive and seemed to have a way to fully recover back to its peak. At this moment, Song Jian could no longer pay attention to the Seven-colored Divine Light emitting Ascension Pill beside him. His entire focus was on the Demi-God Level Dark Mist Demon. Once it charged into the group of Legendary Realm Dark Mist Demons and absorbed power from them, it could immediately be reborn, rendering the previous battle utterly in vain. Star Destruction! Song Jian shouted loudly. The chaotic Sword Qi surged out from his body, causing a tearing pain in his meridians. At this time, the Sky-breaking Sword shone with dazzling light again. Instantly, stars began to appear above the underground cavern, one after another. Each star gleamed with brilliant light, resembling real stars, radiating boundless energy. Song Jian himself vanished from sight as if he had turned into one of the stars. Just then, a particular star started to tremble minutely, and cracks formed on its surface. With rumbling explosions that reverberated through the heavens, this fragmented star seemed to falter under its burden, wobbling as it fell from the sky like a meteor, dragging a long tail of flames. Boom~ One by one, the stars began to explode and then fell to the ground as meteors. Numerous explosions filled the underground cavern with light and flames, but in reality, all this light and fire was evolved from the chaotic Sword Qi, filled with terrifying power. Countless Legendary Realm Dark Mist Demons were torn to pieces and then reduced to ashes in the explosions. System notifications appeared before Song Jians eyes, cascading down like a waterfall, but his attention was wholly on the Demi-God Level Dark Mist Demon. Summoning all his energy, countless falling stars began to descend towards the area where the Demi-God Level Dark Mist Demon was. In an instant, the Demi-God Level Dark Mist Demon, which had not yet merged with the Legendary Realm Dark Mist Demons, was engulfed in the endless blasts. The leveling-up sounds rang in Song Jians ears several times. Previously having just reached level 169, his level shot up to 176 in an instant. Only four levels away from the Demi-God Level peak of 180. Although only four levels away, the combat experience required for these four levels was almost the total of the previous one hundred seventy-six levels combined. According to the speed at which ordinary players leveled up, it would take at least thirty years to overcome these four levels. All the stars had shattered and fallen, and the entire underground cavern was completely destroyed. The cracks on the rock walls grew larger, and steaming, viscous magma slowly flowed in through the gaps. Looking around, it resembled the apocalypse. The entrances rock wall crevices had already collapsed, and the whole underground cavern had become a death trap filled with scorching magma. The temperature rose by thousands of degrees in an instant, vaporizing any matter instantly, leaving not even ashes behind. Huge chunks of rock fell from the cavern ceiling along with large flows of magma, dropping down like waterfalls. At this moment, Song Jian had no place to hide other than the Shattered Divine Realm. Hum~ The floating Ascension Pill gathered a massive serpent phantom on its surface, a pair of dark red eyes glaring deadly at Song Jian, radiating infinite killing intent. The Ascension Pill, having absorbed the remnant soul of a one-horned giant serpent, seemed to have awakened its consciousness, and was about to escape into the void. Just then, Song Jian grabbed the Ascension Pill and stuffed it into his inventory slot. The next moment, Song Jians figure disappeared, and a massive rock over ten meters in diameter fell from the sky, smashing down onto the very spot where Song Jian had just stood. In the Divine Country, Song Jian saw the Wood Spirit Nova crouching on the ground, curiously looking at Liu Su and the other two lying on the grass. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nova! Song Jian called out. Nova seemed startled and quickly stood up, saluting Song Jian, Master. Go do something else. Dont worry about these three! Song Jian said. Nova nodded and turned to walk towards the Garden of Divine Herbs. With a thought from Song Jian, a large bulge suddenly rose from the grass around Liu Su and the others. Then, several green vines crept out from the ground, binding their hands and feet and dragging them into the stone cave that had just appeared. Boom! A thunderous noise sounded as the entrance to the stone cave closed up, and even if Liu Su and the others were to wake up, they wouldnt be able to move recklessly, not knowing where they were. The entire cave was pitch-black, and Song Jian just left them a few air holes before abandoning them to the side. There are two more days before I can leave this place. Its the perfect time to swallow the Ascension Pill! Song Jian thought to himself. Previously, the Ascension Pill had shown signs of backlash, and Song Jian feared that the longer he delayed, the greater the backlash he would experience upon taking the Divine Pill. After taking out the Ascension Pill from the storage slot, the Divine Pill that radiated seven-colored light no longer had the dark gold metallic luster from before, but instead, it had a translucent jade-like sheen. Upon inspecting the Ascension Pills properties again, Song Jian discovered that the Ascension Pill, having ingested the remnant soul of the giant beast, was the true Divine Pill. Within the jade-like pill, Song Jian could vaguely see the silhouette of a giant python, moving continuously within the pill, sometimes dispersing like smoke, sometimes condensing into form. He swallowed the pill in one gulp, Song Jian didnt feel anything unusual as the Divine Pill didnt need to be chewed, melting in his mouth and turning into a liquid, it entered his stomach. His stomach felt warm and comfortable. Opening the personal attribute interface, he could see that his physical attributes were increasing at the rate of several points per second, and in no time, all of Song Jians attributes had broken through the three-hundred mark, advancing towards four hundred points. Such formidable attributes would be hard to achieve even for a true Divine-level powerhouse, but now, a single Ascension Pill had given Song Jian physical qualities surpassing those of Divine-level powerhouses. Hum~ A faint trembling sound emanated from within Song Jians body. Light burst forth from all his pores, and his entire beingCbones, marrow, blood, flesh, tendons, membranes, and skinCunderwent drastic transformations. Song Jian felt as if his body had suddenly become light and airy, as if he had ascended and was floating among the white clouds and mists, utterly at ease. It was as if he had returned to the womb, safe and wrapped in warmth, leading Song Jian to involuntarily fall into a deep slumber. Chapter 1629 - Chapter 1629 Chapter 1630 Golden Lightning Chapter 1629: Chapter 1630: Golden Lightning Chapter 1629: Chapter 1630: Golden Lightning At this point, Song Jian had no idea where he was or how much time had passed, feeling light as a feather and extremely comfortable, not wanting to think about anything with his mind feeling empty. Meanwhile, his previously stagnant combat experience began to rapidly increase after he consumed the Ascension Pill. In just a short time, he advanced from level 176 to level 180. Although it was only a four-level increase in combat experience, it was still more than what he had accumulated up to level 176. The combat experience gained from these four levels alone would probably make others green with envy. Even after reaching level 180, the combat experience continued to grow, but the experience bar which should have further increased encountered an obstruction. Despite jumping several times, it couldnt break through the barrier and advance to level 181. Ultimately, it seemed to give up, and the growth in combat experience ceased, with the final combat experience stopping at the brink of level 180 at 99.9%. Thus, Song Jians level remained at level 180Ca peak Demi-God level, just one step away from God Level. At this time, lying on the grassland of the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jians body began to undergo drastic changes. His body slowly elongated, hard cyan scales grew out, and a pair of serpentine dragon horns sprouted from his head. Eventually, Song Jian transformed into an Eastern Giant Dragon over a hundred zhang long and lay on the grassland, fast asleep. A faint aura of Dragon Might permeated the entire Shattered Divine Realm, causing the wood spirits to panic and scatter away from Song Jians location, all except for Nova who looked on in astonishment, not fleeing and seemingly lost in thought. After an indeterminate amount of time, Liu Su and the other two slowly woke up, feeling some pain at the backs of their heads. Guo junior brother, Lian Yue junior sister, are you all right? Liu Su, using the light coming through the breathing holes in the cave, looked towards his companions. Ugh, Liu senior brother, where are we? Lian Yue shook her head slightly, confused as she opened her eyes. It hurts, my head feels like its been injured. Damn it, where are we, and why are we tied up? Guo Lian struggled a bit, finding himself bound by green vines as thick as fingers, but no matter how much he struggled, he couldnt break free from the bonds. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Its no use trying to break free; Ive already tried! Liu Su squinted and observed the surroundings. These green vines seemed to be growing out of the rocks, and with their Legendary Realm strength, they couldnt even shake them. Where are we? Lian Yues eyes showed a trace of fear as she couldnt help but ask. Dont talk, just listen quietly Liu Sus expression changed and he whispered suddenly. The three of them fell silent, and after a moment, a long, drawn-out breathing sound came from outside, as if a giant beast was lying near them, fast asleep. Is this, a monsters cave? Guo Lian paled and whispered, We, were not going to be its food, are we The three were bound in the confined cave, unable to explore the outside situation or even use their senses, which were suppressed, leaving them with nothing they could do but wait silently. Finally, Song Jian woke up from his sleep and yawned, causing a burst of wind to howl. Shaking his head, Song Jian suddenly realized that his body felt much heavier. Struggling to stand up, Song Jian finally noticed the change in his body size, first seeing his forepaws and the hard cyan scales covering his body. Whats happening to me? Song Jian shook his head as if he thought of something. He opened the personal attributes interface, and sure enough, the human figure in the attributes interface had turned into the shape of an Eastern Giant Dragon. At the same time, all of his attributes had actually broken through the five hundred point mark, with the spirit attribute being the strongest at five hundred and fifty points. The other attributes were also around five hundred and ten points. With such robust attributes, ordinary God-level powerhouses were probably no match for him, and he could even rival some God King Level powerhousesCthis filled Song Jian with immense joy. He then opened the skills column and saw all the sword techniques were in a grayed-out state, unable to be used. The innate skill column had a new Transform into Dragon skill, and the attack skill column featured over a dozen unique offensive skills of the Eastern Dragon Clan. My Sky-breaking Sword! With a thought from Song Jian, the Sky-breaking Sword emerged from his body, circling and slowly dancing around him. The moment the Sky-breaking Sword appeared, the originally sealed and grayed-out skills in the skill column all seemed to become unsealed and were usable again. However, to use these skills, one has to go through the Sword Spirit of the Sky-breaking Sword. In his Giant Dragon form, Song Jian couldnt swing the Sky-breaking Sword and perform sword techniques by hand. Thank goodness, otherwise, the Transform into Dragon skill wouldnt enhance my strength but rather would have diminished itCthat would have been truly embarrassing Song Jian thought to himself. He stretched his body, and with a fierce stomp of his limbs, a stream of clear air lifted him off the ground and floated him into the sky. A large cloud appeared out of the void and drifted beneath his feet, giving Song Jian a sensation of standing on solid ground. Feels good! Song Jian flew around in the air, his entire person weaving continuously through the clouds. The flying speed was somewhat slower than the Sword Flight Art after transformation into a dragon, but it was more relaxed and effortless. If it was just for ordinary travel, Song Jian thought that flying in dragon form was much more pleasant than the Sword Flight Art. After frolicking for a while, Song Jian descended from the sky, glanced at the raised stone cave with a slight smile, and then disappeared from the Shattered Divine Realm, returning to the secret realm. By then, the underground cavern had completely collapsed. After Song Jian returned, he looked around, and all that was in sight was the searing lava flowing slowly around, while he stood on a black slag of lava. The spatial form here has entirely changed Song Jian thought silently. He checked the time and saw that there was less than half an hour left before leaving the secret realm. If Song Jian had woken up just half a day later, he might have been destined to stay in this secret realm forever. The secrets in this secret realm are even more than I had imagined Song Jian broke through the lava, returning to the surface. At this time, with his significantly increased strength, he could feel a powerful presence in the distance. This intense aura ignited a sense of fear from the depths of his heart. Not just a God-level powerhouse, but there could even be the presence of a God King Song Jians face looked terribly grim! Boom~ Just then, a thunderous boom suddenly rang out in the sky, and a golden bolt of lightning fell from the faraway sky towards the ground. From a distance, it looked like a golden column of light piercing heaven and earth. A faint sigh reached Song Jians ears: The seal has been undone! Chapter 1630 - Chapter 1630 Chapter 1631 Return Chapter 1630: Chapter 1631: Return Chapter 1630: Chapter 1631: Return Song Jian was taken aback, ready to look for the source of the voice, when he suddenly felt a strong repulsion force emerging around his body. Im leaving the secret realm Song Jian thought to himself. In an instant, Song Jian teleported Liu Su and the other two, who were bound in the Shattered Divine Realm, out with him. Whoosh~ Song Jians figure turned into a beam of white light, shooting straight into the sky, and quickly disappeared from view. After Song Jian had left, the stone cave collapsed with a loud crash, and the vines that had bound Liu Su and the others withered at a speed visible to the naked eye, soon turning to dust that fell to the ground. Are we Liu Su was surprised, but soon, he noticed the repulsion force that had appeared out of nowhere around him, and a trace of joy appeared on his face. We can leave No sooner had he spoken than the three of them turned into beams of white light and flew into the sky. Elsewhere, all the divine-level experts in the Heavenly Palace buildings showed expressions of fear on their faces. Even the God King Level experts, including the Master of the Heavenly Palace, stood up with grave expressions, gazing into the distance. There, a golden lightning continuously struck a stone tablet that was more than ten meters tall. The front of the tablet was originally blank, but as the golden lightning struck it, fist-sized divine texts began to appear on the stone tablets surface one by one. The texts on the stone tablet were all divine texts, unintelligible to ordinary players, filling a large portion of the tablet and emitting a dazzling light! Damn it, how could this happen, how could the seals be broken at this crucial moment The Master of the Heavenly Palace couldnt help but curse in a low voice. Rumble~ Another bolt of golden thunder fell from the sky, striking the stone tablet, and in an instant, lightning ran wild. A crazy laugh came from beneath the tablet, the whole earth shaking violently as if in an earthquake. On the dark brown ground, huge cracks opened up, with black auras spreading out from them. Crack~ The crisp sound of something shattering echoed through the heavens as the stone tablet, covered in golden divine texts, suddenly burst from the top, and a huge crack appeared on its surface. In an instant, all the divine texts went dark. Just then, a giant hand emerged from the ground, grabbed the cracked stone tablet, and squeezed it fiercely. The huge tablet instantly turned to stone powder, which fell through the gaps of the fingers. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon after, another hand stretched out from the ground, the two arms each tens of meters long, with muscles entwined and casting a faint metallic sheen. In no time, a giant revealing its formidable body emerged from the earth. The giant, towering and burly with its waist level with the ground, was struggling mightily to fully emerge from the earth. Heavenly Palace! The giant looked up at the sky and let out an angry roar, with its shoulder blades slowly protruding. In no time, two more arms emerged from the shoulder blades, fists clenched, pounding fiercely into the ground. At this moment, the Dark Fog Demons that had been besieging the Heavenly Palace suddenly turned around and rushed frantically towards the direction of the giant. From afar, it looked like a black tidal wave. Seeing the distant black tide, the giants face revealed a fierce smile. With its four arms bracing against the ground, its entire body emerged from the earth. Roar~ A mad roar erupted, the invisible sound waves spreading out in all directions, and the nearby boulders were pulverized under the force of his roar. Qi The giant let out an ear-splitting roar, shattering countless shadowy demons in the sonic waves, but they still charged at the giant relentlessly. The giant, facing the endless tide of darkness, revealed a bloodthirsty expression on his ferocious face, opened his mouth wide, and took a deep breath, which turned into a tornado right at his lips and nostrils. Then, large groups of shadowy demons were swept up by the twister, pouring into the giants mouth and nose, their forms unable to hold as they transformed into black mist, continually flowing into the giants orifices. Within a short time, the giant had devoured tens of thousands of the shadowy demons, among them not lacking those from the Legendary and Demi-God Realms. There were even God Level shadowy demons that leaped onto the giants body, incessantly gnawing at his flesh, yet they couldnt even leave a scratch. Within a short time, these God Level shadowy demons that attacked the giant were all absorbed into his body through his pores, and soon, a bulge appeared at the giants neck, which, in a short time, turned into a quivering sac. Whoosh~ The flesh sac burst open, and a ferocious demon head emerged on one side of the giants neck, turning him into a monstrous creature with four limbs and two heads. Qi! The giants human head let out an angry roar once more and took large strides forward. Within a short time, countless shadowy demons had covered the giant, and from a distance, he looked like a moving black mountain incessantly advancing toward the direction of the Heavenly Palace. Behind the Divine Sword Sect, a group of elders waited in silence; today was the day their disciples would return from the secret domain. Although their faces were expressionless, they were inwardly tense and hopeful. Hopefully, a few more disciples will return this time Yes, the secret domain is so vast, and each time the entry point is random. Most of the monsters inside are from the Legendary Realm, which is really dangerous Dont worry, the disciples who entered this time are all at the peak of Tier 3 Combat Power. As long as they dont appear in a mob of monsters, their lives arent in danger. Plus, any chance encounter could potentially lead to a breakthrough to the Legendary Realm. As soon as one Legendary Realm disciple appears, other disciples will quickly gather around them, ensuring their safety Heh, dont forget, Zhao Yong is in there. Although his Combat Power is at the peak of Tier 3, his strength is comparable to the Legendary Realm. Hell be fine The elders discussed among themselves, trying to appear relaxed despite the tension in their hearts, but the sect leader of the Divine Sword Sect, Divine Peak Master, wore a grave expression. Sect Leader, are you worried about the exploration of the secret domain? An elder glanced at Divine Peak Master and asked softly. Sigh, I have a bad feeling in my heart I fear that something significant might happen during this secret domain exploration Divine Peak Master said with a heavy sigh. The secret domain has been opened many times before, and although there have been some hiccups The elders face was full of smiles, trying to comfort the Divine Peak Master. Just then, a thunderous noise came from the slope behind the mountain, and a crimson light screen suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Seeing the appearance of the crimson light screen, Divine Peak Masters face turned pale, his head grew heavy and his legs weak, and he nearly fell but was quickly supported by an elder next to him. How could this happen Divine Peak Masters eyes showed distress. The color of the teleportation gate indicated the number of people returning from the secret domain each time. If the number exceeded half of those who had entered, the gates color would be blue. If the number returning was less than half, the gate would turn the color of fresh blood crimson. It was known that the disciples who entered the secret domain were the elite of the Divine Sword Sect within the past ten years, representing the future of the sect. Losing even one was a severe loss, let alone losing more than half, which was unbearable for Divine Peak Master. Chapter 1631 - Chapter 1631 Chapter 1632 Huge Changes Chapter 1631: Chapter 1632: Huge Changes Chapter 1631: Chapter 1632: Huge Changes Song Jians figure was the first to appear before everyones eyes. Divine Peak Masters eyes, inevitably, showed a trace of disappointment. There were already so few people who could survive the secret realm, and now Song Jian had taken up one of the spots. It seemed that at most, no more than four disciples from the Divine Sword Sect would emerge. Five disciples have died, sigh Divine Peak Master silently lamented in his heart. Soon after Song Jian, the figures of Liu Su and two others appeared. Seeing that only three disciples from the Divine Sword Sect had come out, several elders were immediately stunned. How, how come there are only three people Zhao, wheres Zhao Yong? With his strength, couldnt he have survived in the secret realm? What exactly happened in the secret realm this time? Why are the losses so severe? Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When Liu Su and the others saw the scene on the hillside behind the Divine Sword Sect, they were immediately brought to tears, a sense of relief after surviving a calamity welling up inside them. Lian Yue even started crying on the spot. Master, Master, I, I made it out. Disciple, disciple almost didnt get to see you anymore, sob~ Lian Yue threw herself into the arms of a middle-aged woman, crying bitterly. Liu Su and Guo Lian, too, had faces full of sorrow, looking overly shocked. Song Jian had imprisoned them for nearly a day and a half. For individuals at the Legendary Realm, going without food and water for so long wasnt much, but with Song Jian in his draconic form, just the sound of his breathing was enough to scare the three terribly, making them think they had been captured by a monster from the secret realm to be used as food. Although the day and more hadnt caused them any harm, the fright they had experienced was immense. It was no wonder that all three of them came out of the secret realm ashen-faced. The state of the three after leaving the secret realm was so far removed from Song Jians that it put Divine Peak Master and several elders to shame. With this, Song Jian alone had outperformed all the disciples of the Divine Sword Sect who had entered the secret realm. However, fortunately, the strength of the three, Liu Su, had all improved to the Legendary Realm, which was the only thing that could provide some comfort to Divine Peak Master and the elders. Liu Su, what exactly happened in the secret realm? Why did so many disciples not make it out? An elder finally couldnt hold back, his eyes full of fury, he asked loudly. This elder was Zhao Yongs master. He had thought it a sure thing that his disciple would reach the Legendary Realm by entering the secret realm, and he could never have imagined that his own disciple would die there, while the far inferior trio somehow managed to leave the secret realm alive. Elder Xue, there was a great upheaval in the secret realm. Im afraid, Im afraid we can no longer send disciples into the secret realm Liu Su took a deep sigh and looked gratefully at Song Jian as he spoke, If it hadnt been for Brother Song this time, Im afraid we three also, also wouldnt have been able to leave the secret realm and would have died inside What, how could this be? The elders were immediately shocked, their eyes all focused on Liu Su, waiting for his answer. Suddenly, Li Su felt the pressure on him multiply. Inside the secret realm, the number of Black Mist Demons, for some reason, suddenly multiplied, boundless and terrifying Liu Su seemingly remembered something, couldnt help but shuddered and relayed the situation within the secret realm in detail. Song Jian stood on the side, a faint smile surfacing on his face. This was also the reason he wanted to save the three C if only he himself had emerged, he would have inevitably faced a tough interrogation, and the members of the Divine Sword Sect might not even believe him. But coming from the mouths of the Divine Sword Sect disciples, the authenticity increased greatly, and the Sect Leader and elders of the Divine Sword Sect would believe it a lot more. I see Divine Peak Master glanced at Song Jian, instantly understanding the reason he saved Liu Su and the other two. This young man has a meticulous mind, a rarity in a century. Imperial Sword Sect has really found a treasure! Eh Divine Peak Master uttered a sound of surprised doubt, his gaze intently turning towards Song Jian. Previously, Divine Peak Master had noticed that Song Jians strength had reached the Demi-God Level, but upon emerging from the secret realm, he discovered Song Jians aura had grown even more profound, as if he was only a paper-thin barrier away from a breakthrough. As one ascends higher, the speed of advancement slows. Divine Peak Master had not expected that from this journey to the secret realm, the greatest harvest would be this disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect. No wonder the sect allocated the opportunity to him I wonder when the Divine Sword Sect will also produce a person like him Divine Peak Master sighed inwardly, suddenly overwhelmed by a sense of wistful despondence. After resting at the Divine Sword Sect for a few days, Song Jian bid farewell and returned to the Imperial Sword Sect. What, a large number of black fog demons appeared in the secret realm? Duan Xingliu, upon hearing this, looked at Song Jian with a face full of surprise as well. Yes, Master, and there was even a Demi-God Level black fog demon Song Jian said. Not only are there Demi-God Level beings in the secret realm, but there are also divine-level black fog demons. However, these high-level black fog demons dont generally appear; they seem to have hidden away and are very hard to find. With only one month to spend in the secret realm, its quite unlikely for you to encounter such high-level black fog demons Duan Xingliu waved his hand, saying so, seemingly much more knowledgeable about the secret realm than Song Jian. But this kind of situation, where black fog demons appear in hordes, has never happened before Duan Xingliu furrowed his brows deeply, sighing after a long while, Initially, I wanted to set up the secret realm in the Imperial Sword Sect for fear of such a situation occurring, but Divine Peak Master was unwilling Lets hope the Demon Sealing Array plays a role at the crucial moment! After speaking, Duan Xingliu looked at Song Jian with a somewhat peculiar gaze, Its been decades without incident when the Divine Sword Sect explored the secret realm, and yet an incident occurs the moment you go in Song Jian was momentarily speechless and felt somewhat wronged, Master, what does this have to do with me? Without me, the Divine Sword Sect would have been completely wiped out this time, not a single disciple would have made it out Heh, well, now that its all over and youre out, its all in the past. Your strength has also reached the pinnacle of the Demi-God Level. What follows is to strengthen your comprehension of the Laws. Only by fully mastering the Power of Law can you break through and advance. Otherwise, youll remain at this level for life, never able to progress! Duan Xingliu laughed. This time, arranging for Song Jian to go to the Divine Sword Sects secret realm was mainly to enhance his strength. Duan Xingliu had not anticipated that the rewards would be even better than expected; Song Jian had directly stepped into the pinnacle of the Demi-God Level, only a step away from the divine level. Master, I possess a complete Power of Law, the Law of Power. As long as I use it, Ill be able to immediately master a complete Law! Song Jian hesitated for a moment before speaking, his heart torn. On one hand, he wanted to immediately ascend to the divine level, and on the other, he wanted to fully comprehend the Time Law before advancing to the divine level. The Law of Power? Duan Xingliu started, then shook his head, The Law of Power is among the Three Thousand Fundamental Laws and ranks quite high. For others to use it to break through is appropriate, but youve already comprehended the Time Law. Better find a way to fully master the Time Law before breaking through; otherwise, it will be difficult for you to fully master the Time Law in the future Chapter 1632 - Chapter 1632 Chapter 1633 Heaven-devouring Art Chapter 1632: Chapter 1633: Heaven-devouring Art Chapter 1632: Chapter 1633: Heaven-devouring Art Song Jians heart was stirring with eagerness, as the desire to become a god-level powerhouse sprouted within him! That is a god-level powerhouse were talking about, the strongest realm in the entire game world! Song Jians heart was restless, but he soon forcibly calmed himself down. The might of the Time Law needs no explanation, as it can erode almost all other powers of law. Once the Power of Law begins to erode, one has almost won half the battle. Even if the enemys realm and level are higher, Song Jians Time Law can fend off the erosion of other powers of law, granting him an invincible position. While the Law of Power is also impressive, it simply cannot compare with the Time Law! Ill just have to endure a little longer before I advance to god level with the Time Law, and then Ill use the Law of Power, Song Jian thought to himself. Master, can I use Law Fragments to nurture the Power of Law? Song Jian suddenly asked. Law Fragments? Duan Xinglius brows furrowed slightly as he looked at Song Jian, not understanding what he was talking about. Law Fragments were mostly scattered in the River of Time and Space, intangible and elusive, difficult to capture. Ordinary people couldnt even dream of capturing Law Fragments, let alone entering the River of Time and Space. Although Song Jian had already attained the peak strength of the Demi-God Level, capturing Law Fragments from the River of Time and Space was still an impossibility for him. Song Jian said nothing, and pulled out a Posuo Fruit from his inventory to hand to Duan Xingliu. The Posuo Fruit was only the size of a palm, entirely crimson and emitted a faint fragrance that was pleasant to smell, looking no different from an ordinary fruit. Duan Xingliu took it with a puzzled look and carefully examined it, only for his complexion to greatly change. How is this possible Duan Xingliu continued with a face full of surprise, Law Fragments can actually condense into form, existing with the actual substance of fruit. Impossible, how can this be! The existence of the Posuo Fruit overturned Duan Xinglius understanding of Law Fragments; he had never seen Law Fragments existing in a material form before. Duan Xingliu looked up at Song Jian, his eyes filled with profound meaning. Song Jian had a flash of inspiration and hurriedly said, Master, please consider this Posuo Fruit as your disciples gesture of respect. A smile emerged at the corner of Duan Xinglius mouth. He couldnt bring himself to ask for things from his disciple, but a gift from a disciple was something he had to accept gracefully. Good, its rare for you to be so filial; your master shall accept it, Duan Xingliu said with a smile. He immediately swallowed the Posuo Fruit, closed his eyes slightly, and carefully began to feel it. It is indeed a Law Fragment, but the Law Fragments contained are too faint Duan Xingliu muttered to himself while he savored the sensation. After a while, Duan Xingliu sighed lightly. A strong presence emerged from him, and a stream of gray-black dust was agitated out from his body. Indeed they are Law Fragments, but they are too faint. To condense a complete Power of Law, at least a hundred of the same Posuo Fruits are needed Duan Xingliu sighed, Such fruits must also be difficult to obtain. If there are only one or two, they are almost of no use, as useless as chicken ribs! Master, your disciple actually has an entire Paso Fruit Tree, which bears fruit once a year, yielding up to nine fruits at most and at least one each time! Song Jian said with a smile, As for which Law Fragments they contain, it appears randomly. Oh? There is such a miraculous fruit tree? Duan Xinglius eyes sparkled with astonishment. Hehe, Master, how about I offer you a few Posuo Fruits every year as a token of respect? Song Jian said with a laugh. For Song Jian, Posuo Fruits were of no great use for the time being. It wouldnt be until the majority of the players Combat Power had risen to the pinnacle of the third order that the value of Posuo Fruits could truly be demonstrated. Haha, dont even mention the Posuo Fruits that contain but a trace of the Power of Law. Even the complete Power of Law is of no concern to me! Duan Xingliu said with a laugh, glancing at Song Jian as he spoke, My way, the path of the sword, is about utmost purity and precision. The swords purpose is to break all laws with one slash. The purer, the better. There is no need for the Power of Law! Upon hearing this, Song Jians heart sank. His Masters path of the sword seemed to differ from his. Could it be that the path he had been following was wrong? Everyones path is different, even within the Imperial Sword Sect! Duan Xingliu seemed to grasp something and smiled slightly, Just like the Chaos Sword Canon, many have practiced it, but the sword techniques they comprehend are all different. There is no need for comparison; the best path is the one that suits oneself. Song Jian nodded, though his heart still harbored some confusion. Since youve encountered such a fortune, I shall impart to you the Heaven-devouring Art. This technique allows you to devour treasures to obtain their essence and enhance your cultivation! Duan Xingliu suddenly stated. The Heaven-devouring Art? Song Jian was startled. He seemed to recall no such technique within the Imperial Sword Sects cultivation methods. Hehe, this isnt a heritage of the Imperial Sword Sect. I came upon it by chance. Originally, it was nothing more than a trifle, but if what you said is true, and you possess a Paso Fruit Tree, then these Posuo Fruits can be devoured by the Heaven-devouring Art. They can enhance your cultivation, extract essences of Laws. Who knows, it might even advance your mastery of the Time Law a step further! A hint of joy appeared on Song Jians face. The Time Law was unfathomably profound, and up to now, he had comprehended only a small fraction, merely capable of performing the most basic Law intrusions and passage of years. In most combat situations, it was virtually unusable. If the Heaven-devouring Art was as Duan Xingliu had described, then with his own Paso Fruit Tree and two Life Fruit Trees, Song Jian would undoubtedly master the Time Law in the shortest possible time. Come here, and I will bestow the initiation upon you! Duan Xingliu said. Bestowal was a method for quickly imparting techniques, but it required the recipient to have a strong Mental Strength to withstand the onslaught of the massive flow of information. Otherwise, the bestowal could easily reduce a person to an idiot! Mental Strength was Song Jians primary attribute, and it had already exceeded five hundred fifty points. Although the Heaven-devouring Art was a special technique from the Legendary Realm, it was still within Song Jians capacity to endure. Soon, a large section of cultivation methods pertaining to the Heaven-devouring Art appeared in Song Jians mind, and the words Heaven-devouring Art also appeared in his skill column. Before long, Song Jian took out a Posuo Fruit and swallowed it. Then he began to operate the Heaven-devouring Art. Instantly, streams of Mental Strength wrapped around the surface of the Posuo Fruit, rapidly devouring its essence. In just a moment, a mass of essence the size of a fingernail was extracted and quickly integrated into Song Jians sole mastery of Law, the Time Law. The remaining impurities were expelled from Song Jians body through his pores, courtesy of the Heaven-devouring Arts method. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As the essence of the Law merged with the Time Law, Song Jian immediately felt he was closer to comprehending the Time Law. Although the progress was slight, a new insight on how to utilize the Time Law suddenly came to mind. Years! With a casual gesture towards an ancient tree outside the hall, the tree, originally only ten meters tall, quivered slightly, and its crown seemed to grow an extra foot taller. Hehe, I can now control the speed of the passage of years! A pleased smile spread across Song Jians face. He had not expected the Heaven-devouring Art to be so effective, gradually enhancing his long-stagnant mastery of the Time Law. Chapter 1633 - Chapter 1633 Chapter 1634 City Defense Magic Array Chapter 1633: Chapter 1634: City Defense Magic Array Chapter 1633: Chapter 1634: City Defense Magic Array Song Jians Years divine ability, which he acquired after comprehending the Time Law, was very powerful to ordinary people, enabling the target to experience a thousand years in a very short period of time. However, for those with strength, this divine ability seemed somewhat useless, especially for the powerhouses who had entered the Legendary Realm; their resistance was extremely high. A thousand years on them could at most wield the effect of a hundred years, or even just decades, and the duration it could be maintained was very short, amounting to nothing more than a superficial existence. For targets who had stepped into the Divine level, a thousand years was a joke; oftentimes, divine creatures could sleep through a few hundred to a thousand years. Therefore, Song Jian seldom used this divine ability in battle; its power was not great, and the consumption was especially high, rendering it quite useless. But after using the Heaven-devouring Art and purifying a Posuo Fruit, obtaining the essence of the law, Song Jians comprehension of the Time Law deepened further, and he finally could freely control the duration of the Years divine ability. Are you thinking of using it on the Paso Fruit Tree? Duan Xingliu asked with a smile, Its not that it cant be done, but you also have to adhere to the most basic principle of equivalent exchange. Master, are you saying that using Years to hasten the ripening of Posuo Fruits will have side effects? Song Jian asked. Of course, you go and observe the situation around that ancient tree where you had applied Years before! Duan Xingliu pointed to the ancient tree Song Jian had previously used the divine ability on. Song Jian went over and observed carefully, and indeed, the soil around the ancient tree exhibited a strange gray-white color, as if it had devoured the nutrients from the surrounding area of three to four meters in an instant. Now, this area had become like a desert, the sands fine and granular when picked up, distinctly different from the fertile soil around it. Song Jian even dug more than a meter down to examine the soil below, the result was the same as above, as if the ancient tree were planted in the barren desert. A shock ran through Song Jians heart as he understood that the Years divine ability couldnt be used over and over again; otherwise, when the target could no longer absorb nutrients from the surrounding soil, it would start to consume its own reserves, and once those were depleted, the whole tree would die from lack of nutrients. Its simply killing the goose that lays the golden eggs! A look of disappointment appeared on Song Jians face, who had originally thought he could use this divine ability to obtain a large number of Posuo Fruits in a short time, but the result Take it slow, youve already done very well, Duan Xingliu said, smiling reassuringly. After leaving the Imperial Sword Sect, Song Jian quickly returned to the City of Hope. Although most of the surrounding NPC cities had cut off trade relations with the City of Hope, the Transmission Arrays were still interconnected and didnt affect the gaming experience of the players. At the same time, the City of Hope began to establish commercial trade with some cities built by players nearby. Although the income was much lower than before, the City of Hope was now mostly finished with its basic infrastructure and didnt need to spend as much money anymore. City Lord, a brother in the alliance has obtained a blueprint for a city defense Magic Array, take a look, its grade is quite high! As soon as Wang Qi heard that Song Jian had returned, he rushed to the City Lord Mansion, carrying a scroll that emitted a purple-golden glow, excitedly saying. A city defense Magic Array? Song Jian raised his eyebrows, the City of Hope had shallow foundations, and the light screen defenses it had set up were also the most basic and simplest. Even so, these had cost the City of Hope a great deal of money to purchase. Such light screen defenses were not of a high grade. Previously, when the City Alliance pressured the City of Hope, these defenses were practically useless against Legendary Realm powerhouses. The enemies came and went as they pleased, which was quite humiliating for the City of Hope. Song Jian took the magic scroll and carefully examined it. The Magic Array shared some similarities with the formation methods he knew, but it also contained many unique elements. For example, this magic scroll was not for learning, but a one-time use core item necessary for setting up a Magic Array. Once construction began, regardless of success or failure, the magic scroll would be consumed, and therefore, it had to be foolproof before construction. It requires eighteen mages proficient in architecture? Song Jian frowned slightly. Being proficient in architecture meant that the life profession Architecture must reach the Master Level, and such individuals were actually not rare in the City of Hope. The extensive basic building operations had attracted many players and NPCs with knowledge in architecture, and during the construction process, the City of Hope also trained many architects belonging to its own battle alliance, many of whom had reached the Master Level. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There were also many mages in the City of Hope. After all, for players, the flashy magic effects and the superior magic damage beyond that of ordinary professions were what they yearned for, hence there were a great number of mage players. However, those who were both mages and had elevated their architecture to the Master Level were very rare, unless they were the unusual type of mages who particularly loved the menial task of bricklaying. There are a few earth-element mages in the battle alliance who have mastered architecture, and we can also spend a lot of money to hire a few more. The biggest problem now is the construction materials Wang Qi said with a frown. This magic scroll was named Protection of the Sea God. Although it was only a Legendary quality city defense Magic Array, its actual effect could rival that of a Divine Magic Array. True to its powerful effect, the magical materials required were all very precious, with each being of Legendary quality. Among them, the core of the formation actually required a Divine core from a marine creature, which was why construction of this Magic Array was so difficult. For an average player city, it might be possible to obtain Legendary quality magic materials, but this Divine marine creature core would be out of reach for all players at present. We can collect the other magic materials. We can issue quests, exchange with other player cities, or even make purchases from NPC cities, but this Divine marine creature core Wang Qis face showed a troubled expression as he said, Even if other cities have it, it is likely considered a strategic material. Money cant buy it; well have to figure it out ourselves! Have there been any sightings of Divine creatures in the nearby oceans? Song Jian asked after pondering for a moment. If there were a target, Song Jian wouldnt mind making the trip. With his current strength, killing some divine sea creatures was not a problem, but such creatures were difficult to find. If Song Jian took action, he would likely waste most of his time searching. The City of Hope is an inland city, at least a thousand kilometers away from the sea. If you wish to hunt, you must first teleport to Hai Tao City, and then enter the sea through Hai Tao City. As for sightings of Divine marine creatures, there should be news in Hai Tao City, Wang Qi said. Song Jian nodded and smiled, Okay, Ill take the trip. You prepare the other materials needed to build the Magic Array. Once Im back, well start construction! Chapter 1634 - Chapter 1634 Chapter 1635 Haidao City Chapter 1634: Chapter 1635: Haidao City Chapter 1634: Chapter 1635: Haidao City A city must possess a strong defensive magic array; otherwise, it is no more than a city without defenses, offering no sense of security to allies and presenting no deterrence to enemies, allowing them to come and go as they please. A defensive magic array also represents the depth of a citys foundationCthe stronger the defensive magic array, the deeper the citys roots, often earning respect from other cities. Prior to this, the City of Hope had only one half-destroyed black mist protection array, a vestige of the citys former abandonment. After Song Jian restored most of it, it was barely usable, but the black mist protection array could only defend against enemies on land. Those at the Legendary Realm could easily breach its defenses by flying. Furthermore, the protection array was merely a maze, mostly relying on the earthen creatures within the array for defense. During the storyline where the Abyss invaded, many earthen creatures were destroyed by Abyssal creatures. In reality, the black mist protection array was now just a facade, its actual effectiveness less than ten percent. Apart from the black mist protection array, the City of Hope had also obtained a light screen defense array, a basic type of city defense array that offered more comprehensive protection, including against aerial attacks. However, such a low level of defense hardly concerned those at the Legendary Realm. To them, it was like a piece of paper, easily broken through. That was precisely why Wang Qi had paid a great price to acquire the Shelter of the Sea God magic array. The array alone had cost the lives of over a dozen players, in addition to consuming a massive amount of resources and the time and effort of many. In the end, they had finally completed a series of Legendary Level quests. However, none of this was disclosed to Song Jian by Wang Qi. If he knew the price that had been paid, Song Jian might have stopped them. For a city to rise, its defense array is crucial. Without a strong defense array, it wont be taken seriously by other cities! Wang Qi muttered to himself as he watched Song Jians retreating figure, gritting his teeth. Isnt the reason why the NPC City Alliance is currently blockading the City of Hopes economy because the City of Hope rose too rapidly and has too little depth? Wang Qi gazed at the sky where Song Jians figure had shrunk to a mere dot, and couldnt help but sigh deeply. Being a city lord is no easy task Wang Qi sighed. As Song Jians strength continued to grow, naturally he brought many benefits to the City of Hope. One could say that the City of Hopes independence, its resistance to being suppressed, was entirely Song Jians merit. For Song Jian, the help provided by the City of Hope was becoming less and less significant. Conversely, the City of Hopes dependence on Song Jian was growing. I must become stronger! Wang Qi vowed silently. At this time, Song Jian had already used the transmission array to travel to Haitao City after several leaps. The transportation alone cost him hundreds of thousands of Doomsday Coins, but for Song Jian, that currency had become nothing more than numbers. Even Purple Crystals were of little benefit to him now. Since advancing to the Demi-God Level, what Song Jian needed was divine power, a substantial amount of it. Whether it was upgrading equipment, skills, or transforming the Shattered Divine Realm, a vast amount of divine power was required. Including the construction of his own divine botanical garden and cultivating divine plants, a tremendous amount of divine power was necessary. If Song Jian were a true God Level power with his own Divine Country, divine power and divinity would not pose much trouble for him; it would just be a matter of time before he acquired ample divine power and divinity. But now, Song Jian could only acquire divinity by plundering! Upon arriving in Haitao City, Song Jian immediately began searching for information about marine divine creatures. In fact, such information was not closely guarded in Haitao City, and one could easily gather it in places like taverns or the Mercenary Guild, astoundingly abundant to Song Jians surprise. A trace of divine creatures spotted fifty nautical miles from Haitao City, suspected to be the Tiger Demon Shark. Passing players, please take caution and avoid! Duke Windsor offers a bounty for one marine divine creatures eyeball. The successful hunter will be granted the title of Baron of Haitao City, as well as a fifty-acre estate as a reward! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One hundred and fifty nautical miles from Haitao City, a giant marine whirlpool appears every full moon night, suspected to be the entrance to a Level 5 dungeon. Now inviting players around level 100 to form a team for exploration. Participants must have at least three pieces of Legendary Quality Equipment, defensive warriors must possess Legendary Quality shields, and DPS classes must wield Legendary Quality weapons! There are so many marine divine creatures? Song Jian casually inquired and received more than a dozen rumors about marine divine creatures. Although the authenticity of the messages was uncertain, it provided a direction for exploration. Hey, brother, interested in forming a team to explore the Whirlpool Gate? a player approached and whispered. Song Jian turned to look; the Whirlpool Gate he referred to was the one previously advertised at the city gate, seeking teammates to explore a suspected Level 5 dungeon entrance. The one that appears on the full moon night? Song Jian asked. Yes, we have confirmed that it is indeed the entrance to a Level 5 dungeon! the player observed Song Jian carefully, with a hint of excitement on his face, Im Yang Yang from the Beiyang Fleet Alliance. Whats your name, brother? You look unfamiliar, so youre probably not from Haitao City, right? Heh, just visiting, Song Jian laughed, My name is Song Jian. What about that Level 5 dungeon you mentioned? Are the monsters tough? Theyre incredibly tough! Yang Yang immediately became animated, pulling Song Jian aside, Let me tell you, the first guardian BOSS in that Level 5 dungeon is at the Legendary Realm, a Level 120 BOSS, which requires at least forty players over Level 100 to possibly defeat. We cant beat the BOSS, but we can still gain plenty by killing the lesser creatures in the dungeon While speaking, Yang Yang showed off his gauntlets and breastplate, both Dark Gold Quality Equipment of Level 100, boasting with pride, These two are Dark Gold Quality, and theyre part of a set. How about it? Theyre all drops from the dungeons lesser creatures When the time comes, well distribute according to needs. Whatever you can use, well assign directly to you, how does that sound? Yang Yang said expectantly to Song Jian. Song Jian smiled but didnt respond; instead, he asked, Are there many marine divine creatures around here? Have you seen any? A look of surprise flashed across Yang Yangs face as he scrutinized Song Jian, Brother, youre not by any chance a monster hunter, are you? Youre actually considering hunting divine creatures? Chapter 1635 - Chapter 1635 Chapter 1636 Skill Backlash Chapter 1635: Chapter 1636: Skill Backlash Chapter 1635: Chapter 1636: Skill Backlash ` When mentioning the words monster hunter, a hint of fear flickered in Yang Yangs eyes. Song Jian smiled slightly, shook his head and said, No, Im not from the Monster Hunters Alliance; Im just a traveler, and Im also very interested in maritime divine creatures. Song Jian had heard of the organization Monster Hunters as well. Every member of this alliance is an elite, reportedly possessing the ability to kill monsters beyond their own level. What these people pursued was the hunting of powerful monsters, acquiring equipment and skills that surpass their level and strength. Additionally, the character of the members in the Monster Hunters Alliance was quite eccentric; at times, they could be provoked by a single word, resulting in them pursuing vendettas against their aggressors. Therefore, among players, the reputation of those in the Monster Hunters Alliance wasnt very good, and they were privately referred to as monsters. Relieved to hear that Song Jian was not a member of the Monster Hunters Alliance, Yang Yang took a careful look at Song Jian and his eyes showed a hint of realization. Heh heh, no wonder. I see your level is at the skeletal rank; could it be that you have advanced to the Legendary Realm? Yang Yang said in a low voice, No wonder you, alone, dare to provoke maritime divine creatures. However, even at the Legendary Realm, dealing with maritime divine creatures is still somewhat difficult for you. You can only handle those with weaker attacks, like the Six-Legged Seahorse or the Thorny Ocean Clam Song Jian just smiled and did not speak. For a moment, Yang Yang couldnt grasp Song Jians intentions and felt that the other party was very mysterious, which extinguished his thoughts of recruiting Song Jian. If you really want to hunt maritime divine creatures, I suggest you dont venture three hundred sea miles out into the deep sea. Thats the Sea Clans territory, a bunch of unreasonable fellows. If they catch you, theyll throw you into the sea trench to feed the sea beasts The Sea Clan? Song Jian was taken aback. He only knew that there were an extremely large number of monsters in the ocean, hundreds to thousands of times more than on land, but he had never heard of an actual race living in the sea. Youre not talking about merfolk, are you? Song Jian asked in confusion. Merfolk? They count for nothing; at most, they can be considered a large tribe. But the Sea Clan is different; its a real race spread across the entire ocean, and there are many of them! Yang Yang said disdainfully. Most of them are humanoid but have various marine organs, almost like monsters spawned from the interbreeding of humans and maritime creatures. If you encounter them, you must be careful. Even if its a low-level member of the Sea Clan, you cannot underestimate them. Who knows if behind them, there might be a Legendary Realm, or even a Demi-God Level or Divine level, father, mother, grandfather, grandmother Provoking one member of the Sea Clan could offend a whole group of them, and its very troublesome! Yang Yang said solemnly. Okay, Ive got it, thanks a lot! Song Jian cupped his hands together in thanks and smiled. Watching Song Jian walk out of the city gate alone towards the ocean, Yang Yang couldnt help but feel a bit dazed. Soon after, a girl around seventeen or eighteen years old approached Yang Yang from behind, saw him in a daze, tiptoed to his back, and patted him, calling out: Hey, Yang Yang, the captain asked you to recruit team members, but youre slacking off here. Im going to tell the captain. Ah, Meizi, dont talk nonsense. Ive been standing here the whole time; its just that I havent found the right person yet! Yang Yang was indeed startled, but when he saw the girl behind him, his expression turned into a grin again. Hmph, you cant fool me! Meizi crinkled her nose and said. Im not lying to you. Look at that person. I saw his level was at the skeletal rank; he could be a legend in the Legendary Realm. Unfortunately, his target is divine creatures, so he wouldnt be interested in a level five dungeon Yang Yang said, pointing at Song Jians retreating figure. ` Legendary Level? Weve encountered powerful figures of the Legendary Level before. If he truly is of that level, it makes sense he wouldnt care about our team, but Im afraid you might be hoodwinking us, hmph! Mei said, somewhat unconvinced. Let me take a look. If youre lying, Ill really tell the captain As she spoke, the girls eyes suddenly deepened, and a gray fog began to swirl within her pupils. In just a moment, both of her eyes had transformed into two vortices, with twin black magatamas spinning endlessly within the gray whirlpools. Mei looked toward Song Jian, and in her vision, the world had turned into chaos. Everyone appeared as twisted gray figures, but Song Jians form became increasingly clearer. Soon, Song Jians figure grew clearer still, giving off a sense of reality as if he was about to transcend the chaotic environment within her field of vision. So strong, truly strong Mei murmured to herself. Her Mental Strength was rapidly depleting, and Song Jians figure made her feel a terrifying threat, even wanting to immediately end this scrutiny. Boom~ A thunderous noise suddenly exploded in Meis mind, and in her field of view, Song Jians image morphed into a fiercely burning flame, igniting with intensity. At the same moment, Mei felt a stabbing pain in her eyes as though a red-hot iron rod had been mercilessly thrust into her sockets. Ah~ A piercing scream echoed as the girl clutched her eyes and involuntarily crouched down, her body trembling slightly. Yang Yang, filled with horror, noticed several lines of fresh blood slowly streaming down from the fingers covering Meis eyes. Mei, Mei, are you, are you alright? Yang Yang asked with a trembling voice, clearly terrified. Mei was their teams scout, and she had performed this skill countless times without any issue. I, Ive suffered skill backlash and am temporarily, temporarily blinded Meis voice carried a hint of tears as the intense pain in her eyes made her head feel as if it was splitting open, rendering her feeling worse than death. You, you rest for a bit. Ill, Ill report to the captain right away! Yang Yang hurriedly helped Mei up, found a shaded spot for her, and then opened his communicator to call. In just a short time, several people hurriedly made their way to the city gates. Among them, a woman, upon seeing Mei, had her face change dramatically. She hadnt even reached Mei before waving her wand and casting a Healing Skill on her. Kite, dont waste your mana. This is skill backlash, not an injury. Healing Skills are useless on me. I can only wait, wait for the backlash to subside Mei said with a bitter smile. Mei, what on earth happened? That dolt Yang Yang couldnt give me a clear explanation over the communicator! A middle-aged man in armor, frowning, asked. This man was the captain, named Li Xiong, and a Heavy Armored Knight by profession. I, I was using clairvoyance to observe a player, but I ended up suffering skill backlash and Im temporarily blind! Mei sighed and explained. The pain had begun to subside over time and was no longer as intense as before, but Mei still felt a lingering fear in her heart. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1636 - Chapter 1636 Chapter 1637 The Sea Clan Chapter 1636: Chapter 1637: The Sea Clan Chapter 1636: Chapter 1637: The Sea Clan ` Watching Mei with blood all over her face, several people were very angry. The captain, Li Xiong, asked in a deep voice, Is that person very strong, or else, why would there be a skill backlash? Especially strong! Mei hesitated for a moment before saying, I only stared at him for five seconds, and as a result, I suffered a skill backlash, and I couldnt even make out what level of power he had Anyway, I think his level is the skeleton level, I believe hes at least Legendary Level Yang Yang interjected from the side, I actually wanted to recruit him for the vortex gate, but hes after divine sea creatures Even at Legendary Level there shouldnt be a backlash, Meis spirit vision is an epic skill! A girl from the healing profession said dissatisfiedly, Next time we meet him, we must make him pay, look what he did to Mei, blinding her. Right, revenge, Sister Mei, dont worry, we will all make him pay for you! A boy dressed in black leather armor with two daggers at his waist, clearly a rogue or lurker class, said indignantly. Enough, Xiao Zhu, youre just a third-tier combat power rogue who hasnt even maxed out his stealth, and you still have the nerve to talk about fighting for Mei? Give it a rest, Yang Yang said, looking down on him. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Third-tier combat peak! Xiao Zhus face turned red as he argued loudly, In at most three more days, no, two days, Ill have my stealth maxed out, and then even if hes Legendary Level, he wont be able to have only a 50% chance of seeing through my stealth! Psh~ Yang Yang rolled his eyes disdainfully, seemingly too lazy to argue any further. Xiao Zhu was a bit unwilling to let it go and was about to say more, but was stopped by the captain Li Xiong, Alright, enough talk, this time Mei took the initiative to scout the other party and suffered a skill backlash. That person probably didnt even notice, its not their fault If we really meet him again, lets all try to avoid him; his power is probably terrifyingly high Captain, I asked around, hes not from the monster hunter group! Yang Yang said in a low voice. Hes much better than those monster hunter goons Li Xiong shook his head, Alright, no more discussion, Yang Yang, you stay here and keep recruiting for the dungeon, Youyou and Xiao Zhu, you two help Mei to the inn to rest. Once the skill backlash cooldown is over, well have a meeting and discuss the vortex gate dungeon! Song Jian was unaware that he had been scouted; spirit vision is not an active scouting skill but uses special vision to observe the opponent, akin to entering a special plane of spirit observation that doesnt alert the observed. Arriving at the seaside, Song Jian directly used the Sword Flight Art and flew towards the ocean. Once he entered the range of the sea, he found that the spiritual energy here seemed to be more concentrated than on land, and the water elements were very lively. If he used water magic, both the casting speed and power of the spells would have a significant increase. But at the same time, fire and earth magic elements were somewhat scarce. If he summoned the Golden Giant or the Golden Giant Dragon and fought in the ocean, their combat power would decrease, albeit not much, but it would have some impact. Soon, Song Jian left the crowds behind and arrived in the heart of the ocean, floating in the void. Looking around, he saw an endless expanse of waves rolling, without a single person in sight. Song Jian took out the map and began to check it carefully. It was a map of the sea within three hundred miles of the city of Haitao, and it also included a map of a thousand miles of sea, although crude, it was enough for Song Jian. Song Jians eyes flickered as he decided where to go first; he had marked all the places where divine sea creatures could appear on the map, according to what he had heard in the city of Haitao. Now all he needed to do was check them out one by one. First stop, where to? ` The Vortex Gate? This place is near Sea Waves City, the only fifth-level dungeon that requires forty players to explore together, and if you play on the true difficulty level, its very likely that youll encounter a Demi-God Level power, Moreover, the Vortex Gate is located in the ocean, and theres a high chance that the Demi-God Level BOSSes encountered will be marine creatures. However, if we really go to the Vortex Gate, it will be a considerable waste of time. Theres a daily limit for each person to enter a fifth-level dungeon; you can only go in once a day, regardless of whether you pass or fail, and you cannot go in again on the same day. Even if Song Jian managed to clear one difficulty level a day, it would still take four or five days to reach the true difficulty level. For Song Jian, this was simply too slow. Beyond this area lies the territory of the Sea Clan, There are definitely Demi-God Level powerhouses inside. The Sea Clan is a formidable force, not to be trifled with lightly, but Im not from Sea Waves City, nor do I make a living in these seas, even if I provoke them, the problem wont be too severe! Song Jian stroked his chin, Divine marine creatures rarely live in a fixed area; they prefer to roam around the ocean, hunting them requires a degree of luck. Lets try our luck here first. If it really doesnt work out, well have to head to the Vortex Gate Song Jian thought to himself. The ocean, in contrast to land, is much richer in both species and resources. Many bold players like to venture into the sea to explore, and many have reaped abundant rewards. Following the guidance of the map, Song Jian flew towards the vast ocean. He had already delved hundreds of nautical miles into the sea and was nearly reaching the extreme oceanic location marked on the map. Just then, Song Jian suddenly sensed a strong presence ahead, as if someone were besieging a sea monster. When Song Jian got closer, he saw that it was several children with horns on their heads besieging a sea beast. Both the children and the sea beast were of the Legendary Realm strength, except the children with the strange horns were only at the initial stage of the Legendary Realm, while the sea beast was in the middle of the Legendary Realm. Hit its head, see? Ive already struck it with my hammer on its head, and its injured now, hit its wound! Ah, it hit me, it hurts so much, its scales are so hard, I want to make armor from its scales Tie it down, tie it down, its about to cast a spell, be careful! The children kept up their assault while chattering away, and it looked almost like they were playing. The sea beast they were besieging, however, was continuously roaring and bellowing; even though it was higher in strength by one realm than the kids, it was still being pressed down in the fight. At that moment, one of the children turned grim, turned his head, and looked towards where Song Jian was, yelling loudly, Who dares to spy again? This is the territory of the Sea Clan. If you dont wish for trouble, back off immediately, or the Sea Clan will fight you to the death! Chapter 1637 - Chapter 1637 Chapter 1638 Probing Chapter 1637: Chapter 1638: Probing Chapter 1637: Chapter 1638: Probing The Sea Clan? Song Jian stared intently at the few children to observe them more carefully, and indeed, these children had curved horns on their heads and fine scales on their exposed neck skin. A few children even had something like a fishs tail behind their bottoms, which looked quite bizarre. These little guys from the Sea Clan have quite sharp perception Song Jian thought to himself with a smile. It should be noted that, while he had not concealed himself deliberately, Song Jian was a peak Demi-God Level existence. These little ones had just stepped into the Legendary Realm, yet they were able to detect his presence, which was quite impressive. Hmph, showing your head while hiding your tail isnt a sign of anything good. Ao Qian, use the Five Thunder Spell to strike an area about fifty meters ahead! A child with a golden scale on his forehead pointed at Song Jians position and shouted loudly. Okay, Brother Bing Rui! A girl who looked to be only about thirteen or fourteen, with a pair of small jade horns on her head, nodded in agreement. Song Jian remained silent, wanting to see what kind of methods these Sea Clan children had. Imperial command, Five Thunder Spell, quickly! Ao Qians voice was clear as she rapidly chanted the spell, her fingertips flickering with a light blue rune. The rune appeared out of thin air, and as she recited the spell, blue lightning danced across the surface of the rune along with the incantation. BoomC Above Song Jians head, the sound of thunder suddenly exploded, turning the surrounding area of several dozen meters into a sea of thunder, like a lightning pond, with plasma overflowing everywhere. So fast! Song Jian was surprised. The little girls lightning spell was cast without any sense of delay, as if she was a spirit of lightning herself, the speed of which was almost instantaneous. Let me feel for myself, just how powerful this Five Thunder Spell really is! Song Jian thought silently. Actually, as soon as Ao Qian locked onto the area, Song Jian had noticed it. To dodge would have been a matter of an instant, but he did not evade. He wanted to personally experience the strength of the Sea Clan for himself to see how powerful it really was. Bolts of lightning struck aimlessly, the void filled with the ferocious power of thunder while the seas surface was whipped up into huge waves, as if merging with the lightning, the spectacle terrifyingly majestic. Powerful! Song Jian, feeling the damage from the lightning around him, couldnt help but praise silently. These members of the Sea Clan in the Legendary Realm, each one was even more powerful than the Shadow Demons he had encountered before. If they had numbers comparable to the Shadow Demons, then in this sea region, they would truly be a dominant presence. After silently enduring the lightning strikes for about ten seconds, Song Jians Vitality Points had dropped by a fifth. As the lightning spell dissipated, Song Jians formidable self-recovery of Vitality Points kicked in, with numbers popping up above his head indicating tens to hundreds of points of recovery, making it appear as though he had a Healing Skill built-in Eh, theres no reaction. Brother Bing Rui, did you see wrong? Theres no one there! Ao Qian stared at Song Jians position with a face full of surprise. Impossible. There is someone there spying on us! Bing Rui huffed coldly, the gold scale on his forehead suddenly shining brightly, forming a half-transparent eye in the void that swept its gaze towards the spot where Song Jian was located. Sure enough, before long, a shadowy figure slowly emerged under the scrutiny of the half-transparent eye. There really is someone spying! A group of children suddenly cried out in surprise, all turning to look in Song Jians direction, when suddenly, the heavily wounded Giant Dragon roared and caused a towering wave, lunging at the Sea Clan children while diving into the sea itself, seizing the opportunity to escape. Ah, the sea beast has run away; this trial is going to fail! Wuuwuu, Im going to be hungry for three days now; we were so close to killing it The group of Sea Clan children, seeing the sea beast escape, suddenly burst into loud crying. Alright, stop crying, whats there to cry about? Lets take down this troublemaker first! Bingrui shouted loudly, pointing his trident toward Song Jian. A few children of the Sea Clan immediately became indignant, their faces filled with anger as they surrounded Song Jian. Who are you to dare trespass into the Sea Clans territory! Capture him, capture him! Human Race, surrender! Bingrui waved his trident, stabbing toward Song Jian. Song Jian looked at these children of the Sea Clan and suddenly got an idea. He shouted loudly, I am of the Dragon Clan. Which familys offspring are you, to be so rude! In an instant, the children were stunned, looking at each other in confusion. Bingrui scrutinized Song Jian with a vigilant look, You say you are of the Dragon Clan, but do you have any proof? Song Jian shouted back, Whose progeny are you all? In an instant, Song Jians aura of being at the peak of the Demi-God Level spilled out, causing a drastic change in the expressions of the Sea Clan children. Great, great sir, I am Bingrui of the Qiu Tribe, these others, they are my friends, disciples of the Eel and Shi Tribes! Bingrui pointed to the children behind him, his voice filled with unease. The Sea Clan is a general term, under which there are thousands of different tribes, including the Qiu Tribe and the Eel Tribe as part of it. What are you little ones doing here? Song Jian demanded. Great sir, you claim to be of the Sea Clan, yet why is there no Sea Clan aura on you? a little girl from behind Bingrui suddenly shouted. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian looked over and saw it was the same little girl who had bombarded him with the Five Thunders earlier, and he couldnt help but smile slightly. Transform into a dragon! With a mere thought, Song Jians body began to change. In a moment, an Eastern Giant Dragon about a hundred zhang long appeared before the children, its blue scales shimmering with a metallic luster. The powerful pressure made the Sea Clan children tremble; it wasnt a suppression of level, but a suppression of bloodline. A Dragon, of the Dragon Clan, it really is the Dragon Clan! The faces of the Sea Clan children turned pale with fear. Transformed into a dragon, Song Jians pure Dragon Clan aura left them no room for doubt. With another thought, Song Jian returned to human form, glancing indifferently at them. Even though he, as human, no longer emitted the bloodlines imposing aura, the young ones of the Sea Clan still dared not make a move. What are you little ones doing here? Song Jian asked calmly once again. Sir, we were performing a trial task for our tribe, hunting a Legendary Realm sea beast. Unfortunately, it escaped Bingrui responded. Do you know if there are any divine creatures in this sea area? Song Jian inquired. Sir, if you go south from here, about one hundred fifty kilometers away, there is a Floating Turtle Mountain, where there is a divine creature at the peak of the Demi-God Level Bingrui pointed southward as he spoke. Floating Turtle Mountain, huh? Song Jian nodded, leaped into the void, and disappeared without a trace. Chapter 1638 - Chapter 1638 Chapter 1639 The Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle Chapter 1638: Chapter 1639: The Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle Chapter 1638: Chapter 1639: The Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle Bingruis face instantly revealed a look of surprise when he felt Song Jian leave. The Dragon Clan, its actually the Dragon Clan, in this world, there really exists the Dragon Clan! Bingrui exclaimed excitedly. Yes, yes, I always thought the Dragon Clan was just an ancient legend, just a mythological story! Hmph, idiot, how could the Dragon Clan be just a legend? My father told me that our blood carries the blood of the Dragon Clan, all of the Sea Clan have Dragon Clan blood in them, its just very diluted! Yes, yes, there are even mural images of the Dragon Clan within our tribe, identical to the lord we saw today Hmph, the blood of the Dragon Clan in our Qiu Clan is the most concentrated. I can feel it, my blood resonated with that of the lords, although it was very faint, but, but it was indeed a bloodline resonance, oh heavens, I must go back and tell the patriarch A group of Sea Clan children jumped up excitedly. Compared to discovering a real member of the Dragon Clan, things like Legendary Realm sea beasts or trials within their clan could all be thrown to the back of their minds. Lets go, lets hurry back and report to our patriarchs! Bingrui shouted excitedly. Soon, this group of Sea Clan children quickly dived into the ocean, swimming toward their respective tribes. Following Bingruis guidance, Song Jian quickly arrived at an island deep within the ocean. The island wasnt large, only two to three thousand square meters in size, floating in the sky, easily visible in its entirety at a glance. Rocky cliffs surrounded the island, with only a small strip of beach in the southwest direction. The islands interior was dense with jungle and tall trees. However, what was strange was the silence on the island, eerily void of any animals or beasts, which made it seem somewhat eerie. Floating Turtle Mountain, this should be Floating Turtle Mountain then. But, where could the divine creature Bingrui spoke of be? Song Jian sensed around and could not find a divine creature on the small island, not even a common animal. Bingrui wouldnt lie to me. Since there is indeed an island here, the divine creature he mentioned must be nearby! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a sudden dazzling light burst forth from the distant ocean, like a thick column of light erupting from the seas surface, piercing the sky. The appearance of this column of light was completely unexpected, as if it had always been there. Song Jians gaze was drawn to this column of light. The previously empty ocean now featured this bizarre pillar, which would draw the curiosity of anyone to investigate. sea??h th Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom rumble~ Song Jian suddenly felt a roaring sound behind him. Turning his head, he saw the entire island trembling like it was hit by an earthquake, trees breaking, peaks collapsing, and huge ravines cracking open in the ground. The central Floating Turtle Mountain on the island seemed to collapse like a skyscraper, and the whole island began to rise slowly upward. In no time, a massive ravine split open, revealing a rough and uneven pitch-black shell underneath. The divine creature Bingrui spoke of was hidden underneath the island? Song Jian said in surprise. In a matter of mere seconds, what was once a small island in the depths of the ocean shattered and sank to the seafloor, replaced by an enormous sea turtle floating on the sea surface. This sea turtle was nearly as big as the island before, with a pitch-black shell on its back still topped with countless bits of dirt and broken trees. The giant sea turtle, with a forward-jutting horn on its head, looked from a distance as if it were wearing a hat. Song Jians mind stirred, and a giant Perception Eye appeared in the void, gazing at the sea turtle. Soon, the attributes of the sea turtle emerged before Song Jians eyes. Black Tortoise with dragon horns? Bearing the bloodline of the ancient divine beast Black Tortoise, a demi-god level peak BOSS Song Jian muttered to himself, I never expected that Bing Rui, the little guy, would point me to such a terrifying existence! What Song Jian didnt know was that this dragon-horned giant turtle was always a forbidden being among the Sea Clan, often hunting them for food and causing them to despise the creature deeply. However, because of the turtles formidable strength and its habit of staying in one place rather than wandering, it posed no danger as long as one didnt approach it. After some deliberation, the Sea Clan declared the area where the dragon-horned giant turtle resided as a forbidden territory, and both sides lived without interfering with each other. After a thousand years, it has finally begun! The dragon-horned giant turtle let out a roar and, after giving Song Jian a cold glance, it swam toward the location of the light column. Human, this is not a place for you. Leave quickly! the dragon-horned giant turtle roared deeply. Leave? Song Jians mouth curled up slightly as the Sky-breaking Sword appeared in the palm of his hand, and he chuckled softly, Once Ive killed you, I naturally will leave! Boom! Human, youre seeking death! With a loud bang, the void around them shook violently, and countless Sword Qi crisscrossed. Song Jian instantly appeared in front of the giant turtle, his Sky-breaking Sword emitting a sword aura about thirty to sixty feet long, slashing toward the neck of the dragon-horned giant turtle. The dragon-horned giant turtle and Song Jian were both demi-god level at their peak; sensing the sharpness of this strike, the giant turtle scoffed coldly and retracted its head. With a loud bang, the Sky-breaking Sword chopped onto the edge of the giant turtles shell, and a powerful surge of energy dispersed. The strike, which felt as if it had hit cotton without any force, did not even leave a white mark on the shell. Even the devouring characteristic of Sword Qi seemed ineffectual. Eh? A look of surprise and doubt crossed Song Jians face; for the first time, the Sword Qi had been rendered ineffective. It seemed that the thick shell of the dragon-horned giant turtle was completely impervious to the damage of Sword Qi. As Song Jian was still in a state of shock, the dragon-horned giant turtle suddenly thrust out its head and bit toward Song Jian. Simultaneously, a Power of Law swiftly pervaded the area, and with its enhancement, Song Jian felt as though he was invisibly locked in place, completely unable to move. Has the void solidified? Song Jian was startled, staring at the giant turtles open mouth bristling with sharp teeth, feeling as if Abyssal Hell had opened its gates to him. A strong spiral suction pulled at him, dragging him toward the mouth of the dragon-horned giant turtle. Law of Devouring Song Jian sensed the power of the giant turtles Law, and with a thought, he disappeared, escaping into the Shattered Divine Realm. In the void of the Divine Country, Song Jian wore a solemn expression. Among all the enemies he had encountered, this turtle was one of the most formidable adversaries. In their first confrontation, Song Jian was forced to use his ultimate skills; if it werent for the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian felt that he might have had to activate the Enemy of Death God ability this time. Law of Devouring, no wonder my Sword Qi had no effect. If thats the case, lets try my Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art and see if my Blazing Fire Furnace can refine you! Song Jian thought secretly to himself. Chapter 1639 - Chapter 1639 Chapter 1640 Unbreakable Defense Chapter 1639: Chapter 1640: Unbreakable Defense Chapter 1639: Chapter 1640: Unbreakable Defense The Dragon-Horned Giant Turtles defense subtly countered Song Jians Chaos Sword Qi, which left Song Jian feeling like a tiger that had caught a hedgehog and didnt know how to handle it. Fortunately, while the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle had formidable defenses, its attack power was relatively weak. If it werent for Song Jians mastery of the Law of Devouring, even if he stood still and let it attack, it would probably be hard for it to break through Song Jians defenses. After a brief stay in the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian returned to the game world. Sure enough, the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle, realizing that Song Jian had disappeared, did not stay put but continued to swim towards the direction of the light column. It seemed that the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle had been in this sea area solely for the peculiar light column. You think you can run before the fight is over? Song Jian shouted loudly, and with a swing of his Sky-breaking Sword, numerous Spirit Swords ignited with Red Lotus Karma Fire appeared at his sides, falling like meteors, drawing arcs in the sky as they chopped towards the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle. Boom, boom, boom~ Countless sparks erupted on the shell of the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle. Over ten thousand Spirit Swords nearly surrounded it completely, hacking away incessantly, but except for a continuous string of sparks, they couldnt inflict much damage. In Song Jians vision, countless MISS and damage numbers like -1, -2 kept floating up from the top of the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtles head. Such negligible damage completely overturned Song Jians understanding; the Thousand Swords Art couldnt even breach the defense of the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle. Blazing Fire Furnace! With just a thought, countless Spirit Swords converged, and in the void, a massive furnace materialized with flames of Karma Fire burning fiercely at its base. A refining power boiled within, relentlessly. Rumbling~ A strong suction burst from the furnace, enveloping the entire Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle. However, due to the immense size of the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle, the suction force only slightly reduced its moving speed and was nowhere near strong enough to draw it into the furnace. Song Jians Chaos Sword Qi and Mental Strength were depleting visibly fast. He had believed his Thousand Swords Art to be extremely powerful, but it was futile against the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle, a fact Song Jian found hard to accept. Reverse the furnace! Song Jian cried out. In the void, the massive Blazing Fire Furnace slowly inverted, looming over the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle like a pot covering it. The Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle was virtually indifferent to Song Jians harassment. It didnt care about killing Song Jian; its goal was the light column. For the sake of the light columns appearance, the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle had waited in this sea region for a millennium. Now, a minor annoyance had appeared, but it didnt pay it much mind. However, just then, the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle suddenly felt darkness enveloping it, as something descended from the sky, trapping it inside! Next, countless dark red flames surged around it, starting to roast it incessantly. Surrounded by darkness, with endless Red Lotus Karma Fire burning, the Blazing Fire Furnace had isolated itself from the world outside. The space within the furnace was akin to an alternate plane, and to break through the furnace, one needed the ability to shatter spatial barriers. The Blazing Fire Furnace slowly rose. In Song Jians field of view, a countdown timer of one hundred and eighty hours appeared above the furnace, meaning that if the Dragon-Horned Giant Turtle couldnt break the furnace, it would be completely refined after one hundred and eighty hours. Refining it with the Blazing Fire Furnace will only yield Divine Essence, but what I want now is its core Song Jian floated in mid-air, frowning involuntarily. Deep in the ocean, a vast trench spanning thousands of miles stretches across the seabed. On one side of this trench stand countless palaces, rising and falling in an endless succession. This is the dwelling place of the Sea Clan, home to at least a hundred tribes of the Sea Clan, with a population exceeding one million. At this moment, inside one of the palaces, a group of Sea Clan children were chattering around an elderly member of the Sea Clan. Elder, elder, were not lying to you, it really was a member of the Dragon Clan, we truly encountered a member of the Dragon Clan Yes, he even showed us his true form, a giant dragon a hundred zhang long. Just the aura of his presence made us unable to move! Elder, that giant dragon, it really looked exactly like the one depicted on the mural, except the dragon in the mural had white scales, while the one we saw had blue scales! Ao Qing looked at these young members of the Sea Clan with a serious face, silently judging whether they were telling the truth. Ao Qian, you wouldnt be making up some excuse to avoid punishment because you failed your trial, would you? Ao Qing fixed his gaze on the sole young girl among the children as he spoke. Grandpa Qing, Qianer would never lie to you, Ao Qian vigorously shook her head, saying anxiously, Grandpa Qing, what were saying is true. He really turned into a hundred-zhang-long blue dragon, and moreover, I could feel it, bloodline resonance! Ao Qings entire body shuddered. Bloodline resonance? If she truly could feel bloodline resonance, then it meant that the other party, if not a real giant dragon, carried a rich trace of the Dragon Bloodline within. Maybe its because his strength is too great, and the illusion he cast was too convincing for you to see through? Ao Qing couldnt help but ask. Thats not possible, no matter how realistic the illusion, we felt that oppression of our bloodline firsthand, Bing Rui said defiantly from the side, He really is a member of the Dragon Clan! Do you know where he went? Ao Qing asked, suppressing the excitement in his heart. Floating Turtle Mountain, he said he was going to hunt a divine creature. I told him that there was one on Floating Turtle Mountain, Bing Rui admitted somewhat sheepishly. What, you let him go to Floating Turtle Mountain? Ao Qings facial expression changed dramatically, and he said urgently, Floating Turtle Mountain is a forbidden area. That great sea turtle might be only at the level of a demi-god but has incredibly strong defenses. Even a divine-level powerhouse may not be able to breach its defenses. Moreover, it has mastered the Law of Devouring. With one bite, even a divine-level powerhouse would not dare to withstand it directly S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Sea Clan had previously fought with this great sea turtle, losing many lives. In the end, seeing it remain motionless, they agreed to a truce, so long as no one provoked it, it would not engage in wanton slaughter. The Sea Clan had no choice but to demarcate the territory of the great sea turtle as a forbidden area. Grandpa Qing, but thats a member of the Dragon Clan, a true member of the Dragon Clan. Would such a being truly fear a great sea turtle? Ao Qian asked curiously. Ao Qing was somewhat speechless. Over the years, the Sea Clan had mythologized the Dragon Clan. In ancient times, the Dragon Clan ruled over the four seas, they were royalty; but now, the Dragon Clan had long since disappeared, leaving behind only legends. Regardless of how noble the bloodline, how could a newly born member of the Dragon Clan defeat a member of the Sea Clan at the Legendary Realm? No, I have to go see for myself! Ao Qing became restless. If a member of the Dragon Clan truly appeared and were to be killed by that great sea turtle, the entire Sea Clan would likely be filled with regret. Chapter 1640 - Chapter 1640 Chapter 1641 Vortex Stone Tower Chapter 1640: Chapter 1641: Vortex Stone Tower Chapter 1640: Chapter 1641: Vortex Stone Tower The Dragon Clan is the royal family among the Sea Clan, who once ruled over the Sea Clan for millions of years. The majesty of the Dragon Clan had long been ingrained deep into the bones of the Sea Clan. Even the new generations of the Sea Clan, who had never seen a member of the Dragon Clan, grew up immersed in stories of their grandeur and held them in the highest esteem. Seeing Elder Ao Qing leave the great hall and fly towards Turtleback Mountain, several Sea Clan children exchanged glances, all brimming with eagerness to try their luck. Bing Rui, shall we also go and take a look? Maybe well get to see that Dragon Clan lord battling the giant sea turtle! one of the Sea Clan children said excitedly. But thats a forbidden area Bing Rui hesitated. Trespassing in a forbidden area was a serious offense, punishable by at least half a year in confinement. Whats there to fear? Were just following Elder Ao Qing, Ao Qian suddenly spoke up, her eyes filled with cunning. Elder Ao Qing doesnt recognize the Dragon Clan lord; were there to help him identify him! Yeah, Qian is right. Were just following Elder Ao Qing. Were there to help Elder Ao Qing recognize the Dragon Clan lord, a group of Sea Clan youngsters eyes lit up, and they immediately cheered. Before long, several Sea Clan youngsters headed towards Turtleback Mountain. They didnt dare follow too closely behind Ao Qing, deliberately taking a long detour, planning to meet up with Ao Qing at Turtleback Mountain. If they encountered him too soon, they would be sent back by him. On the other side, within the Blazing Fire Furnace, booms resonated one after another. With each boom, Song Jians body trembled slightly, as if it was he himself that the horned sea turtle was slamming into. Aside from defense, as a Demi-God Level being governed by the Law of Devouring, youre nothing special A smile crossed Song Jians lips. Assimilating the horned sea turtle was just a matter of time. Once the assimilation was nearly complete, he planned to release it and kill it. There was still a chance it would drop its core. Just then, a rumbling came from the light column in the distance, as if something had shattered. Moments later, the sea surface, which had been calm at the location of the light column, suddenly stirred into action. In a short span of time, a giant vortex appeared on the oceans surface! Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This vortex Song Jian was dumbstruck. The immense vortex that had appeared before him was over ten kilometers in diameter, more than ten times the size of the vortex portal of a level five instance. The terrifying suction power emanating from the vortex made Song Jian feel a sense of dread. Roar~ A tiger shark demon beast over a hundred meters in length roared as it struggled in vain within the vortex, a Mid-Level Legendary Realm BOSS. In the face of the colossal suction power of the vortex, it was as fragile as a paper boat, torn to shreds before even reaching the bottom of the vortex. Was that horned sea turtles goal this giant vortex? Song Jian glanced at the Blazing Fire Furnace in the void, where the horned sea turtle was still roaring incessantly and slamming into the furnace. However, with its level of attack power, it was incapable of breaking through the spatial barrier. It was slowly being melted by the Blazing Fire, and this terrifying sensation of being eroded away bit by bit filled the heart of the horned sea turtle with deep despair. With the horned sea turtles formidable defense, I wonder if it could withstand the terrifying tearing force of this vortex, Song Jian wondered. The defense of the horned sea turtle was the most formidable he had encountered since entering the game. Although Song Jian himself dared not venture deep into such a terrifying vortex, the horned sea turtle had been longing for it. Just then, Song Jian suddenly noticed a bizarre flash of light emerging from the center of the giant vortex, resembling a constantly flashing searchlight. In a short while, the tip of a quadrangular tower came into Song Jians view. This tip was slowly rising from the center of the vortex, not particularly fast but unwavering. Song Jian could only watch and wait, as everything unfolding before him exceeded his imagination. The vortexs horrific suction power posed a threat even to god-level experts. The mysterious tower, emerging from the maelstrom with remnants of ancient seals still visible on its surface, bore traces like chains imprinted on it. From these imprints, Song Jian could sense the passage of vast eons. Years Song Jian felt a sudden epiphany in his heart. With an outstretched right hand, he caressed the air as if wiping away dust. In an instant, the chain imprints on the surface of the stone tower burst into light, and dark gold chains slowly began to reform as if appearing out of nowhere. Roar~ From within the stone tower, bursts of angry roars could be heard. The tower, which had started to climb upward, halted its ascent and trembled for a few seconds before slowly beginning to fall back down into the depths of the vortex. At this moment, Song Jian, due to the chain imprints on the surface of the tower, triggered his understanding of the Time Law. Song Jian, suspended in the void, had a bewildered expression in his eyes. Extending his right hand forward, he pointed towards the tower, standing still like a statue. Not until the stone tower sank back into the depths of the vortex, leaving less than a meter of its tip exposed, did Song Jian suddenly snap out of his state of realization. His face paled, and he couldnt help but spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his Vitality Points plummeting to 30% in an instant. Eventually, Song Jian couldnt even maintain his form, and he began to fall toward the sea surface. Kamata! Song Jian let out a light cry, and the figure of the Golden Giant Dragon appeared beneath him, catching the falling Song Jian. A high-pitched roar sounded, and the Golden Giant Dragon, Kamata, looked up at the Blazing Fire Furnace in the sky with a trace of fear in its eyes. Crack~ With Song Jian no longer controlling the Power of Law, the stone tower in the vortex began to shake violently. The dark gold chains that had just emerged on the surface started to shatter, turning into powder. The unbound stone tower emitted deep, booming sounds, rising once again from the vortex, this time without anything to hold it back. Song Jian, riding on the back of the Golden Giant Dragon, watched, wide-eyed as the stone tower rose slowly from the vortex. A thick, evil presence unfurled from the tower like a dense ink spreading in all directions. Roar~ From inside the tower, a beast-like roar exploded, accompanied by thunderous crashing sounds that were relentless to the ears, as if a beast trapped inside the tower was desperately trying to escape. At the same time, the Dragon Horned Giant Turtle within the Blazing Fire Furnace seemed to sense something and began to violently crash into the furnaces barriers. Even as it battered itself bloody, it didnt lessen the force of its impacts. Boom! A massive boom erupted from the top of the stone tower within the vortex, and rubble flew. A terrifying black dragon head emerged from a gap at the towers apex, and a pair of blood-red eyes filled with intense malice stared at Song Jian. What, what in the world is that thing? Song Jian was startled and couldnt help but stand up, gazing towards the giant dragon head at the top of the tower. Chapter 1641 - Chapter 1641 Chapter 1642 Slay Chapter 1641: Chapter 1642: Slay Chapter 1641: Chapter 1642: Slay The black Giant Dragons head looked somewhat similar to Kamata but was even more vicious and evil. On both sides of its cheeks were grey patterns resembling long snakes, which appeared almost rune-like. What was most peculiar was that atop the head, which resembled that of a Giant Dragon, there were two straight horns, unlike Kamatas branched horns. These horns had a spiral pattern on their surface and looked identical to the horns of demons from Hell. What in the world is this monster? Song Jian frowned slightly and with a thought, a huge eye materialized in the void. The Perception Eye slowly opened and gazed upon the monster that had only its giant head exposed. The Dark Magic Dragon Turtle, possessing the lineage of the ancient divine beast Black Tortoise, has three hundred million Vitality Points, level one hundred ninety-nine, a God Level BOSS! Song Jians eyes widened with a shocked expression on his face. Sealed within this vortex stone tower was a God Level BOSS. However, like the previous Desolation God, it was in a weakened state right after breaking its seal. Though it was a God Level BOSS, its strength couldnt be fully unleashed and was at most comparable to the peak of Demi-God Level. Song Jian still had a chance to fight. Boom~ Another loud noise as a large piece of the towers top shattered, revealing one of the Magic Dragon Turtles forelimbs, as well as a small portion of its shell on its back. The forelimb of the Magic Dragon Turtle, which looked just like the claw of a demon, was withered and wrinkled, covered in fine black scales, with the tips gleaming with a metallic luster, sharp as blades. Although the vortex stone tower was damaged, it still remained solid. The Magic Dragon Turtle struggled desperately to break free from the tower, its liberated front paw continuously scratching at the tower, leaving deep traces. Divine Fall! A terrifying chaotic Sword Qi condensed into a huge long sword, slashing down towards the crown of the Magic Dragon Turtle! With a thunderous boom, the Magic Dragon Turtle let out a piercing screech; black blood gushed out, spraying onto the surface of the stone tower that sealed it. Sizzle~ The blood of the Magic Dragon Turtle surprisingly had a strong corrosive effect. The sturdy vortex stone tower quickly corroded a large area and also became soft. At this moment, the Magic Dragon Turtle had a huge wound on one of its eyes, its eyebrow bone was fractured, flesh turned inside out, and the eye itself had disappeared leaving behind a gaping hole from which blood spurted continuously. This strike had caused vulnerability damage and a critical hit to the Magic Dragon Turtle. Additionally, the innate skill Holy Sword was triggered, blinding one of the Magic Dragon Turtles eyes. The Vitality Points of the Magic Dragon Turtle had dropped by more than thirty million. If it were an ordinary Demi-God Level BOSS, such a strike could have caused severe injury or even a near-death state. However, for the Magic Dragon Turtle, it was merely superficial, not fatal. The only significant functional damage was due to the Sword Qi aimed at its neck, which, because of its evasion, had instead struck the right eye, causing severe damage. This damage was permanent. Even if the Magic Dragon Turtles Vitality Points were to recover to its peak, the right eye would never heal. This strike had completely enraged the Magic Dragon Turtle, which opened its mouth wide, and a black beam blasted out from within. This attack, like lightning laser, was incredibly fast, with no warning when released. By the time Song Jian reacted, the black beam had already reached him. Roar~ Kamata let out a roar of fury, opened its mouth to spew out a Dragon Flame, aiming for the black beam of light. A clash of black and red energies ensued, colliding in midair with a thunderous explosion. The red Dragon Flame dissipated instantly, much like an egg shattering upon striking a rock, utterly ineffective against the black beam. Pu~ A black beam the thickness of a bucket fiercely struck the chest of the Golden Giant Dragon Kamata, colliding with its golden scales. With a brief 0.1-second delay, it pierced through Kamatas defenses like a black spear, impaling its body and protruding from its back, grazing past Song Jians cheek before shooting into the distance. An agonized wail sounded as the Golden Giant Dragon Kamatas body trembled twice and then paused briefly in the air before plummeting toward the ocean below. With just one strike, Kamata was left heavily injured, even teetering on the brink of death. Had it not already advanced to a Golden Giant Dragon, with its substantial vitality, that one attack would have likely been fatal. Song Jian, who had almost fully recovered by this time, was shocked as he saw Kamata heading for the sea, golden blood gushing continuously. He quickly took to the air with levitation and promptly stored Kamata into the Pet Space. Within the Pet Space, as long as the combat pet does not die immediately, no matter the severity of the injuries, recovery will occur gradually, with only the duration varying. Kamata, previously suffering from a multitude of negative effects such as Continuous Bleeding, Crushing Bone Fracture, and Extreme Weakness, saw these detrimental conditions disappear upon entering the Pet Space. Even the wounds began to close over with a thin layer of membrane, preventing further blood loss. Beneath the translucent membrane, tiny granulations of flesh could be seen swiftly proliferating, and the shattered bones were starting to knit back together. Song Jian glanced at the Pet Space and deduced that for Kamata to recover completely, it would require over a hundred hours, but fortunately, he had retrieved it into the Pet Space in time, averting its immediate death, which was a relief. Even a Golden Giant Dragon at the peak of the Legendary Realm was too fragile before a God-level boss, unable to withstand a full-powered strike. The laser-like black beam appeared to have significantly drained the Black Tortoise Magic Dragon, which failed to make any other move after its release, not even struggling to emerge from the stone tower, but lie prostrate at the summit of the tower, breathing heavily. For a full ten seconds, the Magic Dragon struggled before it could raise its head again, fixing an angry glare and a furious roar at Song Jian. Godfall! Song Jian, too, had mounted his flying sword and was in the air once again, slashing towards the now nearly-recovered Magic Dragon with another sword strike! A longsword of chaotic Sword Qi, once more condensed into a huge arrow, and upon seeing this strike, an expression of fear appeared in the lone survival eye of the Magic Dragon, seeming to be painfully aware of the power of this attack. Ang~ With a resonant wail, the Magic Dragon audaciously stretched its only free claw forward, colliding violently with the brilliant Sword Qi. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a boom, a robust claw of the Magic Dragon was sent flying high into the air, tracing a parabola before splashing into the ocean dozens of meters away. This time, more blood surged forth, streaming down the outer walls of the tower, and as the Magic Dragon suffered excruciating pain, its gaze toward Song Jian grew even more venomous. Chapter 1642 - Chapter 1642 Chapter 1643 Demons Descend upon the World Chapter 1642: Chapter 1643: Demons Descend upon the World Chapter 1642: Chapter 1643: Demons Descend upon the World Generally speaking, turtle-like monsters possess an instinct to retract their heads into their shells to avoid attacks, but the Magic Dragon Turtle in front of them couldnt do so because of the two demon horns shooting straight into the sky on its head. Faced with Song Jians ferocious sword strike, it had to either use its head to block or sacrifice one of its armsCfaced with this predicament and the pain brought by the move Holy Sword, it naturally understood what was the best choice. In the end, the Magic Dragon Turtle paid the price of one of its front claws to protect its head from being split in two by Song Jians sword. The move Holy Sword was specifically targeted at bosses with divine attributes, and this strike not only triggered critical damage but also, with extreme luck, triggered the talent skill Holy Sword effect once again, severing the bosss front claw and a damage figure close to forty million floated up from the top of the Magic Dragon Turtles head. A trace of joy appeared on Song Jians face. With this mode of attack, it would take only a few more strikes to finish off the Magic Dragon Turtle, which, among all the bosses he had encountered, could be said to be the easiest divine-level boss to kill. However, at that moment, the Magic Dragon Turtle suddenly struggled forcefully and broke free from the vortex stone tower. The stone tower, which was supposed to be sturdy, became incredibly brittle, incapable of withstanding the Magic Dragon Turtles powerful brute force! Its the blood; the Magic Dragon Turtles blood has a strong corrosive effect, and it also contains a weird power that makes the stone tower incredibly fragile Song Jian observed the remaining base of the tower, still covered in black blood emitting faint corrosive smoke, and suddenly understood. The Magic Dragon Turtle, having escaped the confines of the stone tower, was now floating in mid-air, like a massive airborne aircraft carrier, full of intimidation and oppression. Roar~ An angry roar drew Song Jians attention back to the Magic Dragon Turtle. Even missing one front claw, the Magic Dragon Turtles combat power diminished, but the terrifying aura it emitted instilled a fear similar to that of a wounded wild beast. The Magic Dragon Turtle made a simple flexing motion in mid-air, its huge body moving deceptively fast, and in the blink of an eye, it was upon Song Jian. Next to the Magic Dragon Turtle, Song Jian was as insignificant as an ant in front of an elephant, giving the feeling that the beast could drown him in its spit with the slightest effort. Human, you have angered me; youve provoked a true god! the Magic Dragon Turtle roared, and its remaining front claw stomped down towards Song Jian. To Song Jian, this stomp was already colossal, but as the Magic Dragon Turtle made its move, a giant claw phantom, ten times larger than its physical claw, suddenly appeared in the void and pressed towards Song Jian. For Song Jian at that moment, this strike was as terrifying as the sky falling and earth shattering! Flame Escape! With a boom, Song Jians figure turned into a ball of flames and soared high, burning out in an instant. As the flames vanished, Song Jians figure also appeared over a thousand meters away from the Magic Dragon Turtle. Among the Five Elements Escape Skills, the Flame Escape was the fastest, but its range was relatively short, making it perfect for use in battle! Boom~ A loud boom erupted where the Magic Dragon Turtle was, the sea surface seemed as though it had been struck by a nuclear bomb, sinking dozens of meters deep, and then exploding. The entire world shook, countless marine creatures were obliterated into a mush of blood and flesh, merging into the seawater, and in an instant, a radius of several thousand meters turned into a sea of red. Star Destruction! Song Jian uttered softly, and in an instant, the space within a range of thousands of kilometers darkened as though night had suddenly fallen. The sky began twinkling with dozens of stars. Soon, the stars started to plummet towards the ground, and with every falling star, a thunderous boom resounded in the sky. Boom boom boom~ One by one, the stars fragmented and shattered, each collapse inflicting massive damage on the Dark Magic Dragon Turtle. Damage points in the tens of millions floated up from the head of the Dragon Turtle. Among those damage numbers, there occasionally appeared scores of thousandsCthese resulted from strikes landed on the Dragon Turtles shell. The defense of the Magic Dragon Turtle was a few degrees mightier than that of the Horned Dragon Turtle. Even Song Jians most powerful sword moves paled before the shell defense of the Magic Dragon Turtle. At that moment, a group of young Sea Clan members and Ao Qing were immersed in the sea, their heads the only part visible, staring towards a dark area in the distance. This is too terrifying, such intense fluctuations of aura, its just like a godly battle Fear showed on Ao Qings face. Even though he had been at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm for many years, just half a step away from stepping into the divine realm, the sensation of a true god-level battle still filled the depths of his heart with fear! So powerful, the real Dragon Clan they are this formidable. And their enemy, is that a Horned Giant Turtle? It doesnt quite seem like it? Mi Gao stretched his neck to look towards the distance where the Magic Dragon Turtle, resembling a space fortress, floated in the air, its might somewhat diminished by the loss of a front claw. Elders, shouldnt we go up and assist the Dragon Clan noble? That monster is too terrifying, I feel its even more dreadful than the Horned Giant Turtle Elder Aoyi, look at that sea area, theres a huge maelstrom. Did that monster come from a sea trench in the depths of the ocean? Deep in the sea, theres a massive trench which occasionally unleashed powerful monsters that battled with the Sea Clan. The previous Horned Giant Turtle had also emerged from there but was acknowledged by the Sea Clan due to its immense strength and because it didnt roam around aimlessly. Going there would only mean death for me. You youngsters stay put and dont add to the chaos! Ao Qing spoke irritably, Ao Qian, go back and notify the clan leader to bring out our clans divine artifact, and tell them that a god-level monster has emerged from the sea trench Let Mi Gao go, I dont want to go back! Ao Qian spoke discontentedly. Do as youre told, this is an order! Ao Qings face became stern. Ao Qian was of no ordinary status, and if she got hurt, even Ao Qing, being an elder, would not be able to bear the consequences. Ao Qian gave Ao Qing a look, puckered her lips in dissatisfaction, but ultimately obediently swam towards the Sea Clans settlement. The rest of you, stay here and watch with me, do not go any closer! Ao Qing admonished the few who had sneaked out, clearly concerned for their safety. Understood, Elder, we wont cause any trouble! The few Sea Clan youths hastily nodded in agreement. Hmph, we will settle the score when we return! Ao Qing snorted coldly, returning his gaze to the battle before them. Now, as the stars shattered, they caused massive damage to the Magic Dragon Turtle, but this only reduced half of the Dragon Turtles Vitality Points. To speak nothing of a fatal blow, the distance from being severely wounded and on the brink of death was still vast. Magic Reigns Over the World! An angry roar tore through the air; the entire sea region suddenly convulsed violently as if whipped by a level twelve hurricane. Giant waves, dozens of meters high, surged, even affecting the area where Ao Qing was located. At the position of the Magic Dragon Turtle, a giant light gate a hundred yards tall suddenly appeared, emitting a black luster. The gate spilled forth a sinister aura from within. Gazing at the black light gate, Ao Qing seemed to realize something, his complexion changing drastically as sweat poured down like rain: No, its impossible, this cant be happening. Thats the Gate of Destruction, the Black Gate. That creature didnt come from the sea trench, it, it has broken through the ancient seals S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1643 - Chapter 1643 Chapter 1644 The Gate of Darkness Chapter 1643: Chapter 1644: The Gate of Darkness Chapter 1643: Chapter 1644: The Gate of Darkness Looking at the black light gate filled with an evil aura in the distance, Ao Qings mind suddenly flooded with a long-sealed memory, a past too dreadful to revisit, representing the darkest history of the Sea Clan. It was precisely because of that dark history that the Sea Clan lost its last king, a true member of the Dragon Clan! Darkness, the gate of darkness, the gate of Hell, damn it, it has actually reopened. The Sea Clans disaster is upon us again. This time, is there anyone who can save the Sea Clan! Ao Qings face showed a look of misery. You kids hurry back, inform the leaders of all the races, the gate of darkness has opened. Tell them to send the most elite warriors of their races here, go quickly! Ao Qing shouted loudly at the youngsters beside him. Bing Rui and the others paled, though they had not experienced that tragic history of the Sea Clan, whenever their ancestors mentioned it, even the most powerful of the Sea Clan would show a look of fear, leaving a deep impression on the young members of the Sea Clan. Yes, elder! This was not the time to cause trouble, the several youths immediately turned and ran, swimming toward the dwellings of the various races! Ao Qing looked at the gate of darkness, his face showing hesitation. Moments later, Ao Qing soared into the air, flying toward the gate of darkness. This sir, the gate of darkness has opened, and in no time at all, an endless stream of Hell beasts will pour out from the gate, bringing destruction to this world! Ao Qing shouted to Song Jian, We must seal the gate of darkness as quickly as possible, sir The gate of darkness? Song Jian looked at the tall black light gate not far away. The evil aura emanating from the gate had become so dense that it took on substance, forming into black tendrils reaching out from the gate. Roar~ The Magic Dragon Turtles eyes shown with an evil light as it stared at Song Jian and bellowed, Human, your world is about to be destroyed. The demons of the Abyssal Hell will descend upon this world and bring about its destruction! Hmph, take care of yourself first! Song Jian snorted coldly and swung his sword toward the head of the Magic Dragon Turtle. Star Destruction consumed a great deal of energy and could not be used in quick succession, but the Divine Fall skill was different. A several dozen meters long chaos Sword Qi nearly tore the entire sky apart, slashing at the head of the Magic Dragon Turtle. This move again! The Magic Dragon Turtle let out an Angry Roar, forced to momentarily stop Summoning the gate of darkness. It twisted its body and, with its hard shell, collided with the dazzling Sword Qi. With a loud boom, the Magic Dragon Turtle was knocked hundreds of kilometers away by the sword strike, leaving only a faint white mark on its shell, which quickly disappeared. The shell on the back of the Dragon Turtle had an extremely strong defense, able to withstand the attacks of several godly warriors. Although the Swordsman Immortal profession was known for its formidable offensive power among the ten unique professions, against the shell of the Magic Dragon Turtle, it still felt somewhat helpless! What a pity, Ive already used the Blazing Fire Furnace to refine the Horned Giant Turtle, otherwise Song Jian glanced at the Blazing Fire Furnace flickering in and out of existence in the void, a hint of regret crossing his mind. Sar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the strength of the Magic Dragon Turtle is not comparable to the Horned Giant Turtle, which couldnt break through the spatial barrier; the Magic Dragon Turtle might just be able to Song Jian thought to himself. After all, the Blazing Fire Furnace was just a formation, and the Magic Dragon Turtles offensive power was as formidable as its defense. Whether it was the laser-like black light beams or the earlier earth-shattering kick, none were something that a common godly warrior could handle head-on. Sir, the Magic Dragon Turtle is powerful. Sir only needs to stall for a little while, until the Sea Clan leader arrives with the magical artifact, then we can seal it again From afar, Ao Qing, with a look of tension, stared at the black light gate and shouted loudly to Song Jian. Seal it? If I seal it, how will I get its core? Song Jian glanced at Ao Qing and pondered to himself. In an instant, Song Jian flew next to the Magic Dragon Turtle, continuously chopping at its exposed limbs and neck with his Sky-Breaking Sword in hand. The turtles shell was mighty, but that didnt mean the other parts of the Magic Dragon Turtles body were equally tough. Otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt have been able to lop off its right claw with a single strike. Moreover, given the Magic Dragon Turtles massive body, it couldnt dodge Song Jians attacks. In a moment, damage numbers in the millions appeared above the Magic Dragon Turtles head, and the Magic Dragon Turtle found itself powerless against Song Jian! Damned human! bellowed the Magic Dragon Turtle as its body began to shrink slowly, soon taking on a size not much different from that of a human. Demonic Transformation Law! With an angry roar, the power of Law radiated from the Magic Dragon Turtle, diffusing in all directions. Unlike Song Jians Time Law power, the Demonic Transformation Law power spread like dark ink, filled with an evil aura. Ao Qing watched as this ink-like aura spread outwards and a look of horror crossed his face. He quickly blinked back hundreds of kilometers. Once touched by the Demonic Transformation Law, one would instantly fall and become an abyssal demon, a puppet of the Magic Dragon Turtle. Hence, the strategy of overwhelming numbers was useless against the Magic Dragon Turtle and could even backfire. Soon the Demonic Transformation Law encroached towards Song Jian, and the Magic Dragon Turtles gaze grew increasingly malevolent. Human, become my puppet. I will make your life worse than death! roared the Magic Dragon Turtle. At that moment, a faint transparent aura emanated from Song Jian, with the force of Time Law emerging. A ten-meter radius around Song Jian became a no-go zone for the Demonic Transformation Law, unable to spread an inch further. At the same time, a layer of sharp Sword Essence appeared on the surface of Song Jians body, fiercely guarding him from head to toe! Heavenly Fall! Another sword Qi, tens of meters long, cleaved towards the Magic Dragon Turtle. Although the creatures size had decreased significantly, it couldnt avoid the Soul Lock move, and reluctantly, it had to use its shell to fend off the attack once more. Just then, a proud laugh came from the Dark Portal. Hahaha, the Dark Portal has been opened once more. Rulers of Abyssal Hell, assemble your armies. Let us trample upon the world outside! In a short while, a ferocious Hellhound head poked through the Dark Portal, followed by a second and a third. This three-headed Hellhound demon, with the strength of the Legendary Realm at its peak, was the first Abyssal demon to discover the Dark Portal. This Hellhound demon was too large, and the Dark Portal seemed rather cramped. It struggled desperately to come out, and before long, half of its body was already visible in the game world. Damn it, cant you make the Dark Portal a bit bigger! grumbled the three-headed Hellhound demon. At that moment, a brilliant sword Qi rose from the distance. The Hellhound demon paused its movements and looked in the direction of Song Jian. This silhouette looks somewhat familiar, and this Sword Qi, it seems Ive seen it somewhere before! muttered the three-headed Hellhound to itself. Suddenly, as if recalling something, all three heads showed a look of fear. After exchanging glances, they began to desperately retract! Damn it, why is it him? Why did I have to encounter this guy I cant be the spearhead. Just wait, wait more! Chapter 1644 - Chapter 1644 Chapter 1645 Divine Artifact Chapter 1644: Chapter 1645: Divine Artifact Chapter 1644: Chapter 1645: Divine Artifact Song Jian had once wreaked havoc in the Abyssal Hell, even conspiring to eliminate several Demon Kings of different races, creating a sensation in the Abyssal Hell. This three-headed hellhound had witnessed Song Jian annihilating abyssal demons and remembered his figure. This time, it was summoned by the Dark Portal, and unexpectedly upon arriving, it saw Song Jian fighting, which immediately brought buried memories in its mind surging back to the forefront. Im not going to be the first to stick my neck out! the three-headed hellhound muttered quietly, and in an instant, all three heads made the same decision to wait rather than hurry out. The Dark Gold Magic Dragon Turtle heard a voice from the Dark Portal and saw an abyssal demon of the Legendary Realms pinnacle peering out, which brought it great joy. It understood that as long as the Dark Portal remained unsealed, demons from the Abyssal Hell would pour out continuously. If legendary creatures of the pinnacle level were already emerging, then it wouldnt be long before demonic entities of the Demi-God Level and even Divine level would be attracted here. Just as the Magic Dragon Turtle was about to roar with excitement, it suddenly noticed that the three-headed hellhound, which had just poked out half its body, seemed to have seen something extremely terrifying, and started to back away. In a short while, it had retreated back to the other side of the Dark Portal, leaving the Magic Dragon Turtle dumbfounded. What happened? The eyes of the Magic Dragon Turtle showed a bewildered look as it glanced subconsciously at the Dark Portal. Is there a problem with the Dark Portal? the Magic Dragon Turtle wondered in confusion. Boom~ Song Jian launched another Divine Starfall sword technique at it, the sword strike landing heavily on the Magic Dragon Turtles right leg. Although this attack did not trigger the Holy Sword effect, it left a deep sword mark on its right leg and caused more than ten million points of damage. Roar! The Magic Dragon Turtle, furious, snapped its gaping jaws at Song Jian, unleashing a powerful sucking force akin to invisible ropes ensnaring Song Jian. Subconsciously feeling a chill, Song Jian used the Sword Shadow Clone Skill. An identical copy of Song Jian remained in place while his real body instantly dodged to the side. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Countless currents of air condensed into chains, tightly binding the Sword Shadow Clone, dragging it towards the gaping maw of the Magic Dragon Turtle. The Sword Shadow Clone struggled vigorously, the Sky-breaking Sword encircling it, continuously slashing at the aerial chains around it. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clang clang clang~ A series of metallic clashing sounds erupted as the Sword Qi struck the current chains, sounding as if it were slashing against metal. Yet under the Magic Dragon Turtles devouring skill, even the Sky-breaking Sword couldnt maintain its form and flew towards the open mouth, disappearing into the belly of the Magic Dragon Turtle in a short time. From a distance, Song Jian, seeing the Magic Dragon Turtles attention drawn by the Sword Shadow Clone, instantly understood this was an excellent opportunity. He fished out a pill from his inventory to restore his Sword Qi Value and swallowed it, quickly boosting his Sword Qi Value. Shortly afterward, Song Jian, wielding the Sky-breaking Sword, launched the most powerful technique from the Chaos Sword Canon, Star Destruction! Rumble rumble~ A cataclysmic roar resounded, and in an instant, darkness engulfed the heavens and the earth, while the stars above started to twinkle. The Magic Dragon Turtles expression changed; the terror of Star Destruction was still vividly in its mind. Had it not broken free from the vortex stone tower, and had its shell not provided its strong defense, the Magic Dragon Turtle would have been gravely injured or even perished from that technique before. Inhale! The Magic Dragon Turtle intensified its suction, and the Sword Shadow Clone that was still struggling was instantly sucked into its mouth! Hahaha, after killing your original body, can your sword moves still continue! the Magic Dragon Turtle laughed loudly. However, not long after, the Magic Dragon Turtle suddenly felt something was wrong. The sword moves did not stop; instead, the power that was building became even more intense. Immediately after, stars began to fall, shattering one by one, and in an instant, the Sword Qi burst forth, inflicting heavy damage on the Magic Dragon Turtle. The Magic Dragon Turtle roared in madness, constantly adjusting its body, using its shell to resist the damage, like stars shattering, over and over again. After a while, all the stars had collapsed and vanished, the darkness in the world slowly faded and light was restored. Song Jians face was pale, with cold sweat on his forehead. His Chaos Sword Qi Value had plummeted to a trough. Looking at the Magic Dragon Turtles intact shell, a hint of disappointment flashed in Song Jians eyes. This time, Song Jian mobilized the power of all the stars, concentrating his attack on the shell of the Magic Dragon Turtle, hoping to break through the defense of this most formidable shield in one fell swoop. To his surprise, the toughness of the Magic Dragon Turtles shell exceeded his expectation. The formidable Star Destruction had become a joke in the face of the Magic Dragon Turtles defense. The power capable of destroying stars Song Jian muttered to himself. Such a terrifying move would heavily injure even a divine-level powerhouse if faced head-on, but Human In the crimson eyes of the Magic Dragon Turtle, a thick murderous intent was brewing. By now, it could feel sharp pain spreading across its back. The power of Star Destruction was not so easy to resist; even with the divine-level defense of the Magic Dragon Turtle, it was becoming unbearable. Just as the Magic Dragon Turtle was preparing to counterattack, a furious shout suddenly came from afar! Enemy of the Sea Clan, guardian of the devil, all the Sea Clan will not rest until you are dead! Boom~ Suddenly, a rumble erupted in the sky, and a golden lightning bolt, like a sharp blade, descended from the heavens, striking the Magic Dragon Turtle on the head. It staggered the Magic Dragon Turtle, which turned its head to look towards the distance! At this moment, a massive swarm of the Sea Clan was flying towards them. From afar, it looked like a tide, numbering in the thousands! Legendary Realm, theyre all at least Legendary Realm warriors! After observing for a moment, Song Jians attention was captured by an old member of the Sea Clan flying at the forefront. This Sea Clan elder had dragon-horn-like antlers on his head, bulging eyes, and a patch of dark gold scales on his brow, shining as if it were a third eye. In the elders hands, he gripped a three-meter-long dark gold halberd. The golden lightning bolt had been triggered and released by touching this halberd. A divine weapon? A hint of surprise appeared in Song Jians eyes. He realized that the dark gold halberd in the elders hands was actually a divine weapon, and not a low-level one with just a bit of divinity, but a formidable divine weapon brimming with divinity, almost condensing into divine power! For a moment, Song Jians eyes showed burning desire. Such a powerful divine weapon, if refined, could likely grant him hundreds of points of divinity. Then, not only could all his skills upgrade to divine skills, but even his Sword Immortal armor set could potentially be enhanced to a low-level divine weapon set! Chapter 1645 - Chapter 1645 Chapter 1646 True Dragon Bloodline Chapter 1645: Chapter 1646: True Dragon Bloodline Chapter 1645: Chapter 1646: True Dragon Bloodline The golden lightning seemed to have a very strong restraining effect on the Magic Dragon Turtle; with a flash of lightning, the Magic Dragon Turtle was flipped over, tumbling heavily into the sea. But moments later, the Magic Dragon Turtle again flew up, its eyes ferociously fixed on the distant elder of the Sea Clan, no, on the Dark Gold long halberd that the Sea Clan elder held in his hands! Dragon God Arms? the Magic Dragon Turtle bellowed, Without the true protection of the Dragon Clan, how much effect can the Dragon God Arms have now! As it spoke, the Magic Dragon Turtle opened its massive jaws, a black beam of light brewing within its mouth. The Sea Clan elders face changed dramatically as he hurriedly yelled, Dodge quickly! The army of thousands of Legendary Realm powerhouses immediately scattered to either side, but when the black beam of light from the Magic Dragon Turtles mouth burst forth, it turned into thousands of rays as thick as fingers. These black rays, as if they had a locking mechanism, were like a black rain, drawing arcs across the sky, striking at the Legendary Realm powerhouses who were fleeing in all directions. Thud, thud, thud~ Countless powerhouses of the Sea Clan, struck by the black rays, suffered grave injuries, and those hit in vital areas directly perished, plunging into the sea. This attack immediately cost one-third of the Sea Clans army their combat strength, and the rest, looking at the Magic Dragon Turtle with terrified faces, encountered such a merciless monster for the first time. Fall back ten miles and take defensive positions! the Sea Clan elder roared loudly. Originally leading the Sea Clan army to deal with the monsters from the Abyss spilling out of the Dark Gate, they never expected no monsters to emerge from the Dark Gate. Instead, they were heavily defeated by the Magic Dragon Turtles attack. Just then, the wounded Sea Clan warriors suddenly let out a roar, their bodies enveloped in black auras, twisting and deforming, with sinister spikes protruding from their bodies and black scales growing beneath their skin. Sar?h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Demonization! the halberd-wielding Sea Clan elders face changed drastically, pointing at the demonized Sea Clan warriors as he yelled, Kill them, quickly eliminate the demonized Sea Clan warriors! For a moment, facing their former comrades, many Sea Clan warriors hesitated, but soon, they paid a heavy price for their hesitation, as the demonized Sea Clan warriors, now fully fallen into Abyss creatures, began to crazily attack their former allies. In no time, the Sea Clan army suffered grievous losses. Demonization spread like a virus; just a touch was enough to continually erode the bodies and souls of the Sea Clan warriors, dooming them to fall completely into Abyss creatures, becoming puppets of the Magic Dragon Turtle. Those Sea Clan warriors killed by the Magic Dragon Turtle rose again from the depths of the sea, floating up and crowding around the Magic Dragon Turtle before long, hundreds of demonized puppets surrounded by demonic auras, their faces malevolent. Such chaos! Song Jian glanced at the disarrayed Sea Clan army, his eyebrows furrowed deeply. Apart from that halberd-wielding Sea Clan elder, none of the other Sea Clan warriors had ever experienced such a brutal battle. Ignorant about the Magic Dragon Turtle, they had paid a heavy price. The Sea Clan elder had no time to care for the Magic Dragon Turtle, wielding his long halberd, he began hunting the demonized Sea Clan warriors. His halberd seemed to possess the power to thoroughly purge demonic auras. Any Sea Clan warrior killed by his halberd would no longer be eroded by the demonic auras, nor turned into puppets of the Magic Dragon Turtle. Kill him! the Magic Dragon Turtle roared, controlling the hundreds of Legendary Realms demonized warriors, surging towards Song Jian. Song Jian frowned slightly; after the demonization, these Sea Clan warriors strength had actually increased by a third, some even breaking through a minor realm. Those who were previously at the early stages of Legendary Realm, after demonization, advanced to the mid-stages, and some even reached the peak of Legendary Realm. For Song Jian, taking down a hundred Legendary Realm warriors only required some effort, but behind these demonic warriors stood a Magic Dragon Turtle with god-level strength. Although it had just emerged from its seal, in an extremely weakened state, given the chance to catch its breath, the Magic Dragon Turtle would recover at an astonishing rate. By that time, it would likely become even more difficult to handle than it was now! Holy Spirit Warriors, strike! With a light shout from Song Jian, two hundred warriors clad in golden armor and helmets appeared by his side. These were the Holy Spirit Warriors created by the Sacred Spirit Temple of the Shattered Divine Realm, each possessing the strength of the Legendary Realm and immortal. However, they required a certain amount of time and divine power to recover after death! Although Song Jian already stood at the peak of the Demi-God level, he did not know how to create divine power, thus the only divine power he had was diminishing with each use. If he used it all to resurrect the Holy Spirit Warriors, he would probably feel so pained he would hop around in anguish. I must kill the Magic Dragon Turtle as soon as possible! Song Jian glanced toward the distant Door of Darkness, thinking to himself. Although no Abyssal creatures were emerging from the Door of Darkness at the moment, no one could guarantee that they would stay away forever. Perhaps at this very moment, an Abyssal army was amassing behind the Door of Darkness, ready for another invasion. Only by killing the Magic Dragon Turtle once and for all could Song Jian spare the effort to seal the Door of Darkness! Just then, an elder from the Sea Clan suddenly bellowed at Song Jian from afar, Young man, are you the Dragon Clan warrior Ao Qian spoke of? The true Dragon Clan? Something stirred in Song Jians heart as he glanced at the long spear in the hands of the Sea Clan elder. Although the spear was a divine artifact, it did not unleash its full might in the elders hands. Correct, I am indeed a true member of the Dragon Clan! Song Jian nodded, shouting loudly. As expected, after scrutinizing Song Jian for a moment, the elder of the Sea Clan gritted his teeth and threw the long spear towards Song Jian. This is a sacred artifact of the Sea Clan, one that only a true member of the Dragon Clan can wield to its full potential. Young man, I lend it to you now to slay the monster. Remember to return it afterward! The Sea Clan elder said, gasping for breath. Wielding the divine artifact spear was incredibly taxing, but fortunately, he had already subdued the demonic warriors of the Sea Clan army, which gave him a chance to catch his breath and recover. In his hands, the divine spear could not exhibit its full power and was inadequate to inflict significant harm on the Magic Dragon Turtle, which left him without even the qualification to assist in the fight. Helpless, he could only trust in Ao Qian and their words, to believe in the human before him. Once thrown, the spear transformed into a golden dragon and flew towards Song Jian, roaring. Song Jian caught it with ease, instantly feeling a searing heat in his palm, as if he had grasped a red-hot iron rod. Is it rejecting me? Song Jian frowned slightly. At that moment, the Magic Dragon Turtle was in recovery after unleashing a powerful attack. Not far away, the demonic warriors and Holy Spirit Warriors were entangled in battle. Song Jian looked down at the long spear and could vaguely see a golden Dragon Soul swimming within it. The resistance grew, and the spear began to tremor slightly, emitting a humming sound. Song Jian felt as if the spear was about to fly out of his grip. One must possess the true Dragon Bloodline to wield this divine artifact, Song Jian realized suddenly. With a thought, he used his dragon transformation skill and, in a moment, Song Jian turned into a hundred-zhang-long dragon, his body covered with azure scales that gleamed with metallic lustre, his right claw firmly grasping the spear. In an instant, the trembling of the spear ceased, and Song Jian immediately felt a blood connection with the spear in his hand. At the same time, the golden spear burst into light, with Seven-colored Divine Light flowing continuously, enveloping half the sky in its dazzling splendor! PS: Thank you Book Friend 20210110200945333 for the reward of 2000 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1646 - Chapter 1646 Chapter 1647 Dragon God Armament Chapter 1646: Chapter 1647: Dragon God Armament Chapter 1646: Chapter 1647: Dragon God Armament The moment he grasped the spear, Song Jians mind was filled with its properties and usage! This spear, named Dragon God Arms, possesses an extremely powerful attack power and the ability to summon lightning to strike enemies. As a mighty divine artifact, only someone with a pure Dragon Bloodline could wield it to unleash its true power. The previous elder from the Sea Clan, who was actually the clan chief, had the most concentrated Dragon Bloodline among the Sea Tribe, which allowed him to control the spear and exert a fraction of its power. Divine Punishment! With a light shout, the Dragon God Arms suddenly burst into seven-colored divine light, and at the same time, a cluster of purplish-red clouds appeared out of nowhere in the sky above the Magic Dragon Turtle, rotating continuously, and soon formed into a giant vortex! Within the great vortex, thunder roared, and purple lightning, like giant pythons, moved incessantly, emanating a terrifying power that oppressed the heart and lungs, making even the Magic Dragon Turtle shudder with fear. What kind of terrible power is this? It actually gives me a sense of impending doom the Magic Dragon Turtle thought to itself, while the urge to turn and flee immediately surged in its heart. Boom~ A thunderous explosion sounded above the Magic Dragon Turtles head, as a column of purple lightning as thick as a bucket, like a sword from the heavens, descended from the center of the cloud vortex, striking the Magic Dragon Turtle with extreme force. In an instant, divine light flourished, purple lightning spreading like plasma everywhere, with the light at the center so brilliant it was like daylight, almost blinding everyones eyes. And the Magic Dragon Turtle was right in the center of the exploding purple lightning. A moment later, a piercing scream emanated from the Magic Dragon Turtle. At this time, its whole body convulsed continuously, its mouth and nostrils spewing black blood, and white smoke constantly emitting from its body, as if it had been steamed. What was even more astonishing was that the originally extremely hard shell of the Magic Dragon Turtle now showed numerous fine cracks, like a spider web covering the entire surface of its shell. After a brief moment, a damage figure of over 80 million points floated up from the top of the Magic Dragon Turtles head, and Song Jians attention immediately shifted from the Magic Dragon Turtle to the spear clutched in his right claw. Is the power of a divine artifact so terrifying? Song Jian felt a sense of disbelief; the innate skill of the Dragon God Arms was apparently even more fearsome than Star Destruction, the strongest skill in the Chaos Sword Canon! Of course, Song Jians Chaos Sword Canon had not yet been fully leveled up, and Star Destruction was just the currently comprehended skill with the highest power. Once he leveled up the Chaos Sword Canon, Song Jian would surely comprehend an even more powerful sword skill! Lord True Dragon, every time the Dragon God Arms releases a skill, it also consumes the stored Dragon God power. Once the Dragon God power is depleted, the spear will fall into slumber and need to recover the Dragon God power! the distant chief of the Sea Clan shouted loudly, worried that Song Jian might deplete too much of the Dragon God power, causing the Dragon God Arms to fall into slumber. After all, this was the only divine artifact of the Sea Clan, and if it fell into dormancy, the Sea Clan would be helpless against powerful enemies. The power of the Divine Punishment was beyond Song Jians imagination; he hadnt expected it to actually crack the shell of the Magic Dragon Turtle. In reality, the power of Divine Punishment was not as immense as Song Jian had imagined. The crack in the Magic Dragon Turtles shell was not solely due to it. The two previous uses of Star Destruction and several uses of the Divine Falling skill also played an important role. Divine Punishment was like the last straw that broke the camels back. Just as Song Jian was preparing to unleash Divine Punishment again, he suddenly heard the Sea Clan chiefs shout, causing his action to stall. Quickly, his divine thought fused into the Dragon God Arms to check the contained Dragon God power. Indeed, the Dragon God power within the Dragon God Arms was almost depleted, barely enough for one more use of the Divine Punishment skill. But once that was unleashed, the Dragon God Arms would fall into slumber. Song Jians Shattered Divine Realm, though it also possesses some divine power, doesnt entail Dragon God power. Powers between deities cant be converted to one another. To replenish it, one must either become a true god-tier powerhouse and learn the corresponding skills, filling with their own distinct divine power, or use divine power coins for replenishmentCtheres no third option. Sar?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, though Song Jian does have divine power, he cant replenish Dragon God power! If I cant use Divine Punishment any longer, then I must rely on another skill Song Jian thought to himself. Within the Dragon God armor, there was another skill that didnt require Dragon God power, similar to the golden lightning previously released by the elder of the Sea Clan, except its power paled in comparison to the skills using Dragon God power. Dragon God armor, possess me! Song Jian uttered softly, tossing the long halberd into the air. The halberd paused only for a moment in the air before disintegrating into dozens of fragments, each one looking like a piece of armor! Immediately following, these fragments cascaded towards Song Jian, attaching to his elongated body. In no time, the original azure Giant Dragon seemed as if it had donned a suit of armor, dazzling with dark gold radiance! Roar~ Song Jian couldnt help but let out a dragons roar. This was the true method of using the Dragon God armor; it could be used as a weapon and also as battle armor! Clad in the Dragon God armor, Song Jian immediately found his basic attributes significantly enhanced. His attack damage, defense, and Vitality Points were boosted by more than a third. Song Jians attributes were already comparable to those of god-tier powerhouses. After executing the dragon transformation skill, they had improved further. Now, wearing the Dragon God armor and relying purely on personal attributes, Song Jian had the power to completely overwhelm genuine god-tier powerhouses! Looking at the Giant Dragon that seemed to have swelled in size, the Magic Dragon Turtles mind was suddenly flooded with a sense of extreme danger, as if its opponent had suddenly become its natural predator! Natural predator? The Magic Dragon Turtle suddenly felt ashamed and, in a fit of rage, started to swell in size again, quickly returning to its state when it was first unsealed! Roar, I have no natural predators! the Magic Dragon Turtle bellowed, lunging toward Song Jian, who had transformed into a dragon, its massive body like a colossal armored vehicle whistling ferociously through the air. Just then, the Giant Dragon let out a bestial roar. The Sky-breaking Sword appeared out of nowhere, suddenly bursting with blinding divine light. A nearly hundred-zhang long wave of Chaos Sword Qi cleaved fiercely toward the Magic Dragon Turtle! Star Destruction! A furious roar echoed. Under the enhancement of the Dragon God armor, the might of the Star Destruction skill had more than doubled. The Sword Qi, originally only a dozen or so zhang in size, suddenly surged to nearly a hundred zhang. This sword strike nearly split the void in two. At this moment, the Magic Dragon Turtles aura had reached its peak, with no room for retreat. Witnessing the Sword Qi that seemed to almost sever the void, a hint of fear flickered in the Magic Dragon Turtles eyes, yet it knew that if it fled, it would probably never be able to face Song Jian directly again, forever haunted by the shadow of this sword strike. Chapter 1647 - Chapter 1647 Chapter 1648 The Fall Chapter 1647: Chapter 1648: The Fall Chapter 1647: Chapter 1648: The Fall The Sky-breaking Sword, no longer under Song Jians control, was now fully unleashed by the Sword Spirit, channeling the Chaos Sword Canon. It was slightly weaker than when Song Jian wielded it, and facing the full-powered strike of the Magic Dragon Turtle, it was clearly at a disadvantage. At this moment, Song Jian was in his Giant Dragon form. If he were to revert to human form to control the Sky-breaking Sword, his skills power would greatly increase, but without the boost of the Dragon God Armor, the power might decrease instead of increasing! However, Song Jian wasnt completely without options. Having transformed into a Giant Dragon, he had automatically mastered many spells of the Eastern Dragon Clan! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These spells were passed down through bloodline inheritance. As long as one possessed the true bloodline of the Dragon Clan, these spells could be mastered! Song Jian puffed out his neck and breathed out a Dragons Breath towards the Magic Dragon Turtle, and then, he began to conjure a massive fireball in his mouth. This was the innate skill of the Dragon Clan, the Dragon Flame Fireball, whose power could rival an ordinary Mages forbidden spell, Meteor Shower! Boom~ The Magic Dragon Turtle first collided fiercely with the burst of Sword Qi from the Divine Fall Sword technique, then it was engulfed in flames as it was hit by a Dragons Breath. Moments later, a huge Dragon Flame Fireball smashed into the Magic Dragon Turtle, causing it excruciating pain akin to having its heart torn apart. The Divine Fall Sword Energy left a deep sword mark on its turtle shell, nearly splitting it in two as it started to fracture. Then the scorching Dragon Breath followed through the cracks of the shell, searing its body. The damage to the Magic Dragon Turtle was tremendous; it could be said that at this point, Song Jians attacks had completely penetrated its defenses, continuously causing damage to its very being. Desperate for help, the Magic Dragon Turtle glanced toward the dark portal, but the scene it had imagined did not occur. The dark portal floated quietly in the void, and there was no sign of movement from behind it. Despair filled the eyes of the Magic Dragon Turtle. It couldnt understand why the dark portal was open yet no Abyss monsters were pouring forth. The last time the portal was activated, countless Abyss monsters had flooded out, instantly routing the Sea Clans army. Why, why? The Magic Dragon Turtle, as if driven mad, lunged at Song Jian like a wounded beast, recklessly attacking. Song Jian, on the other hand, continued to dodge the Magic Dragon Turtles attacks, using ranged attacks and Chaos Sword techniques, almost as if he was battling two against one, entangling with the Magic Dragon Turtle. In the distance, the Sea Clan Chief watched with great excitement. Song Jian, transformed into a Giant Dragon, was completely dominating the Magic Dragon Turtle, and victory seemed only a matter of time. But after a while, the Sea Clan Chiefs brow furrowed. Strange, why doesnt the true dragon dare to engage in close combat with the Magic Dragon Turtle? muttered the Sea Clan Chief. One should know that the Eastern Giant Dragon not only possessed extremely strong spellcasting abilities but also had very powerful close combat techniques. The power of a true dragons claws and teeth was almost on par with that of divine weapons. Moreover, the true combat prowess of the Dragon Clan in close quarters was even greater than their spellcasting. Otherwise, the legend that goes Dragon Battle in the Wild, their blood as primal as yellow earth would not exist. In reality, the Sea Clan Chief was unaware that this was Song Jians first time fighting in his Dragon Clan form. If it werent for the incredibly strong effect of the Dragon God Armor, Song Jian would have likely reverted back to his human form to fight much earlier. Even though Song Jian had already grasped the close combat skills of the Dragon Clan, in actual combat, a hairs breadth can lead to an error of a thousand miles, and Song Jian dared not engage the Magic Dragon Turtle in close combat. It was precisely because of this that the Magic Dragon Turtle was able to hold out against Song Jian until now. Otherwise, the Magic Dragon Turtle would have already been torn to shreds by Song Jian. However, the Magic Dragon Turtle, which now seemed to be at its wits end, had its abilities becoming increasingly ineffective against Song Jian. Its attacks couldnt even touch Song Jian, while on the contrary, Song Jians strikes repeatedly inflicted tens of millions of damage on the Magic Dragon Turtle. The three billion Vitality Points it had were not much; once the defense of its turtle shell was broken, the extinction of the Magic Dragon Turtle was already a foregone conclusion. Boom~ Another Dragon Flame fireball slammed hard onto the Magic Dragon Turtles shell, instantly causing the already cracked shell to fail to withstand the immense damage, with countless shell fragments flying off and revealing the green-brown skin beneath. Song Jians eyes lit up, and with a thought, the Sky-breaking Sword, which was continuously attacking the Magic Dragon Turtle, suddenly burst into a dazzling light, plunging the surroundings into darkness. Stars twinkled in the sky. The Magic Dragon Turtle looked up at the falling stars, then turned to glance at the still silent Door of Darkness, unable to help but let out a mournful, piercing cry! Boom boom boom~ As the stars fell, a massive explosion of energy surrounded the Magic Dragon Turtle. Now bereft of its shells protection, the creature was like something tortured in hell, with countless Chaos Sword Energies howling as they left trails of wounds, causing substantial damage. The falling stars lasted for a full fifteen seconds, like a doomsday scene, making the hearts of the distant Sea Clan tremble. As the world returned to clarity, the Magic Dragon Turtle, no longer able to fly, floated on the seas surface as if dead, resembling a huge aircraft carrier. From beneath it, black blood continuously seeped out, dyeing the surrounding waters as dark as ink. The Sea Clan leader carefully controlled the blood of the Magic Dragon Turtle from spreading by gathering it together, preventing its diffusion. Seeing the corpse of the Magic Dragon Turtle, the Sea Clan leaders face beamed with a radiant smile. It must be understood that although the Magic Dragon Turtle was suppressed and sealed, it was like a volcano that could erupt at any time, just like this instance. If Song Jian hadnt appeared and the Magic Dragon Turtle had broken the seal and summoned the Door of Darkness, it would have been an unparalleled catastrophe for the Sea Clan, and they could have even faced extinction! Song Jian, back in human form, watched as the Dragon God armor automatically coalesced into the form of a long halberd and flew back into the hands of the Sea Clan leader. In his human form, Song Jian, lacking the true blood of the dragon, was unable to control the Dragon God armor! However, Song Jian didnt need the enhancement of the Dragon God armor at the moment. Although the Magic Dragon Turtle wasnt dead yet, it was in a state of being unable to resist, on the verge of death, and it only needed a gentle thrust of the sword to end its life! Are you a true dragon or a human? the Magic Dragon Turtle struggled to raise its head, gazing at Song Jian and grunted in a low voice. Song Jian smiled slightly, I am human, as well as a true dragon! After speaking, the Sky-breaking Sword flew out from Song Jians hand and pierced fiercely into the head of the Magic Dragon Turtle, sinking in all the way to the hilt. To the very end, the Magic Dragon Turtles eyes were filled with confusion. Boom~ With a loud noise, the Magic Dragon Turtles body suddenly exploded, and dozens of different colored items burst from within it, scattering around and silently floating on the seas surface. Jackpot! Song Jians eyes sparkled, not bothering to deal with the Magic Dragon Turtles body, he dived towards the scattered loot. Chapter 1648 - Chapter 1648 Chapter 1649 Divine Core Chapter 1648: Chapter 1649: Divine Core Chapter 1648: Chapter 1649: Divine Core Although the Magic Dragon Turtle had just escaped its seal, greatly weakened in strength, it was still a god-level boss, and the inherent grade of such a creature ensured the high quality of the loot it dropped. Song Jian carefully counted, finding a total of thirty-six items had dropped, along with more than twenty Purple Crystals. It was the first time for Song Jian to encounter a boss that dropped Purple Crystals. Among the dropped items, there were five of legendary quality and six of epic quality. The rest were gold and silver equipment suited for characters above level 150. Among these items, blue and green gear, by contrast, became rare, totaling only three pieces. The most eye-catching among the loot was an item radiating with Seven-colored Divine Light. It was a fist-sized crystal with multiple facets, each shimmering with a brilliant sparkle, outshining diamonds by hundreds, if not thousands of times! A god-level core, is this the Magic Dragon Turtles core? Song Jian inspected the crystals properties and discovered that it was indeed the Magic Dragon Turtles core. For others, the only god-level item being a core might have been a huge disappointment, as among all the loot, a core that could only serve as a material was probably the least valuable. However, for Song Jian, obtaining this god-level core was exactly what he hoped for. With this god-level core, the Sea Gods Protection Array will have an effect that far surpasses legendary quality! Holding the core, Song Jian expressed his joy. The purpose of this journey was to obtain a core from a divine sea creature. Originally planning to hunt the Dragon-horned Giant Turtle and use its demi-god level sea creature core, he never expected to end up with a god-level core, a delightful surprise. In that case, theres no need to hold back anymore for you! Song Jian glanced at the Blazing Fire Furnace in the void, his gaze turning fierce. Originally the refinement of the Dragon-horned Giant Turtle required over a hundred hours. To ensure the final blow for the kill, Song Jian had to make sure the turtle wouldnt be refined too quickly, thus he had been using a natural refinement process that wasnt overly aggressive and stable enough to control the refinement progress at all times, which relatively required less time. The Blazing Fire Furnace was not an Alchemy Furnace, but an array, a major weapon designed specifically for killing enemies and extracting Divine essence. Naturally, it also had a violent aspect to it. Glancing at the Magic Dragon Turtles body floating on the sea surface, containing the divine essence of a god-level boss, it was also not to be wasted. With this thought, Song Jians mental energy and Sword Qi transformed into a steady stream of energy pouring into the Blazing Fire Furnace. Moments later, the flames inside the furnace blazed fiercely, a surging force of refinement almost solidifying in intensity. The Dragon-horned Giant Turtle inside the furnace, although unaware of the situation outside, could feel the flames rising and the brutal aura assaulting it, and knew that its time was likely running short. The countdown timer on the Blazing Fire Furnace began to tick down rapidly, dropping from the initial hundred-plus hours to seventy-three hours in a blink. With a slight smile, Song Jian waved his right hand, and the Power of the Time Law surged out, enveloping the entire Blazing Fire Furnace. In an instant, the countdown on the Blazing Fire Furnace dropped straight from seventy-three hours to fifty hours, then it ticked down to thirty hours The reason for such a terrifying effect was also due to Song Jians increasingly strong control over the Time Law. After acquiring the Swallow Heaven Art, all the Law essences refined by Song Jian were channeled into the Time Law, causing it to improve rapidly. This was a shortcut. For most people, progressing a small step in the Power of Law would probably take decades, if not centuries. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Years Song Jian murmured softly, with a hint of mysterious fog appearing in his eyes that never dispersed. The time, which had already leaped to thirty hours, once again began to accelerate rapidly: twenty-eight, twenty-five, twenty-three, As time went on, the intervals between leaps grew longer. Beads of sweat slowly began to seep from Song Jians forehead, and his lightly clenched right hand started to tremble slightly, the veins and tendons on his palm slowly protruding Roar~ A terrifying roar echoed from the Blazing Fire Furnace in the void, startling the Sea Clan. The Sea Clan chieftain, who had thought to come closer to Song Jian, was so nervous that he clenched his Dragon God weapon and hastily retreated dozens of kilometers. The roar of the Dragon Horned Turtle was too similar to that of the Magic Dragon. If not for the corpse of the Magic Dragon still floating on the surface of the ocean, everyone might have thought that the Magic Dragon had been reborn. Seemingly sensing the approach of death, the Dragon Horned Turtle began to struggle violently, ramming into the walls of the Blazing Fire Furnace over and over. Despite bleeding from the repeated impacts, it spared no effort. Crack~ A crisp cracking sound rang out. One of the Dragon Horned Turtles horns broke off and fell into the furnace, instantly turning to char, while simultaneously providing Song Jian with another three points of Divine. As it watched its body being refined bit by bit, the terrible fear caused the Dragon Horned Turtle to tremble profoundly. If Song Jian had desired to subdue it at that moment, he likely could have easily tamed it as a combat pet; unfortunately, that was not Song Jians intention. The refining continued, and the time for it rapidly decreased. When it dropped to one hour, Song Jians right hand was trembling violently, his entire body swaying as if he were about to fall into the deep sea at any moment. By this time, the bewildered look in Song Jians eyes had disappeared, replaced by a resolute expression. Boom! The Blazing Fire Furnace suddenly trembled slightly, and the remaining hour shrank to fifteen minutes in an instant, while the Red Lotus Karma Fire inside the furnace burned to its peak. Sigh~ Song Jian let out a breath, slowly lowered his sore and swollen right arm, and gently began to rub it. Fifteen minutes, that was the limit. Continuing could potentially damage the foundations of the Time Law, a risk not worth taking. He continued to wait until there was no more movement within the Blazing Fire Furnace. As it slowly faded away in the void, Song Jian nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction appearing on his face. After glancing indifferently at the distant Sea Clan, Song Jian took the Magic Dragons body into his inventory and turned toward the direction of Seafoam City to fly away. My, my lord The Sea Clan chieftain wanted to keep Song Jian, after all, he is the only real member of the Dragon Clan they had discovered, but unfortunately, Song Jian was too fast. Before the chieftain could even speak, Song Jians figure had already vanished without a trace. Chapter 1649 - Chapter 1649 Chapter 1650 Power of Faith Chapter 1649: Chapter 1650: Power of Faith Chapter 1649: Chapter 1650: Power of Faith City of Hope, Wang Qi was handling public affairs, his spacious desk piled high with documents that required his signature. He scrutinized each one carefully before signing his name and stamping it with the Vice City Lords seal. He set aside certain documents that needed the City Lord seal, planning to have them all signed at once upon Song Jians return! sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sigh, I wonder if Song Jian has encountered the divine sea creature yet. Demi-God Level monsters are not so easy to hunt A few hours later, having nearly finished with the documents, Wang Qi put down the Vice City Lord seal and rubbed his brow, a sense of worry creeping into his heart unbidden. No, I must prepare something. I cant just turn to the City Lord to solve every difficulty Wang Qi shook his head, talking to himself. Li Yong, notify the city guard army to have them Wang Qi activated the communicator, ready to arrange a team composed entirely of Legendary Realm elite players to track and hunt the Demi-God Level sea creature. Just then, the door to the room burst open with a bang, and Song Jian strode in. City Lord? Wang Qi stared, then promptly shut off the communicator. He didnt want Song Jian to find out about sending the Hunt and Kill SquadCit would make Song Jian doubt his capabilities. Hmm, busy? Song Jian glanced at the documents on the desk and asked casually. Not bad Wang Qi felt puzzled. Song Jian had returned in just a few hours, suggesting that the Demi-God Level sea creature was hard to find. City Lord, shall I dispatch someone to track the Demi-God Level sea creature first, and once weve confirmed its location, go for the hunt and kill? Wang Qi asked. Clang~ A dazzling crystal was tossed onto the desk by Song Jian, startling Wang Qi. It was only when he picked up the crystal and inspected its properties that he realized with great shock that it was actually the core of a divine BOSS. This is the core of a divine sea creature? Wang Qis expression revealed his surprise; he couldnt fathom how Song Jian had acquired the needed core in just half a day. No, this isnt the core of a Demi-God Level BOSS, this, this is a god-level BOSSs core? Wang Qi stood up in astonishment, looking incredulously at Song Jian. Lucky, I encountered a god-level BOSS that had just emerged from its seal and was in a weakened state, Song Jian said lightly. The more casually Song Jian spoke, the more Wang Qi could perceive Song Jians incredible strength. Wang Qi didnt say anything more but opened the communicator and immediately began contacting people. The most difficult divine core to find had been acquired, yet the other materials he was responsible for would still take some time, which made Wang Qi feel somewhat embarrassed. Naturally, his tone of voice became somewhat stern. Song Jian watched from the side with a faint smile. Wang Qi was increasingly embodying the stature of a City Lord, and Song Jian believed that even if he left one day, Wang Qi would manage the entire City of Hope very well. During the following days, Song Jian didnt go out but instead quietly reflected on the Time Law. After devouring the essence of the Law, his proficiency with the Time Law grew higher, and his understanding of it deepened. He had a feeling that it wouldnt be long before he would fully master the laws of the world. As long as I can completely master the Time Law, I can directly advance to a god-level powerhouse! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, Song Jian faintly heard a chanting prayer within his mind. When he focused on the chanting, an image suddenly appeared in his mind. Underneath a gigantic tree that was over three hundred meters in diameter, a group of strangely shaped natives was kneeling in prayer. In front of them, five Paso Fruits were placed. Song Jian smiled slightly; it seemed the Paso Fruit Tree had matured again, and this time it had actually produced five Posuo Fruits. With just a thought, Song Jian instantly traversed the River of Time and Space and arrived in the Shattered Universe. Standing atop the towering World Tree and looking down, he saw dozens of figures in the Legendary Realm kneeling in front of the World Tree. Seemingly sensing something, these legendary beings looked up and saw the silhouette of Song Jian, which made the natives even more excited. These people have completely come to worship me as a god, Song Jian whispered with a smile. In fact, those of Demi-God Level could claim to be gods; many evil gods in history were only at the Demi-God Level. However, these Demi-God Level powerhouses only dared to develop covertly underground, not bold enough to establish their own religion like the God of Light and the Goddess of Dawn, nor collect the Power of Faith. Song Jian gestured with his right hand, and the five Posuo Fruits floated towards him. On closer inspection, the Law Fragments contained within the five Posuo Fruits were quite ordinary: one contained aggressive Law Fragments, two held the Law of Flames Fragments, and two contained sturdy Law Fragments. It seems that the chance of finding Time Law or Space Law Fragments is quite small; I really was lucky that time, Song Jian mused to himself. Theoretically, the Law Fragments contained within Paso Fruits are random, embracing all the laws of the game world. However, the probability of each type of law emerging differs; the rarer and more powerful the law, the less likely it is to appear. But Song Jian didnt care about these. He only needed the essence of the laws transformed by the Posuo Fruit to nurture his Time Law. Just as Song Jian had collected the Posuo Fruit and was about to leave, a translucent breath wafted upwards from below and quickly entered his body. Song Jian immediately noticed something was amiss and was about to investigate carefully when the breath, without any hindrance, appeared within the Shattered Divine Realm. Song Jians expression changed drastically; this was the first time he had encountered something he had no resistance against, which meant that if this breath represented an enemy, he would be defenseless and powerless in front of it. In an instant, Song Jians silhouette appeared in the Shattered Divine Realm, with his Divine Thought spreading out far and wide, searching for the trace of the breath. Soon, Song Jian felt something odd. The breath had appeared on the high mountain at the center of the Divine Country. It was worth noting that Song Jians divine seat was at the peak of this mountain, and the breath was lingering right in front of the divine seat. As Song Jian puzzled over this, the breath began to change. In a short while, a crude stone altar appeared in front of the divine seat. In the center of the altar, a vortex as thick as a finger emerged, slowly emitting wisp after wisp of a faint fragrance. Song Jians gaze fell on this crude stone altar, and soon, the properties of the altar appeared before his eyes. [Altar of Faith Worship: Level 1, Effect: Collects the Power of Faith and converts it into Divine Power. One hundred believers can provide 1 point of Faith Power each day; 10 points of Faith Power can be converted into 1 point of Divine Power. Current believers: 36.] Chapter 1650 - Chapter 1650 Chapter 1651 The New Expansion Pack Chapter 1650: Chapter 1651: The New Expansion Pack Chapter 1650: Chapter 1651: The New Expansion Pack Upon seeing the stone platform suddenly appearing before his eyes, and after checking its properties, Song Jian finally realized what that whiff of aura was. Faith, could it actually be the Power of Faith provided by those creatures guarding the Posuo Fruit Trees in the fragmented universe? Song Jian was somewhat surprised but also delighted. Arranging for people to guard the Posuo Fruit Tree was something Song Jian did on a whim; he never expected that it would actually generate the Power of Faith for him. Although Song Jian knew that the Power of Faith had both its good and bad sides, as long as he didnt use the power to increase his own level and cultivation, the downsides of the Power of Faith could be overlooked. I will simply convert it into divine power and use it as resources to construct the Divine Country Song Jian thought to himself. For true divine level powerhouses, divine power is an extremely precious resource. It can not only increase ones own level of cultivation but also construct ones own Divine Country and create divine power coins for trade with others. For divine level powerhouses, divine power is like beautiesC one can never have too many. Song Jian was just at the Demi-God Level and couldnt generate divine power on his own; he could only plunder it. Now with the Power of Faith, Song Jian could also convert it into divine power himself, and even create divine power coins. At this moment, within the interface of the Divine Country, resource only listed divine power, but now there was an additional attribute called Power of Faith. Feeling the threads and strands of Power of Faith passing through the vortex of the stone platform and converting into the Divine Countrys resources, Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a smile on his face. After leaving the Divine Country interface, Song Jian looked at the dozens of creatures worshipping in front of the Tree of Life and felt very satisfied. They must be his first group of worshippers. Perhaps he should pay more attention to this place, and in time, he might even be able to develop a religion of his own. It is virtually impossible to establish ones own religion in the game world. Once such an initiative is discovered, it would be labeled as heretical by religions like the Church of Light, followed by endless holy wars. Even if the relationship between Song Jian and the Goddess of Dawn had been good before, once there was a hint of Song Jian establishing his own religion, the Sect of the Goddess of Dawn would probably be among the first to crusade against him. For Song Jian, the Power of Faith might be just a resource, a bonus, but for those ancient gods who have survived for thousands of years solely on the Power of Faith, it is the very lifeline of their existence, which cannot be tampered with by others! But in this fragmented universe, the sight of those gods cannot reach here; the layered spatial barriers make it difficult for the power of gods to penetrate. Moreover, the fragmented universes are as numerous as stars, and to locate the specific fragmented universe that Song Jian pays attention to would be impossible, even for a Creator God. The only flaw in a fragmented universe is that it could collapse at any time, but ever since Song Jian planted a Tree of Life here, that flaw has vanished. The Tree of Lifes greatest function is to stabilize and expand space, and ultimately, even develop into a complete universe. This is why the Legendary beings of the fragmented universe worship Song Jian so much. No matter how powerful they are, they cannot escape the tragic fate of perishing when the universe collapses and shatters. But after Song Jian planted the Tree of Life here, their fates were completely transformed, leading the creatures of this fragmented universe to spontaneously worship Song Jian, the new god! In a flash, Song Jian returned to the City of Hope, where the city was bustling with activity. Countless materials were continuously transported to the City Lord Mansion, and the invited magic construction masters were almost all present. These masters were also very interested in the Protection of the Ocean God Magic Array. Although it was a Legendary Level array, it involved the use of a divine level core, and mastering it entirely would give them the qualifications to challenge divine level Magic Arrays. Just as Song Jian returned from the fragmented universe to the City of Hope, a clap of thunder suddenly exploded in the sky. Then, the sky filled with dark clouds and bolts of lightning streaked across the firmament, as large drops of rain fell from the heavens. Illusions also began to emerge in the sky, with each giant towering over a hundred feet tall, radiating a divine light that was terrifying to behold. These massive giants sat upon towering thrones, gazing down indifferently at everything below them. Just then, golden lightnings struck towards them, and the eyes of these giants began to show signs of change, revealing expressions of terror. They roared loudly, casting fearsome divine skills with a wave of their hands to resist the golden lightnings. However, all their efforts were in vain, unable to withstand the onslaught of the golden lightnings. The giant bodies, as tall as a hundred feet, began to crack like crumbling mountains, completely shattering into pieces. Even the thrones beneath them broke apart, turning into meteors that plummeted towards the void. What, whats happening? Everyone was dumbstruck, staring at the illusions in the void. All the temples in the City of Hope were expelled. If they had still been there, Song Jian would certainly have heard crying emanating from those temples. Temples in all cities seemed to be caught up in an apocalypse. Tall statues of gods collapsed and shattered, all believers wept without a voice, their eyes revealing a look of despair. Their faith, their only god, had fallen at this moment. What was once an ordinary day had now become the Day of the Fallen Gods! In the midst of this, a system notification suddenly appeared in front of all players, with every letter bathed in blood-red, giving a chilling sensation to whoever saw it. System: A player has triggered the Power of Faith system; the game will undergo a system update, after which the expansion, Return of the Gods, will be unlocked! Expansion Outline: Once, the gods reigned supreme, but now they have been cast down to the mortal realm. Those who fell from their thrones, once losers, have been given another chance to rise! Conspiracy, betrayal, hunting! Divine Flame, divine power, Divine Country! Each legend will forge a piece of their own history, and with each history, a new god will rise! The new expansion has been released? Song Jian, bewildered, looked up at the sky. At this moment, the illusions in the sky began to slowly dissipate, and suddenly countless meteors emerged in the darkened sky, falling towards the mortal world. Each meteor trailed a long tail of flames. Song Jians face changed dramatically; he could feel that each meteor was actually a high god, and now as they fell to the mortal realm, the burning flames were actually their condensed Divine Flames! Gods falling to the mortal realm, if they could be slain, wouldnt that mean A rush of excitement surged through Song Jians heart. In the eyes of the NPCs in the game world, these deities were sacred beings beyond reproach, but to the players, they might as well be colossal bosses, moving treasure troves. sea??h th N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now many elite players also possessed the strength of the Legendary Realm. To them, these gods falling to the mortal realm were within the realm of being slain, no different from the bosses they had hunted before! Chaos has begun, Song Jian muttered under his breath, just as all players in the game world were struck with darkness in front of their eyes and were kicked out of the game world. Chapter 1651 - Chapter 1651 Chapter 1652 Visit Chapter 1651: Chapter 1652 Visit Chapter 1651: Chapter 1652 Visit In the real world, Song Jian suddenly appeared, looking at the thin layer of dust on the table, his eyes showing a trace of bewilderment. Was I, kicked out of the game? Song Jian murmured to himself. He tried to sense the Tree of Life in the fragmented universe, which had become extremely vague, as if there was a barrier between them, making it impossible for him to teleport there anymore. However, the Tree of Life in the real world had become much clearer. With a thought, Song Jian arrived under the Tree of Life deep in the ocean. At this moment, the Tree of Life had hidden itself into the void, undetectable by ordinary people. But since Earth was the original place where it had taken root, the aura generated by the tree during its growth continually transformed the Earth, slowly turning it from a place with scarce spiritual energy into one brimming with it. Song Jian could sense that many extraordinary creatures had emerged in the deep sea, their strength comparable to the level 20 and 30 elite BOSSes in the game world. Such strength was still within the capabilities of modern weaponry for an ordinary person, but if these creatures were left to grow and reached second or third-tier strength, the effectiveness of conventional weapons would diminish greatly. Should these creatures break through to the Legendary Realm, even nuclear bombs might struggle to kill them. By then, the real world might become just like the game world. I really dont know if planting the Tree of Life here was right or wrong! Song Jian sighed. Planting the Tree of Life was undoubtedly a dream come true for Earth, but not necessarily for humanity. It was like giving all creatures on Earth a chance to reshuffle their standings, allowing other species the opportunity to replace humans as the masters of the planet. Nevertheless, Song Jian believed that even with another chance, the likelihood of other Earth creatures becoming the masters was very slim, especially since there were tens of thousands of players in the real world. Most of them had already entered the third-tier combat power stage. Even without their equipment bonuses, these players had the strength to crush ordinary level 20 and 30 elite BOSSes, not to mention there were dozens of elite players who had already peaked at third-tier combat power and entered the Legendary Realm. To ordinary people in the real world, their existence was akin to that of gods. If those in the Legendary Realm are gods, then what am I? A God King? Song Jian revealed a hint of a smile. At this time, there was nothing in the real world that could threaten Song Jian, not even nuclear bombs. Even at the epicenter of a nuclear explosion, it was unlikely to kill him; at most, he would be severely wounded. But even in the epicenter, he could sense a bombs approach and definitely leave the blast area before it arrived, not to mention that Song Jian also had access to the Shattered Divine Realm and the Enemy of Death God skill. The idea of killing him in the real world was simply impossible. By now, Song Jians mentality had entirely changed to one without fear, and he no longer felt the need to leave Huaxia to avoid potential dangers, as he had in the past. Taking advantage of the game update, Song Jian returned to Huaxia, back to the villa he had purchased. I thought I had to give up this place, but to my surprise, Ive come back! Song Jian chuckled as he looked at the villa he had lived in for less than a month before being forced to leave. The villa was not yet fit for living; it needed a thorough cleaning. Song Jian contacted the communitys domestic service and then chose to stay at a five-star hotel in Coastal City. After completing the check-in procedures, Song Jian took a shower, ordered dinner, and soon after, the service staff wheeled the trolley into the room. Looking at the brightly lit city through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Song Jian couldnt help but feel emotional. It had been so long since he had enjoyed such a peaceful and comfortable life. As Song Jian was reflecting to himself, he suddenly sensed two game players walking down the corridor towards his room. They were clearly heading for his room, and one of them had the strength of the early stages of the Legendary Realm. Interesting. There are only a few dozen players in the entire game world who are at the Legendary Realm. I didnt expect to find one in the small city of Coastal City within Huaxia Song Jian chuckled. Considering that Coastal City was only a third or fourth-tier city in Huaxia, if it was a major city like Beijing or Shanghai, Song Jian wouldnt find it strange to encounter a few Legendary Realm players. But to meet a Legendary Realm player in a smaller city like Coastal City was as rare as winning a five million-dollar lottery. Ding dong~ The two people arrived at the door and rang the bell respectfully, then stood outside, waiting quietly. Moments later, the door opened automatically, and the two walked in to see Song Jian sitting on the sofa, drinking tea. He did not show any sign of surprise at their entrance. Gentlemen, what brings you here? Song Jian asked with a smile. City Lord Song, my name is Jia Guodong. I am here on behalf of the National Security Office to discuss a potential cooperation with you! The middle-aged man at the Legendary Realm said with a smile plastered across his face. You, have been waiting for me in Linhai City, havent you? Song Jian seemed to realize something and suddenly asked. Jia Guodong was taken aback, then chuckled, Yes, City Lord Song. We have been wanting to contact you, but you have been elusive and impossible to reach. We didnt expect that once the game updated, youd return to Coastal City, so naturally, we had to pay you a visit. Song Jian nodded, no wonder he had seen a Legendary Realm powerhouse in Coastal City. It turned out that this person had been waiting here for him. What kind of cooperation do you have in mind? Song Jian asked with a smile, Although I am the lord of a city in the game world, I dont usually get involved in affairs. If its about cooperation with the City of Hope, I suggest you look for Wang Qi with your means, you should be able to find him in the real world quite easily, right? Jia Guodongs face showed an awkward smile as he quickly said, Thats not it at all, we highly respect the privacy of game players Although Wang Qi is the Vice City Lord, there are many things that he wouldnt dare to decide on without your say-so, City Lord! Jia Guodong certainly knew that even if Song Jian was only in the City of Hope for a day or two each month, as long as he had the City Lord seal, he was the one calling the shots. Even if all the City of Hopes administrators were to resign one day, Song Jian could fill all managerial positions with NPCs within a day. As for the City Lord Mansions funds, without the City Lord seal, not even Wang Qi had the authority to use ten thousand Doomsday Coins. Essentially, any matter within the City of Hope was dictated by Song Jian; as long as he spoke, there would be no opposition. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1652 - Chapter 1652 Chapter 1653 The Cannibal Ray Chapter 1652: Chapter 1653: The Cannibal Ray Chapter 1652: Chapter 1653: The Cannibal Ray Song Jian and Jia Guodong briefly chatted for over two hours, merely confirming a preliminary intent. It is known that currently, in Huaxia, there are already over a hundred people who have successfully built cities in the game world. However, some are too far away, with only about thirty cities within a three hundred kilometer radius of the City of Hope. Some cities actually already have a trade relationship with the City of Hope. After all, ever since the NPC cities cut off ties with the City of Hope, it has had to strengthen its relationships with the surrounding player cities. There are also some cities further away with which the City of Hope has not made contact. Jia Guodong even proposed forming their own City Alliance for Huaxia and invited Song Jian to be the leader of this alliance. However, Song Jian tactfully declined as he had only just made contact and knew nothing, making it impossible for him to make any commitments. City Lord Song, do you know about the substantial impact of the game world on the real world? Some players who acquired powers in the game world do not really abide by the laws and regulations of the real world Jia Guodong tentatively asked. Of course, Ive even seen with my own eyes a player who mastered an Acceleration Skill, actually snatching a ladys bag in broad daylight on the street, heh, its really Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face. Jia Guodong revealed a relaxed expression and chuckled, Yes, suddenly gaining power, some peoples mentality becomes unbalanced, leading them to do wrong things. Therefore, Huaxia has a special team targeting players who break the law, I wonder Not interested! Song Jian shook his head. Jia Guodong: Just then, a sudden beast-like roar echoed from outside the room. Jia Guodongs expression changed, and he hurried to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking out. In the darkness, a huge, blurry figure floated above the city, looking just like an airborne aircraft carrier! This, this is Jia Guodong took out a monocular that emitted a pale blue light from his bosom and looked toward the huge dark shadow through it. Game equipment Song Jian looked towards the monocular in Jia Guodongs hand, and it was evident that this was an equipment dropped in the game, possessing the attribute to be taken out of the game. There are not a few pieces of equipment with the attribute to be taken out of the game, but most are of white, green, blue quality. The higher the quality of the equipment, the less likely it is to have the can be taken out of the game attribute, unless its like Song Jian, who has a Spiritual Weapon that can be incorporated into his body and soul bound, thus ignoring this rule. A Legendary Realm peak strength boss, the Abyssal Devouring Ray, how, how can this be Jia Guodongs face revealed a look of horror. Its known that indeed a number of extraordinary creatures have appeared in the real world, but Legendary Realm monsters had never been seen before. Now that they appeared, there was only one possibility: this was a combat pet of a player with a Summoning profession! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, and his Perception Eye immediately appeared. The vague monster in the darkness suddenly became clear in his view. At the same time, Song Jian saw that standing on the head of this giant monster was the figure of a person. Looking closely, the player was also a strong individual of the Legendary Realm. An Abyssal Summoner? Werent these Abyssal profession players all killed during the previous Abyssal invasion? Song Jian sneered, a sharp murderous intent flashing in his eyes. Those players who changed their profession and race at the start of the Abyssal invasion storyline were being eroded by the Abyssal Demonic Aura every moment, and even if there was no change at the beginning, as time went on, the bodies, minds, consciousness, and thoughts of these Abyssal players would become identical to the Abyssal demons. At that time, when the Abyssal Passage closed, all the Abyssal players invading the Main World of the game were hunted down, and nearly all Abyssal players were wiped out. Unexpectedly, there were still some that slipped through the net! Lord Song Jia Guodongs face showed a troubled expression, as the terrifying man-eating ray in front of him was a Legendary Level peak boss, paired with that Legendary Level Abyss player on its back. Coastal Citys national security was powerless against them. This was also the reason why he showed up there. If he had been in a big city like Beijing or Shanghai, the appearance of such a creature would result in several, if not a dozen, Legendary Level experts attempting to kill him. But in a smaller place like Coastal City, Legendary Level experts were too few. However, what this Abyss player never would have expected was that in a third or fourth-tier small city like Coastal City, there would be a presence like Song Jian. It could only be said that he was unlucky, running into a rare event. Song Jians face was expressionless as he transformed into a streak of golden light, vanishing from the room and reappearing in front of the man-eating ray. Compared to the vast body of the man-eating ray, Song Jian seemed as insignificant as an ant. But the aura emanating from Song Jian caused the man-eating ray to emit a terror-filled shriek, retreating repeatedly. If it wasnt for the control of the Abyss player riding it, the man-eating ray would have turned tail and fled immediately, not daring to face Song Jian. Li Jun stood on the head of the man-eating ray, overlooking the entire city, instantly feeling superior. The entire city seems so insignificant in my eyes, I just need to give an order, and I could destroy this whole city! A smug smile spread across Li Juns ferocious face. Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For Abyss players, hunting ordinary people and devouring their souls was also a way to increase their power. In the game world, destroying a city was too difficult; therefore, he had set his sights on the real world. This time, after completing a Legendary Level task with great difficulty, he could bring his Legendary Realm battle pet into the real world. He was confident that before getting surrounded by Legendary Level experts, he could wipe out the entire city and use the souls of nearly a million people to break through the Legendary Realm and step into the realm of gods. As long as I ascend to the Demi-God Realm, I will have no opponents in the whole of Huaxia, no, in the entire world, and then I will be the king of the world! bellowed Li Jun in maniacal laughter. Just as Li Jun was lost in his delusions, he was jolted back to reality by the frantic, fearful neighs of the man-eating ray. Looking up, he saw a pair of cold eyes within his field of vision. You, you are A wave of unease suddenly rose in Li Juns heart, as if standing naked before a monstrous beast, the overwhelming pressure making him want to turn and flee. Die! Song Jian murmured softly, then violently thrust his right hand forward, unleashing a sword Qi tens of feet in length that slashed at the man-eating rays head. The Chaotic Sword Qi effortlessly sliced into the man-eating rays skull with no resistance, cleaving the Legendary Realm peak man-eating ray in two, and suddenly, a crimson torrent rained from the sky. Li Jun was floating in mid-air, looking at his empty right arm, his face showing a look of horror. A legendary Level peak boss was no match for one strike from his opponent, and if it werent for Li Juns timely evasion, and the fact that Song Jians sword wasnt aimed at him, Li Jun would have had no chance to escape. You, you are Li Jun seemed to have realized something, staring at Song Jian with a face full of horror. Chapter 1653 - Chapter 1653 Chapter 1654 Melting Chapter 1653: Chapter 1654 Melting Chapter 1653: Chapter 1654 Melting Are you, you Song Jian? Li Jun looked at Song Jian with horror, seemingly realizing something. During the storyline where the Abyss invaded, Abyss players followed a horde of Abyss monsters, destroying countless cities, but met their defeat in the City of Hope. At the time, the Abyss monsters were completely wiped out, and the opportunistic Abyss players who followed them mostly perished in the City of Hope as well. This incident had a significant impact among the Abyss players. Li Jun had heard of Song Jians great name and knew that he was the first player to become a strong figure in the Legendary Realm. You, what realm are you in now? Li Jun was horrified to find that he could not see through Song Jians realm, knowing that even a peak existence in the Legendary Realm would be clear to him. Could it be that he has stepped into the Divine Realm? Impossible, thats just impossibleCits impossible to acquire such an abundance of resources to raise his level to the Divine Realm by the power of one city! Li Jun thought to himself. In fact, the Legendary Realm could be achieved by piling up resources. Players, unlike NPCs, could comprehend Domain Power and enter the Legendary Realm as long as they reached the required level. This happened naturally, without any need for understanding or breakthrough bottlenecks. However, the Demi-God Realm was different. Without comprehending the Power of Law, no matter how many resources one obtained in their lifetime, it was impossible to break through to the Divine Realm. Li Jun was now merely speculating about the Divine Realm with the mindset of someone in the Legendary Realm. Sar?h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Die! Song Jian let out a cold snort, not wanting to say much to Li Jun. Such a person was no longer human in Song Jians eyes, no different from those Abyss monsters! Red Dust Tribulation! Kill! Song Jians figure vanished, and sword flashes that blinked in and out of existence appeared in the void. The sharpness of the chaotic Sword Qi seemed capable of slicing through the void, leaving behind long-lasting spatial rifts after the fleeting sword flashes disappeared. Pu~ Li Jun suddenly felt a chill in his left arm, followed by intense pain. He looked down to find that his left arm had already been turned into a mist of blood by the chaotic Sword Qi. Spare, spare my life Li Juns eyes were filled with ever-closer twinkling chaotic sword flashes. He couldnt muster any will to resist. For a peak figure in the Demi-God Realm, countless Legendary Realm fighters like him could be easily suppressed with brute force. Li Jun tried to flee, but without his man-eater ray, how could his initial Legendary Realm flying speed escape from Song Jian? You, youve stepped into the Divine Realm? Li Jun could clearly feel his body turning into mist under the fleeting Sword Qi, even his entire body being slashed apart, yet his consciousness lingered momentarily, experiencing the terror of the chaotic Sword Qi. The Divine Realm? Jia Guodongs body shuddered involuntarily. In his view, although Song Jian had stepped into the Legendary Realm earlier, there was still a significant gap between him and the Divine Realm. Unable to check Song Jians level, Jia Guodong guessed that Song Jian must be at most in the middle or late Legendary Realm right now. He hadnt expected that the latter had already stepped into the Divine Realm. How could that be! Director, what is the Divine Realm? Zhao Qian, with only third-tier combat power, asked with some confusion. For a player who had just stepped into the third tier of combat power, the Legendary Realm was already an unattainable realm, not to mention the Divine Realm, which she hadnt even heard of before. Breaking through the peak of the Legendary Realm is entering the Divine Realm Jia Guodong murmured to himself. Oh! Zhao Qian answered indifferently. It was just the next realm after the Legendary Realm. In her view, it was like progressing from second tier to third tier, then to Legendary. Given enough time, she believed she would surely reach it too, and Song Jian was merely a step ahead. Seeing Zhao Qians unconcerned expression, Jia Guodong wanted to explain to her what the Divine Realm was, but he stopped as the words reached his lips, revealing a wry smile on his face and shaking his head without further comment. Divine Realm, its not a realm that ordinary players can reach! Jia Guodong muttered in a low voice. Given enough time and barring any untimely demises, out of a hundred players, all could reach the Legendary Realm. However, among ten thousand players at the Legendary Realm, perhaps not even one could break through to the Divine Realm. In other words, the strength of most players would be capped at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm. To break through to the Divine Realm without great fortune or destiny was simply impossible. The corpse of the man-eating ray had been collected by Song Jian, but Li Juns body was useless. Song Jian disintegrated it into dust with his Sword Qi, dispersing it between heaven and earth. It should be known that the flesh and blood of Abyss creatures were highly toxic to ordinary people. Just a touch would lead to complete corruption, so it had to be thoroughly eradicated. Seeing Song Jian return to his room as if floating on air, Zhao Qian had not reacted much, but Jia Guodongs attitude had suddenly become very respectful. The previous respect was for the powerful, but now, Jia Guodongs behavior seemed almost sycophantic. Zhao Qian couldnt help but secretly roll her eyes, starting to despise her own section chief internally. Jia Guodong glanced at Zhao Qian and sneered in his heart, Youre too young and understand nothing. Do you know what being at the Divine level represents? If you did, your behavior might be even more disgraceful than mine, maybe you would even offer yourself up willingly After Jia Guodong and the other person left, Song Jians gaze fell back on the corpse of the man-eating ray. With only a few inventory slots opened and unable to accommodate the giant body of the man-eating ray, Song Jian had no choice but to place its corpse into the Shattered Divine Realm. Within the Divine Country, rich with Divine Energy, the Magic Qi of the man-eating ray could not seep out and erode the surroundings. It simply lay quietly on an empty plot of land. Swiftly, Song Jian arrived in the Shattered Divine Realm, fixating on the corpse of the man-eating ray and observing it closely. Its just the strength of an ordinary peak Legend Realm boss, with nothing particularly remarkable. But Song Jian frowned slightly, why do I feel deep within my heart that there is something different about it? After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian willed it, and a huge Blazing Fire Furnace appeared in the void. At present, the furnace was melting the corpse of the Magic Dragon Turtle, a true Divine Realm boss. The Divine essence obtained from melting it would be tenfold, a hundredfold of that from the horned giant turtle! By now, Song Jian had already amassed over five hundred points of Divine essence, and it continued to increase every moment during the melting process. Such an abundance of Divine essence was more than enough to refine and advance the entire set of Sword Immortal equipment. Boom~ Just then, the Blazing Fire Furnace trembled violently, and a torrent of Divine essence surged out. A massive phantom of the Magic Dragon Turtle appeared within the furnace, letting out earth-shattering roars. After a short while, the phantom of the dragon turtle slowly dissipated, leaving no trace behind. This was the last struggle, the final defiance of the Magic Dragon Turtle. But with the end of the melting process, the last vestige of the Magic Dragon Turtle in this world vanished without a trace. Perhaps, I should also melt down the corpse of this man-eating ray and see what comes of it? Song Jian stared at the corpse of the man-eating ray, suddenly entertaining this thought. Chapter 1654 - Chapter 1654 Chapter 1655 Constructing a Magic Array Chapter 1654: Chapter 1655: Constructing a Magic Array Chapter 1654: Chapter 1655: Constructing a Magic Array The Blazing Fire Furnace can condense the divinity contained in the corpses of divine beings. As long as Song Jian kills a divine creature, be it at the Demi-God Level or a God-level, he can obtain a large amount of divinity. Using divinity, one can not only improve the quality of equipment, but also promote skills that meet the requirements to God-level abilities. In the future, if Song Jian masters the method of using divinity to condense divine power, then he will be able to acquire a great amount of divine power. However, Song Jian has never used the Blazing Fire Furnace to smelt creatures of the Legendary Realm since Legendary Realm bosses lack divinity. Once they enter the Blazing Fire Furnace, theyll only be melted into slag. But the corpse of this man-eating ray before him, Song Jian always felt there was something unusual about it. If he smelted it, he might obtain unexpected gains! With that thought, Song Jian directly placed the man-eating rays corpse into the Blazing Fire Furnace. Soon, the fierce furnace fire roared, ceaselessly roasting the man-eating ray, and after a moment, the corpse of the beast was reduced to a pile of ash. Nothing at all? Song Jian shook his head, ready to shut down the Blazing Fire Furnace, when suddenly a blue light burst forth from the ashes of the man-eating rays corpse. Surprised and pleased, Song Jian eyed the light, and with a wave of his right hand, he captured the blue light in his palm and observed it closely. This blue light, astonishingly, was an item endowed with attributes. Attribute Orb, blue quality, usage: when used on an item, it has a certain chance to bestow the take out of game attribute; Song Jian had also obtained Attribute Orbs in the game, but those he acquired mostly added some personal attributes and werent much different from Attribute Fruits. He never expected that the Attribute Orb smelted from the man-eating rays corpse today would possess such a unique attribute. There are no restrictions on the quality of the item? Song Jian said, his eyes betraying his surprise. To know that the current Attribute Orb was only of blue quality, but in theory, it could affect items of Epic, Legendary, and even Divine nature, granting them the take out of game attribute. To know, even being able to take an item with Silver or Gold attributes out of the game now is an incredible feat. If one really extracts an Epic or even Legendary Quality item, it would definitely cause a huge sensation in the real world! Theres a certain chance, haha, Im afraid the higher the quality of the item, the smaller the chance. Since this Attribute Orb is blue, then it definitely has the greatest probability on items of blue quality or lower. Silver and Gold will have much smaller chances, and as for Epic and Legendary Quality, it probably truly depends on luck! Song Jian laughed. However, even so, such a blue-quality Attribute Orb is far more valuable than a piece of Silver or Gold equipment. If the gamble pays off, its value might be comparable to Epic or even Legendary Quality Equipment. For Song Jian, this was also an unexpected windfall, and he pocketed the blue-quality Attribute Orb. The game update lasted for twelve hours. It wasnt until the next day that Song Jian found the game icon on his phone had turned from gray back to color. As he entered the game, Song Jian discovered that Wang Qi and others had entered the game even earlier than he had. Seeing Song Jian, Wang Qi and the others hurriedly gathered around. Lord Mayor, the city defense Magic Array can now be built! So soon? Are all the materials ready, are the Master Level construction mages all present? Song Jian asked in surprise. To know, The Shelter of the Ocean God Magic Array isnt just needing a core of a God-level ocean creature. Thats merely the heart of the Magic Array. To construct the Magic Array, a multitude of other materials are needed, not only requiring a large quantity but also a wide variety. Song Jian estimated that at least a month or two of collecting would be needed to gather all the materials. Unexpectedly, it had only been a few days, and they were already able to start constructing the defense Magic Array, which was beyond Song Jians expectation. Heh, if the city lord is this efficient, we cant lag too far behind either! Wang Qi and the other administrators chuckled. These days, the administrators of the City of Hope had been busy around the clock, managing to gather all the materials and manpower needed in just a few short days! Soon, all the materials were ready, and more than ten mages with master-level qualifications in architecture began constructing the core of the magic array layer by layer. It took almost half a day to fully construct the main body of the magic array. City lord, the magic array can be activated now! Wang Qi said excitedly. For a fifth-tier city to have its own legendary-level defensive magic array was definitely an event that could be recorded in the annals of the citys history! Boom~ A rumbling sound arose, and the entire city began to tremble slightly, as if an earthquake had occurred. Countless people started to cry out in alarm, rushing into the streets. Moments later, a faint Dark Gold light screen slowly rose from the center of the city. Energy flow in Sector Three is stable; nodes are being lit up in sequence Everything is normal in Sector Two sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Theres a slight fluctuation in the energy of Sector Eight but its within the normal range; monitoring closely The people of the City of Hope were on edge. It was not certain that a defense magic array could be successfully constructed. A failure in construction would not only mean the waste of a huge amount of precious materials but could also deal a devastating blow to the City of Hope, affecting the vital interests of everyone involved. The Dark Gold light screen did not rise quickly, and occasionally, light screens in some areas would show obvious flickering, but these anomalies were quickly eliminated. After a tense quarter of an hour, under the anxious gaze of all the onlookers, the Dark Gold light screen finally rose completely and shaped itself successfully. We did it, we did it! Wang Qi roared with excitement. Although the dozens of simulations before had shown no problems, when it was truly successful in that moment, Wang Qi was extremely excited. Song Jian also let out a sigh of relief. He could clearly sense that the strength of the Dark Gold light screen that now enveloped the entire City of Hope was worlds apart from the previous simple defense array. Even for a Demi-God level peak powerhouse like himself, breaking through would at least require the time it took to drink a cup of tea. As for other Legendary Realm powerhouses, without spending one or two hours to deplete the energy of the defense magic array, it would be impossible to breach this great defensive array! This is just the beginning? said a young man in a purple robe, holding a short one-handed staff, glancing at Wang Qi with a sneer, The magic array is divided into three stages: screen shaping, trait activation, and finally, the most important phase of becoming sentient This is just the first stage of success? Wang Qi stared, dumbfounded, at the young man beside him. Look, the second stage is about to begin. This stage determines the magic arrays special effects. Although they are random, they are greatly related to the core. Our core attribute is decent, so theres a high chance of obtaining a strong trait! the young man confidently proclaimed. Chapter 1655 - Chapter 1655 Chapter 1656 Special Effects Chapter 1655: Chapter 1656: Special Effects Chapter 1655: Chapter 1656: Special Effects The dark gold light curtain enveloped the entire City of Hope. Soon, each node within the magic array burst forth with a beam of light, which, upon reaching its zenith, suddenly exploded into countless rays. These rays interwove with one another, forming a web-like network of light that clung tightly to the inner side of the dark gold curtain. The special effects are about to be stimulated! The youth said nervously, his gaze fixed on the sky. This young man seemed to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, but he was the highest-level builder among all the mages. Whenever a problem arose in a certain area, he would always notice it first and promptly assist with repairs. Seeing that the magic array had entered its second phase, the young man was just as tense, his body surging with magical power, ready to deal with any issues that might arise. Roar~ An inexplicable roar of a wild beast resounded, and a surge of black mist began swirling within the entire magic array. These mists did not fall towards the city but instead rose upward, infiltrating the dark gold curtain. Black mist? The young mans brow furrowed slightly, a hint of disappointment on his face as he muttered to himself, Is it just a simple maze effect? The young man had not originally planned to come to the City of Hope to construct a defensive magic array, but his interest was piqued when he heard that the core of the citys defense array was a god-level core of an ocean creature. As it was known, for most legendary-level arrays, a legendary-level core was usually sufficient as the core of the array. However, for the Blessing of the Ocean God magic array, a divine realm ocean creature core was required, and this fact alone had surprised the young man. He had thought that the City of Hope would at most obtain a demi-god level ocean creature core, but unexpectedly, they had acquired a genuine god-level ocean creature core. This completely piqued the young mans curiosity, and he wanted to see what kind of special effects an array with the core of an oceanic deity would evolve into. The result Just a black mist maze effect, sigh~ The youth shook his head, his face full of disappointment. The magic array kept generating dense black mist from afar, similar to ink, almost rendering the entire sky black. Then, these black mists coalesced and intertwined with each other to form twisted demonic figures, howling and spreading out in all directions. Soon the black mists began to intertwine with the citys original Protection Black Mist on the outskirts, slowly starting to merge. In no time, from within the original Protection Black Mist Array, sounds like the wails of ghosts and howls of wolves began to emerge, similar to those of wild beasts! Whats going on? The young mans previously disappointed eyes now showed a hint of surprise. He was aware of the Protection Black Mist Array, and after arriving in the City of Hope, he had even spent time studying it, capturing an earth elemental from within the array to research. An earth elemental that wouldnt possibly make such a roar! he murmured softly. Before long, out of the Protection Black Mist emerged a towering giant over five meters tall. This giant was pitch-black, his body gleaming with a metallic sheen, and from his back and elbows protruded blades over three feet long, resembling bone spurs. The giants eyes were blood-red, emitting a crimson glow, his body enshrouded by the swirling black mist, much like a demon. This, this is an earth elemental? The young mans face displayed a look of terror; he could feel a touch of the original essence of an earth elemental from this towering giant. However, that faint essence was quickly obliterated, as the giants body completely turned into black rock, emitting thunderous, grinding noises with each movement. In no time at all, the second, the third, the fourth Countless black giants, looming within the Protection Black Mist, their heights ranging from over three meters to more than ten, let out frenzied roars as they flailed their fists, like a horde of demons. But without exception, these black giants were all shrouded within the mist, occasionally appearing at its edges, visible to people, yet they dared not step out of its bounds, as if something was restraining them! S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A mutation? Could it be that the effect of the Magic Array is not merely a simple Black Mist Maze? the young man pondered. Deep down, he did not believe that a Magic Array, with a core made from a real Divine-Level ocean creatures nucleus, would have such a simplistic effect! However, once the Magic Array was fully established, the young man would naturally be able to check its properties and discover what the effects truly were. At this moment, his heart felt as if it were being incessantly scratched by a cat, eager to know what this effect was! Ive never encountered such a situation before, this is definitely not the normal effect of a Black Mist Maze. Perhaps, the Black Mist Maze is just the most inconspicuous effect within this array the young man thought to himself. Biting his teeth, his right hand moved quickly, forming spells as magic glimmers emanated from his fingertips. Moments later, a wisp of magic essence shot upward from his fingertips toward the sky, like a nimble hand, gently touching the edge of the Black Mist and swiftly returning. This wisp of black essence, barely one ten-thousandth of the mist, writhed and struggled under the constraint of the magic essence, looking like a tiny snake as thick as a finger. Interesting, very interesting~ the young man said, looking at the black serpent with an excited expression, and couldnt help but reach out to touch it. Be careful! Song Jians brow furrowed, and he glanced at the young man inadvertently. Seeing his action, he couldnt help but voice a warning. Indeed, from the moment the black fog appeared, Song Jians attention was captured by it, sensing a familiar scent within the fog. The Magic Dragon Turtle once emitted such an aura. When the black fog appeared, it was to open the Dark Gate! Song Jians heart leaped at the thought. The opening of the Dark Gate, which connected to the Abyssal Hell, had cost the Sea Clan a great price to reseal after the Magic Dragon Turtle was killed. Keep in mind, this place was the City of Hope. Should the Dark Gate appear once again, even with Song Jians strength to eventually kill all the invading abyssal monsters, the damage to the City of Hope would be irreparable. Song Jian was fully alert to the threat of the Dark Gates emergence and did not expect that the young man beside him would be bold enough to absorb a wisp of abyssal essence. Hiss~ The young man suddenly inhaled sharply, his finger retracting quickly as if electrocuted. Dem, demonized, this is the aura of abyssal demonization, damn it, how could such an effect appear the young mans face turned ugly, his eyes filled with intense fear and dread. Chapter 1656 - Chapter 1656 Chapter 1657 Transform into Spirit Chapter 1656: Chapter 1657: Transform into Spirit Chapter 1656: Chapter 1657: Transform into Spirit The Abyssal demonization aura was not something to be trifled with. The youth had only slightly come into contact with a wisp of it, but his whole fingertip instantly turned black. At the same time, it spread downward at an alarming speed. In a moment, one joint had already turned black, emitting a faint black aura and even fine scales began to protrude slowly from the surface of the joint. A wave of intense pain surged from his finger, and the youths complexion drastically changed. With his left hand, he drew a dagger from his waist. It was a Spell Blade of Epic Quality, all of its attributes focused on increasing intelligence and spirit, a specialized blade for mages. However, as a dagger, it retained its basic sharpness, and the youth, with a backhand slice, severed the finger that had been contaminated by an entire joint. The cut-off finger fell to the ground, and within a few seconds, it was completely eroded by the demonic aura. A few more seconds passed, and the entire finger turned into black ash and scattered. Devoid of life force, all that remained of the demonic aura was destruction! Roka, what are you doing? Wang Qi looked towards the youth in surprise, not understanding why he had done this. Demonization, its actually the Abyssal demonization effect, hahaha~ Clenching his bleeding finger, the youth showed no concern for his wound. He looked up at the omnipresent black mist in the sky, his face revealing a hint of excitement. Abyssal demonization effect? What does that mean? Wang Qi, somewhat puzzled, asked with a frown. A smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. It must have been the effect of the Magic Dragons core, although he wondered if the Abyssal Demonic Aura would have any harmful effects on the residents of the City of Hope. From now on, the City of Hope will no longer fear being besieged! The youth looked towards Wang Qi and Song Jian, his eyes complex as he couldnt help but exclaim. What do you mean, not fear being besieged? Wang Qi shuddered. Any city could be conquered if the enemys numbers were sufficient to continuously assault the citys defenses. Even a Legendary Level defensive Magic Array would be worn down by the relentless onslaught of monsters, leading to the citys fall. In the previous Abyssal invasion, many cities fell precisely because they were overwhelmed by massive hordes of Abyssal creatures. This is the effect of Abyssal demonization. Any creatures within the black mist will succumb to the Abyssal demonization aura and eventually turn into monsters. Moreover, these monsters are bound by the demonic black mist and cannot escape its control. Even creatures that enter it will end up fighting each other due to the erosion of the demonization black mist Roka took a deep breath and meticulously explained. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What, then what about the citys inhabitants, could they? Wang Qi asked, visibly shaken. As long as they dont recklessly run into the black mist, it wont affect the entire city at all! Roka shook his head, pointing to the shroud of black mist surrounding the city, The original Protection Black Mist Array has merged with the Abyssal demonization aura to become a unified array. From now on, you can still control the Protection Black Mist Array and also the Ocean Gods Protection Array. Its like having two control systems that do not interfere with each other. This, this is practically a composite array, its tier far exceeding that of the ordinary Legendary Level! So, weve actually gained from this, hahaha! Wang Qi laughed heartily. What if the city is invaded by Abyssal creatures? Song Jian suddenly asked, Abyssal creatures are not affected by the Abyssal demonization aura. Yeah, if Abyssal creatures invade, like in the previous scenario, wouldnt our Magic Array be ineffective against them? A startled Wang Qi asked urgently. It shouldnt be Rokas expression showed hesitation as he pondered and spoke, This is the Ocean Gods Protection Array, not the Abyssal demonization array. Although the current effect is the Abyssal demonization aura, both in essence and nature are different from Abyssal demonization; its only the surface that appears the same However, to know whether it is effective against Abyssal creatures, it would be best to capture a few Abyssal creatures and test them in the black mist Roka said somewhat uncertainly. At first, there seemed to be a distinction from the Abyssal Demonic Aura, but the more he looked, the more Roka felt that it was, in fact, the very Abyssal Demonic Aura itself. Song Jian was also on tenterhooks, wondering if the Abyssal Demonic Aura would become so concentrated that it might truly summon a gate of darkness. If such a gate were to be summoned outside the City of Hope, Song Jian feared he might weep to death. Seeing Roka uncertain, Wang Qi felt his heart grow cold. He turned to look at Song Jian and, seeing his expressionless face, Wang Qis anxiety mounted. Fortunately, the second phase also went smoothly. The Abyssal Demonic Aura eventually took shape and melded with the Protection Black Mist Array, completely enveloping the area of several hundred meters outside the City of Hope. Were on the third phase now, the most critical one. If it fails, the entire Magic Array will be doomed Roka became tense, and his hands involuntarily clenched into fists. You said that even if the spirit manifestation fails, it wouldnt cause any damage to the city Wang Qi, seeing Roka so nervous, became even more worried. If it were a regular Legendary Level Magic Array, a construction failure would result at most in wasted materials Roka glanced at the thick, swirling black mist outside the city and revealed a bitter smile, continuing, But with our Magic Array, if the construction fails, the demonic aura outside the city will become unbound, out of control, and the consequences, as you can imagine, would be dire Song Jians lips twitched uncontrollably with irritation. As you can imagine, a ghost would know! Werent you so confident earlier that there would be no problem? Why are there so many issues now that the construction has started? Thankfully, the third phase seemed to be progressing smoothly. Over a hundred nodes of the Magic Array lit up simultaneously once again, energy flowed steadily, and after a short period, a semi-transparent phantom slowly rose above the city. This is Roka squinted towards it. The key to the Sea Gods Protection Array was spirit manifestation; this spirit served as the soul of the entire Magic Array, its role somewhat similar to that of the citys guardian beast, automatically manifesting to protect the entire city when attacked. The more formidable the creature, the more powerful the spirit manifestation will be! Roka seemed to regain some confidence and continued, For our Magic Array, weve used a core from a divine creature. The spirit manifested from this will undoubtedly be formidable. No sooner had he spoken than a colossal phantom of a dragon turtle enveloped the citys skyline. From the body of this phantom dragon turtle, a terrifying presence pulsed, causing monsters within hundreds of miles to cower on the ground, too frightened to move. The terror of a divine creature was evident! This presence is comparable to that of a true divine creature! Roka trembled with excitement. The main reason he had been willing to come and construct this Magic Array was to witness with his own eyes the kind of spirit that would manifest during the third phase, using the core of a true divine creature as the center of the Array. Is that all? Song Jian squinted at the dragon turtle phantom in midair. Although the phantom appeared to have a strong aura, Song Jian still felt a trace of disappointment, recognizing a disparity between it and the divine guardian creature he had envisioned. Just then, as if provoked, the dragon turtle phantom began to struggle violently, twisting its body and emitting deafening roars. Pff~ Roka suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and, with a pale face, whispered, Spirit backlash, how could this be Chapter 1657 - Chapter 1657 Chapter 1658 Suppression Chapter 1657: Chapter 1658: Suppression Chapter 1657: Chapter 1658: Suppression Many monsters cores contain a trace of the monsters consciousness, and using the core for anything will incite the monsters consciousness to resist. However, before using the core, players would first purify the core, expelling that trace of consciousness, and only then would they utilize the core. The Magic Dragon Turtles core had been purified three times before use, for fear of leaving behind any residual consciousness that might interfere during the construction of the Magic Array. Unexpectedly, even after three purifications, the Magic Dragon Turtles core still retained a sliver of remnant consciousness, which began to fiercely resist during the spirit conversion phase. This was already the final stage, and giving up now would be a great pity, so over a dozen mages clenched their teeth and began to increase their magic power output, hoping to suppress the lingering consciousness of the Magic Dragon Turtle. God-level creatures cores are indeed extraordinary, with such a powerful consciousness backlash Pu! Roca spat out another mouthful of blood, a look of despair on his face. With over a dozen mages working together to suppress it, they still couldnt deal with that sliver of remaining consciousness; they could only watch helplessly as the Magic Dragon Turtles phantom form repeatedly slammed into the dark gold barrier. If they allowed the Magic Dragon Turtles residual consciousness to burst through and escape, the defensive Magic Array would lose its guardian spirit. Though the Magic Array would still operate without its guardian spirit, the defense it provided would be greatly reduced. What was originally a Legendary-quality defense Magic Array could now, at best, perform like a Golden or even Silver-grade formationCsomething Song Jian could never tolerate. Boom~ The massive body of the Magic Dragon Turtle once again smashed against the dark gold barrier. It was evident that the point of impact was cracking, and it wouldnt be long before the Magic Dragon Turtles departing soul would break through the barrier and escape. How could I possibly let you succeed! Song Jian snorted coldly. With a thought, countless Spirit Swords floated up and flew toward the Magic Dragon Turtle. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~ The Spirit Swords crisscrossed in midair as though they were on a different plane from the Magic Dragon Turtle, unable to touch even a hair of it. Blazing Fire Furnace! Song Jian shouted lightly, and immediately a massive furnace appeared in the void, bearing down on the phantom of the Magic Dragon Turtle. The Blazing Fire Furnace was designed to smelt monster corpses, but in reality, subduing the souls of monsters wasnt much of an issue for it either; any monsters soul could be smelted by the Blazing Fire Furnace. The moment the Blazing Fire Furnace appeared, the Magic Dragon Turtle seemed terrified: after letting out a roar, it started to scurry around in panic, even speeding up its assault against the barrier. Soon, however, the Blazing Fire Furnace suppressed the Magic Dragon Turtle, sucking it into the furnace. The next moment, the fiery blaze at the bottom roared to life, seemingly about to completely smelt the Magic Dragon Turtle! Dont! Roca exclaimed in shock, his complexion changing dramatically as he grabbed Song Jians arm and said, YouC youre going to smelt the guardian spirit? How is smelting the guardian spirit any different than it escaping? What value is there in a Magic Array that has lost its guardian spirit? Song Jian started, and in a fluster, he hastily dispelled the Blazing Fire Furnace. The massive furnace in the sky instantaneously disintegrated, turning back into countless Spirit Swords and dissipating in the air. The phantom of the Magic Dragon Turtle, seemingly greatly injured, now appeared somewhat wilted. Yet, it continued to batter the dark gold barrier relentlessly; although its power had decreased considerably, it seemed that striking out was the only instinct the Magic Dragon Turtle phantom had left. Dammit, not being able to fully purify the residual consciousness is such a hassle! Roca frowned deeply, cursing under his breath. As mages, they had never dealt with the core of a god-level creature before, and although they had purified it two more times than usual, the consciousness within the core still had remnants, and even the instinct to flee. For the mages constructing the Magic Array, this was an experience, a refinement of their expertise, ensuring they would not make the same mistake if they were to construct a similar Magic Array again. But for the City of Hope, this was not good news at all. Moreover, for the Mages, this was also the first time they had encountered such a situation, and for a moment, they actually didnt know what to do! Just as everyone was at a loss, a crisp dragons roar suddenly resonated within Song Jians body. The Dragon Transformation skill in the skill column suddenly burst into light, and Song Jian had a thought, immediately using the Dragon Transformation skill. In an instant, he turned into a hundred-zhang long Giant Dragon and flew towards the Magic Dragon. Soaring into the sky, Song Jian stretched out his right claw, ferociously reaching for the Magic Dragon; BoomC A massive dragon claw pressed down upon the Magic Dragons shell, pushing it directly towards the city below! This time, Song Jian actually touched the Magic Dragons translucent Soul Body, and joy surged in his heart, while the Magic Dragon began to roar crazily, its roar filled with a hint of despair. Suppression! Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian bellowed in his mind, almost his entire body pressing down on the Magic Dragon. At this moment, the Magic Dragons phantasm could neither be harmed nor ignored; suppressing it was significantly more difficult. But for some reason, under the Giant Dragons claw, the Magic Dragon didnt even show a hint of resistance, just like a quail obediently being suppressed by Song Jian, who had turned into a long dragon. Seeing this scene, Carlo let out a breath of relief. Even he had felt that the Magic Dragons remnant soul might break through the light barrier and escape. If that happened, the defense of the Magic Array would be reduced to merely thirty to forty percent of its capacity, barely stronger than if it had failed to form. Unexpectedly, the situation took an incredible turn, and Song Jian, with his own strength, suppressed the Magic Dragons remnant soul and reintegrated it into the Magic Array. Boom, boom, boomC The massive body of the Magic Dragon continued to fall towards the ground, and although some tall buildings were pressed down, since the Magic Dragon was just a wisp of a remnant soul, it did no damage to these structures. Quickly, the body of the Magic Dragon was suppressed by Song Jian under the City of Hope, with only the larger part of its shell sticking out, protecting the entire City of Hope. Looking around, at this moment, there were three layers of defense above the City of Hope. The outermost was a Dark Gold light barrier with defense capabilities against attacks from Legendary Realm powerhouses. Below that was a transparent light barrier resembling a spiders web, clinging to the inside of the light barrier. This served as a magical defense, capable of withstanding abilities such as shape shifting and wall phasing. The third layer was a shell defense, clinging above the buildings of the City of Hope. This defense was even superior to the previous light barriers. If attacked, it would manifest and shield the city. Even Legendary Realm powerhouses, let alone Demi-God Realm warriors, would be unlikely to breach this defense, which could even withstand attacks from god-tier combatants. The Magic Dragon was originally a mighty defender; using it for a defensive Magic Array was only fitting. The only slight regret was that the entire Magic Array had only a passive defense capability and lacked any means of counterattack. Looking at the remnant soul of the Magic Dragon being slowly suppressed into the ground by Song Jian, Carlo let out a sigh of relief, muttering to himself, Its done! A thunderous roar resonated as the magic energy of the array interconnected. More than ten Mages were instantly pushed back by this vast energy. Now, the defense Magic Array could operate on its own, no longer needing their upkeep, and they were completely separated from the Magic Array, no longer able to intervene in its arrangement. Joy swelled in Song Jians heart. He almost wanted to let out a long cry to express the excitement he felt. Just as Song Jian was preparing to land and return to his human form, he suddenly received a strange system notification. Chapter 1658 - Chapter 1658 Chapter 1659 God-Level Magic Array Chapter 1658: Chapter 1659: God-Level Magic Array Chapter 1658: Chapter 1659: God-Level Magic Array The Magic Dragon Turtle struggled violently, but before Song Jian, transformed into a true dragon, it had no resistance. It was slowly suppressed into the depths of the earth, seamlessly integrating into the magic array. Just at the moment of successful suppression, everyone cheered, and Song Jian, transformed into a giant dragon, received an unexpected system prompt. System: Do you wish to integrate the essence of the True Dragon into the Sea Gods Shelter defense magic array, to enhance the defensive effects of the magic array? After integrating the True Dragon essence, your skill Dragon Transformation will disappear. In addition, the legendary quality magic array Sea Gods Shelter will ascend in rank, doubling all its defensive effects and randomly acquiring 1-2 unknown attributes. True Dragon Essence? Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly. Although the Dragon Transformation skill was not often used and wasnt of much help to Song Jian, it was extremely suitable for dealings with the Sea Clan. Once transformed into a dragon, possessing the true dragons bloodline, all members of the Sea Clan treated Song Jian with supreme respect, even allowing him to use their clans revered artifact, Dragon God Arms. If Song Jian made a bid for it, he might even become the emperor of the Sea Clan, reigning supreme over them. Heh, forget it. The Sea Clan is still too remote for me, unless I am willing to give up the City of Hope and go near the city by the sea waves Song Jian chuckled to himself and shook his head. The Sea Clan was composed of complex races, numbering in the hundreds, if not thousands. It wasnt guaranteed that every race would welcome a member of the Dragon Clan, and Song Jian was not willing to give up the City of Hope, a foundation he had built with his own hands! Willing! Song Jian firmly stated. Instantaneously, a scorching sensation surged from within Song Jians body, as if something was peeling away from him. Opening the skill bar, indeed, the Dragon Transformation skill slowly faded until it finally vanished. Song Jian felt a pang of loss but quickly, the painful sensation of separation dissipated. Transformed back into human form, Song Jian slowly floated down from the sky, while above, a hundred-zhang long azure dragon remained quietly floating, its eyes lifeless, motionless. The very next moment, a spark of intelligence suddenly appeared in the eyes of the azure dragons ethereal form, as though it sprang to life. Its hundred-zhang long body began to dance in the air, all the while issuing a series of clear and resonant dragon roars! Soon, the hundred-zhang azure dragon suddenly flew upwards, its body gradually radiating a terrifying aura as if a true dragon had been resurrected. In no time at all, the translucent ethereal form of the azure dragon burrowed into the dark gold light screen, merging completely as one. The hundred-zhang long azure dragon disappeared from sight. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hum~ The entire magic array suddenly began to tremble violently, energy consumption peaked in an instant, emitting a sharp, piercing alarm sound. Quick, replenish with Magic Crystals, increase energy output Roka immediately reacted, loudly instructing. With the addition of Magic Crystals, the dark gold-colored screen in the sky displayed blood vessel-like translucent channels, within which streams of energy continuously flowed, as if blood were circulating. Finally, the grating alarm disappeared, and the dark gold glow, the remnant soul of the Magic Dragon Turtle, all the extraordinary phenomena vanished; the Magic Array stabilized. Luo Ka exhaled a sigh of relief, smiling with his face beaming as he said to Wang Qi and Song Jian, That was closeCif it werent for City Master Song stepping in, the construction of the Magic Array might have indeed ended in failure! Wang Qis face was full of residual fear, still showing signs of shock, thinking about the enormous loss the City of Hope would have incurred if their effort to build the Magic Array had failed, something completely unbearable. However, thankfully, the final result was satisfactory. Just as Wang Qi was about to deliver some words of gratitude with a face full of smiles, a dragons roar suddenly echoed throughout the sky. A hundred-zhang-long Azure Dragon appeared above the city, and as the dragon appeared, the dark gold glow and the phantom of the Dragon Turtle reemerged. However, this time, there was no commotionCafter the Azure Dragon circled the city once, it abruptly flew toward the distance and quickly disappeared from everyones sight. How, how is this possible, this, this is Luo Kas eyes widened in shock, seemingly coming to some realization. His body swayed slightly as he staggered two steps backwards before he could finally steady himself. Master Luo Ka, what, whats happening here? Wang Qi hurriedly asked. The array spirit has materialized! Luo Ka exclaimed excitedly, Its materialization! What was once merely a remnant soul now has completely transformed into a physical entity, that giant dragon has transformed from an array spirit into a real Giant Dragon, a dragon of flesh and blood! What, how is this possible? Wang Qis eyes were filled with confusion. The transformation from a remnant soul into a living, breathing dragon of flesh and blood was something he had never encountered, even in the game. God-level, a God-level arrayConly an array of God-level quality could have such miraculous effects! Luo Ka trembled with excitement, pointing to the dark gold glow in the sky that hadnt completely faded, From now on, this Giant Dragon is no longer bound by the array and is free to soar between heaven and earth. Most importantly, it is no longer an array spirit but has become a presence similar to that of the citys Guardian, connected to the entire city through the defensive Magic Array. If the city is attacked, no matter the distance, it will instantly transform back into an array spirit and return to the defensive Magic Array! The original Magic Array, although of legendary quality, had no means of counterattack, but now, with this spirit materialized Giant Dragon, any being that attacks the Magic Array will face the wrath of a Giant Dragon Luo Ka finished in one breath, his face flushing red as he kept repeating, God-level array, a God-level array, this is the effect of a God-level array, a God-level array, hahaha I never expected that I, Luo Ka, could actually oversee the construction of a God-level defensive Magic Array, hahaha Song Jian gave a slight smile, although he had lost the Transform into Dragon skill, the final result was still good. Song Jian could feel that there seemed to be a spiritual connection with the Giant Dragon; wherever the dragon went, he could sense it and even communicate with it. As long as it was within the range of the City of Hope, he could even command and control the Giant Dragon to attack, just like having an additional combat pet. A God-level arrayCtrading a rarely used skill for a God-level defensive Magic ArrayCI wonder whether its a loss or a gain, Song Jian thought to himself, and after weighing it out, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. At that moment, a player hurriedly walked up to Wang Qi, whispered a few words into his ear, and then disappeared as quickly as he had come. City Master, a Saint has been spotted in Crocodile Water Bay, rumored to be the Brutal God Utother. Should we join in the hunt? That is a real deity Wang Qi walked quickly up to Song Jian and said in a low voice. Chapter 1659 - Chapter 1659 Chapter 1660 Pursuit and Kill Chapter 1659: Chapter 1660: Pursuit and Kill Chapter 1659: Chapter 1660: Pursuit and Kill With the release of the new expansion pack, many deities that had fallen were given a chance to rise from their ashes, while those who had reigned supreme for thousands of years were suddenly brought down to mortality, becoming powerhouses in the Legendary Realm. The resurrected deities only received an opportunity to cultivate anew, and their emergence remained unnoticed. After the launch of the expansion pack, they would hide in the shadows, silently accumulating power. However, those deities cast down to the mortal world still possessed the strength of the Legendary Realm, and their Divine Flame and divine status remained intact, making their chances of ascending back to godhood incredibly high. At the same time, these deities with only the strength of the Legendary Realm became targets for all to hunt. It was known that killing them would grant one their complete Divine Flame and divine status, allowing the victor to usurp their godhood. Such temptation was not something everyone could resist. Therefore, those deities who had fallen to the earth dared not even contact their own followers before amassing enough strength. Considering that even beings of the Legendary Realm could now be slain, these deities were careful not to test their worshippers lightly. The Brutal God Uthodir was originally a beast that ascended to divinity, taking the form of an immense crocodile. After becoming a divine being and due to his brutal nature, he mastered the laws of brutality. By a stroke of luck, he ignited his Divine Flame and gained a divine status, becoming a lesser deity, equivalent to an early-stage boss of a divine level. The followers of Uthodir were also brutal monsters that reveled in slaughter and combat, preferring to kill their enemies in the most cruel ways possible and then consuming their corpses as food. Such a Brutal God did not have many followers, and his character flaws led to him being the first among the fallen deities to be exposed. The now early-stage Legendary Realm Brutal God became succulent prey in everyones eyes, not just the players but also the natives of the game world. Those powerful beings who had been stuck at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm for hundreds of years, too, saw the hunting of fallen deities as the final straw for their breakthrough, displaying a madness even greater than that of the players. At that moment, in the depths of Crocodile Bay, a massive humanoid creature with a crocodiles head sat on a large stone chair. Shirtless, with a dark gold cloth skirt tied at the waist, its muscles bulged, exuding explosive strength. Its body was covered with scars from swords and other melee weapons, as well as traces of burns from magical elements like fire and lightning. On its thigh, there was a palm-sized, purplish-black scar emitting a faint black aura, clearly the result of a powerful poison that had yet to be completely eradicated. Damn it, so many hunters think they can defeat a true deity just by banding togetherChow naive! Uthodir growled as he tugged at a thick limb, gnawing on it voraciously. As he feasted, some of the minor wounds on his body began to heal slowly, but many others remained festering and unhealed. Even having fallen to the mortal world and become an early-stage Legendary Realm boss, Uthodir was not so easily killed. At that moment, he could be regarded as a World Boss, possessing strength that ordinary Legendary Realm powerhouses did not have. After consuming the essence within the arm, Uthodir casually tossed the remaining limb aside and raised his right hand. Boom! A mass of dark gold flame appeared in his palm. Uthodirs eyes revealed a pained expression. With clenched teeth, he pressed the dark gold flame fiercely onto the toxic wound on his thigh. Sss~ The sound of flesh burning echoed, and Uthodirs mouth twitched slightly while his eyes grew more ferocious. The dark gold flame was the Divine Flame that he had painstakingly condensed. Devoid of resources, he had no choice but to use the Divine Flame to treat the most severe injury on his body. However, Divine Flame was a resource that, once used, diminished, and was incredibly difficult to replenish. For Uludir now, it was a non-renewable resource. Unless it was an extremely serious injury, it was reluctant to use Divine Flame for healing. S~ea??h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, a whiff of wind carried the voices of distant hunters, causing Uludirs expression to change abruptly. There are traces it left behind, hurry up and chase; it must be just ahead Wow, truly worthy of being a deity, even though its strength has diminished so much. But out of over a dozen Legendary Realm experts, including two at the pinnacle of Legendary Realm hunting it, it still managed to kill half of them and escape. Its truly ferocious Hmph, now its Vitality Points are at most only half left, with no healing methods available. As long as we move a bit faster, we can kill it and obtain the true divine status Hehe, a real deity, who knows what equipment it will drop. What do you think, could there be divine artifacts dropped? Definitely, even though they are in the Legendary Realm, their strength cant be viewed as just any Legendary Realm creatures, there must be divine artifacts dropping! The words of the hunters made Uludirs face look more and more unsightly. The brutal killing intent that shone in its eyes was almost tangible. At this moment, it wished it could immediately turn around and kill all those who were chasing it. But after hesitating for a moment, Uludir raised its head and let out a low growl, continuing to flee deeper into Crocodile Water Bay. By this time, Song Jian had already reached the edge of Crocodile Water Bay, which is actually a vast and boundless swamp, with complex terrain and high-level monsters. Usually, very few players come here to grind and level up. However, the number of BOSSes in Crocodile Water Bay is much higher than in other places, and some Elite Teams occasionally come here to hunt BOSSes for high-quality equipment. Since the news of Uludirs appearance in Crocodile Water Bay was released, more and more Legendary Realm experts had appeared in this swamp, and some players proficient in tracking, based on the traces found, had even located Uludir. But Uludirs strength far exceeded everyones expectations. Although it was only at the early stage of the Legendary Realm, its past existence as a deity meant its Combat Power was extremely strong. Not even a group of over a dozen Legendary Realm experts was a match for it. Over the past few days, Uludir had to fight at least two or three battles every day, and before long, it might become the first deity to be exhausted to death! Boom~ Another loud noise rang out, and a mushroom cloud rose into the sky, accompanied by the frenzied howls of Uludir. Got you! A girl holding a one-handed Magic Staff in one hand and a dark red orb in the other, with an excited look in her eyes, muttered to herself as she gazed at the wounded Uludir in the distance. Chapter 1660 - Chapter 1660 Chapter 1661 Pitiful Brother Chapter 1660: Chapter 1661: Pitiful Brother Chapter 1660: Chapter 1661: Pitiful Brother Utordeil never expected its keen divine perception would fall prey to an ambush. The girl with the strength of the Legendary Realm, who knows how long she had lain in wait, caught him off guard and with a single exploding meteor fireball, inflicted severe injuries on Utordeil. By now, half of Utordeils body was scorched black, one arm even burnt to a cinder, leaving only a short stump; its Vitality Points had dropped to less than a third, as it writhed and rolled incessantly in the mud. Piercing howls of agony escaped from Utordeils throat, and a look of utter despair shone from its dark gold vertical pupils; it knew that this injury was no accident, and even if it didnt die this time, death would come in the next fight, or the one after that. In that moment, the cornered Utordeil unleashed its final frenzy, tearing off its crippled half-arm and started to chew it vigorously. Brutal! A low growl squeezed its way out of Utordeils throat, and its dark gold vertical pupils instantly turned a glittering crimson, as its aura surged tremendously. Whoosh~ Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A residual image was left in the air, as Utordeil, in an instant, charged to the front of the girl! The girls eyes still retained the residual image of Utordeil; seeing the opponent traverse a distance of fifty-sixty meters in an instant, she was utterly shocked. Such speed was practically akin to teleportation! Shield! the girl lightly shouted, waving her Magic Staff gently, and a semi-transparent milky Light Shield instantly enveloped her. Boom~ Utordeils punch slammed into the shield, causing violent ripples on its surface; seeing her mana drop by a third in an instant, the girls face showed signs of panic. How can this be? Why is the damage so high? Such a thought flashed through the girls mind momentarily, as she hastily fumbled a pale blue potion from her bag and gulped it down. This Light Shield was one of the girls special skills, which, on taking damage, would only reduce mana and not deplete Vitality Points; however, as a Mage, once mana was exhausted, no matter how high the Vitality Points, she would be nothing more than a sitting duck unable to even run. Bang, bang, bang~ Another barrage of attacks, like raindrops, pounded the shield; although each strike was not as horrendous as the first one, the continuous assault caused the girls mana to plummet visibly fast! Explode! The girl bellowed, and a powerful golden energy suddenly surged from within her. Utordeils ferocious face had already put on a savage smile, the next moment, it was about to unleash its final move to obliterate the girl apparently in her late teens before it. Let your flesh heal the injuries on my body. A tender girl like you must be delectably delicious! Utordeil murmured softly, its sole remaining claw beginning to flash with a frightening red glow. Just then, the intense golden energy struck its body fiercely; although it caused no harm, it pushed Utordeil back a good dozen meters before it could barely stabilize itself. Seeing her move effective, Wang Yueqian gritted her teeth, gave Utordeil one last look, then turned and dashed off into the distance. Whoosh~ Wang Yueqians figure flashed, and she appeared dozens of meters away! Blink! This was almost a survival skill that every Mage had to learn, but it wasnt easy to acquire. One had to complete a series of quests to ultimately obtain it. But when it came to fleeing, there was no other skill that could offer more reassurance than Blink. Seeing Wang Yueqian escaping, Utherdore made a move as if to pursue her, but in the end, he did not follow her. Instead, he turned and ran in the opposite direction. The direction Wang Yueqian was fleeing was exactly where the hunters were pursuing. If Utherdore dared to follow her, even if he could kill Wang Yueqian, he would likely fall back into the encirclement of hunters again. In its current condition, if it were to fall into encirclement again, there probably would be only a dead end waiting for it. In the distance, a group of Legendary Realm players were cautiously searching for clues in the swamp when suddenly a figure stumbled toward them. Xiaoqian, how did you end up here? A young man clad in black leather armor, entirely shrouded in shadows, looked up in surprise and said. Zhi Ge, I encountered Utherdore Xiaoqian said with a face full of shock. What, you encountered Utherdore? Wei Zhidong exclaimed in surprise but quickly seemed to think of something and hurriedly asked, The explosion earlier, was it your doing? Wang Yueqians face showed a hesitant expression, but in the end, she nodded and said, I ambushed it and inflicted serious injuries, but in the end, I wasnt able to defeat it Thats great, Xiaoqian! Lead the way quickly, this time were definitely going to kill it! Wei Zhidong said joyfully. You should know, tracking a BOSS in a swamp is extremely difficult. Not only are traces left by the BOSS scarce, but Wei Zhidong and his companions also had to be wary of the surrounding terrain to avoid inadvertently falling into a quagmire, which, while not fatal, was a very troublesome matter. If it werent for being in a swamp, their group would have probably caught up with Utherdore long ago. Wang Yueqian nodded. Although she felt some regret, she still led the group in the direction they had come from. With Wang Yueqians guidance, the groups speed increased significantly. They quickly arrived at the scene of the previous battle and began to carefully search for traces left by Utherdore. On the other hand, Utherdore staggered through the swamp, and though there were many quagmires, it was strange how Utherdore, even when stepping into the mire, would not sink but rather tread on the surface of the mud as if on level ground, continuing to flee forward. Before long, Utherdore suddenly stopped in its tracks and looked forward with a vigilant expression. Who is it? Utherdore growled, akin to a wounded beast, ready to attack its target at any moment. My poor brother, you look so haggard now! An elegant figure slowly approached from afar. Initially, it seemed thousands of meters away, the silhouette blurry, but as the figure drew nearer step by step, each step closing hundreds of meters, it quickly came to within less than a thousand meters of Utherdore. Its appearance also became clear. It was a beast with the head of a lion and the body of a human, dressed in a black suit, holding a ceremonial stick in its hand. Even walking on the swamps muddy ground, it still conveyed an air of elegance and composure, as if strolling on a red carpet. In comparison to it, the disheveled Utherdore looked more like a wild beast at its wits end! Roar~ Utherdore bared its fierce fangs at the figure and let out a low growl, looking ferociously ready to tear someone apart. Chapter 1661 - Chapter 1661 Chapter 1662 The Secret of the Divine Country Chapter 1661: Chapter 1662: The Secret of the Divine Country Chapter 1661: Chapter 1662: The Secret of the Divine Country Cardis, have you come to mock me? Utherdir, akin to a cornered beast, eyes shone with bloodlust, ready to pounce at any moment. The law of brutality enveloped him like fog, casting his figure in a somewhat illusory haze. No, my dear brother, I have come to save you! Cardis shook the dark gold mane on his neck, glanced at the scars on Utherdirs body, and a faint smile appeared on his face as he extended a hand towards Utherdirs right arm. A milky white light flew towards Utherdirs charred right arm and quickly merged into it. Utherdirs right arm, originally charred and reduced to a stump, began to regenerate rapidly. In just a few seconds, it was completely restored. Utherdir didnt seem surprised by this development. After his arm was restored, he clenched his fist tightly, feeling the power surging within his limb. Hmph, Cardis, I didnt expect you to still have so many followers. The Power of Faith is indeed plentiful Utherdirs gaze fell upon Cardis, the transformation of his attire consuming the Power of Faith, envy flickering in his eyes. The Brutal God Utherdir had a reputation that was less than stellar. With few followers to begin with, after his fall from grace to the Legendary Realm, the few remaining devotees completely abandoned him. Its just some Power of Faith, nothing much Cardis said with a smile, appearing unconcerned. Cardiss flair and the method he used to heal Utherdir both employed the Power of Faith; however, Utherdirs Power of Faith had long been exhausted, leaving behind only a dark gold cloth around his waist, along with the long-accumulated Divine Flame and the most precious divine essence! Even though Cardis had occasioned Utherdirs Arm Regeneration, Utherdir showed no gratitude, and while his attitude softened slightly, his expression remained cold. Alright, Cardis, drop the act and tell me, what cunning plan is going through your mind? Utherdir stated coldly, I dont believe for a second that youd be so kind-hearted as to come just to rescue me! Hahaha, dear brother, you still know me so well! Cardis laughed heartily, pointing at the surrounding marsh and spoke, Utherdir, you and I are both true deities. Even though we havent established our own Divine Country, we shouldnt live here, hunted like animals As he spoke, a hint of cruelty flashed in Cardiss eyes, and it was in moments like these that one could feel that he, much like Utherdir, still harbored a savage essence. True deities? Hahaha! Utherdir laughed uproariously, his head held high, What true deities are we, but clowns? In the eyes of the real deities, we are worthless. Otherwise, how could we have fallen from our thrones and been played like puppets? Hearing Utherdir speak, a flicker of fear crossed Cardiss eyes. At the moment they were toppled from their pedestals, all the once high and mighty deities realized that there were beings far more fearsome above them. If this more fearsome being willed it, they could be killed at any time and cast down to the mortal realm. In the face of this more terrifying existence, these deities were nothing but clowns. Utherdir, do you truly wish to rise again, to return to your rightful place as a true deity, reclaiming all that was once yours? Cardis suddenly grew impatient and asked. Of course, I most certainly want to ascend to the throne of godhood and become a deity once again! Utherdir clenched his fists, his power surging throughout his body as he roared loudly, head held high. These deities that had fallen from their pedestals were merely sealed, their ranks reduced to the Legendary Realm, but in reality, they possessed everything a god should have: Divine Flame, godhood, and some gods who had created their own Divine Country could even maintain contact with it. This seal was not permanent, at most it would only last a month, after which it would automatically break apart. At that time, they would still be able to reignite the Divine Flame and ascend to true god-level strength and perhaps even go further, elevating their divine power level! Dear brother, I feel that we should join forces. After all, we are blood brothers, the kind who can trust each other with our lives, Cardis said with a smile. A scornful look appeared on Utothers face, and just as he was about to speak, he suddenly faltered as if a thought had struck him, and in the end, he only snorted coldly. Seeing this scene, Cardis laughed and slowly walked up to Utother, reaching out his right hand and saying, My dear brother, could it be that you are still dwelling on those small misunderstandings from hundreds of years ago? Those were merely accidents As long as we brothers unite, we will surely overcome this crisis, and perhaps even take it a step further! As he spoke, Cardiss voice grew softer, saying, I have discovered the secret to creating a Divine Country. Now is the perfect opportunity to use the chance of ascending the pedestal again to create our own Divine Country. Brother, I am willing to share this secret with you! Utothers whole body shook, his eyes revealing an incredulous look as he asked, What, a Divine Country? Youre planning to create a Divine Country? Tell me, tell me how to create a Divine Country, and Ill agree to join hands with you! That is exactly why I came to find you! Cardis said with a smile, and soon, their two large hands were clasped tightly together. On the other side, Song Jian had already ventured deep into Crocodile Bay, practicing the Sword Flight Art atop his flying sword in the sky above the bay. Only a player as daring and skilled as he would dare to fly over Crocodile Bay. It is known that although there are few monsters in Crocodile Bay, there are an abundance of bosses. If any boss becomes aware of players in the air, they would certainly attack immediately. Whizz~ Suddenly, a swarm of fist-sized poison bees rose from a distant swamp, seemingly having noticed Song Jians presence and they headed straight for him. sea??h th N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The swarm, comprising hundreds if not thousands of poison bees of level 100 or more, each possessed the strength of elite bosses. Within the swarm, there was even a level 120 lord-level boss. An entity like this, even Legendary Realm powerhouses would not dare to confront openly and would rather take a detour to avoid. However, Song Jian seemed not to notice, continuing his flight forward. Initially only seconds away from collision, a sharp buzzing suddenly emitted from the swarm. The swarm, which resembled a toxic cloud, burst apart at the sound of that sharp buzzing, scattering in all directions. Dozens of poison bees, in their panic to flee, even plunged headlong into the swamp. Song Jian soared past, his Demi-God Level peak aura slowly retracting, paying no heed to the dispersing poison bees, and headed straight into the depths of Crocodile Bay. Chapter 1662 - Chapter 1662 Chapter 1663 Join Forces Chapter 1662: Chapter 1663: Join Forces Chapter 1662: Chapter 1663: Join Forces The breath of a demi-god level peak powerhouse could make most monsters recoil, even those that actively attack. Upon sensing such an aura, they wouldnt dare to initiate an assault, even within their attack range. This was the disparity in strength between realms: when the difference in power was too great, engaging in battle was tantamount to suicide. Soon, Song Jian saw groups of players and NPC professionals constantly venturing deeper into the swamp. Lacking the strength of someone like Song Jian, they encountered monster BOSSes ambushing them along the way; the swamp was filled with scenes of battle. Just then, Song Jian suddenly felt a strange and sublime aura emanating from deep within the swamp, as if thousands were whispering hymns of praise right beside his ear. The Power of Faith Song Jians expression changed. Had it been before, he might not have recognized this aura as the Power of Faith, but since the establishment of the temples in the Shattered Divine Realm, he had been continuously accumulating the Power of Faith himself. Although he couldnt yet wield it and could only passively accumulate it to convert into divine power, he was very familiar with this force and immediately sensed the difference. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It looks like the information was correct; there indeed is a divine presence, its just a pity that the Power of Faith seems somewhat weak A smile formed at the corner of Song Jians mouth. If it were a powerful divine entity like the God of Light, even fallen to the mortal world and reduced to the Legendary Realm, the plentiful believers providing the Power of Faith would make it an entity not everyone would dare besiege. However, for a weak deity like the Brutal God, with originally few followers, most of them would likely abandon their faith after its fall to the mortal world. Such a gods strength would be at most equivalent to the peak of the Legendary Realm, with slightly more adept use of the Power of LawCit was entirely possible to overcome them with numbers! Boom! An intense fluctuation suddenly came from behind. Song Jian was startled and turned around alertly, looking off into the distance. He saw a familiar figure rushing towards the depths of the swamp at high speed. Basford? Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. The person who flew over, claiming to be the Son of Flames, had once accompanied Song Jian into the Goddess of Harvests fallen domains dungeonCa demi-god level powerhouse, Basford. That dungeon adventure was crucial for Song Jian, as it was during that very adventure that Song Jian advanced to demi-god level. Basford too had obtained treasures left behind by the Goddess of Harvest, hoping to use them to advance to true divinity. Basford! Song Jian called out loudly. Carrying a long trail of flames, like a burning meteor, Basford curved in the sky and flew towards Song Jian. Song Jian, Mayor of Song City? Basford looked Song Jian up and down, surprise showing on his face. You, youve actually reached the peak of the demi-god realm? Basford felt the surging power emanating from Song Jians body and couldnt hide his incredulity. Song Jian looked over at Basford. Dressed in armor of flames, the fiery aura around Basford had grown much more intense, indicating his strength had also greatly increased; however, he was still quite a distance away from divinity! How did you Song Jian expressed in surprise. You must understand, Basford, having received the boon of the Goddess of Harvest, was once brimming with confidence, declaring he would definitely step into the true Divine Realm. Unexpectedly, Basford now had only marginally increased in level, just recently reaching the peak of the demi-god realm, not much different from Song Jians own realm. The laws of the Goddess of Harvest are too different from mine; even with her remaining divine spark, I couldnt break through to god-level! Basford said with a troubled expression. Before, when Song Jian was only at the Legendary Realm, Basford always looked down on him from above, but now that both of them were at the peak of the Demi-God Realm, Basfords attitude had undergone a great change, treating Song Jian as an equal. And you, Song Jian, what kind of opportunity have you stumbled upon to advance so quickly Basford wondered, To reach the peak of the Demi-God Level in such a short time, even with the cultivation speed of a Gods favored one, it shouldnt be possible, right? You could say it was a case of accumulating slowly and advancing rapidly, Song Jian said with a smile. Are you here this time to hunt the Brutal God as well? A hint of a smile emerged at the corner of Basfords mouth, and he couldnt help but burst into laughter. Hahaha, those lofty existences probably never imagined there would come such a day. Now, as long as my strength is sufficient, I can ascend whenever I wish, and no longer need to hide like a rat, secretly seeking advancement, hahaha! Indeed, I also heard that there were traces of a deity in Crocodile Bay and wanted to try my luck. The Brutal GodC are you saying that the divine trace found in Crocodile Bay belongs to the Brutal God Urtodir? Song Jian nodded. Alas, the Law of Brutality is too far removed from my Law of Flames. Even if I obtained its divinity, I probably wouldnt be able to advance in the short term Basford thought to himself. He glanced at Song Jian and couldnt help saying, Song Jian, how about we join forces? Well split the benefits equally. What do you think? Sure, Song Jian nodded in agreement. Just then, in the skies over the depths of the swamp, a massive crocodile head apparition suddenly appeared, its head like a small mountain peak, issuing a low roar! Weve been discovered! Song Jian and Basfords eyes lit up simultaneously. After exchanging a glance, they quickly flew towards the location of the crocodile head apparition. You vermin, you also wish to slay a god? The Brutal God Urtodir bellowed furiously, charging towards a group of NPC professionals. Behind it stood a monster with the head of a lion and the body of a man, dressed in a suit, wearing a reserved smile on its face, standing motionless in the distance, completely detached from the fray. Urtodir, having regained much of its power, was now like a tiger entering a flock of sheep. With the aid of the Law of Brutality, its massive form moved with great speed, leaving behind only afterimages and numerous dark red claw marks that slowly faded in the air. It has recovered A warrior dressed in armor showed a terrified expression as one of Urtodirs claws easily breached his armors defense, leaving several deep, bone-revealing gashes on his chest. Boom~ An explosion sounded in the swamp as Urtodir grabbed a cloth-armored professional with both hands, twisted violently, and immediately, the sound of crushing bones rang out as the person, like sugar cane, gushed blood ceaselessly. Urtodir opened its maw, greedily consuming the blood, and once no blood flowed, it threw the NPC professional straight into its mouth and began to chew vigorously. This brutal scene caused the expressions of the surrounding Legendary Realm powerhouses to change drastically, with a few even being scared into sitting directly on the ground. Chapter 1663 - Chapter 1663 Chapter 1664 The Fall Chapter 1663: Chapter 1664: The Fall Chapter 1663: Chapter 1664: The Fall Foolish brother, youve frightened them all Cardis stood in the distance, his brows slightly furrowed, shaking his head as he spoke. As he spoke, Cardiss right hand, holding the staff of civilization, gently pointed forward, and instantly several dark red streaks of light burst forth from the staff, tracing arcs through the air before landing in front of Cardis. The dark red lights instantly transformed into several half-lion, half-wolf monsters that roared and charged towards the crowd. They are mine! Utodil smashed one of the half-lion, half-wolf monsters that got too close, landing on all fours, then pounced towards the people. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For a moment, the morale that had already plummeted to its nadir instantly dispersed. All NPCs of the Legendary Realm, one after another, fled towards the rear. Some, in their panic, even plunged headlong into the swamp, where monsters lurking in the marsh surrounded and dragged them into the depths. Song Jian and Basford had already noticed Cardis and Utodil, observing that although their strength had fallen to the Legendary Realm, they did not behave like fighters of that level in battle. They were hunting down or driving into desperate situations more than a dozen NPC professionals of the same level as themselves. The drop in level doesnt seem to have much effect on them Song Jian furrowed his brows, murmuring softly. At this rate, in no more than three months, these two will be able to re-enter the Demi-God Realm Basford also spoke gravely, They are just deities with weak divine power. Those stronger than them will recover even faster. Song Jian, if you really want to seize this opportunity to ascend to the divine throne and become a true deity, I suggest we must speed up the pace and efficiency of our hunting! Basford turned his head to look at Song Jian seriously. Song Jian remained silent. With the Swallowing the Sky technique and the Posuo Fruit, he had complete mastery over the Time Law. It was only a matter of time. Once he fully grasped the Time Law, Song Jian would be able to ascend to the divine level. Moreover, he had a complete Law of Power in his hands, which meant that upon entering the true Divine Realm, his strength would increase manifold. A deity who possessed two complete laws would be significantly more powerful than those with weak divine power, and would be only a step away from those with moderate divine power. Therefore, Song Jian was not so eager to hunt the two deities that had fallen to the mortal world. This differed from Basford, who had been in the Demi-God Realm for far too long, and breaking through to the true divine level had almost become an obsession. You deal with the lion-headed one, Ill take on the big crocodile! Song Jian pointed at the two figures on the ground. The God of Battle, Cardis? Basfords brows slightly furrowed as he whispered to himself. A moment later, Basford gritted his teeth and said, Agreed, but you must fight swiftly. I alone may not be a match for it. As soon as you kill the God of Rage, you must come to my aid immediately Basford had recognized Cardis; after all, the two deities were highly recognizable, and it was no secret that the God of Battle and the God of Rage were brothers. Agreed! Song Jian nodded. Though the God of Rage fought wildly below, like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, his Vitality Points had not fully recovered, only about eighty percent or so, which indicated that the injuries suffered earlier had not completely healed. Such a boss of the Legendary Realm, however powerful, was not considered very strong in Song Jians eyes. No matter how formidable you are, youre still far inferior to the bosses of the Demi-God Realm Song Jian muttered to himself. With a flick of his right hand, the Sky-breaking Sword appeared in his palm. Chaotic Sword Qi surged within him, and in an instant, the light within several hundred meters dimmed, as if in a matter of seconds, day had turned into night. The perpetually smiling face of Cardis suddenly became serious, and he looked around with a vigilant expression. His consciousness spread out in all directions, sweeping across the surroundings. Just at that moment, a streak of firelight appeared out of nowhere in the sky, a fireball as large as a meteorite descended from the heavens, hurtling towards Cardis! Divine skill Cardis could distinctly feel a trace of divinity within the flames, and his previously tense heart immediately relaxed. His expression also became much more relaxed, and pointing his Civilization Staff at Basford, who had already revealed his figure in mid-air, he laughed and said, Indeed, the scum of the Demi-God Level have started to stir. Compared to these mere flesh and blood, your divinity is the best replenishment for us to restore our strength! Crackle~ A dark red lightning bolt erupted from the Civilization Staff and rushed towards the fireball. Mid-air, the dark red lightning instantly transformed into a huge axe, viciously cleaving through the fireball. Boom~ A loud noise rang out as the fireball burst in mid-air, the scorching aura instantly sweeping through an area of dozens of meters around it. Basfords surprise attack had failed, but his face did not show any signs of panic; it seemed as though everything was within his expectations. Immediately after, a vast expanse of dark red clouds appeared above Cardiss head, covering an area of several hundred meters. Within the clouds, lightning flashed, as if harboring boundless, terrifying energy. This time, the smile had disappeared from Cardiss face, replaced by a look of utmost caution. His eyes were piercing, fixed on the clouds above, and his grip on the Civilization Staff had tightened. At this moment, Basfords mindset was not entirely relaxed, but he was also not under much pressure. In his battle with Cardis, he appeared calm and composed, as if he were participating in a friendly match. No, something is off with his condition After a few probing moves with Basford, Cardiss brow furrowed tightly, and after a moment, his gaze turned towards the gradually brightening stars in the pitch-black sky and the distant form of Utother. Utother, be careful! Cardis suddenly shouted. No sooner had his voice fallen when the stars in the sky began to explode one by one. Utother felt as if he were in the midst of the universe itself, surrounded by shattered stars. What, what is this situation! Utother cried out in horror, aware of the tremendous power released as the stars burst. Boom~ A star shattered right in front of Utothers eyes, and a surge of chaotic Sword Qi burst forth at the moment of the stars fragmentation, flooding towards Utother and instantly tearing apart his body. How, how is this possible, even if he is a peak Demi-God Realm powerhouse, how can he possess such a terrifying skill Utother, who had mostly restored his body, was wracked with intense pain. He could clearly feel that his body could no longer withstand such colossal energy, slowly crumbling apart. And with the collapse of his body, his will was gradually shattered into pieces! Chapter 1664 - Chapter 1664 Chapter 1665 The Divine Artifact Chapter 1664: Chapter 1665: The Divine Artifact Chapter 1664: Chapter 1665: The Divine Artifact In the darkness, stars fell and exploded, a wild aura of chaos swept over an area of hundreds of meters, whether it was Cadis or Basford, both were looking at the distant battle with faces full of terror. Such a terrifying aura, this is, this is the aura of chaos! Cadiss mouth twitched, no longer able to maintain his previous composure. The battle between the two had come to an eerie halt, both turning their gazes toward Utothiel. After a violent roar, energy scattered in all directions, and Utothiels broken body lay in the mud, devoid of the slightest breath of life. Just then, a human head-sized dark gold multi-faceted crystal slowly condensed out from Utothiels body, hovering in the air, and after a brief pause, it actually flew off into the sky, as if trying to escape. Seeing this dark gold multi-faceted crystal, both Cadis and Basfords eyes revealed a greedy light, both itching to pounce on the crystal. Just at this moment, Song Jians mind stirred, countless Spirit Swords floated up, whirling and dancing in the air. Moments later, a colossal furnace appeared in the void. The dark gold multi-faceted crystal was quickly suppressed by the furnace, its lid slowly opening, a strong suction force pulling the crystal into the Blazing Fire Furnace. Boom~ Dark red flames boiled up, a fire that even Basford, who called himself the Son of Flames, dared not approach. A mournful howl came from within the Blazing Fire Furnace, and a huge crocodile phantom appeared above it. Spare me, I, I am willing to be your divine servant, no, I, I am willing to be your divine slave, spare me, spare me The crocodile phantom kept pleading, but was quickly engulfed by a phantom of flames. In no time, the lid slowly opened again, pulling Utothiels body into the furnace as well, beginning to refine it. At this moment, dozens of items of different colors were scattered on the ground, the most eye-catching among them was an item emanating tri-colored light. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This item looked like a piece of rag with frayed edges, Song Jian took a closer look, wasnt this the same dark gold waistcloth that Utothiel had wrapped around his waist? Thinking of this, Song Jians face immediately turned unpleasant, Utothiel looked like a beast, and this ragged waistcloth was the only item on him, it turned out that this item was actually a powerful artifact, at the very least, it was a divine item. Using the Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian picked up the rag and glanced at its properties. Unexpectedly, the attributes of this item were surprisingly good. [Raging Belt: Artifact (Faint), Attributes: Strength+56, Agility+45, Stamina+90, Reduces critical hit rate by 15%. Special Effect 1: Ever-increasing Fury (Passive), when damaged, increases ones attack power, for every 10% loss in Vitality Points, attack strength increases by 20%; Special Effect 2: Indomitable (Passive), when engaging in combat, the users attack speed will increase over time, up to a 50% increase; Special Effect 3: Berserk (Active), upon activation, all of the users attributes (except for defense) increase by 80% for 10 seconds, defense power drops to zero for the next ten seconds; Special Effect 4: Additional Equipment (Passive), this is an item that can be layered over other equipment, you can wear another belt with attributes and then equip this item to gain even more powerful properties. Usage Requirement: Each time its equipped, it consumes one point of Divine;] Song Jians Sword Immortal Suit had advanced into a minor divine artifact. Its attributes were not much different from the Frenzied Waistband, but what gave Song Jian an unexpected pleasant surprise was that the equipment turned out to be a sort of exoskeletal gear. Although it was meant for the waist, it could actually be equipped over another belt, effectively granting an additional piece of equipment. Initially somewhat dismissive of the item, Song Jian immediately wrapped it around his waist, and indeed, he was able to equip it. So satisfying! Most of the other items dropped by the Berserk God were blue and green items, seemingly built-in system equipment with little value. The biggest gain is this waistband, plus the divine essence it dropped! Too bad there was no Divine Flame; that could have been an excellent item, possibly allowing my Red Lotus Karma Fire to evolve thought Song Jian to himself. A deitys divine essence and Divine Flame are great treasures, but they cannot be used immediately; otherwise, ones mind would be utterly corrupted, inevitably transforming towards the realm of berserk laws. This transformation is irreversible, so before using it, one must cleanse it thoroughly, removing all spiritual and law imprints of the original owner. Basford obtained the Goddess of Harvests remnant divinity, but he failed to ascend to godhood. One reason was the incompatibility between their laws, and another was that the Goddess of Harvests essence had diminished due to the long stretch of time since her demise, and there wasnt much left. Also, Basford expended a great deal to purify the divine essence, which was a significant drain in itself. My foolish brother is too grievously injured, and every time he gets injured, he uses the Divine Flame to recover. Since there wasnt much Divine Flame left in the first place, its long been used up. Where would you get any Divine Flame for yourself? Cadis said with a smile, not even glancing at Basford but slowly approaching Song Jian instead. Human, I see you have reached the pinnacle of the Demi-God Realm, just a half-step away from true godhood. My foolish brothers divine essence wouldnt be of much use to you. How about you give some to me? Cadis said with a smile. Want it? Come and get it! Song Jian beckoned Cadis with his finger, smiling. Then I wont be polite! Cadis swung the staff in his hand, and with a whoosh, the staff, previously only as thick as a finger, transformed into an iron rod nearly two meters long and as thick as a wrist. Cadis swung the iron rod in his hand, mercilessly smashing it towards Song Jian. No matter the myriad changes or sword techniques you have, Ill break them all with sheer force! Midair, the suit Cadis was wearing burst apart, turning into fragments that scattered away. He burst out of his clothes, and Cadis suddenly took to the air, discarding his attire. His body swelled instantly; from a figure that was only about 1.6 or 1.7 meters tall, Cadiss size ballooned to over three meters. His muscles bulged one by one, and the iron rod in his hand grew even thicker, no longer bearing the refined gentlemanly appearance he once had. Boom! With a thunderous rumble akin to an earthquake, Cadis brought his rod down and smashed it into the spot where Song Jian had been standing, blasting a crater over ten meters in diameter. Mud splashed everywhere, and without a glance, Cadiss right foot kicked off the ground fiercely. His rod whistled sharply through the air as he lunged at Song Jian again, giving no quarter for respite. Chapter 1665 - Chapter 1665 Chapter 1666 Advancing to a Divine Skill Chapter 1665: Chapter 1666: Advancing to a Divine Skill Chapter 1665: Chapter 1666: Advancing to a Divine Skill Fight, fight, fight! Unexpectedly, Khadiss fighting style was so frenzied that, for a time, Song Jian actually found himself completely suppressed, unable to fight back, not even his Time Law could infiltrate the others Law Domain. Swift as the wind, ferocious as fire Song Jian brandished his long sword, clashing intensely with Khadis. Boom, boom, boom~ Shadows of staffs appeared in the void, all chasing after Song Jian. Song Jian desperately dodged, but he was ultimately struck on the shoulder by a staff. A burst of acute pain hit him, sending him flying towards the ground like a bullet. With a bang, he was smashed into a swampy pit, mud splashing up dozens of meters high. Swish, swish~ The mud rained down like a downpour, quickly burying the large pit Song Jian had made. Khadis rested the iron rod on his shoulder and slowly descended from the sky, standing at the edge of the pit with a faint smile on his cheeks. How about it, are you ready to consider my earlier proposal now? Khadis said with a smile, not even glancing at Basford in the distance, facing a pit of mud and speaking word by word, The divine power of Utordir is wasted on you alone. Besides, do you have a way to purify the divine? Even if you do, Im afraid the efficiency of purification is too low; youd be lucky to retain 30%, which is too wasteful Give it to me. Just give me half, and I can teach you a method to almost seamlessly transform the divine power C its a technique only possessed by deities. Even at your Demi-God level, you couldnt possibly know it. Khadis continued to speak to the pit: So, what do you say, made up your mind yet? I might even let you become one of my subordinate gods! To become a subordinate god was perhaps the greatest promise Khadis could make. Once someone becomes a subordinate god, then Song Jians interests would be forever tied to Khadiss. Boom! A violent explosion erupted from underground, and Song Jian soared into the sky, tightly holding the Sky-breaking Sword. Floating in mid-air, he looked at Khadis with an icy gaze. You are the first person of a lower level than me to beat me this badly! Song Jian said softly, I havent felt this kind of pain in many years! Come again. As long as you win against me, dont just talk about becoming my subordinate god; even your brothers divine power, Ill give it all to you intact! shouted Song Jian loudly. Divine Fall! With a thought, the Sky-breaking Sword released dozens of yards of Sword Qi, slicing straight down on Khadis. Khadiss mouth curled with a hint of a smile. This feeling of conquest, since becoming a deity, he had rarely felt it anymore. However, when the Chaos Sword energy bloomed once again, Khadiss face suddenly stiffened, a flash of surprise in his eyes. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Facing this sword technique, a sense of fear welled up from deep within Khadis. To know, as a terrifying being with the Law of Battle, what did it mean to feel fear in their heart? Soon, a feeling of humiliation surged from Khadiss heart. Although he had fallen to the Legendary Realm, Khadis never considered himself just a warrior of the Legendary Realm! I am Khadis roared at Song Jian, a God! Boom~ A crimson energy burst forth from the large rod in Khadiss hand, a cylindrical force dozens of meters long, fiercely colliding with the Divine Fall Sword Energy. The roar was incessant, like a nuclear explosion, with the shock of the explosion scattering everything within hundreds of meters. The ground of the swamp was even scraped off a thick layer. Crack~ A cracking sound erupted, the dark red cylindrical energy was directly split into two by the Chaos Sword Energy, shattering with a thunderous crash. Cardiss eyes suddenly widened, his lion eyes filled with fear, the dark gold mane around his neck fluttering in the wind. How, how is this possible Boom~ The Divine Fall Sword Energy brutally struck Cardis, sending him flying dozens of meters away. When Cardis stood up again, there was a bone-deep sword mark on his robust shoulder, running from one side to the other, nearly cleaving him in two. Blood surged out continuously, but Cardis seemed indifferent to such a wound. His face showed no sign of weakness, instead, he was wildly elated, laughing heartily. Hahaha, human, youve injured me. I can feel that your move has a special effect that annihilates divinity. If I had not fallen from the divine altar, this blow might have hurt me even more. If I had advanced to the Demi-God Level, your sword might have brought about my direct demise. Alas, what a pity, hahaha! Cardis wiped his hand over the wound, then extended his bloodstained palm to his mouth for a lick, his smile becoming even more intense, but the murderous intent in his eyes was nearly condensing into substance. Just then, the Blazing Fire Furnace in the sky, half-visible, suddenly let out a roar. Boom~ The Blazing Fire Furnace suddenly dispersed, and Song Jian immediately received a system prompt. System: You have gained 187 points of Divinity! System: You have acquired a Divine Essence Core! The roaring in the sky left both Cardis and Basford stunned, looking up into the sky, where a fist-sized polyhedral crystal radiated dazzling divine light. Upon closer inspection, this divine light had nine colors, shifting constantly, nearly lighting up half the sky! 187 points of Divinity? Song Jians eyes lit up, and without any hesitation, he merged all the Divinity into the Chaos Sword Canon. The originally purple-gold radiance of the Chaos Sword Canon suddenly burst forth with a divine glow! Divine Technique! Besides the Thousand Swords Art, Song Jian finally had another skill advanced to Divine Technique! Advancing the Chaos Sword Canon to the Divine level consumed more Divinity than the Thousand Swords Art. Along with the 187 points of Divinity, a total of more than 300 points of Divinity were spent to finally promote the Chaos Sword Canon to a Divine Technique. However, this also showed that the Chaos Sword Canon had a much deeper foundation than the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art, and the power after advancement was also much higher than the Thousand Swords Art. As the Chaos Sword Canon was advanced to a Divine Technique, a surge of revolutionary ideas burst forth in Song Jians mind, each technique appearing out of thin air in his thoughts. A hint of confusion appeared in Song Jians eyes as he unconsciously swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand. Seeing Song Jians state, Cardis nearly burst into laughter. Realizing a skill in the midst of battleChe didnt know whether to call him a genius or a fool! Just die in your contemplation. Honestly, killing a genius with my own hands feels quite good! Cardis thought to himself, glancing at Basford in the distance. Unexpectedly, that guy stood there stupidly, his eyes fixed on the Divine Essence Core in midair, shining with the nine divine lights. Hmph, idiot! Cardis sneered inwardly, then stomped fiercely on the void beneath his feet, dashing towards Song Jian like a lion on the hunt, without making a sound. Chapter 1666 - Chapter 1666 Chapter 1667 Power of Law Chapter 1666: Chapter 1667: Power of Law Chapter 1666: Chapter 1667: Power of Law Song Jians silhouette began to flicker rapidly, and in just a few seconds, the empty space was densely filled with thousands of his figures, each swinging the Sky-breaking Sword and practicing a form of sword technique. This caused Cadis, who had already charged halfway, to halt in his tracks, unable to lock onto which figure was the real Song Jian among so many illusions. What, what kind of skill is this A look of bewilderment appeared in Cadiss eyes. Although he had fallen to the Legendary Realm, his divine sense hadnt weakened at all. He could usually see through illusions at a glance, but now, all the multiplying figures of Song Jian seemed real to his perception. They are all identical, all exactly the same They were clearly all fake, but in Cadiss perception, they all felt real, which was absurd and made him question his divine sense for the first time. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry! With a light shout, thousands of Song Jians figures chanted the name of this sword technique, and the Sky-breaking Swords in their hands pointed towards Cadis simultaneously. In an instant, the hairs on Cadiss neck stood on end, and his beast-like intuition told him that the threat of death was bearing down on him. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ One Song Jian figure after another charged at Cadis, who roared loudly and swung his iron rod at these illusions. One, two, three, four Each illusion that was smashed dissipated directly, turning into countless currents of chaotic Sword Qi that spread out in all directions. Cadiss speed became faster and faster, but the number of Song Jians figures rushing towards him also increased. Before long, Cadis was surrounded by thousands of Song Jians figures. Impossible, impossible Like a warrior trapped on the battlefield, Cadis gradually found his iron rod getting heavier, and his movements grew stiff and distorted. More and more sword marks appeared on his body. At first, they couldnt even penetrate his defenses, but as more Song Jian figures appeared, the chaotic Sword Qi became like a cage, wrapping around him layer by layer. From a distance, Song Jians eyes regained their clarity, and a sharp killing intent spilled from the depths of his gaze! That killing intent was not directed at Cadis! Without a glance at Cadis, who seemed to be enveloped by a giant cocoon, Song Jian beckoned with his left hand, and the essence of the Divine floated gently into his palm from the void. It was originally the size of a persons head, but now its only the size of a fist. This conversion rate is probably less than 30% A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face. However, what he didnt know was that this was the essence of the Divine, several times more superior in quality than other divine essences. If other deities attempted this, they would be ecstatic to retain even 1% of the divine essence. Thats the essence of the Divine, theres no mistake Far away, Basfords eyes reddened with envy, unable to comprehend how Song Jian had such a method at his disposal, to actually condense the essence of the Divine! With this, there would be no issue advancing to the Divine level! Basfords eyes flashed with a killing intent, but soon, he concealed it completely. Song Jians strength was too formidable, and Cadis, who possessed the Power of Law of War, seemed so vulnerable in his hands. Whats more, Cadis seemed about to be slain by Song Jian any moment! At this time, Song Jian had also mastered such a powerful sword technique. Competing with him for the essence of the Divine was simply courting death. Roar~ A beast-like roar echoed through the air, causing Basford to shiver and turn his head. To his shock, Cadiss body had swelled to over ten meters tall, towering like a giant. Breakthrough? Basford gaped, it hadnt occurred to him that Cadis, who had nearly been slain, would break through his limits amidst battle, soaring from the peak of the Legendary Realm straight into the Demi-God Realm! The Cadis who had broken into the Demi-God Realm showed not a hint of joy on his face. His iron club swung wildly, smashing every phantom image of Song Jian into fragments that scattered to the winds. Cadis, at this moment, was covered in dense, numerous wounds. An ordinary person with so many injuries wouldve bled out by now, but for Cadis, it seemed the more he was wounded, the more ferocious he became. Song Jian thought of the divine artifact he had just acquired and, buckling his waist, couldnt help but laugh, Truly deserving of being brothers, even the skills realized are so strikingly similar! Song Jian, you cant kill me! Cadis, now elevated to Demi-God level, had his Vitality Points largely restored. Having been divine, he felt no unfamiliarity or discomfort in the ascension to divinity; it was as if he had unsealed his strength and directly achieved a substantial increase! Cadis, do you remember what youve said before? Song Jian laughed, his body surging with chaotic Sword Qi. On the surface of the Sky-breaking Sword, a radiant layer of sword light instantly spread out dozens of yards long. Divine Fall! With a powerful shout, Song Jian leapt high into the air, his sword coming down toward Cadis like it had been refined a hundred times over. Cadiss complexion changed drastically. The Divine within him began to revive, incessantly mending the injuries on his body. But at this moment, Cadis would rather not have ascended. It suddenly occurred to him that if his divine nature hadnt been awakening, that previous Divine Fall would have done far more than just leave a sword mark! Battle! Fight! Cadis bellowed, two indistinct auras emerged from his body. The two distinct auras, although different, blended beautifully, causing even Song Jian to feel a tinge of surprise. The Power of Law of Battle, and the other, that of Fighting? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise, not expecting that Cadis had already mastered two different Laws. These two Laws were somewhat similar, yet completely different. The most important aspect was that these two Laws were by nature capable of merging, unleashing even greater power. Time Law! Song Jian inwardly shouted, releasing a transparent aura from his body without any reservations. The Power of Law from both combatants collided with each other, like water and ink blending together in a way that seemed benign, but both knew the conflict of Law was like the undercurrents in the depths of the sea, invisible but no less perilous than hand-to-hand combat. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, Cadiss countenance abruptly shifted. He felt that the two Laws he had mastered and perfectly merged were becoming unstable under the encroachment of the opposing Law and might separate at any moment! Dammit, how can this be? Cadis was alarmed. Knowing the difficulty of completely separating two merged Powers of Law was at least twice as hard as merging them; Whilst Cadiss focus had suddenly shifted to the clash of Laws, a dazzling Divine Fall Sword Energy was already cleaving down upon him. Chapter 1667 - Chapter 1667 Chapter 1668 Divine Flame Chapter 1667: Chapter 1668: Divine Flame Chapter 1667: Chapter 1668: Divine Flame Song Jians Time Law silently infiltrated Cadiss law, reverting its Power of Law several minutes back in time. The battle laws which had originally merged perfectly, were immediately restored to two separate laws, leaving Cadis feeling shocked and a tinge of fear. It was known that even if one were a god-level powerhouse, once an opponents Power of Law invaded and took control of ones own Power of Law, the subsequent battle would become very passive. How could this be? What law has he comprehended? Cadis started to panic. What Cadis did not know was, in his case, even if Song Jians Time Law had infiltrated, it could only reverse time by a few minutes at most, and the effect would only last for a brief period; it wasnt as powerful as he imagined. After all, Cadis was once a true divine being, having fully comprehended the Power of Law. Divine Fall! The dazzling Divine Fall Sword Energy filled Cadis with terror; it was a skill specifically aimed at divine beings. Not to mention demi-god level, even true god-level powerhouses wouldnt dare to confront it head-on. Roar~ Cadis, like a wild beast, let out an angry roar. His body, already over a dozen meters tall, swelled up once more, growing visibly until it reached over twenty meters in height. At this moment, Cadis looked like a small mountain. At the same time, his bodys surface gleamed with a bronze metallic luster, clearly indicating that the move did not only make his size larger but also greatly increased his defensive power. But even then, Cadis had no confidence he could withstand the Divine Fall attack, his vicious face filled with a crazed expression; he was gambling! Boom~ The more than ten-zhang-long radiant blade of Sword Qi nearly enveloped Cadis completely. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and within a moment, felt a sharp pain in his arms, followed by a chill as the wound on his chest that had just healed was torn open again by the fierce Sword Qi. The cut was deeper than before, even reaching his internal organs. Roar~ Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another beast-like roar, mixed with boundless pain, escaped him. Song Jians eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile involuntarily formed on his lips as he whispered softly, You cant block it Spurt~ Cadis felt a chill at the base of his spine, engulfed by intense pain. A surging power brewed within him, traveling along his meridians towards every part of his body. Ssss~ Streams of Sword Qi shot out from inside Cadiss body, making him look like a giant hedgehog, with countless long beams of light all over his body. Spurt~ Another muffled thud, Cadiss body was torn into dozens of large and small pieces by the chaotic Sword Qi, scattering over an area of several tens of meters. Watching Cadiss Vitality Points slowly fall to zero, Song Jian released a sigh of relief, summoned the Blazing Fire Furnace, and sucked in all the bits of flesh scattered on the ground. After all, Cadis was a fighter who had broken through to the Demi-God Realm during battle. The divinity within him was not negligible, and after the breakthrough, the amount of divinity had increased once more. Song Jian believed the divinity within Cadiss corpse was definitely not much less than that of Utodi. Next, Song Jians gaze fell on the items dropped by Cadis upon his defeat. Unsurprisingly, a basketball-sized divine fragment radiated a brilliant light. Alongside it, a dark gold flame floated in mid-air. Divine Flame! Song Jians eyes lit up. Truth be told, Divine Flame is even rarer than the divine fragment. The first thing every being that aspires to godhood must do is condense a divine fragment, and then the next step is to ignite the fragment into a Divine Flame. Many have perished in the attempt to ignite their divine fragments. Most can easily ignite their fragment, but condensing a Divine Flame is not a simple matter. In most cases, the divine fragment is burned to ashes without the Divine Flame materializing, leading to their ultimate downfall. Basford had begun to condense his divine fragment at the peak of the Demi-God Realm, but it would take a long time before he could condense his Divine Flame. The peak of the Demi-God Realm and the true realm of godhood might seem only half a step away, but they are separated by a chasm as wide as the heavens and earth, which stops over ninety percent of powerful beings. Divine Flame! A greedy look flashed in Basfords eyes. If he could obtain this Divine Flame, it would save him a thousand years of condensing his divine fragment. Moreover, the step of condensing his own Divine Flame would be much easier if he could absorb the Divine Flame of another deity. Of course, just like the divine fragment, the Divine Flame also needs to be refined; otherwise, it would not only be unbeneficial but could actually be harmful! Basford wanted to ask for the Divine Flame, but his lips quivered, and he just couldnt bring himself to speak. Putting himself in their shoes, if Cadis had been slain by him, he wouldnt give the Divine Flame to anyone either, not even to his own brothers. He watched, powerless, as Song Jian collected the Divine Flame and then picked up the basketball-sized divine fragment. The divine fragment appeared to be a lustrous, multifaceted crystal, but in reality, it was almost weightless and felt soft and elastic to the touch, like a large chunk of rubber clay. Glancing at Basford, Song Jian gave a slight smile and pulled roughly a third of the divine fragment from what Cadis had dropped. No Basfords complexion changed dramatically when he saw what Song Jian was doing, and he hurriedly tried to stop him, but his words were no match for Song Jians swift tearing; he had only uttered a single syllable when Song Jian had already ripped off a large piece. Phew! Basfords face turned pale as he looked at Song Jian with annoyance. Arent you afraid the divine fragment will shatter or explode? Even if it explodes, or shatters, the shards of the divine fragment are still quite valuable! Song Jian said with a laugh, casually tossing the torn third of the divine fragment to Basford. After all, the two of them had fought together against the enemy, and Basford had also held Cadis at bay for a while. Having no merit, he still had put in hard work. It wouldnt be fair to let him leave empty-handed. Basford was about to explain something, but in the end, he simply sighed and took the piece of divine fragment about the size of a human head. Thank you! Basford nodded, accepting the fragment. With this piece of divine fragment, his chances of advancing were even greater, but no matter how great, it wasnt as certain as using the Divine Flame to condense it. Divine Flame! Basford could only sigh in his heart, looking at Song Jian with a complex expression. Gathering up the rest of what Cadis had dropped, Song Jian gave Basford a slight smile and soared into the air, flying towards the position of the City of Hope, leaving Basford standing there, staring blankly at his retreating figure. Chapter 1668 - Chapter 1668 Chapter 1669 Divinity Chapter 1668: Chapter 1669: Divinity Chapter 1668: Chapter 1669: Divinity Having returned to the City of Hope, Song Jian first melted the godly essence of Cardis in the Blazing Fire Furnace into pure divine essence and then took out the burning dark gold flame for careful observation. Song Jian did not dare to touch the Divine Flame with his hands, for he could sense that within this dark gold flame lingered a terrifying power that, once unleashed, might explode with the force of a million-ton nuclear bomb in his hands. Judging by Basfords gaze, this Divine Flame should be of great help in breaking through to the Demi-God Realm. However, I still dont have a better way to utilize it Song Jian stroked his chin while intently observing the flame, pondering internally. After all, Song Jians advancement to Demi-God Level had been swift; it only took him a few years in the game world. Meanwhile, other NPC powerhouses in the game world would need to cultivate for hundreds, if not thousands, of years to become Demi-God Realm beings, with some even stranded at the peak of the Demi-God Realm for thousands of years. For those individuals, what they lacked was not a method of breakthrough but rather the resources for it. Everyone knew that possessing a divine essence or Divine Flame would make it easy to step into the true realm of divinity. However, such things were only possessed by divine entities, and they were the most foundational items to god-level powerhouses. How could ordinary Demi-God Realm beings possibly obtain them? Only Song Jian had the resources at his disposal without a way to utilize them, and so he had to rely on a slow and steady approach, bit by bit polishing his Power of Law, waiting for the day he would fully master the Time Law and naturally transform into a bona fide god-level being. At this thought, Song Jian took out the divine essence he had previously refined and swallowed it down. A moment later, the technique of Swallowing the Sky activated naturally, beginning to voraciously absorb and digest the divine essence! Suddenly, Song Jians mind became crystal clear as if entering an endless void where numerous planets were born, grew, and ultimately met their Destruction. Beneath his feet, a river of time slowly emerged, and from it branched out countless tributaries, spreading into the depths of the cosmos. Wave upon wave of Time Imprints congealed into ripples in the river, and Song Jian brought his gaze back, carefully observing the river of time beneath him. Devouring the divine essence seemed to have placed Song Jian into a very special state where his insight increased exponentially. Under the boost of such a state, Song Jians mastery of the Time Law was rapidly advancing. This state has only occurred when I used Swallowing the Sky to consume the Posuo Fruit, but compared to when consuming the Posuo Fruit, the effect of the divine essence is ten times, a hundred times better! Song Jian rejoiced inwardly. But it was obvious, the Posuo Fruit contained only a sliver of Law Fragments. How could its effect be stronger than that of divine essence? Time kept passing by, and as Song Jian was in the depths of the cosmos, stars were born and extinguished around him, emitting dazzling light, but all of Song Jians attention was focused on the river of time at his feet. As his comprehension deepened, Song Jian was unaware that his body was also expanding. Originally the size of an adult, Song Jians form was now larger than a planet. Yet when compared with the river of time at his feet, he still seemed rather insignificant. However, soon, the river of time in Song Jians vision grew ever larger and more expansive, within reach. Song Jian did not know how much time had passed; it felt like centuries. Here, the concept of time seemed to be lost. He reached out and lightly touched the river of time, and instantly a refreshing coolness surged through him. The previously calm river of time, now stirred, began to surge and swell tumultuously. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wave after wave rushed at Song Jian, and his entire being began to slowly sink, eventually sinking completely into the river of time. Quietness returned around him, and after consuming Song Jian, the surface of the river of time gradually returned to its former tranquility! City of Hope, within the City Lord Mansion. Song Jian sat cross-legged in the quiet room, lost in meditation for an unknown length of time, until suddenly, a tear slowly seeped from his tightly closed eyes. Gradually opening them, Song Jians pupils seemed to reflect an endless starry sky. So, this is time, Song Jian felt a sense of profound loss in his heart. He then stood up and left the quiet room. One step, two steps, three steps With each step Song Jian took, wrinkles began to crawl across his face. By the time he left the quiet room, he had completely transformed into an old man, his face lined with wrinkles, back hunched, hair white as if he were in his eighties or nineties. He walked unsteadily, as if he might fall to the ground at any moment. Cough cough~ Song Jian looked at his right hand, and a smile emerged on his deeply grooved face: With such trembling, feeble hands, I wonder if I can still wield the Sky-breaking Sword! At that moment, Song Jians energy had withered to its nadir, making him seem weaker even than an ordinary person. But soon enough, as he continued to walk forward, his figure straightened once more. The wrinkles on his face began to vanish, and his white hair receded, turning back to black. In just a few steps, Song Jian had reverted from an elderly man back to his youthful appearance. Time no longer holds any secrets for me, Song Jian whispered with a tinge of awe. His mastery of time was complete. This was no illusion, nor was it a temporary special effect. It was a true transformation. When he became an old man, every cell in his body was that of a man in his eighties or nineties; when he reverted to his younger self, every cell brimmed with renewed vitality. In other words, Song Jian, who had now fully mastered the Time Law, had achieved to some extent the goal humans so desperately dream of: immortality! I have fully grasped the Time Law; the next step is to condense my own divine nature with spiritual attributes and, furthermore, to ignite the Divine Flame and become a true deity! Song Jian clenched his fists, his face alight with excitement. Rumble~ Within Song Jians mind, like a tempestuous storm, tiny gold light particles began to appear from nowhere, coalescing bit by bit. Within just a few minutes, they formed a crystal the size of a fingernail. This crystal, though seemingly composed of countless facets, each smooth to perfection, looked somewhat unsightly as a whole. That was his divine natureCbelonging to Song Jian himself, imprinted with his spiritual essence! However, after the divine nature reached the size of a fingernail, no more golden light particles appeared in his mind. Song Jians face betrayed no hint of discouragement. Having fully mastered the Time Law had granted him this fingernail-sized divine nature, something that other powerful individuals mastering different Laws could perhaps only manage to condense to the size of a grain of rice at the beginning. For the average person, what follows is a grind, slowly refining the Power of Law theyve mastered to constantly condense their divine nature. But for me, thats not necessary Song Jian said with a smile. After completely mastering the Time Law, the subsequent information on how to become a deity seemed to suddenly become clearCor rather, it just appeared magically in Song Jians mind. A deity! Song Jian clenched his right fist, looking up into the sky as ambition blazed like wildfire in his eyes. Chapter 1669 - Chapter 1669 Chapter 1670 Mad God Chapter 1669: Chapter 1670: Mad God Chapter 1669: Chapter 1670: Mad God Just as Song Jian was ambitiously aspiring to become the first deity, a world-shaking change occurred in the game world. Countless supreme deities tumbled from their pedestals, and numerous strong beings at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm began to spread the word, seeking the traces of these fallen deities. Some old figures, who had been missing for decades or even hundreds of years, also emerged from their hidden places, joining the ranks of those hunting the deities. In an instant, a storm arose, with countless true and false rumors flying everywhere, stirring the hearts of all. Having devoured the essence of divinity, Song Jian had completely mastered the Time Law, ready to step into the true realm of divinity at any moment, and his own divine nature had expanded a circle from its original size of a fingernail. Should this Divine Flame also be refined and purified before it can be used? Song Jian took out the Divine Flame from his inventory, observing it closely. Grasping this bundle of Divine Flame in his hand, it felt very warm, yet Song Jian could sense the terrifying energy it contained. Should this energy burst forth, the entire City of Hope would likely be destroyed in an instant. However, the unowned Divine Flame seemed very stable, and as long as he didnt meddle with it recklessly, it probably wouldnt go berserk. I dare not just absorb it into my body at will. If it goes berserk, it would be more than just a failure to advance! Song Jian shook his head, pondering carefully. Moments later, Song Jian summoned the Blazing Fire Furnace Sword Formation and tossed the Divine Flame into the Blazing Fire Furnace. The Blazing Fire Furnace was capable of refining divine nature, so presumably, purifying the Divine Flame should pose no problem. Flames blazed fiercely; inside the furnace, it seemed very calm. After a long wait without any reaction, Song Jian raised his right hand, sending the Blazing Fire Furnace into the void. During the smelting process, it was impossible for Song Jian to watch over the furnace at all times. He could only let the Blazing Fire Furnace smelt on its own. However, during this period, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art would also be unavailable, temporarily going through a cooldown phase, since the Blazing Fire Furnace Sword Formation and the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Thousand Swords Art were two sides of the same coin. It was then that a sharp alarm suddenly sounded throughout the City Lord Mansion. City Lord, Im sorry to disturb you at this time, but someone is attacking our city! The voice of Wang Qi resounded in the room. Song Jians brow creased, but he quickly came to terms with it. Wang Qi knew what he was doing, and had he not been facing an ordinary situation, he wouldnt have used such an urgent means of contact. Are there monsters besieging the city? Song Jian asked calmly. Since the establishment of the city, there would always be monster sieges at regular intervals, with the shortest gap being one month and the longest being three months. The scale of monster sieges varied. To the more weakly defended cities, they could spell disaster, but for the players of the City of Hope, they were a feast. Standing atop the towering city walls and casting down abilities could kill monster after monster. Although only half the spoils of war could be kept and the other half had to be handed over to the City of Hope, such easy gains were something everyone wished to repeat more often. If it were just an ordinary monster attack, Wang Qi would have never disturbed him, unless there was a horde of Legendary Realm BOSSes or the appearance of a Demi-God Realm BOSS. Well, theres just one person Wang Qi said with some hesitation: Hes now attacking the defense matrix. The protection of the Sea God has been activated, but it seems like the array spirit is at a disadvantage Song Jians actions paused; one pressing down the array spirit in a fight was likely indeed a presence at the Demi-God level. Ill be right there! said Song Jian as he quickly walked toward the City Lord Mansion. Atop the city walls, Wang Qi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling immensely relieved. Thankfully, the city lord spent most of his time in the city lately; otherwise In the City of Hope, there were some strong fighters at the Legendary Realm, but only Song Jian was at the Demi-God Realm level, and the person before them, it seemed, was almost as powerful as the city lord, effortlessly fighting both the Turtle Spirit and Dragon Spirit. Even to the untrained eye, it was evident that he hadnt unleashed his full power and was fighting with ease. Hahaha, interesting, very interesting! A mere fifth-level city actually possesses a defensive grand formation comparable to that of a divine-level one. Interesting, indeed, hahaha! A burly man with a full beard and short black hair, overflowing with excitement, laughed loudly: Not bad, not bad at all. Ive taken a liking to this place. From now on, this will be the foundation of my reign as the Wild God who Conquers the Heavens. Watch as I ascend to the divine throne again and establish a new Divine Country, hahaha! Boom~ The burly man, calling himself the Wild God who Conquers the Heavens, sent a ring of energy flying that knocked the Azure Dragon phantom away, then stomped toward the Magic Dragon Turtle phantom. With another thunderous boom, he crushed the gigantic phantom of the Magic Dragon Turtle into the ground. The two spirit creatures let out a pained cry. The Magic Dragon Turtle struggled desperately, burrowing into the ground and slowly rising from another direction, while the Dragon Spirit also steadied itself in the air and flew toward the location of the Magic Dragon Turtle. Moments later, the two spirit creatures began to merge with each other, growing even larger. A divine-level formation, heh, I didnt expect that the spirit creatures could merge with each other. It indeed has the potential of a divine-level formation; good, good, good! The Wild God who Conquers the Heavens exclaimed good three times, not interrupting the fusion of the spirit creatures but standing aside with great interest to see what they would ultimately become. Just then, Song Jians figure silently appeared behind the Wild God who Conquers the Heavens, less than ten meters away, allowing Song Jian to clearly see the attributes of the person in front of him. Peak Legendary Realm strength, yet capable of displaying combat power comparable to the Demi-God Level, truly impressive, Song Jian thought to himself. He calls himself the Wild God who Conquers the Heavens; looks like hes a pitiful soul who was cast down from the divine throne. The other deities are now all acting cautiously, hiding in the dark and silently recovering their strength. How does this fellow dare to openly attack the City of Hope? Is he not afraid of being besieged and killed? Song Jian found it strange. If things were as he suspected, this persons mind might be a bit off, perhaps single-minded, but then, how could such a person become a true deity? Unable to figure it out, Song Jian decided not to dwell on it and instead chose to fight first! With this thought, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword, pointing its tip at the opponents back without moving. The Wild God who Conquers the Heavens, who had been fervently watching the fusion of the spirit creatures, saw the smile on his face slowly fade, turning cautious and vigilant. Turning around slowly, he eyed Song Jian up and down with a guarded look and said, I didnt expect such a small place to harbor someone on the verge of the Demi-God Realm. Im truly unlucky to have struck a hard iron plate! Brother, I havent caused any harm to your city. Ill leave now and pretend Ive never been here, how about that? said the Wild God who Conquers the Heavens. Song Jian smiled faintly, swinging the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, and said to the Wild God who Conquers the Heavens, Take three of my moves, and if youre not dead after three moves, youre free to leave. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1670 - Chapter 1670 Chapter 1671 One Move Chapter 1670: Chapter 1671: One Move Chapter 1670: Chapter 1671: One Move Three moves? Enemy of Death Gods eyes narrowed, a trace of anger appeared on his face. Although the opponents level and strength were much higher than his, as a once true deity, he was extremely proud. Even if Song Jian was temporarily more powerful, to Enemy of Death God, he was merely a temporary opponent. Once Enemy of Death God regained his true strength, someone like Song Jian wouldnt even be worthy of his attention. Now that Song Jian had stated that as long as Enemy of Death God could withstand three moves, he would let him go, how could Enemy of Death God not hear the disdain in his words! Hahaha, its been a long time since Ive heard such bold words. Come on, lets see if I can withstand your three moves! Enemy of Death God wore an expression of lonely pride, seeming not to take Song Jian seriously at all. Divine Fall! A dazzling Sword Qi, dozens of feet long, burst forth from the Sky-breaking Sword, slashing fiercely towards Enemy of Death God. Just as Enemy of Death God was preparing to dodge, he suddenly felt as if hed been locked on; no matter how he tried to evade, even if he escaped into another dimensional plane, he could not avoid this Sword Qi. The Chaos Sword Canon had been elevated to a divine skill; naturally, the ability to lock onto an enemy had also become much stronger. Against this move, the opponent had no choice but to take it head-on! Good! Enemy of Death God could sense that within the Divine Fall Sword Energy, there was a property of annihilating divinity. Although he was now at the peak of the Legendary Realm, he had once been a true deity. He wasnt completely devoid of divinity; it was just sealed and couldnt be manifested. This move posed a great threat to him! Enemy of Death Gods right hand beckoned, and a spear appeared in his hand. The spear was over three meters long, shimmering with a metallic luster, while its head, resembling the fangs of a wild beast, was over three feet in length, its blade gleaming with a white luster. Enemy of Death Gods Spear! With a roar, the spear in his hand erupted with a dazzling force, the energy extending over three meters, forming something akin to a spear blade, and thrust toward the Divine Fall Sword Energy. Boom~ The clashing energies produced a thunderous noise, but in an instant, the Sky-breaking Spear in Enemy of Death Gods hand emitted a crack as it shattered. The more than three-meter-long force directly broke apart, and the Divine Fall Sword Energy mercilessly chopped down onto the shaft of the Sky-breaking Spear. Pfft~ Enemy of Death Gods face paled, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Looking at the Sky-breaking Spear in his hand, a sword mark over an inch deep had appeared on the shaft. The Enemy of Death Gods Spear, like the Sky-breaking Sword, was a Soul Locked weapon. Once the Enemy of Death Gods Spear was damaged, it would also cause harm to Enemy of Death God himself. Gazing at the sword mark, Enemy of Death God felt a great heartache and quickly drew the spear into his body, tending it slowly. This sword mark would require at least a decade of nurturing before there was a chance of recovery. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he were still a deity, Enemy of Death God could seek out a large number of precious materials to shorten this time, but now One move! Song Jians face showed a serious expression. Divine energy Sword Qi had only caused the opponent a light injury, which was somewhat unexpected for Song Jian. He had originally planned to heavily injure him with one sword strike, and then finish him off with the second, after all, he was facing a true deity. Even though he had fallen from grace, divine nature and Divine Flame were always valuable commodities, never superfluous. You are a bit stronger than I expected, Song Jian said with a smile, Get ready, the second move is coming! Star Destruction! Song Jian uttered softly, and with a slight wave of the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand, the area of several thousand kilometers around suddenly darkened. Stars began to emerge, fall, and explode around the Sky-breaking Sword. Just illusions! A scornful smile appeared on the corner of the lips of the one known as Star Destruction. To control the stars was a power possessed only by true gods. Even if Song Jian had one foot in the Divine Realm, there was still a vast gulf between him and a true god, making it impossible for him to wield such power. Boom~ A star shattered, and Star Destructions expression changed. Endless Chaos Sword Energy instantly slashed towards him. There was no time to dodge; from a distance, it looked as if a star had exploded right beside him. One, two, three, Infinite stars burst, and even the void began to show a crack akin to a black hole. Faced with such formidable power, it was Song Jians first encounter. Pale-faced, the consumption of this move was much greater than before; two-thirds of the Chaos Sword Energy inside Song Jian had been completely devoured by the exploding stars. With great consumption came great power. Song Jian believed that even a normal warrior in the Demi-God Realm wouldnt leave a corpse behind when faced with this move. The explosion of stars lasted a full thirty seconds before the surrounding darkness gradually receded. Still not dead? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, looking at the figure in front of him and couldnt help but display a look of surprise on his face. To think that Star Destructions power had increased more than a fold. Even Song Jian felt that, if it were him, he would have either to retreat into the Shattered Divine Realm or perhaps trigger Enemy of the Death God to live once more. Truly worthy of being a former deity; even though he has fallen to the Legendary Realm, he cannot be treated as one would a usual Legendary realm fighter! Song Jian couldnt help shaking his head in exclamation. Whether it was the two divine brothers he met before or the man in front of him, their strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Legendary realm warrior, which made Song Jian feel both admiration and a hint of dread. If he survives after three moves, do I really let him leave? Song Jian pondered gloomily, If one day he regains his strength and becomes a high and mighty deity, would he really not turn back to seek revenge? If it were me, perhaps At this thought, a glint of killing intent couldnt help but surface in the depths of Song Jians eyes. The opponents strength induced an unavoidable wariness. At this moment, Star Destructions heart was ablaze with rage, the Sky-breaking Spear in his hands had snapped in two, with only a one-meter long piece, including the spear blade, in his grasp, while he stowed the other piece away. Unforgivable! Star Destruction murmured under his breath. At this time, he was severely injured, with over a dozen fractures in his bones alone. If not for the terrifying robustness of his body, he might have truly met his demise here. Kill him; such a being cannot be spared! A hint of murderous intent emerged in Star Destructions heart, yet he covered it well. Although he appeared rough, how could one become a deity without possessing any cunning at all? At this time, with Song Jian in the upper hand, and being in the enemys territory, the Formation Spirit that had just fully merged was a more dreadful existence, eyeing him with covetous eyes. Just one move, if I can withstand the last move, I can leave. Once my injuries heal, no, once my strength truly recovers, I will raze cities! Star Destruction roared inwardly, but laughed heartily on the outside, bellowing with a wild look on his face, Such good luck, barely survived this move. Continue, one more move! Good, one more move! A hint of a smile also appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth, and unnoticed he swallowed a medicinal pill, gripping the Sky-breaking Sword tightly in his hand. Chapter 1671 - Chapter 1671 Chapter 1672 Picked Up a Life Chapter 1671: Chapter 1672: Picked Up a Life Chapter 1671: Chapter 1672: Picked Up a Life Star Destruction consumed a large portion of Song Jians Sword Qi Value. He could only secretly swallow a Dan medicine to recover; otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to use the third move at all. Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry! With a soft shout, Song Jians figure suddenly grew blurry, and after a spell of violent shaking, a semi-translucent phantom appeared, one became two, two became four, four became eight, In just a short time, the sky was filled with dense phantoms of Song Jian. Soon, the originally semi-translucent phantoms gradually became more lifelike, as if thousands of Song Jians had suddenly appeared. In the beginning, Skybreaker wore a look of disdain, but soon, a hint of surprise surfaced on his face. They were just phantoms before, but now, how have they all become real? Skybreaker thought in astonishment. In the realm of his spiritual perception, the countless Song Jians before him seemed to truly exist. His reason told him this was impossible, yet his mental strength clearly transmitted to him that all of these were genuine Song Jians, making Skybreaker almost question his life! Even ordinary players were now accustomed to using their mental strength to perceive everything around and not so much trusting their eyes. As their power increased, this dependency would grow stronger. For powerful beings, this was a good thing, but in front of Song Jian, thousands of years of experience collapsed at this moment, causing Skybreakers defenses to relax for an instant. In a moment of distraction, thousands of Song Jians, each holding a Sky-breaking Sword, charged at Skybreaker, every one of them radiating a terrifying and sharp aura. Im going to die A flicker of realization crossed Skybreakers mind, but soon, his face revealed a fearless expression, and his lips curled with a trace of coldness. Think youre great with numbers, huh? Humph, today Ill show you what it means to take the enemy generals head from amidst a thousand troops as if reaching into a sack! Skybreaker murmured to himself. No matter your thousands of troops, I alone shall block them with a spear With a low roar, Skybreaker shouted, Extinguish! Boom~ S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Instead of retreating, Skybreaker advanced alone, holding a broken lance as he charged into the sea of Song Jians. In an instant, the battle reached a fever pitch. Surrounded on all sides, Skybreaker was in a dire situation, yet his battle cries were incessant. The multitude of Song Jians appeared many, but their Vitality Points were not high; if Skybreaker stabbed a critical spot, they would instantly collapse. However, the sheer number of Song Jians, even without any skills, were enough to give Skybreaker a hard time. After all, Song Jians damage had long since exceeded ten thousand, and a casual critical hit would deal damage in the hundreds of thousands, easily penetrating Skybreakers defenses. Kill, kill, kill Skybreaker roared in a frenzy, and with each shout of kill, one Song Jian was taken down by his long spear. From a distance, Song Jian watched coldly, eyes fixed on Skybreakers Vitality Points, watching them steadily decrease. When Skybreakers Vitality Points fell to one-third, he suddenly burst forth with a surge of Vitality energy that turned all the surrounding Song Jians to dust. Then, Song Jian saw that Skybreakers Vitality Points eerily climbed by a large margin, stopping around 60%. By this time, Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry had been entirely unleashed, and the phantoms of Song Jian had all disappeared. However, Skybreaker was in a wretched state, blood flowing freely, wounds covering his body, and even his hands holding the broken lance trembled relentlessly, some parts showing exposed white bones. Song Jian, how about that! Skybreaker wore a defiant expression, shouting crazily: The three moves have passed, what other skills do you have? Just show them. I am not afraid of you! Narrowing his eyes, Song Jian carefully sized up Skybreaker, assessing whether he still had the strength to fight. After a moment, Song Jians face broke into a radiant smile, saying to Skybreaker, Since we agreed on three moves, let it be three moves. Would I, Song Jian, be the sort to break my word? Star Destruction clenched the broken spear tightly, laughing arrogantly, but the heart he had been holding finally slowly settled back into place. Good, a promise kept, you are indeed a true man! Admiration showed on Star Destructions face. All right, you can go now, Song Jian waved his hand and said. Star Destruction stared at Song Jian, slowly backing away, while the vigilant Array Spirit Tiger watched closely. The merged Dragon-Turtles strength had already surpassed the Legendary Realm, and although it was still some distance from the true Demi-God Realm, the Array Spirit Dragon-Turtle had indeed reached the Demi-God Level. For a long while, Star Destruction finally moved beyond the range of the black fog, only then letting out a sigh of relief, holding back the urge to cough up blood and turning to fly away at top speed in the opposite direction. Roar~ The Array Spirit Dragon-Turtle seemed dissatisfied, letting out a low growl at Song Jian, as if reproaching him, and after a moment, the array spirit blurred and separated into a dragon and a turtle, merging back into the formation. Song Jian smiled faintly and did not offer an explanation. Killing Star Destruction now would bring him no benefit; what good were more Divine Flames and Divine Sparks if they required time and mental effort to refine? Otherwise, Song Jian wouldnt dare to use them directly. Moreover, he already possessed a cluster of Divine Flame, which was being refined and purified. Once the process was complete, Song Jian would be able to ignite his own Divine Flame. Becoming a deity was only a matter of time, so what Song Jian lacked now was not resources but time. Given time, Song Jian could easily become a deity, so why should he fight desperately? Moreover, Star Destruction probably has a trick up his sleeve. A pyrrhic victory at this time would be too costly for me, Song Jian thought to himself. Even Cardis managed to break through during battle, so who could guarantee that Star Destruction wouldnt also make a breakthrough and ascend to the Demi-God Level during combat? By then, even if Song Jian could truly kill his opponent, he would probably be injured himself, which would interfere with his plans! Star Destruction, today you truly escaped with your life, Song Jian muttered to himself as he looked into the distance. Hundreds of kilometers away, within a hidden dune, a figure was seated cross-legged in hiding, with two broken pieces of a long spear resting on his legs. As Star Destruction breathed, the pieces of the spear on his legs also trembled slightly, attracting each other and slowly fusing together. Star Destructions face was ashen, his breath weaker than that of an ordinary person, like a tiny flame that could be extinguished by any breeze! Spurt~ Unable to hold it back, another mouthful of blood sprayed out as Star Destruction opened his eyes and sighed in a low voice, I was too rash If he hadnt been so arrogant, how would Star Destruction have kicked an iron plate? Now, he had lost both his wife and his army. Not only did he fail to acquire a city as a logistical resource, but he also sustained serious injuries. At this point, any Legendary Realm powerhouse could easily kill him! Hmph, even in death, I will burn up all my Divine Flame and Divine Sparks; I absolutely wont leave a trace for you! A resolute look flashed in Star Destructions eyes, and then he slowly closed them again, beginning to recover bit by bit. Without resources and relying solely on self-regulation, it would probably take decades for Star Destruction to recover to his former state, and to re-ascend to the divine level, it would likely take even longer. Chapter 1672 - Chapter 1672 Chapter 1673 Smelting Divine Flame Chapter 1672: Chapter 1673: Smelting Divine Flame Chapter 1672: Chapter 1673: Smelting Divine Flame Song Jian turned and returned to the City Lord Mansion. With his formidable strength, although Song Jian had not yet reached the Divine Realm, he had already touched the threshold and could feel the terrifying power contained within his body. It seemed, however, that this power was sealed. He wondered if he himself was aware of it! Perhaps he knows, otherwise, why would he covet my City of Hope? Song Jian thought coldly. Isnt he just aiming to use the resources of a city to recover his cultivation level as quickly as possible? This battle has at least pushed back his recovery by decades. Wait until I reach the God King Level, and youll probably be just an average deity! One step behind is a step behind in every aspect. Not to mention comparing with Song Jian, even those deities who were on par with him might recover decades earlier than him. Back at the City Lord Mansion, Song Jian patiently awaited the purification and smelting of the Divine Flame. Once the Divine Flame was completely purified, Song Jian would be able to ascend to deity status in a very short period of time! The Blazing Fire Furnace, under Song Jians control, began to emerge from the void once more. However, no time for smelting and purification appeared on its surface. It seemed the Divine Flame was no ordinary entity; it required much more time for purification. Now, all Song Jian could do was wait patiently! Just then, with a boom, the Blazing Fire Furnace suddenly shook violently. Song Jians brow furrowed. He had assumed that purifying and smelting the Divine Flame would go smoothly, but things did not seem to be as easy as he had imagined! Boom~ Another loud roar sounded. This time, the disturbance was even greater than the first, as if a beast were imprisoned within the furnace, desperately ramming against the furnace walls. With a gesture of his right hand, Song Jians Chaotic Sword Qi began to flow slowly towards the Blazing Fire Furnace. With the Chaotic Sword Qi, the Blazing Fire Furnace instantly suppressed the Divine Flame, and the noise gradually decreased. Song Jian let out a sigh of relief and was about to send the Blazing Fire Furnace back into the void when he suddenly felt something unusual. The temperature seems to be rising rapidly! Song Jian thought with a chill in his heart as he looked towards the Blazing Fire Furnace. On the once dark wall of the Blazing Fire Furnace, a palm-sized dark red area had appeared at some unknown time, as if it had been heated red-hot by a branding iron. Quickly, the dark red area began to spread to its surroundings. In a matter of moments, half of the Blazing Fire Furnace turned dark red, the original area becoming even brighter, shining three times as much as the Red Lotus Karma Fire burning fiercely at the bottom of the furnace. Is the Divine Flame truly so terrifying? Song Jian exclaimed in surprise. If left unattended, it wouldnt be long before the entire Blazing Fire Furnace would be destroyed by the Divine Flame. By then, Song Jian did not know if he could still employ his array. If the core of his skill were destroyed, his newly upgraded divine skill, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, might indeed be ruined. Chaotic Sword Qi, come forth! With a light cry, Song Jians Chaotic Sword Qi inside him suddenly sped up, gushing towards the Blazing Fire Furnace like the roaring Yangtze River. At this moment, a battle between the Chaotic Sword Qi and the Divine Flame emerged with the Blazing Fire Furnace as the battlefield. If the Divine Flame prevailed, Song Jian would lose a divine skill and also the possibility of ascending rapidly to divine status. If the Chaotic Sword Qi won, Song Jian would obtain a completely purified Divine Flame, ready for immediate use. The auto-recovery speed of the Chaotic Sword Qi was extremely fast, but under rapid depletion, it was visibly draining away at a swift pace. Sweat had appeared on Song Jians forehead by now, and the temperature in the room was getting higher and higher, even spreading beyond the house to an area with a radius of several tens of meters, rendering it impossible for anyone to approach. Crack~ Just then, a faint sound emerged from the Blazing Fire Furnace, causing Song Jians face to pale and his heart to pound wildly. The Blazing Fire Furnace had reached its limit of endurance; if the struggle continued, the furnace that served as the battlefield might be completely destroyed. After all, its just a formation, constituted entirely of Spirit Swords. This kind of pure confrontation is still not too reliable, Song Jian sighed. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art had advanced to the divine level. It could be said that it was more than sufficient to suppress a genuine God King Level expert. However, at this moment, it was starting to fail even in suppressing a mere masterless Divine Flame, a fact that left Song Jian somewhat disappointed. But the master of this Divine Flame was none other than Cardis, a deity who had grasped two Powers of Law, although he was sealed and suppressed to Legendary Realm status; his essence hadnt changed in the slightest! No, not two, but three! Song Jian slapped his forehead and muttered to himself, The Law of War, the Law of Combat, and one more, the law of Fusion. Otherwise, even if two laws are somewhat similar, they couldnt merge so perfectly At this thought, Song Jian couldnt help a surge of retrospective fear. A deity that had mastered three Powers of Law stood at the peak of those with weak divine power. If he were to grasp one more complete Power of Law, he could ascend to the rank of those with intermediate divine power. If that had been the case, Song Jian, at the pinnacle of the Demi-God Realm, would stand no chance against him! What a stroke of luck, Song Jian shook his head and sighed. Compared to Song Jian, Cardis was the true genius. If it were not for the abrupt emergence of this plot in the game world, which cast all deities down from the heavens, Cardis actually had the potential to advance to an intermediate divine power deity. Then, everything would have changed! Three Powers of Law for weak divine power deities, six for those with intermediate divine power, and nine for those with high divine power. More than nine, and one would reach the Main God Level! Among all the deities Song Jian knew of, only the God of Light had reached the Main God Level, while the Goddess of Dawn was but a higher divine power deity with seven Powers of Law. Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even among deities, the gulf between them was as vast as that between heaven and earth, an insurmountable chasm! With that in mind, its understandable that the Blazing Fire Furnace cannot withstand this Divine Flame, Song Jian muttered to himself. At this moment, over two-thirds of the Blazing Fire Furnaces surface had turned dark red. The furnace walls were resounding, and one could faintly see a solid flame burning fiercely inside, resisting the Red Lotus Karma Fire at the base of the furnace. Crack~ The sound of cracking grew louder and more frequent. Even the surface of the furnace started showing fine, spreading cracks, from which glimpses of firelight faintly shone through. Still no good? Disappointment flashed in Song Jians eyes. If the Blazing Fire Furnace couldnt completely purify the Divine Flame, he would have no choice but to give up. Otherwise, the entire City of Hope might be reduced to ashes by the Divine Flame. Perhaps I could place it within the Shattered Divine Realm A thought suddenly surfaced in Song Jians mind, but it was promptly dismissed, unless he was willing to risk the complete destruction of the Divine Country. It was at that moment, unable to help himself, that Song Jian opened his inventory, carefully scouring through it. After all, his inventory held many valuable items, and perhaps one of them could resolve the current situation! Just then, Song Jians eyes lit up as if he had seen something, and his demeanor instantly turned joyful. Haha, I wonder if this thing will have any effect on it Lets give it a try. Even if its destroyed, its no big loss! Song Jian laughed, casually retrieving the item and tossing it toward the Blazing Fire Furnace in midair. Chapter 1673 - Chapter 1673 Chapter 1674 Formation Chapter 1673: Chapter 1674: Formation Chapter 1673: Chapter 1674: Formation This was the alchemy furnace that Song Jian had acquired in the Heavenly Palace instance previously; at that time, it had been used by an abyssal fire demon from the Legendary Realm to refine the Ascension Pill. The quality of the alchemy furnace was god-level, unfortunately, Song Jian had not yet encountered a god-level pill refiner. Such an alchemy furnace, if not operated by a god-level pill refiner, simply could not unleash its full potential and could only serve as a pearl covered in dust, left tossed into a small corner of Song Jians inventory. The problem now with the fusion and purification of the Divine Flame was that the Blazing Fire Furnace, constructed using spirit swords as materials for the formation, couldnt withstand the erosion of the Divine Flame. At this point, they could only resort to desperate measures; Song Jian wanted to test if this god-level alchemy furnace could contain the Divine Flame. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After taking out the alchemy furnace, with a single thought from Song Jian, the entire Blazing Fire Furnace was stuffed into the alchemy furnace. Then, with a point of his right hand, a raging flame instantly ignited beneath the alchemy furnace. The pure Red Lotus Karma Fire rose once more, continuously roasting the alchemy furnace! Boom, boom, boom~ Song Jian could feel that the Divine Flame inside the Blazing Fire Furnace seemed to sense something and began to strike even more violently. Hmph, since you want to come out, then come out! Song Jian snorted coldly, directly disbanding the Blazing Fire Furnace; in an instant, the furnace collapsed, transforming into countless chaos spirit swords. No sooner had they turned into chaos spirit swords than the Divine Flame, like a giant beast, opened its maw and swept away all the chaos spirit swords, leaving none behind. In just a few short seconds, Song Jian snorted coldly, blood trickling from his nostrils, yet his expression was one of relief! Hahaha, if you cant destroy my Blazing Fire Furnace, you can only destroy the spirit swords, huh? But even if you destroy all the spirit swords, as long as the Thousand Swords Art skill is still with me, no matter how many spirit swords are destroyed, I can condense them all over again! Song Jian laughed heartily. If the Blazing Fire Furnace Sword Formation were completely eroded and destroyed, Song Jians Thousand Swords Art might be ruined, but since the spirit swords are merely condensed sword qi, akin to turning qi into swords, their destruction would only mean the destruction of some chaos sword qi; for Song Jian, it couldnt harm him fundamentally! Song Jian swung the Sky-breaking Sword once again; in an instant, a dense mass of spirit swords reappeared, flying towards the alchemy furnace. Today, you shall taste what it feels like to be refined! A fierce look flashed in Song Jians eyes. After an unknown amount of time, although the Divine Flame kept colliding and corroding within the alchemy furnace, it was to no availCthe alchemy furnace, after all, was not the Blazing Fire Furnace and could only seal, not melt and purify. To purify this mass of Divine Flame, the Red Lotus Karma Fire must be used, as it inherently possesses purifying properties! Song Jian continuously directed the spirit swords towards the bottom of the alchemy furnace; moments later, the Red Lotus Karma Fire at the furnaces base suddenly surged up several zhang high, almost completely enveloping the alchemy furnace. But soon, Song Jian realized that no matter how vigorous the furnaces flame was, it seemed to have little effect on the Divine Flame inside the alchemy furnace, since it couldnt come into direct contact! It cant be good to continuously have the spirit swords fly into the alchemy furnace, but once its opened, that mass of Divine Flame might escape. What should I do now? Song Jian frowned slightly, finding himself in a tricky situation. Hum~ Just then, complex dark gold patterns suddenly appeared on the surface of the alchemy furnace; Song Jian narrowed his eyes, as these patterns seemed to resemble a magic array. Without concern for the Divine Flame inside the alchemy furnace, Song Jian sat down cross-legged and began to carefully observe the dark gold patterns on the surface of the alchemy furnace. Time flowed on, and without knowing how much had passed, a trace of a smile finally emerged on Song Jians face. The dark gold patterns on this alchemy furnace were indeed formation diagrams, yet contrary to what he had previously thought, they were not just a single formation. Unexpectedly, these dark gold lines contained at least nine different formations. To integrate nine formations into one, the creator of this alchemy furnace has truly unfathomable formation accomplishments! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim in amazement. With his current proficiency in formations, he could at most recognize these formations, simply following the diagrams. However, to meld nine formations into one and form a grand array, that was something Song Jian simply couldnt achieve. Not to mention nine formations; even combining two or three into one, shifting from simplicity to complexity, was currently impossible for Song Jian. But now that there was an existing template, plainly revealed before Song Jian, all he needed to do was to understand it; there was no need for innovation. This was like learning a formula from a textbook, as opposed to researching and creating a new formula. Quickly, Song Jian only spent a few days and had learned all nine formations on the surface of the alchemy furnace, and at the same time, he had also mastered how to integrate these nine formations into one. Its just simple imitation, but if one was to replace several formations and use this as a foundation for me to reconstruct a new formation, I simply dont have the ability! A wry smile appeared on Song Jians face, and in his heart, he clearly recognized the gap between himself and the master who forged this alchemy furnace! If Song Jian could find a way to use Red Lotus Karma Fire and Spirit Sword as construction materials to replicate these nine formations, then he would be able to resolve the issue of using the alchemy furnace to melt and purify Divine Flame. In the game world, the operation to hunt down divine beings who had fallen to the mortal realm, was still ongoing with great intensity. These fallen divinities, referred to as Saints by the people, varied in strength. Beings like the Bright God, who had reached the level of a divine lord, even if they fell to the mortal world and became peak figures of the Legendary Realm, people wouldnt necessarily dare to target them. But weaker divinities with small amounts of divine power, like Kardis, were like pieces of fat meat eyed greedily by hungry wolves. Despite constant news of hunts and ambushes, the only real success belonged to Song Jian alone. Moreover, he had slain two Saints. In no time, Song Jians name from the City of Hope began to spread throughout the game world. Simultaneously, cities that had previously severed ties with the City of Hope due to the City Alliance began to secretly reach out to Wang Qi, looking to restore their former trade relations. Wang Qi was initially excited, but he quickly realized something and began to make excuses. Hmph, with two gods already slain, those Legendary Realm city guardians in our City Lords eyes, are no different from ants! Wang Qi said, with his feet propped up, leaning back in his office chair, staring at a huge map on the wall opposite him. This was a map centring on the City of Hope, encompassing thousands of kilometers, full of information such as different levels of monster zones, Boss spawn locations, fixed dungeon positions, and many cities created by NPCs and players. In these cities, various markers indicated different statuses. Just the cities marked as hostile accounted for over two-thirds of the total, and Wang Qi stared at these two-thirds of the cities, a cold chill visible in his eyes. Sooner or later, I am going to wipe out all of these cities! Wang Qi said bitterly, slamming his hand on the table. Chapter 1674 - Chapter 1674 Chapter 1675 Integration Chapter 1674: Chapter 1675: Integration Chapter 1674: Chapter 1675: Integration More than three hundred kilometers from the City of Hope stood a towering mountain, where a massive temple, the Temple of Light, had been constructed. Within the temple, a statue of the Bright God over thirty feet tall was enshrined, carved entirely from a single piece of radiant white stone. A middle-aged man dressed in white robes stood silently beneath the statue, appearing as insignificant as an ant compared to it. His head bowed, his face was completely concealed by a hood. Behind him, seven or eight elderly men in scarlet robes stood respectfully, enveloped in a solemn silence. After a long while, the man slowly raised his head and lowered his hood, revealing a resolute visage. Holy One, the Pope is preparing for a grand sacrificial ceremony. When the time comes, more than a hundred thousand followers of the Light will participate, providing the Power of Faith, which will surely enable you to break through to the peak of the Legendary Realm and re-enter the Divine World! a red-robed archbishop declared earnestly, bowing. A hint of a smile crossed the mans face, he spoke with ease, With such a rich Power of Faith, if I were but a weak or intermediate deity, perhaps I could directly attain the peak of the Demi-God Level Walking forward gently, the middle-aged man came to stand at the statues feet and began to caress them softly. The radiant white stone was incredibly smooth, shining with a jade-like luster. As he stroked it, there seemed to be a subtle elasticity to it, as though it were human skin. This act would be considered a great irreverence within the Church of Light. If discovered, he would surely be accused of desecrating the divine and subsequently burnt at the stake. However, the red-robed archbishops showed no reaction to the middle-aged mans actions, as if it were entirely natural. I fear this Power of Faith might not even suffice to break through the peak of the Legendary Realm the man sighed softly and continued, I must break through and reach the level of a god, and then be the first to enter the Divine World! The catastrophe struck too suddenly, with no time to prepare, and many True Gods divine artifacts remained in the Divine World After a moment of silence, the man muttered to himself, This includes the Lightning Scepter of the God King of Saia. If I could be the first to enter the Divine World, I could obtain that scepter, then comprehend the God King of Saias Chaotic Lightning Laws. Once I master the Chaotic Lightning Laws, I could possess strength not inferior to that of a God King As a Main God Level powerhouse, the Bright God always coveted the power of the God King. The opening of this plot line was a disaster for other deities but a colossal opportunity for the Bright God. Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the entire game world, it could be said to be the Bright Gods home turf. Almost half of the cities had churches dedicated to the Bright God, and the number of his followers had long exceeded a million. It could be said that the Bright God had the most followers, receiving more Power of Faith daily than any other deity. Holy One, please give us more time. The Pope will surely convene an even grander ceremony, summoning more followers An archbishop in red robes seemed anxious and explained hurriedly. With a slight raise of his hand, the middle-aged man silenced the archbishop, who suddenly seemed as if choked, unable to make another sound. Faith is poisonous! the man exclaimed suddenly, his tone mixed with emotions of both love and hate. In the City of Hope, Song Jian had stayed within the City Lord Mansion for over half a month without making an appearance, but Wang Qi and others had grown accustomed to this behavior, and the affairs of the city continued to run smoothly. In the quiet chamber, Song Jian hunched over, breathing somewhat heavily. His fingers traced through the air incessantly. It was evident that he was fatigued; even his fingers had begun to tremble slightly. Huff, huff~ Song Jian closed his eyes and let his hands fall, taking a moment to catch his breath quietly as if pondering something. After a short while, he reopened his eyes and continued to sketch patterns in the air with his fingers. At this moment, Song Jians Mental Strength had plummeted to a low ebb, and he dared not continue to use any potion for recovering Mental Strength, for fear of triggering a backlash from the medicine and entering a cooldown period, which would be counterproductive. Thats right, it should be like this, whew, the person who designed this formation is truly a genius! A hint of excitement appeared in Song Jians eyes, his face full of admiration. Integrating nine different formations, each with its distinct effects and uses, into one connected whole and optimizing their effects to the utmost, was a method Song Jian had never seen before. Just like this, I only need to construct the Spirit Sword into a form that suits the focal point of the formation, and it can replace the formation patterns on the surface of the Alchemy Furnace Song Jian muttered to himself as if discussing something with himself, his eyes growing brighter. Thousand Swords Art, arise! A hoarse voice rose in the quiet room, and countless translucent Spirit Swords, burning with Red Lotus Karma Fire, appeared in front of Song Jian. Soon, the shapes of these Spirit Swords began to slowly change, transforming into various components for the formation that looked somewhat eerie, but the one thing they had in common was that they were all wrapped in a dark red flame on the surface. Tian Shu position, go! With a wave of Song Jians hand, more than a dozen formation components constructed from Spirit Swords flew towards the Alchemy Furnace, and with a flicker of white light, the swords completely merged into the formation on the surface of the Alchemy Furnace. A smile appeared on Song Jians pale face; it looked like his analysis was correct and taking over one eye of the formation did not trigger any backlash. Continue, Tian Ling position, go! Tian Yin position, Di Sha position, Nine-Turn Serpent position, go! As more hoarse voices sounded in the quiet room, countless formation components made from Spirit Swords began to merge into the Alchemy Furnace. Song Jian moved with extreme caution because, after all, this was using Spirit Swords as material to fill the formation of the Alchemy Furnace. One wrong step could trigger a chain reaction and cause a backlash from the entire formation. If that happened, it wouldnt just be about melting Divine Flame; the entire Alchemy Furnace would explode. Even if Song Jian could escape, the City Lord Mansion would probably be reduced to level ground! Fortunately, over the past half a month, Song Jian had mentally rehearsed countless times, trying to perform each step and detail to the best of his ability. The number of Spirit Swords was decreasing, but Song Jians movements became even slower. The surface of the Alchemy Furnace started to ripple like water waves, and each Spirit Swords merging caused intense fluctuations. The final step, Divine Right position, go! With a trembling right hand, Song Jian pointed, and the remaining hundreds of Spirit Swords whooshed towards the Alchemy Furnace. A moment later, all the Spirit Swords had merged into the Alchemy Furnace. Song Jian held his breath nervously; success or failure hinged on this moment. If he failed, he would have to prepare to flee to the Shattered Divine Realm. After all, he was the only one left in the City Lord MansionCif it went up in flames, the loss wouldnt be too great. Boom~ A bang echoed as the entire Alchemy Furnace suddenly turned crimson red, and the Red Lotus Karma Fire at the base surged up at the same time, enveloping the whole Alchemy Furnace. Chapter 1675 - Chapter 1675 Chapter 1676 Purification Success Chapter 1675: Chapter 1676: Purification Success Chapter 1675: Chapter 1676: Purification Success Song Jian gazed into the void of the quiet room, where a dark red flame was burning fiercely, as if a small sun had suddenly appeared in the room. The alchemy furnace seemed to have disappeared, looking as if it had been melted by the Flame, but this was different from the previous situation when the Blazing Fire Furnace was nearly destroyed; even without the alchemy furnace, Song Jian could distinctly feel its presence. Divine-level alchemy furnaces are indeed different, their endurance is much stronger than that of the Blazing Fire Furnace! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. Previously, the Blazing Fire Furnace was also a divine-level skill-evolved formation furnace; in Song Jians view, it should have been similar to a divine-level alchemy furnace, both being of divine quality, but now it seemed there was a vast difference between them, a difference that could be described as heaven and earth! Inside the Blazing Fire Furnace, the Divine Flame had been rather arrogant, but in the alchemy furnace, it was suppressed thoroughly, obedient and compliant. Now that Song Jian had understood the formation on the surface of the alchemy furnace and then rebuilt the formation with the Karmic Fire Spirit Sword, the Divine Flame was completely subdued. The next step would be melting and purification, and there was no chance the Divine Flame could cause even the slightest disturbance. Now, melting and purifying that mass of Divine Flame is just a matter of time Song Jian felt the stability of the alchemy furnace, let out a breath, and finally showed a hint of fatigue on his face. Though tired, he still felt very relaxed. At least he had gained a lot, understanding the formation within the divine-level alchemy furnace, which had allowed his understanding of formations to leap several levels. He was now only a step away from breaking through to the Master Level. The dark red flame in the void was shrinking more and more. The massive fireball, which had originally been over ten meters in diameter, eventually shrunk to the size of a basketball. Although its diameter had significantly reduced, the temperature and brightness of the flame were tens, if not a hundred times, greater than before! Luckily, the entire City Lord Mansion had been evacuated, or else no one would have been able to approach the area within several dozen meters. Even the Bloodthirsty Shadow Poison Tree had been forced to emerge from the soil and run towards the outside of the City Lord Mansion. Song Jian quietly waited. All of his work was complete; what remained was simply patience. But at this moment, Song Jian was brimming with confidenceChe believed that this time he would definitely succeed. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. The area within a hundred meters of the City Lord Mansion in the City of Hope had become a no-go zone, baking hot to the point of being unapproachable. At this moment, Song Jian was staring at the fireball in the void, not daring to blink. The fireball had suddenly shrunk again, now the size of a soccer ball. It pulsed like a heart, the surrounding flames flickering in and out, giving off a surprisingly peaceful illusion. The surface of the fireball was dark red, with a hint of dark gold emerging in the center, appearing somewhat eerie. Unlike his previous research on the outer formation of the alchemy furnace, this half month had been very easy for Song Jian. Most of the work was done by the alchemy furnace itself, unrelated to him. Nevertheless, over this month and a half of companionship, inexplicably, Song Jian had grasped a trace of the Law of Flames, which was an unexpected joy. Boom~ Suddenly, a booming sound came from within the fireball, as if something had exploded. Song Jians eyes brightened. It seemed that he had touched the inner core of the Divine Flame; it wouldnt be long before the Divine Flame would be completely purified. After that boom, the sound of bursting became more frequent. Every few seconds, there came another rumble, but from the outside, there appeared to be no change, only the pulsating frequency of the fireballs light becoming slightly faster. Although Song Jian could sense everything happening within the alchemy furnace, this scene in front of him still made him a bit nervous. Just as he was preparing to do something, the roaring suddenly stopped, and even the pulsating light of the fireball disappeared, leaving everything eerily calm. Then, the fireball began to slowly expand. After a short while, it returned to its original diameter of several meters. Song Jian waited patiently. Finally, a flash of firelight disappeared, replaced by a bronze metallic luster. The glow of the flames grew dimmer, and the ancient and vicarious body of the alchemy furnace slowly appeared in front of Song Jian. A moment later, the lid of the Alchemy Furnace opened automatically, and a bright golden flame slowly drifted out from within. This golden flame, appearing as if forged from pure gold, caught ones eye at first glance, exuding a sense of clarity and purity. The flame gently settled into Song Jians hand, and if not for the slight flickering, it would truly resemble a piece of art. Song Jian glanced at the attributes of the Divine Flame and realized that it could be absorbed, finally letting a smile spread on his lips, his heart filled with emotion. It wasnt easy at all, over a month, but Ive finally refined and purified this Divine Flame completely! Song Jian found it difficult, but in reality, purifying a Deitys Divine Flame in a month, if told to others, would likely be beyond belief, for even real Deities who acquired a Divine Flame took at least several years to purify it. Having collected the thoroughly purified Divine Flame into his inventory, Song Jian turned his gaze towards the Alchemy Furnace suspended in the air. Indeed worthy of a divine-grade Alchemy Furnace, not the slightest bit of anomaly Song Jians eyes shone as he scrutinized the Alchemy Furnace from top to bottom, his face beaming with affection. Crack~ Just then, the Alchemy Furnace suddenly emitted a fracturing sound, causing Song Jians complexion to change instantly. As he was preparing to do something, the entire divine-grade Alchemy Furnace shattered violently, each fragment no larger than the size of a palm and the smallest barely as big as a grain of rice. All the shards slowly dispersed, covering the entire quiet room. Song Jian stood dumbfounded, his face a picture of helplessness. In his perception, the Alchemy Furnace was still intact without any issues, yet before his very eyes, it lay in pieces, creating a sense of absurdity. At that moment, Song Jian still felt closely connected to the Alchemy Furnace, and just as he was about to forcefully consolidate the fragments, a boom erupted, and each shard of the Alchemy Furnace burst into a dark red flame. Subsequently, these Alchemy Furnace shards vanished into thin air, much like the Spirit Sword summoned each time that slipped into the void. What is this Song Jian quickly opened his skills panel, wanting to see if there were any changes to Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art, and sure enough, this first skill that Song Jian had elevated to the divine level, both in name and description, turned gray and displayed as unusable. And the words Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art also began to fade away slowly, replaced by a cloud of mist. Song Jian was no stranger to this occurrence, having encountered it before when Thousand Swords Art underwent a transformation, requiring nothing but patience for the skill evolution to complete. After a moments hesitation, Song Jian sighed, closed the skills panel, and began to ponder how to use the purified Divine Flame to ignite his own Divine Flame. Chapter 1676 - Chapter 1676 Chapter 1677 True God Realm Chapter 1676: Chapter 1677: True God Realm Chapter 1676: Chapter 1677: True God Realm ` Igniting Divine Flame was no simple matter; for any being who sought to ascend to True God status, no matter how thoroughly they prepared, none dared claim a hundred percent certainty in igniting Divine Flame. For any powerhouse, igniting the Divine Flame was undoubtedly a transformation, an ordeal: success meant becoming an immortal True God, while failure meant being utterly consumed by the Divine FlameCnot just the body, the soul, and memories, but even the souls imprint would cease to exist, as if such a person had never been in this world. Rest for a while, replenish your body to its peak condition, then start igniting the Divine Flame and advance to True God Realm! Song Jian hesitated for a moment, and then silently resolved. At that time, a divine spark the size of a fingernail floated in Song Jians sea of consciousness. His sea of consciousness was like a vast ocean, and the divine spark was like a golden islet, hovering above the waters. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Periodically, an imperceptible golden speck would appear in the ocean, then, drawn to the divine spark, would slowly drift towards it before merging into the islet. For those on the brink of the True God status, this was the only way to strengthen their divine spark aside from plunderingCby whittling away with time, requiring immense patience but offering safety and stability in return. As Song Jian stepped out of the City Lord Mansion, he saw that the surrounding area within several hundred meters was densely guarded by the citys defensive forces, barring people from approaching. Wang Qi, Luo Tianyu, and other city administrators waited anxiously. Upon seeing Song Jian emerge from the mansion, joy spread across everyones faces as they hurriedly crowded around him. City Lord, youve finally come out Wang Qi was the most pressured, knowing that if anything happened to Song Jian, the entire City of Hope including the City of Hope Alliance might collapse in an instant. Song Jian waved his hand and didnt elaborate further, but the concern from everyone still warmed his heart. Lets all disperse, Song Jian said with a smile. The crowd gradually dispersed, and with it, the high temperature around the City Lord Mansion subsided. Everyone entered the mansion to report on the events of the past month. City Lord, the news of your ascent to the pinnacle of the Demi-God Realm has already spread. Many cities that had severed ties with us are attempting to restore relations Wang Qi declared with a smile of satisfaction, These guys, ever since those high and mighty deities fell from grace, the only things left to protect their cities are Legendary Realm powerhouses. In front of you, they are nothing. City Lord, shall we wage a city war to teach them a lesson? Wars between cities were not forbidden by the game system, but the cost was tremendous. Completely destroying or occupying a city would affect the interests of many, and at that time, everyone would unite to defend the city. Unless one possessed overwhelmingly powerful combat prowess, wars between cities were difficult to initiate. But now, with all deities fallen from their pedestals and a gap in highest-end combat power, ordinary fifth-level cities simply couldnt have Demi-God Level Guardians. For the City of Hope, these cities were entirely defenseless. By accident, the City of Hope has become the strongest? Song Jian laughed. Heh, those ancient cities that have existed for over a hundred years probably still have Demi-God Level Guardians. But those fifth-level cities established within the last thirty years? At most, they have guardians at the peak of the Legendary Realm. In your presence, they are not worth mentioning! Wang Qi was brimming with excitement, his face alight with enthusiasm. City Lord, shall we fight? Luo Tianyu asked with a hint of concern. Although as a player with a military generals career, she yearned for war, she also knew that war meant attrition. With the foundation of the City of Hope, supporting a war between cities might not be possible. ` If were going to fight, how long are we preparing for? Its best to have supplies ready in advance Luo Tianyu said. Song Jian waved his hand and continued, Our advantage is only temporary. Initiating city warfare now would be more trouble than its worth. Currently, everyones target is those deities that have fallen from their pedestals. If we start city warfare, it will draw everyones dissatisfaction. At the same time, it would indirectly attract attention, aiding those fallen deities. Theres no benefit in it for us! Instead of that, its better to join the hunting ranks. During this time, we can collect information on the whereabouts of some deities, seize their divinity, their Divine Flame. Then, I will easily break through the divine level and become a True God, and the City of Hope will become the foundation of my Divine Country, building my own Divine Country! Song Jian said, full of confidence. Divine Country? Everyone present was in an uproar. Although they all knew Song Jian was at the pinnacle of the Demi-God Level, the managers present were no ordinary people. They had some understanding of the Divine World and knew the vast difference between the pinnacle of the Demi-God Realm and the True God Level, and the huge gap between a True God Level and one who possessed a Divine Country! City Lord, do you know how to create a Divine Country? someone said excitedly. To know, many existences at the True God Level do not know how to create a Divine Country, and those who can successfully create a Divine Country have the potential to rise to the Main God Level, or at the very least, will become a deity with strong divine power. I have a bit of an idea! Song Jian nodded. In reality, Song Jian didnt fully understand how to create a Divine Country, but he did possess a real Divine Country, albeit a Shattered Divine Realm, roughly one-fifth the size of a true Divine Country, equivalent to a fragment of a Semi-dimensional plane. However, with such a long time spent, Song Jian had amassed a wealth of experience in researching Divine Countries. Song Jian didnt know how to create a Divine Country, but he had some confidence in how to expand one, which was nothing more than using divine power and Divine Flame to renovate and expand the Divine Country. This would require the consumption of a massive amount of resources, but ordinary resources were no longer useful for Song Jian. He needed those at the divine level! Watching everyone fervently discussing, with the topic shifting from the previous city warfare to the creation of Divine Countries, Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of listlessness. All this before him felt somewhat alien, as if the distance between him and everyone else were growing wider. Perhaps this is the price of becoming a True God? Song Jian chuckled self-deprecatingly. Just then, a sudden clap of thunder echoed from the sky, a rumbling sound that spread across the entire world. All players simultaneously received a system announcement. Reading this announcement, some people were indifferent, but others expressions changed dramatically. System: Congratulations to Wanderer Diestan for advancing to the True God Realm, becoming the first in the game to reach the True God Level. The Divine World passage will soon open. Gathering ten True God Level powerhouses will forcibly open the passage to the Divine World, allowing entry into the Divine Realm! Chapter 1677 - Chapter 1677 Chapter 1678 Humanoid Nuclear Bomb Chapter 1677: Chapter 1678: Humanoid Nuclear Bomb Chapter 1677: Chapter 1678: Humanoid Nuclear Bomb The Wanderer Distann, just by hearing the name, one would know hes not a player but an NPC native to the game world. When the system message appeared, all the players began to discuss it animatedly. In fact, many players havent even reached the Legendary Realm yet, let alone the Divine Country, which is still too far-fetched for them. Just like when the expansion was first released, many players complained, feeling that the release came a bit too early. They argued that it should have at least waited until the majority of the players had ascended to the Legendary Realm before launching, otherwise, most people would have no way to participate. Now, as the first person to reach the Divine Country had emerged, players were discussing the topic fervently, but they didnt feel like it impinged on their own interests, after all, the Divine Country was too distant from them. However, for some other people, this news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking them immensely. Within the Temple of Light, the Holy Light Saint stared blankly at the message that appeared before his eyes, his face filled with astonishment. In his view, as the one with the largest religious system in this world, he should have been the first to step into the Divine Country. How could this be The Holy Light Saint stood under his own statue, murmuring to himself. His clenched fists had veins bulging on them, and the aura around him, no longer restrained like before, spread around like a tidal wave, constantly surging outwards. With divine might like a prison, all the followers around the Temple of Light, upon feeling this aura, stopped whatever they were doing and immediately prostrated themselves, chanting praises loudly, offering their Power of Faith. But now, for the Holy Light Saint, no amount of Power of Faith could make up for the loss of not being the first to reach the Divine Country! In the game world, a vast expanse of snow-covered mountains stretched as far as the eye could see. At the peak of the highest mountain, a strong man with a scar across his cheek, bare-chested, stood amidst the whistling cold wind. He looked at the system message that appeared before him with a trace of disdainful sneer, then carelessly leaped down from the mountain peak, rushing towards a large, frozen lake at the foot of the mountain. Like a cannonball, he smashed a big hole in the surface of the ice lake, plunging into the waters. Moments later, an angry roar emanated from the lake, shattering the entire ice sheet. Explosions resounded continuously as the snow on the surrounding mountains shook loose, cascading down from the peaks in a thunderous collapse. Elsewhere, in a swamp filled with a faint green miasma, a scantily clad girl quietly chanted, drawing over countless scorpions, spiders, bright green snakes, and poisonous centipedes over a foot long from the swamp. They approached her with a rustling sound. The number of these poisonous creatures was staggering, encompassing the girl at the center, lying quietly at her feet, which collectively presented a somewhat unnerving sight. The swamp teemed with deadly poison, a place where even players would never come to hunt and level up; it was a veritable paradise for the venomous inhabitants. But today, the swamp seemed to welcome its master; this girl stood like a queen in front of the multitude of poisonous creatures, revealing a ghostly smile on her face. The first God-level stronger? Hehe~ The girl looked at the semi-transparent system prompt before her, the smile on her face growing even brighter. Pop~ With a soft sound, a centipede nearest to her suddenly burst open. A trace of a smile appeared on the girls lips, and this burst seemed to trigger a signal. Subsequently, numerous bursts resounded. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Slap, slap, slap, slap~ Thousands of poisonous creatures around the girl exploded, regardless of their form, bursting into a mess of flesh, while simultaneously spraying out a mist of pale green fog, rich with the essence of life. For a moment, the girl was enveloped by the pale green fog, which mingled with the miasma around her, reflecting a kaleidoscope of light under the sun. The girl opened her mouth, revealing two sharp fangs, and with a gentle inhale, it seemed as if a tornado had formed around her, as all the pale green fog whistled towards her, vanishing at her lips. After what felt like an eternity, silence fell around the girl, the fog and miasma had dissipated without a trace, leaving only dark brown patches on the ground. Energy surged around the girls body as if struggling to contain the power that had suddenly emerged. After a long while, the energy stabilized, and her lips turned a vivid red, as if they were dripping with blood. A deity, hehe~ The girl gently touched her lips, a slight smile curving the corners of her mouth. In the vast emptiness, a figure sat before a space rift, seemingly unaffected by the powerful suction it emitted. He kept reaching forward, as if searching for something within the rift. After an unknown period, a dazzling point of dark gold light gathered in front of him. This point of dark gold light seemed to be a space node from which faint hymns could be heard. In a daze, it appeared this space node was connected to a vast continent with mountains, rivers, forests, and mines. Divine Country The figure stared at the space node, unable to suppress a sigh of admiration. The wanderer Distan, hehe, interesting! In the City of Hope, Song Jian looked at the system prompt that had appeared before him, and couldnt help but burst into laughter. Most NPCs in the game world would only appear in fixed areas, but there were also many roaming NPC crafters who often carried very valuable hidden quests. Players who encountered them in the wild had the chance to trigger these hidden tasks, which made them quite popular. The NPC named Distan was evidently such a character, but Song Jian could never have imagined that this fellow named Distan would possess the strength of a True God Realm powerhouse. Song Jian slowly rose to his feet and gazed into the distance. His aura was also churning unstoppably, and he had no intention of controlling it. He let his energy expand like waves, one after another, shaking the very souls of all who felt it! How can he be so powerful Everyone had this thought in their minds at the same time. Everyone knew, at this moment, Song Jian had just stepped out from a meditation chamber. A month of purifying in the Divine Flame had made him look akin to a youth fresh out of an internet cafe, and yet now, this internet-addicted youth possessed such terrifying power, far beyond anyones imagination! What was even more crucial was that this terrifying power could be manifested in the real world, which was even more awe-inspiring. The current lord of the city, in the real world, is probably equivalent to a human-shaped nuclear bomb! Wang Qi stared at Song Jian, thinking to himself. Chapter 1678 - Chapter 1678 Chapter 1679 Game Announcement Chapter 1678: Chapter 1679: Game Announcement Chapter 1678: Chapter 1679: Game Announcement Song Jian lifted his head to look out of the window, where the dark clouds that had once shrouded the City of Hope had already scattered, revealing a bright, pale blue sky. Go check it out, find out who this wanderer, Distain, really is, its best if you can locate his current position, but its fine if you cant! Song Jian quietly said. Wang Qi quickly stood up and respectfully said, Yes, Ill issue the command right away. Being able to become the first to step into the True God Level in the game world was something that couldnt be overstated; Song Jian believed that the first to achieve this level should have been either himself or one of the Bright Gods. He hadnt expected someone else to beat him to it. Also, check out the information on the Divine World. Talk more with those NPCs, especially about the ancient epic illustrations hidden within religious temples Song Jian continued. In his view, the Divine World should just be a new map. Perhaps after the Divine World opened, the game world would update with a new expansion pack. Among the ten who will open the Divine World and reach the True God Level, one must definitely be me! Song Jian confidently murmured to himself. Three days later, Song Jian had mostly recovered, both his spirit and Vitality reached their peak state. At this moment, as expected, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art once again underwent a mutation, transforming into the Karma Fire Furnace Sword Art! His attributes further increased, and besides being able to summon ten thousand Indestructible Spirit Swords, he could now also condense a Blazing Fire Furnace capable of refining anything. Even those in the Legendary Realm, once absorbed into this furnace, wouldnt be able to break free; they could only be directly smelted. Song Jian took out the lump of Dark Gold flames from his inventory and started to devour this already purified Divine Flame using Swallowing the Sky. A warmth spread from Song Jians mouth to his belly, as if a million tiny hands were ceaselessly caressing his stomach and intestines. At this moment, suddenly an intense, burning pain surged from within, making Song Jian feel as if he had swallowed a miniature sun. His entire body felt like it was on the verge of melting. Hngh~ With a pained groan, Song Jian hadnt expected even the purified Divine Flame to possess such a terrifying and formidable force. Damn it, I still dont know the correct way to use the Divine Flame. I can only use Swallowing the Sky to absorb the power of the Divine Flame. It seems I was a bit careless Song Jian took a deep breath. He wouldnt have taken such a risk to directly employ Swallowing the Sky to devour the Divine FlameCwere it not for the race to secure one of the ten diviners slots. After all, this was a Divine Flame condensed by a True God, and the energy it contained was almost indescribable as infinite. Even if Swallowing the Sky could truly devour the heavens, it might still be incapable of absorbing a Divine Flame fused from a True Gods essence. The horrific temperature spread instantly across Song Jians body, turning his skin crimson as if he were a cooked shrimp, with numerous wisps of heat radiating from his pores and condensing into a mist above his head. The proficiency of Swallowing the Sky also increased visibly and rapidly, rising several levels in quick succession. Song Jians physical attributes had already surpassed five hundred points. Describing him as Iron-bodied would not be an exaggeration. But now, under the terrifying energy of the Divine Flame, his bodys surface began to show faint cracks, much like a finely crafted porcelain about to shatter completely. Even Song Jians consciousness began to blur, his entire being sinking into chaos. However, just then, what was originally a mere sliver of understanding of the Law of Flames began to rise with astonishing speed. Around Song Jian, rings of dark red flames appearedCthis was the manifestation of the Law of Flames materializing in the game world. Hu, hu, Thousand Swords Art~! In the moment his consciousness was about to extinguish, Song Jian unconsciously summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and executed the Karma Fire Furnace Sword Art. A primitive and vicissitudinous gigantic furnace soon appeared in the void, with its surface depicting dragons and phoenixes, nine golden dragons and nine golden phoenixes enveloped the furnace completely. The furnace lid slowly opened, took in the unconscious Song Jian into the furnace, and with a boom, the lid closed. A faint dark red flame was ignited at the bottom of the furnace and quickly rose. Afterward, the Karma Fire Furnace slowly retreated into the void and vanished, as if it had never appeared at all. Time trickled by, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed. As for Song Jians disappearance, Wang Qi and others had long grown accustomed to it, assuming that Song Jian had once again gone out to seek opportunities. In the game world, some players loved to slay monsters and level up day and night, while others preferred to wander in the game world, searching for their own fortunes. Those wandering in the game world, whether in level or strength, were naturally much weaker than those regularly slaying monsters to level up. However, upon seizing an opportunity, they could potentially achieve rapid breakthroughs, reaching a realm that hardworking monster-slaying players could not touch for a long time. Every now and then, throughout these three months, players in the game world would all receive a system message. System: Congratulations to someone for advancing to the True God Level, becoming the games *th strong individual to reach the True God Level. The channel to the Divine World is about to open. Gather ten True God Level powerhouses, and the channel to the Divine World can be forcibly opened for entry! Those gods who had once fallen from grace were also starting to recover their strength and break through to the True God Level. However, those who had broken through to the True God Level seemed to be patiently waiting for something and did not reveal themselves in the game world. Now the entire game world seemed like the calm before a storm; it appears quiet and undisturbed, yet beneath that calm, a terrifying energy was brewing, churning ceaselessly. Only the extremely sensitive could detect faint clues. In the Temple of Light, a tall figure bathed in divine light sat on a high throne, overlooking believers prostrated in worship within the temple. The Bright God had finally broken through the realm, reached the True God Level and, after becoming a True God Level expert, the Power of Law that had been sealed began to slowly recover. Previously, as a Main God Level powerhouse, he had completely mastered nine Powers of Law, and now, only four Powers of Law had broken free of the seal. However, as time went on, it would become easier and easier to break the seals until he re-mastered all nine Powers of Law once more! The Bright Gods face was without joy or sorrow; he had thought he would be the first to become a powerhouse of True God Level, but unexpectedly, he was only the third to break through. This made him feel a trace of wariness in his heart. Eight people have already become True God Level powerhouses. Perhaps I was not the first to break through, but I will definitely be the strongest among them! The Bright God thought to himself. Just then, the entire game world issued another system announcement. System: Congratulations to Gods Chosen Song Jian for advancing to the True God Level, becoming the ninth individual in the game to reach the True God Level. The channel to the Divine World is about to open. Gather ten True God Level powerhouses, and the Divine World channel can be forcibly opened for entry! In an instant, the entire game world was astir; the name Song Jian was instantly known to all players and NPC powerhouses in the game world. Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1679 - Chapter 1679 Chapter 1680 Divine Body Chapter 1679: Chapter 1680: Divine Body Chapter 1679: Chapter 1680: Divine Body A player ascending to the True God realmCsuch news sounded like a fantasy, but it had indeed happened. In the City of Hope, Song Jians body shone like crystalline glass, dazzling with blinding light as the Power of the Time Law and the Law of Flames reflected off each other, rippling gently like waves. Is this the True God realm? Song Jian clasped his hands, feeling the surging power within him. With a flash, Song Jians figure disappeared, and within the Shattered Divine Realm, he stood like a towering giant, looking around at everything. At this moment, Song Jian finally felt how cramped the Shattered Divine Realm was, as if there were no place to even stretch his limbs. Song Jian tried to shrink his size, but within the Divine Country, it seemed some power was restraining him, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldnt shrink in the slightest. Could this be the price for ascending to the True God realm? Song Jian muttered softly as he looked around the Divine Country, which seemed like a land of Lilliputians. BoomC As he spoke, the sky rumbled like thunder, suddenly condensing into a dark cloud that enshrouded the entire Divine Country. Nova gazed up at the colossal Song Jian, her eyes filled with a look of despair. How could it happen so quickly? How could he ascend to the True God realm so rapidly? How is this possible Nova trembled, feeling utterly hopeless. After Song Jians ascension to the True God realm, his connection with the Shattered Divine Realm deepened. The Divine Country was a system reward given to Song Jian, and all of the contingencies Nova had set up were completely severed. To reclaim this Divine Country, the premise would be Song Jians fall, and the realm returning to ownerless territory. Only then would Nova possibly regain control of this world, but now, as Song Jian ascended to the True God realm, the Shattered Divine Realm began to slowly integrate with him. Once Song Jian fell, this world would shatter like Novas previous fall, ceasing to exist. A deity and a Divine Country were two sides of the same coin, and could no longer exist separately! Standing within the Divine Country, Song Jian seemed to sense something and turned to look in Novas direction. This was a plantation of divine-level plants. Previously, there had been only one divine-level plant, but now the plantation was teeming with a large expanse of grapevines, lush and growing well, with a group of sprites diligently tending to these delicate lives. Nova didnt stand out among these sprites, and Song Jian merely glanced over them casually before turning his attention back to himself. Although he didnt understand why his body had suddenly grown after entering the Divine Country, this did not hinder Song Jian from controlling it. He could sense that since ascending to the True God realm, the Divine Country seemed to be slowly undergoing some inexplicable changes, and the connection between himself and the Divine Country seemed to be deepening. With this thought, Song Jian couldnt help but look towards the edge of the Shattered Divine Realm, where there was an Abyss. The continent resembled a broken biscuit, with irregular edges. Everything within the Divine Country, once close to this Abyss, would plummet, resulting in an isolation zone at the edge spanning over a hundred meters. Song Jian bent down, reaching his hand towards this edge, and quickly felt a sharp aura continually slicing at his palm. Open for me! Song Jian roared, and with his right fist, he punched towards the edge! BoomC S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With a booming sound, the edge of what appeared to be a mist-enshrouded Abyss revealed an outer wall, and Song Jian, with a punch, created cracks in the chaotic wall. The endless gales blew in through the cracks, sweeping in like a typhoon towards the inner parts of the Divine Country. Song Jians expression changed; he had merely wanted to see what lay beyond the edge, not anticipating that his action would break the wall of the Divine Country and unleash a burst of chaos wind. Hurriedly, Song Jian reached out to seal the cracks he had just opened, which slowly alleviated the gales within the Divine Country. However, a sharp pain transmitted from the palm of his hand, making it clear that his palm alone was not enough to close the breach. At this moment, within the Divine Countrys reserves, the value of divine power began to decline slowly. A dark gold glow converged towards the position of Song Jians palm from all directions, and in short order, the original cracks were sealed by the dark gold light. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief and slowly withdrew his hand. Now, a scar like a bolt of lightning appeared on the palm of Song Jians hand, a wound caused by the chaos wind. Although it was small, it had penetrated the defenses of Song Jians divine body, causing a shiver in his heart. Consumed twelve points of divine power, Song Jian observed the depletion of his divine power with a twinge of pain. Although he had ascended to the True God realm, he did not know how to condense divine power; the divine power he had was diminishing with every use. I absolutely must not use the divine power within the Divine Country until I find a way to condense it, Song Jian thought to himself. Through the experience of repairing the outer wall of the Divine Country, Song Jian came to place even greater importance on the role of divine power. In his view, as long as he had sufficient divine power, the Divine Country would be safe from any danger. Should it deplete too quickly or run out completely, the dangers to the Divine Country would likely follow one after another. Song Jian glanced at the shattered edge and couldnt help but let out a sigh. Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian: System: Do you wish to repair the shattered edge of the Divine Country? Yes/No System: Repairing the shattered edge requires one hundred and thirty points of divine power! System: Do you wish to expand the area of the Divine Country? Yes/No System: Expanding the area of the Divine Country requires five hundred points of divine power per square meter! Note: Divine Country edges must be repaired before expansion can occur! So, divine power can be used to repair and expand the Divine Country? A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. He had visited this edge countless times before, and the system had never provided prompts, but now that he had ascended to the realm of True God, the system promptly offered suggestions. Clearly, both repairing and expanding the Divine Country required the user to possess the strength of a True God! Song Jian glanced over at the Altar of Faith. By now, there were over a thousand points of Power of Faith in the altar, but alas, only a few points could be transformed into divine power. The efficiency and speed of conversion were too slow to rely on as a regular means of generating divine power! Now that Im in the True God realm, I can touch upon the concept of divine power, but as a newly promoted deity, I still dont know the specific methods. If I had known earlier, I would have shown mercy during the hunt of those two brothers, leaving one alive Song Jian contemplated internally. However, if he had truly shown mercy, and once they had broken the seal, they would not have shown any to Song Jian. Besides, there was no guarantee that they would reveal to Song Jian how a True God generates divine power. As Song Jian pondered over how divine power could be generated, a system message suddenly appeared before his eyes, bringing a smile to his face, and his figure instantly vanished from the Divine Country. The tenth deity has finally emerged! Song Jians deep voice echoed within the Divine Country. Chapter 1680 - Chapter 1680 Chapter 1681 The Opening of the Divine World Chapter 1680: Chapter 1681: The Opening of the Divine World Chapter 1680: Chapter 1681: The Opening of the Divine World ` Ten True Gods were capable of forcefully opening the gateway to the Divine World! Therefore, once someone ascended to the realm of a True God, the first thing they would do was head to the entrance of the Divine World to wait. At this moment, eight deities were already silently waiting there. The Bright God, Goddess of Dawn, Goddess of War, Sun God, God of Flames, Most of these deities had once sat high in the Pantheon; even if they had fallen to the mortal realm, their rise was much quicker than that of ordinary people. Among these individuals was the wanderer, Dustin, likely the only newcomer deity. He stood out awkwardly in the crowd, and others subtly kept their distance from him, almost as if an invisible barrier separated him from the rest. Ten True Gods have already been born; why havent the ninth and the tenth arrived yet? Could it be they do not plan to enter the Divine World? a middle-aged man clad in golden armor, who gripped a golden spear in his hand, furrowed his brow and roared impatiently. If they dont want to enter, they dont want to enter; there will always be those who are eager to be the first to enter the Divine World! The Goddess of War, dressed in bronze armor, glanced at the middle-aged man and said indifferently, If they dont wish to go, then the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth will come into being. Opening the Divine World is only a matter of time! Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, the Divine World is vast and limitless, filled with countless treasures, within the Pantheon At this point, the Sun God Adir suddenly halted his speech, glancing at the Bright God with a look full of dread, before continuing to shout, The catastrophe happened so suddenly; countless divine artifacts have been left behind in the Divine World, and within the Pantheon, there even lies the God Kings Lightning Spear. Are you not tempted at all! A scantily clad goddess gently caressed the two emerald snakes coiled around her wrist and chuckled lightly, Adir, you think you can covet the scepter of the God King? The Lightning Spear is not something you can touch; otherwise, take care, lest you truly fall Adir glanced at the youthful-looking goddess of poison with a hint of dread in his eyes, snorted coldly, and fell silent. Just then, a man whose back radiated the phantom image of endless Divine Countries opened his eyes and looked into the distance, saying softly, Theyre here! Soon, everyone turned their heads to look into the distance, where a blurry figure was advancing towards them against the gusting wind. As the figure approached, everyone could finally see the persons appearance. A man with bare feet, wearing only a worn-out robe, appeared before everyone. He looked like a wandering ascetic, his face marred by sorrow, but his muscles bulged, filled with strength. On his forehead, a strange rune glowed! Seeing the inner rune of the man, the deities who had been waiting for some time each revealed a rune on their foreheads. These runes represented the Power of Law they had grasped, and the more Laws they understood, the more intricate the rune on their forehead became. At present, most deities had only grasped a single Power of Law, whereas the Bright Gods forehead rune was much more complex than the others, having mastered at least four Laws. This was one of the reasons the others so dearly dreaded the Bright God. He is Sun God Adir furrowed his brow. The aura of the person before him was too unfamiliar; this individual must be a new deity like the wanderer Dustin, one who had risen after the recent catastrophe. Everyone scrutinized the rune on the strangers forehead, assessing the newcomers power and determining which Law of Power it represented. Are you the ninth to ascend, the Favored by the Gods, Song Jian? the poisonous goddess, Miao Mei, looked at the ascetic curiously and asked loudly. I am the ascetic Monolighan, pleased to meet all the deities, said the middle-aged man with a look of sorrow, bowing to everyone as the rune on his forehead gradually faded. So, he is the tenth to ascend Miao Mei, the poisonous goddess, lightly stroked the emerald snakes on her wrist, sounding somewhat disappointed. As the tenth deity, Monolighans status was the same as that of the wanderer Dustin, another newly ascended deity. Upon seeing Monolighan, Dustins face lit up with joy and he hurriedly waved him over. Monolighan had also recognized Dustin immediately. Although they were previously unacquainted, they now naturally formed an alliance and stood together. Does that Gods Favored, want to come or not? The irascible Sun God Adir jabbed his spear fiercely into a nearby rock face. ` With a thunderous roar, the entire mountain peak collapsed under the strike, kicking up dust and revealing the unsatisfied expressions on the gods faces. Whats the rush? Since hes unwilling to come, someone else will eventually. We can wait for the eleventh and twelfth deities to ascend, its just a matter of time! As they were speaking, a piercing howl suddenly echoed in the sky, as a figure standing on a flying sword quickly streaked across the sky. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly, he had been searching this area for several hours already, but had not managed to find the entrance to the Divine World. Could it be that even the map of the Divine Worlds entrance gifted by the system is wrong! Song Jian muttered to himself. Just then, a rumble came from the distance. Song Jians expression shifted, and he flew towards the source of the sound. Indeed, amidst a patch of fog, a narrow valley emerged before Song Jians eyes. Song Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief and descended. At this moment, nine deities stood at the other end of the canyon, staring intently at Song Jian. Without intention, a complex rune appeared at the center of Song Jians brow, a symbol intertwined between the Power of Law and the Law of Flames. The Law of Flames The God of Flames, Teers expression shifted as he looked at Song Jian, a cryptic smile curling at the corner of his mouth. Although both had grasped the Law of Flames, Teer believed that no one besides himself could truly understand the essence of the Law of Flames. Aside from the Law of Flames, he has also mastered another highly formidable Power of Law, a shame Teer thought to himself. The Blessed by God, Song Jian? The Bright God sized up Song Jian, that name seemed familiar to him. Well then, now that hes finally arrived, lets get started! The Sun God, Adir, said impatiently. Song Jian scrutinized the group, his gaze settling on the Bright God, the most formidable presence among them, and from him, Song Jian felt a subtle hostility. Lets begin, said the God of Light indifferently, as a thick white radiance started to emanate from his body. Humm~ A gentle sound as a speck of divine power flew out from the God of Lights forehead, heading towards the end of the canyon. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ A speck of divine power flew out from atop each persons head, ten specks of divine power joined together to form a complex symbol, plunging into the fog at the canyons end. Everyone waited patiently, and moments later, with a rumble, the fog at the end of the canyon dispersed, revealing an enormous light gate a hundred zhang tall in front of everyone. Hahaha, my dear fellows, Ill go ahead and wait for you all at the Pantheon! The God of Light laughed heartily, his body rapidly swelling in size, and within a short duration, he transformed into a giant over forty zhang tall, striding towards the light gate. Chapter 1681 - Chapter 1681 Chapter 1682 The Ban Chapter 1681: Chapter 1682: The Ban Chapter 1681: Chapter 1682: The Ban Heehee, finally, I can go home again~ the Poison Goddess giggled, her body gradually enlarging until she reached a height of sixteen or seventeen zhang, where she finally stopped. She glanced at everyone and then walked toward the light portal. Soon, her figure disappeared into the light. The rest of the gods also reverted to their divine forms one by one, striding towards the light portal, seemingly eager to leave this place at once. Each deitys height in their divine body differed according to their strength, the stronger they were, the taller their divine body became. The Bright God had the tallest divine body, followed by those who had comprehended two or three Powers of Law. Adir, though the first to ascend to the True God realm, had the shortest divine body of all, barely reaching a height of about ten zhang. The Ascetic Mono Ligans divine body was about the same height as Adirs, also around ten zhang. They both waited until the rest of the gods had all entered the light portal before they stepped towards it with a wry smile. Just as Adir was about to step into the light portal, he suddenly stopped, turned his head, and said to the Ascetic with a smile, All the gods are returning to the Divine World, but we three are newcomers to divinity, too unfamiliar with the Divine World How about the three of us form an alliance? The Ascetics heart stirred, and he nodded, Indeed, the Divine World is too strange and dangerous for us. If the three of us can form an alliance, at least until we have a basic understanding of the Divine World, we can help each other out and face dangers together. This will be beneficial for all three of us As they spoke, both turned their gazes toward Song Jian, waiting for his response! Song Jian nodded and swayed as he too reverted to his divine body, which was exactly the same as it had been in the Divine Country, towering over the Ascetic and AdirCafter all, Song Jian had already mastered two Powers of Law. Just by their divine bodies, Song Jian was the most powerful of the three and compared to the other gods who had just entered the Divine World, he might lag slightly behind the very top tier, but he wasnt much different from the slightly weaker ones. No problem, its better for newcomers to stick together for warmth, lest the old gods bully us! Song Jian nodded in agreement. Alright, together! After discussing, the three of them walked toward the light portal. Song Jian stepped through the light portal, only to feel a blurring of his vision and a sudden blankness in his consciousness. When his awareness returned, he found himself in a vast wilderness. By then, everyones body had reverted to the height of an ordinary human. To Song Jians surprise, the other gods who had entered before them had not left, but were patiently waiting for the three of them to awaken. Song Jian was the first among the three to come to. The other two were still lying on the cold ground. Your strength is quite formidable, Gods Favoured! The Poison Goddesss eyes showed a hint of surprise as she turned to look at Song Jian. The other seven deities were gradually waking up, and the time it took for Song Jian to come to was only a few seconds slower than theirs. In other words, Song Jians strength was now not much different from that of the weakest among those seven. Song Jian looked around and asked with some curiosity, Cant we leave yet? The Poison Goddess smiled, took a small green snake off her wrist, and threw it into the distance. Crack~ A dazzling flash of lightning appeared out of nowhere, reducing the small emerald snake to powder instantly, with ashes scattering down, causing Song Jians face to change. It was well known that a pet carried by the goddess of deadly poison would have strength at least at the pinnacle of the Legendary Realm, perhaps even higher. Yet, it had barely traveled five or six meters before it was turned to dust by the sudden lightning. This is Song Jians complexion turned ugly. Restrictions! the Bright God looked at Song Jian and suddenly began to explain, Although we fell to the mortal world for only a few months, in the Divine World, at least several decades have passed. The previous balance has been disrupted, and the entire Divine World, I fear, has been occupied by foreign races! Heh, these restrictions are protections as well as constraints. Once those two wake up, the restrictions will dissipate on their own! The Sun God Adir glanced at the two still lying on the ground, with a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. The later they woke up, the weaker their strength proved to be; such beings would probably struggle to survive in the Divine World. For countless years, innumerable new deities have entered the Divine World only to perish completely after a very short time. Believers in the gaming world thought it was a war among the gods, with other deities killing theirs, but in reality, these completely fallen deities died battling the foreign races. A few more minutes passed before the wanderer and the ascetic finally woke up. Seeing all the gods staring at them, they were startled, quickly stood up, and adopted a defensive posture. Just as they stood up, a loud snap resounded, and countless glittering, translucent shards drifted down through the air, quickly melting away like snow and vanishing without a trace. The restrictions had vanished! Alright, Im going to check on the Sun Palace. Having not been there for decades, I dont know if its still standing, or if it has been breached by foreign races. Ive stored thousands of jars of fine wine in there, hopefully, some are left for me The Sun God Adir looked at the others, shook his head, then leapt into the air like a radiant star and flew into the distance. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ill be waiting at the Pantheon. I hope all of you can gather there and recreate the glory of the gods! The Bright God nodded at the others and transformed into a beam of white light, disappearing from sight. Hmph, coveting the God Kings scepter as soon as you arrive, lets see if you can even step into the Pantheon! The goddess of deadly poison watched where the Bright God had disappeared and couldnt help but let out a cold laugh. Handsome, come to the temple of deadly poison when youre free, Ill treat you to a drink! The goddess of deadly poison cast an interested glance at Song Jian, raised her eyebrows flirtatiously, and with a seductive gesture, her entire body suddenly turned into a pool of poison and merged into the ground, disappearing from sight. The other gods said nothing. After the Bright God had left, they each flew away in silence, eager to return to their own temples to assess the damage after decades in the Divine World, with no desire to form connections with Song Jian and the others. Seeing everyone gone, Song Jian, the ascetic, and the wanderer looked at each other, and for a moment, they were at a loss for what to do. What do we do now? A look of bewilderment appeared on the face of the ascetic Monoligan. Lets just wander around. It seems that the Divine World isnt as peaceful as we imagined. Foreign races, what exactly are they? We know too little about the Divine World! Distarn, the wanderer, couldnt help but sigh. Chapter 1682 - Chapter 1682 Chapter 1683 The Prodigy of Gods Chapter 1682: Chapter 1683: The Prodigy of Gods Chapter 1682: Chapter 1683: The Prodigy of Gods Song Jian walked on the desolate Divine World continent, and a feeling, similar to when he had first entered the game, arose in his heartCmixed with worry and yet filled with anticipation. The Divine World continent looked barren, with greenery rarely in sight. The occasional clumps of vegetation that were encountered were all a yellowish-brown color, appearing as though they had been withered for a long time. Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gazing into the distance, at the horizon, countless divine lights shimmered, seeming just like the auroras seen at the polar regions. Those must be the temples of the gods the Wanderer Diston couldnt help saying. Those are merely the projections of the temples, like a mirage. The real temples are hidden within Spatial Rifts, and I fear only their owners know the entrances! the Ascetic Monorligan shook his head and said, These temples built in the Divine World are akin to the territories of the gods, but what the gods truly value is not these territories, but the Divine Country! Song Jians heart stirred, and he asked as if casually, The Divine Country, do you know how to create ones own Divine Country? The Ascetic Monorligan and the Wanderer Diston exchanged glances and wryly smiled, Creating a Divine Country, heh, thats something only mighty divine gods concern themselves with. We, who have just ascended, with hardly a penny to our names, simply do not have the ability to create a Divine Country! Yeah, our main priority now is to get a foothold in the Divine World. Ideally, wed find an unclaimed Spatial Rift and first establish our own temple! the Wanderer Diston nodded and said, Only gods who possess their own temples are eligible to enter the Pantheon and secure a place there. Otherwise, they wont be accepted by the other gods! Song Jian nodded. Having a Divine Country before reaching the Legendary Realm was an immense stroke of luck, akin to a treasure that even gods would envyCwhich he had initially thought was just a fragment of a pocket dimension belonging to him. The three newly ascended deities wandered aimlessly through the Divine World continent, exchanging information as if they were merely chatting. However, in reality, throughout the days, the three had become increasingly close. One day, the trio came upon an abandoned temple. The temple covered a vast area, at least ten thousand square meters. However, by the time they discovered it, it was in ruins, with most of the structure collapsed and debris weathered by the elements scattered everywhere! The master has perished, the Spatial Rift collapsed, only then did this temple reveal itself The Wanderer Diston looked around carefully for a while, then shook his head and said, It seems to have been deserted for hundreds of years. Theres likely nothing of value left here, we should Before he could finish his sentence, a bestial roar suddenly emanated from the abandoned temple, instantly changing the expressions of the three. Boom~ A terrifying monster, over five meters tall, burst from the ruins of the temple and roared towards the trio. The beast resembled a male lion, but with two pairs of curved horns on its head, one pair in front of the other, large and small, almost completely encasing the monsters skull, creating the appearance of a bizarre helmet firmly protecting its head. Is this the so-called alien race spoken of by the gods? the Wanderer Diston exclaimed in surprise. Song Jians eyes narrowed as the Perception Eye was instantaneously employed. A translucent eye appeared above his head, gazing towards the monster. Spawn of Deity Atusia (Alien Race), Demi-God Level, Level 150, Vitality Points: 68 million A Demi-God level creature, indeed an alien race, named Spawn of Deity Atusia! Song Jian whispered, A level one hundred and fifty creature. A Demi-God level alien in the Divine World, its quite rare to see such beings exist here! the Wanderer Distons eyes showed a curious glint as he snapped his fingers lightly. Instantly, a Dark Gold net appeared out of nowhere above the Spawn of Deitys head. The dark gold net appeared silently and did not catch the attention of the divine scourge. Just then, the Son of Divine Scourge, Atusia, scrutinized the trio carefully for a while and seemed to realize something. His expression became odd and the madness that had slightly shown before turned into caution as he slowly retreated. It was at this moment that the dark gold net suddenly descended from the sky, aiming to envelop the Son of Divine Scourge. When it was just three to four meters above the Son of Divine Scourge, he seemed to sense something and turned to run! Too late to run now! Wanderer Distarn broke into a sly grin, his fingers flicking lightly. The dark gold net fell at an accelerated speed, catching the Son of Divine Scourge in the midst of jumping up to flee. The Son of Divine Scourge struggled frantically, but the more he fought, the tighter the dark gold net cinched, quickly marking his skin with bloody welts. The intense pain finally made the Son of Divine Scourge cease his struggles. Tightly bound by the dark gold net, he lay motionless on the ground. If not for the slight rise and fall of his chest with his breathing, one might really think he had become a corpse. Got it! Wanderer Distarn beamed, clapping his hands and pointing at the incapacitated Son of Divine Scourge as he burst into hearty laughter, Weve caught it, lets go forward and have a good look, shall we? Song Jian first looked at the dark gold net. Though it seemed to be of legendary quality, Song Jian could feel the rich divinity within it. Not an artifact, it must be a skill, much like the Thousand Swords Art and Chaos Sword Canon, where divinity elevates a legendary quality skill to the level of a divine skill! Song Jian thought to himself. Seeing the three people approach, the Son of Divine Scourge panicked and began to struggle violently again, but the more he did, the larger the wounds got and the more blood flowed. It was evident that the Son of Divine Scourges Vitality Points were rapidly depleting. But with over sixty million Vitality Points, the injury wasnt too severe. At most, he had lost less than one-tenth of his Vitality Points and still possessed formidable combat power. Upon closer examination, Song Jian realized that even though the monster was only at the Demi-God Realm level, it had an extremely dense divinity, flowing like mercury over its body surface. If I could just refine it with the Blazing Fire Furnace, I could extract at least fifty points of divinity! Song Jian could not help but think excitedly to himself. In the game world, encountering a monster with such condensed divinity would rely on luck, but in the Divine World, unexpectedly, even a random monster possessed such dense divinity, which was a delightful surprise. The trio observed the Son of Divine Scourge meticulously. The wanderer even pulled out a small knife and made a cut on the hind leg to collect some blood, apparently intending to study the creature. No use, shall we just kill it? the wanderer glanced at the others and suggested. Lets kill it, its getting late. We can stay the night in this abandoned temple and continue on tomorrow, the ascetic nodded in agreement. The wanderer drew a long sword and thrust it towards the neck of the Son of Divine Scourge. As if sensing deaths arrival, the Son of Divine Scourge let out a great roar that echoed continuously, much like a wolfs howl lasting for more than ten seconds. Moments later, a responding roar sounded faintly from afar. The complexions of the three newly arrived gods in Divine World changed simultaneously as they turned toward the direction of the roar. Chapter 1683 - Chapter 1683 Chapter 1684 Just a Bit Chapter 1683: Chapter 1684: Just a Bit Chapter 1683: Chapter 1684: Just a Bit A distant roar, like a response, stirred the excitement of the divine child in the net even more; despite being cut until blood streamed down, it began to struggle desperately, shrieking wildly as it did. This looks bad! The wanderer seemed to have thought of something, his face showing a hint of panic. Song Jians thoughts moved, and he soared into the air, looking off into the distance; he saw a black line on the horizon, rapidly approaching their location. Damn it, is that a beast tide? Song Jian turned his head to see that two new gods had also flown to his side, looking towards the distant black line. All of them are divine children, at least at the Demi-God Realm Song Jians heart sank; if there were only a dozen or a hundred demi-god level divine children, the three deities could join forces without fear. But the number of divine children before them was in the tens of thousands, surging toward them like a tide, a force so immense, that even a Bright God would likely step back in avoidance. Escape quickly! Upon seeing clearly, the wanderer didnt hesitate and immediately flew in the opposite direction at great speed. The ascetic sighed, gave Song Jian a glance, and also turned to leave, but he chose a different direction from the one the wanderer had taken to escape. Song Jian understood that at this time, the three of them could not stay together; they had to flee separately, to at least have a two-thirds chance of getting away. The dark gold net that covered the divine child on the ground began to slowly disappear, leaving only deep wounds, down to the bone, on its body. Regaining its freedom, the divine child did not flee, but instead let out an angry roar at Song Jian in the sky, its eyes filled with a vengeful and venomous look. Song Jian looked down with a cold gaze. Even if your companions do surround me, killing you would still be a very easy thing for me Song Jian murmured to himself. Just as Song Jian tightened his grip on the Sky-breaking Sword, preparing to take down the divine child on the ground, he suddenly noticed that two bulges were rapidly swelling on the divine childs back. Moments later, a pair of wings, covered in bone spurs and flesh membrane, tore through the bulges. After a few flaps of the slimy wings, they quickly dried, and with a pair of wings, the divine child, rather than retreating, advanced, lunging towards Song Jian as if it planned to detain him for a moment. Song Jian laughed in anger, a fierce look coming into his eyes, You dont know when to give up! Boom~ The Sky-breaking Sword swept through the air, and a massive furnace appeared above the divine childs head, engulfing its entire body; the divine child was helplessly absorbed into the furnace. In no time at all, the Red Lotus Karma Fire blazed fiercely, turning the entire furnace into a huge ball of flame. After merging with the Main God Level Alchemy Furnace, the properties of the Karma Fire Furnace Sword Art received a significant boost; the properties of the Karma Fire Furnace were enhanced several-fold, such that even a true deity, once sucked into it, would have no chance of breaking free. Unless you reach the Main God Level, being reduced to ashes is your only fate! Song Jian snorted coldly, paying no mind to the divine child desperately struggling inside the furnace. With a wave of his hand, he concealed the Karma Fire Furnace into the void, and in an instant, he himself entered the Shattered Divine Realm to hide. Nova looked up at Song Jian, knowing every time Song Jian appeared in the Divine Country, it must be because a formidable enemy had emerged outside, and Song Jian had come to hide within the Divine Country. You really are the most LOW god Ive ever seen! Nova thought to herself, unable to help but recall the deities she had known, those who, even when faced with strong enemies, would fight to the death. Now that she remembered, Novas face turned red and her heart raced, as she couldnt help but picture the others valiant figure at the height of battle. Ah, its a pity they fell too early Nova sighed. Somehow, she felt that perhaps only someone like Song Jian could manage to live a long life. If I hadnt been so Nova suddenly thought of herself and let out a sigh. I wouldnt be reduced to a mere wisp of a remnant soul, struggling to survive in the body of a wood spirit If only I had been a little more cautious back then Lost in thought, Nova stared blankly at Song Jian, who was in the sky, falling into deep retrospection. Song Jian had no idea what was going on in Novas mind, but he found it strange to see a wood spirit not working diligently and instead gazing at him like a fool. Could it be that another fanatical believer has appeared? Song Jian wondered to himself. In the Alter of Faith, he could check how many believers he had, divided into nominal believers, true believers, and fanatical believers. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the fragmented universe, most of those who believed in Song Jian were true believers, with the occasional three or four fanatics. Nominal believers were rare, which was completely different from the followers of other religious deities. Moreover, as long as he had enough divine power and could elevate the Alter of Faith a few more levels, he could guide the souls of his believers to the Divine Country. At that time, these believers could live forever within Song Jians Divine Country. Who knows how long it took, but Song Jian emerged from the Divine Country, and now the Divine World was shrouded in night. Silence surrounded him. Looking around, the temple, which had already been dilapidated, seemed even more wrecked. The few pillars that stood stubbornly in front of the temple before were now shattered into fist-sized fragments, and the temple had collapsed further, as if the offspring of divine misfortune had been the angry sacrifice. After thinking for a while, Song Jian summoned the Karma Fire Furnace once more. In the void, the once blazing Karma Fire Furnace had already extinguished; only the dark cyan furnace walls remained. System: You have smelted the offspring of divine misfortune, Atusia (alien race), and gained 128 points of divinity! NICE! A joyous smile appeared on Song Jians face. Just a Demi-God Level offspring of divine misfortune granted him more than a hundred and twenty points of divinity; it was like a pie falling from the sky. To think that, even in the game world, a Demi-God Level BOSS would at best yield only twenty or thirty points of divinity. It really lives up to the Divine World! Song Jian couldnt help but exclaim. For a while, he felt a sudden urge to take down ten of them. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian poured all those hundred or so points of divinity into his Five Elements Escape Skill, hoping to raise this skill to a Divine level. If I put it in the Shattered Divine Realm, this much divinity could be transformed into divine power, which should be enough to upgrade the Alter of Faith by one level, Song Jian thought to himself. However, since there werent that many believers at the moment, and Song Jian still felt some aversion to the Power of Faith, there was no rush to upgrade the Alter of Faith. Having just arrived in the Divine World, it was more important to enhance his own strength and ensure a few more life-saving skills. PS: Thanks to Book Friend 20191120174111238 for the 100 starting coins gift~ Chapter 1684 - Chapter 1684 Chapter 1685 Formation Backlash Chapter 1684: Chapter 1685: Formation Backlash Chapter 1684: Chapter 1685: Formation Backlash Investing over a hundred divine points, the Five Elements Escape Skill still had not advanced, but Song Jian was not angry, instead, he was delighted, which indicated that the potential of the Five Elements Escape Skill was also very high. Once it reached the divine level, it would likely undergo earth-shattering changes. Without any incident during the night, Song Jian found a spot to rest inside the abandoned temple and prepared to continue his exploration early the next morning. His current goal was to find a Spatial Rift and build his own temple. Only by doing so would he qualify to enter the Pantheon. Having walked alongside wanderers and ascetics, Song Jian had gathered quite a bit of information about the Divine World. Even though the three of them were entering the Divine World for the first time, the wanderers and ascetics evidently knew much more than Song Jian did. After all, they were NPCs that existed in the game for a long time. Though they didnt look old, each of them was already over one hundred years old. The Bright God wholeheartedly wishes to enter the Pantheon and obtain the Scepter of Kings. I wonder if hes succeeded in entering by now! Song Jian looked up at the colorful divine light in the distance. The location of the Pantheon was also within a Spatial Rift. Only by establishing his own temple could he automatically gain the coordinates to the Pantheon, connecting his temple to the Pantheon. Lets continue the search. Its like looking for a stroke of luck! Song Jian sighed somewhat gloomily as he continued onwards. The Divine World was boundless, filled with fierce foreign barbaric beasts everywhere, not only the progeny of divine disasters but also many other monsters. These creatures were numerous and even more powerful; ordinary gods were simply no match for them. The God of Light, Yehriya, was the first to arrive at the Pantheon, where atop a huge divine mountain, a towering temple stood at the summit. This was the largest Spatial Rift in the Divine World, accommodating a giant mountain range that stretched for thousands of kilometers. Atop this vast mountain range, scattered about were more than a dozen temples, surrounding the towering temple at the top of the divine mountain as if they were guards protecting their master. At the top of the divine mountain was the Pantheon, and the dozen or so temples that surrounded it belonged to gods who possessed Main God Level strength, one of which was the temple of the God of Light, Yehriya. Among these dozen gods who had Main God Level strength, some had already fallen, but more than half had been cast down to the mortal realm due to the recent catastrophe. Several of these gods who had fallen to the mortal realm had strength comparable to that of the God of Light. A few Main God Level powerhouses were even figures that the God of Light would not dare to provoke. Among them, the strongest was the God of Thunder, Amuye Lai, who was also the most likely contender for the Scepter of Kings, also known as the Scepter of Lightning. It contained the power of thunder and lightning, which perfectly suited the attributes of the Lord of Thunder, Amuye Lai. At that moment, the entrance to the Pantheon was sealed. Looking at the divine mountain in the void, the God of Light, Yehriya, was filled with boundless fury. Damn it, I was the first Main Deity to arrive, yet I am blocked outside the door of my own temple The God of Light let out a roar of anger and couldnt help but throw a punch at the sealing light screen in the Spatial Rift. Boom~ A huge sound echoed through the heavens. That punch was infused with all the God of Lights power and the Power of Law, dazzling white light enveloping thousands of kilometers, flowing like plasma on the sealing light screen. The terrifying scene lasted for a full five minutes before gradually dissipating. However, there wasnt even a crack on the sealing light screen; the punch had failed to inflict even the slightest damage. The God of Light snorted coldly. Although he had Main God Level strength, he had only completely mastered four or five Powers of Law, and had not yet reached the peak of his power. However, he also understood that even though he had regained his peak strength and mastered ten Powers of Law, he was still unable to inflict the slightest damage on the seal barrier, for this seal was put in place by the God King himself. sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meanwhile, in the Poisonous Goddesss temple, the Poisonous Goddess looked around at the wreck that was once her sanctuary and couldnt help but let out a roar of anger. Although she knew that decades had passed in the Divine World and that her unprotected Poisonous Goddess Temple would likely have been occupied by alien tribes, and the treasures she left behind in the temple were probably looted clean, the sight of the devastation still unleashed a fury in the Poisonous Goddess that she could not suppress! Where are the Holy Spirit Guards? the Poisonous Goddess bellowed loudly. After waiting for a while, the temple remained silent without a stir. The Poisonous Goddesss face turned pale, her divine consciousness enveloped the entire temple in an instant, and moments later, she vanished from her spot. Shortly after, standing amidst a pile of debris deep inside the temple, a touch of blue appeared on her face. Damn it the Poisonous Goddess couldnt help but roar again. The Holy Spirit Guards had been crafted with many precious materials. Although they could not withstand the attacks of true Main God-Level powerhouses, their strength was not to be underestimated. To her dismay, she found that all the Holy Spirit Guards she had created had been destroyed in just over a decade. This same scene began to replay in many temples; the God of Light, the Goddess of War, the Goddess of Dawn C almost all deities encountered the same desolation upon returning to their temples, and like magma, their rage burst forth. At this time, Song Jian was still aimlessly searching. Along the way, Song Jian had encountered many alien beasts, different from the divine offspring; these beasts varied in shape but were alike in possessing strong abilities and vast numbers. Song Jian even discovered many alien tribes with Main God-Level strength, occupying a vast expanse of the Divine World. One day, Song Jian arrived at the edge of a desert. Far away, the sand dunes rolled one after another without end. The howling winds filled the air with flying grains of sand. Song Jian could even see an entire dune being slowly shifted by the wind, resembling a monstrous beast crawling. Song Jians face was expressionless as he turned to leave, unwilling to set foot in the harsh desert environment. Just then, a thunderous boom erupted from deep within the desert as a thick bolt of lightning fell from the sky, striking the depths of the desert. A thought struck Song Jian; this was not a natural phenomenon in the desert. It bore the traces of a formation, and it seemed someone had triggered a backlash from it. At that moment, a rolling mass of dark clouds suddenly appeared out of nowhere deep in the desert, forming a massive vortex with hidden streaks of lightning crackling within, emitting bursts of thunder. A formation! A glint of joy appeared on Song Jians face, confirming his suspicions. Undoubtedly, someone had triggered a formation, leading to its backlash. There was no way he could mistake this familiar taste of backlash. With a flicker of his figure, Song Jian dashed toward the depths of the desert like a bolt of lightning. Chapter 1685 - Chapter 1685 Chapter 1686 Consumption Chapter 1685: Chapter 1686: Consumption Chapter 1685: Chapter 1686: Consumption Amidst the undulating dunes, a group of aliens were frantically attacking a barrier. Sparks flew in all directions and ripples appeared on the barriers surface, but it seemed that the aliens attacks hadnt yet reached the defensive limit of the array. Boom~ A lightning bolt, as thick as a bucket, plummeted from the sky and blew a Demi-God Level alien, who was fiercely attacking the barrier, to pieces. The aliens around it were all startled and immediately scrambled to the side, leaving a large empty space. Continue! A gloomy voice came from behind, causing the aliens to shudder. The next moment, as if a switch had been flipped, they began attacking the barrier with renewed frenzy. The swirling thunderclouds in the sky grew larger, seeming to brew another strike, which made all the aliens assaulting the barrier tremble with fear. However, under the watchful eye of the alien leader enshrouded in a black mist behind them, they had no choice but to risk their lives and continue attacking the barrier, depleting the arrays energy. Song Jian stood on a hill, looking towards the distance. The aliens swarmed like ants around the semi-circular barrier, numbering in the thousands. What shocked Song Jian even more was that behind this horde of alien beasts stood a figure enshrouded in black mist, emanating an aura that belonged to a genuine Main Deity. Boom boom~ The thunderclouds overhead seemed to lower a few notches, menacingly hanging over the heads of all the alien beasts. Crack~ Lightning bolts, like silver serpents, danced wildly, striking down towards the heads of the Demi-God Level alien beasts. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One, two, three In just a few seconds, hundreds of alien beasts were directly reduced to dust by the lightning, with not even whole corpses left behind. Song Jians heart chilled, acknowledging the terrifying power of the array. It had already surpassed legendary quality, and clearly, the array deep in the desert was a God-Level Array! A God-Level Array! The thought alone ignited a fiery passion within Song Jian. In the Dragon Palace Treasure he had once glimpsed a corner of a God-Level Array. The Ten Thousand Dragons Array he had seen back then was also a God-Level Array, but alas, it had long been damaged and barely functioning, with only the Azure Dragon Array Method still active, its quality reduced to merely legendary. But now, before Song Jian lay a complete God-Level Array, and just witnessing its power, he knew that these thousands of alien beasts could not shake the array in the slightest! One wonders what treasures are hidden within this array Song Jian couldnt tear his gaze from the array, itching to explore it himself. If he had the chance to decipher this God-Level Array, his mastery of arrays would surely improve by leaps and bounds. Ive reached the level of a master of arrays, and Im just one step away from a Main God-Level array master. Perhaps this great array before me holds the key! Song Jian thought to himself. One after another, the unflinching Demi-God Level alien beasts kept attacking the God-Level Array, and the arrays backlash obliterated them instantly. The number of alien beasts dwindled, but the shadowy figure behind them remained motionless, seemingly content to use the lives of the alien beasts to exhaust the arrays energy. Song Jian was also waiting patiently, waiting for the moment when the Main Deity-Level alien would act! Half an hour later, what had been a horde of alien beasts numbering in the thousands was now reduced to but a few. They huddled fearfully in front of the barrier, around them a thick layer of gray powderCthe remnants of their comrades shattered by the thunder. Continue! The Main Deity-level figure behind them spoke, his voice deep and icy, causing the Demi-God Level aliens to shudder involuntarily! Roar~ A demi-god level alien creature seemingly couldnt bear the oppressive feeling of being sent to death and actually turned into a wisp of smoke, fleeing towards the distance. Hmph! A cold grunt, and the god-level powerhouse took out a large bow from his chest and shot at the escaping wisp of smoke. A golden light traced an arc across the sky and hit the wisp of smoke. Moments later, a heart-wrenching, agonized scream emanated from the escaping alien creature. The alien creature emerged from its smoky state with a dark gold long arrow lodged in its back. The arrow seemed to come alive, extending several long barbs that deeply penetrated the aliens spine, and then the arrow tip morphed into a large mouth full of fangs and started incessantly gnawing at the aliens body. The alien monster struggled desperately, but the chewing and tearing sounds clearly reached the ears of every other alien creature, causing them to shiver uncontrollably, their faces filled with terror. The chewing and screaming continued for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before slowly fading away. This demi-god level alien monster was actually devoured alive by this dark gold long arrow, not even a trace of residue was left behind. Continue! The icy voice sounded again, and this time, the remaining demi-god level alien creatures, almost madly, attacked the barrier, appearing completely ready to die alongside the defensive array. However, for them, perhaps being killed by the backlash of the defensive arrays thunderstrike was a form of release. This was the second time Jess had discovered a Spatial Rift. The last time, the demi-god level Jess had plundered a deitys god temple, gaining resources that allowed him to break through to the god level in just over a dozen or so, which in the eyes of others, was nothing short of a miracle. This time, he had found a Spatial Rift in the desert, and it was also protected by a powerful god-level array method, which set Jesss heart ablaze with desire. One should know that an ordinary deitys god temple would not have such strong defensive measures. A Main God Level god temple, perhaps this is a Main God Level god temple! Jess thought to himself. In fact, not all gods are willing to build their temples near the mountains of the Divine Worlds Pantheon. Many Main God Level powerhouses prefer to build their temples in other places within the Divine World. Because of the array method, this god temple was not revealed, so Jess didnt know which deitys god temple it was, whether it was brought down to the mortal realm due to a great disaster, or left behind after the deitys fall. But regardless of the situation, as long as he could breach the defensive array and enter the god temple, Jess would be able to harvest the inheritance left by a Main God Level deity! Just then, a thunderbolt as thick as a bucket struck an alien monster fiercely. However, this time, the thunderbolt did not shatter the alien creature into pieces, nor did it take its life; it just caused severe injuries, leaving it on the brink of death. Then, a second thunderbolt fell, and this time, it shattered the alien monster into pieces, turning it into a pile of black ash. Jesss eyes lit up, and a smile couldnt help but appear on the corner of his mouth. The energy is finally about to run out, hahahaha! Chapter 1686 - Chapter 1686 Chapter 1687 Spatial Rift Chapter 1686: Chapter 1687: Spatial Rift Chapter 1686: Chapter 1687: Spatial Rift From a distance, Song Jian had also witnessed this scene, and like Jess, a smile appeared on Song Jians face. This divine formation could potentially be broken through by force by Song Jian. However, in the process of forcibly breaking through, Song Jian couldnt guarantee that he wouldnt be injured. The current situation was ideal, allowing the alien monsters to deplete the formations energy, and then he could easily break through. A formation devoid of energy, even a divine one, could no longer protect itself. In the eyes of this master of formations, it was like a little girl stripped of her clothes, exposed in detail, allowing him to better understand and master the formation! Im really looking forward to it! Song Jian murmured to himself in a low voice. Because of the massive energy consumption, the thunderclouds above the heads of the alien monsters began to shrink. As time passed, the thundercloud that had once covered thousands of meters had now shrunken to less than a hundred meters, and the damage from the thunderbolts had sharply diminished. What used to take one or two strikes to kill a Demi-God Level alien monster now required three, four, or even more thunderbolts to vanquish them. When only five or six of the Demi-God Level alien monsters remained, Jess could no longer stay put. It was eager to break the defensive barrier and enter the Spatial Rift to search for the location of the temple. With a mighty leap, Jess snatched up a Dark Gold longbow and shot at the light screen. In an instant, dozens of arrows struck the light screen almost simultaneously, and the sound of boom was incessant, as the ripples on the outside of the light screen violently shook, as if they were about to shatter the next moment. At that moment, a giant eye appeared within the light screen, fixing its gaze on Jess. The eye, over ten meters in diameter, stared intently at Jess, its pupil revealing a terrifying murderous intent! A formation spirit? Song Jian narrowed his eyes and observed carefully. He had never seen a formation spirit like this before, a cyclops, and it was unclear whether it was an independent entity or part of a larger creatures body. If it were the former, it wouldnt be much of an issue, but if it were the latter, Song Jian found it hard to imagine that just an eye could sustain a divine formation. What a fearsome and powerful being it would be if it were a complete creature! Suddenly, a dazzling light flashed in the pupil of the one-eyed formation spirit, causing Jesss heart to pound as if a great threat was imminent. Whoosh~ A black beam of light shot out from the pupil of the one-eyed formation spirit, heading straight for Jess. This attack was comparable to the full-force strike of a true divine being, not something even Jess dared to face head-on! Condense mist into a shield! Jess chanted urgently. The mist that had previously enshrouded its body began to churn suddenly, then swiftly coalesced into a huge shield in front of Jess, large enough to cover its entire body. Boom~ The black beam struck hard against the shield, which held for less than two seconds before it shattered, dispersing once more into a cloud of smoke. Then, the black beam hit Jess hard, sending it flying dozens of meters away, crashing into a sand dune. The remaining few Demi-God Level alien monsters glanced at one another and turned to flee, vanishing without a trace in the desert in no time at all. Song Jian gazed at the few Demi-God Level alien monsters, suppress his inner urge to act impulsively. If all these Demi-God Level monsters could be fully condensed, it would definitely elevate the Five Elements Escape Skill to the Divine Level. By then, Song Jian would have three skills enhanced to the Divine Level. The enhancement of the Five Elements Escape Skill to the Divine Level would provide a limited increase in Song Jians combat ability, but his escaping capability would multiply exponentially. In this perilous Divine World, preserving ones life is of the utmost importance! sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, Song Jian ultimately did not give chase. After all, the value of this Divine-level array far exceeded that of a few Demi-God Level monsters, and moreover, there was an alien monster with Divine power present. If he could take it down, the Divine essence he would get was probably no less than those from the few Demi-God Level aliens! Seeing the Divine-level alien monster got blasted dozens of meters away by a black beam from the Cyclopean Array Spirit and smashed into a sand dune, Song Jian did not immediately make a move but continued to wait patiently instead. He did not believe that a Divine-level powerhouse could be killed with one strike by the Array Spirit! After releasing that strike, the Cyclopean Array Spirit seemed to have been greatly depleted. Its originally open eye began to close up, and the half-open, half-closed Cyclopean Array Spirit began to fade, its translucent figure seemingly about to vanish at any moment. No matter what array it is, it requires regular maintenance. Only those arrays capable of automatically absorbing the energy of heaven and earth to replenish themselves can exist for a long time. Divine-level arrays generally have this effect, but it is only limited to sustaining the minimal consumption for existence. In situations like the present one, where constant confrontation with attackers occurs, even an abundant supply of energy will be completely depleted. At this moment, the arrays light screen also began to flicker, and one by one, complex patterns slowly emerged from the screen. Song Jian felt a surge of elation and immediately applied his Perception Eye to scrutinize every pattern on the surface of the light screen. In fact, these patterns looked extremely fine, barely perceptible to ordinary people. Even if seen, they would simply be thought of as mere cracks on the surface of the light screen. Only array masters knew their mysteries, and low-level ones, despite their knowledge of such matters, couldnt perceive these magical patterns without sufficient cultivation. Jace quickly flew out of the sand dune. By this time, his armor was shattered, and a large blackened trace was visible on his chest. Yet, his aura had not weakened in the slightest. Thick smoke began to reconvene around him, continuously churning and forming a series of different, horrifying faces. Break, break, break! Jace clenched his longbow, condensing one Light Arrow after another, each over a meter long. As soon as each was ready, he released it, striking the arrays light screen with fierce power. It looked like a series of rapid-fire arrows, but in reality, Jaces attack was much more terrifying than ordinary rapid-fire arrows. The strength of each Light Arrow was no less than the power of an ordinary Mages forbidden spell. Boom, boom, boom~ A series of explosions resounded across the surface of the light screen, and the previously continuously rippling waves finally let out a crisp shattering sound. The screen was marred with a number of broken circular dents, and radiating from each dent were dense, spreading cracks. At this time, through Song Jians eyes, the magical patterns on the light screen began to fracture rapidly after being struck by the Light Arrows. With each dents formation, a large number of magical patterns disappeared from sight, corroborating Song Jians insights into the Divine-level array. Boom! Finally, the entire light screen shattered, and the gigantic Cyclopean Array Spirit also began to disappear slowly. A profound Spatial Rift appeared before everyone, manifesting out of thin air in the void. Through the rift, one could catch fleeting glimpses of an imposing temples phantom, radiating endless Divine light. Chapter 1687 - Chapter 1687 Chapter 1688 Really Good Luck Chapter 1687: Chapter 1688: Really Good Luck Chapter 1687: Chapter 1688: Really Good Luck Jes stood before the Spatial Rift, intently sensing the Power of Law that seeped from within. After a moment, a smile spread across Jess face as he muttered to himself, Its actually the temple of the Goddess of Wisdom and Aggression, Yalisxis, a true Main God Level temple, hahaha, what good fortune! Song Jian, hearing this from a distance, felt his heart stir. He too had researched the deities of the game world, and the Goddess of Wisdom and Aggression was a formidable deity who had mastered thirteen Powers of Law, even stronger than the Bright Gods. However, Yalisxis had fallen in the last War of the Gods. It could be said that the temple before them was completely without a master! With this thought, Song Jian felt a surge of excitement. He had always been searching for a Spatial Rift to construct a temple of his own, but as one might expect, building his own temple would be a time-consuming and laborious effort, unlikely to be completed without several years of work. But if he could inherit this temple right before him, hed only need a minor refurbishment, which would drastically shorten the time neededCcompleting it in just over ten days. Jes, with a face full of delighted surprise, strode toward the Spatial Rift. The energy of the formations was now nearly depleted and no longer protective. As soon as Jes entered the rift and the temple, he would obtain all of the legacy of Yalisxis, the Main Deity. What good fortune, truly good fortune, hahaha! laughed Jes heartily. Yes, truly good fortune, Song Jian said with a light chuckle, taking steps forward. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, both men entered the Spatial Rift one after the other, vanishing from the spot. Spatial Rifts are difficult to stabilize, and some, if left unattended, wouldnt last long before healing on their own. However, the Spatial Rifts in the Divine World, perhaps due to the surrounding environment, are not so easy to seal once formed, often persisting for a very long timeChundreds or even thousands of years. With the right formations to stabilize them, they could even exist permanently. As Song Jian walked through the Spatial Rift, he was surrounded by constantly shifting spatial scenery, resembling a glass kaleidoscope. He could feel that the entrance to this Spatial Rift was stabilized by formations, which might go unnoticed by most, but as a Master Level Formation Master, Song Jian could sense a trace of stabilizing formation power seeping out from all around him. Securing this Spatial Rift will allow me to thoroughly study the defensive formation outside. By then, my formation skills will surely break through the Master Level! thought Song Jian to himself. He felt that the defensive formation outside the Spatial Rift and the one maintaining its unsealed state were connected and even felt the presence of formation traces near the temple within the rift. All these formations were, in essence, part of a single grand formation. Jes quickly made his way through the Spatial Rift, arriving at a vast expanse of flat land not very large in area, roughly three to five thousand square meters, resembling a huge island surrounded by thick and violent Spatial Forces that would tear any object that entered into pieces. However, there were also defensive formations around preventing the erosion of the Spatial Forces! In the center of this plain was a grand temple, emitting a faint divine glow. However, it seemed to be low on energy, with the intensity and brightness of the glow being quite ordinary. An experienced person could tell the state of the temples owner simply by the divine glow of the temple. Clearly, the owner of the temple had perished, and the divine glow was slowly fading. Eventually, the entire temple would degrade into a regular building, followed by the breakdown of the formations, the automatic healing of the Spatial Rift, and then the ejection of everything within. A temple without protection, appearing in the Divine World, would be eroded and decayed by the elements in a few decades, turning into an abandoned building, just like the abandoned temple Song Jian had encountered before. Divine trees, divine medicine, and even a small strip of divine ore, hahaha, Im rich! The divine sense of Jace instantly enveloped the entire spatial rift. Even before entering the temple, Jace had discovered a vast array of treasures and could not help but burst into hearty laughter. On the east side of the temple, there was a small grove with only about a dozen trees, each thick enough to require two people to encircle it. If placed in a game world, they would all be ancient trees of over a hundred years. Every tree emitted a faint divine light, clearly indicating that merely by cutting and processing them, they could be turned into divine artifacts. To the south of the temple, there was a small hill, not very high, about ten meters tall at most. At the foot of the hill, there was a mining cave with some mining tools laid out at the entrance, along with dozens of intact skeletons that looked quite small, resembling human children around the age of thirteen or fourteen. At the cave entrance, there were several crystals shimmering with divine light. They looked like ordinary crystals, yet even from a distance, Song Jian could feel the rich divinity contained within them! In front of the temple, there was a large herbal garden planted with many divine-level herbs. However, due to a long time without care, most of the divine herbs had withered and died, with only a few still faintly emitting a divine glow. Song Jian felt a sense of familiarity with the architectural layout around this temple, which suddenly brought back memories of the time he was in the instance of the Goddess of Harvest. That was the final resting place of the ancient Goddess of Harvest, which, in addition to a temple, also had a large vineyard. The layout there was almost identical to the temple of the goddess of wisdom and invasion before his eyes. Interesting! Song Jian couldnt help but smile. He didnt expect the legacy of the goddess of wisdom and invasion to be so abundant. The divine trees, divine herbal gardens, and divine ore deposits alone would make any ordinary deity drool with envy, let alone the temple itself, which was the basis for a deity. Surely, there were even better things inside. Jace seemed to think the same, merely glancing at the treasures around the temple before striding towards the Temple Gate. The Temple Gate of the goddess of wisdom and invasion stood wide open, without any sign of defense. It appeared that due to the previous strength of the defensive formations outside the Spatial Rift, the goddess had given up on setting up further defenses around the temple. Well then, your role as a pathfinder stone has come to an end, you may rest now, Song Jian murmured to himself as he watched Jaces retreating back. Just as Jace was about to step through the Temple Gate, he suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck as if a blade was slashing toward it. With a thought, the smoke around Jaces body instantly condensed into a shield firmly guarding his back. Boom~ A loud noise erupted as a dazzling Sword Qi directly split the shield in half and then brutally struck down upon Jace. Chapter 1688 - Chapter 1688 Chapter 1689 The Impassable Gully Chapter 1688: Chapter 1689: The Impassable Gully Chapter 1688: Chapter 1689: The Impassable Gully This surprise attack was so sudden that Jesse could do nothing but condense the smoke into a shield in an attempt to fend it off, yet in the end, his scapula was still fiercely hacked by the sword. That one strike nearly cleaved Jesse in two, and he could feel an eerie power targeting the Divine coursing into him from the wound, spreading and eroding throughout his body. For a moment, he was utterly helpless against this strange force. Spurt~ A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out as Jesses body, like a broken sack, was flung more than ten meters away, violently crashing into several white pillars beside the Temple Gate. That sword strike had reduced Jesses Vitality Points by a third, and blood gushed from the wound, showing no signs of healing. Meanwhile, the strange power that targeted the Divine continued to infiltrate his organs, causing Jesse to lose control of his body momentarily! Bang~ With a soft noise, Jesse, who had fallen and remained still, burst apart, transforming into a dense black smoke that roiled and spread, swiftly rising into the air. Moments later, the smoke halfway up in the sky condensed again, taking the shape of Jesse. At this point, Jesse still had only two-thirds of his Vitality Points, his complexion terrifyingly grim as he lifted the longbow without hesitation, aiming it at Song Jian! Despicable deity! Jesse growled low, his face contorted with ferocity, as he shot three arrows at Song Jian in rapid succession. These three arrows radiated dazzling divine light, one covered in a red glow like flames, another filled with the power of ice in a white light, and the last one a sinister purple-green heavy with toxic power. Fire, ice, poison, as well as smokeCJesse turned out to be a mid-tier deity who had mastered four Powers of Law, which was somewhat beyond Song Jians expectations. In Song Jians senses, Jesse was at best master of only the smoke aspect of Law; he never anticipated that Jesse had hidden his abilities so well. Even among the alien races, there is a mid-tier deity with divine powers. Why then were these alien god-like beings not cast down to the mortal realm along with the other deities? Song Jian pondered with a hint of doubt, but it didnt hinder him from wielding his sword to unleash the Chaos Sword Canon! Red Dust Tribulation! In an instant, Song Jians figure vanished, and brilliant lights like stars emerged within the void. Jesse was taken aback as he found himself unable to locate Song Jians whereabouts, who had suddenly disappeared from his perception, causing his heart to sink abruptly. To evade a Main God Level skill, one must use a Main God Level skill. Jesse swiftly retreated, knowing that if he couldnt kill his opponent in an instant, his only option was to temporarily avoid the attack. After all, being a ranged combatant, he was not adept at close combat. However, at that moment, the dazzling sword glimmers in the void, like swimming fish, all flew towards him, tracing strange arcs in the air. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Alarm surged within Jesse as he dodged frantically, but these sword lights had the special effect of soul-locking, which were not easily evaded by mere dodging. Thump thump thump~ Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sword marks appeared all over Jesses body, and within a few seconds, he was marked by numerous cuts, each one causing severe damage, some even slicing right through his bones. Jesse, who had maintained a humanoid form, could no longer control his own body; a powerful surge of Vitality burst forth, and concurrently, his body began to rapidly transform into something non-human. The gods are going to die! Jess roared, tossing his longbow into the sky. The longbow, which had been emitting a dark gold glow, actually disintegrated in mid-air, turning into countless sparkling light points that vanished into thin air. This was another of Jesss innate abilities, which allowed him to sacrifice an item of equipment on his person to enhance his own strength. The higher the quality of the equipment, the greater the increase in strength! Boom~ The over four-meter-tall Jess smashed his fist against a pillar beside him with such force that he broke the stone column of the Temple, the upper half flying outwards. It should be noted that this Temple had not been abandoned, still suffused with divine light and protected by magical formations. Even ordinary deities capable of destroying such a column wouldnt have done it as effortlessly as Jess. Next, Jess actually lifted the remaining half of the column straight off its foundation with both hands, twirled it and, with a deep leap, smashed it down directly onto Song Jians head. Has he switched from ranged to melee? Song Jian was taken aback, acutely sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Jess. Boom~ The surface of the stone column in Jesss hands suddenly burst into fierce flames, like a thick sword of fire, as he brought it crashing down towards Song Jian. Song Jian swung his Sky-breaking Sword forcefully upwards, slicing Jesss flaming stone column in half, and in the same movement, pierced fiercely into Jesss right arm, then jerked the blade back! Blood gushed forth like a fountain. Song Jian noticed that although Jess had transformed into a giant gorilla-like monster, with a Vitality three times denser than before, his intelligence seemed to have been affected. His attacks had become more ferocious, but his moves did not vary at all, lacking any adaptability and straightforward without any change. In this case, hasnt his strength actually regressed, becoming easier to handle? A smile appeared on Song Jians lips. In the next moment, his body was surrounded by densely packed Spirit Swords. Go! With a thought, countless Spirit Swords flew toward Jess. Each sword performed a different sword technique, and in an instant, there were thousands of sword masters seemingly surrounding and attacking Jess together. Roar roar~ Jess could only bellow in rage, swinging his fists at the Spirit Swords surrounded by the Red Lotus Karma Fire. A cornered beast still fights! Song Jian sneered, and instead of advancing, he leaped back down the Temple steps, watching the giant Jess struggling amidst the onslaught of countless Spirit Swords while his Vitality Points were slowly worn away. Jess defeat was only a matter of time. His massive form seemed only capable of wielding the Law of Flames, his body randomly emitting jets of flame aimed at the Spirit Swords. Even so, half an hour later, Jess was on one knee, covered in blood, his body riddled with layers of sword wounds, not a hand-sized patch of intact skin to be found. In the moment before his Vitality Points were depleted, Jesss eyes suddenly became lucid. He looked at Song Jian, then twisted his head towards the Temple Gate. At that moment, he was less than ten steps from the Temple Gate, but those ten steps seemed as insurmountable as a chasm! Main God Level Jess murmured to himself, completely unaware that above his head, a massive Blazing Fire Furnace was slowly opening its lid. Chapter 1689 - Chapter 1689 Chapter 1690 The Temple Chapter 1689: Chapter 1690: The Temple Chapter 1689: Chapter 1690: The Temple Jesses corpse provided Song Jian with over five hundred points of Divine, so much that it not only upgraded the Five Elements Escape Skill to divine level but also left some to spare. Song Jian casually threw the remaining two hundred-plus Divine points onto the Power of Faith altar, upgrading it once, after all, upgrading the Power of Faith altar required an increase in divine power. A mere hundred or so Divine points could barely be exchanged for a dozen or so points of divine power, enough to raise the altar by only one level. After the Power of Faith altar was upgraded by one level, Song Jian discovered that the collection of the Power of Faith nearly doubled in speed. Furthermore, a new category, Faith Divine Power, appeared in the resources section of the Divine Country, clearly indicating that the divine power converted from faith was somewhat different from ordinary divine power. However, there was no difference in the application between Faith Divine Power and ordinary divine power. Anything that could be done with divine power could also be accomplished with Faith Divine Power. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian stared at the Faith Divine Power for a long time, still finding it hard to rest easy. He wasnt going to touch the Faith Divine Power until he fully understood if there were any side effects to using it. The items dropped by Jesse, aside from a Shattered Divinity, were nothing more than a longbow. On the surface, this longbow appeared to be the same weapon Jesse had been wielding. Upon picking it up, a smile emerged on Song Jians face. This longbow was a mid-level divine power weapon with three types of attacks: flame attack, frost attack, and poison attack. Each time an attack type was switched, the appearance of the longbow would change, and the cooldown for switching was a full hour, meaning that the longbow could only release one type of attack at a time and could not unleash three types of attacks simultaneously like Jesse did. The base damage of the longbow was already high, and with the ability to switch between three types of attacks at will, such a weapon would drive players crazy if it were auctioned. Unfortunately, at a minimum, demigods could wield it, and to truly capitalize on its power, one must comprehend the Laws of Flames, Frost Law, and poison as well. For now, Song Jian could only barely use the flame attack form. He couldnt use the other two attack forms, and even if he switched, he would only inflict the base damage of the longbow without any elemental damage. Song Jian carefully examined the longbow in his hands for a while. The quality of this longbow was even stronger than the Sky-breaking Sword, marking the first time he obtained such a fine weapon. After examining it for a while, Song Jian casually tossed it into the Blazing Fire Furnace to begin smelting it for its Divine. A mid-level divine power weapon like this could be smelted for at least a hundred-plus points of Divine, which translated into more than ten points of divine power. To repair and expand the Shattered Divine Realm and to build and upgrade the Divine Countrys structures, a lot of divine power was needed, and now he could only rely on these Divine items to obtain that power. Ordinary gods can condense divine power on their own by now, why havent I been able to grasp it yet? Could it be that Im a false god? Song Jian thought a bit despondently. Aside from weapons and divinity, Jesse had not dropped any other items. After a thorough search, Song Jian turned his gaze towards the temple with its doors wide open. Haha, this is where the real rewards lie! Song Jian burst into laughter. Walking into the temple, Song Jian could feel the desolation within. Dust covered everything, giving it a somewhat dilapidated look. There were signs of damage on the walls and pillars, and the once grand statues of gods had now turned into piles of rubble. The statues in the temple were connected to the life force of the gods. Once a god falls, the statues within the gods temple would also crumble. Song Jian merely glanced at the pile of rubble and continued walking towards the back of the temple. After searching for an entire afternoon, Song Jians figure reappeared in the grand hall of the temple, his face brimming with surprise and delight. Not bad, not bad, this can be considered as inheriting the legacy of the Goddess of Wisdom and Aggression Song Jian laughed heartily, It seems I should also think of a divine name for myself, just like the titles of the God of Light and Sun God! Song Jian sat cross-legged in the spacious temple hall, gazing at the array of items in his inventory, and soon fell into deep thought. This trip had been immensely rewarding for Song Jian; he had found three complete Powers of Law, specifically the Wisdom Law, the Aggression Law, and the War Law! These three laws should belong to the domain that the Goddess of Wisdom and Aggression controlled. Unfortunately, with the fall of the goddess, most of the Powers of Law also shattered and broke apart, leaving only these three strongest laws of the goddess behind. Just like the Power Laws that Song Jian already possessed, these three Powers of Law could be used directly, and once he had fully mastered these four Powers of Law, he would leap to become a mid-level divine power deity! Above deities, its no longer about rank, but the mastery of the Powers of Law, and with sufficient mastery, one can directly enhance their level and strength! I have already completely mastered the Time Law, comprehended the Law of Flames, and with these four laws now, that makes six Powers of Law. Even without counting the Law of Flames, I have five fully mastered Powers of Law, and even among mid-level divine power deities, I would not be considered weak! Song Jian thought to himself. Not only these three Powers of Law, but Song Jian had also obtained some books left behind by the goddess. Through these books, he had now mastered how to create divine power on his own. In fact, it was not that Song Jian couldnt create divine power before, but to do so, it was necessary to have a temple of his own and then build a Divine Power Ancient Well! In the construction list for the Shattered Divine Realm, there was also the existence of the Divine Power Ancient Well; however, constructing it required more than three hundred points of divine power, and previously, Song Jian didnt have that much. Had he known the importance of the Divine Power Ancient Well, he would have done anything to build it. Beyond creating divine power, through these books, Song Jian also learned some basic knowledge about deities, as well as information regarding the Divine World and other races. I have already found the control core of the formation. The energy stones have almost been consumed. I must replenish energy stones, but that can be postponed. If I replace the energy, and the formation activates, it could expel me, and that would be the end of it. Song Jian stroked his chin, thinking to himself, The current priority is to take control of this temple, but now Im like a cuckoo usurping the nest, do I take over this temple directly, or tear it down and rebuild a new one of my own? To occupy this temple would require the least expense, but renovating it would be too cumbersome. To cleanse the residual imprints of the goddess in the entire temple, and to repair some areas, would not be much easier than rebuilding from scratch. The most important thing was, Song Jian had not yet decided on his divine name, and when the temple is completed, it must be imprinted with his divine name. Lets not worry about that for now; first, I need to enhance my own strength! Song Jian muttered to himself. He took out the long-stored Power Laws from his inventory and began to integrate them into his body. Chapter 1690 - Chapter 1690 Chapter 1691 The Saint Chapter 1690: Chapter 1691: The Saint Chapter 1690: Chapter 1691: The Saint Just as Song Jians consciousness wrapped around the Power Laws crystal, the entire crystal burst into fierce flames. This caused Song Jian intense pain, as if something in his mind were burning. At this moment, Song Jian instinctively wanted to retract his consciousness. However, right then, he suddenly stopped, If I retract my consciousness now, wont I fail the absorption? With that thought, Song Jian could only endure the pain and envelop the ball of flames in his hand with his consciousness. The pain stemming from his mind was impossible to resist; he had no choice but to withstand it. Sarch* The N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bit by bit, the Power Laws from within his hand began to merge into Song Jians body. Just as he was about to lose consciousness and faint, the Power Laws crystal in his hand was finally absorbed completely. Feeling the surge of power inside him like an overwhelming tide, Song Jian eventually blacked out and fainted. When Song Jian woke up again, he could feel the immense power within his body, but his spirit felt somewhat withered. Looking at his attributes, the status bar now showed an Absorption Backlash adverse effect, which reduced his mental strengths upper limit and suppressed the recovery speed of his mental strength. Because he had absorbed a complete Power Law, Song Jians strength attribute shot up by three hundred points, causing him now to struggle to control his own power. He would need some time to adjust. Glancing at the three remaining Law crystals in his inventory, Song Jian suddenly felt a sense of trepidation. He had previously thought to use up these Law crystals all at once. Looking back, he realized that he had narrowly escaped death. If he had indeed used all four Law crystals at once, even as a deity, he likely would have exploded and died! In the game world, Wang Qi stood by the window in the City Lord Mansions conference room, looking out. The sky was overcast, as if it was about to rain. At this moment, Song Jians name turned grey on his communicator, indicating that Song Jian had entered the Divine World and was completely separated from the game world. Previously, this kind of situation would occur when Song Jian entered places like secret realms, so Wang Qi wasnt too anxious. Moreover, with the news of Song Jian becoming a deity, many NPC cities started to extend olive branches to the City of Hope. Some even sent representatives to negotiate with the City of Hope, hoping to establish alliances and making many concessions for the benefit of the city. All this allowed the City of Hope to develop extremely fast, but Wang Qi knew that everything the City of Hope had was built on Song Jian alone. If anything untoward happened to Song Jian, the whole City of Hope would be like a castle built on sand, which could be destroyed by a single wave! Just then, a system notification appeared before Wang Qi; System: Congratulations to the Saint Geoff Mar for ascending to the True God Realm, becoming the twenty-third person in the game to reach the True God Realm! True God Realm powerhouses can enter the Divine World through the portal! The twenty-third deity has emerged. The pace at which these fallen gods are recovering is getting faster, and time is running out for the city lord Wang Qi thought to himself. Only those who were once gods could be called Saints, and they are among those who recover to the True God Level the quickest. Moreover, the more powerful they were before, the faster they recover. Of course, there are also a rare few who have succeeded in slaying gods, seizing the divine essence and Divine Flame of the fallen, thus claiming their place in the True God Realm. But such instances are scarce, and with Song Jian included, there are merely three cases. To think, even though they had fallen to the mortal realm and even though they became Legendary Realm powerhouses, these once-deities were still much stronger than ordinary Legendary Realm powerhouses. Legendary Realm powerhouses in the game world had to group up just to slay a god. For many players who hadnt even reached the Legendary Realm, this all seemed too far away, but for those who had reached the Legendary Realm or even the pinnacle of that realm, it was agonizing. Its incredibly difficult to become a deity by ones own power, not to mention reaching the True God Level. Even reaching the Demi-God Level was an immensely challenging task for them. Therefore, those in the Legendary Realm were also in search of opportunities to slay a god, but such opportunities were scarce and only available to the lucky few. Zhao Ming stared at the man in front of him, engulfed in flames, somewhat unable to believe his own eyes! Although he had stepped into the Legendary Realm, his strength wasnt very strong because he had acquired his understanding of the Power of Law by chance. He was only at the early stages of the Legendary Realm, and the idea of slaughtering gods had remained nothing but a dream to him, one he dared not turn into any serious action. But now, a heavily injured Saint had suddenly fallen from the sky and landed before him, prompting him to wonder if he was somehow the favored son of this game. The Saint before him was enshrouded in flames, his left arm severed at the shoulder, and his right hand was tightly clenching an iron rod. Although he was unconscious, his face was contorted fiercely, as if he was still fighting someone in his dreams. Zhao Mings eyes narrowed, and a pale blue light shone from them as he cast it over the Saint before him! Indeed, indeed he is a Saint, and moreover, a dying Saint with severe injuries. Ha ha, my luck has finally turned! Zhao Ming burst into laughter, as a hint of the Frost Laws power began to emerge within him, gathering in his hands. On his hands were a pair of dark gold-quality gauntlets; clearly, Zhao Mings profession was that of a close-combat pugilist. Pugilists were considered a kind of hidden profession, and not many players chose it. Before long, Zhao Mings right fist amassed a soccer ball-sized glow of white light, radiating an intense coldness. Meteor Crash! Zhao Ming let out a low roar, and his right fist slammed toward the head of the heavily injured Saint before him! Boom~ A loud noise followed, and a crater over three meters deep appeared in front of Zhao Ming, with cold air wafting from it and even a thin layer of frost forming around the edges. Standing in the center of this chilly crater, Zhao Mings face showed a trace of surprise and doubt. He found that his punch seemed to have missed, and the severely injured Saint who had been unconscious had vanished. What, what exactly happened? Fear showed on Zhao Mings face. Hmph, having only a trace of Frost Law and not knowing skills like Soul Lock, how could you possibly hit someone? A deep voice rang out behind Zhao Ming. Zhao Ming was shocked and quickly turned around, only to find a shadow descending from above. His whole body trembled in fear as he faced this terrifying strike, sensing that no matter how he tried to dodge, he would still be hit. Bang! A loud noise resounded as an iron rod smashed ruthlessly onto Zhao Mings head, and a series of Critical Attack, Lethal Damage, Crushing Damage, and Critical Hit floated up above his head. A Legend-level powerhouse in full health was suddenly reduced to a near-death state by a single blow from a heavily injured Saint. This scene, if witnessed by others, would likely leave them in shock. Pfft~ Mie Tian couldnt help but spit out a mouthful of blood, and his cheeks immediately showed a faint golden hue. Looking at the god-blessed warrior who had fainted before him, Mie Tian snorted coldly. After hesitating for a moment, he didnt deliver the final blow, but instead picked up Zhao Ming and quickly flew off towards the distant woods. Chapter 1691 - Chapter 1691 Chapter 1692 Divine Belonging Chapter 1691: Chapter 1692: Divine Belonging Chapter 1691: Chapter 1692: Divine Belonging Song Jians luck was really too bad. You must know, he had mastered three Powers of Law and was just a step away from upgrading to a mid-level Divine World deity. Regrettably, the great disaster struck, directly demoting him to the Legendary Realm. Even after being reduced to the Legendary Realm, Song Jians strength was not to be underestimated, and as his power gradually broke free from its seals over time, he viewed the Legendary Realm with disdain. Unfortunately, Song Jians luck was really too awful. Originally, he wanted to quickly ascend to divine status and capture a city as his stronghold, gathering resources. However, he hit a snag and, had he not resorted to a secret technique at the last moment, he might have been obliterated in the City of Hope. Song Jian received the news of Song Jians promotion to the Divine World and he couldnt believe itCa divine favorite had ascended to divinity so quickly, which filled him with resentment. Afterward, Song Jian tried to attack some lower-level cities, and his luck wasnt too bad. He managed to capture two second-tier cities. However, such cities had no potential for development. After pillaging them, he left them behind without a second thought. It was precisely because he had captured these two small cities that his whereabouts were exposed, drawing a large group of Legendary Realm powerhouses who wished to hunt gods. At first, Song Jian didnt careChowever many came, he would slay just as many. Even if he couldnt kill them, he could drive away these hyena-like hunters. But as time passed, more and more aspirants wishing to become gods through god hunting appeared, and Song Jian gradually started to feel overwhelmed. He wanted to hide for a while, but unexpectedly, in his last stand, he met with a tough match. In this battle, Song Jian killed more than thirty Legendary Realm powerhouses, but in the end, he was defeated, his left hand was rendered useless, and the final blow, a mental strike, left Song Jian unconscious. Fortunately, his bodys survival instinct led him to again cast an escape secret technique at the last moment. While he lay severely injured and on the brink of death, he happened to fall in front of Zhao Ming, sparking a murderous intent within Zhao Ming. It was precisely this trace of murderous intent that awakened Song Jian from unconsciousness. In the nick of time, he dodged Zhao Mings curse-level powerful skill. In the past, Song Jian would not have given a minor character like Zhao Ming a second glance, smashing any such irritant to death with a single blow, but now, the greatly weakened Song Jian, looking at Zhao Ming who was in a near-death state, had a different thought rising in his mind. How long had passed, Zhao Ming slowly regained consciousness. Opening his eyes, he found to his surprise that he wasnt dead and was lying in an underground cave. Above him were large stone pillars, and pure spring water slowly dripped down along the pillars, drop by drop, falling to the cave floor. In the dim environment, Zhao Ming saw a figure, bare-chested, standing by a pool formed by the dripping water, washing his wounds. That saint! Zhao Ming tensed up immediately and couldnt help but shift slightly. Awake? Song Jian opened his mouth wide, giving Zhao Ming a smile filled with fresh blood that was particularly ferocious, startling Zhao Ming. You, you didnt kill me? Zhao Ming checked his stats. His Vitality Points limit seemed to be restricted, recovering only to about a third, and could not increase further. His Mental Strength limit was even more severely limited, to a mere ten points. The current Zhao Ming probably couldnt even match an ordinary personCa single most basic handgun could claim his life! Sarch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So eager to die, huh? I can oblige you! Song Jian finished bandaging his wounds and slammed his iron rod down with force. Clang, a collision echoed through the cave, and Zhao Ming waved his hands in fear, saying, No, no, want to live, want to live Heh heh, would you be interested in becoming my subordinate deity? Mie Tian carried his iron rod, took steps toward Zhao Ming, and although his face was filled with smiles, his eyes were filled with a deep coldness. Subordinate deity? Zhao Ming was stunned, never expecting that Mie Tian would actually offer to make him his subordinate deity. If it were in the past, becoming the subordinate deity of a divine being would definitely make anyone in the game world jump with excitement. But now, with the existence of saints, with the possibility of ascending in a single step, the temptation of becoming a subordinate deity wasnt as great as before. However, when presented with the opportunity, Zhao Ming was still very excited! Can I really? Zhao Ming doubted. Mie Tian sized up Zhao Ming and couldnt help but sneer, Why cant you? If it werent for my quick thinking, I wouldve almost died at your hands Zhao Mings face stiffened immediately, realizing that he was still in a hostile relationship with Mie Tian. Dont be afraid. As long as you obediently listen to me, not only will I spare your life, but I will also help you advance to divine status and become my subordinate deity. How does that sound? Mie Tian, smiling, pointed the iron rod at Zhao Ming and asked. Zhao Ming, seeing the iron rod pointed right at the tip of his nose and feeling the chill it emitted, couldnt help but shiver and quickly nodded in agreement, Okay, okay, Im willing, willing! Hahaha, good! Mie Tian nodded in satisfaction, pointed his iron rod at Zhao Ming, and said, From now on were family. Since were family, first hand over all the healing items in your bag to me. Once we reach the Divine World and return to the Divine Temple, Ill give them back to you! Mie Tian knew that divine beings all had their own storage space, and that even if one were beaten to death, at most only one-tenth of their items would drop, so it was better to have them hand over the items willingly. Upon hearing this, a look of realization crossed Zhao Mings eyes; Mie Tian was interested in his recovery elixirs. But at this moment, being a lamb on the chopping block, even if Mie Tian wanted everything in his bag, including the equipment on his body, Zhao Ming would definitely agree, for his life was precious. Nowadays, Zhao Ming didnt dare to hope for the status of a subordinate deity; as long as Mie Tian didnt pursue the fact that he had ambushed him, didnt kill him, Zhao Ming would be very satisfied. In no time, a large pile of recovery items lay in front of Mie Tian. This, this is an Advanced Recovery Elixir, which can restore one thousand six hundred Vitality Points in a single use with only ten seconds cooldown. This is a Vitality Pill, which can restore a total of three thousand Vitality Points in thirty seconds in a non-combat state, and this is Zhao Ming took out all the recovery elixirs from his bag, including some of blue quality. Mie Tian glanced at them, looked expressionlessly at Zhao Ming, seemingly uninterested in the elixirs before him. Zhao Ming shivered inside, and with a gritted teeth, hesitantly took out a silver-quality potion from his belt and handed it to Mie Tian, This is an A-grade Gene Modification Potion, which not only can instantly restore 80% of Vitality Points but can also heal disabilities like severed limbs. After taking it, theres a chance to increase 0-3 free attribute points Chapter 1692 - Chapter 1692 Chapter 1693 Assistance Chapter 1692: Chapter 1693: Assistance Chapter 1692: Chapter 1693: Assistance Mie Tian stared at the silver-quality gene modification potion in Zhao Mings hand, laughed heartily, hugged Zhao Mings shoulder, and said with a laugh, Good, good, youre a brother Im set on, hahaha! Grabbing the syringe flashing with silver light, Mie Tian directly inserted it into his neck and slowly pushed the potion inside the syringe into his body. Soon, a look of relief appeared on Mie Tians face and his injuries began to heal rapidly. His left arm, which had been severed at the shoulder, also started to slowly grow a new arm. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not bad, not bad! Mie Tian nodded in satisfaction, swept the remaining potion into his embrace with a quick motion, and burst into laughter. He propped his iron staff and pointed at a rock beside him, signaling Zhao Ming to sit down, then slowly said, Alright, now you and I should carefully plan how to quickly restore my strength, advance to the divine level, and then re-enter the Divine World. You know, many people have already entered the Divine World, and the Pantheon might have already opened. If Im too late, there might not be a place for me in the Pantheon! Yes, my lord, youre right Zhao Ming nodded with a compliant expression. Mie Tian gave Zhao Ming a glance, his brows slightly furrowed, it was clear that Zhao Ming was only temporarily submitting to his might and did not truly consider becoming one of his divine subordinates. Here, brother, take this weapon for now! Mie Tian stuffed the iron staff into Zhao Mings hand and said, Dont look down on this iron staff; in reality, its a divine weapon, infused with divinity, and it even contains a Power of Law. As long as you can comprehend this strand of the Power of Law, the day you become a god wont be far off! Zhao Ming was startled, looking at the iron staff Mie Tian was handing over with an incredulous expression in his eyes. Everyone knows that whether its an ordinary professional or a high-and-mighty deity, their personal weapons are unlikely to be given away so easily to someone else. Could it be that he truly regards me as a brother and really wants me to become one of his divine subordinates? Gazing at the iron staff now in front of him, Zhao Ming finally harbored some doubts. No, no, I cant use your weapon, my lord, and even if you gave it to me, I wouldnt be able to use it. Ive only just stepped into the Legendary Realm Zhao Ming kept waving his hands, looking utterly panic-stricken. You just cant use it temporarily. As long as you follow me, it wont take long before you can wield this weapon! Mie Tian casually thrust the iron staff into Zhao Mings hands and said with an indifferent air, Dont mention a mere ordinary divine weapon; once we enter the Divine World and you become my divine subordinate, what kind of divine weapon cant we get our hands on? Seeing that Mie Tian wasnt just putting on an act but was truly giving the divine weapon to him, Zhao Ming was deeply moved. After all, in the game, a Dark Gold Quality piece of equipment could cause two players who were friends to turn against each other, let alone a divine weapon. Zhao Ming trembled as he held the iron staff in his hand, immediately feeling a great force pulling down in his handCthis thing weighed at least ten tons! With a thought, Zhao Ming hurriedly put the iron staff in his inventory, then went on to check its attributes. It really is a divine weapon! Zhao Mings eyes sparkled as he thought to himself. This iron staff was indeed a formidable weapon, its surface bore clear scratch marks from countless battles, including some dark brown traces that had become one with the weapon. Just by looking at it, one could feel the boundless might emanating from the staff. This weapon also contains a Power of Law, but I wonder which Law it is and if its stronger than my Frost Law? Zhao Ming couldnt help but wonder internally. Seeing Zhao Mings touched expression, Mie Tian sneered inwardly. How could his weapon possibly be so easily given to someone else? This iron staff was merely a Legendary Quality weapon that he had transformed into a divine weapon by using only two or three points of divinity. Moreover, the divinity contained within it isnt permanent; at most, it would last a year before the divine substance inside dissipates. By then, due to the erosion of divinity, whether this weapon can maintain its legendary quality is uncertain. Thinking this, Mietian couldnt help but examine the broken spear within himself, and his heart couldnt help but fill with secret hatred. If it wasnt for Song Jian ruining my spear, how could I be in such a sorry state? At this moment, Zhao Ming was still immersed in the joy of acquiring a divine artifact, completely oblivious to Mietians mocking expression. Great, my lord, if there is anything I can do, just command me, and I will assist you to advance as quickly as possible and re-enter the Divine World! Zhao Ming said excitedly, cupping his fists. Haha, good brother! Mietians face was full of joy as he laughed heartily, hugging Zhao Mings shoulders and whispering, Brother, I need to enhance my strength and quickly remove the seals on me. As soon as the seals are lifted, Ill be able to ascend to a divine level in a short time! I need you to collect some items for me. These items include Mietian whispered in Zhao Mings ear. The items it needed were all of legendary or even divine quality, completely out of reach of Zhao Mings abilities. On Zhao Mings face, a troubled expression appeared, but he said nothing. Mietian glanced at him, and sneered in his heart. He directly pulled out a pile of items from his bosom; these were the treasures he had looted from two second-tier cities, the most valuable of which were the hearts of the two cities. Any player who possessed a city heart could immediately construct a second-tier city without starting from a residence and slowly upgrading and building it step by step. Seeing this pile of treasures, Zhao Mings mouth hung wide open, his eyes flashing with greed. These items were enough to turn Zhao Ming into a millionaire in the gaming world overnight. Mietian snorted coldly, like a bucket of cold water poured over Zhao Mings head, instantly clearing his gaze! Brother, you ambushed me earlier, and as a result, I severely injured you. Your body has not yet recovered Mietian showed a worried look and continued, Moreover, my moves have special effects. Only I can unseal you. Otherwise, your body will remain like this forever, never to recover! Mietians words immediately turned Zhao Ming pale. At this moment, his Vitality Points were less than three hundred, and his Mental Strength was only ten. He couldnt even use the most basic skill, rendering him practically disabled. If this were any other ordinary game, Zhao Ming would have probably decided to delete his character and start over. Then, what should I A flicker of fear surfaced in Zhao Mings eyes. Hehe, dont worry, just bring me these items, and once my strength is fully restored, I can remove this state for you. Then, not only will you fully recover, but your strength will also advance further, stepping into the divine level! Mietian laughed, patting Zhao Ming on the shoulder as he spoke. Chapter 1693 - Chapter 1693 Chapter 1694 Alien Chief Chapter 1693: Chapter 1694: Alien Chief Chapter 1693: Chapter 1694: Alien Chief The game world was still incredibly rich in resources, and with money, one could buy almost anything. Although artifacts above the Legendary Level were hard to purchase with money, at this point, Mie Tian did not need divine-level items to restore his strength. Legendary-level items were enough for him to regain his power and also to advance quickly. Having the resources of two cities at his disposal, Mie Tian still had plenty of resources. He gave Zhao Ming one-third of it, instructing him to exchange it for the resources he needed in other cities. Previously, because of the Saint identity, Mie Tian couldnt possibly enter any city to exchange resources, just like other Saints, he could only wander in the wilderness, evading the relentless pursuit of hunters. But now with Zhao Mings assistance, Mie Tians strength had recovered to its peak within a few days. Of course, the Mie Tian Spear, his accompanying divine weapon, couldnt be restored in a short time. Not bad, my brother, youve done well Mie Tian, feeling the surging power within himself, patted Zhao Ming on the shoulder with a smile and said, Next, I must strive to break through to the Legendary Realm, to reach the Divine Realm. As long as I can achieve the Demi-God Realm, I will be able to reach the True God status in an incredibly short time. After all, I have been a deity for thousands of years These Saints that fell to the mortal world had their powers sealed, but once they break through the Legendary Realm to the Demi-God Realm, they can rapidly ascend to the True God status and then reach the pinnacle they once attained in an extremely short amount of time! After all, the powers they possessed were not eradicated, just temporarily sealed, and breaking through the Legendary Realm would unseal them! Congratulations! Zhao Ming quickly offered his compliments. However, deep down, he didnt feel any joy, but rather a hint of trepidation. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once Mie Tian has regained his strength, does it mean that I will no longer be of use? Zhao Ming couldnt help but think to himself. As if seeing through Zhao Mings thoughts, Mie Tian cracked a smile, and with a wave of his hand, Zhao Ming suddenly felt as if something inside him shattered. The previously capped Vitality Points and Mental Strength started to grow slowly. Whats happening to me A look of surprise appeared on Zhao Mings face as he turned towards Mie Tian. I told you, so long as you earnestly help me to recover, then I would make you my subordinate deity! Mie Tian laughed heartily and said, For now, its just about your recovery. When I step into the Divine Realm, Ill teach you how to quickly master the Power of Law that you have already comprehended. By then, you too will be able to rapidly enter the Divine Realm Th-thank you, Master! Zhao Ming knelt on one knee, his face full of gratitude. Haha, what master? We are brothers! Mie Tian hoisted Zhao Ming to his feet, a trace of indescribable weirdness flickering in his eyes. Song Jian, in the Divine World, had no idea that quite a few Saints had already broken through to godhood and entered the Divine World. He had devoured a strand of the Power of Law in the temple of the Goddess of Wisdom and Aggression and then stopped. There were still three law crystals remaining, but Song Jian didnt dare to continue devouring them. Instead, he turned to renovating the entire temple, examining the defense mechanisms outside the temple. Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. Song Jian had gotten a good grasp of the Power Laws, and the adverse effects caused by backlash had completely vanished. He could now continue to devour the law crystals. By now, the original Goddess Temple had undergone a complete transformation. In some parts, Song Jian had even used Divine to remodel it. Now, except for the name of the temple, the entire place could be said to belong solely to Song Jian. The plaque above the Main Temple Gate, which originally read Temple of War and Aggression, had disappeared, replaced by a constantly rotating vortex. The new name of the temple seemed to be brewing. Song Jian knew that if his power did not increase in the upcoming period, the temple would name itself based on the Power of Law he had already mastered! If I dont continue to devour, will the temple become the Temple of Time and Power? Song Jian couldnt help but chuckled, finding the name somewhat awkward. With that thought, Song Jian reached into his inventory and pulled out another Law Crystal, this one of the War Law. Then, Song Jians consciousness, like tentacles, began to wrap around the War Law Crystal. In an instant, a pained voice echoed throughout the temple as Song Jian once again began to acquire the power of the War Law. In the blink of an eye, over a month had passed, and Song Jian had devoured all three Law Crystals. By now, Song Jian had mastered five Powers of Law: the Time Law, Power Laws, War Law, Wisdom Law, and Law of Invasion. Additionally, Song Jian had also begun to grasp the Law of Flames, and with time, he would fully master it. This is the power of a mid-tier divine deity! Song Jian clenched his fists, and a surge of power emerged from his fists, condensing into a solid Divine Flame that enshrouded his entire fist. Just then, a cold voice suddenly rang out. Master, invaders detected, please be alert, invaders detected, please be alert! Song Jian was startled, and with a mere thought, a translucent screen appeared before his eyes, displaying the scene outside the Spatial Rift. At that moment, the defensive formation was in a state of readiness, not yet activated. In the distance, a group of about a hundred alien creatures was slowly approaching, and further behind them, Song Jian saw three figures in black robes. They seemed to be controlling the alien creatures, but their faces and forms were obscured by the black robes and hoods, leaving it unclear whether they were aliens or divinities who had entered the Divine World. Array Spirit, stay alert, activate the Holy Spirit Warriors, and prepare to strike at any moment! Song Jian commanded. As you command, Master! After gaining control of the temple, Song Jians first action was to take control of the defensive array. The ingenious defensive array set up by the Goddess of Wisdom and Invasion was truly remarkableCmade up of ninety-nine interconnected Legendary Level formations, one linked to the other, with an incredibly sturdy defense. As long as the energy supply was continuous, it would withstand even the attack of a Main God Level being, making it impossible to breach the god-level defenses. Just then, Song Jian saw the alien creatures outside the array, as if stimulated by something, began to roar madly, rushing toward the position of the Spatial Rift. As they neared the Spatial Rift, a pale golden barrier appeared, blocking their charge. Thud, thud, thud~ Dozens of the alien creatures violently collided with the pale golden barrier, ending up bruised and swollen. At the same time, streaks of plasma began to flow on the surface of the barrier, striking back with electric counterattacks at any sign of assault and continuously lashing the bodies of the alien creatures. PS: Thank you Yi Ye Qu Shang Luan for the donation of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1694 - Chapter 1694 Chapter 1695 Holy Spirit Warrior Chapter 1694: Chapter 1695 Holy Spirit Warrior Chapter 1694: Chapter 1695 Holy Spirit Warrior Song Jian, after taking control of the entire temple and its magical array, began to transform the array. The previous counterattack, akin to heavenly tribulation thunder, consumed too much energy. Although a single strike could kill an alien monster, the damage was clearly excessive. What was supposed to be a god-level array, ended up having its energy entirely depleted by just a few thousand Legendary Realm alien monsters. The current array could no longer condense thunderclouds but merely triggered plasma that enveloped the entire light screen. Not only did this reduce the damage the light screen had to endure, but each plasma attack, while not turning the alien monsters into dust, inflicted serious injuries that rendered them incapable of continuing the fight. Most importantly, the consumption had been reduced by more than half. With such a level of defensive counterattack, even if a hundred times more alien monsters came, they would not be able to breach the defenses or drain its energy entirely. Behind the alien monsters, three alien tribal leaders dressed in black robes looked extremely displeased. Moxido, it seems your information was wrong. The defensive power of this temple hasnt been exhausted an alien leader with black scales on his cheeks and snake-like pupils hissed softly. Damn it, how can this be? More than a month ago, I clearly felt this temple being attacked, and someone even managed to break into the Spatial Rift. Why, why is it like this! Moxido, with the head of a lizard, his face contorted with rage as he hissed angrily, sticking out his long tongue. Perhaps the one who invaded the temple has already taken control over it said another tribal leader beside him with two horns on his head, shaking his head. Impossible, Kari. The one who invaded the temple was also an alien, I could feel the terrifying aura emanating from it, that of a true god-level strength Moxido shook his head and said, You know, our kind cannot completely occupy a deitys temple. We can only plunder. But after that god-level power entered, it seemed to remain in the temple and never came out, so I figured it had fallen within the temple The other two companions felt a chill in their hearts. They knew that the deitys temples were not easy to invade. The outer defense array was just the first barrier. Some deitys temples were filled with dangers where an inadvertent misstep could lead to doom. It only exhausted the arrays energy before, without destroying it. More than a month has passed, and the array, having absorbed natural energy, might have restored some of its power Moxido hesitated. God-level arrays could automatically absorb ambient energy to recover, but the efficiency of such absorption was low. In cases of intense energy depletion during battle, the effect was limited. Exactly, it must be so. The power of this temples array cant be this low Moxido seemed to recall something, speaking with a hint of excitement. Alright, get ready. Its our turn to take the field. With the capability of these cannon fodders, its impossible to break through this defense array! Jonas, with a face full of black scales, turned solemn as he removed his hood, his dark gold serpentine pupils emitting an unusual glow. Over a hundred Legendary Realm alien monsters could not possibly shake the defensive array. The three alien leaders drew their weapons and began charging towards the Spatial Rift. It turns out there are only three god-level aliens The corners of Song Jians mouth curled up slightly. Song Jian, wielding control over the Power of Law in five different forms, was also ready to test how much his strength had increased. These three god-level aliens would be perfect as trial opponents! Holy Spirit Warriors, prepare to strike! Song Jian commanded. In an instant, the semi-transparent light screen lit up with hundreds of pale gold points of light. These were the Holy Spirit Warriors from the Sacred Spirit Temple in Song Jians Shattered Divine Realm. After taking possession of the temple, it mysteriously connected with Song Jians Shattered Divine Realm, allowing Song Jian to integrate the Holy Spirit Warriors with the defense array. This not only enhanced the strength of the Holy Spirit Warriors but also strengthened the counterattacking force of the defense array. Sear?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ Moxido gripped a massive hammer, larger than its own body, and smashed it fiercely against the defense light screen. Meanwhile, Jonas with the serpent pupils took out a small crossbow. Aiming at the light screen, he pulled the trigger, and in an instant, a bolt shot straight as a line, hitting the light screen and causing a large burst of plasma to scatter in all directions. Ah! Moxido suddenly let out a scream of agony. Its entire body was pressed against the surface of the light screen, enveloped by strand after strand of plasma. From a distance, it looked like a giant Light Cocoon. Break the Law~ With an angry roar, Moxido broke through the light cocoon, resisting the attraction of plasma from the light screen, and like a cannonball, traced an arc in the air before being thrown out forcefully. By the time Moxido stood up again, his entire body was charred, and traces of electrical burns were visible on his skin, with his Vitality Points reduced by more than half. Moxido, you stay aside and rest for a while. To break through the light screen defense, we still need long-range attacks to avoid injury! Karli, who had two horns on her head, waved her Magic Staff and cast a Healing Skill on the disheveled Moxido before speaking slowly. Karli, Jonas, I have a feeling weve been tricked. This defensive formation doesnt seem to be low on energy at all. That last strike was powerful enough to match a full-force blow from a divine-level powerhouse, otherwise, I wouldnt have been injured so badly! Moxido tore open his clothes, exposing his almost charred chest. Although Karli had already released the Healing Skill on him, the severity of the injuries still caused Karli and Jonas to feel a surge of alarm. Do you mean to say that this temple has been occupied? Karli asked with a frown. Yes, its very likely it has been occupied. Moreover, its probably been occupied by a deity, only they can control the temple, control the temples defensive formation Moxido said with an ugly expression on his face. A deity, a lone deity? Karlis eyes brightened, and her face involuntarily showed a hint of greed. The divinity of a deity is the ultimate delicacy. Ever since I tasted it three hundred years ago, I still cant forget that taste! The two horns on Karlis head shone with a faint blue light, making them look like two horns made of ice. Then I will take that deitys Divine Flame, just in time, my crossbow needs to be tempered with Divine Flame to be upgraded! Jonas said expressionlessly. Damn it, what do I get? Moxidos face turned ugly. You can get the deitys divine body and all the items in the temple. If youre lucky, you might even be able to plunder some Power of Law Karli said with a charming laugh. After considering for a moment, Moxido snorted coldly, acquiescing to this distribution method. If thats the case, lets continue. After all, theres only one of them As soon as Karli finished speaking, she suddenly saw warriors appearing behind the light screen, each over two meters tall and clad in golden armor. These are Holy Spirit Warriors! Jonass face suddenly turned ugly; he could not have imagined how, in just over a months time, this deity managed to build the Sacred Spirit Temple and create so many Holy Spirit Warriors. This is a bit tricky, Moxido, these Holy Spirit Warriors are up to you! Karli shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly. Leave it to me, roar~ Moxido gauged the weight of his heavy hammer in hand and let out a bellow. Chapter 1695 - Chapter 1695 Chapter 1696 Main Deity Temple Chapter 1695: Chapter 1696: Main Deity Temple Chapter 1695: Chapter 1696: Main Deity Temple Song Jian took a glance at the three divine-level foreign races outside the formation, released the Holy Spirit Warrior, then shut the monitoring window. After all, three divine-level powerhouses alone couldnt possibly breach the defense, especially a godly defensive formation controlled by Song Jian himself. At this moment, one after another, the temples within the Divine World suddenly burst into light, a sign that the deities had ascended to the Divine World and taken control of their residing temples; it also indicated that the opening of the Pantheon was imminent. Outside the sealing light curtain of the Pantheon, the Bright God clenched his teeth and glared hatefully at the distant temples, which were awakening one by one; resentment surged in his heart. I am the most powerful deity right now, yet I can only watch as they catch up one after another. Damn it, I will not accept this! The face of the Bright God, originally handsome, twisted with fury. His Light Divine Power surged like a tide, spreading in all directions. Any creature that sensed his terrifying divine power either fled in terror or dared not run, simply prostrating on the ground, emitting pitiful moans. Teehee, is it hard to contain yourself? A giggling voice came from behind the Bright God, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, instantly sobering him. He turned around and saw a person who looked like a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old girl, sitting on a rock less than ten meters away from the Bright God, swinging her legs back and forth and watching him with clear interest. Mesa, have you recovered too? A look of surprise crossed the face of the Bright God. Mesa was also a deity of Main God Level, but her approach to cultivation was different from his. Mesas strength was built bit by bit without the infusion of the Power of Faith. Therefore, even in the game world, not many knew of the deity named Mesa. Yet, Mesa had a place among the twelve seats of the Main Deities within the Pantheon. One must understand that in the Divine World, the number of deities with Main God Level might not be many, but there were certainly more than twelve. Those who held a seat among the twelve Main Deities of the Pantheon were all of formidable strength, at the very least far surpassing the average Main God Level deities. It was by leveraging the immense power of the Church of Light that the Bright God had regained his divine strength. The mightier the deity had been before falling to the mortal realm, the stronger the seal on their powers, the more difficult it was to break through. The Bright God had never expected Mesa to re-enter the Divine World just over a month after him. For a moment, the Bright God felt a deep wariness towards Mesa. If not for the tens of millions of believers supplying him with Power of Faith, he knew he was no match for Mesa. Lord of Terror, Mesa, you cant enter your Main Sanctuary either, can you? The Bright God seemed to think of something and couldnt help but sneer. Yes, its because we both built our Main Temples in the God Mountain Range. If I had known, I wouldnt have built my Main Temple there Mesa sighed with a sense of helplessness, But there are benefits to this as well. At least my temple wont be occupied by those foreign races and looted. Hehe, Ive heard that quite a few deities temples have been taken over and ransacked by foreign races over the past decade. Tsk tsk, I wonder if those deities, upon returning to their temples and seeing such desolation, will just break down and cry, haha~ Hmph! With a cold snort, the Bright God turned away and looked towards the highest peak of the God Mountain Range, where the Pantheon was located. In the central square of the Pantheon stood a tall stone tower, fitted with a massive sacred bell decorated with many small compartments. At this time, seven or eight compartments had already lit up with flames, indicating that a temple had come under the control of a deity and connected with the Pantheon. Once two-thirds of the compartments on the sacred bell were illuminated, it would signify the Pantheons reopening and the lifting of the seal over the God Mountain Range. Then, the twelve Main Deity-level powerhouses would be able to return to the God Mountain Range. What, still fixated on the God Kings scepter? Hehe, tell me, why do you care so much about that lightning scepter when you dont even master the laws of thunder and lightning? The Lord of Terror, Mesa, gazed at the Bright God, puzzled, Even if you could pick up that lightning scepter, you wouldnt be able to use it. Could it be that you truly covet the throne of the God King? Mesa, you have no idea what the God Kings scepter represents The Bright God looked at Mesa with scorn, not deigning to explain anything to her. Come on, just talk. You cant get in right now anyway, so its a good time for a chat! Meishayin shrugged her shoulders, not caring at all about the attitude of the God of Light. They had been interacting for over a thousand years and knew each other very well. Even their Main Temples were situated on two adjacent peaks, making them practically neighbors. Hmph! The God of Light shook his head. He wasnt willing to share this secret with anyone else. Sarch* The Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So boring The Lord of Terror, Meishayin, pouted and boredly looked around before muttering to herself, I wonder when the other ten will come back. I really want to see what they look like when they cant get into their homes, whether they are as amusing as this guy here~ Just then, a thunderous roar suddenly came from the God Mountain Range, like a bolt of lightning striking down from the sky, slamming hard into one of the Main Temples within the range. Crack~ A sound of shattering arose, as the divine mark floating above the seventh Main Temple in the God Mountain Range was directly smashed to pieces by the force of this thunderbolt. In an instant, the brilliance on the surface of the temple dimmed as if it had turned to stone. The God of Light and the Lord of Terror both revealed surprised expressions. After exchanging a glance, they looked together towards the God Mountain Range. The Lord of Terror, Meishayin, even rubbed her eyes, her face showing disbelief. Fallen, fallen, how could this be, how is it possible Meishayin suddenly screamed, a trace of fear emerging deep in her heart. The destruction of the divine mark meant that the owner of the temple had fallen. It should be noted that the temples in the God Mountain Range all belonged to Main God Level beings. Such powerful beings could actually fall in the game world? Hehe, its the temple of the Creation Deity The God of Light laughed softly, as if he thought of something. The Creation God Muhantus, has he fallen? The Lord of Terror, Meishayin, was momentarily absent-minded. It was well known that in the divine battle thousands of years ago, the Creation Deity had not fallen. Yet, after descending to the mortal world and becoming a Legendary Realm warrior, he had completely perished. Such an end, not only unexpected for the Creation Deity, but probably unimaginable for any other Main God Level being. This was a Main God Level being! Meishayin talked to herself, her eyes unfocused, as if she had thought of something, she shook her head and sighed. PS: A big thank you to The Sleep-Loving Homebody Pig for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1696 - Chapter 1696 Chapter 1697 Stripping Chapter 1696: Chapter 1697: Stripping Chapter 1696: Chapter 1697: Stripping The God of Creation, due to the great catastrophe, fell from grace into the mortal world, and unexpectedly perished in the game world, which shocked the God of Light and the God of Terror who had always been guarding the God Mountain Range. Could a Main God Level fallen in the mortal realm? the God of Terror murmured, feeling a chill run down his spine, and at the same time, he felt fortunate, Who knows how many Main God temples will remain after the Pantheon opens For those at the Legendary Realm, the fall of a deity was too tempting, and some Legendary Realm powerhouses, whose lives had already reached their end, went all in, betting everything for the chance at divine status and Divine Flames that could lead to divinity. Most Legendary Realm warriors died completely while besieging the saints, but in the game world, there were always some lucky ones and strong ones who managed to besiege and track down the exposed saints, obtaining their divine status and even the Power of Law, eventually making that step to become divine powerhouses! The temple of the God of Creation had already been sealed, and all the other temples radiated divine light, but the temple of the God of Creation had not a single glimmer, looking like a gray stone carving. With the temple of the God of Creation sealed, only the one who killed the God of Creation and obtained the divine relics the God of Creation dropped could possibly unlock this temple. The fall of the God of Creation, for other deities, was just a minor episode, as battles and kills among deities occurred nearly every day in the Divine World, and the fall of a deity was not a rare occurrence. At this moment, Song Jian was sitting quietly in the temple, quietly waiting for the name of the temple to appear, when suddenly a rumbling noise came from outside the temple, followed by numerous divine energies appearing out of thin air, falling from the sky above the temple. Whats going on? Song Jian thought, waving his right hand, and the semi-transparent surveillance screen reappeared in front of him. At that time, hundreds of Holy Spirit Warriors continuously besieged two divine aliens, and above them, a cluster of storm clouds gathered, a purple thunderbolt thick as a bucket, quickly brewing, ready to strike at any moment. Is this divine energy from one of those divine aliens? Song Jian couldnt help but smile. In the modification of the divine level formation, Song Jian did not abandon all the previous settings, when facing powerful enemies, the Thunderclap Strike Array in the divine level formation would activate, three times more powerful than the previous thundercloud formation, perfect for dealing with divine powerhouses. At that moment, the Holy Spirit Warriors surrounded the two divine aliens, and if they were killed, they would be resurrected within the divine defense array and attack again, like a net of people, firmly pinning them in place. Get away! Jonass serpent eyes emitted a fierce glow, instantly turning the dozen Holy Spirit Warriors in front of him into statues. Suddenly, a three-meter-long serpent tail grew out from behind Jonas, sweeping ferociously at the petrified Holy Spirit Warriors. Boom~ A rumbling sound rose as the petrified Holy Spirit Warriors instantly turned into dust, but quickly, within the defense array, another dozen Holy Spirit Warriors rushed towards them. The Holy Spirit Warriors consumed the energy of the array, and after Song Jians modification, unless more than fifty divine powerhouses attacked continuously for over six hours, the energy would not be completely drained. If only Legendary Realm monsters attacked, then only plasma on the screen was needed, no matter how many Legendary Realm monsters came, they were not feared for draining the energy completely. And with Song Jian in the temple, he could replenish the energy stone at any time, so he did not fear energy consumption, which is why the Holy Spirit Warriors could keep reviving from afar incessantly. Boom~ Yet another purple thunderbolt struck down from the sky, fiercely hitting another person on the head. Instantly, a massive amount of Divine presence filled the Pantheon, making Song Jians smile grow even wider. Let me leave, I swear Ill never come close to this place again! Now, only Jonas was left being besieged by more than three hundred Holy Spirit Warriors, filling him with both shock and fear! Looking up, a hint of purple began to bloom again within the vortex amid the thunderclouds, and a look of utter desperation appeared on Jonass face. Previously, fewer than a hundred Holy Spirit Warriors had been enough to keep Jonas running ragged; now, with more than three hundred of them besieging Jonas, there was no possibility of escape left for him. Holy Spirit Warriors fearlessly pounced on Jonas one after the other, and the oppressive aura of the purple thunderbolts above grew even thicker, looking as if they could fall at any moment, shattering Jonass spirit. Kill me, and you will not obtain my Power of Law. If you spare my life, I can consolidate my Power of Law into an orb for you! Jonas suddenly roared loudly. Upon hearing this, Song Jians heart stirred, and with a slight wave of his right hand, the three hundred or more Holy Spirit Warriors surrounding Jonas immediately stopped their assault. Even the purple thunderbolt above, laden with energy as if ready to strike, did not fall. Jonass heart was in his throat, watching the purple thunderbolt above with a face full of terror. Seeing that it didnt fall, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking around, Holy Spirit Warriors had him completely encircled; though they didnt attack, they also didnt let him leave. Jonas took a deep breath, finding himself with no other option, he had to take a gamble; he didnt even have the status to have a direct conversation with Song Jian. Jonas trembled all over, and soon, in front of his chest, a light group the size of a fingernail slowly began to form. In a short while, a pale-yellow orb appeared at his chest. Spit~ S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and Jonass vitality suddenly weakened, his Vitality Points quickly dropping below half, and even the upper limit of his Vitality Points significantly reduced. Clutching the Power of Law orb that had formed, Jonas hesitated for a moment, then clenched his teeth and threw the orb in his hand toward the Pantheon. In a short time, the Power of Law orb appeared in Song Jians hands. After a careful look, Song Jian smiled slightly and waved his right hand, and the three hundred or so Holy Spirit Warriors immediately cleared a path for Jonas. Jonas let out a breath, feeling relief as his heart, which had been held in suspense, finally settled down. It seemed that the master of the Pantheon did not intend to go back on his word. Watching Jonas slowly retreat, the Holy Spirit Warriors returned to the defensive formation and disappeared from sight, while Song Jian watched the Power of Law orb in his hand and burst into hearty laughter. I never expected that the Power of Law could actually separate itself so effortlessly. Good, good, Ive gained another way to acquire the Power of Law! Song Jian laughed heartily, his divine sense unfurling like tentacles, wrapping around the Earth Power of Law orb in his hand. Shortly after, a grunt of discomfort was heard inside the Pantheon. Even though it was not his first time experiencing it, the sensation of integrating the Power of Law was still terribly unpleasant, making even Song Jian struggle to endure it. Chapter 1697 - Chapter 1697 Chapter 1698 Transplantation Chapter 1697: Chapter 1698: Transplantation Chapter 1697: Chapter 1698: Transplantation Half a month later, the number of True Gods that had entered the Divine World had exceeded fifty. Most of them were god-level powerhouses who had fallen to the mortal realm and now had regained their divine powers, re-entering the Divine World. However, there were also many who had hunted down saints, obtained their divinity and Divine Flames, and became new deities. In front of the God Mountain Range, already five Main God Level powerhouses and Bright Gods, like the God of Terror, were quietly waiting at the foot of the mountain. Their gazes were fixed on the holy bell atop the tower. At this moment, a third of the bells cells had already ignited with flames. Only the remaining third needed to light up before the restrictions outside the God Mountain Range would be broken, the holy bell would ring, and the Pantheon would open once again. Everyone was silently waiting for the moment when the bell would toll. On the other side, Song Jian had completely mastered the Power of the Earth Law. He had not expected that the moment he gained full control over the Power of the Earth Law, his Five Elements Escape Skill, which had already been upgraded to full level and even advanced to a god-level skill, would undergo yet another transformation. The most significant change within the Five Elements Escape Skill was the Earth Escape. Not only had the skill become instant-cast, but its use also did not consume any Mental Strength. Moreover, it acted like a form of cultivation, allowing him to enhance his own cultivation level. This was a pleasant surprise! Using the skill not only does not deplete any Mental Strength but also enhances my own power like cultivation. Could this be the true nature of a god-level skill? Song Jian couldnt help but muse aloud, his gaze shifting to the gold, fire, water, and wood escapes within the Five Elements Escape Skill, hopeful for their transformations as well. Should the remaining four escapes also be enhanced, the Five Elements Escape Skill might ascend once more. Song Jians gaze could not help but fall on the Fire Law, which he had already comprehended. Since the Earth Law had been completely mastered and the Earth Escape enhanced, Song Jians next target had become the Fire Escape. To fully master the Law of Flames on my own intuition alone would require decades, maybe even a hundred years. I must find another way Song Jian thought to himself. Calculating time, Song Jian realized the Paso Fruit Tree was about to bear fruit again. He wondered how many Paso Fruits would this time? sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each Posuo Fruit contained a trace of the Power of Law. Although it was always random which Laws power it contained, fortunately, Song Jian possessed the Swallowing the Sky technique and skills like the Blazing Fire Furnace to refine the Power of Law. No matter what, these Posuo Fruits would advance the Powers of Law he had mastered! With this thought, Song Jian willed it and instantly moved from the Divine World to the Tree of Life within the Shattered Divine Realm. About that time, because of the existence of the Tree of Life, the fragment of the universe where the Paso Fruit Tree was located had become much more stable than before. Song Jian could feel the roots of the Tree of Life continuously reaching out towards the surrounding fragments of the universe. In fact, two of these fragments had been tightly grasped by the roots and were slowly being pulled towards the Tree of Lifes fragment. As time passed, the fragment of the universe where the Tree of Life resided would surely slowly merge with the approaching fragments, eventually forming a stable realm! By then, these star-like fragments of the universe might even integrate into a complete universe, a whole new world! A hundred years, a thousand years, or ten thousand years? Song Jian couldnt help but smile. Even the lifespans of deities are finite, and he did not know if he would live to see the day a new universe was born. Song Jian walked slowly on the ground, and along the way, countless creatures that appeared monstrous bowed reverently towards him as if true believers were worshiping their deity. It could be felt that the Power of Faith had increased a lot compared to before. In this fragmented universe, because of the Tree of Lifes existence, Song Jian in all living beings was simply like a divine spirit who had saved the world! At first, in the fragmented universe, only a dozen Legendary Realm powerhouses who guarded the World Tree believed in Song Jian, but gradually, the news of Song Jian and the Tree of Life started to spread throughout the entire fragmented universe, and more and more people of this universe began to believe in Song Jian, believe in the Tree of Life. The area where the Tree of Life resided had now become a Sacred Land, with a large number of creatures worshipping there every day! No wonder the power of faith in my Shattered Divine Realm is growing more and more, its just a pity that I dare not use these divine powers recklessly! Song Jian couldnt help but sigh in his heart. At this time, the power of faith in the Shattered Divine Realm had exceeded three hundred points, which was several times the amount of divine power stored before. If Song Jian dared to use these powers of faith, he could at least construct a Divine Country building, or repair a large part of the edge of the Shattered Divine Realm, but unfortunately, Song Jian didnt dare to touch even a bit of it without fully understanding the nature of the power of faith. Coming to the Paso Fruit Tree, Song Jian found that this time there were a total of five Posuo Fruits on the tree. At the moment, the five Posuo Fruits were still somewhat green, not yet fully ripe; they needed at least another ten days to mature completely. Song Jian pondered for a moment, raised his right hand, and enveloped the entire Paso Fruit Tree. Threads of the Power of Law began to ripple, converging towards the Paso Fruit Tree. The Time Law! Soon, the originally greenish Posuo Fruits quickly showed a tinge of redness, and as time passed, the red became more and more pronounced. Meanwhile, the environment around the Paso Fruit Tree suddenly turned grey, losing all its nutrients, becoming like a desert. Quickly, the five Posuo Fruits fully ripened. Song Jian harvested all of them and turned his gaze towards the Paso Fruit Tree. At that moment, the tree seemed to be no different from usual, but Song Jian could clearly feel that the potential of the Paso Fruit Tree seemed to have been slightly overdrawn, and the surrounding nutrients also, under the catalysis of the worldly laws, had lost almost thirty days worth of sustenance. Energy conservation exists in the real world, and there should be a similar principle in the game world. I used the Time Law to accelerate the Paso Fruit Tree by about ten days, and the result not only consumed some of the trees potential but also depleted the surrounding nutrients by thirty days, which is an irreversible loss. To merely hasten the ripening of the Posuo Fruit by ten days feels a bit like a loss that wasnt worth the effort, Song Jian, touching the now sand-like soil beneath the Paso Fruit Tree, couldnt help but inwardly sigh. This catalytic effect, if used once or twice occasionally, is fine, but it cant be abused, otherwise, the entire Paso Fruit Tree will exhaust its potential and eventually wither away. Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before his eyes: System: Do you want to transplant the Paso Fruit Tree to the Shattered Divine Realm and cultivate it using the Incense Divine Power? Yes/No What, the Paso Fruit Tree can be transplanted to the Divine Country now? Song Jian was stunned and quickly started to check the property introduction. Song Jian had long wanted to transplant this Paso Fruit Tree into the Shattered Divine Realm, but the system had stated that there were no resources in the Shattered Divine Realm that could sustain the cultivation of the Paso Fruit Tree. Once transplanted, in just a few years, the fruit tree would die due to nutrient loss! PS: Thank you to Mo Luo for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1698 - Chapter 1698 Chapter 3699 Second Place Player Chapter 1698: Chapter 3699: Second Place Player? Chapter 1698: Chapter 3699: Second Place Player? The Paso Fruit Tree was not only extremely useful to peak legendary realm powerhouses, but also like a bug-like existence to divine realm powerhouses. Song Jian had seen many divine level plants, but only the Paso Fruits contained a trace of the Power of Law, and this strand of Power of Law could take root in the body of whoever absorbed it, like a seed. With some time and effort spent in contemplation, one could completely master the Power of Law within the Paso Fruit. Sar?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Furthermore, for Song Jian who possessed the Swallowing the Sky technique and the Blazing Fire Furnace, a large number of Posuo Fruits could not only be directly devoured to absorb their encapsulated Power of Law, but using the Blazing Fire Furnace, he could also smelt law essence fragments to enhance the prowess of the Power of Law that he had not yet fully mastered. It was simply a godly fruit that offered nothing but benefits. Transplant! Song Jian couldnt wait to make a choice. In an instant, the soil within a hundred-meter radius of the Paso Fruit Tree, along with the tree itself, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only a huge pit on the ground, which was fifty or sixty meters deep. With a thought, Song Jians divine consciousness entered into the Shattered Divine Realm; indeed, in the divine plant garden, a tall divine tree stood erect. System: Divine plant detected within the Shattered Divine Realm, the Paso Fruit Tree. Would you like to bind it to this divine realm? Bind! Song Jian immediately made the selection, and the detailed attributes of the Paso Fruit Tree appeared before his eyes. At the very bottom of the detailed attributes, there was a line of grey system prompt. The tree has long suffered from insufficient nourishment, limiting its potential. It will completely wither in a hundred and thirty years. Use divine power to nourish it and address the issue of insufficient potential! The Paso Fruit Tree has already been damaged, yet I had no clue Song Jian shook his head, immediately channeling the divine power within the Shattered Divine Realm to nourish the Paso Fruit Tree. Soon, the divine power dissolved away like flowing water, and in a short time, the three hundred plus points of divine power had been expended. However, after the nourishment of divine power, the Paso Fruit Tree grew over three meters taller, its trunk thickened, its branches and leaves became more luxuriant, and it appeared much more robust, radiating a vigorous vitality from inside out. Divine power actually has this effect, hehe, if I use the Time Law to ripen the fruits in the future, I can consume divine power instead of depleting the trees own potential, Song Jian said with a smile on his face, feeling as if a grand avenue was unfolding before him. Leaving the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian returned to the temple. As he had gained control over another law of earth, the temples plaque, which was already close to birthing a divine name, once again became chaotic. Hehe, I wonder when my divine name will finally emerge, Song Jian shook his head, pulled out five Paso Fruits from his inventory, hesitated for a moment, then activated Thousand Swords Art, summoned the Blazing Fire Furnace, and tossed the five Paso Fruits into the furnace. Boom~ In an instant, the fire blazed fiercely, scorching the bottom of the furnace. A faint fragrance wafted out, refreshing and delightful to the senses. Song Jian could even see that the five Paso Fruits had turned into a pool of fruit liquid, churning within the furnace. Five thread-like strands of dark gold light were slowly extracted from the liquid, beginning to coalesce. At first, the five strands of dark gold light resisted each other; although entangled, they were clearly demarcated and could not intermingle. However, as the smelting process went on, small grey impurities drifted out from the five strands of dark gold, causing the golden light on the surface to become increasingly bright. Ultimately, even the golden strands were smelted into a pool of golden liquid, merging into one, transforming into a crystal the size of a fingernail. Boom~ Another roar, the blazing fires in the furnace slowly extinguished, the lid opened, and out flew a crystal the size of a fingernail, looking rather like a golden bead. But upon closer inspection, it was clear that this golden bead actually had countless tiny facets, which reflected a rainbow of divine light under the illumination. The Essence of Law! This was a complete Essence of Law, not the fragmented essences of law Song Jian had smelted before, with far more formidable effects! Song Jian smiled faintly, his divine consciousness beginning to entwine with this Essence of Law. By then, Song Jian had fully grasped six kinds of the Powers of Law, with only the power of flame yet to be mastered. This Essence of Law could be used to elevate his power of flame. Once successful, Song Jian would have complete mastery over these Powers of Law. Even among the medium divine entities, he was a formidable presence, and from becoming a high-level divine entity, he was only a step away! Meanwhile, the one called Destroyer strode proudly toward the gateway to the Divine World, an arrogant expression on his face. Trailing closely behind him was a player, whose face was flushed with excitement and tinged with a hint of anxiety. That player was Zhao Ming, who had used the Transmission Arrays between various cities to plunder the restorative resources sold in more than a dozen cities. Almost all of these resources were of legendary quality, and with such an abundance at his disposal, Destroyer had fully recovered his strength, breaking through to the Legendary Realm, and reaching the true level of divinity. Right after Destroyer became a divine being, he kept his word and shared the secret of breaking into divinity with Zhao Ming. Then, with Destroyers help, Zhao Ming, too, quickly broke through the Legendary Realm and reached the Demi-God Realm, and in the days that followed, he reached the pinnacle of the Demi-God Realm. In a mere matter of tens of days, Zhao Ming, with the aid of Destroyer, had scaled heights that would take other players years, or even decades, to achieve. The pinnacle of the Demi-God Realm, who would have thought that I, Zhao Ming, would one day become the first second player to achieve this! Zhao Mings heart surged as he looked toward the distant entrance to the Divine World, thinking to himself. Haha, finally going back, going home! Destroyer was also brimming with excitement. Having fallen to the mortal world for such a long time, he had almost perished there. Just thinking about it gave him a shiver of fear. But fortunately, in the end, he had broken the seal and regained his former strength. Although not yet at his peak, as long as he entered the Divine World and returned to his own temple, it wouldnt take long for him to return to his peak state. Maybe he could even use this opportunity to advance further and reach the peak of a lesser divine being! Even aiming for the level of a medium divine being isnt out of the question. In the mortal plane, I have grasped another Power of Law. Once I have full mastery, I can break through the lesser divine being level and enter the realm of medium divine beings, haha! Thinking of this, Destroyer couldnt help but get excited again. Song Jian, remember to wait for me in the Divine World. When the time comes, I will let you know, the Divine World isnt so easy to navigate, hmph! Destroyer couldnt help but recall the scene when he attacked the City of Hope and met with a setback. PS: Thank you Fried Potato Dipped in Ketchup for the 1500 Qidian coins tip~ Chapter 1699 - Chapter 1699 Chapter 1700 A Quarter of an Hour Chapter 1699: Chapter 1700 A Quarter of an Hour Chapter 1699: Chapter 1700 A Quarter of an Hour Skybreaker did not know how fortunate he actually was to have encountered Song Jian and even managed to escape from his hands, which was already luckier than many Saints. In fact, at that time, Song Jian had the full capacity to kill Skybreaker, though it would have required a certain price. Song Jian was at the critical moment of advancing to the divine level and did not want any extraneous complications, therefore, he spared Skybreakers life. Otherwise, Skybreaker would have never lived until now. On the other hand, after using the essence of law, Song Jians previously comprehended Law of Flames instantly advanced to mastery level. At this moment, Song Jian had completely mastered seven powers of law, reaching the peak state of medium divine power. He only needed to master one more power of law to break through the medium divine power realm and advance to the high divine power realm. For other deities, this step might have taken decades or even a hundred years, but Song Jian, possessing the Paso Fruit Tree, could dramatically shorten this time, even down to just a few days to reach the status of a high-level god if he did not consider the cost. However, doing so would harm future interests and was not advisable. I dont need to wait for long, just a few days for enough faith-based divine power, then I can use the Time Law again to ripen the Paso Fruit Tree. At that time, I can slowly select the power of law that suits me Song Jian thought silently. After mastering the Law of Flames, Song Jians Five Elements Escape Skill was also enhanced, with his Fire Escape Skill becoming even more powerful. Simultaneously, there was a vague sense of connection between the Law of Earth and the Law of Flames, similar to when Song Jian was collecting the Sword Immortal set. The Five Elements Law, if I control three more laws, I would master the Five Elements Law. By then, the Five Elements Escape Skill might be elevated again, perhaps even surpassing the realm of divine skills! Song Jian guessed in his mind. The moment the Law of Flames was fully mastered, the title on the plaque of the Pantheon plunged into chaos once more, a grey vortex reemerging, indicating that obtaining ones own divine title was not an easy task. Song Jians strength was increasing too rapidly, something unheard of for other deities. Once a divine title was decided, it could not be changed regardless of how much strength was gained in the future, serving, in a way, as a limit to a deitys power. Days passed by, and in the blink of an eye, three months had flown by in the Divine World. Nearly two-thirds of the clock on the stepping stone in front of the Pantheon were covered in flames. Nine deities had already gathered in front of the Pantheon, all of whom possessed Main God Level strength and had their temples situated on the God Mountain Range. The seal is about to be lifted, heh, I never thought it would be so difficult to return home! a two-headed giant laughed heartily, scratching both of his heads with his hands. This was a deity of the double-headed giant race, simply wrapped in an animal hide, looking like a savage, but none of the other deities dared to underestimate him. Even the Bright God looked at him with a hint of wariness in their eyes. The double-headed giant race, by virtue of their innate genetics, was much stronger than humans, and they were usually not highly intelligent. Below the Legendary Realm, the double-headed giant race had a natural advantage over other races, but above the Legendary Realm, at the Demi-God and God Levels, it became very rare to find one. The double-headed giant deity named Xiong Xikai, who was also of Main God Level strength, was equivalent to two deities of the same level joining forces, and they were those with a mind-link and flawless coordination. Therefore, his power was ranked among the top three of the twelve Main Deities of the Pantheon. Perhaps because he was the only double-headed giant among the twelve Main Deities and rarely competed with others for benefits, he was somewhat inconspicuous within the Pantheon. However, none of the other Main Deities dared to look down on him. Kael, even if the Mount of Gods doesnt forbid it, whether the Pantheon is yours or not is still up for debate. Dont forget that you are no longer one of the twelve Main Deities, another deity with a tall stature and long, pointed ears, an Elf, sneered, speaking to one of the two heads of the giant. This two-headed giant deity named Xiong Xikai had a left head called Xiong Xi and a right head called Kael. It was indeed the right head that had spoken just now. Long-eared fellow, even if it were to happen again, I, Kael (Xiong Xi), could still reclaim a position among the twelve Main Deities! the two-headed giant said fiercely with both heads. Then I wish you get what you wish for! the deity of archery, Lokiciel, said with a slight smile. Just then, from the highest point of the Mount of Gods, suddenly came a deep, muffled bell toll. The sound of the bell seemed to grab hold of everyones hearts, causing unease and nausea, but all the godly powerhouses waiting at the base of the God Mountain Range were instantly invigorated, looking towards the light screen that enveloped the mountains. True to form, as the bell tolled, the sealing light screen on the surface of the God Mountain Range began to fade more and more, until it eventually disappeared. The moment the light screen vanished, all the deities who owned Pantheons in the God Mountain Range received the same system message simultaneously. You have a quarter of an hour to return to your own Pantheon and retrieve your personal belongings. Afterward, all Pantheons will be sealed, and only those deities who secure a position as one of the twelve Main Deities will have the privilege to enter the Pantheon! Damn it, how can a quarter of an hour possibly be enough! a deity roared in anger while flying. But such were the rules, and all deities were obliged to abide, so no one dared to challenge the system-imposed regulations at this time! All Pantheons, having been sealed at the moment of the great catastrophe, remained exactly as they were when the gods departed, with all their furnishings and objects. Yet even so, to think of gathering all the items within a vast Pantheon in just a quarter of an hour was clearly an impossible taskCthe Pantheon was simply too large. Within that quarter of an hour, all deities rushed into their own Pantheons like mad, frantically beginning to collect valuable items. These items were treasures collected over thousands of years by the deities, and losing any single one would cause heartache. But pressed for time, there was no choice but to select the most precious to take with them. A quarter of an hour, huh? A deity dressed in a tailcoat entered the temple, smiled faintly, looked around, and couldnt help but exclaim, How nostalgic, memories are everywhere, I hope I can get this Pantheon again next time! After speaking, one after another translucent figure walked out from the deitys body. These translucent figures solidified quickly after leaving his body and looked exactly like the deity himself. PS: Thank you One Night Song of Sorrow Disarray for the tip of 100 starting coins~ sea??h th n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1700 - Chapter 1700 Chapter 1701 Chaos Chapter 1700: Chapter 1701 Chaos? Chapter 1700: Chapter 1701 Chaos? In a matter of moments, hundreds of silhouettes appeared in every corner of the Main Deitys temple, methodically collecting all items into their storage spaces. In just a few short minutes, a grand palace that spanned over ten thousand square meters was utterly emptied. Wait for me, it wont be long before I return, hundreds of identical figures turned back to look at the Main Deitys temple and said in unison, creating a somewhat eerie scene. Then, the figures one by one left the temple. It was at this time that something unusual happened; one of the figures froze mid-step as it was about to leave the Main Deitys temple, petrifying into a statue that stood at the entrance of the temple. Whats going on? all the figures halted simultaneously, turning their gaze toward the one that had turned into a statue, feeling completely cut off from that particular figure at this point. Warning: You may only take what truly belongs to you. Items not owned by you are strictly forbidden from leaving the Main Deitys temple, or else you will be punished! Items not mine? The deity furrowed his brow, and after a moment as if realizing something, anger flashed across his face as he shouted, Those items are mine, mine that I gained through the death of five Main God Level powerhouses, dozens of deitiesCits mine! In an instant, all the figures roared in fury, but a cold countdown appeared before their eyes, showing less than three minutes remaining. After venting his rage, the deity was left with no choice but to glance one last time at his petrified clone standing inside the temple gate, his face twisted in a painful grimace, and he hastily left the Main Deitys temple. Once they had left the Main Deitys temple, all the figures converged into one of them, and just like that, the petrified clone, now seemingly a completely different person, was irreversibly severed from him. Damn it The deitys complexion turned ugly. Not only had he failed to take the most important relic, but even his ability to create clones had shown a flaw, leaving him with an intense feeling of loss outweighing his gains. A quarter of an hour had passed, and all the deities had left the Main Deitys temple, some even departing the God Mountain Range; at this moment, no one dared to challenge the rules of the system. Soon, apart from the Pantheon at the peak of Mount of Gods and the already sealed Main Deitys temple, the other nine temples started to show hints of a stone-like grey from their roofs. Within moments, these nine temples became petrified like the sealed ones, losing their divine luster. Are we just ordinary deities now? One deity laughed bitterly, his face full of self-mockery. Once loftily superior, they were inexplicably cast down to the mortal realm, a fate strong enough to provoke crippling self-doubt in someone without a fortified spirit. sea??h th novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meanwhile, Song Jian was diligently using the Time Law and faith divine power to hasten the ripening of the Paso Fruit Tree. Over three months, Song Jian had managed to ripen Paso Fruits five times, obtaining nearly twenty fruits. Within the Five Elements Law, he had added both the Law of Metal and the Law of Water. However, to Song Jians frustration, the Posuo Fruit embodying the Wood Law remained elusive. The Law Fragments contained within the Posuo Fruit were completely random. Without the Wood Law appearing, Song Jian had no alternative. By now, the Power of Law he controlled had reached nine, equivalent to the peak of High God Level deities, just one short of reaching the Main God Level powerhouse status. From an ordinary-level divine powerhouse to almost stepping into Main God Level, it had taken Song Jian merely several months; if other deities were to know this, they would be scared out of their wits. You must understand that many gods of lesser strength have not seen any increase in their might over thousands of years; even for a Main God Level powerhouse, the rate of strength growth is not as terrifying as that of Song Jian! Song Jian let out a breath, having spent several months constantly absorbing the essence of the Law of Devouring to enhance his control over the Power of Law, which left him feeling a bit vexed and restless. The most speechless fact for Song Jian was that the divine name of the Pantheon had not yet been cultivated. Every time it was about to manifest, Song Jian would timely take control of a new law, plunging it back into the chaos vortex. Thankfully, the Pantheon did not have its own consciousness; otherwise, it probably would have endlessly complained about Song Jian. At that moment, a dull bell toll resounded, causing Song Jians heart to suddenly leap, as if a giant hand had grasped his heart and squeezed forcefully. However, this uncomfortable feeling came quickly and vanished just as swiftly. At the same time, a system message appeared in Song Jians mind. System: The Pantheon is about to open. All deities, please prepare yourselves. The number of divine positions within the Pantheon is limited, and one must compete with others to secure a place within the Pantheon! Ordinary divine positions: three hundred and sixty; Main God Level positions: twelve; God King position: one. Divine positions need to be contested for acquisition? Three hundred and sixty divine positionsCis there really that many gods in the Divine World now? Song Jian was a little surprised, thinking to himself, But my divine name has not yet been cultivated, and I cant fully control this Pantheon, nor have I established a connection with the Pantheon. How can I compete for a divine position in the Pantheon? The divine positions in the Pantheon were actually an alternative honorary ranking list. Those deities who occupied a position in the Pantheon were undoubtedly powerful, like the two deities who had fallen to the mortal world and been killed by Song JianCthey likely did not possess any divine position in the Pantheon. Song Jian stared at the chaos vortex on the sanctuary plaque, which was brewing a divine name. After contemplating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and extended his right hand, causing the Power of Law to suddenly envelop the entire plaque. Soon, the chaos vortex on the plaque began to spin rapidly, and a complex divine script appeared on the first character of the plaque. Time? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, focusing on the divine script. Though he did not recognize the script, at the moment of its clarity, he immediately understood its meaning. Quickly, more divine scripts appeared on the sanctuary plaque, causing the Spatial Rift to tremble slightly. In an instant, Song Jian suddenly found that he had control over the entire region within the Spatial Rift, just as he did with the Shattered Divine Realm. At the same time, a flame burst forth on the sacred bell in front of the Pantheon. However, amidst the dense array of the bell, this small flame was not noticeable. At the same instant, the Pantheon that Song Jian was in linked with the Pantheon, allowing Song Jian to teleport to the Pantheon through his Pantheon at any time. God of Time and Chaos? Staring at the seven divine scripts on the plaque, a look of astonishment and doubt crossed Song Jians face. He grasped the Time Law, but regarding the Chaos Law, Song Jian had no clue whatsoever. So why did the cultivated divine name include the words Chaos? PS: Thank you to Oh Passed for the reward of 1500 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1701 - Chapter 1701 Chapter 1702 Encounter Metian Again Chapter 1701: Chapter 1702: Encounter Metian Again Chapter 1701: Chapter 1702: Encounter Metian Again Song Jian stared at the two characters for Chaos on the divine name and fell into thought. The only ability he now possessed that could be related to Chaos was the Chaos Sword Canon, which had already reached its full level. Even though it was at full level, Song Jian could clearly feel that he hadnt fully understood the Chaos Sword Canon; there was still value in further developing it. It should be noted that Song Jian had only comprehended four sword techniques from the Chaos Sword Canon: Red Dust Tribulation, Divine Fall, Star Destruction, and Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry. The other elders of the Imperial Sword Sect who mastered the Chaos Sword Canon had comprehended at least six moves, and at most, nine sword techniques. If I continue to contemplate the Chaos Sword Canon and deepen my understanding, perhaps, I could master the Chaos Law? Song Jian thought to himself. The very thought excited him. After all, the Chaos Law ranked alongside time and space in terms of tier; otherwise, why would time and chaos be listed together in the divine name? Just then, the divine temple where Song Jian was located became completely enveloped by divine light. The dazzling nine-colored divine light caused all the different races that discovered the Spatial Rift and wanted to approach to stop in their tracks, as if startled, and they all kept their distance from the area. Clearly, the strength of a high-ranking deity was not something ordinary different races dared to challenge. In the Divine World, areas occupied by high-ranking deities were forbidden zones for those different races at the Legendary Realm. Such deities could not be defeated by sheer numbers. System: The Pantheon has opened. In thirty minutes, the struggle for divine positions will begin. Would you like to be transported inside the Pantheon now? If you choose No, this will be regarded as forfeiting the struggle for a divine position. Yes/No The struggle for divine positions has started so soon? Song Jian was surprised. Considering there were three hundred and sixty regular divine positions, and it had only been a few months, unless the saints who had fallen to the mortal realm had all regained their strength and returned to the Divine World, how could there be so many deities? With my current strength, I wonder if I can compete for one of the twelve Main God positions! Song Jian said with a slight smile, his mind moved and nine fist-sized orbs began to orbit around him like satellites around a main star, exuding majesty and oppression. Transport! Song Jian made his choice, and in an instant, his figure disappeared from the spot. As soon as Song Jian disappeared, the divine temple he controlled also began to undergo changes. The original Spatial Rift was a long spatial channel that led to the space where the divine temple was located. The size of this space had been determined by the size of the Spatial Rift, but now, the channel connecting the Spatial Rift to the Divine World began to shorten gradually, until eventually, the spatial channel disappeared altogether. The divine temple, and the area around it, appeared in the Divine World, with defensive formations on the outside, and the temple began to merge with the defensive formations. From a distance, the temple appeared like a mirage in the desert, somewhat unreal, but as one approached, the mirage did not disappear: the grand Time and Chaos Divine Temple stood firmly in the desert. Although it was visible, for an ordinary deity, entering the temple was an impossible task. Previously, one only needed to break the external defensive formation to enter, but now, the temple and the formation had merged, and with the addition of the Spatial Rifts power, entry required the ability to break through spatial barriers. Only after breaking the spatial barriers would the temple truly reveal itself. In other words, the defense of a temple bearing a divine name had become even more formidable. Ordinary deities likely didnt possess the capability to break through spatial barriers; only a Main Deity specializing in the Space Law might have such power. Song Jian only felt a blur in front of his eyes, and after a slight feeling of weightlessness, he found himself in front of a magnificent templeC the Pantheon, grander than any deitys temple. Looking from afar, a vast mountain range lay like a Giant Dragon sprawled across the land, with peaks rising high every few dozen kilometers, undulating like the spine of the dragon. Atop each peak stood a petrified temple, devoid of any divine light, appearing as if they were sculptures. Shua~ ` Another burst of white light flared up, and five or six meters away from Song Jian, a figure suddenly appearedClike Song Jian, they had just been transported here. Narrowing his eyes, he unleashed the Perception Eye and looked towards the newcomer. Pfft~ A slight noise ensued, and the Perception Eye that had just formed shattered instantly as the newly arrived deity turned to look at Song Jian as well. The deity was a middle-aged man in his thirties, with a face wearing a smile that wasnt quite a smile, looking at Song Jian and said, Young fellow, prying into others affairs is quite rude! Moreover, your method of investigation is too primitive; youre lucky it was me you encountered. Had it been someone with a worse temper, it couldve sparked a divine war! Having said that, the deity didnt even bother to have a conversation with Song Jian and walked straight towards the open doors of the Pantheon, soon disappearing through them. The level of my Perception Eye is still too low, Song Jian couldnt help but lament. Using such a skill to probe a deity was almost certain to be noticed. After considering the divine accumulated, Song Jian hesitated for a moment, then spent a hundred points of divinity on the Perception Eye. Quickly, the skill icon for Perception Eye began to blur in the ability listCclearly, for the Perception Eye, a hundred points of divinity were enough to make it evolve, to undergo a qualitative change! It remains to be seen if it can advance to divine level! Song Jian thought to himself and prepared to walk towards the Pantheon. He could feel many powerful presences within the Pantheon, and even several auras emitted were stronger than his own, causing a shiver in his heart. Just having advanced to become a powerful divine being and getting formidable powers made him more cautious. Powerful force does indeed influence ones nature. If it were before, how could I possibly have used the Perception Eye to probe another deity directly? Song Jian reflected, shaking his head slightly to set his attitude straight. Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind him. Eh, Mayor Song, I didnt expect your strength to have increased so quickly; youve become a deity now, havent you? Hahaha, thats impressive, really impressive! S~ea??h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian turned his head to see a middle-aged man in chain armor looking at him in surprise. Behind him, a follower of the gods was closely trailing. A follower of the gods? A player? Song Jian was taken aback. At this stage, have players already ascended to divine level? Thats fast! Star Destruction? Have you fully recovered? Song Jian narrowed his eyes, realizing the person was none other than the frenzied deity Star Destruction, who once tried to take the City of Hope single-handedly but was nearly killed by Song Jian in three moves. He hadnt expected the other to recover so swiftly, having already made it to the Divine Temple and appearing here. Haha, thanks to good fortune, I havent returned to my peak form yet, but its not a big problem to enter the Divine World and return to my own temple, While Star Destruction was smiling broadly, the ferocity in his eyes didnt diminish one bit. He remembered his defeat at the hands of Song Jian, and how he nearly perished. This vengeance, he had always kept in mind. PS: Thanks to Calamitys Evil for the 100 starting coins reward~ ` Chapter 1702 - Chapter 1702 Chapter 1703 The Throne of God Chapter 1702: Chapter 1703: The Throne of God Chapter 1702: Chapter 1703: The Throne of God Song Jian merely glanced at Mie Tian once and paid him no further mind. Given Song Jians current strength, facing those Main God Level powerhouses was still somewhat challenging, but for an ordinary deity, none were a match for Song Jian, not to mention Mie Tian had not completely recovered. Even if he had fully recovered, he would just be a lesser deity of weak divine strength, not enough for Song Jian to bother using even one hand to extinguish. On the contrary, the player who followed behind Mie Tian was the object of Song Jians attention. Zhao Ming! This name was somewhat unfamiliar to Song Jian; it had never appeared on the Glory Rankings list. A player who hadnt even broken into the top three hundred suddenly ascended sky-high after the opening of the Divine World, leaving 99.99% of the players behind and stepping into the divine rank to enter the Divine World. Song Jian could not help but pay more attention. Demi-God Realm, it seems he has just made a breakthrough, but his aura is too unstable, the foundation too weak; its clear that his level was artificially accelerated by external forces. His true combat power, Im afraid, is probably not even as good as the peak of the Legendary Realm After carefully observing, Song Jian could not help but curl his lips disdainfully. With such strength at the Demi-God Level, even if Song Jian were in the Legendary Realm, he would not fear him. Moreover, given his current situation, trying to break through to the True God Realm was simply an impossibility, requiring a vast amount of time and energy to comprehend the Power of Law and consolidate his foundation. Otherwise, he would likely remain in the Demi-God Realm for the rest of his life. Can even those in the Demi-God Realm enter the Divine World? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Hahaha, Lord Song has not been informed, its true that an ordinary Demi-God Realm individual cannot enter the Divine World, but its different for those who have become my subordinates Mie Tian laughed heartily, and in his heart, the wariness towards Song Jian deepened by a few degrees. Now, Mie Tian could no longer discern Song Jians true level, and facing Song Jian, Mie Tian felt an immense pressure, as if every cell in his body was frantically warning him to stay away from Song Jian! Damn it, how could his strength have improved so fast Mie Tian internally gritted his teeth. He had originally thought that Song Jian was just an ordinary deity who had recently ascended, but now it seemed that Song Jians power far exceeded Mie Tians expectations! Lord Song, in this competition for the divine position, there are quite a few deities. With Lord Songs strength, you must be able to secure a place in the Pantheon, right? Mie Tian couldnt resist saying. With Mie Tians own strength, he couldnt secure a place in the Pantheon, which indicated how formidable the deities seated there must be. Seeing Song Jian, Mie Tian inexplicably felt that this god-favored one, whom he had looked down on before, might actually have the potential to sit in the Pantheon. Mie Tian had originally wanted to seek revenge against Song Jian for the grudge of the three swords, but now, standing in front of Song Jian, he actually felt he didnt even dare to draw his weapon. Heh, I hope so, Song Jian said with a faint smile, nodding his head as he spoke. If he couldnt obtain a divine position in the Pantheon with his strength at the peak of a high-level godly deity, then the deities of the Pantheon were simply too powerful. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked into the Pantheon together, while Zhao Ming didnt say a word, just closely followed behind Mie Tian, looking at Song Jian with a hint of fear and reverence in his eyes. Is this the number one player of the game? His strength is so fearsome that it instills fear Zhao Ming thought to himself. Upon entering the Pantheon, Song Jian discovered that it was an immensely vast square, surrounded by layers upon layers of steps. Looking out, it appeared as an ever-expanding spiral vortex. With Song Jians strength, he was unable to see the end of the steps. In the distance was a starry sky, making it seem as if the stairs led directly to worlds among the stars. At this moment, each level of the stairs had numerous towering thrones. These thrones were similar in style to those Song Jian had seen in the Shattered Divine Realm. Sparse gods sat upon them, all revealing their divine forms for all to see, the smallest close to fifteen or sixteen meters in height, with some even exceeding thirty meters. In the center of the sea of steps, there was a broad meeting table. On both sides of the table, there were six thrones, totaling twelve thrones that were much larger than those on the steps. The surface of these high seats shone with blinding divine light. These were the twelve Main God thrones, yet, for the moment, no deity sat upon them. Even those who once held seats among the Main Deities now only sat on thrones of steps nearest the high seats. Additionally, at the end of the meeting table, a hundred-meter-tall throne stood which also remained without a seated deity. Instead, a spear over ten meters in length was planted on it. The spear was covered in flowing thunder plasma, continuously forming thunder dragons that coiled around it. The might radiating from this spear weighed heavily on Song Jians heart as if a massive stone pressed upon him, forcing him to breathe with caution. This is the weapon once wielded by the God King, the Lightning Spear, also known as the God Kings Scepter! Song Jian looked at the spear, his eyes blazing with fervor. This was the only weapon beyond god-level quality Song Jian had ever seen. However, he felt that the Weapon Spirit within the spear seemed to be in slumber, perhaps due to injury or because its master had fallen. Besides Song Jian, many other powerful deities kept their gazes fixed on the Lightning Spear. Its said that if you observe the God Kings Scepter for long enough, you might comprehend the Thunder Law. I wonder if its true, hehe, a goddess sitting on a rearward throne giggled softly. Whether one can comprehend the Thunder Law I do not know, but what I do know is that without mastering the Thunder Law, you cant even approach the Lightning Spear, let alone touch it! A deity with twin demonic horns on his head shook his head and chuckled beside her. I have seen deities who overestimated themselves, trying to touch the Lightning Spear, only to be destroyed by the thunderous force it emitted before they could even get close. Fortunately, that individual had mastery of the clone law; otherwise, they might have been completely obliterated. The Thunder Law is indeed a formidable Power of Law. If I could master it, I might even take a seat among the top ten thrones! The goddess spoke enviously. Heh, havent you noticed? The number of deities attending today is quite large, almost exceeding five hundred. Competing for one of the three hundred and sixty seats will not be a trivial matter! A nearby deity glanced around and whispered. With a more than eighty percent chance, whats there to fear? Even if we dont get front seats, there will surely be a place for us on the back steps! The goddess replied confidently. Huh, a god-protege, has a god-protege reached god-level? That is indeed surprising! The horned deity seemed to notice Song Jian, who had just entered the Pantheon, and couldnt help but express his amazement: God-proteges have only appeared in this world for a short while, and yet a god-level powerhouse has already emerged. Its truly unbelievable. God-protege, huh, theyre probably just here to take a look at the Pantheon. Securing a place might be quite difficult. After all, their cultivation time is too short; they might end up in the very last row, the goddess looked toward Song Jian, a hint of scorn flashing in her eyes. Chapter 1703 - Chapter 1703 Chapter 1704 The Fifth Chapter 1703: Chapter 1704: The Fifth Chapter 1703: Chapter 1704: The Fifth For the favored ones, the emotions of NPCs within the game world toward them are quite complicated. On one hand, they envy the speed at which their levels increase, but on the other hand, they hold them in contempt. After all, the players come with various flaws, and there are no small number of those who would kill and plunder for the reward of quests. Moreover, theyve been in the game world for only a short time and generally possess lower levels and strength. Even when they saw the presence of a favored one in the Pantheon, they were convinced that the other party was just a recently ascended ordinary deity. The gazes of these deities then turned to the one standing respectfully behind Metian, and seeing that his level was merely at the Demi-God Level, they immediately felt a lot more comfortable. Look, this is how the favored ones should act, comfortable~ In fact, being able to enter the Pantheon as a deity was already an enviable and jealous role among players, as the Demi-God Realm was not as easy to break through as the Legendary Realm. Zhao Ming stood in the Pantheon, feeling the surging waves of energy around him, and couldnt help being profoundly moved. These were beings he could only look up to usually, and he had never imagined that he would have a day standing among them. Metian was seated on a stair-like throne that was relatively at the front, and although not ranked within the top ten, it was the first one in the twelfth row. The number of stair-like thrones in the Pantheon had long exceeded five hundred. In fact, this was the first and only time for many deities to be seated in the Pantheon. Once the three hundred and sixty divine positions were ranked, those without a divine position would find it very difficult to enter the Pantheon again in the future. Of course, even if they did not enter the Pantheon or obtain a divine position this time, it would not matter. If they could enhance their strength in the future and manage to kill a deity with a divine position, they could also snatch a position. Alternatively, if a deity with a position fell, the ones behind could compete for the position again based on strength. Song Jian stood in the Pantheon, looking towards the circles of divine positions. Those deities, whom he found overwhelmingly powerful, were all seated on the thrones closest to the central Main Deity position, including the Lord of Thunder, Lord of Light, Goddess of Dawn, Sun God, and other deities Song Jian was familiar with. Seeing Song Jian, these deities were only slightly surprised and did not take him seriously. Although Song Jians strength had increased rapidly, in the eyes of these former Main Deities, he was still just a little brother. Several of these deities had religions set up in the game world that had clashed with the City of Hope and were expelled by Song Jian, which had hurt their dignity. With so many thrones, if the seats were arranged by strength, my seat would be at least in the front three rows, or even the first row, right? Song Jian thought to himself after a glance. The first row had more than thirty thrones, but now only half were filled, and among them, a few seemed to Song Jian to be not as powerful as himself. Since they could sit in the first row and even covet the central Main Deity throne of the Pantheon, so should he. With that thought, Song Jian walked straight towards the first row of seats. All the deities gazes suddenly converged on Song Jian, watching as he took steps forward, their faces showing mocking expressions. Some deities even let out a cold snort, which sounded like thunder in the Pantheon. Strangely, not one deity stepped out to stop him; they all appeared to be watching for entertainment, seemingly waiting for Song Jian to make a fool of himself! This guy, hes too arrogant, daring to go to the front row. Is he so confident in his own strength? Metian couldnt help but show an amused expression as he saw Song Jian already crossing the tenth row and walking towards the ninth. You favored ones, are all of you so bold? Its simply confidence, no, arrogance! Metian looked back at Zhao Ming and couldnt help but comment. In this place, Zhao Ming had no qualifications to speak. To be honest, even just standing here was taking all of Zhao Mings effort, and that was only because the surrounding deities were not specifically targeting him. Hearing the words of Mie Tian, Zhao Ming also showed a bitter smile and said nothing. In his heart, however, Zhao Ming still hoped that Song Jian would be able to sit in the front row, to slap the faces of those deities who looked down upon the divine followers. Song Jians divine consciousness transformed into a vast net, ceaselessly sensing each row of divine thrones. In the Pantheon, the divine thrones were actually already arranged according to the strength of the gods. Ones place among the thrones was prearranged; the gods entering the Pantheon merely needed to find their designated thrones. As Song Jian walked among the gods, each towering over ten meters, he seemed like a dwarf in a land of giants. Yet his expression remained unchanged, as if he were simply strolling through a pedestrian street on Earth, his face the picture of calm and ease, seemingly oblivious to the collective gaze of the gods upon him. Zhao Ming watched Song Jians figure with a surge of admiration welling up in his heart, fantasizing that one day he too could walk in the Pantheon, searching for his own divine throne. In the future, there will certainly be a place here for me! Zhao Ming clenched his fist, silently vowing to himself. Just then, one of the seats in the first row suddenly burst forth with a divine light, and Song Jians eyes lit up, Got it, right here! Indeed, its the first row. Gathering his divine consciousness, Song Jian quickly strode towards the first row. The divine light blossoming from the throne was visible only to those who could sit upon it. Seeing Song Jian pass by the ninth row and head straight for the first, all other gods showed a look of amusement. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, truly overestimating oneself. Really thinks that just by going to the first row, he can sit in it? Lacking the strength and yet fantasizing about taking a front row seat, can you withstand the Power of Law on the divine throne? If one hasnt mastered at least seven Laws of Power, sitting in the first row will be the moment of his downfall! Whispers rose among the gods, and they made no effort to conceal them, as if they intended for Song Jian to hear. But Song Jian turned a deaf ear, proceeding directly to the fifth throne in the first row and took his seat. Is this, is he going to sit beside me? The Goddess of Dawn, seated at the sixth throne, couldnt help but show a look of surprise as she watched Song Jian approach her. After all, even the Goddess of Dawn herself had not fully recovered her peak strength and temporarily mastered only six Laws of Power. But her recovery was just a matter of time. It should be known that even the seat of the Main Deity once had her name on it, and now she just temporarily sat in the first row. Is this young mans strength, now stronger than mine? The Goddess of Dawn watched Song Jian approach and staring at the fifth throne, she suddenly felt a sense of unreality. The next moment, Song Jians figure transformed into a giant over thirty meters tall, slowly sitting on the fifth throne, nine Laws of Power bursting forth from behind the throne like a peacock spreading its feathers, displaying nine different divine lights. For a moment, the Pantheon fell silent, everyone staring dumbfounded at Song Jians towering figure, their emotions indescribably complex. Chapter 1704 - Chapter 1704 Chapter 1705 Challenge Chapter 1704: Chapter 1705: Challenge Chapter 1704: Chapter 1705: Challenge A thirty-meter divine body is already approaching that of a Main God Level powerhouse. Even the Goddess of Dawn, who is by his side, now possesses a little over twenty meters in divine stature, shorter than Song Jian. Sitting on her divine throne, she appears to be a head shorter than Song Jian. When did he grow to such heights The Goddess of Dawn looked towards Song Jian beside her, her eyes filled with complexity. That kid has actually mastered nine Powers of Law, how, how is this possible The Bright God seated in the first row, second divine throne, had not once gazed directly at Song Jian, but the movements of all the deities within the Pantheon were within his divine senses range. How could he not know that a dark horse had emerged among the gods? The Bright God was clear about every step of Song Jians growth journey. From a mortal to a deity comparable to the Main God Level in less than ten years, to the Bright God, this seemed like the biggest joke he had ever heard. But now, the joke was not just heard but vividly taking place before his own eyes. The Bright God even felt that the world had become too unreal. But looking at Song Jian, he seemed somewhat dissatisfied. My strength can only rank fifth? Song Jians gaze couldnt help but drift towards the four divine thrones in front. Seated in the prime divine throne was an old man who looked to be over eighty years old, with white hair and beard, but his face did not have a single wrinkle, even smoother and more delicate than a young girls face, and his eyes shone like stars. The aura he emitted was mighty yet gave off an innocuous feeling. How is this possible, could it be that his aura is actually affecting my senses? Song Jian was astonished inwardly. Just then, the other party seemed to notice Song Jians gaze, turned his head towards Song Jian with a smile on his face, nodded his head, appearing very kind and amiable, fulfilling all the characteristics of a benevolent old man in Song Jians mind. Yet all of this gave Song Jian an unrealistic feeling, and his vigilance did not diminish even slightly but grew stronger towards the old man. S~ea??h the ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed worthy of being the number one deity! Song Jian thought to himself. Since the Pantheon ranked him first, evidently, this old mans strength was the most formidable of all the deities. Sitting in the second divine throne was the Bright God, possessing the largest religion in the gaming world, his strength naturally not to be underestimated. Sitting in the third divine throne was a two-headed giant, none other than the Brutal God Xiong Xikai, feared even by the Bright God, a mighty deity with two heads on one body. During battle, their minds connected, they coordinated seamlessly, and their combined strength could even match that of three Main God Level powerhouses. The fourth divine seat was occupied by the Lord of Thunder Wokalibe. His divine body was even taller than Song Jians, resembling a giant bear sitting upright, his body covered in thick white hair, every strand of which glimmered with faint sparks of electricity. His gaze was firmly on the lightning spear on the God Kings throne, his eyes filled with covetous lust, ready to snatch it at any moment. It could be said that there was not a single deity who did not covet the scepter of lightning, but none displayed their desire so nakedly like the Lord of Thunder, not even the Lord of Light dared to stare at the lightning spear so recklessly. Time passed quickly, and more deities appeared in the Pantheon, with the number nearing eight hundred. In just a few months, almost all deities who had fallen to the mortal realm had regained their divine power and entered the Divine World. Additionally, during this time, even more new gods had joined, with the number of new deities accounting for about one-third of all deities. This was already a terrifying figure. To think that the number of new gods born in these mere months was several times that of the new gods from the previous millennia. Some of them had killed saints who had fallen to the mortal realm, seizing their Divine Flame and divinity, while others had ascended to the Divine World through many years of accumulation and their own strength. Eight hundred deities competing for three hundred and sixty seats, this probability, heh, said those who had originally thought they had more than an eighty percent chance of obtaining a divine seat, now feeling a heavy weight in their hearts. With two deities vying for one seat, the stress suddenly became palpable for those ranked lower in the divine hierarchy, and the atmosphere in the Pantheon was no longer as relaxed as before. Is there even a need to compete? Just allocate the divine seats according to the order of the divine thrones. After all, the difference in strength is clear at a glance, and this could save a lot of time! suggested a deity seated near the front. Indeed, the ranking of the divine thrones is based on strength, but who can guarantee that in actual combat, the strong will definitely defeat the weak? countered another deity. Havent there been enough instances of the weaker overcoming the stronger throughout history? Strength fluctuates, and only through real combat can we truly know! This was the only opportunity to vie for a seat in the Pantheon, and no deity wanted to let it pass. After all, securing a seat in the Pantheon was no simple matter. Sitting on a divine seat allowed one to perceive the Power of Law much more effectively, at a speed several times that of ordinary deities. In essence, deities with divine seats and those without were completely different classes. For two deities of similar strength, if one possessed a divine seat while the other did not, within a few years, a significant gap would form between them. Over time, their strengths would change dramatically, and the latter could no longer hope to catch up to the former. Take the current situation in the Pantheon for instance: The deities on the tenth and eleventh steps of the divine throne were not significantly different in strength, perhaps only differing in one Power of Law. But if the deity on the eleventh step snatched a divine seat, within just a few years, they would completely surpass the deity who had been on the tenth step before. A few years, in the lengthy lives of deities, was practically insignificant. It might be the time it took to concoct a batch of elixirs, a simple session of closed-door cultivation, or even just a short rest. Therefore, unless a deity was too weak and stood no chance at all, those ranked around four hundred, or even five hundred, would fight with all they had for a seat in the Pantheon. Alright, the competition is about to begin! The Bright God looked at the elder deity next to him, and, seeing that the latter had no intention of speaking, stood up and said aloud, The first three hundred and sixty deities, reveal your divine names. Those beyond the three hundred and sixty can challenge at will, and the victors will take their place. There will be a quarter of an hour rest between each challenge. Let the battle for seats begin now, and by the way, I welcome any challenges. After all, although I was once a Main Deity, I have not fully recovered my strength, leaving opportunity for everyone! After speaking, the Bright God revealed his divine name, God of Light and Prayer. Chapter 1705 - Chapter 1705 Chapter 1706 Provocation Chapter 1705: Chapter 1706 Provocation Chapter 1705: Chapter 1706 Provocation The Bright God is known as the Lord of Light, which is actually the title he received after becoming a Main Deity. In the realm of True Gods, the Bright Gods divine name is God of Light and Prayer. Since thats the case, lets all reveal our divine names, hehe. In reality, there should be quite a few people who are aware of our divine names! chuckled the elder sitting on the first god seat, revealing his divine name. God of Space and Destruction This was the divine name of the elder seated on the first god seat. Song Jian glanced at him and immediately displayed a surprised expression. It was known that the Space Law was on par with the Time Law, and Song Jian had never seen anyone control the Space Law before. Unexpectedly, he encountered one in the Pantheon. What a hidden dragon and crouching tiger. If not for the Pantheon, I would probably never encounter a powerhouse who masters the Space Law in my lifetime, Song Jian thought with a sigh. Then, Song Jians gaze shifted toward the third deity, who belonged to the race of twin giants. Surprisingly, this deity directly revealed two divine names. God of Cruelty and Slaughter, God of Attack and Strengthening! Each head carried a distinct divine name, as if two true gods were sharing one body. Are twin giants this advantaged? That is to say, while others need to comprehend more than ten laws to reach the Main God Level, it only needs to comprehend over five laws for each head, cutting the difficulty in half. But when it truly comes to battle, its like two gods fighting together Thats terrifying! Song Jian shook his head. The twin giants racial talents were indeed too powerful. However, fortunately, the overall intelligence of the race wasnt high, and even legendary fighters were rare, let alone god-level powerhouses. Over thousands of years, only Xiong Xikai had advanced to god level, making him an anomaly among the twin giant race. The white bear sitting on the fourth god seat did not speak, merely snorted coldly and then revealed his divine name. God of Thunder and Storm! The deity known as Lord of Thunder, Wokalibe, also controlled the Thunder Law, which slightly surprised Song Jian. However, upon considering that thunder and storms often occurred simultaneously, he felt relieved. Song Jian suspected that it wasnt just the Thunder Law and Storm Law that Wokalibe had mastered but likely also various meteorological laws related to thunder and storms. The battles of Lord of Thunder must be magnificent. Just imagine, such a battle scene is like contending with nature itself, Song Jian said with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth. Before Song Jian revealed his divine name, the other gods felt shocked and doubtful when they saw a God Patron seat in the fifth god seat. They knew that God Patrons had appeared in the world too recently. In such a short time, it was hard enough even for an ordinary fighter from the Legendary Realm to qualify, let alone for a True God of the fifth seat in the Pantheon. Could it be that there is an error in the Pantheons power assessment system? Or does a God Patron inherently receive a bonus? A God Patron, merely being able to enter the Pantheon is already quite remarkable, let alone qualify for the fifth god seat, hehe, they really dont have it! Humph, just look, as soon as the challenges start, I want to be the first to challenge him. A God Patron, the fifth god seat, huh, overestimating oneself! The gods looked at Song Jian sitting in the fifth god seat. Although they could feel the surging divine power from him and see his towering divine body, their prejudice clouded their eyes and perception or, to be precise, they chose not to believe that they were inferior even to a God Patron! God Patron, reveal your divine name so that we can see what right you have to sit in the fifth god seat! the Bright God stared at Song Jian and said expressionlessly. The Bright God didnt have much fondness for Song Jian. If possible, he would even wish to strike him down completely and raze the City of Hope to the ground. As the premier religion, entities that previously offended such colossal beings had long since been turned into ashes, not requiring the Bright God to take action personally. But only Song Jian, only the City of Hope, had been defeated even after the envoys of the Bright God were dispatched, severely tarnishing the face of the God of Light. This grievance, the God of Light had always remembered. Regarding the malice of the God of Light, Song Jian didnt care. He merely smiled faintly. The gods before him might be temporarily stronger than he was, but having the Posuo Fruit was like having a cheat device. As long as he was willing, by consuming the power of worship, he could obtain endless Law Fragments to either comprehend and master or refine into the essence of law. With these, Song Jian could rapidly grasp the Power of Law in a short period of time, enhancing his own strength. He wouldnt need to meditate for hundreds or thousands of years to master a single Power of Law like other deities. Given ten years, Song Jian was confident that he would surpass all other gods, reaching a level they could only look up to but never attain. Therefore, whether it was the God of Lights ill intentions or the indifference or even hostility of the other gods, Song Jian didnt care. Before long, all these so-called deities would grovel at his feet. Song Jian didnt say a word and simply revealed his divine name. God of Time and Chaos Upon seeing Song Jians divine name, there was a huge uproar among the gods. The crystallization of a divine name couldnt be faked and represented the two most powerful laws the god had mastered. However, whether it was the Time Law or the Chaos Law, their ranks were far above other laws. The Time Law still had the Space Law to contend with, but the Chaos LawCthis legendary forceChow could it possibly exist? Sar?h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Some deities even doubted their own eyes, and after rubbing them, cast their divine inspection spells without reservation, looking at Song Jian. Song Jians brows furrowed slightly. Hundreds of unfriendly gazes fell on him, most of them casting detection divine abilities, which immediately displeased Song Jian. Previously, outside the Pantheon, when Song Jian used the Perception Eye to observe a deity and was perceived as a provocation, he was directly counterattacked. This time, it was equivalent to hundreds of deities provoking Song Jian. Humph! A cold snort, like thunder, rang out in the Pantheon, and in an instant, a profound force of law radiated from Song Jian. Time Law! All the deities using detection divine abilities on Song Jian let out painful screams. The Time Law had broken all their divinations and even induced Time Rewind, causing their divine abilities to fall in rank. Some were even completely erased. How dare he A deity whose divination spell was completely erased stood up furiously and accused loudly. Damn it, my True Eye ability has fallen to the first rank How could this be, my Heart of Insight, my proficiency was about to upgrade, and now it has fallen by two ranks. Does anyone know if this is a permanent fall or just a temporary effect? As the gods were in an uproar, Song Jian stood up, looked around at the gods, and coldly said, Whoever wants to provoke me, whoever is dissatisfied with me, I am sitting right here. I accept all your challenges! For a moment, all the gods fell silent, and the Pantheon was as quiet as dead, with not a single deity daring to challenge Song Jian after experiencing the terror of the Time Law firsthand. Their earlier eagerness had turned into silence. PS: Thank you Super Cambodian Single for the reward of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1706 - Chapter 1706 Chapter 1707 Challenge Chapter 1706: Chapter 1707: Challenge Chapter 1706: Chapter 1707: Challenge When Song Jian rose to his feet, his towering divine form radiating a horrifying oppressive force, the other gods realized that Song Jian had grown into a colossal being, one whom they, masters of merely one or two Powers of Law, could not possibly shake. Awkward silence fell within the Pantheon, and when Song Jian looked their way, not a single one dared meet his eyes. Those gods who, in attempting to probe Song Jian, had their probing skills backfire on them, dared not step forward either. The scene was dead silent; after Song Jian looked around, he snorted coldly and slowly sat back down. In fact, of all the deities present, only the God of Space, seated at the highest place, made Song Jian somewhat wary; he felt no pressure from the other gods, including the God of Light. While Song Jian might not be able to defeat the top-ranking gods, such as the God of Light, the Brutal God, and the God of Thunder, they would have to pay a considerable price to defeat him. And if these three deities sought to kill Song Jian, making him fall permanently, the cost would be even greater, likely too much for them to bear. A moment later, deities with lower rankings started standing up, challenging those ranked after three hundred and fifty. Their goal was merely to secure a place within the Pantheon. I, the God of Strength, issue a challenge to the God of Spirit! A thunderous voice resounded within the Pantheon, and soon another voice responded, I accept your challenge! No sooner had the words faded than both deities vanished, their figures slipping into the void. In no time at all, several lower-ranking gods had challenged those ranked in the three hundreds. This was a battle for divine positioning, not a fight to the death; as soon as one is defeated, the battle automatically ends! A challenger who succeeds takes the opponents place, while the defeated can only lick their wounds on the spot, waiting for time to run out, to be expelled from the Pantheon. The challenges are not limitless; each deity only has two opportunities to challenge. Once used up, they cannot issue any more challenges, whereas the number of times one can be challenged is unlimited, allowing for ongoing challenges. This means there is a possibility for gauntlet battles in the struggle for positions. Even though theres a brief respite between each fight, its still very risky for those being challenged. Soon enough, some deities, physically drained after two, three, or even four challenges, were defeated and lost their places. There were numerous challenges for those ranked after three hundred, but very few dared to challenge those in the top three hundred, not to mention those in the top hundred or top ten. Keep in mind that even the weakest deity in the top three hundred wields the powers of four Laws, whereas most beyond three hundred possess the strength of only two or three Laws. The two are simply not on the same level; for a weaker god to challenge a median god is nothing more than a humiliation. The Bright Gods seem to have grown accustomed to this, some even idly tapping the armrests of their thrones out of boredom. Other high-ranking deities also sat with their eyes half-closed, seemingly uninterested in the battle for positions. God of Light, you look quite bored. How about we have a bit of fun? At that moment, the Sun God, seated in the eighth position, looked at the Bright God with an eager expression and spoke. Oh, even though I now only wield seven Powers of Law, but Adir, you currently possess at most five Powers of Law, right? Are you so confident in challenging me? the God of Light said with a lazy smile, glancing sidelong at the Sun God Adir. Ive got nothing better to do, just bored and want to stir things up a bit! The Sun God said nonchalantly, standing up and pointing at the God of Light, shouting, I, the Sun God and God of Flames Adir, challenge the God of Light and Prayer! The God of Light replied languidly, Accepted! In an instant, the figures of both deities vanished, leaving behind only two empty thrones. The God of Light now only wields seven Powers of Law? Song Jian thought to himself. You should know that Song Jian wielded nine Powers of Law, but in the rankings of strength, he, who held nine Powers of Law, was rated much lower than the Bright God, who was second, while Song Jian was only fifth! I really want to see for myself the battle methods of these powerful older gods! Song Jian mused secretly. The battles for seats at this time would not result in a downfall; they were true sparring matches, which would allow Song Jian to witness how these mighty older gods fought. But, whom should I target? Song Jian looked ahead, and at this moment, aside from the empty seat of the God of Light, there were only three deities present. Seeing the eager look in Song Jians eyes, the few deities immediately sensed it, their faces revealing an amused and somewhat annoyed expression, and the God of Thunder and Storm Wokalibe, next to them, extended his huge claws, ceaselessly licking his palms and eyeing Song Jian. Are you thinking Wokalibe began to ask. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, the ninth-ranked God of Flames suddenly stood up, pointing at Song Jian and shouting, I, the God of Flames and Burning Teer, challenge the God of Time and Chaos! For a moment, everyones gaze converged on Song Jian, who as a player character, appeared like an anomaly, causing discomfort among the other gods. Seeing someone daring to challenge him, they immediately cheered on. Those gods ranked in the hundreds werent worried about having their seats taken by others. Even if they faced a challenge and lost, they would only drop in the ranking, but not fall beyond the three hundred and sixtieth place, so they felt no pressure at all. Instead, they could watch from the sidelines with an easygoing attitude. Hearing the cheers, the God of Flames Teer also had a smile on his face. In his eyes, even if Song Jian wielded nine Powers of Law, it would be impossible for him to exert the full power of each Law, as many of those Laws repelled one another. Without possessing something like the Power to Merge Laws, during battle, he could at most use one or two Powers of Law for attack! In the eyes of the God of Flames Teer, the newly empowered Song Jian was like a child who had suddenly obtained a big hammer, swinging it but unable to strike the enemy and even likely to hurt himself if not careful! Song Jians attention had originally been focused on the top three deities, but he hadnt expected to become a target for others, which he found amusing. The other three deities also looked at Song Jian as if they were watching a joke. Accepted! Song Jian nodded and said. In an instant, both Song Jians and the God of Flames Teers figures disappeared into the void. Chapter 1707 - Chapter 1707 Chapter 1708 The Law of the Hunt Chapter 1707: Chapter 1708: The Law of the Hunt Chapter 1707: Chapter 1708: The Law of the Hunt Less than a quarter of an hour had passed when Song Jian and the God of Flames, Teer, reappeared on their respective thrones. Song Jian still sat on the fifth throne, while Teer sat on the ninth, his expression ghastly. Teer had originally thought that Song Jian had not been promoted to godhood for long and would not be as skilled in the use of the Power of Law as himself, but unexpectedly, he had kicked against an iron plate. When he first entered the Divine World, he had just begun to understand the Law of Flames. How much time has passed since then? He has already completely mastered it; its truly terrifying Teer recalled the recent battle, a hint of trepidation crossing his face. In battle, Teers frenzied attacks failed to breach Song Jians defense, not even causing him the slightest injury. On the contrary, his opponents sword technique, like an explosion of stars, inflicted light wounds on him, and the system directly declared his challenge a failure! If it were a battle to the death, at most half an hour Teer shivered involuntarily, not daring to meet Song Jians gaze. Meanwhile, the battle between the Bright God and the Sun God was still ongoing, with neither of them returning to the Pantheon from the void. Seeing Song Jian defeat the God of Flames so quickly, the expressions of the gods seated in the front rows flickered. They had guessed that the God of Flames was no match for Song Jian, but they hadnt expected that victory would be determined in less than a quarter of an hour, and Song Jian appeared completely unscathed, while Teer had suffered light injuries. Even a sense of fear towards Song Jian had taken root in his heart. If there were to be another battle with Song Jian, it would likely end even quicker! Having experienced a battle with a true deity, Song Jian also lost the desire to fight other gods. Battles between gods were mostly similar; it was all about who had grasped more of the Power of Law, and who used it more cleverly, aided by some skills and tricks. Powerful deities simply grasped more Power of Law and varied their battle tactics, but in essence, there was no difference! It seems I need to change my usual style of fighting. Relying solely on skills will put me at a great disadvantage in battles among gods! Song Jian mused internally. In the gaming world, Song Jians move, Star Destruction, could even instantly kill beings of the same level, but now, it could only cause light injuries to Teer, the God of Flames. If it werent for the protection of the Time Law around him, he may have been heavily wounded by Teer. The battle seemed to be Song Jians win, but if it had been a fight to the death, the outcome would still be uncertain! Techniques arent useless, but infusing them with the Power of Law will increase their potency Song Jian closed his eyes slightly, repeatedly going over the previous fight with the God of Flames in his mind, sensing his deficiencies. Just then, Song Jians body tremulously vibrated slightly. The white aura beneath his feet began to slowly retract, merging into his body. This was Song Jians Endless Hunt Aura, a skill with the most terrifying aspect being its lack of a level cap, as it could be endlessly upgraded. Moreover, each level increase would enhance the attack damage by about 5%. Song Jian had now increased the level of his Endless Hunt Aura to over a hundred, boosting his attack damage by nearly 300%. This meant even a normal attack from Song Jian could achieve damage of nearly a hundred thousand. This was also why he could easily eliminate bosses with Vitality Points in the millions or tens of millions. sea??h th N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, as Song Jian reflected on his prior battle, the Endless Hunt Aura began to undergo a transformation. The original aura skill mutated into a Power of Law, the Endless Hunting Law! Seeing Song Jian, who had previously mastered only nine Powers of Law, comprehend a new Power of Law within the Pantheon, right in front of all the gods, even those ranked higher than him were staring in shock at Song Jian, who had his eyes slightly closed. How is this possible, an epiphany during battle led him to comprehend a Power of Law? Since when has the Power of Law been so easy to grasp? This lad truly deserves to be God-favored; his talent is terrifyingly outstanding. It seems certain that there is a place for him amongst the Main Deities. Its just scary how strong he is! One deity after another, as they watched the ten colors of divine light bloom behind Song Jian, had their expressions complicate instantly. Some deities even started to contemplate the possibility of proactively pledging allegiance to him, whether it could lead to becoming one of his subordinate gods. It is known that the Divine World is not a place of peace and harmony. Battles between gods and between gods and other races happen almost daily. Even deities can fall in the Divine World. For weaker deities who have comprehended only one or two Powers of Law, pledging themselves to a potent deity is not a shameful thing if they wish to survive in the Divine World. Song Jian, as a God-favored individual, was entering the Divine World and the Pantheon for the first time, and he possessed the potential to become a Main God Level powerhouse. Most importantly, unlike the old deities, there were probably no vacancies for subordinate gods behind Song Jian. Pledging allegiance at this time might make it easy to become his subordinate god. Instantly, the way the deities looked at Song Jian turned fervent, especially those who were already doomed not to obtain a divine seat in the Pantheon. To them, Song Jian was nothing short of a direct path to heaven. If not for the strict rules within the Pantheon, some deities would have probably already rushed over to pledge allegiance to him. Song Jian opened his eyes, a hint of pleasant surprise on his face. The Endless Hunt Aura had transformed into a Power of Law. Moreover, all the previous proficiency levels had also transformed into comprehension of the Power of Law. In an instant, Song Jian fully grasped this Power of Law, his proficiency no different from the previous nine Powers of Law. Although he was still somewhat unfamiliar with the use of the Endless Hunting Law, at that moment, Song Jian had truly become a peak True God in strength. Human, your progress is simply terrifying. I hope we can cooperate in the future! The God of Thunder extended a giant claw towards Song Jian, seeking to express his goodwill. A future Main God Level powerhouse is worth Wokalibes initiative to show kindness, as Wokalibes goal is that sole divine throne within the Pantheon. Rallying support from Main God Level powerhouses is a perfectly normal thing to do. Of course, I too am looking forward to the day it arrives! Song Jian seemingly spoke with an underlying meaning, smiling as he shook hands with the Lord of Thunder. At the same time, the seat struggle between the God of Light and the Sun God also approached its end, with both appearing somewhat disheveled on their respective thrones. The Sun God Adir had lost an arm but appeared elated, smiling even in defeat. Meanwhile, the Bright God emerged unscathed and victorious, yet his face looked rather ugly, as if he had suffered a great loss, which piqued the curiosity of the deities who ranked at the front. PS: Thanks to Book Friend 20210130183512885 for the reward of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1708 - Chapter 1708 Chapter 1709 Migration Chapter 1708: Chapter 1709 Migration Chapter 1708: Chapter 1709 Migration Heh heh, so this is what the Law of Light is like, its truly unexpected! The Sun God Adir, with only one arm left, slowly raised it, and in the palm of his hand, a warm, milky white light emitted a faint glow that looked almost identical to the white light radiating from the God of Light. The gods were astonished, even Song Jian was taken aback. The Sun God Adir seemed impulsive and reckless, but unexpectedly, he had such thoughts. His challenge against the God of Light wasnt for the sake of obtaining the second seat, but rather to comprehend the Law of Light from the God of Light during their battle. It was known that the most important Law that the God of Light controlled was the Law of Light; otherwise, he wouldnt be called God of Light and Prayer, nor would he be known as the Lord of Light after advancing to the Main God Level! No wonder the battle was so fierce, and an arm was even lost! Song Jian looked towards the Sun Gods severed arm. If a regular person suffered such an injury, it would mean losing that arm permanently. But for deities, a physical deficiency was not a big deal; they could simply regrow their divine bodies by consuming some divine power. This arm, at most, would cost the Sun God some of his solar divine power, but in comparison to what he gained, it was truly inconsequential! Sun God Adir also controlled the Law of Flames and the Law of Heat, but lacked only the Law of Light. Now that he had compensated for this deficiency, it was foreseeable that Sun God Adirs strength would experience a tremendous boost in a short period of time, potentially even threatening the existence of the God of Light. The Sun Gods heroic act had successfully diverted the attention of the gods from Song Jian to himself. At this moment, neither the God of Light nor the Sun God was aware that Song Jian was the first to have gained a new Power of Law during the battle for seats. Eh, Song Jian, how come I feel like your strength has increased a lot? The God of Light gave a cold snort, his gaze fixed on Song Jian when he suddenly noticed something unusual and couldnt help asking. Hehe, just luck. I fought a battle with the God of Flames earlier and unexpectedly mastered another Power of Law! Song Jian said with a modest smile. So youre saying that youve now mastered ten Powers of Law? The God of Lights expression darkened. In fact, the God of Light controlled a total of twelve Powers of Law but hadnt fully recovered due to his short time in the Divine World. Given a few more months, the God of Lights strength could be restored to its peak. Moreover, he had gained many benefits in this major cataclysmic expansion, and his strength would advance further, possibly reaching the realm of the God King. But seeing the rapid advancement in Song Jians strength still put pressure on the God of Light, who couldnt help but glance towards the God of Space, who occupied the first seat. Seeing the other partys composed and meditative appearance, the God of Light couldnt help but sneer inwardly. Song Jians rise was actually the greatest threat to the God of Space. After all, the grade of the Time Law was entirely capable of rivaling that of the Space Law! The battle for seats continued with gods periodically vanishing into the void before reappearing on their thrones. The sky above the Pantheon was filled with thunderous booms, with divine lights streaking across the sky like lightning, spreading outward in all directions. On the other side, powerful beings from various non-human tribes looked up towards Mount of Gods, watching the dazzling divine radiance that streaked the heavens. It was as if a heavy stone weighed upon the hearts of these non-human powerhouses. The Evil God is about to rise, and non-human tribes may once again plunge into a dark age! An elderly non-human muttered to himself as he gazed at the sky filled with divine light. Hmph, those Evil Gods have invaded our lands, killed our kin, and plundered our wealth, but they are few in number. If the non-human tribes unite, we can surely annihilate all these Evil Gods! A burly middle-aged man with a spiral horn on his forehead and his body covered in black scales, gripped a mace tightly and roared in anger. Heh, the covenant of the non-human alliance was signed thousands of years ago, but you know just how effective its been! The non-human elder said with a bitter smile, turning his head to the middle-aged man, Mar, you are the leader of the Black Barbarian Tribe. The dark age is upon us, and I do not ask you to kill many Evil Gods. All you need to do is ensure the survival of the Black Barbarian Tribe! Elder, our numbers are a thousand, ten thousand times that of those Evil Gods. If everyone thinks like you do, the non-human tribes are doomed to fail! Mar retorted with indignation. sea??h th NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You want to win so badly? Mar, do you know how many lives of our non-human tribes would have to be sacrificed to kill all these Evil Gods and storm the Pantheon? How many lives from the Black Barbarian Tribe would have to be sacrificed? The elder stared coldly at Mar, saying each word deliberately, As a tribal leader, your first responsibility is to protect the Black Barbarian Tribe, ensure its survival, ensure the safety of your brothers and sisters, your elders, and your older brothers, so they may live! If you do not change your mind, then I will join the elders in deposing you from your leadership. Then, you can join the God-Slaying Alliance Army as an individual! The elder seemed to think of something and shook his head with a sigh. Depose me? Mar looked around disdainfully, but soon his complexion turned ashen. He realized that among the entire tribe of over a hundred thousand, among dozens of elders, not one supported him! We must migrate. The Black Barbarian Tribe must move to a farther place, avoiding the Evil Gods, avoiding the God-Slaying Alliance Army. It wont be long before this land will again be soaked in fresh blood The elder sighed heavily, and a mournful song began to resonate throughout the Black Barbarian Tribe. We cannot keep retreating like this. Today we step back, tomorrow two steps, and the day after tomorrow we will have nowhere to retreat to! Mar tore off the beast tooth necklace from around his neck, held it high above his head, and bellowed, If we dont fight today, tomorrow, we will all lose the courage to fight. By then, well be nothing but lambs to the slaughter, and the Black Barbarian Tribe will still be wiped out! Maca, are you really forcing me to start the chief removal process? The elder suddenly shouted sharply. Hahahaha~ Maca looked around with a face filled with grief and anger. The tribespeople who usually adored him did not dare meet his eyes. Macas heart was filled with despair. He fiercely threw the beast tooth necklace, which symbolized the chieftains position, to the ground, and bellowed loudly, A tribe that only knows how to flee will lose all its vigor, and non-humans without vigor can no longer be called non-humans! Its better not to lead a tribe doomed to extinction. I, Mar Solanda, will kill those Evil Gods as an individual, drive all Evil Gods from our land, destroy their Pantheon, and even shatter the mountains where the Evil Gods reside! After speaking, Maca mounted a giant beast and charged out of the tribe. Behind him, only a little over thirty cavalrymen on giant beasts followed closely. Out of a tribe of a hundred thousand, only a little over thirty dared to charge out with Maca to fight. This scene filled many non-humans with sadness, but as life is precious, most of the non-humans began packing up their tents, preparing to migrate. Chapter 1709 - Chapter 1709 Chapter 1710 Law of Devouring Chapter 1709: Chapter 1710: Law of Devouring Chapter 1709: Chapter 1710: Law of Devouring The scene at the Black Barbarian Tribe was being played out among different tribes as well, feeling the divine light spreading from Mount of Gods, almost all the alien tribes began to migrate farther away. However, many aliens began to gather in the central region, where a powerful Alien Allied Army would be formed to confront Mount of Gods and challenge the divinities. All of this was of no concern to the deities in the Pantheon, the only thing they cared about now was the ownership of the three hundred and sixty divine thrones. Time in the Pantheon passed quickly, after all, there was a time limit for the challenge for a seat, and those deities with ambition for the seats actively initiated challenges, while those ranked lower were all tense, ready to respond to any challenges that might come their way. Finally, the challenge time ended, and all those with a divine throne let out a sigh of relief. The thrones of those deities ranked after three hundred sixty began to gradually become ethereal. And those deities all stood up, sighed lightly, turned, and left the Pantheon, this being their only time inside, and perhaps the last. After all the lower-ranked deities had left, the sky above the Pantheon began to change, turning into a dark expanse. At the same time, stars started to light up, and in no time, the sky above was dotted with stars, each corresponding to a deity. Boom~ Underneath each deity, radiant divine light blossomed, the light beams soaring into the sky like pillars, resonating with the stars above. In an instant, Song Jian felt an endless surge of power emanating from his throne, enveloping his entire being. His divine body grew continuously under the enhancement of such power, from about thirty meters it began to steadily increase. Forty meters, fifty meters, sixty meters The rate of growth was so fast that it even scared him. Song Jian couldnt help but look around, and he saw that the stature of other deities on their thrones was also rapidly increasing, but it was clear that the degree of growth varied, those ranked higher grew faster, already creating a significant gap with those ranked lower! Stay calm, this is an opportunity to comprehend the Power of Law, and its a rare chance for a quick breakthrough! The Goddess of Dawn, seated on his right and ranked sixth, saw Song Jian looking around and couldnt help reminding him. Song Jian was startled, and at that moment, the aura of the God of Light suddenly surged. Previously mastering only seven Powers of Law, the God of Light instantly grasped twelve, effectively restoring his previous Main God Level strength. Looking at the other deities, their strengths were also recovering rapidly. If Song Jians mastery of ten Powers of Law gave him some advantage among the top ten deities before, now that advantage had completely vanished. Among the top ten ranked deities, except for him with only ten Powers of Law, nearly all the others mastered more than ten. These are the Laws they had mastered before, and theyve all been restored with this event! Suddenly, Song Jian felt mounting pressure. Glancing at the Goddess of Dawn, she too was no longer concerned with anything else, her eyes slightly closed, intently comprehending; even having fully restored her previous strength, the Goddess of Dawn was still striving to grasp new Laws, such a rare opportunity couldnt be wasted even for a second. Yet unlike the other deities, the Powers of Law that Song Jian comprehended were one hundred percent fully mastered, with no cases of mere comprehension without full mastery. At this moment, the situation enabled the accelerated mastery of the Powers of Law, but when it came to comprehending new Powers of Law, Song Jian had no clue at all. A moment later, Song Jians mind suddenly lit up with revelation his divine name was God of Time and Chaos. He had already fully mastered the Time Law, but as for the Chaos Law, he hadnt even begun to comprehend it. How could he bear such a divine name? With this thought, Song Jian immediately began to wholeheartedly comprehend the Chaos Law. In his mind, the Chaos Sword Canon was practiced over and over again. Although Song Jian had upgraded the Chaos Sword Canon to God level, in reality, his mastery of the Chaos Sword Canon was not much more profound than that of the other elders of the Imperial Sword Sect. In the skill bar, the originally maxed-out Chaos Sword Canon began to shine continuously, and its proficiency seemed to be rising non-stop. However, since it was already at full level, the proficiency could not be raised further, as if a river was being blocked by a dam, incessantly surging against it. The star power from the sky kept pouring into the divine throne, and the divine throne fed back into Song Jians body, making his divine form grow ever more towering while his comprehension continued to increase. Finally, the powerful impact caused a slight give in the proficiency cap, and the name Chaos Sword Canon in the skill bar began to blur into nothingness. At the same time, countless new sword techniques emerged in Song Jians mind, as if new Chaos Sword Techniques were born every moment, and the power of these sword techniques was in no way inferior to the ones Song Jian had previously comprehended, and maybe even surpassed them. And in the end, all these Chaos Sword Techniques converged into a spot the size of a fingernail, which, with the influx of Star Power, kept expanding until finally, it turned into a huge black hole that devoured everything. Just then, a system notification suddenly rang out beside Song Jian; System: You have comprehended the Law of Devouring. Would you like to convert the proficiency of Swallowing the Sky into the control percentage of the Law of Devouring? Yes/No Song Jian felt a surge of joy in his heart. He had originally just wanted to comprehend the Chaos Law, so how had he inadvertently comprehended the Law of Devouring? Naturally, there was no hesitation in using skill proficiency to replace the control percentage of the Power of Law. Song Jian directly chose Yes, and in the skill bar, Swallowing the Sky began to fade away slowly, replaced by the newly comprehended Law of Devouring, and the control percentage started to increase gradually. 10%15%23%49% The control percentage of the Law of Devouring had risen to 89% when it finally slowed down. After all, Song Jian had not practiced Swallowing the Sky to the extreme. To be able to exchange for nearly nine-tenths of the proficiency of the Law of Devouring already proved that Swallowing the Sky was an extremely high-grade secret technique, perhaps even an ultimate expression of the Law of Devouring, otherwise, the control percentage of the Law of Devouring could not have increased so swiftly! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment the Law of Devouring manifested, the eleventh divine light behind Song Jian also began to bloom slowly. Initially very faint and almost unnoticeable among the ten dazzling divine lights, but as time passed, this eleventh divine light became brighter and brighter, eventually forming a light only slightly weaker than the other ten divine lights. Also, with the enhancement of Star Power, this divine light grew stronger, advancing towards the same scale as the other ten divine lights. Main God Level, how, how is this possible Several of the Main Deity level powerhouses, who had recovered their peak strength, looked at Song Jian, who was still immersed in comprehension, with shock written all over their faces and a hint of envy beginning to take root. Chapter 1710 - Chapter 1710 Chapter 1711 Main God Level Chapter 1710: Chapter 1711: Main God Level Chapter 1710: Chapter 1711: Main God Level The acquisition of a divine position, the emergence of Star Power, at most increases the speed at which deities comprehend the Power of Law they already wield. These top-ranking gods may temporarily possess only a few Powers of Law, but before their fall from the heavens, they all boasted Main God Level strength. Each of these deities with Main God Level strength commands no fewer than ten different Powers of Law. The current Star Power merely accelerates their comprehension of the Powers of Law they have already mastered. In other words, the current Star Power is like an Advanced Recovery Elixir, rapidly restoring the powers they once wielded. However, when it comes to comprehending new Powers of Law, this Star Power plays only a minor role. Song Jian is a favored one of the gods, as everyone knows. For such a deity who achieved godhood less than a year ago, its naturally impossible for him to have comprehended any Power of Law beforehand. All the Powers of Law he now masters must be newly comprehended. In other words, the ten Powers of Law that Song Jian initially commanded were all grasped within a mere year, a rate of growth that has already turned other gods green with envy. But just now, under the witness of all the gods, Song Jian went on to comprehend yet another Power of Law, and with the enhancement of Star Power, he mastered this new Power of Law swiftly. It was as if Song Jian had grasped another Power of Law right under everyones noses, advancing from a regular deity to possessing Main God Level strength in an instant. Such a rate of improvement has instilled fear in everyone, even the God of Space, who ranks first, felt a looming dread towards Song Jian within the depths of his heart. With his rate of improvement, at most in ten years, he could probably reach God King Level strength The God of Lights eyes flickered with murderous intent. Such a terrifying existence must be eradicated before he grows too powerful, otherwise, it would pose a great threat to him. Its well-known that the relationship between Song Jian and the Church of Light has never been good, and theres no chance for them to become allies. Although the God of Lights murderous intent was fleeting, the surrounding deities all picked up on it. They exchanged glances, a mocking look in their eyes. The God of Lights personality and temperament are infamous within the Pantheon, jealous of those with equal strength and extremely domineering towards those weaker than himself. Looks like the God of Light wants to make a move against this new god. This is going to be interesting! Heh, the rate at which this favored one is improving is frightening; its not only the God of Light whos apprehensive, even I feel somewhat afraid! Haha, let the God of Light test his strength. For now, lets just enjoy the show. Whichever one of them gets injured or falls, itll be good news for us! Thats right, let the God of Light get to the bottom of that favored ones depth. I have a feeling that the favored one wont be easy to deal with! Gentlemen, how about we make a bet to see who will win in the end? Heh, I bet on the God of Light to win, a thousand divine power! Then Ill place my bet on Song Jian, a thousand divine power. I really want to see the God of Light get his face slapped Sear?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Several top-ranking deities began making bets through divine telepathy, and although the God of Light had no idea what they were saying, their expressions told him enough to let out a cold snort, expressing his dissatisfaction. Just then, another exclamation rang out all of a sudden. Oh my god, look, he, he has sensed another Power of Law Everyone was shocked, all turning to look at Song Jian. Indeed, within the eleven equally sized divine lights, a slender divine light suddenly appeared. This divine light seemed like smoke coalescing together, giving a dreamlike impression, yet at the same time, it instilled a profound fear, as if a single glance could merge ones own divine light entirely within it. Chaos, Chaos Law, this, this is actually Chaos Law, my God, how is this possible, he, he has actually comprehended the Chaos Law! someone exclaimed in shock, a look of fear flashing across their face. You must know, Chaos Law is the hidden law that is nurtured within all powers of Law. It can be said that within any force of law in the world, Chaos Law is nurtured, but to perceive this hidden law from ones own mastered power of Law is an impossible feat for 99.9% of deities. Therefore, when they saw Song Jians divine name God of Time and Chaos, everyone was slightly surprised, but when they saw the divine light blooming behind Song Jian, they all let out a sigh of relief. They did not see the divine light of Chaos Law within the powers of Law mastered by Song Jian. As for why the word Chaos would appear in his divine name, most deities speculated that perhaps the powers of Law controlled by Song Jian contained a somewhat richer essence of Chaos Law. In other words, the chances of perceiving Chaos Law were slightly higher than for other deities. But many times, a 1% chance and a 99% chance arent much different, as long as theres no perception, these two chances are practically the same in the eyes of the crowd! No one would have expected that Song Jian had indeed perceived the Chaos Law, and whats more, he had comprehended two powers of Law in an extremely short time. His talent could be described as a rare gift from heaven. The God of Light, who had held a veiled hostility towards Song Jian, immediately turned his head away, concealing that hint of murderous intent deep in his heart, daring not reveal any of it. As for the other deities bets, they looked at each other and revealed a wry smile, tacitly giving up the previous wagers. Now possessing twelve powers of Law, and the strength of a Main God Level, Song Jian was no longer someone the God of Light could contend with, especially considering the God of Light had also only perceived twelve powers of Law. Who would have thought, the Main God seat would open so soon, and moreover, I never imagined that a Divine Favorite would ascend to the Main Gods seat! the God of Space said softly with a sigh. It was at that moment that the God of Space slowly stood up, extended his hand towards the sealed Main God seat, and sent out a beam of light, shouting loudly, God of Space and Destruction requests the opening of the Divine Council! A dazzling divine light began to converge on the Main God seat at the center of the Pantheon, eventually forming a special divine symbol. This symbol represented the God of Space and Destruction. There are twelve Main God seats, all equal in status, but like opening the Pantheon, starting them requires the response of at least two-thirds of the deities with Main God Level strength. Of the original twelve Main Deities, only seven managed to return to the Divine World; the others had all perished in the game world. According to the rules of the Pantheon, starting the Divine Council, opening the Main God seat must be undertaken by eight Main God Level powerhouses. Originally, with only seven Main Deities, it couldnt be done, but now, with Song Jian added, the Divine Council could be immediately convened. You must know, the Main God seat and the three hundred and sixty common divine seats are worlds apart. Occupying the Main God seat even a day earlier is a tremendous temptation to anyone with Main God strength! I, God of Light and Prayer, also respond to the call for opening! I, God of Cruelty and Slaughter, also respond to the call for opening! One by one, deities with Main God Level strength stood up, extending their hands and shooting out divine light, condensing divine symbols that floated above the Divine Council table. In just a short moment, seven divine symbols appeared on the Divine Council table. All deities fell silent, their gazes turning towards Song Jian, who was still in the throes of comprehension, quietly waiting, the entire Pantheon in complete stillness with not a single sound. Chapter 1711 - Chapter 1711 Chapter 1712 Lord of Chaos Chapter 1711: Chapter 1712: Lord of Chaos Chapter 1711: Chapter 1712: Lord of Chaos Song Jian sat on the fifth divine seat with his eyes slightly closed, completely immersed in the comprehension of the Chaos Law, as points of starlight above his head and filaments of Star Power spread down along the divine light, slowly merging into Song Jians body from the Divine Country, enhancing his comprehension efficiency. This is why the deities so eagerly sought a seat in the Pantheon. As long as one sat upon a divine seat, they could draw upon the Star Power to accelerate the comprehension of the Power of Law. To ordinary gods, this seemed like a bug-like existence. After an indeterminate amount of time, the Chaos Sword Canon in Song Jians skill bar finally disappeared, replaced by a complete mastery of the Chaos Law. At this moment, any sword technique executed by Song Jian had power comparable to the Red Dust Tribulation and Star Destruction of the past. The ultimate realization of the Chaos Sword Canon was the Chaos Law itself, something that probably even the master of the Imperial Sword Sect, Duan Xingliu, had never anticipated. So thats how it is Song Jian couldnt help but let out a sigh, opening his eyes to find that several of the foremost gods were staring intently at him, causing him to be slightly startled. Song Jian, congeal the divine symbol, initiate the Main God Council, you shall become a member of the Main God Council! declared the God of Space, looking at Song Jian. Congeal the divine symbol? Song Jian looked towards the Main Deitys seat and saw seven complex and mystical divine symbols floating above it. It seemed everyone was waiting for him to congeal the eighth divine symbol to unlock the sealed Main Deitys seat! Who would have thought that upon the opening of the Pantheon, the Main God Council could be initiated? For thousands of years, this is probably the first time an initiation is possible directly from the start! a veteran deity muttered softly. In the past, it was only after hundreds of years following the opening of the Pantheon that enough Main God Level deities gathered to unlock the Main Deitys seat. This time, however, eight Main God Level powers appeared immediately, which could be considered very fortunate. Indeed, with the Main Deitys seat unlocked and the stars guided, the attraction of star power to our ordinary divine seats will also become easier, which is akin to gaining a few hundred years of comprehension time out of thin air Heh, Im confident in comprehending two more Powers of Law. By then, perhaps I too have a chance to compete for one of the top-ranked divine seats! Hmph, why dont you say you have a chance to compete for the Main Deitys seat? What, dont tell me you dont want to try sitting in the Main Deitys seat? On the ordinary divine seats, the gods discussed spiritedly, all looking eagerly towards the Main Deitys seat. Before long, the eighth divine symbol congealed at Song Jians fingertips. His speed of congealing the divine symbol was much slower than the other Main Deities, but not a single one displayed a mocking expression. After all, Song Jian had just comprehended two Powers of Law, which caused the corresponding divine symbols to change, becoming even more complex and mystical. Moreover, this was Song Jians first time congealing a divine symbol, and many deities failed countless times before successfully congealing their first symbol! Sarch* The N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Finally, the divine symbol was successfully congealed and gently floated up towards the Main God Councils space, with the eight divine symbols shining like eight little suns, emitting dazzling light. The light slowly enveloped the Main Deity seat, which until then had appeared almost petrified, and it suddenly burst forth with divine splendor. I, Lord of Space, have become a member of the Pantheons Main Deities! declared the God of Space and Destruction, his voice echoing like thunder within the Pantheon. At the same time, the figure of the God of Space, who had been seated in a regular divine seat, instantly teleported to one of the Main Deity seats. The council of Main Deities resembled a round table meeting, with the most important God King seat standing tall at the center. Two rows, each with six seats, perfectly formed a circle around it, and behind them, a succession of steps spread out, creating the tiers of regular deity seats. The deities in the Main Deity seats had the power to strip those in regular seats of their godhood, while those in the regular seats had no right to participate in the Pantheons council discussions. They could only silently watch, silently listen, and ultimately accept the rules laid down by the council of Main Deities. Should they refuse, they would be stripped of their divine status. I, Lord of Light, have become a member of the Pantheons Main Deities! The God of Light and Prayer also quickly took his place in a Main Deity seat. Then, a divine light shone on Song Jian, who instinctively spoke out, I, Lord of Chaos, have become a member of the Pantheons Main Deities! The Main Deities were momentarily abuzz, for Song Jian, who had previously only held the fifth ordinary divine seat, had, upon his ascent to Main Deity, directly obtained the third Main Deity seat. Such a rapid promotion was nothing short of astounding. The God of Cruelty and Slaughter, who was expected to be third, looked at Song Jian somewhat dissatisfied, and his two heads declared in unison, I, Lord of Cruelty, have become a member of the Pantheons Main Deities! The figure of the two-headed giant appeared in the fourth Main Deity seat. In reality, the twin-headed giants ascension to Main Deity status was viewed by others as a lucky fluke. His two heads had comprehended different Powers of Law, and by combining them, Xiong Xikai had earned his Main Deity status. Among the ordinary deities, the two-headed giant had a significant advantage, but among the Main Deities, this advantage was leveled out. After all, the more Powers of Law one mastered, the more one could draw parallels from related fields, even fusing multiple Powers of Law to create an even more formidable force. However, the two-headed giant Xiong Xikai, due to possessing two heads, was somewhat inferior in this respect compared to ordinary Main Deities. The Powers of Law they could merge were limited to those they had each comprehended. The power formed by six Laws of Law was naturally not as formidable as that of twelve, but with two heads sharing one body, their combined efforts were not much weaker than other Main Deities. Their potential, however, was severely less. Thereafter, the Lord of Thunder, the Lord of Dawn Light, and the others also took their places on the Main Deity seats, one by one. Eight Main Deities were now seated, with four Main Deity seats still remaining petrified and sealed. However, the most basic operations of the Main Deity council had now been fully activated. Sitting in his Main Deity seat, Song Jian instantly felt that the Star Power of the Main Deity seat was much denser than that of a regular divine seat, almost ten times as concentrated, and his face revealed a hint of astonishment. Under such a terrifying enhancement, even a newly comprehended Power of Law, left to its own without any efforts, could be completely mastered in just a few decades while seated in the Main Deity seat; a feat that would normally take ordinary deities hundreds or even thousands of years. The Main Deity seat was indeed a treasure that would make one salivate with envy! For ordinary deities, mastery of the Law is key; but for Main God Level powerhouses, the perception of new Laws is the foundation of increasing ones strength! A thought suddenly flashed through Song Jians mind. If thats the case, then perhaps I should sell my Posuo Fruits to these Main God Level powerhouses first! Watching the other seven Main Deities, a mysterious smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth: No need to rush, let me see what good things these Main God Level powerhouses possess. When the time comes, trading a Posuo Fruit for a divine artifact might just make them clamor with eagerness to trade with me, hahaha! PS: Thanks to Remembering the Day for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1712 - Chapter 1712 Chapter 1713 City of Divine Signs Chapter 1712: Chapter 1713: City of Divine Signs Chapter 1712: Chapter 1713: City of Divine Signs Feeling the immense Star Power transmitted from the Main Deity position, Song Jians divine form improved slowly, even without accelerating the comprehension of the Power of Law, incrementally boosting his strength. It could be said that deities with divine positions, even without active cultivation, would have a cultivation speed that those without divine positions could not match! There were four Main Deity positions remaining, and eight ordinary positions had opened up. The deities who had been driven out of the Pantheon could compete for these eight ordinary positions. In the Divine World, they had one chance every year to compete, but they could only vie for these eight unless someone was promoted to Main Deity, which would then increase the number of positions available. Alright, the Main Deity Council is now in session. Does anyone have any topics they wish to discuss? Lord of Space looked towards the Lord of Light; each time the Main Deity Council met, he was reluctant to speak, so it was always the Lord of Light who asked. The several Main Deities exchanged glances; for Song Jian, it was his first time entering the Pantheon, so he kept silent on the side, while the other Main Deities hadnt expected that the Pantheon could commence their assembly so soon and hadnt thought of any good topics to discuss. The Lord of Light glanced at the Lord of Space, both revealing expressions of helplessness. The Lord of Light could only stand and loudly declare, Since there are no topics, then let this session of the divine council end here. Everyone, return to your respective temples! My friends, the foreign tribes have already begun to assemble a great army. It seems their treacherous hearts are not yet dead. It looks like their target is still the Pantheon. Once you return to your temples, continue to hunt and kill these foreign beings, the Lord of Space suddenly spoke up. S~ea??h the N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph, ignorant creatures. This time, I shall hunt a million of these foreigners! the Lord of Cruelty snorted coldly, his two heads wearing fierce expressions. My friends, till the next council, goodbye. The Lord of Light glanced at the Lord of Cruelty, then his figure disappeared from his throne, leaving only a faint afterimage maintaining a sitting posture, lingering above it. Soon, one by one, the Main Deities chose to leave, each leaving behind only a faint phantom on their thrones except for Song Jian, who remained on the Main Deity throne. Song Jian, able to sense the Star Power from the Main Deity throne, wished he could sit there 24 hours a day. However, seeing the afterimages left by the other gods, he quickly understood. These afterimages must be similar to avatars. As long as they were seated there, their true forms could continuously feel the nourishment of the Star Power. How exactly can I leave behind a similar phantom avatar? Song Jian wondered silently to himself. Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before his eyes: System: Do you wish to leave the Main Deity throne and the Pantheon now? If you choose to leave, you can leave a phantom avatar behind on the Main Deity throne to continuously experience the Star Power. The avatar will incur some loss in transmitting Star Power, and the true form will only receive about 80% of the Star Power! I can operate like this? Song Jians eyes lit up, and he turned to look at the other ordinary divine thrones. Indeed, it seemed that the ordinary thrones had this function as well, as most of the deities had already left the Pantheon, leaving behind a phantom avatar on their respective thrones. In fact, the avatars from ordinary divine positions could only retain half of the Star Power, meaning they were only 50% effective, far less than the Main Deity positions. After Song Jian chose Leave, his true form was immediately transported back to his own temple, leaving behind a phantom avatar on the Main Deity throne. Even within his own temple, Song Jian could feel a continuous stream of Star Power converging onto him from the void. Now, even sleeping, his strength would slowly growCan incredibly exhilarating feeling. I should probably construct a Divine Power Ancient Well now, otherwise, there would be no supply of divine power; the Power of Faith should still be used to raise the level of the faith altar and to accelerate the growth of the Paso Fruit Tree, Song Jian thought to himself. Unfortunately, constructing the Divine Power Ancient Well requires a large amount of divine power, and also the construction blueprints for the well, which are not available among the buildings of the Shattered Divine Realm. Just as Song Jian was pondering how to obtain the blueprints for the Divine Power Ancient Well, a faint chorus of prayers reached his ears, sounding like hundreds of flies buzzing incessantly, causing a bit of irritation and confusion. Prayers? Song Jian frowned slightly as he listened carefully and realized that all of them were prayers from his followers, rising up to him. My followers seem to have increased by quite a bit? Song Jian was somewhat surprised. In the Shattered Universe, the base number of creatures was not large; now he had just over a hundred followers, but the prayers he now heard were from at least eight or nine hundred people. How did this happen? Following the prayers with his divine consciousness, spreading out towards the distance, indeed, under the perception of his divine sense, two coordinate-like locations appeared: one was the altar in front of the Tree of Life in the Shattered Universe, and the other was the City of Hope in the game world. Could it be that I also have followers in the City of Hope? filled with curiosity, Song Jian couldnt help but look towards the City of Hope. Sure enough, in the central square of the City of Hope, a colossal statue of Song Jian stood, with hundreds of people kneeling on the ground, engaged in prayer rituals. Song Jians Power of Faith increased at a visible rate, at least ten times faster than before. He saw that almost all the higher-ups of the City of Hope were praying. After listening for a while, a wry smile appeared on Song Jians face; the prayers of the higher-ups in the City of Hope were quite different from those recited by the ordinary followers. Their prayers were actually reports on the development of the City of Hope, sounding as if subordinates were reporting to a boss, which made Song Jian feel somewhat bemused. With a thought, a ray of divine light fell from the Chaos Divine Temple towards the game world, merging into the great statue in the City of Hope. In an instant, Song Jians statue in the City of Hope radiated a dazzling divine light, and a pale, rainbow-colored light dome enveloped the entire City of Hope. A divine sign! The Lord of Chaos has bestowed a divine sign, from now on, our City of Hope is also a City of Divine Signs! Wang Qi exclaimed with surprise and delight. To become a City of Divine Signs is not an easy task; it requires making substantial offerings to a deity. Some cities even split their lands to acknowledge the independence of the deitys propagated religion, considering it a city within a city, which might possibly lead to a deity bestowing divine signs and becoming a City of Divine Signs. The City of Hope was established too recently to have any heritage that could catch a deitys eye, but what no one expected was that the owner of the City of Hope was a powerful deity. For other cities, it would be a very difficult task, but for the City of Hope, it was quite easy. Just as Wang Qi thought, as long as Song Jian heard their prayers in the Divine World, he would indeed bestow divine signs, transforming the City of Hope into a City of Divine Signs. From then on, there would no longer be incidents like monster sieges in the City of Hope. Within a thousand miles of the entire City of Divine Signs, no hostile forces could appear, greatly increasing the security of the city. Chapter 1713 - Chapter 1713 Chapter 1714 Blood Sacrifice Chapter 1713: Chapter 1714: Blood Sacrifice Chapter 1713: Chapter 1714: Blood Sacrifice ` With the divine statue of the City of Hope, it was as if he had a divine sign coordinate in the game world, and Song Jians mind could sense everything about the City of Hope at any moment. However, unfortunately, after becoming a god-level power, he could no longer enter the game world; at most, he could create a Phantom Clone to enter the game world, just as he did in the Pantheon. The Phantom Clone that entered the game world had to be created using divine power, and the more divine power consumed, the stronger the Phantom Clone would be. With Song Jians current abilities, he simply couldnt create a powerful Phantom Clone. In other words, the City of Hope, this City of Divine Signs, was temporarily just for show and could only serve to intimidate. I still need to create the Divine Power Ancient Well as soon as possible! Song Jian rubbed his temples and sighed in his heart. Just as Song Jian was pondering how to obtain the blueprints for the Divine Power Ancient Well, the Divine World suddenly underwent drastic changes, and a trace of blood colored the sky. Song Jian sat in the divine hall, suddenly overwhelmed with a sense of foreboding, as if something bad was about to happen. Whats going on? Song Jian stood up, his eyes shimmering with a dark gold light, gazing beyond the divine hall as if there were no obstructions. Sarch* The n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, Song Jian saw a large gathering of alien tribes in a desolate wilderness. From afar, there were tens of thousands of them, and the tall tents erected in the wilderness looked like vast forests with no end in sight. At this moment, countless powerful aliens were constantly hunting, bringing back one powerful monster after another to their camps. Then, they cut open their blood vessels, letting the fresh blood spill onto the ground. These monsters, with limbs broken and blood vessels severed, emitted one piteous wail after another, while the aliens nearby seemed deaf, continuously chanting something and kneeling in worship before a tall cross-shaped spire. The corpses of the monsters were piled around this cross-shaped spire like small mountains, and more aliens kept coming from the distance with powerful hunted monsters, cutting open their blood vessels and throwing them around the spire. Blood flowed on the ground, slowly seeping into the earth, and a hint of blood appeared on the base of the spire, as if the spire was incessantly drinking the monsters blood. What are these aliens up to, performing what seems to be some evil ritual! Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, a voice suddenly reached Song Jians ears. Lord of Chaos, please return to the Pantheon within thirty breaths. The first Main God Council meeting is about to start, and the agenda is how to defend against the invasion of the alien tribes! An invasion by the alien tribes, could it be that this gathering of so many aliens and the performance of their bizarre rituals is for the purpose of attacking the Mount of Gods? Song Jian was stunned, then immediately thought of the scene he had just witnessed. Song Jians thoughts moved, and his figure disappeared. In the Pantheon, Song Jians figure swiftly merged with his seated Phantom Clone at the Main Deitys position. Looking around, in the vast Pantheon, only the figures of a few Main Deities at the central conference table were solid, while the regular divine seats around were all occupied by Phantom Clones. ` What, the first Main God Council can just be convened by the few of us who are at the Main God Level? Song Jian thought to himself. At that moment, only the Lord of Space, Lord of Light, and Lord of Cruelty had arrived. Song Jian was the fourth to arrive, and after waiting for a short while longer, the other Main God Level powerhouses also arrived at the Pantheon. The Lord of Light glanced at the Lord of Space seated at the foremost position of Main Deity, saw the latter with his eyes half-closed, looking completely unconcerned, and therefore stood up to preside over the meeting. Gentlemen, the alien tribes have started to gather again. This time, almost a hundred thousand natives have assembled! As he spoke, the Lord of Light waved his hand, and a 3D holographic screen appeared in the center of the conference table. Regardless of where they were seated, every Main Deity could clearly see the content displayed. The image on the screen was almost identical to what Song Jian had previously seen using the Perception Eye, which had now advanced to a divine level. Even when observing Main God Level beings, he would not be detected by them, and the divine level Perception Eye could reveal even more detailed attributes of the target. Song Jian had already seen this scene before, but many other Main God Level powerhouses hadnt taken notice. After carefully observing for a while, the Lord of Dawn Light furrowed his brow and pointed at the cross-shaped spire on the screen, asking, What are these natives up to again, conducting a blood sacrifice? There is a figure rising behind the spire, what are they trying to summon this time, ancestral spirits or extraterrestrial demons? Hmph, these natives really never learn their lesson. How many times have they conducted blood sacrifices for summoning now? Whenever the gods rise up, why must they go through this act? After so many failures, do they not learn their lesson and repent? Hmph, the scale seems a bit larger this time, and the number of people is also greater. No, wait, how could the strength of these people be so formidable? The peak of Legendary Realm, and there are quite a few at the Demi-God Level. It seems that these natives are indeed capable of learning from their lessons. Those so-called alien armies of the past were merely at the early or mid stages of the Legendary Realm, and some werent even that powerful. Such a rabble thinking about attacking the Pantheon is utterly laughable! Gentlemen, this time the alien tribes have gotten smarter. Instead of using their own kind for the blood sacrifice, they are using the bodies of powerful monsters from the Divine World. Have you not noticed? The strength of these monsters is at least at the Demi-God Level, and there are even Main God Level monsters! said the Lord of Space suddenly. Demi-God Level, Main God Level A group of Main God Level powerhouses frowned slightly. They were quite familiar with the alien tribes. After all, the true masters of the Divine World were in fact these alien tribes. With their numbers in the billions, they were impossible to eradicate completely. The gods arrival in the Divine World was actually just a struggle with these aliens over the foundation and resources. Are they using the divine essence within these monsters bodies to conduct the blood sacrifice summoning? An idea suddenly surfaced in Song Jians mind, and he couldnt help speaking out loud. Divine essence The Main Deities exchanged glances, seeing a flash of surprise in each others eyes. Gentlemen, these alien tribes are summoning their once Emperors Divine Artifact! The Lord of Space sighed, slowly opened his eyes, and a hint of wariness flickered through his gaze. Emperors Divine Artifact, are you talking about that weapon which could be mentioned in the same breath as the Lightning Spear? This, how is that possible Even the Lord of Light, who had always been full of confidence, now showed a look of horror in his eyes. His confidence had now turned into concern. Bloodthirsty Warhammer, you, you mean that one? the Lord of Dawn Light murmured softly. Upon hearing the words Bloodthirsty Warhammer, the entire Pantheon fell silent, engulfed in a heavy stillness. PS: Thank you to Ji Ri for the 500 QiDian coins reward! Chapter 1714 - Chapter 1714 Chapter 1715 The Fog Demon Chapter 1714: Chapter 1715: The Fog Demon Chapter 1714: Chapter 1715: The Fog Demon The Bloodthirsty Warhammer is an artifact comparable to the Spear of Lightning, a weapon of God King Level powerhouses. Even those at the Main God Level were incapable of wielding such a mighty weapon. They, even if they manage to summon the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, who could possibly wield it? Adir, the Sun God of the eighth Main Deity position, couldnt help but ask. The deities were silent. If indeed there was not a single God King Level powerhouse, even if the foreign races used a bloody summoning to call forth this warhammer, they could not unleash its power. Then what use would summoning it serve for these foreign races? The only possibility was that a God King Level powerhouse had emerged amongst the foreign races, one who could utilize the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, this divine artifact, if that were truly the case, then the Pantheon might indeed be in grave danger this time! After a long while, the Lord of Space, with a hint of weariness in his eyes, spoke up, Summon the deities, announce this matter. This is no longer something we eight Main Deities can decide on our own. Ordinarily, minor matters could be decided by just the eight Main Deities, but an issue that concerned the very life and death of the Pantheon required the assembly of all gods to discuss together. At the very least, ordinary deities needed to be aware of what had happened, and their power was also needed. Moments later, the figures of deities began to appear within the Pantheon, each one with a grave expression. After the recent battle for positions had ended, it should have been a long while before they were summoned again, yet they were being gathered within the Pantheon only a few days later, something major must have occurred! When all the deities were in place, the Lord of Light rose and started to announce their prior discovery. Upon hearing that a being possibly on par with the God King Level might exist among the foreign races, the ordinary deities immediately became panic-stricken. Impossible, how could a God King Tier powerhouse emerge among the foreign races? There wasnt a single sign before this The existence of the foreign races predates the Pantheon; in the Divine World, they are the true masters. Many areas remain unexplored by us. How can you be certain that there are no God King Level powerhouses outside the thousands of miles surrounding the Pantheon? Damn it, the last war of the God Kings traces back to tens of thousands of years ago. It was in that battle that the God King of Saia fell, leaving only his weapon, the Spear of Lightning. Could it be that this war is another war of the God Kings? Why are we so cursed! Damn it, if only I knew, I would have stayed in the game world. The Divine World is too dangerous In the last war of the God Kings, even the God King of Saia was lost, and of the twelve Main Deities, not a single one survived. The deities too suffered countless casualties, a devastating blow that even led to the Pantheon being forced to seal itself off for a long time. The Lord of Space and the Lord of Light were said to be the gods who survived from the last war of the God Kings. The other deities had mostly ascended after that event. Though they hadnt experienced that war, the deities of the Pantheon knew about that conflict. Unexpectedly, they were about to personally endure the cruelty of a war of the God Kings. Could it be that were truly going to fall? A bitter taste surfaced on many a deitys face. Observing the dejected expressions of the gods, the Lord of Space couldnt help but frown slightly. After glancing around at the gods, he said, Right now, these are just speculations. Whether the alien race has a God King Level powerhouse remains an unknown. Even if one has emerged, as long as we can destroy their blood sacrifice ritual and prevent them from summoning the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, even a God King Level being would not be invincible within the God Mountain Range! There are prohibitions within the God Mountain Range. Once members of the alien race set foot on Mount of Gods, their strength would be suppressed. This holds true even for God King Level powerhouses. If they possess the strength of a God King Level entity but lack the weapons, they truly might not be a match for the Pantheon if they dare come to the God Mountain Range while having their power suppressed. Bear in mind, the Pantheon has always enshrined the weapon of the God King of Saia, the Lightning Spear! When the time comes, the eight of us Main Deities joining hands, strengthened by the Thunder Law, the Lightning Spear can also unleash its strongest strike. After all, it is the scepter of the God King, capable of representing the God King and protecting the Pantheon! proclaimed the Lord of Thunder, unable to hold back. Indeed, the Lightning Spear of the God Kings throne is tantamount to the God Kings scepter, cherished by the collective worship of the gods, and it is the Pantheons most formidable trump card. If a crisis were ever to occur that spelled doom for the Pantheon, the Divine Council has the authority to utilize the Lightning Spear and strike with the power of a God King Level. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Under the suppression of the prohibitions in the God Mountain Range, even a God King Level powerhouse, lacking God King Level weapons, would not be able to withstand this strongest strike. Upon hearing the words of the Lord of Thunder, the gods finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the pressure of facing a God King Level being was immense, akin to how Legendary Realm warriors felt when facing True God Level powerhouses. Alright, now lets discuss how we can destroy the aliens bloody summoning ritual. Should we mobilize the legions of gods to carry out a crusade against them? the Lord of Light said with a sigh. Throughout history, the Pantheons wars with the alien races were always reactionary. Each time, the aliens took the initiative to attack, and the Pantheon was forced to respond. But in every instance, the Pantheon slaughtered the aliens to the last, which led to the impression among the gods that the aliens were easily dispatched. But this time, the Pantheon was actually considering launching a proactive war against the aliens. This realization caused a heavy mood among the many deities, as the dynamics of the war between gods and aliens appeared to be undergoing subtle shifts! In the game world, behind the mountains of Divine Sword Sect, which was originally a forbidden area, a blood-red Teleportation Gate suddenly appeared on a grassy slope. A figure clad in golden armor, wielding a long halberd, emerged from the Teleportation Gate. His face was shrouded in a cloud of black mist, revealing only a pair of blood-red eyes. Stepping out of the Teleportation Gate, he took a deep breath and let out a hearty laugh, his voice as sharp as that of a predacious bird. Hahaha, is this the outside world? Truly, it is a hundred, a thousand times better than the Forbidden Area of the Heavenly Palace. This land is perfect for the development of our Fog Demon Clan! After speaking, the figure turned back and pointed towards the blood-red Teleportation Gate. A streak of black light shot into the gate, and moments later, countless figures emerged. At that instant, all players in the game world received a system notification, written in blood-red text. System: The Fog Demon Clan, once sealed in the Heavenly Palace Forbidden Area, has reappeared among humankind. They feed on flesh and blood, excel at changing shapes, and devour the souls of living creatures. If they are allowed to grow and prosper, the world of men will completely descend into Hell! An emergency system quest is now issued: Exterminate the Fog Demon! Quest Requirement: Kill all Fog Demons, fight until death! Quest Reward: For every Fog Demon killed, a guaranteed drop of a Fog Demon Pill, which increases training speed by tenfold for 1 hour. Also drop unique items from the Heavenly Palace Forbidden Area! Additionally, earn merit points according to the Fog Demons level! Seeing this system notification, players immediately grew excited, seeking the Fog Demons location. Meanwhile, inside the Divine Sword Sect, a bloody scene of slaughter unfolded as endless waves of Fog Demons, like a flood, emerged from the Teleportation Gate behind the sects mountains and entered the game world. Chapter 1715 - Chapter 1715 Chapter 1716 Holy Spirit Warrior Chapter 1715: Chapter 1716 Holy Spirit Warrior Chapter 1715: Chapter 1716 Holy Spirit Warrior For the NPCs in the game world, the emergence of the fog demons was a disaster, but for the players, these fog demons were no different from other monsters. Moreover, due to the rich loot drops, the players were quite excited. Some had even started forming teams, searching everywhere for the fog demons. All that was happening in the game world had nothing to do with Song Jian anymore. The Divine World appeared to be connected to the game world, but in reality, it was a one-way passage. In the game world, anyone who reached the divine level had to go to the Divine World within a set period of time, or else they would face divine punishment! However, beings from the Divine World couldnt enter the game world through the teleportation channel; they could only use faith coordinates to condense divine avatars with divine power. The more divine power used, the stronger the condensed avatar, but the limit was the Demi-God Level. It couldnt be further increased, and once a divine avatar perished in the game world, the divine power and some Law Fragments used to condense the avatar would drop, making some bold individuals particularly fond of hunting these divine avatars. In the Divine World, the gods had already determined the location for the Alien Blood Sacrifice and started mass-producing Holy Spirit Warriors, gearing up to destroy the aliens blood sacrifice! Although Song Jian also had Holy Spirit Warriors, the Sacred Spirit Temple that belonged to him was in the Shattered Divine Realm. For now, Song Jian didnt want to expose the Shattered Divine Realm, as he had discovered that even as a deity with a Divine Country, such individuals were very few, and each of them preferred to remain hidden. sea??h th ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now that Song Jian was aware of other deities with their own Divine Country, he only knew about the Lord of Light having one, and the Lord of Space might have one, but it was not revealed. As for the other deities, Song Jian was not certain! Lets build the Sacred Spirit Temple first, Song Jian stood in the empty Pantheon and couldnt help but sigh. He had originally planned to construct the Divine Power Ancient Well as the first building in the Pantheon. However, he was now forced to build a structure he already owned, which made him feel somewhat helpless. Having the experience of constructing the Sacred Spirit Temple and possessing the blueprints within the Shattered Divine Realm, Song Jian didnt need to find a way to acquire the blueprints and could directly start the construction! Building the Sacred Spirit Temple also required a large amount of divine materials, which could drop from divine-level creatures. Song Jian had hunted quite a few aliens before, and the materials he acquired were enough to construct two Sacred Spirit Temples. Soon, a shrine appeared next to the Chaos Divine Temple. This shrine was the Sacred Spirit Temple and was almost identical to the one in the Shattered Divine Realm. The only difference was that the Sacred Spirit Temple in the Divine Country could be continually upgraded, but the one built in the Pantheon could not. In the Shattered Divine Realms Sacred Spirit Temple, creating Holy Spirit Warriors only required the use of divinity, but in the Pantheons Sacred Spirit Temple, it was necessary to use the souls of the strong. The stronger the soul, the more powerful the Holy Spirit Warrior that was created, using less than a tenth of the divinity required by the Divine Countrys Sacred Spirit Temple. Luckily, since this was a joint action by the Pantheon, each deity was given a number of powerful souls, which were part of the foundation of the Pantheon. As a Main God Level power, Song Jian was allocated ten thousand powerful souls, but most were from the Legendary Realm, and only ten were from Demi-God Level souls. What use are Legendary Realm Holy Spirit Warriors? They can only serve as cannon fodder! Song Jian looked at the over nine thousand Legendary Realm souls wailing in his hands and shook his head. It felt wasteful to use divinity on these souls to create Holy Spirit Warriors; no matter how little was used, Song Jian still found it painful. With that thought, Song Jian immediately summoned the Blazing Fire Furnace and threw the nine thousand plus Legendary Realm souls into it, starting the relentless refinement process. As for the ten Demi-God Level souls, Song Jian threw them all into the Pantheons Sacred Spirit Temple, put in some divinity, and began to patiently wait. In a short while, ten Holy Spirit Warriors with Demi-God Level strength walked out from the Temple, kneeling on one knee before Song Jian. We greet our master! the ten Holy Spirit Warriors shouted in unison. Song Jian was startled, and with a wave of his right hand, three hundred Holy Spirit Warriors clad in golden armor suddenly appeared at his side. These warriors were all created from the Sacred Spirit Temple within the Shattered Divine Realm, and at first glance, they appeared no different from the ten Holy Spirit Warriors he had just made. However, upon closer examination, it was clear that the warriors from the Shattered Divine Realm were rather stiff and mechanical. Although they understood commands and could execute them well, they lacked the liveliness of the newly created ten. At the very least, the newly created ten Holy Spirit Warriors could speak and seemed to be able to communicate through language, while those from the Shattered Divine Realm were unable to do so. Song Jian glanced at the Shattered Divine Realm, where he had a bit over a hundred points of divine power left. Gritting his teeth, he used all of this divine power to upgrade the level of the Sacred Spirit Temple. Soon, the limit for creating Holy Spirit Warriors in the Sacred Spirit Temple reached a thousand. Phew, all my divine power is used up. If there is no replenishment of divine power in the upcoming battle, even if I acquire the blueprints for the Divine Power Ancient Well, I wont be able to create it for quite some time, Song Jian sighed, feeling like a gambler who had put all his stakes on one last gamble. Soon, a thousand Holy Spirit Warriors stood before Song Jian. All of these were of Demi-God Level. Although their numbers were not small, compared to the alien tribe performing the blood sacrifice, they were hardly worth mentioning. I hope the Holy Spirit Warriors from the other deities are more numerous, Song Jian sighed again. He had done his best; with his current resources, being able to create a thousand Demi-God Level Holy Spirit Warriors was quite an accomplishment. Such an army could easily take any city in the game world! Each of you ten, take charge of a hundred men, Song Jian instructed the ten kneeling Holy Spirit Warriors. As you command, Master! the ten Holy Spirit Warriors stood up, and quickly behind each of them, a hundred Holy Spirit Warriors in golden armor appeared. Song Jian nodded, waved his hand, and directly took them all into the Shattered Divine Realm. Then, glancing at the empty temple, he turned and left, teleporting to the plaza where the Pantheon resided. By now, more than three hundred deities had mostly arrived. The vast plaza, due to the presence of the Holy Spirit Warriors, had become somewhat crowded. Looking around, there were at least a hundred thousand Holy Spirit Warriors standing on the plaza, although the majority of them were only of Legendary or Demi-God Realm, not even one tenth of the total. Can such an army really stop the blood sacrifice rituals of those aliens? Song Jian furrowed his brow, unable to help wondering to himself. In terms of numbers alone, the alien warriors were a hundred times more than the Holy Spirit Warriors before him, not to mention their strength. A force this small charging into the alien army might manage to hold out for a quarter of an hour, which would exceed Song Jians expectations. However, the Holy Spirit Warriors had one advantage over the alien warriors: they were immortal. As long as there was enough divinity available, they could be resurrected continuously and rejoin the battle! We are the main force; the Holy Spirit Warriors just need to hold back those soldiers below the god level of the aliens, said the Lord of Dawn Light, who seemed to notice Song Jians doubts, indifferently. Song Jian nodded and sensed the Blazing Fire Furnace that had entered the void. The souls of the nine thousand-plus aliens were almost fully refined, but it was not yet clear what would be created from them. This made Song Jian somewhat expectant. Chapter 1716 - Chapter 1716 Chapter 1717 The Army Assembles Chapter 1716: Chapter 1717: The Army Assembles Chapter 1716: Chapter 1717: The Army Assembles Although the Blazing Fire Furnace was only a special formation that came from the mutation of the Thousand Swords Art, within it did exist a God-level cauldron. Previously, in the Heavenly Palace instance, the Heaven-exterminating True Monarch had spent a hundred thousand years refining the Ascension Pill, which in the end was taken advantage of by Song Jian. Not only did Song Jian take away the Ascension Pill, but he also took the cauldron used to refine it and integrated it into the Blazing Fire Furnace Sword Formation, significantly increasing the power of the formation. Originally, the Blazing Fire Furnace formation could only trap warriors of the Legendary Realm, but now it could directly slaughter and melt a divine-level powerhouse. The power of the furnace was indeed cruel. Moreover, the Blazing Fire Furnace had many special effects: it could purify, extract, and melt. It could refine the souls of more than nine thousand Legendary Realm aliens, but what would ultimately be refined, Song Jian did not know. Lord of Chaos, all your Holy Spirit Warriors are at the Demi-God level? the Lord of Light asked with a face full of surprise as he looked at the Holy Spirit Warriors behind Song Jian, his expression couldnt help but reveal a touch of shock. You should know that even the Lord of Light had only created more than twenty thousand Holy Spirit Warriors, and most of them were Legendary Realm powerhouses. However, what the Lord of Light did not know was that this time Song Jian had really gone all out, exhausting all his resources. Every bit of his divine power was spent on creating the Holy Spirit Warriors. This is all I have. Its a pity that I didnt accumulate enough divine power; otherwise, maybe I could have trained even more Holy Spirit Warriors, Song Jian said, shaking his head. Hehe, what youve done is already quite impressive. Souls of the Legendary Realm aliens are easy to obtain, but when stepping into the Divine Realm, the souls of the aliens have undergone a transformation, and upon death, most will condense into soul crystals. The Demi-God realm alien souls you handed out have already been the Pantheons savings of thousands of years! the Lord of Space said, his eyes full of thick surprise as he looked at the army of Demi-God Holy Spirit Warriors behind Song Jian. All of the Pantheons Demi-God level Holy Spirit Warriors put together probably werent as numerous as those Song Jian had! If relying solely on the Holy Spirit Warriors to battle, Song Jian alone could sweep the entire Pantheon! Song Jian, Ill use ten thousand soul crystals to trade for your method of creating Demi-God level Holy Spirit Warriors, how about it? the Lord of Light could not help but say. Song Jian glanced at the Lord of Light and wondered. The Lord of Light himself had his own Divine Country, and he only needed to keep upgrading the Sacred Spirit Temple within his country to create Demi-God Realm Holy Spirit Warriors. It was understandable if other gods didnt know, but it was odd for the Lord of Light to be unaware. Song Jian hesitated for a moment and politely refused the Lord of Lights offer. Soul crystals were akin to divine power currency, and the forging of many divine weapons required soul crystals as an additive, thus making them extremely precious. Its just that Song Jian did not want others to know that he too had a Divine Country, so he had no choice but to refuse the deal! After another quarter of an hour, all the deities had assembled their Holy Spirit Warrior armies and came to the square in front of the Pantheon. At this time, the total number of Holy Spirit Warriors gathered exceeded one hundred and fifty thousand, densely packed like an ocean. Lets move out, target the Blood Pool Wilderness! the Lord of Space ordered in a low voice. With a wave of his right hand, countless Teleportation Gates appeared before everyoneCa hundred or so one-meter-wide, two-meter-tall Teleportation Gates densely packed together. On the other side of the Teleportation Gates was the Blood Pool Wilderness where the alien tribes were conducting the Blood Sacrifice! The location of the Blood Sacrifice had already been scouted. With the Lord of Space present, the gods naturally wouldnt walk there on two feet. A group Teleportation Gate could transport everyone directly to the Blood Pool Wilderness. Soon, a large group of Holy Spirit Warriors appeared on the desolate wilderness, and as soon as they appeared, they began to quickly assemble. In the distance, the alien tribe conducting the Blood Sacrifice seemed to sense something amiss, and a contingent of alien cavalry riding giant beasts swiftly galloped towards them. Holy Spirit Warriors, they are Holy Spirit Warriors, the claws of the Evil God. Theyre assembling! the distant alien cavalry who spotted the Holy Spirit Warriors cried out in horror, shouting loudly. Watching the fleeing alien cavalry, the two heads of the giant twin-headed Lord of Cruelty simultaneously cracked open their mouths and laughed, Since youve come, then stay. Boom~ The Lord of Cruelty stomped across the land, each step thunderous, creating craters in the dark red earth as he pursued the group of alien cavalry like a locomotive. Feeling the terrifying aura emanating from the Lord of Cruelty, the alien cavalry dared not look back, desperately flogging the beasts beneath them to move faster. The six-legged beasts let out a pitiful roar, sensing the danger, and desperately dashed forward, but in an instant, the Lord of Cruelty caught up with them and charged at an alien rider. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ A loud crash, and the alien rider, along with his beast, were smashed to pieces, blood and flesh spraying everywhere, turning the Lord of Fury into a blood-soaked figure. Hahaha, exhilarating, exhilarating~ You little alien scamps, dont run so fast, watch as I tear you all to shreds! Both heads laughed heartily as they continued to chase the other riders, quickly annihilating the entire cavalry squad. In front of the Lord of Cruelty, not a single body of the cavalry squad was left intact, as if they were toys torn asunder without mercy. When all the Holy Spirit Warriors had arrived at the Bloodlands, a flash of white light enveloped the Lord of Fury, and the bloodstains vanished in an instant, reverting him back to the Main Deity from the Sacred Spirit Temple. Lord of Fury, it was just a squad of Legendary Realm riders; there was no need for you to take action. The Holy Spirit Warriors could have dealt with them, the Lord of Light said, seemingly displeased, unable to hold back. Hmph, I do as I please, whats it to you! The Lord of Furys two heads roared in unison, looking disdainfully at the Lord of Light. The Lord of Lights expression grew even uglier, and he snorted coldly, no longer addressing the matter. Song Jian had just emerged from the Teleportation Gate when he heard the Lord of Light bellow, Attack! A force of over one hundred thousand slowly mobilized, advancing toward the site of the alien tribes blood sacrifice, where near the Spire, a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood had formed, with countless corpses of alien creatures almost burying the Spire, leaving only a little over a meter of its tip visible. At that moment, the Spire seemed to be submerged in the Blood Pool, continuously absorbing the blood of the monsters. Knowing that the Divine Army of the deities had arrived, a male alien shrouded in black mist laughed heartily, looking in the direction of the Divine World with a disdainful expression. These Evil Gods have sensed the crisis, but isnt it a little too late? The Bloodthirsty Warhammer has awakened, and before long, it will re-emerge in the Divine World, completely annihilating all Evil Gods! Chapter 1717 - Chapter 1717 Chapter 1718 Grand Disintegration Skill Chapter 1717: Chapter 1718: Grand Disintegration Skill Chapter 1717: Chapter 1718: Grand Disintegration Skill Seeing the army of Holy Spirit Warriors, Evil Wuxues face took on a cold expression, but it didnt stop the armys advance. Glancing at the Spire and the numerous monster corpses around it, Evil Wuxue muttered to itself, Still not enough, still not enough Soon, the army of Holy Spirit Warriors had charged within a hundred meters. Only then did Evil Wuxue wave a hand, and its own alien army began to slowly stir to life. However, compared to the speed of the Holy Spirit Warriors, the alien army moved quite slowly, as if they were circling the Spire to protect it. S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Are they trying to protect that Spire? the Lord of Light, floating in the sky, frowned and after a moment pointed at the Spire, shouting loudly, All gods, destroy the Spire! Although the Holy Spirit Warrior army was undying and indestructible, their numbers were too few. Compared with the alien army, they resembled a small stream against the vast ocean. Even with their ability to resurrect infinitely, they wouldnt be able to hold out for long. What could truly make a decisive impact was the power of the more than three hundred deities. But soon, hundreds of figures flew out from the alien army. These were alien warriors with divine Combat Power, flying toward the location of the gods. The Lord of Fury, with both of its heads glowing a crimson light, let out a roar and, incredibly, charged alone towards the alien deities. The Lord of Lights expression changed, and it couldnt help but curse, Damn it, this idiot is seeking death! All the deities attacked the Spire, and Song Jian also swung the Sky-breaking Sword, letting loose dazzling Sword Qi towards the Spire. It was clear to everyone that the Spire was key to the blood sacrifice; destroying the Spire would disrupt the blood sacrifice ritual. Seeing the gods target was the Spire, Evil Wuxues expression grew even darker. With a wave of its hand, several figures shrouded in black mist rose up, turning into puffs of smoke that merged in mid-air, finally condensing into a special black rune that blossomed with dazzling light in the sky. Instantly, a black net appeared around the Spire, continuously contracting and entirely enveloping the Spire. The surface of the Spire showed web-like patterns, looking quite eerie. Boom Boom Boom~ Attacks from countless divine warriors struck the Spire, with explosions sounding one after another. But in Song Jians eyes, it seemed like the surface of the Spire possessed a defense that transcended rules; countless MISSes floated up from the top of the Spire, leaving it completely undamaged! How is this possible, the combined force of hundreds of gods cant even scratch it? Song Jians face showed an expression of shock. Meanwhile, the Holy Spirit Warrior army had already clashed with the alien army. The battle immediately escalated to an intense phase, with limbs flying and blood spraying across the open field. Upon contact, hundreds of aliens were torn into pieces, while the Holy Spirit Warriors resembled a small boat navigating through tumultuous seas, constantly in danger of capsizing. However, the Holy Spirit Warrior army was deathless and unyielding. Every time one fell, it wouldnt be long before they automatically resuscitated and rejoined the battle. Thus, despite being countless times fewer in number than the alien army, they withstood the relentless waves like a rock. But this steadfastness came at the expense of the deities Divinity, a war of attrition. Once the deities Divinity was exhausted, the Holy Spirit Warriors would no longer be able to revive. At that time, the alien army would easily eradicate the Holy Spirit Warrior army! The Lord of Light also knew that time was not on the side of the gods; to disrupt the blood sacrifice, they had to act quickly! Sword of Light! A brilliant cross-shaped Holy Sword descended from the sky, striking the Spire with force. To an observer, its might appeared even more fearsome than the Divine Fall Sword Energy from the Chaos Sword Canon. In Song Jians eyes, as the Sword of Light struck the Spire, a dazzling glow erupted, and the impact caused the ground to tremble violently, akin to an earthquake. The corpses of monsters surrounding the Spire were scattered by the Sword Qi, revealing the entire body of the tower. At this moment, the Spire, from its base to the very tip, was almost entirely covered in blood-red, with less than a meter at the top still untouched. The blood sacrifice is about to be completed, Evil Gods, your end has arrived! Evil Wuxue let out a strange, cackling laugh. As he looked at the undamaged Spire, the Lord of Lights face grew even uglier, and he turned to look at the Lord of Space beside him. Ill give it a try, its defense has already broken through the limits of the laws, it seems to have entered another level! The Lord of Spaces expression was solemn, seeming unsure about breaking through the Spires defenses. Just then, Song Jian suddenly made his move, waving his hand, a mysterious Power of Law surged toward the Spire! Time Rewind! With a light shout, the Spire was instantly enveloped in the Time Law, and in a moment, the black spiderweb patterns that seemed to cover the surface of the Spire began to distort. In no time, wails came from the Spire, and the black spiderweb patterns that had clung to it began to peel away, reforming into a large net, floating into the sky and disintegrating into a mass of black mist! It looked as though someone had pressed the rewind button, reversing everything that had happened to the Spire, and most astonishingly, the crimson blood qi that had already covered almost to the last meter at the top of the Spire, was, due to the Time Laws effect, not only had the black patterns faded, but even the blood qi on its surface had receded a bit. This made the eyes of several Main Deities shine bright as they all turned to look at Song Jian! And at that moment, the Lord of Space also launched his strongest attack! Grand Disintegration Skill! With a fierce shout, countless black lightning bolts flew toward the Spire. Song Jian squinted his eyes to take a closer lookCthis was not black lightning, but rather, rifts in space. This strike from the Lord of Space had the power to tear open the fabric of space, demonstrating the immensity of power beyond imagination! As the black lightning shot toward the Spire, it also engulfed the black mist. Evil Wuxues face changed drastically; that black mist was actually one of Evil Wuxues powerful defensive artifacts, which could separate and join. In its separated state, it could transform into over a dozen figures, much like avatars for Evil Wuxue to command, and when joined, it became a large black net that acted as an Absolute Defense! Crackle~ A sharp tearing sound rang out as a bolt of lightning struck the black mist, instantly ripping a large hole in it. Evil Wuxue couldnt help but spew a mouthful of fresh blood and hastily summoned back the black mist. In Evil Wuxues hands, the mist reformed into a handkerchief, and in the center of the handkerchief, a three-inch-long tear appeared, nearly splitting it in two. Evil Wuxue felt so pained he almost vomited blood. When he looked up, the black lightning had already fiercely struck the Spire. The rumbling was incessant; the Spire was so indestructible that, despite the bombardment by the Grand Disintegration Skill, it remained stubbornly erect. However, Evil Wuxue could sense that cracks had started appearing inside the Spire, and many small stones began to fall from its surface. It wouldnt be long before the Grand Disintegration Skill destroyed this tower! This is what youve forced me to do, if thats the case, then lets die together! Evil Wuxue looked toward the distant gods, his eyes filled with madness. Chapter 1718 - Chapter 1718 Chapter 1719 Luofu Divine Palace Chapter 1718: Chapter 1719: Luofu Divine Palace Chapter 1718: Chapter 1719: Luofu Divine Palace The foreign army and the Holy Spirit Legion constantly collided on the vast blood-drenched wilderness, their formations interlocked in battle, their fighting figures everywhere on the ground and in the air. Energy shocks, forceful blasts, and spells intertwined, the sound of explosions booming everywhere. Evil Wuxue saw that the gods target was merely the Spire and not the foreign army; his face instantly turned extremely ugly! You all deserve to die for trying to sabotage the blood sacrifice ritual! Evil Wuxue roared, reaching forward with his hand, a surge of divine power rushing towards the gods. In an instant, countless divine forces transformed into blades, spears, swords, and halberds, as well as fierce beasts, charging at the gods. Evil Wuxue didnt even glance at the gods; instead, he turned his gaze towards the foreign army fighting on the ground, a trace of reluctance in his eyes, which soon turned ruthless again. We must annihilate these evil gods this time, or else the Divine World will never know peace! Evil Wuxue muttered to himself, as if convincing himself. Let the blood sacrifice begin, with the blood of our own kin, initiate the blood sacrifice ritual! Evil Wuxue murmured, his whole being falling into a state of madness. At this moment, the earth around the Spire began to crack, fissures spreading across the ground. Boom~ Suddenly, black flames spewed out from the grounds fissures, consuming both the foreign army and the Holy Spirit Legion in battle, countless souls screaming as they dissipated! In a flash, the blood-red aura on the Spires surface surged to its pinnacle, the entire Spire turned a dark red color, exuding a bloodthirsty and eerie scent. Boom! With a loud noise, the earth within a hundred meters around the Spire suddenly sank, plunging into the endless Abyss, the surface of the Spire glowed with a bloody light, floating in the void. A sinkhole? The gods blocked Evil Wuxues attack and were about to counterattack when they suddenly noticed something abnormal with the Spire, their attention immediately drawn to it. Observing the Spire floating midair and the immense pit over a hundred meters in diameter below, they all looked puzzled. At this moment, a look of joy appeared on Evil Wuxues face, and he laughed maniacally, The blood sacrifice ritual has officially begun; its unstoppable now. Evil gods, tremble in front of the ancestors of the Divine Worlds foreign race, you are destined for a crushing defeat! With that, Evil Wuxue flew towards the Spire, followed by a dozen divine-level powerhouses from the foreign army streaking through the air behind him towards the Spire. Stop them from getting close to the Spire! the Lord of Light bellowed. Although they didnt understand what the foreign race was up to, preventing their actions was certainly not wrong. Eight Main Deities immediately also flew towards the Spire, numerous divine powers coalescing into skills in midair, flung at the foreign divine-level powerhouses. Song Jians Sword Qi, refined to perfection, shone with dazzling brilliance. None of the foreign divine-level powerhouses dared to block it, they could only avoid it from a distance! Hum~ Just when this happened, the Spire suddenly began to tremble slightly, emitting a low humming sound, and a series of terrifying auras burst forth from it, enveloping all the foreign divine beings and the eight Main Deities who had approached close by. What is this situation! The gods looked on from a distance, and at this moment, the eight Main Deities and the foreign divine beings inside the aura looked like insects trapped in amber, motionless within the range of the terrifying aura, as if they had been sealed. This caused the rest of the gods to dare not approach, and they all kept their distance from the Spire to avoid being covered by the terrifying aura. At that time, Song Jian hadnt felt anything unusual, but the Lord of Space issued a warning, Be careful, the fluctuations of the Space Law are very intense, it seems we have fallen into an alternate space Just then, the foreign divine beings began to vanish one after another without any sign of teleportationCthey just disappeared right before everyones eyes. Evil Gods, your deaths will be miserable! Evil Wuxue looked at the several Main Deity level beings, with a vicious smile emerging on his ferocious face. Then, Evil Wuxue also disappeared suddenly, leaving only the eight Main Deities in the sealed space! Should we return? This place is somewhat eerie! The Sun God Adir felt a bit uneasy and couldnt help but speak up. The Space Law is chaotic, no one move; otherwise, we might be randomly teleported to a faraway place! The Lord of Space warned. The eight Main Deities had no choice but to float in mid-air, not daring to move an inch, as if they were surrounded by space traps. Just at that moment, the Lord of Space seemed to notice something, with a light flick through the void, his figure disappeared just like those of the foreign beings, startling everyone. But then, one after another, the Main Deity level beings also began to disappear. Within just a few minutes, all eight of the Main Deities vanished. Soon after, the Spire let out a roar, a huge rift opened above it in space, and the Spire shot into the Spatial Rift and disappeared. The Spatial Rift closed quickly, as if it had never appeared at all. Meanwhile, the other gods looked at each other, at a loss for what to do next! Elsewhere, in the game world, a hundred-meter-tall Spire appeared out of nowhere above the center of every fifth-level city, floating in the void, and all the players in the cities received a system message. System: Luofu Divine Palace will soon open; those within a hundred meters of the Spire can enter. The Divine Palace is fraught with danger but also filled with opportunitiesCtechniques, divine weapons, sacred beasts, and pets are all within reach for those with Legendary Realm power and above! Countdown: 300 seconds; In the Abyssal Hell world, Spires also emerged in every main city, with messages similar to those in the game world, and many players from the Abyssal Clan gathered towards the Spires. Sar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the real world, in the depths of the vast sea, Spires also appeared. If Song Jian saw them, he would realize that their distribution, centered around the Tree of Life, formed a pattern with a total of twelve Spires, covering an area of thousands of kilometers. At that moment, something terrifying happened: the game world really synchronized with the real world, with Spires appearing simultaneously, enabling everyone to enter the Luofu Divine Palace through them. However, the Spires in the real world were hidden deep in the sea, undetectable to ordinary people, but due to the influence of the Tree of Life, many sea creatures that had grown in strength carefully approached the Spire, being absorbed into the space within. Chapter 1719 - Chapter 1719 Chapter 1270 Ten Breaths Chapter 1719: Chapter 1270: Ten Breaths Chapter 1719: Chapter 1270: Ten Breaths Countless planes have suddenly manifested Spires; the more populous the area, the greater the likelihood of a Spire appearing. However, the Spires have their own selection criteria, only those with formidable strength could be teleported out after approaching a Spire! At this moment, it was unknown how many had been chosen by the Spires, and Song Jian found himself in a chaotic space with no heaven above or earth below, floating as though in a weightless void. The several Main Gods who had entered with him had all vanished without a trace, leaving him alone in the entire space. Where am I? Wasnt I supposed to be teleported into the Luofu Divine Palace? Why am I here? Song Jian struggled to control his body. With his Main God Level strength, standing firm in this space required a tremendous effort, let alone flying. Hum~ A soft beep sounded as a faint blue light screen suddenly appeared in front of Song Jian, passing through his body and vanishing behind him in an instant. The light screen appeared and disappeared so quickly that even with Song Jians divine senses, he could not detect how it appeared or vanished. This made Song Jian feel somewhat panicked, as if he had reverted to being a mortal, having lost control over everything! Hum~ Another light screen, this one crimson red, suddenly passed through Song Jians body. This time, Song Jian was much calmer and even observed the light screen closely. The duration of the light screens appearance was less than a second, a mere blink for an ordinary person, but Song Jian had noticed something unusual. This light screen, it looks somewhat like the teleportation gates in video game worlds. Could it be that the Luofu Divine Palace is actually too far from the Divine World and one must pass through a series of teleportation gates to get there? Song Jian speculated in his mind. After passing through each light screen, Song Jian had to restabilize his form. Gradually, he gave up trying and drifted leisurely through the space, much like a floating object in outer space, allowing his body to drift slowly. The interval between the appearances of the light screens varied; sometimes minutes would pass before one appeared, at other times, a few seconds. Here, the concept of time and space seemed to blur. How many teleportation gates have I passed through? Hundreds, or thousands? Song Jian felt as if he had been in the dark space for decades or even centuries. Although his body had not changed, he had seen countless light screens of different colors. In a daze, and not knowing how much time had passed, Song Jian seemed to notice something strange. With each light screen that passed through his body, it was as if he arrived in another space. Although it looked just as dark, with no heaven above or earth below, each space had its subtle differences. If he had not passed through too many light screens and too many spaces, these subtle changes would have been imperceptible even with Song Jians Main God Level strength. It turns out that there are differences between spaces, each space has its unique properties and oscillation frequencies Song Jian thought silently. At that moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system notification; System: You have sensed a thread of the Space Law. Continue to delve deeper, and you have a great chance to fully master the Power of Law! The Power of Space Law? Song Jian revealed a surprised expression. It was known that even within the Pantheon, only the Lord of Space, who ranked first, could master the Space Law. Other deities could not even comprehend it, let alone master it! Song Jian had thought that, like the Time Law, Space Law was also a top-tier law; that once someone mastered it, there would never be a second person to realize it! Space Law, Ive actually perceived the Space Law! With a thought, Song Jian suddenly saw some dashed lines appear before his eyes. As he moved, these lines twisted and changed shape continuously. Song Jian tried to fluctuate one of the dashed lines, and instantly, his entire body felt as if it was hit by something, flipping over so that his feet faced up and his head faced down! If I control these dashed lines, I can control the sense of direction in this space! Song Jian thought to himself. Before long, Song Jian was able to stand firm in the space and even control his body to move according to his will. This was just some simple application after perceiving the Space Law, but it also filled Song Jian with great joy. In the Pantheon, an ethereal avatar seated on Song Jians Main Deitys throne suddenly emitted a new divine radiance. This strand of divine light seemed faint and about to dissipate at any moment, and within the multitude of divine lights of the Law, it was quite inconspicuous. However, as time passed, this strand of divine light was gradually strengthening, and with enough time, it would be as dazzling as the other Law divine lights! The power of the Space Law is gradually growing stronger, the Main Deitys throne in the Pantheon has begun to enhance the efficiency of realization! A slight smile spread across Song Jians lips. Mastering the Time Law had taken Song Jian a long time and many treasures, but he felt the control of Space Law would be much easier. After all, he was blessed by the Main Deitys throne in the Pantheon; even if Song Jian were to sleep, his perception of Space Law would continue to grow! At that moment, Song Jian suddenly noticed that the spatial threads in the space he was in began to fluctuate violently. With each appearance of the Teleportation Gate, the spatial threads would fluctuate intensely. But this time, only two of the spatial threads began to move, with the others still twisting incessantly! Whats going on, could it be that there has been an anomaly somewhere in this space? Song Jian looked toward the location indicated by the intensely fluctuating spatial threads. It was pitch black, no different from the other areas, but soon, a dazzling point of light appeared there, growing brighter and brighter. Lord of Time, come quickly, I can only maintain this for ten breaths of time The voice of the Lord of Space suddenly sounded next to Song Jians ear. Hum~ With a soft noise, the original light point instantly transformed into a Teleportation Gate, standing tall in the void, and the aura of the Lord of Space was emanating from this Teleportation Gate. With a thought, Song Jians figure immediately drifted towards the Teleportation Gate and rushed through it in an instant. The original Lord of Space was struggling to maintain the Teleportation Gate. In fact, the space where each deity resided was constantly shifting, making it extremely difficult to pinpoint their location, which was why it had taken the Lord of Space so long to find the space Song Jian was in. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Lord of Space had been worried that Song Jian, as a newly ascended deity, might be unable to control his body in an unfamiliar space. Unexpectedly, in less than a breaths time, Song Jian had charged into the Teleportation Gate. Eh, whats this? Could it be that the gate appeared right in front of him? Seeing Song Jian emerge, the Lord of Space was slightly taken aback and gave Song Jian a meaningful glance, then withdrew the sustaining Gate and began to sense the spatial position of the next deity. PS: Thanks to lxq222 for the gift of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1720 - Chapter 1720 Chapter 1271 Holy Light Cross Slash Chapter 1720: Chapter 1271: Holy Light Cross Slash Chapter 1720: Chapter 1271: Holy Light Cross Slash Song Jian finally set foot on solid ground. Before he had comprehended the Space Law, Song Jian was like an object floating in space, his entire being drifting for several years. That feeling of being untethered from heaven and earth made Song Jian feel as though he had died. Even after he had grasped the Space Law and could control his own body, he was still just floating in the void with nothing solid beneath his feet. Now, being able to stand on the ground brought Song Jian an indescribable joy! Song Jian looked around; the place he found himself was a desolate hill. Several Main God-level powerhouses had already been brought over by the Lord of Space and were sitting cross-legged on the ground, trying hard to recover. It seemed that these deities were all severely injured, their faces pale and their emitted vitality sapped and weakened. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lord of Chaos, we have already arrived at the world where Luofu Divine Palace is located. You better recover quickly and stop looking around. Enemies could appear at any time! The Lord of Light glanced at Song Jian and couldnt help but remind him, Also, dont use your divine perception to scout the surroundings, or else it could attract powerful monsters. Could it be that these deities are so weak because monsters have appeared nearby, and they got injured while fending them off? Song Jian speculated in his heart. Although he had no consumption, Song Jian still sat down cross-legged, imitating the appearance of the other deities, pretending to be recovering. Just then, the Lord of Space, who was searching diligently nearby, seemed to have found another deity. A golden fishing hook appeared in his palm. Then, he flicked the hook forward forcefully and slashed down sharply, tearing open a Spatial Rift. Master of the Sun, come out quickly. I can only maintain it for ten breaths the Lord of Space said in a deep voice. After waiting for twelve breaths, the Sun God Adir staggered out from the Spatial Rift, nearly collapsing as soon as he emerged. He almost fell, but fortunately, he steadied himself in the end. It looks like ten breaths is not the limit of the Lord of Space Song Jian smiled slightly to himself and then looked at the Master of the Sun. At this moment, the Sun God, now a Main God-level powerhouse, had a pale face and appeared very weak. Without uttering a second word, he took out a bottle of potion from his chest, downed it all, and then sat down with his legs crossed, closing his eyes to slowly recover. Time passed quickly, and a day and night went by in the blink of an eye. After the Lord of Space had brought back the other seven Main Gods who had been sealed by the Spire, he finally let out a sigh of relief, sitting down slowly to recover. This is an extremely dangerous world. The Bloody Warhammer from the Alien Blood Sacrifice is hidden in the Luofu Divine Palace. It seems like it was meant to suppress something. Those alien powerhouses entered this world before us and are already heading towards Luofu Divine Palace. We have to hurry! The Lord of Light stood up and said slowly, We absolutely cannot let those alien powerhouses regain control of the Bloody Warhammer, or else we will stand no chance! Just then, a thunderous roar of a wild beast suddenly came from afar, and the Lord of Lights expression changed, gripping the Scepter of Light tightly in his hand. This was one of the Lord of Lights weapons, the Scepter of Light, a Main God-level weapon seldom seen in use. He only wielded this scepter in the most dangerous of battles. Song Jian squinted towards the direction of the roar; it was too dim to see anything clearly. The Lord of Light had already warned against using divine perception to investigate, so Song Jian didnt even dare to use the Perception Eye. Its soul beasts; this world belongs to the undead. Everywhere there are creatures of the dead. Our presence is what most attracts them! The Lord of Light noticed Song Jians inquisitive glance and hesitated for a moment before speaking. Are they very strong? Song Jian asked casually. Very strong The Lord of Light glanced at Song Jian and said, Those that can be attracted by our presence possess Main God-level strength! Song Jian was taken aback and couldnt help inhaling a sharp breath. Even in the Divine World, strong beings with Main God-level power were not numerous, but here, it seemed they were everywhere! Soon, a massive shadow loomed in the distance; from afar, it looked like a mountain of bones approaching! Be careful, weve got a big one coming! The Lord of Light gripped the scepter in his hand tightly, speaking with a serious expression. Song Jian looked toward the mountain of bones, which turned out to be the skeleton of a creature that resembled a gigantic, magnified version of a Tyrannosaurus rex made entirely of white, stark bones without a trace of flesh or sinew. From a distance, it stood at least as tall as a thirty-story building! Hu~ A gust of wind swept through, carrying with it the stench of decay. Hammer of Light! The Lord of Light was the first to charge at the white bone Tyrannosaurus rex. Meanwhile, the Lord of Space and Master of the Sun were sitting cross-legged on the ground recovering. The other deities stood up, looking towards the creature with tense expressions. At this moment, these Main Deities appeared very weak, even lesser than an ordinary True God. Song Jian, holding the Sky-breaking Sword, leaped forward and, summoning a flying sword beneath his feet, soared towards the white bone Tyrannosaurus rex. Boom~ A colossal hammer glowing with white light descended from the sky, striking the top of the white bone Tyrannosaurus rexs head fiercely. The impact caused over a million points of critical damage and also left a stun symbol above its head, rendering it motionless. Song Jians eyes brightened. He swung the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand fiercely, and immediately a brilliant Sword Qi, over thirty feet long, tore through the void and slashed at the neck of the white bone Tyrannosaurus rex. Divine Fall Sword Energy! This move from the Chaos Sword Canon, which could inflict greater damage on divine creatures, was now empowered by various Powers of Law due to Song Jians Main God Level strength, vastly amplifying its potency several times over! Boom~ With a thunderous crash, the Divine Fall Sword Energy slashed savagely at the Tyrannosaurus rexs neck, causing a string of damage numbers to rise from the top of its head. Critical damage, divine damage, fire damage, chaos damage, At least a dozen figures representing different types of damage floated up from the top of the white bone Tyrannosaurus rexs head. This single sword strike reduced its Vitality Points by a third, which would have been enough to instantly kill an ordinary deity! Even the Lord of Light was startled by the damage from this strike and cast a wary glance at Song Jian, waving his scepter, which instantly transformed into a luminous cross sword! Holy Light Cross Slash! The aura of the Lord of Light instantly intensified, as if he intended to compete with Song Jian. This move was one of the Lord of Lights most powerful secret techniques! Suddenly, a giant cross sword appeared in the sky, almost as long as the white bone Tyrannosaurus rex was tall, lighting up the surrounding dim environment as if it were broad daylight. The white bone Tyrannosaurus rex, having just suffered a ferocious strike, had initially diverted its attention towards Song Jian. However, the moment the cross sword appeared in the void, the creature looked up at the sky with its neck raised and let out a terrified howl! Then, to everyones shock, the white bone Tyrannosaurus rex turned tail and fled, seemingly in fear of the cross sword above. Die! The Lord of Lights momentum had built to its peak. With a harsh shout, the cross sword in his hand slashed fiercely at the white bone Tyrannosaurus rex. As he moved, the immense cross sword in the void began to tilt slowly, overwhelming the creatures form like a mountain crumbling or a great weight descending, swallowing the Tyrannosaurus rex whole. Chapter 1721 - Chapter 1721 Chapter 1272 The Gnomes Shadowy Soul Chapter 1721: Chapter 1272: The Gnomes Shadowy Soul Chapter 1721: Chapter 1272: The Gnomes Shadowy Soul The Bone Tyrannosaurus rex madly roared, but under the joint attack of two Main God Level powerhouses, the Bone Tyrannosaurus rex was ultimately killed! Huge skeletons fell one after another, piling into a small mountain, but soon, most of the bones turned to ash in a short time, leaving only a dozen bones with Dark Gold patterns faintly visible on their surfaces. The Lord of Light picked up a few bones, took a look, and then put them away. He glanced at Song Jian and said, These bones contain the Power of Law and divine power of the Bone Tyrannosaurus rex. If you comprehend them, there is a certain chance to obtain the laws it possessed! Since we killed it together, the spoils of war should naturally be split half and half. Song Jian was stunned for a moment, but he quickly picked up the remaining bones as well. [Bone of Law: A bone containing the Power of Law, once part of the body of a powerful Main God Level creature. If ignited with Divine Flame, it can release the contained Power of Law and divine power. Absorbing it has a certain chance of comprehending its Power of Law!] The Power of Law contained in these bones seems to be slightly higher than that in the Posuo Fruit! Song Jian carefully perceived and thought to himself. Although the Power of Law contained in the bones was higher than that in the Posuo Fruit, the value of these bones was far less than that of the Posuo Fruit. After all, simply consuming the Posuo Fruit would definitely allow one to comprehend the Power of Law within, whereas the Power of Law in the Bones of Law was more concentrated but not guaranteed to be comprehended. This place is no longer safe. We should leave as soon as possible, the Lord of Space stood up, his complexion somewhat pale, and said in a low voice. The Lord of Space, truly one of the most powerful Main Deities in the Pantheon, rescued all seven Main Deities trapped in the spatial cycle with his power alone. But in reality, Song Jian, who had already understood the Space Law, wouldnt need much longer. Once his understanding of the Space Law deepened, he could leave the spatial cycle on his own. But for the other Main God Level powerhouses, the Lord of Space was indeed their savior. Therefore, they had no objections to the arrangements of the Lord of Space. The Luofu Divine Palace you are seeking is extremely dangerous. It is said there are God King Level terrifying beings there. With your strength, you are no match for it! Next to the Lord of Space stood a dwarf less than one meter tall, who looked like a gnome with broad hands and feet and an ugly face, with two teeth even protruding out of his mouth. The body of this gnome seemed somewhat ethereal. A gust of yin wind blew, and his form began to be stretched out by the wind as if it would be torn to pieces by the gust. You just need to lead us there. As long as we reach the Luofu Divine Palace, I will let you go! The Lord of Space looked at it indifferently and shook his head. I know, but its really dangerous. There are powerful monsters everywhere, just like the ones you encountered earlier. One glance and I could be torn to pieces! the gnome said with a worried and bitter face. Song Jian was curious. He had not seen this gnome before. It seemed to be a monster from this world, and what was most astonishing was that it could communicate with them. He wondered when the Lord of Space had captured it. Seeing Song Jians curious gaze, the Lord of Space explained, This gnome is a Yin Soul, with weak strength. I dont know how it has managed to survive in this area. It knows where the Luofu Divine Palace is and can lead us there. Song Jian nodded. This space seemed like the Underworld, filled with undead creatures, most of which were extremely powerful, possessing True God Level strength. This gnome Yin Soul seemed no different from an ordinary person, but compared to other undead creatures, it was unusually intelligent. Along the way, it kept introducing the world to the deities, appearing to have been to many places. Woo woo~ As they journeyed on, a sharp howling sound suddenly rang out above them. The faces of the deities changed, and they instinctively stopped in their tracks, starting to hide in the surroundings. The figure of the gnome yin soul swiftly disappeared, as though it had turned invisible. The other gods also used various methods to hide their shapes. Song Jian directly used the Five Elements Escape Skill and burrowed underground. So cold, the underground here feels just like an ice cellar! Song Jian, hiding below, couldnt help but frown, looking up. There was nothing obstructing his view; he could clearly see the sky, though the perspective was somewhat distorted, making it feel awkward. Suddenly, the sobs grew louder, and Song Jian saw a large mass of dark clouds drifting rapidly across the sky; the wailing was emanating from within that cloud. That dark cloud is a bit oddCit doesnt look like a collection of clouds? Song Jian stared closely at the mass of dark clouds, and since he dared not use the Perception Eye, he could only get a rough idea. That is the conjoined form of the Yin Soul Witches. It looks like a cloud, but in reality, it is thousands of Yin Soul Witch spirits entangled together. Not just you allCeven within the Undead World, there isnt any creature that dares to provoke them! Just then, a voice suddenly sounded from the side. Song Jian jumped in surprise and turned to look, only to see the gnome yin soul hiding underground as well, less than a meter away from him. You, when did you How come I cant sense your presence? Song Jian asked in astonishment. Although he dared not extend his divine consciousness to observe his surroundings, it was impossible for any creature to get so close to Song Jian without being detected, which even scared him a bit. Of course, I have my methods. Otherwise, how could I have survived in this damned place for so long! The gnome yin soul seemed to say with some pride. You said earlier, that is the soul of a Yin Soul Witch? After calming himself, Song Jian pointed at the dark cloud that was starting to drift away and asked. Exactly, they most enjoy consuming souls, especially those of living creatures like you, which are their favorite! The gnome yin soul said with a laugh: Before, your companion didnt believe and had a confrontation with the Yin Soul Witch. He almost got completely drained by the Yin Soul Witch and struggled greatly to break free from her clutches! Song Jian suddenly realized why the other deities were all pale and weak. They had indeed been severely injured; otherwise, they should have recovered quickly after exiting the spatial cycle, just like the Master of the Sun! No wonder they hid so quickly when they heard the sound! Song Jian shook his head and said. All right, the Yin Soul Witch has gone far away, we can go up now. The gnome yin soul said, ready to escape upward. sea??h th Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With such a skill, why didnt you run? If you wanted to, even the Lord of Space probably couldnt catch you, right? A sudden flash of insight struck Song Jian, and he couldnt help but ask. Heh heh, arent you going to the Luofu Divine Palace? The gnome yin soul turned back to glance at Song Jian with a mischievous smile: I happen to want to enter as well, so how about I join you? It would be nice to have some company. PS: Thank you Addiction Turns to Emptiness for the gift of 500 starting coins~ Chapter 1722 - Chapter 1722 Chapter 1273 Creation-level Chapter 1722: Chapter 1273: Creation-level Chapter 1722: Chapter 1273: Creation-level Song Jian was stunned; the dwarf ghost had been saying all along how dangerous the Luofu Divine Palace was, discouraging the gods from going there. But as it turned out, the dwarf ghosts destination was actually the Luofu Divine Palace too! You, with your strength, even if you enter the Luofu Divine Palace, the chances of you meeting your demise are quite high, right? Song Jians brows furrowed slightly, and he even deployed the Perception Eye to thoroughly investigate the dwarf ghost, only to discover that it was actually no different from a normal spirit. It wasnt just Song Jian; even an ordinary person with slightly stronger Vitality could kill it! Isnt it because I have you guys? With your protection, what do I have to fear? The dwarf ghost seemed to sense Song Jians probing and showed him a sinister smile, its figure slowly floating towards the ground. Having evaded the Yin Soul Witch, the gods continued to walk forward, traversing a world where not a blade of grass grew. Sarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Eh, look ahead, what kind of monster is that? The Lord of Dawn Light suddenly pointed ahead, her face showing a look of surprise. Everyone looked in the direction she was pointing and saw a huge monster floating in the sky, its movements as if it were swimming through the air. Its just a Legendary Realm monster, whats so strange about that? The Lord of Thunder spoke with a dismissive air, looking unconcerned. The spiritual energy here was filled with the taste of dead silence, which the Lord of Thunder disliked greatly, making him appear rather irritable! That is a living creature! Song Jian exclaimed, and he realized that this gigantic monster bore some resemblance to the tiger whales of Earths oceans. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jian still couldnt help but deploy the Perception Eye to investigate the attributes of the monster ahead. Its actually, really a tiger whale, and it even originates from Earth! Song Jian was inwardly shocked but dared not show the slightest hint, Why would creatures from Earth appear here? Could it be that the universe Earth resides in has already formed some sort of connection with the game world? This was what surprised Song Jian the most: players own strengths could be retained in the real world after leaving the game world, which had already caused a significant impact on the real world. Now that creatures from the real world were appearing in the game world, Song Jian was not only shocked, but he also felt a tinge of fear. Just then, the group saw that the tiger whale seemed to have caught the attention of the undead creatures, as ghostly beings like wisps of fog began to slowly drift towards it. The tiger whale sensed the danger and let out a low roar, swinging its tail and striking towards the approaching ghostly spirits, turning several that got too close into pieces. At that moment, a gigantic bone hand descended from the sky and grabbed the over-ten-meter-long tiger whale in its grasp. Cackling~ An eerie laughter sounded, and a giant skeletal phantom appeared in the sky. Its entire body was ethereal, with only the hand that was holding the tiger whale being solid. The tiger whale struggled fiercely in its grasp, emitting a series of low roars, but the bone hand didnt budge an inch, bringing the whale close to its mouth. Truly delicious, filled with fresh vitality. I havent tasted something this delicious in a long time! the skeleton apparition exclaimed, directly throwing the whale into its mouth. The onlookers could even see the whale travel down the apparitions gullet, enter its stomach, and then slowly start wriggling. Before long, the whale was broken down into streams of milky white life force that merged into the skeleton apparitions entire body. Ah, the supreme taste! the skeleton apparition let out a content moan, its form slowly vanishing from sight. As the skeleton apparition disappeared, it left behind the immense skeleton of the whale, which had been drained clean of its essence. It was nothing more than an empty shell, soon to turn into a pile of ash. Main God Level pinnacle! Lord of Space said with an ugly expression on his face, whispering. This huge skeleton apparition actually possessed the strength of a Main God Level pinnacleCit was a frightening thought for the gods, as no one among the Main God Level mighty ones had reached the pinnacle in tens of thousands of years. To master ten Powers of Law is to reach the pinnacle of True God Level, and eleven would step into the Main God Level, Lord of Light said with a grim look on his face. But to reach the pinnacle of Main God Level requires complete mastery of thirty Powers of Law. More than thirty, and you step into the God King Level That skeleton apparition actually mastered thirty Powers of Law? Song Jian was surprised. The apparition had revealed itself for too short a time, and he also didnt dare to use the Perception Eye, so he could only rely on its aura to judge. Although Song Jian could sense the skeleton apparitions power, he couldnt clearly discern its true strength, which showed the gap between him and veteran deities like the Lord of Light. Above the God King Level, there are even more powerful existences? Song Jian asked subconsciously. Above the God King Level is the God Emperor Level, which controls ninety-nine Powers of Law! Lord of Space glanced at Song Jian and said, Above the God Emperor Level is the Creation-level, and it is said that you, the favored ones, are cared for by a Creation-level powerful being! Creation-level? Song Jian was stunned. The game world had always had rumors that the players had been brought into this world by a Creator God. He hadnt expected that a Creation-level powerful being might actually exist. Have you seen a Creation-level powerful being? Song Jian asked. Hehe, such beings are not something we can easily conjecture about! Lord of Space looked at Song Jian and chuckled, To mortals, we are deities, but to us, Creation-level powerful beings are the true deities. In their presence, we are like mortals before gods. Seeing creatures from Earth appear here, Song Jian became much more silent, deeply concerned about the situation in the real world, even feeling an impulse to immediately leave the game and check on the real world. But he soon suppressed this impulse. After all, in the real world, he had a Tree of Life that shared a soul with him; he could use the trees perspective to observe the real world. At this moment, there were no abnormalities occurring in the real world. Suddenly, under the lead of the dwarf Yin Soul Witch, the group finally saw a majestic palace standing in the distance. At the moment, the palace surface was radiating divine light, filled with a sacred air. There were no yin spirits or ghostly entities nearby, as though the palace itself were meant to expel such malevolent entities. Luofu Divine Palace? Lord of Space frowned slightly, such a divine palace appearing in this silent world, felt completely out of place with everything surrounding it! Hehe, thats actually a demon palace, with ghosts inside that are even more powerful than the ones youve seen! The dwarf Yin Soul Witch chuckled maliciously, looking at the Luofu Divine Palace with disdain and scorn. Chapter 1723 - Chapter 1723 Chapter 1724 God-Level Treasure Chest Chapter 1723: Chapter 1724: God-Level Treasure Chest Chapter 1723: Chapter 1724: God-Level Treasure Chest Song Jian couldnt believe his eyes. The temple before him was radiating divine light and stood majestic and magnificent. Could it really be a ghost hole, a demon cave? Youre saying that inside the Luofu Divine Palace, there are ghosts everywhere? How is that possible? This is a temple, after all. Look at those ghosts roaming around, they dont even dare to approach the palace. How could it possibly be a ghost temple? Song Jian asked with some disbelief. Heh, just go in and youll know, the dwarf ghost said disdainfully, apparently unwilling to argue. The Alien God King placed his weapon inside this palace, as if to suppress something! the Lord of Space said softly, To call it a ghost temple might not be impossible. Lets go, no matter what, we must take a look. We absolutely cannot let the aliens get the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! the Lord of Light was the first one to walk towards the temple. Lets go. If we get the chance, well snatch the weapon of the Alien God King, heh heh. Even though we cant use it, its still safer in the Pantheon! the Master of the Sun chuckled and made his way to the temple too. Sarch* The ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Guided by the dwarf ghost, the group continued to move forward. Just then, Song Jian suddenly saw a faint red light emerging from underneath a small mound of earth next to the temple. What is this? Song Jian frowned slightly, unable to resist walking toward the source of the red light. Upon clearing away a layer of loose soil, a treasure chest buried beneath the ground was revealed. The chest was emitting a red glow, which had shone through the loose soil and attracted Song Jians attention. A red quality chest? Song Jian couldnt help but frown. Legendary quality chests were purple-gold, epic ones were orange, but as for a godly chest, Song Jian had never encountered one. Could it be that the chest giving off a red glow before him was a god-level chest? At this thought, Song Jian felt his heart pounding with excitement. A god-level chest, surely it would contain one or even several god-level items, which were perfect for Song Jian at this time! Song Jian glanced at the other deities; they seemed to have not noticed the chest. Song Jian wasnt surprised; in the gaming world, the various chests that appeared were only visible to players. The natives of the gaming world, even if they stood right before a chest, couldnt perceive its existence. They wouldnt even see the items inside when you opened it in front of them; they would only find your actions curious. Opening the chest, the process was very slow, moving just a little after a long while. The Lord of Light and the other deities had almost reached the steps in front of the entrance to the Luofu Divine Palace, and the chest was only just past one-third of the way through opening. I cant give up. This could be the first god-level chest I open. You know, the first time you open something, often there are very good treasures inside! Song Jian thought to himself. Strangely, the Lord of Space and others kept walking towards the Luofu Divine Palace, seemingly not noticing that Song Jian had left the group midway. It was as if he had always been walking with the gods. After a long while, a faint click came from inside the chest and the lid popped open slightly. Its open! Song Jian exclaimed joyfully. Opening this chest continued to consume his Mental Strength, which was something Song Jian had never encountered before. Fortunately, Song Jian was already a Main God Level powerhouse with formidable Mental Strength. Even opening this chest hadnt used up half of his Mental Strength. If it were an ordinary deity, they would probably have just enough Mental Strength to open it, Song Jian seemed to understand something. Although the treasure chest wasnt locked, it had a hidden condition for opening it. One must possess the strength of a True God Level to open it. When the chest was opened, a dazzling red beam of light shot straight into the sky, like a red pillar visible from thousands of kilometers around. There wont be a second player appearing here, so it doesnt matter if we make a bit of noise! Song Jian was initially startled, but he quickly relaxed and reached into the chest. Inside the chest after it was opened was a chaotic scene, as if it was filled with a mass of gray fog, and he had to reach in and grope around. Soon, Song Jian pulled out the first item. It was a Bronze Token emitting a black light on its surfaceCa special item. [Bronze Ghost King Order: Special item, attributes: one-time use, used to enter certain special palaces. When necessary, it will give a prompt, and after use, one can enter the special palace.] Song Jian glanced at the distant Luofu Divine Palace; evidently, this Bronze Ghost King Order was to be used in a particular palace there, and one had to have it to enter. After putting the Ghost King Order into his inventory, Song Jian started to feel for the second item. As Song Jian opened the chest, the red beam that shot into the sky had already attracted the attention of players who had accidentally entered this place; these players all had at least Legendary Realm strength and had been sucked into this space by the suddenly appearing Spire in the level five cities of the game. Song Jian thought only God-level powerhouses could enter here, but what he didnt expect was that the entry restriction was merely the Legendary Realm. And there were no small number of players in the game world who had reached the Legendary Realm, with some even having achieved the pinnacle strength of that level. Look, theres a red beam over there. Could it mean treasures are about to appear? Lin Tian pointed excitedly toward a red column of light soaring into the distance. Keep your voice down, damn it. Do you want to attract all those damned ghosts and monsters here? a man clad in steel armor scolded in a low voice. His steel armor bore several scratches that seemed to have been caused by beast claws, and faint black aura still lingered on these marks, continuously corroding the durability of the steel armor! Come on, Wei Qing, Lin Tian didnt do it on purpose. Were from the same city, and we need to stick together here more than ever! a man holding a Magic Staff, dressed in a pure white priests robe, softly admonished. This place is dangerous, but there are many good things here. Didnt we just gather three Nine Nether Soul Grass? Those are Legendary quality herbs. Even if we sell them to the system store, one could sell for a hundred Amethyst Coins. As long as we get out alive, well make a fortune! Lin Tian muttered somewhat dissatisfied. Hmph, thats if you can make it back alive! Wei Qing looked at the scratches on his armor with distress, snorting coldly. According to the task direction, we must find the Luofu Divine Palace to leave this place! A man who had been silent up until now couldnt help but say, As for that red light, maybe its the direction the task is guiding us to the Luofu Divine Palace. Since its not far from us, why dont we check it out first? Chapter 1724 - Chapter 1724 Chapter 1725 Players Chapter 1724: Chapter 1725 Players Chapter 1724: Chapter 1725 Players Song Jian kept taking out items from the treasure chest, all of which were good quality, and he even found a set of building blueprints, unfortunately not for the Divine Power Ancient Well, but for the Divine Weapon Hall. If built, these plans could be used to create divine power weapons with divinity, though these weapons were intended for Holy Spirit Warriors. The quality was indeed that of divine artifacts, but it was completely different from what the deities used! After retrieving seven or eight items, there still wasnt a single item of god-like powers, and Song Jian couldnt help feeling a bit anxious. The red light pillar emanating from the treasure chest began to fade, and there werent many items left inside. Could it be that this chest isnt a god-level chest, and theres no god-level quality item inside? Song Jian thought to himself. Just then, as Song Jians hand reached into the chest, he was suddenly pricked by something, and a drop of fresh blood came out, seemingly touching something. sea??h th N?velFire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian instinctively retracted his hand, and to his surprise, a silver needle glowing with red light flew out from the chest, continuously revolving around him. Is this a god-level item? Song Jian frowned lightly, knowing that god-level items emitted three-colored, seven-colored, and nine-colored divine light, and the more colors it had, the stronger the divinity contained within. The most powerful was the nine-colored divine light, which Song Jian had not yet seen an item of! No, thats not right, the lightning spear used by the God King, it seemed to emit a nine-colored divine light Song Jian suddenly remembered the lightning spear that stood erect on the God Kings throne in the Pantheon, which seemed to emit nine-colored divine light. As if sensing Song Jians thoughts, the silver needle that had originally bloomed with red light withdrew its redness and instead burst forth with a trace of seven-colored divine light. Song Jians eyes lit up, items with seven-colored divine light were something even those at the Main God Level might not possess! He reached for the silver needle and the needle obediently settled into his palm. Song Jian began to examine its attributes carefully. This silver needle turned out to be a concealed weapon, usually able to vanish into the void and hide ones form, and when needed, it could emerge from a concealed position to inflict damage on the target. The initial prick and the single drop of blood that was absorbed had automatically formed a contract with Song Jian, and with his Main God Level physique, it wasnt just any weapon that could breach his defenses. Although its not a weapon, at least I have another method now! Song Jian smiled slightly, and with a thought, the needle, about the length of a finger, vanished into the void. Even with his divine sense, Song Jian couldnt detect its presence. But since he had now bound it with his blood, Song Jian was able to clearly guide its position and control it as if it was an extension of his own body. All the items from the chest had now been cleared out by Song Jian, and the red light pillar started to slowly dissipate. Just then, a group of people suddenly charged towards Song Jians location from afar. This is the place, right here, the red light pillar is just ahead! Hurry up, the red light pillar seems to be fading, I hope the treasure hasnt been taken away already? Dont just think of the treasure, our purpose was to find the Luofu Divine Palace, this place is too dangerous, we must leave quickly! Hey, theres someone! A man dressed in black leather armor and with two daggers at his waist spotted Song Jian next to the red light pillar and immediately cried out in warning, at the same time, his figure began to disappear slowly, evidently entering a stealth state! Damn it, the treasure has been discovered by someone else first! Lin Tian cursed under his breath, his face full of frustration. They had thought the red light pillar was a guiding light for the Luofu Divine Palace, only to find it was just a chest and someone had beaten them to it, which made Lin Tian feel as if his own belongings had been stolen, an unbearable feeling. Hey, look, isnt that the Luofu Divine Palace? Wei Qings gaze was drawn to a distant palace, and he shouted while pointing at it. Everyones attention was immediately captivated by the words Luofu Divine Palace, and they looked in the direction Wei Qing was pointing. Indeed, a huge palace emitting endless divine light appeared before them, filling everyone with surprise and delight. My god, that must be the Luofu Divine Palace, haha, were saved, as long as we enter the Luofu Divine Palace, we will find a way to leave this place! All of them started cheering, looking very excited. Players? Song Jian furrowed his brow slightly, he hadnt expected to encounter other players here. How did you guys get here? Song Jian couldnt help but ask. Who are you? Wei Qing sized up Song Jian, unable to discern his strength, not even his level was clear, only a skull icon, and the aura emanating from him was so intimidating that it even frightened someone with legendary peak strength like him! My name is Song Jian! Song Jian replied. Hiss~ Everyone gasped and involuntarily took two steps back, as if they had seen a primordial beast. The lord of City of Hope, the number one player, the first one to become a Legendary Level powerhouse, Song Jian? Lin Tian couldnt help but ask. Song Jian nodded. He had become quite a celebrity among players now, especially since reaching the True God Level and the server-wide announcement that went out; as long as a player was online, they knew his name. Is it really you, what are you doing here? Lin Tian asked with a face full of surprise. Ill ask you first, how did you get here? Song Jians eyebrows knitted slightly as he asked. We are all from Wangjing City. Suddenly, a cross-shaped spire appeared in the city, sucking in all the players with Legendary Realm strength nearby, and then we fuzzily ended up here! Lin Tian said honestly, in front of Song Jian, he dared not play any tricks. Song Jian knew about Wangjing City, which was about five hundred kilometers away from the City of Hope; it was also a city built by players and had been upgraded to a level five city. It had previously established friendly relations with City of Hope, and there had been trade between the cities. Legendary Level players can enter, it seems like a large number of players have come in this time! Song Jian murmured to himself. Yes, quite a few, just from our Wangjing City alone there were more than thirty, I dont know about other cities. If you add them up, at least five or six hundred people must have entered this place, Lin Tian nodded and then slowly moved closer, asking with an ingratiating smile, Great God, is that palace the Luofu Divine Palace? We want to leave this place, the quest said that the way to leave must be found on our own within the Luofu Divine Palace. Weve been searching for a while but havent found where the Luofu Divine Palace is Song Jian looked at the few individuals who had very obvious signs of battle on them; it seemed that it had not been easy for them to make it here. That is the Luofu Divine Palace. Follow me, dont wander off. The inside of the Luofu Divine Palace is even more dangerous than the outside; one misstep could cost you your life! Song Jian said. The group was overjoyed and hurriedly ran over, following closely behind Song Jian as they headed towards the Luofu Divine Palace. Chapter 1725 - Chapter 1725 Chapter 1726 The Foundation of Casting Array Chapter 1725: Chapter 1726: The Foundation of Casting Array Chapter 1725: Chapter 1726: The Foundation of Casting Array Entering this ghostly realm was both a crisis and a source of fortune; although there were powerful spirits everywhere, not just of the Legendary Realm, but even the God Level spirits were plentiful here, extremely dangerous. Moreover, for non-undead creatures, their robust vitality often attracted the surrounding spirits like moths to a flame, and one small misstep could mean losing their lives. However, this area was also full of opportunities; any random stone on the ground might be a special rock filled with Yin Power, extremely valuable. To leave this place, however, one must pass through the Teleportation Gate found only in the Luofu Divine Palace, which was not very user-friendly for players in the game world with Legendary strength. Lin Tian and his group of four were lucky; they saw the sky-piercing beam of light emitted when Song Jian opened a God Level treasure chest. This location offered a clear view of the Luofu Divine Palace, and since they were all players, Song Jians compassion was stirred. They clung to his golden thigh, greatly increasing their safety! Sar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The few of them followed Song Jian towards the Luofu Divine Palace, which looked even more magnificent and imposing than the Pantheon, but it was unbelievable that such a unique palace was actually a den of ghosts. Upon entering the main hall, the environment instantly became eerie, with gusts of cold wind blowing from all directions. Even Song Jian felt a chill. Looking at Lin Tian and his peers, their bodies were already covered in frost, and their status bars showed the adverse effect of Frostbite, greatly reducing their mobility! Song Jian frowned slightly and immediately spread his divine power to form a five-meter diameter golden light shield, enveloping everyone within. The four, whose Vitality Points had started to drop continuously, immediately breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly expressed their thanks. Who would have thought that the Luofu Divine Palace could be so dangerous? Just stepping through its doors gave us a tough welcome. Who knows what well encounter as we go deeper! Lin Tian said with a wry smile on his face. In fact, the entrance hall of the Luofu Divine Palace was also a test. All players who wished to leave through the Luofu Divine Palace had to first find an item with Yin attributes. In this ghostly realm, what was most abundant were items with Yin Power. Just by hunting a few spirits here, one could obtain items imbued with Yin Power. Carrying these items would allow full entry into the Luofu Divine Palace. The whereabouts of those deities from before were unknown. The Main Deities purpose in entering the Luofu Divine Palace was different from that of the players. The players just wanted to leave this place as quickly as possible, while the Main Deities aimed to find the weapons of the Alien God King level entitiesCeither to take them away or to seal them permanently; otherwise, there would likely be no place for any deity to stand in the Divine World. I have another purpose for coming here, but first, let me escort you out, said Song Jian after pondering for a moment. Since he chose to protect these players, he naturally had to follow through and could not bring them along in search of the Bloodthirsty Warhammer. The location of the Bloodthirsty Warhammer was bound to be even more dangerous, and should they encounter aliens, Song Jian would likely be unable to look after these players in the heat of battle. My mission has changed! As soon as he entered the great hall of the Luofu Divine Palace, Wei Qing immediately noticed the change in his mission objectives and couldnt help but speak up. So has mine. It tells us to reach the top floor of the Luofu Divine Palace and obtain a mystical object called the Foundation of Formation. We can leave after that, and the rewards for the mission are generousClots of Experience Points and a random piece of Legendary quality equipment! said Lin Tian, beaming with joy. Although they were all players, Song Jian had not received this mission. However, when he heard the words Foundation of Formation, his eyebrows flickered. The Foundation of Formation was a pearl filled with formation energies, used to stabilize the forces of an array. The more powerful the formation, the more Foundation of Formation pearls it required. Ordinary foundation beads for casting arrays can be universally used, but to open a Teleportation Gate connecting two different worlds, one needs foundation beads for casting arrays that separately contain the essence of both worlds. Could it be that these players were sent here to obtain the foundation beads for casting arrays that contain the essence of this Undead World, in order to connect the game world with this world? Song Jian thought to himself. The game world is the Main World, but beyond the game world, there are countless other worlds. The very first expansion pack, Abyss Invasion, seemed to be about the Abyss invading the game world. In reality, however, it opened the door between the Abyss and the game world. After the plot ended, players from the game world could freely enter the Abyss to explore. As the game progressed step by step, Song Jian realized that the game world seemed to have a consciousness of its own, constantly searching for the entrances to unknown worlds. Upon discovering a new world, the first step was to connect with it. Then, gradually erode and merge into it? At this thought, Song Jian suddenly felt a chill down his spine. These players, they seemed to be guinea pigs cultivated by the game world, constantly exploring within the game world, discovering special worlds, and then connecting them with the game world to form a larger world. Lord Song, we should hurry, its getting colder! Lin Tian, looking at the distracted Song Jian, couldnt help but remind him. Although they were protected by Song Jians divine power, Lin Tian and the others could feel the environment growing colder. Initially, it was just a chill, but now, a layer of ice crystals and frost had appeared on the ground. Song Jians divine power could fend off the chill, but it was powerless against the cold and frost on the ground. Walking on it felt like traversing barefoot on ice. Oh, oh, right, lets continue, Song Jian came back to his senses and couldnt help but laugh at himself. Perhaps he was overthinking; how could the game world possibly have a consciousness of its own? Even so, Song Jian felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe. The group passed through the main hall and ascended the stairs. The Luofu Divine Palace was vast, with thousands upon thousands of palaces, like a maze. To find the Bloodthirsty Warhammer within so many palaces would not only take time and effort but mostly luck. However, Lin Tian and the others had a relatively simple task: they needed to reach the top level of the Luofu Divine Palace to find the foundation beads for casting arrays, so they just had to climb the steps all the way up. Once there were no more stairs to climb, they would naturally be at the very top of the Luofu Divine Palace. Whoo-whoo~ Howl~ As they ascended, the group occasionally heard ghostly wails and the roars of beasts, as if they were right by their ears. As they walked, Song Jian inwardly remarked, It seems that the dwarf specter wasnt talking nonsense when it said there are more and stronger ghosts inside the Luofu Divine Palace. Meanwhile, Lin Tian and the three others followed closely behind Song Jian, warily looking around, fearing a monster might suddenly pounce on them from ahead. Just as they had climbed a dozen steps, Wei Qing suddenly let out a light huh of surprise, pointing to a passageway on the left and saying in a low voice, Look, is there something over there? Instinctively, everyone looked in the direction Wei Qing was pointing, and indeed, a bronze giant beast with a metallic sheen appeared before their eyes. Chapter 1726 - Chapter 1726 Chapter 1727 Summoning Law Chapter 1726: Chapter 1727: Summoning Law Chapter 1726: Chapter 1727: Summoning Law The light inside the temple was not bright, in fact, it could be described as dim. Suddenly spotting a metallic beast lurking at a bend in the passage with a menacing appearance that seemed ready to choose someone to devour, even Song Jians heart skipped a beat, let alone the others. The armors surface radiated a faint metallic luster, and it was thanks to Wei Qings sharp eyesight; otherwise, in such a dim environment, it would have been very difficult to detect its presence. Lin Tian held his weapon across his chest and subconsciously took two steps back, while Wei Qing also clenched the shield in his hand, placing it in front of him. What kind of monster is that? the white-robed priest asked softly, fearing that a loud voice might awaken the metal beast. After a moment, Song Jian sensed something unusual and couldnt help but take two steps forward for a closer look. To his surprise, the metallic beast was actually a set of armor. It was clear to see the seams on its surface; it was pieced together and was not a monster at all! Dont be afraid, its not a monster! Song Jian said, stepping forward and gently placing his hand on the body of the beast. Instantly, a refreshing coolness passed from his hand, and at the same time, the roar of a beast echoed in his mind. Puppet Armor? Song Jians eyes revealed the attributes of this piece of armor. This was a set of Puppet Armor that had exhausted its energy. Once replenished with energy, the armor could attack enemies like a real beast. He didnt know why the energy was completely exhausted, leaving it to appear in this form. Although it was just a set of armor, it was also a deadly weapon, radiating a strong scent of bloodthirstiness. Wei Qing and the others dared not get close and could only watch from a distance. I wonder if I could have my battle pet wear it! An idea suddenly emerged in Song Jians mind. Song Jians strength had increased too quickly, and his two battle pets with Legendary Realm strength could no longer assist him in battle; they could only sleep in the Pet Space every day. Because of its bloodline, the Golden Giant Dragons strength slowly increased even while sleeping. However, the Golden Stone Giant Gulu, being an earth element, would not be able to advance beyond the Legendary Realm in its lifetime without a great opportunity, and could not possibly continue to grow stronger. If Golden Stone Giant Gulu could control this armor, its power would undergo an earth-shattering transformation! With that thought, Song Jian immediately summoned the Golden Giant Gulu. Gulu, now over five meters tall, resembled a small mountain as soon as he was summoned. Seeing Song Jian, Gulu was also very happy and couldnt help wanting to run over to Song Jian and rub against him. Shrink down a bit, just a bit smaller, you dont need to fight right now! Song Jian hurriedly interjected. At this moment, Gulu was in his battle state, but usually, he had another form when following around, which was much smaller and cuter. Soon, Gulus figure began to shrink. As the sound of friction arose, Gulu quickly transformed into a small stone figure just over one meter tall, his body shining with golden light, making him look much cuter. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Go see if you can control that armor! Song Jian pointed to the beastly armor in the corner. Gulu seemed a bit reluctant, slowly moving next to the armor. He lay down on it, and his entire body began to slowly melt. In a short while, the stone figure Gulu had crawled into the armor, propping it up to stand. Seeing the armor come to life, Lin Tian and the others, despite knowing it was controlled by Song Jians battle pet, involuntarily took two steps back, overwhelmed by how ferocious and more intimidating it appeared than a real beast. The armor kept shaking its body; Gulu seemed not quite accustomed to it. In Song Jians mind, Gulus aggrieved voice kept transmitting, showing an attitude of reluctance. Song Jian frowned slightly. If Gulu was unwilling to wear this suit of armor, then it would have to be left behind; even if he took it away, Song Jian wouldnt be able to use it. Just then, Song Jian suddenly thought of the Blazing Fire Furnace within him, which was smelting the soul essences of otherworldly beings, and wondered what form it had taken now. Just then, the Blazing Fire Furnace that had originally disappeared into the void, also slowly became visible. The enormous furnace floated in the void, and this scene left Lin Tian and the others in shock, all of them staring at the furnace, speechless. Seeing that the fire beneath the Blazing Fire Furnace had died out, Song Jian knew that the more than nine thousand alien souls had been completely refined. With a thought, the lid of the furnace opened, and a tri-colored divine light flew out from the furnace and burrowed into Song Jians palm. Soul Essence: A divine item with its own consciousness, it can attach to inanimate objects, be forged into a Weapon Spirit, and when consumed, permanently increase Spirit Points by 20; when used on a beast pet, it can enhance the beast pets intelligence; Warning: This item has extremely high spirituality, and if you wish to attach it to an inanimate object, a blood pact must be made in advance, otherwise, there is a great probability of it fleeing! What a treasure! Song Jians eyes lit up. He hadnt expected that he could also forge a divine item. This item, forged from the souls of more than nine thousand aliens, had many uses: not only could he use it himself, but he could also use it on his beast pets, and even forge it into a Weapon Spirit. If a forging master saw this item, they would likely spend all they had to acquire it. Song Jian glanced at Gulu, who was still wriggling incessantly, shook his head, and returned it to the Pet Space. Then he squeezed out a drop of fresh blood from his fingertip. It seems that this is the only way to control this set of beast armor; it might have unexpected effects! Song Jian thought silently. A drop of fresh blood merged into the Soul Essence, and soon a mysterious master-servant mark appeared in the center of the Essence, condensing into a heart that began to beat slowly within the Essence. The Essence that had originally been fused into a lump, and looked like a crystal, also began to wriggle, eventually transforming into a palm-sized humanoid that slowly stretched out its body as if it had just awakened. Song Jian gave a slight smile and tossed it towards the set of beast armor. It was like a droplet merging into the ocean as the Essence slowly melted into the armor. Roar~ The armor, which had been like a lifeless object, suddenly stretched its limbs like a wild beast and let out a roar that shook everyones souls, startling everyone present. Legendary! Song Jians eyes brightened. Before, the armor had no energy at all and only inherently emitted a bloody and fierce aura, making it impossible to determine its strength. But now, after merging with the Essence, it was brimming with energy, revealing its true power. This set of armor actually possessed the strength of a peak True GodCan unexpected delight! After letting out a roar, the armor shook its head a couple of times and then slowly walked over to Song Jian, rubbing against him like a little dog as if trying to please him. Ha ha ha! Song Jian laughed heartily, patting the metal armors head. He could now feel that he was in complete control of the armor and could even allow it to attach itself to his bodys surface to become his second suit of armor. However, this was not just any armor, it could fully become Song Jians third beast pet. To simply consider it as a set of Legendary-grade armor would be a waste! Seeing that Song Jian seemed to have acquired another good item, Lin Tian and the others displayed envious expressions. Just then, a profound thought suddenly emerged in Song Jians mind, and a Power of Law naturally arose. Summoning Law! When Song Jian subconsciously considered this puppet armor as his third pet, he unexpectedly gained insight into the Summoning Law. If the other Main Deities knew about this, they would likely be green with envy. Chapter 1727 - Chapter 1727 Chapter 1728 Leaving Chapter 1727: Chapter 1728: Leaving Chapter 1727: Chapter 1728: Leaving Ive grasped another Power of Law, not too bad, Song Jian thought to himself with quiet joy. Were it some other deity who suddenly comprehended a Power of Law, they would likely be ecstatic, but with the Paso Fruit Tree, Song Jians reaction to a new understanding of a Power of Law was at most a modest pleasure without that overwhelming ecstasy. One should know that even Main God Level powerhouses found it exceedingly difficult to grasp a new Power of Law; sometimes, even decades or centuries might pass without comprehending any, leaving their strength stagnant. Lets go, keep moving up; were almost at the top, Song Jian said with a smile, controlling the Armored Puppet to scout ahead as Lin Tian and the others watched the puppet, envious of its likeness to a battle pet. Yet, such treasures, even if gifted to them, were beyond their control; they could only look on with envy. Soon, Song Jian led the group up the stairs to the very top floor of the temple, which appeared to be a storeroom. Pushing open the door, the hall came into view, overflowing with heaps of miscellaneous items like small hills. These items were all infused with a deathly cold energy; with Lin Tians strength, even getting slightly closer caused his Vitality Points to slowly decrease. How are we supposed to search this? Trying to find the Foundation Gemstone for Array Formation here is like looking for a needle in a haystack Lin Tian said, his face showing a look of despair as he eyed the hall filled with mountainous piles of miscellany. If it were just a matter of searching, it would be somewhat manageable, but each item here was steeped in a dense cold energy, threatening to turn anyone in prolonged contact into an undead creature. Song Jian employed his Perception Eye, gazing over the mountainous piles of miscellaneous items; most were grey, with only a few items shimmering with a faint white light, fetching little more than a handful of Doomsday Coins if sold at the system store. Since that is the case, I might as well go the extra mile and find the Foundation Gemstone for you Song Jian muttered after a moments thought. Is that true? Lin Tian and the others were surprised and delighted. That Song Jian had escorted them to the top of Luofu Divine Palace was already a tremendous favor C they hadnt expected he would go so far as to help them find the Foundation Gemstone as well. If it werent for the fact that they truly had nothing that Song Jian coveted, they might even have doubted Song Jians motives. In reality, Song Jian was only interested in the cold energy within these items, wishing to smelt them with the Blazing Fire Furnace to see if anything valuable could be refined. The Blazing Fire Furnace could smelt anything, its power even more terrifying than the Heaven-devouring Art, and with a sufficient quantity of items, it often yielded very impressive results. With this thought, Song Jians divine thought stirred, and a massive furnace materialized in the void. This colossal furnace stood over ten meters tall, resembling a building as it floated in the air, leaving an indelible impression on observers. While Lin Tian and the others had seen the Blazing Fire Furnace before, such a treasure never failed to amaze, no matter how many times they saw it. S~ea??h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gather! With a soft command from Song Jian, the lid of the Blazing Fire Furnace slowly opened, and a powerful current whipped out, sweeping all the mountainous heaps of items from the hall into the furnace. Items were absorbed into the furnace one by one, and Song Jian watched with his divine consciousness, occasionally using his Divine Thought to eject some items. In a short amount of time, only a few hundred items selected by Song Jian remained in the hall. The thousands, even tens of thousands of other items had all been sucked into the Blazing Fire Furnace, beginning to melt down. This is the Foundation Gemstone for Array Formation Song Jian looked at the most numerous white crystals among the items, picking one up and said with a smile. The Transmission Arrays stabilizing functions used these Foundation Gemstones for Array Formation, each worth at least one Amethyst Coin. The quantity of the Foundation Gemstones before him was at least fifty or sixty pieces. It was a pity that the attributes of these Foundation Gemstones for Array Formation were merely for task items, not materials for array formation, and they could only be taken out of this hall by someone who had accepted the quest. Thank you so much, City Lord Song, we owe it all to you this time. I really dont know how to thank you properly; you saved our lives, all four of us! Lin Tian said with a face full of gratitude. Yes, City Lord Song, if theres anything we can do to help you, just give the order, and we will complete it at the risk of our lives! Wei Qing also expressed his gratitude. Song Jian just smiled and waved his hand. They were all in the Legendary Realm, how could they possibly help a Main God Level powerhouse? The difference in strength between them was as vast as that between mortals and deities. City Lord Song, once I return, I will head to the City of Hope and settle down there. From now on, I will put down my roots in the City of Hope! exclaimed the man in the white robe suddenly. Hearing this, the other threes eyes lit up, and they promptly said, Well go too, well go too. The City of Hope isnt far from us, and its also City Lord Songs own city. We must settle there! At that moment, Song Jian was suddenly struck with an idea, and he said with a smile, If you truly do wish to go to the City of Hope, I hope you can deliver a message to Vice City Lord Wang Qi. Tell him to prepare for building a branch city and constructing my temple. I also want him to make contact with other cities, striving to build one of my temples in each city! Tell him when the temple is constructed, they only need to chant my godly name to receive my response! My godly name is Lord of Chaos! Song Jian said softly. Upon hearing the name Lord of Chaos, Lin Tian and the others were inexplicably struck with awe, yet they couldnt articulate why. They didnt know what Lord of Chaos signified, as they thought Song Jian was just an ordinary deity-level powerhouse, oblivious to the fact that these four words represented a Main God Level powerhouse! To build a temple for a deity, one must receive a response from that deity; otherwise, even if the temple is constructed, it would receive no attention or response from the divine, and the temple would not attract worshippers to pray. Alright, City Lord Song, we will definitely deliver the message! Lin Tian nodded in agreement. Hey, these Foundation Gemstones for Array Formation, we can take away as many as three each, and for every extra one we take, the reward is doubled! Wei Qing excitedly said while holding a gemstone in hand. Their task required each person to obtain at least one Foundation Gemstone for Array Formation to complete the quest and leave. It was only after securing more than one gemstone that the prompt allowing them to take away three appeared. The four of them were delighted with this sudden windfall, like a pie falling from the sky. Song Jian didnt mind, since the floor was scattered with Foundation Gemstones for Array Formation that he couldnt use. These gemstones attributes were already set as task items, so no one else could use them anyway. After each of the four took away three Foundation Gemstones for Array Formation, they said their goodbyes to Song Jian and chose to complete the quest! Instantly, they transformed into four beams of white light and disappeared. Once all four of them had left, Song Jians gaze fell upon the Blazing Fire Furnace in midair. He could feel that many of the items were being burned to ash, and the cold energy they contained was being drawn out bit by bit, starting to merge and refine. What they would ultimately form, Song Jian also looked on with great anticipation. Chapter 1728 - Chapter 1728 Chapter 1729 Xuanyin Ice Crystal Chapter 1728: Chapter 1729: Xuanyin Ice Crystal Chapter 1728: Chapter 1729: Xuanyin Ice Crystal Tens of thousands of items, although not of high quality, contained an exceedingly rich cold energy. Soon, Song Jian could feel the temperature inside the furnace seemed to slowly begin descending. Countless ashes were ejected from the exhaust port at the bottom of the furnace. Most of these items were of grey quality, almost worthless, all turned to ash. After some time, the Red Lotus Karma Fire beneath the furnace began to slowly extinguish. The lid of the furnace opened, and a cluster of white Xuanyin Ice Crystal, constantly changing shape, floated out, blossoming into a dazzling light in the air. This cluster of white Xuanyin Ice Crystal kept sprouting spikes, resembling a sea urchin, and the endless cold it exuded even frosted over the entire hall with a layer of white frost! The white Xuanyin Ice Crystal slowly drifted into Song Jians hand. The moment it touched the palm of his hand, it instantly froze his arm with a thick layer of mysterious ice, spreading from the palm all the way to the elbow. Truly impressive. Merely the naturally emitted cold energy can freeze the arm of a Main God Level powerhouse! It seems Ive smelted an incredible item, Song Jian shook his arm lightly, shattering the Xuanyin Ice on it, his face revealing an admiring expression. Xuanyin Ice Crystal, a divine tier item, after comprehension one can randomly understand one or multiple Powers of Law from the Frost Law, Low Temperature Principle, Death Rule, among others Song Jians eyes shone with divine light. Such a small cluster of ice crystal actually contained dozens of Powers of Law. Though all of them were of cold attribute, it was still very rare to have so many contained at once. Such a treasure, if sold to other Main Deities, they would probably spend their entire fortune to purchase it. Perhaps it would even trigger a divine war over the item! Heh, such a fine thing, how could I possibly sell it to others, to enhance the strength of other Main Deities? A hint of a smile emerged on Song Jians face. With the Xuanyin Ice Crystal in hand, he directly swallowed it. The Swallowing the Sky technique began to deploy slowly, little by little digesting the cluster of Xuanyin Ice Crystal. To randomly comprehend these Laws, heh, I want them all! A fierce look flashed across Song Jians face. The Xuanyin Ice Crystal was extremely pure and intensely cold. As soon as he swallowed it, Song Jian felt a bone-piercing cold rapidly spreading from his stomach. In a short time, his limbs began to stiffen, his complexion turned pale, his body emitted cold energy, and he looked as if he had been taken out after being frozen for twelve hours in an ice cellar. So cold! Song Jian couldnt help but shiver, shaking violently. His Vitality Points began to slowly decrease, and a thin layer of ice formed on the surface of his body, making him look like a frozen man. The Swallowing the Sky technique operated rapidly, striving to absorb the energy within the Xuanyin Ice Crystal, but it was like the waves endlessly beating against the reef, unable to shake it in the slightest! Gradually, Song Jian lost all sensation. The ice on his body surface became thicker. Before long, his entire body was enveloped by a thick block of ice. The ice block grew larger and larger, eventually forming a huge white ice sphere over three meters in diameter, completely obscuring Song Jian within from the outside. Damn it, I took it too far, this time I might truly be done for! A bitter taste surfaced in Song Jians mind, as his consciousness began to blur gradually. Just at the moment Song Jian lost consciousness, the Sword Qi of chaos within him began to operate autonomously, and the Powers of Law he mastered also started to burst forth. The Law of Flames continually resisted the coldness of the Xuanyin Ice Crystal, while the Law of Devouring devoured the energy unceasingly radiated by the Xuanyin Ice Crystal. Earth Law, Gold Law, Invasion Law, Wisdom Law More and more powers of Law emerged, and if one could dig into the massive block of ice at this moment, they would see Song Jians body radiating a variety of divine lights. Some of these Law powers began to confront the Xuanyin Ice Crystal, while others began to protect Song Jians body, preserving his life tier. It was an unseen battlefield, a war between the various Laws Song Jian wielded and the Xuanyin Ice Crystal! The loser loses everything, the winner takes all! The other seven Main Deities were continuously exploring the Luofu Divine Palace, unaware of where the Bloodthirsty Warhammer was stored, and could only search room by room. After a long time, they discovered that Song Jian had at some point left the group and was nowhere to be found! When did Song Jian leave? the Lord of Light frowned, unable to recall when Song Jian had departed. Whether it was the Lord of Light or the Lord of Space, their strength was above Song Jians. With Song Jians ability, it was impossible for him to leave unnoticed by their divine senses. The current situation most likely indicated their senses had been affected by an unknown force. If that was the case, Song Jians situation was probably more perilous than fortunate! The rest of the deities seemed to realize this as well, some showing a chill on their faces, some appearing worried, while many more had expressions of indifference. The Luofu Divine Palace was inherently fraught with dangers; nothing that happened within was surprising. This time it was Song Jian, next time it could very well be themselves. Everyone, be extra cautious. Observe your surroundings, but also keep an eye on your comrades! the Lord of Space couldnt help but say, The number of enemy invaders entering is greater than ours, and their strength is definitely superior. Now, every bit of strength is crucial; once were scattered, well be easily defeated by the enemy, one by one! Sarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Understood, but there are simply too many ghosts here. Once a battle starts, its hard to pay attention to the others, said the Master of the Sun, unable to help himself. On their way here, they had encountered at least seven or eight waves of enemies. The Luofu Divine Palace was exactly what the dwarfish ghost had said: truly a den of ghosts. Various kinds of ghosts emerged one after another, preferring to hide in the dark and launch surprise attacks. Once one encroached upon their territory, these ghosts would immediately attack, in an all-or-nothing manner, devoid of any reason! I can feel the power of coldness; the cold power within this temple is becoming increasingly intense, said the dwarfish ghost as he slightly closed his eyes, his face showing a look of enjoyment. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the other Main Deities, the strength of the dwarfish ghost had been slowly increasing ever since entering the Luofu Divine Palace. Though the increase was minor, and to the Main Deities, there wasnt much difference between the Legendary Realm and first or second tier strengths, therefore, they did not pay attention to the dwarfish ghost. Continue exploring ahead. I feel we are getting close. I can sense the malevolent aura of the foreign deity-level powerhouses coldly snorted the Lord of Light, holding the Scepter of Light and taking the lead towards the deeper parts of the Luofu Divine Palace. Chapter 1729 - Chapter 1729 Chapter 1730 Harvest Chapter 1729: Chapter 1730: Harvest Chapter 1729: Chapter 1730: Harvest Within the Luofu Divine Palace, palace upon palace was stacked tier upon tier, resembling a labyrinth. Those unfamiliar with the terrain could easily get lost upon their first visit. However, the entourage of the Lord of Light, all of whom possess main deity-level divine consciousness, were quite clear about the general direction and the palaces they had visited before, despite being deep within the Luofu Divine Palace. Elsewhere within a temple of the Luofu Divine Palace, dozens of alien powerhouses were seated in a circle on a vacant plot of land at the center of the temple. This temple was so vast that it was even larger than a valley. As far as the eye could see, aside from the faint walls that could be discerned in the distance, the place was like a wilderness. Encircling the ground where these alien powerhouses were seated flowed slow-moving rivers of magma. The dark red lava and scorching heat caused some legendary realms alien powerhouses to sweat profusely, yet they could only endure in silence without daring to move a muscle! My friends, the divine artifact of our tribe is located in the distance. It is our God Kings weapon, and to obtain it, one must pay a certain price! A man dressed in a black robe slowly pulled down his hood to reveal his face. The mans face was gaunt, resembling a skull, with skin tightly clinging to his bones and not a hint of muscle. His eyes shone with a dark red light, looking like two dark red gemstones. On top of his head grew two pairs of demonic horns, while a three-inch spiral horn protruded out from his forehead, giving him a strange appearance. My lord, whatever your command, please feel free to issue it, one true god-level powerhouse kneeled on the ground, half-bowing toward the man in the black robe, respectfully saying, Even if it costs us our lives here, we wont hesitate, as long as you, my lord, can kill all those Evil Gods with the God-King weapon and allow our people to return to our homeland! Yes, my lord, whatever the command, just give the order! All the alien powerhouses simultaneously shouted toward the man in the black robe. Very well! The black-robed mans dry face twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth, pointing to an alien powerhouse with main god-level strength, he said, Tukanda, you lead half of our tribesmen to fend off those Evil Gods who have entered the Luofu Divine Palace. I can sense that these Evil Gods are very close to us now, and they will soon find this temple where we are! Kaso, I need you and the other half of our tribesmen to break open the defensive seal with your blood. Only in this way can I climb that volcano and obtain the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! The black-robed man looked toward a volcano in the distance that was continuously spewing billowing black smoke, a look of excitement flashing in his eyes. Just then, above the crater of that distant volcano, floated a dark red warhammer. This warhammer appeared somewhat ethereal, as if it was a shadow, presenting a translucent form as if it existed in another spatial plane. Surrounding the volcano was a faint green light barrier, preventing anyone from approaching! Understood, my lord! Kaso stood up, resolutely walked toward the green light barrier. Behind him, a large group of alien powerhouses followed without the slightest hesitation, closely behind him. We only need half of your bodily blood! The black-robed man nodded slightly as he watched Kasos determined figure, whispering, However, having lost half of your bodily blood, you will be left in a weakened state, and your combat power will be drastically reduced. You wont need to participate in the subsequent battles. Kasos steps faltered slightly, but he quickly resumed and continued toward the green light barrier. Approaching the barrier, Kaso did not hesitate to slice open his wrist with his weapon. Blood gushed out like a fountain, completely absorbed by the green light barrier without a drop remaining. The remaining alien powerhouses stepped forward one after another, cutting open their wrists. The green light barrier devoured everyones blood like a bloodthirsty beast. Soon, dark red patterns began to appear on the surface of the green light barrier. The light in the patterns contracted and expanded, extending outwards as if they were a giant dark red spider web. The other half of the alien powerhouses gathered at the Temple Gate, weapons at the ready, and after waiting quietly for a moment, footsteps could be heard from outside the door. The Lord of Light stood outside the door. He seemed to sense something, his hand resting on the Temple Gate for a long time without moving. After a while, a smile appeared on the Lord of Lights face, and with a forceful push of his arm, he aggressively pushed forward. Boom~ The massive bronze door was pushed open by a single hand of the Bright God, and as soon as the door was opened, countless terrifying attacks burst forth, resulting in a dazzling light at the door and a deafening cacophony of explosions that did not cease. On the other side, Song Jian was enveloped in a huge mass of dark ice. He didnt know how long had passed, but his consciousness finally began to recover bit by bit. When he realized he was wrapped in a sphere of dark ice, there was a boom and the dark ice around his body spontaneously exploded into pieces that scattered all over the ground. What happened to me Song Jians awareness was still somewhat blurry as he looked around, trying hard to remember everything that had happened before. Damn, I almost kicked the bucket this time! Song Jian finally recalled the previous events, cursing with a frightened expression on his face. He opened the system notifications and a series of dark gold system prompts blinded his titanium alloy dog eyes. System: You have absorbed the power of the Xuanyin Ice Crystal and gained some insight into the Frost Law; System: You have absorbed the power of the Xuanyin Ice Crystal and gained some insight into the Low Temperature Principle; System: You have absorbed the power of the Xuanyin Ice Crystal and gained some insight into the Death Rule; System: You have absorbed the power of the Xuanyin Ice Crystal, realized the Power of the Frost Law, and now the Frost Law power is slowly increasing; System: You have absorbed the power of the Xuanyin Ice Crystal, realized the Power of the Annihilation Principle, and now its power is slowly increasing; The series of dark gold system notifications stretched for seven or eight pages, each with over a dozen lines. In the end, Song Jian found that he had somehow gained insights into nine different Powers of Law, and there were still five or six others where he had some understanding, but no real breakthrough! How is this possible, can it really be this heaven-defying! At this moment, Song Jian felt his inner strength seemed to have increased several fold; the surging power within him was like ocean waves rolling through his meridians one after another, giving him an almost transcendental feeling! Song Jian even felt that with his full strength, a single punch could destroy the entire Luofu Divine Palace, leveling it to the ground! It was an illusion caused by the rapid increase in strength, and he needed some time to adjust to it! Direct usage would normally result in comprehending one or several Powers of Law, but I never expected that by using Swallowing the Sky to devour the entire Xuanyin Ice Crystal, I would absorb nearly all the contained Laws Song Jian couldnt help but burst into hearty laughter. Although the Swallowing the Sky had transformed into the Law of Devouring, that didnt mean Song Jian couldnt perform Swallowing the Sky. It was just like those sword techniques that had been devoured by the Thousand Swords Art; Song Jian could still execute them similarly. Moreover, after understanding the Law of Devouring, the effect of Swallowing the Sky had become even more terrifying than before. This time, after devouring the Xuanyin Ice Crystal, Song Jian had completely mastered the Law of Devouring. sea??h th N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right now, I should be even more formidable than the Lord of Space, right? Song Jian clenched his fists tightly, his face wearing a smug smile. PS: Thanks to Aspiring Swan for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1730 - Chapter 1730 Chapter 1731 Secret Chamber Chapter 1730: Chapter 1731: Secret Chamber Chapter 1730: Chapter 1731: Secret Chamber Song Jian had by then completely mastered thirteen Powers of Law, with a rudimentary understanding of nine more. His comprehension mostly ranged between 7% and 15%, and there were many others that he had insights into but did not yet understand. These Powers of Law were mostly around sixty to seventy percent understood; once they reached one hundred percent, he would successfully comprehend them and could use the Main Deitys seat to improve proficiency. At this point, the Space Law that Song Jian mastered had improved to 37%. One could say that the Main Deitys Seat was simply a divine tool. For deities, as long as one comprehended the Power of Law, with time one could accumulate it to 100%. No wonder those deities would go to such lengths for a godly position in the Pantheon, fighting till their heads broke if necessary. With this in mind, I absolutely cant let those aliens get the Bloody Warhammer, storm the Mount of Gods, and destroy the Pantheon! Song Jian muttered to himself. The matter of the Alien Blood Sacrifice Summoning the Bloody Warhammer was of utmost importance for the deities, but actually only the three hundred or so deities in the Pantheon were particularly concerned. Other deities without a divine position, some with darker mentalities, even wished for the aliens to ascend Mount of Gods and utterly demolish the Pantheon. If I cant have it, neither can anyone else! Regrettably, only eight Main God Level powerhouses had entered the Luofu Divine Palace area, with other True God Level powerhouses still fighting the alien armies in the Divine World. The alien powerhouses who entered the Luofu Divine Palace region numbered fifty to sixty, but at least half were from the Legendary Realm. The True God Level and Main God Level powerhouses were not as numerous as imagined. Song Jian looked around the top-floor hall, which apart from the scattered pieces of mysterious ice, contained the task item, the Foundation Gemstone for Array Formation, glowing with a white light. These gemstones cannot be taken out of this hall; they must remain here for players as the items necessary for leaving the place. Its just unknown how many players with just Legendary Realm strength can reach this place without assistance from a god-level powerhouse. Just as Song Jian was preparing to leave, he suddenly heard a burst of cheering from outside the hall. This is it, the task items we need and that secret room are all in this hall, hahaha, weve struck it rich, weve struck it rich! This is the Luofu Divine Palace, any item we obtain here can be sold for hundreds or even thousands of Amethyst Coins! An extremely excited voice came through the bronze doors and entered, making Song Jian frown slightly. Sear?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who would have thought that players actually reached the top floor of the Luofu Divine Palace on their own Song Jian shook his head and whispered to himself. You should know that the area of Luofu Divine Palace is exceedingly dangerous; even monsters from the Legendary Realm struggle to survive outside, and the palace itself is filled with ghostly entities. Its not just the powerhouses from the Legendary Realm, but even those of the True God Level and Main God Level could easily fall if they are not careful in this place! Song Jian had believed it impossible for players of the Legendary Realm to complete the task and leave, so moved by compassion, he had abandoned his task to escort four players to the top floor, helping them complete their mission and leave. He hadnt expected to underestimate these players, who really managed to fight their way to the top floor of Luofu Divine Palace and were about to complete their task! Boom! A rumbling sound erupted as several players burst into the hall, excited. Upon seeing Song Jian, they all paused, not expecting to encounter anyone else here. Is it an NPC or a player? A girl asked timidly, tugging at the corner of another girls clothes and speaking in a low voice. A player. But hes very strong; the level is a golden skeleton! An older girl nearby, her eyes emitting a blue light, scrutinized him. Song Jians brows knitted slightly; he could sense the malice emanating from the girls eyes. This was an almost universal problem with all sensory probing abilities C the observed would always feel this way. Hasnt anyone taught you not to casually use probing abilities on others? Song Jian frowned slightly, staring at the girl with some displeasure. Ah, sorry, I forgot! Yin Qiao stuck out her tongue, apologizing awkwardly. Song Jian: In many instances, girls have certain privileges. If a boy dared to directly use a probing skill to inspect Song Jians attributes, Song Jian would probably, without a second word, slap him right across the face. As for whether the other party would survive a strike from a Main God Level powerhouse, that depended entirely on their own fortune. But when a girl, even if slightly offensive, quickly followed up with an apology in an endearing manner, of course, Song Jian wouldnt do anything to her. Otherwise, he would be seen as petty, narrow-minded, not manly Youre also here searching for Foundation Gemstones for Array Formation, right? Theyre all over the place here. Just take some and leave quickly. This place is very dangerous. A great battle might break out soon, so its best for you to leave as soon as possible, Song Jian glanced over the group and said. Song Jian strode towards the exit of the great hall, while the Puppet Armor followed closely behind him. The others rushed towards the gemstones scattered on the ground. Wow, there are so many quest items here. Lets look for the secret room first. If we pick up the quest items, Im afraid theyll teleport us out immediately! Yes, yes, search for the secret room first, the secret room! Hehe, such a terrifying place is sure to have good stuff hidden in its secret room! Watching these players rush to the gemstones and then scatter to search for the so-called secret room after a mere glance, Song Jian couldnt help but feel speechless. As expected, for wealth, people die; for food, birds perish Song Jian shook his head and prepared to leave the hall. Just then, one of the players suddenly shouted out loud. Here, over here, Ive found the secret room Ah, how come it needs a key to open! What do we do, where can we find the key?! What, it requires a key to open? Damn it, that ghost tricked us! Hmph, I knew that ghost didnt look trustworthy; he just gave us this quest to save his own skin. What do we do now? I dont want to look for some key in such a dangerous place, Im leaving! Forget it, Im leaving too. This place is too dangerous. For all we know, the key might be on the BOSS, and even the lesser monsters here are beyond us, let alone the BOSS. Scatter, scatter, this quest is a scam! The players, dejected, each picked up a Foundation Gemstone for Array Formation and then disappeared in a flash of white light. Meanwhile, Song Jian stood at the entrance of the great hall with an odd expression on his face. After a moment, he slowly turned around, looked at the empty hall, and a wry smile appeared on his face. Chapter 1731 - Chapter 1731 Chapter 1732 The Mural Chapter 1731: Chapter 1732: The Mural Chapter 1731: Chapter 1732: The Mural Song Jian walked to the spot where the previous player had discovered the secret chamber, his face showing a half-smile that was not quite a smile, as he pulled out a Bronze Ghost King Order from his inventory. This token was found by Song Jian in a treasure chest outside the Luofu Divine Palace, serving as the key to entering a special palace, and it would emit a black guiding light when approached. At this moment, the Bronze Ghost King Order in Song Jians hand had already burst into black light, pulsing as if it were a beating heart. There were not quite ten thousand but certainly over eight thousand palaces within the Luofu Divine Palace; finding the special palace that could be opened with the Bronze Ghost King Order was like finding a needle in a haystack. Yet, Song Jian never expected that this special palace would come to him. What goes around comes around, huh! Song Jian couldnt help but sigh. Had it not been for the touch of compassion he felt to help Lin Tian and his three companions leave, he would not have escorted them all the way to the topmost level. If he hadnt reached the top floor, or had been a little late, he would have missed the group of players who had relied on their own strength to get there. This inevitably gave Song Jian the sense that there was a preordained fate at work! Song Jian looked at the wall in front of him, which was covered with complex patterns, and in a very inconspicuous position at the bottom left, there was a niche shaped like a token. If one didnt look carefully, this niche would be difficult to spot. Song Jian placed the Ghost King Order gently into the niche, and immediately a suction force emanated from within, perfectly embedding the order into its place. Next, the sound of gears shifting resonated from within the wall, and after a moment, at a spot about five meters away from where Song Jian stood, the floor suddenly sank to reveal a set of stone stairs leading downward. The stone steps descended into darkness, but Song Jian who already possessed enhanced vision in the dark paid no mind. Looking down, it was impossible to see the bottom, as if the stairs led to Hell itself, while gusts of chilly wind blew out from within, carrying faint cries and howls that echoed eerily by his ears. Such a passage would deter anyone with faint heart; even Song Jian hesitated, for the Luofu Divine Palace was indeed terrifying, filled with Main God Level bosses, and he wouldnt be surprised if there were even God King Level bosses here. A moment later, a look of relief spread across Song Jians face, and he shook his head, muttering to himself, Other players might well be afraid, but why should I fear losing my life? Sarch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One must know that Song Jian had many life-saving tricks up his sleeve, with Enemy of the Death God being the envy of many playersCit was like having a second life! Moreover, as long as he wasnt instantly killed, Song Jian could teleport to his Shattered Divine Realm to hide, and even the most powerful bosses wouldnt be able to touch him. With a chuckle, Song Jian stepped forward toward the passageway, and his figure was soon swallowed by the darkness. Just as Song Jian had descended more than a hundred meters down the stone steps, the previously open entrance behind him suddenly closed on its own, and the Ghost King Order that had been embedded in the wall fell from the niche, breaking into powder with a crisp sound. Song Jian kept heading down, after what felt like nearly fifteen minutes, giving the impression of having reached a great depth beneath the Luofu Divine Palace, the end of the dark passageway finally revealed a glimmer of light. Soon, Song Jian reached the end of the passage, and looking ahead, this place was indeed a special palace. Unlike the other palaces, the palace before him seemed like an enlarged version of a stone house, empty and devoid of anything inside. Song Jian stood in the center of the palace, and as he looked around, this palace didnt have even a single supporting pillar, only walls made of stone on all sides. On these walls were countless murals, most of them depicting battle scenes. Upon closer inspection, they were all grand wars between the alien races and the deities of the Divine World! The scenes of war were extremely tragic: numerous aliens impaled by spears, pinned to the ground; countless deities torn asunder, their Power of Law dissipating. Holy Spirit Warriors died in droves, turning to ash, mountains flattened, rivers and oceans boiled dry by divine force, transforming into basins. Countless beings caught in the battles met with pitiful deaths, and every mural conveyed an immensely oppressive feeling! How could there be so many murals of battle scenes? Song Jians gaze swept across the walls, seeing thousands of murals, almost all depicting battles, with only a sparse few showing scenes of sacrifice and prayer. Among them, Song Jian noticed a familiar sceneCit was the Alien Blood Sacrifice. It seemed that from ancient times to the present, the aliens had conducted blood sacrifices more than once. With each sacrifice, tens of thousands of beings were slaughtered, even aliens were among those sacrificed! Hum~ With a soft sound, the Power of Law of war that Song Jian had mastered seemed to be triggered, and streams of profound aura flowed throughout the palace. These auras touched the murals, instantly making them appear even more vivid, with the aliens, deities, and all beings within them seeming to come to life, incredibly animated! Just then, an alien in one of the murals eerily turned its head and bared a ferocious smile at Song Jian. This alien held a long axe in its hand and was standing on top of a deity, raising the axe high as if to chop off the head of the deity beneath its feet. Song Jian was startled and couldnt help but take two steps back. How could the characters in the mural move? This was impossible! Boom~ With a thunderous roar, the alien from the mural actually leaped out, swinging its long axe toward Song Jian. On instinct, Song Jian summoned the Sky-breaking Sword and fought furiously with him. Moments later, the alien at the peak of True God strength was cleaved into two halves by Song Jian. The dead aliens body split into two without bleeding, just turning into a stream of air and returning to the mural. However, this time the alien in the mural looked different from the other figures and no longer had the lively presence it had before! Whats going on? Was it my Power of Law of war that triggered this situation? Song Jian wondered, trying to suppress his Power of Law of war to prevent it from manifesting, but to his horror, he found he had completely lost control of the Power of Law; it was as if it was not his to command anymore. Boom, boom, boom~ The murals shook one after another, and nearly all the aliens leaped out from the murals, wielding their weapons and charging at Song Jian. In an instant, the entire hall turned into a battlefield, with Song Jian surrounded by aliens from the murals, as if they were determined to kill him. PS: Thank you to A Worrier Once More for the gift of 100 starting coins~ Chapter 1732 - Chapter 1732 Chapter 1733 Special Mission Chapter 1732: Chapter 1733 Special Mission Chapter 1732: Chapter 1733 Special Mission This was an unequal slaughter, with Song Jian alone facing the siege of hundreds of monsters with True God Level strength, if it were any other Main Deity, they probably would have immediately used life-saving skills to flee far away. However, Song Jian, looking at the alien elites constantly leaping out from the walls, showed no panic at all, his gaze instead turned towards the deities still fighting within the mural. These deities should be on the same side as Song Jian, and since the alien elites in the mural had broken through the walls, would these deities also break through to battle the horde of alien elites? After waiting for a moment, Song Jian realized he had thought too much. The deities in the mural seemed still immersed in their mural-bound battle, and the originally motionless mural, at the moment when the alien elites burst through, actually started to move as if it were a war epic, only silent. And those deities in the mural, since they lost the resistance from a large number of alien elites, had become even fiercer. The battle shifted from evenly matched to a one-sided affair, although due to the large number of combatants, it would still take time to secure a final victory. Song Jian instantly understood, his face revealing a bitter smile, It seems I have to hold back these alien elites alone, the longer the time, the greater the impact on the battle in the mural, and ideally let the deities secure the final victory! Just then, a system prompt suddenly appeared before Song Jian; System: Youve unraveled the secret of the Battle of Divine Demise mural. History cannot be changed, but in this special battle, perhaps you can alter the outcome of the war! Acquire special task: Persistence; Task content: Fight against the alien elites that leaped out from the mural, the longer you persist the better, the longer you hold out, the greater your contribution to this special war, and the greater the final reward you obtain! Task reward: Obtain the final reward based on your performance in the task; Failure penalty: None; So, getting the Ghost King Order before and finding this special palace was a prerequisite to trigger this special task? Song Jian was startled and then a smile of surprise appeared on his face. You should know, obtaining the Ghost King Order and finding this special palace requires immense luck, and to enter Luofu Divine Palace requires formidable strength. The prerequisite for this task indispensably requires both luck and strength, hence its imaginable that once this task is completed, the reward obtained would be extremely generous! I must complete the task to get the reward, ah! With the Sky-breaking Sword in hand, Song Jian viciously chopped at an alien elite who had already charged up to him. The dazzling Sword Qi instantly illuminated the special palace like daylight, and the Main Deity Level strength was fully deployed by Song Jian in this moment. The techniques from the Chaos Sword Canon unleashed tremendous power, and various Powers of Law completely suppressed these alien True God Level elites. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~ A loud booming sound erupted, like stars falling and the earth cracking; dozens of alien True God Level elites were blown away by the sudden burst of Sword Qi, with several of their bodies being torn into pieces in the air by the Sword Qi, turning into a stream of air that returned to the mural. The alien elites who returned to the mural all became corpses, looking as if they were killed by the deities in the mural. Song Jians Vitality Points were also rapidly declining, even with Main Deity Level strength, it wasnt possible to withstand the siege of hundreds of True God Level elites. You must understand, the gap between Main Deity Level and True God Level combatants is merely some additional Powers of Law, and at this point, the Powers of Law wielded by the True God Level elites besieging Song Jian were even more numerous than those of a God King Level combatant. Boom! With a thunderous noise, Song Jians figure flew out from the midst of the shadows, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. This strike caused Song Jian to lose a third of his Vitality Points! Armored Puppet! With a light shout, the Armored Puppet that had been fighting alongside Song Jian all this time suddenly let out a roar and with a deep leap, pounced towards Song Jian. Crack~ With a soft clink, the Puppet Beast, which previously took the form of a wild beast, suddenly dismantled into over a dozen streaks of light that traced arcs through the sky towards Song Jian. Clank, clank, clank~ Steel armor appeared on Song Jians shoulders, chest, waist, arms, thighs, and feet, culminating in a wolf-like steel helmet that settled over his head. Boom~ A surging aura burst forth from Song Jian. The dozens of attacks from the Power of Law that had previously assailed him were all blocked by the Puppet Armor! Holy Spirit Warriors, to battle! A thunderous cry rang out as hundreds of Holy Spirit Warriors clad in golden helmets and armor appeared within the hall. Ten of them, possessing the strength of Divine Level fighters, each leading a hundred Legendary Realm strength Holy Spirit Warriors, charged towards the alien powerhouses! Ordinary deities, without a Divine Country, could not possibly summon Holy Spirit Warriors far from their temples. This ability belonged exclusively to deities with a Divine Country! Although the thousand Holy Spirit Warriors seemed to outnumber the alien strongholds tenfold, their strength was, in fact, just the opposite. With all of the aliens being at the True God Level, their power was tenfold that of the Holy Spirit Warriors. The moment they clashed, it only took a few seconds for the Holy Spirit Warriors to crumble, falling in disarray under the slaughter. Fortunately, Holy Spirit Warriors were immortal; with just some Divine energy spent, they could be resurrected continuously. This ultimately held back the alien powerhouses, buying Song Jian some precious time to catch his breath. Song Jian pulled a potion from his inventory and chugged it down. After a brief recovery, he picked up his Sky-breaking Sword and charged into the ranks of the alien strongholds. With the Puppet Armor adorning his body, ordinary Divine Level fighters found it hard to breach his defenses. For a moment, Song Jian, like a tiger amongst sheep, slew more than a dozen alien fighters in rapid succession. In a flash, the scales of battle began to tilt in Song Jians favor. Hundreds of Holy Spirit Warriors formed battle formations, closely following behind Song Jian. After Song Jian breached their defenses, each alien fighter was pierced by dozens of weapons, instantly wiping them out! The fight, which had initially been overwhelmingly in favor of the aliens, swiftly began to lean towards Song Jian. The battle lasted for over thirty minutes, during which Song Jian expended thousands of Vitality Points purely on Divine energy, enduring the struggle because of it. In the end, with his accumulated Divine energy completely depleted, the Holy Spirit Warriors could no longer resurrect quickly and had to return to the Sacred Spirit Temple to slowly recover over time. At this moment, there were still over forty alien powerhouses within the temple, and Song Jian had not a single Holy Spirit Warrior by his side. His Puppet Armor was so damaged it was on the brink of needing rest and repairs. Huff, huff~ Leaning on his Sky-breaking Sword, Song Jian appeared utterly exhausted. Yet, facing the forty-something alien powerhouses, a strange smile crept onto his lips. It really wasnt easy. After exhausting all my trump cards, this many have fallen, Song Jian laughed, struggling to stand upright. As the alien fighters pounced towards him, Song Jian murmured softly, Time Rewind! In an instant, the exhausted Song Jian recovered within three breaths to his condition from thirty minutes earlier, his Vitality Points completely restored, all skill cooldowns completed, but alas, the spent Divine energy could not be recovered! Come, lets start the second battle! Song Jian murmured to himself, gripping the Sky-breaking Sword tightly. PS: Thank you to Worried Man Yet Again for the gift of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1733 - Chapter 1733 Chapter 1734 Transmission Chapter 1733: Chapter 1734: Transmission Chapter 1733: Chapter 1734: Transmission ` Time Rewind is an application skill available after completely mastering the Time Law, but with a considerably long cooldownConly usable once every twenty-four hours. Not only can it be used on oneself, but also on enemies. It can restore the state of oneself or an enemy to any point within the last half hour. The newly invigorated Song Jian, who had fully returned to the peak of his Main God Level strength, would have found it difficult to deal with thirty or forty unharmed True God Level players. However, after a battle, all of these True God Level powerhouses were injured and exhausted. How could they possibly stand a chance against Song Jian? In less than five minutes, Song Jian had driven all these foreign powerhouses back into the mural. Just as the last foreign powerhouses body was torn apart and returned to the mural, the mural before Song Jian suddenly came to life. Song Jian felt as if he were on the scene, observing everything in the mural from a third-person, divine perspective! With over a hundred True God Level foreign powerhouses killed by Song Jian, the scales of victory swiftly tipped in favor of the godly army. After holding out for just over ten minutes, the foreign army began to crumble, and the godly army swept over them, not only killing many foreigners but also capturing their commander. In a daze, Song Jian saw dazzling pillars of light rising from the Divine Worlds land, each representing the rise of a temple, twinkling like stars in the sky; In the center of the Divine Worlds land, a Giant Dragon suddenly rose, its length stretching for thousands of kilometers. A deafening dragon roar echoed beside Song Jians ear. Song Jian abruptly came to his senses, still retaining the last image he had seen. The Giant Dragon had turned into a mountain range, and at the head of the dragon, a palace burst forth from the ground, radiating endless divine light. Isnt that the God Mountain Range? And that palace, isnt it the Pantheon! A flicker of realization crossed Song Jians mindCat the battle he had just experienced took place before the construction of the Pantheon. System: You have completed the special quest Perseverance, annihilating all foreign True God Level powerhouses, with a perfect rating! You have earned three Powers of Law that you can fully master. Please check to receive them! System: You have obtained the Power of Thunder Law! You can now fully control the Power of Thunder Law! System: You have obtained the Power of Wood Law! You can now fully control the Power of Wood Law! System: You have obtained the Power of Wind Law! You can now fully control the Power of Wind Law! The battle, fraught with perilous turns, ultimately achieved a perfect task evaluation, allowing Song Jian to completely master three Powers of Law and greatly increase his power. Among them was the Wood Law, which Song Jian had longed for, filling him with ecstatic joy! Ha ha ha! Song Jian burst into hearty laughter, dispelling the gloomy feelings of his Divine being exhausted. At this moment, Song Jian had fully controlled sixteen Powers of Law. Moreover, he was in the process of comprehending many more Powers of LawCnot yet fully mastered, but he could still exert their powers without any problem! If no other Main Deities had received significant power boosts in a short period of time, Song Jian, with his sixteen fully grasped Powers of Law, could very well be the top deity in the Pantheon! Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Right at that moment, the entire Luofu Divine Palace began to shake violently; BoomC A massive roaring sound erupted, similar to an earthquake. The floor beneath Song Jians feet cracked open with a huge fissure, flashing with a dark red glow reminiscent of lava slowly rising from the depths of the fissure! Could this Luofu Divine Palace be built atop a volcano? exclaimed Song Jian in surprise, turning to make his escape! HumC ` A soft sound emerged beside Song Jian, and suddenly a teleportation gate appeared. A familiar voice rang out from within the gate. Lord of Chaos, come quickly, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer has appeared! It was the voice of the Lord of Space! Song Jian, without any hesitation, dived into the gate. After a moment of darkness followed by light, Song Jian saw that he had arrived in a strange space. It seemed as boundless as a wilderness, with an enormous volcano in the distance spewing sparks and thick smoke! However, to his surprise, he could see walls in the far distance on all sides; this place was actually a special palace! Boom~ Another rumble, and the distant volcano erupted with a flame hundreds of feet high. The lava, like a rain of fire, sprayed in all directions. Above the mouth of the volcano, an ethereal Bloody Warhammer began to slowly materialize, and from the spouting mouth of the volcano came roars that echoed to the heavens! Bang! Song Jian suddenly sensed danger as a spear streaked across the sky, emitting a sharp sound as it cut through the air, hurling toward him. He could feel that the spear held at least eight different Powers of Law! Dodging swiftly, Song Jian looked ahead in astonishment to see three or four dozen alien warriors swarming toward him, and the scene before him gave him the surreal impression that he was still on a special quest! Why is there war everywhere here Song Jian muttered to himself. The Lord of Dawn Light beside him, seeing Song Jian stun for a moment, couldnt help but give him a push. Havent you experienced a war with alien races? They have already begun to acquire the Bloodthirsty Warhammer; we cannot let them succeed! shouted the Lord of Dawn Light to Song Jian. You might not believe this if I tell you! Song Jian glanced at the Lord of Dawn Light and said, I just fought with over a hundred True God Level alien warriors. Compared to that, this is just a small scene for me! The Lord of Dawn Light couldnt help but roll her eyes at him. A siege by more than a hundred True God Level alien warriors? Not to mention over a hundred, even facing thirty or forty True God Level warriors, an average Main God Level warrior wouldnt dare to confront them head on. It must be noted that even if all these True God Level warriors only had weak divine strength and each controlled just one Power of Law, the collective Powers of Law they held would still be several times greater than that of a Main God Level warrior. Puppet Armor, activate! With a thought, beams of light suddenly emerged on Song Jians body, and a massive set of armor enveloped him completely. The numerous Powers of Law that struck towards him were all blocked by the armor. Envy shone in the eyes of the Goddess of Dawn; such a powerful divine armor, even though she had been a deity for over a thousand years, she had never possessed such! Song Jian brandished the Sky-breaking Sword in his hand and fiercely collided with the few alien warriors. As soon as he made contact, it was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, he slaughtered all thirty or so of the alien warriors! Another alien warrior, Tukanda, stared at Song Jian, and the Powers of Law emanating from Song Jian filled Tukanda with dread! This is fifteen, no, sixteen Powers of Law, this deity before me actually controls sixteen Powers of Law, how is this possible! Tukanda stared at Song Jian with an expression of utter surprise. PS: Thank you to Qi Ren Zai You Tian for the tip of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1734 - Chapter 1734 Chapter 1735 Promotion Chapter 1734: Chapter 1735: Promotion Chapter 1734: Chapter 1735: Promotion The comprehension of the Power of Law was extremely difficult for god-level beings, even with the insight bonus of having a gods position, ordinary deities found it hard to perceive the Power of Law. Tukanda could feel the strength of the Main God Level powerhouse before him, and his expression immediately darkened. With a wave of his hand, he sent all the god-level beings around him flying, attacking Song Jian! Song Jian, crush them, the defense of the Bloody Warhammer is about to be breached, and we dont have much time left! The Lord of Space, looking somewhat exhausted, bellowed from a distance. Earlier, the Luofu Divine Palace seemed to possess a special shield that prevented him from sensing Song Jians presence. However, a roaring sound had erupted suddenly when the volcano exploded, and it seemed that the monster suppressed by the Bloody Warhammer was gradually awakening. It was also because of that roar, which caused a quake-like tremor, that the special shielding within the halls of the Luofu Divine Palace seemed to have been lifted. This allowed the Lord of Space to detect Song Jians location immediately and open a Teleportation Gate for him. How could the Lord of Chaoss strength have increased so much all of a sudden, could it be that there is also some opportunity in this Luofu Divine Palace! The Lord of Space glanced at Song Jian, feeling the Power of Law on him, and his face immediately showed a look of surprise. The Lord of Chaos, who had originally mastered only twelve or thirteen Powers of Law, had managed to increase his control of the Power of Law to sixteen in such a short period of time, a rate of advancement that terrified even this veteran Main God! Star Destruction! Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry! Song Jian leapt forth, charging towards Tukanda, and around him, thousands of Sword Qi followed close behind. Any powerhouse daring to block Song Jians way was instantly killed on the spot by these sharp Sword Qi! Tukanda too felt the threat and let out a low growl. The aura around his body suddenly expanded, and more than ten Powers of Law burst forth all at once. Unexpectedly, he was also a formidable Main God Level powerhouse, and the Powers of Law he mastered seemed to be not much less than Song Jians! The Lord of Spaces face looked grim. The strength of the alien race made him somewhat uneasy. The Lord of Space could feel that a large group of aliens was using their own blood to rapidly decode the prohibitions around the volcano, and as the prohibitions were deciphered, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer in the sky became even more solid. Clearly, once the prohibitions were broken, the aliens would obtain the Bloodthirsty Warhammer. If they got their hands on the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, this blocking operation would have to be declared a failure, and the deities could only hide in the Mount of Gods, waiting for Destruction to come! It cant be like this, this shouldnt be our end! the Lord of Space muttered to himself, beginning to nurture a ball of divine light in his hand. This ball of divine light soon condensed into a sphere, and then strata of Power of Law began flying out from the Lord of Spaces body towards the sphere, continuously merging into it. This scene not only attracted the attention of the alien powerhouses but also made all the deities fighting alongside him turn their eyes to the Lord of Space! No, why does the Lord of Space choose to forcefully advance at this time? Advancing now has a success rate of less than one in ten thousand; this isCthis is like The Lord of Lights eyes showed a look of fear, for every Main Gods advancement was a major event! For hundreds of years, the Lord of Light had seen more than one Main God Level being attempt to advance, but without exception, they all failed. The fate of the failures was very tragic, with death and the obliteration of their souls, even the soul marks were completely erased. Sear?h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once the soul mark is erased, the person will no longer exist in this world, and even any memory related to him, any record, will disappear! The Lord of Light also only remembered that many Main Gods had failed in their advancements, but what names these Main Gods had, what their divine titles were, and what they had done before, he could no longer recall! Advancement? Advancing at a time like this? And isnt it necessary to have mastery over ninety-nine different Powers of Law before one can advance to the God King level? Song Jian stared at the Lord of Space, unable to help but mutter to himself. What youre referring to is perfect advancement. How could there possibly be such a power in this world! The Lord of Dawn Light stood next to Song Jian and couldnt help saying, Ninety-nine Powers of Law can naturally coalesce into a soul of law, but to possess ninety-nine Powers of Law is incredibly difficult, only the legendary Creator Gods are believed to naturally have souls of law formed from ninety-nine different Powers of Law! For us ordinary Main God level powers, what we first need is to find our own way! Just like the Lord of Space, his path is the way of space, hence the Space Law is his main law, and the other Powers of Law he controls are auxiliary laws. Right now, he is fusing the auxiliary laws into his main law, trying to coalesce his own soul of law. Once successful, he will be able to advance to a God King level power! But After a moment of contemplation, the Lord of Dawn Light shook his head and let out a sigh, But this step is just too hard, too difficult The more Powers of Law one controls, the higher the success rate of advancement becomes. The Lord of Space likely controls only about fourteen or fifteen Powers of Law, not possibly any more. Under such circumstances, his chance of successful advancement is less than one in ten thousand The Lord of Dawn Light sighed, seemingly unable to bear the thought of witnessing the Lord of Spaces downfall, and turned his head to look in other directions! Why not wait a bit longer, until Suddenly, Song Jian fell silent. At this point, the alien race had gained full advantage, and even with Song Jian joining in, it would only delay matters for a while. Keep in mind, the aliens might have a God King level power amongst them. Otherwise, they wouldnt possibly be sacrificing millions of lives to open a Teleportation Gate to reach Luofu Divine Palace, all for the sake of obtaining the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, a God King level weapon! Looking towards the direction of the volcano, Song Jian saw an alien strong enough to hover in midair, with two large and one small horn on its head, looking at the Lord of Space with a gaze full of mockery, as if silently waiting for the Lord of Spaces advancement to fail and witness his complete downfall! One law, two laws, three laws More and more Powers of Law started to merge into the soul of law in the hands of the Lord of Space, but even after merging fifteen Powers of Law, only a vague white shadow appeared within the soul of law, and nothing unusual happened! Hahahaha! The black-robed alien laughed loudly, his face full of mockery as he said, You dare to advance to the level of a God King with just fifteen Powers of Law? Too naive, its simply courting death! The aura of the Lord of Space seemed to become more feeble. Controlling fifteen Powers of Law had already surpassed the expectations of others among the Main Gods. Keep in mind, in the hearts of all Deities, even the top-ranked Lord of Space should not control more than thirteen Powers of Law. So its still not enough! The Lord of Dawn Lights eyes showed a look of despair. Even with a chance of one in ten thousand, these Main God level powers still hoped for the Lord of Space to succeed in his advancement. At that moment, the Lord of Space let out a sigh, It seems that relying on my own abilities, I truly am unable to advance! Hum~ With a light sound, a dazzling divine light suddenly burst forth from the Lord of Space, enveloping his entire being. In just a short while, this divine light formed a large cocoon, wrapping the Lord of Space entirely. This scene amazed everyone present. The distance alien with the three horns on its head turned pale and, with a cold snort, leapt toward the Lord of Space. Chapter 1735 - Chapter 1735 Chapter 1736 Everything Can Be Melted Chapter 1735: Chapter 1736: Everything Can Be Melted Chapter 1735: Chapter 1736: Everything Can Be Melted Stop him! Seeing the black-robed alien powerhouse charging towards the Lord of Space, the Lord of Light bellowed, his Scepter of Light withdrawing and being replaced by a Holy Sword in his grasp! Holy Cross Slash! With a fierce shout, the Lord of Light raised the Holy Sword high with both hands and slashed towards the black-robed alien powerhouse. A brilliant white Sword Qi, more than ten feet long, almost seemed to split the void in twoCthe sharp Sword Qi forcing nearby battling alien powerhouses to withdraw from the area! Frost Law, Corrosion Law, Defense Law, A cold smirk surfaced on the face of the black-robed man as he softly chanted. With each Law he spoke, a beam of light burst forth from his body, condensing into a long sword floating in front of him. In a moments time, the black-robed man had more than ten long swords condensed in front of him, each one formed from the pure Power of Law! Merge, Slash! With a light shout, the more than ten long swords converged into one and were slashed towards the incoming Sword Qi! Boom~ With a loud explosion, the figure of the Lord of Light was sent flying backward like a kite with its string cut, the resplendent Sword Qi instantaneously turning into showers of sparkling fragments! Sarch* The N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian narrowed his eyes. This alien powerhouse before him was truly formidable, able to condense the Power of Law into shape. The weapon formed from the convergence of more than ten Laws was comparable to a powerful divine weapon infused with divine power. Naturally, the Holy Sword in the hands of the Lord of Light was no match! Time Law! Song Jian extended his right hand, and the Time Law began to condense in his palm. Moments later, a long sword-shaped Time Law formed, but maintaining the stability of the formed Sword of Time required Song Jian to consume a great amount of Mental Strength. Barely able to maintain a single Law Sword, Song Jian could just manage it, but as the number of Law Swords exceeded three, not even Song Jians Mental Strength could sustain them, let alone merge them into one. The difficulty was indeed too great! Song Jian merely tried a little before giving up; it was simply too hard. With his current strength, it was impossible to imitate! Not just because of strength, but also the mastery of the Power of Law. He must possess Laws similar to stabilization and merging! Song Jian thought to himself. At this time, the Main Deities rushed towards the black-robed man to stop him from charging at the Lord of Space! The Lord of Space was not supposed to be able to ascend, but using some unknown treasure, he had suddenly met the conditions for ascension and formed a Law Egg. He only needed some time to ascend successfully, but this process could not be disturbed, or all previous efforts would be wasted! Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry! Song Jian pointed at the black-robed alien powerhouse, and countless Spirit Swords flew towards it, covering the sky like a torrential downpour. The black-robed powerhouse narrowed his eyes, a serious expression appearing on his face. He seemed to be more cautious of Song Jians move than he was of the Lord of Lights Holy Cross Slash! Thousand Strands, Endless Net! The black-robed powerhouse stretched out his right hand, and an object like a spider web shot out, flying towards the barrage of Spirit Swords. The net, initially the size of a palm and shining with divine light, began to expand as it left the black-robed powerhouses hand. As it flew into the air, it turned into an all-encompassing giant web, seemingly with a suction force that enveloped all the Spirit Swords within it! The Spirit Swords struggled frantically within the giant net, and the forehead of the black-robed man began to bead with sweat as he seemingly exerted himself to control the massive net! Seeing the black-robed powerhouse and Song Jian locked in a stalemate, the other deities were heartened and began to unleash their most powerful attacks, aiming at the black-robed alien powerhouse! Seeing the other Main Deities attack him and looking at the two Main God Level powerhouses on his side, the man in the black robe couldnt help but sigh. Stop them! the man in the black robe ordered loudly. All alien powerhouses surged towards the other gods, determined to annihilate themselves if necessary, just to prevent them from getting a step closer to the man in the black robe! Song Jian could feel that his connection to the Spirit Swords seemed to be slowly weakening. In no time, these tens of thousands of Spirit Swords would scatter due to the loss of their connection to him! Blazing Fire Furnace, condense! Song Jian manipulated the splashes and rapidly condensed them into a Blazing Fire Furnace. With a thunderous roar, a massive furnace appeared in the void. The net controlled by the black-robed powerhouse completely enveloped the furnace! However, to the black-robed mans surprise, the Blazing Fire Furnace, formed from tens of thousands of Spirit Swords, made it exponentially more difficult to restrain. At that moment, the black-robed man could feel that his artifact had developed some fine cracksCit might trap the furnace now, but he couldnt control it much longer! Damn it, what skill is this, and how is it so powerful! the black-robed man cursed inwardly, already thinking of retreating. Just as the black-robed man was about to retract the net, the lid of the Blazing Fire Furnace suddenly opened, exuding a suction force from within! The black-robed man felt an immense suction force surge towards him, as if it was about to pull him into the furnace itself. A great threat welled up in his heart, and the black-robed man instinctively severed his connection with the net, but he immediately regretted it the next moment. My Thousand Threads, Myriad Webs! the black-robed man roared in anger, watching as the net was sucked into the furnace; Boom~ The furnace blazed with fire, and the black-robed man could feel the connection between him and the artifact rapidly weakening. All things can be smelted! A grin emerged on Song Jians lips. It didnt matter if it was just an artifact; even a real deity could be suppressed and smelted by the Blazing Fire Furnace! Return my artifact! Consumed by rage, the black-robed man gave up on the Lord of Space and instead charged furiously towards Song Jian. Song Jian smiled faintly, his Blazing Fire Furnace disappearing into the void, and with the Sky-breaking Sword in hand, he didnt back down but advanced, battling into a frenzy with the black-robed man! Seeing Song Jian tie up the black-robed man, the several Main Deities all breathed a sigh of relief. The black-robed mans strength was too highCeven if he hadnt reached the God King Level, he was probably already at the threshold of it. The Lord of Light, second in divine rank, couldnt even take one strike from the other; if other Main Deities joined forces, they probably wouldnt hold out for long either! Did the Lord of Chaos have another stroke of fortune, being able to withstand that alien powerhouse? The Master of the Sun, his eyes shining, looked at Song Jian, who was locked in combat with the black-robed man, and couldnt help but speak out. The Chosen of the Gods are inevitably different from us. He ascended from an ordinary mortal to deity level in just a few short years, Lord of Dawn Light shook his head and sighed: Therefore, I wouldnt be surprised by any miracle that occurs in him! Just being able to withstand is one thing, but to defeat that alien powerhouse, it seems we still rely on the successful advancement of the Lord of Space! Everyone instinctively looked towards the Light Cocoon enveloping the Lord of Space. At that moment, the surface of the Light Cocoon constantly had streams of energy emerging, each one representing the Power of Law actively pouring into the Lord of Space. This was infinitely quicker than the previous hard-earned comprehension, causing the others to look on with eyes turning red with envy! PS: Thank you Book Friend 20190330200409500 for the gift of 100 Qidian coins~ Chapter 1736 - Chapter 1736 Chapter 1737 Chain of Laws Chapter 1736: Chapter 1737: Chain of Laws Chapter 1736: Chapter 1737: Chain of Laws The Lord of Space sat within the Light Cocoon, as countless Powers of Law converged ceaselessly towards the interior of his body. To the other Main Deities, the sight was one to be red-eyed with envy, but only the Lord of Space knew the bitterness of his predicament! My path ahead has been completely severed! The Lord of Space couldnt help but let out a sigh of lamentation, his face a mask of woe. The artifact used by the Lord of Space was named Source of All Laws, the effect of which was to infuse an endless stream of the Power of Law into his body in a short time. Now, the Lord of Spaces task was to try to retain as much of the influx of the Power of Law as possible! However, for a Main God Level powerhouse who had only comprehended a dozen or so Powers of Law, this artifacts level was simply too high. It wasnt suitable for him to use; only a true Divine Emperor Level powerhouse, who mastered thousands of the Powers of Law, could make use of such a treasure! With the strength the Lord of Space currently possessed, it was impossible to retain all these Powers of Law inside his body. To retain one or two strands out of a hundred was already a sign of exceptional aptitude. However, the influx of so many Powers of Law into his body and their subsequent slow dissipation was greatly damaging to his divine physique. The foundation itself would be eroded by the Power of Law. Though he might reach the strength of the God-King level in the short term, it would not last long! This time, I must completely seal the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, or else the Pantheon will no longer have a foothold in the Divine World! The Lord of Space endured the pain, resolve firm upon his face. One strand, two strands, three strands, ten strands, fifteen strands Strand after strand of the Power of Law surged towards the Lord of Spaces divine body like Sharks sensing blood, as the Lord of Space continuously contemplated these influxes of the Power of Law. As long as he could comprehend even a little of the Powers that flowed into him, upholding the standard of comprehension, under the empowerment of the Source of All Laws, they could rapidly come under the control of the Lord of Space. The effect was countless times stronger than that of the Main Deitys throne! But this kind of comprehension and control was just a false appearance. It couldnt last long and it would also harm his foundation. If not for a life-and-death situation, the Lord of Space would never have used this artifact! Hurry, hurry, even faster, you little mischievous ones. If youre here, dont go away. Stay, all of you, stay the Lord of Space muttered to himself. At this moment, he had cast aside all regret, conflict, and remorse. His only thought was to comprehend as much of the incessantly rushing-in Powers of Law as possible. For every Power of Law he captured, his advancement to the God-King level accelerated! Soon, the once faint Chain of Laws within him became clearer with his continuous capture of the Powers of Law. Suddenly, a three-inch figure, brimming with the dense Power of Law, appeared in the hands of the Lord of Space. That was the Chain of Laws, a Chain that had condensed over fifty strands of the Power of Law. This was key to ascending to the God-King level! The Chain of Laws slowly opened its eyes and beamed a radiant smile towards the Lord of Space, then swiftly surveyed its surroundings. Though encased within the Light Cocoon, its gaze seemed to penetrate the cocoon as if it could see the outside world. At this moment, the volcano inside the great hall began to erupt; billowing black smoke hovered above as lava flowed like rivers everywhere. The air was filled with a pungent smell, and the scorching environment made the area seem apocalyptic. How beautiful! the Chain of Laws suddenly spoke, its voice as child-like as that of an infant. Following that, the Chain of Laws transformed into a white light and burrowed into the Lord of Spaces forehead. Boom~ A tremendous roar erupted, and the Light Cocoon enveloping the Lord of Space shattered completely. The Lord of Space slowly floated up, an aura of fierce might radiating from his body. Law condensation? Song Jian looked towards the Lord of Space, whose aura seemed as ancient and formidable as a primordial beast. Yet, what astonished and puzzled him was that the only Power of Law radiating from the Lord of Spaces body was that of the Space Law! All the other Powers of Law appeared to have vanished! No, not disappeared, but all merged into the Space Laws, becoming a Chain of Laws. Each link of the Chain of Laws is a power of law, and what connects each link is the Space Laws, thus making it seem like the Lord of Space has only mastered one power of law! So thats how it is, advancing to the God-King Realm requires the condensation of the Chain of Laws! Song Jians eyes shone brightly. Although the Lord of Space used a treasure to forcibly enter the God-King Realm, every step of entry was no different from his own cultivation, and these steps were all unreservedly displayed before Song Jian! At this moment, Song Jian simply needed to follow the procedure, accumulate enough Power of Law, and then, following the demonstration of the Lord of Space, condense the Chain of Laws, and he would smoothly advance to God King Level. This might be information known to other Main Deities, but it was very unfamiliar to Song Jian! Even as a Main God Level powerhouse, Song Jian was very uncertain about the path ahead, but now, the way forward had been presented before him, and he just needed to keep going. For Song Jian, this was simply more exciting than obtaining a divine-grade piece of equipment! You actually advanced? This, how is this possible The black-robed alien looked surprised, kicking Song Jian flying before directly flying towards the Lord of Space! It wanted to take advantage of the moment the Lord of Space had just advanced to the God-King Realm and had not yet fully adapted to its own strength to severely injure the opponent! Blade of Space! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Lord of Space looked at the rushing black-robed man, a slight smile forming at the corner of his mouth, right hand raising, and a Blade of Space, less than three feet long, flew towards him! The Blade of Space, even those who had just begun to comprehend the power of space, could understand this skill, it could be said to be the initial skill of the space series! Just like the small fireball in fire-type spells! The black-robed man stretched out his hand to block, as if he was about to crush the skill with one hand, but unexpectedly, the three-foot-long Blade of Space directly cut the black-robed mans arm from palm to shoulder, completely crippling that arm! The black-robed mans cheeks twitched slightly, he stopped moving, tapped his foot in the void, and quickly retreated! The arm that had been split open started to heal quickly, and soon, the arm that had been destroyed was fully restored! The black-robed man gave the Lord of Space a deep look, his face full of wariness, then quickly flew toward the mouth of the volcano, heading towards the Bloody Warhammer floating in the air. Distance means nothing to me! The Lord of Space smiled slightly, disappeared from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was standing in front of the Bloody Warhammer, blocking the black-robed mans way. If you want to pass, youll have to defeat me! the Lord of Space said to the black-robed man with a smile. Chapter 1737 - Chapter 1737 Chapter 1738 Silver Needle Chapter 1737: Chapter 1738: Silver Needle Chapter 1737: Chapter 1738: Silver Needle At this moment, the Lord of Space had already possessed God-King Level strength, effortlessly blocking the dark-robed man! The dark-robed man carefully regarded the Lord of Space, and then glanced at the Bloodthirsty Warhammer behind him, a strange smile creeping across his face. Do you know why that warhammer is called a God-King Weapon? the dark-robed man whispered, Its not because only God-King Level powerhouses can use it, but rather, one must possess the God-King Token! As he spoke, the dark-robed man revealed a divine script in his hand, staring intently at the Lord of Space! The Lord of Spaces heart sank, instantly having a bad premonition. Although the Pantheon also had a God-King Weapon, the Lord of Space had never heard that controlling a God-King Weapon required any God-King Token! Woo woo~ A low rumble of air exploding sounded behind him, as if an airplane was skimming the ground. Even without looking, just the sound and the trembling of the air instilled a fear that seemed to come from the soul itself! The Lord of Space instinctively teleported away, leaving only an afterimage in place. In the next moment, the afterimage was directly shattered, and the dark red warhammer flew towards the dark-robed man. Ridiculous! the dark-robed man caught the Bloodthirsty Warhammer with one hand and glanced in the direction where the Lord of Space teleported, his face bursting with a radiant smile. The Lord of Spaces complexion turned ashen; he could feel that the dark-robed mans smile was filled with mocking derision. Its over! Sar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the dark-robed man holding the Bloodthirsty Warhammer in one hand, a look of despair appeared on the faces of all the Main Deities. The strength gap between them and the foreign races was already significant; now, with the enemy possessing a God-King Weapon, and their side unable to wield the lightning spear, the disparity in strength widened further, reaching a crushing level! The Bloodthirsty Warhammer seemed somewhat heavy, and after holding it in one hand for a while, the arm of the dark-robed man began to involuntarily droop. He instinctively stretched out his other hand, gripping the warhammer tightly with both hands! The Bloodthirsty Warhammer, truly worthy of being a God-King Weapon, hahaha! The dark-robed man burst into loud laughter, and at that moment, nearly all the foreign powerhouses also cheered, as if victory was within their grasp! The dark-robed man struggled to lift the God-King Token, using almost all his strength to press it against the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! Song Jian saw this action and, inexplicably spurred by a trembling feeling in his mind, subconsciously pulled a silver needle from his inventory bar and shot it at the dark-robed man! This silver needle was a divine-grade item that Song Jian had obtained previously, a type of concealed weapon that could automatically shield all senses of its presence. Even if it hit the target, the target would not be aware of its existence. The silver needle was incredibly fast and silent, shooting toward the dark-robed man, who hadnt yet realized the danger when the needle was already aimed at the back of his head. Sss~ With a slight noise, a critical hit damage of over ten million floated above the dark-robed mans head. The hand holding the God-King Token suddenly froze, and a look of disbelief crossed his eyes. Boom~ Another explosion sounded as the silver needle, having penetrated the dark-robed mans skull from the back of the head, exploded once more, causing a second round of damage. This time, the damage was even more frightful than the critical hit, triggering an instant death effect! The dark-robed mans head burst like a watermelon, his body became a headless corpse! On Song Jians face surfaced a look of surprise and delight. The damage dealt by the silver needle was truly terrifying, instantaneously killing a God-King Level powerhouse. How could this be possible? ` Could it be that the second strike triggered the Sword Saints execution effect? Song Jian couldnt help but conjecture. Just as everyone was overjoyed, the headless corpse of the man in the black robe didnt fall toward the ground. Instead, after trembling slightly a couple of times, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer in his hand suddenly shone with divine light. A surging divine power poured out from the warhammer incessantly. The divine light that erupted from the warhammer made everyone shudder, even the Lord of Space, who had ascended to the God King Level, looked at it with a pounding heart. The divine light enveloped the headless corpse of the man in the black robe entirely, and in no time, Song Jian saw that the black-robed man, whose head had previously exploded, had miraculously grown a new head! Undying and indestructible! Song Jian felt a chill run down his spine, Could it be that God King Level powerhouses are all immortal?! Thats impossible. Among all the rules, there is no rule that allows for undying immortality. Even if one has complete control over the Death Rule, they cannot be immortal and indestructible! The Lord of Space glanced at Song Jian and shook his head. All of you, must die! After recovering, the man in the black robes eyes radiated a crimson light. He looked at the God-King Token in his hand and then fiercely crushed it! Boom~ With a roar, the God-King Token was directly destroyed by the black-robed man. Then, holding the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, he charged toward the Lord of Space! It was as if Mount Tai were pressing down on them, the warhammer emitted a deep hum as it whooshed through the air, aiming for the Lord of Space. The Lord of Space didnt dare to resist and could only teleport away to dodge, but the warhammer traced an arc in the air and continued to chase after the Lord of Space. The black-robed man, gripping the warhammer with one hand, also flew towards the Lord of Space. But at that moment, the black-robed mans figure looked somewhat eerie, as if he were being dragged through the air by the warhammer, even distorting and deforming his body because of the high speed. Soul Lock? The Lord of Space frowned slightly. For powerhouses above the True God Level, so-called Soul Locks werent entirely unbreakable; one only needed to release a sliver of soul to disturb such locks! However, faced with the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, the Lord of Space dared not to do so. He had a feeling that such resistance would be futile against the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, and furthermore, if he dared to release even a sliver of his soul, he would definitely face an even greater crisis! Can I only endure it? The Lord of Space sighed, glanced at the other gods, and a trace of apology flashed in his eyes! Whoosh~ The figure of the Lord of Space vanished once again, and this time, he did not reappear. The Bloodthirsty Warhammer stopped as well; the man in the black robe looked as if he were hanging from the warhammer rather than holding it. Song Jians eyes narrowed, and once again, he sent his silver needles flying towards the black-robed man! This time, the needles easily pierced the black-robed mans body, causing over six million points of damage. Yet, the black-robed man seemed unfazed by the pain and stubbornly withstood the hit. Afterwards, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer seemed to shift its target and hurtled towards Song Jian. Suddenly, the intense vigor made it difficult for Song Jian to breathe, as if a great mountain descended from the sky. Though it had not yet crushed him, being shrouded in the shadow of the mountain made him feel even more despair and fear! How can I withstand such a strike, how can I dodge it? A bitter smile surfaced on Song Jians face, and he finally understood why the Lord of Space had vanished without a trace. I hope you can withstand it! Song Jian cast a sympathetic glance at the other Main Deities and disappeared from the spot. ` Chapter 1738 - Chapter 1738 Chapter 1739 The Wonders of the Divine Country Chapter 1738: Chapter 1739: The Wonders of the Divine Country Chapter 1738: Chapter 1739: The Wonders of the Divine Country Divine Country, damn it, they all have Divine Countries, then what do we do! Lord of Fury grabbed an alien powerhouse rushing towards him, and with his hands, he actually tore the legendary realm peak strength being in half! Damn it, I am not surprised that the Lord of Space has a Divine Country, but Song Jian, this devotee who has entered the Divine World for the first time, why does he even have a Divine Country, its impossible! Master of the Suns eyes turned red with envy. For thousands of years, the Master of the Sun has been either perceiving the Power of Law or seeking the method to create a Divine Country, but after all these years, he still achieved nothing! Forget about them for now, lets think about ourselves! Lord of Dawn Light took a deep breath and said gravely, That alien with the strength of a God King had already died the moment Song Jian executed him. Now its just a puppet controlled by the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! Think of a way to make it stop, otherwise, were all going to fall here! Lord of Light watched the Bloodthirsty Warhammer fly towards him and couldnt help but let out a sigh, spreading his hands towards the other Main Deities and said with a look of helplessness, Sorry, everyone, with my strength, its simply not possible to defend against this God-King Level Weapon. Now I can only hope it quiets down on its own. Sorry, I need to hide for now. After speaking, the Lord of Lights figure also vanished from the spot. In the Pantheon, apart from Song Jian, only the Lord of Space and the Lord of Light owned Divine Countries. In fact, this was no secret to the other Main Deities. The use of a Divine Country, in fact, overlaps greatly with that of a temple, so for the other gods, the possession of a Divine Country is not so much of a concern. A Divine Country is just a temple that one can carry with oneself! But for the other Main Deities, it was extremely enviable to have a Divine Country. As for the Lord of Space and the Lord of Time, the other Main Deities simply couldnt offer anything of value in exchange for a hint to obtain a Divine Country, hence, in the entire Pantheon, only two Main Deities had a Divine Country! But Song Jian, who would have thought that before reaching the Legendary Realm, he already had a Divine Country? If this were known, it would provoke all the Main Deities to murderous and thieving thoughts! Sitting on the divine throne in his Divine Country, Song Jian couldnt help but sigh. It was too difficult, he could also see, the black-robed mans state was somewhat unusual, completely like a puppet with no consciousness of its own, the overly dominant performance of the Bloodthirsty Warhammer was completely exposed! Such a powerful weapon, why does it still need to drag a puppet, no, though full of vitality, the black-robed man is actually a corpse! Song Jian muttered to himself, Why does it continue to fight with a corpse, could it be that without this body, it cannot fight on its own? Song Jian fiddled with a silver needle, the surprise it brought him was too great! Such an artifact when released, made no sound, could even shield a God King Level powerhouses perception of danger, and the damage was also very strong. Not to mention the execute effect at the end, just the critical hit damage from the first strike alone had already satisfied Song Jian! It can deal more than ten million damage to God King Level powerhouses. If it targets an ordinary deity, this strike, even if it cant kill the adversary instantaneously, can severely wound them Song Jian whispered to himself. What pleased Song Jian most was that after the silver needle was drilled into the skull, it could even trigger a second explosive damage. If the first strike could only bring about severe injury, then the second strike, even without triggering the execute effect, an ordinary True God Level powerhouse couldnt possibly survive! S~ea??h the N??eFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This silver needle, its power was beyond Song Jians imagination! An artifact, it can contain the Power of Law Song Jian muttered to himself. The more formidable the artifact, the more types of Power of Law it contains. This silver needle could contain at least three Powers of Law, Song Jians heart moved, and immediately three Powers of Law appeared in his palm, following his will, they slowly began to merge into the silver needle! The Law of Hunting, the Law of Aggression, the Law of Strength These were the three Powers of Law infused into the silver needles. The needles, now imbued with the Power of Law, looked even more extraordinary. Complex divine patterns appeared on the surface of the needles, and even their glow seemed to become subtle and elusive. Perhaps if I destroy the body of the man in the black robe, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer will stop its attack? Song Jian played with a silver needle, a faint smile teasing the corners of his mouth. At that moment, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer continuously bombarded the deities of Pantheon! What was most astonishing was that the Bloodthirsty Warhammer actually differentiated its targets based on the strength of individuals. After the Lord of Space, the Lord of Chaos, and the Lord of Light had successively fled into the Divine Country, its chosen target fell upon the Lord of Thunder! The bear-like Lord of Thunder let out a furious roar, but helplessly swung its giant paws toward the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! Boom~ A loud crash echoed, and the Lord of Thunders massive body was flung backward like a broken sack. Its form traced an arc through the air and violently crashed into a stream of the Magma River. Not a match with a single blow! Despair filled the eyes of the other Main Deities. Previously, when the Lord of Light couldnt resist the man in the black robe, everyone thought it was because the mans strength was formidable. But now it seemed that the fearsome power came from the Bloodthirsty Warhammer itself! Struggling, the Lord of Thunder clambered out of the Magma River. At this moment, it had already lost the capacity to continue fighting, a large dent was visible in its chest, as if all the ribs had been shattered. Death, are we all going to die here today! The Lord of Thunder gasped for air, murmuring to itself in utter despair. Sensing the Bloodthirsty Warhammer smashing down once more, the Lord of Thunder closed its eyes in resignation, bracing for the final blow. Just then, the figure of Song Jian suddenly appeared in the midst of the battlefield, his Sky-breaking Sword in hand, like a thunderbolt from the heavens, flying towards the black-robed man wielding the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! The next moment, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer which was originally smashing towards the Lord of Thunder, traced an arc in the air, and ferociously clashed against the Sky-breaking Sword! Clang~ With a crisp sound, the Sky-breaking Sword was sent flying. However, it merely spun in the air before continuing its strike towards the black-robed man! At the same time, in the sky appeared a dense swarm of sword shadows. Tens of thousands of Spirit Swords, burning with dark red Red Lotus Karma Fire, also appeared in the heavens, swimming through the air like fish towards the black-robed man! The Bloodthirsty Warhammer let out a low hum, and in an instant countless hammer phantoms appeared, smashing towards both the Sky-breaking Sword and the myriad Spirit Swords. The sky above immediately filled with the sounds of boom, boom, boom from the collisions. At this moment, a seemingly inconspicuous silver needle, flicked lightly by Song Jian, shot towards the black-robed man! Chapter 1739 - Chapter 1739 Chapter 1740 Half a Palm Chapter 1739: Chapter 1740: Half a Palm Chapter 1739: Chapter 1740: Half a Palm The silver needle moved soundlessly, and after being imbued with the power of three laws, it even vanished from sight; if one wasnt looking carefully, its presence would be almost imperceptible. Even in mid-flight, there were no gusts or any such noises. It was as though it suddenly left Song Jians hands and then just as suddenly appeared on the target! Boom~ When the silver needle struck the hooded man clutching the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, what should have only made a small hole in him exploded like a bomb. Half of the hooded mans body was blown to pieces, leaving behind a mutilated corpse hanging from the Bloodthirsty Warhammer. It was now clear that the hooded man was actually a corpse. With such severe injuries, not even the hooded mans complexion changed, his expression remaining dull as if he was not the one injured. The offensive from the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, which had been clashing with the Sky-breaking Sword, paused suddenly, then a divine glow burst forth, enveloping the corpse of the hooded man hanging from its arm. Song Jian narrowed his eyes; the shattered body of the hooded man was being rapidly repaired before his very eyes, and at this moment, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer seemed to have sensed the presence of the silver needle. Countless hammer phantoms turned and flew towards the silver needle. Destroy the body of that hooded man! Song Jian shouted loudly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lord of Chaos, do you actually possess a Divine Country? Master of the Sun suddenly bellowed, Tell me, how did you manage it? Youre in the Divine World for the first time; how could you possibly have a Divine Country! This statement from Master of the Sun immediately resonated with the others, even the severely wounded Lord of Thunder looked at Song Jian with a curious face. Is now really the time to be discussing this? Song Jian retorted with an irritated laugh, feeling a sense of entrusting his hopes to an incapable person and almost wishing he could hide in the shattered Divine Country and let these jerks self-destruct. Master of the Sun also sensed that something was amiss, his face looking somewhat ugly. With a snort, he gripped a fiery war spear in his hand and brutally hurled it at the hooded man! The flaming war spear, like a shooting star, drew a scorching arc across the sky. This strike was imbued with all the Power of Law that Master of the Sun could muster, its might boundless. But before the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, the strike was insignificant; with a fierce swing, the warhammer hit the spear head-on, bending it into a bow shape and sending it plummeting to the ground! Damn it, with that hammer in hand, its impossible to attack the hooded man! Master of the Suns face turned ashen as he roared, Didnt you injure it before? Do it again, and if once is not enough, do it twice! The night before dawn is the darkest! Goddess of Dawn chanted softly, as her hands swept forward, a mysterious wave spread in every direction! Goddess of Dawns eyes sparkled like stars as she continued in a soft voice, The deepest night fosters the most dazzling dawn! Suddenly, a splendid light bloomed from the chest of the hooded man. At some point, Lord of Dawn Lights attack had been launched unbeknownst to everyone, and this took Song Jian completely by surprise! Lord of Dawn Lights attack is so mysterious, when was it launched without anyone noticing? Song Jian thought, yet instinctively he threw the silver needle he had just retrieved. The silver needle traced a large arc in the air, aiming again for the hooded man gripping the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! Boom~ A white flower seemed to blossom from his chest, petal upon petal almost entirely obscuring the hooded man. At that moment, a red divine light burst forth from the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, spreading up the hooded mans arm and throughout his entire body. The face of the Lord of Dawn Light changed dramatically, her hands reaching out into the void as if gripping something with great force! Blossom, blossom, the glimmer of dawn after the deep dark night! the Lord of Dawn Light murmured to himself, sweat slowly beading on his forehead, an image of ultimate exertion! At this moment, the resplendent flower that had bloomed on the chest of the man in the black robe was, under the shine of the red divine light, beginning to slowly shrink, looking as though it was about to wither. Thud~ The Lord of Dawn Light suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, a look of helplessness crossing his face, as he used the last bit of his strength, clenching his fists fiercely! Explode! a soft command echoed, and the white flower that was about to wither suddenly burst apart, but blocked by the crimson divine light, it did not produce any astounding effect. Instead, it left a terrifying wound over a foot long on the chest of the man in the black robe! Had it been another enemy, such a horrific wound would have been fatal, likely leading to immediate death or at least critically injured status. But for the man in the black robe, such an injury was akin to a paper cut on a human finger, healing in just an instant! Time Law, reverse! Song Jian uttered softly, and the wound on the chest of the man in the black robe that was about to heal, was once again torn open, a dazzling white flower appeared in the spot of the wound, once nearly withered but quickly restoring to its previously bloomed state! Nows the time! Song Jian shouted to the Lord of Dawn Light. Explode! the Lord of Dawn Light bit his tongue, spewing out another mouthful of fresh blood, nearly exhausting all his energy, and triggered the skill! Another thunderous noise resounded, and the white light of dawn almost enveloped the man in the black robe completely. And right at that moment, a sinister silver needle, through stealth and silence, aimed for the neck of the man in the black robe from behind. As the white light of dawn slowly faded, a huge wound was visible on the chest of the man in the black robe, the tear extending to his abdomen with some internal organs spilling out. Song Jian could even see the heart of the man in the black robe, motionless, with no beat at all! Silver needle, explode! Song Jian roared, directly stimulating the three types of Power of Law attached to the silver needle, sacrificing the needle in exchange for triggering the most terrifying attack! Boom~ A loud bang ensued, and the blood sprayed as the silver needle that had pierced the back of the neck of the man in the black robe shattered into countless tiny fragments, penetrating his entire body. And each tiny fragment triggered another explosion as it entered his body. A series of explosions echoed in quick succession, and moments later, to everyones surprise, where the man in the black robe had been, nothing was left but half a palm still gripping the handle of the Bloodthirsty Warhammer. It was not so much gripping the warhammer, as being stuck to it, preventing the half-palm with only three fingers remaining from falling off; such a grip was completely incapable of securely holding anything. While everyone else was cheering, Song Jians gaze was fixed on that small piece of a palm, his heart suddenly sinking. It seemed that destroying this fragment of a palm might even be more difficult than killing a God King Level powerhouse! Thinking of the Bloodthirsty Warhammers previous terrifying recovery ability, Song Jian felt a wave of despair! Is this really it? Can nothing be done? Chapter 1740 - Chapter 1740 Chapter 1741 Seal Chapter 1740: Chapter 1741 Seal Chapter 1740: Chapter 1741 Seal Seeing the black-robed man, who had only half a palm left, slowly beginning to recover, everyone fell into a deathly silence of despair. Thunderous Roar! The Lord of Thunder suddenly let out an angry roar, his body bursting with brilliant divine light. However, this divine light was like an evening primrose, reaching its peak in an instant and then rapidly declining. Boom~ A thunderclap resounded in the sky, and a bolt of lightning struck towards the lightning engraved on the handle of the war hammer, instantly blasting the half palm into pieces. The intense electric current flowed on the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, the high temperature killing off every bit of flesh and cells on the hammer. Eventually, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer simply floated quietly in the air. Moments later, the divine power radiating from its surface disappeared, and it fell from the sky like an ordinary hammer, landing heavily on the ground! Witnessing this scene, almost all the non-human strong ones subconsciously ran towards the outside of the hall. Several Main Deities didnt bother to pursue them, and all sat down on the ground with a thump. Thunder, are you all right? the Lord of Dawn Light called out loudly. Dead, cough cough, not dead! The Lord of Thunder was covered in blood, his chest sunken in, and the fur on his cheeks was dyed red with blood, appearing extremely weak. Song Jian, are you okay? the Lord of Dawn Light turned his head to look towards Song Jian. Song Jian looked at the Bloodthirsty Warhammer with a face full of regret. The divine artifact silver needle had been destroyed by the explosion of three Powers of Law at the last moment. It could be said that in this battle, Song Jian had exerted the most effort and paid the greatest price. The other Main Deities, who didnt have a Divine Country, actually owed Song Jian their lives! Even the Master of the Sun, who had previously coveted his Divine Country, now wore an embarrassed expression and spoke no more of such matters. But in their hearts, which one of them did not envy or feel jealous of Song Jian? It was just not the right time to mention it! Go check, see if the Bloodthirsty Warhammer can be resealed! When most had more or less recovered, even the Lord of Thunder struggled to his feet, several Main Deity-level strong ones walked towards the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! At this moment, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer no longer showed any divine light; it looked just like an ordinary hammer, except for some delicate magical patterns on the surface, which gave it an upscale appearance. The divine object concealed itself! Without its master and controller, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer seemed ordinary, but no Main Deity dared to underestimate it. If it werent for the joint efforts of the Main Deities, the entire Pantheon might have been annihilated by this war hammer! A God-King Weapon, so terrifying! the Master of the Sun quivered at the lips, staring at the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes. You, who understands the art of sealing? the Goddess of Dawn looked towards the others. Ill give it a try. Song Jian stepped forward, his thoughts stirring, and countless Spirit Swords floated up. Moments later, a dark gold sigil appeared in the void. Demon Suppression Seal! This was the Sealing Sword Array used to suppress the Desolation God on the Ancient Sword Star. He wondered if it could suppress this God-King Level Weapon! Sensing the danger, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer suddenly began to hum and vibrate. Seeing this scene, the faces of the Main Deities changed drastically. Divine power suppression, I need a bit more time for the sealing method! Song Jian called out in a low voice, as the energy on the surface of the dark gold runes flowed rapidly, soon to finally converge. In an instant, the other Main Deities immediately pressed their divine power towards the Bloodthirsty Warhammer. A moment later, just when the Main Deities felt they were almost unable to suppress it, a dark gold sigil instantly struck the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! Boom! It was as if a great mountain had come crashing down, a powerful energy blew several Main Gods away, suppressing everything within a hundred meters with golden runes, the ground sinking nearly three inches deep! The dust settled, and only a vague silhouette could be seen standing in front of the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, seeming to be doing something. After a short while, everyone saw a golden seal with a radius of a hundred meters appear on the ground around Song Jian, shimmering with a faint golden light as if it had been branded there. Its done, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer has been completely sealed! Song Jian took a breath and smiled, This seal will ensure that the Bloodthirsty Warhammer remains in a dormant state for at least ten thousand years! The several Main Gods carefully felt around and indeed could no longer sense the presence of the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, and they couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief! Song Jian, this is a blueprint for building a Divine Power Ancient Well. Ill give it to you. We have a lot to thank you for this time, not only did you save our lives, but you also prevented the fall of the Pantheon! The Goddess of Dawn smiled as she produced a set of blueprints filled with divine power and handed them to Song Jian. This was a set of construction blueprints recognized by the system; as long as one could gather the necessary materials listed, one could build it within a temple or a Divine Country. Humph, Song Jian, this is a Thunder Law comprehension crystal. Take it, with it, youll be able to comprehend the Thunder Law! The Lord of Thunder gritted his teeth and pulled out a crystal, handing it to Song Jian. If it hadnt been for Song Jian, it was certain that others might have perished, and if Song Jian had appeared a few seconds later, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer would have crushed him! In a moment, the other several Main Gods also brought out precious items to give to Song Jian. Although they were not as valuable as the Lord of Thunders Thunder Law, they were all divine items! Song Jian accepted each gift with a smile. While he could have gathered these items himself, it would have taken much time and effort, which compared to the lives of these Main Gods, was hardly anything at all. Should we leave now, or wait for the Lord of Space and the Lord of Light to appear before we leave together? asked the Goddess of Dawn. Humph, wait if you want, Im leaving now! The Lord of Thunder snorted coldly, turning his head and walking away. Lets leave too. Who knows when they will show up, hehe! The Master of the Sun said with an inexplicable smile on his face, giving Song Jian a meaningful look before following the Lord of Thunder out of the temple. Forget it, lets not wait. Song Jian, lets go together! The Lord of Dawn Light shook her head and sighed. The Lord of Fury, without a word, glanced at the Dark Gold Demon Suppression Seal and then at Song Jian before turning his head to leave as well. Song Jian looked at the Demon Suppression Seal, a mischievous smile appearing on his face, and quickly left the temple! At that moment, in the void, a gigantic furnace was burning fiercely, with sounds coming from within now and then. Boom boom boom~ It was as if something was trying to break out of the furnace, but outside of it, countless Spirit Swords floated around the flames, ready to rush to any damage that occurred, instantly repairing any rupture completely! Song Jian could feel that whenever this happened, his Sword Qi Value would rapidly deplete, but with his current strength, as long as he wasnt in this state continuously, there was no issue at all! A God-King Level Weapon, I wonder how much Divinity, no, it should be Divine Power Ill gain after melting it down! Such a terrifying weapon must contain countless Divine Power and Power of Law! Ive struck it rich. Song Jian couldnt help but reveal a joyful smile on his face. Sear?h the N??elFir.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With his strength, he was absolutely unable to use a God-King Level Weapon, but it didnt prevent him from smelting it. An uncontrolled weapon, even of God-King Level, couldnt escape the constraints of the Karma Fire Furnace, the only issue being the exceedingly lengthy smelting time. For a long time to come, Song Jian would not be able to use the Karma Fire Furnace Thousand Swords Art! Chapter 1741 - Chapter 1741 Chapter 1742 Divine Power Ancient Well Chapter 1741: Chapter 1742: Divine Power Ancient Well Chapter 1741: Chapter 1742: Divine Power Ancient Well Time was undefined, and the grand hall was in complete disarray, with magma spreading everywhere, turning it into a sea of molten rock. The distant volcano continued to erupt incessantly, emitting beast-like roars from within. Having lost the suppression of the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, the creatures constrained within the volcano struggled more violently. Their intense struggles triggered continuous thunderous booms from the volcano, spewing enormous amounts of magma, resembling a scene from doomsday! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, the Lord of Space and the Lord of Light, who had taken refuge in the Divine Country, emerged within the main hall without anyone noticing when they did so! Is it all over? I wonder how many Main Deities remain, the Lord of Space said with a somber tone. Initially believing that exhausting their full potential to advance to the God-King Level might stop the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, they did not expect to still have to flee to the Divine Country for refuge. Had the Lord of Space known this earlier, he probably would not have chosen to use the Source of All Laws at this time. After all, once a divine body is damaged, even if one temporarily reaches the God-King Realm, strength will gradually wane over time. Once one falls from the God-King Realm, aspiring to achieve that level again would truly become a luxury! Damn it, had I known, I wouldnt have used the Source of All Laws! the Lord of Space couldnt help but curse inwardly, clenching his fists as an unprecedented sense of loss surged in his heart. It seems the Lord of Light hesitated, murmuring, It seems they have not fallen; the Pantheon has not conveyed anything unusual When a deity with a divine position falls, all the deities in the Pantheon would sense it. Likewise, an abnormality would appear within the God Mountain Range! What, none have fallen? Could it be that they, they collectively suppressed the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, suppressed the God-King Weapon? the Lord of Space quivered, exclaiming in surprise! How is that possible the Lord of Light looked helplessly at the Lord of Space. Ever since the latter advanced using the Source of All Laws, even his consciousness seemed to be affected! If they really had that ability, would you have needed to use that thing in a critical moment and forcefully advance? Do you truly believe that six Main God Level powerhouses could be stronger than a single God-King Level powerhouse? the Lord of Light retorted. The Lord of Space fell silent, understanding the logic but somehow unable to clear the confusion in his mind. It felt as if countless Powers of Law were colliding ceaselessly, making it impossible to calm down and think things through. The Lord of Space knew this was an aftereffect of using the Source of All Laws; it would stabilize after some time spent in quiet meditation. However, the possibility that the Bloodthirsty Warhammer was suppressed was too shocking to him. If it were true, it meant his earlier use of the Source of All Laws was completely redundant! Eh, there seems to be something strange underneath this magma! the Lord of Light seemed to notice something, closely observing the continuously flowing magma on the ground. A moment later, the Lord of Light waved his hand gently, and the magma on the ground was instantly dispersed by a force, revealing a vast area! This place was exactly where Song Jian had previously cast the Demon Suppression Seal! Is this a sealing formation? the Lord of Light appeared to have some understanding of formations and studied it carefully. Although he did not recognize this particular formation as the Demon Suppression Seal, he could discern its effects! A sealing formation? Are you saying someone cast a sealing spell to suppress the Bloodthirsty Warhammer? The Lord of Space was stunned and then shook his head, To seal the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, one must first defeat it, and that black-robed man who wielded itCsomeone who even I cannot contend with. Let alone a group of individuals with only Main God Level strength, its impossible! Heh, why dont we take a look and see? the Lord of Light suggested with a hint of a smile on his lips. What, unlock it? The Lord of Space shuddered, about to intervene, but then something occurred to him, and he suddenly fell silent. The Lord of Light muttered to himself, Since its sealed, it means the Bloodthirsty Warhammer is currently without a master. Given that, with our current strength, surely we cant fail to suppress it? Masterless, right, its currently masterless! The eyes of the Lord of Space lit up, and he became excited at once. A God-King Level Weapon, only a warrior of God-King Level could tame! And the Lord of Space possessed the power of a God-King! Right, lets open and see, what if the seal wasnt properly done with their powers? The Lord of Space said anxiously. The Lord of Light glanced at the Lord of Space, a hint of mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, but he quickly concealed it and nodded, Indeed, we must be cautious! As soon as he finished speaking, the Lord of Space couldnt wait to use his spatial magic, forcibly tearing open the Demon Suppression Seal! The Demon Suppression Seal, which targets the sealed item itself, was easily destroyed from the outside. But the instant the Lord of Space broke the seal, Song Jian, who had already returned to the Pantheon, sensed it! Has it emerged, heh, so theyve discovered it after all! Holding a blueprint in his hand, Song Jian couldnt help but shake his head. The Demon Suppression Seal was merely a diversion; there was nothing inside it. The true God-King Weapon, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, had already been surreptitiously moved by Song Jian into the Blazing Fire Furnace during the sealing process! At this moment, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer was continuously being smelted in the Blazing Fire Furnace, and Song Jian too was full of anticipation for what could be smelted from it. After all, this was a God-King Level Weapon, comparable to the existence of the lightning spear! Sensing that the Demon Suppression Seal had been broken, all Song Jian did was shake his head and he didnt say anything more. Such a deception could only trick those Main God Level beings who were ranked lower, after all, their lives had been saved by Song Jian, so it was unlikely they would quarrel with him over it. However, the Lord of Space and the Lord of Light were different; for the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, both harbored covetous hearts! Not finding the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, they must be very disappointed. Song Jian murmured to himself, laughed briefly, and then turned his attention back to the blueprint of the Divine Power Ancient Well in his hands. Should it be built in the Pantheon or in the Shattered Divine Realm? Song Jian muttered, pondering for a moment before deciding to construct it in the Shattered Divine Realm. After all, the other few Main Gods were already aware of the existence of the Divine Country, so there was no need to conceal it further now! The Shattered Divine Realm was, after all, a damaged Divine Country with limited space, which restricted the number of buildings that could be constructed within. Song Jian had already built the Altar of Faith and the Sacred Spirit Temple. Now, with a blueprint of the Divine Power Ancient Well and one of the Sacred Soldier Hall in his hands, if both buildings were to be erected within the Shattered Divine Realm, then there would be only one construction site left within the Divine Country! It looks like, I must find a way to completely restore the Divine Country! Song Jian looked at the shattered edges of the Divine Country, sighing involuntarily. To restore the Divine Country required a vast amount of Divine Power, and relying solely on a Divine Power Ancient Well, it would take at least several hundred or even a thousand years to fully repair the Divine Country, and Song Jian did not have that much time! Chapter 1742 - Chapter 1742 Chapter 1743 Embryo Chapter 1742: Chapter 1743: Embryo Chapter 1742: Chapter 1743: Embryo The Lord of Light and the Lord of Space stared at the empty space beneath the Demon Suppression Seal, immediately falling into silence. Where is the Bloodthirsty Warhammer? The Lord of Spaces eyes revealed a puzzled look, and the anticipation he had originally felt turned into disappointment, making his face grow even more unsightly. Hehe, it looks like we have missed out on some fun! The Lord of Light seemed to have guessed something early on, chuckled, and turned to walk out of the great hall. Lets go. If its a God-King Weapon youre after, the Pantheon still has a lightning spear. If you can comprehend the Thunder Law, you might well become the next God King of the Pantheon! said the Lord of Light. The Lord of Space, taken aback, thought for a moment with a ashen face, then slightly nodded and slowly faded from the great hall! At this time, Song Jian had already constructed the Divine Power Ancient Well within the Shattered Divine Realm. As soon as the ancient well was completed, it was as if a spring surged forth, and divine power water gushed out from the well, spilling in all directions. One could see that in the resource bar of the Divine Country, the divine power, which had been in the single digits, shot up to twenty-eight points in the moment the Divine Power Ancient Well was completed, and it continued to grow. Song Jian smiled slightly, indeed, building the Divine Power Ancient Well first was the correct move. Then, Song Jian took out the construction blueprint for the Sacred Soldier Hall, and before long, a majestic building appeared within the Shattered Divine Realm. In just a short while, the sounds of ding ding dang dang rang out from the newly constructed Sacred Soldier Hall. In the Divine World, following the failed blood sacrifice to obtain the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, the Alien Allied Army quickly withdrew, fleeing deeper into the Divine World where the environment was harsher, but at least they could survive. The Dark Era has come again, the world is once again ruled by the Evil God The alien priests were in tears, looking toward the distant, radiantly-colored God Mountain Range with hatred in their eyes. Days passed one after another, and in the blink of an eye, Song Jian had been in the Divine World for over three months. Life in the Divine World was a bit dull; apart from occasionally paying attention to the City of Hope through divine ceremonies, Song Jian rarely had contact with other players. In the gaming world, with Song Jian as an example, more and more players began to assault the Divine Realm. Though it was just a breakthrough from the Legendary Realm to the Demi-God Level, the difficulty was still immense. Among the millions of players in the entire gaming world, those who could break through to the Demi-God Realm, apart from Song Jian, could be counted on one hand. Of course, these were the players who had revealed themselves. Some players, even upon reaching the Demi-God Realm, were reluctant to tell others, and naturally, no one included them in the count! Players at the Demi-God Level were not only highly placed in the gaming world, but their status in the real world also rose significantly. Keep in mind, even Legendary Realm players could fly through the sky by their own power, which in the real world could be considered divine, let alone players who had reached the Demi-God Level! In the real world, more and more peculiar things were happening. Some claimed to have seen with their own eyes, on a rainy day, a Giant Dragon soaring into the sky, flying amidst the clouds and rain. Others said they saw a Phoenix; some had hunted a python spanning several meters, showcasing it through a video for everyone to see, saying this python was a monster with third-order Combat Power, and were angrily accused by a group of players of seeking attention Song Jian stood in front of the Divine Temple, looking up toward the distant sky. The environment of the Divine World was not as pleasant as the players imagined. There were many monsters here, and they were terrifyingly powerful. Song Jian had even seen monsters with God King Level power pass by his Divine Temple, and they had also noticed him. However, the monster with the strength of a God-King didnt seem to be looking for trouble, it just glanced at the divine temple where Song Jian was located and then hurriedly left, leaving a very clear trail in the desert. Sar?h the ovelFire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Such monsters, like the alien races, are the true masters of this world, while the deities are a group of outsiders! Song Jian sighed, turned around to enter the divine temple. His comprehension of the Power of Law was proceeding in an orderly fashion. Unlike other deities, Song Jians speed of comprehending the Power of Law was extremely fast. Furthermore, with the aid of treasures like the Posuo Fruit and the blessing from the Main Deitys throne, Song Jians comprehension of the Power of Law, compared to other deities, could be described as advancing a thousand miles in a single day. At this moment, Song Jian suddenly received a system message. System: You have fully mastered the powers of the Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Laws. Your Five Elements Escape Skill has been upgraded to max level. Would you like to merge them into the Five Elements Law? Merge into the Five Elements Law? Can the Power of Law actually be merged? After merging, would it count as a single Power of Law or five? Song Jian asked the system with some curiosity. In Song Jians understanding, to reach the God-King Realm one must fully master more than a hundred Laws, but in the previous battle, the Lord of Space used a treasure to break through forcibly, and Song Jian felt that the opponent also hadnt fully mastered so many LawsC at most, forty or fifty at best! [The breakthrough to the God-King Realm is about condensing the Soul of Laws. The more Powers of Law you master, the easier it is to condense the Soul of Laws. Its not a mandatory requirement to master a hundred Powers of Law, but after mastering a hundred of them, the Soul of Laws will naturally condense without the possibility of failure!] The system quickly provided an answer. So thats how it is. Then, would merging the Five Elements Law affect my advancement to the God-King Realm? Song Jian continued to inquire. [Merging the Five Elements Law allows you to experience the fusion process of Laws in advance. When you later condense the Soul of Laws, it will be somewhat easier!] If thats the case, then lets merge it, Song Jian said with a slight smile, choosing to merge. Quickly, the original five Powers of Law began to condense into five-colored divine lights, swirling together as if they were a windmill with five colors rotating continuously. Meanwhile, in the skill bar, the Five Elements Escape Skill slowly vanished, as if an invisible eraser was rubbing it off bit by bit. The Five Elements Escape Skill disappeared, but the various skills of the Five Elements Escape Skill that Song Jian had mastered could still be used. And because of the Five Elements Law, the efficiency of using those escape skills increased, the consumption decreased a lot, and he could even use five types of escape skills simultaneously, something that was impossible before. At the same time, Song Jian faintly felt that in his mind a misty white fog appeared. The fog was shapeless and seemed to have a human form, but when he tried to perceive it seriously, he couldnt feel anything. The embryonic form of the Soul of Laws? Song Jians eyes sparkled, his face showing an expression of delighted surprise. Chapter 1743 - Chapter 1743 Chapter 1744 Devour Chapter 1743: Chapter 1744: Devour Chapter 1743: Chapter 1744: Devour Although the embryonic form of the Power of Laws soul was far from the true Power of Laws soulConly akin to a shadowCit was still an extremely rare phenomenon for a Main God Level powerhouse. Song Jian stared at the white mist in his mind, which gathered and dispersed intermittently, mostly presenting a dispersed state. However, occasionally it condensed together, taking on a humanoid form. At these moments, Song Jians comprehension of the Power of Laws soul became incredibly efficient! Song Jian sat cross-legged in the Pantheon, seemingly lost in thought, but in reality, he was contemplating the embryonic form of the Power of Laws soul. Unbeknownst to others, Song Jians strength was quietly growing stronger. Elsewhere, within the Pantheon, the Lord of Space had started to attempt to touch the lightning spear. He could feel that his strength, which had already reached God King Level, was slowly fading. The divine body of the Lord of Space was already riddled with holes. Various types of Laws aura lingered on his divine body, which, if revealed at that moment, would show the complete mess it was in. The aftereffects of using the Source of All Laws were now evident. The Lord of Spaces strength would not advance in the near future. Instead, as time passed, the residual Power of Law would continue to erode his divine body, causing his strength to diminish further and perhaps even fall to a level lower than before. At this time, within the Pantheon, aside from the Lord of Space, only the Lord of Light remained. He looked at the Lord of Space with interest and couldnt help but say, At this time youre not thinking about repairing your divine body, but are still focused on the lightning spear, the God-King Weapon. What are you thinking? Could it be that you no longer care for your life? Repair the divine body? The Lord of Space scoffed. With my current state, if I dont have treasures to repair my divine body, theres absolutely nothing I can do in the short term. Instead of wasting time trying to repair it, which could take decades or even a century, why not make the most of my current God King Level strength to properly comprehend the lightning spear! The Lord of Space was now putting everything on the line. In fact, if he could truly control the lightning spear, the God-King Level Weapon, even with a tattered divine body, he could, like the cloaked man before him, leverage the power of the God-King Level Weapon to rapidly heal all injuries in a short time. This was a high-stakes gamble. If he won, the Lord of Space would not only fully regain his strength and maintain his God King Level power, but he would also possess a God-King Level Weapon. From then on, he would be able to command all deities in the Divine World as the leader of the Pantheon for at least a thousand years. If he lost, the worst consequence would be demise. Even if his life was spared, his strength would severely declineCpossibly even falling below the Main God Level. The Lord of Light knew the Lord of Spaces plan all too well. He had long coveted the lightning spear, but being too far from God King Level himself, there was no chance he could control it. Therefore, he did not wish for the Lord of Space to succeed! If a God-King Level Weapon were so easy to control, it wouldnt have been placed here untouched for thousands of years! thought the Lord of Light. Yet, he couldnt bear to leave; both the strength of the Lord of Space and the lightning spear were of great concern to him. He had to witness everything with his own eyes! Months passed in the blink of an eye. The Divine World was peaceful. The gods maintained their status in the Divine World, while the extraterrestrial races continued to recede into its depths. In fact, over the past few hundred or even thousand years, this had been the norm in the Divine World. For the gods, time had lost its meaning. Except for contemplating the Power of Law, gods rarely left their temples! In the Chaos Divine Temple, Song Jians aura grew increasingly profound. Although the nascent form of his soul of law in his mind did not show any changes, Song Jians comprehension was continuously strengthening. To advance to the God King Level, one must understand and fuse Laws. Only the fusion of countless Laws can form the soul of law! Song Jian thought to himself, But the Five Elements Law is an exception. I have not comprehended the fusion of Laws. Yet, the forces of the Five Elements Laws, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, are coalescing on their own Not only was Song Jian contemplating the soul of law, but he was also pondering the Five Elements Law, attempting to find some patterns to see if he could allow other Powers of Law to slowly merge into it. Even if he lost one or two Powers of Law, Song Jian didnt care; with the Posuo Fruit and the enhancement of the Main Deity position, he didnt mind the absence of one or two Powers of Law! If fusion doesnt work, then lets try devouring! At some point, a flash of inspiration struck Song Jians mind, as though he had thought of something. He had already fully mastered the Law of Devouring through the Swallowing the Sky art, and the Chaos Law also possessed the attribute of devouring. If he let the Chaos Law devour other Laws, wouldnt it be considered another kind of fusion? With this thought, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Song Jians mouth. With a thought, the Power of Law materialized in his mind, like a mass of gray fog, silently floating there. On the other hand, the white fog of the soul of law seemed to fear the Chaos Law, drifting quietly a distance away after the Chaos Law appeared! Song Jian smiled slightly and began to select from the Powers of Law he controlled. The first to be devoured by the Chaos Law definitely could not be among the overly important Laws. Otherwise, if it failed, it would be a major loss that would greatly affect Song Jians power. After hesitating for a moment, Song Jians gaze fell on the Wisdom Law. It was the Power of Law he had originally obtained from the Temples of Wisdom and Aggression. To Song Jian, its usefulness was not that great; he wouldnt mourn its complete disappearance! Ill use you for the devouring! With a thought from Song Jian, the Power of Wisdom Law, under his control, drifted towards the gray fog of the Chaos Law! sea??h th ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moments later, Song Jian could feel that the Power of Wisdom Law had completely disappeared, even reducing his Spirit Points limit by a great margin, but the Chaos Law, which had devoured the Power of the Wisdom Law, seemed unchanged. How could this be, could it be that the Chaos Laws devouring is just a simple act of devouring, without any relation to the soul of law? Song Jian frowned, wanting to devour a few more Powers of Law, but he hesitated, as he did not have many Powers of Law he fully controlled at the moment. If he devoured a few more, his power might fall back to the True God realm! Lets wait until I control more Powers of Law before trying again. Song Jian couldnt help but sigh, withdrawing his consciousness from his mind. However, what Song Jian did not notice was that within his mind, the soul of law, which had originally feared the Chaos Law, had quietly moved a little closer to the Chaos Law. It seemed to no longer fear it, even feeling a sense of closeness! Chapter 1744 - Chapter 1744 Chapter 1745 Choice Chapter 1744: Chapter 1745: Choice Chapter 1744: Chapter 1745: Choice In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed, and the Bloodthirsty Warhammer was finally smelted by the Blazing Fire Furnace! Song Jian hesitated for a moment before flashing into the Shattered Divine Realm. After all, within the temple, if the furnace were to be opened with great commotion, it would lead to unnecessary trouble. In the Shattered Divine Realm, there would be no such problem; this space was entirely his own! Open the furnace! With a single thought, the lid of the Blazing Fire Furnace in the void slowly opened, and suddenly a divine light shot into the sky. If this were in the temple, the light, akin to a column reaching into the heavens, would certainly have drawn the scrutiny of countless people! Before Song Jian could react, a massive amount of divine power spilled out from the Blazing Fire Furnace. The divine power value, which had already been depleted in the central resources of the temple, once again experienced a surge! Sarch* The novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The previous surge had occurred when the Divine Power Ancient Well was built; at that time, Song Jians divine power value had finally reached three digits. But this time, the heavens full of divine power nearly filled the entire space! A whopping eighteen thousand points of divine power value made Song Jian even suspect he was hallucinating! When Song Jian realized that these divine power values were real, he couldnt help but burst into hearty laughter, his face revealing an irrepressible ecstasy! Eighteen thousand points of divine power valueCsuch an amount was likely beyond even the Lord of Light, the Lord of Space, and other veteran deities to produce at once. After all, as deities, they needed to use divine power value everywhere and it was impossible to accumulate such a large sum! After the divine power value soared, a large amount of rare divine materials burst forth from the furnace. These were the precious materials used to forge the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, treasures that were extremely hard to find even in the Divine World! One hundred pieces of Starry Sky Meteorite Iron, eighty-seven pieces of Divine Power Gold Crystal, thirty-six pieces of Imperial Blood Dragon Stone, Each material was invaluable and often beyond price; acquiring even one would lead to hiding it away out of fear that others might find out. After collecting them, Song Jian found that just these precious divine materials alone numbered over eight hundred pieces. Keep in mind, these divine materials could be directly sold at the system shop in exchange for divine power values! However, to actually do so would truly be the act of a prodigal. Song Jian carefully gathered these materials, as not a single one could go to waste if he wanted to forge his own God-King Weapon in the future! Once the precious divine materials flew out, nothing else came out. Song Jian frowned slightly, how could this be possible? A God-King Level weapon, could it really be just some divine power and precious materials? If that were the case, wouldnt it mean that just needing divine power and these divine materials, one could create God-King Level weapons at any time and place? If it were really that easy, then Song Jian wouldnt have only seen two God-King Weapons in the Divine World. If it were truly so simple, then surely every Main Deity, even if unable to use a God-King Weapon, would definitely forge one of their own and not covet the Spear of Lightning anymore! Song Jian beckoned with his right hand, and the Blazing Fire Furnace in the air slowly shrank, flying into the palm of his hand. He peered into the furnace, whose lid was open, and saw not emptiness but chaos. It appeared to be a rotating vortex of clouds, and Song Jian could feel that this chaos cloud contained endless Power of Law! This is Song Jian stared at the chaos cloud for a long while, finally stretching his hand towards it to scoop it up! The Blazing Fire Furnace was closely connected to him, and if there was any danger, it would naturally issue a warning in advance. The moment Song Jians finger touched the chaotic cloud, he immediately felt as if he had received an electric shock, and his finger jerked back. That action seemed to trigger something, and a thunderous roar burst from within the cloud! Countless powers of law surged from the chaotic cloud, and this time, the sky was filled with numerous halos. Each power of law burst forth divine light, illuminating nearly the entire Shattered Divine Realm! So much power of law, such dense power of law! Nova, who was constantly peering from the side, showed a look of envy in her eyes. Even as a mere remnant soul, she still harbored a longing for the power of law deep within her subconscious! Song Jians eyes shone brightly, This, this power of law, there must be over a hundred strands, right? Could it be that this is what a true God-King Level weapon is, almost equivalent to the power of law that only a real God King could master! If all these powers of law were real, it would mean that forging a God-King Level weapon was akin to sacrificing a real God King Level powerhouse, and only such a being could master so many powers of law! Ive struck it rich, this is really striking it rich! Song Jians eyes gleamed as he spoke. The Lord of Dawn Light and the Lord of Thunder probably did not understand what a true God-King Level weapon represented; otherwise, they would definitely not be willing to let Song Jian easily suppress the Bloodthirsty Warhammer! It could be said that for such a God-King Level weapon, even reigniting a divine war would be worth it! Song Jian laughed heartily. All these powers of law were forged and refined within the Blazing Fire Furnace, and one could say they had already formed a special connection with him. Even if he absorbed all of them now, there would be no resistance whatsoever! With a mere thought, streams of the power of law flew towards Song Jian like swallows returning to their nests. Song Jians aura grew richer, his power increasing rapidly, giving him a feeling of being on cloud nine. At this moment, Song Jians divine body also began to swell rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, his divine body surpassed a hundred zhang, appearing from afar like a giant mountain range! Song Jian sat cross-legged, floating in mid-air, his body radiating endless divine light. Streams of the power of law exuded an aura, taking shape, and behind Song Jian, a gigantic divine ring appeared! God King Level, so readily attainable, heh heh! Song Jian chuckled with a laugh, his elation causing the Divine Country to suddenly bask in bright sunshine, with a warm breeze blowing and a rainbow arching high in the sky. Song Jians emotions could now actually affect the environment of the Divine Country. In fact, if Song Jian wanted to change the environment of the Divine Country, he could do so by consuming some divinity, but like now, merely sensing Song Jians emotions causing changes in the Divine Country, was previously utterly impossible! I have now fully mastered the path of fusion too! Just by merging these hundred-plus strands of the power of law and condensing the soul of law, I can become a God King Level powerhouse, but A look of hesitation appeared on Song Jians face, as this conflicted with his earlier thoughts. However, his previous idea was to let the Chaos Law devour all other laws and then condense the soul of law, which was the completely opposite path to the one of fusion! The path of fusion is a smooth and broad road, and it has been tried and succeeded by others before, whereas the path of Chaos Devouring Song Jian took a deep breath, closed his eyes slightly, and fell into deep thought. Chapter 1745 - Chapter 1745 Chapter 1746 Promotion Chapter 1745: Chapter 1746: Promotion Chapter 1745: Chapter 1746: Promotion The game world was becoming overwhelmed by the sudden surge of Dark Mist Blood Demons emerging from the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm, spreading like wildfire not only in the wilderness but even around the cities! The levels of these Dark Mist Blood Demons ranged from second tier and third tier to Legendary Realm and even Demi-God Realm, making them the most numerous monsters in the game world! Damn it, why cant these monsters ever be completely killed off? Kill one, and two more appear just like it! A player cursed bitterly after forcefully slaying a Dark Mist Blood Demon with his sword. Initially, players had welcomed the appearance of the Dark Mist Blood Demons, yet unexpectedly, such monsters only grew more and more prevalent, to the point of disrupting players normal gameplay, which inevitably caused a shift in their attitude towards them. Now, there were even player teams that hunted nothing but Dark Mist Blood Demons, persisting tirelessly despite being unable to gain battle experience or loot due to the significant level differences, yet the numbers of Dark Mist Blood Demons only seemed to increase without decrease! Alright, after we wipe out the Dark Mist Blood Demons in the vicinity and gather the loot, lets head back to the city to restockCIm almost out of healing potions and bandages! Hey, does this remind anyone else of the time we used to kill Zombies? chuckled a player, saying, When I first entered the game, I was terrified of Zombies, wouldnt dare to fight them. But after leveling up, there was a time I hunted Zombies exclusively, slaying every one I saw, chasing them down, clearing them from the city and then out into the wilderness, hahaha! Indeed, there was a pretty large number of Zombies back then, almost as many as the current Dark Mist Blood Demons, haha! Exchanging jokes, the group of players prepared to head back to the city for supplies and recovery. Just then, as if one of the players had discovered something, his face changed abruptly, eyes widening in sheer terror, a look of horror spreading across his face, his lips trembling slightly as though he was about to shout something, yet fearing the noise might disturb some creature! Youngest, whats wrong? Did you sense another monster, is it a BOSS? someone asked, feeling puzzled after observing the youngest members reaction. The youngest was the team player with the strongest sensing ability; even over a hundred meters away, he could detect whether there were monsters ahead and gauge their basic strength, distinguishing ordinary monsters from BOSSes quite clearly. Monster, mon, monsters, there are so many ahead, so many, so many! the youngest said in a trembling whisper, his face painted with fear. So many monsters, how many are we talking? another asked, curious. But soon enough, everyone witnessed an astounding sight. Over the distant woods, a black wave, over a dozen meters high, emerged, resembling the gaping maw of a giant beast swallowing everything in its pathCtrees, grass, insects, wild animals, and even relatively large stones devoured by the black wave with nothing left behind. Everyones faces mirrored the youngests expression as, after a moment, a heart-wrenching roar, akin to a siren, rang out. Sarch* The ovlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A beast wave, its the Dark Mist Blood Demons, thousands, no, hundreds of thousands, millions of Dark Mist Blood Demons in a beast wave! Several players bolted towards the city as if their backsides were on fire, knowing they were racing against time; a win meant a momentary reprieve from death, a loss meant certain demise. Within the temple, Song Jian pondered for an entire day and night and eventually decided to take a safer approach by using the Fusion Path. After all, it was a path with traces to follow, a path that predecessors had proven to be correct! Whether the Path of Devouring is correct is still unknown, and even if it works, what would be the power of the God King Level after promotion, is also unknown. Choosing it would be even more perilous than crossing a river by feeling for stonesCpractically guessing ones way across! Song Jian thought to himself with a silent chuckle. The path of fusion begins with the selection of a foundation. Generally speaking, the strongest power of Law one possesses is chosen as the foundation Song Jian muttered to himself while his gaze settled on the Chaos Law. As the Lord of Chaos, there were no other powers of Law that could match the grade of Chaos Law, even the Time Law and Space Law were inferior! It could be anticipated that once Song Jian successfully advanced, the Lord of SpaceCwho based his foundation on Space LawCwould definitely be less powerful than Song Jian! The moment Song Jian decided to use Chaos Law as the foundation, the nascent form of the soul of Law, which had arisen from the fusion of the Five Elements Law, suddenly flew towards the Chaos Law and merged into it, disappearing without a trace. Song Jian was stunned. He hadnt expected the nascent form of the soul of Law to act beyond his control. While this puzzled him, he meticulously examined the Chaos Law, yet found nothingCas if the nascent form of the soul of Law had been devoured by the Chaos Law. But if it had truly been devoured, the Law of Devouring would have been triggered, and Song Jian would have sensed it! Whats going on? Before, the nascent form of the soul of Law seemed to fear the Chaos Law, so why did it actively merge into it Song Jian wondered for a long time, but couldnt figure it out, and could only helplessly shake his head and give up on further exploration. Come, with the Chaos Law as the core, lets start the fusion of laws and begin the promotion to God King Level! Song Jian said softly. In an instant, divine light burst forth within the temple, shining upward like a pillar of light. Atop God Mountain, Song Jians Chaos Divine Temple emitted dazzling divine light, startling nearly all the Main God Level powerhouses. Most of their temples had been relocated to the God Mountain Range, save for Song Jians, as he couldnt be bothered to move his temple. Thats the direction of the Chaos Divine Temple. Could it be that the Lord of Chaos has perceived something new? Why such a strange occurrence? Lord of Thunder looked up towards the location of the Chaos Divine Temple. Divine favor, divine favor indeed, its terrifying! Lord of Light shook his head and sighed. If there was anyone among the Main Deities who had the worst relationship with Song Jian, it was the Lord of Light. In the past, the Lord of Light had sent a divine envoy to attempt to kill Song Jian and take over the entire City of Hope, wishing to turn it into his city of divine favor. Unfortunately, he ultimately failed. After Song Jian was promoted to True God Realm and entered the Divine World, he didnt bring up the matter; however, the Lord of Light knew that Song Jian had always kept it in his heart, not speaking of it only because the time was not right. After all, at that time, the Lord of Lights strength far surpassed Song Jians. Feeling the brilliant divine light emanating from the Chaos Divine Temple, the Lord of Light regretted for the first time! In the Spatial Divine Temple, the Lord of Space was striving to repair his damaged divine body while also seeking to understand the Thunder Law. In fact, the Lord of Space had obtained a Law Crystal from the Lord of Thunder, which should have made comprehension swift, but the damaged divine body was a drag. Now, even if he fully mastered the Thunder Law, the Lord of Space dared not attempt to conquer the Spear of Lightning in his current state. At that moment, the Lord of Space sensed the divine light emanating from the Chaos Divine Temple and was instantly alarmed. The other Main God Level powerhouses might not know, but as one who already possessed God King Level strength, how could the Lord of Space not realize that at this moment, Song Jian was advancing to the God King Realm! God King Realm, hes advancing to the God King Realm, how is this possible For a moment, the Lord of Spaces mind was in disarray, as countless powers of Law emerged from his body, looking like ferocious tendrils wildly whipping through the void, resembling a giant demon. Chapter 1746 - Chapter 1746 Chapter 1747 Heart Demon Chapter 1746: Chapter 1747: Heart Demon Chapter 1746: Chapter 1747: Heart Demon At this moment, Song Jian was cautiously bringing the Fusion Law close to the Chaos Law. First, he needed to merge these two laws together before he could proceed with the fusion of other laws. Just as the Fusion Law approached the Chaos Law, a sudden concentration of the Power of Law took shape and flew towards the Chaos Law, swiftly pushing the Fusion Law to the side and merging with the Chaos Law first. Is this the Law of Devouring? Song Jians complexion changed drastically! One must understand, if the Law of Devouring merged with the Chaos Law first, the entire nature of the advancement would change completely. It would become the path he had previously envisioned, one that used the Chaos Law as the foundational law to devour other laws. This was an unprecedented path that no predecessor had ever taken. It was known that the rank of the Chaos Law was even above the Time Law and the Space Law. In the past, no one could comprehend the Chaos Law, and only in the ancient era millions of years ago did legends say that someone had grasped the Chaos Law! Whoosh~ With a faint sound, before Song Jian could react, the Law of Devouring had already disappeared, and the Chaos Law began to slowly change shape, turning into a vortex of clouds. Song Jians face turned ugly. If he took the path of Devouring and failed, his power would plummet from the peak of Main God Level straight down to the initial stage of True God Level, and even his throne in the Pantheon would be affected! Furthermore, no one knew what power would be like after advancing on such a path. It was a road shrouded in mist, where ahead might lie a thoroughfare or perhaps an abyss without bottom! Huff~ Song Jian took a deep breath. Since things had already come to this point, there was no other way. He would have to continue down this invisible path, or else Song Jians power would never increase in the future, no matter how many Powers of Law he possessed! Fusion Law, go! Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Song Jian commanded the Fusion Law to fly towards the gray vortex of clouds, like lightning entering the clouds, and in an instant, it vanished from sight. It was exactly the same feeling as when the Wisdom Law had been devoured by the Chaos Law before. Song Jian instantly lost all sensation of the Fusion Law! Continue! Song Jians eyes revealed a ferocious expression, like a desperate gambler pushing all his chips to the center of the table on the final bet! All in! One after another, the Powers of Law kept flying into the chaotic cloud vortex. As the number of devoured laws increased, the gray chaotic swirl of clouds grew larger, and the sounds of thunder and flashes of lightning could be faintly heard within. It should be noted that Song Jian had not yet integrated the Thunder Law into it. The thunder and lightning that were now emanating were the strange noises produced as the Great Law of Devouring was about to take shape! Song Jians eyes showed a hint of bewilderment. If one looked closely, they could see that in each of Song Jians eyes, there was a cluster of clouds shining with the luster of lightning. Surrounding these clusters of clouds were colorful symbols that continuously emerged and entered the clouds, merging with them. The divine light blossoming outside the Chaos Divine Temple, which was originally colorful like a rainbow, slowly changed color. Eventually, it turned into a gray pillar of light reaching straight to the heavens! Its about to be completed! In the Spatial Divine Temple at this moment, a vast expanse of shadows filled every corner of the great hall. A colossal figure stood in the center of the temple, behind it tens of tentacles, consolidated from the Power of Law, flailed wildly. Swathes of black breath emanated from this massive shadow, painting everything within the temple with a layer of darkness. Unbeknownst to all, the Lord of Space had succumbed to corruption after devouring the Source of All Laws. The after-effects were too severe; if the Lord of Space had devoted himself to seclusion for a hundred years, perhaps the after-effects could have been eradicated completely. By then, even if his strength had greatly diminished, he could maintain a level at or near the peak of the Main God Level. Yet the Lord of Space had other plans. He intended to fully recover by wielding the Lightning Spear, utilizing the power of a God-King Level Weapon. If successful, not only would he save a hundred years of recovery time, but he would instantly become a God King Level powerhouse. The Lord of Space, with the Lightning Spear in hand, would be a formidable force even amongst God King Level beings. But alas, the Lord of Space was too anxious. On the one hand, he sought to quickly master the Thunder Law and the Lightning Spear; on the other, he was provoked by Song Jians sudden advancement. He hadnt expected that a new deity who had just entered the Divine World, who had not even been at the True God Level for a year, would already possess the strength to challenge the God-King Realm. Moreover, the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, a God-King Level Weapon, was also very likely to fall into Song Jians hands. Should Song Jian successfully advance, his strength would instantly surpass all deities of the Pantheon, including him! I absolutely cannot let this happen! The Lord of Space roared, followed by a beast-like howl that echoed throughout the Spatial Divine Temple! But due to the temples unique attributes, everything that happened within the Spatial Divine Temple remained unknown to the outside world, even including the Temple of Light that was less than ten kilometers away! Almost all deities had their attention drawn to the Chaos Divine Temple. Even the Lord of Light failed to notice that the exterior of the nearby Spatial Divine Temple he was closest to, had developed some black runes that seemed like decorative patterns, crawling over the entire outer walls of the Spatial Divine Temple! Eighty-seven, eighty-eight, eighty-nine Damn it, after devouring so many Powers of Law, I still havent advanced! Song Jians face looked grim. To know that, once one controls over a hundred Powers of Law, they will automatically fuse into a Soul of Law, with a one hundred percent success rate for the fusion. Generally, Main God Level beings attempting to advance to the God-King Realm begin their attempts after mastering fifty or sixty Powers of Law. After all, with fifty or sixty Powers of Law mastered, the probability of successful fusion exceeds seventy percent, which is a significant hope! Although the Lord of Space had used the Source of All Laws, the total Powers of Law he fully controlled was fewer than sixty. This means that the Lord of Space had formed his Soul of Law from just sixty Powers of Law, whereas now, Song Jians Chaos Law had already devoured more than ninety Powers of Law! Curse it, Ive only fully mastered ninety-two Powers of Law and still havent advanced. If I continue like this, Ill only face advancement failure! Song Jians face grew increasingly unsightly. At this moment, as the foundational Chaos Law served as the building block, it had become more than ten times stronger, but it had yet to engender a Soul of Law! Im going all in! Song Jian narrowed his eyes, driving even those Powers of Law he hadnt fully mastered but merely had an intuition of, towards the Chaos Law! If the Powers of Law hed mastered represented Song Jians current strength, then those he had merely intuited and not fully mastered represented his future power. Now, for the sake of advancement, Song Jian had staked everything! Meanwhile, in the Shattered Divine Realm, the Paso Fruit Tree within was once again blooming with a full crown of flowers. This time there were more than thirty blossoms, which meant that the forthcoming Posuo Fruits would exceed thirty! Moments later, all the flowers drifted to the ground, and thirty green Posuo Fruits slowly appeared on the branches. These fruits, as if sped up by time itself, rapidly took on a touch of red. Subsequently, thirty-seven Posuo Fruits fell from the tree and vanished into the air. Chapter 1747 - Chapter 1747 Chapter 1748 Law Dragon Chapter 1747: Chapter 1748: Law Dragon Chapter 1747: Chapter 1748: Law Dragon The moment the Posuo Fruit fell, it vanished and appeared inside the Chaos Divine Temple, surrounding Song Jian. One after another, the Powers of Law that were merely comprehended and not fully mastered, were continuously cast into the chaotic vortex cloud, but no change occurred. Song Jians lips twitched slightly as he opened his eyes, and in an instant, all the Posuo Fruits shattered, turning into streams of pulp that flowed into his mouth. A single Posuo Fruit was equivalent to the comprehension of one Power of Law. In a flash, more than thirty Powers of Law surged into the chaotic cloud. Even though they were merely faintly comprehended, the sudden addition of more than thirty Powers of Law still caused a change in Song Jians chaotic vortex cloud! The rotation speed of the vortex cloud increased by a lot, and wind and thunder were faintly visible inside the cloud, from which an eerie cyan dragon flew out. The cyan dragon, having flown out with most of its body, let out an angry roar. Then, its tail, as if stuck to the vortex cloud, struggled several times, but could not break free. Seemingly angry, the cyan dragon twisted its body, turned its head, and bit towards the vortex cloud! Boom~ A loud booming sound erupted inside Song Jians mind, knocking him out cold! The grey chaotic divine light that burst forth inside the Chaos Divine Temple gradually disappeared, and no one knew what had happened in the temple, only the Lord of Space who understood the process of ascending to God King knew that the ascension had ended! But the now demonic Lord of Space had no interest in what happened to Song Jian. It had turned into a hideous monster with strength that had not diminished but increased. However, for some reason, it sealed its aura tightly within the Spatial Divine Temple without any leakage. Only the walls and stone pillars of the temple began to show black divine symbols slowly. Is it over? The Lord of Light, seeing the divine light in the Chaos Divine Temple disappear, felt an inexplicable sense of loss for some reason. Its unknown how much time passed before Song Jian slowly woke up. The moment he awoke, his consciousness dived into his mind. He wanted to know if his ascension had been successful. If the Soul of Law appeared in his mind, then it meant the ascension was successful; if not, then it was a failure. Stuck with only one Chaos Law, his strength would only regress back to the level of a True God. Even though the Chaos Law had become exceptionally strong after devouring so many Powers of Law, it was of no help! In his mind was a cyan dragon with a somewhat broken tail, lying on the ground in a deep slumber, without any manifestation of the Soul of Law. However, Song Jian did not feel a significant decrease in his strength. Could it be that my Soul of Law is a cyan dragon? Song Jian focused his gaze on the dragon, examining it closely, and sure enough, the dragon radiated an endless Power of Law, almost like a Law Dragon! Does that mean Ive succeeded? Song Jian exclaimed with joy in his laugh. Seemingly touched, the Law Dragon opened its eyes and soared into the air. In an instant, thunder roared, and the cyan dragon let out an angry roar. Song Jian felt his strength rapidly increasing, and in no time, he had broken through to the pinnacle of the Main God Level! Is this the strength of a God King Level? Song Jian felt the tumultuous power within his body and couldnt help but look outside the divine temple. At that moment, atop the Mount of Gods, the divine throne of the Lord of Chaos suddenly burst forth with a brilliant divine light. The chaotic divine symbols on the original throne shattered in an instant, then slowly petrified, just like those ownerless Main God thrones that had remained unsealed. And the God King throne, suppressed by the lightning spear, began to slowly gather chaotic divine symbols, albeit at an extremely slow pace. Countless streams of plasma flowed as if suppressing and preventing the formation of the divine symbols. It was as if sensing a threat, a beast-like roar suddenly came from within the Spatial Divine Temple. A thick tentacle burst through the roof of the temple, stabbing towards the sky! The nearest Lord of Light was startled and naturally turned his gaze toward the Spatial Divine Temple. It was then that the Lord of Light discovered the walls of the Spatial Divine Temple were already covered with dense black runes, looking as if swarms of insects had crawled over the entire wall! What is happening? What has happened to the Spatial Divine Temple? What exactly are these black divine runes? exclaimed the Lord of Light in surprise. After hesitating for a moment, a ray of divine light flew out from the Temple of Light and exploded in the air. This was a Summoning signal, imbued with the strongest Power of Law the sender possessed. Once triggered, it could be perceived by other Main Divine Temples, and they could identify who had sent it based on the Power of Law contained within the signal. Moments later, divine light emanated from several other Main Divine Temples, with a shadowy figure appearing above each temple. Lord of Light My goodness, what is that thing? The Lord of Dawn Light appeared and turned to look at the Lord of Light, but soon, her attention was drawn to the Spatial Divine Temple. By that time, the roof of the temple had been torn open by dozens of huge tentacles, flailing about in the sky like a monstrous creature! All Main Deities were shocked by everything happening at the Spatial Divine Temple and instinctively gathered in the Temple of Light, which was nearest to it. Lord of Light, what has happened to the Lord of Space? Why has it become like this? the Lord of Thunder couldnt help but ask. At that moment, the tentacles seemed very much like parts of a monster, but the Power of Law they contained faintly revealed the presence of the Lord of Space, which meant these huge tentacles were actually part of the Lord of Space! Boom~ With a loud sound, the Spatial Divine Temple was directly shattered by the countless tentacles, and a gigantic figure appeared before the gods! Sar?h the n??el Fire.nt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a colossal monster, no longer recognizable as human-shaped, resembling a giant lizard beast on all fours, its body covered with thick purple-black scales. Tentacles dense and writhing were on its back and behind, with only the face vaguely recognizable as that of the Lord of Space. This is, this is The Lord of Light couldnt help but step back, crying out in horror, Demonic corruption, the Lord of Space has undergone demonic corruption, its soul has fallen. Kill it quickly, or else the whole Pantheon will be destroyed by it! The other few Main Deities, upon hearing about demonic corruption, immediately shivered, and a look of terror appeared on their faces, as the horrors buried deep in their memories began to surface. Damn it, corruption, my goodness, does this mean the Fall of the Gods is about to begin? the Master of the Sun couldnt help but roar. Thousands of years ago, there had been a case of divine transformation to demonic corruption, and at that time it was only a God King Level deity who had fallen, yet it resulted in the fall of more than ninety percent of the deities in the Pantheon. The current Lords of Light, Cruelty, and Dawn Light C these Main Deities C could all be said to have survived from that calamity. Where is the Lord of Chaos, where is Song Jian? Why hasnt Song Jian come? In order to kill the demonically corrupted Lord of Space, all deities have to come together! The Lord of Light roared, his eyes bloodshot: Quickly, ring the Divine Alarm Bell, summon all deities to the Pantheon! PS: Thanks to Piao Miao Xiao Y for the reward of 100 QiDian coins~ Chapter 1748 - Chapter 1748 Chapter 1749 Divine Alarm Bell Chapter 1748: Chapter 1749: Divine Alarm Bell Chapter 1748: Chapter 1749: Divine Alarm Bell In the central square in front of the Pantheon stood a towering stone tower, at the very top of which there was a disc. On the surface of the disc were densely packed small compartments, each representing a deity, and inside each was a small cluster of Divine Flame quietly burning. As long as the deity did not fall, the Divine Flame would never extinguish! This was the Pantheons iconic building, constructed from everlasting Chaos Origin Stones. As long as the Pantheon stood, this Godshock Tower would never fade! Behind the highest disc of the Godshock Tower was a huge bronze bell, hidden within the stone tower, invisible from the outside. It could only be struck when the Pantheon faced a crisis that might lead to its ruin. Or rather, the Divine Alarm Bell could only possibly be struck in the event of a major crisis. And the method to strike it was to hit the bronze bell with divine power. If it really was a major crisis, the bronze bell would ring out. Clang, clang, clang~ The Lord of Thunder couldnt help but start striking the Divine Alarm Bell with divine power. The moment he touched it, the bell rang out, its sound echoing throughout the Divine World! Upon hearing the Divine Alarm Bell, every deity immediately stopped their tasks, turned their heads toward the Pantheon, and at that moment, the sound of the bell emanated from the Pantheon. Meanwhile, streaks of divine light were triggered, blossoming across the sky, resembling the aurora from afar! Somethings happened at the Pantheon! Almost every god was startled, instinctively connecting with their avatars within the Pantheon, and teleported there in an instant. Soon after, deities emerged from the Pantheon and converged in the square. At that moment, Song Jian was immersed in the newly ascended God King Realm power, feeling the surging strength within him, and carefully comprehending the differences of the God King Realm! The instant he heard the Divine Alarm Bell, Song Jian tried to contact his avatar in the Pantheon but found he couldnt reach it. It was as if the avatar had vanished. In fact, when Song Jian ascended to the God King Realm, the Main Deity seat had already become unsuitable for him, and there was only one God King seat suppressed by the lightning spear. It was extremely difficult to congeal the Chaos divine symbols, so to say, Song Jian was a deity without a divine seat at that moment! Song Jian didnt know what had happened, but he understood the function of the Divine Alarm Bell. Shaking his head slightly, he also planned to take a look at the Pantheon to find out what had happened to his Main Deity seat, and why he had lost contact with it! With a leap, Song Jian turned into a bolt of lightning and flew towards the Pantheon! Watching as deity after deity emerged from the Pantheon, but without a glimpse of the Lord of Chaos, the Lord of Lights face darkened. He had wanted to take the opportunity to inquire about the Bloodthirsty Warhammer, but to his surprise, Song Jian didnt show up even at this critical moment. Such a person was not worthy of holding a divine seat! Just when the Lord of Light was feeling dissatisfied, a figure suddenly flew in from the outside world and landed on the plaza in front of the Pantheon. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than the Lord of Chaos, Song Jian! Lord of Chaos, how did you fly here yourself? the Lord of Dawn Light exclaimed in surprise. Even the deities of regular divine seats could teleport to the Pantheon through their seats. Being one of the eight Main Deities, Song Jian should have known how to quickly get to the Pantheon, so why waste his divine power on the strenuous flight? Theres a problem with the divine seat, cant connect! Song Jian said, his expression slightly grim as he shook his head. Song Jian had thought that maybe the Pantheon had been breached by enemies, but upon arrival, he realized that it seemed only his own divine seat had encountered an issue! Lets not talk about that for now. Ive called everyone here because the Lord of Space has become corrupted and has degenerated into a monster! the Lord of Light interjected directly, We must find a way to kill the corrupted Lord of Space immediately; otherwise, once its soul falls completely, all of us present will perish! Gods who had experienced the last Main Deitys downfall war all fell silent, faces showing fear, while those who had not lived through the previous downfall war could still sense the terrifying power of the Lord of Space in its current state! What realm has it reached now? a deity couldnt help but ask. After a moment of silence, the Lord of Light said softly, Half-step God-King level, but if we continue to wait, and once its soul falls completely and is fully corrupted, it is very likely to reach the God-King level! Whoosh~ All the gods were in tumult; at this time, not a single deity dared to take action first for fear of attracting the attention of the corrupted Lord of Space. The first to make a move might be instantly attacked by it! Everyones gaze turned toward the Lord of Light. He was now the strongest among them all! The Lord of Light cursed inwardly. During the last downfall battle, he had personally witnessed the first attacker against a corrupted deity being struck directly, his divine body shattered into pieces, his divinity torn apart, his Divine Flame swallowed whole by the corrupted deity! Once the Divine Flame was lost, there was simply no way for a deity to resurrect! The Lord of Light suddenly became silent. Even with his confidence, he did not believe that he could match a God-King level powerhouse now! What about the Lightning Spear? Cant we gather everyones strength and deliver the ultimate blow? Or are you saying that even the Lightning Spear cant suppress this monster, cant suppress the Lord of Space? a deity suddenly spoke up. Using the Lightning Spear requires the power of all of us, and once triggered, it cannot be used again for a hundred years! the Lord of Light spoke immediately, Moreover, triggering it will leave all seriously injured, and if enemies appear at this time, the Pantheon will be destroyed. The God-King Weapon must not be used unless its a desperate situation! A desperate situation, isnt this a crisis now? The Divine Alarm Bell has already been triggered! a deity pointed angrily at the alarm bell in the middle of the square and yelled. A few Main Deities looked at each other, and with tacit understanding, nodded their heads, saying to the Lord of Light, If we dont use the Lightning Spear now, we might not get another chance! The Lord of Light actually had his own hidden agenda. Once the Lightning Spear was activated, it would be petrified and sealed for a hundred years, making it unavailable even if the Lord of Light ascended to the God-King Realm. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the Lord of Light gritted his teeth and nodded, Lets go activate the Lightning Spear now, to suppress the corrupted one! Song Jian originally wanted to speak out. With his current strength, he should be able to battle the corrupted Lord of Space; but upon hearing about activating the Lightning Spear, Song Jians heart stirred, and he remained silent. If I could take this opportunity to control the Lightning Spear, then A sneaky smile appeared on Song Jians lips as he glanced at the Lord of Light and quietly followed behind the others, heading towards the Pantheon! Sear?h the novlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 1749 - Chapter 1749 Chapter 1750 Application Agreement Chapter 1749: Chapter 1750: Application Agreement Chapter 1749: Chapter 1750: Application Agreement Everyone entered the Pantheon, ready to take their seats on the divine thrones, only to suddenly discover that the throne of the Lord of Chaos, Song Jian, was in a petrified state. Instantly, all eyes fell on Song Jian, with some even suspecting he was already dead, and the person before them was an imposter; otherwise, why would the throne of the Lord of Chaos be petrified and sealed! Song Jian, whats the matter? the Lord of Light also froze for a second, subconsciously glancing at the God-King throne and seeing no change. His heart then slightly relaxed. Song Jian shook his head, I dont know whats going on either As he spoke, Song Jian stepped forward, walking towards his Main Deity throne; The petrified and sealed throne rejected anyone who approached it, but Song Jian easily walked over and slapped his hand onto the throne! Crack~ A crisp sound followed, and a crack appeared on the surface of the petrified throne; To the astonishment of everyone watching, the outer stone layer of the petrified and sealed throne actually collapsed and exploded, revealing the shining Divine Throne inside! To dispel the petrified seal with a single slap, just what kind of strength does Song Jian possess? All Main Deities were shocked, looking at Song Jian with a touch of inexplicable fear in their eyes. Song Jian stepped forward and sat on the throne, but upon sitting, he frowned slightly. Despite having forcibly removed the petrification seal, there was still a faint force of rejection constantly emerging from the throne, repelling him! Song Jian uttered a cold voice, pressing his right hand onto the backrest of the throne! Originally, this was the position for the Chaos Talisman, but now the spot was smooth and clear, perhaps the reason the throne had been repelling Song Jian. After Song Jian pressed his hand onto the spot for a moment, a brand-new Chaos Talisman appeared on the throne, and immediately, the repelling force vanished, replaced by the Star Power that continuously flowed into Song Jians body from afar! A smile appeared on Song Jians lips, but to the other deities, Song Jians maneuvers were downright unimaginable! Song, Lord of Chaos, what is your strength now? Main God Level doesnt have your kind of ability! the Lord of Thunder couldnt help but ask. If Main God Level had capabilities like Song Jian, they wouldnt have had such a headache gathering enough Main God Level powerhouses in the first place! Heh, just a bit of an improvement, Song Jian said with a smile and a wave of his hand, Lets address the urgent issue first. The corrupted Lord of Space could attack here at any moment The Lord of Lights heart grew tense, and he nodded, Indeed, we must deal with the corrupted Lord of Space first! Speaking, the Lord of Light initiated a pact proposal from his throne, which required the use of the Lightning Spear to strike at the corrupted Lord of Space! This pact proposal was something every Main God Level powerhouse was qualified to initiate, but it must be approved by all the deities! Soon, a system prompt appeared before Song Jian; System: The Lord of Light has initiated a pact proposal. Are you willing to contribute your power to protocol kill the corrupted Lord of Space? If agreed, you will lose 30% of your Vitality Points and Spirit Points, and your divine power and its upper limit will be reduced to 50% of the current amount! Yes/No Song Jian glanced at the others. This proposal differed slightly from the others, and as far as Song Jian understood, if a Main God Level powerhouse agreed to this proposal, then they would lose over 70% of their strength, and ordinary deities agreeing would mean a loss of over 90% of their strength. And for a period of time after the application, the strength of the deities would not recover, a time when they were most vulnerable to falling! However, the proposal before Song Jian, if agreed to, would result in a loss of less than 20% of his strength. Compared to the others, once everyone agreed, Song Jians relative strength would actually increase instead of decrease! ` Agreed! Song Jian smiled as he chose to agree, then his gaze moved toward the other deities! For the other deities, this was a difficult decision to make, especially for the ordinary ones who had lost over ninety percent of their strength. Such deities were no better than a peak fighter of the Legendary Realm. In the foreseeable future, the greatly weakened gods would have no means to defend themselves in the Divine World, facing the constant danger of falling! In such circumstances, it was unknown how many were willing to sign the pact. If even one deity refused to sign, the Lightning Spear could not be utilized. It should be noted that the Lightning Spear was the Pantheons last resort, to be used only when the lives of all deities were at stake! Agree, agree, agree Sarch* The N?vel(F)ire.et website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Soon, the other six Main God Level powerhouses all chose to agree, and afterwards, the rest of the gods began making their choices. On the application interface, deity after deity chose to agree. Just then, a piercing alarm bell sounded within the Pantheon, as a deity actually chose to reject the agreement and stood up, turning to walk out of the Pantheon! I renounce my divine title. From now on, I wish to become a wandering deity! the deity who rejected the pact shouted loudly. Compared to a deity who had lost ninety percent of their power, becoming a wandering deity seemed not to be such an unacceptable option! Hmph, did you think you could take all the benefits for yourself! The Lord of Thunders eyes revealed a fierce determination, as he suddenly produced a hand axe in his grip and hurled it at the departing deity! The hand axe shone with lightning, suffused with the Thunder Law, and an explosion-like roar sounded in the ears of the deities. As the sound erupted, the hand axe had already smashed into the fleeing deitys back! How dare you Boom! The deitys divine body was blasted into pieces by the thunderous hand axe, and their soul was obliterated by a bolt of lightning. Their Divine Flame and godhood were both pulverized to dust in an instant! The other Main God Level powerhouses slowly rose to their feet, glaring at the ordinary gods as if they were lions eyeing a flock of sheep! In the Pantheon, Main God Level powerhouses possessed an overwhelming advantage in strength over ordinary gods. Once several Main Deities reached a consensus, the other gods had no capacity to resist. Only when conflicts arose among the Main God Level powerhouses did the role of ordinary gods become prominent! All eight Main Deities, including Song Jian, said nothing, just fiercely gazed at the other three hundred or so ordinary gods. In the most extreme situations, Main God Level powerhouses could even choose to eliminate all ordinary deities before proceeding to apply to use the Lightning Spear! After a moment of silence, all gods subconsciously chose to agree, and no one dared to refuse anymore! To kill the chicken to warn the monkeys. Once the disparity in strength was understood, no deities dared to step out and challenge the authority of the Main God Level powerhouses anymore. The application was quickly passed by all! In the sky above the Pantheon, a figure suddenly appeared. It was the former God King of Saia. He looked at the gods with a vacant stare and said in a deep voice, Application approved, authorization granted to activate the God-King Weapon! The next moment, the Lightning Spear blossomed with radiant divine light and slowly rose from the God Kings throne. And as the Lightning Spear lifted off, on the God Kings throne, a special divine rune began to rapidly take shape and materialize! ` Chapter 1750 - Chapter 1750 Chapter 1751 Chaos Divine King Chapter 1750: Chapter 1751: Chaos Divine King Chapter 1750: Chapter 1751: Chaos Divine King All eyes were captured by the lightning spear, a God-King Level Weapon that exuded such oppressive might that even Main God Level powerhouses found it hard to withstand, subconsciously taking their seats on the divine thrones, their eyes shining brightly as they gazed upon the lightning spear! The Lord of Thunders body was filled to the brim with the Thunder Law, displaying it to its utmost extent, with streams of plasma flowing over his entire body, and even the Lord of Light had a trace of electric light shimmering on him, clearly indicating that at some point, the Lord of Light had also comprehended the Thunder Law! After glancing at the Lord of Light, a look of disdain appeared on the Lord of Thunders face. The Lord of Lights comprehension of the Thunder Law, at best, amounted to merely ten to fifteen percent, which, in the eyes of the Lord of Thunder, was hardly noteworthy, like a college student looking at an elementary schooler! But in actuality, the Lord of Lights strength was far superior to that of the Lord of Thunder, having at least already mastered eighteen Laws of Power, while the Lord of Thunder had at most mastered twelve or thirteen! Sensing the Lord of Thunders disdain, the Lord of Light turned his head and cast a contemptuous glance at the Lord of Thunder, without uttering a word! To claim control over the lightning spear, it was essential to comprehend the Thunder Law, which was akin to an entrance ticket; without this ticket, one couldnt hope to wield the lightning spear no matter how strong they were! However, once in possession of this ticket, it all depended on who was more powerful, as only the mightiest gods could manipulate a God-King Weapon to unleash its full potential. The more powerful one was, the greater the might that the God-King Weapon could showcase! Choosing between the Lord of Thunder and the Lord of Light would be meaningless; ultimately, the lightning spear would undoubtedly select the Lord of Light! While the Lord of Thunder understood this as well, he still hoped that the God-King Weapon might favor him due to his proficiency in wielding the Thunder Law! Boom~ With a thunderous roar, the lightning spear ascended above the Pantheon, spilling forth endless Thunder Power that illuminated the entire divine temple as if it were broad daylight. The Lord of Lights face was filled with excitement, his body exuding dense Power of Law, and he couldnt help but extend his right hand towards the lightning spear! Sar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the Lord of Space was not present, among the deities who had comprehended the Thunder Law, his power should be the most formidable; the lightning spears final choice of wielder would undoubtedly be him! However, while everyones attention was focused on the lightning spear, Song Jian took steps towards the God Kings throne! At that moment, the Chaos divine sigils on the God Kings throne had completed their convergence, the whole throne radiating endless divine light. This divine light beckoned to Song Jian, as if a voice was whispering in his ear, urging him towards the God Kings throne. Look, what does the Lord of Chaos wish to do? To the average deity, wielding a God-King Weapon was too far a dream, and they all watched as if spectating a play, not caring in the least who would eventually wield the God-King Weapon to vanquish the Lord of Space. Thats why some deities noticed the Lord of Chaos, Song Jian, taking steps towards the God Kings throne. Meanwhile, other Main God Level powerhouses were releasing their Powers of Law, trying to catch the attention of the God-King Weapon, hoping it would choose them as the wielder. Even those of lesser strength harbored a thread of hopeCwhat if the God-King Weapon took a liking to them? After all, it was a God-King Level Weapon! Upon hearing the surprised shout, the gazes of some deities naturally turned towards Song Jian, and only then did they discover that he was merely a step away from the God Kings throne. At that moment, Song Jian was taking hold of the armrest of the throne, slowly taking a seat upon it! What everyone expected did not happen; the God Kings throne did not retaliate against Song Jian. Instead, he sat steadily on the throne, and the freshly unsealed divine throne petrified once again. Only then did the deities realize why, although Song Jian was present, his divine throne had been automatically petrified. It turned out that a better divine throne was waiting for him. Previously, due to the oppression of the lightning spear, it was difficult for the chaos symbols on the God Kings throne to coalesce. However, once the lightning spear left the throne and lost its oppressive force, this throne would quickly gather the godly symbols and become Song Jians unique and exclusive God-King throne! Seeing Song Jian seated upon the throne, the other Main Deities souls all trembled dramatically, their faces filled with disbelief! At this moment, the lightning spear floating in the air flew towards Song Jian and was effortlessly grasped in his hands! Whoosh~ Electric light ran wild, electric plasma continuously streamed over Song Jians body, and a dazzling crown appeared out of thin air, naturally settling upon Song Jians head! The moment the crown settled atop Song Jians head, the original application agreement suddenly shattered, and the once powerless gods regained their strength! With the possession of a God King, the lightning spear could now be completely controlled without the need to gather the gods power! Holding the lightning spear, Song Jian, feeling the infinite power of the Thunder Law it contained, couldnt help but smile lightly and said, From now on, you shall be called the Chaos Spear. The name lightning spear no longer suits you. As his words fell, the rich Chaos Law immediately surged towards the lightning spear, rapidly engulfing the Thunder Law within it. The apparition of the God King of Saia in the void let out a light sigh before slowly fading away! From then on, the era of the God King of Saia ended, and the era of the Chaos Divine King began! Boom~ With a thunderous roar, the surface of the lightning spear, originally flowing with electric plasma, displayed the rich force of the Thunder Law. A grey mist wrapped around the spear, and the spear, which had been several meters long, slowly shrank in Song Jians hands to just over a meter, while the spear blade also transformed, occupying two-thirds of the entire spear. Now, this God-King Weapon looked less like a spear but more like a glaive with a slightly longer handle! Sensing the power within the Chaos Spear, Song Jian smiled lightly and soared into the sky. In the next moment, his figure vanished from the Pantheon and appeared above the Spatial Divine Temple. By then, the Lord of Space, now fully demonized, displayed a pitch-dark magic circle behind him, with dozens of Power of Law tentacles. As Song Jian appeared, they simultaneously thrust towards him. Lord of Space, what a pity! sighed Song Jian lightly, swinging the Chaos Spear in his hand with force, instantly unleashing a burst of the Chaos Law towards the Lord of Space. Seeing only a single Law Force heading his way, the demonized Lord of Space showed a hint of contempt in his eyes and sent dozens of tentacles to strangle the Chaos Law. Boom, boom, boom~ A series of explosive roars rang out, and to his shock, the Lord of Space suddenly found himself disconnecting from his numerous Law Force tentacles, as if these powers were being stripped directly from his body. This situation seemed vaguely familiar to the Lord of Space, but this sense of profound loss once again enraged him! With a bestial roar, the Lord of Space instantly teleported to Song Jians presence, opening his massive maw and biting towards Song Jian. Chapter 1751 - Chapter 1751 Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale Chapter 1751: Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale Chapter 1751: Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale ` sea??h th novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having never encountered a monster with the strength of the God-King Realm, Song Jian realized it was extremely troublesome to deal with one that mastered so many Powers of Law, especially if he was unfamiliar with any particular Power of Law, making it difficult to restrain the opponent. However, the Law Dragon created by the Chaos Devouring method that Song Jian used to advance seemed to have a special suppressing effect on the Powers of Law. With just a single Chaos Law, he was able to suppress dozens of Powers of Law and was even stealthily devouring the opponents Powers of Law. The Lord of Space, already transformed into a demonic beast, opened its huge maw wide and bit at Song Jian, seemingly intending to swallow him whole. Song Jian could vaguely sense that within the Lord of Spaces mouth, there lurked a sliver of the Law of Devouring; if an ordinary deity were swallowed by him, they would likely struggle to break free from the bind of the Law of Devouring for quite some time! Chaos Spear! Song Jian brandished the God-King Weapon in his hand and struck fiercely at the gaping mouth of the Lord of Space! A beam of grey light, like lightning, burst forth from the spear and shot towards the mouth of the Lord of Space! Boom~ A loud explosion erupted from the mouth of the Lord of Space, the powerful force of the blast sending the Lord flying, crashing harshly against the central obelisk in the Pantheons square! This obelisk, eternally existent and exceedingly sturdy, caused the Lord of Space to let out a painful roar upon impact. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ Just as Song Jian was about to leap forward to deliver a fatal blow to the Lord of Space, dozens of Law tendrils suddenly appeared from the void and stabbed towards Song Jian! Song Jians expression changed slightly. He dodged swiftly, leaving afterimages in the air where he had just been. Pu~ Due to the close proximity, two Law tendrils still penetrated Song Jians body. His Vitality Points took a sharp hit, and the Powers of Law contained within the tendrils erupted in an instant. Boom! Two large holes were blasted through Song Jians body, one in his chest and one in his abdomen, nearly splitting his torso in two. Careless! With an ugly expression, Song Jian endured the pain, intending to reach for a quick-healing potion from his inventory. But quickly, a potent force from the Chaos Spear surged, rapidly repairing his body. Simultaneously, his Vitality Points, which had fallen to less than half, were restored to full within a few breaths! This is A look of surprise appeared on Song Jians face. He had seen such a scene before. It was when the Bloodthirsty Warhammer directly controlled its user, operating in a near-endless state of revival, constantly repairing the controlled body. Unexpectedly, the God-King Level Weapon in his hand also possessed such a formidable healing functionCit was indeed a pleasant surprise! Chaos Sword Canon, Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry! Song Jian waved his right hand, and suddenly, numerous Spirit Swords with grey light around them materialized at his side. The Red Lotus Karma Fire had already transmuted into Power of Law, and Song Jian, who had returned to the origin of all laws, was strongest with the Chaos Law, embracing and devouring everything! The countless Spirit Swords, like a torrential rain, flew towards the Lord of Spaces massive divine body, piercing numerous holes. These injuries, filled with the Power of Law, continuously devoured the Lords body and its energy. A series of damage numbers floated up from the top of the Lord of Spaces head, and with a painful roar, its body collapsed thunderously, shattering like porcelain into countless pieces that scattered across the entire square! The Lord of Light wore an astonished expression, Just, just like that, its over? The Lord of Thunder commented, Too fast, virtually defenseless, and this is a battle between those at the God-King Level. How could the fight end so quickly? The Lord of Dawn Light, pointing at Song Jian who held the Chaos Spear, whispered, Look at the Chaos the Chaos Divine King, by his manner, it seems the battle is not yet over! Indeed, he must have sensed something Song Jian hovered mid-air, his gaze fixed on the ground covered with shattered remains, a hint of a smile on his lips. Such a method of recovery is indeed rare! In Song Jians eyes, each piece of flesh bore a Vitality Points bar, and these pieces of flesh were writhing, attempting to fuse back together. The previous Ten Thousand Swords Returning to Ancestry attack, each Spirit Sword imbued with Chaos Law, had already eroded every inch of the Lord of Spaces body. Under such circumstances, expelling the Chaos Law became an incredibly difficult task, and in the midst of battle, it was virtually impossible to achieve. Hence, the Lord of Space directly shattered its own body, entering a special state of feigned death. This state possessed a unique effect: it could erase negative conditions because any negative status is meaningless to a corpse. Seeing the Lord of Space rapidly reassembling, Song Jian swung his hand, and the Time Law immediately spread out, covering every piece of the shattered corpse on the square. Howl~ An indistinct howl rose from Song Jian, and the phantom of an azure dragon roamed above his headCthis was Song Jians Law Soul. Unlike the human form Law Souls of other God-King Level powerhouses, Song Jians Law Soul was mysteriously an azure dragon! Although he utilized Chaos Law as his foundational Law and devoured all other Laws, it did not mean Song Jian had completely lost other Powers of Law. ` Chapter 1752 - Chapter 1752 Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale_2 Chapter 1752: Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale_2 Chapter 1752: Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale_2 Like any ordinary God King Level powerhouse, as long as it was the Power of Law devoured by Chaos Law, Song Jian could perfectly control it. Even those Powers of Law that he had only minimally comprehended and had not fully mastered, once swallowed by Chaos Law, could be quickly and completely mastered by Song Jian! Sar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The body of the Lord of Space, which had just merged together, bang, suddenly shattered into pieces again, reverting to its appearance from several minutes earlier. This situation was all too familiar to Song Jian, and the laws of the world were also the bane of such restoration methods! Once, twice, thrice, four times, Every time the fragments of the Lord of Space tried to fuse together, they were affected by the Time Law, reverting to the state of having just separated several minutes ago. All the other deities watched this scene with their mouths agape, feeling somewhat disillusioned with the battle between God King Level beings! What a pity. The Lord of Space had a chance, but he chose the wrong method of restoration The Lord of Light couldnt help but let out a sigh. In fact, he possessed a divine technique that could quickly eliminate abnormal statuses. Perhaps it wasnt very effective against Chaos Law, but it was certainly a million times better than the Lord of Spaces futile approach! Time Law. Has the Lord of Space forgotten that Song Jians divine name in the True God realm is both of Time and Chaos? murmured a deity to himself. He has demonized, and his previous memories have long been gone. To say that the Lord of Space is dead would not be an overstatement Given the life energy of the Lord of Space, Im afraid it will take a thousand, ten thousand rewinds to completely annihilate him! Possible, but the moment it started disintegrating, the outcome was already decided! Song Jian could feel that with every use of Time Law, the health bar above the Lord of Spaces fragments diminished a bit, bringing the Lord of Space one step closer to true death with each rewind. After several hundred uses of Time Rewind, even Song Jian started to feel a trace of fatigue, mental exhaustion, despite his physical state being at its peak due to the presence of his God-King Weapon! Its about time! Song Jian murmured softly. At this moment, the aura of the Lord of Space had plummeted considerably. The vitality of the Lord of Space had been greatly depleted by the hundreds of Time Rewinds, and now each piece of flesh was moving more than twice as slow as before. Karma Fire Furnace Sword Art! With a light shout from Song Jian, countless Spirit Swords soared into the sky, and in the void, a formidable furnace appeared in front of everyone. The lid of the furnace slowly opened, and in an instant, the pieces of flesh scattered across the square were all sucked into the furnace. Boom~ Underneath the furnace, the fire blazed fiercely; this fire was no longer Karma Fire but Chaos Fire, whose power and effects were more than a hundred times stronger than the Red Lotus Karma Fire! A scream of despair erupted from within the furnace; the Lord of Space, who had just fused together again, tried to break through the seal of the furnace, but at this point, he was too weak to escape! Die peacefully, Song Jian said softly, waving his right hand, causing the furnace to vanish into the void. Song Jian turned around, smiling as he approached the remaining deities. An overwhelming aura washed over them; Song Jian, wielding a God-King Level Weapon, had become an invincible existence that could only be looked up to!p Greetings, Chaos Divine King! The Goddess of Dawn was the first to bow her body, kneeling on one knee, and chanting loudly. We pay homage to the Chaos Divine King! Like reaping wheat, all the deities knelt down on one knee, welcoming Song Jian into the Pantheon. In the game world, countless Dark Mist Blood Demons gathered together, forming an overwhelming army like a tidal wave, sweeping across various cities. Every city in the game seemed like an isolated island in a black sea, appearing so frail as if it could be obliterated by a single wave. Now, all we can do is pray to the gods, to ask them to save us! Oh gods, please save us Heavenly deities, please rescue us In the game world, prayers like these, through the Temple Altar, reached the ears of every deity in the Pantheon. At first, the deities didnt pay much attention, as such prayers were a constant occurrence. But as time passed, they realized that this time it was different. The game world is going to be destroyed! Seated on the throne of the God King, Song Jian heard a strange voice beside his ear. He opened his eyes slightly, and his gaze seemed to pierce through countless planes, landing in the game world. How did so many monsters appear! Song Jian was also taken aback, as the game world had almost become a black sea, with these Dark Mist Blood Demons taking on various monstrous forms, emitting terrifying roars. Many players had already logged off, even no longer logging into the game, with only the natives of the game world desperately resisting the monsters. And the City of Hope, bathed in the light of Song Jian, had always protected the city from being conquered, becoming the first choice for most players. These monsters seem to be deliberately avoiding the City of Divine Signs Song Jian said to himself. These Dark Mist Blood Demons were not blindly conquering all cities; instead, they selectively attacked those cities that did not have the protection of a deity. However, such cities were becoming fewer and fewer, and attacking the City of Divine Signs was just a matter of time. Chapter 1753 - Chapter 1753 Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale_3 Chapter 1753: Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale_3 Chapter 1753: Chapter 1752 The Grand Finale_3 Boom~ Above the game world, a series of lightning bolts suddenly appeared, and a huge rift was formed in the sky, sprawling across the void like a chasm. Gazing at the colossal Spatial Rift before him, Song Jian inexplicably felt terror, as if something bad was about to happen! Leave this world behind, for beyond the Spatial Rift awaits an even better world for you! boomed a grand voice, echoing through the game world. Countless Dark Mist Blood Demons roared, turning into streams of mist, rushing towards the Spatial Rift. However, it was as if there was an invisible wall within the Spatial Rift, stopping all the formidable Dark Mist Blood Demons in their tracks. The spatial channel has just formed and is not yet stable; only those with lower strength can safely pass through it the voice rang out again. Song Jian felt a chill run through his body as he could already see the world on the other side of the Spatial Rift. It was Earth, the home planet of Song Jian and the other players! No! Song Jian let out an enraged roar, his Chaos Spear turning into a streak of lightning, shooting like a meteor towards the game world! Roar~ One by one, the Dark Mist Blood Demons began to forcibly disintegrate their bodies, the original monsters turning into wisps of mist, drifing towards the Spatial Rift. This time, the Spatial Rift no longer stopped them as the wisps of mist transformed into fist-sized black beetles, flapping their wings and disappearing into the Spatial Rift. At that moment, a gray bolt of lightning streaked across the entire sky, casting down countless thunderbolts upon the Dark Mist Blood Demons! Every bolt of Chaos Lightning could claim the lives of several or even dozens of Dark Mist Blood Demons, but their numbers were too many, well into the trillions. The Chaos Lightning continued for a full ten minutes, taking a substantial toll on the life force of the Dark Mist Blood Demons before gradually vanishing. Song Jians forehead was covered in sweat, heaving heavily, gasping for breath. That strike had nearly drained all his energy, especially given that his attack had to pass through multiple dimensions before it could strike within the game world. With Song Jians current power, he couldnt muster another strike in a short interval. With a thought, Song Jians figure disappeared, and a moment later, he appeared beside the Earth Life Tree. Looking up, the azure sky above seemed like a vast mirror, cracked by a massive rift. With this rift as the center, more small fissures spread from it, making it appear like a frightful many-legged insect from afar. Behind the Spatial Rift lay an endless abyss, from which countless black beetles flew out like a dark cloud, twirling towards the creatures of Earth. Apocalypse, this is the apocalypse, Song Jian murmured to himself. Just then, Song Jian suddenly received a system message. System: City of Hope is under attack by monsters and will be destroyed in one hour and thirty-eight minutes. Do you wish to assist immediately? Song Jians heart sank, for he hadnt imagined that even with the spatial channel open, the Dark Mist Blood Demons were not satisfied, and it seemed they were determined to obliterate the entire game world! Quickly, another system message appeared before Song Jian. System: Are you willing to fuse City of Hope with the Shattered Divine Realm to form a complete Divine Country? Note: Possessing a complete Divine Country, you can save the lives of at least ten million people! Fusion! Song Jian didnt hesitate and immediately chose to fuse! Quickly, the City of Hope in the game world radiated endless divine light, pulverizing all the Dark Mist Blood Demons nearby into powder! Then, the City of Hope vanished, leaving behind only a huge crater in its place. Song Jian floated above Earth, quietly waiting. At that time, every city was under attack by black beetles. These beetles were only at level four or five in terms of strength, no match for those from the game world, but on Earth, each of these beetles seemed like an overlord, continuously reaping the lives of ordinary people! You bastards, go to hell! A shadow shouted in rage, striking out powerfully. Song Jian narrowed his eyes; these were players who had left the game world. Although they had lost the bonus provided by their equipment and their strength had diminished slightly, they were still like natural predators to the black beetles, swiftly slaying more than a dozen of them. More and more players began to take action, but the number of black beetles was too great, it was like trying to extinguish a fire with a cup of water! Hurry up, faster! Song Jian watched the fusion timer, a look of urgency in his eyes. With every passing second, people were being killedCevery moment sooner the fusion completed was a moment sooner to save the lives of these ordinary people. Sar?h the Novl?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now the channel is not stable, only low-level monsters are coming through. When the channel stabilizes, stronger Dark Mist Blood Demons will appear Song Jian felt as though there was a heavy stone pressing on his heart; he could not have imagined that Earth would become another game world! Finally, the City of Hope and Song Jians Shattered Divine Realm completely integrated, and the nearly five hundred thousand original inhabitants of the City of Hope had now become citizens of the Divine Country. In the void, a colossal divine statue appeared above various cities. This was a deity sculpted by Song Jians divine power, possessing less than one percent of Song Jians own strength, but it held the authority to control the Divine Country. A massive citys illusory image emerged behind the deity, recognizable to familiar players as the City of Hope from the game world! Today, I, Chaos Divine King Song Jian, make this vow here to offer shelter to all beings, to provide temporary peace and keep them away from the threat of death. All beings of Earth may enter my Divine Country and become part of the City of Hope As Song Jians words ended, another resounding voice rang out! Today, I wish for Heavenly Phoenix City to belong to the Lord of Thunder in helping him create his Divine Country. All beings of Earth may enter the Lord of Thunders Divine Country and become part of Heavenly Phoenix City Turning his head, Song Jian saw a figure appear above Earth, with the faint silhouette of a mighty bear emerging behind him. This is the lord of Heavenly Phoenix City. To save Earth, he has gifted his city to the Lord of Thunder, turning it into his Divine Country, Song Jian realized with a hint of enlightenment. Today, I wish for Hualing Number One City to belong to the Lord of Dawn Light in helping him create his Divine Country. All beings of Earth may enter the Lord of Dawn Lights Divine Country and become part of Hualing Number One City Today More and more city lords issued their vows, giving up the cities they had built with arduous effort to the deities, turning them into these gods Divine Countries, all for the sake of saving the lives on Earth. Seeing the figures emerging in the void, a smile couldnt help but appear on the corners of Song Jians mouth. The new book I Grow Stronger by Experiencing Nightmares has been released, please collect and support it!